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scouts as she arrives at the Naparima and South West
Scouts District Bollywood Night Extravaganza Annual
Gala Dinner at the Achievors Banquet Hall, San
Fernando, on Saturday. PHOTO BY RISHI RAGOONATH

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Public sector MDs launch petition seeking Dr Kevin Harris

better salaries; working conditions Northwest Doctors

Association
president

3 UNC MPs to give 5 PNM Laventille West execs 6

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away wage increase not backing party nominees

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Public sector doctors Dowlath beats Jayanti Israeli strikes hit Farrellism—new calypso

The call for better wages,

conditions
to contest Sando West
for UNC
southern Lebanon, but
tense ceasefire holds
inspired by Bassman
To mark the 50th anniversary

News The Northwest Doctors Former Naparima College Israeli jets yesterday launched of the release of Bassman, the
Association (NWDA) along with principal Dr Michael Dowlath, an airstrike over a southern breakout hit that established
public sector doctors from who was chosen by the UNC to Lebanese border village, while Shadow (Winston Bailey) as

Digest other regions are petitioning contest the San Fernando West troops shelled other border musical powerhouse, his son
for better salaries and working seat, is thanking the party’s towns and villages still under Sharlan “Dread Wizard” Bailey
conditions. A petition which political leader for seeing the Israeli control, Lebanon’s state- has written and produced a
is circulating online highlights value in his candidacy. run National News Agency tribute to that calypso classic.
Today’s stories “deep concerns” regarding what
they say are ongoing issues
“I look forward to working
in the constituency and with
reported.
The attacks come days after a
Farrellism: The Bassman
Returns, released on YouTube
in capsule surrounding working conditions,
salaries and the professional and
the executive in dealing with
the issues and moving forward
US-brokered ceasefire agreement
between Israel and Hezbollah
and local radio stations on
November 15, is a catchy,
personal welfare of doctors. positively,” Dowlath told went into effect. There were no melodious tune with heavy
OPINION frontline work and running bass
There were over 1,300 Guardian Media yesterday after immediate reports of casualties.
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Game wardens, HSRT rescue 24 ‘hungry’ tortoises in Gasparillo

SASCHA WILSON mated that the animals were in captivity
Senior Reporter for about 15 years.
[email protected] He reminded the public that all turtles
in T&T were protected. He said a person
The Hunters’ Search and Rescue Team and needs to get a permit to keep them in cap-
game wardens rescued 24 “malnourished” tivity.
and “extremely hungry” tortoises in Gaspa- Failure to have a permit, the game war-
rillo yesterday. den said, carries a $5,000 fine, and the
The animals, which are protected spe- penalty for hunting a turtle is a $10,000
cies, were found in poor conditions in an fine.
enclosed area in the backyard of a resi- Urging the public against poaching the
dent’s property. They comprised 18 yel- tortoises, Seepersad said their numbers
low-footed and six red-footed tortoises. were dwindling and they could soon be-
Fourteen were male and ten were female. come extinct.
Game wardens from the Forestry Division and the Hunters’ Search and Rescue Team, led by
They were rescued by the Vallence Ramb- He said some people keep them as pets,
captain Vallence Rambharat, left, examine the 24 protected turtles that were rescued from a
harat-led Hunters’ Search and Rescue home in Gasparillo, yesterday. PHOTO BY RISHI RAGOONATH for religious beliefs or food.
Team and game wardens from the Forestry While the animals’ owner had not yet
Division. would visit the property in a “non-confron- “In terms of size and weight, they were been located, the game warden said inves-
Rambharat explained he received infor- tational” manner, and remove the animals really underweight. We noticed smaller tigations were ongoing.
mation that the owner of the tortoises left on the condition that no charges were laid. legs proportionate to their size and also The turtles were taken to the Serpen-
them in someone’s care, but the person no Rambharat, however, said they observed a deformity on their shell that leads us to tarium. However, Rambharat said the tor-
longer had the resources or time to care for that the animals were malnourished and conclude that there is some deficiency in toises seemed to be domesticated so he
them so he contacted his group. kept in unsanitary conditions with no food their diet,” he said. was uncertain as to whether or not they
He said the arrangement was that they and an insufficient water supply. Game Warden II Steve Seepersad esti- would be released into the wild.
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Public sector doctors start petition Three UNC MPs pledge to give
calling for more money, safe conditions salary increase to the people
Say ‘current 2015 salary is inadequate’ AKASH SAMAROO
Senior Reporter/Producer
[email protected]
“You cannot have over 85 per
cent of the population awaiting
increases and backpay for some,
RYAN BACHOO which was sent to the media, possibly for close to a decade,
Lead Editor - Newsgathering “The current 2015 salary is inad- While the majority of Opposition and these people have not gotten
[email protected] equate and does not reflect the MPs remain tight-lipped about monies,” he posited.
rate of inflation, cost of living, or their plans for the extra money Meanwhile, Cumuto/Manza-
The Northwest Doctors Associ- increased workload.” they are set to receive in their nilla MP Dr Rai Ragbir expressed
ation (NWDA) along with public They say this has led to growing monthly salaries, three of them similar sentiments. The medical
sector doctors from other regions frustration and discontent among have pledged to funnel those doctor by trade said his entire
are petitioning for better salaries doctors, with many choosing to funds into their constituencies. MP salary usually goes towards
and working conditions. migrate. They also pointed to the The United National Congress addressing the needs of his con-
A petition which is circulating COVID-19 pandemic and the work (UNC) rejected the recommen- stituents, who he said are some
online highlights “deep concerns” doctors would have done to guide dations of the Salaries Review of the poorest in the nation.
regarding what they say are ongo- the country through that period. Commission (SRC), but with the “My area of Cumuto/Manza-
ing issues surrounding salaries, They criticised the government Government’s acceptance, the nilla has a lot of indigent peo-
working conditions, and the pro- for only providing “a one-off pay- opposition members are set to ple, a lot of needy people. Just
fessional and personal welfare of ment, which does not even begin benefit whether they want to or this week a lady’s home burned
doctors. They say the last increase to cover the mental, emotional, not. down, and she has four children
was in 2015. and physical stress we endured.” The 120th SRC report recom- who lost everything. Who is
There were over 1,300 signa- One doctor wrote in the com- mends the salary of a Member of going to buy the books and uni-
tures up to late last evening. ments section of the petition on- Parliament go from $17,410 per form? One child is writing SEA, of
“As a fraternity, we work tire- line, “Despite our dedication and Dr Kevin Harris Northwest Doctors month to $22,695. Their back- course that is coming out of my
lessly to provide healthcare to citi- the sacrifices made, it has become Association president
pay could be in the region of pocket. There’s another person
zens, yet our voices have not been evident that our current salaries duties. They pointed to two exe- $145,000 each. who abandoned their children
heard, and our rights neglected,” do not reflect the extraordinary cutions which have occurred on Last Thursday, Prime Minister by a lady in my constituency and
part of the letter read. circumstances we have navigated. hospital premises this year while Dr Keith Rowley said that their she’s asking for a washing ma-
The association, which is a As professionals who have played the association added that contin- rejection of the improved pay chine to wash all the children’s
registered non-governmental or- a crucial role in managing the ued daily physical threats from package was merely for public clothes. That comes out of my
ganisation nearly a decade old global health crisis, it feels that patients and their families make spectacle as he alleged that pri- pocket.
that seeks the interests of doctors an adjustment to our compensa- it difficult to provide care in a safe vately they were pestering him “If you get an extra four or five
within the North West Regional tion is not only justified but nec- environment. to ascertain if the Cabinet would thousand it’s an opportunity to
Health Authority (NWRHA, is essary.” “The protective services have green-light the SRC’s proposal. assist people in need. I took an
seeking redress for a lack of salary The NWDA also raised the issue been granted a ‘hazard allowance’ But three Opposition MPs, al- oath on the Bible to help people,”
negotiations, “the ongoing crisis of MPATT, which has no constitu- and mental health assistance, yet beit from the so-called ‘dissident’ he said.
within the Medical Profession- tionally elected leadership since no such acknowledgement or group, said the extra funds will And Naparima MP Rodney
als Association of Trinidad and 2015. compensation has been extended go straight into their communi- Charles said even though he’s not
Tobago (MPATT)” and increased Doctors fear they have been to us,” the NWDA said. ties. a part of the inner circle again,
threats to life and safety in the without a representative body ca- Another comment read, “As Chaguanas West MP Dinesh he understands the UNC has not
workplace. pable of effectively advocating for an emergency room doctor in Rambally said after tax that will met to discuss an official party
In a brief conversation with their rights and interests. PoSGH (Port-of-Spain General work out to about $3,000 more. position on the issue. However,
Guardian Media yesterday, NWDA “This lack of leadership has Hospital) we constantly deal with “Already the majority of my he has a plan for his money.
president, Dr Kevin Harris, said, contributed to the stagnation of high safety risk patients, thereby salary goes into the constituency “I went to Naparima College,
“The petition comes as a result of meaningful discussions regard- putting our safety at risk. We so this will not be treated too dif- and I’ve always thought about
a request from our members as ing our working conditions and face verbal abuse on a daily basis ferently. It may be going towards introducing rowing as a sport
well doctors from other regions compensation. Numerous calls and death threats from aggres- pharmaceuticals; some people for secondary schools. So, I have
who have reached out to us to in- to the MPATT to have discussions sive members of the public. It reach out and they need tablets a thought for all the secondary
tercede in light of the lack of ad- with NWDA about enhanced rep- is time this is acknowledged and they cannot afford or hampers. schools in San Fernando. If there
equate representation for salary resentation and negotiations have we are appropriately financially Sometimes on the odd occasion can be an annual Intercol rowing
negotiations.” been completely ignored. Given compensated for working in such when someone shows up, I have competition from the San Fer-
He added, “In light of the lack their role as the de facto negotiat- dangerous conditions, and for the a kind of slush fund for books or nando Wharf, around Faralon
of an active union to represent ing body for doctors this is largely mental and physical strain that groceries or anything,” Rambally Rock, and back to the college,
doctors, many have turned to the unacceptable,” the letter added. develops as a consequence of it.” explained. as an annual thing, heavily sup-
NWDA as a vehicle for enquiring On a final point of concern, the Guardian Media reached out to Rambally told Guardian Media ported, that is something I think
about any potential salary negoti- NWDA said doctors have faced the Health Minister for a response this conduct from the govern- I’d be interested in,” Charles
ations.” escalating levels of violence and to the NWDA’s concerns but did ment reeks of hypocrisy. added.
The NWDA said in its letter, threats while performing their not receive one up to press time.

Roget bashes PNM supporters’ silence on PM taking pay hike

SASCHA WILSON Paria tragedy on February 25, 2022. Roget said the trade union and its
Senior Reporter Using expletives to describe Row- members will be hitting the streets
[email protected] ley as lazy, Roget accused him of fail- to show their disgust, and will not
ing to ensure citizens had a decent accept a four per cent increase for
Oilfield Workers Trade Union presi- standard of living. workers.
dent general Ancel Roget has taken “Having fall down the job you “If you allow them to get away with
supporters of the People’s National taking for yourself a hefty increase, that and get away with that, the sal-
Movement to task for what he called but those who work you send them ary increase, then not even crapaud
their hypocrisy. home and you now have their pen- smoke your pipe, tadpole will smoke
He accused them of failing to speak sion in jeopardy, their medical plan your pipe, anything that could smoke
out against Prime Minister Dr Keith in jeopardy. You flying out to get the your pipe will smoke your pipe.”
Rowley’s decision to accept a hefty best medical attention.” On Friday scores of angry work-
pay increase which was recom- The union leader also lashed out ers led by the OWTU protested the
mended by the Salaries Review Com- at supporters of the ruling PNM Gov- Prime Minister’s decision to accept
mission for Parliamentarians and ernment. He said if any other prime the recommendation for the salary
other top officials. Roget was speak- minister had told citizens to tighten hike for himself and other top offi-
ing at the Pointe-a-Pierre Rounda- their belts and had accepted the pay cials. The protest took place outside
bout on November 30, following a hike, “this place would have been the Diplomatic Centre, the Prime
march to mark the sixth anniversary upside down.” Minister’s official residence. President general of the Oilfield Workers Trade Union (OWTU)
of Petrotrin’s closure. “But such is the hypocrisy of peo- On December 7, JTUM is expected Ancel Roget leads union members, former Petrotrin workers, and
Members of the union also said a ple. Such is the racial divide of the to lead a march outside Whitehall in concerned citizens in a march from Tropical Plaza to the Pointe-a-
one-minute prayer in silence for the people that they refuse to call a another protest against the salary Pierre roundabout to commemorate the 6th Anniversary of the
four divers who were killed in the spade of spade,” he claimed. hike. closure of Petrotrin, on Saturday. PHOTO BY RISHI RAGOONATH
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D-Day for the PNM as major screening gets underway Confrontation

Laventille West, Tunapuna execs near Woodford
Square led to
not supporting nominees COTT election
GAIL ALEXANDER withdrew his nomination last Wednesday
Senior Political Reporter and informed the executive of that at a
meeting.
postponement
The PNM’s Laventille West constituency ex- The nominees for the area are now Mar- DEREK ACHONG
ecutive is not supporting the two nominees celle and Jessamy, who will be screened. But Senior Reporter
who will go before the party’s screening neither is being recommended by the execu- [email protected]
committee today, after the exit of incum- tive, party sources revealed.
bent Fitzgerald Hinds. Hinds, who will be paying close attention The 34th annual meeting of the Cop-
Prospective candidates for 15 PNM-held to the process from a distance, yesterday yright Music Organisation of T&T
constituencies will be screened this evening. said that at no point did he indicate he was (COTT) had to be postponed on
Laventille West will be the first area “appearing before” the screening commit- Thursday due to an alleged distur-
screened. tee as a nominee, but reaffirmed he was bance from members of a rival or-
And while most of the other areas are rec- looking forward to that process and its out- Port-of-Spain alderman Tunapuna MP ganisation.
ommending their incumbent MPs, two con- comes. Kareem Marcelle Esmond Forde The incident was revealed by COTT
stituencies have nominees including their Apart from Laventille West, the constit- in a press release issued on Saturday.
MPs—but their respective executives are not uency executives for Toco/Sangre Grande Also nominated is one-time MP Alicia Hos- The release stated that the meeting,
making any recommendations either. and Tunapuna have not made any recom- pedales. at which members of the organisa-
Supporters from the various constituen- mendations regarding nominees. St Ann’s East’s executive is recommending tion were expected to vote on a new
cies are expected to flood Balisier House PNM sources revealed this yesterday. MP Dr Nyan Gadsby-Dolly. The other nomi- Board of Directors, was scheduled for
with “PNM-red” backing respective nomi- Toco/Sangre Grande’s nominees are in- nee for the area is human resources/telecom 5 pm at the National Library and In-
nees. cumbent MP Roger Monroe and attorney professional Lyndon Lara. formation System Authority (NALIS)
The screening team led by PNM politi- Sade McSween-Bernard. Other PNM incumbents who are unop- headquarters in Port-of-Spain.
cal leader Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley Tunapuna’s nominees are current MP Es- posed and recommended by executives are The release said, “The decision to
includes deputy leaders Dr Nyan Gadsby– mond Forde, TTPost chairman Dr Michael D’Abadie/O’Meara MP Lisa Morris-Julien, adjourn the meeting was taken by
Dolly, Rohan Sinanan, Colm Imbert and To- Seales and Airport Authority’s Don Isaac. Lopinot/Bon Air West’s Marvin Gonzales, the chairperson, after COTT’s CEO
bago Council leader Ancil Dennis as well as La Brea’s executive is recommending Si- Arima’s Pennelope Beckles, San Fernando requested to leave the meeting out
party chairman Stuart Young, general sec- paria alderman Christopher Encinas who West’s Faris Al-Rawi, Laventille East MP of an abundance of caution and with
retary Foster Cummings, operations officer got 17 votes when the executive met re- Adrian Leonce, Point Fortin’s Kennedy Rich- the utmost concern for the safety and
Irene Hinds and elections officer Indar Par- cently. Incumbent MP Stephen McClashie ards Jr, St Joseph’s Terrence Deyalsingh and well-being of members and employ-
asram. The Prime Minister returned to the received two. Encinas, McClashie and Ves- La Horquetta/Talparo MP Foster Cummings. ees present.”
country from Barbados last evening. signy Brighton councillor Jillon Lewis will all After today’s screening, the PNM will It said that several members had
The screening will be done in six batches be screened. in 2025 finalise the nominees for the final expressed their disagreement with
from 5 pm to 7.30 pm. seven PNM-held constituencies: Diego Mar- the COTT Board of Directors Guide-
All nominees will be screened, whether Some incumbents supported, tin West, Diego Martin North East and Diego lines that were circulated to mem-
recommended or not, and the final decision unopposed Martin Central (held by Rowley, Imbert and bers 21 days before the meeting.
is up to the PNM’s screening committee to Symon de Nobriga), Port-of-Spain North and Stating that the organisation, which
choose someone or send the constituency Meanwhile, among MPs who are facing South (held by Young and Keith Scotland) collects royalties on behalf of com-
members back to seek more nominees. opponents for candidacy, San Fernando and the two Tobago constituencies (held posers, publishers and performers
Almost two weeks ago, the Laventille East’s executive is recommending incum- by Ayanna Webster-Roy and Shamfa Cud- through its licensing process, is dedi-
West executive agreed to recommend Hinds bent MP Brian Manning. Also nominated is joe-Lewis). cated to conducting a just and trans-
among other nominees including attorney Cocoyea Tarouba councillor Teresa Lynch. The PNM has already selected 19 candi- parent annual meeting and election
and Port-of-Spain Corporation alderman Arouca/Maloney’s executive last Thurs- dates for UNC-held constituencies. Most process, the release said that a date,
Kareem Marcelle and Dr Kadelle Jessamy. day agreed to recommend incumbent MP have been walking in their areas and meet- time and location for a new meeting
But following family discussions, Hinds Camille Robinson-Regis, it’s confirmed. ing residents. will be provided to members.
In a detailed statement provided

Dowlath edges out Jayanti to contest to Guardian Media, incumbent COTT

president Curtis Jordan revealed de-
tails of what transpired.
San Fernando West seat for UNC
Former Naparima College principal Dr Mi-
He claimed that there was a ver-
bal confrontation with a group of
dissenting members near Woodford
chael Dowlath, who was chosen by the UNC Square before members entered the
to contest the San Fernando West seat, is meeting.
thanking the party’s political leader for see- Jordan claimed that the group en-
ing the value in his candidacy. tered the meeting and attempted to
“I look forward to working in the con- disrupt the proceedings while de-
stituency and with the executive in dealing manding changes to the established
with the issues and moving forward posi- election rules and guidelines.
tively,” Dowlath told Guardian Media yes- “The situation became extremely
terday after his name was announced as a hostile, with our members, directors,
candidate for the general elections in 2025. and staff being threatened and sub-
San Fernando West is held by Faris Al- jected to verbal abuse,” Jordan said.
Rawi. Dowlat was announced by the UNC Dr Michael Dowlath buttons his
jacket before heading inside the “In COTT’s history, we have never
after the party kicked off its screening on UNC headquarters to face the UNC witnessed such disruptive behaviour
Friday. Party leader Kamla Persad-Bisses- screening committee on Friday. at an AGM. It was shocking for all reg-
sar also announced that incumbent MPs for PHOTO BY SHASTRI BOODAN ular attendees,” he added.
Barataria/San Juan and Chaguanas East— “This election will take place
Saddam Hosein and Vandana Mohit—were not upset after missing out on being se- didacy. In Barataria/San Juan, Hosein—who within 21 days, and the organisation
again selected to contest those seats. lected. won in 2020—will be fighting the PNM’s Dr will implement proactive measures
Persad-Bissessar said Dowlath, Hosein “Regardless of whether I’m chosen for Muhammed Ibrahim (Senate vice presi- to prevent any similar incidents,” he
and Mohit were chosen for what she de- San Fernando West, another seat or none at dent). added.
scribed as three “so-called marginal seats.” all, I remain committed to working with the For Chaguanas East, Mohit will go up Although Jordan identified a for-
“We’ll continue to screen in due course,” UNC to rescue this country from the current against the PNM’s Richie Sookhai (Minister mer senior COTT official and a senior
Persad-Bissessar added. mess it has found itself in as a result of poor in the Ministry of Works). official at a rival organisation as being
Dowlath was chosen over other nominees governance under the PNM. I’ll work with Meanwhile, political analyst Dr Shane the instigators of the disruption, their
for San Fernando West including Senator any candidate selected,” she said. Mohammed rubbished rumours that he had identities and that of the organisation
Jayanti Lutchmedial-Ramdial and UNC’s The PNM’s Al-Rawi, who Dowlath may “submitted a UNC nomination.” Moham- were withheld as this newspaper was
Marabella West councillor John Alibocus, battle for the seat, is being screened by the med said, “I have not volunteered a nom- unable to contact them to respond
also called Makamillion. PNM this evening. Up to yesterday, Al-Rawi ination to any political party. If any party to the serious allegations, up to late
Yesterday, Lutchmedial-Ramdial, who was unopposed and supported by PNM’s wishes me to be part of their team, they yesterday.
also sought nomination for Naparima, was San Fernando West executive for the can- know how to find me.” GAIL ALEXANDER
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Children murdered with mothers Part II
More women seek protection orders nationwide outrage over the
Yesterday, Guardian gruesome nature of the crime
Media’s Investigations Desk and what could have been done
highlighted the increasing to prevent it in the first place.
trends of domestic violence But with her sister and niece
cases and sexual violence now dead and the man accused
cases against children. of their murders awaiting trial,
While some perpetrators Rajaram and the surviving family
have been arrested there is a continue to live out their lives one
low prosecution rate even as day at a time, hoping for healing
more women seek protection they doubt will ever come.
orders from the court. Speaking with Guardian Media
For the families left behind, at her home, which is within walk-
it takes years to get justice ing distance from the scene of her
and life can never be normal sister and niece’s murder, Raja-
again. ram said time has not dulled the
pain of her loss.
GUARDIAN MEDIA Recalling her last interaction
INVESTIGATIONS DESK with Ramsaroop, the night before
her murder, Rajaram said they
Long wait for justice shared a casual conversation with
her sister being in unusually high
On July 21, 2011, Selvon Reyes’
spirits.
two young sons and estranged
“We were just joking around
wife Vonetta Haynes-Reyes were
and making plans for a trip to
brutally murdered at their Plum-
FunSplash Waterpark.
bago Avenue, La Horquetta home.
“I was unsure if I would be
The killings sparked outrage on
going, but she was in such a good
social media, rocked the peaceful
mood, she kept insisting.
community and brought Reyes to
“She said something to me that
his knees.
I never forgot, ‘You have to live
Thirteen years after the mur-
life because you don’t know when
ders, Reyes, 49, continues to ask
is your time’.”
what his sons—eight-year-old At one point, he had to seek
According to Rajaram, her sis-
Malik and Makasi, five, had done help from two psychiatrists.
ter’s carefree frame of mind in
to deserve such horrible deaths. He lived on medication.
their last conversation was in
“That is the hurtful part about “I started to hear things. I
stark contrast to the fear and un-
it. Why the kids?” started to sit down on the corner
ease often characteristic of her
Still trying to come to terms (of the road) and talk to myself. I
behaviour.
with the loss more than a decade kept hearing my sons talking to
Today, almost two months after
later, Reyes said he has asked God me.”
the murders of her sister and
to forgive the killer. Reyes still suffers from depres-
niece, their last conversation re-
The necks of Malik and Makasi sion.
mains as clear as ever, but so does
were slit while their 31-year-old For Reyes, the wheels of justice
Selvon Reyes speaks during an the grief she feels.
mother died as a result of a stab have been moving too slowly.
interview on Tuesday about the Rajaram said while she contin-
wound to the neck. “I am just praying for jus-
murders of his sons and estranged Selvon Reyes with his two sons ues to function in her daily life as
Haynes-Reyes’ car, which was tice because those in authority
wife in 2011. Malik and Makasi Reyes in happier a small business owner, wife and
reported missing on the day of the PHOTO BY KEJAN HAYNES times. don’t know the pain yuh does go
mother of two daughters, healing
murders, was located in Carapo a through when you lose someone
is still a distant thought and fears
few days later. you love. Unless something like
that she may never recover fully
Based on the pattern of blood that doh fall in their garden, they
from the loss.
on the bedroom floor, Reyes was would not understand. I am still
As the older sister, Rajaram said
told by investigators that Malik suffering to this day.”
she and her 14-year-old daughter
fought with the killer before los-
often acted as babysitters for little
ing his life. Ramsaroop’s pain Jada while her mother worked or
“I can’t imagine what he went What Tara Ramsaroop consid- ran errands.
through,” Reyes said, as he tried ered to be a good day was simply During this time, their bond
hard to hold back his tears. one where she was not beaten or grew stronger, as the loss has
He said Makasi was asleep when abused. been particularly devastating for
his throat was slashed. Ramsaroop was so grateful for both Rajaram and her daughter.
Days after the killings, the po- these days that she often shared “Jada used to be here maybe
lice arrested and charged 23-year- them with her older sister Jas- four or five days for the week with
old Ancil Richards, the mother’s sodra Rajaram, with whom she us.
neighbour, with the murders. shared a close bond and confided “She was just about to start talk-
Malik and Makasi were Reyes’ in the problems she faced with a ing and to this day I still feel like I
pride and joy. close male relative. see her walking around the house.
He shared an unbreakable bond Ramsaroop, 34, known to rela- “My older daughter bundles up
with his sons. tives as Geeta and her one-year-
An emotional Jassodra Rajaram weeps while watching a picture of her sister everything but I know that she re-
“They were my everything. I old daughter Jada Motilal had
Tara “Geeta” Ramsaroop, during an interview with Guardian Media, last ally feels for the loss of Jada, one
still can’t believe they are gone.” been found chopped to death at a
week. PHOTO BY RISHI RAGOONATH day she just let it all out and said
To this day, Reyes still grieves. relative’s Location Road, Barrack- that she can’t do without her.”
Reyes was at his San Juan work- bawl for my kids. My whole in- ging to spend the night with him. pore, home on October 9. The first few weeks follow-
place when a friend called him to side started to feel hollow. I kept Reyes believed if he had allowed Ramsaroop’s turbulent rela- ing the murders of mother and
say that his sons and their mother saying that could never happen to his sons to stay at his home after tionship with Rishi Motilal, 29, daughter continued to take a toll
were murdered. me.” picking them up at the babysitter, who was eventually arrested and on the family.
“I took it for a joke,” Reyes re- Although Reyes had been sep- they might have been alive today. charged with their murders, was Tears were shed and emotions
called. arated from Haynes-Reyes for “It’s like I blame myself still for allegedly marked with numerous ran high as grief turned to anger
Minutes later, Reyes said a fam- years, his sons visited his Oro- this ... for not listening to them,” complaints to relatives and police towards the suspect.
ily member informed him of the pune home regularly. he said. reports before their murders.
bad news. The day before the murders, The murders, Reyes said, began The violent deaths of both
“Then it hit me...I started to Reyes remembered his boys beg- to affect his mental health. mother and daughter prompted Continues on page 11
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Family pleads for aid as son

battles possible tumour
RADHICA DE SILVA
Senior Multimedia Reporter
[email protected]

Seven-year-old Stephon Boodoo has never

set foot inside a classroom. While other
children his age run, play, and learn, Boo-
doo cannot speak clearly or move freely. A missed the dates. I still don’t know what’s
growing lump on his head, suspected to be causing it,” she admitted.
a tumour, casts a shadow over his already But the family’s struggles extend far be-
challenging life. yond Boodoo’s physical ailments. Their
Living in a rusted galvanized, and ply- home is falling apart and has become a
wood house on Thomas Ross Road, Sisters hazard for the children.
Road, New Grant, his parents—Shazara Mo- “When it rains, we get wet. We have to
hammed, a housewife, and Sheldon Ryan shift from corner to corner on the bed, but This is the one room plywood house where Shazara Mohammed and her husband Sheldon
Boodoo, a labourer—struggle to care for everything gets drenched,” she said. Boodoo raise their four children, all between the ages of 2 and 8. PHOTO BY KRISTIAN DE SILVA
their four children, aged two, four, seven, This was evidenced when the rain began
and eight. They share the ramshackle struc- falling during the interview. Water gushed Shazara Mohammed hugs
ture with Stephon’s grandmother, Shaffina through the holes in the roof, filling a bar- her two sons Shiva Boodoo,
Mohammed. rel placed underneath. Surface water from aged two and Stephon
Speaking to Guardian Media, Moham- the road flowed down the track, gushing Boodoo, aged 7 at their
med said life has been difficult as Stephon under a shed near the plywood shack, Thomas Ross Road, Sisters
is not in school, cannot speak fluently, and which was precariously perched without Road, New Grant home.
is still not potty-trained. proper steps. Mice scurried in the house,
“He is not normal, not like my other hiding beneath clothing.
children. Sometimes when he hears a To get inside, Mohammed and her chil-
loud noise, he falls to the ground and dren have to walk on loose bricks, often
shakes up his body,” Mohammed ex- falling and injuring themselves, as the rot-
plained. She said, “He can’t say when he ted platform offers no support.
wants to use the toilet. If I take off his pam- Mohammed said they started rebuilding
pers, he will soil himself.” a house next door using donated funds,
Mohammed admitted she has not had a but the project has stalled, and the house
proper medical assessment for her son. remains incomplete. They continue to live
“Sometimes he just stands up and cries behind the galvanized gates leading to the
for no reason. I think his head or back must shack, which hides the squalor. She said
be hurting. When he eats, he bawls for no they desperately prayed for help to finish
reason. Other times, he watches himself the house so that Stephon and his siblings
and laughs hard, and we all laugh along be- could one day find comfort.
cause it’s all we can do,” she said with eyes “We need a door, glass for the windows, to please help us finish our little place so pealed for help to complete the house.
downcast. and a proper toilet,” Mohammed said. Cur- we can move out of here because it is so Chairman of the Princes Town Regional
Mohammed said the lump on Stephon’s rently, the children defecate in a bucket dangerous for our little ones,” Mohammed Corporation, Gowrie Roopnarine, who has
head could be a tumour, but she hasn’t re- placed under a toilet seat, as they cannot revealed. been assisting the family with hampers,
ceived a clear diagnosis. always walk through the bushy track to She said she also wanted medical help called on the Ministry of Social Develop-
“We joined the San Fernando General reach the outhouse. for Stephon, as well as, an opportunity to ment to intervene and provide a disability
Hospital clinic, and they gave me dates for “People may be surprised, but we can- send him to a special needs school. grant for Stephon. Princes Town MP Barry
a scan, but we had no money to go, so I not do any better. I’m begging someone “I want to know what’s wrong so I Padarath also said he would speak to Min-
can give him a chance at life, just like my ister of Social Development Donna Cox to
Shazara Mohammed and her mother other three children. I want him to go to assist the child and the family.
Shaffina Mohammed help Stephon school,” she said. Anyone wanting to assist the family can
Boodoo as he scrambles up these Her mother, Shaffina, said Mohammed call 366-5430 or 339-0179. Donations can
bricks to get into their plywood and and her family were renting in Penal, but be made to Shaffina Mohammed, First Cit-
galvanized home in New Grant. when Shaffina got sick, she asked her izens Bank, High Street Princes Town, Ac-
daughter to return home. She also ap- count # 1409909.

Shazara Mohammed
takes care of her sons
Shiva and Stephon.
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Vehicles parked along Charlotte

Street, Port-of-Spain, yesterday.
PHOTO BY KERWIN PIERRE
Man knocked down, dragged
while crossing highway
RHONDOR DOWLAT drove over him drag-
Senior Reporter ging his body several
[email protected] feet away.
Speaking with
Minutes after visiting his daughter at her Guardian Media, Bal-
Warrenville home, a Felicity father was ly’s estranged wife,
knocked down while crossing the Uriah Vanessa said their

Business owners: Butler Highway.

Police said Lutawn Bally’s body was
dragged by passing vehicles.
daughter was taking
her father’s death,
hard.

Wreckers scaring Christmas Officers said Bally, 50, who lived with
his mother at Charran Street, Felicity,
was visiting his 12-year-old daughter at
“Every evening
he would come and
Accident victim
look for his daughter Lutawn Bally

shoppers away from PoS the Warrenville home she shared with her
mother, his estranged wife.
Bally had dropped off a meal for the
and last evening was
no different, but she
is real taking his death hard. She is blam-
JOSHUA SEEMUNGAL capital city were too limited. He said during child and spent time with her. ing herself,” Vanessa said.
Senior Reporter the week, shoppers put off by paid parking However, after he left he crossed the Vanessa said she would like assistance
[email protected] prices scramble for parking spots. highway to make his way back home. in preparing for the funeral as she does
“There are sometimes you come down in But while attempting to cross the north- not have the financial means to do so at
Several small business owners in the capital town as one man come out, someone trying bound lane around 9 pm in the vicinity the moment.
are calling on the Port-of-Spain City Corpo- to fit in and when a person tries to fit, a next of Marchin Road, Bally was struck by an Anyone willing to assist can contact Va-
ration to offer shoppers alternative parking person trying to fit at the same time. So no… oncoming vehicle. nessa at 746-1382.
arrangements during the Christmas season. and especially the car parks, some people Police believe the impact was fatal and Authorities are investigating the cir-
They said the resumption of wrecking don’t want to take the carparks because they Bally was not alive when other vehicles cumstances of the accident.
downtown last week is scaring potential are way too expensive,” he said.
customers away.
Keeda Mohammed, the owner of Soho
Village, a small clothing store on Frederick
The owner of Center Stage store, who pre-
ferred not to give her name, said wrecking
has been a clear deterrent for shoppers. She
Fire leaves Barrackpore family
Street, complained that the parking arrange-
ments favour those with money.
believed it was unacceptable for wrecking to
return during the Christmas season.
facing 2nd tragedy in 8 years
“Boy, hear what is going on in town right “Especially this month, now it’s going to SASCHA WILSON causing the scene, they showed them the
now. The wreckers moving like hyenas. They be the busiest time after we suffered the Senior Reporter smoke upstairs and they had to evacuate
are only picking up people’s thing and going whole year and now they are going to start [email protected] from there.”
and, at the end of the day, it is poor people wrecking. So, problems. People will not In less than 20 minutes, their entire
shopping in town. want to come into town because they can’t While many people are preparing for two-storey, three-bedroom home was de-
“I could remember years ago, you coulda find a park,” she said. Christmas, a Barrackpore family has been stroyed, along with his tools, a truck and
park anywhere and still come back and meet However, one store manager, Jonah Paul left homeless for the holidays after a fire a van.
your car, if you park in town now, you have of Tech Access Limited, thought there was on Saturday. Estimating their losses to be over $1 mil-
to be peeping because people are always sufficient parking. For 33-year-old Alex Ali and his family, lion, Ali said they were now staying with
peeping at your car,” he complained. “Yeah, I think with the help of the park- this is the second major tragedy they have relatives. He said their future is uncertain.
Romel Martin, the online sales associate ades in the area, I think it should be suffi- faced in eight years. In 2016 his mother He said while they were practising Mus-
of clothing store 212 Location on Frederick cient,” he said. was murdered at their home at Papourie lims, the family had been preparing to
Street, agreed that parking options in the Wrecking in the capital initially re- Road, Lower Barrackpore. paint the house for Christmas.
sumed last June, but it stopped after On Saturday, Ali was not at home. He He is baffled as to what caused the fire.
the City Corporation’s wreckers re- learnt that shortly before 2 pm, his sister “But, the current (electricity) line is the
quired repairs. Allison, 31, her two-year-old son, and their main contributor to damaging the van.
Port-of-Spain Mayor Chinua Alleyne 73-year-old Shaffiram Rambarran were in- When the fire took place, the live current
announced the return of wrecking side when they were alerted that the house line fell on the van and burned it.”
during the City Corporation’s monthly was on fire. In February 2016, his mother, Angelene
meeting last week. He said, “An ambulance and some peo- Ali, 56, was killed during a robbery at her
Last week, Guardian Media observed ple were in front. My aunt and my sister home. A man who lived in the community
more than a dozen vehicles being and my nephew were inside and the am- has since been charged with her murder.
towed. The release fine is $500. bulance started to blow the horn. My aunt Anyone willing to assist the family can con-
and my sister came out to see what was tact Ali at 334-1156.
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IACHR calls for immediate action
From page 7

But even before the murders,

Rajaram said her nephew—Ramsa-
roop’s seven-year-old son—began
showing signs of trauma from see-
ing his mother abused.
“He would wake up either 1 am
or 2 am and run to the front door higher standards of accountability
to turn the latch on the door, re- as she recalled instances where re-
peating, ‘Daddy coming, we have ports were made with little more
to run!’ and this was a nightmare than a receipt to show for it.
he had. After one particularly difficult pe-
“The abuse around him was riod of reporting the abuse to the
traumatising him and she would police with little results, Rajaram Dr Katija Khan, interim president of
have to hug him and wake him up. claimed her sister was frustrated Coalition Against Domestic Violence
“She tried to not let them see over the lack of response. The report stated that from Jan-
what she’s going through, but it “She said, ‘Annie I just fed up. uary 2021 to June 2022 CADV pro-
was too much to hide.” I don’t know what to do again for vided over 512 free counselling and
The boy who now lives with the these police to lock him up.’ “These measures should incor- CADV continues to advocate for 32 legal consultations for 147 new
mother of the accused is receiving “I said ‘Geeta the day something porate a gender and intersectional support for battered women clients.
psycho-social support. happens to you, that’s when you’ll approach, ensure the effective pro- Interim president of the Coa- Each year, CADV gets funding
And while this assistance is see all the police,’ and so said, so tection of survivors and promote lition Against Domestic Violence from sponsors to help hundreds of
needed to treat any long-term done.” the transformation of socio-cul- (CADV) Dr Katija Khan described women.
trauma, Rajaram said families However, ACP South-Central tural patterns that normalise gen- the TTPS’ domestic violence figures Khan said most of the women
should rally together to teach Wayne Mystar referred to the pro- der-based violence against women. as alarming. who sought counselling, legal ad-
children, especially boys the im- tection order granted for Ramsa- It called on the State to guaran- “I think any figure that shows vice and treatment at CADV are in
portance of respecting girls and roop’s safety and reminded victims tee that all women have access to us the scope and the size of the their 30s, employed and educated.
women. to avoid interacting with their abus- effective protection measures and problem we have in our country “At least 85 per cent of them have
ers for their own safety. judicial guarantees to prevent vio- is alarming and should continue to one child.”
More seeking protection orders “We cannot have persons who lence from escalating to femicide. It alarm us,” she told Guardian Media She said these acts of vio-
Data obtained from the Judiciary have protection orders to protect also called on compliance with ob- last week. lence against women and children
earlier this year reported that the them, (and) they are operating in a ligations to investigate and punish The most disturbing crimes, she have to do with “power and con-
total number of protection orders manner that will leave themselves violence, sending a clear message said, were sexual offences commit- trol.”
from Family, Children and District in harm’s way,” Mystar told one of zero tolerance. ted against children. Intimidation, isolation, economic
Courts had increased from 2,111 in daily newspaper. “In particular, the IACHR urges She said in many cases, the vic- abuse and exploitation are also fac-
2022 to 2,785 in 2023. And while Rajaram agreed that the State of Trinidad and Tobago to tims know the perpetrators, stating tors.
The data also showed that be- her sister should have kept away take concrete measures to ensure that there is an epidemic of vio- “It also has to do with minimis-
tween January to August this year, from the accused for her own that any victim or potential victim lence against women and girls in ing blame and not taking responsi-
2,270 protection orders were al- safety, at this point there is nothing of gender-based violence has access T&T. bility or gaslighting women. It’s not
ready granted. more that can be done. to timely and effective protection “These people should be play- about love and loss.”
An interim protection order was Alarmed by the data, the In- measures, which integrate differen- ing a role in protecting them. But As an academic and psychologist,
issued for Ramsaroop on April 24. ter-American Commission on tiated approaches to gender and in- instead they are causing harm and Khan said protection orders have
However, High Court Judge Human Rights (IACHR), an autono- tersectionality; it must also ensure trauma that they have to live with become a contentious and signifi-
Justice Frank Seepersad in an in- mous organ of the Organization of its proper implementation through for years.” cant issue.
terview with Guardian Media in American States, has expressed its monitoring, supervision, and ac- Khan described domestic vi- “While it is good that we have
October, noted that sufficient concern over the situation of gen- countability mechanisms. In addi- olence as a scourge that wreaks those provisions... they don’t have
resources must be allocated to der-based violence against women tion, it urges the State to conduct havoc on households, communities the intended effect when the infra-
shelters and homes for victims of in Trinidad and Tobago. The IACHR diligent investigations that lead to and societies. structure is not there to support
abuse. He said having a protection called on the State to adopt urgent the identification and punishment In the CADV’s 2021/2022 report, enforcement.”
order may not be enough to pre- measures to prevent and eradicate of those responsible, in addition to it said 34 people were killed in 2021 On December 9, CADV will part-
vent further attacks. gender-based violence, particularly ensuring victims’ access to compre- as a result of family violence. ner with the Caribbean Association
In her experience, Rajaram said in the family and intimate partner hensive care services and repara- Of that number, 14 were as a re- for Feminist Research and Action to
first responders must be held to context. tion,” the November 7 release said. sult of intimate partner violence. discuss this matter in detail.

Relative says father of Paria diver died with ‘heavy sadness’

‘He was never the same since Rishi’s death’
SASCHA WILSON death and became a man of “few which they were performing
Senior Reporter words.” At times, he said, Nagas- maintenance work at Paria’s
[email protected] sar would forget that Rishi died Pointe-a-Pierre facility on Febru-
and would ask for him (Rishi) by ary 25, 2022. Boodram was the
Eighty-four-year-old Siew Nagas- his nickname Bredda. lone survivor. Officials of Paria
sar had 17 children and lived a full “He always asked the circum- Fuel Trading Company and LMCS
life. But for the last two years, he stances of how my brother Rishi have since pleaded not guilty to
carried a heavy sadness. died. 15 charges under the Occupa-
“Ever since the 22nd of Febru- “My brother lived there in- tional Safety and Health (OSH)
ary 2022, he was struck with that side that pipe for eight days and Act, relating to the incident, and
death of my brother and he was they had ample time to rescue the families are pursuing legal
never the same since that day,” my brother Rishi and the other action.
lamented his son, Rajesh Beharry divers. Christopher (Boodram) Nagassar, a grandfather and
during his funeral service at Lady was lucky enough with prayers great-grandfather, died two Sun-
Hailes Avenue, in San Fernando he came out alive and he did say days ago after ailing for some
yesterday. those boys are alive inside there, time. He was a former fisher- Rajesh Beharry, left, places flowers at the feet of his father, Siew Nagassar,
Beharry was referring to the go back for them.” man and was well-known in the during the funeral service held at Lady Hails Avenue in San Fernando,
death of his brother Rishi Nagas- Rishi was among five LMCS di- community. His daughter Susan yesterday. Also in the photo are Siew Nagassar’s wife, Zoolina Subhan, centre,
sar, who was one of four divers vers, including Boodram, Fyzal Moonesar recalled her father tak- and their daughter, Crystal, at right. PHOTO BY RISHI RAGOONATH
who died in the Paria tragedy. Kurban, Yusuf Henry and Kazim ing them to sell fish and recalled Beharry described him as an hon- sar was cremated at the Shore of
Beharry said his father was Ali Jr who were sucked into the how he loved to sing and dance. ourable man. Peace in South Oropouche under
never the same after his brother’s 30-inch diameter pipeline on Nagasar’s son-in-law Vishnu Following the service, Nagas- Hindu rites.
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Royal Stars Pan Symphony performs War by
Defosto during the National Single Pan Band
Preliminaries at Harmonites Panyard, Morvant
Junction. PHOTO BY ANISTO ALVES

opinion
Established 1917

Emergency responses
needed to counter violence
against women and girls
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service reports on gender-
based violence are horrifying in their graphic detail about the
incidence and nature of violence and its prevalence against
women and girls. What the reports from the Special Victims
Department and the Child Protection Unit of the TTPS do is blow
up a picture of the extent of the hate held by too many men and
how they act out their devilish ways against females.

I Secret societies’ impact

What is even more incomprehensible is that in many instances n the book, The Forbidden
the women who come under the inhumane violence are those Knowledge of Secret Society, it
who the men, at one point, professed commitment to, devoted is written: “There are tales of

on religion
secret societies through history.
love for and vowed to protect their partners whether in front of
According to popular belief, it is be-
a marriage officer or common law relationships. cause those meetings in secret were
The statistics, in brief, indicate that the police received 14,296 men of “renown” or “standing” and
reports of violence involving intimate partners and 4,667 reports were plotting to change civilisation.
of women and girls being the victims of sexual violence over the
period 2018-2022.
“Almost in every instance these
secret societies are playing a reli-
Vijay Maharaj
The details of the violence get even more devilish. The Child gious role—contacting God or the Secretary General
Protection Unit of the TTPS reports 10,311 sexual offences, gods in ways that the state religion Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha
physical abandonment, neglect and mistreatment of children cannot or will not … It is a stark fact
that religious beliefs are excellent
under the age of 16 years. In addition, there were 5,026 reports
ways of drawing in members. Swayamsevak Sangh, which when isation by Christian missionaries.
of sexual violence reported during the period January 2022 to “As with most religions, the mem- translated means National Volun- Rattan Sharda in his book recalls a
October 2O24. There are other stats just as frightening. The bers of secret societies are chosen teer Corps. This organisation has particular incident and writes, “In
gender experts refer to the form of violent treatment listed ones, members of the few, without often been referred to as the RSS in Tamil Nadu, swayamsevaks (volun-
above as misogyny—the dictionary definition of the term casts it knowing the real meaning of the India, a Hindu secret society. The teers) celebrated Raksha Bandhan
as “hatred of women”. phrase, it is easier to pass through RSS was founded in 1925 and has festival in a Christian school. The
The first point to be made here is the expectation that the the eye of a needle than to enter the a membership of over one million principal was herself, present for
police service has been engaged in a systematic and professional kingdom of God. volunteers who are called “pra- it and said emotionally, ‘I too am
analysis of the data collected to find trends, ways and means “In secret societies, the new re- chaarak”. a Hindu—a Christian Hindu.’ Chris-
cruits are told to leave the world be- Over the years, however, the tian scholars have been called to be
to gain police intelligence to detect and prosecute offenders. It
hind, including family and friends, Western and Christian media part of some RSS festivals and pro-
cannot be that the data gathered and the reports prepared are who are called distractions or are of have attempted to demonise this grammes in Kerala.”
merely for display. the world of the devil. The initiates religious social organisation by Over the centuries, insidious at-
So, too, the analysis of the data must provide information and are then given as a replacement to dubbing it a secret society. Rattan tempts were made to convert the
warnings to women in particular and the general public to detect the new family of the church or so- Sharda has written a book titled, Hindus. In Trinidad itself, the Hindu
personality traits and trends in men and what can be reasonably ciety. “Secrets of RSS, Demystifying the had to pay the price of conversion
expected of them in terms of their behaviours in relationships. “Christianity had secret signs, Sangh”, in which he explains the for education before the Sanatan
The analysis of the data of overall behaviours must inform the secret handshakes, special myths, role and open activities of this or- Dharma Maha Sabha was permitted
relevant agencies, professional associations, government social and rituals, just as any secret or- ganisation in protecting Hinduism to establish its own schools in 1952.
ganisation. Christianity ruled the in India and bringing social relief In his book titled Origins and
services and the like, to provide answers to critical questions
majority of the globe and was then to poor families across the subcon- Development of Racial Ideology in
surrounding this extreme of male violence against women. fighting against other underground tinent. Trinidad, Dennison Moore writes,
Among the questions to be asked and answered by the research streams, which retained the myster- In far-flung Indian states, the “The most vigorous attacks on
are the origins of the deep male hate against women that is ies of ancient myth.” population is not only far from the Hinduism were mounted by the
manifesting itself in the data cited above and the reality of today. The Illuminati are seen by many centre, New Delhi, but they live missionaries of the Presbyterian
There have also been claims that there are men, insecure and as a hidden league of gentlemen simple lives with basic needs. Chris- Church of Canada, whose schools
“toting” a sense of inferiority when compared to their female and are believed to be at the heart tian missionaries have found fertile were heavily supported by the Gov-
partners, the women being high achievers; instead of reacting of Christian American power. The ground to make converts of these ernment.”
with pride, the men use violence to “cut their partners down to Christian community believes that poor peasants. The RSS has moved One of the most revered modern
global terrorism is funded and car- in large numbers and is working saints of Hinduism, Swami Dya-
their size.”
ried out by worldwide networks of with local tribes-people to bring so- nanand Saraswati has preached
How can men be retrieved from this condition of seeking secret organisations. cial relief and understanding of the that “conversion is an attack of vio-
violence to confront whatever problems they may have in their For instance, when it was dis- Hindu tenets, which is their legacy. lence against the spirit and stresses
relationships with women? How is the nurturing of young boys covered that there were ancient More than that, the RSS has that it is the worst way of disturbing
into a new ethic of love and devotion to women to be pursued? crucified gods that predated Christ, mounted a “reconversion” cam- a person’s peace of soul when he or
Some criminals have confessed to never experiencing human, they were hushed, destroyed, and paign in which tens of thousands of she is often forced to change behav-
non-sexual love extended to them; they know nothing of treating expunged from all records. Christian converts have reverted to iour, customs, and beliefs that he
women in a loving and caring manner. In India, the most powerful and Hinduism. But because of this reli- or she has carried since birth and
Our civilisation is at serious risk of imploding. numerically the largest Hindu reli- gious fightback, the RSS has been collective memory which goes by
gious organisation is the Rashtriya dubbed a secret and violent organ- century.”
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Rowley’s golden handshake
A
s last Monday’s UNC town
hall meeting wound down, a

Ramona Ramdial
known UNC diehard told Mrs
Persad-Bissessar, “Dey beggin’ meh
outside dere to bring Mickela Panday
to you …” The UNC political leader re-
sponded, “Ask her who is funding her Former Minister/MP
party.”
Mickela Panday, leader of the Patri-
otic Front, got the message and in an problem with their opponents’ source in this election year. The feedback I gathered from
QUESTION:
official statement called on the UNC, of funding while being quite protec- several professionals was the same as what I heard WHAT MORE NEEDS
“as the official Opposition, to stand in tive of their own. from the doubles man: “Dem politicians only care TO BE DONE TO ADDRESS
solidarity with us in demanding ur-
gent campaign finance reform before
Certainly, many (if not all) polit- about deyself!” DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN T&T?
ical investors would prefer public The CPO should have a rough ride from here on
the 2025 general election.” Put simply: anonymity, so mandatory disclosure out as all unions will turn the screws. It could also be
Let’s Unite! may be to the detriment of the opera- said that the “UNC coalition wants some licks” if they Melchizedek Emmanuel
Mrs Persad-Bissessar warns of the tions and development of the various don’t win next year’s general election. It doesn’t mat- Charles Edwards, 60,
PNM’s “friends, family, and finan- parties. It may shock the citizenry to ter that PM Rowley revealed that the Opposition was Champs Fleurs, priest
ciers,” so this is her opportunity to know that competing parties have the privately “rinsing out (my) ears that they want it.” Obey God’s laws,
reach her hand across to Mickela, the same financiers from time to time. It’s He closed his post-Cabinet presser by announcing Emmanuel’s laws, the
daughter of her beloved guru, on a just good business sense to “hedge that MP Hinds will not be standing for re-election commandments is a
critical national issue. Will Mrs Per- lamp and the Lord is a
their bets,” after all. It is believed that in GE 2025. So it dawned on me that PM Rowley is
sad-Bissessar reject this enthralling light and his instructions
when a political party wins govern- adopting the SRC report as a golden handshake to are a way of life and not
team-up? ment, their financiers benefit. That’s clean house ahead of GE 2025. death. So once you obey
The long-lost daughter’s return to good business. However, particular Hinds’ “sweet sorrow” foreshadows the replace- the commandments then
the party founded by the Silver Fox parties have been employing “govern- ment of the PNM’s less popular MPs. Ironically, PM everything good to go.
himself will be an absolute blockbuster ment-losing” or rather “opposition-se- Rowley has dropped the same ‘parting gift’ opportu-
in GE 2025! PM Rowley’s selection of curing” strategies for some time now. nity into the lap of the UNC political leader! Will she
Brian Manning to fight for the PNM in Do their financiers facilitate “market bench her unpopular, “easy target” MPs and return Bavita Lutchman,
his father’s former constituency was studies,” ie, polls of the actual national the UNC coalition to government? Chaguanas, vendor
the fairy tale that returned the Man- electorate, and urge the party to make I have heard too much from too many sources Jobs, jobs, jobs, jobs,
ning faction to secure the PNM gov- decisions that will make good business about the failings of too many sitting Opposition MPs it’s all about the jobs.
ernment’s repeat win in 2020. Remember when a
sense, ie, winning elections? and senators typified by their inability to mobilise
Will Mrs Persad-Bissessar make such woman asks for an
As I predicted, November 27 came at least one organic national protest in the last term allowance and she’s not
a surefire winning move, not only for and went with no election announce- and not bring a single motion of no confidence in PM getting, that will frustrate
the UNC and its supporters but for the ment by PM Rowley, so “GE 2024” is Rowley and his PNM Government. her.
entire nation? As regards campaign a confirmed impossibility. Still, he I was surprised last week to see the UNC Na-
financing, as a businesswoman my- shocked us with his Cabinet’s accept- tex’s last Tobago Regional Representative, Taharqa
self, I wonder at the level of influence ance of the 120th SRC report, though, Obika, take the oath as a PNM Senator while the UNC Sharon, 51,
“special interests” exert on politicians and by saying that he was prepared leadership has been unable to find a place for the Laventille, vendor
behind the scenes. Every party has a to face the “political” consequences returned “prodigal son” Vasant Bharath on its sen- In this life you have two
atorial bench. types, you get men and
Perhaps the UNC’s long-awaited GE 2025 screen- women who are very
ignorant and if a man
ing, which began last Friday, will result in the an-
and woman doing the
nouncement of candidates who will be good for same, the best thing to
government as well as for business. do is separate rather than
I was informed that the screening began with mar- violence because that turns
ginal seats in Barataria/San Juan, Chaguanas East, St to hatred, death and children
Joseph, and La Horquetta/Talparo. It is a good move grow up seeing these things.
to treat swing-prone seats first. After NTA political
leader Gary Griffith was selected to run for St Joseph,
Dr Kevin Sarran is the second confirmed NTA candi-
date. He has been selected for the marginal seat of Stacy Narcis, 42, Fyzabad,
San Fernando West. His opponents could be incum- housekeeper
bent PNM MP Minister Faris Al-Rawi and Dr Michael If the women are facing
domestic abuse then
Dowlat for the UNC. have a space for them,
Al-Rawi won that seat by a mere 1,800 votes in fund them until they get
2020, but the current disenchantment with both the on their feet because
Government and Opposition could see a paradigm women stay because
shift next year, especially in the marginals. there is nobody to help
As a businesswoman, I will share good business them.
sense with the UNC leadership: invite the PF, NTA,
HOPE, MSJ and TPP to round-table discussions or Wendy Charles, 58,
separately. That’s how government will be won. It Chaguanas, taxi driver
happened before and will happen again. That’s not When they give out the
only good business sense. It’s just common sense. protection orders, they
need to work faster
and police should

EXPERIENCED
be monitoring the
household. Lock up
perpetrators, put them

PAINT MIXER far or monitor them with

an electronic bracelet so they
don’t go close.

WANTED Reagen Edwards, 37,

Chaguanas, taxi driver

EL SOCORRO
When it comes to
domestic problems,
communication is key,
CALL 638-0918 both men and women
need to talk to each other

FOR MORE INFO rather than altercations

and fighting.
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Destroyed buildings in
Guardian
Trinidad & Tobago
an area of the village of
Odaisseh in southern
Lebanon, located next

World
to the Israeli-Lebanese
border, as seen from
northern Israel
yesterday. AP PHOTO

Digest
PARIS
New Belgium law gives sex workers
labour benefits, safety protection TYRE, LEBANON

Starting yesterday, sex workers in

Belgium will be able to sign for-
state.”
“From the employer’s perspec- Israeli strikes hit southern
Lebanon, but tense ceasefire holds
mal employment contracts and tive, this will also be a revolution.
gain labour rights on par with They’ll have to apply for a state
those in other professions in a authorization to hire sex work-
legal breakthrough some call a ers,” Jaramillo said. I
Israeli
li jjets
t yesterday
t d llaunched
h d an wentt into
i t effect,
ff t accusing
i Israel
I l off pick
i k up the
th pieces
i andd return
t to
t
“revolution.” “Under the previous legislation, airstrike over a southern Leba- violating the agreement. The mil- some level of normal life after the
The new law also establishes hiring someone for sex work au- nese border village, while troops itary said it had filed complaints, war that decimated large swaths
fundamental rights for sex work- tomatically made you a pimp, shelled other border towns and but no clear military action has of its south and east, displacing
ers including the right to refuse even if the arrangement was con- villages still under Israeli con- been taken by Hezbollah in re- an estimated 1.2 million people.
clients, choose their practices and sensual,” said Jaramillo. “Now, trol, Lebanon’s state-run National sponse, meaning that the tense The Lebanese military said it det-
stop an act at any moment. They’ll have to apply for state News Agency reported. cessation of hostilities has not yet onated unexploded munitions left
The move follows the country’s authorization to hire employees.” The attacks come days after a broken down. over from Israeli strikes in south-
2022 decision to decriminalise Employers must now obtain au- US-brokered ceasefire agreement When Israel has issued state- ern and eastern Lebanon. Else-
sex work. thorisation, adhere to strict safety between Israel and Hezbollah ments about these strikes, it says where, the Lebanese Civil Defence
Under the new regulations, sex protocols, and meet background went into effect. There were no they were done to thwart possible said it removed five bodies from
workers will have access to health requirements, including no prior immediate reports of casualties. Hezbollah attacks. under the rubble in two southern
insurance, paid leave, maternity convictions for sexual assault or The Israeli military did not im- The United States military an- Lebanese towns over the past 24
benefits, unemployment support human trafficking. They must mediately comment on the strike nounced Friday that Major Gen- hours.
and pensions. The legislation provide clean linens, condoms, in the village of Yaroun, nor did eral Jasper Jeffers alongside senior The first phase of the ceasefire
also establishes rules on working and hygiene products, and in- the Hezbollah militant group. Is- US envoy Amos Hochstein will is a 60-day cessation of hostili-
hours, pay and safety measures, stall emergency buttons in work- rael continues to call on displaced co-chair a new US-led monitoring ties where Hezbollah militants
addressing a long-standing gap in spaces. Lebanese not to return to dozens committee that includes France, are supposed to withdraw from
legal protections for those in the Independent sex work remains of southern villages in this current the UN peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon north of the
industry. permitted, but unregulated third- stage of the ceasefire. It also con- southern Lebanon known as UNI- Litani River and Israeli troops
“This is an incredible step for- party hiring or violations of the tinues to impose a daily curfew for FIL, Lebanon, and Israel. Hoch- withdraw from southern Lebanon
ward,” said Isabelle Jaramillo, legal framework will be prose- people moving across the Litani stein led over a year of shuttle into northern Israel. Lebanese
coordinator of Espace P, an ad- cuted. River between 5 pm and 7 am. diplomacy to broker the ceasefire troops are to deploy in large num-
vocacy group involved in drafting Critics argue the law cannot Caretaker Prime Minister Najib deal, and his role will be tempo- bers in the south, effectively being
the legislation. “It means their fully address the stigma and risks Mikati and the Lebanese military rary until a permanent civilian co- the only armed force in control of
profession can finally be recog- tied to the trade, especially for have been critical of Israeli strikes chair is appointed. the south alongside UNIFIL peace-
nized as legitimate by the Belgian undocumented sex workers. (AP) and overflights since the ceasefire Lebanon meanwhile is trying to keepers.

GEORGE TOWN, CAYMAN ISLANDS WEST PALM BEACH

Caribbean countries unite to tackle Trudeau returns home after Trump

vector-born diseases meeting saying tariffs are off the table
The Pan American Health Organ- on the rise. Canadian Prime Minister Justin
ization (PAHO) says Caribbean “In response to this growing Canadian Prime
Trudeau returned home Satur- Minister Justin
countries have united in tackling threat, the workshop provided a day after his meeting with Donald Trudeau briefly
vector-born disease threats, such platform for regional and inter- Trump without assurances the speaks to the media
as dengue and arboviral. national experts to discuss critical president-elect will back away as he walks through
On Friday PAHO said regional areas such as surveillance, labo- from threatened tariffs on all the lobby of the
countries participated in a three- ratory diagnostics, community products from the major Amer- Delta Hotel by
day Regional Vector-Borne Dis- engagement, and vector control.” ican trading partner. Trump Marriott on Saturday
ease Workshop here under the PAHO said. called the talks “productive” but in West Palm Beach,
theme, “Networking for Improved In line with the Global Arbovirus Florida.
signalled no retreat from a pledge
Responsiveness.” Initiative, it said workshop partic- AP PHOTO
that Canada says unfairly lumps
Organised in collaboration ipants focused on strengthening it in with Mexico over the flow
with the Caribbean Public Health vector control, fostering innova- of drugs and migrants into the
Agency (CARPHA), the Govern- tion, and building cross-sector United States.
ment of the Cayman Islands, and partnerships to address arbovi- After the leaders’ hastily ar-
the UK Health Security Agency ruses with epidemic potential. ranged dinner Friday night at For issues in need of such co- can families from fentanyl from
(UKHSA), PAHO SAID the work- Launched on March 31, 2022, Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Flor- operation, Trump cited fentanyl China reaching the United States
shop brought together represent- PAHO said the initiative is a col- ida, Trudeau spoke of “an excel- and the “Drug Crisis that has dec- through its neighbours. The US,
atives from over 15 Caribbean laborative effort within the World lent conversation” and said in a imated so many lives as a result he said, “will no longer sit idly
nations to address the urgent Health Organization (WHO), in- post later Saturday on X, accom- of Illegal Immigration,” fair trade by as our citizens become victims
threat of vector-borne diseases volving its Health Emergencies panied by a photo of the two men deals “that do not jeopardize to the scourge of this Drug Epi-
(VBDs). Programme, the Department of seated a table and smiling, that he American Workers” and the US demic.”
PAHO said Arboviruses, such Control of Neglected Tropical looked forward to “the work we trade deficit with its ally to the The Republican president-elect
as dengue, yellow fever, chikun- Diseases, and the Immunization, can do together, again.” Trump north. has threatened to impose a 25%
gunya and Zika viruses are sig- Vaccines, and Biologicals Depart- said earlier on Truth Social that Trump asserted that the prime tax on all products entering the
nificant public health threats in ment, along with a growing net- they discussed “many important minister had made “a commit- US from Canada and Mexico as
tropical and subtropical areas, work of international partners topics that will require both Coun- ment to work with us to end this one of his first executive orders
with their frequency and impact from multiple sectors. CMC tries to work together to address.” terrible devastation” of Ameri- when he takes office in January.
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RFHL, UCL advance

For our full research and analy-
sis, please visit www.bourseinvest-
Margins Higher
ment.com.
Despite modest revenue
growth, earnings acceleration
This week, we at Bourse review
was largely attributable to UCL’s
the performance of Republic Fi-
profit margins improvement.
nancial Holdings Ltd (RFHL) and
Gross Profit Margin grew from
Unilever Caribbean Ltd (UCL) for
44.3% in 9M2023 to 46.0% in
fiscal year and nine-months re-
9M2024, on account of high-
porting periods ended Septem-
er-margin Beauty and Personal
ber 30, 2024, respectively. Both
Care category, coupled with the
entities would have reported in-
implementation of cost manage-
creased revenues and profitabil-
ment initiatives. Profit Before Tax
ity.
Margin increased to 16.5% from
Could this positive momen-
a prior 12.2%. UCL’s Operating
tum continue in the upcoming
Profit Margin advanced to 16.1%
months? We discuss below.
in 9M2024 from a prior 12.3%.

Republic Financial The Bourse View

Holdings Ltd (RFHL) At a current price of $11.18,
UCL trades at a trailing P/E of 12.7
RFHL reported a Diluted Earn- times, above the Manufacturing
ings Per Share (EPS) of $12.29 for Sector average of 9.5 times. The
the nine months ended Septem- stock offers investors a trailing
ber 30 (FY2024), up 14.8% rela- dividend yield of 5.6%, above the
tive to the $10.71 reported in the sector average of 4.7%.
prior comparable period. Looking ahead, the Group con-
Net Interest Income increased tinues to focus on increased prof-
8.6% to $5.1B from $4.7B in itability, underpinned by cost
FY2023. Other Income grew 3.5% management and revenue growth
to $2.1B in FY2024, relative to initiatives.
$2.0B in FY2023. Operating In- While this could be tested by
come improved by 7.1% to $7.2B. consumer buying power in a
Operating Expenses also in- lower growth environment, on
creased 4.8% from $3.9B in the basis of improved profitability
FY2023 to $4.0B in FY2024. Oper- margins and above-sector average
ating Profit for the period stood at dividend yield, Bourse maintains
$3.1B relative to $2.8B in FY2023, an OVERWEIGHT rating on UCL.
up 10.3%. Credit Loss Expense (up 7.9%), Ghana (up 1.5%) and curring one-off gains in FY2023. Cost of Sales came in 0.1%
decreased 39.8% from $181.0M in British Virgin Island (up 0.6%) lower, from $93.6M in 9M2023
FY2023 to $109.0M in FY2024. operations year-on-year. The Bourse View relative to $93.5M in the current
Profit Before Taxation (PBT) period. Gross Profit expanded
At a current price of $113.00, 6.8% to $79.6M. Selling and Dis- DISCLAIMER: “This document has been
stood at $3.0B in FY2024, 15.7% PBT Expands RFHL trades at a trailing P/E of 9.2 tribution Costs and Administra-
prepared by Bourse Securities Limited,
higher than $2.6B in the prior (Bourse), for information purposes only.
comparable period. times, below the Banking Sector tive Expenses both fell 4.4% and The production of this publication is not
RFHL recorded an expansion
Overall, Profit Attributable to average of 10.2 times. The Group 4.6% respectively, leading to an to in any way establish an offer or solicit
in its operations in five out of its
Equity Holders of the parent rose declared final dividend of $3.55 increase of 34.7% in Operating for the subscription, purchase or sale
eight major operating jurisdic-
to $2.0B, a 14.6% increase. per share payable on December Profit from $20.7M in 9M2023 to of any of the securities stated herein to
tions for the full financial year US persons or to contradict any laws of
4, 2024, to shareholders on re- $27.9M in 9M2024.
ended September 30, 2024, with jurisdictions which would interpret our
cord by November 21st, 2024. The There were no Restructuring
Operating Profit Before Tax (PBT) advancing
to $3.0B.
stock offers investors a trailing Costs recorded in the current
research to be an offer.
Any trade in securities recommended
Income Grows T&T, the Group’s largest operat-
12M dividend yield of 5.0%, above
the sector average of 4.7%.
period, which resulted in an
increase of 57.7% in Operating
herein is done subject to the fact that
Bourse, its subsidiaries and/or affiliates
ing jurisdiction (66.3% of PBT ex-
RFHL’s operating income con- The Group maintains a strong Profit after restructuring costs to have or may have specific or potential
cluding eliminations) grew 32.8% conflicts of interest in respect of the
tinued to grow by 7.1% in FY2024, outlook, driven by its diversi- $27.9M from a prior $17.7M. Other
YoY to $3.2B in FY2024 from security or the issuer of the security,
continuing its positive trend over fied portfolio, solid financial Income dipped 95.5% to $0.06M
$2.4B in the prior comparable pe- including those arising from (i) trading
the past four comparable report- performance and growth in (9M2023: $1.34M). Profit Before
riod, boosted by higher interest or dealing in certain securities and acting
ing periods. Net Interest Income core segments. On the basis of Taxation amounted to $28.5M, a as an investment advisor; (ii) holding
income.
(70.7% of Operating Income) rose geographical diversification of 38.6% gain from a prior $20.6M. of securities of the issuer as beneficial
Guyana (8.0% of PBT) advanced
by 8.6%, from $4.7B to $5.1B. operations, improved earnings Taxation expense increase 24.9% owner; (iii) having benefited, benefiting
35.2% in the period under review
This increase was supported by and attractive dividends, Bourse year on year to $9.1M. or to benefit from compensation
from $205M to $277M. Ghana arrangements; (iv) acting as underwriter
continued elevated interest rates maintains an OVERWEIGHT rat- Resultantly, UCL’s Profit for
(3.0% of PBT) recorded an in- in any distribution of securities of the
on US-related investments and ing on RFHL. the Period amounted to $19.4M,
crease from a loss of $8M to a re- issuer in the three years immediately
growth in loans and advances, 46.1% higher than $13.3M re- preceding this document; or (v) having
covered $148M for the reporting
ported in the prior period.
which ticked up by 11.0%, from period. Suriname (1.9% of PBT) Unilever Caribbean direct or indirect financial or other interest
in the security or the issuer of the security.
$60.7B to $67.3B, compared to climbed 28.4%, to $95M from
the same period last year. the previous $74M. British Virgin
Ltd (UCL) Revenue Higher Investors are advised accordingly.
Neither Bourse nor any of its
Likewise, Other Income (29.3% Islands (BVI) (1.8% of PBT) ex- subsidiaries, affiliates directors, officers,
of Operating Income) improved For the nine months ended
panded 35.9% YoY to $87M. UCL’s revenue trend reflects employees, representatives or agents,
3.5%, as a result of higher fees and September 30, 2024 (9M2024),
PBT from Cayman Islands, the broad stabilisation following sev- accepts any liability whatsoever for any
commissions income. Unilever Caribbean Ltd (UCL) re- direct, indirect or consequential losses
second largest contributor of eral years of volatility. Total Reve-
Overall, RFHL successfully in- ported Earnings Per Share (EPS) arising from the use of this document or
PBT (9.7% of PBT excluding elim- nue expanded by 3% year on year.
creased income across its revenue of $0.74, a 45.1% increase from its contents or reliance on the information
inations) fell marginally by 0.4% The Group continues to yield contained herein. Bourse does not
streams, with Operating Income $0.51 reported in the prior com-
YoY to $474M from $476M in the positive results from the imple- guarantee the accuracy or completeness
growing from $6.7B to $7.2B dur- parable period.
previous comparable period. The mentation of its strategic business of the information in this document, which
ing the review period. Geograph- Revenue amounted to $173.1M
Eastern Caribbean (4.8% of PBT) objectives, with Beauty and Per- may have been obtained from or is based
ically, results broadly improved, in the current period from
contracted 2.5% year-on-year, sonal Care category contributing upon trade and statistical services or other
supported by an increase in Op- $168.1M in 9M2023, an increase third party sources. The information in this
moving from $239M to $233M in 55% of total revenue, compared
erating Income in Guyana (up in performance by 3%, supported document is not intended to predict actual
the current reporting period. PBT to 50.8% a year earlier.
19.4%), Eastern Caribbean (up by growth in the Beauty and Per- results and no assurances are given with
from Barbados fell 78.9% to $215M respect thereto.”
15.8%), T&T (up 12.7%), Suriname sonal Care category.
from $1.0B, on account of non-re-
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World AIDS Day 2024

A
aron has been living while 9.3 million were not re- tion, care, and treatment services, as demands of us an about-turn in the
with HIV all his life. He ceiving life-saving treatment. well as spaces free from HIV-related present trajectory to the path that
contracted HIV from his This is said to be due to pov- stigma and discrimination. allows fair and equitable access to
mother through breastfeeding. erty and social inequalities, The UNAIDS Declaration of Human prevention, treatment, and care
He was not raised by his family such as being part of key and Rights, proclaimed in 1948, serves to services and the ability to seek and
but gained siblings through a affected populations. Globally, ensure the fundamental rights that enjoy a decent work environment.
bond thicker than blood. World AIDS Day was commem- all people are born with, which are We can no longer continue the
As a 25-year-old, he was suc- orated on December 1, prompt- essential for freedom, justice, and present descent as we are set to
cessful in securing employment ing a solemn reminder of loved peace, are met. These rights speak to derail the path to ending AIDS by
and has been employed for the life-threatening illness with sup- ones who have passed from an a right to life, freedom of expression, 2030. While we may have some way
past 18 months. However, he re- port from friends and family. To AIDS-related illness and those work and education, and equality to go nationally, the HWAU contin-
cently fell ill and was diagnosed date, he has been considered to who are still with us, striving before the law, to name a few. The ues to advocate for the protection
with cancer. His employer and have abandoned his duty. Aar- daily to live healthy, quality International Labour Organization of rights for people living with and
his colleagues were unaware on’s story paints a picture of the lives. identifies several fundamental prin- affected by HIV and AIDS through
of his status. Initially, his time present experiences of people The theme this year is “Take ciples and rights at work, such as: the National Workplace Policy on
away from work was two weeks living with HIV and AIDS in the the Rights Path”, signalling HIV and AIDS.
and supported by a medical sick workplace. the urgent pivot to a path • the elimination of forced labour In addition, as of December 2024,
leave from the health institu- According to Secretary-Gen- where laws are enacted and • freedom to work without two consultations were hosted by
tion. Subsequently, Aaron did eral of the United Nations An- approaches that protect the discrimination the Ministry of Labour on legisla-
not submit the required sick tonio Guterres, “Ending AIDS human rights of everyone exist. • collective bargaining; and tion to govern HIV and AIDS in the
leave to account for his absence, as a public health threat by Winnie Byanyima, UNAIDS ex- • a safe and healthy workplace workplace. The HIV epidemic in
nor has any representative from 2030 is achievable but only if ecutive director, said “If we are environment. T&T, since the first reported case in
the organisation made contact the barriers hindering persons to end AIDS by 2030, everyone’s 1983, continues to affect primarily
to ascertain his whereabouts, from accessing vital services are rights are to be protected.” This is further supported by the the most productive age group. The
well-being, or, further, proof of removed.” In 2023, around 5.4 However, key populations 2010 recommendations concern- Ministry of Health’s HIV/AIDS Co-
life. million of the 39.9 million peo- remain restricted either by the ing HIV and AIDS and the World of ordinating Unit data shows 89 per
He continued to grapple ple living with HIV worldwide presence or absence of laws that Work No 200, which guide employ- cent or 366 out of the total 406 HIV
with his new reality of another were not aware of their status, hinder their access to preven- ers and employees as to how they cases in 2023, were among the 15-59
should treat with HIV and AIDS age group.
to ensure people living with or af- Peering into the world of 2030,
fected by HIV and AIDS are not dis- Aaron will be comfortable sharing
criminated against. his status as if it were any other
The recommendations also pro- illness due to the enabling environ-
vide key guidelines for the preven- ment provided by his workplace.
tion of workplace transmission, He will also be supported in dealing
protecting people who are not living with the new diagnosis and proba-
with HIV. The National Workplace bly even not have a new diagnosis,
Policy on HIV and AIDS, which is as his adherence and outlook on
premised on the ILO’s recommenda- life would have been brighter, elic-
tions, enlists the ten key principles iting a desire to own his right to
to which all employers within the life. He will be able to safely submit
public and private sectors should his leave, and his condition will be
adhere. However, whilst there may treated like any other illness.
exist regulations and policies spe- Reasonable accommodations will
cific to T&T, the relevant supportive also be provided to support his em-
laws do not exist to protect people ployment at the organisation until
living with HIV at the workplace. he is fully able to return to work. In
This can and has resulted in dis- addition, an inquiry by his employ-
criminatory acts such as termina- ers into his well-being will be forth-
tion, unfair recruitment processes coming.
in the request of HIV screening, As an agent of change, more is
resignation due to the pressure of required of you as an employer,
discrimination, depression, and an employee, a rights activist … a
even suicide. human being. Let us play our role
The theme ‘Take The Rights Path’ in respecting the rights of our col-
leagues and fellow
men.

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guardian.co.tt opinion 19
Stop the corporate capture of the future of planetary health
JAMES HOSPEDALES phere in parts per million (ppm) pause for thought. cent of nature will be achieved
from 1958 to 2023. When I was This story gets worse. Climate or funded. Over 1,200 meat, oil,

R
ecently, I asked some friends born in 1955, the concentration change has two “evil twins”: bio- and pesticide company lobbyists
at random, “Would you put an of CO2 in the atmosphere was 314 diversity loss and pollution. were allowed access to the crucial
arms dealer in charge of arms ppm; today, it is 427 ppm. And guess what? Private com- talks.
control talks?” After some silence, COPs started in 1995 as men- panies have also deeply infil- Pollution of the environment
they answered, “No, dat don’t make tioned, and we just had COP29 in trated the UN negotiations to is harming the health of people,
sense, doc.” I then asked, “Would Baku, Azerbaijan, where the pres- address these global challenges. animals and plants everywhere.
you put a cigarette company CEO in ident of the country, Ilham Aliyev, Biodiversity loss refers to the de- Plastic pollution in particular has
charge of tobacco control talks?” and declared at the opening of the crease in the number and variety become a huge problem, block-
more emphatic answers came quickly, conference that oil and gas are of species in a given area or the ing waterways and worsening
“Dat totally don’t make sense. Dem gifts from God and people need world as a whole. goods, breaking down into mi-
selling de ting (tobacco). How you ex- them. This is about the clearest Global populations of mam- croplastics and being consumed
pect dem to be genuine?” James Hospedales example of conflict of interest mals, birds, fish, reptiles, and by people and animals and as-
In their responses, my friends were that one can imagine! Tobacco is amphibians have dropped by 68 sociated with a range of health
describing a phenomenon known as allow the oil and gas industry to infil- a gift from God also and the use per cent between 1970 and 2016. problems. So much so that there
conflict of interest, where a person or trate and undermine the negotiations of tobacco kills an estimated eight Insects, trees and forests—part is a UN treaty under discussion to
organisation has two or more compet- to control the problem. Madness! million people annually. of the whole web of life—are also control plastic pollution.
ing interests. In such situations, there The main climate negotiations are According to the trend in the being threatened on an unprec- Environmental groups on
is a tension between personal interests called the “Conference of the Parties” chart by year, you don’t have to edented scale with irreplaceable Wednesday slammed the pres-
and the duty to serve others or the (COP for short, not commissioner of be a mathematician to see that biodiversity loss. Much of this is ence of dozens of petrochemical
public interest. police!). COPs are the most impor- there is a near-perfect correla- driven by human overconsump- and fossil fuel industry lobbyists
I thought if ordinary folks can tant climate-related conferences on tion between the year/COPs and tion, population growth and in- at UN talks on a plastic pollution
quickly see this, how come we are al- the planet annually. The idea is to as- CO2 levels! If you wanted to be tensive agriculture. treaty, accusing them of “obstruc-
lowing oil company CEOs to oversee sess progress in dealing with climate mischievous, you might even This loss in the variety of life tion” and “misinformation.” “It’s
climate control negotiations? Why change and negotiate agreements. say that COPs are causing CO2 can lead to a breakdown in the a direct conflict of interest,” said
are we allowing hundreds of lobby- The first COP was held in Berlin, Ger- levels to increase! Of course, the functioning of the ecosystem Delphine Levi Alvares, global
ists from the oil and gas industry into many, in 1995 and a treaty was signed increase began long before 1995, where the decline has happened. petrochemical campaign coordi-
these negotiations? and ratified by 192 nations to “stabilise but it does look as if the upward The issue of biodiversity is also nator at the Center for Interna-
Yet, this is exactly what is happening greenhouse gas concentrations in the trend is getting steeper since subject to a treaty and has its tional Environmental Law (CIEL).
in our world today and citizens every- atmosphere” to prevent dangerous in- COPs began. own COP. Sadly, negotiations at “Their interests conflict with the
where need to wake up and demand terference from human activity on the The lifetime of CO2 in the at- COP16, the 2024 United Nations objective of the mandate (of the
private companies be excluded from climate system. mosphere is 300–1,000 years. Biodiversity Conference, in Cali, talks) and their presence here
these talks as they are putting profit Have the COPs been effective? In That means that the CO2 from oil Colombia, ended in disarray in challenges independent science.”
before the health of people or the this article, I argue that they are no that T&T has exported since 1910 early November. Planetary health is the health
planet. If the pattern continues, we longer fit for purpose as currently is still in the atmosphere, and will Crucially, countries failed to of human populations and the
and our children and grandchildren constructed as have other eminent be there ten generations from agree on how the treaty forged state of the natural systems on
face great levels of needless suffering experts. The last three COPs were in now! That should give people at the last COP to protect 30 per which it depends.
and death. Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and
Climate change is driven primarily Azerbaijan, with a number of lob-
by the burning of fossil fuels like oil, byists from the oil and gas industry
gas, and coal. This emits lots of carbon infiltrating the talks being over 600
dioxide which forms a heat-trapping in COP27, more lobbyists than the
blanket around the world. This is the combined total delegates of the ten
cause of the excessive heat we have countries most impacted by climate
been experiencing, more deadly and change! Over 2,000 fossil fuel lobby-
destructive storms, extreme rain and ists were in COP28 and over 1,700 in
floods. COP29 (just concluded). This cannot
The Pan American/World Health be right!
Organization has declared climate The graph on Atmospheric CO2 at
change as the biggest threat to pub- Mauna Loa Observatory records the
lic health of the 21st century, yet, we concentration of CO2 in the atmos-

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Sharlan Bailey

Shadow singing Bassman

SANDRA L BLOOD

To mark the 50th anniversary of the release

of Bassman, the breakout hit that established
Shadow (Winston Bailey) as a musical power-
house, his son Sharlan “Dread Wizard” Bai-
ley has written and produced a tribute to that
calypso classic.
Farrellism: The Bassman Returns, released
on YouTube and local radio stations on No-
vember 15, is a catchy, melodious tune with
heavy frontline work and running bass that
evokes memories of Shadow’s 1974 Road
March winner. He was 33 when he released Bass-
Released in time for the 2025 Carnival man, which won the Road March
season, it tells the story of Bailey, who is fol- title, and his other bumper tune,
lowing in his late father’s musical footsteps, I Come Out To Play, which placed
going to Tobago with the intention to plant- second in the Road March race.
ing peas and being haunted by a voice that is Shadow’s innovative use of the
telling him what to do, where to go, and how bassline in Bassman, was an early
to do what. He hears the voice during his at- indicator of the emerging soca
tempts to get to the studio until he eventually music style that began trans-
realises he’s fighting a force that wants him to forming calypso in the mid-
follow instructions. 1970s.
The song’s refrain is: “Follow the rhythm.” He went on to enjoy a
Farrellism: The Bassman Returns was successful calypso career,
written, composed, produced and mixed by winning numerous awards, re-
Sharlan Bailey, who also played the keyboard lease many more calypso and
and guitar on the track. It was mastered by soca hits and setting precedents
Lauritz Liddlelow and is available on all plat- in the entertainment world.
forms. He was the second calypsonian to
Shadow, who died at age 77 on October win both the International Soca Monarch
23, 2018, was a music producer, musician, and Road March competitions simulta-
songwriter, and singer. Born in Trinidad but neously, a feat he accomplished in 2001
raised Tobago, where he began singing ca- with Stranger, released a year after he
lypso at eight. won the Calypso Monarch title with
He returned to Trinidad in 1957 at 16, and What’s Wrong With Me and Scratch Meh
his first break in the calypso arena came at Back. Sharlan Bailey, who began play-
age 29 when he joined the Mighty Sparrow’s ing various instruments, including the
Young Brigade calypso tent as a member of steelpan and keyboard at age 7, began
the chorus. his career in the local music industry
He quickly established himself as a calyp- as a writer in the 1990s. He formed a
sonian and developed his distinctive style of rapso group called Platoon with Titus
all-black clothes and large broad-brim hats in Lewis, son of the late calypsonian
keeping with his sobriquet, Shadow. Mystic Prowler (Roy Lewis).
Monday, December 2, 2024
guardian.co.tt rec 21
Moana 2 sails to a record $221M opening
NEW YORK  Christmas came early at the box anticipated movies collided on the release “fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes, audiences gave
office this year. calendar — 2023’s much-ballyhooed “Barben- it an “A-” CinemaScore.
Moana 2 brought in a tidal wave of moviego- heimer” — the movie industry again could Moana 2 is also part of a major rebound
ers over the Thanksgiving Day weekend, set- see evidence of a rising moviegoing tide lift- for family moviegoing. According to David
ting records with $221 million in ticket sales, ing all blockbusters. In recent years, studios A Gross, a film consultant who
according to studio estimates. That, com- have typically tried to space out most of their publishes a newsletter for
bined with Wicked and Gladiator II, made for biggest releases. Earlier this fall, Venom: The Franchise Entertainment,
an unprecedented weekend in cinemas and a Last Dance, for example, was the No 1 film for family moviegoing in
confluence of blockbusters more like what’s three straight weeks, despite not being par- 2024 is going to account
often found in late December. ticularly successful. for approximately $6.8
Expectations were high for Walt Disney Co’s “For a long, long time in Hollywood, there’s billion in ticket sales,
Moana 2, but the film — originally planned as been a belief that you don’t put big block- roughly the sums of
a series for Disney+ before it was redirected buster movies up against each other,” said 2022 and 2023, com-
to the big screen — blew predictions out of the O’Leary. “But the truth of the matter is that bined.
water. Its five-day opening set a new record competition is good. It’s good for the movies. After such large de-
for Thanksgiving moviegoing. (The previous It’s good for the studios. It’s good for the the- buts, Moana 2 and Wicked
best was $125 million for Frozen 2 in its sec- atre owners. But it’s particularly good for the are likely to continue to drive
ond week of release in 2019.) Moana 2 added moviegoing public.” moviegoing through December.
$165.3 million internationally; with $386 mil- Moana 2 was the nexus of a strategy shift The only question will be if this
lion worldwide, it’s the second-best global for Disney. When it first began development, year’s Christmas movies — histori-
launch of the year. it was fashioned as a series for streaming. But cally a much bigger holiday period
At the same time, the sensation of Wicked when Bob Iger returned as chief executive, he for theatres — can come anywhere
showed no signs of slowing down. The Uni- reconsidered the balance between theatrical near the Thanksgiving lineup.
versal Pictures musical brought in $117.5 mil- and streaming. The original Moana, after all, Among the movies aiming for that This image released by
lion over the five-day weekend, pushing its was the most streamed movie on Disney+ in holiday corridor are Disney’s Mufasa: Disney shows the
characters Moana, voiced
two-week global total to $359.2 million. Not 2023, with the added benefit of $680 million The Lion King, Paramount’s Sonic the by Auli’i Cravalho, holding
accounting for inflation, Wicked is now the in box office in 2016. Only in February this Hedgehog 3 and Searchlight’s A Com- Simea, voiced by Khaleesi
highest grossing Broadway adaptation over year did Iger announce the release of Moana plete Unknown, with Timothée Cha- Lambert-Tsuda, in a scene
Grease. (That 1978 film grossed $190 million, 2, with Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson lamet as a young Bob Dylan. from Moana 2. AP PHOTO
but factoring in inflation would put it past returning as the voices of
$900 million.) Moana and Maui.
Gladiator II, meanwhile, also held well, dip- And it helped lead a resur-
ping 44 per cent from its opening weekend. gence for Walt Disney Co,
Ridley Scott’s sequel to his Oscar-winning whose last two animated No-
best picture original collected $44 million in vember releases — Strange
its second weekend. While its steep price tag World and Wish — fizzled in
of $250 million will make profitability chal- theatres. Moana 2 may be-
lenging, Gladiator II has swiftly gathered $320 come the third $1 billion-gross-
million worldwide. ing movie for the studio in
Those three films drove the overall box 2024, along with Inside Out
office to a record $420 million in overall 2 and Deadpool & Wolverine.
Thanksgiving weekend ticket sales, accord- Though reviews for Moana 2
ing to Comscore — more than $100 million have only been 65 per cent
more than ever before.
For an industry that has
been battered in recent
years by the pandemic,
work stoppages and
the upheaval caused by
streaming, it was a tri-
umphant weekend that
showed the still-potent
power of Hollywood’s
blockbuster machine.
Before Wicked, Moana 2
and Gladiator II arrived
in theatres, ticket sales
were running about 25
per cent behind pre-pan-
demic levels.
Michael O’Leary, pres-
ident and chief executive
of the National Associ-
ation of Theatre Own-
ers, said the weekend
showed what’s possible
when “all the pieces
of the puzzle come to-
gether” in compelling
big-budget movies with
marketing muscle.
“We’re very optimis-
tic that this weekend is
the start of what we be-
lieve is a full-on charge
into the future,” he said.
“The remaining quarter
of this year looks very
promising and then on
into 2025 and 2026.
We’re hoping next year
is the first kind of nor-
mal year this industry
has had in a long time.”
Like the last time such
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guardian.co.tt

Horoscope Eugenia
Last
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
ntt to
Simplify your life, take a step back and take a moment to th
hink
i kM
think. ode
d rat
rati
tion
ion
Moderation,
organisation and decluttering will help you release people and possessions
BY DEAN YOUNG

that weigh you down. Make room for what is meaningful to you, helps you
BLONDIE

focus on what makes sense and gives you a purpose that fills your heart
with joy. Choose to be innovative and follow the path that gratifies. Make
personal growth your goal.
BIRTHDAY BABY
You are intuitive, outgoing and flexible. You are passionate and hardworking.
YOUR NUMBERS
5, 12, 19, 24, 32, 36, 47.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY
HEART OF THE CITY

Aaron Rodgers, 41; Britney Spears, 43; Monica Seles, 51; Rena Sofer, 56.

Aries Libra
BY MARK TATULLI

March 21-April 19 Sept 23-October 22

5 STARS Interact and adjust to suit 4 STARS Concentrate on learning
your situation, but don’t jeopardise something that helps you flourish.
your health or physical well-being. Connect with people who are
Question everything and everyone. already doing what you want to
Show interest and gain insight into pursue. Gather knowledge, keep
the possibilities. Open doors that what resonates with you and discard
offer hope and promise, but be what doesn’t fit your agenda. It’s up
selective and aware of risks. to you to set goals; don’t wait for
someone to step in and take over.
Taurus Scorpio
April 20-May 20
BY TOM ARMSTRONG

October 23-Nov 21
3 STARS Pay attention to details
and surpass expectations. A unique 3 STARS Make your wishes clear and
MARVIN

alteration will give you the edge you prepare to map out a plan that will
need to be competitive. Don’t wait encourage your success. Pour your
until action is necessary to reach energy into upgrading your skills,
your goal. When opportunity knocks, keeping up with the latest technology
eliminate what you don’t trust and and sinking your teeth into what
surround yourself with facts. matters to you. Do what feels right

Gemini
and best, and don’t look back.

May 21-June 20 Sagittarius

Nov 22-December 21
3 STARS You’ll be pulled in different
directions. Refuse to lean toward 3 STARS Set the ground rules and
razzle-dazzle offers that sound too head in a direction that makes you
good to be true. Distance yourself feel good about yourself and what
PEANUTS

from peer pressure or unrealistic you achieve. Put your effort into
demands. Focus on what you can do being self-sufficient and exercising
to improve your life and meaningful your right to do things your way. It’s
relationships, and expand your time to satisfy your soul and cut loose
knowledge and qualifications. what no longer satisfies your needs.

Cancer Capricorn
June 21-July 22 December 22-Jan 19
3 STARS You can test something 3 STARS A change at home that
out, but don’t buy into an idea makes your life more convenient
with little merit. Exploring possible is within reach. Be willing to put
changes to improve your position in the time and effort, and you will
or performance will bring good be happy with the results and the
BIZZARRO

results. An energetic approach to cost you encounter. Refuse to hire

investments and a healthy lifestyle someone to do something you can
will give you the boost you need. do yourself. Romance is favoured.

Leo Aquarius
July 23-Aug 22 January 20-Feb 18
PEARLS BEFORE SWINE

3 STARS Stretch your legs, exercise 4 STARS Refuse to let uncertainty

and spend time with people who get in the way of progress. When in
make you think and have something doubt, go to the source and gather
worthwhile to contribute. Change the information that will put your
BY STEPHAN PASTIS

things up to suit your needs. Refuse mind at ease and give you the
to let anyone take advantage of you confidence to make a move. Trust
financially or emotionally. Set high yourself, and you’ll avoid being
standards and do what’s best for you. misled by someone.

Virgo Pisces
August 23-Sept 22 Feb 19-March 20
3 STARS Changing your 3 STARS Take a moment to
surroundings will offer a different weigh the pros and cons of
perspective regarding life lessons anything someone asks you to do
and your potential. Whether or contribute to, and you’ll avoid
you travel to a spot you’ve never making an expensive mistake. Look
been before or refurbish your inward and concentrate on being
surroundings at home, it will help and doing your best; you’ll get the
BY MARK TATULLI

clear your head and give you hope results necessary to make your next
for a brighter future. move. Discipline leads to victory.
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.
Monday, December 2, 2024
guardian.co.tt comic relief 23
SCRABBLE ACROSS CROSSWORD 1295
1. Option when one
forgets a tote
6. Things to chew on
10. Short lyrical poem
12. “___, you noblest
English” (“Henry V”)
13. Labor at
14. 1551 in Roman
numerals
15. Icks
16. Surmise
18. Parade spoiler
20. “___ Something
About Mary” (1998
film)
21. Goal
23. Fell
24. Pants measure
27. Soaks, as hemp or
flax
30. Religiously strict self-
control
32. WWII battle site, for
short
33. Bygone autocrat
34. Cloak’s partner
36. Big name in banking
37. Choice word
38. The Bee Gees’ “___
Liar”
39. Daft

DOWN
CONTRACT BRIDGE 1. Authority
2. Akan dance
3. Some longhairs
4. Antlered grazer
5. Antique autos
6. Equal
7. Unhealthily skinny
8. Opposite of agitato 19. Chimamanda Ngozi 25. Friend of Beverly, Linda, 28. Chirp
9. Piques Adichie birthplace and Virginia on “The 29. Classic board game
11. Carpentry fastener 22. Map abbr. Goldbergs” 31. Aforementioned
17. Theater warning 24. Gate fastener 26. Whitewash 35. Old Pontiac

SUDOKU SATURDAY’S SUDOKU SOLUTION

CROSSWORD SOLUTION 1294

WORD WARP
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„ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 Sip and Paint

Parang Night Lime Venue: South Oropouche Kwanzaa Market
Venue: San Fernando Yacht Club Time: 3 to 6pm Venue: Queen’s Hall, PoS
Time: 6pm Time: 10am to 4pm
„ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8
Christmas with the Marionettes 2024 Ponche de Creme & Parang presented by Fundraising Tea Party
Venue: Queen’s Hall, PoS Time: 7pm The National Trust Venue: San Fernando Jama Masjid
Venue: Mille Fleurs Time: 3pm
Joyeux Noel Time: 5 to 8pm
Venue: Presentation College Auditorium „ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15
Time: 7pm Christmas with the Marionettes 2024 Grand Christmas Expo
Venue: Queen’s Hall, PoS Venue: South Park, San Fernando
„ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 Time: 5pm Time: From 11 am
The Nutcracker by Crazy Catholic
Venue: SAPA, San Fernando Time: 6.30pm Thrift and Artisan Market Kwanzaa Market
Venue: Gulf View Community Centre, La Venue: Queen’s Hall, PoS
Christmas with the Marionettes 2024 Romain Time: 9am to 3pm
Venue: Queen’s Hall, PoS Time: 7pm Time: 10 am to 5pm
The Nutcracker by Crazy Catholic
Christmas Drive Thru The Nutcracker by Crazy Catholic Venue: NAPA, PoS
Venue: St Joseph’s Convent, San Fernando Venue: SAPA, San Fernando Time: 6pm
Time: 8 to 10 am Time: 5pm
„ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21
Christmas Market Night „ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 Christmas Market
Venue: MovieTowne, PoS Reflections, A Lighting Exhibition Venue: Savannah Terrace, Hilton Hotel
Time: 5 to 9 pm Venue: Think Artwork TT, Cipriani Blvd Time: 4 to 11 pm
Time: 7 to 9 pm
Festive Artisan Market Kaiso Christmas Lime
Venue: C3 Courtyard, San Fernando „ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 Venue: Kaiso Blues Cafe
Time: 10am NAPS Paradise Parang Time: 7pm
Venue: Offside, San Fernando | Time: 8 pm

Pannist Arya McLeod performs a medley of Soca Parang during the South Park Mall’s annual Christmas celebrations on Saturday.
PHOTO BY RISHI RAGOONATH
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Liverpool beats Man City 2-0 to move nine points

clear atop the Premier League YESTERDAY’S RESULTS

England - Premier League

Liverpool is in control of the Pre-
mier League title race. Manches- Amorim effect Chelsea 3 v 0 Aston Villa
Manchester United 4 v 0 Everton
ter City is in free fall. Ruben Amorim got Manchester
United fans smiling again after a Tottenham Hotspur 1 v 1 Fulham
A 2-0 win against City to move
Liverpool nine points clear at the 4-0 win against Everton. Liverpool 2 v 0 Manchester City
top of the standings and 11 ahead In his first Premier League
of Pep Guardiola’s four-time de- game at Old Trafford, the home Bodo Glimt and Zirkzee’s double
fending champion. crowd serenaded United’s play- on Sunday were his first goals
Goals from Cody Gakpo and ers with “ole” as they played one since the opening game of the
Mohamed Salah exposed the gap of their best performances of the season.
between the title rivals and em- season. It marks a big change Goals had been hard to come by
phasised the deepening crisis for from the boos that rang around under Ten Hag, with United only
Guardiola, whose serial title win- the stadium toward the end of for- scoring eight in nine games in the
ners languish fifth in the stand- mer manager Erik ten Hag’s reign. league before he was fired.
ings. In Amorim’s third game in Rashford began the rout against
“We weren’t perfect, but we charge in all competitions since Everton in the 34th minute and
came close to perfection and taking over last month, United Zirkzee doubled United’s lead five
that’s the only way you can beat a produced its best performance minutes later. Rashford scored
quality team like City,” Liverpool under him, with Marcus Rashford again a minute into the second
head coach Arne Slot said. and Joshua Zirkzee scoring two half and Zirkzee’s second came in
It’s now seven games without a goals each. the 64th after a swift break.
win for City in all competitions, “It is a nice result. It is impor-
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah scores his side’s second goal from the penalty tant with a new coach and a new
including six losses during that
run.
The latest defeat at Anfield
spot during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and
Manchester City at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, yesterday. AP PHOTO
way of playing, we are still learn-
ing. We have to back up this per-
Chelsea run
Third-placed Chelsea moved
could have been even more em- City’s dominance looks increas- bereft of confidence, having formance,” Rashford said. back level on points with sec-
phatic, with Virgil van Dijk hitting ingly likely to come to an end this thrown away a three-goal lead Amorim is undefeated since ond-place Arsenal after inflicting
the post and Salah missing the season, with Guardiola enduring against Feyenoord in the Cham- taking over last month and United the latest loss on Aston Villa.
target when through on goal in the worst losing streak of his man- pions League on Tuesday, just is ninth - four points off the top Goals from Nicolas Jackson,
a game which Liverpool totally agerial career and Liverpool look- days after being thrashed 4-0 by four. Enzo Fernandez and Cole Palmer
dominated. ing a potential champion after Tottenham. While performances on the ensured Chelsea kept up with
The home crowd mocked Guar- such an impressive start under Guardiola’s team could have field are pleasing supporters, London rival Arsenal.
diola, chanting he would be fired Slot. been behind even before Gakpo’s there were protests off it over in- For Villa, it’s eight games with-
in the morning. With his team un- It’s 11 wins from 13 games in opener in the 12th minute, follow- creasing ticket prices. out a win in all competitions and a
able to respond, it was left to him the league for Slot, whose team ing a wonderful threaded cross A banner displayed both inside fifth defeat during that run.
to hold up six fingers in reference also leads the Champions League by Salah. And Liverpool should and outside the stadium read: Villa dropped into the bottom
to the six league titles he has won standings. have wrapped up the game long “Stop exploiting loyalty”. half of the standings in 12th place.
in seven years during a period of Victory against City came days before Salah eventually converted Spurs slip
unprecedented domestic domi-
nance.
after beating European champion
Real Madrid by the same score
a penalty in the 78th when City
goalkeeper Stefan Ortega brought On target Tottenham couldn’t follow
up last week’s stunning victory
“Maybe they’re right, that I line and having already seen off down Luis Diaz in the box. It hasn’t taken long for Amorim against City with another win that
must be sacked (fired) for the re- German champion Bayer Leverk- Guardiola has now lost four to get United’s strikers scoring. would have seen it edge closer to
sults we have, but I didn’t expect usen 4-0. straight league games for the Rashford has three goals in the top four.
(that) in Anfield,” Guardiola said. “I don’t think anyone including first time as a manager, Premier three games under the Portu- Brennan Johnson put sev-
“It’s fine. It’s part of the game. I me would have predicted this,” League stat supplier Opta said. guese, having managed four in 18 enth-place Spurs in front in the
understand completely and ac- Slot said of his team’s start to the The last time City lost four in a before that. second half, but substitute Tom
cept it. We had incredible, incred- campaign. row in the league was 2008, Opta Rasmus Hojlund scored twice Cairney levelled the game before
ible battles together.” In contrast, City’s players look said. in the Europa League win against getting sent off late on.

Mbappé and Bellingham respond to unhappy fans with goals

MADRID  Kylian Mbappé Jude Bellingham, also the verted by Bellingham. Another
made some peace with Real target of some fans’ criticism penalty — which was over-
Madrid’s fans. for recent poor play, had put turned by VAR — was also set to
Mbappé scored in Madrid’s Madrid ahead by converting a be taken by Rodrygo.
2-0 win over Getafe in the Span- 30th-minute penalty. He also The win moved Madrid
ish league yesterday to help assisted in Mbappé’s goal. within a point of league leader
ease the pressure on the France Mbappé had scored only once Barcelona, which lost 2-1 to Las
star. in the team’s last six matches Palmas on Saturday. Madrid,
Mbappé, who has been crit- across all competitions, and the defending champion, has a
icised by some supporters twice in the last nine games. The game in hand.
because of his disappointing crowd at the Bernabeu showed Madrid was one point ahead
performances since joining the patience with the Frenchman of city rival Atletico Madrid,
Spanish powerhouse this sea- throughout the match. which won 5-0 at Valladolid on
son, found the net in the 38th “He played very well, was Saturday.
minute to seal Madrid’s victory active and was as dangerous Also, Villarreal drew 2-2 with Real Madrid’s Jude
at the Santiago Bernabeu sta- as always,” Madrid coach Carlo visiting Girona after leading 2-0 Bellingham celebrates
dium. Ancelotti said. “He scored and and eventually conceding an after scoring the opening
goal during the Spanish La
Mbappé was coming off a created opportunities. He was equaliser seven minutes into
Liga soccer match between
lackluster outing — which in- very active, it’s what we want stoppage time. Real Madrid and Getafe at
cluded a missed penalty kick from him.” Athletic Bilbao rallied to win the Santiago Bernabeu
— against Liverpool in the Mbappé was still far from his 2-1 at Rayo Vallecano with a pair Stadium in Madrid, Spain,
Champions League on Wednes- best, and he did not take the of second-half goals by Oihan yesterday. AP PHOTO
day. penalty kick which was con- Sancet. STORIES AP
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Serie A title race loses significance

after player collapses on field
MILAN — The Italian league title form in the Torino goal.
race didn’t seem so important after
a player collapsed on the field during
a Serie A match, yesterday. Surprise loss
League leader Napoli had won
1-0 at Torino earlier in the day and Lazio’s run of seven straight wins
was waiting to see how its rivals had been brought to an end by a
would fare, especially Fiorentina draw against Ludogorets in the Eu-
and Inter Milan, which were play- ropa League midweek and it was
ing each other later yesterday and worse yesterday as it fell to its first
were just four points behind. loss since October.
However, Fiorentina midfielder Lazio had two goals disallowed
Edoardo Bove fell to the ground and a penalty revoked after a VAR
in the 16th minute of the match, check in a frustrating first half for
which was abandoned shortly af- the visitors.
terward with the scoreline at 0-0. Parma inched four points clear
The 22-year-old Italian was of the drop zone with the win.
swiftly stretchered off to an ambu-
lance and taken to hospital, where
he is in a medically induced coma. First win for Vieira
Fiorentina said initial tests have
“ruled out acute damage to the Patrick Vieira recorded his first
central nervous system and the win as Genoa coach with a 2-0
cardio-respiratory system” and victory at Udinese, which played
that Bove will be re-evaluated in almost the entire match with ten
the next 24 hours. men.
Fiorentina players were dis- Udinese defender Isaak Touré’s
traught on the field and were com- match lasted just 120 seconds be-
forted by staff members as well as fore he was sent off for elbowing
Inter players. Several were openly Genoa’s Alessandro Zanoli in the
sobbing before both teams filed off An ambulance enters the field as Fiorentina’s Edoardo Bove, injured, is surrounded by players during the Serie A face.
the field. football match between Fiorentina and Inter at the Artemio Franchi Stadium in Florence, Italy, yesterday. The match Andrea Pinamonti fired Genoa
was suspended and finally postponed as the injury appeared to be serious. AP PHOTOS in front in the 13th minute and an

Napoli on top
own goal from Udinese defender
half as Napoli pulled away from Torino where Napoli broke the Torino should have levelled al- Lautaro Giannetti in the second
one of its closest rivals as Lazio lost deadlock in the 31st minute. Khvi- most immediately when Saul Coco half all but sealed the result.
Napoli will end the weekend still 3-1 at relegation-threatened Parma. cha Kvaratskhelia kept possession just had to bundle the ball into an Vieira was hired during the inter-
top of a tight Serie A table, while at Lazio stayed on 28 points along as he made his way into the area empty net from close range but national break to replace the fired
least one of its opponents dropped with Atalanta, Inter and Fioren- from the left before laying the ball somehow fell over it instead. Alberto Gilardino and his debut
points. tina, while Napoli moved onto 32. off to McTominay for the Scotland Napoli had numerous chances last week ended in a 2-2 draw
Scott McTominay scored the Atalanta visits Roma today. midfielder to drive into the near to extend its advantage but Vanja against Cagliari.
only goal of the match in the first It was an entertaining match at bottom corner. Milinkovic-Savic was in impressive (AP Stories)

FIFA inspection praises Saudi Arabia

bid to host 2034 World Cup
GENEVA — Ahead of giving Saudi year.
year FIFA president Gianni Infan-
Infan The FIFA report said “it is im
im-
Arabia the men’s 2034 World Cup tino has built strong ties in recent portant to note that the bid in-
to host, FIFA approved the quality years to Saudi Crown Prince Mo- volves significant opportunities
of its bid in a 110-page evaluation hammed bin Salman. for positive human rights impact.”
Saturday that noted higher risks On December 11, in a scheduled Concerns about a Saudi-hosted
related to human rights in the oil- online meeting of 211 national World Cup include that it will re-
rich kingdom. football federations, FIFA will ask peat the issues seen in neighbour-
FIFA’s in-house inspection team them to acclaim without an item- ing Qatar’s 12 years of preparing
noted Saudi Arabia must invest ised vote both Saudi Arabia for to host the 2022 World Cup.
“significant effort and time” to the 2034 World Cup—for which Qatar needed hundreds of thou-
fulfil promises for the tournament only Asian and Oceania members sands of imported labour to work
that comply with international could bid—and the Spain-Portu- in extreme heat and with limited
standards, which were widely gal-Morocco co-hosting bid for legal protections. The UN-backed
criticised this year at the United the 2030 edition. That project International Labor Organization
Nations Human Rights Council. also gives one game to each of Ar- allied with Qatar as the kafala
The Saudi bid also was scored gentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, system was modernised, though
by FIFA staff as “medium risk” which was the original World Cup more slowly and less completely
FILE: Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, left, and FIFA
for huge construction projects to host in 1930. than unions and NGOs wanted. president Gianni Infantino, stand for the anthem prior to the match
build most of the 15 stadiums and Trade unions, human rights FIFA said Saudi Arabia is prom- between Russia and Saudi Arabia which opened the 2018 football World
dozens of new hotels needed, plus groups and lawyers have raised ising “the establishment of robust Cup at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, on June 14, 2018.
picking which months to play the concerns about who will work on workers’ welfare systems to pro-
48-team, 104-game tournament. Saudi construction projects and tect workers connected to tourna- November and December, outside 38 days would be difficult for
Shortly past midnight, local what legal protections they will ment infrastructure.” The Saudi the traditional time of June-July Saudi Arabia. Riyadh is hosting
time, FIFA published a mandatory have in the “kafala” sponsorship bid has committed to working when temperature in the region the multisport Asian Games in the
evaluation of the Saudi project system that ties migrant workers with the ILO but not international routinely exceed 40° Celsius (104 first two weeks of December 2034
that is the only candidate since a to their employer. Two US sena- trade unions or rights groups. degrees). and the holy month of Ramadan
fast-track bidding process was un- tors this month urged FIFA to find The 32-team World Cup in The November-December slot also runs from mid-November to
expectedly started in October last a different host for 2034. Qatar was played in just 28 days in for a 48-team World Cup of about mid-December.
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TTOC/TTCGA congratulates Serrette Victoria
tops GSL
on NAAATT presidential appointment with second
The T&T Olympic Committee
(T&TOC) and T&T Commonwealth
was re-elected First Vice President
(unopposed), Michelle Stoute
the outgoing NAAATT executive
committee for their dedicated ser-
victory
Games Federation (TTCGA) has (Second Vice President), Gor- vice and the significant contribu- In another closely fought match
extended heartfelt congratulations don (General Secretary), Davina tions they have made during their in the ExxonMobil Guyana
to Ephraim Serrette on appoint- Washington (Treasurer), Cuquite tenure. Global Super League (GSL), Vic-
ment as the new president of the Melville (Director), Donelle Staf- President Serrette, who cur- toria overcame Rangpur Riders
National Association Athletics Ad- ford (Director), Michelle Pennie rently serves as one of the TTOC’s to record a ten-run victory at the
ministration for T&T following the (Director), Kelsey Toussaint-Reid vice presidents, will lead a new National Stadium in Providence,
recent general elections held at (Director), and Sherwin Joseph team of executive members that Guyana on Saturday.
Five Rivers Government Second- (Director). includes: After losing their first match,
ary School, Arouca, on Saturday. Serrette, a proud alumnus of the Riders were looking to get
Former president of the Fairleigh Dickinson University, • Paul Voisin — 1st Vice their points tally moving but they
NAAATT, Serrette, 67, completed was a distinguished athlete who President came up against a slick looking
a triumphant return to the head represented T&T at prestigious • Michelle Stoute — 2nd Vice Australian outfit who were full of
of organisation after beating in- events such as the NCAA Cham- President confidence after their own win-
cumbent George Comissiong 56 to FILE: Ephraim Serrette, president of pionships, CARIFTA, CAC, Com- • Jehue Gordon — General ning start to the tournament.
21 votes. the National Association of Athletic monwealth Games, and the Pan Secretary Nural Hasan won the toss for
Comissiong’s tenure was Administration (NAAATT) American Games. • Dexter Voisin — Assistant Riders and elected to field first,
shrouded with concerns about Dexter and Paul and Jehue Gor- His extensive experience and Secretary he may well have been regret-
the athletes’ performances at the don, who served with Comissiong, leadership both on and off the • Davina Washington — ting the decision when glancing
Paris Olympics, where not a single being re-elected by 77 delegates track have made him a well-re- Treasurer at the scoreboard in the ninth
medal was won, dating back to his from the 39 clubs that were pres- spected figure in athletics. • Cuquie Melville — Director over and seeing the opposition
entry into his position as president ent. Each club was entitled to two Having previously served from • Michelle Alleyne-Pennie — cruising at 70-0 with both Victo-
back in 2021 during the COVID-19 votes, but not all clubs were repre- 2007-2021 as NAAATT president, Director ria openers timing the ball and
pandemic. sented by two delegates. Serrette brings a wealth of expe- • Kelsey Toussaint-Reid — finding the gaps.
It was a clean slate for Serrette’s Others on Serrette’s slate in- rience, knowledge, and a deep Director Blake McDonald was the first
Athletic Allience slate, which com- cluded an experienced supporting commitment to the continued de- • Donelle Stafford — Director to fall for a well-made 40 off 29
prised a mixture of youth and ex- cast made up of former T&T mar- velopment of athletics within T&T. • Sherwin Joseph — Director deliveries and the old adage of
perience with the Voisin brothers athon champion Paul Voisin, who The TTOC/TTCGA also thanked “one bringing two” saw fellow
opener Joe Clarke succumb in

Paul fifth in Champions League ride

the next over for 32. Mahedi
Hasan and Rishad Hossain were
the pick of the bowlers for Rid-
ers and after the strong start reg-
APELDOORN, Netherlands — Trin- skilled and experienced field. ular wickets saw Victoria pegged
idad and Tobago’s Nicholas Paul Britain’s Matthew Richardson, back. A score of 151-6 meant that
secured fifth place in the men’s a triple medallist at the 2024 Paris Riders were still in the game if
keirin event during round three Olympic Games, clinched the vic- they could build some partner-
of the UCI Track Champions tory with a sensational surge. ships of their own with the bat.
League on Saturday. The competition now heads to Soumya Sarkar was the glue
Paul’s performance in the final London on Friday for the next that held Riders chase together,
marked a stark departure from two rounds at the Lee Valley the Bangladeshi southpaw struck
his dominant tactics earlier in VeloPark with Holland’s harrie an impressive half century with
the day. Lavreysen leading the overall 51 off 42 deliveries from the top
In the opening rounds, Paul standings with 106 points, five of the order but when he fell as
delivered an impressive victory, ahead of Richardson while Co- one of player of the match Cal-
staying close to the leaders before lombian Cristian Ortega is third lum Stow’s three wickets in the
launching a powerful attack with with 84 points, and the 26-year- game, the Riders had it all to do
just over a lap to go. old Paul a further six points be- at 108-4 with a little over five
His explosive finish left his ri- hind in the fourth spot with 78 overs left.
vals trailing and showcased his with Australian Leigh Hoffman, Rishad Hossain kept the Riders
sprinting prowess. and Holland’s Jeffrey Hoogland, hopes burning in the 18th over
However, in the final race, Paul next with 53 points each. with a well struck and timely six
faced challenges. When the bell Paul, who had finished sec- dispatched off Max Birthisel but
rang for the last lap, he found ond in the sprint during round Dominc Drakes and Corey An-
himself at the back of the pack. two on November 29, and third derson shut up shop for Victoria
Despite his efforts, he strug- in the time trial also had a sev- in the final two overs to see Vic-
gled to find the speed and space enth-place finish in the sprint in toria run out winners.
needed to contend with a highly Apeldoorn. (CMC) T&T’s Nicholas Paul Victoria now look the team
to beat in the GSL and sit top of

Jamaican netball stars shine in the table on four points with two
wins from two matches.
The standings don’t look so
pretty for Rangpur Riders who

Suncorp Super Netball League honours are rooted to the bottom of the
table without any points from
their first two fixtures.
MELBOURNE, Australia — Jamaican Wilson, also of the Adelaide Meanwhile, Junior Sinclair
netballers Jhaniele Fowler-Nemb- 2024 SUNCORP SUPER NETBALL TEAM OF THE YEAR Thunderbirds, was equally im- will join the Guyana Amazon
hard, Latanya Wilson, and Sham- pressive, finishing second in both Warriors squad as a temporary
era Sterling-Humphrey have been GS: Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard Shamera Sterling-Humphrey deflections (82) and intercepts (42). replacement for Keemo Paul.
named to the Suncorp Super Net- (Swifts), GA: Kiera Austin (Vixens), (Thunderbirds) The Adelaide Thunderbirds en- Sinclair has been part of the Am-
ball League Team of the Year on
WA: Georgie Horjus (Thunderbirds), Bench: Attack: Sophie Garbin joyed a banner year, with their azon Warriors set up since 2022
C: Kate Moloney (Vixens), WD: (Vixens), Midcourt: Liz Watson and has played 17 matches for
Saturday. dominance extending beyond
Latanya Wilson (Thunderbirds), (Lightning), Defence: Ashleigh Ervin
Fowler-Nembhard who rep- their championship triumph. Lau- the franchise over the last three
GD: Sunday Aryang (Fever), GK: (Lightning).
resents the New South Wales ren Frew was named Rookie of the CPL seasons.
Swifts, showcased her trademark Year, head coach Tania Obst earned Keemo Paul is expected to re-
dominance this season, with 813 goals from 846 goal attempts. birds, was a defensive stalwart, the Joyce Brown Coach of the Year join the Amazon Warriors squad
the eight-time MVP amassing a Sterling-Humphrey, who was leading the league in defensive title, and goal-shooter Lucy Austin in time for their match against
league-leading 1,571.5 net points. a key player for the champion- rebounds (36), intercepts (44), and was honoured as the Fast5 Player the Rangpur Riders on Wednes-
She also topped the charts with ship-winning Adelaide Thunder- deflections (96). of the Series. (CMC) day.
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P’ville, St Joseph’s Convent (PoS) reach SSFL Girls’ Intercol final
Pleasantville Secondary and St Jo- Fernando. Leading the way for the ti- seph’s Convent (PoS), coached Darwent at San Juan North Sec- ary 5-4 on sudden-death penalty
seph’s Convent (PoS) will meet in tle-favourite Pleasantville Secondary by former national women’s ondary School Ground Bourg kicks.
this year’s Secondary Schools Foot- was star striker Nikita Gosine with a team captain Tasha St Louis, Mulatresse, San Juan. This, after both teams played
ball League (SSFL) National Girls’ hat-trick to up her season tally to 34 eked out a 1-0 win over East In- Last week in the lone quarter- to a 1-1 draw at the end of their
Coca-Cola Intercol final at the Ato goals, while Khairiyah Fortune and tercol winners, San Juan North final, St Joseph’s Convent Port- 80-minute quarterfinal at Cour-
Boldon Stadium, Couva, on Thurs- Natalia Gosine, Nikita’s sister, added Secondary, courtesy of a sec- of-Spain defeated Tobago Zone land Recreation Ground, Black
day. the others for the southerners, who ond-half strike from Kaitlyn champions Signal Hill Second- Rock.
This, after both teams registered have also captured the South Zone
contrasting wins in their respective Girls’ Championship Division League
semifinal matches yesterday. and Intercol titles under the super- Pleasantville
Secondary’s Nikita
Down South, Pleasantville Second- vision of coach Brian London so far
Gosine, second from
ary, still beaming from their 3-0 win this season. left, celebrates one
over Five Rivers Secondary in the For Miracle Ministries PHS, Sydney of her goals against
SSFL National Girls’ “Big Five” final Pollard got her team’s lone item to Miracle Ministries
last week, brushed aside Miracle briefly make the score 4-1 late in the PHS with her
Ministries Pentecostal High School second half. teammates during
5-1 in their semifinal at Naparima In the other semifinal, North Zone an SSFL Intercol
College ground, Lewis Street, San double-crowned champions St Jo- Girls’ semifinal at
the Lewis Street
grounds yesterday
in San Fernando.
T&T’s senior Soca Warriors coach Dwight PHOTO BY DANIEL
Yorke, left, is welcomed aboard by TTFA PRENTICE
president Kieron Edwards last month.
PHOTO COURTESY TTFA

Edwards announces new thrust

amid bold TTFA recruitment plans
In a significant development for the be back and forth in Trinidad and
Trinidad and Tobago Football As- Tobago during the period. When
sociation (TTFA), president of the you hire someone to make a cake,
Trinidad and Tobago Football Fed- you can’t give them the recipe. He
eration (TTFA), Kieron Edwards, has his recipe and formula in terms
has outlined a forward-thinking of how to get the job done, and we
strategy to strengthen the national are here to support him,” Edwards
team. stated.
Speaking on the WESN TV pro- Edwards highlighted that the
gramme hosted by Andre E Bap- TTFA is in discussions about at-
tiste on Saturday, Edwards revealed tracting individuals with ancestral
that the federation is pursuing a connections to the country.
multi-faceted approach to player There are also talks of a possible
development and recruitment. inclusion of high-profile names
Central to this plan is the deci- such as Manchester United’s on-
sion for head coach Dwight Yorke, loan player Jadon Sancho, who
a former T&T, Aston Villa, and Man- boasts both T&T and Guyanese
chester United striker, to travel to heritage.
and from T&T to have discussions “We are in discussions with sev-
with potential overseas players eral persons with heritage from the
overseas, while the local coaches diaspora, not just at the senior level
and technical team continue to but also the youth level,” added Ed-
manage and nurture homegrown wards.
players on the ground. Edwards emphasised that the
Yorke’s supporting technical federation’s current discussions
staff comprises Derek King, who are part of a broader vision to re-
was appointed the caretaker coach juvenate Trinidad and Tobago foot-
following the sacking of Angus Eve ball.
in July, as an assistant coach along The goal is to combine the skill
with England’s Neil Wood, while and passion of local players with
Anthony Crea is the strength and the experience and technical prow-
conditioning coach from Australia, ess of overseas players to create a
where Yorke had his first successful formidable team capable of making
stint as a coach with Macarthurs FC a mark on the global stage.
in the Australian A-League back in The TTFA president added that
2022. they are still in discussions with
“The coach will be doing his due the Saudi Arabia national team for
diligence to get up to speed with a possible friendly international
the international players; he will this month. (CMC)
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The champion

Five-year-old Sneaky Cheeky, right, the Shaffick Mohammed owned and Ramesh Ramroop trained with
apprentice jockey Tristan Phillips astride, accelerates away from his challengers, Crown Prince with jockey
Dillon Khelawan of John O’Brien Stable and C’est La Vie with apprentice Ridge Balgobin of Jimmy Rampersad
stable, to win the Stewards Cup (GR II) open to WI Bred 3YO and imported 2YO and over horses at Santa Rosa Shaffick Mohammed, left, the owner of Sneaky Cheeky, receiving the
Park, Arima, on Saturday. Stewards Cup from Robert Bernard, the president of Arima Race Club
Management Committee during the Day 12 programme which took place at
Santa Rosa Park in Arima on Saturday. PHOTO BY RALPH BANWARIE

Winning connection Sneaky Cheeky

lights up Santa Rosa
KELVIN ‘N’ and winning his first Grade One
event.
The five-year-old mare Sneaky When contacted by Guardian
Cheeky gave trainer Ramesh Ram- Media, Ramroop said, “This horse
roop his first Grade One success is a very good horse, and she ran
in his career after she won Satur- to her true potential. She has her
day’s feature, the Stewards Cup, problems, but finding the issue
the symbol of Sprinting suprem- and working on it is the main
acy by two and a quarter-lengths thing. Really, I was very confident
at Santa Rosa Park, Arima. that Sneaky Cheeky would win.
The Shaffique Moham- She is a difficult horse to train,
med-owned horse was sent off as as in the United States she was a
the 6-5 favourite to win the big- tearaway.
gest sprint of the 2024 season. That has proved a challenge
Sneaky Cheeky, superbly rid- with the exercise rider doing
den by apprentice champion much of the work. I must com-
Tristan Phillip, made winning the mend apprentice champion
Stewards Cup look easy. Tristan Phillips for riding a most
On a sloppy main track, punters beautiful race and winning as
made the Sneaky Cheeky the one he should, in hand. We worked
that will have to beat in a tough out that C’est La Vie would set a
Jubilant owner Shaffick Mohammed, centre, with hand upraised, trainer Ramesh Ramroop, left, and family in and competitive Stewards Cup, strong pace along with General
the winner’s circle with Sneaky Cheeky and apprentice jockey Tristan Phillips after the horse won the and she obliged in fantastic fash- JN, so we hoped to sit in behind
Stewards Cup (GR II) at Santa Rosa Park in Arima on Saturday. PHOTOS BY RALPH BANWARIE ion. and wait until 500 metres out to
Ramesh Ramroop was the main go for glory. Tristan did that so
of the day, saddling two winners well, and when he allowed her to
go and challenge for the lead, the
When De Mark Buss MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2024 LAST DRAW: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2024 race was already over. She quick-
Marks Times played Marks Times played PLAY WHE PICK TWO ened well and stayed on power-
10.30am 1pm 4pm 7pm Total 10.30am 1pm 4pm 7pm Total fully to the line.
01 CENTIPEDE 9 10 10 8 37 19 HORSE 9 11 10 5 35 TODAY’S STAR BETS 10.30 am 12 34 When asked about being the
02 OLD LADY 7 4 9 3 23 20 DOG 7 5 8 14 34 6 (Belly)
18 (Water Boat) top trainer on Stewards Cup day,
03 CARRIAGE 9 4 12 5 30 21 MOUTH 9 6 10 5 30 1 pm 16 22
04 DEAD MAN 7 4 8 15 34 22 RAT 5 4 7 11 27 23 (House) Ramroop stated, “Luck strikes for
05 PARSON MAN 6 7 11 3 27 23 HOUSE 8 10 8 5 31 35 (Big Snake) 4 pm 28 you sometimes.”
12 (King) 10.30 am 6 (Belly) 1 pm 15
06 BELLY 9 9 6 6 30 24 QUEEN 6 7 8 11 32 Asked what’s next for Sneaky
07 HOG 9 12 4 2 27 25 MOROCOY 5 5 8 9 26
08 TIGER 4 7 7 8 26 26 FOWL 6 9 12 8 35
BACKUP MARKS 7 pm 1 11 Cheeky, Ramroop explained,
09 CATTLE 7 4 8 11 30 27 LITTLE SNAKE 10 4 7 12 33 1-5-12-24-29-32 “The Gold Cup, we have over
10 MONKEY 10 6 6 3 25 28 RED FISH 7 12 5 4 28
PREFERRED LINES Under: (Last Monday) three weeks to get ready for the
11 CORBEAU 8 11 4 5 28 29 OPIUM MAN 5 12 8 5 30 10.30 am..................................... 7-1
12 KING 9 5 5 10 29 30 HOUSE CAT 4 8 4 9 25 2 (Old Lady) 4 pm 2 (Old Lady) 7 pm
3-5-6-8 1pm............................................ 10-8 2,000-metre event, and I am not
13 CRAPAUD 6 7 12 5 30 31 PARSON WIFE 10 12 9 8 39 4 pm.. ........................................ 9-13 worried about the distance. I am
14 MONEY 7 7 10 11 35 32 SHRIMP 7 11 4 6 28 PICK FOUR 7 pm........................................ 17-32
hoping for the best, and it would
15 SICK WOMAN 10 7 8 10 35 33 SPIDER 6 12 7 2 27 10.30 am Under: (Last Monday) PICK TWO SELECTIONS be good if we could keep her
0 7 1 6 2-11 5-14
16 JAMETTE 11 8 6 11 36 34 BLIND MAN 9 2 6 7 24 10.30 am................... 7-7-3-4
17 PIGEON 7 8 5 5 25 35 BIG SNAKE 5 7 6 8 26 1 pm 1 pm........................... 3-7-3-9 sound. I am confident that she
1 7 4 4 CASH POT
18 WATER BOAT 9 9 3 10 31 36 DONKEY 5 4 8 11 28 4 pm........................... 3-2-9-4 will go very well in the FCB Gold
5 7 pm........................... 0-8-8-9 SELECTIONS Cup, and should she win that, she
Play Whe—Under: (Last Monday) 4 pm 9 3 5 3-7-13-15-18
10.30 am: 31 (Parson Wife) 1 pm: 23 (House) 4 pm: 29 (Opium Man) 7 pm: 20 (Dog)
PICK FOUR SELECTIONS RESULTS will no doubt be the Horse of the
7 pm 5 0 4 9 5668 4-6-9-10-11 Mx 4 Year.”
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Continuing Matthews helps Melbourne

PAGE 38
Renegades to first WBBL title
T&T’s Marathon
tradition NATIONAL HELICOPTER SERVICES LIMITED

Bafasports’ intention to continue the

TT International Marathon in 2025 is
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
applaudable and a great relief.
The rich history of the signature National Helicopter Services Limited, a leading provider of offshore helicopter
road race must continue beyond its transport and related services to the energy and state sectors, is seeking to
42 years. It is more in demand in recruit suitably qualified professionals to fill the following positions:
the post-COVID-19 pandemic period
when the 5K distance has become
the dominant weekly race staple. DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
While the 5K race caters to the The Director of Maintenance (DOM) reporting to the General Manager The Director of Operations (DOO) reporting to the General Manager is
needs of recreational runners/walk- is the lead position under the Aircraft Maintenance Organisation the lead position under the Aircraft Operator Certificate (AOC) and is
ers, the marathon is one of the ulti- (AMO) and is responsible for managing the full range of NHSL’s responsible for managing the full range of NHSL’s operations function
engineering functions by ensuring serviceable and airworthy aircrafts ensuring safe and efficient service delivery to our clients whilst
mate tests of physical, mental, and whilst adhering to Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Regulations adhering to Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Regulations (TTCAR’s),
emotional endurance and the power (TTCAR’s), manufacture, industry and organisation requirements. industry and organisation requirements. The DOO leads, coaches,
to conquer. The DOM leads, coaches, mentors and develops the staff of the mentors and develops the staff of the Operations Department.
Engineering Department.
It is estimated that roughly 1.1 mil- Major Duties and Responsibilities:
lion people run a marathon yearly, Major Duties and Responsibilities: Works closely with the Director of Maintenance (DOM) to
which is .01 per cent of the world’s Works with the Director of Operations (DOO) to ensure ensure maintenance and flight operations are coordinated fully,
maintenance and flight operations are fully, efficiently and safely efficiently and safely in executing the daily flight programme.
population (Sayer, 2017). coordinated and periods of forecasted, preventative or heavy Determines and maintains the core manpower levels, skill sets
For 42 years, the organisers of maintenance do not interfere with the daily flight programme. and competencies required among the flight and ground crew to
the TT International Marathon have Determines and maintains the core manpower levels, skill sets support effective departmental performance.
and competencies required for the successful achievement of the Identifies, evaluates and resolves issues regarding department
provided local, regional, and inter- engineering functions. inefficiency/ineffectiveness, recommend and implement action
national runners an opportunity to Identifies, evaluates and resolves issues regarding department steps to support improvement within the function.
be part of history. runs often lead to meditative states, inefficiency/ineffectiveness, recommend and implement action Ensures the overall management of the department, its policies,
steps to support improvement within the function. procedures, systems and practices are relevant to support
The benefits of participating in helping to clear the mind and en- Manages, administrates and improves maintenance activities to and maintain a culture of high performance and continuous
a marathon extend far beyond the hance focus. Many runners expe- maximize aircraft serviceability, availability and reliability whilst improvement whilst adhering to regulatory requirements.
finish line, impacting health, mental rience “runner’s high,” a euphoric managing safety and associated costs. Performs line check duties when required and able to fly the line
Ensures the overall management of the department, its policies, at least 25% of the monthly pilot roster.
well-being, social engagements, and feeling that fosters mental sharpness procedures, systems and practices are relevant to support a
self-discovery. and creativity. culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Required Qualifications and Competencies:
A valid Trinidad and Tobago ATPL with IR and AW-139 type rating
Required Qualifications and Competencies: or acceptable equivalent.
Physical health benefits • Increased resilience: Overcom- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licence (Rotorcraft) with at least At least five (5) years flight operations managerial or command
ing the physical and psychological one of the following type ratings: Sikorsky S76 C++/D and or AW experience.
• Enhanced cardiovascular challenges associated with training 139 or acceptable equivalent. A minimum of 6000 flight hours, with at least 1500 offshore and
At least five (5) years Aviation experience maintaining the same PIC experience on a medium twin.
health: Training for and running and completing the race instils resil- aircraft category of the company with at least one (1) year in the Strong Leadership, Interpersonal, Communication, and Business
a marathon strengthens the heart ience and confidence that carry over capacity of returning aircraft to service. Savvy Skills.
Excellent knowledge of Civil Aviation Regulations and practices.
and improves circulation. Regular to other aspects of life. At least five (5) years in a managerial or senior supervisory
Tertiary Level Education or Post Graduate qualification in Aviation
position leading a maintenance department of over twenty
long-distance running promotes persons. will be an asset.
efficient oxygen delivery to mus- Social benefits Strong Leadership, Interpersonal, Communication, and Business Proven ability to motivate staff and manage a diverse team on
time sensitive projects.
cles, lowers resting heart rate, and Savvy skills.
Possess a high degree of integrity, tact, diplomacy and corporate
Knowledge of TTCAR’s and the ability to implement and work
reduces the risk of cardiovascular • Building community connec- with Maintenance Management IT systems and software. spirit.
diseases such as hypertension and tions: Joining running clubs or train- Tertiary Level Education & Formal Management Training will be
an asset.
coronary artery disease. ing groups creates opportunities for Proven ability to motivate staff and manage a diverse team on
making new friends and building time sensitive projects.
• Increased endurance and fit- supportive networks. Possess a high degree of integrity, tact, diplomacy and corporate
spirit.
ness: Marathon training enhances
muscular endurance and physical • Inspiring others: Marathoners
fitness. Runners build stronger mus- often become role models for friends Detailed applications together with copies of all documentary evidence of Academic
cles, joints, and bones, essential for and family. Their dedication and Qualifications, Licences, Training and Experience and the names of two Referees should reach:
maintaining long-term mobility and perseverance can inspire others to
reducing the risk of age-related con- pursue their fitness goals, creating a Director HR & Administration
ditions like osteoporosis. ripple effect of positivity.
National Helicopter Services Limited
• Weight management: The cal- Self-discovery NHSL Heliport
orie burn during marathon training Camden
and the event contribute to effective • Setting and achieving goals:
weight management. Combined with Completing a marathon symbolises
P.O. Bag 685
a balanced diet, it supports fat loss discipline and perseverance. It is a Couva
and helps maintain a healthy body powerful reminder that consistent
composition. effort and dedication make challeng-
Or
ing goals attainable.
Chief Manpower Officer
Mental health and • Overcoming self-doubt: Cross- Ministry of Labour & Small
cognitive benefits ing the finish line validates runners’
ability to push through limitations, Enterprise Development
• Stress Reduction: Running is fostering a sense of empowerment. Level 3, Duke Place
a natural stress reliever. It helps re- 50-54 Duke Street
duce cortisol levels and releases en- • Lifelong lessons: Marathon
training imparts valuable lessons
Port-of-Spain
dorphins, often called “feel-good”
hormones. Training for a marathon in time management, patience, and
provides an effective outlet for cop- adaptability. These skills are trans- No later than December 06, 2024
ing with daily stresses. ferable to personal and professional
life, enriching the runner’s overall UNSUITABLE APPLICATIONS WOULD NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED
• Improved mental clarity: Long experiences.
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T&T’s Makaira Wallace holds the national

flag as she shows off her silver medal won in
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4km swim in one hour and 41 minutes again next year. PHOTO BY SHASTRI BOODAN
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Seales’ spectacular spell stuns

SCOREBOARD
West Indies vs Bangladesh
2nd day, 2nd Test

Bangladesh at Sabina Park

BANGLADESH 1st innings
M.l Hasan Joy c +DaSilva b Roach 3
S. Islam c + DaSilva b S Joseph 64
M. Haque c +DaSilva b Roach 0
S. Hossain b S Joseph 22
Kingston, Jamaica—Jayden Seales order, led by Mehidy Hasan Miraz L. Das c Hodge b Seales 1
delivered a masterclass in pace and Taijul Islam, mounted a stub- J. Ali c DaSilva b S Joseph 1
bowling with sensational figures born resistance. The duo batted M. Hasan Miraz c S Joseph b Seales 36
of 15.5-10-5-4 as the West Indies for 116 balls, adding 41 runs while T. Islam c Greaves b A Joseph 16
skittled out Bangladesh for 164 frustrating the West Indies bowl- T. Ahmed c Athanaze b Seales 8
on the second day of the second ers. Their stand ended when Tai- H. Mahmud not out 5
N. Ranaina b Seales 0.
Test here at Sabina Park yester- jul Islam fended an Alzarri Joseph
Extras (b1, lb6, nb1) 8
day. bouncer to third slip for 16. TOTAL (71.5 overs) 164
His performance saw him go Seales returned to clean up Fall of wickets: 1-8, 2-10, 3-83, 4-88,
into the record books with the the tail with ruthless efficiency, 5-95, 6-98, 7-139, 8-159, 9-160, 10-
7th most economical spell in Test taking the final three wickets for 164
cricket since 1977 for bowlers de- just five runs. Taskin Ahmed’s Bowling: Roach 15-2-45-2, Seales
livering a minimum of 60 balls. attempt to pull a short ball re- 15.5-10-5-4, Shamar Joseph 15-3-49-
The Trinidadian ensured the sulted in a sharp catch by Alick 3, Alzarri Joseph 14-3-29-1, Greaves
hosts held a commanding po- Athanaze at second slip, courtesy 7-2-14-0, Hodge 4-0-14-0, Brathwaite
sition, and by stumps, the West of Da Silva’s reflexes. 1-0-1-0.
Indies had reached 70 for 1, with Mehidy’s hook shot found the
Kraigg Brathwaite and Keacy hands of a fine leg, and Nahid WEST INDIES 1st innings
Kraigg Brathwaite not out 33
Carty steadying the ship after the Rana’s leg stump was uprooted Miklye Louis c Das b Rana 12
early loss of Mikyle Louis. by a pinpoint delivery to end the Keacy Carty not out 19
Earlier, it was Shamar Joseph innings. Extras (b5, lb 1) 6
who set the tone, dismantling the Bangladesh’s seamers re- TOTAL (1 wicket 37 overs) 70
Bangladesh batting lineup with a sponded with disciplined bowl- Yet to bat: Alick Athanaze, Kavem
fiery spell. After a solid 73-run ing, conceding only 16 runs in the Hodge, Justin Greaves, Joshua Da
partnership between Shadman ten overs before tea. After the in- Silva, Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach,
Islam and Shahadat Hossain, terval, Rana’s fiery spell yielded Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph.
Joseph triggered a dramatic col- the wicket of Louis for 12, caught Fall of wickets: 1-25
lapse. From 83 for 2, the visitors behind off a sharp delivery.
slumped to 98 for 6 in the space Taijul Islam extracted turn and Bowling
Hasan Mahmud 7-2-16-0,
of 34 balls, with Joseph account- bounce from the surface, keep- Taskin Ahmed 8-5-11-0,
ing for three key dismissals. ing both Brathwaite and Carty Nahid Rana 9-0-28-1,
Joseph first ended Shahadat’s in check. Despite his accuracy, Taijul Islam 10-7-7-0,
resilient knock of 22, breaching he failed to claim a wicket, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz 3-1-2-0
his defence with a delivery that seven of his ten overs being
uprooted the stumps. He then maidens. The West Indies skip- Toss: Bangladesh.
forced Jaker Ali into an awkward per Brathwaite, unbeaten on 33, Umpires: Asif Yaqoob, Khumar
pull shot, resulting in a top edge West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales PHOTO COURTESY CWI MEDIA and Carty, on 19, ensured there Dharmasena.
that lobbed behind for an easy were no further setbacks before TV Umpire: Nitin Menon.
catch by wicketkeeper Joshua Da Shadman’s outside edge, giving carnage, edging Seales to first slip bad light ended play prematurely Reserve Umpire: Zahid Bassarath.
Silva. Da Silva his fourth catch of the for just 1. for the second consecutive day. Match Referee: Jeff Crowe.
innings. Litton Das fell amid the After lunch, Bangladesh’s lower (CMC)
In his next over, Joseph found (CMC)

Matthews helps Melbourne Renegades to first WBBL title

Melbourne, Australia—West Indies
Women’s captain Hayley Mat- BRIEF SCORES
thews put in an all-around mas-
Melbourne Renegades 141/9
terclass to help the Melbourne
in 20 overs (Hayley Matthews
Renegades to their maiden WBBL
69, Georgia Wareham 21; Charli
championship following a rain-af- Knott 3-28, Grace Parsons 2-29)
fected 7-run victory over the Bris- beat Brisbane Heat 90/6 in 12
bane Heat here at the Melbourne overs (Jess Jonassen 44*, Georgia
Cricket Ground. Redmayne 16; Hayley Matthews
Matthews followed a brilliant 2-24) by 7 runs (DLS method)
knock of 69 with two crucial
wickets in the second half of the mayne for 16.
match, as the Renegades posted The Renegades then turned to
141 for nine and then restricted player of the match Matthews in
the Heat to 90 for six following the seventh over. Despite conced-
their DLS-adjusted target of 98 ing a boundary to Jess Jonassen,
from 12 overs. Matthews struck twice in two de-
This historic win marked a re- liveries, dismissing Charli Knott
markable comeback for a team (7) and Laura Harris (0) to swing
that had never reached a final the momentum decisively. The
before and finished with the Heat’s hopes flickered as Jonassen
wooden spoon last season. Their hit a six and a four off West Indies
campaign began with three losses all-rounder Deandra Dottin in the
in their first five games but culmi- 10th over, but Dottin responded
nated in a stunning six-game win- Hayley Matthews, centre, celebrate one of her two wickets with her Melbourne Renegades teammates. by removing Lauren Winfield-Hill
ning streak to lift the trophy. After Wareham’s dismissal, runs. a duck in the first over. Jemimah for three.
Matthews anchored the in- Matthews shifted gears, smash- Matthews reached her half-cen- Rodrigues was dismissed in the With 30 runs required off the
nings while seizing every oppor- ing three boundaries off Shikha tury in 47 balls and added three second over for one, leaving the final two overs, the Heat man-
tunity to find boundaries. The Pandey during the power surge. more boundaries in the final Heat at 15 for 2. Rain interrupted aged just 11 in the penultimate
Barbadian partnered with Geor- Matthews and Naomi Stalenburg, overs before departing for a 61- the game for 33 minutes, and over. Needing 19 from the final six
gia Wareham, who contributed who chipped in with 16 key runs, ball 69. upon resumption, the target was balls, captain Sophie Molineux
a steady 21 off 21 balls, to add 41 added 45 runs for the fifth wicket. The Heat’s chase started disas- revised to 98 from 12 overs. The bowled a clutch over, holding her
runs for the fourth wicket, to sta- Charlie Knott was the pick of the trously, with WBBL veteran and Heat soon slipped to 27 for 3 as nerve to secure the Renegades’
bilise the innings. bowlers with three wickets for 28 top scorer Grace Harris falling for Molineux removed Georgia Red- long-awaited place in history.
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SEALES HELPS
RESTRICT
West Indies vs Bangladesh
in a two-match Test series
scheduled in
the Caribbean from
November 22 - December 4
APPLAUSE

BANGLADESH PAGE 38

Tough draw
SNEAKY CHEEKY, who was
ridden by apprentice jockey
Tristan Phillip won the 2024
Arima Race Club Stewards Cup
Tottenham H
Hotspur’s
otspur’s Son Heung-Min
Heung-Min, left,
left and
event at Santa Rosa Park in
Fulham’s Issa Diop in action during an Arima on Saturday. The Ramesh
English Premier League football Ramroop-trained mare who
match at the Tottenham Hotspur was the 6-5 favourite clocked
Stadium, London, yesterday. 1:12.10 seconds to deny a very
The match ended 1-1. competitive field on a soft main
AP PHOTO track.

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