Caribbean Times 96th Issue - Monday 13th February 2017
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FOUR MEN
CHARGED WITH
KIDNAPPING
Jamele Hurst of Nut Grove Jason Millette Shalom Bailey of Donovans Dorian Marshall of Donovans
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Minister Greene eyes Cuba potential
Trade, Industry and
Commerce Minister, E.P.
Chet Greene wants Antigua
and Barbuda to be on the
ground floor of development
as Cuba begins to open up
to direct foreign investment
following improving relations
with the United States.
In talks with the resident
Cuban Ambassador, Gustavo
Veliz Olivares, Greene
said while everyone is still
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waiting to see what happens
with the new Trump Administration
in the White House,
he does not believe that there
will be a role back of the
steps implemented by the
Obama Administration.
“I was in Miami recently,
and while I was waiting
for my flight, there were as
many as thirteen flights going
to Cuba. I don’t know
what will happen with the
new White House, but I believe
the attraction of making
money is too important
to the Americans to want to
turn back current relations
with Cuba,” he opined.
Greene is urging all companies
that have the potential
to export products to Cuba to
begin thinking strategically
on what they can do to penetrate
the Cuban market of 11
million people.
The Trade Minister also
feels that Cuba wants to include
the countries of the
Caribbean in its developmental
thrust for the future.
“While I have not heard
it from any Cuban official,
it is my view that Cuba will
want to reserve a part from
the Caribbean countries who
stood with it in condemning
the current trade and economic
embargo on the island
imposed by the United States
Trade, Industry and Commerce
Minister, E.P. Chet Greene
for more than fifty years. My
feeling is that Cuba would
want to do this as a show of
its gratitude,” he remarked.
Greene indicated that the
Gaston Browne administration
will work hand in hand
with any company that has
an interest in exporting its
goods to Cuba.
Already, Lee Wind Paints
is about to mount a mission
to Cuba in the first quarter
of 2017 to explore the possibility
of exporting paints
to Cuba or to set up a joint
venture manufacturing facility
there.
Ambassador Olivares
said Cuba wants to maintain
good relations with the
Caribbean and he too, is encouraging
local companies
to consider ways to get their
products into Cuba.
He also revealed that
many countries like Mexico,
Spain, and Canada are already
‘lining up’ to do business
with Cuba.
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Four men charged with kidnapping
Police arrested and
charged 36yrs-old Dorian
Marshall, 23yrs-old Shalom
Bailey and 33yrs-old Jason
Millette all of Donavans
along with Jamele “Marlo”
Hurst of Nut Grove with
Kidnapping.
All four men allegedly
held a Bendals’ man at gunpoint
on Wednesday and
forced him into a motor car,
and drove him towards the
airport.
It is alleged that the
young man had refused to
let them use his mother’s
vehicle to commit a robbery.
Upon reaching the Airport
Service Station, he reportedly
jumped from the moving
vehicle and escaped in
some nearby bushes, after he
was threatened. He received
several abrasions about his
body, and has since been
treated.
Members of the Rapid
Response Unit (RRU) and
the Special Services Unit
(SSU) launched an immediate
search for the men, and
in less than 24hrs; Marshall,
Hurst and Bailey were captured
and taken custody. Millette
surrendered himself to
the police around 12:30pm
on Saturday.
The police have since
recovered the white Toyota
Allion motor car, which
was involved in the incident.
They are expected to appear
before the court on Monday.
Meantime, 29yrs-old Ian
Chapman of Tindale Road
was charged with Assault
with Intent to Rob. He is
accused of assaulting a Gilpin’s
Avenue, Grays Farm
man with a gun on the night
of December 3 rd , 2016.
The man was at the
time sitting inside his vehicle
at a bar on Old Parham
Road, when the accused approached
the vehicle armed
with a gun and demanded
money.
Ongoing investigations
Ian Chapman of Tindale Road
into the matter led to his arrest
after he was later identified
as the key suspect. He is
expected in Court on Monday.
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Focus on historical landmarks
The Cultural Division
is aiming to educate young
people about historical landmarks
in Antigua and over
in Barbuda in its first staging
of Antigua History Week
(AHW) now in progress.
The event was kicked off
with the Governor General,
Sir Rodney and Lady Sandra
Williams accompanied by
senior officials of the Ministry
of Culture and National
Festivals attending a church
service at the Precision Centre
on Sunday.
Culture Minister, E.P
Chet Greene said the aim
of the inaugural AHW is to
focus attention on historical
landmarks and teach young
people about their significance
and what they meant
to their forefathers.
“AHW was created to
showcase and highlight Antiguans
and Barbudans significant
contributions to our
development. This year, the
focus is on historical landmarks
and why these places
are of importance to us as a
people,” Greene stated.
The minister recalled
that he had earlier given a
commitment to strengthen
and preserve the cultural
heritage of the country and
the celebration of AHW is a
realization of that commitment.
He drew reference to
one event during the week –
the display of chanting and
drumming by the Nyabinghi
Theocracy Order at Table
Hill Garden on Tuesday as
something of importance to
the country’s African ancestry.
He said the drums were/
are used in African societies
to communicate messages
and to celebrate events such
as weddings and deaths etc.
“Getting an appreciation of
the drums and their various
usages is very important for
our people. I wish to extend
an invitation to all to journey
to Table Hill Gardens,
Liberta, on Tuesday to experience
to cultural display,”
he urged.
Greene remarked that
the country needs to make
serious efforts to recapture
elements of the nation’s culture
that is either lost or in
danger of losing as a result
of neglect or the failure to
pass on the knowledge and/
or skills to the upcoming
generations.
Deputy Director of Culture,
Gilbert Laudat said
during this week a number
of individuals will visit
secondary schools to give
historical presentations to
the students. These individuals
include Joy Lawrence,
Dorbrene O’Marde, Alister
Thomas, Saiid Greene, Lionel
Max Hurst and Monica
Isaac.
The landmarks identified
for special focus include
Betty’s Hope, Devil’s
Bridge, Nelson’s Dockyard,
Clarence House, Monks Hill
and Boggy Peak among others.
Laudat said Barbuda has
not been left out as a speaker
will also journey over to the
Sir McChesney George Secondary
school for a lecture
to the students.
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Disability Act to be tabled in Parliament before year end
By Joanna Paris
On Friday, the President
of the Association for Persons
Living with Disabilities,
Bernard Warner met
with Attorney General the
Hon. Steadroy Benjamin,
Minister of State within
the Ministry of Legal
Affairs, Senator Maureen
Hyman-Payne and legal
drafters to discuss the way
forward as it relates to the
proposed Disability Act to
be tabled in Parliament this
year.
In discussing the Act,
the Attorney General mentioned
that the bill will be
drafted based on the recommendations
of the association.
Benjamin noted that the
Gaston Browne led administration
will ensure that
the rights of persons living
with disabilities are observed
and protected.
Warner emphasized the
need for the country to review
the Disability Act of
2014 from Jamaica when
drafting the proposed legislation.
The Attorney General
agreed and noted that the
Jamaican Act will be examined
in its entity and will
be used to assist in development
of the laws for Antigua
and Barbuda in this
regard.
The Drafters present indicated
that further meetings
will be held with the
association, to get a clearer
understanding of their concerns
and to further plan
the way forward.
Warner added that the
body has been advocating
for legislation for some
time now. He said that the
legislation will assist in improving
the quality of lives
of persons living with disabilities.
The Minister made it
clear that the work will be
done and gave the commitment
that before the end of
2017 a Disability Act will
be presented to Parliament.
The government ratified
the United Nations Convention
for the Rights of
Persons living with Disabilities
in 2014.
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Government’s New Policy increases transparency,
accountability and legitimacy of Diplomatic Appointments
The Government of
Prime Minister the Hon.
Gaston Browne has introduced
a new policy on the
issuance of Diplomatic
and Official Passports to
increase the level of transparency,
accountability and
legitimacy of diplomatic
appointments.
Prime Minister the Hon.
Gaston Browne in making
the announcement in Parliament
recently, said that his
Government recognizes that
threats to global well-being
have altered and intensified,
particularly in relation to
terrorist activities and organized
crime and therefore
has an obligation to preserve
the integrity, standing
and value of its official travel
documents.
He noted that with effect
from March 2017, when
government will introduce
new electronic passports
containing biometric date,
there will be a recall of all
existing diplomatic and official
passports, with new
ones to be issued under the
new policy.
Under the new policy,
the following persons will
now be entitled to hold Diplomatic
Passports:
Categories of entitlement
for Diplomatic Passports
(a) Governor-General
and spouse;
(b) Governor General’s
Deputy and spouse;
(c) Prime Minister and
spouse;
(d) Cabinet Ministers
and spouses;
(e) President of the Senate
and spouse
(f) Speaker of the House
of Representatives and
spouses;
(g) Leader of the Opposition
and spouse
(h) Permanent Secretary
in the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and spouse;
(i) Ambassadors, High
Commissioners, and officers
of diplomatic rank,
Attachés, and Consular
Officers serving the Government
in accredited
countries and international
and regional organizations
abroad, and their spouses;
The Antigua and Barbuda Financial Services
Regulatory Commission (“the Commission”)
by the powers conferred on it by
the International Banking Act 2016, No 6
of 2016 has taken the following regulatory
actions on Meinl Bank (Antigua) Ltd (“the
Bank”):
1. Pursuant to Section 62(g) and Section
62(h) of the International Banking Act
2016, No 6 of 2016, the Commission removed
three of the directors from the board
of the Bank.
2. Pursuant to Section 104(c) of the
International Banking Act 2016, No 6 of
2016, Mr Cleveland Seaforth, Managing
Partner, KPMG Eastern Caribbean has
been appointed the Official Administrator
of the Bank.
In addition to assuming control of the
Bank, the Official Administrator will investigate
the operations of the Bank and submit
(j) Persons appointed as
“Ambassadors at Large” or
“Special Envoys” for particular
missions abroad on
a mission of a diplomatic
character with other governments
or international
organizations or, generally
in the furtherance of the objectives
of the state, to bring
added value to our bilateral
and international relations;
(k) Children of a person
to whom a passport has
been issued under (i) above
whose normal place of residence
is with that person
and who are traveling with
that person or proceeding to
join that person abroad.
New guidelines will also
govern the issuance of Official
Passports, which will
see only Members of the
Senate and members of the
House of Representatives,
and senior public servants
attending international or
regional conferences.
The new policy also introduces
a new criteria for
appointment of non-national
ambassadors-at-large,
Special Envoys and Honorary
Consuls. The sharing of
a list of holders of Antigua
and Barbuda Diplomatic
and Official passports to
countries with which it has
formal diplomatic relations
and the tabling and publication
of same annually in
Parliament and the media
also form part of the policy.
Press statement on Meinl Bank
a report to the Commission on the results of
his investigation. On completion of the investigation
the Commission will review the
report from the Official Administrator and
take the appropriate actions to protect the
interest of depositors and creditors, along
with the integrity of the international financial
sector.
The Commission assures the depositors
and creditors of the Bank that the regulatory
action being taken is intended to protect
and to safeguard their interest and the Official
Administrator will work along with the
Bank’s stakeholders during the period of
his appointment.
The Commission wishes to reassure all
stakeholders of its commitment to ensuring
the safety and soundness of all licensed financial
institutions under its regulatory and
supervisory purview within the jurisdiction
of Antigua and Barbuda.
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CIBC FirstCaribbean donates $35,000
to support cancer organisations
Two local organisations
are benefitting from funds
raised locally and regionally
during CIBC FirstCaribbean
Bank’s fifth Annual
Walk for the Cure which
was held last October.
The Bank’s Country
Manager Glen Smith noted:
“Our participation in
our Annual CIBC FirstCaribbean
Walk for a Cure is
important in terms of increasing
awareness of the
disease; raising funds for
cancer care, showing support
for cancer survivors;
and remembering those
who have passed.
The funds raised in 2015
were donated to the Oncology
Department at Mount
St. John Medical Centre
and the Breast Friends Organisation.
“And we are once again
proud and happy to maintain
this support for these
two organizations by this
year presenting $35,000.”
Mr. Smith added: “We
see this as an integral part
of CIBC FirstCaribbean’s
continuing commitment to
be engaged with the real issues
facing our clients and
their communities.
“By becoming personally
involved in this event
and also raising funds,
we are demonstrating that
CIBC FirstCaribbean’s
commitment to Antigua
and Barbuda is about more
Mr. Smith (far right) along with staff, sponsors and representatives of Breast Friends and Mount St.
John Medical Centre.
than handing over a donation.
The walk is also held
to coincide with the Canadian
Breast Cancer Foundation’s
CIBC Run for
the Cure sponsored by the
bank’s parent company,
CIBC.
CIBC has been supporting
this event for more than
20 years, donating millions
to breast cancer research in
Canada.
The bank manager also
thanked the local and regional
sponsors Roberts Industries;
Cool and Smooth;
Hadeed Motors Ltd.; Linton
Mark Contractors;
Terminix; GiGi Industries;
DEWS; Philip Abbott;
Sandals; Cable and Wireless;
Going Places Travel;
VISA; and Tata Consultancy
Services.
“Many thanks also to
Mrs. Julia Joseph, our Walk
for the Cure Coordinator,
her committee and all our
staff members who work
tirelessly year after year,
in planning and executing
fundraising activities.”
Speaking during the
presentation President of
Breast Friends, Mrs. Eunetta
Bird thanked the bank
for its unwavering support
over the years:
“Your donations over
the year have allowed us
to intensify our educational
campaign and public
awareness campaigns by
conducting seminars and
workshops; we also conduct
an annual free breast
screening in Antigua and
Barbuda as well for the
general public,”
Ms. Sonia Grant, Senior
Department Manager
at Mount St. John Medical
Centre also thanked the
bank, its staff and the many
sponsors for the timely donation
and its commitment
to the ongoing work at the
Oncology Department.
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Royal Police Force of Antigua
and Barbuda passing out 2017
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Senator Lake to make her
debut presentation Wednesday
By Joanna Paris
Newly appointed Government Senator,
Aziza Lake, will make her debut presentation
in the Upper House of Parliament
when the body meets this coming
Wednesday. The Senators will begin their
debate on the 2017 Budget, which was
debated and passed in the Lower House
a little over a week ago.
Senator Lake was conferred with
her instruments of appointment during a
brief ceremony which took place at Government
House last Friday. Governor
General, His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams
congratulated Senator Lake on her
appointment and encouraged her to make
the best of her appointment to serve the
people of Antigua and Barbuda.
Senator Aziza Lake, left, and Governor
General Sir Rodney Williams
“This gives you another opportunity
to make an impact in terms of how things
are done and run in our country. I want
to say to you that you must use your wisest
council at all times and do not allow
anyone to persuade you unnecessarily.
We expect you to carry out your duties
without fear of favour, without malice
or ill will and we would hope that you
will be objective in what you do and not
subjective, also to be professional and not
personal.
Senator Lake pledged to do her best
as she seeks to play a meaningful role in
the further advancement of Antigua and
Barbuda.
“I would like to say that I am indeed
humbled by the decision of the government
to appoint me to the Upper House
of Parliament. I will do my endeavoured
best to make decisions that are in the best
interest of Antigua and Barbuda”, she
said after receiving her instruments.
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D-risking – Neocolonialism
The lifeline of an economy
in a global environment
depends on the efficient management
of its financial sector.
The consequences of failure
of its financial sector may
adversely affect sectors such
as foreign investment, foreign
trade, tourism and others. A
financial sector may fail either
by way of insufficient
management or be affected
by external forces beyond its
control or by both.
Fortunately, the financial
sector led by the original
central bank (ECCB) is fairly
managed efficiently, but is
currently facing an external
threat called “de-risking.”
De-risking is the cancer
attacking the lifeline of our
economy as well as the Caribbean
region on a whole.
According to World Bank
Group data gathering efforts
between April and October
2015 local/regional banks in
Latin America and the Caribbean
experienced a decline in
Correspondent banking relationships
(CBRs).
What is De-risking?
De-risking refers to financial
institutions ending relationships
with and closing the
accounts of clients considered
“high risk”. Specifically
considered in this paper is
the termination of correspondent
banking relationships,
the phenomenon known as
de-risking, which has resulted
in account closures in the US,
the UK and Australia.
You may be alarmed to
think your business may
not be able to receive and or
send money across boarders
or worse yet in your personal
capacity not be able to receive
or send funds to your
love ones abroad as a result of
de-risking.
Why Are We Facing
De-risking?
To say there is a simple
answer would be false. According
to Dow Jones and
ACAMS AML Survey reasons
resulting to de-risking
are hefty fines imposed for
deficiencies in meeting compliance
obligations by financial
institutions (FIs).
Why not better management
as an answer to de-risking?
Only the regulators imposing
hefty fines to FIs can
provide an answer. In any
event this practical approach
to the problem is simply insufficient.
Some argue that de-risking
may trigger survival
mood and force transactions
into alternative channels with
limited regulations.
With an uncertain banking
future we can be certain
of the greater systemic risks
and negative impact on market
competition due to the
presumption that there will be
fewer indigenous financial institutions
providing financial
services.
What is the foreseeable
future for our Banking Industry?
Are indigenous banks
to be endangered within the
years to come as a result of
de-risking? Is the Independence
of our banking industry
doomed due to the foreseeable
influx of U.S. subsidiary
banks within our region, as
indigenous banks fail? The
uncertain future of the banking
sector rests on predications.
Change is coming what is
being done?
It appears nobody knows
what to do. For years dialogue
and more dialogue has been
the theme to resolve de-risking.
Are we marching in time
while we dialogue with correspondent
banks? Even if
a solution does come about
through dialogue should we
continue to put all our eggs in
one basket?
It is argued that this appears
to be a form of economic
pressure to control and or
influence the region. Hence
the term neocolonialism, as it
appears that this policy from
a strong nation may very well
be seeking political and economic
hegemony over the
extended geographical area
without necessarily reducing
the subordinate nations or
area to the legal status of a
colony.
cont’d on pg 11
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VACANCY
cont’d from pg 10
Suggested Solutions
According to PWC (Poland)
alternative solutions to
wholesale de-risking are:
Following the Financial
Action Task Force ( FATF);
Re-evaluating the current
products and services as well
as the AML methodology,
governance and related technology;
Use centralized standard
solutions such as Know Your
Client (KYC) utilities (banks
should join The KYC Registry);
It appears most banks are
in compliance with most of
the suggestions of PWC (Poland).
The regulators continue
to impose more rules and
banks continue to comply.
Out of the box alternatives
have been to move away from
the US dollar as the international
reserve currency.
In my search for options to
deal with de-risking, the succession
planning introduced
by the Bahamas appears to be
the way of the future. It appears
to be a long term plan
drifting from the risk of having
all our eggs in one basket.
For years the US dollar
has been the international reserve
currency. If threats that
have adverse effect to economies
continue, it may be time
to address, to explore an alternative
international reserve
currency.
The Jamaican Gleaner dated
December 7 th 2016 stated
that the “Bahamas has been
earmarked as a hub to trade
the Chinese currency, according
to Minister of Financial
Services Hope Strachan, who
announced the initiative as
one of several in the pipeline.
The rationale is that the
Bahamas government, Bahamian
business, financial
institutions as well as those
throughout the region would
have the ability to engage in
less costly and less time-consuming
processes related to
transactions involving the direct
clearing and payment of
the yuan currency. It would
eliminate the reliance on the
US dollar and the transacting
of business through the United
States, The creation of a
platform for the yuan to trade
freely with the Bahamian dollar
will allow for international
trade finance and trade and
investment to increase significantly.”
If importing goods from
China we no longer need to
go into New York bank to pay
Beijing, possibly we could go
through Luxembourg where
Chinese Yuan is traded in Europe.
The Long Term Plan
Most argue that the Yuan is
an unstable currency and China
and unpredictable country.
Thus, at face value too risky
to rely on as an international
reserve currency. We therefore
must focus our eyes on
all options such as the Euro,
and or Russian Ruble etc...
Uncertain times call for certain
strategies, assessment of
all options must be explored.
Editor’s Note: The opinions
expressed in this Op-ed
are those of the author and
do not necessarily reflect the
views of Caribbean Times.
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Friday’s Sudoku Solution
S U D O K U
CROSSWORD
Across
1. Symphonic finishes
6. ‘’Not only that ...’’
10. Blanchett of ‘’Elizabeth’’
14. Dodge successfully
15. Drying oven
16. Cathedral protuberance
17. ‘80s phrase
20. Kids clean it
21. Transitions
22. Pt. of CBS
23. It may be glossed over
25. Bench press unit
26. Boxing term
29. Ruined Edomite city
31. Union issue
33. It’s always a winning
smash
35. Catcall
37. Fasten again
38. ‘80s phrase
41. Easily conned
42. It may be half or blue
43. Paris-to-Marseilles dir.
44. Pick of the crop
46. Word in a Hugo title
48. Place to get money
49. ‘’Ich bin ___ Berliner’’
51. One more than due
52. Sibilant silencer
55. Customary practices
58. Author Christie
60. ‘80s phrase
63. Tarn
64. ‘’Jeopardy!’’ contestants,
e.g.
65. ___ prosequi (court-record
entry)
66. Clueless
67. Lith. and Ukr., once
68. Classic suit
Down
1. Enclosures
2. Endocrine gland
3. Painter of ballerinas
4. Weaponry
5. TV character Remington
6. Luau lunch
7. Rowers work them, briefly
8. Worker at plays
9. Presented, as a show
10. Cod or Town
11. They desert causes
12. Menu general
13. Poet’s sundown
18. Squirm
19. Sterling
24. Light refractor
27. Part of a place setting
28. Lyric poem
29. Irritate
30. ___ Martin (Bond’s
wheels)
32. Attorney general for Reagan
33. Anticipate
34. Alvin and Theodore
36. Fire
39. Find another table for
40. Catch slyly
41. Org. with some big guns?
45. Circus wear
47. Sovereign’s stand-in
50. Gets warmer
52. Means of mounting a fence
53. Oil-bearing rock
54. Compelled
56. Proofreaders’ mark
57. Mix, in the kitchen
59. ‘’Don’t have ___, man’’
(Bart Simpson quote)
60. Under the weather
61. ___ Paulo
62. Smoke signal message,
maybe
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Today’s weather forecast
Antigua and Barbuda
A few clouds early, otherwise
mostly sunny.
High - 80ºF
Low - 71ºF
Wind: East South East 6 mph
Sunrise 6.37 am; Sunset 6.03 pm
Friday’s Crossword Solution
HOROSCOPE
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.
18). Over the course of human
history, much has been lost as
a result of foolish pride, arrogance
and intolerance. On the
bright side of this fact, today’s
losses for the foolish will lead
to gains for you.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).
Your mood: constructive. Like
a master builder, you will carefully
add one brick at a time
until the structure is complete.
Today’s consistency and repetition
will build tomorrow’s
comfort and protection.
ARIES (March 21-April 19).
The mature way is to look at
the situation and say, “This is
what it is” — not seeing what
you wish it were (or what it
should be) but seeing what’s
really there. Today’s fixes will
be practical measures based
on current realities.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20).
Productivity only counts when
it’s emotionally healthy; otherwise,
the cost outweighs the
benefits. The to-do list is important,
but not so important
as the spirit-in-which-thingsare-done
list.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21).
For the most part, you’ll like
what happens when “you do
you.” And even when you
don’t like what comes of it,
you’ll be better for it because
you’ll have the rewards and
lessons that come from living
authentically.
CANCER (June 22-July 22).
You need an emotional outlet
for your health and general
well-being. Drama on the
screen or the page is much
preferred to drama in real life
today — and at least as cathartic,
if not more so.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You
take relationships seriously,
yet you’re still able to get over
disappointments rather easily
these days. For these reasons,
it’s the perfect time to take a
chance, risk rejection and go
for the big spoils.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).
You like your comforts, and
you’ll figure out a way to have
them. In many ways, your life
today will reflect the Danish
concept of hygge, with coziness
and warmth at the center
of it all.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You
are capable of great self-sacrifice
and will apply it to a worthy
cause and/or to ensuring
the happiness and welfare of
your loved ones, to whatever
extent that is possible.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).
Surprisingly, there is almost
no glory in the trophy because
nearly all the glory is in the
flow of action leading up to
it. Also, to really celebrate the
winners, one has to know the
game.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-
Dec. 21). Faith is important
because it keeps you going
when you don’t have any evidence
that your efforts will
lead to anything. However,
don’t rely on faith alone. Keep
turning it into experience until
you get tangible results.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.
19). As you get better and better
at taking care of yourself,
your physical constitution
gets increasingly vigorous and
strong. People will be helpful
and well-disposed toward you
and will depend on you for
leadership.
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Monday 13th February 2017
Pares Secondary sports legends honoured
By Justin Peters
The Pares Secondary
School has a proud history
of producing some of
the greatest sportsmen and
sportswomen in the history
of the island of Antigua and
Barbuda.
Many of these valiant
gladiators have gone unrecognized
and overshadowed
by more recognized legends
such as Sir Vivian Richards
and Sir Andy Roberts, but
their contributions are equally
as important.
They are a testament
to the revelation that our
108-square mile island is
capable of producing professional
players in all areas of
sports, and from educational
institutions such as the Antigua
Grammar School or
Princess Margaret School
that have more commonly
been recognized for producing
sporting greats that have
gained international acclaim.
Framed photos of former
PSS students who attained
greatness in West Indies
Cricket and Volleyball were
jointly donated by Mark
Chambers, a Police officer
from Northern Ireland
and Ralph Bowen, a former
student of Pares Secondary
School and lawyer. The
charitable gesture will ensure
that students who are
now attending the secondary
institution now and for
years to come will be able
to recognize and be motivated
by former students who
like them aspired to join the
regional and international
sporting fraternity.
The photos which will be
hung on a wall just inside’s
the school’s entrance for
all to see, depict John Archibald,
former West Indies
Youth Player, Dave Joseph,
Anthony Martin, Devon
Thomas, Austin Richards
Jr., and Garvin Tongue who
played for the West Indies
Cricket Team as well as
West Indies Volleyball Players,
Karen Joseph and Shennette
Samuel.
The timely donation was
facilitated through the intervention
of Ivor Lawrence,
also a former Pares Secondary
School student who has
coached and played cricket
locally and internationally,
most recently coaching the
NYPD Cricket Team.
Lawrence explained
“One of my philosophy is
to focus on the youths because
they are the future. If
we neglect the youths, we
neglect the country. We must
do everything in our power
to educate and empower
them; that is my objective
and I will continue to play
my part in society. I am very
grateful to my elders who
have taught me well former
Teachers along with my former
coaches Guy Yearwood,
John Archibald, Taddy Arrindell,
Kiethley Maginley,
Hugh Gore and my Brother
Charlesworth Lawrence
who has been a more than a
brother to me.”
Guest speaker Hugh
Gore delivered a powerful
message and implored the
students present to be humble
and take not only school,
but life seriously, recalling
that Sir Vivian Richards was
one of the humblest individuals
he had ever met, despite
being one of the best cricketers
of all time, an attitude
to which he attributes some
of the cricketing legend’s
success.
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ABSSB SELF EMPLOYED NOTICE
The Social Security Board wishes to advise all self employed
persons that their declared earnings shall not be less
than the minimum wage, and are reminded that their Social
Security contributions rate remains at 10%.
Bring along your picnic blankets and folding chairs and enjoy
a relaxing evening on the lawn watching a movie or just
mingling with a bowl of delicious hot soup at the South Zone
Planning Committee of the Anglican Church's Pre-Lenten
Water Night and Movie on Friday, February 24, 2017 from
6 pm to 9 pm at All Saints Anglican Rectory Grounds, Matthews
Road, All Saints. The contribution is only $10. Patrons
will have a choice of various types of soups. There will
be Hot Dogs, Cupcakes, Popcorn and a bounce castle. Beverages
will also be on sale. Tickets are available from Parish
Priests and members of South Zone Planning Committee.
COME!! KNOW YOUR HIV STATUS FOR VALENTINE’S
DAY. Give the Gift of Love by Taken an HIV Test!
The AIDS Secretariat – Ministry of Health and the Environment
will be offering Free and Confidential HIV Counselling and
Testing for Valentine’s Day on Tuesday 14th February, 2017
from 9:00am - 8:00pm at the AIDS Secretariat’s Office on the
Corner of Long & Temple Street. IT’S BETTER TO KNOW!!
VACANCIES REGISTERED at OSEC
INVENTORY CLERK
• Two years experience in a similar role
• Must be flexible
• Must have experience using Adobe Photoshop
• Process data in inventory system
• Spot check the accuracy of stocks in the system
• Check off and post shipments received at storeroom
• Assist with various duties in the printing department as needed
DOMESTIC CLEANER
• 4 Days per week
• Two years experience in a similar role
FIELD SUPERVISOR (SECURITY)
• Police or Military experience would be an asset
• Must be able to work all shifts
RAPID RESPONSE (SECURITY)
• Must be able to work all shifts
PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR (SECURITY)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good probing questioning techniques is essential
If you are currently registered at OSEC and interested in a listed
vacancy, kindly contact OSEC. If you are NOT registered
with OSEC you may call the centre for more information
on registration requirements. OSEC telephone numbers are
5628533/34/35. Kindly note that the DEADLINE FOR ALL
APPLICATIONS is Tuesday 14th February
CAKE SALE!!! CAKE SALE!!
The AIDS Secretariat – Ministry of Health and the Environment
Presents Valentines’ Day Delicious Cake Sale on
Tuesday 14th February, 2017 from 10:00am at the AIDS
Secretariat’s Office on the Corner of Long & Temple Street.
All of the proceeds go towards our HIV Outreach, Prevention
& Control Activities
All members of the Executive of the Antigua and Barbuda
Ex-Servicemen Association are reminded of the monthly
meeting, to be held on Tuesday 21 February 2017 at 5 pm,
at the Association`s Headquarters "Leah House" on Prime
Minister`s Drive. Please be on time or notify the Chairman
on 720-0058, PRO on 721-1970 or the Secretary on 723-
3452 of your apologies.
The fundraising post Valentines for Antigua & Barbuda Diabetes
Association is now rescheduled for Tuesday 21st February,
2017 from 4:00-6:00pm.
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Monday 13th February 2017
Pride prep for semis by trouncing CCC
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados
– Barbados Pride
warmed up for next week’s
Regional Super50 semi-finals
in Antigua by thumping
Combined Campuses and
Colleges Marooners by 143
runs in their final Group B
game here Saturday.
Coming off their only
defeat of the tournament
to Jamaica Scorpions last
Thursday, Pride conjured
up a dominant performance
in posting 294 for eight off
their 50 overs at Kensington
Oval.
They were propelled by
left-hander Jonathan Carter
who top-scored with 79
while Shai Hope weighed in
with 62 and opener Kraigg
Brathwaite, 51.
In reply, Marooners were
bowled out for 151 off 44.5
overs with captain Jamal
Smith getting 42 and opener
Amir Jangoo, 34.
The innings was crippled
by the spin duo of Sulieman
Benn (3-29) and Ashley
Nurse (3-30), while captain
and fast bowler Jason Holder
picked up two for 20.
Pride finished top of
Group B on 33 points, five
clear of Scorpions who finished
second to also advance
to the semi-finals.
Marooners, meanwhile,
completed a dismal campaign
where they won just
two games in their eight outings,
to finish one from bottom
in the five-team group.
Opting to bat first,
Pride were given a solid,
if not spectacular start by
Brathwaite and Kevin Stoute
who put on 74 for the first
wicket.
Brathwaite faced 81 deliveries
and counted four
fours as he passed 400 runs
for the preliminaries while
Stoute struck 36 from 55
balls, also with four boundaries.
When Stoute was lbw to
left-arm spinner Ryan Hinds
(2-37) in the 17th over,
Brathwaite added another
39 with Hope for the second
wicket before also departing,
top-edging a cut at Hinds to
be caught at the wicket in the
29th over.
His departure, however,
paved the way for an up tempo
third wicket partnership
of 119 off 84 balls between
Hope and Carter.
The right-handed Hope
rattled off his third consecutive
half-century, smashing
four fours and three sixes in
a fluent 63-ball knock while
the left-hander Carter blasted
five fours and five sixes in
a whirlwind 57-ball innings
to reach 300 runs for the
tournament.
Hope was in full flight
when he edged a swing at
seamer Nino Henry, who
claimed three for 32, and
was caught behind in the
42nd over and Carter followed
when he holed out in
the deep in the bowler’s next
over.
Pride failed to find late
momentum, however, and
lost six wickets for 59 runs.
Marooners were in trouble
as early as the fourth over
when Vikash Mohan edged
one from Holder to Benn at
slip, to perish for four with
eight runs on the board.
Cassius Burton (3) followed
in the sixth over with
the score on 14, mis-timing
a drive back to Holder to
leave them in further danger
but Jangoo stalled Pride’s
advance by anchoring two
small partnerships.
Jonathan Carter
The left-hander put on
28 for the third wicket with
Hinds (16) before combining
with Smith to post an
important 54 for the fourth
wicket.
Jangoo faced 67 balls
and struck three fours while
Smith consumed 63 deliveries
and also registered three
boundaries.
Marooners were rebuilding
when Jangoo missed
a heave at Nurse and was
bowled in the 25th over and
his dismissal opened the
floodgates, as the last seven
wickets fell for 55 runs.
(CMC)
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