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Vol. 29, Iss e 17 .caribbeanlifene / s.com // . 2 . 03 , 201 Bichotte fights for Little Haiti IMMIGRANTS By Nelson A. King Despite some resistance, Brooklyn Assembly Mem- ber Rodneyse Bichotte says she is still pushing for a special Haitian District in Brooklyn to be dubbed “Lit- tle Haiti.” “Little Haiti is much more than a project” said IN LIMBO Bichotte in a Caribbean Life interview. “It is the Windrush recognition of the value of a people who have histori- cally been great contribu- problems to tors to this country. “The revolutionary efforts of Jean Jacques Dessalines be settled in not only led to Haiti’s independence but also led to the expansion of US Territory two weeks in what we know now as the Louisiana Purchase,” added Bichotte, the daughter of By Bert Wilkinson Haitian immigrants, who Amid stinging criticism from represents the 42nd Assem- all quarters, including lawmak- bly District. ers on its side of the house, the “The concentration of British government has made Haitians in Flatbush, Brook- an abrupt about face on plans lyn is amongst the highest to send thousands of its nation- outside of the country of als back to the West Indies Haiti, if not the highest,” because recent changes to Brit- she continued. “This will be ish immigration laws had left an economic boon for the them in limbo. community as well.” Many of those in the sights Bichotte, the first Hai- of immigration officials for tian American from New voluntary departure or forced York City to be elected to deportation, had come to Eng- the State Assembly, said land after 1948 at the invitation there are “plenty of ben- of Queen Elizabeth and the efits” to the establishing Crown to help rebuild a Britain of Little Haiti in Flatbush, that had been badly destroyed “especially during a time by German air bombing cam- where the President of the paigns during World War Two. United States uses his plat- The first set had arrived form to blatantly disrespect aboard the “Empire Windrush” Haitians and other African cruise ship which had been sent associated nations. to the West Indies for them, “He has removed TPS hence the reference to them as (Temporary Protected the Windrush generation. Status) for Haitians,” she Thousands had joined the said, referring to President waves from all across the region Trump. “This a great way S o m e o f the Jam aican m en, m o stly ex R o yal Air F o rce servicem en, abo ard the fo rm er up to the early 70s, settled in for the New York City to tro o pship, S .S . E m pire W ind rush , befo re d isem barking at Tilbury D o cks, E ng land , o n June Britain, became productive cit- show the world and the 22, 19 4 8. T h ey cam e to B ritain seeking em ploym ent but no w so m e o f them and their rela- izens and also became college Continued on Page 8 tives face d epo rtatio n. Asso ciated P ress / E d d ie W o rth Continued on Page 18 ew 2018 Toyota ew 2018 Toyota Corolla L YOU AV4 L A D $ 03 $ 42

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2 Caribbean Life, Apr. 27–May. 03, 2018 BQ Record turn-out expected for Guyana s 52nd Independence celebration in NY

By Nelson A. King Organizers say Guyanese pride will be on full display when the New York Diaspora unites for one celebration of Guyana’s 52nd Anni- versary of Independence from June 3-10 in Brooklyn. The celebration will be held under the theme, “Celebrate Guyana to the World.” Nevlon Duguid, director of com- munications for the organizing N Y P D Co m m and ing O f cer, R h o nd a O R eilly-B o vell (third fro m left) stand s next to Co nsul G eneral of G uyana to group, Guyana Independence Cele- N ew Y o rk, B arbara Atherly, and o ther m em bers o f G ALE A, at a recent P o lice H ead q uarters event. bration Committee (New York), said P h o to by Tang erine Clarke the annual event is the second largest West Indian celebration in New York, after the Labor Day Carnival parade. He said the historic 2016 jubilee G anese-born NYPD officercelebration to attracted over 20,000 Guyanese, while over 10,000 attended in 2017. “Our website has received over four million hits,” Duguid said. be ind cted at H nter College“Interest has peaked astronomically this year. We expect to mobilize By Tangerine Clarke because I wanted to help others. My Guyanese-born uniformed member of a greater number of Guyanese in Rhonda O’Reilly-Bovell, who after inspiration comes from my entire fam- the service, died in the line of duty. 2018.” migrating to the U.S. just 28 years ago ily who supports me 100 percent. My In 2015, officers of Guyanese descent A delegation from the Guyana at age 16, is the commanding officer nephew is also a member of the NYPD,” with the support of the Guyana Police Independence Celebration Commit- of the 7th Precinct on the Lower East said O’Reilly-Bovell. Force — organized and traveled home tee (New York) — including chair- Side of Manhattan, and president of the Married to a police officer, the moth- to bury Det. Holder. Upon their return, man Rickford Burke, vice chair- Guyanese American Law Enforcement er of two daughters who worked her two members met with former Police woman Rhonda Binda, treasurer Association (GALEA) way to the top,while staying committed Commissioner Bratton, who inspired Sharimn Prince, counsel Edward O’Reilly will once again make his- to her parents (father deceased) and the immigrants to form the Guyanese Meertins-George and Duguid — tory, when she is inducted into the siblings, who she brought to the U.S. fraternity. met with Guyana’s Consul General Hunter College Alumni Hall of Fame — holds an Undergraduate Degree in The mission of the organization is to to New York, Barbara Atherly, on during a ceremony on May 4. Sociology from Hunter College, and a enhance community relations between Friday “to synchronize celebration These stirring achievements, can no Master’s Degree in Public Administra- law enforcement and the many com- plans,” Duguid said. doubt be credited to the sound up- tion from Marist College. She attend- munities, home to people of Guyanese Atherly was accompanied by bringing and solid educational founda- ed East Ruimveldt Secondary School descent. Additionally, they provide Samantha Hodges, executive officer tion that she received in her homeland. before graduating from the prestigious assistance to law enforcement agencies in the Diaspora Affairs unit, and These accomplishments also prepared St. Rose’s High School in Guyana. in addressing the needs of people resid- Loraine Farnell, of the Consulate. her for the arduous career she chose in She noted that after transferring ing in various Guyanese communities. “The Consul General and Com- law enforcement, after joining the New from York College to Hunter College Civilian Guyanese also proudly serve mittee agreed to work closely togeth- York Police Department six years after in 1994, she found the instruction and the non-for-profit throughout the U.S. er to create synergies that promote arriving in America. curriculum at Hunter to be just as chal- alongside police officers, court officers, unity and to engender national The petite young woman, who served lenging as York College. correction officers, and immigration cohesion,” Duguid said. as a P.O. in the 100 Precinct, before “However, I believe that the atmos- officers. “Cognizant that the Diaspora quickly being promoted to sergeant phere at Hunter College, challenged me To date, their charitable work has must adopt a united approach to in 2002, and then Lieutenant in 2010, to give 100 percent at my endeavors. My touched the lives of youth in Guy- celebrate our common culture, the where she served in the 63rd Precinct, fellow classmates were very competitive ana, where they have volunteered at Committee and Consul General fur- is a hard working immigrant, who and their work ethic pushed me to work orphanages, and develop a network of ther agreed to partner, as well as climbed the ladder four years ago, to harder than I ever did.” Guyanese American law enforcement work jointly with other Diaspora become captain in the 30th Precinct. “While at Hunter College, I developed personnel and utilize their expertise to organizations, to ensure a success- O’Reilly’s work ethic propelled her to friendships with individuals that have respond to the needs of the community ful Independence celebration,” he the rank of deputy inspector last year, a been a part of my network. Throughout when necessary. added. few months after, becoming one of the the years, they served as a support sys- GALEA, which will hold its first big The celebration comprises an top-ranking officers in the NYPD. tem for me as I navigated the challenges fundraising boat cruise on June 29, is Independence Thanksgiving Service She said she wants youths to know I encountered in my professional life,” increasing the number of law enforce- on May 20; Flag Raising Ceremony about the programs the NYPD offers said O’Reilly, who is using these quali- ment officers of Guyanese descent with- on June 3; Independence Parade to obtain an education. She is a fit- ties to lead (GALEA). in the NYPD and other agencies, by (Mashramani in New York) on June ting example of these grants received The Guyanese American Law Enforce- conducting recruitment drives in order 3; Unity Concert on June 3; Inde- when she joined the Cadet Corps while ment Association (GALEA), which she to promote law enforcement that is pendence Festival on June 9; and attending Hunter College. heads, was formed after young Police more representative of the communi- Independence Cup Soccer Tourna- “I chose a career in law enforcement Detective Randolph Holder Jr., the first ties that it serves. ment on June 10. BQ Caribbean Life, Apr. 27–May. 03, 2018 3 . . C R

An Inter-American Bank (IDB) report is predicting that Barbados will capitu- late to an International Monetary Fund (IMF) program after the country’s next general election constitutionally due by June this year. The IDB Office of Evaluation and Oversight (OVE) offered the prognosis for the country in the “Outlook” of its Approach Paper Barbados 2014-2018 Country Program Evaluation (CPE) which was recently released. Barbados foreign reserves are fast being depleted while the government continues high discretionary spending, borrowing billions to so do. The report said the outlook is for continued fiscal consolidation amid weak growth. It said Barbados’ growth is projected to remain slow. In January 2018, the Cabinet approved the Barba- dos Sustainable Recovery Plan, aiming Co m m o nw ealth head s m eet to increase foreign exchange earnings by improving the formal processes and S ecretary G eneral of the Co m m o nw ealth B aro ness S co tland , fo urth left, answ ers a q u estio n anked by, fro m procedures for foreign direct invest- left, S am o a P rim e Minister Tuilaepa Aio no S ailele Malieleg ao i, G renad a P rim e Minister K eith Mitch ell, G h ana ment and domestic investment. P resid ent N ana Akufo -Ad d o and B ritish P rim e Minister T h eresa May d uring the closing press co nference fo r “Most analysts are predicting that the Co m m o nw ealth H ead s o f G o vernm ent Meeting (CH O G M) at Marlbo ro ug h H o use in Lo nd o n, F rid ay, April after the upcoming election, the gov- 20, 2018. Asso ciated P ress / Matt D u nh am ernment will negotiate a program with the IMF to address the debt and international reserve challenges,” the IDB He said this major development will oldest offering of economic citizenship. that the medicinal marijuana industry said. foster stronger ties between the bank Harris recently announced a new demands. and CARICOM. which will see quicker mode of investment for the citizenship Minister with the responsibility for approval and executions of projects in program — the Sustainable Growth Agriculture and Labor, Sobato Caesar, Five police officers in Grenada have Guyana and Suriname. Fund — offering investors a stable told the participants at the opening of been jointly charged with manslaugh- It will result in these countries tak- and secure meth- the workshop that the discussion was ter after they were accused of beating ing advantage of the many products od to achieve a sec- not about smoking marijuana, but how a Grenadian-born Canadian citizen to offered by the bank and especially the ond nationality, while they can create employment through death on Dec. 26, 2011. development of the private sectors in ensuring the nation the medicinal marijuana industry. The manslaughter charge against both countries. continues its strong He said the Acres Agri is one of police officers — It will also support technology trans- development. many companies interest in doing busi- Edward Gibson, fer and capacity building in Guyana The prime minister met with several ness in SVG, but not Kenton Hazzard, Rudy and Suriname, which has experienced key stakeholders on his visit to intro- only must there be the Felix, Shaun Garness a brain drain. duce the Sustainable Growth Fund, as appropriate legisla- and Wendell Sylvest- The office will also well as provide more information on tion, the farmers and er — were ordered by raise the international the recent changes made to the real farm workers must be Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) profile of CARICOM estate investment option for the citi- trained to carry out Christopher Nelson. and, in addition to zenship by investment program. the best practices possible under expert The case management has been set the IMF, World Bank, Dr. Harris was later joined in his trip guidance towards ensuring that the for next Friday in preparation for trial. Caribbean Development Bank, and the by CEO of St. Kitts and Nevis Citizen- correct yield is obtained. The matter is likely to be heard at a inter-American Development Bank, the ship by Investment Unit, Les Khan. The minister noted that there are future sitting of the High Court in St. IsDB will offer the region favorable many job opportunities in the indus- George’s. concessionary loans, grants and needed . try and it is expected that legislation technology. More than 120 farmers and farm should be tabled in Parliament in June workers recently turned up at the Sans this year. The Islamic Development (IsDB) will . Souci Learning Resource Center in St. soon open a regional office in Suri- St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister, Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) for name. This has resulted from a working Dr. Timothy Harris, recently visited a four-day training workshop in devel- More than 2,000 Venezuelans have relationship between the finance min- Dubai to discuss the new investment oping and marketing of marijuana by- applied for asylum in Trinidad and isters of Suriname, Gillmore Hoefdraad opportunities available for Middle East- products. Tobago because of the and his Guyanese counterparty, Win- ern investors looking to gain second The workshop hosted by Acres Agri, ongoing economic cri- ston Jordon. citizenship. a company specializing in the devel- sis in their country. Jordon said the office will have oper- The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship opment of cannabis by-products was They are fleeing ational oversight for Suriname, Guyana By Investment Program enables appli- geared towards training Vincentian the country because and the extended Caribbean Commu- cants to gain second citizenship by farmers who are interested in grow- of a severe shortage nity (CARICOM) and the Latin Ameri- investing in the country’s economy. ing marijuana for medicinal purposes, of food, medicine, violent crime and can region. The program is said to be the world’s by giving them the specialized tools Continued on Page 16

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Q Caribbean Life, Apr. 27–May. 03, 2018 5 Barbados prime minister calls elections

By George Alleyne the island to normalcy. I feel compelled to draw to your Following a passionate plea by Mottley sent the letter Sunday attention the fact that our belov- the political opposition and some evening, almost 50 days into the ed Barbados is literally crumbling prodding by lawyers seeking to 90-day period that the consti- and grinding to a halt as a result apply never before used constitution allows for Stuart to call of your tardiness, indecisiveness tutional powers, Prime Minister elections since the automatic dis- and inertia. Freundel Stuart Thursday morn- solution of parliament on March “Our country is drifting and ing named May 24 as the date for 06. our people are suffering. Our Barbados’ general elections. The Barbados parliament was institutions are reeling. Problems This is the 10th occasion since dissolved on that date because abound and you appear indiffer- political independence in 1966 it had come to the end of the ent to the realities of the plight that the people of Barbados will five-year period for which its 30 of our people. Our condition is be casting ballots to elect a new members had been elected. just getting worse,” she said and government, but the first time That dissolution marked the proceeded to list a litany of issues that Barbadians had to wait past first time in Barbados’ history now affecting Barbados now. the full five-year period for which since independence in 1966 that Mottley spoke of recent news- the last government was elect- the sitting prime minister had paper headlines on “sick [public ed before being allowed to vote not called elections before the buildings] buildings; mounting again. end of parliament’s life. This is garbage; the Supreme Court shut Defying the trend set by all however still acceptable within down; few buses are on the road”, previous prime ministers who the constitution as it offers a and added, “our farmers are cry- called the national poll long 90-day or three-month extension ing out, retailers and Bajans all before their term in office had within which national elections over are choking to death under expired, Stuart allowed the elect- must be held to fill the parlia- the strain of the NSRL (a contro- ed period to elapse and parlia- mentary seats. versial tax), hoteliers are not mak- ment automatically dissolving on But Stuart had so far not ing ends meet, trade unions are March 6. named a date for the poll. on their knees begging for action That decision by the prime “While you refuse to set a date on matters affecting their mem- Minister had left the island wan- for elections, every artery in the bers who are buckling after no sal- dering as a nation without a par- country’s body is malfunctioning ary increase for eight years”. liament, and this prompted the and many of our people are suf- She said that the Central Bank leader of the main political party fering as a consequence,” Mottley is now seeking to have the Nation- outside of government, Mia Mot- stated in the letter to Stuart. al Insurance Scheme repatri- B arbad o s current po w ers. F ro m left, the executive, P rim e tley, to write Stuart a public letter “In the estimation of the peo- ate funds to shore up faltering Minister F reu nd el Stuart; the cro w n, D am e S and ra Maso n; appealing for elections to restore ple, your mandate has expired. reserves. the jud icial, Sir Marston G ibso n. P h o to by G eo rg e Alleyne

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By Azad Ali A high court judge has delivered a historic ruling striking down the buggery laws from the statute books in Trinidad and Tobago. Justice Devan Rampersad presiding in the Port of Spain Hall of Justice last week delivered the landmark ruling in favor of Trinidad-born gay rights activists. Jason Jones, who lives in the Unit- ed Kingdom, had filed a constitutional motion challenging the legality of Trini- ) ) dad and Tobago’s buggery and serious indecency laws, contending they contra- ) vened his right to equality before the law and protection by the law as an openly ) gay man. Trinidad and Tobago has now become Justice D evan R am persad . the second Caribbean country so far to https://sta.uw i.ed u remove its buggery laws. Belize did so in 2016. The judge went on to explain that the Loud cheers erupted from scores of case before the court was not one about Your Legs Deserve supporters and members of the lesbian, religious or moral beliefs, but instead it Your Legs Deserve gay, bisexual, transgender and queer was one about the “inalienable rights of (LGBTQ) who gathered outside the court a citizen under the Republican Constitu- after the judge gave his ruling. tion of Trinidad and Tobago.” But even though Justice Rampersad He noted that this is a case about dig- Our Attention found that the laws were in fact uncon- nity of the person and not about the will Our Attention stitutional, they still remain in effect of the majority or any religious debate. #!! since the court had made no final rec- Justice Rampersad went on to say #!! # # ! ommendation on whether they should religious bodies were arguing that if # # !# " # be modified or struck down entirely. the offenses were removed from the In his ruling the judge found Sections statute books it would lead to a break- # " &# " # 13 and 16 of the Constitution were not down in family life. &# " # # #!! “saved law” since, even though they first Even though, the judge said, there # # #!!#' ! came into existence in 1925, were even- was no doubt maintaining traditional tually “repealed and replaced” by Parlia- family values was important, he ques- #' ! ment first in 1986 , amended in 2000 and tioned exactly what a traditional fam- Schedule a FREE CONSULTATION again in 2012. ily was. 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Q Caribbean Life, Apr. 27–May. 03, 2018 - Another debt crisis Garif na response to the for poor countries? G atemalan ICJ poll By Masood Ahmed buildup. Masood Ahmed is president Alas, as a just-released IMF By Wellington C. Ramos Garifuna out of appreciation of the Center for Global Devel- paper points out, the situation We the Garifuna people If it was not for to the Spanish Crown for opment* has turned out to be much are one nation who live in the deplorable allowing them to move to WASHINGTON DC, April 18, less favorable. Since the finan- the countries of “Yurumein” living conditions the mainland, fought with 2018 (IPS) — When the world’s cial crisis and the more recent now known as St. Vincent in R oatan and them against the resistance finance ministers and central collapse in commodity prices, & The Grenadines, Hondu- the Civil W ars in movement. The Nationalist bank governors assemble in there has been a sharp buildup ras, Nicaragua, Guatemala, forces became angry with Washington later this month of debt by low-income coun- Belize, the United States and Honduras, Garifuna them and slaughtered some for their semi-annual IMF tries, to the point that 40 per- elsewhere. Around March people would not of their men, women and meeting, they will no doubt cent of them (24 out of 60) are 14, 1796 after we lost the have migrated children in the village of San set aside time for yet another now either already in a debt war to the British, our King to G uatemala, Juan. This incident led to a discussion of the lingering debt crisis or highly vulnerable to Chatoyer was captured and N icaragua and mass migration of Garifuna problems in the Eurozone or one — twice as many as only killed and about 5,000 of our B eli e. people to Guatemala, Nicara- how impaired bank debt could five years ago. people were assembled, tor- gua and Belize. impact financial stability in Moreover, the majority, tured, imprisoned and taken If it was not for the deplor- China. mostly in Sub-Saharan Afri- to the island of Balliceaux able living conditions in They would do well to also ca, have fallen into difficul- off the coast of St. Vincent Roatan and the Civil Wars in focus on another looming debt ties through relatively recent where they awaited removal ish Honduras now known as Honduras, Garifuna people crisis that could hit some of the actions by themselves or their to another country. Belize. They arrived in an would not have migrated to poorest countries in the world, creditors. They include, pre- The King of Great Britain area of Belize City known as Guatemala, Nicaragua and many of whom are also strug- dictably, commodity exporters George III, gave the orders “Yabra” on the south side of Belize. Despite the migra- gling with problems of conflict like Chad, Congo, and Zambia for our people to be removed the city. When they drank tion, Garifuna people have and fragility and none of which who have run up debt as they from Balliceaux and be taken the water from the lake, they always communicated with has the institutional capacity adjusted (or not) to revenue to a distant island of Roat- were not happy with it and their family members in all to cope with a major debt cri- loss from the collapse in oil and an, Honduras thousands of began moving further south these countries. When I was sis without lasting damage to metals prices. miles away. This was after until they landed in a place a child growing up in Dan- their already-challenged devel- But they also include a large the torturing and killing they called “Dangriga.” griga, every year I would go opment prospects. number of diversified export- continued by the British on While those Garifuna were to the pier to see boats by Nearly two decades ago, an ers (Ethiopia, Ghana, and the the island that led to the moving to Belize, other Gar- the names of; ILda, Suyapa, unprecedented international Gambia among others) where deaths of about 2,500 of our ifuna families were asking Santa Maria and other boats effort — the Heavily Indebted the run-up in debt is a reflec- people who were buried on permission from the Span- coming from Guatemala and Poor Countries (HIPC) Debt tion of larger-than-planned the island. Their remains are ish government to live on Honduras with our Garifuna initiative — resulted in writ- fiscal deficits, often financing still on this island and noth- the mainland coast of Hon- relatives to celebrate Nov. 19 ing off the unsustainable debt overruns in current spending ing is being done to upkeep duras. That permission was of to spend time with our of poor countries to levels that or, in a few cases, substan- and preserve them to this granted also and their settle- family members. they could manage without tial fraud and corruption (the day. To make matters worse, ment started. Garifuna peo- Some of our relatives compromising their economic Gambia, Moldova, and Mozam- there are still attempts to sell ple who remained in Roatan remained in Dangriga to and social development. bique). the island with our people’s and Belize moved with the work, go to school or live. The hope was that a combi- The increased appetite of remains. The British sent British from these two coun- There is no separation nation of responsible borrow- sovereign borrowers has been some naval vessels to remove tries after they created an between the Garifuna peo- ing and lending practices and facilitated by the willingness of our people from the island on additional settlement in the ple. We see ourselves as one a more productive use of any commercial lenders looking for March 11, 1797. Mosquito Coast of Nicaragua nation of families living in new liabilities, all under the yield in a market awash with On April 12, 1797 the ves- called “Bluefields.” The Brit- different countries. We are watchful eyes of the IMF and liquidity, and by credit from sels arrived in Roatan, Hon- ish by this time had estab- not going to fight among World Bank, would prevent a China and other bilateral lend- duras with about 2,500 of lished settlements in the Bay ourselves and kill each other recurrence of excessive debt Continued on Page 12 our people. The conditions on Islands of Honduras, Belize for any of these countries this island was horrible and and Nicaragua. as well. In all the countries our people were not happy As Honduras was devel- where we live, we are still with the decision to remove oping as a Spanish colony, being discriminated against them from their homeland the people were becoming and looked upon as second to this desolate place. In 1801 resistant to Spanish rule. In class citizens even though some Garifuna people asked the 1800’s they then formed we were all born there so Founded 1990 • Published by Community News Group the British permission to a nationalist resistant force why should we kill ourselves Corporate Headquarters: One M etrotech Center North, Suite 1001, Brookl n, NY 11201 move to another country and to the Spanish crown. The for them. They are the ones Les Goodstein it was granted. About 165 Garifuna people were now enjoying all the fruits of Jennifer Goodstein Garifuna men, women and caught up in this Civil War these countries. A A Ralph D Onofrio children set sailed for Brit- that was taking place. Some Continued on Page 12 Kenton Kirb AA Kevin Williams Ale andra Simon LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are welcome from all readers. They should be addressed care of this newspaper to the Editor, A ad Ali, Tangerine Clarke, Patrick Horne, Nelson King, Tequila Minsk , Vinette K. Pr ce, Bert Wilkinson, Llo d Kam Williams, George Alle ne Caribbean-Life Publications, 1 MetroTech Center North, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or sent via e-mail to caribbeanlife@ cnglocal.com All letters, including those submitted via e-mail, MUST be signed and the individual’s verifiable address GENERAL INFORMATION (718) 260-2500 This newspaper is not responsible for typographical errors in ads beyond the cost of the space oc- and telephone number included. 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10 Caribbean Life, Apr. 27–May. 03, 2018 BQ S ansong to m sic lo ers B e b e B.B. Kings

Almost two decades into providing an ideal location and reliable showplace for showcas- ing eclectic music, the Times Square club named for blues By Vinette K. Pryce icon B.B. Kings will be closing their doors for the last time on April 29. special closing week celebration ca who otherwise on occasion In a message emailed from to thank you all for your support would often appear as second owners and operators to insid- over the past two decades.” billing names at Manhattan’s ers they referred to as “Our Due to the untimely arrange- choice spots. Valued Patron,” a farewell mes- ment, some of the shows previ- “This is a blow for reggae sage read: ously scheduled were canceled, music,” Vivian Scott Chew, CEO “It is with an extremely heavy among them the April 23 per- of Timezone International said. heart that we share that after formance by Calypso Rose. “I am shocked,” deejay Redd 18 wonderful years bringing The club which provided an Foxx weighed in. you live performances by some outlet to jazz, blues, r&b, hip- And Jah Paul Haughton, a of the most talented names in hop, soca and reggae artists persevering reggae recorder music and entertainment, we is probably the largest venue explained that “the club will be have announced our final run which regularly offers listening missed.” of shows in the current Times and dance space to niche mar- Established as an alternative Square location. As a result of ket patrons. entertainment spot to lower escalating rent, we are being Since establishing a presence Manhattan’s SOB’s and Irving T h e B .B . K ing s nig ht club located in T im es S q uare in Man- forced to close our doors at the between 7th and 8th Avenue Plaza, the venue – one of a hattan. P h o to by V inette K . P ryce end of April.” in the busy midtown area, the nation-wide chain named for a The surprising news filtered club diligently provided a live blues legend — accommodated throughout the music industry setting for diverse repertoire of 1,000 patrons in an acoustically signed Clinton to a record deal combined dancehall and soca and later surfaced on their web dancehall, and traditional reg- satisfying space easily accessible and remained a regular sup- artists for a final Caribbean portal giving consolation that gae booking acts such as Maxi to public transportation. porter of his “Mothership” showcase. perhaps the popular showplace Priest, Junior Reid, Yellowman, “I patronized on occasion base to soar during his annual “All shows scheduled beyond might resurface. Capleton, Alpha Blondy, Mykal mostly to catch George Clin- appearances there. the April 29 closing date will “While we are in the proc- Rose, Black Uhuru, Sanchez, ton and funk acts,” Scott Chew Clinton is slated to perform be moved to various venues ess of selecting a new location The Wailers, Damian Marley, explained. on the eve of the final show on throughout the city,” the noti- in Manhattan to relocate the Cocoa Tea, Taurus Riley and a As an artist and repertoire April 28. fication added. venue, we wanted to curate a long roster of acts from Jamai- executive at SONY Music she On April 20 a reggae fest Catch You On The Inside!

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BQ Caribbean Life, Apr. 27–May. 03, 2018 11 - Preventing a crisis in poor countries

Continued from Page 10 is on commercial terms with higher ers who are not part of the Paris Club. interest rates, shorter maturities and It is striking that between 2013-16, more unpredictable lender behavior China’s share of the debt of poor coun- than the traditional multilaterals. tries increased by more than that held More importantly, while the projec- by the Paris Club, the World Bank and tions for all countries are based on all the regional development banks put improved policies for the future, the together. IMF itself acknowledges that this may Nor do traditional donors come out turn out to be unrealistic. entirely blameless. Concessional fund- And finally, the debt numbers, wor- ing for low-income countries from the rying as they are, miss out some contin- (largely OECD) members of the DAC gent liabilities that haven’t been record- fell by 20 percent between 2013 – 16, ed or disclosed as transparently as they precisely the period in which their other should have been but which will need liabilities increased dramatically. to be dealt with in any restructuring or As for the IMF and World Bank, while write-off. it may have been wishful thinking to The changing composition of credi- hope they could prevent a recurrence of tors also means that we can no longer excessive debt, it was not unreasonable rely on the traditional arrangements to expect that they would have been for dealing with low-income country more aware as this buildup was taking debt problems. The Paris Club is now place and sounded the alarm earlier for dwarfed by the six-times-larger hold- the international community. ings of debt by countries outside the There is also a plausible argument Paris Club. that excessively rigid rules limiting the Commodity traders have lent money access of low-income countries to the that is collateralized by assets, making non-concessional funding windows the overall resolution process more of the IMF and World Bank left no complicated. And a whole slew of new recourse but to go for more expensive plurilateral lenders have claims that commercial borrowing, with the conse- they believe need to be serviced before quences now visible. others, a position that has yet to be How likely is it that these countries tested. are heading for a debt crisis, and how It is too late to prevent some low- difficult will it be to resolve one if it income countries from falling into Latin Dance Fiesta happens? The fact that there has been debt difficulties, but action now can a near doubling in the past five years of prevent a crisis in many others. The the number of countries in debt distress principal responsibility lies with bor- -.+2)+#% -)& or at high risk is itself not encourag- rowing country governments, but ing. their development partners and donors Our is And while debt ratios are still below need to raise the profile of this issue in the levels that led to HIPC, the risks are the conversations they will have in back for its third year. In this higher because much more of the debt Washington. lively and colorful show, four renowned dance companies will Guatemalan referendum

Continued from Page 10 showcase traditional dances were always isolated from the other eth- Our treatment has proven that natural nic groups as well but this too will from Spain, Argentina, the born citizenship does not mean equal change. Belizean Garifuna live in the treatment and protection under the laws southern part of Belize in the Districts of Dominican Republic and Brazil. of these countries. Our Garifuna people Stann Creek and Toledo. They were once in Guatemala feel the same way most the majority ethnic group in the south Performers include Garifuna people feel in Belize. Except but due to migration from Guatemala that we who live in Belize, have more and El Salvador that has changed. I do , freedom than those who live in Hondu- not have any real numbers but I would ras and Guatemala. The Garifuna peo- say that the Mayas and Mestizos have ple have about 50 villages in Honduras now surpassed the Garifuna, Creoles and and are mostly isolated from the other East Indians. We Garifuna people have , and . ethnic groups in that country. This has relatives in all these neighboring coun- caused less interaction with them. How- tries and we know what is taking place ever, since the population is increasing in all of them. Our ancestors left these #$ -, /#%% 2%%#'! and the demand for land and resources countries for freedom and opportunities -" (1 - (+- has intensified this is changing. Human to excel. We are definitely against Guate- Rights violations in Honduras has always mala obtaining any part of Belize. 000*. ',-" -+ (+! been an ongoing dilemma for our Gari- The map that the Guatemalan govern- funa people. Garifuna people keep going ment is displaying showing them taking to the Human Rights courts with no our Districts, is going to encourage our '#- -#(',/ (.-" + +$#'! %.,"#'! (0,(+('+$ + ".--% +(&-+#' progress. Garifuna Belizeans to vote in this Ref- Most Garifuna people in Guatema- erendum. But if I had to guess how my la live in Livingston known as Labuga people will vote I would say that they will where my grandmother was born. They vote NO.

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Q Caribbean Life, Apr. 27–May. 03, 2018 13 American sanctions bite Guyana bauxite, Rusal

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16 Caribbean Life, Apr. 27–May. 03, 2018 BQ Q Caribbean Life, Apr. 27–May. 03, 2018 1 Windrush immigrants

Continued from Page 1 we’ll have dealt with all the Windrush educated. Many of their offspring played cases including compensation. I think international sports for England, are that has to be the focus,” Zahawi said. doctors, lawyers, engineers and jour- But it is unclear how authorities, will nalists as examples of achievers. deal with cases like some who had gone In recent months, these same folks back to the region to visit with families who were respectfully and kindly asked or to attend weddings and were blocked to come to England to “help us out,” from returning to the place where they were being told to go back home because had lived for nearly seven decades. new laws now require them to embar- There were several such cases involv- rassingly prove their British citizenship ing visits to Jamaica. At least one of the despite the fact that many came from men has died. His siblings have com- British Commonwealth countries and plained and want compensation. Many were treated as automatic citizens. had originally traveled on their parents But the backlash from parliamentar- passports as rules had then allowed. ians, regional leaders, rights groups Authorities say they are also worried and the British media was so fierce that about the tight two-week deadline that Jam aica s P rim e Minister And rew H o lm es speaks to the m ed ia after h e at- the administration of Prime Minister officials have set as a timetable to seal tend ed a m eeting w ith T h eresa May to d iscuss the W ind rush g eneratio n co ntro versial abo ut im m ig ratio n fro m Caribbean sid elines o f the Co m m o n- Theresa May backed down quite quickly the issue. w ealth H ead o f G o vernm ent Meeting (CH O G M), Lo nd o n o n April 17, 2018. and is now offering automatic citizen- The UK Guardian Newspaper which Alberto P ezzali / N u rP h o to / S ipa U S A)(S ipa via Asso ciated P ress) ship, a restoration of jobs and entitle- had been in the forefront to force ments and compensation to those hurt authorities to abandon the inhumane by the very same ultra right, red neck treatment of its folks, reported this Secretary Boris Johnson had suggested including myself and my parents and policies that her cabinet and the Home week that dozens of those facing depor- at Tuesday’s weekly cabinet meeting other immigrants, will think if you’re Office had been pushing. tation are now coming out of the pro- that an amnesty might have been the here illegally and working illegally then On Wednesday, Nadhim Zahawi, the verbial woodwork asking for help. best approach but Minister Zahawi said you really shouldn’t be here,” he said as minister responsible for children and Guyana-descended opposition MP illegal immigrants should not be in the the issue rages. families told BBC Radio that all issues David Lammy, who had put the govern- country period. The issue has caused tremendous will be settled in two weeks and an ment side on the back foot with a stri- “The question assumes that illegal anxiety in the Caribbean community in effort will be made to also deal with dent presentation in the house a week immigrants should have the same sta- Britain, with many deeming the British financial compensation. ago, said nearly a dozen had approach tus as people over here legally whether as ingrates, people who are willing to “I think the focus has to be Wind- him from his own constituency on they are of immigrant stock or are disregard and dismiss the contribution rush. The home secretary has said look, Tuesday of this week alone. British-born and bred and I think that’s of West Indians since the first wave in we’ve set up a taskforce, in two weeks The paper also reported that Foreign wrong. Actually, most of your listeners 1948. INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT? L O RACHEL L. K AYLIE, P.C.

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BQ Caribbean Life, Apr. 27–May. 03, 2018 23 Greatness can be achieved through community service: Vincy lawyer

By Nelson A. King community, we must seek to Edwards said, “’one of the most A Caribbean lawyer in understand what our commu- basic things we can do is to Brooklyn says greatness can be nity’s needs are; what are the refrain from doing anything achieved through community issues facing our communi- that disempowers [our people] service. ty; what impacts others most or reduces their energy and “We can empower our com- within our community; and enthusiasm for what they are munity through service. What, what can we do” Edwards con- doing.’” a remarkable way to become tinued. Hence, Edwards, who prac- great!” said Vincentian-born Having assessed the Vincen- tices immigration law, said: Curlina Edwards in delivering tian community in New York, “We need to learn how to moti- the keynote address Saturday Edwards highlighted a few vate and inspire. night at the third Annual Din- areas that she said the com- “This means that we stop ner and Award Ceremony of munity can work on. using Facebook or social media the Vincentian group, Friends “We can empower our com- as a tool to criticize and bring of Sion Hill, at the Friends munity by empowering others,” others down. Stop the fighting! of Crown Heights Educational said Edwards an evangelist and Stop the gossiping! Stop the Center in Brooklyn. director of the Fundraising and divisions! Let’s be positive! Let’s F riend s o f S io n H ill executive G lenro y G o ebels P hillips presents plaq u e to Cu rlina E d w ard s after h er ad d ress. “There’s no greater sense Events Committee at the Abun- smile! Let’s express apprecia- P h o to by N elso n A. K ing of purpose and satisfaction in dant Life Christian Church on tion!” she urged. life than serving and helping Church Avenue in Brooklyn. “Let’s begin to use Face- others,” added Edwards, who “First, let’s begin with the book and social media to share munities can be created if res- “As community members, as serves as the legal adviser for simple ways of impacting our ideas, to encourage others idents learn how to connect Vincentians, as West Indians, as several Vincentian organiza- community and empowering and encourage creativity,” she with each other, “and express Americans, we can choose how tions in Brooklyn, and who others – changing our atti- added. “Growing up, my grand- genuine empathy for others. we want to act,” she added. “We sits on the executive boards tude and mindset,” she added. mother used to tell us, ‘If you “It is not by tearing down can choose how we can influ- of the Brooklyn-based groups, “Ladies and Gentlemen, atti- have nothing good to say, put a that we empower communi- ence others. Always be positive. Chateaubelair Development tude is everything. The rela- sock in it.’ ties but by helping others to Brother Bob Marley said, ‘The Organization and the umbrella tionships that we build with “At times, we need to learn reach their highest potential,” greatness of a man is not in Vincentian group, Council of people are everything.” how to keep our mouth close,” she said. “What impacts others how much wealth he acquires, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Alluding to Brian Tracey, a she continued. “Learn how to most is our words, our atti- but in his integrity and his abil- Organizations, U.S.A., Inc. renowned motivational speaker respect one another.” tudes, our behaviors and our ity to affect those around him “In order to empower our and self-development author, Edwards said stronger com- choices positively.’” N EED H EL P A T H O M E? McManus F U NER AL H OM E

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BQ Caribbean Life, Apr. 27–May. 03, 2018 25 G ana police F REE HOMEB U YERS’ nco ers massi e WORKSHOP dri er permit racket

By Bert Wilkinson top management which actually passed but offic- Guyanese police who immediately launched ers had been setting them supervise written exami- an investigation into the up to pay up to $200 for nations for vehicle driv- racket and confirmed its their failure marks to be ers permits Thursday existence. converted to a pass. said they have uncovered “These preliminary The high command a massive racket through enquires indicate a com- said that some officers which officers sold large plete breach of the stand- were so confident that amounts of test pass ard operating procedures their racketeering would results for cash to thou- governing the adminis- have been missed by sands of drivers each year tration and conduct of invigilators, that they did and will soon charge sev- the learner driver’s theo- not even bother to show eral cops with enabling retical examination. In up to organize the test fraud. the circumstances while sessions, leaving it com- This is after several the full and compre- pletely in the hands of the civilians who had worked hensive investigation is civilians who busted the as invigilators for tests awaited, the members of racket and complained to during last week found the public who sat the top management. major discrepancies in examination at the venue Some only showed the number of people who on the Thursday, April up after the tests to col- actually turned up for the 12, 2018, regrettably, but lect the papers, includ- tests on April 12, ver- deemed absolutely neces- ing the dozens that they sus a significantly larger sary, will be informed of had inserted in the final number of test papers the date and time when batch but by then it had which were handed over they will have to re-sit been too late as the pas- to supervisors after the that particular examina- tors had already blown sitting. tion,” the force said in a the whistle. JOINJOIN UUS:S: A police statement said statement. Files on the issue are that a total of 174 persons Dozens of people who being compiled and are had registered to take have studied for and have to be sent to the state ay 1st the test on April 12 but written the tests over prosecutor’s office to only 106 had showed up the years have expressed advise on what criminal to write them. But once astonishment about how charges are to be brought the testing period was and why they had failed against the racketeering Connect with severa experts who wi over and papers handed the relatively simple tests officers. Dismissals from in, civilian supervisors involving traffic laws, the force also loom but answer your uestions and guide you counted 207 fully com- road signs and the proper several who have failed pleted scripts. care and maintenance of the tests over the years through the homebuying process. Startled by the mas- a vehicle. have persistently com- sive discrepancies, the Some have appealed plained that something civilians, several of them and upon examination had always been wrong pastors from Christian of the papers, it was with the marking of May t churches, complained to revealed that they had some papers as well. ALLERN AVENE BRANC 711 Aerton Avenue 5:30-7:00 p.m. RSVP: (718) 240-4792 The source for news in your neighborhood:

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By Nelson A. King guidance and the spirit of my New York City Council last Garifuna predecessors,” who Thursday honored Vincentian molded him in “being depend- community leader James Cord- able.” ice during a gala celebration at “I am pleased and proud to City Hall in commemoration have been chosen (honored),” of Garifuna-American Heritage Cordice said. “I looked around Month. the room and saw many Gari- The council said it was funa brothers and sisters who I “proud to honor” the Philadel- am familiar with. phia-based Cordice, the archi- “I am humble and pleased to tect behind St. Vincent and receive this award,” he added. the Grenadines’ participation “Then I think of all of my Gari- in the illustrious Penn Relays funa families who never made at the University of Pennsylva- it off Baliceaux [a small, rocky nia, for his “outstanding serv- island in the St. Vincent Gren- ice and enduring contribution adines] alive. to our community.” “Those who never made it Cordice was among three to Roatan [a small island off honorees at the event. The oth- Honduras], I weep for them,” ers were Janel Martinez and Cordice continued. “But I am Andy Romel Ordonez. saddened because our children He told Caribbean Life after- have to grasp at the way for- wards that he endeavors to do ward.” his best at all times. As a member of Garifuna Unit- Cordice said this ideal pro- ed in Spiritual Healing, Cordice pels his involvement, zeal and said he continues to “wait for all relentlessness in serving the my opportunities to serve.” community. Cordice, the former president Jam es Co rd ice d isplays pro clam atio n, anked by suppo rters K ylla H erbert and H ew itt He thanked many, including of the St. Vincent and the Gren- Jam es. K ylla H erbert his parents, siblings, teachers, adines Organization of Pennsyl- “good friends” and his village vania (SVGOP), has been coordi- (Clare Valley in St. Vincent and nating St. Vincent and the Gren- versity of Pennsylvania (UPENN) be employed at the Cotton House Islands, where he resumed his the Grenadines) for “the nur- adines’ participation in the illus- for the past seven years, was the Hotel in Mustique. hospitality employment at Trade turing, for the tough love, the trious Penn Relays at the Uni- youngest storeroom manager to Cordice migrated to the Virgin Winds Resort. Opportunity, Access and Success!

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By Nelson A. King US$1.37 billion or 226 percent hoods and Climate Resilience The World Bank’s Board of of the island’s gross domestic project (US$25 million) will Executive Directors on Friday product (GDP). help farmers and fisherfolks to approved two emergency sup- The greatest damages were restore their agriculture and port operations totaling US$65 in housing and transport, fishing production and sys- million for restoring agricul- with more than 4,500 houses tems, and adopt climate smart ture livelihoods, strengthen- destroyed and 20,000 partially practices. ing resilience and rebuilding damaged, and many roads and The Housing Recovery houses destroyed by Hurricane bridges affected and covered by project (US$40 million) will Maria. trees and flooded debris, the focus on rebuilding houses and The World Bank said the fig- World Bank said. improving the application of ure represents the bank’s high- It said the agriculture sec- resilient building practices, the est ever financing for Domi- tor had the largest losses, with World Bank said. nica and is part of a larger 80 to 100 percent of crops It said the total US$65 mil- US$115 million package of sup- destroyed. lion project financing for these port. that includes financing of The World Bank also said two projects includes the US$50 US$65 million in concessional farmers lost half of their cattle, million of grant financing. terms and US$50 million in and many fishermen lost their “Last year was a stark grant financing from the Inter- boats and fishing gear. reminder that the Caribbean national Development Associ- “This financing enables us is a region most exposed to ation’s (IDA) Crisis Response to make two critical invest- natural disasters,” said Tahseen Window. ments in our economic recov- Sayed, World Bank’s Country The Washington-based ery following the devastation Director for the Caribbean. T his Mo nd ay, O ct. 9 , 2017 ph o to sh o w s the results o f rush - financial institution said the of hurricane Maria last year. “Through these projects, we ing w aters and d ebris causing d am ag e to resid ents in the IDA Crisis Response Window These investments in agricul- have an opportunity to con- capital of R o seau , D o m inica. P eo ple co ntinu e to clean up is designed to help IDA-eligible ture and housing also repre- tribute to Dominica’s efforts to and rebuild fro m the d estru ctio n caused by H urricane Ma- countries recover from severe sent vital components of our build back better and smarter, ria. S u ch at P ed erso n / T h e N ew s-Jo u rnal via Asso ciated P ress, F ile disasters and crises. plan to make Dominica the with structures able to resist The World Bank said as first climate resilient nation in high winds, and help some of the eye of the storm wreaked the world, said Dominica Prime the most vulnerable including our partnership with Dominica 1,700 families will receive sub- havoc in Dominica last Sep- Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, in farmers and fisherfolks to cope in support of its aspiration for sidies from the housing project, tember, more than 30 people the World Bank statement. with the shock and be better becoming a climate resilient adding that 4,900 farmers and were killed, and total damages The World Bank said the prepared for the next storm. nation.” fisherfolks will receive support and losses were estimated at Emergency Agricultural Liveli- We are committed to deepen The World Bank said about from the agriculture project.

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One of Brooklyn’s health the presence of the man who Guyanese workers and wellness centers, LaS- has as much expertise as he ante is quickly becoming the has virtue. choice for family medicine LaSante’s ongoing mission By Bert Wilkinson ment belonging to the gold within the area. Also attract- remains the establishment of Industrial action by staff assayer’s lab to meet worker ing neighboring areas, its each specialty wing and serv- at the Guyana Geology and demands but many remained medical team is one that’s ice, so that the very best in Mines Commission has forced off the job Tuesday after first acclaimed for acute diagnos- family medicine joins state of authorities to remove gold downing tools on Friday. tics and a close doctor/ patient the art and convenient rooms. testing equipment from the “We are looking at ways to relationship. As LaSante’s patient base is compound after dozens of make our workers feel com- More than its starting ini- growing, their team is expand- staffers had tested positive for fortable,” Dennision said. tiative, LaSante has become ing too. Every physician they elevated levels of mercury pol- Gold is Guyana’s largest the face of its many doc- welcome to the team shares a lution in their blood officials single foreign exchange earn- tors, featuring many options unified belief in regard to med- said Tuesday, April 24. ing industry but is expected under one roof. Always seek- icine and to families. It’s how The Guyana Gold Board to slide back to second when ing community doctors that LaSante keeps their mission which buys hundreds of thou- the country’s oil and gas sec- understand individual patient grounded, bringing you family sands of troy ounces of gold G uyana s Mines Co m m is- tor gets kicking after 2020 as needs, LaSante is proud of the doctors within a community of from miners has for decades sio ner, N ew ell D ennisio n. actual production will comnew doctor they now have on services. shared a compound with the https://i2.w p.co m /d pi.g o v.g y mence by then. board. You may schedule a visit by mines commission. Mercury is used to separate Dr. Dexter McKenzie, MD, calling 718-246-5700 or visit- Its laboratory which tests gold from ore during mining. is a family physician for more ing LaSante Health Center at gold for purity levels using the burning of gold while test- Most miners who work a pleth- than three decades. Having 672 Parkside Ave., 2nd Fl. in mercury and other methods ing for quality. ora of land and open pit land practiced internal medicine Prospect Lefferts Gardens in has been spewing the deadly Dozens who had com- mines in the country’s vast and pediatrics, he has years Brooklyn, New York. LaSante substance into nearby mines plained of feeling unwell and interior think this is the most or experience working with Health Center is a commu- commission offices during were tested came back with efficient method of doing so as patients within the West Indi- nity based medical office that the period. elevated levels of mercury up to 80 percent of gold par- an community and beyond. features modern day medicine Staff at the commission pollution in the systems and ticles in ore is recovery from Some of Dr. McKenzie’s pas- with a personal approach. An said they had been unaware have been sent on extended this process. Authorities have sions remain the support of all inclusive state of the art that equipment which should vacation and rest leave Mines urged them to switch to shak- single moms, teen groups and facility, health divisions and protect them from pollution Commissioner Newell Denni- ing tables and other mercury local businesses, always influ- lab testing are all featured on had been malfunctioning for sion said. free systems but support for encing his patients with a truly premises for a comprehensive a few months, leaving them He said authorities at the these have been slow — almost human side to his doctorate approach to healthcare that is exposed to deadly vapors from weekend removed equip- non existent. title. Patients feel at ease in as efficient as it is personal. Richardson condemns Crown Heights attack

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BQ Caribbean Life, Apr. 27–May. 03, 2018 33 East Flatbush rallies against over-development

By Nelson A. King ker, “who had been intention- mongering and misleading tac- Community groups and elect- ally misleading residents of East tics like the one used in this ed officials rallied outside a con- Flatbush regarding the zoning letter.” struction site in East Flatbush of the area and how their homes Williams said contextual on Saturday, opposing what are affected, in an apparent zoning, which advocates and they described as over-develop- attempt to encourage them to elected officials pushed for at ment and predatory real estate sell their property.” Saturday’s rally, “refers to the practices, which have plagued The councilman said a letter practice of limiting the areas the area in recent months. was recently circulated to an where tall buildings which are Brooklyn Council Member unknown number of East Flat- drastically different from and Jumaane D. Williams, Deputy bush residents from Stephen intrusive into the neighbor- Leader of the City Council, led Smith, “who identifies himself hoods they occupy can be con- the group in speaking out and as working with Quantierra, a structed. in discussing potential solu- real estate broker’s office. “This helps to determine tions. Williams said he obtained a areas where increased develop- The rally was held outside a copy of the letter, which accus- ment of large multifamily build- construction site at 1509 New es him and others of opposing ings should occur and those York Ave., where a single-family “downzoning,” claiming that where it should be limited,” he home was recently removed, to these community members said. “The practice is intended be replaced by a five-story mul- intend to lower property values to help preserve the charac- tifamily home. by restricting development in ter of the neighborhood and to Williams, who represents the the area. limit unintended consequences Co uncil Mem ber Jum aane D . W illiam s rallies E ast Flatbush 45th Council District, said this “The letter goes on to encour- of increased population.” resid ents E rnest Skinner is a trend within the neighbor- age residents to explore selling Brooklyn Assemblyman Nick hood, and took place in the their property through Quan- Perry also spoke at the event, shadow of a tall, multifamily tierra, on the false premise that emphasizing that there is a way FERN; Xamayla Rose, a commu- “We were here six months residence, which had recently their property values are in dan- for the community and develop- nity leader; Tonya Ores, of NHS ago — and nothing has gotten replaced a single-family home. ger of imminent decline,” Wil- ers to work together, “if devel- Brooklyn; and Trisha Ocona, of better,” Williams said. “In fact, Residents and elected offi- liams said. “It seems to inten- opers do not act in unscrupu- Community Board 17. it’s gotten worse. cials expressed concerns that tionally conflate ‘downzoning’ lous ways.” Together, the community “Things are getting worse these developments were dam- with ‘contextual zoning,’ citing Additional speakers included members and advocates pre- rapidly,” he added. “We’re losing aging the character of the long- a community press conference Hazel Martinez, a community sented a united voice in defense the character of the neighbor- established neighborhood. last fall” at which community activist; Corina Wong, a resi- of the established neighborhood hood, and we as a community Williams also condemned and housing advocates joined dent currently in a legal battle and against destructive real have decided we’re not going to the actions of a real estate bro- Williams in condemning “fear- with a developer, Yves Rene, of estate tactics, Williams said. stand idly by while it happens. EYE SPECIALISTS Reich Center for Eye Care Raymond Reich MD., Isaac Reich, MD.

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BQ Caribbean Life, Apr. 27–May. 03, 2018 35 Team Jamaica Bickle launches Penn Relays activities

By Nelson A. King delight,” the statement said. The event highlighted TJB’s Team Jamaica Bickle (TJB), It said remarks were delivered calendar of activities, as well as the Queens-based organization on behalf of Caribbean Food its MANNA Raffle. The MANNA that supports Caribbean ath- Delights / Royal Caribbean Bak- (medical attention and nutri- letes at the Penn Relays in Phila- ery, TJB’s founding partner, by tion now for athletes), raffle delphia, has launched its 2018 Janice Julian, marketing/public offers a grand prize of five days program at what it described as relations officer. “They are cel- / four nights at the all-inclu- “a well-attended event” at Sandz ebrating 40 years in business, 24 sive Sandals Jamaica, coupled Bar & Grille in Queens. of which have been committed with a Catamaran Cruise, cour- TJB said on Friday that the in part to TJB around the Penn tesy Island Routes and a US$800 April 12 event “announced the Relays,” the statement said. air-fare travel voucher. It raises organization’s activities lead- It said the official launch of funds mainly to outfit schools in ing into the Penn Relays, which Romain Virgo, as ambassador Jamaica with defibrillators. forms a part of its communi- of the organization for 2018- Akelia Lawrence Maitland, ty outreach and fundraising 2019, was the highlight of the Jamaica Diaspora advisory efforts.” evening and was presented by Board Member, NE Chapter, A special welcome was VP Records’ Aaron Talbot. spearheaded an impromptu fun- extended to the Consul General TJB said Romain has com- draising moment that raised of Jamaica to New York, Trudy mitted part-proceeds from the over US$1,500 on the spot and Deans, her Trinidadian counter- download of the song, “Still,” “sparked donations at teamja- part, Kiva Clark, TJB said. from the album, “Lovesick,” to maicabickle.org,” said TJB. It said that in order to set the organization. He will make In his remarks Jamaican the tone and highlight Jamaica’s an appearance at this year’s Irwine Clare, TJB chief executive dominance in track and field, Penn Relays. officer, thanked founding part- the video of Jamaica’s Aisha “At only $1.29 per download, ner Caribbean Food Delights/ Praught’s (surprising) win in this is an opportunity for many Royal Caribbean Bakery for “24 the Steeple Chase at the Com- people to help with the efforts years of solid support.” monwealth Games was shown of TJB,” said Richard Lue, direc- He also highlighted the cal- “to much applause by Jamaica’s tor of business development, VP endar of events leading up to the Consul General and the audi- Records. “Let’s make ‘Still,’ the three-day Penn Relays, which ence.” most downloaded reggae song culminates on the last Saturday “Ms. Clarke was welcomed by ever in one week, so that we can in April, and closed by expressing the video of Trinidadian Michelle make a significant contribution gratitude to all who supports the S en. K evin P arker w ith Tru d y D eans (left), Jam aica s Co nsul Lee Ayhe winning the 100m at on the behalf of VP Records, organization, especially those in G eneral to N ew Y o rk, and K iva Clarke, Trinid ad & To bag o s the Commonwealth game to her Romain and the fans.” attendance. Co nsul G eneral to N ew Y o rk. Team Jam aica B ickle 12 to 3 PM TheThe TimeTime isis Now!Now! PRESIDENT MARCIA V. KEIZS extends congratulations and invites all students accepted to York College for Fall 2018 to attend the AcceptedAccepted StudentsStudents ReceptionReception Sunday, April 29th Noon to 3 pm Learn about exciting research opportunities, internships, and majors offered at York College. Tour our modern 50-acre campus and speak with faculty, admissions and financial aid counselors. We look forward to seeing you!

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J ust like the fl ames of a fi re, the sun can cause serious burns, even second- and third-degree ones. A second-degree burn causes not only damage to the epidermis, or the outer layer of skin, but extends deeper into the dermis as well. A third-degree burn Applying suf cient amounts of sunscreen with a minimum sun protection factor of 30 can help adults and children reduce seriously harms the entire epidermis and dermis, their risk for skin cancer. as well as nerves and fatty tissue contained within, according to The Children’s Hospital of W isconsin. B ecause the epidermis and hair follicles are destroyed, new skin will not grow. Sunburn can occur after roughly 15 to 3 0 min- S nb rn and skin cancerutes of exposure to the sun. The burn itself may not show up for hours later, which is why people often unburn can be a painful, ple associate sunburn with skin the damaged cells that can lead to think they’ve avoided a burn. The results of sun- unsightly consequence of that peels or blisters, but any skin cancer. burn are often pain, redness, and potential blister- too much unprotected time that turns pink or red in the sun B ut j ust because a sunburn ing, depending on the level of damage. Although spent in the sun. B ut sunburn is has been sunburnt. victim’s skin peels post-sunburn there is no specifi c treatment for sunburn, there more than j ust a temporary nui- does not mean that person has are some remedies that can help the pain and help sance. According to the Skin A m I alw ays vulnerable necessarily dodged the skin can- to speed up recovery. Cancer Foundation, sunburn can to sunburn? cer bullet. Some damage may re- Drink plenty of water. Damaged skin may cause long-lasting damage to the Though many people may only main after skin peels, and that re- not be able to properly inhibit the loss of moisture skin and increase a person’s risk get sunburns on hot days, that’s maining damage can still make from the body, resulting in dehydration. Drinking of developing skin cancer. not because the skin is not sus- sunburn sufferers vulnerable to water can replenish fl uids needed for comfort and Sunburn tends to be so com- ceptible to sunburn year-round. skin cancer. health. mon, particularly during the In fact, sunburn can occur any Over-the-counter pain medications may al- warmer months of the year, that time of year because it’s caused I ve been sunburned. leviate the stubborn pain. If the pain is very se- many people may consider it a by ultraviolet radiation, which N ow w hat? vere, consult a physician, who might feel prescrip- relatively harmless by-product has nothing to do with the tem- A sunburn, even a particularly tion-strength pain relievers are necessary. There of spending time outside under perature. Many people only spend bad sunburn, does not guarantee also are topical pain-relief sprays that temporarily the sun. B ut the U nited K ing- time outdoors on hot days; hence, a person will develop skin cancer. dull the pain and cool the skin. dom-based charitable organiza- the reason they may only suffer B ut frequent sunburns increase Use cool, wet compresses. L otions that soothe tion Cancer R esearch U K notes sunburn in late spring and sum- a person’s risk of the disease, so can also be helpful and reduce swelling. 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Experts say that anyone who has more than 100 moles is at greater risk for melanoma than others. K nowing one’s skin and being aware of any changes is key to detecting skin can- Screening methods that cer much more promptly. U nderstanding the AB CDEs of detecting melanoma and the “U gly Duckling” sign are important strategies for detecting skin cancer. Here’s can detect cancer earl what you should know: U gly D uckling sign ancer does not discriminate based on race, gen- cer R esearch U K . It is not possible to know them all, This concept was introduced in 19 9 8 and re- der, or age, and many people have been or know but generally people are good at recognizing when lates to the observation that nevi, or moles, on the someone who has been diagnosed with this po- they’re feeling normal and when they’re exhibiting body tend to look like one another — much like tentially deadly disease. symptoms that suggest something is awry. K now- all the ducklings in a fl ock will resemble one an- Cancer is often unpredictable, but many cancers ing oneself and knowing when something seems other. However, a mole that is unlike the other, can be found in the early stages before they have had strange can help men and women advocate for their or an “ugly duckling,” may indicate the presence the chance to metastasize. In many instances, the own health. of melanoma. Nevi may present in different pat- earlier cancer is detected, the more treatable it is, Individuals should feel comfortable address- terns, which are deemed “normal” to a particular according to the American Cancer Society. ing their concerns with a physician and asking if person. An outlier, or a mole that doesn’t fi t the People often wonder what they can do to protect screening methods or other tests may be applicable pattern, could raise a red fl ag. The outlier may themselves against cancer. R outine screenings are in certain situations. be darker than surrounding moles or it may be one of the most effective ways to combat cancer: smaller. O ther cancer tests What is a cancer screening? B ecause screening and testing comes with cer- ABCDE The National Cancer Institute says cancer screen- tain risks and the possibility for false positives or The U gly Duckling sign is often used with an- ings check for cancer in people who have no symp- negatives, not to mention sometimes exorbitant other diagnostic tool called AB CDE. This is an ac- toms. Common cancer screenings include colonos- costs, patients and doctors often discuss the pros ronym for the detection steps: Asymmetry, B or- copies, sigmoidoscopies, mammograms, Pap tests, and cons of cancer screenings before going forward der, Color, Diameter, and Evolving. visual skin examinations, and any preventative vi- with the tests. Imaging procedures may be used in Asymmetry: If an imaginary line is drawn sual or tactile examinations of parts of the body for conj unction with lab tests to rule out certain can- through the middle of the mole and the two halves lumps and abnormalities. cers. Such procedures include: of the mole do not match up, this could be a warn- O ther screening tests can include specifi c blood CT scan: an X -ray image of internal organs. ing sign. Normal spots tend to be symmetrical. tests, such as Prostate-Specifi c Antigen for prostate Nuclear scan (radionuclide scan): a special- Border: The borders of early melanoma tend cancer, CA-12 5 for ovarian cancer, and the alpha-fe- ized radioactive scan to create pictures of bones and to be j agged or notched, while regular moles have toprotein blood test used in conj unction with an ul- organs. even borders. trasound to detect liver cancer. Ultrasound: use of radio waves to map out inter- Color: A mole with multiple colors might be Cancer screenings are not always part of annual nal images. melanoma. physicals. However, doctors may suggest screenings PET scan: use of a tracer inj ection to map how Diameter: Melanomas tend to be larger than based on patients’ family histories or other risk fac- tissues are working, among other tests. the diameter of a pencil eraser. L arge spots should tors. In addition, some doctors may recommend can- Doctors may also recommend biopsies, which re- be investigated. cer screenings as their patients age, as age is one of move a small portion of tissue to test for cancer. Evolving: If a mole starts to change all of a the biggest risk factors for many cancers. Men and women curious about cancer screenings sudden by growing or changing color, or even if it should consult with their doctors and ask pertinent simply feels different, see a doctor. H ow people can be health questions about potential side effects, preparing “W hen in doubt, check it out” can be applied to advocates for screenings and interpreting the results. Taking detecting skin cancer. It is better to be safe than There are more than 2 00 types of cancer that charge of one’s health can help catch cancer in its sorry, especially when considering that early de- can cause many different symptoms, advises Can- earliest stages. tection can save lives in the event of melanoma.

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Co d d ett says the full tim e po sitio n allow s h er to be a vo ice fo r black w o m en in the w riters ro o m . Comedienne lands on HBO

By Alexandra Simon She’s now on to premium television! A Brooklyn comedienne and founder and organizer of the borough’s annual Kwanzaa Crawl, recently landed a role as a writer on a new HBO late night show. East Flatbush native Kerry Coddett is a staff writer on “Wyatt Cenac’s Problem ROYAL Areas,” a show that tackles police brutal- ity and various pressing global subjects. As the only black female on an eight- member writing team, Coddett, who has

Continued on Page 46 Romain Virgo REGGAE tops the chart S ting and S h ag g y perfo rm at the R o yal Albert H all in Lo nd o n o n S aturd ay April 21, 2018, fo r a co ncert to By Alexandra Simon celebrate the 9 2nd birthd ay o f B ritain s Q u een E lizabeth II. Jo h n S tillw ell / P o o l via Asso ciated P ress Reggae artist Romain Virgo scored a number one on Billboard’s reggae charts last week with his album “Lovesick.” It is Shagg gets B omb astic honoring B ritain s Q ueen not the first time the artist’s project has charted, but this was his highest rank yet. The thrilled singer said his latest By Vinette K. Pryce entered the royal box at the Royal the performance of a former United album is his best yet, and the outcome Who knew that Jamaican dance- Albert Hall, 50-year-old Orville Rich- States marine and celebrated island of this achievement is a huge win, espe- hall deejay Shaggy would be among ard Burrell AKA Shaggy was among native. cially since his earlier shots at the chart the select roster of artists invited to the select talent waiting to perform The young prince watched know- never went beyond that, he said. hail Queen Elizabeth II on her 92nd for the longest ruling monarch in ingly as he did during a visit to “It’s a blessing and something that birthday. the world. Jamaica where he kissed the hand of I’m very happy and excited about,” said Like the coarse-talking, Grammy- Reportedly, he spared little from Rita Marley, the avowed queen of reg- Romain Virgo. “I’ve tried a few times winning reggae recorder, many would his usually seductive routine, affirm- gae, danced to the infectious beat and and some of them went to number 15 or concede “It wasn’t me.” ing himself “Mr. Lover, lover…” as challenged Olympian Usain Bolt to a seven, but none have to gone to number However, last Saturday when Brit- he gyrated to his hit track “Mr. Bom- 100-metre dash. one. This is my first album to reach that ish monarchs — the Duke of Cam- bastic.” Her royal highness — as she and I’m happy about it because I feel like bridge, Prince Charles, his son Prince Allegedly, the American, bride- referred — might have blushed but it’s my best to date, and the one I felt Harry and fiancé Meghan Markle and to-be princess smiled broadly “look- must have regained majestic disposi- most confident about.” her majesty the queen of England ing rather bemused” as she watched Continued on Page 46 Continued on Page 46

BQ Caribbean Life, Apr. 27–May. 03, 2018 4 5 ROYAL REGGAE Continued from Page 45 ing-in ceremony at Kings tion when Shaggy sang “Angel,” House in Jamaica as nationals a tamer, less demonstrative throughout the island and in TOP 10 composition. the diaspora witnessed the live Shaggy proved to be more streamed internet broadcast. SINGLES than a one-hit wonder. Joined “So amazing how this world in duet with Sting he also per- was made formed “Don’t Make Me Wait,” I wonder if GOD is a woman Meant To Be 1 from their collaborative album The gift of life astounds me Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line “44/871.” to this day The Middle The two also serenaded the I give it up for the woman 2 Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey long lifer and matriarch singing She’s the constant wind that the pop star’s mega hit, “Every fills my sail God’s Plan 3 Breath You Take.” Ohhhhhh that woman Drake Produced by the BBC, a With her smile and her concert aired live on television style,my Never Be The Same throughout the United King- She’ll protect like a child 4 Camila Cabello dom also featured Tom Jones, That’s a woman Perfect Shawn Mendes, Kylie Minogue, She’ll put a smile upon yah 5 Craig David, Anne-Marie and face Ed Sheeran B ritain s Q u een E lizabeth II, surro und ed by m em bers o f the South Africa’s acapella singing And take you to that (ah) ro yal fam ily, takes h er seat at the R o yal Albert H all in Lo n- Finesse group, Ladysmith Black Mam- higher place 6 Bruno Mars & Cardi B d o n o n S aturd ay April 21, 2018, fo r a co ncert to celebrate bazo. So don’t you under estimate the 9 2nd birthd ay o f Q u een E lizabeth II. Pray For Me Perhaps the most high pro- The strength of a woman And rew P arso ns / P o o l via Asso ciated P ress 7 The Weeknd & Kendrick Lamar file performance the deejay had The strength of a woman ever been billed Shaggy previ- Woke up this morning Whatever It Takes ously took center stage in his I got up with the scent of a And it’s just too hard to ance at the Grammy awards 8 Imagine Dragons homeland on Jan, 5, 2012 when woman resist held here this year at Madison he regaled with his “Strength Jus picture if you could what What a woman” Square Garden. New Rules 9 of A Woman” to celebrate Por- life would be Later this week, the pair is Dua Lipa tia Simpson Miller’s historic Ain’t much good without a Shaggy and Sting have been booked on the daytime televi- Lights Down Low achievement becoming the first woman making the rounds since the sion talk show, “The View.” 10 MAX Featuring gnash female prime minister there. She can nag and be a con- beginning of 2018. They are also purported- At that time, Shaggy’s ode stant pain They first appeared together ly billed for ABC-TV’s “Good to the influential, Caribbean, Ohhhh that woman in Half-Way-Tree, Kingston per- Morning America’s Summer political female invited digni- But those hips she’s got me forming the infectious track. Concert Series” in Central Park taries and leaders to a swear- whipped They also made an appear- next month. TOP 10 ALBUMS Comedy Romain Virgo leads Ember 1 Breaking Benjamin Continued from Page 45 Continued from Page 45 Rearview Town 2 often been critical about the He credits more dedication Jason Aldean lack of black women in media, towards his music, and a clear- The Greatest Showman says her new gig allows her to er creative sense for the album’s 3 Soundtrack be the voice for black women in reception and success. Previous the writers room, and a dream albums combined several of his Invasion Of Privacy come true, she said. singles into one. But Virgo and 4 Cardi B “For me, speaking up for his creative team went a differ- black women and our lack of Co d d ett says the full tim e ent route, and it paid off. PTX Presents: Top Pop, Vol. 1 representation is a complicated po sitio n allow s her to be a “In terms of the work we put 5 Pentatonix thing, but I put in hours into vo ice fo r black w o m en in the into this one album, we had a R o m ain V irg o at the Acad - The Tree Of Forgiveness my work and it’s been an inter- w riters ro o m . lot of direction and the songs em y o f Co untry Music H o n- 6 John Prine esting journey,” said Coddett. were doing well put together o rs show in N ashville, Tenn. “To be part of a late night show — in my other projects they Asso ciated P ress / Mark H u m ph rey, Ledger (EP) now — it’s nuts and it’s my felt more like compilations,” F ile 7 was also one of several women Ledger destiny.” tapped to audition for the show he said. “This time around we Having contributed to a few when producers responded to didn’t look at the album to DAMN. other television shows, Coddett outcry with a search for a new create each song as a single — and it’s been taking off.” 8 Kendrick Lamar was invited to write an episode cast member, eventually hir- our whole aim was to see if we Virgo will be in the city this My Dear Melancholy, (EP) for a new show, and within two ing the now departed Sasheer could produce something with weekend making promotional 9 The Weeknd weeks learned that was chosen Zamata. However, she stands nothing but big songs.” stops and appearances on sev- to work full time for “Problem by her criticism and calling out And fan reaction has been eral local radio stations. And Lemonade 10 Areas,” she said. diversity quite supportive. Songs such as this June, he will make his Beyonce When controversy arose “I wrote that first clapback “Still” and “Now” are a few of debut at the annual Groovin’ in about the lack of black female about Saturday Night Live, and the tracks many love, and par- the Park concert at Roy Wilkins representation on Saturday I said it’s not that black women ticularly “Trouble,” he added. Park in Queens. Presented by Night Live in 2013, Coddett aren’t ready for SNL, SNL isn’t “My song ‘Trouble’ really “I’m excited about doing wrote an opinion piece for The ready for black women,” she stands out and it gets a lot of ‘Groovin’ in the Park’ — it’s Atlantic criticizing the late said. “It was a weird turn of feedback — people truly sup- going to be my first time per- wireless night show for having casted events because I was one of port it,” said Virgo. “It’s a song forming on that stage, and I’m few black women in its close to the women they called back to that when you hear it, you nat- hoping we carry that “Love- four decades of running. But she audition.” urally just feel like vibing to it sick” vibe there too,” he said.

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Upon landing in France, the doughboys are immediately dis- “Sgt. Stubby: An Ameri- patched to the Western Front. can Hero” While stuck in the trenches, Fair (1 star) Robert and Stubby are befriend- Rated PG for peril, action ed by a grizzled French vet (Ger- and mature themes ard Depardieu) who shares his Running time: 85 min- survival tips and some home- utes cooked cuisine. Production Studios: Fun Then, when the Germans Academy Media Group attack, Stubby exhibits extreme Distributor: Fun Academy valor, between fighting the Motion Pictures enemy and saving wounded sol- diers. We only have a blow-by- blow of all of the above because Robert reportedly was a prolific By Kam Williams writer whose sister Margaret Ads for “Sgt. Stubby: An presumably preserved all his let- American Hero” bill the film ters home for posterity. as “The Incredible True Story And now, thanks to director of America’s Top Underdog.” Richard Lanni, the decorated Yet, the movie itself features pooch’s battlefield exploits have this contrary disclaimer, albeit A scene fro m S g t. Stubby: An Am erican H ero . w w w .im d b.co m been belatedly adapted to the at the end and in small print: big screen. Honestly, it’s hard for “Although based on historical this critic to know what to make events, all characters appearing about this animated adventure is unfolds in New Haven, Con- When it’s time for the sol- of this movie. in this work are fictitious. Any how it goes out of its way during necticut in 1917 which is where diers to ship out, Robert bids Is it merely an innocent, resemblance to real persons is the closing credits to authen- we find her brother Robert his pet adieu, but the industri- inspirational buddy flick or is it purely coincidental.” ticate the tall tale via archival (Logan Lerman) enlisting in the ous canine somehow stows away an Army recruiting tool target- I suppose that in this age of photos of the decorated pooch Army out of a sense of patriotic aboard the vessel headed over- ing innocent tykes? Who knows? fake news it was just a matter and the soldier who purportedly duty. During basic training, the seas. When discovered, Stubby regardless, this supposedly ‘true of time before we’d be wrestling adopted him. young buck private starts feed- is lucky that Colonel Ty (Jim story’ is the cinematic equiva- with whether or not a picture The faux World War I mem- ing a mangy stray that looks Pharr) makes him the brigade’s lent of not just fake news, but passing itself off as factual might oir, narrated by Margaret Con- like a mix of Bulldog and Boston mascot and issues him a set of very fake news. actually be phony. What’s weird roy (Helena Bonham Carter), Terrier. dog tags. Wag the dog! Independent & Foreign Films

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Men s 200m g o ld m ed alist Trinid ad and To bag o s Jereem R ich ard s at the 2018 Co m m o nw ealth G am es, Australia. Asso ciated P ress / Mark S chiefelbein Trini gold By Azad Ali Trinidad and Tobago came away with three medals — two gold and one silver — in the recent Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia. Sprinter Michelle Lee-Ayhee took gold in the women’s 100m, while Jereem Richards, 24, won gold in the men’s 200-meter final and Dylan Carter got silver in the men’s 50m butterfly. Richards and Anguilla-born Zharnel Hughes, representing England, crossed the finish line in 20.12 seconds but CRICKET Hughes was initially declared the win- Continued on Page 5 0 Russell back with a bang FUNDRAISER

By Azad Ali West Indies Twenty20 star Andre Russell — who returned after serving a one-year anti-doping ban — has shown he still remains a top all-rounder as he blasted 88 off 36 deliveries for Kolkata W est Ind ies player E vin Lew is seen h ere batting fo r the Mu m bai Ind ians d uring the V IVO IPL cricket T20 Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Pre- m atch ag ainst R o yal Ch alleng ers B ang alore in Mum bai, Ind ia, Tu esd ay, April 17, 2018. mier League (IPL) recently, the highest Asso ciated P ress / R ajanish K akad e ever scored in the league by a number seven batsman or lower. During his innings, Russell belted a W indies stars to face W orld XI in London four and 11 sixes — equaling the record for the most sixes in an individual By Azad Ali Andre Russell and Evin Lewis — selector Courtney Browne said, innings of less than a 100. Several West Indies stars are were selected for the May 31 con- “We welcome the return of the He also struck Windies teammate included in a 13-man squad for test at the historic Lord’s Ground. players who missed the Pakistan Dwayne Bravo, hitting the right-arm next month’s hurricane relief The high-profile quartet missed series and are delighted to recall fast bowler for 41 runs in three overs Twenty20 International against a the three-match series in Pakistan Andre Russell to the squad, as we which led to 50 runs overall to beat Rest of the World XI in London. earlier this month, forcing selec- believe he will have a key role in Chennai Super Kings. Captain Carlos Braithwaite — tors to send a depleted squad. our white ball cricket.” It was his only second game back along with superstars Chris Gayle, Cricket West Indies (CWI) chief Continued on Page 5 0 Continued on Page 5 0 BQ Caribbean Life, Apr. 27–May. 03, 2018 4 T&T gold

Continued from Page 49 ner after a photo finish. But the 22-year-old was disquali- fied after his left arm made contact with Richards, the 2017 IAAF World Championships bronze medalist. Meanwhile, veteran St. Lucia jumper Levern Spencer made history for her country when she won a gold medal in the women’s high jump competition. Spencer ended her nation’s frus- trating 56-year wait for a Common- wealth Games gold medal.

W est Ind ies Carlos B raithw aite w alks o ff the eld after being ru n o ut d u ring the rst Tw enty20 internatio nal cricket m atch ag ainst Ind ia, S aturd ay, Aug . 27, 2016 , in Lau d erhill, Fla. Asso ciated P ress / Lynne S lad ky, F ile CRICKET FUNDRAISER FOR STADIA

Continued from Page 49 dad’s spinner Sunil Narine and all- The West Indies will take on a Rest W o m en s 100m g o ld m ed alist rounder Kieron Pollard, who are of the World XI, led by England white Trinidad and Tobago s Michelle- Wicketkeeper Denesh Ramdhin playing in the Indian Premier League ball skipper Eoin Morgan. Lee Ahye o n the po d ium at Carra- and fast bowler Keemo Paul have (ILP). Funds from the match will go ra S tad ium d uring the 2018 Co m - kept their places after encouraging Veteran batsman Marlon Samuels, towards helping to rebuild stadia in m o nw ealth G am es o n the G o ld performances at both the regional the only senior player on the Paki- the Caribbean damaged by Hurri- Co ast, Australia, Tuesd ay, April 10, and international levels. stan tour, has been retained on the canes Irma and Maria last Septem- 2018. Asso ciated P ress / Mark S chiefelbein Still missing, however, are Trini- squad. ber. Wisden Cricketer of the Year Russell Shai Hope wins prestigious award

By Azad Ali made 147 and 118 not out to inspire West Indies batting star Barba- them to a famous win in the second dian Shai Hope has been named by at Headingly. the prestigious Wisden as one of its He was the first player in 534 five Cricketers of the Year. first-class matches to score two cen- Hope, 24, was joined by England turies in a game there. Women’s World Cup-winning trio Until that Test, the right-handed of Heather Knight, Anya Shrubsole Hope had made one half century in and Nat Sciver, along with Essex 21 innings and was averaging just fast bowler Jamie Porter. overall 18. Hope enjoyed a breakthrough year Hope was the first player in 127 in international cricket last year, years of first class cricket at Head- And re R ussell bats fo r K o lkata scoring centuries in both innings ingly to achieve the feat. K nig ht R id ers. of the second Test against England The Barbadian batsman is the Asso ciated P ress / P arthi B han as West Indies beat the hosts by five first West Indies player since Marlon wickets after chasing down 322 on Samuels in 2013 to be named to the Continued from Page 49 the final day at Leeds. honor roll. following his ban for a positive drug “Shai Hope produced one of the test, a violation for which he was individual performances of the W est Ind ies S hai H o pe plays a sho t subsequently banned by anti-doping year,” said Almanack Editor Law- ag ainst Ind ia d uring their fth O D I authorities in Jamaica last year. rence Booth. at the S abina P ark cricket g ro und in Russell said he is now fit and After West Indies had been beaten K ing ston, Jam aica, T h ursd ay, July 6 , confident to continue his successful in the first Test at Edgbaston, Hope 2017. Asso ciated P ress / R icard o Mazalan, F ile return. 50 Caribbean Life, Apr. 27–May. 03, 2018 BQ Elton Dharry to fight Oscar Mojica in Queens By Tangerine Clarke training to work. on, who scored a magnificent Thirty-two-year-old title Despite his soft-spoken TKO win over Robles in 2015, fighter, Guyanese Elton ‘The demeanor, this prizefight- according to reports. Bully’ Dharry said he trains er who trains at Brooklyn’s Dharry, who no doubt extremely hard and is confi- renowned Gleeson’s Gym, is received good advice when dent he will hammer his Mexi- ready for a showdown with the he met former heavy weight can opponent, Oscar Mojica, Texas-based Mojica. He brings champion, Evander Holy- when the two meet in the ring a wealth of experience to the field — sounds confident that on May 18, in what will be ring and packs a punch. He this fight will be a ‘Thriller in Dharry’s 29th professional won the WBC CABOFE title, Queens” as the hype continues fight. and 10 others in a row. to attract boxing fans from The bantamweight, who He told this reporter that everywhere. Reports states began his career at age 11 in he has spent many years of his Dharry is out to prove that the rural village of Leguan on life fighting to represent Guy- his last fights were no fluke, the Essequibo River, Guyana, ana, in the hardest sport in the and Guyanese, and fans alike, has an impressive record of 14 world, and he hopes to gain the who are lining up for a front- knockouts, and is expected to support of Guyanese, when he row seat would not be disap- thrill fans at Amazura Hall, represents them in the upcom- pointed. 91-12 144th Place in Queens. ing bout. There are six other With ticket sales soaring, The fight time is 7 pm. fights on the card. $60, $75 and $100 ringside, at The Uprising Promotions “I don’t know if I will knock the “Making of Champions” and New Mexican Promotions my opponent out, but I will event — promoters are encour- presentation will showcase the do everything in my power to aging fans to secure their seats skills of the U.S. national fight- do so and win,” said the boxer before they are all gone. er, who turned pro in Guyana who, as recent as March, was Good luck!! Elton. in 2004. on the first Resort World Casi- Pre-sale tickets; call 347- Dharry told Caribbean Life no boxing card, at the Aque- 924-0845 or 347-399-4808. that he prepares himself well, duct in Queens. Follow the boxer on Insta- mentally and physically for “For as long as this fight gram elton_dharry/Twitter every fight and this one will lasts, it will be entertaining,” @elton_dharry/FB fan page E lton T h e B ully D h arry w ith his prize belts. be no different as he puts his said the WBC title champi- Elton Dharry. E lto n D h arry F acebo o k

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