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Written by Leanne Benn Toronto Caribbean Newspaper

was December 2007and at just 15 years old, Christeena Mais started her journey to live a new life in Canada. With all her years growing up in a rural area of St Andrew Jamaica, Canada was unlike anything she was accustomed to on the island. It was meant to be a chance for opportunity and for positive change because you know the grass is always greener on the other side.

Mais left her mother and her main support system to go live in Canada with her father and three other siblings, already settled with her dad. It

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was a world in which Mais’s father was a single father raising four children in a homely apartment. This change could be the reason to blame but over the years, her father took out his frustrations and struggles in life on Mais. She remembers the day specifically, Mais was still in high school, attending the Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute and she had just been accepted into York University in Toronto.

Excited with the news Mais excitedly told her father, only to be met with the least enthusiastic response and a declaration of “who will support you on this journey?” Mais ‘s father had different goals for her, he wanted her to work to contribute to the household and to sponsor her mother to come to Canada because the burden on him was too much. This burden manifested itself in dark and destructive ways through mental and verbal abuse. This emotional abuse was, unfortunately, something Mias was used to from the time she moved to Canada but while wanting to pursue her own dreams.

Mais left Jamaica for a reason because as a child her stepfather sexually abused her but now she found herself in a darker situation. It wasn’t long before Mais was kicked out of her father’s house at 18 and told to fend for herself.

Determined to make her situation work, she took out student loans, received help from her pastor at church and received financial support from her mother and uncles back in Jamaica. “Overall I figured out a way to start going to university and the reason why he kicked me out the first time was that he wanted me to work and help him and that wasn’t my goal.”

Almost at the end of her four year degree, Mais, decided to give her family situation another chance and moved in with her father once again, to show her other siblings who had left, that maybe this time things will change and maybe this time their family could be kept whole, but this was not the case and once again Mais was kicked out and found herself in this horrifying tornado of moving from place to place while trying to complete her degree. At this stage, Mais decided she would never speak to her father again.

With all these things against her Mais never quit and graduated and

received her B.A Honours degree in Law and Society. Mais was always the cheerful person, the one giving back and volunteering all the while thinking of her homeland and ways in which she could contribute to the Jamaican community.

Her friends would remark at her cheerful outlook on life but Mais always responded by saying “If I were to write a book, you wouldn’t believe half of the things that I’ve went through.” After saying this more than enough times, Mais actually made the decision to write a book and to share her experiences with everyone. This book was all about forgiveness and is entitled “Forgiveness Heals All Wounds” “I had the idea of writing a book from the first time my dad kicked me out,” Mais remarked, she also said that forgiving those that hurt her was the only way to heal her wounds.

“Whatever I went through it helped to build me and give me strength as a woman, it taught me how to communicate properly with people and how to fend for myself.”

“After releasing the book, I’ve spoken to many women even younger and older that went through similar situations or even worse and I just wanted to share my journey, to those that are not talking about it.”

Ultimately it was a painful family situation that led Mais to talk to her father again and to forgive him in order to heal herself and to grow as a person.

While the journey has been difficult, Mais always felt the support and love from her mother who is still back in Jamaica and from her husband whom she met in Canada. Mais is now a published author as of December 2018. There is really something to be said from that first December Mais arrived in Canada to now and looking back Mais would never change anything about her journey because she would never be the person she is today.

Forgiveness Heals All Wounds had it’s official book launch March 2019 back in Jamaica at a local bookstore, and it is also available on Amazon and at Barnes & Nobel. Mais is looking to share her work and personal experiences here in Toronto with those who are willing to listen because sometimes the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.

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The Global Students Development Foundation MICHAEL THOMAS michael@carib101.com

TC REPORTER The atmosphere found on April 25th, 2019, on the 28th floor of Hotel X, was full of laughter and enjoyment and to the untrained eye, it could be viewed as just another early spring party; but beneath the smiles, giggles, and greetings there was a serious agenda being discussed. How do we as a community come together to help the children of Jamaica and the Caribbean region?

Karen Ergus, a registered dental hygienist and corporate lawyer, told Toronto Caribbean Newspaper, “I take my skill to Jamaica to do dental work in the community for the children. I clean their teeth, I educate them, and basically apply preventative measures as op-

posed to just pulling teeth which should be a last resort, Being from the island it is part of my heart just to give back.”

Giving back is a part of radio personality Jennifer Huntley (aka Baby G’s) life too, “When it comes to our youth it is very important to give back, so first I am going to dig into my pocket a bit because when we have the opportunity to help less fortunate children, we should do so. If we can facilitate good schooling from primary age, what a flower this could blossom into.”

Brian McDonough takes care of the risk analyst, business development and insurance for the Global Students Development Foundation and told Toronto Caribbean Newspaper, “I am very privileged to be a part of this particular foundation, I am going to continue to work for this charity and I look forward to seeing the children aspire to goodness, discipline, and knowledge.”

The (GSDF) Global Students Development Foundation was started by Mr. Charles Peart, who grew up in a little village called Content in Jamaica with the intent of helping children achieve and excel in the educational de-

partment. Peart, who in 2013 single-handedly funded the building of Hill Top Early Childhood Learning Centre in Jamaica said, “My mother, the love of community, and the love of country is the inspiration and reason for me doing this.

I would go back home with my kid and realize that there were no schools there for pre-kindergarten children. I have been blessed, and I believe in giving back to my roots.”

When the school was built, Peart made sure the students had a chance to: go on educational trips, have books, uniforms, lunch, and entertainment. He plans to build a basketball court on site also. After building the school, Peart said several of his Bay Street friends encouraged him to set up a foundation so that the project could sustain itself, and with the help of some of his well-connected friends on the island - like Empress Golden - plans are falling into place. This year’s meet and greet evening, which Peart promises to make an annual one, was all about inviting his community, and letting them know what his intentions are going forward. He wants to take this idea not just to one village, but on a national level throughout the Caribbean. His wife to be Gisele Lough

shares the same ideas of wanting the best for all children, “I would like everyone who reads this story to realize that we really care; I would love for the children to have all the technology they need to be on the same level as Canadian children. That’s what all children deserve.”

Peart wears a few hats too from Entertainment Manager to Global Students Development Foundation founder, and when asked by Toronto Caribbean Newspaper what keeps him going, Peart said, “I split and prioritize my time, but the school is more my passion. My goal is to be educating and helping.” When it comes to working with like-minded people in the field of helping children, the (GSDF) founder said, “I welcome everyone and the more the merrier.”

Peart will be back in Jamaica on May 10th to kick off the children’s annual school cookout. One fantastic aspect of this initiative is that 100% of the donations given go to the schools and the children. The overall objective of GSDF is to initiate action and assistance from the Caribbean diaspora. Assistance can include donations, school supplies, and equipment to educate and empower the children to become role models and leaders in their communities.

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Introducing the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

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Continued From Page 1 -- ‘When Egypt Ruled the East,’ a book written by George Steindorff and Keith C. Seele, speaks of a time when African commerce was at its height. An important event of the 18th Dynasty was the resumption of commercial intercourse between the people of Egypt, and the people of Punt, just off the Somali coast. Queen Hatshepsut was in her ninth year when she proposed and implemented an expedition involving five great sailing vessels loaded with: weapons, strings of beads, rings and other wonderful jewellery. When the ships arrived at Punt, they traded their goods for the offering of the Puntites which included: myrrh trees, ebony, genuine ivory, gold, costly woods, incense, eye cosmetics, apes, monkeys, and other exotic animals. Not only did they trade with each other, but Queen Hatshepsut also issued her ambassador to entertain the chief of Punt with a banquet that served the finest: bread, beer, wine, meat, and fruit. When the ships returned home, the capital rejoiced at the array of rare treasures that had returned, and from that point on, intercourse with Punt was permanently maintained. What is important to note is that it was done with trading rather than military expeditions.

In Canada, the terms “board of trade” and “chamber of commerce” are interchangeable and synonymous and must be regarded as one and the same. It is the idea of trade that makes the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce such a lucrative development. It is no wonder that Founder, Michael Forrest (experienced leader in Business Development for over 20 years), along with a group of chamber members and sponsors have devised a way to draw on all human resources available and put them to work for the general good of the community. Strong communities make a strong chamber, and CBCC will provide a training ground, producing business owners who are prepared to provide leadership in the community.

The night began with cocktails and networking, followed by the singing of the Black National Anthem. Michael Forrest then addressed the crowd and clearly defined the focus of the evenings discussion which would consist of: The four C’s: Community, Culture, Centres, Commerce; the importance of investing in blackowned business, breaking down the barriers of growth that exist in the community, the support that is need for black entrepreneurship, and providing access to capital and funds. That was followed up with a panel discussion that granted the guest speakers: MP Celina Ceasar-Chavannes, Consulate General of Canada in Atlanta, Nadia Theadore, and the representative of the US Black Chambers of Commerce Inc., Ron Bursby, the ability to share their wisdom on the opportunities that the CBCC provided. Nadia Theadore and Ron Buxby spoke extensively about black Canadian businesses expanding to the United States and forging a way to move the collective interests forward. It was interesting to learn about what makes Atlanta such an attractive city to develop relationships with; Nadia Theadore mentioned that Atlanta was welcoming diversity into the city, and there was an increased advancement in manufacturing

A definite take away of the event was when the panel highlighted the ability for CBCC to act as incubators and accelerators for the community. Incubators are designed to accelerate the growth and success of entrepreneurial companies through an array of business support, resources and services. They also provide numerous benefits to owners of a startup business. A business accelerator is a program that gives developing companies access to mentorship, investors and other support that help them become stable, self- sufficient businesses; these programs can last anywhere from two–six months. The goal of CBCC is to help create and grow young businesses, and for these business owners to emerge ready to run on their own, with strong positioning to claim a share of their target markets.

For more information on membership, email info@blackchamber.ca, and visit their website at www.blackchamber. ca. You can also visit The Boards of Trade Act, which is available online at http:// laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/B-6/index. html.

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The journey to the Harry Jerome Awards SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

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April 28th, 2019, marked the 37th Annual BBPA Harry Jerome Award dinner and fundraiser and is one of Canada’s biggest nights in Black Achievement. It comes during a monumental time as this year Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the Government of Canada would officially recognize the International Decade for People of African Descent. This decade will recognize 2015 to 2024 as an opportunity to focus and honor the significant contributions people of African descent have made to Canadian society.

With the current inequalities that Canadians of African descent face, there is no better time to bring to awareness and development a framework that tackles issues concerning: racism, discrimination, and injustice. From the red-carpet arrival, presenters and performances to the nominations, winners and standout moments of the night, the BBPA singlehandedly etched out another moment in Canadian African History. This article will pinpoint significant factors that are involved in the journey to achieve a Harry Jerome Award.

Founded in 1983, the BBPA has been on a mission to advance Canada’s black community by painting a picture of success and achievement and changing the narrative of what black achievement actually looks like.

They have targeted key areas of black success and have developed programs that will help

facilitate these areas. Their focus has been on: education, economic and entrepreneurial development, and young professional training and development.

From the very first Harry Jerome Awards, which was held on March 5th, 1983, it was recognized that the indispensable components of achievement are gruelling dedication, relentlessness, focus, and passion, and this was demonstrated unequivocally in the man that the award honors, Harry Jerome. For those who do not know his story, Harry Jerome was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan in 1940, and from the day he first set foot on a track, his stardom was recognized. He went on to dominate the Canadian track and field world setting records in the 100-meter, 100-yard dash, and indoor 60-meter dash. Along with setting other records in the 4 x 100-meter relay, he received numerous distinctions, but what sets Harry Jerome aside from the masses, is his will to prevail regardless of the hardships.

Even after tragedy struck at the 1962 Commonwealth Games in Perth, Australia, where Harry severed his left quadricep muscle, and orthopaedic surgeons said he would never run again, he persevered, and these setbacks set the stage for his greatest athletic success. The same thing can be said about all of the Harry Jerome Honourees this year, and in the years past. This year, the honorees were: • • • • • • • •

Wendy Beckles: Leadership Award Karen Burke: Arts Award Mary Ann Chambers: Grace Foods Exco Levi: Entertainment Award Leslyn Lewis: Professional Award Traci Melchor: Media Award Paulette Senior: Trailblazer Award Dr. Dominick Selton: Health Sciences

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Award Ross Simmonds: Young Entrepreneur Award Shaquille Smith: Athletics Award Frances -Anne Soloman: Culture Award Rustum Southwell – Lifetime Achievement Award Ray Williams: President Award Dr. Gezaghn Wordofa: Community Award

The question comes to mind, what was the journey like for the recipients? After researching all of the honorees, there were certain aspects of all of their stories that stood out.

Each one of them took some time to redefine what failure meant to them. They found new ways to see their failures and redirected their energy; they saw their failures as reminders of their commitment to excellence and re-established their dedication. They experienced their disappointment, but they did not wallow in it. They experienced the frustration and disappointment, but they found avenues, activities, and interests to pursue that helped to unstick them from their despair.

They all learned to detach from the outcome and focus on the process. They found many ways to succeed, and asked themselves questions like ‘What are my passions and values?

Are the steps I am taking toward my goals in line with these values?’ Even when it seemed impossible, they found ways to take care of their physical, mental, and spiritual selves, this allowed them to make small, progressive steps toward their goals. It is important that our younger generation understands that they don’t have to recreate the wheel, just study the past and evolve. Great job BBPA! You brought the glitz and glamour and found a way to keep the distinctiveness of attaining this tremendous achievement.

Doing Our Thing Workshop connects the arts and the African Diaspora SALINA McCALLUM salina@carib101.com

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On Saturday, April 27th, Dance Immersion held their third edition of Doing Our Thing which explores dance and visual arts. The one-day program held in Toronto gives artists a chance to collaborate and seek tools and ideas for incorporating different artistic practices.

Dance Immersion is a not-for-profit organization recognized for its engagement in producing, promoting and showcasing dancers and dances of the African Diaspora.

“There’s so much richness in who we are, so bringing that all together in this little aspect is just part of it. Doing Our Thing is really about expressing who we are and deciding for ourselves what we want to say,” said Vivine Scarlett, founder of Dance Immersion.

The organization was founded in 1994 by Scarlett, also a former dancer and choreographer, and was established to address the need for additional presentation, skill development, and networking opportunities for dance artists of African descent.

Scarlett says in African tradition art is seen as a whole and is not separated. Doing Our Thing breaks the arts apart, and then brings it together.

The day started with a dance workshop hosted by UK dancer Kristina Alleyne

at Michael J. Baker Studio, Dancemakers, followed by a visual arts workshop hosted by Charmaine Lurch. The last workshop of the day combined movement and words in a collaborative session with Alleyne and Lurch.

Alleyne, a professional athlete turned dancer, trained at the BRIT School of Performing Arts and Technology and Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD).

Her dance experience started through Hip Hop, then stretched to Afro- Caribbean, African, Kathak, Latin and circus skills.

Lurch’s paintings and sculptures are conversations on infrastructures and the spaces and places we inhabit. She subtly connects black life and movement globally. Her work has been exhibited at The Art Gallery of Ontario, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Station Gallery, Toronto Centre for the Arts, The Gladstone, Nuit Blanche, and the National Gallery of Jamaica.

For 25 years Dance Immersion has experienced success in connecting with artists throughout Canada and worldwide. They have provided opportunities for audiences and participants to experience firsthand the global language of dance, and its ability to build bridges between diverse cultures.

“Doing Our Thing also explores different avenues of where we are artistically in this environment, coming from whatever background we come from. Because coming from the African diaspora there’s different elements, we’ve grown up in different environments,” said Scarlett.

The former dancer really connected with dance when she was invited to a West African dance class.

“When I walked into that class, it was more than just dance techniques. There was history, music, and language. There was

a sense of pride and stories within the movement and the music of true stories of the history of my people, of kings and queens and the journey through the desert. All of these things empowered me, that I didn’t read in history books,” said Scarlett.

The founder of Dance Immersion is motivated to continue the organization because of her passion to ensure that generations after her, do not forget about African tradition and arts.

“That’s what has driven me to continue to do this and to make sure that there’s a legacy for those who are coming up behind me to carry on,” said Scarlett. “It becomes this circle of learning because it really is about life.

For me, as an artistic being, it’s about life,”

Dance Immersion has established itself as a one-of-a-kind entity in Canada and provides a supportive environment for professional and aspiring dancers.

“It’s not just about doing our thing but doing our thing in an environment with like-minded people where we can excel in art expression,” said Scarlett.

The day ended with a presentation at 8 p.m. featuring Alleyne, Lurch, Amadou Kienou, Artists In Motion, EDIFY also known as ELITE Dance, and Kevin Reigh at the Harbourfront Centre’s Theatre Studio.

Scarlett says dance makes her feel free and connected, and thanks dance for where and who she is today. She finds that art as a whole brings the truth and connects people in a way that nothing else can.

“We all play a part, and it’s when we come together and know that, that we all flourish not only as individuals but as one,” said Scarlett.

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“It’s about Real Stories!” simone@carib101.com

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“I love disappointment people!”

Elaine Robinson Anyone who knows Sister Elaine Robinson can tell you a few things about her: she loves her community, she knows how to take the negative and turn it into positive, and she is G.H.E.T.T.O. Let’s make a few things clear early in this article; despite her life circumstances, and where she grew up, she is every bit the Queen that we see making her moves here in Toronto.

In her continued conquest to redefine the word, “Ghetto,” Elaine has wholeheartedly taken on the challenge of sharing the authentic stories of those overcoming adversity with the re-launch of G.H.E.T.T.O Stories, a new radio show that will be streamed on social media, broadcasting live from Regent Park. The official re-launch is on Saturday, May 4th, 2019, at 8:00 pm on Radio Regent. “Ghetto is not a place or a race,” explains Elaine, “Our community has a lot of problems, but not many solutions. Getting Higher Education to Teach Others shines a light on all levels, both the problems and the solutions.”

Mother, Grandmother, Entrepreneur, Community Worker and Agent of Change, are just a few of the words used to describe Ms. G.H.E.T.T.O. Elaine Lloyd-Robin-

“There is nothing wrong with wanting better!”

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Elaine very strategically chose Regent Park as the place to re-launch G.H.E.T.T.O Stories.

Regent Park is a neighborhood located in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada built in the late 1940s as a public housing project.

Since then, Regent Park has been marginalized, and for the most part, ignored except for when funding was involved. Elaine explained that people will: come into the community, gather information from the residents, start programs, get funding, and then leave the community. This cycle has not been helpful and has left a community that is already considered vulnerable, feeling used and abused.

“They leave and there is just no follow up!

Something has to be done,” exclaimed Elaine.

This is why when the opportunity came up at Radio Regent of the Regent Park Focus Media Centre to broadcast G.H.E.T.T.O Stories; Elaine flew in like a modern-day superheroine.

The G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories will give rise to critical conversations about community, gentrification, affordable housing, homelessness, diversity, culture, education, environment, access and various topics affecting those living in Regent Park, and all across Toronto. The show will include authentic stories of individuals around the city who have overcome insurmountable odds. Elaine is through with apologizing for her success, and her only focus now is supporting her community the best way she can; by allowing them to safely speak about their experiences, and having their voice heard worldwide.

If you would like more information about G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories, please call Elaine Robinson directly at 647-520-2054 or by email at elaine.ghettostories@gmail.com.

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Simply Phenomenal;

More than just a Mother’s Day Brunch LEANNE BENN leanne@carib101.com

TC REPORTER It’s that special time of year where hopefully all the frost has melted and the beautiful spring flowers are beginning to bloom. Mother’s Day is just around the corner and while many options for celebrating mom arise, why not treat her to a beautiful Mothers Day celebration brunch. DSI Fun Photos is the company behind this fun celebration. For the second annual show, Denyse Dawes and David Spencer, have come together to create DSI I am Simply Phenomenal, an event curated to empower, impact, inspire and celebrate Mothers and women in the community.

I am Simply Phenomenal is more than just a brunch celebration; it is a chance for you to recognize your special mother in a unique way.

For Mother’s Day 2019, you can nominate your mother or any phenomenal mother to receive the 2019 Community Service Award for outstanding work.

The 2018 award was granted to Loletta Cunningham for her remarkable work in community volunteer services as well as her career as a community service worker and a peer support counselor for women in conflict with the law.

The brunch celebrations this year will reveal the winner of the 2019 spot for this award.

The event will take place on Sunday, May 12th, at 1 pm at the Woodbine Banquet Hall in Etobicoke and a delicious selection of brunch items will be served from 2 pm. The event will also feature other special guests including the headliner event of performances by D’bi Young Anitafrika from London, United Kingdom. This performance will be for one show only. D’bi Young Anitafrika is a Canadian-Jamaican performing dub poet as well as an award-winning actor and playwright who once appeared in one of Canada’s notable network shows, Da Kink in my hair.

Other special guests for the event include Grammy and Juno award winner Liberty Silver. Silver is a Canadian singer known for her R&B and soul music. The keynote speaker for the event is Thando Hyman. Hyman is an educator and principal with the Toronto District School Board and the founding principal of the Africentric Alternative School as well as a Board member of TVO Toronto.

Tickets for the event are $80 and $30 for children under 12. The funds for this event support the DSI Scholarship Donation fund and presentations this year will be made to three different organizations, Free For All Foundation, a non–profit outreach youth ministry aiding youth development, United Achievers Club Brampton and Girls of Destiny, a unique mentorship program aimed to help young girls.

So, this Mother’s Day make mom feel special or any other phenomenal woman in your life and treat her to this celebratory springtime event.

Today’s Children, Tomorrow’s Future; Service to Humanity Dinner & Dance Fundraiser SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

TC REPORTER “Thank you so much for coming,” is the first statement that came out of Habeeb Alli’s mouth when I arrived at his Spring into Easter, Dinner & Dance Fundraiser on Thursday, April 18th, 2019. Despite the rain, the Elite Banquet Hall and Convention Centre was bustling with activity. The hall was bedecked in black, gold, and teal, and the guests were all dressed in their Sunday best, even though it was a Thursday.

“Please grab something to eat and sit anywhere,” Habeeb told me, and then he went off to continue entertaining his many guests and supporters. I could tell that Habeeb was not new to this lifestyle; his smiling face and charismatic attitude were obvious indicators that this man was passionate about his work.

Habeeb Alli is a Guyanese native and a Queen’s College graduate. He has also spent some time in India where he graduated with a Masters in Islamic Theology and Arabic Language. He has a love for writing, which helped him obtain a Diploma in Journalism, and also is one of the reasons why he has authored over 16 books on the topics of: Guyana, Islam, and Poetry. His dedication to the community is evident in his daily work; he is a member of the Canadian Council of Muslim Theologians, and an Honorary Director for the Moeen Centre for Persons with Disabilities. I was also introduced to Rehanna Nizrudin, Habeeb’s co-host who is a beautiful soul, with a beaming personality. Along with being Habeeb’s right-hand, and go to, she is a: Paralegal & Commissioner of Oaths and Affidavits, a College Instructor, and a Certified RTW Coordinator. It became very apparent why these two work together so well, and why they have been responsible for putting on charitable events including the Annual One Love Gala, and the Ramadan Interfaith Gala.

This event did not disappoint as the

night was filled with great food, great entertainment, and humorous banter. During dinner, the guests were entertained with musical performances and special guest performances. The highlight of the evening came when Councillor Jim Karigiannis, Councillor for Ward 22 in the city of Toronto presented the Humanitarian Award to none other than Terry Gajraj, nicknamed Guyana’s Baboo, and Guyana’s most recorded artist with over 30 released albums.

Terry was actually sitting at the table with me, and you would never know that this unpretentious man has dominated the Guyanese music scene for the past 25 years. Not only is he the most recorded artist, but he is also Guyana’s most toured singer, and he is the first singer from the Caribbean to perform at the Bollywood Music Awards (the Indian equivalent of the Grammy’s).

After the award ceremony, and some playful dialogue with Councillor Karigiannis, the fundraising portion of the night began. It was then that I found out the reason for the event and the importance of why we were there.

Skeldon Guyana is a small town in eastern coastal Guyana, on the estuary of the Courantyne River, which forms Guyana’s border with Suriname. The island has had to face some tough times since the closure of several sugar factories in 2017. The closure has displaced over 5,000 workers from the Skeldon Sugar Estate, the Rose Hall Estate, the East Demerara Sugar Estate and the Wales Sugar Estate. The impact has been catastrophic and has forced some families to abandon their places of residence, while others wait patiently for the severance pay that cannot come soon enough. What is really sad is that there are families with children who go for days without food; Habeeb made a trip down to lend his service, saw the need, and brought the mission back to Canada; it is this need that spawned the Spring into Easter, Dinner & Dance Fundraiser. Proceeds raised that night went to the Service to Humanity Food Program in Skeldon Guyana.

This program was forged to help provide students of the Skeldon area with hot, fresh meals and school scholarships.

One of the guests won $200.00 as one of the fundraising prizes. The winner generously donated the money back to the Service to Humanity Food Program, and it goes to show that doing great work, and helping others can not only be gratifying but also fun.

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A family’s fight for justice; the Arianna Goberdhan story SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

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The call came in at about 9:43 pm on April 7th, 2017. The young lady did not speak with the 911 operator, but the operator could hear the young lady say, “You have to let me go.

You can’t keep me here. I have to go home.”

The call ended, and the operator called the number back immediately picking up on the idea that this must be a domestic violence call. The young lady picked up the phone and said “Hello!” The operator followed protocol asking if the police would have to be dispatched, and the young lady said, “Yes!” On April 7th, 2017, Arianna Goberdhan and her unborn baby daughter Asaara were murdered by the one person who should have had their best interest at heart; Arianna’s husband, and father of Asaara, Nicholas Baig.

This unfortunate story joins the many stories that have ended in such a horrific way; a young woman, loved by her friends and family and taken from this world way before her time. What truly makes this story

impactful is the fact that there was a life taken before she even had the chance to live, the life of Asaara.

There is much to be learned about Intimate Partner Violence, which includes violent offenses that occur between current and former legally married spouses, common-law partners, dating partners and other classifications of intimate partnership. According to Statistics Canada, in 2017, IPV represented close to one-third (30%) of all police-reported violent crime in Canada, which affected almost 96,000 victims aged 15–89. It was also found that women were more likely to be physically assaulted by an intimate partner than by someone else. It is imperative to understand that intimate partner homicides occur within very complex interpersonal contexts and they often involve a history of violence. Statistic Canada reports that between 2007 and 2017 almost two-thirds (62%) were preceded by a history of family violence, with the primary motive in these cases often being: arguments or quarrels (50%), anger or despair (24%), and jealousy amongst a range of other emotions (17%).

Regrettably, Arianna Goberdhan became one of these statistics on the fateful evening of April 7th. She had told her family and friends that she was going to pick up her husband from work and bring him to his parent’s home in Pickering. Arianna and Nicholas had dated on and off for about six years prior to them getting married in November

2016. Over the years, there were many fights, some known and unknown to family and friends. Nicholas had already been charged with domestic assault, and in both cases, the charges were withdrawn. The family did not know the extent of the verbal or the physical abuse because Arianna had kept it hidden; this can be the case in abusive relationships which is why Arianna’s family is putting in overtime to have her story told.

Nicholas was arrested on April 8th, 2017, and charged with first-degree murder after being seen on surveillance video leaving the scene. Arianna was nine months pregnant at the time, and it is for this reason that her family is outraged with Baig’s plea to a lesser charge of second-degree murder, which comes with an automatic life sentence, and a possibility of parole in 10–25 years. Crown Attorney George Hendry has suggested a parole ineligibility period of 20 years, and Baig’s defence lawyer Monte Macgregor has suggested 12–15 years before parole eligibility. Having pleaded guilty to 2nd degree murder, he will be sentenced for the crime of killing Adrianna, but under Canadian law, he will not stand trial for the murder of their unborn child Asaara. It is disheartening to know that if she had given birth one day earlier, Asaara would have grown up loved by her family, but instead, she was robbed of this opportunity.

Adrianna’s family strongly believes that the laws need to be changed so that

the next time an unfortunate situation like this occurs, it will be recognized as a double homicide, not a single homicide. They have started a petition that states;

We, the undersigned, citizens of Canada, call upon the House of Commons in Parliament assembled to pass legislation that recognizes that, when an assailant in a commission of a crime attacks a pregnant woman and injures or kills her pre-born child, then the assailant may be charged with an offense on behalf of the pre-born child.

They are urging the community to help them take a stand by signing the petition that can be found at www.ariannaslaw. com. On May 2nd, 2019, they are inviting the community to join them at Durham Region Courthouse located at 150 Bond Street, Oshawa, Ontario, to rally and demand that the Canadian government change its legislation to recognize unborn babies as victims when their mothers are murdered. There are currently no legal rights or legal protection to a pre-born child, and under the laws of Canada, the police do not have the ability to charge an assailant for the murder or injury of a preborn child.

If you or anyone you know has been a victim of Intimate Partner Violence, please share this article, and find a way to support Arianna’s family. Let us as a community, find a way to put a stop to these truly dismal, and heart-breaking stories.

Actress from the play Impressionism talks about love, life, and family SALINA McCALLUM salina@carib101.com

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The Broadway play, Impressionism, closes out Alumnae Theatre’s Impressive “The Art of Living” 101st season, which looked at shows grappling with the intersection of art’s ideal and life’s realities.

Sistah Lois plays the role of two male characters in the play, which premiered in Toronto on April 12th and closed its curtains for the final time on April 27th.

The play is directed by Nicole Arends who has been directing plays for more than 25 years. It was produced by Mary Barnes Amoroso, Arlene Stanley, and Kristine Greenaway.

Impressionism was written by award-winning writer, Michael Jacob. The

story follows colleagues Katharine, gallery owner, and Thomas, photojournalist, as they revisit painful memories. As they tease each other and argue, they come to realize that if they can step away from the current canvas of their lives, they may have a brighter future.

After 16 years of being off stage, Sistah Lois plays an African fisherman, Chiambuane and a Swedish man named Mr.Linder.

She says that both characters are full of love.

“Playing both of those roles, they may be male, but they had very matriarchal energy simply in that they were all about omni-loving energy,” said Sistah.

In order to prepare for her part as Chiambunae and Mr.Linder, she asked a drag queen to train her. She says preparing for the part made her have compassion for members of the transgender community.

“It hurt. It hurts to bind my body and to put on extra weight on my shoulders to be a man. It hurts to lead with your hip if that’s not who you are. It made me have respect for the people who transform their body for art, and so much humility and love for all the young women I knew who became men, or the young men I knew who became women,” said Sistah Lois. “It made me have so much re-

spect and sympathy.”

The experience of playing the role of two men has made the actress appreciate her womanhood.

“It helped me grow as a woman. Being a man has made me more of a girl!” Said Sistah Lois.

Sistah Lois started acting at the age of 2 in her home country of Trinidad.

“I’m having fun. People will come to me and say you seem to have so much joy on your face when you’re doing this Sistah,” said Sistah Lois.

Machinist and heavy-duty diesel equipment mechanic by day, but singer and songwriter by night, Sistah Lois says she took her pain and turned it into art.

“Many times in my life, mannerism has been necessary to protect me from violent situations. It’s interesting and actually brings a lot of pleasure to be able to take something that I learned and developed in fear and pain to avoid violence to use now as a storytelling mechanism to share the joy and to share pleasure,” said Sistah Lois. “Every song I sing is about taking the pain and turning it around.”

The Alumnae Theatre Company is

ICHF BabyHeart Trip to Guyana TCCF works with three international partners to treat poor and critically ill Caribbean children at four treatment centres. At Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto, it works with the Herbie Fund to treat children su ering from most major ailments. In Austin Texas, it works with SpineHope to treat children su ering from spinal problems such as scoliosis.

In Guyana and the Dominican Republic, it works with ICHF/BabyHeart Foundation to treat children su ering from congenital heart disease. The modus operandi at the two Caribbean centres is that TCCF assists with sending medical mission teams consisting of cardiac surgeons, anaesthetists and paediatric intensive care unit nurses to deliver treatment and also train local sta in post-operative care.

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run by an all-female board of directors and is dedicated to the production of adventurous, high-quality theatre not readily seen elsewhere. They also work towards the promotion and skill development of women in theatre.

“We’re all in a group where everybody’s here because we all really want to tell a good story, and we’re having fun doing that,” said Sistah Lois.

Sistah Lois has worked with Adam Sandler and Whoopie Goldberg, but she did not study acting at a theatre school. Instead, she credits her family for her talents.

“When they asked me where I trained, I said at my mother’s and grandmother’s sides because living in poverty and feeding large families, I went to market with them and I learned as a child how to go from adamant to effervescent in a blink of an eye,” said Sistah Lois.

The actress says something the audience can take away from this love story is that it is never too late.

“Life and love, it’s never too late for those things, if you open yourself up for change. It is never too late to live a life with love and affection,” said Sistah Lois.

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Some physicians dispensing medication in wrong or inappropriate containers

JAMAICA -- There are more signs emerg­ ing of the danger being posed by doctors who dispense medication from their offices and by­ passing pharmacists.

Following the Jamaica Observer’s re­ port last Sunday of the life-threatening risks be­ ing posed by doctors who operate their offices as full-time pharmacies, a number of people have shared horror stories of getting medica­ tion sloppily and sometimes dangerously pack­ aged.

In one case a woman shared photos of tablets given to her by her doctor in a piece of paper sealed at the sides and top with staples.

The crude package did not include the name of the doctor, the patient, the date, or any other data, except the instruction to “take 1 tablet each morning�.

In another case, a pharmacist shared photos of medication given by a doctor in West­

moreland to a patient for asthma or other forms of inflammation in a container that is usually used to store anxiety pills.

“The container should not be used due to risk of cross-contamination,� argued the pharmacist, who asked not to be named.

“This is unacceptable dispensing,� added the pharmacist as she declared that she has seen several similar cases in the western Jamaica parish in which she operates.

Last week, the Pharmaceutical Soci­ ety of Jamaica raised an alarm about doctors who have been using their receptionists and other untrained persons to dispense medica­ tion.

“The matter of dispensing from a doc­ tor’s office must be carefully considered by the patients. According to a report from Johns Hop­ kins in 2018, medical error was the third lead­ ing cause of death following heart disease and

cancer,� warned the Pharmaceutical Society.

It added: “Although there is very little documentation of errors in Jamaica, pharma­ cists can attest to contacting doctors daily to recommend adjustments to prescriptions for errors detected. Many errors are identified by a pharmacist. What happens when the pharma­ cist is bypassed? What happens when there is no buffer between the prescriber and the pa­ tient?�

The Pharmaceutical Society also charged that some community pharmacies might have to close their doors as they are not getting prescriptions from the doctors who are diagnosing and selling medication.

“This undue pressure can lead to un­ ethical practices among pharmacists/pharmacy owners who may assume the role of the doctor and begin to prescribe as a matter of survival.

This tit for tat would never resolve this problem

as the patient would still be in danger from re­ ceiving medication for an incorrect diagnosis,� warned the Pharmaceutical Society.

“The model situation is for each health care provider to correctly assume his/her role and provide optimal patient care,� added the body which represents local pharmacists.

It noted that the operations of phar­ macies in Jamaica are regulated and the phar­ macist or owner could be subjected to a fine of up to $1 million or six months to a year in prison and would be unable to practise if found guilty of dispensing prescription-only items without a prescription.

“Medical doctors do not have these penalties in law,� said the Pharmaceutical So­ ciety.

- Jamaica Observer

Kamla promises to create 50,000 jobs

TRINIDAD -- As the Op­po­si­tion Leader Kam­ la Per­sad-Bisses­sar launched her lo­cal gov­ ern­ment elec­tion cam­paign, she promised to cre­ate 50,000 jobs if she is re-elect­ed Prime Min­is­ter. Re­it­er­at­ing her warn­ing that the Row­ ley-led Peo­ples Na­tion­al Move­ment (PNM) gov­ ern­ment wants to steal the elec­tions, Per­sadBisses­sar said the Unit­ed Na­tion­al Con­gress (UNC) will not al­low it.

She was speak­ing at the UNC’s 30th an­niver­sary cel­e­bra­tions at the car park of the UNC’s Cou­va South con­stituen­cy of­fice in Cou­ va. Prime Min­is­ter Dr Kei­th Row­ley has not yet an­nounced the date of the elec­tion.

In her ad­dress, Per­sad-Bisses­sar took the op­por­tu­ni­ty to re­veal some of the plans she has for the coun­try if her par­ty wins the elec­tions. Not­ing that many young peo­ple are ei­ther un­em­ployed or un­der­paid, she said, “So, you are now on the verge of giv­ing up. You feel you are a bur­den on your par­ents. And your time spent in school was wast­ed. Do not give up. I promise you to­day that we will make, as our first pri­or­i­ty, the cre­ation of 50,000 well-pay­ ing jobs. We did it be­fore. We will do it again.�

The for­mer prime min­is­ter al­so an­ nounced plans to im­me­di­ate­ly re­struc­ture the

health sec­tor to make it a hub for med­ical tour­ ism that will em­ploy doc­tors, nurs­es and health care providers.

“We will man­ date our for­ eign mis­ sions to iden­ti­fy the jobs of the dig­i­tal fu­ture and pre­pare you to take them up. We will lever­age the ex­per­tise in our en­er­gy sec­tor and care­ful­ ly match that with man­pow­er needs in near­by Guyana to the mu­tu­al ben­e­fit of both coun­tries.�

Re­al­is­ing that the world has be­come tech­nol­o­ gy dri­ven, she said her gov­ern­ment had dis­trib­ uted 95,000 lap­tops to school chil­dren.

How­ev­er, she said that pro­gramme was aban­don by the gov­ern­ment. She re­vealed that she has set up a dig­it­al in­no­va­tion and im­ ple­men­ta­tion team, com­pris­ing young peo­ple, to pre­pare for their re­turn to gov­ern­ment.

“I have giv­en them a pri­or­i­ty list­ing of is­sues I would like them to ad­dress and chal­ lenged them to de­vel­op im­ple­mentable poli­cies to ad­dress the grow­ing gulf be­tween our cur­rent ed­u­ca­tion sys­tem and that of dig­it­al age tech­ nolo­gies.�

She said the team’s rec­ om­ men­ da­ tions on a wide range of is­sues, in­clud­ing ed­u­ ca­tion, crime fight­ing, job cre­ation and di­ver­si­ fi­ca­tion and health care will be re­vealed in the

com­ing months. She al­so called on the Gvern­ ment to call the elec­tion now and stop the sale of the now-de­funct Petrotrin.

Ac­cus­ing the Gov­ern­ment of ly­ing, she said Petrotrin in its fi­nal year made over TT $1.7 bil­lion in prof­its con­trary to the Gov­ern­ ment’s claim that Petrotrin was an al­ba­tross los­ ing mon­ey.

“Petrotrin be­longs to the peo­ple of our coun­try. I promise that in any de­ci­sion which my gov­ern­ment takes re­gard­ing our en­er­gy sec­tor; the in­ter­ests of our coun­try, our cit­i­zens and our oil work­ers will take prece­dence,� she said.

The Op­po­si­tion leader al­so in­formed her sup­port­ers that their lawyers have filed an ap­pli­ca­tion to set aside the Court of Ap­peal judg­ ment in the 2015 elec­tion pe­ti­tion in which they had chal­lenged the re­sults in the con­stituen­cies in six con­stituen­cies. But, it was dis­missed. She said the hear­ing is on June 5. She said 400 peo­ple have filed lo­cal gov­ern­ment nom­i­na­tion pa­pers and screen­ing will be­gin next month.

“I want to give Mr Row­ley a warn­ ing we know what is go­ing on we know what he and his par­ty are plan­ning for the up­com­ ing elec­tions. I want to give him the as­sur­ance that we have no in­ten­tion of al­low­ing him and

his cronies to rig the elec­tion now and use the cam­paign pe­ri­od as a the­atri­cal show and then rel­e­gate elec­tion day as a sham ac­tiv­i­ty to le­git­ imise elec­toral democ­ra­cy in T&T. We have no in­ten­tion of al­low­ing it, “ she added.

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Teen killed in St James liquor mart shooting TRINIDAD -- There are now many ques­tions as to what ex­act­ly hap­pened at Singh’s Liquor Store at Bournes Road in St James which re­sult­ed in a 14-year-old boy, a pupil of St An­tho­ny’s Col­lege, be­ing fa­tal­ly shot, while his friend land­ed in a crit­ i­cal con­di­tion at hos­pi­tal af­ter he was al­so shot by a busi­ness­man Monday.

Ini­tial­ly, it was re­port­ed that the teenagers at­tempt­ed to rob the busi­ness­man of his cash sales.

How­ev­er, po­lice of­fic­ ers late Monday re­ ceived in­for­ma­tion that Luke Williams and an­oth­er teen went in­to the store to pur­chase al­co­hol when an ar­gu­ment broke out and Sandy threat­ened to re­ trieve a gun from his car.

Guardian Me­dia was told by po­lice sources that the teenagers had at­tend­ed a “Zess­er” par­ty at Sea Lots on Sun­day night and were be­lieved to be high­ly in­tox­i­cat­ed.

Williams lived at Harp Place in East Portof-Spain while the oth­er teen lived at Bath Street in the same area. Williams was the son of a woman po­lice of­fi­cer.

An ini­tial po­lice re­port stat­ed that at about 8.20 am the teenagers en­tered the store and said it was a hold-up. One of them was armed with a gun.

How­ev­er, they were shot by a busi­ness­ man who be­came fear­ful and moved to save his life and de­fend the lives of his work­ers and cus­tomers in the store at the time.

Williams, who was dressed in cam­ou­ flage pants, col­lapsed and died in the store with an undis­closed amount of cash in his hand.

Po­lice said the cash was part of the day’s sales that was de­mand­ed from the busi­ness­man mo­ments be­fore the shoot­ing.

The oth­er teen, who al­so at­tempt­ed to run

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But in an un­usu­al spin to the in­ves­ti­ga­ tions, po­lice of­fi­cers got an­oth­er ver­sion of the sto­ry.

Of­fi­cers are hop­ing that the wound­ed teenag­er can give them in­for­ma­tion on the cir­cum­stances which led to the shoot­ing.

Po­lice sources said that one of the teens was de­tained for ques­tion­ing last year in con­nec­ tion with the mur­der of Uber dri­ver Christo­pher Mo­ hammed who was killed for his sil­ver Toy­ota Corol­la PDT 3352 on May 17, 2018.

Mo­hammed’s body was found in bush­ es near Ethel Street, Mu­cu­rapo Road, St James, at around 11 pm that night.

Guardian Me­dia was told by res­i­dents in

the area that Williams grew up at the near­by Quam­ i­na Street and added that they were shocked over the re­ports of an at­tempt­ed rob­bery.

Guardian Me­dia was al­so told that a fe­ male rel­a­tive was point­ing blame at a male rel­at­ive for the “lifestyle and path” that Williams was in­volved in.

Ap­proached while clean-up op­er­a­tions were tak­ing place, a work­er said no one was in the state of mind to com­ment on the in­ci­dent.

“Right now we are clean­ing up the blood in­side and out­side, on the pave­ment here and try­ ing to come to terms of what hap­pened. We are shocked and very much shak­en up,” the work­er said.

Dur­ing the cleanup, a uni­formed po­lice of­fi­cer stood guard out­side the busi­ness place.

- Trinidad Guardian

Rethink Opposition boycott calls GUYANA -- Citizens must be able to examine the intentions of their regional leaders, and determine who their leaders’ encouragement to boycott Central Government activities stand to benefit.

This was the strong advice of Prime Minster Moses Nagamootoo and Minister of Communities, Ronald Bulkan on Sunday to residents of particularly Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara).

Bulkan made the remarks during the government’s multi-ministry outreach to the Leonora Track and Field Centre, and Nagamootoo, later on at a community meeting at the Tuschen Primary School.

Bulkan and Nagamootoo noted that on their way to the exercise, there was a group of protesters against the government, while Regional Democratic Councils (RDC) heads intentionally boycotted the event.

At his Tuschen engagement, the prime minister explained that such negative influences of regional officials continue to affect the way in which certain areas receive maximum support.

He said funds are given to the various regions for specific projects, but some regions suffer by being controlled by the Opposition, which has ulterior motives.

Nagamootoo said that oftentimes, leaders elected to meet the needs of citizens in certain regions spend less time assisting and more time opposing the efforts of the government to help.

“They have millions and millions of dollars that they’re not spending on the welfare of our

people. In the NDCs, the things that they should look after, they haven’t been doing those things.

You have an NDC in the area, and I’d be surprised if you find any of the leaders of the NDC here,” the prime minister said.

He explained that the government’s decentralisation efforts mean that systems such as RDCs and Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) have been set up to bring power closer to the people.

However, the negative actions of NDC leaders result in a ‘top-down effect’.

Nonetheless, he noted that Central Government will continue to push development, despite the challenges, and will lobby for such destructive political influences to end.

“The role of the Opposition is not simply to oppose but to partner in promoting the welfare of all the people,” Minister Nagamootoo pointed out.

CANNOT ONLY OPPOSE “We can’t afford this old-time politics of an Opposition opposing for opposition sake; making noises to embarrass your country and to embarrass your people, and to see that they continue to be neglected,” he said.

Commenting on the same issue earlier at the multi-ministerial outreach, Minister Bulkan said that similar to all other outreach exercises, he wrote the regional chairperson about the exercise but did not receive a response.

“I wrote to the regional chair informing him of this exercise, and encouraging him to take

full advantage of it to participate in a meaningful way. I was certainly not taken by surprise at his reluctance to engage the Central Government, but I’m disappointed,” Minister Bulkan said, adding:

“How can you stay out of the process and hope to represent people? I do not understand that. You have to sit with Central Government who are the ones who are in control of the government’s resources; who make budgetary allocations. And it is through a process of engagement that we can understand which areas are to receive funding.”

He noted that the leaders of the region also stayed away from the Regional Agriculture Commercial Exhibition (RACE) on Saturday evening, which event was meant to empower farmers, agro-processors and micro-entrepreneurs.

“What is even more reprehensible,” he said, “is that they encouraged farmers and key constituency not to participate in this exercise which is self-defeating.

“You cannot properly represent persons if you encourage them to boycott or stay away from initiatives and activities of the Central Government that are designed to benefit those persons.”

Some of the most recent actions of the Opposition not benefitting the people they represent Minister Nagamootoo said, was the boycotting of Friday’s sitting of the National Assembly and the commissioning of the 5.4 MW power plant in Essequibo.

Regarding the group of protestors referred to earlier, Minister Bulkan said it is the government’s hope that they, too, would have been

proactive by taking advantage of its presence, after publically highlighting their concerns.

He stated that the government will not be abandoning these activities, and encouraged residents of the region and citizensin general to not allow themselves to be negatively affected by the political motives of their leaders.

“Sit in your quiet moments and ask yourselves what is the value or the benefit of not engaging Central Government,” he said, adding: “If you have issues and concerns, you must be able to put pressure on your elected leaders, and ask them how this approach is beneficial to you, your welfare, your family and your interest.”

Meanwhile, over at Tuschen, the prime minister said that their outreach activities also serve to re-educate certain populations about the government’s true intentions.

“We decided that part of our outreach is to inform you [of achievements and plans], because we cannot depend on those who are bent on bringing our government down to tell you the truth,” the prime minister said, adding: “We are trying to build a partnership. There are some trying to confuse the message, but we are here to set the message right, and to tell you as it is, from the heart. Our government cares.”

- Guyana Chronicle

Entire family wiped out in highway shooting TRINIDAD -- Po­lice are baf­fled over the mur­der of a San Fer­nan­do fam­i­ly who was found in­side their pick-up along the Solomon Ho­choy High­way, Ste Madeleine, Monday.

Up to Monday, homi­cide in­ves­ti­ga­tors said they were still try­ing to piece to­geth­er the ev­i­dence col­lect­ed from the mur­der scene, but could not yet es­tab­lish a mo­tive for the mur­ders of George Quin­tero, 53, his wife Carmeli­ta Gar­ciaQuin­tero, 62 and their daugh­ter Marisol Quin­tero, 33.

Re­ ports stat­ ed that around 7 am, a passer­by con­tact­ed po­lice, in­form­ing them that three peo­ple were seen sit­ting mo­tion­less in a red Nis­san Fron­tier pick-up on the shoul­der of the high­way.

High­way pa­trol and Ste Madeleine po­

lice re­spond­ed and found the pick-up parked on the bridge pass­ing over the Cipero Riv­er.

The gear was in the parked po­si­tion and the head­lights were still on. Of­fi­cers found Quin­ tero in the dri­ver’s seat with a gun­shot wound to the left side of his face, Gar­cia-Quin­tero in the front pas­sen­ger’s seat with a gun­shot wound to the right side of her face and Marisol in the rear pas­sen­ger’s seat with wounds to her head and chin. There were gun­shots holes on the front and rear wind­screen and the right-rear pas­sen­ger’s side win­dow was shat­tered, lead­ing in­ves­ti­ga­tors to sus­pect the killer came from the out­side.

How­ev­er, it was not de­ter­mined how many gun­men car­ried out the mur­ders. There was al­so a dent on the rear right side of the pick-up but of­fi­cers could not say whether it was fresh.

South­ ern Di­ vi­ sion po­ lice, led by Snr Supt Zamsheed Mo­hammed and of­fi­cers of the Homi­cide Bu­reau of In­ves­ti­ga­tions, Re­gion Three, in­clud­ing ASP Steve Per­sad and In­sp Dar­ryl Cor­rie re­spond­ed.

With the view of the ve­hi­cle ex­posed to the pub­lic, po­lice parked a ve­hi­cle to block off the view, re­sult­ing in traf­fic grid­lock. But the news hor­ri­fied the many passers­by and those whose cu­ rios­i­ty got the bet­ter of them and stopped.

No one was at the fam­i­ly’s Block 5, Palmiste home as rel­a­tives went to the Foren­sic Sci­ence Cen­tre where an au­top­sy was ex­pect­ed to take place. Both Gar­cia-Quin­tero and Marisol were un­em­ployed while Quin­tero was a small con­ trac­tor who ser­viced hy­draulic equip­ment. In­ves­ ti­ga­tors said that checks did not show the fam­i­ly

to be in­volved in any wrong­do­ing. A neigh­bour de­scribed them as peace­ful. He said the cou­ple would leave home dai­ly and re­turn be­fore dark.

How­ev­er, they did not re­turn last night.

It was be­lieved that they were re­turn­ ing home from Movie Towne, San Fer­nan­do, but noth­ing so far in­di­cat­ed why they stopped on the shoul­der. Passers­by re­port­ed that they had seen the pick-up there at mid­night, but did not no­tice any­thing strange.

Po­lice were ex­pect­ed to in­ter­view rel­a­ tives Monday, with the hope of piec­ing to­geth­er the cir­cum­stances that led to the mur­ders.

- Trinidad Guardian

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4 top bike trends for 2019 Whether you cycle for fun, for sport or to get from point A to point B, you’re sure to find something of interest among the latest innovations in bikes and bike accessories. Here are four trends worth noting.

1. DISC BRAKES Once exclusively found on mountain bikes, disc brakes are becoming an increasingly common feature on road bikes. It’s anticipated that eventually this will become the norm.

A number of top-of-the-line bikes that came out in 2018, such as the Trek Emonda, Giant Propel Advanced and Scott Foil, came with disc brakes as a standard feature.

So why the shift?

Disc brakes offer various advantages over cantilever brakes. They provide more stopping power, better performance in wet conditions and they don’t wear out the rim.

While they’re most often found on road bikes, a number of mountain bikes are now being equipped with them.

Electric shifters allow for more rapid gear changes, require less maintenance and can be automatically recalibrated.

3. E-BIKES 2018 was a huge year for electric bikes, with models from brands like Giant, Bianchi and Focus selling big and electric bike-share programs starting up in numerous cities.

E-bikes are an especially popular option for commuters. However, they’re also gaining in popularity among mountain bikers.

4. INDOOR TRAINING TECHNOLOGIES Smart trainers and indoor cycling apps are making at-home training much more stimulating. The latest smart trainers (stands that support your bike at the rear wheel and that are wirelessly connected to your devices) are controlled remotely by apps on your phone, tablet or computer.

One of the most popular apps right now is Zwift, which not only allows you to cycle through virtual worlds but also to join group rides and take part in races.

2. ELECTRONIC SHIFTERS For several years now, electric shifters have been making their mark and they’re only getting more common — and more technologically advanced.

Other apps such as TrainerRoad and The Sufferfest provide training plans tailored to riders’ goals as well as real-time fitness and progress data.

As you can see, there’s a lot for you to get excited about — possibly enough to keep you busy until next spring!

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The 200th anniversary of the velocipede: a precursor of the modern bicycle On June 26, 1819, the first ever bi­ cycle patent was issued in North America to William K. Clarkson, Jr. of New York.

The machine Clarkson patented was very different from our modern bicycles and even went by a different name: the velocipede. The so-called “swift walker” was made of wood and could be propelled by pushing off the ground with one’s feet.

This early forerunner of the bicycle made its way to America via Europe, where it had been

con­cei­ved two years earlier by the German inventor Karl von Drais.

While the velocipede ended up being a fad, it served as the prototype for the modern bicycle, which emerged — with pedals, chain drive and all — in the 1880s.

On the 200th birthday of its patenting in North America, we celebrate the velocipede for setting the wheels in motion in bringing us the bicycle.

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“Twelve-hour days on your feet are hard!”

There are a few people who can relate to a statement like this: nurses, construction workers, and restaurant owners. It is no surprise to learn that owning a restaurant comes with a load of responsibilities that not only require you to be on your feet a lot, but also involves losing sleep, giving up on a social life, and going through several months of designing, and perfecting every detail that comes hand in hand with owning and running a restaurant,

Merrick Aries, the newest owner of The Diner’s Corner located on 51 St. Nicholas St. in Toronto, Ontario knows all too well about the time constraints that keep a restaurant owner looking at the clock and wishing for more time in the day. With his dedication to serving only the best in Jamaican Cuisine, Merrick can be found: sourcing the right ingredients, obtaining licenses, finalizing details on the new location of the restaurant (714 Yonge St, opening late spring), or interviewing prospective staff members. He realizes all of the hardships that come with running a restaurant, and he has taken on the challenge with a sense of purpose.

The Diner’s Corner is a laid-back Jamaican restaurant located in the heart of Toronto that provides a delectable array of Jamaican food. They are open to serve brunch, lunch and dinner crowds, and people are always welcome to stop by for happy hour, connect with their family and friends, taste their signature drinks (my favorite being the homemade Ginger Beer), and desserts all in a relaxed and intimate setting. The Diner’s Corner is not a new attraction to the Caribbean community living in the downtown area, but what Merrick has done is come in and rebranded the restaurant in an innovative way.

His love for cooking (more so baking) started back when he was in preschool. Like many cooks who originate from the islands, Merrick’s lessons started in his grandparent’s kitchen. Although this was a passion for him, he was never able to truly delve into cooking. Merrick ended up attending Heartrust–Jamaica National Training Agency – an organization that focuses primarily on stimulating economic growth and job creation. As a young man, Merrick was going to find any way to advance his career options, and after completing his program, Merrick found his way to Canada.

So, this is when he forged on his goal to open his restaurant. No, actually, Merrick went into management after he completed school and landed his very first management job at McDonald’s as a Manager-Trainee. He took the time to learn the ropes and understand running a restaurant on a corporate level. He soon rose from Manager-Trainee to Assistant Manager, until finally, he went on to becoming a Store Manager. He did not stop there; he continued learning about how corporations operated by working at Rogers, CBC, Walmart, and Eddie Bauer, all the while, this need to bake and cook ate at his soul. There came a day when Merrick finally said enough was enough! He had been working with a company and they had offered him a position that would have forced him to have to work his way up to management level, and that is when he decided that it was time to do it! He was going to go after his dream and open a restaurant.

“You are running the f&*king place like a corporation.”

Opening the restaurant was a joint effort made by Merrick Aries and Antovin Aries, and Merrick’s first attempt at cooking at the public level. Diner’s Corner was established in 1999, originally located on Gloucester Street, and was owned by Cliff and Naomi Green, who operated it for over fifteen years. Merrick and Antovin were aware of the history and reputation both the restaurants and the previous owners had, so when they decided to do this, they realized that they would have to come hard. Aside from structural changes, the one major change that was made was

they added a “The,” on the beginning of the restaurant name to make it their own, and then they were off.

It has been three years since Merrick has taken over ownership, and there were certain lessons he had to learn the hard way. One aspect of business ownership that comes difficult to most is how to manage a business. “It forces you to manage your time down to the minute.

It is insanely difficult, but not impossible,” Merrick told the Toronto Caribbean Newspaper. “There is no such thing as sick days.

When you are sick, you go to work, and the nightmare truly begins when the Department of Health decides to show up, especially during a peak time in your day.”

Merrick does not take this job lightly and take pride in serving the very best food. He does not hold back when he is cooking, and he cooks for those moments when people feel good about their meals and walk away happy.

Another difficult aspect of taking over a business is fostering the respect of not only the staff but also the regular clientele. He had to deal with customers who were used to the way the old owners did things because they had built standing relationships with their clients. The issue with this is that they wanted things to stay the way they were, and Merrick was making the necessary changes that fit his vision of The Diner’s Corner. He retells the story of the day that a customer said to him, “You are running the f&*king place like a corporation!” He was taken aback by this remark and was surprised at such a reaction. His response was, “Yes, I am running it like a corporation because it is one.”

Merrick remains uncomfortable with the fact that as a community we don’t lend the same support to locally run businesses, as we do to some of the larger chains like Moxie’s, or the Keg.

Regardless of the ups and down’s Merrick remains committed to “Good food.”“If you buy good food, you will make good food,” he claims, and good food is at the center of all industry conversation today. Good chefs care about good food, and this will continue to set The Diner’s Corner aside from all other restaurants.

“We don’ just cook, we speak a particular language, good food language.”

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Buju Banton, the warrior.

Trinidad never saw it coming

go unnoticed. Nothing found in his possession, the officers left, however Buju immediately posted his disturbance to social media. A firestorm erupted next and it set the tone for a weekend that would include a private meeting between Jamaica’s High commission, The Commissioner of Police of Trinidad and Tobago and Buju Banton himself. Needless to say, the Top Cop apologized to the entertainer.

This preceded a public show-stopper one day later, as Gary Griffith mounted the festival stage to confess Trinidad and Tobago’s love for Buju and the desire to maintain amicable relations with his country, Jamaica.

The Easter Festival which, according to High Frequency Entertainment, brought with it a mass invasion of tourists for the weekend, was epic, to say the least. Patrons were treated to a layout that proved effective and an artist lineup that catered to the desires of most. By himself, Buju Banton penetrated powerfully, singing his anthems, some legendary dancehall dubs and others melodic chants of prayer and spiritual persuasion. On stage, the artiste questioned Trinidad and Tobago on its criminal decay. “What is going on in Trinidad,” asked Buju, passionately pleading with the youths to consider their lifestyles.

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ENT. PUBLICIST Buju Banton made his way to Barbados this past weekend and as initially speculated, the princess of Barbados, Rihanna made her way to her homeland, showing up and showing out like only she can.2

While Jamaica’s Carnival may have been atop the minds of many, Buju Banton remained a figure of Caribbean music consistency this past weekend, just one weekend after he brought Trinidad and Tobago to its knees when he penetrated the Queen’s Park Savannah on Easter Sunday.

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Thousands flocked to the Queen’s Park Savannah. Many opted for the VIP experience, which provided a closer view of the stage. Cabanas and VVIP also options chosen over the General experience, the festival proved to be something fans of reggae music and Buju Banton, simply could not miss.

Buju’s positive delivery of soulful preaching is nothing short of exemplary. He is, without a doubt, the true reggae and dancehall standard.

Just before leaving the stage on Sunday night after an intensely uplifting stage show, Buju reflected in song, on his recent tribulation faced behind bars.

It will be a memory retained for the rest of his life, no doubt, but now, with his heart set on the future, Caribbean supporters and millions world over, can rest assured that Buju Banton has returned to his rightful place and will change many minds through music in the days, weeks and months ahead. Next up- Barbados! -- EBuzzTT

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by Agent Sasco and Spragga Benz but was able to catch Wayne Wonder when he performed his collabs with the ‘Hills and Valley’ singer.

Fashionable as per usual, the PUMA endorsee made a bold statement in a trench styled yellow and grey checkered ensemble. She rocked out in long box braids with mild makeup.

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This was no festival. This was a revival… an awakening. I Am Legend- Trinidad and Tobago’s answer to Jamaica’s Long Walk to Freedom and the same in the Bahamas thereafter, was ultimately, the rudest awakening any bad boy or consummate evildoer could’ve gotten.

On Sunday evening, Trinidad and Tobago was blessed with prayer at the Queen’s Park Savannah and little did the people know that this ministering they received, as subliminal as it was, was indeed the only answer to the country’s myriad of criminal activity and other social ills. Buju’s presence in the twin island Republic between Friday and Sunday, impacted the people immensely, many having realized in a very short space of time that this man of God and grace, Buju Banton, through wisdom and words, blessed the country, tactically delivering positivity in such a way, they hardly saw it coming.

Power lies in the spoken and sung word.

On Sunday night, after patrons of I Am Legend had been blessed with the amazing performances

by Order featuring Ziggy Rankin, Isasha, Mr. King and Ataklan, Kes The Band, LUST with Tony Curtis and Singing Melody, Wayne Wonder, Koffee and Luciano, Buju returned to the Queen’s Park Savannah stage after 10 years, with a vibe that electrified, making it abundantly clear that he would never leave again.

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How to start your own mommy blog

If you’re looking for a bit of inspiration, check out these popular mommy blogs.

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Parenting blogs are a wonderful source of inspiration, tips and laughs. If you want to share your experiences with the world, consider becoming a mommy blogger yourself. Here’s how in just five steps.

1. DEFINE YOUR REASON FOR BLOGGING Before you start writing, ask yourself why you want to start a mommy blog. Do you want to share parenting tips and tricks with the world? Or do you want friends and family members to keep up with your growing family? Will this be a hobby? Or do you hope to make it into a career? There’s no right or wrong answer to these questions, but knowing the answers will clarify what you want to accomplish.

2. FIND YOUR NICHE The best mommy blogs have a particular focus or niche. What will you offer your readers? You can choose to focus on food, crafts, lifestyle or even politics, as long as it relates to parenting in some way. Defining a niche allows you to reach a target audience and grow your blog quicker than writing about many topics.

SIRIMAVO BANDARANAIKE, POLITICIAN (1916-2000) When she was elected prime minister of Sri Lanka in 1960, Sirimavo Bandaranaike became the world’s first female non-hereditary head of government in modern history. She served in this role for three non-consecutive terms.

Her observations and calculations led to the theory that dark matter holds them together. It’s theorized that there’s as much as six times more of this invisible matter in the universe as there is visible matter.

Dr. Rubin was equally known for her work making astronomy more accessible to women, and she mentored many aspiring female astronomers.

Throughout her groundbreaking career, Dr. Rubin raised four children who all went on to achieve PhDs in the sciences.

Two of her three children followed her into politics. Her daughter, Chandrika Kumaratunga, was the fifth president of Sri Lanka, and her son, Anura Bandaranaike, held numerous positions in parliament, notably Speaker, minister of higher education and minister of foreign affairs.

In 1911, she won the prize for chemistry for the discovery of the elements polonium (named for her native Poland) and radium. Her research was crucial in the development of X-ray equipment.

Marie and Pierre weren’t the only ones in their family to win Nobel Prizes. Their daughter, Irène Joliot-Curie, shared the prize for chemis­try with her husband, Frédéric Juliot-Curie, in 1935.

Good writing takes practice. Don’t be discouraged if your first few posts don’t get the attention you feel they deserve. Over time, you’ll develop your voice and figure out what works for you and your audience.

VERA RUBIN, ASTRONOMER (1928-2016) American astronomer Vera Florence Cooper Rubin made a major scientific breakthrough when studying the rotation of galaxies early in her career. She discovered that galaxies rotate too fast to hold their shape if the only thing holding them together is the combined gravitational force of their stars.

These four women not only left their mark on their children, they also made innovations that changed the world.

In 1906, she shared the award for physics with her husband, Pierre Curie, and her colleague, Henri Becquerel, for their research on radiation.

5. POST REGULARLY To build an audience, it’s important to update your blog regularly. Make sure you choose a publishing schedule that corresponds with the amount of time you want to set aside for blogging. Some people can blog four times a week comfortably, while others struggle to post once a week. Figure out what works for you and be consistent.

3. CHOOSE A NAME Pick a catchy name for your blog. It should be short, simple to spell and relate to your niche. Come up with a few options, in case you find that your first choice is already taken.

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MARIE CURIE, PHYSICIST AND CHEMIST (1867-1934) Not only was Marie Curie the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize, she also remains the only person to have ever received Nobel Prizes in two dif­ferent sciences.

4. SELECT YOUR WEB HOST, DOMAIN AND PLATFORM The web host is where you’ll purchase your domain name (your address on the internet). It’ll store all of your website files. The platform is where you’ll create the look of your site and where you’ll manage all of the content once it’s up and running.

VALENTINA TERESHKOVA, COSMONAUT (1937) On June 6, 1963, 26 year old Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to travel to space. During her three-day solo flight aboard the space capsule Volstok 6, she orbited the earth 48 times.

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From Hell to Heaven; the rebirth of

HEAVEN RAZAH

Written by Simone Smith Toronto Caribbean Newspaper

So, let’s talk 90s Hip Hop for a minute; I want you to pause, and see if you can remember the group Sunz of Man, an early affiliate group of the Wu-Tang Clan. The group included: Killah Priest, Shabazz the Disciple, Prodigal Sunn, Supreme, Hell Razah and 7th Ambassador. The group adopted the moniker Sunz of Man and signed a record deal with Wu-Tang/Priority Records in 1995. One of the youngest members of the group and an individual that I was honored to have an in-depth conversation with is non other than Heaven Razah (formerly Hell Razah).

Chron Smith (born October 1,1976) has been working for as long as he can remember. He had been writing and recording before he joined Sunz of Man, and had actually independently released the singles “Living in Hell,” and “Mental Combat,” alongside 7th Ambassador before the group was formed. Razah recorded multiple tracks with the group before they joined the Wu-Tang Family, and after that, Sunz of Man signed a record deal with Red Ant Entertainment. In 1998 they released ‘The Last Shall be First,’ and by then, the only members that were left were: Razah, Killah Priest, Prodigal Sunn, and 60 Second Assassin. That album ended up being the most successful Wu-Tan affiliate releases, debuting at No. 20 on the Billboard 200 album chart, and No. 7 on the R&B/ Hip-Hop Chart.

During our interview, Razah spoke a little bit about his younger years, and the pressures of being part of such a highly branded group, “I was a youngin, and there was a lot of pressure to keep up with what everyone else was doing. You are literally watching your dreams come true, and you have to work twice as hard to prove yourself!” Razah hails from Red Hook, a part of Brooklyn named for the red clay soil, and home to some infamous names including Al Capone (no explanation needed), and Matty Rich, one of the highly regarded pioneers of Black Filmmaking. Regardless of his age, Razah’s hustle remained at 100%, and he continued working and perfecting his craft.

The group went through some turbulent times, but this did not diminish their drive. With members going and returning, they released the album Saviorz Day, the second official Sunz of Man Studio album in 2002, and finally, Razah thought that it was time to start following his own personal legend. His first actual solo debut was in 2001, and he appropriately named it, ‘When All Hell Breaks Loose.’ The album featured guest appearances from his old group members 7th Ambassador, and Killah Priest, along with Prodigal Sunn and Timbo King. His next solo album, Renaissance Child

was released in February 2007 on Nature Sounds Records, and featured another Hip Hop legend Talib Kweli, alongside a slew of powerful artists. For the rest of the decade, Razah stayed focused and continued to work.

He had no idea that his life was going to take a tragic turn.

On April 6, 2010, Razah was doing some graphic design work with his brother-in-law, when he started to have a headache. It was not an ordinary headache and he noted this immediately. He told his brother-in-law and was given Tylenol in the hopes that it would help.

His head continued to hurt, and his brother called the ambulance, which then rushed Razah to Bellevue Hospital. When Razah woke up, he saw his family standing around him crying. He was out of it but was trying to figure out why everyone was so sad. He remained confused as nurses assisted him into a wheelchair, and his son ran up to him crying. Finally, someone broke the news to him. He had suffered a brain aneurysm. There had been a bubble that was traveling through his brain, and the family had to give the doctor’s permission to clip the bubble. The bubble was on the right side of his brain, which meant that after the surgery, he had lost mobility on the left side of his body. If his family had not made that decision, I would not have had the opportunity to hear about his remarkable story, and his family would have lost someone very special to them.

“We are honored to be receiving all of these accolades and awards. Razah’s story is one that needed to be told.”

Frank Meyer For the next five years, Razah had to learn how to walk, talk, and rhyme again. He had to literally rewrite his life, and he wanted to share this story, so he paired up with director Frank Meyer and they began to document his journey. We have heard of other artists who have had to come back from near death situations, but none have been so open with sharing their struggles through the rehab process, or the questions that plagued their minds through the process. What has resulted is an award-winning documentary Risen: The Story of Chron “Hell Razah” Smith. The documentary provides an uncompromising look into the world of rehabilitation and redemption, and Razah’s quest to not only rap again, but to love again. An eerie aspect of this story came when Razah received feedback from his fans. Some of his fans actually told him that he speaks of his demise in his last few albums, specifically the Renaissance Album; it was almost like a subliminal premonition. Razah had to actually go back and listen to them and realized that it was true. When Razah found out that only 1 out of 10 people survive an aneurysm, he knew that God had a plan for him. His story is a testament that regardless of what you go through, anything and everything is possible.

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MOTHER’S DAY MEAL IDEAS Honoring Motherhood

NOEL CUNNINGHAM noel@carib101.com

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Mother’s Day is one of the most celebrated days of the year, of course, our moms are special. This is the day to let mom relax and enjoy a full day of gifts and pampering. Nothing says I love you like cooking for someone, and you don’t need to be a pro.

Remember it’s not always about the gift, but it’s the thought that counts.

Mother’s Day was usually my time in the kitchen to cook for mom especially when I was just learning the craft. Since it’s always on a Sunday, rice and peas were a must-have. I would usually make the family special BBQ fried chicken, with my seasoned potato wedges. I would often use this time to treat my mom since she was the one always cooking.

Instead of taking mom out this Mother’s Day to dine at a crowded brunch or packed restaurant, use this opportunity to spread a feast at home the entire family can enjoy along with mom. This week I’m sharing two of my favorite recipes that you can prepare for the special woman in your life to make this Mother’s Day memorable. This week I’m serving up a sizzling grilled sirloin with herbed roasted potato, sautéed baby carrots and asparagus to take dinner up a notch. For the grand finale; end the evening on a high note with a slice of warm rum and raisin bread pudding with a scoop of your favorite ice cream.

Grilled Steak with Herbed Roasted Potato Spice up dinner with this quick, simple and delicious steak with a hint of spice from my signature smoky jerk marinade.

Makes 2 Ingredients For the Grilled Sirloin Steak: • 2- 8-10 oz sirloin steak • 3tsp Chef Noel’s jerk marinade For the potatoes: • 12 baby potatoes (not peeled) • 1tsp salt • 1 tsp pepper • 1 tsp garlic powder • 2 tsp parsley, finely chopped • olive oil

Directions For the steak: Season the steak generously with jerk marinade and leave to marinate for an hour to overnight.

For the potatoes: Slice the potatoes in half then season with salt, pepper, parsley, and garlic powder.

Drizzle with olive oil, and roast in the oven at 1808C for 15-20 mins.

For the sauce: Place the water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil then reduce the flame to low; whisk in the beef bouillon, soy sauce, jerk marinade, garlic powder, and add salt and pepper to taste if needed. If you like a thicker au jus, you can whisk 2 tsp cornstarch in ¼ cup water then add to au jus and allow to thicken.

Grill the steak (or seared in a heated skillet).

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• 1 loaf bread • 2 cups milk • 1 cup sugar • 2 tsp vanilla • 1/2 cup rum • 1 pinch nutmeg • 1tsp salt • 2 tbsp. melted butter • 6 eggs • 1/2 cup raisin Directions Cut bread in cubes. then put aside.

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Scoliosis can be treated by chiropractic treatment DR. VIKAS PURI drpuri@carib101.com

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Scoliosis can be tragic. It has the capability of causing both physical and emotional suffering.

Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine.

Mild to moderate curves may be undetectable or appear as postural distortions. More serious curves, however, can create gross physical deformity and even interfere with the lungs, heart, and many other vital organs. There is hope. While curves between 20 and 40 degrees require a body brace to be worn, and larger curves necessitate surgical insertion of steel rods into the spine, curves less than 20 degrees can respond well to chiropractic care.

There are two general treatment options for scoliosis bracing: Full-time bracing. These braces are designed to be worn 16 to 23 hours a day. The goal is to wear them all the time with exceptions for bathing, skin care, and exercising.

Nighttime bracing. These braces use hyper-corrective forces (which put the body out of normal balance and cannot realistically be applied while a person is standing and/or performing daily activities) and are to be worn at least 8 hours a night.

Scoliosis surgery typically has the following goals: Stop the curve’s progression. When scoliosis requires surgery, it is usually because the deformity is continuing to worsen. Therefore, scoliosis surgery should at the very least prevent the curve from getting any worse.

Reduce the deformity. Depending on how much flexibility is still in the spine, scoliosis surgery can often de-rotate the abnormal spinal twisting in addition to correcting the lateral curve by about 50% to 70%. These changes can help the person stand up straighter and reduce the rib hump in the back.

Maintain trunk balance. For any changes made to the spine’s positioning, the surgeon will also take into account overall trunk balance by trying to maintain as much of

the spine’s natural front/back (lordosis/kyphosis) curvature while also keeping the hips and legs as even as possible.

Scoliosis generally affects children, particularly girls between the ages of 8 to 18.

The cause varies. Some are born with this spinal deviation (congenital), which can be hereditary, or from trauma during the birthing process.

Others get it from acquiring poor posture (habitual). One major cause of postural problems in young people is backpacks. Kids should use both shoulder straps on their backpacks and the load should not exceed 15% of their body weight.

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How screen time affects your sleep You’ve probably heard that using electronic devices with screens right before bed can negatively affect your sleep. But why is this, exactly?

As it turns out, the light from an electronic screen can disrupt your circadian rhythm, tricking your body into thinking it’s daytime.

Your circadian rhythm (your body’s internal clock) consists of a roughly 24-hour cycle of intermittent periods of drowsiness and alertness. Daylight keeps your circadian rhythm aligned with your environment, so that you start to get sleepy late at night when it’s dark.

Studies show, however, that the blue light emitted from screens interferes with the brain’s secretion of melatonin, the hormone that promotes sleep. As a result, using technology before bed can prevent you from sleeping deeply, leaving you feeling groggy and unrested the next day.

For better rest, try to develop a routine that eliminates the use of screens an hour or so before you’re ready to sleep. Read a book, write in a journal or do some gentle stret­ches before bed instead of checking your phone or watching TV.

Warning signs of Lyme disease: what to watch out for during tick season Lyme disease is an inflammatory illness cau­ sed by bacteria transmitted via black-legged ticks (more commonly known as deer ticks). Lyme disease can last for years and lead to arthritis and neurological and cardiac disorders.

tions, short-term memory loss and other cognitive problems or facial paralysis.

An early sign of Lyme disease is a circular rash (Erythema migrans) that appears three to 30 days after getting a tick bite. It’s usually not itchy or painful but may feel warm to the touch.

• Wearing long sleeves, closed-toe shoes and long pants tucked into your socks.

• Using insect repellents with a DEET con­ centration of 20 per cent or higher.

• Checking your clothing, skin and pets carefully for ticks.

• Removing ticks as soon as possible using tweezers, making sure to remove the insect’s entire body. Bacteria usually enters your bloodstream after the tick has been attached to your body for 36 to 48 hours.

Other early symptoms of Lyme disease include fever, body aches, headaches and swollen lymph nodes. Later symptoms may include severe joint pain, heart palpita-

To guard against Lyme disease, make sure to take precautions when in grassy or heavily-wooded areas, including:

If you notice symptoms of Lyme disease after a tick bite, contact your doctor. Treatments for Lyme disease are more effective when they’re given earlier rather than later.

DID YOU KNOW? Lyme disease is named after the town of Lyme, Connecticut, where an out­break occurred in the early 1970s. Scientists studying the outbreak eventually discovered that the disease was cau­sed by infected tick bites.

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The possible health risks of vaping Smoking e-cigarettes, also commonly known as vaping, has become a popular alternative to smoking regular cigarettes. An e-cigarette, or Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (ENDS), is a battery-powered device that heats a liquid containing nicotine, flavourings and other chemicals to create an aerosolized vapour that’s inhaled.

Vaping exposes you to fewer toxic chemicals than traditional tobacco products and is much less likely to lead to heart disease and cancer. However, while e-cigarettes don’t contain tobacco, they do contain nicotine, the substance that makes cigarettes so addictive. It’s also a toxin that can raise your blood pressure, heart rate and adrenaline levels.

Medical professionals worry that e-cigarettes are getting people addicted to nicotine who otherwise wouldn’t consider smoking. Vaping has become particularly rampant among youth, whose adolescent brains are susceptible to the harmful effects of ni­cotine. According to the recent Canadian Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey, the highest ra­tes of vaping occur among youth (15 to 19 years old) and young adults (20 to 24 years old). Twenty-three per cent of students in grades seven through 12 reported trying vaping.

If you’re considering using e-cigarettes to quit smoking, talk to your doctor first about the possible health risks.

Furthermore, e-cigarettes con­tain other chemicals that are hazardous to your health. A recent study found that the vapour from e-cigarettes con­t ains potentially unsafe le­ vels of toxic metals like lead. What’s more, there’s a lot researchers still don’t know about the long-term health effects of vaping.

4 easy ways to support someone with depression Depression is a mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness and lack of interest. Unsurprisingly, it can be devastating for the person with the disorder. However, friends and family members may also be impacted. If someone you love is suffering from depression, keep these four things in mind.

1. DON’T TAKE SYMPTOMS PERSONALLY Depression makes it difficult to connect with people, even loved ones. If a person with depression lashes out at you or says hurtful things, remember that it’s the illness talking.

2. BE A COMPASSIONATE LISTENER Be someone that listens without judgment. Instead of telling a depressed person to “cheer up” or “snap out of it,” try saying “I’m here for you,” “I want to help” and “you’re not alone in this.”

Many people worry about discussing their depression for fear of stigmatization or being hospitalized. However, talking openly with a non-judgmental lis­tener has been shown to be beneficial.

3. GUIDE THEM TOWARD PROFESSIONAL HELP Encourage your loved one to find a thera-

pist or psychiatrist and consider treatment options like medication. Offer to go with them to the first appointment or help prepare a list of symptoms to discuss with a professional.

4. DON’T TRY TO FIX THEM Do what you can to guide a person with depression toward the right resources, but remember that it’s not up to you to cure them. Recovery is ultimately their own responsibility. Focus instead on being a positive presence in their life.

Finally, make sure to look after your own health when caring for someone with depression. It may be helpful to talk with a family member, friend or mental health professional about what you’re going through.

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How did the world arrive at its current state of crises; Preamble Part 2 ERROL A. GIBBS errol@carib101.com

PHOLOSIPHER

How did the world arrive at its current state of crises, despite exponential growth in the religions of the world, academia, human knowledge, scientific and technological achievements in engineering and medicines, and material and financial wealth? Can philosophy help to manage or reverse the nature of these crises (Reference: Part 1, Paragraph 2.).

“To do as one would be done by, and to love one’s neighbor as oneself, constitute the ideal perfection of utilitarian morality” — John Stuart Mill (1806 - 1873) English Philosopher, and Political Economist.

Morality today is associated with standards of sexual behavior, in the laws, the media, and the psyche, but the focus of this writer is the failure in “moral leadership” in the world. The world needs a “moral philosophy.” A philosophy that could usher in “moral enlightenment” of the 21st century, underpinned by leadership by spirit, integrity, and authenticity.

Looking back at ancient societies, people had a strong belief in the supernatural and mythology, as they interpreted the world around them. In the 6th Century BCE., Greek philosophers came unto the scene. They fostered a pragmatic view of the world in which individuals asserted mastery over their lives — philosophically speaking. They radically transformed the view of the world from mythological explanations of the existence of human life, to causes and effects of social action, critical thinking, reason, evidence, and morality. Greek philosophy influenced Western philosophical thought and the development of Western civilization.

The works of Socrates (c470-399 BCE), the Greek philosopher was considered the father of ethics and “moral philosophy.” His student, Plato (c.428347 BCE.), the Athenian philosopher was also considered one of the most important figures and influence of the Ancient Greek world, and the entire history of Western thought.

Growth in Eastern and Western religious dogma expanded throughout the pre-modern (c. a.d. 1200-1600), and the modern eras (1650s – 1950s). In parallel, religions such as Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam emerged. Paradoxically, neither in the field of philosophy nor religion a practical “moral philosophy” has guided human existence in 6000 years of record of human history.

The evidence is in the Ancient Wars (https://www.ancient.eu/war/), barbarism of the “Middle Ages” (500 – 1500 AD.), the ten bloody Crusades (1095 – 1492) between Christians and Muslims, and the Inquisition — the human catas-

trophe, which began in the 12th century, instituted by leaders within government systems, whose aim was to combat heretical doctrine.

Fast forward to the enslavement of Black Africans, which began in the 1600s, followed by apartheid and colonialization up through the 20th century.

The 18th century ushered in “The Age of Enlightenment,” rational thinking, reason, philosophy, expansion in human knowledge, and science. Notwithstanding, the world entered another dark period of catastrophic wars notably, World War I (1914 -1918) and World War II (1939-1945).

Founded on 24 October 1945, at the end of World War II, the United Nations (UN) strives to “save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, as a principal charter to prevent future wars.”

At its founding, the UN, which supersedes the League of Nations (founded 10 January 1920), which had 51 member states.

There are currently 193 member states.

Ironically, five years after the end of World War II, war broke out between North and South Korea (1950 – 1953).

Likewise, the event of the Vietnam War (1950 – 1975), with incalculable consequences. Global leaders representing member nations of the UN have put forward noble goals to alleviate future wars.

They proffered international laws, peace treaties, military alliances, military containment, national boundaries, and even “soft power” Vuving (2009).

This brief chronology of human atrocities underpins the call for a prevailing “moral philosophy,” which alone has the potency to help constrain human inclination for war — impassively normalized by postmodern (1950s – current times) culture. It is time to consider the potency of “moral power” to undergird or circumvent the use of “hard power.”

Some followers of global trends speculate that humankind inches towards the brink of another great World War III. Quantifiably, the world has a higher capacity for war in the 21st century, with increased global military and industrial prowess, aided by the scientific minds that gave the power of atomic weapons to humankind.

Despite philosophical, theological, and technological growth, people throughout the world express ambivalence at the state of the world. A “boiling point” of discontent is emerging in various parts of the world. People feel a sense of misguidance and betrayal by world leaders. The youths express “moral outrage” for leaders’ disregard for the sovereignty of human life, their “moral clichés,” and their “moral alibis.”

Today, people are in search of new forms of enlightenment that is void of any measure, using a strictly material index. The empirical evidence points to the need for a “moral philosophy” as the first imperative of human survival as a viable species.

Follow us as we briefly re-explore these five salient paths Philosophy, Religion, Education, Authority, and Leadership for new understandings and solution perspectives that can lead to a better world for future generations.

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Are you willing to work for your happiness?

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One aspect of my life that I have grown to appreciate is my ability to keep very intelligent people around me. This group of intellects serves a dual purpose: they serve in keeping me focused and out of my head, and they also serve in helping me grow into my Godgiven gifts. One of these individuals is my partner Dave ‘Rankin’ Lindsay! He is a man of few words, but when he does speak, he usually says something that causes me to reflect on my interaction with the external world and my interaction with my internal world.

We were having one of our many discussions this past weekend, and I believe we were rapping about the fact that when someone is dealing with an area of failure in their lives, they have the tendency to negate their role in the failure. They will put the blame on events happening in their external world; how many times have you heard others, or even yourself using phrases like:

“He/She makes me so mad!”

“He/She made me do it!”

“If it wasn’t for _______________ I would have been on time.”

“I had a rough childhood; this is why I act like this!”

“I wasn’t born with a silver spoon in my mouth!”

Interestingly enough, some of these statements that I hear adults making are parallel to statements that I will hear from some of my grade 3 and 4’s. Now, if this has triggered you in any way, I want you to take note of it; this article might just help you start to work on taking responsibility for not only your actions but for your happiness.

“When you blame others, you give up your power to change.” (Author Unknown)

“I am telling you, Simone, most people are not willing to work for their happiness. They will work hard, take overtime shifts, anything to ensure that they get their bills paid; but when it comes to their own happiness, they find ways to escape doing the work that is needed,” Dave exclaimed. “Do you think that you have worked for your happiness Dave,” I asked? “Of course, I have, and it was not easy!”

I knew what he meant by that, and for the rest of the afternoon, I reflected on the work that I had done for my own happiness. I had to give up a life of obvious comfort, which

entailed a full-time corporate job that paid well. I also had to gather up the courage to go and see a psychologist and work through many of the issues that had caused me so much pain in my past. This was probably the hardest work that I had to do because it was at that point that I realized how responsible I was for my own pain. It also helped me realized that if I was responsible for my own pain, I could also be responsible for my happiness, but it would take a little more work.

Do you know how hard it is to take responsibility for your actions? This type of work means that you have to take ownership of your behavior and the consequences for that behavior. It is easy to deflect, trust me! It keeps your precious ego safe and sheltered, but it does nothing for helping you develop self-respect or even have the respect of others. Breaking yourself down, and then building yourself back up can be exhausting mentally, but this is why it is called work. It is no wonder that so many people avoid it. It is easier to make money to deal with external situations then it is to take responsibilities for your internal conflicts. My dutiful readers, I want you to do something for yourself this week; I want you to tune into ways that you can start doing some real work, and not just the work that puts food on the table. The type of work that I am asking you to do will feel horrible at times, but I promise you that the richness you will feel at the end of it will be well worth it.

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LIFESTYLE COACH

We are just coming off the opening weekend of the Avengers: Endgame movie which had me in thought about our everyday life. We all have superhero powers. Now I am referencing our talents and skill set that once we hone in on create our uniqueness. We also all have shadows, obstacles, ego, challenges that we must face in order to keep stepping into those skill sets, refining them and experiencing them.

The Avengers movie, although based on action figures and superheroes, brings forth a message for us that we need to start, continue or enhance our own uniqueness. We need to start seeing ourselves for our greatness and not that for which we are supposed to be, but that which we are. We

need to fight for what we believe in, step into the game to help out when we are being called.

In this feat of stepping in, it doesn’t mean you won’t come up against people that want completely the opposite things that you do. It doesn’t mean that one of your team members won’t object to your opinion and decide completely to go down another path.

It doesn’t mean that you won’t get stuck in a situation that has you questioning your existence, questioning whether you are capable enough, strong enough to continue. And it doesn’t mean that there won’t be days where you just want to quit. All of these things will happen, they might happen all in one day but the real challenge we face in life is to forge through them. It’s to keep the vision of what we are trying to achieve alive and at the forefront of movements that we make. It’s to have the “whatever it takes” mentality that even when it’s tough, even when we feel alone, even when we feel lost, that we will continue on our path to achieve that in which we set out to achieve.

A few key things to help us through: 1. A support team/network. People that

know and believe in your dreams and where you are headed. From time to time, you will need to reach out to them to be reminded as to why you are doing it.

2. A clear path as to what you are achieving. Once you know and then you feel it in your heart, you won’t be able to stop even if it does get tough.

3. A willingness to be humble, to surrender and to ask for help. This one is a key one, but certainly for me the hardest. Giving up control to something bigger than you… yep definitely the hardest, but the most powerful out of all of these, because it then comes down to believing that anything is possible.

In your quest for your true path, your true self, and your superpower, I ask you the question “If you knew that you couldn’t fail, would you step all in?” If you said yes, then I would say step in my friend, the time has come for you to help align your path to make your mark on the world. With great power, comes great responsibility, at least that’s how Spiderman sees it and I would have to agree.

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To cut or not to cut?

KATHY McDONALD kathy@carib101.com

SCHOOL TRUSTEE

It appears that each and every day the Education Minister, Lisa Thompson is in the headlines. I would strongly encourage parents to take the time and decipher all the information and make an informed decision about the Minister’s announcements. Contact your trustee and ask for help discerning fact from fiction, fiscal responsibility from ruthless cuts and or efficiency versus extravagance. I will be the first to state that while fiscal responsibility is essential the best way to spend tax dollars is on educating our youth because, in the long run, it’s the most economical thing to do.

When one examines the true cost of having an uneducated society, I think it is clear that the additional cost and burdens that are associated with a lack of education far outweigh educating students, all students. The cost of social services like welfare and social work, mental health, and the justice system could all be substantially reduced if students were educated.

The tax revenue that would result from having an educated employable population would far outweigh skimping on

the education budget. That being said, I am painfully aware that the government does not have a blank check to present to Boards.

When discussing the superfluity of changes that have been announced regarding the Education Ministry, students and educational staff it would be helpful to have insight into regulation 274 (Reg 274) and the hiring practices of school boards. Becoming a permanent teacher is a rather complicated process which may involve years of perseverance. A wannabe teacher after completing a minimum threeyear post-secondary degree from an accredited postsecondary institution must complete a four-semester teacher educational program then apply to the Ontario Colleges of Teachers (OCT) for certification. Armed with this certification, which must be registered and the annual membership paid, a teacher can now apply to be on an Occasional Teachers (OT) List. Getting on the OT list is the first hurdle a new teacher must overcome. This allows them to supply teach. The transparency Regulation 274 brings to hiring, when properly implemented by school boards, makes the path to permanent employment clear to everyone, including new graduates. Teachers can then apply to be on the long-term occasional teachers list (LTO) after being on the OT for at least 10 months. According to the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation’s website “Only OTs on the LTO list who have completed a minimum of

one LTO assignment at least 4 months long and has both the required qualifications and highest seniority ranking, can be considered for permanent positions.” Each school board may have different time requirements or number of days needed to work to qualify to stay on the OT/LTO list. Also noteworthy is the salary and benefits vary if you are on the OT/LTO/permanent teacher list.

Reg 274 establishes steps all publically funded school boards must adhere to when hiring LTO and permanent teachers. Proponents for Reg 274 would argue that there were no instances where an OT was hired for a job that they were not qualified to teach. However, individuals that oppose this regulation would argue that principals are forced to hire the most senior teacher on the OT list not the best teacher for the position. Supporters of this regulation would argue that Reg 274 brings transparency to hiring when properly implemented and it makes the path to permanent employment clear to everyone. Opponents, on the other hand, would argue that Reg 274 forces Boards to hire based on seniority and not necessarily the best individual for the job.

For teachers that support this practice of hiring based on seniority, they would argue that experience matters. For the teachers that don’t, they would say that experience is important however so is innovation, creativity, diversity, passion, and commitment to the job and the willingness of teachers

to adapt to the ever-changing world of education. It is important to note that the qualities listed are in no way mutually exclusive. Ideally, a great teacher candidate should have all these qualities bundled together.

There have been cases where it is alleged that teachers live and work outside of Canada and simply come to Peel, work for the mandatory eleven days then leave only to come back one year later to work for eleven days. You be the judge. Is this doing what’s best for students and their educational outcomes? What about a teacher that has been on an OT list for an extended period of time? Could this be an indication that no one wants to hire them? If this is indeed the case, why should the system simply absorb them because they are next in line based on their seniority?

Whatever party affiliation one may have it is important to examine the pros and cons of the new regulations, the revised GSN and the changes to the way classroom personnel are funded. At the end of the day, we should look at what is best for student outcome. PUT STUDENTS IN THE CENTER. The business of education should ensure that students get the education that they are legally entitled to. So, journey with me as we strive to ensure that all students are the best that they can be. Walk Good! Belle Marché.

Everything you need to know about babies and screen time Leaving your toddler in front of the TV might give you a brief moment of peace and quiet, but at what cost? Many studies conducted in Canada and the United States have shown that screen time — and even the noise from a television that’s been left on — can be detrimental a child’s cognitive development.

According to the Canadian Paediatric Society and the Canadian Sedentary Behaviour

Guidelines, screen time is not recommended for children aged two and under.

Furthermore, the American Academy of Pediatrics states that screen time should be avoided for toddlers younger than 18 months, with the exception of occasional video chat sessions.

EDUCATIONAL SHOWS While television isn’t always beneficial to children, certain educational programs can have a positive effect on early childhood development. This means letting your baby watch a quality show for a reasonable length of time may foster learning.

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Bias Human Rights Tribunal Decision makes proving race and age discrimination almost impossible for Black Canadians.

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JUSTICE WARRIOR

Hello Everyone! Once again, I would like to thank you all for taking the time to faithfully read my entries. My goal here at the Toronto Caribbean Newspaper is to ensure that I am providing the community with insightful information regarding your access to justice and how to implement these tools within everyday life. This week’s entry is of notable importance strictly due to the fact that many Canadians in some way, directly or indirectly have had the unfortunate pleasure of dealing with the common issue of discrimination. Specifically, discrimination commencing within the interview process and amongst an employment setting.

In 2011, Philton Moore, a well distinguished lawyer who emigrated to Canada from England after attaining his law degree in 1996, and having worked as a barrister for seven years in the UK, applied for a legal position at a well-known personal injury firm in Hamilton, Ontario, which had vacancies for eight “junior court-room lawyer” roles. Moore was swiftly invited to attend a group interview where the idea of finding a candidate who was “the right fit” and qualified continuously entered the conversation.

During the interview process, Moore noticed that he was being interviewed in a group setting with two other candidates.

He was assessed on his skills and abilities by a panel of legal associates and other lawyers of the firm. He learned after the fact that those on the panel graded his skills based on a letter grade, (A, B or C) which ideally would help them determine if he was a suitable match for the position they were offering. However, within this assessment, notes regarding his age and his abilities became an area of focus within the interview process.

It is important for readers to know, Mr. Moore has quite an extensive educational background. He obtained an LLB honors degree from the U.K, a JD Law equivalent via Osgoode Law School; which allows him to practice law in Canada. He is also a qualified commercial mediator, the qualified arbitrator at the associate level both handling legal disputes and is a qualified barrister and solicitor in two jurisdictions. Additionally, Moore has a prominent background in nursing where he graduated as a registered nurse and enabled him to train for three and a half year within the best hospitals in London and worked part-time as a nurse to help pave his way while at law school in England.

It is clear through Philton Moore’s countless accreditations that he was more than qualified and capable for such a position. Moreover, Moore established himself to be the best candidate amongst the several other candidates when interviewing for the job as he had more experience and considerable qualifications compared to the other applicants. It was even determined at the Tribunal that he received the highest overall grades of all the candidates. Unfortunately, after the interview, Moore received an email advising him that an offer of employment could not be made to him at that particular time. Although he was disappointed, like many interviewees, Moore requested feedback on his performance in order to understand the basics surrounding the decision.

It was only then, through countless interactions between Mr. Moore, the main legal associate and the owner of the firm where through their vernacular, their discriminatory actions became apparent.

This experience prompted Philton Moore to file an application against the law firm on September 13th, 2012 under section 34 of the Human Rights Code. The Human Rights Code of Ontario is a provincial law that gives everyone equal rights and opportunities without discrimination in areas such as jobs, housing, and services. Therefore, when the rights that are clearly outlined within this law are infringed upon by an employer, individuals have the right to file a legal claim against an employer, etc.

Under the law, Mr. Moore cited section 34 of the Human Rights Code as a basis for his claim. Section 34 discusses discrimination with respect to employment because of race, color, ancestry, place of origin, citizenship, ethnic origin (Collectively “race”) and age; also the idea of retaliation. He believed that he experienced discrimination and retaliation (reprisal) in the course of applying, interviewing and being considered for the position(s) at the law firm in question. After a lengthy seven years, a decision was made on March 22nd, 2019 in regards to Moore’s application under the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.

It was determined that the owner of the law firm engaged in racial discrimination against Mr. Moore which was in violation of his rights under section 5 (1) of the code, the owner engaged in reprisal against Mr. Moore under section 8 of the code and lastly the owner was considered liable for age discrimination against Mr. Moore. Although to some this may seem like a win for Philton Moore’s fight against discrimination of all kinds in the context of employment, the ruling was given by the Vice Chair actually did more harm for black Canadians and displayed a considerable amount of biases which will have a compounding impact on racialized lawyers and minorities. Tune in two weeks from now for Part II

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3 plants with beautiful autumn blooms Who says flowers only bloom till the end of summer? These three stunners will keep your garden blossoming until late fall.

1. RUSSIAN SAGE (PEROVSKIA ATRIPLICIFOLIA) This late blooming perennial is as popular with pollinators as it is with people. Known for its lacy spikes of purple flo­wers and sil­ very green leaves, this plant will bloom from mid July to well into the fall.

It grows to be very tall, so don’t plant it in front of anything you want to be able to see.

wers are fading away, these ones are just beginning to blossom. Its spiky flowers change colour over time, starting out white and gradually turning pink and then copper red.

When planning your fall flowers, make cer­ tain that they’ll bloom before the first frost.

If you’re unsure what will work in your gar­ den, check with your local nursery.

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The benefits of growing native plants Cultivating native plants is an important part of preserving your region’s wildlife and ecological system. Imported plants were popular for many years, but ecologically conscious gardeners are increasingly op­ ting to grow native plants instead.

To be considered native, a plant must be indigenous to the area. In North America, any plant that was here before Europeans arrived is considered to be native. They have evolved alongside local wildlife, and are uniquely able to support the birds, mam­ mals and insects that live here.

2. PURPLE CONEFLOWER (ECHINACEA PURPUREA) This type of Echinacea is na­ tive to eastern and central North America, making it ideal for at­ tracting local birds and insects.

Deadheading, or removing flo­ wers as they fade or die, is neces­ sary if you want to make sure your coneflower continues to bloom through fall.

Because they’re suited to the local climate, indigenous plants often require much less care than flo­ wers, shrubs and trees that come from other parts of the world.

This means that you’ll spend less time watering and fertilizing and more time enjoying your plants.

They also don’t require the use of pesticides, which ma­kes them better for the environment.

3. AUTUMN JOY STONECROP (SEDUM ‘AUTUMN JOY’) This plant is unassuming during the summer, but when other flo­

Common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is indigenous to North America. It’s fragrant flowers attract pollinators.

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Having a native garden is far from boring.

Plants indigenous to your area come in all sizes, shapes and colours. From tiny groundcover to the tallest trees, you have many options to beautify your yard. As a bonus, your new plants will also encourage visits from local birds and butterflies.

Planting a native garden requires some re­ search. To find out which plants are indige­ nous to your area turn to gardening clubs, the public library or the professionals at your local gardening centre.

Plants that thrive in acidic soil

Landscaping professionals looking to minimize their carbon footprint are increasingly featuring recycled materials in their designs. Glass mulch is one such product and it’s sus­ tainable, functional and beautiful.

This increasingly popular type of mulch is made from broken glass that’s tumbled to re­ move sharp edges. Until recently, it was mostly applied in small amounts around potted plants. However, it’s now being used in larger quantities for landscape design. The effects can be stunning, as glass mulch adds colour and sparkle that are impossible to achieve with other types of mulch.

The benefits of recycled glass mulch extend beyond being esthetically pleasing and envi­ ronmentally friendly. In fact, this mulch type also offers superior drainage for your plants.

Plus, this long lasting material will never need to be replaced because glass doesn’t de­ compose or blow away in the wind.

If your garden could use a little shimmer and you want to do your part for the environ­ ment, recycled glass mulch could be just what you’re looking for.

Rhododendrons are one type of flowering plant that will thrive in acidic soil.

Does your garden have particularly acidic soil? If so, there are a number of wonderful plants that would feel right at home in your yard. While most plants prefer soil that is neu­ tral or only slightly acidic, there are nume­ rous acid-loving and acid-tolerating spe­ cies.

• Vegetables. Some veggies that thrive in aci­ dic soil are radishes, potatoes, rhubarb and peppers. And many tolerate acidic soil, including broccoli, carrots and tomatoes.

• Fruits. A few types of fruit that love acidic soil are blueberries, cranberries, currants, elderberries and gooseberries. Some that tolerate acidic soil are grapes, raspberries and strawberries.

• Flowers. The types of flowering plants that love acidic soil are numerous and va­ ried. Some of the most popular ones are azaleas, daffodils, rhododendrons, hydran­

geas, camellias, heather and bleeding hearts.

Want some more ideas? Soil pH is usually consistent in a given geographical area, so you could take a stroll and see what plants are growing well in your neighbourhood.

THE IMPORTANCE OF SOIL PH Every plant has a particular soil pH range within which it grows best. For most plants, a pH level between 5.5 and 7.0, or slightly acidic to neutral, is optimal. But you can have a diverse and thriving garden even if your soil is overly acidic or alkaline. You’ll need to do one of two things: either adjust the pH through a variety of methods or grow plants that flourish in your particular type of soil. Discover the soil pH in your yard by picking up a testing kit at your local garden centre.

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automotive

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A brief introduction to self-driving cars Every day, the technology propelling the development of autonomous cars becomes increasingly fine tuned. Most experts agree that it won’t be long before driverless cars are cruising the streets in droves. Here are some of the basics about this emerging technology.

HOW DOES A SELF-DRIVING CAR WORK? The easiest way to understand how self-driving cars work is to look at their key technologies.

• Radar sensors monitor the speed and position of surrounding vehicles and objects.

• Lidar sensors build a map of the exterior world by shooting out millions of infrared lasers and recording how quickly they bounce back.

• Ultrasonic sensors are found in the wheels and they detect the position of the curb and surrounding environment when the vehicle parks.

The data from these sensors are transmitted to a central computer, which manipulates the steering, acceleration and braking.

What does the eco button in my car do?

Many new cars have a feature known as eco mode that allows drivers to increase their vehicle’s fuel efficiency. Eco mode is engaged by pressing the button labelled “eco” or “econ,” which is typically found on the car’s central panel among the controls for the air conditioning, heat and radio.

So, what exactly does eco mode do?

Note that the eco mode function is automatically disabled when the vehicle travels at high speeds so that the driver can make safe passing and merging manoeuvres.

• Level 1: driver assistance. The car has various driver-assist features such as lane-keeping support and blind-spot detection.

Additionally, eco mode can enable various other tweaks to a car’s operations to increase fuel econ-

• Level 3: conditional automation. The driver doesn’t need to monitor the environment but is prompted to intervene and take control of the wheel in certain circumstances.

• Level 4: high automation. The car can handle all driving tasks. The driver is prompted to intervene only in rare situations.

• Level 5: full automation. The car is fully self-operated and will never prompt a person to intervene.

As it stands, only Level 1 and Level 2 cars (such as the Tesla Model S) are available to consumers on a large scale. However, cars with more advanced automation are being tested by a number of automakers, and it’s only a matter of time before we start seeing Level 3s on the streets too.

So, if you want to save money on gas and reduce your tailpipe emissions, know that if you have eco mode, you can do it with the press of a button.

It varies somewhat between makes and models, but gene­rally the principal action is to reduce the vehicle’s throttle response (i.e. stifle its acceleration). Often this translates into a stiffer feel in the pedal.

WHAT KINDS OF SELF-DRIVING CARS ARE THERE? When it comes to self-driving technology, there are five levels of automation.

• Level 2: partial automation. The driver remains engaged in driving and monitoring the road but can make use of certain automated features, such as parking assistance and traffic-jam assist (which allows for automated driving on well-paved roads when traffic is moving slowly).

omy, whether it’s dialling back the air conditioning, execu­ting transmission upshifts sooner or shutting off the engine when the vehicle is stopped.

4 ways to boost your car’s fuel economy Want to make fewer trips to the gas pump? Here are four simple things you can do to burn less fuel when you drive.

1. Turn off the engine. Idling a car for just 10 seconds requires more gas than restarting it. Whenever you pick someone up or pull over, make a habit of cutting the engine.

2. Forgo the air conditioning. Running the AC in your car has a big effect on fuel consumption. It makes the engine work harder, and it can reduce fuel efficiency by as much as 20 per cent. When it’s hot out, opening the windows is the savvier way to cool your car.

3. Ease up on the pedals. Avoid aggressive driving — abrupt stops and sudden starts burn a lot of gas. Watch your speed, too. By slowing down on the highway from 120 kilometres per hour to 90 kilometres per hour, you can improve your fuel efficiency by as much as 20 per cent.

4. Maintain your vehicle. Get regular oil changes and keep your tires inflated. If you don’t, you’ll need to stop at the gas station more often. More generally, a well-performing car will burn less fuel. Don’t neglect taking yours in for routine inspections and tune-ups.

Adopting these fuel-efficient habits is a no-brainer.

You’ll save money and reduce your carbon footprint while you’re at it.

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WEEK OF APRIL 28 TO MAY 4 2019

ARIES

The luckiest signs this week: TAURUS, GEMINI AND CANCER

You’ll be surrounded by peo­ple this week. Despite caus­ing you some stress, you’ll be thankful for the human con­tact as there will be silence at home.

TAURUS

Your time management skills will be tested this week as you fit extra responsibilities into your daily activities. You’ll have an epiphany concerning your career.

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

You may receive an invita­tion to take a trip with some friends.

Consider taking a spiritual voyage; a pilgrimage could prove very rewarding.

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 feel the need to make some changes in your life. Your daily routine could start to bore you and you’ll decide to follow your passions.

CANCER

LEO

It’s hard to please everyone but you’ll do just that this week. At work, you’ll accom­p lish a task or close a deal ot­h ers thought was impossible.

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25. Chinese chef’s item 28. Bird call 29. Slanting edge 30. Small hotel 31. Snow building 33. Ostrich’s

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1. Thin board 2. Parrot 3. Land parcel 4. Apply icing 5. Bask 6. Bamboo stem 7. Florida fruit 8. Newcomer to society 9. Building shape 10. Hue 12. Christmas drink 13. Priest: abbr.

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____ 29. Hits 32. Breakfast fare 35. Gallery 40. Not these 42. Floors 43. “Renaissance ____” (DeVito film) 45. Picks 46. Garden produce 47. Probability

48. ____ up to (confess) 49. Moreover 50. Kindergartner 52. Place for experiments

VIRGO

Work will be stressful this week. You’ll use your inner strength to clean up the mess with diplomacy and compassion.

LIBRA

You’ll be praised both at work and in your community. You’ll make a significant impact and be put on a pedestal, much to your delight.

SCORPIO

People will gather at your home this week. If you have young children, don’t be sur­prised if they invite their friends to participate in the activities you organize.

SAGITTARIUS

You’ll have a lot to say this week. You’ll run into friends you haven’t seen for years and talk to them for hours.

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 944

CAPRICORN

You’ll spend lots of time in stores this week but it won’t be to build a summer ward­robe. You’ll be influenced by your friends, which won’t be good for your credit card.

AQUARIUS

You’ll be motivated this week and come up with new ideas and initiatives. You’ll bring together a group of friends for an impromptu project.

PISCES

You’ll accept an invitation to the spa where you’ll enjoy a relaxing massage. You need to rest and recharge your batteries.

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real estate

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How $50,000 grew to $2 Million in 27 years The art of financial independence JAY BRIJPAUL brijpaul@carib101.com

REAL ESTATE PRO Experience in real estate does matter. I recall an Incident in 1992 that paved the path to financial freedom. A novice investor, John, bought a home in Etobicoke for $200,000. He invested $50,000. He had two factory jobs and a dream.

He dreamt of becoming a millionaire. I recall assisting him in finding a tenant and the first one was a racehorse jockey. At nights, the home was lively with ladies, liquor and love. We learnt our lessons the hard way, but it paid off in the end.

Today, my friend is financially independent, owning some of the best commercial properties with tenants such as Tim Hortons and Food Basics. He kept his first investment, the little bungalow in Etobicoke, until now.

Recently, we were reminiscing about his first investment. It’s been twenty-seven years and he’s collected around half a million in rental income from the home. That’s impressive considering that he had invested only $50,000.

Today, the home is worth $800,000 and that’s monumental. $50,000 in 27 years has transformed to over 1 million in wealth creation when we add up the rental income and the appreciation. The lesson here is that wealth creation is long term.

Over twenty-seven years, John took $100,000 at four different times and invested in four other properties. Today the rental income from the five properties is over $120,000 every year. That’s exciting because it’s passive income.

John explained that he could have bought an RRSP twenty-seven years ago but that would not have made him financially independent.

Money withdrawn from RRSP is taxable, but he can refinance a rental property anytime without paying tax. Adding up the rental income and the recent appreciation of the four properties and he is two million dollars wealthier! That’s eye popping but he is lucky.

Luck, according to my friend, means “Labor Under Correct Knowledge.” Knowledge

is acquired over time but at times, we must leap and learn from our mistakes. John chided that “some people are sure footed in life. They want to make sure that everything is perfect before investing. Those who are sure-footed hardly leave the shore!”

I am fortunate to have many teachers like John. Looking back, I grew up bare-footed in a country farm where financial acumen was the needle in the hay stack. Another client, Philippe, said that a car is a depreciating asset and a rental property is a better option. Today, I will never buy a car with cash. I will finance it through the dealer and invest the cash instead.

The wealthy have a different psyche. Many of us would live a happy life, paying off our mortgage but for others, it’s considered as money in a piggy bank. It’s locked up. We are sitting on a nest egg that may never hatch. Josephine, another client, mentioned that “we like money and that’s why we work hard for it, but when money works hard for us, we love money.” She compared every dollar to a worker bee in her thriving hive.

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finance

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Receive an income while deferring your taxes FAZAAD BACCHUS fazaad@carib101.com

FINANCE SPECIALIST

How can you receive an income without paying any taxes? The first thing to understand is that any money you receive which is not earned income does not attract tax in your hands. If someone gifts you a million dollars you are not required to pay tax on receiving it, however, if it grows while in your hands, you will need to pay taxes on the growth.

But where do you get income if you haven’t earned it and if you did, how do you defer taxes?

We will venture into this aspect in a few minutes but let me shed light on a few important points.

When you work, you get paid, and in Canada, we are governed by the PAYE sys-

tem, which means that you Pay As You Earn.

To minimize the taxes payable, many people opt to participate in a tax deferral strategy by purchasing RRSP’s. The tax savings are then invested in a tax-sheltered manner and the only time you will pay any taxes would be at the time of withdrawal.

At age 71 you must convert your RRSP to an RRIF and you are required to take a minimum out every year. If you make only the minimum withdrawals, then there is no withholding tax at source, but you will receive a T4 RRIF showing the amounts you were paid.

This amount will be added to your total income for the year and taxes will be calculated according to this figure. This rule applies to all registered retirement plans including LIRA and LIF accounts.

Let’s go back to the first paragraph and let’s suppose that you inherited a million dollars possibly from a life insurance death claim, what could you invest this money into?

Well, your first option would be to put as much as possible into a TFSA, but you would be limited to the cumulative maximum which is about 60,000. Any growth in the TFSA is taxfree, so as it says ... no taxes there.

Now the rest most likely will be invested in a non-registered account. You have a few choices, income or growth (capital gain). Income would be like interest income from a GIC or similar investment, capital gain would be growth on an investment that is being redeemed. Should you decide on interest income, you will receive a T slip showing the income which will be fully taxable at your marginal tax rate. It’s the most ineffective tax strategy you can find yourself investing in.

You have an alternate option. If you invested this money where it grows it is now referred to as capital gain. If you choose to withdraw the gain, which is likened on to the interest in the previous example, it is now taxed at a different rate. Only 50% of your capital gains are taxed at your marginal tax rate, the other 50% is not taxed period, this alone represents major tax savings. But if you really need an income from your non-registered investments and do not wish to pay any taxes, you might want to inquire about a TSWP. This strategy is designed to defer taxes for as long as possible, and the more you defer, the more you earn, it’s a double win.

Which to choose, insurance advisor in your home or virtual insurance advisor?

ANDREW STEWART andrew@carib101.com

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Times are changing and moving faster and faster (like you haven’t noticed). I’ve been an advisor for some time now and just within the last two years alone there has been so much change in the insurance industry that the general public isn’t even aware of. Specifically, I want to talk about the way you and I can and will be able to purchase life insurance in the future. Life insurance is a difficult subject, it is a decision we all have to make, and a thing we all should have. Whether it be a simple policy that will pay out when we die so that our families are not overly burdened by our passing or investment for our retirement.

In simple terms, the role of an advisor, agent, or broker is to explain the difficult language, clauses, contracts, exceptions and options available to the public. They are there as a protection to make sure that you connect with the policy that suits you best, not one that suits the pockets of the insurance company better. You are probably used to or be-

lieve that you have to find yourself insurance agent, and they would come around to your house, partake in a coffee and some biscuits while they laid out their plans and proposals on your dining table. This interaction can be frightening for both parties. More than likely, your insurance advisor was maybe a referral or local person you found on the internet.

There is an infamous joke by Woody Allen “There are worse things in life than death.

Have you ever spent an evening with an insurance agent?”

Industry norm would be the advisor would contact you, arrange a time for them to come around and then spend the evening going over the facts they were ready to present you with. You might feel under a little pressure to sign something before the evening was out. If you didn’t sign the contract you would spend the next couple of months avoiding them and their phone calls. It wasn’t exactly the best way to spend the evening. In today’s world (the digital age) it doesn’t need to work like that anymore. We expect someone who is providing us with a service to have a world of technology at their fingertips, to be able to offer us an answer to any question.

We expect them to be there when we decide, not a time and place that suits them. We have the ability to research facts or strategies they will inform us. Most importantly, we have the choice to say yes, or to say no, to move on and find someone else to help us – no hard feelings.

Our lives are busy, in short, we want answers to be fast, efficient and accurate.

Minimize the social chit-chat, we are discussing business, and when we are finished, we want to continue with our normal lives satisfied with a job well done – mission accomplished.

Working with an advisor that offers virtual meetings is the way of the future. It’s a time saver and convivence unparalleled for all parties involved. Other industries like realestate and home and auto insurance have been doing this already for some time but buying and selling life insurance is different.

One of the biggest questions on any application that the advisor had to answer was regarding your identification. We always had to have seen and held your identification in our hands. Not anymore, we can now professionally convey the facts and figures, discuss your concerns and worries, make suggestions about policies and terms let you make the decision and complete an application without even having to see your face or identification.

There is no pressure to sign anything before they leave, you can pick up the conversation tomorrow or whenever you’re ready. Of course, you lose that personal touch that you get from a visiting advisor. But ask yourself a question; what is the best way to spend your time? Did you ask the person from the phone company to come round for dinner when you were deciding which cellphone plan to choose?

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sports

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West Indies Announce 2019 World Cup Squad KAYLA KARIM

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TC REPORTER

As the World Cup approaches teams are finalizing their rosters for the international tournament that is being held in England this summer. The West Indies were the final team remaining to choose their World Cup squad, which was announced on Wednesday, April 24th, 2019.

The World Cup Squad includes: Jason Holder (c), Andre Russell, Ashley Nurse, Carlos Brathwaite, Chris Gayle, Darren Bravo, Evin Lewis, Fabian Allen, Kemar Roach, Nicholas Pooran, Oshane Thomas, Shai Hope, Shannon Gabriel, Sheldon Cottrell, Shimron Hetmyer

Many players are taking the opportunity to prove their worth as they continue playing through the Indian Premier League, including Andre Russell.

Thirty-three-year-old Andre Russell who is currently playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing IPL was named in the 15-man preliminary squad for the West Indies. Russell has been remarkable so far in the IPL tournament averaging 65.33 with a strike rate of 217.77. The last time he played ODI cricket was in July of 2018 before injuries sidelined him in February earlier this year.

Alongside Andre Russell, fast bowler Sheldon Cottrell and Shannon Gabriel also received call-ups after missing the West Indie’s last ODI series against England. The 15-man team will be led by Jason Holder, who has been given the responsibility to captain the team yet again after doing so for the past few years. And with no surprise, Chris Gayle has also made it to the lineup.

Opening batsman Chris Gayle is showing off his talent for the Kings XI Punjab in the IPL where teammates are admiring his dominating style of play. Gayle set up another successful chase at the Chinnaswamy Stadium this past Saturday. Fellow West Indies teammate, Nicholas Pooran added to the much-needed win for Kings XI Punjab with a 28-ball 46 (1x4, 5x6) however the group could not solidify the victory falling fifth below Sunriers Hyderabad on 10 points from 11 matches.

Fans can expect to see young batsmen Nicholas Pooran at the World Cup, alongside Shimron Hetmyer. These two very talented players were also included for the much-anticipated tournament. Unfortunately, all-round, Kieron Pollard was one of those that were left out and will not be representing West Indies for the 2019 World Cup.

The club has the opportunity to modify their squad until May 23rd however Director of Cricket, Jimmy Adams gave the impression that there were no plans to do so. He stated, “I hope no one gets injured, but this squad is for the World Cup in England,”. The Windies won both of their World Cup trophies in England in 1975 and 1979, will begin their campaign against Pakistan at Trent Bridge on May 31st, 2019.

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