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It has been a fun-filled summer thus far for the team at the Toronto Caribbean Newspaper. Since the summer has started, I don’t believe that I have spent a Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday night at home yet, and I am sure our Account Executive Trish Browning can attest to this. We received an exclusive invite to an inclusive party called Crave that occurred on Saturday, June 29th, 2019, at Ascott Park Event Centre, located at 2839 Rutherford Rd, in Vaughn, Ontario. I

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Cherie Johnson Turning life experiences into leadership qualities Welcome back readers to part two of the incredible story of Cherie Lavana Johnson, a young woman who took the pain from her youth and transformed it into something beautiful and inspiring. For those who missed last week, I am going to do two things: give you a very brief update on what you have missed and also provide some corrections that were personally relayed to me this week.

I met Cherie Lavana Johnson at the Jamaica Diaspora Conference, which I attended in midJune. She was there to be presented with the Governor – General Achievement Award for the Diaspora, which is one of the most esteemed awards that you can receive. Upon meeting Cherie, we formed a very unique bond, and this allowed her to share with me some parts of her life that many would keep hidden.

Cherie gave me a call from Columbia because she wanted me to correct a few things about the story.

The first thing I must note is that it was not Cherie’s mom who was in and out of prison, it was Cherie’s dad who was. Cherie’s mom went to prison once and was then deported back to Jamaica. This is why she had spent so much time by herself, and then began her career as a drug dealer. Another minor correction is that Cherie was born in South East London; this had to be corrected because she wants to ensure that she always represents where she is from.

When we left off, Cherie had just had her daughter and knew that it was time to make some changes in her life. She did not get a chance to finish high school, but she had been selected for a program that would give her the credits needed to attend post-secondary. She had to take a test, and failed the math part of it; when she was given a second chance to do the test, she realized that it was Written by Simone Smith the exact same test. She had been left alone in the Toronto Caribbean Newspaper room, so to ensure she passed this time, she called her friends to help her with the answers. She was successful and completed a three-year postgraduate course, which included one year in college. From here, Cherie’s rise inclined rapidly and steadily. She began to work at the National Probation Office and her role was to assist in working with offenders in helping with their reSettle your debts without a bankruptcy habilitation; their goal is to help Reduce the amount to pay back, no interest victims by changing lives. While Stop harassing creditors and collection calls working there, she learned how to build support packages for Get rid of tax debts, protect your assets people who were reintegrating Stop garnishments and lawsuits into society.

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She realized at that point that she would have to get her credentials up, so she applied to four different Universities hoping to get her diploma. You can imagine her disappointment when not one school accepted her; it didn’t help that she had a sister who would remind her how stupid she was and continuously reinforce her of her lack of worth. What her sister didn’t realize was that Cherie was using all of this for fuel, and what a blaze it was going to be.

Cherie went ahead and completed some conditional courses, which would help her get into University, and wouldn’t you know it when she reapplied, Cherie got accepted to all four of her selected Universities. After all that work, Cherie graduated with her Social Work Diploma but decided that social work was not for her. When reading this, you have to remember that Cherie is also a young mom, and she had vowed to put her daughter before anything. Nothing could come before her daughter, not even money.

After speaking to one of her earlier mentors, she realized that the only way to really live in her purpose was to share her truth and serve those in the community who had experienced a lifestyle like her own. She began to actively work with youth, especially high profile gang members. If anyone understood that a person could change if given the right support, it was she. What made it easy for Cherie was that she could relate to the youth; she was able to relate to their life stories, and speak their language. This opened up trust between her and the youth in the community; they could see with their own eyes someone who had faced the same trials and tribulations they had and had overcome to live an extremely fabulous life. For most of our youth seeing is believing, so Cherie consciously showed her community her lifestyle and proved that it was attainable, it would just take some hard work.

“Turn your life experience into leadership quality.”

(Cherie Johnson) Cherie has successfully contributed to her community by being a role model to those in her life, and to the women who may have given up. One of her programs works with the top women offenders in the UK. It is a 16-week program that includes 5–10 hours of contact with the offender each week. The program has 14 key areas that must be passed, and the women who Cherie works with have a pass rate of 9 out of the 14 key areas. This is possible because Cherie pushes for excellence, especially with the women she works with. She works directly with the prisons, and assists in teaching offenders and provides moral support. Cherie has been honoured with the: Honourable Civic Award, Business Woman of the Year Award, and the Entrepreneur of the Year Award. It was such a pleasure sitting down with this young lady; the Toronto Caribbean Newspaper will continue to follow your rise, and we will meet you there at the top.

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GTA Black and Caribbean Communities raise $300,000 for Historical Photography Collection STEPHEN WEIR stephen@carib101.com

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Earlier this month, the Art Gallery of Ontario announced that it had just purchased a significant collection of historic Caribbean photographs. The purchase would not have happened without the financial support of the Canadian Caribbean Community

Since the news broke about the purchase, people continue to talk about the story on Facebook and Instagram! The Art Gallery of Ontario’s purchase in New York of The Montgomery Collection of Caribbean Photographs has brought more than 3,500 historical images to Canada.

The photographs, taken between 1840 and 1940, are from 34 Caribbean countries including Jamaica, Barbados, Guyana, Colombia, and Trinidad.

This BIG art buy was made possible in part by the contributions of a group of

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27 donors, the majority of whom are from Toronto, Hamilton, Brampton and Mississauga’s black and Caribbean communities.

Collectively they raised over $300,000, with a lead gift from Dr. Liza and Dr. Frederick Murrell. Reporter Stephen Weir was able to get the donation story online almost as it happened, and we are glad that we did.

Since then, he has been peppered with questions from readers in North America and the Caribbean.

Last Thursday he was invited down to the AGO to join their employees in getting the first look at some of the collection. While there, Weir took the opportunity to pose three Facebookers’ question to Julie Crooks, the Art Gallery’s Assistant Curator of Photography and the catalyst for the purchase of the collection.

Former Toronto city councilor Ceta Ramkhalawansingh asked us to ask if the collection covers the full diversity of Caribbean communities: “South Asian? Indigenous? Chinese? How about the Hindu and Muslim communities? In response, Dr. Crooks gave a resounding yes and pointed to two 19th century photographs taken in Trinidad of Indo-Caribbean people on display. She did say that there are pictures of indigenous people, and all the many communities of the Caribbean, however, the

pictures from the larger countries tend to be more inclusive in terms of diversity than the smaller islands.

Weir did receive a texted question from the US as to whether the photographs were taken by white Europeans or by locals. “A lot of the photographers were European from France in Guadeloupe and Martinique, English in Jamaica and so on,” said Dr. Crooks. “Most of these photographers would have had local assistants and

apprentices.”

Retired professor Karl Watson contacted us from Bridgetown, Barbados to ask if the collection would be accessible to Caribbean researchers. The answer from the AGO was yes, of course, but with one complication, “Researchers will have to come to Toronto to see the pictures. There is talk of digitizing the collection and it is a timely process.”

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Who You Callin Black Eh? Theatre for the People, by the People SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

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I believe it was the headline of this play that caught my attention. I mean, Who You Callin Black Eh? I was shocked by the boldness of the title and I contacted the playwright Rita Shelton Deverell as soon as I could to learn more. This play is one that needs to be experienced, and not necessarily retold, so I thought I would present this article a little differently. I actually attended the second show, which was on Saturday, July 6th, 2019 at the Factory Theatre Studio just off Bathurst and Adelaide. I arrived a little late, and Rita who happens to be one of the gentlest, sweetest souls I have ever met, waited for me and led me in to catch the tail end of the production.

The play was picked up at the Alumnae Theatre New Ideas Festival in 2017. It was then selected to be part of the Fringe Festival, which runs from July 3rd – July 14th. An assemblage of artists founded the Toronto Fringe in 1989; their goal was to provide a platform for grassroots performing artists.

Since then, the Toronto Fringe Festival has become the largest theatre festival in Ontario. They showcase anywhere from 150+ productions every July at about 30+ venues around the city of Toronto. It is truly an act of manifestation to have your script chosen to be a part of Fringe because it is chosen by lottery in contrast to juried festivals in which the acts are selected based on their artistic qualities. I would like to take this time to introduce each of the parties involved in putting on this dramatic tale of race and shadism that exists in the black community.

Rita Shelton Deverall decided that theatre was her passion at 8 years old. Born in Houston, Texas (pre-civil-rights legislation), Rita has seen and experienced things that we have only watched or heard about. After dabbling in broadcasting for a while (CBC, Vision TV, APTN), at the age of 60 she decided that she was going to start writing plays because she realized that there were many stories that were going untold. This play is based off her time spent in Halifax where she had met some biracial, racially confused, split personality young people.

During our interview, she reiterated the importance of surrounding yourself with a great team. This is why she hand-selected

her team that was going to bring the play to life; it includes: Clara McBride (Director/Mask Making and Design), Clayton Batson (Stage Manager/Assistant Director), Jessica Bowmer (Actor, Creator and plays the mother of Heroine), Brendan Chandler (Cree-English Artist, plays Heroine’s love interest), Chattrisse Dolabaille (Playwright, Actress and plays main role Heroine), Osaze Dolabaille (Musician, and actual father of Chattrisse), Jason Pilgrim (Actor, and plays Heroines father), Iliana Spirakis (Greek-Canadian Actress and is the narrator of the story), and finally Jim Plaxton (Lighting Designer).

I spoke with Clayton Batson, Jason Pilgrim, and Iliana Spirakis about what their thoughts were when the first experienced the script. “I knew I wanted to be part of this because finally, I was going to have a chance to tell a story that impacts my culture and community. The idea of racism within a race must be talked about more,” Pilgram explained. Grenadian born Batson had his own experiences with shadism, “In Grenada, I was called everything from brown boy, to Coolie. It was not until I moved to Toronto did anyone just consider me what I am, a black man!” Spirakis had mixed emotions about the script when she first saw it; she had never heard about shadism before being part of this play. “I realized that this topic must be important in Toronto right now.”

Osaze spoke proudly about having the opportunity to work with his daughter Chattrisse, “I take no credit for the wonderful work that my daughter does; yes, I did expose her to the industry, but it was her choice to pick it up and go with it.” Chattrisse, who patiently waited to speak with me, told me what it was like to be involved in a play like this. “I did a cold reading for the part of Heroine, and my first thoughts were, I hope people don’t mess up the name of the play.

Each word was picked very specifically and has a great meaning. I live for the moments in the play that make people laugh, and at times, some of these moments surprise me.”

Finally, I was able to steal a moment to speak with Director Clara McBride, “My first thought was I’m white! Am I the right fit as the director for a play like this? Rita assured me that I was. I have bi-racial children, and they have asked me, am I dark mom, or am I light? After reasoning with myself for a bit, I realized that I had to do this, and I found using masks was a way to portraying lightness and darkness creatively.”

This play is something to be experienced; it will be showing on: Thursday, July 11th, at 5:45 pm, Friday, July 12th, at 4:15 pm, and Sunday, July 14th at 12:15 pm. Warning; you can not arrive late or you will not be let in, so get there on time.

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It’s not just jump up; Carnival, Mass, and its Emancipated Origins MICHAEL THOMAS michael@carib101.com

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Call it a carnival, mass, jump up, costumes, or whatever you choose to name it, there is a serious and not so pretty history behind the African-Caribbean celebration most popularly known as Carnival.

Toronto Caribbean Newspaper was privileged to engage retired awardwinning mass designer, educator, and veteran mass man Mr. Clarence Forde himself in conversation about the history of mass, carnival and The Freedom Fete as he calls it.

Forde explained how in 1834, the House of Lords in England delivered what was called The Emancipation Act. This act was not recognized in Trinidad until 1837; reason being the emancipated celebration was not going over well with the plantation owners. The plantation owners began to pressure the British politicians to muzzle the celebration because the Africans wanted to celebrate until they were tired, and this meant there was little work getting done. The British politicians, in an effort to shorten or control the former slave’s celebration of freedom came up with what they called Carnival. Before this, the African slaves used to call the celebration Freedom Fete.

One cannot speak of Carnival without speaking of mass, and the veteran mass man told Toronto Carribean Newspaper, “Every costume has a symbolic

meaning; we were taunting the plantation owners and dressing like them, that’s why we have the Dame Lorraine charater. The slave masters did not care who impregnated who, and as a result of this mindset, big and strong men were pushed into huts at night to breed the women. This is why we have the Baby Doll character who goes around telling every man she meets he is her child’s daddy. From looking at some of our young men today, it looks like they inherited the Baby Doll tradition by having lots of baby mothers.”

Mass and Carnival itself has a very painful history Forde explained “Even drums were banned on the plantation because the slave masters thought it was a way of communicating with another plantation. This is when the creativity of these slaves took over. They made holes in the bamboo joints and used them to make a musical instrument called the Tambu Bamboo. The Pierrot was a way of using lots of different pieces of cloth to cover the body, and a face mass was to hide their identity from the slave masters hence the word mass, meaning to conceal.”

Mass and Calypso are cousins some would say, and Forde gave some insight into that part of the roots of Carnival too. “The calypsonian as a slave would put on a facial mass, hide in the bushes where the plantation owners had their garden parties and taunt him by singing out the problems of the plantation in calypso in order to embarrass the plantation owner, a practice known nowadays in the calypso tent as piecong.”

Mr. Forde’s purpose is that of an educator in the art and history of carnival and mass. He told Toronto Carribean Newspaper, “Carnival these days is heavily monetarized, and that is what we are staying away from, the slaves did not have any

money to buy costumes therefore they had to be creative. From the Jab Jab with the oil and molasses on their skin, to the Dame Lorraine’s who stuffed the breast and bums with whatever they could get.”

Cajuca Mas Arts - of which Forde and his wife Jackie Forde who is an artist are a part of is in the business of entertaining while educating at the same time.

Forde told Toronto Carribean Newspaper, “We are walking in the footsteps of our forefathers; that is why we try to keep our costumes very affordable. We are not in this for the money; we are trying not to have any costumes that are hundreds of dollars.”

For folks who think that Carnival is all about getting drunk and doing stuff that they would not ordinarily do, Forde says, he has sympathy for them and that is why he is in the business of enlightening others of the origins and suffering that has created this great culture. Forde told Toronto Carribean Newspaper his favorite words are “The story must be told.”

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SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

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After a very long and tedious drive from Brampton, Trish Browning and I were relieved when we saw the sign for Rum Diaries. We both eagerly got out the car to stretch; the drive was not a fun one, but we knew that the night ahead of us was going to be well worth it.

Toronto Caribbean Newspaper had made the trek down to Ajax to be part of the Durham Caribbean Week Proclamation Reception on June 27th, 2019.

We had heard that it was going to be a star-studded event with acts including: Razor B, Ray Robinson, Steele, Jimmy Reid, Tonya P, Liberty Silver, Mel C and the talented Warrior Love Band. It was so much more than that, but we will get there in a second.

Not too long after arriving, Mary Galvan, the Founder of Durham Caribbean Festival, greeted us. With a resounding smile, and a giddy, playful energy, Mary was the perfect host for an event like this.

We were escorted to a booth and began

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We also had an opportunity to speak with Jim VanDusen of Chevrolet Buick GMC, who proudly spoke of his involvement and the fact that he was honoured to once again be a sponsor and supporter of the Durham Caribbean Festival. Through our conversations, we learned about how exciting this week is for the Caribbean community in Ajax. It was nice to be able to celebrate their Caribbean heritage without having to take that drive into Toronto. From Thursday June 27th – Wednesday July 3rd, members of the Durham Caribbean Community had the opportunity to: enjoy live entertainment, participate or spectate at a Carnival Parade, enjoy an afternoon of African Dance and Groove (Afiwi Groove), delight themselves with a fish fry (Mr. Delicious), have intellectual conversations around networking and entrepreneurship (G Centre), and even try their lungs with some karaoke.

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Mayor Shaun Collier spoke on his appreciation for Mary Galvan and the work that she has done in Durham, and he was especially impressed with the amazing work that the Caribbean community is doing in Durham.

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Canadian premiere screening of Yardie directed by Idris Elba at CaribbeanTales Film Festival SELINA McCALLUM salina@carib101.com

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It was a full house for the kick-off of the CaribbeanTales Film Festival on Thursday, July 4th. showing the Canadian premiere of Yardie, a film directed by Idris Elba. Yardie is a 2018 British crime drama film and is based on the novel by Jamaican-born writer Victor Headley. The premiere took place at The Royal Theatre on College St.

The film stars Aml Ameen, Shantol Jackson, Stephen Graham, Fraser James, Sheldon Shepherd, and Everaldo Creary.

CaribbeanTales is a registered Canadian Charity committed to building community in Canada since 2001.

Today, CaribbeanTales has grown into a group of companies – the CaribbeanTales Media Group — that produces, markets and sells Caribbean-themed audio-visual content across the globe.

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Courtney Panchan, the Festival Manager, Manager and Acquisitions and Operations of Caribbean Tales Worldwide, has been working alongside Frances-Anne Solomon on all CaribbeanTales’ projects and affiliated companies since February 2006.

Panchan is dedicated to the success of CaribbeanTales and was happy with the turnout for the film.

“Having a sold-out show tonight was amazing. We all worked very hard. The team is very small this year, it’s around the clockwork. There’s about four of us that are doing everything we can to make it happen,” said Panchan.

Panchan says what the best parts of the film, Yardie, for her. “The film was a directorial debut by Idris Elba and the acting was good. I am half Jamaican and half German, but I really resonate with my Jamaican side. So, to see a lot of Jamaicans on camera and see Jamaica in the 70s and 80s, all of it was very enlightening and wonderful,” said Panchan.

Diana Webley, the Associate Festival Director and the Co-director of the Caribbean Tales International Film Festival, has 12 years experience as an event and festival specialist working with programmers, community leads and partners to shape the artistic direction and interact with internal and external departments. She has managed over 200 events a year.

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cially from a women’s perspective is what we’re asking more of. In terms of the Caribbean diaspora, that’s the purpose of CaribbeanTales, that’s the vision our CEO, Frances-Anne Solomon wanted, and it’s coming to fruition, so it’s very exciting to see it happening right now,” said Webley.

The opening night for CTFF will be on September 4th, 2019, and the festival will end on September 20th, 2019. It is also happening around the same time as the Toronto International Film Festival.

On September 8th, a program called the Big Pitch + Red Hot Mixer, happening at the TIFF Bell Lightbox, will feature all of the emerging filmmakers from around the world.

“It’s a new day, that’s our theme, and it’s because we’re seeing things in these films, that we don’t see every day, especially being in Canada, being Caribbean Canadians, we resonate with who we are but we don’t get to see it all the time on screen,” said Panchan. So, the fact that we bring these films once a year to the festival for everyone to see is a great experience.”

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One audience member, Dionyse, felt that the film was building on to the single story of black people being violent and involved in drugs, guns, and gangs.

“I think we have to start making films about Caribbean people who made different choices because there are a lot of Caribbean people who grew up on the same streets [in Jamaica] and they made different choices,” said Dionyse. “They built something so that we could be who we are today. That narrative, I am tired of it. It is not the majority of our people.”

Webley believes that bringing more Caribbean films made by Caribbean people to the spotlight for the world to see will create various types of narratives.

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At 75 years old, Reverend Evangelist Dr. Reuben Smith, moved the crowd with dance steps reserved for men half his age. He had been asked to be a part of a Royal Formal Dinner and Dance held at the Jamaican Canadian Association on Sunday June 30th, 2019, put on by Planet Earth Productions. In an electrifying performance, Dr. Reuben Smith showed the crowd that age is only a number, and when you have an opportunity to do what you love, you do so with everything you have.

When the Toronto Caribbean Newspaper team arrived at the event, it was running a bit late, but Dr. Smith sat there, cool as a cucumber waiting for his chance to perform some of his gospel reggae hits. With the room still waiting for what was looking to be a great night of entertainment with acts including: Inspector Lenny, Latoya Mullings, Polly Pumpie, and the Arsenals Reggae Ska Band, we had an opportunity to sit down with Dr. Smith to discuss his love for music and his history here in Canada.

Dr. Smith made Canada his home in 1969, and was actually one of the first black men to ever live in Stouffville, Ontario. Performing on Canada Day was an honour for him because he has seen the changes in Canada since his first, very

cold days here. I asked Dr. Smith if performing made him nervous, “I don’t really get nervous anymore. I have been doing this for so long, and I practice so that when the time comes I am not nervous. I just enjoy going out on stage and giving the audience my best.” His best was exactly what the audience got; Dr. Smith started the night off with an energetic and lively performance, which set the mood for what was to come.

Dr. Smith was followed by another electrifying and quite humourous performance by The Arsenals 100% Kick-Ass Ska Band. The bandleader Dizzy Minott worked the room with his trombone, surprising the audience with his antics. The Arsenals is a Toronto band formed in 1994 by Crash Morgan and his brother James Morgan. After Crash Morgan’s untimely passing, Dizzy Minott (who happens to be the cousin of late Sugar Minott) was asked to keep the band going in honour of Crash’s memory.

On Sunday June 30th, Dizzy proved that music is timeless; the band actually plays the history of Jamaican music, which is not only entertaining but also educational. From authentic Studio One Ska and Rocksteady, to classic Reggae, the audience was treated to forgotten gems like: “My Boy Lollipop,” “Simma Down,” “Take it Easy,” and “Carolina,” as well as modern songs played to the ska beat (a term called Ska-ter-izing) like “I’m Still in Love,” and Dawn Penn’s classic, “No, No, No!”

Chris Hayle was the emcee for the night, and he kept the audience laughing with his wit and charisma.

Overall, it was a great night for lovers of reggae music, who were able to welcome in Canada’s 152nd birthday in classic style.

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“You are only drinking saltwater. You will never quench your thirst” Senator Hill encourages corporations to invest in Jamaica salina@carib101.com

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Jamaica gave a keynote presentation titled “Jamaica’s Growth Story” at Citigroup Center in New York City on Tuesday, June 18th, 2019.

The corporate breakfast hosted by the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) in partnership with the Destination Experience, was designed to demonstrate the symbiotic relationship between financial wealth management and philanthropy.

The breakfast provided a strategic gateway to share information on Jamaica’s economic turnaround and demystify the island’s business landscape to an audience of international investors including successful members of the diaspora.

Senator Aubyn Hill, CEO of Economic Growth Council and Jamaica’s non-resident High Commissioner to India, offered a review of Jamaica’s economic successes.

the lives of Jamaicans who need a hand up. The AFJ has partnered in providing shelter to the homeless, education to inner-city youth, healthcare to individuals and equipment to health facilities.

Founded in 1982 by a handful of Jamaicans and Americans who loved Jamaica and wanted to see it prosper, the organization has created a legacy of philanthropy dedicated to the people of Jamaica, raising over US$14 million to date on behalf of Jamaica’s non-profit and charitable organizations.

The Destination Experience is an innovative platform of social discovery experiences designed to connect decision-makers with a dynamic network of ideas, people and opportunities.

They are luxury travel and hospitality brand which has created a platform called the Visionaries’ Summit. The summit is designed to attract investment, innovation, influence and big media to the Caribbean and lives up to its reputation as the ‘Davos of the Caribbean.’

Since the establishment, the company has built a community collectively controlling resources estimated at over US$140 billion in investment potential which has seeded over US$300 million in deals.

In May 2015, the Destination Experience was honoured by President Obama at the White House as “An In-

novative Platform for the Promotion of Entrepreneurship and a Unique Business Catalyst”.

The organization has also been recognized by the World Economic Forum at the 2016 Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland and has been featured in Forbes Magazine, The Huffington Post and many other global publications.

The corporate breakfast opened with two financial experts who discussed the current unpredictability and volatility of the market in the short run mostly because of the uncertainty on trade issues. This makes the market nearly impossible to predict for an investor.

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Trying to time markets often results in weaker returns. The importance of using a will, trust instruments and some planning on how assets are held was also stressed at the corporate breakfast, so as to ensure that wealth is secured for the next generation.

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He further stated the importance of getting money in the hands of ordinary people.

“You are only drinking saltwater. You will never quench your thirst,” he said, in discussing the use of debt and fiscal responsibility as policy vis a vis committing to growth.

In economic development, there are various stages of progress to a more modern economy. Senator Hill said that Jamaica has the investment tools, the connections, and the technology to quickly “leapfrog” stages of economic growth and expedite the modernization and overall efficiency of Jamaica’s economy.

Growth is evident in the Jamaican stock market outperforming all major indexes, unemployment has declined to 8% and a stable currency.

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Goodfellas has your fix for all your CRAVE-ings SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

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Continued From Page 1 -- Trish and I entered the gates and headed down the stairs into Ascott Park; the only word that I can think of using to describe what I felt initially was overwhelmed. I had not expected to see this; first of all, the grounds of the park are absolutely beautiful. It is 5 acres of beautiful gardens surrounded by an opulent conservation area. Every inch of the 5 acres was filled with beautiful people, dressed in the finest enjoying the music that was playing from all sides of the park. For a minute I just stood there and took it all in; it was truly an incredible sight.

The idea of Crave was brought to Canada after Alain and his partners experienced an all-inclusive event in Trinidad. I can’t state if they had experienced it at the same time, but whatever they had experienced had impacted them enough that they thought, what if we could do a party

like this in Toronto. An all-inclusive party is a little tricky to pull off; in these parties, nothing is left out and everything including food and spirits are part of the evening’s package. With these type of parties, the people who are there have to be extremely mature because as you know, in some cases excessive spirit drinking can lead to problems. When they finally put thought to purpose on June 24th, 2013, they reasoned that if they were going to avoid this type of issue, they would make it an invite only party. This way if there were any issues, one of the partners could deal with it personally.

Location, style, and budget are probably the most important factors when planning an event like this, and over time, GoodFellas Promo has evolved from their humble beginnings. The very first Crave had 200 attendees; eventually, it grew and they had to switch from their original venue The Beach House to Herongate Barn in Pickering, Ontario, and after a few more venue changes, they have settled in Ascott Park.

I had an opportunity to speak with Alain Arthur, and he gave me the inside scoop on the evolution of Crave.

“One of the best Crave’s ever was in 2015.

To some, it would have been a disaster because they had called for a thunder-

storm and boy did we get some rain. I think it was that day that people in Toronto recognized that the GoodFellas Promotional Team was no joke. Despite the rain, we threw an awesome party. We set up tents and actually valet parked all the guests that came. Yes, we lost money on the event, but it was the impact that made the difference. Our overall goal is for people to come out and have a good time, and they did. A Crave party in Toronto is as good as it gets.”

If you missed out on Crave this

year, no worries; the GoodFellas team has two more parties this summer: On Caribana Sunday, GoodFellas presents DEJEUNER- The Ultimate Food Inclusive Brunch Lime, which will be held on Caribana Sunday at the Birches, and Girls Gone Wine, which is held during Labour Day weekend. Information for both events can be found on Eventbrite. Hands down, Crave was one of the most upscale, classy and overall spectacular events I have gone to in a long time; kudos to the GoodFellas team; you have me craving for more.

You will Laugh T’ill Yuh Drop watching Snowball from Hell MICHAEL THOMAS michael@carib101.com

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If ever there was such a thing as serious humor, if you ever wanted to laugh until you were on the brink of tears, if you can imagine being in a scene as it was played out right before your very eyes, then Snowball From Hell is a play that you should not miss, These were the words of the majority of the audience that packed the Jamaican Canadian Center on Sunday, July 7th to witness the Toronto premiere of this action-packed Caribbean stage show.

This play has something for everyone; from the teenager named Evadney played by the versatile Theresa Baker who

came home with an unwanted pregnancy instead of a diploma; a criminal hitman named Rupert who poses as a fine gentleman played by Chris Hutchinson; an attorney who hires criminals to do his dirty work played by John L. Phillips; his secretary accomplice/victim/ played by Alma James, and finally Evadney’s mom aka Mama played by Judy ‘Pye’ Cox, a no holes barred ghetto champion, with common sense to burn. One will agree, there is no shortage of everyday ghetto life going on in Snowball From Hell.

Toronto Caribbean Newspaper spoke with one of the two people behind the Toronto production of Snowball From Hell, Kameka Morrison, who told Toronto Caribbean Newspaper how it all started.

“We went to see this production in Jamaica and fell in love with it so much, that we purchased the rights from the writer to showcase it here in Canada, and this is the first time it has been shown here in Canada.”

Morrison said the play impacted her and her partner Robert Gordon so

much with its story of resilience, hope, and courage that they had to have it. “It spoke to the black community so deeply in terms of the struggles that we as a people face daily and that’s when we decided to establish a company and launch this play as our first event here in Toronto.”

As first -time producers, they have acknowledged that it is a lot of work. “We had to source a director to lift this thing from paper to stage,” she said, “And we were lucky to get Mr. Douglas Prout who had directed this play in Jamaica before to be our director here.”

“As for the performers, we wanted the best of the best and it took a lot of networking within the community to get this ensemble cast on board; that said, the only person that is new to us, but not new to the business is John Phillips. He is a film and stage actor and he really brings a high quality of condition and passion to the role.”

Morrison told Toronto Caribbean Newspaper that Snowball From Hell is an

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ambitious project that has come together by pure faith and having a crew that believes and supports a dream. “We want the public to know that Snowball From Hell is a different play with a different outcome.

This play deals with real issues like victimization, child alienation, and poverty to name a few.” The message of this play Morrison said is “Do not just live for yourself but help to uplift your community as well”

This ‘laugh till yuh drop’ performance of “SNOWBALL FROM HELL” will continue, on Friday, July 12th. The show will play at the Speranza Banquet Hall in Brampton, 510 Deerhurst Drive at 8 pm, and then in Scarborough at the St. Clement of Ohrid Banquet Hall, 76 Overlea Blvd, on Saturday, July 13that 8 pm.

Part of the proceeds from these shows will be donated to Na’Shantea’ Miller to assist her to pursue her goal of a Harvard education. More information on “SNOWBALL FROM HELL” and Na’Shantea’ Miller can be found on Facebook @ 365 Productions or call 437-771 9249 / 647-866 9687.

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Putting the word fun into fundraising; The 16th Annual TCCF Boat Cruise ing for money from the community.

One of their strategies; a boat cruise that is held every year which gives friends and family the opportunity to experience Toronto’s vibrant harbour front and spectacular view of its skyline. This year, guests at the TCCF 16th Annual Boat Cruise were treated to delicious food, fabulous entertainment (DJ Big P, Royal Sound DJ Service) and an overall beautiful day.

While enjoying a first class meal prepared by members of the community, guests were able to take in the breathtaking view that is rarely experienced.

Let’s be real, most of the time we are going from work to home, home to work and we don’t really get to experience all that Toronto has to offer. Guests were able to purchase a glass of wine, beer or a cocktail from the specifically selected drinks list and young and old danced to new and old soca music, traditional chutney vibes, and classic reggae tunes.

Closer to the end of our Toronto voyage, they did a raffle draw and our own Trish Browning won a spring jacket; some of the other prizes included a television set and a leather duffle bag. When we finally docked, the smiling faces of the guests told the tale of the day. Fundraising does not have to be boring or stuffy; TCCF found a way to turn it into a summer event that many will remember, which is why they have been able to successfully pull this off for 16 years. Since 2000, TCCF has paid over $1.3 million to assist children in the Caribbean. This would not be possible if it was not for the work ethic of strong community partners, family members and friends. Until next year community partners; hope to see you all there.

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“How you look so brown,� my partner Dave Rankin asked me when I arrived home on Sunday, July 7th. “�Well, this is what happens when you are out on a boat all day in the sun,� I responded.

I had just returned from The Caribbean Children’s Foundation 16th Annual Boat Cruise, and besides being a little tired and dehydrated, I was also moved by the efforts that this organization continuously puts into helping those who are less fortunate. Charities exist to make this world a better place; TCCF is no different as their long-term aspiration is to help as many children in need as possible. They have a big mission and have helped many families here and in much needed parts of the Caribbean.

TCCF is a 100% charity; everyone involved is a volunteer, and no one is paid. This means that in order to carry out the great work they do, they turn to their community. Getting out there day after day to raise money for the organization is vital but very challenging work; it is why charities face the temptation to cut corners when it comes to fundraising and eventually stop pushing and just settle.

This cannot be said for the TCCF team who refuse to think small, continue to innovate with their fundraising strategies, and regularly cultivate instead of just ask-

Portraying the dark side of modern history; The Refuge Canada Exhibit Earlier this month, he worked with a Halifax museum to open Refuge Canada, a traveling exhibition in PAMA’s main space gallery. This multimedia exhibition (supported by the TD Bank) is showing at museums and galleries across Canada – PAMA is the only stop in Ontario.

“It is hard to believe that the world refugee crisis has impacted Peel,� he continued. “it is estimated that 75,000 refugees have settled in Peel County alone. We aren’t talking about new immigrants to the community – these are people who probably never heard about Brampton until suddenly they are here.�

Through images, soundscapes, first-person accounts, and artifacts the Refuge Canada exhibition brings awareness of the global crisis to Canadians.

Moving through major waves of arrivals from the Second World War era to the present day, Refuge Canada does not shy away from portraying the dark side of

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“The simple truth is this,� said Sam Cronk as he walked Toronto Caribbean Newspaper through a somber new exhibition at PAMA. “No one wants to be a refugee.

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Hopeful stories of optimism and success are balanced by moving accounts of shattered lives, fear, and examples of Canada’s mixed record in welcoming refugees. The show takes visitors through five themes: Life Before, Fear, Displacement, Refuge, and Life in Canada, with hands-on opportunities to get a real feel to the refugee experience.

Nimble Gallery goers can crawl inside a UN supplied family refugee tent, look out a plane window as the shores of Canada approach and listen to refugees tell their stories throughout the exhibit.

Refuge Canada challenges and inspires as it brings visitors on a journey from darkness to hope, always calling into question preconceptions about what it means to be a refugee.

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Refuge Canada runs at PAMA until September 8th. As part of the exhibition, the museum is holding a talk and book signing with award-winning author and Holocaust survivor, Max Eisen: Thursday, Sept. 5th, at 7 pm. Refuge Canada was created by the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. It is located in the National Historic Site at the Halifax Seaport where nearly one million immigrants landed in Canada from 1928 to 1971.

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I am not sure if the reason I appreciate this business feature is because of my extreme love for breadfruit, or if it is the fact that two Jamaican brothers have taken this wonderful fruit and found a way to make it not only popular in Jamaica, but around the world.

For those who do not know, Bresheh is the Jamaican term for breadfruit, a beloved food found in many Caribbean Islands. This very important plant has become a staple in Jamaica and many do not know that the ancient voyaging Polynesians brought it to Hawaii. Before western contact, Hawaii called this fruit tree ulu, and it was a large part of the cultural and spiritual life of ancient Hawaiians. Some of these groves were so large that they were capable of sustaining around 75,00 people. A breadfruit tree is one of the highest yielding food plants producing between 50 to 150 fruits per year and can be as heavy 12 pounds. Captain William Bligh brought the breadfruit tree to Jamaica in 1793; it made sense because it became an inexpensive and nutritious way to feed the large number of slaves who worked on the island.

Rumour has it that the very first breadfruit tree was planted in Path, St. Thomas, which makes the Bresheh brothers, Davian and Randy McLaren’s story a story of strategic opportunity.

The McLaren brothers hail from St. Thomas, home of the breadfruit, which is why they choose to call their enterprise Bresheh. The brothers wanted to translate their love of Jamaica food, and culture into a business venture that

would help their community.

Randy McLaren, the Chief Dream Maker, and Spoken Word Artist trained at the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship, and brother Davian had worked in retail for years and had a naturally creative mind. Together they began to research the textile market, and they found that there was a lot of waste when it came to making baggage and luggage. They began to craft a way to tackle the imported luggage and accessory market that would cut down on the waste, and still produce a luxury product that people would love. On August 1st, 2015, they launched Bresheh Enterprises on their veranda; their goal was to not only bring a high-quality alternative to the mass imported luggage market in Jamaica, but they also wanted to create opportunities for people in their community.

“You have to collaborate to be great!”

(Randy McLaren) What makes this brand beautiful is that when you buy one, you know you are buying an authentic product made with love. Their initial tenacity paid off and they successfully sold close to 150 bags in less than three months of launching.

The McLaren brothers realized that in order to grow, they would need to collaborate, so they went straight to their community. They hired 10 people to help with their project, which included single parents and the deaf community. Things were going so well that Davian McLaren quit his job, and he and Randy pooled their funds to buy an industrial sewing machine. Over time, they went from their veranda to a larger home in Portmore.

“How are you going to compete with China?” (Jamaican Locals) The McLaren brothers are not about competition they are about quality. The custom made, original bags are made

from quality canvas material and upholstery fabric; the plans were to eventually make the bags using rice bags and denim. There were three collections of bags that became very popular; they included: the Bresheh Basic. Bresheh Basic Flip, and the Bresheh Rucksack.

Over time they have upgraded and their new line; the newest Roast Collection is made using vegan leather, with calico insides. Most vegan leather is made using polyvinyl chloride or polyurethane, both of which are plastic-based material, and even with the world’s plastic problem is still viewed as the more sustainable and ethical option when it comes to making: handbags, belts, wallets, shoes and anything else you would typically find that uses leather.

Fashion Fact: One of the leaders in fashion design Stella McCartney uses vegan leather in her designs.

Their new collection called the Roast Collection is exclusive because they patterned it off the breadfruit. It comes in three colours: Black, Charcoal-Grey, and Dusty Brown; the insides of the bags are a light tan colour resembling the inside of breadfruit.

This creative duo has sustained clientele like Miss Jamaica Sanneta Myrie, Emprezz Golding, Chronixx and I-Octane. They would like to eventually bring their brand to the international market and are currently finding ways to streamline their operations so that this can become possible. They see Bresheh as a social enterprise and continue to work with young people helping them understand the inner workings of running a business and being entrepreneurs. You can check out Bresheh on Facebook @pickbresheh, and Twitter @pickbresheh. After all this talk about breadfruit, I am hungry; I may not be able to pick one off a tree here in Toronto, but I can surely improvise with a fashionable option. There is always time for some breadfruit.

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Absolute tranquility, breathtaking landscapes and endless fresh air — there’s nothing quite like a camping trip to recharge your batteries and reconnect with nature. Whether you’re looking to meet fellow campers or to isolate yourself in the middle of nowhere for some much-needed peace and quiet, camping offers endless possibilities for recreation and relaxation. Read on to learn more about this ever-popular summertime activity.

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KERRY LEE CRAWFORD The Evolution of a Man, a Voice, and a Vision

Written by Simone Smith Toronto Caribbean Newspaper

When you hear names like Sean Paul, Glenn Lewis, Jully Black, and Kardinal Offisial, some words that may come to mind are stardom, success, fame, and influential. For our millennial readers, or if you were under a rock during the late 90’s early 2000s, I am going to introduce you to a man who became part of a movement so massive, the effects can still be felt until this day.

It all started in 1995 when four young men took their passion for music and became Toronto’s most decorated partyrockers: Kid Kut, KLC (Kerry Lee Crawford) C-Boogie, and Singlefoot formed a group forever recognized as the Baby Blue Sound Crew. Back then; their mission was to bring urban music to the street, and Toronto talent to the world. From 1995–2007, this Multi-Juno Nominated Platinum and Gold selling group did just that and became recognized as Canada’s Urban Ambassadors.

They had found a unique way to uncover hot talent and hot tracks, and this allowed them to create mix compilations, some of which I still currently play. Kerry Lee Crawford had a specific role, which he mastered with ease; he was able to pick out the hottest tracks, and he also had a knack of knowing which songs would be hits and which would not. His ear for great music also lent him the ability to foster great talent, and many of the popular Toronto acts have passed through Kerry Lee Crawford’s hands.

For a while, Kerry disappeared off the entertainment scene, only to reappear in the world of News Media. Kerry had mastered his transferable skills, and he took all his unique experiences and education and intertwined them to bring a unique viewpoint to news and broadcasting. As a producer, consultant and contributor, he appeared on popular programs including: Discovery Channel, Sportsnet, and The Score. If you do not recognize Kerry the person, there is no way that you can ignore or forget that gravelly, resonating voice that abled him to land broadcasting positions at CBC Radio One, T.S.N., and the Raptor Channel.

There must have been some point that Kerry felt that he could dig deeper, do more for his community. This issued in another chapter for Kerry; The Love Project, a movement he founded in 2011. At that time, he felt that the city and the world had become more segregated, and it was particularly observed in schools.

Kerry recalled a time in the 1970s in his hometown of Malton when communities mixed freely; there was not this, them or us dialogue that has become so popular now. Kerry blames the internet (Weapon of Mass Deception) for this division, and this is why The Love Project was so necessary.

The Love Project focused on two things: educating the younger generation and bringing people together. He was not alone as he aligned the project with organizations like Big Brothers, Big Sisters and the Future Aces. This lead him into direct community work where he was able to speak, mentor and make motivational appearances all across Canada.

On his pursuit for a stronger community, Kerry has most recently become involved in speaking and mentoring at schools in the GTA. Most recently he became a part of a project at Ridgewood Public School called “We Rise Together,” where he focuses on team building and collaborating, as well as integrating topics that encompass Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.

To complete and add to an already established and reputable life resume, Kerry is also on the board of directors for a community organization called Free for All Outreach Ministries.

FFAF was formed in 2000; they saw the need to support youth living in Peel who faced some of the same demoralizing issues that were experienced by children and teens living in ‘high risk’ areas in Toronto. The vision was to develop and offer programs that provided: counseling for youth, homework assistance, mentorship, job placement opportunities, apprenticeship opportunities, biblical studies, and personal development tools.

His role at FFAF has allowed him to take up “God-sized tasks,” like his most recent 100 Tuxedo campaign. His work in the community allows him to keep his ear to the ground, and he learned that there were youth in the community who were unable to go to prom because their parents could not deal with the outrageous cost that goes into going to prom. In his first year of the Tuxedo Drive, 6 or 7 suits were donated; realizing that it was not nearly enough, he put in a call to action to groups and community organizations. The goal was to get 100 tuxedo’s and slightly worn suits donated and ready in time for prom and graduation. When I touched base with Kerry a few weeks after our initial interview, he let me know that he had almost hit his mark of 100 tuxedos/suits, and he was happy with how far the initiative had come.

This summer, Kerry Lee and FFAF have organized a basketball and learning enrichment camp. It opened July 2nd and runs through until August 16th. The camp is being held at David Suzuki Secondary School, located at 45 Daviselm Drive, Brampton, Ontario. The camp is offering multiple all-day programs that include: basketball, cricket, art, drama, math, science, robotics, and some lucky youngster will have the chance to win a $1000.00 scholarship. If you would like to register your young one for this, visit https://www.ffaf.ca/.

There is so much more that can be said about Kerry Lee Crawford; he has proven that he is a Classic Man because he continues to learn from his mistakes, and challenges others to learn from their own. You can personally tune into Kerry at Steps After Dark on G98.7, Monday to Thursday evenings starting at 10 pm.

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Defeat The Heat With Cool Summer Treats

Tips and tricks to stay hydrated

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The nights are shorter the days are longer which means the best season of the year is officially here. If you’ve been keeping up with my column you would have realized from early June I was promoting summer meal ideas. Living in Canada let me appreciate this season more, because you get a chance to go place and do things that you can’t do in winter like backyard BBQ, picnics or even camping. The downside to summer is that some days can be super-hot and dry and our body needs to stay hydrated. So, I have prepared some cool foods to defeat the heat.

How to lower body heat quickly Eating extra amount of cucumbers can keep your body hydrated. We all heard the saying “as cool as a cucumber” yes it does keep you cool.

Watermelon is known as the inside air conditioner. It quenches your thirst and cools you down.

Reduce alcohol intake and avoid fatty foods. These will increase your body temperature.

Up your lemon game this summer. Citrus has a cooling effect on the body so now you know why lemonade is the preferred summer drink.

Indulge in all summer has to offer and stay hydrated by trying these cool treats.

Fruit Kebobs These fruits kebobs are fun to make and can always be made ahead of time for a family day out.

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Orange Juice Popsicle Easy way to add vitamin C to your diet during the hot day in a fun way.

Ingredients • Orange juice • Sliced strawberries • Blueberries • Blackberries • Sliced kiwi

Sauce • 1 cup yogurt • 2 tsp honey • 3 tbsp. milk

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Cancer Awareness Month: Strategies for prevention DR. VIKAS PURI drpuri@carib101.com

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Cancer has deeply affected many of us at some point. It can be a very devastating diagnosis.

It is estimated that: • 206,200 new cancer diagnoses and 80,800 deaths from cancer occurred in Canada in 2017 • Lung, colorectal, breast, and prostate cancer accounted for about half of all cancer diagnoses and deaths • About 1 in 2 Canadians will develop cancer in their lifetimes and 1 in 4 will die of the disease It is important for all of us to be equipped with as much knowledge and understanding of how to prevent and treat cancer. We need to be ready to inspire and instill hope in cancer patients. Many things can be done through alternative therapies that may not be known or thought of. It is well understood that prevention is the best medicine. Your ability to manage stress in your life dictates your health status. Stress caused by physical, chemical or emotional stressors increases cortisol levels in your body which causes acidity and inflammation in the body. This internal environment is a breeding ground for disease including cancer. Therefore, anything that decreases stress levels in your body should be adopted as part of a preventative or therapeutic lifestyle.

One such wellness practice is chiropractic care. Chiropractors are specially trained to detect and remove spinal misalignments that result from a stress response. The result of these spinal misalignments is known as the vertebral subluxation complex. Restrictions in spinal joint function change our proprioception, our sense of where we are in space, which increases the level of cortisol and inflammation in our body. Through chiropractic treatment, known as an adjustment, a chiropractor removes these areas of spinal misalignment, which creates an anti-inflammatory effect, reducing cortisol levels, balancing our hormonal system and improving our sense of well-being. While creating such neurological and physiological effects, those under chiropractic care also report less pain, more energy and improved function overall.

Everyone should adopt chiropractic care as a preventative and/or therapeutic health care service into their life.

Eat more plant foods to reduce your cancer risk The American Institute for Cancer Research’s Third Expert Report declared that a healthy diet and lifestyle behaviours could prevent up to 40% of all cancer cases. Data from 51 million people were analyzed to create a blueprint for cancer prevention worldwide. The evidence was clear: consumption of red and processed meat increase cancer risk, especially colorectal cancer. The report was direct in its recommendations that no level of processed meat intake can confidently be associated with a lack of risk; that is to say, even eating mild to moderate amounts of processed meat such as sausages, salami, cured meat, beef jerky, hot dogs, deli slices, bacon, and ham increases cancer risk. Fortunately, the report also included ways to reduce cancer risk, such as eating a predominantly plant-based diet.

Basing our diets around foods like fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and beans will ensure adequate intake of fiber and other nutrients. Low fiber intake is a risk factor for colorectal cancer, and a diet that is lacking in essential nutrients is a risk factor for many types of cancer. A nutritious diet also boosts immunity, making it easier for our bodies to fight off disease.

Plant foods contain beneficial phytochemicals, also known as phytonutrients, which are chemical compounds that may help prevent many chronic diseases. Many epidemiological studies have suggested that a daily intake of these phytochemicals can reduce the incidence of several types of cancers. Scientists believe that they reduce cancer risk by protecting the cells from damage that can lead to cancer. Great ways to add more plants to your diet include snacking on fruit, making smoothies or green juices, choosing veggies and dip for a snack, serving pasta over a bed of greens, and having one small salad per day with your meal.

Basing your diet around plants and reducing or even eliminating meat consumption also has great benefits for weight loss. A study from Loma Linda University revealed that vegetarians have a lower body-mass index than nonvegetarians. Most interestingly, this was found despite both groups eating a similar number of calories. Maintaining a healthy BMI also reduces cancer risk, as being overweight or obese is linked to 12 different types of cancer.

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Meet the eggplant Large and purple or small and green, eggplants are a staple of many vegetarian diets, and for good reason. Here are the main health benefits of the eggplant.

IT’S PACKED WITH ANTIOXIDANTS The flesh of eggplants is rich in chloro­ genic acid, an antioxidant that prevents cancer and lowers cholesterol. In addition, the skin of the purple eggplant gets its pigmentation from nasunin, a compound that can slow cancer growth.

IT’S RICH IN VITAMINS Eggplants contain considerable amounts of vitamins A, B and C. It’s especially rich in B1 and B6, which help absorb nutrients and promote brain health by stimulating neurotransmitter production.

IT’S RICH IN MINERALS Eggplant flesh provides large amounts of calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. All three of these minerals help maintain healthy bones. In addition, phosphorus promotes good kidney function and muscle health.

IT’S HIGH IN FIBRE One cup of cooked eggplant provides 12 per cent of the recommended daily fibre intake. Consuming eggplant will allow you to stay regular and may help reduce cholesterol levels.

In addition to being healthy, the eggplant is a versatile ingredient, perfect as a side dish or as a main course.

Eggplant flesh can taste a lit­tle bitter and its sponginess means it absorbs a lot of oil while cooking.

Luckily, all you need to do to solve both problems is disgorge the eggplant by slicing it in half, sprinkling salt over it and letting it stand for an hour. Don’t forget to rinse off the salt before cooking.

6 tips to protect your mental health at work Work is an important part of our li­ ves and can impart a sense of pur­ pose and accomplishment. However, according to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, one in five Canadians struggles with mental health issues, and workplace stress is often reported as the primary cause. Among Canadian employees, depression and anxiety are noted as the top two issues.

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Tips for surviving heat waves Heat waves are a serious health hazard. In the absence of air conditioning, here are some things you can do to minimize the risk of heat-related medical emergencies.

• Avoid alcoholic beverages, which can cause dehydration.

• Eat water-rich foods like watermelon, tomatoes and cucumbers and opt for cold meals such as salads and sandwiches.

• Take a cold shower or bath.

• Visit the local swimming pool to cool down. Alternatively, you can use a water hose, watering can or a cold compress.

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• Visit an air-conditioned space like a mall,

library or movie theatre.

• Close your windows and blinds to keep the air inside your home cooler. Keeping your windows open at night is a good idea if the outside temperature is lower than the inside temperature.

• Reduce physical activity and avoid serious exertion if possible.

In addition to the above, it’s a good idea to be familiar with the signs of heatstroke and heat exhaustion, which includes red skin, lack of perspiration, dizziness, nausea and confusion. Be especially vigilant around se­ niors and children.

Keep a close eye on your pets: they too can suffer health complications during a heat wave.

4. Drink sensibly. Avoid using drugs and alcohol to manage work-related stress.

5. Use workplace resources. Take advantage of any well-being or time management resources offered by your employer.

6. Resolve interpersonal tensions.

Speak to your employer, or someone you trust, about interpersonal issues like intimidation or harassment.

Outside of work, make sure to eat well, get enough sleep and exercise regularly. In addition, remember that maintaining a supportive social network can be an effective way to prevent or mitigate mental health issues. And if you need to, don’t hesitate to talk to a doctor or other health care professional in your community.

The mental health benefits of bouldering Bouldering provides a serious workout for your legs, arms, abdominals, fingers and back muscles. It’s a great way to stay in shape, but its most surprising benefits are actually related to mental health.

• Drink lots of water, even if you’re not thirsty.

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WHAT IS BOULDERING? A specific type of rock climbing, bouldering is practised on small formations or artificial walls typically less than five metres tall. Since it’s performed without ropes or harnesses, mats are usually laid out to prevent injury in case of a fall.

BENEFITS FOR MENTAL HEALTH A study published in 2015 followed two groups of depressive patients. Those who participated in a weekly bouldering activity in addition to following their usual treatment showed marked improvement.

Many of their symptoms went from moderate to mild. These findings motivated some German hospitals to use bouldering as part of their treatment program for depression.

While more research is needed, the activity looks like a promising exercise intervention for the treatment of depression.

Researchers believe this is because boul-

dering requires sustained focus and mindfulness, which breaks patients out of negative thought cycles. In addition, bouldering comes with built-in social support, as participants encourage each other and provide advice. Finally, it offers a sense of accomplishment.

Bouldering is a fun and challenging activity that’ll keep you in shape, both physically and mentally.

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“Are there secrets to happiness?” What is it to be happy, or to live a happy and successful life? Is it having money, getting married, becoming a mother, having good health, living in a mansion, or receiving a postgraduate degree? The only question that is more investigative is “What is happiness?” There have been many books written concerning ‘happiness’ and attempting to define the ‘secret’ to happiness, or suggesting how to achieve it. Whether scientific or non-scientific we have discovered that there is not a single (universal) definition, key, or secret to happiness.

Socrates was a classical Greek philosopher credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy, puts happiness in an unselfish perspective, thus: “The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less” — Socrates (469 BCE–399 BCE).

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The thoughtful observer could conclude that our world should blossom into a “new era” of high civilization with peace and prosperity, and hope and happiness. Instead, humanity has been ushered into a “global village,” observably unprepared to manage past challenges, present challenges, and looming challenges of the twenty-first century and the “new millennium.” Has humanity unearthed any secrets to happiness? To try and attempt to answer this question, Marjorie and I have stood on the shoulders (figuratively speaking) of the prophets, philosophers, academics, intellectuals, and the humanitarians to take a ‘panoramic view’ of the “happiness landscape.”

We have not discovered any hidden places or suitcases with compartments filled with secret documents. We have not discovered any hidden paths; every path was visible and straightforward to navigate. Instead, we have discovered that the universe does not withhold any secrets from its earthly inhabitants. The universe teaches simple life’s ‘lessons of happiness’ that can blossom into a happier world for all humanity.

Marjorie and I have discovered that a “spiritual compulsion” informs our higher moral responsibility to make others happy, as opposed to a “material obsession” that is often self-serving. We have discovered that an “Optimum Happiness” state, positively transforms individuals, marriages, families, workplaces, governments, and nations. We have determined that “Joy” in the “Spiritual” realm, informs happiness in the “physical” realm of our lives. We have read that the US Constitution states, “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” as the ‘unalienable rights’ [birthright] of the individual (United States Declaration of Independence in Congress July 4, 1776 —Thomas Jefferson (1743 – 1826).

Marjorie and I have discovered that happiness does not come naturally, or that we can be happy by merely envisioning ourselves as happy. Happiness has a deeper meaning that demands action such as to love, to care, to give, and to receive, fostered by a life of purpose, meaning, and objectivity. We have ascertained that happiness travels along many

paths.

Global travel has helped us to discover five pathways that illuminated our “search for happiness.” We delineate these five key pathways as leading to (1) Spiritual Happiness (love and peacefulness); (2) Moral Happiness (leadership and servanthood); (3) Social Happiness (personal and interpersonal relationships); (4) Intellectual Happiness (knowledge, wisdom, and understanding), and (5) Physical Happiness (freedom from fear, mental and physical well-being).

ligence” (AI), to enable us to make critical lifesaving and life-enhancing decisions.

FIVE PATHWAYS TO HAPPINESS SPIRITUAL HAPPINESS (“Joy”) transcends all other forms of happiness. This path is a noble way that brings both “Joy” and happiness to others and us because it is the realization of the whole purpose of human existence. The spiritual pathway speaks to the foundation of God’s love (agápē) for His creation, which is absolute and unconditional. The practice of this form of love breaks down barriers of intolerance between human beings regardless of color, race, class, culture, nationality or religion.

From the medical scientist to the layperson, all might agree that the human body is complex but marvellously made (Psalm 139:14–16). We are also, as living beings, an integral biological component of the living and breathing universe. Even the living trees exchange matter with people. The trees cleanse the environment of toxins for our health, survival, and happiness.

Each of the five pathways underpins the human journey. They confer upon us the agency of spiritual and material gifts that we desire to experience a life of fulfillment. The benefits become real when we subscribe to a belief in the existence of a higher “Spiritual Intelligence” (SQ), which informs “Human Intelligence” (IQ), for the creation of “Artificial Intelligence” (AI). When these three primary forms of intelligence are in harmony, humanity can realize its fullest “happiness potential.”

The search for happiness will take you along paths that you might not have traveled, although the five paths delineated herein may hold the secret to your happiness.

Some paths that you may have traveled or that you are currently traveling may be the path(s) that have suffocated your happiness and have robbed you of a successful and fulfilling life.

Happiness means a commitment to God, marriage, children, family, and friends; likewise, to recognize, acknowledge, and embrace the “oneness” of the human family.

Happiness means to understand that all people have a common desire for universal love, hope, peace, mercy, fairness, and justice, honesty and integrity, competency in business, and generosity to others.

If there is a secret to happiness, it may lie herein. The secret has become a revelation that you must now share to maintain the potency of its power to transform individuals, families, communities, and nations.

The more relevant inquiry is to seek to understand better, “What is Happiness?” Moreover “Optimum Happiness” (OH), which is a ‘higher value proposition’ than happiness, for human survival as a viable species.

“Joy” is the ‘higher value proposition’ to achieve and sustain happiness. “Joy” is the Sentinel that guards the soul when happiness takes flight —temporarily. “Joy” is a ‘Spiritual compulsion’ rather than a ‘material compulsion.’ A wellspring of “joy” rises within us when our ‘spiritual self’ rises above our ‘natural self.’

Understanding the dual nature of “happiness” (spiritual and physical) is the first step in any unveiling any perceived secret to happiness.

We trust that you are not disappointed that Marjorie and I did not reveal any hidden “secrets to happiness.” Notwithstanding, we hope that we have shared ‘new’ revelations that will engage, enlighten, and empower you to further “search for happiness,” not merely as a temporary material state but as a permanent state of “joy” as you travel life’s path.

MORAL HAPPINESS is the pathway taken to understand, embrace, and practice moral laws.

The principal foci of the moral foundation are: The transcendental and transformational benefits to “moral leadership” in the family, community, corporation, and nation. The benefits of “moral happiness” help to promote “moral authority,” voluntary control of excessive wealth, and unbridled power. It helps individuals, families, and nations to grow and prosper equitably as a unified human family.

SOCIAL HAPPINESS is the pathway taken to build close social relationships with fellow beings, depicted in the following fifteen relationship types: FIFTEEN RELATIONSHIP TYPES THAT ARE DISTINCTLY DIFFERENTIATED 1. Spiritual relationships (between God and man) 2. Marital relationships (between husbands and wives) 3. Parental relationships (between parents and children) 4. Sibling relationships (between brothers and sisters) 5. Romantic relationship (between lovers) 6. Platonic relationships (between friends) 7. Business relationships (between business associates) 8. Associate relationships (between coworkers) 9. Casual relationships (between strangers) 10. Subordinate relationships (between employers and employees) 11. Territorial relationships (between neighboring countries) 12. Sovereign relationships (between nations) 13. International relationships (between nations) 14. Constitutional relationships (between government and people) 15. Judicial relationships (between state and judiciary) These fifteen relationship bonds define human interactions in a myriad of ways depicted above. Social Happiness is not merely with our immediate family and friends, or with our immediate neighbors, but with those in the diverse international community. An understanding of these distinctly differentiated relationships provides the healing balm for the fractured relationships that cause much of the human suffering that we experience on a daily basis.

INTELLECTUAL HAPPINESS is the pathway that informs the human intellect. It is in an environment that stimulates and inspires people to reach greater heights in understanding how to live better lives. Many may view happiness generically, or as merely a lifestyle, but “Intellectual Happiness” comes from “Human Intelligence (IQ) imbued by “Spiritual Intelligence” (SQ), for better management of “Artificial Intel-

PHYSICAL HAPPINESS is the pathway that exists in the physical realm, which comes from a sense of physical well-being, but understanding all of the complexities of our physical well-being is critical to living healthy and happy lives. For instance, we cannot experience physical health and happiness to the exclusion of spiritual and mental health, and a clean environment.

“Discovering Your Optimum ‘Happiness Index’ (OHI) Project recognizes that happiness is not merely about the individual but the human family, intrinsically linked as a ‘community of influence.” – Gibbs2 CONCLUSION: Writers, Errol A. and Marjorie G. Gibbs are avid readers, inspired researchers, and mentors. Their journey, which began with their “search for happiness,” led along paths to “Optimum Happiness (OH),” which is a “higher value proposition” for human survival as a viable species. These same paths await on your “journey of discovery.” “Discovering Your Optimum ‘Happiness Index’ (OHI).”

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Top 5 Life Lessons learned by the age of 40 SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

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I was unsure of how I was going to feel when I turned 40, and now that I am, I am still not sure how, or what I am supposed to feel. I am a 40 year old Jamaican-Canadian woman who has seen many failures, suffered many losses, suffered through and am dealing with addictions, I have not gotten married YET, I have not had kids YET, I have not made my first million YET, and I have not reached the pinnacle of my success YET.

Depending on where you are when you have reached a certain age can determine how you feel about yourself, and how you feel about your future. For some, these major birthdays bring: depression, sadness, feelings of haste, and for some it brings: joy, feelings of peace, and solace. Regardless of how you feel when you hit these milestone birthdays, one thing that must be done is a complete recollection of lessons learned, mistakes made, and a revision of your life so that your future looks different then your past. This week I would like to share with the readers the 5 lessons that I have learned in the last 40 years. These lessons have stuck

with me because there are times when I had to relearn many of them. Let’s take a brief journey through my last 40 years; I will be using famous quotes to illustrate them.

“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” Maya Angelou

“Some old wounds never truly heal, and bleed again at the slightest word.” George R.R. Martin

What I have become, and all that I have accomplished has not come without many changes; during my metamorphosis, there were some ugly times, as well as times when I was dormant emotionally, spiritually, and physically. When I finally broke out of my cocoon, life was different, and the world felt different.

There are parts of my life that I have not healed from; I know this because I am triggered by: events that may occur, visuals I may see, songs I may hear, or people who I meet.

These triggers help me to innerstand that there is still work that I have to do when it comes to my healing. I have come a long way, but the journey has only begun. I have to continue to face my demons and work through the pain.

“We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret.

The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.” Jim Rohn Oh boy! This one is a difficult one to talk about. Regrets are the most difficult memories to deal with; I wish I could have been more disciplined in many areas of my life, especially when it comes to my sexual relationships. What I have come to terms with is that because of the trauma I experienced at such a vulnerable age, my actions were formed from the pain, but now that I know better, I will do better.

“I can’t believe what you say, because I see what you do.” James Baldwin Actions have always spoken louder than words, and I have learned to sit back and observe people. I will listen to them because it is a part of work, but people don’t seem to realize that their bodies and their energy do the majority of the talking. If you listen with your entire self, you learn so much more.

“You must train your intuition – you must trust the small voice inside you, which tells you exactly what to say, what to decide.” Ingrid Bergman I never ignore my intuition; I trust that still small voice to guide me and direct me through a world that is filled with noise and confusion. Take from this article what works for you, and begin to live a life that allows you to smile brighter, love harder, and live fully!

Are we ever really alone?

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There are times in our lives where we just plain old feel alone. You might be in that space right now. It’s the time where maybe all your family is away, you just moved to a new place, you transition in your career or you just get out of a relationship. It’s the moment where you are sitting by yourself (you might not even be sitting, you could be in a busy place and still feel this way) and you think “I am alone”. Then you might get sad, you might feel hurt or maybe you take a breath and are relieved. Whatever reaction you have it’s common and know that other people are feeling the same way you are.

So, the real question comes down to, are we ever really alone? In essence, the answer is no, but we really do feel that way sometimes. So, what can we do to not feel alone, or to alleviate that feeling to some degree? Here are some thoughts.

1. If you are an animal lover like I am, go to a shelter and hold some puppies. How can you feel alone when you are covered in puppy kisses. This act will also make your heart full and maybe you might end up taking one home with you. Then whenever you feel that alone feeling, you never are because you have an animal that loves and adores you in your life.

2. Get out of your house. Go to the park and people watch. Just the sheer fact of you getting out of the zone where your emotions can be heightened can change your state of mind. If you are into certain classes, join a class, go to the gym, go to the movie theater. Head to places where there are people that you can be around.

It doesn’t mean that you have to talk to them, it just helps shift your state of mind when you are around others.

3. Watch a comedy movie to make you laugh. Gut belting laughter is always the best medicine. It’s always hard to be sad and alone when you are laughing so hard.

4. Lastly, reach out to people in your life. Go out for a drink, have dinner with them, meet them for breakfast or just even calling them and talking to them can help.

If you are like me, you might think that you are bothering people. But trust me, people in our lives want to be there for us, they want to help us. So, let them.

They are there for you, just like you are for them. Remember that time that you helped your friend out? You picked them up, or was there with ice cream and wine when they got dumped? Yep… they want to be there for you too.

Out of everything, just remember that you are never really alone. Sometimes the depth of what we are going through can make it feel that way, but there are solutions and a lot of help out there if you want to seek it. So, from my human heart to yours… I am sending you love and warmth.

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The age of the Pharaoh; The Divine Being DAVE RANKIN dave@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

As mentioned in the last installment, once crowned, Menes would rule over Upper and Lower Egypt. The unification of both lands would serve as a foundation for all others who followed him.

The kings were called pharaohs.

The name pharaoh means “great house.” It is a name that stood for power and authority as the pharaoh controlled the land and its wealth.

To the ancient Egyptians, the pharaoh was viewed as a divine being. It was this omnipresence that led the people to

believe that the pharaoh was present in all places, in all ways, all the time. As much as this omnipresence served him well, the pharaoh was just as human as anyone else living with the capability of good and bad.

In the book Kush, The Jewel of Nubia by Miriam Monges, she states, ”The principal role of the king was to maintain cosmic order, called Ma’at.” Ma’at happens to be the oldest spiritual system in the world. As a female deity, she stood for balance and order. Ancient Egyptians believed that it is through Ma’at the entire world came into existence. Heavy was the burden to live up to her name; this is why our great scholar Chiek Anta Diop wrote, “They (the pharaohs) were the embodiment of the concept of Ma’at, and the goddess Ma’at stood with them so long as they stood with Ma’at.” This is why the ancient Egyptians did not expect the pharaoh to abuse their power. Even when the pharaoh asked the people to contribute to the construction of the country, they were happy to oblige because it was the will of Ma’at. Obeying

and supporting the pharaoh meant good for the society.

There were many festivals and ceremonies that were celebrated in the name of the pharaoh. One in particular was the Jubilee Festival; this was put on once a king ruled for 30 years. During this festival, the pharaoh had to show the priests that he was strong enough to overcome an arduous, and grueling course. The king’s vitality was tested along with various obstacles created by the priests. The obstacles the pharaoh was set out to complete were in the form of small holes, rock piles, and walls. The ancient Egyptians believed if the pharaoh was strong enough to complete these tasks, he was strong enough to rule.

This was all the confidence they needed until the people felt he was no longer fit to rule. At that time he was put to death in a ritual killing.

The ritual killing of the king is a very Draconian tradition and was practiced by various tribes along the continent. The Hausa of Nigeria, the Shilluk of the White

How to approach the topics of puberty, pornography and sex with your preteen As your children approach adolescence, you might be wondering what they already know about puberty and sex in general. Have they been talking about it with their friends at school? Have they seen inappropriate videos or images online? If you want to tackle these delicate issues effectively, here are a few tips.

It’s best to start your conversation in a relaxed setting. Get the ball rolling organically by bringing up an article you read or an ad you saw on television recently, for example. Once you’ve broken the ice, it should be easy to interact with your child in a non-threatening and informal way. Be open, listen to them, and maybe even add a touch of humour.

To avoid making your child feel uncomfortable or trapped, don’t use a moralizing or alarmist tone when discussing

these topics. There are, after all, numerous positive aspects to sexuality that contribute to a person’s over­all fulfillment.

Afterwards, suggest that your child watch shows, read articles or visit age-appropriate websites that address these topics to find out more.

How much of an allowance should you give your children?

Are your kids asking for an allowance?

This is a great opportunity to introduce them to the basic concepts of financial planning. By giving them a predetermined amount of money every week, you’ll teach them about saving money and smart spending. But how much should you give them? Here are some thoughts.

There are various factors to consider when deciding on the amount of money to give to your kids as a weekly allowance. Age is a big one: an eight-yearold should not receive the same amount of money as a 14-year-old. They don’t have the same needs or desires. While the

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To the people of Kemet or ancient Egypt, there was a connection between the ruler and the fertility of the land. Since the pharaoh’s rule was based on Ma’at and the vitality of the land was of importance for balance and order, any decreased vigor of the pharaoh would affect the production of the land. This was something the people could not afford. Once power was transferred, the new pharaoh would bring about his or her own style of rule, attempting to create the perfect balance and harmony between the gods, the people, and the land.

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former might want a few bags of candy, the latter may be far more interested in saving up to buy a skateboard.

Set clear parameters for how the allowance should be used. For example, if you expect your teenager to pay for their own meals and buy their own clothes, adjust their spending money accordingly. If, on the other hand, the allowance is mainly to pay for outings and entertainment, you can decide on a lower amount. In any case, stay within your means.

Always honour your commitments and be sure that your child does the same. It’s the best way for them to learn.

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The return of Gladue BRITTNEY CHANNER brittney@carib101.com

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Happy Summer Everyone!

I hope everyone is enjoying this fabulous weather and truly get a chance to bask in the sunshine because sooner or later, old man winter will be back with a vengeance. This week I’d like to back track a couple years and discuss some recent updates that surround one of the first criminal cases that first caught my eye.

For those who were affiliated or knowledgeable about the Toronto Caribbean Newspaper back in 2016 would also know of Carib101Radio which has now evolved into MyTCN Network. My first guest appearance on Carib101 on the show Hear 2 Help You, discussed the issue of carding and how the black community would be affected by such a decision. At the time, many legal representatives and those within the community offered opinions either countering the imposition of carding by police officers or praising its practicality.

Regardless of what side of the fence you were on in terms of the carding issue, my preparations for that specific show introduced me to a certain section of the criminal code that has stuck with me since; Section 718.2 (e), I’d like to call it, The Gladue Principle.

The Criminal Code of Canada is a federal legislation that sets out criminal law and procedure in Canada. In addition, it also sets up possible sentencing outcomes which vary depending on the nature of a particular crime. Within the Criminal Code, section 718.2 subsection (e), you will find that those of Aboriginal decent, which include status and non-status Indian, Inuit and Meits, living on or off a reserve have to have their cultural considerations taken into account when assessing their criminal case.

What this essentially means is that as an Aboriginal offender, a restorative justice process may be more appropriate rather than jail time when a criminal act occurs. This particular process focuses on healing those who are affected by the criminal act in question which includes the offender. In addition, this approach tries to implement viable solutions that do not consider jail time which therefore reduce the over-representation of Aboriginals with Canadian jails.

The Gladue principle stems from a real Canadian case that transpired back in 1999. A young Indigenous woman named Jamie Gladue was charged with manslaughter for killing her common law husband and was

sentenced to three years imprisonment after pleading guilty. At Gladue’s sentencing hearing, the judge took into account many aggravating factors such as her lack of any serious criminal history, however the judge failed to take into consideration the traumatic past which involved the death of her mother at a young age.

Due to this, the judge ruling over the case did not apply section 718.2 (e) as per the Criminal Code and sentenced Gladue to jail time. Shortly thereafter, the Gladue Report was created, citing the Gladue case as its precedent compelling judges to look at all factors such as any form of tragic history, cultural oppression, poverty, abuse suffered and residential school attendance that may have somehow influenced or contributed to the criminal act in question.

What makes this section of the Criminal Code so important and the overall principle is that it recognizes that Aboriginal Peoples face racism and systemic discrimination in and out of the criminal law system, so the Gladue Principle attempts to deal with the inequities and overrepresentation of Aboriginals in custody by changing overall how judges sentence. The principle gives judges the discretion to use options other than imprisonment which are considered reasonable in regards to the circumstances of the crime.

Almost 20 years have passed since this case was first heard in criminal court and as of last month, new updates pertaining to this case can essentially aid in the sentencing of black offenders which is similar to the Gladue principle for Indigenous people. This update comes from a recent case of a black man from Toronto, who was caught with a loaded hand gun in 2014. The Crown attorney was hoping for a four and half year sentence in which the man appealed the decision which was then granted to him and therefore a sentence of one year was given to him instead.

To some, this decision may seem unfair however; the judge who handed down the sentence defended his decision by stating that his sentence was addressing “one small step at a time which was the problem of the disproportionate incarceration of black offenders”. Even though some accused the judge of being soft on crime with his lenient sentence, he stressed that focus on the choice to act in a criminal way may be constrained by an offender’s life’s circumstances and it is this understanding that proves why the Gladue Principle may be necessary amongst black offenders.

This does seem like a good step in the right direction when it comes to the Canadian justice system, I would love to see how this principle or something similar in nature is implemented. However, what does such a principle mean for the idea of law and justice as a whole?

I would love to hear your thoughts!

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5 kitchen renovation blunders to avoid Thinking about renovating your kitchen? If so, keep in mind that this is a major home project. And, since your kitchen is probably the room in your house that gets the most use, you want to make sure that the end re­ sult is both beautiful and functional. Here are five mistakes to avoid when upgrading your kitchen.

1. Ignoring the layout. Keep your kitchen functional by considering the work triangle (the distance between the sink, refrigerator and cooktop) when designing your kitchen.

2. Focusing on trends. Instead of choosing the most fashionable de­ sign featu­res, create a kitchen that truly fits your needs. Forgo anything that doesn’t work with your li­ festyle.

home & garden

How to maintain your wood deck

4. Making last minute changes. Before the renovation starts, be sure about the choi­ ces you’ve made. Changing your mind once the work has begun can be ex­ pensive.

Wood decks are timeless backyard addi­ tions, but they aren’t maintenance free.

When not properly taken care of, they’re prone to rotting. Here’s how to take care of your wood deck.

5. Neglecting the details. Nothing should be overlooked when you’re upgrading a kitchen. Details like the cabinet handles, backsplash and trim are what make your kitchen unique.

• Inspect it. Every spring, take time to look your deck over. Examine all the com­ ponents to make sure there’s no damage.

If you come across any, fix it before it gets worse.

By avoiding these kitchen renovation blun­ ders, not only will your remodel go smoothly, but the final result is sure to be one that you love.

• Clean it. Regularly sweep debris off your deck. Scrub it with soap and water once a year. If you’d rather use a pres­ sure washer, be careful: highly pressurized water can gouge ho­ les in wood. Using a sweeping motion, al­ ways keep the washer moving.

3. Forgetting about organization. A pullout pan­ try or extra rack in the ca­ binet can help you keep your kitchen tidy and sorted. Invest in practical storage options that make your life easier

prevent the wood from absorbing mois­ ture. You can hire a professional to do this, or you can set aside a week­end and do the job yourself.

Hopefully, you’ll get to enjoy your wood deck this summer, and for many summers to come. Regular maintenance will ensure that you do.

• Sand and seal it. Every two or three years, sand your patio and apply a sealant.

This will

Benefits of adding a solarium to your home

How to use ‘Living Coral’ in your home With summer almost here, the time of year is just right for decorating with Pantone’s colour of the year, Living Coral. This pink-orange hue is bold, vivacious and perfectly suited to the sea­ son’s most festive occasions. Here are a few ideas for using it in your home.

• As an accent. A little Living Coral goes a long way. Add one or two throw pillows for a pop of colour that screams summer. For a bolder look, paint a dresser or upholster a chair.

• On your walls. A splash of this colour can bri­ ghten up a windowless room or create an en­ ergizing environment for a nursery or play­ room. If you’re reluctant to use it for an entire room, consider painting just one wall.

A solarium or sunroom is an indoor space that has an abundance of natural light. This is thanks to the structure having oversized windows or walls entirely made of glass. If you’re thinking about getting one, here are some of the benefits you stand to enjoy.

• Extra living space. A solarium can increase your home’s usable space. Many people use theirs as either a breakfast nook, home of­ fice or exercise room.

• Natural light. A solarium allows sunlight into your home. Studies have shown that exposure to natural light can help you sleep better at night, increase your pro­ ductivity and improve your mood.

• All-season gardening. Do you miss your herb garden in the winter months, or have you struggled to protect your veg­

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gie patch from pests? With a solarium you can have a healthy and vibrant garden all year long.

Solariums and sunrooms are great places to relax and enjoy life. If you have a porch or patio you don’t use much, consider converting it.

The terms are often used interchangeably, but solariums and sunrooms are different. A solarium features walls and a ceiling made of glass, while a sunroom is a room with large windows but a regular ceiling. Both have advantages and disadvantages, so it’s up to you to determine which works best for your home.

• Outside. Does your front door need a makeo­ ver? Then give it a fresh coat of paint. Living Coral makes a big impact and will increase your home’s curb appeal.

No matter how you use it, this lively shade is sure to brighten your home.

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automotive

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What every driver should know about brake maintenance When was the last time you had your brakes inspected? Here’s what you need to know about brake maintenance and how to tell if you should get yours checked by a professional.

BRAKE INSPECTION SCHEDULE There’s no hard and fast rule regarding how often you should get your brakes checked. In fact, scheduled maintenance for your brakes is largely influenced by your driving habits.

Aggressive drivers, especially those who make repeated abrupt stops, tend to put more strain on their brakes than those who handle their cars more gently. Similarly, driving around the city is more demanding than driving on the highway.

The bottom line is that the more you use your brakes, the more often you should get them inspected.

To be on the safe side, have someone check your brakes at least twice a year or every 10,000 kilometres, whichever one comes first. Regular inspections are the best way to stay safe on the road.

RED FLAGS TO WATCH OUT FOR If your brakes are faulty, there are a number of possible indicators that this is the case. In a scenario in which the discs or pads are worn out, warped or not installed properly, or in which the brake fluid has oxidized, you’ll likely notice one or more of the following signs: • The braking distance has increased • The brake pedal has either a loose or stiff feel • The brake pedal vibrates when you engage it • The brakes are noisy • The car drifts when the brake’s engaged • The brake warning light is on If you notice even just one these signs, immediately make an appointment with a mechanic. When it comes to your brakes, veering on the side of caution is always best.

The check engine light: when to be worried Even if you take good care of your car, even- IF THE LIGHT IS BLINKING tually its components will wear out. Thankfully, the check engine light will let you know if there’s a problem. If this light illuminates on your dashboard, it may indicate a minor issue or be a sign of a more serious problem. Here’s what you should do if the check engine light comes on.

IF THE LIGHT IS ON If you’re cruising along and the check engine light suddenly comes on, you can keep going till you arrive at your destination.

Once you park your vehicle, inspect the cap on your gas tank. A common cause of the check engine light illumina­ting is a loose cap.

If this doesn’t solve the problem, it’s time to make an appointment with a mechanic and get your car inspected. The check engine light illuminating sometimes indicates that one or more of your engine’s components needs to be replaced.

A blinking light indicates a problem that needs to be fixed immediately and that could damage your car if you keep driving.

Stop as soon as you can find a safe spot to pull over and call a towing service to get your car to a garage. A mechanic can identify the problem and make the necessary repairs to ensure your safety and the proper functioning of the vehicle. Note that in some cars a red light versus a yellow or orange one will indicate a problem that requires immediate attention.

If the check engine light is on, be sure to bring your car to a mechanic for an inspection. Small problems can snowball into big ones when you don’t take the appropriate measures.

Manual or automatic: which transmission is right for you?

Are you in the market for a new car and wondering whether to get one with a manual or automatic transmission? To help you make the best choice, here are some of their respective advantages.

MANUAL Some car owners enjoy the full driving control offered by manual transmissions. For others, the lower price tag may be a stronger incentive to go manual.

Manual gearboxes are less expensive, put less strain on your brakes and are cheaper to repair. In addition, they tend to be more fuel-efficient. However, automatic transmission technology is catching up and some automatic models now offer comparable fuel economy.

AUTOMATIC The main advantage of automatic cars is that they’re less stressful to drive than their ma­nual counterparts, especially in dense traffic conditions.

Automatic transmissions prevent cars from stalling when you’re stuck inching along the highway or when you want to advance at a green light. In addition, they’re simply easier to use and switching gears is always precise and fluid.

In the end, the best choice for you depends on your preferences.

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WEEK OF JULY 7 TO JULY 13 2019

ARIES

The luckiest signs this week: CAPRICORN, AQUARIUS AND PISCES

It’s time for a change and you’re ready for it. You’ll use your va­ cation to start working on a new business project or to look for a new job. You’ll also think about redecorating your home.

TAURUS

HOW TO PLAY :

At work, you’ll participate in training sessions, conferences or negotiations. In your perso­nal life, you’ll be tired of doing ev­ erything for your partner. You’ll need to take drastic mea­sures to change certain habits.

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

You may not leave all your wor­ries behind when you leave on vacation, as certain tasks may require you to stay in contact with the office. In your romantic life, a new love interest might take their time before asking you out on a second date.

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.

You’ll succeed in finishing all your work before leaving on vacation. During the high sea­son, all the tourist destinations will be full, so don’t leave it to the last minute to make your reservations.

PUZZLE NO. 686 ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 686

GEMINI

CANCER

LEO

PUZZLE NO. 949 44. Make like a dove 46. Dad 47. Joined again 52. Blessing ender 53. Classified items 54. Film-shoot segment 55. Hornet’s home 56. Encountered 57. Pour forth

ACROSS 1. Big, tawny cat 5. Current craze 8. Barbecue stick 12. Data 13. Cold 14. Burn soother 15. Opening 17. Old stringed instrument

18. Microscopic 19. Paul ____ of “Crocodile Dundee” 20. Intend to 24. Course of action 26. Vehicle 27. Store aboard a vessel

28. Carpenter’s cutter 31. Motto 33. Doodle 35. Hog meat 36. Passenger’s fee 38. Plenty 39. Rubberneck 40. Hoses 41. Part of a flight

DOWN 1. ____ detector 2. Motel 3. Frequently, to Keats 4. Word with neither 5. Dandy 6. Agree to 7. Artificial color 8. Parlor 9. Electric lamp feature 10. Pinch 11. Youth 16. Puncturing tool 19. Falcon’s cousin 20. Cummerbund 21. Grass-skirt dance 22. Molecule component

23. Fire fuel 25. Misplace 27. Cracking sound 28. Thrust 29. Skin condition 30. The ____ and wherefores 32. Off yonder 34. Flightless bird 37. Go backward 39. Huge 40. Large amount 41. Reach across

42. Unexciting 43. Gibbons and gorillas 45. Unseat 47. Ewe’s mate 48. “____ Not Unusual” 49. Knock lightly 50. ____ out a living 51. Dawn dampness

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 949

You’ll make the excellent deci­s ion to spend your vacation at home. However, your idea of redoing your landscaping is a project that will take up most of your time, leaving you little opportunity to relax.

VIRGO

You’ll be on the move this week. Don’t forget your list before head­ ing to the grocery store, or you’ll risk making more than one trip.

You’ll be extra chatty this week, especially with peo­ple who love to argue.

LIBRA

You’ve calculated your vaca­tion expenses more than once. However, some details always slip through the cracks, so make sure to have a backup fund. Calling off an activity or two will allow you to travel without worry.

SCORPIO

People will take notice of your initiative this week. At work and in your personal life, you’ll create opportunities and exploit them to their full advantage. A second coffee and some vita­mins are all you need to feel a burst of energy.

SAGITTARIUS

You tend to stress about the cost of living and plan your vacation expenses carefully. Remember that memories are worth every penny spent. Love comes knock­ing at the door when you least expect it.

CAPRICORN

You’ll feel the need to bring your loved ones together. There’s also time to relax at work this week. Take longer lunch breaks to socialize with your colleagues, employees and associates.

AQUARIUS

You’ll use your vacation time to work on projects, for both your home and your job. Don’t for­get to unwind and spend some time with friends.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS USE AMERICAN SPELLING

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PISCES

Fun and joy will dominate this week, and you’ll have more than one reason to party. You’ll start to think about what you’ll read during your next vacation, but it won’t be an easy choice to make. Don’t neglect your responsibilities.

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real estate

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Time is of the essence in real estate JAY BRIJPAUL brijpaul@carib101.com

REAL ESTATE PRO

An offer is an agreement to purchase a property under specific conditions. This agreement is time sensitive and has certain deadlines.

The first deadline is the irrevocability clause. What that means is that the person presenting the offer cannot revoke it until after a given time. I recall an incident in which the seller gave the buyer an offer with a certain deadline to accept and then decided not to sell. The buyer accepted the offer within the timespan and the seller could not revoke their offer. It is important to make the timeframe for acceptance as short as possible. If the offer is not accepted within the given period, the offer becomes void.

One of the requirements in an offer is the amount of money a buyer needs to deposit. This money is held in a trust account until the closing date. The closing date is when the buyer gives the seller the remainder of the money for the property and obtains the keys. The initial deposit can be made when an offer is accepted. The buyer has a window of 24 hours to arrange for the deposit. If the deposit is not made, the agreement can be voided. Many buyers have their funds locked into RRSP or mutual funds. In such cases, the sales agreement must have a provision saying that the buyer will make a further deposit by a certain date.

Most offers are subject to financing and an inspection being done within a given time, in most cases, within five business days from the acceptance of the offer. If it’s not done within the allotted time, the offer becomes invalid. I remember an occasion in which my clients fell in love with a home.

However, this home was already sold conditionally to another buyer but was subject to the buyer obtaining financing by midnight of the following day. I submitted an offer to the seller on the condition that the previous offer

does not finalize. It was 1 minute after midnight when the previous buyer informed the seller. The previous offer was no longer valid, and my buyers got the property. Once the condition such as obtaining financing or inspection is achieved, a written notice of fulfillment is required. This notice must be signed by the buyers and sent to the seller’s realtor prior to the expiry date. The seller must sign an acknowledgement that they received it.

Every property has a history. The history will contain information of all the previous owners and whether the sellers have the legal right to sell the property. It should contain other information such as mortgages or claims held against the property. Usually the buyer’s lawyer has a time frame to research the title. This is known as “the due diligence period” and the deadline is called the requisition date. Within that time, the buyer’s solicitor must send a list of things to be addressed. If it is not done before the requisition date, then those defects go with the property. To register a mortgage on a property, the lender requires a “clean title” and if the title has defects, the lender can refuse to finance the property. This is serious because the buyer may not be able

to finalize the transaction and can be sued by the seller. Requisition dates should be set about 2 weeks before the final date, but the buyer’s lawyer should conduct a search much earlier. If there is a problem on the title, the seller’s lawyer needs time to address it.

Finally, closing date. It’s the date when ownership and money changes hands.

Many things must be done simultaneously.

The lender must transfer the loaned amount to the lawyer’s trust account; insurance is arranged, and all conditions are met. This must be done when the registry is open. The registry is a government agency that registers the property in the new owner’s name. Time is critical. If the deal cannot finalize on time because of any delay by the buyer, then the buyer can suffer a significant financial blow.

Sometimes many transactions are on the same thread. A seller who sold must have bought as well, and the domino effect is deadly.

When the novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote “time flies over us but leaves its shadows behind” he was likely referring to real estate.

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finance

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Midyear market and investment reviews FAZAAD BACCHUS fazaad@carib101.com

FINANCE SPECIALIST

Soon you will be receiving your midyear investment statements. Following what transpired last year, this should be a welcome change. Markets have been very good last six months in general. Indices like the TSX are up 14% year to date while the S&P 500 is up 17.30% together with the Dow at 14% and the NASDAQ at 20%.

These figures are a welcome change indeed as the TSX itself was down 11.6% last year and the S&P 500 was also down 6.2%.

Generally the market is cyclical and a good period is often followed by a weak as well as a weak period followed by a strong.

However this is not a rule neither a strategy to follow when investing.

When you receive your statements you will notice that almost every invest-

ment is up and while this feels good it can lead to poor decision making. Bonds were up almost 5%, medium low investments were up about 9% with medium risk investments ranging between 10% and 15%.

When funds are up the average investor tends to invest more hoping to make gains in the short run, quite in contrast to when funds are down, the average investor tends to pull out because they are afraid of the possible losses. Investments are not meant to operate this way for the general public.

Both are poor mistakes when investing for the long run.

The average investor ought to engage in the practice of asset allocation where the investment decision should be made to cover a long duration. It should be based on investments that have performed over time, especially the recent past, has acceptable volatility and a proven track record; it should not be based on the flavor of the month. I have always subscribed to the strategy of buying good companies and holding them for the long term. Trying to time the market can lead to disastrous mistakes as well as frustration when you appear to be chasing returns. By the time you have gotten into an investment, it is al-

ready at its peak, there is no place to go but down.

Dollar cost averaging is one option a client can utilize when they are uncertain if the market is going up or coming down. For example, if a client has $12,000 to invest and he invests all at once and the market falls in the second month, then his entire $12,000 will be affected. However if he invested $1,000 per month over the next twelve months, and the market falls in the second month, then it is only the 2 months deposit which is $2,000 that will be affected. As the market comes back up there is still $10,000 to be deposited earning a positive return. Actually anyone who makes a monthly PAC to their RRSP or TFSA is actually engaged in dollar cost averaging.

Getting good returns on your investments is not a fluke job; it involves lifecycle investing. Asset allocation suitable for one is not suitable for the other. A twenty year old may be comfortable with 100% equity in their portfolio at medium high risk, but generally such a portfolio would be unsuitable for a retiree. To know what type of portfolio you should be in, talk to a qualified advisor today.

Critical illness conversion to long-term care ANDREW STEWART andrew@carib101.com

FAMILY ADVISOR

Today I was thinking about healthcare and how we can prepare for the decline of it in our retirement years. Like myself most of my clients are in the midst of their earning years and are tending to growing families, bills and the onslaught of to do lists. A client and friend of mine who is only 46 and not even close to retirement has had their retirement goals severely hampered by an unexpected illness. So many people underestimate the value of their health and take for granted that it will be there in retirement. The truth is that government health insurance, much like health insurance you receive from an employer while working full-time, likely isn’t going to cover everything you need.

People often view retirement as a static state of being: you go on a lot of vacations, spend time with the grandkids, golf or take walks every afternoon, and read your favorite novels every day. Then you go to sleep, wake up, and do it all over again. But the truth is that retirement is so much more dynamic than that vision we all

have of this period in our lives. Most people will have between 20-40 years of retirement. This is why it’s incredibly important to focus on planning for the very real possibility of health hiccups along the way.

Most people have either heard about or maybe even have critical illness policies.

No one plans to be sick, but what’s your plan if you do suffer a serious illness.

A quick recap of what a critical illness plan is: This coverage provides you with a lump sum, tax-free benefit if you are diagnosed with any of covered critical conditions.

You can also depend on additional partial benefits for non-critical conditions. A serious illness can require extended time off or even stepping down from your job. Critical illness insurance provides an essential security that allows you to take the time to treat and manage your condition without the worry that income loss can have on your lifestyle, your family’s wellbeing, or your treatment options.

A nice surprise that most people aren’t aware of is if you are blessed without ever having to make a claim, some policies allow you the benefit of converting all or some of your coverage to long-term care insurance from age 55 to 65 without proof of insurability. Now admittedly that won’t mean much to a 35 to 45 year old who believes they are superhuman and the most they will catch is cold. But let’s look at what

a long-term care policy will cover.

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West Indies win final match at World Cup in England and Wales KAYLA KARIM

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Both of the teams who sit at the bottom of the league in the World Cup played their final game of the tournament. Afghanistan teenager Ikram Aikhil came within three shots of becoming the first teenager to hit a World Cup century with Rahmat Shah making a half-century of his own. Despite their continuous attempted efforts, it was not enough for Afghanistan as three of the

West Indies’ youngest batting talents made half centuries creating the core of their 311 for 6 winning by 23 runs, only their second of the entire tournament. Although Afghanistan had their batsman provide a glimpse of a promising future, with Aikhil reaching 86 and posting the highest score by an 18 year old in World Cup history, they couldn’t reach the target West Indies set earlier in the game.

The highlight of the game was surely the young batsmen who are the future of the West Indies organization. Shai Hope was decisive against spin, stretching right forward to full balls and went down the track to get the ball in his arc, while going right back to the shorter ones. He ended up taking Rashid and Nabi 45 off 45 balls before the off spin-bowling all-rounder.

Nicholas Pooran, one of the other young stars who made an impact throughout the tournament showed once again why selectors made the right decision choosing him regardless of his single ODI experience. He scored 58 off 43 balls but was then dismissed at the start of the last over.

Jason Holder had nothing but praise to give to the young stars of the team.

It’s just a matter for them to grasp batting on the international circuit,” Holder said.

“And think Shai has done a reasonable job so far… as well as Nicholas.”

As the West Indies team World Cup run comes to an end for the tournament, a well-known Windies cricketer’s World Cup run will come to a permanent end. Chris Gayle will be playing in his last world cup of

his career. Gayle has been featured in five World Cups for West Indies over the course of his career. In 34 total innings Gayle has scored 1186 runs at a strike-rate of 90.53 and an average of 35.93.

“It’s been a privilege and an honour to represent the West Indies in five World Cups. I’ll still be around. The World Cup wasn’t the one I wanted from a personal point of view. It is my definitely my last World Cup. Life goes on. Words can’t express what I’m feeling right now.” Chris Gayle said that he would have loved to lift the trophy. Although it didn’t happen, it was fun and he enjoyed it.

After forty-two games played in the tournament thus far, three matches are left before the semi-finals commence in Manchester on July 9th 2019.

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