All the member bands which were successful in the various categories of Panorama were presented with certificates of appreciation for their achievement.

According to Gerard Mendez, chairman of the region, the executive is trying to keep the bands active and will host several events including a Panorama in September. There will be no small, medium and large bands as each band will have 60 players.

This is to be held on Republic Day at the Queen’s Park Savannah.

Other activities include a bingo and Pan Under the Stars on June 16.

In his address Pan Trinbago president Keith Diaz said the Pan in the Countryside series will continue in July with the first stop in Mayaro. The second stop will be Cedros and then Santa Cruz. The results for the J’Overt Bomb competition is as follow: Single Pan bands Sapophonics 175, Ice Water Ensemble 174, Belmont Hi Larks 165, Laventille Pashphonics 161 and Uni Stars 158.

In the Conventional bands, the judges could not separate Desperadoes and PCS Nitrogen Silver Stars as they both amassed 178 points.

They were followed by Courts Sound Specialist of Laventille 177, Massy Trinidad All Stars 175, Musical Gems Steel Orchestra 173, CAL Invaders 159 and Blue Diamonds 147.

Here are some highlights of the presentation.

Due to an overwhelming demand the competition was separated into two sessions with athletes representing clubs and schools across the country.

The championship began in the morning on May 28 with the dance competition and was followed by cheerleading in the afternoon. Over 1,000 people witnessed the excitement, as well as the high degree of skill and accuracy in the routines demonstrated by competitors.

Athletes hailed from clubs such as Rebel Elite All-stars, Spirit Academy and Phoenix All-star Cheerleading Academy. Schools participating in the event included Bishop Anstey High School, Diego Martin North Secondary, Holy Faith Convent, St Joseph’s Convent (St Joseph), South East Port of Spain Secondary, Belmont Secondary, Siparia West Secondary, Sevilla Private Primary, Parvati Hindu Girls’ College and Bishop Centenary.

The TTASA which is a registered, non-profit, youth sporting organisation that focuses on development and leadership, provides coaches who are certified in the skills and safety components of dance and cheerleading.

In a media release its president Chinua Alleyne noted the importance of the event for the young participants.

“The athletes at Sunday’s event demonstrated the characteristics of discipline, sportsmanship and confidence in their performances. This is a testimony of the training provided by the TTASA ’s programme directors Tarrin Mc- Mayo for dance and Shawna David for cheerleading,” he said.

“We thank the participants for their eagerness and our sponsors for their support.

We also look forward to growing the event and the continued support for dance and cheer, which can offer many international opportunities including scholarships.” In addition to the local judges, two visiting judges from the United States, Casey Rosenberg and Trisia Brown also sat on the panel.

The main sponsor for the event included the United States Embassy, Angostura LLB, NLCB, Colfire, CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank, the Ministry of Social Development, Massy Group, First Citizens, the Ministry of Sport, The Home Mortgage Bank, Bermudez Biscuit, Wrapworks, Synergy TV, Media 21 and SM Jaleel.

Walcott threw a season best of 86.61 metres on his fourth attempt to get on the rostrum in the men’s javelin. Walcott, who won bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics last year, recorded an 82.01m throw on his first attempt and 84.02m on his second attempt.

The two-time Olympic medallist fouled his third, fifth and sixth attempts.

Winning gold was Olympic champion Thomas Rohler of Germany with a powerful heave of 90.06m on his final attempt.

Rohler’s countryman Johannes Vetter bumped Walcott into third after landing the spear 88.15m on his fifth throw.

The field also included defending Olympic silver medallist Julius Yego of Kenya. Despite a season best throw of 82.19m on his third attempt, Yego finished seventh.

Running out of lane six in the women’s 100m, Ahye was one hundredth of a second away from tying her season’s best when she ran 11.07 seconds to grab bronze.

Dafne Schippers of the Netherlands copped gold in a brisk 10.99, while Marie-Josee Ta Lou of the Ivory Coast earned silver in 11.03.

Next on the Diamond League calendar is the June 15 meet is Oslo, Norway.

Both teams were desperate for full points to ignite their campaign after stuttering starts but looked sluggish playing 5000m above sea level in a first half that offered plenty action but no goals .

Pulisic, who plays for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, showed he is a star in the making with great composure in the box in the second half to help lift USA provisionally to third in the CONCACAF hexagonal standings with seven points from five matches while TT are rooted to the bottom with one win and four losses .

TT started in a 4-5-1 formation with 38 year old Carlos Edwards at right-back but providing support down the flank with timely forays into the USA half. Pulisic, in what was likely an omen for TT , won the first corner of the match, dribbling past one player down the right before his cross was blocked .

USA were enjoying the majority of the ball and veterans Clint Dempsey and Jozy Altidore both fired efforts at TT ’s goal with Jan-Michael Williams having to get down low to save the latter’s shot. TT were hoping to catch their hosts on the break but the Americans played close attention to Seattle Sounders’ wing-back Joevin Jones while Khaleem Hyland’s long range speculative left-footer flew wide. But the Dennis Lawrence- coached TT should have been ahead 1-0 in the 32nd when Joevin on the left played a short pass to Kevin Molino who lifted a pass first time into the box where Kenwyne Jones drifted past a stagnant John Brooks but saw his header ricochet off the crossbar with Tim Howard in no man’s land .

TT goalie Jan-Michael Williams was working overtime, though, on the other end as TT did well to go into the half tied goalless. USA, urged on by their fans, came out with more energy in the second half and after a sloppy give-away by TT in the middle, USA’s DeAndre Yedlin and Darlington Nagbe combined to get behind the TT defence before Yedlin drilled the ball across the penalty box where Pulisic ghosted in to prod the ball in from pointblank range in the 52nd minute .

TT thought they had the equaliser a minute later when Carlos Edwards’ cross from the right found Nathan Lewis at the back post but the linesman flagged him offside .

Ten minutes later Pulisic, leading a counter-attack, showed great off the ball running to pass to Bradley and dart behind the TT defence where Jozy Altidore rewarded his movement with a defence splitting pass and the teen made no mistake in the box, beating Jan-Michael at his first post to put the match to rest .

Lawrence, looking for goals and to freshen up the team, replaced Joevin with forward Shahdon Winchester (68th), a weary Hyland with Leston Paul (76th) and Kenwyne with Jamille Boatswain (82nd) but TT could not get near as their poor streak on American soil continued .

And while he vows to steer the side to the top half in the 2017 Pro League season, helping the club rise as the beacon of hope for the Morvant/ Laventille region remains his biggest aspiration.

The new season kicks off today and runs through to December 17 Shabazz said that with the help of the San Juan/ Laventille Regional Corporation and the Sport Company of Trinidad and Tobago (SporTT ) – through its facilities management headed by Anthony Blake – the Park Street Recreation Ground in Morvant is set for an upgrade which is expected to include fencing of the venue and resurfacing of the playing field.

It’s only the beginning, according to Shabazz, who would like in the near future, a facility equipped with a dormitory and gym — somewhere he says young men and women can aspire to be a positive part of in a community constantly reminded of the negative effects of crime.

“A football facility will do wonders for a community like ours, and even if you blindfold Ray Charles (the deceased American music pioneer who was blind from age seven) he could see that.” Last season, for the first time in the ground’s history, Park Street welcomed top flight football when Morvant Caledonia hosted three of their Pro League matches at the venue. And, it was well-received by a football- mad community, with crowd attendances estimated around the three-thousand mark.

Only the Mahaica Oval in Point Fortin, on its very best days, could compete with such an estimate.

Shabazz believes an upgrade to the Park Street venue will present Morvant Caledonia United with merchandising and marketing opportunities, gate receipts, an overall atmosphere of belonging and a representative of the people and community.

“Facilities in the communities could ensure that the Pro League and its clubs go on to another level, financial viability, crowd support and participation and more accountability on the part of the players on the pitch,” said Shabazz, the club’s longstanding technical director and founding member.

He said the commitment of sponsors such as the Sport Company of Trinidad and Tobago (SporTT ), Massy, Courts, National Lotteries Control Board (NLCB) and National Petroleum (NP) to football and community development has kept Morvant Caledonia alive, and has given the club the impetus to continue to drive forward.

But without a home, he says clubs continue to struggle on the brink of extinction.

Morvant Caledonia, a former club of current Trinidad and Tobago national team coach Dennis Lawrence, national youth coach Russell Latapy, as well as another World Cup 2006 player Densill Theobald, and even Pro League CEO and former national forward Dexter Skeene, had, for a long time, been one of the most attractive teams to watch in the Pro League.

But the once formidable force of the Pro League have finished second-from-bottom in the last three seasons.

“It’s a good challenge for me now,” accepts Shabazz, who replaced new Dominica coach Rajesh Latchoo.

Pro League fixtures: Round One Match Day One
(Friday June 9, 2017) At Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva Club Sando vs Morvant Caledonia United — 6pm Central FC vs San Juan Jabloteh — 8pm

(Saturday June10, 2017) At Arima Velodrome, Arima.North East Stars vs Point Fortin Civic — 7pm

(Monday June 12, 2017) At Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva Defence Force vs Police FC — 6pm W Connection vs MIC-IT St Ann’s Rangers — 8pm

I have been working at the same job for a number of years and a pay rise is long

overdue, but I’m a bit nervous about asking for one. How can I approach this topic

with my boss?

~ Pending Pay Increase

Dear Pending Pay Increase,

For many employees, the thought of asking their boss for a raise can be terrifying.

Lots of people, particularly women, simply don’t enjoy negotiating, and others simply don’t know how. And yet, the art of negotiating is a key skill that determines one’s personal financial success. It may also be an important skill that can assist in narrowing the genderpay disparity in some jobs.

Several research studies have shown that, in general, men tend to view negotiations as a game, whereas women tend to dread the thought of them.

Regardless of gender, successful negotiations are all about preparation.

Here are some key pointers to help you prepare for that important conversation with your boss

• Acknowledge the dual goals in a negotiation An employment contract is exactly that – a contract. You provide a company with your skills and expertise in exchange for a paid salary. Recognising this fact should reduce some nervousness and allow you to focus on understanding the needs that underlie both parties’ position on the issue. This would help you find creative ways to satisfy seemingly competing interests.

• Be proactive and prepared It’s not enough to say that you deserve more money simply because you have been around for some ti me. When you’re an important asset to your company, negotiating a raise becomes easier – so be prepared to prove your value. Maintaining a record of your professional contributions, instances when you saved the company money, boosted sales or went above and beyond the call of duty, all add credibility to your request. If you obtained any recent training or credentials that will benefit your company, throw that into your toolbox as well. The key point here is to focus on your professional contribution. Remember this is a professional relationship, so never bring your personal financial situation into the discussion. Make sure that you are asking for a raise because you deserve it and not because you simply need more money.

• Conduct research It would go a long way to have a number in mind when you meet with your boss. Knowing what your position is paid in other companies would help you set a realistic request. Try getting some insights into the pay range for your field and position from colleagues, HR managers or recruitment fi rms.

• Determine your BATNA What’s a BATNA? It’s your Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement. Granting a raise may not be entirely in your boss’ hands, and in some cases a company may truly be unable to give one. Envisioning the kinds of objections your boss may have allows you to determine what your best alternative to a monetary increase would be before entering the meeting.

Perhaps you may want to consider alternatives such as, extra vacation days, flexitime, telecommuting, tuition reimbursement, a more prestigious job title, attendance at an international professional conference? Knowing your BATNA gives you greater negotiating power if your boss says no to a monetary raise.

• Find the perfect timing Think about the best time to approach your boss on the topic. Perhaps aft er a stellar performance review, or after taking on added job responsibilities? Maybe you recently won a professional award? Finding the perfect timing is all about keeping your value to the forefront of your boss’ mind, so that your case is easier to present. Avoid scheduling the meeting around busy periods when your boss may be under stress, or around periods of slow sales which would make it challenging for your boss to justify a raise.

• Practice, practice, practice! Practice helps you overcome any fear you may have about asking for a raise, and it gives you the opportunity to iron out any kinks in your case. Find a trusted friend and role play! • Approach the topic professionally Remember, your relationship with your boss is a professional one, and you want to keep it like that. Approach the meeting with your boss as two parties in a business agreement trying to reach a compromise.

• Respond professionally to a possible “No” There are many factors that management must consider before granting a pay increase.

Often times, employees are unable to see the bigger picture and organisational impact of these factors. If your boss says no then request professional feedback so that you would know what you need to do to get a “yes” the next time around. If the reason for the no is because of financial constraints, then consider suggesting a promotion – it is easier for your boss to rationalise a higher salary for higher level work. If your boss keeps up with a no, simply state that you understand his/her position and end the meeting.

Salary negotiations can be uncomfortable for your boss too. The most important thing you can do is to focus the meeting on your professional contributions – don’t compare yourself to co-workers. You also want to remain realistic in your request – don’t expect to go from a junior position to senior management with a heft y bonus.

However, if you are consistently doing an exceptional job, and your boss consistently says no, it may be ti me to start considering moving to a company that is willing to pay you what you deserve.

GOOD LUCK, AFETT.

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ASK AFETT is a column meant to address issues and concerns of professionals seeking advice to assist in progressing in their careers. Today’s response was written by AFETT member, Donna Thomas – managing director at Enkindle Business Consultancy Ltd., director of Research & Public Advocacy at AFETT, business consultant, strategist and university lecturer.

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The causes for their discontent are many, but a Carnival season fraught with allegations of financial misconduct appears to be the main cause.

The first group, calling itself the Concerned Individuals for Pan (CIP), has published several letters on the whensteeltalks.

ning.com website to members of Pan Trinbago.

One such letter, written by former Pan Trinbago education officer Aquil De Caires, reads “We are representatives from member bands within Pan Trinbago who have lost confidence in the executives of Pan Trinbago.” The CIP distributed to its Pan Trinbago members a 26-pointlong list of charges which allegedly led to the group’s loss of confidence.

At the top of the list are points which dominated headlines during this year’s Carnival season – the government’s decision to have the National Carnival Commission take control of Panorama gate receipts after allegations of financial misconduct against Pan Trinbago and its president, Keith Diaz arose; and Pan Trinbago’s $34 million debt.

The CIP has been circulating a petition to demand that the central executive call a meeting to have their concerns addressed, but de Caires said they are around 50 signatures short of the compulsory 122.

However, even without the signatures, De Caires said Pan Trinbago is bound by its constitution to have a general meeting before the end of the year.

There, the CIP and other disillusioned groups will have an opportunity to demand answers to their concerns.

The second group which has expressed their loss of confidence in the executive is the Tobago Region of Pan Trinbago.

Newsday obtained a letter dated May 8 sent from the Tobago regional group to Pan Trinbago’s secretary.

The letter highlighted resolutions voted for by 15 members of the group on April 27 this year.

According to the letter, there were no abstentions or any against the resolutions.

The group said Pan Trinbago’s central executive did not pay Tobago’s monthly office rent which led to them having to find a new location.

For this, along with the allegations of financial misconduct, Tobago expressed its “disgust and no confidence” in the executive.

“Be it resolved that this Central Executive shall cease to hold office with immediate effect in order to restore confidence and trust in the organisation by Government, private sector and the general public,” the letter read.

Newsday reached out to Diaz for comment on the apparent mounting discontent within the organisation.

Diaz said, “We deal with member bands.

I do not know who these ‘Concerned Individuals for Pan’ you are talking about. We have a constitution.” Diaz ended the conversation before Newsday could ask further questions.

Meanwhile, Pan Trinbago’s website published two resolutions passed by its South-Central Region on May 10 in which it distanced itself “from all activities of the Concerned Individuals for Pan, its statements and its agents as well as all other groups or individuals seeking to destabilise the organisation.” When reached for answers on what prompted these resolutions to be passed, South-Central Region president David Balbosa said he did not wish to comment on the matter.

After the allegations of financial misconduct were levied against Pan Trinbago and Diaz in the months leading up to Carnival, Minister of Community Development, Culture and the Arts, Dr Nyan Gadsby-Dolly, announced in a February 26 press conference government’s intention to launch a forensic audit into the organisation.

Newsday asked Gadsby-Dolly via text-message on Monday whether the audit was launched, which company was selected to perform the audit, and when the government expected it to be completed.

Gadsby-Dolly answered, “We aim to have a report by or before September.

The process for this to be accomplished is proceeding according to plan. The details you request will soon be available.”

The cost of corrosion involves an important part of the gross domestic product (GDP) and takes place in a wide range of examples, from large structures to implants placed in the human body.

From 1999 to 2001, the United States had a total annual direct cost due to corrosion issues of approximately $276 billion, or 3.1 percent of their GDP.

Similarly, in Peru, according to the Teknoquamica company, in the year 2000 losses by corrosion accounted for eight percent of GDP, ie, approximately $1,200 million.

Trinidad and Tobago hasn’t done any study to estimate costs that represent losses by corrosion.

Despite this, problems due to this phenomenon can be felt so it is clear then the need to implement the relevant measures.

There are different reasons why the phenomenon has not been controlled in an appropriate manner, ranging from climatic to economics. The situation, as you might guess, affects equally the majority of Latin American countries in which Governments and environmental conditions are similar. Governments practically do not pay attention to the problem of corrosion, not by lack of trained staff but by the lack of a unified policy on maintenance of structures.

Little by little private companies are becoming aware of the issue of corrosion and the damage the phenomenon causes when it is not addressed in a timely manner. But what is the corrosion? Corrosion can be defined in many ways.

Some definitions are very direct and focus on a specific type of corrosion, while others are very general and cover many forms of deterioration.

The word “corrode” is derived from the Latin word “corrodere” which means “gnawing parts”.

For most purposes, corrosion can be characterised as an electrochemical reaction between a material – usually a metal – and its environment which produces a deterioration of the material and its properties. The metals are rarely found in a pure state but rather are almost always combined with one or more non metallic chemical elements, and ores are usually an oxidised form of the metal. Therefore, a significant amount of energy should be applied to transform the ore into pure metal. This energy can be applied via metallurgy or chemical; additionally, extra energy is required in the form of cold work or by casting processes necessary to transform the pure metal into a usable piece.

Corrosion can be also defined as the tendency of a metal – produced and formed by a substantial application of energy – to return to its natural state of lower energy. From a thermodynamic perspective, the tendency to decrease the energy level is the main force that induces corrosion in metals.

The effects of corrosion in our daily life are classified into direct and indirect. Those affecting useful service of our real life are the direct. Indirect are those in which the producers and consumers of goods and services have influence on the corrosion costs. At home for instance, the phenomenon is observed directly in the automotive, steel burglar proof or windows, metal tools and others.

One of the more serious consequences of corrosion happens when it affects our safety or even life directly. When going about our daily business, we may see a number of problems due to corrosion. For example, on a bridge on the highway, corrosion may occur in the reinforcing steel rod inside the concrete, which can fracture it and, consequently, cause the failure of any section; similarly, the collapse of electric transmission towers may occur. These may damage buildings, structures, factories, etc, without mentioning the environmental impact and costly repairs that follow.

In December 1999, in the Bay of Biscay off the coast of France, the tanker MV Erika sank due to a hull rupture caused by corrosion. The result: approximately 20 thousand tons of crude oil spilled into the sea, which caused great damage to the marine ecosystem.

To control corrosion, it is necessary to know the process or mechanisms of corrosion, or in what manner it originates.

Corrosion takes place in different ways. Its classification is usually based on one of these three factors:

• Nature of the electrolyte: corrosion can be classified as “wet” or “dry”. It is necessary to have a liquid solution or mixture for wet corrosion to occur. Dry corrosion usually involves the reaction with gases at high temperature.

• Mechanism of corrosion: involves electrochemical reactions or direct reaction with a chemical.

• Appearance of corroded metal: corrosion can be uniform where metal corrodes at the same rate along the surface, or it may be localised, in which only small areas are affected.

The most common classification of wet corrosion based on the appearance of the metal is identified in the following forms: general or uniform corrosion; pitting corrosion; galvanic corrosion; corrosion-erosion, which includes cavitationerosion; intergranular corrosion, which includes sensitisation and exfoliation; de-alloying, including dezincification, and environmentally assisted cracking, which includes corrosion under stress, corrosion fatigue and damage by evolution of hydrogen.

In theory, the eight forms of corrosion are clearly distinct. In practice, however, there are cases of corrosion that includes more than one from; in other cases, it does not seem to conform to any of these forms.

Depending on the way in which corrosion occurs, an appropriate technique must be chosen to control it or prevent it.

There are five main primary corrosion control methods:

• Selection of materials.

Resistance to corrosion of a metal depends on the environment to which it is exposed. Once taking this into consideration you can carry out a good selection of materials for a specific use.

• Coatings. Coatings for protection against corrosion can be divided into two large groups: Metallic and non-metallic (organic and inorganic). With any type of coating that is selected the goal is the same: isolating the metallic surface from the corrosive environment. of the corrosive medium.

• Inhibitors. Some chemicals (salts, for example) cause corrosion, other chemicals inhibit it. Chromates and silicates and organic amines are common inhibitors. The mechanisms of inhibition can be a little complex.

Depending of the type, the inhibitor could be adsorbed on the specific sites to override the corrosion current. Others promote the formation of a protective film on the surface of the metal.

Inhibitors can be incorporated in a protective coating as well.

• Cathodic protection. The purpose of cathodic protection is to eliminate the current associated with the electrochemical process that occurs in wet corrosion.

For this an external artificially generated current is impressed over the structure. A system comprising a sacrificial material (anode) is used, such as zinc or magnesium, which are connected to the structure to provide protection. While the anode corrodes the adjacent structure is then protected.

• Design. The application of principles of design can eliminate many problems of corrosion and reduces the time and cost associated with maintenance and repair. Corrosion occurs frequently in small spaces or loopholes in which corrosive medium starts to be more aggressive. These areas can be eliminated or minimised in the design process. Where the corrosion under stress is possible, the components can be designed to operate at low levels of stress.

For all the above, it is very important that the engineers or specialist in corrosion, materials engineer, maintenance supervisors and reliability engineers to have sufficient knowledge to control this phenomenon. They must recognise it and know what is its origin and its severity; They must keep themselves updated on the tools and methods available today, as well as the inspection techniques, the effects of design variables, how to interpret and apply information on the corrosion and know where to get help.

For more information on corrosion you can contact our Metallurgy department at: Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (CARIRI) Trincity West Industrial Estate, Macoya.

Telephone: 285-5050 ext. 3110 E-mail: metallurgy@carir

The event was part of the company’s effort in keeping with the theme of last Monday’s World Environment Day –Connecting People With Nature.

The session part of the drive to get staff to reconnect with nature and also included a chat about heritage sites and a display on recycling and reducing carbon footprints as well as a free plants being given out to participants.

Newallo, a 20-yearold Maraval resident, was chosen from among eligible applicants from the Caribbean and Latin American countries in which Payless is offering the scholarship: Costa Rica; Dominican Republic; El Salvador; Honduras; Guatemala; Nicaragua; Panama; and Trinidad and Tobago (TT).

Payless ShoeSource (BVI) Holdings Limited established the scholarship fund in 2009.

It said, “Our intention to supplement the fund by annual contributions so that it becomes selfsustaining within ten years.” The scholarships will be awarded on academic and needs criteria, while the grants will be awarded to UM students on a needs basis. The scholarship recipient must be an applicant to the UM School of Business who not only demonstrates financial need, he/she must maintain above average grade point average; applicants must have the equivalent of an “A” average in secondary school and rank in the top five percent of their class.

The scholarship is awarded by UM’s Office of Financial Assistance Services, with the assistance of its Office of Admission.

Selected in 2016, Newallo is currently pursuing a degree in Geological Sciences with minors in business, mathematics and psychology.

Speaking with Business Day, she said, “I started classes in August of last year. I hope to go to graduate school… in the future and study geophysics.” Newallo attended St Monica’s Preparatory Primary School, Port-of-Spain then St Joseph Convent, Portof- Spain.

“My parents always ensured that my siblings and I (Mariessa and Matthew), were not only focused on academics. So I was very involved in sport, music and community service throughout primary and secondary school.” Asked how she found out about the scholarship, Newallo said an admissions representative from UM “called and told me about (it) and informed me that I was short-listed with two other students for this specific scholarship.” How has the Payless scholarship impacted her situation? Newallo told Business Day it’s given her “a great sense of financial security and removed the financial burden from my parents for my four years here at UM. It has opened up many doors of endless opportunities that I never thought possible and I am eternally grateful.” “Being able to attend an institution as technologically advanced and as amazing as the UM is a dream come true and I will give back to my community and sweet TT,” Newallo assured.

The Payless scholarship was officially presented to Newallo by UM president, Julio Frenk, at a ceremony held in San José, Costa Rica on March 30.

According to the article, “New future for LatAm, Caribbean students at University of Miami”, published on the website, www.news4europe.eu, Frenk said “…talented young people of the region should not be stopped from developing their potential because if they do well, their respective societies will also do well.” The article also noted that UM promotes the emergence of Latin America and the Caribbean as prominent voices in the global dialogue, and seeks to develop a strategy based on wide associations and institutional consortiums.

“The project includes collaborating on research and data exchanges, along with exchange programmes for students and professors, in order to get the Americas and eventually the world on the road to integration,” News4Europe stated.

For more information on how to apply, visit the UM website at www.

miami.edu/