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RUSH Monthly magazine Issue 5
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38th Independence celebration
Going under the theme
Breaking all Barriers;
Striving for Greater
Achievements under
One Flag, the national
stadium came alive on
Tuesday as hundreds of
people display of patri-
otism and their partici-
pation in the cultural
celebration of Gre-
nada’s 38 year of inde-
pendence at the na-
tional stadium.
Independence Day
celebration commenced
with a cultural pageant
and military parade, the
forming of the national
flag by school children
and Venezuelan par
troopers.
Making a formal ad-
dress to the nation was
Prime Minister Tillman
Thomas, he called on the
nation to be mindful of
the difficult economic
times approaching that
is affecting the world.
Although the feature
seems bleak he is quite
hopeful that Grenada
will pull through.
The result of the Prime
Minister’s Best Village
Competition was also
revealed and Petite Mar-
tinique emerged as over-
all winner in the areas of
culture, food and the en-
vironment.
38th Independ-ence celebration
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Message from the Editor and Co-Editor
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Local Feature 3
Regional feature Regional Story
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Local story Regional Story
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Musical Feature Local Story
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Inside Sports Money report
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Sister Isle Petite Martinique winner of the best village inde-pendence competition
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Volume 1, Issue 5
TEAM RUSH
RUSH TV TEAM
Rohan Bernard - Executive Producer
Bernadette Julien - Office Manager
Raynelle Benjamin - Research Officer
Andrel Mc Millan - Technical Director
Wayne Francis Wright- Camera/Sports
Commentator
Sheena Duncan - News Anchor/Reporter
Rawle Patterson - Community Reporter
Maryann Tauofiq-Obst - Community Reporter
Welcome again to this the fifth issue of RUSH Magazine. In this issue we celebrate with Petite Martinique the winning of the best village independ-
ence competition.
Our local reporters visit the home work club in Clozier St. John’s where by their own initiative persons have come together to perform home works revi-
sion classes for exams.
We also celebrate the life of Dudley Thompson of Jamaica on his death at the age of 95 and pay living tribute to David
Rudder.
Editor: Raynelle Benjamin
Welcome once again to another RUSH publication. Grencomm continues to push ahead by offering the public the latest
cutting edge in technology.
RUSH TV has introduced added pro-gramming in its effort to continue to ex-pand its program selection. RUSH TV now produces its own weather reports which shows up to date weather in Gre-nada and the Caribbean as well as three
and five day forecasts.
Please continue to tune in and support RUSH TV as we expose Grenada to the
world.
Co- Editor: Rohan Bernard
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Volume 1, Issue 5
Local Feature Homework club
On the outskirts of St. John is the
vibrant farming community of
Clozier, this small but vastly
spread community have came
together and formulated a com-
mendable project for the young
people of the community.
A homework club for all age
group from primary upwards has
been running in the area for over
2 years, but with a more in-depth
look , and from speaking to the
committed tutors, it is evident
that it is much more than just a
homework club.
The homework club was initiated
by Iva Williams which is the co-
ordinator of the club and Junior
Charles.
According to Williams, she said,
“The club started on the 10th of
October, 2011, and is presently
running under the group (Clozier
Development Committee). Chil-
dren are assisted with their
homework from school and are
given additional practice ques-
tions.”
Another tutor Joan Charles
stated, “I have dedicated myself
to assist students especially those
that have a low level of literacy
and numeracy. Children are
given assistance by professional
and certified assessors, which
would in turn deliver a report to
the tutors after assessment.”
She further said, “Our goal is not
only based on assisting students
with their homework but to build
the overall development of the stu-
dents.
For instance, recently the club has
introduced a personal development
program which basically is aimed
to develop a high level of confi-
dent and self upliftment within the
students.”
Thus far, the homework club has
an approximate of 30 students.
The procedures are that the stu-
dents are given a registration form
in which the parents has to fill out
stating their approval of the stu-
dent/s attendance to the classes.
Coordinator: Iva Willams
Tutor: Joan Charles
Concord Waterfall St. John
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Volume 1, Issue 5
Regional feature Dudley Thompson - Jamaica Hero
After his war service he returned
to Jamaica, joined the People’s
National Party and was among
the leaders who championed the
cause of the disgruntled return-
ing servicemen.
He was a graduate of Mico Col-
lege and his academic brilliance
won him the coveted Rhodes
Scholarship which he took up at
Oxford University, graduating
with an MA in Jurisprudence and
was called to the Bar at Gray’s
Inn in London in 1950.
While in England, Mr. Thomp-
son was a colleague of Messrs
George Padmore, CLR James
and Kwame Nkrumah.
Ambassador Thompson, who
was president of the
The Hon. Dudley Thompson OJ, QC
who died in New York at the age of
95 was a genuine Jamaican hero
whose important contributions extend
beyond this island to the Third
World, Africa and the African dias-
pora.
Indeed, his years of service and advo-
cacy on behalf of the African people
influenced the Organisation of Afri-
can Unity to name him an ‘African
Legend’.
War veteran, lawyer, politician, gov-
ernment minister and ambassador, his
stature is not fully appreciated be-
cause he was a controversial politi-
cian associated with the Green Bay
operation in which he said “no angles
died”. However, he later issued a
public apology, a precedent which
others who have far more to apolo-
gise for should follow.
He was a Flight Lieutenant in the
Royal Air Force during World War
II, a rare distinction for a black man
from the colonies.
Jamaican Bar Association
and was appointed Queen’s
Counsel in 1963, established
his early legal practice in
Tanganyika (later renamed
Tanzania).
Fortunately, he chronicled
these exploits in his 1993
book: From Kingston to
Kenya. The Making of a Pan-
Africanist Lawyer. These
efforts were the start of his
life-long anticolonial, anti-
imperial struggle which char-
acterized his tenure as minis-
ter of foreign affairs during
the Michael Manley Govern-
ment of the late 1970s when
he defended Cuba’s right to
self-determination and the
countries of the Non-aligned
Movement.
Ambassador Thompson’s
goals, spirit,
conduct and
accomplish-
ments were
heroic. His
life is an
inspiration
to all who
seek justice
and devel-
opment for
the people
of Jamaica and the African
diaspora.
Hon Dudley Thompson
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Regional story Fast ferry service coming to Eastern Caribbean
A fast ferry service for the
Eastern Caribbean is to be es-
tablished, Transport Minister
Devant Maharaj announced .
Speaking at the post-Cabinet
news conference at the Diplo-
matic Centre, St Ann's, Maha-
raj said the company manag-
ing the service, Fast Carib-
bean Ltd, has agreed to pro-
vide 100,000 seats per year at
a special price of US$10 a
ticket but the average price for
citizens of Trinidad and To-
bago would be between
US$25 and US$35 a seat. The
ferry will also carry goods.
Maharaj said a Cabinet ap-
pointed team is in negotia-
tions with the company to set
up the ferry service.
He stressed though that the ini-
tiative was a private sector one
and that Government would be
putting no cash in the ser-
vice."This fast ferry proposal
which the team would be review-
ing proposes to launch the ser-
vice in 2012 and it would be
headquartered in Port of Spain,"
he said.
Phase one of the service will
offer trips to the islands of Gre-
nada, St Vincent and the Grena-
dines, St Lucia and Barbados.
Fast Caribbean Ltd, Barbados-
based consortium, will charter
from owners Montrose Global a
112-metre wave piercing cata-
maran similar to those operating
on the Trinidad and Tobago
route," Maharaj said.
He said a minimum capital start
up of US$12 million was
required for
the service. But he noted that the pri-
vate sector team was proposing to
raise some
U S $ 2 0
m i l l i o n .
F o r e i g n
A f f a i r s
M in i s t e r
Suru jrat -
tan Ram-
b a c h a n
said the
ferry
would help promote tourism, while
Trade Minister Stephen Cadiz said it
would bring cheaper freight charges
for businesses in the region. Govern-
ment first announced its intention to
have a ferry service linking Trinidad
and Tobago and the Eastern Carib-
bean in September 2011 and invited
proposals from suitable investors in
October 2011.
Five companies responded and Fast
Ferry Caribbean Ltd was selected.
The Cabinet appointed team charged
with reviewing the company's pro-
posals comprises the Permanent Sec-
retary of the Ministry of Transport,
the CEO of the Port Authority of
Trinidad and Tobago, a representa-
tive of the Ministry of Finance and a
representative of the Ministry of At-
torney General.
Devant Maharaj
Fastferry Service soon to come in the Eastern Caribbean
Surujrattan Rambachan
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Volume 1, Issue 5
Local story Gilbert responds to firing
Based on the reason for-
warded to me, the Prime Min-
ister decided to terminate my
appointment over a letter that
I penned, while serving as
Minister of Communications,
Works and Public Utilities,
and addressed to Harbor
Holdings’ Company.
That sort of letter, which is
standard operating procedure
of governments and do not
need cabinet approval, is de-
signed to keep potential inves-
tors interested in a country
while the executive body de-
cides on a course of action on
any particular matter.
Prime Minister Tillman Thomas
asked his excellency Sir. Carlyle
Glean, to revoke the appointment of
the Hon Joseph Gilbert as a Minister
of Government and he gave the fac-
tual basis for his action.
Disgraced Minister Hon. Joseph Gil-
bert responds to his sacking by Prime
Minister Tillman Thomas and I quote
“On Tuesday, January 19th, I received
a telephone call from Prime Minister
Hon. Tillman Thomas informing me,
and confirming that he had relieved
me of my portfolio as Minister for the
Environment , Foreign trade and Ex-
port Development.
We are all cognizant of the fact that
under the Constitution of Grenada,
the Prime Minister has the right to
decide who should serve in his cabi-
net and who should not.
It is Ludicrous for anyone to
suggest that any one minister
could give a license for some-
thing as the operation of a ca-
sino or any other gaming en-
terprise. In fact as I under-
stand it, not even the cabinet
can do this, since it will have
to be a matter for parliament.
The Honorable Prime Minster,
in his address to the nation
said he has always dealt with
his ministers with fairness and
even-handed. This statement
comes into questions when
one examines, for example,
the situation in 2010 relating
to the Sewang One World is-
sue.
As part of the Sewang Discus-
sions, the Prime Minister was
made to sign a memorandum
of understanding; an MOU
that cabinet was unaware of
Finance Minister Hon. Nazim
Burke embarrassed the Prime
Minister by telling the nation
that Prime Minster Thomas
should not have signed the
MOU. The Prime Minister
brushed aside the issue, with-
out as much as a word of rep-
rimand to anyone. We respect
his right to do so; but I’m just
pointing out the facts.” End of
quote.
Hon. Joseph Gilbert
Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas
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after Moscoso pardoned them
shortly before the end of her
term in office.
Volume 1, Issue 5
Regional Story Panama Luis Posada Carriles extradition sought
A
Panamanian attorney recently ap-
plied to the Supreme Court of
Justice for the extradition to Pa-
nama of Luis Posada Carriles. In
2000, Carriles was convicted with
four other terrorists of an assassi-
nation attempt on the Cuban
leader Fidel Castro which, if per-
petrated, would have resulted in
the death of hundreds of people.
Silvio Guerra, one of the prose-
cuting attorneys present at the
trial of Posada, Gaspar Jiménez,
Guillermo Novo, Pedro Remón
and César Matamoros, reported to
the press that he had asked the
Supreme Court, in conjunction
with the Panamanian Foreign
Ministry, to present an extradition
order to the U.S. government.
Guerra recalled that this case be-
came "a mockery of Panamanian
justice," when Mireya Moscoso,
then president, pardoned the ter-
rorists a few months after they
were convicted.
The international record on the
four terrorists of Cuban origin
shows that other countries, such
as Venezuela, have also applied
for their extradition, but without
results, Guerra added.
"My concern is that the extradi-
tion application made by the Re-
public of Panama is also included
in this record, in the name of
Panamanian jurisdiction and via
Foreign Ministry channels," he
stated.
Posada Carriles, Jiménez, Novo
and Remón left Panama for the
United States on August 26, 2004,
Luis Posada Carriles
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Musical Feature Tribute to David Rudder
Volume 1, Issue 5
Rudder has performed with Barry
White, Billy Ocean, KC and the Sun-
shine Band, Third World, Steel Pulse,
Musical Youth, The Miami Sound Ma-
chine and Chalice. His track “ The
Hammer”, hit the American Jazz
Track..
David Rudder’s phe-
nomenal record still
stands; Young King, Na-
tional Calypso Monarch,
Road March King, and
winning Panorama tune
all in one Year, 1986.
“Bahia Girl” also sang in
1986 would become the
theme song for a major
motion picture, “Wild
Orchid” starring Mickey
Rouke and Jacquline
Bisset.
David Rudder was born in Bel-
mont Trinidad in 1953. He grew
up near to a pan yard and a
shango ground where all little
boys dreamed of becoming en-
tertainers.
After stepping away from his
role as lead singer in the brass
band Charlie’s Roots, he entered
the calypso tent as an individual
singer stamping his individual
blend on the market.
1988 was one of his finest years
when he sang Bacchanal
Woman and a superb commen-
tary “Panama”.
Rudder blended a variety of mu-
sical voices, pop, jazz, blues and
calypso. His music crosses gen-
eration, nationalities and race.
His distinctive style left his crit-
ics speechless.
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Volume 1, Issue 5
Ambassador from the Republic
of Korea to Grenada Kwon
Young – Kyu, was treated to
lunch at the Belmont estate in
St. Patrick hosted by honorary
council of the Republic of Ko-
rea in Grenada Jerry Seals as a
part of his farewell treat after
Segment 1 Headline News
Segment 2 From Our Local Reporters
Segment 3 Local Feature
Segment 4 Regional News
Segment 5 Regional update
From Our Regional Reporters Regional Feature
Segment 6 Wayne On The Run
Segment 7 Inside Sports
Segment 8 Music and Culture
RUSH TV PROGRAMME
Local Story Korean Ambassador
strengthening of the possibilities
for potential growth between the
two countries is expected despite
the end of his tenure.
Delegates present were RUSH
TV’s Einstine Louison and
Garvey Louison, OAS Representa-
tive Terrance Craig and former
Agricultural minister and parlia-
mentary representative for the area
Roland Bhola.
the announcement of the end
of his term on March 2012 as
ambassador .
Yong –Kyu a Graduand from
the department of political sci-
ence and international relations
at the Korea University in 1980
was successful in his career
throughout his life.
Ambassador Seals stated that
the close relationship between
Grenada and Korea has been
great, promoting free ex-
change.
Addressing the media Kwon
Young – Kyu stated that the
Kwon Young - Kyu
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Volume 1, Issue 5
Inside Sports New world record set as Grenadian sailor Sam Goodchild and co skipper Conrad Colman win 2nd leg of the Global Ocean Race
British-born Grenadian
sailor Sam Goodchild
and his New Zealand
co-skipper Conrad Col-
man have set a new
world record in the
Global Ocean Race as
they completed the
grueling 7,500 miles
second leg nonstop sail
from Cape Town,
South Africa to Welling-
ton, New Zealand.
Sam Goodchild, a naturalized Grenadian citizen,
has lived in Woburn, St. George, Grenada since
he was 4 months old. He comes from a sailing
family who inspired him to spend most of his life
in and around sailing boats. At present, he is a
full time racing sailor in the UK where he special-
izes in the very competitive and extremely de-
manding area of shorthanded racing, single-
handed or two up. He is among the youngest
holders of the Yacht master qualification, and in
2008 became the UK RYA Youth National Rac-
ing Champion.
Recognized as the youngest team in the double
handled class 40 race, the 22 year old
Grenadian and his 28 year old Kiwi partner,
crossed the finish line in first place on board
their Akilaria RC2 Class 40 Cessna Citation,
after 30 days, 22 hours, 20 minutes and 40 sec-
onds of adventurous sailing. In the process,
they netted the maximum 30 points for that leg
of the competition.
According to Sam’s father, Bob Goodchild, “I
have watched Sam grow in and on the sea.
From the age of five he was sailing himself
around the bay with his two year old brother
for crew. He is a complete natural with boats
and has impressed all who sailed with him. I
could not be more proud of him and his
achievements.”
The Grenada Board of Tourism joins with the
Marina and Yachting Association of Grenada
to both congratulate and commend Mr. Good-
child and his family and colleagues for this
major achievement. RUSH TV would also like
to add its congratulations to Mr. Goodchild on
his awesome achievement and wish him all the
best in all his future endeavors, Grenada is be-
hind you and we are very proud of you.
Sam Goodchild
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Volume 1, Issue 5
Money Report Micro financing in Jamaica
Operating out of its owner's
home, Henlon Brown Capital
(HBC) started as a micro financ-
ing business in December 2010.
"I'm coming from the financial
industry where I used to work
with credit unions. I would ask
myself 'Why is it that I must
have some money sitting in the
bank, when it can be used to my
advantage?" said Aidin Brown,
the company's president and ceo.
"I went ahead and started (and
we now) provide personal loans
to persons that are employed and
to an extent small business
loans."
The initial start-up, though diffi-
cult to source funding, was a lot
easier paper-wise said Brown,
the third nominee in the Ob-
server's new start-up programme.
"I am familiar with setting up
businesses, registering them be-
cause I help others to do this. I'm
in the business of consulting so I
just got the relevant documents
and that was it."
The company, which is staffed by
five people, provides loans from as
low as $1,000 to $50,000. He said
g iven t he ir c ircumstances
"Sometimes someone just wants
$1,000 to borrow for the day and
they can pay it back the next day
or the next two days."
HBC is preparing to expand its
operations as it moves into a per-
manent base in the Corporate Area
by month's end.
"The business has been doing
well. We see where we are able
to survive. Our challenge is the
amount of money that we lend
because some people want more
than the 50 (thousand dollars)
but we are not able to do that just
yet."
The future of HBC is not yet
drafted however; Brown said he
is "looking into bill payment and
some other areas." And even as
he overcomes his own business
challenges, he encourages other
young entrepreneurs to go into
business but only after thinking
it through.
Aidin Brown
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