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02 BARNACLE JULY 2012
St. Georges, July 10,
2012 General Sec-
retary of the ruling
NDC, Peter David, has
revealed that unnamed
members of the party
made attempts almost
a decade ago to remove
Tillman Thomas as
leader of the National
Democratic Congress.
David, who is also MP for
the Town of St. George,
in one of his most can-
did interviews broadcast
Monday evening on GBN
Television, said he suc-
cessfully opposed and
helped stop the attempted
removal of Thomas.
The former Tourism
Minister, who has been
the target of unrelenting
attacks from some party
offcials and close allies of
the government, dis-
missed the notion that he
has personal differences
with Thomas or that he
wants to replace him
as the countrys prime
minister.
David said his troubles,
and the attacks against
him, started after he told
Thomas that it was an
unwise political decision
to seek to appoint his
wife, Sandra Thomas, as
head of the Public Service
Commission. Mrs Thomas
is currently permanent
secretary in the Ministry
of Social Development
According to David, dif-
ferences within govern-
ment and the National
Democratic Congress
primarily are based on
policy issues such as job
creation and healthcare
improvement.
Former senator Arley
Gill, who was also a guest
on GBNs Beyond the
Headlines, said David
had served as the go-to-
guy whenever a chal-
lenged confronted the
party, and almost sacri-
fce his own seat while
trying to help other can-
didates including NDC
leader Thomas win
their constituencies in the
2008 general election.
The NDC, which had been
in opposition for 13 years,
won 11 of 15 seats in
2008 forming a majority
government on its own
for the frst time since the
party was established in
1987.
David and Gill Public
Relations Offcer of the
NDC contradicted a
recent statement from
Finance Minister Burke,
who said an investors
development proposal for
the Town of St. George
that included a casino,
was rejected not because
of the prime ministers
opposition to the idea, but
because it called for mil-
lions of dollars of govern-
ment expenditure.
In light of the fnancial
challenge, the investor
submitted a revised pro-
posal to cabinet in which
the project was to be
undertaken in phases, but
with no fnancial input
from government.
The revised project idea,
according to the two
former ministers, was
then sent to the Ministry
of Finance for follow up
and a cabinet committee
was set up to study the
proposal.
The committee report-
edly never met, and the
proposal is said to be
still before the Finance
Ministry.
BARNACLE JULY 2012 03.
News
WWW.BARNACLEGRENADA.COM
The Communal Co-
operative Credit Union
(CCCU) has announced
plans for a series of
initiatives to increase
membership and im-
prove its bottomline.
The initiatives, which are
contained in the 2011 re-
port of the CCCUs board
of directors, include a pro-
posal to amend the credit
unions bye-laws.
The amendment aims to
redefne CCCU member-
ship to include citizens
from other member-states
of the Caribbean Commu-
nity.
This would serve as a
basis for expanding and
increasing membership
and with it, the raising of
additional equity to boost
our fnancial standing,
said the board, whose
chairman is senior public
servant, Isaac Bhagwan.
Altogether, said the
directors, there are some
clearly visible activities
planned for 2012 that
could improve the image
of Communal in the eyes
of the population, and
can lead to an increase in
deposits thereby creating
the base for higher inter-
est and other incomes.
Apart from the bye-laws
amendment proposal,
another of the planned
initiatives of CCCU is
the forging alliances with
regional and interna-
tional credit unions for
the purpose of reducing
expenditure through the
sharing of cost and the
raising of cheaper sources
of fnance.
According to the direc-
tors, CCCU also would
ensure that deposits grow
at a much faster rate than
loans so that the loan-
to-deposit ratio could be
reduced to the required
benchmark. The intention
is also to have Communal
membership increased by
at least 600 new members
by year-end 2012.
At the moment, there are
16,000 Communal mem-
bers; 779 joined in 2011.
CCCU has the largest
membership among credit
unions in Grenada, Carria-
cou and Petite Martinique.
We can safely report that
our credit union remains
strong and viable as our
members have maintained
their confdence in us, the
directors said.
On April 18, CCCU
offcially opened new
corporate headquarters
on Halifax Street in St.
Georges.
With the move, CCCU con-
solidated and brought un-
der one roof services that
were previously offered at
its offces at Green Street
and at the Esplanade
Mall. It still has branches
in Perdmontemps, St.
David; Gouyave, St. John;
and Hillsborough, Car-
riacou.
The CCCUs Halifax Street
offces are its new Cus-
tomer Care and Service
Facility, General Man-
ager Lennox Andrews said
at the opening ceremony
in April.
With three foors, it has
been carefully designed
to meet our present and
future needs, he added.
The relocation of our
headquarters to the city
centre constitutes a major
achievement in the history
of this noble but meaning-
ful institution.
Local credit union wants CARICOM citizens among its members
Alleged attempt to remove
Thomas as NDC leader years ago
ISAAC BHAGWAN
SECURITY OFFICERS CLEARS A PATH FOR THE ENTRANCE OF PRIME MINISTER HON. TILLMAN THOMAS (CENTER), AS HE GREETS
SUPPORTERS FOLLOWING HIS ARRIVAL TO THE GOVERNMENTS 4TH ANNIVERSARY RALLY AT GOUYAVE, ST. JOHN
BARNACLE JULY 2012 05. WWW.BARNACLEGRENADA.COM
The multi-million cul-
tural festival, popularly
known as Spicemas, is
embroiled in a contro-
versy in which there
are threats of court
injunction and police
action, and questions
of the rights of citizens,
generation of revenue
and the protection of
Grenadas cultural
heritage.
The main combatants in
the battle are the Spice-
mas Corporation (SMC)
and promoters of White
in the Moonlight (WIM), a
private show that has been
hosted in St. Andrew on
Carnival Saturday for the
past eight years.
The SMC, which replaced
the Grenada Carnival
Committee, was formal-
ized last July following
the passage of a bill in
parliament and subse-
quently given royal assent
by Governor General, Sir
Carlyle Glean.
The corporation is the sole
body charged with the
responsibility of operating,
organizing, managing and
promoting carnival, within
and outside Grenada.
Under the Act establishing
the corporation, the orga-
nizations board of direc-
tors is responsible raising
funds and paying the bills
of Spicemas.
At the same, the corpora-
tion is obligated to create
an environment for the
expression and further de-
velopment of the carnival
arts mas, steelpan and
calypso.
In order to meet its man-
date, the SMC maintains
a policy of not granting
permission for carnival
shows that have compet-
ing interest with events
organized by the corpora-
tion.
The current impasse
between SMC and White
in the Moonlight has its
genesis in the insistence of
WIM promoters that their
annual show in St. Andrew
be held on Carnival Satur-
day, August 11.
However, August 11 is the
SMCs Pantastic Satur-
day when the corporation
stages the National Pan-
orama competition among
steelbands.
Offcials of the SMC say
they are planning to incor-
porate a show involving
regional soca performers
as part of panorama 2012
in an attempt to generate
more revenue from the pan
competition. The annual
shortfall from panorama
is reported to be in the
region of EC$375,000.
SMC chairman Colin Dowe
insists that the corpora-
tion has not shut down
White in the Moonlight
but has been encouraging
the promoters to choose a
date, other than August
11, for hosting their show.
WIM organizers, though,
will have none of it.
There is nothing to indi-
cate why both shows can-
not go on simultaneously.
Over the years weve
given the pan community
the respect and not start
our show until after the
competition has fnished,
WIMs Nimrod Ollivierre
told reporters at a news
conference.
WIM has accused the SMC
of adopting a draconian,
totalitarian and cynical
attitude, claiming that
the statutory body that
has been selected to run
carnival in Grenada has
demonstrated that it is
completely inept to do so.
In a press release issued
on June 18, WIM said that
it is time for SMC to come
clean and stop treating us
citizens as puppets.
Ollivierre added that, Mr.
Dowe and the SMC should
get real and let the people
know why it was so impor-
tant to stop a show that
was created and developed
to bring joy and plea-
sure to a vast amount of
freedom loving people in a
proper social environment.
The deceit and deception
are like nothing Ive ever
seen.
But Dowe has given a dif-
ferent perspective.
We have to look out for
whats in the best interest
of Grenada. We would like
to see WIM occur but not
on Carnival Saturday,
Dowe said at a media
briefng that was attended
by other SMC board mem-
bers.
We are within our rights
to ask them (WIM) to
relocate, explained board
member Claudette Joseph.
A survey of Spicemas 2011
revealed that the festival
generated EC$18.1 million
in revenue for the local
economy.
Dowe argued that over the
years, Spicemas has been
a success for Grenada but
a failure for organizers,
saying the SMC has now
heard the clarion call for
carnival to be treated as a
business.
The SMC chairman said
the corporation is still
opened to mediating with
WIM to fnding a resolu-
tion to the impasse.
Dowe said the corpora-
tions action in not allow-
ing WIM on August 11 is
in keeping with the SMCs
responsibility to its spon-
sors and partners, as well
as to pan players many
of them teenagers.
We expect to be fully sup-
ported by government,
Dowe said.
WIM organizers, however,
say they intend to hold
White in the Moonlight on
August 11. According to
their attorney, only a court
order would stop the show
from happening.
WIM advisor Dr. Patrick
Antoine has suggested
that the SMCs action is in
violation of Grenadas obli-
gation to regional nation-
als entering the country to
work, and that the matter
may end up before the Ca-
ribbean Court of Justice.
SMCs Joseph, who is a
lawyer by profession, said
if WIM proceeds with
White in the Moonlight on
August 11, the corporation
may seek a court injunc-
tion stopping it or may ask
the police to step in and
shut down the show.
News
Carnival revenue at centre of SMC, WIM controversy
Caribbean Airlines Ltd.
(CAL), which is one
of the major carriers
servicing Grenada from
the United States, has
been ordered to cut its
costs.
The order from Trinidad
and Tobagos Transport
Minister, Devant Maharaj,
follows revelation that
CAL incurred losses of
US$52 million last year.
Of the total, US$38 million
was a result of Air Jamai-
cas operational losses.
In addition, the Trinidad-
based CAL is reported to
have debts totalling more
than US$40 million.
Debts include US$8.1 mil-
lion to the Trinidad and
Tobago Airports Author-
ity, and US$6.1 million in
taxes payable to the US
Internal Revenue Service.
Maharaj has urged CALs
board of directors to quick-
ly address the losses, and
specifcally has requested
an examination of ways to
reduce expenditure with
respect to the operational
costs of its Air Jamaica
subsidiary.
The transport minister
said he soon will be travel-
ling to Jamaica to meet
with his Jamaican coun-
terpart to discuss syner-
gies that could be used to
improve the proft position
of the airline.
Already, CAL has dis-
missed Will Rodgers as
general manager of its Air
Jamaica operations.
He has been replaced by
Clive Forbes, a graduate of
the University of the West
Indies and the University
of New Orleans.
Forbes has an extensive
professional background in
general management, tele-
communications, maritime
transportation, business
development, sales, mar-
keting and operations.
His last position before
joining CAL was as
general manager of The
Caribbean Shipping As-
sociation.
According to CAL,
Forbess management
skills and diverse experi-
ence are the right mix
to accelerate the growth
and development of the
airline.
With the height of Spice-
mas 2012 fast approach-
ing, CAL is expected to
play an important role in
transporting visitors from
the US to Grenada for
carnival.
Caribbean Airlines ordered
to cut costs following losses
COLIN DOWE NIMROD OLLIVIERRE
BARNACLE JULY 2012 07.
News
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Monday 9th July 2012:
New National Party
General Secretary and
Shadow Minister of
Agriculture and Fisher-
ies, Honorable Roland
Bhola has laid out
sections of the NNPs
plans for the improve-
ment of the Agriculture
Industry on forming
the next Government
of Grenada. Bhola was
at the time addressing
thousands of jubilant
supporters of the New
National Party at their
post-Convention Rally
at the Telescope Play-
ing Field yesterday
Sunday 8th July 2008.
Bhola, who was returned
as General Secretary of
the Party un-opposed,
spoke of several specifc
areas which the NNP will
be focusing on immediate-
ly on reclaiming the seat
of Government. He pointed
to the implementation of
the Farm Roads Project
which the party sees as
a means of providing
employment while directly
assisting the farmers of
the nation along with the
provision of a regular sup-
ply of fertilizer.
The NNP General Sec-
retary also spoke of the
re-establishment of a
Farmers and Fishermens
Fund which will be based
on the previous program
run by the former NNP
Administration. He vowed
to ensure that the new
fund is properly man-
aged as this was one of
the shortcomings of the
previous program. Echoing
statements made by Po-
litical Leader of the NNP,
Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith
Mitchell during meetings
held with the farmers and
fshermen over the past
four years Bhola spoke of
the reorganization of the
Marketing and National
Importing Board (MNIB)
as key to the improvement
of the agricultural indus-
try.
The New National Party
staged their 25th An-
nual Convention at the St.
Andrew Anglican Second-
ary School (SAASS). The
convention was followed
by a massive rally where
thousands of Grenadians
turned out to hear the
plans and programs of
the New National Party
as their Government in
waiting
The impact surely
has not been felt in
any significant by the
Grenadian population
at large, but bits of
economic good news
have been emerging
in the past few weeks.
Finance Minister
Nazim Burke recently
announced that the four-
year-old government had
raised in excess of $690
million, and Prime Min-
ister Tillman Thomas
has declared that his
administration is getting
ready to implement a
few major projects.
We had some difficul-
ties but, at the same
time, we have been
working steadily to get
the projects going and to
create employment and
to get the economy mov-
ing, the Prime Minister
said.
Among the job-creation
projects identified by
Prime Minister Thomas
are the construction
of the new parliament
building and the second
phase of the Feeder
Roads Farm scheme.
Thomas and Burke also
met in late May with a
visiting delegation from
EXIM Bank of China
(not to be confused with
EXIM Bank of Taiwan
with whom there is a dis-
pute over an outstanding
Grenada loan amount-
ing to more than US$25
million).
The delegation from the
EXIM Bank of China,
led by its president and
chairman, discussed
what were described as
major investment proj-
ects in Grenada.
According to government
sources, the projects
presented for possible
Chinese funding included
a proposed new public
hospital; and upgrading
and expansion of Mau-
rice Bishop International
Airport in St. Georges
and Lauriston Airport in
Carriacou.
In addition, said Prime
Minister Thomas, we
are involved in negotia-
tions in trying to obtain
funding to get a fve-star
hotel and the prospects
look fairly good.
Burke, too, was upbeat
about the projects pre-
sented to the EXIM Bank
of China offcials. These
projects are very signif-
cant to Grenadas recov-
ery and the long-term
transformation of the
Grenadian economy, the
Finance Minister said.
As part of the visit,
Grenada and EXIM Bank
signed a memorandum of
understanding that gives
our country access to a
US$1billion development
fund that China has al-
located to the Caribbean.
To top it off, the Carib-
bean Development Bank
(CDB), in its annual re-
view of the performance
regional economies in
2011, said that while
there was downtown or
marginal growth in
some countries, others
recorded stronger than
marginal growth.
Grenada was identifed
among those that expe-
rienced stronger than
marginal growth. Oth-
ers were the Bahamas,
Belize, Dominica and
Jamaica. Only Haiti and
Guyana had economic
growth in excess of fve
per cent, the CDB said.
Now, all the bits of
economic good news are
like the pieces of jigsaw
puzzle that must be
put together to create a
coherent, understandable
picture.
We believe its incumbent
that the government
delivers a State of the
Economy address to the
nation. Such an address
would be a sober descrip-
tion of where our econo-
my is; where we headed;
and how government
intends to get where it
intends to go, in keep-
ing with its promise of
greater job creation.
This national State of
the Economy address
must be bereft of political
rhetoric and hyperbole,
and should include an
update on the mobilizing
of resources to fnance
the 2012 one-billion-
dollar budget that was
tabled in parliament in
March.
State of the Economy national address needed
THE WAY FORWARD FOR AGRICULTURE IN
GRENADA UNDER AN NNP GOVERNMENT
Hon. roland bHola
Hon. naZIm bUrKe
News
Nutmeg industry off-
cials and farmers have
welcomed the current
high prices for Grena-
das nutmeg and mace.
They also agree on the
importance of adding
value to the islands
nutmeg and on restruc-
turing and modern-
izing the organization
responsible for manag-
ing and marketing local
nutmeg and mace.
The agreement emerged in
a series of interviews with
the Barnacle newspaper.
If we process maybe we
could make more money,
Pomme Rose farmer, Len-
nox Hypolite, told Bar-
nacle in commenting on
the idea of adding value to
nutmeg.
Nutmegs sold to the Gre-
nada Cooperative Nutmeg
Association (GCNA) are
currently fetching their
highest prices ever at $5
per pound. Farmers also
receive $10 per pound for
grade 1 mace, and $4 per
for each pound of grade 2
mace.
We also purchase grade 3
mace and they receive $2
per pound for that, said
GCNA chairman Denis
Felix. And there is the
grinder nutmeg that was
not harvested but left in
the feld to deteriorate;
we even purchase that
from the farmers at $1 per
pound. All of these items
have received signifcant
price increases over the
last twelve months.
GCNA accountant and
former acting manager,
Joyce John, believes
modernization of the as-
sociation is being ham-
pered by its governing
ordinance that stipulates
that all surpluses must be
distributed at year end to
farmers.
So, GCNA is left with
nothing; nothing is set
aside for sustainability,
John said. In years when
we didnt make a surplus
and had a defcit, we
would have gone for a loan
to make a surplus pay-
ment. So, it has to do with
the whole structure of the
GCNA and an ordinance
that is outdated.
The GCNA was estab-
lished in 1947. One of its
worst experiences was the
passage of Hurricane Ivan
that devastated the nut-
meg industry in 2004.
John says reviving and
sustaining the industry
would require investment
in research and develop-
ment (R&D).
Veteran farmer and ag-
ricultural administrator,
Ramsey Rush, agrees on
the need for R&D. But he
also advocates massive
ongoing replanting.
Right now what Gre-
nada needs is a replant-
ing scheme; we need to
revitalize production,
Rush emphasized. Pro-
duction went right down
after Hurricane Ivan; but,
the good thing is, govern-
ment is helping us. We
need more nutmeg under
production.
Rush is interested in see-
ing nutmeg oil becoming
an added-value product of
the GCNA.
For the future, we have
to get involved in that,
he argued. We cant just
expect to sell nutmegs in
crocus bags till we dead.
We have to branch into
different things; there is a
whole array of things we
could do with nutmeg.
Garnet William, GCNAs
operations manager, said
that apart from increasing
production, the nutmeg
industry must try and at-
tract younger farmers and
praedial larceny ought to
be stamped out also.
Getting younger people
involved in the agriculture
sector is a major task, he
said.
We have to show the
young people that nutmeg
is a business, Williams
added, pointing out that
the rural community
needs the GCNA to suc-
ceed. We used to pump at
least one million dollars
a month in rural commu-
nities before Hurricane
Ivan.
According to Williams,
there is also the problem
of praedial larceny. Farm-
ers go out and work their
land and when they come
to reap, their nutmegs
disappear. There are
cases, too, where parents
have lands; they are of
age now but they wont
pass on their lands to the
children.
Another of challenges,
feld inspector Roland
Courtney told the Bar-
nacle, is fnancing for
farmers.
Farmers live daily from
what they can pick up
from the feld. As it is
now, he explained, farm-
ers cant pay labour to
maintain their felds and
do the necessary organic
practices that are desir-
able to push production to
the levels where we want
them to be.
Courtney said farmers
should have access to
long-term soft loans. No
institution gives that to
farmers, he said. So,
the farmer depends on
the governments Farm
Labour Support Program
which is of much help to
them and they appreciate
it very much.
Hypolite, the 52-year-old
Pomme Rose farmer, said
still more help is needed,
especially for someone in
his position.
The problem I have is
getting assistance from
the government to clear
my land, he complained.
I dont get assistance be-
cause they say that I am
already planting nutmeg
and theyre assisting those
who not planting as yet.
Among those frmly in
support of the provision
of assistance to Hypolite
is Marlon Clyne, GCNA
general manager.
I want to make a special
appeal to the Ministry
of Agriculture and the
GCNA to see what assis-
tance they can give him.
Hes making a big effort
and we should do all that
we can to help someone
like that, said Clyne.
He said Hypolite is
ensuring that were able
to meet our demands in
terms of the international
market. Without people
like him, I dont know
where we would be today.
These are the few who are
very special in that they
love what they do. Its a
passion for them and we
see the output.
Agreement on adding value and
restructuring nutmeg industry
IN THE LAND: (FROM LEFT) MARLON CLYNE, GENERAL MANAGER - GCNA, LENNOX HYPOLITE,
FARMER AND GCNAs FIELD INsPECTOR ROLAND COURTNEY, ExAMINE A NUTMEG FIELD
EDUCATION IS
THE KEY
Congratulations to St. Georges University on marking
35 years of education in the Caribbean and for the
contribution made to Grenadian society.
Religion
Over the next several
months, by Gods grace,
I shall be presenting
to you a number of
sermons I preached
several years ago. I am
revisiting these ser-
mons because I sense
that their messages are
still very relevant to
us as a nation. I pray
at they will challenge
us and be a source of
blessings to all of us.
Whether we wish to
acknowledge it or not; it
is fact: God rules in the
affairs of men. This was
a principle of political ad-
ministration which Nebu-
chadnezzar that powerful
king of Babylon learned in
a most painful way. When
he became haughty and
proud over the might and
glory of his kingdom, God
struck him with insanity
and humbled to the level
of a beast.
Listen to the words of
Daniel 4:29-32, At the
end of twelve months he
was walking on the roof of
the royal palace of Baby-
lon, and the king said, Is
not this great Babylon,
which I have built by my
mighty power as a royal
residence and for the glory
of my majesty? While
the words were still in
the kings mouth, there
fell a voice from heaven,
O king Nebuchadnezzar,
to you it is spoken: The
kingdom has departed
from you, and you shall
be driven from among
men, and your dwelling
shall be with the beasts
of the feld, and you shall
be made to eat grass like
an ox; and seven times
shall pass over you, until
you have learned that the
Most High rules the king-
dom of men and gives it to
whom he will.
This is a solemn lesson for
those of us who are lead-
ers and rulers of our na-
tion. The most high rules
the kingdom of men and
gives it to whom he will.
Now Nebuchadnezzar
learnt his lesson. Listen to
verses 34-37: At the end
of the days I, Nebuchadne-
zzar, lifted my eyes to the
heavens and my reason
returned to me, and I
blessed the Most High,
and praised and honoured
Him who lives forever. At
the same time my reason
returned to me; and for
the glory of my kingdom,
my majesty and splen-
dour returned to me. My
counsellors and my lords
sought me, and I estab-
lished in my kingdom,
and still more greatness
was added to me. Now I
Nebuchadnezzar, praise
and extol and honour the
King of heaven; for all His
works are right and His
ways are just; and those
who walk in pride He is
able to abase.
However, while Nebu-
chadnezzars experiences
were painful, Herods was
tragic. In Acts chapter 12,
the scripture describes
the fatal judgment of
King Herod. Listen to the
words: On an appointed
day Herod arrayed in
his royal robes, took his
seat upon the throne, and
made an oration to them.
And the people shouted,
The voice of a god and not
of a man! Immediately an
angel of the Lord struck
him, because he did not
give God the glory; and he
was eaten by worms and
died.
Observe frstly, the peo-
ples glorifcation of King
Herod. The Bible teaches
that we ought to respect
our rulers and to be sub-
ject to them, not that we
should idolise them. We in
this nation have got to un-
derstand this. The people
idolised Herod and so they
participated in driving
him to his destruction. As
we seek to build our na-
tion, let us remember this.
God has declared in his
word that he will not give
His glory to another.
There are those of us in
this nation who idolising
various leaders among
us. We are exalting them
above measure. I implore
you, by the grace of God,
let us repent of this or else
we shall bring down the
wrath of God upon our
land.
But let us take note also of
the self-exaltation of King
Herod before the face of
God. The scripture says:
Immediately an angel of
God smote him because
he did not give God the
glory. This is a warning
to those of us who are
leaders in this land. Let
us walk humbly in the
sight of God and before
men. If men idolize you re-
strain them. Do not accept
for yourself that which be-
longs to God. It is written
in scripture. Render unto
Caesar the things that are
Caesars and to God the
things that are Gods.
To you our leaders belong
the taxes and duties. To
you belong our honour
and respect but the glory
belongs to God. We dare
not touch that.
So, you rulers of this na-
tion, it is with a sense of
deep respect that I now
address you. Be diligent
in your responsibility as
you exercise the charge
that God has allowed
you. Rule justly. Judge
righteously. Walk in the
fear of God. God rules the
Kingdom of men and gives
it to whom he will. If your
conduct does not please
him he will judge you
sorely. If you are humble
and contrite before Him,
He will bestow His grace
upon you.
Now is the time for all
of us in this nation to
humble ourselves before
God. Now is the time for
us to repent from our sins.
Now is the time for us to
acknowledge Christ as
ruler and Master of our
lives.
It is my prayer that Gods
dealing with Nebuchadne-
zzar and with Herod will
speak most seriously to all
of us leaders and people
alike at this vital moment
of our nations existence.
Pastor T. A. Welch.
God rules in the affairs of men
History
July 1
1796
The frst Grenada 14: the frst 14 revolution-
aries attainted with high treason executed
at The Parade, called Market Square
today. Among those executed were Clauzier
DArceuil (80 years old), Chevalier De Suze
(76 years old), Barberoune (66 years old),
Father Pascal Mardel (Roman Catholic
parish priest of Gouyave, 38-39 years old),
Clovis Chantimel (coloured) and Hypolite
(coloured).
July 2
1779
The Comte dEstaing arrives off the coast of
Grenada with 25 ships of the line, 10 frigates
and 10, 000 men, to capture Grenada from
Britain.
July 3
1779
DEstaing presents summons to surrender to
Governor Macartney, who refused to do so.
Battle for Grenada begins.
1875
Cyril Clarke Graham replaces the Hon. Wil-
liam McEwen, President of the Council as
Administrator.
July 4
1776
The United States declares Independence
from Great Britain; the start of the War of
American Independence, during which Gre-
nada is conquered by France in 1779.
1779
French attack on St. Georges begins. Hos-
pital Hill captured by the French.
1835
Lieutenant-Colonel Mair relieves General
Middlemore ad Governor.
1935
Paul Scoon born at Gouyave, St. Johns.
July 5
1779
Governor Macartney surrenders Grenada to
French forces; Grenada becomes a French
colony for the second time.
1973
The CARICOM Treaty signed at Chaguara-
mas, Trinidad and Tobago.
July 6
A British feet under the command of Byron
arrives off the coast of Grenada; naval battle
ensues between the French and British
feets, with inconclusive results. The British
fail to capture Grenada from the French, but
both sides suffer heavy losses.
July 8
1796
The second set of revolutionaries attainted
with high treason executed at The Parade
(Market Square). Of the twelve executed
were Boucaud (60 years old), Gerbet
Dumont, Jean Forteau, Edward Rapier (co-
loured) and Charles Forgerie (coloured).
1935
Nicholas Alexander Brathwaite born at Car-
riacou.
2008
Tillman Thomas and the National Demo-
cratic Congress elected to offce at the
general elections. Thomas begins term as
Prime Minister.
July 9
1935
Slinger Francisco soon to be known as
The Mighty Sparrow born at Grand Roy.
July 10
1749
Pierre Fdon (later, the father of Julien
Fdon), a French jeweller, boards the ship
LInfante, at Bordeaux, France, for Marti-
nique.
July 18
1928
Julius Alexander Isaac Chief Justice of
the Federal Court of Canada - born at St.
Pauls, St. George Parish.

July 19
Nine revolutionaries attainted with high
treason executed at The Parade, St.
Georges.
July 20
1764
General Robert Melvill imposes the 4 per
cent duty on the value of produce exported
to Britain. This is the beginning of the
Campbell v. Hall case, which ends in 1774.
1831
St. Davids Anglican Church consecrated by
Bishop Coleridge.
July 21
1831
St. Patricks Anglican Church consecrated
by Bishop Coleridge.
July 25
Eight more revolutionaries attainted with
high treason executed at The Parade
(Market Square) for their participation in
Fdons Rebellion.
July 26
1768
General Ulysees Fitzmaurice assumed
leadership of the Government, as both Gore
and Melvill absent from Grenada.
1879
The supply of running water success-
fully introduced into St. Georges from the
Soulier and Morne Repos Rovers under the
superintendence of Mr. Osbert Chadwick, at
a cost of under 8,000.
1953
In Cuba, Fidel Castro Ruz and the July
26 Movement attack the army barracks at
Moncada.
1979
Johnson Gideon Beharry born in Grenada.
July 27
1796
Last recorded sighting of Julien Fdon in
Grenada, at Mt. Sinai. He threw himself
off the precipice to avoid capture. Several
revolutionaries were captured by the British,
including one called Mayor, who were im-
mediately hanged.
This month in history July
For regular readers of this column, the expression never a dull moment in Grenada must by
now sound clich. However, this is simply because the history of Grenada is so rich, a fact
that most Grenada is unaware. The month of July is another example of the rich history of
our beloved country. So many important events happen during this month, that only a few
need to be cited in this synopsis. The frst Grenada Fourteen those who rose against
chattel slavery and British colonial rule - are executed on July 1, 1796. July 2 is the begin-
ning of the frst 79-83 period in Grenadas history the 1779 1783; then, the 1979-1983
period. Pierre Fdon, the father of Julien, leaves the port of Bordeaux, France, to come to
the Caribbean. Sir Paul Scoon, Julius Isaac, Nicholas Brathwaite and Slinger Francisco
(The Mighty Sparrow) are born. Keith Mitchell makes way for Tillman Thomas. Britain and
France have one of their most important battles for Grenada. Johnson Beharry is born, the
same day as the attack on the Moncada Barracks, Cuba, in 1953. July 27 the day after
and the last known sighting of Julien Fdon in Grenada is also interesting, as Fdon him-
self is believed to have died in Cuba.
The following are the main events in the history of Grenada, over the centuries.
Special Feature
An Introduction to
the Southern Fisher-
men Association.
The Southern Fisher-
men Association is an
organization formed in
1992 to provide repre-
sentation for the fsher-
men of the parish of St.
George and specifcally
the fshermen of Grand
Mal.
The formation of this
body came about due to
an incident whereby a
fsherman unfortunate-
ly lost his life at sea.
The fshermen realizing
for the frst time how
vulnerable they were,
having no social securi-
ty programme or safety
net in place to meet
the immediate needs
of their loved ones in a
situation as described
above, decided to form
an association.
This unfortunate inci-
dent revealed to us the
vulnerabilities and high
risk nature inherent in
the occupation of fsh-
ing accepted by those
persons who choose
to become involved,
as recognized by the
United Nation and most
recently by the United
States of America as the
most dangerous occupa-
tion on earth.
Armed with this infor-
mation and the will of
the fshermen, and un-
der his leadership and
direction, Mr. James
Nicholas a retired
repatriated Grenadian,
decided to volunteer
himself, in a full-time
capacity, to this cause.
Mr. Nicholas has served
as the President and
founder of the Associa-
tion until present day.
The association was
formed with the follow-
ing intentions:
1. Development
Programmes/
Financial Assistance
a) To provide its mem-
bers with a social ben-
eft programme. This
programme was setup
with the NIS in 1997
making the Association
the frst, and perhaps
the only such grouping
throughout the OECS
to introduce a social
safety net for its mem-
bers at that time. The
NIS programme allows
members the privilege
to enjoy all NIS cover-
age including a Pension
Plan. As a result of this
effort by the Association
we are proud to an-
nounce that today the
frst qualifying member,
having reached retire-
ment age, is now receiv-
ing a pension from the
NIS.
b) Development of a
programme for school
books and uniforms for
our members chil-
dren who successfully
complete their common
entrance examinations.
c) The installation of a
diesel/gasoline dispens-
ing facility. (diesel is
sold on the jetty and
pumped directly into
the tanks of fshing ves-
sels therefore meeting
governments regulato-
ry control requirement).
The receipts from the
sale of fuel enabled the
Association to meet its
obligation of paying as
much as 55% of the NIS
premium in support of
its members.

e) Providing fnan-
cial assistance to our
members children who
require travel abroad
for medical attention
within the region.
f) Providing burial as-
sistance to our mem-
bers families in support
of their loved ones who
have departed.
2. Social
Contributions
a) Committed to provide
support for the annual
fund-raising drive of the
Grenada Foundation for
Needy Students. (and
various other social
groups) through a gen-
erous annual contribu-
tion of Fish and Ice.
b) Provided disaster
assistance in the af-
termath of Hurricane
Ivan by donating over
1500 lbs. of high quality
Yellow Fin Tuna to: The
General Hospital, the
Dorothy Hopkins Home,
the Prison, the Children
Home and many older
and infrm persons in
the communities.
c) In the early stages
of the Association we
contributed quantities
of fsh to the Sapodilla
Home on a monthly
basis.
d) Contributed Ice
and storage bins to
the Windward Island
Football and Cricket
Associations.
3. Economic
Contributions
Under the guidance of
Mr. Nicholas, in 1999
the association started
a fsh processing divi-
sion, the Southern
Fishermen Association
Inc., currently has a
location in Grand Mal,
St. Georges .
We are presently oper-
ating out of a recently
constructed HACCP
ready fsh export/pro-
cessing facility in Grand
Mal, commissioned
in 2007. We export to
the United States and
Canada, with Yellow
Fin Tuna as our main
export product. We
have since commis-
sioned a local company
namely, Spice Island
Fisheries to serve the
local market place with
Fresh, Frozen, Salted
and Smoked Fish sold
to Consumers, Restau-
rants, Hotels, Super-
markets and Shops.
This endeavour has
given rise to a business
that is wholly owned,
managed and operated
initially by fshermen
from Grand Mal St.
Georges, but now has
expanded to include
fshermen from Gouy-
ave, Waltham, and
Petite Martinique.

We presently provide
ten (10) Grenadians
with fulltime employ-
ment.
This venture became
necessary to improve
the social and economic
well being of the fsher-
men stake holders who
are endeavouring to be
a part of a system that
will bind them to the
fundamental basic prin-
ciple of inclusion.
This principle of in-
clusion has been and
will be able to pro-
vide a higher level of
consciousness in the
working and expan-
sion of an industry, for
which our members can
now be recognized as
signifcant contributors
towards poverty reduc-
tion and nation build-
ing. The Government of
Grenada has identifed
two major economic sec-
tors that are the pillars
of sustained economic
growth; Agriculture and
Fisheries. Yet persons
employed in these areas
are deemed to be the
most poverty stricken
residents in the Agri-
culture and Fisheries
production communities
of Grenada.
For many years the
fshermen were led
to believe that they
did not bear any level
of importance to the
economic and social
well-being of Grenada,
Carriacou and Petite
Martinique. He or she
was perceived as just a
fsherman, being known
only for an undesirable
amount of profanity and
excessive alcohol con-
sumption, whom society
would prefer to have
remain out of sight or,
simply put, out of mind.
But they are the un-
seen providers of fresh,
wholesome, nutritional
fsh for our tables, and
the much needed for-
eign exchange earnings
the country is being
provided with today and
more specifcally, in the
aftermath of hurricanes
Ivan and Emily.
Change has come!!
Today we are noticing
this change, as Grena-
dian fshermen are the
major investors within
the industry. THIS IS
CHANGE YOU CAN
BELIEVE IN!!
We now extend to you
the opportunity for you
to throw your support
behind our fshermen,
your brothers, sisters,
fathers and mothers
who are working hard
to take this country to a
higher level of economic
independence, physical
wellness and personal
empowerment while
providing Grenadian
consumers with a con-
stant supply of the best
quality fsh ever.
For those who have
inquiries about the
Southern Fishermen
Association, please
contact our President,
Mr. James Nicholas at
473-435-1693 or email:
southfsh@spiceisle.com.
Profle on the Southern
Fishermen Association
JAMES NICHOLAS, PRESIDENT OF SFA
News
Well-known Grenadian
businessman, Lyden
Ramdhanny, has called
for the application of
new and creative ways
that could lead to the
countrys development.

He made the appeal at
the recent offcial opening
ceremony for the Rubis
Melville Street Service
Station.

The station, which was
closed for many years,
has now inaugurated
operations under the
Rubis brand. The com-
panys Melville Street
partner and dealer is
LEsterre Services (Gda)
Limited.

If we are to go for
national development,
we have to start think-
ing outside of the box;
doing things differently.
It cannot be the same
old, same old. We can-
not take an approach of
development through a
timid approach, said
Mr. Lyden Ramdhanny,
Chairman of LEsterre
Services (Gda) Ltd.

We have to look at new
avenues, new ways of
enhancing our commu-
nity, whether its through
initiatives of the business
community or whether its
from the public sector,
he added. It is not going
to work, in my view, in
terms of developing our
society, if we do things the
same old way.

Ramdhanny said his
company wants to work
in a very strong commu-
nicative way in building
the brand of Rubis in
Grenada

The key to the success of
Rubis and the dealers is
an exchange of informa-
tion where Rubis learns
from the local intelligence,
in terms of the business
community, and where
the dealers can give
feedback to Rubis, Ram-
dhanny explained. So
that collectively, correct
decisions can be made in
the interest of the brand
and the products that we
sell.
Rubis, which operates in
nine Eastern Caribbean
countries, as well as the
Bahamas, Turks and
Caicos Islands and the
Cayman Islands, plans on
rebranding all the Texaco
stations across Grenada
by the end of 2012.

Mauricio Nicholls, Chief
Executive Offcer for
Rubis West Indies Lim-
ited, said discussions on
reopening the Melville
Street station begun
about a year ago.

It took us some time to
put all the details to-
gether and to fnally see
it come to completion, he
said.

He described the Melville
Street station as very
modern, clean, appealing
and welcoming.

We hope that with the
image that we have that
well be able to attract
many, many customers
not only to this site but
to our other sites as we
rebrand them to Rubis,
he said.

Nicholls said Rubis is
committed to Grenada.

Grenada, for us, is a
very special market. Its
a very important market
for Rubis. We enjoy a
very strong position in
Grenada and we are the
preference of many Gre-
nadian consumers who
buy their fuels, lubricants
and other products at our
service stations, Nicholls
said.

We offer the Grenadian
consumer quality prod-
ucts, excellent service,
convenient locations,
pleasant and pleasing en-
vironments, and modern,
clean and well-lit retail
locations.

MP for the Town of St.
George, Peter David,
commended Rubis and
LEsterre Investments
Ltd. for what he described
as their bold and excel-
lent collaborative effort
in reopening the Melville
Street station.

Its a fresh new look,
he said, that would not
only beneft the investors
but also the Town of St.
George.

As MP for the Town, we
always welcome invest-
ments and any ventures
that enhance the image of
the Town of St, George,
said David.

He expressed hope that
some of the unemployed
in the Town of St. George
would be considered for
jobs at the station.
Local and foreign investors
collaborate as gas station reopens
THREE IS COMPANY: HON. PETER DAVID (CENTER), MP FOR THE TOWN OF ST. GEORGE FLANKED BY MAURICIO NICHOLLS
(LEFT), CEO - RUBIS WEST INDIES LTD. AND LYDEN RAMDHANNY, CHAIRMAN - LESTERRE SERVICES (GDA) LTD. AT THE OFFICIAL
OPENING OF RUBIS MELVILLE STREET, ST. GEORGE
CHARLES ARCHER, COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE - RUBIS WEST INDIES
(LEFT) MEETS CHARLES GEORGE OF GEO. F. HUGGINS & CO. (GDA) LTD.
AND OFFICIALS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Interview
Rubis, an international
French based com-
pany, has opened its
frst service station in
Grenada. Rubis ac-
quired Chevrons fuel
distribution assets on
April 1st 2011. This
acquisition includes
a retail network of 67
Texaco service stations,
commercial and avia-
tion distribution and 8
storage terminals in the
Eastern Caribbean. On
June 21st 2012, Rubis
opened its frst service
station in the Eastern
Caribbean at Melville
Street, Grenada.
Chief Executive Off-
cer Mauricio Nicholls,
in an exclusive inter-
view with Barnacle,
described Grenada
as among its top fve
regional markets in the
Eastern Caribbean.
We have a very strong
presence in retail. We are
the only fuel supplier at
the airport. We have a
very strong presence in
LPG as well. So, we pro-
vide well over 50 percent
of the fuel needs of Grena-
da. We have a very strong
position in each one of
our segments. Thats why
Grenada, in the context of
the Eastern Caribbean, is
very, very important.
You have to remember
that for Rubis, our pres-
ence in the Caribbean is
concentrated in the small-
er islands. We are not in
any of the larger markets
like Puerto Rico or the Do-
minican Republic. All our
markets are smaller size
markets. But, within our
markets, Grenada has a
very special place because
of its size and because of
the very strong position
that we enjoy here.
Does Grenada allow
you a springboard to go
elsewhere within the
region?
We already have a pres-
ence in nine Eastern
Caribbean countries.
With what we have in the
Eastern Caribbean and
now with the presence
we have in the Western
Caribbean as well Ba-
hamas, Turks and Caicos
and the Cayman Islands
we believe that we have
a very good platform for
growth. And that growth
will come from two areas:
from growing the business
in each one of the mar-
kets where we currently
are; and it will come from
entering new markets
that we are currently not
present in. We will seek
both avenues for growth.
So, over time, well become
an even larger competi-
tor in the fuel marketing
and distribution segments
across the Caribbean
East and West.
Rubis has taken over
the operations of what
used to be Texaco.
When you took over
what did you get and
how are you building
on it?
We got all of the Texaco-
branded service stations
67 altogether in the
Eastern Caribbean. In
2001, Chevron and Texaco
amalgamated in a global
merger, and the name of
the company was Chev-
ron. So, we acquired this
business from Chevron.
Perhaps because Chevron
was already planning to
divest, there had been
very little investment in
retail. So, what we found
generally was that our
service stations were not
to the standard and ap-
pearance that we wanted
them to be. Our terminals,
generally, suffered from
lack of investment. Now,
we are investing to bring
our service stations and
terminals up to a stan-
dard, and to really develop
and grow to make the
business bigger, stronger
and more effcient. We are
investing much more than
in the Chevron days.
Why does Grenada need
Rubis?
What we bring to the
picture is a new concept,
a fresh approach. We
would emphasize qual-
ity products that perform
very well; products that
give you added advantage
such as fuel economy and
better performance. We
also differentiate ourselves
by our customer service.
Customers will fnd when
they visit our Rubis
service station that they
get excellent service. They
will be greeted with a
smile; treated courteously
and effciently; that their
purchasing experience will
be a pleasant one; and all
their needs will be taken
care of.
I am of the belief that
countries and companies
beneft from competition.
Competition is generally
good; because competition
forces you to bring new
ideas, new approaches and
new concepts to things, so
that we can keep attract-
ing the consumers.
Rubis is a brand name.
How do you ensure that
all the service stations
offer the same quality
service?
It is a challenge. Its a
big challenge in Grenada
and the Caribbean. The
way were doing it is by
engaging each one of our
dealers to make sure that
they offer all the training
to their staff; that they de-
liver the service we expect
them to deliver. We also
work with them to make
sure that they put incen-
tives in place so that when
employees provide service
at the highest standards,
that they would see a
reward from it. So, its a
combination of training,
incentives and very, very
strong direct involvement
by our dealers who are at
the service stations every
day supervising.
Is it true to say that
Rubis will be placing
a lot of emphasis on
ensuring a good quality
service?
Yes. Service is fundamen-
tal to us. We aim to have
well located service sta-
tions that have a modern,
fresh, clean, well-kept
appearance; where we
offer quality products to
the consuming public and
where we provide high
quality service as well.
How do you plan to get
the brand awareness
out?
Rubis promises quality service
and an emphasis on safety
MAURICIO NICHOLLS
CONTINUES ON NEXT
PAGE
Interview
We know that the Grena-
dian consumer has a very
good appreciation for the
quality of the Texaco fuel;
so, we will continue to
offer great quality fuels.
What we have done in
Grenada and elsewhere is
to increase the awareness
to the consumer little by
little. The frst thing we
rebranded here in Grena-
da was the airport refuel-
ers. So, when you few
in to the Maurice Bishop
International Airport, you
saw the trucks refueling
the aircraft with the Rubis
brand. That was the frst
time we really exhibited
our brand here in Gre-
nada. The second thing we
did was rebrand our road
trucks. The trucks used to
be Texaco and we rebrand-
ed them to Rubis. So, the
Grenadian consumer is
now accustomed to seeing
the Rubis truck delivering
fuel at the Texaco stations;
they, therefore, make
the connection between
Texaco and Rubis.
The rebranding will be
fully completed in the sec-
ond half of 2012. We hope
by the end of December,
all of the service stations
that presently carry the
Texaco brand in Grenada
will be rebranded to Rubis.
You deal in a very
volatile industry. Talk
to me about safety the
Rubis way.
In our industry, safety is
a must. Everything we do,
we must do safely. There
are no shortcuts allowed;
there are no measures we
do not take to ensure that
everything we do is done
in a safe manner. But, in
addition to emphasizing
doing things safely, were
also very committed to
investing in the safety of
our assets such as high-
level alarms and fre-
fghting equipment and
all of the hardware that
would make the facility
safer from an operational
point of view. From the
consumer perspective, we
have a good example here
with the Rubigas bottles
(bottle gas). The bottles
would look cleaner, would
be well painted and would
be inspected to make sure
that none of our LPG
bottles would ever fail
at a customer location,
whether at a house or
restaurant or so on.
How many dealers are
associated with Rubis
in Grenada? How many
persons are employed
and what is the cost of
rebranding?
There are 12 service
stations associated with
Rubis, managed by
10 retailers. We have
16 Rubis West Indies
Limited employees and
80 persons are employed
by our Retailers. Thats
a total of just under
100 persons directly or
indirectly working for
our Company. The cost
of rebranding per service
station site is an aver-
age of US$70,000 so our
investment is Grenada is
signifcant.
What are your expecta-
tions for the Grenada
market?
Our frst expectation is to
be here long term. Were
here to stay. Were going
to invest in our business
and be a strong com-
petitor and develop our
business. As the economy
grows, we will beneft
from that growth. We
will also penetrate new
segments like lubricants;
were getting back into
the lubricants busi-
ness. We would provide
value-added products and
services to the consumer;
and, as opportunities
come up, we would
explore entering new seg-
ments or adding new re-
tail sites to our network,
or bringing new products
and new concepts into the
marketplace.
When you look at what
dealers get per gallon
for their take home
in Grenada, how does
it compare with else-
where? Are you satis-
fed that Grenadian
dealers are getting a
good deal?
Well, there are some dif-
ferences from country to
country. We understand
that fuel is a very price-
sensitive commodity; we
understand the govern-
ments have an interest
in controlling the cost of
fuel to consumers, and we
respect that. Its a matter
of maintaining a balance;
making sure that the
wholesaler and retailer
earn an adequate margin
for their efforts so that
their businesses can be
proftable. But its also to
make sure that the con-
sumer gets a price that is
not too high.
What is your general
outlook on the fuel
market? What do you
expect?
The fuel market is very
stable; its not growing
much. Overall, fuel con-
sumption is fairly stable.
Rubis promises quality service and an emphasis on safety
LOCAL AND FOREIGN INVESTORS COLLABORATE AS GAS STATION REOPENS
THE NEWLY OPENED RUBIS MELVILLE STREET SERVICE STATION BRINGS MUCH NEEDED EMPLOYMENT
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Special Feature
After more than four
years, a dream has
come true for the
credit union movement
in Grenada.
Members now have ac-
cess to a credit card that
they can use for shop-
ping and other commer-
cial purposes.
The My Credit Union
Freedom Card, a joint
endeavour of the Gren-
ville Co-operative Credit
Union and the Grenada
Union of Teachers Co-
operative Credit Union,
was launched in St.
George on June 8.
The contractor for the
project, which has the
backing of the Grenada
Credit Union League,
the Eastern Caribbean
Co-operative Credit
Union League and
Master Card, was Nishe
Technologies.
Im really happy
because a dream has
come true, said Stan-
ford Simon, a longtime
credit union member and
leader.
You take the My Credit
Union Card and you use
it at any grocery store
or department store, he
added. Its a card that
belongs to you; a card
that was created for you;
and not only for you but
also for your children. Its
to ensure that collec-
tively, we not only think
about how we can make
money but how we can
empower our people to
use their money wisely,
effciently, effectively and
for the creation of wealth
for our people.
The four-and-half-years
of working to obtain
and introduce the credit
card were not easy but
they were a beautiful
experience to learn and
to understand, said
Simon, who is pastor at
the St. Georges Baptist
Church.
There were times, he
explained, when we felt
that it was not happen-
ing the way we wanted
it to. But out of the pain
and agony, as one would
say, a mother experienc-
ing the birth of a child
forgets the nine months
of pain and even the
labour she would have
now gone through.
Nishe representative,
Sue Knapper, extolled
the virtues of the card,
saying it provides an in-
novative, cost-effective,
convenient and secured
payment method. The
card can be used for on-
line and over-the-counter
purchases, as well as
at any ATM where the
Master Card or Cirrus
logo is affxed. As an
added beneft for all card
holders, there is a one
percent cash-back re-
ward which means every
time you use your card,
youre earning money
back on that card.
In addition, said Knap-
per, there are benefts
for credit unions involved
in the project.
The benefts to the
participating credit
unions, she said, are
the potential to increase
their market share,
generate new revenues
and enhance customer
services and products to
their members; while, at
the same time, continu-
ing the grow the already
strong credit union brand
and image that run
throughout the region as
well as worldwide.
The prepaid Master Card
also provides tremen-
dous savings and fex-
ibility to the members of
the 14 credit unions and
leagues from the East-
ern Caribbean League,
and are contributing
credit unions through the
Organisation of East-
ern Caribbean States,
Knapper said.
She indicated that more
innovations are in the
making.
In the near future, we
will be opening two
separate operations in
call centres which will
be owned and oper-
ated by the credit union
leagues, Knapper
revealed.
These centres will cre-
ate new employment
opportunities across
multiple Caribbean
islands and can offer
expanded career op-
portunities for the staff of
credit unions.
Dream come true for
credit union movement
STandFord SImon
deVon cHarleS (leFT) manager oF gccUl and SamUel brITTon manager oF THe gUTcU PIoneerS oF THe mY
credIT UnIon Freedom card
SUe KnaPPer
GUT AND GRENVILLE LEADING THE WAY
20 BARNACLE JULY 2012 BARNACLE JULY 21. WWW.BARNACLEGRENADA.COM
Good morning. Credit
unionists; managers
and presidents of credit
unions; the persons who
have laboured in this
movement; good morn-
ing to you and I wel-
come you to the launch
of the card that the
credit union has long-
waited to give to you.
Finally, fnally, it is here;
after four years and four
months.
I remember the frst
phone call that was
made to Sue Knapper.
She was in New York.
The past four years and
four months have not
been easy but it has
been a beautiful experi-
ence to learn and to un-
derstand; and to come
to a place where we can
say confdently to the
Grenadian people this
card, my credit union
card it belongs to you.
It is your card; the card
that we, as a movement,
have worked tirelessly,
very hard, to ensure that
the success of your life,
of your business, of the
movement itself, would
continue to be a central
part of our life and our
history. We were able
to work with the credit
union leagues across
the OECS to ensure that
this card becomes part
of your life. Early on,
there were challenges.
There were times when
we felt that it was not
happening the way we
wanted it to. But out of
the pain and agony, as
one would say, a mother
experiencing the birth of
a child forgets the nine
months of pain and even
the labour she would
have now gone through.
And today, this move-
ment must be proud
and happy that we
have gone through four
years and four months
to birth something that
is unique to the credit
union movement here
in Grenada and across
the OECS. The building
block of this movement
is strong. The building
block is this card that
is available today is the
effort of every single
board member and
president; the building
block of this was the
leadership of the per-
sons who have put their
time and their effort into
this to ensure that this is
not about a person; it is
not about a credit union;
but its about a move-
ment. Its about creating
opportunities for our
people.
This card would put
in the hands of every
Grenada, every per-
son across the region,
access to their money;
where they do not
have to pay high inter-
est rates. People like
myself and others can
defnitely say its time
to get rid of the credit
cards, and now put our
trust in what belongs to
us. This is not a card
that belongs to someone
else that would take all
the interests and the
profts and everything
else and keep it to
themselves. But, this
card brings back to the
members the benefts
that we have always
sought in the movement.
So, think of it this way.
You take the My Credit
Union Card and you use
it at any grocery store or
department store; at the
end of that line is money
being paid to an organi-
zation; that organization
is your credit union and
the benefts come back
to you.
Today, I am very proud
of the change that is
about to happen; the
change that will happen;
and Im happy for the vi-
sion of the persons who
have put so much into
this to ensure this card
is a reality today. Its a
card that belongs to you;
a card that was created
for you; and not only
for you but also for your
children. Its to ensure
that collectively, we not
only think about how we
can make money but
how we can empower
our people to use their
money wisely, effciently,
effectively and for the
creation of wealth for
our people.
Im really happy be-
cause a dream has
come true. Today is a
day we can smile; today
is a day we can say we
have arrived; today is
a day we can say that,
fnally, the landscape
would be changed
throughout the length
and breadth of our
country and across the
region; that the credit
union itself now has a
card that we can call our
own My Credit Union
Card.
Thank you. God bless
you.
First off, on behalf of the
team at Nishe, we are
very glad to be standing
here with the Eastern
Caribbean Co-operative
Credit Union League,
as well as the Grenada
league, in the launch of
this project. Its been a
long-awaited project and
its fnally in its commer-
cial launch stage.
The card is a prepaid
Master Card which adds
tremendous savings and
fexibility to the mem-
bers of the 14 credit
unions and leagues from
League, and are con-
tributing credit unions
through the Organisation
of Eastern Caribbean
States. As well, we are
in the pre-launch stage
of with over 300 credit
unions in several other
countries including the
Bahamas, Mexico, Ar-
gentina and Costa Rica.
For the card holders, it
provides an innovative,
cost-effective, convenient
and secured payment
method. The card can be
used for online and over-
the-counter purchases,
as well as at any ATM
where the Master Card
or Cirrus logo is affxed.
As an added beneft for
all card holders, there is
a one percent cash-back
reward which means
every time you use your
card, youre earning
money back on that card.
The benefts to the
participating credit
unions are the potential
to increase their market
share, generate new
revenues and enhance
customer services and
products to their mem-
bers; while, at the same
time, continuing the grow
the already strong credit
union brand and image
that run throughout the
region as well as world-
wide.
For the entire Eastern
Caribbean region, there
are multiple, there are
multiple benefts asso-
ciated with the launch
of the My Credit Union
Freedom Card. In the
near future, we will be
opening two separate
operations in call centres
which will be owned and
operated by the credit
union leagues. These
centres will create new
employment opportuni-
ties across multiple Ca-
ribbean islands and can
offer expanded career
opportunities for the staff
of credit unions.
Im now going to take a
minute to give you a bet-
ter idea of the many fan-
tastic uses of the prepaid
Master Card product.
For teens or for students,
theyre an excellent card.
You can send your chil-
dren over to the States,
to England, etcetera; you
can load the cards and
theyll be able to access
their account and spend
anywhere that Master
Card is accepted.
For corporation clients,
as part of your credit
union membership, the
cards are also for micro-
fnancing. It allows you
to load small loans unto
the cards and allows you
access to manage where
youre putting those
funds.
For social programs,
government programs,
the prepaid Master Card
is ideal. Youll see this
in Mexico where we are
doing a lot of programs
for overseas workers,
whereby members are
leaving the region and
going in to other coun-
tries to provide other
work and their pay is
going on one card,
while one card stays at
home; so the families will
continue to be able to
access their funds.
The applications are end-
less. In the Latin America
and Caribbean region
alone, Master Card Inter-
national forecasts growth
in the region from US$12
million to US$81 million
by the year 2017. Our
opportunities are here.
So, in closing, its very
exciting times for us,
and our partners and our
stakeholders, to provide
you with the prepaid
solution. Its the fast-
growing payment method
in the world and in the
Latin American and
Caribbean region. We
look forward to continu-
ing to exceed the clients
expectations throughout
the Caribbean islands
and expansion of the
programs into the credit
unions worldwide.
Thank you.
A very pleasant good
morning to all. Today is
truly a happy and mo-
mentous occasion for me
and also for the Grenada
Co-operative League.
The road towards this
launch has been a long
and very rocky one.
However, today we are
witnessing the launch
of this My Credit Union
Freedom Prepaid Master
Card. In the credit union
movement, we put our
members frst. For years,
our members have
requested products and
solutions that would
make everyday com-
merce activities, such
as shopping and man-
aging fnances, easier,
more secured and more
effcient for everyone.
To be able to use the
credit union Freedom
Credit Card, through the
network and technol-
ogy of Master Card that
connects us to fnancial
institutions, merchants,
governments and busi-
nesses, is a tremendous
advantage and service to
every card holder. What
is great about this card
is that its your money;
you can spend it when
you need it; its a free-
dom card, so you can go
places.
Brothers and sisters,
the extensive use of the
card will bring benefts to
ECCL, to the co-opera-
tive leagues, to the credit
unions, and members of
the credit unions that use
the card service. This is
what I call a win-win situ-
ation for the co-operative
movement; and in that,
too, we should also
include the co-operative
society.
Let us work together and
make this venture a suc-
cessful one. I would like
to take the opportunity to
call upon us all, as mem-
bers of our various credit
unions, to cooperate and
work together to ensure
the success and sur-
vival of this credit union
movement; because its
playing a great role in the
lives of its members.
As I close, I must
acknowledge and pay
tribute to the follow-
ing persons who I think
worked extremely hard
in ensuring we get to
this point with this card.
I must acknowledge
Mr. Stanford Simon; Mr.
Marlon Stephenson;
Ms. Sue Knapper; Mr.
Aaron Moses; Mr. Devon
Charles and the Board
of Directors; Mr. Samuel
Britton.
I pray that God is going
to bless this venture. I
pray that all the credit
union members and non-
members, too, are going
to give their support to
this facility. May God
bless us all. I thank you.
Credit card now available for
use by credit union members
Special Feature
Two local credit unions have combined efforts
that have resulted in the introduction of a
credit card for use by their members.
The My Credit Union Freedom Card, a joint
undertaking of the Grenville Co-operative
Credit Union and the Grenada Union of
Teachers Co-operative Credit Union, was
launched June 8 at the National Stadium in St.
Georges.
The credit unions contracted Nishe
Technologies to acquire a Master Card
licence.
The launch was attended by a wide cross-
section of offcials including leaders of the
local credit union movement, the Eastern
Caribbean Co-operative Credit Union League
(ECCCUL), and the Grenada Authority for the
Regulation of Financial Institutions (GARFIN).
The launch was chaired by Francis St. Hillaire
of the Grenville Co-op Credit Union.
STANFORD
SIMON
SUE KNAPPER
LEROY CADET
Special Feature
Credit Union mem-
bers in Grenada and
the rest of the Or-
ganisation of East-
ern Caribbean States
(OECS) have been
urged to work more
collaboratively.
The appeal, from Gre-
nadians Aaron Moses
and Leroy Cadet, was
made at the launch of
the My Credit Union
Freedom Card of the
Grenville Co-operative
Credit Union and the
Grenada Union of
Teachers Co-opera-
tive Credit Union.
A very important
feature of this launch
is the fact that, as a
collective movement,
we have been able to
secure a Master Card
licence, said Moses,
chairman of the East-
ern Caribbean Co-
League.
The launch of the
card, said Moses, also
gives the credit union
movement another
opportunity to diversi-
fy its revenue-earning
capacity; because
by ownership of that
licence, it represents
an opportunity for
growing our revenue
base.
As well, he continued,
this launch today is
also signifcant be-
cause it also allows us
to continue to pursue
our vision and our
strategic plan of the
credit union move-
ment in the OECS to
build our capacity; to
build our institutional
strengths; to leverage
technology; and to
provide greater goods
and services to our
members.
According to Moses,
credit unionists in Gre-
nada and throughout
the Caribbean must
remind ourselves of
where we came from;
how we got to where
we are today; and to
continue to pursue our
dreams and goals col-
laboratively.
A similar message of
the need for collabo-
ration was delivered
by Cadet, president
of the Grenada Co-
League.
He described the
launch of the credit
card as a happy and
momentous occa-
sion, but also im-
plored credit unionists
to work together and
make this venture a
successful one.
Cadets desire is for
all the credit union
members and non-
members to give
their support to the
introduction and use
of the credit card.
I would like to take
the opportunity to
call upon us all, as
members of our vari-
ous credit unions, to
cooperate and work
together to ensure the
success and survival
of this credit union
movement; because
its playing a great role
in the lives of its mem-
bers, Cadet said.
More credit union
collaboration urged
AARON MOSES CHAIRMAN OF THE ECCCuL (CENTER) AND LEROY CADET, PRESIDENT OF THE GCCuL, CALL FOR MORE uNITY WITHIN THE
REGIONAL AND LOCAL CREDIT uNION MOVEMENTS ON THE DAY GuT AND GRENVILLE CREDIT uNIONS LAuNCHED THEIR JOINT DEBT CARD, CODE
NAME MY FREEDOM CREDIT CARD
Hurricane Preparedness
The Hurricane Season commences June 1 and ends November 30
Hurricanes are topical cyclones with winds that exceed 64 KNOTS (4 MILES PER HOUR)
and circulate counter clockwise about their centers on the Northern Hemisphere (clockwise
in the southern Hemisphere)
Hurricane Classifcation
Hurricanes are classifed into fve categories based on their wind speed and potential to cause
damage.
Category One _ Winds 74- 95 miles per hour
Category Two Winds 96- 110 miles per hour
Category Three Winds 111- 130 miles per hour
Category Four- Winds 131- 155 miles per hour
Category Five- Winds greater that 155 per hour
Preparation Checklist
Battery operated radio
Flashlights
Extra Batteries
Canned or packaged foods, milk and beverages (two weeks non perishable food
supply)
Can opener
Matches
Eating Utensils (Disposable Cups, Plates, and Forks etc.)
Baby food, diapers and formula
Extra prescription medicine
Bottled Water (6 Gallons per person)
Portable cooler
Blankets or sleeping bags
First Aid Kit
Cash
Toiletries (toilet paper, soap, disinfectant, sanitary napkins etc.)
Identifcation (Passport, Voters ID, etc.)
Bleach (without lemon or additives)
Before A Hurricane
Check to be certain that your emergency equipment it in good working order.
Store water, food and essential medicines.
Have enough supplies for at least two (2) weeks.
Obtain and store materials to protect your home.
Review your insurance policy to ensure it provides adequate coverage.
Do you have elderly friends or relatives who will stay with you during a storm?
Keep a list of their prescribed medication and be sure to include them in food and
water storage plans.
Have a fashlight with batteries handy.
Have a battery operated radio available.
Have a frst Aid Kit handy.
Pick fruits and trim trees of near house.
Plan for Evacuation.
Listen to the weather reports on radio and television.
During a Hurricane
Remain calm and provide assurance to children and elderly.
In cases where your house is damaged and the main switch is still on, it is always
wise to switch it off. Ideally you should do so before a hurricane.
Where there are heavy lightening fashes, avoid getting into contact with metal
objects. Stay out of the shower or bath during All storms.
Avoid going outdoors until the clear all clear is given.
After Hurricane
Assist in search and rescue
Seek medical attention for persons injured.
Clean up debris and effect temporary repairs.
Report damage to utilities.
Assist in road clearances.
Watch out for secondary hazards, fre fooding, etc.
Assist in community response efforts.
Avoid sightseeing
Co operate with damage Assessors
Avoid getting into contact with lines lying on the ground.
Report to the Grenada Electricity Services (GRENLEC) all damage or broken
poles/wires etc. which may be seen in your area, as soon as possible.
Hurricane Safety Rules
1. Rely only on offcial bulletins from radio & TV do no use the telephone.
2. Use storm shutters or board windows securely. Protect outwards doors.
3. Check that oil and gas stoves are in working order; replenish stock of kerosene,
charcoal and gas.
4. Sterilize baths, all containers and cooking utensils to store water. If in doubt, drink
boiled of treated water only.
5. Store all garden implements and furniture inside if possible.
6. If you are evacuating, leave early so that you are not stranded by fooded roads,
fallen trees, wires and traffc jams. Make sure you have enough fuel in your
vehicle.
7. If there is a lull after the eye of the storm has passed, stay in place, except to
make emergency repairs. The wind may return suddenly with even greater
strength.
8. Since 90% of hurricane casualties occur from drowning, you must evacuate low
lying areas, beaches and other vulnerable locations as early as possible.
9. Those seeking shelter should shut off water, gas and electricity before
leaving home.
10. Secure your boat well before the storm arrives, or move it to a designated safe
area early. Make emergency repairs.
Pets are not allowed at shelters, you will need to make arrangements for the safety
of your pets.
Further info. contact:
The National Disaster Offce
Tel: 473 440 0838 or 8390 -4 Fax: 473 440 6674
Email: nadma@spiceisle.com
Hurricane Preparations
What can we do to prepare against
Floods
Flooding occurs during heavy rains, when
rivers overfow, when ocean waves come
ashore, when dams break. Flooding may be
only a few inches of water or it may be heavy
enough to wash a house away.
Floods that happen very quickly are called
fash foods. Flooding is the most common of
all natural hazards and it can happen any-
where.
EVACUATION

If the authorities tell you to evacuate, do so.
They will provide security. Know the evacua-
tion plan and the location of shelters. Contact
your District Disaster Coordinator and be fa-
miliar with what you have to take with you.
Protect your belongings at home before leav-
ing. Protect and bag equipment and impor-
tant documents above possible water level.
SAFE WATER
Safe water for drinking, cooking and per-
sonal hygiene includes bottled or treated wa-
ter. NAWASA or the Ministry of Health can
make specifc recommendations for boiling or
treating your water. Here are some general
rules concerning water for drinking, cooking
and personal hygiene.
Remember:
Do not use contaminated water to wash dish-
es, brush your teeth, wash and prepare food,
wash your hands, make ice, or make baby
formula. If possible, use baby formula that
does not need to have water added. You can
use an alcohol based hand sanitizer to wash
hands.
If you use bottled water, be sure it came from
a safe source. If you are not sure, boil or treat
it before you use it.
Boiling water when practical, treat water
with chlorine tablets, iodine tablets, or un-
scented household chlorine bleach (5.25% so-
dium hypochlorite):
When boiling is not practical, treat water
with chlorine tablets, iodine tablets, or un-
scented household chorine bleach (5.25% so-
dium hypochlorite)
If you use chlorine tablets of iodine tablets,
follow the direction that came with the tab-
lets.
If you use household chlorine bleach, add
1.8 teaspoon (0.75 ml) of bleach per gallon of
water if the water is clear. For cloudy water,
add teaspoon (1.50 ml) of bleach per gallon.
Mix the solution thoroughly and let it stand
for about 30 minutes before using it.
FOOD SAFETY
Do not eat any food that may have come into
contact with food water. Underground com-
mercially canned foods can be saved if you
remove the can labels then thoroughly wash
the cans in a solution consisting of bleach.
Re-label cans include expiration date and
description of content. Food containers with
screw caps, snap-lids, crimped caps (soda
pop bottles), twist caps, fip tops and home
canned foods should be discarded if they have
came into contact with food water because
the cannot be disinfected. For infants, use
only pre- prepared canned baby formula that
requires no added water.
FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED
FOODS
If your refrigerator of freezer may be without
power for a long period:
Thawed food can usually be eaten or re-fro-
zen if it is still refrigerator cold or if it still
contains ice crystals. To be safe, remember,
When in doubt, throw it out. Discard any
food that has been at room temperature for
two hours or more, and any food that has an
unusual odor, colour, or texture.
Your refrigerator will keep foods cool for about
2 hours without power if it is unopened.
HOME SAFETY
When returning to a home that has been
fooded after a natural disaster such as hur-
ricanes and foods, be aware that your house
may be contaminated with mold or sewage,
which can pose a health risk for your family.
WHEN YOU FIRST RE ENTER YOUR
HOME
If you have standing water in your home turn
off the main power from a dry location, even
if it delays cleaning. If you must enter stand-
ing water to access the main power switch,
then call an electrician to turn if off. NEVER
turn power on or off yourself or use an elec-
trical tool or appliance while standing in the
water.
If the house has been closed up for several
days enter briefy to open doors and windows
to let the house air out for a while (at least
30 minutes) before you stay for any length of
time. Do not remain inside as the house may
be contaminated with mold.
If your home has been fooded, it also may be
contaminated with sewage.
DRY OUT YOUR HOUSE
If food or storm water has entered your
home, dry it out soon as possible. Following
these steps:
If you have electricity and an electrician has
determined that its safe to turn it on, begin
to remove water immediately.
If you are using a generator to aid in the
cleaning of your house, be sure to place it
in a well ventilation area. Failure to do this
can create dangerously high levels of carbon
monoxide and cause carbon monoxide poison-
ing. Weather permitting open windows and
doors of the house, to aid in the drying out
process.
Use fans to remove excess moisture. Have
your air- conditioning system checked and
cleaned by maintenance or service profes-
sional who is experienced in mould clean up
before you turn it on.
Prevent water outdoors from re- entering
your home. For example, rain water from
gutter of the roof should drain away from
the house; the ground the house should slope
away form the house to keep downstairs dry.
SEWAGE CONTAMINATION
When returning to your home after a hurri-
cane or food, be aware that foods may con-
tain sewage. Protect yourself and your family
by following these steps:
Inside the home:
Keep children and pets out of the af-
fected are until cleanup has been completed.
Wear rubber boots, rubber gloves,
and goggles during cleanup.
Discard items that cannot be
washed and disinfected.
Thoroughly clean all hard surfaces
(such as fooring, concrete, wood and metal
furniture, counter tops, appliances, sinks
etc.) with hot water and laundry or dish
detergent, then disinfect with a solution of
household bleach.
After completing the cleanup, wash
your hands with soap and treated/disinfected
water.
Wash all clothes worn during the
cleanup separate from other clothes and lin-
en in hot water and detergent.
Seek immediate medical attention
if you become injured or ill.
Outside the home
Follow steps 1 -3 and 5 -7
Check for broken water mains and sewer
lines.
Floods
Consumer Corner
Lighting
Switchoffincandescentlightswhentheyarenotinuse
Dimmerswitcheshelpreduceelectricityconsumptionandprovideattractivelight-
ing.(Donotusedimmerswitcheswithfuorescentlamps)
Usefuorescentlampswherepracticable,especiallyinthekitchen.Youllgetthe
sameamountoflightforaboutaquarterofthecostwithfuorescentlamps
Whenreplacingoldlampsorplanningnewlighting,considerthenewcompact
fuorescentlamps.Thesearesignifcantlymoreexpensivetobuythanregularlamps,but
lastmanytimeslongerthanregularlamps,andhaveverylowenergyconsumptionforthe
samelightoutput
Turnofflightswhennotbeingused.Evenfuorescentsshouldbeturnedoffifthey
willnotbeusedforapproximatelyeightminutesormore.
Useonelargebulbinplaceofseveralsmallerones.
Keeplightfxturesclean.
Lightcoloredceilingsandwallsrefectlightallowingyoutousefewerorlower
wattagelamps.
Takeadvantageofthesun.Opencurtainstoallownaturallighttobrightenyour
home
Fridges and Freezers
Trytokeepyourfreezerand/orfridgefull.
Donotputhotfoodinthefridgeorfreezer,alwaysallowthefoodtocoolfrst.
Trynottoleavethefridgedooropenfortoolong.
Iffridge/freezerisnotfrost-free,defrostregularly.
Whenbuyinganewfridgeorfreezer,lookforonewhichislabeledasanenergy-
effcientappliance.
Refrigeratorsandfreezersoperatemoreeffcientlywhentheyarefull.Ittakes
moreenergytokeepaircoldthanfood.Leaveenoughspacetoallowaircirculation,how-
ever,avoidovercrowding.
Checkthetemperaturecontrol.Therefrigeratorshouldbesetat36to38degrees.
Whilethefreezershouldbeseta0to5degrees.
Locateyourrefrigerator/freezerawayfromheatsourcessuchastherange,a
heatingregister,ordirectsunshine.Allowforaircirculationatthesidesandtop.
Makesuredoorgasketsonyourrefrigerator/freezersealproperly.Tocheck,
takeadollarbillandclosedthedooronit,ifitpullsthrougheasily,thegasketshouldbe
adjustedorreplaced.
Cleanthecondensercoils(foundatthebackorbottomoftherefrigerator/freezer)
twotofourtimesayear.Abuild-upofdustreducestheeffciencyoftheunit.Besureto
unplugtheappliancebeforestartingtoclean.
Allowhotfoodstocoolslightlybeforeputtingthenintotherefrigerator.However,
donotleavethemoutmorethantwohours.
Ifyouhaveamanualdefrostfreezer,defrostitregularly.Frostshouldnotbeal-
lowedtobuildupmorethan1/4inch.
Ifyouhaveafrost-freerefrigerator/freezer.Keepallliquidstightlycovered.Uncov-
eredliquidsevaporatecausingafrost-freesystemtoworkharder.
Onlyopenthedoorsofyourrefrigeratorwhennecessary.
Keepinmindthatfrost-freemodelsofrefrigerators/freezersusemoreenergythan
standardmodels.Also,side-by-siderefrigerator/freezersusuallyusemoreenergythana
refrigerator/freezerwithatoporbottomfreezerunit.Uprightfreezerswillusemoreenergy
thanachesttypefreezer.
Foodsthatneedthawingbeforebeingcookedcanbethawedintherefrigerator.
Thefoodhelpskeeptherefrigeratorcoolwhilegrowthofbacteriaonfoodsthawedatroom
temperaturecanbeaverted.
Laundry
Trytouseafullloadinyourwashingmachineortumbledryer,butdontoverload
themachine.
Usecoldwaterforlaundrywheneverpossible.
Washonlyfullloads,beingcarefulnottooverloadthewasher;orforsmaller
loads,usetheappropriatewaterlevelsetting.
Useacold-waterrinse.
Keepthelintflteronthewasher/dryerclean.
Donotoverloadthedryer.Clothesneedroomtotumble.
Dryclothesinconsecutiveloadssothedrumdoesnothavetimetocooldown.
Usetheclotheslineasmuchaspossible,takingadvantageofthesunsfreedry-
ingpower.
Donotoverdryclothes.Takethemoutwhilestilldampiftheyaretobeironed.
Naturalfbers,suchascottonneedtoretainsomemoisturetopreventwrinkling.
Matchcyclewithlaundrytype.(i.e.soiled,lightknits,towels,etc.)
Linedryclotheswheneveryoucan.(Saveupto5%)
Whenyouneedtousethedryer,runfullloads,usethemoisture-sensingsetting,
andcleantheclothesdryerlinttrapaftereachuse.(save:0.5%)
Window Air Conditioner
Readthissectionifyouareconsideringbuyinganairconditioner.Aneffcientaircondi-
tionercansaveyoulotsofmoneyonyourelectricbill.
Justlikefurnacesandwaterheaters,airconditionershaveanenergyeffciency
ratingEERforshort.BuyanairconditionerwithanEERofatleast10.Althoughaircon-
ditionerswithEERshigherthan10usuallycostmore,youwillrecapturethiscostbyusing
lesselectricity.
Itsimportanttobuythecorrectsizeairconditioner(intermsofhowmuchcooling
itproduces,notitsdimensions).Iftheairconditioneristoolarge,itwontoperateeffciently
anditwillusemoreenergyandcostyoumoremoney.Askthesalespersonforhelpin
choosingthecorrectsizeairconditioner.
Windowairconditionershaveflters.Removeandcleanthefltereverymonthto
helpsavemoneyandkeeptheairinyourhomecleaner.
Makesurethefreshairventontheairconditionerisclosedsoyourenotcooling
outsideair.
Ifpossible,puttheairconditionerinawindowthatfacesnorthorisshaded.Keep-
ingtheairconditioneroutofdirectsunlightimprovesitseffciency.Removeandstorethe
airconditionerduringthewinterratherthankeepingitinthewindow.
In the Kitchen
Matchthepottotheringorburnersizeyouplantouse.
Useapressurecookerwheneverpossibletosaveenergy(andtime!)
Electrickettlesarecheaperthanusingelectricstovesforboilingwater.Dontboil
morethanyouneed,butalwayscoverthekettleelement.
Whenbaking,wheneverpossibleflltheoventocapacity.Thissavesenergy.
Somefoodsfreezewell-youcancookmorethanyourimmediateneedsofthese
foods,andfreezetherestforlater.
Dontopentheovendoorunnecessarilywhenbakingorroasting.
Useafatbottompanandmatchthesizeofthepantotheburnersize.Keeping
panscoveredwillhelptoholdintheheat.
Refectordrippansallowtheheattobeabsorbedbackintothepan,butiftheyare
notkeptclean,theycannotrefecttheheatbackintothepaneffectively.Donotlinerefec-
tordrippanswithfoilbecausetheelementsworkmoreeffcientlywithoutit.
Whenfoodsbegintobubbleorboil,turndownthetemperature.Turntheburner
offtwotothreeminutesbeforeyouarethroughcooking.Theelementswillretainenough
heattofnishcooking.
Duringthesummer,usetheexhaustfantoventtheheatoutside.Thiswillhelp
keepthehousecooler.Forthewintermonths,takeadvantageoftheheatbykeepingthe
exhaustfanoff.
Donotusetherangeoroventoheatthehouse.Yourheatingsystemwillheat
yourhomemuchmoreeffciently.
Preheatyouovenonlywhennecessaryfortheminimumamountoftimecalled
for.
Determineiffoodcanbecookedmoreeffcientlyintheovenorontherangetop.
Ingeneral,usetherangeforoneortwoskilletmealsandtheovenifthewholemealcan
becookedintheovenatthesametime.
Learnminimumcookingtimesanddonotovercook.Foodretainsmorevitamins,
andenergyissavedifyourfoodsarenotovercooked.
Avoidpeeking!Cookbythetimestatedinrecipes.Eachtimethedoortoyour
ovenisopened,upto20percentoftheheatislost.Bakingwithglassorceramicwillallow
youtoreduceoventemperatureby25degrees.
Thawfoodthoroughlybeforecooking.
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oventemperatureby50degrees.Alsofoodswrappedinaluminumfoiltakelongertocook.
Usetheself-cleanfeatureonlywhennecessary.Thebesttimeisrightafteryou
havefnishedbaking,whiletheovenisstillhot.
Rundishwasheronlywhenyouhaveafullload.
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themoffbeforeputtingthemintothedishwasher.Ifarinseisnecessary,usecoldwater.
Donotusethedryingcycle.Instead,usetheenergy-savingselectororopenthe
doorafterthefnalrinseandallowdishestoairdry.
Matchcycletoload.Shortercyclesforlessdirtydishes
Smallerkitchenappliancesaremoreeconomicaltousethanlargerappliances.
Microwaveovensaremoreeffcientthanconventionalovens
Buying appliances in North America
PowerissuppliedinGrenadaat50cyclespersecond(Hz),butinAmericaat60cyclesper
second.Thisdifferencecansometimesleadtoproblemswhen60cyclepersecondappli-
ancesareusedinGrenada.ManyapplianceandelectronicsoutletsintheUSAcansupply
220Volts,50cyclepersecondmodels,soalwaysaskforthisoptionwhenbuying.
Surge Suppressors
Useofasurgesuppressorisrecommendedwithsensitiveelectronicequipmentsuchas
computers,stereosystems,TVs,etc.Whenbuyingasurgesuppressor,avoidchoosingthe
veryinexpensiveones-thesetendtobeoflittleprotectivevalue.
Eliminate wasted energy
Turnoffappliances,lightsandequipmentwhennotinuse.(Save:2%)
Unplugelectronicdevicesandchargerswhentheyarentinuse.Mostnew
electronicsuseelectricityevenwhenswitchedoff.Turncomputersandprintersoffatthe
powerstrip.(Save:1-2%)
Unplugorrecyclethatsparerefrigeratorinthegarageifyoudontreallyneedit.
Thiswillsaveyouhundredsofdollarsperyear!(Save:10-20%)
Save Your Pocket, Spare the Earth
Energy-Saving Tips From Grenada Electricity Services Ltd.
SHELL V-POWER HEAD TO HEAD DRAG RACING
St. Georges, GRENADA On Sunday
1st July, 2012 Sol EC Ltd in collabo-
ration with the Grenada Motor Club
sponsored our second drag racing
event, entitled Shell V Power Head
To Head local drags, which was held
at the Pearls Air Strip in Simon, St.
Andrews.
Sol used the sponsorship opportunity to
promote its premium gasoline product,
Shell V-Power with Friction Modifca-
tion Technology (FMT), which was
re-launched in November 2011. This fuel
additive has been engineered to actively
clean vehicle engines from the frst fll.
This enhances vehicle performance, and
helps keep engines ft and strong.
Despite the inclement weather, the Motor
club organizers decided that the event
was on, and set up the track and specta-
tor areas. 25 local vehicles participated
in the event, and the crowd was thrilled
with the spectacular runs from the
professional racing icon Flambo. His
silver and purple nitrous dragster was
transported from Trinidad and Tobago
especially for the event.
The weather cleared as the afternoon
progressed, and approximately 2,500
spectators were treated to some impres-
sive runs and grudge match races. Par-
ticipants also were afforded the opportu-
nity to purchase Shell oil and lubricants
at discounted prices. There were no
accidents or incidents, and Sol EC Ltd is
proud to support safe motor racing while
promoting our highest quality motor fuel
and lubricant products.
Interview
When did you become
Country Manager SOL
EC LTD Grenada?
I joined SOL on November
1st, 2011.
What is your role and
responsibility?
My role as Country Man-
ager for Grenada involves
assisting Sol Grenadas
talented employees and
industry stakeholders
to deliver exceptional
quality and value to the
Grenadian public. Grow-
ing market share, product
volumes and reducing
operational costs are some
of the core responsibilities
of my position at Sol. Also,
providing support to the
team leaders, especially
in the area of Health,
Safety and the Environ-
ment (HSE) and support-
ing our Customer Service
Programme are some
of the key deliverables.
Personally, I am com-
mitted to improving the
communication effciency
of our knowledge workers
at Sol, and interacting
with our resellers and
service station owners to
achieve buy-in for our cus-
tomer service and safety
programs. I believe this
will create loyalty for our
Brands and the retailers
who supply them in Gre-
nada, Carriacou and Petit
Martinique.
How many members of
staff do you oversee?
We have recently in-
creased our core staff
compliment to 21 fulltime
and contracted employ-
ees. This was done to
improve our ability to
meet our customer service
requirements, and provide
prompt maintenance
delivery at our service
stations, marine and com-
mercial fuel customers.
What is your vision for
SOL EC LTD Grenada?
My vision for Sol EC Ltd
Grenada is to set the
benchmark for effciency
and quality service in our
Tri-island state. Sol al-
ready represents a world
class brand in the supply
and marketing of Shell
fuels and lubricants; and
in some parts of the re-
gion, Sol has developed its
own state-of-the-art retail
brand and fuel offering. I
believe this product offer
should be matched with
an unparalleled dedica-
tion to the people who
deliver the service to our
valued customers. In ad-
dition, it is my frm belief
that the care we show to
our employees is refected
in their dedication to our
company.
What is SOL ECs cor-
porate vision?
SOL will be widely rec-
ognized as the premiere
provider of ENERGY
products throughout the
Caribbean Basin and
beyond. As we build a
sound, safe and viable
business, it is our aim to
earn stakeholders trust
and be famous for de-
lighting our employees
and customers. We will
become leaders in qual-
ity, value and customer
satisfaction.
What is the SOL way?
At Sol we are committed
to offering quality prod-
ucts and excellent energy
solutions to our custom-
ers, and this commit-
ment extends to regional
priorities. Investing in
the developmental goals
of the countries where we
operate is important to
us, and we take particular
interest in contributing to
long term projects which
are linked to energy, en-
vironment, education and
sports. We also support
non-proft organizations
and work with indus-
try partners to invest
in initiatives which are
able to beneft the region
positively.
Energy is our business
and our customers are our
priority. The team at Sol
is passionate and deter-
mined to lead the way
in providing the best in
energy solutions for your
everyday needs.
What are SOLs Values?
SAFETY: Safety must
never be compromised.
INTEGRITY: We are
personally accountable
for the highest standards
of behavior including
honesty and fairness in
all aspects of work. We
will consistently treat our
colleagues, customers and
company resources with
the respect they deserve.
SERVICE: We recognize
that it is our honor and
privilege to serve each
other and our customers
and exceed their expecta-
tions.
How does SOL EC LTD
Grenada, differentiate
itself as a brand?
Sol differentiates itself
through dedication to
service and representa-
tion of a world leading
brand in Shell fuels and
lubricants. We also place
high priority on ensuring
safety procedures exceed
industry standards. We
take delight in offering
customized energy solu-
tions, to meet the needs of
our customers in Gre-
nada. Shell V-Power fuel
with Friction Modifcation
Technology is our fagship
brand here in Grenada.
It has been create to
improve performance
through advanced tech-
nology and has been for-
mulated by the Shell team
of Scientists that develop
Ferraris racing fuels. The
unique formulation is
designed to actively clean
your engine and reduce
friction to help deliver
more power throughout
the life of your car.
Are you happy with
the current brand
awareness for SOL EC
products?
While we know that Shell
products are internation-
ally recognized for quality
and backed by years of
scientifc research, locally
we are still building the
Sol brand. Many custom-
ers are unaware of the
history of Sols rapid
expansion throughout the
Caribbean, and the fact
that Grenada, as part of
group of shell companies,
was among the frst four
acquisitions by the group
in 2005 (http://solpetro-
leum.com/sol-history).
Our aim going forward is
to increase the marketing
activities that the com-
pany currently engages
in, and to ensure that the
general public is aware
of the link between Sol,
Shell and superior cus-
tomer experiences at our
retail sites.
Are you where youve
always wanted to be?
This is a very tough ques-
tion for me to answer. I
left Bryden & Minors Ltd.
after nineteen years in
retail and wholesale man-
agement. B&M instilled
in me a sound work ethic
and ensured that honesty
and integrity became an
integral part of my ethos.
My decision to make the
transition to Sol was not
an easy one, but I believe
that it was crucial for my
personal development to
take on a new challenge.
In this regard, I am de-
lighted to have migrated
to another company that
once again shares many
of the same values and
guiding principles that
I personally champion,
and I look forward to
streamlining and growing
the business in Grenada
with the assistance of the
talented staff and retail-
ers. (NICE)
What is your biggest
professional challenge?
My biggest professional
challenge is actually tak-
ing the time to listen and
be proactive, rather than
being reactive. The recent
completion of my MBA at
St. Georges University
has done a lot for me in
this regard, and I believe
that the process was a
very instructive one.
Sometimes confdence can
be mistaken for arrogance
if not tempered with hu-
mility; this is a valuable
lesson I have learnt and
will continue to enforce in
my life.
When you look to the
future, what do you see
personally and profes-
sionally?
As I look to the future,
I see opportunity for
personal growth and
professional development.
It is very important to
manage the details in
any business, and I am
hopeful that through
vigorous support and
encouragement for the
programs that Sol values,
our Grenada market will
continue to support our
loyal customers. Our goal
will also be to attract a
new customer base who
value superior service and
quality products. Person-
ally, I hope that the safety
lessons learnt while on
the job will be transferred
to my personal life.
During the last six
months how has SOL
EC LTD Grenada
performed under your
leadership?
Sol EC Ltd (Grenada)
has been on a path of
steady improvement since
I joined the Company in
November. We have had
a few challenges as it
relates to supply, however
we continue to work more
closely with our fuel sup-
pliers to mitigate these
factors and create long-
term solutions. To date,
we are in the process of
adding storage capacity
to our Grand Mal facil-
ity, which will allow us
to better negotiate future
fuel diffculties. We have
also hired additional staff
in key service areas to
improve effciency at the
plant and service to our
retailers and dealer sites.
Do you foresee growth
in the next fve years
for SOL EC LTD Gre-
nada, and where is that
growth going to come
from?
Sol intends to grow our
market share and vol-
umes within the Grenada
market, while stream-
lining our operations to
reduce operational costs.
We therefore are very
positive that the future
for Sol EC Ltd Grenada
looks particularly bright,
and are confdent that
our initiatives to provide
exceptional service and
Shell fuels and lubricants
will bring us more loyalty
and commitment than
merely replacing our sig-
nage and canopies at the
service stations.
What role do you fore-
see SOL EC LTD Gre-
nada playing as a good
corporate citizen?
The company has always
been at the forefront of
donations to local chari-
ties and community initia-
tives not just locally but
in every country that we
operate in. Within Gre-
nada, we will forge ahead
with identifying projects
which continue to truly
beneft the communities
where we do business and
further develop Grenada
on a whole.
Safety, Integrity & Service
GEORGE BAIN JR.
Interview with George Bain Jr.,
Country Manager - SOL EC Ltd. Grenada
Interview
When did you become
the Sales & Market-
ing Representative for
SOL EC LTD Gre-
nada?
I became the Sales &
Marketing Representa-
tive in the latter of 2008.
What is your role and
responsibility?
I am responsible for the
planning and executing
of marketing and con-
sumer awareness initia-
tives, the marketing of
our lubricant products,
the maintenance of the
Shell brand standards
and obtaining new busi-
ness in both the retail
and commercial business
segments.
What products does
SOL EC Grenada dis-
tribute?
Sol Grenada, as a
licensee of Shell, distrib-
utes Shell Diesel and the
superb Shell V Power
Unleaded Gasoline, a
premium product, that
cleans your engine while
it burns and at the same
time give users enhanced
vehicle performance at
no extra cost to consum-
ers and Shell Diesel,
available at all our Shell
branded Service Sta-
tion. Additionally we
distribute Sol Gas which
was previously known as
Captain Blue in 20lb,
100lb and commercial
bulk LPG in 100, 250
and 500 gallons tanks to
commercial customers
like restaurants, hotels
and bakeries. We also
distribute Shell lubri-
cants which include the
Helix, Rimula, Tellus,
Nautilus, Spirax and
Corena line.
We also special order
items that are not part
of our regular stock, at
customers request.
How does SOL EC
LTD Grenada, dif-
ferentiate itself as a
brand?
Sol EC Ltd differentiates
itself as a brand through
the support of events and
activities that are Chris-
tian, Environmentally,
Sports, Community and
Educationally related.
Some of these activities
includes the Inter-Sec
Table Tennis Tourna-
ment, Back to School
Programmes, Sports
through the Young Gen-
eration Sports Club and
Grenada Motoring Club,
Jade Gospel Group An-
nual Gospel Splash and
in more recent time the
RGPF Defensive Driving
Training during the ob-
servance of International
Road Safety Week.
Are you happy with
the current brand
awareness for SOL EC
products?
Yes, I am happy with the
current brand aware-
ness, however as our
business grows and mar-
ket condition changes,
we are constantly look-
ing at new opportunities
to promote our brand.
future, what do you
see personally and
professionally?
In the future, I would
like to work with our
corporate marketing
team, assisting with the
creation and execution of
new marketing idea and
initiative as we strive to
survive and be proftable
in this very competitive
business environment
What new products
are in the making?
At present locally, there
is nothing new that I can
share with you. However,
we have rolled out our
own brand. We now have
Sol Branded Service Sta-
tions and branded fuel
product in most of our
markets in the northern
Caribbean to include St.
Kitts, Angullla, BVI, St.
Marteen, Suriname, and
Haiti and in recent times
St. Lucia and Barbados.
Are you where youve
always wanted to be?
I never gave thought to
being here before, but
now that I am, I am
glad am here.

professional chal-
lenge?
Understanding people,
their different personal-
ities, their modes on in-
teraction, what are their
motivators. Its quite
interesting working in
team environments,
working with everyone
to get to a stage where
you can say the storms
are over, we now have
a culture, so we can go
out there and perform.
The equilibrium seldom
remains. But I like that
challenge, it keeps my
mind busy, and make
me want to learn more
about people.

life challenge?
I do not have a big-
gest challenge, I see
all of life as a challenge
and so its a matter of
waking up each day and
playing the balls that
comes at you the best
way you can. The way
I handle it rates my
performance in the big
game.

future, what do you
see?
In the future I see a lot
of personal growth and
further learning experi-
ences.
What is your favou-
rite pastime?
Gardening, fowers or
vegetables when time
allows.
What is your favou-
rite meal?
I have gone past the
stage of having a favou-
rite meal, but I do enjoy
a great beef or chicken
soup.
What upsets you the
most?
The deteriorating state
of our world, in some
areas, there is extreme
poverty, others war,
others wastage. The fact
that there are so many
governments whos focus
is not on improving the
conditions of life for the
people of the nations,
but more about enjoy-
ment of power, greed
and selfshness. Often
when I look at the news,
and see innocent lives
get lost, children suffer-
ing, I ask myself why
them. It just doesnt add
up the suffering that
some people go through
and still those who are
fortunate to be in better
situations, abuse their
freedom and they waste
their surplus.
What is your guiding
philosophy?
God is in charge of ev-
erything, nothing lasts
forever, give an honest
days hard work, live a
little and play a little.
If you had the chance
to manage SOL EC
for a day, what would
you do?
A day is not enough to
manage Sol Ec. I will
spend that day observ-
ing and asking ques-
tions, to get up some
additional knowledge.
SOL EC Building Brand Awearness
Getting to Know La Toya Victor
KESHA NOEL-CHARLES WITH KIDS FROM THE COMMUNITY
LA TOYA VICTOR
Interview with Kesha Noel-Charles, Marketing Representative - SOL EC Ltd. Grenada
Interview with La Toya Victor, Operations
Supervisor - SOL EC Ltd. Grenada
Trade
TRADE BRIEF
CARICOM-Canada Trade and Development Agreement
GLOBAL FRESH
PAPAYA OVERVIEW
Trade in fresh papaya
is another business
opportunity in which
CARICOM firms have
made some inroads
on the global mar-
ket. In 2010, Belize
and Jamaica ranked
amongst the top 10
exporters of this com-
modity globally. Fresh
papaya represents
another international
trade opportunity
that can be promoted
through international
trade negotiations,
and this Trade Note
will highlight recent
trade performance, and
the tariff treatment
that can be expected
in major international
markets. In 2010,
fresh papaya import
trade represented a
US$238mn global mar-
ket. The USA was the
top import market ac-
counting for over 41%
of global fresh papaya
sales in 2010. Other
top import markets for
fresh papaya in 2010
included Germany;
Canada; Portugal; The
Netherlands; Spain;
and The United King-
dom. These countries
jointly accounted for
over three-quarters of
global fresh papaya
import expenditure in
2010 (see Table 1).
Recently, world im-
port spending on fresh
papayas has not been
very dynamic. Whereas
global merchandise im-
port spending grew by
3% per annum between
2006 and 2010, im-
port spending on fresh
papayas only increased
by a relatively slower
2% per annum over
this period. The growth
trend is even less im-
pressive between 2009
and 2010, slowing to
only 1% growth in this
period. However, even
with this seemingly
sluggish import perfor-
mance, fresh papaya
importers in a few
countries have exhib-
ited some dynamism.
In one respect, the
fresh papaya market
seems relatively open,
as tariffs do not figure
as a major impediment
to trade for most of the
top import markets. In
2010, only The USA,
Japan and El Salvador
imposed trade duties
on imports of fresh
papayas. However,
these markets jointly
represented almost
half of import spending
in 2010.
Mexico was the top ex-
porter of fresh papaya
in 2010 accounting for
almost 35% of global
export sales. Other top
exporters of fresh pa-
paya in 2010 included,
Brazil (17.5% of global
export sales); Belize
(10.1% of world export
sales); The USA (8.2%
of global sales); and
The Netherlands (7.2%
of world export sales).
The fresh papaya
market is dominated
by a few countries,
as the top five export
suppliers accounted for
almost 80% of global
exports in 2010. The
most dynamic export-
ers between 2006 and
2010 included Ecuador
(26% growth in export
sales); Guatemala
(41% growth) and Sri
Lanka (31% growth).
CARICOM FRESH
PAPAYA TRADE
PROFILE
1
CARICOM export-
ers are major players
in the global fresh
papaya trade captur-
ing almost 12 cents
out of every dollar of
export sales gener-
ated in 2010. Fresh
papaya exports repre-
sent an area of recent
dynamism for regional
exporters. This sector
has kept pace with ex-
ports from the resource
sectors of energy and
mining. Whereas total
regional export sales
have grown by 10.7%
annually between 2001
and 2010, export sales
for CARICOM fresh
papayas have grown by
10% over this period.
In 2010, CARICOM ex-
porters of fresh papaya
generated US$23.7mn
in sales. This out-
turn represented a 9%
recovery from the
CARICOMs Papaya Trade
Trade
TRADE BRIEF
CARICOM-Canada Trade and Development Agreement
almost 20% decline
observed between 2008
and 2009. CARICOM
fresh papaya export-
ers did not seek a wide
range of markets, as in
2010, they generated
all their international
sales from 6 markets.
This represents a con-
traction in the market
spread as in 2001,
CARICOM exporters of
fresh papayas generat-
ed their sales from 12
countries. Therefore,
exporters have focused
on fewer markets, and
have achieved some
success in penetrating
those markets.
It is also apparent
that papaya exporters
are focusing on extra-
CARICOM markets
as Barbados was the
only regional export
market for this product
in 2010. In fact, be-
tween 2001 and 2010,
Antigua and Barbuda
was the only other
regional market that
was explored when
intermittent export
sales of US$2,000
and US$12,000 were
observed in 2005 and
2007 respectively. The
top markets of focus
were the USA and
Canada, jointly ac-
counting for circa 98%
of export sales in 2010.
The United Kingdom;
Ireland; Barbados and
The Netherlands were
the other fresh pa-
paya export markets in
2010.
Belize was the top
CARICOM exporter of
fresh papaya generat-
ing 85% of export sales
in 2010 (see Table 2).
In 2010, Belize ac-
counted for one tenth
of global export sales
of fresh papaya and
was the worlds third
ranked exporter of this
product. Jamaica was
the only other commer-
cial exporter of fresh
papaya in 2010 captur-
ing another roughly 2%
of global export sales.
Export sales from
Guyana also grew by
39% annually between
2006 and 2010, with
significant growth of
370% between 2009
and 2010. Dominicas
export of fresh papaya
grew by 118% between
the same period.
There are disquiet-
ing signs, as Belizes
export sales have
contracted overall by
9% between 2006 and
2010. Equally concern-
ing, is the observation
that export volume has
also contracted, which
signals a loss of inter-
national competitive-
ness and productivity.
Additionally, St. Lucia,
and Suriname have
retreated from export-
ing fresh papaya with
severe contraction in
export sales. However,
there have been some
positive observations,
with Belizes export
sales growing by 12%
specifically between
2009 and 2010. Fresh
papaya exports from
Trinidad and Tobago,
Dominica and Guyana
have also shown some
dynamism. Trinidad &
Tobagos export sales
generated from fresh
papaya grew by 27%
between 2009 and
2010, concurrent to a
13% average yearly
expansion in export
volume between 2006
and 2010.
Based on export price,
in 2010, Guyana was
the most competi-
tive exporter of fresh
papaya with a price
that was 27% cheaper
than Belizes export
price. At the other
extreme, fresh papaya
exports from Jamaica
were the most expen-
sive from CARICOM
in 2010 at almost
quadruple Belizes
export price. There
seems to be a negative
relationship between
price and sales value,
as Belize, dominates
export sales, and has
a competitive price.
Jamaicas fresh pa-
paya export sales were
more dynamic relative
to Belize even with a
seemingly uncompeti-
tive price. CARICOM
exporters were gener-
ally pricing their fresh
papaya exports at a
higher price than the
global average export
price. In 2010, the
regions fresh papaya
exports were almost
80% higher than global
export prices, signaling
possible diseconomies
of scale, and possible
logistics and cost un-
competitiveness fac-
tors.
2.1 Export Market
Analysis
2.1.1 Overview of the
USAs Fresh Papaya
Market In 2010, the
USA was the top im-
port market for CARI-
COMs fresh papaya
both in terms of import
spending, and import
volume. Addition-
ally, the USA reported
growth in import
expenditure of fresh
papayas which was in
excess of global de-
mand trends. This im-
plied some dynamism
in spending between
2006 and 2010, and
suggests maintaining a
focus on this market as
a viable export desti-
nation for this product.
However, both Jamaica
and Belize have not
been competing well in
this market (see Table
1).
The market for fresh
papaya in the USA
was dominated by
exporters from Mexico,
Belize, Brazil, and
Guatemala who jointly
accounted for over 96%
of import spending in
2010. The Dominican
Republic and Jamaica
were secondary players
in the USA fresh papa-
ya market. Guatemala
seems to have bright
long term prospects in
the USA, as there was
significant dynamism
in export sales be-
tween 2006 and 2010.
Indeed, this export
growth has acceler-
ated between 2009 and
2010 to over 171%, to
almost triple sales in
just a year. Guatemala
is also a major com-
petitor as export sales
to the world grew by
41% per year between
2006 and 2010. Belize
has not been exploiting
its price competitive-
ness. In 2010, Belize
was able to sell fresh
papaya 17% cheaper
than Guatemala, but
is losing market share.
Between 2006 and
2010, Belizes exports
of fresh papaya to the
USA declined by 8%
annually. Belize also
has to be concerned
about the dynamism
in export sales of the
Dominican Republic.
2.1.2 Overview of
Canadas Fresh Pa-
paya Market
As was the case in the
USA, Mexico was the
top exporter of fresh
papaya to Canada in
2010. Brazil, Ecuador,
Belize, the USA and
Jamaica also figure
as major suppliers
of fresh papaya for
Canadas import mar-
ket. Mexico was also
amongst the most dy-
namic exporters to the
Canadian fresh papaya
market. Between 2006
and 2010, Mexicos
export sales of fresh
papaya grew by 59%.
Guatemala, Costa Rica
and Jamaica were the
other dynamic export-
ers between 2006 and
2010. CARICOMs ex-
porters of fresh papaya
have an interesting
approach to exporting
to Canada. Jamaican
papaya exporters have
basically retreated
from exporting to the
USA, and are appar-
ently focusing more on
exporting to Canada
(i.e. trade diversion).
On the other hand,
fresh papaya exporters
from Belize have re-
treated from the North
American market in
general.Canada is a
duty free market for
all the major suppliers
of fresh papaya.
CONCLUSION
CARICOM fresh pa-
paya exporters should
consider market di-
versification. Between
2006 and 2010, fresh
papaya importers in
Portugal grew their
import spending by
10% per annum, which
was quintuple the
global fresh papaya
import growth rate.
Portugal therefore
represents a major
market (almost7% of
global spending in
2010) which was also
dynamic and could be a
target for further mar-
ket development by
CARICOM exporters of
this product. Other dy-
namic import markets
included Switzerland
(10% growth per year);
El Salvador (28%);
Luxembourg (24%); In-
donesia (108%); Mexico
(73%); Finland (32%);
Argentina (49%); an
Lithuania (188%) ,
however, in terms of
import spending, these
markets were not sig-
nificant global markets
(see Table 1).
A number of markets
paid premium prices
for fresh papaya, and
it is suggested that
CARICOM export-
ers investigate those
premium priced mar-
kets (i.e. those markets
that paid more than
40% higher than the
average price of the
top 30 import mar-
kets in 2010) to as-
sess possibilities for
market development.
In 2010, the premium
import price markets
included France (40%
premium on average
price of the top 30 im-
port markets in 2010);
Switzerland (68% pre-
mium); Austria (69%
premium); Sweden
(67% premium); Nor-
way(122% premium);
Lithuania (51% pre-
mium); Finland(63%
premium); and Den-
mark (60% premium).
Jointly,these premium
price markets are
significant, as they
represented almost 7%
of global import spend-
ing in 2010. Premium
priced markets also
provide opportunities
for arbitrage for those
companies who are
interested in ship-
ping fresh papaya as
sourced from lower
priced exporters, to
these higher priced
import markets.

Fresh papaya export-
ers should assess the
role of trade negotia-
tions in their market
development initia-
tives.
1
Trade data for CARI-
COM in 2010 is pre-
liminary, and in some
cases mirror statistics
have been used.
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Food Remedies That Work
Snack on nuts. Drizzle
a little olive oil on your
salad. Dine on salmon.
Nibble some chocolate
guilt free!
These, and more, eating
strategies can help lower
bad guy LDL cholesterol,
maintain good guy HDL
cholesterol, and help you
reduce your risk of heart
attack and stroke.
From sweets to drinks,
see all 12 foods that can
improve your cholesterol.
1. Oats
If youre looking to lower
your cholesterol, the key
may be simply chang-
ing your morning meal.
Switching up your break-
fast to contain two serv-
ings of oats can lower LDL
cholesterol by 5.3% in only
6 weeks. The key to this
cholesterol buster is beta-
glucan, a substance in oats
that absorbs LDL, which
your body then excretes.
2. Red Wine
Scientists are giving us
yet another reason to
drink to our health. It
turns out that high-fber
Tempranillo red grapes,
used to make red wine
like Rioja, may actually
have a signifcant effect on
cholesterol levels. A study
conducted by the depart-
ment of metabolism and
nutrition at Universidad
Complutense de Madrid
in Spain found that when
individuals consumed the
same grape supplement
found in red wine, their
LDL levels decreased by
9%. In addition, those who
had high cholesterol going
into the study saw a 12%
drop in LDL.
3. Salmon & Fatty Fish
Omega-3 fats are one of
the natural health won-
ders of the world and have
been shown to ward off
heart disease, dementia,
and many other diseases.
Now these fatty acids can
add yet another health
beneft to their repertoire:
lowering cholesterol. Ac-
cording to research from
Loma Linda University,
replacing saturated fats
with omega-3s like those
found in salmon, sardines,
and herring can raise good
cholesterol as much as 4%.
4. Nuts
If youre looking to lower
cholesterol levels, research
shows that you should
get cracking! In a study
published by the American
Journal of Clinical Nutri-
tion, people who noshed
on 1.5 ounces of whole
walnuts 6 days a week for
1 month lowered their to-
tal cholesterol by 5.4% and
LDL cholesterol by 9.3%.
Almonds and cashews are
other good options. How-
ever, while nuts are heart
healthy, theyre also high
in calories, so practice por-
tion control1.5 ounces
is about a shot glass and
a half. Use a shot glass to
measure out your portion
so you can see exactly how
it looks.
Lower your cholesterol
with these healthy high-
fber food sources
5. Beans
Beans, beansthey really
are good for your heart.
Researchers at Arizona
State University Polytech-
nic found that adding
cup of beans to soup lowers
total cholesterol, including
LDL, by up to 8%. The key
to this heart-healthy food
is its abundance of fber,
which has been shown to
slow the rate and amount
of absorption of cholesterol
in certain foods. Try black,
kidney, or pinto beans;
each supplies about one-
third of your days fber
needs.
6. Tea
While tea has become well
known for its cancer-fght-
ing antioxidants, it is also
a great defense against
LDL cholesterol levels.
According to research
conducted with the USDA,
black tea has been shown
to reduce blood lipids by
up to 10% in only 3 weeks.
These fndings were con-
cluded in a larger study
of how tea may also help
reduce the risk of coronary
heart disease.
7. Chocolate
Ah, the sweet side of a
heart-healthy diet: This
powerful antioxidant helps
build HDL cholesterol
levels. In a 2007 study
published in AJCN, par-
ticipants who were given
cocoa powder had a 24%
increase in HDL levels
over 12 weeks, compared
with a 5% increase in the
control group. Remember
to choose the dark or bit-
tersweet kind. Compared
to milk chocolate, it has
more than 3 times as
many antioxidants, which
prevent blood platelets
from sticking together and
may even keep arteries
unclogged.
8. Margarine
Love butter but hate the
unhealthy fat that comes
with it? Switch to a marga-
rine with plant sterols,
such as Promise activ or
Benecol, to help lower
cholesterol. Plant sterols
are compounds that reduce
cholesterol absorption. In
April 2008, AJCN pub-
lished a study that found
that women who had a
higher plant sterolbased
diet were able to lower
total cholesterol by 3.5%.
9. Spinach
This popular green con-
tains lots of lutein, the
sunshine-yellow pigment
found in dark green leafy
vegetables and egg yolks.
Lutein already has a
golden reputation for
guarding against age-
related macular degen-
eration, a leading cause of
blindness. Now research
suggests that just cup
of a lutein-rich food daily
also guards against heart
attacks by helping artery
walls shrug off choles-
terol invaders that cause
clogging. Look for bags of
baby spinach leaves that
you can use for salads or
pop in the microwave for a
quick side dish.
10. Avocado
Avocados are a great
source of heart-healthy
monounsaturated fat,
a type of fat that may
actually help raise HDL
cholesterol while lowering
LDL. And, more than any
other fruit, this delectable
food packs cholesterol-
smashing beta-sitosterol, a
benefcial plant-based fat
that reduces the amount of
cholesterol absorbed from
food. Since avocados are a
bit high in calories and fat
(300 calories and 30 g fat
per avocado), use them in
moderation.
11. Garlic
Aside from adding zing to
almost any dish, garlic has
been found to lower choles-
terol, prevent blood clots,
reduce blood pressure, and
protect against infections.
Now research fnds that it
helps stop artery-clogging
plaque at its earliest stage
by keeping cholesterol
particles from sticking to
artery walls. Try for two to
four fresh cloves a day.
12. Olive Oil
Good news: This common
cooking ingredient can
help your health. Olive
oil is full of heart-healthy
monounsaturated fatty ac-
ids (MUFAs), which lower
LDL cholesteroland
have the welcome side ef-
fect of trimming belly fat!
Use it to make your own
salad dressings, marinate
chicken and fsh, or roast
vegetables.
Health & Fitness
12 Foods That Lower
Cholesterol Naturally
Eat your way to a healthy heart with these delicious superfoods
Mosquitoes can trans-
mit several diseases
including dengue fever,
Japanese encephalitis
and yellow fever as well
as malaria. There are
a number of steps you
can take to stay safe and
reduce your chances of
being bitten.
Keep covered up
Most mosquitoes bite
between dusk and dawn.
After dusk you should
try to avoid exposing
your skin as much as
possible. Wear long
sleeved shirts and long
trousers.
Use effective insect
repellent
If your skin is exposed
then it is important to
use a safe and effective
insect repellent on all
areas of exposed skin
and not just dabbed on.
However, to apply to the
face you can frst apply
it to your hands and
then rub on your cheeks
avoiding contact with
the eyes.
Use a plug-in insecti-
cide vaporiser
If you are sleeping
in a room with air-
conditioning this will
discourage mosquitoes;
otherwise you can take
the following steps. Use
a knockdown spray (any
fy spray will do) to clear
the room of mosquitoes.
The plug-in insecticide
vaporisers are very effec-
tive for overnight protec-
tion as long as the room
is relatively free from
draughts. The vaporis-
ers consist of a heat-
ing pad onto which an
insecticide soaked tablet
is placed. The insecti-
cide gradually vaporises
throughout the night
killing any mosquitoes
that get into the room.
Use a mosquito net at
night
Mosquito nets provide
very good protection
especially when impreg-
nated with the residual
insecticide permethrin.
There are a number of
different styles of mos-
quito net and you should
choose the one most suit-
able for your journey.
Spray mosquito
breeding grounds
If you are staying for
long periods in areas
where mosquitoes are
a problem then remem-
ber that they breed in
stagnant water. You
should therefore try to
ensure that breeding
areas within 500 yards
of accommodation are
regularly sprayed or
eliminated. Aedes mos-
quitoes which transmit
dengue and yellow fever
are active mainly during
the day with their peak
biting times shortly after
sunrise and just before
sunset. To avoid being
bitten by these daytime
biters it is best to avoid
shady conditions outside
in the late afternoon and
if you take an afternoon
siesta ensure you sleep
under your mosquito
net.
Biting insects Abroad
In some parts of the
world a mosquito bite
can lead to more than
just an itchy lump. Ma-
laria, dengue fever, yel-
low fever and Japanese
encephalitis are some
of the conditions spread
by mosquitoes but there
are many others. Some
of these diseases can
prove rapidly fatal and
all should be avoided.
More of us are travelling
abroad each year and we
are travelling to increas-
ingly exotic destinations.
It might be obvious
that travelling to some
countries will put you at
risk from insect trans-
mitted diseases, but did
you know that a serious
mosquito transmitted
disease is becoming
increasingly common in
the USA? West Nile vi-
rus has caused fatalities
in some American towns
and cities. Whenever you
travel always make sure
your journey is enjoyable
and safe.
Avoid being bitten by insects
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