Clint Basdeo, Tropical Nights In Facebook Spat!

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Clint Basdeo, Tropical Nights In Facebook Spat!
The issue of inferior and unacceptable service
standards at Caribbean Canadian owned
restaurants has again reared its ugly and
unpleasant head. Clint Basdeo, one of the
Canadian Caribbean Community's most
popular personalities recently posted on
Facebook his rather unpleasant experience at
Tr o p i c a l N i g h t s . H a v i n g r e c e i v e d
indescribably inferior service all evening
Basdeo was presented with a bill from his
waitress bearing the name CUNT as the client.
“she printed out the bill with the name CUNT
as the client, all this after giving her the tip, I
call her over and she laughing about the name I
speak to the owner Nizam and he says it's a
mistake, not one apology!!!!!
Basdeo's posting of the incident resulted in a
deluge of universally unflattering comments
from fellow Facebook posters. It also stimulated some weirdly contrasting
responses from Tropical Nights co-owner Bibi Hanif.
In her initial response Hanif was overly apologetic:
. I am so so sorry for this. How can we make this up to you. I want to fully
apologize to you for have that kind of experience. You are right, we have
enough waitress that there should be no excuse for this type of service. I
would like to meet with you personally to apologize and try and make this up
to you."
Hamid's initial apologetic message was very soon followed by another that
was far less so:,
"Clint, you are going to do what you want to do...from my first message I
realized that there is no way of rationalizing with you. The waitress honestly
made a mistake with your name,.why can't you accept that. I would strongly
suggest that you speak to the owner "Nigel". I frankly don't care who you are
or how powerful you are....I am not intimated easily. You are smearing
Tropical Nights name and staff because of an incident between you and one
waitress….You are an idiot, post this!!!!! I am glad you posted my clip so
that your people can see that we at least tried to appease you. Don't push my
buttons either.."
Basdeo then reported his receipt of yet another message from Hamid who
had referred to him as an idiot!
“Clint, Tropical Nights over the past three years has been growing faster
than we anticipate, and we are trying really hard to keep up with the service
and food on a timely basis. We are a lot better this year than last, and we will
be a lot better next year. Most of the time, we do get great compliments about
service and food, however, because we are the busiest out there, we do fall
short, and unfortunately some of our customers get caught up in that…we
apologize profusely to those customers. We are trying to build a beautiful
atmosphere for the Caribbean community; we understand that we need to get
it right. Our growth has been tremendous; saying that, we as a community
should help each other get up rather than take each other down. We are
always willing to listen to positive criticism. We must stick together as a
community. We are trying to build something that we can all be proud of.
Tropical Nights will strive to be the best of any community, providing
quality product and delivering good service at a reasonable price.”
Basdeo has indicated plans to relay his undesirable experience to entities
within Toronto's mainstream media.
CDB Grant For Caribbean Music Digitalization
The Board of
Directors of the
Caribbean
Development
Bank (CDB) has
approved a grant to support the digitalisation of
Caribbean music. Guyana is among the Caribbean
countries to benefit from the initiative.
According to a statement from the CDB, the
intervention responds to the global shift to digital
music distribution, which has placed the Caribbean
music industry at a significant disadvantage on the
international scene.
The release said introduction of digital music
platforms and products has made it difficult for
Caribbean music stakeholders to recover royalties
from music sales. Many remain constrained by high
levels of piracy that have come with the digital age.
In addition, infrastructure essential for success in
digital music distribution—including major regional
record labels, music publishers and
distributors—has been weak in the Caribbean.
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Volume 10 • Number 15 • August 17, 2016
Province Supporting 11 New
Bridge Training Projects
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The province is investing $3.35
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Ontario Bridge Training Program to
help internationally trained
professionals find jobs that match
their skills and experience.
The investment will support 11 new
bridge training projects that will:
- Improve access to career assistance
services for internationally trained
immigrants, for example career
mentoring, employment events,
language skills-training and a microloan program.
- Help employers recruit, hire and
retain internationally trained
immigrants, with networking events,
an online recruiting service and
employer workshops.
- Identify newcomers' transferrable
skills and alternate career pathways
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Every year, Ontario's Bridge Training
Program helps over 6,000
internationally trained professionals
get the help they need to find jobs that
match their skills and experience.
Increasing immigrant employment
rates is key to growing the province's
globally connected economy.
Investing in supports for
internationally trained professionals
is part of the government's economic
plan to build Ontario up and deliver
on its number-one priority to grow the
economy and create jobs. The fourpart plan includes helping more
people get and create the jobs of the
future by expanding access to highquality college and university
education. The plan is making the
largest infrastructure investment in
hospitals, schools, roads, bridges and
transit in Ontario's history and is
investing in a low-carbon economy
driven by innovative, high-growth,
export-oriented businesses. The plan
is also helping working Ontarians
achieve a more secure retirement
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Caribana Weekend Fuh
Fun, Angels
Clash. And The Winner Is!
The Guyana overseas diaspora's top
two music bands, Canada's Fuh Fun
and the US based Angels Caribbean
Band, clashed in Toronto over the
recent Caribana weekend. At stake
was bragging rights as to which of
the two was a) better sounding and
b)commanded the greatest audience
reaction. Based on feedback
received from those who attended all
three events at which the two bands
performed, Fuh Fun was the hands
down winner.
Angels Caribbean were the featured
band at the Caribana Friday, Saints
CaribJam. Their first set which
lasted well over an hour, was
extremely well received as
evidenced by the dance floor which
was jam packed throughout. The
high created by that introductory
performance very quickly dissipated
however with the Band's second set
introduction of its totally off tune
female vocalist. A disaster from
which the evening never recovered.
In contrast Fuh Fun's high energy
sets at its own Caribana Sunday Jam,
were entirely well received. The
dance floor was jam packed
throughout and the greater majority
of the Scarborough Rembrandt
attending patrons remained until the
very end. Excellent food and the
outstanding music, coupled with the
very nice crowd of attendees made
this year's Fuh Fun Caribana one of
the very best the Band has ever
hosted.
From all reports, Fuh Fun also totally
outplayed Angels at the Caribana
Monday Last Lap Lime.
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Guest Commentary:
A Most Memorable Caribana Weekend!
This year's Caribana Weekend will for me now rank
as one of the most memorable and enjoyable I've had
within recent times. So much so that the experienced
enjoyment continued well into the week beyond.
The Resident Love Goddess Lyn having celebrated
her Birthday on August 4, there were also
celebration events the following Saturday and
Sunday.
The weekend kicked off with the Friday, July 29
Saints Toronto Alumni's annual Caribjam, an event
which due to other commitments, I'd never before
found the time to attend. This year's major attraction
was the Angel's Caribbean Band, which had created
quite the reputation for itself from its reportedly
outstanding on stage performances at last year's Last
Lap Lime.
With an almost sold out crowd in attendance, Angels
soon had the CaribJam in high gear, packing the
dance floor with a high energy, extended first set that
was extremely well received. In between DJ Get
Busy had also played some outstanding sets of
totally enjoyable tunes. Within its first two hours the
Saints CaribJam party was therefore warming up
very nicely and promising to be a thoroughly
enjoyable evening.
That promise however disappeared immediately and
almost completely with Angels' second set
introduction of its female lead vocalist. The very
best that can be said of her totally off tune renditions
is that she should be advised to seek another career!
It was an absolute disaster from which Angels,
despite its very best desperate efforts, simply could
not recover. Like many others, myself and the
Resident Love Goddess, soon found ourselves
heading for the exit long before the scheduled 1:00
am close.
Despite the musical let down, as a first time
experience, Saints Caribjam wasn't a bad lime at all.
The crowd was a very nice, albeit somewhat
“mature” mixture of Guyanese-Canadians of all
ethnicities, with a few other Caribbean nationalities
and a sprinkling of Canadians thrown in for good
measure. For me personally, the most pleasing
aspect of the evening was the somewhat surprising
presence of my Guyana based cousin, Carolyn
Rahaman, nee McWatt, looking as lovely as ever. As
she often does, Carolyn had managed to organize her
travels so as to be here for the Caribana Weekend and
this year's Last Lap Lime. It was an absolute delight
to see her in person!
A relatively quiet, no Toronto Carnival Parade
attendance Saturday, was duly followed by FuhFun's
Annual Caribana Sunday at Scarborough's
Rembrant Banquet Hall. Excellent food, a very
elegant, attractive and altogether nice close to 300
attendees crowd, plus some outstandingly enjoyable
music from FuhFun's high energy sets as well as
Deejay TeeCee, made for a most memorable
evening. Indisputably one of the very best Fuh Fun
has ever hosted.
From all appearances The Resident Love Goddess
was totally pleased and fully appreciative of
everything I did to make her August 4 Birthday as
enjoyable and memorable as it was. The evening
ended with our having ventured down to Pickering's
Frenchman's Bay to enjoy, in the company of
thousands of others, the melodic rhythms of the
ageless Bing Serrao led Ramblers.
The following Saturday saw the Resident Love
Goddess Lyn hosting some forty of her relatives and
closest friends for a backyard lime at her Pickering
home, for which I was assigned bartending duties.
Suffice to say that evening proved to be so enjoyable
that the last guests didn't leave until 2:30 am.
Somewhat groggily and obviously lacking sleep, we
both however managed to summon sufficient energy
to make our way down to the Carib branded
Drupati's Cruise on board the Enterprise. Although
it was noticeably late in leaving and back well before
the promised four hours, it was nevertheless a
thoroughly enjoyable affair, made even more so by
the presence of the very attractive Carib girls and
their distribution of complimentary cans of the
Caribbean's best beer. Our thanks as always to Mr
Carib himself, Horace Bhopalsingh for his
customary, highly outstanding, hospitality.
All in all a most memorable and thoroughly
enjoyable weekend. Can't wait for next year!
Worth Repeating: Guest Editorial
Safeguards Against Terrorism In The Caribbean Needed Now!
Jamaica Observer Sunday, August 07, 2016
In the English-speaking Caribbean
there is a well-entrenched tradition of
self-delusion; of pretending that some
of our most pressing problems do not
exist. For example, in Jamaica we
pretend that we have colour prejudice
but not class conflict; and in Trinidad,
there is the pretence that there is no
racism between Indians and Africans.
A Pan-Caribbean delusion is that there
is no terrorism, but there is crime.
There is no home-grown terrorism: the
threat, if any, comes from outside and
does not involve the Caribbean.
However, terrorism has been practised
in the English-speaking Caribbean for
some time as the region has
experienced violent acts intended to
intimidate, destabilise or remove a
government to achieve goals which
may be political, economic, ethnic, or
religious.
The murder of Mr Walter Rodney in
Guyana and the killing of Prime
Minister Maurice Bishop in Grenada
were acts of terrorism. The attempted
coup in Trinidad and Tobago in 1990
was an act of terrorism. Rival dons and
their criminal organised gangs in
Jamaica and elsewhere in the
Caribbean use acts of violence to
maintain control of certain areas or
aspects of their criminal activities.
While the region has been able, so far,
to manage acts of terrorism, the
possibility of the Caribbean being
drawn into global acts of terror beyond
the capacity of Caribbean governments
to control is not as far-fetched as it
appears.
This scary prospect is spawned by
media reports that Trinidadian
Muslims have, and continue on an
increasing scale, to volunteer to fight
for Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria and
Iraq. Even if the numbers are small, this
development poses a potentially
devastating threat to national security
because it portends issues that the
Caribbean has not had to deal with and
may not be adequately prepared to
counter. This is so particularly in cases
where individuals who, after fighting
with or being trained by ISIS, return to
their country where they have
committed no crime.
The US Southern Command has
warned that the next frontier for jihadi
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recruiting is likely to be Latin America
and the Caribbean. The latest issue of
the ISIS magazine,Dabiq, features two
stories on Caribbean jihadis: one was
an obituary and the other an interview
with a Trinidadian talking about having
been arrested, investigated, and
ultimately released by the Trinidadian
authorities.
While we are not in a position to verify
the facts, there is sufficient smoke to
wonder if there is a fire. We urge
Caribbean governments, their security
forces and their allies, in particular the
United States, to take seriously the
possibility of Caribbean citizens being
involved with global terrorist networks
and implement the necessary policies
and safeguards.
Tony McWatt
Selwyn Baboolal, Chef Phillip Hendricks,
Dr. Richard Lai, Isa Rahamat, Zorena Sawh,
Vegentia Ramkhelawan, Dr. George Traitses
Oumarally and Baboolal
Haroon Gafur
Julie Rambali, infiniteLinx.ca
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Babies Born With
Microcephaly
BRIDGETOWN, The Ministry of
Health is investigating the cause of
microcephaly in two babies
delivered at the Queen Elizabeth
Hospital this week. In a statement,
the ministry said that the doctors at
the QEH are carrying out
investigations to determine whether
the birth defects are linked to the
Zika virus or cytomegalovirus
infection during pregnancy.
The statement added:
“Microcephaly is a birth defect in
which a baby's head is smaller than
expected when compared to babies
of the same sex and age. Babies with
microcephaly often have smaller
brains that might not have
developed properly.
“On average, two to three babies are
born with microcephaly every year,
unrelated to Zika, in Barbados. To
date, there has been no increase in
the number of newborns with
microcephaly. Additionally, no
children born to mothers who tested
positive for Zika have been
diagnosed with microcephaly.
“Pregnant women suspected or
confirmed with Zika infection are
monitored at the high-risk antenatal
clinic at the QEH, and these two
cases of microcephaly were not
among those being monitored.
Currently, 14 pregnant women have
been identified with the Zika Virus;
of these seven have given birth and
there were no obvious birth defects
detected in those babies”.
Shootings May Cause
Jolly Roger
Cruises To Be Aborted
BRIDGETOWN, The August 7 in the back of the head while
night's triple shooting may have attending the Overdose cruise on
been the last straw for owners of board the ship. Kemari Lewis,
the Jolly Roger, who are 19, of Black Rock, St Michael,
contemplating aborting night- was reportedly shot in the left
time cruises.
s h o u l d e r, w h i l e K a d e e m
M a r t i n B y n o e , m a n a g i n g Maycock, 20, of Baxter's Road,
director of Black Pearl Party The City, was reportedly shot in
Cruises, the company that owns the left foot.
and operates the Jolly Roger Bynoe said that he had not made
boat, said even though that would the final decision but the only
affect profits it seemed the only answer was to shut down the
solution.
business and suspend all night
On August 7 around 10:15 p.m., cruises.
Ronisha Wilkinson, 17, was shot
Norman Sue Bakery Ltd.
Thanks for your loyal and much appreciated continuing support.
CARIBBEAN GRAPHIC
LIAT Passenger Fined
For Bomb Threat
ST JOHN'S, Antigua, A Guadeloupe
man is back at home having been
convicted in Antigua for making a
bomb threat.
Francois Zavier Renaud Boisneuf,
35, was on Monday ordered to pay
EC$4,000 forthwith having pleaded
guilty to one of two charges laid
against him in connection with the
threat he made on a LIAT flight, at
the VC Bird International Airport,
on August 4. The prosecution
withdrew a charge of disorderly
conduct.
The Frenchman, who was en route
to his homeland from Barbados'
Crop Over, used the words “bomb”
and “terrorist” when repeatedly
asked by a LIAT flight attendant for
his boarding pass. The flight had
made a stop in Antigua.
Boisneuf was removed from the
flight after the remark that he had
come to blow up the plane.
The threat resulted in the bomb
squad being called in. Luggage had
to be rechecked and the flight left
the tarmac behind schedule.
Just before handing down the
decision in the St John's
Magistrates' Court, Magistrate
Conliffe Clarke told the French
national that given his education,
work and family background he
should have known better than to let
idle words and loose talk land him
before the court.
The Guadeloupian paid the fine to
avoid a six-month jail time.
Meanwhile, the airline's acting CEO
Julie Reifer-Jones has urged
passengers to be responsible, as
disruptions onboard flights or even
at airlines can be viewed as threats
to security.
HIV Negative Vincy PM Urges
Citizens To Get Tested
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Prime
Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves says
he is HIV negative.
Speaking on a tradio programme
here, Gonsalves, who turned 70 on
August 8 , said that his latest
medical examination on June 5
showed that he is in good health
and that he is also HIV negative.
He told radio listeners however
that it is important not to
discriminate against persons who
have tested positive for the virus
that causes AIDS.
He said that his father, who died at
age 85 from a prostrate problem,
could have lived longer had he
gone to his doctors more often.
The radio announcer said he had
brought up the HIV test because of
the various statements about the
prime minister posted on the social
network.
Gonsalves said he has obligations
as a leader and also has his own
personal feelings about particular
matters.
Asked about the public's right to
know, in light of concerns about
the speculation regarding the
health of the Trinidad and Tobago
Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley,
the St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Prime Minister replied “ it is a
question of judgement as to what is
disclosed”.
St Kitts PM Wants Closer
Collaboration
On Citizenship Programme
ROSEAU, Dominica, St. Kitts-Nevis
Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris
has called for closer collaboration as
Caribbean countries seek to
implement various forms of a
Citizenship by Investment
Programme (CIP) as a means of
boosting investments in their
respective countries.
Harris, who was leading a delegation
to attend the funeral of a Dominicaborn St. Kitts-Nevis Police Force
member, said that the programme is a
massive revenue earner but warned
that new entrants may take action that
could undermine the programme.
St. Kitts-Nevis, Dominica, St. Lucia
and Antigua and Barbuda have CIP
programmes allowing for foreign
investors to make significant
investments in designated areas
outlined by the countries and in
return have the opportunity to receive
citizenship from the country.
Speaking on the state-owned DBS
radio here, Harris said such
infighting would “damage the
programme as a whole because you
only need one major incident
involving one country for that to
tarnish the programme for the entire
region.
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SARU Targeting Past And
Present Offenders
GEORGETOWN, The State Asset
Recovery Unit (SARU) will not only
investigate past government
functionaries but will also carry out
probes, where necessary, on serving
state officials and Government
Ministers. Attorney General Basil
Williams volunteered the clarification
on Wednesday while casting aside
accusations that public officials who
served within and under the previous
administration were being targeted.
The Attorney General said whether
there are any present state officials
employed by the government over the
last year who needed to be
investigated, would be left to the
independent judgement of SARU.
The Minister's comments come as he
prepares for a public consultation to
be held on Thursday at the Pegasus
Hotel in relation to the State Asset
Recovery Bill.
Guyana has been working with the
assistance of the United Nations, the
World Bank and British experts to
finalize the Bill which was first
published on the Ministry of Legal
Affairs website two weeks ago.
The Bill makes provisions for the
establishment of a State Asset
Recovery Agency (SARA) which will
be headed by a Director and staffed
with police, customs, revenue and
immigration officers.
AG Williams said the Bill is largely a
civil recovery and civil remedies
legislation to ensure that state assets
unlawfully acquired by public
officials and any other persons could
be returned.
He expects that the Bill will be
presented to the National Assembly
after the recess, while pointing out
that the absence of the Bill has
resulted in SARU's work being
hampered.
In addition, the recovered assets will
be used to create a fund that will be
disbursed in relation to the operations
of SARA.
Yet Another Cocaine
Bust At CJIA
GEORGETOWN, A West Coast
Demerara man is in police custody
after another major drug bust at
Guyana's Cheddi Jagan International
Airport.
Agents of the Police Narcotics
Branch on August 8 evening (August
9), seized over 175 pounds of cocaine
in a large quantity of frozen fish and
shrimp that was about to be shipped to
New York. The bust was made just as
the cocaine laden fish shipment was
being processed through a local air
cargo service.
Several long pellet like shaped
packets of the cocaine were
discovered in a number of the frozen
fish. The packets were tightly
wrapped in white tape and plastic and
placed just above the backbone of the
fish.
The Police Narcotics agents may have
been tracing the shipment through
intelligence gathering and
information received. The suspect
was arrested at the Cheddi Jagan
Airport as he overlooked the
preparation of the drug cargo for
shipment.
Probe Ordered
GEORGETOWN, President
David Granger has appointed a
Cabinet Sub-Committee to review,
examine and report on a contract
for the storage of drugs and other
medical supplies which has
attracted some amount of
controversy since August 8.
Minister of Natural Resources and
the Environment, Raphael
Trotman has been appointed to
chair the Sub-Committee. The
team on the matter also includes
Prime Minister, Moses
Nagamootoo and Minister of
State, Joseph Harmon.
The Sub-Committee met on
August 9 at the Office of the Prime
Minister and was provided with an
extensive and detailed brief with
regard to the issues, needs and
challenges related to the storage of
medicine and medical supplies.
According to a release sent out by
the Ministry of the Presidency
yesterday, Cabinet was on
Tuesday, briefed by Minister of
Public Health Dr. George Norton
on the controversial bond contract
deal on which he was extensively
grilled by the opposition in the
Committee of Supply of the
National Assembly on August 8.
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Rush For US Visas in Jamaica
KINGSTON, The United States
Embassy in Kingston has confirmed
that all interview dates for
nonimmigrant visas have been
exhausted for the rest of the year.In
fact, the embassy said the demand for
visas is so heavy that it is scheduling 1
000 appointments daily.
A non-immigrant visa by definition is
one issued to persons who live outside
the US, but who have a desire to visit
the US temporarily for various
reasons, among them vacation,
studying or on business.
Scores of Jamaicans had been telling
local media since last month that they
were facing challenges in getting
interview dates for the remaining four
months of this year, due to what travel
agents told them was the unusually
high number of requests that have
been made of the US Embassy.
Applicants can apply directly online
to the US Embassy, but many have
opted to use the services of travel
agencies to secure interview dates for
them, for a fee.
Now, there is concern in some
quarters, as many Jamaicans are now
forced to shelve plans to visit the US
later this year, to attend various
events, including Thanksgiving
celebrations on Thursday, November
24, and spend time with family and
friends.
Joshua Polacheck, counselor for
public affairs at the US Embassy in
Kingston, has indicated that the
increase in applications had, in effect,
put a strain on the system at the
Embassy. He admitted that all the
existing dates for interviews had
expired for 2016, but insisted that the
Embassy was willing to consider
applicants who had “urgent” matters
to deal with in the US.
The US Embassy official emphasised
that certain categories of travellers
would not be facing the same
challenges as persons seeking nonimmigrant visas.
Jamaica On Track For
3.7 Million Visitors
KINGSTON, Minister of Tourism,
Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the
country is on course to exceed the
3.7 million tourists, who visited
the island last year, bringing
earnings of $2.5 billion. Since the
start of the year, Jamaica has
welcomed 2.1 million visitors, and
$1.3 billion has been earned from
the industry.
The Tourism Minister was
addressing scores of farmers and
patrons attending the second day
of the 2016 Denbigh Agricultural,
Industrial and Food Show in May
Pen, Clarendon, on Sunday (July
31).
He told his audience that over the
next five years, some five million
visitors are expected on the island.
Jamaica is expected to earn US$5
billion from this growth in arrivals,
with direct employment increasing
from 89,000 to 125,000, and
300,000 in indirect employment.
The Ministry is, therefore,
encouraging the farmers to
increase production to supply the
food needs of the industry.
He noted that farmers can obtain
loans of up to $25 million, at five
per cent interest over five years
through the EXIM Bank.
Funding For Farmers
KINGSTON, Some $20 million
for farm road repairs and $100
million for a water supply project
are two of the initiatives being put
in place to help farmers improve
production and productivity levels
in sections of St Andrew.
This was disclosed by Minister
without Portfolio in the Ministry
o f I n d u s t r y, C o m m e r c e ,
Agriculture and Fisheries JC
Hutchinson while addressing
some 30 farmers groups from six
Rural Agricultural Development
Authority (RADA) extension
areas in Kingston and St Andrew,
on August 9
With specific reference to the
coffee farmers in Eastern St
Andrew, Hutchinson noted the
various challenges they have faced
and encouraged them to continue
to persevere in their efforts. He
encouraged them to use methods
such as the intercropping of cash
crops such as scallion and thyme,
Irish potatoes, peas among others
with their coffee cultivation.
As part of efforts to increase
productivity among coffee
farmers, a group of young farmers
in Content Gap and Pampi Hut in
East Rural St Andrew will also be
provided with incentives for the
cultivation of 15 acres of coffee.
The youth project was launched
under Project Hope, an initiative in
collaboration with the Member of
Parliament for the area.
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Rowley Ill
PORT OF SPAIN, Prime Minister Dr
Keith Rowley was due to undergo
medical tests at a health clinic in the
United States on August 15 amid
widespread speculation that he is
seriously ill and calls from opposition
legislators for him to disclose the
status of his health.
Rowley, 66, who is on a two week
vacation, has acknowledged that for
the past 35 years he has managed his
health issues through diligent and
disciplined guidance from his chosen
doctors at home and in California.
“The various procedures and
processes should take about a week
and I expect to return home as soon as
it is completed and I am able to
travel,” he said, noting that “for me
and my family, my health and choices
on matters remain personal even
when one is a public figure.
“I trust that all decent right thinking
citizens will continue to see it that
way. Thanks,” said Rowley, who
became prime minister in September
last year after leading the People's
National Movement (PNM) into
office
Former prime minister Basdeo
Panday, who underwent surgery in the
United Kingdom soon after coming to
office, also agreed that the health and
medical records of a prime minister
are private and should not be shared
with the public.
But the main opposition United
National Congress (UNC) and the
Congress of the People (COP) have
called on Rowley to disclose the
nature of his illness.
COP leader Dr Anirudh Mahabir said
that as prime minister, Rowley's
health holds implications for the
nation's future
“It is our view that the Prime
Minister's health is the business of
Trinidad and Tobago, and in his
position as Prime Minister, he cannot
say it is private and confidential.
Former minister of gender, youth and
child development Verna St Rose
Greaves said there is speculation that
Rowley is suffering from “throat
cancer” and took to her Facebook
page to recall the speculation about
her health after she had cut off her
hair.
.Former head of the public service and
diplomat Reginald Dumas said that
Rowley's health should not be a
private affair.
T&T Zika Cases Now
In The Thousands!
H e a l t h M i n i s t e r Te r r e n c e
Deyalsingh has said that the number
of Zika cases they had recorded
were inaccurate and there were
more than the 247 confirmed cases,
with the likelihood that the figure
was in the thousands.
He was speaking to the media
during an August 11 mosquito
eradication exercise at Boissierre
Village, Maraval.
Members of the Insect Vector, Army
Rapid Response, Diego Martin
Regional Corporation and Zika Task
Force were present.
The exercise began at the Ellerslie
Plaza car park and took the group up
Vallot Street, across Harold and
down Tapti Road.
During the exercise, Deyalsingh
visited the home of several residents
pointing out places that were
potential breeding places for the
mosquitoes.
He shook his head and steupsed
several times as he walked away
from several premises with old
abandoned vehicles, rubbish and
empty bottles.
Deyalsingh said the purpose of the
exercise was to demonstrate the
fight against the aedes aegypti had
not waned.
Deyalsingh said the 200-plus cases
of Zika were the confirmed cases by
blood test and 84 cases were in St
George West.
Acting Chief Medical Officer
(CMO), Dr Clive Tilluckdharry,
stood beside Deyalsingh and
confirmed when asked whether the
figure of people with Zika was
numbering in the thousands.
T&T Govt To Meet
Muslims On Isis
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Why exactly are
they going to Isis?
That's the question Government is
giving priority attention to, along
with ongoing moves to tighten
overall security, National Security
Minister Edmund Dillon has said.
In seeking to examine the factors
luring people to leave T&T to join
the terror group, Dillon said
Government will engage the
Muslim community to “dialogue on
this and, together, examine root
causes.”
Dillon was contacted after local
media was able to ascertain from the
security sector that the number of
T&T nationals—fighters as well as
family members—who have gone to
Isis zones from late 2012 to date is
now estimated at close to 120, an
increase over previous figures.
Most recently, nine TT nationals
were detained in Turkey, on July 27.
They were held with a Syrian man
who was taking them via truck to
Syria for recruitment by Isis,
Turkey's Daily Sabah reported.
They are now at Turkey's Adana
Migration Centre. Government is
awaiting a report on the
circumstances of their presence
there from Turkish authorities.
Dillon said there had been a lull in
the number of people Isis-bound in
the latter half of last year, but
confirmed the security sector has
been “seeing activity.”
He acknowledged there may be
concerns on the length of time to get
information on the nine in Turkey,
due to perceived “fear of the
unknown” on the matter. He
explained the time involved—and
level of confidentiality—was to
ensure that information reaching
T&T security, and which would be
factored into any approaches, was
accurate.
The length of time may be due to
questioning being done in Turkey.
Turkey, in recent years, has been the
gateway to Isis conflict zones, since
no visa is required for T&T
nationals particularly.
In January, Turkey's “Hurriyet
News” reported four T&T nationals
were held among 913 foreign
jihadists from 57 countries fighting
with Isis, over the period January to
November 2015. T&T was the only
Caribbean country. Last Thursday,
security agencies confirmed two
T&T nationals returned—sent
back—from Turkey in January.
So far, only one T&T
person—Kareen Ibrahim—has
been deemed a terrorist under the
Anti-Terrorism Act. No T&T
nationals have so far been listed on
the United Nations' Security
Council's list of people subject to
sanctions for being involved with
Al-Qaeda and Isis.
But this might change, Dillon
confirmed, when T&T pursues
action by the Attorney General for
court declaration of 74 entities as
terrorists, among other measures.
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How To Soothe A Burnt Tongue
It's happened to the best of us at one
time or another: We know that we
should probably wait for that hot
pizza to cool down before taking a
bite, but it just looks so good. Next
thing you know - yow! The result is
searing pain from a burned tongue, a
burned mouth, and sometimes even
burned gums.
The next time you find yourself in this
embarrassing situation, take heart.
There are a number of things you can
do to provide immediate relief for the
pain and get your burned mouth back
to feeling its best. Here are tips from
dentists to help you heal and prevent
such a burn in the future.
Top Dentist Tips for a Burned
Tongue or Mouth
The damage is done - the too-hot food
has been consumed, and your burned
mouth is in pain. Now what? Suck on
an ice cube or a frozen Popsicle to
help alleviate the burning sensation.
It's also a good idea to coat your
burned tongue or mouth with
something soothing that provides
another layer of relief. Milk is an
excellent choice because of its coating
action.
Once you've taken these steps for
immediate relief, it's time to turn to
over-the-counter medications to
directly treat the burned tongue and
mouth. Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or
other pain medicine are all fine
choices. A product called Orabase
that acts as a film to cover and soothe
the area temporarily can be used.
As your burned mouth begins to heal,
you want to steer clear of certain
foods that could make the pain worse.
Avoid sharp, crunchy foods or foods
that may be spicy or contain citrus and
could exacerbate the lesion.
Also, there are a few simple strategies
that can help speed healing as you
wait for the hurt to subside. A remedy
is to squeeze a 1,000 IU vitamin E
capsule over the burn; it helps to
regenerate healthy skin and tissue.
Above all, resist touching the burned
area. Keep it clean, brush your teeth,
and give it time to heal. Your body is
remarkably capable of fixing itself.
If, despite all your efforts, the burn or
pain persists for seven days or more or
worsens, seek medical attention.
Preventing Future Burns
To avoid a burned tongue or mouth in
the future, dentists say that the best
strategy is simply to use common
sense, especially when foods and
beverages look piping hot or come
straight from the stove top or oven.
And be extra careful with hot drinks
and hot foods, small sips or small
bites may prevent you from getting
larger burns.
DOMESTIC ASSAULT
peace and be of good behaviour;
2. Joe will not be able to
communicate directly or indirectly
with Mary;
An assault is any willful attempt or 3. Joe will not be able to attend the
threat to inflict injury to another home where he was residing with
person. In the case of domestic Mary
assault, the threats or violence arc Depending on the seriousness of
usually amongst family members. the assault and Joe's background,
It is important to note that courts other conditions may be placed on
have recognized that an assault can Joe. For example if the police
b c committed without any actual determine that Joe was drinking at
the time of the incident and
physical contact.
For instance, Joe and his wife, appeared intoxicated when
Mary are in a heated argument. Joe arrested, a condition could be that
becomes so enraged that he Joe not consume any alcohol or be
punches the wall and says to Mary in any place where alcohol is sold.
"I am going to teach you a lesson". Joge must abide by these
Mary runs to the washroom and conditions until the charges are
locks herself in there and calls 911. dealt with in court. Obviously
The police arrive on scene and these conditions can be onerous
speak to Mary. Once she advises for the accused and one should
that there is a threat of violence consult a lawyer to find out how
towards her, Joe will be charged they can be varied or changed. In
with domestic assault. Once on the the Greater Toronto Area for a
scene, it is customary for the police domestic assault charge to proceed
to gather evidence, so a statement to trial, it can take anywhere from
will be taken from Mary, photos 12-15 months. The courts are
will be taken of the wall, i f extremely busy and courtroom
damaged. Joe will be also he time is at a premium and
interviewed and what he says will consequently, Joe will be obliged
to abide by his conditions .for the
be noted by the police.
Once he is charged, Joe will be duration of the time until his trial.
transported in handcuffs to the In some instances after Joe is
local police station. At the police charged, Mary indicates that she
station, he will be placed in a jail did not want Joe to be arrested and
cell. Ile will be asked if he wished she was just hoping that the police
to call a lawyer of his choice or he would attend the home and calm
can choose to speak to a lawyer Joe down. It is important to note
provided by the state for free, for that once the charge are laid, the
advice. Once the paper work is police will not withdraw the
completed, Joe might be released charge. Even if Mary advises the
from the station or he might be police that she did not want Joe to
taken to court for a bail hearing. be charged. The Crown Attorney
Irrespective of how Joe is released, has the discretion to withdraw the
he will be required to abide by charge, however, this is rarely
done. In a scenario described
certain conditions of release.
In most domestic assault cases, above as this with Joe and Mary, it
is highly recommended that both
these conditions are:
I . Joe will he required to keep the Joe and Mary seek legal advice.
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LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE
Cannibal Dinner
Speed Test
Name Origins
There were two cannibals who
captured a man. They decided it
would be fair if they started eating
from opposite ends. After a few
minutes, the one who started at
the head asked the other one,
"How's it going down there?"
And the other one replies, "I'm
having a ball!"
A scientist and a philosopher are being
chased by a hungry lion. The scientist
makes some quick calculations and
says, “It's no good trying to outrun it.
It's catching up!” The philosopher
keeps a little ahead and replies, “I'm
not trying to outrun the lion, I'm trying
to outrun you!”
There are five cows on a farm, one mamma cow and four baby calves. The first
baby walks up to the mom and asks, "Momma, why is my name Rose?" The
mommy cow replies, "Well honey, a rose petal fell on your head when you were
born." The next calf comes up and asks, "Momma, why is my name Lily?" The
mother replies, "Because honey, a lily petal fell on your head when you were
born." The third baby comes up and asks, "Momma, why is my name Daisy?"
The momma cow again replieds" Well, when you were born a daisy petal fell on
your head." The final baby walks over and says, "Duh huh guh nuh!" The
momma cow says, "Shut up, Cinderblock!
Idiot Identity
As a group of soldiers stood in
formation at an Army Base, the
Drill Sergeant said, "All right! All
you idiots fall out." As the rest of
the squad wandered away, one
soldier remained at attention. The
Drill Instructor walked over until
he was eye to eye with him, and
then raised a single eyebrow. The
soldier smiled and said, "Sure
was a lot of 'em, huh, sir?"
Dentistry Expense
A dentist told a mother, "I'm sorry
madam, but I'll have to charge you a
$100 for pulling your boy's tooth." The
mother exclaimed, "A $100! You said
it was only $20!" "Yes," replied the
dentist, "but he yelled so loudly that he
scared four other patients out of the
office!"
Wrong Direction
There is a senior citizen driving on the
highway. His wife calls him on his cell
phone and in a worried voice says,
''Herman, be careful! I just heard on
the radio that there is a madman
driving the wrong way on Route 280!''
Herman says, ''I know, but there isn't
just one, there are hundreds!''
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Application for a Post-Grad 5 Habits of Successful Savers
Work Permit
investing – 10% is a decent
You have “implied status” and
Rudy
beginning amount.
may continue working at your
LOCHAN
So get in the habit of saving first.
current job, until you receive a
Whenever money from your
response from immigration.
paycheck hits your checking
The duration of your Post-Grad
-For the thousands of students who Work permit will be based on the
come to Canada to further their duration of your studies.
education, nothing is more if the programme was eight
rewarding than finally completing months, your Post Grad Work
1. They Set Aside Today's Money account, move a lump of it to your
for Future Goals
savings and stay with this example
Successful savers think ahead. month after month. Consider
They don't simply live for now and saving before the money hits your
let tomorrow deal with itself. They checking account by joining an
put financial capital toward employer's 401(k) plan and having
their courses. Once you have Permit will be for eight months
successfully completed your if the programme was for
course of studies, you may apply one year (12 months in duration),
reserve funds and contributing pre-tax money set aside for
objectives that are important to retirement. Opening an individual
for your Post Graduation Work your PGWP will be for 12 months
Permit. The following criterions if the programme was two
them — retirement, paying for a retirement account is another good
child's education, etc.
saving and investing option.
need to be fulfilled in order to years, you may be issued up to a
apply for a Post Grad Work Permit three year work permit. Three
(PGWP):
years is the maximum period of
2. They Stick to Their Goals
5. They Live Below Their Means
A key to effective saving and Effective savers and investors live
investing is consistency. They beneath their means. If they spent
stick to their savings and each penny that they earned, they
investment goals for quite a long wouldn't have the cash to set aside
time. Savings are a given in their for future objectives.
month to month spending plan and To be an effective saver, you
they know it is a fundamental should spend short of what you
piece of meeting future financial earn on a regular basis.
goals.
However, if you are spending
3. They Plan for Emergencies
more than your earning capacity
Effective savers and investors and month to month pay income,
realize that monetary crises you will accumulate debt, making
happen. Also, they have money put it harder for you to save. You
aside for these events.
additionally chance harming your
course of full-time studies at a not qualify for a PGWP (eg. If your
Three to six months of everyday credit in the event that you
costs is a decent reserve funds overextend yourself on debt and
objective for an emergency fund.
fall behind on your payments.
Post-Secondary Designated course is less than eight months or
4. They Pay Themselves First
1)
The
student
h a s time for a PGWP
successfully completed their Please note that some students do
Learning Institution (DLI)
2)
you are in Canada on a
Said programme was at Scholarship)
least 8 months (30 weeks) in Ensure that your application is sent
duration
3)
off before your current status
The application for the expires and within the 90 days of
PGWP is submitted within 90 days r e c e i v i n g
y o u r
o f r e c e i v i n g y o u r f i n a l transcript/diploma/certificate.
transcript/diploma or certificate Also, that your application is
and before your current status c o m p l e t e d p r o p e r l y, t h e
expires. Your status would be processing fee is paid and the
stated on your current Study s u p p o r t i n g d o c u m e n t s a r e
Permit document (not Study Visa included, before sending off your
in your passport)
package.
Once you have met the criterions Nadine Mahabeer is a weekly
above, you may submit your g u e s t o n “ I m m i g r a t i o n
application for your Post-Grad Mondays” on Nationwide 90FM
Work Permit online or by paper. in Jamaica – Monday mornings
When you acquire, you should pay
Successful savers and investors back all that you obtained and all
put their investment funds the gathered intrigue and fund
objectives first. Before whatever charges owed to loan specialists.
else, money from their paychecks
gets set aside for save and
CARIBBEAN GRAPHIC
How To Beat Sellers
Stress – Part I.
Zorena
SAWH
Three things are certain in life: death,
taxes ... and undue stress caused by
moving. Whether or not you use the
services of a Realtor to help you wade
through the uncertain waters of the
buy-and-sell process, moving is
stressful, period. And there's not
much you can do to avoid it. And
we're not just talking about packing
and paperwork. Moving is an
emotional process. If your'e not
calming down your nervous children,
you're trying to reassure yourself that
you'll meet people in your new
neighborhood, that you bought the
best house within your means, and
that your kids' new schools will
measure up.
It's easy to forget while we're dealing
with all of these jitters that moving
actually can represent an exciting
adventure, a growth opportunity and
the prospect of new beginnings. Once
the dust settles after your move,
you're entering one of the most
memorable times of your life. With
any luck, you've recruited a
REALTOR® who's familiar with the
obvious stresses as well as the
insidious (and subsequently more
detrimental) ones. Depending upon
your relationship with your Realtor,
you should be able to rely on him or
her for more than just closing the deal.
Your Realtor also should be able to
calm your trepidations by giving you
the support you need -- giving you the
facts about that new school district,
reassuring you that your jitters are
perfectly normal, and giving you as
much information about your new
hometown as possible, increasing
your familiarity with the previously
unknown.
It's important to remember
throughout the entire selling and
buying process, however, to reserve
time for yourself and your family. It's
not a waste of time, but rather an
insurance policy for your sanity and
continued happiness. Stress is sneaky,
as we've all discovered. It can eat
away at us during what are supposed
to be the happiest of times, because
after all, any major change in life is
stressful. If it's supressed, it can wreak
havoc both emotionally and
physically and spread throughout the
family. And there's nothing worse
than moving a grumpy family across
the country. For the sake of your
continued family unity, keep in mind
the following stress-relieving
measures:
First, remember that it's perfect
normal to feel unsure of your decision
right now. You've just made a major
commitment, and all of us experience
those last-second "What on earth did I
just do" worries after signing
contracts and making life-changing
decisions. Instead of becoming
overwhelmed with "what ifs" and
dread, reframe this decision as a
prime opportunity to begin your lives
in a new environment. The old saying
"When one door closes, another one
opens" definitely applies here. Trust
that your Realtor is looking out for
your best interests, ask as many
questions as you need to throughout
the entire process (that's part of what
your Realtor is paid for), and look
forward to the adventure that lies
ahead of you.
Source: RealtyTimes
The Road To Successful Travel
How to make your road trip budgetfriendly without compromising the fun.
PICTURE IT: SMOOTH SAILING
DOWN THE HIGHWAY with the
sunroof open, your favourite summer
playlist on the stereo, the happy
anticipation of reaching your
destination. Recent consumer research
shows that 58 per cent of Canadians
travel in the summer, and that cost is the
biggest consideration for 77 per cent of
travellers. Combine these facts with the
growing popularity of domestic travel
among Canadians, and road trips stand
out as a great vacation option. Here's
how you can make your ideal road trip
an affordable reality.
Point A to point B
Your route is central to overall
planning, but did you know that the
actual roads and highways you choose
can save you money? Online travel
planning and mapping tools can be
quite valuable in this regard. Map your
route in advance to calculate distance
and drive times, and avoid toll roads
and construction zones.
Fuel is another key consideration.
Again, a number of online sites post the
lowest rates by location, complemented
by downloadable mobile applications
that enable you to check up-to-date
prices on your smartphone or tablet. Be
mindful of how you drive as well –
driving techniques can affect fuel
efficiency by as much as 30 per cent. It
may also be worthwhile to have your
vehicle serviced before you go. The
money you invest up front could be far
less than the cost of getting your car
towed or repaired if it breaks down
during your travels.
Home away from home
Accommodations can easily amount to
one of the biggest budget items of your
trip. You can save money beyond the
room rate by considering other factors:
location (outskirts versus downtown),
parking costs, if any, and whether the
hotel offers complimentary breakfast.
Check out any of the highly competitive
travel websites to compare deals and
discounted rates.
Vacation rentals can be another budget-
friendly option. They typically have
similar amenities to home (such as
kitchen facilities, living areas and
patios with barbecues), so you can save
by preparing some or all of your meals.
Popular online rental sources let you
read reviews from other travellers. If
you go this route, ensure the owner or
website provides a contract, and
carefully review it.
Dining on the go
Meal planning and restaurant selection
can help you keep your food budget
intact. Skip the drive-through and hit up
grocery stores along the way to stock up
on affordable (and healthy) car-friendly
snacks: sandwiches, cereal bars,
cheese, fruits and veggies. If there's a
restaurant you'd like to try, consider
going for lunch, as prices are generally
higher on dinner menus.
Take in the sights
For the 73 per cent of Canadians who
visited a domestic destination over the
last year, the top types of activities
included touring, wine-tasting and
festivals. No matter what pursuits you
enjoy, it's worthwhile to decide in
advance where to visit and when. Some
attractions offer discounts on certain
days of the week or in the afternoons,
and you can often find coupons online
or in local tourism guides.
Safety and smarts
Before leaving, you may want to take
care of a few personal details:
• Look into travel medical insurance if
it's not part of your current policy
• Check your cellphone plan to ensure
you won't inadvertently rack up
roaming charges
• Alert your bank and credit card
company of your travel plans
Once you're on the road, take advantage
of free Wi-Fi where you can (though
you should avoid entering personal data
such as credit card numbers on a public
network), and avoid carrying large
amounts of cash. Your bank's website
may list local automated banking
machines (ABMs) that won't charge a
convenience fee.
Hit the road
While the idea of packing your bags and
taking off is exciting, planning in
advance can go a long way towards
keeping your getaway within budget.
Be creative and spend wisely to make
your road trip one for the memory
books.
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CARIBBEAN KITCHEN
Beat The Heat Recipes:
Nothing says summer quite like the
smoky-sweet flavor of a backyard
BBQ. Here are some cool ways to
beat the heat and fuel summer fun.
It's time to grab your tongs, fire up
the grill, and get cooking!
Brisket On Buns is a delicious BBQ
classic you'll absolutely love. And
as an added bonus, leftover brisket
freezes well for future dinner in a
flash!
BBQ Brisket on Buns
INGREDIENTS
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp. packed dark brown sugar
- 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard | - 2 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tbsp. cider vinegar | - 1 onion | - 4 clove garlic
- 2½ lb. lean beef brisket
- kosher salt | - Pepper
- ¼ c. lowfat sour cream | - ½ head cabbage | - 4 buns
- Sliced Pickles and Potato chips
DIRECTIONS
1. In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, whisk together the tomato sauce,
sugar, mustard, chili powder, Worcestershire, and 2 tablespoons
vinegar. Add the onion and garlic and toss to combine.
2. Season the brisket with 1/2 teaspoon pepper, then cut crosswise
into 2 1/2-inch pieces. Add the meat to the slow cooker and turn to
coat. Cook, covered, until the meat is tender and easily pulls apart, 7
to 8 hours on low or 5 to 6 hours on high.
3. Thirty minutes before the beef is done, in a large bowl, whisk
together the sour cream, remaining tablespoon vinegar and 1/4
teaspoon salt. Cut the cabbage in half, core and thinly slice. Add to
the bowl and toss to coat.
4. Using 2 forks, shred the beef, then stir it into the cooking liquid and onions. Serve on the
buns, topped with coleslaw, pickles, and chips, if desired.
Tips & Techniques
Use Up the Cabbage: Add shredded cabbage to tossed salads or make a citrus slaw to serve
with sausage or chicken. In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tablespoons
lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon each honey and pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add 1/2 cabbage and 1
large carrot (each shredded) and toss to combine. Fold in fresh cilantro or parsley before
serving, if desired.
CARIBBEAN GRAPHIC
Top Order Collapse Caused
Loss Says Harper
Head coach of the Guyana toss; it just appeared that our
Amazon Warriors, Roger spirits went down,” Harper, a
Harper, has said that losing the former West Indies vice-captain
toss and consequently the top stated.
o r d e r f a i l u r e p l a y e d a n He added “The toss is part of our
inordinate role in the result of preparation leading up to a
the HERO Caribbean Premier game, but having said that we
League (CPL) final, which the were not competitive. It was a
local franchise lost by nine big occasion, big game and you
wickets to Jamaica Tallawahs look for your big players to
last Sunday night. The Warriors perform, but the top four
were bitterly disappointed that batsmen failed us.
after topping the league and The 53-year-old divulged that
beating the Jamaica Tallawhas w h i l e t h e f i n a l w a s
in the first playoff, they saved disappointing, it was a total
t h e i r w o r s t - e v e r b a t t i n g team effort up until the final.
performance for the final, and Harper said that despite this loss
were dismissed for just 93, with the team can take a lot of
only Sohail Tanvir making a positives about how well they
significant contribution with the have played throughout this
bat.
edition of the Hero CPL.
Harper lamented the fact that This was the third time that the
while they played some good Amazon Warriors have lost in
cricket leading up to the final, the final and it will be one of the
his charges just did not show up more painful defeats, but as
at the final hurdle.
Harper says they are ready to try
“We were not just up for it, again next year.
especially when we lost the
Brathwaite Named New
Windies T20 Captain!
Allrounder Carlos
Brathwaite, who
has played only
eight T20Is, has
been appointed the
new West Indies
T20 captain for the
two matches against
India later this
month in Florida.
D a r r e n S a m m y,
who led them to two
World T20 titles,
was sacked and also
left out of the 13man squad.
West Indies T20
squad
Andre Fletcher,
Andre Russell,
Carlos Brathwaite (capt), Chris
Gayle, Dwayne Bravo, Evin
Lewis, Jason Holder, Johnson
Charles, Kieron Pollard, Lendl
Simmons, Marlon Samuels,
Samuel Badree, Sunil Narine
Sammy had recently posted a
video on his Facebook page
saying the chairman of selectors
had called him about the
exclusion from the squad. A
WICB release said: "With
regards to Sammy's omission
from the squad, the Chairman
[of selectors Courtney Browne]
noted that the named-squad was
selected purely on players'
performances."
Sammy hardly made an impact
during the World T20 in India:
he faced 13 balls in his three
innings, scoring eight runs, and
bowled three overs, taking one
wicket.
Brathwaite had struck four
consecutive sixes to win West
Indies their second World T20
final, in April this year, and has
played seven ODIs, the CPL
and a Test against India in
Antigua since then.
Sunil Narine and Kieron
Pollard, who had both pulled
out of the World T20 squad for
different reasons, returned to
the T20 squad. While Pollard
had withdrawn because of "lack
of sufficient progress in his
rehabilitative work" after a knee
injury, Narine's reason was
"insufficient progress in the
rehabilitative work on his
bowling action". They had both
played in the tri-series against
South Africa and Australia in
the West Indies in June. Narine
had finished as the secondhighest wicket-taker in the
series and Pollard scored 205
runs from seven matches at an
average of 41.
Denesh Ramdin, Sulieman
Benn, Ashley Nurse and Jerome
Taylor were left out of the T20
squad. Ramdin had recently
been dropped from the Test
squad too. He scored 135 runs in
eight CPL matches recently
after the 197 runs he scored
during the tri-series at an
average of 28.14. Benn took
only three wickets in seven
matches in the tri-series and had
an unimpressive CPL with four
wickets from seven matches
with an economy rate of 9.19.
Taylor played four tri-series
matches for only two wickets
but collected 13 wickets from
eight CPL matches, but it wasn't
enough for him to retain his
place in the national squad.
Nurse played only three CPL
matches without any wicket.
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