FREE 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 mmu sionat o e C , ring, Cultural En Ca viro g, nm in v en o t L Accepted Managed Services k a C e Care Programs: p r e We Provide: S o e l Aetna e W Community Trips Agewell New York Alpha Care Pastoral Care Centerlight Center Plan For Healthy Living Daily Ethnic Foods Elder Serve Health Beauty Salon Services (River Spring Home) Free Door To Door Elder Plan Extended Transportation Fidelis Social Activities Guildnet Integra Birthday Celebrations Independence Cultural Activities Care System Senior Health Partners Computer Classes Senior Whole Health Of New York ESL Program Vns Choice Concerts Village CarEmax Wellcare Entertainment Medicaid Managed Care Program Assistance We Are Open 7 Days A Week, Two Shifts Daily !VENUE.s"ROOKLYN .EW9ORK Call us: (718) 513–1818 2 Caribbean Life, August 12-18, 2016 B Jamaicans celebrate achievements in New York 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 com- munity 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 deposi- tors. The ECCB noted that one commer- cial bank in the sub-region has imposed a monthly fee that would prevent small depositors from earning on their depos- its. 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 inter- est rate for small depositors, which is of concern to the monetary council. He said that it could have an effec- tive 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.