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Privy Council rules in landlord’s favour

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The Privy Council ruled in favour of a landlord who appealed a decision over his deceased tenant’s daughter’s rights to renew a lease for a parcel of land.

The Privy Council handed down the judgment on Monday, giving Mohan Jogie the green light to sell his land at 100 per cent of its market value.

In 2012, Angela Sealey, the daughter of his deceased land tenant Cynthia Abbott, took him to court.

Abbott had leased the parcel of land at Bhagoutie Trace in San Juan from Jogie’s family.

Court documents said the lease was to last for 30 years and, at any time during the first 30 years, Abbott or her successors could renew once for a further 30 years.

The first period of 30 years of the lease expired on May 31, 2011.

Abbot died on December 21, 2006, without a will and had given no notice to renew the lease before her death.

On January 11, 2011, a few months before the expiry date of the first 30 years, Sealy gave Jogie a renewal notice.

She alleged that before and after May 31, 2011, the landlord attempted to prevent her from entering the land.

On February 1, 2012, she began legal action as the “representative” of her mother’s estate.

At that stage, Sealey had not obtained the grant of administration.

She submitted to the court that she was entitled to buy Jogie’s land at 50 per cent of the market value or not at all if she chose to remain a tenant paying a nominal rent.

She won three times —at the High Court and the Appeal Court on her substantive claim. In addition, she successfully resisted Jogie’s application for permission to appeal to the Privy Council.

A reserved judgment containing three separate decisions from Lord Burrows, Lady Arden, and Lord Leggatt, the Privy Council comprehensively reviewed the law from 1603 to date.

They unanimously upheld the landlord’s appeal reversing the decisions of the High Court and Appeal Court in their entirety.

Court documents said their decision was based on the relation back doctrine that could not validate the daughter’s lease renewal. That would undermine the landlord’s vested proprietary rights, causing unacceptable uncertainty for the landlord.

It was also because the relation could not validate an invalid claim when it commenced.

Attorneys Anand Beharrylal QC, Sian McGibbon and Melissa Ramdial, instructed by Ronald Dowlath, represented Jogie.

Attorneys Keston McQuilkin and Andre Rudder, instructed by Charles Russell Speechlys, represented Sealey.

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Amcham, IDB offer workshop for women

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Dr Shelly-Ann Gadjadhar

The American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago (Amcham) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) are hosting a workshop to offer solutions to the barriers women face in society.

The workshop,Women in the Lead: Mindful Leadership in a Transformative World, will be led by Dr Shelly-Ann Gadjadhar on Thursday.

The programme has been around for five years now and this year, 40 mentees in different fields across the private sector will be paired with mentors aligned to their career goals.

President of Amcham Toni Sirju-Ramnarine said the mentorship programme will remove the barriers that stop women from progressing in the workforce. – Juma Bannister

President of Amcham Toni-Sirju-Ramnarine said, “The goal should always be to remove these existing barriers with more opportunities so that we are empowering both women and men.

“At Amcham, we believe a diverse workplace and society brings about better outcomes for everyone. Ultimately, this is what we are hoping to both inspire and achieve with this mentorship programme.”

The programme is meant to provide a platform for women to develop their leadership skills, increase self-confidence, build social capital, and take ownership of their own personal and professional development.

Carina Cockburn, country manager of IDB, said women will be able to find common ground with their male counterparts as they learn and grow in organisations with the mentorship programme.

“The workplace in which we engage every day has added value because of our presence. By helping each other, we can share the responsibility we have to fulfil our own potential and to act as torchbearers for the women who will follow.”

Carina Cockburn country manager of IDB said the mentorship journey will help women findcommon ground with their male counterparts as they learn and grow in organisational spaces. – Navindra Harbukhan

Gadjadhar, leader of the sessions, educator, attorney and the CEO and founder of Alphastute Ltd, said teaching women about leadership is a great pathway to helping them see themselves as impactful. She said these teachings will also provide women with the knowledge and sovereignty to choose the type of leader they want to be.

“Many women persistently feel like they need to adhere to the ‘follow the leader’ blueprint, and in a transformative world with more agile ways of working, women are having a more powerful say about what it means to lead both professionally and personally. It is this sovereignty of embarking on a personal leadership journey that is disrupting boardrooms and creating waves of change across industries and sectors,” she said.

On the benefits of the sessions, Gadjadhar said they will challenge women to identify ways to create a strong leadership legacy, provide a clearer understanding of their leadership blueprint and how they can mindfully include others on the journey.

The programme has been running since June and will continue through November. It covers women in sectors and industries such as science and maths, technology, engineering and economics, and occupational health and safety.

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Simon van der Linde

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Mi no a muri.

Ta pesey mi no a bisa ayo.

Mi a djis habri mi halanan y bula bay keiro. Boso a keda atras.

No laga tristesa domina boso.

Keda uni un cu otro pa mi alma, esey lo ta un alegria.

Recordami cu hopi amor.

 Cu dolor na nos curason pero conforme cu boluntad di Dios nos ta anuncia fayecimento di:

 Simon van der Linde

Mihor conoci como: “Monchi”

*28 Oktober 1941 – †16 Augustus 2022 

Acto di condolencia y despedida lo tuma lugar diabierna,

19 di Augustus 2022 for di 2’or pa 5’or di atardi na Ad Patres Funeral Home & Crematorium.

Staff y personal di Ad Patres funeral home & Crematorium

ta extende nos mas sincero condolencia na famia di e fayecido.

 

 

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Inflation : vers une grande dérive des esprits ?

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The content originally appeared on: Guadeloupe FranceAntilles

La montée des prix de notre quotidien n’a échappé à personne, ne serait-ce qu’en lisant la presse nationale pour laquelle l’inflation est un des sujets phares de cette année 2022. Avec des tarifs de l’énergie en hausse de 28,5% en juillet sur un an, mais aussi une alimentation plus coûteuse de 6,8% ainsi qu’une augmentation du coût des matériaux de construction de 37,4%, qui fait craindre une éviction de beaucoup de guadeloupéens et martiniquais du marché de l’immobilier,…


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Des jeunes ont découvert l’Assemblée nationale et le Parlement européen

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Pointe-à-Pitre

L’@rthèque Academy, qui œuvre à l’accomplissement de la jeunesse au sein de la Cité, a permis à plusieurs jeunes de côtoyer des députés nationaux ou européens. 

L’engagement des jeunes dans une activité de participation non-conventionnelle est donc ressenti par la jeunesse comme quelque chose de positif assure L’@rthèque Academy. Depuis sa création, l’association pointoise s’implique dans l’accompagnement des jeunes citoyens et s’appuie sur des directives européennes, et notamment un discours de la présidente de la Commission européenne. En septembre 2021 lors du discours sur l’État de l’Union, elle avait annoncé que 2022 serait…


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Solène Cusset est élue Miss Petit-Bourg 2022

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Elles étaient sept à concourir pour le titre d’ambassadrice de la ville de Petit-Bourg. Un show organisé par Prestans Event placé sous le signe de l’Amour. Textes et photos : Michèle SILMON KANCEL.

Solène Cusset Miss Petit Bourg 2022 s’octroie également l’écharpe du Prix d’Elégance.

– MSK

Un premier passage rythmé tient lieu de présentation, avec Solène Cusset et Emily Rinaldo (3ème dauphine) portant une tenue de Gwadvengers du Waka Chiré Band.

– MSK

Les intermèdes musicaux ont été assurés notamment par les artistes Jean-Marc Ferdinand, Gihane et Niko

– MSK

Classée 1ère Dauphine Noëlly Brasseleur remporte aussi les Prix du Costume Traditionnel, du Chorégraphe ainsi que…


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Agnès Cornélie, libraire à Paris, se ressource et s’imprègne du pays

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Morne-à-l’Eau

Originaire de la commune, Agnès Cornélie met en valeur la culture des Outremers dans la capitale française grâce à sa librairie Calypso. Durant ses vacances, la jeune femme prend le pouls de son territoire natal.

Durant la période des grandes vacances, il y a, en Guadeloupe, vacanciers et vacanciers. Les premiers viennent profiter de l’île et de leurs proches. Ils visitent, se détendent, se reconnectent avec leurs racines, afin de reprendre des forces pour la rentrée. Les seconds, plus rares, viennent, tout comme les premiers, faire la même chose mais pas que… Bien que les obligations de leur vie les tiennent éloignés de leur terre natale ou d’origine, ils ont bâti leur activité…


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Tourism secretary: ‘Tobago Carnival ready to stamp its mark’

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Singer Adana Roberts performs as (from left) Education Secretary Zorisha Hackett, Secretary of Settlement, Public Utilities and Rural Development Ian Pollard and Assistant Secretary of Tourism Megan Morrison dance at Shaw Park Cultural Complex on Wednesday. – David Reid

THA Secretary of Tourism and Culture Tashia Burris said the island must be allowed to stamp its mark on the inaugural Tobago Carnival, scheduled for October 28-30.

Under the theme Ritual, Revelry, Release, a preliminary calendar of events was released on Wednesday at a media launch at the Shaw Park Cultural Complex. The launch featured traditional Carnival characters, models in full Carnival costumes, a Tobago rhythm section and a theatrical presentation by the Tobago Performing Arts Company (TPAC).

Burris, in her address, said the Tobago Carnival is a natural progression from the annual Tobago Heritage Festival.

She said when one looks at the story that has been building throughout this year, there is talk of the beautiful heritage woman, and she becomes more beautiful – pregnant with potential.

“Do we know what that baby looks like – that baby is Carnival 2022, that baby is being born on October 28 to October 30, 2022. As you can see with what TPAC has been able to display to you today – rituals, revelry, release – that is the epitome of what Tobago brings to that Carnival conversation.”

She said she has taken note of all the conversations in the space – “some positive, some not so much, but the reality is this: this conversation has become bigger than just a Carnival, this has segue into a conversation about autonomy.”

Secretary of Tourism and Culture Tashia Burris talks about the October Carnival at Shaw Park Cultural Complex on Wednesday. – David Reid

She said the conversation has morphed into whether or not Tobago should seek permission to be as beautiful as she is and whether the island is truly ready to stand on its own.

“I would tell you this – yes, we are. Yes, we are ready to stand on our own because as you can see, with the talent that you have witnessed, Tobago is ready to stamp its mark on the rest of the world when it comes to carnivals. We’ve heard people talk about the Trini-styled carnivals all over the world and that’s fine, that’s a model that works for persons, but you know what – give Tobago the opportunity to create its own style.”

She added: “Give Tobago the opportunity to present to the world a Bago-style carnival, a carnival where we marry the contemporary and the traditional; a carnival where we allow our creatives to turn what is considered mas upside down on its head; a carnival that allows our cultural groups to showcase their talents on the streets of Scarborough at our parade of the bands.

“Allow us the opportunity to grow this baby, to hold its hand and to help it walk.”

Chairman of the Tobago Carnival Committee Meisha Trim said to understand the island’s history is to understand the why.

“It is time for centring as it were, to affirm our magnetism in the form of a unique Carnival expressions. It is indeed our time to centre ourselves and declare our identifiably Tobago stamp on the global calendar of festival events.”

She said the October carnival festivities would reveal hidden treasures of the cultural soul and reshape the carnival experience.

“It would birth a new experience and a unique tourism product. It is my hope that our efforts would define why Carnival in Tobago is a must-do experience; building return visitor numbers and ensuring a memorable experience. Tobago Carnival must be resonant with hope for future engagements.”

Over 30 private events are also listed from September 25-October 30.

Additionally, the event logo was launched, as well as the website, which has since gone live at www.welcometobago.com.

A masquerader, left, dances with a dame Lorraine at the Tobago Carnival media launch on Wednesday at Shaw Park Cultural Complex. – David Reid

The calendar includes five main events hosted by the Tobago House of Assembly: Pan in the Gayelle (October 28), J’Ouvert, Night Mas, Emerge Carnival Masquerade Gala (October 29), culminating with Parade of the Bands (October 30).

There are also a number of private events.

Tobago Carnival preliminary calendar of events

September 25 – Soaked at Roxborough

October 1 – Dream at the Shaw Park Cultural Complex

October 22 – The Hideout at the Argyle Waterfall

October 23 – Revel on the Harbour Master

October 26 – Waddap Wednesday at Canoe Bay

October 27 – Pink Brunch (venue to be announced)

October 28 – Pan in the Gayelle

October 28 – Floats and Bikinis on the Harbour Master

October 28 – Daylight (venue to be announced)

October 28 – Finesse on board the Embassy.

October 29 – J’Ouvert

October 29 – Night Mas

October 29 – Emerge Carnival Masquerade Gala

October 29 – Mud Festival in Crown Point

October 29 – TUCO Tobago Lime at Tropikist Hotel

October 29 – Soiree (venue to be announced)

October 30 – Parade of the Bands

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Policeman to pay over $100k for defaming female colleague

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A male police officer who used a WhatsApp group chat to accuse a female colleague of rendering sexual favours to advance her positions in the profession, was found guilty on Tuesday of defamation.

The defendant was ordered to pay the complainant $75,000 in damages, plus costs, $14,000 on the counter claim he brought against her and which was dismissed, plus $17,000 prescribed cost.

In passing judgment, Justice Frank Seepersad said he found that messages on WhatsApp, which gives a false sense of security that it is a private can be subject to the laws of libel, memes, as well as, online comments.

He said WhatsApp used as a medium to transfer information and discuss issues or events, can give one a misguided measure of security that it is a private forum, but can also be used for the transmission of defamatory content.

He said the forum needed regulation.

“Social media and messaging services are here to stay. They form an integral part of our daily lives but these forums must be managed in a measured manner and restraint has to be exercised.”

The matter before him had its genesis back in January 2020 where both officers were part of a group chat called Central Watch, which consisted of over 211 police officers.

They both commented on a message sent by another member who referred to an officer who had been arrested.

In her statement, the female officer said none of her comments referred to or described the defendant in any way, yet he responded to the message by attacking her professional integrity and reputation while accusing her of criminal conduct.

She contended that the message contained malicious falsehoods, calculated, and in fact, injured her reputation and professional standing. She said it caused her distress and embarrassment, that she was shunned by fellow law-enforcement officers and it exposed her to become a victim of hatred and ridicule.

Seepersad ruled that he found the libel to be significant and grave as the defendant “impugned the claimants honour, professional competence and integrity when he posted that the WPC used sex to get into the Task Force.”

He relied on the acceptance of the defendant that the comment he made was based on his belief that the claimant had slept around to be in the Task Force although there was no evidence to establish justification.

“The statement made was offensive, not only to the claimant, but showed a general disregard for women who are often shamed for their sexuality used to belittle them.”

However aggrieved the defendant may have been, based on the claimant’s post, Seepersad said there was no justification for the attack based on her sexuality.

In doing so, the male officer not only challenged her integrity, but her professional competence in suggesting, on a private chat with 211 of her colleagues, that she got the job only because she slept around.

“Far too often, women are viewed as soft targets. There seem to be social and societal tendency to always objectify women.”

“They are referred to, during Carnival time, as ‘bumpers.’ Images are often readily circulated in social domain, of women in provocative or tight clothing and ultimately, the evidence again establishes that almost a default position.

“Very often when women are being attacked, is either to attach her appearance or her sexuality or the way in which she tries to use her body.”

In the context of the statements being made by the police officer, someone who is entrusted to uphold the law, Seepersad said, “There is cause for alarm because it demonstrates how far we have to go and how much work has to be done for our men to start seeing our women as equals and to understand that their sexuality has not impacted or play on how they perform their functions, neither should it be considered as a criterion for upward mobility within any sphere of operation.

“Any woman who is accused of using her body to advance her prospects at her job would suffer an acute sense of embarrassment and distress by those statements as it significantly also undermines her professional competence.”

The claimant was represented by Kiev Chesney and Chelsea Stewart, while Taradath Singh represented the defendant.

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Caiso offers workshop series for policy implementation

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From left: Content & social media consultant Maiah Cooper, community outreach associate Johannah-Rae Reyes, Caiso director Dr Angelique Nixon, British High Commissioner Harriet Cross; community lawyer Donielle Jones, Caiso director Catherine Shepherd and research associate Kellog Nkemakolam at the launch of Caiso’s Implementing the Way Forward series on July 19 at the Residence of the British High Commissioner. – ROGER JACOB

Private sector and civil society organisations willing to adopt the model workplace LGBTQI+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex) policy developed by Caiso: Sex and Gender Justice can now receive training in its implementation. The NGO has launched a workshop series and educational materials for organisations called Implementing a Way Forward.

Speaking at the launch of the series on July 19 at the residence of the British High Commissioner, Caiso director Angelique Nixon said the model policy and project were an outgrowth of Caiso’s Wholeness and Justice programme, which provided legal, psychosocial, and wholeness development services to members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Nixon said the workplace policy provides guidelines, small and large steps for employees and employers to take. She said the objectives are to eliminate prejudicial treatment, put forward steps for redress, and create awareness and appreciation of workplace diversity.

Some of the issues addressed in the policy include discriminatory harassment, privacy, workplace benefits, employee assistance programme, and a complaints procedure, among others.

The launch celebrated 19 participants from local private sector and civil society organisations, who attended the first round of workshops and outreach efforts.

CAISO research associate Kellog Nkemakolam said the workshop materials, which include videos, case studies, reflections, case studies, and worksheets, were framed in conversational, easy to understand ways which made it easy for people to explore and engage with the concepts presented. A toolkit and video series supports participants and organisations beyond workshop sessions. He said each section was targeted toward employers, LGBTQI+ employees, and non- LGBTQI+ employees.

As an example, the first question asked, what does discrimination look like? The document would inform the employer of their social and statutory obligations to their employees, and give the non- LGBTQI+ employees tools to reflect on the challenges faced by their co lleagues, think about how they might be excluding them, and how they can be allies.

Caiso community outreach associate Johannah-Rae Reyes said three workshop series had been carried out so far. She said Caiso offered three packages to companies which were willing to adopt the policy: a basic implementation package, an intermediate package, and an A-Z custom implementation package.

“The goals of the interactive workshops include getting informed workers talking and thinking about gender and sexuality in the context of the workplace, in healthy ways and oriented towards respect and safety for all; and introducing management to practical tools for policy implementation in order to create an enabling working environment for all. Both of these are ultimately geared towards ensuring that LGBTQI+ persons in TT find an equal place at work.”

Speaking at the launch, British High commissioner Harriet Cross said she was pleased that the embassy was able to provide funding for the launch of the policy.

“Every person should have a fair opportunity in life, no matter who they are or where they come from. The LGBT+ community is not asking for special rights, but for the same rights as everyone else. We must all work to eliminate discrimination in the workplace and ensure fair treatment for all. There is evidence that countries which are more inclusive are wealthier and businesses that take diversity in their workforces seriously are more successful. The UK is proud to support LGBT+ equality by funding this important policy and workshop series.”

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