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KIDS IN
CRISIS PAGE 5

An depiction of a
distressed child.
PICTURE KRISTIAN DE SILVA

Patients as young Depression, COVID-19 trigger

as 7 seeking anxiety, academics to many of the
treatment among complaints problems

Consumers
worried by
food
rising food
prices PAGE5
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Rising cases of mental Colleagues, family hail FDA paves way for Pfizer Biden: Pope told me that
illness in teens, children commitment of murdered COVID-19 vaccinations in I should ‘keep receiving
Psychologists are reporting a security officer young kids Communion’
worrying increase in the number of

The children exhibiting mental illnesses All firearm officers of Thor WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food ROME (AP) — Face to face at the
such as depression and anxiety Security Services failed to turn up and Drug Administration on Friday Vatican, President Joe Biden held
since the onset of the COVID- for their respective duties yesterday, paved the way for children ages extended and highly personal

News
19 pandemic. Guardian Media to express solidarity over the cold- 5 to 11 to get Pfizer’s COVID-19 talks with Pope Francis on
was informed by mental health blooded killing of their colleague vaccine. Friday and came away saying
professionals that children as young Kimraj “Ramesh” Jaggassar on The FDA cleared kid-size the pontiff told him he was a
Thursday in Valencia during a doses — just a third of the amount “good Catholic” and should keep

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as seven-years-old are going to
therapy or counselling to help them robbery of a cigarette truck. The given to teens and adults — for receiving Communion, although
cope. There have been reports of company’s North/South Divisional emergency use, and up to 28 conservatives have called for
multiple teenagers ending their lives Manager Leeana Alphonso million more American children him to be denied the sacrament
and engaging in self-harm in recent confirmed this while speaking to could be eligible for vaccinations as because of his support for
Today’s stories months. —Page 5 members of the media... —Page 7 early as next week. —Page 14 abortion rights. —Page 21
in capsule
Workers of Paradise Collections
Ltd in Debe pack diyas for sale
OPINION on Thursday. Divali will be
PNM, UNC issues; celebrated next Thursday. POSITIVE CASES
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PSC ahead
Despite this week’s absence of
56,831
Parliament, political fire was DEATHS
still in the air - but with the
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family” being pelted by quarters PEOPLE TESTED
other than the Opposition UNC.
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Patriots leader Watson Duke
393,175
was his usual blunt blazing style ACTIVE CASES
on Wednesday rebuking the
PNM. “…They’re for friends and 4,777
financiers!”
In Halloween week, the attack ONE-DOSE VACCINATIONS
was among issues PNM suffered
in Tobago from the Prime
621,772
Minister’s golf cart misadventure FULLY VACCINATED
597,499
where a woman was injured,
to PNM chairman Stanford
Callendar’s hospitalisation.
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Return to Sender? Stolen Elvis bust is back in Illinois bar
(PO Box 122) WEST PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — The King of Star reported. The theft had been ways to improve security for the bust,
Telephone: Rock n’ Roll is back in the building. discovered Sunday morning. but for now it’s back in its familiar
235-5668 Exts 5133, 5135, 5116, An Elvis Presley bust that was “He’s back!” pub owner Jimmy position overlooking the saloon and
5174, 5113, 5115 swiped from a central Illinois bar has Spears said early Friday, attributing greeting customers from atop the
San Fernando Bureau:
been returned after the story of its the bust’s return to the widespread center of its long bar.
235-5668 Exts 5224, 5225, 5226 theft attracted international attention. attention its theft had attracted. On Spears, the bar’s owner for 39 years,
Employees at Jimmy’s Bar found Wednesday, the bar’s Facebook page said his niece bought the bust about
Tobago Bureau: the missing bust Thursday night had made an appeal for its return: “No 15 years ago at a garage sale for $20,
Camille McEachnie sitting on a porch outside the West questions asked.” and it soon became the business’ bar-
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Peoria saloon, the Peoria Journal Spears said he was considering top mascot.
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Health Minister warns against social media COVID misinformation

‘Don’t listen to graduates of the
University of Facebook for vaccine info’
SASCHA WILSON working almost non-stop for al- and we are now fighting misinfor-
[email protected] most two years now fighting this mation and disinformation being
COVID battle. Please do your path spread by these platforms.”
The Ministers of Health and the and get vaccinated now. The dis- He explained that social media
Minister in the Ministry of Finance ease is far more dangerous than platforms use algorithms to drive
are urging people to not believe the vaccine. Do yourself a favour.” the unsuspecting into a rabbit hole
anti-vaccine messages from social The Minister in the Ministry of of disinformation and misinforma-
media, which Minister Terrence Finance added there have been too tion and keep them there because
Deyalsingh termed as the “Univer- many cries in the media of those the longer they stay, the more
sity of Facebook and WhatsApp.” who waited too long to receive the money they make.
He added people are ‘thirsty” vaccines and often regret not tak- Deyalsingh said the establish-
for credible information, so much ing them. Manning also urged the ment of the Vaccine Hesitancy Hot-
so that the vaccine hesitancy hot- public to source their information line is one of the ways that they are
line received 100 calls on its very from health care professionals and battling against misinformation.
first day. national agencies qualified to give “I think we received 100 calls on
Speaking at the launch of the accurate information. the first day when we launched on
Ministry of Health’s National Health Minister Terrence Dey- Wednesday. There is a thirst and
Health Fair at the Southern Acad- alsingh also weighed in. He said need for information so let’s use
emy for Performing Arts in San there seems to be a thirst for infor- information to encourage people
Fernando, Minister Brian Manning Communications Minister Symon de Nobriga takes a Prostate-specific mation on the COVID-19 vaccines, to get vaccinated.”
said the ministry has spent billions antigen test during the Ministry of Health launch of the National Health Fair but many people are consum- Lamenting that there is no de-
fighting COVID. at SAPA in San Fernando, yesterday. Looking on is Health Minister Terrence ing false information from social mand for vaccines, which is in sup-
“The Ministry of Finance has Deyalsingh. PICTURE IVAN TOOLSIE
media platforms. ply, the Minister noted that 94 per
spent an upward of 5 billion dol- cines and the health care system continues to educate the public. “Please do not listen to gradu- cent of people seeking care in the
lars on this war against COVID. that is supposed to take care of But, he added, “It is time for the ates of the University of Facebook, parallel health care system at any
One to protect some of the most persons who may, unfortunately, public to do their path. Our health WhatsApp, YouTube and Univer- level were unvaccinated.
vulnerable citizens in society and fall ill.” care professionals are tired. They sity of Instagram. Those are not Yesterday, there were six COVID-
also to fuel the purchase of vac- Manning said the government are exhausted. They have been accredited anywhere in the world 19 deaths and 285 new cases.

Coosal Chairman urges UWI grads to use knowledge to create wealth

ANNALISA PAUL

“In this new world order, the way we

...CNC3 news anchors, Guardian Lead Editor among graduating class
have been taught to classify coun- UWI’s traditional graduation cere-
tries as rich and poor, developed mony has been replaced with a vir-
and developing, those with emerg- tual alternative.
ing economies need to be redefined/ Recalling that everything came to
disrupted now and right here. We a screeching halt when the COVID-
need to change our mindsets if we 19 pandemic hit, Maharaj said, “Our
are to move forward.” health was in jeopardy from an in-
Handing down this advice as he visible enemy as we tried to navi-
addressed the 2021 graduating class gate the new normal. The academic
of the Faculty of Social Sciences, norms we were accustomed to from
University of the West Indies, St Au- infancy were thrown out the win-
gustine Campus yesterday, Group dow for viable alternatives. We were
Executive Chairman and Managing forced to adapt.”
Director, Coosal’s Group of Compa- Admitting that when faced with
nies Sieunarine Persad Coosal called one of the biggest crises of their
on them to use their imagination, Sieunarine Coosal received the CNC3 news anchor Ria Rambally CNC3 news anchor Khamal Georges lives that jeopardized their dream
young fertile minds, creativity, inno- Award of Honorary Degree of Doctor EMBA (with Distinction) EMBA (with Distinction) of attaining degrees, the graduates,
vation and entrepreneurship skills of Laws (LLD) from the University of “changed our mindsets, our meth-
to create wealth for the benefit of all the West Indies (UWI), yesterday. training are the foundations on tively as a society to reach that point. ods of learning, and plans for achiev-
locally and abroad. PICTURES COURTESY UWI which the bricks and mortar of a de- He reminded that citizens are now ing our goals,” Maharaj added, “We
Coosal was among 14 people from veloped society are laid. living in an interconnected global persevered and challenged our-
across the region to receive an hon- tial to become a sustainable global “You have chosen the right path village brought about by the rapid selves to do better. We were resilient
orary Doctor of Laws degree (LLD) economic powerhouse. and started to build the right founda- advances. and looked to the future. We showed
in this year’s graduating class. He said the future of T&T and tion by pursuing a higher education “We cannot afford and must not support for each other during the
Among those graduating were the wider Caribbean hinged upon degree, but you must not and can- always play the catch-up game. Our trying times.”
CNC3’s news anchors Khamal this fourth industrial revolution in not stop here.” policy creators and decision makers Urging them to believe in them-
Georges and Ria Rambally who both which we now live, which included He added, “Education and skills in government, as well as the private selves and know they can achieve
graduated with Distinctions as they the age of automation and artificial training is like a continuous train sector and civil society, will be con- anything they set their minds to, Ma-
attained their Masters, Business intelligence. journey, with stations along the way. stantly turning to the educational haraj went on, “No matter what was
Administration as well as Guardian Claiming this was, “rapidly dis- You need to continuously get on and sector…yes, your knowledge, re- thrown in your paths to stifle your
Newspaper Lead Editor News Irving rupting the status quo of every facet off the train at different stages in search and innovation and skill sets, progress, you were able to push past
Ward who graduated with a Distinc- of our daily operations in real time,” your life. to ensure this country and region those barriers and conquer it all.
tion for a Postgraduate Diploma in Coosal said, “We can only have a “We are now living in a knowledge and the world at large remain sus- You were all disciplined, focused,
Sports Management. strong Trinidad and Tobago and Car- society, driven by the knowledge tainable for generations to come.” and motivated. It is my hope that
Tobago East MP and Minister in ibbean when all sectors of our soci- economy, where the new natural re- Meanwhile, Valedictorian Weston these qualities remain with you for
the Office of the Prime Minister, ety such as the public sector, private source is no longer silver, gold, oil, Maharaj commended the graduat- the rest of your lives. Whenever you
Ayanna Webster-Roy also graduated sector, the educational sector and or gas…but knowledge. Knowledge, ing class for their perseverance and are faced with a difficult issue or de-
with a distinction, Master of Institu- the CBOs/NGOs come together with fuelled by the powers of the human commitment as he said, “This was cision, I want you to look back to this
tional Innovation and Effectiveness. one common agenda.” imagination.” no easy feat. We faced trials and trib- time, when you endured a multitude
During the virtual ceremony yes- He urged, “It is for you graduands Coosal said questions needed to ulations that past graduands, cer- of pressures and failures, and recall
terday morning, Coosal sought to re- to lead such an initiative and to en- be asked as to where T&T and the tainly not in the recent past, would how you overcame every adversity,
inforce to his fellow graduates that sure this happens.” Caribbean were in this new world never have imagined.” and the feeling of fulfilment when
Trinidad and Tobago had the poten- Coosal said education and skills order, and what was needed collec- This is the second year that the you finally succeeded.”
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Rising cases of mental illness in
teens, children as young as age 7
JOSHUA SEEMUNGAL
[email protected]

Psychologists are reporting a

worrying increase in the num-
ber of children exhibiting mental
illnesses such as depression and
anxiety since the onset of the
COVID-19 pandemic. Sharon Ninvalle shops with her grandson Jabarri at the FHS United
Guardian Media was informed Supermarket on Independence Square, Port-of-Spain, yesterday.
by mental health professionals PICTURE ANISTO ALVES
that children as young as seven-
years-old are going to therapy or
counselling to help them cope.
Consumers already ‘belt-tightening’
There have been reports of mul-
tiple teenagers ending their lives
as warnings of price hikes continue
and engaging in self-harm in re- BAVITA GOPAULCHAN that from Monday, the items an-
cent months. [email protected] nounced in the 2022 budget will
According to one psychologist, be exempted from Value Added
who spoke off-the-record, they The logistical headache being Tax (V.A.T).
are currently seeing as many experienced in the shipment of Among the items will be, oil,
as 100 clients under the age of goods may be far from over as peanut butter, family cereal/ce-
18-years-old. consumers are being warned that real for children, roti skin and
Clinical psychologist Dr Peter the costs for their favourite for- meat such as pigtail and sausages.
Weller described the issue as a eign items may go up, if it has not SATT also reassured its com-
worsening one. already. mitment to supporting local
File picture: A student during the Less Stressing empowerment workshop But many consumers have producers of goods while encour-
“There’s a great deal of uncer-
for students and parents held at the auditorium of the Aranguez North already started adjusting their
tainty about what the future holds aging customers to recognize that
Secondary School. PICTURE JOEL JULIEN
and that is made worse in the pan- spending even as the Value Added the purchasing power is in their
demic for young people because However, Dr Weller wished to In many cases, they were essen- Tax (VAT) will be removed from hands as retailers can only sell
their systems and structures have make it clear that not all signs of tially strangers, she said. some basic foods items from Mon- goods that are in high demand.
just been disrupted,” Dr Weller withdrawal by children are signs “A lot of them complained about day, November 1. Meanwhile, head of the Trini-
said. of mental illnesses. that and that’s why peer groups Consumers Guardian Media dad and Tobago Shipping Asso-
“The pandemic causes its He urged parents to get to know became so important to them and spoke with people on the streets ciation, Hayden Alleyne, said it is
own set of stress but it builds on their children, as best as possible, that’s why when we locked down, of Port-of-Spain who said the difficult to say when relief regard-
stressors that pre-existed. The so they can come to understand a lot of them couldn’t handle it belt-tightening has already begun. ing the shipment of goods will
young people already had issues the differences between normal because they were not with their Dexter Cruikshank of Chagau- come as he noted that many coun-
with their parents or self-esteem development and more serious friends to help them feel good nas said he is considering getting tries are facing the same problem.
issues or social anxiety issues or issues. about themselves,” Mora said. a second job to be able to survive. “We are not seeing any major
academic performance issues, “It really depends on the child, The psychologist said children “I wish I could have more than ease in the short term or in the
then the pandemic has exacer- their personality and their de- were simply not accustomed to or one job right now because how I next couple months. Still, a lot
bated those.” velopmental stage, and the re- prepared for the changes brought will keep with what is going on. of the major ports are congested
According to the educator, it lationship the parent has with upon by the pandemic. Right now, where I working is particularly in the US, the west
also has to be considered that the the child...I would recommend Because of this, she said, there three negotiations going on and coast,” Alleyne said during an
brains of young people are still to parents that they speak to the would be trauma. they haven’t paid us yet but they interview with Guardian Media
developing, meaning that their professionals first and explain The counselling psychologist organizing some of the money yesterday.
sense of higher reasoning, think- what they are seeing,” Dr Weller expressed concern that there is now. Things hard, we understand He said since January container
ing and self-control is not fully said. not an adequate safety net for that and I know that for the gov- shipping lines signalled that the
formed. children affected by the likes of ernment to make ends meet it rates were going up. He said it
They, literally, cannot think ‘No adequate safety net anxiety and depression. very hard,” Cruikshank lamented. started with the rising cost to
straight, he said, adding that there for children affected by “There is not. There is not. Erica Charles of San Juan said charter vessels, delays at major
is also hormonal development to anxiety, depression’ There is not. There has never her grocery bill has gone up by ports, as well as the availability
consider. been a safety net for children and more than 50 per cent. of labour and equipment to trans-
“They don’t have the structure Clinical psychologist Tiffany adolescents...when parents go to “The price is way too high and it port cargoes.
they had before to bounce off. Alcantara, who works with teen- make an appointment, they still have some people who not work- Alleyne explained it was first
So, young people like to resist. agers, said the last two years have to wait. Well, the child guid- ing right now and, still some of felt in the far east- China- which
They like to test limits. It’s part have been excruciating on the ance clinic, I know it used to be six our salaries not going up neither.” is a manufacturing hub and then
of how their brain develops. The mental health of teenagers be- months before you could get your Esme Edgehill of San Fernando the United States. He noted that
challenge is the systems that used cause they are at the stage of life child help. The mental health clin- said she has tempered her spend- while there have been logistical
to kind of manage them are dam- when a connection with friends ics that they have around - that ing. challenges in the past, the mag-
aged, so they don’t have the social and peers is the most important wait might be around 3-4 weeks,” “Food prices are sky-high right nitude of the delays being experi-
network of family and friends, thing to them. she said. now including the market items. enced now is “unprecedented” as
necessarily, to respond to them” “Not having that connection She also lamented that many Things that you usually get is like there is now a more than 400 per
he said. for two years has really taken its school social workers are over- double the amount of monies cent rise in freight costs over the
“They don’t have the school toll. It’s also very difficult for a burdened, reducing their ability being paid for the goods. It is re- last year.
system there to notice who is teenager to structure their day in to spend more meaningful time ally hard for people. I am work- With Christmas around the cor-
going off track and bounce them a disciplined way...They are just with students in need. ing but for those who are not it is ner, he had some advice for wary
back in place. completely dysregulated because challenging”. consumers to spend less time
“What do they have to look for- they don’t have the discipline to Advice for parents Riquen Allen said he too has worrying and more time manag-
ward to, you know? In the short structure their day in a way that been watching his wallet. ing their tastes in foreign items.
term, things are really gloomy... would make them feel healthy According to clinical psycholo- “Just yesterday somebody was “Definitely be concerned but it
At the extreme, you are going and balanced,” Alcantara said. gist Tiffany Alcantara, classic telling me about construction ply has to be a measured approach.
to have the ones who are par- “There’s a lot of gloom - depres- signs of mental illness in children doubling from $165 to over $330 There is a challenge ahead of you
ticularly vulnerable for mental sion and anxiety, low motivation, are isolating—not wanting to come and incomes not doubling. It is definitely so how do you be crea-
disorders, depression and panic just lacking interest in completing out of their room, not interacting really out of my control. I would tive, do what you need to do, ad-
attacks and psychotic breaks” Dr their studies. It’s been really, re- with family; oversleeping; staying have to do all in my power in just your consumption patterns
Weller added. ally difficult.” up late; or changes in appetite— terms of watching my spending in and behaviour,” he said.
“They may feel so hopeless Counselling psychologist An- eating more or less. terms of planting the little back- “So, I would say folks should
that they engage in self-harm or na-Maria Mora lamented that Alcantara recommended that yard garden,” Allen stated. just focus on a Christmas where
suicidal ideation. Unfortunately, many relationships between par- parents maintain some sort of The Supermarket Association we focus on our loved ones and
there’s a greater risk for actual at- ents and their children were dis- regularity in their children’s of Trinidad and Tobago issued a probably the simpler things in
tempts and completions.” tant before the pandemic. schedules. statement yesterday confirming life,” he added.
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New Police Service Commission closer

to reality, as fifth member nominated
STORIES BY DEREK ACHONG ination letter was delivered to inees- retired Appellate Judge until issues over the collapse of
[email protected] both Rowley and Persad-Bisses- Judith Jones, leadership and the former commission and its
sar with only Rowley responding. management consultant Maxine alleged withdrawal of a list of
President Paula-Mae Weekes has Persad, a former temporary Attong, chartered accountant candidates for the acting Police
nominated a fifth and final mem- High Court Judge and former Maxine King, criminologist and Commissioner post, in August,
ber to the Police Service Commis- Deputy Chairman of the Integrity academic head of the Caribbean are cleared up.
sion. Commission, currently serves as Institute for Security and Public Persad-Bissessar has also raised
In a press release issued yes- vice-president of the Law Associ- Safety Ian Ramdhanie will have questions over an alleged meet-
terday afternoon, the Office of ation. to be debated and approved by ing between a senior government
the President announced that The move to appoint new Parliament before they can be official, Seepersad and the Presi-
President Weekes nominated at- members of the commission officially appointed. dent before the list was allegedly
torney Rajiv Persad to the com- comes as four former members Once the process is completed withdrawn and Griffith was given
mission after consulting with including former chairman Bliss they can then begin work on the acting appointment.
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley Seepersad resigned following appointing a new acting Police Persad-Bissessar previously ob-
and Opposition Leader Kamla the controversy surrounding the Commissioner before going jected to the nomination of Sen-
Persad-Bissessar, on October 25. commission’s short-lived suspen- through the recruitment process ior Counsel Ernest Koylass to the
“There are now five notifi- sion of former acting police com- for the substantive post. commission over his alleged ties
cations before the Clerk of the missioner Gary Griffith. Persad-Bissessar, who piloted to the People’s National Move-
Rajiv Persad, attorney, former House of Representatives,” the The other former members of a failed impeachment move ment (PNM).
temporary High Court Judge and
former Deputy Chairman of the release said. the commission were Roger Ka- against President Weekes, last Both Rowley and Weekes have
Integrity Commission, currently Like with the four other recent walsingh, Courtney Mc Nish, and week, has declined to participate issued public statements on
serves as vice-president of the Law nominations by the President, Dr Susan Craig-James. in the consultation process for the issue and have denied any
Association. the release noted that the nom- Persad and the other nom- nominations to the commission wrongdoing.

Ramesar’s injunction halting selection of Commissioner expires

An injunction temporarily block- Griffith, who repeatedly denied
ing the Police Service Commis- being the subject of the probe
sion (PSC) from completing its and any wrongdoing being inves-
recruitment of the next Police tigated under it, came to a settle-
Commissioner has expired.  ment with the PSC over the issue,
The injunction, sought by the while Maharaj’s lawsuit was still
former head of the Police Social pending. 
and Welfare Association acting On October 14, Justice Kan-
Senior Supt Anand Ramesar and galoo, who was assigned to pre-
granted by High Court Judge side over Maharaj’s and Griffith’s
Nadia Kangaloo on September 10, lawsuits, upheld Maharaj’s claim
expired on Thursday.  as she ruled that the approval of
Guardian Media understands the House of Representatives is
that Ramesar’s lawyers did not required for the acting and sub-
seek an extension of the injunc- stantive appointments of the Po-
tion as the commission is still cur- lice Commissioner and Deputy
rently without any members after Commissioners of Police (DCPs)
the resignation of its former mem- under Section 123 of the Consti-
bers, including former chairman tution. 
Bliss Seepersad, following the Justice Kangaloo’s decision
short-lived suspension of former effectively invalidated Griffith’s
acting Police Commissioner Gary acting appointment and that of
Griffith.  DCP McDonald Jacob, who was
In her decision, Justice Kan- appointed to act in the post while
galoo noted that the injunction Griffith was on vacation leave and
did not extend to Justice Joan during the period of his (Griffith)
Charles’ final decision in Rame- short-lived suspension.  Follow-
sar’s substantive case, over not ing Justice Kangaloo’s decision in
being selected to go to the in- the case, the Opposition United
terview stage of the recruitment Flashback: Former police commissioner Gary Griffith, right, addresses members of the media as ASP Anand Ramesar National Congress (UNC) sought
looks on during the weekly police briefing at the Police Administration Building, Port-of-Spain.
process, but took into considera- to impeach President Paula-Mae
tion that evidence before Justice “During my tenure in the TTPS pect that my application on this Justice Charles is scheduled to Weekes based on allegations of
Charles was scheduled to be filed and specifically  within the past occasion would or could have give her final decision in the sub- political interference when the
before it (the injunction) expired.  15 years, I have attained many been ineligible  on this basis or stantive case on or before January commission allegedly withdrew
In his affidavit filed in the sub- professional milestones that have any and furthermore  removed 28.   its list for the appointment of an
stantive case and obtained by enabled me to steadily progress from consideration at this junc- Ramesar’s lawsuit was one of acting commissioner in August
Guardian Media, Ramesar claimed through the ranks with ever-in- ture as my experience and role several filed against the PSC re- and moved to appoint Griffith
that after the PSC informed him creasing and expanding roles and with the TTPS have expanded by cently.  without Parliamentary approval. 
that he was ineligible for the next make impactful contributions quantum leaps since the 2017 ap- In early September, social ac- It was defeated, last Thursday,
phase of the recruitment process to the TTPS all of which demon- plication,” he said. tivist Ravi Balgobin Maharaj filed as the Electoral College of Parlia-
on July 23, he and his attorneys strate my suitability and eligibility Ramesar also noted that he was an interpretation lawsuit over the ment voted 24 for and 47 against. 
wrote to it asking for his applica- for the position and pointedly, are aware that a colleague with less commission’s move to give Grif- Since the resignations of the
tion to be reconsidered.   clearly evidenced in the applica- experience and a member of the fith an acting appointment with- former members of the PSC, Pres-
On August 11, he was informed tion that I submitted to the PSC,” T&T Regiment had proceeded to out Parliamentary approval after ident Weekes has nominated five
that he did not possess sufficient Ramesar said.  the interview stage ahead of him.  his three-year stint in the post new members after consultations
experience for the post.  Ramesar also questioned the “These facts further fortify my ended in mid-August.  with Prime Minister Dr Keith Row-
Ramesar, who has been a po- PSC’s decision as he noted that view that the decision-making Griffith also filed a lawsuit after ley and Opposition Leader Kamla
lice officer for the past 21 years, he had been interviewed for the process of the PSC relative to my he was suspended by the PSC Persad-Bissessar.
is a qualified attorney-at-law and post in 2017 when he was still an application demands review as its pending the completion of an in- They will have to be approved
is currently assigned to the Court Inspector.  decision was arrived at without vestigation by former Appellate by the House of Representatives
and Process Branch, sought to “I, therefore, had no cause for due consideration and is unrea- Judge Stanley John into the issu- before beginning work.  
challenge the PSC explanation.  concern-even the slightest- to sus- sonable,” Ramesar said.  ing of firearm user’s licences. 
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Colleagues, family hail commitment
of murdered security officer
RHONDOR DOWLAT-ROSTANT

All firearm officers of Thor Se-

curity Services failed to turn up
for their respective duties yes-
terday, to express solidarity over
the cold-blooded killing of their Commissioner of Prisons Dennis Pulchan.
colleague Kimraj “Ramesh” Jag-
gassar on Thursday in Valencia
during a robbery of a cigarette
Prisons Commissioner
truck.
The company’s North/South
confirms 67 officers, 22
Divisional Manager Leeana Al-
phonso confirmed this while
inmates COVID positive
speaking to members of the Commissioner of Prisons Dennis Pul-
media at the Forensic Science chan has confirmed that there are 67
Centre in St James. Murdered security guard prisons officers and 22 inmates who
Alphonso described Jaggas- Kimraj “Ramesh” Jaggassar have tested positive for COVID-19 but
sar as an officer who was ded- is assuring that the situation is under
icated to his job. “He worked saw in the video that went viral. control.
sweat and was dedicated to his We put a stop to it and it look like Pulchan’s remarks came hours after
job. He was well-known in the we embarrassed them.” activist Debbie Jacob, head of the
company. None of the firearm Jaggassar’s son, Neemi, who non-government organisation ‘Wish-
officers came out to work today was also at the Forensic Science ing for Wings Foundation’ disclosed
and the clients understand. We Centre told members of the during an interview on CNC3’s The
media that he and his siblings Crime scene investigators retrieve evidence following the robbery of a
have to consult with them and Morning Brew yesterday with host
cigarette van along Valencia Road, Thursday, which left security officer
do psychiatric evaluations with along with their mother and Kimraj Jaggassar dead and the driver nursing gunshot wounds. Jason Williams that the prisons are
our officers because they are in the rest of the family remain in PICTURE ABRAHAM DIAZ currently affected by a chickenpox
fear but we will console our of- shock over the incident. and COVID-19 outbreak.
ficers and help them.” Neemi said his father was 54 ter called me and told me that worked delivery trucks but did Jacob, during the interview, lobbied
“Jaggassar was one of the years old and had five children daddy got killed. I thought she not know him to work that par- for people to donate hydrogen per-
well-dressed firearm officers. He and added that he was the bread- was joking because I know that ticular cigarette truck on Thurs- oxide for the mist machines used in
used to wear suits and not Neh- winner of the household. my father don’t play with his job. day. the prisons as well as surgical gloves
ru-neck jackets, full suits like if Neemi said his father worked I saw it on social media too. The “We don’t know about that and surgical gowns for officers to use
he is going to church. You would with the security company for impact hit us all hard especially particular run but sometimes when they are handling sick inmates.
have never known that he was a 20 years and said he often spoke as Divali and Christmas is so when he comes home he would “Through the foundation, I’m
firearm officer,” she added. about his concerns about the close. All our plans and celebra- say he had a hard day and tell trying to get folks to donate basic
Alphonso said the incident crime situation. tions are cancelled,” Neemi said. us which corner or hot pot he supplies to sanitize. Since COVID-19
came across to them as venge- “He would always say if a rob- “We don’t know what to do. worked at in the day. He usually started, Port-of-Spain was the first
ance and related to an incident bery happens while he working It is heartbreaking. We did worked different locations and prison to get a COVID-19 outbreak and
that occurred several weeks ago is either he dead or he will kill everything together. Daddy was most times would be on a truck now we’re right now facing COVID-19
in Lopinot where one of their someone. He was in a situation a religious person. If he saw us but not on a cigarette truck.” and chickenpox.”
armed officers was able to pre- before where he defended him- down he would always call us to- Several of Jaggassar’s col- “Most urgent need is hydrogen per-
vent a robbery. self and caught them but it didn’t gether and talk to us to uplift us. leagues showed up at the Foren- oxide to use in the mist machines and
“To me, it came across as go so far as gun violence,” Neemi He had so much love and respect sic Science Centre in a show of surgical gloves and surgical gowns
vengeance because our firearm said. for us,” he added. solidarity with each other and for officers who come in contact with
officer was very observant as we “I was in work when my sis- Neemi said his father usually with members of his family. sick people. Things like soap, hand
soap are also needed,” she added.
Jacob, who also involves her organ-
isation in skills-based programmes,
also conducts essay writing work-
shops for the inmates and holds essay
competitions and currently.
Jacob said she is in need of sponsors
to come on board to provide winnings
to inmates.
“I’ve been running sponsorship
essay competitions and it goes to-
wards the winners where they get
money to put on their account to buy
essential supplies that they need. So,
that is really important to us right
now at least I can keep them getting
their feelings out there through their
essays.”
With respect to the chickenpox
outbreak, Pulchan said, “There are
always small does of chickenpox in
prison but this is managed by our
Prisons Medical officer. We are care-
ful to isolate and manage.”
“Remember prisoners who recover
from COVID-19 and their quarantine
period completed are redistributed to
prison location freeing up the bottle-
necks,” he added.
Anyone willing to donate items to
Jacob’s Foundation is asked to con-
tact her via her email at debbiejune-
St Ann’s residents walk around a sunken section of Aripita Road, St Ann’s yesterday after it collapsed in the vicinity of the Cascadia Hotel and [email protected]
Conference Centre. PICTURE ABRAHAM DIAZ —Rhondor Dowlat-Rostant
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Dachin director wants curfew

rolled back to midnight
KEVON FELMINE
[email protected] MovieTowne Port-of-Spain. Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley. PICTURE ANISTO ALVES
After three weeks of operating under
the TT Safe Zone policy, Director of the
Dachin Group of Companies Ryan Chin
PM leaves T&T for climate,
says the government’s policy of only
allowing vaccinated people to dine at
energy meetings in UK
restaurants and patronise cinemas is Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley will leave for the
causing segregation. United Kingdom today, where he is expected to par-
Speaking on the Morning Panchayat ticipate in a series of high-level meetings.
on Aakash Vani 106.5 FM, Chin said that Dr Rowley, at the invitation of Prime Minister Boris
if the country is pro-choice on COVID- Johnson, will attend the World Leaders Summit at the
19 vaccination, the government must UN Climate Change Conference, COP 26, in Glasgow,
allow people to make that choice. Scotland.
Chin said safe zones were effective The Prime Minister, on completion of his meetings
because they allowed businesses to reo- in Glasgow, is scheduled to meet with the leadership
pen as the alternative is to remain close. of BP in London.
The TT Safe Zone allows vaccinated He said some public health measures, times rush closing duties, which could While in London, he will also meet with Shell,
people to enter gyms, cinemas, water including the 10 pm curfew, was ham- lead to negligence because of the expe- where he is expected to sign the relevant documents,
parks, and casinos and dine at eateries. pering business. From the customer dited service they have to offer. clearing the way for the development of the cross
The Dachin group operates Movie- perspective, Chin said it forces them to Chin said curbside pickup and deliv- border Manatee gas field of the Loran-Manatee res-
Towne, Rizzoni’s Ristorante Italiano, dine at an unreasonable pace as people ery was not feasible as his restaurants ervoir which is jointly owned by Trinidad and Tobago
Jaxx International Grill and Texas de would usually go to a restaurant around focus on customer experience. He said and Venezuela.
Brazil, which were closed for almost six lunchtime and between 7 pm to 9.30 the government should have more Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, Dr
months due to a spike in COVID-19. pm. Whether in cinemas or restaurants, incentives for businesses to operate Amery Browne and Minister of Energy and Energy
Chin said the government already operating with a 50 per cent customer rather than restrictions. Industries and Minister in the Office of the Prime
did a lot by purchasing vaccines and capacity means everyone has limited Restrictions that impede profitable Minister, Stuart Young, will accompany the Prime
putting the infrastructure and educa- time to attend.  operations include the 50 per cent ca- Minister to these various meetings.
tion campaign in place. He quoted the “It is uneconomical, and operation- pacity and the ban on serving alcoholic Minister of Finance, Colm Imbert will act as Prime
old proverb that you can lead a horse ally, it is very challenging. I am hoping, beverages. He said many families are Minister until Dr Rowley’s return on Saturday, No-
to water, but you cannot make it drink. again, something like midnight will not dining without their children as vember 6.
“Everybody has all the information definitely allow us to close a lot more those under 12 cannot enter a safe zone.
and has all the resources at hand. It is reasonable and give us more ample He added that while enforcement
now basically for them to make their
choices and stand by those choices.
time to start to get home,” Chin said.
As an employer, the Dachin group
must be a feature, health officials and
heavily armed police officers some-
Callender resting at home
We know that the hospitals right now
are very overrun. That is a risk that you
tries to give the staff at least two hours
to get home before the curfew starts.
times visit MovieTowne two-three times
a day.
after being hospitalised
have with the choice. As I said, you take Chin said taxis tend to finish their shifts “It sometimes lends to that intima- GAIL ALEXANDER
the chance. If you think your body can early, leaving staff members stranded, tion, so some of those things are areas
sustain and hold up to these sorts of and police are not understanding at where I think safe zones, as I said they Tobago PNM chairman
things, then so be it. Each of us will look times. work, but there are a lot of things that Stanford Callender is rest-
out for ourselves,” Chin said. He said staff and managers some- can be improved.” ing at home after being
hospitalised on Monday.

Seepersad criticises conduct

The Tobago Council’s
Public Relations Officer
Kwesi Des Vignes said on
Monday Callender had

of some lawyers, politicians complained of feeling un-

well and was taken to the
Scarborough hospital. He Stanford Callender
SASCHA WILSON the events which unfolded and exer- and dysfunction.” was kept there and re-
cise ownership over any inappropriate Pointing out that compromise was leased on Thursday. Des Vignes said this was after
A High Court judge has criticised the exercise of discretion or constitutional another significant attribute Gandhi observation.
conduct of some lawyers and politicians overreach which may have occurred.” displayed, Seepersad said, “At this pres- But Des Vignes didn’t know what caused the situ-
saying that they are widely seen as “un- While it is said that during his years of ent time there is a worrying level of po- ation, the prognosis or details of Callender’s health.
trustworthy exploiters who create their practice Gandhi never deceived a judge, larisation among national leaders. This “However we know he’s resting at home now,” Des
own narrative of truth.” Seepersad remarked, “Oh how do I wish can easily filter down to the citizenry Vignes added.
Speaking at a seminar on the Rele- for lawyers such as him in my Court!” and catalyse behaviour which is dest- He said there was no word from Callender’s family
vance of Ghandi in a Contemporary Sadly, he said, many lawyers forget that abilizing.” Seepersad added that the yesterday morning.
World at the Mahatma Ghandi Institute their primary duty is to the court, not current entrenched level of inflexibility Tobago PNM leader Tracy Davidson-Celestine
for Cultural Cooperation on Thursday, their client and the Gandhian example in the approach to lawmaking is also a didn’t answer calls on how her party chairman was
Justice Frank Seepersad said Gandhi has of uncompromising honesty and integ- regrettable circumstance, he added, doing or how Callender’s illness might affect PNM’s
left lingering lessons which still need to rity needs to be emulated by members “As we look at our society, there seems Tobago House of Assembly (THA) campaign.
be learned by lawyers and leaders. of the legal profession. to be little room for or willingness to The THA election is on December 6. The PNM has
“As we look at our society, truthful- Noting that leaders could learn a lot engage in compromise and in our tiny been mobilizing since January when it lost four of its
ness is evidently an elusive concept. from Gandhi’s strategies, he said, “Very island there now exits an unacceptable ten seats to the Progressive Democratic Patriots when
There now exists very real alternate re- often leaders are tone-deaf as they my- degree of intolerance. Within the legal both parties tied 6-6 in that month’s THA polls.
alities,” the judge said. opically spin narratives crafted to res- profession compromise is not actively THA chief secretary Ancil Dennis texted that he
Seepersad charged that far too often onate with their supporters while they pursued, presumably in an attempt to was in a meeting. He didn’t answer queries on Cal-
important decisions are effected with- make other citizens feel disenfranchised pursue more lucrative and multi-layered lender’s condition, the cause of his hospitalization,
out any regard for accountability. and distant. In their quest for political litigation.” what other treatment - if any- may be necessary and
“Here in our island Republic recent dominance, many leaders often fail to He said too many lawyers now pursue if someone would be assigned to share his workload
events relating to the appointment of a take into account the needs of regular payment and compromise positions of for the THA campaign.
Commissioner of Police have raised in citizens and those considered as oppo- principle and too many leaders change Other Tobago PNM officials couldn’t say if PNM
the minds of many citizens a desire to nents. The current destructive and di- their positions on a constant basis. leader Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley had contacted
ascertain the truth as to what transpired visive atmosphere which exists among “Consequently, the needs, goals, en- the family or Callender on his hospitalization. They
and many feel that the various public our leaders has to be rectified as it is not titlements and aspirations of the people said they believed Rowley had met Tobago PNM offi-
officials who may have been involved possible for the people’s business to be are often sacrificed in the halls of court- cials before Callender fell ill.
in the situation which ensued, should meaningfully engaged in an antagonis- rooms or at the altar of political expe- PNM officials in Trinidad who had no information
elect to exercise Satyagraha, clarify tic environment characterised by vitriol diency.” on Callender’s situation referred it to Tobago PNM.
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La Fortune Water Treatment Plant
to be recommissioned today
SHALIZA HASSANALI a daily basis.” It took WASA three months to
The plant, Gonzales said, will repair and spruce up the plant.
The La Fortune Water Treatment extract water from a nearby dam. WASA had identified 12 areas
Plant in Point Fortin, which went “Essentially these residents get that needed to be fixed on the
out of commission three years desalinated water from the Seven plant which was estimated to cost
ago, depriving 2,500 residents Seas Plant. Now, they will not be $2.1 million.
of a reliable and regular water served by the desal plant again. However, the authority only
supply, will be recommissioned The dam will be their main water spent $1.5 million.
today. source.” “Yes, we saved $600,000. Not
Overgrown with grass and sur- Gonzales said in the coming only that...we utilised internal
rounded by sludge, the plant has months, WASA will draw water labour with WASA workers who
been refurbished at a cost of $1.5 from a second dam to further im- worked long hours in the night
million by the Water and Sewer- prove the residents’ supply. and did not claim any overtime. It
age Authority (WASA). In March 2018, Gonzales said was a labour of love. These work-
Public Utilities Minister Mar- equipment in the clarifier of the ers must be credited for their
vin Gonzales, who was instru- plant stopped working which neg- hard work and dedication.”
mental in getting the plant atively impacted its water quality, Gonzales said one of the rea-
working again, has promised while the plant and its surround- sons why people have not been
The La Fortune Water Treatment Plant in Point Fortin which will be
residents in Egypt and New Vil- ings began to deteriorate. getting water is because of the
recommissioned today.
lages, as well as surrounding Gonzales said having toured the state of WASA’s infrastructure
areas, a better pipe-borne sup- non-functioning plant earlier this which has been deteriorating all portunities to deliver water to will improve the water supply all
ply going forward. year, he took the decision to get it over the country. the people of T&T. So by simply around the country.”
“These areas will have an addi- repaired. “It was as though it was a con- revitalising some of WASA’s fail- Gonzales said WASA will target
tional 500,000 to 600,000 gal- “I gave a mandate to bring it certed attempt to destroy WASA’s ing assets and infrastructure that other assets that have been oper-
lons of water available to them on back in operation.” infrastructure to allow other op- will bring not only stability but it ating below capacity.

Princes Town family claims 250 fruit trees bulldozed on their property
SASCHA WILSON In response, the ministry stated that before the
commencement of the project, the PURE Unit
While there have been recent protests over de- documented the existence of three coconut trees,
plorable roads in the country, a Princes Town one Sapodilla tree and numerous patches of bam-
family is now claiming that repairs to a landslip boo on the existing property.
are destroying their property. The owners, according to the ministry, were in-
Without warning or consultation, the Jagroop formed that they would be compensated for their
family complained that a contractor, hired by the crops. The ministry further claimed that the own-
Ministry of Works and Transport to repair a land- ers provided consent for the contractor to utilise
slip at Lengua Road, bulldozed 250 of their fruit their property to access the project site.
trees and conducted excavation works across four “However, due to the ministry’s inability to
lots of their land. accommodate a request by the Jagroop family,
Complaining that their home is now in jeop- which falls out of the scope of works for the pro-
ardy, Rajdaye Jagroop said, “Right now our house ject, there has been some point of contention,”
is being jeopardised because the Ministry of the ministry said.
Works never informed us they were coming to do With regards to the damage of the property, the
any retaining wall, building any road. They never ministry stated that it has not conducted a condi-
let us know anything. This private property. They tioning survey on the property and cannot con-
not supposed to be on private property without firm claims of cracks to the existing infrastructure.
informing the owners. Right now there is severe But, they will look into the owners’ claims.
damages to we property. Over 250 bearing fruit The ministry added that the external barrier for
trees they just destroy. They asked nobody, they this property was primarily a chain-link fence and The Jagroop family claims that a contractor, hired by the Ministry of Works to
did what they want.” not a retaining wall. repair a landslip along Lengua Road, Princes Town, bulldozed 250 fruit trees on
She said they begged the contractor not to do The ministry stated that last Wednesday ex- their land, resulting in cracks in their home and property. PICTURE IVAN TOOLSIE
any work close to their retaining wall, but the con- tensive repair work commenced on the landslip
tractor they claimed told them the ministry gave and is about 15 per cent completed. The project
him permission to do the work. is expected to be completed in the first quarter of
She said cracks were also appearing on their re- 2022, with two retaining walls being completed
taining wall and house. by January 2022.
The mother of two complained that her chil-
dren’s online classes were also being affected.
“It really difficult, 12 o’clock in the night pound,
pound, pound, badang. My child scared, get up
bawling and crying in the night. That hurt me. My
child is an asthmatic child,” she said.
She lives with her husband, two children and
sister-in-law and they are scared that their home
would crumble. Call
293-6142
“I’m very fearful and I’m very fearful for my or 463-7429
children life because we could be sleeping and an- Tobago 282-1068 Email: [email protected]

ything can happen now I don’t know what’s going

to happen,” she lamented.
Jagroop explained that they would sell the fruits
from their trees, including coconut, sapodillas,
lime, oranges, mango to name a few, which would
yield about $80,000 a year in income.
Although the landslip has existed for over 12
years, she said it never affected their property be-
Retail/Commercial
cause of their land and trees.
She said they sent the ministry a notice about
SPACE FOR RENT
their concerns but they got no response. 400 - 2000 Sq Ft
The family has since sought legal representation
from attorneys Prakash Ramadhar and Ted Roop-
680-MALL (6255)
narine, but they want to meet with the minister. [email protected]
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Two cops freed of

beating Pundit assistant
SASCHA WILSON Sooknanan and Rambhajan were subse-
quently charged on August 30, 2006, with as-
Fifteen years after two police officers were saulting Choon, occasioning him actual bodily
charged with beating a Pundit assistant, they harm.
have been set free. Following a preliminary inquiry at the Siparia
Justice Norton Jack permanently stayed the Magistrates’ Court, the officers who were last
Karen Davis criminal proceedings against Constables Den- attached to the South Western Division, were
washes her nis Sooknanan, 46, and Brian Rambhajan after committed to stand trial on July 6, 2009.
clothes at a an application was filed by their attorneys. The Three years later, the indictment against
standpipe
along the Toco alleged victim is now deceased. them was filed by the Director of Public Prose-
Road, Matura, The charge against the officers stemmed cutions. But, Choon also died that year.
on Wednesday. from an incident on August 4, 2006, in which it However, Sookanan’s attorneys, Michael
PICTURE is alleged that Rabindranath Choon was riding Rooplal and Vishan Girwar filed an application
ABRAHAM DIAZ his bicycle along Ackbar Trace, Fyzabad, when to have the proceedings against him stayed.
he was stopped by police officers, including Rambhajan’s attorney Kevin Ratiram joined in
Sookanan and Rambhajan. the application.
Choon alleged that the officers beat him, Rooplal, in his submissions, pointed to the
then put him in the police vehicle and drove delay in the matter, and as Choon is deceased
to the Oropouche Police Station where he was the court and the jury would be deprived of
again beaten. hearing or seeing Choon at trial.
He also argued that the defence would not
have the opportunity to cross-examine Choon.
Rooplal submitted that at the committal pro-
ceedings at the magistrates’ court the defence
was restricted in its cross-examination because
the prosecution had failed to make full disclo-
sure.
He said that forms and other documents in
relation to the identification parades involving
Sooknanan were not disclosed and had resulted
in incurable prejudice to his client.
In his oral ruling via virtual hearing on Mon-
day, the judge ordered that the indictments of
the officers be stayed permanently and ordered
their discharge. The State was represented by
attorney Charmaine Samuel.

Man jailed for car theft

Micaiah Reveillac,
22, of Naparima
Mayaro Road, Co-
coyea Village, San
Fernando, has
been sentenced to
nine months’ hard
labour for theft of
a car.
A police release
said he appeared
before Magi s-
trate Indira Mi-
sir-Gosine in the
Princes Town Mag- Micaiah Reveillac
istrates’ Court and
pleaded guilty to a charge of larceny motor vehi-
cle.
The charge was laid by PC Dennis following in-
vestigations into a report around 11.45 am on Mon-
day
The release said a 45- year-old Princes Town res-
ident reported that he last saw his grey
Toyota AE-90 Corolla vehicle across the road
from his home.
He had left it parked there due to mechanical
issues.
He checked for the vehicle around 5 pm the
same day and discovered it was missing. The vehi-
cle, which was valued at $8,000, had no alarm or
GPS system installed.
PC Dennis, of the Princes Town Criminal Inves-
tigations Department (CID), conducted enquiries
which were led by Sgt Teeluck and acting Cpl
Khan with the assistance of members of the CCTV
Unit at the Barrackpore Police Station, Mon Repos
Criminal Investigations Department (CID), and the
San Fernando Operations Unit.
The stolen vehicle was recovered at Yallas Ave-
nue, Tarodale.
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More
landslips
at Bellview
Village
Heavy rainfall is exacerbating fur-
ther land slippage at Bellview Vil-
lage, Claxton Bay, causing a shed
adjoining a resident’s home to col-
lapse on Thursday night.
The shed has been undermined
by the slipping hillside as it sinks
into a giant precipice behind resi-
dents’ homes. 
Resident Kamla Harripersad
said they were bracing for more
damage.
“Right now the whole shed be-
hind my house fell in. It is moving
and they have started back quar-
rying,” Harripersad said.
Swarms of locusts spotted in New Grant, Princes Town, on Sunday. PICTURE RISHI RAHOONATH Her neighbour Nadera Ramsa-
ran-Williams said the back post
of her house has started cracking

Grasshoppers move and going down. 

“Straight across by Kamla there
is a crack and we have seen slip-
page of a couple of hundred feet.

to south-western coasts
Mr Garcia’s home is gone and now
the plum tree and coconut trees
have gone down. The whole place
is continuing to move. We are see-
RADHICA DE SILVA grasshopper population had be- Before their descent to the used which will kill the grasshop- ing excavator trucks there. They
[email protected] come plentiful this year. coastal areas, grasshoppers have pers and not other beneficial in- have started back the quarrying
  “This is the first time we have been invading areas on the M2 sects,” the source added. since October 11. The trucks are
Swarms of grasshoppers have seen this many locusts. This is af- Ring Road, Digity, New Grant Last weekend, retired Professor passing and transporting the sand
now moved from residential areas fecting farmers and we hope that Junction, Fifth Company, Barrack- of Entomology Christopher Starr and we can see them excavating
in South Trinidad to south west- something could be done about pore.  visited Princes Town to inspect and moving material every day,”
ern coastal areas as heavy rains it,” Sookram said. The tracking teams say they the insects. Ramsaran-Williams said.
continued to cause dispersement Meanwhile, at the M2 Ring have made a circle and would In a report of the visit shared by MP for Pointe-a-Pierre David
among the insect bands. Road, Debe, farmers started normally go back to the nesting the Field Naturalists, the quarterly Lee said he visited the area on
The grasshoppers, commonly spraying their crops with the ground where they came from. bulletin of the Naturalists Club, Thursday and saw the trucks tak-
referred to as locusts, were seen hope of keeping away the grass- However, experts say it is not Starr and his team said the insects ing red sand to the Eteck Park in
flying by the millions into the hoppers. uncommon for the grasshoppers are an agricultural pest that feeds Phoenix Park, close by.
South Oropouche mangroves yes- Some residents mixed propoxur to nest away from traditional on 70 types of food plants.  “These residents have not
terday morning. They had earlier insecticide and sprayed their or- breeding grounds as this has hap- The team observed that “all been relocated and these trucks
attacked fields of crops along the namental plants.  pened in Tableland last year. of the grasshoppers seemed to are passing right in front of their
M2 Ring Road in Debe. Agricultural extension officers Although calls have been made be flying in-land at directions houses,” Lee said. 
Swarms were also spotted from the Ministry of Agriculture for the Ministry to do aerial spray- between west and north-west, He said the six affected families
along the coast from the South have been tracking the grasshop- ing, this is not an option that is away from the areas where they have been disregarded adding
Trunk Road, La Romaine, over pers since August with the inten- being considered right now. had presumably hatched and ma- that no housing accommodation
the Southern Main Road at Guapo tion of destroying their breeding “We also need a different ap- tured.”  or relief has been provided to
and along the coastline at Gran- grounds. Currently, 28 egg nests proach. The chemical approach The experts said the grasshop- them.
ville. are monitored yearly by the Ag- is not ideal because pesticides are per’s native habitat is forest, but Efforts made to contact Agricul-
Farmer Sunil Sookram said the riculture Ministry but there are harmful to humans and pets. Cur- there have been episodic out- ture Minister Clarence Rambharat
insects had eaten out the flowers concerns that the recent inclem- rently, we spray with propoxur, breaks in which large numbers for comment proved futile as calls
of his budding mango trees. He ent weather may have split up the a liquid form of insecticide but have moved out into farmland and messages went unanswered.
said with increased rainfall the swarms. other types of chemicals can be and residential areas.  RDS

Couva residents protest bad roads

SHASTRI BOODAN west and Camden Road on the East. The cof-
fin was later put in a large pothole on Cam-
Fed up of potholes in their community, den Road.
scores of residents of Couva staged a demon- Couva South MP Rudranath Indarsingh
stration yesterday calling on the authorities said the residents have had enough.
to undertake repairs. He said, “In spite of $300 billion being
The demonstration started at Exchange spent by the Government of Prime Minister
Road around 6 am with demonstrators bear- Dr Keith Rowley every form of infrastruc-
ing placards and a replica of a coffin made ture is dead in this consistency. From the
from cardboard which they said represented point of roads, healthcare and schools.”
the death of democracy in T&T . Indarsingh called on the Government
By 6.30 am the demonstration grew as to release funds to the Couva/Tabaquite/
scores of persons joined including some Talparo Regional Corporation to fix the bad
motorists who said they had enough with roads. He said bad roads are being repaired
Demonstrators place a replica of a coffin in one of the large potholes at Camden Road, the bad roads. in other communities
Couva, during a protest by residents over the condition of the roads yesterday. The demonstrators crossed the Southern He said, “Couva is the pothole kingdom in
PICTURE SHASTRI BOODAN Main Road between Exchange Road on the T&T. Camden Road is the worst road in T&T.”
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Guardian A potential

opinion
customer looks
at Christmas
trees at Unique
Book and Sport
Center on
Independence
Square, Port-of-
Established 1917 Spain, on
Wednesday
PICTURE KERWIN
TTPS cannot afford to PIERRE

bury its head in the sand

Thursday’s daring robbery of a cigarette van in Valencia, in

D
which a security guard was murdered in an ambush, should espite this week’s ab-
serve as a wake-up call to the Trinidad and Tobago Police
Service which has boldly declared that there has been no
sence of Parliament, po-
litical fire was still in the PNM, UNC issues;
spike in murders. air—but with the accusa-
Over the last few weeks, there have been numerous
reports of murders in several communities throughout the
tion of “PNM friends and family”
being pelted by quarters other
than the Opposition UNC.
PSC ahead
country. Progressive Democratic Patriots
This week alone there were over a dozen murders, leader Watson Duke was his usual
which meant families were left in grief, more lives violently
snatched away, and an already traumatised nation left to
blunt blazing style on Wednesday
rebuking the PNM. “…They’re for
friends and financiers!”
Gail Alexander
witness more bloodletting.
This is why the statement from the Police Service seems In Halloween week, the attack
both insensitive and more than a little out of touch with was among issues PNM suffered
in Tobago from the Prime Minis- 12. The Planning Ministry’s con- larger demonstrations once the
what is taking place in the country and citizens’ growing firmed she will be there for the State of Emergency ends on No-
ter’s golf cart misadventure where
concerns about the state of lawlessness in the country a woman was injured, to PNM duration of the event. vember 30. The revolution’s
which seems to be heading to pre-pandemic days. chairman Stanford Callender’s So: likely it’s a couple weeks geared to capitalise on reopening
Even the statistics quoted by the Police Service show that hospitalisation. more for a PSC whose first task urging a return to normalcy and
murders are on the rise. Since PNM stalwart Neil Wil- may be the appointment of an need by the fatigued/frustrated to
In its statement issued on Wednesday, the TTPS said: “The son’s death, Callender’s been acting Commissioner of Police. shrug off restraint.
murder toll for 2019 was 439, it was reduced in 2020 to 340, among Tobago PNM mainstays. This, considering the process a Stated revolution targets - in-
and it currently stands at the same figure (340) for 2021.” It remains ahead how recently CoP selection will require. And cluding those considering them-
recommended bed rest for him issues are likely to arise, includ- selves “royalty” - may underscore
But with two months of the year still to come, it is evident
might affect campaigning for the ing reports from the National societal division. That’s already
more violence is on the horizon and something must be Security Council’s two-man team exacerbated following Govern-
December 6 Tobago House of
done to curtail it. Assembly polls. PDP launched on firearms users licences, TTPS’ ment’s pandemic procedures.
The Police Service has identified the root cause of its campaign in September. PNM firearms audit report and the (so It’s produced vaccinated and
some recent killings as gang and other criminal activities, launches November 7—after Prime far incomplete) Stanley John re- unvaccinated, haves-and more
domestic and land disputes. There has been some progress Minister Dr Keith Rowley’s return port on related issues. It was con- have nots, bullying of some un-
made regarding the detection of murders, with the arrest of from the Scotland climate change firmed Wednesday that the Police vaccinated and undercurrents,
72 suspects this year by the Homicide Bureau. conference. Complaints Authority’s probe of including because of the sense
While some may see this as a positive stride, it provides In continuing signs of a return similar issues is “a good way from of entitlement in some quarters,
to normalcy, travel by Govern- completion and there’s lots to ex- pre-COVID and post vaxxing.
little comfort to the Trinidad and Tobago population
ment Ministers is increasing after amine.” Whether UNC’s outreach to
which has lived through and witnessed terrifying levels of Developments concerning the non-traditional voters will be
being on hold since 2020. In
criminality and lawlessness throughout the years. July, Foreign Affairs and Caricom TTPS, including the firing of con- successful among the recently
The statement by the Police Service that there is no spike Minister Dr Amery Browne at- tract staff and contention over estimated 479,000 eligible to be
in murders does little to allay concerns about rising crime, tended a Mexico conference and TTPS crime figures, have main- vaccinated—but who aren’t—re-
the fear of crime and the actual murders currently taking another in Miami recently and tained the presence of former mains ahead.
place, where sometimes innocent bystanders become Rowley’s expected to leave today CoP Gary Griffith amid the sce- Government, however, may
“collateral damage” to quote a former prime minister for Scotland. Planning’s Camille nario. He remains mum on his feel a certain sense of security
or people are killed for being in the ‘wrong place’ at the Robinson-Regis left recently for future, which—despite his calls after last week’s Opposition mo-
Scotland. National Security’s for the August CoP merit list to be tion to impeach the President
‘wrong time.’
Fitzgerald Hinds is also returning used—will by now have had clear was defeated by Government
Given the present state of the TTPS with no substantive consideration. and Independent Senators’ votes.
from Miami.
Commissioner of Police or Acting Commissioner of Police, Ministers will be needed soon. This, following Rowley’s reve- But consequent spat between
it is understandable that those now tasked with providing Yesterday, the Office of Presi- lation of informing PSC last year the Opposition and Independent
leadership to this critical arm of the national security dent’s search for a fifth and final that he’d lost confidence in Grif- Senators on UNC’s behaviour and
apparatus would say and do anything in the hope that the Police Service Commission nom- fith. Tantamount to prime minis- how the Independents voted has
public would believe that all is not lost and that they have inee ended with the submission terial veto, that skewers Griffith’s marked a juncture.
things under control. of notification for attorney Ragiv chances ahead, even if his name Particularly with UNC leader
But burying its head in the sand, devoid of sensitivity and Persad. Four others—making a goes forward with the stalled Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s scath-
new PSC strong on legal, financial merit list or that’s scrapped and ing slamming of senators, includ-
empathy, does not represent the Police Service the nation
and security aspects—were sub- he reapplies. His response will ing one’s remark on property tax
has grown accustomed to. determine the state of play. And and Divali spending. It’s made for
mitted to Parliament for debate
Although an analysis of statistics may indicate one thing, it ahead. if reply “fire” arises. a fractured Parliament where the
remains fact that one life lost is one life too many. Government House Leader While UNC’s October Revolu- light that was needed before is
The nation cannot grow numb to the murders occurring, Robinson-Regis has said Parlia- tion started with protests and more necessary now.
nor can the Police Service, whose duty it is to serve and ment will deal with all five names daily statements fingering Gov- Where it emanates and when,
protect the public interest. when they’re in hand. The Scot- ernment failure on issues, plans are, however, less easily an-
land conference ends November ahead will obviously include swered.
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Of saints, sinners &

a culture of encounter
O
n Monday 1 and Tuesday 2
November, we will observe “Being a saint doesn’t require spending long hours
the feasts of All Saints and All
Souls. We are all called to be in prayer, but rather living life open to God in good
saints. As Pope Francis has said: “Sanc- times and in bad...We can become saints because
tity is understood...not as a prerogative
of the few: sanctity is a gift offered to the Lord helps us. It is he who helps us.”
all, no one excluded, by which the dis-
tinctive character of every Christian is
constituted...it is in living with love and
offering one’s own Christian witness in
everyday affairs that we are called to be-
come saints.
Leela Ramdeen
“We are children of God,” and live in Chair, CCSJ & AMMR
hope of one day seeing God as he is.
“On the feast of All Saints and before the
Day of the Dead, it is important to think Paul the Apostle, who was known as the followers of other religions.”
about hope. “The early Christians used Saul. He was on his way from Jerusalem My siblings and I - those of us who are
an anchor as a symbol of hope, he said, to Damascus with a mandate to further currently in T&T, are once again prepar-
and “to have our hearts anchored up persecute Christians. His dramatic en- ing my deceased father’s home for our
there where our loved ones are, where counter with Christ and his conversion annual celebration of Diwali there on
the saints are, where Jesus is, where God reminds us that God’s grace is sufficient. Thursday 4 Nov. Diwali, a celebration of
is -- that is hope. That is the hope that Let us open our hearts to receive it, to the victory of dharma, good over evil,
Brandy Rodriguez doesn’t disappoint...There are difficult align ourselves with the risen Christ. light over darkness, knowledge over ig-
moments in life, but with hope you go Read Galatians 2:20. norance, provides us with an opportu-
forward and keep your eyes on what “Always, in every place, one can be- nity for a true “culture of encounter”.
A small tribute to awaits us. Today is a day of hope; our
brothers and sisters are in the presence
of God, and we, too, will be there in
come a saint, that is, one can open one-
self up to this grace, which works inside
us and leads us to holiness...Every step
The Catholic Church continues to
promote interreligious dialogue. As the
Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Interreli-

Brandy Rodriguez the Lord’s arms if we follow the path of

Jesus.” He reminds us that “being a saint
doesn’t require spending long hours in
towards sainthood makes us better
people, free from selfishness and being
closed within ourselves, and opens us
gious Dialogue said in a Diwali Message:
“May the Transcendent Light illumine
your hearts, homes and communities,
I am grateful to pay a small public tribute to the prayer, but rather living life open to God to our brothers and sisters and to their and may all your celebrations deepen
late Brandy Rodriguez on her recent passing as in good times and in bad...We can be- needs.” (Pope Francis). the sense of belonging to one another
reported in the media. She was a Human Rights come saints because the Lord helps us. But, as we know, this is not an easy in your families and neighbourhoods,
Activist and advocated for persons of the LGBTQI It is he who helps us.” task. “Bad house” will always be calling and so further harmony and happiness,
community in Trinidad and Tobago. As president I urge you never to lose hope. Pope us, as we say in T&T. This is why we must peace and prosperity… may we, Hindus
of the TT Transgender Coalition, her hard work Francis has pointed out that “even in help each other to stay on the right path. and Christians, join together with follow-
was recognized by Queen Elizabeth II only ear- the lives of the saints there are tempta- We need more role models and mentors ers of other religions and with people of
lier this year when she received the 180th Com- tions and sins, as demonstrated by the in our communities. good will to foster a culture of inclusion
monwealth Point of Light award. life of David...Saint King David, a great As a Catholic, I grew up in a home for a just and peaceful society.”
I met Ms. Rodriguez in 2016, as a young doc- sinner, but a repentant one...during the in which we celebrated Hindu festivals Given the many challenges we face, let
tor of four years, enrolled in a pilot workshop on Christian journey, the journey the Lord with my Hindu father. Indeed, it is be- us promote unity in diversity, and build
providing services to marginalized communities has invited us to undertake, there is no cause of my parents that I embrace all on what is common among us. And, as
in Trinidad and Tobago. Completely naive in my saint without a past and no sinner with- that is good in all religions. The Catholic COP26 commences soon, let’s pray for
world outlook, she patiently allowed me time to out a future.” Church encourages the Faithful to de- serious action by world leaders.
get comfortable and allowed me to ask questions And many of us would remember the velop a continued “relationship
on anything related to the Transgender commu- record in Acts (9) of the conversion of of openness and dialogue with
nity and the lives of persons who are unseen in
Trinidad and Tobago, either deliberately or un-
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COVID CHRONICLES
NYC braces for fewer cops, more
trash as vax deadline looms
NEW YORK (AP) — Mounting trash. — tools that he said were typically used spread of the virus. Backers of man-
Closed firehouses. Fewer police and “in times of challenging crisis.” dates say New Yorkers have a right not
ambulances on the street. The mayor called the sanitation to be infected by public servants un-
That’s the possibility New York slowdowns “unacceptable” and said the willing to get the shots.
City is bracing for come Monday as department will move to 12-hour and Nearly one-fifth of city employees
a COVID-19 vaccine mandate looms begin working Sunday shifts to ensure covered by the impending mandate
and thousands of municipal workers trash doesn’t pile up. have yet to receive at least one vaccine
remain unwilling to get the shots. “My job is to keep people safe — my dose as of Thursday, including 16 per
Police officers, firefighters, garbage employees, and 8.8 million people,” de cent of police personnel, 29 per cent of
collectors and most other city workers Blasio said at a virtual news briefing. firefighters and EMS workers and 33
face a 5 pm Friday deadline to show “And until we defeat COVID, people per cent of sanitation workers, accord-
proof they’ve gotten at least one dose are not safe. If we don’t stop COVID, ing to city data. City jail guards have
of the COVID-19 vaccine. New Yorkers will die.” another month to comply.
Workers who don’t comply will be People who refuse to get vaccinated As of 8 pm Thursday, 33,400 city
put on unpaid leave starting Monday. are now a big factor in the continued workers remained unvaccinated.
Mayor Bill de Blasio held firm on
the mandate as firefighters rallied
Thursday outside his official residence,
sanitation workers appeared to be skip-
ping garbage pick ups in protest and
Georgi Georgiev, head of the intensive care unit at Pirogov, Sofia’s main emergency the city’s largest police union went to
hospital, examines a patient, in Sofia, Bulgaria, Friday, October. 29, 2021. PICTURE AP
an appeals court seeking a halt to the
vaccine requirement.
Bulgaria’s hospitals overwhelmed Pat Lynch, president of the Police
Benevolent Association, said the hard
by COVID-19 infection surge deadline “sets the city up for a real cri-
sis.”
Andrew Ansbro, president of the
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Medical rising numbers of COVID-19 patients. Uniformed Firefighters Association,
workers at Bulgaria’s main emergency “Currently, we are experiencing warned longer response times will “be
hospital are waging an uphill battle as one of the most difficult periods since a death sentence to some people.”
a surge in coronavirus cases has over- the beginning of the pandemic,” said De Blasio said Thursday that the city
whelmed the country’s ailing health Georgi Georgiev, head of the intensive has contingencies to maintain adequate Firefighters rally outside Mayor Bill De Blasio’s residence Gracie Mansion to protest
care system. care unit at Pirogov, Sofia’s main emer- staffing and public safety, including COVID-19 vaccine mandate for city workers, Thursday, October. 28, 2021, in New York.
Following a relatively quiet summer, gency hospital. mandatory overtime and extra shifts PICTURE AP
the Balkan country has been hit hard He was concerned about the grave
by another wave of the pandemic as situation that many COVID-19 pa-
it failed to take tighter containment
measures. Bulgaria’s health woes have
tients were in and complained about
a shortage of medical professionals
Russia marks another daily deaths record
been compounded by a prolonged po- trained to handle them. MOSCOW (AP) — Russia on Friday regions to start sooner, and some or- Russia rose by 39,849 on Friday, just
litical crisis that has left the country “The current situation is taking a se- recorded another record of daily coro- dered most residents off work earlier below an all-time record reported the
without a regular government since rious physical and emotional toll. We navirus deaths as authorities hoped to this week. previous day. Deputy Prime Minister
last spring, eroding public trust in in- are exhausted and at our limits,” Geor- stem contagion by keeping most peo- Moscow introduced the measure Tatyana Golikova, the head of the gov-
stitutions. giev said. ple off work. starting from Thursday, shutting kin- ernment coronavirus task force, voiced
On Friday, more than 7,553 people The hospital’s ICU has transformed The government’s coronavirus task dergartens, schools, gyms, entertain- concern about a spike in beach vaca-
were in Bulgarian COVID-19 wards, three separate rooms to treat COVID- force reported 1,163 deaths in 24 ment venues and most stores, and tions.
including 656 in intensive care. More 19 patients who need intubation and hours, the largest daily number since restricting restaurants and cafes to only “We are particularly worried about
than 90 per cent of the patients were ventilators, plus 10 rooms for patients the pandemic began. The latest deaths takeout or delivery. Food stores, phar- our citizens booking tourist trips to
not vaccinated, data showed. with milder symptoms. According to brought the total toll to 236,220, by far macies and companies operating key other regions,” she said.
In addition, 5,178 new infections Georgiev, 30 per cent of the COVID- the highest in Europe. infrastructure remained open. Russia was the first country in the
and 124 more deaths were reported, 19 patients at the hospital need to be To contain the spread of infection, Access to museums, theatres, con- world to authorize a coronavirus
bringing the country’s death toll to intubated at some point. Russian President Vladimir Putin has cert halls and other venues is limited vaccine in August 2020 and proudly
23,718. Georgiev blamed the surge in infec- ordered a nonworking period from to people holding digital codes on their named the shot Sputnik V to showcase
In response to the worsening situa- tions on the widespread vaccine scep- October 30 to November 7, when most smartphones to prove they have been the country’s scientific edge. But the
tion, Bulgarian hospitals are suspend- ticism among Bulgarians, who have state organizations and private busi- vaccinated, a practice that will remain vaccination campaign has stalled amid
ing planned admissions and operations turned the country into the EU’s least nesses are to suspend operations. in place after November 7. widespread public scepticism blamed
and switching units over to handle the vaccinated nation. He encouraged Russia’s worst-hit The number of new daily cases in on conflicting signals from authorities.

CARIBBEAN’S MOST
AFFECTED COUNTRIES Sweden’s pandemic response FDA paves way for Pfizer
CONFIRMED CASES
faulted as too slow, unprepared COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids
Cuba 950,613 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food the social development of children”
Dominican Republic 380,215 COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Swe- that the country’s infection control and Drug Administration on Friday too.
den’s response to the spread of corona- system was decentralized, making paved the way for children ages 5 to A few countries have begun using
Jamaica 88,775 “it unclear who is responsible for the other COVID-19 vaccines in children
virus was too slow and its preparations 11 to get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.
Trinidad & Tobago 56,831 to handle a pandemic were insuffi- whole when a serious infectious dis- The FDA cleared kid-size doses under 12, including China, which
Guadeloupe 54,537 cient, a stinging official report con- ease affects the country.” — just a third of the amount given just began vaccinations for 3-year-

TO BE
cluded Friday. Earlier this week, Sweden passed to teens and adults — for emergency olds. But many that use the vaccine
Martinique 42,634 The Scandinavian country has the threshold of 15,000 deaths with use, and up to 28 million more Amer- made by Pfizer and its partner BioN-
Belize 26,625 stood out among European nations for COVID-19. ican children could be eligible for Tech are watching the US decision,

UPDATED
Haiti 23,823 its comparatively hands-off response Social Affairs Minister Lena Hal- vaccinations as early as next week. and European regulators just began
to the pandemic, emphasising indi- lengren told Swedish news agency One more regulatory hurdle re- considering the companies’ kid-size
Bahamas 22,351 vidual responsibility and choices in- TT that she agreed with the criticism, mains: On Tuesday, advisers to the doses.
Aruba 15,882 stead of mandated government health saying it “could have been done differ- Centers for Disease Control and Pre- With FDA’s action, Pfizer plans to
measures. ently.” vention will make more detailed rec- begin shipping millions of vials of
TOP 5 MOSTAFFECTED In its preliminary findings, the new The latest report was along the lines ommendations on which youngsters the paediatric vaccine — in orange
COUNTRIES report said Sweden’s initial protection of a December 2020 one that said the should get vaccinated, with a final caps to avoid mix-ups with the pur-
CONFIRMED CASES measures were “insufficient to stop or Swedish government failed to suffi- decision by the agency’s director ex- ple-capped doses for everyone else
USA 46,747,683 even sharply limit the spread of infec- ciently protect the elderly in nursing pected shortly afterwards. — to doctors’ offices, pharmacies
tion,” and that its solution to counter homes and was ultimately responsible “The rationale here is protect your and other vaccination sites. Once the
India 34,259,690 the outbreak “was based on volun- for the pandemic’s effects. children so that they can get back to- CDC issues its ruling, eligible kids
Brazil 21,781,436 tariness and personal responsibility, In neighbouring Denmark, 1,784 wards normal life,” said FDA vaccine will get two shots, three weeks apart.
rather than more intrusive measures.” news cases were recorded Friday, the chief Dr Peter Marks. The American Academy of Pedi-
UK 8,979,236 10th day in a row where the number atrics also applauded FDA’s decision,
It added that Swedish laws were “The tremendous cost of this pan-
Russia 8,432,546 “insufficient to deal with a serious of people newly infected in Denmark demic has not just been in physical and said paediatricians were “stand-
UPDATED AT 5 PM LAST EVENING epidemic or pandemic outbreak,” and has been over 1,000. illness, it’s been in the psychological, ing by” to talk with parents.
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business
Saturday, October 30, 2021
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TCL records net loss of $23.2m

The TCL Group has reported a quarter, the Group ramped up
net loss of $23.2 million for the its vaccination drive in Jamaica,
three months ended September participating in the Private Sec-
30, 2021. tor Vaccine Initiative in an effort
Last year, for the comparative to protect our stakeholders from
period, TCL recorded a net in- the COVID-19 virus. The Group
come of $38.4 million. continues to conduct regular
“This decrease was mainly training sessions and to provide
driven by decreased revenues constant reminders and warnings
coupled with increased costs aris- concerning COVID-19 protocols to
ing out of maintenance activities employees and other stakehold-
conducted during the quarter,” ers,” it stated.
a statement jointly signed by its With climate change being one
chairman David G. Inglefield and of the biggest global challenges,
it managing director Francisco the TCL Group stated that it
Aguilera Mendoza stated. will continue to incorporate the
Overall for the nine months “green agenda” as a fundamental
ended September 30, 2021 the component of it business strategy.
TCL Group recorded a net income “The Group is therefore com-
of $60.6 million. mitted to vigorously pursue
For the comparative nine sustainable practices that will
months last year the TCL Group contribute to our communities
recorded a net income of $48.9 and to deliver value to our stake-
million. holders. On a year-to-date basis,
“The TCL Group recorded the Group has surpassed its tar-
consolidated revenue from con- geted use of alternative fuels in
tinuing operations of $467 mil- Jamaica and has also succeeded
lion during the third quarter of in reducing CO2 emission rates in
2021, representing a 3 per cent Jamaica and T&T during this year
File picture: A worker uses a forklift to move cement on the Trinidad Cement Limited compound in Claxton Bay.
decrease when compared to the PICTURE RISHI RAGOONATH compared to the prior year,” it
third quarter of 2020. Revenue stated.
for the quarter was mainly im- particularly in Guyana, T&T and ment-mandated restrictions may to reduce our margins in export The TCL Group said its man-
pacted by reduced cement sales Barbados,” it stated. further negatively impact the TCL markets also and impact our fi- agement and the board continue
attributable to adverse weather The directors’ statement said Group’s financial results.” nancial results,” it stated. to develop strategies and plans to
in Jamaica,” it stated. “based on the financial results to “ The outlook for the business The TCL Group said Health and address possible demand scenar-
“On a year-to-date basis, the date and assessment of market will depend on the rate of vacci- Safety continues to be its top pri- ios and respond to the ongoing
TCL Group recorded consoli- demand, our outlook remains nation, the achievement of the ority and outlined the vaccination pandemic.
dated revenue from continuing cautiously optimistic for the rest thus far elusive goal of ‘herd im- rates of its employees across the “We are also eagerly await-
operations of $1.4 billion, 12 per of the year.” munity’, the emergence of new region. ing the expected resumption of
cent higher than the same period According to the directors’ waves of infection and the extent “To date, of our employees, public works and infrastructure
in 2020. This increase across the statement TCL however remains of government restrictions in re- 91.6 per cent in T&T, 30.8 per cent expenditures, and of course the
region reflects a reduced 2020 concerned about the “persistence sponse. Additionally, we are pay- in Jamaica, 78.8per cent in Barba- retail segment’s historical resil-
comparable base as a result of the of relatively high COVID-19 infec- ing close attention to the inflation dos and 90.5 per cent in Guyana ience that has driven the demand
impact of the COVID-19 govern- tion rates, the emergence of new of coal, fuel and energy, and ship- are vaccinated against COVID-19. for our products in the last couple
ment restrictions in our markets, variants and resulting govern- ping costs, that have the potential Additionally, during the third of months,” it stated.

Praetorian Fund experiencing difficulties selling two properties

The winding up of the Praetorian significant headwinds due to pro-
Property Mutual Fund has been tracted deliberations. We were
delayed by a further year because also informed that probability of a
of difficulties in selling two proper- sale of this property is at present
ties, a notice to unit-holders stated unlikely,” it stated.
yesterday. “We are pleased however to re-
The termination date of the fund port that the sale of Port St Charles
was originally November 14, last property is in progress and we
year. expect that this sale will be con-
It was then extended to Novem- cluded in early 2022. With respect
ber 14 this year. to the Landings property, we have
“In order for the Trustee to com- approached the Agent to reduce
plete the disposal of the remaining the purchase price with a view of
properties in the Deposited Prop- attracting a potential buyer. We
erties, it has become expedient to have been advised that the resort
extend said Termination Date of has been reopened and there has
the Fund to November 14, 2022 been gradual inflows of visitors
having regard to the current eco- . It is expected that with the up-
nomic situation,” the notice stated. coming peak season, there will be
The properties to be sold are an influx of visitors,” the notice
Marigot Bay in St Lucia and Port St stated.
Charles in Barbados. The Praetorian Fund has also
“Unfortunately, these trans- stated that it has experienced “sig-
actions have been considerably nificant delays” in the preparation
delayed due to the COVID-19 pan- of its audited accounts.
demic and has been unable to be “We anticipate that the audited
concluded. The sale of Marigot accounts will be available by No-
Bay property has experienced vember 30, 2021,” it stated. Marigot Bay, St Lucia
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Daily Report on Trading, Friday, October 29, 2021 Agostini’s

ALL T&T INDEX: 1,938.51 COMPOSITE INDEX: 1,423.34 NUMBER OF SHARES VALUE OF SHARES
CHANGE: -3.83 CHANGE: -1.88

DAY’S DAY’S O/S BID

BOUGHT/SOLD: 57,171

O/S BID O/S O/S LAST SALE

BOUGHT/SOLD: $1,130,627.35

LAST SALE VOLUME CLOSE CHANGE

Ltd leads
OPEN
SECURITY
trading
PRICE HIGH LOW ($) VOL. OFFER OFFER PRICE($) DATE TRADED PRICE ($)
($) ($) ($) ($) VOL. ($)

ORDINARY SHARES
AGOSTINI’S LTD 24.50 24.50 24.50 24.48 10 24.50 50,000 24.50 29-10-2021 12,487 24.50
ANGOSTURA HOLDINGS 17.08 17.08 17.00 17.00 285 17.08 6,716 17.00 29-10-2021 1,916 17.07 -0.01 Overall Market activity re-
ANSA MERCHANT BANK 41.00 41.00 41.00 41.00 11,093 45.00 500 41.00 29-10-2021 500 41.00
ANSA MCAL 60.00 60.00 58.00 57.50 708 58.00 1,045 58.00 29-10-2021 258 58.37 -1.63
sulted from trading in 17 secu-
FIRST CITIZEN GROUP FINANCIAL HOLDINGS 50.82 50.75 50.74 50.76 3,800 51.00 1,686 50.75 29-10-2021 1,771 50.75 -0.07 rities of which three advanced,
FIRST CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL 6.14 6.14 15 6.50 149,908 6.11 20-10-2021 6.14 nine declined and five traded
GUARDIAN HOLDINGS 30.50 31.00 30.50 30.33 242 30.50 2,147 30.50 29-10-2021 4,040 30.50 firm.
GRACE KENNEDY & CO 6.30 6.30 6.25 6.13 50 6.25 4,288 6.25 29-10-2021 3,065 6.27 -0.03 Trading activity resulted in
GUARDIAN MEDIA LTD 3.23 3.21 3.21 3.21 491 3.21 29-10-2021 8,000 3.21 -0.02 the following movements of
JMMB GROUP LTD 2.22 2.24 2.24 2.22 26,226 2.24 64,702 2.24 29-10-2021 3,800 2.24 0.02
the TTSE Indices:
LJ WILLIAMS A 0.20 0.23 50,000 0.20 12-02-2021 0.20
LJ WILLIAMS B 1.32 1.32 6,025 1.50 47,937 1.30 25-10-2021 1.32
The All T&T Index declined
MASSY 85.07 87.00 29 89.95 4,969 85.05 27-10-2021 85.07 by 3.83 points (0.20 per cent)
NCBFG 8.06 8.05 87,377 8.06 7,980 8.06 27-10-2021 8.06 to close at 1,938.51.
NATIONAL ENTERPRISES LTD 3.29 3.25 2,669 3.29 49,882 3.29 28-10-2021 3.29 The Composite Index de-
NATIONAL FLOUR MILLS 1.98 1.90 740 1.96 26,243 1.96 28-10-2021 1.98 clined by 1.88 points (0.13 per
TTNGL 18.35 18.35 18.00 18.11 42 18.35 476 18.35 29-10-2021 970 18.31 -0.04 cent) to close at 1,423.34.
ONE CARIBBEAN MEDIA 4.76 4.75 4.75 4.27 500 4.75 7,900 4.75 29-10-2021 7,921 4.75 -0.01
The Cross-Listed Index ad-
PRESTIGE HOLDINGS 7.05 7.01 2,805 7.05 845 7.05 28-10-2021 7.05
POINT LISAS DEV 2.95 2.95 75 3.00 718 2.95 28-10-2021 2.95 vanced by 0.03 points (0.02
RFHL 135.91 138.00 136.00 136.00 36 138.00 900 136.00 29-10-2021 535 136.47 0.56 per cent) to close at 122.22.
SCOTIABANK 62.30 62.50 62.50 62.35 270 62.50 328 62.50 29-10-2021 360 62.50 0.20 The SME Index remained at
T’DAD CEMENT LTD 3.93 3.90 760 4.00 10,000 3.90 28-10-2021 3.93 40.62.
UNILEVER CARIB LTD 16.35 16.35 16.35 16.30 149 16.35 2,817 16.35 29-10-2021 1,000 16.35 Trading activity on the First-
WEST INDIAN TOBACCO CO 30.60 30.60 30.59 28.52 3,000 30.59 287 30.59 29-10-2021 10,548 30.59 -0.01 Tier Market registered a vol-
ume of 57,171 shares crossing
PREFERENCE SHARES the floor of the Exchange val-
GUARDIAN MEDIA LTD 65.70 65.80 100 65.70 11-03-2020 65.70 ued at $1,130,627.35.
WILLIAMS LJP 3.79 3.79 13-04-2021 3.79 Agostini’s Limited was the
volume leader with 12,487
SECOND TIER SHARES shares changing hands for a
MORA VEN HOLDINGS 12.00 12.00 14-12-2018 12.00
value of $305,931.50, followed
by The West Indian Tobacco
MUTUAL FUND UNITS
CALYPSO MACRO INDEX FUND 17.01 16.55 2,376 18.00 60 17.01 27-10-2021 17.01 Company Limited with a vol-
CLICO INVESTMENT FUND 26.79 26.80 26.00 26.00 4,081 26.80 1,768 26.80 29-10-2021 21,026 26.50 -0.29 ume of 10,548 shares being
EPPLEY CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT FUND 0.67 0.67 traded for $322,671.67.
EPPLEY CARIBBEAN VALUE FUND 1.70 1.70 Clico Investment Fund was
PRAETORIAN PROP 3.05 3.05 17-08-2017 3.05 the only active security on the
Mutual Fund Market, posting
SME SHARES a volume of 21,026 shares val-
CINEMAONE LIMITED 4.00 4.00 01-07-2021 4.00
ENDEAVOUR HOLDINGS LTD 7.48 7.48 7.48 7.06 625 7.48 273 7.48 29-10-2021 127 7.48 ued at $557,153.41.
The Second Tier Market did
USD EQUITY SHARES not record any activity.
MPC CARIBBEAN CLEAN ENERGY LIMITED 0.90 1.00 210,000 0.90 20-08-2021 0.90 Endeavour Holdings Limited
was the only active security
on the SME Market, posting a
volume of 127 shares valued at
$949.96.
The USD Equity Market did
not record any activity.
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ANTÓNIO GUTERRES
7KH*ODVJRZ&OLPDWH7HVW If we can reduce global emissions by 45 per cent zero asset owners alliance, and the UN’s own pension
UN Secretary-General compared to 2010 levels this decade. If we can fund, which met its 2021 carbon reduction invest-
achieve global net-zero by 2050. ment objectives ahead of time and above its target,

T
he climate crisis is a code red for humanity. And if world leaders arrive in Glasgow with bold, with a 32 per cent reduction this year.
World leaders will soon be put to the test at ambitious and verifiable 2030 targets, and new, con- Individuals in every society need to make better,
the UN Climate Conference, known as COP26 crete policies to reverse this disaster. G-20 leaders, in more responsible choices in what they eat, how they
in Glasgow. particular need to deliver. travel, and what they buy. And young people and cli-
Their actions or inactions will show their serious- The time has passed for diplomatic niceties. If gov- mate activists need to keep doing what they’re doing:
ness about addressing this planetary emergency. The ernments, especially G-20 governments, do not stand demanding action from their leaders and keeping
warning signs are hard to miss: Temperatures every- up and lead this effort, we are headed for terrible them accountable.
where are reaching new highs; biodiversity is reach- human suffering. Throughout, we need global solidarity to help all
ing new lows; oceans are warming, acidifying and But all countries need to realise that the old, car- countries make this shift. Developing countries are
choking with plastic waste. Increasing temperatures bon-burning model of development is a death sen- grappling with debt and liquidity crises. They need
will make vast stretches of our planet dead zones for tence for their economies and our planet. support.
humanity by century’s end. We need decarbonisation now, across every sec- Public and multilateral development banks must
And the respected medical journal The Lancet just tor in every country. We need to shift subsidies from significantly increase their climate portfolios and in-
described climate change as the “defining narrative of fossil fuels to renewable energy, and tax pollution, tensify their efforts to help countries transition to net-
human health” in the years to come—a crisis defined not people. We need to put a price on carbon, and zero, resilient economies.
by widespread hunger, respiratory illness, deadly dis- channel that back towards resilient infrastructures The developed world must urgently meet its com-
asters and infectious disease outbreaks that could be and jobs. mitment of at least US$100 billion in annual climate
even worse than COVID-19. Despite these alarm bells And we need to phase-out coal by 2030 in OECD finance for developing countries.
ringing at fever pitch, we see new evidence in the lat- countries and 2040, in all others. Increasing numbers Donors and multilateral development banks to allo-
est UN reports that governments’ actions so far sim- of governments have pledged to stop financing coal cate at least half their climate finance towards adapta-
ply do not add up to what is so desperately needed. and private finance needs to do the same, urgently. tion and resilience.
Recent new announcements for climate action are People rightly expect their governments to lead. The United Nations was founded 76 years ago to
welcome and critical but even so, our world is on But we all have a responsibility to safeguard our col- build consensus for action against the greatest threats
track for calamitous global temperature rises well lective future. Businesses need to reduce their climate facing humanity. But rarely have we faced a crisis like
above 21/4 Celsius. This is a far cry from the 1.51/4 impact, and fully and credibly align their operations this one, a truly existential crisis that if not addressed,
Celsius target to which the world agreed under the and financial flows to a net-zero future. No more ex- threatens not only us, but future generations. There
Paris Agreement—a target that science tells us is the cuses; no more greenwashing. is one path forward. A 1.51/4 future is the only viable
only sustainable pathway for our world. Investors, public and private alike, must do the future for humanity. Leaders must get on with the job
This target is entirely achievable. same. They should join front runners like the net- in Glasgow, before it’s too late.
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W
hen we see someone out in pub- they are made out of aluminium, car-
lic using a white cane, we can im- bon fibre, or fibreglass elements. Per-
mediately tell that they are blind.
The white cane is universally rec-
ognised as a symbol of blindness.
It allows individuals who are blind and visually
ARE YOU READY? sons have the option of straight canes
or collapsible canes which can be folded
and easily stored.
7. In some parts of the world it is il-
impaired to travel safely without needing assis- legal for sighted persons to use a white
tance.
Every year, on October 15, International White
Cane Safety Day is observed around the world.
International White cane to gain the right of way.
For instance, in Florida persons can
face imprisonment for up to 60 days,
This day was adopted by the International Fed-
eration of the Blind in 1969. On this day, the sig-
nificance of the white cane is highlighted, along
Cane Safety Day along with second-degree misdemean-
our charges.
8. Several countries around the world
with the accomplishments of those who are blind have laws that protect white cane users.
and visually impaired. For many within the blind For instance, in the United States, there
community, this tool is a symbol of independence
and mobility.
The white cane was first developed as a safety
Jubilee Paul are laws that give persons who are blind
and visually impaired the right of way
in traffic.
measure for use in traffic situations. It allows driv-
ers to easily identify that a pedestrian is visually The white cane is the original assistive
impaired and that they should be given the right per cent of this group uses a white cane, step, in order to detect obstacles in the technology for those who are blind, and
of way. with the rest relying on a sighted guide person’s pathway. has become an essential tool for mil-
The white cane originated in 1921, when a pho- or their remaining vision. Persons also 5. Orientation and Mobility specialists lions around the world.
tographer from England, by the name of James use guide dogs in other countries. are required to spend at least 120 hours
Biggs went blind after an accident. The amount 4. The “Hoover Method” is the stand- blindfolded to become certified. This is This column is supplied in conjunction
of traffic around his house made him quite un- ard technique for using the white cane. to ensure that they understand the chal- ‘with the T&T Blind Welfare Association.
comfortable, and as a result, he painted his cane In 1944, a World War II veteran rehabili- lenges faced by those who are blind and Headquarters:
white so that it would be more visible to motor- 118 Duke Street, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad
tation specialist by the name of Richard visually impaired. These tests involve Email: [email protected]
ists. A few years later, in 1930, the president of E Hoover introduced this technique. navigating a path, identifying their sur- Phone: (868) 624-4675
the Peoria Lions Club, Lion George A Bonham, The Hoover Method involves holding roundings, and locating objects. WhatsApp: (868) 395-3086
came up with the idea of using a white cane with the cane in the centre of the body and 6. White canes today can weigh as Facebook: T&T Blind Welfare
a red band. The red band provides contrast and moving it from left to right with each little as seven ounces. This is because Association 1914
shows that the user has low vision. The following
year, Lions Club International started promoting
the use of the white cane by those who are blind
through a national programme.

Facts about the white cane

1. The white cane is the most popular mobil-

Leadership that serves
ity aid among persons who have a visual impair- From: Arnold Gopeesingh. you display is significant. No one in
ment. The standard white cane has a grip, a shaft, their mind falls in love or is willing to
and a tip. This was designed for users to gain “For David, after he had served his support anyone who comes across
maximum tactile and auditory input from their generation by the will of God, fell and in an arrogant and self-opinionated
surroundings. slept, and was laid unto his fathers, manner. Have the right spirit.
2. There are three different types of white and saw corruption.” Acts 13: 36. Life
canes. There is the mobility cane which allows in God’s plan is not just about us, even Thirdly there must be the willingness
the user to identify steps and other obstacles. more so when you have been given the to deny you at times; one of the true
The support cane is another type of white cane honour and privilege to lead people. In tests of someone ordained by God
that helps persons who are blind and have mobil- God’s mind what is first and foremost is to lead is the willingness to deny
ity challenges. There is also the ID cane which is serving the people. When you look at himself for the greater cause at
small and can be folded. These let people know Jesus Christ God’s only begotten Son, times. Are you willing to go without
that the person using it is visually impaired.
His life was one of service from start to or take less as a leader so that others
Canes that are red and white indicate that the
person using it is both deaf and blind.
finish. Jesus said to His disciples in Mark can have? Only you can answer that.
3. Not everyone who is blind or visually im- 9:35, “If any man desires to be first, the In serving people sacrifice is all part of
paired uses a white cane. In fact, only two to eight same shall be last of all and servant of the day’s work Jesus said in Matthew
all.” True God-ordained leadership is 16:24, “If any man will come after me,

Is the Government
not about creating a status or a name Arnold Gopeesingh let him deny himself, and take up his
for yourself, wanting to become cross, and follow me.” The greatest of
popular, but giving yourself in the community. Know what it is at times leaders Jesus Christ, is saying it will

serious about line of service under the direction

of God to people. When you do this
to walk in your constituents not only
when there is a crisis making a guest
appearance, connect with the people.
cost you to lead, it is not all about living
large and enjoying life. True service

Property Tax?
people will be drawn to you seeing can be costly at times but in the end,
your good works, God will then it reaps rewards.
receive the glory. Secondly having an excellent spirit,
the way you speak to people and Fourthly fulfillment of promises, any
The Government would like citizens to complete If you are going to serve people the attitude you display says a lot level-headed person who is given a
and return the Return Form for the Valuation of effectively as a leader and this can about you. How you may manage promise and consistently sees those
Property tax before November 30, or be fined
be applicable in leading in any given your household, it is not the promises broken will not have any
$5,000 but the number listed on the full page ad
forum there are some things worth same when you are addressing faith or confidence in the giver. While
in the daily newspaper is not functioning and nei-
ther is the email listed in the papers. considering. Firstly relationship with strangers who you were put to at times circumstances and conditions
In desperation to get the answers needed to those you are serving, it is important lead, humility is a great quality. In can prevent a promise from being
complete and submit the form we checked the that you connect with those to whom the book of Daniel 6:3, it states, “Then fulfilled, a proper explanation should
website and we have called all the regional di- you are rendering service. Jesus this Daniel was preferred above the be given but when this behaviour
vision valuation offices several times during the Christ demonstrated this in His life presidents and princes, because an becomes a way of life that is poor
business day, and no one has answered any of he knew and felt the people’s pulse excellent spirit was in him, and the service by any leader. Leadership
these numbers. by being there with them at times. king thought to set him over the that takes serving seriously ensures
We are hoping that you will be able to not only Using our politicians as an example it whole realm.” Daniel stood out by promises are fulfilled. I conclude with
publish this but to assist citizens by checking is important that you find the time to the way he carried about himself, the what Jesus said in Mark 10:45, “The
on this and providing us with a communication be with the people who placed you in way he spoke to those around him, Son of man came not to be served
channel where we could get someone to respond office. How will you know what they the respect he showed, people felt unto, but to serve, and to give His life
to our questions so that the form can be submit- are experiencing, their pain or needs? welcomed to be in his presence. If you a ransom for many.” To our leaders
ted. It may amaze you the tremendous are going to effectively reach people serve the people, and in doing so
impact that is made when people can and want them to have confidence you will be blessed. God’s blessing
P KING,
touch and see their leaders in their and trust in you the type of spirit always.
Diego Martin
via email
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War is not the answer

What we are having in Trinidad into office, this seems to be a where the rubber meets the road. Please get the message and listen to
and Tobago is what I call a “Po- long way off. Right now in T&T thousands of cit- the voice of the people. All the an-
litical War” with our two major The TTPS continues to do izens are in survival mode barely tics etc in the red house, if it is not
parties the PNM and the UNC. what they are paid to do thanks making ends meet. Now they have bettering the lives of the citizens, are
A war of words has become to our officers who are out there to view what their elected MP’s a big waste of time. It is time to stop
the order of the day in Parlia- 24/7, men and women who are are engaged in right in our Parlia- the wars and begin birthing answers
ment. As usual, the population committed to protecting and ment, while they are out here going for the issues that are seriously af-
sits in the pavilion and we are serving. through tough times. How do you fecting the people living in Trinidad
all looking on to see who will Amid all that is taking place think they are feeling? and Tobago.
throw the next punch and how in Parliament for the last few Living in poverty, their homes There are too many unfulfilled
damaging it may be. Also your weeks what has been achieved filled with water (flood), deplorable promises which have created a very
guess is as good as mine as to by all of this? Maybe I am miss- roads, no water for months, high disappointing society. I call upon
how soon we will have a new ing something that you may cost of living, and crime to deal both the Government and the Op-
Commissioner of Police put have seen. Let us get down to with. The question comes to your position to work together for the
mind, why did I help put that person sake of the citizens and the country
into an office that does not care one in general.

PUBLIC ADVISORY
iota about my well-being. In a crisis, the worst thing you can
I appeal to our Parliamentarians, have is division and people fighting
war is not the answer and trying to amongst themselves. It is time we
show how much you know and how make our so often heard confession.
intelligent you are, if that is not an- Let’s do it together. It must start

MORATORIUM
swering the needs of the people, do from the top.
you think that they care. Plenty of

EXTENSION !
talk does not fill empty bellies or ARNOLD GOPEESINGH
make life comfortable for anyone. San Juan

FOR Moral courage is

LAUNDRY
DETERGENTS required in moving
a Motion to Impeach
Moral courage is defined by the Ox- for others, political or moral courage
ford English Dictionary as “that kind means being willing to face popular
of courage which enables a person condemnation for a higher cause or
The Trinidad and Tobago to encounter odium, disapproval or
contempt rather than depart from
concern for others.
Kennedy goes a step further and
Bureau of Standards (TTBS) what he or she deems the right suggests that a measure of social iso-
hereby notifies all laundry course.”
In his classical work Profiles in
lation and condemnation is inevita-
ble to those who lead on the basis of
detergent stakeholders that it Courage, John F Kennedy talks integrity and courage. In the motto
has retroactively extended the Commencement Date: about political courage and argues
that greatness in leadership stems
that introduces the book, he quotes
from Edmund Burke, “remember
moratorium period for the
Compulsory National 2nd August, 2021 less from cultivating popularity than
from showing bravery in promoting
the principles one believes in even
that obloquy is a necessary ingre-
dient in the composition of all true
glory;… remember… that calumny
Standard Extended Deadline Date: when such a course of action makes and abuse are essential parts of tri-
TTCS 7:2020, Laundry
Detergents – Compulsory 29th November, 2021 one unpopular.
Kennedy portrays eight US politi-
cal leaders whose courage he found
umph.”
Animating all of this is one’s con-
science. Leaders who do not wish to
Requirements exemplary because, “each one’s be a traitor to their conscience take
need to maintain his own self-re- the straight and narrow road. This

DAYS LEFT
All types of laundry detergent (in the form of: powder, spect for himself was more impor- is a lonely journey. But that is how
tant to him than his popularity with leaders create their own trajectory,
liquid, bar and liquid laundry detergent packet, capsule

30
others, because his desire to win or something that not even followers
or pod) under the purview of the standard and offered for maintain a reputation for integrity understand.
sale within Trinidad and Tobago shall demonstrate and courage was stronger than his The country is none the wiser on
compliance to TTCS 7:2020. desire to maintain his office, be- this because of the noise generated
cause his conscience, his personal from emotions, hyperbole and a
Compliance will be assessed by TTBS via an inspection standard of ethics, his integrity or media that ought to do better in ed-
morality, call it what you will, was ucating the public.
methodology for imported products and mandatory stronger than the pressures of pub- Senators appointed by Her Excel-
product certification for locally manufactured products. lic disapproval, because his faith lency also appear to be ignorant of
that his course was the best one, and moral courage.
Failure to comply would result in a breach of the Standards Act (Act No. 18 of 1997) would ultimately be vindicated, out- There recent actions in the par-
and Standards Regulations (Legal Notice 234 of 2004) and TTBS reserves the right to weighed his fear of public reprisal.” liament demonstrates that they are
take all necessary actions related to non-compliant products. The same was recognised by the afraid to encounter odium, disap-
former Prime Minister of Pakistan, proval or contempt. Peter Drucker
Benazir Bhutto, who observed “ul- says that such a person is a phony.
Please be guided accordingly and TTBS looks forward to the industry’s continued timately leadership is about the Contrary to what is being played
cooperation to ensure compliance with the compulsory national standard by the new strength of one’s convictions, the out in the media, it takes moral cour-
deadline date. ability to endure the punches, and age to move a Motion for Impeach-
1-2 Century Drive, the energy to promote an idea.” ment.
Trincity Industrial Estate, Macoya, Tunapuna In the same manner that physi-
Tel Nos.: 662-TTBS (8827), 663-4835/6 cal courage means showing a will- RONALD BHOLA
Email: [email protected] ingness to stand up to the threat of via email
Website: www.gottbs.com death for a higher cause or concern
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Guardian
Trinidad & Tobago

Protesters target London

World
banks ahead of climate summit
Protesters started gathering yesterday
in the heart of London’s historic finan-
cial district to lobby against the use of
fossil fuels ahead of the start of the UN
climate summit in the Scottish city of

Digest Glasgow.
The protests in London, which
were to be joined by Swedish climate
activist Greta Thunberg, are part of a
LONDON worldwide day of action before lead-
ers head to Glasgow for the UN Cli-
UK’s Johnson seeks ‘G20 bounce’ mate Change Conference, known as
COP26. Many environmentalists are
People hold up placards as they demonstrate in front of the Standard and
Chartered Bank during a climate protest in London, England, yesterday.
for key climate conference calling the October 31 to November
12 gathering the world’s last chance to warned at the Group of 20 summit later by a vigil at the Bank of England.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Britain wrangle over trade rules, and turn the tide in the battle against cli- There are also protests planned at Brit-
of leading industrial and developing
flies to a Group of 20 meeting in Rome amid a simmering UK-France spat mate change. ish banks Lloyds and Barclays.
nation that “there is a serious risk that
yesterday, with one big goal to per- over fishing rights in the English However, the mood music ahead The protesters included people who
Glasgow will not deliver.” He said de-
suade the leaders of the world’s biggest Channel. France is also incensed over of the talks appears fairly downbeat, travelled from the frontline of climate
spite updated climate targets by many
economies to put their money where a US-UK-Australia nuclear submarine with British Prime Minister Boris change in Asia and the Pacific to call
countries, the world is “still careening
their mouth is at the UN climate sum- deal that saw Australia cancel a multi- Johnson, the summit’s host, saying out the banks they say are responsible
towards climate catastrophe.”
mit in Scotland. billion-dollar contract to buy French it’s “touch and go” whether there will for financing activities they blame for
The international bank Standard
Johnson will deploy his ebullience subs. be a positive outcome. Yesterday, UN the destruction of their homes by ris-
Chartered will be the focus of the
and his admittedly divisive charm to Those disputes are clouding John- Secretary General Antonio Guterres ing seas. (AP STORIES)
main action in the afternoon, followed
try to extract cash and carbon-cutting son’s hopes of a “G-20 bounce” to build
commitments from the G-20, which momentum for the 12-day COP26 cli-
contains some of the world’s biggest
carbon emitters, including China, the
US, India and Russia.
mate conference, which starts Sunday
in Glasgow.
He’s hoping to leave Rome bear-
Biden’s Vatican meeting with
Accounting for 75 per cent of the
world’s trade and 60 per cent of its
population, the G-20 has often been
accused of being too big and diffuse to
ing a sheaf of global carbon-cutting
pledges, a plan to curb coal use and
a long-promised, never-delivered
US$100 billion a year in aid to help de-
Pope Francis runs into overtime
VATICAN CITY—Declaring it’s “good to
take strong collective action. The G-20 veloping countries tackle the impacts be back,” President Joe Biden opened a
is meeting as the EU and ex-member of climate change. five-day European trip yesterday with
an extended visit with Pope Francis
SYDNEY at the Vatican, where the world’s two
State Dept urges investigation of most prominent Roman Catholics ran
overtime in talks expected to cover
Myanmar military torture the pandemic, climate change, poverty
and more.
The US State Department expressed photographic evidence, sketches and A dozen Swiss Guards in their blue
outrage and demanded an investiga- letters from prisoners, along with tes- and gold striped uniforms and red-
tion yesterday after AP reported that timony from three recently defected plumed halberds stood at attention
Myanmar’s military has been torturing military officials, provides the most in the San Damaso courtyard for the
detainees in a systemic way across the comprehensive look since the takeo- arrival of Biden and his wife Jill. They
country. ver into a highly secretive detention were received by Monsignor Leonardo
The UN’ top expert on human system that has held more than 9,000 Sapienza, who runs the papal house- US President Joe Biden, left, shakes hands with Pope Francis as they
rights in Myanmar also called for people. hold, and then greeted one by one the meet at the Vatican, yesterday. PICTURES AP
strong international pressure on the Security forces have killed more papal ushers, or papal gentlemen, who and played a role in advocating for and same-sex marriage has put
military. than 1,200 people since February, lined up in the courtyard. abolition, desegregation and civil him at odds with many US bishops,
And lawmakers in Washington including at least 131 detainees tor- Biden’s private meeting with the rights since it was founded in 1787. some of whom have suggested he
urged Congress to act in the wake of tured to death. While the US, UK pope lasted about 75 minutes, accord- President John F Kennedy, the first should be denied Communion.
AP’s investigation, which was based and EU have already placed sanctions ing to the Vatican, an unusually long Catholic US president, also wor- No live pictures or video of the
on interviews with 28 people, includ- on high-ranking Myanmar military time for an audience with the pontiff. shipped there. meeting were provided due to
ing women and children, imprisoned members and state-owned enterprises, The pair then proceeded to a In addition, the White House said last-minute Vatican restrictions on
and released since the military took they have yet to sanction American broader meeting with the first lady it would make a donation to char- press access. A White House offi-
control of the government in Feb- and French oil and gas companies and top officials joining. The lengthy ity in the pope’s name. Francis gave cial, speaking on the condition of
ruary. AP’s report, which included working in Myanmar. session put Biden behind schedule for Biden a ceramic tile depicting the anonymity to discuss the private
his meetings later yesterday. iconography of the pilgrim, as well meeting, described laughter and a
GENEVA According to the Vatican, Biden as a collection of the pope’s main clear rapport between Biden and

WHO director-general Tedros presented Francis a woven chasuble,

or liturgical vestment, made in 1930
teaching documents, the Vatican the pope when the larger delegation
said.
Biden takes pride in his Catholic
entered the room.
Biden is visiting Rome and then
unopposed for second 5-year term by the famed papal tailor Gamarelli
and used by the pope’s Jesuit order in
the US, where it was held in the ar-
faith, using it as moral guidepost to Glasgow, Scotland, for back-to-back
shape many of his social and eco- summits, first a gathering for lead-
WHO said yesterday that its direc- Botswana, Kenya and Rwanda. The
tor-general, Tedros Adhanom Ghe- formal selection of the next direc- chives of Holy Trinity Church, Biden’s nomic policies. Biden wears a ro- ers of Group of 20 leading and de-
breyesus, is running unopposed for a tor-general takes place at the WHO’s regular parish in Washington. Holy sary and frequently attends Mass, veloping nations and then a global
second five-year term. next assembly in May. Trinity is steeped in American history yet his support for abortion rights climate conference.
Tedros, the first African to head the A former health and foreign min-
UN health agency, has overseen its ister from Ethiopia, Tedros, who goes TAIPEI, TAIWAN
complex response to the pandemic,
which has overshadowed his tenure.
by his first name received a strong
endorsement when France and Ger- US to deepen relations with Taiwan in face of China tensions
Trained in biology and infectious many announced their support for The US wants to deepen its relation- de facto embassy, reiterated that the ward Taiwan. China has not ruled out
diseases with a doctorate in commu- him shortly after the nomination pe- ship with Taiwan, the self-ruled island US remains deeply committed to Tai- force to reunify with Taiwan, which
nity health, he is also the first WHO riod closed. Tedros has been a leading that has become a major point of con- wan and is actively working on new split from the mainland during a civil
chief who is not a medical doctor. voice urging wealthy countries with flict in the strained US-China relation- areas of cooperation such as in cyber- war in 1949. The US switched diplo-
The UN health agency made the large COVID-19 vaccine stockpiles ship, and will work to counter Beijing’s security and supply chains. matic recognition of China from the
announcement after the deadline for and the big pharmaceutical compa- “malign” influence, a US diplomat said The US support for Taiwan comes ruling Nationalist Party government
candidacies for the next term expired nies that make them to do more to yesterday. as tensions between China and the is- in Taipei to the Communist Party in
last month and Tedros name was pro- improve access to the jabs in the de- In her first public news conference, land are now at the highest in decades, Beijing in 1979, but has continued to
posed by 28 countries: more than half veloping world, a call that has largely Sandra Oudkirk, the new director of with Beijing stepping up its military maintain a strong unofficial relation-
of them European, and three African: gone unheeded. the American Institute in Taiwan, the harassment by flying fighter jets to- ship with the self-ruled island.
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Trinidad & Tobago

Venezuela y la OIM formarán

en a funcionarios para garantizar
derechos de migrantes
Español CARACAS, VENEZUELA—La De-
fensoría del Pueblo de Venezuela y
la Organización Internacional para
las Migraciones (OIM) de Naciones
Unidas formarán a trabajadores del

el digesto organismo del país y funcionarios de

otras instituciones del Estado sobre los
derechos humanos de los migrantes,
con el objetivo de que se les garantice
Asaltaron a clientes y empleados del un trato digno.
La Defensoría explicó que la for-
café Franca de Los Palos Grandes mación estará enfocada, especial-
mente, al desarrollo de las labores de
CARACAS, VENEZUELA—Dos hom-
los funcionarios y empleados estatales
bres asaltaron el jueves el café Franca de
la urbanización Los Palos Grandes, en el Cafe Franca clients and en las zonas fronterizas, por donde
municipio Chacao del estado Miranda. employees assaulted by circulan a diario cientos de migrantes.
En este sentido, el defensor del
Los sujetos, portando un arma calibre two men pueblo, Alfredo Ruiz, sostuvo que
38, entraron al local y robaron las pert-
Two men assaulted the Franca café existen contactos con la OIM en los en la atención y protección de los Interagencial para Refugiados y Mi-
enencias de al menos 20 personas, entre in the Los Palos Grandes urbaniza- estados fronterizos y que han traba- migrantes. grantes de Venezuela (R4V), más de
clientes y empleados. Les quitaron ce- tion in the Chacao municipality of jado con el Alto Comisionado de las Vallés añadió que actualmente 5,9 millones de personas refugiadas
lulares, dólares, relojes, carteras y una Miranda state on Thursday. Naciones Unidas para los Refugiados
laptop. The subjects, carrying a 38 cali- trabaja con la Fiscalía General y que y migrantes han salido del país, de
bre weapon, entered the premises (Acnur) y el Fondo de las Naciones pronto lo harán con el Ministerio los que el 82% vive en países de
El hecho ocurrió aproximadamente a
and stole the belongings of at least Unidas para la Infancia (Unicef) en de Interior y Justicia para combatir América Latina y el Caribe.
las 5:00 pm. Uno de los implicados tenía
un arma calibre 38, señaló en Twitter 20 people, including customers and Venezuela «para garantizar los dere- la trata de personas. Según datos
employees. They took cell phones, chos de las personas que migran». de la Plataforma de Coordinación EL NACIONAL
la periodista Jennifer López, una de las dollars, watches, wallets and a lap- Ruiz agregó que la OIM ha colab-
víctimas. top from them. The event occurred orado con el retorno de venezolanos
Los sujetos huyeron del lugar en una at approximately 5 pm. que se encontraban en el exterior.
moto. Los funcionarios de la Policía One of those involved had a 38
Asimismo, dijo que su despacho Venezuela and IOM will train
calibre weapon, journalist Jennifer
de Chacao llegaron minutos después,
López, one of the victims, noted on creó la Defensoría Especial para la officials to guarantee migrant rights
señaló el comunicador Joan Camargo
Twitter. Protección de Migrantes, Refugiados y The Venezuelan Ombudsman’s Office circulate daily.
en la red social. López dijo también The subjects fled the scene on a Trata de Personas para atender “casos and the UN International Organization In this sense, the ombudsman, Al-
que las víctimas acudieron a la sede de motorcycle. Chacao Police officials for Migration (IOM) will train workers fredo Ruiz, said that there are contacts
referentes a estos grupos de población”
la policía municipal para poner la de- arrived minutes later, said commu- from the country’s agency and offi- with the IOM in the border states and
que requieren especial atención, y para
nuncia y solicitar un comprobante para nicator Joan Camargo on the social cials from other State institutions on that they have worked with the United
network.
brindar “apoyo técnico y asesoría es-
tramitar nuevamente sus documentos. the human rights of migrants, with Nations High Commissioner for Refu-
López also said that the victims pecializada a las distintas dependen- the aim of guaranteeing them a de- gees (ACNUR) and the United Nations
Agregó que, pese a la disposición, los
went to the municipal police head- cias de la institución.” cent treatment. Fund for the Childhood (UNICEF) in
oficiales solo recibieron la denuncia y
quarters to file a complaint and Por su parte, el jefe de la misión des- The Ombudsman’s Office explained Venezuela “to guarantee the rights of
prometieron que llamarían para firmar request a receipt to process their ignada por la OIM en Venezuela, Jorge that the training will be focused, espe- people who migrate.”
el documento cuando pudieran imprim- documents again. cially, on the development of the work Ruiz added that the IOM has collab-
Vallés, indicó que el organismo realiza
irlo. EL NACIONAL of state officials and employees in bor- orated with the return of Venezuelans
un trabajo de acompañamiento con las
der areas, where hundreds of migrants who were abroad.
Venezuela suma 1.069 instituciones del Estado, para ayudar

nuevos casos de COVID-19 Jefa de la Misión de Observación Electoral

CARACAS, VENEZUELA—Las au-
toridades venezolanas detectaron 1.069 Venezuela adds 1,069
nuevos casos de COVID-19 en las úl-
timas 24 horas, con lo que la cifra total COVID cases with 12 de la UE: ‘Nos vamos a reunir con todos’
desde el inicio de la pandemia llegó a new deaths CARACAS, VENEZUELA—Isabel San- “Esta misión se hace conforme 21 de noviembre, lo que representa
404.387, informó este jueves la vicepres- Venezuelan authorities detected tos, jefa de la Misión de Observación al manual de la Unión Europea que una misión mucho más grande com-
identa de Maduro, Delcy Rodríguez. 1,069 new cases of COVID19 in the Electoral de la Unión Europea, aseguró el es basado en la declaración de prin- parada a la enviada a otros países.
Sobre los casos importados, la vi- last 24 hours, bringing the total num- jueves 28 de octubre que los observadores cipios de 2005 de la Organización “No es la primera vez que la Unión
cepresidenta detalló que son dos ber since the start of the pandemic se reunirán con todos los sectores políti- de Naciones Unidas (ONU). Los Europea viene a este país. Esta in-
to 404,387, Maduro’s vice-president cos venezolanos y con representantes de observadores no intervienen en el vitación es un reconocimiento de
provenientes de Panamá, dos de España Delcy Rodríguez reported on Thurs-
y uno de Portugal. day. la sociedad civil. acto electoral, observan y registran nuestro trabajo y profesionalismo.
Durante esta jornada, el estado con The vice-president explained that “Nos vamos a reunir con todos aquí en para que el equipo central pueda dar Esta misión es independiente, im-
más casos registrados fue Carabobo con the imported cases are two from Pan- Venezuela porque queremos escucharlos luego conclusiones”, señaló la jefa de parcial y se va a desarrollar dentro
299, seguido de Lara con 172, Caracas ama, two from Spain and one from a todos ampliamente”, expresó en declara- la Misión. de estos principios”, indicó.
con 147, Mérida con 117, Zulia con 85, Portugal. The area with the most ciones a la prensa durante la llegada de la Aseguró que esperan contar con
registered cases was Carabobo with delegación a Caracas. más de 100 observadores para el EL NACIONAL
Yaracuy con 78, Falcón y Miranda con 299, followed by Lara with 172, Cara-
47 y Vargas con 21. 44 observadores internacionales se
cas with 147, Mérida with 117, Zulia
Las regiones con menos casos fueron with 85, Yaracuy with 78, Falcón and desplegaron en 22 estados del país para
Bolívar con 12, Portuguesa con 11, An- Miranda with 47 and Vargas with 21. estar presentes en el inicio de la campaña Head of EU EOM: ‘We are going to meet with everyone’’
zoátegui y Monagas con 8, Aragua con Venezuela has now reached electoral para las elecciones regionales y Isabel Santos, head of the Electoral ipal elections on November 21.
6, Barinas y Amazonas con 2 y Apure y 404,387 cases in total since the be- municipales del 21 de noviembre. Observation Mission (EOM) of the Santos first visited the main head-
Sucre con 1. ginning of the pandemic, although Santos visitó en primera instancia EU, assured on Thursday, that the ob- quarters of the CNE where she was re-
Rodríguez assured that 386,910 pa- la sede principal del Consejo Nacional servers will meet with all Venezuelan ceived by the president of the entity,
De este modo, el país llega a los tients have recovered, which repre-
404.387 casos en total desde el inicio de Electoral (CNE) donde fue recibida por political sectors and with representa- Pedro Calzadilla.
sents 95 per cent of the total. tives of civil society. “We are going to Given the expectations of the pres-
la pandemia, aunque Rodríguez aseguró el presidente del ente, Pedro Calzadilla.
Ante las expectativas por la presencia meet with everyone here in Venezuela ence of the European mission after
que 386.910 pacientes se han recuper- Anzoátegui, dos de Bolívar, uno de because we want to listen to everyone 15 years without being invited to the
ado, lo que representa 95% del total. Nueva Esparta y uno de Zulia. de la misión europea tras 15 años sin ser widely,” she said in statements to the country, the diplomat clarified that
Por otra parte, la vicepresidenta de- Venezuela ha acelerado el proceso invitada al país, la diplomática aclaró que press during the arrival of the delega- the observers do not intervene in the
talló que, en las últimas 24 horas, 12 per- de vacunación en el último mes con los observadores no intervienen en el acto tion to Caracas. electoral act.
sonas más fallecieron por covid-19, con la llegada de varios lotes de Sputnik, electoral. 44 international observers were de- She indicated that her functions are
lo que la cifra total llegó a 4.860 desde el Sinovac —a través del mecanismo Indicó que sus funciones se limitan a ployed in 22 states of the country to limited to taking a record of what hap-
tomar registro de lo que ocurra antes, du- be present at the start of the electoral pens before, during and after the day
inicio de la pandemia. Covax—, y de la china Sinopharm. campaign, for the regional and munic- of the election.
Cinco de ellos eran de Caracas, tres de EL NACIONAL rante y después del día de la elección.
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Saleem Samuel’s
Divali-inspired collection
F
ashion designer Saleem Samuel, The easy-to-wear and suitcase-friendly col-
whose bridal, evening and ready to lection includes kaftans, high waisted pencil
wear creations have earned him ac- pants, flared skirts and long tops that can be
claim throughout the Caribbean, worn as dresses.
recently debuted “Unity,” a resort For men, there are strongly patterned jackets
collection that combines colour and culture to that are easy to interchange with long or short
reflect harmony. trousers and colour blocking tops.
“I was inspired to use vibrant colours to cre- ‘Unity’ was inspired by the Hindu festival
ate this collection and shape it into easy breezy of lights, Divali, so the photoshoot for the col-
Caribbean wear using materials such as sheer lection was done at the picturesque Triveni
beaded chiffon, tie-dye blended fabric and bold Mandir in Williamsville, south Trinidad, with
colours of georgette, creating exquisite designs models Naroshni Chan, Aneila Mahabir and
for women,” explained Samuel who acces- Kegan Gulstan. Makeup was by Debra Mc Wil-
PICTURES EDISON BOODOOSINGH sorised his creations with headpieces to give liams Wilson and the men’s shoes were pro-
a turban effect, bangles and matching chains. vided by Shoe Frenzy.
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This image released by Searchlight Pictures shows Jeremy T Thomas, left, and Keri
Russell in a scene from Antlers. PICTURE AP

Antlers—Not your
typical horror movie
There’s nothing quite like a seeing children in distress, know
decaying industrial town in the now that you should just avoid this
middle of a chilly, grey-skied fall to film entirely, because it is relentless.
set an immediately gloomy mood Russell’s Julia is Lucas’s middle
in a film. Not that Scott Cooper’s school teacher, who is conveniently
“Antlers ” needs any help in that teaching the students about myths
department as it already deals when Lucas tells a particularly
with child abuse (sexual and haunting and specific tale and she
psychological), poverty, bullying, starts to worry about his well-being.
hunger, sickness, generational She has her own demons ,too,
trauma, environmental degradation and has reluctantly returned to
and ancient native superstitions. Oregon to live with her brother Paul
Might as well just set it somewhere (Plemons) after their abusive father
appropriately dreary as well, right? dies. This is the kind of film that
No one seems to ever smile in this doesn’t trust that the audience will
Oregon town, even in line for the figure out they’re brother and sister
ice cream shop. Just to hammer through context clues, but instead
the point home, a mournful piano decides to make Paul call Julia “sis”
and strings soundtrack overwhelms the first time we meet him and
every frame. To quote Seymour never again. Yet somehow Plemons
Krelborn, it’s a place where sells it and a few other clunkers,
“depression’s just status quo.” as only he can do: With innately
But it gives you a good sense natural, self-deprecating charm.
of what’s in store for the next 90 Julia’s interest in Lucas is not
minutes. “Antlers” is not your hard to unpack, considering her
typical horror movie. Most of the past where presumably no adult
horrors here are the real ones figures stepped in to help. The film
(see the list above)—the ancient piles depressing metaphor on top
bloodthirsty creature is just the of depressing metaphor to its own
sideshow and it is a deathly slow detriment. Instead of making you
burn in between the carnage. And think, it kind of just makes you
despite the admirable ambitions scratch your head.
and the prestigious names involved, And of course things just continue
including stars Keri Russell and getting more disturbing the more
Jesse Plemons as well as producer she digs into the home life of the
Guillermo Del Toro, it doesn’t Weavers, which sets off a series of
really work either as metaphor ripple effects including unleashing
or engaging, thought-provoking the beast on the already blighted
entertainment. town and making her brother’s
The conceit is that this beast has job more difficult. Russell sells
been unleashed because the world her part, too, and is believable
is rotting from within. One dad as a recovering alcoholic who is
(Scott Haze) has an encounter in not at all over the traumas of her
an abandoned mine shaft while his childhood.
young son Aiden (Sawyer Jones) But it’s hard to shake the feeling
waits for him outside in the truck. that the plot here came second to
The film leaves what happened in the idea and design of the beast,
the mine ambiguous for quite some which, besides Plemons’ heroic
time, resting perhaps too much on line delivery, is easily the best thing
the assumed suspense of the reveal. “Antlers” has going for it.
“Antlers” cuts to Aiden’s older
brother Lucas ( Jeremy T. Thomas), t
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Cambridge hands over Master of Jesus

College Sonita
Alleyne, left and
director general

looted bronze to Nigeria

LONDON (AP)—A Cambridge University college war with the Greek government over a restitution
of Nigeria’s
National
Commission for
Museums and
Monuments
handed over a bronze cockerel looted from Af- of the Elgin, or Parthenon, Marbles. Professor Abba
rica in the 19th century to Nigerian authorities Such returns are controversial in Europe, Isa Tijani pose
on Wednesday, as part of a modest but growing where many museums hold works acquired dur- for a photo
effort in some European countries to return Afri- ing colonial times. ahead of a
ceremony.
can art taken by colonial powers. Across the English channel, France’s president
Jesus College is the first UK institution to give on Wednesday announced the “rightful return
back one of the artefacts known as the Benin home” of 26 looted colonial-era artefacts being
Bronzes. Speaking ahead of Wednesday’s cere- sent to the government of Benin, some of the es-
mony, college master Sonita Alleyne called it a timated 90,000 African artworks held in French
“momentous occasion.” museums.
British colonial forces took the Okukor statue The wooden anthropomorphic statues, royal The 19th century
in 1897 from the Court of Benin in what is now thrones and sacred altars from the collection Throne of King
Ghezo, left, and
Nigeria, among thousands of artworks seized by known as the Abomey Treasures were pilfered by
Throne of King
occupying troops and it was given to the college the French army 129 years ago, and are currently Glele, from Benin,
in 1905. on display in Paris before being handed over to are pictured at the
The college removed the bronze from public Benin on November 9. Quai Branly–
view in 2016 after students protested, saying it President Emmanuel Macron visited the exhibit Jacques Chirac
represented a colonial narrative. The college set Wednesday with Benin Foreign Minister Aurélien museum, on
up a working group that concluded the statue Agbenonci, who called it a “historic moment.” Monday.
belongs to the Oba of Benin, head of the historic Describing his long-standing efforts to get the
Eweka dynasty of the Benin Empire. The empire works back, the foreign minister said, “No one
centred on Benin City in modern-day Nigeria. could have predicted this happy outcome...given
His Royal Majesty, Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba how numerous the obstacles were.”
N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, welcomed The 26 works are “an undeniable part of the
the handover decision. “We truly hope that cultural and religious identity of our country,”
others will expedite the return of our artworks, he said, calling the restitution a key step toward
which in many cases are of religious importance Benin’s efforts to develop its cultural sector and The royal statues of a
to us,” he said in a statement. create jobs. half-man half-bird,
Hundreds of seized Benin Bronzes ended up Macron is the first French president to call left, of King Ghezo,
in the British Museum in London, and hundreds for systematic restitution of colonial art, but ac- and half-man half-
more were sold to other collections such as the knowledged that only two items have been re- lion of Benin’s 19th
Ethnological Museum in Berlin. Germany this turned so far: a sword to Senegal, and a crown century King Glele,
year said it would return the items in its posses- to Madagascar. He called for “a law that would are pictured at the
sion. create a long-term framework for restitution” to Quai Branly–Jacques
Chirac museum, on
The British Museum said Monday it is working make such art handovers smoother. Monday. PICTURES AP
on a collaboration with Nigeria, linked to the con- “These works will return home. They will find
struction of a new museum in the West African the men and women who will be able to under-
country, which will allow to “reunite Benin art- stand the full power behind these works,” Ma-
works from international collections.” cron said. “Their return home is a rightful return
The museum is also in a decades-long tug-of- home.”

US returns antiquities to India in stolen art investigation

NEW YORK (AP)—US authorities returned valued at US$143 million and convictions of
about 250 antiquities to India on Thursday six Kapoor co-conspirators, Vance said.
in a long-running investigation, of a stolen The Shiva Nataraja bronze was sold by
art scheme. the mother of Nancy Wiener, a gallery op-
The items, worth an estimated US$15 mil- erator who pleaded guilty in the case this
lion, were handed over during a ceremony month to charges of conspiracy and pos-
at the Indian Consulate in New York City. session of stolen property, authorities said.
The centrepiece is a bronze Shiva Nataraja Nancy Wiener sold looted items to major
valued at US$4 million, authorities said. museums in Australia and Singapore, they
The ceremony stems from a sprawling said.
probe by the Manhattan district attorney’s In June, the district attorney’s office
office and US Immigration and Customs returned more than two dozen artefacts
Enforcement. worth US$3.8 million to Cambodia as part
The investigation has focused on tens of of the investigation. Another 33 objects
thousands of antiquities allegedly smug- were sent back to Afghanistan in April.
gled into the US by dealer Subhash Kapoor, Court papers filed in New York says Ka-
who has denied the allegations. poor went to extraordinary lengths to ac-
The case “serves as a potent reminder quire the artefacts, many of them statues
that individuals who maraud sacred tem- of Hindu deities, and then falsified their
ples in pursuit of individual profit are com- provenance with forged documents.
mitting crimes not only against a country’s They say Kapoor travelled the world
heritage but also its present and future,” seeking out antiquities that had been
District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr said in a looted from temples, homes and archae-
statement. ological sites. Some of the artefacts were
Authorities say Kapoor, jailed in India recovered from Kapoor’s storage units in
and facing charges there pending a US New York.
extradition request—used his Arts of the Kapoor had the items cleansed and re-
Past gallery in New York to traffic looted paired to remove any damage from illegal
treasures from India and various countries excavation, and then illegally exported Some of the stolen objects being returned to India, including this bronze Shiva
in Southeast Asia. The investigation has them to the US from their countries of ori- Nataraja valued at US$4 million, are displayed during a ceremony at the Indian
resulted in the recovery of 2,500 artefacts gin, according to US prosecutors. consulate in New York, on Thursday. PICTURE AP
Saturday, October 30, 2021
guardian.co.tt rec 29
William Jackson Harper’s
Love Life drives show’s season 2
NEW YORK (AP)—His new project may be ferent,” explained Harper, 41. “That’s the
as the lead in HBO Max’s Love Life, but fun of getting to be an actor. You get to try
William Jackson Harper will be the first on different people. I want to do that as
to tell you he doesn’t usually seek out re- much as I can.”
lationship stories. Love Life was also the first time Harper
“Rom-coms are not the thing that I was, as the lead, at the top of a call sheet
gravitate to,” said the actor. “I like a lot of for a job.
lasers and monsters and stuff like that.” “I have worked with some really fantas-
After watching the first season starring tic No 1′s, so I feel like I had an idea of
Anna Kendrick, Harper was drawn to the what creates an environment for every-
complete story arc of a person navigating one to feel capable of doing their best
their career, self-identity and yes, their work,” said Harper.
love life. “Besides just being on set the most and
“The show is really just about a person having to carry the most dialogue, you
figuring out who they are,” he said. also set a tone. A great attitude on set re-
In season two, debuting October 28, verberates through everything and every-
Harper plays Marcus, whose comfortable one. People feel comfortable and safe to
marriage abruptly ends and he is forced try things. They make interesting choices
to rebuild. and take some big swings. It was a trip to
He suddenly has his nights and week- contribute to setting that tone,” he said.
ends free, and really no clue what to William Jackson Harper poses for a portrait Harper is currently filming a top secret
do next. There are many missteps and in New York, on October 25. PICTURE AP project in London which he says is noth-
uncomfortable moments along the way. ing like Love Life.
He hosts an impromptu awkward night ‘Is this something I’ve done before or is He says if he elaborates he “will wind
of drinking and dancing for co-workers this something wildly different from the up in the trunk of a car and driven to a
at the office and goes home with a col- last thing I did?’ I’m always going to lean bridge where I get a very stern talking to.
lege student to her dorm room. All the more towards the thing that is totally dif- I’m not trying to have any of that.”
while Marcus pines for
Mia played by Jessica
Williams, who seems to
challenge and intrigue
him like no one else,
but their timing is never
right.
“He grows a lot over
the course of the sea-
son, and I found that
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executive producer of natural gas, 5,000 bbls/d condensate and 200 bbls/d produced water and a storage capacity of 8,800 barrels on the Cascadura A wellsite,
inclusive of the drilling of an aggregate eight (8) exploration/production wells at Cascadura B and C and the establishment of associated
the second season. pipelines and infrastructure within the Ortoire Block, onshore Trinidad.
“I think that it’s really
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At an age I think where must be undertaken in compliance with a Terms of Reference (TOR) which is prepared by the EMA.
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“I’m sure they’re
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I’m really curious where
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Like Kendrick in sea-
son two, Harper would
be game to pop up in a
third season.
Best-known for his
Emmy-nominated role
on NBC’s The Good
Place opposite Kristen
Bell and Ted Danson,
the 41-year-old tries to
choose projects that
challenge him.
Before Love Life, he
was in Barry Jenkins’
The Underground Rail-
road for Amazon.
“Every job that is pre-
sented to me, I sort of
take into consideration,
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Horoscope Eugenia
Last
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Take charge of your life. Refuse to let anyone undermine you or push you
BY DEAN YOUNG

in a direction you don’t want to travel. Focus on what you enjoy doing,
BLONDIE

and be responsible for your happiness. Change begins with you, not an
outsider who doesn’t understand your needs. Be brave, think outside the
box and follow your heart. Make romance a priority.
BIRTHDAY BABY
You are loyal, secretive and passionate. You are intelligent and
determined.
YOUR NUMBERS
7, 12, 24, 31, 35, 37, 43.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY
HEART OF THE CITY

Matthew Morrison, 43; Michael Beach, 58; Kevin Pollak, 64; Henry
Winkler, 76.

Aries Libra
BY MARK TATULLI

March 21-April 19 Sept 23-October 22

3 STARS Get moving. Make plans 4 STARS A step in a new direction
that challenge you physically and will bring out the best in you.
make you think about what you Explore the possibilities, and
want to do moving forward. Make connect with people who make
life, love and happiness your you think and encourage you to
priorities, and share your long- reach for the stars. An optimistic
term goals with someone special. attitude will bring positive results.
Romance is encouraged. Romance is featured.

Taurus Scorpio
BY TOM ARMSTRONG

October 23-Nov 21
April 20-May 20
2 STARS Revisit your options, and
MARVIN

5 STARS Explore the possibilities, you’ll gain perspective regarding

and consider what you want to pour the possibilities. Don’t limit what
your energy into before signing up you can do because someone
for something that will eat up your discourages you. Take a step in a
time or money. Taking appropriate direction that encourages you to
measures to ensure you choose enjoy life, and surround yourself
wisely is in your best interest. with people who matter to you.

Gemini Sagittarius
May 21-June 20 Nov 22-December 21
2 STARS Expand your mind, 5 STARS Time spent with a friend
interests and friendships. Gravitate or relative will be rewarding. The
PEANUTS

toward people who share your information you receive will

beliefs and concerns, and encourage you to make a lifestyle
participate in events that make a change. Plans that include someone
difference but don’t jeopardise your you love will add emotional stability
health or put you in harm’s way. Set to your life. Choose moderation
boundaries and limitations. over excess.

Cancer Capricorn
June 21-July 22 December 22-Jan 19

4 STARS You may disagree with 3 STARS Put your cash in a safe
what others do or say, but you are place. Make changes at home that
better off not interfering if you will lower your overhead. Plan for a
BIZZARRO

want free rein to do as you please. better future by discarding things

Confrontation is a waste of time. you no longer need. Less clutter
Concentrate on what will help you will give you free space to put to
the most. good use.

Leo Aquarius
July 23-Aug 22 January 20-Feb 18
3 STARS Speaking up will deter 3 STARS Look at your relationships
anyone from messing with you or with others, and consider any
your plans. Participate in something emotional repercussions that may
that puts a smile on your face, and be holding you back. Keeping your
BY JOHNNY SCOTT

make plans with someone you financial and legal documents

love to be around. Romance will separate will save you from a
enhance your life. situation that has the potential to
DILBERT

leave you in a vulnerable position.

Virgo Pisces
August 23-Sept 22
Feb 19-March 20
3 STARS It’s up to you to initiate 3 STARS Take charge, and don’t
change. Consider what works for let anyone get in your way. Resolve
you, and research what’s entailed. money, legal and medical matters
Leave no room for error or by taking responsibility and making
interference. Refuse to let someone the necessary adjustments. A job
emotionally manipulate you. Make opportunity or altering the way you
decisions based on what’s best for manage your money will pay off.
BY MARK TATULLI

you.

1 star: Avoid conflicts; work behind the scenes. 2 stars: You can
accomplish, but don’t rely on others. 3 stars: Focus and you’ll reach
.LIO

your goals. 4 stars: Aim high; start new projects. 5 stars: Nothing can
stop you; go for gold.
Saturday, October 30, 2021
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6. L-P connection
9. Poet who wrote “This is
the way the world ends
/ Not with a bang but a
whimper”
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Sanders
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13. Davis of “Do the Right
Thing”
14. Never, in Nürnberg
15. Rainbows
17. With a bow, musically
19. Greek capital, to airlines
20. Soft bedding
25. City in central Israel
26. Legal paper
27. Built
31. “___ little teapot ...”
32. “___ Theme” (“Doctor
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33. Bandleader Skinnay ___
35. “A Bell for ___”
36. One-named New Age
musician
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8. ___ Day vitamins
10. “A merry heart ___ good
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24. Equilibrium
27. Jack of “Rio Lobo”
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29. Chapters in history
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IN THE MATTER OF THE REAL PROPERTY ACT,

CHAPTER 56:02

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF

GIDEON BROWN OF MANKEY TOWN ROAD, HINDUSTAN,
NEW GRANT, IN THE ISLAND OF TRINIDAD.

No. 48 OF 2012 
******************************************************* 
CLAIMS TO TITLE T0 LAND BY ADVERSE POSSESSION 

NOTICE is hereby given that an application has made by GIDEON BROWN to have
the parcel of land described in the Schedule hereunder brought under the provision
of the Real Property Act and the Judge of this High Court dealing with the said
application has ordered that an notice of the said application be advertised once per
week for four (4) consecutive weeks in at least two (2) daily newspapers of general
circulation in Trinidad and Tobago and if so caveat is lodged within three months of
the date of the first such advertisement the Registrar General may bring the subject
parcel of land under the provisions of the Real Property At Chapter 56:02. 
 
NOTICE  
THE SCHEDULE HEREINABOVE REFERRED TO: 

Please be informed that JOEL ADAMS ALL AND SINGULAR that piece or parcel of land situate at Monkey Town Road,
No. 1973062040 IS NOT the agent of Kamlawatti Dulari Ramp- Hindustan, New Grant in the Want of Ortoire, in the Island of Trinidad comprising FIVE
ersad otherwise known as Kamlawatti Rampersad and IS NOT POINT FOUR FOUR SIX FIVE HECTARES (5.4465 ha.) and bounded on the NORTH by
Lands of T. Jugmutton, by Lands of Inez Cunningham & Others, by Lands of Lindsay
Phillips, by Lands of Carmen Spann & Other Heirs of Luke and by Brown Avenue 8.00
metres wide on the SOUTH by Lands of Gideon Brown & Others, by Lands of Roland
Persad, by Lands of Lindsay Phillip, by Lands of Rupert Alexander and by Lands of
Carmen Spam & Other Heirs of of Luke on the EAST by Lands of Jack Ayers, by Lands
of Gideon Brown & Others, and by Brown Avenue 8.00 metres wide and on the WEST
FURTHER be informed that that Kamlawatti Dulari Rampersad is by Lands of Lindsay Phillip, by Lands of Carmen Spann & Other Heirs of Luke, by Land
of Gideon Brown & Others and by Lands of Roland Persad and intersected by Monkey
JOEL ADAMS. Town Road 10.00 metres wide. 

Dated the 14th day of July, 202 

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Guardian lives remembered

FERREIRA, LARRY passed away
peacefully on Wednesday 20th
October, 2021. Husband of Jen-
nifer Ferreira (née de Verteuil). Fa-
ther of Robert. Brother of Agnes
(dec), Gloria, Dianne, Elaine (dec),
Glen and Cliff. A private funeral
mass for the late Larry Ferreira
took place on Thursday 28th
October, 2021. For enquiries,
contact Chancellor Walks Funeral
Services Limited, 287-0403/04.

BERYL JEAN SUE WING

passed away peacefully in her
sleep in Boston, Massachusetts,
USA on 21st October, 2021 after
a brief illness. Jean, as she was OSWALD (OSSIE) NOEL
known, was born in New York WOODS
City in 1927, the last of nine
children of T.D.E. “Jack” Hill and
Lydia Caroline Hill (nee Gibson).
She came to Trinidad as a young
Sunrise: 05-08-1948
Sunset: 25-10-2021
Ex husband of Prunella Veron-
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ica Woods (deceased), Son of
girl and attended Tranquility Lionel and Floretta Woods (de- 6XQVHW2FWREHU
Methodist School. A stalwart of
Trinidad’s cultural scene from
ceased) Father of Marc Woods.
Brother of Stephen and David
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the 1950s through 2000s, Jean
was a member of multiple drama
Woods. Cousin of Jackie Sher- 7KRVHZHORYHGRQ·W
riff, Arnold and Myrna Sherriff
groups including the Whitehall (Deceased), The Toby, Watson, JRDZD\7KH\ZDONEHVLGHXVHYHU\GD\
Players, Company of Players
and Strolling Players, where she
Sherriff, Bowles, Bowles-Dove, XQVHHQXQNQRZQ
Thomas & McMillan families.
acted, stage-managed, directed Brother-in-law of Cora Arnold, EXWDOZD\VWKHUH6WLOOORYHG
and produced several plays. For
23 years she served as Cultural
Lennox Watson, Frederick and
Carlton Watson (deceased)
VWLOOPLVVHGDQGYHU\GHDU
Officer in the Ministry of Educa- /29,1*/<5(0(0%(5('%<:,)(-8'<&+,/'5(1
Uncle of Darren and Shoshana
tion and Culture, traveling the Sherriff, Kerry and Kandice -81,256+(55<&$66$1'5$'(,$/ &$/,675$
country, nurturing talent in the Springer, Ashley Rahim, Daron *5$1'&+,/'5(10(*$1'</$1,6$%(//$
folk arts, and putting on concerts Kyle Woods. Friend of Micheal -8/,$5(/$7,9(6$1')5,(1'6
and cultural showcases for local (Yogi) Tousainnt , Stanley Git-
as well as international audi- tens, Adrian Bartholomew,
ences. Jean acted as judge for Mike Beard, Peter. Machintosh
numerous national speech and and MANY MANY more! Funer-
drama festivals as well as for the al at 11:30 AM Monday 1st No-
National Carnival Commission. vember, 2021 from Clark and
Known for her command of Battoo Chapel, 11 Tragarete
English and fearless commitment Road, Port of Spain, Cremation
to the truth, Jean always gave to follow at Clark and Battoo
freely of her knowledge and Crematorium at 4:00PM. TO
expertise, and catalyzed every- SEND CONDOLENCES PLEASE
one around her to aspire to high VISIT www.clarkandbattoo.
standards while providing quiet com. For enquiries; call C&B:
reassurance that excellence was 625-1170
attainable. A dedicated, lifelong
teacher, she taught drama, ora-
tory and literature to students at
secondary schools and teacher
training colleges throughout It is with a broken heart
Trinidad, as well as English lan- we announce the passing of
guage at University of the West DARREN OWEN
Indies, St. Augustine and School Son of Eileen Owen; Brother of
of Languages. In retirement Jean Frankie, Gail and Rhonda. Belov-
remained a staunch cultural ed father of Xchyelle, Tsahai and
advocate, writing a series of fea- Aaron; Nephew of Janet Skinner,
tures in the Trinidad and Tobago Monica Perez, Jean Reece and
Barbara Drayton; Cousin to the
Review on prominent contribu- Owen, Willis, Perez and Drayton
tors to the development of the families; friend and colleague
nation’s performing arts. She was to many. Due to the COVID-19
an active supporter and honor- pandemic and current restric-
ary member of the Girl Guide tions, the funeral service for the
movement. Jean was the widow late Darren Owen will be held at
of Audley Sue Wing, upon whose the Clark & Battoo Funeral Chapel
passing she moved to Boston on Tuesday 2nd November at
to spend her last years closer to 12.00 pm followed by cremation
at same. The funeral service will
family. She is survived by her four be livestreamed via bit.ly/Dar-
children, Judith and Jonathan renOwen. For enquiries; call C&B:
Herbert, Leah Hill and Ian Sue (868) 625-1170. To send condo-
Wing, two grandsons and three lences please visit our website
great grandchildren. www.clarkandbattoo.com
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FOOTBALL UEFA to reduce
Guardian
Trinidad & Tobago

Solskjaer urges Man U lopsided women’s

to take lessons from qualifiers
The boxing champ Fury
MANCHESTER, England (AP)—
England has scored 32 goals
without reply. France has netted

Sports
MANCHESTER (AP) On the ropes
MANCHESTER, England (AP)— 29 times and conceded twice.
after his worst loss as Manchester United Denmark has 28 goals scored and
manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants his only one allowed.
players to take lessons from heavyweight The opening four rounds of

Digest Emma Raducanu

TENNIS
boxing champion Tyson Fury as they try
to respond to their latest setback in the
Premier League.
Solskjaer is fighting to keep his job Manchester United’s manager Ole
Women’s World Cup qualifying
in Europe have shown Nadine
Kessler, UEFA’s head of women’s
Raducanu after United lost to Liverpool 5-0 at Old Gunnar Solskjaer PICTURE AP football, why a format change is
needed to cut down on one-sided
Today’s beaten by
Trafford last weekend.
Yesterday, Solskjaer said it wasn’t the
knocked down a couple of times. It is
remarkable how calm and composed
results that have accentuated the
gulf in financial resources and
stories in Kostyuk in
first time he had been in a crisis in his
three years as United manager and is
he is when the count gets to six, seven,
eight, and he gets up and he’s ready to go
number of professional players on
different teams.
capsule the quarters
ready to “fight back” again, starting in
the match at Tottenham today.
again. Minds have to be better.”
Amid widespread criticism of United’s
“The qualification systems
for the World Cup and Euro,
Solskjaer said his team was like a performance and his own tactics, which UEFA organises and not
Emma Raducanu’s hopes of “punch drunk” boxer against Liverpool, Solskjaer said it felt like the squad was
Quote of the day facing her idol Simona Halep FIFA, they’re already going to be
which went ahead in the fifth minute and “in the trenches” this week. examined very closely and we will
in the Transylvania Open were was leading 4-0 by the end of the first “We need a reaction,” he said. “It’s my
ended by Marta Kostyuk in the see an improvement in the future,”
half. job to put the players in the right frame Kessler said in an interview with
quarter-finals, yesterday. “We conceded a goal and we wanted of mind. I’m responsible for the reaction,
The 18-year-old US Open The Associated Press.
to sort it out and went a bit too open, too for the result, for the performance, and While the quartet of heavy wins
champion was comprehensively frantic against a good team,” Solskjaer we’ve worked on the pitch on everything
beaten 6-2 6-1 by her teenage for England, France and Denmark
said. “You see Tyson Fury when he gets that needs to be sorted. could partly be attributed by them
Ukrainian opponent.
I have never changed Before the match Raducanu being in six-team groups—which
what I say about Xavi. described how Kostyuk would
UEFA sanctions Union Berlin for antisemitic abuse usually contain at least one low-
One day he will become “destroy” her when they played BERLIN (AP)—UEFA sanctioned German antisemitic abuse of Haifa fans and ranked opponent—Spain in a five-
football club Union Berlin yesterday banned him from the club’s grounds and team group has scored 23 goals
the coach of Barcelona, at junior level.
Kostyuk will face Halep in with a partial stadium closure for the premises indefinitely. The club said it also without its defence being breached
and I would even like antisemitic behaviour of some of its contacted the German soccer federation in its opening three wins.
the last four after the Romanian
for that to be while I am fans toward supporters of Israeli team to register a nationwide stadium ban UEFA is navigating a balancing
thrashed compatriot Jaqueline
in charge. What I don’t Cristian 6-1 6-1. Maccabi Haifa. against the unnamed man. act—just like in the men’s
know is when. The tournament in Romania UEFA said it had concluded its Another man in one of the pictures can game—for how to give lower-
had a special meaning for disciplinary proceedings against Union be seen also giving a Nazi salute, which ranked nations the experience of
18-year-old Raducanu as her “for the racist behavior of its supporters” is illegal in Germany and punishable by competing against elite sides while
grandmother still lives in the during the Europa Conference prison terms. not stilting their progress by being
country and her father Ian was League game against Haifa at Berlin’s Members of the youth branch of the subjected to heavy defeats.
born there. Olympiastadion on September 30. local German-Israeli society said Union UEFA adopted the format used
Raducanu, who is ranked 23rd It was the first soccer game involving fans threw beer on them and called them in men’s tournament qualifying
in the world, recorded her first an Israeli team played at the stadium “(expletive) Jews” among other insults. for the 2022 Women’s European
tour level win against Polona built for the 1936 Olympics hosted by The Department for Research and Championship and 2023 World
Hercog on Tuesday, followed by Nazi Germany. Information on Antisemitism Berlin, or Cup, splitting the 51 European
a straight-sets victory over Ana UEFA ordered Union to close sectors RIAS, said visiting fans also faced racist nations into nine groups—
Bogdan two days later. 13 and 14 “where the home supporters and homophobic slurs as well as the removing forms of prequalifying
Against Kostyuk, however, are seated” for its next game in the antisemitic abuse. or separation of the higher-ranked
Raducanu could not replicate competition—against Dutch team RIAS and the local German-Israeli teams as had been used previously
the stunning form she has Feyenoord on Thursday—and display a society members noted that many Union in the women’s game.
shown during her meteoric rise. banner with the wording “#NoToRacism” fans tried to prevent the perpetrators Kessler was speaking after
The third seed made 41 and the UEFA logo in those sectors. from engaging in the abuse. The society the draw for Euro 2022, which
unforced errors compared to 16 Union had already identified one members expressed gratitude for the England qualified for as host
by her opponent—who is just individual it said took part in the support they received from the majority. nation.
Joan Laporta, the president of five months older than her. GOLF
Barcelona said yesterday as Golfer
Greg
former player Xavi Hernández
appears to be a front runner
CRICKET Former golfer Norman to head Normal
to replace Ronald Koeman as Sri Lanka to
the coach. (See page 44)
host WI for
new Saudi-backed series
Greg Norman will lead a newly- The company has yet to reveal any
Having an event?
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Horse Racing.............. 44 Galle International stadium in lucrative golf super league which will renews pressure on the American- The Saudi International event,
the Sri Lankan capital. try to attract the game’s biggest names. based PGA Tour and the European which was previously played under
TTCB AGM .................. 45 In the previous cycle of 2019- “LIV Golf Investments has secured Tour. the auspices of the European Tour,
21, Sri Lanka and West Indies a major capital commitment that will They formed a strategic alliance becomes the flagship tournament
Pakistan win .............. 45 finished seventh and eighth on on the Asian Tour with prize money
be used to create new opportunities in November 2020 after rumours of
the table with just one series across worldwide professional golf,” ‘super league’ projects first surfaced. boosted to $5m (£3.65m). (BBC
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Asif’s 4 sixes in 1 over seals Pakistan win over Afghanistan
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates AP —Asif Ali 19th over to seal success with six balls to
smashed four sixes in the next-to-last over of spare.
the match to seal a five-wicket win for Paki- Afghanistan, which played their part in the
stan over neighbour Afghanistan in the T20 thriller, was hauled to 147-6 by a battling un-
World Cup yesterday. beaten seventh-wicket stand of 71 between
Set 148 to win at a noisy and colourful Mohammad Nabi and Gulbadin Naib, who
Dubai International Stadium, Pakistan both made 35 not out.
needed 24 runs with two overs remaining They were 76-6 after a high-octane start
and had just seen key batters Babar Azam where Pakistan’s bowlers, and Afghanistan’s
and Shaoib Malik get out. attacking approach, created an electric at-
Enter Asif, who took on the medium pace mosphere.
of Karim Janat in the 19th over by clearing Pakistan, undoubtedly one of the tour-
the boundary over long-off off the first ball, nament favourites, are top of Group 2 with
over midwicket off the third ball and straight three wins from three games.
down the ground off the fifth ball. With the The other teams in the group, including
six runs still needed to win, he completed India and New Zealand, have games in hand,
try in August.
the over by hitting Janat’s sixth ball for but Pakistan play Namibia and Scotland - the
Pakistan is on the brink of the semi-finals
six over extra cover, too, to clinch a third two lowest-ranked teams left in the tourna-
of the Men’s T20 World Cup after a thrilling
straight win for Pakistan. ment - in their remaining games.
five-wicket win.
Asif finished 25 not out off just seven balls.
In an enthralling match, Pakistan was
Afghanistan fell to its first loss of the tour-
cruising in a chase of 148 until captain Babar Brief Scores: Afghanistan 147/6 in 20 overs
nament after opening with a win over Scot-
Azam was bowled by Rashid Khan for 51. (Mohammad NAbi 35*, Gulbadin Naib 35*; Imad
land, narrowly failing to secure what would
Shoaib Malik was caught behind in the Wasim 2-25) lost to Pakistan 148/5 in 19 overs
have been the biggest victory in its cricketing
history at a time of uncertainty back home
next over but, with 24 needed from the last (Babar Azam 51, Asif Ali 25*; Rashid Khan 2-26) by
12 balls, Asif Ali smashed four sixes in the 5 wickets Asif Ali PICTURE AIJAZ RAHI/AP
following the Taliban’s takeover of the coun-

Mahabir battles Bassarath for TTCB leadership today

KEITH CLEMENT fective and efficient functioning the COVID-19 pandemic which
[email protected] organisation. grounded all team sports since
š9ecc_jj[[ie\j^[JJ98m_bb March 2020 in which he and his
The incumbent president of the be streamlined to be purposeful. team have been complimented
Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Enabling and encouraging them for formulating strategies to
Board (TTCB), Azim Bassarath, to perform their functions and ensure that once the health re-
is expected to face a tough chal- to successfully carry out their strictions are lifted, cricket can
lenge from Surujdath Mahabir, mandate. Such committees shall resume with the least hindrance.
the outgoing Secondary Schools report to the board at quarterly The sport under his steward-
Cricket League (SSCL) president meetings. ship focused on the Red Force
when the annual general meeting It added that focus would also being properly prepared for the
(AGM) and elections of an exec- be placed on ensuring zones en- 2020 CG Super50 Cup regional
utive take place virtually today sure proper administration and tournament which it won playing
from 3 pm and an hour after the management of their affairs. undefeated in St Kitts and Nevis
Azim Bassarath Surujdath Mahabir
voting by members for a new ex- Training and workshops will be earlier this year; the age group
ecutive. Ramlal on Bassarath’s slate and tive member. facilitated for zones and extended players like the Under-19s who
Bassarath’s slate is riding a Shareeda Mohammed, one of two To garner support from the to all clubs, to enhance zone and were placed in a position for se-
wave of promised support from women nominees in the election delegates Mahabir’s team has pro- player development. lection on the West Indies team
at least five zonal councils, and on Mahabir’s slate. duced a 14-page Manifesto which Mahabir’s team plans to meet for the upcoming ICC U19 World
the Tobago Cricket Association. Kerwin John of the Tobago has the theme—Recovery, Devel- with all domestic clubs to identify Cup which will be staged in the
Among the zones which have Cricket Association and a mem- opment and Sustainability, the their needs and areas of concern, Caribbean in the New Year.
pledged their votes are South, ber of Bassarath’s team is un- objective is to create efforts that especially post COVID-19. Also, the National League
North East, East, Central, and challenged for the second will rebound to a much more pro- š ?Z[dj_\o WdZ _cfb[c[dj played a role in consultation with
South East. vice-president. gressive and successful Cricket short-term and long-term solu- the zonal council and clubs to
Bassarath is being challenged Incumbent third vice-president West Indies (CWI). tions which may include player form a consensus on how cricket
for the top post by the SSCL pres- Parasram Singh, the chairman of They have highlighted in their development, coaching, youth competitions will proceed when
ident Surujdath Mahabir, who the North East Zone, and a former Manifesto: “Our team of candi- programmes, club management, the COVID-19 restrictions are
was the general secretary in the president of the Trinidad and To- dates have identified a number funding, proper facilities (facili- lifted.
outgoing administration. bago Umpires will be challenged of the key area which we have fo- tating assistance with the upkeep Bassarath’s executive also work
All of the candidates have got- by Sukesh Maniam of Mahabir’s cused on, in our plans to take the of grounds, provision of curators, on amending the TTCB Constitu-
ten prior endorsements, how- team for that position. TTCB forward and place Trinidad sightscreens, scoreboards etc.) tion which was unanimously ap-
ever, each will be targeting 25 While, the General Secretary and Tobago as the #1 cricket ter- šJ^[i[m_bb[dikh[j^[ikijW_d- proved this month.
votes from the 49 delegates eligi- position which Mahabir is the ritory in the region and pointed ability of clubs as long-term com- Meanwhile, it is reported that
ble to vote from seven zones and incumbent will be contested by to seven areas that new admin- munity organisations. Negotiate the Elections Committee headed
affiliates (North East, East, North, school principal Altaf Baksh, who istration led by Mahabir will be with manufacturers/suppliers to by Returning Officer Ronald
Central, South, South East, South is on Mahabir’s team and attor- focused upon are: 1. improving assist clubs with equipment and/ Simon has put everything in place
West, Tobago, Umpires, Women, ney-at-law Henry Chase on the the administration of the TTCB; or playing kits (free or at a dis- for the election aspect of the AGM
Primary and Secondary schools). Bassarath slate. 2. the National League and Zonal counted price). which will be conducted on a
The six positions that members Incumbent treasurer Maniam is club competitions; Plans for af- š 9ecf[j_j_ed IjhkYjkh[1 [d- staggered routine from 8 am to 2
will vote on are—president, first not seeking re-election to this post filiates; 4. Youth development gage Zones and Clubs in a review pm at the Alloy Lequay Adminis-
vice-president, second vice-pres- but has set his sights on becoming and national Red Force Teams; 5. of the existing structure. Creat- tration Centre at Balmain, Couva.
ident, third vice-president, gen- third vice president. President of Coaching and Developments; 6. ing one that will provide players The assurance has also been
eral secretary and treasurer. the Premier League club Central Finance and Accounting; 7. Spon- equipped with the necessary tal- given that all Covid-19 health
There will be a three-way fight Sports Richard Ramkissoon a sorship and Marketing, Sustaina- ent, skills and training for grad- protocols will apply and the ex-
for the first vice president posi- member of Bassarath’s team will bility of the TTCB. uation into our National Teams pectation is that the elections are
tion between former West Indies challenge Kiswah Chaitoo, who Mahabir’s team primary em- while also lifting the level of Club expected to run smooth.
and national leg-spinner Dinanath is running as an independent for phasis will be improving the cricket. The incumbents are Bassarath
Ramnarine who has been knock- the treasurer position. board’s administration. š 8WiiWhWj^¿i Wjj[cfj \eh W (president), Arjoon Ramlal (first
ing on the door of the TTCB ex- The other is former national š 8k_bZ_d] ijhWj[]_Y Wbb_WdY[i first four-year term under the vice-president), Kerwin John
ecutive for many years without cricket captain and hockey player and networking with all stake- new amended constitution, and (second vice-president), Paras-
success and who will be running Ann Browne-John, now West In- holders. These relationships will his fifth term as president of the ram Singh (third vice-president),
as an independent on this occa- dies women’s team head selector assist the TTCB in sourcing fund- TTCB, rests on his executive’s Mahabir (general secretary) and
sion. He will challenge Arjoon who hopes to return as an execu- ing, as well as promote a more ef- handling of cricket affairs during Sukesh Maniam (treasurer).
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Plaza nets treble in Delhi FC 13-0 win TODAY’S KELVIN ‘N’ ENGLISH
RACING PICKS
Former T&T striker Willis Plaza After his teammates added three
was one of two players to score hat
tricks as Delhi FC trashed Shastri
more items in the 54th, 58th and
59th, Plaza rounded the goalkeeper
Go to Boothill today
FC 13-0 in the Delhi Senior Division in the 62nd minute for a simple There will be six tracks today in England and Ireland and the
Football League at the Jawahar Lal tap in for a 9-0 lead before Gagan- Newmarket meeting and Down Royal card take pride of place.
Nehru Stadium, Delhi, India on Fri- deep completed his hat trick with a However, there are some very competitive races on the programmes
day. header from a free-kick in the 73rd today and I will plunge on the Emma Lavelle trained Paisley Park in the
Bali Gagandeep opened the scor- minute. 9.30 event at Wetherby.
ing for Delhi as early as the eighth The former T&T international Another excellent bet should be the John and Thady Gosden trained
minute while Sukhpreet Singh in the then completed his own hat trick juvenile Spinaround in the 8:48 am race at Newmarket. My final
39th , and two minutes later Gagan- with a gem of a finish into the top selection of this tough Saturday card is Boothill which I believe is a top-
T&T striker class horse masquerading as a Handicapper. He should win the 9:10
deep netted his second for a com- left hand corner of the goal from at Willis Plaza race at Ascot.
manding 4-0 advantage. the top left hand side of the 18-yard
Yesterday the column continued to churn out the winners as
Four minutes into the second-half box to push his team’s tally to 11-0 Porticello won by 3 3/4 lengths at 6-4 for the Moore family.
Plaza marked his introduction off before they added two more items
the bench by netting Delhi’s fifth in the WETHERBY - R21 - 9:30 AM
with a close range header off a cor- 81st and 83rd to complete the bet365 Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The West Yorkshire Hurdle) (GBB
ner. lopsided score line. Race)
4YO plus | Class 1 | 3m 26y | 8 Runners | Turf

Laporta says Barcelona has Lavelle has been preparing Paisley Park for his return and he is
expected to make it a winning one. He is a very smart hurdler who

other options besides Xavi

returned to winning ways in the Long Walk at Ascot before a creditable
third in the Stayers Hurdle at Cheltenham.
He disappointed at Aintree and can return to winning form today.
SPAIN AP  Barcelona is consider- inputs and news we have on Xavi are painful losses to Real Madrid, At- The Paul Webber trained Indefatigable is expected to go close. This is
ing other possible coaches besides good, even though he has not been lético Madrid, Benfica and Bayern a fit horse and though she has to prove her stamina for three miles, she
former player Xavi Hernández to coaching a long time.” Munich this season. can go close.
take over for the fired Ronald Koe- The 41-year-old Xavi is currently Barcelona promoted reserve team The Olly Murphy trained Thomas Darby must be respected on his best
man, the club’s president said yes- coaching Qatari club Al-Sadd, a team coach Sergi Barjuan the next day to form and is expected to run big.
terday. he joined after leaving Barcelona in act as caretaker coach. Laporta said
Betting: Paisley Park (9/4) Thomas Darby (10/3) Master Tommytucker
Joan Laporta faced a barrage of 2015 following 25 titles in 17 seasons. Barjuan will be in charge for Satur- (11/2) Indefatigable (11/2) Run For Oscar (13/2) Proschema (12/1) Ask
questions about the widespread He played for Al-Sadd until becoming day’s home game against Alavés and Dillon (20/1) Slate House (28/1)
speculation linking Xavi to the posi- the team’s coach in 2019. possibly next week’s Champions Selections: 1st: Paisley Park; 2nd: Thomas Darby; 3rd: Indefatigable
tion. Each time, he lauded the for- Laporta started his second stint as League match at Dynamo Kyiv.
mer midfielder while not revealing Barcelona president midway through Laporta thanked Koeman, a former NEWMARKET - R 13 - 8:48AM
details of the job hunt. last season after his predecessor Barcelona defender, for taking over 888sport What’s Your Thinking Nursery
“The name of Xavi is all over the stepped down amid the club’s finan- the team at the start of last season 2YO only | Class 4 | 1m 1f | 11 Runners | Turf
news but Barça has other options,” cial crisis and the team’s poor results. when it was already having difficul-
Laporta said, without naming names. Laporta said he often speaks with ties competing with Europe’s elite. The John and Thady Gosden-trained juvenile Spinaround is my
“I have never changed what I say Xavi, who played for Barcelona dur- “Koeman is a man of this club who selection to win this competitive event. This progressive colt who
cosily landed 4-runner maiden here over seven furlongs 36 years ago is
about Xavi. One day he will become ing Laporta’s first stint as president, will always remain in its collective
expected to win. He goes handicapping now with step up in trip likely
the coach of Barcelona, and I would “as friends” who like to chat about memory,” Laporta said. to suit and must go very close. New MissionHas improved with each of
even like for that to be while I am in the team. “He also won a Copa del Rey title his three runs and landed odds in a three-runner maiden at Epsom 60
charge. What I don’t know is when,” Koeman was let go on Wednesday as our coach, but he didn’t continue days ago. He makes his handicap debut and must have a big shout. The
Laporta said. following a 1-0 loss at Rayo Vallecano because the results were not going Ralph Beckett trained High Fibre has been crying out for more distance
“It is true that the scouting reports that left Barcelona in ninth place in his way. The situation was unsustain- and gets it today. This maiden who comes here on the back of very
we have on him are very good. All the the Spanish league. That followed able.” good sixth of 14 to Oh Herberts Reign in the nursery at York on soft
twenty-one days ago, needs a stiff test. Should have that today.
Singh, Harper go after T&T/Venezuela Chess Club championship Betting: Spinaround (5/2) New Mission (10/3) Lawful Command (5/1)
Oh Herberts Reign (11/2) High Fibre (15/2) Greatness Awaits (9/1)
T&T’s first International Master (IM), players led by veteran Andrew Bow- highest rated player in T&T. Captain’s Bar (10/1) Teddy’s Profit (16/1) Dicktate (28/1) Caracristi (28/1)
Vishnu Singh, and our first FIDE les and including Colin Knight, Prince Bhisham Soondarsingh, president Raging (40/1)
Master (FM), Ryan Harper, are the Primus and Trevor Haynes, who has of Paladins and a former long-stand- Selections: 1st: Spinaround; 2nd: New Mission; 3rd: High Fibre
favourites in the 43rd Paladins/Ken- returned to competitive chess after ing president of T&T Chess Associa-
neth Phillip Invitational Tournament an absence of 25 years. tion (TTCA), said, like last year, only ASCOT —R16 - 9:10 AM
which begins today. Paladins have also invited one fe- 10 players are invited in keeping The Harry Fry-trained unbeaten Boothhill is my nap selection to
The tournament will be FIDE rated. male player in National Under-16 with all Covid-19 protocols. Paladins, win this valuable handicap today. He has been hugely impressive in
There are also four Venezuelans in champion Zara Le Fleur and three which was founded 53 years ago, has winning and the way he jumped on his only novice start augurs well for
the hybrid online tournament on Tor- other juniors, former National Under- been affiliated to the TTCA for over his future. He should prove difficult to beat in the hands of Sam Twiston
nelo.com. 14 champion Brad Munroe-Brown, 50 years. Davies. The money is down. He can be anything.
Two winners will be crowned— the Juninho Le Fleur and Kalel Scoon. The club continued functioning Megan was going best when coming to grief 3 flight out in the
Chepstow handicap won by Progressive on her reappearance so might
T&T National Champion and the Ven- Last year’s champion was (IM) in a limited capacity within Covid-19 be worth giving another chance, off the same mark.
ezuelan National Champion. Alan-Safar Ramoutar who is unable to regulations and returned to over-the- Soaring Glory is sure to have a big say if reappearing in the form
Paladins Chess Club will field four participate and who is also now the board chess in mid-2020 with two which saw him win the Betfair. He was Impressive wat Newbury in
February. However, the Headgear
When De Mark Buss SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2021 LAST DRAW: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2021 experiment backfired when remote
fourth in Supreme at Cheltenham.
Marks Times played this year Marks Times played this year The David Pipe trained Leoncavallo
PLAY WHE PICK TWO
10.30am 1pm 4pm 7pm Total 10.30am 1pm 4pm 7pm Total
01 CENTIPEDE 3 4 3 5 15 19 HORSE 4 11 6 7 28
has several good efforts in competitive
TODAY’S STAR BETS 12 4 handicaps. The Useful dual-purpose
02 OLD LADY 2 3 4 4 13 20 DOG 6 9 6 7 28 7 (Hog) performer who ran another sound race
03 CARRIAGE 3 3 3 4 13 21 MOUTH 10 6 8 6 30
22 RAT
18 (Water Boat) 19 32 in a competitive handicap hurdle when
04 DEAD MAN 3 7 5 7 22 3 2 4 5 14
05 PARSON MAN 3 4 8 8 23 23 HOUSE 4 8 1 3 16
32 (Shrimp) third of 12 in Welsh Champion at Ffos
06 BELLY 1 5 2 4 12 24 QUEEN 6 6 5 11 28
9 (Cattle) 10.30 am 5 (Parson Man) 1 pm 22 (Rat) 8 7
Las a fortnight ago. Should run a big
25 MOROCOY
07 HOG 6 5 8 2 21 4 8 2 4 18 BACKUP MARKS 23 32 race.
08 TIGER 4 7 4 5 20 26 FOWL 2 5 2 5 14
09 CATTLE 9 3 4 3 19 27 LITTLE SNAKE 5 4 2 5 16
1-7-13-14-27-36
Under: (Last Saturday)
10 MONKEY 7 1 5 2 15 28 RED FISH 4 6 7 2 19 PREFERRED LINES 10.30 am..................... 36-15 Betting: Boothill (5/2) Soaring
11 CORBEAU 0 3 6 5 14 29 OPIUM MAN 8 3 3 7 20 8 (Tiger) 4 pm 21 (Mouth) 7 pm 1-4-5-7 1 pm ............................11-18 Glory (7/2) Megan (6/1) Ajero (13/2)
12 KING 4 7 7 7 25 30 HOUSE CAT 11 4 6 4 25 4 pm ............................. 8-29 Leoncavallo (17/2) Wild Max (12/1)
13 CRAPAUD 4 3 8 3 18 31 PARSON WIFE 6 6 5 6 23
PICK FOUR 7 pm ................ .......... 33-28 Elham Valley (14/1) Progressive (14/1)
Under: (Last Saturday)
14 MONEY 3 6 8 1 18 32 SHRIMP 3 3 3 9 18 10.30 am 4 8 8 1 PICK TWO SELECTIONS Highway One O Two (16/1) Global
33 SPIDER 10.30 am............... 5-4-1-2 36-7 11-18
15 SICK WOMAN 6 4 5 3 18 10 8 9 4 31 Citizen (18/1) Miss Heritage (22/1)
16 JAMETTE 9 4 5 5 23 34 BLIND MAN 5 5 4 4 18 1 pm......................... 7-6-9-1
17 PIGEON 7 2 7 3 21 35 BIG SNAKE 2 5 3 6 16
1 pm 3 9 6 9 CASH POT Bathsheba Bay (28/1) Get Your Own
4 pm ....................... 5-1-7-2
18 WATER BOAT 3 3 5 3 13 36 DONKEY 3 5 5 2 15 SELECTIONS (33/1) Mcgroarty (40/1)
4 pm 4 9 4 4 7 pm......................... 4-7-4-8
1-4-9-20-27 Selections: 1st: Boothhill; 2nd: Megan;
Play Whe—Under: (Last Saturday) PICK FOUR SELECTIONS RESULTS 3rd: Leoncavallo; 4th: Soaring Glory
10.30 am: 17 (Pigeon) 1 pm: 32 (Shrimp) 4 pm: 6 (Belly) 7 pm: 21 (Mouth) 7 pm 1 4 8 8
7-14-9-1 2-5-11-15-16 Mx 2
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Windies hold nerve to beat Tigers

SCOREBOARD
West Indies vs Bangladesh
– Group 1

and keep alive semi hopes WEST INDIES

C Gayle b Mahedi Hasan
E Lewis c M Rahim b M Rahman 6
R Chase b S Islam 39
4

SHARJAH—A still unconvincing West Indies kept S Hetmyer c S Sarkar b M Hasan 9

K Pollard not out 14
alive their slim hopes of reaching the semifi-
A Russell run out 0
nals when they edged winless Bangladesh N Pooran c M Naim b S Islam 40
by three runs yesterday to register their first D Bravo c S Sarkar b M Rahman 1
points of the Twenty20 World Cup. J Holder not out 15
Yet another listless batting effort saw them Extras (b1, lb6, w7) 14
muster 142 for seven off their 20 overs at Shar- TOTAL (7 wkts, 20 overs) 142
jah Cricket Stadium but they managed to re- Did not bat: A Hosein, R Rampaul
strict Bangladesh in the end, medium-pacer Fall of wickets:
Andre Russell denying the Asian side the 13 1-12 (Lewis), 2-18 (Gayle),
runs required from the final over. 3-32 (Hetmyer), 3-62,
Following heavy defeats to England and 4-62 (Russell), 5-119 (Pooran),
South Africa, the victory moved the Caribbean 6-119 (Chase), 7-123 (Bravo)
side off the bottom of Bowling:
Mahedi Hasan 4-0-27-2 (w2),
Group 1 to fifth along- Taskin Ahmed 4-0-17-0,
side Sri Lanka and Mustafizur Rahman 4-0-43-2 (w2),
South Africa all on Shoriful Islam 4-0-20-2 (w1),
two points, with Eng- Shakib-al-Hasan 4-0-28-0 (w2).
land and Australia on
top with four points
apiece. BANGLADESH
“This win means Mohammad Naim b Holder 17
a lot to the team. Shakib Al Hasan c Holder b Russell 9
We’re obviously in a Liton Das c Holder b Bravo 44
do or die situation, West Indies players celebrate the dismissal of Bangladesh’s Liton Das during the Cricket Twenty20 Soumya Sarkar c Gayle b Hosein 17
having to win the last World Cup match between the West Windies and Bangladesh in Sharjah, UAE, yesterday. Mushfiqur Rahim b Rampaul 8
PICTURE KAMRAN JEBREILI/AP Mahmudullah not out 31
remaining games, so it’s good to start this one
Afif Hossain not out 2
off,” all-rounder Jason Holder said afterwards Gayle dithered ten balls over his four before got a top score of 44 off 43 balls from Liton Das Extras (b2, lb1, w8) 11
following his first game of the tournament missing a heave at 20-year-old off-spinner Ma- and a 24-ball unbeaten 31 from Mahmudullah TOTAL (5 wkts, 20 overs) 139
after being called up as an injury replacement. hedi Hasan (2-20) and having his stumps shat- towards the end, to stabilise the innings. Did not bat:
“It was a close encounter. Nevertheless, we tered, further extending his shocking form Russell claimed the key wicket of Shakib-al- Mahedi Hasan, Shoriful Islam,
got over the line. with 29 runs from three innings. Hasan in the fifth over for nine, the left-hander Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
“The last ball that Russell bowled—obviously Left-hander Shimron Hetmyer holed out to miscuing to Holder at mid-off and his opening Fall of wickets:
four runs, one ball to bowl the perfect yorker, long-off off Mahedi in the seventh over for nine partner Mohammad Naim (17) followed in the 1-21 (Shakib), 2-29 (Mohammad
which was a dot ball—was phenomenal.” but Chase helped restore order, putting on 30 sixth over at 29 for two, playing on to Holder. Naim),
Debutant Roston Chase drives stylishly for the fourth wicket with captain Kieron Pol- Das, who notched four fours, then anchored 3-60 (Soumya Sarkar),
through the off side during his 39 against lard (14 not out) and 57 in a fifth-wicket stand a series of small partnerships to stitch the in- 4-90 (Mushfiqur Rahim),
Bangladesh on Friday. 5-130 (Liton Das)
with Pooran. nings together, adding 31 for the third wicket
Sent in, West Indies were going nowhere at Bowling:
Pollard retired hurt in the 13th over on eight with Soumya Sarkar (17), 30 for the fourth Rampaul 4-0-25-1,
62 for four in the 13th over before vice-captain and when Russell was run out at the non-strik- with Mushfiqur Rahim (8) and 40 for the fifth Holder 4-0-22-1 (w2),
Nicholas Pooran arrived to lash a top score er’s end off the very next delivery after fast with Mahmudalluah who belted two fours and Russell 4-0-29-1,
of 40 off 22 deliveries and debutant Roston bowler Taskin Ahmed deflected Chase’s drive a six. Hosein 4-0-24-1,
Chase, 39 from 46 deliveries, to rescue the onto the stumps, West Indies were tottering. With 22 runs required from the last two Bravo 4-0-36-1 (w2).
innings. But Pooran, without a recent score of merit, overs, veteran all-rounder Dwayne Bravo in- Result: West Indies won by three
Not for the first time, West Indies suffered punched four and four sixes while Chase creased the pressure by conceding just nine runs.
a joyless start when left-handed openers Evin stroked two fours to rally the innings, and from the 19th and getting Das to hole out to Points: West Indies 2, Bangladesh 0.
Lewis and Chris Gayle both fell cheaply to Holder (15 not out) arrived to launch two sixes Holder in the deep off the last ball, and Russell Man-of-the-Match: Nicholas Pooran.
leave the innings on 18 for two in the fifth over. in the final over which leaked 19 runs, to pro- then held his nerve to subdue the dangerous Toss: Bangladesh.
Lewis skied seamer Mustafizur Rahman (2- vide West Indies with critical momentum. Mahmudullah. Umpires: Adrian Holdstock, Rod
43) to square leg in the third over for six and In reply, Bangladesh struggled early on but (CMC) Tucker; TV – Paul Reiffel.

Taking responsibility was critical— Pooran

SHARJAH—Stand-in skipper Nich- formed for the team.” fident, I’m always positive about
olas Pooran said it had been Short of runs in recent times, my attitude and skills.”
critically important to take re- Pooran arrived at number seven Even though Pollard batted the
sponsibility for the West Indies to smash one four and four sixes, last over, he did not take the field
innings after regular captain Ki- posting a crucial 57 for the fifth and Pooran—the official vice-cap-
eron Pollard was forced out of wicket with debutant Roston tain—stepped up to lead the unit
yesterday’s win over Bangladesh Chase who made 39 from 46 balls. as West Indies chased their first
with injury. And despite scores of 12 against win.
The left-hander struck a Man- England last weekend and just Pooran acknowledged while
of-the-Match 40 off 22 deliveries one against South Africa on Tues- West Indies had not been per-
as the Caribbean side gathered day, the 26-year-old said his confi- fect in the field, they had backed
142 for seven at Sharjah Cricket dence never wavered. themselves to defend the total.
Stadium and then successfully de- “I was 100 per cent confident. “I must commend the guys,
fended the total to win by three I’ve been working very, very hard they gave me their full support.
runs and register their first points for the last couple of months [but] We knew how important his game
of the Twenty20 World Cup. things just haven’t gone my way,” was today and all hands were re-
Pollard limped off in the 13th Bangladesh’s captain Mohammad Mahmudullah congratulates West Indies’ he explained. quired on deck,” he stressed.
over on eight and returned in the Nicholas Pooran, left, after their Cricket Twenty20 World Cup match in “But I’ve been doing a lot of “Unfortunately we didn’t take
final over to strike a six as West In- Sharjah, UAE, yesterday. PICTURE KAMRAN JEBREILI/AP right things and to be honest with all our catches but the energy
dies cobbled together 19 runs to myself, I haven’t been doing my- was really good and the belief was
“In this tournament, the batting days where I felt as a cricketer
finish the innings on a high. self justice, giving away my wicket there. We believed we were going
hasn’t really clicked yet and we’ve and a batsman that I needed to
“We’ve talked about batsmen especially when I batted in the to win and we backed our expe-
been chopping and changing, but put my hand up, especially losing
taking responsibility and doing last game. rience and closed up the game
hopefully guys put their hands up Polly there for a bit. Someone had
what is necessary for the team,” “I just wanted to take this op- there in the end.”
and it’s their day. to take responsibility and today
Pooran said afterwards. portunity today. I’m always con- (CMC)
“Today was just one of those I’m just happy I could have per-
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PICTURE RICHARD BHAGAN

celebrates YEARS

AS A BOROUGH

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WEST INDIES
STAY ALIVE
PAGE
46
TODAY’S MATCHES
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 6:00 am
England V Australia, 10:00 am

TOMORROW’S MATCHES
Afghanistan v Namibia, 6:00 am
India v New Zealand, 10:00 am

APPLAUSE
T&T and
West Indies
West Indies’ wicketkeeper/
Nicholas Pooran bats batsman
during the Cricket Twenty20 NICHOLAS
POORAN
World Cup match between the was adjudged
West Windies and Bangladesh Man of
in Sharjah, UAE, yesterday. Match after
He scored 40 of 22 he scored 40
balls. See page 46. runs of 22
PICTURE AP balls which
helped the Caribbean side to a
three-run victory over Bangladesh
in the ICC Men’s Twenty20 World
Cup to in Shajah, United Arab
Emirates, yesterday.

PLAIN TALK
“This win
means a
lot to the
team. We’re
obviously in
a do or die
situation,
having to
win the last
remaining
games, so it’s
good to start this one off. It was a
close encounter. Nevertheless, we
got over the line.”
—West Indies all-rounder JASON
HOLDER said after West Indies
win over Bangladesh yesterday.

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A Chat with the

How have the people reacted? of work. Two financial years now, we got no fund-
Mayor Mohammed stated, “Thus far my Bur- ing from the government pertaining to cemeteries
gesses have showed their appreciation for my and cremation sites. I am hoping that we can ac-
efforts. Seeing the ongoing work, more persons, cess some funding to start to do some work there.

Mayor of Chaguanas reached out to my office. Many Corporate Entities

and individuals have been reaching out to assist.
There are also corporate entities and NGOs that
are willing to do work and I am willing to partner
with them to get that cremation site up to one that
is pleasing to everyone because the current state

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Projections for the rest of his term
ayor Faaiq Mohammed 2020 and also for Christmas, we did
These are the upcoming projects that the Mayor of it is very sad”, and uplifting and upgrading this
has been the Mayor of the food hampers which we distributed
is working on: facility is a priority for me,” Mohammed pointed
Borough of Chaguanas to orphanages and single mothers.”
out.
for just over one year. His time as A small toy drive was also done to
Upgrade of the Chaguanas Market. “We need
Mayor thus far, has been different help lift the spirits of children. And
the ceiling redone, the electrical upgraded and - Extensive road patching exercise. One of
from that of any other Mayor since throughout the 2nd lockdown we
other fine works” explained the mayor. “I also the number one issues in this country? - Potholes.
the world has been struck with have been distributing hampers to
plan to redo the top floor and make the entire “Again” stated Mohammed, “the government and
the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor the needy.
market aesthetically pleasing, as well as customer external agencies are not doing their work and the
Mohammed has been taking pre-
friendly” burden falls heavily on the Chaguanas Borough
cautionary measures to prevent A major vaccination drive was un-
Corporation. We get so little funding. Also, WASA
the spread of this virus and at the dertaken by the Chamber and other
The Chaguanas Abattoir. “The Abattoir closed does work and they are supposed to rehabilitate
same time rendering assistance to Associations like TTMA, SEWA TT
due to the fact that the Rural Development Com- the roadway after it has been dug up but they end
his Burgesses. He has been moving and Supermarkets Association of
pany proceeded to upgrade the abattoir but basi- up leaving it just as it is and I don’t know what is
to communities across Chaguanas T&T (SATT).
cally left the work incomplete and abandoned. I happening in that Ministry but some sort of inves-
to learn firsthand of the issues our — Estimated number of vaccines
am currently trying to liaise with the Minister to tigation needs to be done. The Ministry of Works
people face on a daily basis administered by SEWA TT
do a site visit with me, to lobby The Rural Devel- has its responsibility but a tremendous amount
during the period 6th June to
opment Company to continue this project. How- of burden falls on the Corporation. Recently, the
COVID-19 action and aid 31st August was 84,663,00 vac-
ever, if this isn’t forthcoming I am proposing the Minister of Works said the Ministry is responsible
What exactly has the young cines.
Corporation allocate some funding, to have the for 21% of the roadway, however, the next 79%,
mayor been doing to assist his — Estimated number of vaccines
Abattoir refurbished and so it can be functioning the Corporations are responsible for but we do
burgesses during the pandemic? administered by SATT during
again. Since it is very difficult for the butchers in not get that level of funding to see about 79% of
Posed with this question he ex- the period 8th June to 4th Sep-
Chaguanas to go to Port-of-Spain and other areas” the roadways. This is something I am actually hop-
plained, “My objective during the tember was 60,000 vaccines.
said Mayor Mohammed. ing for - an increase under materials and supplies
COVID-19 pandemic is to provide — On 25th July, lunches were
for local roads, bridges etcetera in this country”.
aid to the most vulnerable in the dropped off courtesy the
Upgrade of the Felicity Cremation Site. “It is
Chaguanas Borough Corporation. Mayor of Chaguanas, Faaiq Mo-
a small cremation site but it is one that needs a lot Q continues on page 4
I felt like even though I am in this hammed for the volunteers at
position as Mayor of Chaguanas the Trinidad & Tobago Manu-

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during such a time, I need to not sit facturing Association (TTMA)
here idly because people expect us
to deliver and I can’t just be sitting During COVID-19, things started
here, collecting a salary while peo- improving in January to March
ple out there suffering (and I am 2021 and so, during those times
not delivering to the burgesses). some road patching exercises were
So, from time to time I take money done. As the Mayor said, “Funding
from my salary and give back to the was not forthcoming so I actually
burgesses because it is unfair to took some money out of my salary
them to be paying taxes and they (I represent my electoral district of
are not getting any service which Charlieville) and I purchased items
they need. Additionally, from Divali needed by my burgesses.”

Congratulations to
Chaguanas Borough Corporation
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The Naipaul Legacy Lives On

A small shop becomes a supermarket
A brief history

T
he nineteen-sixties was a cated at the task-at-hand. He worked
very significant decade. arduous hours, seven days a week
Trinidad and Tobago was building step by step over the years. He
granted independence in remained laser focused with an ambi-
1962 and the transformation of a tious mission to reinstate the family’s
country tied to its land, into a pros- business to its former glory.
perous energy-based nation seemed Although 55 years have passed since
like a distant dream. Mr and Mrs Naipaul opened the doors
It was there in the heart of the to their little grocery store, there is
country, out of the quiet, agricul- with love in his community was of one fundamental principle that has re-
tural village of Felicity, Mr and Mrs great importance. It was his com- mained with the Naipaul family. It is the
Naipaul, who were operating a small mitment to service that built strong, mantra of service to others is service to
parlour, took a brave step to Chagua- enduring relationships with custom- God. It is what has made the business
nas that would ultimately change ers and employees and enabled Mr strong, touched their customers’ hearts
the course of their family’s future. and Mrs Naipaul’s simple grocery to and formed the basis upon which the
On the Chaguanas Main Road, Mr expand and grow into a successful company’s prayer was born -
Naipaul and his wife, Leela, opened business. “With a heart full of thanksgiving
a small grocery in 1965 that didn’t Upon their retirement in 1982, and a spirit of joy, we pledge to lovingly
even have a cash register or calcula- they decided to lease the building serve humanity as service to God. Let
tor. They worked tirelessly for long out to another family, but just a cou- us make a valuable contribution to our
hours, seven days per week, while society and our world. Our unity is our Mr and Mrs Naipaul: On the Chaguanas Main Road, Mr and
ple years later the supermarket was Mrs Naipaul opened a small grocery in 1965. They believed
raising their family. Sacrifice and completely destroyed by fire. A new strength.”
strongly in serving the people of the community.
commitment were a great part of building was subsequently built one
their dedication to their family, staff year later on the site.
and customers. The new building now housed a
Since the family resided upstairs hardware that was operated by one
the business, all children, after of the sons.
completing their school studies The youngest son, Anon Naipaul,
and homework, would go down to who was 23 at the time had just re-
the grocery to assist with packing turned from his studies abroad and
shelves, sweeping, cleaning and decided to open his own business.
helping serve customers. Although He requested from his family a small
grocery was their life, education re- area in the building to open his own
mained a top priority for the family. mini-mart that he felt would com-
Some of the older children stayed plement the hardware and would
on serving the business faithfully encourage more customers.
while others pursued their academic The mini-mart opened in a cor-
dreams. ner of the building in an area of just
Then began the journey of what is twenty by forty feet. There were
today a successful family business. two shelves, one cash register, one
Using the mantra of “Service to man refrigerator, baskets only and was
is service to God,” Mr Naipaul firmly staffed by four employees. At the
believed that serving the people helm, Anon was focused and dedi-

Vandana Mohit Chaguanas West MP, right, receives Xtra Care hampers from Xtra
Foods managers.

Faaiq Mohammed, Mayor of Chaguanas, centre, receives Xtra Care hampers from
Xtra Foods managers.
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Usha Rajishree Sirjoo, agent

for Gulf Insurance Limited
“O n behalf of myself, my husband
(Richard H Sirjoo) and my staff, I
would like to wish the Chaguanas Borough
Corporation continued success. I would
also like to take this opportunity to con-
gratulate the other businesses and people
of Chaguanas and the environs. It contin-
ues to be a great pleasure being a part of
the Chaguanas’ success story.
Congratulations! With all of our sacrifices
and struggles, if we remain a harmonious
community, we will conquer and prevail
against all obstacles.” These are the words
of Usha Rajishree Sirjoo, Agent for Gulf In-
surance Limited. Usha Rajishree Sirjoo,
agent for Gulf Insurance Limited Staff at the office of Usha Rajishree Sirjoo, agent for Gulf Insurance Limited
Sirjoo has been operating her business
(which was previously being operated ance Company in the dynamic Borough of Loss, Machinery All Risks and Business In- as our new normal during this pandemic
by her husband) since 2011 on LP#7A Chaguanas and grasped the opportunity. terruption. crisis.”
Ramsaran Street, Chaguanas, opposite the “I always had the passion for lending as- - Liability: Public Liability, Workmen’s At her office Sirjoo maintains all COVID-
Chaguanas Magistrates’ Court. When asked sistance to persons in my community, saw Compensation/Employer’s Liability 19 protocols and has a sanitisation station at
why she chose to open a business at this the prospect and took the chance to open -Marine Insurance the entrance of her office. Glass enclosures
location, she said, “Due to the proximity a small but warm welcoming office” she have also been installed at employees’
of the fast growing Borough of Chaguanas, related. “Due to the fast-paced growth of Has the pandemic affected Sirjoo’s busi- desks and social distancing is emphasised
having a business at the core business hub Chaguanas as a Borough, I envisioned com- ness? She said, “COVID-19 had decelerated as much as possible.
of Trinidad enables for the capabilities for mencing business due to centralisation and the business entirely at the start of March Currently, she is offering to clients sev-
growth and prosperity. industrialisation surrounding the Central 2020. However, due to Gulf’s initiative, we eral specials:
Additionally, it is convenient being in the environs and its growing commercial estab- were able to offer our clientele flexible, af- Flexible payment options which are
central area of the country, which is also in lishments. It was an excellent option which fordable payment plan contracts at an in- guaranteed to match clients’ pockets,
close proximity to my hometown of Chase is both appealing and constantly meeting terest free rate. 15% Facebook Discount for new clients or
Village.” She added that owning and op- potential clients, in assisting them to meet In doing so, we were able to stabilise new businesses who “LIKE and FOLLOW”
erating a business also allows for flexibil- their financial objectives.” the business transformation during the the Gulf Insurance Limited Website.
ity, stability and stable earnings potential. pandemic crisis to ensure that our clients A special discount for Fleet Owners (sev-
“The insurance industry is here to stay” Her business offers the following types of were not left behind. It has been a monu- eral vehicles in same owner)
she stated “and in times of need, we are insurance: mental challenge, which has impacted us There is no doubt that Usha Sirjoo is a
here to serve.” Motor: Comprehensive Coverage and both economically and socially. The new businesswoman who cares for her clients
Sirjoo comes with years of experience in Third Party Coverage reality looks somewhat different to what and the people of Chaguanas. She stays
the banking sector having worked at Royal - Property Insurance (Residential or Fire existed previously. Hence, our rejuvenated true to her slogan “Every client of Usha R
Bank and Republic Bank. She saw the op- and Special Perils) target was our ability to react, resilience, Sirjoo Agency is equally important, unique
portunity and need for a reliable Insur- - Commercial Insurance: Consequential recovery and adaptation of the new reality and deserves our fullest respect.”

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The Family Medicine Centre Limited

and Chaguanas Pharmacy Limited
Serving the Borough for over 30 years
T
he Family Medicine Cen-
tre Limited and Chaguanas
Pharmacy Limited have
been proudly serving the Borough
of Chaguanas and its environs
with all pharmaceutical necessi-
ties for over 30 years.
The Family Medicine Centre
Limited is conveniently located
on the Ground Floor of Mid Cen-
tre Mall, Chaguanas. Its central
location is nestled between the
famous central taxi hubs and the
Solomon Hochoy Highway, al-
lowing easy accessibility to all its
customers through their journey
entering and exiting the borough.
The Chaguanas Pharmacy Lim-
ited is conveniently located in the
heart of the hustle and bustle,
#12 Main Road, Chaguanas. This
location allows us to comfortably The staff of Chaguanas Pharmacy Ltd.
serve our pedestrian customers Amidst the challenges of the Pharmacy Limited wish to con-
while frequenting the neighbour- COVID-19 pandemic, The Fam- gratulate His Worship the Mayor,
ing Chaguanas Market, malls and The staff of Family Medicine Centre Ltd. ily Medicine Centre Limited and Faaiq Mohammed on his excep-
other businesses throughout the Chaguanas Pharmacy Limited tional work and continued dedi-
Borough. counter and other essential items. ers through the Facebook, Insta-
All customers enjoy flexible shop- gram and WhatsApp social media have been diligently working to cation in the enhancement of The
The Family Medicine Centre provide impeccable service to Chaguanas Borough. We proudly
Limited and Chaguanas Phar- ping hours, extensive counsel- platforms. The friendly and cour-
ling services, everyday specials teous staff is always eager to as- prudently manage the needs of continue to serve and support His
macy Limited have both provided their clientele, whilst observing Worship The Mayor, the Borough
the community with essential and affordable prices to suit any sist and the pharmacist is always
budget. The pharmacies’ virtual ready to offer professional advice the necessary protocols. of Chaguanas and fellow busi-
pharmaceuticals, as well as an The Family Medicine Centre nesses on this 31st Anniversary of
array of personal care, over the network is available to all custom- to all its customers, because here
you are family. Limited together with Chaguanas the Borough.

CONGRATULATIONS TO
CHAGUANAS BOROUGH
ON THEIR
31ST ANNIVERSARY
The Family From the Chaguanas
Medicine Center Management & Staff of Pharmacy
Ground Floor Limited
Mid Center Mall
& #12 Main Road
Chaguanas Chaguanas
Tel: 671-1893 Tel: 671-7251
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Heartland Plaza—In the heart of it all

A relatively new plaza, Heartland Plaza is cer-
tainly in the heart of it all being so accessible as
brand Dwellings is the ideal home goods store
for those who love unique style, to services such
Intimate and cosy, Heartland Plaza’s out-
door setting makes it safer to visit during the
it is located in close proximity to several shop- as that of Guardian General, Stethan Drugs and COVID-19 pandemic and management is com-
ping areas just off the Uriah Butler Highway. Tri-Care Medical, Heartland Plaza also boasts mitted to keeping customers safe. How? Well,
This plaza provides a more intimate experi- of impressive restaurants to casual dining such at Heartland Plaza, bathrooms are sanitised
ence to its visitors with offerings of exclusive as Rasam, Hanggers, HiQ Chinese, Joe’s Pizza, on an hourly basis and sanitisers are available
shopping, dining and services. The anchor Pubhouse, Rituals and The Factory. throughout the Plaza.
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Born and bred in the Borough

Sookhai’s Diesel Service (SDS) contracted services have been redi-
Limited, has been in existence at rected using the services of SERSL.
Biljah Industrial Estate, Chagua- In the contract service implementa-
nas for almost 50 years. tion, we have transitioned with our
Developed on its strength of sole service provider for the rest offshore operations during 1991 Engineering and Rental Services Lim- Maintenance Technicians and Opera-
service, repair and maintenance of Caroni’1975’s period of opera- - 1995. ited (SERSL), was formed under the tor Technicians changing from 14 on
of several brands of Internal tions (1983 to 2006 - the year of In an international setting SDS Group of Companies. - 14 off to 21 on - 21 off in a seamless
Combustion Engines, SDS has Caroni’s closure). SDS established a strategically Its implementation focused on the manner. SERSL is presently perform-
served when Chaguanas was just As SDS progressed and ex- located company, DI ENGINEER- provision of contract services for Oil ing both maintenance and operation
an agricultural area during the panded, its facilities ING, in Miami, USA. and Gas Production Operations and functions on 14 TSP platform and 2
sugar cane era to this point when were modernised in The location capital- Equipment Maintenance in the off- NGC compression platforms.
Chaguanas has now moved to order to engage and ised on exposure to shore sector of the Energy Industry With its motto being to “Create a
Borough status after major com- participate in the a wide network of of Trinidad and Tobago. positive impact employing practical
mercialisation. opportunities that engine OEM’s and All offshore services are now sup- solutions”, SDS’ management would
As resilient as Chaguanas has arose within the dy- maintenance spe- plied/pursued through SERSL, under like to see better infrastructure and
been, so too has SDS - as the namism of the Point cialists, suppliers of its special contract management the transformation of Chaguanas into
Chaguanas grew, Sookhai’s grew Lisas growing indus- original spare parts, team. The other Company Group a city. Management stated, “Chagua-
too. The company has seen from try, as well as the urgent orders for members, i.e. SDS’ workshop, SDS’ nas and its people have shown resil-
mayor to mayor and their differ- operations in the Off- parts, sourcing of office technical staff and administra- ience and strength and the beauty of
ent leadership styles, influence shore Energy Sector. hard to locate criti- tion, in addition to DI Engineering the Borough and its people will con-
in Chaguanas and how they In further diversification, SDS cal spares, for makes of various located in Miami, USA, provide the tinue to shine through. Chagauans is
transformed the general land- entered into equipment rental IC engines and gas compression necessary support to SERSL. a cultural melting pot where various
scape. services, supplying lighting equipment. Foreign warehous- In April 2018, PERENCO T&T Ltd’s cultures come here and feel at home.
SDS’s first engagement was towers, generator sets, and air ing capability, expediting and Teak, Samaan, Poui (TSP) and Teak, This is our home and we welcome
with Caroni 1975’s introduction compressors. The service got shipping logistics were estab- Poui Gas Compression platforms all.”
of mechanised harvesters to full support from SDS’s in-house lished as part of the company.
enhance their reaping of sugar workshop expertise for equip- In 2017, as SDS envisioned
cane. SDS was engaged through ment repairs and servicing. Its potential for new Energy Sec-
a procurement process to pro- rental performance received cli- tor opportunities befitting our
vide the sugar cane harvesting
machinery services on a con-
ents’ kudos for high reliability.
In the offshore sector, SDS
capabilities, we re-positioned
ourselves to seek greater partic- CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
CHAGUANAS BOROUGH
tract basis to facilitate 24-hour pursued the opportunity to sup- ipation. SDS in its sustainability
continuous peak daily sugar pro- ply fuel injection repair services. strategy implementation intro-
duction. SDS, through its con- SDS progressed based on its suc- duced a new company in the
tinuous delivery of availability/ cess in the resolution of diesel structure of our Group of Com-

CORPORATION
reliability targets, remained the injection pump problems in the panies. The company, Sookhai’s

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Tel: 671-0900 / fax: 665-3672
E-Mail: [email protected]

www.sookhai.com
“IF IT’S DIESEL ... IT’S SOOKHAI’S DIESEL…”
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Congratulations to
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on their Chaguanas—A city in the making
VW$QQLYHUVDU\ KARRAN NANCOO upia, Munroe Road/
Caroni Savannah,
Marisa Ramlogan(Dep-
uty Mayor), Pooran
Central Government it
appears to be a huge
As a citizen of Trinidad Charlieville, Felicity/ Mangroo, Stacy Ann task ahead. Councillors
)520 7+( 0$1$*(0(17  67$)) and Tobago, can you Endeavour, Edin- Murphy, and Karran believe it is achievable
imagine a housewife, burgh/Longdenville Nancoo, are trying with the help of Cen-
with eight children in South, Montrose, En- their best to balance tral Government and
LENA’S HARDWARE LTD need of basic ameni-
ties, having to survive
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Trinidad and Tobago.
Wholesalers off all PVC products on minimum income South/Longdenville financial releases given With a growing popu-
• Tools • Paints • Electrical • Lumber and to satisfy the needs North. Mayor Faaiq to them, on a spread lation, there is urgent
of her eight vulnerable Mohammed and mem- basis. need for a hospital in
• Plumbing • Steel • Plywood • Household Products children? bers of council includ- The Mayor and the the central Borough,
• Galvanize • PVC Wholesalers • Blocks • Tiles In this instance, the ing Councillors, Adrian council’s objective is to which has been prom-
housewife refers to the Ali, Wendy Francis, build an environment ised for decades with-
FREE DELIVERY SERVICE Chaguanas Borough Janelle Joe-Ryan, Deb- which all burgesses can out fruition. Former
Mon. - Sat. 8.00 am - 5.00 pm, Sun. 8.00 am - 12.00 noon Corporation, with her bie Boodhan, Barry be proud of, including Health Minister Dr
Parking on premises eight children being Boodram, Whitney elevating the borough Fuad Khan had allo-
the electoral districts Stephenson-Hamlet, to city status. However, cated a venue on the
CARONI SAVANNAH ROAD, CHAGUANAS within the corpora- Richard Sukdeo and with the lack of suffi- Link Road, in the vicin-
TEL/FAX: 665-6882, 671-1478 tion including Cun- including Aldermen, cient support from the ity of the Chaguanas
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31ST ANNIVERSARY
of its unique assets
including the only
recognised Volleyball
Court in this country
which is situated at FROM
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which attracts many
foreign visitors, is also
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Mohit—now Member of ucts (TAP) and Trinidad Clay Prod- within the Borough also.
ucts (TCP). Chief Brand Products This writer believes that the busi- Specializes in rebuilding of automatic transmissions
Parliament for Chagua-
nas East, Gopaul Boo- which is situated at Charlieville is ness and residential communities of Torque converter rebuilding
dhan, Natasha Navas, the largest manufacturer of spices, Chaguanas are ready and awaiting In house automotive and industrial
Dr Suraj Rambachan, seasonings and condiments in the City Status but laments the lack of machine shop Service department
Orlando Nagessar, Caribbean. It is no secret that most some state services. (complete servicing and repairs of vehicles)
Winston Seeram, Viji Parts department
Kalloo, and the late Tyre sales and repairs
Mulchan Seuchan who
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Barath, Imran Khan,
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Creating an environment of opportunity

SURUJRATTAN RAMBACHAN Rotary President the late Mike
Ibrahim amongst many others. I
In 2003, I was invited by Bas- introduced a programme to doc-
deo Panday to accept the posi- burgesses and as well creating mained a mentor and a friend. a square building. I rejected it. It ument the lives of those who built
tion of Mayor of the Borough of physical space in the then di- The traditional Chaguanas busi- did not fit the bill. It was run of Chaguanas. The first Volume con-
Chaguanas. Being a resident of lapidated “Town Hall” for NGOs nesses were afraid of the advent of the mill. I sketched what I wanted tained 108 profiles and was titled
Chaguanas and having served as like Rotary, Lions etcetera to the Syrians into Chaguanas. I told including the courtyard and Audi- “The Contributors.” Nagessar and
Chairman of the St Patrick County meet. This strategy brought them them that this was not something torium. Today I lay proud claim to Boodhan did two more volumes. I
Council from 1983 to 1987, and as closer to the seat of decisions. In that could be avoided. Instead the design of the Chaguanas Ad- introduced the painting of murals
Ambassador to Brazil, I saw it as addition, I invited persons with they needed to modernise. Sev- ministrative Complex. The con- by children that adorned the walls
an opportunity to develop the problems to make submissions in eral responded including Daisy’s, cept was not that of the Architect. of Chaguanas at Busy Corner.
Borough as a place of which the public at the Statutory Meetings, Mr Flemming, the Bartholomews It was mine. The first was called “Chaguanas
Burgesses would be extremely several of which were broadcast and 2001 Carpet House. In addi- There were hundreds of pro- through the eyes of the youths.”
proud. I adopted the theme live on radio. The Chaguanas Bor- tion Robert Ramsamooj of Jack jects done during my tenure but Today, this has been adopted in
“Chaguanas—A place to visit, live, ough was the first to broadcast Tyres started to build impressive amongst them I am proud of the Port-of-Spain. Yes we were leaders
work, play, be educated and do live it’s proceedings. commercial buildings that en- development of Saith Park which with our ideas. In all of these ways
business.” The idea was to create The development of the Bor- couraged others to renovate and several of my own Councillors and we involved the people including
an environment of opportunities ough was based on a Strategic change the face of Chaguanas. a former MP objected to. Today, it the children and laid foundations
whilst developing a community Plan discussed with the burgesses Within four years the vision we is the only green area in the town for a strong Chaguanas.
around strong families and eco- at Statutory meetings held in the articulated began to bear fruits. with a “beach” river sand football I convinced then Minister of
nomic activity. different electoral Districts. But Chaguanas needed a sig- field approved for volleyball and Works Colm Imbert to create a
It was not an easy task due to The strategic plan was also nature building. I had vowed to beach sand football. lay bye off the highway near Mid
resistance to change and a lais- sent out to businesses including have a Town Hall constructed My success was not only of my Centre Mall to begin the ring road
sez faire attitude among a large the conglomerates. It attracted when I assumed office. Being in own. I owe a lot of gratitude to around Chaguanas. And with the
section of the burgesses and em- the attention of Anthony Sabga opposition did not daunt me a former CEO’s William Mark and help of Dr Krishna Bahadoorsingh
ployees. People do not converge (now deceased) who very hum- bit. I approached the then Minis- Pamela Doon as well as Former and the then Minister of Works,
on a vision for the future no mat- bly requested a meeting with me. ter of Local government, Rennie Mayors Gopaul Boodhan and Or- influenced the construction of the
ter how appealing that vision is I told him that I would come to Dumas, and asked him a very sim- lando Nagessar as well as Coun- Boulevard roadway in Endeavour
unless their basic needs are sat- his office in Port-of-Spain. He in- ple question - What will you be re- cillor Joey Samuel. Several were leading to the highway. Today, a
isfied - the ability to feed their sisted that he came to Chaguanas. membered for as a Minister? The traitors to the end and sold their bustling business and residential
families, housing, access roads, A half hour meeting lasted five next day he called and said that he souls like did Judas. centre has been created.
drainage, unless these are dealt hours and ended with lunch. A had thought about it and wanted I also owe great debt of grati- As is well known, I was removed
with. They do not care very much couple days later he called me to to know what I had in mind. I said tude to the then Accountant Dh- as Mayor in 2009. It was a virtual
about your vision. Of course those say that he will be expanding his to him that drains and roads will anmatee Ramroop and her team coup by several of my fellow UNC
who are wealthier and commu- businesses in Chaguanas because collapse over time. I suggested as well as to employees like Ga- “colleagues” but I believe that
nity-minded would gravitate to he was impressed by our determi- to him to construct Town Halls. nesh Raghoonanan and others when one door is closed, look for
your vision. The other challenge nation to create opportunities. It He grasped the idea. By this time who bought into the vision and the one that is asking you to open
was to get people to take owner- was then that he also said he will I had done my homework and formed the leadership team. I it. I became a MP and Minister
ship of the Borough. This meant be moving the headquarters of identified the land and had com- pay tribute to the late CEO of shortly thereafter in 2010. Best
selling change. I achieved this the 90-year-old Trinidad Guard- menced a concept drawing. Ar- Alescon Abbas Ali, Satish Pariagh wishes to the Mayor, his Council
by creating committees from the ian to Chaguanas. Mr Sabga re- chitect Jaspal Bhogal first gave me as well as to “Papa Mens”and to and the Burgesses of Chaguanas.
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Price Plaza
Your one-stop shopping plaza
PICTURE COURTESY GARY JORDAN PHOTOGRAPHY

Price Plaza, one of the most distinctive land- with a financial institution to meet all
marks in the Borough of Chaguanas, has been your banking needs.
in existence since 2002. This one-stop shopping The outdoor layout of Price Plaza is
Plaza located just off the Uriah Butler Highway ideal for shoppers as it allows for easy
quickly became popular due to its accessibility social distancing.
(which makes it convenient and hassle free for If your Christmas shopping does not
shoppers to just pop in and out) and its wide mix involve you venturing out of your vehi-
of stores in the areas of retail, services, dining and cle, many of Price Plaza’s retail stores
entertainment. offer the opportunity to “pick-up”
Enjoying visibility from the highway, the iconic curbside. vided hand sanitisers throughout the Plaza.
Plaza is the first to have been established along the However, if you do venture out, the management of Price So during this Divali and Christmas, let Price Plaza be your
Narsaloo Ramaya Marg Rd., Endeavour Chagua- Plaza has taken your safety into consideration and has pro- one stop!
nas, an area that has seen major development in
recent times.
At Price Plaza, customers get exactly what they
want as there are many tenants. There is in-house
dining or curbside pick up at restaurants, retail
shopping, a one of a kind organic grocery, spas
and beauty treatments, casinos and more.
Once you visit Price Plaza will become your
The retail evolu on
“one-stop” shopping centre, from must have items
for your pets, to books, stationery, cards and gifts
to departments stores such as Excellent Stores and
Francis Fashion, electronics and technology, fash-
ion and accessories from the far east to the west-
ern world and even have your fashions laundered;

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Chaguanas Borough Corporation
On their 31st Anniversary
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