Searchlight Newspaper - MAY 28 2015 (1)

Friday, May 29, 2015. VOL. 21 No. 39 ST VINCENT & THE GRENADINES, W.I. $1.50

Police probing death of New Montrose businessman

CAMERON ‘DOT COM’
PRIMUS

THIS COUNTRY has recorded morning.
its eighth homicide for 2015. He was part owner of the

Dead is Cameron “Dot Com” Tree House Bar, located at
Primus, a 38-year-old business- Arnos Vale.
man of New Montrose.
When SEARCHLIGHT visited
According to a police press the scene, the Toyota motor
release, Primus was found dead car in which the deceased had
in a vehicle at Walker Piece, been found was parked in
New Montrose, with a gunshot bushes a short distance from
wound to his head, at approxi- the main road.
mately 3:18 a.m. yesterday
q Continued on Page 5

Two youths die in

separate attacks

by JUNIOR JARVIS bartender by profession, got
into an argument with another
TWO MOTHERS from neigh- young man at the venue, and
bouring communities are cur- was subsequently attacked by
rently making funeral arrange- others, and sustained knife
ments for their young sons, wounds about his body.
who were both killed in sepa-
rate violent attacks over the q Continued on Page 6
weekend.
THE UNITY LABOUR PARTY’s East Kingstown youth delegation makes its way to the
Dead is 23-year-old Ranique Thomas Saunders Secondary School for the party’s Youth Convention with party hopeful
Phillips of Chester Cottage, Luke Browne last Sunday.
who was killed on May 23
around 5 a.m., during a knife ULP needs all hands on
attack while at a popular
karaoke house in Byera.

Reports are that Phillips, a

deck – Saboto Caesar

Minister addresses ULP Youth Convention

ORANTEL CLARKE RANIQUE PHILLIPS YOUNG SUPPORTERS of the Unity work has to be done by you and by
Labour Party (ULP) have been me before we make the victorious
warned that while their creative touchdown on election day,” SABOTO CAESAR
efforts in gearing up for the Saboto Caesar told the ULP Youth
upcoming elections are applauded, Arm Convention last Sunday.
more work still needs to be done.
Caesar, who was the featured
“DJ, we are hearing the song speaker at the event, told the room
‘The whole place shell down when full of young people that the party
we touch down’. And I want to needs all hands on deck.
spend a minute on this. But a lot of
q Continued on Page 4

2 Friday, May 29, 2015.

Local News Friday, May 29, 2015. 3

PM outlines seven-
point plan for youth

A SEVEN-POINT AGENDA people are involved in busi- ment. PRIME MINISTER Dr Ralph Gonsalves (at podium) speaks to Unity Labour
for Youth Empowerment nesses. He stated that those For the third goal, “AYE Party youth, as Youth Arm officials hold hands in solidarity at the party’s
(AYE) was on Sunday, rolled who are involved in farming Youth Convention last Sunday.
out by Prime Minister Dr will receive money from the will also provide protection,
Ralph Gonsalves. Farmers Support Company. safety and security for Vincentian and Caribbean al policies for youth devel- participation at all relevant
Those outside of agricul- young people to enable the civilization, identity and opment. and appropriate levels of
The seven policy goals ture, he said, would receive creation of protective envi- commitment in the quest of decision making, pro-
were outlined as Gonsalves assistance in the form of ronments to foster an alive nationhood for our The seventh policy goal gramme implementation
spoke to a large contingent seed money totalling resilience and ensure ado- country and a mature under the AYE will be and oversight. And that is
of young people at the $300,000, which he will lescent and youth safety regional integration.” geared towards leadership, why this party is attracting
Unity Labour Party’s (ULP) make available so that they and security.” participation, inclusiveness so many young people and
Youth Arm Convention on could start their own busi- The plan also involves a and governance. involving them in gover-
Sunday, May 24, held under nesses. AYE will also focus on policy and institutional nance of St Vincent and the
the theme: “Empowering health, well-being and framework, which he said “Each of those words is Grenadines,” Gonsalves
our youth,” at the Thomas The second element of housing, to improve the he would support the effec- pregnant with meaning. said. (KW)
Saunders Secondary School AYE will focus on educa- health and holistic well- tive implementation of the And these, as we have been
on May 24. tional empowerment, which being of adolescents and national, regional and glob- demonstrating, are to
Gonsalves said seeks to youth and to ensure quality ensure and enhance youth
Gonsalves told young continue to provide quality housing at affordable
party supporters that the education and training to prices.
first limb of the plan is aid the development and
geared towards economic abilities of all children, ado- The fifth policy goal,
empowerment, which he lescents and youths, so as to Gonsalves said, will focus
said will facilitate the build- enhance the quality of their on culture, identity and citi-
ing of youth entrepreneur- lives, livelihood and oppor- zenship.
ship. He noted that across tunities for further uplift-
the country, many young “It is geared towards
enhancing the development
“I HAVE BEEN AFFORDED and appreciation of a
no due process and I have
not even been questioned Jack Warner, FIFA officials charged states intend to abide by
in this matter. I reiterate the provisions of the treaty
that I am innocent of any (TOP, FROM to ensure Mr Warner’s
charges. I have walked LEFT) Rafael rights are respected.”
away from the politics of Esquivel,
world football... The Julio Rocha, Nicholas also said that
actions of FIFA no longer Jeffrey Webb, the Central Authority Unit
concern me.” Jack Warner; had been working in con-
(bottom, from junction with the
These were the words of left) Eduardo Department of Justice for
Jack Warner, leader of Li, Eugenio over two years regarding
Trinidad and Tobago’s Figueredo the investigation of
Independent Liberal Party, and Jose transnational offences
in his official response to Maria Marin involving Warner — who
international reports that was ordered to surrender
he has been indicted and is Photo: his passport, and is sched-
being sought by US offi- AFP/Getty uled to appear before a
cials in connection with Images magistrate’s court on July 9.
corruption allegations
linked to FIFA. time when FIFA is assem- FIFA development officer; Warner spent Wednesday After producing evi- Also included in the 14
bled for elections to select British-Greek Costas night in jail, as his bail was dence, there will be a pre- defendants charged by US
Warner, who is the for- a president who is univer- Takkas, attaché to the not processed in time for a liminary hearing, which Attorney General Loretta E
mer vice-president of FIFA sally disliked by the inter- CONCACAF president; same-day release. The could take up to four Lynch and her team are US
and former CONCACAF national community. Uruguayan Eugenio Trinidad government months before it reaches and South American sports
president, was named as Figueredo, current FIFA received a warrant for the High Court and even marketing executives, who
one of 14 high-ranking offi- “At times such as this, it vice-president; Venezuelan Warner’s arrest from the longer if Warner challenges have been accused of pay-
cials who have been is my experience that the Rafael Esquivel, CON- US, following which, he the matter with a judicial ing over US$150 million in
charged with racketeering, large world powers typical- MEBOL executive commit- turned himself in to local review. bribes and kickbacks to
wire fraud and money ly take actions to affect tee member, and Brazilian authorities. Although the secure media and market-
laundering consipiracies — world football. World foot- Jose Maria Marin, member government has accepted In an article in the ing rights to international
among other offences — in ball is an enormous inter- of the FIFA organizing the US extradition request Trinidad Guardian (May 28, football tournaments.
a 24-year scheme to profit national business.” committee for Olympic for Warner, it will take 2015), Trinidad Attorney
from international football football tournaments. months before Warner is General Garvin Nicholas According to the LA
through illegal means. The six other officials actually extradited, as the said: “Mr Warner is entitled Times, four of the individu-
arrested were Costa Rican According to media US has 60 days within to a fair extradition process als charged had pleaded
Also caught up in this Eduardo Li, FIFA executive reports coming out of which to produce evidence. and both the requesting guilty previously. These
scandal is current FIFA committee member-elect; Trinidad and Tobago, (US) and requested (T&T) include Warner’s two sons,
vice-president and CON- Nicuaraguan Julio Rocha, Daryll and Daryan Warner,
CACAF president Jeffrey who are currently residing
Webb, from the Cayman in the US.
Islands, who was arrested
along with six others on Daryll is a former FIFA
Wednesday morning in development officer and
Zurich (Switzerland). pleaded guilty in July 2013
to wire fraud and structur-
In a statement released ing of financial transac-
on Wednesday, May 27, tions. Daryan pleaded
Warner said: “I cannot help guilty in October 2013 to
but note, however, that wire fraud conspiracy,
these cross-border coordi- money laundering conspir-
nated actions come at a acy and structuring of
financial transactions.
( JSV )

4 Friday, May 29, 2015. Local News

Chief Education Officer cross-examined

in SJCK student judicial review

AS THE JUDICIAL review had been signed by her. Thomas also put it to given a fair hearing, and internal policies and proce- CHIEF EDUCATION
into the transfer of a stu- However, she acknowledged Gilchrist that the Ministry none of the procedures had dures to address this. She Officer Lou-Anne
dent from the St Joseph’s that the letter that had been had not done its own inves- been “violated” in any way. also pointed out that as the Gilchrist
Convent Kingstown (SJCK) submitted into evidence did tigation into the matter SJCK is a government
to the Emmanuel High not bear her signature – before transferring the stu- Duane Daniel, lawyer assisted school, the senting the Ministry of
School Mesopotamia suggesting that it was not dent, and had not given the representing the Cluny Ministry cannot dismiss Education, and is being
EHSM) continues at the the the original. claimant (the student’s Board of Management in transfer requests — only assisted by Kezron Walters,
High Court, the claimant’s mother) a fair hearing. this matter, questioned facilitate them. Jelani Williams, Serefa
lawyer is asserting that the In her sworn affidavit, Gilchrist in an attempt to Harper and Isis
chief education officer Gilchrist said that she had Thomas asserted that establish what is customary “Such open defiance of Gonsalves.(JSV)
(CEO) was not being entire- received both verbal and during a meeting with the procedure when the the school’s authority could
ly truthful in the evidence written notification of the claimant, Gilchrist had Ministry receives transfer not be tolerated,” she insist-
she gave. issues surrounding the been “offensive” towards requests from heads of ed.
transfer of the student in her – demanding that she schools.
On Tuesday, May 26, chief March 2013; following that, get out of her office imme- Attorney General Judith
education officer Lou-Anne she received the letter from diately and go to the EHSM Gilchrist admitted that Jones-Morgan, who leads
Gilchrist was cross-exam- the SJCK principal request- to register her child. the Education Act does not the team for the defense,
ined by lawyer for the ing that the Ministry of Gilchrist denied all those directly address school also questioned Gilchrist.
claimant Jomo Thomas, Education facilitate a trans- accusations — insisting that transfers; therefore, the The matter has been
during which she denied fer for the student. the claimant had been Ministry of Education has adjourned to June 2.
that a letter addressed to had to formulate its own
her, from SJCK principal Jones-Morgan is repre-
Calma Balcombe, request-
ing a transfer for the stu- ULP needs all hands on deck – Saboto Caesar
dent, had been procured
after legal measures were q Continued from Front Page been doing an excellent job thus far He said supporters must market marathon. So, today, as the battle
taken, to cover up the and I love the T-shirts that you are and then assess the message to see cry sounded, let us go forward in
absence of proper proce- “We want all the seats. The har- wearing and the messages are com- the impact it has had on persons. unity. Put on your whole political
dure. vest is certainly plenteous and the ing out there.” armour.
young labourites are ready for the “We have to go through our com-
Thomas put it to Gilchrist fight,” he said. While acknowledging that sup- munities and ensure that all our “We must not exhibit hate on the
that she had not seen the porters have been doing excellent friends are registered and they have campaign trail. For in normal cir-
letter from the SJCK princi- However, the parliamentary rep- work through social media, songs their ID cards. That is how we are cumstances, it is only when you
pal before September 20, resentative for South Central and other art forms, he implored going to ensure that we shell down show love that you will be able to
2013, as it did not bear her Windward, who is seeking his sec- the young men and women to on election night.” win hearts and minds for the
signature acknowledging ond term in office, said before any engage in more house to house Labour Party in this country.
that it had been received — of this is done, young people must campaigns. Caesar also encouraged the youth
which she also denied. first understand the message. to stand up and stand out for the “I love the turnout today and we
“I want us also to do our house- party and country and to be count- must pledge that we must not dis-
Gilchrist countered this “We must understand where we to-house campaign and to knock ed. band after the next elections. But I
by stating that the original are coming from. The path taken to every single door in this country in want to see this very energy present
letter received had been bring us safe thus far, and the poli- defence of the Unity Labour Party, “I encourage us to go the extra in this hall when we win the next
dated April 5, 2013, was cies and programmes for the future. the party for the young people in mile for our party. You have a great general elections. That very energy
stamped April 10, 2013, and this country, now and forever,” party to defend. Your endurance is must continue to build this blessed
“Our young people must package Caesar said. going to be critical. It may be a nation of ours,” Caesar said.(KW)
the message properly. You have sprint, but it can also be a

Group 2 at the Bequia Sunshine School School in Fort-de-France.
for Children with Special Needs The two groups each enjoyed a week full of activities under themes related
to the environment, “Sustainable Development” and “Turtles and Water.”
Group 1 leaving It was the first time that the Alliance Française hosted groups from
with the head full Martinique during school time and we would like to thank the Ministry of
of memories and Education for allowing the students from Martinique to spend a morning of
the hands full of immersion in Vincentian schools, where they got the opportunity to interact
with students and teachers. The first group was warmly welcomed by the St
souvenirs Vincent Girls’ High School for the girls and the St Vincent Grammar School
for the boys and the second group, by the Kingstown School of Children
The Alliance Française, in collaboration with the ACEL (Caribbean with Special Needs, as well as the privately funded Bequia Sunshine
Association of Linguistic Exchanges) in Martinique, hosted two linguistic School for Special Needs.
and cultural exchanges with Martinique during the month of March and April
2015. The Alliance Française expresses warm thanks to education officer for
children with special needs Mrs Bowman-Hall, principals, staff, teachers
The first, held from March 24th to April 1st, included 20 students and four and students of the visited schools, also to all the partners in these
adults from the Paul Symphor Secondary School in Le Robert, hosted by exchanges, the Vincentian hosting families, the CWSA for assisting in both
Vincentian families, while the second was held from April 24th to May 1st trips, the Paradise Beach Hotel for accommodating the second group and
and for the first time included 15 students with special needs and six adults anyone else who was involved and helped to make these exchanges a
from a specialized unit of inclusion of the Cassien Sainte-Marie Secondary success. The visiting students got to immerse, interact, discover, learn and
have fun during their stay, which was a unique experience to remember for
everyone!

The Alliance Française is now working on the next visit, scheduled for July
4th to 18th, 2015 from Martinique, as well as a trip to Martinique arranged
for July 21st to 30th, 2015 (subject to changes) for students and adults.
Persons interested in hosting a student or in going on the trip to Martinique
are kindly required to contact the Alliance Française or visit our Facebook
page.
(456-2095/[email protected]/www.facebook.com/afsvg)

Alliance Française de Saint Vincent et les Grenadines
South River Road, Carnegie Building (first floor), Heritage Square

P.O. Box 560 - Kingstown
Saint-Vincent and the Grenadines (West Indies)
Tel/Fax: (1 784) 456 20 95 / Email: [email protected]



6 Friday, May 29, 2015. Local News

Two youths die in separate attacks

● Continued from
Front Page

He was stabbed once on DORIS AND NORMANISE PHILLIPS, mother and IRMA CLARKE (left), mother of deceased Orental Clarke, with family mem-
the left side of his neck, the sister of deceased Ranique Phillips bers, including surviving son Delano Clarke
right side of his chest, his
left hand and twice in the “It hurt me that I see him waist and tell him this ah for their slain relative. between her daughter and the community were resent-
back. come and bring his child way he have for him, and I Also hoping for justice for another son, since they did ful that the family had been
and then he gone and get told him to go to the not want to tell her that he prospering, and were moti-
Phillips was rushed to the shoot. He used to take care (police) station and make a their relative is the family of had passed away. vated by others to plan and
Georgetown Hospital, of his baby. He used to help report, but he did not go. Phillips, also known as execute her brother.
where he was pronounced me out in the home,” Clarke “Waddo” or “Gator.” “When I hear them talk-
dead. said. “He wasn’t any aggressive ing, I just feel funny. When “I would like to see justice
person. He don’t get in His mother Doris and sis- they call back and said he for my brother.
Less than 48 hours later She related that her son, nothing. He don’t trouble ter Normanise visited dead, I said ‘oh gawd,
and less than five miles who worked in the con- people more than he would SEARCHLIGHT’s office on Waddo dead, my Waddo “God is not sleeping, and
away, in the village of struction industry in make his little joke.” Wednesday, where they gone.’ I just drop off the bed in time justice will come
Langley Park in Canouan, had come home expressed grief and anger and dey ah roll. I say ‘why through for us,” Normanise
Georgetown, 22-year-old for a short time at 10 that Irma admitted that years over the young man’s death, they kill Waddo?’ said.
Orantel Clarke was shot in night to drop off his 17- ago, her son was assaulted whom they believe was
the lower right side of his month-old daughter by another villager, and he murdered as a result of “Ranique (Phillips) was a “I will really miss him
abdomen. Aamira, then went out defended himself by inflict- envy. loving and caring and shar- because to see how he just
again. ing a cutlass chop on his ing person; he was always get cut off so sudden. I did-
The young man was assailant. Doris, who currently ready to work for everybody. n’t even get to talk to him. I
ambushed at approximately She said that she heard resides in Arnos Vale, said He was cheerful, he was not really want to see justice for
12:44 a.m., while walking the explosion of the gun- The matter was reported that she had last seen her troublesome, he always my son. It affecting me real
along a dirt track in the shot just before 1 a.m., then to the police, but the victim son on May 10. She stated keep away from confronta- bad. I have to Ask God to
community, and died on the received a phone call refused to proceed with a she had received word that tion,” she said. give me strength because
spot from the blast. informing her that her son court case. her second of four children losing a son Is real hard,”
was dead. had gone to the karaoke, Phillips’s sister refuted Doris added.
Clarke’s mother Irma, in Two persons have been where he was brutally rumours that her brother
an interview with SEARCH- “The other day he come assisting police with their attacked. was a gang memer, and that Police reports say that a
LIGHT on Wednesday at the and tell me somebody meet investigations into the mat- his killing was a gang relat- group of persons are assist-
Milton Cato Memorial him and threaten him, and ter, and Clarke and other She said that she learned ed incident. ing with investigations in
Hospital, said that the fami- show him a gun in dem family members are hoping that he had died, after over- Phillips’ killing.
ly has been shaken to the that justice would be served hearing a conversation She said that persons in
core by her son’s murder,
since Orantel, also known
as “Keron” and “Barrel,” was
not known as a troublemak-
er.

“It’s hard for me because I
can’t sleep since this thing
happened. I can’t hold up;
his father bawling over the
loss of his first child. I feel
real hurt.

Schengen visa waiver for

Vincentians takes effect

VINCENTIAN CITIZENS have now joined 50 received notification of the waiver update.
other countries around the world in being “They have advised that people travelling
allowed to travel to the 22 European states
of the Schengen zone without requiring a to the Schengen zone in the next few weeks
visa. should first contact the embassy of the
country through which they intend to enter
This was announced yesterday, by the Schengen zone, and the airline that they
Minister of Foreign Affairs Camillo plan to use… to make sure everything has
Gonsalves during Parliament – which he been sorted out administratively.”
described as the “culmination of a lengthy
process.” Acknowledging that the more countries an
individual’s passport allows them visa-free
“I have been advised that Ambassador Dr travel into, the more valuable it becomes,
Len Ishmael of our Embassy of the Eastern Gonsalves insisted that the Government of
Caribbean States and Missions to the St Vincent and the Grenadines is still very
European Union has signed a Schengen visa firmly against ‘citizenship for sale’ schemes.
waiver agreement for holders of Vincentian
passports, allowing them to travel freely to He asserted that Vincentian citizenship is
the 26 countries of the Schengen area,” said “not something to be sold to the highest
Gonsalves. bidder; to those who come hither and tither
with all sorts of ulterior motives and have
The Schengen zone comprises 26 coun- the potential to bring our country’s good
tries, which include Austria, Belgium, Czech name into disrepute.
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, “Some things are priceless, and our citi-
Latvia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, zenship is one of those things.”
Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Gonsalves was also mindful to note that
Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. the waiver does not apply to overseas terri-
tories of the countries within the Schengen
The Vincentian passport will now allow zone. Using Martinique, Guadeloupe and St
visa-free entry into the Schengen zone for a Martin as examples, he explained that being
period of up to 90 days in any six-month overseas departments of France, they do not
period. fall under the visa waiver agreement.

Gonsalves added that prior to this visa “We have long had other arrangements
waiver agreement, Vincentians had to and continue to try to facilitate travel to
obtain Schengen visas to travel to these those overseas departments as easily as pos-
countries at great personal expense. sible.”

“This visa waiver agreement is part and Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves also
parcel of the policy of St Vincent and the commented on this development in visa-
Grenadines to maximize the number of free travel, describing it as one of “immense,
reciprocal visa waiver agreements that allow practical significance.”. He said that it is a
Vincentian passport holders to travel “huge advantage to Vicentians, especially
throughout the world, with as little adminis- those involved in business and the creative
trative difficulty as possible.” arts.

He did, however, point out that officials Dominica, Grenada, St Lucia and Trinidad
from the European Union have advised that and Tobago also signed the short stay visa
within the next month or so, there may be waiver with the EU yesterday, joining The
“administrative hiccups,” including various Bahamas, Barbados, Antigua & Barbuda and
airlines and border points that have not yet St Kitts/Nevis, which were granted visa
waiver status with the EU in 2009. (JSV)

Friday, May 29, 2015. 7

8 Friday, May 29, 2015.

Opinion

Dark clouds hanging over football
administration in the region

Published by: EDITORIAL It could hardly get worse for FIFA, but more indictments and
Interactive Media Ltd. arrests may well be on the way. Worryingly for the Caribbean, is
Lower Kingstown Park, THE GAME OF football, or soccer as it is popularly known, is the arrest of Webb, a rising star in FIFA circles and one who it was
referred to locally as “the game of the people.” Globally, it is pro- hoped would help to eradicate the negative images from the
P.O. Box 152 moted as “the beautiful game.” However, there is nothing either Warner era. He now has been caught in this tangled web, and
Tel: (784) 456-1558 ‘of the people’ or ‘of beauty’ in the scandalous events that with other CONCACAF and South American officials also
Fax: (784) 457-2250 emerged this week from the home of the international governing charged, dark clouds hang over the administration of the game in
body of the game, FIFA, with its base in Zurich, Switzerland. this hemisphere.
Website: www.searchlight.vc
www.facebook.com/Searchlight1 On Wednesday of this week, a pincer-like operation involving This culture of bribe-taking is not unique to football, but the
US Justice authorities with the office of the Attorney General and scale of the FIFA shenanigans are mind-blowing. A few years ago,
E-Mail: [email protected] the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on the one hand, and the scandal which brought down Warner had involved allegations
Sales: [email protected] Swiss justice authorities on the other, resulted in the indictment that football officials from the Caribbean had been handed tens
and arrest of leading FIFA officials, including CONCACAF presi- of thousands of dollars in a bid to influence them to vote for a
Editorial: [email protected] dent Jeffrey Webb of the Cayman Islands and the man he challenger to FIFA president Sepp Blatter. As far as we are aware,
replaced, Austin “Jack” Warner of Trinidad and Tobago. the whereabouts of all of the alleged ‘bribe money’ has never
Chief Executive Officer / Editor: been publicly disclosed.
Clare Keizer The indictments do not at all read as though they are related to
football administration, but sound rather like charges against Failure to deal with smaller incidents like these, when they
[email protected] those involved in an international criminal enterprise – racket- occur, is what cements the corrupt in place and helps to propel
eering, fraud and money laundering. the corruptible along this course.
Chief SubEditor /
Production Supervisor: FIFA, international football, regional and local football have a
gigantic task in cleaning the sport of the corruption that is crip-
Jude Knight pling it.
[email protected]
‘Penny Bank’ making it easier

for Vincentians to own land

Administrative Manager: VINCENTIANS DESIROUS of St Vincent Cooperative Bank top brass: from left - Head of the Loans Department
Teshorne Caine owning piece of land are being Montgomery Howard, Chair of the board of directors Margaret Ferrari, General Man-
given the opportunity to do so ager Laverne Velox, and Information Technology Specialist Martin Sheen
[email protected] without having to make a down-
payment, by the St Vincent of seven per cent for up to 10 landowners. To create their own objective of ensuring that bank-
Printed by: SVG Publishers Inc. Cooperative Bank. years. nest egg and live on their own, ing facilities, such as mortgages
Campden Park Industrial Estate dream land. An aspiration and savings accounts, were
Last Wednesday, the Bank, “We hope that this fund will which, we believe, should be accessible to Vincentians from
St Vincent & the Grenadines also known as the Penny Bank, enable young professionals and achievable for all.” all strata of society, but moreso
launched a new mortgage fund ordinary working people, from to people who did not feel com-
On “Dream Land,” as part of that farmers to construction workers, The St Vincent Cooperative fortable approaching the inter-
financial institution’s 70th to chefs, mechanics and our Bank began operations in 1945, national banks for financing.
Language anniversary celebrations. teachers to feasibly become as a penny bank, with the prime

Premise/Premises Laverne Velox, the general
manager of the Bank, said they
Some people suppose understand that land ownership
that since “premises” has and building a nest egg is an
a plural form, a single important part of the lifetime
house or other piece of aspirations and personal securi-
property must be a ty of Vincentians.
“premise,” but that word
is reserved for use as a She said at the St Vincent
term in logic meaning Cooperative Bank, they believe
something assumed or they have a responsibility and
taken as given in making duty to our young people to sup-
an argument. Your lowly port them in owning land to
one-room shack is still enable them to build a better life
your premises. (Paul for themselves and their fami-
Brians) lies.

Velox said the Bank will pro-
vide 100 per cent financing of up
to $70,000 to all qualified bor-
rowers at an annual interest rate

Courts urges Vincentians to practise healthy living lifestyles

FURNITURE and appliance tips from Sylvia Gould of the page also stand a chance of ders and capsules, and coconut
store Courts St Vincent is doing Altcos Wellness Enterprise. winning a number of great oils.
its part to ensure that prizes from the store.
Vincentians stay healthy and Courts is currently offering A registered nurse and moti-
fit. up to 30 per cent discount on Healthy living is also a part of vational speaker, Gould also
home gym equipment, includ- staying fit, and Gould drove showed customers the way to
Last Friday, at the Kingstown ing bench press with weights, this point home to customers, incorporate these scientifically
showroom, customers were exercise bikes, weights, tread- who visited her booth on the proven local products into their
treated to a demonstration of mills, massage bars, balls and showroom floor. diet, which would help in many
fitness equipment and tech- total gym systems. ways, including giving energy
niques by sports and fitness Gould dispensed a wealth of for their workouts.
coordinator Samantha Lynch Customers posting “selfie information and made avail-
and received healthy lifestyle pics” of themselves working able products such as the high- The three-week long fitness
out on the Courts Facebook ly touted moringa teas, pow- promotion runs until June 5.





Friday, May 29, 2015. 11

Opinion

Point of View Letters

New Kingstown Surprised by the amazing

Chorale continues support of CEPA parents

to set the pace DR ADRIAN FRASER EDITOR: On May 15, 2015, students Our nation’s greatest asset is our chil-
from various parts of St Vincent and dren; they must be encouraged by par-
THE DATE WAS Friday, May become more conscious of are told assumes the role of the Grenadines did their Common ents, the communities, media houses,
22, 2015 and the venue was this and although it still the Chorale’s ‘anchor’. The Entrance Exams. I decided to visit the NGOs, churches and the Government.
the Kingstown Methodist continues, it is not as bad as trumpet solo, ‘Because He Grammar School and the Girls’ High
Church. The Chorale’s “Our it used to be. I remember Lives,’ by guest artiste School to examine the attitude of the While there may be challenges with
God for All Seasons” was last year going to one of the Linton Squires, was some- students who were about to engage in our education system, there is no
scheduled to start at 8 p.m. Calypso Tents and long after thing of an addition and fit- the Common Entrance Exam. I was doubt that the ULP is trying their best
and it did so; maybe a few the show was scheduled to ted in appropriately with surprised by the amazing support to give our children a quality educa-
seconds or even a minute or start, asking a member of the rest of the programme. shown to the children by mothers and tion. Their policy on education is
two after. By 10 p.m., we the cast about the time the fathers. It was very remarkable, espe- catching on and must be encouraged
were ready to leave the show was likely to start. He I was impressed with the cially the number of working parents by all, because our children will bene-
church. The two hours went indicated to me that they smoothness with which the that took time off just so they could fit. So, it is very important that today’s
smoothly, with only slight were ready, but were not show flowed, the only real show their children support. I must politicians pay special attention to our
interruptions to highlight going to start without their delay having to do with commend the parents. children; politicians from both the ULP
the dedication of a section patrons. So, the problem them having to make and the NDP, pay attention! Why?
of the programme to the quite often rests with mem- accommodation to the The majority of the parents I spoke Simply because they are our country’s
victims and families of the bers of the audience, some space available for perform- to expressed tremendous confidence in future.
Rock Gutter tragedy and to of whom live by the code ing at the church. They their children. Many said they have no
victims of domestic abuse that anything goes. kicked things off with the doubt that their children were going to So, I am hoping that Vincentians
and violence; the involve- popular ‘Jesu, Joy of Man’s pass this exam. I am not a parent, but look at what both parties are offering
ment of the audience in The programme “Our Desiring’(JS Bach). One it gave me pride to see such support in terms of our children’s education.
singing Happy Birthday for God for All Seasons” was item that seemed to have being shown to the children. Remember the young people of St
long-standing member and dedicated to former Chorale generated tremendous Vincent and the Grenadines can voice
cultural icon John Horne member, Noll Patterson, applause was ‘Bright Soul’, a It is very important that the parents their opinions and they are the ones
and faithful fan Roslyn who left us in 2013. The Jamaican Revival song, understand that quality education is that will decide which political party
Maule. Then, thanks were name and venue would arranged by Noel Dexter, key in their children’s development.
given as usual by the automatically have indicat- who we would remember q Continued on Page 12
group’s business manager ed the type of show that was teamed up with Pat Prescod
Gillian John; singling out to be presented. As I had to give us ‘The Right Hand The St Vincent and the Grenadines Community
Addison Stoddard and Sean written about the Chorale of God’. College Board of Governors invites applications for
Sutherland, who had some time ago, it is like old the following positions:
returned home specifically wine; the taste grows better The show ended with the
for the occasion, both, I with age. It is always good singing of ‘When the Saints • Librarian
believe, paying their own to see some of the old faces Go Marching In’, with the • Sports Co-ordinator
passages; then soliciting the and to listen to them. At the audience allowed to involve • Counsellor
audience’s participation in same time, they have been themselves in singing the • Clinical Instructor
singing the last verses of nurturing the young ones, final verse as they also did • Lecturer at the Division of Nursing Education
two of their hymns/songs. giving them the exposure to with the hymn ‘Come • Lecturer in Early Childhood Education
The dedication of a section ensure the group’s contin- Christians Join to Sing’. The
of the programme to the ued excellence. faces of patrons as they All applicants must possess at least a Bachelor’s
victims and families of vacated the Methodist Degree in the specific discipline.
those who suffered at the The quality of the Church reflected their satis-
Rock Gutter tragedy has to Chorale’s performances is faction with the manner in Applications and CV's should be addressed to The
be commended. It is always well known, hence the pres- which they had spent the Chairman, St Vincent and the Grenadines Board of
good to empathize with ence always of devout fans, last two hours. Governors and delivered to the Registrar’s Office at
those who have suffered who always get what they the Villa Campus, no later than Friday, June 5th,
tragedy, like the one at came to expect. Despite the The Chorale, by bringing 2015. Should you require any further information,
Fancy, without seeking any limitations of the church, it in young voices, is perhaps please contact the Registrar at telephone number
gains in return, political or was really vintage Chorale. ensuring that the word 457-4503.
otherwise. Additionally, we Solos by Roxanne ‘New’ is not misplaced. The
have to use all kinds of Dalrymple and Addison Chorale had its beginning in
media to highlight the vex- Stoddard stood out. Sean April of 1956. This means
ing problem of domestic Sutherland’s piano solos, that next year, 2016, will be
abuse and violence. The arts ‘My Tribute’ (Andre Couch) their 60th anniversary,
are more than mere enter- and Chopin’s Prelude No. 16 which they appear deter-
tainment. They must be showed Sean at his best, mined to celebrate in style.
used creatively in the inter- particularly with his rendi- Patrons could therefore
est of the all-round devel- tion of Prelude No. 16. The expect something special,
opment of SVG. Chorale has blended beau- with the Chorale attempting
tifully the old voices with to outdo itself. The thought
I am a stickler for time the not so old and young. of a Christmas show the
and the Chorale’s prompt Jeanne Horne has contin- business manager warned
start to their shows, added ued to be a splendid us is not on the cards. With
to their general profession- replacement for founding their big year next year and
alism, undoubted dedica- father, Pat Prescod. Her the amount of work and
tion and love for what they energy and dedication in dedication normally
are doing and for maintain- performing her role as con- involved in preparation for
ing the high standard that ductor helps to lift the all of their shows, we fully
we have come to expect Chorale a notch or two. understand. So, we look for-
from them will always Donna Clarke and Calma ward to 2016 for a celebra-
appeal to me. They have Balcombe’s work with the tion never to be forgotten!
long discarded this notion young voices of the
of Vincentian or West Indian Dynamic Chorale augurs q Dr Adrian Fraser is a
time. I must say that gener- well for the future. There is social commentator
ally, Vincentian artistes have always the evergreen
Clifford Edwards, who we and historian.

12 Friday, May 29, 2015.

Opinion

Letters

Special Olympics SVG sets record straight about tennis coach

EDITOR: Volunteers are the the growth of SOSVG’s ath- the final lap of raising funds an important event on our fied coach. However, at this possibility such a partner-
backbone of the Special letes are evident on and off to attend World Games, calendar, the year round time and for the record, we ship could offer our athletes
Olympics SVG movement. the court. 2015, the first time since training and related activi- wish to make it clear to the in the future.
They are coaches, trainers, 2003. ties are equally important. nation that Trevor Sam of
officials, event organizers, The Grassroots Tennis If Mr Sam wishes to volun- Grassroot Tennis Club is not This is a time for national
fund-raisers and managers. Court (GTC), is a com- We truly want to be clear, teer and be a part of this listed on the Special unity behind Team SOSVG.
They can also be unified mendable programme and because as we seek to very inclusive movement, I Olympics SVG Coaches Any unguarded statement
partners, playing alongside no doubt plays a significant rebuild this Programme and invite him to collect a vol- Roster and has never at this time can inadver-
athletes with intellectual role in bringing the sport of the opportunity it offers, it unteer form from our coached athletes on behalf tently lead to controversy
disabilities, or fans cheering tennis to athletes with and is important that all our offices. Following an initial of Special Olympics SVG. and negatively impact the
in the stands. The organiza- without disabilities. We, partners and potential part- screening, he would then Further, GTC has never team spirit and goodwill
tion commends everyone however, take note of a con- ners have a clear under- participate in the series of approached Special that have been built around
coming forward to give of cern expressed by Mr Grant standing of the position of online workshops and Olympics SVG offering their our athletes’ preparation for
their time and skills with Connell, the president of the World Games as an ele- webinars, after which he coaching services; however, the 2015 World Games.
the primary intent of GTC, that Trevor Sam, a ment of our Programme. could then become a certi- SOSVG is excited about the
helping our athletes find coach with GTC was not While the World Games are Janice McMaster
their own strengths and “selected” as tennis coach Special Olympics SVG
abilities. for Special Olympics SVG.
There were also disparaging Surprised by the amazing support of CEPA parents
Our athletes head to comments made, which call
World Games 2015 because into question the integrity q Continued from Page 11 Madam Editor, the ULP had their cians, sideshows and the praising of
of the significant work of all and commitment of our youth convention last Sunday, May 25, Dr Gonsalves. For what? I don’t know!
our coaches; one such SOSVG tennis coach. When that has the best opportunity for them 2015. I was very disappointed with the
coach is Mr Onike Span. Mr Connell stated that “if when dealing with their education. presentation made by those young What Dr Gonsalves did or is doing
Coach Span came forward people come out of the persons who spoke in terms of the for the people of St Vincent and the
since the introduction of woodwork to use such The NDP did and the ULP contin- party’s policies. Grenadines is his job; he isn’t doing us
tennis to Special Olympics occasion [as the World ues to develop this country’s educa- any favours, so I’m not expecting any-
SVG’s list of sporting disci- Games] to fuel their own tion system. The NDP did a remark- Mr Luke Browne is an educated thing less from him. So, I am asking
plines in 2013. Coach Span special needs and create a able thing when they introduced the young man, but he failed to deliver. Vincentians to put the country first,
has attended the obligatory veneer that people can see shift system in schools. Anyone who He failed to tell us where we came demand that today’s politicians deliv-
Special Olympics SVG through, that’s unfortu- says the NDP did nothing for educa- from, where we are currently and er, remember they are not doing us
coaches training workshop nate,” it questions the tion, that’s just being dishonest. For where are should be going in the any favours, it’s their job to deliver. St
and has participated in integrity of not only our example, Mr Saboto Caesar was a part future, in terms of development. Why? Vincent and the Grenadines must
other online coaches’ webi- tennis coach, but our entire of the shift system when he was a stu- Simply because we need to be come first at all times; that’s why we
nars. Coach Span’s dedica- Programme. This concern dent under the NDP government. The informed about that. must decide where we wanna go in
tion and commitment to is also raised as we go into results are impeccable. So one must the future. Country before party.
not condemn the NDP, because they The youths of ULP seem not to be
tried. noticing what’s being done by politi- Kingsley Defreitas

THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT JOB OPPORTUNITY
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE
SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

SUIT NO: SVGHPT2015/ 18 We are looking for a self-motivated individual who would enjoy the opportunity to work
in a very challenging environment in the Distribution industry. This position will report
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION BY REZLEN COOMBS FOR A to the Chief Financial Officer.
DECLARATION OF POSSESSORY TITLE TO LAND
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
FIRST PUBLICATION
• Management of the month end reporting process including preparation, review
NOTICE and posting of journals, reconciliations and preparation of management accounts

WHEREAS REZLEN COOMBS formerly of Diamond in the State of Saint Vincent and • Facilitation of the annual audit process including liaising with the external
the Grenadines but presently residing in the United States of America by her application auditors and preparation of financial statements and supporting audit files.
filed in the High Court on the 28th day of April, 2015 claims to have acquired title by
thirty eight years adverse possession of the land described in the Schedule to this • Ensuring the integrity of the financial information and internal controls over
notice and has applied to the Court for a Declaration of Possessory Title. financial reporting

Now all persons claiming an interest in the said land are required to enter an • Preparation of the annual budget and monthly variance reports
appearance in the Registry in person or by his/ her legal practitioner within one month • Cash and treasury management
from the date of the last publication of this Notice which is being published twice in the • Preparation of VAT reconciliations and filings
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• Preparation of ad hoc financial reports for management and Board purposes
SCHEDULE
Qualifications, skills and experience:
ALL THAT LOT PIECE OR PARCEL of land situate at Victoria Village in the State of
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines admeasuring fourteen thousand and forty eight • University degree in Accounting, Management or a related discipline.
square feet (14, 048 sq.ft) and abutted and bounded on or towards the North by a Road • Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CGA, ACCA etc.)
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16 Friday, May 29, 2015. Local News

No threat to transparency of draws – NLA

THE TRANSPARENCY of as they are all audited by years, and we have not would only be televised on may still listen to the
the draws conducted by KPMG, a reputable audit- had a single problem since Vincentian Cultural results of all draws by tun-
the National Lotteries ing firm in St Vincent and we have KPMG on board Connection (VC3) channel ing into one of five local
Authority (NLA) will not the Grenadines. auditing our draws,” 114, which is owned by radio stations.
threatened by the decision Dennie said. the NLA.
of the NLA to only televise “Since we have been According to Dennie,
these draws on cable tele- doing our draws, all of our Last week, the NLA, in a Dennie said since the draw results will be
vision channel VC3. draws are being audited release, announced that December 1, 2014, VC3 available on NBC Radio,
and that does not change their draws would no has been doing the NLA Nice Radio, Star Radio,
Product development at VC3. We have the servic- longer be televised on draws. Hitz FM and WEFM.
officer of the NLA Anthony es of KPMG, which is a SVGTV, which is a non-
Dennie told SEARCH- reputable auditing firm. subscriber, free-to-air “What has happened is “As a matter of fact, we
LIGHT recently that the They have been doing the channel. The NLA said, that since then, SVG tele- have an arrangement now
draws will be transparent, draws for us over the effective May 18, draws vision, in some instances, with NBC Radio, that
was doing a simulcast and every night at 9:30, the
in other instances, they draw results will be read PRODUCT DEVELOP-
were recording for replay. on NBC Radio. So persons MENT officer of the
Our board felt that the who don’t have the luxury NLA Anthony Dennie
time had come for us to of cable can tune into
transition to VC3. That’s NBC radio and get the
basically the rationale draws live,” he said.
behind it.”
He also noted that the
Additionally, the prod- NLA draw results are post-
uct development manager ed on their Facebook
noted that persons who do page. (BK)
not have cable television

LINDON ASH - Winner of Man vs Seafood devouring his raw delicacies FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY (FSA)

Lindon Ash wins LIME VACANCY

‘iron stomach’ competition The FSA, a governmental statutory body with the responsibility to regulate the
international financial services and the non-bank financial services sectors in St.
THE FINAL LIME spon- wide variety of seafood them. Vincent and the Grenadines, is hereby inviting applications for the position of
sored fish fest night, lead- prepared on the spot. Winning the ‘iron stom- MANAGER - CREDIT UNIONS, BUILDING SOCIETIES and MONEY SERVICES
ing up to the highly antici- BUSINESS.
pated Fisherman’s Day Last Friday’s event also ach’ competition was
festivities was considered saw the staging of the Man Lindon Ash, while The duties of the said Manager are to:
to be arguably the largest versus Seafood competi- Maurice John placed sec-
of those that took place. tion, which was the most ond. 1) Supervise co-operatives in accordance with the Cooperative Societies Act
anticipated part of the 2012, No. 12 of 2012, the Financial Services Authority Act and all relevant
The event, organized by event, during which com- The winner received a enactments.
the Fisheries Department petitors battled to see who brand new waterproof cell
in the Ministry of could consume a dish of phone with free data, 2) Supervise Building Societies in accordance with the Building Societies Act,
Agriculture, Forestry and raw seafood, including sea compliments LIME. Cap. 450 of the Revised Laws 2009, the Financial Services Authority Act and
Fisheries as part of cockroaches, fish, octo- all other relevant enactments.
Fisherman’s Day celebra- pus, sea eggs and squid, As part of its upgrade of
tions, took place on among other delicacies. the fish fest, LIME plans to 3) Supervise Money Services Businesses in accordance with the Money
Friday, May 22 and saw take the celebrations Services Business Act, Cap. 260 of the Revised Laws 2009, the Financial
persons from all parts of On that night, one brave throughout St Vincent and Services Authority Act and all other relevant enactments
the island converging in woman joined the four the Grenadines all year
the Rose Place, Bottom men who started at the round, as it promotes 4) Conduct the offsite and onsite supervision of all assigned financial entities.
Town area to join with table, but at the end, only healthy living and eating, 5) Analyze all financial date including quarterly reports and annual Audited
local fisherfolk to enjoy a two were able to put away while doing its part to
the menu placed before encourage Vincentians to Financial Statements submitted by all assigned financial institutions so as to
‘put a fish on their dish’. generate reports and trends.
6) Perform such duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director or Deputy
invites applications from interested parents/guardians Executive Director from time to time.
of children writing the 2015 CPEA exam for
Requirements and Desirable Attributes
Secondary School Scholarships
- Undergraduate degree in finance, economics or accounting is required.
The scholarships will be awarded based on the child’s performance in - Postgraduate qualification in any of these areas will be an asset.
the 2015 CPEA and his/her need of financial assistance. - Minimum of four years’ work experience in the relevant fields of finance,

Application forms are available at Searchlight’s office at Lower Kingstown Park or banking and accounting is desirable.
from the company’s website www.searchlight.vc. Completed application forms must
be returned to the office by July 10, 2015, accompanied by the CPEA results slip and Competencies:
a letter written by the child’s headteacher, priest/pastor, a prominent member of the
child’s community or a social worker, attesting to the child’s need of financial help. The applicant should be able to demonstrate:
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytic and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage work and resources within time constraints.
- High level of computer literacy.
- Ability to lead and supervise a team of professionals.
- Ability to work well within a team environment.

Salary: A competitive compensation package is being offered.

Please submit an application, with recent CV containing two references to the
Financial Services Authority, P.O. Box 356, Kingstown, St. Vincent.
Applications must reach the FSA not later than June 12, 2015. The FSA will only
respond to eligible candidates.

Local News Friday, May 29, 2015. 17

Maroon Festival: a unique tradition

by Donald DeRiggs MAROON DANCE blessings to follow. By mid-afternoon, all the should be directed to the ‘opening of the ring’,
The next aspect of the food was cooked and Almighty God. Therefore, two white towels were
THE GRENADINES, the ‘sacrifice’. A table is set schoolchildren fed first, the pagan aspect of the tra- placed on the ground to
because of their size, loca- up at the junction of a Maroon Festival is the then the adults. According dition was not held this form a cross, and the
tion and topography, have crossroad and the commu- preparation of meals. to Mother Allen and year and it is doubtful that drumming and dancing
always experienced nity brings whatever food- Traditionally, the men Lawrence Alexander, in it will continue. began; women wearing
extended dry seasons and stuff they have available, would do the cooking out- earlier times, before the skirts with a flare which are
as such, have historically which will be cooked dur- doors, while the women food was served, some was The grand finale is the flapped like butterfly
suffered from lack of water, ing the course of the day. would cook at home. One taken to the cemetery and ‘nation dance,’ which wings, dance to the
especially during the first Mostly senior citizens and of the main dishes pre- the seaside as an offering began about 7:30 p.m. and rhythms of drums, with
half of the year. young children attend this pared during the Maroon to the rain god, but that which ran close to mid- children and adults chanti-
ceremony, during which Festival is “Wangu Pois,” tradition has died. As time night. The activity began ng songs.
This year, 2015, was no they sing, read scripture, pronounced Wangoo Pwah, went on, persons who were with the ‘opening of the
different. The earth is and exhort one another, made from locally pro- keeping the tradition alive ring.’ Four persons danced According to ‘Mother
parched and the grass and of course pray for rain. duced corn and peas. became literate. Now able in a circle, while sprinkling Allen,’ the traditional
turns brown after wither- People from all walks of life Other foods like conchs, to read and understand the water, rice and strong rum Maroon dress for women is
ing; domestic animals are usually join this activity, stewed local chicken (yard Bible, they realized that along the main road at an called a ‘duette’. It is made
‘let go’ to forage on their wearing African outfits. fowl), rolled rice, fish, and there is but one God and area called ‘crossroads’ or of two parts, a petti- coat,
own. During the final prayer, all stewed turkey are also pre- that if they were praying ‘Uncle Peter Gap’, the same worn under the main
who gathered for the ‘sacri- pared, while drummers for rain, their petitions area where the morning dress, which has buttons
Water in small cisterns is fice’ join hands, while a pound out their rhythms to ‘sacrifice’ was held. After only from neck to waist
used up and for those who spiritual ‘mother’ sprinkles keep the spirit of the which allows the bottom of
have large tanks, the water water on all present, sym- Maroon alive. the skirt to be held with
level is frighteningly low. bolizing the showers of both hands allowing the
When this happens, one dress to be opened, expos-
either has to buy water, or ing the petti-coat, but not
in the case of the poor, the bare legs.
only and best thing they
can do is pray … and that it The rest of the Maroon
what the Maroon Festival is Festival consists of drum-
all about, praying to the ming and dancing, with
Almighty in faith that it will adults and children taking
rain, and invariably it does, turns to dance, which is
if not the same day, within quite entertaining.
a week or so.
To close the event, par-
In times past, a few days ticipants sing a song with
before the event, a ‘hailer’ the words ‘time to go
would go around village home’ as part of the lyrics
shouting “sacritan palay and then it is time to go
lot” meaning “all who hear, home and of course, wait
tell the rest,” announcing until the Good Lord sends
the date and day. Maroons the rain.
are always held on a
Wednesday, with the main The main organizer for
activities taking place at a this year’s Maroon Festival
crossroads; this year, the was Samuel Saxon of
activity took place on Union Island. The next day
Wednesday, May 20. about mid-morning, there
was a light shower in
The Maroon Festival is Union Island.
an all day activity, begin-
ning at the crack of dawn.
This initial activity is called

MAROON FESTIVAL participant exhorting members for unity during the MOTHER ALLEN, starting the Maroon dance
early morning ‘sacrifice’

Spiritual Baptists celebrate freedom to worship

● Continued from He added: “As the only faith that offences under the Shakerism In 2002, the House of Assembly Democratic Party.
ever suffered imprisonment for its Prohibition Ordinance of 1912 – unanimously passed an Act Gonsalves said that with over
Back Page belief, we feel a special sense of championed by social and politi- declaring May 21 as the Spiritual
joy that we can worship as we cal activist George McIntosh. Baptist Freedom to Worship Day; 11,000 Spiritual Baptists having
“Today is the anniversary of the please!” and since then, the anniversary been registered in the last census,
Freedom of Worship of Spiritual That acquittal virtually put an has been celebrate on the Sunday he had expected to see an even
Baptists. This actually took place The religion, also known as end to prosecutions under the nearest to that date. larger turnout, but suspected that
in law way back in 1965, when the ‘Shakerism’, had been declared ordinance. After that, Spiritual transportation issues were to
old prohibition ordinance was illegal in 1912 by a colonial ordi- Baptists worshipped openly. Prime Minister Dr Ralph blame.
repealed,” he recounted. “Even nance, and prescribed fines and Gonsalves was also in attendance
though Spiritual Baptists had imprisonment for those found In 1965, the Prohibition at the worship service, as well as He promised the crowd that for
claimed their freedom before that, guilty of practising it. Ordinance was formally repealed, Minister of Agriculture Saboto next year’s celebration, he would
‘65 is when officially it became under the influence of St Vincent Caesar, Minister of Ecclesiastical personally assist in providing
law that we were allowed to wor- In 1951, a trial in a Magistrate’s and the Grenadines’ first Chief Affairs Maxwell Charles and Dr transportation, should his help be
ship again.” Court ended with the acquittal of Minister Ebenezer Theodore Linton Lewis, chair of the New needed in that regard. (JSV)
those who had been charged for Joshua.







Local News Friday, May 29, 2015. 21

Oalex Anderson - putting
SVG on the map for
international football

“CONTINUE TRAINING, der age of 5, said that his extremely grateful to his Barbuda Premier Division.
work hard... don’t be father, Alex Anderson, was former coach, Ian Sardine, “My aim is to play in the
swell-headed. Academics his main influence to get for nurturing his talent
are important. Set goals involved and pursue the and taking him from play- English League,” he
for yourself, and don’t let sport, as he himself is a ing football in Barrouallie asserted.
anyone tell you [that] you footballer. to playing on a national
can’t do something!” level. And with his determina-
And the passion for tion and successes thus
This is the advice that football seems to run in “He’s the one that took far, there’s no reason why
19-year-old Oalex the family, because he has me out of Bagga… built he shouldn’t achieve this
Anderson is sending out uncles and cousins who me,” he recalled. “He was and more.(JSV)
to youngsters who wish to also play, and one of his the first person to take me
follow in his footsteps, three sisters is also a foot- outside of the country to OALEX ANDERSON:
pursuing a career playing baller. play football.” “Don’t let anyone tell
professional football. you [that] you can’t do
Anderson’s contract Although football is his something!”
Anderson, who is from with the Seattle Sounders main focus, Anderson said
Barrouallie, was signed to is for one year, but he that he hopes to pursue FIRST PUBLICATION
United Soccer League hopes that this will even- academic studies in
(USL) club Seattle tually lead to him being Agriculture and Business FORM 2: APPLICATION
Sounders FC 2 earlier this picked up by a first divi- at some point in the
year, after he impressed sion team within the USL. future, as these are areas [Section 7]
the club’s coach Ezra that he is quite interested
Hendrickson – a fellow Speaking with SEARCH- in. THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT
Vincentian. LIGHT, Anderson said IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE
that adjusting to life in the In the meanwhile, he SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
He made his debut for US has been quite chal- continues to inspire foot- CLAIM NO. 22 OF 2015
the club on April 11, when lenging because of the ball-loving youths all over
the team took a 2-1 victory cultural differences and the country, and especially IN THE MATTER OF THE POSSESSORY TITLES ACT, 2004
over Portland Timbers 2. the weather, but he won’t in his community.
Then, on May 15, let it get the best of him. Anderson said that wher- AND
Anderson scored his first ever he goes, he always
goal for the club in a 3-1 “It wasn’t easy,” he con- encounters youths asking IN THE MATTER OF ALL THAT LOT PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE AT
victory over Oklahoma fessed. “I had to adapt to a him for advice in their KINGSTOWN IN THE PARISH OF ST GEORGE ON THE STATE OF SAINT VINCENT
City Energy. lot of stuff… but as it goes own footballing pursuits AND THE GRENADINES ADMEASURING ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND
along, it kinda gets easier. and is always eager to give EIGHTY-ONE SQUARE FEET (1,781 SQ. FT.) SHOWN ON PLAN G58/4 LODGED AT
And the goals have kept I’m getting to know people them the benefit of his THE LANDS AND SURVEYS DEPARTMENT ON 22ND JANUARY 2015
coming. and my teammates bet- knowledge.
ter.” AND
This month, Anderson As for his own inspira-
was called up to play for He also said that when tion, Anderson is deter- IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION BY MICHEL SASSINE AKA MICHAEL SASSINE
the SVG Under-23 team he first joined the team, mined to emulate similar AND EMIS WESTFIELD FOR A DECLARATION OF POSSESSORY TITLE
against Dominica in the he had to work hard at success to his football
2015 CONCACAF Men’s getting his fitness level up hero Cristiano Ronaldo – a APPLICATION FOR DECLARATION OF POSSESSORY TITLE
Olympic Qualifying to par with his teammates, Portuguese forward who
Championship, and also and during training he plays for Real Madrid CF Notice
for the senior squad broke a finger. But despite and the Portugal national
against Guyana for the it all, he is happy pursuing team. Whereas MICHEL SASSINE aka MICHAEL SASSINE of Cane Garden in the State of
opening round of the 2018 a path that he is passion- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, a Business man and EMIS WESTFIELD of Gibson
FIFA World Cup qualifica- ate about. Anderson has been Corner in the state of Saint Vincent and the grenadines, Retired by their application in the
tion. ranked among the top High Court on 18th day of May 2015 claims to have acquired title by Twenty-Three years
Anderson plans to goal scorers during the adverse possession of the land described in the Schedule to this Notice and has applied
In both matches, return to the US in mid- 2014 Caribbean Cup qual- to the Court for a declaration of possessory title.
Anderson scored goals, June, where he will contin- ification, scooped the
helping his teams win, ue training and playing league’s top scorer acco- Now all persons claiming an interest in the said land are required to enter an appearance
and sending SVG through with the Seattle Sounders, lade in the top tier of local in the Registry in person or by legal practitioner, within one month from the date of the
to the next round of quali- and continue developing football, and has played last publication of this Notice which is being published twice in the newspapers.
fication. his talent to its full poten- for six months with a team ______________
tial. in the Antigua and SCHEDULE
Anderson, who started
playing football at the ten- He also said that he is

ALL THAT LOT PIECE OR PARCEL of land situate at Kingstown in the Parish of St.
George in the State of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines admeasuring One Thousand
Seven Hundred and Eighty-One (1,781) Square Feet abutted and bounded on or towards
the North- East by a Road on or towards the South- West by lands belonging to Fred J.
Dare on or towards the East by lands belonging to Veda Hinds and on or towards the
lands belonging to the Heirs of Amy Providence or as the same is more delineated and
shown on Plan or Diagram prepared by Kendon Lavia a Authorise Land Surveyor
approved and lodged at the Lands and Surveys Department on the 22nd day of January
2015 bearing registration number G58/4 or howsoever otherwise the same may be butted
and abounded known or distinguished TOGETHER with all buildings and erections
thereon and with all ways waters watercourses rights lights liberties privileges and all
other easements and appurtenances thereto belonging or usually held used occupied or
enjoyed therewith or reputed to be appurtenant thereto

22 Friday, May 29, 2015. Local News

Vincentian artist’s artwork to
feature at 2015 Pan Am Games

A PIECE OF ARTWORK by comprise 41 sails, featuring monies at the Toronto 2015 iconic expressions of tex-
Vincentian artist Camille artwork by one artist from Games. tiles in everyday life,” says
Saunders-Meusser will be each country participating Textile Museum of Canada
featured by the Textile in the Pan Am Games. Celebrating its 40th executive director Shauna
Museum of Canada, in anniversary in 2015, the McCabe.
partnership with the Encompassing work from Textile Museum of Canada’s
Toronto 2015 Pan Am internationally renowned to award-winning work with “Transcending space and
Games. emerging and mid-career contemporary artists and time, sails make perfect
artists, the designs will ani- global cultural traditions sense as a way to commu-
Her watercolour will be mate sailboats on Lake informed the project. nicate what we have in
part of ‘Watercolour’, a cul- Ontario with their rich visu- common – the universal
tural project, which will al diversity during cere- “Sails are among the experiences and imagina-
most ancient and most tions that inspire everyone
– artists to athletes – to
Former JICA volunteer returns achieve their dreams.”

for classical music concert Together the designs on
the sails speak to shared
Visiting concert pianist Kiyoshi Itaya will majoring in piano performance. He won environments and ways of CAMILLE SAUNDERS Meusser with her water
stage a free lunchtime concert Monday, the first Chopin International Competition life, as well as cultural and
June 1 at the Kingstown Methodist Church in Asia, and performed Beethoven’s Fifth artistic relationships colour ‘Carnival’ in the background
featuring local singers Alicia Culzac and Piano Concerto with Tokyo New City between Pan Am countries.
Ruth Boerger. Orchestra and the Polish National Chamber me for permission to use she enthused.
Orchestra. He played Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody Watercolour showcases the image of my painting Scheduled sailings on
Itaya, a former JICA (Japanese in Blue’ with the Kazenowa Wind Orchestra. some of the leading con- titled ‘Carnival’ in the proj-
International Cooperation Agency) volun- temporary artists of the Pan ect, which is called Toronto’s waterfront are
teer from 2003-2005, taught music at the Culzac, a graduate of GHS, teaches music American nations and has Watercolour. July 12, at 11 a.m. and July
Girls’ High School under Donna Clarke. at Bishop’s College. She earned her degree already garnered interna- 19, at 5:30 p.m. (weather
in music from the Edna Manley College of tional attention. “What a huge surprise it permitting).
During his tenure on St Vincent, he per- the Visual and Performing Arts in Jamaica. was! Best birthday gift yet!”
formed in concerts at Government House She sings with Cantemus and the New Saunders-Meusser told
and the Peace Memorial Hall, including a Kingstown Chorale. SEARCHLIGHT that she is
concert hosted by His Excellency Sir “very excited, proud and
Frederick Ballantyne, entitled ‘A Night of Boerger is a voice coach and has taught extremely happy” to be
Classical and Contemporary Music.’ He singing in St Vincent and the Grenadines asked to represent her
toured throughout St Vincent with Japanese for 15 years. She is classically trained and homeland at the Pan Am
opera singers and performed at a number for many years was a member of the chorus Games.
of lunchtime concerts at the Kingstown of the Shubert Opera Company in the US.
Methodist Church. She is music director of Theatre Arts, which “It was completely unex-
has staged three musical productions in St pected. On my birthday I
For his farewell concert in 2005, he, along Vincent and the Grenadines. She also sings opened my email and saw
with local pianist Sean Sutherland, per- with the New Kingstown Chorale. an email from the Textile
formed ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ on two grand Museum of Canada asking
pianos. The concert begins at 12:15 and the pub-
lic is invited to attend.
Itaya studied at Tokyo College of Music,

NDP delegation heads to NY

to attend town hall meeting

LEADER OF THE the meeting by parliamen- expected to be discussed.
OPPOSITION and presi- tary representative for A release from the NDP
dent of the New North Leeward Roland
Democratic Party (NDP) Patel Matthew and former said the St Vincent and the
Arnhim Eustace is now in parliamentarian and expe- Grenadines Progressive
New York, attending a rienced engineer Glenford Organization of New York
number of events, includ- Stewart. (SPOONY) will host the
ing a town hall meeting. NDP delegation.
Issues ranging from
The meeting will take employment, health care, According to the release,
place this Sunday, May 31, Airport Development, NDP vice-president Dr
at the Friends of Crown Diaspora and Garifuna Godwin Friday will lead
Heights in Brooklyn. Affairs, Foreign Policy and the party while the party
Economic Growth are president is away.
Eustace will be joined at







26 Friday, May 29, 2015.

Advice

My jealous bf hits me!

Hey Rosie you are there connected to the Vincy Workplace
phone, can’t miss a call, being hit
Rosie Small-Morgan occasionally (one time is too Karen S. Hinds
many), talking about sexy photos
Hey Rosie, and said she is going to tell our etc. All these movements are for Four ways to get
mother. I begged her not to and she grown folks and even then it’s still young people
I AM IN HIGH SCHOOL and I am said if she knows that he did it not a healthy relationship. ready to work
15. I have a boyfriend who is in again she will tell. She says that he Remember love should NEVER hurt
another high school and he is 17. will always hit me and I should and you should never be hit – let’s AROUND THE GLOBE, Be patient and train
We love one another, Rosie, and we leave. Do you think she is right? I make that very clear. So, that is a countries, companies, young people the way
share everything together; he really love him and I don’t want to big strike one against your boo. and parents are taxing you want them.
knows everything about me and I leave him. their creative powers to Employers tend to be
know everything about him. I even I wholeheartedly agree with your come up with a solution impatient with youths.
know the pass code to his phone, Help Me big sister and I would have already for integrating young But they will learn if we
because there are no secrets. He told on you (it’s for your protection people into the work- are patient with
doesn’t even hide when other girls Dear Help Me, more than snitching). Why are you place. What do we do them. Yes, your patience
send him sexy pictures of them- making excuses for him like this? I with them? The answer is will run thin at times, but
selves, because he doesn’t send any Oh boy, if you normally read my would take a step back; look at how not simple. that’s okay. Many of
back to them. The only thing is that advice, you would already know this relationship is unfolding and today’s youth have not
he is very jealous. If he calls me and what I am going to say, right? You how it makes you feel. You may Young people cannot grown up with manners
I don’t pick up in time, he gets are 15 and you are in a deep, com- come to realize that it’s not all educate themselves. and the same behaviour-
angry and would yell at me and plicated and yes, abusive relation- candy and sunshine, as you think. al expectation that we
accuse me of doing something ship. This is not good my friend; I In fact, you may just be so accus- Our society has creat- had, and they have not
wrong. He has even hit me three know this is NOT what you want to tomed to being with him that you ed a generation of youth had “the village” to help
different times and he was so sorry hear, but it’s the truth. are afraid of being alone. I would that is not ready to work. show them right from
afterward that he apologized and strongly suggest going to speak to We have not done our wrong. So, train them
said that he would never do it Why are you and your boyfriend maybe a school counsellor or share of showing them a and hold them to a high-
again. I believe him, because that acting as though you are married? someone whom you trust and who positive work ethic, er expectation than what
was weeks ago and he has not You are teenagers, who should be can give you sound advice. In my instilling a respect for they are accustomed to.
touched me. The problem is that out in groups of friends, hanging opinion, I would not stay in this authority or teaching Yes, some will leave after
my older sister, who is 18, saw out, having safe fun, getting to relationship; you have too much usable skills. And that you train them, but that
when he hit me the second time know about each other’s personali- ahead of you in terms of your edu- makes the thought of is a cost of doing any
ties and life in general. Meanwhile, cation and positive experiences in them entering the work- business.
general to be caught up in this place a scary proposition
drama. for many employers. Get creative.
Unfortunately, becoming This generation is used
Rosie aware of the fact is not to a fast-paced, highly
helping the situation: interactive world, and if
q Send questions to Rosie at: companies are still slow your place of employ-
[email protected] or to engage and educate ment is traditionally
young people at an early based, maybe it’s time to
PO Box 152, age. think of ways to spice it
up. Don’t be afraid to ask
Kingstown, St Vincent & the Challenge them. your young employees
Many young people for suggestions. They
Grenadines are waiting for an oppor- can think and reason
tunity to be challenged. when given the opportu-
Interesting animal facts Under the tough exterior nity to do so. This gener-
and big talk are little peo- ation has so much to
Pet Corner ple who were exposed to offer, but we need to be
many grown-up concepts prepared to nurture them
Dr Collin Boyle at too early an age. Still, and allow them to
many youth employment demonstrate their capa-
(Adapted from an arti- o A pregnant gold- birds that see the colour en is 13 seconds. programmes are experi- bilities.
cle by “David the Dog fish is called a twit. blue. o Ants can survive encing success in their
man” from the Daily fights against some of the q Karen Hinds is “The Work-
Mail) o A cockroach will o Pigeons are the for two weeks underwater biggest huddles—fear,
live nine days without its only birds that can drink and they always fall onto impatience, and lack of place Success Expert.” For
o A crocodile can- head, before it dies of star- water without having to their right side when creativity. Adults are
not stick its tongue out. vation. raise their heads to swal- intoxicated. scared that the young a FREE SPECIAL REPORT
low. people are hopeless and
o Polar bears can o Butterflies taste q For further information, con- do not want to take a on Avoiding Career Killers
smell a human being from with their feet. o A duck’s quack chance on them. We have
20 miles away. doesn’t echo, and no one tact: Dr Collin Boyle Unique to realize that they are in the Workplace, send an
o Tarantulas can go knows why. Animal Care Co Ltd Tel: not all bad.
o Elephants are the for up to two years with- 456-4981 email to info@workplace-
only animals that cannot out eating. o The longest Website:
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o Anteaters can www.uniqueanimalcare.com
o Starfishes don’t stick their tongue out up Visit online at
have brains. to 160 times a minute.
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o It’s possible to o Mother tarantulas
lead a cow upstairs, but kill 99 per cent of the
not downstairs. babies they hatch.

o Tigers have o Bats always turn
striped skin as well as left when leaving a cave.
striped fur.
o The house fly
o Dolphins sleep hums in the middle octave
with one eye open. key of F.

o A blue whale’s o Flamingoes can
tongue weighs more than eat only with their heads
an elephant. upside down.

o Owls are the only

27 Friday, May 29, 2015. Local News

CIBC

FirstCaribbean

salutes top

performers

VINCENTIAN ALFORD visited Barbados for a cel- STANDING, from left: Brian Lee, Chief Financial Officer; Irene Markus, Managing Director, Wholesale
COLLIS was among eight ebration weekend with
men and women from the bank’s senior Banking; Rik Parkhill, Chief Executive Officer; Stephane Burke; Hughzavia Bourne; Mark St. Hill,
around the region who Caribbean executives.
were recently celebrated, Managing Director, Retail, Business & International Banking; Carolyn Lewis, Managing Director,
for the second time this The weekend started
year, by CIBC First with a tour of the Michael Human Resources (Ag.) and Donna Wellington, Managing Director, Barbados Operating Company.
Caribbean for being the Mansoor Building, where
bank’s “Players of the they had brunch with the Seated, from left: Damien Boyce; Shinkia Reid; Shadden McLaughlin; Sheldene Pinder; Andre Waithe;
Series” in 2014. senior executive team
and spent some time Alford Collis.
In January, the group, touring the building and
comprising the eight meeting their colleagues, The winners came from received their awards for Customer Service, and Teamwork (Helpful
Caribbean winners and many of whom they Partner).
their guests, joined out- would have met only all levels of the bank, and achievements in Sales, Leadership, Innovation
standing employees from through the telephone or
throughout the CIBC by email. US based film company to hold audition
group for a week of cele-
bratory events in Hawaii, A cocktail reception in for new movie in SVG this weekend
where they got the the evening at the Crane
chance to mingle with Resort where they were COURT 13, A FILM pro- children who leave their will visit primary schools in 2016 and the film crew
senior officers of the staying was followed by duction company based in homes and are brought to throughout the state and is hoping to find a young
CIBC group and take part an awards dinner at New Orleans, USA, will be a place where the connec- also hold open auditions talented lead actor from St
in business sessions and Champers Restaurant the in St Vincent and the tion between time and at the Cruise Ship Vincent and the
fun activities. following evening, which Grenadines this weekend aging has been suspend- Terminal on Saturday, May Grenadines who will bring
brought the weekend to a to hold auditions for a ed. 30 and Sunday, May 31. the film much closer to
As a continuation of close. The winners also new movie. reality.
their “Player of the went on a tour of the The Court 13 casting Court 13 Films recently
Series” recognition, the island, which included a The movie which is enti- team arrived in the coun- won four Academy The film crew will
group, including Collis, a visit to the Animal Flower tled “Old Young” is a fea- try yesterday and will Awards, including Best include the award-win-
sales specialist, recently Cave. ture length fiction film spend the weekend hold- Picture, Best Director and ning writer and director,
which will be filmed in the ing auditions for children, Best Actress for their film Benh Zeitlin. Their visit is
USA and the Caribbean. It male or female, between “Beasts of the Southern being coordinated by the
is a fantasy/adventure the ages of 5 and 10 to be Wild.” Actual filming of Department of Culture.
story, following a group of in the movie. The team the new movie will begin

National Insurance Services

Vacancy for Network Administrator

The Board of the National Insurance Services seeks to recruit a professional Network Chromium
Administrator who is certified and proficient in Microsoft Networking and in the use of Cisco or
equivalent layer 1, 2 and 3 routing and switching devices. The successful candidate must have Chromium is needed in small amounts and stored in the body. It is the referee
practical experience in designing, building and maintaining small to medium size enterprise between insulin, sugar and the cells. A deficiency can lead to diabetes. Chromium
networks. The Network Administrator must be able to use various tools such as network helps control Type 2 diabetes, making insulin work better. As we age, Chromium
analyzers to trouble shoot basic and advance performance related problems. In addition, the maintains normal sugar levels in
Network Administrator must be able to provide network traffic analysis and reports. The the blood.
Network Administrator must be able to perform stress testing as well as provide current and Chromium corrects glucose
future network traffic projections. The Network Administrator must be proficient in designing intolerance and insulin resistance
and maintaining converged networks using QoS to support voice, video and data traffic. The in diabetics, which can lead to Type
Network Administrator must also have a through understanding of implementing industry 2 diabetes. Chromium has the
standard practices of basic and advance network firewalls. ability to correct symptoms of
diabetes:
Professional Qualifications
Degree in Computer Sciences from a recognized University and/or a minimum of 5 years o Weight loss
practical Network Administrator experience o Nerve damage
o Glucose tolerance
Proficient and be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the following:
problems
• MS Windows Networking • VM Ware Architecture
Caution: Do not take Chromium yourself, unless recommended for you by a profes-
• Wireless and Security Administration • Cisco or equivalent Layer 2 and 3 Switch and Routing devices sional knowledgeable about supplementing.

Knowledge of the following: MS Windows Sever, VMware, Linux, LAN, WAN, Firewalls, DNS, Stan Horne, MD/AM, ND
VPNs, DHCP, SMTP, Telnet, TCP/IP, FTP, Cloud Computing and Security Solutions, Exchange Naturopath, Acupuncturist & Reflexologist
Server, Windows Terminal Server, and MS Office.
Tel: 784-528-6987/432-1782
Experience [email protected]
The Network Administrator candidate must have experience performing comprehensive
network management functions. For example, the candidate must have experience with
designing, implementation and administration of all networked devices of an internal network.
Must have experience with client base services such as email, storage, print servers,
enterprise antivirus solutions, enterprise backup solutions, Active Directory domains, firewalls
and VPNs.

Personal skills
Ability to manage time and meet deadlines
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work as a team member

Only suitable applicants should apply, applicants will be shortlisted and will be required to
attend an interview. All applications should be accompanied by two recent testimonials:
preferably one from the last employer.

Applications should be submitted by June 5th, 2015 to the Executive Director, National
Insurance Services, P.O. Box 305, Kingstown, St. Vincent – marked Application for
Network Administrator.







Friday, May 29, 2015. 31

Senior OECS
Squash title stays
in Vincy land

ST VINCENT AND the Slater had a perfect 9-11, 13-11, 12-10, 11-13, MEMBERS OF THE triumphant St Vincent and the Grenadines senior
Grenadines again made record of three wins out of 11-4. squash team, which pouched the OECS title for the fourth year in a row
good of home court three matches in the
advantage to lift, for the women’s Over-40 and fel- Bentick won all his four avoid total domination by women’s singles. 11-8, 11-2, 11-4.
fourth straight year, the low Vincentian Greta matches, while Adamson the Vincentians. Neville ousted Patrick The British Virgin
OECS Senior Squash title. Primus was second with won three and had one
two wins and one loss, loss. Findlay, a Vincentian by Martin of Dominica 11-3, Islands, who last won the
The host added the 2015 which was to Slater. birth, outdid his buddy 11-7, 11-8 in the final, and senior subregional title in
edition, which was spon- And, Snagg made it Keith Boyea 11-7, 11-5, 11- Zoe finished with four 2012, finished second.
sored by the National When the two squared three years in a row, when 4, to capture the men’s 60 wins.
Lotteries Authority and off, Slater triumphed 13- he outdid Kevin and over singles. They will be looking to
Ezone, copping the three 11, 13-11, 3-11, 6-11, 11-9, Hannaway, also of St She outlasted compatri- disrupt St Vincent and the
teams’ (men’s, women’s as they carried the match Vincent and the For the Sorrentinos, ot Caroline Dubois into Grenadines’ reign when St
and veterans’) titles as well to the distance. Grenadines, 11-5, 11-7, 11- Neville won the men’s 50 second place. When both Lucia hosts the 2016 edi-
as three of the six individ- 9 in the final of the men’s and over and Zoe - the met, Zoe Sorrentino won tion.(RT)
ual champions. Like Slater, Bentick singles.
made it a customary pro-
Championing the indi- cedure, but had to sweat The British Virgin
vidual accolades for St to see off second placed Islands, in the persons of
Vincent and the Mike Adamson of the Winston Findlay, Neville
Grenadines were Sherian British Virgin Islands. Sorrentino and Zoe
Slater, James Bentick and Sorentino, stepped up to
Jules Snagg. Taking the contest to
five sets, Bentick prevailed SVGFF part of inaugural

CONCACAF Women’s Day success

THE EXECUTIVE of the St received a football, added day were to “Generate investment in women’s
Vincent and the to the public’s involve- awareness about the football and unite every
Grenadines Football ment in the short presen- transformative power of Member Association in
Federation did its part in tation ceremony. women’s football for girls creating a memorable day
making the first ever and women....Promote of women’s football.”
Confederation of North Head of the women’s and encourage continued
America, Central America committee for football AWARDEES:
WINSTON FINDLAY (left), winner of the men’s and the Caribbean here, Yolande London, Youngest player
Associations of Football told SEARCHLIGHT that Areka Hooper (left)
over 60, gets his trophy from the man he beat – (CONCACAF) Women’s she was satisfied with the and oldest player
Football Day, one of satis- day’s outcome. who participated in
Keith Boyea of sponsors Ezone. faction. the football festival
“We were happy that we Natasha Sampson
Middlesex off to The SVGFF, like 36 of the were able to join with our
great start in BCL other 41 member associa- CONCACAF countries in
tions of CONCACAF, celebrating the women’s
MIDDLESEX CRICKET CLUB bowled off to a great start in staged a day of activity, day,” London said.
the Brooklyn Cricket League (BCL) when they pocketed last Saturday at the
their first win against their Vincentian counterparts Calliaqua Playing Field. A “It was a joy to spend
Queensbury at Sea View on Saturday, 16 May. football festival, which the day with our females
consisted of small sided in football, simply enjoy-
Taking first strike, Middlesex, under the newly appointed games, consumed the ing the game...Football is
captaincy of Rod Michael, scored an impressive 255 all out. day’s main focussed activi- fun and I hope more
Michael led from the front, stroking 76 and Treldon ty. females will become
McMillan contributed 47. involved in the game.... We
At the end of the com- are committed to do our
For Queensbury, Bruno Henry was the most successful petition, Fresh Youths part to see this hope
bowler, collecting 5 for 52 and Marcellus Stanford – 2 for emerged winners, with My materialize,” the tireless
32. Youth placing second. London related.
North Leeward and
In response, Queensbury, despite losing some early Roseans tied for the third According to CONCA-
wickets, rallied back, but were dismissed for 204. Charles place. CAF, the objectives of the
Lee struck 61.
Scoring the most goals - HAPPY FEMALE FOOTBALLERS at last Saturday’s hosting of the inaugural
Bowling for Middlesex, Dominic Audain finished with 4 14, was Fresh Youths’ CONCACAF’s Women’s Football Day at the Calliaqua Playing Field.
for 37, Sherwin Brazil – 2 for 33 and following up his bat- Janique Browne.
ting efforts, Treldon Mc Millan took 2 for 41, as Middlesex
won by 51 runs. Taking the prize for the
oldest player on show was
After the break for Memorial weekend, Cavaliers will play Natasha Sampson, with
back-to-back matches. the youngest being Areka
Hooper. Both Sampson
On Saturday, they face newcomers Janoon at Seaview and Hooper represented
and on Sunday engage Yankee at Marine Park A. North Leeward.

Also on Saturday, Queenberry will face Pak Brighton at The four top teams
Marine Park B, with Middlesex taking on Diplomats at received trophies and
Marine Park C and Imperial face off with Yankee at Marine quantities of soft drinks,
Park D. while the individual recip-
ients got trophies and
On Sunday, Janoon will play Queensbury at Marine Park balls.
B, while Middlesex play Miami Powers at Seaview. All
matches bowl off at 1:30 p.m. A quiz in which the win-
ner of each trivia question

32 Friday, May 29, 2015.

Hillview and Prisons contest
Bagga Softball Cricket final

HILLVIEW AND PRISONS Members of Cavaliers cricket club who travelled to Canada last weekend
will face off from 2 p.m. to face the Vincy Montreal Mets
this Saturday at the
Keartons Playing Field, in Cavaliers take return leg
the final of the Hairoun over Vincy Montreal Mets
Beer Bagga Twenty/20
Softball Cricket competi- KEZZY LEWIS took a hat trick, bowling for CAVALIERS SPORTS and Alston Bacchus, two. Previously, they simply
tion. Prisons Athletic Club last Sunday In response, Treldon played for bragging
took revenge in the rights.
The two finalists had were in trouble before a for 9, including a hat- return match of their ‘Keagan’ McMillan and
contrasting wins last veteran innings by trick, engineered Valley annual outing against Jacob Emmanuel shared President of Cavaliers
Saturday in the semi- Winston Patterson (27) Boys’ demise for 49 in 11.4 Vincy Mets Cricket Club in an opening stand of 82 Cosmos Bailey, speaking
finals. shot them up to 96 all out overs. when they travelled to from 40 balls. of the tour said, “It was
in 18.5 overs. Montreal, Canada, for an excellent trip, follow-
Hillview ended the reign Tomorrow’s final will be their annual excursion. Cavaliers were pegged ing up in the spirit from
of RSVG Police by nine Alex Jessop took 4 for 5, followed by the presenta- back by the Mets bowlers, where we left off last
runs, while Prisons ran bowling for Valley Boys. tion ceremony. After being defeated by but reached 191 for 7 week, and the excitement
out with a 47-run win over the Mets in New York the with an over to spare. in the final overs, with
the potent Valley Boys. But Kezzy Lewis, with 5 previous weekend, the game coming down
Cavaliers set about mak- Emmanuel made 51; to the wire and the ten-
Choosing to bat, ing amends by restricting Alston Bacchus got 27 sion in the oval; every-
Hillview, backed up by a their opponents to 189 and Selwyn Caine – 23. body was on their toes…
late cameo by Macrico for 8 in their 30 overs. Cavaliers winning put us
Ash (20), pushed to 114 It was the first time that in a very celebratory
for 7 from their 20 overs. Jacob Emmanuel a trophy became part of mood.”
Larry Baptiste finished bagged four scalps and the annual back-to-back
with 2 for 8. weekend tournament
between these two clubs.
When the lawmen bat-
ted, Milton Trumpet
grabbed 4 for 20, to ruffle
their top order.

There was threatening
knock of 29 by the bel-
ligerent Saline George, but
RSVG Police still halted for
105.

Earlier that day, Prisons,
who elected to bat first,

Twin athletes assured of

sponsorship by PM Gonsalves

FROM LEFT: Lafesha France, Darria Matthias, Zita Vincent, Shantel TWIN ATHLETES Reberto
Williams, Zamesha Myle. Missing from photo is Tamara Woodley. and Reuberth Boyde have
been assured by the Prime
Young female athletes medal at Minister of sponsorship.

Hampton International Games Prime Minister Dr Ralph
Gonsalves, during his
THE SIX YOUNG females Also taking gold in the second in the 400m. Her address to the Youth Arm TWIN ATHLETES Reberto and Reuberth Boyde
who represented St 1500m was Zita Vincent, timing was 59.99 seconds. Convention of the Unity
Vincent and the whose time was 5 minutes Labour Party (ULP) on Trinidad and Tobago on a stipend was paid to
Grenadines at the staging 14.57 seconds. Placing The Vincentians con- Sunday, May 24, made the the weekend of May 19 to them, they would not
of the Hampton second was Tamara tested in other events, but commitment to the take part in Hampton travel to the games. A
International Games at Woodley in 5 minutes did not medal. youngsters, after it had International Games. decision was then taken to
the Hasely Crawford 21.21 seconds, as St been reported that there However, at a meeting omit the promising sprint-
Stadium in Trinidad last Vincent and the Matthias was fourth in had been a falling out held to brief the athletes ers from the team.
weekend, all medalled at Grenadines finished one the Under-16, 100m, while between the twins and selected, the Boydes
the event. and two in the Under-16 France placed fifth in the Team Athletics SVG returned their uniforms, SEARCHLIGHT also
category. 400m, also in that age (TASVG). giving the local track and understands that TASVG
The quartet of Darria group. field body an ultimatum. has no policy in relation
Matthias, Zamesha Myle, Woodley claimed her “I don’t want to get The duo stated that unless to granting stipends for
Lafesha France and second silver in the Vincent was fourth in involved in any dispute such regional meets.(KW)
Shantel Williams took gold Under-16, 800m run. Her the 800m, in 2 minutes with them and the athlet-
in the 4x100m girls Under- time was 2 minutes 28.36 33.32 seconds; Williams ics association, but I want
18. The Vincentians’ win- seconds. placed fifth in the 200m to say here for them, that I
ning time was 49.38 sec- Under-18 in 25.31 seconds want this week, the coach
onds. Competing in the and Myle – fifth in the to call the Comrade and I
Under-18, Williams placed 200m Under-16, clocking will arrange sponsorship.
25.90 seconds.
“And until I arrange
sponsorship, I will take
the money from my pock-
et to help these boys,”
Gonsalves promised.

In our May 19 edition,
SEARCHLIGHT reported
that the boys had been
selected as part of the ath-
letics team to travel to

Friday, May 29, 2015. 33

Obits

In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam

Naney McKie Gwendolyn Gittens Charles Gunsam Taswya Cambridge Davidson Stephenson Christine Icilma Jack
Ambris
In loving memory of our In loving memory of In loving memory of In loving memory of our better known as ‘Silma
dear Naney McKie of Clare Gwendolyn ‘Tanty Gwen’ Charles Gunsam of dear Taswya Elizabeth Cam- In loving memory of Jack’ and ‘Tanty’ of Stubbs,
Valley, departed from us on Gittens who is sleeping in La Croix, who died bridge, who left us suddenly Pastor Davidson Stephenson
who departed this life on
May 30, 2008. the arms of our Lord. May 27, 1991 four years ago Ambris 29th May 2013
May 30th, 2011 of Diamond Village
Your presence we miss, May 29, 2014. A light from our household Memories of you will always It’s two years already since
your loving memory we gone, live on in our hearts, 23rd July 1926 – you left us, Tanty,
treasure, forgetting you Those special moments of And the many lives you have 27th May 2014
you will always bring a A voice we love stilled. So go and run free with the
never. touched As we loved you, so we angels
smile, if only we could have A place is vacant in our With tender loving care, missed you.
Lovingly remembered by: you back for just a little home, Dance around the golden
your daughter Verene; while. surely, In our memory you are clouds
son-in-law Joseph; Which can never be filled. You will dwell in the house always near.
Then we could sit and talk For the Lord has chosen you
grandchildren: Ann Marie, again just like we used to Sadly missed by wife, of the Lord forever. Love remembers always, to be with him and we
Wilton, Andrew and DJ; do, you always meant so children, grandchildren, “We know not where the bringing many a silent tear. should feel nothing but
sisters: Ida, Edna, Violetha; very much and always will many relatives and friends. islands lift Their fronded Fond memories linger every proud although he has
day, remembrance keeps taken you from us
brothers, nieces and do too. Rest in peace. palms in Air,
nephews. We only know you cannot you near. And our pain a lifetime will
The fact that you’re no drift Beyond God’s love and Gone, dear father, but not last
May your soul continue to longer here will always forever, for one day we shall
rest in peace. cause us pain, but you’re care.” Your memory will never
forever in our hearts until we Sadly missed and fondly meet again. escape us
remembered by your daugh- How we miss your smiling
meet again. ter “Tas Jn,“ mom, dad, But make us glad for the
brothers and their wives, face time we did have. Your face
nieces, nephews, aunts, But you left us to remember will always be hidden deep
uncles, cousins, close friends no one, no! No one on earth
inside our hearts
in SVG and USA; can take your place. Each precious moment you
your co-workers and stu- You are not forgotten, Father
dents at Brooklyn High dear, nor ever shall you be. gave us shall never, ever
School for leadership and As long as life and memory depart
community service, whom
last, dear Father, you will So go and run free with the
you encouraged and always have a place in our angels
inspired; also, the members
hearts. As they sing so tenderly
of Club “Vincii Cares” in Lovingly remembered by And please be sure to tell
Brooklyn NY, whose annual your children and grandchil- them to take good care of
Book Drive is held in your you for me. Forever loved
dren in SVG and USA. and greatly missed by your
honour. family and friends..sleep on,
Continue to rest in
Tanty...may you RIP.
peace, “Tas.”

PROGRAMME GUIDE FOR MAY 29 - JUNE 4, 2015

May 29 May 30 May 31 June 1 June 2 June 3 June 4

MORNING MORNING MORNING MORNING MORNING MORNING MORNING
6:00 CNN NEWS 6:00 CNN NEWS 6:00 CNN NEWS
6:00 CNN NEWS 6:00 CNN NEWS 6:00 CNN NEWS 6:00 CNN NEWS 9:00 700 CLUB 9:00 HOUSE HUNTERS 9:00 DR. PHIL
10:00 MY WIFE & KIDS 10:00 INT’L HOME SERIES 10:00 INT’L HOME SERIES
9:00 700 CLUB 7:30 LITTLE EINSTEINS 7:30 YOUR DESTINY 9:00 HOUSE HUNTERS 11:00 GILMORE GIRLS
WEST INDIES VS. AUSTRALIA WEST INDIES VS. AUSTRALIA
10:00 CARIBBEAN NEWSLINE 8:18 CARMEN SANDIEGO 8:30 TRINITY IN TOUCH 10:00 MOVIE ACTION ‘PG 13’ AFTERNOON
12:00 SVGTV MIDDAY NEWS AFTERNOON AFTERNOON
10:30 EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND 9:00 BATMAN, AVENGERS, LANTERN 9:00 TEHILLAH MINISTRIES “WHY DID I GET MARRIED?” 12:30 HEADLINE NEWS 12:30 HEADLINE NEWS 12:30 HEADLINE NEWS
10:00 MOVIE COMEDY ‘PG’ 9:30 FAITH & TRUTH 11:53 TBA 1:00 AIR WOLF 5:00 KICKIN’ IT 5:00 SPONGEBOB
11:00 BOY MEETS WORLD 2:00 LAW & ORDER: SVU
“KUNG FU PANDA: 2” 10:00 TURNING POINT 3:00 DIVORCE COURT EVENING EVENING
4:00 MOVIE COMEDY ‘PG’ 6:00 AGRI BUSINESS 6:00 PIONEER WOMAN
AFTERNOON 11:31 WILD KRATTS 10:30 JUDGING AMY AFTERNOON 6:30 TELE-CLASSIFIEDS 6:30 TELE- CLASSIFIEDS
12:00 SVGTV MIDDAY NEWS 12:00 SVGTV MIDDAY NEWS “SHREK: 2” 6:35 SVGTV OBITUARIES 6:35 SVGTV OBITUARIES
12:30 HEADLINE NEWS AFTERNOON 11:15 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 12:30 HEADLINE NEWS 5:33 BETWEEN THE LIONS 6:45 SVGTV NEWS 6:45 SVGTV NEWS
1:00 FAMILY FEUD 1:00 FAMILY FEUD 7:55 WOMEN OF DESTINY 7:50 A.P.I. PRESENTS
2:00 CSI: CRIME SCENE 12:00 MOVIE COM ‘PG’ “MIRROR MIRROR” AFTERNOON 2:00 CRIMINAL MINDS EVENING 8:25 SERVING THE PEOPLE 9:00 BOLD & BEAUTIFUL
3:00 PHINEAS & FERB 1:46 TBA 3:00 DR. OZ SHOW 6:00 PIONEER WOMAN 9:00 BARGAIN TV 9:35 CARIBBEAN NEWSLINE
4:00 MIGHTY MED 12:00 HOUSE HUNTERS 4:00 FAIRLY ODD PARENTS 6:30 TELE – CLASSIFIEDS 10:00 MOVIE DRAMA ‘PG 13’ 10:00 MOVIE HORROR ‘PG’
5:00 KICKIN’ IT 2:00 THE BLUE PLANET 5:00 SPONGEBOB 6:35 SVGTV OBITUARIES
3:00 LINE & LENGTH 12:30 BIBLE SPEAKS 5:30 CARIBBEAN POWER 6:45 SVGTV NEWS “THE ILLUSIONIST” “JAWS: 2”
EVENING 3:30 TBA 1:00 DIRECTION 7:50 A.P.I. PRESENTS 12:00 MOVIE CRIME ‘R’ 12:30 MOVIE HORROR ‘PG’
6:00 YES THERE IS HOPE 4:00 DRAMA TIME 2:00 MOVIE ACTION ’PG 13’ OUTREACH 9:00 BOLD & BEAUTIFUL
6:30 TELE-CLASSIFIEDS 5:00 INSIDE STORY 9:35 CARIBBEAN NEWSLINE “HARD CANDY” “JAWS: 3-D”
6:35 SVGTV OBITUARIES “BORN TO RACE” EVENING 10:00 OUTLANDER 3:30 MOVIE DRAMA ‘R’ 2:45 MOVIE HORROR ‘PG 13’
3:30 MOVIE ACTION ‘PG 13’ 11:00 MOVIE COMEDY ‘PG 13’
“360” “JAWS: THE REVENGE”
EVENING “BORN TO RACE: FAST TRACK“ “THINK LIKE A MAN TOO” 5:00 CNN NEWS 4:45 HALT & CATCH FIRE
6:00 AUSTIN & ALLY 5:00 ATMOSPHERE FOR MIRACLES 12:50 OUTLANDER 5:00 CNN NEWS
6:30 LIVING WATER 5:30 PASTOR CHRIS TEACHING 1:55 MOVIE COMEDY ‘R’

6:45 SVGTV NEWS 7:00 SVGTV NEWS EVENING 6:00 IN TOUCH “NEXT FRIDAY”
7:55 CARIBBEAN PASSPORT 7:25 SPORTWEEK 6:00 HEALTH TALK 3:40 MOVIE DRAMA ‘R’
8:25 FOR BETTER OR WORSE 7:55 VOICE OF FREEDOM 6:30 FLASH BACK 6:30 TELE - CLASSIFIEDS
9:00 BOLD & BEAUTIFUL 8:25 HOME IMPROVEMENT 7:00 MOVIE COM ‘PG’ “OVER THE HEDGE” 6:35 SVGTV OBITUARIES “THE ASTRONAUT’S WIFE”
9:25 CARIBBEAN NEWSLINE 9:00 ON STAGE 8:30 MOVIE COMEDY ‘PG’ “ICE AGE: 2” 6:45 SVGTV NEWS 5:00 CNN NEWS
10:00 OUTLANDER 10:00 MOVIE COMEDY ‘PG 13’ 10:00 MOVIE SCI-FI ‘PG 13’ “DIVERGENT” 7:55 ENCOUNTER
11:05 MOVIE ACTION ‘R’ 8:25 THE LAW & YOU
“GROWN UPS: 2”
“GET CARTER” 11:45 MOVIE COMEDY ‘R’ “RICHARD 12:25 MOVIE DRAMA ‘PG’ “BLACK 9:00 WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW
12:50 MOVIE ACTION ‘PG 13’ 11:05 CHRISLEY
PRYOR: SUNSET STRIP” NATIVITY”
“MASTER & COMMANDER” 1:10 MOVIE DRAMA ‘R’ 2:05 MOVIE COMEDY ‘PG’ “PERCY 4:05 LAW & ORDER: SVU
3:15 MOVIE HORROR ‘R’“NOTHING JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS” 5:00 CNN NEWS
“JUST ANOTHER DAY”
2:45 MOVIE ACTION ‘PG 13’ “POMPEII” 3:55 MOVIE ACTION ‘PG 13’
LEFT TO FEAR” “MR. NICE GUY”
MM E GUIDE FOR DECEMBER4:35 MOVIE COM ‘PG 13’ “COYOTE UGLY” 19 - DECEMBER 25
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Fishermen bring in less than half the total weight of fish caught in 2014

ALTHOUGH MORE THAN pated this year, as opposed to vessel “Ray J,” also won the third set of table mats and one box of and Hamlett George in Class 3;
16,000 pounds of fish were 130 in the same number of place for the largest number of Maggi fish seasoning. Augustine Warner, Julian
reeled in by fishers over six boats last year. fish, with 81 heads, and third Bradshaw and Staney Bradshaw
weeks, during activities to mark heaviest single fish (32 pounds). Other winners included Eli in Class 2; Nelson Mcguire,
40 days of recognition of fisher- 19 boats returned with catch Slater for heaviest catch in the William Oliver, Andrew Gould,
folk and the fishing industry, it this year, compared with 24 in Among his prizes, the Green Beach Seine Competition; and Philroy Matthews in Class 1.
was less than had been caught 2014, with an average of 302.5 Hill resident won himself a Lester Hazel in the Row Boat
during last year’s competition. pounds, while the average 75Hp Yamaha 2-Stroke Competition; Orla Matthews in During last Monday’s closing
weight of fish per boat this year Outboard Engine, one trophy, the Female Competition; Rodiko
The Fisherman’s Day activities was 171.4 pounds. three life jackets, one case of Williams in the Junior q Continued on Page 24
culminated last Monday, with outboard oil, an umbrella, one Competition; William Dabreo
the tally on the final day indicat- The six Mondays of competi-
ing that fishermen had hauled tion yielded 16,673.7
in less than half of the total pounds of fish.
caught the previous year,
despite similar weather condi- Claiming the title
tions and more fishers going out of Fisherman of the
to sea. Year was Ray
Anthony Clarke,
On the final Monday of com- with his total catch
petition, a total of 3,257 pounds of 3,111.8 pounds of
of fish were caught, compared fish.
to 7,259 caught in 2014.
Clarke and his
160 fishers in 44 boats partici- crew, competing in
Class One on their

MEMBERS OF THE Spiritual Baptists faith as they march through the streets of Kingstown to cele-
brate another anniversary of their freedom to worship

Spiritual Baptists celebrate freedom to
worship with procession and worship service

THERE WAS A huge With a procession that in a worship service, led with the turnout, as there
turnout of members of began at the Peace
the Spiritual Baptist faith Memorial Hall, hundreds by Archdeacon Ian Enoch. were more members in
last Sunday, as they took of Spiritual Baptists
to the streets of clapped, sang and danced Speaking with SEARCH- attendance than in the
Kingstown to celebrate their way through the
another anniversary of streets to the Victoria LIGHT, Chancellor the past two years of celebrat-
their freedom to worship. Park, where they took part
Reverend Parnel R ing National Spiritual

FISHERMAN OF THE Year Ray Anthony Clarke Campbell – a prominent Baptists’ Day.
with his 75Hp Yamaha 2-Stroke outboard engine
Queen’s counsel – said
that he was very pleased q Continued on Page 17

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