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There is nothing like having something to call your own. When I made

the shift from riding a tricycle, I was presented with my older sister’s

blue, banana seat Schwinn. I enjoyed riding my “new” bike; however,

all the stickers on the frame, scuffs on the tires and wear on the pedals

were hers. Then, one day I was presented, fresh out the box, with my

very own pink, Huffy Beach Cruiser. Needless to say, I immediately

went about making my bicycle a reflection of its owner. My goal as The

Cave’s Editor is that every student on the Cavehill Campus feels that

The Cave is “fresh out the box” ready to accept the imprints that each

of you contribute. I also hope to see the pages filled with the flavours of

culture, and academic and creative prose that will excite and delight like

a bag of Skittles. Enjoy YOUR paper; document your present while laying the foundation

for your future.

Editor’s note

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It is truly great to be writing this address for the first issue of the newly re-launched Cave Newspaper. In an institution such as this, it is very important that a regular newspaper be printed. A newspaper serves as documentation and is the perfect medium for the student body to show through their talents. This university is a melting pot of cultures and nationalities and that alone is very exciting grounds to report on.

Future issues of The Cave Newspaper are going to have a lot more features, such as; a fashion corner, classifieds, letters to the editor, competitions, and coupons as well more student issues and current events. It is therefore important that everyone come on board and make this paper yours.

Apart from this newspaper, this year’s publication committee has under its wing a few other projects such as the redesigned Guild Calendar, and the upcoming launch of The Guild Website. It is important to note that these publications would not be a success without the contributions of the student body. Together we can make it happen!

PCC Address

Janique-ka John

Credits

EDITORIAL

WRITERS: Alexandria Mackey, Azard Gumbs, Ivy O Pitts, Khadya N Florius, Marcus Green, Yakima Cuffy, Zhinga Charles

PUBLISHER: UWI Cave Hill Publications committee EDITOR: Ivy O Pitts DESIGN/LAYOUT: Imageworx PHOTOGRAPHY: Janique-ka John


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As we embark on this journey for the academic year 2011/12, the Catholic Students Movement extends a warm welcome to the entire student body.

The Catholic Students Movement popularly known as CSM was established in 1990, as there was an amalgamation of the three campuses as a means of forming a Regional Catholic Student Movement. The aim of this organisation is ‘unity’ and this is cemented in our motto ‘Together We Are Christ’s Body.’

CSM is not simply an organisation but has been termed a ‘movement’ which illustrates that the Catholic Students Movement also aims to be dynamic and make a meaningful contribution to the lives of not only its members but the wider student body. The function of the movement encompasses four areas that being;

spiritual, social, training and recruitment. Come further your education on a strong foundation. The spiritual function of the movement includes activities which enhance and deepen the spirituality of the members of the movement and general student body.

CSM is led by the Chaplin and service team. Our Chaplin at present is Father Charles Dominique and the service team comprise of a number of elected positions. There are also halls and faculty representatives, which are appointed positions. The service team and group representatives all contribute significantly to the modus operandi of CSM.

There is also a plethora of recreational activities which CSM provides to its members. These activities include games night, beach limes and trip to the famous Harrison cave.

There is also the end of semester trip to the Cathedral and visits to the Queen Elizabeth Catholic Church located in Black Rock. These trips provide integration of our members into the Barbadian Catholic community.

Being part of CSM will enrich your life tremendously. Now is your opportunity to grow academically while concurrently attaining spiritual growth. You can meet many new friends from all over the region, share experiences and even develop leadership skills. Many members believe that CSM is a support group for them on campus and positively influence their general development. We encourage you to remain positive and always remember Philippians 4:13 ( NKJV) “I can do all things through Christ[a] who strengthens me.”

• 1 Peter 1:8-9 New International Version (NIV) 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him;

and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, 9 for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

Another academic year has dawned here at the Cavehill Campus of the University of the West Indies and, as is customary, this new semester is faced with a plethora of emotions experienced by students and members of Faculty alike. For those who are entering the gates of Cavehill for the first time, you may be overwhelmed by both feelings of excitement and fear. Perhaps this is your first time away from your family, friends and loved ones. Thus, while the prospect of living on your own may thrill you, there is still some lingering anxiety that forces you to question whether you are truly up to the challenge of independence.However, amidst the culture shock and trepidation that each school year brings, we struggle to find a balance between our schoolwork and maintaining those relationships that mean the most to us. How do we preserve that special bond shared with parents, siblings, relatives, friends, or our significant other when we cannot even see or touch them? Essentially, a relationship with God is the ultimate long-distance relationship. He remains in our hearts, yet we are unable to physically see His presence. But, like all long-distance relationships, the survival of our relationship with God is dependent on three key components; namely love, trust, and communication. This article seeks to explore the three components that will enable us to maintain a healthy long-distance relationship with our Heavenly Father.

• LOVE: World-renowned psychologist, Abraham Maslow identified love and belonging as a

fundamental element of the Hierarchy of Basic Human Needs. Scripture informs us that there is no love greater than the Agape Love our Father in Heaven has for His children. This love allowed God to send His only Son, Jesus Christ, to lay down His life for us. Admittedly, the hustle and bustle of university life often causes us to grow distant from God. But can we truly be separated from the love of God? In Romans 8: 38-39, Paul says, “38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

God’s love is far beyond the restraints of time and space. Therefore, even though we do not see His face, He continues to be loving and faithful to us. In turn, we are expected to be faithful in our love for Him. But how do we do this? According to John 14: 15, “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” When we are obedient to the commandments of God, we demonstrate our love for Him, and our long-distance relationship with Him will blossom and flourish.

• TRUST: Trust is a major factor in all relationships, and usually, the further away we are from loved ones, the easier it becomes to doubt them. Many of us profess Jesus as our Lord and Saviour, but we still find it difficult to trust Him, especially when we are at our lowest. God knew that we would be faced with many crucibles in this world, but we are admonished that even through the storms of life we should continue to love and trust Him. In 1 Peter 1: 6-8, we are instructed, “6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 7 These have come so that your faith--of greater

worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire--may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy”.

Every long-distance relationship has its ups and downs, but God wants us to know that we are given trials so that our faith in Him can grow stronger. We are invited to trust in Him with all our hearts, in spite of the fact that we cannot see or touch Him. This is the true definition of faith.

• COMMUNICATION: Robert Brault writes, “For lack of an occasional expression of love, a relationship strong at the seams can wear thin in the middle.” It is generally accepted that no relationship can survive without effective communication. Likewise, our relationship with God is heavily reliant on a steadfast prayer life. When we pray, we speak directly to our Maker. In 1 Thessalonians 5: 17 we are urged to “Pray without ceasing”.

There are a number of instances in the Bible where the benefits of prayer are highlighted. Not only does our Heavenly Father promise to hear and reward earnest prayer, but we are told that Jesus is closer to those who come before His Throne of Grace. Proverbs 15: 29 states, “The Lord is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.” Hence, we bridge the gap between Heaven and Earth when we spend time daily in prayer.

You may have been told on numerous occasions that long-distance relationships never survive. However, if you follow these principles, your long-distance relationship with God is guaranteed to succeed. May God bless and guide you as you strive to develop your relationship with Him.

Catholic Students Movement at Cave Hill

Maintaining Your RELATIONSHIPLong-Distance

By:Khadya N. Florius

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IS INTEGRATIONREALLY WORKING HERE?

It’s been talked about for years now. On the radio we hear it, in our friends we see it and at lunch we taste it. Some are thrilled at the thought of it but others cringe at the sound of it. Yet, we never truly take the opportunity to appreciate and observe it, as it dances around us. But let’s face it people, Caribbean integration is at work! And whether or not you like it, it is here to stay. We could talk about the usual stuff…the free movement of labor, the Caribbean Court of Justice and blah blah blah. But let’s look beyond the economic and legal aspect and let’s explore its social context. We could even dig a bit deeper and place our beloved UWI beneath the microscope. Is integration really working here? Instinctively, we have been programmed to answer a resounding YES to such a question, but upon true reflection how would one really know if it is? One would expect the usual reply that is the reassurance that every year students from across the region flock to this campus. You’ve sat in classes next to Antiguans and Dominicans. Or perhaps you have limed with the Trinbagonians and done assignments with the Grenadians. But the demographic makeup of the UWI campus does not in itself affirm that integration is at work…it’s more than that. Integration is what rolls off our tongue when you speak. It’s what is understood by our facial expressions. It is a friend of our conscience and a moderator of our thoughts. It’s what makes us share notes with a complete stranger or attracts us to the sound of a unique accent. For us to know if integration is really at work, we must be able to look beyond what is on the surface and listen closely to its subtle undertones. Integration is ever evolving and ever changing but only at the pace that our minds allow.

From time immemorial, the acceptance of diversity has always been difficult. For some reason, we neglect this fact and pretend as

though acceptance is innate. We like to fool ourselves, of course we are open minded and understanding, because would want to think of themselves as a conservative nationalist, or worst for others to think of them as such. But truth be told…diversity frightens us! Yet with a painted smile and a dark heart we profess our desire for integration. However, we do that which comes easiest to us…we complain and we compare. Have you ever belittled another country in an attempt to make your own appear supreme? We’ve criticized the food, “ugh, who eats that?!?”. We’ve ostracized the traditions, “this makes absolutely no sense”. Some of us have even gone so far as to mock accents and dialects, spewing insults and jeers that stem from our own ignorance and insecurity. In retrospect, one should understand that it is this diversity that makes and made us all so unique. Diversity is the glue that holds us all together and creates a bond like no other. It brings a different perspective to a familiar situation and sometimes it provides an outcome that is much more desirable. Ironically, Caribbean people are very paradoxical because we are so diverse yet we are the same. It is the complaining and comparing that perpetuates segregation…we are the ones fueling the animosity and intolerance. It is our fear of difference that cripples the growth of integration and suffocates it. As stated before to complain and compare is easy but worst of all it’s cowardice. It’s unfortunate but true that the relationships we have will often mirror and reflect the way we think and the person that we are. Realistically, one cannot expect to change a person or force them to act a particular way but it cannot be denied that we do possess the power of persuasion and influence. Verbally, we have the power to plant seeds of life or death into the mind of another. Sadly, we have

used this to the disadvantage of integration. More importantly, it is our inaction that does this. We have sat quietly while our friends speak ill of another country knowing that we should speak up. Mechanically, we nod in agreement with their negative and skewed opinions. Or worst, we laugh at their remarks and comments. We are the only ones that can take the limits off of ourselves. It’s amazing how we can criticize something that we never took the opportunity to find out about. Or degrade a place that we have never been but merely rely on second hand information. We allow one encounter to cloud our opinion of an entire culture. University is expected to expand our horizons not limit them! The relationships that you form at UWI may be the best it will ever get so you should at least give them an opportunity to flourish. The friendships that we form today, may lead to partnerships, governments and even marriage tomorrow. There are endless possibilities that integration can induce but only if it is working.

Integration is a mindset and UWI has given us the opportunity and the tools to work with but it’s only our mentality that stands in the way of our progress. Therefore, when one is faced with a question of integration, rather than uttering an automatic affirmative answer, consider the contribution that you have made to its survival. It can only go as far as you or I have pushed it and if we’ve neglected it, we must go and find it, because integration has to travel beyond the UWI campus and extend across our different borders. It is something that we must take with us when we leave because integration cannot thrive if it is stagnant. UWI is only the beginning, there is a much bigger world out there and if we cannot embrace diversity for the promotion of uniformity, thenintergration has been sentenced to death.

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For some of us it might be our first time, while for others we’ve done it many times before, but it does not change the fact that moving away from home has left us with the prospect of find-ing a replacement to fill the unique shoes of our trusted and cherished Obstetrician/Gynecolo-gist (OB/GYN). Now, woman to woman, I know this might not be at the top of your “to do list” but don’t be too quick to leave it off just yet. For a little girl talk let me share with you why you should NOT miss your OB/GYN appoint-ment just because you’re away at school.

Because – Technically, you live here now. Be-lieve it or not, you’re going to spend more time in Barbados now than you will in your home country; let’s just call it your “home away from home”. Emergencies happen and things pop up and you will want the reassurance of hav-ing a trusted physician who can appease any distress you may have.

To make sure that all is well – Living in a new

country brings with it a change in climate which may affect our bodies as women in many ways. For some of us it may be a change to warmer or cooler weather. As a result, our bodies may go through certain changes as it adjusts to the new climatic conditions, and as such your Gyno can answer any questions or clarify any concerns you may have.

Stress – School equals stress, which too can have negative effects on the body and the way it functions. You really don’t want the additional stress of being sick while coping with the has-sle of school and its many detours. Stress is known to decrease the amount of Gonadotro-pin- Releasing Hormone (GnRH) which stimu-lates the production of other hormones which make up the process of ovulation. As such, with stress there now comes the possibility of an irregular cycle and the millions questions that come with such a change; however, I am sure this is nothing a trip to your Gyno can’t

cure.Special circumstances – as women we have

certain situations where we must have our OB/GYN at hand. Yeast infections and other problems of the southern region require a certain kind of delicacy or even in those extra special circumstances where your birth control pills (BCP) are concerned, whether it may be refilling your prescription or inquiring whether your latest break-out was a side effect, having a trusted OB/GYN can ease the stress.

And finally - Just because you should never miss an appointment! Every visit to your doctor is important, because a clean bill of health adds to a better peace of mind, and the benefits of well thinking goes without saying. You’re going to meet some new ladies to add to your gal pal list, and when you do, and it’s girl talk time, don’t be shy to ask, “who’s your gyno?” Call, make the appointment and be on time. Till next time…

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The Cave sat down to speak with the Guild of Students’ President, Odwin “Trent” Trenton, during the first week of registration to find out about the rumored re-implementation of a semester break. However, during the course of the interview, he made it clear that that was not the guild’s only accomplishment under his presidency so far, and that in fact, this Student Guild’s goal is to represent students, and to particularly tackle issues that are paramount to the student body. Trenton listed the student concerns that the Guild Council has addressed or is in the process of addressing. The list reads like an accountability roadmap of what Cave Hill students could be expecting this academic year.

WelfareHigh on the list, and indeed priority for many students seeking a tertiary level education, is the Guild Council’s championing of a Welfare program. Trenton explained that the welfare program will need the efforts of the entire Cave Hill family. He said that the fund, which will be seeded with fifteen thousand dollars of Guild monies, will be further “funded by the success of guild events which would by and large depend on the participation of the students.” In addition to the students, Trenton also mentioned that The Guild will host events to attract the patronage of Barbados’ Corporate Community. The President’s Cocktail, Trenton shared, is one of the events tailored for that community; however, he did add that students were welcomed to attend such functions, as the primary goal he says, “is to buffer and support the welfare fund.”

Off-campus housingAnother major concern that the Guild Council set out to address is that of student housing. There have been numerous tenant-landlord horror stories over the years, and the Guild Council through the leadership of the Law Representative Portfolio, headed by Donia Fuller, President of the Law Faculty, has published a landlord and tenant information brochure. Fuller shared that the idea for creating the brochure was borne out of a meeting with Orlando Alleyne of the Accommodation Office, that she attended along with the Guild President and Public Relations Officer (P.R.O.) Rory Rowe. In that meeting, she said, it was noted that students were not familiar with their rights, nor were they aware of what their landlord could or could not do legally. Despite the legal background of the drafters, the document is not legally binding; however, it provides a basis for an effective response to the issues from the Guild Council. In addition to the brochure, Fuller will also direct the newly formed Off-Campus Task Force. According to Trenton, the Task Force’s off- campus officers will have the responsibility of visiting university approved rentals to ensure that they have the necessities that students require. Fuller stressed that students are entitled to habitable living spaces as well as to privacy because they are tenants with legal rights, but outside of that, landlords are expected to provide what the contracts specify. She also told us that the major penalty for an offense committed by the landlord would be removal from the university list. She admitted that the penalty seems tame, but said that it could prove quite costly, because an individual not recommended by the off-campus officer is unlikely to be able to rent to students. However, the landlord could be re-instated after the initial problem(s) had been adequately addressed. Fuller indicated that the services of the task force are also available to students who are renting from individuals not on the university list, although those cases may be different in that students may have entered disadvantageous contracts which may be difficult to exit.

TransportationWhether it’s getting to school on time, or getting home in a reasonable time after class, or getting to town, or not having a full shuttle pass you by after waiting a full hour at the shuttle stop in Bridgetown, shuttle transportation is an integral part of many Cave Hill students’ experience. Trenton referred to the shuttle as, “a pressing issue.” However, he told us that the University’s budget allotted for the purchase of vehicles has been exhausted. What that means is that, this year, although students will have access to a detailed time table so that everyone will know when the shuttles are expected to arrive, the wait will continue to be a long one.

The GuildIn allegiance with its platform to mobilize integration on the Cave Hill campus, the Guild Council has also made concessions for student life outside of classes and extra-curricular activities. To this end, the Guild is being renovated to provide students with a place, as Trenton has described, where students can comfortably relax, socialize, and of course, integrate. Putting away its image of the past, Trenton said that the Council has collectively stressed an upgrade of The Guild to put it “in a condition that is conducive to students sitting and having lunch and…discussions.” The Guild’s makeover will include a complete color change which Trenton believes will lend an ambience of liveliness. It’s also being decorated with artwork that will speak to integration so that members of different island associations, and that of Belize and Guyana will feel free to mingle with each other on a regular basis and not just during the week.In furthering its aim not just to present an atmosphere of revelry, The Guild will also become home to a lecture series called Caribbean Reasoning. Trenton explained that he adopted the idea which was originally conceived by the Guild President of the St. Augustine Campus; however, he said, it will be done with a twist. “We’re doing it in a different light, focusing more on things that affect our campus in particular.” The first Caribbean Lecture Series will be entitled, “Silk Stockings and Leggings: Prostitution and Violence in the Media.” Trenton hopes that this series will encourage youth “to have an input on how things are in society”, and also get the student population to “understand that [the] University is a platform where students must be radical in their imagination in the sense whereby radicalization is juxtaposed with creativeness, so that this radical energy is shaped and channeled in a positive light. Indeed, it sounds like The Guild will have a new atmosphere, and The Cave can’t wait to be there.

Semester BreakOh, did we mention that the Guild has been able to secure a nine day break for the second semester? Trenton explained that during his term as Vice President, he and his colleagues from Mona and St. Augustine had championed the re-instatement of the mid-semester break. Despite opposition, Trenton also used the re-implementation of the break as part of his Presidential campaign platform, and he was successful…well, in an educationally beneficial sort of way. Trent explains, “it is not a mid-semester break; it is a final exam break.” So, whether the nine days are used for studying, an idea which Trenton unequivocally advocates, or it is used to relax one’s mind before exams, it is undeniably going to be a welcomed reprieve from the grind prior to the examination period.

Well, Blackbirds, you’ve been briefed. Make Cave Hill the home you want to live in, and enjoy getting to know your family in the process; and, if you haven’t been told already, Welcome to UWI!

The Guild Road Map2011-2012

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UWI Inter-Campus Games is always the most important event on any Games Committee Chairpersons portfolio.

The UWI Games, held every two years, see the biggest coming together of all the campuses at an event, which is a truly spectacular one. For the first time inThe University of the West Indies’ history four campuses, Cave Hill, Mona, Open Campus and St. Augustine, were a part of the games as the Open Campus sent a spectator contingent to evaluate the games, for further development; hence our theme ‘Four Become One’. The Local Organising Committee and the Intercampus Games Committee were the driving forces behind making the games a success. Upon my coming into office in April of 2011, most of the planning and preparation such as advertising, selection and preparation of venues and the booking of accommodations for this year’s Intercampus Games were already underway. As host campus our aim was not only on becoming champions but also to be as hospitable as financially possible. As with the running of any event of this magnitude, hiccups inevitably did occur. We experienced some minor problems with transportation between events due to the distances between event venues. Persons had to be shuttled between venues on a very tight schedule; however, it was successful.

A vibrant opening ceremony was followed by competitions that were fierce, exciting, intense and in many cases enjoyable. Records were set, goals were achieved and new stars were born; friendships were formed and rivalries reborn, but when the dust was settled, Cave Hill Blackbirds were the Champions of UWI Games 2011. an elegant closing ceremony complimented the games, which overall were well run and executed. We eagerly look forward to Mona in 2013.

One Caribbean, One University, One Inter-Campus Games.

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I’m SprungBy Donnya D. Piggott

I’m sprung..Picking up a pen Every now and againJust so I could write your nameNothing is sameNow that you cameI give you the blameFor you’re the reasonThat I’m always absentBreezin’ on cloud nineI does just study you all de timeI spend more time praying fuh youThan I doFor myselfYou are my wealthMy riches untoldMy silver, my goldYou are the sugar to my koolaidAnd coldness to a gatoradeCuz it just doan taste good withoutAnd i gine sit here and write sh*teCuz within the darknessYou’re my lightYou’re the sheet on my bed, denDe hair product in my head, denYou does just make me look goodBetter than I should..And if I had the worldThe entire worldI would...Steal de rest of the universeSo that you could just get all

But I better breezeTake a easeCuz after all I just say...

I only met you yesterday.

Riddle Me ThisBy Jevaughn Rhymer

There’s an error somewhere in this era A place so small and beautiful filled with so much terrorA place belonging solely to the ones deemed superiorRestricting wealth from being shared with the ones deemed minorSocietal failure! Reload! Resuscitate! Clear! BOOM!

There’s destruction in the chain of our Caribbean populationWith places so small and beautiful filled with so much corruptionLaws made and broken by our dear old politiciansAs for us not them, there must be adherence to legislationSocietal Failure! Reload! Resuscitate! Clear! BOOM!

Mother nature struggles, neglected and placed in rubbles While you and I tremble as the developers assembleTo put this here, and that there, but for nature they, don’t careAnd our dear old leaders, their smart hats they don’t wear, But have no fear, “CHANGE” is near!Societal failure! Reload! Resuscitate! Clear! BOOM!

Our youths are neglected, so in their behavior what’s reflected is….Daddy’s glock bussin a shot in that son of a……Entrepenuer, who failed to deliver some 10 kilos of powderBut that brutha, the police force will not capture Because he, is a big son of a….Distinguished leader.Societal Failure! Reload! Resuscitate! Clear! BOOM!

There’s some instability in our humanityAnd the rights of humans are viewed blindlyTreat your brethren inhumane and you are respected divinelyThen society revolts, and protests are unsightlySocietal Failure! Reload! Resuscitate! Clear! BOOM!

What happened to the freedom that our ancestors fought for?What happened to the morals that our fore parents worked for?It’s rolled up in some paper to make that sweet high gradeIt’s puffed with the belief that in classes, you’ll get that… high gradeIt’s poured into a 16 oz Styrofoam glass and drunk until your mind fadesSocietal Failure! Reload! Resuscitate! Clear! BOOM!

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is cordially inviting its UWI, CAVEHILL family to celebrate and experience its many cultures during Belize Week. BELSAC’s membership, although small, is very diverse as it is comprised of the various ethnic groups, including the Mayan, Creole, Garifuna, Mestizo and East Indian that create the “Belizeanness” of Belize.

September is an extremely festive time for Belizeans. The 21st will commemorate Belize’s 30th year of Independence, as well as The Battle of St. George’s Caye. In Belize these occasions are marked by several festivities including the Queen of the Bay Pageant, September Celebration Song Competitions, Carnival and of course the food, food, food, food.

Belize has a land mass of 22,966 sq km or 8,867 sq m and is uniquely nestled in Central America and the Caribbean. The mainland has six districts, with an assortment of terrain that takes one through mountainous ranges, rainforests, waterfalls and much more. Belize also has over 200 cayes and the longest barrier reef in the western hemisphere.

Although far away from most of its Caribbean neighbors, one will be surprised by how many cultural similarities are shared with the island countries that encompass the Cave Hill campus.

Come out and see the exhibits, hear the music, taste the food and mingle with your Belizean brothers and sisters during Belize Week, from September 18-24.

at Cave Hill, affectionately known as SKNSA was established in 1997. The Association was the innovation of past Kittitian and Nevisian students. The individuals who formed the Association saw the benefits of the Federation’s students coming together while at Cave Hill and today SKNSA serves to keep its members connected to home while enjoying the full UWI experience.

Certainly, SKNSA members have much in common. We share more than just a Campus or a territorial space; we share a common culture, heritage and history. We are automatically connected with each other whether directly or indirectly as a result of our homeland. We represent for many at the UWI the only face of St. Kitts and Nevis they have ever seen. We therefore serve as Ambassadors for our country and assist the Association in the promotion of our identity.

The Association serves its purpose

through a host of activities held throughout the year. One of the most notable events is the Cultural Week where our members bring the culture of St Kitts-Nevis to the University of the West Indies. This year our Cultural Week stems from September 18th to 24th2011, to commemorate our 28th Anniversary of Independence which is September 19th.

The SKNSA Executive is comprised of 7 individuals. Mr. Azard Gumbs currently serves as President of the Association. Ms. Michelle Slack serves as Vice- President, Ms. Tara Stevens – Treasurer, Ms. Arin Warner- General Secretary, Mr. Kerry Hendrickson- Public Relations Officer, Ms. Sharina Laws- Cultural Officer and Ms. Renal Edward- Returning Officer. SKNSA has just fewer than 50 members but its size is by no means an indication of what it can accomplish. Indeed, SKNSA may be small but it is tallawah and its vibrancy is evidence of that.

Sunday September 18- Church Service.

Monday September 19-Flagraising and a display in front the main library

Tuesday September 20-Variety Show

Wednesday September21- Food Day.

Thursday September 22- Beer Lime at Guild of Students Union

CALENDAR OF EVENTS.

Friday September 23- Semi-formal Independence Day Dinner

The BELIZE STUDENT ASSOCIATION (BELSAC)

Proposed Week of Activities: Sunday 18th September: Church ServiceIndependence Day in St. Kitts- Nevis, Monday 19th September: T- Shirt Day; Public Speaking and Debating Competition Tuesday 20th September: FOOD DAY on the Guild LawnWednesday 21st September: TALENT SHOWThursday 22nd September: Lecture Friday 23rd September: Beer Lime Saturday 24th September: Independence Gala

We encourage everyone to be a part of our Cultural Week!

THE ST. KITTS- NEVIS STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

INDEPENDENCE DAY 21st SEPTEMBER

INDEPENDENCE DAY 19th SEPTEMBER

Salbutes

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COUNTRYSPOT LIGHT

By Azard Gumbs

By Ivy O Pitts

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS.

will be celebrating its culture with the UWI Family.Here is a hopeful hint of what may be on the menu. Ducuna RecipeINGREDIENTS:• 2 large sweet potato• 1/2 cups sugar• 2 1/2 cups flour• Dash of all spice• Dash of cinnamon raisin (optional)METHOD / DIRECTIONS:Grate sweet potato and add sugar to grated potatoes. Leave for a while - it will spring water from the mixture (so you don’t have to add water at

anytime). Mix in flour and add spices and raisin. If the mixture is too thick, then you may proceed to add a little water. If the mixture seems too watery, add a little more flour. Spoon some mixture into foil paper. You may be able to make at least five individual Ducuna from the above recipe. Wrap Ducuna and place in boiling water and boil for 45 minutes until they are firm. Unwrap and enjoy (it will be hot). Hope you like it. (Taken from Caribbeanchoice.com)

You can try this recipe and whet your appetite for what’s to come. ABSA Week – September 18 – 24.

Sunday Semptember 18- Church Service / Games DayMonday Septemer 19- Outreach ProgramTuesday September 20- Movie NightWednesday September 21- Food DayThursday Septemer 22- Beer LimeSaturday September 24- Cocktail

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UWI WELCOMES BERMUDA AS A MEMBER COUNTRY

Original Release Date September 17, 2010Reprinted With Permission From The University Of The West Indies’ Office Of Public Information

Bermuda is now the 16th country to officially join The University of the West Indies family. Bermuda’s status as an associate contributing country was approved by University Council in April 2010 and officially promulgated with the ceremonial signing of the new Statute defining the ‘Associate Contributing Country’ status for Bermuda by Vice Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, Professor E. Nigel Harris and Bermudan Premier Dr. the Honorable Ewart Brown. The ceremony took place on August 25, 2010 at the Premier’s official residence,

Camden House, in Bermuda.Bermudan students will now – like other students of UWI contributing countries who are sponsored by their government – be eligible for a subsidy on tuition fees to study at any of The UWI’s four campuses. This will become effective for Bermudian nationals from the academic year 2011/2012.As he welcomed Bermuda into the UWI family, Vice Chancellor Harris noted that the process had been a long one, going back to the early 1990s when attempts were made to link Bermuda to the West Indies. He expressed his pleasure that at the initiative of the Government of Bermuda, the process was rekindled in 2008, culminating in the accession of Bermuda

as an associate contributing country of The University of the West Indies.UWI’s University Registrar/Director of Administration, C. William Iton and Pro Vice Chancellor and Principal of the UWI Open Campus, Professor Hazel Simmons-McDonald accompanied the Vice Chancellor to the signing. The ceremony was also attended by Bermuda’s Cabinet members, Bermuda College President, Duranda Greene and Bermuda Union of Teachers’ General Secretary, Mike Charles.

NOTE: The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus extends a warm welcome to the students of Bermuda.

COUNTRYSPOT LIGHT

By Ivy O Pitts

The Cave Newspaper Vol.1 Issue 1.

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