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Investigators shield arrested colleagues at court Page 5Express DPP says Privy Council ruling has left him virtually hand-tied Protecting freedom of expression Page 4Issue No. 2 Thursday July 16, 2009 St. Vincent and the Grenadines $0.75Acting Prime Minister Mike Browne says PM Gonsalves ordered to restBurn out? Opposition candidate may be charged Former Health Minister under the Sir James Mitchell administration, Burton Williams may be charged with criminal libel under sec- tion 74 of the Laws of St. Vincent and the Grenadines or with causing public alarm under under section 64. At a political rally in Vermont last month, Williams, made certain statements against Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves in relation to the gunning-down of three men by law enforcement officers at Vermont during operation ‘Vincy Pac’. Following the rally, Police Commissioner Keith Miller sent a transcript to the Director of Public Prosecutions, Colin Williams. “I have seen his comments Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves is suffering from and I think he has crossed the fatigue and has been advised to rest, acting Prime Minister Mike Browne told reporters Tuesday, but ... border. And, I do think it is a Story on Page 2 matter for the police,” theSVG Ambassadors in forum to sensitize on operations DPP told SVG Express on Story on Page 2 Monday. “His comments are outra- geous,” the DPP added. More on page 4

2 SVG Express Thursday July 16, 2009PM missing in actionPrime Minister Dr. Ralph we are aware, graver than Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves is said to be suffering from Prime Minister told reporters lastGonsalves is obviously not that. And I think he will be fatigue and has been ordered to rest, month he was scheduled to visitwell these days. on his feet and it’s not any- London for a formal launch ofThe Prime Minister, who is thing dramatic that we the multi-million dollar Buccamaalso Minister of Finance, should be overly concerned project.was absent from Tuesday’s about. And, I think the The Prime Minister has beenceremony at Cabinet room nation will be happy to looking forward to that projectwhere Taiwan’s Ambasador know he can get a little bit and could not hid his excitement.to this country, Leo Lee pre- of a rest, a little bit of a time He told reporters once thesented two cheques to the off,” acting Prime Minister Buccama project comes togovernment for the Youth Browne stated. fruition it would be the largestEmpowerment Service Prime Minister Gonsalves emplyer as far as employment in(YES) program and com- recently went on a long- one place was concerned. He saidmunity development. winded trip to various desti- he had met with investors andPrime Minister Gonsalves nations over an almost two- officials from Oasis - the compa-was due to travel to London, weeks period, returning on ny which would be managing thebut acting Prime Minister July 5th. project. He said up to 1,000 per-and Minister of Social Dr. Gonsalves left here on sons are expected to be employedDevelopment, Mike Browne Tuesday June 23 for the at the 350 room facility.said he had postponed that ALBA summit in Meanwhile, some persons havetrip. Venezuela. He then traveled been speculating about his health“He should have been going to Trinidad and on to New while others have wished himto London over the weekend York to participate in the speedy recovery.but he had to postpone it UN summit on the global Prime Minister Gonsalves hasbecause, essentially - economic crisis and for a been in office since 2001. He cel-fatigue,” the acting Prime town hall meeting after. He ebrated 40 years in active politicsMinister told reporters then went down to Guyana last November.Tuesday. for the start of the CARI-“You know our Prime COM Heads of Government Proceeds of Crime Act motionMinister. He goes non-stop. Conference in Guyana on hearing set for todayAnd, we’ve been asking him June 2nd.to take a vacation and ... it’s Prior to that he had another Hearing on a motion challeng- Winston Robinson Robinson, Gellizeau was charged withat a point now where his long trip visiting the Trinidadian Kent Andrews concealing aboard the yachtbody just simply needs a Vatican, Iran and other ing the constitutionality of a and Vincentian Antonio ‘Que Jo-Tobin US$1, 733, 463.00rest. It’s nothing, as far as countries. Pasa’ Gellizeau - a man the which in whole or part direct- Financial Intelligence Unit ly or indirectly represents hisLibel or public alarm? very important piece of legis- and external law enforcement proceeds of criminal conduct. authorities said they had deep He was also charged with- NDP candidate may be charged lation is scheduled to continue interest in. transferring or bringing into Robinson and Andrews were the State US$1, 733, 463.00 before the High Court today, arrested and charged jointly which in whole or part direct- for allegedly bringing into this ly or indirectly represents his Thursday July 16, 2009 and country aboard the yacht Jo- proceeds of criminal conduct. Tobin at Calliaqua the sum of Their lawyers are contending the outcome has the potential US$1, 733, 463.00 which that the the Proceeds of Crime were the criminal proceeds of and Money Laundering ActDirector of Public he had given instructions to spark off debate as far as another, and concealing on the was draconian as it gave law last week for the arrest and said yacht Jo-Tobin US$1, enforcers the right to searchProsecutions, Colin charge of the NDP candi- convictions under that legisla- 733, 463.00 the criminal pro- persons property and it date, the DPP replied, “To ceeds of another on April 5th, infringes the rights of the indi-Williams hinted Monday say that I have given the tion are concerned. 2008, at Calliaqua. vidual to own property. instruction is a bit anticipa- After a major regional money Tomorrow’s hearing isthat Burton Williams, the tory.” Trinidadian defense counsel, laundering investigation, expected to take place before The DPP also hinted that it Gellizeau was taken into senior Judge, Justice FredrickNew Democratic Party’s was more than likely the Theodore Guerra S.C. and police custody on Saturday Bruce-Lyle at the High Court police would proceed by 20th December and Charged in Kingstown.candidate for the South summons and not by arrest local experienced attorney under the Proceeds of Crime The lawyers are expected to warrant. and Money Laundering Act present their arguments.Windward constituency, is Williams left the Kay Bacchus-Browne earlier Democratic Party over tenlikely to be charged with years ago following a fall- this year filed a motion chal- out. He recently returnedpublishing false statements and was elected to contest lenging the constitutionality the next general elections inlikely to cause public fear or his former South Windward of this country’s Proceeds of constituency.alarm. Crime and Money LaunderingThe DPP said proceeding Act.with a criminal libel charge The motion stemmed from theunder section 74 required biggest money launderinghis written authorization case here which began beforewhile a charge under section the Serious Offences Court64 (causing public alarm, last year and is yet to be com-did not require his authori- pleted.zation. The lawyers are representingAsked about rumours that convicted drug-runner

SVG Express Thursday July 16, 2009 3Ambassadors sensitize public on operationsStudents from the St. Vincent Grammar School and St. Joseph Left to right - Ambassador to Cuba, Dexter Rose; Ambassador/Permanent reppresentative to the OAS, La Celia PrinceConvent applauding. and Ambassador to the UN, Camillo Gonsalves during yesterday’s forum at the Methodist Church Hall.Three of this country’s He noted that three per- Significant decline in remittance flowambassadors attended a sons who initially atud-forum Tuesday at the ied in Cuba now hold to Caribbean, World Bank predictsMethodist Church Hall important positions. Hein Kingstown to sensitize also noted that the Vision St. Vincent and the Grenadines is struction sector and the new fore- said Dilip Ratha, Leadthe public on their opera- Now program had assist-tions overseas. ed numerous Vincentians among Caribbean countries to be casts show a minus 6.9 percent Economist in the DevelopmentThe forum, attended - far more than anticipat-mostly by students, heard ed by the Cuban affected by a significant reduc- decline in remittances for the Prospects Group of the Worldopening contribution President, Fidel Castro.from each ambassador Permanent tion in remittance flows for the Latin America and Caribbean Bank.following which they Representative to thefielded questions. OAS, Her Excellency La current year. region. According to the World Bank,Questions raised by stu- Cecelia Prince raised thedents ranged from educa- issue of the the Honduras The World Bank releasing a new \"Remittances provide a lifeline remittances are relativelytion to world politics. crisis where the leaderAmong the interests was deposed and an migration and remittances brief to many poor countries. resilient because, while newraised by were; the pro- alternative governmentcedure to getting an OAS put in place. She said the to coincide with an International Although they remain resilient, migration flows have declined,scholarship, why schol- OAS played an impor-arship winners had to be tant role in Honduras as Diaspora and Development even a small decline of 7 or 10 the number of migrants livingbonded, challenges con- it voted to suspend itsfronting our ambassadors membership and not to Conference running from July percent can pose significant overseas has been relativelyand how do they solve recognize the alternativethem, the advantages and government in light of 13-14, said on Monday that hardships to the people and to unaffected by the crisis.disadvantages of being the fact that the deposedan ambassador, the quali- leader was democratical- remittance flows to developing governments, especially those However, sources of risk to thefications necessary for an ly elected.ambassador and what Ambassador to the UN, countries are estimated at $304 facing external financing gaps. outlook include uncertaintywould happen if a coun- His Excellency Camillotry decides to bomb Gonsalves said this billion in 2009, down from an Reducing remittance fees and about the depth and duration ofanother. country has been gettingAmbassador to Cuba, more active at the United estimated $328 billion in 2008. developing innovative tools to the current crisis, unpredictableHis Excellency Dexter Nations. He said that ear-Rose in his contribution lier the world had seen The World Bank said remittance leverage remittances for finan- movements in exchange rates,said the Cuban people the rise of Europe and thewere grateful for the sup- United States butwhat flows to Latin America have cial inclusion and capital market and the possibility that immi-port by, and relationship was very evident was thewith Caricom countries. rise of the rest of the been falling in large part because access should be a part of our gration controls may be tight-He said Cuba had been world.giving assistance in the “Now, the rest of the of a slowdown in the US con- response to the financial crisis,\" ened further in major destina-areas of education, health world is rising and St.and construction of this Vincent and the CRSC, NESDEC hold tion countries.country’s biggest project, Grenadines has to take its Director of the World Bank'sthe Argyle International place at the table,” heAirport. stated. Development Prospects Group, constitution consultation Hans Timmer stated, \"There is a risk that rising unemploy- As this country moves closer to Commissiong QC and Joel ment will trigger further immi- the November national referen- Abraham of the CRSC. gration restrictions in major dum on the draft new constitu- The second reading of the destination countries. Such tion, the National Economic and Constitution Bill is scheduled for restrictions would curb remit- Social Development Council, September 1st. tances more than forecast and NESDEC, in collaboration with The draft Constitution was pre- would slow the global recovery the Constitutional Review sented to Speaker of the House, in the same way as protection- Steering Committee (CRSC) Hendrick Alexander earlier this ism against trade would endan- held a public consultation at the year. The constitution Bill was ger a global upturn.\" Petit Bordel Secondary School presented to Parliament late May The financial institution said Wednesday. for the first reading. smaller economies such as The consultation was aimed at Following the first reading, a Tajikistan, Moldova, Tonga, addressing public concerns ninety-day period was set during Lesotho, and Guyana are the about the draft constitution as which recommendations for top recipients in terms of the the reform process continued. amendment may be made. share of remittances in GDP; The consultation was facilitated The CRSC is chaired by legal which exceeded a quarter of by Barrister at Law Andrew luminary Parnel Campbell Q.C. their GDP.

4 SVG Express Thursday July 16, 2009Questelles man gets life for Privy council ruling leavescommon law wife’s murder Caribbean Judges,Thirty year old Rudolph Lewis of patient to the Mental Healh CentreQuestelles was last Friday sen- and, according to police, he had noProsecutors hand-tiedtenced to life imprisonment for the previous criminal record. Shemurder of his common law wife, however concluded that hisMarcia Quammie.Quammie received twenty-one prospect of being rehabilitated was also conceded that the Bertie Brownestabs to her body in March, 2008 killing was gruesome, they concludedat her home in Questelles. “remote” at present. that it was not the worst-of-the-worst.Lewis admitted murdering her at “In both circumstances my lord, mythe stage of the preliminary In cross examination by defense hands are virtually tied,” the Director ofinquiries, but the process of a trial Public Prosecutions told the Judge.took place and during the sitting of counsel Grant Connell, she said The DPP said that in a case where athe criminal assizes in May, this man (Rudolph Lewis) lured his girl-year, a formal guilty verdict was she did numerous reports for the friend into a situation and inflicted 21delivered. The matter was then stabs on her, such matter deserved theadjourned for a psychiatric and a Family court but it was her second death penalty. But, he said, it would besocial inquiry report to be done for futile and a burden on the State and tax-the sentencing. for the High Court and the first for payers if he was to seek the deathAt last Friday’s sentencing, psy- penalty in that matter.chatrist/Senior Registrar stationed murder. “That decision (by the Privy Council)at the Mental Health Centre, Dr. has virtually closed the door on theAnn-Marie Morris-Patterson said Mc Intosh said she agred that death penalty,” he stated.she examined Lewis on two occa- Justice Fredrick Bruce-Lyle in responsesions - March 25, 2008 and May despite his troubled childhood he referred to the case of the Cathedral28, 2009 and prepared a report on murders in St. Lucia where members ofeach occasion. was able to stay out of trouble. She the clergy were hacked in an attack.She said during the first interview That case went to the Privy Council butshe found Lewis was an alcoholic however said she would give him the decision was not in favor of thebut he was able to beat the prob- Crown.lem, restricting himself to drink credit up to the time of the inci- “I think there needs to be some seriousbeers only on occasions.She said education of the public. The publicshe also found out that he and his dent. seems to think that Judges can do any-siblings were abandoned by their thing,” Justice Bruce-Lyle stated.mother at a very young age and his Mc Intosh also said she agreed he Justice Bruce-Lyle noted that thefather brought him up. Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal wasAccording to Dr. Morris- was “overwhelmingly polite” and sitting in St. Lucia.Patterson, Lewis answered her Asked later if he thought the London-questions appropriately and that from his qualities mentioned based Privy Council’s decision wouldshowed remorse. encourage the islands in the region toIn her second report, Dr. Morris- he “wouldn’t be a disruption to better embrace the Caribbean Court ofPatterson said Lewis repeatedly Justice (CCJ), the Director of Publicspoke about his girlfriend ceating society.” DPP Colin Williams at the High Court Prosecutions said it might cause theon him and his mother abandoning region to take a closer look at control-him at an early age. She concluded When asked the basis for her con- ling its jurisprudence. He said that thethat he did not showabnormality of CCJ must not be seen as a hangingthe mind. clusion that his prospect for reha- A recent ruling by the London-based court, noting that one a renownedCamille Mc Intosh of the Family bilitation was remote, she replied, Privy Council on a death penalty appeal Judge, Justice Adrian Saunders, wroteAffairs Division, in her social “That would be due to the incident matter is stirring concerns in the region the lead judgment in the Newtoninquiry report, said Lewis told her - the matter before the court being and complaints are that it has tied the Spence appeal matter.he never meant to kill his commonlaw wife. She said he told her his murder.” She added that in her hands of prosecutors and judges as far as Advertise with uscommon law wife was soft-headedand she cheaed on him. She said opinion, once somebody commits the possibility of imposing or seeking the Call now! murder the prospect of rehabilita- death penalty is concerned. (784) 526-2488 tion would be remote and that she As recent as last Friday the recent Privy would view any man who stabs a Council’s ruling, which upheld an appeal woman with a knife as a murderer. by local lawyer on behalf of former death Defense counsel Grant Connell in row in-mate Daniel ‘Compay’ Dick offering mitigating circumstances, Trimmingham, had its impact on the pro- said Lewis had cooperated with cedings of a murder case before the High the police from the beginning and Court here. did not waste the court’s time. He At last Friday’s sentencing of thirty year said the DPP had addressed the old Rudolph Lewis for the murder of his issue of the death penalty and the common law wife Marcia Quammie, worst case scenario in the recent Director of Public Prosecutions Colin Privy Council ruling. He contend- Williams told Justice Fredrick Bruce-Lyle ed that if the beading of Albert he had served notice that he intended to ‘Bertie’ Browne by Daniel seek the death penalty. He said subse- ‘Compay’ Trimmingham was not a quently the Privy Council delivered a very worst-case scenario then he did interesting judgement on the ‘Compay’ not know what was. He said the appeal. He said that at ‘Compay’s trial Mc Intosh’s social inquiry report, counsel for the defense conceded that the in some aspects, was “fuelled by beheading of the accused’s uncle, Albert emotion.” ‘Bertie’ Browne was gruesome and so did Presiding Judge, Justice Fredrick the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal. Bruce-Lyle said that having noted He said that althogh the Privy Councilhe, however, stated that villagers the comments by the Privy ence of children who overheard whattold him she was cheating but he Council in the ‘Compay’ matter, remained a virgin to the law. He noted was happening in the house.never caught her. he was left to consider what appro- that he deserved credit for pleading Justice Bruce-Lyle said that under theShe said persons in the community priate sentence to impose. He said guilty at th first opportunity but what circumstances the most appropriate sen-said he was quiet and they were he had listened to the reports and it was most aggravating was the fact that, tence he could impose was life imprison-shocked by the incident. was clear that Lewis had a rough by deception, he lured his common law ment because Lewis needed to feel theMc Intosh also told the court life. He said what stood out was wife from Evesham where she went to penalty for the crime he committed.Lewis was never admitted as a the fact that despite the odds he spend time and he killed her in the pres-

SVG Express Thursday July 16, 2009 5Police officers charged in teen’s brutal attack- reports say boy’s lung collapse, almost suffered heart failureThree detectives havebeen charged in connec-tion with the brutal beat-ing of fifteen year oldJomark Jackson.Detective corporalKosanki Quow, detectiveconstable HadleyBallantyne and detectiveconstable Osrick James File photo of Jomark Jackson as he appearedare accused of assaulting at at the press confer- ence last Decemberthe fifteen year old and Jackson related a story ofcausing him actual bodily an alleged brutal attack on them by law officers.harm on November 18, Thomas, who was representingJackson then,2008, at Kingstown. said he was arrested along with his sixteenWhen the officers year old friend Kemron Mc Dowald outside of JPappeared before Chief Eustace Memorial School in Kingstown, near theMagistrate Sonya Young Victoria Park as law offi- cers questioned him inat the Serious Offences relation to his testimony in the Cell World burglaryCourt last Friday, they case. \"They took them into cus-pleaded not guilty and tody and savagely beat them. Kemron will tellwere each released on bail you that at one time one of the police officersin the sum of $800.00. struck him so hard on his right ear that it began toThe matter has been trans- bleed,\" Thomas told Police officers, uniformed and in plain clothes, shielded their colleagues outside the Serious reporters. Offences Court last Thursday to ensure newspaper photographers and a television cameramanferred to the Kingstown \"And, they were taken did not get pictures of the accused officers into cells... Kemron stillMagistrate Court and the says he still feels pain in his neck from the chokingofficers are scheduled to that the police officers because of the way he was feel- carry them down the corridor'. they doing me so they tek the administered on them. If And then they squeeze we neck gun off the table and geh himappear there on that is not serious enough, ing - one officer said there is no they carry we down and throwe one shot (blow) in he neck and this young man Jomark in de cell.\" lick him out pon de grond.HeSeptember 22, 2009. They Jackson, not only was he need for him to go to the hospi- Jomark said while they were in bin kicking up pon de ground kicked and beaten, but the the cell, an officer (Quow) and then they run and lift himare being represented by beating was so savage that tal and he got some water on came, \"pull a gun off he waist up and carry him bathroom,\" the police had no alterna- and tell we he feel like fuh Jomark stated, tears streamingveteran lawyer, Arthur tive but to take him to the him,\" he said. shoot we.\" down his face. hospital. And, as Jomark He said a Trinidadian in police Jomark said they were beatenWilliams. will explain, \"even when Thomas said after Jomark was custody gave them a hundred relentlessly by police officers the beating was going on dollars to help with retaining a and then taken back to the cellDuring last Thursday’s and he started throwing taken to hospital, \"the next day lawyer but later that day they where they eventually fell up and said that he wanted were removed from the cell and asleep. He said when he awokeappearance, Williams to go to the hospital - in he collapsed into unconscious- put to sit on a chair where they he was in pain and he requested his wisdom he thought he were interrogated about a Cell that he be taken to the hospitalraised question of a med- should go to the hospital ness and as the advisory said he World burglary case. e said an and a lady called the officers officer (Quow) struck him with telling them of his request butical report, saying there was in a state of unconscious- a hose, causing a lacaeration to instead he got more beating. a finger. \"Three ah dem come and startwas none. When the court ness for seven days. He couldn't \"They put me pon a table and to kick me up and ah start to hold down me hand and me foot vomit. And one come and carrywas adjourned, few detec- move, he wasn't responding to and they start to beat me with me hospital,\" Jomark stated. the hose all in me head, all The fifteen year old said, how-tives in court also ques- touch, his eyes were shuttered; over,\" he stated. ever, before he left for the hos- Jomark said two officers then pital two officers held his handstioned the whereabouts of clearly, he had no control over held him by his hands and feet out wide ahile another kicked and slammed him on the him in the chest.the medical report, also his faculties. ground. Meanwhile, a fourt police offi- \"They lift me up and do it two cer, detective corporal Elmoreclaiming there was none. \"When I did coming down more times, three times. They Alexander had his charge of start to kick me up all in me assault dropped after heHowever, SVG Express Emmanuel (formerly belly and me chest and thing. appeared before the Court with When he (Kemron) say why his colleagues last Friday.understands that there are Emmanuel High School now JPtwo medical reports and a Eustace Memorial School) dey,third is being sought. they come and they scuffle meAlso, police commission- up by me shirt and then theyer Keith Miller stated last carry me by a red Suzuki jeepDecember that he had and they pushed me in on it,\"received a medical report Jomark stated. He said a policeand was awaiting another officer (Ballantyne) slappedfrom the doctor who Kemron and pushed him in theexamined Jackson. jeep.Miller later said that \"He was crying on the wayaccording to the medical driving and then they hunchedreports, Jackson had no him in he belly and tell him shutexternal injury. up in he ears. And then tey tookAt a press conference at we to CID ... a next officer tellthe law chamber of Jomo them there is too much peopleThomas last December there, 'squeeze they neck and

6 SVG Express Thursday July 16, 2009Our opinion Prensa Caribe A Caribbean news service Time for self-examination Covering the Caribbean news - no time for self-censorship >> news alerts to developing stories as they happenThe press from early beginnings has been recognized >> news stories for your web sitesas the fourt estate of the realm in some societies. >> news stories for your news organizationIn democratic societies the press or media have been >> news stories for your personal useplaying a pivotal role in preserving democracy overthe years and as such media entity owners, publishers, Politicseditors and journalists have been respected and treated Businessas special. But, times are changing as situations, eco- Religionnomic and political, become more and more challeng- Entertainmenting. LawWhat we are seeing today in some so-called democra- Sportscies is evidence of a covert move by some wealthy ... much morepersons and politicians to control or influencethe pressor media. That move did not begin overnight and it Stay tuned to the Caribbeanwill certainly not end overnight. In fact, it is a moveinfluenced or orchestrated by those who so boldly pre- Prensa Caribetend to be proponents or advocates of press freedom A Caribbean news serviceand freedom of expression or freedom of speech, thosewho espouse the importance of freedom of informa- ... coming soon!tion but who withold or bar access to information thatis timely, relevant and important. Their drunken ideaof free access to information is limited to only the typeof information that assist their public relations.When their biddings are not met, media owners, pub-lishers, editors and journalists come under fireandadvertising and other sources of revenue are either cutoff or threatened with termination.As such, media owners/operators are challenged tobecome accountants while editors and journalists areforced to practise self-censorship.But now is no time for self-censorship. Now is thetime for self-examination!Now is the time to ask ourselves seriously whether weare playing our roles, whether our function is conformto the principles, ethics and required standards of theprofession. True, the media perform a quasi functionbut we owe it to those trailblazers who fought, died orwere imprisoned for what they believed in and thatwhich have made us beneficiaries. We owe it to ourconscience, not to the powerful or power-hungry.They will flit across the stages of life but the truthstays with us.We must ask ourselves who are the worst threat or bar-riers to press freedom - the powerful or power-hungry,or, those amongst us in the media?SVG ExpressManaging Editor (Ag): Ashford PetersPublisher: Ashford PetersAddress: Sion Hill, Kingstown, St. Vincent.Phone: (784) 546-2488E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.vincylive.com

SVG Express Thursday July 16, 2009 7 RegionalIMF approves US$5.1 St Kitts GG could be imprisoned overmillion loan for Opposition injunctions, says PMDominica St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister General Sir Cuthbert Sebastian, filed in the Court. Dr. Denzil Douglas has accused Attorney General and Minister of Douglas said Sir Cuthbert is nowThe Executive Board of the International the opposition People's Action Justice and Legal Affairs Dennis subjected to the terms of theMonetary Fund (IMF) on Friday July 10, Movement (PAM) of trying to pre- Merchant and other key officials. injunction and he could therefore2009 approved a disbursement in an amount vent general elections in the twin- \"There is a serious attempt by be found to be in contempt ofequivalent to SDR 3.28 million (about island federation and warned of the some persons to prevent the court.US$5.1 million) to Dominica under the rapid- possibility that the country's smooth process of general elec- \"This is a very grave develop-access component of the Exogenous Shocks Governor General could be impris- tions,\" Douglas was quoted as say- ment,\" he said. \"Someone is seek-Facility (ESF). oned as a result of their manoeu- ing, making reference to the ing to stop these elections from\"Following the damage to crops and infra- vres, a story on caribbean360.com attempts to stop the Commission being called. It is a 'pappy show'structure from two hurricanes in 2007-08, the said on Monday. report on changes to the con- business,\" Douglas continued,Dominican economy has been further affect- According to the story published stituency boundaries being laid in adding that the \"business of theed by the global downturn. Tourism earnings, on the website, the latest accusa- Parliament and also to prevent the people that must not be frustratedFDI inflows, and remittances have been tions came as the war of words Governor General from acting on in this way\".reduced significantly, leading to slower continued between Douglas and the recommendations from The Prime Minister reiterated angrowth and a weaker external current PAM over two injunctions filed for Parliament arising from the report. earlier position outlined in theaccount. and granted to the Opposition, pre- The report was presented to the Parliament that he has been\"The authorities are dealing with the effects venting government from making Prime Minister and the Governor advised that a High Court injunc-of the exogenous shocks on several fronts. changes to the electoral bound- General hours before the injunc- tion does not prevent him fromThese include post-hurricane rehabilitation, aries, as recommended in the tion. The Proclamation passed by complying with his obligationsaccelerated implementation of capital proj- Boundaries Commission Report, the National Assembly on Friday under the St Kitts and Nevisects to contain unemployment, and increased ahead of upcoming elections. was also assented to by the Constitution.social spending to protect the most vulnerable The article said the most recent Governor General and Gazettedgroups. A temporary increase in public injunction named Governor before the latest injunction wasexpenditure was needed to ease the economiceffects of natural disasters and, more recently, Venezuela imposes new media curbsof the global slowdown,\" Mr. MuriloPortugal, Deputy Managing Director andActing Chairman of the Board, said in state- New regulations in Venezuela will The BBC's Will Grant in Caracas respondent says.ment. require cable and satellite TV chan- says when Mr Chavez deems it But not any more, he adds.Mr. Portugal said the authorities were nels to carry speeches by President necessary, all national broadcasters The Venezuelan governmentresponding appropriately to the deterioration Hugo Chavez on a regular basis. in Venezuela must carry the presi- defended the new regulations.in the fiscal position. He said they planned \"a The measures will apply to those dent's speeches.modest recovery in FY 2009/10, and have stations that produce more than 'Democratising' the airwaves The minister overseeing broadcast licensing, Diosdado Cabello, saidreiterated their commitment to target, in sub- 70% of their content within The broadcasts, known as \"cade- it was all part of bringing greatersequent years, annual primary surpluses of at Venezuela. nas\", are part of Venezuelan life democracy to Venezuela's medialeast 3 percent of GDP so as to place the still- The BBC correspondent in Caracas under Mr Chavez and can last up to landscape.high public debt on a robustly downward tra- says this will apply to dozens of five hours. He told the National Assembly thatjectory.\" This he said can be achieved by fur- international broadcasters, which For those who do not want to watch the new rules affecting cable TVther prioritizing capital projects and financing will be considered national sta- the socialist leader, cable television would take effect on Friday.these projects largely with external conces- tions. has been a refuge whenever a cade- But opposition MP Ismael Garciasional resources. He said the government Government opponents said it was na interrupts their favourite soap said: \"This law seeks to persecute,intends to continue to move towards adopting an attack on freedom of speech. opera or a baseball match, our cor- increase control and intimidate.a medium term expenditure framework toimprove the predictability of capital expendi- St Kitts and Nevis PM hints at election call \"Those radio stations that have so far not come under state controlture and its consistency with the medium-term fiscal objectives. He also said efforts to Prime Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas were still some electoral chal- will now have to cease operationsreduce debt-related vulnerabilities and weak- has given his strongest hint that he lenges pending before the courts, a or practise self-censorship, likenesses in the nonbank financial sector are also will this week announce the date reference to the move by the main some have already done.\"planned to continue. for the general election in St. Kitts opposition people's Action Some analysts believe the meas-\"In the near term, Fund financing will help and Nevis. Movement (PAM) to file two ures are aimed at a private broad-reduce the decline in external reserves and \"The date is very very soon despite injunctions to prevent the govern- caster, RCTV.catalyze support from the international donor the frustrations by the opposition, I ment from making last minute It re-launched content on subscrip-community to help mitigate the exogenous shall advance to that date and it is changes to the constituency tion television after being denied ashocks. Over the medium term, the govern- very soon,' Prime Minister boundaries in the twin-island licence to broadcast on a publicment's economic recovery strategy will Douglas told the Caribbean Media Federation. channel in 2007.improve the business climate and critical Corporation (CMC) in an exclu- He said he had been advised that The government refused to renewinfrastructure, so as to place the economy on sive interview on the weekend. the High Court injunction does not RCTV's licence as it accused thea path of higher growth and poverty reduc- \"You may have to return in less prevent him from complying with channel of having supported ation,\" Mr. Portugal said. than a week,\" he added. his obligations under the St. Kitts failed coup against Mr Chavez five Douglas acknowledged that there and Nevis Constitution. years earlier.

8 SVG Express Thursday July 16, 2009InternationalUK cuts Israel weapons contractsThe UK has revoked five export teria for arms sales, but denied that it Israel says its troops complied fully lenged by human rights groupslicences for equipment to the Israeli had imposed a partial embargo, the with international law during missions. and members of the UK parlia-navy because of actions during Israel's BBC has reported. The 22-day operation which ended on ment over concerns raised byOperation Cast Lead in Gaza this year. The UK says it does not sell weapons 18 January has been widely con- Amnesty International thatThe British Foreign office said the which might be used for internal demned as disproportionate by critics. British-made equipment wasexports would now contravene its cri- repression or external aggression. The British government has been chal- used illegally in Gaza. Amnesty says both Israel andObama 'examining Afghan killings' Hamas committed war crimes during the conflict.The US president says he is examining At present he remains in exile in Sheberghan prison, west of Mazar-e- In April, the British governmentan alleged massacre in Afghanistan Turkey after being suspended last year Sharif. issued a statement saying it hadamid allegations the Bush administra- over allegations he threatened a politi- The prisoners were allegedly left to not contravened its own guide-tion resisted efforts to investigate it. cal rival at gunpoint. suffocate to death, or were shot inside lines, which it described asBarack Obama told CNN he had told 'We have to know' the containers, before being buried in \"stringent\", but said it was wasofficials to \"collect the facts for me\" Now Mr Obama says he is looking into mass graves. reviewing existing licences.and could order a full inquiry. the affair. The estimates of the number who died On Monday, the Foreign OfficeThe allegations concern the deaths of \"The indications that this had not been range from several hundred to 2,000. said in a statement that it hadhundreds or even thousands of Taliban properly investigated just recently was At the time Gen Dostum was on the conducted the review, and foundfighters who had surrendered to the brought to my attention,\" Mr Obama CIA payroll and his militia was work- \"in a small number of casesUS-backed Northern Alliance in late told CNN in an interview. ing closely with US forces, the New Israeli action in Cast Lead would2001. \"So what I've asked my national secu- York Times said. result in the export of thoseThey were in the custody of a US- rity team to do is to collect the facts for It said the US government was also goods now contravening the…backed warlord, Gen Abdul Rashid me that are known, and we'll probably worried about destabilising the govern- criteria\".Dostum. make a decision in terms of how to ment of Hamid Karzai, in which Gen An unnamed Israeli official saidThe allegations that the prisoners were approach it once we have all of the Dostum was serving as a defence offi- five of 35 contracts for navaldeliberately left to suffocate in ship- facts gathered up,\" he said, according cial. equipment had been cancelled.ping containers, or were shot dead to excerpts released in advance. The newspaper quoted Pierre Prosper - Media reports quoted Israeli offi-through the container walls, first sur- On the question of whether he could who served as the envoy for war cials as saying these all related tofaced in 2002 but there has been no order a full investigation, he replied: \"I crimes under President George W the Saar 4.5 gunboat.formal investigation. think that there are responsibilities that Bush - as saying that, at the White 'Not bothered'On Friday the New York Times quoted all nations have, even in war. House, \"Nobody said no to an investi- In April, the British Foreigngovernment officials and human rights \"And if it appears that our conduct in gation, but nobody ever said yes, Office said there were \"credibleorganisations as saying that \"Bush some way supported violations of laws either. reports\" that the vessels had beenadministration officials had repeatedly of war, then I think that we have to \"The first reaction of everybody there used in a \"naval fire supportdiscouraged efforts to investigate the know about that.\" was, 'Oh, this is a sensitive issue; this role\" during Operation Castepisode\". According to Newsweek and New is a touchy issue politically.'\" Lead.The issue has gained fresh urgency York Times reports published in 2002, Gen Dostum has admitted that up to The British Foreign Office saidsince Gen Dostum was reinstated as the prisoners died in crowded contain- 200 prisoners died in containers while future decisions would \"take intomilitary chief of staff to the Afghan er trucks while being transported from being transported to prison, but insists account what has happened inpresident last month. Kunduz in northern Afghanistan to their deaths were unintentional. the recent conflict\". \"We do not grant export licencesNorth Korea leader Kim has pancreatic cancer: report where there is a clear risk that arms will be used for externalSEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean sung. The stark figure he cast height- biggest loss in more than four months aggression or internal repres-leader Kim Jong-il has life-threatening ened speculation the 67-year-old leader amid renewed U.S. financial and earn- sion,\" it said.pancreatic cancer, South Korean was still ill. ings worries. Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdorbroadcaster YTN said on Monday, cit- Kim's health is one of the most closely \"Such news highlights South Korea's Lieberman told Israeli publicing information gathered from Chinese guarded secrets in the reclusive state. geopolitical uncertainty and risks and radio: \"We've had many embar-and South Korean intelligence sources. There has never been official confir- one thing that investors hate is any goes in the past... We can man-The report fueled speculation about mation of him falling ill. uncertainty,\" said Lee Kyoung-su, a age. This shouldn't bother us.\"Kim's health while raising questions YTN said the diagnoses of the cancer market analyst at Taurus Investment & Palestinian rights groups sayabout the future of Asia's only commu- came around the same time as the Securities. about 1,400 Palestinians diednist dynasty and who will make deci- stroke. North Korea has been raising tension during the operation.sions about its nuclear programs. South Korea's National Intelligence in Asia through missile launches and a Thirteen Israelis died during theIt also comes after a gaunt Kim, who Service declined to confirm the reports nuclear test on May 25 which was met conflict, nine of them were sol-was suspected of suffering a stroke a and the Unification Ministry said it had by U.N. sanctions aimed at cutting off diers serving in Gaza.year ago, made a rare public appear- no information to back up the report. it arms trade, one of its few sources of Israel said its operation aimed toance last Wednesday at a memorial for The news hurt sentiment on Seoul's hard cash. reduce rocket fire from Gazahis father and state founder Kim Il- main stock index, which posted its aimed at its southern towns.

SVG Express Thursday July 16, 2009 9 CultureVincy Mas ends with display of costumesSVG Players International, \"Mad House\". 2009 Soca Homeland\" (SVG Players Beast Let Go\", 2nd Delroy Asheida Charles, Missscoring 563 points with itspresentation\"Expo Monarch, Gamal \"Skinny International), placed first 'Fireman' Hooper with Photogenic Miss St. Lucia -Zargoza\", did the Beavertrick as captured the Band of Fabulous\" Doyle placed sec- followed by Simone \"Rags Invasion\", 3rd Shertz Cathy Daniel, Miss Congenialitythe Year here for the fourthconsecutive year in its ninth ond with \"Beast Let Go\" and Richardson with \"Sorrel\" 'Problem Child' James with Miss St. Lucia - Cathy Daniel,competition.Blondie Bird and Friends Ramon 'Friktion' Mc (Blondie Bird and friends) \"Mad House\" and 4th Most Community-Spirited Missplaced second (547 points)with \"Cuisine\" and Dragons Dowald came in third with and Paulette Culzac portray- Montgomery 'Demus' Antigua and Barbuda - Derri-AnnCultural Organization camethird (532 points) with \"Yo Woman Butting Me\". ing \"Beautiful Butterfly\" Laborde with \"Rum Junkie\" Browne.\"Razzle Dazzle: Throughthe eyes of a Dragon\" In the King of the Bands (Dragons). In the Miss Carival 2009 J'Ouvert Fanatics took the topNelson Bloc - \"FutureShock\" (530 points). Mirage competition, Atiba Lockhart In the Section of the Bands pageant, Miss Grenada - positions in the J'ouvert competi-Production placed fourth(514) with \"Show Time\". portraying \"Wild Meat competition, SVG Players Asheida Charles won. 1st tion.Twelve bands participated inVincy Mas 2009. Cook-up\" (Blondie Bird and International placed first fol- Runner-up went to Miss The group took the top three posi-Shertz 'Problem Child'James won the 2009 Friends) placed first, Kevin lowed by Blondie Bird and Antigua and Barbuda - tions in the J'ouvert King catego-RoadRoad March title with Dickson with his portrayal Friends, Nelson Bloc and Derri-Ann Browne, 2nd ry and the Queen of J'ouvert of \"Blood Diamond\" (SVG Dragons placing second, Runner-up was Miss St. Competitions. In the King com- Players International), third and fourth respectively. Kitts and Nevis - Samantha petition, J'ouvert Fanatics won placed second and Gordon Calypso Monarch was cap- Boone. with their portrayals of 'Pot \"Taya\" Boucher with \"Last tured by Bridgette \"Joy C\" Best Swimwear went to Hole', 'Financial Bail-Out' and Emperor of the Aztec Creese. In Miss St. Lucia - Cathy 'Ruler in I-Ran', respectively. In Empire\" (Blondie Bird and 2nd place was Alvin 'Zion I' Daniel, Best Talent Miss the Queen of J'ouvert Friends) came third. Dennie followed by Carlos Grenada - Asheida Charles, Competition, they won with their In the Queen of the Bands 'Rejector' Providence Best Evening Wear Miss portrayals of 'Dem ah cock up', competition, Jenilee Soca Monarch Antigua and Barbuda - 'Human Trafficking' and 'Swine Glasgow with her portrayal 1st Gamal \"Skinny Derri-Ann Browne, Best Flew in Tongs. of \"St. Vincent My Fabulous\" Doyle with \"The Interview Miss Grenada - In the Individuals category, Beach Front was first with Swine Flu and J'ouvert Fanatics placed second and third with 'Ken's Progression' and 'No Chance', respectively. In the couple's category, Ledson Seaton and Company was award- ed first position, while J'ouvert Fanatics again took the second and third positions with 'D Barbados Arm-Nasty' and 'FutureAttorney Ronald Marks (center) and wife Tamara (front) Caramel Delight section from the mas band Adrelin of Kaiso'. In the couples category, J'ouvert Fanatics took the first position with 'We Liming', Verna Arthur and Company was second with 'Rain-O-Rama' and the Police Force was third with 'Crime Busters'. And, in the traditional category, J'ouvert Fanatics placed first with 'Under D Microscope', Green Hill was second with 'Wen D dayMoulin Roiuge from the band Mirage Productions Section from the mas band Singer lynx come' and Sharpes Massive was third with 'Games for J'ouvert'. In the paint bands category, Out ah Trouble’ won with their pres- entation 'Country Meets Town'. Give your business a chance to grow Call now!Section from the band Mirage Productions Fiery Peppermint from the mas band Adrenalin (784) 526-2488

10 SVG Express Thursday July 16, 2009EntertainmentFans pay tribute to Bruno - a $30Michael Jackson million busterat O2 arena A phenomenal marketing campaign that had the Bruno name and likeness virtually everywhere paid off huge as the filmMichael Jackson fans from and sharing memories with show Thriller Live. earned an expectation busting $30,426,240 in 2,756 theaters,all over the world congregat- everyone. When more peo- Jackson's string of This Is It the hollywood.com website reported Monday.ed at London's O2 arena, ple arrive there will quite a shows completely sold out According to the website, it eclipsed the $26.5 million debutwhere the star had been due party atmosphere.\" shortly after going on sale in of Borat, which opened in just 837 theaters in November ofto begin his run of 50 con- Thirty-one-year-old Jasper March. 2006. Star Sacha Baron Cohen was a one-man marketingcerts on Monday, the BBC Haughton is one of the fans The singer told fans that the machine who stayed in character and traveled the world as thereported. who had been expecting to concerts would be his final \"Austrian gay fashionista,\" thus engendering a massiveFan sites and Facebook see his hero on stage tonight. performances in London. curiosity on the part of the audience. Not to mention a hilari-groups had been encourag- \"We should have been going Following his death, footage ously effective trailer that had people buzzing both on and offing fans to bring candles and to the concert but we're of his rehearsals in Los the internet. A multi-tiered marketing blitz, coupled with aflowers for the vigil. standing here instead,\" he Angeles just days before he great release date made Bruno a hit with audiences, giving itAccording to the BBC, said. \"It doesn't make any died was released. two enthusiastic \"Vassups!\"about 600 people are at the sense.\" While no concerts are cur- In second place with $28.5 million is Fox's Ice Age: Dawn ofvenue, adding messages to a Haughton, who lives in rently scheduled to replace the Dinosaurs, which dropped a nominal 32 percent in its sec-wall of tributes and conduct- Copenhagen, Denmark, will Jackson's performances, ond weekend, crossing the $120 million mark. The PG-rateding Jackson sing-a-longs. be in London for a week, organisers are discussing the animated film is a favorite for families looking for a nice dayOthers are sitting in contem- having bought tickets for the possibility of staging a show at the theater.plation. first five of Jackson's 50 using the production for the In third is Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, which hasThere is a \"light-hearted, comeback shows. This Is It concerts. now become the highest-grossing film released this year andcelebratory\" mood, says \"We're here for grieving, but \"I think at some point we'll the first to cross the $300 million mark. With its sights setBBC reporter Michael the main thing is a celebra- show Michael's last master- firmly on the $350 million mark, the film earned $24 millionOsborn. tion of Michael,\" he added. piece, This Is It, to the this weekend and its cumulative domestic total is nearing theFans held a minute's silence 'Last masterpiece' world,\" AEG president $340 million mark. This is yet another amazing weekend per-at 1830 BST to mark the Following Jackson's death Randy Phillips told formance from this summer juggernaut.time when the doors to the on 25 June, floral tributes, Billboard. Fourth place belongs to Johnny Depp in Public Enemies asconcert would have opened. cards and messages have Phillips added that 29 the Michael Mann-directed period crime drama earns $14.1\"I've come here to celebrate been left outside the O2. August - which would have million against a 44 percent second weekend drop. Look forhis life and I want to feel a Another London location been Jackson's 51st birthday the next milestone at the $75 million mark as its current totalbit closer,\" Alison Pyman, where a shrine to the singer - would be an ideal time for after two weekends in release is over $66 million.27, from Cleethorpes told has built up is the Lyric the event, but he was unsure Rounding out the top five is Disney's perennial comedy Thethe BBC. Theatre in the West End, if it would be ready in time. Proposal with $10.5 million in its fourth strong weekend of\"We've been reminiscing home of Jackson tribute release as this date-crowd favorite that now stands at $113.8 million and counting with a micro-drop of just 18 percent.Simpson and Romo Split? Give your The sixth place film, Warner Bros.' The Hangover had the smallest drop of any film on the top 12 chart with a weekendThe Dallas Cowboys quar- a few girls stop by his dance business gross of $9.93 million and, wait for it ... a 12 percent drop interback sparked fresh break- floor table. Romo was sip- a chance its sixth weekend! This R-rated comedy lives in a perpetualup rumours when the singer ping Grey Goose and having to grow box-office Happy Hour and has $222.4 million in the tip jarwas noticeably absent from a fun time with the boys. to prove it. Amazing!an entourage of pals who \"She is heartbroken. She Advertise today! A \"down\" weekend at the nation's theaters, but not enough tojoined him on a night out in loves Tony. But it's been dif- Call us now! put a dent in our year-to-date and summer-to-date advantagesHollywood on Friday, July ficult lately. He's busy with (784) 526-2488 as we look toward the onslaught that is Potter-mania next10, Simpson's 29th birthday. his career and she's getting week.According to People.com, ready to shoot her show TheRomo ended the pair's rela- Price of Beauty. They decid- THREE-DAY ESTIMATES:tionship the day before, just ed to part ways.\" 1. NEW! Bruno (Universal) - $30.4M; 2756 theaters; $11,040 PTAfour months after the pair Simpson, who was previ- 2. Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (Fox) - $28.5M; 4102 theaters;fought off rumors of a split ously married to singer Nick $6,948 PTA; -32%; $120.5M cumeamid reports Simpson's Lachey, has been dating 3. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Paramount/Dreamworks) -father disapproved of their Romo since November $24.2M; 4293 theaters; $5,590 PTA; -43%; $339.2M cumerelationship. 2007. 4. Public Enemies (Universal) - $14.1M; 3336 theaters; $4,230 PTA;A source says, \"He had quite -44%; $66.5M cume 5. The Proposal (Disney) - $10.5M; 3158 theaters; $3,327 PTA; - 18%; $113.7M cume

SVG Express Thursday July 16, 2009 11 SportsWICB ready to proceedwithout stars for 2nd TestCMC - The West Indies ment and support\" to the cur- and other players who were 29 contracted players from WICB president Julian HunteCricket Board (WICB) has rent team while sending a also available for this series. which to draw for the insists that his board has beendeclared its commitment to very stern message to the The release added that \"all Board's future tour commit- \"trying to negotiate with WIPA\"the current makeshift team first-choice players they are those players who indicated ments,\" the release added. without success.contesting the first Test prepared to proceed without that they were available for The perennial squabble WIPA says one of the issuesagainst Bangladesh at Arnos them. the match, have also been between the WICB and the triggering the industrial actionVale. The WICB said in a press assured of the board's West Indies Players was the fact West Indies playersWith the regular team-mem- release that the West Indies unswerving commitment Association (WIPA) escalat- had played four tours withoutbers staying on the sidelines team for the Champions and support\". ed last week, resulting in any contracts and they hadover a contractual dispute, Trophy in South Africa start- \"The Board said their contin- industrial action by the West reached breaking point.board members decided at a ing in September, will be ued commitment to this Indies first choice players Hunte contends the WICB wasspecially convened meeting selected from the current group of players, ensures and the selection of a second willing to offer the players con-in St Vincent Saturday to squad participating in the that there will always be a string side for the opening tracts but they had refusedgive \"unswerving commit- series against Bangladesh solid pool of approximately Test against Bangladesh. them. Five former A meeting between the two par- ties late last week failed to find champs in field any solutions as talks collapsed after just 23 minutes. Coming soon ... TORONTO -- Wimbledon Following WIPA's \"strike\" champion Serena Williams action, the WICB had taken the Obzession will headline the women's decision to refer the matter to magazine field for the Rogers Cup the WICB's negotiating team tournament next month, for their consideration and rec- - Exclusive interviews along with top-ranked Dinara ommendations, which will sub- - Exclusive stories Safina. sequently be further reviewed - Exclusive photos The Aug. 15-23 tournament by the WICB's Executive at the Rexall Centre will also Committee. only for those with a passion for sensation include Venus Williams, who Another decision taken by the lost to her younger sister in board was that prospective cap- the final at the All England tains of the West Indies cricket Club recently.. team will be interviewed by a All of the top 25 players on committee of the Board as part the WTA Tour and 33 of the of the appointment process. top 35 will play in the $2 The WICB also agreed to insti- million tournament, includ- tute a policy of regular meetings ing Canada's Aleksandra with the West Indies team to Wozniak, ranked 22nd. ensure better rapport between She's the first Canadian to both parties and to establish a get a direct entry into the support team for the benefit of main draw since 1996. the personal development of Five former champions will players and their welfare. be in the field: Safina (2008), The WICB stressed in its Ana Ivanovic (2006), Kim Saturday night press release that Clijsters (2005), Amelie all players must participate in Mauresmo (2004, '02) and regional tournaments in order to Serena Williams (2001). be eligible for selection, which will be done without prejudice. Obzession - the super-sensational magazine Advertise today \"Each case will be determined on an individual basis and fac- tors to be taken into considera- Available twice monthly in electronic format only tion by the selectors, stated theCall: (784) 526-2488 or E-mail: [email protected] for more information Call us now WICB release, will be conduct, (784) 526-2488 attitude, performance and over- all value.\"

www.vincyl ive.com E-mail: info@vincyl ive.comExpressIssue No. 2 Thursday July 16, 2009 $0.75Windies yet to win test atArnos Vale Playing Field Tevez moves to Manchester CityThe West Indies lost the second Test match to be played at the Arnos Vale Playing Field twelve years after the first ever Test Manchester City have agreed a dealto be played on that ground ended in a draw. The first Test began there on June 20, 1997. Photo Saturday July 11, 2009. to sign former West Ham and Manchester United striker CarlosThe West Indies cricket by 95 runs on Monday with 5-51. the pair put on a 146-run Tevez, the BBC has reported.team lost the first of a two- afternoon. West Indies David Bernard scored with partnership. The 25-year-old Argentine forward,Test series against the tour- scored 307 and 181. a score of 52 - not out was The 20-year-old Iqbal, who left Old Trafford last month, willing Bangladesh team on Debutant off-spinner the only batsman to get reached his first century in sign a five-year deal subject to aMonday afternoon. Mohammed Mahmudullah, among the runs.. his 11th Test match. medical.It was only the second Test with a superb bowling Earlier, Darren Sammy The left-hander was \"It's terrific news....\"He is an interna-Match to be played at the spell, clinched victory for made a haul of 5-70 as dropped twice and his tional of the highest class who pos-Arnos Vale Playing Field Bangladesh as they won Bangladesh lost their last innings was characterized sesses all the attributes to help drivewhere millions were spent with a 95-run win against a five wickets for 23 runs to by some ambitious strokes us forward.for its upgrade to host hastily put together West finish on 345. as he looked to hit over the \"This is yet another deal that showswarm-up games for the Indies team following a Tamim Iqbal scored his top. the commitment of the owner torecent World Cup. West payment row between the maiden Test century to help It was only Bangladesh’s make this club the very best it canIndies drew the first ever more seasoned original Bangladesh build a 252-run second victory in their 60th be,” the BBC quoted City boss MarkTest to be played there in team and the West Indies lead over West Indies. The Test since becoming a full Hughes as saying.1997 in a match against Sri Cricket Board (WICB) touring team reached 5 for Test-playing nation nine The Premier League has ratified allLanka. which led to a boycott. 321 at the close of the years ago. They won their the paperwork regarding his move toIn a rain-delayed match Set 277 to win, the West fourth day with Junaid first Test in 59 attempts at Eastlands having been assured Citywhich began last Thursday, Indies fell for 181 all out as Siddique making a smart home to Zimbabwe four have sole registration of the striker.Bangladesh with scores of Mahmudullah ripped 78. years ago. Tevez, the only player to win the238 & 345 beat West Indies through the batting order Siddique joined Iqbal and South American player of the year award three seasons running, won the Olympic gold medal with Argentina in Athens in 2004. He was at Old Trafford as Sir Alex Ferguson's side lifted successive Premier League titles, becoming a crowd favourite as he scored 34 goals in 99 league and cup starts. United said in June that they were willing to pay the £25.5m to turn the striker's two-year loan move into a permanent five-year deal but Tevez decided to move on. Argentine international Tevez scored 15 goals last season but was often on the bench for key games and was wary of not getting enough first-team football ahead of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.