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This is love, that we walk according t o [ G o d ’ s ] commandments. 2 John 6 (NRSV)
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economic growth
There have been rumours, some, the so-called pundits say should be taken seriously because of the origin of the rumours or the reasons they developed in the first instance. These rumours most likely will not appear in these stories because the focus of this story is to deal with the concerns that exist over the problems major projects are faced with and the obvious effects they do have on the economy
Delays with MUL Power Station The A1 Road Project’s Expansion project create overgrown pains energy delivery problems by Bennette Roach
The woes continue for the Road project that began in October 2011. Plagued with delays of one kind or another, ordinary folk complaining that activities seem not to follow
MUL’s manager assisted by Dion Weekes - opening tenders
any plan, a Ministry accused of poor procurement practices, and finally closures first week in May. Recommencement of the project now scheduled to start July 1. Then plans, according to Public Works Director, Ron
Beardsley, of a methodology to recommence following acceptance of a proposal put to the funders UK DFID. Meanwhile, amidst the rumours surrounding the political fallouts, during the time
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Bridge building at
by Bennette Roach Among the delays that have been causing concern to the economic growth and
development on Montserrat, On Friday, September Cassava Ghaut is the Brades Power Station 30, 2011, the Department for Expansion project. cont’d. on page 6
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UK consultancy abuse exposed...pg 2
Queen’s birthday parade, the honoured...pg 5
Who cares about integrity...?...pg 3
UNICEF Chief Educator observes...pg 6
Kids Korner...pg 4
Corals, Gun Hill and the port...pg 7
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UNICEF Chief Educator praises Government, but observes pro-academic issues on Montserrat UNICEF chief educa“…you are all signifitor praises Government, cant partner in sending out but observes pro-academ- messages to the public, to governments, to the private sector, to the children themselves, without you it would be impossible to for this messages to go across…” he told GIU, ZJB, and The Montserrat Reporter, all who engaged him along with Dr. Burns in an informative discussion at the press conference. ic issues on Montserrat The UNICEF chief met UNICEF’s Chief of Education for the Eastern with several key officials Caribbean Area, Mr. Wyc- who included Minister of liffe Otieno, PhD, made a Education the Honorable two-day visit to Montser- Colin Riley, Permanent rat, following which he told Secretary in the Ministry the press he will be back of education Phillip Chammore frequently. Sitting bers, Director of Education with Early Childhood di- Glen Francis, and Cabinet rector, Dr. Sheron Burns, Secretary Angela Greenhe thanked the press at away among others. He reported to the a press conference on media that one of the isThursday, June 20.
sues that emerged from his meeting with officials is the need to place less emphasis on academic success, saying that students who have not done well in a particular subject should not be labeled as a ‘failure’. “There is too much focus on academic success that if you don’t get the 5 CXC’s, if you don’t pass your exams then you are seen to be a failure, but that is far from the truth,” he said. He later stressed on the topic that, “…education isn’t just about academics there is more to it and for this reason UNICEF is going to work with governments in the region to support sports for development generally, and physical education and sports in particular…”” he added. He spoke of a concern about the high level obesity among children, that Minister Colin Riley has expressed. “We in-
tend to address partially the problem of childhood obesity…”Dr. Otieno also mentioned. He announced that this first visit was familiarisation one to learn about the Montserrat Government’s plans. He was pleased as he expressed appreciation for the plans. “Let me say, we do appreciate the willingness of the government of Montserrat to partner with UNICEF and the UN family as a whole in ensuring that the rights of children are protected and advanced and the
opportunity is catered for them to realize their full potential,” he concluded. He expressed appreciation also to the Ministry of education, “for a very forthright education sector development plan which clearly articulates what the government is going to do to address the needs of its children.” Before his departure as his visit coincided with the observation and celebrations of Early childhood month, Dr. Otieno toured and visited today, the Brades nursery and St. John’s Daycare, visit-
ing also the Look Out nursery school. He witnessed some of the month’s special visitors day program.
British MP Diane Abbott exposes ‘UK consultancy abuse’ A British Member of Parliament (MP) has strongly criticised what she described as the growing practice of United Kingdom (UK) based
consultants “creaming off millions of pounds” from money which is provided by the Department of International Development for (DFID).
Diane Abbott, UK Shadow Minister for Public Health, said the rise in the amount of money given to UK-based con-
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Letters/Opinion
EDITORIAL
Elements of Good Governance How much do we all understand about good governance? There are eight pointers on what should constitute good governance. Anyone can determine how the UK and Montserrat stack up. See how it matches the understandings you and your friends have. Good governance has eight (8) major characteristics. It is participatory, consensus oriented, accountable, transparent, responsive, effective and efficient, equitable and inclusive, and follows the rule of law. Good governance is responsive to the present and future needs of the organization, exercises prudence in policy-setting and decision-making, and that the best interests of all stakeholders are taken into account. 1. Rule of Law Good governance requires fair legal frameworks that are enforced by an impartial regulatory body, for the full protection of stakeholders. 2. Transparency Transparency means that information should be provided in easily understandable forms and media; that it should be freely available and directly accessible to those who will be affected by governance policies and practices, as well as the outcomes resulting therefrom; and that any decisions taken and their enforcement are in compliance with established rules and regulations. 3. Responsiveness Good governance requires that organizations and their processes are designed to serve the best interests of stakeholders within a reasonable timeframe. 4. Consensus Oriented Good governance requires consultation to understand the different interests of stakeholders in order to reach a broad consensus of what is in the best interest of the entire stakeholder group and how this can be achieved in a sustainable and prudent manner. 5. Equity and Inclusiveness The organization that provides the opportunity for its stakeholders to maintain, enhance, or generally improve their well-being provides the most compelling message regarding its reason for existence and value to society. 6. Effectiveness and Efficiency Good governance means that the processes implemented by the organization to produce favorable results meet the needs of its stakeholders, while making the best use of resources – human, technological, financial, natural and environmental – at its disposal. 7. Accountability Accountability is a key tenet of good governance. Who is accountable for what should be documented in policy statements. In general, an organization is accountable to those who will be affected by its decisions or actions as well as the applicable rules of law. 8. Participation Participation by both men and women, either directly or through legitimate representatives, is a key cornerstone of good governance. Participation needs to be informed and organized, including freedom of expression and assiduous concern for the best interests of the organization and society in general. Towards Improved Governance: Good governance is an ideal which is difficult to achieve in its totality. Governance typically involves well-intentioned people who bring their ideas, experiences, preferences and other human strengths and shortcomings to the policy-making table. Good governance is achieved through an on-going discourse that attempts to capture all of the considerations involved in assuring that stakeholder interests are addressed and reflected in policy initiatives.
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Comment:
Who cares about integrity, good governance, corruption and transparency? Look up a piece written by Apeals Justice Don Mitchell, called Beyond the Wall. It is excellent in that it talks about checks and balances and what good governance should look like, and I can tell you if we were to use his
standards as a yardstick by which to measure our politicians, half of their behinds would wind up behind bars. I agree with your statement of people not reading. It seems to be something that has become universal. We have this
new five minute rule which seems to have people tune out after 5 minutes. We get our news in sound bites, this MTV mentality has ruined us. In the movies the story is set up in the first few minutes. If you
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“DFID must remain vigilant with Project Management Issues on Montserrat Mr. Gerald Sir, Please accept my sincere thank you for the outstanding service you do for our brothers and sisters of our beloved country. Many may suggest
that you are creating trouble. In my opinion you are providing an indispensable service although many people, for whatever reason,fail to recognize and/or appreciate it. The pillars
of justice, equality and love for each other are being rapidly eroded in our country. Keep up the fight my friend. I too will continue my advocacy. Johnny Mac
Postal systems tackle poverty, the result of sytesm Alvar Bramble reacts to Edgar Nkosi White on Chavez Postal systems tackle poverty, the result of systesm Alvar Bramble reacts to Edgar Nkosi White on Chavez Mr. Nkosi White: I am glad to inform you that everyone who feels societies have been wronged by other parties can relax. Global poverty is a result of systems, not people failures. It may sound overly simplistic, but bringing wealth to, for example, Haiti, is a matter of implementing the right systems, more specifically postal systems. With adequate postal services,
Haitian families can streamline their collective economic power in a way that utilities can charge for quality public services, and housing authorities can recoup the investment in public housing. That way, every family can count on affordable housing. I live in Venezuela, and since late Mr. Chavez came to power, I tried communicating my views to him. However, I also understood that running a developing country is an unending fire-fighting ordeal to the extent that urgent matters always get the limelight, and important mat-
ters must wait as low priorities that must be studied for possible future implementation. It is my belief that only when the whole Caribbean region can count on adequate postal services, productivity will rise to the occasion and offer prosperity to all. Mr. Alvar Bramble is an industrial engineer who has been investigating sustainability issues for over three decades. Mr. Bramble is a mathematics and statistics lecturer, and Lead Steward of the Global SoS Network.
Our Scripture Verse Today Move It
This is love, that we walk according to [God’s] commandments. - 2 John 6 (NRSV) I am not a frequent flyer, so I was unfamiliar with the „people-mover‰ contraption at the airport. Stepping onto the large human-conveyor belt, I relaxed as it carried me across the airport. Then, without warning, the machine stopped. Conversat ions hushed. We all stood, waiting to start moving again. Finally, someone behind me said, „Walk!‰ Somehow that idea had not occurred to us. As the person in front got the message, we all began
to move forward again · the oldfashioned way. Sometimes the church is like that moving sidewalk. Saved by GodÊs grace, we find a fellowship of likeminded people. But sadly many times we do not move forward. Only as each member exercises his or her gifts can we together make progress, serving the world that Christ died to save. The urgent mandate of that airport traveler is the same mandate our Savior utters to every Christian. When we are paralyzed by a statusquo, stand-still mentality, Christ says, „Walk!‰ Thomas Buice (Tennessee, USA)
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Kids time - In your own korner Hello everyone – It is kid’s time with Auntie Lyka “In Your Own Korner”. Some of you are still writting exams. How is the exams going. I hope what you studied for came in your exams and it was not to hard. Once upon a time there was a caterpillar named ‘Irie’. Irie loved his name, although he did not know why it had been given to him. One starry night, he asked his grandma. “Good evening, Grandma, why was I named Irie?” he asked. Grandma smiled and told him, “Your mother gave you that name because instead of crying when you were born, you laughed. Irie means that everything is all right. When you laughed, we knew you were alright.” And mon, did Irie love to laugh! However, there was one thing that didn’t make Irie happy. The idea of going into a cocoon. His older cousins all went into cocoons so that they could become butterflies, but Irie was afraid of being in that silky stuff all by himself. One day, he asked his mother, “Mom, can I just stay a caterpillar forever?” But his mother replied, “Irie, there are some things that are inevitable in life.” “In-every-table?” he repeated, confused. She laughed. “Yes, my Sunshine. That means that there some things in life you have to do.” “Ok,” he said. But the more cocoons he saw, the more afraid he got. One day, as he was crawling across the warm soil, someone called his name from above. “Irie, Irie!” That voice sounds so familiar, Irie thought. He looked above and saw a butterfly, breath-taking and beautiful in the sun’s glory. She was coming towards him. “It’s me, your cousin Shuggie,” the butterfly said. “It feels so great to finally be up here in the sky. Now I can go anywhere I want to.” “That’s great,” said Irie. “You look great, Cousin Shuggie.” “I feel great. Hurry up and join us. You should have been in the cocoon by now!” “Do I really have to go in the cocoon, before I can be with you guys?” Irie whispered. But Cousin Shuggie no longer heard him. She had already flown away. Irie watched her soar above him, wondering if he would ever be able to fly with the butterflies. At home, his mother and grandparents were concerned about his development. “He seems afraid of his path,” Grandma said.
Pre-School Corner
The caterpillar that was afraid of the cocoon by Latoya Wakefield
Irie the Caterpillar by Kavion Robinson “He is, mom. I’m worried,” his mother said. “If he doesn’t go into the cocoon soon, he could...” She dropped her head, too afraid to even speak the words. They gave her a big hug. “Don’t worry daughter. Give him time, he’ll find his way,” Grandpa said. “Yes, everything will be alright,” Grandma said. Meanwhile, Irie had gone to visit his cousin Junior. His cousin was almost fully emerged into the cocoon. “Junior, not you, too!” Irie exclaimed. “It is our destiny, Irie,” Junior could barely talk. “I don’t want you to go,” Irie sniffed. “Don’t worry, it will be okay. The sun will shine in a few days. It always does,” Junior smiled and his head disappeared into the cocoon. “No, nooo!” Irie said. He stayed there for a while and watched Junior. That was his last cousin. Now he was gone. Irie was all alone. The next morning, Irie arrived home to find all the butterflies in a gathering. “Where were you?” his mother shouted while flying towards him as fast as she could. “I was with Junior, he’s gone.” “Oh Irie, he’ll be okay,” his mother hugged him tight. “I’m so afraid, mum” Irie said softly. “We’re all here for you, Irie,” his mother answered. “Yes, Irie, we’ll be here day and night while you’re
in that cocoon,” Grandma confirmed. “You might be in by yourself but you’re never alone,” said Grandpa. “When you’ve transformed, just imagine the Bougainvilleas we can visit on the North Coast,” Cousin Shuggie said. “And Junior will be here with us too, Grandma added. “I know you’re scared of being by yourself in the cocoon, my sunshine, but it’s only temporary... It’s only for a little while. And when you come out, you’ll get to soar with us,” his mother said. “We’ll always be here for you, Irie,” his Grandma said. Irie felt it, the time was right. “I’m ready, mom,” he said with a big bright smile. “I can do it, I’m still afraid of being there all by myself, but as long as I have you all, everything will be alright.” His cocoon was made and Irie went in bravely. For days and nights, his family watched and waited. Then finally, the cocoon broke. And a few seconds later, Irie emerged, laughing as he always did. He was the most beautiful butterfly. “There’s that laugh again,” Grandpa said. “The sweetest sound that ever befell our ears.” The whole family was there waiting for Irie as he came out of the cocoon, just as they had promised. Junior, himself now a butterfly, was there too. And they all had a feast. “After the dark times, everything little thing always gonna be alright,” Grandma said, and so they started singing in the sunshine.
Irie the Caterpillar by Kavion Robinson
Maze
Hello to you my preschool friends. Today we will look at matching our colours.
In Your Own Korner. Where we will have fun Kids write your stories, tell us about yourselves. Email or post - Write to Aunty Lyka, at P.O. Box 306, Davy Hill, or send email to: kidstime@themontserratreporter.com
Brain Teaser
1) Q: What 5-letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it? 2) Q: Find a number less than 100 that is increased by one-fifth of its value when its digits are reversed. 3) Q: A bat and a ball cost $1.10. The bat costs one dollar more than the ball. How much does the ball cost? Ans: 1) Short 2) 45 (1/5 of 45 = 9, 9 + 45 = 54) 4)The ball costs 5 cents. One dollar more than 5c is $1.05. The sum of which is $1.10.
See you next week right here
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Queen’s bir thday par ade and honour s to two Montser r atians
Queen birthday parade and honours to two Montserratians In a Government House announcement/release last Saturday, it said, Mr. Cedric R. Osborne MBE has been awarded the OBE, and Mr. John Jeffers of St. Peters, MBE, honoured on the Queen’s birthday. Mr. Osborne for his services to the Business community in Montserrat. He was initially awarded the MBE in 1983 and his new award recognizes his contributions in rebuilding the business sector in Montserrat post volcano. Mr. John Jeffers of St. Peters, the Government’s retiring Fisheries Officer for his services
to the environment especially as it relates to Turtle Watch for over 20 years, Mr. Jeffers has been at the forefront in the protection of the island’s turtle population contributing thousands of hours in protecting their nesting sites on the island’s beaches. His Excellency Governor Adrian Davis along with the Hon. Deputy Premier Charles Kirnon acknowledged salutes during the annual Queen’s birthday parade, honouring Queen Elizbeth II, held on Saturday June 15, supported by a fair turn out of residents who responded appreciatively of the marches by uniformed bodies in Montserrat. A descriptively impressive
parade, lead by members of the Royal Montserrat Defense Force, the Royal Montserrat Police Service and the Cadet Corps took part in the drills and formations to celebrate the occasion. Governor Davis inspected the guard of honour who were supported by other uniformed bodies that took part in the parade. They are Fire Search and Rescue, Prison Services, Brownies, Girls guides, Boys Brigade and the Montserrat Red Cross under the First Aiders banner. Governor Davis and Deputy Premier the honorable Charles Kirnon took the salutes during the parade. Kirnon deputised for the Premier the Hon. Ruben
The youths were out in good numbers
Meade who reportedly took part in observing the guards in London, while as guest of British Prime Minister the Hon. David Cameron.
Meade was in London along with other Overseas Territories on the invitation of the Prime Minister who addressed them on global tax evasion issues. During the parade music was provided by members of the Police Service, Defense Force, Small Beginnings and other local musicians, under the direction of Cultural director Herman
‘Cupid’ Francis Several members of the Police Service, Defense Force and Fire and Rescue Service received long service awards. The Montserrat Reporter was uninformed of activities that took place immediately following the parade. An award ceremony was held for former RMDF commanding Officer and Ssuperintendent at Her Majesty's Prison, Major Theodore T Bramble, at the residence of his Excellency the Governor Adrian Davis. Major Bramble was presented with the first overseas territories medal for long service. ZJB radio was present and reported the Governor saying on the occasion, “I'm delighted to be able to take this opportunity to present a medal for distinguish and long service to Major Theodore T Bramble who is receiving the first overseas territories medal for long service.” Explaining: “As you know it used to be the colonial service medal. This is why it's taken so long, it's probably taken ten or twelve years to switch from Colonial medal to Overseas Territories medal.” “Further,” he said to Bramble, “I'm going to add this medal to the fine collection you already have,” adding that the other medals will be given out on August 1, at Her Majesties Prison.
Above: Uniformed bodies on parade
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Friday, June 21, 2013
MUL opens bids for Project International Development (DFID), the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and government of Montserrat announced the co-financing a EC$36 million power plant project that will pave the way for a transition to more renewable sources of energy. Mr. Philip Chambers, the Permandent Secretary at the Ministry of Coms and Works, as Chairman of Montserrat Utilities Limited, said at the launch of the project, “Montserrat Utilities Limited (MUL) is currently operating on five unreliable high speed generating sets, which have very high fuel consumption and a very high maintenance cost.” At the time he also noted, “the high operat-
ing cost is reflected in the cost of electricity to the consumers,” a much talked about topic on every corner and by every consumer in Montserrat. Four months later, on February 3, 2012, MUL facilitated the opening of sealed bids for the construction of the Power Station Expansion project. Two contracting companies entered sealed bids. They were, Williams Industries Incorporated and Little Bay Limited, LLC, through its joint venture partners Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Company (PEECO), Z&F Consulting and Annbar SA De CV ( Annbar Mexico). Since then information provided said that there were
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problems with the bids and the tender would have to be redone. This was done one year later when request for tenders were advertised in February this year following the opening of the first two tenders. In the presence of members of representatives of some of the various companies and the media, this time, six companies, including the previous two above, submitted tenders, which ranged from approximately US$5,500.00O0.00 to US$16,936,102.00. These other companies were: Angelies Industries Ltd., H.M. Goods and Services/ESI, Broadtown Ltd., Surrey Paving and Aggregate Ltd. This opening took place on May 12, 2013 and like
Contractors gather to witness the opening of bids for the new Brades Power Station. last year February, when be the bid evaluation, collecMUL’s manager Peter White tion of the winning bid and told us the procedure from the awarding of the bid. “Our then on the latest news we consultant Mott McDonald have is that because of an- who designed the station other problem with the ten- itself and the specifications ders, these were delayed and for the station, they would forwarded on to CDB for do the evaluation. Followcont’d. from page 2 ment to examine the is- off millions of pounds evaluation. ing that, we would decide Last year the MUL man- who has the winning bid. sultants is alarming. In sues and to “introduce an from the aid budget. We are seeing—the process ager said the next step would The evaluation process takes fact, she feels so strongly internal inquiry”. She stated: “I want has accelerated in recent about the issue that she to draw the House’s atyears—the emergence of recently drew the matter tention to the growing lords of poverty. People to the attention of the phenomenon of wealthy are building fat businessHouse of Commons, and UK-based management es and paying themselves urged the Prime Minister consultancies creaming fat salaries creamed from David Cameron Governthe budget of the Department for International W r i t t e n b y J a m a i c a agent and is banned by Development. Lords of the World Anti-Doping Gleaner poverty, hardship tycoons, Jamaican track star Agency. pin-striped famine magDiuretics are used to Veronica Campbell-Brown nates: whatever we call has been tested positive cause the excess release them, the phenomenon for a banned substance. fluids from the body priis growing, and I think Campbell-Brown was marily through urination, the British public would tested positive at the Ja- as a result, decreasing deprecate it.” maica Invitational Meet the ability to detect performance enhancement Diane Abbott, UK Shadow on May 4. Campbell-Brown's drugs. Minister for Public Health She travelled to MonA sample revealed the flays UK 'consultants' presence of a diuretic, treal, Canada with her which acts as a masking management team on ISLAND OF MONTSERRAT A.D.2013 [PROBATE DIVISION] LEGAL NOTICE
Consultancy abuse exposed
quite a while, the engineers would have to go through it with a fine tooth comb, ensure that they meet all the specifications etc. within the bid, to ensure that they have not deviated considerably from the tender documents and the specifications, and also determine that the bidders are in fact qualified
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Ja Olympic medallist tests positive for banned substance
In the Estate of LILIAN ELIZABETH WILLOCK, deceased NOTICE is hereby given that after the expiration of 14 days from the date of this notice, an application will be filed at the Registry, High Court of Justice for a Grant of Letters of Administration of the Estate of LILIAN ELIZABETH WILLOCK deceased, late of 68 Dynevor Road, London, N16 who died on the 29th day of October 2012 be issued to ANDREA DEBORAH MARSHALL, daughter of the deceased and the sole person entitled to share in the Estate. ALL persons claiming to be beneficially interested in the Estate are requested to send written particulars thereof to the undersigned within 14 days from the date of this notice. FURTHER any person objecting to the issuance of a Grant of Letters of Administration to the said applicant should notify the Registrar of the High Court of Justice whose address is: Office of the Registrar General, Brades, Montserrat not later than fourteen (14) days from the publication of this notice. Dated the 13th day of June 2013 Marcelle E.M. Watts Attorney at law for the Applicant
Thursday ahead of the B sample results, which Friday confirmed the positive finding. Campbell-Brown was informed of the finding on June 3 and her sponsors have reportedly since been updated. The International Association of Athletics Federations is expected to make an announcement early next week.
Who cares about integrity?
cont’d. from page 3 can't grab the viewer right away they'll get up and walk out. Script readers have said in seminar, (I've been to my share here in California, so I know what they are looking for) that if you don't grab them in the first few pages, the script gets tossed and they move on to the next. It seems as though that's where we are today. You have to very economical as we are taught to in school to be.
We have to follow the Strunk and White Elements of Style, the students' companion. The style is going to have to be one of efficiency. Unfortunately, the love of print seems to have been wasted on this generation. Everything is now online. Newsweek, went online and I've not been able to access the paper even though my subscription lasts for another few months. I just like having the hard copy in my hand.
It's a sad state of affairs when we have a generation, and as you've said, most of them civil servants, whose very jobs depend of reading and writing, who don't even bother to read. Economist Zhivargo Laing said in the Caribbean 360 news that these types are an ill-intentioned politicians dream. Sad, but it’s true. The solution then is to continue to write and if so, shame these folks into submission.
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Port design to be impacted by survey of corals in the area, but no EIA on Gunhill
A view looking down on Carr’s Bay from western end of Davy Hill, shows the entire southern end of the port acreage
Gun Hill
Port Area
by Bennette Roach Halcrow’s Regional Manager Edward Albada, two weeks ago, made submissions to the Government of Montserrat (GoM) and stakeholders on their progress from 60% to 90% design of a port at Carr’s Bay.
The port design forms part of the GoM’s approved a new design concept for the town at Little Bay (and Carr’s Bay). Albada in his submissions informed that there were significant changes and additions made to the 60% design. Included in those changes was the plan and need to remove
the bluff known as Gun Hill, which became necessary following the decision, “to move the entire port facility southwards; expanded the marina and the births are slightly moved off shore as well. To make room for the expanded scheme… have to level Gun Hill,” he said. He responded to questions regarding the Environmental Im-
ECCB Governor Reports on the Bank’s Work to Maintain Stability of ECCU Financial System and EC Dollar The Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), the Honourable Sir K Dwight Venner, will report on the Bank’s thrust to maintain the soundness of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) financial system and the stability of the EC Dollar when he delivers the Bank’s 2012/2013 Annual Report Presentation on 27 June. The Governor will outline the ECCB’s areas of priority for the 2012/2013 financial year and the work which the Bank undertook, through the Monetary Council, to strengthen the resilience of the ECCU financial system. The presentation will also highlight the programmes which the Bank, in collaboration with regional and international agencies, implemented and advanced to assist its member governments with fiscal and debt management and to stimulate and increase economic growth in the ECCU. The ECCB’s 2012/2013 Annual Report Presentation will be broadcast on radio and television stations in the eight ECCB member countries1 at 8:00 p.m. The text, audio and video formats of the presentation will be also available on the Bank’s website (www.eccb-centralbank.org). ECCB Member Countries: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, St Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines
pact Assessments (EIA) that were required for the project of constructing the port and marina. He informed that there was to be updated EIAs to reflect design changes that have been made after the 60% design phase. With the complete design expected in August, this, he said, would be completed within the next month to include the findings of a benthic survey in respect of two corals which examined the projects’ impact on the critical habitat in these areas. The design manager explained: “we have been notified that there were some critically endangered corals, critically endangered corals in the area. We have done a benthic survey already and they did not pick up
those two corals…” He revealed that the GoM, “…doing an additional benthic survey both in that area as well as the expanded dredge area to get a better idea of the impact on the critical habitat… incorporating their findings into the EIA,” updating the EIA, “on the latest design which should be delivered probably in a month or so.” The concerns of Gun Hill questioned whether there was sufficient information available from an environmental impact study that would indicate the effects that “the removal of Gun Hill will have on our coastline.” The Ministry of Communications and Works had responded that there was no EIA on Gun Hill, but as Albarda had confirmed
some screening exercise had been done on the Hill. He informed that in the MDC concepts from the very early stages, the removal of Gun Hill was in the plan. “We had developed some concepts that did not require the removal of Gun Hill because the removal was quite costly, but (for the expanded design) we were not getting the acreage required neither in the marina or the port area and that necessitated the removal…,” as he confirmed the costs were now also included in the new US$96 million. The also noted that they (Halcrow) were not required to do an Assessment but merely to do the design for its removal to facilitate the port.
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Mr. Phillip Chambers, Chairman of MUL Mr. Kato Kimbugwe, DFID’s Programme Representative
based on CDB’s criteria, then a decision would be made.” Now we are informed that it would be another six weeks before any further announcements will be made. The delays create much further discussion especially with the news that geothermal resource is available. At
project said, “it is hoped is the point of this great exthat it (the contract) will be pense now, with geothermal awarded by the end of March in the offing, if all we will 2012. CDB is estimating need is a back-up generating a Power Station Commissioning in June of 2014. It must be safe to say that from August this year commissioning will not take place until September of 2016. So the question must be and the Montserrat Geothermal Power Allison Davis, Portfolio Manager Company who will of CDB
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continue under the terms of of the PWD workshop closure, the new proposal.” the PWD Minister Charles Kirnon, showed disgust at the action when he responded to a question on the matter in the Legislative Assembly. Following reports that He corrected firstly that, the first well was completed “The A1 Road Project was and that testing was about to suspended and not stopped…” begin to confirm the resource, pointing out later, that DFID in its quality and quantity, Ron their release on the suspension Beardsley, PWD director told admitted: “DFID are aware of TMR, “we are mobilizing a the challenges that the project specialist company to come has faced with regard to the and do some long term testing material supply.” on well #1.” The Minister noted and This he explained is after, the PWD director concurred “short-term test is just to know that the funding agreed more is there any potential here or than six years ago remained do we have any temperature, the same at the beginning do we have pressure…” of the project works, which “Another test on the first meant that before the project well,” Beardsley said, conbegan there was never enough firmed yes. “His opinion this money to complete the project. was very positive for a producDFID later provided some tion well,” explaining, “you needed funds, but problems of one kind another, made it obvious that total funds would not complete the road from Salem to St. John’s. Today the director told TMR that there is quarried materials, “which we have now imported on to the island so we’re okay for aggregate,” but recommencement is now delayed again because of the need for a new generator for the resurfacing material machine. He said that generator is, “arriving here next week…we are working towards the idea of commencing activity the following Monday,” July 1. Beardsley also revealed the Ministry received, “written confirmation from DFID that they are happy for us to
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then have to leave everything to be stabilized…” He also said that the pressure of the well, “is over 200 bars,” indicating, “The last temperature reading we took, it was 205°C (approx. 401°F) and it’s still heating up,” as they wait for, “a huge column of water in the well… relying on pressure build up down below to push it up…” On the second well the report is they have gone down over 1,300 meters. It is often referred to as the A1 Road Project, the resurfacing and rebuilding of the main road between Salem and St. John’s. It will involve the reconstruction and enhancing of bridges all along the way. The first major bridge project has been ongoing at Cassava Ghaut in Woodlands, where Montserrat’s first ever
traffic light had been installed to facilitate the traffic. The work has been progressing steadily, but every person who we spoke to had almost the same comment. “They seem not to know what
they are doing.” However one of the senior workers on the site said, “…everything that is being done here is according to plan but it is taking time.” The bridge construction began in early October. The road project has been the subject of much discussion and has been delayed or affected by the trucking involved with the sand-mining, which according to H.E. Governor Davis, it has been suggested
should be referred to as ‘aggregate mining’. Legislation has been enacted to force a limit on the weight the trucks can haul on the roads, supposedly clearing the way for the resurfacing to begin. This however Public Works officials have said will not begin until the new year. Meanwhile, another part of the project which has also been progressing even more steadily is the widening and preparations of the stretch from Cudjoe Head down towards Brades. The workers have now past the Red Cross building and are just opposite Tina’s restaurant. Director of Public Works Ron Beardsley however explained that motorists should also note that in addition to the lights, they should take note of road signs which show ‘Road Works Ahead’and take caution as they approach the works.