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PAHO Director unveils portrait from renowned Jamaican artist, Greg Bailey Washington, DC, 20 January 2023 (PAHO) – Local Jamaican artist, Greg Bailey, unveiled his portrait of outgoing Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Carissa F. Etienne, today at a ceremony at the Embassy of Sweden in Washington D.C. Bailey, an award-winning fine artist who specializes in depicting persons of colour in the context of post colonialism, was selected by the PAHO Director following an extensive search of Caribbean portrait artists.
The portrait took a total of seven months to produce.

Thanking the artist for his good eye and his sensitive representation of her homeland in Dominica, Dr. Etienne said “I am happy that I am painted in my natural habitat so to speak, and where the torrid and turbulent waters of the Atlantic meet the calm Caribbean Sea.

This is very symbolic.” Bailey expressed his honor at having been selected by PAHO to paint Dr. Etienne.

“Representation is very important,” he said.


“Over the course of the process, I think I managed to do justice to the portrait while successfully capturing the essence of Dr. Etienne – her beauty, her warmth, her posture and how she is positioned in her homeland of Dominica.” Dr. Etienne, the first Caribbean woman to have served as PAHO Director, is retiring at the end of this month after 10 years in the role.
She was declared Director-Emeritus of the organization on September 30 at the 30th Pan American Sanitary Conference.

“From a little girl in Massacre, Dominica, walking bare foot, going to school, being as every other child was.

If that child can rise to become Director of PAHO, then there is hope for every child that walks the streets of the Americas.

And if we keep that in our minds, we will do whatever it takes to ensure that child really develops,” she said during the ceremony.
Greg Bailey’s recent solo exhibition, Post-Colonial Paraphernalia, in 2021, attracted considerable attention in the Caribbean and beyond.

His focus on the use of traditional oil painting techniques to communicate on issues of class, racial and gender politics, colonialism and its psychological residues, has further strengthened his reputation as an astute social commentator of life in post-colonial Jamaica.
Links For more information and to see more of Greg Bailey’s work, visit: National Gallery of Jamaica - https://nationalgalleryofjamaica.wordpress.com/tag/greg-bailey/ MEDIA CONTACTS Luciana Viegas: + 1 202 981-8455 Ashley Baldwin: + 1 202 340-4025 Sebastian Oliel: +1 202 316-5679 mediateam@paho.org www.paho.org The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) works with the countries of the Americas to improve the health and quality of life of its population.
Founded in 1902, it is the world’s oldest international public health agency.

It serves as the Regional Office of WHO for the Americas and is the specialized health agency of the Inter-American system.
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A U G U S T 2 0 2 1 , V O L U M E 4 YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY...

Features Social Security Updates... pg.

2 Self-Employed 101... pg.

3 A B S S B 2 0 2 1 A U G U S T 2 0 2 1 , V O L U M E 4 SOCIAL SECURITY UPDATES Its finally here!

The Antigua & Barbuda Social Security Board is pleased to announce that as of this month's remittance cycle, contribution payments can be made via DCash as of 12th August 2021.
Remember, you can also make contribution payments using any of our banking partners like, ECAB Morebanking, ACB online, Community First Credit Union and Electronic Funds Transfer.

For more details give us a call at 736-3039 Did you Know?...

The ABSSB is the first statutory organisation in the OECS to become a DCash merchant.

A B S S B 2 0 2 1 SELF-EMPLOYED 101 Important An application for a Survivor's Benefit must be made within one year of the insured persons death.
On January 1, 1981 self-employed persons were able to make voluntary contributions to SocialSecurity.

However, in 2013 the Government of the day thought it prudent to bring self-employedpayments under the same umbrella as those of employees and employers making these paymentsmandatory.

Self-employed persons should remember that registering with Social Security can assist you duringperiods when you are unable to work due to loss of income.
The rate of contribution for self-employed persons is 10% of declared income up to a maximum of $6,500.

In the present economic environment where persons lost their jobs due to the pandemic, new formsof employment emerged creating an increase in self-employed individuals.

Self-employed persons are independent contractors who render services on their own account.

Inother words, they are individuals who work for themselves.
Categories of self-employment include,but are not limited to: doctors, lawyers, accountants, consultants, contractors, farmers, taxi drivers,vendors, fishermen, barbers, hairdressers, web designers, graphic designers, mechanics andlandscapers.

All benefits offered by Social Security are payable to self-employed persons.
IMPORTANT NOTICES Published by: Antigua & Barbuda Social Security Board P.O Box 1125 Long Street St. John's Antigua Follow us on: Remittance payments for July 2021 are due by 16th June 2021.

Rates are 13% for public sector employees and; 14% for private sector employees; Self-employed rate remains at 10%.
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THE SENATE RURAL AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS AND TRANSPORT REFERENCES COMMITTEE The future of Australia’s aviation sector, in the context of COVID-19 and conditions post pandemic PUBLIC HEARING Thursday 28 January 2021 Royal on the Park 152 Alice Street, Brisbane Time Witness 4.15 pm Australian Federation of Air Pilots (Submission 3) Captain Louise Pole, President Mr Marcus Diamond, Safety and Technical Manager Mr Lachlan Gray, Safety and Technical Officer 4.45 pm Adjournment Committee Secretary: Gerry McInally PO Box 6100, Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600 Tel: +61 2 6277 3511 Email: rrat.sen@aph.gov.au Internet: www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Rural_and_Regional_Affairs_and_Transport
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Living with someone with depression?

To see how you can help them, while also To see how you can help them, while also taking care of yourself, read on… taking care of yourself, read on… What you should know What you should know • Depression can happen to anyone and is not a sign of weakness.

• It’s an illness characterized by persistent sadness and a loss of interest in activities that you normally enjoy, accompanied by difficulty carrying out daily activities.
• People with depression also normally experience several of the following: loss of energy; change in appetite; sleeping more or less; anxiety; reduced concentration; indecisiveness; restlessness; feelings of worthlessness, guilt, or hopelessness; thoughts of self-harm or suicide.

• Depression can be treated.

Finding the best course of treatment depends on the severity of the condition.

• The support of friends and family helps people recover from depression.
What you can do What you can do • Make it clear that you want to help, listen without judgement, and offer support.

• Find out more about depression – talking to someone you know who has recovered or a local health worker are good places to start.

• Encourage them to seek professional help and offer to go with them to appointments.

• If they’re prescribed medication, help them remember to take it.

• Be patient – recovery can take time.


• Help them with everyday tasks and to have regular eating and sleeping patterns.

• Encourage regular exercise and social activities.

• But be mindful that trying to do too much can be stressful and make depression worse.

• Encourage them to focus on the positive, rather than the negative.

• If they’re thinking about self-harm, or have already intentionally harmed themselves, don’t leave them alone.
Seek help from the emergency services or a health-care professional.

And remove items such as medicines, sharp objects and firearms.

• Take care of yourself too.

Try to find ways to relax and continue doing things you enjoy.

REMEMBER: When you live with someone with depression, you can help them recover, but it’s important to look after yourself too.
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Preventing and treating depression as you get older Some of the life changes that come with Some of the life changes that come with ageing can cause depression.

If you think ageing can cause depression.

If you think you might be at risk, read on… you might be at risk, read on… What you can do What you can do • Keep up with activities that you enjoy and find alternatives for things that are no longer possible.

• Stay connected with friends and family.

• Eat at regular intervals and get enough sleep.


What you should know What you should know • Exercise regularly if you can – even if it’s just a short walk.

• Depression can happen to any of us as we age and is not a sign • Avoid or restrict alcohol intake and only take medicine as of weakness.

• It’s an illness characterized by persistent sadness and a loss of interest in activities that we normally enjoy, accompanied by difficulty carrying out daily activities.

prescribed by your health-care provider.


• If you think you may be depressed, talk to someone you trust about your feelings.

• Seek professional help – your local health-care worker or doctor • Depression among older people is often associated with is a good place to start.

physical conditions, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or chronic pain; difficult life events, such as losing a loved one; and a reduced ability to do things that were possible when younger.
• People with depression also normally experience several of the following: a loss of energy; a change in appetite; sleeping more or less; anxiety; reduced concentration; indecisiveness; restlessness; feelings of worthlessness, guilt, or hopelessness; and thoughts of self-harm or suicide.

• Depression can be treated – with talking therapies, medication or both.

REMEMBER: Don’t lose hope and don’t be afraid to ask for help – there’s lots that can be done to prevent and treat depression.
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Worried that your child is depressed?

Growing up is full of changes – like starting school, Growing up is full of changes – like starting school, going through puberty, and preparing for exams.

going through puberty, and preparing for exams.

For some children, changes like this can cause For some children, changes like this can cause stress and depression.

If you think that your child stress and depression.
If you think that your child may be depressed, read on… may be depressed, read on… What you should know What you should know If you have young children • It’s common for young children to experience emotional problems.

• A headache or stomach ache, persistent crying or difficulty being away from you can be signs of an emotional problem.

What you can do What you can do • Talk to your child about how they’re feeling and whether anything’s worrying them.
• Pay particular attention to their well-being during life changes such as starting a new school or puberty.

• Encourage your child to get enough sleep, eat regularly, be physically active, and to do things they normally enjoy.

• Spend time with them.

• Speak to people you trust who know your child, to see if they’ve noticed anything that might be worrying them.

• Ask your health-care provider for advice.

Don’t delay getting in touch if you’re worried.


• Protect your child from situations where they may experience excessive stress, maltreatment or violence.

• Loss of interest in play, irritability and difficulty concentrating are • If your child has thoughts of self-harm, or has already self-harmed, other signs.

• Depression, however, is rare among young children.

seek help from the emergency services or a health-care professional.

And remove items such as medicines, sharp objects and firearms.
If you have older children or teenagers • Depression is quite common among older children and teenagers.

• Signs and symptoms include: persistent sadness or irritability; difficulty in carrying out daily activities; loss of interest in activities that they normally enjoy; withdrawal from others; feelings of worthlessness or guilt; fatigue; restlessness; difficulty concentrating; changes in appetite or sleep patterns; taking risks they wouldn’t normally take.
• Depression is not a sign of weakness and can be prevented and treated.

REMEMBER: If you think your child might be depressed, talk to them about how they’re feeling.

And don’t be afraid to seek professional help.
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Domestic violence in AustraliaSubmission 16 Domestic violence in AustraliaSubmission 16 Domestic violence in AustraliaSubmission 16 Domestic violence in AustraliaSubmission 16 Domestic violence in AustraliaSubmission 16 Domestic violence in AustraliaSubmission 16 Domestic violence in AustraliaSubmission 16 Domestic violence in AustraliaSubmission 16
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LAWS OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA Pensions (Increase) 1990 (CAP.

320A 1 CHAPTER 320A T H E PENSIONS (INCREASE) ACT, 1990 Arrangement of Sections Section 1.

Short title.

2: Interpretation.

3.

Increase of pensions payable on retirement from service - in Antigua and Barbuda.

4.

Validation of pensions paid before the commencement of this Act.

FIRST SCHEDULE.

SECOND SCHEDULE.

PENSIONS (INCREASE) 1990 (20th December, 1990.)

911990.

1.

This Act may be cited as the Pensions (Increase) short title.
Act, 1990.

2.

In this Act the expression "pension" includes any Interpretation.

pcnsion payable under the provisions of any law specified in the First Schedule; but does not include any gratuity or any sum payable otherwise than by way of periodical payments, and accordingly the provisions of this Act shall not have effect with respect to any pension which has been commuted, and, where a part of any pension has been com- mated, those provisions shall not have effect with respect to that part thereof.
2 C A P .

320A) Pensions (Increase) 1990 LAWS OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA Increase of pensions payable on retirement from service in Anti.pa and BarbLda.

3.

(1) Any pension payable under any of the laws specified in the First Schedule shall be incresed to the extent prescribed by the Second Schedule.

(2) T h e increase authorised under this Act does not apply to any pension calculated on a pensionable emolument received after the 31st day of December, 1986.
(3) T h e increase authorised under this Act is deemed to have taken effect from the 1st day of January, 1987.

Validation of Pensions paid before the commencement of to have been authorised by this Act.

this Act.

4.

Any pension increase paid before the commence- ment of this Act which was not authorised by law is deemed Cap.

311.

Cap.

331.

FIRST SCHEDULE 1.

A pension payable under the Pensions Act.

2.

A pension payable under the Police Pensions (Preserva- tion of Rights) Act.

Cap.

330.

3.
Cap.

330.

3.

A pension payable under the Police Act.

711931.

4.

A pension payable under the Denominational School Teachers Pension Act, 193 1.

1711947.

5 .

A pension payable under the Pensions Act (Cap.

130 l!j:::ii: of the Revised Laws of the Leeward Islands - 1927) as amended.

6.

A pension payable under the Pensions (Non-established Cap.

310.

Government Employees) Act.

Cap.

322.

7.

A pension payable under the Pensions and Gratuities (Parliamentary and Special Offices) Act.
LAWS OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA Pensions (Increase) 1990 (CAP.

320A 3 SECOND SCHEDULE 1.

A pension of $250 or less per month, the increase is $45.00 per month.

2.

A pension of not less than $250.01 nor more than $500.00 per month, the increase is 18% of the pension.

3.

A pension of not less than $500.01 nor more than $750.00 per month, the increase is $90.00 per month.

4.

A pension of not less than $750.01 nor more than $1000.00 per month, the increase is 12% of the pension. '

5 .
5 .

A pension of more than $1000.00 per month, thencrease is $12 1.25 per month or 10% of the pension whichever is greater.
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Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15 Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15 Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15 Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15 Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15 Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15 Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15 Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15 Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15 Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15 Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15 Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15 Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15 Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15 Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15 Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15 Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15 Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15 Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15 Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15 Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15 Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15 Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15 Remove the abuser, put them into mandatory programs Give women/children protection and time to collect belongings and move out Better understanding of DV, better training, more empathy Refuse bail for continual AVO breaches, keep abusers in custody Understand the impact of psychological abuse Use technology, tracking, monitoring, trigger breaches Harsher penalties for breaches Respond to Breaches Safe emergency housing Better integrated documentation and data collection Enforce exclusion zones for period AVO is in place Extend AVO to 5yrs or longer Issue immediate DVO VRO without court Mediation at FRC was biased towards the perpetrator Technology with ‘panic’ signals Capture audio/video when triggered Investigate past crimes Technology to collect evidence stalking, harassment, intimidation to remove need for victim to attend court when abusers falsely plead not-guilty No alert to bail, disconnect be- tween police, courts & corrections, limited in sentencing options More protection for psychological abuse Sexist, discriminatory Specalised workers Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15 Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15 Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15 Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15 Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15 Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15 Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15 Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15 POWERED BY Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violenceSubmission 15
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The ACT Domestic Violence Crisis Service’s (DVCS) response to the One in Three Campaign’s supplementary submission to the Senate Finance and Public Administration Reference Committee Inquiry into Domestic Violence in Australia DVCS would like to thank the Committee for informing us of the potential adverse comments made and an opportunity to respond.

I will specifically be referring to comments made on pages 3-4 of the One in Three Campaign’s supplementary submission.
Firstly, I would like to confirm that the ACT Domestic Violence Crisis Service undertook a major review of its service and programs in 1997/98 and that this resulted in a commitment to working respectfully with all people affected by domestic violence.

The changes made since then have reflected changing ideas from the community and have been guided by our experiences of working with both people subjected to domestic violence and with people using violence in their relationships.
Within this, we continue to recognise that the vast majority of people who are subjected to domestic violence are women and children and, the vast majority of those using violence in their relationships are men.

The number of women subjected to violence accessing DVCS supports ranges from 94-97% since our inception 26 years ago.

Men subjected to violence accessing DVCS supports have ranged from 3-6% throughout this time.
It is a commonly held belief that greater barriers exist for men that are subjected to violence to seek support, whether that be shame or the fear of not being believed.

DVCS’ experience is that barriers exist for both genders when seeking support as a victim of domestic violence.

Some of these barriers are gender based whilst others pertain more to an individual’s experience and cannot be totalised in such a way.
Secondly, I wanted to clarify DVCS’ alleged abandoning of the ‘radical feminist theoretical basis on which the service was founded’.

DVCS continues to recognise gender inequity as the underlying cause of domestic/family violence.

We operate within a feminist and ‘narratively’ informed framework that emphasises human rights and social justice and give priority to personal safety.
Although it seems that DVCS is being held up as a best practice example of a service that respectfully works with all people subjected to violence by the One in Three Campaign, it is important to understand that the review of DVCS in 1997/98 was particularly focused on the way that ‘language was used to describe the victim/perpetrator’ dynamic and for it to be taken out of context to substantiate other claims is misleading.

Thank you once again for the opportunity to provide a response.
Mirjana Wilson Executive Director 12 December 2014 Domestic violence in AustraliaSubmission 159
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