Former Police Commissioner Henry Greene and child killed in auto accident GUYANA (DW) -- Former Police Commissioner Henry Greene and a female child have died following a threevehicle accident at Harlem, West Coast Demerara on Friday morning. Demerara Waves Online News was told by a reliable source that Greene, 58 years, died at the West Demerara Regional Hospital where he was taken. The child, Shaffiya Jamaluddin, 10 years, of Canefield, East Canje, was also pronounced dead at the hospital. The child was travelling in a car. The accident involved a truck, a car and Greene’s SUV. A police release stated that Victor Persaud, 35 years, of Vriesland, WBD, who was driving the motor canter and his two porters received injuries and were taken to the WDRH. Persaud was admitted, while the two porters were treated and sent away. The driver of motor car PJJ 4812 Raheem Kaleem, 45 years, along with the other occupants Reeaz Kaleem, 18 years; Fawaaz KaleJamem, 15 years; Shaimoon Kaleem, 46 years; and Zaitoon Hoosein, 26 years; all of Canefield, East Canje, received injuries and were also taken to the WDRH. Shaimoon Kaleem was treated and sent away, while the others have been admitted for medical treatment. According to the police, “at about 0910h. today Former Commissioner of Police
Guyana former Police Commisioner Henry Greene being removed from his vehicle. Photo: DemeraraWaves
Henry Greene was driving his motor vehicle PLL 7411 along the roadway at Harlem, WCD, when it is reported that his vehicle veered into the lane of motor car PJJ 4812, which was travelling in the opposite direction, resulting in a head-on collision. PLL 7411 then collided with
motor canter GJJ 9067 that was travelling behind motor car PJJ 4812.” Greene’s vehicle was heading east. He retired in April, 2012 four months after he was accused of raping a 34 year old mother of two in a city hotel.
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Caribbean Tales at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2012
Toronto Caribbean reporter Cindy Tamkumar with Tonya Lee Williams, best known for her role as Dr. Olivia Barber Winters on the American soap opera The Young and the Restless
Cindy Ramkumar Reporter On Wednesday September 4th, I had the opportunity to cover the Opening Night Gala Event at Harbourfront Centre, Toronto. This event runs from September 4th – 15th 2012, at the Harbourfront Centre. This was truly a well-synchronised, very professional, red carpet event, which had a bit of light humour, birthday song, presentation of awards (to the Caribbean Incubator Programme– training participants), which made the attendees all feel as if they were in part of the Caribbean.
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As attendees graced the red carpet, they were photographed by the media. There were also constant interviews taking place. Added to the interviews, participants of the night shared in awesome Caribbean food (ackee and saltfish, jerk chicken, red-bean rice, and deserts to name a few). Flags and emblems of several Caribbean countries adorned the walls with pride. Caribbean Music entertained the guests, and there were times where attendees were just chipping away to the music, there was no holding back at this event. This event was attended by Consul General for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, The Honourable Dr Vidhya Tota Maharaj and the Consul General for Antigua and Barbuda, The Honourable Jean Augustine, who co-incidentally celebrated her 71st birthday red-carpet style, and with the crowd singing Happy Birthday to her with pride. Caribbean Tales Annual Film Festival is in its 7th year, and it is the 2nd year it is being hosted at the Harbourfront Centre, Toronto. The steering group is comprised of filmmakers Francis-Anne Solomon, Mary Wells, Courtney Panchan ( Festival Coordinator), Malinda Francis ( Incubator Coordinator), Michael Miller ( Youth
Film Challenge Coordinator) and Farley Flex ( Poet, Playwright Motion and TV personality). Caribbean Tales Annual Film Festival aims to entertain and educate through a series of industry panels, filmmakers’ discussions and presentations on both historical and contemporary filmmaking throughout the Caribbean and the rest of the Diaspora. Caribbean Tales showcases the best of Caribbean Cinema, at home and abroad, classical and Creole, digital and celluloid. Frances-Anne Solomon is an accomplished Toronto-based Trinidadian Filmmaker, whose most recent award-winning feature film A Winter Tale has won international acclaim. She is also the President and Artistic Director of two companies, Leda Serene Films and Caribbean Tales. Her most recent projects include Heart Beat (a documentary series profiling Caribbean Musical creators; Literature Alive, and Gemini-nominated Lord have Mercy! (Canada’s landmark multicultural sitcom originally created for Vision TV, Toronto1, APTN, and Showcase) Caribbean Tales is also involved within the community, and has offered a 48 hour film challenge, to engage youths from the Toronto Community to create, write, direct and film a five (5) minute short film. This project is led by Michael Miller. According to Frances-Anne Solomon, and sanctioned by almost all the attendees, giving back to the community, and especially the youths of the future is what makes the film industry an admirable place to work in. Amongst Caribbean Tales accolades, is the Netflix Portal, currently in development, soon to be launched in 2013. The project is a partnership with European film platform ONLINEFILM.ORG. Added to this, Frances-Anne received the Community Leadership Award along with Ray Chang, from Tropicana Enterprises. Some of the films featured during the event are The story of Lover’s Rock, Day in a Bajan Life, Power of the Vagina, Juan of the Dead, Santana to name a few. For a full listing of shows and show times, email caribbeantales@gmail.com, or call 416- 598- 1410
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T&TEC foreman killed in crash TRINIDAD (TG) -- Six years after he survived a car crash in which his mother was killed, T&TEC foreman Navin Mahabir lost his life when his car ran off the road and collided with two vehicles in La Romaine early yesterday morning. Mahabir, 38, of Guapo Main Road, Fyzabad, died on the spot after his Nissan Cefiro spun out of control along the South Trunk Road at around 1.30 am and collided head-on with a black Mercedes Benz driven by Adrian Wong, of Feroze Khan Avenue, St Augustine. Police said Mahabir’s car also collided a yellow Galant driven by Isiah Francois, 33, of New Village, Point Fortin. Wong and Francois were taken by ambulance to the San Fernando General Hospital. District Medical Officer Dr Ramgoolam visited the scene and ordered Mahabir’s body removed to the San Fernando mortuary. Mahabir’s brother Prakash said he did not know where Mahabir was heading when he left home at around 11 pm. He said Mahabir was promoted to the rank of senior foreman at T&TEC two weeks ago and was looking forward to buying his own home. “He was very proud of his achievement because he studied and trained for two years before he got the position...He was
looking forward to buying his own place,” Prakash said. He said Mahabir’s commonlaw wife Marion Balkaran was inconsolable and had to be sedated. Mahabir had two children, Mark, 13, and Javid, nine, from a previous relationship. “Since his promotion he was putting in a lot of extra hours,” Prakash said. Mahabir’s
mother Linda, died on April 23, 2006, in an accident at Fyzabad Main Road. She was a passenger in a grey Nissan Primera driven by Mahabir which collided with another vehicle near the Fyzabad Composite School. Cpl Seepersad of the San Fernando Police Station is continuing investigations into Sunday’s fatal accident.
Crawford under fire! - Comrades lash PNP MP JAMAICA (JO) -- A private session that was to be used to issue an ultimatum to urge People’s National Party Member of Parliament for East Rural St Andrew Damion Crawford to shape up or ship out yesterday descended into a near brawl after it became clear that such a meeting was not to be held. Yesterday, dozens of party workers and delegates showed up at the dingy community centre in Gordon Town expecting that there would be an opportunity to air their grouses and also decide the make up of the constituency executive which the Jamaica Observer
not to be. Instead comrades were told that what would take place was a “rally” and not a private session, angering several comrades gathered for the meeting.
was told has been out of place for the past four-and-a-half years. That, however, was
“We came expecting a conference [but] we found that Mr Crawford wanted to speak to the workers. This meeting was to put a constituency chair in place and set up the executive committee; this is unacceptable,” Artnell McDonald, councillor for the Kintyre Division told the Observer yesterday. Continued On Page 5
Son of city beverage dealer found dead in canal GUYANA (DW) -- The body of the son of a well-known city beverage dealer was Sunday recovered from the Lama Canal also known as the ‘Blacka,’ plunging family members into a state of shock and grief.
short visit to the United States. The lad’s fully clothed body was found early Sunday afternoon, prompting one of his sisters to speculate that he was pushed into the canal because it is highly unlikely that he would have swam with clothes.
An autopsy and police investigations are expected to determine whether he drowned or any other circumstances that led to his death. Dead is 15-year old Daniel Younge. He was a student of Nehemiah Comprehensive Secondary School, Queenstown, Georgetown. He is the son of ColinYounge, who is the owner of Yams beverage outlet, La Penitence, Georgetown, and June-Ann Peters. Before moving to South Ruimveldt D’urban
Relatives said police are looking for several boys with whom Daniel Younge was in the company of shortly before he died.
Park, the boy lived on James and Calendar Streets, Albouystown, Georgetown. His father and the boy’s eldest brother were due to return to Guyana on Sunday from a
One relative said a doctor, who examined the body, believed that the boy might have died four hours earlier. Daniel Younge was apparently often cautioned against going places without the knowledge and permission of his family.
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T&T to mark Caribbean Wellness Day Victim recalls accident involving former Top Cop TRINIDAD (TG) -- Trinidad and Tobago is joining the Caribbean Community in commemorating Caribbean Wellness Day with a series of activities which will take place across the country throughout the month of September. Caribbean Wellness Day is celebrated annually on the second Saturday in September by member countries of Caricom as part of a unified, regional response to the epidemic of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (CNCDs). Heart disease, cancer, diabetes and stroke account for 60 per cent of deaths annually in Trinidad and Tobago. It has also been noted that more than 40 per cent of this country’s population do not get sufficient exercise per week and more than 58 per cent are overweight. Trinidad
and Tobago, as a leader in this thrust to beat the epidemic of CNCDs, launched its Fight the Fat initiative to revolutionise the lifestyles of T&T citizens everywhere. Each regional health authority will host activities under the Fight the Fat banner throughout the month in commemoration of Caribbean Wellness Day. Activities at the various events will include health screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, HIV, prostate, cholesterol, vision, pap smears and health measurements including weight, height and BMI calculations. The events will also include nutrition education, aerobics burnouts and fun activities for children. All events are free and the public is invited to attend.
PNM goes for one man, one vote TRINIDAD (TG) -- The People’s National Movement (PNM) held a special general council meeting yesterday to discuss four recommendations which were adopted by the council. PNM chairman Franklin Khan said it was a red-letter day. “We have continued our major democratisation process and our changing image and face to the national community, indicating we are ready, willing and able to take back the governance of Trinidad and Tobago,” he said. The party will now institute a one man, one vote system for the election of officers including the political leader, chairman, vicechairman, general secretary and other officers. Khan was speaking to the media at
Balisier House, Port-of-Spain yesterday. He said the use of the party symbol, the balisier, was not a constitutional matter and should be considered as a matter of branding and marketing. The duration of officers has also been changed, Khan said. The political leader, chairman, vice-chairman and general secretary will now serve four years instead of five and all other officers will serve for two years instead of one year. The position of political leader, Tobago Council, will be an elected one and Khan said that person will automatically become the deputy political leader of the PNM.
GUYANA (KN) -- Fawaaz Kaleem, one of the occupants of the car, which was involved in the collision with former Police Commissioner Henry Greene, had a vague recollection of what happened before the smash up. Kaleem, though in a great deal of pain, told Kaieteur News that he recalled seeing Greene’s vehicle coming at a fast rate of speed and as his father swerved the car desperately trying to avoid the tragedy, the vehicle slammed into their car. Kaieteur News understands that Rahim Kaleem, the driver of the vehicle, and most of the others have been seriously injured. Zairoon Hussein remains unconsciousness. Relatives say that the woman is showing no sign of improvement. Hussein reportedly sustained severe head injuries as a result of the accident. One relative told this newspaper that Hussein has undergone a number of tests, including a CT scan and they are awaiting the results to determine the severity of the injuries she sustained. Tragedy struck as three vehicles collided on the West Coast Demerara Public Road on Friday. The collision claimed the lives of former Police Commissioner Henry Greene and 10-year-old Shaffiya Jamaluddin.
Greene was driving a white Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) east along the West Coast Public road when he collided head on with the car which had six people and was traveling in the opposite direction. Greene’s vehicle then slammed into the Bakewell truck which lost control and in turn crushed the car. Both Greene and Jamaluddin succumbed to their injuries before they could have received medical attention. People immediately rushed to the assistance of the injured persons after the accident. They were initially taken to the West Demerara Regional Hospital and later transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital. At present, Rahim Kaleem, Reaz Kaleem, Zairoon Hussein and Fawaaz Kaleem are all patients of the Georgetown Public Hospital.
Ramesh Lawrence Maharaj: Walk out of coalition TRINIDAD (TG) -- Civil rights activist Ramesh Lawrence Maharaj said yesterday that any member of the coalition party who fails to walk away from a corrupt government is an enemy of the people. Maharaj was addressing an estimated 150 highway rerouters at Doorbassa Recreation Ground, San Francique, following a motorcade in Oropouche. Maharaj, who is representing the legal interests of the group, said some leaders of the People’s Partnership (PP) were too interested in “eating a food” to stand up against corruption. He urged citizens to form a coalition of the people to remove the PP. He paid tribute to political leader of the Movement for Social Justice (MSJ) David Abdulah for walking out of the coalition and said all of the coalition leaders must have the interest of the people at heart. “I want to remind the leader of COP that they made a promise to the population. They cannot stay in Government and still say they are supporting the people. If they stay in the Government they are the enemy of the people,” Maharaj said. He added: “They ride your back and get into power and then say they supporting two masters.”
Maharaj accused the Government of trying to overthrow the Constitution. He said although he had no interest in electoral politics, he will continue to defend the nation and the Constitution. Abdulah said the country is in a dangerous position following the passage of The Administration of Justice (Indictable Proceedings) Act 2011. He said abolishment of preliminary inquiries will undermine justice. “One of the clear unintended consequences of this Act—and I believe that those who drafted it were well aware—is that all legal matters will collapse and can’t be pursued,” Abdulah said. He added that the country will be in a dangerous position if people charged with corruption do not have a trial. “The signal sent is those who are charged with corruption will never have to face a trial,” Abdulah contended. The MSJ leader said if people are not brought to trial, the soul of the nation will be in danger. The venue for yesterday’s rally was changed twice after activists claimed they received death threats. It was initially carded for the Rampersad Brothers Ranch, then was shifted to the Jokhan Trace Mandir. However, by midday it was again rerouted to the Doorbassa Recreation Ground. Also addressing the rally was President of the Sheep and Goat Association Shiraz Khan and former Agriculture Minister Trevor Sudama.
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Embattled PNP MP faces angry constituents in stormy meeting Continued From Page 2 -- One delegate, who asked that his named not be used, said persons came expecting to participate in the private session of the constituency conference to select and forward their slate of delegates ahead of the Annual Conference of the PNP, scheduled for this week, only to be told otherwise. “Mi caan believe seh Damion deal wid wi dah way deh, di man nat even come outta di vehicle and look how long him ovah deh, and from him win him don’t even come back come tell wi thanks,” a male constituency worker was overheard saying while the embattled was sitting in his SUV before the start of meeting. “A true him nuh know how people waan lick him in a him head wid di chair an drop him locks a grung (ground); him must look out fi who look out fi him,” one irate woman said in reference to the dreadlocks sporting MP. “A pure wud mi a go in deh go cuss,” said a man as he pushed his way inside the rundown building. The meeting was closed to the media, but angry voices could be heard loudly from outside while Crawford, sometimes in reasoning tones, tried to calm his upset workers. “It caan work so, call big meeting an don’t have no agenda... him siddung in the vehicle about three hour an now talking about rally,” yet another male worker exclaimed as he walked away in disgust. The MP’s unfortunate “everybody wants to be King” statement made in answer to persons who questioned the direction of the meeting yesterday further angered the crowd, resulting in a mass walkout at one instance with persons almost chorusing “him nuh have no manners, him don’t know how to talk to people, bright and feisty”.
She added that the Opposition Jamaica Labour Party will take back the seat in the next general election if Crawford stays in the seat. The party hierarchy, would be wise to intervene on his behalf or be prepared to lose the seat, she said As the showdown escalated Crawford remained inside the building, making his case to those who stayed long enough to listen. Seemingly pushed, the beleaguered MP in an almost rebuking tone began to list his projects, including provision of jobs for a numbers of persons since winning the seat in December last year, before concluding that a number of persons who had got help were acting like they had not. He also took constituents to task for taking it to the media that he had described them as beggars. “Who in here evah hear mi call anybody beggar?” the MP demanded. “A true Damion,” one lone female supporter shouted back in response. “Them a act like u a god [and] want you to ‘spin’ East Rural in one year.” Speaking with the Observer following the meeting, Crawford said there was not one “iota of evidence” for the claims made by the constituents “I called a meeting to talk to the workers so I could have an understanding of what the masses are saying,” he said. Crawford also insisted that it was in fact a private meeting. “Some persons came with that in mind (selection of an executive) but the constituency is unrecognised; it does not have enough groups and we are going to have another private meeting and put the groups together,” he insisted. “We have sought permission to have it after the annual conference which we have done,” he said.
That sentiment seemed to be the grouse of most persons who said while the MP had worthwhile programmes his alleged authoritarian leadership style and non-consultative approach could be his ultimate downfall.
An elderly comrade, in trying to console the youthful MP, said he had to find a middle ground because he is the leader and it cannot work the way constituents want it to.
According to one female constituency worker, Crawford won the seat without money, claiming that the people who “put him up” can take him back down.
East Rural St Andrew consists of areas such as Mavis Bank, Bedward Gardens, Harbour View, Dallas, Kintyre, and Gordon Town.
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Relaxing the mind
Geeta Maraj Contributor We are very aware of the importance of relaxation to the body. “Relax” is now a part of our daily lingo: we are told by our family and friends to relax; our physicians advise that we relax; we tell ourselves that we need to relax; but what is it that we need to do to relax? Where should we really begin? We know the benefits to our health when we avoid the general stressors of life. We, however, struggle to keep this concept at the forefront of our daily activities, especially when leading very busy lives. Signs that we need to relax and take a moment for ourselves include feeling irritable, getting short-tempered at the simplest of situations, a general feeling of disappointment in ourselves and others, not being able to focus or retain important information, poor eating habits and a lack of proper sleep. The first step in learning to relax is to let go of the guilt you feel when you know you need to relax. You will make a bet-
ter friend, relative and worker with proper rest and knowing when to take a moment for yourself. The old adage “taking care of yourself so that you can better take care of others” holds true when it comes to our ability to know when to care for ourselves. Start by allotting a special time each day for yourself. Either set your alarm or block out a specific time in your agenda as your “me time”. Finding that moment first thing in the morning is best at preparing you for your day. Use this moment to do something which benefits you personally. Practice of proper breathing techniques so as to calm your body and relax your mind is an important and crucial step in learning to relax. We hardly realize that our breathing pattern affects our health and causes tension to be built in our body. However, there is a correct way of breathing, as there is an incorrect way of breathing. The correct way to breathe is to ensure when you inhale that your chest rises, and your abdomen extends. When you exhale, your chest should collapse as your abdomen contracts - pushing all the stale air out of your lungs. By paying attention to this correct way of breathing during the day, we can help to decrease the stress we feel in our body as the day progresses.
The incorrect way of breathing would be that when we breathe in our abdomen contracts at the same time. This is common at various times in the day when our body begins to feel stressed. Therefore, it is always important to check your breathing pattern. The way in which you correct your breathing is to exhale all your breath till your abdomen contracts tightly. Upon inhaling your next breath, your breathing rhythm will automatically be corrected. Our diet is equally important in keeping our body relaxed. Avoid high fat and excessive sugar in your diet. Carbohydrates equally convert to sugar when broken down in the body and affects our blood sugar level, causing us to become irritable based on the fluctuations of our glucose level. Eating fresh foods and a diet rich in fruits and vegetables help to decrease stress in our body. Avoiding excess caffeine, but drinking at least 8 cups of liquid daily, also helps to keep our body cleansed and decreases stress. Though daily exercise is beneficial in relaxing the body, if this is not practical, try to exercise at least 3 to 4 times weekly. Whether it is just a half an hour walk, swim, bike, or yoga – these all will help to overcome aches and pains caused by a
build up of stress in the body. Meditation is also vital in making us relax and learn to let go of our general stressors. Finding a time and place to meditate can be as easy as sitting in a chair or at the end of your bed when you awake in the morning. Just take a moment to breathe deeply to cleanse your lungs, and begin to focus your thoughts through a silent chant, so as to calm your mind. In time, meditation can be practiced in a special corner of your home, on a meditation mat at a particular time each day. Meditation is known to keep our blood pressure more stable, prevents cardiac issues, depression and even slows the aging process. Getting a massage is an additional great way to relax. If you cannot afford a massage at a local spa, ask a relative or loved one you are comfortable with for a massage. Massages help to undo knots in the muscles built up as a result of stress. Most importantly, we can relax through the best medicine of all - laughter. When we laugh, endorphins are released into the blood stream causing us to feel happy and relaxed. Our body is a gift; it is the vehicle through which we travel this sojourn. We carry in it the key necessary to keep ourselves happy, relaxed and healthy. All that is required is for us to tap into this ability. So conquer your stress and anxiety by learning to breathe, laugh, love and relax!
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Sloppy West Indies lose opener by eight wickets 6-48, 7-48, 8-54 Bowling: Brunt 4-0-16-2 (w2), Shrubsole 4-0-20-1 (w1), Colvin 4-1-5-2, Marsh 4-011-1, Wyatt 4-0-17-1 (w1). ENGLAND C Edwards not out 27 L Marsh st Aguilleira b Mohammed 31 +S Taylor c Cooper b Campbelle 4 A Brindle not out 5 Extras: (w4, nb1) 5 TOTAL: (2 wkts; 9.4 overs) 72 Did not bat: D Wyatt, T Beaumont, J Gunn, S A sloppy batting effort from West Indies Women condemned them to an eight-wicket defeat to England Women in their opening Twenty20 International of the five-match series yesterday. Missing World number one batsman Stafanie Taylor, West Indies struggled in seamer friendly conditions at the Riverside Ground and were held to 71 for eight off their allotted overs—their lowest ever T20 total. Captain Merissa Aguilleira, batting at number three, top-scored with 21 from 29 balls and led only three players in double figures as Tremayne Smartt (14) and Shemaine Campbelle (11) chipped in. Leftarm spinner Holly Colvin finished with two for five from her four overs while new ball bowler Katherine Brunt claimed two for 16. England needed just over half-hour to claim victory, as Laura Marsh (31) and captain Charlotte Edwards (27) set the foundation for the easy victory with a 59-run opening stand. Marsh stroked five fours off 22 balls while Edwards counted three boundaries off 26 balls. West Indies stumbled out of the blocks, losing Juliana Nero without scoring to the second ball of the game with no runs on the board, lbw to Brunt swinging across the line. Four balls later, left-hander Kycia Knight also departed without scoring via the lbw route. When the dangerous Deandra Dottin was also lbw without scoring, this time to Brunt’s new-ball partner Anya
Shrubsole, West Indies were in a deep hole at seven for three in the second over. Aguilleira, however, halted the decline with a 28-run fourth wicket stand off 48 balls with Campbelle. The right-hander stroked two fours and looked to be pulling the Windies around when she was one of two wickets to fall in successive overs with just two runs added. Campbelle was bowled around her legs by Colvin before Aguilleira, attempting to push the scoring along, lofted off-spinner Marsh to mid-off at the end of the 11th over. Wickets then fell steadily and Smartt’s runa-ball 14 was the only spark at the end. West Indies will travel to Manchester for the second match tomorrow. (CMC) Scoreboard WEST INDIES J Nero lbw b Brunt 0 K Knight lbw b Brunt 0 +M Aguilleira c Shrubsole b Marsh 21 D Dottin lbw b Shrubsole 0 S Campbelle b Colvin 11 S Daley c Beaumont b Wyatt 6 B Cooper run out 5 S King st Taylor b Colvin 0 T Smartt not out 14 A Mohammed not out 8 Extras: (lb2, w4) 6 TOTAL: (8 wkts, 20 overs) 71 Did not bat: S Selman. Fall of wickets: 1-0, 2-5, 3-7, 4-35, 5-37,
Rowe, K Brunt, H Colvin, A Shrubsole. Fall of wickets: 1-59, 2-66. Bowling: Selman 2-0-18-0 (nb1), Smartt 1-0-9-0 (w1), Daley 2-0-11-0, King 1-0-160 (w2), Mohammed 2-0-9-1, Campbelle 1.40-9-1. Result: England won by eight wickets. Player-of-the-Match: L Marsh. Toss: West Indies. Series: England Women lead five-match series 1-0.
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Afghans thinking victory Afghanistan says it wants to win the Asia vs the Caribbean T20 tournament as part of its preparation for the ICC T20 tournament in Sri Lanka later this month. The unknown Afghanistan players captained by right handed batsman Nawroz Mangal will open their campaign with a game against host T&T at the Queens Park Oval tonight. The team also includes new-ball bowler Hamid Hassan who has made a return to the Afghanistan squad for September’s World Twenty20 after recovering from an injury. “Definitely we are here to win and we are considering it as a very good preparation just ahead of the World Cup”said Shafiq Stanikzai, manager of the Afghanistan team for the past two years. “So this is going to be very good preparation and we know that T&T is a very tough team we respect them highly especially in T20 format. It will be a tough challenge for us but a very exciting one”. Also included in the Afghanistan squad are Asghar Stanikzai and Mohammad Nabi who put on a spirited 86 run stand against the mighty Australians in a friendly ODI last month. Australia won by 66 runs but
not before Stanikzai reach a top score of 66. “It’s a total T 20 package we have” boasted manager Stanikzai. “We have very good fast bowling attack, very good spin attack, and we have very good hard hitters”. Stanikzai says his men are eagerly looking forward to playing on the same Queens park oval used by West Indies greats such as world double record holder Brian Lara and Vivian Richards “This is a huge achievement for every single player being here and competing on a ground where Brian Lara, Viv Richards or greats of West Indies have played and represented their countries” he told CNC3. Afghanistan competes in group A of the ICC T20 and will play India on September 19 and England two days later. This is their second appearance after finishing third in group C behind South Africa and India two years ago.
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Caribbean Pot: Spicy Cucumber Chutney
Chris De La Rosa Contributor Ingredients 1 large cucumber 2 cloves garlic 1 scotch bonnet pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 lemon 2 tablespoon Shado Beni Notes: To kick this up a bit, you can add a dash of cumin (geera). If you don’t have shado beni, feel free to use 3 tablespoons of freshly chopped cilantro (coriander). I used a seedless English cucumber for making this cucumber chutney so I didn’t have to remove ay seeds. Additionally I didn’t remove the skin as I like the texture and contrast the skin gives to the finished chutney. If using a cucumber with seeds, cut it in half length wise and remove the seeds with a spoon. Wash, then cut the cucumber into 2 pieces (easier to handle), then grate with a box grater. Use the side which gives you that sort of shredded finish. Place the now shredded cu-
cumber in a drainer and squeeze out as much liquid as you can.
bonnet pepper. Start with a few quick pulses, thenI let it run until I had a fine puree.
Give the garlic, shado beni and scotch bonnet pepper a rough chop so it would be easier to puree.
The scent of the lemon juice, with the garlic, shado beni and scotch bonnet pepper will be divine and cause your mouth to start springing juices (you know what I mean). The final step is to assemble everything. Pour the pepper puree into the same bowl where you have the shredded cucumber and give it a good mix.
Then in a Magic Bullet (as I did), a food processor, a blender or just use your knife to give this a really fine chop. Additionally you can also use a mortar and pestle. In my magic bullet I squeezed the juice of the lemon, added the salt, black pepper and rough chopped – shado beni, garlic and scotch
The idea is to marry all the flavours so you have a nice spicy cucumber chutney. Allow
this to marinate in the fridge for a couple hours and you’re good to go. This spicy cucumber chutney will last in the fridge for at least a week and goes well with anything you normally eat spicy condiments with.. even your scrambled eggs at breakfast. Do remember to taste for salt.. the idea is to have a mellow/well-rounded undertone and have the shredded cucumber absorb the goodness of the garlic, shado beni and heat from the pepper.
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Four interesting tips that can help to Fitting exercise into your lifestyle minimum of 30 minutes of exercise you should prevent shin splint pain after running aim for per day. The latest dancing craze right now is Zumba. Try it. You just might like it!
your body, joints, and bones time to rejuvenate.
Trish Browning Contributor Shin Splints is a painful condition to have, but as with most other conditions there are steps you can take that will lessen the chance of them flaring up. Shin splints are a common place injury that occurs on the outside of the lower leg, beneath the knee which can sometimes cause severe pain around the shins. This type of injury might seem to be a regular occurrence with athletes but everyday people are known to also fall victim to shin splints especially after running, which is also known as medial tibial stress syndrome. Prevention is better than treatment and it always pays to avoid something altogether than to seek out treatment methods or a cure once you are in discomfort. Here are 4 interesting tips on how you can prevent shin splints that don’t include the use of ice and will avoid a lot of pain and trauma. (Here’s a freebie, one method is to drink plenty of water!) 1 Train with the Brain When you start running, do this with lapses in between, even if your body tells you otherwise. What you are doing is giving
2 Incorrect Footwear Using the completely wrong trainers can lead to a shin splint situation. If your trainers do not have good grips or comfortable cushioning, you should ditch them immediately. If you have no idea about how to choose running shoes, most stores have qualified staff that will give you a hand (or leg). Build a habit of changing your footwear every 3-4 months or once you have covered at least 300 miles. 3 Go for Lush or Soft Running on the pavement, is not a great idea. You put extra stress on your calves and legs and will jar those joints and muscles whenever you do this. Treat your legs better by running on soft or lush surfaces like a well manicured lawn, park or dirt trail, anywhere cushioned and flat as a flying saucer is a good choice
4 Mind the Mileage Remember that shin splint pain comes from overworking your legs and muscles. For new runners, try not to get too exuberant. If you up your pace too quickly or do not take a good restFeature Articles, you are inviting certain complications. Do not increase your pace or distance by more than 10% per week. Even Usain Bolt will tell you that.
Oral habits vent the normal eruption and alignment of teeth, as seen in an open bite.
Dr. Matthew S Weekes BSC DDS MTh DMin
Contributor The presence of oral habits at an early age can have serious consequences if left untreated. These habits are finger sucking, nail biting, tongue thrusting, lip sucking, mouth breathing, teeth grinding (bruxism), clenching. Finger sucking usually starts in childhood and if it continues beyond the age of six, it may cause deformation of the jaws especially the upper. The tongue thrust habit may or may not be a result of finger sucking but finger sucking almost always lead to tongue thrusting. Both habits can pre-
Mouth breathing usually results from nasal or throat anatomical obstructions. Enlarged tonsils or adenoids can reduce the airway space making breathing difficult. The mouth stays open and the tongue is positioned forward to allow increased oxygen to get to the lungs. This habit affects the growth of the jaws adversely. Bruxism or teeth grinding at night and clenching wear down the biting surfaces of the teeth. This can result in toothaches, sore tired jaw and joint pain (TMJ). These habits are best treated early before the harmful effects became severe. There are oral devices that can be worn to break the habits. My staff and myself will be happy to address your concerns.
Monique Bartlett Contributor Everybody is always talking about getting in shape. Whether it’s just to lose 10 pounds or to build up some lean muscle mass or just to eat better, you hear it all the time. Yet trying to accomplish any one of these goals can be daunting. We all have busy lives so how do we fit in exercise or getting healthy? We say we’re going to do it and then life gets in the way. The secret to fitting in exercise or making the effort to a healthier lifestyle is to make it work for you. Instead of feeling like getting healthy is one more thing you need to add to your list, just make it part of your new lifestyle. How do you do this you ask? First, you need to change how you think about exercise and being healthy. Working out doesn’t have to mean you’ve been given a prison sentence. Make it fun to make it work for you. If you do a physical activity that you love, it won’t feel like such a burden! What activities do you really like to do? Walking, swimming, riding your bike, roller blading? Dancing is a great activity. It gets your heart pumping and counts toward the recommended
If you aren’t sure what type of fitness activities that you like, try several until you find one or two that you love to do. If you go to a gym or a fitness studio to exercise, you can usually pay by the class until you decide to register for a full program. The best way to keep yourself motivated to exercise is to get yourself a workout buddy. This is someone who has his or her own personal goal but is also willing to help you achieve yours. You get to help and support each other and turn a workout in to a social activity. You get to exercise and socialize at the same time. Your exercise partner will help to keep you accountable and make sure you show up. You would feel guilty if you didn’t show up and let your friend down, wouldn’t you? Just make sure that the goal you set for yourself is achievable. Don’t say you’re going to lose 30 pounds in 90 days if you’ve never even lost 10 pounds successfully before. Goals don’t work if they’re unrealistic. Aim for something specific, like running a 5K race in two months or walking three times a week. Then, create a detailed game plan to reach that milestone. Fitting in exercise may take some effort at first, but if you experiment with these strategies, you’ll find a routine that works so seamlessly with your schedule and lifestyle, you won’t be able to remember what life was like before.
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Immigration matters: New Rules for NOC Skill Levels C & D Occupations (Part 1)
Marva Kollar Contributor “Education is key to success in life,” a fundamental right and now a privilege for many semi and low skilled workers including thousands who realized their dream of working in Canada under the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP). Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) are known to face language barriers but maintain a record low absenteeism, high performance and respect for Canadian law to be re-selected for future employment or re-enter Canada legally. All TFW applicants with job offers within National Occupational Classification (NOC) Skill Levels C & D must meet new language requirement by proving their competency in English or French; Canada’s official languages. Applicants must meet basic proficiency in Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) or Niveaux de compétence linguistque canadiens (NCLC). The four components of each test are: listening, speaking, reading and writing and has costs associated with preparation, course materials, testing and results are only acceptable from institutions designated by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).
Migrant workers affected the most by the new rules are from SAWP workers as this program maintains the highest level of migrant workers in Canada annually. On the other hand, the new rules are expected to be particularly beneficial to TFWs who has been benefiting from Canada-SAWP bilateral agreements with Jamaica since 1966, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago since 1967, Mexico since 1974, the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean (Antigua and Barbuda, Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines), since 1976 and Guatemala since 2003. It is reasonably expected that TFWs whose mother tongue is English will meet CLB while French-speaking Commonwealth of Dominica will also meet NCLC benchmark. Immigration critics believe that there could however be a change in demographics in Spanish-speaking migrant workers from Mexico and Guatemala. Nonetheless, any fear of meeting the new language requirements can be easily eliminated should applicants commence preparation well in advance of next SAWP season’s selection. The fact is: Canada needs migrant workers to fill Canada’s temporary labour shortage for decades. SAWP workers in particular play a very important role in Canadians selecting the best produce and vegetables in grocery stores
across Canada. The alternative is that Farmers will suffer significant lost at harvest, a significant increase in produce and a possible huge downturn on Canada’s economy. TFWs are real winners! They contribute significantly to Canada’s economy, creates dynasty for their families in their home countries, afford high quality of education and better lifestyle for themselves. Furthermore, it could be argued that by meeting immigration new rules TFW are more marketable hence command a higher wages. Contact your Authorized Representative to learn more options available to TFW who
entered Canada before July 1, 2012, available options through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) before 2013 or to find out if you quality for the one-year exemption available to certain TFWs. Be sure to pick up a copy of the next Toronto Caribbean Newspaper to learn more about key roles and responsibilities of TFWs, Employers, Human Resources Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and Canada Border Services Agency and distribution of workers by SAWP countries to Canada
The Law of Accumulation - 4 Steps That Guarantee A Wealthier Future
JG Francoeur Contributor The Law of Accumulation states that your financial fortune accumulates slowly over time and then becomes enormous, call it the snowball effect. Forget get rich quick schemes and opt for a proven strategy that is simple and effective. 1-Develop Discipline To begin the process of accumulation, you must be disciplined and persistent. You will no doubt encounter several obstacles but you must resolve to never give up. Initially, you will see very little change or difference but gradually, your efforts will begin to pay off. You will begin to pull ahead of your peers. Your finances will improve and your debts will disappear. 2-Build Up Momentum The first pillar of the Law of Accumulation says: “As your savings accumulate, you develop a momentum that moves you more rapidly toward your financial goals.” It is hard to get started on a program of financial accumulation. Any program is difficult to get started but once you do get started,
you find it easier and easier to keep at it. The “momentum principle” is one of the great success secrets. This principle says that it takes tremendous energy to overcome the initial inertia and resistance to financial accumulation and get started, but once started, it takes much less energy to keep moving. 3-Start Slow, Finish Fast The second pillar of the Law of Accumulation says, “By the yard it’s hard, but inch by inch, anything’s a cinch.” When you begin thinking about saving 10 or 20 percent of your earnings, you will immediately think of all kinds of reasons that it is not possible. You might be swimming in debt. You might be spending every single penny that you earn today just to keep afloat. If you do find yourself in this situation, instead of saving 10 percent, begin saving just 1 percent of your earnings in a special account, which you refuse to touch. 4-Increase As You Go Along This small amount will begin to add up at a rate that will surprise you. As you become comfortable with saving 1 percent, increase your savings rate to 2 percent, then 3 percent, then 4 percent and 5 percent and so on. Within a year, you will find yourself getting out of debt and saving 10 percent, 15 percent and even 20 percent of your earnings without it really affecting your lifestyle. Remember never give up. I’ve seen people pay off hundreds of thousands of dollars of debt and built assets worth millions using these strategies
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Your Horoscope - September 12th 2012 Aries Horoscope (March 21-April 20): There’s plenty to tackle, but you should find that your efficiency, productivity, and success ratio improve over the next week. Through October’s start, Venus in Leo enhances your prospects, prosperity, and results. Friday and Saturday sets wheels in motion. Hunt and you will find. Monday delivers a productive fresh start. Wednesday is especially lucrative and pleasure-filled. Everyone loves you; a certain someone loves you too Taurus Horoscope (April 21-May 21): Now is the time to establish a more solid foundation. The first step is getting yourself emotionally and psychologically recentred. Starting Thursday, confidence builder Venus in Leo helps you to make gains. Friday and Saturday, start the dialogue, explore options, and get yourself moving. Regarding home, career, creativity, and love, Monday’s fresh-start stars gift you with a second chance. Gemini Horoscope (May 23-June 20): You’ll come up with better ideas and avenues now. Venus, newly in Leo, helps you to be more creative and expressive. Your social skills, perceptive abilities, sales ability, and physical agility are also enhanced over this next week. Monday is ideal for starting a new project, schedule, or hunt. Wednesday’s aim-or-wait delivers the goods. Pitch it, try it, say it, or do it. Cancer Horoscope (June 21-July 20): Venus leaves your sign on Thursday, but you’ll continue on the extended benefits package while it tenants Leo. Financial options improve now. A better sense of self-worth translates into getting more satisfaction out of relationships. The clearer you get about what you want, need, and deserve, the more probable it becomes. For the best results, take aim Monday and Wednesday. Leo Horoscope (July 21Aug. 22): Venus in Leo bestows her grace on you until October 2. It’s an optimal influence for calling attention to yourself and enhancing what your mother gave you. Friday and Saturday, the more you discuss, explore, or try, the more obvious your best picks become. Monday’s fresh start is productive. Start to finish, Wednesday gifts you with luck, news, ingenuity, intuition, and excellent timing. Virgo Horoscope (Aug. 23Sept. 22): Friday and Saturday can move you past a block, a dilemma, or a pressure buildup. Modify as the moment dictates. Once past the hurdle, you’ll find yourself on a much faster—and fresher—track. What do you need? What do you want? Mercury in Virgo, continuing to September 15, refuels your ambition and opportunity. Monday’s lucrative fresh start sets the right momentum.
Libra Horoscope (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Venus in Leo enhances your social life, potential earnings, and romantic prospects. As the week closes, aim for a change of pace. Don’t worry about what’s been left hanging. Take a break and come back fresh on Monday. Mercury conjunct the sun can spark something fresh or uncover something you missed. Wednesday, things come together beautifully. Scorpio Horoscope (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You need to walk the talk and get the look just right. Venus, newly in Leo, puts a spotlight on your professional, personal, and community profile. The week may present an opportunity to direct the show in some official way. Wednesday could bring a reward, an official acknowledgment, or a special invitation. Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov. 22-Dec. 20): Friday and Saturday move you onto a different track, setting the stage for Monday’s fresh start. Over the weekend, try to stay real about your expectations. Don’t overload yourself or make promises you aren’t sure you’ll keep. Venus in Leo improves your confidence, humour, prospects, fame, and fortune. Regarding career aspirations, finances, results, or love, Wednesday could be your good-news day. Capricorn Horoscope (Dec. 21-Jan. 20): A can-do attitude is what it takes. This week’s stars help you work it to your best advantage. Venus in Leo benefits financial matters and your intimate encounters too. Friday and Saturday, consider more options, try a new angle, keep things open-ended. You’ll start to see what serves you best as of Monday. On Wednesday, take your best shot. Aquarius Horoscope (Jan. 21-Feb. 18): Relax this weekend. Don’t force what isn’t coming naturally. Someone could act as a good sounding board, adviser, or mentor. What’s going well is about to see even more improvement, thanks to the advance of Venus into Leo. Starting Monday, your efforts should prove more productive. Socially, creatively, romantically, and financially, Wednesday lights a great spark. . Pisces Horoscope (Feb. 18-March 20): Family, errands, home projects, or entertaining could keep you especially busy this weekend. Take it one step at a time, and ditch the unnecessary extras. Venus, newly in Leo, helps you articulate your needs and increases your success ratio. Monday, an improvement curve begins. Wednesday, work comes easily, and the results are pleasing.
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Appeal court allows Superintendent of Basic tire maintenance Maintain proper air pressure. The most Bankruptcy’s intervention common way of damaging tires is im-
Tammy Flores Contributor In May I wrote about the Moore vs. 407ETR Bankruptcy case, whereby the Superintendent of Bankruptcy was seeking to intervene in Justice Francis Newbould’s ruling to protect the National interest in the Bankruptcy Insolvency Act. 407ETR’s lawyers made submissions to squash the Superintendent of Bankruptcy’s motion to intervene. On May 16th, 2012 the Appeal Court judges, Paul Rouleau, KM Weiler and RA Blair heard submissions and on September 5th, 2012 agreed with the Superintendent’s submission to appeal. Issues raised & Court’s Findings 1) Does the Superintendent have standing to appeal the order of the motion judge as of right? The Judge’s decision was that the Superintendent had no standing to bring an appeal as of right. 2) If the Superintendent does not have standing as of right: (a) Can the Superintendent appeal the motion judge’s decision with leave of the court? Yes and some of the reasons are; i) If the point at issue involves future rights; ii) If the order or decision is likely to affect other cases of a similar nature in the bankruptcy proceedings; In “exceptional circumstances” the Superintendent’s intervention is crucial “to ensure that the integrity of the insolvency process is
maintained ... where matters of public policy are concerned” intervention is required to maintain the integrity of the bankruptcy and insolvency system and in the Appeal Court Judges view, the following factors provided them a helpful guide to determine “exceptional circumstances”; (i) That it’s interest was not represented; (ii) That it has an interest, which will be adversely affected by the decision; (iii) That it is, or can be, bound by the order; (iv) That it has a reasonably arguable case; and (v) That the interests of justice in avoiding a multiplicity of proceedings would be served. (b) Should an extension of time for serving and filing a notice of motion requesting leave to appeal be granted? Yes and some of the reasons are; (i) Whether the person formed an intention to appeal within the relevant period; (ii) The length of delay and the explanation for the delay; (iii) Merits of the appeal; and (iv) Whether the justice of the case requires it. The Appeal Court Judges felt there was good reason to grant the extension sought by the Superintendent, as there was no indication of prejudice to 407ETR because they knew the Superintendent was appealing and since 407ETR & Moore settled their dispute, timing doesn’t delay receipt of funds. The Superintendent’s interest can be adversely affected in that this decision could create a new class of debts and has affected at least 6,000 people.
proper inflation. Use the inflation pressure guide as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. You can find this information in your owner’s manual, on your vehicle’s door jamb or on the inside of the glovebox door. If you have changed size or load index, ask for what your new air pressure should be. Vehicles now come equipped with Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems or TPMS. Check inflation at least once a month and before traveling using an accurate tire pressure gauge. It’s best to check your tires when they are cold and make sure to check your spare tire while you’re at it. Balance your tires. Tires that aren’t balanced properly wear out more quickly and cause a vibration in the vehicle. This leads to driver fatigue, premature or uneven tire wear and damage to your vehicle’s suspension. Tires should be balanced when they are first mounted on wheels, or when they are remounted and, at the first sign of vibration.
even front or rear tire wear, or changes to the vehicle’s handling such as pulling to one side, have your alignment checked. Check frequently for damage. To prevent flats and blowouts, make a habit of inspecting your tires for cracks, knots, bulges or penetrations. If you spot an abnormality, the tire should be removed and inspected by an expert.
Rotate your tires every 8,000 - 10,000 km. Each tire supports different amounts of weight, and your driving patterns will usually wear out one tire faster than the others. To ensure even wear on your tires, rotate your tires regularly.
Fix flats. Most punctures, nail holes or cuts up to 1/4 inch that are confined to the tread area can be repaired by a trained personnel. Avoid on-the-wheel repairs as they aren’t reliable and can cause further damage to the tire. Don’t try to repair tires with tread punctures larger than 1/4 inch in diameter or any sidewall puncture. Make sure your spare is ready and properly inflated.
Maintain proper alignment. Tires wear unevenly if the vehicle’s suspension system is out of alignment. If you notice un-
Clean sidewalls only with a mild soap solution. Other materials may degrade rubber and remove built in ozone resistance.