Former batter for Dominica, Combined Islands, and West Indies, Irving Shillingford, who passed away on Thursday January 28, 2023at the age of 78, was honored by Cricket West Indies (CWI). Shillingford, a top-order batsman who played alongside cricket greats Sir Clive Lloyd, Sir Viv Richards, Sir Gordon Greenidge, Michael Findlayand Sir Andy Roberts, made his international debut against Pakistan in March 1977 at the age of 32, according to CWI. He made a significant impact in his second Test, with a remarkable score of 120 at the Bourda Grounds in Guyana. He participated in two One-Day Internationals and four Tests overall.
After his career ended, Shillingford held several roles in regional cricket including manager and coach of the West Indies Under-19 team, selector and coach of the Windward Islands team, and made a major contribution to the development of the game at all levels in his native Dominica. A stand at the Windsor Park Stadium is named in his honor. Ricky Skerrit, President of CWI paid tribute to Shillingford saying, “On behalf of CWI I offer my sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Irving Shillingford. He was someone who played in the true spirt of the game and pioneered the way for others to follow. He was also one of cricket’s finest gentlemen, and an astute thinker with a wealth of knowledge. Irving was dedicated to the game over six decades as a player and administrator. He worked patiently and tirelessly to make sure Dominica and the Windward Islands featured prominently in the cricket map of the Caribbean."
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Irving Shillingford, also known as "The Little Master" by his friends, was a legend and an inspiration to many people who were involved in sports and those who looked up to him as a positive role model. Emmanuel Nanton, a former president of the Dominica Cricket Association and current Vice President of the West Indies Cricket Board, paid tribute to him on Q95’s Sports Wrap program Thursday last week. He expressed his gratitude and also extended condolences to the wife family of the late Mr Shillingford and those affected by his passing. It was a wonderful privilege, according to Nanton, to serve on the Harris Pains Cricket League management committee with Shillingford -“The Little Master” - back when that league was very active. Emmanuel Nanton, former president of the Dominica Cricket Association and current vice president of the West Indies Cricket Board.
According to Dr. Shannon John, chewing xylitol-containing gum after meals or at any other time can truly help lower the chance of getting cavities. Additionally reducing the risk of ear infections, xylitol has also been added to nasal sprays for nasopharyngeal cleaning. While chewing gum would seem to be a contributing factor to poor dental care, he noted that the reality is exactly the reverse with this substance. He offered some recommended tips for maintaining oral hygiene. Dr. Shannon John.
According to Dr. Triphi Margaret Wallace, the deaths of two women at the close of the previous 2022 and the start of 2023 were too conspicuous, and their echo was too loud, for us to ignore. She suggests that all of the institutions, the political directorate and the community must come together, in order to provide the support they require. She added that many women are conditioned to fall in love in ways that are essentially against their best interests, and she underlined the importance of having the appropriate education to be able to cope in these situations. Women also require resources and assistance, says Dr. Wallace. Psychologist, Dr. Triphi Margaret Wallace.
representing the Grotto Home for the Homeless will only regard their job or responsibility as a privileged position on a board if they see their nomination as opportunistic. He continued, "I believe they would want to leave their comfortable positions and figure out how to help those in the grotto rather than the people who appointed them," adding that if only they would operate with a different mindset and see their appointment as being for the purpose of providing care for the oppressed as a service to humanity. Sociologist, Simeon Joseph.
According to Ozzie Lewis, host of Q95's weekly Sports Wrap Program, the passing of former West Indian Batson and Dominican-born Irvine Shillingford, has affected everyone. Despite the fact that Shillingford had been ailing for some time, many Caribbean people still find his passing to be unexpected, especially given the finality of the way it occurred. He made this comment as the whole Q95 and Sports Wrap family honored a man who has had a tremendous impact on the Dominican and regional sporting landscape. Lewis described the life of a buddy from their time of attending high school, and not only as someone he accidentally encountered in the sports world. Ozzie Lewis, Sports Enthusiast & Host of Q95's Sports Wrap.
Meantime, Cricket West Indies (CWI) President, Ricky Skerrit, joined the rest of the sports fraternity on Q95's SportsWrap show last night, and expressed his gratitude to the late great West Indies Batsman, Irvine Shillingford, for his contributions to the sports industry back in the 1960s and 1970's, when Cricket West Indies was just starting to open up the windward and leeward island games, and described him as a pioneer in the area of sports, and in cricket in particular. Cricket West Indies (CWI) President, Ricky Skerrit.
Breast self-examination is a topic that Nurse Angie explains, including how to perform one and what to look for. She emphasizes that they urge ladies to gaze in the mirror and evaluate their breasts at least once a month, and says that one should take into account how the breasts typically look and feel. When conducting a breast self-examination, look for any unexpected changes in the armpit as well as with the breasts. She claims that one can move in a circular motion without lifting the fingers off the breast by starting from the armpit or the base of the breast. In addition, Nurse Angie advises women to look for any discoloration or discharge coming from the nipple and to note that such discharge is odd, if the woman is not currently or has never been pregnant. Nurse Angie.
Jacintha Fagan-Defoe, a senior pharmacist at Jolly’s Pharmacy, observes that, particularly when drugs or alcohol are involved, men and women react differently and have distinct coping techniques. In general, it has been observed that men are more prone than women to use almost every form of illegal substance. Almost every substance of abuse results in more overdose deaths for men than for women. She emphasizes that because males are expected to be masculine, they internalize their difficulties and utilize drug or alcohol abuse to numb their suffering. She notes that, regrettably, our children are negatively impacted by these toxic habits, which may be made worse if they are exposed to them at school or in public. In addition, men are more likely than women to abuse legal drugs like tobacco and alcohol. Women may abuse substances in different ways. Women may react to drugs differently than males do due to differences in metabolism and weight. She continued by saying that recognizing people who are at risk of drug usage or who develop drug addictions is a crucial job for healthcare professionals. She exhorts both patients and doctors to be honest with one another while seeking medical care and to be thorough in their analysis of patterns and trends. Senior Pharmacist at Jolly’s Pharmacy, Jacintha Fagan-Defoe.
Hector John, Former UWP Member of Parliament for the Salisbury Constituency, expressed his desire for residents of the Coulibistrie region to set aside their many political and religious divisions and work together to ensure that the community receives the support it needs. John stated that he is particularly worried about the neglect of the Coulibistrie community, as evidenced by the fact that other areas on the island that were not severely affected by recent hurricanes received apartment complexes, but none were given to the people of Coulibistrie. Hector John, Former UWP Member of Parliament for the Salisbury Constituency.
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