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MLK AWARD The Honorable Mr. Justice Donald Mcleod received the Inaugural Martin Luther King Award on Saturday, January 12th, 2019 at the 20th Anniversary Martin Luther King Celebration held at Apple Creek Community Church, in Markham, Ontario. Over a thousand attendees gathered for the free celebration. The program was inclusive of the Inaugural award celebration, and MLK Oakwood scholarship presentation organized by Pauline Christian, Executive Producer of the 20-year-old-event, around the theme, “Unity Matters, Collectivity Empowers.”

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menced with a procession. The Pathfinder Club, Police Officers, and dignitaries, walked through the church taking their seats in the front rows. Ms. Rhonelle Patrick, of Praising Hands, sung the Canadian and Black- American National Anthem, which enraptured the room. Next, there was a video clip of the Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Free At Last” Speech. Right after, the Masters of Ceremonies, Michael Pinball Clemons and Karlyn PercilMercieca took the stage, ever so fashionably and contemporary, welcoming everyone. They moved right into the program, calling up dignitary after dignitary. The

stream of government representatives and community leaders were as follows: Members of Parliament, Celina Caesar-Chevannes and Ahmed Hussen, Member of Provincial Parliament, Mitzie Hunter, and Mayor of Markham, Frank Scarpitti Scarpitti. Also present were: Chief Mark Saunders, Toronto Region Police and Deputy Chief Robertson Rouse, York Region Police. There were community dignitaries, including Chris Campbell, Carpenters Union, and Nadine Spencer, President of Black Business Professional Association.

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Shontelle Dubois A Total Life Transformation

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Shontelle Dubois had a rough start in life. Many of those who meet her today wouldn’t know it but her journey was a trial she had to endure to make it to where she is today. Born and raised in the GTA Shontelle has few memories of her childhood. Raised by a single mother of four, Shontelle shares that what she remembers from her early years was the pain brought on by many instances of emotional and verbal abuse.

“We had Children’s Aid visiting us all the time, our teachers would call the office because we would have to be interviewed to explain bruises or lacerations on our skin,” Shontelle recalls. “It was really bad, and so when I was around eleven or twelve I called my dad and he finally came to get me.”

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“By the time I was ten I was making full course meals, I grew up far beyond my time and so by the time I was of age to move out I already had responsibilities of someone who was thirty years old,” she shares.

Shontelle lived with her father until she was nineteen, before moving out and figuring it out on her own ever since.

After moving out, she started University, having to work three jobs in order to pay for tuition.

“I didn’t have OSAP or a loan or anything to help me,” Shontelle says. “I was always busy and difficult to reach, but I managed to graduate on time in four years.”

In her final year of University, Shontelle gave birth to her first child. Fresh out of University she had to do whatever it took to provide for her daughter. Shontelle continued to work tirelessly and just when things in her life were starting to look up, she met with a serious car accident, that left her severely injured with a long path to recovery ahead.

“After the car accident is when life hit me again,” Shontelle shares. “I got fired from my job, I went broke, and I had to do 3 years of rehab.” Her daughter was still just a toddler, but just like that, everything that she had worked to build for herself seemed to be pulled out from beneath her.

“I gained so much weight from being on painkillers and I was bedridden for a year, so when I decided to lose a 105lb that’s when people went crazy.”

Prior to her accident, Shontelle had been working at a private gym as a personal trainer. Unfortunately, she lost her job after the accident, but she still had a child to take care of and bills to pay.

“When they fired me, I was also in danger of being evicted,” Shontelle says.

“I didn’t know where I was going to make money and my mentor at the time told me that I was a trainer, I should train people, but I would have to figure out how.”

Shontelle found herself in the most unbelievable of situations, training people in the stairwell of her apartment building. “I was hungry for people to come in the stairwell so I could train them, I training them for free just so I could have some transformation pictures to show people how my method was working.”

At first, people didn’t believe it.

Her 30-day transformations didn’t seem real to people, and she realized that if people were going to start taking her seriously

she needed to have more clients with unbelievable results.

“I had to go through a lot of criticism and people making fun of me because I was working in the stairwells at Jane and Finch which isn’t the cleanest location,” Shontelle says. “I would sweep and mop the stairwells myself.”

Shontelle says there are multiple times when her daughter helped her to see the benefit in what she was doing. There were times she wanted to break down, watching her clients do their routines in the stairwell with her daughter sitting on the stairs watching every single day.

“Sometimes she would get up come over and show them how they were doing the exercise wrong, correct them and demonstrate additional workouts as well,” Shontelle says. “Watching her I would gather my emotions and realize I got this.”

Eventually, even after getting kicked out of the stairwells, Shontelle still found somewhere some space no matter how small to continue training her clients.

She worked her way up showing the world unbelievable results until finding herself one as of the most in-demand trainers in the GTA.

“A lot of people look at me now and say how you have it all, but they really have no idea where I’m coming from this struggle that I’ve gone through. When I share my story with people there are so many horrific details that I exclude, so many things that I didn’t say I would need hours to make them understand how I’m so strong because my whole life I’ve had to hustle to get through.”

Shontelle says her dad gave her some advice which she continues to pass on to her clients. “My dad had this saying, ‘A bad thing never happens,’ he would always say it whenever I was upset about something and now that I’m older and I’m in the field that I’m in all the stuff that my mom put me through it made me strong enough to be the woman to handle the multitude of things that I’m doing right now,” Shontelle says.

“If she didn’t do all that she’d done, I wouldn’t have been able to handle all that I’m getting right now and be level headed and humble about it. My whole life has been a journey, even now, for the first time I’m finally breathing, I’m living and I’m actually happy.”

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Legacy Poster celebrates 25 years ALYSSA MAHADEO alyssa@carib101.com

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Many great leaders find themselves at the helm of great movements, they build empires, and they leave behind a lasting impression of the things they accomplished throughout their lifetimes. These days the legacy that one leaves behind has become a hot topic, many thinking how their current endeavors and accomplishments will translate to the next generation.

Legacy is defined as “anything handed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor,” and the legacies we create today work toward creating a better more positive impact on tomorrow.

The LEGACY poster began in 1995 while local artist Robert Small attended the University of Windsor. After graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Sociology and a Certificate in Criminology he was also left with a mountain of debt in student loans. In an attempt to reduce that loan, Robert created five prints of his artwork with a $500 loan from his parents.

While there was much enthusiasm and interest in his work, print sales were not going as expected. In order to not disappoint his parents, Robert began thinking about how he could resurrect interest in his prints and his own confidence.

The idea of creating a poster that would celebrate Black History Month and

feature a sample of his work which he would give away to members of the community to get his name known as an artist. Similar to the historic Kings and Queens of Africa posters sponsored by Budweiser many years ago, Robert got several small community businesses to sponsor the poster. In a game-changing move, thought of an incredible name for the poster which would reignite his earlier passion for success by calling it “The Official Black History Month Poster”.

“When I look back on it and I think about it, it seems like such a long time since I was a nerdy kid from North York drawing Spiderman and the Hulk,” Robert shares. “This year I wanted to include individuals who have excelled in a variety of different careers, but I also wanted to pay tribute to the past and my own legacy and the legacy of the poster and so that’s how I came up with this yearbook idea.”

Robert explains that the yearbook concept comes from leaving well wishes for the future, for it to be better while also reflecting on the past and commemorating the memories created in the present.

This year the Legacy Poster has reached a major milestone, celebrating its 25th anniversary by featuring individuals from the past as well as well as the present. The poster recognizes Canadian Journalist Marci Ien, Human Rights advocate Ginelle Skerritt, Former Athlete, Activist and Educator Wade Smith, Lawyer, Musician, Poet Painter, and Business Man Charles Roach, Canadian Journalist, Author and Former Amateur Boxer Charles ‘Spider’ Jones, and Social Activist Dolly Williams.

“I think the one thing I would like people to really focus on is the title of the poster ‘LEGACY’ to get them to start thinking about leaving behind a legacy of their own,” Robert says. “It’s important to know that while everyone on the poster has a legacy, the fact

that one day I’ll be gone and these posters will still be up someplace after I’ve passed away is a legacy unto itself.”

Over the last 25 years, the poster has gone from being handed out to individual people in Scarborough, Ontario to reaching millions internationally on an annual basis. In 2007, the name of the poster became “LEGACY” and soon after posters were created to celebrate Asian Heritage Month and Women’s History Month.

“I think all of us need to find some-

thing about ourselves that we can value to leave an impact beyond our own mortality when we leave this planet,” Robert shares, “Making it to 25 years seems to have happened so fast, when I see over 90 people on the poster I think ‘wow I can’t believe that I’ve drawn that many people.’ My challenge now is probably looking toward celebrating 50 years now that would really be a feat.”

The 2019 Black History Month Legacy poster is now available for sale online at www.thelegacyposter.com.

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Advocating for the Incarcerated 7th Annual One Love Gala - Rehab ALYSSA MAHADEO alyssa@carib101.com

TC REPORTER When we have been exposed to the news stories of hardened criminals, men, and women who have been sentenced to years in prison due to the unfortunate decisions they made we sometimes find it difficult to sympathize with their situations.

We write them off, resolved to believe they deserve to serve their time incarcerated without considering the idea that they could have potentially been wrongfully accused and unlawfully imprisoned.

Regardless of their individual circumstances, not all considered criminals are without remorse. Their time in prison serves as a time to reflect, a time to repent and a time to potentially get the help they need to finally lead normal and meaningful lives.

The Diversity Chaplaincy Program offers crucial services in Canadian Prisons that celebrates Chaplaincy and it’s ability to rehabilitate incarcerated individuals.

In Canada, the criminally convicted and jailed individuals must get a second chance.

This is reflective of the teachings of the various Faiths we follow. Chaplains do not sit in the jury box and they are not in the business of judging the convicted. They come with a compassionate heart, a listening ear, holding hands with the men and women who approach them for spiritual guidance as they navigate their life’s journey.

“I’ve been a chaplain for the past ten years,” shares Federal Prison Chaplain Habeeb Alli. “When Steven Harper wanted to get rid of the Diversity Chaplaincy Program in the federal prisons seven years ago, so we started this event as a form of activism which resulted in the government maintaining the program in the prison and we continued to serve the men who are incarcerated.”

Habeeb refers to The One Love Gala which serves as a keystone for the Chaplaincy community to collaborate and go beyond advocating and actively work to help create awareness for the program as well as share success stories from the diversity chaplains, of successfully reintegrated former inmates, and of the Interfaith communities.

The Gala was founded when Chaplaincy in Canada was under serious threat. “I was sitting, distraught when I heard Bob Marley’s One Love playing. At that moment the idea crystallized of an event to both celebrate our work with those incarcerated and advocate for the continuation of this crucial service,” Habeeb

says.

“Based on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Chaplains are there to accommodate the religious rights of the inmates,” Habeeb explains, “As a Canadian citizen, you do not lose your rights after incarceration, and allow the Chaplains to journey along with the inmates on their spiritual path offering compassion and guide them through the process.”

Habeeb says that many inmates are released from prison and given a second chance at life. By working closely with the Chaplains they are given the tools to help with their potential reintegration into society. Whether it be academic or career-focused programs, they are taught job skills, and social skills to manage their mental health as a part of the spiritual reformation journey they undertake.

On Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at Elite Banquet Hall, 1850 Albion Road, Etobicoke, ON, former inmates, current chaplains, award-winning leaders, and entertainers will be coming together for the 7th year in a row for the 2019 One Love Gala - Rehab.

This year’s keynote address will discuss the indispensable nature of Diversity Chaplains in Canadian Prisons! The Keynote will be delivered by the Associate Chaplain and Director of Interfaith Engagement at Northwestern University, Tahera Ahmed.

“It is a time to recognize exemplary members of our community with the Malcolm X, Tayyibah Taylor, Ghulam Sajan, Lyla Ali, and Carl Jadgunadan Awards. And, most of all, it is a time to celebrate our achievements over the year,” Habeeb says.

The Chaplaincy program allows incarcerated inmates to voluntarily choose a spiritual path for healing and reintegration, and the Chaplains fill the role of the person that inmate needs to help guide them along their path to making more positive decisions in their life.

They facilitate things such as job searches, finding a place to live or just being there as a strong support system through trying times.

“We have witnessed many inmates who were once behind-bars successfully reintegrate into society,” Habeeb says. “Their stories inspire us all and for many, these transformation years have renewed their faith and given them a chance to forgive and be forgiven.”

The One Love Gala is a way to honor them for their courage to change the path they have taken for a better one. The One Love Gala brings people from all walks of life, races, and religions. They celebrate successes through awards and give back to deserving charities that help to further the success of inmate programming. The charity of choice this year is ‘Looking at the Stars Foundation’ an organization that takes classical music into prisons for free.

Tickets for the One Love Gala are still available online. Everyone, including children, are welcome to attend this event to learn something new and celebrate the positive achievements of the Chaplaincy Program as well as the successful reintegration of inmates in the community.

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The Honorable Mr. Justice Donald Mcleod received the Inaugural Martin Luther King Award at the 20th Anniversary MLK Celebration SHAUNA-KAY CASSELL shauna-kay@carib101.com

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Continued From Page 1 -- Greetings came from all levels of government that evening.

Celina Caesar-Chevannes, Liberal MP for Whitby honored Ms.Christian in the form of an award. Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, also brought greetings from the Honorable Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, as well as to announce the Government of Canada’s funding initiatives. “$9 million is being invested over three years to fund projects that respond to key concerns of black Canadian youth…in order to affect their full and equitable participation in our society,” the Minister explained. “Another $13 million will be geared towards New-Comer Women, and $6.5 million will go towards

research development, leading to evidence based policies.”

Chief Mark Saunders, Toronto Region Police graced the stage with his meek presence. “You never know what greatness comes from,” says the Toronto Police Chief. “We have to support one another and inspire one another. When equality becomes an action word, we are getting somewhere,” maintained Saunders. The inspirational messages rolled off the tongues of our Canadian leaders, and rested on the heads of all those in the pews.

After a performance from the New Genesis Gospel Chorale, and the keynote guest speaker, Dr. Leslie Pollard, D. Min., Ph.D.; MC Pinball Clemons, introduced the man-of-the-hour, The Honorable Justice Donald McLeod, as his friend. “Things are less about me, and more about us,” began McLeod, who had just been handed the glass-like Inaugural Award. “We have to get there together.” McLeod talked about his community of supporters that was always there for him. His mother and sister; and when he married, his supporters became his wife and son. “There were always three,” McLeod pointed out. The Honorable Justice expressed that he grew up in the church,

and knows all too well the importance of prayer. “We get through struggles when we pray. There is strength in our numbers.”

McLeod, who admitted that his speech was more informal, talked about a conversation he had with his son earlier that evening, which made us all feel connected. That evening felt like unity and collectivity actually ignited a magical experience of power within the room. We were, connected.

The presence of so many black Canadian leaders; Judges, Police Officers, MPs, MPP, Union members, and business association representatives was living evidence that MLK’s dream had come true in 2019. It was evident that these leaders were all standing. “I’ve learnt from the time I was young, that I must stand,” reminded the Honorable Judge in his speech. The celebration certainly cultivated a force within all of us. As we came together as a community to celebrate McLeod’s triumphs, unity had made us stronger. The MLK celebration serves as a reminder that, MLK’s dream is being realized in each of us, each and every day. In unity, and as a collective body, we can take leaps to achieve the impossible for our community.

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Envoking the Possibility; the 12th Annual Durham Black History Month Celebration SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

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The release of Marvel’s Black Panther on January 29, 2018, was so powerful that it gathered African people together, in a way that has not been seen in many years.

The Black Panther movie was a big winner in North America, becoming one of three movies to ever hit $700 million, with a global haul of $1.3 billion. It was amazing to see the pride that was felt by many Africans living in the Diaspora. Wakanda certainly did evoke a sense of possibility; the possibility of an amazing future for Africans not living on the continent.

The 12th Annual Durham Black History Month Celebration, themed “Afrofuturism: Achieving Wakanda Today,” is almost poetically timed. On Saturday, February 2nd, 2019, which is only a little over a year of the release of Black Panther, the Cultural Expressions Art Gallery will be partnering with other community leaders, organizations and sponsors, to provide a night of: education, empowerment and entertainment.

Esther Forde, the Founder & Chair of the Black History Month Celebration, has been the Curator at Cultural Expressions for the last 12 years. She is a lover of vivid colours, and it makes perfect sense why her team has chosen to interknit Marvel’s Black Panther with this year’s celebration. “It is this sense of possibility that we want to delve into at our 12th annual event,” affirms Ms. Forde. “Afrofuturism and Wakanda also reflect our focus this year on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) and

our aim to encourage young people of all backgrounds to pursue studies and careers in these disciplines. For 2019, we hope to stimulate imaginations and transform futures.”

The Cultural Expression Art Gallery has always supported Canadian talent; they have done so by hosting exhibitions and events that provide the community with inspiration, and showcasing talents ranging from Visual Arts to Performance Arts.

Durham Region’s largest, FREE Black History Month celebration will welcome a roster of musical performances including: the captivation Ngoma Ensemble drummers, the phenomenal voice of Veronica Tynes, the jaw dropping City of Pickering Break Dancers, spoken word poetry from Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School performers, and the ever needed inspiration from a soon to be announced church choir.

Helping to bring Afrofuturism to life is keynote speaker Malcolm Azania, better known as Minister Faust. The critically acclaimed author of “The Alchemist of Kush,” and the Kindred Award- winning and Philip K. Dick runner-up “Shrinking the Heroes,” has a writing style that is heavily influenced by the myriad ancient African Civilization.

His writing has the ability to draw the reader into exploring present realities, and imagining a future, where people endeavour not only for justice, but also for cosmic possibilities.

The event will also honor the 2019 recipient of the Madiba Award; Madiba is one of many names by which Mandela was affectionately known. This award reflects on the experience, complex faith and sense of community demonstrated by the Xhosa clan. It is an understanding that no one can stand alone; we are part of an extended web of loyalty that includes our family, community and ancestors. This ideology has been termed ‘Ubuntu’ that one is human only through others, not in isolation. Famous

Xhosa’s include the great Nelson Mandela, Bishop Desmond Tutu, former President Thabo Mbeki, assassinated Communist Party boss, Chris Hani, and Africa’s Queen of Song, Miriam Makeba. The Award honors a leader of African ancestry in Durham Region, whose experience embodies Nelson Mandela’s values, vision, and commitment to fight for freedom and equality. Along with the award, event organizers are also launching an arts scholarship for eligible students pursuing the arts at a post-secondary institution. Application forms will be available at the event and online at www.durhamblackhistorymonth.com.

In the spirit of Ubuntu, Cultural Expressions Art Gallery Inc. has collaborated this year with the Durham District School Board, Durham Black Educators’ Network and the Congress of Black Women (Ajax/ Pickering). The event has been funded by the Government of Ontario, and some of the key sponsors include: the Rotary Club of Pickering, Veridian Connections, Durham Region Police Service, No Frills (Ajax/Pickering) and the UPS Store (Ajax).

The 12th Annual Durham Black History Month Celebration will be on Saturday, February 2nd, 2019, from 5:00 pm – 9:00 p.m. at J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate, 1355 Harwood Avenue North. From 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm attendees will have access to the community fair, where they will be able to enjoy networking and light refreshments. Performances and the keynote address will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.

You can get your tickets online at https:// www.eventbrite.ca/e/12th-annual-durham-black-history-month-celebration-tickets-42843759839. For event updates, you can follow: “Durham Black History Month”WH 20 AT 17... on Facebook @DurhamBHM, on Instagram AY and @durham_bhm, on Twitter. You can EAR also contact Cultural Expressions Art Gallery !

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Careers Education Empowerment, CEE The center for young black professionals KAYLA KARIM

kayla@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

An initiative funded by the Ontario Black Youth Action Plan is graduating its inaugural Black Futures Digital Tech partner.

The Careers Education Empowerment (CEE) center for Young Black Professionals was founded in 2005 with the objective to remove existing barriers so that young black men and women can work. It was designed to bring light to the imbalance of young black individuals in the Digital Tech Industries. An expansion in 2017 allowed them into the digital world where they partnered with

Woodgreen Community Services to develop programs. The program’s goals are to eliminate the gap and low participation of black people in the respected industry. As well, they are used to widen the networks of participants and provide support, both emotional and educational while ensuring that these young people can achieve economic advancement in today’s society.

The initiative and their partners have recruited five women and seven men that are highly interested in the digital fields. The twelve individuals completed an interview process on January 18th, which is followed by a four-month program out of Humber College. The program will provide these individuals with the appropriate skills in addition to guaranteeing them with a four-month paid internship at SPIN VFX – a well known visual effects company for Hollywood movies.

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Agapi Gessesse was appointed as Executive Director of the CEE Centre in July of last year. She provides strong communication skills with related experience in addition to her passion for CEE and their mission. Gessesse holds a Master of Arts in Social Justice from Royal Roads University and is a graduate of the City Leaders Program.

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Solid backing for Granger GUYANA -- The APNU+AFC coalition has signaled their full confidence in seeing incumbent President David Granger continuing and have all endorsed him as the presidential candidate heading into the next elections, which are constitutionally due next year.

“He’s a very upright person, very principled. No one can point a finger at him in relations to personal corruption, he’s really a model citizen, and we’ll be in support,” affirmed Working People’s Alliance (WPA) executive member, Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine, who says he sees no reason that his party would be swayed from President Granger as the candidate.

“I have heard nothing other than that and I am certain that there’s no plan in the party to switch from President Granger. I’ve had the advantage of knowing President Granger probably longer than anyone else in the party, since we were in school in the same house, and I feel confident that he will lead APNU+AFC Coalition to victory, when it comes to that.”

The WPA is one of several parties constituting the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) coalition section of the government other parties include the People’s National Congress (PNC), National Front Alliance (NFA), Guyana Action Party (GAP), the Justice For All Party (JFAP). APNU was formed in 2011, the party joined forces with the Alliance For Change (AFC) in 2015 to contest elections that year.

Some members of the AFC have already indicated their support for the President, while the party is expected to make an official pronouncement following a collective decision when that party hosts its first National Executive Conference for the year this Saturday, January 26.

Comptent To Lead Meanwhile, General Secretary of President Granger own party, People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Amna Ally said despite orchestrated rumours and untruths whether they are on his health or competence: “I, on behalf of the PNCR would like to indicate that he is ‘fit and proppa’ for a second term and the PNCR endorses his candidature.”

Ally said the party looks forward to be under his guidance for a second term and urged Guyanese to vote for vision, development, cordiality, selfless work and enjoy the good life.

Additionally, Ally said President Granger was elected unopposed at his party Biennial Congress last August and that the party is fully aware of his competence, his principles and his vision for Guyana. “We are also cognisant of his discipline and in no way can be deemed as a corrupt leader. He possesses the necessary qualities that are required to be a country’s leader. He has constantly been active in cleaning up the 23 years of mess which the PPP put our country in,” Ally added.

She said Granger has been tried for the past three and half years and also proven his competence to lead Guyana for a second term.

Executive member of the NFA, Keith

Scott, Minister of Labour, noted that his party earlier this month took their decision to back Granger for the presidency. “We look forward to the opportunity to reaffirm our support for him.

We did have our executive meeting earlier in the year, coming out in support of that,” Scott noted. “The people of this country trust President Granger, he has the right discipline. He has been very democratic in his dealings since he has acceded to power, and that is the kind of person that we need to bring healing in this society.”

Notwithstanding the fact that the president is currently undergoing his fourth of five cycles of chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in the Republic of Cuba, he is said to be in good condition to contest the presidency, should early elections be called. “We are very confident that he is going to recover from his illness and give us that support,’ noted Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, Sydney Allicock, leader of the Guyana Action Party (GAP). “He knows this country, he knows the needs of the people, he knows the residents, and their passion for being able to live a good life. That is the driving force behind the GAP supporting him as leader. I think he’s a fair man.”

The questions of presidential candidates for varying parties has been accelerated into discussion since the December 21 debating of the no-confidence motion which secured 33 votes for to 32 votes against in parliament after AFC member Charrandass Persaud defected and voted with the opposition. The validity of the passing of the motion is currently before the courts, with the contention that the vote needed an absolute majority which amounts to 34 votes. The motion signaled the possibility of elections being held earlier than the expected 2020 schedule.

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) last Saturday named scandal-tarred former housing minister, Irfaan Ali as their presidential candidate, evoking much disappointment and outrage among many of their supporters. Ali faces question over his academic qualifications and has 19 charges against him before the courts for defrauding the State of some $174M for his role in the notorious Pradoville land-sale scandal. “Our base is so energised right now,” said AFC General Secretary, Marlon Williams.

“The fact that people perceive this crossing of the floor [of Persaud] as a Guyana for sale approach. What that has done is galvanise our base to the extent where we’ve been bombarded with calls from people eager and very enthused to go to elections.” For Scott the NFA has been quietly doing its part in the background for some time now. “Our party has been moving among the people quietly.

The papers tend to report mostly on the two big parties and any other party is not accorded the courtesy, but we have been on the ground. In fact I’m even scheduled to go out Wednesday evening and meet people at other areas. You don’t see that in the papers,” Scott remarked.

- Guyana Chronicle

President saddened at passing of Ben Ter Welle

GUYANA -- HIS Excellency President David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana is saddened at the passing of former Honorary Consul for Germany and Austria in Guyana, Mr. Berend Ter Welle, C.C.H.

He died on Sunday, a release from the Ministry of the Presidency said. Accord-

ing to the release, in addition to serving as Honorary Consul, Mr. Ter Welle was also, at one time, the President of the Guyana Heritage Society. President Granger expresses sympathy to his wife, Mrs. Nirmala Ramroop Ter Welle, children and other relatives.

- Guyana Chronicle

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Official funeral for Nelson, Pringle

JAMAICA -- The Cabinet Monday said it has approved official funeral services for two former Government ministers Dwight Nelson and Ambassador Frank Pringle.

Pringle, who served as minister of tourism from 1989 to 1992, died on December 10, 2018 at the age of 88.

He also held several posts in tourism including Jamaica’s representative to the Executive Council of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation and was accorded the Order of Distinction Commander class in 2001 for outstanding service in the fields of tourism and public service.

The funeral service for Pringle will be

held on Saturday, January 26, at the Half Moon Hotel Conference Centre in Rose Hall, Montego Bay, St James beginning at 2:00 pm.

A condolence book for former Minister Pringle will be opened from January 23-25 between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm at the Houses of Parliament during the official mourning period for his passing.

Nelson, who served as Minister of National Security and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service between 2007 and 2011, died on December 24, 2018 after a period of illness. He was 72 years old.

He also served as senior vice-presi-

dent of the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union and as a senator in 1983.

Nelson was given the Order of Distinction, Commander Class, in 2005 for his contribution to trade unionism.

The official funeral for Nelson will be held on Thursday, January 31, at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kingston starting at 10:00 am.

A condolence book will be opened for former Minister Nelson at the Houses of Parliament during the official mourning period from January 28-30 between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.

- Jamaica Observer

Green Acres residents take dispute with cemetery operators to Vaz JAMAICA -- Residents of Green Acres housing scheme in St Catherine have penned a letter to Daryl Vaz, minister without portfolio with responsibility for land and environment, requesting his intervention in a dispute which they say has left them “over the edge in frustration”.

The outcry from the residents comes three months after they were promised a tour by the operators of Meadowrest Memorial Gardens (MMG), who last year submitted an application to the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) for a 7.3-hectare (19-acre) expansion of the cemetery, which borders their community.

Green Acres, which became a residential community in the 1970s, falls within a one-kilometre radius of Meadowrest. As such, the residents are concerned that the expansion could contaminate its groundwater resource, drive property values down, cause increased flooding, and worsen noise pollution from periodic blasting and the operation of heavy equipment.

“We the residents of the Green Acres Citizens’ Association (GACA) write to request your intervention concerning Meadowrest Memorial Gardens’ proposed expansion of the existing cemetery.

“Attached is the GACA Review of the MMG Environmental Impact Assessment Report submitted earlier this year, which outlines exactly how the MMG expansion plans will adversely impact storm water drainage and ultimately piped water supply to the community.

There is also concern about possible leaching of harmful chemicals from the additional graves in the event of natural disasters such as earth-

quakes,” said the letter, which was obtained by the Jamaica Observer.

According to citizens’ association president Karen Brown, a community consultation was held on October 14, 2018, at which Meadowrest Operations Manager David Parkes committed to touring the community to assess first-hand the impact on the storm water drainage system, as well as the negative impact on residents’ property value.

“At that meeting, he agreed to do the tour with the residents. Then one day Mr Parkes calls me out of the blue to say he’s just leaving the community. We are very annoyed and we are beyond frustrated,” Brown told the Observer Monday.

In addition to the request for a walkthrough, the residents were of the view that the two parties would have, by now, come to an agreement on the community’s request for a 200-foot-long wall with height of at least 12 to 15 feet between the cemetery and the housing scheme.

The citizens’ association is also seeking assurance from Meadowrest that bodily fluids from the cemetery will not impact their pumping wells which falls within a 2.5-km radius of the cemetery.

Brown accused Meadowrest of “sidestepping” the community tour, saying that it has further disheartened the residents, since the community was “ignored” for the initial consultation meeting despite sharing boundaries with the burial ground.

“We feel that this is an excuse to go ahead and do the expansion without our input.

We believe this is a deliberate thing because if our voices are heard, then that might affect their progress,” she continued.

When the Observer contacted Parkes Monday, he admitted to not conducting a tour of the Green Acres community with residents but noted that the company has been having internal dialogue and will execute on its promise in short order.

“…but some of the expectations are very overbearing, for want of a better word,” he told the newspaper.

In its request to NEPA last year, Meadowrest reasoned that there is an urgent need for expansion of the cemetery, given the present demand of approximately 2,000 interments annually from Kingston, St Andrew, and St Catherine, 27 per cent of which are at the cemetery.

The remainder are conducted at other cemeteries, including family plots, or cremated.

The company, which reached a record level of burials in 2017, wants to increase the western end of its operation to approximately 19.8 hectares (49 acres) from the existing 12.15 hectares (30 acres), for the construction of an average of 1,000 single vaults and 1,500 double vaults annually.

The burial company also disclosed plans to establish an above-ground columbarium at the property. Development of Meadowrest’s site, which also has communities such as Frenchman’s Cove, St John’s Heights, and Fraser’s Content as neighbours, is slated to occur over the next four years, with an estimated lifespan of 43 years.

- Jamaica Observer

Chang tells St James residents not to worry after SOE ends JAMAICA -- National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang has assured residents in St James that their security will not be compromised when the current state of public emergency (SOE) comes to an end on January 31 in the parish.

Addressing a community forum in Norwood on Sunday, the national security minister told the gathering that instead of the security forces withdrawing from the communities, their presence will be increased right across the parish.

He said that while the security forces will no longer have the extraordinary powers granted under an SOE, they will still be carrying out effective policing.

Minister Chang disclosed that new barracks have been constructed adjacent to Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay to permanently house the number two battalion of the

Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), which was previously based at Up Park Camp in Kingston.

“We no longer have the cost of bringing them in from Kingston and finding hotel accommodation for them at enormous expense; they are now permanently based in Montego Bay. They can now assist the police from here [Montego Bay] to Westmoreland,” he noted.

He further disclosed that the JDF Coast Guard will also be playing a more active role in the west to protect the coastlines.

Dr Chang said that since the SOEs were established a year ago, they have significantly reduced the so-called “informer fi dead culture”, adding that residents are giving vital information to the security forces about criminals and their activities.

“There are more residents who are reporting more criminal and domestic matters to

the members of the security forces. The Government is committed to ensuring the safety of our citizens, so while the SOEs will come to an end, the security forces will be using other security measures to keep crime in check in the parish,” he stressed.

“This killing thing has become a horrible part of Jamaica’s existence and there is no reason for anybody to be killing each other. The Government is very concerned about the spate of senseless and bizarre killings taking place in the country where we see boyfriends killing babymothers and vice versa. There is too much of a tendency to hurt each other, and the Government will be looking at ways to change and impact the lives and behaviour of citizens,” he said.

- Jamaica Observer

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Toronto Caribbean | www.torontocaribbean.com | Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Driver hurt in highway accident TRINIDAD -- Two peo­ple es­caped se­ri­ous in­jury when a four-door pick­up crashed in­to the back of an AD wag­on and ran off the road along the north­ bound lane of Uri­ah But­ler High­way, just be­fore Bam­boo Set­tle­ment, on Mon­day.

The dri­ver, Robert Er­ic Doe, of Ed­in­ burgh, Ch­agua­nas suf­fered mul­ti­ple in­juries and was tak­en to the Er­ic Williams Med­ical Sci­ences Com­plex. He was bleed­ing from in­juries to his

head, wit­ness­es said.

The dri­ver of the AD wag­on, Al­ton Michael Fe­lix, of Mt Hope, walked away from the crash un­hurt. Po­lice said Doe was dri­ving on the right lane when he col­lid­ed with the AD wag­on just af­ter the Ca­roni Fly­over.

A wit­ness told po­lice that both ve­hi­cles were dri­ving on the north­bound lane. Doe was in the right lane but he sud­den­ly veered to the left

lane and crashed in­to the back of the wag­on. His van swerved off the road and slammed in­to an elec­tric­i­ty pole, knock­ing it over.

The ac­ci­dent caused mi­nor traf­fic but po­lice of­fi­cers, led by act­ing In­sp Bernard and PCs Abra­ham and Boodoo along with Fire Ser­ vice per­son­nel, were quick­ly on the scene to di­ vert mo­torists.

- Trinidad Guardian

Woman, 82, killed in army truck collision TRINIDAD -- An 82-year-old woman was killed in­stant­ly af­ter a col­li­sion with a car and a Reg­i­ ment truck at the in­ter­sec­tion of the Pri­or­i­ty Bus Route and Pasea Main Road, Tu­na­puna, on Mon­day.

Po­lice iden­ti­fied the vic­tim as Geno­ ra Sandy. An­oth­er oc­cu­pant of the ve­hi­cle Ivan Pierre was res­cued.

Ac­cord­ing to a po­lice re­port, short­ly af­ter noon, the truck col­lid­ed with a Toy­ota Aqua car. The car al­so struck a red band maxi taxi.

Fire of­fi­cers from the near­by Tu­na­ puna Fire Sta­tion re­spond­ed with­in min­utes and had to use a hy­draulic cut­ting tool to re­move Sandy.

Pub­lic re­la­tions of­fi­cer of the De­fence Force Flight Lieu­tenant Monique Sprott in a state­ment Monday ex­pressed con­do­lences to the woman’s rel­a­tives on be­half of the Chief of De­fence Staff Rear Ad­mi­ral Hay­den Pritchard and of­fi­cers, men and women of the TTDF.

“The Trinidad and To­ba­go De­fence

Force (TTDF) in­forms that the Trinidad and To­ ba­go Reg­i­ment (TTR) will im­me­di­ate­ly con­duct an in­ves­ti­ga­tion in­to the cir­cum­stances sur­ round­ing the un­for­tu­nate ac­ci­dent and will give its fullest sup­port to the Trinidad and To­ba­go Po­lice Ser­vice (TTPS) as it con­ducts its in­ves­ti­ ga­tions in­to the cir­cum­stances of the ac­ci­dent,” the re­lease said.

- Trinidad Guardian

Association boss seeks to regulate industry TRINIDAD -- As­so­ci­a­tion of Fu­ner­al Pro­fes­sion­ als of Trinidad and To­ba­go (AF­PTT) pres­i­dent Kei­th Bel­grove is urg­ing the pub­lic to bring their com­plaints to the as­so­ci­a­tion if they feel a fu­ner­ al home un­just­ly treat­ed them.

He said these com­plaints would help high­light the need for li­cens­ing reg­u­la­tions with­ in the in­dus­try.

Bel­grove said, “We are work­ing to get li­cens­ing reg­u­la­tions for fu­ner­al homes and every time these prob­lems come up, we need a record of it so we can demon­strate to the Gov­ ern­ment, the need for such li­cens­ing arrange­ ments.”

Bel­grove was re­spond­ing to Guardian Me­dia fol­low­ing last week’s in­ci­dent, which was sparked by a mix-up at the Cau­ra hos­pi­tal and led to two fu­ner­al homes be­ing en­gaged in a two-day cus­tody con­flict over the re­mains of a 73-year-old woman.

The T&T Bu­reau of Stan­dards gov­ erns the fu­ner­al agency in­dus­try. How­ev­er,

when the as­so­ci­a­tion worked on it they made it vol­un­tary — a de­ci­sion he re­grets.

“We thought we were deal­ing with ho­ n­ourable peo­ple, but no­body fol­lows it ex­cept two or three fu­ner­al homes to­day fol­low that,” Bel­grove said in a tele­phone in­ter­view Monday.

The most sig­nif­i­cant is­sue the as­so­ci­ a­tion hopes reg­u­lat­ing the in­dus­try would com­ bat is the il­lic­it and il­le­gal prac­tices by fu­ner­al homes, which Bel­grove said, “lit­er­al­ly rip off the be­reaved fam­i­lies, over­charg­ing and tak­ing ad­ van­tage in many oth­er ways.”

Bel­grove said that while the hos­pi­tal’s er­ror sparked last week’s in­ci­dent, there are many in­stances where worse has hap­pened.

“It is a com­mon prob­lem among these un­scrupu­lous fu­ner­al homes. They hold some­ one for the hos­pi­tal and when it’s time to give them up, they charge tremen­dous­ly high fees for just hold­ing some­one overnight.”

He said some even go as far as work­ ing with friends at the hos­pi­tals to re­move bod­

ies with­out per­mis­sion and then charg­ing the fam­i­lies ex­ces­sive fees to hand over the bod­ies.

He al­so said, “A fu­ner­al home is re­al­ly a pro­tec­tor of pub­lic health and when we have a host of fu­ner­al homes with no knowl­edge, no ex­pe­ri­ence how to prop­er­ly pro­tect them­selves, their staff and the pub­lic; we have a wait­ing time bomb.”

While the process for im­ple­ment­ing the reg­ul­a­tions is on­go­ing, he ad­mits it is be­ing done “des­per­ate­ly slow­ly” as they have been in talks with the Gov­ern­ment for the past 20 years.

“We are work­ing with the Min­istry of Lo­cal Gov­ern­ment and there is a draft but it’s a very old draft and it may need to be re­viewed and then it has to go through the whole par­lia­ men­tary process,” he said. Bel­grove re­vealed that the whole process of reg­ul­a­tions start­ed in 1999.

- Trinidad Guardian

Fuel suppliers demand up front payment TRINIDAD -- State-owned Paria Fu­el Trad­ing Com­pa­ny could be on a col­li­sion course with the Gov­ern­ment and State-en­ter­prise Na­tion­ al Pe­tro­le­um Mar­ket­ing Com­pa­ny Lim­it­ed as it is in­sist­ing it must get time­ly pay­ments from the Min­istry of Fi­nance for the fu­el sub­sidy and wants NP to pay for its fu­el on time.

The com­pa­ny’s chair­man Wil­fred Es­ pinet told Guardian Me­dia that it is a strug­gle to get the Gov­ern­ment and its rep­re­sen­ta­tives to un­der­stand that it has to pay its bills on time be­ cause Paria and the oth­er com­pa­nies that have emerged from the clo­sure of Petrotrin, must be run as a busi­ness and be prof­itable.

“It is a fight to make the Gov­ern­ment un­der­stand that it has to pay its bills and it must pay them on time. When you go to the Min­istry of Fi­nance they do not re­al­ly care that you have work­ers to pay, all they say is that your cheque is not ready. We can­not do busi­ness in this way, and while there are ways we can deal with this in terms of not pay­ing gov­ern­ment monies we owe to them, we don’t want to make this thing so messy.” Es­pinet told the Guardian Me­ dia in a tele­phone in­ter­view on Mon­day.

Es­pinet said Paria had to pay in ad­ vance for the fu­el it was im­port­ing and needs to have its mon­ey re­turned in a time­ly man­ner.

He said, “Be­ fore the fu­ el is even loaded, we have to pay for it, and the Min­istry of Fi­nance can­not ex­pect to pay when it wants be­cause this is a com­mer­cial en­ter­prise. At the end of the day, the de­ci­sion to keep a lim­it­ed fu­el sub­sidy is a po­lit­ic­ al de­ci­sion, and we are not re­spon­si­ble for that. There­fore, it is for the Gov­ern­ment to pay and we ex­pect pay­ment on a quar­ter­ly ba­sis.”

The end of this month should mark the first quar­ter that Paria has been pro­vid­ ing fu­el to the coun­try since the clo­sure of the Point-a-Pierre Re­fin­ery. Es­pinet said the gov­ ern­ment gave the board a broad man­date with the cen­tral is­sue be­ing to run the busi­ness in such a way that it is prof­itable.

With the clo­sure of Petrotrin all the gaso­line, diesel and jet fu­el are im­port­ed in­to the coun­try by Paria and then sold to NP and UNIPET. Both UNIPET and NP are ex­pect­ed to pay for their fu­el and then re­tail it with­in the mar­gins set by the State.

The Gov­ern­ment has, how­ev­er, been car­ry­ing a fu­el sub­sidy, main­ly on diesel fu­el, and in the past, the pay­ment of the fu­el sub­ sidy has been a ma­jor source of con­tention be­ tween the for­mer Petrotrin and the Min­istry of Fi­nance, with the Min­istry no­to­ri­ous­ly late on

its pay­ment to the point where at the time the gov­ern­ment was mak­ing a case for the clo­sure of Petrotrin it owed the com­pa­ny hun­dreds of mil­lions of dol­lars.

Es­pinet told the Guardian that the Board was com­mit­ted to op­er­at­ing the com­pa­ ny as a com­mer­cial en­ter­prise and com­plained that Board had to deal with the chal­lenge of politi­cians try­ing to get it to con­tin­ue to pay for ser­vices that Petrotrin was pro­vid­ing and for which they have no busi­ness be­ing a part of. He warned that the time was com­ing when the cost will be quan­ti­fied, and some­one else asked to pay for it.

“Petrotrin used to pay for wa­ter and elec­tric­i­ty for com­mu­ni­ties in South; it was main­tain­ing play­ing fields and so on. It is a fight to tell the MPs in those ar­eas that we can­not af­ford to con­tin­ue do­ing it. But while we have not yet stopped of­fer­ing the ser­vices, it must be quan­ti­fied, and some­one else will have to pay the bill.” Es­pinet re­vealed.

Es­pinet said the Board want­ed to run the com­pa­ny as a pub­licly trad­ed en­ter­prise and not nec­es­sary as a State en­ter­prise.

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UK training to help prosecute criminals TRINIDAD -- A new colour-cod­ed threat alert sys­ tem and train­ing for po­lice of­fi­cers to pros­e­cute cas­es are some of the im­me­di­ate out­comes of a week-long vis­it to the Unit­ed King­dom by Com­ mis­sion­er of Po­lice Gary Grif­fith.

Grif­fith en­gaged in “sev­er­al meet­ings with law en­force­ment of­fi­cials from vary­ing de­ part­ments,” ac­cord­ing to a state­ment on his In­ sta­gram Page.

Grif­fith, along with Na­tion­al Se­cu­ri­ty Min­is­ter Stu­art Young, and Chief of De­fence Staff Hay­den Pritchard met with of­fi­cials from Scot­land Yard, the Joint Ter­ror­ism Analy­sis Cen­tre, the Na­ tion­al Cy­ber Crime Cen­tre, Met­ro­pol­i­tan Po­lice

Train­ing Fa­cil­i­ty among oth­er agen­cies.

Speak­ing to Guardian Me­dia from the UK on Mon­day, Com­mis­sion­er Grif­fith says some of the re­sults from the trip would be seen in as lit­tle as three weeks.

Ac­cord­ing to Grif­fith, a colour-cod­ed threat alert sys­tem will be im­ple­ment­ed with­in the Po­lice Ser­vice “hope­ful­ly” in about three weeks.

The lev­els will be green, am­ber, red and black.

The lev­els will in­crease based on in­for­ma­tion re­ ceived from T&T’s in­tel­li­gence agen­cies.

“You will no longer be hear­ing about per­sons claim­ing that they in­tend to beef up se­ cu­ri­ty,” he said. “We do not work in an abat­toir to

beef up se­cu­ri­ty.”

Grif­fith says there are im­me­di­ate ben­e­ fits to this, as “each and every po­lice of­fi­cer, every di­vi­sion will be aware of their role and func­tion based on the es­ca­la­tion of the threat and colour code.”

Grif­fith be­lieves this will en­sure max­i­ mum ef­fec­tive­ness with­in the ser­vice.

A Unit­ed King­dom team will al­so ar­rive in a few weeks to train lo­cal po­lice pros­e­cu­tors to plug “sev­er­al loop­holes” that al­low crim­in­ als to es­cape jus­tice.

Grif­fith ad­mits that mis­takes have been made, but he says he will utilise the ex­per­tise of

this team “to as­sist” in en­sur­ing that cas­es are air-tight.

The team which will be con­tract­ed will help the TTPS “go through the sys­tem prop­er­ly, ac­cu­rate­ly and en­sure there are no loop­holes and win­dows of op­por­tu­ni­ty” for al­leged crim­i­nals.

While he says the TTPS is deal­ing with law en­force­ment, he says they must al­so deal with how cas­es are pros­e­cut­ed to elim­i­nate “op­ por­tu­ni­ty for per­sons to beat the sys­tem.”

The Com­mis­sion­er al­so aims to es­tab­ lish a spe­cial counter-ter­ror­ism unit aris­ing out of his vis­it to the UK. - Trinidad Guardian

Collapsed section of Moruga road reopens TRINIDAD -- Less than a week af­ter a land­slip swal­lowed part of the Moru­ga Main Road at In­ di­an Walk, the area is now ac­ces­si­ble as the col­lapsed road has been re­opened to ve­hic­u­lar traf­fic.

On Sat­ur­day night, the Min­istry of Works de­clared the road pass­able and al­lowed ac­cess to one lane traf­fic. The con­trac­tors Gen­ er­al Earth Movers are con­tin­u­ing to do restora­

tive work on the land­slip.

MP for Moru­ga Dr Lovell Fran­cis post­ed pho­tos of the road on Sat­ur­day.

He wrote, “Hap­py to re­port that the Moru­ga Road at In­di­an Walk is once again open to traf­fic. Cheers, and en­joy your evening.”

Res­i­dents ex­pressed re­lief that the area was now ac­ces­si­ble to ve­hic­ul­ar traf­fic.

Di­anne Mark, whose home sits on the brink of the precipice said she was hap­py that ac­cess was re­stored.

For four days, res­i­dents and school chil­dren could not get to work and school as ve­ hi­cles could not pass. Many were forced to use a four-mile de­tour to get to their des­ti­na­tions.

The res­i­dents blamed a leak­ing wa­ ter line for the dev­as­ta­tion. Mark said the line

had been leak­ing for years. Sev­er­al years ago, a house be­long­ing to her neigh­bours Jean and Kelvin Molli­no caved in­to a precipice.

Last De­cem­ber, Car­ol Young and her fam­i­ly were forced to evac­ua­ te their home af­ter large cracks be­gan de­vel­op­ing in their con­crete house.

- Trinidad Guardian

4,000 ex-Petrotrin workers, relatives seek EAP help TRINIDAD -- Ap­prox­i­mate­ly 4,000 peo­ple, in­ clud­ing for­mer Petrotrin work­ers and their fam­ i­lies, have reached out for psy­cho­log­i­cal and fi­nan­cial coun­selling from Petrotrin’s Em­ploy­ee As­sis­tance Pro­gramme fol­low­ing the com­pa­ ny’s clo­sure and re­struc­tur­ing, En­er­gy Min­is­ter Franklin Khan has said.

But the as­sis­tance will on­ly be forth­ com­ing up to May, he said in Sen­ate Monday.

Khan said the psy­cho­log­i­cal and fi­ nan­ cial coun­ selling ser­ vices of­ fered by the EAP con­tin­ue to be pro­vid­ed at this point.

“These ser­vices are all avail­able to all for­mer Petrotrin per­ma­nent and non-per­ ma­nent em­ploy­ees and their fam­i­lies un­til May. To date ap­prox­i­mate­ly 4,000 per­sons which in­clude em­ploy­ees and their fam­i­lies have sought coun­selling in some form or fash­ion,” he said.

“A hot­line 474-CARE which runs 24 hours dai­ly, sev­en days a week, has al­so been es­tab­lished and it is be­ing utilised,” he said.

On what will hap­pen with the EAP ser­vices af­ter May, Khan said, “Coun­selling can’t be open-end­ed. I think May is quite a dis­

tance in­to the fu­ture. Peo­ple will still have psy­ cho­log­i­cal is­sues com­ing out of the trau­ma of los­ing their jobs but this is the plan we have in place.”

Petrotrin’s EAP of­fi­cials re­ply­ing to the Guardian Me­dia ques­tions on the mat­ter said the EAP ser­vices were of­fered right af­ter the com­pa­ny re­struc­tur­ing an­nounce­ment was made last year and was in place since Sep­tem­ ber.

They said EAP teams had gone to Petrotrin in­stal­la­tions in Guayagua­yare, Point Fortin, San­ta Flo­ra, Pointe-a-Pierre to of­fer ser­

vices to em­ploy­ees.

They said they had a team of pro­fes­ sion­al psy­chol­o­gists, so­cial work­ers, fi­nan­cial and oth­er ex­perts who were avail­able to speak with work­ers on height­ened stress lev­els, se­ vere emo­tion­al prob­lems, plus mar­i­tal and re­la­ tion­ship is­sues that could have been stressed by the com­pa­ny’s clo­sure.

They said they are still get­ting fol­lowup calls from work­ers on is­sues which were dis­cussed with EAP teams.

- Trinidad Guardian

Mental patient beaten, shot dead TRINIDAD -- The sis­ter of a men­tal pa­tient who was beat­en, had his locks ripped off his head, be­fore be­ing shot dead, is seek­ing jus­tice.

Gail Halls, 39, said her broth­er Jake Halls, 38, was found mur­dered min­utes af­ter leav­ing a vil­lage bar in Matu­ra on Sat­ur­day.

Pieces of Halls’ dread­locks were ripped from his scalp. His face swollen and dis­ fig­ured. There was al­so a gap­ing wound to his head, be­lieved to have been caused by a sin­ gle bul­let shot from the gun held by his at­tack­er or at­tack­ers.

Halls was found dead along the road­ way at about 8.30 pm min­utes af­ter he left a vil­lage bar.

“Who would do this? Who would do this?” Gail re­peat­ed in shock as she broke down in tears as she spoke to mem­bers of the me­dia out­side of the Foren­sic Sci­ence Cen­tre in St James on Mon­day.

Gail said her broth­er was di­ag­nosed with drug-in­duced psy­chosis about 20 years ago and said, as a re­sult, he would men­tal­ly trip off al­most every year, es­pe­cial­ly around

Christ­mas time.

She said that be­cause of his con­ di­tion, while most peo­ple thought of him as a “sweet­heart” even po­lice of­fi­cers from the Matu­ra Po­lice Sta­tion, there were the ones who made fun of him and bul­lied him.

“I re­mem­ber when I was 19 years old, he was al­ready sick and I had to de­fend him from a man who was bul­ly­ing him,” Gail said.

She said that when her broth­er was sev­en years old, he be­came dev­as­tat­ed and trau­ma­tised af­ter his fa­ther died. She said her fa­ther used to con­sume al­co­hol heav­i­ly and be­ lieved that his death was as a re­sult of ex­ces­ sive con­sump­tion.

“My broth­er nev­er re­cov­ered from our fa­ther’s death, and as he grew old­er, he start­ ed smok­ing mar­i­jua­na and drink­ing al­co­hol and then he start­ed to act up. That was when I took him first to St Ann’s when he was di­ag­nosed with drug-in­duced psy­chosis,” Gail said.

She added that through­out the years some­times when he fell ill, even the po­lice of­ fi­cers in the vil­lage looked af­ter his wel­fare.

“There were many times that the po­lice came to his aid and would take him to get his in­jec­ tions and oth­er med­ica­tion.”

“He was a sweet­heart. Every­one looked out for him and loved him. When he wasn’t sick, he was vi­o­lent some­times, but most of the time he was calm and loved to dance and sing. He used to do a lot of acapel­ la, rap­ping and chant­i­ng. He even did odd jobs for peo­ple around the place. He al­so loved to catch crab and hunt,” Gail said.

Gail said on Sat­ur­day he told his moth­er that he was go­ing to a bar in the area, which she added, was a reg­u­lar rou­tine for him.

“I find it strange that no one saw when he left the bar and if he was fol­lowed, but I be­ lieve that this was an evil act against my broth­ er and that he was bul­lied, beat­en and killed.

He prob­a­bly would have known who did it too, maybe that’s why.”

Gail made a plea to help get jus­tice for her broth­er by ask­ing any­one who may have any in­for­ma­tion to give it to the po­lice.

A po­lice of­fi­cer, who wished not to be

iden­ti­fied, said that Halls’ bru­tal mur­der sent shock waves through­out the sta­tion. An au­top­ sy re­vealed that Halls died from one gun­shot wound to the head. In­ves­ti­ga­tions are con­tin­u­ ing.

Side Bar Ac­cord­ing to the waya­head.org.au web­site, Drug-in­duced psy­chosis, al­so known as stim­ u­lant psy­chosis is a re­sult of us­age of drugs or stim­u­lants that may trig­ger a psy­chot­ic episode. This can oc­cur in in­di­vid­ua­ ls who have a pre­dis­po­si­tion to men­tal ill­ness. By us­ing drugs such as co­caine, cannabis and hal­lu­cino­gens, it may ex­ac­er­bate the symp­toms of some men­ tal ill­ness­es. Some drugs if tak­en fre­quent­ly for long pe­ri­ods may al­so man­i­fest as psy­chot­ic symp­toms. Symp­toms may in­di­cate Bipo­lar Dis­or­der or Schiz­o­phre­nia. Drug-In­duced Psy­ chosis is of­ten a fea­ture of Dual Di­ag­no­sis, which is a co-oc­cur­ring men­tal health and sub­ stance abuse dis­or­der that re­quires spe­cialised treat­ment.

- Trinidad Guardian

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As the true entrepreneur that she is, Sarpong saw a problem; women of color were not wearing their correct undertone. The products they used left their skin “with ash, grey or high red finish.” Instead of complaining, Sarpong sought to solve the problem. She started her own make-up line that helps women identify and match their true undertone.

“As a single mother, giving up my full-time job wasn’t easy, so at first I started developing Paba Cosmetics parttime,” said the Ghanian-born founder of Paba Cosmetics. Sarpong worked at a senior management level at a major financial institution for over 20 years. She demonstrated tenacity, determination, and discipline to launch out on her own.

“I wanted to do something that interested me,” expressed the Toronto entrepreneur. “I am a black woman and when I looked for make-up for myself, I couldn’t find the right match. So, I decided to look into it…” Subsequently, Sarpong began her own research to find the right solution to the mismatched undertone prob-

lem that she, and so many women of color experience.

“This was all new to me!” Sarpong expressed. Yet, having a business background certainly helped. Sarpong also had two equally committed, determined, and hard-hard-working daughters. The eldest daughter, Princilla Asare, 34, graduated from McMaster University, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. She further developed hands-on knowledge at the Professional School of Make-up. Asare’s interest grew while she was helping her mother restock the stores that carried the Paba Cosmetics products. Prior to Paba becoming a cosmetics store, the Paba team was distributing their products to various beauty supply stores in the Greater Toronto Area, Montreal and Ottawa. The youngest daughter, Daisy Badu, 26, had a different passion. “I didn’t think I would ever get into the beauty industry,” Badu says matter-of-factly. “I liked talking to the suppliers when mom and I visited them,” continued Badu. “I also liked seeing how the colors were created and figuring out names for certain products.” Badu studied journalism at Ryerson University and has a knack for public relations. Together, the mom and daughters team designed a brand that women of color have come

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Machel Montano, Iwer in epic clash of the Titans aba@carib101.com

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The masses are getting all anxious and social media is on fire. It’s been a while since anything like this has gone down.

Machel Montano and the Boss, Neil Iwer George are battling for hierarchy.

The two have been going at it, pulling all the stops and revealing things we’re not too sure, should be so publicly exposed. Montano’s round two punch has everyone in utter shock and while some may see this as simple ‘piccong’, there is room for disaster.

Machel Montano and Iwer George have, for many years, been viewed publicly as “estranged.” They’ve been seen in photos but the extent of their social camaraderie, has been questioned. Speaking on the Soca Stop on Boomchampionstt.com today, Iwer said there are no rules in war and there is no explanation to be given on the matter. Asked whether the musical battle is real, the ‘Water Blessings’ singer said what’s seen on social media should not always be believed. He called on the radio personality to refrain from

Machel’s latest musical punch. “I want to send a message to Skinny Fabulous. I want to send him back to St. Vincent on a one way ticket. Skinny is selling guns to the enemy,” said Iwer, almost jokingly. He explained that Skinny’s writing style is known and as such, he immediately knew it was Skinny who had aligned himself with Machel. “They are my bredrens, because he have a tune with Machel, he turn State witness against me. What he write for Machel is what he know about me, so he turn

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Both artistes are said to have performed at an event last night and will perform at the Oval tonight where they are expected to go head to head on stage.

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Nobody in the Soca industry has had more collaborations with other artistes, like Machel Montano has. From Walker Hornung to Wyclef Jean, Shaggy, Charly Black, Buju Banton, Beenie Man, French Montana and now RnB songbird, Ashanti, Machel knows the worth of team work.

The Monk’s in full carnival mode these days and he’s got the music to prove it. A recent count on the number of releases he’s managed thus far, exeeeded 10! Makes us all wonder where other artistes would fit in really, but this certainly isn’t unusual. Machel Montano has always worked hard to prove his worth as an industry leader.

Behind the scenes, business moves such as this one with Ashanti, certainly prove his strategy-making prowess.

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Five great ways to give back to your community Looking for a way to give back to your community? Here are five charitable or neighbourly deeds you can perform on an ongoing basis.

1. SHARE YOUR COOKING When cooking for yourself, make extra portions to offer to a homeless person or a low-income family in your neighbour­ hood. Or, alternatively, when getting takeout buy an extra portion to give to them.

2. ORGANIZE A NEIGHBOURHOOD CLEANUP Share your love for the environment with your friends and neighbours. Gather a group of four or five people to pick up lit-

ter in you area. Make an event of it by finishing with a barbeque or potluck.

3. COLLECT FOOD BANK ITEMS Set out a bin at your workplace that you and your coworkers can fill with non-perishable food items for the poor. Bring the donations to a food bank in your area every week or two.

4. DECORATE FOR SOMEONE ELSE Do a bit of holiday decorating for an elderly person who lives alone, is sick or has reduced mobility. For instance, something as simple as balloons or flowers can set the stage for Valentine’s Day or Easter.

This evidence suggests that getting your own teen involved in volunteering will provide them not only a chance to fill out their resumes, but also the opportunity to become happier, more well-rounded individuals.

WHY TEENS SHOULD VOLUNTEER Volunteering can promote various aptitudes in teens such as leadership and communication skills, which will serve them well in their educational pursuits and on the job market. However, there are also psychological benefits that volunteer work affords them. Research reported on in the 2014 review indicates that teens that do volunteer work have higher self-esteem and resilience than those that don’t.

HOW TO ENCOURAGE TEENS TO VOLUNTEER One of the best ways to get teens to volunteer is to lead by example. This can mean volunteering yourself when you get the chance, or doing volunteer activities as

Volunteering abroad can be an incredibly re­ warding experience. It gives you the chance to make a positive difference while discovering a new corner of the globe.

However, there’s a fair bit of planning involved. Here are three things you’ll need to do beforehand.

1. PLAN YOUR BUDGET Volunteering abroad can be expensive. You need to make sure you can afford the airfare, the cost of visas and vaccinations, and the cost of the placement itself, which typically comprises accommodation, food, training, local transport, insurance and background checks.

5. MOW YOUR NEIGHBOUR’S LAWN Next time you mow your lawn, check to see how your elderly neighbour’s lawn is doing. How­ ever, it’s a good idea to ask first, just to be sure it’s something they want done.

2. FIND A GOOD ORGANIZATION There are many international volunteering organizations but not all of them are reputable. Make sure you do a lot of research before making any decisions. Check online reviews and, if possible, speak with people who’ve done the placement themselves.

Once you’ve narrowed down your choices, communicate directly with organizations, preferably by phone or in person, asking their representatives pertinent questions you’ve prepared in advance.

While working with a charity is a great thing to do, so is volunteering to help out in smaller but equally meaningful ways within your community.

3. LOOK FOR A PLACEMENT Volunteering can be a great way to gain practical experience. It’s also a big asset on your university application or resume. And if the placement lines up with your skills and

Teen volunteering: how to get them involved According to a review published in 2014 by the Institute for Volunteering Research, teen volunteers demonstrate higher levels of well-being, personal development and social con­nectedness than their non-volunteer peers.

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a family, which has the added advantage of promoting bonding and mutual respect between the family members involved.

WHERE TEENS SHOULD VOLUNTEER It’s most motivating for young people when they can select volunteer opportunities that align with their passions, interests and ambitions. There are a large number of potential places where teens can volunteer, including: • Seniors’ residences • Animal shelters • Libraries • Food banks • Community centres It’s worth pointing out that not all volunteering opportunities require a longterm, ongoing commitment. Charity fundraisers like run-for-the-cause events and community occasions like the town’s Easter parade often require volunteers for only one or two days.

Volunteer experience invariably strengthens a young person’s resume; however, the real value of volunteering is emphatically the positive impact it has on others as well as on the volunteer.

interests, it’s all the more useful. For instance, if you’re interested in teaching, think about working for a literacy program. Or if you plan to work in the veterinary field, look for a placement in which you rehabilitate animals back into the wild.

Once you’ve locked down your budget, found a great organization to volunteer with and uncovered a position that aligns with your interests and ambitions, all that’s left is to pack your bags and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime.

ONLINE VOLUNTEERING Did you know that you can do volunteer work for another coun­try without having to leave the comfort of your own home? The United Nations Volunteers program allows you to make a positive difference from your computer, tablet or smartphone. For more information visit www.onlinevolunteering.org.

Volunteering opportunities for seniors Studies have shown that volunteering has a positive effect on seniors’ wellbeing and can even help stave off neurological problems associated with old age, including depression and dementia. If you’re a retiree looking to volunteer your time and skills, here are some ways you can give back to your community: 1. Offer pro bono services. One way to volunteer during your retirement is to use your professional skills to help peo­ ple in need for free. For instance, if you used to be an accountant, you can volunteer to help low-income families or recent immigrants prepare their tax returns. If you used to be a lawyer, you can offer free legal assistance to groups in need.

2. Support causes you’re passionate about. Take advantage of your retirement years to get involved with activist movements that inspire you. Whether it’s campaigning for political candidates or writing letters advocating legislative changes, you’re sure to find plenty of ways to further the causes you’re passionate about.

3. Mentor children. One of the best ways

to contribute to your community is to volunteer to tutor or mentor kids — especially those who may not receive the academic and emotional support they need at home — through local schools and educational programs. Working with children can be a great way to bridge the generation gap while making a substantial difference in a young person’s life.

4. Work with immigrant communities.

Volunteer to help recent immigrants acclimatize to life in Canada. You can do things like help with job applications, child care and English language learning, or simply offer support and companionship as families adjust to their new country.

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MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT NOEL CUNNINGHAM noel@carib101.com

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The month of January is celebrated as Healthy Weight Awareness Month. While we are still on the healthy train for 2019, it is very important to know your ideal healthy weight. This will better help you to know if you are overweight, underweight or obese, and what diet will suit your lifestyle.

How do I find my healthy weight?

This is usually done by calculating a person’s age, gender and height using an online ideal weight calculator. This result will give you, your recommended ideal weight.

In addition, there are also online charts that will show your height and what your ideal weight should be. There is no one size fits all when it comes to weight. There are several factors that make each individual different, such as height, muscle-fat ratio, gender, and body shape.

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This week, I’m serving some wholesome goodness of salmon and quinoa to help you in your quest to find a better you. Salmon is known to help control weight. The spices that I used in this recipe are all natural medicine. Cayenne contains capsaicin which burns fat, the ginger improves gastric mobility, hinders cholesterol absorption and finally, black pepper boosts metabolism and aids nutrient digestion.

Salmon with pineapple salsa is one of my favorite go-to mid-week meals.

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Directions 1. Place all ingredients for the quinoa in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until all the liquid is absorbed. (about 15 mins) 2. While the quinoa is cooking combine all the ingredients for the salsa, season to taste with lime juice, salt and put aside.

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With this type of reception you can use a smaller space to accommodate your guests.

A wedding reception that breaks with tradition can be more memorable, festive and affordable than the standard dinner and dancing that follows most nuptials. Your options are limited only by your imagination.

2. BACKYARD BARBEQUE If you prefer to spend your Saturday nights drinking beer and hanging out with friends, why not have a backyard wedding? Find a caterer that specializes in barbeque and get dirty with some ribs or pulled pork. Serve local craft beers and set up some oldfashioned lawn games.

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Your wedding checklist Wedding planning can get overwhelming. In many cases, there are tasks that should be completed up to a year ahead of the event.

This handy checklist will help you stay on top of all of the important details right up to the big day.

NINE TO TWELVE MONTHS BEFORE • Decide on a wedding budget and track all your expenses accordingly.

• Set a date.

• Make a guest list.

• Research venues for your ceremony and reception and book the one(s) that you like.

• Decide if you want a bridal party and choose who you want to be part of your day.

• Start collecting your guest’s addresses.

EIGHT MONTHS BEFORE • Shop for and purchase a wedding gown.

• Book your vendors for the day: photographer, DJ or musician, florist, cake maker and caterer (if food isn’t included with your venue).

• Register for gifts.

• Build a wedding website that your guests can visit for extra information concerning your wedding.

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WHAT NEEDS TO BE ON THE INVITATION All basic information about your wedding needs to be on the invitation. This includes the full names of the bride and groom to be, the location of the wedding and the date and time it’ll take place. Traditionally, your parent’s na­mes would also be included, but if you’re paying for your own wedding, you can take or leave this tradition. Include the URL to your wedding website so people know how to access it.

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• Have a cake tasting and finalize the cake design.

• Schedule hair and makeup appointments and don’t forget to book trial runs for both.

• Make a plan for decorating your ceremony and reception spaces.

THREE MONTHS BEFORE • Choose and order the groom’s outfit.

• Start thinking about the music and choose songs for the ceremony and the first dance.

You may want to make a separate list for party music.

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to set the menu.

• Start planning the rehearsal dinner.

• Select wedding favours and order them.

TWO MONTHS BEFORE • Send out the invitations.

• Make sure the bridesmaids and groomsmen have their outfits.

• Have the first wedding dress fitting.

• Shop for and buy gifts for your bridal party.

ONE MONTH BEFORE • Meet with your officiant to go through the ceremony.

• Make sure you have your marriage licence.

• Start making a list of people who’ve con­firmed that they’ll be attending.

• If another dress fitting is required, do it now.

TWO WEEKS BEFORE • Book an appointment to have a manicure and pedicure the day before.

• Have the final dress fitting and bring it home.

• Book the groom’s suit or tuxedo fitting.

• Track down people who haven’t responded yet.

• Confirm number of guests with your venue and caterer and don’t forget to order meals to feed your DJ and photographer.

THE WEEK BEFORE • Make a seating chart.

• Delegate any day-of tasks to your wedding party and family.

• Supply your photographer with a list of pictures you want and your DJ with a detailed playlist.

• Write out cheques to pay your vendors.

THE DAY BEFORE • Relax while you get your nails done.

• Give the payment cheques to someone you trust in order to pay your vendors.

• At the rehearsal dinner, give gifts to your bridal party.

YOUR WEDDING DAY • Have the flowers delivered to the wedding venue.

• Make sure the venue is decorated according to your vision.

• Keep calm and enjoy.

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Watch out for this common internet scam Internet scams are unfortunately part and parcel of the digital world and are something all internet-users need to be aware of — seniors especially, as they are the main target of such scams.

One of the most common internet scams occurs in the following way: 1. A scammer posing as a tech support employee contacts you by phone (they often say they work for Microsoft).

2. They tell you your computer is infected with a virus and offer a free security check.

3. They ask to be allowed remote access to your computer: they give you the steps to do this.

4. Once given remote access, the scammer installs software on your computer, allowing him or her to steal from your accounts.

Alternatively, ransomware — a particular type of software that locks your computer — is installed, and the scammer then demands payment to unlock it.

A survey done by Microsoft showed that 15 per cent of computer users have received a call like this.

Protecting yourself from this scam is simple enough. If someone calls to offer tech support, don’t under any circumstances trust them. Tech support should never call you: when you have issues with your computer, you always need to call them.

Five ways to have a full social life during retirement If you’re retired and have spare time on your hands, why not take the opportunity to try something new or meet new people?

Here are five things you can do to enrich your social life.

1. Join a club (hiking, book, knitting, golf or acting) 2. Sign up

for a group activity (yoga, painting, photography, choir or learning a second language) 3. Volunteer (at a non-profit, an animal shelter or the local library) 4. Attend lectures, readings and meet-andgreets 5. Join a group suited to your interests on the site MeetUp.com If all else fails, simply go out. Visit a coffee shop, stroll through a museum, attend a show, play bingo or simply go somewhere where you can experience something new or see new faces.

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Glaucoma: what you need to know about this type of eye disease Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in Canada, affecting some 300,000 people. It’s been nicknamed the “silent thief of sight,” as noticeable symptoms often don’t appear until vision loss has already begun. However, the subject merits some attention, especially on the part of older Canadians, as the risk of being affected by glaucoma increases with age.

WHAT IS GLAUCOMA? Glaucoma refers to a group of eye diseases that result in damage to the optic nerve, a part of the eye that carries visual information from the retina to the brain. Primary open-angle glaucoma is by far the most common type. This disease occurs when the eye no longer drains properly. The resulting back up of aqueous fluid, the fluid that hydrates the eyes, puts pressure on the optic nerve.

DIAGNOSING AND TREATING GLAUCOMA If it’s diagnosed early on, treatments involving medication, eye drops or laser surgery can generally prevent further vision loss. If left untreated, permanent vision loss is likely to occur.

Eye doctors are able to check eye pressure and perform other tests to diagnose glaucoma, even when it’s at its earliest stages. For this reason, regular checkups with an eye doctor are the best defence against this disease. If you’re over the age of 40, you should get a complete eye exam every one to two years.

As mentioned, Glaucoma doesn’t typically present symptoms. It develops gradually and painlessly.

The first noticeable symptom is the loss of peripheral vision. But as this occurs progressively, it can in fact go unnoticed for a long time.

Choosing the executor of your will Appointing an executor for your will requires careful reflection. The individual will be in charge of administering your estate and carrying out your final wishes.

You want this task to be done both efficiently and in a fair manner.

will entails a lot of work, so dividing the task between two people — especially if the individuals you have in mind have busy lives — is not a bad idea. Moreover, this can help ensure that the estate is distributed in a fair and honest manner.

Very often, people will choose a family member or friend who they trust to execute their will. It’s a plus if this person has knowledge on taxes, investments and financial decisions. However, keep in mind that the person you choose can turn to experts like attorneys or tax accountants to guide them through the process: what’s most important is that the executor is someone you know to be responsible.

And be sure to appoint an alternate executor (or multiple alternate executors) in case the original executor dies or is unable or unwilling to fulfill their duties.

If you don’t feel comfortable entrusting this task to a family member or friend, or if you have a complex estate, you can name a third-party executor such as a bank, trust company or legal professional. While all executors are legally entitled to a fee (this will come out of the estate), third-party executors represent an extra cost.

Note that you have the option of appointing two or more executors or co-executors. Executing a

Lastly, as this is an important decision, don’t hesitate to seek advice from persons you trust, whether it’s family members, friends, your lawyer or the bank.

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Splits for Life TRISHA CURLING

trishacurling@carib101.com

YOGA SPECIALIST

Splits or Hanumanasana carries a beautiful story and was told to me for the first time by a brilliant yoga teacher and friend from Sweden, by the name of Ingrid Andrén (Owner of Studio Move It). I won’t get into the whole story, but she took us on a journey through her entire class.

By way of the story, she helped us to understand that “This pose asks you not merely to stretch your legs but also to bring true devotion into your practice. Hanumanasana expresses the expansiveness possible…the sense that you can overcome any obstacle when your yearning to help

is combined with reverence and respect…

In Hanumanasana you strive to reach much further than seems humanly possible.”

(Aadil Palkhivala, Yoga Column: Hanumanasana, Yoga Journal, Aug 28, 2007).

When you hear “splits” you might think, forget it, that’s not possible. You might be right, but you also might be wrong. It’s true that not every pose is for everyone and there are a number of reasons why this could be, but the journey and process arguably outweighs the end result.

There are a number of poses that will help to prepare you for Hanumanasana. Keep in mind, however, that if splits are not the pose for you, along the way you will gain benefits like increased flexibility, strength and confidence.

Here are two poses that are essential to incorporate in your regular practice.

1. Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana): In a seated position on your mat, extend both legs out in front of

you. If the legs cannot be completely straight, take them out as long as your body will allow. Next, on an inhale, lengthen through the spine by sitting up tall. On your exhale, lean your chest forward while keeping the shoulder blades slightly drawn in towards one another. Your chest should feel as though it is reaching to touch the tips of your toes. Take your arms forward to grasp your feet. You may want to place a yoga strap around your feet if you cannot reach them. This will allow you to grab each side of the strap with your hands to walk yourself forward with more support. Stay in the pose for a few breaths and enjoy the gentle lengthening of your hamstrings and calf muscles.

2. Low Lunge (Anjaneyasana): From Downward Facing Dog, shift your weight forward while stepping the right foot in front between your hands.

At the same time, lower the back knee down, uncurl the toes and place the

top of your foot on your mat. Brace your waist (feel as though you are lifting your pubic bone towards your chest), lengthen your tailbone down, and inhale as you lift your arms up. Stay for a few breaths to feel the lengthening of your hip flexors and repeat on the other side.

All while practicing the physicality of the postures, it is impossible to leave behind the confidence and conquering that become part of your mindset. The sense of power and accomplishment accompany these preparation poses as much as Hanumanasana itself.

The most important takeaway that Andrén left us with at the end of her class was, “Don’t tell Hanuman how big your problems are, tell your problems how big your Hanuman is..” I hope this serves you in both your journey to splits and in life.

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The Power of Thought; Thinking yourself into a powerful 2019 SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

HUMAN SPECIALIST

Welcome back Toronto! If you are just joining us, last edition, we started discussing the power of thoughts and words. I had presented the first quote from one of my favorite books, A Thousand Paths to a Peaceful Life, by David Baird; this book had been instrumental in helping me adjust my mindset; I also wanted to present some work from other authors who have a strong overstanding of the power of words and thoughts.

We also discussed the idea of doing away with your resolutions because if you had not started on them in 2018, you were most likely not going to carry through with them. A wonderful concept in theory, but reality shows that the majority of the changes that we make after the age of 25 are due to traumatic events. For many of us, pain comes before change, but it is possible to learn without going through pain.

This edition we will take you through some more thoughts to reflect on.

“For things to change for you, first you must change.” ~ John Rohn This here is one of the most powerful statements that I have learned. Many of us think that if we have more money, the perfect soul mate, the perfect job and many certifications that this will make us happy. The proof is in the pudding; these thoughts are not backed up by any credible research. In actuality, the more money you have, the more problems it brings. There is no perfect person for you; all relationships take work, and there will be things about your soul mate that you find annoying. The perfect job is only realized if you are following your life passions, and certifications are great, but there are many individuals with highranking degrees who are still very miserable. What good is a degree if you can’t get a job? Change must be intrinsically motivated; there has to be a deficit that is noticed, and then that deficit must be addressed.

Money, partnership, career, and education are wonderful, but only if they exist within an individual who has done their work and is happy without this type of materialistic thinking.

“You have a choice in life: you are either the player or the victim.” Larry Kendall (Revision Simone Jennifer Smith) “Bad things only happen to me.” “My dad left home when I was young, and life was

hard for my family.” “I was abused or molested when I was younger, and now it is hard for me to form relationships!” “I don’t have the money or resources to go to school because I have children, so I have to work.” All of these statements may very well be true, but if you are using them to define your life, you my friend are in victim mode, and it is not a great place to be. Your early life circumstances were not of your choosing; we can all agree to that, but how you choose to let those circumstances define you is totally your choice. Life is hard! There is no denying that life is very hard, but at some point, it becomes our responsibility to change the course of our life. When the people who have caused the pain in your life have passed on, either through death, or life design, you are left here to deal with the outcomes of your trauma. Seeking mentorship, a spiritual leader or a support group are ways in which to start getting over some of these issues. Education of self is the number one way to start taking responsibility.

My words may seem harsh, and I am unapologetic about it. We tend to surround ourselves with people who will wallow in despair with us, instead of people who will say, “I hear you, but when are you going to really start to live.” Community of Toronto, YOU are not alone. Feel free to email me with any questions you may have at simone@carib101.com. I am here to help!

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COLLEEN LINDBERG colleen@carib101.com

LIFESTYLE COACH

There are times in life where we get to a crossroad and have to slow down. It’s not that we actually want to, but our bodies are no longer able to give us energy, sustain movement and we are dead tired.

Been there before? This is the time where we are supposed to rest. So as a driven entrepreneur this for me is super hard. Rest…

I want to fuel up, get moving and change the world, my inner voice calls out. However, my body is saying otherwise. So instead of getting to this point where there is no option but to chill out and wait it out, let’s start to incorporate self-care into our daily lives. Why do we have to hit a wall and completely shut down? We actually don’t.

It’s just that some of us who are naturally

So here are a few tips to keep you moving; 1. Find small increments of time in the day to stop and breathe: This one is a big one that can help keep us calm down, relieve stress and pull the tension out of the body. It is the easiest one to implement because all it takes is to stop however, it’s the hardest one I think because it requires us to slow down and think about it. This action can be done anywhere. You finish a meeting early and you can close your eyes and connect with your breathe in the car before you hit the road. You can do it at home sitting on your couch before you turn the TV on to watch a show. It’s such an easy tool to release the stress in your body and connect with yourself.

2. Working out and movement for the body: Our bodies are meant to move. They are these magical embodiments and our lifestyles sometimes inhibit this from happening on a regular basis. Regular exercise has been proven to help the body deal with

stress (as most times we release it in the exercise itself ) and to help us be happier with who we are. When our bodies and minds feel good we tend to live in this space and it leaks into all parts of our lives. It makes us want to see the people we love, it makes us confident to develop that new product, it helps us get closer to the better version of ourselves. Also, it helps equip the body with stamina to fit illness and fatigue.

3. Take time out for self-care weekly: This one is the game changer. Scheduling time for you to self-care. It might be a spa appointment or playing video games until all hours of the night. Each person’s self-care regime is different, unique and honored.

You have to make a choice as to what fuels your soul and by doing those activities you will find that you are taking care of yourself. You are pressing pause for a while to honor rest, relaxation and connection.

So, wherever you are in the world, on your path or in your journey, rest up my friend.

Take care of yourself so that you don’t have to be forced into downtime and you can keep that train on the tracks.

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Pension division under the pensions benefits act VALERIE DYE valerie@carib101.com

LEGAL SPECIALIST

Under the Family Law Act ‘property’ or ‘net family property’ includes all an individual’s property including his or her pension. The significance of this is that at the time of separation or divorce the pension is included for the purposes of equalization or division of property. It does not mean that there can be an automatic transfer of part of one spouse’s pension to the other spouse. Under the

Pensions Benefits Act, a spouse’s pension will be divided if the Court orders a division and transfer of a portion to the other spouse or if the parties enter into a domestic contract which provides for division of the pension and the transfer of a portion of that pension to the other party. Furthermore, case law has shown that the Court will only order a division and transfer of pension to the receiving party (the recipient) if the paying party does not have enough means to make the equalization payment. Let’s assume for instance that spouse A has net family property valued at $300.000 and spouse B has net family property valued at $400,000. Obviously, since spouse B has more assets he or she has to make an equalization payment to spouse A of about $50,000. Spouse B may not have

$50,000 in liquid cash but may have a pension valued at $70,000. In that case, the Court may order or the parties may agree to have spouse B’s pension divided and a portion of it transferred to spouse A. Pension value Although a spouse’s pension may have a particular value at a particular time, what needs to be ascertained for the purposes of division and transfer is the family law value of the pension. This family law value is arrived at by determining the date the parties commenced cohabitation or the date they got married and the date of separation. The value of the pension for that period is referred to as the family law value. For instance, Spouse B may have a pension value of $70,000 but this value

was acquired between 2000 and 2014. If Spouse B married Spouse A in 2006 and they separated in 2013 then a division and transfer can only be in relation to the value of the pension for that seven year period. This value is termed the ‘family law value’ and spouse A will only be entitled to a portion of that value, not a portion of the $70,000.

Who may apply for a family law value of pension Once parties are married either spouse may apply for a statement of the family law value of the pension. If parties are not married only the party who owns the pension may apply for a statement of the family law value of the pension.

Honoring the past, Inspiring the future KATHY McDONALD kathy@carib101.com

SCHOOL TRUSTEE

We are a few days from the beginning of February and you know what that means. In a few days, for 28 days, there will be a plethora of activities, award shows and concerts celebrating African, Black and Caribbean in Canada and across the globe. I would like to urge everyone to remember one of my favorite quotations “Slavery is not African History; Slavery interrupted African History”. This quote from Mutabaruka should serve to remind parents, students and educators that there is so much to learn about African, Black and Caribbean history that we should seize the wealth of opportunities that will come our way this month. However we should be cognizant of the fact that learning about black history should be a three hundred and sixty five day event.

So now that we are not relegating the learning and exposure about black history to twenty eight days I would encourage readers to revisit the July 10th, 2018 article that I wrote entitled ”Pack a Lunch and Explore Your His-

tory”. In this article there are several exciting suggestions that families, friends and educators can participate in that will expose young, curious and adventurous students to experiences that will shed some light into the vast and varied experiences of people of African descent in Canada and the world.

On Sunday, January the 20th the Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) will have its annual Black History Month Kick-Off Brunch at the Metro Convention Centre in Toronto at 255 Front Street West. Several other events will follow.

They will be coming fast and furiously.

Many school boards across the province will host celebrations. I suggest that you check out their websites and make an effort to attend. What better way to connect with your children than by spending an evening at their school exploring and learning with them about their heritage and culture. Who better to instill a sense of pride than you their parent or guardian?

Honoring the Past Inspiring the Future is the theme for the 18th annual Black History concert which will be held in Brampton. Peel United Cultural Partners is the group that is responsible for this outstanding production each year.

This partnership between the United Achievers’ Club and the Congress of Black Women, Brampton Chapter has been producing first class family entertainment wrapped in an educational bow an-

nually. This year the venue has changed.

This gargantuan collaborative spectacle will be held at Century Gardens Recreation Center which is located at 340 Vodden Street East in Brampton. The keynote is the president of the OBHS, Natasha Henry and the Community Leadership Award will be presented to the Honorable Justice Donald McLeod. There will be entertainment for everyone including Grammy and Juno Award winner Liberty Silver, the Young Legends of Pan, Wings of Passion and much more. The event will be emceed by Colleen Taffe and me. The tickets are a mere $10 thus the show will be sold out fast. So don’t delay. For tickets call Lucinda at 905-459-1942 or Christine at 905-206-9798.

In Brampton, like several municipalities across the province there will be flag raising as well as other ceremonies and opportunities for individuals to learn about black history. Please do your due diligence and check your municipality’s website for the details.

The Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) is a hidden gem in Brampton which has a host of different events celebrating black history in the Peel Region. Come and visit this quaint and refreshing retreat in the heart of downtown Brampton. On Saturday February 16th from 2-2:30 Karolyn Smardz Frost will be discussing her prize winning books Steal Away Home and I Got a Home in Glory Land. This educator

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On February 16th at 10am the Brampton YMCA will be hosting their annual black history event. This has always been a great learning opportunity, a chance to take in excellent entertainment as well as a chance to sample some amazing food. Several YMCA facilities and other service clubs like the Rotary also host events so check their websites or pick up the phone and make the call.

Be diligent and purposeful in seeking out rich experiences that will help to inspire your children to be the best they that they can possibly be.

When the family journeys together and explores their roots the rewards are endless and indescribable. So journey with me as we celebrate Black History Month in February and the other three hundred and thirty seven days of the year. Walk Good! Belle Marché.

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JUSTICE WARRIOR

When one thinks of social justice, the regular occurrence of topics relating to racism, sexism, police brutality, inequality, just to name a few, are usually the pinnacle of discussion. Since we live in a society where these topics continue to arise through the proliferation of negative interactions amongst individuals within society, I do acknowledge how the idea of social justice can be exhausting and desensitizing. However, please be aware that injustices occur everywhere, not just within traditional and closely related topics as stipulated above.

This week as I was thinking of what social justice concept to write about, I immediately realized the idea was there right in front of me, literally. What I mean by this is that the idea of what social justice issue to write about came to me in class as my professor discussed how the popularity of something as small as a song, resulted in the unjust treatment of a Zulu tribesman named Solomon Linda and his entire family.

Solomon Linda was a Zulu tribesman who had a gift of music and a voice that he shared with the world through generations. One day in 1939, for the first time, Mr. Linda stood in front of a microphone in the only recording studio in Africa when he created a skein of 15 melodic notes which would become a huge hit that would impact the world. At this point, many of you may be looking at Mr. Linda’s name without an idea in the world of who he is and what song I claim to think you know; however, if I asked you to name the first song that came to your mind when I mentioned the movie “The Lion King”, 90% of you would mention the song “In The Jungle”.

“In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion sleeps tonight”. Did I jog your memory? Well, you may be asking how this story contributes or has anything to do with social justice but, it does in many ways. Peete Seeger was an American folk singer who was introduced to “In the Jungle” or back then known as “Mbube”

by Alan Lomax who had received a package of 78s flat disc records from a record company in Africa with hopes that someone would want to release the song in

America. Nevertheless, what makes this story so unfortunate is that Mr. Linda, the originator of this song, received no credit whatsoever; especially within the realm of royalties from his creation.

This song was passed through a plethora of musical artists such as Peete Seeger, The Weavers, The Tokens, R.E.M and the very familiar version seen in Disney’s The Lion King. From the year 1948 till now, “In the Jungle” has spawned a number of versions in different languages and passed through the hands of musical greats and as powerful and transcending this may be to some, this situation tells the all too familiar story of a black man who according to Rian Malan, gave more than he got and ended up with nothing.

This one song produced 160 recordings of three different versions, thirteen movies, half a dozen TV commercials and a hit play which brings in an estimated value of 15-20 million dollars; possibly more and somehow Mr. Linda’s share valued to one $12,000 payment from The Richmond Organization, a $1,000 cheque from Pete Seeger and any future payments in relation to the song and 12.5% of royalties which amounts to $275 dollars a quarter. Please note these are figures based in the 1990s.

On October 8th, 1962, Mr. Linda passed away without ever realizing the impact his song had on the world. Meanwhile, while the growing success of his creation, his daughters were living in poverty in a house made solely of bricks with no ceiling and other harsh living conditions without realizing they potentially were the rightful owners of a song their father created before they were born.

However, due to unequal and unfair copyright practices of the ’50s and ’60s, Mr. Linda’s daughters were not legally entitled to a heavier share of the royalties made off of their father’s song.

Although there are more details and facts that would essentially help you understand how upsetting this situation really is, what can be taken away from this entire story is that injustice happens in many facets of society, especially within the entertainment industry. Of course, there are many laws in place now that prevents this type of exploitation however, it is necessary to understand injustice through a historical lens which can potentially provide insight on why social injustice happens and where change needs to be implemented.

For more information on Mr. Linda and his story, feel free to read the 36-page excerpt of “In the Jungle” by Rian Malan.

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What is Universal Design?

Universal Design is an approach to architecture and design that seeks to make spaces accessible to all people, regardless of age, size or ability. The term was coined by Ronald Mace, an architect who focused on making public spaces easier for people with physical disabilities to use.

Universal Design differs from other approaches to accessible design and assistive technology because instead of trying to meet the specific needs of individuals, it strives to integrate people with disabilities into the mainstream. In other words, it focuses on offering accessibility to everyone rather than helping people with disabilities cope with barriers that could have been avoided in the first place. Common Universal Design features include ramps, curb cuts and push-button doors, which not only assist individuals with limited mobility but also make spaces easy for all people to use.

Although typically used in public spaces, people can integrate Universal Design principles into their homes. Here are few ways this can be done: • Replace door locks with keyless entry systems • Have a full bathroom on the ground floor • Use open shelving in the kitchen instead of cabinets with doors • Install grab bars and no-slip flooring in the bathroom • Replace faucets with touchless or single-lever controls • Invest in a walk-in shower With life expectancies rising and higher survival rates for people with disabling conditions, disability-friendly homes are increasingly in demand. Taking steps to make your home more universally accessible will likely prove beneficial and could become a selling point should your home go on the market.

Four ways to display your decorative dishware Are you tired of keeping your beautiful dishes hidden away? Why not use them to decorate your home so you can enjoy them all year round? Here are some ways to turn your dishware into decor: 1. Exhibit them in a cabinet. If your dishes are family heirlooms or especially valuable, the best way to display them is behind glass. Choose a glass-fronted cabinet or hutch with shelves for showing off your collection.

2. Hang plates on the wall. Hang your most beautiful ornamental plates and other dishes on the wall using hooks or plate hangers, either individually or as part of a tasteful arrangement.

3. Use individual pieces as accents. Choose a few key dishes to use as decor in your living room, kitchen or bedrooms. Larger pieces like teapots and tureens can stand on their own on small tables or shelves while smaller dishes like teacups can be used to dress up bookcases and bathroom counters.

Throw pillows: the easy way to integrate seasonal decor When the seasons change, you probably change the clothes you wear and the food you eat. Why should your living room be any different? If you’re not the type to have multiple boxes of decorations but you still want your space to feel seasonal, try swapping out your throw pillows.

SPRING AND SUMMER With the bright sun and warm days, these seasons call for bright colours and light textures. Go for botanical or gingham prints, and don’t be afraid to mix patterns. For an extra warm-weather vibe, go for breezy linen and cotton fabrics.

4. Repurpose them in your home. If you have dishes you’re holding onto but no longer use, consider turning them into something new. Old teacups, plates, bowls and pitchers make great vases, planters, candleholders and soap dishes.

Another way to display your dish­ware? Remove the doors of your kitchen cabinets so the shelving is exposed. This way, you can show off your best dishes while keeping them near the stove so you can easily use them whenever the occasion arises.

Accent ceilings: a great way to make any room stand out When it comes to interior decorating, ceilings are rarely considered beyond the customary coat of white paint. But instead of ignoring your ceilings, think about highlighting them to make your rooms really stand out.

FALL AND WINTER When the weather cools down, you might want your living room to have a cosier feel. Throw pillows in darker, moodier tones made of rich fabrics like velvet are perfect for this time of year. For an après-ski feel, choose knitted wool pillows.

A jewel-toned ceiling in an otherwise neutral room will make the room look taller while adding a lively pop of colour.

Tin ceiling tiles (or plastic ones made to look like metal) add a touch of old school glamour to any space, especially a kitchen.

If you have a home with unconventional ceilings that are vaulted or beamed, painting them will highlight the unique feature. Likewise, consider using wallpaper on a tray or recessed ceiling for greater impact.

Paint and wallpaper aren’t the only things you can put on your accent ceiling. Hang a tapestry on the ceiling for a bohemian look or decorate a child’s bedroom with polka dot decals for a modern take on the glow-in-the-dark stars you may have grown up with.

No matter how you choose to embellish your ceiling, make sure you don’t overwhelm the room by keeping the walls simple.

No matter the time of year, be sure to choose pillows in a variety of shapes, colours and textures for visual interest, but keep your seasonal theme in mind to maintain a cohesive look.

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Which class of SUV is right for you?

Are you looking to purchase a sports utility vehicle (SUV) but are having trouble narrowing your options? To find out which class of SUV best suits your needs, keep reading!

MINI (OR SUBCOMPACT) CROSSOVERS In this rapidly diversifying class, you’ll find models like the Chevrolet Trax, Ford EcoSport, Honda HR-V and Hyundai Kona. These vehicles typically share a car platform with the automaker’s similarsized vehicles. The Trax, for instance, is based on the Sonic while the HR-V is based on the Fit. However, unlike their parents, these vehicles are offered in all-wheel drive and their smaller size makes them zippier and easier to park. On the down side, they have a modest carrying capacity and limited off-road capabilities.

With their handy size and impressive manoeuvrability, mini crossovers are a good fit for young professionals, young couples without children and navigators of the urban jungle. However, families are usually better off with something larger.

COMPACT CROSSOVERS In this class of SUVs, you’ll find models like the Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Escape, Dodge Journey, GMC Terrain and Honda CR-V. Compact crossovers are more spacious than the average sedan, have a higher driving position and include considerable cargo space (which can be maximized by folding down the back seats).

A great option for families but also popular among professionals, compact crossovers include high-end models like the Audi Q5 and BMW X3 as well as true luxury vehicles like the Porsche Macan, Audi SQ5 and BMW M40i.

MID-SIZE CROSSOVERS The SUV of choice for those looking to trade in their minivan, this class of crossover vehicles includes the Honda Pilot, Hyundai Sante Fe Sport/XL, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Kia Sorento and Mazda CX-9.

A number of models offer the option of a third row of seats; however, note that the back row tends to be cramped and difficult to access for adults.

Perfect for large families, mid-size crossovers are also a popular option among outdoor adventurers and athletes, who appreciate the ample space, which is ideal for storing bikes, camping gear and sports equipment.

FULL-SIZE SUV And, finally, on the large — in fact, very large — end of the spectrum are full-size SUVs. This class includes popular models like the Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon and Ford Expedition. These SUVs have a ton of space, power and towing capacity, but, by the same token, they’re bulky, guzzle gas and are relatively tough to manoeuvre.

Plus, some models are based on truck frames that don’t actually offer more interior space than mid-sized crossovers.

Full-size SUVs are a good option for people looking for a vehicle with both ample seating and a large towing capacity. They’re popular, for instance, among people who tow boats, horse trailers or travel trailers.

For each of the SUV classes on the market, you’ll find models of all different price points. The price disparities typically reside in the features included. Nowadays, there are so many interesting features to choose from that taking the time to look over all these offerings has become essential to vehicle shopping: it can mean the difference between having a vehicle you love versus one you can’t wait to trade in.

When to change your spark plugs Thanks to electric ignitions and trip computers, regular tune-ups are no longer a necessity. However, be sure not to neglect changing your spark plugs.

While some new cars come equipped with extended-life spark plugs, which can last up to 160,000 kilometres. If your spark plugs aren’t of this variety, you should swap them out at around 50,000 kilometres. Carmakers typically recommend that they be changed every 48,000 to 64,000 kilometres so as to ensure optimal fuel consumption and engine efficiency.

Fortunately, spark plugs aren’t expensive, with the cost being only a few dollars per plug.

While you’re at it, you should also change your spark plug wires (their lifespan is about 80,000 kilometres). Deteriorated wires will detract from the efficiency of your new spark plugs.

Mazda relaunches their famous rotary engine As part of their Zoom-Zoom 2030 plan, which involves incorporating some type of electrification in all their vehicles by 2030, Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the return of its legendary rotary engine, the Wankel engine. The engine will function as a range-extender for hybrid and electric cars. This is in keeping with Mazda’s policy, which consists of continuing to maximize the potential of the internal combustion engine — all while its competitors rapidly turn their focus to electric and hybrid vehicles.

The Hiroshima-based carmaker also promises a major advancement in gas engine technology with the forthcoming launch of its SkyActiv-X engine, which will be used in the next generation of Mazda3s. The SkyActiv-X is a compression-ignition engine that has been modified for increased power and fuel efficiency.

On the EV front, a mild hybrid is in the works.

It’s scheduled to be launched this year and another mild hybrid is scheduled to appear in 2020. These cars are the fruit of the joint venture between Mazda and Toyota, known collectively as EV Common Architecture Spirit Co Ltd, which began in 2017. The virgin company is developing, in addition, a rechargeable hybrid for release in 2021. The electric car scheduled to come out in 2020 will be developed internally by Mazda.

Mazda has announced that the EV technologies developed in their joint venture with Toyota will enter the market after 2020 and will be integrated into other Mazda models.

The company stated their intention to install range-extenders in their EV cars sold in North America and other markets where long car trips are typical.

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WEEK OF JANUARY 20 TO JANUARY 26 2019

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The luckiest signs this week: LIBRA, SCORPIO AND SAGITTARIUS

You’ll find yourself in the middle of an awkward situation.

This anecdote will make your colleagues laugh for years but your ego may be a little bruised as a result.

TAURUS

You spend a lot of time taking care of your home and family; don’t forget to make time for yourself too. You can always make meals in advance for your family.

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GEMINI

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.

Travel is on the horizon this week. Additionally, you’ll find yourself helping your friends and family by being a sounding board. You’ll be recogni­zed and appreciated for your selflessness.

Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column, or 3x3 box.

Love brightens your week. If you’re single, you’ll meet a gem of an individual who wants to start a life with you.

If you’re already in a relationship, long­term plans will solidify it.

CANCER

LEO

PUZZLE NO. 937 44. Mispronounce 46. Policemen 50. Yonder 53. Sound 54. Looked like 56. Shortly 57. Pasture cry 58. The Stars and Stripes 59. Chops 60. Open with a crowbar 61. Class

Town” 27. Half of a bikini 29. Correctly 30. Snakelike fish 31. Blazed the trail 33. Occurs 35. ____ and vinegar 38. Part of a foot 40. ____ of passage 43. Hobo

45. Long pole 46. ____-and-carry 47. Clarinet’s kin 48. Till the soil 49. Mast or boom 51. Gather a crop 52. Frontier 55. Fork over

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pain 34. To’s companion 36. Birch, e.g.

37. Entertain 39. Basketball input 41. Secondhand 42. Kettle

1. Shade sources 2. Horse check 3. Broadcast 4. Excites 5. Took a load off 6. Made cold 7. Scatter 8. Frozen treat 9. Expansive 10. Pupil site 11. Acquires 16. Beginning 20. By means of 22. Game official, for short 24. Kid 25. Wilder’s “____

Your interpersonal skills and dynamic personality will be in full force this week. An event that you organize will be a great success and will have a considerable impact on your future.

VIRGO

There will be lots of action and a number of surprise twists this week. One of your wildest dreams is within sight but the path to get there is still unclear.

LIBRA

Fatigue will start to set in after a few stressful days. You’ll be overcome by inspiration and create a masterpiece.

SCORPIO

Time isn’t always easy to manage: you’ll find yourself with multiple tasks that can’t wait. At work, you’ll be put in charge of some important cases, which will help advance your career.

SAGITTARIUS

You’ll have to fight hard to get that promotion you’ve had your eye on. You’ll be greatly rewarded for a little extra effort.

CAPRICORN

Family events may make you think about moving closer to home.

You’ll have to make an important decision that will require lots of thought.

AQUARIUS

You’ll have the urge to go back to school. At work and in your personal life, there’s a good chance you’ll need to negotiate with strangers or converse in a foreign language.

PISCES

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Top 10 places in Ontario to invest in 2019 JAY BRIJPAUL brijpaul@carib101.com

REAL ESTATE PRO Ontario is a beautiful place with over 415,000 square miles. Approximately 40% of Canadians work and live here. It has a thriving economy and attracts both foreign and local investors.

Compared to other provinces, real estate in Ontario is in demand because of the high rate of employment, good income and expanding population. The Real Estate Investment Network (REIN), provides in-depth research on trends and found that there are 10 cities in Ontario poised to outrun the others.

The first pick is our capital, Ottawa.

Ottawa has a stable real estate market with a low rental rate of 1.7%. Being the capital, there is plenty of employment in various government agencies. Ottawa has a thriving high-tech sector

and attracts a younger age group. Condo prices are about half compared to Toronto, making it a popular relocation destiny.

Next are Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge. They are known as the Tri-Cities, just about 62 miles west of Toronto, and host a large manufacturing and high-tech industry. It is known as the second Silicon Valley. The three top-notch universities attract students worldwide and create additional employment. The prices are affordable, and the vacancy is low.

Hamilton, known as the port city of Ontario, has a population of over 700,000. It is the home of McMaster University and many colleges. Hamilton has the third largest manufacturing sector for food and beverages in North America. Millennials make up 28% of the population and a well-educated workforce is essential for growth.

The city of Barrie is known as the gateway to cottage country. Sitting on the western arm of Lake Ontario, Barrie is only a 30-minute drive from Toronto. With the addition of the GO train, many commutes reside there because of affordable homes. The population is about 200,000, half of which works in Barrie. It is one of the safest cities in Canada. Barrie is consid-

ered an economic powerhouse house with one Kingston, with a population of about of the youngest demographics.

168,000, is only 30 minutes from the US border

Brampton hosts a population of over and about 2.15 hours from Toronto. Strategical600,000 and is ranked as one of the fastest ly located, it offers logistics and transportation growing cities in Canada. It is among the best services to Canada, US, and Mexico. Kingston places to raise a family with lifestyle amenities has one of the lowest corporate tax and it is an such as nature trails to recreational centers. Do all-inclusive community with a vibrant array of you know that Brampton is also a debt-free city? over 200 restaurants.

Brampton’s population is expected to double This is a good time to invest in Orillia. within the next 25 years.

The city lies close to the waterfront of Lake Sim With Ontario’s growing film sector, coe. Recently, Hydro One agreed to infuse beDurham takes the cake. Located in the Golden tween 200-300 million dollars on its advanced Horseshoe, with a population of over 700,000, technology hub here. The city has undergone a Durham is one of the best places to invest. This major revitalization of its downtown core and region is well known for its support for small large businesses are moving in. and large businesses. The region has a strategic Located in the Niagara region, Grimslocation and is well connected to the GO, 400 by and St. Catharines are the next best places to series highways and deep ports. invest. In the past year, real estate prices jumped

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Have you been an investor during the last nine years? More than likely you saw good returns over those years, but something changed last year. It is said that the market takes a negative turn every seven years and since 2016 every investor has been on the lookout for a bad year as it had come to the end of its seven-year good run. Last year however was a shocker for many people. I’d like to share last year’s performance with you.

TSX negative 8.89%; Dow Jones negative 3.48%; S&P500 negative 4.38%; NASDAQ negative 2.84%; Russell 2000 negative 11.01%; MSCI ACWI negative 8.20%; MSCI EM negative 14.25%; Nikkei 225 negative 12.08%; Hang Seng negative 13.61%; DAX negative 22.16%; FTSE negative 14.11%; Oil negative 24.8%. Every single index or stock trade mar-

ket had losses last year. These losses you will see in your upcoming statement when you receive them in January.

What caused these losses and are we expecting the same this year or worse? So, let’s start with what caused them: NAFTA, the trade agreement between the USA, Canada, and Mexico. This took a toll on markets due to the uncertainty of what final agreements there would have been. A trade war between USA and China regarding tariffs. This was a big one that caused many markets to report losses. The FEDS raising interest rates, another big one causing equities sell-off. And finally, the USA government shutdown, currently still on as I write. These four things have caused a major disruption to the markets in 2018 and no one could have foreseen it.

This is not a recession, neither are there signs of a recession but what is to be expected going forward in 2019. First of all, the fundamentals for good returns on investment equity are still there. Housing starts are still good, employment is good, there is no over inflation, trade will resume once matters settle down, oil should level off at its price equilibrium and so forth. But the digits that you were accustomed to in the past years are not the kind that you may expect to see go-

ing forward.

2019 is expected to continue with volatility, perhaps not as aggressive as it did in 2018, but surely far more than it did in previous years. Double digits are not on the horizon, but due to strong fundamentals, the market is expected to provide a positive return this year. Expected and provide are again two different things. When fundamentals are good and markets are performing an unexpected exogenous shock can send market reeling. These exogenous shocks are not planned for and take the market for a quick fall.

What do you do then for 2019? Having experienced negative returns on your portfolio for 2018, do you make a decision that you would rather not be invested? Perhaps that might be a better choice for you, but it ought not to be because you are not making money, it ought to be because you are unable to handle the fluctuations. However, should you decide to stay in the market, you must choose good investment funds which balance out your portfolio. Over time, the market produces a positive return, but the operative word there is over time. Choose good investments for 2019 and you may stay ahead.

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Part of my job as an advisor is to help people who are looking to combine the benefits of a properly designed permanent life insurance policy with an estate plan. The benefit is an asset protection plan that builds wealth and leaves a lasting legacy for generations to come. One such tool to accomplish this goal is through the use of a Joint Last-to-Die Life Insurance Policy.

Joint Last-to-Die Life Insurance pays out a tax-free benefit that pays out upon the death of both insured parties. Typically this type of joint insurance is on a husband and wife, and the policy death benefit is paid only after both die. However, it is possible to insure more than two people, say for example in the case of some key employees. In such a case, the joint insurance policy would pay a death benefit after the last insured dies. If you are new to this type of permanent life insurance, it may seem a little counter-intuitive to only pay after BOTH people have died. And honestly it’s true that in many situations this type of insurance is not the most suitable. When you have spent your entire life working hard

and building up a sizable estate, you may want to let that tradition grow. You may have children or grandchildren that you would like to leave some money. With this type of policy, you can do just that. You can also leave insurance benefits to your favorite charity or any other person of your choice.

Who may need a Joint Last-to-Die Life Insurance?

If you and your spouse have accumulated assets over the years and could have large capital gain values. Investments such as bonds, mutual funds, stocks and investment properties, plus any business shares you may own, could all be taxable. The value of each will be added to the total income of the deceased and hit with future tax liabilities.

and dividends buying more insurance for them. The combined premium for the two is a whopping $186,000 annually! Very few people can afford this kind of insurance. For the same husband and wife to purchase a last-to-die insurance for $2 million, the policy premium was roughly $120,000 annually.

In many situations, the children of elderly parents split the cost so as to mitigate the cost while securing a rather substantial death benefit. Some families choose to do this sort of thing in order to create a substantial estate for all the beneficiaries involved.

Also, there might be a need for specific special needs planning with life insurance in order that a child with special needs is protected financially upon the death of both parents.

How much does a Last-to-Die Policy Cost?

Last-to-die policies are considered a lot less expensive than policies on a single life because an insurance company can spread the mortality cost over two lives, and in most cases, over a longer period of time.

Let me give you an example to make it clearer. This example happens to be a very high benefit and premium, but the principle is the same regardless of the numbers used.

A husband and wife both age 65 years of age are insured for $2 million individually via a Participating Whole Life insurance policy.

The premium payments are roughly $96,000 and $90,000 annually. It’s a high premium, but they both have a guaranteed $2+ million death benefit due to cash value growth

Some cons of Last-to-Die Policies It is probably obvious; the major con is that there isn’t any death benefit until both insured parties have passed away. This is not the financial tool to safeguard your income for your spouse, and it could actually be a substantial burden on your spouse if the surviving spouse has an impaired ability to pay the premiums.

Marital changes could have impact.

It may seem like an impossibility when the policy was put in place, but life happens and marital changes may occur. If they do, the policy is not going to change, so you may want to keep that in mind.

Do your research and talk to a licensed advisor to see if it’s right for you.

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Preview of West Indies vs England; Test Series Jan 23rd to 27th 2019.

West Indies look to upset visiting England KAYLA KARIM

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TC REPORTER The England Tour of the West Indies begins on January 23rd at Kensington Oval in Barbados.

Some old and new faces will be participating in this Test Series, including familiar face, Darren Bravo.

Darren Bravo is set to play his first Test in over two years. The last time Bravo participated in a Test cricket match was in the tour of UAE in October of 2016. Bravo has 3,400 runs at 40.00 in 49 Test appearances, adding veteran experiences to the team’s batting line up. West Indies will benefit from this much needed talent after struggling in their tour of Bangladesh, losing 2-0 with an innings defeat in the second Test.

West Indies have dropped Sunil Ambris, Devendra Bishoo, Jahmar Hamilton, Sherman Lewis, Keemo Paul, Kieran Powell and Raymon Reifer from the squad following both Test losses against Bangladesh.

A couple of other players could be

making their debut for 2019 as well. Twenty-sixyear-old John Campbell, a left handed opener from Jamaica and Shamarh Brooks, a 30 year old Bajan – captain of the West Indies Under -19 team at the 2008 World Cup.

Courtney Brown, West Indies’ chairman of selectors spoke to the media about additions to the team.

“With the return of Darren Bravo, who will add value to a batting department, we expect to see marked improvement”.

“Young, exciting, fast bowler Alzarri Joseph, who was sidelined by injury, returns to the squad and Shamarh Brooks has been elevated for his solid first-class performances over the last three years”.

Brown also mentioned how the team is hoping to bounce back from the loss against Bangladesh.

“After a difficult Test Series in Bangladesh late last year the opportunity presents itself for our team to pick itself up. Although a tough series against England is anticipated, home turf has always been a place where our team has made strides.”

West Indies home record against England shows that the hosts take advantage and play well on their home pitch. After losing the Wisden Trophy for the first time in 36 years back in 2004, the West Indies have not lost a series against England at home since.

However, England who are ranked number three in the world, are expecting to have several thousand supporters in the Carib-

bean over the next few weeks.

Former West Indies’ coach Stuart Law said that the home team should not be underestimated due to their core group of veteran players who have the skills and talent to perform well.

“The best thing about this series is England is going in as red-hot favourites, going in as an underdog you’ve got nothing to lose.

The Caribbean crowd will tell the Caribbean team they are not supposed to win. They (the West Indies team) like proving people wrong as well. It should be reasonably comfortable for England on paper but out on the ground, there are a few guys there with a point to prove and opportunities to cement a place for a long time in the West Indies set-up, so I wouldn’t discount them.” Stated Law who coached the team the last time these teams met in 2017.

The tour will be three Tests ending on January 27th 2019.

Familiar Face Shivnarine Chanderpaul Returns to Guyanese Team. A familiar face for the West Indies and Guyana Jaguars is back.

Former West Indies batsman, Shivnarine “Tiger” Chanderpaul is set to re-join the Guyanese team as an interim Assistant Coach for the remainder of the Cricket West Indies regional four-day championships. The Jaguars made the front staff move ahead of the match at Guyana National Stadium against second place Leeward Island Hurricanes. In addition to Chanderpaul, assistant coach Rayon Griffith was promoted to the post of head coach.

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