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the Downtown Core. From September 20t – 26th, 2019, various locations across Downtown Toronto were graced with the presence of astronauts and scientists, podcasts and influencers, gathered together to find solutions to our societies tough problems. This is the goal of Elevate, “to unite the world’s innovators to solve society’s greatest challenges”. But how can all of this
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Mary Otumahana aka WondrWomn The girl next door that raps “Pink was never been my favourite colour, but pink is bold, it is humorous, it is happy! I like looking at things from a pink perspective; anything covered with pink, you have to look at it differently.” ~WondrWomn I won’t lie, the very first thing that I noticed about this young woman was all the pink that she was rocking; she has pink in her hair, her clothes are usually pink, and it is not just an ordinary soft pink, it is that pink that makes you take notice. The same thing can be said about the North London native’s sound; what I heard when I first took in this young Hip Hop genius is reminiscent of the days when I really loved Hip Hop. The days of McLyte, Miss Elliot, Tupac; it was not a surprise that during our interview, she mentioned some of these names when we
discussed who some of her inspirations were. During our interview, Mary displays all the characteristics of the young introverted child that she refers to herself as. She tells me that she knew she loved Hip Hop from a very young age; she remembers listening to Hip Hop with her older brother, and there was something about the flow of words that got her. She knew that words had power, and if strung together the right way, they could tell a compelling story. She began rapping at the age of 14, and by the age of 17, she was given an opportunity to record her music. It was then that Mary realized that this was what she wanted to do for the rest of her life. “It is not the easiest decision to make; rap music is not a realistic career in the UK. I was saying this at a time where
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there were few Hip Hop artists around. Yeah, we had The Skinny Man, and Kano, but they are considered Underground Hip Hop Artists.” Of course, choosing to be a musician is no easy choice, especially when it comes to parents. I was curious as to what her mom said when she told her the decision that she had made, “Mom knew I was good; she knew I had talent, but like any parent she was worried about me. She wanted me to have a stable life.” One thing Mary knew was that people liked what she was doing. “When the kids at my school heard, ‘Me and my Boys’ they began to give me credit. I knew that I had a tough decision to make, music or school; music won!” “With music, it allows you to explore, and use your imagination. You are allowed to be more individual and unique” WondrWomn She knew that she wanted to be an independent artist; where she could manage herself, market herself and you know what? It has turned out pretty well for her. She has managed to cultivate her own niche style of rap; her style would be described as a mix of boom bap, sprinkled with a little bit of jazz, with a dash of live bands. Her collection of work includes her new single “Table 4 1”. “I think this is the one song that you really hear a lot of my story. The reason I make music is because I am the one who can tell my story.” Coupled with its sweet and raw melody to match the personable nature of the track shows another side of this beautiful mind. The song follows the release of her hip hop based three track EP “The Girl Next Door, That Raps” that came out mid 2018. With the popularity of the Internet and social media, independent artists have a chance to do more, and WondrWomn is taking every advantage provided to her. She is fresh home from her latest international live performance, where she opened up for Spanish Hip Hop group SFDK in Jerez, Spain, to a
crowd of over 3,000 people. “I was actually very inspired during my time in Spain; not only was I honoured with opening for SFDK, I also had a chance to be interviewed by Onda Jerez. This industry can be a bit exclusive at times; it is an industry that is filled with this elitist idea about success. What many don’t realize is that success can be different for different people. We as individuals have to determine what success means for us.” Other then writing her own music, Mary has focused her attention on her own project that offers young people (aged 1625) access to free studio time, music industry mentoring and performance opportunities. She sees it as an important way to engage the young people who have a love for the music and creative arts industry. Her program provides training for those looking to gain experience in the real world. The inspiration for The RecordShop came from her attendance at a Young Creative’s course at the Roundhouse. The program was for people aged 11–25; they are given practical experience in a creative space where they were able to develop their skills in different art sectors. Mary recalls that one of her first stage performances was at the Roundhouse. This was the place that she was able to hone her skills and meet other like-minded individuals. In October 2015, she decided that she would find her own way of providing that same experience to young people, so she rented a space at the Tottenham Enterprise Centre and started The RecordShop. It is her dedication to the music, and to her community that allows her to keep going regardless of the difficulties that she faces. All the way from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, we want to give a shout out to Mary Otumahana, our very own girl next door!
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And the winner of the World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination 2019 is… SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com
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For many people living around the world, vacationing is imperative because it has always been a great way to destress, and leave thoughts of work, personal problems, and regular routines behind. It is why the Caribbean has become so popular for those travellers who want to experience a little bit of fun, and a lot of culture. So, it is about that time for you; you need to get away for a little bit, but where are you going to go? Toronto Caribbean Newspaper has decided to help our readers out by offering a Winter Wish List, which will bring the best in travel suggestions, wedding desti-
nations, family vacations ideas, and solo getaways. To start our Winter Wish List, we would like to present to you St. Lucia (St. LOO-sha , not St. LOO-see-a). Saint Lucia was first known a “Louanalao” by the Arawak Indians in 200 AD meaning “Island of the Iguanas,” and then “Hewanorra,” in 800 AD, just after the Carib Indians arrived. The Caribs lived on Saint Lucia until the 1600s when settlers attempted to take control of the island to boost European trade. During colonialism, the Caribs fought for their island, but to no avail. A pirate named François Le Clerc, used Pigeon Island (just north of the island) to attack Spanish ships in the 1500s, and finally colonized the Caribs. Despite it’s past, Pigeon Island is now a National Landmark with historic sites and museums to enthral those who visit. Saint Lucia has become popular for couples that are planning to get married and are looking for a honeymoon destination. Saint Lucia has won the World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination Award ten times, with their most recent win in 2018. Close your eyes and imagine what it would be like
to get married with a waterfall as a backdrop; how about getting married barefoot, with your feet in soft sand, looking at crystal clear waters, and a perfect horizon. The options in Saint Lucia are endless with majestic parks, historical churches, luxurious resorts, and many other attractive venues to choose from. It is one of the many reasons why Saint Lucia has been nominated by the World Travel Awards for four global titles that could see the island being named the best among the world’s leading travel destinations. The World Travel Awards is the most prestigious, comprehensive and sought-after awards programme in the global travel and tourism industry, which is why it is an accolade which many travel destinations strive to achieve. This award offers not only global recognition, but also showcases the destinations attractions, and culture, which will encourage travellers to take a second look. In the 26th annual World Travel Awards (WTA), Saint Lucia will vie for the titles of: •
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Now it is your turn. Voting for your favourite destination pick in the WTA categories is open and runs until midnight on October 20th, 2019. The global community is invited to vote so encourage friends and family members to take part, as the nominee gaining the most votes in a category will be named the winner of that category. The red-carpet World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony will take place on November 28th, 2019 at Royal Opera House Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. If you are a proud Saint Lucian, here is an opportunity to support your island, and prove to the world why Saint Lucia is one of the best islands to visit in the Caribbean. Visit https://www.worldtravelawards.com/votefor-quito&action=login and place your vote. May the best destinations win.
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What is new media and how can it help us: A look back at Elevate 2019 CHRISTINA GWIRA christina@carib101.com
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Continued From Page 1 -- First up on the docket are the stages. In total, there were thirteen stages, sprawled across the Downtown Core. The stages that were during this year’s Elevate were: AI, Business, Data Analytics, Digital Transformation, Main Stage: ScaleUp, Money, New Media, Product, Retail, Smart Cities Summit 4.0, Talent, Wellness and Youth. That’s quite a lot. Each stage was represented by a different venue within the City. I hung out mostly at the New Media and Talent stages. New Media took place at the Design Exchange (DX), located at 234 Bay Street. Talent, was nestled deep within the MaRS Centre (MaRS), home to Facebook and many other startups. This was a very cool idea as it allowed you to move and explore the city, while learning about new and interesting advances in technology and business. Checking in at DX was easy and the volunteers for the event were super helpful and friendly. One of them even took my photo in front of the Elevate sign, which was a nice touch. The first talk that I heard for the day was given by Samantha Barry, the editor-in-chief of GLAMOUR Magazine. Her talk was on, “The Evolution of Women in Power”. The visuals of her presentation were outstanding. She showcased how the magazine had changed its focus from less of a print magazine, to creating content in digital formats, like the “She Makes Money Moves Podcast” – to provide content that is accessible, inclusive and can reach a broader audience. Across the screen, images of women from all backgrounds and sizes entered and exited, a real testament to the content that GLAMOUR creates on a daily basis to uplift and inform their audience. In the age of fake news, bad news and fake views, it was good to see a publication that was putting their coins behind truly making digital media a benefit to all. The next talk featured Ariel Garten of MUSE. This was a new one for me. Muse is a wearable brain sensing headband. In short, the MUSE headband provides “technology assisted meditation”. Yes, a headband that helps you meditate. Ariel shared with the room her story, which, funny enough, wasn’t really one of a struggle to success, and she was bold in saying so herself. She says that the reason for this is because she has always believed that one can “choose the thoughts in your head”. As such, she wanted to provide a way for people to use the powerful
technique of meditation, which she says was a critical part to her success, to help them also achieve their own successes. During her talk, she took us through an exercise on how to deal with our inner jerk. It was an insightful moment, and one that I’ll remember to apply in my own walk of life. The next talk that I attended at Elevate was one I didn’t plan for. I was busy checking my phone for notifications from home and office, and was looking for a power outlet to charge my phone. Disgruntled with the fact that this particular location didn’t have any charging stations, I wandered back into the green-lit auditorium. I walked into a talk by Jeremie Saunders of Sick Boy Podcast. I had no clue what the heck the talk was about. Come to find out, the talk was about cultivating connection through vulnerability, a very fitting title. At the time, I didn’t know the name of the talk, as it wasn’t one that I had favorited on the super-duper cool Elevate app. However, as I was fiddling with my data (for some reason, it wasn’t working), I was hearing his story talking about “Glamdrew”. Glamdrew was a guest on the Sickboy Podcast who was living with a terminal form of cancer. Jeremie shared with us snippets from Glamdrew’s podcast episode, including photos and glimpses into the performative art piece that Glamdrew directed and performed, three days before passing away. The talk totally sidetracked me, I didn’t expect it, but it brought to the forefront as to how we can use new media – like podcasting, livestreaming and the like – to create a community that we can become open and honest with. The next talk was around the world of influencers. The world of influencer marketing is one that is more glitter than gold, and in my opinion, the panel presented before us proved that. I wasn’t impressed with their findings, but I promise you, we’ll get to that in a later article. What would probably be the highlight of my stay at Elevate would be the conversion moderated by Claudette McGowan, who also interviewed Former First Lady Michelle Obama. HXUSE co-founder Ahmed Ismail hammered on the importance of, “getting the bag”, while Erin Alofson of Pinterest made it very clear that when it came to talent, it is the people in sales, that stay around. The question she posed to the audience was this, “how can you bring money to the company?”. Overall, my experience at Elevate was one that cannot simply be contained in one article. Over the course of the next few editions, I plan to share more about the various nuances and lessons that I experienced and witnessed at this great event. In closing, I do believe that new media can help us, if we are ready and willing to do the necessary work to harness it for our own good, for others are doing, so why shouldn’t we?
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“Our goal is to be the role model for sustainable largescale agriculture not only in Guyana but in the Caribbean.” ~ Jared Kissoon (Chief Operating Officer, Pomeroon Trading) Pomeroon Trading made history by filing to list its shares on the Guyana Stock Exchange. Even though Guyana has enormous potential for agricultural growth, up until now it has had no agricultural company that was listed on the Stock Exchange. This initial public offering will make the company just one of three companies to successfully join the Guyana Stock Exchange over the last decade. The company plans to issue an additional 133,333 new shares at a price of $7.50 US per share for any new investors who wish to invest in the company. This is a history-making announcement and with this company on the stock market, it is demonstrating to the Guyanese people that Pomeroon is aligned with the country for the long haul. Pomeroon Trading is a coconut and tropical fruit grower and processor based in Guyana that exports across the Caribbean and to North America. The company began growing coconuts and tropical fruits in the Pomeroon in 2017, with a vision from day one to build a sustainable agriculture company focused on exports but with a strong social mandate. The company’s community aspect of its business is the part that it is most proud of.
They operate in an area of Guyana with few jobs, yet they employ over 50 workers (with a target of 85% Amerindian and 60% women). Workers are paid on time and fairly. Pomeroon Trading also runs CSR programs in the region. In short, they built a dining room at a local primary school, run empowerment training sessions for female entrepreneurs and now they are building libraries and computer centers at two local schools. Canada’s largest Caribbean Newspaper (Toronto Caribbean Newspaper) had the pleasure of speaking with both Duncan Turnbull, one of the Co-founders of Pomeroon Trading and Jared Kissoon the Chief Operating Officer about this recordbreaking venture that is taking place in Guyana. Kissoon, who has previous experience in logging and saw-milling, construction project development and sales were recruited last year to head the company’s operations in the South American Country. When asked about the company’s vision for the next five years, Kissoon replied, “Our plan is to expand throughout Guyana and possibly the Caribbean region wherever the assets are. Things are not what they used to be when most of you left in the 70s and 80s, and the scale to which we are doing our operations is very different to most of the agribusiness in Guyana and I mean different for the good.” Turnbull had very encouraging words for folks wanting to come aboard as well, he said, “Along with investors, we also want to attract normal everyday people from the Caribbean and elsewhere in the world, who want to share in the success of companies operating in the Caribbean. I think it is a shame that so many of the companies that operate in that bit of the world are listed in Toronto, London and New York away from the region where it is more difficult for investors to invest. We are trying to change that by rejuvenating the Guyanese Stock Exchange and we are delighted
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to welcome other investors to share in this journey with us.” Turnbull was asked how the mom and pop farmers factor in with his big company, and he replied, “The reality is, Guyana used to have 80,000 acres of coconut land all run by small mom and pop farmers, but over time farming became more and more competitive and required more finance to run. We think that we play an important role in stimulating the coconut industry for all Guyanese farmers, so we would like the 80,000 acres to be grown again by small farmers but underpinned by investments from abroad like ours.” When asked if he had any advice for like-minded folks Kisoon said, “You can come and see what we are doing then, you have two choices, either come on board and join our team or you can emulate and we are happy to go either way.”
African female photographers: owning the narrative through images SELINA McCALLUM salina@carib101.com
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One question Sandrine Colard heard a lot when working on the photography exhibit titled, The Way She Looks: A History of Female Gazes in African Portraiture, was if there were even African photographers in the past. Colard is an art historian, writer and curator based in New York and Brussels. A specialist of modern and contemporary African arts, Colard is a professor at Rutgers University-Newark. Drawn from the extraordinary holdings of The Walther Collection, The Way She Looks revisits the history of African photographic portraiture through the perspectives of women, both as sitters and photographers. Colard spoke about the gallery and picked apart a few photos for the interviewer and the audience that listened intently.
One photo Colard spoke about that stuck out to me the most is titled, “Saturday Morning at the Hypermarket: Semifinal of the Miss Lovely Legs Competition,” from the series In Boksburg 1980 by David Goldblatt. The black and white photo is of four white women that are standing in swimsuits waiting to be judged on their legs. In the foreground of the photo, there are black and white people, yet their expressions are very different. Two black persons in the crowd behind the four models are crossing their arms and have an unimpressed gaze. The contrast in this photo really spoke to me because of the way the standard of beauty has evolved in society. In the past, white, slender women were seen as the only example of beauty. Today, we have fashion lines and make up brands that specifically cater to changing the narrative of beauty. For example, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna was made for women with darker skin complexions. All skin complexions and body sizes are now being celebrated and promoted in society, which was unforeseeable in the past. Being in the centre of the gallery with all the photos, I was starstruck by the beauty in the African gaze that the sitters had. The sitter is the model who is posing for the photographer.
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Each sitter had their own style, presence and beauty that cannot be emulated. The best part about the exhibit for me was that many of the photographers were African women. The exhibition features contemporary works by female artists, including Yto Barrada, Jodi Bieber, Lebohang Kganye, Zanele Muholi, Grace Ndiritu, and Nontsikelelo “Lolo” Veleko alongside 1950s studio portraits by such important historical figures as Malick Sidibé and Seydou Keïta, and nineteenth-century prints, cartes de visite, postcards, and albums. One element that was used in many of the photos was patterns and textures. Hair was a huge part as it was either focused on or it was being played with by another sitter in the photo. The patterns that were used were in the background and also on the dresses or outfits that the sitters wore. The Way She Looks: A History of Female Gazes in African Portraiture Photographs from The Walther Collection is open from September 11th to December 8th, 2019 at the Main Gallery and University Gallery at Ryerson Image Centre. Colard advised the crowd to really spend some time looking and digesting each photo, as the exhibit is not something that can be rushed through.
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Our Account Executive Trish Browning travelled to New York a couple weeks ago, and when she returned, she brought back a story that is worth sharing, and the hopes is that we can better work together to assist people in our community. This story is about an amazing Guyanese family who lives in New York City. They have banded together to create a solution to an issue that some may not even realize as an issue, unless you are living with it personally, or have experienced it. Lakshmee Lachhman-Persad, the founder of Accessible Travel NYC is a digital marketer with over 20 years of experience in the tourism industry. She lives in New York City with her husband Neil, her children Ryan and Diya, her mother Pearly, and her sister Annie. One thing that this family can admit to love doing is traveling; who doesn’t right? What makes it challenging for the family to travel is the fact that Annie was born with dystonic cerebral palsy, and this makes it difficult for her to travel long distances. Annie is outgoing and absolutely loves: exploring, learning about new places, and meeting new people. What most intrigued and excited me about this young woman is the fact that she (along with the help of her family) has found a way to live a fulfilling life. Annie has acted as a Consultant for NYU Disability Studies at NYU Tandon, teaching students about living with disabilities; she has participated in user-feedback on technology design for a virtual-reality art platform designed by NYU students. Her love for technology has prompted her to volunteer with Mouse Design League students to design a prototype of technology to make her life easier, and she occasionally co-teaches art at public schools to younger children. It just goes to show that we create our own limits in life, just as much as we create our own successes. It wasn’t until I learned about Annie and her family that my awareness was heightened about the many challenges people with disabilities face when wanting to travel or even get around a city. The Americans with Disability Act is supposed to guarantee that travellers with disabilities receive
equal treatment under the law; unfortunately it doesn’t always work out that way in real life, especially in foreign countries where accessibility regulations vary widely. Travellers with disabilities frequently face: inadequate facilities, prejudice, misinformation, general hassles and higher prices than other travellers. Although Annie’s family is unable to currently travel the world like they would like to, what they decided to do was powerful; they brought the world of travel to New York, and decided to spend at least one Saturday together a month, exploring a cultural institution, neighbourhood, or other attraction followed by a family meal. Lakshmee, being the one with tourism experience, took the reigns and began to plan their adventures. What she realized quickly was that most of the accessibility information required to plan the family day was difficult to find, sometimes buried in the website footer, and in some cases not even available online. Lakshmee did some more research and discovered that families like her own were scarcely included in tourism marketing for New York City. This really troubled her; how many other families out there were having the same issues she was. She knew right there and then that she would have to become part of the solution. Disabled travel, also known as accessible travel is on the rise, and finally the travel industry is slowly waking up to the special needs of travellers with disabilities by providing more services and greater accommodation. Lakshmee, with the help of Annie, have established Accessible Travel NYC, a way for families who have members with disabilities, plan an extraordinary day in the city. They use narrative as a way to empower families who want to get out there and see New York, especially if they thought that it was not possible. The site puts accessible information at the forefront, and allows families to chart out a day without having to do a ton of research online. When you click on www.AccessibleTravelNYC.com, you are provided with: New York Experiences, Accommodations, Restaurants, and Transportation, all that is created for a wheelchair user in mind. I want to thank Trish Browning for bringing this topic to the forefront, and I want to say thank you as well to Lakshmee, Annie, and the rest of the family for showing the world that you can create your life the way that you want to; it just takes: a little creativity, a lot of love, and a dedication to the community.
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An artist’s examination of freedom; Halton Emancipation Art Exhibition SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com
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I received an email from a gentleman named Ian Grant (who I have now learned is a brilliant photographer) inviting me to come and visit an art exhibition that was happening in Georgetown, Ontario. What I am learning day by day is that our Canadian Black History is rich with knowledge and opportunities for personal growth, and this knowledge can only be obtained by stepping outside one’s norms of learning, and trying something new. On Friday, September 27th, I did just that when I took the hour-long drive into Georgetown to visit the Halton Emancipation Art Exhibition that was being put on by the Halton Black History Awareness Society. Dennis Scott, Chair (Cultural Integrator), and a team of committed community developers have joined together to promote documented and newly revealed history about our collective roots. They have discovered that there is something exciting, educational, and inspirational about knowing how Africans found their way into the country, and were able to establish communities all across Ontario. For years, artists have been using their work to tell stories. Images can be used to represent moments in a story, as well as illustrate well-known historical, religious, legendary, or mythic stories. The magical thing about art is that an artist can actually invent their own stories, leaving the viewer to imagine what the narrative could possibly be, and stretch their imaginations past comprehension. This is exactly what I experienced when I arrived at the Nelson Gallery at 9 Church Street. As I walked through the small, yet powerful exhibition, I was given a lesson on how stories can be told visually, and how these very talented artists used: colours, lines, gestures, composition, and symbolism to tell a story of African history. I would like to take this moment to introduce the artists who contributed, and present to you the compelling way each artist told their stories: Nicole Alexander I was first introduced to Nicole Alexander’s work through her calendars. I was drawn to how Nicole used paint, acrylic, and watercolour to reflect a unique Caribbean vibe in her work. She has a way of putting her main protagonist at the centre of her work, and inserting obvious emotions, events and themes for the viewer to discover. Joan Butterfield Joan has been a practicing artist for over 30 years and has produced and sold over 8,000 works of art that can be found in both private and corporate collections
across the USA and Canada. Joan has a way of leaving clues that helps the viewer understand the complete story and message, but she leaves it up to the reader to pull it all together. Anna-Maria Dickson “Child of the Tropics,” Anna-Maria was born with a creative soul on the lovely island of St. Vincent. Her artwork has a way of existing in the moment, suspended, almost like the action is taking place in a continuous loop, which can bring drama to the scene that is created. Georgia Fullerton Georgia’s artistic style is different because she works with people’s energies. She is a: professional visual artist, expressive art therapist, and public speaker. Her work is a juxtaposition of melancholy and playful perception, which creates a sense of ambiguity. Ian Grant Born in Grenada, but not limited in his travels, Ian has a collection of naturalist photographs that brings the world right to the viewer. He has had the privilege of travelling to and capturing images in: Brazil, Italy, Aruba, Yugoslavia, Azores, Grenada, and Honolulu. As a self-taught photographer, Ian uses compositional tricks and light and shade to emphasis elements of his photos. Jennylynd James Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Jennylynd is an: artist, writer, vocalist, and food scientist. She started painting while living in Ireland, and she has a remarkable way of creating atmosphere and emotion within her illustrations. Sheryl Keen Sheryl is also a child prodigy who enjoys exploring the internal struggles that take place within a person that can lead to outward change. She has learned in her time that it is important to challenge yourself with different perspectives. Katrina Lindo Katrina’s work really stood out to me because she has truly discovered how to express her emotions in her artwork. Her motivation to create comes from what she sees taking place in society, and she uses the right ingredients to help unfold the symbolism in her work. Rachel Natalie Rawlins Born in Montreal to Trinidadian parents, Rachel’s love for drawing and painting people comes from her passion to capture: personalities, attitudes and emotions. Her art is heavily influenced by music, and this is seen in her work. “Songs have colours and patterns, that influences the colours and tones I use in my work.” What can I say; we are a very talented people, and our contribution to the art world will be marked in history forever. The exhibit is open until October 13th, so if you can, take a little trip and explore our history in colour.
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Climate change activism; empowering students as agents of change to address this issue PAUL JUNOR
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The impact of climate change on the economic, social and environment is of concern to many people worldwide. There is no doubt that widespread changes in the climate will have an ongoing impact on our environment, as well as social and economic consequences on our human affairs. Many people confuse climate and weather; they are related but they are not the same. According to the grade10 Science Link textbook climate is defined as “The pattern of weather conditions within a region over a long period of time,” and weather as “The
conditions of the atmosphere for a specific place at a specific time.” Even more people confuse climate change and global warming thinking that they are synonymous, and they are not the same. Global warming refers “To the average increase in one part of weather, air temperature, as it affects the whole planet. But climate change involves more that just temperature change over a longer period of time. Climate change refers not only to changes in temperature, but also changes in other parts of weather such as precipitation (rain and snow), wind, and storms. Over a million young people from all over the world participated on Friday, September 20th, 2019 in the Global Climate Strike against climate change to draw attention to this global crisis and issue. It was sixteen-year-old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg who spearheaded the march. She led young people numbering in the thousands to send a signal to world leaders who will be convening in New York for the United Nations Climate Action Summit. This
youth-led climate strike was intended to get leaders to act as quickly as possible and to take more direct actions to curb carbon emissions. There is a need for government all over the world to implement policies to ensure that global warming is maintained at a maximum of 1.5 C. Protests were also simultaneously held in over 150 countries and cities such as: Canberra, London, Paris, Berlin, Nairobi, Kabul, Johannesburg, Cardiff, Glasgow, Berlin and Toronto participated. According to the Saturday, Sept 21st edition of the Toronto Star, Thunberg addressed the crowd and stated, “This is what people power looks like. We will rise to the challenge. We will hold those who are the most responsible for this crisis accountable, and we will make the world leaders act. We can and we will.” In New York, students were able to attend the strikes without ever having to worry about being penalized for skipping school. Permissions were given to 1.1 million students to miss their public school classes. In the United States alone, there were over
800 events that took place in every state. In Toronto, there was a teach-in at the University of Toronto, in which university students were able to come together and acquire: skills, techniques and ideas that they can use for, “Expressing the fears they have about the climate crisis,” according to the Toronto Star. In Canada, a second global climate strikes is set for September 27th, in which cities such as Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal will be involved and Thunberg is scheduled to attend. There will be over 100 events that are organized for that day. In Toronto, it will be held at 12p.m noon at Queens Park. The Toronto District School Board sent out an email to teachers on September 16th advising them to ensure that students are not penalized for missing class as the board is supportive of the student-led initiative to address this global crisis. The TDSB emphasizes that students’ involvement in this action will help to build student leadership and enhance their ability to be directly involved in effecting positive change.
A 39-year-old template for United Achievement; what we all can learn from the United Achiever’s Club “Don’t fear uncertainty.” ~ Mark Beckles
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“We must be dedicated stewards that solicits the community towards greatness.” ~ Mark Beckles (Keynote Speaker, 2019 UAC Scholarship Awards) This article will be re-introducing an organization that has been recognized by other media outlets, year after year, for one specific event, The United Achievers Club Annual Scholarship & Recognition Awards. It is truly an achievement to have dedicated 39 years to developing leaders of tomorrow, so that they can continue to carry out the vision of a stronger, unified Afro-Caribbean community. It is our pleasure to highlight the students who received their awards, because they do deserve recognition. The article will also be presented as a template that readers can use to build an organization that remains reputable, even when individual members are no longer around.
With times and conditions changing so rapidly, The United Achiever’s Club has found a way to keep their aim constantly focused on the future. Providing our youth with scholarships is an excellent way to show them that they are supported, so that they can in turn give back to their community. Change is unavoidable and happens constantly, but the UAC has taken the time to ensure that our youth are well prepared for the future. UAC has also mastered the art of collaboration and partnerships, which is what has allowed them to present students with scholarships each year. Since her presidential announcement in 2018, Marva Hemmings and her team at UAC, have created and maintained positive relationships with established, and renowned organizations including: Congress of Black Women of Canada (Brampton Chapter), Malton Black Development Association, Peel Regional Police, Sterling Dental, William Osler Health System Foundation (WOHSF), The Kiwanis Club of Brampton, and on Thursday September 26th, 2019 it was released that they would be partnering with Brampton Half Marathon. The organizations ability to maintain great relation is one of the reasons why they were able to have Jesse Jones (Founder of Ten81), as a repeat Emcee, and present to the students a progressive Keynote Speaker Mark Beckles (Senior Director Youth Strategy and Innovation, RBC).
“We must define ourselves, we must not let others define us.” ~ Mark Beckles What the 14 Scholarship & Recognition Awards were able to see last night is that they have a group of people who are willing to deploy empathy and humility. They could feel the genuine desire from the community to help and advise them, without making it about us. It is time to introduce the recipients of the 35th Annual Scholarship & Recognition Awards that was presented on Saturday, September 21st, 2019, at the Century Gardens Recreation Centre: • • •
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Trevon Baker - Enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts Creative Industries Program at Ryerson University. Jeremiah Bashford - Enrolled in the Business Marketing program at Humber College (North Carolina). Rasheidah Buckle - Enrolled in the Visual and Performing Arts, Arts Management and Media program at the University of Toronto. Courtenay Coleman - Enrolled in the Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Justice Studies at the University of Guelph- Humber. Taylor Francis - Enrolled in the Honours Life Sciences, Co-op program at the University of Waterloo. Taejai Hamilton - Enrolled in the Fitness & Health Promotion Program at George
ICHF BabyHeart Trip to Guyana TCCF works with three international partners to treat poor and critically ill Caribbean children at four treatment centres. At Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto, it works with the Herbie Fund to treat children su ering from most major ailments. In Austin Texas, it works with SpineHope to treat children su ering from spinal problems such as scoliosis. In Guyana and the Dominican Republic, it works with ICHF/BabyHeart Foundation to treat children su ering from congenital heart disease. The modus operandi at the two Caribbean centres is that TCCF assists with sending medical mission teams consisting of cardiac surgeons, anaesthetists and paediatric intensive care unit nurses to deliver treatment and also train local sta in post-operative care.
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Brown College. Kendal Kandasamy - Enrolled in the Studies in Social Sciences Program (Faculty of Arts and Sciences) at the University of Toronto (St. George Campus). • Jordan McClean - Enrolled in the Music Cognition Program at McMaster University. • Kayla McLeggon - Enrolled in the BA Youth & Children’s Studies Program at Wilfred Laurier University. • Ajile Moodie - Enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering Program at Carlton University. • Aneesia Small - 18 years old is a graduate of St Marguerite d’Youville Secondary School. • Aniyah Stuart-Veira - Enrolled in the Bachelor of Health Sciences program at Western University. • Gabrielle Sukie - Enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce –Business Technology Management at Ryerson University. • Cassandra Takyi - Enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing Program at Humber College (North Campus). This is the legacy that the United Achievers Club is leaving. When you get a moment visit United Achievers Club at https://www.unitedachieversclub.com/ and continue to support organizations that can teach us all about becoming better leaders. •
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Modern form of slavery exists in Canada SELINA McCALLUM salina@carib101.com
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When you think about human trafficking, you may not associate Canada with it, but you should. The two most prevalent forms of human trafficking in Canada are forced labour and forced prostitution. 87% of those trafficked in Canada are Canadians. The Canadian Government defines human trafficking as the recruitment, transportation, harbouring and exercising control over the movements of a person in order to exploit that person through sexual exploitation or forced labour. It is often described as a modern form of slavery. Shae Invidiata was 18 years old in 2003 when she moved to Honolulu, Hawaii to earn a university degree in advertising. Hawaii was not as glorious and beautiful at night as it was in the day, and that is what Invidiata came to find out when the night sky covered the horrific acts that happened to young girls.
Through speaking to them over two years, she learned their stories of false promises, fake boyfriends, being coerced, lured, and the fear and realities that prohibited them from being able to leave or escape. A few years after leaving Hawaii, Invidiata knew that there was much work to be done surrounding the stigma about prostitutes and human trafficking. She knew that the world wouldn’t care, unless they were educated. “You can’t fight something that you’re not aware exists,” said Invidiata. In January 2010, Invidiata founded Free-Them; an initiative dedicated to raising awareness and funds to abolish human trafficking in Canada and abroad by partnering with people, organizations and businesses. The entire organization is volunteer-based. For the last 6 years, they have organized the Free-Them Freedom Walk in Toronto, Ontario. The Free-Them Freedom Walk is an event to raise awareness and funds to end exploitation in Canada. Over 500 people registered and attended this year’s event at Westin Harbour Castle. “The Free-Them Walk is our biggest event of the year, that brings together all different walks of life, demographics, cultures, faith groups and communities all under one roof to learn about human trafficking from different perspectives, such as survivors, law
enforcement and politicians,” said Invidiata. This year’s keynote speaker was Rhonelle Bruder, a human trafficking survivor, advocate, public speaker, educator, and writer. She is also the founder of the RISE initiative, a grassroots project dedicated to helping spread awareness on issues vulnerable people face. Rhonelle has shared her story of overcoming adversity and resilience to international audiences and uses her voice to advocate for various causes such as sex trafficking, mental health and youth issues. Why do victims stay? This is a question that many people ask, and Bruder answered it for the audience. “So I’m going to ask everybody to close your eyes,” Bruder told the crowd, and as their eyes were closed Bruder went on to ask them to imagine the worst day of their life. “Maybe it was the day you got that call that your loved one was no longer here, or the day you signed those divorce papers,” said Bruder. Then, she asked them to picture a person who came in to tell them that they would provide them with love, support and all the answers they were looking for. “What would you do to keep that person in your life?” Asked Bruder. “For me, I would have done anything.” The average age of entry into forced prostitution and exploitation in Canada is 13
to 14 years old. Young girls are typically coerced by men who they think will be a stable and loving support system, when that is far from the truth. Today, Bruder is an active community leader, sits on multiple boards including Massey Centre for Women, Toronto’s Human Trafficking Advisory Committee, and the Black Students Achievement Community Advisory Committee. After hearing the many empowering people speak during the ceremony that morning, the participants headed outside for a 3KM freedom walk to raise awareness to end exploitation in Canada. A sea of people in purple shirts marched down the downtown streets demanding freedom for vulnerable people. The money raised during the fundraiser will be given to Aurora House in Toronto, a safe house that provides housing to Canadians, Canadian foreign nationals, immigrants and refugees who have been trafficked and exploited in Canada. The goal is to raise $100,000 and they have so far raised just under $90,000. To learn more about human trafficking or to donate to the cause, visit their website. “An event like the Free-Them Walk just encourages others to come forward, seek help, know that they can get out and receive love and support,” said the founder of FreeThem.
They’re back & they’re better: Doors Open Brampton 2019 CHRISTINA GWIRA christina@carib101.com
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It wasn’t until I moved into my downtown Brampton co-working space that I noticed all the beautiful landmarks in and around the Flower City. I’ve been a Brampton resident for over 15 years, which is quite a long time in my opinion. I moved to Brampton when Sandalwood was still mostly dirt, when Cassie Campbell wasn’t in existence, and when Creditview still had cows roaming all over it. Though I feel like I’ve been a Brampton staple for years, the
truth is that there are many pieces of architecture, landmarks and spaces of culture that have been here since before I decided to grace the halls of Edmund Campion. Driving through the busy (or gridlocked, depending on which direction you’re coming from) downtown Brampton streets, it’s very easy to miss the beauty that is within her boundaries. Open Doors Ontario is an initiative that quite literally, opens the doors to dozens of heritage sites and landmarks across the province. The initiative was first started in France in 1984. The concept grew like wildfire across other countries in Europe, making its way to Canada in 2000 with the City of Toronto. Brampton’s very own Doors Open took place on Saturday, September 28th, 2019 from 10am – 4pm. Though it was a grey, rainy and cold day, I was able to take a look at some of the sites that I typically whizz by on my daily commute and learn about these pinnacles of Brampton history.
Alderlea This was one of my favorite places to visit. I routinely go on walks during my work day as it helps me clear my mind and I make it a point to pass by the landmark on each walk. I have constantly wondered what the inside of Alderlea would be like. It was everything that I had hoped for and more! You can’t mention Alderlea without mentioning it’s meaning to Gage Park. Both Alderlea and Gage Park are located right in the heart of Brampton’s Downtown. Alderlea is a beautiful and wellpreserved heritage building that has been a big part of the founding of Brampton. It can be used for ceremonies like weddings and intimate gatherings, should the need arise. It features beautiful Italianate villa architecture, one of the prime examples of such work in Ontario, as well as beautiful scenes of the park below it. Lester B. Pearson Theatre The theatre has been under construction since December 2018, and boy are you in for a treat! The new space is not only
beautiful, but shows the city’s commitment to supporting community organizations and productions. Located right within the Civic Center, across from Bramalea City Centre, the newly renovated theatre pays close attention to making the space more accessible for all. It features a universal washroom, upgraded health, safety and technical equipment, as well as a completely redesigned lobby area. In conclusion, getting to know more about the city that I’ve been a part of for many years was a good experience. Seeing both a heritage building from the past, as well as a newly updated technological space within the city that I call home definitely opened my eyes. This experience helped me to be more in tune with the space and city around me. I would highly encourage you to check out the spaces listed above, as well as the other 20+ locations that are on the Doors Open Brampton website, located at: https://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en/brampton
Nothing stops Tamara Gordon from rising to the occasion MICHAEL THOMAS michael@carib101.com
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“Just because you have an injury it does not mean the end of the world; there is hope.” ~ Marcia Gordon The Tamara Gordon Foundation held its Sixth Annual Scholarship Award Ceremony on Saturday, September 21st, 2019, from 5pm to 8pm at The Malvern Christian Assembly, 6705 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario. This foundation is all about helping students with disabilities enrolled in degree programs at post-secondary institutions within Ontario, to succeed academically by assisting them with financial awards ranging from $750 to $3,000. These applicants will be considered based on their: academic skills, community service, references and the completion of an application that includes an essay
on the role that they can play in enhancing the experience of physically disabled students at their university or college. Some of the values of this foundation are: 1. Encouraging individual achievement by providing support for persons with physical disabilities who demonstrate personal initiative, creative striving and a high standard of performance in their search to achieve their personal and career goals and personal development. 2. Affirming diversity by making sure that all people no matter their race, color, creed or class are treated equally without discrimination or prejudice. 3. Building and enhancing relationships by bringing together different individuals, community groups and organizations to pool their resources and expertise so as to maximize their efforts both individually and collectively. 4. Promoting excellence, compassion, and respect by promoting compassionate and respectful dialogue and understanding. The Toronto Caribbean Newspaper spoke extensively with the founder of this organization Tamara Gordon and her mom Mrs. Marcia Gordon who is also the Executive Director of the
foundation. Tamara told Toronto Caribbean Newspaper that it is her strong faith in God that has enabled her to do and accomplish so much and help others, “This foundation is my way of being a blessing to others and it is my passion. I just love seeing the smiles on the people’s faces, hearing their stories as well and remembering what I went through. Knowing that I can be a pillar of strength for them and help them achieve their goals just makes me feel great.” Gordon who has a disability herself knows first- hand what it feels like to be in the shoes of those that she is helping. In 2002 Tammy was severely injured in a skiing accident that left her paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair. This was a pivotal time for her and resulted in major changes in her lifestyle and a reassessment of her life goals, but the accident has never slowed her down. She graduated from College Street Secondary School with an overall average of 91%. She became an Ontario Scholar and went on to graduate in June 2009 from York University with a degree, in B.A.S. Spec. Hons. Administrative Studies, (General Management). With the distinction Cum Laude and recognized as a member of the Dean’s Honour Roll, she is the recipient of over 60 academic scholarships and awards and most recently received a Diamond Jubilee
Medal Award from His Royal Highness Prince Charles of Wales. Besides being a Customer Experience Coordinator for Toronto Dominion Bank (TD) she has done extensive volunteer work. She is active in the community and participates in events, provides donations and gifts of various sorts, provides special services to assist youth, the disabled, and seniors. Her mom Marcia Gordon, who has had over 16 surgeries herself, plays a vital role in all that she does and has been by her side through her very trying years. Gordon told Toronto Caribbean Newspaper, “It was very hard to watch her as she forgot everything because of her head injury and had to learn her ABC’s and how to count from one to three all over again.” When asked what her vision for the foundation is for the next five -years Tamara told Toronto Carribean Newspaper, “I would love to see my foundation expand Canadawide first, and eventually be a global movement.” Tamara and Marcia Gordon want everyone to look out for the foundation’s scholarship application that will be coming out in February – March; if you are eligible, fill them out, because the goal is to give everyone a chance. To learn more about this foundation go to http://tgfoundation.ca/foundation
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When the cameras turn off, Kiwanis is still there; the launch of Kiwanis Hurricane Dorian Bahamas Recovery Campaign 13th, 1962. Till this day, the club continues to play an important role in the communities of Bahamas, which is why when two of the islands were hit hard by Hurricane Dorian, and three key clubs were lost, other Kiwanis clubs around the world began to rally together to help their brethren in the Bahamas. This brings us up to Friday, September 20th, 2019, and the Toronto Caribbean Newspaper was invited yet again to be part of a Kiwanis Celebration. Our first invitation was a special Charter Reception that was hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Toronto Caribbean at the Old Mill in Toronto on Saturday, April 6th, 2019. This time we had the opportunity to celebrate their one-year anniversary, and the launch of Kiwanis Hurricane Dorian Bahamas Recovery Campaign. Their ambitious, but easily attainable goal; to raise $100,000, that can be utilized to help the communities that have suffered, and to begin the rebuilding of the three key clubs that were lost during the hurricane. I really appreciated the classiness of the event; they went with a wine and cheese theme, which included some delightful desserts, and amazing tasting wine, just perfect for sipping while enjoying time with the members. In attendance at the event were members from the Kiwanis Club of Riverdale, and the Kiwanis Club of East York. Distinguished Lieutenant Governor Allen Pollard of Riverdale, and Lieutenant Governor Mike Young of East York, showed their support with donations, and the creation of a Go Fund Me page for the campaign. The Kiwanis Club of Toronto Caribbean has also joined forces with Sandals Resorts and Food For The Poor Canada. Chanelle Perrier-Telemaque, Senior Manager of Programming at Food For The Poor Canada highlighted the work that the organization has done in helping to build strong and prosperous communities across the Caribbean and Latin America. Telemaque expressed the importance of assisting with the most urgent needs of the islands by providing: food, clean
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“Nun-kee-wanis “ “ We have a good time.� “We make noise.� “We trade.� “We advertise.� When Allen Simpson Browne conceived the idea of creating another type of community experience, I am sure that he had no idea that he had started something that would have such a profound affect on the world. What Allen saw in 1914, was a way to gather a community who were interested in business and professional relationships, and what it turned into is an international fellowship whose main goal is to provide service worldwide. Let’s take a quick walk through history, and then we are going to return to how the ripple effect of this creation has benefitted the world. On December 7th, 1914 Allen Simpson Browne brought his idea of the Supreme Lodge of Benevolent Order Brothers to Joseph G. Prance, who upon hearing it became the first member of what would become Kiwanis. Originally, it was seen as a method of contacting, and connecting with other professional people (Human form of LinkedIn), in the hope of expanding their network, thus their businesses. Like many great ideas, the club grew rapidly, and found homes all over the States, Canada, and finally it made its way to the Caribbean. Kiwanis made its first appearance in the Caribbean on the beautiful island of Nassau, Bahamas, and was officially organized as the Kiwanis Club of Nassau on December
water and access to healthcare. So far, they have successfully provided tarps for people who have lost their homes so at least they would have protection from the elements until further help becomes available. “Every Mickle makes a Muckle!� ~ Hugh Simmonds, President On Friday, the clubs demonstrated that fundraising could indeed be fun. They sold tickets, which would be put in a raffle for a chance to win a Dyson Hand Held Vacuum, a beautiful wine glass set, and the biggest prize; a 50’ inch Smart TV. Several personal donations were made that night, including a $500.00 by President Hugh Simmonds and his wife Sharon. A welcome surprise was the $1,650.00 donation from the Kawanis Club of East York, and we
also learned that key clubs in Jamaica have also joined in with the efforts to support their fellow club members in the Bahamas. When the cameras turn off, and the public stops talking about Hurricane Dorian, it is heart warming to know that there are still people working actively behind the scenes lending assistance, showing generosity, and mobilizing recovery and rebuilding efforts for the people of the Bahamas. The community is invited to join Kiwanis Foundation of Canada, Food For The Poor Canada, and partners in the Bahamas to enhance the livelihoods of all those who have been affected by Hurricane Dorian. Visit their Go Fund Me page under Kiwanis Hurricane Dorian Bahamas Recovery Campaign.
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Sharmaine Wendel didn’t know it, but when she applied for that new restaurant opening up down the street from her home, she was not only applying to be a waitress, but she was applying to be part of a beautiful relationship, and a successful business. What makes this story so special is that it is about a partnership that started many years ago, that has flourished into a business venture that has been around for over 20 years. Why is it that some business ventures do really well, and some business ventures do not? One very important part of business is working with people who have the same objectives, work ethic and goals that you do. There at times can be reluctance on the part of business partners to engage properly with the other to help formulate a realistic approach to growing the business. Business partnerships are important because each person can help to guide the business through projects, but what ends up happening is they put unreasonable demands on each other, and on their teams. There is a complete breakdown in communication, and the business then suffers. We have written about Portland Jerk in our paper before, but we are featuring them because they have been able to pull off something that most business owners cannot, a successful partnership that is built on trust, honesty, and hard work. Portland Jerk located at 9025 Tor-
bram Rd, Brampton, Ontario, has been in business since 1998. Sharmaine, like most teenagers, was looking for a part-time job so that she could earn some money. She had remembered seeing a new restaurant open, and she figured, “Hey, why not? I am going to go and apply.” There must have been something that Gary Mackintosh saw in Sharmaine that made him hire her on the spot, and from there, they began to work together to create a popular hang out not just for adults, but for young people too. Let us give a little back-story on Gary Mackintosh. Gary immigrated to Canada from Jamaica in 1976. When he came here, he already had it in mind that he was going to open up a restaurant that would provide quality Jamaican Jerk to the residents that lived in the community. Gary’s ability to change with the times, and think outside the box are some of the reasons why he has lasted for 20 years, even though there have been hundreds of Jerk restaurants that have opened up in the GTA. Right now, Portland Jerk is recognized as the 2nd best Caribbean Restaurant on Trip Advisor, and they continue to hold a spot on the Top 10 Caribbean Restaurants to visit in Toronto. One of the reasons Sharmaine explained is because of their Tuesday special. “Our students were the ones that actually invented the Tuesday Special. We are located close to schools, and we know that children cannot always pay the high prices that are charged at these other establishments, so we began to offer the $5.00 special. Once adults heard about it, they began to come. Then it just became a thing, and now it is what makes us popular.” What is interesting is that Gary and Sharmaine have been able to sustain and grow a fantastic business, with little to no help from social media. No Instagram,
no updated Facebook page, no LinkedIn, not even a website. I didn’t believe it until I checked for myself. I was curious; how did they manage to maintain their following without an online presence? “It is all word of mouth Simone,“ Sharmaine told me, “You know how many of these kids that come in here I have known since birth? I have seen some of these families who visit us grow and change. They have shared their stories with me, and this is what has allowed us to create such a family environment. Once you come here, you are family!” Their restaurant has also attracted celebrities including: Lennox Lewis, Patrick Husbands (Thoroughbred Horse Racer) and Ben Johnson who has also frequented the establishment on several occasions. Business is so good that at times Sharmaine does get overwhelmed, “I become most overwhelmed when there is a large line of people waiting for food, and I cannot get the food out to them as fast as I would like to. The demand can be crazy sometimes, but Gary reminds me that I am good, but even I need help sometimes.” So what they have done is hire some young people to work with them as servers in the shop. It is also a great opportunity for Sharmaine to provide the same experience and opportunity that was given to her in 1998. The partnership that Gary and Sharmaine share with each other has spilled over into the work that they do in the community, and the relationships that they continue to build. They are known for sponsoring Charity golf tournaments, hockey teams, basketball teams and baseball teams. Together they have displayed an important element of business success, creating great partnerships that can last a lifetime.
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Culinary arts is one of the longest industries around. Remember the stories in the bible where Jesus turned water into wine and also multiplied the two fish and five loaves? Culinary arts, in which culinary means “related to cooking”, is the art of preparation, cooking, and presentation of food, usually in the form of meals done by a culinary artist better known as a chef. To be considered a chef, or even an executive chef you need years of training and experience to learn the foundation of the art in order to understand the hows and whys. A chef is more than just cooking good tasting food or plating beautiful dishes. As a chef, you are expected to think like a scientist, organize like an accountant, inspire and motivate like a warrior, move like a track star, plate like an artist but most of all cook like a grandma. Sounds like a lot right?
These days a lot of people believe that wearing a chef jacket makes you a chef or it’s an easy way to become famous. I couldn’t agree with Chronixx more “Dweet fi di love mi nuh dweet fi di likes.” When I first decided to do culinary it was for the love of the art; I was inspired by my mom and aunt who are very good cooks. I later realized that you can be so much more than just a chef in the kitchen by doing culinary arts. For example, a food writer, food stylist, media personality and the list goes on. I strongly believe that there is no shortcut to success. My definition of success is, hard work plus preparation meets opportunity. One of the questions I get asked a lot is how to become a successful chef. Then I would ask what is your definition of a successful chef and the answer would be a chef that is famous or on TV. As a chef who has been on several television shows in Jamaica, Canada and the US I must say it feels really good to be recognized for your work or to teach others what you know, but that wasn’t my primary aim when I started my culinary journey. A lot of chefs get depressed because they are hungry for fame instead of focusing on the real work which is cooking. Most of the chefs that are fa-
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MARK SIMMS
Shifting the world’s perception of Jane and Finch It has always surprised me how saying the name of two streets seems to strike fear in the hearts of people. Wherever you go in Ontario, and say the street names Jane and Finch, there always seems to be a similar reaction; a reaction of fear. One of the reasons for this is that according to some statistics, violent crime is high in the Jane and Finch area. Data reported from the 31 Division, shows that in the past 10 years, there has been more shooting reports coming from that division then from any other 17 police divisions. According to their reports, there have been 703 shooting incidents between January 1st, 2009 and December 31st, 2019 (Kurek, 2019). For many years, the press was afraid to go into the area, and this is why the reports many of us heard were negative, and mostly surface reporting. The hearsay devastated the area, and it is one reason why our Classic Man Mark Simms, and his best friend Paul Nguyen decided that is was time that residents of the area took back their narrative. I would like to introduce to you, a man who has found a way to look at the positive that comes
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out of this neighbourhood and shift the worlds perception of Jane and Finch; the one and only Mark Simms. “Every night I couldn’t go to sleep until I heard that one gun shot; it became a game” ~ Mark Simms Mark’s story begins in the Oakdale area of Jane and Finch, where he experienced the 80s, a time when Jamaicans were beginning to migrate to Canada. According to Mark, this was a very rough time, and the area was experiencing higher then normal violence. Mark recalls a man running through the house being chased by the police, “I was in the heart of it,” Mark tells me. His next story left chills down my spine, “My parents moved to Driftwood and Topcliff in 1990. When I first moved into the area, I was amazed by what I saw. They were older Italian houses, and unlike what I was used to, they were not attached housing units. It was a much better neighbourhood at that time. The day after we moved out of our old house, the person that was moving in happened to get shot. To think; we missed the shooting by one day.” Mark didn’t realize that his good fortune had not only allowed him to miss being involved in a shooting, he was also about to meet someone who would change his life forever. Back in the days before: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and all the other social platforms, children actually went outside to play, and this is how Paul met his business partner for life, Paul Nguyen. Paul was out playing soccer, and
Mark went over to him to ask if he could play with him. This request launched into a full, and lifelong friendship that has allowed them both to do some powerful things for the Jane and Finch community, including what many of the readers will recognize as http://www.jane-finch.com For those who do not know, JaneFinch.com started off in 1993, when Mark and Paul began making short films about what they saw in Jane and Finch. They made hundreds of videos, and then finally they made a mix video. They began to distribute these videos, and word spread about how cool the videos were. People began to make copies of the videos and spread them around the neighbourhood. What was brilliant about this venture was that they did all of their edits on a camera; everything was freehand. If they wanted a certain angle, or shot, they would do what they had to do to get it. The videos became so popular, that in early 2000 Mark and Paul decided that they would launch Jane-Finch.com. “Making videos kept me out of trouble” Their work became so popular that it caught the attention of producers Tamar Weinstein and Jennifer Fowler at the Fifth Estate. They needed access to the community, and Mark and Paul were the only ones who could give them that access. In 2006, he spent a year working with CBC following the lives of gang-involved youth in the Gemini-Award nominated documentary, “Lost in the Struggle.” Mark has appeared numerous
times on CBC speaking on behalf of the Jane and Finch community. Some of our readers might remember that: in 2006, he opposed the installation of police cameras; in 2007, he spoke on behalf of the Manners family following the 2007 murder of Jordan Manners; in 2008, Mark appeared on the CBC French Radio program Désautel to talk about gang crime in Jane and Finch; and more recently, in 2016 Mark appeared on CBC’s Marketplace to investigate racism in Canada. Alongside all that Mark has achieved as an activist, what some people may not know is that he is a 2nd Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo, and has competed and won multiple provincial tournaments. You can find Mark travelling the country, appearing as a motivational speaker and guest lecturer at events that focus on children and youth. He was the recipient of the 2011 Ontario Volunteer Service Award, and a couple of weeks ago Mark was awarded the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers, which recognizes the remarkable volunteer achievements of Canadians. Mark now resides in Regina, where he tells me life is very different from Toronto. “Black people are not treated the way they are treated in Toronto; there is a certain respect that I am awarded, but I think that it is because they think I am a football player,” Mark remarks jokingly. Mark has always been proud to be from Jane and Finch, and even though he is now further away, he still reps his community, and will do so for the rest of his life.
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Quick and healthy cooking has been at the core of my culinary career from day one. When I just started blogging I was more focused on healthy lifestyle which I still do today but in a different way. When we think of healthy eating most people think it’s about restricting yourself from the food that is considered bad for us, but that’s not the case, I believe all food was created equally. These days we have so many different diets and food trends such as keto, and cabbage diet. The truth is you have to understand your body and your lifestyle and fit your meal and calories accordingly. If you follow all these trends and rules you will go crazy and add more stress to your body which will lead to more unhealthy weight. In my first article “New Year, New Ideas, recipes and tips for a New You” I had shared some tips on how to create a new you which includes getting your rest, eating on time, portion control and balancing your meals. Summer is over and we had all the barbecue, beers and burgers so now we are all heading back to the gym and di-
eting. Make ahead meals are one of the easiest ways to reach your weight goal and also to save money. When you meal prep you have your food readily available to eat once you are hungry and it’s already portioned; preventing you from overeating or going hungry which will make you gain weight if you don’t eat on time or when you should. How long should my meal prep last? Two to three days in the fridge is enough in order to keep your food fresh if you want to meal prep for the week I recommend freezing all the food for anything after day three. Or you can cook twice for the week on Sundays and Wednesdays. You are still saving some time. You will save money on grocery once you start to meal prep because you are now using your produce faster and preventing waste and you will also buy in bulk which will be way cheaper. Another way you will be saving money is, while you are baking your chicken you are also roasting your veggies for the week. This is a great way to save on your hydro. When thinking of make-ahead meals think of food that will be easy to reheat like stews, casseroles and all your onepot favorites. This week I’m sharing with you a quick and easy shepherd’s pie recipe that is great for a make-ahead dish that is also freezer friendly. If you want to make a healthier version you can always substitute the mashed potato for cauliflower mash.
Shepherd’s Pie Ingredients • 2 lbs. potatoes, peeled • Salt • 3 tbsp. melted butter • 1/4 cup milk • Freshly ground black pepper • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil • 1 large onion, chopped • 2 carrots, peeled, diced, blanched • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 tsp. fresh thyme • 1 1/2 lb. ground beef • 1 cup frozen peas • 1 cup frozen corn Directions Preheat oven to 400° In a large pot with salted boiling water cook potatoes until soft and fully cooked. Drain excess water then use a potato masher to mash potatoes until smooth. Add melted butter and milk, Mash together until fully incorporated, then season with salt and pepper to taste. In an ovenproof skillet over medium heat, sauté together onion, garlic, and thyme and cook until fragrant and softened, 5 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Drain fat Stir in peas carrots and corn and cook until warmed through, 3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper to taste. In a casserole dish top beef mixture with an even layer of mashed potatoes and bake until there is very little liquid visible and mashed potatoes are golden, about 20 minutes.
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Top tips for weight loss success! DR. VIKAS PURI drpuri@carib101.com
HEALTH SPECIALIST There are so many diets and fads on the market to lose weight. However, most people will gain back the weight once these diets are done. True weight loss and success can only be achieved through a lifestyle change; adopting healthy eating, exercise and proven wellness strategies. Here is a step by step approach to setting yourself up for weight loss success! Start with a physical check-up. It is important to make sure there are no limiting factors in your health. These could be digestive and metabolic issues, genetic issues, disease processes, or an improperly functioning nervous system. Chiropractors are specially trained in diagnosing and treating dysfunction in the spine caused by abnormal posture which can impair our digestive system. This is a commonly overlooked part of a physical health exam that in fact is crucial. If your bodily organs are not getting proper signals from your brain then neither exercise nor good diet can help you. Once our body is working right by addressing our nervous system and organ health, then we can focus on some simple lifestyle changes. Reduce your empty calorie and carbohydrate intake. This will ensure your body begins using your fat stores for energy instead of sugar. When this happens, your body releases less insulin, allowing your kidneys to excrete more unwanted water and sodium from the
body. Best of all, you will find that you get less hungry! Next, ensure you include protein, fat and vegetables in your diet. Constructing your meals in this way will automatically bring your carb intake into the recommended range of 20–50 grams per day. The importance of eating plenty of protein cannot be overstated. This has been shown to boost metabolism by 80 to 100 calories per day. High-protein diets can also reduce cravings and obsessive thoughts about food by 60%, reduce the desire for late-night snacking by half, and make you so full that you automatically eat 441 fewer calories per day. Feel free to load your plate with these low-carb vegetables. You can eat massive amounts of them without going over 20–50 net carbs per day. A diet based mostly on meat and vegetables contains all the fiber, vitamins and minerals you need to be healthy. Don’t be afraid of eating fat. Trying to do both low-carb AND low-fat at the same time is a recipe for failure. It will make you feel miserable and abandon the plan. Once diet has been modified, focus on regular exercise. The best option is to go to the gym 3–4 times a week. Do a warm-up and lift some weights. If you’re new to the gym, ask your chiropractor or a trainer for some advice. By lifting weights, you will burn lots of calories and prevent your metabolism from slowing down, which is a common side effect of losing weight. If lifting weights is not an option for you, then doing some cardio workouts like walking, jogging, running, cycling or swimming will suffice. To ensure you stick with this lifestyle change, while still being able to enjoy food, you can and should indulge in a “cheat day” once per week where you can eat whatever you want. Many people prefer Saturday. In some ways this can stimulate your metabolism. It is not necessary to count calories if
you keep the carbs very low and stick to protein, fat and low-carb vegetables. Here are more tips to lose weight even faster: • Eat a high-protein breakfast. Eating a high-protein breakfast has been shown to reduce cravings and calorie intake throughout the day. • Avoid sugary drinks and fruit juice. These are the most fattening things you can put into your body and avoiding them can help you lose weight. • Drink water a half hour before meals. One study showed that drinking water a half hour before meals increased weight loss by 44% over 3 months. • Eat soluble fiber. Studies show that soluble fibers may reduce fat, especially in the belly area. • Drink coffee or tea. Caffeine can boost your metabolism by 3–11%. • Eat mostly whole, unprocessed foods. Base most of your diet on whole foods. They are healthier, more filling and much less likely to cause overeating. • Eat your food slowly. Fast eaters gain more weight over time. Eating slowly makes you feel full and boosts weight-reducing hormones. • Weigh yourself every day. Studies show that people who weigh themselves every day are much more likely to lose weight and keep it off. • Get a good night’s sleep, every night. Poor sleep is one of the strongest risk factors for weight gain, so taking care of your sleep is important. Follow these tips and enjoy a new you!
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Tattoos and piercings: a beginner’s guide Tattoos and piercings are a great way to ex press yourself. Here are some things to consider before visiting a studio.
as can friction from clothing. Fluctuations in weight can also alter your tattoo’s appea rance.
TATTOOS Once you’ve chosen a tattoo, you need to decide how visible you want it to be. While they don’t carry the same stigma they used to, keep in mind that face, hand and neck tattoos are still frowned upon, especially in professional settings.
Finally, if your pain tolerance is low, consi der placing your tattoo in an area such as your calf, arm or shoulder. Afterwards, be sure to follow your artist’s instructions when it comes to aftercare. Not following their directions can lead to infections.
It’s also a good idea to do some research on the design you’ve selected and make sure that you’re familiar with its meaning. Be careful when considering designs that are significant to members of other cultures or that include script that’s in a foreign language. Another consideration is the many ways tattoos can change and fade over time. Sunlight can prematurely age your tattoo,
PIERCINGS The main things to think about when de ciding where you want to get pierced are healing time and aftercare. An eyebrow piercing will heal slowly be cause of all the sweat and dirt that accumu lates on your brow. Nipples are extremely sensitive, while ton gue and lip piercings are more exposed to bacteria and require additional care. Genital piercings should only be performed by highly expe rienced professionals, so do a lot of research before choo sing a piercer. A poor pier cing technique can result in irreversible damage either due to injury or infection. To make sure your experience is a good one, take the time to thoroughly research local stu dios and artists before making a decision.
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5 facts about testosterone Testosterone is often associated with ste reotypically male traits like impulsiveness, competitiveness and a high sex drive. How ever, this hormone is a lot more complex than you think. Here are five interesting facts about it. 1. Peak levels. Testosterone levels peak at around 30 years of age. After that, they drop off steadily at a rate of about one per cent a year. 2. Not just a male hormone. Women also produce testosterone. However, they do so at a rate of six to 10 times less than men. 3. Anabolic steroid. Testosterone is often used in supplement form by athletes loo king to increase their muscle mass qui ckly. These supplements come with a number of serious side effects, many of which are life threatening. 4. Role in fetal development. Fetuses de veloping into baby boys will begin pro
ducing testosterone during the seventh week of pregnancy, around the time the testicles begin to form. Before this, there’s no difference between a male and female fetus. 5. Production. Testosterone is chiefly pro duced by the testicles, with the adrenal glands also producing a small amount. Hormone production itself is regulated by two glands located at the base of the brain: the hypothalamus and the pitui tary. Worries about low testosterone levels are common, especially as men get older. However, keep in mind that it’s a complex hormone that performs multiple functions within the human body. Many conditions can affect your testosterone levels, so always consult a doctor if you have concerns and steer clear of herbal remedies and fad diets that purport to boost its pro duction.
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Global violence: causes and solution perspectives Part 3 ERROL A. GIBBS errol@carib101.com
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Part 3 is a brief exploration of community violence —causes and solution perspectives. This short discourse is neither an attempt to compare nor to analyze violence within communities, the prevalence of violence by religion, race, class, colour, culture, or any other human characteristic - social or economic. Following are some causes and solution perspectives from a community viewpoint —non-scientific, but underpinned by citation, and intellectual and empirical observation. VIOLENCE - CAUSES: From tribal societies up to sophisticated constitutional Western democracies, violence plagues human existence. What are the causes of violence? James Gillian, M.D., presents a close-up observation and scientific perspective in his far-reaching thesis: Violence - Reflections on a National Epidemic (James Gillian, M.D.). Likewise, The Global Health Education Consortium (GHEC) and collaborating partners have presented their exhaustive thesis: “The Causes of Violence and the Effects of Violence on Community and Individual Health” (Stephen C. Morris M.D. (September 2007). Violence has a face and a human
spectrum. It begins with the child. The child starts his or her journey within the family, the first society of “altruistic love.” The wise King Solomon counsels: “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he [or she] is old he [they] will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6) (circa 961 BCE). His or her nurturing demands a two-parent home as the ideal. Absentee parents, primarily the male partner, unwittingly sabotage the survival of children, giving rise to potential vulnerability and insecurity. Childhood abuse, fear, and anxiety often manifest later on in life as mental illness and violence. Youths and adults are the offspring of the un-nurtured and the abused child. Youth violence is a barometer of the strengths or weaknesses of the human ecosystem, with parenting at its nucleus - enabled by family members, governments, religious institutions, community, educational institutions, business and industry, and governments. The roots of violence grow in potency when the human spirit is broken, underpinned by other forms of violence (social, economic, emotional, and physical). Poverty, lack of self-esteem, social and economic exclusion, and powerlessness undergird youth violence on their journey to adulthood. On the other hand, greed for money, wealth, and power undergird religious, racial, and cultural division, and the ensuing violence perpetrated by adults. The prevalent nature of violence in communities throughout the world seems to indicate that violence is in the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) of humans —dormant. A myriad of circumstances that some human beings are ill-equipped to manage,
and seems to trigger the violent nature of otherwise peaceful human beings. People respond in a state of bewilderment regarding the violent behaviour of a person or people with whom they are familiar. VIOLENCE - SOLUTION PERSPECTIVES: How do peoples and nations begin to reverse the inescapable violence in the postmodern culture? EDUCATION! Education is the base upon which to build stable and viable nations. However, in spite of billions of dollars of expenditure in modern education, observe the human condition through the prisms of inequities, unjust laws, political apathy, wars, terrorism, and refugees of war. Observe the public distrust with the political elites, the cyclic collapse of nation’s economies, and the moral failure of “educated elites” in academia, high finance, politics, and religion. Observe the decline in the display of international peace and harmony, the hoarding of strategic resources, corporate greed, the accumulation of excessive wealth, global terrorism, and the advent of World War III, as many trend watchers postulate. Observe the exponential growth in the “deficit-financed” Prison Industrial Complex (PIC) as the use of legal and illegal drugs persists as anxiety, stress, depression, loneliness, and worse of all suicide and violent criminal behaviour continues among children, juveniles, youths, and adults. These human conditions confirm a universal decline in the modern educational models to solve human problems, with violence at the apex. The cost of building self-esteem in children is far less expensive
and less complicated. There is a need to educate students beyond the pursuit of Academic Information Literacy (AIL) and adopt a Wholesome Education Curriculum (WEC) that transcends AIL as the principal goal of student’s spiritual, moral, social, intellectual, and physical development. These five elements constitute their wholesome growth to fully actualized self and engender positive self-esteem. Positive self-esteem in children is arguably the highest predictor of well-adjusted children, youths, and adults, and an antidote to a non-violent existence. (Zoukis, 2014) Wrote: “Recidivism is a problem of the highest magnitude. Every year we, as a nation, spend over $60 billion on prison systems, a limited portion of which is used on first-time offenders. This is money drained away from early education initiatives, state universities, and other essential social services” (https://prisoneducation. com/prison-education-news/the-costof-recidivism-victims-the-economy-andamerican-pris-html/). The solution to violence, therefore, requires the creation of an “educational human ecosystem” that links intrinsically, all elements of human development, at every level of the human pyramid. These include the individual, marriage and parents, family, community, corporation, and nation. Likewise, to create awareness in students of the intrinsic links that bind the positive aspirations of all human activities without regard to color, race, culture, or religion, for the betterment of humankind.
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Tell your story, or someone will tell it for you! SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com
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Tim Allen (Woody from Toy Story) arrested for dealing cocaine, 1978 He was arrested for possession of nearly a pound-and-a-half of cocaine at the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International airport in Michigan in 1978. He spent 28 months in a federal prison, as opposed to a life sentence, for giving up the names of other drug offenders. (Warner & Buddemeyer, 2018) Kim Kardashian’s sex tape made public, 2007 Back in 2002 during a trip to Cabo, Mexico, Kim Kardashian made a sex tape with her then boyfriend Ray J, and it was released to the public five years later when Kim began getting more media attention for being friends with Paris Hilton. (Warner & Buddemeyer, 2018)
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Prime Minister Trudeau in Blackface; Not Once, Twice, but Three Times, 2019 The first photo of Justin Trudeau in blackface makeup was released Wednesday, Sept.
18th. Within hours, more photos surfaced of Trudeau dressed up with a darkened face. Global News released a video it obtained of Trudeau, again in blackface. It came from an unidentified event, but the Liberal Party confirmed that it was indeed Trudeau in the 1990s. Global reported it obtained the video from a source in the Conservative Party. (CBC News • Posted: Sep 20, 2019 1:48 PM ET I bring up these examples not to further the gossip, but to make a point. My parents have said something to me that rings true to this very day, “Whatever is done in darkness, must come to light!” I often feel bad for people who have gone on to do better in their lives, and then “WHAM!’ scandal breaks out about something they have done in their past, or something that they are currently doing. We live in a world of judgment, and I am learning that it doesn’t matter how much good you have done in the world, your bad will always be given more light, especially if other people are sharing it. Anyone who knows me will tell you that I am imperfect. They can tell you this, not just because I am a human being, and we are all imperfect, it is because I openly, and authentically share who I am. Why you ask? There are a few reasons, which I am going to share with you in this article. My main purpose of sharing is to reach one of my readers, and help them down their path of self-awareness. The best way to avoid having to ex-
cuse your behaviour later is to be as authentic as you are now. This may seem impossible for many because there are sides of you that you know are not desirable in our society. I get it, but you know what, if you are a person who aims to change the world, you have to ensure that you are open about being human. You are flawed, you are imperfect, and for some reason, people love imperfections. It makes me wonder why so much emphasis is put on being this perfect person, when we all know that we love the tragedy, and trauma of someone’s story. I put a post on social media this week exposing the fact that I had been imprisoned in Panama. The reaction I got was not a surprise, and I appreciate all the responses and support I received. I also observed those who didn’t respond; I could almost feel their judgment, but to be honest with you, I know the people who do not fancy me, and I really don’t care. It takes courage to be exactly who you are. It takes courage to show you imperfections, and wear your personal infirmities on your sleeve. To all the uppity, suit wearing, nose in the air community leaders; with your plastic smiles and personalities, I hope your closet is clean, and if it is not, you better start looking for ways to come to terms with your dirty closet. “Whatever is done in darkness, will come to light!” No one is exempt.
How great employees can impact your business COLLEEN LINDBERG colleen@carib101.com
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Sometimes we don’t even realize how our employees can affect our business. From the way the customers are greeted and feel, to the processes and efficiency of the business all the way to the follow up and referrals given into the business. No matter how we are as owners, presidents, CEO’s etc. one employee could destroy years of hard of work. So how can we be in awareness of this, hire the right people and empower them to take that leadership role in their position and own it? Here’s how… There are some key qualities that make up great employees and finding them out in the interview and within the first couple weeks of being employed will be an asset to any business. The First quality: They laugh, smile and are genuinely happy. If this is happening they will transfer this energy into your business.
Your clients and customers will want to be around them, do business with them and talk to them. They will make your clients feel great about firstly their decision to do business with you and secondly about their life in general. Although you may sell a certain product, that affects one aspect of someone’s life i.e.; insurance (affecting their financial well-being and stability), this type of attitude and enthusiasm will transpire into all dimensions of their lives and you will find that clients will want to come in and visit, will want to call in and talk to you and will want to refer business to you, as they are being treated in a positive and uplifting manner. The Second Quality: Find out whether they are innate at this job. No I am not talking about their experience or their personality, I am talking about their striving instincts, which will tell us if at the core of them they will be able to sustain the work and job and not only that, actually love it, get more done in less time and feel like they are contributing. The only way to figure this out is to run a Kolbe Index on them, which will measure this dimension to their mind, their conative abilities and how they take action. It’s not enough anymore for us to hire just based on experience and because we like them, we need to figure out if they can sustain the role and do it for long periods of time. If you have never heard of Kolbe before, check out my website for more details on it. It really is a foundational piece for businesses that are looking for
key, quality people. Fortune 500 companies hire using it. It’s the only tangible index that doesn’t change with age or environment. The Third Quality: They have personal goals in life and they want to grow with the company. Some people have never thought of asking in the interview, what are your current personal goals? If they don’t have any, then they probably are not striving for excellence in life, they are just existing. A personal goal could be weight loss, triathlon, marathons, getting in the PTA at their kids school, finding their life partner, winning a community award, getting out of debt, etc. If they are challenging themselves to get better in one area of their life, it will make it easy for them to excel in others, which will also mean that they will be dedicated to growth. Setting goals with them monthly in their jobs, will also allow them to strive in their positions, reach for something higher and accomplish more in the long run for the company. If you can integrate these three qualities into your hiring process, you will see that the quality, longevity and leadership abilities of your team will vastly improve and you will be retaining more clients and most importantly more staff, which will in turn improve your bottom line and make your workplace an awesome place to work. In closing, based on the latest trends I am setting #ownit in your teams and in your business! Have a great day!
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Darkness in Kemetic history; the first intermediate period DAVE RANKIN dave@carib101.com
AFRICAN HISTORY
In my last article we spoke of the Great Pyramids of Giza and the pharaohs attributed to them. Truly works of remarkable feats completed by members of society working together. It reminds me of the KiSwahili words ‘pamoja tutashinda’ which means ‘Together We Will Win.” The highlights of the Old Kingdom sparked by Kufu, Khafre, and Menkaure were to be challenged during this next period of reign. As with all epochs in life, you will have a time where everything is working smoothly, and then you have your periods of chaos. Let us introduce what is to be called the First Intermediate Period. The definition of this period goes a little
something like this; it is known as the period when Ancient Kemet plunged into chaos due to foreigners coming into the country. Political conflict and greed destabilized this great nation. Now just to be clear, Ancient Kemetians did not label this period in time ‘intermediate;’ this title would have been given to them by 19th century Egyptologists. The First Intermediate Period covers the 7th–10th dynasties, which spans about a 100 years. Note: A dynasty is a succession of rulers belonging to the same family. This would have occurred during the approximate years of 2270-2100 BCE and it began like this. The death of Pharaoh Pepy the 2nd (2278-2184 BCE), who took the throne at around 6 years old, left a void in the monarchy. According to high priest Manetho, Pepy the 2nd ruled for 94 years and outlived most of his successors. During the later years of his life, the pharaoh had made some decisions that came back to haunt Kemet. One was the tax exemption placed on the many temples. With no
money coming back to the central government, Kemet went bankrupt. This caused the central government in Memphis to collapse and give rise to the power of the nomarchs. A nomarch is a governor of a certain region of land, called nomes. Simply put, the nomarchs acted on behalf of the Pharaoh when government was strong. Since Pepy left the country in dire straights, nomarchs took it upon themselves to do whatever they wanted. This included the allowance of foreigners to come into the country and set up shop; arrangements between foreigner and nationals were set and intermarriages took place. At this point, Kemet was an open market. For a more detailed account, please refer to Chancellor Williams’s ‘The Destruction of the Black Civilization’. He dedicates a chapter to this aptly titled, ‘Ethiopia’s Oldest Daughter: Egypt’. During the 7th and 8th dynasty, High Priest and Historian Manetho tells us that at one time there were at least 70 pharaohs who each ruled for 70 days. It is no wonder such a calamity would have plunged Ancient Kemet into a dark
age. Around 2134 BCE, a once unified Kemet was now divided again with two power bases: Thebes in Upper (South) Kemet, and Heracleopolis in Lower Kemet (North). The 9th dynasty was no better. The Heracleopolitan pharaohs were evil, cruel and violent during this time. This led to Upper and Lower Kemet continuing to fight for power right up until the end of the 10th dynasty. It wasn’t until the coming of Pharaoh Mentuhotep the 2nd, that Lower Kemet became unified. The 11th dynasty, brought an end to this chaos. During this time many monuments and records were destroyed. Many lives were lost and a great division between the people was formed. It is almost like a seed or ‘asili’ was planted, never to be uprooted, changed the discourse of Kemet. Let’s be frank by saying this, the First Intermediate Period was a great stain on this nation. However the many lessons learned during this time, showed us one thing, a dark age could only be followed by a new renaissance.
Cyber bullying matters: Strategies to help students overcome and rise above it PAUL JUNOR
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The issue of bullying has been a pervasive and consuming one in the media for many years. The effects of it on the self-esteem, development, and learning of students have been documented. Many studies have shown that it can have long-term psychological, emotional and physical consequences, sometimes leading to deadly results. Bullying has taken on several manifestations and when it occurs online it can be insidious, far-reaching and potentially devastating to young lives. It is important that parents, caregivers, guardians and teachers who are entrusted to work with young children become aware of: the characteristics of bullying, how to identify bullying behaviours, effective strategies that can
be utilized to alleviate its ramifications, and to prevent it from being repeated. Bullying particularly cyberbullying has become a significant societal problem and it has garnered international attention from many sectors of society. The Ontario Education Act defines bullying as “aggressive and typically repeated behaviour by a pupil where. a.the behaviour is intended by the pupil; to have the effect of, or the pupil ought to know that the behaviour would be likely to have the effect of, (i) causing harm, fear or distress to another individual, including physical, psychological, social or academic harm, harm to the individual’s reputation or harm to the individual’s property, or (ii) creating a negative environment at a school for another individual, b.the behaviour occurs in a context where there is a real or perceived power imbalance between the pupil and the individual based on factors such as size, strength, age, intelligence, peer group power, economic status, social status, religion, ethnic, origin, sexual orientation, family circumstances, gender identity, gender expression, race, disability or the receipt of special education; (“intimidation”). The issue of cyber bullying has tak-
en on additional significance because there has been a reported rise in teenage suicides. The Education Act now defines cyber bullying as bullying by electronic means, which includes: 1. Creating a web page or a blog in which the creator assumes the identity of another person 2. Impersonating another person as the author of content or messages posted on the Internet 3. Communicating material electronically to more than one individual, or posting material on a website that may be assessed by one or more individuals. Research shows that 20% of students in grades 7-12 report being cyber bullied at least once in the past year (CAMH Research Document Series N. 43). The Ministry of Education has been involved in giving direction on bullying prevention and intervention; they have recently pushed for a whole-school approach to ensure that there is systemic change. The revised Physical and Health Education Curriculum has put an emphasis on countering cyber bully-
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ing. Signe Whitson has presented, “10 Strategies for Stopping Cyber Bullying,” in the now closed HuffPost contributor platform, which is available online. These strategies include: reach out to a trustworthy adult, disengage, log off and block harassers, use privacy settings, take screen shots, step in to stop it, report it, empathize, remind kids that they are not to be blamed, and be a supportive friends to kids. These are some excellent suggestions and ideas that can be used to counter cyber bullying when it occurs. The fact that tweens and teenagers are common victims of cyber bullying makes it incumbent upon all of us who care about them to be proactive and supportive. The emotional, mental, psychological and physical safety of children is critical to ensuring that they are able to thrive, flourish and become healthy. By intervening early, adults can prevent bullying from escalating. By being caring, supportive and helpful, adults can bring encouragement and hope. The lives of our young people are too valuable and precious to be exposing to those who will harm them.
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life
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Justin Trudeau’s costume party BRITTNEY CHANNER brittney@carib101.com
JUSTICE WARRIOR
Hey Everyone! Can you believe there are only three more months left in 2019, which then after we will be soaring off into a new year. I hope you all are doing whatever it is you promised yourself earlier in the year that you would accomplish; and if you aren’t, there is no day like today to begin. Anyways, that is my little inspirational rant for you, but the topic I am going to discuss is far from inspirational; more controversial if anything. One week ago, Canada’s election season was rocked with pictures by our current Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, 15 years prior, attending a costume party sporting black/brown face. Such pictures produced feelings of anger amongst Canada’s black and brown community and have many people questioning if Trudeau deserves forgiveness. With the election less than one month away, many have assumed that such news may potentially hurt his campaign and possibly end his role of Prime Minister. However, I believe the issue isn’t about whether Justin will be re-elected due to his controversial actions, but it surrounds the ignorance that occurs amongst several Canadians about the concept of racism and discrimination enrooted within Canadian history. So, let’s start with a little history lesson on what black/brown face is. Black face is a form of “theatrical make-up” that was used on predominantly non-black performers to represent a sketch of a black person. The act of black face gained a fair amount of popularity during the early 19th century and essentially contributed to negative and incorrect racial stereotypes. By the middle of the 19th century, the trend of blackface elevated itself into minstrel shows which was an American type of art form that took formal works such as opera into popular provisions for the audience. Once again through minstrel shows, such films like Birth of a Nation negatively emulated black people as savages using racism as
a construct to purport false ideologies on their behavior and values. Now that the mini history lesson is over, let us come back to Justin Trudeau and his decision to dress up in black face 15 years ago. As history shows us, it wasn’t until the 20th going into the 21st century that black/brown face started to die down and looked down upon. Nevertheless, just because the practice decreased, it doesn’t account for the amount of people who continued to participate in the act in private. Additionally, due to our political climate that we are currently in, our society has made it very clear to penalize and criticize those who promote or participate in racially offensive behavior; which explains the hot water that our current Prime Minister is in. However, if one were to play devil’s advocate, one could argue that the time Justin Trudeau chose to dress up in black face, many individuals were either unaware or didn’t care about the historical or current impact black/brown face had on society and specific minority groups. Essentially, what he wore could strictly be seen as a costume and should have no bearing on our society now as we are living in different times; however, while I absolutely do not condone Trudeau’s wearing of make up to look like another race of people, I think we as Canadians need to pay attention to the reputation of the country and acknowledge how our history has allotted for this type of behavior to continue. A good friend of mine named Shane made me aware of a comment that was made by Kathleen Wynne on how she now feels that Canada’s international brand is now considered ruined due to the actions of Justin Trudeau; but just like Shane, I too was confused on how his actions could all of a sudden ruin Canada’s brand. If anything, Justin Trudeau’s actions served as a necessary reminder that Canada has a racism problem that has been present for centuries and regardless if it is seen, it is present and always has been. As long as Canada continues to ignore the issue of racism at hand, situations such as these will continue to occur. Do you think this controversy will hurt Justin Trudeau’s campaign for reelection? I want to know your thoughts!
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5 renovations that are better to do in the fall Thanks to its typically temperate weather, fall is the ideal time to complete a number of renovations. Here are some types of projects that are best to undertake in autumn.
5. Remodel the kitchen. If you schedule it right, you could complete your kitchen renovation in time to do your holiday baking in the updated space.
1. Update the siding. Nothing boosts your home’s curb appeal like a fresh coat of paint or brand new siding.
Most of these projects will increase your home’s value. They’ll also protect your home from the elements and, in some cases, help to lower your monthly energy bills.
2. Repave the driveway. A freshly paved driveway will stand up to the harsh winter weather that’s approaching. 3. Repair or replace the roof. Your roof protects your home against rain, snow and wind. If yours is due for a renovation, fall is the best season to complete the task.
How to remove old wallpaper Removing wallpaper is a home improvement project that seems challenging. However, with the right tools and a little know-how, it’s a task that almost anybody can complete. Here’s everything you need to know about removing old wallpaper using either water, solvents or steam.
• A wallpaper scorer to perforate the paper and allow the solvent, water or steam through. • A scraper to separate the wallpaper from the wall. • A spray bottle to apply solvents and water. • A steamer, which can be rented or purchased. You can also use a clothes steamer. HOW TO DO IT Gather your supplies and get to work. You’ll need to do the following: • Prep the area. Cover anything you don’t want damaged by moisture, like your floors, baseboards, light fixtures and plugs. • Peel off the facing. If the wallpaper is coated in vinyl or plastic, start by peeling it off, if possible. • Perforate the wallpaper. Using your wall paper scorer, make holes all over the surface of the paper. If you’re using a commercial solvent (wall
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What to consider when shopping for a new washing machine Are you thinking about updating your laundry room? Before you start shopping for a washing machine, it’s best to evaluate your needs and options. Here are some considerations. YOUR LAUNDRY HABITS A large family will use their wa sher more often than someone who lives alone. If you do a lot of laundry every week, choose a machine with a big drum that can accommodate larger loads.
should carefully think about size. No matter what washing machine you choose, opt for one with an Energy Star rating. This guarantees that your new washer will use less electricity and water than their non-certified counterparts.
THE FEATURES AVAILABLE These days, washers often come with features like integrated sinks and Wi-Fi connectivity, among others. Do you prefer a simple top-loading model or a front-loading one with all the bells and whistles? Keep in mind that the more feature-laden models come with higher price tags.
4. Change the windows and doors. Much like your roof, your windows and doors play a big role in keeping your home comfortable and dry.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED No matter which method you use to remove your wallpaper, you’ll need a few tools. These include:
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THE SIZE YOU NEED If you live in a home with a large laundry room, you may not have to worry about the size of your machine. However, apartment dwellers and those with just a small nook for their laundry area
Fall cleaning checklist Are you ready to winterize your home? Then here’s a room-by-room checklist of the fall cleaning you’ll want to do this season.
paper stripper) or water, do this next: • Moisten a section. Spray the surface liberally with the liquid. Allow it to sit for 15 to 20 minutes. • Scrape the wallpaper. Using your scraper, carefully separate the wallpaper from the wall. If you’re using a steamer, you’ll need to do this: • Turn on the machine. Wait for the water to boil. • Apply the steam. Start with a corner close to the ceiling. • Peel off the wallpaper. As you apply the steam, use your other hand to pull the paper away from the wall. No matter what method you use, you’re bound to be left with a few stubborn patches that won’t come off. Using solvent, scrub any remaining bits of glue or backing from the wall. Once it’s dry, prepare it for a fresh coat of paint or new wallpaper.
BEDROOMS • Clean out all drawers • Get rid of clothes that don’t fit or you don’t wear anymore • Clean and put away summer clothes and prepare your winter wardrobe • Wash duvets, comforters and pillows • Vacuum and flip the mattress KITCHEN AND BATHROOM • Clean and organize all cabinets • Wash the shower curtain and liner • Check the caulking around the sink, tub and shower and reapply if necessary
• Scrub the grout between tiles • Clean all appliances • Seal and polish natural stone countertops THE WHOLE HOUSE • Hire a carpet cleaner or steam clean the rugs and carpets yourself • Spot clean furniture upholstery • Wash all windows and windowsills • Clear cobwebs from ceilings and walls • Clean baseboards • Disinfect light switches and doorknobs It may seem like a lot of work, but by tackling one room at a time over the course of a few weekends, your fall cleaning will feel manageable.
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technology
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iPhone versus Pixel versus Huawei, Oh My! CHRISTINA GWIRA christina@carib101.com
TECH SPECIALIST
Black Friday is barely here, but the cellphone wars are well underway. On September 10th, 2019, Apple revealed their new flagship phones: the iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max. While I’ve never been and never will be an Apple fanatic, it was admirable to see their push for this new iteration of their beloved device. Similarly, Google has been releasing details here and there about their upcoming Pixel 4, yet still, a full feature set (as of September 11th, 2019) has not been released. Huawei has been on a marketing blitz across the internet and in the real world as well. Industrial areas in my native Brampton and close city Mississauga showcase billboards of the new, brightly colored contender in the cellphone war. It’s all a bit much and yet beautiful to see these multi-million-dollar enterprises scramble to swallow up market share. Here are some things to consider before you purchase any phone this season, irrespective of which house you rep. Is it broken? Though I’m a tech writer as well as a web developer, I very rarely change my handsets. Not because I’m loyal to any particular phone, but because… well, I’m lazy. That period of transferring contacts, backing up photos, remembering the login to the backup of the photos etc. is all mad and long. As such, I will stay with a phone until it is physically impossible for me to maneuver the device any longer. Now, I’m not asking you to do the same (I’m a bit extreme), however, think before you shell out half a mortgage for a new camera in your pocket.
Will this add to my life/business? A new smartphone irrespective of brand is an investment. One must really look and see if this investment will add to one’s life. Take for example if you’re a budding influencer. Trading in an older phone for the new iPhone 11, which boasts of a 12-megapixel camera will surely help you in increasing your photo quality on Instagram, which can lead to better brand deals and sponsorships…if you do the work (again, another topic, for another day!). Investing in new gear like a smartphone can also be of use to us nonbloggers as well. Live easier with new technology that can assist you in your daily life, like our good friend Siri. In business, a new phone could mean better ways for you to communicate with your clients, perform tasks and run your life a lot smoother. Do I have the money? Last, but definitely not least, consider whether you have the wherewithal to invest in a new handset.The newly released (September 2019) iPhone 11 retails at roughly $999 USD when bought outright from Apple. Converted to Canadian dollars, it would be wise to see if your pocket can stretch to match the price point for this new phone. With Cyber Monday and Black Friday deals approaching, it may make more sense to save your coins for a time when retailers far and wide and clamouring to outdo each other on their sale offerings. In short, technology is always evolving. What is good today may be bad tomorrow, and what is seen as an advance in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) right this moment, may look like a blast from the past. However, it will be foolish to try and remove oneself completely from the siren’s call that the phone manufacturers make on now a yearly basis. Whether you’re team iPhone or Google gang like me, the process of purchasing a new phone should always be one of understanding, wisdom and glee.
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WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 29 TO OCTOBER 5 2019
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The luckiest signs this week: CAPRICORN, AQUARIUS AND PISCES
Don’t be afraid of change, it will mean good things for you. At home, at work and in your love life, you need to do a little read-justing to regain your joie de vivre. Also, you’ll succeed in resolving a conflict.
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Agreements that are reached in a hurry are often broken just as quickly. Take the time to get everything straightened out to avoid starting over from the be-ginning. Success will come when you focus on the details.
PUZZLE NO. 692 ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 692
HOW TO PLAY : Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.
GEMINI
At the office, there will be a moun-tain of work on your desk. A good strategy is necessary to increase your revenue and get a promotion. Leading by example will help you achieve your goals.
CANCER
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.
Usually, self-esteem is something that’s developed over time. How-ever, sometimes a small achieve-ment is all it takes to realize your worth. You’ll accomplish one such feat for which you’ll be appreci-ated and remembered.
LEO
PUZZLE NO. 955 51. Poet’s output 52. Grade 55. Stir 56. Morning mist 57. Pride member 58. Release 59. Dangerous curve 60. Vegas machine 61. Cub groups
ACROSS 1. Injury’s mark 5. Brass horn 9. Short drink 12. Bagel feature 13. Type of exam 14. Debate side 15. Breakfast flakes 16. Remove fasteners
17. Charged particle 18. Strange 20. Humorous 22. Maps 25. Tango number 28. Boundary 29. Sound reverberation 33. Long timespan
34. Foamy 36. Move with oars 37. Negative responses 39. “Bird on a ____” 40. Itch 41. Dog shelter 43. Craze 46. Motto
DOWN 1. Oxford or loafer 2. Persuade 3. Choir member 4. Breather 5. Football goal 6. Large coffeepot 7. Defective 8. Overhead 9. Revolve 10. Golf club 11. “The Red ____” 19. Glazes 21. Function 23. Encore! 24. Symbolize 25. Bo Derek’s number 26. Court 27. ____ for the
road 30. Have a bawl 31. Tilling tool 32. ____ up to (admit) 35. Shriek 38. Go down the slopes 42. Titled British men 43. Pie a la ____ 44. Fruit beverages
45. Latest information 47. Had obligations to 48. Tag, e.g. 49. Similar 50. Fish snares 53. Be sick 54. As well
ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 955
Even if buying property is still just a dream, you’ll give yourself the tools you need to reach your goals. You’ll have the support of your family, both financially and emo-tionally. New couples will start to think about living together.
VIRGO
To avoid driving in circles for hours, don’t forget your GPS or to get detailed directions before head-ing to a new place. Take the time to treat yourself considerably.
LIBRA
You’ll find a solution to all your financial troubles. You may even land your dream job by having the courage to apply. Action is required to succeed.
SCORPIO
Professionally, this is a new be-ginning. You’ll find the tools to jump feet first in an exciting and profitable new direction. The law of attraction will be strong for you this week.
SAGITTARIUS
At work and in your love life, you’ll hear some interesting offers. Think carefully before making any big decisions. You’ll have a better view of the situation when you’re in good company.
CAPRICORN
You’ll be surrounded by those closest to you, and they’ll be your safe haven. You’ll be struck by inspiration that leads you to cre-ate a masterpiece. You’ll trust your intuition. Remember that all great accomplishments begin with a dream.
AQUARIUS
Your considerable efforts will be rewarded with a surprising pro-motion at work. You’ll start a new diet that will have positive im-pacts on your health. Let plea-sure guide you in your romantic relationship.
PISCES
CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS USE AMERICAN SPELLING
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real estate
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My tenants have tenants…help! JAY BRIJPAUL brijpaul@carib101.com
REAL ESTATE PRO
I recently helped a client to rent their three bedroom condo to a small family. The rental application submitted had the tenants listed as a husband and wife with two children. It turned out that in addition to the family of four, there were three additional adults living at the property as well. The tenants claimed that these individuals were guests. With more families living in the rental property, the cost of utilities will increase and there is more wear and tear on the property itself. Can the landlord evict a tenant or force them to pay more rent based on the number of occupants? Some may argue that if the lease states that the tenant cannot have guests, then the tenant violates the lease and the landlord can opt to evict the tenant or in-
crease rent. This is false. Under the residential tenancy act (2006), any terms of the agreement that is against the act is void and cannot be legally enforced. Not allowing tenants to have guests, roommates or other occupants is not legally binding. I recall an incident where the landlord rented her home to an individual. This individual eventually brought in about twenty other occupants. Every room had two mattresses including the living room and the basement. The utility bills climbed steeply, and the home began to deteriorate. The landlord made every attempt to evict the tenant or ask for more rent, but the tenant refused. Out of desperation, the landlord sold her home for little and the new buyers evicted the tenant on the grounds that they needed the property for personal use. With stories like this, many investors avoid buying investment properties. This creates another problem because with low vacancy the cost of rent surges. The best way to avoid this problem is to screen your tenant carefully. It is best to use an experience realtor to assist. A prospective tenant should complete a rental application. The landlord should review it carefully.
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Always meet with the prospective tenants before committing. Small families with young children are desirable but I must confess that there are many good tenants that have large families as well. Many times, a tenant’s situation can change, and they may have other family members or guests residing there. How should a landlord deal with this? As a precaution, let the tenants pay utilities. If it is a basement apartment, then negotiate a percentage that the tenants pay in addition to the rent. This creates a hindrance for the tenant who in turn will be more careful in the number of guests or occupants they have. If there are other occupants living in the rental property, then another option is to meet with the tenant and discuss the matter. I have a client that is a landlord who found themselves in a similar situation and decided to approach the tenant. The tenant agreed to a rental increase above the allowable rental guideline and both parties were happy with the outcome. In situations where a tenant uses the home as a rooming house, the landlord can serve the tenant with the recommended notice which can be found under “LTB Forms”- a “Notice to end your tenancy for interfering
with others, damage or overcrowding. (N5).” The tenants upon receiving the notice have seven days to reduce the number of people living in the rental unit to the amount that are permitted by health, safety and housing standards. If the tenant refused to do so, then the landlord can apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board for a hearing. The process is time consuming and my advice is to seek legal services. Homeowners have a “bundle of rights” and this entitles them to “the right to quiet enjoyment”. When a landlord rents a property, that right is transferred to the tenant for a monthly fee. Quiet enjoyment means that the occupant can have full lawful use of the property and that includes the right to have others living with them. Tenants may have the upper hand by allowing others to live in the property, but they are ultimately responsible for any damages or interference the occupants may cause. Investments in real estate are expensive, and a novice landlord can become discouraged when faced with similar problems. Don’t be deterred as a landlord, chalk it all up to experience!
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finance
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Using an annuity as a retirement strategy FAZAAD BACCHUS fazaad@carib101.com
FINANCE SPECIALIST
Almost every Canadian thinks about retirement and saving for retirement. In the saving phase you have a myriad of options, mutual funds, segregated funds, stocks, bonds, GIC’s etc. The choices can be overwhelming and each of them affects you differently. The most significant of all is in relationship to risk; the more risk the better the long term return but stronger short term woes. But what choices do you have after you have saved up your nest egg and you plan on living for a long time? The biggest fear of a retiree is living too long and running out of money. In my thirty odd years of preparing retirement plans for clients, it is the single most important question, will I run out money? There are plans where you will not
run out of money, so let’s talk about them. Have you heard the term “annuity”? It is a series of equal payments either annually or monthly paid out by an insurance company to a retiree for the rest of their life or for an agreed upon term. This ensures that the retiree will have a continuous flow of income and therefore knows where the next meal is coming from. It has been said that the retiree does not need a cellar full of bread, just a fresh loaf every day. With an annuity, you give all of your savings (or as much as you want to part with) to an insurance company and depending on that company’s purchase rate, you will receive an annuity. Some companies will pay more than some, depending on their purchase rate, therefore it’s important to shop around. However one has to be careful when a company’s purchase rate is too high, as they may not be able to maintain the annuity payments. So if you are planning to use an annuity, you have the option of choosing first the term certain annuity. This will pay for a specific duration and when that duration comes to an end, the payments cease even if you are alive. It is most beneficial for a person who believes they do not have longevity in
the family. A very unpopular option would be a straight life annuity as payments ceases upon the retiree’s death, even if death happens after the first payment. A very popular option would be to take a life annuity or an indexed life annuity. This option pays you for as long as you live, payments can increase based on cost of living and payments cease upon your death unless you ask for a guaranteed term attachment which can be as little as five to as much as twenty five years. However, more guarantees means less payments. And finally there is an option of joint and last survivor annuity. This annuity pays typically a husband and wife an income and if either dies, then the payments continue to the surviving spouse for life. Annuities are not without its drawbacks and for some, it’s an uncomfortable option. When a person purchases an annuity, they are essentially handing over their money to a financial institution for a guaranteed income. This loss of control of capital can be difficult for some people. Talk to a financial advisor about whether an annuity is right for you.
Help your child ace insurance literacy ANDREW STEWART andrew@carib101.com
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I can’t speak from experience as a parent yet, because my daughters haven’t reached the age to need or understand insurance, but I can speak from my own personal experience. By the time I was ready to attend post-secondary and needed to take on the responsibility of paying for my own insurance, I had very little knowledge, due to the lack of preparation by my parents, school or even older siblings. It’s no secret that many post-secondary students have a poor level of knowledge about auto, home, health and life insurance. So, who is responsible for educating our children? Where will we find reliable information to properly prepare them? Are parents still mainly responsible or have we come to a point where information is so readily available and free that it’s now our children’s responsibility? If you were to test your child’s knowledge about car insurance would they know which types of car insurance come into play for common situations?
Gone are the days when parents would add licensed teenage kids to their own policy so they could gain insurance experience, pay the extra premiums with the plan of having the lower rates later on. Its quite concerning that most students will select coverage and buy an auto policy online, on their own without their parents help or even speaking to an agent. I know some adults who would have a difficult time answering questions about car insurance coverage types, such as liability, comprehensive and collision. If you are questioning your own knowledge about these topics, then how can we expect our children not to make poor decisions that could have them paying huge amounts of wasted money on insurance premiums. Take for example liability coverage, which is considered the core of any car insurance policy. How would you answer this question, in what situations will liability coverage cover you? • • • • • • •
All incidents with my vehicle Injuries to passengers in my car Damage to my vehicle in a crash Damage to my vehicle if an object falls on it, such as a tree Damage to my vehicle from a flood, hail or other severe weather Damage to my vehicle if I hit an animal, such as a deer Theft of my vehicle
Knowledge about rental insurance isn’t any better than car insurance. A majority of kids will understand that renters insurance covers their personal possessions. However, do they know that it also covers items stolen from their car, that a guest injured at one of their crazy basement parties is covered? Even that it will pay for additional living expenses if the apartment is damaged. Sometimes we can get a better result by asking what wrong information might be stuck in their heads. Such as does it cover: • • • •
Structural damage to the apartment or other rented space Your roommates’ belongings If you are injured Back rent due
It’s critical that post-secondary students read and ask questions about insurance now because that knowledge can help them through a lifetime of major financial decisions. As parents we are supposed to leverage our experiences and pass down that knowledge. We know insurance is not a one-time thing. Our needs evolve and change over time. Major life events such as graduating, living independently, getting married, having kids, buying a home and hopefully one day retiring all take planning and making smart decisions. So give your child the ammunition of knowledge!
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Cricket in the Caribbean is in full swing as the CPL continues KAYLA KARIM
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With the Caribbean Premiere League in full swing, many teams are making a statement while others are digging themselves into deep holes. One of those teams being the Guyana Amazon Warriors. The Warriors made it 6 wins in 6 games opening a three-point lead at the top of the 2019 Hero Caribbean Premier League standings table extending their perfect season. Furthermore, with the rained out game against Barbados last week, Guyana secured a guaranteed playoff spot. In the match, Guyana was able to hold the Barbados Tridents for just 138 with Chris Green taking the last four wickets for just 14 runs in his 3.2 overs, before reaching 77/2 after 10 overs. The rain delayed the game and held it up for an hour until play resumed. When it did. The Warriors’ target of 62 from the last 60 balls had been reduced from 24 to 20. The rain returned and the Warriors ended 81/2. The tone of the game was deter-
mined in the very first over of the game when an extensive effort from Keemo Paul brought 17 runs in addition to a crucial wicket of Johnson Charles. Guyana will play their 7th game on September 25th 2019. Also at Kensington Oval, the Jamaica Tallawahs were able to record their second win for the entire season after successfully defending 127 all out to stun Barbados Tridents by five runs. The Tallawahs were disappointing at bat but the Tridents found themselves behind the required rate at the halfway stage as the pressure grew. Shamar Springer took 3/32 and Imran Khan 3/19 as the Tallawahs kept their playoff hopes alive with an unlikely win. Alex Hales got the run-chase off to a positive start but fell to Zahir Khan soon after. The Tridents captain Jason Holder was not able to bring the game back to his team’s favour as a slog sweep off Imran Khan went straight up in the air and then caught by keeper Glenn Phillips. The game wasn’t over though as Rayman Reifer smashed 26 from just 12 balls with two fours and two sixes to reduce the target from a intimidating 30 off two overs to a more manageable six from the last three balls. But the game came to an end when he carved Dwayne Smith to Springer at deep cover and the Tridents slumped to an eighth consecutive home defeat in the CPL. Things looked like they were starting to go wrong for the Tallawahs early on in the game, particularly in the second over when
Chris Gayle chopped on to give Jason Holder the first of his two wickets. However they managed to secure the win at the Hero CPL. The Caribbean Premier League continues until Friday October 4th where the Guyana Amazon Warriors will host the Trinbago Knight Riders for the final game until the qualifying game begins.
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