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By Tequila Minsky On April 20, immigrant activists will march from Grand Army Plaza over the Brooklyn Bridge to Times Square in a “Days of Out- rage” demonstration, push- ing back against this govern- EXPANDS ment’s brutal policies toward immigrants — particularly from Africa, Haiti and Latin Trinidad, America. Demanding permanent residency for Temporary Pro- Guyana tected Status (TPS) and DACA — Deferred Action for Child- hood Arrivals holders, and the worry about Continued on Page 8 Venezuelan Cabinet refugees

By Bert Wilkinson reshuffle Two Caribbean Community countries with close borders to Venezuela are beginning to pay By Azad Ali greater attention to an increase Jamaica’s Prime Minister in the number of Venezuelans Andrew Holness recently crossing into the two nations, reshuffled his Cabinet and seeking food, jobs, shelter and Minister of National Security medical services as the economic after just two years in office. and political situation at home He has appointed MP Dr. worsens. Nigel Clarke as the new min- Authorities in Guyana and ister of Finance and Public Trinidad in particular, say that Service. they are now being asked to cater Former Finance Minis- for large numbers of economic ter, Audley Shaw, has been refugees seeking help outside of assigned to the Ministry of Venezuela and moves to arrest, Industry, Commerce, Agri- charge and deport those who culture and Fisheries. entered the countries illegally are Dr. Clarke will get support not necessarily working as others from Fyval Williams, who are showing up with each pass- was appointed minister with- ing day. out portfolio in the Finance In recent months, Guyana’s Ministry. health ministry has sent addi- Clarke’s appointment tional medical staff to severalf came a few weeks after he bordering districts with Venezue- won a by-election in the Grenada takes gold la to deal with arrivals, asking for constituency of St. Andrew treatment for illnesses ranging North West for the ruling Decathlon gold medalist Grenada’s Lindon Victor on the podium at Carrara Stadium from malaria to fevers to mal- party. during the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Australia, Tuesday, April nutrition. 10, 2018. See story on Page 51. Associated Press / Mark Schiefelbein Dr. Horace Chung is now The military and police have Continued on Page 12 Continued on Page 8 New 2018 Toyota New 2018 Toyota Corolla LE YOU RAV4 LE AWD $ 03 $ 42

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2 Caribbean Life, Apr. 13–Apr. 19, 2018 BQ Clarke urges Black women to practice ‘self-care’ By Nelson A. King Brooklyn congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke wants Black women to make themselves “the priority,” urging that Daniel Glover they practice “self-care.” United Nations / Amanda Voisard, File “For generations, Black women have been on the frontlines of many battles. From the Civil Rights Movement to the Women’s Rights March, we have quite literally put our bodies on the line to Calls for protect our men, our families, our communities and one another, and are often taken for granted,” said Clarke, representative for the 9th Congressional ‘Marshall District in addressing the 5th Annual Shirley Chisholm Women’s Empower- ment Conference Saturday at Brook- lyn’s Medgar Evers College. “But our magic is no longer free,” Plan’ added the daughter of Jamaican immigrants. “Now more than ever, Black women must focus on our selves. We By Nelson A. King must make ourselves the priority. And, Emerging from its recently suc- we must practice self-care. cessful “Marshall Plan” symposium, “If we are going to talk about the economic summit and national town self-esteem of Black women, we must hall meeting, April 3-4, in Newark, acknowledge the impact of the daily NJ, the Black New York-based group, messages we are bombarded with, that Institute of the Black World 21st tell us that we are not brilliant, beauti- From left, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, Public Advocate Letitia James, Century (IBW), is calling for a “bold ful, powerful and capable,” Clarke con- Dr. Una Clarke and Council Member Laurie Cumbo. and innovative 21st Century Mar- tinued. Ofﬁ ce of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke shall Plan” to rebuild urban America She said these messages have left and to support Newark’s quest to “an imprint on generations of Black become a “Model City.” women. by the Caribbean Research Center at Conference organizers said the cent- IBW said on Tuesday that the “But we are phenomenal women, Medgar Evers College and co-sponsored er documents and publishes implemen- Newark events were dedicated to are we not?” she asked patrons. “For by Black Women for Fairness, Equity tation of policies that benefit the com- the memory of Dr. Martin Luther every negative image, there’s a Shirley and Justice. munity in general, especially women. King, Jr. on the 50th Anniversary of Chisholm, Maya Angelou, Tameka Mal- According the objectives, the confer- Public Advocate Letitia James his martyrdom in Memphis, TN and lory, Maxine Waters, Kamala Harris and ence gave the community, among other received this year’s Shirley Chisholm were consistent with IBW’s ongo- Michelle Obama. things an “opportunity to bring to the Award for a Lifetime of Contributions to ing efforts to highlight the United “For every culture vulture, for every attention of the Caribbean Research Humanity. Clarke was the 2016 hono- Nations Decade for People of African appropriator, there is a content creator,” Center at Medgar Evers College major ree. Descent. Clarke added. issues that affect the community, so The late Shirley Anita Chisholm (née Scores of African American com- The conference, held under the that the center can include those issues St. Hill; Nov. 30, 1924 – Jan. 1, 2005), munity economic development spe- theme, “Women Self-Esteem: A Light in working groups that seek solutions was born in Brooklyn to a Barbadian cialists, urban planners, commu- Shining in the Dark,” was sponsored to/or remediation of those issues.” mother and a Guyanese father. nity organizers, and scholar/activists along with leaders from the civil rights, faith and business communities gathered to discuss a wide range of strategies for revitalizing urban Antigua, Romania establish diplomatic relations communities across the country, IBW said. It said several participants cited By Nelson A. King framework for Antigua and Barbuda Romania beginning in fall 2018. the success of the US Government’s Antigua and Barbuda said on Mon- and Romania to begin exploring areas Areas of study include medicine, Marshall Plan in the 1950s, a $19 day, April 9 that it has established dip- of mutual interest,” the statement pharmaceutical studies and public billion program that assisted in lomatic relations with Romania. said, adding that Webson “expressed administration, the statement said. rebuilding Europe after the devasta- An Antigua and Barbuda govern- his satisfaction with this step taken It said the establishment of diplo- tion of World War II. ment statement said both countries by the two countries, noting that the matic relations with Romania is “part IBW said Whitney M. Young, exec- signed a joint communiqué in this communiqué would allow for more of the wider thrust of the government utive director of the National Urban regard, on April 5, at the Permanent bilateral interaction including in areas of Antigua and Barbuda to pursue new League, first proposed a “Domestic Mission of Antigua and Barbuda to the of agriculture, economic cooperation partnerships with the aim of advanc- Marshall Plan” in 1964. United Nations. and education. ing the country’s economic growth Since then, IBW said the Urban Dr. Walton Webson, ambassador and Jinga “signaled his government’s and development.” League has been at the forefront in permanent representative of Antigua interest in having a mutually sup- The statement said Romania is a advocating the Marshall Plan idea and Barbuda to the United Nations, portive relationship with Antigua and candidate for a non-permanent seat and recently released a “Main Street and Ion Jinga, ambassador and perma- Barbuda,” the statement said. of the UN Security Council for the Marshall Plan” under the current nent representative of Romania to the It said the Romanian government term 2020-2021, with elections to be president and chief executive officer United Nations signed a communiqué. will provide scholarships to nationals held at UN headquarters in New York Marc Morial. “The communiqué now provides a of Antigua and Barbuda to study in in 2019.

BQ Caribbean Life, Apr. 13–Apr. 19, 2018 3 Updated daily at www.caribbeanlifenews.com CARIBBEAN ROUNDUP THE NEWS FROM BACK HOME

Caribbean The Caribbean Development Bank (CDM) has announced that it will fund a program to enhance capacity for mental health and psychological support in disaster management in the Caribbean. CDB Director of Projects Daniel Best said it is critical that a community’s response to any disaster includes a targeted psychosocial support and mental health component to rebuild individual and social resilience. Best said, “we have witnessed first-hand how feelings of anxiety and distress can result from the inability to tolerate and withstand environmental and social threats and lead to behav- iors, including substance abuse, child and spouse abuse and gender-based violence.” This, he noted, can potentially have a long term debilitating impact on victims and by extension, the development of Small Island Developing States. Best said there is need to update action plans and implement a Carib- bean awareness and communication campaign in preparing for the 2018 Tribute to Haitian Dancer hurricane season. Dancers perform the ceremony of Rada. See story on Page 45. Photo by Tequila Minsky Antigua Prime Minister Gaston Browne has revealed that Antigua and Barbuda had and Community Development Minister world’s 11th largest industrial company Carol Palmer, permanent secretary paid off the twin-island nation’s debt Steve Blackett during a recent address with a market capitalization of 68 bil- in the Ministry of Justice and chair of to the International Monetary Fund of the ruling Democratic Labor Party. lion euros. the National Task Force against Human (IMF). He complained that lesbian, gay, bi- Minister of Natural Resources, Rap- Trafficking said that Jamaica is the first He told a press conference recently sexual, transgender and intersex (LGBT) hael Trotman, recently met the com- English-speaking Caribbean country to that his government had given instruc- people were “badgering” the govern- pany’s Senior Vice President, Guido partner with the UNODC. tions to the Eastern Caribbean Central ment to accept same-sex unions. Zappala and his team She noted that the strong global Bank (ECCB) to make the final pay- But he said that while he was toler- in Guyana where he brand of the UN and the internionally ment of EC$12 million (US$4.4 million) ant of the LGBT community, the DLP received a packaged recognized Brand Jamaica will make to settle the EC$30 million loan in its administration would not cave in to plan of action from the a compelling part- entirety. their demands. company’s representa- nership in the fight Browne said the gov- The New York-based Human Rights tives. against human traf- ernment will no longer Watch suggested that the time had The minister said that ENI, which ficking. be indebted to the IMF come for Barbados to is partly owned by the Italian govern- Palmer said the and that would signal recognize same sex ment, has an excellent track record in combined resources to the national com- marriage and provide terms of safety and good environmental of governments everywhere are more munity and to investors that the Anti- the sort of atmosphere practices and the company has been than enough to secure an aggressive gua economy was strong. in which the LGBT lending its support to other countries and sustained agenda against human The IMF loan was approved back community can live to help develop their renewable energy trafficking. in 2010, under the former Baldwin freely and without fear of persecution capacity. The campaign was officially launched Spencer administration in which the or victimization. Trotman said he will prepare a report last month. current United Progressive Party (UPP) The organization said that Barbados to present to President David Granger leader was finance minister- to support must “repeal Section 9, Chapter 154 of for his consideration. Trinidad the government’s plan to address rising the Sexual Offensive Act of l992, which Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister debt, weak economic growth and the criminalizes consensual same-sex con- Jamaica Dr. Keith Rowley has received a “full effects of the economic crisis. duct.” The Jamaica government has part- report on the details of the mishap” Browne also announced that Ven- nered with the United Nations to launch that occurred at the Organization of ezuela would be writing off a signifi- Guyana the Global Blue Heart Campaign Against American States (OAS) in Washington cant portion of Antigua and Barbuda’s An Italian oil and gas exploration Human Trafficking. DC last month. PetroCaribe debt, which stands at half a company wants to drill for oil in Guyana The campaign is an internation- A short release from billion dollars. if the government gives it permission to al awareness initiative by the United the Office of the Prime carry out exploration offshore. Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Minister stated: “Upon Barbados ENI, which is a multinational oil and (UNODC) to fight human trafficking his return to Trinidad The Barbados government is insist- gas company headquartered in Rome, and its impact on society. from Tobago (where he ing that there would be no same-sex is considered one of the world’s largest It seeks to encourage involvement was for the Easter vacation) Dr. Row- marriage on the Caribbean island. publicly owned oil and gas companies. and inspire action to help stop the ley will receive full details of the OAS This was revealed by Social Care It operates in 79 countries and is the crime. Continued on Page 16

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The rise of is everywhere: in our fish, in What we get now from those and Michael Joyce Providers often smartphones represents an our food, in our oceans, in our agencies is “conflicting find- Matthew Soursourian and regard their data opportunity to bypass reli- waste water treatment systems, ings” and “uncertainties” about Michael Joyce, the Consulta- as a valuable ance on the large datasets and in our public spaces. We the potential impact of plastics- tive Group to Assist the Poor competitive asset, of established providers and use plastics in every part of related chemicals. What we do (CGAP)* obtain data directly from our lives, from single use plas- know is that governments only WASHINGTON DC, April and they take steps consumers. tics, such as bags, bottles, and test or analyze the impacts of 9, 2018 (IPS) - Research to protect it. straws, to our babies’ toys to individual chemicals to deter- increasingly demonstrates Communicating our nylon clothes to our paint. mine the levels of potential- that poor customers, just like about privacy is not Plastic particles and plastic ly life-threatening exposure, other customers, value their a priority microbeads are used in our making it impossible to figure privacy and care deeply about practices provide an oppor- Providers told us that shampoo, toothpaste, soap, and out the combined total load the protection of their per- tunity for regulators to act communicating to custom- millions of other products, all of chemicals from plastics our sonal data. But what do pro- because it means that incen- ers about privacy does not of which contain different kinds babies can safely absorb. viders think about obtaining, tives are aligned between rank highly on their list of of tiny particles of plastic, all of We, the general public, have using, storing and sharing providers and their custom- priorities. Given custom- which come off in our bodies, unleashed this problem on personally identifiable infor- ers. For example, providers ers’ limited attention span our mouths, our scalp and our ourselves without understand- mation? might be willing to accept and the relative importance skin as we use them. And plas- ing the impacts that fossil-fuel Last year, CGAP inter- more robust and potentially of communicating product tic use is on the rise, more than based plastics were having on viewed 26 innovative and expensive data governance value, instructions and pric- 10 percent a year, while indus- our environment or our health. data-centric financial serv- standards imposed by regu- ing, privacy does not always try titans build more and more Half a century of this “uncon- ices providers in South Asia, lators if the benefits to them rise to the top. Moreover, low profitable plastic factories with trolled experiment” is fast Southeast Asia, Latin Amer- — safer digital assets — are literacy levels and mobile high priced fossil fuels. becoming as serious a problem ica and Sub-Saharan Afri- emphasized. delivery already make it dif- Plastics everywhere was as climate change because no ca, including banks, mobile ficult to explain how a user’s bad enough, but now multi- corner of the earth, no animal, money providers and compa- Data sharing is not data will be used. ple studies have found that 94 no body of water, no human, is nies that provide credit scor- as widespread as These findings support percent of our drinking water immune from its impacts. ing and merchant services. often assumed the idea of moving beyond and 93 percent of sampled bot- The plastics industry, and We asked them what role Despite the hype around a notice and consent model, tled water worldwide are full of our fast food industry which customer data plays in their big data’s potential to trans- which is based on the assump- plastic particles and chemicals, relies on single use plastics, businesses and what they are form finance, we found that tion that users understand including BPA, heavy metals, along with others, perhaps tak- doing to ensure the priva- getting access to transaction- how the provider intends to phthalates, pesticides, PCBs ing a page from Big Tobacco, cy and security of the data al, phone use or demograph- use their data. and other chemicals, many have assured us that every- they collect. Here’s what we ic information held by third of which are linked in animal thing is perfectly fine. Yet many learned. parties (especially mobile Limited data studies as well as some human countries are banning BPA, network operators) remains retention is not studies to cancer, premature phthalates, and other chemi- Data are a guarded a frustration for many young being considered puberty, reduced immunity, cals from plastics in some plas- asset businesses. Most of the providers we birth defects, endocrine dis- tic products, and even industry Providers often regard When mobile network interviewed were not think- ruption, insulin resistance, and is scouring around for suitable their data as a valuable com- operators do sell access, the ing about limiting data reten- other major diseases. And we Continued on Page 12 petitive asset, and they take prices may not be commer- tion. In part, this may reflect steps to protect it. Data reg- cially feasible for start-ups. the fact that many of them ulations, where they exist, Some of the providers we are young companies. But it often drive these protective spoke with have changed may also be because regula- measures. But all providers their business models due tions are not always in place have reason to invest in secu- to pricing issues, decreasing to force providers to devel- rity due to the possibility of their reliance on third-party op official policies. Where Founded 1990 • Published by Community News Group a data breach and the desire data. data regulations do exist, Corporate Headquarters: One Metrotech Center North, Suite 1001, Brooklyn, NY 11201 to preserve their competitive Many firms also recognize some mandate that data be CEO: Les Goodstein advantages. that relying on a third-party retained for only as long as PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER: Jennifer Goodstein These drivers of business source for data creates a risk Continued on Page 12 ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: Ralph D’Onofrio EDITOR EMERITUS: Kenton Kirby ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Kevin Williams REPORTER: Alexandra Simon LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are welcome from all readers. They should be addressed care of this newspaper to the Editor, Contributing Writers: Azad Ali, Tangerine Clarke, Patrick Horne, Nelson King, Tequila Minsky, Vinette K. 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10 Caribbean Life, Apr. 13–Apr. 19, 2018 BQ Latin America’s 1st ever black female VP — A Jamaican? On April 1, when jokesters, pranksters and April foolers of the day tricked family and friends Inside Life with carefully constructed mis- deeds, in the Central American By Vinette K. Pryce nation of Costa Rica, Epsy Ale- jandra Campbell Barr was elected the very, first of her race won by a landslide to serve with Costa Ricans, saying she was to win the second-most sought Carlos Alvarado (no relation), “proudly” one of them and urged after seat in government. president-elect and strong sup- them to vote “for an inclusive Back in the day, on a show porter of same-sex marriage Costa Rica, a Costa Rica where dubbed “The A-Team” Mr. and LGBT rights whipped him we have a place.” T would offer a cautionary despite his right-wing preaching This feminist candidate also response to adversaries saying and championing the cause of reached out to women, inform- “Pity the fool,” to anyone doubt- conservatism. ing them they are the “driving his mettle and might. The loser promised to main- ing force of 21st-century Costa However, the date also marked tain a status quo with regard to Rica.” Easter, the Christian celebration any reforms that would empow- She vowed to narrow the gen- of a resurrection recorded in the er the homosexual community der pay gap. Bible as a catalyst to transforma- there. On the fabled day — this year tion, spiritual reconciliation and He allegedly also feuded with which marked levity and holi- atonement. the electoral tribunal, which ness — news of the election of On the Sunday when all the scolded him for failing to submit the vice-president overshadowed Epsy Campbell Barr, vice president of Costa Rica 2018-2022 votes were tallied and the final financial declarations properly. that of the youngest elected pres- www.en.wikipedia.org count were announced in the It was a divisive and bitter ident ever in its 70-year history capital city of San Jose, the con- contest and Campbell-Barr as a Democratic nation, another servative, evangelical slate head- and Alvarado ran on a platform aspect which must have been a gender and birth land becom- “It would not be the first ed by Fabricio Alvarado had to promising unity, rebuilding of sobering reality to the loser. ing the first ever of her race to only in Costa Rica, but in Latin concede the fact that he had infrastructure, and parity of the At age 38, the next leader win the position on the con- America, and eventually, if the been defeated and the results sexes. offers radical changes, the most tinent. president leaves the country, were neither an April fool’s joke Together they swept their obvious, a female, Afro-Costa Many more will wake up (would be) the first woman of nor a religious confirmation of opponent’s totals capturing 61 Rican vice president. to her arrival on May 8 when African descent to assume the his anti-gay stance. percent of the votes. Her election sounded like Campbell- Barr is sworn in presidency in the entire Ameri- An even bigger concession Campbell-Barr’s approach to an alarm around the world as the first person of African can continent. It’s a big respon- was that a Black, woman — the campaign was different, she because in the process of win- descent to serve as Costa Rica sibility,” Campbell-Barr stated. liberal candidate Campbell-Barr reportedly reached out to Black ning she blazed a trail for her vice-president. Catch You On The Inside!

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Continued from Page 10 alternatives to fossil fuel based plastics, international treaty on plastics is under although so far many “biodegradable” consideration but that may be a decade plastics aren’t living up to their reputa- away. In the meantime, we know for tion. What’s the alternative for us, the sure that our plastic bottles, sippy cups, consumers and multi-decade guinea and the water in them are spiked with pigs, while we wait? Getting rid of sin- chemically laced plastic micro-particles gle use plastics, using less plastic and that should not be there. getting involved in local legislation and Rogers is president of Earth Day regulation to reduce and recycle plas- Network, the world’s largest recruiter tics is a good start. to the environmental movement with In the meantime, some countries thousands of partners in 192 coun- ) ) and some U.S. states are wising up to tries. This year’s Earth Day (April 22) the problem and the plastics lobby. An campaign is to End Plastic Pollution. ) ) Is there data privacy & Your Legs Deserve protection to poor customers? Your Legs Deserve Continued from Page 10 set of voluntary standards related to pri- necessary for the associated service. vacy and data protection. At the expiration of the retention peri- Due to the growing trend of bundling Our Attention od, firms must delete or anonymize the financial services with other products, it Our Attention data. With the expansion of increasingly may be more effective to develop stand- #!! cheap data storage, firms may be less ards that could apply to and be adopted #!! # # ! concerned about holding data longer by all types of data-centric service pro- # # !# " # than necessary unless regulations force viders. them to destroy or anonymize. However, These standards could also include # " &# " # retention of data presents privacy and principles related to data sharing and data &# " # # #!! security risks. standardization, which would enable new # # #!!#' ! Many firms are start-ups and may be business models based on third-party angling for acquisition by larger compa- data to operate responsibly. Some firms #' ! nies. In this case, customer records could also emphasized the need for guidance Schedule a FREE CONSULTATION be transferred to a separate business enti- on best practices in information security ty without the consent or even awareness and privacy, including data retention. of customers. Providers may need to In sum, we see some disconnects Schedulewith a world-class a FREE CONSULTATION specialist think more carefully about data reten- between how strongly customers feel & " tion and the handling of data throughout about their data and the way providers with a world-class specialist the lifecycle of their businesses. weigh privacy and protection concerns "## ! " against other commercial objectives. At & " Cross-sector data the same time, there are opportunities to governance principles could improve data security by leveraging the "## ! " provide value motivation of providers to guard their Although existing principles such as competitive assets. Call 1-866-243-7250 the GSMA Code of Conduct for Mobile As regulators develop stronger data or visit Money Providers, the Smart Campaign protection frameworks, listening to pro- metroveincenters.com and the Better Than Cash Alliance’s viders’ perspectives can help them to Covered by most insurance including Medicare Responsible Digital Payments Guidelines identify potential “win-wins” and areas Call 1-866-243-7250 cover elements of privacy, providers said where stricter rules and principles are or visit metroveincenters.com they could benefit from a more focused necessary to protect consumers. Coveredor visitby most insurance including Medicare $# % #metroveincenters.com Jamaica’s new cabinet Covered by Queens, most insurance NY | including White Plains, Medicare NY LOCATIONS: NEW Continued from Page 1 Job Creation. Florham Park, NJ | NEW Hackensack, NJ Prime Minister Holness also the new minister of National Security, announced changes in the junior replacing Robert Montague. Montague ministerial ranks, including the has been moved to the Ministry of appointment of Alando Terrelone as Transport and Mining. junior minister in the Ministry of Former Transport Minister, Mike Culture, Gender, Entertainment and $# % # Henry, is now minister without port- Sports. Queens, NY | White Plains, NY LOCATIONS: NEW folio in the Office of the Prime Minis- Holness said other members of the Florham Park, NJ | Hackensack, NJ ter, while Karl Samuda has moved to cabinet previously appointed remain NEW the Ministry of Economic Growth and in their respective portfolios.

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Q Caribbean Life, Apr. 13–Apr. 19, 2018 13 Antigua to plant marijuana for medicine

By Bert Wilkinson mission to decide on a way for- this moment what exactly that Just weeks after its parlia- ward as judiciaries, police and criteria would be, we are in talks ment had overwhelmingly civil society groups across the with experts from Canada in this approved laws allowing for Anti- community had complained area to have the best laws put in guans to personally possess up about courts being forced to jail place since we will be following to 15 grams of marijuana legally, large groups of youths for pos- their method. After looking at authorities are preparing to take sessing small amounts of mari- what is being done in Jamaica, we it to the next level. juana. thought that the Canadian model In the coming months, island Antiguan officials recently was closer to what we would want legislators will again be asked to moved to cancel or wipe away to achieve here. In my under- debate a bill allowing for large convictions of hundreds of locals standing, after reading reports scale medical marijuana pro- who were jailed for personal pos- from cabinet that the Jamaican duction-meaning that approved session over the decades. Each law was structured for farmers to locals will be allowed to grow, household is allowed to grow no grow the product on a large scale, harvest, process and sell varying more than four plants for domes- but the problem is that they are amounts of weed for medicinal tic use. not aware of what they are grow- use. So far Jamaica, Belize and ing, the quantity or the substanc- The leading Observer News- Antigua have not waited to es in the plant itself in regards paper reported this week that implement or be part of a region- to its use as a pharmaceutical,” work on the bill is progressing al approach but have decided to Hurst told the publication. apace and authorities are con- act on their own in amending Younger people in Antigua and sulting with experts from coun- legislation to cater for personal sister isle, Barbuda, had widely tries which already have such possession. applauded the move to allow for industries to ensure government Lionel Max Hurst, the govern- possession of up to 15 grams, but gets it right. ment’s chief of staff said plants critics had argued that the bill This is even as Caribbean would be grown under stipu- was timed to coincide with the Community governments which lated conditions and the aim is to last days of the late March gen- are preparing to meet for their allow for the production of medi- eral elections that the incumbent main summit in Jamaica in July, cine for illnesses such as sickle Antigua Labor Party won. are scheduled to have an exten- cell anemia, epilepsy, asthma, Hurst said that the bill could sive discussion on the issue of glaucoma and other diseases, be on parliament’s floor later personal possession and medical which research has so far shown this year. A governing board will marijuana use. respond to marijuana-related oversee the new sector and will Regional governments had medicines. include an inspectorate to ensure Lionel Max Hurst, the Antiguan government’s chief of staff. back in 2014 established a com- “Although we cannot say at compliance with laws. www.oas.org

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Q Caribbean Life, Apr. 13–Apr. 19, 2018 15 CARIBBEAN ROUNDUP

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Q Caribbean Life, Apr. 13–Apr. 19, 2018 17 American Airlines to begin flights to Guyana in December

By Tangerine Clarke after it was announced announced on Tuesday, The statement said the Minister of Public by the airline giant on its March 27, that as part of airline’s ticket sale to its Infrastructure David Pat- website that the carrier its expansion to several Guyana market will begin terson, said he is delight- would be adding George- markets in Latin Amer- on April 2, with the flights ed that American Airlines town to its South Ameri- ica and the Caribbean, beginning on Dec.20. will begin airlifting pas- can schedule. it plans to begin regular The airline offers an sengers to Guyana from Patterson added, “the scheduled service to Guy- average of 6,700 flights December of this year. government has been ana later this year. per day to nearly 350 des- Patterson who has working at various levels American Airlines said, tinations in more than 50 made a name for him to provide more options “next winter, customers countries. self as one of the hard- to travelers to and from looking for history, cul- “American has hubs est working politicians in Guyana to North America ture and warm climate in Charlotte, Chicago, the Coalition government with increased airlift, and will have access to three Dallas / Fort Worth, Los said the new service will American Airlines’ comnew cities in South Amer- Angeles, Miami, New coincide with the launch mitment to destination ica: Georgetown, Guyana York, Philadelphia, Phoe- of the newly expanded Guyana is a recognition (GEO); Pereira, Colom- nix, and Washington, D.C. Cheddi Jagan Interna- of government’s work bia (PEI) and Cordoba, American is a founding tional Airport, and dem- since coming into office Argentina (COR); and one member of the oneworld onstrates a confidence in in 2015.” new city in Mexico: Oax- alliance, whose members destination Guyana not The Dec. 20 liftoff will aca (OAX).” and members-elect serve only as a desirable tour- fly passengers from Miami Other American desti- nearly 1,000 destinations ist destination, but as an International Airport to nations are likely to be with 14,250 daily flights emerging oil economy as Cheddi Jagan Interna- examined once the airline to 150 countries”. well. tional Airport, (CJIA) in settles in, but it will be Delta Airlines was the The minister made its initial approach to the offering connections from only other American these comments via the Guyana market. all of its major destina- carrier to ply Guyana’s Department of Public According to AA’s Guyana’s Minister of Public Infrastructure, David tions to Guyana through route. This service lasted, Information InfoHub, website, the company Patterson. https://guyaneseonline.wordpress.com Miami, according to AA. five years.

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BQ Caribbean Life, Apr. 13–Apr. 19, 2018 21 THE CARIBBEAN BUSINESS REPORT Shoe donors give hundreds of pairs to prom drive

By Alexandra Simon created to provide students The seventh annual Soul to with shoes for prom, amassed Sole Shoe Drive Brunch col- an estimated 800 pairs of for- lected hundreds of pairs of mal footwear for prom-bound donated shoes from donors at teens. The organizer of the the Round2 Cafe in East Flat- event hoped to raise more than bush on April 8. double that number, but says The yearly charity event, the event was still a success.

Adams organizes to the drive to get shoes for students going to prom.

“It was really good this year lover, Adams said many prom her and she plans to continue — the turnout was good and drives often disregard the as long as she could. could’ve been better, but that necessity of shoes at their “I was fortunate enough to didn’t put a damper on it,” campaigns. But for her, it is have parents who could pay said Chanel Adams. “Regard- the most vital aspect of a party for my dress and shoes, but less of whether we made our look and she feels everyone I don’t think anyone’s finan- goal or not, we’re still making should get to experience that. cial situation should stop kids a difference in the community “People tend to focus on from experiencing that one by providing this small asset dresses and they forget about moment they get, which is that a lot of people overlook the shoes, and as a lover of graduating from high school when getting reading for their shoes, I know the importance and it can be expensive,” she prom.” of having a good shoe to go said. “But the end result is Every year Adams organ- with an outfit — it completes seeing the looks on faces. You izes a charity brunch to col- it,” she said. won’t know everyone’s situ- lect the shoes and offer peo- Adams said after seven years ation and we’ve had parents ple with shoes they no longer of hosting this event, she has come to us and break down want, a chance to donate them received great feedback from crying because they were Organizer Chanel Adams embraces a donor who comes in and assist families who cannot many teens and their families, thankful. If I can provide that with bags of shoes for the annual Soul to Sole shoe drive on afford prom costs. and said lending a hand to and have a positive end result, April 8. Lifeofthecity.com As a self-proclaimed shoe those in need was satisfying to there’s no stopping.”

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Have a snack station. Some teenagers always seem to be hungry, and hanging out with friends CREATE A TEEN-FRIENDLY while enjoying food is a popular pastime. When renovating a room into a teen cave, fi nd a way to make food a focus. Install a mini-refrigerator and non-al- coholic bar where kids can serve snacks to friends. Think about a space you would like as an adult and modify it to be more accommodating to teenagers. Add more seating. Having friends over means space at home having enough seating to handle a small crowd. Beanbags, cushioned benches, a daybed, modular eenagers are busier than ever before. But even hangout spaces at home that make it easy for teens seating, and more can ensure everyone has a place the busiest teens need places to unwind and re- to feel comfortable with their friends. These “teen to sit. T lax with friends. Many parents aspire to create caves” can be private but permit supervision when Make a private outdoor spot. Teen spaces do that type of environment in their homes but don’t necessary. With a few modifi cations, it’s possible not need to be restricted to the indoors. Design ad- know where to begin. to transform a room in a home into a teen-friendly vice site Houzz says an outdoor escape zone that in- Having teens close by and interacting with them hangout space: cludes comfortable seating in a private area — par- on a regular basis can benefi t families. Data from Talk to your children. Involve teens in the pro- ticularly a spot that can also be enjoyed into the the National Center for Education Statistics notes cess of renovating a home to create a spot in which evening — will be a coveted spot. that parental involvement correlates to higher they would like to congregate. Talk about elements Invest in “indestructible” materials. Teenag- grade point averages. Research from the National they would like to see in the space, whether it be a ers are bound to make messes, and having other peo- Highway Traffi c Safety Administration says cer- particular design style, technology, or activity. ple over means contending with a certain measure tain parenting styles, including those that set rules Establish a shared budget. Paint is inexpen- of damage. Design the space with indoor-outdoor and monitor teens in supportive ways, develop kids sive and can transform just about any room in a carpeting, water-resistant fabrics, distressed wood, who are more likely to wear seat belts while driving, single afternoon. If the room being renovated is the and other durable materials. while such support also lowers crash risk. Involved teen’s own bedroom, allow him or her to choose the Adolescents are always looking for spaces to parents also may reduce the chances of teen drug color palette and other accents. Even if it isn’t to gather without overbearing adult interference. Ho- use and promiscuous behavior. your taste, he or she will be proud of the results and meowners can create such spaces for their children Parents who want to keep teens nearby can create may want to share it with friends. in their own homes.

BQ Caribbean Life, Apr. 13–Apr. 19, 2018 25 your INSIDE & OUT Laundry room renovation ideas

o former apartment dwellers or those who have installed directly through the fl oor or walls. It is never enjoyed the benefi t of a dedicated laun- still a worthwhile idea to have a sink in the laundry T dry area, even the smallest washer and dryer room for rinsing out stains, handwashing items, and space can seem like a luxury. having a go-to sink for messier cleanup. The benefi ts of dedicated laundry rooms abound. However, disorganized laundry rooms can nullify Utilize a tension rod such benefi ts. Depending on the needs and prefer- A rod installed between two cabinets or across ences of each homeowner, laundry room designs a narrow width of space in the laundry room is a can be customized for convenience: handy spot to hang shirts or pants to prevent wrin- kling. Repurposing a ladder and suspending it from Employ vertical space the ceiling also creates a spot to hang clothes. Floor space may be at a premium in a laundry room, especially for those who want to devote Consider laundry room fl ooring as much space as possible to bulk-size washer and It’s important to select fl ooring materials that dryer units. Therefore, utilizing wall space is key. will not be damaged by contact with moisture or Use shelving, wire racks, hooks, and other orga- spills. Vinyl, tile, and some composite products of- nizational tools to store items on the wall. Shelves ten make good laundry room fl oor materials. can be tucked into just about any space, and there Resilient fl ooring that mimics the look of hard- are different options that can fi t into corners or shal- wood may add a classy touch, and give the appear- low areas. These are a great option for keeping de- ance of wood without having to worry about damage. tergent or other laundry essentials nearby. To alleviate fatigue while spending long moments in the laundry room, invest in a memory foam mat that Clean designs reduce clutter can be placed underfoot. Simple, clean designs can be an asset in a laundry room. If budget and space permits, cabinetry An organized and effi cient laundry room setup can make Keep lighting in mind built into the design will help keep items out of sight washing and drying clothes easier. Lighting can be important in the laundry room. in the laundry room. Cabinets hung directly above Rely on task lighting, under-cabinet strip lighting, the appliances can store detergent, bleach, and fab- Incorporate a sink in the design and overhead lights as needed for effi ciency. ric softener. Use cabinets elsewhere in the room Some older laundry room setups have a slop sink Laundry room design can maximize the space as catch-alls for cleaning supplies used in various to drain discharged water from the washing ma- available and make it more convenient to launder other rooms around the house. chine. However, newer homes may have plumbing and sort clothes. Home security for the do-it-yourselfer eeling secure at home is a pri- for homeowners to listen in on ority for many people. Many what’s going on at home and even Fpeople consider installing se- talk to anyone within the camera’s curity systems in their homes to range. Others can be paired with improve their sense of well-being. cloud storage for recording video. 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Some include per- Professional security system installation and monitoring will likely cost more than DIY tems. Entry-level systems typically sonal monitoring, while others are kits. include a few door and window self-install technologies with pro- • Do you desire emergency re- Others may be accessed through sensors, a motion detector and a fessional monitoring. sponse? an application on the internet. It is hub that communicates with these Before getting started, home- • Do you want an entire package important to look for a system that sensors. This may be enough for owners and renters can ask them- or just some deterrent devices? has the extra security of technol- someone in an apartment or small selves a few questions to help nar- Once men and women have an- ogy that is not easily hacked. house. More extensive systems may row down their options: swered these questions, it’s time to Security cameras. Some peo- include additional sensors, door • What is your budget? 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26 Caribbean Life, Apr. 13–Apr. 19, 2018 BQ your INSIDE & OUT How to conserve energy throughout summer

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By Alexandra Simon information online — I — the tourist side and Jamaica through a dif- kept running into idyllic the gritty images of the ferent lense. tourist images,” she said. inner city.” In a new art exhib- “And this juxtaposition Some of the art depicts it titled “By the Rivers became an arising prob- a street vendorship, shan- of Babylon,” visual art- lem for me.” tytowns and homes, and ist and New York Uni- From that moment on, some written work. versity professor Jac- Bishop began to examine The artwork stands to queline Bishop analyzes the way Jamaica was seen be somewhat of a les- her homeland in recent through the eyes of the son for anyone who cat- times. The monthlong world, and challenge how egorizes the country in exhibit, which opens on it was seen. Working in one way, said Bishop. She March 30 at Sro Gallery, France at the time, she says her art is a learning was inspired by the after- felt conflicted on what it opportunity for guests to math of the infamous personally meant to her. see the many aspects of international manhunt And a few of her first Jamaica. for gang leader Chris- artworks in the 36-piece “They can learn that topher “Dudus” Coke in exhibit highlighted those Jamaica is a very com- 2010, and the decades- two extremes. plex place and it is not old tourist perception of “I am an American one thing or the other. the island nation — two citizen and a Jamaican Dudus will never define extremes in which out- citizen who ended up in Jamaica and tourism will siders often see Jamaica, France working for the never define it either,” Her artwork depicts various aspect of life in Jamaica — the good and the said Bishop. And in her U.S., so I felt that both said Bishop. “And nei- not so good. Jacqueline Bishop search for family during parts of myself were at ther will Babylon or Zion the manhunt she discov- war over this guy,” said define it because Jamaica ered something unset- Bishop. “The Dudus is a mixture of all of these sion with her artwork which we connect with “By the Rivers of Baby- tling. and landscape paintings things and I hope people was also to foster and other Caribbean islands lon” at Sro Gallery [1144 “My first instinct was came out of that, and takeaway that Jamaica is build more intra-Carib- and foster dialogue and Dean St. between Nos- to get an idea of what was I started doing a body a very complicated place, bean relationships and build bridges,” she said. trand and Rogers ave- going on because I still of work against those and trying to flatten it give light to issues yet to “My work is to be the nues in Crown Heights, had friends and family typical images because I into one specific place is be heard. voice for the voiceless- (347) 489-6189, www. in Jamaica, but in trying always felt there were two not feasible.” “If this exhibit prompts ness, tell untold stories, srogallery.com]. March to get through and find sides people saw Jamaica Bishop said her mis- one thing, it’s the way in and foster bridges.” 30–April 22. 42 Caribbean Life, Apr. 13–Apr. 19, 2018 BQ RIGHT TO COUNSEL BROOKLYN TOWN HALL Tenants in NYC won a new RIGHT TO A FREE LAWYER when facing evictions. Join us to learn more about this new right and how it will impact you as a tenant! All are welcome to attend in Brooklyn, RTC initially applies to tenants in 11216, 11221, & 11225. Wednesday, April 18th from 7–9pm St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf, 260 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11225 Food, Childcare, & Translation services will be provided. RSVP Call/Text 347-669-9466 or [email protected] Opportunity, Access and Success!

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By Vinette K. Pryce The second annual “We Are One” Caribbean Music, Comedy and Theater Festival return this month with a nos- talgic, entertaining and inspiring presentation staged in conjunction with Black Spectrum Theater to celebrate 48 years of excellence and stellar showcas- es at the Queens-based cultural center. Presented by Carl Clay, “Paradise MASTER Continued on Page 46

Jean-Aurel Maurice performing the Zaka dance which depicts the hard labor of ﬁ eld work. Shaggy Photo by Tequila Minsky and Sting Haitians pay tribute to Jean-Léon Destiné By Tequila Minsky mittee this past summer, spear- evening began with a drum salute Five years ago, the Haitian and headed by Valerie Rochon, to plan from traditional Haitian commu- collaborate the folkloric dance community the celebratory Memories of Des- nity drummers — Jean-Guy (Fan- mourned the death of an icon from tiné: A Centennial Celebration that Fan) Rene on Manman Drum, Jean By Alexandra Simon their midst, Jean-Léon Destiné. As took place on March 29, 2018 to Mary Brignol and Marcus Schwartz International reggae pop singer a dancer and choreographer, he honor him on what would have been on Segon drum and Jude (Yatande) Shaggy, and legendary British rocker brought Haiti’s traditional music his 100th birthday (March 26). Sanon on Boula Drum. Sting have collaborated for a new musi- and dance onto American stages New York Public Library for the Archival footage from the cal project titled “44/486.” The singer and international venues. Soon Performing Arts at Lincoln Center Library’s Jerome Robbins Dance and the former frontman of the band after his death, dancers influenced hosted this homage to this man Division took former students The Police, are putting out a mostly by this master, talked of having a who danced well into his senior and colleagues far back in time. reggae-inspired and upbeat project. major tribute to him. years and influenced hundreds of What a delight for the audience The lead single of the project, “Don’t A stellar assembly of dancers and dancers. to watch the 33-year-old Destiné Make Me Wait,” came out earlier this scholars of Destiné formed a com- After pouring libations, the Continued on Page 46 Continued on Page 46

BQ Caribbean Life, Apr. 13–Apr. 19, 2018 45 DANCE MASTER

Continued from Page 45 Inspired by Destiné’s dance dance in the 1951 film version for agriculture and in honor of of Witch Doctor — a dance the vodou god “Cousin Zaca,” TOP 10 work inspired by an exorcism Jean-Aurel Maurice performed ritual. Dance Zaca. SINGLES A film clip of his Harvest Jean-Léon Destiné’s young- Festival Dance from 1954 was est son, Carlo, whose striking also shown. resemblance definitely made Meant To Be 1 Jacob’s Pillow Archivist Nor- the audience feel that Destiné Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line ton Owen spoke of how Des- was in the house, sang, as Finesse tiné came into his own in the is his forte, a medley of Hai- 2 Bruno Mars & Cardi B years he spent at Jacobs Pil- tian creole songs: Ti moute low — a professional connec- tetu (Little Tetu), Shango, and The Middle tion as performer and teacher 3 L’artibonite. Carlo joined his Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey that spanned more than 50 father’s dance company as a years. Soon after his first Pil- singer from 1970-1980. God’s Plan low appearance in 1949, Des- “Destiné was my mentor as 4 Drake tiné hosted Ted Shawn’s inau- an adult dancer,” recalls Nadia Perfect gural and impactful two-week Dieudonne on this master’s 5 Ed Sheeran excursion to Haiti. impact, (as many others in the A panel of scholars and audience). Dieudonne started Pray For Me dancers shared a litany of per- at first with his company. Haitian drummers providing the rhythms diring the tribute 6 to Jean-Léon Destiné. Photo by Tequila Minsky The Weeknd & Kendrick Lamar sonal memories. “I then became his legs for Lights Down Low The KaNu Dance Theater master classes at Jacobs Pil- troupe performed its dance, 7 MAX Feat. gnash low and in California.” Nadia Rada”— in which the ancestral bolic to work alongside original Breaking the Chains, choreo- Dieudonne choreographed spirits are called to ensure the members of his company,” she Never Be The Same graphed by Jessica St. Vil with the Nago section of “Breaking continued powers of the reli- said, referring to Carolyn Webb, 8 Camila Cabello vocals sung by Riva Nyri Pre- the Chains”. gion. Rada is the first rite to Pat Hall and Jacques Barbot who cil and accompanied by the She also reconstructed and open a vodou ceremony. with others danced the conclud- New Rules Haitian musicians. danced Destiné’s “Ceremony of “It was humbling and sym- ing homage of the evening. 9 Dua Lipa

Whatever It Takes 10 Imagine Dragons ‘Paradise Plum’ Music collaboration

TOP 10 Continued from Page 45 Jamaican comedic drama.” Continued from Page 45 and Aidonia. Plum” the weekend perform- Delivered raw and real in year and performed well on The pair will be promot- ALBUMS ances offer a Jamaican sweet- patois familiar to Caribbean the digital reggae chart, scor- ing their project on televi- ener written by Marcha Tracey, audiences, it comes with a dis- ing a debut number one spot. sion later this month with an actress, dancer and play- claimer giving notice that the The 12-track project com- scheduled appearances for My Dear Melancholy wright. two-hour presentation incor- prises of songs written and “Live with Kelly and Ryan” 1 The Weeknd Described to being “an porates drug use, violence, and performed by Shaggy and and “The View.” And they will inspiring Jamaican comedic strong language. Sting, and features appear- go on tour in Europe this Golden Hour 2 drama in patois, woven with Through its storyline and ances by Morgan Heritage summer. Kacey Musgraves a tapestry of rhythmic beats, character development, the The Greatest Showman romance, obstacles and con- production offers audiences 3 Soundtrack quest,” migrates from the Car- valuable insight of hope and ibbean region and particularly inspiration into the influences Expectations those from the island will iden- of Jamaican history, politics, 4 Hayley Kiyoko tify the title as one associated art, proverbs and philosophy. with “a hard candy with a sweet Set in Jamaica, “Paradise Blackout shell and sour-flavored core.” Plum” features, Shirley Par- 5 Steffany Gretzinger Neither a fruit nor the ideal kinson-Wright (Shaetta), Swa- Girl Going Nowhere utopian delight, the confec- vian Loney (Lansford), Carlene 6 Ashley McBryde tionary is a sugar-coated, two- Taylor (Mazie), Dianne Dixon colored treat children of a cer- (Madda B), Danny Ferryman The World Is Yours tain generation identified. (Mas Pepper), Orlando Law- 7 Rich The Kid The title of the play teases rence (Bugsy), Ronald Mill- with the sweet and sour refer- ford/Lloyd Crosdale (Llewellyn Jesus Christ Superstar ence but according to Tracey, ‘Mad Puss’), Leila Wright (Gla- 8 Various Artists “explores the divergent dreams dys), and Kaye Neale (Barrister From The Fires within the lives of Lansford Walsh). 9 Greta Van Fleet Shelby and his love Mazie.” While the comedic drama “Lansford is in big trouble. unfolds, undoubtedly plenty Face Yourself 10 The area Don Bugsy and his of nostalgia will proliferate BTS larky ‘Mad Puss’ Llewellyn, through references and dia- threatens to do bodily harm logue. to Lansford and anyone con- Black Spectrum Theatre is Presented by nected to him if he does not located in Roy Wilkins Park, come up with what is owed. 177th Street & Baisley Blvd., The tensions Lansford face, and Jamaica, Queens. wireless his struggle to retain dignity Performances are on April Reggae singer Shaggy and legendary rock star Sting, have in a harsh and changing envi- 27 & April 28 at 8 pm and on collaborated on a new musical project titled “44/876.” ronment, forms this seminal April 29, a 4 pm. matinee. 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By Azad Ali Trinidad and Tobago female athlete Michelle-Lee Ayhe created history at the Commonwealth Games at the Gold Coast, Australia when she copped Gold in the l00 meters women’s final. Taking silver with a time of 11.21 seconds was Jamaica’s Christiana Wil- liams, while Gayon Evans also from Jamaica took bronze in a time of 11.22 seconds. Sprinter Ahye was named Trinidad

Continued on Page 50 Jason Holder to lead ICC team

Lindon Victor of Granada throws the shot put in the decathlon at the Carrara Stadium during the 2018 By Azad Ali Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Australia, Monday, April 9, 2018. Associated Press / Mark Schiefelbein West Indies captain Jason Holder, was recently chosen to lead the ICC World Cup Qualifiers team of the tournament. The team, which consisted of players Warner’s title defense ends in pole vault from the West Indies, Scotland, Zimba- bwe, Afghanistan and Ireland, was cho- By John Pye Warner, the Olympic bronze and the 1,500 meters on a wet night at sen by a selected jury of cricket com- GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — former world silver medalist, missed the Carrara Stadium. His officials mentators including Ian Bishop, Pommie Damian Warner’s bid to defend his all three attempts at 4.50 meters — result: DNF. Mbangwa, Lisa Sathalekar, Ian Callender Commonwealth Games decathlon well short of his personal best of 4.90. Victor won the gold for Grena- (correspondent, Belfast Telegraph) and title ended when he failed to clear a After seven events, he was leading da with 8,303 points and Warner’s Liam Brickhill (correspondent, ICC Dig- height in the pole vault, leaving the with 6,297 points. The 28-year-old Canadian teammate Pierce Lepage ital) aptly-named Lindon Victor to win his Canadian dropped from first to sixth took silver at 8,171. Australia’s Cedric The “jury” noted that Holder showed first gold medal at a major meet. and didn’t compete in the javelin or Continued on Page 50 Continued on Page 50 BQ Caribbean Life, Apr. 13–Apr. 19, 2018 49 Ayhe’s gold

Continued from Page 49 and Tobago Sportswoman of the Year (2017) by the First Citizens Sports Foundation Sports Award at Queen’s Hall, Port of Spain recently.. It was the second straight year that Ahye has copped the “Sports- woman of the Year” award. And in swimming Dylan Carter also created history for T&T by winning Silver in the Men’s 50 butterfly final at the Commonwealth Games last Friday. It was the fitst6 ever medal for a swimmer at the Com- monwealth Games. Competing in lane six at the Optus Aquatics Center, Carter grabbed silver to finish second in an exciting race that saw first second and third place separated by just.36 of a second. Carter, 22, who was competing in his first meet since turning profes- sion, had the fastest reaction out of the blocks and touched the wall in 23.67 seconds. South Africa Chad Le Clos, who Grenadian athlete Lindon Victor, right, celebrates with compatriot Kurt Felix after winning the gold for the men’s was lowly out of the blocks but quick- decathlon, at Carrara Stadium during the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Australia, Tuesday, April 10, ly took control of the race to secure 2018. Associated Press / Dita Alangkara gold in 23.17 second, while his compatriot Ryana Coetzee claimed the VICTORY FOR GRENADA’S VICTOR bronze in 23.37 second. West Indies Continued from Page 49 petition with Victor on his singlet. He said he’d let Warner have time to “I thank my parents for that,” he himself because talking about the pole Dubler collected bronze in 7,983. said. “I say I’m already the victor.” vault, which is where things can often “It’s not the way I wanted to win, Warner started competition on the go wrong in the decathlon. rankings with Damien having three fouls, but I second day of the event with the lead- “I know from experience — I know prayed for the gold medal,” Victor said. ing time in the 110-meter hurdles at I’ve hit the pole — I did it three years By Azad Ali “It’s 10 events, not nine. It’s the nature 13.89 seconds. He had the fourth-best in a row,” he said. “When something The West Indies is hoping for a of the decathlon.” mark in the discus with a throw of like that happens, you leave them alone. positive result in the upcoming home Victor was competing at his first 46.55 meters. Give him some space. He’ll figure it out. series against Sri Lanka to avoid tum- major international meet since grad- He started the decathlon competi- He’s a world-class athlete — I’m sure bling to ninth position in the ICC Test uating from Texas A&M, where he tion on Monday with his season-best he’ll come back and score even better.” Rankings. set an all-time collegiate record with 10.29 seconds in the 100 and also threw Dubler, who moved into medal con- In the latest rankings released last 8,539 points and was a two-time NCAA a personal best 15:11 meters in the shot tention by posting the top mark in the week, the regional side was eighth on decathlon champion. put and held a 129-point overnight lead pole vault at 5 meters, said Warner’s 72 points but just one point ahead of “I’m looking forward to starting my over Lepage. late absence was a blow for the com- Bangladesh in ninth position. professional year,” he said. “I was a little After surpassing 8,100 points for the petition. The Windies take on Sri Lanka in below my personal record, but it’s early first time and experience a major multi- “Damian is an incredible athlete,” a three-Test series in June, and will in the season.” sport competition for the first time, Dubler said. “He’s so involved and sup- need a positive result if the team is As far as he was concerned, he felt Lepage said he was looking forward to portive of all the athletes — it’s really to increase its points tally and make like a winner when he started the com- bigger meets. tough to see him fall back.” gains on seventh placed Pakistan on 88 points. West Indies had had a poor record in Tests over the last year, winning Brendon Taylor, the veteran Zimbabwe just three of 10 matches. The team lost ICC team batsman, led the batting charts with 457 12 of their last 20 Tests and won four. runs and will fit in as the No 3 batsman. Only last December, the West Indies Continued from Page 49 He also took 10 catches and will take up suffered a whitewash in New Zealand, the wicket-keeping duties. with both Tests ending inside four his class and quality by taking 15 wick- Marlon Samuels (304 runs), the bed- days. ets and accumulating 219 runs in the rock of Windies’ batting will bat in the The Windies will take on Sri tournament. number four position. Lanka from June 6-27, starting at He also led the Windies side admirably, Mohammed Nabi, with 291 runs and West Indies Jason Holder bowls to the Queen’s Park Oval in Port of steering them to the final of the tourna- 12 catches, takes the No 5 position. New Zealand during their One-Day Spain before heading to the Darren ment versus Afghanistan, which won the Holder will lead the side and bat at International cricket match in Hamil- Sammy Cricket Ground in St. Lucia final recently by seven wickets. No 8. ton, New Zealand. for the second Test, and ending the Holder’s teammate Evin Lewis (316 The team: Evin Lewis (West Indies), Associated Press / New Zealand Herald, series with a historic day and night runs in the tournament), will open the Kyle Coetzer (Scotland), Brendan Taylor Christine Cornege, File Test at Kensington Oval, Barbados. batting. (Zimbabwe), Marlon Samuels (Windies), Sri Lanka has never won a series Kyle Coetzer (276 runs), the aggressive Mohammed Nabi (Afghanistan), Sikandar Safyaan Sharif (Scotland), Boyd Rankin in the Caribbean in three previous batsman and Scotland’s captain, is the Raza (Zimbabwe), Najibullah ( Afghani- (Ireland), Mujeeb Rahman( Afghinstan) attempts, and has won just one Test other opener. stan), Jason Holder (Windies captain), and Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) 12th. in six.

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By Nelson A. King former patrons were hesitant to she said. Every year, for the past three come out because the weather- “Our Vincy Saturday morn- years, as the Brooklyn-based man predicted a snow storm for ing breakfast of saltfish and Vincentian educational and cul- that morning. bakes, along with hot cocoa, tea tural group, Club St. Vincent, “However, some 30 of us and coffee, warmed up the walk- Inc., hosts a walk-a-thon to sup- braved the weather, which ers for the five-mile/six laps walk port Vincentian athletes at the turned out to be sunny and around the park. We also had a Penn Relays in Philadelphia, it warmer than expected,” she warm up exercise session.” rained, was bitterly cold and added, stating that walkers were The former Club St. Vincent, blustery, or there was the threat “very upbeat and positive.” Inc. president said the walkers of snow. “There was a sense of ‘Vincy’ were provided with T-shirts and This year, was no exception: pride flowing through each per- a walk-o-meter “to track their There was the imminent threat son’s expression and willingness steps as they walked. of snow and rain. to provide an opportunity for “The comradery was there; But, despite the ominous our children back home,” Friday persons walked in twos, threes, weather prediction, about 30 continued. or by themselves,” she said. die-hard supporters still jour- “There was one Vincentian Members of other organiza- neyed, in the very cold condi- gentleman, invited by one of our tions, who are part of the Brook- tions, early Saturday morning to members, Frankie George, who lyn-based Council of St. Vincent Supporters of walk-a-thon at the Marine Park pavilion in Marine Park in southern Brook- came for the first time [and] and the Grenadines Organiza- Brooklyn. Photo by Nelson A. King lyn, to participate in the annual who never heard of Club St. tions, U.S.A., Inc. (COSAGO), event. Vincent, Inc., and was not aware also supported the worthy cause, It turned out, however, that that schools in SVG [St. Vincent Friday said. walk. rience. We can’t wait to cheer the weather was much better and the Grenadines] participate “Regardless of the weather, “The support of our people, them on.” than predicted. in the Penn Relays,” she said. our Vincentian patriots came regardless of how small, will As in previous years, McDow- “We had some new faces this Friday said staffers at Marine out in support of our teams from help us accommodate them [the ald-Thompson said COSAGO year,” said Ancilla Friday, the Park were “very accommodating home,” said COSAGO president athletes],” she added. “We are will be organizing a busload of walk-a-thon coordinator and by providing us with tables and Laverne McDowald-Thompson, truly proud that schools from Vincentians from Brooklyn to Club St. Vincent, Inc. vice presi- chairs, whereas, in the past, we who participated in the walk-a- SVG will be represented at such render boisterous support to the dent, in an exclusive Caribbean had to take our own.” thon. “This brings a lot of joy, a large athletic meet and for Vincentian athletes on the final Life interview. “Some of our “They treated us like family,” considering the purpose of the the athletes to have such expe- and biggest day of the relays. >@=AB/B313OW\TcZc`W\ObW]\-3`SQbWZSRgaTc\QbW]\- ESacQQSaaTcZZgRWOU\]aSb`SOb( >@=AB/B31/<13@ @SQSWdS3TTSQbWdSB`SOb[S\b 3fO[W\S/ZbS`\ObWdSa 3<:/@532>@=AB/B3 3f^S`WS\QSRB]^1ZOaa @SRcQS0ObV`]][B`WâW\ eSSY C`]Z]UWaba=\Q]Z]UWab /ZZSdWObS=bVSÀg[^b][a AO[S2Og7\]T¿QS 2WOU\]abWQ@ORW]Z]Ug 7;>=B3<13 :OPBSabaeWbV @SUOW\4W`[3`SQbWZS4c\QbW]\ 7[[SRWObS@SacZba 3f^Z]`S7\\]dObWdS=^bW]\a /[S`WQO¸aB]^C`]Z]UWabaAW\QS '=^S\%2Oga/ESSY/ZZ;OX]`7\acÒ\QSa/QQS^bSR SM PATIENTS’ 0@==9:G<( $! 3 "bVAb`SSb

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