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With a record number of black candidates running for this year’s Ontario election, the Jamaican Canadian Association invited each of these candidates to join a meet and greet for the community to support and personally hear from each party. Last year a record was broken for black candidates elected. This year, the Liberal, NDP, PC and Green parties each had at least one black elective.

Organized by First Fridays, the Black Health Alliance, the Ontario Alliance of Black School Educators (ONABSE), the BBPA, the Jamaican Canadian Association and BAND, the event was developed with the intention of showcasing the growing number of black political leaders in Ontario. Following the Black Community Provincial Leaders Debate in April, the Jamaican Canadian Association welcomed nearly 450 community members to the center so they could hear directly from party representatives on issues af-

fecting the black community such as streaming in education, carding in policing, equity in health care, and support for black business.

First Fridays CEO Warren Salmon regulated the evening, organizing the order of candidates who would come to the stage, as well as keeping guests informed of some candidates who couldn’t make it. “This is a follow-up event on the heels of the black community provincial leaders debate, we really want to showcase the different candidates in the community and we’ve identified twenty-one from across the province from the four parties who are running,” Salmon said. In addition to highlighting this year’s black candidates, Salmon said the event gives the opportunity for candidates to reach out to the community for support including volunteering, donations, and community voices.

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Elaine Robinson .O Redefining the word G.H.E.T.T

When Elaine Robinson first arrived in Canada over 45 years ago, she did not know she was on a path towards realizing her social purpose.

Early life was a challenge as she started a family in her younger years.

“On my 16th birthday, I gave birth to my first child. By age 22, I had a second one and I was married.”

As life went on, Elaine and her husband wanted to raise their children in a comfortable space. “We ended up getting government housing,” says Elaine on a deci-

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sion that she had no idea would teach her about social issues and a need for change.

“In doing so, I learned a lot about myself. I always used to hear about housing, I never knew it, I never even understood it. All I know is when I saw people in those places they looked like they were having lots of fun.”

Living in government housing gave Elaine a deeper understanding as she learned of how others saw people like her, who lived in places like government housing communities.

This was a point which urged her to get involved in the community.

“I got involved in community work. It started with a dance group,” says Elaine, as she loved dancing, and she thought it was a great start towards shaping the community.

Keeping up as an active member of the community, Elaine was just beginning her mission. She notes that she is able to keep going due to all of the supportive people around her.

“I am fortunate to be surrounded by so many good women that have assisted me in my growth,” adds Elaine, noting that all of the women she has met so far during her journey are still integral parts of her life.

But of all the inspirational women in her life, one sticks out greatly to her. And that is the incredible Jean Augustine. “I first met Ms. Jean Augustine when I think I was 23 years old, that’s when she used to be the chairperson for Toronto Housing.”

That meeting with Jean sparked a relation that Elaine always continues to cherish.

“And she [Jean] has remained authentic throughout my journey,” adds Elaine. “She never makes me feel less than.” One special aspect Elaine admires from Jean Augustine, is her early struggle as an immigrant woman,

and then her growth into the successful woman she is today.

Stories like those of Jean Augustine and Elaine’s own experiences slowly guided her towards wanting to change the stigmas surrounding the word ‘ghetto’. “The word ghetto for me always drove me crazy,” she says.

“They always made the ghetto, as they call it, look like such a bad place.”

After attending an excursion in Atlanta, Georgia, Elaine knew she was not the only one who thought the word ghetto connoted a negative meaning. At the excursion, she learned a new way of defining G.H.E.T.T.O: Getting Higher Education To Teach Others.

But Elaine notes that it took a lot more than just the acronym to get started. “For years I did nothing with it.

About four years ago I registered that name.” After realizing the purpose of the acronym she wanted to use it as a tool so that others can share their personal stories of dealing with the stigmatized word.

“Behind it is to tell the authentic stories of people who’ve overcome from impossible odds,” states Elaine.

“Because the ghetto is not a place, it is a state of mind.” She plans on sharing these stories through live interviews streamed on Facebook, providing an interactive platform for others to view and interact with the interviewees.

She is also just getting started on building a strong community network. “I’m partnering up with different community agencies,” says Elaine, as she can make contacts and build a strong reputation. “I just want to do authentic community work.”

“My mission is to redefine how we, as a people, as a community, as a world, see and understand that world, and also how we see and treat the people that come from those places.”

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TIMEwithin OFFER Kiwanis Club of Brampton celebratedLIMITED volunteers the community for their avid volunteerism ASHELLEY SMITH

tuous with a slice of cheesecake; one cannot possibly go wrong with that food serving.

While guests ate, there was a musical interlude by a St.Roch’s Secondary student, Khalen Moodie. He is a well-mannered student with a beautiful voice. He not only has a musical talent but a heart to volunteer tirelessly.

“I like to help out. I’ve got a lot of skills a lot of people don’t have so why not help those people feel better,” said Moodie.

Though many teenagers at his age would not have the desire to volunteer as it is a free service, Moodie thinks otherwise:

“If you find something you are interested in, for example construction, if you find a theatre company and they need help with constructing the company and it’s something you enjoyed, you won’t find it as work. You will find it fun so you do forty hours right there but it won’t even feel like that because it’s something you enjoy,”.

Soon it was time for the keynote speaker Maria Britto to address the audience but why was Maria chosen to speak at the awards night?

“The reason they asked me is that I have done volunteering for decades and I have done them with hundreds of charitable organizations. And for me, it’s the blood that runs through my veins something that I have to do” said Britto passionately.

Maria Britto is a successful businesswoman, the first female president of the Brampton Board of Trade and 2010 Brampton Citizen of the Year. As a businesswoman, she commented that money isn’t everything.

“The funny thing is, at the time in

your life when you need someone the most, money will not heal you. We go through depression, mental health, we have children in distress all of that stuff, money doesn’t help you. Its’ that loving hand and nurturing of good people together that really brings you back to life, to enjoy life, you know, the old saying says money doesn’t buy you love”.

The moment everyone was waiting for, the recognition and presentation of certificates and awards. The 2018 award nominees were John Masterson from Kiwanis Club of East York, Ron Smith (Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel) and Gerry Young (Regeneration Outreach Community). Gerry Young was the 90-year-old winner from nomination.

“I feel honored but I’m surprised really,” said Young. For people who are reluctant to volunteer, Gerry had this to say: “Get a life!” he remarked with laughter.

Gerry is a well-spoken old man with his reasonability intact. He gave his life to the Lord at the age of fifty-eight and never looked back.

Kiwanis Club of Brampton is a part of Kiwanis International, a global organization of over 600,000 members dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Past President of Kiwanis Club of Brampton (2007-2008), was present at the dinner.

“Tonight is about celebrating and recognizing the contributions of volunteers in the community. Not only our club but also our community partners who we support on an ongoing basis that are also volunteering organizations. Our focus, is on children, improv-

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“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they are worthless but because they are priceless” ~ Sherry Anderson.

That is exactly who Gerry Young is priceless! Young was presented with an award by the Kiwanis Club of Brampton on May 25th, 2018 for Outstanding Community Volunteerism. This award honors the club’s late George (Joe) W. Harley who was a past president of the Kiwanis Club of Brampton and a lifetime member. Young volunteers with Regeneration Outreach Community, a non-profit organization that serves both the practical and spiritual needs of homeless guests. The evening started out with a welcome note and an introduction of M.C. by Esther Menezes Roberts, president of the club. The M.C. was Brampton’s Councillor Jeff Bowman, who is a tireless volunteer with several community organizations in Brampton.

At dinner, guests were served by Carl’s Catering at The Glen with a healthy cooked chicken breast and steamed string beans and carrots. A glass of red or white wine was served and the people’s favorite, a glass of water with lemon. Dessert was sump-

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In every organization there are challenges but for Kiwanis Club of Brampton, it’s building awareness in the community.

“We do amazing work in the community, but nobody knows who we are, that’s the challenge for us today as a registered children’s charity. Despite our history and the contributions of numerous work we’ve done, when we go out in the community and we ask do you know Kiwanis Club and what do they do? Sadly, the community at large does not know but that’s really our fault because today not only you need to commit to your values and missions, but you also need to be a good business marketing organization. We are not good at marketing ourselves. We do extraordinary work in the community and our track record speak for itself but by not having that recognition in the community it means that we deny the opportunity to bring like-minded people into our organization and give them the opportunity to help us grow,” said Allain.

Kiwanis Club of Brampton supports over twenty local non-profit organizations that serve children and families. If you are a lover of children, you should visit their meetings which are held every second Wednesday of the month at 247 Mcmurchy Avenue South, Brampton. The club also has exciting upcoming events such as Brampton Kitefest (June 9-10) and Kiwanis Comedy Night (October 26). For more information, visit the Kiwanis Club Of Brampton website and enjoy volunteering your time within the community.

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Kayo’s Winter in St Lucia: Part EP, Part Self-Discovery DELLIA RISMAY dellia@carib101.com

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Take the grittiness of Toronto hip-hop, the more laid-back feel of Canada’s East Coast, and the reggae, dancehall and soca heard throughout the island of St. Lucia, and you have Kayo Guevarra’s vibe. Add in a roller coaster of emotional highs and lows from his personal life and you get the inspiration for his new EP, Winter in St Lucia. Described by Kayo as the soundtrack you can add to just about any activity—relaxing on the beach, taking the subway, or driving down the 401 the EP was inspired by his three-month stay in his homeland of St. Lucia in 2017.

Those that have been to the idyllic Caribbean island won’t be surprised by its ability to strike inspiration into those who could use some. Even for those who have never visited the country, one listen to Winter in St Lucia makes it apparent that the “Helen of the West Indies”, in all its relatively unspoiled beauty, is the perfect place to get those creative juices flowing. However, Kayo wasn’t simply there for inspiration; he had traveled back home to spend time with his family, especially his father who had just fallen ill.

“The real reason that I went down was because there was a lot of stuff going on with my family that I wanted to be around for.

My dad had just been diagnosed with prostate cancer,” Kayo recalls. “By the grace of God, he’s good now, which is a blessing. It also was sort of an inspiration for this project, that I’m able to kind of put those vibes out into some sort of physical project. I just wanted to go down and really be there for my family. In the midst of all of that, I was going through a lot of personal stuff as well. Also, just being an artist, I couldn’t stop. I couldn’t stop doing what I had to do.”

That determined drive is something Kayo has had for years. After collaborating with dancehall and soca artists from the Caribbean, Kayo realized that successfully pursuing his true passion, rapping, would be difficult if he decided to stay in his country of birth. He made the decision to move to Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2009, as part of a re-

cruitment program that helps enroll St. Lucians into Saint Mary’s University. While he got accepted, he says that initially, he didn’t really have any intentions of attending the school. After deferring his enrollment to another semester, he focused on his music, catching the attention of Halifax-based rapper Classified, who would go on to become his mentor. Since then, he’s gone on tour with the likes of Snoop Dogg, Xzhibit, and more.

These days, Kayo splits his time between Halifax, Toronto, and, of course, St. Lucia. “Each of these three places sort of serve a different purpose in my life. I feel like I go home to St. Lucia to feel inspired and rejuvenated. I come to a place like Toronto to be focused and get to work and Halifax feels like a place where I take inspiration, and I take all of this work that I’ve been doing, and I’m able to sit back and curate it. I put it together in a way that I feel comfortable with because I’m in a comfortable environment,” he says.

During that curation process, Kayo started to find his niche. Realizing that there was an opportunity for him to give listeners more of a taste of the island, he worked on incorporating more St. Lucian culture into his music. “It wasn’t really until I moved to Canada that I started to embrace that other aspect of my creativity, of my culture, my musicality, it’s not until I realized how entranced and how interested people are in our own culture.

It made me sort of embrace it and appreciate it more. Now every time that I go home, I fall in love with our culture and our people just a little bit more.”

Working with the likes of fellow St. Lucian Yogi (also known as Yogidaproducer) for most of the EP, Kayo began to step outside of his comfort zone, going from focusing on hip-hop and rap, to experimenting with using more vocals, as is evident on his latest jazzy, R&B influenced single, So Cold. “I always tried to sing, but I was never really good at it. The more I started to develop that craft, it’s not only the better I got at it, but the more comfortable I got at it, and the more I think I found my own voice within it, almost more so, outside of hip-hop. Whatever it is that I do right now, I wouldn’t even really know what to call it. This feels more me than it ever has been, than when I was just a rapper,” Kayo says.

Winter in St Lucia is now available on YouTube as well as every streaming platform. Go to www.iamkayo.com for additional music, tour information, and more.

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Peeks Toronto Caribbean Carnival gets ready to heat up the Toronto streets LEANNE BENN leanne@carib101.com

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The weather is warm and the streets are alive, this can only mean we’re entering one of the most fun seasons of the year, Carnival season of course. This year marks the 51st celebration of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival in Toronto. With its second year under the headline sponsor of Peeks Social, the Peeks Toronto Caribbean Carnival is back with more lively dancing in the streets, intricate and colourful Mas costumes and genuine togetherness.

Opening remarks by Toronto Mayor, John Tory and Toronto City Council Joe Mihevc at the media preview day for the festival emphasized just how much Carnival does for the city of Toronto; it’s a fusion of culture and celebration.

“This started off as a gift to immigrants and it has become rooted in our culture of what it means to be a Torontonian,” Mihevc remarked. Mihevc has spent over 21 years supporting Toronto Caribbean Carnival as the official council liaison and this year a proposed $625,000 is going to council towards funding of Toronto Carnival.

However, Carnival is more than just an economic anchor for the city, it is also a cultural powerhouse that brings communities together. From parents to kids, you can find communities working together, for instance at different Mas costume camps across the city that make costumes for the adult and kid-friendly events associated

with carnival. This all-inclusive affair is truly one major street party, where all are welcome to partake in classic Caribbean vibes.

Chief Executive Officer of the Festival Management Committee, Denise Herrera Jackson is marking another year on board with the festival and highlighted the importance of the sponsors for the festival, the bandleaders and the creative arts directors for each band.

This year, approximately 12 bands so far are set to hit the road: Venom, E.P.I.C Carnival, Tribal Carnival, Toronto Revellers Cultural Assoc. Louis Saldenah Mas K Club, Fantazia Carnival, Concept Costumes Creators, D’New Regulars, Atlantic Mas, Sunlime Canada, Allure Carnival and Carnival Nationz which will feature the 2018 and nine-time reigning Queen of Carnival, Joella Crichton. Each band will offer an exciting theme to accompany the beautiful costumes and sections within their group.

From Birds of Paradise to themes of Wonderland and Love, the costumes reflect the dedication and hard work that many commit to making this festival come alive through the arts. This is why the scientific aspect of costume design is recognized, by the Ontario Science Centre, where they will award the Innovation In Mas Award, focused on the design and engineering of costumes on August 2, to one creative band designer.

With all the events scheduled to happen, Toronto Carnival will be three weeks of enjoying Caribbean culture as many will have a chance to take part in the delicious food, the dancing, the music, and the arts. With Peeks Social as the headline sponsor, this organization is spending their second year committed to broadcasting live coverage available around the world. Due to the innovative culture and technology available at Peeks, those that want to be in

tune with Carnival can follow along closely through the Peeks Social App. Other Media sponsors for the festival include CTV and CP24 which will be celebrating their 10th year of television coverage of the festival.

Contributing and corporate sponsors include Caribbean Airlines, Grace Foods, The Ontario Science Centre, OLG, Exhibition Place, Woodbine Mall Holdings, Radisson Hotel, El Dorado Rum and new to the list this year, Flow Hydration, to make sure you’re properly hydrated while dancing in the warm sunshine.

In terms of the schedule of events, the official launch of this year’s festival will take place on July 10th at Nathan Phillips Sq. from 11 AM to 2 PM and will showcase three major artistic groups associated with Carnival: The Toronto Mas Bands, the Organization of Calypso Performing artists and The Ontario Steelpan Association.

The Junior Carnival King and Queen Showcase and the Junior Carnival Parade will take place on July 15th and 21th respectively. There will be an elegant Carnival Ball on July 27th at the Beamsfield Centre at Exhibition Place. The adult King and Queen Showcase will be on August 2nd and a new event this year will be a Friday Night Mas on August 3rd at Ontario Place from 9 pm to midnight which starts the lively party before the grand parade on August 4th starting at 8 AM. There are many more events all leading up to the grand parade including a newly added breakfast party, a traditional church service and the lighting of the CN Tower. To get the full list of events and the official map route, visit Peeks Social online, download their app or visit #GoTOCarnival. Also, remember to #respectthemas and #respectthedance but most importantly have fun!

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KRISTINA RAMCHARRAN leanne@carib101.com

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A fusion of culture, social issues, and dancehall music is coming to your computer screens very soon. Life Hustle & Dancehall Toronto is an upcoming reality docu-series planning to shed light on sexual crimes. The show comes as a result of a campaign held by the non-profit foundation Empower Canada Women’s Network’s CEO Heather Elliott, who is also an executive producer of the upcoming show.

The show’s cast ensemble consists of many popular faces in the Toronto and Jamaican communities. The pivotal cast members are Toronto dancehall personality, Lady Hilly, Party Host Nikki Hype, entrepreneur and event planner Nelly Dime, lifestyle curator Mikey Mention, promotions and events connoisseur Olaf HD and swimwear designer, Barbie Dolley. All members of the

Life Hustle & Dancehall tells the story of the Toronto dancehall community and six of the community’s most popular stars. The reality series will guide its’ viewers on various journeys highlighting the hustle, lifestyle, and activities of the stars of the show.

Dancehall is used as the perfect medium for this important PSA as it is commonly used as a way to convey social issues, and is recognized as an important connection to the thousands of Caribbean individuals who now call Toronto their home.

Cast member Nelly Dime was delighted to be approached for the show as he states, “I am just so thrilled that we were asked to be part of this PSA by the producers. As someone who is personally close to this issue, I wanted to ensure that I did my part to help eradicate the horrors of sexual abuse so prevalent in Jamaica and pretty much everywhere.”

Fellow castmate Barbie Dolley also added that the role is very much an integral part of who she is today. “I am a mother and my kids mean the world to me and I will fierce-

ly protect them at all cost, so when we were approached by the producers to take part in this, I was thrilled to do my part because I want to do whatever it takes to protect children in general.”

As the reality series has just been announced, much buzz around the show is upcoming prior to its release. The cast and crew are just getting started on their social media posts, as the filming progresses there will be much more to come.

The show will be aired in Jamaica through multiple media outlets, and as well as for the rest of the world to see via online including through social media. The show’s launch which is primarily being focused on its Jamaican release will be able to spread the strong message of sexual abuse to the masses.

“I hate to see the stories of sexual abuse coming out of my country. I know it’s everywhere, but it’s deeply personal when it comes out of your local community or city so I had to do my part” says cast member Lady Hilly on the importance of taking a stand and using her platform to make a change.

The show is slated to air in the late summer of this year and will see a primary release in the most popular dancehall outlets.

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JCA Hosts Meet & Greet for Black Candidates JELANI GRANT

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Continued From Page 1 -- Beginning the night’s speakers was Hamilton PC candidate Dion Duncan. Though she was the sole candidate representing the PC party, Duncan made sure to express the emphasis the focus of her party, telling the crowd she is committed to providing increased healthcare support, specifically to residents over the age of fifty. “Medication should be open and extended to those fifty and above…our focus is to ensure that we strengthen the unit of family and that we do our best to make sure that everyone is covered for health care,” she said. Duncan did mention that she believes an increase in minimum wage is reasonable, but if elected she would push for a gradually slower increase towards $15 minimum.

The next speaker was also the single candidate of his party, Grad Murray of the York South-Weston Green party. Murray, along with all of the NDP and Liberal attendees, said he strongly believes in a minimum wage increase of at least $15. Additionally, Murray spoke on providing housing to those in need. “We’re going to require new developments to have a minimum of 20% affordable housing…we’re going to invest $200 million over projected increases in the 2018 budget to fund shelters, social housing, and co-op housing,” he said.

Finally, Murray touched on the Green party’s plan for lowering electricity costs for residents. “We need to commit to a renewable energy…we want to look at buying electricity from Quebec because they are powered by water and at 1/3 the cost of Ontario,” he said.

Speaking for the Liberal party were Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Development Mitzi Hunter and Camda Sports Foundation founder Leisa Washington. Hunter said providing publicly funded prescriptions to those under twenty-five was an important task to complete and is still being implemented. Hunter talked about the current Liberal government’s improvement of pensions for Ontario. “We cannot let people retire without adequate income, so we set out on a path to improve pension income and I’m very pleased to say that has led to the expansion of CPP for all working Canadians,”

she said. Hunter said the Liberals plan is to expand Pharmacare to a larger number of demographics including youth and seniors.

Currently, 12% of Canadians lack the financial means to pay for their prescriptions with an estimated 700,000 skipping groceries to get the medications they need.

A visible majority of candidates in attendance came from the NDP party. Those from the party, who spoke on stage, included Dwayne Morgan of Scarborough North, Faisal Hassan for York South-Weston, Monique Hughes of Ajax, Kevin Yarde for Brampton North and Andrea Vasquez, who identified herself as the first Afro-Latina candidate in Ontario elections.

Morgan started by pointing out the history of diversity within the NDP. “I’m very excited to be a part of this party because this is the party that fielded the first black cabinet minister Zanana Akande and this election we also have the party that has the most candidates from our community,” he said.

He said he wanted to focus on issues that would make life more affordable for working-class citizens. He spoke on making Hydro One public again, with the hope of cutting costs. “We aim to cut hydro rates by 30% by putting Hydro One back into public hands. We also want to ensure that public assets remain public assets,” he said.

Morgan spoke about the trouble of finding affordable childcare, suggesting the NDP would work towards free child card for households that have an annual income of $40,000 or less. He also stressed the necessity of eliminating police carding and current carding records. NDP Leader Andrew Horwath and Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner addressed carding at the JCA before, saying they would move to eliminate all data if their parties were elected.

Each party demonstrated their knowledge of the societal factors that negatively impact the black community and delivered a number of solutions for building a better Ontario. Though some of their plans for the province do overlap, it is important to understand, in detail, the varied results voting for a party could have on different demographics within the community.

For those who missed the opportunity to hear from candidates at the meet & greet, it is not too late to learn about the platforms of your local electives. While researching your potential officials, keep in mind each candidate has provided a method for them to be contacted during the campaign for more information until June 6th’.

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The NDP’s Sara Singh trailblazing a path towards community growth KRISTINA RAMCHARRAN leanne@carib101.com

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A young woman with a desire for higher education is what Brampton’s Sara Singh started out to be. But as the course of life went on, she was brought to even higher heights.

Today Sara Singh is an NDP Candidate running for an MP position in the riding of Brampton Centre.

“I was born and raised here in Brampton. I’ve lived here my entire life.

My parents actually met here in the early 80s. My mom is from Guyana and my dad is from Punjab, India. It’s a very important part of who I am,” says Singh on the importance of experiencing diversity within the city of Brampton.

She adds, “For me, one of my reasons for running is because you know, having lived here my entire life, I really am concerned of how Brampton is being treated and the fact that [if] we are really getting our fair share of services.”

“I was always very interested in community activism, and advocating for people with disabilities, or environmental issues. So, when I finished my Masters in Halifax, I started to volunteer with Jagmeet Singh,” says Singh on the beginning of her political journey.

Jagmeet Singh was not the only NDP she was associated with at the time, as she was also helping former NDP leader Stephen Lewis as well. “It was a nice juxtaposi-

tion of the old and the new,” she says on the experience of being able to work with both old and new NDP candidates.

“I’ve always had a leaning towards the NDP just based on my social justice interest, and the work I’ve done in the community, [in] that moment, and early in 2012 really started to shape my interest to get more involved in politics.”

“I continued doing a lot of work in the community,” says Singh, while also referencing the current Ph.D. she is working on which highlights public policy while she also wants to continue working on ways for students with intellectual disabilities to gain proper access to post-secondary education.

Advocating for those with disabilities has been an integral part of Singh’s life, as she has a younger sister struggling with Down Syndrome.

“Seeing her resilience and her perseverance, she just aims high and achieves those goals. It really motivates me to work harder, to push harder, and it’s a big reason that I actually put my name on the ballot as well as doing all this advocacy work for people with various disabilities.”

For Singh, it’s about more than just helping people in the community, but also the small business’ that exist within it. “My parents being small business owners here in Brampton also really helped me understand how the business community was being affected, and the changes that we needed to make to support them more effectively as well.”

Singh notes that it is important to continuously improve and aid small businesses as it is a key component that the community of Brampton thrives on.

As far as support goes, Singh is proud to say she has all the support she needs

starting with her family. “My family is like amazing, they’re like we need leaders that are well educated, that aren’t afraid to stand up, and who can speak for different communities as well.”

Others that have helped her blaze the trail so far include Current NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and Former NDP leader Stephen Lewis. “They both motivated me tremendously to move forward in this process.”

As the only female candidate running in the Brampton area for the NDP, and the only Indo-Caribbean female candidate, Singh notes that there are some challenges that she works to overcome.

“There have been a number of challenges, as a young woman it is extremely daunting to put your name on the ballot, and you face so much different types of pressures being a female,” says Singh on being a young woman in politics.

She adds, “For a young woman, you’re being judged on more than just on your knowledge, there is a lot of judgment on your appearance.” She even adds that people have voiced their opinions on her looks over social media to her.

“I want people to be able to move forward and look past an appearance, I really want them to know that there is substance and credentials behind the name and face,” says Singh noting that she is in a very maledominated space and is thankful to have a seat at the table, ensuring the voices of women are heard.

Ending her thoughts with an inspiring quote which pushes her as she graces the campaign trail is “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere” a quote by Martin Luther King Jr. Singh says this quote inspires her to fight all sorts of injustice to reflect only positivity within society.

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David Rudder said he normally celebrates his birthday quietly, but this year the Calypso legend brought back his birthday party/ music show. For his 60th birthday, he held the Rudder 6.0 show so he could perform for his fans all night. ”It was more of just doing Soca and Calypso, but also Rhythm & Blues and Folk and stuff I grew up listening to and shaped my writing style,” he said. Rudder said the intent of his musical selection was to take listeners back to the vibe of the 1990s. “This one was more of a reflection of not just my life, but the life of the people who I serve,” he said.

For his 65th birthday, Rudder 6.5 is scheduled to perform at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts on June 9th in celebration of a music career, spanning more than five decades, which has traveled beyond the West Indies to influence the world. Rudder 6.5’s first show was held in Trinidad at the Hotel Normandie. He said he intended to perform, “65 songs, one song for each year of my life, but time ran out for the license we have, after midnight we couldn’t go on.”

The show set for early June will include Rudder‘s Contra Band, an eclectic group of local musicians including longtime musical director Jeremy Ledbetter, and award-winning Cuban-Latin jazz trumpeter, Alexis Baro.

Rudder’s legendary music created a unique blend of calypso, pop, jazz, and blues that surpassed the boundaries of culture, genre, language or geography. This distinctive sound may have been the reason the Sony Centre paid attention to him during a time where the Caribbean sound was not recognized universally like genres such as jazz and classical music.

Rudder said he performed at the Sony Centre when it was called the Hummingbird Centre, the first time a West-Indian performer would hold a large venue at the center. “This was one of the best acoustically tuned halls in the world, I did songs without a microphone,” he said. Rudder said that night, fourteen years ago, was a tremendous success not just because of the performance but the change he would see in the demographics of performers. “It was a changing time in the life of the Sony Centre because it opened up the doors for different ethnic groups to perform on a weekly basis,” he said.

Heavily influenced by the Shango rhythms of his childhood, singer/songwriter Rudder said the stage has always felt like home since he started performing at nineyears of age. “I understood that the stage was life from early on. When I was nine,

I stepped on stage for a school competition and it was the most peaceful feeling, a peace I had never felt before,” he said.

Rudder’s lyrics have captured the essence of being Trinidadian, Tobagonian, and Caribbean. His music has gone beyond its roots in the carnival circuit of Trinidad.

For instance, when he released Rally Round the West Indies, the hit song became a unifying anthem for the West Indies cricket team and region as a whole. Today, Rudder says he still has so much more to give. “I feel like there are so much more doors to open, I’m still kind of a child in a toy shop, looking at new wonders and everything to reflect on even if it’s painful,” he said.

“I’ve found, because of the state of the nation, especially in Trinidad, [Calypso] has reflected the pain underneath all of the joy, but everything is such a lament that it turned people off,” he said. But with this pain, Rudder said younger artists, such as Turner or Kes, have rediscovered melodies that he believes will reflect the same stories in a different way.

A recent recipient of the key to the city from Port of Spain Mayor Joel Martinez, Rudder brought a significant component of Caribbean culture to the forefront and will bless Torontonians with a night of entertainment guaranteed to shake the floor.

The Sony Centre has posted a small clip of Rudder performing at Normandie, but in order to feel truly fulfilled, fans should already have secured tickets.

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‘Trigger woman’ Daby granted $750,000 bail by High Court

GUYANA -- Twenty-five-year-old Maryann Daby was on Friday granted $750,000 bail at the High Court just in time to enjoy the Independence celebrations in Guyana.

Daby was on remand for the past three weeks after being refused bail on two occasions at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

It is alleged that on May 13, 2018, at Albert Street, Thomas Lands, Daby discharged a firearm at police constable, Christopher Kissoon, with intent to commit murder.

The two other charges alleged that on the same day, Daby had a .32 pistol in her possession along with six rounds of .32 ammunition for which she has no licence to carry.

Last Friday, Daby’s attorney made an application before Justice Sandil Kissoon at the High Court.

The application was made in the chambers of Justice Kissoon, who granted the woman $250,000 bail on each of the three counts.

Daby was seen parading the streets and enjoying the Carnival celebrations with

her friends and family.

Daby, who is the Finance Manager of United Commodities, allegedly discharged several rounds in the compound of the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR&SC) at Thomas Lands and later pointed her firearm at a police officer.

During her first appearance at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, her attorney, Mark Waldron explained to the court that his client was a licensed firearm holder since 2014. However, she had updated her licence for a 9mm pistol in 2018, which she is still to attain.

Waldron further stressed that his client was tested for gunshot residue but that no spent shells were found in the GMR&SC compound.

According to police reports, on the day in question, Constable Kissoon approached Daby after she was seen firing several shots in the air.

When the officer approached Daby, she placed the gun to his forehead and pulled the trigger. However, the gun was empty.

- Guyana Chronicle

Social Protection Ministry takes control of GPSU credit union

GUYANA -- The Chief Co-operative Development Officer (CCDO) has taken control of the Guyana Public Service Co-operative Credit Union (GPSCCU) Ltd. The takeover took effect on Friday May 25, 2018 in conformity with the provisions of the Co-operative Societies Act, Chapter 88:01.

“This means that the management team which hitherto superintended the affairs of the Credit Union was relieved of its responsibility and replaced by a new team,” the Social Protection Ministry said in a statement.

According to the ministry, the new team will be revealed soon. It explained that the decisions were taken following careful consideration of the unsatisfactory performance of the previous management team.

That team reportedly did not manage the affairs of the society in the best interest of its members and within the parameters of the relevant laws.

“It was revealed by the ministry, that it has been monitoring the performance of the replaced delinquent management team for several years and was not satisfied that the affairs of the Credit Union were being handled within the realms of integrity, trans-

parency, and most of all professionalism,” Amna Ally, the Social Protection Minister noted.

In July 2017, the Ministry issued a release on the matter which was reported in the Guyana Chronicle under the caption “Government slams poor management of the GPSU Co-operative Credit Union”, but not only was the ministry uncomfortable with the state of affairs in the entity, several members had also expressed their displeasure with the management.

The laws provide that the accounts of every Credit Union (Society) shall be audited at least once annually, after which an annual general meeting ( AGM) would be held to discuss important matters including the determination and payment of dividends to members. However, in the case of the management committee of the GPSCCU Ltd, audits were not done expediently.

All GPSUCCUL employees are asked to report to the Department of Cooperatives, Ministry of Social Protection, Cornhill Street, on Monday, May 28, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. instead of the union’s office on Hadfield Street.

- Guyana Chronicle

Prison wardens busted with ganja

GUYANA -- TWO prison officers have been arrested after they collected a parcel containing seeds, leaves and stems suspected to be marijuana from a civilian, while on duty at the Georgetown Public Hospital on Sunday night.

Director of Prisons, Senior Superintendent Gladwin Samuels said an operation was setup, the bus they were travelling in was stopped on the East Coast Bus Park and when a search was carried out by the police the suspected marijuana in a black bag was found in the possession of a prison officer.

“The two prison officers who were together were escorted to the Brickdam Police Station. The police carried out their required functions and when the two parcels were weighed it amounted to one pound. A prisoner officer admitted to collecting the item from a civilian to take for a prisoner to eat. He said he was paid $20,000. They are presently in police custody,” Samuels said in a release.

- Guyana Chronicle

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No more leaking roof for 73-year-old as residents, stakeholders join forces

JAMAICA -- For more than a decade, whenever it rains, Sylvia Gobay’s house would be inundated.

Her roof does not only leak but her house is also without windows, leaving her exposed to the elements at night.

However, all this is expected to change as residents of Above Rocks in St Catherine have joined forces in an effort to put a proper roof over the 73-year-old’s head. And it all started with Corporal Kenneth McTavish, who is assigned to the Above Rocks Police Station.

McTavish, who was patrolling the Zion Hill community one day, spotted Gobay sweeping along the road and decided he wanted to help her.

“When I came up and looked at the house [she was living in], I realised that the building was not suitable for any human being to be living [in it]. So while attending a CDC [Community Development Committee] meeting, they were thinking about some projects [they could take on] so I mentioned [Gobay’s house].

After I mentioned it, they planned a fish fry and they said funding from the fish fry would go towards the project,” McTavish told the Jamaica Observer last Wednesday.

Although the Above Rocks CDC had already begun fund-raising efforts to tackle the project on Labour Day, McTavish, who Gobay described as a son of God, said he wanted to start the project before May 23.

“I went around and I went into the community and get some form of donations and I decided that I was going to start a workday on the Saturday, and from the Saturday until now we continue to work on the building,” the police corporal told the Observer as he competed with the

sound of a power saw.

When the Observer visited the community the motor vehicles parked on the road, the cutting of trees, the nailing of zinc, and the huge pots that were mounted on wood fire were clear indications that it was not a normal Labour Day for the residents and stakeholders who volunteered their services to repair Gobay’s home.

The policeman, who is also a member of the CDC, was pleased with the residents’ cooperation. He said the committee provides the perfect opportunity for the residents and the police to foster a better relationship.

The lawman, who has been working in the community since 2014, said he views Gobay as his mother.

“Ms Gobay is a really nice person and you have to say I adopt her as my mother. On a regular basis I would check on her. Most of the time she would say she doesn’t have any food and I would go and purchase it for her. Every week I am here,” the McTavish shared.

President of the Above Rocks CDC, Sharon Thompson-Stephenson told the Observer that when the police corporal suggested the initiative, the committee knew it was a no-brainer.

“We came down and we looked at it (her home) and we saw where, definitely, it was not the condition that any human being should be living in. From there we discussed it with the CDC members... we got Mr Douglas (a site manager) to come look at it and assess it to see what could be done,” Thompson-Stephenson recounted.

Even though Thompson-Stephenson said she was not sure at the time where the funding would come from, the group forged ahead and planned a fund-raising

fish fry.

“…It really didn’t turn out that much, but we decided to start with what we have and from there the CDC decided that we were going to create sponsorship sheets and members of the CDC would just go out and beg. So we did that.

“One week, Mr McTavish decided that the project had to start that weekend (in April), which was very good because sometimes you do not really have the funds available and you don’t really want to go off until you are sure what is happening. However, they started and from there the community hopped on board, and we have been working on weekends,” she said, adding that they were still unaware as to how the entire project would be funded.

The president went on to say that after the project was started, the Poor Relief Department of the St Catherine Municipal Corporation came on board and donated some of the major building supplies.

Noel Parkinson, a resident who was among the volunteers last Wednesday, said he was pleased with the initiative.

However, he highlighted that the house should have been refurbished a long time ago.

Gobay, who said that she has been living in the house for more than 30 years, said she was very happy.

“See the police there, him never leave me. The first time him come and call me, I never even know him,” Gobay said, pointing at McTavish as she sat on a stack of lumber.

The mother of one, who could not give an account for her only child, said her son helps her when he can.

- Jamaica Observer

Parents of teen moms more open to them using contraceptives

JAMAICA -- THE Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF), has, over the years, managed to maintain a two per cent rate for second pregnancies among teenagers who attend the centre.

This was disclosed by Beverly Martin-Berry, director of field operations at the foundation which has the mandate to provide continuing education for girls 17 years and under who drop out of school due to pregnancy.

“We have a shift in the parental mindset in terms of contraceptives,” she told the Jamaica Observer. “So we have parents more willing and readily accept that, okay, I’m going to take up this recommendation at getting my adolescent girl on a contraceptive method.

“Also, the acceptance of a longterm method, modern-day contraceptive is more accepted. So you won’t be able to throw away the contraceptive that is implanted in the arm for five years, in comparison to the oral contraceptive,” Martin-Berry said.

She shared this information at the WCJF’s lecture ‘Adolescent Pregnancy: Voices of the Offspring’, last Friday, where one of the panellists, Shawna Jackson, recounted how her mother became pregnant again after her grandmother threw out the contraceptive pills that she had been using.

The lecture, held at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona main library

last week, was organised for people to hear the experiences of individuals who were raised by teenage parents.

“One of the things that we recognise, not only the narrative when you look at the research paper, is the focus is on the adolescent mother, the focus is on teenage pregnancy. No one has ever really thrown the focus on the child. Nobody really asks the offspring what was it like to grow up with an adolescent parent? What was it like to grow up under the wings of someone who would still be in what we call the ‘identity crisis’ stage of development?” Martin-Berry pointed out.

“We’ve never heard their voices.

We’ve never heard about their challenges and how it was growing up, and what would have made them who they are. And so we think it fitting to create the platform for them to speak,“ she said.

From the experiences shared, Martin-Berry said she hopes that individuals realise “the fact that adolescent parents can do well.

“Adolescent parents do have the ability to do effective parenting. Offspring of adolescent parents are highly likely to be successful. Also, the work that the women’s centre is doing and the impact it is making, not just on the adolescent mother, but the offspring,” she said.

“The offspring spoke about the chain impact. So, my mom learnt to be resil-

ient. My mom was empowered through the women’s centre and she empowered me, and I learned my level of resilience from her and I am going to teach my child,” she continued.

The women’s centre has grown from one office in 1978 when it was founded, to 18 offices across Jamaica. Martin-Berry said this is an indication that more teens are utilising the services of the centre.

Another significant achievement of the centre, she mentioned, is the reintegrating of more girls into school system.

“The reintegration policy, which was accepted and passed and enacted in 2014, created what I called an easy pathway for the girls to be reintegrated back into the formal school system. So we have what I call now a formal relationship as it relates to reintegration.

“So reintegration goes through the regional offices where the guidance and counselling unit at the regional offices will now take on the role of placing the girls, and that has been excellent,” she said. “The Ministry of Education, I must give them thumbs up for that support that we got through the policy, and also through the work of the regional offices’ guidance and counselling unit.”.

- Jamaica Observer

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TRINIDAD -- High Court Judge Kevin Ramcharan appeared in court Monday charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol.

Ramcharan’s appearance was eagerly anticipated by lawyers, Judiciary staff and members of the public who were speculating about it in the corridors of the courts and in social media group chats from early Monday morning. However, the turned out to be anti-climatic as the case was adjourned without the charge being read to Ramcharan or him being called upon to enter a plea.

Dressed in a grey suit, Ramcharan, who was charged following an accident in Maraval on Saturday night, appeared before Magistrate Duane Murray in the Portof-Spain Magistrates’ Court around 10 am.

Ramcharan sat silently on a bench reserved for police officers as he waited on

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Murray to adjourn the cases on his extensive list and call his case. When he eventually made his way into the prisoner’s enclosure and Murray was about to read the charge, he (Murray) was interrupted by Ramcharan’s lawyer Keith Scotland.

Scotland asked if Murray could differ reading the charge and called on him to enter a plea, as he (Ramcharan) wanted to speak to the head of his legal team, Gilbert Peterson, SC, who is abroad.

Inspector Ian Carthy, of the T&T Police Service (TTPS)’s legal department, did not oppose the move as he said the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) would need time to appoint a State attorney to prosecute the case.

Carthy also sought to make an application to correct an error on the official documents made by investigators. Investigators wrote that Ramcharan was charged

under Section 70(4)(1) of the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Act, when he was in fact charged under Section 70 (A)(1).

Scotland said he and Peterson would use the adjournment to consider the application. Ramcharan is expected to reappear before Murray on July 3.

During the hearing, Murray certified Ramcharan’s $15,000 bail bond that was granted by a Justice of the Peace shortly after his arrest. While Scotland noted the bail was high, he did not seek a variation.

Ramcharan had 12 cases scheduled before him in the Port-of-Spain High Court Monday morning. Litigants and their attorneys were informed of the adjournment of the cases to June 13 via a notice that was placed on the door of the courtroom.

Legal sources said Monday that the Judicial and Legal Service Commis-

sion (JLSC), which is tasked with appointing, promoting and disciplining judicial officers, will only meet to determine if action should be taken against Ramcharan after the case is determined by Murray.

According to reports, around 11 pm Saturday, Ramcharan was driving his Land Rover Discovery when he was involved in an accident along Saddle Road near Pizza Boys/Church’s Chicken. Police were summoned to the scene and Ramcharan was administered a breathalyser test. He allegedly registered a reading of 55 microgrammes of alcohol for every 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35.

The charge was laid by PC Rondell Romany of the St Clair Police Station.

- Trinidad Guardian

Three Pan chairmen want Keith Diaz out

TRINIDAD -- Three regional chairmen of Pan Trinbago Monday called for the resignation of its central executive and president Keith Diaz, stating that the pan organisation needs to be properly restructured for it to go forward.

The call was made by Tobago’s regional chairman Marie Toby, Gerard Mendez, of the Northern Region and Carlon Harewood, of the eastern region at the Newtown Playboyz Steel Symphony, Port-of-Spain, at a press conference.

The trio are also demanding that fresh elections be held to select a new slate for the pan body, since they claim the executive has been holding illegal meetings and spending Pan Trinbago’s funds to line the pockets of hot shot lawyers.

The executive comprises Richard Forteau, Andrew Salvador, Michael Joseph, Darren Sheppard, Allan Augustus and Trevor Reid.

However, Diaz who was pres-

TRINIDAD -- Wendell Mottley has resigned as chairman of Government’s Energy Task Force, saying he can no longer lead in negotiations for both the Sandals project and the renegotiation of new LNG contracts with the multinational oil and gas companies.

Mottley confirmed to the T&T Guardian that he has quit and said while he is prepared to help where he can, he was no longer able to commit himself to helping the Government on a daily basis.

He said, “I’m out! I will be prepared to help where I can but I am not prepared to be bog downed in this kind of way. One thing Athletics teaches you very early on in life is that we all have a shelf life.”

Mottley’s departure will be a big loss for the Rowley administration as he was Head of the Government’s Natural Gas Task Force, part of its high level team to renegotiate LNG contracts with the multi-national companies and also served as an adviser to the Minister of

ent at the press conference, but remained in the background, said he would not be around for Panorama 2019, while Forteau said no one would force him out.

Pan Trinbago’s election is due between September and October of this year.

Toby said Pan Trinbago was not properly managed, as there was no financial rules.

She said at Pan Trinbago’s last annual general meeting, the pan body was faced with a $30 million debt, insisting that they had no idea how to settle this outstanding arrears.

Toby said every time its chairmen go to the bank to conduct financial transactions, they are faced with embarrassment.

“These people (executive) are only representing themselves.”

Recently, she was notified that Pan Tobago’s office had received an eviction notice because their rent had not been paid, stating that she had to ham-

mer out new negotiations with the landlord to remain as a tenant.

In addition to this, she said staff members are owed two months salaries.

“If Pan Trinbago give you a cheque you have to run like a spranger to change it. These are the people we want in office to continue our business?

Well, we as chairmen we are saying no!

Mr Diaz has to go too.

These guys (executives) they are holding on for their supper. We are saying they have to go.”

Toby said some steelband leaders are facing legal letters by providers for non-payments.

If the executive and Diaz refuse to step down, Toby said, they would call on its members “to let us go back to 1979. No Panorama. We have to band we belly because these fellas have no intention of moving on.”

Toby said Pan Trinbago’s constitution needs to burn since it only protected the executive and not the mem-

Mottley quits Energy Task Force

Energy Frankly Khan.

Mottley was also a key part of the Government’s team which is in negotiation with the construction of a 700 room Sandals and Beaches property in Tobago.

Asked why he decided to go at this time, Mottley said it was about his age. “The reason is frankly July 2, 1941.” This is the date of his birth which means in just over a month Mottley will be 77 years old.

However, multiple sources told the T&T Guardian that he was frustrated with the pace of things at the Ministry of Energy but the former finance minister said his leaving had nothing to do with that.

“There are some very bright young people there and the ministry has been reorganised. I think the staffing is coming up to par again.” Mottley said in an interview Monday afternoon.

Mottley is considered one of the country’s most successful Finance Min-

isters and was responsible for several key decisions including the floating of the TT dollar, the merger of the banks to form First Citizens and was a part of the Cabinet that brought a consortium together to build Atlantic LNG.

Asked what he considered his greatest achievement in public life Motley said, “The management of those difficult times in the 1990s where Trinidad was coming out of a deep recession. Selby Wilson and the NAR did a good job, we picked up the baton seamlessly and did what was necessary for Trinidad and Tobago in that first Manning administration.”

He was, however, reluctant to talk about Finance Minister Colm Imbert’s handling of the economy and was more prepared to talk about Barbados economic challenges.

“I see my relative Mia Mottley in Barbados, I was there on the night of the election, and they have an even deeper hole to dig out, but I am very

bership.

As the youngest chairman, Harewood said he was saddened by Pan Trinbago’s state of affairs, as he called on Minister of Culture Dr Nyan GadsbyDolly to step in and release the Ernst and Young audit report on Pan Trinbago for the benefit of its pan players.

“Please minister, let us fix this once and for all,” Harewood pleaded.

Mendez advised Gadsby-Dolly not to give any money to Pan Trinbago but to the National Carnival Commission to pay steelbands players who are owed prize monies for Panorama 2018.

“We also understand that there is a dark cloud hanging over the head of Pan Trinbago’s head office. In a matter of days it may be shut down for the lack of payment of rent. It will be foreclosed on,” Mendez said.

- Trinidad Guardian

impressed with Barbadian resoluteness.

I am very optimistic that they have bottomed out and will start to climb back out,” Mottley said.

Asked if he would be giving Barbados Prime Minister advice Mottley responded, “That may be presumptuous on my part, she is well advised.”

Asked if she had enlisted his help, the former finance minister said, “I have known Mia donkey’s years and I …I don’t want to get into that.”

The former finance minister said he planned to continue reading and will stay in touch with public affairs. “I do plan to travel a lot,” he said.

Mottley is a former double Olympic medallist who has an undergraduate degree from Yale University and a Masters in Economics from Cambridge University.

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Adeola recalls some of her first baking experiences, baking a cake in a pot, as opposed to a traditional baking pan. “My mother didn’t bake, and so this is what I had to work with,” she laughs, “I was probably around ten years old, baking in this pot and the cake came out really gummy, obviously not properly baked, and I remember my father saying wow this cake is really moist!”

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“It was still very much a hobby to me, I never really thought I would do baking professionally,” Adeola shares, “I loved meeting people, and learning new techniques to bake. Before then I was experimenting with things, doing it myself researching online for ways to bake, but the opportunity to meet real pastry chefs and learn techniques from them was very interesting to me.”

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Capleton’s free to travel, touches down in Trinidad in June

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Reggae veteran, Clifton Bailey who’s best known by his stage name, Capleton, has been given the all clear to travel following Monday’s court appearance in Jamaica. He will perform in Trinidad at the INFERNO concert event on June 9th at the Jean Pierre Complex.

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When “Good food is just the beginning” EARTHA LOWE eartha@carib101.com

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I am mindful that beyond the pleasure of sharing healthful recipes and “mouth-watering” food photos, are issues of food insecurity that according to Community Food Centres Canada’s latest reporting, affects 4 million Canadians. That’s millions of Canadians that cannot afford to buy the food they need to thrive and feel empowered to live healthily. Canadians affected by food insecurity also face factors beyond their control including the stigma and shame that can come with needing to ask for help.

Community Food Centres Canada reports poor physical and mental health, diet-related illnesses like diabetes and heart

disease that reduce the quality of life and life expectancy, as well as a person’s limited ability to participate in society in a way most of us take for granted, as leading predictors of poverty and food insecurity. Add it all up and what you’ve got is a recipe for lost potential, compromised lives, fragmented, and disconnected communities that is in no way appetizing.

Getting to know Community Food Centres Canada Community Food Centres Canada builds health, belonging, and social justice in lowincome communities across Canada through the power of food. They work with “Good Food Organizations” like Eden Food for Change located in Mississauga, FoodShare in Toronto, Burnaby Food First in British Colombia, Midwest Food Resources in Saskatchewan, and others, to connect like-minded organizations across Canada and beyond in a collective commitment to achieving a healthy and fair food system. They invest in communities to support food education pro-

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Sharing stories that impact lives For two years now, I’ve had had the opportunity to attend Community Food Centers Canada’s Annual Food Summit. This Food Summit takes place each spring and brings together outspoken food security advocates and staff from Community Food Centres and Good Food Organizations, with good food, health, and social justice as its focus. Here, you get a unique opportunity to learn and

share ideas with individuals across Canada who are working in the community food security and health sectors. Moderated by Nick Saul, President, and CEO of Community Food Centres Canada, this year’s opening session aimed to paint an inspiring picture of a fair food nation as community leaders articulated a path to get us there.

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How does breast cancer affect your bones?

Visiting someone with breast cancer?

Keep this in mind When visiting someone with a serious medical condition — like breast cancer, for example — we sometimes do or say the wrong thing, despite our good intentions. If you’re looking to bring someone comfort in their time of need, follow these pieces of advice: • Always call before your visit, even if the rendezvous was planned. It’s possible that the person may not be well enough or in the mood for visitors. Should this be the case, don’t take offense and suggest another day for your visit instead.

• Always be willing to lend an attentive ear.

Mute your cellphone and don’t interrupt.

Let them talk freely and respect their moments of silence. Avoid giving medical advice or comparing their situation to someone else’s. And no matter what you do, don’t pretend to understand how they’re feeling (unless you’ve been diagnosed with cancer yourself) or say that everything will be alright. Instead, ask them how they’re feeling and let them know you’re there to help, however that may be.

• Remember that it’s your presence that

counts; you’re not obligated to uphold a conversation. If neither of you feels like talking, consider doing an activity together instead like watching a movie curled up on the couch. Furthermore, acts of compassion like a warm embrace often speak louder than words.

• Lastly, don’t exhaust your host by over­ staying your welcome.

You could also take advantage of your visit to offer more concrete support like accompanying your ailing friend to their doctor’s appointment, preparing their meals, taking them shopping, etc. Better yet, why not organize an outing to the movie theatre or spa to help them clear their mind, if only temporarily? However you choose to offer your support, try not to exhaust yourself in the process — your own health and well-being are just as important.

BREAST CANCER

The importance of eating right post-treatment After undergoing treatment for breast cancer, eating well should become an essential part of your daily routine. A healthy diet helps keep treatment-related side effects at bay and allows your body to regenerate more quickly. But is it necessary to follow a strict diet plan? Not necessarily. There is currently no evidence to suggest that certain types of foods reduce or enhance the risk of breast cancer relapse in patients.

Therefore, simply making healthy, well-balanced food choices is enough to help get your health back on track. After all, we all know that maintaining a healthy diet helps lower the risk of developing certain types of illness (cancer, diabetes, heart disease, etc.). Make sure to eat your recommended daily serving of fruits and vegetables — which are rich in cancer-fighting

meat and fats you consume. Furthermore, studies suggest that certain soybased products (tofu, soy milk, miso, etc.), which can be consumed up to three times daily, improve survival rates among breast cancer patients, especially postmenopausal women.

Treatments like chemotherapy and hormone therapy could respectively cause weight loss or weight gain in patients. A nutritious diet (combined with adequate exercise, of course) could help you maintain or regain a healthy bodyweight and speed up recovery. Additionally, studies seem to show that survivors of breast cancer who are considered over­weight generally do not live as long as those who manage to maintain a normal body­weight following treatment.

If you have questions about your diet, don’t hesitate to consult your healthcare team or dietician for support!

To help your body restore itself after cancer treatment, it’s essential to adopt a healthy and well-balanced diet

antioxidants — and limit the amount of

Did you know that breast cancer treatments could affect patients’ bone density?

Indeed, both chemotherapy and hormone therapy destabilize bone marrow and weaken bones in addition to reducing ovarian function and, consequently, levels of estrogen (a hormone that contributes to the development of healthy bones). It’s estimated that women who undergo breast cancer treatment lose between two and four per cent of their bones’ calcium within the first year of treatment. (This loss is even more apparent in premenopausal women.) Furthermore, bone deterioration accelerates in women already experiencing osteoporosis.

Therefore, if you’re currently undergoing treatment or are about to start, make sure to adopt a well-balanced diet rich in calcium (milk, cheese, lentils, vegetables, etc.) and vitamin D (egg yolks, fish, liver meat, etc.). Calcium is essential for maintaining strong, healthy bo­nes, while vitamin D allows your bones to better

absorb calcium. It’s equally important to get enough exercise, as physical activity plays a vital role in maintaining healthy bones. To stay active with­out draining too much energy during treat­ment, prioritize low-impact activities such as walking.

Lastly, consult your healthcare team for support! Your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, nutritionist and physiotherapist can all provide valuable advice on how to better care for your bones, both during and after treatment. There are also tests that measure patients’ bone density and evaluate the risk of developing osteoporosis. If needed, certain types of medication can help strengthen bones and prevent degenerative disease.

Make sure to get informed!

Breast cancer treatments could weaken your bones — consult your healthcare professionals for preventive advice!

How to communicate your emotional state following a diagnosis People diagnosed with breast cancer often find it difficult to express how they’re feeling for several reasons: discomfort, fear of upsetting loved ones, anger, etc.

However, keeping your emotions bottled up inside consumes a great deal of energy that would be better used to fight the illness. Sharing your feelings could help you manage stress and provide you comfort in a time of need. Therefore, whenever you’re ready: • Talk to someone with whom you feel comfortable. If it’s too difficult to speak to a loved one about your diagnosis, consider joining a support group.

• Don’t be afraid to cry or experience intense emotions like anger. Remember, there’s no right or wrong way to feel following a cancer diagnosis.

• Try to describe how you’re feeling in simple terms to fa­ c ilitate the conversation and allow the person you’re comTalking about your diagnosis is important — don’t waste valuable energy keeping your feelings bottled up inside.

municating with to better understand your mindset. If you’re having trouble formulating what you’re feeling, just say so.

• Don’t fear silence — it’s actually an effective coping me­ chanism. And if you’re usually one for jokes, don’t hesitate to use humour to help dissolve tensions when confronting difficult situations.

Is talking about your diagnosis too painful?

Writing (emails, poems, etc.) and making art (sculpting, painting, etc.) are equally constructive when it comes to self-expression. Lastly, if you’re tired of constantly having to repeat yourself, ask someone to be your spokesperson and deliver personal messages or status updates about your condition on your behalf.

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Five health benefits OF THE FORBIDDEN FRUIT 1. Eating fresh apples stimulates saliva production, eliminates leftover food particles and fights cavity-causing bacteria. The same cannot be said about brushing alone!

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2. Apples are a good source of dietary fibre, which helps maintain healthy cho­­ lesterol levels.

3. Apples have been shown to re­duce the risk of cardiovascular disease thanks to their antioxidant content.

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A medium-sized apple contains roughly 14 per cent of your daily vitamin C needs.

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WALKING: a healthy habit everybody should get into Less intense than running (but also less demanding for the joints!), walking is an excellent form of exercise that shouldn’t be underestimated. In fact, when practised regularly — for 30 minutes a day, five days a week — walking is extremely beneficial for your health. Whether done at a moderate or rapid pace, it helps improve cardiovascular health, burns calories and reduces stress and anxiety!

Walking provides a long list of benefits. For example, it’s affordable and can easily be incorporated into your daily schedule. Just

choose to walk to your destination whenever possible. It’s as simple as that! Depending on your preference, you can walk alone or with a group, either along local streets or in a more natural setting. What’s more, walking is a great way to stimulate your creativity and organize your thoughts while you exercise.

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Have you recently found out that there’s an outbreak of pediculosis — or, in more common terms, head lice — at your children’s school or daycare? Read on!

WHAT ARE LICE? Lice are tiny grey insects roughly the size of sesame seeds that feed off human blood.

They latch onto the scalp (and sometimes the eyebrows) and can live there for 20 to 30 days. While not dangerous, the saliva these bloodthirsty pests inject while they feed can cause the scalp to itch — a common sign of a lice-infested head. However, it’s very possible to have lice without presenting any symptoms.

Lice can move from one head of hair to the next upon direct contact and less frequently, via personal items (hats, hairbrushes, etc.).

HOW TO IDENTIFY LICE Examining the head is the best way to find out if someone has lice or nits (the eggs). Since lice have a tendency to flee the light, inspect your subject’s head under a bright source of light to see if anything moves. It’s also recommended to comb each strand of hair (preferably when wet), paying special attention to the area around the neck and ears. Keep in mind that nits, which take any­where between seven and twelve days to hatch, resemble large, shiny, translucent bits of dandruff.

HOW TO TREAT LICE If you discover that your child has lice or nits, make your way to your local drugstore right away to procure the right treatment. There are various products available on the market; some only need to be applied once, while others require two or more applications.

Always carefully read the instructions, and don’t skip any steps! In the days and weeks that follow, regularly check for any lingering lice or nits. To eradicate the more stubborn pests, wrap hair in a moist towel for at least 30 minutes. (The moisture should make them unstick more easily.) Next, carefully comb and wash the hair in hot water, and use a pair of tweezers to extract any remaining eggs.

Finally, throw any clothing, pillowcases, etc. that could have been in contact with the lice or nits in the drier for at least 20 minutes on high heat. Then, vacuum all carpets and couches, and make sure to tightly shut the bag before disposing of it.

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Yogi outcast

TRISHA CURLING

trishacurling@carib101.com

YOGA SPECIALIST

There can be a really hollow feeling inside when you know that you need to make a change in your health and fitness, but you feel like you don’t “look the part”. What space do you hold in a class full of people who are already “fit”?

It can be extremely intimidating, enough to the point of deciding not to do anything about it because the feeling of exposing yourself in a situation that feels like it is so far removed

from who you are can turn you off of the idea altogether, no matter what the consequence is.

We all have preconceived ideas of what a yoga class looks like. In my mind, I see a large empty room with soft lighting, hardwood floors, high ceilings, large windows, maybe a ceiling to floor mirror on one wall.

There may even be a lush plant or two in one of the corners of the room. It seems inviting and comfortable, but as long-legged muscular people in colorful leggings and crop tops begin to roll in, the vibe can change drastically. They have all the right clothing and beautifully colored yoga mats. They walk in with their friends talking about how great the last class was and how they mastered a new pose. This can definitely make you want to run.

If you choose to hang around, the language that the yoga teacher is using can sound like a totally different language. There might

be times where they are literally speaking a different language if they are using Sanskrit to call out some of the poses. This can leave you baffled. Other times they might be saying things like “ground down through the feet”, or “feel the length in your spine”. It may sound straightforward to some, or it may make you say, “What the heck are they talking about?”

If this is true for you and you have felt this way or asked yourself questions like “do I really belong here?” I want to tell you that YOU DO BELONG.

Yoga is not about the latest print and style of yoga pant. It is a place for you to find peace, strength, and resilience within yourself. It is also very much a physical practice that may help to manage injuries but also help you to get physically stronger and manage your weight (depending on the type of yoga being practiced and with how much consistency).

There truly is a place for everyone whether it be in a beautiful yoga studio, or even in the comfort of your own home. The beauty is, if we are really practicing yoga, we are not looking at anyone else’s practice, we are looking to find our own. It is imperative in life, that we do not allow what are perceived external negative forces to dictate our decisions.

In the yoga context, if you are inflexible, if you are unsure, if you are intimidated if you are “weak” you are still a yogi. If you have your breath, if you have the will, it is possible to move into a space that may seem terrifying.

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HUMAN SPECIALIST “I hate when I hear people say they are spiritual; what does that even mean!”

I know off the jump, this might have set off your radar. Well, it is supposed to; it is the only way to get people’s attention nowadays. There is so much noise and breaking through that noise takes persistence and creativity. Today, I am going with creativity. So, first of all, I consider myself to be a very spiritual person. The title of this article is something I have heard a few ignorant people say, and at first, I had an emotional reaction to it. Let’s call that reaction irritation. Of course, it took some time, but finally, it was clear that spirituality is different for everyone, even the people who say things like, “What does spirituality even mean?”

The Oxford Dictionary defines religion as “the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods” and spirituality as “the quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things”.

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When you look at all practices of religion and spirituality, one of the elements that remain consistent is love. It is hard to love in a world like this, which is why many doctrines provide constant reminders that you have to show love in all situations. When you are spiritual, you have the ability to love hard, and this is why many of us end up feeling disappointed and hurt by others who have not connected to their spirituality. At that point you have a choice: you can continue to be with that person, with the innerstanding that you are going to get hurt, or you can love them from a distance, wish them well, and keep on kicking.

Spiritual understanding number three; Karma will come for you!

Some of us tangle with this word karma, which seems to go hand in hand with spirituality. Karma is said to be the sum of a person’s actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences. In simple terms whatever you do to others, will be done to you.

This thought is found in many religions, and with

no surprise, it is found in spiritual thought as well.

We create our own experiences not realizing it Spiritual understanding number four; Spirituality is discovered!

My spiritual experience is unique, as is everyone’s. I was born into the Christian faith, but for some reason, it never truly stuck with me. It was hard to satisfy my parents because they are devoted Christians and have certain philosophies which rein true for them. I used to really resent my parents for that until I realized that they too are spiritual. The love they show to everyone, and the way they live their lives is the epitome of spirituality.

We get stuck on semantics and it is then that we miss out on truly connecting with people. I discovered God when I left the semantics out of it.

Spiritual understanding number five; You will have your own path to follow!

The road less traveled is a lonely one; trust me I know this first hand. You have to deal with the thorns and barbs of life. You will have to acquire tools to carve a path through the treacherous times. You will have to persist when things get hard. You will see others on the made out paths move ahead quicker. You will then have to bite your lip, cry a bit, and continue along your path.

Stay with it and know that your spiritual guidance is there; open your ears, your eyes, your heart, and trust and believe that things will work out because you are putting in the work.

A small piece of heaven COLLEEN LINDBERG colleen@carib101.com

LIFESTYLE COACH I was walking in the woods today, along this trail that has been carved out and thought to myself “This place is so serene”. Along the path, I encountered a small stream that spanned for as far as the eye could see. The quietness of the forest (either than my dog running around) got into my heart. I vowed that this place would become my place, a place that I can go and release, be and honor nature and my life.

So that got me thinking, where is your serene, quiet place? What do you do to connect with yourself and just be present with life? I am not sure about you but in the “busyness” of my

days, I don’t think about this often. I kind of get lost in the everyday shuffle that quietness is something I never even knew I needed or was drawn to until I discovered it.

With all of us working, raising families and trying to run businesses, this is hard. We are also so connected to phone and devices, even during our two weeks of vacation a year (if we get that), how are you connecting with yourself and turning it off? There is so much noise in our lives, it’s so important to get back into that sweet quiet space, if only for a few minutes a day.

Here are a few tips to help you out 1. Find a place where you can shut it off. For me, it’s the woods, but it’s also a meditation spot in my bedroom. It’s the central place for me, where I can just light a candle, close my eyes and breathe. For you, it might be different. It might be your garage, your studio, walking the neighborhood or the local park.

2. Schedule time to do this on a daily basis. It’s so important that we take time for ourselves to recharge. Most of the time if it’s not sched-

3.

uled then we won’t do it, unfortunately. So, start to schedule downtime in your days. I have a mandatory flow time in my schedule daily where I can just do whatever I want at that time. No guilt, no questions asked.

Find things that connect with you. Sometimes our best connection to ourselves is when we are doing activities that light us up.

It could be a sporting activity, some artistic creation, dancing, singing, building things.

The list could go on. The more we have these outlets in our life, the more we get connected to ourselves and the more we are able to get the release that we need.

In whatever you are doing, the busy days will always be there. I go hard certain days of the week when I am in town, on those days where there is no forest and no meditation corner, I just sit in my car, close my eyes and breathe. This helps keeps me grounded and centered. Sometimes it’s the lifeline that keeps me moving. We have options in life, taking time for ourselves is a choice. What are you choosing this week?

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Trust agreements and resulting trust: Establishing property ownership VALERIE DYE valerie@carib101.com

LEGAL SPECIALIST

In matrimonial disputes, a spouse who does not own the matrimonial home will benefit from its value through the process of equalization. That spouse will not reap other benefits such as an increase in the value of the home after separation or having the ability to obtain an order for sale of the property.

It is important to note, however, that being on title is not the only way for a matrimonial property or any other property to be owned. Properties can be owned by way of trust through a trust agreement, through a presumption of trust or under a constructive

trust.

If one individual contributes purchase money for a property but that individual does not wish to be placed on title, it is advisable to execute a trust agreement which will outline that the person on title is holding the property in trust for the individual who contributed the money. The person who is not on title then becomes the beneficial owner of the property. A trust agreement is an important tool in situations where persons are placed on title merely to help the owners of the property secure a mortgage. If a trust agreement is not executed, it will then be left to the court to make a ruling as to whether or not a trust exists.

Apart from establishing a trust under a trust agreement the courts often presume the existence of a resulting trust in many matrimonial situations. Often property which was previously jointly owned is transferred only into the name of one spouse so that a mortgage can be obtained or to avoid

action by creditors. Where such a transfer occurs, the court will presume that the property is being held in trust for the nontitled spouse. Furthermore, a property may have been owned by only one spouse from the onset. If the non-titled spouse can show that he or she contributed to the acquisition of the property despite not being on title the court will presume the existence of a resulting trust and deem the non-titled spouse as a part beneficial owner of the property.

This is highlighted in Kerr vs Baranow where the Supreme Court of Canada stated that a resulting trust may arise in either of two situations: ‘through the gratuitous transfer of property from one partner to the other, or the joint contribution by two partners to the acquisition of property, title to which is in the name of only one of them’.

The court further explained that the idea behind a resulting trust is that the property would eventually be given back to the person who gave it in the first place and who is

entitled to it beneficially.

It should be noted that in matrimonial proceedings the court will start out presuming that a trust exists in such situations.

The burden then shifts to the titled owner to rebut the presumption by showing that the transfer was made as a gift to him or her. If the titled spouse is successful in showing that a gift was made to him or her then that spouse will be deemed the sole beneficial owner. As such the court is guided by the intention of the grantor.

In Korman v Korman the Ontario Court of appeal stated in paragraph 40 that the finding of an existence of a resulting trust means that the non-titled owner is in the same position as a joint owner of the home.

This means the non-titled spouse is entitled to the benefits of ownership which includes sharing in the increased value of the home after separation or being able to obtain an order for partition and sale of the property.

The what why and how of SEA Funds KATHY McDONALD kathy@carib101.com

SCHOOL TRUSTEE

Invariably when I am dealing with a concerned parent regarding student achievement for kids with special needs and I inquire if a SEA claim was ever made on behalf of their child, I get the same response. What is SEA? Nope, I am not referring to an ocean or any body of water. SEA refers to the Special Equipment Amount. What is that you ask?

Before I attempt to answer this question indulge me as I pose another question. Parents, are you aware that there is funding available through the Ministry of Education to purchase equipment for students with special needs?

Any equipment that is deemed essential for a student with special educational needs to access the Ontario curriculum or alternate programs as well as equipment that enables such students to achieve success in their academic journey.

The monies that boards of education receive is based on student enrolment, student needs, funding formals and grants. SEA is money that is enveloped solely for acquiring

equipment that can help children with special needs be successful in the classroom. The monies that are received for SEA needs can only be used for this, so if all the funds are not used within the designated school year they may be rolled over to the next year. These excess funds cannot be used for anything else.

Do you know that most boards in Ontario have large amounts of SEA funding that has not been spent? When you consider the number of students that require special educational services and compare the large surplus of SEA funds, I wonder just how many parents are aware of this funding stream.

Examples of eligible expenses includes: staff costs for managing and purchasing equipment, set-up and repairs of such equipment: sensory equipment for example, braillers, speech analysers, hearing support equipment such as FM systems, sound field systems, amplification systems; vision support equipment such as symbols or letter voice translators, print enlargers, computer hardware and software that provide access to curriculum, communication aids such as speech synthesizers; personal care support equipment and SEA, physical assists support equipment such as adjustable desk or computer tables, positioning devices, lifts or harnesses for moving students. For example, if you are the parent of a child with dysgraphia your child is eligible to get the supports he or she may need with scribing.

Claims can be made by qualified

professionals including speech and language pathologist, occupational health therapist, physiotherapist, psychologist and ...YOU the parent or guardian. While you on your own accord cannot access such funds you can certainly advocate for your child to get access to any eligible specialized equipment. Too often as parents, we rely solely on recommendations of the teachers. In an ideal world that would be great. However, invariably we come across teachers that just are not aware of such opportunities themselves or those teachers that place limits on students with special needs and don’t see the point in spending money on special educational supports.

When I go into classrooms and see some students with special equipment, for example, assistive technology, and others without, I start digging deeper. Usually, the student without the technology is as a result of parents being unaware of such supports. I have seen the technology and the great improvements that can be attributed to student success when students have what they need to be successful. I would encourage parents and guardians to visit the Ministry of Education website and read the Special Education Equipment Amount guidelines.

There have been a few changes in the latest guidelines. Read them, become familiar with the document and go advocate for your child or guardian. “Board Responsibilities for SEA Per Pupil Amount and Claims-Based Funding Boards will ensure that, in addition to

any other obligations to give notice under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), the board has informed the parent that a SEA claim had been submitted to the Ministry, in accordance with this guideline, to partially offset the cost of support and services provided by the board for their child.” As outlined in the report “Unused SEA Per Pupil funding must remain as a SEA Per Pupil Amount and be treated as deferred revenue to support future spending on purchases of all computers, software, robotics, computing-related devices and required supporting furniture identified for use by students with special education needs, as well as all training and technician costs for all SEA equipment.” So, parents, guardians, and caregivers it’s not too late. There is money that can be used to support your child with their special educational needs.

Parents and school boards have a legal obligation to meet the needs of ALL its students including those with special educational needs. I would encourage parents and guardians to visit your child’s school board website, speak with the child’s teacher as well as the Special Education Resource Teacher (SERT). It is very important to advocate for your child or find someone who can. If you are not making any headway contact your child’s school board trustee. So, journey with me as we strive to make sure that all students are successful including those with special educational needs. Walk Good. Belle Marché!

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Justice for mental health BRITTNEY CHANNER brittney@carib101.com

JUSTICE WARRIOR

On January 31st, 2018, Bell media marked their 8th year of “Bell Let’s Talk”. This remarkable initiative is designed to begin the conversation of Canada’s mental health and provide a safe platform for those who suffer from mental health issues. This initiative has allowed people from all walks of life to engage in open and honest discussions about mental health with descriptions of what it’s like dealing with issues such as these. In addition, this initiative has provided hope in offering new ideas and or solutions for those who bravely battle with mental illness every year. Some common forms of mental health issues range from but are not limited to bipolar disorder, anxiety and panic attacks, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. While I think this is a great attempt in opening up some serious dialogue with contributing efforts in ending the stigma attached with mental illness, I do believe more should be done on a legal basis in order to ensure that people who suffer from mental illness AND/OR a disability that greatly affects their mental state; are protected under the law from being taken advantage of. Providing some form of legal protection to those who suffer from mental illness can be one of the missing links that help individuals feel comfortable within their own skin and therefore, prevent them from being exploited in any way shape or form.

There are many individuals, including myself, that know of someone who battles with one or more of the mental health issues noted above. As outsiders looking in, it can be maddening to watch someone you love suffer in silence. In addition, it can be twice as difficult to watch someone you love battle some form of mental health issue and be exploited or manipulated at the same time. One common realization amongst people who share these experiences is how “impressionable” and low their mental state can be; therefore disallowing for sound and reasonable judgements. Due to this, people with mental health issues or a disability that affects their overall mental health, are seen as easy targets for those who wish to manipulate them for their own greater interest. By proposing the idea of offering some form of legal precedent or security, it can potentially deter individuals who seek to cause harm in any way shape or form; therefore creating a positive and safe environment for those who are deemed vulnerable to fully express themselves.

For example, a close family friend of mine battles with a mild form of Asperger’s Syndrome also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder. Asperger’s is a mild form of autism that is characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction and sometimes non-verbal communication along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviours and interests. Nevertheless, because of how “normal” individuals with Asperger’s may appear to be, many of their issues or problems go unnoticed leaving them to suffer in silence; without help from those around them. Those who are familiar with the symptoms of Asperger’s know that one of the most obvious symptoms is social awkwardness. Individuals with Asperger’s, find it hard to comprehend the social cues and social prompts that exist amongst a social setting. In addition, those diagnosed with Asperger’s may find it difficult to make reasoned judgements based on facts regarding their surroundings. For this reason, those around them may find their behaviour abnormal. As for my family friend, because he displays a majority of these characteristics, it was shocking to discover that a “friend” who he thought was caring and honest had ulterior motives and swindled him out of $12,000.

To someone like me looking at his situation, it is evident that there were warning signs to prove that this individual was not genuine; but to my friend, he was unable to make the much-needed connections due to his disability.

In this particular case, having some form of legal protection that would enabled my friend to go after the individual that manipulated him, would have definitely improved the overall situation. However, what he soon realized was how alone he was and had no one to stick up for him in such an exasperating situation; which made him sink into a deep depression. The truth is, because of the issues he faces regarding his mental health, due to his disability, he was exploited, used and mistreated by someone he thought cared for him; and he was now left to clean up the mess all by himself. I guess what I am trying to say here is that initiatives like “Bell Let’s Talk” are amazing in ending the stigma that is associated with mental health.

It definitely provides an escape for people to genuinely talk about the problems they face when it comes to battling one or more of the many types of mental health issues. However, if we are able to expand on this initiative and find more ways to help people who face discrimination or judgment regarding their mental health, utilizing the many resources we have, I think we can create a welcoming environment and truly end the shame that is felt by many Canadians. Moreover, we can also avoid situations where people are exploited solely because of their mental state.

Let’s Start Discussing!

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Dive into the eccentric 80s with Memphis design CRAZY FOR TERRAZZO Terrazzo is a type of floor and wall covering composed of natural stone fragments, coloured marble and cement. It’s an integral compo­ nent of the Memphis movement, as its speckled and imperfect appearance con­ forms wonderfully to this trend’s distinctive style.

Is your home décor in need of a drastic change? If you’re a fan of the extrava­ gant 80s, then Memphis design may be just the cure for your drab interior.

Read on to discover the secrets of this eccentric décor trend that’s making a big comeback.

WHAT IS MEMPHIS STYLE? Introduced in 1981 by the renowned designer Ettore Sottsass and his Memphis Group — an Italian design and architecture collective that brought together the decade’s most prominent visionaries — this style is anything but bland. Characterized by bold, colourful furniture and accessories, Memphis-style interiors push the boundaries of eclectic design to create a truly unique aesthetic.

Here are some tips to help you trans­ form your home into a playful space where Memphis design is in the spotlight: • Choose bright colours that will give your home personality. Opt for ca­

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nary yellow, electric blue, cotton candy pink, scarlet red and lime green when it comes to your cushions, tables, carpets, lamps and accesso­ ries, for example.

• Prioritize stripes, polka dots, abstract designs and zigzags. Choose acces­ sories, furniture and wallpaper with bold patterns and designs.

• Incorporate a variety of geometric shapes: squares, rectangles, circles, po­ lygons, triangles, etc. These details are key elements of the Memphis trend, and they also confer struc­ ture and rhythm to your home’s in­ terior.

• Vary textures and materials to high­ light the whimsical quality of Memphis design. Include plastic, wood, marble, metal or decorative laminate to add depth to your décor.

For a home that’s reminiscent of the 80s and Memphis design, choose bold colours and include a variety of shapes, textures and patterns.

Re-introducing velvet!

Noble and sophisticated by nature, velvet has always been considered a stately fabric.

This autumn, it’s making its way back into our homes to create an atmosphere best described as cozy chic.

Whether used sparingly or abundantly, velvet always makes a statement. For a beautiful in­ terior that’s in with the times, opt for darker colours like purple, forest green, burgundy or indigo. Remember, the richer the better!

Between couches, armchairs, benches, carpets, curtains and headboards, there are so many ways to add a little (or a lot of ) velvety softness to your home this fall!

Black stainless steel appliances are all the rage

It’s all about the copper!

A versatile metal, copper is widely used in numerous in­ dustries (agriculture, transportation, telecommunica­ tions, healthcare, architecture, art, design, etc.). Equally po­ pular in interior design, copper is favoured for its authentic character that can be either minimalist or glamorous in style. Read on to find out how to bring this sophisticated metal into your home!

FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES Copper (or copper alloy) is used in the manufacturing of countless décor items and practical household objects. By visi­ ting speciality retailers in your region, you can find light fix­ tures, mirrors, clocks, potholders, kitchen utensils and office equipment, among a myriad of other items, that feature the metal with varying prominence. In terms of furniture, your op­ tions are just as varied. Copper-accented end tables, chairs, shelves and stools, for example, add warmth to any interior.

Are you crazy for copper? Opt for copper handles on your bathroom or kitchen cabinets, and install a faucet with a matching finish.

Appliances with a dark stainless steel finish combine elegance and practicality. Are you looking to enhance your kitchen’s appeal with a luxurious new fridge, stove or dishwasher? Read on to find out more about the latest trend in kitchen design!

With their sleek and satiny finish, black stainless steel appliances harmonize well with numerous materials and add a contemporary touch to virtually any style of décor. They’re especially perfect for adding character to modern, industrial and contemporary kitchen designs.

What’s more, many black stain­ less steel appliances are stain-resistant and therefore camouflage the appearance of unsightly fingerprints (hallelu­ jah!). They’re also very easy to clean: a quick wipe with a dry or damp cloth is enough to restore the surface’s magnifi­ cent shine!

LUSTROUS OR OXIDIZED? Since copper has a tendency to tarnish with time, your favourite décor items may become discoloured as the years go by. If you like the old-fashioned look of vintage designs — which happen to be in vogue this year — then all the better! However, if you’d prefer to restore your copper accessories’ original lustre, simply sprinkle a lemon wedge with salt and gently rub it against your tarnished items. Rinse well with lukewarm water, and you’re done!

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AUDI banks on tech Audi, long-dependent on diesel, has had a change of heart and now hopes that 25% of its revenues will soon come from the sale of plug-in hybrid or fully electric vehicles. The German automaker is also betting big on the latest tech, showcasing an entirely digital control panel in all of its models in addition to boosting the autonomous driving capability of the newly redesigned A8 to a level 3 (ability to selfdrive at speeds up to 50 km/h).

While the majority of Audi’s sedans are expected to hold onto their current look until 2020, the automaker has announced plans to expand its SUV offerings. Q1 and Q2 models are in development for the European market, but they won’t cross the Atlantic any time soon.

We already know that the Q8, introduced during last year’s car show season, will make its way onto the market later this year, and Audi is planning a 2019 release

for its next-generation of e-tron fully electric SUVs. This is expected to include a vehicle based on the Q7 SUV that will offer a range of 500 kilometres and will compete with the Tesla Model X at a lower price. Finally, Audi has a model in the works that will bridge the gap between the Q3 and Q5 SUVs. Aptly named Q4, it will compete with the likes of the BMW X4, but with a sportier style.

Audi Q8

Audi Q4

2018 Audi A8

SUBARU celebrates 50 years in North America 2018 marks Subaru’s 50th anniversary in the North American market. From humble beginnings in 1968, revenues have been growing for quite some time, with models such as the Outback and Forester leading the way in 2018 Subaru Ascent

sales.

Subaru is about to release an all-new model called the Ascent. It’s the Japanese automaker’s first-ever vehicle with seating for seven or eight people. The Ascent will be equipped with a new turbocharged 2.4-L 4-cylinder engine producing 268 horsepower. With time, this new powertrain will replace the brand’s 6-cylinder boxer engine, which is currently being phased out from all models. By the way, coffee lovers will be happy to hear that no fewer than 19 cup holders will be available aboard the Ascent! Equipped with Subaru’s legen-

2018 Subaru BRZ tS

dary 4-wheel drive system, this 2019 release will set you back around $35,000 for an entry-level model.

There’s a good chance that Subaru will launch a plug-in hybrid version of the Ascent in 2019.

Elsewhere in the lineup, the BRZ sport compact will be available in a new, even sportier S version, while the Crosstrek, Impreza and Legacy, which under­went minor upgrades last year, will be back virtually un­changed for 2018, as will the WRX and WRX STI. Subaru, which doesn’t yet have a fully electric ve­

hicle on its roster, has mentioned plans to release one built on the same platform as the Forester around 2021.

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WEEK OF MAY 27TH TO JUNE 2, 2018

ARIES

The luckiest signs this week: PISCES, ARIES AND TAURUS

You’ll feel particularly emotional for a few days this week.

Luckily, you’ll still manage to keep smiling and make people around you laugh.

TAURUS

At work, you’ll find yourself in a good position to conclude an important negotiation. You’ll succeed in pul­ling off a clever ruse that will leave you with more money in your pocket, and everyone will be satisfied.

PUZZLE NO. 657 ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 657

HOW TO PLAY :

GEMINI

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

One of your co­workers will take an unexpected leave of absence, and you’ll end up with the bulk of their work. You might fall a bit behind on your deadlines, but the si­tuation will benefit you overall. A promotion may even be waiting on the other side.

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.

CANCER

You’ll be warmly applauded and congratulated for one of your accomplishments. Your partner will be particularly attentive and eager to take on long­term projects with you.

LEO

PUZZLE NO. 920

You’ll dedicate lots of time to young children who are particularly deman­ding. You’ll probably have to drive them around quite a bit as well. Try to make the most of it and have fun.

VIRGO

41. Whip 42. Varnish ingredient 47. Indifferent 50. Ancient 52. Harassed 53. Attendant 54. Foot part 55. Govern 56. Whistled 57. Male descendant 58. Winter coaster

DOWN

ACROSS

1. Mast or boom 5. Hen’s output 8. Partly open 12. Car for hire 13. Once and for ___ 14. Secret writing 15. Eons 16. Afternoon

affair 17. Viewed 18. Favorable votes 20. Circle sections 22. Carved stone 24. Big ____ 27. Expel 31. ____ and

beyond 33. Purpose 34. Dried fruits 35. Horse 36. State positively 37. Bunny’s motion 38. Skirt shape: hyph.

25. Constantly 26. Wren’s dwelling 27. China item 28. Division preposition 29. Short distance 30. Hive insect 32. Public transport 34. Skillet 39. Plunders 40. Domed home

41. Went by plane 43. Makes a boo-boo 44. Eternal spirit 45. Still 46. Require 47. Hired car 48. Fuel 49. Byron product 51. Animal’s lair

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 920

1. Don’t leave!

2. Book leaf 3. Chopping tools 4. Elevation 5. Do lunch 6. Shine 7. Glower 8. Pros 9. Delight 10. Fruity drink 11. Embarrassment shade 19. Public disgrace 21. Rougher 23. Decorative piece 24. Skeletal material

Pay attention to the instructions you’re given this week to avoid having to start over. Communication might be particularly difficult. Double­check all your info before you act.

LIBRA

You’ll crunch some numbers and realize that you have enough money to start a project you’ve been mea­ning to do for a while.

Emotionally speaking, there are things in your relationship that you need to clarify now before you end up in an undesirable situation.

SCORPIO

You’re full of initiative, but it’s important to discuss with the people around you before making a decision that could affect them. An im­pressive pay raise will fall within your reach.

SAGITTARIUS

You’ll start a new diet or find a medical treatment of some sort that will greatly improve your quality of life and give you the energy you need to accomplish your dreams. You’ve been feeling tired lately — it’s time to get some rest.

CAPRICORN

Friendships and romantic relationships don’t always work out as harmoniously as we’d hope. You might have some decisions to make on that front. You’ll need to review your priorities to find balance between fun and responsibility.

AQUARIUS

You’ll have all the inspiration you need to start redecorating your home. What’s more, your friends will be more than happy to lend a hand.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS USE AMERICAN SPELLING

PISCES

You’ll start making plans for the summer. You won’t hesitate to tigh­ten your belt in an effort to save up enough to take the trip of a life­time. It’ll be worth it.

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Variable or fix mortgages…which is better?

JAY BRIJPAUL brijpaul@carib101.com

REAL ESTATE PRO

Big banks are slashing their variable rate mortgages while the fixed rate mortgages are climbing. HSBC recently dropped its variable rate to as low as 2.39% in the heat of competition.

Variable rate mortgages, known as VRM, are called adjustable rate mortgages and are linked to the Bank of Canada’s benchmark rate, currently at 1.25%. Fixed rate mortgages are linked to the bond market where the interest rate is higher and is fixed. Banks usually get some of their mortgage money from the bond market and that is why interest on the fixed rate mortgages are usually higher.

Many mortgages are due for renewal and most of the big banks are trying to cash in by offering large discounts on variable rate mortgages. If you are the kind of person who would lose sleep over interest rate fluctuations, then it is best to go with the fixed five-year rate, currently at 3.6%. If you decide to go variable, however, the current rate would be 2.45% and that’s approximately $100 less in interest payments for every $100,000 mortgage. Going variable and carrying the lowest mortgage payment is not the best option. The idea is to stick with the variable mortgage but increase the monthly payment to match the current five-year rate which will result in a quicker mortgage reduction.

Variable is riskier, but the interest rate rise will be slow and even if the variable rate climbed by 1% over the year, it will still be less than the current five-year fixed rate.

The lower rates will result in less interest payment and more money going to the principle. If the interest rate climbs, more of the payments will go towards the interest but the monthly payment will not change.

Variable rate mortgages can be open or closed. With an open mortgage, the owner can pay it off without any penalties. However, the interest rate on an open mortgage is much higher. An owner may want to choose an open mortgage if they are planning to sell their home soon or if they want to pay off a large portion of the principal. Most owners choose a closed mortgage where there is a penalty to break it. With closed mortgages, the penalty is usually the higher of three months interest or an interest adjustment if the interest rate changes. This may not be the case for all mortgages and that is why it is imperative to read the mortgage disclosure statement before accepting.

Variable mortgages can be converted to a fixed rate mortgage at any time during the term. Some banks would allow the owner to convert to a fixed rate mortgage at a pre-determined rate. This is a great option because an owner can take advantages of the lower variable rate knowing that in the event of a rate hike, they are protected.

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Impact of Canada’s aging population: Planning for your golden years FAZAAD BACCHUS fazaad@carib101.com

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Many Canadians will have the opportunity to retire, however, it will not be a golden period as it should be. I say “should be” because I believe that life is made up of three different stages. From the time you are born to approximately age 25 should be your learning years, from age 25 to 65 should be your earning years and from 65 to death should be your golden years. This should be the time where you retire with dignity, enjoy the fruits of your labor and children of your offspring.

However, for many, this period of retirement does not come, or if it does, it comes as the “yearning years” I have often seen many seniors forced to continue to work due to the fact that have bills and have either not planned nor saved enough for their retirement. How is

it that some can retire, go on cruises and exotic destinations whilst others are struggling to make ends meet. A long and fruitful retirement is not just the product of good health - careful financial planning is also necessary. Making the right investments; managing debt; making the income tax system work in your favor; and ensuring that appropriate insurance coverage is in place are all a part of the mix.

There are some misconceptions that can cost a senior dearly, among these are: expenses will drop at retirement, needing less money. Retirement will only last for 10 -15 years. Government and company pension plans will cover basic living expenses. Pension payments will keep pace with inflation. An employer’s health insurance plan will cover medical expenses. There’s plenty of time to start saving for retirement. There’s no point in starting early - saving just a little bit early on won’t help.

It’s an ironic situation when you consider that financial worries during retirement are more a function of lack of proper planning than a lack of money. Rising health care costs, changes in employer-sponsored benefit plans, and potential future changes in Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plan benefits all will

affect the quality of our retirement. What then is the solution…planning, proper planning, and early planning. Here are some of the factors to consider for your retirement:

At what age do you want to retire and how long do you expect you will be in retirement? This should be tied in with your family’s and your expected longevity. If you are in very good health, plan for a very long retirement and the opposite if you are in poor health.

What is your current net worth? This will help determine when you really might be ready to retire and if your assets can last you during the retirement period. What is your current budget? Do you expect that this budget can be reduced, thereby reducing your standard of living but still allowing you a decent lifestyle? What is your present income flow?

Do you have assets like rental income property that can increase your retirement income?

Planning for your golden years requires starting early. You need to make investments in financial instruments or real estate property. There is an accumulation phase and a de-accumulation, both ares equally important.

Start planning with the help of an advisor today.

Insurance industry disruption; where the consumer benefits ANDREW STEWART andrew@carib101.com

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We live in an era of constant disruption. We cannot rely on yesterday’s tools and process in today’s world. We hear phrases such as big data, mobile connectivity, product innovation.

Life insurance is a fundamentally hard product to sell, as it requires people to think about their deaths and promises no immediate rewards.

The life insurance industry is going through a technology shake-up, with life insurance startups dictating the way business should be done going forward. Trying to fix issues surrounding application process, lengthy decision wait time, underwriting inconsistencies and inefficient data transfer protocols are just a few of the issues they are looking to resolve.

The disruption is happening in a couple of main ways. The first category is trying to reduce the friction in the life insurance buying process by making customer researching needs, shopping for rates, completing applications and accepting policy offers easier for the consumer. The second category is focused on serving the insurance companies by enhanc-

ing their internal process, making administration and underwriting quicker, more accurate and efficient. You can already start to see these changes with life insurance products such as term, guaranteed and simplified issue.

You the consumer can now go to a website and complete a life insurance application in 15 minutes or less. They offer term life insurance policies in 10, 20 and 30-year term plans, with face amounts ranging from $50,000 to 1 million. The reason why they are able to make the switch to online offers and process is, data has shown that first with term insurance only 2% of all policies are actually ever paid out. Second, when consumers complete their applications there is very little discrepancies in what is disclosed and their medical history.

Online applications are on the rise, moving away from the “old days” of paper applications and an insistence on collecting fluids from clients. The plan to cut paper applications over the next two years will be a huge change not only for consumers but also for advisors and how they interact with their clients. The idea of being limited to working with an advisor in your area is being eradicated. For example, with the insurance industry turning away from the requirements of taking blood, oral fluids and accepting electronic signatures I can service a client virtually no matter where they live. This provides added freedom and efficiency for both the consumer and the advisor.

The final hurdle to standardize is deciding how policies will be delivered to policyholders. The

usual old way was for your advisor to deliver to you in-person or by courier. The plan is to be able to deliver the policies directly to the policyholders electronically by encrypted email.

What is on the big data horizon?

Big data doubles every nine years and its impact on medicine is profound. For example, the discovery of mutations in two specific genes, BRCA1 and BRCA2, that significantly increase the risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer have led to preventive tests, surgeries, and treatments. Can a simple medication history based on trend and grouping analysis predict mortality and set premiums for an individual?

Can the data on your wearable device, postal code and membership at the gym help make you eligible for the best rates available? There is much in the big-data box to unpack.

Increase consumer awareness While insurance consumers generally are aware of their own costs and coverage, they are less familiar with the factors that influence insurance costs. Similarly, they recognize in the future the benefits of smart products, but in general, are not yet persuaded that the value exceeds their cost. Consumers today have the chance to smarter and more informed before making a buying decision on any product or service. With just a smartphone you can research, check reviews and look for expert advice.

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U-17 coach Bernard Jr ready for challenges at international level TRINIDAD -- FORMER West Indies all-rounder David Bernard Jr believes he is well-equipped for coaching at the national level and is expressing readiness for the challenge after experience gained throughout his playing years.

Bernard, appointed Jamaica Under-17 head coach, has been guiding players through preparation ahead of the regional cricket tournament in Trinidad and Tobago in July.

“It’s been a good experience

thus far,” he told the Jamaica Observer after a training session with his young charges at Kensington Park Monday morning.

“For most of my professional career I’ve been a certified coach. I got my Level Two certification in England about 12 years ago, but I wasn’t able to use it because I was playing.

“It’s been a seamless transition and it’s nothing new — because being a player in the national set-up,

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automatically there are responsibilities that you have to take up. Helping other players along is something I’ve always been doing, so hopefully all goes well,” added the former right-hand middle order batsman and right-arm pacer.

The 36-year-old Jamaican, who played three Tests and 20 OneDay International matches for the regional side, is tasked with improving the fortunes of the Under-17s after dismal finishes in recent tournaments.

“We have some good players, so hopefully we can improve on previous years. The preparation has been okay, but as coaches you’d want as much time to prepare the team. Unfortunately we haven’t had much time, but with that in mind we’re doing the best we can and hopefully we can be competitive and win a few games,” Bernard, who is also a coach at boyhood club Kensington CC, told the Observer.

Bernard played 127 first class matches between 2000 and 2016, and averaged 25.75 with the bat and 27.83 with the ball. But some believe his sixinnings Test career was way too short for someone who averaged 40.4 with the bat.

“There are no regrets; I enjoyed my career. Probably I didn’t have the international career that I wanted, but it was always good playing and I had the opportunity to play for the West Indies, which I cherish dearly,” he explained in reference to his playing days.

“I still cherish the experience of playing at that level because not many people get to play there. Maybe I didn’t perform well enough and it’s also down to people making selection, but that’s how it goes and I have nothing against anyone, and I don’t think there is any reason for that,” Bernard added..

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