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www.caribbeanlifenews.com BROOKLYN/STATEN ISLAND EDITION August 12-18, 2016 ZIKA BABIES BORN Barbados records first deformed Jamaicans honored babies after Zika outbreak Andrew Clarke (left) accepts the 2016 Jambassador Awards in The Arts from Ian Buddington, project manager. See story on page 3. Roland Hyde By Bert Wilkinson announcement could have a In a development that is cer- negative effect on the lifeline tain to force would be mothers economic sector if there is con- to rethink family plans, author- firmation of the two cases. ities in Barbados this week He and other health officials Clarke troubled by gun violence epidemic reported the first two cases of who summoned an emergency deformed babies suspected of press conference in Barbados at By Nelson A. King troubled by what she character- 9th Congressional District in being linked to the outbreak of mid week, said thorough inves- Stating that every day, in ized as “the epidemic of gun Brooklyn, in delivering the key- the Zika virus which has been tigations are being carried out communities across America, violence” that is sweeping the note address Friday night at the sweeping through the hemi- to determine if the microceph- too many people are injured, nation. 2016 Gala Awards Ceremony, sphere in the past year. aly seen in the two births are maimed or killed through gun “Too many families know the of Brooklyn’s Isaiah’s Temple Minister for Health John definitely linked to the Zika violence, United States Con- pain of losing a loved one from of Mt. Hope Spiritual Baptist Boyce appealed for calm in outbreak. They also said that gressional Rep. Yvette D. Clarke gun violence and crime,” said Church, at Paradise Manor on the tourism-dependent island deformities are not unusual in (D-Brooklyn) says she is deeply Clarke, representative for the Continued on Page 1 of 300,000 people as the Continued on Page 1 e Brooklyn Elder e Serve Th ly And Adu W lt nity In A Comfortable, Compas

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Justice Sylvia Hinds-Radix (left) receives award from Archbishop Dr. Voni Johyn. Photo by Nelson A. King Isaiah’s Temple honors 10 By Nelson A. King Isaiah’s Temple of Mt. Hope Spir- itual Baptist Church, a faith-based organization in the East New York, Brooklyn, on Friday, Aug. 5 honored 10 outstanding members of the community at a gala ceremony at Paradise Congresswoman Yvette Clarke delivers the Keynote address at the 1st Jambassador Awards & Gala Ceremony. Manor on Avenue U in Brooklyn. Roland Hyde The honorees were: Barbadian- born Justice Sylvia Hinds-Radix; On, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, while The Sickle Cell Trust Inc. Ms. Carmelita Bent(MS, RDN, CDN), associate direc- Trinidadian members of the clergy the island of Jamaica celebrated, with Smith, an ardent supporter of finding tor, NYC Health and Hospitals/North Pastor Mervyn S. Passie, Bishop pomp and circumstance, its 54th year relief for families afflicted with Sickle Central Bronx, NY Majorie Trim, the Rev. Eric Wyllie and of independence from the United King- cell, heads both organizations, and con- The Arts: Mr. Andrew Clarke (BBA), Minister Dionne Smith; Jamaican- dom, more than 300 Jamaicans, living tributed her time and expertise to mak- principal / founder, Braata Productions born pastor Archbishop Fr. Allan S. in the New York metro area, hosted a ing the event a success. Inc. A Caribbean Folk Arts, Theatre and Jones; Clinical Therapeutic Recrea- grand affair. At this all-inclusive affair, celebrants Education Foundation tion Specialist Janet Larghi; Assem- Billed as the 1st Annual Jambassador enjoyed a three-course meal, drinks, Youth Leadership: Ms. Lorice Rodney, bly Member Latrice Walker; Guyanese Awards & Gala Ceremony, this evening dancing, and a special Jamaica 54th recent graduate, Medgar Evers College Archbishop Dr. Pamella Taylor; and of community, culture and couture Souvenir. The highly celebrated, Plat- Preparatory School & Youth Mentor Vincentian Spiritual Baptist Pastor served as a celebration of Jamaica’s inum-One Band provided live music, Community Service Awardees: Naomi Harper. 54th year-of-independence, as well as and “Oxtail” from Road International o Dr. Norris Weir, Ordained Minister, “It is with love and appreciation an opportunity to highlight accom- kept the party going until 3 am. former member of The Jamaicans, 1967 that I extend congratulations to our plishments of Jamaican-Americans liv- “Our primary goal was to provide Festival Song Winner honorees,” said Her Grace, the Most ing in New York City. Jamaicans, friends of Jamaica, as o Mr Hubert Evans, (87 years), Rev. Dr. Voni B. Johyn, the Jamaican- Net proceeds from the event was well as those with an interest in the recently received a BBA from Medgar born senior pastor and founder of donated to The Sickle Cell Trust Inc., a country’s culture, music and arts, a Evers College Isaiah’s Temple of Mount Hope Spir- 501(3c) a New York-based not-for-profit cost-effective way to celebrate Jamai- o Ms Barbara Dhu (Concerned Friends itual Baptist Church that provides organization, serving the medical and ca’s Independence, while recognizing of Jamaica & Percy Jr. Hospital) community services in the East New social needs of individual afflicted with Jamaican-Americans working selflessly o Ms. Beverly Nichols (Push Start York and Brownsville communities Sickle Cell. to improve the communities where they Foundation Inc.) in Brooklyn. “This was indeed a party with a pur- live. Recipients of the 1st Annual Jam- o Ms. Keyana Tennant (Managing “Biennially, Isaiah’s Temple of Mt. pose,” said Patrick Buddington, chief bassador Awards are: editor, “Women in Engineering”) Hope extends recognition to well- marketing officer of a local communi- Business: Andrew Morris, (MBA), deserved individuals, who, through cations firm, and executive producer of president / CEO — Sam’s Caribbean About The Sickle Cell Trust hard work and personal sacrifice, the event. Marketplace, West Hempstead, NY Inc. continue to enrich the lives of oth- “To Jamaicans, as with most immi- Medicine: Dr. Marcia Edmond- The Sickle Cell Trust Inc. is a 501(3c), ers,” added Dr. Johyn, stating that her grant groups migrating to the U.S., Buckner(MD), clinical assistant profes- not-for-profit organization, formulated church, at its biennial gala awards Independence Day and other holidays sor & medical director, SUNY Down- to raise awareness of this illness, and ceremony, honors outstanding busi- celebrated in their countries of ori- state Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY to address the economic, social and ness, political and clergy individuals, gin, represent an opportunity to bring Religion: Bishop DR. R. C. Hugh medical needs of individuals afflicted who “provide significant contribution together family and friends, scattered Nelson, senior pastor, Church of God of with Sickle Cell. Members of Sickle Cell to their respective communities.” across the city or country to reminisce East Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY Trust Inc. include medical, social and Justice Hinds-Radix, an Associate about “back home,” he said. Education: Dr. Michael Wiltshire business professionals from the US and Justice of the New York State Appel- The event, held in the newly renovat- (BS, BA, PHD), principal, Medgar Evers various Caribbean countries. Ms. Car- late Division, Second Department, ed Grand Ballroom at Rochdale Village College Preparatory School & Boys & melita Smith, President of Upscale Pro- said: “I’m, indeed, very honored to be in Queens, New York, was a collabora- Girls HS, Brooklyn, NY ductions Inc., is the current President Continued on Page 8 tion with Upscale Productions Inc. and Health & Nutrition: Ms. Gloria of the Sickle Cell Trust Inc. BQ Caribbean Life, August 12-18, 2016 3 Updated daily at www.caribbeanlifenews.com CARIBBEAN ROUNDUP THE NEWS FROM BACK HOME

Antigua The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) and its member govern- ments have renewed their commitment to tackle commercial banks that are imposing high fees on small depositors. The ECCB noted that one commercial bank in the sub-region has imposed a monthly fee that would prevent small depositors from earning on their deposits. Earlier this year, the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) announced an EC$25 monthly fee on saving accounts. EECB Governor Timothy Antoine said that bank fees and charges, are creating a negative interest rate for small depositors, which is of concern to the monetary council. He said that it could have an effective negative interest rate for a depositor who has less than EC$15,000 a year in deposits or less than EC$10,000 a year where in fact by virtue of what “you are receiving on the interest and what you’re actually in a negative position, Atkinson shines in Rio you are losing money, not earning.” Jamaica’s Alia Atkinson competes in a semiﬁ nal of the women’s 100-meter breaststroke during the swim- ming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Barbados Associated Press / Matt Slocum The Barbados government has received Parliament’s approval to borrow Bds$73 million (US$36.5 million) (IMF) said in its latest, May 19, state- The ministers and pastors involved lesbian gay, bisexual and transgender from the Trinidad-based ANSA Mer- ment on Barbados: “The economy faces said the religious community had been (LGBT) community. chant Bank Ltd. serious challenges. Although growth slow at coming together to promote The pastors said the local church Finance Minister Chris Sinckler said has resumed and short-term prospects what they doing already with their indi- community aimed to promote a return the loan is to provide working capital are positive, imbalances are persist vidual congregations. to biblical values, starting with the Sep- support for the Bar- between available resources and gov- Pastor Alson Edbanks, deputy chair tember campaign. bados Agricultural ernment programs. Barbados remains of the Cayman Min- Management Compa- high vulnerable and may not realize its isters Association and Dominica ny Ltd. and to provide potential without deep-seated reforms senior pastor of the Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt funding to the com- to align revenues and expenditure, and George Town Church Skeritt said that the current thresholds pany’s expenses and costs relating to reduce debts.” of God Chapel, said for the country’s citizenship-for-invest- the Barbados Cane Industry Support there was a pressing need for collabora- ment program will remain unchanged Project. Cayman Islands tive effort. for 2016. To date, Barbados has issued about Church leaders in the Cayman Islands Although the church leaders spoke He made the announcement during $75 million for the “saving bonds,” are uniting on a campaign to take a about the decline in general of “bible- his recent budget speech saying that which taxpayers, some of whom would stand against “alternative lifestyles” and based values,” their concern over what Dominica citizenship be bondholders, still have to repay. same sex-unions in particular. they repeatedly referred to as a move- will continue to start Barbados continues to borrow in They are jointly spearheading an ini- ment “to effect cultural changes in the from US$100,000 and tranches — the latest Bds$10 million tiative “to raise awareness of biblical Cayman Islands from outside the terri- therefore remain as tranche was made available in May this teachings” and an education program tory” and alternative lifestyles appears the least expensive of year. that starts next month with an island- to be focused on the emergence of the all the Caribbean citizenship programs, The International Monetary Fund wide rally. debate locally about the rights of the Continued on Page 20

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Continued from page 1 Republican-led Congress to “bring up advisory Avenue U in Brooklyn. sensible gun control / violence prevention “Violence in any form, whether legislation, and allow a vote to expand Continued from page 1 against law-abiding citizens or law background checks, close the gun show births on the island. enforcement officers, is unacceptable, laws and ban assault weapons.” “To date, there has been no increase intolerable, and must cease,” she added. The historic action was led by civil in the number of new borns with micro- “The loss of life, and the pain that fami- rights icon Rep. John Lewis (D-Geor- cephaly. Additionally, no children born lies endure, is something that we must gia). to mothers who tested positive for Zika do everything to end this scourge, the “Today, I ask you to stand up so that have been diagnosed with microcepha- assault on humankind.” injustice, inaction will stand down,” said ly,” government said. In this Jan. 18, 2016, ﬁ le photo, a As a member of the U.S. House of Clarke, adding that it is her hope that The announcement has come as female Aedes aegypti mosquito, Representatives’ Gun Violence Task Mayor de Blasio’s recent appointment authorities in nearby Antigua have known to be a carrier of the Zika Force, Clarke said she has worked on of James O’Neill as the new New York appealed to the media to be cautious virus, acquires a blood meal on the proposals to develop several policies that Police Department (NYPD) commis- in reporting on the Zika issue, mindful arm of a researcher at the Biomedi- will “reduce the incidence of gun vio- sioner “will be a real benefit to our city.” that inaccurate information could scare cal Sciences Institute of Sao Paulo lence in our communities and across Clarke also hoped that O’Neill’s away tourists. University in Sao Paulo, Brazil. our nation.” appointment will help to make “sub- Government Tourism Chief Colin Associated Press / Andre Penner, File She has sponsored H.R. 5080, the stantial strides towards building greater James said the U.S. has already issued there is nothing special about the dis- Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear- trust between the police, our commu- a travel advisory for its citizens visiting ease in Antigua. Yard Gun Trafficking & Prevention Act nity, and advancing more diversity and Antigua because of current infections “We are honest as to the cases that of 2016, which would enforce gun-traf- inclusion in the NYPD. there so any inaccurate information we’ve had. We don’t want to be alarm- ficking as a federal crime “and would “Now, during this crucial time, we from local media would be a cause ist because we live in a 24 hours a day protect us all.” must lift our voices,” she said. “I urge of salt being rubbed into a bleeding and seven days a week media age, par- In order to improve and heal from the you to go to your local precinct, com- wound. ticularly in the online arena. We have trauma of violence in communities, the munity board and council meetings to “Alarmist” reporting on the topic to ensure that we are as honest, but yet congresswoman urged community, reli- engage in the discussions that affect would have adverse effects on a country as responsible as possible with the com- gious and political leaders, as well as law our communities and to write to your predominantly dependent on tourism. munication,” James said. enforcement officers, activists and “all elected officials about the needs of the Be honest, but do not be alarmist so The Barbados government missive people of good will” to “work together community. folks won’t think it’s a rampant disease in the meantime, spoke to pregnant and find a solution to this crisis. “I also encourage you to speak up in Antigua and Barbuda, which it is not. women who are infected being moni- “What unites us is greater than what and speak out during this important It is a reality of today’s world.” tored by state health officials and clinics divides us,” she said. time in our nation,” she added. “Do not James wasted little time in pointing but the two who gave birth at the state- In June, Clarke said she was proud to adhere to the divisive discourse being to the fact that confirmed Zika cases are owned Queen Elizabeth Hospital were join her fellow Democratic colleagues battered around. Stay true to what mat- present in other Caribbean Community not among those who were monitored in sitting on the floor of the U.S. House ters – family, love, compassion for your member nations and the U.S. itself so by doctors. of Representatives in demanding the neighbor.

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8 Caribbean Life, August 12-18, 2016 BQ B Caribbean Life, August 12-18, 2016 9 OP-EDS Presidential qualities missing in today’s politics Party paramountcy By Wayne Kublalsingh London. His thesis was “A Guyana’s helm. Burnham By Phil Andrews world exists at that moment. On Feb. 8 this year, the History of the Upper Guin- ruled Guyana using his In observing the history When we look at many of the “Report of the Commis- ea Coast “(Oxford Univer- publicly proclaimed euphe- of U.S. presidents today, does candidates in the current presi- sion of Inquiry on the Cir- sity Press, 1970). mism: “party paramount- degrees of separation mat- dential election, we do not see cumstances Surrounding Rodney returned to cy.” The party, not the state, ter like in times past? It is the above presidential qualities the Death of the Late Dr Jamaica in 1968 where controlled the arms of the extremely important for lead- candidates should possessed Walter Rodney” was sub- he lectured at the His- Guyana Defence Force, the ers to develop essential leader- to some degree. Becoming an mitted to the President tory Department of UWI. Guyana Police, depart- ship skills along with commu- effective leader and communi- of Guyana, David Grang- He also made friends with ments of government; and, nication skills to be effective in cator of noteworthy achieve- er. The commissioners, ordinary Jamaicans, par- in critical matters, parts of the age of knowledge that we ment requires activity knowl- Sir Richard Cheltenham, ticularly with the Rastafari, the judiciary, the electoral live in today; it is expected in edge, book knowledge and QC; Mr Seenath Jairam, “grounding” — Ground- machinery, the media, the today’s society and we should good old fashioned intuition to SC; and Mrs Jacqueline ings With My Brothers — trade unions. expect them to live up to this make the right decisions, after Samuels-Browne, SC, met with his brothers in an era Burnham possessed standard of excellence. we ponder various methods of for two years. The follow- of Black Power, Black Con- two additional arms: the When we look at presidents learning and coming up with ing is based on the report sciousness; a Renaissance “Death Squad,” that is such as Abraham Lincoln, the right decision based upon and video footage of the of African ideas, art and police in plain clothes; and Barack Obama, Ronald Rea- the sum and total of available Inquiry. activism in the Americas. Rabbi Washington’s House gan and Bill Clinton, what can knowledge. Walter Rodney was sit- He was banned from re- of Israel. These conducted we learn about what separated Any serious presidential can- ting in a car on the night entering Jamaica by Prime surveillance, and viciously them in leadership style, com- didate in this century should of June 13 1980 in Geor- Minister Hugh Shearer, smashed opposition ele- munication patterns and effec- not be deficient in displaying getown, Guyana. Next to after attending the Black ments, using hockey sticks tiveness? the highest degree of skills in him was his brother, Don- Writers Conference in Can- and batons. The second Abraham Lincoln sprung the areas of communication ald. On Rodney’s lap was ada. This led to riots in were enforcers, bullies, up from humble beginnings, and leadership. In fact, the act a walkie talkie. Inside the Kingston in October 1968, extortionists, hit squads, and developed excellent ora- of running for one of the high- walkie talkie was a frag- the Rodney Riots. Debarred strike-breakers, anti-union tory skills. He was also able est offices in the world should ment of explosive. By from entering Jamaica, he operators, deacons, black to develop a level of emotional enlighten any woman or man switching the walkie talk- went to Tanzania to teach Jews and nuts and plan- intelligence during his time, seeking such an office. ie to a specific frequency, from 1968-1974. tain-chip vendors in one. even though the term was not If any candidate for the U.S. an electronic charge was In 1974, Rodney Rodney’s broad appeal coined as such yet. presidency seriously engages created. This charge ignit- returned to Guyana to bridged ethnic divides in Barack Obama is known to the American public and takes ed the explosive, blowing accept a position as profes- Guyana. He developed a be a charismatic leader with away much of what they learn up on Rodney’s lap. The sor of history at the Uni- fraternal working relation- oracle skills akin to Dr. Martin from listening to the Ameri- report found that Rodney versity of Guyana. The aca- ship with Jagan’s oppo- Luther King, Jr., and known to can public on the trail to the was killed “by an agent of demic board had appointed sition PPP. He joined in have high IQ and skills to be a white house, they will invari- the state having been aided him but the university’s marches against extra- consensus builder. Ronald Rea- ably become a better person and abetted to do so, by ‘political wing’, the Univer- judicial killings of mem- gan was known as the “Great through understanding some individuals holding posi- sity Council rescinded his bers of the clergy, oppo- Communicator,” and certainly of the vast points of view of the tions of leadership in state appointment. Rodney, who sition parties and trade had the ability to connect to American public. agencies and committed to was married to Dr. Patri- unions. Two members of the American public. His back- “The highest level of lead- carrying out the wishes of cia Rodney, the father of his WPA were murdered. ground in acting probably was ership requires in addition to the PNC administration.” two daughters and a son, He responded with mili- an asset on one of the greatest integrity and practical trans- Walter Rodney was founded a coalition, the tant calls for Burnham’s stages on the planet. parency, the ability to know a scholar, a historian, a Working People’s Alliance, removal. He engaged an Bill Clinton has been called well the common denominator political activist. He was that challenged the para- electronics engineer, a one of the greatest one-on-one that positively arrest the atten- born in Georgetown on mountcy of Prime Minis- sergeant in the Guyana communicators on the planet, tion of their highly diverse March 23rd 1942. His par- ter Forbes Burnham. The Defence Force, to develop and when he speaks to a per- constituents. Once arrested, ents, his father a tailor and Guyanese people knew of a radio network for the son it is said that he focuses they skillfully inspire them to his mother a seamstress, him, his work in Jamaica WPA. This man was Gre- on them like no one else in the Continued on Page 12 were supporters, not of and Africa, his firing; and gory Smith. On July 1979, Burnham’s PNC, but Ched- he began, with his lucid Burnham’s PNC’s head- di Jagan’s PPP. Rodney debating style, to fire the quarters was destroyed by studied history at the Uni- imaginations and hearts of fire. Rodney was charged versity of the West Indies his compatriots. along with Drs. Omawale in Jamaica and graduated Guyana, at this time, was and Roopnarine and oth- with first class honours in a heart of darkness. The ers. Founded 1990 • Published by Community News Group 1963. He pursued his PhD CIA and the British gov- In August 1979, fol- Corporate Headquarters: One Metrotech Center North, Suite 1001, Brooklyn, NY 11201 in African History at the ernment had engineered a lowing the fire, Burnham CEO: Les Goodstein School of African and Ori- coup in 1964 and placed PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER: Jennifer Goodstein ental Studies, University of Forbes Burnham’s PNC at Continued on Page 12 ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: Ralph D’Onofrio EDITOR EMERITUS: Kenton Kirby ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Kevin Williams

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10 Caribbean Life, August 12-18, 2016 BQ CARICOM Reparations Commission to boost online presence

By Nelson A. King video, and photo content about He said the social media cam- The Caribbean Community the growing reparations move- paign is geared towards bringing (CARICOM) Reparations Com- ment in the Caribbean and global awareness to the CARI- mission (CRC) will soon become around the world. COM reparatory justice move- more accessible online as it It contains news reports, as ment, creating the context for seeks to boost its presence by well as speeches, lectures and the achievement of the 10-point rolling out a new website and essays by CARICOM leaders, plan through mass mobilization new social media platforms via public intellectuals, academ- and support for the initiatives of Facebook, Twitter and Insta- ics and civil society activists in the CRC. gram. the Caribbean, North America, Additionally, Rojas the social According to Don Rojas, the Europe and Africa, Rojas said. media campaign is expected to Vincentian-born senior advi- He said the website’s scope bring about a social movement sor for Communications to the expands beyond the Caribbean that will contribute to achieving vice chancellor, University of region to encompass content the goal of reparatory justice. the West Indies (UWI), the web- that reflects an emerging global “We are very pleased to site address is www.caricom- movement for reparatory jus- launch our new Web site and reparations.org. said Professor tice. social media platforms in this Sir Hilary Beckles, is UWI vice Rojas said the establishment week of Emancipation celebra- Sir Hilary Beckles, vice chancellor of the University of the chancellor and chairman of the of the CARICOM Reparations tions, a time when our people all West Indies. CARICOM Reparations Com- Commission (CRC) in July, 2013 over the region are marking the Photo by George Alleyne mission. has inspired the birth of simi- end of chattel slavery, appren- The Commission can also be lar reparations commissions ticeship and indenture in the for reparatory justice in the Car- “Furthermore, these social found at the following social and committees in the Unit- 19th Century,” Sir Hilary said. ibbean and around the world.” media platforms will engage media addresses https://face- ed States, Europe, Britain and “These new online tools will Rojas said the site and the young people in the Caribbean book.com/CARICOMRepara- Canada in recent years. serve to inform the general pub- social platforms will also cata- and around the world in the tions/, https://twitter.com/Car- Aspects of the CRC’s 10-point lic on what the Commission has logue progress made in recent ongoing reparations conversa- iReparations, and https://www. Action Plan for reparatory jus- done since it was established years in the struggle for reparations and debates,” he said. instagram.com/caricomrepara- tice have been emulated in the three years ago and how a glo- tions, and will report on initia- The CRC was established tions/. policy platforms of the Black bal reparations movement has tives underway and those soon following a mandate from the Rojas said the CRC’s web- Lives Matter and other civil emerged over that period,” he to be launched in various CARI- CARICOM Conference of Heads site is a multimedia portal that rights movements in the US added. “This information will COM Member-States, including of Government, at their 34th aggregates a wide range of print, and Canada, Rojas said. empower and inspire advocates the Reparations Relay initiative. Continued on Page 12

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Continued from page 12 using a walkie-talkie, given to the Free Consultation* warned: “We promise to match steel Rodney brothers on the evening of the with steel and fire with fire… So com- explosion. It was a death caused and *The consultation is free if retained rades, let us deal now with another of covered up by leading figures in the them—the Worst Possible Alterna- GDF, Guyana Police, and Immigration tive… What does WPA stand for?… services. All the cover-up, the spirit- Call 347-587-5458 Comrades, they had better make their ing of Smith and his women part- wills, because … we are not asking ners and children out of Guyana, on Fax 347-587-6169 them for quarter and we will not give GDF aircraft, the bogus immigration BY APPOINTMENT ONLY them any… the battle is joined, no papers and passports, the alias (Cyril holds are barred…Comrades, we are Johnson), the disappeared files, police now in the Roman amphitheatre. The indifference and malpractice, were lion and the gladiator cannot both done, variously, by these persons. survive; one must die, and we know Forbes Burnham ruled Guyana that the People’s National Congress from 1964 to 1985, first as prime min- will live.” ister, then as president (1980-1985). Featuring Gregory Smith, Guyana Defence The killers adhered to party line, Force soldier and electronics engi- the post-Colonial Caribbean malaise: Brand New neer, was persuaded to kill Rodney party paramountcy. Caribbean Menu and torch are passed from the current Reparations member-state to the next one which will Let Us Create Continued from page 12 host the rally.” The first leg was hosted by Barbados in The Perfect Regular Meeting held in Trinidad and April, while Guyana hosted its Rally and Tobago in July 2013, to establish national Relay in May, according to Rojas. Wedding for You committees and a regional commission He said Suriname will host its event At Affordable to pursue reparations from the former on Aug. 9, the Day of Indigenous Peo- European colonial powers for Native ple, and St. Lucia’s event will be on Aug. Prices Genocide, the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade 17, the 129th birthday of Pan-Africanist and Slavery. and National Hero of Jamaica, Marcus Rojas noted that 12 CARICOM Mem- Mosiah Garvey. ber-States have established national rep- The celebrations in Suriname will fea- arations committees to date, namely: ture a marketplace of art and craft, ritu- DISTINCTIVE CATERING Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, als and performances, a music festival Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Guyana, and the passing of the Reparations baton Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, at the Palm Gardens in Paramaribo, the St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suri- capital, Rojas said. Wedding Banquets Serving name and Trinidad and Tobago. He said the activities in St. Lucia will Brooklyn Over As part of its activities this year, Rojas be held at the Open Campus, The Morne, And All said the CRC is hosting a series of inter- Castries, the capital. Ambassador Dr. 60 Years national Reparations Relays and Ral- June Soomer, the new secretary general Social Functions lies in collaboration with the CARICOM of the Association of Caribbean States Member-States, which have committed (ACS) will deliver a feature address. 718-252-4614 VALET PARKING to being part of the reparations move- Dr. Soomer is the immediate past ment. St. Lucia Ambassador to CARICOM and “These events are being held on days the Organization of Eastern Caribbean 5313 Avenue N, Brooklyn of historical significance in relation to States (OECS), and a founding member (Between E. 53rd & E. 54th Streets) slavery, the slave trade or native genocide of the St. Lucia National Reparations in each Member State,” he said. “A baton Committee.

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BQ Caribbean Life, August 12-18, 2016 17 THE CARIBBEAN BUSINESS REPORT Guyanese promotes World Ventures Travel Club

By Tangerine Clarke Global Connector, and talk show host, Sebrena Sumrah- Kelly captivated an audience at the United Baptist Church on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn, recently, during her dynamic presentation to open new vis- tas in travel for many whom she said do not own a passport, and do not leave the confines of their homes. With promises from World Ventures Travel Club, to create more fun, freedom, and fulfill- ment in people’s lives through the merging of great life experiences, in addition to personal development, Sumrah-Kelly, a Georgia-based personal representative, told the small gath- ering that she could impact their lives with creative ways to see the world. Sumrah-Kelly who carries around a sign that reads “You Should Be Here” explained the workings of the travel club, and stated that dream trips allow vacationers to experience World Ventures Representative, Sebrena Sumrah-Kelly, second from right, join members of the audience to showcase the Caribbean cruises, resorts and sign used by World Ventures - You Should Be Here.” Photo by Tangerine Clarke theme parks through a bulk rate system that make vaca- travel organizations with Inde- tomers to immerse themselves though points earned through tourism: vacations with a social tions seamless. pendent representatives in 28 in the culture wherever trips a shopping mall. purpose and funding philan- A video presentation show- countries, around the world. take them. According to the World Ven- thropic efforts through the cased exciting scenery from According the Sumrah-Kel- Sumrah-Kelly, whose glo- tures website, the organiza- World Ventures Foundation.” destinations like Dubai, Mexi- ly, travellers have over 11,000 bal connector theme is “Pro- tion provides the opportunity For booking inquires, to hear co, Nuevo Vallarta, and many trips to choose from. The moting, Empowering, Inspir- to combine work and play in a more about World Ventures, others, to where the travel rep- dream trips include destina- ing, Connecting,” noted that whole new way. send email to SebrenaKelly@ resentative invited her audi- tions that come with a trip a traveler becomes an interde- “Our independent represent- gmail.com or connect @Sebre- ence to take advantage of. adviser, who ensures vacation- pendent representative, while atives can earn income. Most naSpeaks on twitter, or Sebre- Celebrating its 10th year as ers receive airport transporta- enjoying the pleasures of the importantly, the company has na Sumrah Kelly on Facebook. an award-winning travel club, tion, passes, meals, entertain- travel club. A rewards program lived up to its promise to be She could also be reached at World Ventures is known as one ment, excursions and other also allows vacationers the a good corporate citizen by 404-981-7087. www.CABCGlo- of the most highly acclaimed benefits that would allow cus- opportunity to earn free trips pioneering the field of volume bal.net.

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Already more than one 5-star Court in St Vincent and the Gren- hotel brand has committed to build adines recently and was placed on resorts on the island with other resi- EC$25,000 bail. dential and hotel resorts for investors Scrubb was arrested at the ET Joshua to choose from. Airport as he was about to leave the island after a five-week stay. Guyana The calypsonian who goes by the The Guyana Ministry of State has sobriquet “I-Madd,” is accused of mali- ordered 14 Venezuelans to be deport- ciously sending or uttering threats to ed who entered the South American kill Dr. Gonsalves between Dec. 9 and country illegal in search of basic food 31 last year. items. According to the charges, the calyp- Venezuela is facing an econom- sonian said: “Ralph Gonsalves should ic crisis in which food, medicine be assassinated, also, his whole damn Energy is important. And to help you use it wisely, and basic goods are in family.” Con Edison offers a variety of energy-saving solutions. short supply. The lack The magistrate ordered Scrubb to Everything from rebates on high-effi ciency appliances of necessities has led report to a police station on Mondays to no-cost tips on how to lower your energy bill. Visit to thousands of Ven- and Thursdays, surrender all travel doc- marketplace.conEd.com for details. ezuelans traveling to uments and obtain permission of the Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana and court to leave the country. Colombia. Scrubb’s attorney told the court his Guyanese State Minister Joseph Har- client is innocent and is accusing the mon told a press conference, “we have government of engaging in a witch- made it clear that on humanitarian hunt. IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED grounds we will not turn back Ven- ezuelans who come to seek help here St. Lucia in Guyana.” The government of the Republic of Authorities said nine men and five China (Taiwan) has awarded 16 scholar- ).¬!.¬!##)$%.4 women from Venezuela who were ships to St. Lucian nationals. Among detained after illegally entering Guyana them are five medical students. DISCRIMINATED AGAINST would be deported. Speaking at a ceremony to award A court found the 14 Venezuelans the scholarships OR FALSELY ARRESTED guilty of entering by sea on July 20 Ambassador Ray Mou and disembarking without presenting says interest in Tai- Come see us at the Law Office of themselves to an immigration officer. wan Scholarships has They were each fined. increased sharply over Vincent I. Eke-Nweke, P.C. Harmon stressed that any Venezue- the years, making the competition lan traveling to the country must do for the awards intense because of the so legally through the designated ports high quality of candidates from dif- WE CAN HELP YOU!! of entry. ferent countries. 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By Tequila Minsky Once more, the day-campers at Brooklyn’s St. Jude Communi- ty Center (SJCC) marked Eman- cipation Day — this year is their 15th annual celebration — on an afternoon with cooperating mild weather and no (as predicted) rain. Dr. Brenda Irving, pastor at Emancipation Day takes the Prince of Peace Lutheran place in many Caribbean islands Church in Cambria Heights on Aug. 1 (or during the first reads the story about fol- weeks in August), and on this lowing the drinking gourd, day in Brooklyn, the day camp big dipper, to freedom. celebrated with an afternoon of Photo by Tequila Minsky presenters furthering the theme “Celebrating the Resilience of a these, the children repeated People.” them aloud. For the dos she said: Drummer Aakhu Ali, who also keep focused, do your chores, be performs as a vocalist in the Afro- kind, be friendly, be happy. Nurse Rock / Punk band FBDs (Freaky reminded the children they are Baby Daddies), played the West loved by their family, teachers African goblet-shaped djembe and neighbors. drum, had the campers clap with Dr. Brenda Irving, pastor at his rhythms and told stories from the Prince of Peace Lutheran Dr. Richard Green engages the kids. Photo by Tequila Minsky West Africa. Church in Cambria Heights con- Pat Nurse, Children’s Carnival tinued this theme by having the Long time supporter, Dr. whose mother came from Gre- very sweet toolum, made from ‘Carnival Carican’ designer — children repeat: I am special, I Richard Green of the Crown nada. coconut and molasses. They “We have 90 children in our mas can do good things, I am loved. Heights Youth Collective gave After a modern dance per- washed down all with mauby, camp” — and author of “Carni- She then read a story about positive messages to the chil- formance, children were treated a drink made from the bark of val Woman” gave a motivational “following the drinking gourd,” dren. He presented a very brief to traditional snacks. Along with the mauby tree. Sugarcane and talk on being a good person. the big dipper to freedom with account of famous Americans tangerines and bananas, chil- farine (parched cassava / yuca Her messages: don’t talk back, accompanying singing of the with West Indian backgrounds: dren and guests ate saltfish accra mixed with sugar) were given out don’t bully, don’t steal, don’t spiritual — Follow the Drinking Colin Powell whose parents are — cod fish fitters / fish cakes, as sample tastes of Trinidad and laugh at others. As she listed Gourd. from Jamaica and Malcolm X coconut drop pastries, and the other Caribbean environs.

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26 Caribbean Life, August 12-18, 2016 BQ Debut Caribbean author among noms for lit award

By Alexandra Simon which she hopes adds a new A local Caribbean-Amer- perspective into Caribbean ican author up for nomina- literature that is not often tion for the Brooklyn Eagle’s talked about. Jackson also Literary Prize, is thrilled says that the strong women about her very first book stereotype has encroached being up for the prize, and Caribbean women, which has hopes to make a dent in Car- dominated Caribbean litera- ibbean literature. ture, but she hopes to intro- Flatbush native and author duce a new perspective that Naomi Jackson’s debut novel, illustrates Caribbean women “The Star Side of Bird Hill: A in a different light. Novel,” has been nominated Changing the Caribbean nar- “My hope is that people in the fiction category for rative: Author Naomi Jack- look at Caribbean women the Brooklyn Public Library son’s debut book, “The Star with a different eye,” said award – a library she says Side of Bird Hill: A Novel,” Jackson. “I think that part inspired her to keep writing. writes to share a Caribbean- of the stories we’ve read are “Surprises from libraries American experience not popular notions of black mean a lot to me, particular- often talked about. Jackson women is that we’re incred- ly from the Brooklyn Public hopes her book ﬁ nds Ca- ibly strong — almost invin- Library because that’s where ribbean audiences who feel cible. I’m trying to present a I got my first library card,” tied between their American portrait of family that’s not and Caribbean identities. said Jackson. “This is my invincible.” Lola Flash. first hometown award, so I’m The novel, based on sto- really excited a geeky way.” rytelling Jackson remem- “The Star Side of Bird Hill: and think they’re going to bers from childhood, tackles A Novel” follows the story of see their grandmother,” said depression, suicide, and fami- For the next generation: Book cover of “The Star Side of two girls from Brooklyn who Jackson. ly dysfunction, which Jackson Bird Hill: A Novel.” Author Naomi Jackson highlights the go to Barbados under the Jackson’s book takes read- believes people will be able to ﬁ rst-generation migration experience of two Caribbean- impression they will have a ers into a story about the Car- relate to despite the heavi- American teenagers, in a gripping coming-of-age tale. during the summer of 1989 ibbean-American experience, ness of the those subjects. Sheena Rose SUNY Downstate Medical Center Celebrating over 60 years in Heart and Lung Surgery! Dr. Daniel L. Beckles, MD, PhD, FACS Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Caribbean Impact Awards

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

At a gala this November, Caribbean Life will present its 2nd annual Caribbean Impact Awards which will recognize outstanding New Yorkers of Caribbean Heritage. These individuals will represent the best of the Caribbean diaspora working in a diversity of fi elds: from education, fi nance, and non-profi t to manufacturing, media, and retail and everything in between.

We will honor Caribbean Americans who, through perseverance and hard work, have realized the American dream and who have brought a sense of Caribbean pride along with them.

If you want to nominate a Caribbean American who has shown outstanding achievements in his or her ﬁ eld, and who resides or works in New York, please ﬁ ll out the form & mail it to us before August 30, 2016. You can also submit your nomination online at www.CaribbeanLifeNews.com/nominate. We will contact you before September 26, 2016 if your candidate is selected.

Nominate an outstanding Caribbean American who has made an Impact in New York

Your name: (Please print clearly)______Name of nominee:______Nominee’s Caribbean heritage (country of origin):______Your relationship to nominee:______Nominee’s occupation/profession:______Where does your nominee currently work?______Previous awards or professional recognition (if any):______What makes your nominee outstanding? (100 words or less):______Please use additional paper, if necessary. How can we reach you? Daytime phone______Cell phone______Home phone______Email______How can we reach your nominee? Daytime phone______Cell phone______Home phone______Email______Please include a copy of your nominee’s bio or resume if available. Mail to: Caribbean Life, Caribbean Impact Awards (718) 260–8302 One MetroTech Center North, 10th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201

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EDUCATION

IS GEN Z TOTALLY DIGITAL?

ll students heading back this generation is not solely tal” world, a term coined by about Gen Z, agrees. Harness the to school this year are digital, as studies have found David Stillman, an author, “I can’t imagine life with- strengths of both A part of the new genera- handwriting and analog tools speaker, and expert on Gen Z. out technology, as I use it study tools tion known as Generation Z. remain important elements of That is, physical and digital. throughout the day, even at According to the same Born in the years of 1995 to communication when it comes He fi nds “Gen Z students are school,” he says. “However, study, 61 percent of respon- 2012, this group is defi ned by to learning. adept and fl uent with technol- when I’m studying for that dents use both digital devices the fact that they grew up with According to a recent ogy, yet they still value and big test or trying to remem- and handwritten notes when a widespread usage of technol- study commissioned by Post- see the benefi ts of non-digi- ber something from class, I it comes to school work. In ogy from a very young age. it, 85 percent of Gen Z stu- tal practices such as writing find it helps to actually write fact, 81 percent stated that Laptops, software, apps, and dents feel they learn best things down with pen and pa- things down.” they would feel restricted if digital devices have granted when they use both digi- per and especially communi- By understanding how they could only work on digi- them powerful tools to access tal and non-digital tools for cating face-to-face.” these students think, commu- tal devices. nearly the entire bank of hu- schoolwork. His son, Jonah Stillman, nicate, and learn best, parents Before the start of the man knowledge. However, it The study underlines how a 17-year-old high school stu- can set them up for success as school year, talk to your stu- is important to understand this group lives in a “phigi- dent who writes and speaks they head back to school. Continued on page 34

BQ Caribbean Life, August 12-18, 2016 33 MARK MORRIS DANCE CENTER EDUCATION per would feel more out of place, if not DIGITAL overwhelming.” Continued from page 33 Remember how dent about his needs and ﬁ nd digital Gen Z communicates and non-digital tools that complement with others one another. Perhaps he would prefer While Gen Z has spent years tex- to open a textbook and ﬂ ag key points ting and tweeting, electronic commu- SATURDAY,SU ,S SEPTEMBER 10 to remember rather than download the nication is not the only medium. In 9AM - 55PMPM e-book on a tablet. On the other hand, fact, 84 percent of these students said he may prefer an e-book but learn best they prefer face-to-face communica- when he can jot down key facts on pa- tion, according a study called “Gen Z per. @ Work,” conducted by Gen Z Guru Find a note-taking solution that and the Institute for Corporate Pro- works. ductivity. An in-person meeting works Handwritten notes helped 93 per- well for these students. Therefore, con- cent of students keep up with school- sider setting up a weekly after-school work in a typical week. Whether they session with a teacher, or review les- prefer to type lecture notes or write sons with a tutor or peer. them out longhand, students will bet- Understand there is a time and ter recall and retain important in- place for digital devices, but balance is

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36 Caribbean Life, August 12-18, 2016 BQ Standing up for others in a segregated society

her mother was a Southerner and helped her black friends “She Stood for Freedom” by who demanded racial separa- gain admittance. People warned Loki Mulholland, artwork by tion. her family that she was making Charlotta Janssen When she was still a girl, trouble, but Trumpauer didn’t c.2016, Shadow Mountain Trumpauer learned who was care. $14.99 / higher in Canada right: on a dare, she went to a When she had a chance to be 64 pages neighborhood that her mother one of the Freedom Riders, she had forbidden her to visit. There, seized it. It was dangerous, and she saw a tumbledown school for it eventually landed Trumpauer By Terri Schlichenmeyer black children, and it shocked in prison, but that didn’t stop Your parents always taught her. Treating people differently her. Even as an adult with chil- you to stand up for yourself. wasn’t fair! She became deter- dren of her own, Joan Trumpau- Form your own opinions, mined to do something about it er Mulholland continued with they say, and don’t follow the when she grew up. her efforts for equality. Today, crowd. If so-and-so wanted to After graduating from high she continues to remind people jump off a cliff, be brave enough school, Trumpauer went to col- that you don’t have to change to not go, too. Speak up when lege, where she was invited to the whole world. You just have something’s not right, and hold join a demonstration. That was to change your corner of it. your head high. Stand up for something new for her, but she Remember how it felt to yourself and, in the new book sensed that it would anger her think that your one small voice “She Stood for Freedom” by parents. Still, how could she wasn’t going to make a dent in Loki Mulholland, stand up for not go? anything important? Yep, and others, too. In 1960, Trumpauer formally “She Stood for Freedom” proves Growing up in Virginia in joined the Civil Rights Move- otherwise. Book cover of “She Stood for Freedom” by Loki Mulholland. the 1940s and ‘50s, Joan Trum- ment, to stand with others in Starting when his subject pauer knew about segregation. equality. She participated in sit- was roughly the same age as It was the law in most parts ins, where people literally sat at his intended readers, author the most interesting aspect of read this book, in fact, is like of the South, but Trumpauer’s lunch counters until the stores Loki Mulholland tells the little- this book — that one woman focusing on one spot of a paint- parents were split on the issue: closed or the police came. She known story of his mother, Joan, did so much for the Movement, ing — or, more aptly, to look at her father was a Northerner who picketed a segregated Maryland and the unsung work she did for but her name is rarely men- one square of artist Charlotta believed in equality for all, while amusement park that summer, Civil Rights. I found that to be tioned in any history books. To Janssen’s illustrations here.

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Queens is the most culturally diverse community in New York but recently Brooklyn Inside Life rivaled the borough with its third annual International Day By Vinette K. Pryce of Friendship. Had Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump out Mexicans or maybe even With one distinction from attended the downtown date, rethink his stance against Mus- the South American quadren- he would have been over- lims and his rigid immigration nial, the downtown, ethnically whelmed last Sunday witness- policy. and culturally diverse display ing 195 flags from as many The Mexican flag blazed its comprised bona-fide American nations flittering in the breeze national coat of arms marked citizens many of whom had from Albee Square Mall along by vertical, tri-color simplicity migrated from foreign nations Fulton St. and into Columbus of red, white and green walling before achieving US patriotic Park at Borough Hall. in the pageantry of its people. status. If anything, his presence In close proximity to Mau- The BBP extended a per- might have improved his pop- ritius, Mongolia, Montene- sonal invitation to them on his ularity rating just by watch- gro, and Morocco, the ban- “International Day of Friend- ing Borough President Eric L. ner was cheered with others ship” and welcomed each and Adams lead a kickoff to the from India, Pakistan, Panama, everyone with a message to third annual event. Belize, Korea, Ghana, Domi- “embrace your hyphen.” Buoyed by volunteers the nica, Guinea, Cuba, Haiti, Ven- Jamaican-Americans Jamaican Vena Baker ﬁ nds her black, green and gold ﬂ ag ceremonial “Unity Parade of ezuela and other distant and received their invitation on among the 195 positioned at Brooklyn Borough Hall Photo by Flags” parade seemed to fill near lands. the 54th anniversary of the Vinette K. Pryce onlookers with pride. Unrivaled only by the recent independence of the Caribbean More than a few marveled at international parade of athletes island / nation. hundreds of cultures and eth- Americans with distinct herit- the colorful display of banners to the Rio Olympics in Bra- On the eve of his signa- nicities that make Brooklyn an age,” he said. identifying countries acknowl- zil, the procession of flags also ture celebration the BBP told unparalled center of diversity. “International Day of Friend- edged by the United Nations. represented Muslims, Jews, hyphenated Jamaicans gath- “I invite everyone to stand ship reflects the beauty of a After witnessing the spec- Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, ered at the Borough Hall land- with me in our diversity as one borough where 47 percent of tacle perhaps the presumptive Sikhs and other religious and mark for a flag-raising cere- Brooklyn.” households speak a language candidate might have recon- non-sectarian groups hoisting mony on Saturday, that it was “I call on all Brooklynites other than English at home. sidered building a wall to keep unique, cultural identifiers. imperative that they joined to ‘Embrace Your Hyphen’ as Catch You On The Inside!

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Edwina Pierre portrays “Shirley Temple.” Photo by Nelson A. King ‘Exotica’ on the Parkway

By Nelson A. King D’Midas International New York mas band is again hoping to place in the top three for medium-sized bands in the West Indian American Day Carnival Parade. “D’ Midas International New York always put our best foot forward, so we always have high expectations and hope to place in the top three in our category,” said band leader and co-founder Glenn A. Fahie Turnbull in a Caribbean REGGAE IN Life interview. Turnbull, who is also vice president of the New York Band Leaders Asso- ciation, said D’Midas International New York will present “Island Hoppers” in the Junior Competition and “Exotica” Continued on Page 40 THE PARK ‘Razzle Dazzle’ Peter “Peeta” Morgan performing with guitar at the Prospect Park Band shell on Friday, Aug. 5, 2016. Photo by Tangerine Clarke for Devine Mas Morgan Heritage comes home to Brooklyn By Nelson A. King While Devine Mas is participating By Tangerine Clarke the world-renowned professed reggae dred-locked artists put on a high in the West Indian American Day Car- Grammy award-winning reggae royalty whose legendary Jamaica- octane performance singing hits nival Association (WIDCA) parade “for band, Morgan Heritage returned to born father Delroy Morgan appeared — “Down by the River” and “Per- fun,” band leader Phyllis Wyllie says its native Brooklyn for a historic free on stage, sending the crowd wild, as fect Love Song,” and preached ‘we’ masqueraders will “Razzle Dazzle” on concert at the Prospect Park Band Roy “Gramps” Morgan ‘big- up’ ‘dad’ “Wanna Be Loved,” whether black or Eastern Parkway on Labor Day, shell last Friday, attracting thou- for inspiring his children to become white, wrong or right. “It’s a creative top,” Wyllie, whose sands of excited fans who danced singers — before presenting him Peter “Peetah” Morgan invited a band did not compete last year because and waved their hands in the air to with the Grammy Certificate from fan to the front of stage to sing along she’d faced “medical challenges,” said some of the group’s popular songs, the music awards show last February. — “She’s Still Loving Me” a favorite, about Devine Mas’ “Razzle Dazzle” and selections from their new album, Morgan Heritage won Best Reggae as the bass guitarist revved up the portrayal. “Strictly Roots.” Album at that event. sound during an evening of unadul- “We’re letting more people enjoy The phenomenal concert celebrat- The humidity in the atmosphere terated reggae music by the mega the carnival this year with low-cost ed the 38th Annual BRIC Celebrate did not deter reggae lovers who clam- stars, who recently packed Mandela costume,” added Wyllie in a Caribbean Brooklyn Festival, that welcomed bered in front of the stage as the Continued on Page 40 Continued on Page 40

BQ Caribbean Life, August 12-18, 2016 39 REGGAE FAMILY Continued from page 39 er,” said lead singer Roy Mor- gan to a screaming crowd that Park in Amsterdam. wanted more of the bands The performers whose 10th adoring music, after the set TOP 10 studio album is climbing up was over. SINGLES the charts - were born in Bush- The show ended with the wick, and paid tribute to some “Lord’s Prayer” sang in the of reggae greats, turning up style of reggae. the temperature with “I am BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn 1 Cheap Thrills not afraid” by Etana, Toots and Festival opened the night’s Sia Feat. Sean Paul the Maytals’ “Bam Bam” and a entertainment with Brit- medley of Bob Marley’s hits. ish Dependency, a trio from 2 One Dance Drake Feat. WizKid & Kyla For almost two hours, fans Anguilla with global ambition jammed to the infectious music that put on an electrifying Can’t Stop the Feeling! 3 of Peter “Peetah” Morgan, Roy performance of reggae, funk Justin Timberlake “Gramps” Morgan, Nakhamyah and pop influences. “Lukes” Morgan, and Mem- Their most recent record, This is What You Came For 4 malatel “Mr. Mojo” Morgan, “Finding Wisdom,” was record- Calvin Harris feat. Rihanna who inherited the illustrious ed at Tuff Gong Recording music that became the most Studio in Kingston, Jamaica. 5 Ride twenty one pilots loved in the world. It earned them a spot touring “Love and respect to African with The Wailers last year. 6 Don’t Let Me Down people, Caribbean people. His- The summer series will The Chainsmokers Feat. Daya panic, white people don’t forget continue with Dr. Dog with where you come from because the Knights on Friday, 12, and 7 Send My Love Adele one day we have to go back.” Andra Day / Son Little on Sat- “We are known as the reg- urday, 13 at 7:30 pm. Roy “Grumps” Morgan performing during the 38th Annual 8 Just Like Fire gae family, we play reggae To learn more, log on to BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn Festival in Prospect Park. P!nk music to bring people togeth- www.bricartsmedia.org. Photo by Tangerine Clarke

9 Needed Me Rihanna

10 Controlla Drake D’Midas Devine Mas Continued from page 39 TOP 10 in the Adult Competition. “As a unified Caribbean ALBUMS group, we decided that this year is the year that we would design costumes to represent some of the islands in the Car- Major Key 1 ibbean,” he said, adding that DJ Khaled the adults’ theme is a mixture of exotic fruits, drinks, places 2 American Love Jake Owen and tribes from around the world. King-Salaam Ramsey por- If I’m Honest 3 Turnbull, who has been par- trays “Aquaﬁ na.” Photo Blake Shelton ticipating in carnival in the by Nelson A. King Big Apple for more than 25 4 Love Remains Hillary Scott & The Scott Family years, said that the band, over New York, can expect to expe- the years, has placed consist- rience a safe, fun atmosphere 5 The Deﬁ nition of... ently in the top categories in while enjoying themselves, as Fantasia the carnival, including the top they party down the Parkway, position of King and Queen of showing off the work of art, 6 Blurryface the Bands. costumes,” he said, adding that twnty one pilots He said “Island Hoppers” the band is “well on the way” and “Exotica” comprise nine with this year’s presentation. 7 Lemonade Audrea Byers portrays “Crystal Burst” (left) Beyonce sections each. “Island Hop- Masqueraders will sway to and“Bedazzled.” Photos by Nelson A. King pers’” sections are: Dominican the beat of DJ Young Sound 8 Views Rain Forest, Tobago Bucco and others, Turnbull said. Drake Reef, Guyana Gold Rush, Carib- He said D’ Midas Interna- Continued from page 39 it,” said Byers, a Queens resi- bean Pirates, US Virgin Island tional New York was formed Life interview. dent, as she donned a “Bedaz- 9 Hamilton: An American... Dancer, British Isles Dancer, in 1998 by him and “a group Wyllie, who has been com- zled” costume. Original Broadway Cast Polynesians, Dancers and The of concerned friends and fam- peting in the carnival for five “At first, I got nervous that Hawaiian. ily members to promote the years, said the small band, of I decided to calm down, then 10 Traveller Chris Stapleton “Exotica” comprises: Pink culture of the Caribbean in about 50 masqueraders, will had fun,” she added about Champagne, Bronzer, Alize, a positive light and to pro- compete with three sections: masquerading on Eastern Tribal Rage, Aquafina, Shirley mote Caribbean culture to our Razzlita, Crystal Burst and Parkway. Temple, Viniq, Sex on D’ Beach neighbors.” Bedazzled. Devine Mas Camp is and Guava Passion. The mas camp is located at Adrea Byers, 19, whose located at 431 Rutland Rd., Turnbull said each section 1619 Nostrand Ave., between parents hail from Guyana, between New York and comprises 20 masqueraders for Tilden Avenue and Beverly said she will be playing mas Brooklyn avenues in Brook- an overall total of 180. Road in Brooklyn. Turnbull can with Devine Mas for the lyn. Wyllie can be reached “Masqueraders, who play be reached at (718)-809-1017 or fourth time. at (347) 528-4745 or (347) with D’ Midas International (718) 462-6137. “It’s fun once you get into 715-7110.

40 Caribbean Life, August 12-18, 2016 BQ Born again boxer torn between God and ring

“The Fight Within” Very Good (3 stars) Rated PG-13 for sports violence and brief menacing Running time: 90 minutes Studio: New Life Cinema Distributor: GVN Releas- ing

By Kam Williams Logan (John Major Davis) and Mason (Mike H. Taylor) have been doing their best to move on with their lives since the death of their father (Dan Severn) a couple years ago from a heart attack. But that has proved easier said than done, since their dad, Rich “The Destroyer,” had been the Mixed Martial Arts Heavy- weight Champion. Upon his retirement, Rich John Major Davis and Lelia Symington in “The Fight Within.” http://theﬁ ghtwithinmovie.com/ had opened a gym which he left in his will to both his sons. However, while Mason den aching to avenge that loss, mission to orphans in Mozam- being afraid to enter the ring on Rocky directed by Michael had been willing to assume the a decent payday might be in bique. with him again. Furthermore, William Gordon. Although reins of the business, Logan the offing. Between Emma’s beguiling Mason has hinted that he sure the movie doesn’t really break found himself looking for Nevertheless, Logan has beauty and his curiosity about could use a share of the purse any new ground in terms of something more meaningful turned a new leaf, between God, Logan finds himself fall- to stabilize the gym financial- romantic, overcoming-the- in life, despite the fact that he’d studying Ethics in college ing for her hook, line and sink- ly. Only after receiving sage odds sports flicks, it remains exhibited promise as an MMA where he’s made the acquaint- er. Soon, he’s ready to leave advice from a homeless old recommended as Evangelical cage fighter. ance of Emma (Lelia Syming- the rough fight game, the only man (Wesley Williams) about fare that’s more entertaining In fact, he’s the only per- ton), a cute, Christian class- world he’s ever known, behind. what Jesus would advise does than heavy-handed. son who’d ever beaten Hay- mate from the other side of Trouble is there’s a big Logan grudgingly agree to the Solid proof that you can get den Dressler (Matt Leddo), the the tracks. She proudly wears promoter willing to sponsor showdown. the girl, the prize money and otherwise undefeated Middle- her faith on her sleeve and a rematch with Hayden who Thus unfolds “The Fight salvation, provided God’s on weight Champ. And with Hay- talks freely about her calling to has been teasing him about Within,” a faith-based variation your side.

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West Indies’ Chris Gayle bats against England during their ICC World Twenty20 2016 cricket match at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, In- dia, Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Associated Press / Rajanish Kakade,File Tallawahs win CPL title By Azad Ali The Jamaica Tallawahs secured their second Caribbean Premier League (CPL) title when they defeated the Guy- ana Amazon Warriors at the Warner Park, St. Kitts on Sunday night. Tallawahs captain Chris Gayle sent the “Warriors” in to batnd it was a dis- astrous start as wickets start to fall reg- ularly and they ended up at 93 all out. The Tallawahs had finished behind Guyana Amazon Warriors in the group GRENADA stage and lost to them in the first play-off Continued on Page 44 West Indies, WINS CUP India draw

By Azad Ali Ken Ganness of Grenada (#7) and Benchy Estama of Haiti (#13) battle for the ball during the inaugural New West Indies which was facing York Caribbean Cup President’s Trophy game on Sunday, Aug. 7 2016. Keith Dawson defeat on the final day of the second Test against India at Sabina Park, Jamaica, escaped with an unlikely President’s Trophy game ends prematurely draw. Barbadian Roston Chase and middle order batsmen Jermaine Black- The inaugural New York Carib- ly by the referee and only after con- Much against the run of play, the wood (63), wicketkeeper Shane Dow- bean Cup President’s Trophy game sultation with his assistant referees ‘Spice Boys’ struck first in the 14th rich (74) and Captain Jason Holder ended prematurely when Team Haiti following a vicious tackle on Aniel minute when Haiti’s goalkeeper Marc (64) managed to hold off the Indian walked off the field following a pen- Jones by Abdias Daout. Jones, who Donald Mervil mishandled a cross bowlers until play was called off alty awarded to Team Grenada late in was a constant bother to the Haitian and watched helplessly as the ball fell about half an hour before close on the game with the score tied at 1-1 defense all afternoon was moving in to the feet of Kevin Wellington who the final day (Wednesday). The West on Sunday, Aug. 7. to head a corner kick when he was tapped the ball home. Indies made 388 for six wickets after The call was not made immediate- hit by Daout. Continued on Page 44 Continued on Page 44 BQ Caribbean Life, August 12-18, 2016 43 President’s Trophy winner Team Grenada. Keith Dawson TEAM GRENADA WINS PRESIDENT’S TROPHY Continued from page 43 attacking lanes of the Haitians. Howev- game that seemed headed for a penalty Team Grenada was awarded the Pres- er, Haiti was gifted the equalizer by way shoot-out when Daout was called for ident’s Trophy. While Les Grenadiers continued to of a penalty when Louis Robenson was a reckless tackle on Aniel Jones. Fol- In the preliminary games, the U-17 play well and got their chances to equal- brought down deep inside the ‘Spice lowing much discussion between the ladies game between Bob Cats and the ize, the ‘Spice Boys’ held their goal Boys’ 18- yard box. Benchy Estama was referees and the players, Team Haiti Panthers ended in a 1-1 draw, so too the advantage going into half-time. called on to take the penalty and he walked off the field and brought an end boys U-23 game between the Brooklyn Team Grenada picked up their game made no mistake. to what was a wonderful game up to Soca Lions and the Cambria Heights in the second half and shut down the Only 10 minutes or so were left in the that point. Tigers. Tallawahs West Indies Continued from page 43 game, but in the final the Tallawahs Continued from page 43 did not give them a breath in a fine all- round performance that saw them win reeling at 48 for four and still need- by nine wickets with 43 balls to spare. ing another 256 to make India bat Hard-hitting batsman Chris Gayle again. scored a half century — his 78th The fourth day was ruled out score of 50s or more in Twenty20 because of rain. cricket. All the “Warriors” bowlers Chase, playing in his only second felt the power of his bat. He smashed Test match, scored 137 not out to his half century just off 22 balls. lead the regional side to safety. Gayle started off slowly but after He became just the fourth West the second over, he entertained the Indies players to score a century and crowd with some massive hits — take five wickets in the same Test scoring six sixes and three fours on and the first to do so in 50 years. his way to 54 off 27 balls. Another Barbadian, Gary Sobers, He got an award for hitting the the only player to accomplish the most number of sixes in the season. feat twice, last achieved that double During the sixth over, Gayle in l966. became the fourth batsman to pass The West Indies were bowled out 400 runs in this edition of the CPL. for 196 in their first innings, while All-rounder Andre Russell who India scored 500 for six declared. scored his fastest maiden century in The Windies were asked to follow the second play-offs against Trinbago on, but on the fourth day rain had West Indies’ batsman Roston Chase plays a shot from the bowling of India’s Knight Riders to reach the finals was threatened to ruin the rest of the Amit Mishra during day ﬁ ve of their second cricket Test match at the Sabina voted Man-of-the-Series. match. India leads the four-match Park Cricket Ground in Kingston, Jamaica, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016. Best catch of the season went to series 1-0. Associated Press / Ricardo Mazalan bowler Kesrick Williams.

44 Caribbean Life, August 12-18, 2016 BQ Carlos Brathwaite named WI Twenty20 captain

Carlos Brathwaite was named West Indies Twenty20 captain for the two Twenty20 matches Eyes on Cricket against India in Florida (United States) later this month. West By George H. Whyte Indies squad is as follows: 1. Carlos Brathwaite. 2. Andre Fletcher 3. Chris Gayle POINTS TABLE FOR Indies and Jermaine Black- 4. Dwayne Bravo 5. Erin Lewis CPL T20, 2016 wood trying to adopt the 6. Jason Holder 7. Johnson Jamaica Tallawahs:14 points correct technique for a mid- Charles 8. Kieron Pollard 9. Guyana Amazon Warriors: dle order batsman, it is evi- Lendl Simmons 10. Marlon 13 points dent that the West Indies Samuels 11. Samuel Badree 12. St. Lucia Zouks: 12 points should have a stable batting. Sunil Narine 13. Andre Russell T r i n b a g o K n i g h t R i d e r s : Brathwaite should be in all 10 points the formats of the game. Test JAMAICA TALLAWAHS Barbados Tridents: 7 points cricket must be key for him WINS T20 CPL 2016 St. Kitts Nevis Patriots: 4 and not only Twenty20 and The Jamaica Tallawahs points West Indies selectors must defeated the Guyana Amazon not see Brathwaite only as a Warriors to win the CPL T20 MOST RUNS IN CPL Twenty20 player. 2016 Tournament. Guyana 2016 Kraigg Brathwaite should Amazon Warriors batted first Chris Lynn [Guyana Ama- not be bowling in Test cricket. and scored 93 runs from 16.1 zon Warriors 454 runs] The specialist bowlers chosen overs. Sohail Janvir scored 42 must carry the responsibili- runs from 37 balls. For the Tal- MOST WICKETS IN ties of bowling out the oppo- lawahs, Imad took 3 wickets CPL 2016 sition and another specialist West Indies Carlos Brathwaite hits a six during the ﬁ nal of for 21 runs and Shakibal took Dwayne Bravo [Trinbago spinner is needed to support the ICC World Twenty20 2016 cricket tournament against 2 for 25. Knight Riders 21 wickets] Chase. It is disapointing that England at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India, Sunday, April 3, Captain Chris Gayle scored Devendra Bishoo failed to cap- 2016. Associated Press / Bikas Das, File 54 runs off 27 balls and Chad- WEST INDIES NEEDS italize on another opportuni- wick Walton 25 from 36 balls to A BALANCED TEST ty. Bowling is key in winning The short comings of bats- the West Indies Phil Sim- give the Tallawahs 79 runs for SQUAD Test matches and the bowlers men must be identified and mons has some major work the first wicket. The Yendeda T With Roston Chase com- selected must be used accord- steps taken to improve their to do with pacer Shannon 95 for 1 after 12.5 overs. ing into action for the West ing to the state of the game. performance. Head coach for Gabriel.

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