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Poetic Justice
I Fell In love Dancing
by Catalina Rios
Years ago I danced like that
Like that beautiful young girl
Years ago before my bones ached
And these legs were long and pretty and strong
They would take to the center of the dance floor
With grace
Dancing
Dancing
I fell in love dancing
The drum a heart beat
The piano a small universe
Witnessed the birth of a love like no other
Your hands on my waist
And my dress the color of sea pearls
You take my hand and we walk to the center of
the
Dance floor
Dancing
Dancing
You fell in love dancing
Our children now admire
Our rhythm and grace
And when we dance we forget our pain and
displeasure
Our bodies exhibit a trembling that thrills all
We remember old songs
We explore new music
Opening the way for our grandchildren
Dancing
Dancing
Our children dance.
Here are some Test-Taking Tips that you can share with your child.
Multiple Choices
· Read the whole question before making a choice
· Eliminate the wrong answers before making a choice.
· Check to make sure each answer is next to the right number of letter.
True-False
· Read each sentence carefully.
· If you don’t know the answer guess. Hint; there are usually more true answers than false answers.
· On a true false test, your first answer is often correct, so it’s best not to change it.
Matching
· Do the easiest matches first, and then tackle the tougher ones.
· Ask the teacher if all or only some of the matching choices will be used.
· If a choice can be used only once, lightly cross it out after you use it.
Fill in the Blank
· Read the entire sentence twice to make sure you understand it.
· Look at each sentence carefully for possible clues.
If you’re not sure, take a guess. An empty blank will never be correct
Multiple Choices
· Read the whole question before making a choice
· Eliminate the wrong answers before making a choice.
· Check to make sure each answer is next to the right number of letter.
True-False
· Read each sentence carefully.
· If you don’t know the answer guess. Hint; there are usually more true answers than false answers.
· On a true false test, your first answer is often correct, so it’s best not to change it.
Matching
· Do the easiest matches first, and then tackle the tougher ones.
· Ask the teacher if all or only some of the matching choices will be used.
· If a choice can be used only once, lightly cross it out after you use it.
Fill in the Blank
· Read the entire sentence twice to make sure you understand it.
· Look at each sentence carefully for possible clues.
If you’re not sure, take a guess. An empty blank will never be correct
Caribbean News
St. Vincent & The Grenadines Establishes New Diplomatic Relations
St. Vincent & The Grenadines have established diplomatic relations with Central American Nation of Costa Rica and also with Cuba.
On March 16th 2004, St. Vincent & the Grenadines Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States,
Ellsworth John, presented his credentials to Costa Rican President, Dr. Abel Pacheco and Foreign Minister, Robert Roberto Tovar Faja
They held discussions on the recent trade agreement between Costa Rica and the Caribbean Community (CARICUM). The Haitian crisis was also one of the
topics they discussed.
Mr. John then moved on to Cuba to present his credentials. Ambassador John took time out to visit Vincentian students studying in Cuba.
-Ken Wyllie-
St. Vincent & The Grenadines have established diplomatic relations with Central American Nation of Costa Rica and also with Cuba.
On March 16th 2004, St. Vincent & the Grenadines Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States,
Ellsworth John, presented his credentials to Costa Rican President, Dr. Abel Pacheco and Foreign Minister, Robert Roberto Tovar Faja
They held discussions on the recent trade agreement between Costa Rica and the Caribbean Community (CARICUM). The Haitian crisis was also one of the
topics they discussed.
Mr. John then moved on to Cuba to present his credentials. Ambassador John took time out to visit Vincentian students studying in Cuba.
-Ken Wyllie-
The Silent Caribbean Community
Once again more violence has raised its ugly head in the Caribbean Nation of Haiti. Another leader has been removed from office.
Jean Bertrand Aristide is now exiled. First, let me say that if Mr. Aristide’s governance was bad for Haiti then “GOOD RIDDANCE.”
There are however conflicting reports surrounding the method of departure and that concerns me deeply – as it should any West Indian. On the one hand, the United States
government reports that with rebels closing in, Aristide requested security and an aircraft in order to leave Haiti; therefore, that request was granted.
On the other hand the Haitian President states that after declaring his intention as the elected leader of his country to finish his term, he was kidnapped by U S marines, taken to
the airport and flown out of Haiti.
His attorney complains that he was denied contact with his client by the U S authorities.
Since Haiti is not a colony of the United States, we should urge our leaders to ask questions in order to find out what transpired.
We owe it to the Haitian people and indeed to every West Indian to demand answers. in my opinion, silence on our part is totally unacceptable.
-Ken Wyllie-
Once again more violence has raised its ugly head in the Caribbean Nation of Haiti. Another leader has been removed from office.
Jean Bertrand Aristide is now exiled. First, let me say that if Mr. Aristide’s governance was bad for Haiti then “GOOD RIDDANCE.”
There are however conflicting reports surrounding the method of departure and that concerns me deeply – as it should any West Indian. On the one hand, the United States
government reports that with rebels closing in, Aristide requested security and an aircraft in order to leave Haiti; therefore, that request was granted.
On the other hand the Haitian President states that after declaring his intention as the elected leader of his country to finish his term, he was kidnapped by U S marines, taken to
the airport and flown out of Haiti.
His attorney complains that he was denied contact with his client by the U S authorities.
Since Haiti is not a colony of the United States, we should urge our leaders to ask questions in order to find out what transpired.
We owe it to the Haitian people and indeed to every West Indian to demand answers. in my opinion, silence on our part is totally unacceptable.
-Ken Wyllie-
JAMAICA - Approximately 40 of Jamaica’s 172 police stations could be issued with closure notices from the Ministry of Health because
of their deplorable physical and sanitary conditions and the non-payment of rent.
of their deplorable physical and sanitary conditions and the non-payment of rent.
TRINIDAD - Recently over 200 travellers, bags packed and raring to go, were forced to sleep at Piarco International Airport and hope they would
be put on a flight at some time.
Sheryl Isaac, a New Yorker on vacation, said she had not had a bath for two days. The problem is that they don’t have enough aircraft. Every year
it’s the same and this demands that they put extra arrangements in place,” complained the stranded travellers.
be put on a flight at some time.
Sheryl Isaac, a New Yorker on vacation, said she had not had a bath for two days. The problem is that they don’t have enough aircraft. Every year
it’s the same and this demands that they put extra arrangements in place,” complained the stranded travellers.
Jamaican Government Reaches Out to Jamaicans Overseas
The Government of Jamaica will be hosting a major conference for Jamaicans overseas on 16-17 June
2004, under the theme “Jamaican Diaspora: Unleashing the Potential”.
The Conference is part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade’s efforts to update nationals overseas on specific aspects of national
development and to create a mechanism to facilitate their contribution and involvement in the process. The target audience is 300 participants;
comprising 100 local participants and 200 overseas participants, including 100 from the United States, 50 from Great Britain and 50 from Canada.
All participants will be expected to fund their travel and accommodation in Jamaica for the duration of the Conference. Approximate cost for one is
$775 (Air Fare, 2 Nights Hotel Accommodation and Registration Fees).
-Alston Meade-
The Government of Jamaica will be hosting a major conference for Jamaicans overseas on 16-17 June
2004, under the theme “Jamaican Diaspora: Unleashing the Potential”.
The Conference is part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade’s efforts to update nationals overseas on specific aspects of national
development and to create a mechanism to facilitate their contribution and involvement in the process. The target audience is 300 participants;
comprising 100 local participants and 200 overseas participants, including 100 from the United States, 50 from Great Britain and 50 from Canada.
All participants will be expected to fund their travel and accommodation in Jamaica for the duration of the Conference. Approximate cost for one is
$775 (Air Fare, 2 Nights Hotel Accommodation and Registration Fees).
-Alston Meade-
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