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Devcon IV: A Welcome Dose of Humanity

Food with a view: Devcon IV, Prague Congress Centre, 2018

It’s only been a few short months since dipping my toes into crypto full time, but man, does it feel longer. The handful of conferences I’ve been to have spanned the chasm of blockchain, from shillfests to hackathons galore. And sadly, each and every one has left me feel wanting; from dry lectures covering not-so-subtle infrastructure pitches to here’s-our-new-whiz-bang-library-that-utilizes-our-system workshops. I’ve walked away from each event drained from the pitches vying for my attention, technical conversations knee-deep in newly-learned jargon and non-stop transactional interactions with other attendees.

I was starting to lose hope I’d ever find an event with any real substance — one where I’d walk away fulfilled. So I was pleasantly surprised to find something a little different in Prague last week at the annual Ethereum developer conference, Devcon. What I found was something I’d almost given up expecting to see in this space, some humanity.

Quite frankly, I’ve never been to a venue quite like it, and instead of emerging bleary-eyed and run-down each day, I’d walk out invigorated.

The first thing that struck me was the space itself. The Prague Congress Centre is a gorgeous venue with lush view over the city, and tons of natural light. Each day had a wide selection of local and healthy food choices, with reusable plates and utensils to reduce waste. Quite frankly, I’ve never been to a venue quite like it, and instead of emerging bleary-eyed and run-down each day, I’d walk out invigorated.

The next thing I noticed was the tone of the interactions. It’s hard to find people in the blockchain space — including Ethereum — who aren’t constantly pitching themselves, their project and their ideas at you. Yet I noted time and again, that the anxious, sometimes arrogant behavior so common in the industry was much less present at Devcon than at other conferences. Sure, conversations in the hallways were still very transactional, but the tone was more curious than questioning. Perhaps the MC Jonathan Mann and his endearing songs helped set the mood as we laughed along with each other about Ethereum’s woes (Vitalik’s refrain “that didn’t work” for the number of Ethereum 2.0 false starts really hit the mark).

They challenged us all to stand up for the freedoms we espouse.

Another contributing factor to the humanism I felt was the content. As expected, there were deep dives on a number of upcoming Ethereum v2 (ahem Serenity) technologies, yet there were also a number of talks touching on social responsibility. This included Lane Rettig’s presentation on Wednesday (Towards a Socially Scalable Etherean future), Cory Doctorow’s lecture on Thursday (Decentralize, Democratize or Die) and the fireside chat with Stewart Brand — hacker and author at age 79 — at closing on Friday. While the crypto froth of 2017 may have brought a large number of undesirables into blockchain, there is still a strong libertarian undercurrent that these speakers paid homage to. They challenged us all to stand up for the freedoms we espouse. I found their passion for humanity refreshing and inspiring.

The agenda also focused heavily on user experience (UX). There was the implicit acknowledgement of the need for better usability in blockchain — something many of us agree is sorely lacking. UX after all is the intersection between human and machine, and the creation of that interface layer requires both strong technical skills as well as empathy. There were a number of designers in attendance, some of whom volunteered their time each day with UX insight on fledging projects. They not only brought their diversity of experience, but also their refreshing perspectives.

Speaking of refreshing, I also found the Artifaqts artworks to be a fun addition to the week — those computer terminals decked out as sacrificial alters from Dante’s Inferno — they added a welcome creative flair to the conference. Hats off as well to the Hellhound team, who hosted the very fun — and challenging — Escape the Room. We didn’t pass level 3, though I blame myself for that (not to mention those similar-looking shapes!).

The effect was… stunning. I found myself sneaking off there a number of times to meditate and unwind.

Finally, I have to mention the Neptune room. It was put together as a sensory reprieve from the intensity outside. I’m a sucker for acoustic instruments, world music and soundscapes, so needless to say Neptune was my heaven. The artist Laura Inserra performed on instruments from around the world into microphones arranged in an inner circle, with corresponding speakers placed in a circle outside. The audience was encouraged to bask in the space between, lounging on beanbags and ottomans, as she mixed acoustic sounds with prerecorded soundscapes underneath the flow of responsive LED lights. The effect was… stunning. I found myself sneaking off there a number of times to meditate and unwind. Kudos to whomever in the conference organizing committee pushed for it. I felt truly privileged to have experienced those performances each day.

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I never thought I’d find a tasteful decompression within a conference. Inspiring and nourishing. Chambers of AWE at #DevCon, performed by @laurainserra https://t.co/R3nCGzdCiI

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So all that said — how can the event improve?

As an engineer in web technologies, I’ve been to a number of JavaScript (JS) events in recent years. The JS space — and umbrella organization JSConf — works hard to be inclusive, with strict Codes of Conducts (Devcon has one as well), open budgets, a commitment to more diverse speakers and safe spaces for those from underrepresented groups. Diversity of backgrounds, ideas, opinions and perspectives is one of those things that people don’t even realize are missing until they’ve experienced the difference. I think Ethereum and the Devcon team still have a ways to go to make the conference more open and inviting for all. As a small example, I felt uncomfortable with one of the jokes in the keynote, but had no forum to raise concerns (other than this open Ethereum one Lane just announced). When I spoke of this to other attendees, most rebuffed any concerns I had, rather than trying to imagine scenarios where someone might be uncomfortable, or even unsafe, in a space they find “harmless”.

Another process the JSConf events practice is opening up the Call For Presenters (CFP) selection so anyone can see all the submitted talks that the chosen were taken from. This gives attendees a peek behind the curtain at what kind of content the community is submitting, and what the organizers have prioritized. There is also a tendency at JSConf events to include surveys after talks to ensure speakers’ receive feedback, hopefully improving their craft. I would have dearly loved to see improvements there, as a number of speakers have a ways to go to make more approachable and engaging sessions.

In terms of engagement — I think there was room for more interactivity. One of the more enjoyable sessions during the week was a workshop on Building Bounties Based Products to Change the Gig Economy. It was designed as an unconference — topics were suggested and voted on initially, then we were encouraged to split up into fresh pairs to discuss, before bringing ideas back to the whole group. What I appreciated the most about the session was how inclusive it was — everyone had thoughts and ideas on online reputation, ethics and quality assessment, and all disciplines were welcome — developers, designers and product managers (among others) were all able to add their thoughts and opinions.

We are a rich community, and we can do so much more than just drink and talk.

While that workshop was a good step, I feel there’s even more audience participation we can foster at events such as these. We are a rich community, and we can do so much more than just drink and talk. We all have knowledge and experience to bring to bear, so I’d love to see more discussions around topics such as personal freedoms, human connection, empathy to our fellow beings and social responsibility.

Devcon IV really impressed me. It showed me that while the blockchain space is awash with wealth, ego and arrogance, there are some trying to do and be more. I commend the Ethereum Foundation for their efforts and hope to help do my part to give back to the community to help strengthen it.

A huge thank you to the organizing committee of Devcon. I know from experience how much work goes on to organize a developer conference, and for 3000-odd people to walk away smiling, an army of people have to be thanked.

Disclaimer: While I was at Devcon on behalf of Havven, these opinions are my own.

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I have been wanting a motorcycle since I got my regular drivers license, but persuading my parents has proven difficult, as always. My mom seems to be fine with it but my dad, who is normally the one to crush such ideas, is actually considering it if I research the financial aspect of a motorcycle vs. a car. I would appreciate it if anyone had information about how much insurance would go up (I'm 17 so it's probably too expensive already), regular maintenance costs of motorcycles and cars, and anything else relating to the total cost of both. I have about 2500 dollars saved up, and my mom said she would personally loan me up to 1000 at a lower interest rate than the bank, but I could probably take out a loan on top of that, but I would rather avoid that if I can. I am specifically looking at sport bikes, especially the kawasaki ninja 250R because of what I heard, It's reliable, a great beginner's bike, and it's a lot cheaper than other companies I have researched. I simply want a motorcycle even if it's slightly more expensive than a car because I have always liked motorcycles, but nonetheless my father told me to research the financial side of things, so any information is greatly appreciated. And by all means, if I am misinformed about anything like my notion on the ninja 250R, please tell me.""

Car Insurance As A 2nd Driver?

It is cheaper for me to be named as a second driver on MY car, with someone who has 4 years no claismand has been drivin ages, but if i was too hav a crash in the car would he lose his no claims?? and also he has a car 2, so if he claims of the insurance for my car, will this in anyway affect his insurance for his car?? cheers""

How much is motorcycle insurance on average?

I'm looking at a 2013 Victory Boardwalk. My parents are going to make me pay the insurance for it but I don't know how much it's going to be. It's Progressive Insurance by the way.

Teens do any of you have any kind of insurance?

I ask this because im bored and I realized that there are so many kinds of insurance Automobile Insurance Commercial vehicle Insurance (busses and trucks) Homeowners Insurance Renters Insurance Disability insurance Cell Phone Insurance Life Insurance Travel Insurance Troll Insurance There are so many different kinds of insurance AM I RIGHT?

How much do you pay for full coverage car insurance?

i'm 19 and going to buy a car soon but i'm trying to get a ball park figure on how much i can expect to pay

Can I expect a better rate switching to new provider?

I have the same auto insurance for last three years. Can I expect a better rate switching to another provider?

How to get a good quote for my car insurance?

basically, i've got 1 year no claims with direct line car insurance for the past year( only 1 year driving experience). i was paying 85 for fully comprehensive, and was 24years old when applied for the insurance. i just received a letter from direct line for my renewal, and now it's gone up to 109. i was wondering what might cause it to increase, and if now am over 25years should i really inform them (if it's gonna make a difference). is it advisable to switch to another company for maybe cheaper deals?! p.s i have a vauxhall calibra year 1995""

Does a single man in his 20's need health insurance?

My boyfriend is 25 and does not have health insurance, does he heed it?? Does he need life insurance, or any other type of insurance??""

Van insurance for youngsters?

I'm 17 and i do Motocross and because of this i need a van to transport my bike to and from tracks (i don't want to get a trailer) it will only be used on weekends, but i am getting ridiculous insurance quotes. where can i get good insurance for young drivers?""

When does health insurance kick in when you start a job?

I've never had a job with insurance. I'm hoping that I finally receive my first full time job with a company (I'm a recent grad). I'm in desperate need of health insurance to take tests on my heart but it's so expensive! So if you start a job, usually how long does it take to be able to take advantage of having the health insurance?""

I need to find out what company offers affordable....PRIVATE INSURANCE...?

I am looking to buy private insurance for a short term. Does anyone know of insurance companies in Utah that offer affordable, decent health insurance for families?""

""If you can't afford car insurance, then you can't legally drive. If you can't legally drive, you can't...?""

If you can't afford car insurance, then you can't legally drive. If you can't legally drive, you can't get to your job. If you can't get to your job, you lose your income. How is this fair????""

Is there a insurance company in Minnesota that covers infertility?

What is the cheapest most affordable medical insurance for me?

I am 25 , married and unemployed but my husband makes more money than the minimum so I can't get an insurance based on income need. Also, I can't be on his insurance either because then he would have to pay $300 more per month. I need an insurance though because I need to get check my thyroid function( been having serious issues) plus next year I plan on getting pregnant so I will def need an insurance. Any suggestion on what insurance will be the cheapest and most affordable for me?""

Huoniao 125-8 Insurance?

What are some sites to do a comparison on car insurance?

I'm a 21 year old college student and a worker at a fast food restaurant who lives in California. I'm planning on getting a car soon in the future but I want to find out on where I'm at when it comes to payments in car insurance. Is there any comparison sites that can provide me at least some general ideals when it comes to car insurance payments?

What is the cheapest Auto Insurance Company for male teens?

Insurance company's Screw teens so much, what are some of the cheaper company's? I have gotton quotes from $107 a month to $250 a month and everywhere in between for just state minimum liabilty""

Insurance for Pregnant Women?

hello does anyone know where I can find a low cost insurance that covers everything for pregnant women including doctor visits & delivery,,,in Southern California. Discard Medi-Cal & AIM, since i dont qualify :(""

How much would car insurance cost under these conditions?

-15 -Texas -1995 mustang gt conv. -both parents will have insurance -car is fully paid off I would like to know what insurance would cost when i turn 16 as well.

Uninsured parked car got hit. Am i covered by their insurance? MASSACHUSETTS?

My car has been parked outside of my house due to no insurance. BUT it is still registered... In the state of MA it is illegal to not have insurance, especially on a car that I have a loan on. The accident was a hit and run, but the police found him and got all his information and he said his insurance will take care of it and he is taking full blame. I am wondering since i DO NOT have insurance, will i still be able to receive payment from his insurance company to fix my car?""

Home insurance comparison?

Considering switching home insurance carriers. The North Carolina Rate Bureau (NCRB) rate and premium for a policy period from May 18, 2013 to May 18, 2014 is $770. The insurance company's proposed rate and premium is $984. This represents a 28% increase over the NCRB rate and premium. Our assessed home value is $525,000. We hold other policies with USAA (auto, life), but have not gone with them for home because the feedback we've received insofar as home has not been favorable. I welcome your home insurance insights, thank you.""

What are some sites to do a comparison on car insurance?

I need info about maternity Insurance?

I currently have insurance through assurant health and I am looking to add maternity insurance. I was contacted by an agent asking me what deductable I wanted a 10 thousand or 5 thousand deductable. The thing is I heard that I may be eligible for medicaide. My husband only makes about 30,000 a year and I am a full time sudent. I am unsure what to do as I am completley in the dark about the situation. Please someone give me some insight thank you""

California renters insurance?

I reside in california and i am going to rent an apartment. Is personal liability required in renters insurance or is it optional?

Roommates car insurance company wants my car insurance info?

My roommate just changed her address told her car insurance provider she moved in with a friend. Her insurance company wants my car insurance info. Why? Do I have to/need to supply this? What are the positives and or negatives to doing this? Could it make my insurance go up? Note: We are not under the same company or policy for that matter. Thanks

What medical tests should a 53-year-old man have?

I know there's tests that men should have when they're around the age of 50. My dad hasn't been to the doctor for years because he doesn't have health insurance or a job(he's living with my grandma who's 76). He's resisted going to the doctor and says I'll go once I get a job but he's not really been trying. My brothers and I are worried and some have even offered to pay for a doctor's visit but he's just said no and that he can wait. I'd like to know what tests he should have and how much they cost on average. He's been a generally healthy man, but skin cancer runs in our family and when he was around 40 he had a thing growing on his neck that was some sort of cancer. He had it removed and it hasn't come back but it there some sort of test for things like that? All three of my brothers and I are either English or History teachers and if what my dad needs is affordable we'd all like to pitch in. I know this is sort of scatterbrained- I'm in a rush, so thank you if you can answer this in advance.""

How much is Liability insurance on a 16 year old's car?

How much would it be if i wanted to get Liability insurance on a car?

I do not have any health insurance. Where can I find a psychiatrist to talk to in VA that is affordable?

Go doctor's without insurance?

i haven't been feeling well and i think it's about time i have a check up at a clinic....im interested in a walk in clinic that's not to expensive because my insurance does not work here. anyone know any good clinics around buena park, california???""

Should fat people and smokers get a discount on their health insurance?

Fat People Cheaper to Treat, Study Says Preventing obesity and smoking can save lives, but it doesn't save money, researchers reported Monday. It costs more to care for healthy people who live years longer, according to a Dutch study that counters the common perception that preventing obesity would save governments millions of dollars... -- AP/wired.com, Feb 6, 2008 http://news.wired.com/dynamic/stories/O/OBESITY_COST?SITE=WIRE&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2008-02-05-02-58-08""

National insurance for under 16s?

If a 14 year old set up an online business in england, when it comes to paying taxes how can they fill in the tax form if the don't have a national insurance number. Can a 14 year old have a national insurance number??""

Who's car insurance pays for an accident?

I lent my grandson my car one day while his car was in the shop and he had an accident. Who's insurance covers it

Where do i get a cheap auto insurance company?

Car Insurance Question?

I'm going home for the holidays in December and want to borrow my dad's truck for the 3 weeks I'm there. Does my insurance policy (currently drive a Prius) cover me for driving my father's vehicle? Does his policy cover me driving his vehicle?

Insurance on a 92 Vtec honda prelude?

approx. what would insurance on a 92 Vtec Honda prelude be for a Canadian 17 year old guy with with a successfully drivers education course completed? and if possible what would be the cheapest place to go for my insurance?

What to do with a conditional discharge and a car insurance?

My friend had a court on 25/08/2012, where he has been conditionally discharged for 12 months. His car insurance was due to be renewed on 28/08/2012. He was buying the car insurance ...show more""

Do you have to have a care to have car insurance?

I am not ready to purchase a car, however I figured if I started paying car insurance now, when I am ready to purchase a car I wont have to pay so much to start the policy. Is this true?""

No name cheap auto insurance for new driver? Please?..?

My friend is 19 and she got her license less than a year ago. She has a car and is paying $200 per month on it and she needs insurance or she'll lose her car. However, every company out there wants her to pay between 400 and 600 dollars a month. Is there any cheap no name insurance that she can get? Anything less than 400 would be great..preferably between 200 and 300..but she'll take what she can get. Oh and she has gotten a ticket for speeding and she can't get on her moms insurance. She needs basic full coverage. Please help..""

Why do i need car insurnace?

give me 7 reasons why i need car insurance

Anyone know of affordable dental insurance for western Ky? ?

i need to have dental work done, but no insurance.""

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Bajan Newscap 11/23/2017

Good Morning #realdreamchasers. Here is your daily news cap for Thursday 23rd November, 2017. There is a lot to read and digest so take your time. Remember you can read full articles via Barbados Today (BT), or by purchasing Daily Nation Newspaper (DN).

MOTTLEY: NEVER AGAIN – Barbados Labour Party leader Mia Mottley says she will not be appearing before the Barbados Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s (BCCI) annual discussion as Opposition Leader again. She made this veiled announcement about her future yesterday after the BCCI event at Hilton Barbados, as she thanked the private sector entity for having her in attendance. “I’ve been here in 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017; all as Leader of the Opposition. Whatever happens, I will not be here as the Leader of the Opposition again,” she added. During her speech, Mottley, who was Opposition Leader from 2008 to 2010 and since 2013, made the case for the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) to be elected to office in the next election. She assured the business community that, if given a chance, the Bees would be able to remedy the country’s problems. Mottley said despite a plethora of challenges facing Barbados, the problems could be fixed. “What you need is a government that is fit for purpose in this country. There is nothing so wrong with Barbados that cannot be fixed with a strong dose of leadership,” she said to rapturous applause. She also said it was time for the people and businesses to stop being guinea pigs for Government. Mottley reminded the business community that Barbados was now ranked 175th out of 197 countries in economic growth, and had fallen another 15 places in the Ease of Doing Business Report. She also said the island had dropped in ranking from five to 72 in the 2016 Global Competitiveness Report. She said no data was submitted for the report in 2017. Additionally, she reminded the gathering of the taxes instituted by the current administration such as a 2008 cellphone tax and a gaming machine tax. “We don’t only have to tax and spend to trigger growth. How we legislate, how we facilitate, how we regulate, all of these things trigger growth.” Mottley said the fix would not be easy once elected to office. However, she offered a number of solutions, such as reverse mortgages, the repealing of the National Social Responsibility Levy and the restructuring of the taxation system. (DN)

IMF: CUT SPENDING – An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team has left Barbados convinced that Government is not doing enough to fix its fiscal problems. Judith Gold, head of the IMF delegation that conducted the annual Article IV consultation between November 7 and Tuesday, is therefore urging the Freundel Stuart administration to cut its spending further. Failing this, the island’s debt problems would continue, she warned. The IMF is also offering its help to Government. It “stands ready to assist the Government of Barbados, including through continued policy dialogue and technical assistance”, Gold said. During its visit to the island, the team from Washington met with Minister of Finance Chris Sinckler, Acting Central Bank Governor Cleviston Haynes, Minister of Industry Donville Inniss, Leader of the Opposition Mia Mottley, senior Government officials, and representatives of the private sector, labour organisations and academia. In a statement released after departing the island, Gold said while continued strong growth in long-stay tourism supported Barbados’ economic growth, fiscal consolidation was contributing to a slowdown. The economist said “substantial further fiscal effort is needed to decisively place the debt on a downward trajectory”. Gold said Government’s adjustment strategy should focus on addressing the high transfers, containing other current expenditures and maintaining a strong revenue effort. The IMF also wants Government to focus on structural reforms “to support growth and improve the business climate for domestic and foreign investment are also urgent. The IMF representative also suggested that Government’s “ambitious” May 30 Budget was likely to miss its targets due to National Social Responsibility Levy exemptions, lower than expected non-oil imports, shortfalls in some other revenues, and high transfers. (DN)

HIGH HOPES – Government is projecting savings of over $3 billion over the next two decades under the new Barbados National Energy Policy 2017–2037. The use of consumption fuel by vehicles is also to be slashed by about half from 11,000 barrels per day to 5,400 barrels per day, with the country scheduled to realize a 75 per cent reduction in the use of fossil fuel-based energy over the next 20 years, and an equal percentage increase in renewable energy usage. Earlier this week, energy officials outlined the key objectives of the new policy, which is scheduled to go before Parliament soon for approval. Last year Government spent just over US$300 million or about seven per cent of the country’s gross domestic product on the importation of fuel, down from the US$450 million in 2015. Acting Chief Project Analyst in the Division of Energy Bryan Haynes said the policy should result in stability of local energy prices, stronger regulation and greater reliability, and energy security and affordability. Based on the policy, by 2037 Barbados should be generating 20 per cent of its energy from natural gas; 30 per cent from biomass; 20 per cent from wind; 15 per cent from solar and 15 per cent from bio-fuels. Haynes said the new framework should result in at least a 22 per cent saving in terms of electricity consumption. (BT)

TAX AMNESTY DRAWING TO A CLOSE – Taxpayers have less than a week to participate in the Tax Amnesty programme which draws to a close on November 30, 2017. The amnesty was announced in May during Minister of Finance Chris Sinckler’s Budgetary Proposal as an additional period for taxpayers to benefit from the waiver of penalties and interest on taxes owed to the Authority.Manager of communications and public relations at the Authority, Carolyn Williams-Gayle, indicated that there were currently no plans to extend the six-month amnesty beyond the November deadline. The taxes eligible for the waiver of penalty and interest in this Tax Amnesty programme are Value Added Tax (VAT), Land Tax, Income Tax, PAYE and Corporation Tax. Williams-Gayle urged taxpayers to use these last few days to make the necessary arrangements to bring their tax arrears up to date. Application forms for the Tax Amnesty Programme may be collected from the Authority’s offices the Treasury Building, Weymouth Corporate Centre, Warrens Tower II, Holetown and Southern Plaza Oistins or downloaded from the Authority’s website at www.bra.gov.bb. (DN)

ANTI CORRUPTION BILL NEEDS FIXING – The Barbados Labour Party’s (BLP) Integrity Commission Bill has a number of grey areas and shortcomings which need to be examined. Alicia Archer, a member of Integrity Group Barbados, said they were supportive of anyone who would take “a direct challenge to corruption” which they believed was becoming entrenched in society. Speaking to Starcom Network’s David Ellis yesterday, Archer said they would also like to have dialogue on the proposal. She gave the thumbs up to the investigative powers of the commission and its ability to summon people in the same fashion as a judge of the Supreme Court. However, one concern was the subsequent turning over of prosecution to the Director of Public Prosecutions. “If you have a director with a certain level of fortitude, fine. However, if you have somebody who is politically affiliated, or who literally does not have the testicular fortitude to carry the prosecution through, then the work of the commission is stymied,” she said. “Perhaps it would be better if the commission itself were able to prosecute the criminal acts that are discovered or come up duringthe course of its investigation without having to pass it off to another entity.” The BLP proposal also precluded investigation into matters that fell under the purview of another public official. She cited the example of the Auditor General and asked if those would be excluded. Additionally, the protection for whistle-blowers also needed to be made clearer, as well as term limits for members of the commission, who also needed the assurance that they would not be victimised for decisions taken while on the commission. Last Saturday, shadow attorney general Dale Marshall announced that a BLP administration would lay an Integrity Commission Bill during the first sitting of the House of Assembly if it formed the next Government of Barbados. It comes as Barbados fell 16 places in Transparency International’s ranking of the least corrupt countries in the world, landing at 31 out of 176. The ruling Democratic Labour Party piloted anti-corruption legislation in 2012, but it has never been proclaimed. (DN)

LABOUR DEPARTMENT WARNS OF ‘MODERN DAY SLAVERY’ – The Labour Department will not tolerate any practices that do not conform to this island’s labour laws, Acting Chief Labour Officer Victor Felix has warned. Addressing the opening of a one-day labour management relations seminar at the department’s Warrens Office Complex on Wednesday, Felix encouraged labour officials to report any suspected cases of forced labour, pointing out that this was one of the areas the department was keen on stamping out. “Sometimes we think that in Barbados there is not that particular challenge with forced labour, but we know, and are aware, of the emergence of what they call ‘modern day slavery’, where persons are misled into believing they are travelling to Barbados for a legitimate job offering and when they turn up they realize they are working in something else, other than they have been extended. “So we will want to do all in our power to move away and ensure that those kinds of things do not happen in our jurisdiction. And where we have any sense that they might be occurring, that we draw it to the attention of the authorities,” he told the gathering of private and public sector labour officials. During today’s seminar, which forms part of the labour department’s education and sensitization efforts on labour standards and practices, participants will, among other things, examine various aspects of the labour laws as they discuss some challenges and potential solutions. (BT)

FIRE OFFICERS CALL IN SICK AT GAIA – Firefighters had to be called in from stations around the country to man the station at Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) this morning, after fire officers posted there reportedly called in sick. The last-ditch effort prevented any disruptions and ensured the smooth flow of air traffic throughout the day, official sources said. According to the sources, eight officers were scheduled to be on duty for this morning’s shift, but most of the drivers failed to show up. A representative of the Barbados Fire Service Association would only confirm that a number of officers had indeed reported sick. However, one person with intimate knowledge of the officers’ grievances complained that conditions at the Paragon facility were far from adequate, and that the firefighters had reached the tipping point because their repeated appeals for improvements had fallen on deaf ears. The source further stated that not even a visit by Attorney General Adriel Brathwaite last year had spurred the airport authorities to repair the “rundown” facility. “The officers are constantly complaining and the Attorney General even visited last year and they still have not looked at the building. This is ridiculous. Here you have the fire department telling businesses that they must have an emergency escape, yet officers are expected to function at a station that does not have one.” Barbados TODAY visited the airport fire station today and confirmed that the buzzer was indeed not working, as the team was unable to attract the attention of anyone inside. (BT)

PUBLIC NOTICE – The public is being asked to note that the Police PABX system at the Operations Control is temporarily out of order. The public is therefore being advised to contact the nearest police station in the event of an emergency, or telephone numbers 43007254, 4307255, 4307240. (PR) (BT)

UPDATE: LUTHER THORNE MEMORIAL CLOSED – Twenty-eight students and staff members at the Luther Thorne Memorial Primary School were today treated for respiratory ailments as a result of smoke inhalation. A statement issued by the Queen Elizabeth Hospital said it received an emergency call from the school around 11:45 a.m. and an emergency response team comprising of three ambulances, six emergency medical technicians and two ambulance officers, led by consultant in the Accident and Emergency Department Dr David Byer, were dispatched to the scene. Seventeen people were treated at the scene and discharged, two patients were transported to the Sir Winston Scott Polyclinic, two were taken to the Edgar Cochrane Polyclinic, and the other seven were transported to the hospital’s Accident and Emergency Department. (BT)

CANTEEN ATTACK – Parents of students attending Ellerslie are fed up with the state of affairs at that school. Emotions came to a boil yesterday morning at the Black Rock, St Michael secondary school, following an incident where a schoolboy was chopped across his hand by a cutlass-wielding student during a vicious lunchtime attack in the canteen. According to reports, the fourth former lost several fingers on the right hand and also received a deep wound just above the elbow. Investigations by the DAILY NATION revealed the violent attack stemmed from a fight two weeks ago. Police public relations officer, Acting Inspector Roland Cobbler, said a 17-year-old student suffered several lacerations to the right hand, with one of the fingers being severed while another was partially severed. (DN)

TEACHERS WANT ACTION AFTER ATTACK – The two teachers’ unions are calling for urgent action from the Ministry of Education and related agencies in the wake of yesterday’s cutlass attack on a student of Ellerslie Secondary School. President of the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT), Pedro Shepherd, recalled the union being taken to task a few years ago when it expressed concern about the violence in schools and described school compounds as “war zones”. Last night he told the DAILY NATION he had a “serious problem” with the level of violence being displayed, especially since yesterday’s was the second incident involving a cutlass in recent weeks. “The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Defence and Security, and maybe the Attorney General’s Office, are going to have to look at this matter seriously, in terms of when these offences are committed, what are the repercussions for these persons who are involved in these situations. We cannot continue to treat children who want to behave like adults as children. “I think the law has to be changed to accommodate these types of incidents – to treat them as adults. And if the child, certainly, cannot be incarcerated, I believe that parents are going to have to take some responsibility,” he said, adding that the victim could just as easily have been a teacher. (DN)

IT WAS SELF-DEFENCE – A 57-year-old man was granted $3,000 bail today after appearing in the District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court on an assault charge. Hal Fernando Boyce, of Blanch Gap, Westbury New Road, St Michael, pleaded not guilty to assaulting Adrian Fields on November 21, occasioning him actual bodily harm. “It was in self defence,” Boyce told Magistrate Kristie Cuffy-Sargeant in the District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court this morning. With no objection raised to his bail, Boyce was released after his surety was accepted. He returns to court on March 3. (BT)

ST MICHAEL MAN CHARGED WITH THE DEATH OF JUNE KNIGHT – Twenty-seven-year-old Daniel Haynes will appear in the Holetown Magistrates Court tomorrow in connection with the death of accident victim June Knight. Haynes of Jackmans, St Michael was charged with causing death by dangerous driving, driving without due care and attention and driving without reasonable consideration for others using the road. Knight, was struck by a car driven by Haynes while jogging along the Arch Hall section of the Ronald Mapp Highway on Saturday, October 21. (BT)

CHELTENHAM HELD – A 33-year-old labourer, who allegedly escaped police custody, has been remanded to Dodds. Romel Rico Cheltenham, of Stadium Road, Bush Hall, St Michael, was not required to plead to the indictable offence that having been arrested for burglary on November 16, he escaped District ‘A’ Police Station with the use of force. He is further accused of damaging a drink machine belonging to Vending Plus Inc, without lawful or reasonable excuse, on that same day. While pleading not guilty to that charge, Cheltenham admitted before Magistrate Kristie Cuffy-Sargeant to entering the home of Otis Bovell as a trespasser on November 9 and stealing a $2,800 television, a $500 cellular phone, a $600 PlayStation and $2,400 in cash. He also owned up to burglarizing the home of Gracie Newsam-Cadogan while she was sleeping and stealing a $350 tablet and a $600 cellular phone. The labourer further admitted to entering Skeete, Best and Company, a local chartered accountancy firm, and stealing two laptops worth $2,980 and two bottles of wine worth $20. He will be sentenced on those three charges when he returns to the No.2 District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court on December 18. (BT)

STRAKER GRANTED BAIL – Twenty-two-year-old Nayib Straker was today granted $8000 bail with one surety after being charged with the death of Bentley DeCoursey Belgrave. Straker, of Doughlin Village, St Andrew appeared before Magistrate Wanda Blair in the Holetown Magistrates’ Court. He was charged with causing death by dangerous driving, driving without due care and attention and driving without reasonable consideration for others using the road. Belgrave, who visiting Barbados at the time of his death died on November 4 at Pleasant Hall, St Peter after the vehicle in which he was a passenger collided with a car being driven by Straker. Straker will re-appear in court on May 15, 2018. (BT)

RICHARDS PLEADS GUILTY TO DRUG CHARGE – A 30-year-old man has one month to pay the court a $750 fine if he wants to avoid spending time at Dodds prison. When Andre Isiah Richards, of Jordans Land, St George, appeared before Chief Magistrate Christopher Birch he pleaded guilty to having 14 grammes of cannabis in his possession on November 20. The illegal substance was found in his bedroom when police executed a search warrant at his home just before 8 a.m. on that day. “That is mine officer. That is just a lil shake off I had there,” he reportedly told the officers at the time. In the docks of the District ‘C’ Magistrates’ Court he told Birch that the police did not come to the house for him but “when they came I was smoking . . . so I owned up to what was there”. If Richards fails to pay the fine he will have to spend three months at the St Philip penal institution. (BT)

PARRIS OUT ON $9000 BAIL – A 25-year-old farmer was released on $9,000 bail after appearing before Magistrate Kristie Cuffy-Sargeant in the District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court on a drug related charge. Tramaine Javon Parris, of Parks Road, St Joseph, pleaded guilty to possessing one gramme of cocaine, which was found in his possession on November 20. However, he pleaded not guilty to assaulting Special Constable Larry Babb in the execution of his duty on the same day, and was not required to plead to the indictable charge of escaping custody at Central Police Station with the use of force. Prosecutor Sergeant Cameron Gibbons did not object to bail, but requested that conditions be attached if Parris were to be released. The accused man must report to the District ‘F’ Police Station every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday before noon with valid identification. He was also ordered to stay away from Brownes Beach and its environs. Parris returns to court on March 1 when he is expected to know his fate on the cocaine charge, while the remaining cases against him will continue. (BT)

CIBC FIRSTCARIBBEAN ASSISTS DOMINICAN STUDENTS – As many residents of hurricane-ravaged Dominica start to put their lives back together, a number of Dominican students studying at the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies continue to experience difficulties. Five of them recently received a contribution from CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank to assist them with the purchase of their groceries and toiletries for the month. In accepting the donation, they shared some of the difficulties that had led them to seek assistance. One young lady’s mother has lost her job while others do not have homes and their families are busy trying to get a roof back on their family homes. Another’s father is a farmer who has lost his entire crop and the family’s only source of income. All of these make it very difficult for the families to send money to Barbados for their children studying at Cave Hill. Others depend on the Dominican government for a monthly stipend to cover living expenses, but they have not been able to get any of those funds since the passage of the hurricane. As a result, they explained, the Cave Hill Campus has agreed to defer the payment of the campus fees for this semester until the next semester, giving them time to get their lives back in order. The presentation from CIBC FirstCaribbean will cover the groceries and other incidentals for the five students for at least one month. In answer to the question of what was their greatest need, they confirmed that groceries are the immediate need but one student stated that she would really like to go home for Christmas as she wanted to see her family and her home even though she was aware that the home she left is not the same as it now has no roof and her family is sheltered from the elements by tarpaulins. (DN)

KOLIJ RULE POOL – So Harrison College made another splash in the pool. What else is new? The Crumpton Street kids dominated the Inter-School Swimming Championships yet again, having easily defended both the girls’ and boys’ titles once more with nary a threat yesterday at the Aquatic Centre. Led by the indomitable Danielle Titus, Nkosi Dunwoody and their huge horde of national swimmers, Kolij thrashed age-old adversaries Queen’s College by more than 100 points in both standings to win a sixth straight girls’ crown and a seventh successive cup in the boys. The meet merely served as an extended coaching session, with Dunwoody winning all six of his events to help Harrison College amass 291 points in the boys’ table as opposed to QC’s 190. Yet the other race was even more lopsided after Kolij (360) almost doubled their rivals’ point-tally (190) in the girls. (DN)

ARCHER LANDS BIG BASH PICK – Barbadian fast bowling star Jofra Archer has been snapped up by Hobart Hurricanes for the seventh edition of Australia’s Big Bash League which bowls off next month. The 22-year-old Archer, who is currently representing Khulna Titans in the Bangladesh Premier League, has been called up to replace England’s Tom Curran who was drafted into the Ashes squad following injury to fellow speedster Steven Finn. Archer, a former Barbados Under-19, made his name for English County Sussex in the recent first-class season, claiming 61 wickets at 25 runs apiece and scoring 638 runs at an average of 45. Archer’s rise to prominence has been a fairy-tale one. Brought in at the latter stages of the 2016 season for his first-class debut, he snatched 23 wickets in six matches to secure a contract extension for the following season. The right-armer then led the Sussex attack brilliantly, taking 84 wickets and scoring 764 runs across all three competitions, to emerge as the club’s Player-of-the-Year. Cricket Tasmania chief executive Nick Cummins said there was already excitement at the Hurricanes surrounding Archer’s arrival for the December 19 to February 4, 2018 tournament. (DN)

Brathwaite into ICC Test top 20 – West Indies opener Kraigg Brathwaite has broken into the top 20 of the ICC Test batting rankings, after rising one place in the latest release on Tuesday. The right-hander is coming off a modest two-match series against Zimbabwe earlier this month where he scored 121 runs from three innings at an average of 40. He endured a difficult home series against Pakistan with just 101 runs from six innings, but has made steady progression up the rankings since then, especially following the three-Test tour of England where he averaged 47. Brathwaite, 24, has emerged as the Windies batting leader in recent years and averages 36 from 42 Tests. He is currently in New Zealand with the Caribbean side preparing for the two-Test rubber there starting next month. Brathwaite is the only West Indies batsman in the top 20, with the next best being in-form right-hander Shai Hope who lies 25th. Fast bowler Shannon Gabriel has remained 20th in the bowling rankings, following on from a decent tour of Zimbabwe where he took five wickets in the two Tests on flat tracks in Bulawayo. The Trinidadian is the highest ranked West Indies bowler, with leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo lying 23rd and seamer Kemar Roach, 24th. All three will line up in the imminent series against the Black Caps. Australian Steve Smith leads an unchanged top four in the batting rankings while Englishman Jimmy Anderson remains top of the bowling charts. (DN)

WRESTLERS IN BEACH BATTLE – Barbadian wrestlers had contrasting results against the region’s best combatants in the Regional Beach Wrestling Championships during the second edition of the Barbados Olympic Association’s Invitational Games Beach Festival last weekend at Pirates Cove. The primary school division saw keen competition. Rabecca Williams, of Wrestling Pandas, was given a run for her money by Young Dragons’ Shamiyah Forde. With a single leg, Forde took down Williams to gain an early two-point lead. Though Williams’ game plan lacked the usual Cuban-style approach, she equalised before going on to win with a one-pointer take-down during the two-minute regulation period. In the Under-18 category, Barbados’ Jalen Stoute had a tough time facing Suriname’s Dutch-styled duo of Nawien Bepat and Stephen Brunings. Bepat went on to win that division while teammate Brunings took silver and Stoute had to settle for bronze. After two tough battles to eliminate his opponents, Widesh Ramcharan emerged winner of pool one in the men’s Under-80 kg category. Ramcharan’s teammate Micha Williams became victorious in pool two but lost to him during the playoffs to become champion. The men’s over-80 kg category, containing elite local athletes as well as those from Trinidad and Tobago, Cuba and Suriname, proved the toughest and most competitive of the championships. The Trinidad and Tobago world ranking Sambo athlete, Martin Joseph, used some superb take-downs when he met up with 260-pounder Leandro Dongo of Suriname. Joseph held his own during the battle but lost to Dongo 3-2. (DN)

GUARD OF HONOUR – Mere weeks into his posting to the Magistrates’ Court, security officer David Livingstone Bynoe prevented what could have been a major security incident at the Coleridge Street compound. It was Bynoe who stopped a man, intent on entering the precincts, who was later found to be carrying a gun. On Tuesday, the former Barbados Defence Force soldier was showered with praise and gifts and hailed as a hero in a ceremony attended by magistrates and members of the Registration Department in a ceremony in Court No. 1 of the District “A” Magistrates’ Court. But the security officer stressed he was just doing what his job commanded him to do. And he would do it again, if the need arose. (DN)

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