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She had promised God and she was determined to keep her promise. Grateful to Him for blessing her womb after years of barrenness, Hannah handed young Samuel to Eli, the priest, with the words, “For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of Him: therefore also I have lent [given] him to the Lord; as long as he liveth he shall be lent [given] to the Lord” (1 Samuel 1:27-28a, KJV). Samuel was not only asked of and received from God (v.20); now he was being given back to Him.
On this point, Bible scholar Matthew Henry writes, “(1) Whatever we give to God, it is what we have first asked and received from Him. All our gifts to Him were first His gifts to us. Of thy own, Lord, have we given thee, 1 Chronicles 29:14, 16. (2) Whatever we give to God may upon this account be said to be lent to Him, that though we may not recall it, as a thing lent, yet He will certainly repay it, with interest, to our unspeakable advantage.” Reread the second point – “Whatever is lent to God . . . He will certainly repay it, with interest, to our unspeakable advantage.” So how did God repay Hannah?
Remember, before God answered her prayers, Hannah longed for children but “the Lord had shut up her womb” (1 Samuel 1:5-6, 11). One child would have been enough for her; however, God was not finished. The narrative continues, “And Eli blessed Elkanah and his wife, and said, ‘The Lord give thee seed of this woman for the loan which is lent to the Lord.’ And they went unto their own home. And the Lord visited Hannah, so that she conceived, and bare three sons and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before the Lord” (1 Samuel 2:20-21). For the act of “lending” her firstborn to the Lord, she who was barren was “repaid” with interest – five more children! She went from being seen as a cursed woman to one who was blessed to her “unspeakable advantage!”
God is no man’s debtor (Mark 10:28-31). As Creator and being all-sufficient within Himself, He is never in debt to anyone. Everything that we have – the house, the car, the finances, the children, and everything else – come from Him “and of thy own have we given thee” (1 Chronicles 29:13-14). In other words, we are giving back to God what was already His and was always His. However, it is comforting to know that He often rewards those who joyfully give back to Him from what they have been blessed with. And when He does, it is often “with interest.” Awesome God; amazing grace.
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It was a momentous occasion last week in Plantation, Florida at the Island Space Caribbean Museum, which played host to VP Records’ Matriarch, Patricia Chin (affectionately referred to as ‘Miss Pat’’), as part of Jamaica Consul General Oliver Mair’s Lecture Series. The discussion and Q & A session with Miss Pat was moderated by Calibe Thompson. Located inside the Broward Mall, the Island SPACE Caribbean Museum (which was co-founded by David Muir) is the first and only brick and mortar pan-Caribbean heritage museum in the USA. A chief purpose and mission of this colorful museum is to showcase the history and vibrant culture of the Caribbean diaspora.
Consul General Oliver Mair Lecture Series 2023 – VP Records’ Matriarch, Miss Pat – (Island Space Caribbean Museum – Plantation, Florida)
Jamaican Culture and Music Icon
Regarded as the ‘Godmother of Reggae’, Miss Pat told the story of VP Records from its humble beginnings in Kingston, Jamaica. Of course, we all know that since then the iconic VP Records has grown into a behemoth of a record label that is much heralded throughout the world. This one-of-a-kind and intimate opportunity to hear Miss Pat tell her story in-person was memorable indeed, and apart from Consul General Mair, there were several other notable attendees were on-hand as well, including: Angela and Howie Chin of VP Records as well as other family members; Dr. Lydia Malcom of Authentic Behavioral Health, LLC; David Muir (Street & Lifestyle Photographer – ‘Pieces of Jamaica’); Eddy Edwards, CEO of Jamaican Jerk Festival USA, Inc.; Cheryl Wynter Public Information Officer at Consulate General of Jamaica. Miami; and Copeland Forbes, who is one of the most consequential figures in the history of modern Jamaican music.
Consul General Oliver Mair Lecture Series 2023 – VP Records’ Matriarch, Miss Pat – (Island Space Caribbean Museum – Plantation, Florida)
Consul General Oliver Mair Lecture Series 2023 – VP Records’ Matriarch, Miss Pat – (Island Space Caribbean Museum – Plantation, Florida)
Consul General Oliver Mair (left), Copeland Forbes (3rd from left), Calibe Thompson (far right) Lecture Series 2023 – VP Records’ Matriarch, Miss Pat – (Island Space Caribbean Museum – Plantation, Florida)
Consul General Oliver Mair (left), Copeland Forbes (3rd from left), Calibe Thompson (far right) Lecture Series 2023 – VP Records’ Matriarch, Miss Pat – (Island Space Caribbean Museum – Plantation, Florida)
Kingston Native with Global Impact
Patricia Chin grew up in the heart of Kingston, Jamaica. VP Records was created in 1979 by co-founders Patricia, the “P” and Vincent, the “V”. Over the 40 plus years that have passed since then, and VP Records—which began as a small used-record shop in Kingston called Randy’s Record Mart—grew into a central pillar where reggae music is concerned. It would be remiss to not note that ‘Miss Pat’ and her late husband, Vincent “Randy” Chin’s Randy’s Record Mart and Studio 17 is where the careers of artists, Bob Marley & the Wailers, and Toots & the Maytals got their start. And they all had magnificent and unforgettable careers to say the least. A Grammy winning record label, the tentacles of the VP Records reggae empire have indeed stretched across the world. As such, VP Records has since grown to become the largest reggae record label in the world. The legions of reggae and dancehall aficionados and fans the world over are certainly thankful for ‘Miss Pat’ and VP Records family for their ground-breaking contributions to reggae and dancehall music.
Consul General Oliver Mair Lecture Series 2023 – VP Records’ Matriarch, Miss Pat chats with Calibe Thompson – (Island Space Caribbean Museum – Plantation, Florida)
Consul General Oliver Mair Lecture Series 2023 – VP Records’ Matriarch, Miss Pat chats with Calibe Thompson – (Island Space Caribbean Museum – Plantation, Florida)
Up Close and Personal with Miss Pat
Following Miss Pat’s insightful presentation chronicling her and her late husband’s journey in building the mighty VP Records, she took the time to take photos, as well as sign autograph copies of her book, titled: “Miss Pat: My Reggae Music Journey.” This fantastic event was made possible with the support of Dr. Lydia Malcom of Authentic Behavioral Health, LLC and her husband, Mr. Waynewrite Malcolm.
Consul General Oliver Mair Lecture Series 2023 – VP Records’ Matriarch, Miss Pat – (Island Space Caribbean Museum – Plantation, Florida)
Consul General Oliver Mair Lecture Series 2023 – VP Records’ Matriarch, Miss Pat – (Island Space Caribbean Museum – Plantation, Florida)
Consul General Oliver Mair Lecture Series 2023 – VP Records’ Matriarch, Miss Pat – (Island Space Caribbean Museum – Plantation, Florida)
Consul General Oliver Mair (left) Lecture Series 2023 – VP Records’ Matriarch, Miss Pat – (Island Space Caribbean Museum – Plantation, Florida)
Consul General Oliver Mair Lecture Series 2023 – VP Records’ Matriarch, Miss Pat (Island Space Caribbean Museum – Plantation, Florida)
Photos by Nick Ford
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Jamaican Olympic champion Hansle Parchment took to social media on October 2, 2023, to dedicate the silver medal he received at the 2023 World Athletics Championships tournament to his coach of 14 years, Fitz Coleman. In regard to the dedication, Parchment posted, “He deserves this as much as I do,” gaining cheers and praise from his social media followers and displaying one of the character traits that have made him a favorite among track and field fans worldwide.
Special Meaning of Medal
Parchment noted in his social media post that the World Championships in Budapest was special to him and that the silver medal meant a lot. His Facebook post described Coleman as a friend and mentor in addition to being his athletics coach, adding that Coleman “has been a guiding force in all my achievements” and that he wanted “to send a heartfelt thanks” to his coach with his dedication of the medal.
Parchment’s Career Achievements
The Jamaican field athlete specializes in the 110-meter hurdles and is the current Olympic champion in this event. He won Jamaica’s Olympic trials in 2012 with a then-personal best time of 13.18 seconds to qualify for that year’s Summer Olympics and then went on to win the bronze medal in the 110-meter final with a then-Jamaican record of 13.12 seconds. At the 2015 World Championships, he won a silver medal in the final, and in 2021 took third place in the Jamaican Olympic trials with 13.18 seconds to qualify for the 2020 Summer Olympics. In the 110-meter final at the Olympics, he won a gold medal, clocking 13.04 seconds. He then placed second at the 2023 Jamaican National Championship with 13.13 seconds, a performance that brought him to the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest. In Budapest, he won a silver medal with his then-season’s best time of 13.07 seconds.
Performance at the 2023 Diamond League
Parchment won his first Diamond League trophy in September 2023, in Eugene, Oregon, running the 110-meter hurdles in a lifetime-best and world-best time of 12.93 seconds to defeat American Grant Holloway, the three-time world champion. Parchment’s time in this event made him the fastest Jamaican in the world. Parchment plans to defend his 110-meter hurdles Olympic title at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
About Fitz Coleman
Track and field coach Fitz Coleman is a specialist in hurdling events. He currently serves as the head coach and technical director of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)-recognized High Performance Training Center in Kingston, Jamaica. The Center is responsible for the training of Jamaica’s track and field athletes. Together with Glen Mills, Coleman is a member of the team that coaches Jamaica’s Olympic track team. Coleman has been named Person of the Year by the Jamaica Gleaner in honor of his contributions to sports in Jamaica. Other athletes he has coached include sprint champion Usain Bolt and 400-meter Commonwealth Games medal winner, Jermaine Gonzales.
Photo – Hansle Parchment’s Facebook Page
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Carlet Williams, the House Mother before the CoI
“I got so confused and scared…I tried to find the keys to open the door and I just couldn’t find the keys. Everything I put my hand on a key, I got to look for the hole on the lock to open and I keep trying from one key to the next,” the tearful Williams said.
“While I was trying to open the door, the key fell out of my hands. So I bend down and I start feeling. The girls that were around me were looking…I ended up finding back the keys. I tried and tried… the key fall for a second time. When it fall…I know that I couldn’t help the girls but that didn’t stop me from trying,” she wept.
And despite efforts, the Micobie resident said she failed to rescue any of the students.
“The room was full of girls. They were all jumping and screaming and running. Some of them were on the ground…they were lying there. I couldn’t see but while I walk in the room trying to find my son, felling around, I know I step on some of them,” she said.
In fact, Williams said she had no firefighting training and there was no fire prevention equipment in sight.
She said she eventually managed to exit the female dormitory.
But up to that time, she could not locate Jermone or her daughter.
Carlet Williams, the House Mother.After some time, Williams said she met Jerome’s father, Steve Jerome, who was the first witness to testify before the inquiry, who told her to pick up one of the girls who was lying on the ground. It turned out to be their daughter.
“All I saw was someone on the ground so I just grabbed them…the smoke that time, she passed out so I pulled her to the side,” Williams said.
Eventually, Williams further related, some girls were rescued from the building.
While she had plans to return to the burning building to rescue the trapped girls, Williams said she was unable to.
She said she made her way to the hospital and it was there that she learned that some of the girls had perished in the fire.
Only part of Williams’ testimony was open to members of the media. The remaining was held in camera.
Traditional powerhouses Berbice and Demerara will contest Saturday’s final of the Senior Inter-county 50-over competition, having won their third round matches on Thursday.
Victory for Berbice secured a clean slate of victories, while Demerara’s win was their second in three games. Essequibo registered just a solitary victory, while the Select XI lost all three games.
At GCC: Berbice defeated Essequibo by 17 runs (DLS method)
SUMMARY: Berbice 170-9 from 38.1 overs (Kevlon Anderson 57, Gudakesh Motie 32, Shimron Hetmyer 23; Quentin Sampson 4-25, Antony Adams 2-40) vs Essequibo 115 all out from 24.2 overs (Kemol Savory 32; Romario Shepherd 4-11, Shamar Joseph 2-16)
Batting first in a rain-affected game at ‘Bourda’, Berbice made 170-9 from 38.1 overs. The defending champions were in early trouble at 15-3 and then 82-6 with Kevin Sinclair (3), Rampertab Ramnauth (4), Seon Hetmyer (3), Shimron Hetmyer (23), Romario Shepherd (0) and Clinton Pestano (7) all dismissed.
It took a seventh-wicket partnership of 54 between Kevlon Anderson and Gudakesh Motie to give the innings impetus.
Anderson topscored with 57 off 72 (8x4s), while Motie made 32 off 25 (2x4s, 3x6s). Quentin Sampson, who shared the new ball, picked up 4-25 off 9.1 overs, accounting for the key wickets of Hetmyer brothers, Shepherd and Sinclair.
Experienced left-arm spinner Antony Adams took 2-40.
Essequibo, faced with a revised target of 133 from 29 overs, folded for 115 in 24.2 overs with Shepherd doing the damage with 4-11 and Shamar Joseph backing up with 2-16. Kemol Savory topscored with 32.
At Enmore: Demerara defeated the Select XI by seven wickets
SUMMARY: Select XI 204 all out from 39 overs (Christopher Barnwell 77, Junior Sinclair 32, Joshua Persaud 29; Ronaldo Alimohamed 3-44, Chandrapaul Hemraj 2-41) vs Demerara 205-3 from 41.2 overs (Tagenarine Chanderpaul 93*, Mavindra Dindyal 43, Chandrapaul Hemraj 30, Akshaya Persaud 21*; Jonathan Rampersaud 1-28, Aryan Persaud 1-29, Jeremiah Scott 1-32)
Christopher Barnwell struck his second successive fifty to lead the Select XI to 204. The right-hander struck eight fours and three sixes his 77 off 71 to follow up his even-fifty in the last match against Berbice at the same venue.
Skipper Junior Sinclair made 32 and Joshua Persaud 29 as Ronaldo Alimohamed took 3-44 and part-time spinner Chandrapaul Hemraj 2-41.
Tagenarine Chanderpaul then followed up his unbeaten 70 in the last game against the Essequibo with 93 not out as Demerara coasted to victory at 205-3 from 41.2 overs.
The West Indies Test opener faced 126 balls and struck 10 fours in an innings that anchored the run-chase.
Hemraj (30 off 27- 3x4s, 2x6s) dominated an opening stand of 39 with Chanderpaul, before Chanderpaul and West Indies Under-19 batter Mavindra Dindyal put on 83 for the second wickets to bat Essequibo out of the game.
Dindyal made 43 off 58 (4x4s) and skipper Tevin Imlach made five, before Chanderpaul and Akshaya Persaud (21*) closed out the game with an unbroken fourth-wicket stand of 68.
Saturday’s final is slated for the GCC ground, Bourda, with action starting at 09:00h.
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Lewis Hamilton: “As a sport we have to continue to work on our inclusivity. Diversity continues to be an issue.”
Hamilton to wear rainbow helmet
Lewis Hamilton will race in Qatar wearing a helmet painted with the rainbow flag in support of LGBTQ+ rights, which are restricted in the Gulf state.
Displays of the rainbow flag were a contentious point early on during the Fifa World Cup in Qatar last year.
F1’s position is that it hopes by racing in countries with human rights records that have been criticised it will raise awareness and lead to long-term change.
Hamilton, who also wore the helmet the last time F1 raced in Qatar in 2021, said:
“It’s always good and well raising awareness for things, but it is more about the work that is done in the background and the conversations you continue to have to have.
“And it’s such a big machine to shift. It is a whole country that is very young. It has taken the West a long, long time to get to where they are.
“All we can do is try to be positive when we come to these places and take the opportunity – that’s why I continue to wear the flag here.
“In 2021 it was nerve-wracking because I didn’t know how the country would react. But it was amazing when I do meet people who are incredibly grateful for utilising the platform for something like that so they feel included.
“As a sport we have to continue to work on our inclusivity. Diversity continues to be an issue.” (BBC Sport)
Guyana Revenue Authority, Guyana’s main tax regulator, recommended that the audit, which identifies US$214 million in questionable spending by ExxonMobil’s local subsidiary from 1999 to 2017, be finalised.
But it recently came to light that staff from the Natural Resources Ministry engaged the company on that spending. The company, according to Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, provided additional documentation that US$214 million was spent and the questionable sum was brought down to about US$11 million and later, US$3 million.
That engagement was not authorised as the government wanted the technical body, the GRA, to deal with the audit.
Bharrat, in his letter, stated that the GRA was indeed the body to finalise the audit and the Natural Resources Ministry’s role included overseeing the process of conducting the audit as per the oil contract and facilitating the exchange of information and documentation among the relevant parties, including the GRA.
“However, based on advice from Mr. Gopnauth Gossai that the initial claim of USD$214,911,994 was reduced to USD$3,414,853.68, I wrote the Guyana Revenue Authority on 28th November, 2022 to confirm this figure by seeking a “No Objection”.
“As recent as July, 2023 Mr. Gossai in a meeting with the Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo and I, reported that the initial sum was reduced to USD$11,497,140 then further down to USD$3,414,853.68. Given that I had written the GRA since November, 2022 and it was established that the GRA’s involvement is necessary to finalise the audit, I was under the impression that the reduced figure was done in collaboration with the GRA,” Bharrat said however.
He added that he only learnt subsequently that GRA did not agree with the move to reduce the claims and instead, the figure in question remained at US$214 million.
A probe was subsequently launched and a report on the investigation was presented to Cabinet on Thursday. Bharrat says now that systems are being established to prevent any such recurrence.
“…. systems will be established to ensure no repetition of this lapse in the future.
“Also, staff members will be (advised) to make full disclosure with all contact and sharing of information with stakeholders in the sector,” he wrote.
This audit is the first ever one conducted on cost claims by ExxonMobil Guyana Limited, previously known as Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL), for the pre-production period.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Shawn Anthony Joseph, a 34-year-old man from No. 76 Village, Corentyne, Berbice.
At the time of his death, Joseph was operating a crane which toppled and pinned him underneath at Parker Street, Providence, East Bank Demerara, at around 11:30 hrs on Thursday.
The crane was fitted with a hammer to drive concrete piles.
A report from Police Headquarters revealed that Tepuri Group, which is owned by Mikhail Rodrigues, called ‘Guyanese Critic’, was contracted to build a wharf at Providence.
The wharf is located on the Eastern side of the Demerara River. At the time of the operation, Joseph was alone in the crane while his brothers, Devon DeSantos, Nigel Bourne and other employees were in close proximity.
“The crane toppled on the wharf, which caused Shawn Joseph to jump out of the operating area of the Crane and fell on the wharf and was pinned by the crane.
“EMT arrived at the scene, where the body was examined and pronounced dead by Doctor Lowe. Workers were interviewed, and efforts were being made to remove the Crane so that the body of Shawn Joseph could be recovered,” the Police report noted.
Meanwhile, at the scene, Rodrigues told reporters that his company adheres to all safety regulations.
“We have been in par with all the safety regulations and requirements.
“He (Joseph) was driving a pile. Some movement happened with the footing of the pile and the crane tilted.”
He added, “We are willing to work with all the bodies, the ministries to ensure that everything that is needed, is provided.”
