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This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. - Psalm 118:24 (NRSV)

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General Elections

September 12, 2014

By Bennette Roach

Premier the Hon. Reuben T. Meade has repeated an earlier promise that he will not call a snap election, or not before it is constitutionally due. “12th

September, 2014, that’s the date which I had set,” he said at a Press Conference held on June 27, this year. In an earlier report the Premier had said: “I do

not believe in snap elections, and calling elections to get the opposition off guard. I can say now that elections will either be the 5th or 12th of September, 2014, so that all

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who want to run can get themselves organised and prepared…” The Premier was expanding having responded to a question that asked him if the word

on the street that he was about to call elections had any truth. He said he does not comment on rumour. “Enough rumours have gone around on me and I won’t comment on those

either,” he said. He was reminded that the talk came up while he was in the UK and that it apparently came out of issues surrounding the

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Kids’ Korner...pg 8

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Venezuela offers Carib assistance...pg 9

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Dinamap Vital Signs Monitor donated to Glendon Hospital The Montserrat Kent Association through representation by James Hixon and Iola Lee of Montserrat make a donation of monitoring equipment to the Glendon Hospital this morning, July 12, 2013 at the hospital conference room. The Dinamap gift is a Vital Signs Monitor which according to James Hixon who joined with Iola in handing over, “is intended for the use and benefit of the people of Montserrat, made possible through the generous donation of the Montserrat Kent Association.” Hixon announced that, “The funds have been raised from many fund-raising activities and from generous donors in England who are still mindful of the volcanic situation that affects lives on Montserrat and considers it a sense of duty to assist in whatever way to contribute to the needs of Montserratians.” The spear-heading of the Organization is Montserratian Joseph “Will” Cabey of Woodlands who resided in Kent, England for many years and has shown a keen interest to give back to his beloved island and people, something tangible that will be of beneficial use. The donor-rep noted, “The funds raised are not entirely controlled by him,” adding that in order for any funds to be released, there are two other signatories in himself and Iola Lee. For the brief handing-over ceremony Fr. Vyphius of the Anglican Church said prayers and blessed the equipment, while

above: Pastor Vyphius blesses the event. Mr. James Hixon and Iola Lee pressent Dinamap monitor to Glendon Hospital represented by Icilda Stanley Nurse Icilda Stanley expressed on behalf of the nurses their appreciation for the donation. “It’s very beneficial to us because especially when you have to do continuous monitoring and everybody knows how short staffed we are,” she said. She explained, “Once you put the machine on you don’t have to have a nurse who will be doing the monitoring every 15 minutes, every 20 minutes. You could just hook your machine up and the nurse will be doing something else the machine will be doing the recording…” She expressed thanks

again, “and we look forward to many more donations,” she concluded. Hixon stated that Joseph Cabey could not be present for the handing over of the equipment, “as he has to be back in England for personal reasons.” “We trust that the best care would be taken so that it can last for many years for the benefit of all that have need of it,” Hixon concluded, taking the opportunity to reveal that, ”Through this Organization the Golden Years Home has also benefitted and it is hoped that more donations would be made possible in the future.”

TERRITORY OF MONTSERRAT HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE A.D. 2013

Sagicor Life Inc. EMANUEL GALLOWAY of Sweeney’s, Montserrat, having made sworn deposition that Policy no. F00083648 issued by Sagicor Life Inc. on the life of EMANUEL GALLOWAY has been lost, and having made application to the Directors to grant a duplicate of the same, notice is hereby given that unless objection is raised within one month of the date hereof, the duplicate policy asked for will be issued. Dated 08 July, 2013 By Order: Sandra Osborne, Corporate Secretary

PROBATE

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

PROBATE DIVISION

In the estate of KENRICK BRADE AKA KENRICK STANFORD RYAN, deceased

In the Estate of MARY HENRIETTA J. PONTEEN deceased

NOTICE is hereby given that after the expiration of fourteen (14) days from the date hereof Application will be made in the Registry of the High Court of Justice for Letters of Administration in the estate of KENRICK BRADE AKA KENRICK STANFORD RYAN who died on the 20th May 2013 in the Parish of Holy Trinity in the island of Barbuda be granted to CHRISTINA REBECCA PARSON NEE RYAN mother of the deceased.

NOTICE is hereby given that after the expiration of fourteen (14) days from the date of this notice, an application will be made in the Registry of the High Court of Justice for an Order that Letters of Administration in the Estate of MARY HENRIETTA J. PONTEEN who died on the 11th day of June, 2013 be granted to JOYCELYN PONTEEN, one of the persons entitled to share in the estate of the deceased.

ALL persons claiming to be beneficially interested therein are requested forthwith to send particulars thereof to the undersigned. FURTHER any person objecting to the issuance of Letters of Administration to the Applicant should notify the Registrar of the High Court, Brades, Montserrat not later than fourteen (14) days from the date of this notice. Dated this 14th day of June, 2013. Hogarth Sergeant Solicitor for the Applicant

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. ANY person objecting to the issuance of a Grant to the Applicant should notify the Registrar of the High Court not later than 14 days from the date of this Notice. Dated this 27th day of June, 2012 BRANDT & ASSOCIATES Attorneys-at-Law

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Montserrat encouraged to use its assets and prepare for cruise tourism GIU (adapted) – Montserrat is a diamond in the rough with a lot to offer says cruise tourism expert Matthew Beaubrun, Chief Executive Officer of Cox & Co. Ltd of St. Lucia. Beaubrun was on island in response to an invitation from the Montserrat Development Corporation (MDC) to meet with small business owners, doing so on Friday, July 5, 2013 on how they can prepare the island to attract and build cruise tourism. John Cox explained that Matthew came from St. Lucia

and is the the chairman of the St. Lucia Tourism authority. “His experience is broader than just dealing with the cruise ship industry,” he introduced. “He’s actually involved in a very wide range of tourism,” Cox said, adding, “he was invited to visit MDC…over the weekend to review our master plan our development ideas for within the Little Bay, Carrs Bay area as well as the process for cruise ship industry, cruise ship tourism over the coming years.”

Although the port is yet to be built, “this is the time when cruise operators are planning the itineraries for the coming years. You cannot wait until 2015 to decide what you will offer to the industry, that work and investment needs to start now,” Beaubrun advised. He said the plans for the new town and port were “really first class and can do a lot for the economic development of the island. The strategy is well thought out.” The expert, who leads

several shipping and travel ventures under the Cox & Co brand, told the gathering that Montserratians needed to answer the question of how do you manage to be exclusive while being small. He said “safety and security” are assets that can be leveraged and encouraged them to do whatever was necessary to keep it so. “If you keep it, you all will be ahead of the game. You can show the rest of the Caribbean how to develop

Antigua – LIAT has implemented a security surcharge on tickets in response to rising security demands and spiraling security costs. The new security surcharge of US$1.25 per one way trip applies to all passengers, including children and infants, on all LIAT flights. Heightened airline and

airport security over the last 10 years has resulted in rising security demands on airlines. Additional security measures at many airports have been introduced including extra baggage searches and increased security around aircraft while on the ground. Over the past several years security costs have

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been climbing and LIAT has been absorbing these costs in an effort to cushion the effects on its customers. With the introduction of the security surcharge, LIAT hopes to recoup some of the additional security costs. LIAT takes the safety and security of its customers and employees very seriously and appreciates your understanding in the current circumstances. The carrier joins more than 100 airlines worldwide which have introduced similar charges since 2001.

MONTSERRAT REGISTERED LAND ACT, (CAP. 8.01) SECTION 34 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO REPLACE LOST LAND CERTIFICATE TAKE NOTICE that an application was filed in the Land Registry by the following persons, for the replacement of a Land Certificate, which has been reported lost: NAME John Benjamin Ryner & Anita Sonia Ryner

REG. SECTION/REFERENCE St. John’s 14/15/113

DATE ISSUED August 22, 2006

Matthew Beaubrun, CEO of Cox & Co. Ltd of St. Lucia

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tourism and keep it safe for your guests.” Customer service is critical, the CEO said. “Start teaching your children from school about tourism. It is not about servitude but giving service. Cruise tourism can create a lot of employment for your destination.” He commented that the mixed planned concept for the town and port, which also includes a Mr. John Cox marina, was a great idea. “The yachting sector in St. Lucia generates the same amount in revenue as the cruise tourism.” He added that Montserrat did not need to become a main yacht haven but rather take advantage of the islands position on the yachting highway. Consultant Vincent Hippolyte who is a former Access Coordinator for Montserrat, said the island had the chance to get it right from “…day one. There needs to be a public policy to establish minimum standards which must be adhered to and sanctions in place for those who don’t.” Hippolyte suggested a certification programme for taxi drivers with a pro

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MONTSERRAT REGISTERED LAND ACT, 1978 SECTION 34 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO REPLACE LOST LAND CERTIFICATES TAKE NOTICE that applications were filed in the Land Registry by the following persons, for the replacement of a Land Certificates, which have been reported lost: NAME

REG. SECTION/REFERENCE

DATE ISSUED

David S. Brandt, Legal Attorney for Dorothy Burke, the Sole Executrix of the Estate of Catherine Allen Crawford (deceased)

St. John’s 14/18/061

June 4th 2009

Mary R. O’Garro

Beachettes 12/03/069

July 29, 1993

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that anyone who objects to the issuance of a new Land Certificate or who has knowledge of the lost Land Certificate must within the period of fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of this notice in the newspaper inform the Registrar of Lands in writing.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that anyone who objects to the issuance of new Land Certificates or who has knowledge of the lost Land Certificates must within the period of fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of this notice in the newspaper inform the Registrar of Lands in writing.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the absence of any objection or information as to the existence of the lost Land Certificate within the time specified, the Registrar of Lands may proceed to cancel the original Land Certificate and issue a new Land Certificate in its place without further notice.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the absence of any objection or information as to the existence of the lost Land Certificates within the time specified, the Registrar of Lands may proceed to cancel the original Land Certificates and issue new Land Certificates in their place without further notice.

Dated this 9th day of July 2013.

Dated this 25th day of June 2013.

………………………………… Jamiel M. Greenaway Registrar of Lands

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Letters/Opinion

Caribbean needs to EDITORIAL Be the generation that strives rethink development ECLAC to live out Good Governance Last week we said we would conclude the current discourse on good governance. Well, for the time being, here are the final descriptions. Effectiveness and efficiency - Good governance means that processes and institutions produce results that meet the needs of society while making the best use of resources at their disposal. The concept of efficiency in the context of good governance also covers the sustainable use of natural resources and the protection of the environment. Accountability - Accountability is a key requirement of good governance. Not only governmental institutions but also the private sector and civil society organizations must be accountable to the public and to their institutional stakeholders. Who is accountable to whom varies depending on whether decisions or actions taken are internal or external to an organization or institution. In general an organization or an institution is accountable to those who will be affected by its decisions or actions. Accountability cannot be enforced without transparency and the rule of law. Rule of law - Good governance requires fair legal frameworks that are enforced impartially. It also requires full protection of human rights, particularly those of minorities. Impartial enforcement of laws requires an independent judiciary and an impartial and incorruptible police force. Very important to understand and appreciate this. All, everyone; the executive, legislative, civil society, media, the judiciary itself, all rely on the rule of law to be enforced impartially. Participation - Participation by both men and women is a key cornerstone of good governance. Participation could be either direct or through legitimate intermediate institutions or representatives. It is important to point out that representative democracy does not necessarily mean that the concerns of the most vulnerable in society would be taken into consideration in decision making. Participation needs to be informed and organized. This means freedom of association and expression on the one hand and an organized civil society on the other hand. At the beginning, we asked everyone, “How much do we all understand about good governance?” We presented eight pointers on what should constitute good governance and we said, “Anyone can determine how the UK and Montserrat stack up. See how it matches the understandings you and your friends have. We wonder if anyone who read these thoughts, suggestions, and recommendations as to what is required to constitute ‘good governance’, gave any thoughts, formed any opinions, held any discussions, agreed, disagreed, or condemned what they read. Surely there are those who may have done none of the above, probably dismissing the whole discourse as impossible dreams or expectations. We would of course remind that it was stated by the exponents of the discussions, “it should be clear that good governance is an ideal which is difficult to achieve in its totality”. Very few countries and societies have come close to achieving good governance in its totality. We believe that any country that speaks of excellence in any sphere of life or being must accept that ‘the order of good governance’ must exist. Also anyone who talks and genuinely wants to attain sustainable (human) development, we agree actions must be taken to work towards this ideal with the aim of making it a reality. That doesn’t seem so difficult, but how many generations must go by, before there is the desire? If you argue there is, talk is not enough, be that generation, be counted.

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WASHINGTON D.C., United States - The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), Alicia Bárcena, has called for the rethinking of development in the Caribbean “using equality and environmental sustainability as our compass”. Addressing a UN General Assembly high-level session on inequality, Bárcena said the world economic crisis has had a negative but not a dramatic impact on Latin America and the Caribbean. “The main effect has been felt in terms of trade,” she said, adding that the region’s resilience to this situation is due to “countries’ macroeconomic prudence during the boom period, as well as the countercyclical policies implemented during the crisis”. Bárcena said that poverty and inequality have also fallen in Latin American and Caribbean countries, stating that while the 1990s were typified by rising inequality, “there was a turnaround in the region from 2003, relating to labour market developments, including rising employment and falling wage inequality. “However, much remains to be done”, she said, adding that economic advances have not resulted in changes to the region’s production structure. The ECLAC chief said two thirds of the Gross Do-

mestic Product (GDP) of the region’s countries (66.9 per cent) is generated by the high-productivity sector, 22.5 per cent by the intermediate sector and 10.6 per cent by the low-productivity sector. She said this distribution is reversed for employment, stating that the high-productivity sector, mainly related to natural resource exploitation and commodity production, generates just 19.8 per cent of jobs. She said the mediumproductivity sector employs 30 per cent of workers, and the low-productivity sector accounts for 50.2 per cent of the workforce. “Structural change is at the heart of a long-term growth process with employment and equality,” said Bárcena, stating that this should be aimed at closing productive and social gaps. Bárcena indicated that the main ongoing social challenge is to make progress towards universalizing social protection. “In order to picture our

ECLAC chief, Alicia Bárcena, said two thirds of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the region’s countries (66.9 per cent) is generated by the highproductivity sector, 22.5 per cent by the intermediate sector and 10.6 per cent by the low-productivity region’s future, it is vital to recognize that equality is the main ethical principle and the ultimate objective,” Bárcena said, noting that between 2002 and 2012, Latin American and Caribbean countries grew at an annual rate of almost four per cent. But she said the regional growth is “steady but with some fluctuations, such as the 1.9 per cent fall in 2009, mainly on the back of buoyant internal demand, particularly in terms of private consumption”. Over the same period, Bárcena said the region’s unemployment rate dipped dramatically from 15.8 per cent in 2002 to 6.4 per cent in 2012, while real wages also increased. (CMC)

Our Scripture Verse Today A Grateful Parting This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. - Psalm 118:24 (NRSV) My sons and I spent a week of vacation with my father. However, I soon became sad when I considered there were only a few days left before we would have to leave him to go home. Early one morning, I heard my father singing: „This is the day that the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.‰ While I listened to his faithful words of grateful thanksgiving, I was reminded that God does not want our joy to be squelched. On the day we prepared to leave,

my father offered a prayer. His words calmed me. „Dear God, thank you for this visit. Help us have grateful hearts for the time we have together.‰ Too often we worry about whatÊs ahead. Or we somet ime s hur r y through our lives and forget that God creates purpose in the heart of each moment. When we are open to the Holy SpiritÊs working in our lives, God can guide us and provide opportunities for us to recognize when we have been blessed. Then, God can reward us with a grateful heart as we learn to trust and obey our Creator. Nancy Grachek Hodges (Illinois, USA)

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Caribbean’s native predators unable to stop aggressive lion fish population growth “Ocean predator” conjures up images of sharks and barracudas, but the voracious red lionfish is out-eating them all in the Caribbean – and Mother Nature appears unable to control its impact on local reef fish. That leaves human intervention as the most promising solution to the problem of this highly invasive species, said researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. “Lionfish are here to stay, and it appears that the only way to control them is by fishing them,” said John Bruno, professor of biology in UNC’s College of Arts and Sciences and lead investigator of the study. The research has important implications not just for Caribbean reefs, but for the North Carolina coast, where growing numbers of lionfish now threaten local fish populations. “Native predators do not influence invasion success of Pacific lionfish on Caribbean reefs” was published July 11 by the journal PLOS ONE.

Lionfish, native to the Indo-Pacific region, have long been popular aquarium occupants, with their striking stripes and soft, waving fins. They also have venomous spines, making them unpleasant fare for predators, including humans—though once the spines are carefully removed, lionfish are generally considered safe to eat, Bruno said. They have become big marine news as the latest invasive species to threaten existing wildlife populations. Bruno likened their extraordinary success to that

of ball pythons, now eating their way through Florida Everglades fauna, with few predators other than alligators and humans. “When I began diving 10 years ago, lionfish were a rare and mysterious species seen deep within coral crevices in the Pacific Ocean,” said Serena Hackerott, lead author and master’s student in marine sciences, also in UNC’s College of Arts and Sciences. “They can now been seen across the Caribbean, hovering above the reefs throughout the day and gathering in groups of up to

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ten or more on a single coral head.” The international research team looked at whether native reef predators such as sharks and groupers could help control the population growth of red lionfish in the Caribbean, either by eating them or out-competing them for prey. They also wanted to evaluate scientifically whether, as some speculate, that overfishing of reef predators had allowed the lionfish population to grow unchecked. The team surveyed 71 reefs, in three different regions of the Caribbean, over three years. Their results indicate there is no relationship between the density of lionfish and that of native predators, suggesting that, “interactions with native predators do not influence” the number of lionfish in those areas, the study said. The researchers did find that lionfish populations were

lower in protected reefs, attributing that to targeted removal by reef managers, rather than consumption by large fishes in the protected areas. Hackerott noted that during 2013 reef surveys, there appeared to be fewer lionfish on popular dive sites in Belize, where divers and reef managers remove lionfish daily. The researchers support restoration of largereef predators as a way to achieve better balance and

biodiversity, but they are not optimistic that this would affect the burgeoning lionfish population. “Active and direct management, perhaps in the form of sustained culling, appears to be essential to curbing local lionfish abundance and efforts to promote such activities should be encouraged,” the study concluded. Explore further: Lionfish expedition: Down deep is where the big, scary ones live

struction project at the Little Bay Marine village, Estate Manager Charlesworth Phillip has been talking to reporters about the construction of a ‘calm area’ just off the beach. This Phillip said will create, “a calm area where small children and nonswimmers.” He explains and confirmed how the idea came about to construct ‘a pool’ for non-tradition bathers

who want to swim out into the open sea. “What we are trying to do is to create an area on the beach. Our master architect Lane Pedegrew who was on island last week, was of the view that we needed to create a calm area where small children and non swimmers would feel comfortable inside an enclosed area where battering of waves would not affect them,” he told ZJB cont’d on page 9

Little Bay developmental concerns for children and ‘non-swimmers’

Consultancy Services The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Secretariat with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking to procure consultancy services to “Develop Training Material and Deliver Training to Improve Member States Capacity to Analyze Data and use Empirical Information to Promote Effective Policy, Planning and Decision Making” The Secretariat thus wishes to invite suitable individuals or firms to indicate their interest in providing the required services. Interested applicants are directed to obtain further details from the OECS website www.oecs.org or the following URL address: www.caricom.org ; www. eccaa.aero

The Hon. Premier R T Meade has reently been speaking to the press about the progress as the Little Bay development and the new town centre. He spoke of the marine development at Little Bay. Not long prior to that the MDC representatives had spoken about the continuing developments progress. As the Montserrat Development Corporation (MDC) continues its con-

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Aunt Madge Child Care ‘Moving Up’, is the title of Aunt Madge Child Care Graduation ceremony. This of the popular child care service that mottos, “Providing Quality Care & Learning Through Play.” The centre cares for children ranging from babies at three months to four years or until ready for Grade K. In the middle of the month dedicated to Early Childhood, on June 16 at the Arts and Education Centre, Brades, at 4.00 p.m. Madge Donoghue was first this year to hold a graduation ceremony that has become the norm now for every accredited education centre on the island. F r. G e o r g e Agger of the R C Church opened the packed ceremony cont’d on page 7

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Graduation ‘Moving Up’ ceremony cont’d from page 6 with prayers for children ranging from two to four years of age performing for their parents, guardians and friends. Ms Wendy Aymer introduced the chairperson Dr. Ingrid Buffonge, who praised the Aunt Madge centre, but was different in her approach to the smooth flow of the program. Admitting possible bias, she said, “Aunt Madge Child Care is the best child care centre in Montserrat, (to applause) all of my children (three) have been to Aunt Madge Child Care and we couldn’t want for anything different…” In quick order the guest speaker in senior nurse Mrs. Joan Moinnodeen gave a feature address in which she opened by encouraging, “parents, guardians, friends and community at large, in ensuring that children have a role to play in ensuring that they (children) have their rightful places in society.” She offered to share some 13 tips to carry out her suggestion, among them: We need to pray with and for our children daily, and teach them to pray. Give them the proper

The little girls dance to the Chinese Folk song Lift up your veil sung by Mrs Sujue Davis

nutrition starting with breastmilk only at birth and continue exclusively for 6 months. Let them have plenty of fruits, vegetables and water. Don’t let our Children live your past time dreams, but allow them with guidance to follow their heart. Allow them to be themselves and enjoy childhood. Don’t rush them into becoming adults too fast too soon. It’s not always taking 1st place. Remember all of our children will not be academically inclined…Some will have natural ability to per-

form task that many learned men will find it hard to do. Teach them the golden rule. i.e. do unto others as we would have them do to us. Let them know it is still ok to have manners and show respect. We need to show them love and encourage them. Take them exercising outdoors; She closed by wishing, “that all these little ones and those who will come behind them will grow up and find their rightful place in society, ably assisted by not only their parents, but by

relatives, family members, friends, teachers, and society at large,” reminding, “”Let us remember it takes a village to raise one child.” Then came the performances of the children: a welcome, a gospel segment where they recited performed to passages of scripture, in medley and song and acting; Poems by the 4 year plus, with added skits and a little musical interlude; presentation of numbers, rounded off with an outstanding guest performance with the girls by Mrs. Sujue Davis. Mrs. Davis performance was the signing of what she said was a Chi-

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nese folk song about young girls. The song, ‘Xian qi ni de gai tou lai’ (Lift up your veil). “It admires the beauty of young girls in Xin Jiang, who are supposed to keep their faces covered with veils,” she described. As she sang the pretty dressed little girls danced and acted out the song Aunt Madge (Donoghue) followed up with her report on the centre she said, is subsidised by her, and is a non-profitable private institution located in Woodlands. She described the beliefs upon which the centre is run, with a staff of seven to include a cleaner and a relief, and a roll of 30. She described all the activities in which the children

participate. Acknowledgements, thanks and appreciation to parents, grandparents, friends and well-wishers were published in the program. The program continued with the procession of 11 graduates, six girls and five boys, presentation where the children described their adult career aspirations; and a song in honour Fathers Day. There were the presentations of gifts and certificates, (Mrs. Nadine Smith and Ms. Michelle White; honouring of parents by Mrs. Donoghue, and staff by Mrs. Gwendolyn Wade; followed by one more show, a Fancy Dress parade. A vote of thanks delivered by Mrs. Paulette Silcott ended the program.

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Kids time - In your own korner Hello everyone – It is kid’s time with Auntie Lyka “In Your Own Korner”. It is officially the end of the school year and the beggining of the summer holidays. Have fun, be responsible. For those of you going on vacation away from your home be safe but do enjoy. If you plan on going to summer school , camp or Vacation Bible School well do enjoy. One morning, before the break of day, Papa and Jay got dressed and walked down the road to wait on the bus. They were going to the city and had to catch the only bus that passed their house at four-thirty in the morning.

Rolling Calf by Lisa E. Dunn

It was a cold and misty morning and the place was so quiet that you could hear the wind whistling. Jay was afraid. He’d heard stories about all sorts of ghosts who walked this road trying to find their homes and families.

Everything seemed to come alive, and then – out of nowhere – came the clanking sound of chains. Cla-clang! Cla-clang! Cla-clang clang! Rump! Rump! Rump! Something was coming in Jay’s direction with great speed. He couldn’t tell what it was, just heard the sound of chains dragging towards him and the stumping sound of something running as if it was being chased. Then he remembered: “Yesterday was Mr. Mike’s funeral”. Mr. Mike was an old man who worked in the market, he was a butcher. Jay was overtaken by fright. Oh dear! What was he supposed to do? He could not run because his father told him to stay put. If he moved and the bus passed he’d surely be in trouble. He had to stay!

“Help me! Help me! It’s coming for me!” he shouted while running as fast as he could. Without realizing it he ran straight into his father, who was as frightened as Jay was. Trying to find out what could have caused such fear in Jay, he held Jay and said, “Boy, what’s the matter?” “Rolling calf! rolling calf!” Jay answered.

Papa and Jay had been waiting for only five minutes, when Papa suddenly remembered something that he had forgotten in the house. “Wait here, I won’t be long” he said. And off he was, leaving Jay all alone... Jay didn’t know how long his father was gone. All he knew was that it was the scariest time in his life. Soon after his father left, everything changed. The place was no longer as quiet as before, the trees seemed to be clashing loudly against each other. And the mist got so thick that, looking down, Jay could hardly see his shoes. The place also seemed darker than before; there were hardly any street lights except the one at Mrs. Mark’s gate, and even that one Jay could barely see.

His knees were up to his chest and his feet gave him great speed.

“Rolling Calf?” Papa held Jay aside and looked over his shoulder, down the road. Then Papa smiled, and, looking at his frightened son, he said, “I didn’t know Mr. Joe’s cow was a rolling calf?”

Chased by Gary Dunn

But should he close his eyes? He wanted to. He was too afraid to keep them open. But he also worried that if he did shut his eyes, he would not be able to see what was coming at him. What to do? He was still pondering this question, when his eyes made the decision for him: they closed by themselves. Jay was getting hotter and hotter by the second. His heart was beating loudly and felt like it was moving out of his chest into his throat. The sounds of the chains were getting closer, louder and heavier. Jay could feel the threat of whatever was coming on the back of his neck. Goose pimples were all over him. He held up his shaking hands and put them over his face and realized it was dripping with sweat. His mind started chanting loudly, the same chant over and over: Rolling calf, rolling calf Don’t you stay To see the rolling calf Get out of the way Of the rolling calf “Whoi! Whoi! Whoi! Somebody help me ! Mr. Mike…the rolling calf is coming for me!” Jay took off. He ran into the direction of his house.

“No, not Mr. Joe’s cow. A rolling calf is down there…” Jay spun around and looked down the road. But there was no rolling calf… Only Mr. Joe’s red cow. The animal had gotten loose. “I thought … I was certain…I thought it was a rolling calf…” Jay mumbled. “Did you see the rolling calf?” Papa asked. “No, I didn’t! I heard it coming and shut my eyes and ran up here.” Jay answered. “So you thought Mr. Joe’s cow was a rolling calf?” Jay’s father laughed and laughed and laughed. Then he said, “Let’s catch your rolling calf, tie it to a tree and send a message to Mr. Joe.” When they got on the bus, the only thing Jay could think of was how he had just acted. He had run from something that had not even been there. It was funny; Jay had created his own fear and had run from it. He’d also had his father laughing and he knew that his father would tell his mom all about it when they got home. But that morning had also made Jay stronger. He decided that from then on he would bravely face anything that came towards him before making assumptions.

Pre-School Corner

Hello to you my preschool friends. Today we will look at Shapes. Colour only the circle shapes.

See you next week right here

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)I have many eyes but cannot see. I have no mouth or nose, but always smell. Do not eat my tree or you will be, a very rare FATALITY! 2) The more of them you take, the more you leave behind. What are they? Ans: 1) a potato 2)foot steps

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Venezuela offers assistance to Caribbean countries Trinidad, CMC – Venezuela has pledged to offer assistance to Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries in a number of areas including transportation, Guyana’s President Donald Ramotar said here Saturday. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro held talks with CARICOM leaders during a near hour long visit to Trinidad where the regional leaders were wrapping up their 34th annual

summit. He left the meeting without addressing the media, but President Romator told the Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC) that President Maduro, who came to power following the death of Hugo Chavez in March, made a presentation to the leaders “offering some very concrete areas in which we could cooperate and Venezuela ready to work with CARICOM...

including the vex issue of transport. “He is ready to work and put some resources into transport issues, ready to look into culture, areas of health and other areas generally, but as President Maduro was saying he is ready to work with CARICOM in many of the areas we have interest in”. Ramotar said that the half hour meeting also discussed the Venezuela oil

Montserrat needs to develop it’s assets

Newly designed port area view from sea Gun Hill at right of photo

initiative, PetroCaribe, “not in detailed way because as you know only recently there was a meeting of PetroCaribe in Nicaragua, but he is also willing to work in energy with the region”. President Ramotar said he would describe the talks as “a re-affirmation of the Chavez policy” adding “that he is continuing that strong solidarity trust President Chavez had made in the past”. He said there was a general consensus that Caracas needed to work with the region given its close proximity, adding “I think working together would help us to pool our resources on that regard”. President Ramotar said that the regional leaders

welcomed the support for transportation given that Caracas has its own airline, cheaper fuel and thirdly, they are also thinking about maritime transportation, moving around in the region with ferries and that type of things. “Those are of course things that have not yet been thrashed out, but these are areas I can see where we have great possibility,” he said, adding that security was also another area for cooperation because “the fight against drugs affects all of us and drugs pass through the region, so that is another area we could have good cooperation”. Prior to the start of the CARICOM summit here on Wednesday, regional lead-

ers had been indicating that transportation would be the main focus, but Ramotar said he did not believe that consensus would be reached on the matter. “I think much more work has to be done, I don’t think we would get to it to a conclusion either, but we are going to have to have bilateral and all that to try and narrow some of the difference,” he said, noting that among the differences include subsidies, which he described as “probably the biggest issue in the whole area. “Those things I think we are trying to deal with them outside of the general meeting and probably get back to formalise a decision on that,” Ramotar said.

cont’d. from page 3 cess to recertify ahead of each new cruise season. “The way your taxi drivers represent Montserrat is very important. Your tour menu is also very important. It must be diversified and you have to keep it appealing.”

Both men emphasised that the cruise lines must benefit from the tours and so work needs to be done to ensure that the packages were creative and attractive. “Be innovative, price competitively, give good service, have packages

different than were offered before,” Beaubrun advised. “You have a competitive advantage of unspoilt beauty, safety, your water is good. Offer them your water. Take advantage of the volcano as an opportunity as it will be a big pull for the cruise lines.”

ORGANISATION OF EASTERN CARIBBEAN STATES

Consultancy Services

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Secretariat with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking to procure consultancy services for the

“Procurement of a Consultant to Assess Existing Diversion Programmes and Alternative Sentencing Options within the Member States under the OECS Juvenile Justice Reform Project”

“Procurement of a Consultant to Facilitate a Regional Workshop for the Development of a Regional Framework to Manage the Implementation of Member States National Parenting Programmes”

The Secretariat thus wishes to invite suitable individuals or firms to indicate their interest in providing the required services. Interested applicants are directed to obtain further details from the OECS website www.oecs.org or the following URL address: www.caricom.org ; www. eccaa.aero

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Caribbean must place g r eater focus on intellectual proper ty crime Barbados - Intellectual property crime is not victimless crime. Such crimes pose severe risks to Caribbean consumer health and safety, have serious economic consequences, and fund transnational organised crime. This caution has come from Warren MacInnis, a director of Anti-Counterfeiting Operations with UL

(Underwriters Laboratories), and one of the presenters at the upcoming 34th annual Crime Stoppers International Conference, to be staged in Barbados from September 29 to October 2, 2013. MacInnis admitted that intellectual property crime, in many cases, is a low priority for many governments given the nature of other pri-

orities for law enforcement agencies around the world. However, despite this, MacInnis noted that trade mark counterfeiting and copyright piracy should still be considered serious offenses. “Intellectual property crime impacts everyone, puts the health and safety of consumers at risk, funds organized crime and robs billions

from the global economy. No one is immune from this crime and even small economies should be concerned about how it impacts their tax base or affects the bottom line of profitability for companies which will affect employment,” he said. MacInnis noted that his organization has worked with authorities in Trinidad

and Tobago on counterfeit electrical products, such as seasonal decorative lighting, which can provide risks to consumers and their property. He encouraged Caribbean law enforcement agencies to engage in global partnerships and initiatives to combat intellectual property crime, such as INTERPOL

and the annual International Law Enforcement IP Crime Conference, or receive training from the International IP Crime Investigators College, which offers free courses to law enforcement personnel. MacInnis will be speaking on “The magnitude of IP Crimes globally” when he addresses the Crime.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Thursday July 4, 2013 – The United States Wednesday confirmed it is investigating a visa racket involving an official at its embassy in Guyana. In a brief statement, the State Department said it “is aware of allegations of improprieties relating to a Consular Officer formerly assigned to Georgetown, Guyana”. While it provided no details of the allegations, Washington said the claims against the officer

are being taken seriously. “The Department takes all allegations of misconduct by employees seriously. We are reviewing the matter thoroughly. If the allegations are substantiated, we will work with the relevant authorities to hold anyone involved accountable,” it added. Media reports here said that the un-named Consular Officer had been taken into custody by federal agents several weeks ago and is helping in the investigations. In 2000, a consular officer

was arrested for selling a substantial number of visas for entry into the United States. The officer later pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 21 years imprisonment by a Federal Court in Chicago, Illinois. The sentence was later reduced after he appealed. A Guyanese national was also given a lengthy jail term for his role in the scam. (CMC) Click here to receive free news bulletins via email from Caribbean360. (View sample)

Santo Domingo’s push U S i nve s t i g at i n g G u ya n v i s a r a cke t toward CARICOM gets a boost

Dominican Today Santo Domingo.- Dominican Republic’s push to join the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) got a boost last week when Trinidad Prime Minister and organization Chairman Kamla Persad-Bissessar called for the Spanish-speaking country’s full membership to the regional economic bloc, Caribbean Journal reports. Quoting Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart, the Caribbean outlet reports on the leader’s position, just three days after Dominican Republic president Danilo

Medina attended a meeting of CARICOM nations to mark its 40th anniversary, held in Trinidad & Tobago. “We met with the leader of the Dominican Republic; he addressed our caucus [last week] and re-committed himself and re-committed the Dominican Republic to joining the movement at such time that it would be convenient for all the perceivable imperatives to be satisfied,” Stuart said. “So, that is an agenda item that continues to engage CARICOM Heads, and yes, I agree with the Prime Min-

ister that the larger the bloc becomes, the more powerful the bloc becomes and the more diversified the areas for joint action and for integration,” he said Caribbean Journal reports that Stuart noted CARICOM’s admittance to countries like Suriname and Haiti in recent years. “It was a healthy development when Suriname of Dutch ancestry joined the movement, more heartening still when Haiti, of French ancestry, joined as well, and therefore, we just want the momentum in that area to quicken.”

CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY SECRETARIAT STAFF VACANCIES Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified nationals of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States and Associate Members of the Caribbean Community to fill the following positions: DUTY STATION – BARBADOS (i)

Technical Advisor, Investment and Private Sector, Office of Trade Negotiations (OTN) DUTY STATION – GUYANA

(ii)

Programme Manager, Crime and Security, Human and Social Development

(iii) Project Officer, Donor Resources, Finance Full details of these positions may be obtained by accessing the following web sites-www.caricom.org; www.caribank.org; www.oecs.org; www.crnm.org and www.caribbeanjobsonline.com Applications in English Language with full curriculum vitae details, including nationality, work experience, educational qualifications and/or expertise, language proficiency, coordinates (including email addresses) of three referees (at least two of whom must be familiar with the applicant’s work), and other relevant information, should be addressed to the Executive Director, Human Resource Management, Caribbean Community Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana and sent by email to applnhrm@caricom.org. The deadline for the submission of applications is 26 July 2013.

ORGANISATION OF EASTERN CARIBBEAN STATES Consultancy Services The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Secretariat with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking to procure consultancy services to “Develop Training Material and Deliver Training in conflict Management and Dispute Resoultion”

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30 tons of drugs seized by Interpol in Caribbean, Central America The international police agency Interpol has seized a 30-ton cache of cocaine, heroin and marijuana valued at $822 million (631 million euros). The operation took place in the Caribbean and Central America. The Interpol-led “Operation Lionfish” targeted maritime drug and gun smugglers across two separate regions. It involved some 34 countries and territories, including 20 Caribbean nations. Police arrested 142 people and seized 15 vessels, 42

firearms and approximately $170,000 in cash. The European police agency Europol supported the operation and said coordination units were based at Interpol’s bureau in El Salvador and the command center of the French West Indies Coast Guard on the island of Martinique. Raids took place between May 27 and June 14. “The operation was coordinated in response to growing evidence of the organized crime in the trafficking of drugs and firearms in the Central America and

Caribbean regions due to its strategic location,” Europol said in a press release Tuesday. As well as the Caribbean and Central American countries, Britain, the Netherlands, Spain and the United States participated in the anti-smuggling operation. The World Customs Organization and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police also leant their support. “Disrupting this activity is not only critical for the source and transit countries of these drugs and weapons, but also for the destination countries such as Canada,” Royal Canadian Mounted Police Commissioner Bob Paulson said in a statement from Ottowa. South American cocaine is typically smuggled to Europe in by sea in shipping containers, according to the UN Office on Drugs and Crimes. The drug is often trafficked to North America from Colombia through Central America or Mexico by sea and then land.

Calm area at Little Bay beach cont’d. from page 5 reporters. He explains further: “…a little calm pool. It’s just about 80 feet long and the depth of the water is just about four (4) feet, so persons are confident that if they go into this area they would be relatively safe; and even in times when the water is surging people would be quietly confident that it wouldn’t pull their

children out into the deep areas and endanger their lives.” He noted, “…there are no lifeguards on the beach so we thought that is was important that we put in a

calming pool where young kids and perhaps some adults will find some sort of solace in recreating on the beach without being apprehensive about the fear of being pulled out to sea.”

New toilet facilities at Little Bay Beach

September elections cont’d. from page 1 suspension of the road works project and the closure of the Public Works workshop. He said further to his reiteration of an election date: “Part of it is that every time you get fairly close to election people get a little election jittery and people change and therefore people start all sort of stories of destabilization, people falling out, etc.,” he said. Continuing he said, “…and then you ask the question where did those come from?” noting that as an example he received an email coming

from a so called journalist overseas who is saying, ‘I heard that you fired a minister’.” The Premier took the opportunity to speak of the unity in his government. “, I don’t comment on rumour, ”he repeated. “The government of Montserrat of which I am the leader is a fully functional government, I don’t think people have heard us arguing or fighting or bickering over things. We go to parliament, you hear the governments side being together, things that are happening, you see us driving together, going to lunch with one another,

why would they believe that we would want to break it up, if something is working why is it, do we want to destroy it?” he noted. In conclusion, he said: “The government of Montserrat and the team of persons with whom I work, are all working hard towards delivering for the people of Montserrat what the people of Montserrat need; just progress and development,” adding confidently, “we will be there through election; and we will be going forward as a team. If the people want us they will then re-elect us.”

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T he A1 Road Rehabilitation Pr oject r esumes next week By Bennette Roach On May 3, 2013 the UK Department for International Development (DFID) through local representative Dr. Kato Kimbugwe announced and effected the suspension of the funding of the A1 Road Rehabilitation project (the road from Salem to St. John’s) from April 30, 2013. Since then there have been varying reports of dates for the resumption of the project. DFID had said the suspension came since, “DFID have consistently asked for a detailed program outlining activities and time lines to completion. This has not been forthcoming and the chaotic nature

management.

Date of resumption The resumption dates have so far failed, but today, following a release dated July 5, 2013, issued on the 8th, DFID informed of, “the conditional lifting of the suspension order on the project and a time extension (4 months to 31st October 2013) to facilitate the completion of the emergency works and fulfill existing contractual obligations.” The report today quoted the Public Works Department, that actual work is expected to resume on the road from Runway Ghaut. Among conditions for lifting the suspension is for information be provided to the public on the traffic. The report stated further that as a result when the work begins, the traffic would be diverted through Mango drive on the Woodlands beach road,

of the implementation does not give us confidence that the project is delivering as planned.”

Plaguing issues They claimed then also, “…poor project management and implementation.” A number of other problems were raised to support, such as: planning and scheduling of works; public communication; contract management; the lack of an environmental management plan; road maintenance; and procurement of goods and services. All of these are main issues impacting several other current projects, such as communication, procurement and environmental

while they promise further updates. The road from there to the Woodlands Beach Road is in an almost unnavigable state and has been since the suspension, getting worse by the hour, to the horror of motorists. At the time of the suspension, DFID had stated, “DFID are aware of the challenges that the project has faced with regard to the material supply,” but has since insisted, “with better planning these problems could have been foreseen and the implementation programme adjusted accordingly. Public Works Department officials said they were working to comply with the requests from DFID and said they were immediately working at putting a plan together for a quick resumption of the project, which Dr. Kimbugwe in a

press conference this week said, while admitting that the initial budget for the project, “may not have been adequate.” AS a result, I challenged Kimbugwe since the Hon. Minister in the Legislative Assembly challenged the fairness of the suspension since DFID had been kept abreast of the problems that they acknowledged, suggesting that in addition the project was in trouble from the outset because of the inadequacy of the funding. Kimbugwe discounted the argument and emphasized that the issue was the implementation and management that failed the project. At the press conference the DFID rep cited work at on the Brades road from Cudjoe Head where work had been undone because of rains, “materials being washed away due to rainfall because the road had not

been properly covered or replaced in due course...” He was adamant that the problem was not the short budget but the management and implementation.

Conditions The release stated that the suspension lift comes

MGPC state their interest

with six conditions, which include in shortened form: Improved management and oversight at all levels from the MCW and MFEM… Implementation of a comprehensive communication plan… Developing a contingency plan to deal with potential hurricanes and tropical storms and provides clear instructions on how the road will be made safe and passable during a storm or hurricane… No sections of the road should be opened up if the ducting, road base, and asphalting materials are not available to complete the works... GoM to submit a fully costed proposal with an implementation plan must be submitted to DFID by end August 2013 for additional funding to be considered… GoM must develop a robust maintenance plan for

the island’s road network.” Meanwhile Minister of Communications and Works Charles Kirnon continues to express his lack of understanding for what he refers to as a hullabaloo. Instead he simply wants to see the works completed. When asked to comment on the lift of the suspension, he responded. “What I would like to see is the road project as was envisaged…completed. It was almost completed given what we had left to do, and I expect that, that will be finished, but is not all news that seems to be good,’ he said. Speaking for the Ministry, he said: “We have run that project for quite a while until it was almost completed, its only the piece at number 7, the duct works, and the side walk from Brades School to Government Headquarters left to be done…I myself am trying to grab a little understanding really what all the hullabaloo is about.”