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2014 Guyana Festival CancelledThis years Guyana Festival, which was scheduled to be held on June 22, 2014 at the Soccer Centre in Vaughan, has been can-celled. The decision to cancel was made by The Guyana Festival Commit-tee at its May 22 meeting. Tentatively, the Festival has been re-scheduled for June 21, 2015 at the same venue.

In letter relaying the deci-sion, Guyanas Toronto Consul General Sattie Sawh indicated that it was taken after a very lengthy discussion that en-

compassed all of the levels of planning of the Festival. It was

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year, and that the emphasis and focus of our Committees work should be put to next year, 2015, and beyond.

Consul General Sawh indicated that next year will be significant for the Festival. It will be the 20th Anniversary of its staging in Toronto. It will also coincide with Province wide celebrations and events for the PanAm Games, at which Guyana will be participat-ing. She said that the Festivals important 20th Anniversary will help to fuel a grand celebration in 2015, and will serve as a kick off to observances for Guyanas 50th Independence Anniversary in 2016.

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enjoying a round of golf. Major Financial Sponsors included Toronto Escape, Island Mix Restaurant & Lounge, Terence Lee Real Estate Law, York Region District School Board, First Canadian Title, SNAP Scarborough, Enriched Academy and Fiori Fashion & Accessories.

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St. Stanislaus Col-lege (Toronto) Alumni Association (SSCAAT) will again be hosting its ever popular Annual Carib Jam Short Pants Fete on Friday, Au-gust 1. This years venue for the usually sold out Jam will be Pickerings West Rouge Community

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Saldenah launcheS 2014 Junior carnival BandLouis Saldenahs Mas K Club River of Mirrors 2014 Band held its Chil-drens Costume Launch at its Mid-

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It was a perfect June 1 day on for the Junior Launch, as the kids joyfully paraded their 2014 River of Mirrors costumes on a stage set up outdoors at the back of the Bands Mas Camp. The Launch was very well attended, by parents, social media photogra-phers and camp supporters.

Fuh Fun For St JoSephS high alumni pre Summer FeteTorontos exciting Fuh Fun Band will once again be the main attraction at the St Josephs High (Toronto) Alum-ni Annual Pre Summer Fete. Saturday, June 7 is the date and Pickerings West Rouge Community Center (270 Rouge Hill Drive) the venue. DJ Tee Cee will spin the tunes in between Fuh Funs ever energetic sets.

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Guyana In The Limelight, For All the Wrong Reasons

The Guyana government on Sun-day expressed deep concern at the decision by the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) to relocate the 3rd Test Match with New Zealand and denied the governing bodys asser-tion that the recently passed Cricket Administration Bill would result in governmental interference in the management of the game.

The government also accused the WICB of seeking to violate Guyanas sov-ereignty. It is hoped, that the arrogance and contempt assumed by the WICB, as it purports to give directions to a sovereign Government of a CARICOM member state, is noted, said the Ministry of Sport in a lengthy statement.

The Antigua-based regional governing body has said that t decided to shift the West Indies-New Zealand match after failing to convince President Donald Ra-motar against assenting the Bill.

The WICB has serious reservations that the Cricket Administration Bill which was passed in the Guyana National Assembly thrusts the administration of cricket in Guyana from an independent body to the Government of Guyana. This the WICB views as undesirable and incon-sistent with International Cricket Council tenet, the body has stated.

Following is the full text of the State-ment issued by the Guyana government:

The Government of Guyana notes with

deep regret the decision of the West Indies Cricket Board to relocate the Third Test between West Indies and New Zea-land, from Guyana. We observe with even greater concern, certain assertions made by the WICB regarding this matter and we feel compelled to respond.

On May 30Th 2014 at about 4.35pm, Mr. Dave Cameron, President of WICB, wrote to His Excellency, President Donald Ramotar, raising certain concerns in respect of the Guyana Cricket Adminis-tration Bill. In that letter, Mr. Cameron re-quested an opportunity to study the Bill and the Constitution, in order to be able to provide more detailed comments at a later stage. In the interim, he requested that the President not assent to the Bill until there is agreement in relation to the matters raised. The letter requested a response by 6 pm that day.

At or about 6.22 pm that day, the Honourable Minister of Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony, responded. In a covering e-mail, the Minister explained that the President was out of Georgetown and that he was duly instructed to respond on the Presidents behalf.

At 6.54 pm, the Minister received an e-mail from Mr. Cameron, indicating that the response was unacceptable and that the response which he requires must be done under the Seal of the President . The email then informs that WICB will proceed with its decision to move the match.

It is hoped, that the arrogance and contempt assumed by the WICB, as it purports to give directions to a sovereign Government of a CARICOM member state, is noted. That aside, the statement issued by the WICB was clearly structured to convey a very jaundiced impression of their exchanges with the Government on this matter.

The Government of Guyana does not discount the fact that the West Indies Cricket Board maybe looking for a scape-goat in this matter, since their agents in Guyana were restraint by a Court Order from acting or holding themselves out as officers of the Guyana Cricket Board and as agents of the WICB. The net result be-ing that WICB has no agents in Guyana to act on their behalf in relation to hosting of the Third Test between West Indies and New Zealand.

One cannot help but wonder, whose interests the WICB really represent, is it that of cricket or some unknown vested agenda.

This Bill which was found so offensive, seeks to bring transparency, account-ability, and good governance to the administration of cricket in Guyana and to address the plethora of allegations of rigged and fraudulent elections, financial irregularities and lack of accountability in respect of cricket administration, inter alia, because of the absence of legal personification in its structure. This Bill

does not, in any way whatsoever, allow or permit, directly or indirectly, Govern-ments involvement in the administration of cricket in Guyana, save and except a singular instance, where the Minister is ascribed a function when the Act comes into operation. After that initiating act, the Ministers role disappears.

Government, therefore, rejects all or any contention or insinuation that this Bill presents an opportunity for Govern-mental intrusion into the administration of cricket in Guyana. It is recognized that these charges are emanating from a particular grouping and their spon-sors who perceive this Bill as an end to their dominance over administration of cricket, and who many feel, are the architects of the chaos which the Bill is designed to arrest.

The Government is not surprised by the chameleon outburst of the AFC. This is a party that masquerades as a pros-ecutor of accountability, transparency and good governance, concepts which form the very raison detre of this Bill. However, they withheld support from this Bill in the National Assembly having participated in the Parliamentary Select Committee that produced a consensus report. And have now joined forces with an extrinsic organ that is attempting to meddle in the internal affairs of our country and thwart our constitutionally enshrined law making process.

Having on May 26 cel-ebrated its 48th Inde-pendence Anniversary, Guyana has since been in the limelight both here in Canada and in the Caribbean Region, for a couple of very wrong rea-sons. Here in Canada, attendees to the May 24 Guyana Independence Awards Gala, held at the Guyanese owned Empire Banquet Hall, were shocked by Guyanas Consul General Sattie Sawhs Feature Address announcement that this years annual Guyana Festival has been cancelled. Consul General Sawh advised that the Festivals Management Commit-tee had taken the difficult decision at its Planning Meeting earlier that week.

Patrons who may have subsequently ventured to the Banquet Halls Bar seeking liquid consolation for the disap-pointment caused by the CGs announce-ment, were further shocked to discover that there no EL Dorado Rum available for consumption. One patron expressed his utter astonishment that an Annual Guyana Independence Gala, hosted by a Guyanese-owned Banquet Hall, could be without any El Dorado Rum. He stated that as far as he was aware, none of the innumerable Caribbean Community events he had ever attended during the past thirty plus years had ever received any kind of financial sponsorship or sup-port from Bacardi or Captain Morgan, the rums that were available. What a way to celebrate your countrys Independence he said, shaking his head in utter disbelief.

The cancellation of the Guyana Festival

was very quickly followed by the West Indies Cricket Boards (WICB) June 1 an-nouncement of its decision to relocate the 3rd Test of its 2014 Home Series against the visiting New Zealand from Guyana. The Test had been scheduled for June 26 30th at Guyanas Providence Stadium. It will now be played instead at Barbados Kensington Oval.

In an Official Release, the WICB said the dates of the Test would remain the same, and the relocation had to come about because of the Boards disagree-ment over the Cricket Administration Bill that was passed by the government of Guyana recently. The bill thrusts the administration of cricket in Guyana from an independent body to the govern-ment. It includes the formation of a new Guyana Cricket Board as a legal entity and facilitates the creation of a Cricket Ombudsman, among other things.

WICB had serious reservations about bill and felt it was inconsistent with the tenets of the International Cricket Council.

After failing to get an assurance from his Excellency President Donald Ramotar that the bill wont be signed till terms are mutually agreed upon, WICB decided to shift the Test match out of Guyana, saying it had been left with no option but to relocate the third Test.

The WICB regrets having to take this course of action and seeks the un-derstanding of cricket fans and stake-holders in Guyana, the Board said. The WICB will continue to review all matters pertaining to cricket.

The Guyana Cricket Administration Bill that seeks to provide legal admin-istrative guidelines for cricket had been passed by on May 15 Guyanas National Assembly after several days of heated parliamentary debate. Sport Minister Dr. Frank Anthony who presented the bill to the National Assembly said it was draft-ed after extensive consultations with all stakeholders following recommendation in a ruling made by the High Court.

Dr. Anthony pointed out that the bill firstly makes it legal for the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) to be established as a corporate body comprising the Demerara, Essequibo and the Berbice Cricket Boards, all of which will also be made corporate entities.

A section of the bill will address the issue of phantom voting for the election of persons for administrative positions and at the same time, gives limited power to the Minister of Sports.

The National Assembly was also told that the bill provides for better financial accountability. As such, the GCB, under this new legislation will be required to present timely audited financial reports to the National Assembly, as well as the National Sports Commission.

The Subject Minister added that the recommendations from the Chief Justice in his rulings were taken into consideration and were clearly crafted in the bill. Issues raised during public consultations over a period of time were also taken into consideration.

Minister Anthony added that he is confident that all the past issues which

once hampered cricket in Guyana have been addressed in the bill.

With the passage of the Bill Guyana joined two other Caribbean nations, Trinidad and Tobago, and Barbados which made the governing bodies for cricket legal entities.

This bill also will bring to an end the life of an Interim Management Commit-tee which was established following a court battle and the Chief Justices ruling in 2011. It was first read in the House on December 20, 2012 and was sent to a Special Select Committee where it was under consideration until the report was laid in the House on August 7, 2013.

In an immediate response The Guyana Government expressed deep concern at the decision by the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) to relocate the 3rd Test Match with New Zealand and denied the governing bodys assertion that the recently passed Cricket Administration Bill would result in governmental inter-ference in the management of the game. The government also accused the WICB of seeking to violate Guyanas sovereign-ty. It is hoped, that the arrogance and contempt assumed by the WICB, as it purports to give directions to a sovereign Government of a CARICOM member state, is noted, said the Ministry of Sport in a lengthy statement.

Weve included the Ministers full Statement in this Issue so as to allow our Readers to judge for themselves whether the Guyana Governments posi-tion is justified.

Whether it is or isnt one thing thats absolutely certain is that Guyanese, both here and back home, are now probably wishing that their countrys 48th Inde-pendence Anniversary could have been celebrated by far more happier news.

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Barbados-China Visa Waiver Agreement SignedBRIDGETOWN, Barbados and China have signed a visa waiver agreement that Bridgetown said would allow for increased cooperation between the two countries.

Foreign Affairs and Foreign and For-eign Trade Minister, Maxine McClean, said the Mutual Visa Abolition Agree-ment with China will allow diplomatic, governmental and cultural personnel to negotiate viable opportunities for part-

nership and investment.McClean told the local and Chinese of-

ficials that the signing of the agreement demonstrated governments recognition of facilitating exchanges and enhancing cooperation through travel.

McClean acknowledged that for the last 37 years there was a rich bilateral relationship between Barbados and China and pointed out that the areas of

cooperation between the two countries had been diverse, with some 21 gov-ernment agreements on economic and technical agreements signed.

These agreements include the signing of an economic and technical agreement and three banking agreements on accounting procedures to the tune of BDS $16 million (One BDS dollar=US$0.50 cents).

The Foreign Minister said the Fre-

undel Stuart government had made considerable progress in utilising the grant funds provided by China with the submission of 11 potential projects in areas such as agriculture, renewable en-ergy and infrastructural development.

She said that Barbados had already started the process of fine-tuning its system for issuing visas for Chinese ordinary passport holders.

health miniStry inveStigating chikungunya caSeSBRIDGETOWN, The Ministry of Health is investigating seven suspected cases of the Chikungunya virus. In a May 30 release, the Health Ministry said while there are no positive cases of the mos-quito borne illness, samples taken from persons with symptoms of the disease were sent to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) in Trinidad for testing and results are expected soon.

According to health officials, rou-tine tests of any patient with symp-toms of Chikungunya have been

conducted since December 2013, when the disease was first reported in the Caribbean region.

On May 30 there were reports of two suspected cases of Chikungunya in persons who had just returned from Dominica where medical officials have been dealing with a major outbreak.

Chikungunya, a virus more com-monly found in Africa and Asia and transmitted by the aedes aegypti mosquito that causes the more deadly dengue fever, was first de-tected in the eastern Caribbean five months ago.

Since then, it has jumped from is-land to island, sending thousands of patients to the hospital with painful joints, pounding headaches and spik-

Carmetas DemiseBRIDGETOWN, More than three decades of service at the Grantley Adams International Airport is now no more.

Carmetas, the store run by the Bar-bados Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (BADMC) and which is named for the late culinary icon Carmeta Fraser, has closed its doors for the final time, and about six workers are facing the breadline.

These include two supervisors,

two cashiers and two general work-ers. There has been no official word from management, but sources said that the store, which was opened at the old airport in 1980, has been consistently making small losses since 2012 and that it had been making small profits or breaking even up to the year prior.

It is understood that staff received notice of the pending closure via let-ter two weeks ago. The original plan was for the store to close on May 24, with the last working day being May 31. A change in plans saw the closure of the store and the last day of work coinciding.

ing fevers. Chikungunya is normally not deadly and symptoms begin to dissipate within a week.

CARPHA has described the chi-kungunya virus and dengue fever

as growing public health threats in the Caribbean. The Agency says it will convene a special networking symposium focusing on these viruses on June 12.


been in power since 2004, is hoping to improve on its slender majority in the House of Representatives, where it holds nine of the 16 seats.

The ABLP suffered its first electoral defeat in 2004 after nearly 30 years in power under the leadership of the iconic but controversial Bird family.

UPP Election Manifesto Launched

ST. JOHNS, Antigua, Ahead of the June 12 General Election, the ruling United Progressive Party (UPP) has launched its 2014 manifesto promising to build a new port and explore space technology.

The manifesto the Peo-ples Charter was presented during a May 29 ceremony . UPP deputy leader Harold Lovell said it was based on ten main pillars ranging from economic stability and honour and dignity.

These include the construc-tion of a new port, a modern performing arts centre and the exploration of space

technology .The UPP also committed to continuing its exist social programmes.

The United Progressive Party, seeking a third term in office, is being challenged by the main opposition Antigua and Bar-buda Labor Party, led by Gaston Browne.

About 48,000 people are registered to vote, according to the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission.

The last general election was held in March 2009 and the UPP, which has

dominican WinS caricom Song competitionROSEAU, Dominica, The Islands Goodwill Ambassador Michele Henderson has won the 2014 Carib-bean Community (CARICOM) song competition with her composition entitled Celebrating CARICOM.

I am very happy that my work has been recognized and was considered worthy of regional attention and I want to congratulate all the other entrants and the other ten finalists who have participated in the competition as well, Henderson said on the state-owned DBS I feel very proud that our little island Dominica can come up on top for a change, in a regional competition. I am very excited about it and I would like to thank all the people who helped, contributed and encouraged.

More than 50 regional artistes from 15 countries participated in the competition that was first held last year. The aim of the competition was to engender the full participation of CARICOM nationals in compos-ing and selecting a CARICOM song which will be used at official func-tions including meetings of CARI-COM Heads of Government and at international events.

Dominica had three other competi-tors and Henderson will receive the US$10,000 prize.

The song will be presented to the general public for the first time on July 1 during the CARICOM summit in Antigua.

rum Backing aSSuredCASTRIES, St.Lucia, Prime Minister Dr. Kenny D. Anthony has assured Caribbean rum producers that a marketing campaign to position Au-thentic Caribbean Rums in Europe and internationally has the backing of Caribbean governments.

Dr. Anthony was speaking at a regional rum exposition in St. Lucia, which hosted 16 Caribbean rum producers and journalists from six European countries.

The Prime Minister acknowledged that despite victories at rum festi-vals worldwide, the Caribbean had a lot to do to maintain its foothold in traditional markets in Europe and to establish new markets globally.

He said although the region was

known for the absolute quality and excellence in the rums produced, it still had to deal with competition in the international market.

The Authentic Caribbean Rums campaign should market the Carib-bean personality and the fact that Caribbean producers are the best at what they do, Anthony said.

The exposition was organised by the West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers Association (WIRSPA) to introduce to the visiting European journalists the Authentic Caribbean Rum marketing campaign and the mark associated with it.

Dr. Frank Ward, Chairman of WIR-SPA said the exposure was very im-portant for producers because their industry throughout the islands and territories have always been export oriented.

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Fledgling Charity Treats Homeless To Lunch

mayor green SueS chronicle For g$100 millionGEORGETOWN, City Mayor Ham-ilton Green has announced that he has taken legal action against the State owned media publication, Guy-

ana Chronicle, suing the company for in excess of $100 million dollars, for what he says is a libelous article writ-ten in reference to him.

Im a very fair man, those who know me will tell you but due to a very nasty piece of writing; an article which was published in the Chronicle newspapers about me, I was advised by my Attorney Mr. Rex Mc Kay to take legal action, Green told the

GEORGETOWN, Many homeless and less fortunate persons around George-town were on June 1 fed by vibrant and passionate youths from a newly-formed non-governmental charitable organiza-tion, Dream For Today Foundation. The organisation has been formed with the aim of reducing poverty and mak-ing a valuable contribution to commu-nities. Its feeding activity commenced around Guyana Stores Ltd and then proceeded to Bourda Market, before concluding at the Burnham Court in the vicinity of the Promenade Gardens.

This marks the third such activity the group has undertaken since its forma-tion. Prior to the June 1, the organiza-tion held fundraisisers to facilitate its

intended feeding activity.Members of the NGO offered ap-

proximately 100 recipients from all the mentioned areas an ideal one-course meal in an initiative that was part of the groups set objective feeding the less fortunate as the NGOs prime mission. Many recipients awoke to the call to uplift a box of food for lunch, and expressed abundant thanks for the NGOs generosity.

Apart from the feed mission, the group has donated clothes to orphan-ages and other institutions. It is nearing one year into its existence with a com-mendable mission to provide voluntary services and necessities to the less fortunate in Georgetown, and to the or-

phanages that are in dire need of basic supplies and other amenities.

Members of that NGO take seriously

this admonition from the venerable Ma-hatma Gandhi: You must be the change you wish to see in the world.

media on May 30. According to a release from the Office of the Mayor and City Council, Green has taken action against the Guyana Chronicle for an article written about him in which the editors of that newspaper sought to use to enhance the impo-sition of Ms. Carol Ryan Sooba.

The Chronicle has been breach-ing basic protocols of good jour-nalism, particularly in their report-ing on issues emanating from the City Council. While we encourage freedom of the press we also wish not to decouple that freedom from responsibility.

In an editorial which was published by the Guyana Chronicle on May 18, 2014 Mayor Green was accused of amongst other things, persecuting females in leadership positions within the Council.

City Mayor Hamilton Greens proclivity for making war on females who assume leadership positions in the citys hierarchal construct is well recorded, and three female Town Clerks prior to the appointment of Ms. Carol Sooba, as well as his new ally, Patricia Chase-Green, have been relentlessly persecuted and pilloried by GreenThieves do not like fellow

thieves who trespass on their turf. During the period 2004/2005, Green had relentlessly campaigned to have city Public Relations Officer Royston King relieved of his position on the basis of incompetence and misman-agement, and prosecuted for fraud and corruption, the article stated. However, during a May 30 press conference, Deputy Mayor Patricia Chase Greene debunked the accusa-tions leveled against Mayor Green. It is not true, it is the Mayor and councillors of the city of Georgetown who nominated Ms Beulah Williams for post of Town Clerk, her termina-tion was done through the Local Government Ministry after a commis-sion of inquiry, and the same done to Yonette Pluck, who was also elected by the Mayor and councillors I stand for principle It is the Mayor who has been pushing women in the Council. It is the Mayor who agreed that women should be push-ing themselves for higher positions in the Council and the Mayor is the one who tolerated the person who currently occupies the post of Town Clerk, for her to be given time off for eight years to pursue her studies. Chase Greene added.

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wa Amani and Africa Milele.The stunning styles were modelled

by past and present students of Bish-ops High, with the event, which was held at the Herdmanston Lodge, see-ing the support of over 100 patrons, who were treated to looks inspired by Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Afri-ca, Nigeria, Ghana, Morocco, Rwanda and Cameroon.

guyaneSe WinS neW york $3 million lottery JackpotNEW YORK, A Rockefeller Cen-ter security guard who bought a scratch-off lottery ticket on his lunch break won the $3 million jackpot.

Lottery officials said Rafik Sulai-man, a 58-year-old father of three and immigrant from Guyana, bought the $10 ticket from a vend-ing machine at a Pronto Pizza on 48th Street. He is one of eight winners who were presented with

prizes by New York Lottery repre-sentatives on Thursday.

Sulaiman said he bought the only ticket in the vending machine and took it back to work, where he scratched it off to find he had won the jackpot.

I went back to the guy to verify, he said. Sulaiman, who lives in Asto-ria, finished his work day and went home as usual.

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Rushdie At JA Literary FestivalKINGSTON,, Salman Rushdie, author of the novel, The Satanic Verses, for which Irans Ayatollah Khomeini issued a death sentence or fatwa against him, visited Jamaica just recently. Rushdie was among a mouth-watering line-up of literary stars appearing at this years May 30 June 1 Calabash International Literary Festival, which was staged at Jakes in the normally quiet Treasure Beach fishing village in St Elizabeth.

Rushdie, a Briton of Indian descent, published The Satanic Verses, his fourth novel, in 1988 and a year later was telephoned by a BBC journalist and told that he had been sentenced to death by the Ayatollah Khomeini who accused him of being against Islam, the Prophet and the Quran, according to Rushdies website.

The author thought he had done a work inspired in part by the life of Prophet Muhammad who is worshipped by Islamists. The title is said to refer to the satanic verses, a group of alleged

Quranic verses that allow intercessory prayers to be made to three Pagan Mec-can goddesses. In the United Kingdom, the novel received great reviews, placing him among the finalists for the 1988 Booker Prize and winning the 1988 Whitbread Award for novel of the year.

But within months Rushdie was enemy number one for radical Islamists who accused him of blasphemy and mocking their faith. A fatwa calling for his death to be executed by any Isla-mist was issued by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, then Supreme Leader of Iran, on 14 February 1989. Reports are that the fatwa was followed by several failed assassination attempts on Rushdies life. He has since been under police guard.

Buggery law review needed Says pJ pattersonKINGSTON, Former Prime Minister PJ Patterson is urg-ing that the debate over Jamaicas buggery law be framed within the context of current world trends and the realities that various differ-ences exist in the society. Patterson, addressing a May 27 Rotary Club of Spanish Town meeting at the Police Officers Club in St Andrew, said both sides of the debate those for, and those against repealing the buggery law should find some common ground on which to resolve their differences in opinion.

He said the society has to engage in a more meaning-ful conversation on the issue, which must take place in an environment that recognises and accepts that there will be differences in peoples sexual preferences.

Patterson, who served as prime minister from 1992 to 2006, said there is a certain level of privacy that should not be invaded and there is already an accepted code as to what are considered ap-propriate public displays of relationships from that which happens in the privacy and confines of ones house.

However, he was quick to point out that those advocat-ing for changes to the law must also demonstrate toler-ance towards those who do not share their views.

Those who wish to have changes must accept the right of persons to speak freely, reflecting their convic-tions and they cant expect to have all the say going one way, they must expect oth-ers to have contending posi-tions, he added.

20,000 Smartphone Sales AnticipatedKINGSTON, Telecoms company Digicel says that it will introduce the lowest priced smartphones on the local market as part of its ongoing drive to widen ac-cessibility to mobile internet.

According to Digicel, with the price set between J$4,000 and J$6,000, the com-pany expects to distribute over 20,000 of the new devices throughout the month of June based on current demand.

Handsets will include its own brand along with others from Alcatel, Huawei and Amgoo. Distribution director, Patrick King said that nearly one million custom-

ers use mobile data on Digicels network and the increased population coverage due to its efforts can only be positive for entertainment and enterprise.

Last month Digicel completed the con-struction of an additional 187 cell sites, bringing the total number of 4G Mobile sites on the Digicel network to over 600, a release from the company said.

King also commended the govern-ment in its recent effort to reduce the duty on smartphones as it ensures that access and affordability of mobile Inter-net are increasingly within reach.

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KINGSTON, Conglom-erate GraceKennedy will consider listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) or a similar de-veloped market in the medium-term, manage-ment has indicated.

Its all part of realising shareholder value for a stock that trades on the Jamaica Stock Exchange at roughly half its book value.

Concurrently, GraceK-ennedy bought 2.8 million of its own shares so far under its buy-back programme. This is aimed at increasing the demand for shares and influencing the stock price.

Based on our strategy and vision going forward in terms of unlocking shareholder value, we believe we should look at the possibility of listing on a stock exchange outside of the Carib-

bean, GraceKennedy Group CEO Don Wehby told Caribbean Business Report following the companys May 28 annual general meeting at its Harbour Street, Kingston headquarters. Wehby set up an internal team to test the willing-ness of developed markets to accept a GraceKennedy listing.

I have done my own research and I think London is the option, he opined.

The UK remains a key market for GraceKennedy and the listing would tap into its strong consumer base in that market. GraceKennedy earned $43 billion of its $67.2 billion revenues from Jamaica, followed by Europe at $11.1 billion, North America at $9 billion, Caribbean and other at $3.9 billion and Africa at $78.9 million, according to 2013 annual financials.

puBlic ServantS compenSation policy completedKINGSTON, Government has com-pleted a wide ranging compensa-tion policy for the public service.Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller

said her administration is taking steps to develop an instrument that deter-mines how we pay public sector work-ers for the work they do. Rest assured then, that you will be hearing more about this new reclassification and the new regime when it is put in place.

She assured public sector work-ers that her administration would be seeking every opportunity within the context of wage restraint, to do what it can to enhance their welfare.

The prime ministers remarks came at the May 30 Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) 95th annual general meeting, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, in downtown Kingston.

Already, I gave instructions to the NHT (that) when they are building in areas suitable for public servants, there should be an allo-cation. Simpson Miller stated.

$30 million gunS, ammo haulKINGSTON, An estimated $30 mil-lion worth of guns and ammunition have been taken off the streets of Jamaica since the start of the year.

Police data from January 1 to May 24, this year, has shown that 250 firearms and 3,417 rounds of ammu-nition have been recovered. And on may 29 Police confirmed that an-other nine guns and more than 1,000 rounds were seized in St Catherine.

A breakdown of the guns confis-cated, as indicated by the police statistics, showed that 154 pistols and 37 revolvers were taken off the streets. Twenty-six homemade weapons were also seized along with 18 rifles, eight

sub-machine guns and seven shotguns.The total of 250 weapons represents

a decline from the 273 firearms seized during the same period last year. However, there was an increase in the number of rounds of ammunition confiscated, as 893 more rounds were seized this year compared to last year.

The police report that 244 persons were arrested for breaching the Firearms Act, an increase of 13 over last year. Devon Watkis, assistant commissioner of police, told local

media that the police will not be relenting in their quest to rid the streets of these deadly weapons. He said these efforts will be sustained throughout the year, and aid in the reduction of the more than 456 shooting incidents since the start of the year.

He said each operation they encounter is now allowing them to refine their approach and the com-missioner is fully in support of the cops efforts.


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Caribbean Airlines Facing Lawsuits Over Guyana 2011 CrashPORT-Of-SPAIN, A US court ruling has now paved the way for Caribbean Airlines to be sued by passengers who were on board Flight BW 523 when it crash-landed in Georgetown, Guyana in 2011. On May 29 an online news site, Caribbean News Now, reported that the Eastern District Court in New York had ruled against CAL.

The court found that Guyana is not a party to the Warsaw Convention, which is an international convention that regu-lates liability for international carriage of people, luggage, or goods. The ruling declared that the treaty, which places a cap on the amount of damages to be paid, does not govern the CAL case.

This effectively clears the way for CAL to be sued by passengers on the flight, which originated at NewYorks JFK In-ternational Airport, to sue for emotional trauma and personal injury, and leaves the amount of damages to be awarded open to the courts discretion. An inves-tigation into the incident found that a pilot error led to the crash.

The news report said: Caribbean Air-

lines, filed a motion to dismiss for lack of sub-ject matter jurisdiction claim-ing that Guyana is a party to the Warsaw Conven-tion and that the US was not one of the specified forums in which an action against an air carrier could be brought under the Warsaw Convention.

The local carrier contended that Guy-ana is a party to the treaty because the United Kingdom ratified the Warsaw Convention on behalf of its colonies in 1935 when British Guianathe prede-cessor to Guyanawas a British colony and that it did not need to take any further action when it became indepen-dent. But Miner and Casey successfully argued that Guyana never took formal actions to properly and effectively ratify

or accede to the Warsaw Convention following its independence from the United Kingdom in 1966.

Additionally they argued the govern-ments of Poland, the United States, and the International Civil Aviation Organisation do not list Guyana as a High Contracting Party to the Warsaw Convention.

On July 30, 2011, at 1.30 am, the Boeing 737-800 crashed and broke into two on landing at Guyanas Cheddi Jagan airport. The plane came to a stop just before it went over a 200-foot ra-vine. Several of the 157 passengers were injured but there were no deaths. Guya-

nese citizen Noel Elliot of Washington, DC, suffered a broken leg and had to be flown back to New York, where his leg was later amputated.

The Caribbean News Now report said Colson Hicks Eidson attorneys Curtis Miner and Stephanie Casey filed several lawsuits against CAL on behalf of Rajendra Persaud, 64, and Prampatie Persaud, 64, who live in Florida, Shanti Persaud, 34, and her two children, ages ten and seven, of Guyana, were all passengers on Flight BW 523 and suf-fered personal injuries when the plane overshot the runway and broke in half. The complaint asserts common-law neg-ligence claims and claims for damages under the Warsaw Convention.

The report quotes Miner as com-menting on the outcome: This ruling is significant as it allows us to move forward with pursuing our claims against the airline in the United States and seek damages for the plaintiffs who suffered from severe emotional distress as a result of this accident. The ruling may also impact airlines that fly between Guyana and the United States in that claims of passengers who fly roundtrip from Guyana will not be cov-ered by the Warsaw Convention, which is seen as being protective of airlines over passengers.

Murder Toll Now At 187PORT-OF-SPAIN, Two murders in south Trinidad on June 2 have taken this years murder toll to 187.

Roopchand Harripersad of De Verteuil St, Lambert Village, San Fernando, was found dead around 8 a.m. He had a single gunshot wound to the head. The 41-year-old, who worked odd jobs, was found by one of his employers in front of his home. He was released from jail about two weeks ago, and was well known to the police.

Earlier, 17-year-old Michael Miguel, was found dead in Claxton Bay. No arrests have been made

for both murders. On June 1, a close-knit communi-

ty in Morvant was left in mourning, after two brothers, aged nine and 15, were killed and their teenage cousin wounded in a gang-related incident at their home. Teenager Jamal Brathwaite and his brother Jadel Holder had just had lunch at their mothers home at Petunia Avenue, Coconut Drive, Morvant, around 3 pm when two gunmen raided the small-two storey duplex.

Homicide detectives said the intruders ordered the siblings to lie face down on the floor of the living room, before shooting each once in the back of their heads at close range. The shooting was witnessed by relatives.

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minister Blocks videoPORT-Of-SPAIN, Sport Minister Anil Roberts has effectively blocked the Congress of the People (COP) from investigating a ganja video show-ing a man resembling a Govern-ment minister rolling a joint. The minister opted not to speak on the issue when he appeared before COP officials at the COPs Flagship House headquarters in St Clair, making it clear the matter was in the hands of his attorneys.

On May 21 TV6 News last aired a video clip which showed an indi-vidual resembling a Government minister and sounding like him unwrapping a cigarette, placing a quantity of marijuana inside the cig-arette skin, and then rolling it back together, all in the presence of a group of people, mainly comprising women, in what looked like a hotel room with the number 201. Roberts has not confirmed or denied he is the man in the video.

He has instead attacked Opposi-tion Leader Dr Keith Rowley, saying no voodoo and Opposition politics will stop him from performing his duties. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, at the May 24 United Na-tional Congresss (UNC) fourth an-niversary celebrations at Mid Centre

Mall in Chaguanas, said the video was in the public domain a year ago and conveniently reappeared on the news headlines on the eve of the Joint Trade Union Movement (JTUM) and Opposition march against the Government last week. However, she assured all allegations of wrong-doing will be looked into.

The COP, of which Roberts is a member, appointed a commit-tee comprising COP chairman Carolyn Seepersad-Bachan, Clyde Weatherhead, Ann Mac Philip and Dr Anirudh Mahabir to investigate the matter.

Roberts met with the committee on May 30 at the COPs flagship house but opted to exercise his right to silence. Questioned following the meeting, Roberts said he met with his party members to plan election strategy.

Asked if he was still a COP mem-ber, he responded, Of course! before jumping into his vehicle and being driven away.

Seepersad-Bachan however told the media Roberts indicated he was not willing to speak. She expressed disappointment at his move, saying the matter has been too long in the public domain.

Meanwhile, Mahabir said no one has come out and actually made an allegation saying it was Roberts in the video and one wonders what is he to answer. However, he noted the matter has gripped public attention.

PORT-OF-SPAIN, The Congress of the People last night suspended Sports Minister Anil Roberts from the party over his failure to co-operate with them in the con-troversial ganja video matter. The decision was taken following an emergency meeting at COPs Operations Centre in Charlieville, Chaguanas. It came more than two weeks after the video, which shows a man resembling a Government minister rolling what appears to be a marijuana cigarette in a hotel room with two women, was aired.

Roberts has refused to confirm or deny whether he is the person in the video and last week also refused to co-operate with COP executives at a meeting specifi-cally called to view the video and address the matter. In making the announcement following last nights meeting, COP leader Prakash Ramadhar said the party felt it had no other option, as the matter has long been occupying public debate. He said after serious consideration, the executive agreed that Roberts did not co-operate with them to clarify the issue, whether he was in the video and whether any illegal activity was be-ing committed at the time.

Based on his failure to co-operate, Ramadhar said they agreed that he will not be allowed to participate in, or represent the

party in any form or fashion and they will also take steps to have him removed as a member. Asked if this was a suspension, Rama-dhar said yes, adding that accord-ing to the Westminster system that we follow, in a situation where an issue is unresolved the minister should step aside. He suggested that Roberts should step aside as a Government Minister as well, but said for now the COP was doing its part. We will be exploring every option to sever any and every tie with Roberts, he said.

Noting that Roberts was entitled to the presumption of innocence before guilt, Ramadhar said he will still be given an opportunity for a fair hearing before the executive if he chooses to do so.

Asked about the possibility of Roberts suing over the decision, Ramadhar said their decision was purely political one, but said they would deal with the legal matter when and if it comes. Asked whether he felt Prime Minis-ter Kamla Persad-Bissessar should remove Roberts from her Cabinet, he said, The Prime Minister is entitled to her processes, but hes a member of the party and he went into the election on a COP ticket. The Prime Minister will have her responsibility. He said the decision was to be communicated to Roberts last night.

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CRIMINAL LAW: DISCHARGESIn my criminal practice, I find life is full of surprises. A common phenomenon is clients who conveniently for-get to mention that they have a criminal record. In some cases for the same offence before. In dealing with these particular clients, I find that they omit to mention their criminal record because they have misconstrued what transpired when

their charge was originally dealt with. In many of these cases, clients would have pled guilty and ended up with a criminal record but they fail to recognize the grav-

ity of the outcome of the case because they did not receive any serious conse-quences (i.e.: jail time or monetary fines).

Please note that the mere fact that you did not go to jail does not mean that you got off scott free. By pleading guilty to an offence, you are admitting to com-mitting the offence alleged and the outcome can lead to a criminal record.

If you are charged with a criminal of-fence, it is always in your best interests to seek legal advice. If you choose not to retain a lawyer and enter a guilty plea, be sure that you understand what the outcome can be. In other words, what your sentence would be.

In our criminal justice system it is possible for an accused person charged with certain criminal offences to be found guilty or to enter a guilty plea and NOT have a criminal record. Section 730(1) of the Criminal Code states:

Where an accused, other than an organization, pleads guilty to or is found guilty of an offence, other than an of-fence for which a minimum punishment is prescribed by law or an offence pun-ishable by imprisonment for fourteen years or for life, the court before which the accused appears may, if it considers it to be in the best interests of the ac-cused and not contrary to public inter-ests, instead of convicting the accused, by order direct that the accused by dis-charged absolutely or on the conditions prescribed in a probation order...

An absolute discharge means the accused is deemed not to have been con-victed; a conditional discharge required

that the accused person do something, or satisfy some conditions and be on probation for a period of time. Once the accused person completes the conditions and the probationary period elapses, the discharge becomes absolute.

It is worth noting that for the Judge to grant a discharge, he/she must be satisfied that the disposition is in the best interests of the accused and not contrary to the public interest.

Generally speaking, in order to receive a sentence of a discharge, the accused person must not have had any criminal antecedents and the Judge must be satisfied having regards to the stipulations of in S. 730(1) of the Criminal Code. While no criminal convictions are registered, the police and courts keep a record of discharges. Therefore, if you are convicted of a subsequent criminal offence or even charged again, the police and courts will be able to see your earlier discharge.

After all is said and done, the best thing you can do if you are charged with c criminal offence is seek legal advice from a criminal lawyer. Talk to a lawyer before you make any admissions to the police, crown attorney or court as doing so may save you a lot of hassles later on.

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Excuse me, sir, but does your dog bite? a jogger asks. The old man looks over his newspaper and replies, Nope. As soon as the jogger enters the yard, the dog begins snarling and growling, and then attacks the joggers legs. As the jogger flails around in the yard, he yells, I thought you said your dog didnt bite!

The old man mutters, Aint my dog.

2. photo trapA motorist gets caught in an automated speed trap that photographs his car.

He later receives a ticket in the mail for $40 with a photo of his car.

Instead of payment, he sends the police department a photograph of $40.

A few days later, he gets a letter from the police department with a picture of handcuffs.


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X-RAyS: X-rays are an essential compo-nent for complete oral treatment. Tartar build up that occurs below the gum line that cannot be seen by the hygienist can only be identified through x-rays. They

also reveal decay that occurs in between the teeth as well as the health of the bone which supports your teeth. There are three types of x-rays that are most commonly taken in the dental office; each kind of x-ray is used to diagnose specific concerns. Whether it is to identify if there is an infection or lesions or to diagnose if wisdom teeth are going to be a concern, all of those issues require an x-ray.

MEDIcAl HISTORy: It is important to provide a complete medical history including medications you are taking, and any allergies you may have to medications. You may be asked questions regarding your family medical history, and any past surgeries you have had and any immune deficiencies. Remember, your mouth is just a small part of your overall health.

Have you ever been advised by your physician to take antibiotic treatment before your dental appointment? If so, it is pertinent to notate this information so the appropriate medications can be provided should you still require such treatment. Also, if you are nervous dur-ing dental appointments it is important to advise your dental team so that they can take necessary steps to ease you into your dental treatment.

PROBING: Pocket probing is impor-tant because it reveals the depth of the gums around each tooth. The depth is measured in millimeters. Measurements between 1mm to 3mm are considered within reasonable limits. It is important to understand that the larger the pocket depth, the more bacteria that can live in between your gums and teeth thus resulting in gum disease and bone loss.

ScAlE/clEANING: Scaling is the clini-cal term for hygiene cleaning. During your initial visit your hygienist may or may not be able to complete your cleaning. Depend-ing on how long it has been since your last cleaning there may be a lot of tartar build up that has developed underneath the gum line. In some instances you may need to come back for a second treatment for the hygienist to complete the cleaning. If you have sensitivity or there is a large amount of tartar on the teeth below the gum line, you may require localized anesthetic for the treatment to be completed

EXAMINATIONS: Examinations are usually completed after your full mouth has been cleaned. It is important for a full cleaning to be complete in order for your dentist can have a more ac-curate view of what is happening in your mouth. Any sticky surfaces which indicates present decay is not hidden under layers of tartar. Your dentist will review your x-rays to determine if there are any areas of concern which he or she cannot see with their eyes.

Benefits For Small Business: Where To Begin And When - Part II:One of the greatest chal-lenges you may face as a small business owner is the ability to attract and retain quality, dependable staff mem-bers, particularly as your enterprise evolves and grows. Investing in your employees by offering them a health benefit plan and a retirement plan can help you tackle this challenge. But where do you begin and when?

Heres the continuation of Josh and Kims case study, showing them suc-cessfully working with their advisor to identify the critical steps they should take as they develop their business.

Hey, happy fifth anniversary, says Mark, inviting Josh and Kim into his office. What a milestone!

We appreciate all youve done, Mark, says Kim. As we discussed over the

phone, weve started renovating the of-fice and purchased some new equipment to accommodate additional physiothera-pists. Before we hire additional staff, however, we want to review the benefits we offer to our employees.

Josh continues, When we talk to peers who dont have any employee benefits in place yet, its clear we have a competitive edge. Our staff helped build what we have today, and theyve told us one of the things that motivates them to stay is the fact that we care enough to offer benefits.

It sounds like your current health benefits plan is meeting many of the

goals you set out to achieve when you put it in place, says Mark. Thats excel-lent. From a cost point of view, the plan is performing well, and youve told me youre already ahead of your competi-tion in this regard. Now, I know youre paying down your debt, but have you started thinking ahead to your own re-tirement, and that of your employees?

Josh and Kim admit theyve been so busy getting the business off the ground that they havent spent much time considering retire-ment, which still seems a long way off.

Of course it seems that way, says Mark. But think about what you ultimately want to get out of your business, and why youre running your own practice instead of working for someone else. Forty-one per cent of businesses in Canada typically start considering a retirement plan when they are in the growth phase of the busi-

ness life cycle and thats where you are now.1 Think about employee loyalty. Youre already helping with your staffs physical health; helping with their financial health might be the best next step.

As they wrap up, Mark schedules another meeting with Josh and Kim in six months time so he can talk to them fur-ther about the advantages of a group retire-ment plan and begin helping them identify business goals that the plan can be de-signed to achieve. At the rate youre going, your business will be soundly established in no time, he says. This doesnt mean we stop planning for the future, though.

Whether youre starting a new business, growing your current company or enjoying the satisfaction of running a solid, estab-lished enterprise, your advisor can help you discover innovative ways to invest in your future by investing in your employees.

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Talk Nah!Newly appointed West In-dies Test Captain, Denesh Ramdin has received the blessings of Sir Vivian Richards. Ramdin and Richards had previously locked horns. Prior to the 2012 England West Indies Series Sir Viv had been vocally critical of Ramdins batting performances. Ram-din upon subsequently scoring a Test century during the Series had flashed his now infamous Talk Nah Sir Viv

sign. Having been caught by the TV cameras at the ground it instantly became a subject of as yet unabated global cricketing discussions.

Legends Coaching Presence An Asset Says GibsonWest Indies head coach Ottis Gibson says the presence of legends Sir Garfield Sobers and Sir Curtly Ambrose will be an asset to the teams preparation ahead of the upcoming Test Series against New Zealand.

Sir Garry, the greatest all-rounder in the games history and Barbados only living National Hero, will work with the regional sides batsmen dur-ing the ongoing preparation camp which bowled off last Friday.

Sir Curtly, one of the finest ever fast bowlers the world has seen, has signed on as the teams bowling consultant and will be present for the camp along with the three-Test tour and two Twenty20 Internationals.

Sir Garry is the best of the best and it is great to have him join us. He is still an avid watcher of the game, so he sees a lot of things. He is here to pass on his knowledge over so many years of doing it, Gibson said.

The guys like Darren Bravo and young Kieran Powell have been very receptive and his wisdom will not

be lost on the experienced guys like Shiv Chanderpaul and Marlon Samuels either. All the guys will get the opportunity to speak to Sir Garry about their game, which can only be a good thing for us.

Hopefully, over the next couple of the days, the guys will really use him as a springboard for where they are in their game and what he thinks they need to do to take their game to the next level, Gibson added.

Sir Curtly, meanwhile, recently worked as a bowling consultant with Combined Campuses and Colleges and will bring the experience of 98 Tests and 405 wickets with him.

And with West Indies boasting a young fast bowling attack, Gibson believes Ambrose can serve as an inspiration and mentor.

Sir Curtly is heavily involved in cricket here with the Combined Campuses & Colleges and is making a contribution to West Indies cricket in that way so the feeling is to get him to come in and mentor the good

bowlers that we have and try to see if he can inspire them through his experiences to turn themselves into great bowlers, Gibson pointed out.

Hes obviously led the West In-dies bowling attack and done it very well over his career, so hopefully he will impart some knowledge and pass on some of his experiences onto the guys.


Prestigious Toronto Gala Planned To Honor Tendulkar, Lara and Chanderpaul

Satchin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Shivnarine Chand-erpaul, three cricketing legends of the modern era. All three universally recognized as Kings of Cricket. In fact some have even gone so far as to label Tendulkar and Lara as Gods. And if plans that are now in the making materialize as hoped this coming Octo-ber 4 they will be celebrated as such right here in Toronto. Plans are now afoot for the hosting of a $500 plate Gala at the Westin Harbor Castle Ball-room in honour of the three cricketing Legends.

The Toronto Gala which is being planned by Roy Singh, the Canadian Premier Leagues (T20)) dynamic CEO, will be modelled after a simi-lar event held in Dubai in honor of Tendulkar a few months ago. The Dubai event included a cocktail half hour, 40 minute Q&A, 30 minute en-tertainment followed by dinner and

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assistance of several Canadian lumi-naries towards the fulfillment of his plans, including former Toronto Mayor David Miller. He hopes to attract 1,000 attendees to the Gala. Funds raised

will be used towards the fulfillment of Singhs dream for the construction

Fast bowlers Jerome Tay-lor and Kemar Roach, who have battled injuries re-cently, have been recalled to the West Indies squad for the first Test against New Zealand, which starts in Kingston on June 8. The squad also includes offspinner Shane Shillingford, who was cleared for a return to international cricket earlier this year, following remedial work on his bowling action.

The selectors also named left-arm spinner Sulieman Benn in the 13-member squad, while Dwayne Bravo was ruled out due to an injury sustained during IPL 2014.

Plagued by injuries since his debut in 2003, Taylor recently returned to competitive cricket for Jamaica in a one-dayer against the touring Ireland side in February. He then finished as the second-highest wicket-taker for Ja-maica in the Regional Four Day Com-petition, bagging 25 wickets in eight games at an average of 25.28. Taylors last Test appearance was in November 2009, against Australia in Brisbane.

Roach, on the other hand, has not played a Test since the home series against Zimbabwe in March 2013. A shoulder injury forced him out of the India tour in November last year after which he underwent a surgery. Since

April, Roach has been working with BCA coach Vasbert Drakes, West Indies coach Ottis Gibson and his Maple teammate Corey Collymore - all three are former West Indies fast bowlers - in order to get his shoulder back in shape for bowling. A few months ago, he escaped serious injury following a car accident in his native Barbados.

Shillingford was suspended for an illegal bowling action in December, during West Indies tour to New Zea-land. He made a successful return to competitive cricket with a match haul of 11 wickets for Windward Islands in a Regional Four Day Competition game in March and was subsequent-ly cleared for an international return. The offspinner, however, cannot bowl his doosra, as it remains illegal.

In a side packed largely with pacers, Benn, who last played a Test in De-cember 2010, is expected to reinforce the sides spin department. West Indies will miss the services of Sunil Narine, who was disqualified from selection for the Tests against New

Zealand after missing the deadline to report to the West Indies camp in order to play the IPL final.

The series will be the first assign-ment for Denesh Ramdin, who took over as Test captain from Darren Sammy last month. Sammy then an-nounced his retirement from Test cricket hours after Ramdins appoint-ment. The wicketkeeper-batsman has led the national side in three T20s and an ODI and has more extensive leadership experience with Trinidad & Tobago.

The Jamaica Test is also likely to be Chris Gayles 100th match in the format. Gayle struggled with a back injury during the IPL and re-cently sought treatment in Germany, aiming to be fit for the landmark Test in front of his home crowd.

Squad: Denesh Ramdin (capt), Su-lieman Benn, Kraigg Brathwaite, Dar-ren Bravo, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Kirk Edwards, Shannon Gabriel, Chris Gayle, Kieran Powell, Kemar Roach, Marlon Samuels, Shane Shillingford, Jerome Taylor

of a state of the art cricket Stadium in Toronto within the immediate future. Singh also plans on staging matches for the Inaugural Season of a new Cana-dian T20 League next Summer.

Named by the ICC as The Cricketer of The Generation, after an illustrious Test career of 200 matches, Tendulkar retired last October as the record holder for the highest number of runs scored in Tests (15,921), as well as the

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