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Despite the fact that we live in a society that provides great health benefits, people still have concerns about their overall health and wellness. Whether the anxieties relate to serious ailments, nutrition, obesity or mental health, theres no shortage of health issues to be concerned about. Jamaican-born Andre Henriques, who has been operating Nutrition Sales Network (NSN) since 1989, is well aware of such health concerns. Hes had some of his own since arriving in Canada in 1967. One of his personal experiences was with a prostate condition that began in 2004, with high PSA readings that continued to rise. His remedy was to increase his usage of Shaklees Saw Palmetto. Saw Palmetto is an alternative treatment for men with an enlarged prostate. Now, eight years after the problem first showed itself, Mr. Henriques has seen his PSA readings decrease. Wanting a more balanced lifestyle than what he had previously experienced as an employee in the banking, insurance, marketing, and loss prevention industries, in 2006 he switched from doing his business part-time to full time. With Shaklee as NSNs preferred supplier, he reckoned that this change from employee to full-time business owner would allow him to take more control over both his health and finances. At the same time, he could help other people to also have similar control, if they wanted it. At the time, Mr. Henriques had been using Shaklee products for about 27 years. He knew its value. And when his PSA decreased with use of the Saw Palmetto that was his greatest motivator to change his career path. Shaklee has been operating for over 50 years. As early as 1960, it produced one of the first biodegrad-
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Andre & Beth Henriques their older years. The NSN owner, who is supported in his venture by his wife Beth, says his nutrition business has enabled him to have an attractive retirement income. A former student of Wolmers Boy School in St. Andrews, his Jewish ancestors went to Jamaica from the Iberian Peninsula. To avoid possible persecution near they coast, the family chose to go inland, making their ancestral home in Mandeville. Jamaicans who know their history know that the synagogue in Kingston was established by the earliest members of the Henriques family. Mr. Henriques says his father, who eventually moved his family to Kingston, and opened a successfully jewelry store, became a Christian, and he followed in his fathers footsteps. Today, the 61-year-old Andre Henriques is more concerned with quality of life and an overall lifestyle that allows him to do things he couldnt do when he was employed by other people. He enjoys life, is thankful for good health, uses his time to support causes he truly believes in, and hes continually looking to engage people he can help to earn extra income through his nutrition business.
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Gonna Be A Star is a Kids TV Show geared towards at risk teenagers sixteen years old and under, with special emphasis on the 13 priority neighborhoods of Toronto. The Shows goal is to create an atmosphere that is both entertaining and educational, but most of all inspirational. The Shows ambassador, Omri, is a dynamic and talented eleven year old who has been performing locally since age five. Loved by the camera, Omri is a natural performer. A professional, multi talented rapper, dancer, actor, who seems destined to continue adding to his already impressive portfolio. Gonna Be A Star features interviews with children who are excelling in their respective areas: kids theatre, field trips, Academic Accomplishment Awards and music videos. The first Annual Gonna Be A Star Talent Show, Where The Kids Get To Shine, will take place on Sunday September 22, at
the Forest Creek Pathway Community Center, located at 24 Forest Creek Pathway in Scarborough (Morningside and Sewells). The September 22 Show will include 3 prize Competition Categories: Rapping/Singing; Dancing and Talent for ages 5-16. The Show will also feature rides and games, live performances plus lot of prizes and surprises. There will be Special guest appearances by Omri, Talijah, Kofi, and Rhamondo performing their hit Me n my gang, Jah Jah the six year old drumming sensation, Break dancing from Elissa Kirby, a live steel pan band, El Guerrero with his reggae flavored reggaeton and lots more. Doors open at 2pm and show time is 3:30pm. The event is scheduled to finish at 10 pm. The show will be hosted by Quinn from Toronto Talent. This is a free event for the entire family. For more information email kerlandbrown@yahoo.com or 416-877-5659.
Shameela Shaheed is a WI Canadian top model, a former Miss West Indian Canadian Pageant contestant 2010, www.wicanadian.com, and now a writer for Wi Canadian Magazine. Shameela has spent four and a half years gaining great knowledge in achieving her bachelors of commerce in fashion management, while managing her own dance company.
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the choices her teenage son made, she defended his decisions in moments where it mattered most. Robinson acknowledged that she drew from the unshakable strength and dedication of her own mother for this role. Robinson was extremely elated to go back to the land of her birth to film Ghetta Life along with the opportunity to portray a character in the voice she learned to speak in. Ghetta Life has received international acclaim and it has won Best Script at the Cannes Film Festival in 2006 prior to its production. It also nabbed other notable awards at the San Francisco Black Film Festival for Best International Film, and the Jury Award at the Aruba International Film Festival. All aspects of this movie from the cast, crew and funding are Jamaican. Director Chris Browne wanted to ensure that Jamaicans watching it in their homeland and abroad would be able to form a correlation with the film and how it authentically corresponds with their lives.
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how it can also be harmful, he said. The immigrant unemployment rate is close to double the figure for the population as a whole. In 2011, 14.2 per cent of immigrants who had been in Canada five years or less were jobless, compared
with 7.4 per cent for all Canadians, according to Statistics Canada. Nearly two thirds of immigrants experience periods of low-income during their first 10 years in Canada. Source: Globe & Mail.
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In contrast to the majority of her colleagues, Dr. McKenna now routinely uses her iPad which, with an app developed by Amcom Software, can trace all the communiqus between nurses and residents in internal medicine who are also using the app. The much-evolved pages that nurses send can be rated high, medium or low priority so doctors know when an urgent response is needed. They can also include detailed patient information. In a study, Dr. McKenna found that with pagers, nurses would wait more than six minutes for a response. However, when smartphones were used, allowing for text replies, the average response time dropped to 1.6 minutes. A more pressing need for the switch stems from lack of accuracy with numeric paging. When researchers at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Toronto General Hospital analyzed all the pages sent to their internal medicine residents during a
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proach. But even assuming that the EU continues to honour the Cotonou Agreement until 2015, there is no guarantee that they will do so afterwards in relation to aid. Hence, it is now up to Caribbean governments to do the hard work necessary to ensure that the terms of the Agreement are not altered in 2015. However, there has been no evidence since May of any collective attempt to do so. If any of them and the CARICOM Secretariat is doing any work on this issue, they have kept it secret from the publics who they represent. If they are simply convinced that the terms of the Cotonou Agreement will hold, this may prove to be a dangerous expectation. Worryingly, officials in the European Commission are now calculating allocations to ACP countries for the 11th European Development Fund for the period 2014-2020. If they conduct the calculations and allocations on the basis of graduating Middle Income Countries, then the battle to resist amendments to the Cotonou Agreeement in 2015 will be lost even before it begins. This is why CARICOM countries should lose no time in organising a united front to resist the European Commissions proposal. Solid technical reasoning is as necessary to the process as are vibrant diplomatic arguments and high-level government contacts between the Caribbean and the EU. The technical work should be carried out by a single Caribbean unit utilizing the best skills available to the region, and it should set out measureable outcomes for the funds that are being requested. For if MiddleIncome countries are to justify why aid should not be reduced now, they must be prepared to show how it will be used effectively to transition to diversifying their economies, enhancing their productive sector, and standing on their own feet. A begging bowl is not enough.
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with the native Carib people in 1660. England took control of the island from 1663 to 1667. In ensuing years, it was at war with France 14 times and rule of the island changed frequently (it was seven times each ruled by the French and British). In 1814, the British took definitive control of the island. Because it switched so often between British and French control, Saint Lucia was also known as the Helen of the West Indies. From 1958 to 1962, the island was a member of the Federation of the West Indies. On February 22, 1979, Saint Lucia became an independent state of the Commonwealth of Nations associated with the United Kingdom. The population of 174,000 is evenly divided between urban and rural areas, although the capital, Castries, contains more than one-third of the population. Saint Lucias population is predominantly of African and mixed African-European descent, with a small Indo-Caribbean minority. The official language is English, however Saint Lucian Creole French (Kwyl), which is a French-based Creole colloquially referred to as Patwah (Patois, is spoken by 95% of the population. It is derived chiefly from French and West African languages, with some vocabulary from Carib and other sources. About 70% of the population is Roman Catholic, influenced from the days of French Catholic rule and evangelization. Most of the rest belong to other Christian denominations, including Seventh-day Adventisms, Pentecostalism, Anglicanism, Evangelical Christianity, and the Baptist faith; in addition, about 2% of the population adheres to the Rastafari movement. Saint Lucian cuisine is a combination of French and British dishes.
wild orchids, giant ferns, and birds of paradise flourish. Brilliantly-plumed tropical birds abound, including endangered species like the indigenous St. Lucia parrot. The rainforest is broken only by verdant fields and orchards of banana, coconut, mango, and papaya trees. There is a broad array of exciting and exotic activities available on St. Lucia. The islands steep coastlines and lovely reefs offer excellent snorkeling and scuba diving. The rainforest preserves of St. Lucias mountainous interior are one of the Caribbeans finest locales for hiking and bird watching. Saint Lucia is the perfect destination, for romance, rejuvenation or adventure. A genuine, natural landscape of gorgeous palm-fringed beaches, miles of unspoiled rainforest and the majestic Piton Mountains, are sure to indulge every taste. Natural waterfalls, breath-taking views, friendly locals and authentic culture impress the most travelled individuals for a holiday with lasting memories. For those planning a family getaway there are on-site water parks, kids menus and evening entertainment for everyone. Adventure seekers can surf and sail in the pristine waters. ATV adventures and rainforest zip-lining are family favorites. St. Lucia has some of the most
night into a colorful carnival scene, featuring soca and reggae music and a street dancing jump up. Pigeon Island, a 40-acre islet connected by a causeway to St. Lucias west coast, is a beautiful nature park which reflects a thousand years of history. There are marked trails with a number of historical sites, like the remains of an 18th-century British fort and Fort Rodney, where the Admiral for which it is named spied on the French ships from its strategic viewpoint. The island also has two secluded beaches and is the major venue of St. Lucias annual Jazz Diving off the waters of St. Lucia is ideal for both beginners and experts alike as there are a variety of dive operators on island who are dedicated to ensure an exceptional diving experience. With some of the most captivating deep sea wildlife in the Caribbean, you can experience an underwater carnival as you swim amongst schools of brilliantly colored exotic fish. Not interested in diving or lazing on the beach all day long day after day? Saint Lucia offers
dered in 1796. Marigot Bay is another vital wartime base, where a British Admiral once ambushed the French by camouflaging his fleet with palm fronds. This picturesque bay is now a yacht haven and one of St. Lucias most beautiful spots. Anse-le-Ray & Canaries are tiny fishing villages which offer an interesting study of one of St. Lucias main traditions, fishing in dug-out canoes. Soufriere Located in the south is the oldest town in St. Lucia, established by the French in 1746. Of particular note is its unusual marketplace, decorated with colorful murals and gingerbread trim. Choiseul, midway between Soufriere and Vieux Fort on the southwest coast, this village is rich in history, crafts and spectacular views. Like Cinderella preparing for the Ball, Gros Islet is a fishing village which transforms itself every Friday
the opportunity to explore nature in its most absolute beauty. Massive trees stand sentinel along the trails, harboring a multitude a natural wonders beneath. Trailing tendrils of orchid plants, vines the climb the trunks in sync with the earths rotation, bark that is spice, gum that the is incense, trees that spread crowns of feathery ferns, the secretive forest birds and the squawking Saint Lucian Parrot with its own legendary tale, returning from the brink of extinction. St Lucias rainforest paths are tranquil and enchanting; the nature within is a collage of detailed miracles. Simply Beautiful, there couldnt be a more apt description for St Lucia.
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in food prices in some countries, with the future price of corn anticipated to increase by as much as 60 percent as stocks shrink to their lowest levels since 1973. It warned that the situation threatened to increase food prices to unprecedented levels in Barbados and urged citizens to take action, adding that the ministry would be expediting the distribution of planting materials, seeds and other inputs in order to stimulate local food production.
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BRIDGETOWN, Two of the regions top assets its youth and tourism product continue to benefit from scholarships and grants awarded by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Scholarship Foundation. This year, a number of Caribbean nationals are in a better position to pursue studies in tourism/hospitality, with assistance to the tune of more than US$65,000 provided by the Foundation. Over US$35,000 in scholarships has been awarded to successful applicants from the Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Guyana, Jamaica, and St Kitts, who are pursuing post-graduate studies at various educational institutions within and outside the Caribbean. A total of US$29,400 was injected into grants and awarded to applicants from Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. More than 190 Caribbean nationals have benefitted from the CTO scholarship and grants programme in the amount of over US$700,000 since the CTO Foundation was founded in 1997. The CTO Foundation was formed exclusively for charitable and educational purposes and its main aim is to provide scholarships and study grants to students and industry personnel who are Caribbean nationals from CTO-member countries, who wish to pursue studies in the areas of tourism/ hospitality and language training. The Foundation supports individuals who demonstrate high levels of academic achievement and leadership potential and who express a strong interest in making a contribution to Caribbean tourism. Major CTO Foundation sponsors include American Express, American Airlines, Interval International, LIAT, Universal Media, the CTO chapters worldwide and numerous CTO allied members.
BRIDGETOWN, Grounded Barbadian based airline REDjet owes well in excess of $2 million in landing and other fees to the airports of Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago, but under a new company plan, just released to creditors, the airports will only get back $580,000 collectively. Grantley Adams International Airport Inc. is owed $1,557,86.14, Cheddi Jagan International, $234,408.62; Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) Limited, $222,243.52; and the Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago, $305,195.92. However, REDjet is only proposing
to repay them and other creditors, including passengers who are owed in excess of $250, a maximum of 25 cents in every dollar of debt. A Local media entity has obtained a copy of the detailed proposal, prepared on behalf of Airone Ventures Limited and signed by director of business development Robbie Burns. It includes a full list of creditors, including the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority ($76,976); the Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority ($16,007.92); the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority ($15,192); and the Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority ($1,542.22).
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demand and an outbreak of banana leaf disease will continue to hold back the recovery. Growth is expected to remain subdued this year, accelerating gradually to around 2 percent over the medium term. Rising global food prices may contribute to a modest rise in inflation and weigh on the balance of payments in 2012, but pressures are expected to subside later next year. The mission leader said this put the need to maintain fiscal sustainability without derailing the economic recovery and on ways to safeguard the stability of the financial system at the forefront of the discussions between the authorities and the IMF staff focused on government policies.
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CHARLESTOWN, Nevis- Canadian Global and its investors and affiliates are proposing to bring a CAN $400 million dollar fuel storage facility to Nevis. According to a release by the Canadian company, they have been in ongoing discussions, negotiations and meetings with the Nevis Island Administration and since March this year on project. It is projected that if the fuel storage facility gets the green light following the environmental impact assessment, it will bring to the island 200 to 300 hundred jobs in direct employment on the construction phase and an ongoing plant operation opportunity for 150 persons at various levels. The Canadian company suggested there would also be several indirect jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities generated by this venture, which also enhances the marketability and use of other lands in the designated area. Apart from job creation, the company said the project would bring significant revenues/royalties to the island and would reduce energy and transportation costs, as well as reducing the cost of living while improving the standard of living on the island. Canadian Global has already earned the rights to
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ST GEORGES, Grenada- The Technical and Allied Workers Union (TAWU) has written to the Antiguabased regional airline, LIAT, demanding that it pays one million dollars (One EC dollar =US$0.37 cents) by the end of this month as part of the outstanding five million dollars in arrears to workers here. The union said that the arrears are owed for overtime and meal allowances dating back to 1983 and last month, LIAT workers downed tools in protest over the non-payment of the outstanding wages, forcing the airline to re-schedule or cancel many of its daily flights. TAWU president Chester Humphrey said despite efforts to reach a settlement on the issue, nothing has materialised and the letter to the airline is the latest proposal to bring about an amicable solution. He said the request for the one million dollar payment had been done on the basis that the company would have paid off in three instalments beginning of August 2011, half a million dollars, comprising EC$410,000 payable by LIAT and the government of Grenada...proposed 90,000 dollars. The workers have been on a work to rule for the past three weeks and Humphrey said that since Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer made a recommendation to end the previous work stoppage nothing has been done. Spencer had suggested an offer of EC$ 800,000 in December last year following industrial action by LIAT workers that threatened the islands carnival In August, the airline, whose major shareholders are the governments of Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, said it was not willing to make any other offer than what has been outlined by Prime Minister Spencer.
the Pembroke Estates Land in Nevis where the facility will be located. The company revealed that it has partnered with American Tank and Vessel Inc, worldwide leaders in the design, construction and operation of tank storage facilities, to build this project. The Canadian firm has also entered into a renewable five-year contact with Mike Van Croonenburg of Petrol Storage Brokers out of the Netherlands, for the brokerage of refined and unrefined products from around the world. Canadian Global Investments Ltd. of Ajax, Ontario, was founded in December 2011 for the purpose of bringing investment opportunities and largescale capital projects to the Caribbean and other countries, where there is a need for such investment and economic development. The company is in the process of setting up a subsidiary in Nevis called Canadian Global Investment
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GEORGETOWN, Arsonists were behind the September 8 fire which destroyed an office in the lower flat of the traffic court building on Croal Street, Chief Fire Officer Marlon Gentle has disclosed Gentle said that incendiary devices, including a plastic container with gasoline, were found inside the office where the blaze erupted. The building on Croal Street houses several lawyers offices, magistrates court and other legal affairs establishments. The fire erupted during the night and response by the fire service was immediate. The power supply was then severed from the building and fire fighters managed to contain the blaze. The fire started at 22:30 hrs at the front bottom flat of the three storey
building. The interior was severely damaged and the exterior scorched. In November 2009, a heavily armed gang shot up the Brickdam Police Station, injuring two policemen and also set fire to the High Court resulting in significant damage, including the destruction of the official court seal. At the High Court Registry the fire destroyed a large amount of records.
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GEORGETOWN, Police say that at about 1100h on September 8, fisherman Shameer Safeek, 44 years of Good Hope, ECD, and three crew members were fishing in the Pomeroon, Essequibo area when they were attacked and robbed by four men in another
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spread. After firefighters conducted coolingdown operations, scores of persons searched through the debris trying to salvage whatever they could. Williams said her loss is particularly difficult because she has two children in school, one of them a student at Norman Manley High School.
the London Olympics and made sporting history as the double-triple man. As a Catholic, Bolt is known for making the Sign of the Cross before racing competitively. He also bears the middle name Saint Leo. The TED Technology, Entertainment and Design initiative was founded in California in 1984 to disseminate ideas worth sharing. It allows speakers 18 minutes to state their case in whatever way they choose. Due to modern technology, many of the presentations have become online hits.
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Minister of Health, Dr Fenton Ferguson was to be the keynote speaker at the opening ceremony. Among the areas to be covered at the September 10seminar were: The Role of the Health Sector in Strengthening Protective Factors and Instilling Hope Against Suicide led by Dr Maureen Irons-Morgan; Exploring School Strategies for Instilling Hope and Strengthening Protective Factors, with presenter Dr Grace Kelly, chairperson, Department of Behavioural and Social Sciences, Northern Caribbean University, Empowering the Family to Build Resilience against Suicide with presenter Dr Judith Leiba and The Church as an Agent of Strengthening Protective Factors and Instilling Hope Against Suicide led by Dr. Anthony Allen.
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Murder Victim Kayann Lamont demnation, including that from the rights group Jamaicans for Justice, the Opposition Jamaica Labour Party and its affiliate Generation 2000. The Police High Command, speaking for the first time since the incident, expressed regret at the shooting and pledged to take all possible steps to minimise the use of force in their interaction with citizens. The high command pointed out that Smart had been taken into custody the same day of the shooting and investigators from the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) were contacted. The high command also stated that police chaplains had been deployed in the community and have been providing counselling for the affected families, and that an administrative review of the operation will be conducted. KINGSTON, Beaches Negril Resort and Spa has been voted Worlds Best Hotels for Families for the Caribbean, Bahamas and Bermuda in a readers survey by the leading Travel + Leisure magazine. Beaches Turks & Caicos copped second place. Every year Travel + Leisure asks its readers to complete a detailed questionnaire revealing their favorite hotels, destinations and companies which represent the best in hospitality and travel. Hotels are assessed on room/facilities, location, service, restaurants/food and value. This award represents the best in world travel so it is truly an honor to be at the forefront. It further underpins the hard work of our dedicated team, as well as our commitment to constantly improving our products and services in order to guarantee visitors to the Caribbean an unparalleled vacation experience, remarked Adam Stewart, chief executive officer of Sandals Resorts International, parent company of Beaches. Beaches Negril, nestled on the worldrenowned seven mile white sand beach, features island charm and, like its sister property in Turks and Caicos, is stamped with a warranty to provide guests with the ultimate Luxury Included family getaway. With an exhilarating water park, specialty restaurants, premium brand beverages, a wide array of land and water sports, sumptuous food; and an enviable kids programme, including the Caribbean Adventure with Sesame Street, Beaches Resorts continues to maintain its dominance in the hospitality industry.
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PORT-OF-SPAIN, Five killings in ten hours, including that of a 51-yearold mother of eight, between the evening of September 7 and the following morning, have pushed the countrys murder toll to 289 for the year so far. Police reports indicated the first killing took place around 10 oclock on the night of September 7. Kerwin Birchwood, 20, of Phase 1 Powder Magazine, Cocorite was liming with friends and playing cards near his home when neighbours heard gunshots. After investigating, neighbours found him bleeding on the ground where he succumbed to his injuries. Snr Supt David and Insp John of the Western Division visited the scene. Later, around 1.30 a.m. an 18-yearold construction worker of Guayamare Main Road was stabbed in the chest and died following an argument with two of his neighbours. Three and a half hours later Alma Noray was shot while sleeping on the ground of her Beverly Hills, Laventille apartment.Thirty minutes later Ragoonath Sooknanan, 50, of Tumpuna Road, Tunapuna was found slumped mere metres away from his variety store. According to police Sooknanan, the owner of Carnelias Variety Store was on his way to his business place around 5.30 a.m. when residents heard gunshots. Sooknanan aka Bull was found lying on the pavement. He died at the scene. The last murder occurred around 10.40 a.m.on September 8. The dead man was identified as Joel Garlic Sauce Bodkin, 29, a former cadet. Police said Bodkin, of Beverly Hills, Laventille, was at a shop at Straker Village when a group of men approached and opened fire. Bodkin died at the scene. Mother of eight Noray slept on the ground of her Beverly Hills, Housing Development Corporation (HDC) apartment at Laventille for one reason: she hoped she would be safe from the bullets that frequently hit her home from the other side of the hill. Her safe haven did not prevent her death after she was shot while sleeping on a mattress in her living room. Her two grandchildren, six-year-old Mickel and two-year-old Nickel, who usually sleep with her on the same mattress, were unharmed. Police reports stated that Noray, 51, a mother of eight was asleep around 5 a.m. when a single shot broke through her living room window and hit her in the left hip. She was rushed to the Port of Spain General Hospital where she died while undergoing surgery.
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cal issue. The protest action stemmed from the award of a bunkering licence to an unknown private party. This, Roget insisted, is the Governments attempt to satisfy party supporters as Petrotrin has a bunkering licence and should capitalise on that instead of giving away revenue. Roget said there was no reason to give a private company a job that local Petrotrin workers can and have been doing. He said the country was not earning any revenue and instead of the Government aggressively pursuing every available revenue stream they were handing it over to foreigners to earn money. Roget said the union was willing to forgo the 2011-2012 variable pay on principle to get what was promised for the 2009-2010 period. PORT-OF-SPAIN, Donna Georges killer slit her throat, covered her body with a sheet and then sat in a hammock downstairs, waiting for the police to arrive. He surrendered the murder weapon and her identification card to homicide investigators, before giving a detailed confession. Police said George, 48, was killed around 7 am yesterday, at her Preau Village East, St Marys, Moruga home four days after she left the safety of her sisters house at La Rufin. Her alleged assailant was found at the murder scene, holding a cutlass. Police said George was in her living room when she was attacked by a man. He chopped her repeatedly about the head and neck, slitting her throat and jugular veins. He then placed her body on the bed and covered it with a sheet. Georges stepson, Anton Monsegue, arrived a short while later and saw the man downstairs. He told me that he fed up and he killed Donna. He said to call the police, Monsegue recalled, his eyes brimming with tears. Monsegue said he did not know what triggered the murder. However, the murdered womans sister, Debbie James, said the problems started three months ago when a man accused George of having an affair
Anton Monsegue with his relative. She said last week Sunday, the man locked George in the house, tied her and was about to stab her but she defecated which temporarily prevented her demise. After that incident she moved out of the St Marys home and came to stay with James at La Rufin. However, the suspect begged George to come back, James said.
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Neighbours
Two Guyanese neighbours were living in Florida. One called the FBI... The phone rings at FBI Headquarters: FBI Agent: Hello? Guyanese: Hello, is dis de FBI? FBI Agent: Yes. What do you want? Guyanese: Mi calling to report mi neighba dey! Dey name Seymour, Sah. Dey a hide marijuana in dey firewood. FBI Agent: This will be noted, Sir. Next day, the FBI goons went over to
Accent
A young Trinbago Yankee was having a conversation with a Trinidadian one day and told him that she had returned to Trinidad to get married. He couldnt understand why after living abroad for so many years she couldnt find a nice man to marry instead of coming back to Trinidad. She eventually told him that she was getting married to a Mexican doctor (in a very pronounced American accent at that). Well the guy couldnt believe what he had heard and told her.A Mexican doctor! But girl, ah real happy for yuh.
Every Friday!
DJS
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The facts:
Home Affairs
The following is a real fact scenario. In order to safe guard solicitor-client privilege and confidentiality, names, dates and locations have been altered.
Mortgage FAQs
Can I take my mortgage with me when I move? Bianca Yes. Subject to credit approval, when you move from one home to another in Canada, you may be able to take your existing mortgage balance with you, at the same interest rate, for the remaining term. Alternatively, you may be able to combine your existing mortgage balance with additional financing at a blended rate to finance a new home (applicable to fixed rate mortgages only). No interest penalty is charged.
On a cloudy and overcast day in April 2012 at 11:30 p.m. John Lall was operating a motor vehicle, a 2001 Chevy in the city of Toronto. At approximately 11:30 p.m. Mr. Lall exited a parking lot on the eastside of Hurontario Street and drove across three lanes of traffic. The victim was travelling southbound on Hurontario street and collided with Mr. Lalls vehicle. The victim was forced off the road and collided with a hydro pole. The victim sustained minor back injuries. Mr. Lall left the scene and drove to his home which was less then a kilometre away. The Police located Lalls vehicle in the driveway and noticed extensive damage. They entered the residence and spoke to him. He admitted to consuming alcohol and being involved in an accident. Officers noted that Mr. Lalls speech was slurred and he was unsteady on his feet. Once the officers formed the opinion that Mr. Lalls ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and that he was in fact the operator of the motor vehicle involved in the collision, he was arrested, handcuffed and informed of his rights. The officer also requested a breath sample and advised him of the consequences of the failure to comply. Mr. Lall was transported to the station where a qualified breath technician took a breath sample. Mr. Lall is an older gentleman and despite several attempts failed to provide a suitable breath sample. He has a history of asthma and advised the officer. Mr. Lall reported that he stopped at the scene of the accident and spoke to the other driver. As he lived only a short distance away, he decided
to go to his house and report the accident later. Under the Highway Traffic Act 200 (1) (a) it is an offence Selwyn R. to not remain at the scene of an accident. Under the Act it is also an offence to Fail to Report an Accident, H.T.A. 199 (1) and to Fail to Render Assistance, H.T.A. 200 (1) (b).
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Mr. Lall was also charged with careless driving under the Highway Traffic Act 130. Impaired Driving, which is a criminal offence, is perhaps the most serious charge Mr. Lall faces. It is important to note that although no suitable breath sample was obtained, the police could have charged Mr. Lall with refusing to provide a breath sample. If convicted of the charge of refusing a breath sample, the punishment is the same as that which would be meted out to someone convicted of impaired driving. Mr. Lall now faces the following charges: Fail to Report an Accident, H.T.A. Fail to Remain at the Scene of Accident, H.T.A. Fail to Render Assistance Careless Driving, H.T.A. Impaired Driving, Criminal Code Is there anything Mr. Lall could have done differently? It certainly would have been prudent to call and speak to a lawyer, before leaving the scene of the accident. Ignorance of the law is not an excuse. It is incumbent upon you to know the law and if you are unsure contact a lawyer.
Selwyn R. Baboolal is a partner at Oumarally Baboolal practicing in the area of litigation for the past 18 years. The foregoing is intended for information purposes only and you should consult a lawyer if you need legal representation or a legal opinion.
Can I renew my mortgage early? Yes. You may be able to renew your mortgage at any time during the term under the Early Renewal Program. Depending on the time remaining until your renewal date, an Early Renewal penalty may apply. Ask your Mortgage Representative for details. Can I switch my mortgage from another lender to Scotiabank? Yes, if you already have a residential first mortgage on your home in Canada with another approved lender, we can help you switch to Scotiabank. Certain conditions may apply and prepayment penalties or other costs may be charged by the other lender. When is mortgage insurance required? If the amount of the mortgage exceeds 80% of the lending value of the mortgaged property, the mortgage is considered high ratio. Accordingly, and as required by law, mortgage insurance must be purchased for the full amount of the mortgage. Mortgage insurance is available from CMHC Canada Guarantee and Genworth.
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the answer but its just not clicking, say, I know you dont have the solution yet, but what do you think it might be? suggests Romain. Or, Is there a different way we can come up with it? Ideally, you wont give him the answer, but youll help him reach for it. 5. Remember Your Goal Its not only to help but also to let your kid know that youre there for her. So while you generally want her to work things out for herself, Rooney advises parents not to withhold the answer if frustration is making her hate you and hate the subject and hate the world. Your relationship is much more important. 6. Know When to Quit If either of you is threatening to disown the other, ask your spouse to step in, or limit your involvement. This doesnt mean you have to walk away from a struggling child, says Rooney; offer to help G o o g l e
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to host El Salvador on Tuesday. At a rain-soaked Estadio Mateo Flores, prolific striker Peter Byers handed Antigua a surprise 38th minute lead, but hosts Guatemala responded three times in the second half to settle the issue convincingly. Carlos Ruiz nodded home Marco Pappas cross in the 58th minute before adding a second in the 79th, after Antigua goalkeeper Molvin James was sent off in the 68th for a second bookable offence. In stoppage, Dwight Pezzarossi added to the visitors woes when he converted another pass from Pappa.
BOA Race
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - Weeks after the 2012 London Olympics at which Barbados fielded its smallest team in recent times and did not win a single medal, the leadership of the Barbados Olympic Association (BOA) is under challenge. After 16 years at the helm of the BOA, president Steve Stoute and secretary general Erskine Simmons will be facing some competition at the upcoming election of officers. Lieutenant Colonel Trevor Browne,
president of the Barbados Table Tennis Association, will be facing off against Stoute for the top post, while Craig Archer, president of the Barbados Squash Association, is challenging Simmons for the position of secretary general. The annual general meeting of the BOA will be held on October 17, marking the end of the 2008 to 2012 Olympic cycle, as well as four successive four-year terms for both Stoute and Simmons.
BRUSSELS, Belgium, - Sprint icon Usain Bolt and fellow Jamaican Yohan Blake scored contrasting victories to headline the Friday September 7 season-ending Memorial Van Damme Diamond League meeting. While Bolt coasted to a time of 9.86 seconds to win the 100 meters, Blake stormed to a 19.54 clocking to capture the 200 meters. Bolt, however, looked sluggish and had to come from behind to win the contest. Running out of lane five, the Olympic champion was away slowly as compatriot Nesta Carter grabbed the early lead. However, Bolt powered through in the last 40 meters to clinch victory. I was just happy to be done. I went
out there just for the fans, Bolt told reporters afterwards. I told my coach (Glen Mills) that I felt slow and lazy. I felt drained. He told me make sure you go out there and execute right and it should be ok and thats what I did. Blake, meanwhile, looked sharp as he impressively dominated his field in the half-lap. The 22-year-old, who has not lost a race since taking silver in both sprints at the London Olympics last month, jetted through the curve to enter the stretch in front. He was chased down by fellow Jamaican Jason Young but was hardly challenged in the final 75 meters as he crossed the line well ahead of the field.
PORT-OF-SPAIN, - Former national head coach and captain, Russell Latapy, has been described as the perfect number 10 player by former Portugal-born player Rui Capela Batista. Both Latapy and Batista played against each other during Latapys days at Academica and FC Porto. Capella played for Farense and Esp Lagos. On hearing Latapy being named as one of the top 50 sporting legends in T&T, Capella, now a coach in Paraguay, said the Little Magician made quite a name for himself at every club he played for in Portugal. He later played for Boavista before joining Hibernian in Scotland. I remember himvery good player Russell Latapy.
He was the perfect number 10 to have in your team, Capella said. I think every time he was about to play for his team, the people would look forward to see what he was up to.
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BRIDGETOWN, Darren Sammy urged fans to continue to rally around the West Indies, as his side flew out to Sri Lanka on September 9 for this months World Twenty20 Tournament. The West Indies captain said the World T20 was a big deal for the team and fans around the region, and his team was already feeling the love from fans across the Caribbean. The people are really behind us and thats a fantastic feeling, said Sammy. The players in the team have been talking about it and everyone is excited and very happy to see the way the people have come out and offered their support. A few days ago, we played two practice matches at the Three Ws Oval here in Barbados, and it was truly amazing to see how many fans came
out to watch the matches, talk to us, and encourage us. People have been talking to us on the streets and have just been warm and friendly. He said: It is always good to have the team of supporters rallying behind the team and I want to urge everyone to continue to rally around the West Indies. This is a huge tournament for the team and the fans as well, so we will go to Sri Lanka and give it all weve got. We believe we can win, but it will be hard, tough work. Once we play together and continue to get the backing of the fans, we know we can lift the title. West Indies spent the last nine days in Barbados, where they held a preparatory camp under head coach Ottis Gibson at the Sagicor High Performance Centre. Sammy said the team has depth and star-quality in all departments.
and Kieron Pollard (20) put on a hasty 51 from 25 balls for the fourth wicket. Russell blasted two fours and three sixes in a lovely 15-ball cameo. Gayle then grabbed three for 28 with his off-breaks, and leg-spinner Samuel Badree, two for 13 to help restrict the UWI side to 98 all out off 17.3 overs. Veteran left-hander Floyd Reifer, who led West Indies in two Tests during the players strike three years ago, topscored with 31 from 20 balls.
Ernest Hilaire week and make some decisions on its structure and how it will be organised. On September 14, the WICB directors are scheduled to meet to discuss the governance structure of the board. Hilaire said the board would also discuss the planned T20 league and finalise its structure. He would be bringing on board both the Federation of International Cricketers Associations (FICA) and the West Indies Players Association (WIPA) to discuss issues pertaining to players, he said, to make sure there were no hurdles. We will need to speak to WIPA and FICA, and other stakeholders, to make sure everybody is on board.
Twenty20. Twenty20 is about who does the basics right. You have a situation to play to the best of your ability and try to execute as properly as possible and, hopefully, it comes off for you on that day, said Pollard, the joint highest paid player in the 2010 Indian Premier League, representing Mumbai Indians. Its another day of cricket. Another tournament and, once we relax and play our cricket, we are going to do well. West Indies defeated New Zealand in series involving all formats of the game earlier this year, and are currently involved in a weeklong training camp ahead of the limited-overs showpiece, which gets under way in Sri Lanka in September. Pollard said he is anxious to show his worth in bowling after recovering from a shoulder injury that affected his bowling last year. The West Indians have been pooled with Australia and Ireland in Group B in the 12-team tournament. Their campaign gets under way against the Aussies in Colombo on September 22.
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