Caribbean Times 96th Issue - Tuesday 20th September 2016

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Tuesday 20th September 2016 A n t i g u a a n d B a r b u d a
Vol.7 No.96 $2.00
ROBBERY SUSPECTS CAUGHT
WITH PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE
Two suspects allegedly involved
in a robbery and kidnapping
investigation are currently
in police custody.
The two suspects, who were
detained by a member of the
public at First Choice Supermarket
on Sunday, are now in
police custody assisting them
in an ongoing investigation of
robbery, kidnapping and larceny.
A member of the public
spotted the suspects inside a
vehicle, which is the center of
an ongoing investigation in the
parking lot of First Choice Supermarket
and detained them.
The man at the time was in
possession of an Air Riffle (BB
gun). The police were notified
and arrived on the scene and
took the persons into custody.
No one was injured coming out
of the incident.
The incident sparked from
a report that was made to the
police on Thursday 15 th September
2016, where a Marble
Hill man reported that his silver
Honda Stepwagon vehicle was
stolen from Popeshead Street. It
is alleged that two persons got
into the vehicle and sped away
from the scene with a female
passenger seated inside.
The female was blind-folded,
bounded and robbed of an
undisclosed sum of money as
well as her mobile phone and
jewellery. She was later driven
to an area in Golden Grove
New Extension, where she was
dumped from the vehicle. The
police have since seized the BB
gun along with the vehicle and
took them to the police station.
The police further stated that a
fact finding inquiry has been
launched into the issue concerning
the BB gun.
Meanwhile, the Police Administration
has publicly expressed
gratitude to members
of the public who assisted the
police in their investigations
and detention of the persons involved
in this matter.
However, the administration
at the same time was quick
to caution members of the
public not to unnecessarily put
themselves in harm’s way, especially
when it comes to dealing
with such criminal minded
individuals. Investigations are
currently ongoing into the matter.
Coastal Clean-up
Staff at Sandals Grande Antigua joined half-a-million volunteers around the world to promote
proper waste disposal and environmental protection on International Coastal Clean-up Day, Saturday.
The team of volunteers cleaned up Sandy Island, off Antigua’s north-western coast which
captures much of the debris that washes off the mainland. Hundreds of plastic bottles, glass
bottles, nets and cans were recovered.

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Tuesday 20th September 2016
By Joanna Paris
The Land Registry Department
now has a new
home.
On Monday, the doors of
the new office, now located
on High Street, in the building
formally occupied by the
Royal Bank of Trinidad and
Tobago (RBTT), officially
opened and was ready to
serve the public.
Registrar of Lands, Sharon
Simmons noted it was a
lot of work involved in relocating
from the Parliament
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Land Registry relocates
Building to the current location,
since the office holds
over 80,000 files that should
be in correct order at all
times.
She emphasized that the
process had to be carried out
carefully.
Simmons described the
new location as ideal.
“We are now able to
house all our documents in
one location, as formally
some were at the Parliament
building, while others were
still stored at the Ryan building,
which obviously affected
the efficiency of the land
registry department”, she explained.
Moving forward, the department
according to Simmons,
will be dealing with all
backlogs and seek to regain
its image as a model unit of
By Joanna Paris
Tourism officials have reported that
last week’s Tourism Strategy and planning
meeting, which culminated at the Antigua
and Barbuda Hospitality Training Institute
(ABHTI) is a success.
The meeting brought together senior personnel
within the Ministry of Tourism and
the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority
(ABTA)in one room to discuss the country’s
recent accomplishments in the sector as well
as the way forward in maximizing on these
gains.
Tourism Consultant, Shirlene Nibbs and
Chief Executive Officer of the ABTA, Colin
James have both indicated that they are
pleased with the level of growth that has been
achieved across the board but cautioned that
government, which provides
excellent service to the public.
She is already impressed
with the level of performance
from members of staff who
she said have demonstrated
a high level of commitment,
putting in long hours during
the move.
The Registrar of Lands
commended the Minister
with responsibility for Legal
Affairs and Attorney General,
the Hon. Steadroy “Cutie”
Benjamin and the government
for securing the new
location for the land registry
and for showing great interest
in solving all the issues being
faced by the department.
The Land registry unit is
fully digitized.
The office will be opened
from Monday to Friday 8:30
am to 4:30pm.
Tourism officials describe recent
strategy meeting as a success
it is not time to get comfortable.
They both expressed that they were impressed
with the level of energy that was
displayed throughout the two-day function
adding that it is indicative of the dynamic results
that the country can look forward to in
the near future.
Antigua and Barbuda has seen a 9.2% increase
in visitor arrivals across the board for
the year thus far.
This is the highest percentage that has
been recorded in recent years.
Tourism Minister, the Hon. Asot Michael
has emphasized that that “teamwork makes
the dream work” and is also committed to
ensuring that the twin island destination continues
to perform well in the locally, regionally
and internationally.

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Local hairstylists shine at
20th annual hair show
By Renio Abbott
The Caribbean Academy
of Cosmetology and Trichology
on Sunday hosted their
20 th annual hair show at the
Sir Vivian Richards Cricket
Stadium. The show the
brainchild of Danella Phillip-Rayburn
gives the students
of the institution, most
of whom start their courses
without any previous
knowledge, the opportunity
to show off the skills they
have learned. Students create
unique hairstyles which
models display during the
event.
When asked how she felt
about the reception of the
event over the years, Phillip
said “I feel great about the
event which has been a huge
success for me because of
the progress that the students
have made and showcasing
their ability to become their
own bosses and provide services
that people need.

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Tuesday 20th September 2016
Post Office employee remanded
By Alecia McPherson
Two General Post Office
workers landed before the
St. John’s Magistrates Court
yesterday facing a number
of charges following a fight
at their work place.
Gregson Luke of Bendals
Village is jointly charged
with his co-worker Jean
Pierre Le Blanc of McKinnons
for disorderly conduct
by fighting.
Both accused are
also charged separately for
assault, and being armed
with offensive weapons.
The court heard that during
Youth accused
of attempted murder
remanded at HMP
By Alecia McPherson
21-year old Anthony Cornelius of Cassada Gardens
appeared yesterday before Chief Magistrate Jo-Ann
Walsh at the St. John’s Magistrates Court facing an indictable
charge for the Attempted Murder of 53-year old
Gersham Henry of Clare Hall.
The offence is reported to have occurred on the evening
of September 15th last week in Clare Hall. It is reported
that Henry was rushed to the Mount St. John’s Medical
Centre with life threatening wounds to his abdomen after
allegedly being stabbed multiple times by the accused.
The accused was placed on remand at HMP and will
return to the Magistrates Court on December 6th, 2016 for
committal.
the altercation which occurred
on the morning
of September 15th last
week, Le-Blanc physically
attacked Luke with a mop
stick, Luke in turn drew for
his cutlass with which he returned
physical blows.
Luke pleaded guilty to
all but one charge, ‘armed
with offensive weapon; the
question posed to him was
“ were you or were you not
armed with a cutlass during
the fight?”
The accused stuck to his
plea and answered that the
tool was not for the fight but
was to be used for a gardening
project he had later that
day.
The prosecution did not
accept Luke’s plea and made
an application for trial,
his station bail was revoked
and he was remanded at
HMP to await trial. Both
parties will return to the St.
John’s Magistratess Court
on December 1st, 2016 for
Trial.
By Alecia McPherson
Delroy Lester Horsford aged 28 of
Golden Grove New Extension appeared
at the District ‘A’ Magistrates
Court yesterday facing three counts of
traffic offence charges and one count of
illicit drug charge.
On Sunday July 31st, 2016 at
about 9:00 p.m. Police, while on mobile
patrol duty in the vicinity of the
Golden Grove playing field caught the
defendant driving a white Suzuki Swift
bearing number plate A27370 without
headlights.
“Officer mi nah realize dem nah
on, me just get back me car from the
mechanic” he reportedly stated to the
investigating officers. It turned out too
that the vehicle was uninsured, unlicensed
and the accused had an expired
driver’s license.
officers also found 3.4 grams of
cannabis was while searching the defendant
front pants pockets.
He was arrested, taken into custody
and charged with unlawful possession
of cannabis, driving without a driver’s
Man accused
of stoning
police
By Deborah A. Parker
Mental instability is
being blamed for a stone
throwing incident over the
weekend.
An All Saints man appeared
before Magistrate
Ngaio Emanuel yesterday
charged with the missile
throwing matter.
Though the charge was
not put to the accused, it is
understood that for no apparent
reason, he threw several
stones at lawmen, who
were on the job.
The court would hear
that the offender has a history
of psychiatric issues, to
the point where he has been
treated at the Clare Vue Psychiatric
Hospital.
A further evaluation has
been ordered, but until then,
the accused has been remanded.
No one was injured in the
incident.
Golden Grove man fined for traffic, drug offences
license, driving an unlicensed vehicle,
and driving without vehicle insurance.
In court, Horsford pleaded guilty
to all charges. For the drug offence he
was convicted and ordered to pay a fine
of $120.00 forthwith, or serve one
month in prison; he was also convicted
and fined $1,000.00 for each traffic
offence, of which $1,000.00 was
ordered forthwith and the balance
by December 31st, 2016. In default
of payments he would serve concurrent
sentences of one year in prison on
each charge.

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New law year opens today
By Joanna Paris
Today signals the commencement
of the New Law
Year for the Eastern Caribbean
Supreme Court.
The occasion will be
marked with the usual Ceremonial
Opening, in the form
of a Special Sitting of the
Court.
The Order of Proceedings
for the Ceremonial Opening
here in Antigua and Barbuda
will begin with a Thanksgiving
Service at the Methodist
Church on St. Mary’s Street.
At 8:45am, the procession
will leave from the Methodist
Church and make the way
to the High Court, led by Police
Band.
The inspection of the
Guard will take place on the
grounds of the High Court
while the Special Sitting
of the High Court will take
place at 10:20 am.
The Chief Justice, Her
By Alecia McPherson
25-year old Youseff Mc-
Dougal of Cooks Hill was
committed to stand trial
By Deborah A. Parker
A thousand dollars bail was extended to
an All Saints youth accused of larceny.
Akeel Burnham appeared in District B
before Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel on the
said charge recently.
Of the principle sum he was asked to deposit
$500.
Burnham was also asked to surrender his
Ladyship Hon. Dame Janice
M. Pereira, DBE will deliver
the Opening Address
entitled “The ECSC – The
Movement Towards an Accessible
Court” at 10.30
a.m. from the High Court of
Justice in St. Lucia, where
the Court of Appeal will be
holding its first scheduled
sitting for the New Law
Year.
The address will cover
It is with the deepest sense of grief that
AUA College of Medicine and the Muslim
Student Association (MSA) mourn the loss
of Mudafer Dhaher. Mudafer left behind a
wife and three beautiful daughters ages 8,
6, and 2.
The MSA, of which Mudafer was a beloved
member, and the AUA community as
a whole feel the loss of Mudafer. His teachers
knew him as a bright and intelligent individual
and an outstanding student.
Mudafer was, to say the very least,
when he appeared yesterday
at the St. John’s Magistrates
Court charged for maliciously
wounding 54-year
topics relevant to the practitioners
in the profession on
the work of the Court and
some of the upcoming plans
which will be of interest to
all members of society.
It will be carried live, via
simulcast to the Courts in
the other member States and
Territories.
The public is encouraged
to participate in this significant
event, by attending the
old Ivan Simon with intent
to do grievous bodily harm.
It is alleged that on the
evening of March 11th, 2016
travel documents and report to the All Saints
Police Station on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Saturdays between the hours of 6:00 a.m.
and 6:00 p.m.
The accused will return to court on November
2nd.
It is understood that he unlawfully removed
goods valued at over $2,000, hence
the mentioned charge.
Court where the sitting will
be held in their individual
Member State; or via live
streaming by utilizing the
web link provided on the
home page of the ECSC
website – www.eccourts.
org.
The public will also
be able to follow the live
broadcast via local media in
the Member States and Territories.
AUA mourns loss of student
Accused thief granted bail
loved by everyone that knew him. He was
someone who usually kept to himself and
his studies, but was always more than willing
to help anyone who needed a hand. He
always remained positive no matter how
stressful the challenges of medical school
became.
To Mudafer’s family and friends, AUA
offers its most heartfelt, sincere condolences.
He will be missed. A campus memorial
service will be held for him on Tuesday,
September 20th at 5 PM in the Flex Room.
Cooks Hill man to stand trial for wounding
the two parties got into an
argument while at a local bar
on Lower All Saints Road.
It is alleged that during
the exchange the accused
wounded Simon to the right
side of his face with a cutlass,
he was admitted at MS-
JMC where he was treated
for his injury.
The accused was not required
to plea to the charge
and was committed to stand
trial at January assizes at the
High Court.

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Tuesday 20th September 2016
Antigua seeks more help to get US
to settle Internet gaming dispute
MARGARITA ISLAND,
Venezuela – Prime Minister
of Antigua and Barbuda
Gaston Browne has called
on his colleagues in the Non-
Aligned Movement (NAM)
to support his country’s efforts
in reaching a settlement
with the United States in the
World Trade Organization
(WTO) Internet gaming dispute.
He made the call over the
weekend at the Non-Aligned
summit in Venezuela where
he chronicled the over
13-year-old dispute with the
US.
In 2003, Antigua and
Barbuda brought an action
against the US for breaching
its commitment under the
WTO’s General Agreement
on Trade in Services (GATS)
by enacting laws that prevented
foreign-based operators
from offering gambling
and betting services to its
citizens.
The WTO agreed that
Washington had violated
international trade agreements
by prohibiting operation
of offshore Internet
gambling sites, and while
Antigua claimed that it lost
US$3.4 billion a year due
to the US action, the WTO
awarded the island US$21
million. The Geneva-based
organization has allowed
the twin-island nation to sell
US copyright material to the
tune of US$21 million a year
to recoup the losses.
But even though Antigua
and Barbuda had been trying
to avoid that and reach
an amicable settlement with
the US, Prime Minister
Browne said the US is yet to
put a fair offer on the table.
He accused Washington of
making “insubstantial offers
that could not seriously be
considered as a basis for a
settlement”.
“In normal circumstances,
Mr Chairman, I would
regard this as a bilateral matter,
and I would not trespass
upon the patience of my colleagues,
to raise it here. But
this case, which is now famous
in the annals of international
trade law and about
which scholarly books have
been written, goes to the
efficacy of the World Trade
Organization and whether
small and micro-states can
get justice when powerful
nations refuse to cooperate,”
he told the Summit.
“We have reached such
a level of frustration at the
recalcitrance of the US to
make a fair offer for the injury
that has been done to
our economy over the last 13
years, that my Government
is contemplating activating
the remedy give to us by the
WTO to remedy the wrong
that has been done to us. In
other words, to sell US material
without copyright until
the US settles with us in
Prime Minister Gaston Browne called on the Non-Aligned Movement
to help his country in its internet gaming dispute.
compliance with the WTO
judgement.”
Browne said that Antigua
and Barbuda has tried
the intervention of the WTO
Director-General in a “good
offices” capacity, tried bilateral
negotiations and suspended
our right to retaliate.
Yet, he lamented, the
matter is dragged on by the
US while his country’s economy
suffers.
“We are a small state,
but we have rights. And
right cannot be measured
by might. It must be measured
by justice, by fairness
and by equity. I call on this
great body of nations in the
Non-Aligned Movement to
stand up for those principles
upon which it was founded,
in showing active solidarity
with my country as we
seek justice that has been
awarded to us by the competent
international body – the
World Trade Organization,”
Browne urged.
During his speech the
Antigua and Barbuda leader
also raised the issue of
de-risking, calling on leaders
at the Summit to ventilate
the issue within various
fora within the international
community.
He urged those who are
members of the G20 to represent
the interests of small,
developing countries that
have no seat at the table.
Without the NAM’s help,
Prime Minister Browne, developing
countries like those
in the Caribbean are left “defenseless
in a world where
only the powerful rule”.
“The threat we face is
real; the danger is imminent.
NAM has a duty to ensure
that the international system
works in the interest of a
few, but in the interest of all.
Something is broken, and I
call on all of us to fix it,” he
said. (Caribbean360)

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Island Routes honored four years running
at the World Travel Awards Caribbean Gala
Montego Bay, Jamaica
– Less than a week after
the inaugural Island Routes
Certified Partner Conference
in Ocho Rios, the Jamaica-based
tour and destination
management company Island
Routes Caribbean Adventures,
has been named
the Caribbean’s Leading
Adventure Tour Operator for
the fourth consecutive year
at the 23rd Annual World
Travel Awards.
As the industry leader, Island
Routes continues to focus
on providing the highest
quality experiences across
the Caribbean.
This was a focus point
at the recent Island Routes
conference where the company
and Jamaica’s Minster
of Tourism Edmund Bartlett,
both highlighted the
strengths of continued inter-Caribbean
collaboration
for a positive guest experience
and future growth.
In addition to being the
region’s leading adventure
tour company, Island Routes
also offers full destination
management services with
an expert team of SITE accredited
professionals. Island
Routes provides ground
handling services in Jamaica
for a number of international
Tour Operators, as
well as exclusive tour desk
management services across
the Caribbean for Sandals,
Beaches and Grand Pineapple
Resorts, amongst other
From left: World Travel Awards representative, Ashlie Barrett, Miss
Jamaica World 2016, David Shields, Vice President of Sales, Island
Routes Caribbean Adventures, Chris Frost, Vice President,
World Travel Awards, World Travel Awards representative, World
Travel Awards representative.
hotel companies.
Adam Stewart, Chief
Executive Officer of Island
Routes: “We are so proud to
be recognized for the fourth
consecutive year as the region’s
Leading Adventure
Tour Operator.
“It’s a testament to the
Island Routes team and their
relentless work. Last week I
spoke about the importance
of collaborating with our
partners for our joint successes,
so this award also
acknowledges our Caribbean
tour partners and their
commitment to adhering to
the strict standards required
for our industry to continue
to flourish.”
Island Routes currently
offers over 500 authentic
tours and experiences across
twelve Caribbean destinations,
with expansion plans
well underway. Current
locations include Antigua,
Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados,
Cayman Islands, Dominican
Republic, Grenada, Jamaica,
Mexico, Saint Lucia, St.
Maarten and Turks & Caicos.
With owned and operated
assets including the Caribbean’s
newest and most
luxurious fleet of catamarans
and sport fishing boats, private
transfers and The River
Bumpkin Farm, Island
Routes prides itself on providing
flexible, customized,
solution orientated results.
The World Travel Awards
was launched in 1993 to
recognize excellence in the
world’s travel and tourism
industry.
Votes are cast by industry
professionals as well as the
traveling public in more than
160 countries.
Island Routes Caribbean
Adventures offers guests the
ultimate in Caribbean destination
experiences, bringing
together and certifying
the premier excursions that
spotlight what is unique and
beautiful in each of its island
locations. Island Routes Caribbean
Adventures defines
the true island experience as
a way of life.
They are much more
than tours and excursions,
they inspire visitors to LIVE
FUNNER, get off the grid
and dive into the heart of the
islands where setting sail,
grabbing the reins, exploring
lush peaks and tasting rich
flavors are the experiences
that become lasting memories.
Island Routes currently
offers experiences in Antigua;
the Bahamas; Barbados;
the Cayman Islands;
Jamaica; Saint Lucia; Grenada;
Turks & Caicos Islands;
Dominican Republic;
St. Maarten; and Aruba.
Island Routes has received
the World Travel
Award for “World’s Leading
Caribbean Attraction Company”
five times, and has set
the tour industry standard by
becoming the only tour company
to receive a Six Star
Diamond from the American
Academy of Hospitality
Sciences (AAHS), and has
done so four years in a row.
In addition, Island Routes
has also been awarded four
TripAdvisor Certificate of
Excellence Awards in 2016.

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Tuesday 20th September 2016
Small islands, big ambitions for better
land, water and biodiversity management
The natural beauty and
friendly climate of the
Caribbean are the envy
of many, and the pride of
our people. Yet, our Small
Island Developing States
(SIDS) are very vulnerable,
due in part to our small
size, vulnerable economies,
heavy dependence
on external energy resources,
and rising populations.
Unsustainable and, often
unplanned, development
is rapidly degrading much
of our natural environment
and Climate change is expected
to further accelerate
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from participating countries,
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and executing
agencies of the Integrating
Water, Land and Ecosystem
Management in Caribbean
Small Island Developing
States (GEF IWEco)
Project, will gather for its
Inception Workshop, 20th
– 21st September 2016 in
Kingston, Jamaica.
This project is being
financed to the tune of almost
USD 21 million by
the Global Environment
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Facility (GEF).
GEF IWEco is a new
regional, 5-year, initiative
to promote a more integrated
approach to water, land
and ecosystems services
management in Caribbean
SIDS. It is a multifocal
project that will implement
activities under four GEF
Focal Areas: International
Waters, Land Degradation,
Biodiversity, and Sustainable
Forest Management.
This wide approach is
based upon an assessment
of the threats and barriers
within natural resources
management, which was
carried out in consultation
with national and regional
stakeholders.
IWEco’s primary goal
is the implementation of
an integrated approach to
water, land and ecosystems
services management.
This will be supported
by policy, institutional and
legislative reforms, and
implementation of effective
appropriate technologies
and community-based
solutions.
The project will assist
Caribbean SIDS in meeting
their global targets on safe
and reliable water supplies
and improved sanitation,
and contribute to improved
ecosystem functioning in
the Caribbean.
This new project builds
upon previous initiatives
such as the GEF-funded
Integrated Watershed and
Coastal Areas Management
Project (IWCAM)
Project, implemented from
2006 – 2011, which made
significant contributions
to address gaps for in and
coastal water resources
management, and associated
land and biodiversity
resources management
issues, in thirteen participating
countries, most of
which are now participating
in IWEco.
While the GEF-IW-
CAM Project and other
interventions have contributed
to improvements
in natural resources management
governance in
the region, there remain
significant needs, particularly
in the mainstreaming
of policies into national development
frameworks and
identifying and broadening
investments in sustainable
technologies, solutions and
approaches.
Eleven Caribbean countries
are participating: Antigua
and Barbuda, Barbados,
The Bahamas, Cuba,
the Dominican Republic,
Grenada, Jamaica, Saint
Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia,
Saint Vincent & the Grenadines,
and Trinidad and
Tobago.
Eight national sub-projects
will replicate and upscale
innovative solutions
for water, land and biodicont’d
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International coalition to reduce plastic
bags pollution: Declaration of intent
We, Heads of State and Governments,
Ministers participating to the
third Our Ocean conference, on September
15-16, 2016, in Washington
DC
Recognizing that marine litter, in
particular plastic marine litter, represents
a major global issue which has
a direct and long-term impact on the
oceans;
Stressing that plastic packaging
waste, including single-use plastic
bags, are the most significant and
widespread waste in the marine environment;
Recalling that this pollution, as
other marine pollutions, impacts marine
biodiversity and affects the oceans
ability to play a key role in the regulation
of the global climate;
Considering the declarations of
the Heads of State and Governments
commitment adopted in the 2012 United
Nations Conference on Sustainable
Development in Rio, to significantly
reduce the amount of marine litter by
2025;
Further recalling the importance
to pursue the momentum initiated by
the 2015 Paris agreement on climate
change to preserve the oceans, and the
need to contribute to the implementation
of the 2030 Agenda on sustainable
development, and in particular its
objectives 12 and 14;
Decide by mutual agreement :
to work in close cooperation to
give a strong impetus to marine litter
related efforts towards 2020 ;
to promote, strenghten and coordinate
existing related actions undertaken
by signatory countries, in order
to reduce the availability of single-use
plastic bags, including marketing restrictions
and raising consumer education
and awareness ;
to promote the ban of single-use
plastic bags in a consistent manner
with existing international instruments
and policies ;
to learn from experience gained by
each parties in plastic bags pollution
response ;
to promote exchanges of expertise
and best practices, such as :
– existing regulations aiming at
reducing single-use plastic bags consumption
and marketing restrictions of
products leading to marine litter ;
– tried and tested alternatives to
single use plastic bags ;
– commitments or actions undertaken
by any non-governmental actors.
cont’d from pg 8
versity/ecosystems management,
including sustainable
forest management.
These include a project
in Jamaica that will
support biodiversity mainstreaming
in coastal landscapes
within the Negril
Environmental Protection
Area, one in Saint Lucia
that will address problems
of land degradation and
ecosystem degradation in
the upper reaches of the
Soufriere Watershed, and
one in the Dominican Republic
that will promote
integrated management of
the biodiversity, freshwater
and land resources of the
Higüamo River watershed
and its associated coastal
zone, including mitigating
climate change impacts.In
addition, GEF Small
Grants Programme
(GEF-SGP) will contribute
to the development of community-based
livelihood
initiatives around the main
national interventions of
the Project with a total of
two million dollars.
The project is being
co-implemented by the
United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP)
and the United Nations
Development Programme
(UNDP), and co-executed
by UNEP’s Caribbean
Environment Programme
(CEP) and the Caribbean
Public Health Agency
(CARPHA).
Partnerships are an important
part of IWEco,
which will work with several
international, regional
and national organizations
to further the Project’s
objectives. In the area of
research for instance, the
Center of Engineering and
Environmental Management
of Bays and Coasts
(CIMAB) based in Cuba,
and all three campuses of
theUniversity of the West
Indies (UWI)) are partners.
The Organisation of
Eastern Caribbean States
(OECS), the Caribbean
Community
Climate Change Centre
(CCCCC) andthe Caribbean
Community Secretariat
(CARICOM) are among
partners for governance
matters, and PCI Media
Impact and Panos Caribbean
are among partners for
public awareness and education.
Two additional support
partnership groupings will
focus on resource mobilization
and private sector
participation.
According to Isabelle
Vanderbeck, UNEP Task
Manager for the IWEco
project, based in Washington
DC, “the project is the
largest ever implemented
by UNEP in the Caribbean
– while a challenge - it is
also an exciting opportunity
to make a real difference
in the lives of Caribbean
persons”.

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Tuesday 20th September 2016
St. Vincent not putting a cent more
in LIAT until service improves
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent
and the Grenadines –
One of LIAT’s major shareholder
governments, St.
Vincent and the Grenadines,
has told the beleaguered airline
that it won’t be getting
a cent more until service to
the island is “significantly
improved”.
St. Vincent and the
Grenadines made its position
clear on the heels of a
meeting with representatives
of the beleaguered regional
carrier in Kingstown on
Wednesday. While he has
often defended LIAT in the
past, Prime Minister Dr.
Ralph Gonsalves appeared
to have reached the end of
his rope with poor service to
the island in recent weeks,
Secretary-General of the Caribbean
Community (CARICOM) Ambassador
Irwin LaRocque said that there was
much to be proud of as St Kitts and Nevis
reflected on its period of nationhood.
On the eve of the observance of the
St Kitts and Nevis’ 33rd anniversary of
Independence on Monday, the Secretary-General
pointed to the substantial
progress that the CARICOM Member
State had made in its quest for sustainable
development.
In a message to Prime Minister Dr
Timothy Harris, the Secretary-General
said that the progress was testimony to
the commitment, dedication and resilience
of the citizens and the wisdom of
and his administration had
demanded the meeting to
discuss the matter.
During that meeting, the
St. Vincent officials highlighted
the various challenges
facing the travelling
public, including lack of
information on delays and
cancellation of flights.
In a statement issued by
Prime Minister Gonsalves’
office on Thursday the government
– which had recently
been approached
by LIAT for EC$810,000
(US$300,000) to assist in
its operations – said it was
expecting improved service
very soon.
the leaders of St. Kitts and Nevis.
On behalf of the Caribbean Community
(CARICOM), I extend hearty
congratulations to the Government and
people of St. Kitts and Nevis on the 33rd
Anniversary of the nation’s Independence.
Prime Minister, as you and the people
of St. Kitts and Nevis celebrate this
milestone under the theme “Promoting
Prosperity through Sustainability and
National Unity”, there is much to be
proud of as you reflect on the period of
nationhood.
The substantial progress that
the country has made in its quest for
sustainable development is testimony
It disclosed that LIAT
had agreed to review the
schedule of flights in and out
of the country within a week
to better serve the public;
review the turnaround time
of aircraft to reduce delays;
consider a return of a direct
Puerto Rico-St Vincent and
the Grenadines flight; and
improve customer service
by providing more information
to the travelling public
regarding delays and cancellations.
The statement said both
the government and LIAT
were satisfied with the outcome
of the discussions and
travellers “should look forward
to an enhanced service
as promised by LIAT”. (Caribbean360)
‘There is much to be proud of’ – Caricom
Secretary General tells St. Kitts and Nevis
to the commitment, dedication and
resilience of its citizens and the wisdom
of its leaders. Kittitians and Nevisians
have also made their mark globally
in many fields, including academics,
culture, law and sport.
Prime Minister, the Community
looks forward to St. Kitts and Nevis
continuing to provide leadership in
Human Resource Development, Health
and the battle against HIV/AIDS. That
leadership is no doubt rooted in your
country’s steadfast dedication to
regional integration.
May the Government and people of
St. Kitts and Nevis enjoy the well-earned
celebration of this historic day.”

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Monday’s Sudoku Solution
S U D O K U
CROSSWORD
Across
1. High
5. Glide
10. Diplomacy
14. Operatic melody
15. Nautical
16. Give a job to
17. Not fatty
18. Unwraps
19. Eve’s garden
20. Vocations
22. Most beloved
24. Actress ____ Witherspoon
26. Exams
27. Squander
31. Choir singers
33. Sunburn remedy
34. Outgoing
36. Place
39. Certain advertiser
41. New ____, Louisiana
43. FDR’s successor
44. Customer
46. Grasp
47. Evade
48. Verse makers
49. Express scorn
52. Silly
55. Opposite of western
57. Venetian boat
62. Intelligent
63. Fertile desert spot
65. Acknowledge
66. Nights before holidays
67. Mink wrap
68. Not phony
69. Musical symbol
70. Positive responses
71. Discontinues
Down
1. Bath powder
2. Precinct
3. Perjurer
4. Highway section
5. Night sound
6. Slip-up
7. “____ Got You Under My
Skin”
8. Common weed
9. Otherwise
10. “____ Something About
Mary”
11. Helpers
12. Wave top
13. Portable shelters
21. Burns’ “before”
23. Lagoon’s boundary
25. Pouch
27. Clean
28. “Heidi” setting
29. Chimney dirt
30. ____-gallon hat
32. Small pie
34. Auctioned off
35. Create
36. Peel
37. Platoon
38. Recipe units (abbr.)
40. Make points
42. Conceit
45. Poetic twilight
47. Despise
48. Fountain ____
49. Urban drainpipe
50. Innocent
51. Snaky letters
53. Spry
54. Nuzzles
56. Promising
58. Challenge
59. Range part
60. Heavy burden
61. Shoemaker’s tools
64. Help!

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Tuesday 20th September 2016
HOROSCOPE
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).
You’re a masterful organizer
and your flawless logic in
this regard will be executed
to perfection. Still, the wild
gypsy in your soul wants to
be free — of possessions,
psychic bonds and other people’s
definitions.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March
20). Your original intent was
to help others, restore justice
and make the world a better
place. It’s not your fault that
you will now reap an enormous
benefit from the events
your action has set in motion.
Today’s weather forecast
Antigua and Barbuda
Sunny skies.
High - 86ºF
Low - 78ºF
Wind: North East 6 mph
Sunrise 5.56 am; Sunset 6.04 pm
Monday’s Crossword Solution
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).
Achieving a certain goal
might change what you do
with your days, but that will
not automatically change
who you are inside. It takes
emotional work to alter your
emotional resonance.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov.
21). You don’t want anyone
to see what goes into the task
of making you seem super
at what you do. This isn’t
shame; it’s professionalism.
Keep your own secrets.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-
Dec. 21). To start a fire is
one of the most elemental
basic skills of human survival,
and yet most humans
haven’t learned to do it. Your
fire-sign instincts will kick in
today on an emotional level.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-
Jan. 19). The most intriguing
person may not be doing
the things that you think are
very intriguing at all, and yet
it’s the way this person approaches
life. It’s all in the
way.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.
18). Mistakes are common,
to be expected and definitely
a highlight of the adventure.
You have to wonder if
that person trying so hard to
avoid a mistake has something
against fun.
ARIES (March 21-April 19).
Celebrate the fact that you
think faster than you talk.
This afternoon you’ll get
into a position to win or lose
someone’s esteem. Thinking
twice or three times before
you utter a word is advised.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20).
You resist the task, but you
know that it’s something you
just have to do. Hunker down
and do it, no complaints. It
will go quickly once you quiet
your mind and get to work.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21).
Some days are more special
than others. You’ll reach
out to people who are going
through times of heightened
emotion and intensity,
and you’ll make it better for
them.
CANCER (June 22-July
22). What you are naturally
is enough. So much will be
offered to you in the way of
enhancements. They would
be hard-pressed to make you
better; you’re so good today.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).
What is gorgeous? Without
the soul’s intention of being
loving and beautiful, there
is no gorgeous. It’s only a
superficial alignment of elements.
Gorgeous is as gorgeous
does — and gorgeous
does as gorgeous thinks.

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Persons from the St. Paul's Community - (English Harbour,
Cobbs Cross, Piccadilly, Liberta) who attend the Liberta
Clinic for Medical services can now do so by means of a
Courtesy Transportation provided by Parliamentary Representative
- Hon. E.P Chet Greene. Persons who need this
service can call 771-0323 or 774-6428 or leave your information
at the Branch Office back of the Yasoso Bakery or
at the Liberta Clinic. Services for the filling of prescription
from the Medical Benefit Scheme Pharmacy - All Saints and
other pharmacies are also available.
All members of the St. Paul's Branch of the ABLP are invited
to a very important Branch meeting this coming Thursday
22nd September at 7:30 p.m. at the Liberta School. There are
very important matters to be discussed so all are encouraged
to make every effort to be in attendance.
The Inland Revenue Department is encouraging all property
owners, who have not paid their property tax to date, to
please come in and settle, or make arrangement to settle,
their outstanding amounts. Failure to do so will result in enforcement
action being taken by the department to collect
these outstanding amounts.
The Ministry of Health and the Environment is bringing
awareness to the Pap Smear Programme that is being offered
in the Community Clinics. Persons can make an appointment
by contacting their nearest Health Clinic/Centre, anytime between
8:00 am – 4:00pm, Monday to Thursday and on Fridays
8:00 am to 1:00 pm. All concerned are asked to take
advantage of this very important service.
FREE CLASS ON MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS
These two skills are being practiced more and more in the
West to improve our sense of well-being; to achieve the best
life we can live. Place: The Antigua and Barbuda Museum
on Long Street. Time: 10am. Questions? email: monk.
rinchen@gmail.com or phone 721 6604. No need to book.
The Department of Environment (DoE) is seeking to formalize
the protection of waterways, under Part IV of the Environmental
Protection and Management Act (2015), in order to
achieve timely and sustained management of our waterways.
The DoE, through the Minister of Environment, will be establishing
a Watershed and Wetlands Management Committee
who will manage watersheds and hydrological features,
inclusive of ponds, drainage systems, and ghauts. The Environmental
Act of 2015 provides for the mapping of all hydrological
features, as well as policy measures and actions to
remedy problems that are contributing to flooding and public
health concerns. The public is hereby advised that this protection
will be afforded to ponds, drainage systems and ghauts
on both public and private lands. These measures will serve to
improve drainage and reduce incidences of flooding.
Leewards Executive
concerned about youth
teams’ poor performance
By Vanroy Burnes
The Leeward Islands
executive is overly concern
about the poor showing of
the youth teams in regional
cricket say’s President
Enoch Lewis.
Speaking on the good
morning JoJo sports show
on Monday morning, President
Lewis said something
is definitely wrong and the
executive has decided to get
at the bottom or the root of
the problem.
President Lewis said the
U-15 and U-17 performed
very poorly in the regional
youth tournament placing at
the bottom of both competitions,
but the U-19 narrowly
missed out of the championship
by a single point in
the 3-day tournament, Lewis
went on to say that the
Leeward Islands had good
enough players to have won
the tournament.
He was however, very
disappointed in the 50 overs
version of the tournament
when the Leeward Islands
placed fifth after performing
so well in the longer version.
President Lewis said
the Leeward’s Board will be
holding a meeting at the end
of the month to examine all
the reports from the coachers.
The President said the
TDO of the Leeward Islands
in the capacity of coach of
the U-19 did not go down
well with him and said that
will never happen again, because
the TDO has special
responsibilities.
President Lewis said
there are a number of issues
in Leeward Islands cricket
that needed to fixed and his
executive is working hard
to ensure that Leeward Islands
get back to the level it
once was when we formed
the backbone of West Indies
Cricket.
President Lewis noted
that he is hoping to have a
training camp here in Antigua
for about three days
before the start of the West
Indies Cricket Board (PCL)
tounnament. During this
camp he is hoping to have
Individuals like Sir Viv, Sir
Andy, Sir Curtly and other
past Leewards greats working
with the team as the
prepared for the upcoming
season.
Upon being questioned,
the head coach, President
Lewis said there is no rush
to replace him in spite having
a poor season last year,
but he is hopeful that his performance
will improve otherwise
hard decisions will
have to be made.
The President noted that
the Leeward Islands is currently
without a CEO after
Mr. Berridge moved on, but
at present two individuals in
Vernon Springer and Peter
Abraham is filling the Gap at
present until a new CEO is
appointed.

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Tuesday 20th September 2016
Seven chosen from NBA Jumpstart program
By Carlena Knight
Seven athletes were chosen
to represent Antigua
Barbuda at the 2016 Digicel
NBA Jumpstart Elite camp
in October.
After the just concluded
Digicel NBA Jumpstart program
which was held at the
JSC Sports complex over
the weekend, Britnay Gore,
Timna Phillip, Mico Scotland,
Alexis Jackson, Athony
Greer, Lincoln Weekes
and Ahamani Browne were
selected from over 30 athletes,
both male and female
from Antigua Barbuda and
Montserrat.
These seven athletes, 2
females and 5 males, will
travel to St. Lucia where
they showcase their skills
once again in a chance of being
chosen in the final group
to the USA.
Awards were also given
out to Kendra Carr and Lincoln
Weekes for being the
top athletes in the shootout
and Mary-Jane Grant and
Damani Edwards for best
Spot shooters.
The program which is an
initiative put on by Digicel
in partnership with the NBA
gives youth the opportunity
to showcase their skills and
gain much needed exposure
in the various disciplines,
not only locally but regionally
and even internationally.
Coaches from the local
school program were also on
hand working side by side
with the three NBA coaches.
The ceremony culminated
with the Schools Basketball
Coordinator, Carl
Knight, receiving a donation
of over 20 basketballs which
will be used in the Youth
program. The program is in
its second year.
Rural West Invitational climaxes on
Thursday with finals at King George
By Vanroy Burnes
The Inaugural rural west invitational
football tournament climaxes on
Thursday with the hosting of the finals
at the King George V Grounds.
In the latest round of matches
played last week, Otto’s Rangers beat
St. John’s united two goals to 1 at Radio
Range with Junior Benjamin and Alex
Riley scoring a goal each for Rangers,
while Garry Barnes scoring the goal for
St. John’s United.
In the other match played at King
George, Potters Tigers beat Fort Road
seven goals to six after the match ended
one all at full time.
The semi-finals will be played on
Tuesday with Cool & Smooth Empire
versus Potters Tigers at King George
and Otto’s Rangers versus Harney
Motors Tryum at Radio Range, both
games kicked at 4.20pm. The finals set
for Thursday at King George with the
winners on both semi-finals.
The tournament which started two
weeks ago had six teams taking part
to include Cool& Smooth Empire,
Harney Motors Tryum, and Potters Tigers,
Fort Road, Otto’s Rangers and St.
Johns’s United.

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Lewis hoping to make his presence felt
DUBAI, United Arab
Emirates – Rising Twenty20
star Evin Lewis says he is
anxious to build on the encouraging
start to his career,
when he lines up against
Pakistan in the upcoming
three-match T20 series starting
here next weekend.
The left-hander has
played just three T20Is since
making his debut last April
but made a huge impression
when he blasted exactly 100
against India in Fort Lauderdale,
United States last
month.
Lewis said he was intent
on continuing to be positive
and playing to his strengths.
“I am pretty excited. It’s
my first time in Dubai and
I’m looking to grasp the opportunity
and perform well,”
the 24-year-old said.
He added: “I’m always
positive, and that’s the most
important thing. You have to
know the areas where you
can score. For me, it’s probably
back of a length balls
and half volleys that are my
strengths so I just back myself
every time they come to
By Carlena Knight
Pelican Safari East Side Breeze defeated
Arrive Alive Promotions Limited Left Outs
by 28 runs on Sunday night in the EZ Kool
Radiator Services Island Sanitation Ceco
Pharmacy Hall Construction and Lees Landscaping
Tapeball Premier league at Dredgers.
Batting first the victors surged to 133 for
3 from 10 overs.
Keif Baltimore was the leading batsman
go over the top.”
Lewis’s brief international
career has been a story of
grasped opportunities. He
made his debut in the T20
World Cup as a late replacement
for the injured Lendl
Simmons and then broke
into the team for his second
game in the recent twomatch
series against India,
when superstar Chris Gayle
pulled out with injury.
He stepped up to blast
five fours and nine sixes in
a 49-ball innings and help
propel West Indies to an exciting
one-run victory in the
opening game.
Lewis put on a strokefilled
126 for the first wicket
with Johnson Charles
who made 79, a partnership
which laid the foundation
for the Windies’ victory.
“It was very shocking to
me to know that he (Gayle)
wasn’t playing but at the
same time I said this could
be my opportunity to put
myself on the world stage. I
went in there and was positive
and it paid off for me so
I was very happy about it,”
Evin Lewis
Lewis said of the innings
against India.
“It’s pretty decent with
me and Jono (Charles). You
know Jono is a very attacking
batsman as is myself
so it’s less pressure on me.
When I see him scoring it’s
then easier for me to score
also so I am thankful for
that.”
East Side Breeze defeat Left Outs
with 70 runs while teammate, Hughan Tonge
chipped in with 19.
Clarence Francis of Left Outs took 2
wickets.
Left Outs despite the valiant effort could
not reach the target making it only to 105
runs, losing 4 wickets from the 10 overs.
Ian Gore had 42 runs in a losing effort.
Hughan Tonge took 2 wickets.
All Stars forfeited to Orange Limited
Stingers in the second match.
Lewis will be hoping to
get his first taste of action on
Tuesday when West Indies
take on an Emirates Cricket
Board XI in a warm-up
T20 on Tuesday at the ICC
Cricket Academy here.
And with the opening
T20 International scheduled
for Friday, Lewis said it was
important the Caribbean
side made the most of the
encounter.
“We just have to go out
there and be positive,” the
Trinidadian said.
“It’s a build-up for the
game on [Friday] so we just
have to go out there and play
positive cricket, the cricket
we have been playing all
year long so we just have
to go out there and do our
thing.” (CMC)

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Tuesday 20th September 2016
Badree: Windies wary of Paakistan
DUBAI, United Arab
Emirates – Leg-spinner Samuel
Badree said Monday West
Indies would be wary of an
unpredictable Pakistan side,
as they chased victory in the
upcoming three-match Twenty20
International series.
He told journalists here
that Pakistan were a dangerous
unit and said West Indies
would have to play well if
they were to top the hosts in
the games which run from
September 23-27 in the United
Arab Emirates.
“Pakistan are very similar
to us in terms of their consistency
or lack of it,” Badree
told reporters.
“One day they give a brilliant
performance just like us
and the next day there is a lot
to be desired. On their day
they can demolish any opposition.
We are weary of that
challenge.
“We respect every opposition
that we come up against
and we are going to do the
same against Pakistan and
we are going to prepare well
and execute our plans as best
as we can knowing they are a
very dangerous team.”
West Indies will not be
at full strength for the series,
especially with a few of the
players who were members of
Leg-spinner Samuel Badree
the T20 World Cup-winning
squad last April now missing.
Darren Sammy, who captained
the side to that triumph
in India, has been inexplicably
axed by selectors while Chris
Gayle and Andre Russell are
unavailable for varying reasons.
Also, batsman Lendl Simmons
was overlooked for
selection due to medical reasons.
All-rounder Carlos
Brathwaite has taken over
leadership of the squad while
the uncapped Rovman Powell
and Nicholas Pooran, along
with Chadwick Walton who
played the last of this two
T20s two years ago, have
been called up.
Badree said the preparation
here had gone well and
he expected West Indies to be
ready for the Pakistani challenge.
“It is a different team
from the team that played the
World Cup. We have a lot of
new guys, a few guys making
their debut on this tour,” said
the 35-year-old.
“We have been here before,
many of us. The heat is
quite different to what we are
accustomed to.
“We came a bit early realizing
we need to acclimatize
so within the next week
before the first game against
Pakistan, we will be well adjusted
and fit and all players
will be 100 per cent ready for
the challenge.”
The two opening games –
on September 23 and 24 – are
set for here in Dubai with the
final game on September 27
carded for Abu Dhabi.
Badree said the venues
here were ideal for T20 cricket
and said he was looking to
cash in.
“I’ve been here in the PSL
(Pakistan Super League). I’ve
played with Islamabad United,
the team that eventually
won the competition so I’ve
got quite a bit of experience
here,” the Trinidadian noted.
“The pitches seem to be
very good for T20 cricket
and that’s what you’re looking
for – good games, competitive
games. Like I’ve
said before, a number of the
guys have been here before
– the likes of (Sunil) Narine,
(Dwayne) Bravo, (Kieron)
Pollard etcetera – so we’re
looking forward to some very
good games of cricket.
“Of course we’d like to
win this series and remain one
of the best T20 teams in the
world.” (CMC)
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