The Montserrat Reporter- March 15 2013

Friday, March 15, 2013

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Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment.

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- John 7:24 (NRSV)

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Cardinal Bergoglio is Pope Francis cont’d. from page 1 The election of a new Pope was signaled by white smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday evening.

About an hour later, the name of the new Pope was read out.

He began his address to the crowds by offering a prayer for his predecessor.

In a light-hearted moment, he said his fellow cardinals had gone to the "ends of the Earth" to find a bishop of Rome.

He went on to ask the crowd to "pray to God so that he can bless me", before calling on the world to set off on a path of love and fraternity.

"HabemusPapamFranciscum," was the first tweet by the papal account @pontifex since Benedict stood down last month.

The election was met with thunderous applause at the cathedral in Buenos Aires,

Pope Francis' home city.

— The cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church broke Europe’s millennium-long stranglehold on the papacy and astonished the Catholic world Wednesday, electing Jesuit Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina as the 266th pope.

“The duty of the conclave was to appoint a bishop of Rome,” said Bergoglio, 76, who took the name Francis, the first pope in history to do so. “And it seems to me that my brother cardinals went to fetch him at the end of the world. But here I am.”

Bergogliowas believed to have been the runner-up in the 2005 conclave, which yielded Francis’s predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI. Last month, Benedict became the first pope in nearly 600 years to resign.

Shortly after his election, Francis called Benedict, now known as pope emeritus, with whom he will meet in the

coming days.

Francis, who will be officially installed in a Mass on Tuesday, is a pope of firsts.

He chose a name never before used in the church’s 2,000 -year history, signaling to Vatican analysts that he wants a new beginning for the faith.

“It’s a genius move,” Marco Politi, a papal biographer and veteran Vatican watcher, said of the choice of Bergoglio. “It’s a non-Italian, non-European, not a man of the Roman government.

It’s an opening to the Third World, a moderate. By taking the name Francis, it means a completely new beginning.”

“It’s highly significant for what Francis means,” said Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi, referring to Saint Francis of Assisi, who was known for his total vow of poverty. “It means that he is here to serve.”

Lombardi added that after weeks of focus on a Vati-

can scandal over the leaking of papal letters, and on talk about who exercises power and authority in the church, the selection of the humble Jesuit, who used to take the bus and cook for himself, amounted to a “refusal of power” and “was absolutely radical.”

For manyBergoglio’s hemisphere of origin, home to the largest percentage of

Catholics in the world, that was potentially the most important “first” for the future of the church.

“We know how longedfor this was by the Catholics in Latin America,” said Lombardi. “This is a great response to this anticipation.”

That reaction was palpable in St. Peter’s Square as Bergoglio, after being

introduced with an announcement of “habemuspapam” (we have a pope), walked through crimson curtains and onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to address the crowed, which greeted him with cheers of “Viva il papa!”

Clad in white and surrounded by scarlet-clad cardinals, he looked over a stately book and blessed the faithful below him. Then, in a gesture that many interpreted as a greater embrace of dialogue, he asked the crowd to “pray for me, and we’ll see each other soon.” Finally, with avuncular simplicity, he bid and to the leaders of the the crowd, “Good night, and have a good rest.”

Caribbean,” Hague said.

Hague went on to revided emergency funding mind Ewing that the preto enable public workers to vious government run by be paid. In 2010 we providhis Progressive National ed a guarantee that enabled Party (PNP) “left behind a the TCI government to chaotic situation including borrow up to $260 million -- through incompetence, at an affordable interest abuse of power and corruprate in order to enable the tion -- rapidly deteriorating government to maintain public finances.” essential services while “As a result, TCI was, bringing public finances in effect, bankrupt. In 2009 back under control,” he the UK government pro- cont’d. on page 5

Britain slams Turks and Caicos Premier’s Caricom speech

By Caribbean News Now contributor LONDON, England -- In a strongly worded letter on Tuesday, Britain’s Foreign Secretary William Hague described Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) Premier Dr Rufus Ewing’s speech last month to Caribbean Community (CARICOM) heads of government as a substantial misrepresentation to the

people of the TCI and to the leaders of the Caribbean.

“I have seen the speech you gave to CARICOM heads of government on 18 February about the relationship between the Turks and Caicos Islands and the United Kingdom. I regret to say you substantially misrepresent both the past and the present situation to both the people of the TCI

Dr. Rufus Ewing, Premier of Turks and Caicos

VACANCY NOTICE DIRECTOR OF TOURISM (MONTSERRAT TOURIST BOARD) Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Director of Tourism, Montserrat Tourist Board.

The main aim of the job is to achieve significant growth in tourism numbers and tourism spending in Montserrat. The selected applicant will be expected to maintain strategic leadership in the Montserrat tourism industry.

The suitable candidate will have • A degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management. A post graduate qualification in Tourism and/or Hospitality Management and membership in a relevant international organization would be assets.

• Minimum of five to seven years of active participation in a leadership and/or management role in the tourism industry.

Appointment will be made on a contractual basis for an initial period of two (2) years.

Full details of the position may be obtained by accessing the Montserrat Tourist Board’s web site at www.visitmontserrat.com or www.jobs.gov.ms.

Telephone contacts: 664 491 2230 or 664 491 8730.

All applications must be submitted on or before Monday 25 March 2013.

TERRITORY OF MONTSERRAT HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE A.D. 2013 LEGAL NOTICE In the Estate of PRISCILLA IRENE RYAN, 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 f Justice for Letters of Administration to the Estate of PRISCILLA IRENE RYAN late of Judy Piece, Montserrat, who died on the 04th. February 2013 should be granted to ASRIEL RYAN lawful husband 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 26th day of February, 2013 Hogarth Sergeant Solicitor for the Applicant

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La u n ch o f t h e Ru de Boy z St r i n g Ba n d - ‘ Revival Album Following is a release by the Montserrat Tourist Board- Culture Division in collaboration with the Rude Boyz String Band announcing the release of their first Album ‘Revival’, launched officially on Thursday, 14th March 2013, 8:30 PM at Gary Moore Wide Awake Bar in Salem, as part of Rhythm Night on the St. Patrick’s Festival Calendar.

The release last weekend, said therewill be guest appearances from De Beer and others.

This collaboration is two-fold aimed at raising the profile of our rich musical heritageand fundraisinginitiative for our Christmas Festival 2013.

On offer will be the RudeBoyz 10 track album including classic tunes such as Beloved

Montserrat, alongside popular folks songs like ‘Fine Twine’ and Salem Gal’ The Rude Boyz String Band was started around 1997 and today is one of the islands most popular string bands. The band is captained by Joseph ‘Primo’ Silcott on Ukulele, and second man Alston Cabey on Tumba. Other members include: Jester ‘Iceman’

Delta former employees plead guilty and await sentencing in the High Court Following the arrests in November, 2011of two former Delta Petroleum Limited, female employees who were charged with theft totaling together over ECC$239,000, the case appeared before High Court last week.

At the time of arrest, Royer faced 69 counts of

theft totaling $150,605.55, while Hussey was charged with 42 counts of theft totaling $88,692.99. They werejointly charged with forgery, uttering forged documents, obtaining property by deception and conspiracy to defraud Delta Petroleum Ltd. Misses Yolanda Roy-

er and Daunelle Hussey appeared eventually appeared in High Court and both pleaded guilty to theft. Royer also pleaded guilty to money laundering.

Hussey pleaded not guilty to that particular last charge but according to reports, the prosecution will not offer evidence on the matter.On the other charges facing Royer and Hussey the prosecution has offered no evidence.

Thesewere two counts of uttering a forged document and two counts of forgery of certain document with intent to defraud. Royer and Hussey were remanded in custody until this Thursday for sentencing.

The presiding charge with Thomas W. R. Astovan ordered social enquiries to be done for both Royer and Hussey.

TERRITORY OF MONTSERRAT HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE A.D. 2013 LEGAL NOTICE In the Estate of CATHERINE LOUISA CHRISTIANNA RYAN, 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 f Justice for Letters of Administration to the Estate of CATHERINE LOUISA CHRISTIANNA RYAN late of Enfield England who died on the 30th. April 2011 should be granted to JOSEPHINE ANN RYAN daughter of the deceased.

ALL persons claiming to be beneficially interested therein are requested forthwith to send particulars thereof to the undersigned.

Weekes on Guitar & Vocals , Winspere ‘ Punch’ Thomas on Mouth Organ & Vocals, Johnathon ‘Taman’ Thomas on Triangle, Norris ‘Nall’ Duberry on Gradge , James Nathaniel Allen on Guitar and Reuben Lee aka George Gerald on the Boom Pipe.

All are invited to attend what will be a media launch and party to remember. Everyone is encouraged to come out and support this venture and by so doing contribute to the revival of our indigenous music.

In publicizing this album there will be a series of promotional videos this year including the making of the Album, where you can get to know the band members and the instrument’s they play.

What sets The Montserrat String Bands apart is that most of the instruments are locally made, from local materials, for instance, the boom pipe is made from 1 ½” metal pipe, the triangle 3/8’s steel rod and the Gradge has been made by local tin smith’s. Local craftsman still involved in the art of making these instruments include,

Papa Samuel and the Semper Family from Davy Hill.

These instruments work together in pure harmony will the mouth organ bringing out the basic melody, rythmn on the ukulele, a triangle with it’sringing, tingling sound , a gradge with it’sshakshak shake, and the boom pipe which emits a sound echoing that of a stereo set with the bass turned up to high volume, giving depth and body to the harmony of the band.All this amidst the heartbeat of the African Tumba drum. The music of The Rude Boyz String Band truly brings alive the native spirit of our island and ancestors.

Until the 1960-70s almost every village in Montserrat had its own string band and despite the drum machines, synthesizers, digitalization, internet downloads and ubiquitous DJ, the island can still boast active groups. It is a credit to person’s like Joseph Silcott, Martin &Budkinthat the Island can boost active groups like the Rude Boyz and The Oriole String Bands.

Traditionally string bands played for no more than the joy of the music, a plate of food and a drink. A new generation of heritage-conscious Montserratians active in the Culture Division are now sensitizing islanders and visitors of the importance of ensuring respect and hopefully remuneration for these folk heroes. The overall aim being to preserve and develop one of the region’s most distinctive and delightful hybrid musical forms.

We are also taking the music viral with a website http://www. rudeboyzstringband.com, going live during the St. Patrick’s Festival 2013. Social media networks including TUMBLR, FACEBOOK, PINTEREST and YOUTUBE are also being worked on.

The CD will also be available for sale online, and at a number of stores on island, including Karishma’s, Arrows Manshop, Johnny Mecca Fashions, Last Chance Souvenir Shop, The Montserrat Tourist Board, and Little Bay Public Market Retail Complex.

String Band ‘Revival’ – Bringing back we Culture

ISLAND OF MONTSERRAT A.D.2013 [PROBATE DIVISION] LEGAL NOTICE In the Estate of GERARD MAJELLA JOSEPH CASSELL, 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 GERARD MAJELLA JOSEPH CASSELL deceased, late of Barzeys, Montserrat who died on the 27th day of January 2013 be issued to UNA T. CASSELL of Barzeys, Montserrat, the wife and personal representative of the said 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 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.

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 this 17th day of February, 2013

Dated the 26th day of January 2013

Hogarth Sergeant Solicitor for the Applicant

Marcelle E.M. Watts Attorney at law for the Applicant

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Letters/Opinion

EDITORIAL Know the reasons we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, and the origin of our corruption

Last week’s Editorial headline, “Failure to get the Integrity Act in motion is an act of corruption”, drew reaction from some persons willing to express their thoughts about it, if only in a limited way. Generally, they felt the article was directed entirely at the politicians.

The hope was that although it was built around the Haitian Prime Minister, Laurent Lamothe addressing his intentions to ‘All Ministers, Secretaries of State and other State fund managers to declare their personal assets to relevant authorities to prevent illicit enrichment’. That really was the only part that had to do with the failure of Montserrat’s government failing to show serious intent to avoid some form of corruption by enforcing the Integrity Act and bring into action.

Right after that was this sentence, “The people’s money should be invested in projects benefiting the population. It should not end up in the pockets of any government officials or other functionaries managing public funds.” That does refer to a long list of persons even in our small numbers.

Near the end we suggested that corruption requires the participation of many. No one person is corrupt although one can sow the seeds because of human weaknesses so many just follow unwittingly most times.

So what to do about it? As mentioned, wherever it exists, it is bound to thwart progress and development. The best person will never be hired, elected or appointed for the job. This is especially so in the public sector, because those responsible to put into place conditions that challenge corruption are already corrupt, changes are more difficult to enforce.

Look at how South Africa tackled corruption. Taken from an article of a year ago. “South African civil society initiative Corruption Watch. received more than 500 complaints from the public in the first month of its existence, with municipalities, traffic cops and the health sector the most frequently complained about.”

The government made laws that also include banning all public servants from doing business with the government, Public Service and Administration Minister announced…”

Headlines read: SA govt to fast-track corruption cases; SA govt to fast-track corruption cases.

In Montserrat almost all sectors are steeped in corruption in one form or another. That makes it all the more difficult. See the difficulty finding people to serve on some Commissions! Can it be consciences are awaking? Or a small few get their voices heard, and the wrong people are being asked.

As we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with week-long activities, one of the benefits is said to be to bring revenue to the country. However, while the success of Festival 50 is touted, it is doubtful the size of the success.

St. Patrick’s week of festivities were completely overlooked and a country that suffers terribly when it comes to promotion forgot about it.

Why the celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day? It is gradually losing its origin – the feast of St. Patrick; and we hear less and less of: “the Irish people exiled by Cromwell, and African slaves who arrived on Montserrat ... the failed slave uprising on March 17, 1768,” which led to the celebrations of St Patrick’s Day. The history of what went on then, does not make good reading, but should be taught and discussed so we can all learn the root of these sufferings. Learn who were behind it all and today they are at the head of it all. Even when it appears that they take action to repair the damage, those actions are just as corrupted.

When the celebrations take place, note who and what St. Patrick stood for, and that Montserrat was colonised by the British and Irish in 1632. France later held it briefly, but from 1783 it remained British. Its colonial economy was based on cotton and sugar plantations that used African slave labour, and the story goes on.

We would like “to be like the South Africans. Let us hear its said: “We want to ensure that the public is conscious about what has happened… sometimes when people talk about corruption if you can attach a number to actual persons, you will understand that this fight against corruption, we do it in a very meaningful way.”

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Comment: “Geothermal drilling not yet underway after a failed This is not the great news many were hoping for....but it is at least positive news that the process has begun. Do any of you have a best guess as to when electricity will flow?.... and....will Foxes Bay, Richmond Hill, and surrounding areas be serviced?

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Feedback: “Geothermal drilling not yet underway”

Capt. John clarifies Feedback – Geothermal drilling not yet underway Winston Pond…Whether the government is good or bad, the government will be the only owner of the geothermal power because government are to do for the people, what the people cannot do for themselves The benefit from Montserrat resources is for all Montserratians.

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Capt. John clarifies E-mail :safe500@hotmail.com Please read below (Clarified from the above numbers) 77. The total cost to DFID in 2012/13 is up to £8.5m. This is comprised of: Area of support Funding source Cost $US or Cost GBP Technical Cooperation (Geothermal Unit and ad-

visory support to GoM and DFID) + 10% contingency Programme 556,600 US or 350,880 GBP Project Preparation Works + 15% contingency Capital 1,477,750 US or 931,560 GBP Exploratory Drilling + 10% contingency Capital 11,373,120 US or 7,168,000 GBP Totals = 8,450,440 GBP Capt. John

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Brilliant article! And very true..You've blatantly expressed most people's subconscious worries. I'm hoping and praying those in control rethink the plans. I've visited Montserrat as a tourist

islands. Montserrat has so much to offer as it stands so why not build on those unique selling points rather than being lazy and copying what others have done?And as you point out, can

to put their people first and use resources from inside to enhance Montserrat's character. If you've got something unique then people (tourists & money) will follow!

Our Scripture Verse Today Always Home

Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment. John 7:24 (NRSV) One spring day I heard the distinct rat-a-tat of what had to be a woodpecker. I thought the bird I saw was drilling in a light pole for insects to eat. But as I watched, I discovered that the busy bird was pecking on the plastic globe of a streetlight. What a dumb bird! I thought. There would be no bugs to gain where it was pecking.

But as I watched what seemed like a futile effort, it occurred to me that I do not know much about such birds. I might not fully understand the behavior I was seeing. The next day I researched woodpeckers on

the Internet. I found that what I saw was probably a downy woodpecker whose drumming wasn’t for food but was actually a mating call and an announcement about the bird’s territory. The bird wasn’t dumb after all. I was ignorant. Then I remembered the words of Jesus: “Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment” (John 7:24). My experience with that bird reminded me that when I strive to learn about an issue before I jump to conclusions that might not be correct, God will help me to make right judgments.

Prayer: Gracious God, send your Spirit to remind us not to judge. We pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

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Land in the South! Now What?

By Man from Baker Hill

yes suppose that Montserratians with guns unexpectedly come upon drug dealers trading their cargo!

This is not a laughing matter. Anything can happen when people with guns meet other people with guns. But I shall leave it there for the time being.

But in the mean time I will reflect on an article I recently saw in The Montserrat Reporter that was written sometime in 1996. That article was captioned ‘Land in the north, What Now’. The writer seemed to be begging the authorities to seriously consider educating Montserratians on matters of zoning and acquisition of lands.

Now this is a laughing matter, because 17 years have passed and Montserratians are still struggling with land acquisition, land for public and private cemeteries and squatters rights. Still, you might ask, so what is the connection between lands in the south and lands in the north? And I shall say this. Montserrat needs commitment from its political leaders to take prompt actions that will yield social and economic benefits. We must not wait another 17 years to stamp out the use of the south for the drug

trafficking or other illegal or uneconomic activity.

Lands in the south, now what! Well, now that the volcano has reshaped the lands in the south, that area must also be subject to zoning. It must be allocated to what it is most economically suitable.

The allocation must not be left to drug traders.

Neither should the lands in the south be allocated for the illegal shipment of our goats and cattle to other islands.

It is no secret that the southern lands have been reconfigured into magnificent feeding grounds for grass feeding animals…. Therefore we must develop a meat industry around our lands in the south. We must move beyond the wanton slaughter of animals or the unregulated herding of our pigs, goats, sheep and cattle. We could consider a halfway abattoir in Cork Hill that will make it easier for animal herders to trade their catch. In this way we can have more authorized presence in the so called unsafe areas and possibly slow down or even prevent the use of the lands in the south for transhipment of drugs. Come on, let’s give it a try!

Oh yes, lands in the south, now what!

$34,669.”

She said further that they now have a hardback copy of the" History of the Abbey Road Studios",“which we are planning will be available in the library as a reference book.”

She also revealedplans are, following negotiations with the National Trust, to

place the book donated by Sir George Martin in the National Museum.

Mrs. Davis further reports meetings have been held to understand, regarding the AED project, the exact nature and responsibilities of some positions and how the Patron Community Project can support them.

An Action Plan was

generated that would include three goals: 1. An ‘Everyday Red Cross Training’ to be held April 8 from 1:00 – 4:00pm at Government House. The focus of Everyday Training would include basic first aid and CPR. 2. An endorsement of the AED Pilot Scheme for Lookout and Salem, to

commence upon receipt of two AED and trainer AEDs. 3. Extend this Red Cross Everyday Training to local organizations like the MPOA (Montserrat Property Owners Association), the Montserrat Yacht Club and the Montserrat Animal Protection Society and other interested parties.

ity for good governance in its Overseas Territories and continued. referred to the 2008-2009 Hague said that Britain Commission of Inquiry in accepted broad responsibil- the TCI, which concluded

that there was a high probability of systemic corruption among ministers, members of the legislature and public officials in the

then TCI government.

The inquiry documented detailed information on corruption, dishonesty and abuse of public office by former premier Michael Misick and other ministers in the previous PNP government and recommended criminal investigation. As a result, Britain suspended parts of the TCI constitution providing for ministerial government and the House of Assembly.

Subsequent investigations have led to 12 former ministers and others being charged and the attorney general is seeking Misick's extradition from Brazil to the TCI. “Misick is resisting return to TCI and seeking political asylum,” Hague said.

He also pointed out

Last month, a news report on ZJB radio announced that the authorities found cocaine worth more than $5 million in the south of Montserrat.

Probably I will never hear anything further on the matter; …, probably. So speculation must be in order.

Is Montserrat a transhipment point for illegal drugs? And if so, should it surprise? After all, year after year, ZJB radio broadcast to the world that the lands in the south of Montserrat are unsafe for normal business and out of bounds for Montserratians. Did we invite the drug dealers to the south of Montserrat by our proclamation? Whether that is so or not, we have serious trouble brewing on our hands; because our proclamations have manifested into criminal attraction.

Yes, lands in the south, now what?

We must be aware that many Montserratians enter into those areas to hunt and kill the wild goats and pigs; and some persons are even allowed to carry guns to shoot those animals. Just suppose,

Montser rat Red Cross Patron Community Project Red Cross Patron in Montserrat Mrs.Sujue Davis has reported on the activities emanating from the AED Project which she initiated earlier this year.

She reports that following some,“further contributions, the total amount of money we have raised from the events on 24 November and 12 January is

Mrs.Sujue Davis

Britain slams Turks and Caicos cont’d. from page 2

JOB VACANCY The Montserrat Development Corporation is seeking the services of a suitably qualified individual to fill the position of Accountant.

The applicant should: • possess a BSC in Accounting or in a similar field and at least five (5) years working experience.

• Be computer literate.

• Be proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office computer programmes.

• Possess a sound knowledge of QuickBooks.

• Have an extensive knowledge and experience of accounting and finance.

• Be highly organised with a keen eye for detail.

• Possess strong analytic and problem solving skills.

• Have excellent communication and organisational skills.

• Be able to work as part of a team.

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

For full details of the post, kindly contact the Montserrat Development Corporation at the New Market Building, R W Griffith Drive, Little Bay or at info@mdc.ms .

Interested persons should apply to reach the Executive Chairman no later than March 20, 2013.

Britain’s Foreign Secretary William Hague that a prominent international law firm was appointed to recover misappropriated assets and has so far recovered $16.6 million, with a further $2.6 million ordered to be paid, as well as nearly 2,500 acres of Crown land recovered; all to benefit the people of the TCI.

The British Interim Administration implemented a broad programme of reform to deal with this situation and to help prevent it being repeated. It established a robust framework for good government and sound public financial management and integrity and accountability in public life.

“These steps should help minimise the chances of a few corrupt people exploiting the assets of TCI for their own benefit, instead of these assets being available for the good of all the community. We will allow neither this framework to be rolled back nor the delivery of good and honest government to be undermined,” Hague said.

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Montserrat Secondary School hosts Commonwealth Day festivities

GIU – The students annual celebrations for w i t h t h e t h e m e “ O p - was much better than Students at the Montserrat Secondary School at the Montserrat Sec- Commonwealth Day. portunity Through En- the one he went to as perform at the Commonwealth Day celebrations ondary School on MonT h e h i g h l i g h t o f t e r p r i s e , ” w h e r e t h e a student and he added on Monday March 11, 2013. day presented their

this was in keeping Student Leadership Te a m l a u n c h e d t h e i r new business initiative called MSS DigPro. MSS DigiPro is a student managed media house that aims to celebrate and market local businesses through the use of ICT and Social Media.

O n M o n d a y, t h e group showcased the new television promo for the Bank of Montserrat and MS Osborne, their first clients. Representatives of both companies were on hand to receive copies of the new TV ads and the accepted thanks for choosing to support the new venture.

Honourable Minister of Education Colin Riley said in his greetings that he is always excited to come to the school and see the new developments. He noted that today’s MSS

that the future for the school and the students leaving the school was very bright.

He commended the students behind MSS DigiPro and said he was going to be throwing some business their way.

Throughout the morning celebration, the MSS choir and students from the Form two music class performed under the direction of teacher Rebecca Chalmers. The four students vying for president of the Student Council also gave short speeches to encourage their classmates to vote.

Following the ceremony, visitors were able to view the many IT presentations developed by students to highlight activities at the school since the school year began.

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Women on Montserrat observe International Women’s Day 2013 Women on Montserrat observe International Women’s Day, 2013 International Women’s Day (Friday, March 8, 2013, was not lost this year in Montserrat as several events took place marking its observation. The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) local branch joined its other branches globally in celebrating women all over the world,observing International Women’s day, as they have for several years.

This year RBC hosted a one hour round table event for women. The event explored the topic: “Women in Business, are we seen as equals”.Personal Financial Services Record accounts officer at the Royal Bank local branch Carol White facilitated the discussion which was held at its conference room in Brades.

The women there over one hour, discussed a wide range of issues relating to women, suggesting that women in Montserrat though not quite “there yet”, do enjoy a certain front position in many aspects of life in Montserrat.

Miss White gave her perspective on the discussion to TMR. She said the round table discussion was in observance of International Women’s Day and Royal Bank of Canada one of its core values is diversity and we are committed to respecting people and encouraging people whether they be male, female, in

RBC International Women’s Day round table discussion

respect of religion, creed, sexual orientation and age.

“Every year we celebrate IWD day,” she said, concluding, “Well, there needs to be more discussion on women in business, and we need to take it out to the wider community, in youth

groups, church organization and so on,” expressing the general outcome of the discussions.

Meanwhile, to observe International Women’s Day the Ministry of Health and Social Services organised a movie and discussion for women on island

Friday evening at the Montserrat Cultural Centre. The theme for the event was “Women Gaining Momentum”. Over 50 women turned out to watch the Tyler Perry Movie “For Colored Girls” According to ZJB radio, Mrs. Teresina Fergus from Social

RBC International Women’s Day round table discussion

Services says this movie was selected as it highlights a lot of issues which have a profound impact on women such as domestic violence, child protection, and HIV, as well as issues related to trust.

Following the movie there

was a spirited discussion around the issues which were underlined in the movie.

Dr. Clarice Barnes also speaking to ZJB radio on the observance said: “We are looking at issues of equality. Equality should not be seen just in terms of women’s equality because women’s equality cannot happen unless there is an equality to do with racial equality and you know social and economic equality. We can’t look at equality for women unless we are looking at equality for youth. We are looking at forms of discrimination being rolled away and until we do that then we can’t expect that equality of women will happen.”

She shares her ultimate wish. “I would say my ultimate wish for women and girls in Montserrat is for us all to reach to the point where we have true knowledge of who we are individually, who we are as a nation and that we can contribute to our personal and community and national development in a manner which suggest that we understand that we should at all times be fighting, not for ourselves individually but for social justice and for the ending of all oppression that violates any attempt that we are making at developing as a just society,” she said.

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Kids time - In your own korner Hello everyone – It is kid’s time with Auntie Lyka “In Your Own Korner”. Happy St. Patrick’s Day. This is the time for school sports. Do your best and represent your house. If you set a goal for yourself and are able to achieve it, you have won your race. Your goal can be to come in first, to improve your performance, or just finish the race it’s up to you. stuck under a rock. Mr. Coconut rolled away the Once upon a time there was a large coconut The Adventures of Mr. Coconut rock and set the crab free. The crab thanked Mr. tree which grew high on top of a hill in the rainCoconut and they became friends. forest. There on that tree was a bunch of the by Akeile Benjamin, 10 years old When Mr. Coconut reached the sea, he juiciest coconuts you ever saw. On a very hot started to sing his song: “Mr. Coconut, look out, day in the middle of the summer, the coconuts here he comes! Mr. Coconut, look out, here he started falling. comes!” He went home and told all the other Among the bunch of coconuts that fell, there coconuts about his great adventure. was one special nut, who felt he was meant for When night came he went back up into his greatness. The day he fell from the tree he set tree and there he lived happily ever after. out on a mission to find his destiny. He rolled down the hill and met many creatures, like a frog named Hermey.

About the author...

Hermey asked, “Hey, what’s your name?”

Akeile Benjamin placed second in the 12 and He said, “My name is Mr. Coconut.” younger age category of the 2012 Wadadli Pen They both became friends. writing competition in Antigua. She is is a fifth Mr. Coconut then met a bird named Twitch. grade student at the Wesleyan Junior Academy.

She was looking for some worms for her babies.

When Mr. Coconut rolled in a dirt patch some worms appeared. Twitch picked them up with About the illustrator... her sharp beak and put them in her nest. She Joshua Wong is sixteen years old and lives in thanked Mr. Coconut and they became friends Sangre Grande, Trinidad. He enjoys drawing, as as well. well as playing the guitar and keyboard. Joshua As Mr. Coconut continued his journey he is a student at Northeastern College. soon reached the sea. He heard someone crying, “Help! Help!”

Mr. Coconut looked around and found a crab Mr. Coconut by Joshua Wong, age 16

Pre-School Corner

Crossword Puzzle

Hello to you my preschool friends. This week we will look at COLOURING ALPHBET PICTURES. I hope you enjoy Letter X

NEW TWISTS ON OLD PROVERBS! 1. As you shall make your bed so shall you ... mess it up.

2. Better to be safe than ... punch a 5th grader.

3. Strike while the ... bug is close.

4. A rolling stone ... plays the guitar.

5. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a ... blister.

Answers.

1. As you shall make your bed so shall you lie on it.

2 Better to be safe than sorry 3. Strike while the iron is hot.

4. A rolling stone gathers no moss.

5. A journey of a thousand miles begin with a step.

See you next week right here

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

DRAW A FISH MAZE

Friday, March 15, 2013

Summary Report of Proceedings of the Legislative Assembly held on 5th March, 2013.

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The following papers were laid on the table;-

(a) Financial Secretary (i)

Draft Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure 2013 - 2016;

(ii)

BNTF (Cycle 5) Accounts for the Financial Periods ended April 2011 – March 2012, January, 2010 – March 2011, January 2009 – December 2009;

(iii)

Schedule of Virements #1-4 of April – March 2012/2013;

(iv)

S R & O No. 77 of 2012

Customs Duties and Consumption Tax (Motor Vehicle) (Exemption) Order 2012;

(v)

S R & O No. 80 of 2012

Customs Duties and Consumption (Kenneth Greenaway) (Exemption) Order 2012;

(vi)

S R & O No. 1 of 2013

Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment of Fees) Order 2013;

(vii)

S R & O No. 2 of 2013

Marriage (Fees) Order 2013;

(viii)

S R & O No. 3 of 2013

Bills of Sale (Payment of Fees) Order 2013;

(ix)

S R & O No. 4 of 2013

Stamp (Amendment of Fees) Order 2013;

(x)

S R & O No. 5 of 2013

Telecommunication Service (Tax) Order 2013;

(xi)

S R & O No. 6 of 2013

Magistrate’s Court Order 2013;

(xii)

S R & O No. 7 of 2013

Liquor Licence (Fees) Order 2013;

(xiii)

S R & O No. 8 of 2013

High Court (Adoption Proceedings) (Fees) Order 2013;

(xiv)

S R & O No. 9 of 2013

High Court (Civil Proceedings) (Fees) Order 2013;

(xv)

S R & O No. 10 of 2013

High Court (Probate Proceedings) (Fees) Order2013;

(xvi)

S R & O No. 13 of 2013

Animals (Trespass and Pound) Regulations 2013;

(xvii)

S R & O No. 14 of 2013

Cadavers (Importation) (Fees) Regulations 2013;

(xviii)

S R & O No. 15 of 2013

Universities and Colleges (Student Permits) (Amendment) Regulations 2013;

(xix)

S R & O No. 16 of 2013

Immigration (Permanent Residence Permit) (Fees) Regulations 2013;

(xx)

S R & O No. 17 of 2013

Immigration (Amendment) Regulations 2013.

(i)

S R & O No. 76 of 2012

Magistrate’s Court (Appointment of Place for Sitting) Order 2012;

(ii)

S R & O No. 78 of 2012

Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2012;

(iii)

S R & O No. 79 of 2012

Tax Information Exchange Agreement (Federal Republic of Germany) Order 2012;

(iv)

2.

S R & O No. 11 of 2013

‘Immigration (Amendment) Bill 2013’ First Reading 5 March 2013 th

The Bill seeks to amend section 3 of the Immigration Act (Cap 13.01) by empowering the Deputy Governor to appoint a Chief Immigration Officer and other immigration officers. ii.

development, manageC a r i b b e a n N e w s - Dominica. ment and conservaT h e C R F M / J I C A Now ROSEAU, Dominica -- The Fish Aggregating Device (FAD) is a relatively new technology in the region which allows fishers to capture more fish with less effort, but in order to reduce the risk of overfishing, sound monitoring and management measures must be put in place.

This is why the Secretariat of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have collaborated to organize the CRFM/JICA FAD Fishery Management Workshop for OECS Countries, due to be held on Wednesday in

‘Revised Treaty of Basseterre Establishing the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Economic Union Bill 2013’ First Reading 5th March 2013 The Bill seeks to give the force of law to the Revised Treaty of Basseterre establishing the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Economic Union and the Protocol of the Eastern Caribbean Economic Union in Montserrat, and for related matters.

W o r k s h o p o n FA D Fishery Management will build on work completed under the FAD pilot component of the CARICOM/CRFM/JICA Project: Study on Formulation of a Master Plan on the Sustainable Use of Fisheries Resources for Coastal Community Development in the Caribbean, which commenced in 2009 and was completed in 2012.

The CRFM/JICA FAD fishery management workshop will review and share research results and best practices in the construction, use and management of FADs as tools for sustainable

tion of large pelagic resources in the region.

Officers in charge of FAD fisheries management in the six of the OECS countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, and St Vincent and the Grenadines; officers of regional and international organizations/institutions involved in FAD fisheries management activities; and Okinawa Environment Club representatives of Japan are expected to participate in the upcoming meeting.

The full reports are available at www.caricom-fisheries.com

Joke: Smartest Person 5 people were on a plane, the pilot, a lawyer, a doctor, a priest and a boy. The pilot came out of the cockpit and said that he has bad news. "We are going to crash and I only have 4 parachutes." The pilot grabs one and says "I got us this far, I deserve to go" so he jumped. The doctor grabbed one and said "I save a million lives, this world needs me" and he jumped, the lawyer grabbed one and said "I am the smartest person in this world, the world needs my brains." the priest turns to the boy and says "I have had a long life. You can take the last parachute." the boy replies, "no we can both go!

The smartest person in the world took my backpack."

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The Second and Third Readings of the following Bill took place: Micro and Small Business Act 2013 First Reading 22nd January 2013 Second Reading 5th March 2013 Third Reading 5th March 2013 The Bill was passed with minor amendments as follows: In clause 3 2(a) replace the number (ii) besides customs or revenue with the number (iii). In Clause 15(2) replace the word clauses with the word sections. ii.

National Honors and Awards Bill 2013 First Reading 22nd January 2013 Second Reading 5th March 2013 Third Reading 5th March 2013

Complaints Commission Act 2011 (Commencement) Order 2013.

The First Reading of the following Bills took place: i.

New technology allows fishers to capture more fish with less effort

i.

(b) Attorney General

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The Bill was passed with minor amendments a list of which can be obtained from the Legislature Department. iii.

Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2013 First Reading 22nd January 2013 Second Reading 5th March 2013 Third Reading 5th March 2013 The Bill was passed with no amendment.

Bills that had their first readings can be read in their entirety at any of the following places: Legislature Department #1 Farara Plaza Brades Montserrat

Legal Department Valley View Brades Montserrat

Public Library BBC Complex Brades Montserrat

Judith C Baker CLERK OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

Government of Montserrat Website

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Facebook is spying on you Six ways your privacy could be compromised A billion people worldwide use Facebook to share details of their lives with their friends.

Trouble is, they also might be unintentionally divulging matters they consider private—to friends… coworkers, clients and employers…marketing companies…and even to competitors, scammers and identity thieves.

Six ways Facebook could be compromising your private information and how to protect yourself…

1. The new Timeline format exposes your old mistakes.

Timeline, introduced in late 2011, makes it easy for people to search back through your old Facebook posts, something that was very difficult to do in the past. That could expose private matters and embarrassing photos that you’ve long since forgotten posting.

What to do: To hide Timeline posts that you do not wish to be public, hold the cursor over the post, click the pencil icon that appears in the upper-right corner, then click “Hide from Timeline” or “Delete.”

2. Facebook apps steal personal details about you—even details that you specifically told Facebook you wished to keep private. Third-party apps are software applications available through Facebook but created by other companies. These include games and quizzes popular on

Facebook such as FarmVille and Words with Friends, plus applications such as Skype, TripAdvisor and Yelp. Most Facebook apps are free—the companies that offer them make their money by harvesting personal details about users from their Facebook pages, then selling that information to advertisers.

Many apps collect only fairly innocuous information, such as age, hometown and gender, that probably is not secret. But others dig deep into Facebook data, even accessing information that you may have designated private, such as religious affiliation, political leanings and sexual orientation.

What to do: Read user agreements and privacy policies carefully to understand what information you are agreeing to share before signing up for any app. The free Internet tool Privacyscore is one way to evaluate the privacy policies of the apps you currently use (www.

Facebook.com/privacyscore). You also can tighten privacy settings by clicking the lock icon in the

upper-right-hand corner. Select “See More Settings,” then choose “Apps” from the left menu. Under “Apps You Use,” click “Edit” to see your privacy options.

3. Facebook “like” buttons spy on you—even when you don’t click on them. Each time you click a “like” button on a Web site, you broadcast your interest in a subject not just to your Facebook

What to do: One way to prevent Facebook from knowing where you go online is to set your Web browser to block all cookies.

Each browser has a different procedure for doing this, and you will have to re-enter your user ID and password each time you visit certain Web sites.

Alternatively, to eliminate cookies created during a specific

browser session, you can use the “InPrivate Browsing” mode (Internet Explorer), “Incognito” mode (Google Chrome) or “Private Browsing” mode (Firefox and Safari).

There also are free plug-ins to stop Facebook from tracking you, such as Facebook Blocker (www.Webgraph.com/resources/ facebookblocker).

To be continued

Did you know... ... that deep breathing is the single most powerful daily practice for advancing your health and wellbeing?

It might seem unusual, especially to people in America and the western world to regard the simple act of breathing as being an activity that enhances health. That's because most of us think breathing is nothing more than an automatic, involuntary mechanism that our body does in order to stay alive.

"Improper breathing is a common cause of ill health. If I had to limit my advice on healthier living to just one tip, it would be simply to learn how to breathe correctly. There is no single more powerful -- or more simple -- daily practice to further your health and well being than breathwork."

-- Andrew Weil, M.D. Special breathing techniques, such as those practiced in in ancient

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 with assigned duty station in Guyana: (i) (ii)

friends but also to Facebook and its advertising partners.

But if you’re a Facebook user and you visit a Web page that has a “like” button, Facebook will record that you visited that page even if you don’t click “like.” Facebook claims to keep Web-browsing habits private, but there’s no guarantee that the information won’t get out.

Economic Statistician, Regional Statistics Senior 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 27 March 2013.

cultures and certain Eastern disciplines (such as yoga), have remained largely a mystery to Western civilization.

What Westerners often don't realize is that when we turn our attention to our breath -- and increase the volume of our breath -- beneficial physiological mechanisms are triggered that have a significant effect on health.

For example, when volume, rate and attention level are altered in the practice of breathing, dramatic physiological, and even emotional, changescan and do occur.

According to Roger Jahnke, O.M.D., author of The Healer Within, "The breath is a link to the most profound medicine that we carry within us. Within this nearly unconscious gesture, a breath, that we enact 1,261,440,000 (1 and 1/4 billion) times in our life span there is a simple yet profound healing capability."

Various advocates of breathwork offer different breathing techniques and practices, such as full chest and abdominal breathing or alternate nostril breathing. The one I have been using since 1997 is one called Vital Breathing. It involves inhaling, holding the breath, and exhaling in the following sequence: Inhale for 1 count Hold the breath for 4 counts Exhale for 2 counts What's important is the ratio (1:4:2), not the actual number of

counts that you inhale, hold the breath or exhale. For example: If you inhale for 4 seconds, then you would hold your breath for 16 seconds and then exhale for 8 seconds.

If you do 10 repetitions of this breathing exercise 3 times a day (morning, evening and just before bedtime), 5 to 10 minutes a day, you will experience a noticeable shift in your energy level, your mental clarity and your body's ability to prevent and heal diseases.

One of the main reasons why this breathing exercise delivers many health benefits is because the combined action of the lungs, diaphragm and thorax serve as a 'pump' for the lymph fluid.

The lymphatic system is often referred to as the sewage system of the body. It cleans up the waste created by virtually all the other systems of the body. The human body has twice as much lymph fluid than it has blood.

But unlike the circulatory system, which has the heart to keep the blood flowing, the lymphatic system does not have a 'pump' to push the lymph fluids around the body. It relies on our breathing and movement in order to perform its function of surrounding every cell in the body; protecting each one by removing dead cells, blood proteins and any other toxins; and excreting them from the body. If the movement of the lymph were to stop

entirely for 24 hours, one would die as a result of the trapped toxins and proteins surrounding our cells.

The practice of Vital Breathing creates the muscular movement required by the lymphatic system to circulate the lymph fluid efficiently. A lymphatic system that is functioning properly supports every other system in the body, including the immune, digestive, detoxification and nervous systems. A sluggish lymphatic system and stagnant lymph fluid, on the other hand, makes the body susceptible to infections, diseases and health conditions ranging from cancer, AIDS, tumor growth, cysts, impaired immune system ... all the way down to cellulite.

"Improper breathing is a common cause of ill health. If I had to limit my advice on healthier living to just one tip, it would be simply to learn how to breathe correctly. There is no single more powerful -- or more simple -- daily practice to further your health and well being than breathwork."

-- Andrew Weil, M.D. "Improper breathing is a common cause of ill health. If I had to limit my advice on healthier living to just one tip, it would be simply to learn how to breathe correctly. There is no single more powerful -- or more simple -- daily practice to further your health and well being than breathwork."

-- Andrew Weil, M.D.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE OF MONTSERRAT PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of JAMES JOSEPH CURRY JR., deceased NOTICE is hereby given that an application will be filed at the Probate Division of the High Court of Justice of Montserrat for a grant of letters of administration of the Estate of JAMES JOSEPH CURRY JR., deceased, late of 17310 Rustington Drive, Harris, Texas 77379, United States of America, who died on the 21st February 2012, to be issued to JEAN E H KELSICK the lawful attorney of RICHARD CURRY of 0N426 Sunset Avenue, West Chicago, Illinois, 60185, United States of America, the son of the said deceased.

ANY person claiming to be beneficially interested in the Estate is requested to send written particulars to Kelsick & Kelsick, attorneys-at-law, P.O. Box 185, Bladen House, Brades, Montserrat, within 14 days from the date of the publication this Notice.

ANY person objecting to the issuance of the grant should notify the Registrar of the High Court of Justice not later than 14 days from the date of the publication of this Notice.

Dated this 5th day of March 2013.

Kelsick & Kelsick Attorneys-at-Law

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The Caribbean has officially joined the Global Earth Hour community

Earth Hour is a symbolic 60 minute period during which participants turn off all non-essential lights to raise awareness about the effects of climate change. It will be celebrated this year on Saturday, 23rd March 2013 from 8:30PM to 9:30PM local time. Earth Hour is an annual event which began in Sydney, Australia in 2007 and has since spread across the entire globe. In 2012, official activities took place

in more than 7000 cities and towns across 152 countries and territories. Sadly, the only Caribbean territories listed on the 2012 map of participants were Aruba and Belize.

The Caribbean region is comprised largely of Small Island developing states that are very vulnerable to the effects of climate change including extreme rainfall patterns, sea level rise,increased temperatures and intensified hurricane

seasons. Caribbean nations are inherently climate sensitive with their lives and livelihoods inextricably connected to the physical environment. In spite of the solid work by Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (5Cs) and the Climate Studies Group at The University of the West Indiesamong others, the vital information has not been converted to widespread public awareness.

Although the action of turning

off the lights for one hour is largely symbolic, Earth Hour provides an opportunity for communities across the region to focus on and begin to discuss Climate Change mitigation, adaptation and resilience strategies.

Earth Hour Caribbean was launched in March 2013 and is a project of Hill 60 Bump – A Caribbean Sustainability Network. It acts as a focal point for Earth Hour activities in the

region including the sharing of events, activities, tips, news and climate change relevant information. Earth Hour Caribbean will also assist in the coordination of ‘I Will If You Will’ challenges and the appointment a regional ambassador to champion the cause. For 2013, the following Caribbean countries have been added to the official list of Earth Hour participants: Grenada, St. Lucia, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados,

Curacao, Suriname, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.

Earth Hour Caribbean aims to spread the movement to all Caribbean territories and is seeking interested parties in theBahamas, Turks & Caicos, Cuba, Haiti, Cayman Islands, Montserrat, Dominica, Antigua& Barbuda among others.

For ways to participate or to share details of Earth Hour activities across the region contact:

Know Your Herbs: What is Parsley good for?

Fruitful vine Here's the mighty parsley in all its glorious benefits.

Benefits of Parsley 1. a good choice for bone health 2. helps produce a pain relieving benefit to relax stiff joints 3. will remove gallstones if used properly by taking a pint of the tea daily 4. is a specific for the adrenal glands 5. is powerfully therapeutic for the optic nerves, the brain and the sympathetic nervous system 6. an excellent tonic for the blood vessels 7. can help with expelling watery poisons, excess mucus, flatulence (gas), and reducing swollen or enlarged glands 8. provide protection against inflammatory

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polyarthritis, a form of rheumatoid arthritis involving two or more joints increases the antioxidant capacity of the blood the chlorophyll content helps with bad breath blood purifier maintains elasticity of blood vessels and helps to repair bruises diarrhea is greatly helped by drinking parsley tea an excellent digestion restorative remedy. It improves the digestion of proteins and fats therefore promoting intestinal absorption, liver assimilation and storage. Because of its high enzyme content, parsley benefits digestive activity and elimination dissolves cholesterol within the veins

16. treats deafness and nate wastes from the is a constituent of the 30. can help prevent colds ear infections blood and tissues of female sex hormone and ear infections 17. in women, parsley the kidneys estrogen 31. is good for the heart, improves estrogen 24. helps improve edema 27. helps with menstrual as it contains folic and nourishes and reand general water repain also acid, which promotes stores the blood of the tention, fatigue and 28. aids in rheumatism cardiovascular health uterus. Conditions like scanty or painful urina- 29. strengthens loose 32. regular consumption delayed menstruation, tion teeth: In the Middle of parsley is benefiPMS, and the meno- 25. helps reduce liver Ages parsley was used cial for lowering blood pause (dry skin, irritacongestion, clearing for many conditions pressure bility, depression and toxins and aiding reincluding 'fastening 33. enhances the sexual hair loss) can often juvenation teeth' (Scurvy, which is functioning improve 26. helps to make the caused by a Vitamin C Warnings 18. hormone balancing menstrual cycles deficiency, makes the The products containis achieved through regular by the presgums spongy and the ing parsley are not advisthe volatile fatty acids ence of apiol which teeth loose.) able to pregnant women contained in parsley or those who breastfeed.

19. parsley is an immuneHowever they can conenhancing multi-vitasume parsley in foods. Also remember that raw parsley min and mineral comjuice is a most potent juice plex in green plant and should never be taken form alone in quantities of more 20. inhibits tumor formathan one or two ounces at tion, particularly in the a time unless it is mixed lungs into a sufficient quantity of 21. rub on to relieve the carrot or other juices. Avoid swelling and itch of large amounts of parsley insect bites if you are pregnant, espe22. helps with jaundice 23. improves kidney activcially the use of the volatile ity and can help elimiessential oil

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Week of activities mark March 17, 1768 as Montserrat celebrates St. Patrick The St. Patrick’s Day festivities celebrated with a week of activities began in earnest in a commercial waynearly or more than 40 years ago. It is not clear however that its commercialisation has benefited Montserrat in a way that supports the claim of positive growth, linked to the success of the 50th anniversary celebrations the influx of visitors.

Reports claim at the beginning of the week that residents and visitors were ready for an exciting packed week of cultural and lively event as St. Patrick’s We e k o f a c tivities sprang into action. The weeklong celebration began with a 20/20 cricket festival at the Little Bay playing field on Saturday afternoon.

The Hon Minister Colin Riley serves aschairman of the St. Patrick’s planning committee and he reported that the committee was all set for the week’s first event.

The next event should have been a fishing competition at Little Bay which had to be postponed because of a spell of high seas crushing the Montserrat western coastline up to our press time.

The week of activities as published

included the St. Patrick’s Day Lecture which was held and claimed as a success on Monday night when Miss Ethlyn Weekes, vice principal at the Montserrat Secondary School introduced as a very willing and fit person, delivered on the topic ‘Montserrat’s Response to Development in a World that is Changing Fast.’ The UWI Open Campus, hosted the lecture as it has done for many years,at the Cultural Centre conference room.

There was also some newness to the schedule of activities via three new

events. A youth jamboree, which was also postponed from Tuesday, March 12; a band clash in the Salem Park Friday,March 15, and the African music festival.

sic festival will include two events, the concert tomorrow March 16 at Salem park and the Fun in the Sun open-air concert also at Salem park the following

day, March 17. That will will also feature the junior calypso show.

The following day, Monday is a public holiday when the popular slave feast

will take place to wind up the activities and bring the curtains down in Salem, preceded by the Freedom run and walk earlier in the day.

Then there was the usual like the Emerald Community Singers, freedom hyke, pub crawl, R C church St. Patrick’s Day dinner, which takes place on Saturday night, March 16. There will be the church service to take place on St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17.

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Picture rembering previous St. Patrick’s Day celebrations Slave Feast at Little Bay, 2009 The new stage being set up for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at Salem Park

St. Patrick’s Day celebrations Hyke

St. Patrick’s Day celebrations - parade enters festival village