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Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer, left, speaks during a news con- RITES ference, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014, in Brooklyn. Associated Press / Vanessa A. Alvarez By Bert Wilkinson multi-block area. Caught off guard by the In recent months, a spirited New York City ‘Fair Chance’ announcement that slain NYPD effort was made to rehabilitate the officer Randolph Holder would be area but once the announcement buried in his native Guyana this was made that Holder would be Saturday, government and officials interred at the facility, Georgetown hiring law takes effect at Guyana’s City Hall are scram- City Hall quickly released financial bling to spruce up Georgetown’s resources and diverted workers and By Nelson A. King The new law requires employers in main cemetery in time for Satur- heavy duty machinery attending to New Yorkers with conviction histories New York City to look at job applicants’ day’s internment of the five-year other city districts to ensure the and their advocates rallied in Brooklyn qualifications first, and to hold off on veteran. area is in top shape for Holder’s Tuesday morning to celebrate the Fair background checks and criminal history For most of the time in the past final rites. Chance Act, a new law that went into questions until they’ve found the person 20 years, the Le Repentir Cem- “The City is on top of the situa- effect that day. they want to hire. etery in southern Georgetown had tion,” said Mark Archer, spokesman The law will help ensure that people Under the Fair Chance Act, it is illegal to resembled an Amazon jungle with for President David Granger who with criminal records have a fair chance ask about criminal history on job applica- large forest-like trees, vagrants won general elections in May. at employment and are not unlawfully tions and during initial job interviews. sleeping in vandalized tombs and “We are working to clear the shut out of the job market. Continued on Page 6 stray dogs roaming the sprawling Continued on Page 6 2 Caribbean Life, October 30-November 5, 2015 BQ Restoration raises funds during its gala
By Tequila Minsky Last week, the tony Four Seasons Restaurant was the hub where 400 leaders from New York’s financial, art, theatrical, philanthropic, politi- cal, and non-profit worlds came out to support — at $1,000 a ticket — the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation. Monies raised from the annual benefit gala help enable the many community-centered programs of the nation’s first community devel- opment corporation. Bi-partisan Senators Jacob Javitz and Robert F. Kennedy started Res- toration in 1967 and which now cel- ebrates 48 years The senator’s son, board mem- ber Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. presented Earl Horne receives plague fl anked by, from left: COSAGO President Laverne McDowald-Thompson, Congress- Harry Belafonte with the Robert F. woman Yvette D. Clarke, NY Counsel General Selmon Walters, Horne’s wife Cecelia, and UN Ambassador I. Rhon- Kennedy Leadership Award. Bela- da King. Photo by Nelson King fonte, of Jamaican and Martiniquan descent, is not only a singer-song- writer and actor, but is also recog- nized as a social activist. Due to a very last minute illness, Belafonte could not attend. SVG advocates receive After Kennedy’s intro, by telephone Belafonte accepted the award and spoke at great length of his friend- ships with both Robert and Presi- dent John Kennedy and his commit- ment with the African-American civil rights and social justice movements. independence honors “Harry Belafonte sill has the power to inspire and hold people’s rapt By Nelson A. King home — and I know you will continue to Matthias Charities, Inc. and the people of attention,” said Restoration’s Presi- The Brooklyn-based umbrella Vincen- gain a lot of respect in this regard. St. Vincent and the Grenadines,” he said. dent / CEO Colvin Grannum. “I was tian group in the United States, Council “Mr. Robert McBarnett, your humani- “In 2011, when I handed over that wheel- so moved when (at age 88) he said of St. Vincent and the Grenadines Organi- tarian drive for St. Vincent and the Gren- chair to the Georgetown Hospital, I had he’s interested in returning and get- zations, U.S.A., Inc. (COSAGO) on Sunday adines is outstanding,” she added. “Thank no idea we would be here in 2015.” ting involved. His aspirations and honored two stalwart community advo- you and congratulations!” Horne said he developed a love for the generosity are limitless.” Belafonte cates for their exemplary service to the Horne and McBarnett also received game of football at a very young age. visited Bed-Stuy Restoration more Vincentian community in the Diaspora a New York City citation from Brook- He said, while he played football for than 40 years ago. and at home. lyn Councilman Dr. Mathieu Eugene, a short time and enjoyed it very much, Also honored at the gala were David Earl Horne — a sports and culture the Haitian-born representative for the he felt it was his “calling” to become an and Janet Offensend, two New York- enthusiast, who served as secretary of the predominantly Caribbean 40th Council administrator, manager and organizer ers who, from careers in finance, over local and Windward Islands football (soc- District in Brooklyn. Eugene is the first “all rolled into one.” decades, have devoted their endeavors cer) associations and currently serves as Haitian to be elected to the City Council. Horne also had “an appetite for carni- to improve lives in the areas of educa- COSAGO’s public relations officer — and Horne, nephew of former St. Vincent val,” adding that, in his “mind,” he was Continued on Page 32 Pastor Robert McBarnett, founder and and the Grenadines’ Culture Minister a very good wire-bender for former mas president of the Bronx-based philanthrop- John Horne, said he was grateful to COS- producer Lennox “Scully” Hunte. ic organization St. Matthias Charities, AGO for bestowing the extraordinary Horne was one of the founders of local Inc., which furnishes medical supplies to honor on him. club Avenues United and later served as healthcare facilities in St. Vincent and the “It is with great honor I stand here secretary for Honved Football Team. Grenadines, and school and other sup- before my family, my friends and stran- As the secretary of the Windward plies to communities at home, received gers to accept this much-appreciated Islands Football Association (WIFA), the special honors at a gala Independ- award from COSAGO,” said Horne in Horne said he was the “mastermind ence Luncheon at Grand Prospect Hall his acceptance speech, preceded by a behind the home and away games” in the in Brooklyn. standing ovation, primarily from his fam- early 1970s. The sell-out event, held at that venue ily, friends and community supporters, Two years after migrating to New York for the very first time and in conjunction including members of the local soccer in 1976, Horne said he “mastermind- with the St. Vincent and the Grenadines fraternity. ed” the formation of the Brooklyn-based Consulate General, climaxed celebrations “Madam President and your executive, Hairoun Sports Club, erstwhile peren- in New York for the nation’s 36th anniver- thank you for bringing out the best in nial champions in the Central Brooklyn sary of political independence. me,” he added. “It is with humility I give Soccer League (CBSL) and dubbed the President and CEO of the Bedford “On behalf of COSAGO, I salute the back to the great nation of St. Vincent “Kings of Brooklyn Soccer.” Stuyvesant Restoration Colvin honorees,” said COSAGO President Lav- and the Grenadines and all the Caribbean He said the Hairoun Netball Team Grannum with Councilmember erne McDowald-Thompson in her intro- islands.” also won its “fair share of trophies.” Addi- Laurie Cumbo prior to the cer- ductory remarks. “Mr. Earl Horne, you McBarnett said: “It is with great honor tionally, Horne was manager of Team emonies at the benefi t gala. have done an outstanding job in sports that I stand before you today. SVG USA in the Brooklyn-based Carib- Photo by Tequila Minsky and culture — both in New York and at “I accept this award on behalf of the St. Continued on Page 32 BQ Caribbean Life, October 30-November 5, 2015 3 Updated daily at www.caribbeanlifenews.com CARIBBEAN ROUNDUP THE NEWS FROM BACK HOME
Antigua Venezuela’s state-owned oil company Petroleos de Venezuela SA will buy a 25 percent stake in Antigua and Barbuda West Indies Oil Company as the first of many “joint investments” between both countries. Venezuela President Nicholas Madu- ro says Caracas will also establish a regional bank with the twin-island nation to fund several projects, includ- ing a Simon Bolivar Resort Hotel. Funds for those ventures will come from the PetroCar- ibe program. Maduro recently announced those plans in Antigua during a stop on one if Caribbean tour that also included Suriname, St Lucia and Grenada. Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne said that he and Maduro “agreed to work in various areas of cooperation”. Bahamas Murders in the Bahamas increased 31.5 percent between January and Oct. 17, 2015, compared to the same period in 2014. Corruption in St. Kitts There were 92 murders recorded Timothy Harris, prime minister of St .Kitts and Nevis, addresses the 2015 Sustainable Development Summit, during this period last Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 at United Nations headquarters. Associated Press / Seth Wenig year compared to the 212 murders recorded this year. The murder pledged US$250,000 for the establish- economy and environment, govern- Right now in Jamaica, we are going count does not include ment of a new eye clinic at the general ment plans to ban the importation and through possibly, the most active peri- several matters that are yet to be clas- hospital. use of closed-cell extruded polystyrene od of investment in the tourism sector sified. This was announced by Prime Minis- foam from Jan. 1, 2016. that we ever had.” ter Dr. Keith Mitchell following a recent The Department of Natural Resourc- The new hospital was established by Dominica visit by Venezuelan es and the Environment has begun the Hospiten Group, which is based in Dominica is now open for business President Nicholas implementing a series of measures to Spain. and is ready to welcome visitors to its Maduro. Dr. Mitchell address waste management and to pro- “I want to welcome this investment shore. said that Venezuela is mote the utilization of biodegradable by the Hospiten Group in Jamaica. I am This is according to Tourism Minister to contribute millions materials. really proud of their work as seen in this and Urban Renewal Robert Tonge when to at least three social projects on the The proposed Expanded Polystyrene first of its kind in the English speaking he provided an update on the tourism island. He said the two countries have Ban regulation is being Caribbean,” the minister said. sector, following the devastation caused once again reaffirmed their commit- finalized before the The first-world facility, which is the by Tropical Storm Erika in August. ment to helping, “us fulfill our promise effective date to ensure only private Jamaican hospital with Air access to the island has resumed of providing laptops and tablets to our the ban is legally rein- an intensive care unit (ICU) outside of with LIAT, Seaborne and WINAIR offer- students across the length and breadth forced. Guyana will Kingston, employs 300 people. ing daily flights between Dominica, of our tri-island state.” become one of the few countries in the The hospital has 22 in-patient beds, from Antigua, Barba- “This will go a long way in enhancing world to ban the product. two operating rooms, one delivery room dos, San Juan, Puerto the competitiveness of our students on In Guyana, polystyrene foam con- and eight out-patients rooms. Rico, St. Maarten, and the global scale,” Mitchell said. tributes two to five percent of the waste St. Thomas. Flights Maduro in his speech called for the stream. St. Kitts are operating from the integration of the Caribbean and Latin St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister main airport, Douglas Charles Airport, America to create an economic bloc. Jamaica Dr. Timothy Harris is alleging cor- and the smaller Canefield Airport. In his response, Dr. Mitchell thanked Jamaica recently opened a state-of- ruption of EC$11 million loan scheme The minister said road access has the South American nation for its con- the art J$2.3 billion hospital in Rose- implemented by the former govern- been greatly improved with the instal- sistent support in many areas saying hall, St. James, which is largely driven ment to assist entrepreneurs. lation of three Bailey bridges along the that the government and people of by tourism interests. Harris, who is also finance minis- west coast. Most roads are passable and Grenada are dedicated to helping Ven- Minister of Tourism ter, said the monies access to the main sites and attractions ezuela in whatever way the island can and Entertainment, for the Sugar Diver- is fairly simple. contribute in the fulfilment of its own Dr. Wykeham McNeil sification Foundation- More than 80 percent of the island’s developmental and political needs. said the new hospital funded program Small accommodation, including boutique is tangible proof that Jamaica is moving Enterprise Assistance hotels, intimate guest houses and Guyana ahead in health tourism. Speaking at Fund (SEAF), had been “squandered” by quaint inns, are open to guests. The Guyana government is moving the opening ceremony Dr. McNeil said; the Denzil Douglas-led administration. to ban Styrofoam, popularly used in the “The more the investment in Jamaica He told a press conference that Grenada food service industry, from next year. and the more hotel rooms there are, it’s the program administered by former The Venezuelan government has In its thrust to promote a green good for the (owners of the hospital). Continued on Page 14
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Fly Jamaica’s Roxanne Reece said the RATES AS LOW AS airline which operates between Guyana, Jamaica, the U.S. and Canada, has been swamped by requests for seats on its Boeing 767 aircraft “but we can take % only so much.” A memorial honoring slain NYPD Holder, 30, was killed on Oct. 20 after Offi cer Randolph Holder is attached APR* being shot in Manhattan’s East Harlem to a fence of the Wagner housing district as he and his partner had been project in New York, Sunday, Oct. chasing a man while responding to a 25, 2015. Associated Press / Verena Dobnik call of shots fired in the neighborhood. 5.95 The suspect, 30-year-old Tyrone 60s and 70s. Howard, has been charged with murder Reece said many who knew Holder and robbery. A grand jury has already both as an officer as well as those in indicted him, but the charges would not the Diaspora community want to make be formally announced until just before the trip and participate in services and To meet your important or Thanksgiving with a state Supreme ceremonies alongside close about 35 Court arraignment on Nov. 24. His department officers and representative attorney has said there are missing of the mayor’s office scheduled to make unexpected needs: details in the case. the trip. The slain cop had joined the NYPD On Tuesday, hundreds of fellow offic- in 2010 to continue a tradition of male ers participated in a wake for Holder, Bill consolidation or family expenses members of his family as both his some waiting in line for hours in the father and grandfather had served in chilly weather to pay respects to him the Guyanese Police Force during the and family members. 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BQ Caribbean Life, October 30-November 5, 2015 9 OP-EDS People-powered data set to transform dull statistics
By Dhananjayan global development community targeted resources. into play the many new sourc- gross domestic product (GDP). Sriskandarajah has lagged behind. In order to translate such es of information available in Since then of course, we’ve seen JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 26, For example, in analysing the possibility into reality, CIVICUS pursuit of global development the development of numerous 2015 (IPS) - You probably didn’t Millennium Development Goals, has joined forces with more goals, are not without dangers. wellbeing, happiness and social notice it was World Statistics we rely on patchy, often outdated than 20 other international Issues of privacy and public progress indices. But I’ve also Day last week because, let’s data that was as much as five organisations, including gov- trust are foremost. Safeguard- come to realise the true limita- be honest, statistics don’t have years old, often collected using ernments, the United Nations ing against potential abuses of tion of all these metrics: almost the most exciting reputation. retrospective household surveys. and private sector bodies, in a data will be fundamental to the all of them rely on experts, most Thankfully, I have a feeling this This need no longer be the case. Global Partnership on Sustain- success of this revolution. often sitting in London or New is about to change, big time. Everywhere we look, we see able Data. For our own part, We must also be prepared York, to define the parameters We are witnessing a radical armies of people equipped with we are pioneering thedatashift. for statistics to become a polit- of social progress; to decide democratisation with regard to tools they can use to moni- org, an initiative designed to ically sensitive battleground. who and what matters enough how information is being pro- tor and report on every aspect build the capacity and confi- For example, the recent Tanza- to be counted; to decide which duced. New technologies are rev- of human development, from dence of civil society organisa- nian Statistics Act could make story to tell. olutionising the way that data corruption to health services tions in creating and using cit- it illegal to describe any data In the next few years, I hope is produced, used and under- and education: a new ecosys- izen-generated data to monitor that has not been approved by that we will move towards a stood, and this will have pro- tem of many and varied players development progress, demand the government as “official.” more democratic (crowd found impacts on how citizens producing and curating data. accountability and campaign The official intention – if I can sourced?) model of defining approach statistics. This sort of people-powered for transformative change. describe it as such – is to sup- human development and, in For those of us who work in accountability will become Global and multi-sectoral port a more robust statistics so doing, paint a far richer, civil society, particularly in inter- a crucial driver of progress partnerships like this one will body at government level, rath- more nuanced picture of social national development, things are towards the new Sustainable be crucial in driving invest- er than to prohibit free speech. progress. going to change dramatically – Development Goals. ment in official government But the move points towards Five years ago, the theme and not a moment too soon. The We need no longer set our produced statistics, in funding a more profound struggle to for the first official World companies that sell us shampoo, course and fly blind, landing innovation and in improving control who narrates the story Statistics Day was “celebrat- the pollsters who advise our poli- only once every few years to data literacy and use. One of of progress. ing the many achievements of ticians and the national secu- check our co-ordinates and our biggest challenges will be As civil society groups drive official statistics.” This year it rity agencies who monitor our refuel. It is possible to have the to plug traditional sources of an increased demand for and was about “better data; better movements have already learned data at our fingertips that will data in much more innova- use of data, they are achieving lives.” It is an indication of how to use data in fascinating and enable us to continually reas- tive and effective ways into the changes in government policy, a far we have already come. By sometimes scary ways. Yet the sess priorities and re-allocate wealth of data already being fundamental power-shift in the the time World Statistics Day produced by the private sector, relationship between the state comes around in 20 October by citizens, by universities and and its citizens. Statistics might 2020 – get it in your diaries by NGOs. We live in a data-rich seem dull, but there is little now – we will have seen far- world. Yet too often banks of doubt that they wield enormous reaching changes in the way we data exist in silos, isolated by power. curate statistics to both shape their disparate formats. Dif- Fifteen years ago, as an intern and reveal the story of sustain- Founded 1990 • Published by Community News Group ficult to access and still more at UNDP’s Human Development able development. Corporate Headquarters: One Metrotech Center North, Suite 1001, Brooklyn, NY 11201 difficult to interpret, these Report Office, I remember feel- Dr Dhananjayan (Danny) CEO: Les Goodstein become data graveyards. ing proud that we were talk- Sriskandarajah is the Secre- PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER: Jennifer Goodstein Of course, our efforts to res- ing about measuring progress tary-General of CIVICUS, the ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: Ralph D’Onofrio urrect this data and to bring EDITOR EMERITUS: Kenton Kirby in ways that went beyond the global civil society alliance. ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Kevin Williams
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In this long-running cir- with the typical bluster that like the 51 percent who now ing TV splash, Christie was cus that is the Republicans’ he and his handlers evident- question Christie’s canceling asked about the House Beng- search for a 2016 presidential ly figured to be his ticket to Viewpoint of the massive Trans-Hudson hazi Committee’s recent ques- nominee, many things in the bigger and better things…like tunnel project that had been tioning of Hillary Clinton. And process haven’t been breaking the presidency. Only, it doesn’t By Les Slater approved, with federal funds to no one’s surprise, he took a right for the party. Not least much look like such a plum is secured, prior to Christie’s contrarian view to the gener- is the continued presence of in the cards for the governor. becoming governor. ally favorable opinion, across a guy whose position at the Polls seem to be indicating Christie’s job approval. Collectively, the Christie the board, that followed Clin- top in the polling of Republi- that voters, Republican voters What we’ve got, obvious- demerits make for a picture ton’s Capitol Hill appearance. can voters should rightly be at that, have gotten hip rath- ly, is a dramatic turnaround that does not a whole lot to With characteristic bravado, an insult to the intelligence er early to the blowhard that from the salad days of yore enhance the governor’s appeal Christie insisted he would have of the overall American elec- Christie essentially is. when Christie and the minions in his quest for the nomination. accomplished in questioning torate. More understandably, Most striking, perhaps, charged with marketing the But in truth, never mind other Clinton what the Republicans the sampling of Republican about the Christie poll find- product that is the boss man issues like his state’s tanking on the panel could not. That’s voters has revealed numbers ings is how the governor now had no qualms about their economy or the Washington the kind of chest-beating about for some in the oddball bunch fares on his home turf. He sky-is-the-limit expectations. Bridge fiasco being thrown which Christie is never shy. seeking the nomination that is shown to be trailing five Prospects looked good too, the into the mix, what would have But something that followed are a proper reflection of what Republican contenders for governor once upon a time been a deal breaker for Chris- his TV appearance probably their favorability in the public New Jersey’s nominee prefer- polling as the GOP’s best tie anyway, as we’ve always speaks to the state of Chris- square deserves to be. One ence. Sixty percent of the Gar- head-to-head gladiator against maintained here, is his appar- tie’s presidential quest nar- such is the aspirant who today den State’s GOP voters think presumptive Democratic nom- ent inability to appreciate the rative much more accurately has less company than he used he should call it quits with his ine Hillary Clinton. The Wash- distinction between showering than his predictable brashness to in his belief that he’s doing a campaign that is clearly not ington Bridge scandal and insults and putdowns on other on the tube. On his way back marvelous job as New Jersey’s headed in the right direction. Christie’s being blamed for the political players and doing the to New Jersey from D.C., a governor. Very tellingly, a solid major- state’s sagging economic well same to average citizens. Any- reportedly too loud Christie Chris Christie’s languishing ity of those voters thought being only amplified the guy’s one with the reputation Chris- was ejected from the train’s among the single-digit rank- “presidential” wasn’t an apt arrogance and perceived bul- tie has for being brusque and “quiet car.” A perfect meta- ings in polls seems just about description for the governor. lying tendencies, that are the ill-tempered in public ought phor, it seems, for Christie’s correct, for someone bringing And those anemic poll results core of his off-putting quali- to shelve Oval Office fantasies. political fortunes these days. as much baggage as he does regarding the Christie presi- ties. Given all of which, it’s Indeed, he should thank his And it very well could have to the presidential wannabe dential delusions only mirror only natural, perhaps, that Jer- lucky stars that he got elect- been hinting at another of the table. Christie was one of the the now constantly negative seyites would today critically ed governor, or to any public 2016 GOP wannabes reduced faces that popped up on last trend that shows up in surveys revisit stuff they let slide ear- office prior to that. to leaving the herd as the only Sunday’s TV talkfest, making of New Jersey residents about lier, resulting in a poll finding On his latest Sunday morn- option.
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By Nelson A. King demic excellence and positive Brooklyn Councilman community impact,” said Wil- Jumaane D. Williams on Sat- liams, deputy leader and chair urday, Oct. 17 was joined by of the City Council’s Housing State Assemblyman N. Nick and Buildings Committee. Perry, Catherine McAuley High “Named after Mother Cath- School alumni and more than erine Elizabeth McAuley who 100 community members dur- exemplified public service, the ing a ceremony to co-name all-girls’ Catholic high school East 37th Street and Foster was designated a Nationally Avenue in Brooklyn “Catherine Recognized School of Excel- McAuley High School Way.” lence - the first and only in my Council Member Jumaane D. Williams, center, joined more than 100 community members The school, which closed in district,” he added. during Saturday’s street co-naming ceremony for “Catherine McAuley High School Way.” 2013, was an all-girls’ private “Though it closed in 2013, NYC COUNCIL / Ernest Skinner Catholic high school in East I am proud that it will forever Flatbush that was founded by live on by co-naming East 37th Williams thanked the follow- Lake; Sister Rosemary Maguire; of 1998. the Brooklyn Sisters of Mercy Street and Foster Avenue ‘Cath- ing community members and Carol McIntosh M.D.; Chantal “CMCA prepared all girls in 1942. erine McAuley High School alumni for pushing this initia- Antoine; Renee Hastick Motes; for the rigors of college and It remains the only all-girls Way,’” Williams continued. tive, many of whom were present Camille Hastick Ortiz; Xamayla allowed us to realize our God Catholic high school in Brooklyn On Aug. 10, 2015, Mayor during the street-co-naming Rose-Persadi; Sharon Rose; Mary given potential early in life-that or Queens to have earned the Bill de Blasio signed into law ceremony: Lee Burnett, trans- Helen Taylor; Sister Mary Ann is laudable,” she added. “Even Blue Ribbon Award from the U.S. Intro. 849, a piece of legislation portation chair of Community Noonan; and Imani Hastick. though the school closed, I’m Department of Education. that Williams co-sponsored, Board 17; Coral Barnett, Com- “I am grateful to Council relieved that the Alumnae “Catherine McAuley High co-naming East 37th Street munity Board 17 staff member; Member Williams for this trib- Association will continue this School was a beacon in the and Foster Avenue “Catherine Josephine Valente; Jewel Brown; ute to CMCA; it makes me feel tradition of helping Brooklyn East Flatbush community for McAuley High School Way.” Melba P. Brown; Sister Margaret proud to be an alumna,” said girls afford a quality education. decades, known for its aca- During Saturday’s ceremony, Dempsey; June George; Peggy Xamayla Rose-Persadi, Class That’s the McAuleyan way.”
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Q Caribbean Life, October 30-November 5, 2015 13 Painful CARIBBEAN ROUNDUP Continued from page 4 elimination of the death penalty in Ambassador Roslyn Hazel, was alleg- Suriname’s Criminal Code represents edly used to “gift” large sums to the an opportunity for the Caribbean coun- Varicose Veins? Labor Party candidates, their families tries to make significant progress in and friends and to buy votes ahead of guaranteeing human rights in the the general election. region,” it said. PM Harris said that no serious The IACHR also stressed the need efforts were made to hold beneficiaries for countries that still allow for capital Varicose veins are accountable for repayments, however punishment in their legislation to move the new government intended to recov- forward toward the goal of abolish- more than a cosmetic er monies from delinquent borrowers of ing the death penalty throughout the the program. region or at least imposing a morato- problem. They are “Only 75 of the 300 loan recipients rium on its application. had made any form of repayment, total- It further invited states that have not associated with ing $171,000 out of $11 million dis- yet done so, to ratify the Protocol to Deep Vein Thrombosis bursed,” Dr. Harris said. the American Convention on Human He also expressed concerns that per- Rights to Abolish the Death Penalty. (DVT) and Pulmonary sons administering the program who were already on the government’s pay- Trinidad Embolism (PE), both roll were being paid hefty sums for The double-murder of a 72-year-old this role. He pointed to one ambas- British-born attorney Richard Wheeler of which claim up to sador being paid $50,000 and another and his Trinidad-born wife Grace who $76,000. were hacked to death has sent shocked 300,000 lives a year in The prime minister was adamant waves in the sister isle, Tobago on Tues- that the monies would be recouped so day night. the United States. that genuine would-be entrepreneurs Wheeler has been living on the island can benefit. for the past 16 years and his wife, 63, a real estate agent, were discover with DO YOU SUFFER FROM Suriname her throat slit, while her husband was The Inter-American Commission on chopped to death at their home in Varicose Veins Heaviness and Swelling Human Rights (IACHR) has called on Riseland Gardens by a yard attendant all Caribbean countries to follow in around 11 am. 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Q Caribbean Life, October 30-November 5, 2015 15 THE CARIBBEAN BUSINESS REPORT Healthy plant based food for the community
By Alley Olivier to eat better,” he said. How many plants find their Their commitment to their way onto your dinner plate? We community drives their moti- all love a balanced dish of rice vation to take Plant Based For and peas, macaroni pie, and You to the next level. A photog- some sort of chicken but what rapher by trade, John imple- about that daily dose of vegeta- ments group business econom- ble packed with the nutrients ics in each of his photography to keep our bodies healthy? lessons at various schools he Providing a few appetizers teaches and his approach to and main dishes to fold into expanding his business. your diet – without proposing In the coming months, he you to ditch meat – is husband- and his wife intend to expand and-wife duo Jason and Monica their business to include an John. assortment of products — deo- Their new business, Plant dorants, shampoos, body but- Based For You, provides plant ters, tooth paste etc. — a res- based recipes for entrepreneurs taurant that they will co-own on the go looking to add a with a friend who owns a juic- splash of green to their diet. ing company, and a delivery “We are a company that service that will provide plant specializes in teaching busy Husband-and-wife duo Jason and Monica John are holding their “Live Lo-Mein” - instead based milks. entrepreneurs and profession- of using regular starch or fl our based noodles, the couple uses zucchini and squash to “I stress this on my students als how to incorporate more make noodles using a device called a Spiralizer. No cooking required. Jason John that they become producers plant based meals into their and not consumers because the diet. That doesn’t mean anti- tem for those people looking a pineapple fried quinoa, spicy know what it is.” black community needs peo- meat or anti-fish, it just means to have a healthier lifestyle but mango zucchini noodles, and Their healthy recipes did ple who are making things as more healthy, nutritious, non- don’t know where to start,” sunshine burgers — founda- not happen over night. John, opposed to just buying things vending machine, non-fast- Monica John said. tionally based in brown rice who has been a vegetarian for and not having that money food, prepared by yourself or Personally facing opposition and sunflower seeds. Thanks to 20 years prior to starting the circle within the community,” someone else,” Jason John from families and friends dur- curiosity, their food is not nec- company, relishes on the fact he said. explained. ing their own lifestyle change, essarily a hard sale; this is, in that just because you are on a “Our passion is to help and The vegan couple’s company the entrepreneurial couple part, due to their use of famil- particular diet does not neces- educate people so that’s what operates as more than just a want to engage the African iar ingredients such as plantain sarily mean you are healthy. Plant Based For You represents; collection of accessible recipes American community with the and curry. “Just because you’re a veg- it represents accessibility, edu- for all who are interested in right education so that no mat- “Your tongue has memory etarian or vegan, that doesn’t cation, advocacy, and support,” leading a healthier lifestyle. ter what their socio-economic and what you do is access that necessarily mean you’re Monica John added. The John’s view Plant Based level is they are armed with the memory of the tongue and healthy. I found out that I had With this operating as the For You as a platform to edu- knowledge of choice. the body so that it feels like late-adopted eczema and my purpose behind the brand, the cate and advocate for minor- Launched in August, the home and that’s where you can wife had issues with her colon. couple’s entrepreneurial pur- ity companies who are under- couple has crafted a menu pull people in,” she explained. We felt that for the benefit for suits are more than just being represented in the plant based featuring six dishes including “Bringing something to some- ourselves so that we can be their own bosses — it is their movement. their kale salad, a raw plan- body that they’re already famil- here for our daughter and our way of being the change they “What we do is provide a tain salad, a savory chick pea iar with so that there isn’t that community that we would start hope to see in their own com- platform and a support sys- pancake with cashew cream, opposition because they already eating better and teach others munities.
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By David McFadden and “I’m here to vote, and they idential candidate Maryse Nar- Danica Coto are trying to stop me,” he said. cisse, but some in the crowd PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti People shoved to stay in said they were backing rival (AP) _ Haitian voters faced line at a polling center in the Moise Jean Charles, a sign of a ballot featuring more than Petionville district of Port-au- splinters in the Lavalas party 50 presidential candidates on Prince, where police gave the that Aristide founded. Sunday as they selected a lead- unruliest people in line short Whoever wins the Dec. 27 er they hope might be able to zaps with a Taser when brief runoff faces numerous chal- lift the nation out of poverty scuffles broke out. lenges, including spurring the and turbulence. In the Delmas 3 area, Asso- country’s chronically sputter- The field is so crowded and ciated Press journalists found ing economy and weaning it confusing that there’s little onlookers gathered around the off dependence of foreign aid clarity about who might be battered corpse of a man wear- donors, who are largely fund- leading; polls have been unreli- ing wristbands of the political ing this year’s roughly $70 able and contradictory. party of President Michel Mar- million three-round electoral The voting process was telly. Those in the crowd denied process. A man votes during elections in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Sun- generally orderly across Haiti, political motive: They said he Among the best-known day Oct. 25, 2015. The country is holding the fi rst-round although there were some early was a pig thief killed by a mob. names on the ballot is Jude presidential vote Sunday along with balloting for numerous signs of confusion. The continuing appeal of Celestin, a former head of the legislative races and local offi ces. At a voting center in Port- former President Jean-Ber- state-run construction com- Associated Press / Dieu Nalio Chery au-Prince’s Martissant slum, trand Aristide was on display pany who was the government- an elections supervisor repeat- as thousands of people greeted backed candidate in the 2010 edly yelled at dozens of people him in the capital when he race. That time, he was elimi- of Haiti’s army, and ex-Sen. The day before the polls trying to force their way in. “No voted, many chanting ``Aristide nated from a runoff after his Charles, a sharp critic of Mar- opened, Moise supporters voting two times!” is our blood.’’ reported victory was challenged telly who brands himself as a handed out free bags of rice, People shouted back that The former leader has large- by foreign observers who com- voice for Haiti’s poor and dis- spaghetti and cooking oil to they were being prevented from ly kept out of the public since plained of irregularities. enfranchised. a crowd in Port-au-Prince. voting once. returning to Haiti in 2011 after Others include President Final results are not expect- Mamoune Pierre-Louis, 32, Varnel Polycard, a vendor of seven years in exile following Michel Martelly’s pick, Jovenel ed until late November, accord- said the handout would not phone chargers, walked away his 2004 ouster. 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I didn’t even care if employs blending her own I won, I just didn’t want to get Caribbean culture with other kicked out in the first round,” countries as a way to keep her she said. inspired and shock those who The whirlwind experience sample her delicious creations. Chef Cindy Thomas’ delight- hasn’t evaporated like most “I’m a person who gets kind ful zucchini bruschetta. 15 minutes of fame. Her push of bored doing the same thing to continue diversifying her all the time. I never was sat- dishes. demographic and challenging isfied to just stay in Brook- “It’s a lab, it’s a temple — her culinary expertise remain lyn, Crown Heights, or around it’s everything. 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Pryce mother and Hakka Chinese Reportedly, there are father. 800 million Hakka-Chinese At age eight or nine, his fam- descendants from China resid- ily moved to Kingston where ing all over the world. he honed his skill becoming But until last Friday, there a musician and soon after has not been a single Hakka dubbed The Dragon. Caribbean national to receive A short biographical docu- the coveted Walking Buddha mentary hinted Lee’s earlier Achievement Award. arrival to the 1964 World’s Fair Byron Aloysius St. Elmo Lee, in Flushing, Queens and in the a Jamaican musician popularly process provided video accounts known as Byron Lee changed of his emergence in 1957 from that by claiming the first ever Kingston’s Glass Bucket Club for his pioneering effort in pro- bandleader of the Dragonaires moting his island’s ska, rock to appearing in 1992 in the Ian steady and reggae music and Fleming Sean Connery block- for introducing carnival revelry Byron Lee performing at buster, “Dr. No,” the very first to Jamaica in 1990. WCMF 2006. James Bond film. Accepted by his daughter “The high point of my life Julianne, the carved, jade- joy. was to be in the first James colored, miniature Buddha rep- She explained how the musi- Bond film,” Lee reportedly said resents the spirit of the migra- cian visited New York in 1966 in an interview. “I am proud tory Hakkas and symbolically when the Jamaican flag was of that because all the young reward the pioneering and hoisted among others that people who watch the James Pat Chin and her son Chris of VP Records. enterprising tradition many lined Sixth Avenue’s Avenue of Bond series can remember see- have maintained since their the Americas. ing us; it goes on forever, and ascribed Lee’s beginning years ate Carl Brady explained that ancestors left the mainland. Born in a small Mandeville the parents will tell their son when he taught himself to around 1950, Lee formed the “My father was a great man,” town called Christiana, near or daughter, ‘I danced to that play the bass on a homemade Dragonaires — named after St. Julianne said as her voice broke Manchester, Lee was the off- band.’” instrument. George’s College football team as if fraught with sadness and spring of a Black, Jamaican The short feature also Lee’s friend and associ- Continued on Page 30 Make a Date with Your Future! Fall Open House, November 8, 2015 Noon - 3:00 pm WHY YORK? York has been ranked the top college in the nation for graduating students with the lowest debt. AND York has The City University of New York’s outstanding programs in: t Aviation Business Management t Occupational Therapy t Pharmaceutical Science t Physician Assistant Studies 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica, New York 11451 Academic Core Building, Atrium CLAIM YOUR SEAT! 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BQ Caribbean Life, October 30-November 5, 2015 29 Edward Seaga after fire had Byron Lee destroyed the pressing plant on New author pens the same site, and renamed it Continued from page 22 Dynamic Sounds.” which they both played for. “It soon became one of Brady joked that Lee’s instru- the best-equipped studios book on karma ment only had one string but in the Caribbean, attracting many will attest that mento, both local and international the music of the genre could recording artists, including By Alley Olivier achieve his goal of publish- be well executed on such an Paul Simon and The Rolling There is a popular saying, ing, Haynie pushed himself to instrument. Stones. “Do unto others as you would continue contacting literary His band turned professional Lee died Nov. 4, 2008 of have them do unto you” and agents despite the mounting in 1956 and went on to become cancer at age 73. many children are taught the “no” letters. one of Jamaica’s leading ska Prior to his passing, the value of practicing kindness, “It took me 21 years to bands. government of Jamaica award- especially to those who are publish. Everything — the Toots Hibbert leader of the ed him the nation’s gratitude weaker than they are. screenplay and stage play — Maytals lauded Lee’s production with two of the highest hon- Ronald Haynie explores was loosely based on the novel skills recounting how the musi- ors, the Order of Distinction the darkness of elderly abuse, which sat, and sat, and sat,” cal genius advised him to repeat in 1892 — as well as the facing karma, and a spiritual he said. Ronald Haynie explores kar- a progression many more times Order of Jamaica in 2008. realm including duppy in his Haynie found a renewed ma, abuse of the elderly, and on a song he recorded after his However, recently his life- first published fiction novel, sense of faith and gumption tensions between American release from prison. long contribution to Jamaica’s “DUPPY: Ya Reap What’cha following his successful rendi- blacks and Caribbean Amer- The song he said was “5446” music industry and 50-year Sow.” tion of Dr. Martin Luther King, icans in “DUPPY: Ya Reap and after singing “give it to me career as the Dragon, the “It is a story about a young Jr’s speech recited from memo- What’cha Sow.” to me one time, he told me to bandleader, producer, studio man that is being haunted by ry in Spanish. Ronald Haynie say two times, three times …” owner, and Jamaican musical his grandfather because he “At the time, self-publish- Needless to say, the song icon was also rewarded post- used to beat him at the height ing became really hot and I sometimes but what happens became a hit for the group. humously, here at the Muse- of the crack era in Harlem,” decided I wanted to bring the behind close doors with the Similarly Trinidad’s Mighty um of Chinese in America. Haynie explained. book out and have each prod- elderly in their homes is anoth- Sparrow talked at length about The prestigious honor also Turning to writing follow- uct compliment each other,” he er form of domestic abuse that his collaboration on an album marked the launch of the first ing a tragic family experience, explained. no one ever speaks about,” he — “Sparrow Meets The Drag- Hakka Conference in New Haynie has generated two After 21 long years, Hay- said. on” which yielded soca and York City. other versions of his story; a nie is excited to celebrate his “DUPPY: Ya Reap What’cha calypso hits. “Hakkas are descendants of stage play and a screenplay per- triumph by unveiling a story Sow” is available on Amazon. According to Wikipedia: “Lee Central and Northern China formed as a radio drama. he hopes will shed light on an also became the head of distri- and are sometimes called the His spinoffs kept him busy uncommon topic: abuse of the bution in Jamaica for Atlantic Jews of Asia for their mass as he ventured through the elderly. Visit us at Records Lee… purchased the migration and pioneering complex world of publishing. “You hear stories about what Caribbeanlifenews.com West Indies Records Limited spirit. Today the majority of Manifesting his motivation to goes on in the nursing homes (WIRL) recording studios from Hakka live in Guangdong.” S 30 Caribbean Life, October 30-November 5, 2015 BQ 3007 Farragut Rd., Brooklyn, NY 11210 (corner of Nostrand Ave.) LAB TESTS SONOGRAMS EKG’S *À>ÀÞ NO i>Ì Ê >ÀiÊ iÌiÀ]Ê INSURANCE? STOP BY 718-253-WELL (9355) U 718-434-0711 TO FIND OUT Diagnostic and Treatment Center HOW NYS Article 28 Facility YOU CAN MEDICAID, MEDICARE GET INSURED TODAY! 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Pained, disheartened and grieving, the Caribbean com- Inside Life munity is once again mourning the loss of a devoted and favorite By Vinette K. Pryce son. That Randolph Holder migrated from Guyana to live, East River. At that time, shots were fired work and raise a child in New PO Wallace returned fire, hit- in the pre-dawn J’Ouvert revelry York City is a footnote to his ting his target in the rear. that annually ushers in the big- 33 years and the fact he joined The cop said at that point gest Caribbean party on the eve the NYPD to serve adds another Howard ditched the bike and of Labor Day. supplement to the tragic loss of fled on foot. According to the NYPD, the a citizen of worth. Ultimately he was apprehend- bullet intended for someone The higher addendum is that ed. else, struck the 43-year-old first the entire Caribbean is grieving Later reports from the NYPD deputy counsel to the NYS gov- his senseless death. claim that gangs got into a dis- ernor in the back of his head as Above: A police offi cer says a silent prayer at the makeshift Reportedly, PO Holder and pute in front of a parking garage he tried to take cover in front of memorial to honor New York City Police Department Offi - partner Omar Wallace were in at 445 East 102nd Street and 1680 Bedford Ave. in East New cer Randolph Holder outside the police station in New York, plainclothes, searching for an that is where shots were fired. York, Brooklyn. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015. Inset: Offi cer Randolph Holder. armed man on a stolen bicy- Police recovered a .40-cal- Twenty-seven shell casings Associated Press / Mary Altaffer cle following a shootout near iber Glock handgun from the from five handguns, including the East River Houses, when Harlem River that they believe 9-mms, were recovered at the sio and NYPD Commissioner “The perpetrator involved they encountered Tyrone Howard discarded while mak- scene. Bill Bratton blasted the court here was obviously a hardened “Peanut”Howard on a bike on ing his getaway after shooting The tragedy practically immo- program that freed the drug and violent criminal,” Mayor de the waterfront promenade. PO Holder. bilized revelers. addicted — PCP-abuser — and a Blasio said. Without warning, Howard Certainly his death impacts Blame for the deaths were 16-year criminal perpetrator — “He should not have been on allegedly shot the officer in the on the entire community but it readily cast on a number of for the murder of PO Holder. the streets.” head. cannot be understated that just issues. Gangs, revenge against Together they agreed it was “We know from the evidence Breaking news revealed that last month, as millions prepared police brutality, a faulty crimi- the fact Howard eluded a six- recovered at the scene that there PO Holder, 33, was shot in the to bring in the dawn of Sept. nal justice system and bad calls term prison sentence when a were at least three firearms that forehead by the coldhearted 7, a deranged gunman claimed from the judiciary justified the Manhattan judge decided he were fired,” a police spokesman gunman, who had stolen a bike the life of Carey Gabay, a Jamai- politics associated with account- could go free and the fact he had said. and was being pursued by cops can-American aide to Governor ability for belated action. repeatedly eluded arrests as the But the elephant in the room along the promenade near the Andrew Cuomo. An outraged Mayor Bill deBla- cause of the heinous crime. Continued on Page 37 “We asked people and they told us. People are most concerned Awards Gala about jobs. Restoration has built an infrastructure around jobs, Continued from page 3 Continued from page 3 quality jobs and qualifying peo- bean Soccer Cup and was one of tion, culture and community ple for those jobs.” the “driving forces” behind the revitalization. David has served Grannum added, “In the last team’s successes in the early on the Restoration board for seven years, we also provide years, starting in the 1990s. 19 years and Janet, as well as financial coaching, helping peo- Horne currently works as David, serves on the boards ple reduce debt, increase savings a senior activity specialist at of many education and other and clear up financial issues in Research Foundation at Brook- non-profit organizations. order to help people get jobs.” lyn’s Medgar Evers College. The Bedford Stuyvesant Res- Additionally, there is a job readi- McBarnett said he grew up toration plaza — Fulton St. near ness training program and also following the footsteps of his Marcy — is home to the organi- internships for youth. Pastor Robert McBarnett (L), his wife Sharon, and the late grandfather, Archbishop zation’s headquarters and scores In the area of housing (and Rev. Glyger Beach and his wife Candace. Percival Dick, and his mother of local businesses, non-profits Bed-Stuy has really experienced Photo by Nelson King Margaret Quashie Dick, both and government agencies, a gentrification and increased real Spiritual Baptist leaders. Mc supermarket, a satellite campus estate values) Grannum empha- Barnett is now an ordained tributions, McBarnett said he “big idea.” of the College of New Rochelle sized how Restoration is com- Spiritual Baptist Minister. donated a wheelchair, which With Sharon’s full support, and Assemblywoman Annette mitted to mixed income housing McBarnett said he always was given to him by his broth- McBarnett said they travelled Robinson’s office. and has worked to co-develop wanted to help and give back er-in-law, to the Georgetown in 2012 to St. Vincent and the Its Center for Arts and Cul- low-income and moderate hous- to the community but did not Hospital. Grenadines, with “two over- ture includes the Skylight Gal- ing. “A renovated low-income know what to do or how to On returning to New York, sized refrigerated boxes con- lery that hosts art exhibitions, senior housing development get started. McBarnett said he was “filled taining over special events, workshops, and with 150 units insured that some He, however, found a way with joy and the idea” of con- US$10,000 worth of food, book signings. Restoration’s low-income long-term residents to give back in 2011. While he tinuing what he and his fellow clothes, sheets, toiletries, Youth Arts Academy offers 300 wouldn’t be priced out of the was a member of St. Jude Bap- church members had started. crutches, wheelchairs, canes, students instruction in dance, neighborhood. tist Church on Bristol Street Consequently, he said he books, pencils, bibles and drama, and music; its a compre- Grannum reflects on achieve- in Brooklyn, McBarnett said urged the church to “do this other miscellaneous items for hensive arts education institu- ments, “We’ve seen thousands church members travelled on more often and in a bigger and the people of St. Vincent and tion in the neighborhood. The who have been impacted by Res- a crusade to St. Vincent and better way,” but he lamented the Grenadines.” Billie Holliday Theatre in its 43rd toration.” But it is complicated. the Grenadines. that “no one was interested” After they returned to year produced four evening- “There are a lot of challenges,” Part of the church’s mis- in his ideas. New York, McBarnett said length plays. he says. “We see a growing need sion was to distribute food, So he said he “dropped the they founded the St. Matth- “Human development” has in job training and housing. We clothes and toiletries to the subject with them [church ias Charities, Inc., named in been a growing focus during need to be stronger and collabo- less fortunate, he said. members] and went directly” honor of his late grandfather. Colvin Grannum’s 14-year tenure rative to see shifts and changes During the course of dis- to his wife, Sharon, with his as president / CEO. He explains, in the community.” 32 Caribbean Life, October 30-November 5, 2015 BQ ENTERTAINMENT FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT, GO TO CARIBBEANLIFENEWS.COM/ENTERTAINMENT Shuga, a rising star from Jamaica, is doing quite well for her self. Coalition to Preserve Reggae Music, Inc. Reggae Culture Salute The Board of Directors of the Coali- tion to Preserve Reggae Music, Inc., (CPR) has announced the full lineup of artists to perform at the 11th annu- al Reggae Culture Salute on Satur- day, Nov. 7 at Nazareth Regional High BOWMAN School Performance Center, 475 East 57th St., Brooklyn, New York from 8 pm to 1 am. The family friendly, multimedia pres- entation commemorates the anniver- sary of the coronation of His Impe- rial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I and Empress Mennen of Ethiopia and is the hallmark event of the Coali- RETAINS Continued on Page 36 Guerilla ‘Nanny’ developed art CROWN of war Dennis Bowman performs at the New York Vincy Independence Calypso Competition at Café Omar, Brook- lyn. Photo by Nelson A. King By Vinette K. Pryce “Queen Nanny – Legendary Maroon Chieftainess,” the 59-minute document In Vincy NY Calypso Competition which premiered at the United Nations on Jamaica’s National Heroes Day on By Nelson A. King calypso tent in North America, organ- Earl “Exposer” Isles and Gregory Oct. 19, furthered the quest for defini- With clearly less controversy that ized the event. “Brother Don” Oliver were listed to tive history about Nanny, a fighter, had bedeviled the inaugural New York Singing “Take Care of SVG,” Bow- compete but did not appear. Meryn leader and soldier who led an all-male Vincy Independence Calypso Competi- man garnered 270 points — eight “Bob MC” Bobb gave the opening army through inhospitable terrain in tion last year, Dennis Bowman, per- points ahead of his closest challenger, prayer but also did not compete. Jamaica and in the end beat the British ennial finalist in the national calypso John “D Truth” Dougan (“For a Bright- “It’s always a great feeling to come at their best to emerge the only female competition in Vincy Mas, Friday night er Future”). Delano “Detector” Craw- out on top in any competition,” Bow- among seven heroes of Jamaica. re-captured the New York Vincy Inde- ford (“Welcome”) placed third, with man, who tied for the third spot with Records reveal that only four books pendence Calypso crown. 244 points. Shenell McKenzie in the Nation- have explained the fierceness of the The veteran calypsonian won the Other contenders were: Kenroy al Calypso Monarch Competition in African woman. crown in a field of five other contenders “Jakie” Jack (“One Day”); Vincent Vincy Mas 2015, told Caribbean Life Maroon, filmmaker Roy T. Anderson at Café Omar on Nostrand Avenue in “Groovy D” Kennedy (“We Different”); afterwards. said in doing research for the film he Brooklyn. The Brooklyn-based Dyna- and Francis “Stryker” Brown (“How “I knew I had a powerful song,” he only encountered four books in the his- mite Calypso Tent, the lone Vincentian Independent Are We?”). Continued on Page 36 Continued on Page 36 BQ Caribbean Life, October 30-November 5, 2015 33 Weddings Engagements Showers Holiday Parties Corporate Events Sweet 16s Sirico’s offers you a variety of Dinner, Cocktail, and Buffet options. 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The picture also questioned the wisdom of By Kam Williams fixing foreign elections in this In 2002, Gonzalo “Goni” fashion, since very bloody, civil Sanchez de Lozada, a can- unrest subsequently arose any- didate for the presidency of way in Bolivia, which forced Bolivia, found himself floun- Goni to flee the country for dering in the polls with just a asylum in the U.S. a year into few months to go to election his administration. day. Since the desperate mul- Directed by David Gordon timillionaire had been raised Pat Candy (Billy Bob Thornton) and Jane Bodine (Sandra Bullock) in “Our Brand Is Crisis.” Green (Pineapple Express), “Our in the United States, he was www.rottentomatoes.com Brand Is Crisis 2.0” serves up a well aware of how a political relatively-sanitized version of the consulting firm was capable of cessfully orchestrated Bill Clin- media-savvy strategists. been exposed as a pro-Ameri- aforementioned events. Names influencing the outcome of an ton’s presidential bid in 1992. Still, repositioning Goni can, pro-globalization puppet have been changed and char- election. And soon, the flamboyant spin would be no mean feat, given controlled by powerful cor- acters have been conflated and So, he retained the services doctor descended upon Boliv- the fact that he was an unpopu- porate interests. Carville and added to make the Yankee inter- of James Carville, who had suc- ia with a team of seasoned, lar ex-president who’d already company’s only hope rested vention appear almost benign. Independent & Foreign Films Catering The Armor of Light Whether it’s West Indian, Continental, Contemporary American, Italian, or Greek cuisine as the (PG-13 for mature focus of your guests’ delight, Castle Royale combines traditional favorites with a hint of modern themes and brief pro- Kam’s Kapsules flair and style to accommodate any event or entice any palette. 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(In Spanish with sub- Go to www.Caribbeanlifenews.com for the latest in Caribbean news. championship only to have nine play- titles) BQ Caribbean Life, October 30-November 5, 2015 35 BOWMAN Continued from page 33 Vincy, and Brother Don, who added. “It was just a matter of sang “Bring Back Vincy to We,” TOP 10 going up and making a great had placed second and third, presentation on stage, and that respectively. SINGLES I did.” But Ainsley Primus, president In “Take Care of SVG,” Bow- of the Dynamite Calypso Tent, man urges that “every man, had told Caribbean Life after- every woman, every child must wards that the auditor appar- 1 The Hills work together as one to make a ently erred in tabulating the The Weeknd better St. Vincent and the Gren- results. adines.” Primus said then that, while 2 Wildest Dreams Taylor Swift He also appealed to local poli- Bowman was the clear winner, ticians to “come together and based on the judges’ score, Rich- What Do You Mean? 3 stop the fussing and fighting.” ards and Brother Don should Justin Bieber Bowman’s feat this year was a have placed lower down the far cry from the inaugural com- order. The judges were Monty 4 Hotline Bling petition in which he was declared Constant, Samuel “Kala” Gor- Drake the winner, with “Not Giving don and Cauldric Forbes. Up,” in a field of 11 contenders, This year’s judges were veter- 5 Stitches amid much controversy. an calypsonian, cultural ambas- Major Lazer & DJ Snake .. John “D Truth” Dougan placed second in the calypso com- Last year, some elements of sador and ex-St. Vincent and petition. Photo by Nelson A. King 6 Locked Away the audience, at the same venue, the Grenadines diplomat Cyril R. City Feat. Adam Levine did not hesitate in withhold- N. “Scorcher” Thomas; Vincent ing their displeasure by booing “Vince” Harry, a member of the tabulation. sary Independence Gala Lunch- 7 Renegades X Ambassadors when the top three spots were leading defunct Vincentian band But, this year, apart from eon at Grand Prospect Hall in announced, by co-Master of Cer- Asterisk; and Phil Nichols, the dissention from a handful of Brooklyn. 8 Ex’s & oh’s emony Hailes Castello. Guyanese-born keyboardist with fans – as could be expected in Primus said Bowman’s Elle King Castello was again this year’s the popular Grenadian-owned any competition – most patrons appearance, as winner of the co-Master of Ceremony, along band in New York, Lambert and appeared very satisfied with the Independence Calypso Competi- 9 Can’t Feel My Face with Bennett Straker, but did the Matadors. results. tion, was “negotiated” with the The Weeknd not announce the results. Radio Without disclosing the Bowman, the now two-time Brooklyn-based umbrella Vin- Personality Lady M, an associate respective position of John Dou- Vincy New York Independence centian group, Council of St. 10 Photograph Ed Sheeran of the Dynamite Calypso Tent, gan (“Our Independence”) and Calypso Monarch, also warmed Vincent and the Grenadines’ did so. Exposer (“Fight Back”), Primus the hearts of patrons on Sun- Organizations, U.S.A., Inc. In the augural competition, said last year that they should day, performing before a sell-out (COSAGO), which organized the Franklyn “Supadex” Richards, have placed higher in the com- audience during St. Vincent and event in collaboration with the TOP 10 who rendered “All Ah We Ah petition, based on the judges’ the Grenadines 36th Anniver- New York Consulate General. ALBUMS REGGAE Guerilla ‘Nanny’ 1 Pentatonix Pentatonix Continued from page 33 Continued from page 33 defied gender restrictions to tion to Preserve Reggae Music. torical archives that detail the now be regaled as the sole 2 Confident Demi Lovato The evening will highlight the challenges Nanny faced in the female among seven Jamai- organic relationship between 18th century. can heroes only skims the General Admission 3 Reggae, Rasta, Emperor Selas- Imagine that. surface of her fierceness and Machine Gun Kelly sie and Jamaica in a substan- Compare that to the more particularly at a time when tive way through a multimedia than 100 books already heavily-armed British soldiers 4 The Documentary 2.5 The Game presentation that will engage penned about Bob Marley practically ‘hunted’ Africans the audience and raise aware- since he died in 1981 with for capture. 5 Open Heaven/River Wild ness of the importance of this Nanny’s magnanimous con- Probably most significant Hillsong cultural phenomenon to a peo- Ansel Meditation, founding tribution more than three is the fact Nanny might have ple’s identity. member of The Meditations. centuries ago. employed tactics related to 6 Beauty Behind Madness This year, Reggae Culture Coalition to Preserve Reggae Music, Apparently, much of the guerilla warfare in order to The Weeknd Salute (RCS) will present The Inc. tales about Nanny have been defeat the British army. Meditations, a group which passed down through oral Stories about British sol- 7 The Color Before The Sun Coheed And Cambria emerged in the mid 1970s to gae Culture Salute is Warrior history. diers reporting sightings of carve out a prominent place in King, who in 2009 left an indel- And Anderson’s docu- 10 feet tall trees that came 8 What A Time To Be Alive the annals of reggae music his- ible impression on the audience ment offers an explanation – alive and swallowed soldiers Drake & Future tory. Founder and lead singer who were electrified by his high “Why would the British want were prevalent. for the group, Ansel Cridland energy delivery. Warrior King’s to write a book about how Maroons now laugh off the 9 Dopamine today carries on the tradition penchant for music that cel- an army of backward people phenomena to explain how BORNS that made the harmony trio a ebrates women and advocates led by a woman whipped the Nanny tricked her trackers by household name with hits such upliftment has garnered him greatest army in the world.” layering her army with cam- 10 1989 Taylor Swift as, the 1976 anthem, “Running worldwide acclaim as a rising According to Maroons liv- ouflage. In a re-enactment, From Jamaica” and the classic, star in “reggaedom.” ing in Jamaica, that kind the film shows men covered “Woman is Like Shadow.” Ansel The CPR showcase which of information would best in branches and shrubbery tours extensively now with har- features CPR members each be buried, erased and total- to disguise from the enemy. monious support from singers year is a highly anticipated part ly defied. More than a few Scenes depict troops maneu- Daddy Lion Chandel and Laury of the evening. This year, Easy contend that suppression of vering the treacherous course, Webb who travel with him and Star’s front man, Ruff Scott Nanny’s feats was not beyond unaware of traps Nanny set his band of musicians as The will showcase his special brand the capacity of the colonial for them to fall into, and how Meditations. of “singjaying” to lively up the enslavers. her army surprised the red- Returning to the stage at Reg- evening. That the warrior queen coats wearing tree branches. 36 Caribbean Life, October 30-November 5, 2015 BQ is the fact in both instances guns were ered with them,” the mayor said. used to snuffHolder the life out of two vibrant Human rights activist Al Sharpton citizens. paid tribute to PO Holder during his weekly rally at the National Action Net- CRAPS, ROULETTE, BLACKJACK. Continued from page 32 work and was asked by Holder’s family to Politics prevent the powers from con- eulogize the slain immigrant. demning the free and easy access of guns “When we find a police officer that’s to the mentally ill, gang-members and trying to protect us and serve our com- Real Dice any individual willing to bear arms. munity and actually puts their lives on That almost one year ago, two NYPD the line to do that, we stand up for those officers were ambushed in Brooklyn should still resonate with gun-loving police officers,” he said. Real Ball Americans who will not concede to gun After first agreeing to perform the control. rites, at the 11th hour on Tuesday he It is a right. notified the family and their pastor Rev. The second amendment to the U.S. Les Mullings, pastor of the Far rockaway A Real BIG DEAL! Constitution allows American citizens to Community Church of the Nazarene who “keep and bear arms.” had invited him to speak that he would And while that philosophy justified decline the offer. the cause for a militia against the Brit- Reportedly, some union leaders were ish centuries ago, in the 21st century it critical of Sharpton’s invitation. Cit- is probably the reason the USA leads the ing Sharpton’s “divisiveness” that often rest of the world in gun-related deaths. foment alienation between the NYPD and It is senseless to condone a practice the Black community in particular, con- that throughout the years have found troversy brewed since announcement of children, students, psychiatric patients, his role at the funeral service in Queens. felons, and haters gunning for revenge, “It is clear though after reading sev- attention and at times for no good rea- eral articles that some union leaders and son. some others want to turn you and your Gabay was the son of Jamaican immi- pastor’s noble efforts into some kind of grants. Real–Action He grew up in the Bronx and attended confrontation or sideshow and not keep and graduated with an undergraduate focused on the brutal, senseless murder Electronic and a law degree from Harvard Univer- of your son,” he wrote to the family. Table Games! sity. “I refuse, despite my strong feelings on He later went on to a distinguished police issues, to be part of anything that -PLUS- career as a lawyer in private practice and would marginalize and take away from well-respected public servant. the focus of this city and nation mourn- VIDEO POKER PARLOR Gabay served as assistant counsel to ing your son tomorrow.” the governor until 2011 and prior to that Further explanation of his decision & OVER 3,000 SLOTS! time worked as a banking and finance read: “I thought my coming might give associate at Jones Day law firm from a sense of unity in the city; that we can 2007 to 2009. disagree on cases and on policies but He was married to Trinidadian Trenelle that we are united that the senseless and Gabay. ruthless killing of officers like your son The slain officer’s father, Randolph must be denounced and we must as a Neil Holder Sr. visited Harlem Hospital city come together and mourn that loss. where his son struggled to stay alive. I thought you and your pastor’s idea that According to Bratton, despite his grief, both of you expressed to me on Saturday the former Guyana policeman consoled showed the height of moral leadership his son’s fellow officers. because you cannot heal if you are selec- A third generation police officer, PO Holder’s father explained that his son tive on those that you allow to be in the “always wanted to be a cop.” discussion.” “He should have been closing on a Allegedly the activist/preacher/TV house next month in Valley Stream, but talk-show host will donate $5,000 to defer all of the dreams went down the drain, he funeral costs. always wanted to be a policeman.” To those confused that the activist and “That he did. outspoken critic against police brutality “He delivered his duties diligently. was asked by Holder’s family-members With pride,” Bratton added. to eulogize the police officer, Sharpton A cousin, 18-year-old Damani Adams, said: “We are not anti-police. We are anti- reflected on how thrilled the family was police-brutality.” when Holder Jr. graduated with the Police “May God bless you and your family Academy’s Class of 2010. and may the city remember a good cop Another relative, Ruth Lawrence, said on tomorrow, who put his life on the line the five-year NYPD veteran, was poised for us, and we owe him our gratitude, not to move up in the department ranks. some sideshow,” Sharpton wrote. “He said he was going to be a detec- “We will not stop in the relentless pur- tive,” Lawrence, 54 said. suit of the violent few,” Mayor deBlasio “He was just waiting for the call.” added. “We’re all in mourning tonight. This Over 5,000 Games. Minutes Away! whole city is in mourning,” Mayor de That may be a sincere desire. 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BQ Caribbean Life, October 30-November 5, 2015 37 Jeremiah Hamilton: Wall Street’s First Black Millionaire “Prince of Darkness: The Untold Story of Jeremiah BOOK REVIEW Hamilton, Wall Street’s First Black Millionaire” which he admitted to, but he also him between 1830 and 1835, and by Shane White claimed Richmond, Virginia, as there may’ve been more. Then c.2015, Palgrave McMillan his first home. Nobody knew, came The Great Fire of 1835 $27.99 / $32.50 Canada though, because Hamilton, an in which “dozens of acres” of 368 pages African American man, spent Manhattan were burned to the most of his adult life hiding facts ground, along with the records and creating fiction. of several businessmen who’d Wherever he got his start, been convinced to invest with By Terri Schlichenmeyer Hamilton launched himself him. Hamilton denied the trans- Your numbers weren’t picked early: in 1828, and “barely into actions, kept their $25,000, and last night. his twenties,” he was involved gained the moniker of “Prince of Ah, another worthless lot- in a counterfeit scam in Haiti Darkness.” tery ticket. No shopping spree or that would’ve meant death, had For the rest of his life — even mortgage payoff for you. You’ll he been caught. With the help after being forced to declare have to go to work and get your of locals, however, he escaped bankruptcy — Hamilton always incredible wealth just like eve- and arrived in “Gotham,” but landed on his feet, “shunned” rybody else. Or, as you’ll read in not without notice: newspapers other African Americans, and “Prince of Darkness” by Shane of the day splashed the story, even invested in companies that White, you could become rich but Hamilton managed to keep overtly practiced racism. He died the old-fashioned way: through mum on who’d helped him. in 1875 in a “comfortable and “Prince of Darkness.” grift. Almost immediately, he start- elegant” residence he shared Though he showed up in New ed borrowing money in a “fre- with his white wife and family. York City in the wake of scandal, netic, almost desperate” way, So why are history books ging. Could it have been due to of documentation may’ve been nobody knew for sure where Jer- money he had no intention of silent on Hamilton’s story? the color of Hamilton’s skin? because Hamilton rankled emiah G. Hamilton had come paying back, which ultimately That’s a question author Shane It’s possible, White says, but white financiers and investors, from. 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Associated Press / Nati Harnik Brooklyn cagers lead the way CRICKET By Robert Elkin Two basketball players at Seton Hall University of South Orange, New Jersey have known each other for a long time and have similar back grounds. No, they are not from New Jersey, nor did they play at the same schools. Both cagers reside in Brooklyn and tossed ‘em up at Brooklyn high schools, Continued on Page 42 ICONS AT Samuels’ bowling still PLAY suspect Australian bowler Shane Warne prepares to bowl in his last over in test cricket during his team’s win over By Azad Ali of England in the fi fth and fi nal Ashes cricket test in Sydney, in this Jan. 5, 2007 photo. West Indies off-spinner Marlon Sam- Associated Press / Mark Baker, fi le uels has been reported for the third time in seven years for a suspected bowling action. He will have to undergo testing on All-Stars face off in a three-game series his action within two weeks, but he will be allowed to continue bowling until NEW YORK CITY (Oct. 6, 2015) – historic tour marks the first time mony prior to the match as well the results of the tests are disclosed. Global cricket icons Sachin Tendulkar these legends have played in the U.S., as other functions and galas. The An International Cricket Council and Shane Warne will headline a star- and also renews the famous rivalry second match will be on Nov. 11 at (ICC) said in a press release last week studded lineup of renowned cricket between “Master Blaster” Tendulkar Minute Maid Park in Houston. The that the match officials report following players from around the world in and “King of Spin” Warne. final match in the series will be on the recent first Test in Galle, against Sri the inaugural “Cricket All-Stars,” The “Cricket All-Stars” kicks off Nov. 14 at Dodger Stadium in Los Lanka “cited concerns about the legal- a three-game series in New York on Nov. 7 at Citi Field in New York Angeles, followed by a special trophy ity of the 34-year-old’s bowling action.” City, Houston and Los Angeles. The City with a special opening cere- Continued on Page 42 Continued on Page 42 BQ Caribbean Life, October 30-November 5, 2015 41 ALL-STARS CHALLENGE Seton Hall guard Isaiah White- head reacts after hitting a 3-point shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, in Newark, N.J. Associated Press / Bill Kostroun B’klyn cagers Continued from page 41 came from championship programs, and were standout players on the court thrilling the fans, and at the same time, trying to move on to another and higher level. Besides concentrating on their game, they also put emphasis on the academics. India’s Sachin Tendulkar plays a shot during their Asia Cup cricket match against Pakistan in Dhaka, Bangladesh, More of a scorer, Khadeen Car- Sunday, March 18, 2012. Associated Press / Aijaz Rahi rington became the all-time leading point maker at Bishop Loughlin High Continued from page 41 that international cricket will be played MasterCard will provide its cardhold- School, a member of the Catholic in these beautiful baseball stadiums in ers exclusive access to event tickets and High Schools Athletic Association, presentation to the winning team. New York City, Houston and Los Ange- Priceless experiences throughout the by tallying 2196 points in four years. The format will be Twenty20, a much les, which will be a lot of fun. series. A few lucky cardholders will even Every time, the team gave him the shorter and boisterous form of cricket We’re also planning some other have the opportunity to meet some of ball to put in the hoop, he seemed with the games taking around three events and festivities in each city so the players. The pre-sale for MasterCard to find a way to successfully make hours instead of multiple days. Indian we can reach as many fans as possi- holders began on Oct. 6. the shot. And most of the time, he batsman Sachin Tendulkar and Aus- ble. It would be great someday to see Tickets went sale to the general made it so easy. He became the ‘go tralian spinner Shane Warne will each cricket bats right alongside the baseball public on Oct. 8. Tickets are available to’ player on offense. In the proc- captain a hand-picked team. “Sachin’s bats, basketballs and soccer balls in through the following: ess, Carrington led the CHSAA Class Blasters” and “Warne’s Warriors” will America.” Citi Field (NYC): Mets.com/cricket AA scoring leaders for two straight feature some of the best players to ever “We’ve signed all the top players Minute Maid Park (Houston): Ticket- winters. play cricket hailing from eight different you’d ever want to see,” said Shane master.com/event/3A004F3195293147 A 6’3’, guard who was born in countries including Ricky Ponting (Aus- Warne. “I’m excited for cricket fans in Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles): Dodg- Trinidad, Carrington, is the son of tralia), Brian Lara (West Indies), Mut- the United States to be able to see these ers.com/cricket Reynold Carrington, who coaches tiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka), Wasim amazing players for the first time, and “Cricket All-Stars” is being produced professional soccer in Trinidad and Akram (Pakistan), Jonty Rhodes (South I also think that the Twenty20 format by NYC-based Leverage Agency, a full- Tobago after playing the latter sport Africa) and Michael Vaughan (England), will appeal to new audiences who have service sports and entertainment mar- on professional and international lev- among others. never seen or played cricket before. I’m keting company. Leverage will also els. “Americans are so passionate about really looking forward to the matches handle the marketing and promotion When the first regular season sports, and I think there’s a huge poten- in November, and helping to grow the for the event. Sponsors for “Cricket All- game opens up against Dartmouth tial for cricket to take off,” said Sachin sport of cricket in America.” Stars” include MasterCard, State Farm on Nov. 13, he should be one of the Tendulkar. “This is also the first time As a sponsor of “Cricket All-Stars,” and Uber. starters, but at press time in the pre- season and exhibition games, and coaches do not like to say who the starters will be. Samuels has been reported for having a Also from Brooklyn, but a prod- Samuels suspected bowling action. uct from the Public Schools Athletic He was banned from bowling after League, Lincoln also produced cham- Continued from page 41 being cleared in 2011, was called again pionship teams and many profes- in 2013 and banned for bowling his sional players in the National Basket- Under ICC regulations, Samuels will faster delivery exceeded the 15 degree ball Association, including Stephan now be required to have his action test- level permitted by the ICC. Marbury. One is now showing signs ed within 14 days, but will be allowed to of greatness; he is also a guard - Isai- continue his bowling until the results Sri Lankan cricketer Dimuth Kar- ah Whitehead. He was so good as a are released. unarathne, right, successfully ap- freshman last year. Samuels bowled 27 overs in the Galle peals for the dismissal of West Whitehead holds one claim to Indies’ batsman Marlon Samuels Test, which West Indies lost by an fame, helping to lead Lincoln to the during the fourth day of the fi rst innings and six runs inside four days test cricket match against Sri Lanka 2013 PSAL city-wide Class AA cham- last week. in Galle, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Oct. 17, pionship. After the season he turned He took just one wicket, that of 2015. ing the fourth day of the fi rst last year as a starter and should be opener Dimuth Karunaratne who top- test cricket match against Sri Lanka one of the starters once again. He, scored with l86. in Galle, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Oct. 17, too, was an all-city player while in The latest incident is the third time 2015. 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