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On September 25, the City of Richmond Hill presented the Guyana Burn And Health Care Charitable Foundation with two ambulances. The ambulances will be shipped to Guyana for
use by the countrys Ministry of Health, towards the further improvement of local health care. Photographer Shiva Naraine was on hand to capture the presentation by Richmond Hill City officials
to the Burn and Health Care Foundations President Harry Harakh. Guyanas Consul General Sattie Sawh was also present to accept the ambulances on behalf of the Government and People of Guyana.
Caribbeans Leading Hotel Brand. Reigning Miss Bahamas, Anastagia Pierre, co-hosted the show with American actor and comedian Walt Willey. Leading Caribbean vocalists, including Shawn Campbell and Elroy Simmons, performed at the event, which was supported by the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board and Scotiabank.
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Eusi Kwayana Martin Stephenson, John Abrams, Sam Persaud, Sultan Khan and Jules Perreira in the Ratepayers Association in marshaling the fight against Bookers Estates Limited over a canal at back of the village, called the right of away, through which the estates transported cane. Kwayana has authored several books, booklets, monographs and articles. His best known works are Next Witness, Scars of Bondage, Guyana: No Guilty Race, Buxton in Print and Memory and Morning After. He also wrote the lyrics of the party songs of the PPP, PNC and WPA. Kwayana retired from parliament in 2002 and migrated in June of that year San Diego, California. He last visited Toronto in 2001 to attend the funeral of his nieces husband.
Sasha is a former Miss West Indian Canadian Pageant contestant 2011, and a WI Canadian WebTV host. She is currently studying at the University of Guelph Humber pursuing an Undergraduate Degree and Diploma in Media Studies with an emphasis in Public Relations.
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Like most sole proprietors, she has to wear many hats as she multi-tasks through her typical days. After six years in business, she has some advice for others who are considering taking the step of establishing an enterprise. I didnt believe when I was told it takes five to seven years to establish a business, but its true. For anyone starting a business they should look at the maximum. seven years. The gallery owner has some other tips: * Your location is very important, to be accessible to potential customers. * You should have a second source of income, because there are weeks when youll barely cover your expenses. * Youll need a bank you can count on. * You should also try to have a trustworthy individual with a mindset similar to your own, to help or relieve you when you need it. Perhaps most important, she says, You must love what youre doing, to get you through the difficult times. Mrs. Forde says even though she finds it more challenging today than when she first started her business, it still excites her. I love the artists; I love selling for them. Its rewarding for me when I can tell them I sold one of their pieces. Several times a year the gallery owner has exhibitions, highlighting particular artists. Generally, the featured artist will be present on opening day, which, she says, creates more buzz to the event, along with the refreshments served. Georgia Fullerton, of Caribbean heritage, will be there from
Esther Forde 1-4 p.m. on Sept. 29, during Culture Days, a national celebration of the arts. Canadian artists George Forgie and Karen Bigelow have exhibited there. So, too, has Zimbabwe stone sculptor Passmore Mashaya. Mr. Mashaya, who sold one of his pieces to Buckingham Palace, has been displaying his works at the gallery for a number of years. His current exhibition runs from Sept. 30 to Oct. 13. Other special events held at the gallery are Black History Month features in February; Aboriginal Day celebration in June, and from November to mid-December, The Color of Life. The Color of Life involves numerous artists who agree to produce a one-ofa-kind piece of art, priced at $100 or less. Mrs. Forde says the Color of Life has grown in popularity, as it allows people to buy original art at a very affordable price, and which can be given as a Christmas gift. As the name implies, its also very colorful.
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who had been here for over a decade. To determine which neighbourhoods were more conducive to walking, researchers designed an index incorporating factors such as population density, street connectivity and the availability of destinations such as retail stores and services within a 10minute walk. Generally, Booth said, communities outside of the downtown core, especially in north Etobicoke or northeast Scarborough, are less friendly to walkers.
Poverty, stress from migration and inadequate physical activity in a less walkable neighbourhood may accentuate the risk of diabetes among these recent immigrants, Booth noted. Urban planning with mixed residential and commercial developments can encourage people to walk to their destinations and create healthier living, Booth said. People need physical activities, but they also need to live in an environment where they are able to do so.
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In March of this year I met the woman of my dreams, the Resident Love Goddess. My relationship with whom has since been a source of immeasurable joy. I am also now engaged in helping some former Western Union colleagues with their responsibilities to grow Digicels Canadian business. Throw in the love and support received from my still healthy Mom, who will in a matter of weeks be celebrating her 87th birthday, as well as that of other members of my immediate family, plus some quality friendships and you should begin to understand how very blessed I now truly feel. Some might argue that my recent good fortune is merely coincidental to my increased church attendance and ever developing closeness to God, but I think not. Going back to Church on September 30 and beyond would be as good a way as any to test whether your experience can be as fulfilling as mine!
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as well as its principal foreign creditor. Access to the Chinese market for US goods and services is vitally important to the US economy, and both President Obama and Mr Romney know that fact however much they may both be playing to the US electorate in the current election campaign. The Chinese government has not taken the US governments actions against it at the WTO lying-down. In the very week that the US government filed its second complaint at the WTO against the Chinese government, the Chinese authorities submitted a case accusing the US government of unfairly raising tariffs on thirty of Chinas exports to the US market including tires and kitchen appliances. For its part, the US says that it applied the tariffs because the Chinese are dumping the products in the US. Dumping is an informal term for the practice of selling a product in a foreign country for less than either the price in the domestic country, or the cost of making the product. So much mystery surrounds the real costs of Chinas production given the huge role that the State continues to play in the economy, including in its commercial aspects, that the US governments claim of extensive subsidies to the production of automobile and automobile parts and, also, of dumping may well be true. It will be interesting to see what a WTO Arbitration Panel concludes. What is clear is that the rules that are being applied in these trade disputes between the US and China are ignored in relation to small countries. In the absence of joint action by small countries for reform of the WTO and its strictures that treat each of them the same as the US, Japan or India, and a severe deficit in global democracy, hypocrisy prevails.
(The writer is a Consultant and a former Ambassador to the World Trade Organisation) Responses and previous commentaries at: www.sirronaldsanders.com
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the impregnable fortress of Brimstone Hill stood as the Gibraltar of the West Indies. The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis also known as the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis), located in the Leeward Islands, is a federal two-island state in the West Indies. It is the smallest sovereign state in the Americas, in both area and population. The capital city and headquarters of government for the federated state is Basseterre on the larger island of Saint Kitts. The smaller island of Nevis lies about 2 miles (3 km) southeast of Saint Kitts, across a shallow channel called The Narrows. Saint Kitts and Nevis are geographically part of the Leeward Islands. To the north-northwest lie the islands of Sint Eustatius, Saba, Saint Barthlemy, Saint-Martin/Sint Maarten and Anguilla. To the east and northeast are Antigua and Barbuda, and to the southeast is the small uninhabited island of Redonda, and the island of Montserrat. Saint Kitts and Nevis were among the first islands in the Caribbean to be settled by Europeans. Saint
number of musical celebrations including Carnival (18 December to 3 January on Saint Kitts). The last week in June features the St Kitts Music Festival, while the week-long Culturama on Nevis lasts from the end of July into early August. These celebrations typically feature parades, street dances and salsa, jazz, soca, calypso and steelpan music. In laid-back St Kitts, decisions as to what to eat can often be the most difficult of the day. Discovering the rich cuisine of the island is a pleasure and it pays to be adventurous. Some Kittitian staples are familiar to the whole of the West Indies. Barbecued pork and chicken are usually well marinated with jerk or creole seasoning and eaten with rice and peas, sweet potato or johnny cakes (a type of bread). Unsurprisingly for an island nation, fresh fish and seafood are a specialty. Mahi mahi, red snapper and wahoo a fish that resembles the mackerel appear on many island menus, as do lobster, crayfish and shrimp. Conch are used to make fritters, or the lunchtime favorite of conch chowder. Accom-
panying the meat and fish are the plump fruit and vegetables that grow in the fertile volcanic soil of the islands among them mango, yams, breadfruit and cassava. High-end restaurants put a sophisticated swing on traditional West Indian cooking, incorporating elements from many other cuisines. St. Kitts has the livelier nightlife of the two islands, much of it centered in the Frigate Bay area, which is lined with funky beach bars. Nevis is not without nocturnal action, though its mostly based on rotating special events. These are indeed truly islands of sweet memories. With little traffic and not a single traffic light, roaming black belly sheep that shed their own wool, plus an overabundance of clear, clean spring water that is drawn up from deep within the earth. Add to these unforgettable sunsets, and rainbows that appear out of nowhere. Two islands, one paradise!
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bilities. As part of the growth agenda of Canada, Barbados would like to see itself play a critical part. said Stuart who is also Barbados Minister of Civil Service, National Security and Urban Development. At this time Barbados is facing their most difficult challenge since obtaining their independence from Britain. Before that, the headaches in Barbados belonged not to Barbados but to the United Kingdom which was responsible for Barbados development and especially its foreign relations explained Stuart. The responsibility that rests upon his shoulders to reerect Barbados economy in the most expeditious and efficient manner is of great importance. Albeit there is no set date when the economical crisis will cease, Stuart insisted that we are holding our own in Barbados. Times are rough; its difficult and its the most difficult period in our countys history. The essence of political principles is about making informed choices and every decision being made must be carefully considered. Stuart accepts as true that the decisions he and his administration have made thus far have managed to stabilize Barbados and he is determined to remain on that course while introducing those changes necessary to prepare Barbados for a grand take-off when this crisis comes to an end. Many would contend that this is worst recession the world has experienced. For half a decade Barbados has been deeply impacted by the economic downturn. Stuart inherited a sizeable crisis upon becoming Barbados 7th Prime Minister on the 23rd of October, 2010 following the passing of David Thompson. We have not been responsible for any of the problems that have presently deviled the world but fate has decreed that we feel the consequences of other peoples irresponsibility. While Barbados has been facing challenges beyond what is considered acceptable, Stuart says Barbadians are coping reasonably well in ensuring that the most vulnerable elements of society are protected from too much dislocation.
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The British tabloid The Daily Mail charged in a recent article that rich countries like Barbados and China were getting millions in British financial assistance and this was being characterized as a waste of British tax
dollars. According to the article, which has now been picked up by other British publications: Hundreds of millions of pounds of taxpayers money are being used to fund aid projects in wealthy countries such as Brazil, China, Iceland and Barbados, despite a Coalition pledge that money would be targeted at only the most needy. Britain contributes to a European development aid budget which spends half its funds on middle and higher income nations.
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BRIDGETOWN, Prime Minister Freundel Stuart has fallen short of the expectations of Barbadians, says Editor Emeritus of THE NATION, Harold Hoyte. He said that as a result some people were calling for the general election so they could let their feelings be known through their votes. Hoyte was speaking on the popular call-in programme Down To Brass Tacks on VOB 92.9FM on September
24. He described Stuart as an indecisive leader and referred to a letter being circulated on social media, in which the Minister of Water Resources Dr David Estwick is said to have ordered officers in his ministry not to meet with Minister of Finance Chris Sinckler without his authorization.
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BRIDGETOWN, Former principal Hallam King sees the recent Commission Of Inquiry Into The Alexandra School as little more than the airing of dirty linen in public. The one-time Coleridge & Parry School head actually thinks the inquiry, whose report was handed over to Governor General Sir Elliott Belgrave on September 21, was a waste of time. In an interview with local media the controversial King, who resigned in 1996 after intense dispute with teachers and their union over remarks he made at two speech day ceremonies, said the inquiry blew Alexandra principal Jeff Broomes remarks at last years speech day out of proportion. The inquiry was far worse than what happened at the speech day
(December 2, 2011). The speech day, even though it was described as the last straw, was a small disturbance compared to the inquiry which is blowing everything up for the whole nation, the Caribbean and all who come to Barbados, he said.
BRIDGETOWN, A sixteen-year search for an absent dad ended in a happy union in Barbados recently. Naomi Marcella Towers said she felt complete when she heard her father Leroy Straughns voice for the first time about eight weeks ago, and it was sealed when she finally set eyes on him Getting information from her mother Susan was also difficult. The curiosity that started as a 12-year-old went fullblown when she left home at 17, and Towers started searching in earnest. She went through the finding agencies and even explored the possibility of running an advertisement in the paper. After looking for so long, she said she could not believe the search had ended and described it as a surreal
feeling. They have missed 33 years out of both their lives but having met, Straughn says it is for keeps. Were together until death. Nothing can separate us, only death, he said, as Naomi shook her head in agreement.
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More Resignations
ST GEORGES, Grenada - Rumour was rife in Grenada recently that government ministers Glynis Roberts, Denis Lett and Alleyne Walker had resigned their cabinet positions. Now that this rumour has been proven to be true in at least the case of Roberts, the former Minister of Environment and Foreign Trade, the people of Grenada are waiting with baited breath to see if Lett and Walker are yet to follow suit. Roberts announced her resignation at a constituency meeting in South St Georges on September 20, further whittling away the commanding majority in parliament once held by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government. The NDC formed the government after winning 11 of 15 seats in general elections in 2008, but now Roberts has become the fifth NDC Member of Parliament sitting on the backbenches of the House of Representatives after either resigning or having been fired by Prime Minister Tillman Thomas. During her resignation speech, Roberts maintained that she loved and respected Thomas, but questioned his leadership choices. In a not too veiled criticism of the administration the former minister said that: To govern by decree in a time of crisis is a mistake. We need the views and opinions of everybody, particularly those elected by people to represent them. She also expressed a fervent desire for parliament to be reconvened
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sooner rather than later because she said there were some urgent economic and financial matters that need to be taken care of, so that people can be guaranteed salaries and benefits. The prime minister shocked the nation and the rest of the region on September 17 when he prorogued Parliament in a surprise move that effectively closed the chapter on a no-confidence motion set to be moved at the next sitting by another former member of his administration, Karl Hood, who stepped down as foreign minister back in April. The action put an end to the current session of parliament and the house can remain on recess for up to six months. It also made null and void all bills and motions that were due to be tabled for debate in the just-ended session. Within his announcement on the cessation of parliament, Thomas charged the opposition New National Party (NNP) with instigating Hoods no-confidence motion. Its a game theyre playing, said the prime minister, adding that supporters of the motion were also trying to stall the NDC because the ruling party was forging ahead
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taken to St Johns Police Station where Coolidge police continued the probe. He now faces charges of drug trafficking, attempting to export and possession of the Class A contraband. Bamfield was the second man in a matter of months to have been busted at the VC Bird International Airport for a similar offence. A 48-year-old Italian was apprehended at the airport four months ago with 97 grams of cocaine stashed in his crotch. Marcello Puggioni was subsequently charged with of possession of cocaine, possession with intent to transfer, attempting to export and drug trafficking. In Puggionis case, size definitely mattered. The contents of the Italians crotch were only worth about $3,400.
ST JOHNS, Antigua - An aspiring high-flier was rudely brought back to earth when the improbable size of the bulge in his groin pricked the attention of officials at Antiguas VC Bird International Airport. Guyanese-born US naturalised citizen Eustace Bamfield was about to head home to the States when he was apprehended and questioned by airport security officers. When Bamfield reportedly had the testicular fortitude to boast that his bulge was all manhood, security personnel didnt buy it and turned him over to the airport cops. According to sources, he was escorted to a private room and searched, during the course of which his cover was blown and his privates made public, revealing that he was indeed fully-loaded with over a pound of cocaine strapped under his genitals. The contraband was said to have an estimated street value of $20,000. Bamfield, 54, was subsequently
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ST GEORGES, Grenada - The island of Carriacou in Grenada will be the home of a multimillion dollar wind farm established with the aim of bringing down electricity costs within the three-island nation. The project, which was launched recently by Prime Minister Tillman Thomas, is funded by a European Union grant of EUR 2.5 million to the government of Grenada, which covers three quarters of the cost, while the balance is being financed by the Grenada Electricity Services Limited (GRENLEC) to the tune of EUR 1.4 million. The wind farm is expected to be completed by 2014 with the anticipated long run benefit being lower electricity costs to the consumer. The prime minister called the start of wind farm project a tangible step in the realization of one of the five macroeconomic transformational pillars, that of renewable energy. He noted that Grenada has always taken its position as a leader in sustainable development seriously, a boast evidenced by the breaking of the ground of the first ever project of its kind in the eastern Caribbean and wider region. Acknowledging that the initial cost of renewable energy is high, Thomas is confident that this notwithstanding, the dividends redounding to the
Grenadian people will be unmatched. The prime minister expressed his gratitude to the stakeholders, the Ministry of Energy, EU and GRENLEC to see the project to this stage, noting that such partnerships work to implement projects that are sustainable, projects that will bring security to our people. He said too that the provision of jobs for residents of Carriacou and Petite Martinique in the construction phase of the project is indeed a welcome bonus.
WASHINGTON, USA - A Dominica national will be the new Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) following her election on September 14 during the 28th Pan American Sanitary Conference. Dr Clarissa Etienne is the second Caribbean Community (CARICOM) national to attain the post, following Dr George Alleyne of Barbados. She will begin her five-year term on February 1, 2013, succeeding Dr Mirta Roses Periago of Argentina, who has been PAHO Director since 2003. In an address to the conference, Dr Etienne said she looked forward to working for the countries of the Americas, which have achieved many advances in health and development, but which also face many challenges. The attainment of Dr Etiennes latest post as head of the prestigious WHO body marks the culmination of a long and distinguished service in medicine and public health in Dominica and more recently at PAHO and the WHO. She was born in Dominica and attended the Convent High School before moving to the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus in Jamaica where she trained as a general practitioner and graduated with an MBBS in 1976. She began her career in Dominica with the Ministry of Health in 1977 as a medical officer at the Princess Margaret Hospital. A few years later she became involved in the planning and implementation of primary health care, which focused on decentralizing the nations health services and bringing medical care to various villages. Dr Etienne subsequently moved to
the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, where she received a masters degree in community health in developing countries in 1982. Back in Dominica, she was appointed medical director at Princess Margaret Hospital in 1986 and served in that capacity until 1989 when she was appointed director of primary health care services and named disaster coordinator for the Ministry of Health and its representative on the National Emergency Preparedness Organization. In the 1990s she had a thriving private practice and held several key positions in the Ministry of Health, including chief medical officer, designated national epidemiologist, chairman of the National AIDS Committee and coordinator of the National AIDS Programme. In the latter capacity she was the governments lead advisor on strategies for the prevention, control and management of HIV/AIDS, and was responsible for implementing programmes in this area as well as mobilizing and managing funds from donor agencies. Since 2010 Dr Etienne has been Assistant Director General, Health Systems and Services, of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva. From 2003 to 2008 she served as Assistant Director of PAHO, WHOs Regional Office for the Americas. PAHO is an international public health agency with almost 110 years of experience in working to improve health and living standards of the 39 countries of the Americas. It serves as the specialized organization for health of the Inter-American System and as the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization.
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GEORGETOWN, A Brazilian woman was robbed of GUY$1 million while she was in her vehicle awaiting the return of her husband from a city market, police said. The name of the robbery victim has been given as Edilivsa DOliviera Chief of Criminal Investigations, Deputy Police Commissioner Seelall Persaud said the 32-year old woman
was held at gunpoint by two men who grabbed a bag with the cash. She told police that she was seated in a vehicle at the corner of Church and Cummings Streets while her husband had gone across to Bourda Market. Two men, she said, arrived in a car and made off with the bag. She was not assaulted. Police have not arrested anyone.
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been unable to charge a number of persons who were detained after being found with lead sheets, magic jacks, and other equipment used in the lotto scam. In the meantime, Bunting, who recently addressed members of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has said that in an effort to support the anti-scamming efforts of the police, the Government will also seek to amend existing legislation such as the Evidence Act. Bunting revealed that in the next two weeks, Justice Minister Mark Golding will be taking a piece of legislation to Cabinet for an amendment that will allow video tes-
National Security Minister Peter Bunting timony from lottery scam victims who live abroad to be used in court without them having to travel to Jamaica, which is often a deterrent.
SANTA CRUZ, Gunmen disrupted the peace and quiet of the farming community of Tryall, adjacent to Ballards Valley, in South East St Elizabeth late on September 22, leaving a woman dead and her husband nursing injuries. The dead woman has been identified by police as Hopie Powell, a farmer and vendor of Tryall, who relatives said would have celebrated her 41st birthday the following day. Her injured husband, Steve Powell, 45, also a farmer and vendor, was hospitalised, treated and later released. Police reports are that the two had returned home in their pickup van from the Claremont market in St Ann where they have been doing business for years when they saw men in their yard. Powell attempted to
reverse the vehicle, but the gunmen opened fire hitting his wife in the abdomen and chest, while he was shot in the region of the mouth. Police say an undisclosed sum of money was taken from the couple. Relatives placed the amount of cash taken by the robbers at over $100,000. They told reporters that an adopted child had been left with neighbours for the period the Powells were away and there was no one at home. Councillor for the Junction Division, Cetany Holness, described the Powells as hardworking, law-abiding citizens. Holness said the latest atrocity provided more evidence of the need for communities and the police to come together to fight a rising tide of criminality in St Elizabeth.
Jamaica On Display At UN
KINGSTON, The 1962 admission of Jamaica as the 106th member of the United Nations (UN) was observed during a special ceremony held at the headquarters of the world body on September 17. Speaking at the function, Jamaicas Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Raymond Wolfe said that much has changed since Jamaica was admitted to the organisation 50 years ago. He said that at the time of Jamaicas admission, the international community faced the East/West dichotomy of the Cold War while the UN agenda was dominated by issues such as decolonisation and the prevention of the proliferation of nuclear weapons. The ambassador praised those envoys, such as Sir Egerton Richardson and Don Mills, among others, who previously served as the countrys permanent representative to the UN, for their work on behalf of Jamaica. He also expressed gratitude to the 14 countries that sponsored UN Resolution 1750 which led to Jamaicas admission to membership in the UN. September 17 also marked the opening of 67th session of the UN General Assembly, with Serbias Ambassador Vuk Jermic, who addressed the function and unveiled the Jamaican flag, taking over the presidency of the General Assembly. He said that there are many similarities between Jamaica and his country, especially in sports.
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China-bound: Franco Siu-Chong, a representative the Chinese Bicentennial Limited, presents Anya Reyes with a cheque to cover her expenses while she attends the Beijing School of Dance for a year.
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While Peter was sunbathing naked at the beach in Jamaica, for the sake of civility, and to keep it from getting sunburned, he carefully placed a hat over his private parts.
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A man enters the church & finds the priest. How may I help you son? asks the priest. Am looking for my wife, she said she would be here but I see shes not around. Now that am here, I would like to confess. They go to the confession area, forgive me father for I have sinned. What are your sins my son? The man replies, the other day, I went looking for my wife at her home but she was not there. I found her sister alone, I slept with the sister. Oh, that is a sin, but at least you came to confess.
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opportunity to respond to the allegations within a reasonable period of time and without undue delay. If the criminal justice system is plagued with systemic delay then justice cannot be served at the end of the day. One can well imagine that if you are being prosecuted for a crime you committed more than a decade ago, its more than likely that peoples memories of events and times will fade, witnesses may have moved or died and evidence may be lost, misplaced or compromised. In Canada if you are charged with a criminal offence your right to be informed of the offence and tried within a reasonable time is enshrined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which is part of the Constitution Act, 1982, Section 11 stipulates: Any person changed with an offence has the right: (A) to be informed without unreasonable delay of the specific offence; (B) to be tried within a reasonable time. Unlike criminal cases in T&T, cases in Ontario does not take ten (10) years to get to trial. If a particular case is delayed and the delay is not attributable to the accused or his lawyer, that individual has the right to apply to have the prosecution stopped pursuant to S.11(b) of the Charter. Of course the length of delay is a crucial factor, but the type of offence and the jurisdiction in which the person is being tried are also relevant. When all is said and done, Trinidad and Tobagos justice system needs legislation and policies geared towards eradicating the systemic delays. Perhaps the government and legislators would be wise to look at other countries, such as Canada, that have successfully dealt with the same issues. Selwyn R. Baboolal in a partner at Oumarally Baboolal practising in the area of litigation for the past 18 years. This is intended for information purposes only and you should consult a lawyer if you need legal representation or a legal opinion.
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water on acne spots before bedtime is an old beauty secret for perfect skin. It is said to dry them out to make them less noticeable, but make sure you cover your pillow with a handkerchief or dry towel to avoid yellow stains! Aqueous Cream This emollient cream, fragrance free and used to treat dry skin, is great for removing make up. It was once used as one of the ingredients in soap suds, but is hypo allergenic and comes in huge tubs. Wet your face, rub some over your eyes, rinse and rub off with a cotton pad. This is a great way to remove make up without harsh tonics
and instead, moisturizing as you go along. Cucumber This is possibly another one that we all know about; placing slices of cucumber on the eyes to stop them being puffy. One of the worst things is having to go outside when youve been crying, or have slept badly. Rubbing cucumber juice over your eyes or spending five minutes in the morning lying down with some will take the edge off of puffiness.
Look Carefully at your Body Cleanser The autumn time is a great time to reassess your beauty wash. In the summer, fruity shower gels are a popular treat. However, make sure that your shower gels and soaps will not dry out your skin as the air becomes a bit drier. For these fall months, consider a shower gel that is soap-free as well as hydrating. Its prime time to stash away the shower gels and bring out a creamy and moisturizing body wash. Oil-Based Scrubs are Stellar! During these fall months, consider an oil-based scrub. Oil-based scrubs are perfect for fall and winter with great exfoliating benefits and hydrating oils. During the autumn months, it is important to moisturize your skin every day. Consider lotions that are a bit heavier and allow for great hydration. The best time to apply your lotion is right after youve dried off after your shower or bath. After that shower, you can seal in the moisture thats already been absorbed into your skin. Put Your Skin On a Schedule During autumn, there are great opportunities to spend quiet nights at home. Why not have a great beauty
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Ronald Jones with the general election looming, Jones, who was also recently selected to be a member of FIFAs Ethics Committee, said the time has come for new blood to be injected into the sport.
Digicel Honored
The Ontario Dominoes League hosted its Annual Awards Gala on September 22 at the Jamaica Canadian Association Center. Hundreds of members from the Associations affiliated clubs turned out at the Gala to enjoy the evenings proceedings, which included the presentation of trophies and cash prizes to the League winners. Clarendon Boys emerged as first place winners of the Digicel Trophy and Championship Prize Money. Rising Stars was second, followed by
VR, Rockets and Elmbank. Several individual and corporate Awards were also presented including those to Digicel, JerkFest and the HarbourFront Centre. Well known Photographer Eddie Grant was on hand to capture this photo of the Leagues Assistant Secretary Novelette Samuels, presenting an Award to Digicels Anthony McWatt, in appreciation of the companys sponsorship of the 2012 Championships and the Awards Gala.
15 seconds adrift. As the race progressed, Phillip could be seen looking around him as he gradually inched his way closer to the front, while Colin Wilson, Joshua Alexander and Jovian Gomez all initiated attacks as they went after primes. Five laps from the finish, order was restored, with all the riders together as one group but this did not last long, as Stephen Mangroo led a charge to collect the final prime of $500, three laps out, while attempting to control the race by leading a Team Trek 1-2-3 with Wilson and McKay. At the bell, the Team Trek trio were still at the head of affairs but Marc Codrington and Luces quickly went by them with Phillip, Joshua Alexander and Linford Blackwood giving chase down the final backstretch. And Phillip would time his challenge to perfection as he powered past Codrington and Luces to hit the line ahead of Blackwood and Alexander, to a loud roar of applause from an appreciative crowd.
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You have to understand the climate at that time. Going into that match, landing in Jamaica and knowing that everything was on the line - your captaincy, the series, respect and adoration by your fans. The mental strength I mustered during that week was something that when I looked back, it was very hard to measure anything against that. The performance was something I cherish and the fact that we won the match to level the series, after we were bowled out for 51 the week before in Trinidad, felt great. I thought the way I handled it was special. It is something I will never ever forget ... its a days cricket I will be talking about for a very long time. The 153 in Barbados the following week was rated higher by Wisden and the cricketing gurus but the double century in Jamaica was my best effort. Lara, 43, joined 16 West Indian cricketers - Lance Gibbs, Gordon Greenidge, George Headley, Michael Holding, Rohan Kanhai, Clive Lloyd, Malcolm Marshall, Viv Richards, Andy Roberts, Garfield Sobers, Clyde Walcott, Everton Weekes, Frank Worrell, Courtney Walsh, Joel Garner and Curtly Ambrose - in the ICC Hall of Fame
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