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Fly Jamaica’s Boeing 767 Back In Operation Following a number of delays in flight operations, Fly Jamaica Airways has been able to reservice one of its Boeings. The company’s Boeing 767-300ER is now back in operation, having made its way to New York on January 11. Airline representatives indicated that the plane travelled to New York with passengers and that further relief has come to those left stranded as a result of the delays. A statement on the company’s website had said that Fly Jamaica Airways’ aircraft were undergoing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance checks. This affected the company’s ability to ad eq uately facilitate passengers travelling during the peak Christmas and New Year’s period. Fly Jamaica said it sought the intervention of third party entities, but they too were experiencing difficulty due to adverse weather conditions in the form of harsh and heavy snowfall. Numerous
passengers had taken to social media to air their frustration and concerns. This caused the local aviation body to summon the company on the delays. Measures such as placing a 24-hour call centre were put in place to offer information and other assistance to passengers. The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority had said that the company assured them that its own Boeing 767 would be operational by Thursday January 11, “to relieve the backlog of passengers left stranded in Guyana and other destinations” Additionally, Fly Jamaica said it was leasing another plane–a Boeing 757–to ease the passengers they had waiting in Kingston a n d N e w Yo r k . F l y Jamaica is Guyanese owned, but based in Kingston Jamaica. It operates scheduled flights from Guyana to Kingston, Jamaica; Toronto, Canada and New York, USA.
US $14 Million Impact For Guyana From CPL’s 2017 Matches! The Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has announced the tournament’s economic impact for Guyana. The 2017 event, which took place between August 4 and September 9 last year, created a total economic impact of US$14,183,035 in the country. This figure has been arrived at by using organiser spend, visitor spend and media value and was calculated for Hero CPL by world-renowned researchers, SMG Insight. In addition to that economic impact figure, the Hero CPL created 492 jobs in Guyana. The tournament also filled 4 097 hotel rooms during the event and broadcast matches played in Guyana to a cumulative TV audience of 19.1million. There was significant value for Guyana in terms of the country being given that coverage through the television broadcast of the event. The total brand exposure for Guyana has been calculated at US$3,294,323 with more than 37 hours coverage of the country across the tournament. The Hero CPL spent just under US$1million in Guyana during the 2017 event with over 40 percent of that figure going to local staff and suppliers. This organiser spend represents a 17 percent increase from what Hero CPL invested in 2014. “Guyana is a hugely important market for Hero CPL and we are delighted to have such a strong set of figures to share with the country. “We know that we will continue to see excellent numbers from Guyana, a country that loves its cricket and has been so supportive of Hero CPL over the years,” said Hero CPL Chief Operations Officer, Pete Russell.”
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Multi Million Modernization For Antigua’s Deep Water Harbour New Adults Only Resort Opens In Barbados
ST JOHN’S, Antigua — As the country continues its climb to economic resilience, the government of Antigua and Barbuda has embarked on a multimillion dollar port modernization project. According to minister of information, Melford Nicholas, during the weekly Cabinet press briefing, “More than US$90 million will be expended on modernizing and enlarging the current Deepwater harbour cargo port. The resources have come from the China Export/Import Bank in the form of a lowinterest loan, with very generous interest rates, and a moratorium on repayment.” This, according to Prime Minister Gaston Browne, “will be the single largest public sector investment undertaken by any government, past or present and will facilitate the transformation of the facility into a regional transshipment port.” The port modernization project, which is scheduled to have its ground breaking on Monday, will see a large-scale effort placed in completing the task. Chairperson of the Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority, Senator Mary Clare Hurst, highlighted some of the renovation tasks planned for the project. She stated that the new facility will be equipped with a new and extended seawall, new and expanded operations area, a maintenance shop, dockers quarters, a new warehouse, marine department and administration building, which will house all the state agencies responsible for facilitating business at the port. These agencies are Customs, Immigration, Plant Quarantine, Port Health, Ministry of Trade and Finance and the Port Authority. The project will also include a new carpool and a modern port gate. The facility will also be equipped with other amenities such as a security building, fire pump house, tug berth and cross docking facility, customs detention area and a water storage area. As with most heavily financed projects by the Chinese, there will be a trade off with workers for the completion of this project. However, while a specific number has not been determined, the prime minister has mandated that his government expects no less than 40% of the labour to be local. Additionally, an audit has been conducted by the Chinese to determine the equipment pool (trucks and heavy equipment) on the island. According to Hurst, “The effort is being made to reduce the volume of equipment to be used on the project. When one combines the prospects of labour and equipment use, the number should exceed 200.” The project, which will commence by April, is anticipated to be completed in three years. Port management indicated that, if all goes well, this could be reduced to two-and-a-half years. Browne the port management both expect high yields after the completion of the port modernization. Enhanced market competitiveness, improved trade facilitation, enhanced service levels, prospects for branding, entrepreneurship, and product differentiation are all aspects that the new port will provide.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, The adults-only Treasure Beach Resort has opened in Barbados. The property was acquired by Elegant Hotels Group last May, and after a US$10.5 million renovation to the older property, the transformed resort welcomed its first guests last month. Treasure Beach joins six other Elegant properties on the island. The beachfront property consists of 35 redesigned, one-bedroom suites that all boast private balconies with garden, pool or ocean views, complete with vaulted ceilings and private plunge pools. Treasure Beach also features contemporary artwork by local and global artists. Tapestry, the on-property restaurant offers globally inspired dining and an open-kitchen concept where guests can watch their dishes being brought to life. The restaurant’s versatile dinner menu and theme nights will vary, allowing guests to indulge in the award-winning chef’s latest creations. The Wine Cellar and the oceanfront Batik Bar are the other food and beverage concepts. Complimentary water sports and beach and pool ambassador service are included in each stay at Treasure Beach.
New 5 Star Hotel Slated For Anguilla THE VALLEY, Anguilla, Zemi Beach House Hotel & Spa will be the first five-star hotel to reopen in Anguilla , following the devastating hurricanes Irma that struck last September. Fountain Beach Residence, developers of the luxury boutique hotel nestled on the island’s world-famous Shoal Bay Beach, said repairs and upgrades to the damaged facilities have been ongoing for about five months. And the property should reopen on February 15. “We’ve completed restoration of any damages that the property sustained, and have returned the hotel and spa to their award-winning five-star status,” said Jeff Goldstein, proprietor of Fountain Beach Residence. Repairs at the property included the restoration of: the 300-year old Thai House Spa, an authentic Thai Rice Barn that was transformed into a luxury spa; guest rooms that have been brought back to their high standards and the suites/beachfront villas have had upgrades to soft goods; Internet, cable TV and telephone; and the landscaping which has been manicured and returned to its original beauty. The beachfront was redone with additional sand and the pool areas have been brought back to their original splendour. Additionally, Zemi Beach House’s restaurants – Stone (fine dining) and 20 Knots (casual dining) – will also reopen with all new menus. “On behalf of the entire staff at Zemi Beach House, we appreciate the overwhelming support and the volume of kind messages that we received after the hurricanes hit,” said general manager Paulo Paias. “We look forward to not only welcoming our guests back to Anguilla and Zemi Beach House…but also the people of the island that contribute to our amazing team.” Immediately following Hurricane Irma, the Zemi Beach House team worked with several other real estate owners and private employers on the island to create Anguilla Stronger, a relief effort that was thoughtfully designed to provide the most effective relief support to the permanent residents of Anguilla as quickly and efficiently as possible. Thus far, the fund has helped to raise over $1 million for the island and its residents.
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Bloomberg Lists St Kitts As Top Caribbean Destination
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Grenada To Host CDB Annual Meeting ST GEORGE'S, Grenada. government ministers and The 48th annual meeting of officials, private sector the board of governors of representatives, members t h e
C a r i b b e a n of civil society, academia,
Development Bank (CDB), and media are expected to which is scheduled to take attend the meeting. The place on May 30 and 31, event will highlight the 2018, will be hosted by i m p a c t o f t h e b a n k ' s Grenada. The programme investments in its 19 BASSETERRE, St Kitts, Bloomberg has listed St Kitts as the only Caribbean destination among the 22 ‘hot spots’ selected from across the globe in its Where to Go in 2018. “It is an honour to be named among the 22 destinations that Bloomberg is recommending as ideal for travelers in 2018,” said Minister of Tourism, International Trade, Industry and Commerce Lindsay Grant. “With the recent debut of the new Park Hyatt St Kitts Christophe Harbour in November and the beginning of peak season, the continued inclusion of the island among lists of top places to go helps us build brand awareness and
drive bookings from our target markets.” The list published by Bloomberg names“22 especially compelling destinations” for travel in 2018. St Kitts is cited as having “pulled off a beach-escape hat trick” as it feels untouched while being both comfortable and convenient. The natural rainforest combined with the beach environment is noted as being what travelers hope for in a luxury vacation. The article also states that Delta nonstop flights from Atlanta and New York help make the island “more accessible than many of its Caribbean peers”.
for this year's meeting will b o r r o w i n g m e m b e r focus on resilience, against c o u n t r i e s ( B M C s ) . I n the backdrop of one of the addition, participants will most devastating hurricane take part in strategic seasons the Caribbean discussions on resolving region has experienced in some of the Caribbean recent history.
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A p p r o x i m a t e l y 4 0 0 economic and social d e l e g a t e s , i n c l u d i n g development issues.
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Fly Jamaica Deserves Our Community’s Support! I was in Fly Jamaica’s Scarborough Toronto office this week, awaiting the Company’s CEO Roxanne Reece to arrive for a one-on-one meeting we’d scheduled between us. While I was waiting an elderly Jamaican gentleman came into to the office to inquire about the possibilities of receiving a refund for the personal inconveniences he’d endured during its much publicized experienced flight delays over the last week of December and the first few days of January. As many Readers would know, the airline had experienced a series of delays that had left passengers stranded here in Toronto and at its other airport hubs in Guyana, Jamaica and New York. The particular gentleman who was visiting the office had been stranded in Jamaica, awaiting a flight back to Toronto. After several delays, he eventually got back home, days after he’d been scheduled to return to work, much to the reportedly expressed severe displeasure of his employers. I have to say that I was overly impressed by the excellent customer service that was demonstrated by the Guyanese-Canadian young lady who handled his inquiry. She was entirely courteous and impressively professional in responding to his questions while expressing her regret and empathy for his experienced ordeal. Having witnessed that interaction only served to reinforce the belief I’ve always held that despite the unfortunate hiccups it has experienced in its operations to date, Fly Jamaica is still for very many reasons fully deserving of the support of the Guyanese and Jamaican Canadian communities it has now been servicing for the past three years. As I had reminded one very disgusted Guyanese-Canadian Business Owner during a telephone conversation we had during the time that the flight delays were being experienced, in as turbulent an industry as theirs unquestionably is, for a privately owned airline to have even survived its first three years of existence is by itself a highly commendable achievement. Indeed, there are very many aspects of the manner in which Fly Jamaica has conducted its operations within its first three years that are deserving of the highest commendation. Passengers who had experienced the delays and others who may have heard of them through news reports were quick to condemn the airline despite having been told that the causes were unfortunately due to almost freaky circumstances that were totally beyond anyone at Fly Jamaica’s control. These included the mechanical breakdowns of aircraft that had been chartered as replacements for their own planes that had been grounded for required servicing. In their hasty condemnation those passengers were seemingly quick to forget the highly commendable aspects of their travel experience with Fly Jamaica. At a time when most other airlines now charge additional fees of upwards of US$25 for checked baggage, Fly Jamaica offers its customers to luxury of checking two free suitcases of up to 50 lbs each. This in addition to the free carry-on allowable
baggage service the airline also offers. On board most flights, especially those of the Canadian and American airlines, except for the complimentary sodas, water, coffee or tea and some pretzels or crackers, there are no longer any free meals on offer. Passengers who are hungry and want something to eat have to fork out extra dollars or furnish their credit cards. Not so on any of Fly Jamaica’s flights where passengers are treated to delicious, impressively adequately sized meals. Their salt fish and bake breakfasts have since become almost legendary among Toronto to Guyana or Jamaica bound passengers. These are only some of the main features of Fly Jamaica’s flights which are invariably serviced by very courteous, friendly and helpful flight crews. The airline’s pilots also do a most wonderful job keeping passengers fully informed on the aspects of the flight, including the weather and possible turbulence. Here in Canada within the first three years of its existence Fly Jamaica, through its admittedly understaffed Marketing Department, has been overly impressive with its expressed support of Guyanese and Jamaican Community activities. Fly Jamaica Flight Tickets have become almost standard offerings as door prizes for countless community functions. The airline has also been highly supportive of major community events, such as the annual Guyanese High Schools Alumni Last Lap Lime. Admittedly Fly Jamaica’s customer service responses to the inconveniences experienced by passengers when flight delays have occurred, have at times been in need of some improvements. In particular the airline needs to do a much better job at providing temporary hotel accommodation for stranded passengers who are in need of such. It can also improve on its issuance of meal vouchers to passengers who have left sitting at airports for extended hours, when flights have been delayed. The recent experiences over the post Christmas and early New Year period should serve as a strident indication to Fly J a m a i c a ’s t o p b r a s s t h a t d r a s t i c improvements are needed to its customer service policies and practices, especially at times of flight delays induced crises! Given by its demonstrated forthright responses to the Guyana Aviation Authorities expressed request for explanations for the experienced December-January delays, it would appear that the airline is both conscious of that need and committed to making the necessary improvements. For an airline that is again only three years old Fly Jamaica, despite its recent inadequacies, has overall done enough that is far more deserving of the Canadian Caribbean Community’s support than its condemnation. Here’s to Fly Jamaica’s continued success. May 2018 be the year when it soars to new heights and becomes indisputably the Caribbean Canadian Community’s most favored airline.
Pot Purri Page Placements In the now 12th year of its existence as a Caribbean Community newspaper, this Caribbean Graphic Masthead Page 4, has hosted a wide variety of contributed content. There have been Columns by noted scribes, of which Sir Ronald Sanders was arguably the most internationally recognized, as well as guest editorials from Caribbean regional newspapers. Within last year’s last few Issues, there was even a Laurels and Darts feature which highlighted both the deserving and undeserving activities of some members of our Caribbean Canadian Community. Commencing with this first monthly Issue of the 2018 New Year, in addition to the regular Page Top Commentaries from Caribbean Graphic’s Publisher Tony McWatt, this space will henceforth feature a pot pourri of content, varying from one Issue to next. Towards that end we are pleased to start that trend with a most relevant poem on Sugar from the highly popular GuyaneseCanadian Poet Peter Jailall, who just recently on January 9 past celebrated another birthday milestone.
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BITTA SUGA. By Peter Jailall On de estate Suga is not sweet,me love We who live there know. We have tasted suga's daily bitterness, So when they ask in perfect English: WHO IS Marginalized? We does sing: Rum kill me Papa Rum kill me Ajah Rum kill me Nana Rum kill de breadwinna In de whole family. On de estate Suga is not sweet, me love Ask dem cane-cuttas who wake up at 4 A clack By crowing fowl cack Fu face stink trench, black dust Rain an bun cane On de estate Suga is not sweet,me love Like Jesus Christ, We carry ahbe cutlish Around ahbe shoulda Ben donk fu face ahbe daily crucifixion Bearing de whip of the naked sun On ahbe naked back Hating ourselves. On de estate Life is not sweet,me love Ahbe picknie baan poor, live poor and die poor While dem dadee cut cane Fu sweeten other people's lives Who dress well Eat wid knife and fark Read book, cut big english Ahbe picknie continue fu punish....
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Guyanese-Canadian Tourism Council Visit Guyana Tourism Awareness Supplement
John B Persaud: A Super Built Rags To Riches Success Story! “I am where I am today because of the choices I have made in the past. As most of you already know, it is not easy to start a business. When I first started I decided to produce a product that consumers would require and enjoy. And that was to beautify homes, using California shutters, blinds and hardwood”. The foregoing is Guyana-born J o h n P e r s a u d ’s o b j e c t i v e reflection on his road to becoming a millionaire in Canada. Because home renovation is such a large industry, he knew getting orders would not be an issue. He was determined however to ensure that his customers got quality and service with the utmost trust and confidence. He firmly believes that perseverance, determination and hard work would make any dream a reality. He is fully aware that being successful is not about wearing designer suits but knowing about your product from start to finish. Persaud started his business in 1990 when companies were closing their doors, hoping that when the recession was over people would come back. Recounting his experiences leading to his present success Persaud says: "My big break came when I was hired by Shell Canada Research Center in the field of chemical engineering. During my years I attended several financial courses. I borrowed money abundantly from Shell Credit Union and invested heavily in the real estate market. Shell was moving to Calgary and I was stuck with over half a dozen real estate properties. It was the middle of the recession. The problem was: how would I keep them? Well, when one door closes another one opens. Losing my job was like being tossed in an ocean. I either swam or I sank. "I realized taking risks were all part of life. People who risk nothing, do nothing, have nothing and they are nothing. So I took my package and started selling blinds. The first product we ever started selling was blinds. I decided if it could work for Sears it could work for me." That industry is very large, as there are over 100 different types of blinds, Persaud discovered. They range from pull string to remote control to hard wiring. "We later started manufacturing shutters, diversify in hard wood." However California shutters manufacturing remains his company’s main business. He started going door to door with a Knob Hill Farms basket. Some days he worked in temperature of minus 20 degrees. But Persaud knew he had to keep on going because it doesn't matter how bad the situation was for him, it was worse for others where I came from in Guyana. Between 12 to 15 years of age Persaud did not attend school. He worked in the paddy field, cutting rice, catching fish, doing whatever he could to be sure his family survived. Persaud’s uncle recognized his potential at an early age and asked the founder of Hindu College if he could get an education in exchange for cleaning the school and washing the utensils. Arrangements were made for the barter. At age 19 he earned nine subjects at the General Certificate of Education (GCE) O level. He attended the University of Guyana to study pharmacy. At the age of 21 he immigrated to Canada and attended college. At the same time, he performed odd jobs to survive. He attributes the success he’s achieved to his uncle Jamanlaal who had facilitated his entry to Guyana’s Cove & John Hindu College, to his Holiness Swami Purnananandaji Maharj, who engineered successive scholarships for him to study at the College, to the many bramcharies and teachers who assisted him in his studies, to his Mom for her outstanding parental support and to his countless friends and relatives who have supported him throughout his endeavors. He’s also practiced the sound economic principle of developing a diversified portfolio. The financial success he has achieved to date has been built upon the
multi pillars of his entrepreneurial business endeavors with Superbilt shutters, sound real estate investments and astute stock market trading. Not unlike many ultra successful entrepreneurs however, with John Persaud it isn’t all about business success. He’s also found ways of being involved with the Guyanese and Caribbean Canadian communities. In 1981, along with a group of close friend volunteers he started hosting an Annual Boat Cruise on the Friday evening of the Caribana August long weekend. The five-hour evening cruise on Lake Ontario aboard the River Gambler very quickly became an affair to remember with remarkable musical entertainment and spontaneous dancing for its customary attendance of approximately 500 friends and family members. According to John, the Boat Cruise served as an annual reunion for many old friends from Guyana, the United States and Canada with amazing food, drinks, dancing and a mesmerizing view of Toronto’s attractive skyline. Over the years the annual outing became so popular and much looked-forward to that tickets were gone just as they were released. Part of the reason for the Cruise’s outstanding popularity was the awareness among attendees that John had developed the highly commendable habit of donating its proceeds to the Shiva Shakti Cultural Sabha, a registered charity that has been providing spiritual and cultural services in Scarborough, Ontario area for more than two decades. In the same manner that John Persaud planned his work and worked his plan on his journey to outstanding success, he’s also set an example worthy of emulation by all, by not only talking the walk but also indisputably walking the talk!
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Valentine’s Calling Alliance Luncheon The Alliance of Guyanese Canadian Organizations will host its Annual Republic/Mashramani Luncheon on Sunday February 25, 2018 at the JC Banquet Hall (1686 Ellesmere Rd Scarborough). Lunch will be served from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. Tickets for the Luncheon which is expected to For all the Valentine’s Day fans and observers there will be two Dinner Dances on offer as opportunities to celebrate with your loved ones. On Saturday, February 10, the Guyana Christian Charities will host its annual Valentine’s Dinner & Dance Party at the St Peter & Paul Banquet Hall (231 Milner Avenue, Scarborough), Tickets for this very popular, customarily sold out, annual affair which will feature live entertainment music by Fuh Fun as well as the DeeJay sounds of Raymond “Bake” Pereira, are $60 per person. The
evening’s activities will officially commence with Hors d’oeuvre served at 7:00. The sumptuous Buffet Dinner will be available from 7;30 pm onwards. Also in the offerings will be Victor Shim and his Sure Fire Band’s Valentine’s Dinner Dance a week later, on Saturday February 17, at the Twilight (55 Nugget Avenue). Couple tickets for this Dinner Dance are available at $50 per person. Single Dinner tickets can be obtained for $30 per person.
be graced by the presence of several political and community luminaries are $40 per person for adults and $25 per for kids under 14. Proceeds from the Luncheon will go to the Association’s Community Centre Building Fund.
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Guyana’s National Tourism Policy Awaiting Cabinet Approval! The Ministry of Business, Tourism Department has drafted a National Tourism Policy to guide and improve the local tourism sector. Minister of Business, Dominic Gaskin, in a recent interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI), said while the policy has not yet been approved by the cabinet; the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) has been adhering to the policy’s action plan, since 2016, as it conducts its various programmes. The minister explained that the policy is a comprehensive document which covers several areas that ‘will guide and enhance the sector’. He noted emphasis will be placed on human resources, and training will be done to improve the local service industry, to bring it on par with other developed countries. “Training is an important component of what the GTA does. Last year they would have trained hundreds of persons from various establishments in different aspects of the tourism services”, Gaskin highlighted. He added that the policy will also focus on developing new activities in the country, investment, and marketing of industries in the tourism sector. The national tourism policy is expected to guide the leisure industry for the next two decades. During the 2018 budget debate, it was highlighted by Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan that growth in the tourism sector for 2017 had increased by a 5.7 percent when compared to 2016. A total of 170,322 was recorded for visitor arrivals between the months of January to September 2017. According to Minister Jordan, as the economy undergoes rapid developments in the coming years; additional visits stemming from the
hosting of international exhibitions, conferences, and shows, will stimulate growth in the hospitality subsector and the wider tourism sector.
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Destination Guyana: Genesis Carnival El Dorado Beckons
Guyana Carnival is a privately owned festival in Georgetown Guyana, during May 18th – 27th. It’s an amalgamation of influential entertainment bodies, the Government of Guyana and other key stakeholders to create a new exciting product to boost tourism, entertainment, and nightlife in our emerging city. It will attract thousands of tourists, locals and carnival chasers daring to indulge in something new and exciting. Guyana’s Carnival will offer a premium experience fused with flavors of Guyana and the Caribbean creating the perfect
ambience for mas chasers, tourists and locals to celebrate! Genesis, which signifies “the Beginning” will be comprised of 5 Sections, each with approximately 300-500 masqueraders. In this and its future monthly Issues Caribbean Graphic will be pleased to portray Genesis various Sections beginning with El Dorado and Stabroek. El Dorado Even though El Dorado is yet to be discovered, our conquerors believed this great city of wealth can be found somewhere in the interior of Guyana. The gold and diamonds found in Guyana signifies the wealth and riches so many had lust for over many centuries. Costume Prices Frontline – USD $650.00 Includes: Body wear, wings, tiara, necklace, legs, thigh pieces, cuffs Backline – USD $450.00 Includes: Monokini, tiara, necklace with feathered arm piece, wristbands, thighs Add-ons – N/A Male – USD $350.00 Includes: Board shorts, head band, belt, neck piece, arm pieces
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Stabroek Calling
Stabroek Designer – David Dewer | Photographer – iKenna Douglas | Marketed by Timeka Marshall The exemplification of the enthusiasm and dynamic energy of our people. Stabroek is regal! Stabroek is love! Stabroek is power! Costume Prices Frontline – USD $650.00 Includes: Monokini, huge backpack, tiara, necklace, thigh pieces Backline – USD $400.00 Includes: bra, bikini bottom, tiara, necklace, thigh pieces Add-ons –USD $50.00 Male – USD $350.00 Includes: board shorts, head band, belt, neck piece, arm pieces, leg pieces
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Marriott Guyana To Host Prestigious Tourism Summit Guyana is preparing to host the 24th Congress of Ministers and high officials of tourism in March. Ministers from 34 countries that are part of the Organisation of American States (OAS) will meet for the Inter-American Committee on Tourism (CITUR). This year’s congress is being held under the theme “Connecting the Americas Through Sustainable Tourism,” and the focus will be on how to “connect our countries a little better through a common approach to sustainable tourism,” Minister of Business Dominic Gaskin has said. During a recent interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI), Minister Gaskin, who has responsibility for tourism, said this is the first-ever
OAS ministerial conference to be held in Guyana. “It’s very significant to host these international events. It raises the profile of our country and, we of course, have to ensure it comes off successfully so there is a lot of work to be done.” Minister Gaskin noted “It puts us on the map. I think it is something we can be proud of.” He added that over the last two years, there has been increased interest in Guyana as a destination for the hosting of conferences. “People want to be in Guyana, they sense that there are exciting things happening in Guyana and so Guyana has now become an interesting place, and that puts us in the running for hosting various conferences and events,” the Minister pointed out. (DPI) The Conference will be held at the Marriott Hotel from March 21-22 at the Marriott Hotel.
February- April, 2018 Guyana Events!
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NATIAA Positively Impacting Guyana’s Future Through Giving Back Initiatives!
New Amsterdam Technical Institute Alumni Association
letters “U” and “I” are both part of the word “Alumni”, proof
(NATIAA) is an organization for former NATI students,
that our goals can only be achieved together. Teamwork and
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collaboration are the Association’s watchwords.
world. We believe that we can positively impact the future of
As previously indicated NATIAA operational affairs are
Guyana by giving back, and investing in the untapped
managed by a four member Board of Directors comprised of
potential of our students.
the following individuals: Louis Adams, President; Kenneth
NATIAA officially adopted its Constitution on March 30,
Quintyn, Vice President; Richard Pearson, Treasurer and Joy
2015 and is run by a 4-member executive board.
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NATIAA seeks to facilitate a spirit of philanthropy,
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GUYALICIOUS Rihanna Cites Guyanese Pepperpot & Cookup Rice As Her Favorite Foods Barbadian-born singer, songwriter, and actress, Rihanna, whose mother is Guyanese by birth, maintains that Guyanese food, mainly cook-up rice and pepper pot are the meals that are most favored by herself and family. She made the revelation a few months back in a list of interview questions published by Elle, and reiterated the same position in subsequent interviews. Pepper-pot is an Amerindian dish that is almost native to Guyana, and is one of the country’s national dish. It is most commonly prepared by the wider population around Christmas time, where it serves as the main dish for all, and is made by intermixing a blend of Guyanese casareep (a prepared extract from cassava juice), and large chunks of meat along with various herbs and spices to achieve flavour. The meal can take several days to prepare depending on the meat portions used, in addition to your desired taste and texture; and can be served unspoiled for periods longer than a week outside of the refrigerator, by simply reheating it daily. It is mostly used with bread, but is also used as a stew when served with rice. Here therefore for all Rihanna fans who might not as yet had the he pleasure of sampling a good pepperpot is another recipe for cooking Guyana’s national dish.
INGREDIENTS 1lb stewing beef or 1 lb beef brisket 1lb pork, trotters (or cow's heels) (optional) 1⁄2lb pigs tail (optional) 1⁄2cup cassareep 1red hot pepper 1cinnamon stick (1 in x 1 in) 1ounce sugar salt 2stalks basil 1bunch fine fresh thyme 1large chopped onion 3chopped garlic cloves
DIRECTIONS 1. Soak pig tails and scald. 2. Cook cow heel or trotters in covered pan with water to boil. 3. Skim. 4. When half tender add all the other meats hot water to cover. 5. Add all other ingredients and simmer gently for about one hour until meat is tender. 6. Adjust flavor with salt and sugar. 7. Note: This dish develops flavor when left over a period of days. If left unrefrigerated, it must be reheated to a boil every day. 8. Pepperpot is popularly served with dense bread and butter, though it is equally as good with rice or roti.
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Sponsor Parents And Grandparents - Online Interest To Sponsor Form Now Available
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has reopened the Category to Sponsor Parents and Grandparents. Canadian Residents or Citizens over Age 18 and meeting the eligibility requirements may sponsor their Parents and Grandparents. The Online Interest to Sponsor Form is available from January 2nd, 2018 to Noon February 1st, 2018. Applicants will be required to answer a few questions (who would you like to sponsor and if you checked eligibility requirements) before proceeding to complete the form. You will need the following information in order to complete The Interest to sponsor Form: Sponsor’s Full name, date of birth, Country of birth, Country of current residency, home address, postal code and email address. For your parents or grandparents, you will need their full name as it is on their passport and their date of birth. Once you have
entered your information and digitally signed the form, CIC will provide you with a Confirmation number. Keep your Confirmation Number for your records. Do not enter your information more than once as duplicates will be removed and it does not increase your chances of being selected. At the end of the 30 days, IRCC will remove the duplicates and select 10,000 applicants randomly from the pool. IRCC will advise all applicants whether or not they are selected. Selected applicants will have a deadline date to submit their complete application package. If you are not selected in 2018, you may submit your application again in 2019. Good luck and best wishes for a Very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2018 to you and your families. Nadine Mahabeer is a weekly guest on “Immigration Mondays” on Nationwide 90FM in Jamaica – Monday mornings at 9:00 am – streaming live on the Internet.
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Estate Planning 101 The freedom to protect your legacy and loved ones the way you want. ESTATE PLANNING isn’t just for the affluent – it’s for all those who want to protect the people they love and the assets they’ve worked so hard to build. In simple terms, estate planning is the process of arranging for the legal disposition and administration of assets after death. Assets can include anything from real estate or a business, to bank accounts, investments and personal belongings. Estate planning can help minimize fees and taxes, provide for loved ones, establish a guardian for dependants, set up inheritances and more. And as a person’s life progresses and financial goals change, so does the plan. Here are some ways an estate plan can help make life easier at a difficult time. Name a guardian for children For parents with young families, a valid will enables them to identify a guardian for their child(ren) in the event both parents are no longer able to care for them. Without a will documenting this decision, the choice of who will raise minor children falls to the courts. Handle an estate according to wishes and intentions An estate plan is the only way for Canadians to control how they will leave their money, assets and property after they pass away. It provides an opportunity to determine who will administer the estate, who the
beneficiaries will be and how assets will be distributed. Minimize expenses and income tax liability Estate planning is an effective method for reducing or eliminating probate fees. Probate is the legal process in which a will is validated by the courts, and fees vary by province or territory.1 Certain options (such as trusts, joint ownership, life insurance products, pension plans and RRSPs) help avoid probate because proceeds pass outside of the estate. From a tax perspective, a person’s assets are deemed disposed of at death, which may result in the estate owing income tax. Opportunities exist to defer or reduce this tax liability. Offer protection in a situation of incapacity While incapacity is often associated with later life, it could occur at any age (for example, due to an accident or medical situation). Naming a power of attorney – for financial affairs and health care decisions – is crucial to help ensure finances and intentions are effectively managed in the event of incapacity. Each estate plan is as unique as its owner and will change over time, but it is never too early to put one in place. To understand the various aspects of estate planning, speak with your advisor. He or she can connect you with experienced legal and accounting professionals who can help you create an estate plan that is right for you and your family. Isa M. Rahamat is an Advisor with Manulife Securities Inc. This content is provided courtesy of Solutions from Manulife. © 2017 Manulife. The persons and situations depicted are fictional and their resemblance to anyone living or dead is purely coincidental. This media is for information purposes only and is not intended to provide specific financial, tax, legal, accounting or other advice and should not berelied upon in that regard. Many of the issues discussed will vary by province. Individuals should seek the advice of professionals to ensure that any action taken with respect to this information is appropriate to their specific situation. E & O E. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Any amount that is allocated to a segregated fund is invested at the risk of the contractholder and may increase or decrease in value. Manulife, the Block Design, the Four Cubes Design, and Strong Reliable Trustworthy Forward-thinking are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license. 2017
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Buying A Home: Cash Vs. Mortgage Everywhere you turn, you hear how bad it is to carry around debt. So naturally, it’s logical to think that buying a home with cash – or sinking as much cash as possible into your home to avoid the massive debt associated with a mortgage – is the smartest choice for your financial health. But there’s a lot to consider when contemplating purchasing a home outright versus financing it. Cash Cuts Costs – And Wins Bidding Wars Paying cash for a home eliminates the need to pay interest on the loan and many closing costs. Paying with cash is usually more attractive to sellers, too Also, a cash buyer ’s home is not leveraged, which allows a homeowner to sell the house more easily – even at a loss – regardless of market conditions. Mortgages Can Also Make Sense On the other hand, obtaining financing also has significant benefits. Doing so could limit your options if other needs arise down the road. For example, if the home turns out to need major repairs or renovations, it may be tough to obtain a home-equity loan or mortgage as you don’t know what your credit score will look like in the future, how much the home will then be worth or other factors that determine approval for financing. Selling a home bought with cash could also be a problem if the owners stretched a lot financially to buy it. Paying cash also has tax implications. In most cases, mortgage interest payments are taxdeductible. And while you shouldn't opt for a mortgage just to get a deduction, a reduced tax obligation never hurts. Of course, with a mortgage, you end up
Volume 12 • Number 01 • January 18, 2018
New Year, New Financial Goals? Rudy LOCHAN
paying more overall, since it comes with interest payments that do add up over time. But, depending on the state of the stock market. Saving on mortgage interest by paying cash might not be financially prudent. You could be saving less than that money might have earned had you taken out a mortgage and invested the cash you didn't spend on your house in stocks. The Bottom Line The best advice when considering whether cash or mortgage makes the most sense is to opt for the choice that gives you the bigger bang for your buck. Also, ask yourself which will provide the greater return on your investment. If you decide to purchase a house with a loan, make sure you can easily afford the principal and interest payments each month. If you decide to go with cash, make sure you'll still have enough to cover ongoing costs like property taxes, homeowners insurance, homeowner association and other fees each month Source: Investopedia Gina Roberts-Grey
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Here’s Investopedia’s suggestions for 12 habits that might help you achieve financial freedom is a goal, if that is among your goals for this year. 1. Set Life Goals A general desire for "financial freedom" is too vague of a goal. What does it mean to you? Write down how much you should have in your bank account, what the lifestyle entails and at what age this should be achieved. The more specific your goals, the higher the likelihood of achieving them. Then, count backwards to the current age and establish financial mileposts at regular intervals. Write it all down neatly, and put the goal sheet at the very beginning of your financial binder. 2. Make a Budget Making a monthly household budget, and sticking to it, is the best way to ensure all bills are paid and savings are on track. It is also a monthly routine that reinforces your goals and bolsters resolve against the temptation to splurge. 3. Pay Off Credit Cards in Full Credit cards and similar highinterest consumer loans are toxic to wealth-building. Make it a point to pay off the full balance each month.. 4. Create Automatic Savings Pay yourself first. Enroll in your employer's retirement plan and make full use of any matching contribution benefit. It is also wise to have an automatic withdrawal for an emergency fund that can be tapped for unexpected expenses and an automatic contribution to a brokerage account or similar account. Ideally, the money should be pulled the same day you receive your paycheck so it never even touches your hands, avoiding temptation entirely. 5. Ignore the Joneses A braggart neighbor showing off a new car or his latest smartphone is no reason to do the same. Smile politely, nod, and take comfort knowing your reward is coming tenfold in the future. 6. Watch the Credit A person's credit score determines what rate is offered when buying a new car or refinancing a home. It also impacts seemingly unrelated things, such as car insurance and life insurance premiums. The reasoning is a person with reckless financial habits is also likely to be reckless in other aspects of life such
as driving and drinking. This is why it is important to get a credit report at regular intervals to ensure there are no erroneous black marks ruining your good name. 7. Negotiate Many North Americans are hesitant to negotiate for goods and services, worrying it makes them seem cheap. Overcome this cultural handicap and you could save thousands each year. Small businesses, in particular, tend to be open to negotiation, where buying in bulk or repeat business can open the door to good discounts. 8. Continuous Education Review all applicable changes in the tax laws each year to ensure all adjustments and deductions are maximized. Keep up with financial news and developments in the stock market, and do not hesitate to adjust your investment portfolio accordingly. 9. Proper Maintenance Taking good care of property makes everything from cars and lawn mowers to shoes and clothes last longer. Since the cost of maintenance is a fraction of the cost of replacement, it is an investment not to be missed. 10. Live Below Your Means Mastering a frugal lifestyle by having a mindset of living life to the fullest with less is not so hard. In fact, many wealthy individuals developed a habit of living below their means before rising to affluence. Just making small adjustments by distinguishing between things you need rather than things you want is a financially helpful and healthy habit to put into practice. 11. Get a Financial Advisor Once you've gotten to a point where you are able to discern if you've amassed a decent amount of wealth, be it liquid investments, or assets that are tangible but aren't as readily available to convert to cash, getting a financial advisor to educate and help you make decisions is highly suggested. 12. Exercise and Eat Right The principle of proper maintenance also applies to the body. Some companies have limited sick days, making it a notable loss of income once those days are used up. Obesity and ailments make insurance premiums skyrocket, and poor health may force earlier retirement with lower monthly income.
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Windies, Ireland Grouped Together For ICC World Cup Qualifiers Two time world champions Windies will be the star attraction when 10 sides converge on Zimbabwe next month for the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018, to battle it out for the two remaining places in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. The announcement marks 500 days to the ICC’s pinnacle 50-over tournament, which will be staged in the United Kingdom from May 30 to July 15. Queen’s Sports Club and Bulawayo Athletic Club in Bulawayo, Harare Sports Club and Old Hararians Sports Club in Harare and Kwekwe Sports Club, Kwekwe, will share 34 matches from March 4 to 25, with Harare Sports Club staging the final. The Windies, along with Afghanistan, Ireland and Zimbabwe, had missed out on automatic qualification for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 by finishing outside the top eight on the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Team Rankings at the September 30, 2017 cut-off date. These four sides have been joined by Hong Kong, the Netherlands, Scotland and Papua New Guinea, who finished in the top four of the ICC World Cricket League Championship. The remaining two sides for the Zimbabwe tournament will be confirmed in Namibia February 8-15 when Canada, Kenya, Namibia, Nepal, Oman and the United Arab Emirates will fight it out in the ICC World Cricket League Division 2, with the finalists getting a step closer to cherishing their dreams of playing in the ICC Cricket World Cup. Eighty-three teams had embarked on the road to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 way back in 2013 through the ICC World Cricket League, introduced to give the teams outside the top 12 meaningful competition as part of the World Cup qualification. The 10 teams taking part in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 are split into two groups of five teams. The Windies, Ireland, the Netherlands, Papua New Guinea and winners of the ICC World Cricket League Division 2 make up Group A, while Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Scotland, Hong Kong and runners-up of the ICC World Cricket League Division 2 form Group B. Each side will play the other teams in their group once with the top three from the groups progressing to the Super Six stage. The teams each play three Super Six matches against the sides they did not meet in the group stage. All points won in the groups will be carried over to the Super Six stage apart from those gained against the bottom two from each group. The finalists will both progress to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, whilst the Netherlands (ICC World Cricket League Championship winners) and the three highest finishing Associate Members will earn ODI status till 2022 upon the conclusion of the event. As such, only matches between Afghanistan, Ireland, Hong Kong, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, the Windies, Zimbabwe and potentially the United Arab Emirates (if they qualify) will have ODI status in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018. Hosts Zimbabwe will feature on the opening day of the tournament on March 4 when they take on the runners-up from the Namibia tournament at the Queen’s
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Sports Club, Bulawayo, while the Windies will square-off against the winners of the Namibia tournament on March 6 at Old Hararians Cricket Club in Harare. GROUPS: GROUP A: Windies (A1); Ireland (A2); Netherlands (A3); Papua New Guinea (A4); ICC World Cricket League Division 2 (WCL Div.2) winner (A5) GROUP B: Afghanistan (B1); Zimbabwe (B2); Scotland (B3); Hong Kong (B4); ICC World Cricket League Division 2 (WCL Div.2) runners-up (B5) Fixtures (warm-up matches): Tuesday, February 27 – Afghanistan v Windies, Harare Sports Club (HSC); Hong Kong v Netherlands, Old Hararians (OH); WCL Div..2 (winner) v WCL Div..2 (runners-up), Kwekwe (KK); Zimbabwe v Ireland, Queen’s Sports Club (QSC); Scotland v PNG, Bulawayo Athletic Club (BAC) Thursday, March 1 – WCL Div..2 (winners) v Windies, Harare Sports Club (HSC); Afghanistan v Netherlands, Old Hararians (OH); Hong Kong v WCL Div..2 (runners-up), Kwekwe (KK); Scotland v Ireland, Queen’s Sports Club (QSC); Zimbabwe v PNG, Bulawayo Athletic Club (BAC) TOURNAMENT PROPER (FIRST ROUND): Sunday, March 4 – PNG v WCL Div..2 winner, HSC; Ireland v Netherlands, OH; Zimbabwe v WCL Div..2 (runnersup), Queens Sports Club (QSC); Afghanistan v Scotland, BAC Tuesday, March 6 – PNG v Ireland, HSC; Windies v WCL Div. 2 (winner), OH; Zimbabwe v Afghanistan, QSC; Scotland v Hong Kong, BAC Thursday, March 8 – Netherlands v WCL Div.2 (winner), HSC; Windies v PNG, OH; Scotland v WCL Div..2 (runnersup), QSC; Afghanistan v Hong Kong, BAC Saturday, March 10 – Windies v Ireland, HSC; PNG v Netherlands, OH; Zimbabwe v Hong Kong, QSC; Afghanistan v WCL Div. 2 (runners-up), BAC Monday, March 12 – Windies v Netherlands, HSC; Ireland v WCL Div. 2 (winners), OH; Hong Kong v WCL Div. 2 (runners-up), QSC; Zimbabwe v Scotland, BAC SUPER SIXES Thursday, March 15 – A1 v B1, HSC; A3 v B3, QSC; A5 v B4 (play-off), OH; A4 v B5 (play-off), KK Friday, March 16 – A2 v B2, HSC Saturday, March 17 – 9th/10th position play-off, OH; 7th/8th position play-off, KK Sunday, March 18 – A2 v B3, HSC Monday, March 19 – A1 v B2, HSC Tuesday, March 20 – A3 v B1, HSC Thursday, March 22 – A1 v B3, HSC; A3 v B2, OH Friday, March 23 – A2 v B1, HSC Sunday, March 25 – FINAL, HSC
Despite the morale deflating disappointments of their New Zealand tour, West Indies cricket fans, the virtual handful that might now still remain in existence, as well as the team’s Selectors may have been encouraged by trends in recent matches being played elsewhere. In the recently concluded Ashes Test Series between the Aussie hosts and their Pommie archrivals England, pacers accounted for the majority of the wickets that were taken. For the Aussies 66 wickets fell to their pace trio of Starc, Hazelwood and Cummins, as opposed to the 21 that were taken by their frontline spinner Lyon. For England, the seamers Anderson, Broad, Ball, Woakes and Overton accounted for 44 of the 50 wickets taken. Over in South Africa the trend has continued in the Saffies current Series against India with the hosts four prong pace attack rendering havoc among India’s batsmen to earn back to back victories in the first two Tests. The reason all this may be heartening for the West Indies lies in the fact that, not unlike Guyana’s continuing recent discoveries of vast oil reserves in its offshore waters, there now seems to be similar evidence of burgeoning talent reserves of young pacers in the West Indies. Although his Test performances to date haven’t exactly set the world on fire, Alzarri Joseph, still very young at age 21, has so captured 15 wickets in the 6 matches he’s played at a moderate average of 38.86. Joseph has been fairly impressive with his pace, easily clocking over 140 kph and managing to consistently maintain those speeds throughout all of his spells. Joseph of course came to the fore
after his outstanding performances in the 2016 U19 50 Overs World Cup, which the West Indies eventually won. His opening bowling partner for that tournament was Barbados’ Chemar Holder who just recently made his professional debut in the We s t I n d i e s R e g i o n a l 4 d a y Championships. Playing for the Barbados Pride against the defending Champions Guyana, Holder had impressive returns of a 5 for in the first innings followed by a 3 for in the second when only five wickets fell. Holder bowled with good pace and from the little bit of video footage I saw of the match, his action was impressively smooth. So much so that I was reminded of the very first time I saw a certain gentleman named Michael Holding bowling as a 18 year old in an U19 match for Jamaica against Guyana. Joseph and Holder are now two very exciting fast bowling prospects the West Indies can work on. If he can sort out the recently highlighted problems with his action, Guyana’s Ronsford Beaton would be another. Add to that list the Jamaicans Thomas and Leveridge and a core of exciting, quick enough, pacers begins to present itself for future development. Towards that end the best thing the powers that be in West Indies cricket could now possibly do as a means of ensuring that these players quickly develop to their full potential would be to send them all on a 6-8 week boot training camp under the guidance of none other than Anderson Montgomery Roberts, the long since retired former West Indies fast bowling all time great. Roberts has an acute cricket brain, all the required coaching skills and as Michael Holding has often said was the very best mentor that he ever had. If he could have helped Holding to become all that he was, I daresay he might be able to do the same for Joseph, Holder and others!
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