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00:00:00 Good morning Trinidad and Tobago. I'm Urvashi Tiwari Rupnirain. Welcome to the morning edition.
00:00:20 I'm of course sitting in for your regular host Marlon Hopkinson who has the week off.
00:00:25 I'm your second in command. It's of course the 21st of August 2023. Welcome back and
00:00:31 thank you all of our viewers for joining us. Well as is customary we like to tell you what's
00:00:37 happening in Trinidad and Tobago and for that we go straight to the front pages of the Express
00:00:42 newspaper. Couple report UNC counselor to cops. That's of course an investigation by
00:00:49 our very own Mark Bassant which you can get on page 5 but that top story there pilot pressure
00:00:56 thousands of passengers stranded as Cal cockpit crews call in sick. What's happening? Thousands
00:01:03 we understand have been stranded at the height of the August vacation period. Thousands of
00:01:08 Caribbean airline passengers they were left stranded in Trinidad and Tobago as well as
00:01:14 other countries yesterday while many of the carrier pilots called in sick and they did
00:01:20 not report for duty. Well to tell you what's happening in sport we go to that back page
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00:06:25 - For the Mark Trinidad and Tobago,
00:06:28 well this morning we are to be discussing
00:06:31 T.T. Garner relations with the president of the TTMA.
00:06:35 And as we wait for him to log on,
00:06:37 let me tell you a little more about this situation
00:06:41 with Caribbean Airlines, which has left
00:06:43 thousands of passengers stranded.
00:06:46 So the Bialco International Airport,
00:06:48 according to Kim Boudram of the Express newspaper,
00:06:52 yesterday morning was packed with hundreds
00:06:54 of frustrated passengers.
00:06:56 Now of course, information coming to our newsroom
00:06:59 is also that passengers, hundreds, maybe thousands of them,
00:07:03 outside of Trinidad, they were also waiting.
00:07:07 There was a bit of anxiety, not knowing what would happen.
00:07:11 A colleague here, Neil, was just chatting with me,
00:07:15 telling me his relatives were due to fly
00:07:17 into Trinidad from New York.
00:07:19 They got a couple of emails from Caribbean Airlines
00:07:22 telling them that the flight was delayed.
00:07:24 And on the morning of the flight,
00:07:26 they were informed that the flight had been canceled.
00:07:28 So there is some uncertainty there.
00:07:32 People whose relatives and friends were due to arrive
00:07:35 in Trinidad from international destinations,
00:07:37 they also waited to no avail.
00:07:40 More than two dozen flights were impacted,
00:07:43 including around the region and to Florida,
00:07:47 and of course, New York.
00:07:48 A number of people said they had been told by Cal staff
00:07:52 at Bialco that flights had been canceled
00:07:56 as a result of a sick out.
00:07:59 Now, interestingly, I'm just trying to pull up
00:08:03 an international regional story here.
00:08:05 The Trinidad and Tobago Pilots Association, TALPA,
00:08:10 has denied that its members took strike action.
00:08:15 It's very interesting.
00:08:16 Now, the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority,
00:08:18 just to bring you a little more up to date,
00:08:20 they are paying keen attention to what appears
00:08:23 to be a sick out by Caribbean Airline pilots on Sunday.
00:08:27 And this is a story posted just yesterday evening
00:08:31 on Demerara Waves.
00:08:36 So the GCAA Director General Egbert Fiel said Cal
00:08:40 informed him that flights have been disrupted
00:08:42 due to quote unquote human resource issues,
00:08:45 and the carrier was making alternative arrangements
00:08:49 such as flights, hotels, and other steps.
00:08:52 I guess just most importantly,
00:08:56 passengers across the region and internationally,
00:08:59 even in Trinidad and Tobago, they are just hoping
00:09:02 for a quick resolve to this issue.
00:09:05 Of course, Cal also denied that there was any sort
00:09:08 of sick out, they just of course labeled it
00:09:10 as a human resource issue.
00:09:13 Well, I understand that TTMA President Roger Roach
00:09:16 has joined us.
00:09:17 Good morning to you, Mr. Roach.
00:09:18 - Good morning.
00:09:20 Good morning, Uwishige, good morning to your viewers.
00:09:23 - Thank you very much.
00:09:25 Well, today we are to be chatting about the impact
00:09:28 on the local sector, and of course,
00:09:31 your outlook moving forward.
00:09:33 We want to talk about Mr. Roach, TT Guyana Relations.
00:09:38 So maybe you could just start off by telling us
00:09:45 how are the relations as it stands right now?
00:09:48 - Well, Uwishige, from a private sector perspective,
00:09:54 a business perspective, the Trinidad and Tobago
00:09:56 Guyana Relations are going quite good.
00:10:02 You know, operationally, there will always be things
00:10:04 to work out from a business perspective.
00:10:06 But in terms of Trinidad, Tobago Guyana Relations,
00:10:10 I mean, we have had companies operating in Guyana
00:10:13 for over 20 years.
00:10:15 I mean, there's a slew of Trinidad companies
00:10:17 over the last few years that have been registering
00:10:19 in Guyana, and have been doing good business in Guyana.
00:10:23 Trinidad have been very influential in terms
00:10:26 of the distribution sector in Guyana,
00:10:28 the automotive sector.
00:10:29 I mean, now the construction sector
00:10:32 and the services sector, Trinidad businesses
00:10:35 are doing quite well in Guyana.
00:10:37 We will look at the growth in Guyana,
00:10:40 and we believe that we can bring a certain amount
00:10:42 of capital and expertise to assist
00:10:45 in the growth and development that will redound well
00:10:48 for the people of Guyana.
00:10:50 - Now, of course, Mr. Roach, would you describe
00:10:53 some of the more positive developments,
00:10:55 and maybe you could zero into examples if possible?
00:11:00 - I mean, over the years, we have a number
00:11:04 of companies operating in Guyana.
00:11:07 You have Antimacal, Massey, Rams Logistics,
00:11:10 TCL, Republic Bank.
00:11:13 I mean, and because we have Trinidad companies
00:11:16 that already have relationships with these companies,
00:11:19 you find that it makes it very easy entry
00:11:21 into the Guyanese market.
00:11:24 We've always been in Guyana.
00:11:26 We are looking very well.
00:11:29 We're looking on very keen as to the TT-Guyana relationship
00:11:34 as it relates to food security.
00:11:37 We know that we have citizens down there participating
00:11:39 in programs in Guyana as it relates to that.
00:11:42 Guyana has a very large landmass
00:11:44 and can definitely serve as a food bank for CARICOM.
00:11:48 So that is one positive development that we're seeing.
00:11:53 We're also looking at the construction sector in Guyana.
00:11:56 The fixing of their road networks,
00:11:58 the urbanization of their cities
00:12:00 and the building of housing.
00:12:01 That will also redone well for companies
00:12:03 involved in construction sector,
00:12:05 companies involved in providing construction services
00:12:08 to the people of Guyana.
00:12:10 And you can see COSALS, Junior Samy, Namalco, Calco.
00:12:15 I mean, a lot of our construction companies
00:12:17 already operating in Guyana.
00:12:19 That's on the large construction side.
00:12:21 There's also small and medium-sized businesses
00:12:23 who have registered in Guyana
00:12:26 and already doing business in Guyana.
00:12:29 So any growth in the Guyana's gross domestic product,
00:12:32 in Guyana's development,
00:12:34 will also benefit Trinidad and Tobago companies
00:12:38 who are looking to that market,
00:12:40 who have been in that market for their own growth,
00:12:43 development, profitability and sustainability.
00:12:46 We see the development in Guyana as a positive thing.
00:12:52 For Trinidad and Tobago
00:12:53 and for businesses in Trinidad and Tobago.
00:12:55 - Now, of course, Mr. Rocha,
00:12:57 there has been a lot of banter on social media
00:12:59 over the past week or so,
00:13:01 and it's not limited to cricket.
00:13:03 I think we could agree that we may not always agree
00:13:05 Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana on cricket,
00:13:08 but there's so much more.
00:13:09 And it starts to get a bit testy
00:13:12 when we have political personalities throwing jobs.
00:13:17 Does this mean that there's a lot of competition
00:13:21 for the right to do business in Guyana?
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00:39:04 >> Welcome back to "Bagel."
00:39:09 They are hosting their pan and pie.
00:39:14 The event is part of pan month celebrations.
00:39:19 Joining us to tell us more about it is secretary of the organization.
00:39:24 Good morning to you.
00:39:29 >> Good morning.
00:39:34 >> Good morning.
00:39:39 >> Good morning.
00:39:44 >> Good morning.
00:39:49 >> Good morning.
00:39:54 >> Let's talk about the United Nations declaration that August 11 would be world steel pan day.
00:39:59 What has this done for pan manufacturers, tuners, players, arrangers and all involved in the pan?
00:40:04 >> Well, that declaration of world steel pan day has done -- will do a lot for the -- all the persons involved in the steel pan manufacturing industry of tuners or blenders or players or arrangers, those persons who manufacture accessories, sticks, pans, pieces.
00:40:29 All of this will mean an economic driver for the industry to expand.
00:40:34 Because when one considers that 84 countries co-sponsored that declaration, and we know that presently about 44 countries have steel pan present.
00:40:45 So we are talking about an additional 40 countries who have supported that declaration.
00:40:50 And we are sure we want to have steel pan brought to them.
00:40:55 So it means then the steel pan industry can now become one of our biggest economic drivers for players, for tuners, for them to go outside and process and provide the instruments.
00:41:09 So that declaration, that recognition is going to mean a lot and a lot for our steel pan industry in Trinidad to be.
00:41:17 >> I know it may be a bit early, quite early, actually, but have you seen any economic impact just yet?
00:41:25 Any boost in sales?
00:41:27 Any interest?
00:41:28 Have you got calls and so on?
00:41:31 >> I think it's a bit early for that because I believe right now August month is a month where we have our carnivals and our panoramas all over the diaspora.
00:41:42 So I think people are more involved with that.
00:41:45 And probably come September, we will then start to see the benefits of what this declaration means.
00:41:54 >> What about awareness?
00:41:56 How broad is the awareness about the instrument itself and what can be done to boost that awareness?
00:42:06 >> I think the declaration has brought the awareness even to the forefront because what you realize now is that if you go on the social media sites, everybody is talking about the steel pan and we are seeing all over the world where steel pan exists.
00:42:21 We are seeing performances.
00:42:23 So it has heightened the awareness.
00:42:25 In the Caribbean, we all know about the steel pan, but for many other countries outside, an awareness of the instrument is now there, and I'm sure we will see the benefits in terms of tourism when it comes to carnival next year and our events during the course of the year.
00:42:43 >> The celebrations, of course, on August 11th in Port of Spain, can you recount for us some of those events and, of course, what you thought about those events, the feedback and the attendance?
00:42:58 >> Okay.
00:42:59 The celebrations on August 11th was themed from behind the bridge to the world stage.
00:43:05 And therefore, we comprised three elements of that celebration.
00:43:09 First was the attendance in terms of from behind the bridge, there were 11 steel pans performing at various areas along the street leading to Woodford Square.
00:43:20 Second part of the day's celebration was the parade from Trinidad and Tobago's pan yard across Duke Street down Frederick Street into Woodford Square where we had pan around the neck, the traditional pan around the neck bands.
00:43:34 We had the Trinidad and Tobago police service, and we also had Jaroslav Point 14 providing music for patrons to trip along the streets into the Woodford Square.
00:43:43 And then the last part of the day's activity was the events in Woodford Square where we had our minister being the featured speaker, and then we had performances by eight bands in Woodford Square, the National State Symphony Orchestra, BP Renegades, Desperados, Trinidad All-Stars, Supernovas, Skiffle.
00:44:06 So that we had a full day, but in the events in Woodford Square, in between the performances of the bands, we had a screen where we showed greetings from people, collaborators and our affiliates all over the world sending greetings and their congratulations on that day.
00:44:21 I think most people enjoyed the day.
00:44:24 I know somebody's called me the day after to ask me if we would be doing something similar next year.
00:44:31 I can't say that yet, but we know that this day, August 11th, is going to be a big day in Trinidad and Tobago for Steel Pan.
00:44:39 A big day for Steel Pan.
00:44:40 But one of my questions, Ms. Hernandez, was that if Pan Trinbago is now considering advocating for August 11th, I mean, I know it is an observance, but what about making it a public holiday?
00:44:55 Well, I believe someone asked the Prime Minister that in an interview, and he indicated it will not be a public holiday because public holidays come with a cost.
00:45:06 What about Pan Trinbago? What are your views? Is it something that you will consider advocating for?
00:45:13 I can't really say as yet. That is the decision the Central Executive will have to make when we meet to discuss these matters in terms of how we move and how we go forward.
00:45:24 All righty. Of course, this observation and your event, Pan and Powder, is all part of Pan Month observances.
00:45:32 Tell us a little bit more about Pan Month and how people can participate and be part of it.
00:45:38 Well, Pan Month was initially started in 1992, following the declaration of the National Instruments of Trinidad and Tobago by then Prime Minister Patrick Manning.
00:45:50 So every year, August is declared, well, now we will say Steel Pan Month in Trinidad and Tobago.
00:45:55 And so far, we've had numerous activities every day, every weekend from our various regions, from our bands who are performing and doing things in their panhairs.
00:46:06 But we also had each region, for example, the South Central region, on Sunday, the 5th of August, they had what they called Pan Ecstasy in the Heritage Petroleum Skiffle Panhard,
00:46:17 where they had steel bands from the South performing, and that was well attended. They had a huge crowd.
00:46:23 Then, of course, we'll see Pan Day, then we had Friday Night Roll.
00:46:30 Northern region had the Fish Fry in Caranage, and they had their singer pan bands performing there.
00:46:36 On Sunday, Saturday evening, we had the Holy Steel Orchestra doing Steel and Brass at the President's Grounds.
00:46:44 Despite the weather, there was quite a crowd and it was well attended. Yesterday, we had our Thanksgiving service, our blessing of the flags and the official opening of our new headquarters on Dundon Street.
00:46:58 There was Pan and Powder on Wednesday coming up. Then on Saturday, the return of Pan on the Avenue.
00:47:04 And then, of course, on Independence Day, we have Invaders, we have their breakfast, and a number of activities there.
00:47:14 The month is normally a month where there will be a lot of steel pan activities.
00:47:19 It's on our website, the listing of all the activities, so persons can choose to go and visit panhairs where they have the events or to the various areas that events are scheduled.
00:47:29 So let's talk about Pan and Powder, the Pan and Powder Parade.
00:47:34 Right, Pan and Powder. Pan and Powder Parade was created in 2019 as part of the Carifesta celebrations.
00:47:43 And that year, people who participated enjoyed the fact that this was a Wednesday afternoon in Port of Spain.
00:47:52 And, you know, we had a nice trip from City Hall up to the Savannah. You know, everyone wearing white and of course wearing powder because powder, along with pan, was the traditional mask years gone by.
00:48:04 So we kept the name. And last year, following the two years of absence of the pandemic, we had the Pan and Powder. And we were amazed to see the number of people who came out to enjoy that afternoon trip from City Hall to the Queen's Park Savannah.
00:48:25 So this year, we are going to have it. It's now an annual staple on our Pan Month calendar. The third Wednesday in August will be Pan Month.
00:48:35 And this year we're going to have, starting at City Hall, three steel bands performing. That is going to be TNT Tropical Angel Harps, Shell Invaders and Desperados.
00:48:50 They will perform in front of City Hall to start off the parade celebrations.
00:48:56 Following that, we have the parade, which leaves the corner of Knox and Pembroke Street, goes eastwards, northwards along Pembroke Street, then eastwards along Keith Street, then northwards along Frederick Street and into the Savannah from the Memorial Park entrance, and then down the drag to the end of the drag, where we will have a Pan Jam.
00:49:17 Now the bands that will be on parade from Knox and Pembroke Street to the Savannah will be Republic Bank Exodus, Hardcore Face 2 Pan Groove and Massey Trinidad All Stars. Those are our root bands.
00:49:33 When we get to the Savannah at the end of the parade, we have a Pan Jam. There will be four bands performing there. We have NLCB Fun Player, NGC Coover Joylanders, Cats and Jammers and BP Renegades.
00:49:50 So it's a full evening of Pan music, starting at City Hall, along the parade route, and then the Pan Jam in Savannah.
00:49:58 And of course, admission is free.
00:50:01 Of course, it's free. All we ask is that participants wear white and bring their powder. And we would like our participants, especially the members of our bands, to wear their white t-shirts if they have it, so they signify that the number of bands that are on the parade.
00:50:17 Because of this, there will be some closures of some streets to facilitate the performance. For example, Knox Street will be closed off from midday so that the bands can set up in front of City Hall.
00:50:33 Frederick Street, we're probably going to ask for no parking between Duke Street and Hart Street to allow the trailers to turn. Last year we had some difficulty with the trailers turning on Frederick Street because cars were parked on both sides.
00:50:48 So we have approached the police in terms of no parking, just to facilitate the parade.
00:50:53 Then along Pembroke Street, of course, there will be no parking.
00:50:56 Keats Street, just for a short time for the parade to pass. And then of course, when we get into the Savannah.
00:51:05 So, Ms. Hernandez, as we close, just to get from you where you would like to see the PAN movement going in the future, what do you dream of for not just Pantrin-Bagel, but the entire PAN fraternity?
00:51:22 Would you like to see, for instance, PAN being introduced in schools as a compulsory subject, education-wise? What would you like to see?
00:51:32 Yes, so PAN is already in schools. We have a program with the Ministry of Education that was started years ago, where 16-piece orchestras were put into the primary and secondary schools, and that the instrument of preferred music education would be the steel pan.
00:51:50 We would like to now continue that program, because not every school has a steel pan ensembles yet. So we would like to continue that program in discussion with the Ministry of Education to ensure that every school, primary, secondary, every tertiary institution should have a steel pan ensemble in it.
00:52:11 That is our national instrument. What we see is that going into the future, based on what we have looked at, is that the steel pan industry can become a major economic driver for Trinidad and Tobago, generating revenue, but also providing diverse employment.
00:52:34 This is what we dream of, that in the future, we will have our PAN players, our bands, being able to stand on their own two feet, generating income, developing their human capital, developing their potential.
00:52:50 PAN yards will become centers of excellence, because most bands now, during the July-August vacation, they are on PAN camps, where they teach our young people the steel pan. But we also want to make it that it becomes an area where education is linked to the steel pan, and the development of the human potential goes along.
00:53:09 Thank you very much.
00:53:10 So that's what we would see in the future.
00:53:12 Thank you very much, Denise Hernandez, Secretary of PAN Trinbago, another female-led organization in the country. Thank you very much for joining us this morning.
00:53:21 So viewers, it's now time for a quick break, and the Time Check News is up next.
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00:55:58 State-owned Caribbean Airlines says it received a remarkably high volume of calls from pilots on Sunday who were unable to report to work due to feeling unwell.
00:56:09 This resulted in excessive delays and cancellations to both domestic and international flights.
00:56:16 Carl adds that the airline is currently in negotiations with the Trinidad and Tobago Airline Pilots Association over a collective agreement for the period 2015-2018.
00:56:28 Weighing in on the operational disruptions at Caribbean Airlines, Oropuch East MP Dr Rudal Munilal says the party has concerns over what he calls the collapse in the negotiations at the state-owned airline.
00:56:42 Pilots at Caribbean Airlines have reported sick, some have reported I believe fatigue in an ongoing matter.
00:56:49 And I want to put on record that those of us in the UNC, myself but others, we have been speaking about this collapse in negotiation at Caribbean Airlines that are still negotiating for wages several years before.
00:57:03 And there are serious matters there concerning burnout, concerning rotating pilots and other staff members. That has been brewing for some time.
00:57:13 Meantime, the Trinidad and Tobago Airline Pilots Association says it is unaware of any industrial action.
00:57:21 The organization has dismissed claims of strike action via a media release and cited Section 76(2) of the Industrial Relations Act, which states that a worker with the essential services is barred from taking industrial action.
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00:57:53 The forecast maximum is set at 32 degrees Celsius in Trinidad and 32 degrees Celsius in Tobago.
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01:04:54 And welcome back Trinidad and Tobago in our Business Breakfast segment.
01:04:59 We're talking green financing. Joining us live on set are Elan Wolkow, IBD consultant,
01:05:06 and Dale Carrington, General Manager of the Pecku Credit Union.
01:05:10 Of course, they are with the central finance facility, Cooperative Society Limited.
01:05:16 The CFF is about to launch a new and very exciting project among the local cooperative movement.
01:05:22 They have partnered with the Inter-American Development Bank through its ECHO micro project to develop a green financing tool.
01:05:31 Of course, they're both here to share a little bit more about this initiative. So good morning to you gentlemen.
01:05:36 And thank you so much for joining us. Good morning. Good morning.
01:05:39 Where do we start? What is green financing?
01:05:43 Yes, that's a wide term. It's actually a way in which financial institutions can actually let customers,
01:05:53 both private customers and also companies, actually get access, let's say to technology, to financing
01:05:59 that will actually be good for our planet basically.
01:06:03 So that, for example, could typically be solar panels, electrical vehicles,
01:06:08 any investment that actually helps with energy efficiency, both in companies but of course also for private individuals.
01:06:17 And also, let's say, give those individuals and companies the ability to adapt to our changing climate,
01:06:27 which is happening all over the world actually.
01:06:29 Mr. Carrington, tell us a little bit more about the Central Finance Facility Cooperative Society Limited
01:06:36 and then about your own credit union.
01:06:38 Well, Central Finance Facility, well, they are more or less like the financers for the credit union.
01:06:45 They have about 35 members, if I'm correct. Don't quote me on that.
01:06:50 And they handle investments for the credit union. They try to, like, almost like a central bank for the credit union, so to speak.
01:06:59 Right? About my credit union, well, we have been around for about 50 years.
01:07:05 Initially started on the port of Port of Spain. I think we were called the port contractors credit union.
01:07:11 Currently we are called PECU, Port Employees Credit Union.
01:07:15 And we do what credit unions do. We offer improvement in the lives of our members through finance.
01:07:23 So let's talk about the central finance facility's partnership with the IADB to offer the green financing tool.
01:07:33 Now, we talked about green financing, but what is this green financing tool?
01:07:38 So, first of all, it's a sort of a, it's actually a program which goes over, which is basically lasting for a couple of years or several years.
01:07:46 And the whole purpose of the program itself is to give the credit unions, the credit union movement, the tools to actually set up green financing.
01:07:59 And of course, there are several, let's say, sub tools, both to, for example, select the technologies that will be needed to actually, for example, reduce CO2 emissions, reduce energy consumption and so forth.
01:08:14 As well as, of course, also helping the credit unions train their staff, the personnel to understand what climate finance is, for example, or what changes are actually happening in the climate itself.
01:08:28 Where's the financing coming from?
01:08:30 The financing is actually coming from the credit unions themselves. But of course, the program itself is financed by the IADB itself.
01:08:39 And several, let's say, funders, IADB, IADB Lab, Global Affairs Canada, to help this actually happen, let's say.
01:08:50 So, do companies who are interested members of those credit unions, do they have to have the know-how?
01:08:58 Right, that's a very good question, actually. So, the companies themselves, of course, the more know-how they have, the better.
01:09:07 However, there is help to be found, of course, also from the suppliers of the equipment which is used in green finance, such as, of course, solar panels, electrical cars.
01:09:21 And also, if you're trying to, let's say, refurbish your house to become more energy efficient, usually there are actually experts in the field out there, such as, for example, the Green Building Council of Trinidad and Tobago, who we are also actually partnering with in this project.
01:09:36 Mr. Carrington, why and why now?
01:09:39 Well, why? Because the climate needs to be looked at, right? And this is one of the avenues and a way that we could, as Ian said, cut down on greenhouse glasses and stuff like that.
01:09:55 And if the public is aware, because it's awareness camping also, right? And what we're doing is that we are providing loans, financing for all members and the public at large to get energy efficient products, white products, reusable energy products, so that we will provide the financing or the loans for the members to get those products.
01:10:19 So, we will all do our part with climate change.
01:10:22 What is the overall financing being invested in this project? And is there a cap to each individual's, well, their application?
01:10:35 Well, I don't want to say they put a cap to it in that the way we will finance the project, but the way we will finance the project is that we'll be offering loans, specific loans for green products.
01:10:46 So, it will all be going to like if we are strategic plan is to increase our loans or the case may be or help in the climate change.
01:10:53 I wouldn't say there is a big cap, but we'll be providing a product and a service along the green finance way.
01:11:02 And because the IDB is involved, they would be monitoring and would ensure these green projects take place as they should.
01:11:12 Yes. So, of course, we have some KPIs or some goals in the project.
01:11:17 We need to finance about 150 clients during the course of the project itself.
01:11:24 We definitely also need to train about 100 staff of the credit unions.
01:11:28 Correct.
01:11:29 And of course, we would also be looking to make sure that the content of the investments are actually, let's say, green, eligible green, such as, for example, if you would take home appliances, usually you would be able to see if it's an A plus A, so A plus plus, A, B, C, D.
01:11:48 Correct.
01:11:49 So, these are some of the things that we also…
01:11:51 Even vehicles.
01:11:52 Even vehicles.
01:11:53 Even vehicles.
01:11:54 Yes, exactly.
01:11:55 And how we construct our homes.
01:11:56 Very interesting. So, back to that question about the overall investment, how much is being invested in this green financing project or two?
01:12:07 So, the overall goal for the project itself is about half a million dollars.
01:12:12 Yes.
01:12:13 US, exactly. However, of course, I think our ambitions are larger than that in the long run, of course.
01:12:20 So, this project in a way is also a bit of a pilot for the credit unions to taste the different types of green financing per se and also the type of products that could actually be, of course, popular with the credit union membership.
01:12:36 Correct.
01:12:37 Where are you now with this project?
01:12:41 Well, yes, it's a good question, but actually I'm happy to say that this week we are launching, at the end of the week we are launching with the CFF.
01:12:50 We basically, we actually already have a couple of products ready.
01:12:54 In general, there will be green home appliances and also through the CFF itself, actually SMEs that would actually start to take advantage of these credit lines.
01:13:09 So, Mr. Carrington, is it just, you did indicate somewhere in what you said just now that it's not only members of credit unions who can benefit and apply.
01:13:19 Yes, well, in order to access the products, the green products, we like to offer our members first.
01:13:30 So, it's not just the members, but to get the product, some of the credit union will have to join the credit union and therefore become a facilitator or part of the green finance project.
01:13:40 So, you don't have to be a member for the past two years or three years.
01:13:43 You can join to access.
01:13:45 Actually, we would love that people come into our credit union and be part of this green project.
01:13:51 Absolutely.
01:13:52 That would be fantastic.
01:13:53 How can you apply?
01:13:55 What would your suggestions be at this point?
01:13:58 Should SMEs go now, you know, researching?
01:14:01 How can we?
01:14:02 I think what's important is just to keep your eyes open, contact our credit unions.
01:14:09 In the next couple of months, the marketing campaign will be ramping up.
01:14:14 The products will be rolled out and there will be something concrete for them to see.
01:14:19 We are also, of course, working with suppliers of green equipment and there will most probably also be some energy and actions on marketing from their side so that there will be more news out there.
01:14:35 Yeah.
01:14:36 And how can people access more information?
01:14:38 Well, as Ian said, we will be launching the project this week and we will be doing awareness campaigns just like what we are having this morning.
01:14:47 Making the public more aware of what we want to do with this green financing.
01:14:51 So, yeah, the campaign is starting this week and we're hoping that the whole of Trinidad will be aware of what we are trying to do with this eco-micro project.
01:14:59 Mr. Volkow, of course, from you, from the broader perspective, the global perspective, why was Trinidad and Tobago, isn't that Trinidad and Tobago specifically targeted or earmarked for this project?
01:15:13 Yeah, I think maybe it also has a lot to do with IDB's priorities but also I would imagine also it has to do with energy.
01:15:21 Energy and the economy.
01:15:22 Exactly, energy and the economy and also the credit union movement which is very strong here.
01:15:26 So, out of a 1.4 million population, you have almost 400,000 credit union members and I think that's a considerable part of the population actually.
01:15:36 And so, therefore, it's a very good channel to reach out to them actually.
01:15:41 And finally, as part of the entire going green movement, how would you encourage people to go in that direction?
01:15:50 I think that many people all over the world are feeling in their pockets actually, rising petrol prices, energy prices.
01:16:01 We all know that there is a certain crisis out there and that probably those tendencies will be continuing.
01:16:09 So, therefore, I think green financing or anybody who would like to invest in it, they probably have several motivations.
01:16:20 First of all, they would look to their own pocket to see if they can actually save from this.
01:16:25 Secondly, I think many also will start to think about how can I be good to my environment, my country, to my children who will be actually living with these problems even more so than ourselves.
01:16:37 And of course, the idea is to be aware, to understand the solutions, how we can solve it together actually.
01:16:45 Any closing remarks?
01:16:46 Well, not wanting to take away from what Ian said is that yes, if you participate in the green finance project, there are a lot of benefits to get as small businesses and individuals.
01:17:00 The initial investment might be high, but the savings on your disposable income and your bottom line will be there using alternative energy.
01:17:09 What I would like to close and say is that if you are not a member of a credit union, you won't today.
01:17:14 All right. Thank you, gentlemen, so much.
01:17:16 Of course, Dale Carrington, General Manager of the Port Employees Credit Union, and Mr. Ilan Wolkoff, he's a consultant in green finance.
01:17:25 Thank you, gentlemen, so much for joining us for Business Breakfast.
01:17:28 Thank you very much.
01:17:29 So viewers, we're now going to a quick break.
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01:27:01 I am Sergio Dufour.
01:27:03 So tell me, what did you do on Saturday and Sunday when rain ruined the play for TKR's match?
01:27:09 That was some rain, right?
01:27:10 Rain won't steal the show today though.
01:27:13 This is what we have planned for you.
01:27:14 We'll be looking back at the St. Lucia Kings contest against St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots.
01:27:19 Well, all of the rain that stole the show.
01:27:22 We review the playing 11 for TKR and look ahead to what we can expect for Wednesday's clash
01:27:27 between Jamaica Tallowers and the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots.
01:27:31 Well, this morning we have an interview with Sebastian Edwards.
01:27:45 He's the president of Mary Boy's Cricket Club.
01:27:48 Good morning to you, Mr. Edwards.
01:27:50 He joins us via Zoom.
01:27:52 Morning, morning, morning, Sergio.
01:27:54 Well, tell me, are you surprised by all these rained out matches?
01:27:58 Not really.
01:28:01 Not really.
01:28:02 So you expected it?
01:28:04 I expected a lot of rain this year for most of the matches.
01:28:09 So hopefully during the little pity-carrying period that we usually have,
01:28:14 that we will get some play inside it.
01:28:19 Right, but is it something now that we should review?
01:28:22 I mean, T20 cricket is being played yearly now, and we expect the rainy season.
01:28:27 So should there be a shift?
01:28:30 I think that we might need to look at keeping the games in the Northern Caribbean
01:28:38 more so than the Southern Caribbean.
01:28:41 I mean, you would get more crowds in the Southern Caribbean than probably Jamaica or elsewhere,
01:28:47 but you would get less rain in probably Jamaica, Antigua, and so on.
01:28:53 So what's going to happen with teams like Guyana?
01:28:56 How are they going to get some games and see some action?
01:28:59 We would have to fight with the rain and hope that the Almighty blesses us with some sunshine
01:29:08 so we can get some games in.
01:29:10 Well, you should try telling that to those Guyana fans.
01:29:14 I mean, they always look forward to seeing Hetmaier play at home.
01:29:17 Of all the places that sold out in terms of matches, people lined up to see Guyana play.
01:29:23 How are you going to have to deal with that? What are you going to say to the fans?
01:29:27 Traditionally, Trinidad and Guyana would normally have the lion's share of support in the stands.
01:29:36 You would normally see full stadia in both islands, but it will be tough
01:29:43 if we have to move the games from these areas to play elsewhere.
01:29:47 Now tell me, how should teams approach an innings when there's bad weather looming?
01:29:52 We seem to have a lot of that these days.
01:29:54 Well, for the batting team, I would think that they would try to maximize the amount of runs they score
01:30:05 throughout whatever overs they get.
01:30:08 So as to put pressure on the team that bats second, because scoreboard pressure, as they say,
01:30:17 runs on the board is runs on the board.
01:30:19 And then the team bowling second, you would be able to try to get your bowlers to bowl a disciplined line
01:30:28 to minimize run scoring to put them under pressure.
01:30:33 Right. And I should probably ask, if you have the toss, what would you do at the toss looking up at the sky
01:30:39 and you're seeing clouds, it's looking like maybe some swing bowlers may come into play.
01:30:44 What would you do? Bat or bowl first?
01:30:47 For me and having worked with a number of the, as I would say, the better captains,
01:30:55 Kieron Pollard and Darren Bravo and so on, I would think that we would normally look to bat first
01:31:02 and put as much runs on the board as possible.
01:31:05 As I said, runs on the board is runs on the board. It's already made.
01:31:09 Scoreboard pressure would have a role to play going forward in the second innings.
01:31:15 And how do you manage the nerves of players when situations change on short notice?
01:31:20 We all know about the Duckworth-Lewis method. It doesn't always work out for either team.
01:31:26 I think that is something that the coaches would normally work with.
01:31:31 Coaches would normally have sections where they would put the players under that sort of pressure.
01:31:38 Put them in those situations where we chase a certain amount of runs and ask the players to score a certain amount of runs per over
01:31:47 in the training session so that when it comes to game time, while the guys who are the wicket out there,
01:31:54 the guys who have to go in, the coach and so on would be telling them,
01:31:59 "This is what we need to get."
01:32:02 And based on their training, they would be more than prepared to deliver what we need.
01:32:12 Now looking at what happened in St. Lucia, what do you think about the outfield and the time it took to prepare the outfield?
01:32:20 I remember some of the commentators saying that they weren't satisfied with the turnover rate to get the pitch ready.
01:32:27 And the outfield ready, especially for the match to begin.
01:32:30 What can be done to improve that moving forward?
01:32:34 First of all, we need to understand the nature of what a wicket really is.
01:32:42 A wicket is clay.
01:32:47 And any water that gets on the clay would take some time to dry.
01:32:52 The outfield is also sand-based now, so it would take some time for it to dry out.
01:33:01 If the maintenance is not up to par on the outfield, it would take some time for the water to get down into the underground drains and so on.
01:33:11 So we need to be mindful of what it takes to get our surface ready.
01:33:19 I think the Caribbean, we need to look at what happens internationally and try to get to that point.
01:33:28 If you look at some stadia in England and so on, they cover the entire outfield in some cases.
01:33:35 Not just the wicket and the square, but the run-ups. They cover the entire field.
01:33:41 So that when rain is finished, it's just to pull up the covers and the play could start almost immediately.
01:33:48 So you think it's somewhat unfair to criticise what happened over the weekend in St. Lucia in terms of getting the pitch prepared at least for 10 overs for either team?
01:33:59 It might be unfair in the short time that we would have. Remember, it's water and soil we're talking about.
01:34:08 It's not a situation where even the super-soakers that they use to soak up the water, they could only do so much.
01:34:17 So it might be just a little bit unfair. Preparation beforehand was key, but the time frame we're looking at to get the ground dry is always touch and go in these situations.
01:34:32 So I think the criticism just may be a little bit unfair.
01:34:35 A lot of teams, as a result of that, they haven't gotten a chance to play.
01:34:40 I want to know from you, is there a difference in managing players that have played for national teams and club teams or franchise teams as opposed to those that are at the club level?
01:34:51 How do you manage all these egos and emotions?
01:34:54 It's always a difficult act for a manager or a coach to manage players who have played at different levels, played with the same team.
01:35:09 But I think that's where the skill of a coach or a manager comes into play.
01:35:15 Where he could have an open discussion with all the players and let them know what's expected of them within the set-up.
01:35:25 So that he can get the best out of them at whatever level they're playing at.
01:35:31 It's just a matter of how you reason with your players, how you get to speak to your players.
01:35:43 Because no matter what level they play at, they still are players.
01:35:50 Even with international experience, advice goes both ways.
01:35:54 From the player to the management staff, and from management staff to the players.
01:35:59 In your opinion, what's your idea of a perfect team?
01:36:03 For instance, would you open with a power hitter and a stroke maker?
01:36:06 How would you use the spin bowlers as opposed to the pace bowlers in a line-up?
01:36:12 Especially when you haven't gotten a chance to really test them in the first match in particular.
01:36:17 I'm always a fan of pace bowling.
01:36:23 I love to see pace bowling.
01:36:25 Not that I don't like to see spinners, but I love to see pacers.
01:36:30 Any team I have would normally have three outright pacers and probably one all-rounder.
01:36:38 And add a world-class spinner or two to that mix, or a good all-rounder as a spinner.
01:36:45 A batting all-rounder who could bowl spin.
01:36:49 And probably one outright spinner.
01:36:55 Recently I've become a fan of left-arm orthodox spin bowling.
01:37:00 Once these guys get it right, they are a handful to get away on any given day.
01:37:07 Mr. Edwards, stay with us. I want to encourage you to listen to this song as well as we go to a quick break.
01:37:13 Sure.
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01:41:03 Okay, welcome back. So Darren Sammy had some comments last night following the
01:41:11 well the reigned out match. Let's hear what he had to say.
01:41:14 Let's reflect on the three games. Obviously the one no result, one win, one loss.
01:41:19 How would you look back on the three games and where do you think it puts you guys going forward?
01:41:23 I think Jamaica we could have won but at the end of the day I told the guys I was quite pleased as to what I saw.
01:41:32 You know chasing down 180 even though I thought we let them get about 10 runs too much.
01:41:39 But chasing down 180 where Captain Faf and Johnson Charles and even Sikander Raza did not have a performance in there.
01:41:47 And we only lost by 11. So from that part it was quite encouraging.
01:41:51 We took the learning from the pitch, the conditions and applied it into the Barbados game.
01:41:58 And yeah that was pretty convincing victory.
01:42:03 And obviously the weather we don't have control over. To leave St. Lucia with a possible five points or four points or whatever it is.
01:42:14 You know the games that we could control we're quite happy with that.
01:42:18 So Mr. Edwards rejoins us. So we just heard what Darren Sammy had to say.
01:42:23 Do you think Mr. Edwards that St. Lucia do they have an advantage?
01:42:28 How did it turn out for them? I mean you had just a few matches rained out and you had a result in your favor.
01:42:34 Are they at an advantage now going into the other matches?
01:42:37 Well weather permitting I think everybody would get games going forward.
01:42:44 So I don't think it's much of an advantage. They probably have a slight edge in terms of what may happen going forward with the weather and so on.
01:42:53 But I don't think they have much of an advantage because it's early days in the competition yet.
01:43:00 There's still a lot of cricket to play. So basically the other teams would have a chance to catch up.
01:43:07 And they also have a lot of cricket to play also.
01:43:11 Have you seen any chinks in the armor of that team, St. Lucia?
01:43:18 They have some issues I believe. I think they probably shot a couple good fast bowlers.
01:43:29 But they have a really good team. I think they are probably one of the most balanced teams in the competition.
01:43:38 So they probably have as good a chance as any.
01:43:42 How long does it take?
01:43:44 Not against TKR though.
01:43:47 We'll get to that. But how long do you think it will take for teams to get acclimatized in this tournament to actually settle into their final 11?
01:43:54 Well it shouldn't take long. I think the team has been together for a while.
01:44:01 So knowing what each player offers the team, the management staff should know exactly what they're looking for.
01:44:10 And probably play horses for horses. They look at the wicket, they look at the opposing team and who might be there in the final 11 and play to suit.
01:44:21 Up next of course we have Jamaica Talawas taking on St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots.
01:44:26 Who do you have winning that game on Wednesday?
01:44:29 Smart Money is on St. Kitts.
01:44:33 And why is that?
01:44:35 What? More Chinese audience.
01:44:39 Well I mean you know a lot about the Trinidadian players. How confident are they?
01:44:43 I might be a little selfish but I think our players basically they...
01:44:49 We have produced over the years some of the best white wall cricketers in the Caribbean.
01:44:55 Bar none. I think if you look at in sheer numbers only, the players that play IPL and other leagues around the world, majority of these players come from Trinidad and Tobago.
01:45:08 So I think we usually have some of the best players and anywhere they go, they usually dominate.
01:45:16 Right. So we always go back to you know, well maybe if we have all these players playing for Trinidad and Tobago we should go our separate ways.
01:45:25 I won't go down that road today but I mean what do you think is the strongest TKR team?
01:45:33 Um, you mean now or previously?
01:45:37 One second. Let me just get to my team list here.
01:45:42 As you know when Mark DL would have made his debut and we have well you know this guy Andre Russell in the team as well.
01:45:50 You have Pollard and Bravo's back. You have Narine. Is that your strongest team or would you like to see Evan Lewis in the team eventually?
01:46:00 Well yeah I would love to see a TKR team with quite possibly a full TKR 11. A full Trinidad 11 sorry.
01:46:11 So I wouldn't discount anybody else but I would love to see a TKR team with a full Trinidad 11.
01:46:23 Adding probably a couple outsiders for good balance. But so far I think the team that was selected to play the first game, that's probably as good as it gets.
01:46:36 Well of course. Is that what's... Yeah so we're running out of time but I want to thank you very much for your comments this morning.
01:46:43 We of course look forward to having you on the show again. We have a lot more to discuss for you and we have more from Bravo's song.
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01:50:00 So TKR's stay at the crease was brief on Saturday against St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots.
01:50:05 They only got to 19 for 1 in 3 overs so they didn't give us much to see.
01:50:10 However, if we are to look at their line-up we can see that Mark Dial got a shot to open the innings ahead of the power hitters.
01:50:17 Were you surprised to see him there?
01:50:19 One of his former mentors, Anil Larkhan, believes it was his destiny.
01:50:23 In 2015, Mark Dial made his debut in T20 cricket, coming out for the red steel in a contest where he made a 23 of 25 balls.
01:50:32 The 30-year-old has since played 33 T20 matches with a high score of 78.
01:50:38 His former coach, Anil Larkhan, believes his selection to the final 11 of the Trinbago Knight Riders is the start of big things to come.
01:50:46 He's hoping that he gets a chance to make full use of his potential as an all-rounder.
01:50:50 He'll obviously need to go out there and express himself and more importantly show the world what he can do.
01:50:56 From a batting perspective, but he also does a bit of bowling as well so one would expect him to perform in an all-round capacity.
01:51:06 So what makes the left-handed batsman special?
01:51:09 Obviously his work ethics would have played an integral part and being part of that work ethics would have made this transition for him being a prolific player.
01:51:19 Larkhan is hoping he becomes consistent.
01:51:22 Well I just honestly believe that he just needs to continue to work diligently and the results will come.
01:51:29 Diyal has played as a middle-order batsman but it's left to be seen how he fits into his new role as an opener for TKR alongside Martin Guptill as they vie for another CPL title.
01:51:41 It'll be interesting to see if he gets a chance to bowl as well.
01:51:45 Well here's something for you. There are so many facets to T20 cricket.
01:51:49 Spin bowling can often be misunderstood and misunderstood art form, especially in this shorter format.
01:51:55 However, teams that use these bowlers well can acquire competitive advantage as you know.
01:52:00 We spoke to veteran spin bowler TNT captain Imran Khan on the importance of getting the best out of spin bowlers in T20 cricket.
01:52:08 Now when you look at T20 cricket in particular, how effective do you think spin bowling will be in T20 cricket?
01:52:15 Yeah I mean I think you know spin bowlers we can take in bowlers.
01:52:19 I think it's important that you know the Caribbean and even Western East Asia extend and look for some wicket-taking bowlers.
01:52:25 And I think this is the format that you know you need spinners to be you know taking wickets as well.
01:52:31 So I think it's important for spinners to know their game, you know be consistent as well as a spinner.
01:52:36 And you know I think it should be it should be okay.
01:52:38 Can you set a pitch, a T20 pitch for spin bowling?
01:52:43 I don't think you can set a pitch but I think spinners need to adapt to conditions.
01:52:47 I think that's important growing up as a spinner, you know international and local.
01:52:50 I think you have to adapt to certain situations and conditions.
01:52:53 I think that's important, learning to be a good proper spinner, you know to be at the international standard.
01:52:59 When you're playing against aggressive batsmen, batsmen you know power play, how do you approach it with spin?
01:53:06 What's the advantage of flighting a ball as opposed to skidding a ball on?
01:53:10 It's really tough especially as you say the power play is really tough.
01:53:14 I think you have to be smart and you know execution of your plan have to be really good.
01:53:18 Either you bowl wide and force him to cut the ball or you know you bowl you know either you know back or flank.
01:53:24 Force him to punch the ball.
01:53:25 It's a bit challenging with spinners especially in this format because you know batsmen have it really easy in this format.
01:53:30 Especially once the pitches are good and there's small bongrees as well.
01:53:34 So it's always hard for spinners to be you know to be contained.
01:53:37 But I think once you're a wicket-taking bowler you always give yourself a chance to get wickets.
01:53:41 Do you think the time will come where they implement something for bowlers in T20 cricket or will it strongly be?
01:53:47 Nah, I don't think so. I think it's all for batsmen.
01:53:50 All for batsmen I think.
01:53:52 Alright, so it's good to be an all-rounder in T20 cricket?
01:53:55 Of course, not only in T20 but all formats I think it's good to be an all-rounder.
01:53:59 Alright, looking forward to seeing you playing for Trinidad again.
01:54:02 Even our Caribbean Premier League team or IPL wherever you decide to go.
01:54:06 Thank you, much appreciated.
01:54:07 Alright, cool.
01:54:08 Well that's Imran Khan for you.
01:54:10 Well that's it for the show.
01:54:11 Thank you for joining us on the TV6 Bowling the World show.
01:54:14 On behalf of Urvashi, myself, studio crew, here's Bravo one more time.
01:54:18 Yes.
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