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CONTEST Spotlight on party’s

nomination day today
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16 posts, leadership
up for grabs
Al-Rawi goes after
PRO position
Voting begins
November 26
Nunez-Tesheira facing an uphill
challenge— political analysts
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Fallen trees, high winds,
more flash flooding
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Party election chairman:
Several candidates express
interest to contest internal polls
SHALIZA HASSANALI
Chairman of the People’s National
Movement (PNM) elections super-
visory committee (ESC) Anthony
Roberts says a lot of people have
expressed a keen interest in con-
testing the party’s December 4
election.
His comments came as the party
get set for today’s nominations.
The PNM will issue a list of all its
nominees on Tuesday.
Roberts told Guardian Media on
Friday that it was too early to tell
how many people will vie for the
16 executive posts that are up for
grabs.
“I will not know until Monday
afternoon when we go through
the documentation. It’s too early
to say.”
With hours away from nomina-
tion day, Roberts said, “All I can
say is that people are showing a lot
of interest. At this time the excite-
ment is building.”
Last Saturday, former finance
minister Karen Nunez-Tesheira
challenged PNM’s leader Dr Keith
Rowley for the post.
Less than a week later, Nun-
ez-Tesheira issued a letter to Rob-
erts raising concerns about the
PNM’s three days of voting, sched-
uled on November 26 ad 27 and
December 4.
When one considers that only
one day is set aside for voting in
the general election and else-
where, Nunez-Tesheira wrote “this
Political analysts weigh in on Nunez-Tesheira’s decision to fight for PNM leadership
She’s facing an uphill challenge
RHONDOR DOWLAT
With news that former finance
minister Karen Nunez-Tesheira
will be throwing her hat into the
ring to vie for the political lead-
ership of the People’s National
Movement (PNM), political ana-
lysts have weighed in saying that
it is a way of saying that there is a
need to rebuild confidence in the
party.
However, it is believed that
Nunez-Tesheira will be facing a big
challenge to go up against a polit-
ical leader who is a sitting prime
minister.
Speaking with the Guardian
Media, political analyst Dr Bishnu
Ragoonath said it is Nunez-Teshei-
ra’s right and privilege, as a mem-
ber of the PNM, that she is entitled
to contest the leadership level.
Being the first one to challenge
Dr Keith Rowley, Ragoonath said
she is “clearly staking the claim
that there is a need to rebuild con-
fidence in the PNM and she may
very well be right, in that regard”.
Anthony Roberts
process becomes even more baf-
fling” and gives an “opportunity
for ill-intentioned persons to tam-
per with the ballot boxes.”
She called on the party to revert
to its one day of voting and that
they make available the locations
of the requisite forms and publi-
cations of clear guidelines for new
registrants participating in the
election.
Responding to Nunez-Tesheira,
Roberts said nomination forms
can be obtained from party
groups.
Robert said the decision to have
three days of voting was taken by
the party’s general council.
“So that is not something I
would have to worry about.”
Earlier last week, a list of can-
didates contesting the election
began circulating on social media
which the ESC had to refute.
The PNM’s current executive
Political analyst
Dr Bishnu Ragoonath
However, her biggest challenge
would be Dr Keith Rowley, who
is not only the incumbent as po-
litical leader but he is also prime
minister and that will be a big
challenge for anybody to unseat
the sitting prime minister, who is
political leader for the simple rea-
son that the party will very well
want to hold on to their leader
whilst he’s still prime minister.”
“However, Keith Rowley, is the
incumbent and he has control
Professor Hamid Ghany
comprises people who were on
a slate headed by Rowley which
won the 2018 internal elections.
On Friday, the Red Brigade
posted on their Facebook page
that they fully supported Energy
Minister Stuart Young for the po-
sition of chairman.
It was also reported in Thurs-
day’s T&T Guardian that Education
Minister Dr Nyan Gadsby-Dolly
is giving strong consideration to
contest the post of vice chairman
which has been vacant since Rob-
ert Le Hunte resigned in January.
Also eyeing the vice chairman’s
post is Minister in the Ministry of
Finance Brian Manning.
Weighing in on the upcoming
election, political scientist Dr
Hamid Ghany said in 2020 shortly
after Rowley and the PNM won
the general election, he spoke on
CNC3’s Morning Brew programme
and openly raised the issue of his
Political analyst
Dr Winford James
over the party machinery and that
will dictate that many of the con-
cerns that he being able to control
what access to information, mem-
bership, all those sort of things
that is available at the time being
on a timely basis to Nunez-Te-
sheira so that might present some-
what of a challenge for her. It is a
good move but an uphill challenge
that she’s undertaking,” he added.
Political analyst Winford James
said it would have preferable if
Former finance minister
Karen Nunez-Tesheira
future tenure as leader of the PNM.
“That opened the door to spec-
ulation as regards whether he
would want to continue as leader
after 2022 as the last election for
the four-year term was in 2018.
Tomorrow, we shall know whether
he is continuing or not. Whether
or not all of this amounts to other
challengers coming forward will
be revealed tomorrow.”
Ghany said the chances of per-
sons who are not elected MPs con-
testing the leadership are usually
diminished as they do not have an
immediate prospect of becoming
prime minister.
In 1987, Aeneas Wills challenged
Patrick Manning for the leader-
ship of the party and lost, while
in 2014, Pennelope Beckles (who
was not an elected MP) challenged
Rowley and was defeated.
Under section 76(1)(a) of the
Constitution, Ghany said a person
Political analyst
Dr Shane Mohammed
someone from “Dr Rowley’s inner
circle would have been the one to
challenge him but it is someone
from the outer circle and from an
administration that damned Row-
ley and Rowley had also damned
that administration.”
“A bold move on Karen’s path.
We don’t know the kind of sup-
port that she has. We know that
an outsider within the party will
have it very hard to overturn Dr
Rowley’s leadership but to the
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Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley
can be appointed prime minister
if they are the leader of the party
that commands the support of a
majority of MPs and if they are
willing to be appointed.
“If any of the current PNM MPs
decide to challenge Rowley for the
leadership or if he declines to run,
then the effect of someone other
than him becoming prime min-
ister would depend on who wins
that internal election.”
The PNM has not had a direct
challenger, who is also an elected
MP, to its incumbent leader since
Rowley challenged Manning in
1996 under the previous delegate
system.
Manning emerged victorious on
that occasion.
However, Ghany said with
the introduction of the one per-
son-one vote system in 2014 in the
PNM, there is a second ballot run-
off system if no one gets more than
50 per cent of the votes cast on the
first ballot.
“That would only arise as an
issue if there are more than two
persons contesting the election.”
Ghany said the role of party fi-
nanciers and their preferences
cannot be underestimated.
extent that there is support for
her and I believe that people are
voting by secret ballots so nobody
can know how they voted. Karen
is probably relying on that,” James
added.
Political analyst Shane Moham-
med said he believes that if Nun-
ez-Tesheira is given that chance it
would allow a “Manning-style of
leadership and a Manning-style
vision of governance, which in my
opinion, is something that we are
in dire need for.”
“We should go back to basics
in terms of political policies and
manifesto policies that speaks to
a more diverse economy that in-
cludes the agriculture industry,
the petroleum industry and the
renewable energy resources in-
dustry and that is where the gov-
ernment has faltered and that is
where I will say that any political
party and any political leader that
sees it from the vision of being
a multi-faceted, multi-prong ap-
proach, they have my support,”
Mohammed said.
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PNMites file nominations today:
Al-Rawi joins race in
upcoming party elections
GAIL ALEXANDER
Spotlight today on PNMites seek-
ing to run the People’s National
Movement (PNM) ahead.
The race includes Rural Devel-
opment/Local Government Min-
ister Faris Al-Rawi, who’s seeking
the post of PNM Public Relations
Officer, which he held before in
2014.
And there’s speculation about
the possibility of Energy Minister
Stuart Young for the chairman-
ship. That’s currently held by Fi-
nance Minister Colm Imbert.
Both Al-Rawi and Young are
being supported for respective
posts under the hashtag called
“We the People” (WTP) which is
also supporting several other new
nominees.
This, as the PNM today opens
nominations from 8 am to 4 pm
for its upcoming executive elec-
tions. Voting will be a three-day
process over November 26 to 27
with the final leg at the PNM’s
convention on December 4.
The 16 posts—including leader-
ship held by Prime Minister Dr
Keith Rowley—are open for con-
test. The term is until 2026.
Party officials confirmed nomi-
nation forms can be sent by email
or delivered in person at PNM’s
current base in central Trinidad.
Its new Balisier House headquar-
ters in Port-of-Spain, is under re-
construction.
Nominations are done by party
groups with a nominee’s consent.
The full list of nominations will be
released by PNM’s Election Super-
visory committee on Tuesday.
The current executive com-
prises “Team Red” which was
the slate Rowley headed in PNM’s
2018 executive elections. That
team won all posts against 11 in-
dependents.
The posts of Welfare Officer and
MoE: Support given to student
injured by falling concrete slab
The Ministry of Education says it
has been providing psycho-social
support to the student of San Juan
North Secondary School, who
was injured when a concrete slab
fell on his head.
In an official statement issued
yesterday, the ministry gave as-
surances that it will “continue to
offer the necessary support and
guidance to the student and his
family at this time.”
“The Ministry of Education
(MoE), through the School Super-
vision and Management Division,
as well as the Student Support
Services Division has been in com-
munication with the parent of the
Former finance minister
Karen Nunez-Tesheira.
PICTURE ROBERTO CODALLO
Vice Chairman have been vacant
for some time. Jocelyn Bodden,
who was Welfare Officer, died in
2021. Robert Le Hunte resigned
as Vice Chairman in January after
quitting as Public Utilities Minis-
ter in 2021.
PNM members expect “keen
contest”—up to yesterday chal-
lenge was looming for several in-
cumbents.
One-time finance minister
Karen Nunez-Tesheira is seeking
the leadership held by Rowley.
The last person to challenge
him was (current Planning Min-
ister) Pennelope Beckles in 2014.
Beckles lost with 1,315 votes to
Rowley’s 18,121.
Nomination speculation has
been heightened by social media
blurbs—in red with a Balisier—
from “We The People” (WTP) en-
tity. PNM officials said they didn’t
know who WTP was, whether
Rowley or anyone else’s slate,
group or otherwise.
Tipped so far ...
Among developments so far:
• Incumbent Education Officer
Overand Padmore didn’t an-
student injured at San Juan North
Secondary School,” the ministry
said in its statement.
It added: “The School Super-
visor and School Social Worker
have been working closely with
school personnel and the family
to provide counselling, arrange
for the continued education of
the student, and to ensure the
insurance claim is processed effi-
ciently.”
The Education Ministry also
reports that the school has not
been shutdown and students are
attending school on rotation.  It
says emergency repairs are ongo-
ing in the damaged areas, which
Rural Development and Local
Government Minister Faris Al-Rawi.
PICTURE SHIRLEY BAHADUR
swer calls on if he’s contesting
or not.
• Treasurer Howard Chin Lee
didn’t respond to query if he’ll
contest.
• Social Media officer Avinash
Singh (Minister in Agriculture)
hasn’t answered calls on if he’s
contesting. Kwasi Robinson
and others are tipped to contest.
• Current PRO Laurel Leza-
ma-Lee Sing is tipped among
others contesting Education of-
ficer.
• MTS CEO Lennox Rattansingh
isn’t contesting Education Of-
ficer though supported by WTP
for that post.
• Al- Rawi is contesting PRO. He
was elected PRO in PNM’s 2014
elections on Rowley’s team. He
stepped down when PNM won
2015 general elections and he
became Attorney General.
• Young didn’t respond to queries
up to yesterday on contesting
chairmanship, after his name
was floated as having WTP sup-
port.
• Incumbent chairman Imbert
didn’t answer queries if he’s
contesting chairmanship or not.
• Minister in Finance Brian Man-
have been isolated.
“The San Juan North Second-
ary School is one of more than
300 schools which are over 40
years old, and is one of 26 schools
which have been approved by
Cabinet for major infrastruc-
tural repair. This work is carded
to begin in November 2022,” the
ministry said..
It added: “Assessments are
ongoing in other schools of ad-
vanced age, and a programme of
critical infrastructural upgrade
will continue to be implemented,
alongside the usual programme of
emergency repair that continues
daily at the nation’s schools.”
PNM’S CURRENT EXECUTIVE (2018-2022)
Political Leader – Dr Keith Rowley
Chairman – Colm Imbert
Vice Chairman – Vacant
Lady Vice Chairman –
Camille Robinson-Regis
General Secretary –
Foster Cummings
Assistant General secretary –
Daniel Dookie
Treasurer – Howard Chin Lee
Education Officer –
Overand Padmore
Public Relations Officer –
Laurel Lezama-Lee Sing
Minister of Education
Dr Nyan Gadsby-Dolly
PICTURE ANISTO ALVES
ning said last week he’s contest-
ing Vice chairman.
• Education Minister Nyan Gads-
by-Dolly had WTP support for
Vice chairman. She said last
week she was giving it strong
consideration—but didn’t reply
to subsequent query on deci-
sion.
• Operations officer is tipped to be
contested including by incum-
bent Irene Hinds who has WTP
support.
• Tabaquite chairman Curtis
Shade’s name was floated by
WTP for Field officer held by
Abdon Mason. Shade said he
couldn’t comment on contesting
until today.
• Lady Vice chairman Camille
Robinson- Regis who’s contest-
ing, is said to be unopposed
• Also General secretary Foster
Cummings.
• Also: Elections officer Indar
Parasram.
• Agriculture Minister Kazim Ho-
The piece of the concrete which fell on the head of a student at the San Juan
North Secondary School.
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Social Media officer –
Avinash Singh.
Labour Relations officer –
Jennifer Baptiste-Primus
Field Officer – Abdon Mason
Welfare Officer – Vacant
Youth Officer – Nadale Young
Operations officer – Irene Hinds
PNM’s four deputy leaders
appointed by the leader are currently
Rohan Sinanan, Fitzgerald Hinds, Joan
Yuille-Williams, Ancil Dennis (Tobago)
sein didn’t answer queries if
he’s contesting . His name was
floated for Treasurer.
• Maxine Richards said last week
she hadn’t decided yet on con-
testing Welfare officer.
• Labour Relations Officer Jen-
nifer Baptiste-Primus is
among contenders for that post .
• Assistant General Secretary
Daniel Dookie is contesting
plus others.
• Youth Officer is tipped to be
contested by incumbent Ndale
Young and others.
Other ministers not contesting
Beckles, whose name was on an
unofficial “list” being circulated
recently, hasn’t answered query
if she’s contesting.
Several PNMites, whose names
were also on “lists” to contest,
aren’t involved in the election
including Ministers Marvin
Gonzales, Stephen McLashie,
Paula Gopee -Scoon; as well as
Shaka Subero, Joel Primus, Mari-
ano Browne, Pearce Robinson,
Makeda Cambridge, Nal Rmsingh,
Hillan Morean and others.
The November voting will be
at centres around T&T includ-
ing schools. The December 4 leg
will be at the convention venue–
Queen’s Park Savannah.
PNM officials indicated there
are about 100,000 members reg-
istered. Post pandemic PNM held
constituency executive elections
- and membership drives - from
July.
Non financial members can
vote in the upcoming election.
This will be a one man/one vote
system. PNMites will receive a
polling card to vote.
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Opposition trashes Scotland’s coal pot apology

GAIL ALEXANDER
The country doesn’t want apologies from
PNM’s Keith Scotland or explanations from
the Prime Minister about who’s “on edge”—
but people want a reversal of the fuel price
hike and the 2023 Budget and don’t want to
be burdened with property tax now, says
UNC Senator Damien Lyder.
At yesterday’s UNC media briefing Lyder
and UNC Senator Anil Roberts trashed
ministers’ statements on the budget par-
ticularly Scotland’s recent apology for the
“coal pot and bicycle” recommendations
he made during the budget debate.
Lyder said: “We heard ministers tell you
to sacrifice, ride bicycles, go back to coal
pots, stop eating macaroni pies and ham.
Some stating there’s no problem with ef-
ficient bus transport and berating us as
wanting everything for nothing. This is the
level of disconnection from the public.”
He said Scotland’s apologies seemed he’d
been humbled by the people “and apolo-
gised and was begging”.
But dismissing Prime Minister Keith Row-
ley’s recent view that certain statements
were more likely to irritate citizens as
“everybody’s on edge”, Lyder added.
“Citizens are completely over the prec-
ipice! The only thing that can rescue T&T
UNC Senator Anil Roberts, left, addresses members of the media while senator UNC Senator
Damien Lyder listens during the Opposition’s press conference at the Office of the Opposition
Leader, Charles Street, Port-of-Spain, yesterday.
is for this Government to demit office im-
mediately!” Noting Government promised
to add commercial/industrial businesses
to property tax, Lyder questioned how
many years that would take when doing
the property tax took three years. He felt
commercial/industrial businesses should
be charged the tax since they contribute to
neighbourhoods’ pollution, potholes and
using garbage services.
But Lyder said with T&T’s economic
state, this isn’t the correct time for prop-
PICTURE UNC FACEBOOK
erty tax and when UNC returns to office
soon, would ensure the tax isn’t imple-
mented “at this time.” Lyder also called for
clearing of the air on Clico issues .
Roberts said: “When you hear Keith Scot-
land with his wide self, telling you he go
ride bike, and he have a coal pot and if you
can’t afford gas, buy more expensive coal–
the idiots that they are!”
“Now they coming to feign apology?!
You (Scotland) didn’t make the remark en
passant, you explained what you’ll do and
when ...now you coming to feign apology?!
The people will say fire bun you PNM !”
“Keep your apology where it’s best
kept—on your bike, in your coal pot and
light it with a Three Plumes match!”
Roberts slammed Public Utilities Marvin
Gonzales’s “advice” on not going to Mov-
ieTowne three times a week and eating
ham and macaroni pie. “He fas and out of
place!”
He also trashed statements by President
Paula Mae Weekes and Ministers Shamfa
Cudjoe, Lisa Morris Julien, Fitzgerald
Hinds, Colm Imbert and Faris Al- Rawi.
“This is how the PNM is—they were never
humble, they’re not here to serve the peo-
ple !”
Roberts said PNM ministers were all
“Mini Me” clones of Rowley whom he
claimed is “arrogant heartless and incom-
petent.”
Roberts criticised the National Award
to CMO Dr Roshan Parasram citing COVID
deaths—and questioned how this could be
“patriotism”.
He added the property tax was oppres-
sive and the PNM “at this time” mustn’t suf-
fer the people. He said the Persad-Bissessar
government hadn’t removed the fuel sub-
sidy. Roberts said the budget had unified
people and brought a tipping point.

OWTU workers call on Govt to reopen refinery

RADHICA DE SILVA
radhica.sookraj@guardian.co.tt
 
While gas prices are high and bi-
tumen is scarce, the plants at the
Pointe-a-Pierre refinery which
produce these items are rotting
away, according to the Oilfield
Workers’ Trade Union (OWTU).
Under cloudy skies, the presi-
dent of the OWTU Pointe-a-Pierre
branch, Christopher Jackman led
a contingent of refinery workers
in a march down the Southern
Main Road to the Pointe-a-Pierre
Roundabout.
Holding flags and singing their
union’s battle songs, the OWTU
urged the Government to com-
plete the Request for Proposals
(RFP) process.
They also called on the Govern-
ment to hand over the refinery to
Patriotic Energies and Technolo-
gies, a subsidiary company of the
OWTU, which has already made
four bids to acquire the refinery. 
Speaking to Guardian Media, Former refinery workers protest outside the closed Petrotrin Refinery in Pointe-a-Pierre yesterday, demanding the Government open the refinery.
Jackman explained the reasons PICTURE RISHI RAGOONATH
for the march.
“This week, the Prime Minister fuel prices across the globe with with acid. The bitumen plant will finery aspect,” he added. bert said the current procure-
made it clear that the refinery is the potential to go higher. be clogged while this country is Jackman noted that the RFP  ment process being carried out
not a budgetary item and as far Refineries are making two to starving for bitumen to fix roads. process was supposed to be com- by Trinidad Petroleum Holdings
as he is concerned he has dealt 3 times the normal margins and They have the nitrogen process pleted in the past fiscal year.  Limited (TPHL) for the sale or
with the refinery situation. profits but yet we have our refin- to have a preservation level but Saying that the bids are under lease of the Refinery has been
“We were made aware that ery down. It is rotting and while it’s been four years and these a clause of non-disclosure, Jack- closely monitored by the Minis-
there is a (Request for Propos- there is an RFP process, we are plants are not in operation. We man explained: “Persons are still try of Finance for a year.
als) RFP ongoing and now we are not being given any information. want to know when the refinery waiting anxiously to hear what He said the “ministry is satis-
hearing that this is not a budg- That is unacceptable. I believe will be restarted.” the potential is with respect to fied that the process has been
etary item. It is quite disturbing the citizens should demand an “We are out here ready to the sale. The Prime Minister said robust and rigorous, and com-
and we believe the Prime Minis- explanation as to what is the cur- work. We want the refinery run- nobody is interested in the refin- pletely above board and consist-
ter has to account to the people rent situation with this asset,” ning for the betterment of T&T.  ery but that is not true. Patriotic ent with best practice.”
of T&T as to what is the situation Jackman added. Shell has its refinery running. is waiting and ready to have dis- He said TPHL will make the
with this asset (refinery),” Jack- Asked what plants in the refin- Shell declared in this very fiscal cussions on this asset. The re- best decision in the best interest
man said. ery were “rotting” Jackman said: year they made almost 300 per finery now is down and rotting of the people of T&T noting that
He noted that rising fuel prices “We are unable to assess, but I cent profit compared to the nor- away. It is now 4 years, put the the Government will ensure that
and the scarcity of bitumen were forecast that plants like the acid mal operating margins. There are asset to use,” he said. this process will be taken to com-
burdensome to the public. plants will be seeing difficulties escalating liquid fuel prices and Last May, Minister of Finance pletion with the highest levels of
  “We are seeing rising oil and because the plant melts away we are not capitalising on the re- and Corporation Sole, Colm Im- due diligence and integrity.
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Fallen trees, high winds, more flash flooding
RHONDOR DOWLAT
As thousands of affected residents
are said to be still reeling from the
disastrous floods over the last few
days, T&T was affected by con-
tinuous bad weather on Sunday
morning.
Several areas within the San
Juan/Laventille Regional Corpo-
ration and the Couva Tabaquite
Talparo Regional Corporation
were affected.
According to an incident report
as of 11 am there were four areas
under several feet of water; one
incident of a fallen tree at the vi-
cinity of LP79 Orange Field Road,
in Carapichaima,which blocked
off the road to all pedestrian
and vehicular traffic for several
hours; one report of high winds/
roof damage– all in the CTTRC
and a report of a landslide and
high winds/roof damage in the
SJLRC. Tarpaulins were handed
out to several residents within
the SJLRC.
The Office of Disaster Prepared-
ness Management (ODPM) said it
despatched additional relief sup-
plies to Tobago via the Cabo Star
which was set to sail on Sunday
afternoon. Items included trash
pumps, rope of various sizes,
cleaning buckets, cooler, rain-
coats and batteries.
On Sunday at about 7.38 am,
Heavy showers cause flood
in parts of Couva
SHASTRI BOODAN
Heavy early morning showers
yesterday brought flood waters
to several parts of Couva and
environs.
Streets along Roystonia, Lisas
Gardens and McBean were
flooded.
Some motorists had to turn
back when they reached the
Southern Main Couva which
was heavily flooded along sev-
eral points between Isaac Junc-
tion and Roop’s Junction.
A fire officer and a T&TEC worker, left, clear a fallen tree at Orange Field Road in Carapichaima in the vicinity of
LP 79 yesterday. The tree fell after lightening struck it blocking the major road for several hours from both vehicular
and pedestrian traffic.
the T&T Meteorological Service
issued an Adverse Weather Alert
#1 - Yellow Level.
The alert, according to the
ODPM, comes in light of the lin-
gering Inter-Tropical Convergence
Zone (ITCZ) in and around T&T.
That alert remained in effect until
Carli Bay Road was also hit by
flooding as well as the entrance
to the Couva Anglican Church
was impassable to foot traffic.
Couva South MP Rudranath
Indarsingh said he has repeat-
edly begged the authorities to
have the drains cleaned.
He said “I have written to the
relevant ministries repeatedly
requesting that a gully sucker
be used to clear all the drains
along the Couva Main Road.
Nothing has been done. There
seems to be no interest in the
8 pm on Sunday.
During the day on Sunday,
there was rainfall of varying in-
tensity with thunderstorm activ-
ity reported in Central and North
Trinidad. There were localised
street/flash flooding in several
areas including, Couva, Freeport
people of Couva South by the
Government. The Minister of
Works has said that he was
cleaning several drains, but
there is more flooding now.”
President of the Couva/ Point
Lisas Chamber of Commerce,
Mukesh Ramsingh said the
Chamber would be writing to
the Minister of Works appealing
for help.
Ramsingh said “ If rain falls
heavily for 10 minutes there is
flooding. About 10 years ago
the area between Noel Street
PICTURE RHONDOR DOWLAT
and Carapichaima.
At about 7.45 am a tree fell
across the Orange Field Road, in
Carapichaima, blocking off access
to all vehicular and pedestrian
traffic.
A resident close by to where the
incident occurred told the Guard-
A cyclist rides through
Roystonia, Couva, following
heavy rains yesterday.
PICTURE SHASTRI BOODAN
and Isaac Junction was cleaned
using the Gully Sucker. The au-
thorities came back after some
time and cleared the same area
again. That was so long ago
and we need the drains to be
cleared. The flooding makes it
difficult for everyone from the
motorist to the school child,
200 businesses are affected,
students from two schools,
three banks and a credit union
also feel the crunch. The Cham-
ber would be making a formal
appeal to the minister for help.”
news 7
ian Media that a lightening struck.
“A lightening struck and the tree
fell thereafter. The wind was very
strong too. For a while that tree
was there as a risk and they were
supposed to come and cut it down
but no one came. Thank God
when the tree fell no car or no
person was passing on the road,”
the resident said.
During a visit at the scene, a
T&TEC worker who was among
two crews, including the Chagua-
nas Fire Station clearing the
branches said it was the only inci-
dent in the area so far, as of 10.30
am.
As of 10.30 am, according to a
River Level Advisory issued by the
Ministry of Rural Development
and Local Government, some of
the major rivers were between 41
percent and 71 percent capacity.
Residents were warned of el-
evated river levels which may
result in spillage into their respec-
tive communities. They were also
advised that due to the High Tides
there would have been a slower
water run off.
The Caroni River (Bamboo Set-
tlement #3) was at 71 per cent; El
Carmen (Caroni River) at 62 per
cent; South Oropouche 61 per
cent; Caparo 59 per cent; North
Oropouche (Toco Road) 51 per
cent; Arouca 48 per cent and
Aripo River at 41 per cent.
US Embassy: Travel
advisory only updated
for COVID, not safety
and security
In response to the latest viral message on
social media with regards to a travel advi-
sory issued by the US Department of State,
the US Embassy in T&T has sought to clear
the air with respect to the security and
safety aspect.
In a release issued on Sunday, the Em-
bassy said: “The US Travel Advisory for
Trinidad and Tobago was updated on Octo-
ber 5 due to a change in health restrictions
for COVID-19. The security and safety as-
pects of the advisory did not change.”
It added that “Travel Advisories do not
target specific countries. Each country is
assigned an overall Travel Advisory Level
from 1 to 4. The Department’s Travel Advi-
sory levels are based on established risk in-
dicators such as health, crime, terrorism,
kidnapping or hostage taking, civil unrest,
natural disasters, and other potential risks.
Each country’s level is based on an assess-
ment of domestic conditions that might
affect the welfare or safety of US citizens.”
“Advisories are updated when a change
in any part of the advisory occurs. They
are also updated when the advisory is low-
ered,” it added.
The embassy assured that the Depart-
ment of State “has no greater responsi-
bility than the safety and security of US
citizens overseas. We are committed to
providing US citizens with the most up-to-
date, fact-based, accurate, and transparent
information to keep US citizens informed
when they are abroad.”
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Bilateral relationship deepens between Korea, T&T
CHARLES KONG SOO
Korean Ambassador Dongil Oh says
the bilateral relationship between
Korea and T&T continues to grow.
He gave his welcoming speech at
a reception celebrating the National
Foundation Day of the Republic of
Korea, at the Hyatt Regency, Port-
of-Spain, on Thursday.
Oh said: “Following the 77th
Session of the UN General Assem-
bly held last month, I am happy to
learn that Trinidad and Tobago has
offered to serve as President of the
78th Session of the UN General As-
sembly next year, as announced by
Senator the Honourable Minister,
Dr Amery Browne.
“Honourable Minister, I would
like to wish you and the Govern-
ment of Trinidad and Tobago all
the best for this candidacy given
the country’s active engagements
and ongoing partnership in the
global community.
“Our close people-to-people ties,
strong economic relationship, and
expansive global partnership have
bound us together since the estab-
lishment of the diplomatic rela-
tions on July 23, 1985.
“Despite our differences in ge-
ography and history, Korea and
Trinidad and Tobago have both
benefitted from successful and on-
going collaboration in the areas of
trade, development co-operation,
education, and culture.”
He said traditionally the core
of the two countries’ bilateral
relationship had involved their
economic and trade partnership,
which had continued to grow over
the years.
Oh said in 2021, the bilateral
trade volume between Korea and
Trinidad and Tobago amounted to
US $385 million, which increased
by almost 70 per cent compared to
five years ago.
He added that the major exports
Woodside Energy helps students progress with literacy training
More than 200 pupils from pri-
mary schools across the North-
East Education District returned to
school energised and empowered
through ARROW (Aural, Read, Re-
spond, Oral, Write) literacy train-
ing, funded by Woodside Energy
(formerly BHP Petroleum).
Approved by the Ministry of Ed-
ucation, this initiative focused on
the creation of a Homework Cen-
tre at the Toco Regional Complex
that will offer ARROW remedial
literacy training to Standard One
and Two pupils from all 13 primary
schools spanning Toco to Matura.
A release from Benchmark
Communications quoted Shel-
don Narine, corporate advisor at
Woodside Energy as saying, “This
programme demonstrates our
commitment to sustainability and
investing in developing the great-
est natural resource that any na-
tion has—young people.
Though these students, we will
transform the educational land-
scape while nurturing future lead-
ers. Apart from the environment,
continued to award scholarships to
Trinidad and Tobago students each
year.
Oh said since 2013, 23 students
had been awarded scholarships at
the undergraduate and graduate
levels and this year alone, there
were two students enrolled in uni-
versities in Korea majoring in de-
grees from Computer Science to
Smart System Engineering.
He also called for a united re-
sponse by the international com-
munity, including Trinidad and
Tobago to address the risk of
weapons of mass destruction pro-
liferation for peace and stability on
the Korean Peninsula and engage
North Korea in diplomacy toward
denuclearisation as an urgent pri-
ority. Minister of Foreign and Cari-
com Affairs Dr Amery Browne said
Korean Ambassador Dongil Oh, right, and Minister of Foreign and Caricom that at the height of the pandemic,
Affairs Dr Amery Browne toast to the Republic of Korea, National the Government of the Republic of
Foundation Day, at the Hyatt Regency, Port-of-Spain, on Thursday. Korea lent assistance to Trinidad
PICTURE ANISTO ALVES
and Tobago and to the wider Carib-
were automobiles, steel and mobile Oh shared that in 2020, the Ko- bean Community through the pro-
phones while the major imports rean Government and the CAR- vision of humanitarian assistance
were methanol, ammonia and nat- ICOM Secretariat established a valued at US $ 1m.
ural gas. Oh said this mutually ben- Cooperation Fund to address the He said in addition, the Embassy
eficial trade relation had yielded global challenges that required re- provided much-needed personal
fruitful results and further consol- gional responses. protective equipment to the Min-
idated the countries’ bilateral ties He said the first project was istry of Health and to the Trinidad
throughout the years. aimed at strengthening the health and Tobago Police Service.
He responded that relations had systems in CARICOM against in- Browne replied that despite the
also been enriched in many other fectious diseases and the second challenges of the past few years of
areas such as the exchanges of project, which was currently being the pandemic, the engagement be-
high-level visits since the establish- undertaken, involved the innova- tween the two countries remained
ment of the High-Level Forum on tion and digitisation of the CARI- strong.
the Republic of Korea-Caribbean COM Secretariat. He added that during the Per-
Partnership, Oh stated that for these pro- manent Secretary Reita Toussaint,
Reita Toussaint, Permanent Sec- jects, the Korean Government Ministry of Foreign and Caricom
retary of the Ministry of Foreign contributed US $500,000 and US Affairs visit to Seoul in December
and CARICOM Affairs attended the $460,000, respectively and he 2021, potential cooperation at the
11th High Level Forum in Novem- hoped that these regional cooper- bilateral and regional levels were
ber 2021 in Seoul and also Port- ation projects will further solidify explored, with a focus on climate
of-Spain Mayor Joel Martinez had their friendly ties and contribute change, natural disasters, agricul-
participated in the Korea Founda- to the achievement of the UN SDGs ture, meteorology and healthcare.
tion Distinguished Guest Invitation within the region. Browne mentioned that Oh had
Programme and visited Seoul and He reported that in the sphere made a presentation of a minia-
Yeosu, a sister city of Port-of-Spain, of education, the Korean Embassy ture version of the Bronze Bell of
this year. through the Korean Government the Haeinsa Temple in commem-
cation period, and each pupil re-
ceived at least eight contact hours.
The ARROW software provides a
multi-sensory technological ap-
proach to help students with read-
ing, spelling and writing skills.
Pre- and post-assessments was
also measured to track the stu-
dents’ progress along the course
of the training.
Darrin Parkes, a Standard Five
teacher at Matura Government
Primary School added, “We were
privileged to have the ARROW
programme at our school this
year and the expansion of this
programme will only build on the
progress made. We are thankful
Christopher Bonterre, centre, of the ARROW Foundation, guides a pupil for this intervention by Woodside
demonstration of the ARROW training software. Looking on from left are Energy and we hope that this
Sarah McKenzie, principal of Toco RC Primary School; Julien Louis, senior training becomes a permanent fix-
teacher at Toco Anglican Primary School; Sheldon Narine, corporate advisor,
ture in our community as it helps
Woodside Energy; and Darrin Parkes, Standard Five teacher at Matura
Government Primary School. PICTURE BENCHMARK COMMUNICATIONS teach critical literacy skills.”
The ARROW support will con-
agriculture and safety, education ARROW Foundation and seeing tinue until the pupils reach Stand-
is another facet of our investment these students achieve their full ard Five. It is also anticipated that
in this community, but in our opin- potential.” going forward, other centres will
ion, it is the most important. We The literacy programme was be created across the community
look forward to working with the hosted over the July/August va- in order to better facilitate the stu-
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oration of the 60th Anniversary of
the Independence of Trinidad and
Tobago.
He replied that The Korean Gov-
ernment continues to make avail-
able scholarships for tertiary-level
study in Korea, with local students
currently pursuing degrees in
computer science, smart system
engineering and international de-
velopment. Browne added through
the Medical Korea Academy, virtual
clinical medical training was of-
fered to public health officials.
He added that The Connected
Arima Project, which was being
implemented by the Inter-Amer-
ican Development Bank, was
mainly funded by the Government
of Korea.
Upon completion, the project
will optimise the use of digital tech-
nologies to improve the lives of cit-
izens and businesses in the eastern
Borough.
Browne said two State officials
recently paid a study visit to Korea
under the Greenhouse Gas Sustain-
able Maritime Transport Training
Programme, which was being co-
hosted by the International Mari-
time Organisation and the Korean
Government.
Also present at the event were
Ambassador Oh’s wife Miwha
Park, Chief Justice Ivor Archie,
Minister of Works and Transport
Rohan Sinanan, Minister of Social
Development and Family Services
Donna Cox, Chief Secretary To-
bago House of Assembly Farley
Augustine, Heads of Mission, and
other members of the Diplomatic
Corps; Justice Frank Seepersad, his
wife Camille Ramkhelawan; Port-
of-Spain mayor Joel Martinez, San
Fernando mayor Junia Regrello,
Senator Dr Varma Deyalsingh and
his wife Dr Sherene Kalloo, mem-
bers of staff of the Embassy of the
Republic of Korea and specially in-
vited guests.
dents.
Earlier this year, the partnership
provided remedial training for 100
Standard Five pupils ahead of the
Secondary Entrance Assessment
(SEA) examination and resulted
in students showing a significant
increase in their reading ages,
ranging from eight months to two
years.
Christopher Bonterre, managing
director of the ARROW Founda-
tion, put the training into context
saying: “A recent United Nations’
report stated that the learning
losses for children because of
COVID-19 is ‘the largest disruption
to education in history’. Our pro-
gramme seeks to reverse this sta-
tistic by enhancing basic learning
skills including communication,
concentration, writing and oral
fluency. Over the years, we have
seen incredible results with stu-
dents, not only in terms of their
academics, but also marked im-
provement in terms of their overall
attitudes and self-esteem.”
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Residents of Blitz Village Extension in Pleasantville,
show MP for San Fernando East Brian Manning,
second from right, and councillor Nigel Coutier, the
trench that was covered by Heritage Petroleum, on
Saturday. PICTURE RISHI RAGOONATH
Heritage must
safeguard residents
from gas lines—Manning
STORIES BY RADHICA DE SILVA
A day after Heritage Petroleum covered over a
gaping trench and blocked off access for eight
families, MP for San Fernando East Brian Man-
ning has called on Heritage to safeguard the com-
munity by ensuring the integrity of its pipelines
which run through the village.
During a tour at Blitz Village Extension, Man-
ning and councillor Nigel Coutier met with resi-
dents who complained they have not been able
to work or use their vehicles ever since Heritage
dug the trench and blocked the road.
Manning said he planned to write a letter to
the company. He expressed dissatisfaction with
the work done by Heritage Petroleum.
“Heritage came and they did some work but it
is inadequate. It’s not enough. I will be using my
good office to reach out to Heritage. Heritage has
to do a better job to take care of its infrastruc-
ture,” Manning said.
Asked to elaborate further, he added: “Herit-
age has to make sure the integrity of the pipes
is certain and people here are safe and that they
can freely use the community. You can’t just
come and cover over the hole and tell people not
to walk here. Heritage has to find a meaningful
resolution to this situation.”
Manning said he was not a technical expert
or an engineer but if the company cannot allow
the residents to cross the pipes then they must
explain why and offer solutions to allow the resi-
dents vehicular access out of their area.
Meanwhile, Coutier said the covering up of the
trench has blocked off the area for the affected
families.
He said he intends to write to Heritage
asking for a passageway for the residents.
“Heritage is saying the line is not as deep as it
should be, two or three feet so the weight of
passing vehicles could interfere with the lines. It
is gas lines and we don’t know the integrity of
these lines so we will communicate with Heritage
and we wait and see how that goes,” he added.
Last week, residents complained that Heritage
had dug a trench across their street preventing
them from access. Heritage later responded say-
ing it had advised residents not to cross the bur-
ied line using vehicles. Heritage said a road had
been constructed without Heritage’s permission
by residents in the Blitz Village area.
The company is calling on members of the
public to call the hotline number 649-5521 to re-
port any matters related to Heritage’s operations.
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Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley, second from right, cuts
the ribbon to officially open the Mahaica Sports
Complex on Saturday. Also in picture from left are MP
for Point Fortin Kennedy Richards JR, Mayor of Point
Fortin Saleema Mc Cree-Thomas, sprinter Machel
Cedenio, Minister of Sports, Shamfa Cudjoe and
sprinter Jereem Richards. PICTURE RISHI RAGOONATH
Cudjoe: $200M spent
to support athletes
Sport Minister Shamfa Cudjoe says over $200 mil-
lion have been spent over the past five to seven
years supporting T&T’s athletes and building sports
at the community level.
Speaking at the opening of the $40 million Ma-
haica Sports Complex in Point Fortin on Saturday,
Cudjoe said infrastructural works were ongoing in
several sporting facilities including T&T’s national
stadiums.
“We are delivering an investment in sports. This
is more than delivering the stadium, we are com-
mitted to delivering at the community level as
well,” Cudjoe said.
She noted that several projects have already been
completed including the Moruga Sports Complex,
Diego Martin Regional Complex, Maloney and Ma-
labar swimming pool as well as the Aranguez Rec-
reational Complex.
“As relates to the national stadiums, works are
continuing at Dwight York Stadium. The Ato Bol-
don Stadium is a priority this year as we will be
hosting the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games,”
she revealed.
She noted that full refurbishment will be done at
the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium.
“We are developing sports and the community.
It’s more than developing infrastructure. We want
you to train, have football leagues and provide new
athletes and talents. This will also assist in gener-
ating business and economic activity in communi-
ties,” she said.
Saying $200 million have been devoted to ath-
letes, Cudjoe said: “ We have taken a deliberate step
to invest in community groups. It is your responsi-
bility to develop programmes and projects which
suit the people in the community,” she added.
MP for Point Fortin Kennedy Richards, who also
spoke at the opening, said it was important to
maintain the Mahaica Oval which had produced
outstanding sportsmen and sportswomen over the
years.
“We will maintain this great facility so that we
can continue to support our men and women and
produce countless greats,” Richards said.
Point Fortin mayor Saleema McCree Thomas
said the Mahaica Sports Facility, previously known
as the Mahaica Oval, had saved many young lives
through sports.
“To quote one of our sportsmen of yesteryear,
‘Many of our lives were saved, because of the oval
as sports kept us off the streets,’” she said.
“This will remain the southern mecca for sport-
ing activities. I believe the Mahaica Oval spirit has
not died and is waiting for the right moment to
enable greater sporting glory to return,” McCree
Thomas added.
She also said sports had many benefits.
“It encourages harmony and social integration. It
boosts self esteem and boosts character, and phys-
ical fitness. It boosts sportsmanship and regular
exercise,” she added.
Construction of the facility started in 2018 by
Udecott and was initially carded to cost $40 million. 
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guardian.co.tt news 11
Thieves
rob elderly
Chaguanas
couple
An elderly Chaguanas couple was robbed at gun
point on Sunday. Boodram Bhagaloo points to the area
Boodram Bhagaloo, 61, and his wife Khimrajee where the bandits scratched his car on
Ragoobar, 68, were asleep when three armed men the wall of his house when they made
entered their small board house through a win- off with the vehicle on Sunday morning.
PICTURE SHASTRI BOODAN
dow at Dinoo Road West around 3 am.
Bhagaloo told Guardian Media that three men
entered his premises by jumping a chain link
fence located on the eastern side of his house that
borders the Northbound lane of the Uriah Butler
Highway.
He said the street lights in that area have been
non-functional for some time.
Bhagaloo said he was awakened by the men who
robbed him of a Nissan B14 motor car, $1,200 in
cash, a wacker, cellphone and an LPG gas tank.
Bhagaloo said he told the men that he and his
common law wife were suffering from a number
of ailments when they demanded that he get into
the car with them.
He said, “They want me to go in the car, but ah
tell them ah sick, they carry me back in the room
and put me lie down on de bed and they drive out
with the car. They ask me if I does pull bull I say
no… they want to hit me gun butt, but they ent
hit me.”
Bhagaloo said both himself and Ragoobar were
tied up with electrical wire before the thieves left.
The victim said he managed to dabble with the
wires and freed himself and later rescued Ragoo-
bar before going to one of his neighbour’s house
who called the police.
Bhagloo is a hardware employee. He said the
thieves also knocked over the couple’s medication
and he had to borrow a tank of LPG cooking gas
from a neighbour to prepare lunch.
Bhagaloo said he and Ragoobar had planned
to spend last night at the home of a relative since
they were very much afraid.

Who we go put?
Ramona Ramdial
Former Minister/MP
SEE PAGE 19
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The yea and nay of the US advisory

Last week the US Embassy updated its advisory to its citizens on
the risks of visiting some places within T&T.
Among the things it retained from previous advisories was the
prohibition of US Government personnel travelling to Laventille,
Beetham, Sea Lots, Cocorite and the interior of Queen’s Park
Savannah during the day. After dark, US government personnel
are also prohibited from travelling to downtown Port-of-Spain,
Fort George lookout and all beaches.
The only thing surprising about that was that some people were
themselves surprised by it, when a good argument can be made
A passenger gets a ride from a bicycle taxi
that more places should be added to this list. along 11th Street, Barataria, on Saturday.
T&T nationals know very well the extent to which crime is PICTURE ABRAHAM DIAZ
rampant across the country and particularly in areas police deem
as hotspots, all of which are listed in the advisory. What seems to

I
baffle Minister of National Security Fitzgerald Hinds more though, n his book titled, Comparative
is an element of the advisory that relates to terrorism.
The advisory states, “Terrorists may attack with little or
no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs,
Religion, author K N Tiwarie
writes: “Hinduism can more
be regarded as a spontaneous
growth, assisted at various stages
Kartik Snaan 2022
markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs,
restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural
events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.”
of civilisation from various sides
rather than a creation or con- Vijay Maharaj
We understand the minister’s demur in this regard but can only struction of somebody.” Secretary General (Ag.)
partially side with him. The words “may attack” seem to suggest Sir Charles Elliot also com- Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha
more than just a nation vulnerable to these types of attacks, but mented in this connection: “Hin-
appear more as a warning that they are likely to happen here. duism has not been made but has also believed to be the birthday It is the belief of the devotee
This is not the nature of our country, despite our recent grown. It is a jungle, not a build- of Lord Kartikeya, the firstborn of that this ritual bath taken during
associations with terrorists by notoriously being the Western ing.” Lord Vishnu and Goddess Parvati. the month of Kartik is similar to a
hemispheric nation with the highest contribution of people to Another author, K M Sen, in Hindus believe that this present thousand dips in the sacred Gan-
ISIS per capita. This reputation is a stain on our nation that we his book titled Hinduism, writes: cycle of creation which started ges River or a hundred baths dur-
desperately seek to bleach away, but by no means fairly reflects “Hinduism is more like a tree that over a million years ago, the Su- ing other months.
how our nationals interact with our US guests or the warm has grown gradually than like a preme Lord (God), made descent It is prescribed that those who
relations T&T has had with the US for decades. building that has been erected by on earth from time to time. It is the cannot travel to have baths in the
Since the sporadic, small bombings across Port-of-Spain in a great architect at some definite belief that He, God has made nine rivers, lakes or seaside, should
2005, nationals and tourists have had nothing to deal with by point in time. It contains within descents and the tenth, which is take baths in their homes and per-
means of terrorists. Those few attacks did not target foreign itself the influences of many Kalki (space manifestation), will form puja in their house.
citizens and were the work of someone whose reasons were never cultures and the body of Hindu make appearance to herald the It is also advised that during
made clear, sadly harming T&T nationals in the process. thought that offers as much vari- end of this cycle of creation. this entire month of Kartik, we
Our country, therefore, has not distinguished itself as a risk ety itself.” Hindus believe that the first light lamps (deyas) at our homes
to terrorism beyond most nations, unless the United States has Sen continues, “The names of a manifestation appeared in the and in our village temples. The
intelligence pointing to something we don’t know. host of sages are of course asso- ocean, where life is considered to prescribed puja after the bath
This is why we can only partially support Minister Hinds’ ciated with Hinduism, but none have started. And this first man- must be dedicated to Radha and
position, mindful that while we have not had cases of actual can claim to be its founder. They ifestation was called the Matysa to Krishna, while at the same time
terrorism warranting great concern, we aren’t entirely in the clear. have all simply contributed to Avatar or the Fish manifestation. worshipping the Tulsi plant.
Four years ago, local authorities did say they had thwarted its growth in their own specific Because of this, Hindus revere the The devout Hindu also believes
what was deemed “plans for a terrorist attack” on T&T’s Carnival. ways.” oceans and other watering places, that in the month of Kartik, the
Police had detained four people who were suspected of being And Sen makes the point that, where life began. rays of the sun and the moon
behind attacks to take place during the parade of the bands. They “An enormous corpus of sacred Kartik is really the name of a exert a beneficial effect on man.
arrested the men during a series of raids across the country and literature is also associated with month which falls around October These rays provide a constructive
at that time the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office also Hinduism. One can have an idea - November. The entire month is energy to the mind and the brain
warned its citizens of a heightened terrorist threat. of its beliefs and practices, but auspicious for pujas and ceremo- of the devotee. At Manzanilla
The full details of that incident were never made public none can claim exclusive author- nial bath, but the final day of the Beach, thousands of Hindus will
but if what we were told was true, then we cannot fully ity.” month is regarded as the most gather to perform congregational
distance ourselves from the US advisory. There’s no telling One of the more important auspicious. worship before taking a bath in
what intelligence still exists on the possibility of such an act, practices of Hinduism takes place In Trinidad, Hindus, together the Atlantic Ocean.
particularly when we consider that hundreds of US citizens at various beaches across Trini- with their Pundits, travelled to Each group will have their own
visit this country for Carnival each year. We trust and hope that dad. This Hindu event is called various watering sites for a day of tent and other facilities, includ-
whatever was brewing then has been entirely crushed but we are Kartik Snaan (sacred bath), which prayers and bath. ing their own village Pundit, who
also well aware that intelligence is not something that the US or marks the culmination of almost The Hindu ancients believed will conduct the puja ceremony
any serious security agency will release publicly. 12 months of religious obser- that worship and fasting during on a Bedi (altar), created out of
We, therefore, are simply in no position to know differently and vances. this month reap auspicious fruits the sand on the seashore. At the
can only allow the US the benefit of the doubt. Kartik Purnima is celebrated as that are equivalent to many pil- culmination of the puja, meals
We support our local authorities in working closely with the the birth anniversary of Vrinda, grimages. And the importance of will be shared and the process of
US against terrorism and other major crimes, but ought not to the personification of the Tulsi the month is mentioned in many meeting and greeting fellow wor-
bury our heads in the sand and declare that such a problem does Plant. The day also marks the ancient scriptures such as the: shippers from across the country
not entirely exist in our beloved T&T in the absence of deeper emergence of Matsya, the fish Skand Purana, Narad Purana and will occupy the devotees’ stay on
information. incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is the Padma Purana. the beach.
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Speaking up Safety in the rainy
season T&T
I am tired of people that don’t know what they James, Mariano Brown, Ardeen Sirju, Kevin
don’t know speaking on my behalf, so it’s time Here are some rainy season tips T&T:
Ramnarine, that Duke character, David Ab-
for me to speak up. • Prepare during the dry season, trim trees,
dulah, Roget, TTUTA, none of them, be-
Starting with the adverse weather event this clear drains.
cause they don’t make sense. They don’t
week, I want the country to know that there was • Ensure you have potable drinking water for
listen, they do no research, they engage
no flooding in my area, even though it rained several days.
their mouths before their brains. They are
heavily, and that was so for the majority of • Have an emergency plan.
always responding to what was not said or
Arima, and I dare anyone to contradict. I have • Unplug electrical units if there is a risk of
done, and then wonder why the Govern-
seen and heard many infomercials on prepara- flooding.
ment response, tactics and strategies are
tion for adverse weather, and I know where the • Avoid travelling through flood waters.
alien to their thoughts. So with this amaz-
shelters are located in my area. The councillor Stay calm T&T, stay dry.
ing level of ineptitude, please, allyuh doh
for my area is always in contact with the bur- My safety, your safety is our responsibility.
speak for me... Please!!!!
gesses, we have a WhatsApp group chat, and he
AV RAMPERSAD
was giving live hands-on management through- SEAN PHILLIPS
Princes Town
out the alert period. The councillor is Patterson Via email
representing lower Tumpuna and he is a mem-
ber of the party in Government.
I am educated, I am of African descent, and I
live in a non-gated normal community in Arima.
When I attended university, I did all my courses
for myself, and I never sought favour from my
lecturers. In other words, I legitimately earned
my degrees, a point which should not be glossed
over, and one that offers great insight into the
country’s dilemma.
One of my degrees is in Public Sector Man-
agement, as such, I know what is going on with
the budget process. And given that I have an
MBA from Lok Jack GSB, I was not bored by the
Budget presentation, because as I mentioned
before, I actually did my studies and work at
university, so what the Minister was presenting
was understood. From an academic perspective,
I understand why policymaking is done in the
way it is, ergo I understand the limitations of the
policy frame for the budget preparers, which is
something that I, unfortunately, can’t say about
all of the academics that have been publicly
commenting on the Budget.
I am actually ashamed of Mariano Brown
because of the academic position he holds! It
was shameful to listen to a programme where
the head of a great institution like ALJGSB, and
ex-finance minister, engages in a conversation
where a PhD is mouthing off on government cor-
porate policy for the execution of its secondary
roads rehabilitation programme, and this PhD
knows nothing about the tenets of New Public
Management (or else he would have known why
that corporate structure was used), and Brown
is there supporting the clueless deductions and
assertions of this obviously half-baked PhD boy.
Communication is a two-way action. The re-
cipient of a message must indicate that he prop-
erly received and understood the message for
there to be effective communication. I would
like to lend an honest voice here, and say to
this country that I know the difference between
hearing and listening, and declare that most
Trinis don’t listen to the Government commu-
nications, they hear them, but they don’t listen
to them.
I have listened to the Budget, and I have heard
no one in the public space advocate for what I
see that warrants concern with the capping of
the fuel subsidy. If transfers and subsidies must
reduce, then capping the fuel subsidy makes
sense. And by the way, that subsidy is derived
from a very very early public policy designed to
evenly spread the wealth of the country. Trini-
dad has a very wide middle-class belt, and a lot
of private car travel. We also have a retail market
where sellers deploy the rip-off pricing strategy
as a staple. So any increase in the cost of sales is
passed on with rip-off markup. For me, I want to
pay the same percentage of the full fuel price, as
maxi taxi drivers, government ministries, PTSC
and the distributors. Because the market sellers
are going to rip me off regardless, because they
don’t care. It’s amazing to me how Trinis attack
the Government minster because Xtra Foods,
Massy, and the doubles vendor decide to deploy
a rip-off pricing strategy.
Right now, I have no faith in Dr Atz, Winsford
 14 news
NYC Governor launches institute to help Caribbean immigrants transition to community life
NEW YORK—As New York City (NYC) antici-
pates surpassing the highest recorded shel-
ter census in recorded history, Governor,
Kathy Hochul, has launched the Institute
for Immigration Integration Research & Pol-
icy to help Caribbean and other immigrants
transition to community life, and further
their education and workforce in the United
States.
Hochul said the institute, which received
funding in the fiscal year 2023 state budget,
will be housed at the Rockefeller Institute
of Government, the State University of New
York’s public policy think tank.
The launch of the institute follows Ho-
New York Governor, Kathy Hochul chul’s mission to protect immigrants, in-
PICTURE AP
cluding those who are undocumented, who
were forced to leave their homelands.
“New York is built on the hard work and
determination of generations of immigrants,
and this Institute will work to improve the
lives of those who are trying to build better
lives for themselves and their families,” Ho-
chul said.
“By clearing the boundaries for new New
Yorkers, we can help to better integrate
them into the New York community and ac-
cess the New York dream,” she added.
She added that the announcement coin-
cides with the selection of an advisory board
of community leaders, who will set in mo-
tion ground-breaking policy development
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and select an executive director and assistant di-
rector in the coming months.
In addition, Hochul said on arrival, immigrants
often struggle to learn English, help their children
to assimilate in school, find safe and affordable
housing, secure jobs with a liveable wage, secure
transportation to commute and access available
service.
She noted that the institute’s executive direc-
tor and assistant director will analyse real-time
immigration, economic, labour and other data,
and identify potential solutions for policymakers
to help build on the state’s commitment to sup-
porting immigrants of all ages, nationalities and
backgrounds.
In October 2021, the governor signed legislation
classifying certain threats to report a person’s im-
migration status as extortion or coercion under
New York law.
She indicated that the advisory board will pro-
vide the institute with guidance and recommen-
dations with respect to research, programming,
fundraising opportunities and community events.
Meanwhile, NYC Mayor, Eric Adams, last Friday
issued Emergency Executive Order 224, formally
directing all relevant city agencies to coordinate
their efforts to support hundreds of asylum seek-
ers, arriving in the city each day from Texas and
other border states.
Adams also called for emergency federal and
state aid to handle the continued influx of asylum
seekers, as the city projects costs of more than
one billion US dollars related to asylum seekers
in the 2022 fiscal year, as well as expedited work
permits, a national decompression strategy and a
resettlement strategy.
Grenada prepared to
lease aircraft to ease
intra-regional travel woes
Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell says his
administration is prepared to lease an aircraft if
Caribbean governments are unable to sort out the
regional transportation sector by year-end.
Caribbean travel has been thrown into chaos fol-
lowing the collapse of the Antigua-based regional
airline, LIAT (1974) limited with the region travel-
ling population disgruntled at the inability to move
around as freely as they used to during LIAT’s op-
erations.
In an exclusive interview aired on WPG10 on
Friday night, Mitchell, who led his National Dem-
ocratic Congress (NDC) to power in June, said the
regional airline sector needs urgent fixing and that
there needs to be more decisive movement on the
issue before year-end.
“If by October, November, we don’t have an ar-
rangement…then it means if Grenada has to go and
lease the planes so that we can fly between Gre-
nada and Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago we
will have to do so.
“The truth is we can’t get to Trinidad,” Mitchell
said, noting however that with several new leaders
in the Caribbean he is optimistic that the situation
will be dealt with.
“Let’s put it this way, I am optimistic it will not
get to that,” he said, adding that regional govern-
ments must be prepared to spend more money
on regional transport. “I have made it quite clear
we have to put money, if not into LIAT 2020, if not
Inter Caribbean then some other vehicle that is pre-
pared to fly, it is as simple as that,” Mitchell added.
In August, regional leaders met to discuss the
situation regarding air transportation in the Carib-
bean amidst concerns that both regional and inter-
national travellers are finding it very expensive and
difficult to commute.
Mitchell said then it was agreed that a consultant
would be retained to provide advice to the heads
of the region as to how we can address the criti-
cal need to have, particularly air transportation
resumed at a level that existed prior to COVID-19.
(CMC STORIES)
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 16 regional
Prime Minister Mia Mottley says
an ethics review committee will
be established to prevent a repeat
of the Computer Science test fi-
asco, as she made it clear that her
Government will not support Bar-
‘No guinea pigs’
bados’ school children being sub-
jected to any type of inappropriate
exposure. She said that while the
Government accepted the apology
from the Inter-American Develop-
ment Bank (IDB) for conducting
an improper survey with students,
better still needed to be done
going forward and children would
not be used as “guinea pigs”.
“I have said to the Minister [of
Education Kay McConney] that we
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need to ensure going forward – and
I have had this discussion with a
number of people – that clearly we
live in an era now where the min-
istry would have to establish an
ethics review committee to make
sure that those things
that you go into schools
to talk to or to survey
with respect to children
pass a minimum thresh-
old test. And we are not,
therefore, allowing per-
sons to just feel that this
is open season for our
children,” Mottley said.
“We are not support-
ive of that and that is why
I have said to the minis-
try that the Inter-Ameri-
can Development Bank
must ensure that the
situation is corrected
as a matter of urgency.
I thank them for their
quick and rapid apology
and I say to them and
to all others that Barba-
dian schoolchildren are
not to be guinea pigs for
people in circumstances
where it is inappropriate
and where you are seek-
ing to expose them to
things that are especially
age-inappropriate. The
ethics review committee
I believe will help the
ministry manage and
govern that process in a
more effective way.”
The Prime Minister
spoke about the issue on
Friday afternoon during
the official signing of a
Memorandum of Under-
standing between Bar-
bados and the Republic
of China at Ilaro Court,
to construct a new na-
tional stadium.
The test saga, which
was brought to light
by Barbados TODAY
in a story published
on Tuesday under the
headline Alarming Test,
stemmed from the fact
that First Form students
at five of the island’s sec-
ondary schools had to
complete a survey, as
part of a Computer Sci-
ence test, that included
invasive questions in a
survey that made many
of them uncomfortable.
The questions related to
their sexuality, gender,
mental state, and their
home circumstances,
among other areas. The
IDB and the Ministry of
Education have since
apologised for their roles
in the scenario, with the
Washington-based finan-
cial institution which
administered the test
accepting full responsi-
bility. The Bank admit-
ted that even though
the Ministry of Educa-
tion had objected to
certain questions being
included on the test, it
was still disseminated to
students in its original
format.
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Equity markets struggle in 2022
For our full research and
analysis, please visit
www.bourseinvestment.com
This week, we at Bourse recap the
performance of local and interna-
tional stock markets as at the end
of the 3rd quarter of 2022 (9M
2022). Equity markets continue
to face considerable uncertainty,
as central banks around the world
attempt to control persistent infla-
tion at the risk of sparking reces-
sionary conditions. Could investor
sentiment reverse heading into
the final quarter of 2022, or will
policymaker-induced uncertainty
keep markets on edge? We discuss
below.
Local Markets Down
The cross listed index (CLX),
comprising some of the largest
publicly-listed regional compa-
nies, led losses among the three
major indices, slipping 28.2%, as
movements of index heavyweight
NCBFG (down 43.8%) and its sub-
sidiary GHL (down 15.0%) dragged
market performance down.
The All Trinidad and Tobago
Index (All T&T), while faring bet-
ter, declined 3.3% for 9M2022.
Resultantly, the T&T Composite
Index (TTCI) fell 10.3% to close
at 1,343.16. MASSY Holdings Ltd
(MASSY) and First Caribbean In-
ternational Bank Ltd (FCI) were
the volume leaders on the First
Tier Market for 9M2022, with
10.2M and 8.6M shares being
traded respectively.
Major Movers
Agostini’s Ltd (AGL) and An-
gostura Holdings Ltd (AHL) both
advanced 38.5% respectively in
9M2022. AGL was boosted by
the positive earnings impact of
acquisition activity, while AHL
was supported by improving
earnings from higher domestic
and international demand. Ca-
nadian majority-owned banking
giant, Scotiabank T&T Limited
(SBTT), was up 14.5% for 9M2022.
T&T NGL Ltd (TTNGL) expanded
2.6% in 9M2022, on account of
improved earnings due to robust
energy markets and increased
profitability from its solitary in-
vestee company Phoenix Park Gas
Processors Ltd (PPGPL). Guardian
Media Ltd (GML) increased 2.0%
for the period under review.
Major decliners for 9M2022 in-
cluded NCB Financial Group Ltd
(NCBFG down 43.8%), West In-
dian Tobacco Company Ltd (WCO,
down 21.1%), Unilever Caribbean
Ltd (UCL down 19.8%), First Cit-
izens Group Financial Holdings
(FCGFH down 19.7%) and National
Flour Mills Ltd (NFMdown 19.0%).
US Markets Lower
The S&P 500 posted its third
straight quarter of losses for the
first time since 2009, down 24.8%
in 9M 2022. The sell-off in U.S eq-
uities has been precipitated by
the increasingly clouded macro
picture, as inflation proves to be
‘stickier’ than anticipated. This
was further exacerbated by the
Federal Open Market Committee’s
(FOMC) hawkish stance, with Fed
Chair Jerome Powell highlighting
that the Fed’s mission can’t be ac-
complished without catalysing a
recession even after five consecu-
tive rate hikes.
The Energy Select Sector SPDR
Fund (XLE) continues to be the
sole sector Exchange Traded
Fund (ETF) in positive territory
for US markets, up 29.8% as en-
ergy prices remain robust. On
the contrary, the communica-
tions sector, represented by the
Communication Services Select
Sector SPDR Fund (XLC), was the
worst performing sector during
9M2022, down 38.3%.
International Markets Stumble
European markets, as gauged
by the Euro Stoxx 50, fell 33.5%
in 9M2022 as geopolitical ten-
sions continue to unsettle the
region and keep fuel prices el-
evated. Inflation continues to
plague consumers, with central
banks attempting to subdue price
increases with aggressive rate
hikes. England was the region’s
least-worst performing mar-
ket, down 23.0% as uncertainty
around the outlook for UK retail
energy prices lingers despite the
Government’s announcements of
support measures including an
energy price guarantee. Germany
and Italy were among the worst
performing markets in the region,
declining 35.3% and 34.9% respec-
tively following a squeeze on en-
ergy supplies.
Asian markets are careening
towards their worst performance
since the Covid-19 pandemic
began, impacted by a stronger U.S
dollar and rising global recession
fears.
South Korea equities led losses
among the region, declining
40.2% in 9M 2022, as the coun-
try’s currency (Korean Won) fell
to a 13-1/2-year low. Taiwan eq-
uities slumped 32.5%, driven by
concerns about the Federal Re-
serve’s aggressive rate hikes and
recession fears leading regulators
to tighten rules on short selling
as a way to stabilize market sen-
timent. Asian equity markets (ex-
cluding Japan) declined 28.1% in
9M2022.
China’s market was down 25.8%
for 9M2022, relative to a gain of
4.0% in 9M2021, weakening on
the back of rolling Covid-19 lock-
downs and the property sector
slump. Hong Kong markets de-
clined 26.9% in 9M2022.
India equities remained rela-
tively more resilient, falling 9.9%
in 9M2022, compared to a 22.0%
gain in the prior period. While
unable to offset negative global
sentiment, India’s stock market
decline has been cushioned to an
extent by its growth and earnings
outperformance.
Latin American markets de-
clined a relatively minor 3.5% in
9M2022, following a drop of 9.1%
in 9M2021. Brazil was the best per-
forming market, rebounding 8.0%
during the period. Brazilian elec-
tions and the upcoming presiden-
tial runoff between Jair Bolsonaro
and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to be
held on October 30th 2022 could
move markets in the final quarter.
Chile advanced 4.7% as world’s
largest red metal producer bene-
fitted from increased commodity
prices, while wrestling with a vol-
atile peso and runaway inflation.
Colombia rounded out 9M2022 as
the worst performing Latin Amer-
ican market, down 29.4% as infla-
tion continued to trend upwards
and sentiment towards its new
President Gustavo Petro declined
amid his ambitious social agenda.
Investment Outlook
Domestic companies continue
to face the challenge of acceler-
ating price pressures, with vary-
ing degrees of ability to pass on
higher input costs (transportation,
raw materials etc.) to consumers.
According to the Central Bank’s
Monetary Policy Announcement,
headline inflation rose to 5.9%
in July 2022 from 4.9% in June
2022. This phenomenon may be
compounded by the effects of fis-
cal measures announced in the
FY2023 budget, which are likely
to weaken consumption and
disposable income. While some
companies may fare better than
others, the overarching outlook
for companies heading into the
final quarter is one where pre-
serving operating margins (and
by extension profitability) could
be challenged.
International markets are ex-
pected to remain volatile, as
central banks including the US
Federal Reserve signalled that
they will stay the course in rising
interest rates, reducing support
for economic growth in an effort
to tame inflation.
While the FOMC delivered its
third consecutive 75-basis-point
rate hike in September, the Fed’s
updated economic projections
and insistence that price stabili-
sation (and not growth) was its
priority, cast further doubts on
the outlook for U.S markets. The
Fed now expects below-trend
economic growth over the next
few years, a significant rise in the
unemployment rate, and inflation
to stay notably above its 2% target
until at least 2024.
In Europe, the outlook remains
gloomy as energy shocks amplify
the erosion of household discre-
tionary income, increasing the
possibility of a sharp decline in
economic activity. The World
Bank improved its forecast for Eu-
rope and Central Asia, expecting a
contraction of 0.2% in 2022 (pre-
vious -2.9%) and growth of 0.3% in
2023 due to better-than-expected
resilience and growth in some of
the region’s largest economies.
The World Bank on Thursday,
October 6, slashed its growth fore-
cast for India to 6.5% year-on-year
for 2022/23, from an earlier esti-
mate of 7.5%, warning that spillo-
vers from the Russia-Ukraine war
and global monetary tightening
will weigh on the economic out-
look.
China’s economic growth pro-
jection was lowered by the World
Bank to 2.8% compared with its
previous forecast of 5.0% in April
2022, as the economy struggles
with a real-estate crunch and ze-
ro-tolerance approach to COVID-
19.
Equity Investor Considerations
With heightened uncertainty on
recession fears, high inflation and
rising interest rates, investors may
want err on the side of caution.
For the Conservative or Low Risk
Investor, opting for safety may
be the most prudent approach in
the current volatile markets, by
reallocating portfolios to lower
risk securities and settling for a
lower return on investments. This
includes moving to cash or near-
cash holdings such as income
mutual funds, repurchase agree-
ments where their investment
business 17
capital is secured.
Investors with moderate risk
tolerance can consider highly di-
versified and resilient sector or
country ETFs as a way to quickly
diversify their investment port-
folios. A selective approach to
individual stocks may also be
preferred, focusing on companies
with:
(i) resilient profitability,
(ii) demonstrable competitive
advantages and/or market
share and
(iii) healthy free cash flow.
Investors with a higher risk tol-
erance may look past current mar-
ket conditions with a longer-term
investment horizon, viewing this
as a compelling buying opportu-
nity. This investor could consider
adding more aggressive growth
mutual funds and ETFs, willing
to take on more risk in order to
potentially earn higher returns in
the long-run. It should be noted
that this approach does not elim-
inate/mitigate the risks pervading
financial markets, but instead po-
sitions a portfolio to benefit from
the recovery of some/all of its
holdings over time. As always, it
makes good sense to consult with
an expert investment adviser such
as Bourse to make the most in-
formed investment decisions.
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 18 opinion
HR is important in an era of global expansion
CAVELLE JOSEPH  ST OMER
If there is one thing that working through a pan-
demic has underscored, it is just how important
thinking globally has become. Faced with a world-
wide disaster, companies had to navigate unprec-
edented market disruption across every continent
(at the same time), and Human Resources teams
across the globe were pushed to their limits, bal-
ancing employees’ health challenges, workplace
trials, with ever-evolving health and safety guide-
lines that varied from continent to continent and
changed often, but affected every aspect of the
business.
We all know that the world is increasingly in-
terconnected. In our current environment, the
importance of having a global Human Resources
strategy has never been more necessary — or more
challenging. Advances in technology enable start-
ups to swiftly move into international markets,
expanding their opportunities and brands on a
global basis. In doing so, HR can play a leading
role, the importance of which cannot be under-
stated.
The world of global HR is an opportunity for HR
professionals to differentiate themselves, espe-
cially if it has been a long-time aspiration, because
the field has never been so critical. The scarcity of
qualified managers has become a major constraint
on the speed with which multinational or domes-
tic companies thinking of going multinational, can
expand their international sales. The growth of
the knowledge-based society, along with the pres-
sures of opening up emerging markets, has led
cutting-edge global companies to recognise now
more than ever that human resources and intel-
lectual capital are as significant as financial assets
in building sustainable competitive advantage. To
follow their lead, chief executives in other multi-
national companies will have to bridge the gap be-
tween their companies’ human resources rhetoric
and reality. HR must now be given a prominent
seat in the boardroom.
Good HR management in a multinational or-
President of HRMATT,
Cavelle Joseph - St Omer
ganisation comes down to getting the
right people in the right jobs in the right
places at the right times and at the right
cost. International managers must, how-
ever, be meshed into a cohesive network
which requires that they identify and lev-
erage good ideas worldwide.
For this network to be sustainable, it is
dependent on executive continuity. This
in turn requires career management to
ensure that internal qualified executives
are readily available when vacancies
occur around the world and that good
managers do not jump ship because they
have not been managed right or recog-
nised.
Few organisations achieve this. A num-
ber of multinational companies do not
have the leadership capital they need to
perform effectively in all their markets
around the world. One dominant reason
for this is the lack of managerial mobility.
Neither companies nor individuals have
come to terms with the role that manage-
rial mobility now has to play in marrying
business strategy with HR strategy and in
ensuring that careers are developed for
both profitability, mobility and employ-
ability.
Ethnocentricity is another reason. Re-
The damage has already been done
The damage has already been done! This
is in light of the recent outrage of parents
search has shown that for a significant
percentage of multinationals, HR devel-
opment and career management poli-
cies have tended to concentrate on and
favour the nationals of the headquarters
country. Only the brightest local stars
were given the career management skills
and overseas assignments necessary to
develop an international mindset. As a
consequence, lack of global multicultural
managerial talent is now eating away at
companies’ bottom lines through high
staff turnover, high training costs, stag-
nant market shares, failed joint ventures
and mergers and the high opportunity
costs that inevitably follow bad hiring
decisions around the globe.
Companies new to the global scene
continue to discover that the war on tal-
ent is real. They have challenges finding
savvy, trustworthy managers for their
overseas markets. This holds true for
companies across the technology and
manufacturing spectrum, from software
manufacturers to textile companies that
have to manage a global supply chain.
The pressure is therefore on for newly
globalising companies to cut the tri-
al-and-error time in building a cadre of
global managers in order to shorten the
leads of their larger, established compet-
itors, but they are stymied as to how to
do it.
Companies entering the global arena
must find ways to emulate companies
that have decades of experience in re-
cruiting, training and retaining good em-
ployees across the globe. Many of these
global enterprises are American and Eu-
ropean. Take Unilever and the Interna-
tional Business Machines Corporation,
in Barbados, whose Form One children,
unbeknownst to them, had partaken in
a “survey” the Inter-American
Bank (IDB) administered to them
this last Monday, October 3,
under the guise of a “computer
test.”
In a brief statement, the IDB
said it “sincerely apologises
while stressing that no offence
was intended.”
Can we truly believe that ask-
ing students inappropriate and
personal intimate information
on themselves and their parents
at 11 years of age without par-
ents’ consent would not cause
some sort of outrage?
The apologies come after the
damage has already been done.
While the IDB promises to de-
stroy the papers, what guaran-
tee is there that they will keep
their word? The parents have
demanded to see the papers and
they have every right to do so.
We parents here in Trinidad
need to be very vigilant and
cautious as this seems to be the
modus operandi in which these
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for example; they leverage their world-
wide HR function as a source of compet-
itive advantage.
So if you’re considering a global po-
sitioning for your organisation for the
first time, the goal is to build sustaina-
ble competitive advantage by attracting
and developing the best managerial tal-
ent in each of your company’s markets.
Your firm’s strategy must align with a
strong HR strategy that demands global
HR leadership with standard systems
but local adaptation. The fundamental
idea is to satisfy your company’s global
human resources needs via a human
capital supply chain feeder at regional,
national and local levels, and to leverage
your current assets to the fullest extent
by actively engaging people in develop-
ing their own careers.
If companies are to truly handle the
challenges of globalisation, maxim-
ise their benefits and shift to a knowl-
edge-based economy, they must develop
systems that “walk their talk” that peo-
ple are their most valuable resource.
A global HR mindset will ensure that a
domestic or multinational company has
the right talent, managerial mobility and
cultural mix to manage effectively all of
its operating units and growth opportu-
nities and that its managers mesh into a
knowledge-sharing network with com-
mon values.
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of T&T (HRMATT) is the leading voice of the
Human Resource Profession locally. HRMATT
Says is a column meant to address issues and
concerns of professionals and the general public
focused on Human Capital Development. Today’s
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Senior Human Resource and Industrial Relations
Executive, Cavelle Joseph – St. Omer, SHRM-SCP,
MBA, B.Sc. Learn more about HRMATT by visiting
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international organisations like to “inno-
cently” act.
I call on all parents here in Trinidad
and Tobago to make it clear to our pri-
mary and secondary school-aged chil-
dren that if they come into contact with
any “survey” that they deem inappropri-
ate or that makes them feel uncomforta-
ble, that they stand up, make their voices
heard and walk out!
We have to stand up now! We have to
make it very clear that we will not accept
such blatant disregard and disrespect to
our hard-earned taxpayers’ money that
goes into making sure our children’s
education not be interfered with such
gross and psychologically damaging in-
formation.
We have to realise and understand very
clearly that we the parents and citizens
of this country, and in the Caribbean,
have the power in our hands and can and
should demand better from those placed
by us to be in authority, that we will not
accept our children to be pawns in their
so-called experiments.
GABRIELA ROOPNARINE,
via email
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Who we go put?
didate Nunez-Tesheira has pub-
licly aired her concerns about
the number of days for voting,
storage of ballot boxes after the
first round of voting, member-
ward, or he would be following ship listings and requirements
Mrs Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s regarding new registrants. It
opinion 19
This Budget debate and en-
suing events have confirmed to
the population that the country
has gone past the “leaderships”
of both PM Rowley and Oppo-
sition Leader Persad-Bissessar
and their cronies. Who we go

Ramona Ramdial selfish example. After all, he

said in 2020 that this was going
to be his last term in office. He
Former Minister/MP would gain much more respect
and adoration if he bowed out
gracefully, leading into legacy.
would serve the PNM party well
if an independent body ran its
elections. In this way, the pro-
cess is free and fair and would
instil confidence in its demo-
cratic principles. The PNM can
put as PNM leader? Pennelope,
Camille, Karen, Amery or Brian?
Who we go put as UNC leader?
Vasant, Roodal, Fuad, Rushton
or Jearlean? Which party is in-
terested in good governance

L
ast Friday, PM Dr Keith Row-
ley’s attempt to explain and
apologise for his ministers
and his own insensitive and
insulting post-Budget statements
came off as insincere. It seemed
more a reaction to severe public
backlash, leaving him no choice
but to try to defend himself and his
high-flying underlings when he de-
scribed the citizenry as “on edge”
and “irritated.”
One wonders if the plan at their
Cabinet caucus was to try to ‘gas-
light’ and trigger the citizens into
an uproar as a coping mechanism
post-Budget: Divert national dis-
enchantment into focus on absurd
statements and away from inescap-
able, overriding Government in-
competencies. The few ministerial
minstrels would “take it for the
team,” with the population expected
to forget their tomfoolery in a week.
Nevertheless, after giving us such
a harsh Budget, I am now convinced
that this seven-year-old Government
is bereft of ideas to boost the econ-
omy and put the people first. The
business sector as well is not insu-
lated from the effects of a poorly
managed economy, since most have
not been paid their VAT returns.
Business magnate Arthur Lok Jack
has roasted Minister Imbert for not
meeting this commitment. The Fi-
nance Minister now seems more
muggle than self-professed “Wiz-
ard.”
Disappointingly, the Opposition
did not decimate the Government
during the Budget debate, as most
of their MPs were dull and uncon-
vincing in their responses. It was a
regurgitation of past manifestos with
nothing new or innovative. Hardly
any recommendations were given
to fix our pressing financial position
and the strongest responses to the
insulting comments from the var-
ious ministers came in the form of
memes on social media.
Dr Moonilal’s half-hearted attempt
at impugning the characters of Gov-
ernment MPs backfired, as MP Rob-
inson-Regis waded deep into those
of many on the other side. The tired,
toothless seven-year-old rhetoric
of “Call de elections now” was the
damp squib at the end of the re- The membership badly wants always follow the current UNC and on winning government to
sponses from most. There was just change but must look closely at leadership’s example of rigged effect it? Take your pick people
ONE day of protest from the divided the election process, since can- internal elections though. and start actioning it!
opposing forces of the UNC and the
unions and then normal disservice
resumed. Are the opposing forces
really serious at all? No fight. No fire.
No credibility. No inspiration. The
people have no effective defence
against this Government.
Our country’s governance has
reached rock bottom, even as our
Ministers of Education led us into
deep waters on Thursday with a be-
lated school closure. There was flash
flooding across the country since
Wednesday, with many schools
dismissing early and by Thursday
morning, many parents, including
myself, kept our kids at home. We
first heard of a Facebook post at 7.08
am on Minister Dr Nyan Gadsby-Dol-
ly’s personal page that all schools
were to be closed. We know politi-
cians’ pages are “prone to hacking”
though and the official page of the
Ministry of Education only posted
at 7.37 am. Did the minister want to
“steal a march” on her own minis-
try? Junior Minister of Education,
Lisa Morris-Julian’s “you big and
have sense” retort on the day to
citizens seeking guidance from her
can be translated as, “You looking to
me for leadership? Hard luck. Lead
yuhself!” The epitome of bungling
leadership! The ministers would
have participated punctually in the
ex parte prevention of pedagogue
protest on Budget Day but slept in
late themselves when it came to the
safety and convenience of students
and their parents. Failure grade!
As the governing party stumbles
along in office, the PNM internal
election campaigns are heating up.
Kudos to Karen Nunez-Tesheira
for filing nominations for political
leader. In their party’s interest, Pen-
nelope Beckles and Camille Robin-
son-Regis would be advised to follow
suit. A first female political leader of
the PNM is long overdue and the
current leadership of the party has
become quite unpopular under the
bullish leadership of political leader
Dr Keith Rowley. He should step
aside and allow his party to elect
the best leader possible going for-

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SULIMANIYAH, IRAQ
‘A time bomb’: Anger rising in a
hot spot of Iran protests
Growing up under a repressive
system, Sharo, a 35-year-old uni-
versity graduate, never thought
she would hear words of open
rebellion spoken out loud.
Now she herself chants slogans
like “Death to the Dictator!” with
a fury she didn’t know she had,
as she joins protests calling for
toppling the country’s rulers.
Sharo said that after three
weeks of protests, triggered by
the death of a young woman in
the custody of the feared moral-
ity police, anger at the authorities
is only rising, despite a bloody
crackdown that has left dozens
dead and hundreds in detention.
“The situation here is tense and
volatile,” she said, referring to the
city of Sanandaj in the majority
Kurdish home district of the same
name in northwestern Iran, one
of the hot spots of the protests.
“We are just waiting for
something to happen, like a
WARREN, MICHIGAN
Michigan GOP statewide candidates
stick to far-right message
With voting underway in Michi-
gan’s general election, the Republi-
can nominee for secretary of state
stepped on stage as a warm-up
act for former President Donald
Trump and hit hard on the main
theme of her campaign.
Kristina Karamo repeated un-
founded assertions about the 2020
presidential election that have
been repeatedly debunked. She
told the crowd at the recent rally
at Macomb Community College
that “authoritarians” are giving
millions to her Democratic oppo-
nent—Secretary of State Jocelyn
Benson—in an attempt to “corrupt
battleground state election sys-
tems so they can control America.”
“If you look at history, it shows
you what tyrants do,” said Kar-
amo, a former community college
professor. “History is telling us,
history is screaming to us, that if
we don’t step up and fight now,
we will lose the greatest country
in human history.”
It was an address designed to rev
up the crowd of devoted Trump
followers, some of whom have
latched onto the baseless QAnon
conspiracy theory.
While Karamo’s speech drew
time-bomb,” she said, speak-
ing to The Associated Press via
Telegram messenger service.
The anti-government protests
in Sanandaj, 300 miles (500
kilometres) from the capital, are
a microcosm of the leaderless
protests that have roiled Iran.
Led largely by women and
youth, they have evolved from
spontaneous mass gatherings
in central areas to scattered
demonstrations in residential
areas, schools and universities
as activists try to evade an in-
creasingly brutal crackdown.
Tensions rose again Saturday in
Sanandaj after rights monitors said
two protesters were shot dead and
several were wounded, following
a resumption of demonstrations.
Residents said there has
been a heavy security pres-
ence in the city, with constant
patrols and security person-
nel stationed on major streets.
cheers, relying on a general elec-
tion strategy that appeals to the
most far-right voters is a gamble
for Michigan Republicans.
Candidates who have to play to
their party’s base during primaries
or nominating conventions often
shift toward the center, aiming to
attract more voters for the general
election. But that hasn’t happened
this year for the Republicans seek-
ing Michigan’s top three statewide
offices — governor, attorney gen-
eral and secretary of state.
The November 8 election will
test whether campaigns designed
to resonate with the far-right and
highlight strong ties to Trump will
be enough to win in a traditional
swing state, where the Republican
incumbent lost the White House
race to Democrat challenger Joe
Biden by more than 154,000 votes
in 2020.
All three GOP candidates stood
behind Trump during the October
1 rally at the college about 20 miles
north of Detroit, joined by Rep.
Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Geor-
gia, and MyPillow CEO Mike Lin-
dell, who has amplified Trump’s
election falsehoods to audiences
across the country.
Mucola Markovich,
76, wipes a tear as
he stands next to a
residential
building that was
heavily damaged
after a Russian
attack at a
residential area in
Zaporizhzhia,
Ukraine, yesterday.
PICTURES AP
ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE
Ukraine: Russian strikes kill
at least 12 after bridge blast
The couple cowered under a
blanket in the early hours of yes-
terday when they heard missiles
headed again for their city, which
has suffered repeated barrages as
Russian and Ukrainian forces bat-
tle for control of territory Mos-
cow has illegally annexed.
“There was one explosion, then
another one,” Mucola Markovich
said. Then, in a flash, the fourth-
floor apartment he shared with
his wife was gone, the 76-year-
old said, holding back tears as he
described the overnight strikes
on Zaporizhzhia that brought
down a section of an apartment
building and left at least a dozen
people dead.
Russian analyst set to face
trial on charges of lying to FBI
Five years after the term “Steele
dossier” entered the political lexi-
con, a think tank analyst who con-
tributed to research about Donald
Trump and Russia goes on trial
Tuesday for lying to the FBI about
his sources of information.
Igor Danchenko is the third
person to be prosecuted by Spe-
cial Counsel John Durham, who
was appointed to investigate the
origins of “Crossfire Hurricane” —
the designation given to the FBI’s
2016 probe into former president
Trump’s Russia connections. It is
also the first of Durham’s cases
that delves deeply into the origins
of the dossier that Trump derided
as fake news and a political witch
hunt.
Here’s some background on
what the case is about.
Danchenko, a Russian analyst,
was a source of information for
Christopher Steele, a former Brit-
ish spy who was paid by Dem-
ocrats to research ties between
Russia and presidential candidate
Donald Trump.
“When it will be rebuilt, I don’t
know,” he said. “I am left with-
out an apartment at the end of
my life.”
The strikes come as Russia
has suffered a series of setbacks
nearly eight months after invad-
ing Ukraine n a campaign many
thought would be short-lived. In
recent weeks, Ukrainian forces
have staged a counteroffensive,
retaking areas in the south and
east, while Moscow’s decision to
call up more troops led to pro-
tests and an exodus of tens of
thousands of Russians.
The latest setback was an ex-
plosion Saturday that caused
the partial collapse of a bridge
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Igor
Danchenko
The compilation of research
files, which included salacious ru-
mours and unproven assertions,
came to be familiarly known as
the “Steele dossier.” Though the
dossier did not help launch the
FBI’s investigation into potential
coordination between Russia and
Trump’s 2016 presidential cam-
paign, the Justice Department
did rely on it when it applied for
and received warrants to monitor
the communications of a former
Trump campaign adviser.
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linking Russia with the Crimean
Peninsula, which Moscow an-
nexed eight years ago. The attack
on the Kerch Bridge damaged an
important supply route for the
Kremlin’s faltering war effort
and a towering symbol of Russia’s
power in the region.
Recent fighting has focused on
the regions just north of Crimea,
including Zaporizhzhia, and
Ukrainian President Volodymyr
Zelenskyy lamented the latest at-
tack in a Telegram post.
“Again, Zaporizhzhia. Again,
merciless attacks on civilians,
targeting residential buildings,
in the middle of the night,” he
wrote. (AP STORIES)
As part of its efforts to verify in-
formation in the dossier, the FBI
interviewed Danchenko in 2017.
He is charged with lying to
agents about his information
sources, with prosecutors accus-
ing Danchenko of misleading the
FBI in an effort to make his own
contributions seem more credible.
Prosecutors say Danchenko lied
when the FBI asked him about
how he obtained the information
he gave to Steele. Specifically, they
say he denied that he relied on a
Democratic operative, Charles
Dolan, a public relations executive
who volunteered for Hillary Clin-
ton’s presidential 2016 campaign.
Prosecutors also say Danchenko
lied when he said he received in-
formation from an anonymous
phone call that he believed was
placed by a man named Sergei
Millian, a former president of
the Russian-American Cham-
ber of Commerce. They argue
Danchenko knew that Millian
wasn’t a source of any anonymous
phone call.
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Análisis de entorno: El mundo es
para adelante y no para atrás
Lo cierto es que EE UU siempre
va a anteponer sus intereses a los
de cualquier otro. Por eso son la
nación que son, que genera admi-
ración y respeto; tanto por parte
de los que los quieren, como de
los que los rechazan.
Nuevamente comenzaron los
profetas del optimismo fantasi-
oso a interpretar el intercambio
de prisioneros como algo bueno.
Hay que decir que, para los invo-
lucrados, de lado y lado, fue algo
bueno, porque estaban presos y
ahora están libres… y eso ya es
algo.
Hace meses, cuando en marzo
llegó la primera avanzada de EE
UU, yo les comentaba que, en
realidad, al estar Carstens en la
misión, se trataba de una nego-
ciación de rehenes, porque hay
que recordar que él es el nego-
ciador de rehenes de la Casa
Blanca. Todo lo demás, fue acce-
sorio a la misión… petróleo, elec-
ciones… nada de eso importaba,
y el tiempo me dio la razón…
nada de lo que anunciaban (de
más producción, de Chevrón, de
alivio de sanciones, de abrir con-
sulado) pasó.
Claro en ese momento soltaron
dos rehenes en Venezuela, y
como nadie de los dos lados ex-
plicó nada, pues solo quedaron
las especulaciones, las que decían
que ahora sí éramos amigos y que
el petróleo venezolano podría sal-
var a Europa; y los que, como yo,
les decía que bajaran las expecta-
tivas, porque eso no era así… no
fue así entonces.
Luego vino la segunda visita la
cual seguramente fue más fuerte
que la primera, pues les tomó
tiempo y costó, de lado y lado,
acordar primero, e implementar
después. El aparato jurídico que
se desplegó en EE UU con perdón
presidencial incluido, tuvo un
costo político muy fuerte para el
gobierno, que desestabilizó y de-
bilitó la posición de negociación
global de EE UU con el resto de
los países que consideran una
amenaza… sus enemigos. Porque
las reflexiones de Marco Rubio,
parcializadas o no, tienen todo el
sentido del mundo; los países en-
emigos se dedicarán a cazar nor-
teamericanos civiles en el resto
del mundo, para luego canjearlos
por los que pueda tener EE UU
en su poder. Y, a la vista de que
los exmilitares quedaron presos,
pues ya todos saben que hay que
cazar civiles.
Environment analysis:
The world is forward and
not backward
The truth is that the US will always
put its interests before those of
any other. That is why they are the
nation they are, which generates
admiration and respect; both by
those who love them, and those
who reject them.
Once again the prophets
of fanciful optimism began to
interpret the prisoner exchange as
something good. It must be said
that, for those involved, on both
sides, it was a good thing, because
they were imprisoned and now
they are free... and that is already
something.
Months ago, when the first
advance party from the United
States arrived in March, I told them
that, in reality, since Carstens was
on the mission, it was a hostage
negotiation, because you have to
remember that he is the hostage
negotiator of the White House.
Everything else was incidental
to the mission... oil, elections...
none of that mattered, and time
proved me right... none of what
was announced (more production,
Chevron, sanctions relief, opening a
consulate) happened. .
Of course, at that moment they
released two hostages in Venezuela,
and since no one from both sides
explained anything, well, only
speculation remained, saying that
now we were friends and that
Venezuelan oil could save Europe;
and those who, like me, told them
to lower their expectations, because
that wasn’t like that… it wasn’t like
that then.
Then came the second visit,
which was surely stronger than
the first, because it took time and
cost, from side to side, to agree
first, and implement later. The legal
apparatus that was deployed in
the US, including a presidential
pardon, had a very strong political
cost for the government, which
destabilized and weakened the
global negotiating position of the
US with the rest of the countries
that they consider a threat... their
enemies.
Because Marco Rubio’s
reflections, biased or not, make all
the sense in the world; the enemy
countries will dedicate themselves
to hunting civilian Americans in the
rest of the world, to later exchange
them for those that the United
States may have in its power.
And, in view of the fact that
the ex-military were imprisoned,
well, everyone already knows that
civilians must be hunted down.
Le reclaman a Maduro por no hacer trabajos de
prevención para evitar tragedia en Las Tejerías
En medio de la tragedia ocurrida
en Las Tejerías, Nicolás Maduro
publicó un mensaje para anunciar
trabajos en la zona y asegurar que
apoyan a los habitantes del muni-
cipio Santos Michelena, en el es-
tado Aragua. Sin embargo, varios
tuiteros lo criticaron por no hacer
trabajos de prevención y evitar
esta situación.
“Frente a la difícil y dolorosa sit-
uación ocasionada por las fuertes
lluvias en Las Tejerías, ordené a la
vicepresidenta Delcy Rodríguez,
al Gabinete Social y a todos los
organismos de seguridad, el máx-
imo despliegue para la atención
integral del pueblo ¡No están
solos!”, escribió el mandatario
en su cuenta. Ante este mensaje,
algunos usuarios lo criticaron al
considerar que se pudieron hacer
trabajos para evitar lo sucedido.
“Yo me pregunto, si con antel-
ación sabían de la tormenta, ¿por
qué no desplegaron esa misma
atención para despejar las quebra-
Preocupación por aumento de casos de tuberculosis
en la población warao de Delta Amacuro
Según datos extraoficiales, tan
solo en Bonoina, una comuni-
dad indígena warao ubicada en
la parroquia Manuel Renaud, del
municipio Antonio Díaz, hay 15
casos de tuberculosis.
El progresivo aumento de
casos de tuberculosis en la po-
blación warao del estado Delta
Amacuro ha causado preocu-
pación en la comunidad en gen-
eral.
Hasta la primera semana
de octubre se registraron 25
nuevos casos en la región, todos
proveniente del Bajo Delta y co-
munidades cercanas, reseñó el
portal Radio Fe y Alegría Noti-
cias.
Según datos extraoficiales, tan
solo en Bonoina, una comuni-
dad indígena warao ubicada en
la parroquia Manuel Renaud, del
municipio Antonio Díaz, hay 15
casos de tuberculosis.
Sin embargo, la preocupación
recae en la alta capacidad de
infección que tiene esta enfer-
medad. Por lo que es posible
que el número de pacientes se
duplique o triplique entre la
segunda quincena de octubre y
diciembre de este año.
Por otra parte, una fuente
reveló al medio antes mencio-
nado que también representa
das y cauces? Lo que traía el río
era de todo ¿Por qué tanta indo-
lencia?”, le reclamó una tuitera a
Maduro. Otro comentario que se
leyó fue: “¡Navidades felices! Que-
riendo tapar el sol con circo y la
naturaleza nos está dando hasta
con el tobo, en donde se ve que
este país es un desastre en todos
los aspectos”.
Las fuertes lluvias de este
sábado provocaron el desbordam-
iento de la quebrada Los Patos.
En videos que circularon en las
redes sociales se vio cómo el agua
arrasó con todo lo que encontró a
su paso.
Luego de lo ocurrido, la infor-
mación oficial no ha sido opor-
tuna. Sin embargo, periodistas
han acudido a la zona y han repor-
tado cómo se encuentra al lugar,
además de indicar de forma ex-
traoficial que el saldo de muertos
es de al menos 18 personas, pero
la cifra podría aumentar, ya que
mantienen las labores de rescate.
un riesgo la falta de tratamiento
en el hospital Dr. Luis Razetti de
Tucupita. Pues, este es el cen-
tro de salud más importante en
Delta Amacuro.
En su lugar, misioneros de la
congregación Consolata han so-
corrido a los afectados y le han
facilitado parte del tratamiento
en la capital deltana.
Otra de las comunidades con
infecciones es Kayanajo, una po-
blación warao ubicada a 15 minu-
tos de navegación de Bonoina.
Estas realizan constantemente
intercambios de varios alimen-
tos como el pescado, ocumo y
plátano.
Hasta el momento, hay cinco
casos que están siendo aten-
didos, pero es posible que el
número sea mayor.
Esto debido a que hay varias
personas con síntoma similares
a la tuberculosa pero que no se
encuentran bajo observación
médica.
De acuerdo con el portal, los
casos sospechosos no han reci-
bido tratamiento debido a que
primero es necesario confirmar
que tienen tuberculosis. Según
la fuente consultada, también la
comunidad de Nabasanuka pre-
senta dos casos confirmados de
la enfermedad.
21
They claim Maduro for not
doing prevention work to
avoid tragedy in Las Tejerías
In the midst of the tragedy that
occurred in Las Tejerías, Nicolás
Maduro published a message to
announce work in the area and
ensure that they support the
inhabitants of the Santos Michelena
municipality, in the state of Aragua.
However, several tweeters criticized
him for not doing prevention work
and avoiding this situation.
“Faced with the difficult and
painful situation caused by the
heavy rains in Las Tejerías, I ordered
Vice President Delcy Rodríguez,
the Social Cabinet and all security
agencies, the maximum deployment
for the comprehensive care of the
people. They are not alone!” The
president wrote in his account.
Criticism of Maduro for the Las
Tejerías tragedy.
Given this message, some users
criticized it, considering that work
could be done to avoid what
happened.
Concern over the increase in
tuberculosis cases in the Warao
population of Delta Amacuro
According to unofficial data, only
in Bonoina, a Warao indigenous
community located in the Manuel
Renaud parish, in the Antonio Díaz
municipality, there are 15 cases of
tuberculosis.
The progressive increase in
tuberculosis cases in the Warao
population of the Delta Amacuro state
has caused concern in the community
in general.
Until the first week of October,
25 new cases were registered in the
region, all from the Lower Delta and
nearby communities, reported the
Radio Fe y Alegría Noticias portal.
According to unofficial data, only
in Bonoina, a Warao indigenous
community located in the Manuel
Renaud parish, in the Antonio Díaz
municipality, there are 15 cases of
tuberculosis.
However, the concern lies in the
high capacity of infection that this
disease has. So it is possible that the
number of patients will double or
triple between the second half of
October and December of this year.
On the other hand, a source
revealed to the aforementioned
medium that the lack of treatment at
the Dr. Luis Razetti hospital in Tucupita
also represents a risk. Well, this is the
most important health center in Delta
Amacuro.
 22 job hunter
10 things great bosses do every day
A great boss shares information
Have you ever worked for
an information hoarder? Some
bosses seem to think that every
piece of information they share
reduces their power and author-
ity. In fact, just the opposite is
true: great bosses know that
sharing information empowers
their employees, instead of di-
luting their own power.
A great boss puts a lot of
thought into hiring
Bad bosses think nothing of
hiring a jerk with great creden-
tials because they’re only inter-
ested in how that person will
perform. Great bosses think of
the entire team. They recognize
that their current employees are
going to have to work with the
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cally, rather than just fill in a
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to celebrate milestones, instead
of just driving everybody on to
the next project or deadline.
They understand that getting
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ued and appreciated.
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Great bosses don’t give you
the impression that their time
is more valuable than yours.
They don’t keep you waiting
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point, instead of trying to im-
press you. And they don’t goof
off on your time. It’s not that
they’re unwilling to have fun
at work, but they don’t do it at
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your expense, causing you extra
stress or making it necessary for
you to stay late to catch up.
Bad bosses only see their em-
ployees from the perspective
of how the employees reflect
on them. If their employees
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about that deadline.” But it does
bosses understand that a large part
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the team’s performance. They know
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that this just goes along with accept-
ing a managerial role. That doesn’t as one-dimensional: they show up
A great boss is accountable
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blame publicly. Even privately, they bosses, on the other hand, never for-
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guardian.co.tt 23
Deelish Exotique Artistry

L egacy Carnival launched The big band is best known as

their 2023 presentation of A one of the longest-running mas
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acy prides itself on providing the
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efficient service for a wonderful
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Desperadoes Steel Orchestra
during their performance of More
Sokah at Panorama final 2020.
Despers still reigns as champion.
Despers offers T&T solution
to release the tension
SANDRA L BLOOD
mindup.slbood@gmail.com
As a hefty volume of T&T continues to feel
a sense of disquiet arising out of wide-rang-
ing indiscipline, adverse weather conditions,
cost of living and other unpleasing activities,
the longest reigning national Panorama
champion, and leading champion in the com-
petition ring, these, from 2020, Desperadoes
Steel Orchestra, is encouraging the public to
make better choices to release the tension.
On October 16, they offer an option that en-
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cases exercise, food, socialising and music, and as
diverse as the steel pan is, any part, thereof.
The fundraiser-themed Rel-Ease De Tension
kicks off at 6 am with a mini fun run/walk mar-
athon of 5K from the panyard, Tragarete Road,
Newtown, POS.
The route: up Stanmore Avenue—the western
side of the yard, then east onto and around the
Queen’s Park Savannah, then back down Stan-
more Avenue into the panyard, with each partici-
pant expected to receive a medal. This leg moves
into the segment, After Run/Walk Bunch Lime
Trini Breakfast which includes a Pan Jam from 8
am until.
Breakfast will comprise coconut and fried bakes;
pan and carrot cakes; rolls; muffins; homemade,
coconut sweet, and banana, breads; sides/fillings;
wraps; fried pies; scrambled eggs; sausages; and
buljol with beverages.
Same-day registration, children and the elderly
are also accommodated. Each runner or walker
will receive a numbered bib upon registration.
Online registration: bafasports.com/despers5K, or
at the panyard: October 7 and 8 between 6-8 pm,
and daily thereafter.
For $325: 5K, breakfast, lime and music; $200:
Breakfast, lime and music; $125: 5K, lime and
music; and for those who simply want to ease the
tension with music alone: $40.
Rel-Ease De Tension was the brainchild of the
former management of Desperadoes—the Transi-
tion Team led by Dr Finbar Fletcher—a couple of
years ago and is now being executed by the new
executive.
The organisers strongly advise getting a good
night’s rest and up carbs and calories leading up
to the 5K run/walk to afford adequate body fuel;
ensure feet are well-adapted to footwear, cloth-
ing is appropriate, a satisfactory bill of health,
the proper practice of COVID-19-safety protocols
when necessary—arm self with a mask or two; and
come out and enjoy the fun.
Proceeds go towards defraying outstanding ex-
penditure and assisting the needy.
Illustration of some breakfast goodies expected at
Desperadoes fundraiser, Rel-Ease De Tension, carded
for October 16.
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Members of
South Korean
K-pop band BTS
K-pop group BTS members face
possible military conscription
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (AP)—
South Korea’s military appears
to want to conscript members
of the K-pop supergroup BTS for
mandatory military duties, as the
public remains sharply divided
over whether they should be given
exemptions.
Lee Ki Sik, commissioner of the
Military Manpower Administration,
told lawmakers on Friday that it’s
“desirable” for BTS members to
fulfill their military duties to ensure
fairness in the country’s military
service.
Earlier this week, Defense
Minister Lee Jong-sup made almost
identical comments about BTS at a
parliamentary committee meeting,
and Culture Minister Park Bo Gyoon
said his ministry would soon finalise
its position on the issue.
Whether the band’s seven
members must serve in the army is
one of the hottest issues in South
Korea because its oldest member,
Jin, faces possible enlistment
early next year after turning 30 in
December.
Under South Korean law, all able-
bodied men are required to perform
18-21 months of military service. But
the law provides special exemptions
for athletes, classical and traditional
musicians, and ballet and other
dancers who have won top prizes in
certain competitions that enhance
national prestige.
Without a revision of the law,
the government can take steps
to grant special exemptions. But
past exemptions for people who
performed well in non-designated
Liverpool to host 2023 Eurovision
Song Contest for Ukraine
LONDON (AP) — The 2023
Eurovision Song Contest will
be staged in the English city of
Liverpool, the BBC said Friday,
after Britain was asked to hold the
event on behalf of designated host
country Ukraine.
The birthplace of The Beatles
beat Glasgow, Scotland, the other
UK finalist. In all, seven British
cities had applied to hold the pan-
continental music competition. The
2023 Eurovision final will be held
on May 13.
Ukraine won the right to host the
pop extravaganza when its entry,
folk-rap ensemble Kalush Orchestra,
quik flix 25
competitions triggered serious
debate about the fairness of the
system.
Since the draft forces young
men to suspend their professional
careers or studies, the dodging
of military duties or creation of
exemptions is a highly sensitive
issue.
In one recent survey, about
61% of respondents supported
exemptions for entertainers such
as BTS, while in another, about 54%
said BTS members should serve in
the military.
Several amendments of the
conscription law that would pave
the way for BTS members to be
exempted have been introduced in
the National Assembly, but haven’t
been voted on with lawmakers
sharply divided on the matter.
Lee, the defense minister, earlier
said he had ordered officials to
consider conducting a public survey
to help determine whether to grant
exemptions to BTS. But the Defense
Ministry later said it would not
carry out such a survey.
In August, Lee said if BTS
members join the military, they
would likely be allowed to continue
practicing and to join other non-
serving BTS members in overseas
group tours.
People who are exempted from
the draft are released from the
military after three weeks of basic
training.
They are also required to
perform 544 hours of volunteer
work and continue serving in their
professional fields for 34 months.
won this year’s contest. Britain’s
Sam Ryder came second.
Organisers concluded it was too
risky to stage the event in Ukraine,
so the 2023 contest went to Britain,
which says the event will be a
celebration of Ukrainian culture and
creativity.
BBC Director-General Tim Davie
said Liverpool, “the undisputed
capital of pop music,” would
be “an amazing host.” British
Prime Minister Liz Truss said on
Twitter that “Liverpool will put
on an unforgettable show which
celebrates the rich culture and
creativity of Ukraine.”
 26 comic relief Monday, October 10, 2022
guardian.co.tt

Horoscope Eugenia
Last
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Don’t sit back; it’s time to pick up the pace and manufacture the life
BY DEAN YOUNG

you want to live. Be inventive, and you’ll come up with ideas that far
BLONDIE

surpass anything you’ve done in the past. Share your feelings, eliminate
what isn’t working for you and pay more attention to how you present
yourself to the world.
BIRTHDAY BABY
You are affectionate, kind and optimistic. You are creative and informative.

YOUR NUMBERS
6, 17, 22, 26, 33, 38, 41.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY
HEART OF THE CITY

Jodi Lyn O’Keefe, 44; Mario Lopez, 49;

Wendi McLendon-Covey, 53; Nora Roberts, 72.

Aries Libra
BY MARK TATULLI

March 21-April 19 Sept 23-October 22

3 STARS Finish what you start and
proceed to the next project. Keep
busy and use your energy wisely.
Timing is everything in competitive
situations. Know what’s possible
and develop a plan to send you to
the winner’s circle. Romance is in
the stars.
Taurus
BY TOM ARMSTRONG
3 STARS Keep your thoughts to
yourself. You’ll learn more if you
listen to others and base what
you do on expert opinions. Time
is on your side, and understanding
your choices will motivate you to
do what’s best for you.
Scorpio

October 23-Nov 21
April 20-May 20
3 STARS Put more thought into
MARVIN

3 STARS Stop and rethink how you handle money. Investing

your next move. Don’t take on in yourself, the way you live or how
anything that isn’t right for you. If you earn your living will put your
someone asks for too much, don’t mind at ease and lead the way to a
be surprised. Instead, be ready to better future. Finish what you start.
counter with what you are willing
to do and make your position and
feelings clear.

Gemini Sagittarius
Nov 22-December 21
May 21-June 20
3 STARS Take the initiative to 5 STARS Look on the bright side;
it will help you eliminate negativity
PEANUTS

get things done. An opportunity

is apparent through someone
you have worked with or met and
admired. Be open to suggestions,
and you’ll get the chance to show
off your skills and attributes. Self-
improvement is favoured.
Cancer
June 21-July 22
4 STARS Keep your eye on
what’s happening around you. Not
everyone will offer sound advice.
BIZZARRO
and recognize when someone is
trying to take advantage of you.
Pay attention to the people and
things you enjoy most. Use your
skills effectively.
Capricorn
December 22-Jan 19
2 STARS Take a moment to
assess what’s happening around
you. Learn from your experience

Refuse to let anyone pressure you
into something expensive. If you
feel the least bit unsure, relax,
breathe deep and take a pass.
when dealing with joint ventures
or shared expenses. The right move
can save you money and improve
your status quo. Don’t risk your
health or reputation.

Leo
July 23-Aug 22
5 STARS You know what you must
do and how best to reach your
objective. He who hesitates will
BY JOHNNY SCOTT
Aquarius
January 20-Feb 18
4 STARS Negotiate on your behalf.
Offer a visual picture that will tempt

get left behind. Concentrate on others to take note and support

personal improvement and gain your actions. Hard work will pay
before you opt to help others. An off; uncertainty will leave you in a
DILBERT

emotional relationship will require questionable position. Be direct and

TLC. good things will transpire.

Virgo
August 23-Sept 22
3 STARS Make things happen. If
you crave change, stop waffling and
do something to make your dreams
come true. Be innovative and share
your ideas with someone you’d like
as a partner. Iron out all the details
BY MARK TATULLI
Pisces
Feb 19-March 20
4 STARS Simplify your life and ease
stress. Pick and choose the people,
places and pastimes that make you
happy. Control what’s next instead
of letting others dictate what you
can pursue. Believe in yourself, and

before you proceed. follow the path most inviting.

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, October 10, 2022
guardian.co.tt comic relief 27
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Cookbook looks back at dynamic Popeyes founder
Popeyes founder Al Copeland at one of
his fast food outlets in New Orleans on
June 20, 1979.
NEW ORLEANS (AP)—Louisiana is known
for delivering food with big, bold flavour.
The same can be said for the founder of
the Popeyes fried chicken empire, who
put spicy chicken, red beans and dirty
rice on the national map and whose
story is outlined in a new book, Secrets
of a Tastemaker: Al Copeland, The Cook-
book.
Copeland’s son Al Copeland Jr said
he and authors Chris Rose and Kit Wohl
tried to capture the “real life and times
of Al Copeland” in the book released last
month. The elder Copeland, who died in
2008, made his mark in business with his
restaurants, but was also known for phil-
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guardian.co.tt
anthropic endeavours—including “Secret
Santa” missions to thousands of children
in metro New Orleans and the extrava-
gant Christmas light display at his home.
For a time, he even had a successful
offshore powerboat racing career.
Copeland built—and eventually lost—
the Popeyes fried chicken empire. His
first restaurant opened 50 years ago, in
1972, in the New Orleans suburb of Arabi.
The “Love That Chicken” jingle, still used
in commercials today, debuted in 1980.
The book recounts Copeland’s bold-
ness in cooking, and includes reci-
pes—though not those associated with
Popeyes, his son said.
Monday, October 10, 2022
guardian.co.tt 29

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condition $145,000 o.n.o
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Spot Cash for Used and USED VEHICLES DECEMBER 2022. Spaces– Starting @ TT$3,000.00
Freehold, Las Lomas. 718-2667/ Land 5005sq.ft. For sale,
Damaged 275-6252 and up
798-4619 CHAGUANAS – Samirah’s Park 343-9229 $1.875M $560,000. 729-8581.
– 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, UF –
#1 RECENTLY REFURBISHED TT$6,200.00 747-3400 LAND FOR SALE
BUYING USED and damaged townhouse fully air-conditioned,
GLENCOE – Gittensdale – 2 & 3
ST. JAMES 3 bedroom, 2 bath. DARWIL GARDENS, ARIMA
bedrooms – UF/FF – TT$4,500.00 –
vehicles, Best prices guaranteed, 2 bedrooms, 1½ baths, open TT$7,500.00 opp LC Mall- reduced price Located in established residential
quick response, island wide ser- plan living/ dining/ kitchen. In- MARAVAL – Fairways – 3 bedrooms, WOODBROOK 6 bedroom, 4 neighbourhood
vice, safe and secure transaction. ternal laundry. Gated Compound 2 baths, FF – US$3,000.00 bath on 5040 sq.ft
678-3915/ 329-4096/ 362-4871/ POINT CUMANA – Aquaria – 2
WOODBROOK 4 bedroom, 2
Freehold
1 car spot. Bagatelle Road, San
655-8436. Juan. $870,000. 688-6254.
bedrooms, 2 baths, SF, TT$11,000.00
SAN FERNANDO – The Residences at baths + anx $3M Corner Lot (Approx 100ft x 60ft)
South Park – 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, CASCADE 11029 sq.ft land + Size: 5739.3 sq.ft
SINGLE STORY house at Amber UF/SF/FF US$3,000.00 up T&C. appvls $2M Price: $795,000
AM MARKETING Drive, Diamond Vale. Fully Reno- ST. CLAIR – (few Homes) 4 bedrooms,
4 baths, plus self-contained Annex –
WAREHOUSES EMRD, Cas- Call: 620-1683
vated and Move in Ready, 3 bed- cade- prices reduced
COMPANY LTD + rooms, 3 baths. Asking $2.95m
from US$4,500.00
ST. CLAIR – Commercial Spaces – call
19,035 SQ.FT. Macaulay
GASPARILLO MAHOGANY
Price Negotiable. Call: 795-9257 or email for details Ave (west of tunnel) $355,000.
Reg, Dealer #10 FOR SALE ST. JAMES – Upper Bournes Road – 2
bedrooms, 1 bath, FF, TT$6,500.00
$950,000. Town/ Country ap- 707-0781
#392-394 Cedar Hill ONE WOODBROOK PLACE proval. 739-2931
ST. JOSEPH – 1 & 2 bedrooms,
SINGLE FLOOR UNIT, 1-bath, UF – TT$6,000.00 each 4 ACRES Off Caroni South Bank
Road, ClaxtonBay 2000sq.ft, 3 B/R, 2.5 Baths TOBAGO – Commercial Spaces – SAN FERNANDO Prime location Road 294-7214
768-9800/373-2558 Upstairs -TT$8,000.00 / Downstairs 8500 sq.ft. 688-4816
FULLY FURNISHED AND TT$2,000.00 DEBE CUCHAWAN West 11,000
EQUIPPED WESTMOORINGS – (The Towers, GASPARILLO HUNGER March sq.ft. Roadside. Offers- 716-9095/
BRAND NEW $4.15M O.N.O Bayside, La Riviera, La Fontaine) Street. 800 sq.ft. 688-4816 338-1220
WINGLE P/UP 798-4619 US$2,500.00 - US$3,800.00 and up
WOODBROOK – Gallus Street – 2
(90K) UP bedrooms, 2.5 baths – TT$7,500.00 FREEPORT MAIN Road, 120
WOODBROOK PLACE $2.5M Mission Road, 6100 Sqft $1.2M
2- STOREY FREEHOLD 779-5400 707-0781
3 Ton LPG FORKLIFT PROPERTY, ICACOS
NEAR THE BEACH, FELICITY 3 apartment home +
comprising two 3 bedroom (3 bedroom, 2 bedroom and 1 WESTMOORINGS
3.5 Ton DIESEL LIFT apartments. Good commer- bedroom apartments) $2.2M ANCHOR DRIVE
cial potential. For quick sale. negotiable. 715-0371 2 storey architect- designed CENTRAL BASED liquor mart
$1.2M. Call: 334 3535 5 bedroom house with library, for sale. Fully equipt. All licenses
CARENAGE GATED, ocean 2 ACRES OF CARONI LAND included. 721-4104
large attic 5 bath/ 4 toilets. IN CAMDEN COUVA
views. 680-2978 Separate utility & maid quar- FOR QUICK SALE
ters. (no pool) 632-9224.
MAYARO BEACHFRONT 389- Road access and close
LOTS IN St. Helena. 687-9448. 9799 to heliport - Lot #187
Call 740-5269/ 290-0212 ARIMA, CHURCH STREET
5-UNIT Apartment Building
USED VEHICLES SAN FRANCIQUE 1 plot 7630 $4.5M. 322-9076.
www.ArimaApts.weebly.com
PDH RED BMW 320I sq.ft. and 5 acres subdivided into
(MANAGER’S CAR) M. RAMRATTAN TYRE CENTRE LTD. 9 plots. Fully approved, water,
lights, road. 753-8593/ 788-5216
39-41 SOUTHERN MAIN ROAD, MARABELLA 6.5 LOTS, Freehold, Undulated,
USED WINGLE P/UP
Lightborne Road, Gasparillo.
(28K) Road, lights, water, $460,000. P.O.S. 2 storey building. 688-
Negotiable. Contact 620-7344/ 4816
KIA SPORTAGE 348-5208
TURBO DIESEL (90K) 10,975 SQ.FT lot GATED Samaan
185-60-15 205-70-15 225-65-17 11R 22.5 Grove Development, Tobago
E25 LOW TOP GLASS 185-70-14 215-60-15 265-60-18 $1.4M. 389-2725 BUSINESS/WAREHOUSE
235-60-16 El Dorado, Tunapuna, 399-3001.
195-60-14 215-65-16 245-70-16 265-65-17 LAND IN Moraldo Trace Cantaro
195-65-15 215-70-15 265-70-16 village upper Santa Cruz 5100 Sq
DIEGO MARTIN West hills 225-70-16 ft $600.000 or 100.000US. Price
3 bedrooms, 2½ t/b, a/c. ap- 205-55-16 275-65-17 700-15, 700-16 negotiable contact 369 6390.
pliances, pool security etc. 205-60-15 225-60-17 255-70-16 7.50-16
776-9654 CUREPE S.M.R. 7,500 sq.ft.
Good investment area. PICTON COURT near Savannah.
HALELAND PARK. 5 bedroom,
RUN FLAT TYRES AVAILABLE & MANY MORE SIZES & DESIGNS 662-5828. 2 bedroom executive apart-
ments, fully equipped, air-condi-
24/7 security, play ground and CLIFTON HILL Point Fortin, tion, hi-speed internet access.
tennis courts. Recent valuation. FOR INFO. CALL: Seaview, 25,600 sq.ft. Negotiable. 637-9770, 680-1468, 713-9352.
299-9585 653-3124 OR 776-1437 788-6128 stay@pictoncourt.com
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622-3831/228-9927
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ARIMA – Providence Circular – 3
bedrooms, 2.5 baths T/H – TT$1.4M
O.N.O.
CUNUPIA – Bamboo Creek Villas – 3
bedrooms, 2.5 baths – TT$1.55M
DIEGO MARTIN – Victoria Gardens –
4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths – TT$6.3M
MARAVAL – Hillsboro – 4 bedrooms,
3 baths – TT$5M
MARAVAL – La Sieva – 4 bedrooms,
3.5 baths – TT$4.995M
MARAVAL – Beaumont Ridge – 4
bedrooms, 6.5 baths – US$2.2M
MAYARO – Investment Property
– One self-contained Apartment
Building (4 units), One 3-bedroom
house – TT$3.5M
PALMISTE – Burlington Court – 3
bedrooms, 2.5 baths – TT$2.9M
PETIT VALLEY – New construction –
2 bedroom and 1 bedroom - TT$2.2M
and TT$2.45M
PETIT VALLEY – Sierra Leon Road– 2
bedrooms, 1 bath – TT$1.6M O.N.O.
SAN FERNANDO – The Residences
at South Park – 3-bedroom 2.5-bath
Starting @ TT$3M
TOBAGO - Plantations, Samaan
Grove and many more – TT$1.3M –
TT$4.1M and up
WESTMOORING 5 bedroom
villa, pool. 680-2978
MAYARO 3 bedroom. 680-2978
ALICIA’S PALACE
Guest House with pool
open 24/7
(868)225-8539/231-1587
info@aliciaspalace.com
3 BEDROOM, Well maintained,
Unfurnished House for Rent.
Mt. Lambert. No Agents Please.
773-2008.
2 BEDROOMS. Tywang Street,
Belmont. $3000.00. 685-6807
3 BEDROOM HOUSE, LOWER
MARAVAL.
With 2 Additional Annex And
Gazebo.
Rent As Is or Separate.
House- $6000 per Month
Negotiable.
Annex $2000 (each) Negotiable
Contact: 705-1144/ 704-9869
PICTON COURT, Woodford
Street, Newtown. 2 bedrooms,
1 bath, air-conditioned. In-suite
washer/ dryer. Includes: electric-
ity, propane, WiFi. 637-9770/ 680-
1468/ 713-9352
MARAVAL COLLENS Road 2br.
a/c, gated, $8000. 622-5027
2 BEDROOM, opposite Gulf
City. 718-2727
WESTMOORINGS.
TOWNHOUSE, 2 Bedrooms
furnished, air-condition,
no kids/ pets
$6,500.00. 774-9169
3 BEDROOM upstairs, El Socorro,
$6500. Call/ whatsapp 686-8262
WOODBROOK ANNEX/HOUSE
$5,400.00 - $6,300.00, 390-0523
PHILLIPINE SAN Fernando,
1 bedroom, large, furnished,
$4500. 764-7075
2 BEDROOM El Socorro , $3500.
Call/ Whatsapp 686-8262
3 SINGLE BEDROOM
Apartments, Aranguez
Area, Close to
All Amenities and
Highway.
Gated Area, Clean and
Comfortable. Newly Built.
320-6474
(Whatsapp as well).
610-5129/ 917-331-9017
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2 BEDROOM
Apartment Close To
Aranguez Community
Center & All Amenities.
610-5129/ 917-331-9017
SAN JUAN Rooms. 687-9448.
DIEGO, 1 Bedroom $2500,
2 Bedrooms $3600. Utilities
included. 688-0973.
COCONUT DRIVE
San Fernando. downstairs apt,
3 bedrooms, $3,800
negotiable. 274-7369
(8am- 6pm)
2 BEDROOM APARTMENT,
LOGWOOD TRACE,
MAFEKING MAYARO.
768-8140 OR 683-4756
3 BEDROOM, 2 bath, air-
condition, hot/ cold. Off Ryan
Street, San Juan. $4,000.00.
776-6645
SIPARIA ROAD
2 BEDROOM
DOWNSTAIRS.
355-7198/ 657-8611
2 BEDROOM. Tunapuna.
662-4119.
2 BEDROOM AT ARIMA
$3300 AND PETIT VAL-
LEY $3600 A/C, H/C.
685-2653/ 637-6109
MON REPOS, Bernard Street, 3
bedroom 688-4816
2 BEDROOM Apartment
$3500 Tunapuna, spacious Din-
ing Room, fully burglarproof,
parking, 300ft from PBR.
1 SINGLE BEDROOM $1500.
334-7985/ 740-4842.
D’ABADIE & Arima 2 bedroom
326-2483
classifieds 31
PETIT VALLEY 1 bedroom apart-
ment, parking. $2000. 471-4669
BARATARIA TWO Bedroom
House $2500.00 762-8050/
709-1181
GOPAUL LANDS apartments,
air-condition, 2 toilet/ bath, tiled.
652-8464, 716-9095
2 BEDROOM, Petit Valley
$3800.00 483-4054.
MAYARO LARGE office com-
pound. 680-2978
OFFICE AND Commercial Space 2 BEDROOMS,
Barataria $3,500. 707-0781
BARATARIA,
HOT/ COLD WATER, CUP-
KING’S COURT, Frederick Street, BAR FOR rent, Point Fortin
BOARDS, TILING, SECURED.
P.O.S. Suites and Bays for rent. behind market, all approvals
680-2952
and equipment, $10,000/ month
Retail, Office and Restaurant.
293-5437
610-7333
MAYARO,
FRONTIN ROAD,
Beachfront, 5-Bedroom,
A/C, Wifi, Security
Cameras.
678-4210
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AGRICULTURAL LAND AVAILABLE -
email us for full details
BARATARIA – 4,290 sq ft, Residential/
Commercial – TT$975,000.00 O.N.O.
CHAGUANAS (STERLING GARDENS)
– 5,558 sq ft & 6,656.4 sq ft – TT$1.3M
& TT$1.5M ONO
CANOEBAY 5 acres. 389-9799
D’ABADIE – The Foothills – 6,431 sq
ft – TT$1.35M
GLENCOE – Zephyr Heights – 17,000
sq ft – TT$2M O.N.O.
SAN FERNANDO – Cipero Road –
10,700 sq ft – TT$1.3M O.N.O.
SAN FERNANDO - Victoria Street –
5,360 sq ft – TT$1.5M
SANTA CRUZ – Residential – 7,000 sq
ft up - Starting at TT$85.00 per sq. ft
SOUTH OROPOUCHE – Berridge
Trace – 5,720 sq ft – TT$450,000.00
O.N.O.
ST. JOSEPH - Elizabeth Gardens –
10,013 sq ft – TT$2.1M
ST. JOSPEH - Maracas Gardens –
20,000 sq ft – TT$1.5M
TOBAGO – Gated Communities –
5,000 sq ft up – TT$590,000.00 up
TOBAGO – Milford Road – 33,637 sq
ft – TT$5.5M
VALENCIA – 24 plots 10,000 sq ft
each – TT$698,000.00 each
All rooms self-contained
summerlandsuitestobago@
SPIRITUAL HELP Mary- Ann,
379-1925/ 797-5222
Guardian lives
remembered
COX NURSE Eurlese Marcelle
passed away in England. She
was the daughter of Rupert and
Kathleen Cox. Sister of Williams,
Avrill, Muriel, (Byron, Claire and
Hayden All Deceased). Aunt of
Brian, Kathyanne and many
others. Relatives of the Hardings,
Bennettes and Cox. Funeral takes
place on Tuesday 11th October at
the Cathedral of The
Immaculate Conception.
Independence Square,
Port-of-Spain 10:00am and
thence to the Lapour Cemetery.
SANDY POINT
VILLAGE
389-2378, 357-3337
sandypointvillagehotel@
gmail.com
www.sandypointhotel.se
COX, EURLESE
of Millenuim Park, Trincity for-
merly of London, England. She
was the sister of William, Avrill,
Muriel, Byron (deceased),
Claire (deceased), Hayden
(deceased). Former student of
Providence Girls High School.
Friend of Lynette Francis and
Edrise Bascombe. The funeral
SUMMERLAND will take place on Tuesday
SUITES 11th October 2022 @ 9:45am
294-3330 at The Cathedral of Immacu-
late Conception, Port of Spain,
followed by a cremation at
gmail.com Clark and Battoo Limited.
FB: Summerland Suites For enquiries; call C&B: (868)
625-1170. To send condo-
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Cristiano Ronaldo scores 700th

club goal of his career
LIVERPOOL England — C
LIVERPOOL, Cristiano
ristiano tum in United’s favour
favour, but it was
Ronaldo scored the 700th club goal a passage of mistakes which pre-
of his career to earn Manchester sented Ronaldo with his moment
United a 2-1 victory at Everton in history.
that moved his team a point off It was his 144th for United over
the Premier League’s top four two spells, with 450 for Real Ma-
yesterday. drid making up the bulk in addi-
The 37-year-old Ronaldo was tion to 101 for Juventus and five
only on the field due to Anthony for Sporting.
Martial’s inability to run off an in- Yesterday’s goal at Goodison
jury sustained in the warmup, but Park was only the second of the
it was no great surprise the substi- season for Ronaldo, whose 699th
tute seized his opportunity. goal came in the Europa League
Ronaldo had been previously against FC Sheriff in September.
limited to just 207 minutes in the Ronaldo started the Everton
league by United’s recently hired game on the bench but came on
manager, Erik ten Hag, who can- for the injured Anthony Martial in
not find a place for him in a sys- the 29th minute and scored what
tem which is based on mobility proved to be the winner 15 min-
and pressing. utes later as United went 2-1 up.
But, while the Portugal interna- Having started his career in
tional may not be ideally suited 2002, 700 goals means Ronaldo
to those requirements, he can has averaged 35 a season.
still show a turn of pace and an Everton boss Frank Lampard
unerring eye for goal when he and Manchester United manager
has to and that is exactly how he Erik ten Hag were both in awe of
brought up his landmark shortly the forward’s achievements.
before halftime. “It is outstanding, one of the Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo, left, celebrates with teammate Latest Premier League standing
Martial’s neat finish in the 15th greatest players that has graced Marcus Rashford after scoring his side’s second goal during the Premier
minute had cancelled out Alex the game in an era when we have League soccer match between Everton and Manchester United at Team MP GD Pts
Iwobi’s sumptuous curling strike had himself and Messi,” said Lam- Goodison Park, in Liverpool, England, yesterday. PICTURE AP 1. Arsenal 9 13 24
in the fifth to turn the momen- pard. (AP) 2. Man City 9 24 23
3. Tottenham 9 10 20
Barcelona beats Celta for 7th win YESTERDAY’S RESULTS 4. Chelsea 8 3 16
5. Man Utd 8 -2 15
in a row in Spanish league ENGLAND
PREMIER LEAGUE
Barcelona 1 v 0 Celta
Vigo
2 FC Cologne
Hertha Berlin 2 v 2 6. Newcastle 9 8 14
MADRID — Barcelona keeps on competition, and anything but Crystal Palace 2 v 1 Freiburg 7. Brighton 8 5 14
winning — at least in the Spanish a home victory against Inter on Leeds United ITALY - SERIE A VfB Stuttgart 0 v 1 8. Bournemouth 9 -12 12
league. Wednesday will leave the club on West Ham United 3 v 1 Torino 1 v 1 Empoli Union Berlin 9. Fulham 9 -4 11
Fulham Monza 2 v 0 Spezia 10. Liverpool 8 8 10
The Catalan club edged Celta the brink of elimination for a sec- 11. Brentford 9 -1 10
Viga 1-0 yesterday for its sev- ond consecutive season after the Arsenal 3 v 2 Liverpool Salernitana 2 v 1 FRANCE - LIGUE 1
Everton 1 v 2 Verona Montpellier 0 v 2 12. Everton 9 -1 10
enth straight victory in the com- departure of Lionel Messi. 13. West Ham 9 -2 10
Manchester United Udinese 2 v 2 Atalanta Monaco
petition, regaining first place Barcelona lost to Inter last week Cremonese 1 v 4 Napoli Angers 2 v 3 Strasbourg 14. Leeds 8 -1 9
and restoring some confidence in Italy for its second consecutive SPAIN - LALIGA Roma 2 v 1 Lecce Brest 1 v 2 Lorient 15. Crystal Palace 8 -2 9
going into a decisive Champions Champions League defeat. Real Valladolid 0 v 0 Clermont Foot 2 v 1 16. Aston Villa 8 -4 8
League game against Inter Milan. In the Spanish league, though, Real Betis GERMANY - Auxerre 17. Southampton 9 -9 7
Barcelona has not been able Barcelona has been perfect since Cadiz 2 v 2 Espanyol BUNDESLIGA Nice 3 v 2 Troyes 18. Wolves 9 -9 6
to repeat its league success in a scoreless opening draw against Real Sociedad 1 v 0 Borussia Rennes 3 v 0 Nantes 19. Leicester 9 -9 4
the group stage of the European Rayo Vallecano at home. (AP) Villarreal Monchengladbach 5 v Lille 1 v 0 Lens 20. Nottm Forest 8 -15 4

European champs Italy draw England in Euro 2024 qualifying

FRANKFURT, Germany — The finalists of
Euro 2020 will meet again on the way
to the next tournament in two years’
time, with Italy and England drawn in
the same qualifying group.
The draw for the tournament,
which will be staged in Germany, was
held by UEFA yesterday.
Italy versus England was one of
the standout match-ups in the Euro
2024 qualifying draw, with European
giants Netherlands and France also
facing each other.
Italy defeated England on penalties
at Wembley last year to be crowned
European champions. But the team
coached by Roberto Mancini failed
to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar,
which kicks off next month.
Italy and England will also face
Ukraine, North Macedonia and Malta
The draw in full
Group A: Spain, Scotland, Norway,
Georgia, Cyprus
Group B: Netherlands, France, Republic
of Ireland, Greece, Gibraltar
Group C: Italy, England, Ukraine, North
Macedonia, Malta
Group D: Croatia, Wales, Armenia,
Turkey, Latvia
Group E: Poland, Czech Republic,
Albania, Faroe Islands,
Moldova
Group F: Belgium, Austria, Sweden,
in Group C.
Netherlands and France are joined
by Republic of Ireland, Greece and
Gibraltar in Group B.
Italy manager Roberto Mancini
welcomed the draw, telling Sky
Sports: “I think it’s always good to
Karl-Heinz Riedle, former
Azerbaijan, Estonia soccer player and soccer
official, holds the lot of
Group G: Hungary, Serbia, Montenegro,
Bulgaria, Lithuania England during the draw
for the groups to qualify for
Group H: Denmark, Finland, Slovenia,
Kazakhstan, Northern Ireland, the 2024 European soccer
championship in
San Marino
Group I: Switzerland. Israel, Romania, Frankfurt,
Kosovo, Belarus, Andorra Germany,
Group J: Portugal, Bosnia and yesterday.
Herzegovina, Iceland, PICTURE AP
Luxembourg, Slovakia,
Liechtenstein
play against England in Wembley. It’s
a good thing.
“It don’t change nothing for us.
Maybe Italy and England will be
favourites in this group, but it’s im-
portant to play all the games 100 per
cent.” (AP)
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8th Edition of ICC T20 World Cup

T
he 8th edition of the ICC Men’s T20
World Cup bowls off on October 16 in
Geelong, Australia with the qualifier
matches. Eight teams in two groups of four
will be competing for the top two spots re-
spectively to progress to the main draw of
the World Cup which commences on Octo-
ber 22 when the 2021 finalists Australia and
New Zealand lock horns in Sydney.
For the very first time, two-time cham-
pions the West Indies will be competing in
the qualifier stage having failed to earn an
automatic berth to the 2nd round. For the
qualifying stage, they are in Group B along
with Ireland, Scotland and Zimbabwe.
Group A consist of Namibia, the Nether-
lands, Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emir-
ates.
Based on past performance and on paper
they are expected to progress to the 2nd
round, they should not underestimate
their opponents. Pending their group po-
sition (1st) they will be placed in Group 2
along with Bangladesh, India, Pakistan,
and South Africa and the 2nd place team in
Group A in the qualifiers. If they are 2nd in
Group B, they will progress to Group 1 with
Afghanistan, Australia, England, and New
Zealand and the 1st place team in Group A
in the qualifiers.
Since its inception in 2007, the West
Indies is the most successful team having
won titles in 2012 and 2016. In 7 editions,
6 different countries have been crowned
champions.
2007—India defeated Pakistan by 5 runs at
the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg,
South Africa to be crowned the inaugural
champions. India scored 5/157 (20) with
Gautam Gambir scoring 75 and Rohit Sharma
30 not out. Umar Gul took 3-28. Pakistan
scored 152 all out (19.3), with Misbah-ul-Haq
scoring 43, Imran Nazir 33 and Younis Khan
24. RP. Singh 3-26 and player of the match,
Irfan Pathan 3-16 were the main destroyers.
2009—Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 8
wickets at Lords, England. Player of the
match, Shahid Afridi led Pakistan to victory
with an unbeaten 54 with support from
Kamran Akmal (37) and Shoaib Malik (24
not out). Batting first Sri Lanka scored a
paltry 6/138 (20) with captain Kumar
Sangakkara scoring an unbeaten 64 and
Angelo Mathews scoring 35 not out. Abdul
Razzaq led Pakistan bowlers with 3-20.
Pakistan reached their target of 139 for the
loss of 2 wickets in 18.4 overs.
2010—England defeated Australia by 7
wickets to lift the 3rd World Cup at the
Kensington Oval, Barbados. Australia scored
6/147 (20) with David Hussey top scoring with
59 supported by Cameron White (30) and
captain Michael Clarke (27). Ryan Sidebottom
grabbed 2 scalps for 27 in his spell of 4 overs.
Player of the match wicketkeeper batter Craig
Kieswetter (63) and Kevin Pietersen (47) led
England to the victory target of 148 with 18
balls to spare.
2012—West Indies defeated Sri Lanka by
36 runs at the R Premadasa Stadium,
Colombo, Sri Lanka. Batting first the West
Indies scored 6/137 (20) with the player of
the match Marlon Samuels dominating the
innings with 78 of 56 balls with 3 fours and
6 sixes. Skipper Daren Sammy (26 not out)
and Dwayne Bravo (19) were other principal
scorers. Ajantha Mendis snapped 4-12 (4).
In reply, Sri Lanka was skittled out for 101
(18.4). Captain Mahela Jayawardena (33),
Kumar Sangakkara (22) and Nuwan
Kulasekera (26) were the only batters to get
to double figures as Sri Lanka lost their 2nd
final. Sunil Narine 3-9 and Daren Sammy 2-6
broke the back of the Sri Lankan’s batting.
2014—Sri Lanka defeated India by 6 wickets
at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket
Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Despite Virat
Kohli’s 77 and Rohit Sharma 29, India only
mustered 4/130 (20). In reply player of the
match, Kumar Sangakkara unbeaten 52,
Mahela Jayawardena 24 and Thisara Perera
unbeaten quickfire 23 led Sri Lanka to victory
4/134 (17.5).
2016—West Indies defeated England by 4
wickets at Eden Garden, Kolkata, India. A
world cup to be remembered where the West
Indies stole victory from the jaws of defeat
thanks to the batting of Carlos Brathwaite
who struck Ben Stokes for 4 consecutive sixes
in the 20th over. Batting first, England scored
9/159 (20) with Joe Root scoring 54, Jos Butler
36 and David Wiley 21. Dwayne Bravo 3-37
and Carlos Brathwaite 3-23 were the main
wicket-takers for the West Indies. As in 2012,
player of the match Marlon Samuels led the
batting with an unbeaten 85 of 66 balls with
9 fours and 2 sixes. As with the ball, Dwayne
Bravo (25) and Carlos Brathwaite (34 not out
of 10 balls) contributed with the bat as the
West Indies reached 6/161(19.4).
2021—Australia defeated New Zealand by
8 wickets at the Dubai International Stadium,
Dubai. Having to score the highest total in
a final to win the title, player of the match
Mitchell Marsh’s unbeaten 77 and David
Warner 53 led Australia to the winning target
of 2/173 (18.5). Trent Boult 2-18 was New
Zealand’s most effective bowler. Batting first
New Zealand scored a respectable 4/172 with
captain Kane Williamson leading the charge
with 85 and Martin Guptill 28. Josh
Hazelwood returned 3-16 (4).
The 8th edition should be a keenly com-
petitive tournament with no clear favour-
ite. However, defending champion and
host Australia along with England and India
with balance in batting and bowling should
be considered pre-tournament favourites.
However, once the 2nd round commences
every team inclusive of the West Indies will
have a chance at the title once they can ex-
ecute the perfect game plan consistently to
get to the final on November 13 at the Mel-
bourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

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Cariah: I always believe that Nelson narrows Gonzalez’s

lead at Century with triple
I can make it to the top EDMONTON, Alberta
Jamaican Dane Nelson
ensured Enrique Gonzalez’s
lead at Century Mile
–

Yannic Cariah looked like he be- has learned the game through watch- in August and acquitted himself well remaining in single digits,
longed. Thirty years old, on T20I ing videos of Shane Warne and Brian enough to be called up for his ODI by reeling off a superb triple
debut, bowling to Aaron Finch and Lara. But it took a little while after the debut against New Zealand, which on the nine-race programme
Glenn Maxwell in Australia for the Under-19 World Cup to find his place led to his selection for Australia. Ca- on Friday.
first time. Picked ahead of Akeal Ho- in domestic cricket. riah noted the jump in intensity from The 37-year-old won with
sein. Selected ahead of Fabian Allen “I’m a genuine allrounder,” he said. domestic to international level. favourite Lanny Mac in race
and Hayden Walsh. “But when I started off, I made my “You have to think a lot faster and Dane Nelson
one, 2-1 choice Estifraad in
He bowled like a veteran with im- Trinidad debut as a legspinner. And have a lot of clarity in what you’re race four before capturing
peccable control, forcing a mistake then I found it difficult to maintain my doing, to execute your skills and be race seven with 6-1 chance Perdition.
from Maxwell who can maul inexperi- spot as a legspinner because of other decisive in what to do,” he said. “Be- Nelson lies second on 53 wins, now only eight behind
enced legspinners in his sleep. bowlers. So I put some more empha- cause if you bowl a bad ball it will be Gonzalez in the season which wraps up November 5.
In just his fifth career T20 game, sis on my batting. I made my come- put away easily. They ain’t going to However, Gonzalez also maintained his winning form,
Cariah took 1 for 15 from four overs, back as a batter, and then after my miss any bad balls.” taking race three over six furlongs with 2-1 bet Unbridled
bowled 13 dot balls and conceded one batting took off, my bowling was al- But there were hardly any bad balls Skye and race eight over a mile with 3-1 chance Ryanwater.
boundary against the reigning world ways there. I never neglected [either] on Wednesday. He beat Maxwell and Barbadian Rico Walcott, the reigning champion, man-
champions on their home patch. of them. I just kept getting better and Finch four times in his first two overs. aged a single win in five attempts aboard 2-1 choice Take
Was he surprised? better over a period of time.” His length was immaculate, a product No Prisoners in race nine, to remain third on 44 wins.
“The funny thing about this, when Despite leading the West Indies of his maturity and his ability to read Nelson opened his account over a mile and sixteenth for
you work your entire life for some- Emerging Team to their title in 2019- the conditions quickly on his first trip the three-year-olds and upwards, guiding five-year-old bay
thing, the work you put in, confi- 20, Cariah then went two years over to Australia. gelding Lenny Mac to a handsome 4-½ length score.
dence goes within yourself,” Cariah the COVID-19 pandemic without play- “I figured out which lengths were Lanny Mac collared early pacesetter Vision Quest leaving
said. “I’m very confident in my ability ing a single domestic match. But his best for me to bowl and my style of the backstretch and then powered through the lane despite
and what I can do. What I believe in. self-belief never abated during that bowling and I adapted really, really a challenge from 2-1 bet Bookie.
Nobody can take that away from me.” time. quickly,” he said. “What made it even Nelson’s second win came over 6-½ furlongs when he
Cariah has spent his entire career “I’m blessed with a gift to play better for me is Australia bowled first. combined with three-year-old bay gelding Estifraad to
hiding in plain sight. It’s all been there cricket,” Cariah said. “I always believe And I saw [Adam] Zampa bowl and I get the better of three-year-old and upward maidens by a
for anyone to see yet few have seemed that I can make it to the top saw the lengths he was bowl- length. The pair out-duelled 11-1 chance Chris’ Command
to notice. without giving up. Once I ing, so I know with my style through the first quarter before getting clear to command
An unbeaten 110 in the 2010 Under- don’t give up. I guarantee of bowling once I hit my the latter stages.
19 World Cup third-place playoff I’m going make it.” areas it’s going to be difficult Nelson then grabbed his third victory in a six furlong
against Sri Lanka, playing alongside After a two-year for anybody to play.” sprint for the three-year-olds and upward, stalking with
Kraigg Brathwaite and Jason Holder. absence from It’s the type of attitude four-year-old gelding Perdition, duelling with Fast Eh on the
A member of the famed Queen’s domestic his hero Warne would final turn before holding well to win by a length as Phantom
Park Cricket Club in Trinidad, home cricket, he West Indies all-rounder have been proud of. Mac chased late.
of some of West Indies’ greatest-ever m a d e Yannic Cariah. Cariah might not have
players. Five first-class centuries 72, 72, PICTURE CWI MEDIA the bluff or bluster or
for Trinidad and Tobago. Leading 18 and swagger of the late, Teenager Jones notches
run-scorer in West Indies’ first-class 1 0 0 great legspinner, but
competition in 2016-17. Two first- in his he has the same 40th win at Woodbine
class five-wicket hauls. Captain of the first four mindset.
West Indies Emerging Team that won first-class “Whatever I do, I TORONTO, Canada – Teenager Slade Jones cracked his 40th
the domestic 50-over competition in innings for play to win,” Cariah win in his debut season at celebrated Woodbine when he
2019-20. An impressive List A bowling Trinidad said. “I don’t play rode a brace on Friday’s eight-race card.
record. and Tobago to compete. I The 16-year-old Barbadian son of Woodbine legend Jono
Yet he hasn’t played in the CPL earlier this play to win. Jones captured race one with favourite Tickle Her Toe be-
since 2016. year. He also “I’m a very fore returning in race six to win with another favourite For-
“That’s not my fault,” Cariah said. bagged 4 for 59 quiet person. est Buzz.
“That’s the people picking the sides. I against Leeward But if they get With the brace, Jones moved to 40 wins and in sight of a
have no control over that.” Islands. After years to know me, landmark half-century of victories, with the six-month old
When you meet Cariah, you can see of no one noticing, I’m very cool. season set to wind up December 11.
how he might be underestimated and someone finally I do my best in Fellow Barbadian Jason Hoyte was also in winners’ row,
even overlooked. He is very softly spo- did. West Indies everything I do. the 35-year-old partnering with 5-1 choice A Gal For TJ to
ken. He doesn’t carry himself with a selector Desmond Good things hap- dismiss the two-year-old maiden fillies by 1-½ lengths.
swagger. Haynes noticed. pen to me. I have Celtic Revival led early before being overtaken at the
But there is an inner confidence and Cariah was a positive mindset. quarter pole by favourite Chrome’s Angel, and Hoyte then
belief in his ability that only begins to picked for West I’m very confident brought his chestnut filly with a strong run to lead at the
show the longer you speak to him. Indies A against within myself.” three-sixteenth.
It’s a confidence and a belief that Bangladesh A in a Not for the first time this season, however, it was Jones
shouldn’t surprise anyone given he first-class match (ESPNCRICINFO) who held some of the spotlight. He wasted little time in
reaching the winners’ circle when
When De Mark Buss MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2022 LAST DRAW: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2022 he won the curtain-raiser over 5-½
furlongs, piloting four-year-old
Marks Times played Marks Times played
PLAY WHE PICK TWO chestnut filly Tickle Her Toe to a
10.30am 1pm 4pm 7pm Total 10.30am 1pm 4pm 7pm Total
01 CENTIPEDE 6 2 4 6 18 19 HORSE 2 9 5 8 24 half-length win.
TODAY’S STAR BETS 10.30 am 10 36
02 OLD LADY 8 4 8 7 27 20 DOG  6 14 8 35 Up against the three-year-old
15 (Sick Woman)
03 CARRIAGE 10 2 6 4 21 21 MOUTH 6 7 4 5 22
1 pm 19 and upward maiden fillies and
22 RAT 25 (Morocoy) 17
04 DEAD MAN 5 6 7 12 30
23 HOUSE
6 7 4 5 21
28 (Red Fish) mares, Jones settled Tickle Her Toe
05 PARSON MAN 8 11 6  34 8 6 3 6 23
06 BELLY 12 7 8 4 31 24 QUEEN 7 11 5 7 30
13 (Crapaud) 10.30 am 23 (House) 1 pm
30 (House Cat) 4 pm 11 2 mid-pack as a Tiz Bizness set the
07 HOG 7 6 6 8 29 25 MOROCOY 6 6 4 5 21 pace before bidding at the quarter
08 TIGER 4 8 8 6 26 26 FOWL 5 12 5 5 27 BACKUP MARKS 7 pm 33 5 pole, grabbing the lead and hold-
09 CATTLE 6 8 6 8 28 27 LITTLE SNAKE 5 2 2 5 14 6-11-13-20-26-29 ing well.
10 MONKEY 10 7 2 5 24 28 RED FISH 7 7 8 3 25 Under: (Last Saturday)
PREFERRED LINES 10.30 am..................... 25-16 In contrast, Jones paired with
11 CORBEAU 3 4 3 6 15 29 OPIUM MAN 5 3 7 6 21
2 (Old Lady) 4 pm 4 (Dead Man) 7 pm 2-6-7-8 1 pm ............................ 21-34
12 KING 3 5 8 12 28 30 HOUSE CAT 2 7 9 8 26 4 pm ................................ 2-6
the bay gelding Forest Buzz to
13 CRAPAUD 7 5 8 6 26 31 PARSON WIFE 3 5 4 8 20 PICK FOUR 7 pm ............................. 2-11 crush the two-year-old maidens by
32 SHRIMP Under: (Last Saturday)
14 MONEY 7 3 6 7 23 3 6 7 4 20 10.30 am 5 1 9 9 PICK TWO SELECTIONS 12-½ lengths over 6-½ furlongs in a
15 SICK WOMAN 4 7 7 1 21 33 SPIDER 8 9 5 8 30 10.30 am............... 4-3-8-4 1-10, 23-12
16 JAMETTE 7 8 6 5 26 34 BLIND MAN 8 5 8 10 30
gate-to-wire effort.
1 pm 4 0 7 3 1 pm ....................... 2-0-7-1 CASH POT
17 PIGEON 6 3 6 7 22 35 BIG SNAKE 5 5 11 7 28 4 pm ...................... 0-2-4-9
The pair produced fractions of
18 WATER BOAT 8 4 9 4 25 36 DONKEY 4 9 3 3 19
6 8 7
SELECTIONS 23.09 seconds for the quarter and
4 pm 6 7 pm....................... 3-0-0-5
4-12-16-18-19
Play Whe—Under: (Last Saturday) 46.11 for the half before lengthen-
PICK FOUR SELECTIONS RESULTS
10.30 am: 25 (Morocoy) 1 pm: 24 (Queen) 4 pm: 33 (Spider) 7 pm: 25 (Morocoy) 7 pm 5 5 9 2 2-4-6-7 6-9-13-14-15 Mx3
ing in the stretch.(CMC)
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Valencia, G Madrid complete
Sweet 16 ‘Big 8’ semis quartet
STORIES BY NIGEL SIMON
nigel.simon@guardian.co.tt
Valencia and G Madrid won in con-
trasting fashion to complete the sem-
ifinal line-up in the Helping Hand
Foundation Anthony Wolfe Sweet 16
Football League “Big Eight” at the
Ojoe Road Recreation Ground, San-
gre Grande, on Thursday night.
First up, the trio of Meloney broth-
ers, Gerald, Kurt and Christian com-
bined for four goals to lead Valencia
to an emphatic 6-0 trashing of Plum
Road United.
Gerald netted a double in the 22nd
and 33rd for Valencia to lead 2-0 at
the half-time interval while a minute
after the restart Leon Durity ex-
tended the advantage to 3-0.
Kerdell De Verteuil then made
it 4-0 in the 65th before Kurt and
Christian added their names to the
scoresheet in the 67th and 78th to
complete the one-sided contest.
With the win, Valencia set up a
semifinal meet on Sunday, October
23 against Wolf Pack while Cool It FC
comes up against G Madrid after the
latter won 4-2 on penalty-kicks over
Manzan United following a 1-1 draw
at the end of regulation time.
Kerin Vincent had fired Manzan
into a 56th minute lead before Joshua
Bishop got G Madrid level to send the
match into the penalty-kicks shoot-
out.
RSSR, Seekers make winning
start in NFA Premier
RSSR and Seekers FC were both in
winners row when the 2022 Ascen-
sion Group of Companies Northern
Football Association Premier Divi-
sion kicked off with a double-header
at Diego Martin Sports Complex, Sa-
vannah Road, Diego Martin, on Fri-
day night.
In the night’s opener, RSSR
spanked Paramin Scholars 5-1 in a
Group A encounter with Abraham
Livingston netting a double, and the
trio of O’Neal Vasquez, Khalid King,
and Josiah Cox adding one eacch.
Seekers got the better of Patna FC
2-1 in a Group D fixture with Nicholas
Roach (40th), and Akeel Superville
(81st) on target for the winners to
cancel out Kyle James 54th minute
effort while Akel La Borde also had
a penalty saved as well in the 84th
minute.
On Saturday at Mandela Park, St
Clair, former champions St Francois
Nationals battled to a goalless draw
with Guerreros in Group C.
This year’s league competition,
the first since 2019 due to the coro-
navirus pandemic will feature 18
clubs divided into four groups at the
end of which the top two in each
group will advance to the ‘Big Eight’
quarterfinals followed by the semifi-
nals, and final.
The fourth placed team in each
group will receive $800, third gets
$1,000, second will collect $1,500,
and the group winners $2,000 each.
In the ‘Big Eight’ the winners of
sports 37
Big Eight quarterfinals results
Thurday
Valencia 6 (Gerald Meloney 22nd, 33rd, Leon
Durity 46th, Kerdell De Verteuil 65th, Kurt
Meloney 67th, Christian Meloney 78th) vs Plum
Road United 0
G Madrid 1 (Joshua Bishop 70th) vs Manzan
And on Saturday, Cool It
FC kicked off their knock- United 1 (Kerin Vincent 56th) - G Madrid won 4-2
out campaign with an 7-0 on penalty-kicks
hammering of Plum Road
Remaining fixtures
United led by a Dorian October, 23
Robinson hat-trick and two Wolf Pack vs Valencia, 7 pm
goals each from Brendon G.Madrid vs Cool it FC, 9 pm
Figuero, 2and Carlos Nich-
olas. KNOCKOUT COMPETITION
The knockout tourna- RESULTS
ment winners will take Friday
home $5,000 and the sec- Manzan United 4 (Kendell Jagdeosingh 23rd,
ond place finisher collect- Dakiel Ferreira 25th, 68th, Tevin Pantor 79th) vs
ing $2,000. Tamana 0
In addition, there will be Vega United 3 vs Morin Bay United 0 - by default
individual awards of $500
Saturday
each for “Best Striker”, Cool It FC 7 (Dorian Robinson 9th, 20th, 56th,
“Best Defender”, “Best Brendon Figuero 17th, 28th, Carlos Nicholas
Goalkeeper”, “Best Mid- 15th, 33rd) vs Plum Road United 0
The trio of Meloney brothers from left, Gerald, Kurt and Christian fielder”, “Most Goals” and
combined for four goals to lead Valencia to an emphatic 6-0 trashing “Most Valuable Player” TODAY’S MATCH UP
of Plum Road United. while the “Most Disci- Futuristic vs Overcome, 7 pm
The winners of the ‘Big Eight’ sem- with Kendell Jagdeosingh plined Team” and the “Best
Under-20 player” will col- TOMORROW’S MATCH UP
ifinal will meet in the title match on (23rd), and Tevin Pantor G Madrid vs SP Boys Group, 7 pm
Saturday, October 29 with the win- (79th) the other scorers. lect $1,000.
ners walking away with $30,000
while the second placed team gets
$10,000, and in the third placed
playoff also on the same day, the
winner will take home $5,000, and
the fourth placed finishers $2,500.
Manzan United redeemd them-
selves a day later when they clob-
bered Tamana 4-0 in their knockout
opener, with Dakiel Ferreira scoring
twice, in the 25th, and 68th minutes
each match will pocket $2,000 while
in the final will carry a first prize of
$19,000 with the runner-up collect-
ing $8,000.
NFA Premier Division Groups
Group A: RSSR, Belmont FC, Elite FC,
Paramin Scholars
Group B: Cultural Roots, Petit Valley/Diego
Martin, AC Port-of-Spain, B Boys, Police
Group C: St Francois Nationals, Frontline
FC, Guerreros FC, Harvard FC, Morvant
Elements
Group D: Laventille United, Seekers FC,
Football Factory, Patna FC
NFA PREMIER DIVISION RESULTS
Friday
Seekers FC 2 (Nicholas Roach 40th, Akeel
Supervilel 81st) vs Patna FC 1 (Kyle Jones
54th)
RSSR 5 (Abraham Livingston 2, O’Neal
Vasquez, Khalid King, Josiah Cox) vs
Paramin Scholars 1 (Joshua Constantine)
Saturday
St Francois Nationals 0 vs Guerreros 0
Group awards
Winner: $2,000
Second: $1,500
Third: $1,000
Fourth: $800
Big Eight
Winners of each match: $2,000
Final
Winners: $19,000
Runner-up: $8,000
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West Indies duo Alzarri

Joseph, left, and Yannic
Cariah during their record
ninth-wicket stand against
New Zealnd in the second One
Day International at
Kensington Oval in Barbados
in August. New Zealand won
by 50 runs under Duckworth-
Lewis-Stern to level the three-
match series ahead in August.
PHOTO COURTESY CWI MEDIA
Jeron Thompson

Thompson
snares 3 gold
medals for Indy
National swimmer Jeron
Thompson won three gold
medals for the second meet in
a row as the University of In-
dianapolis men’s swimming &
diving team swept their dual
meet at IUPUI at the IU Natato-
rium in downtown Indianapolis
on Friday, winning by a score
of 192-107.

UAE, Netherlands fixtures

Thompson won gold in the
men’s 50-yard backstroke in
22.4 5 seconds, well ahead of
schoolmate Bartek Swider-
ski (23.46), and IUPUI’s Dane

key to final prep—Simmons

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA–Head
coach Phil Simmons says West
Indies will use the two official
warm-up games to finalise their
planning for the crucial qualify-
ing stage of the Twenty20 World
Cup.
The Caribbean side faces min-
nows United Arab Emirates on
Monday (Sunday, 8 pm Eastern
Caribbean time) at Junction Oval
here before taking on the Neth-
erlands at the Melbourne Cricket
Ground on Wednesday at 7 pm (4
am EST). Head coach Phil Sim-
mons during a net session ahead
of the opening warm-up against
UAE. “The two warm-up games
are about getting things to work
together, about getting the plans
we have in place, about making
sure players are getting sharper
and sharper as they go along,”
Simmons said.
He added: “The mood in the
camp has been very good. We
played two games … and we lost
the two games but at the same
time, some of the things we’re
trying to put in place are starting
to come in place and the mood in
the camp has been excellent.”
West Indies are coming off the
back of a clean sweep to world
champions Australia in a two-
match series last week, losing by
three wickets in Gold Coast and 31
runs in Brisbane. The series loss
was their third in a row following
similar results against New Zea-
land and India in the Caribbean,
and they have now won only two
of their last 10 T20 Internationals.
Not for the first time, the West
Indies batting underwent severe
testing and was found wanting,
but Simmons said work was on-
going in this aspect.
“The batsmen understand what
we need to add to get to where
we want to be and they’ve been
working hard,” he explained.
“We had a good net session
with everyone and everyone is
looking forward to playing in the
practice games, getting in the
middle and doing what is neces-
sary for the team.
“So far, the enthusiasm and ex-
citement are there in all the play-
ers so that’s good to see.”
Following the warm-ups, West
Indies will take on Scotland, Ire-
land and Zimbabwe in Group B of
a tricky qualifying series, with the
top two teams from Group A and
B advancing to the main draw.
(CMC)
Charleston (24.02)
He then added another gold
medal in the 50-yard butterfly
in 21.32 ahead of teammates
Serge Agadzhanyan (22.41)
and fellow T&T swimmer Kael
Yorke (22.59).
In the 200-yard freestyle
relay, Thompson teamed up
with Diego Mas, Nicholas Quin-
tero and Joao Silva for gold in
one minute, 22.34 seconds to
beat their ‘B’ quartet which
comprised T&T duo Yorke and
Aqeel Joseph as well as Agadzh-
anyan and Sebestyen Bohm
who took silver in 1:24.53 while
IUPUI ‘A’ got bronze in 1:25.71.
Thompson then picked up a
silver in the 50-yard freestyle
in 20.91, just behind Silva who
won in 20.86 with Mas com-
pleting a University of Indi-
anapolis 1-2-3 with bronze in

$200M dedicated to community sports 20.96 while Joseph was fourth

RADHICA DE SILVA
radhica.sookraj@guardian.co.tt
Sports Minister Shamfa Cudjoe
says over $200 million have been
spent over the past five to seven
years supporting T&T’s athletes
and building sports at the com-
munity level.
Speaking at the opening of
Mahaica Oval in Point Fortin on
Saturday, Minister Cudjoe said in-
frastructural works are ongoing in
several sporting facilities includ-
ing the national stadiums.
“We are delivering investment
in sports.
“This is more than delivering
the stadium, we are committed to
delivering at the community level
as well,” Cudjoe said.
She noted that several projects
Shamfa Cudoe, Minister of Sports
and Community Development.
have already been completed
including the Moruga Sporting
Complex, Diego Martin Regional
Complex, Maloney and Malabar
swimming pools as well as the
Aranguez Recreational complex.
“As relates to the National sta-
diums, works are continuing at
Dwight York stadium. The Ato
Boldon Stadium is a priority
this year as we will be hosting
the 2023 Commonwealth Youth
Games,” she said.
She noted that full refurbish-
ment will be done at the Mannie
Ramjohn Stadium which is in
Marabella.
“We are developing sports and
the community. It’s more than de-
veloping infrastructure. We want
you to train, have football leagues
and provide new athletes and tal-
ents.
“This will also assist in generat-
ing business and economic activ-
ity in communities,” she said.
Saying $200 million have been
devoted to athletes, Cudjoe said:
“ We have taken a deliberate step
to invest in community groups. It
is your responsibility to develop
programmes and projects which
suit the people in the commu-
nity,” she added.
MP for Point Fortin Kennedy
Richards, who also spoke at the
opening said it was important to
maintain the Mahaica Oval which
had produced outstanding sports-
men and sportswomen over the
years.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of
Sports and Community De-
velopment has been allocated
$763,603,000 for the Ministry’s
Draft Estimates of Expenditure
for the Financial Year 2022-2023
which was presented in Parlia-
ment by Finance Minister Colm
Imbert on September 26.
in 21.02
In the 100-yard butterfly,
Yorke ended with a silver medal
finish in 50.13 behind Agadzha-
nyan (48.62) with IUPUI’s Isaac
Wilson third in 50.42
In the 200-yard medley
relay, Joseph combined with
Cedric Buessing, Bohm, and
Austin Kehr for the University
of Indianapolis ‘B’ team to take
the silver medals in one min-
ute, 33.24 seconds, well be-
hind winners; IUPUI- ‘A’ who
won in 1:31.89 minutes while
University of Indianapolis ‘C
took third in 1:34.69, after their
‘A’ quartet of Bartek Swider-
ski, Brayden Cole, Yorke, and
Diego Mas was disqualified.
And in another event, Bynoe
had a seventh-placed finish in
the 100-yard breaststroke in
1:00.42 minutes.
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Hales helps England beat Australia, set for World Cup start
PERTH, AUSTRALIA AP  Alex Africa to reach 278-7 after it won BRIEF SCORES eventually carried his bat for 70
Hales appeared to seal his place the toss and chose to bat. from 51 while Williamson strug-
in England’s team for cricket’s The three-match series is South Africa 278/7 in 50 overs (Aiden gled at times with the pace of the
T20 World Cup after starring in a level at 1-1. South Africa won the Markram 79, Reeza Hendricks 74; wicket and made 30 from 29 balls
tense eight-run victory over Aus- opener by nine runs. Mohammed Siraj 3-38) lost to India as New Zealand chased down
tralia in Perth on Sunday. Iyer was named player of the 282/3 in 45.5 overs (Shreyas Iyer 113*, Bangladesh’s 137-8 with 13 balls to
With Jos Buttler returning to the match but could be in doubt for Ishan Kishan 93; Wayne Parnell 1-44) by spare.
side after a calf injury, Hales was the series-decider in Delhi on 7 wickets. After two rounds Pakistan has
preferred to Phil Salt as the Eng- Alex Tuesday after cramping during two wins, New Zealand has a win
land white-ball captain’s opening Hales the game. New Zealand beats and a loss and Bangladesh two
partner for the first of three T20 Chasing 279, India lost stand-in losses in the tournament that is a
warmups against the Australians. skipper Shikhar Dhawan (13) Bangladesh by 8 wickets warm-up for the T20 World Cup
Hales underpinned England’s early. in NZ Tri-Series that begins in Australia later this
208-6 with 84 off 51 balls, sharing Shubman Gill scored 28 before month.
a 132-run stand in 11.2 overs with offering a return catch to Kagiso CHRISTCHURCH (AP)—Captain The next match is between New
Buttler (68 off 32 balls). Rabada (1-59). Kane Williamson and opener Zealand and Pakistan on Tuesday.
Australia needed to achieve Iyer finished with his highest Iyer and Kishan came together Devon Conway shared an 85-run
ODI score of 113 not out and put
a record T20 run chase by any
on 161 runs with Ishan Kishan (93)
at 48-2 and their partnership partnership for the second wicket BRIEF SCORES
team against the English and was swung the match India’s way. that helped steer New Zealand to
on course to do it, getting to 158-3 for the third wicket as India eased Kishan set the pace with four an eight-wicket win over Bangla- Bangladesh 137/8 in 20 overs (Najmul
midway through the 15th over to 282-3 in 45.5 overs in the sec- fours and seven sixes to enter- desh Sunday at the New Zealand Shanto 33, Nurul Hasan 25*; Michael
only for Marcus Stoinis (35) and ond one-day international. tain the crowd. He reached his Twenty20 Tri-Series. Bracewell 2-14, Trent Boult 2-25) lost
Tim David (0) to fall in the space Earlier, half-centuries from half-century off 60 deliveries. Conway struck his third T20 to New Zealand 142/2 in 17.5 overs
of four balls from Mark Wood. Aiden Markram (79) and Reeza The pair helped India reach half century from 36 balls and (Devon Conway 70*, Kane Williamson
Then Wood, off the final ball of Hendricks (74) had helped South 200 in 33.3 overs. 30; Hasan Mahmud 1-26) by 8 wickets
his allocated four overs,
snagged David Warner
for a team-high 73 as
the opener holed out to
Hales in the deep.
The match was in the
balance but England
took three wickets in
the last eight balls of
the chase to get home
in Perth, with Australia
finishing on 200-9.
After the match, But-
tler confirmed Hales,
who has recently re-
turned to the fold after
more than three years
in the international
wilderness following a
recreational drugs test
failure, is set to open
again when England
returns to Perth in two
weeks for its World Cup
opener against Afghani-
stan.
“Things c h a n ge
quickly in sport but he’s
got the first crack at it,
at the minute,” said But-
tler, who revealed Hales
was selected because of
his pedigree in Austral-
ia’s Big Bash League.
The teams will play
again in Canberra on
Wednesday and Friday.

BRIEF SCORES
England 208/6 in 20 overs
(Alex Hales 84, Jos Butler
68; Nathan Ellis 3-20) beat
Australia 200/ 9 in 20 overs
(David Warner 73; Mark
Wood 3-34) by 8 runs.

Iyer, Kishan
power India to
7-wicket win over
South Africa
RANCHI, INDIA AP —
Shreyas Iyer scored his
second ODI hundred as
India beat South Africa
by seven wickets on
Sunday with 25 balls to
spare.
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41 days
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T&T’s Teague Marcano pushed

his season’s tally to eight goals
in three matches when he
scored one item as Southgate
won 5-1 over Canterbury in the
English Hockey League Division
One South on Saturday.

PLAIN TALK

“It is outstanding, one of

the greatest players that has
graced the game in an era
when we have had himself and
Magnolia’s Samantha Olton, right, Messi.”
maintains possession away from — Everton manager Frank
Ventures’ Amanda Sharpe during Lampard after Ronaldo
the 2022 T&T Hockey Board Indoor achieved his 700th career
Tournament Trinity Women match goal, yesterday.
at the Woodbrook Youth Facility in
Port-of-Spain on Saturday.
Magnolia won 12 - 1.
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