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Brooklyn Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte being arrested in front of Gov. By Bert Wilkinson U.S. oil giant Exxon Mobil that it Andrew Cuomo’s offi ce in Albany. No one is quite sure why Ven- has found a mega oil and gas field ezuela which has maintained a dec- at its Liza 1 well about 120 miles ades-old claim to large swaths of offshore Guyana at its very first Guyana’s land and marine bounda- drilling attempt. The well is said to Officials arrested during protest ries now would find it necessary to contain the largest single find in this week draw up a new offshore the western hemisphere. There is a By Nelson A. King rights of New York City ten- rent laws, which are due to line off Guyana’s east coast that plan to drill at least one more in the Brooklyn Assemblymem- ants and stronger rent laws. expire on June 15. will virtually render the country as coming months, so large is the find ber Rodneyse Bichotte and After her release, Bichotte, According to Bichotte, a landlocked state if it is allowed to insiders say. other city and state elected who represents the 42nd the first Haitian American have its way. Back in 2013, Venezuelan naval officials were arrested last Assembly District in Brook- from New York City to be Speculation is rife that Guyana’s vessels had moved in on a seismic Wednesday in front of Gov. lyn, joined First Lady Chir- elected to the Assembly, the oil and gas-rich neighbor to the vessel working for Texas-based oil Andrew Cuomo’s office in lane McCray in her district city is in “the worst afford- west has been irked and unsettled company Anadarko, arresting and Albany in their fight for the to educate people about the Continued on Page 6 by the recent announcement from Continued on Page 6
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Photo by Elizabeth Graham Knowing your market is half the bat- tle and for Caribbean nationals living in New York City, bringing those ideas to contribute to the economy is in high Adams, demand. During the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Diaspora Forum, Siegel take leading policymakers and representa- tives of Caribbean countries discussed the importance of “bringing home the business.” on tenant “While the Diaspora want to con- tinue to be ambassadors, they have also indicated that they wish to do more; Diaspora entrepreneurs say they wish to harassment invest at home and want to know what opportunities are in the tourism sector From left, panelists Hon. Richard L. Sealy of Barbados, Hon. Obediah H. By Nelson A. King and how to access these opportunities,” Wilchcombe of the Bahamas and Hon. Lorne D.C. Theophilus of Saint Lu- Brooklyn Borough President Eric Sylma Brown, director of the CTO New cia. Photo by Kevin Bollers L. Adams and civil rights attor- York office, said according to the CTO ney Norman Siegel on Monday website. announced a series of upcoming The panel included distinguished ants to return to their home countries ments,” Ambassador James said. “How town halls to investigate cases of members within the tourism industry and establish businesses. do we give them incentives and poli- tenant harassment throughout featuring: Lorne D.C. Theophilus of “I’m not sure we truly understand cies to come back home and invest.” Brooklyn. Saint Lucia, Assemblyman Tracy Dav- the impact of the Caribbean people Aside from the panel discussion, Adams said the aim will be to idson-Celestine of Tobago, Ambassador even in the United States,” Wilchcombe other presenters provided views on determine the potential for lawsuits for Humanitarian and Diaspora Affairs said. “How do we get the diaspora how they are currently working to against particularly “bad-acting” Derrick James of Grenada, Obediah H. involved?” invest and contribute to the Carib- landlords whose actions, includ- Wilchcombe of the Bahamas and Rich- Much of the discussion focused bean. ing shutting off utilities, practicing ard L. Sealy of Barbados. on ways new policies and legislation Brooklyn native, Sabra Richardson, threatening or intimidating behavior Each member of the panel had a could potentially make members of the presented how she has moved away against tenants, as well as removing moment to discuss changes, improve- diaspora more comfortable in invest- from discussing ways to contribute boilers and venting systems, have ments or policies in motion occurring ing into the Caribbean through pro- into action. put the health and safety of Brook- at their specific island. Many of the pan- tections and incentives. “Investment is “There is a target audience,” Rich- lynites at risk. elists focused on the importance and important but they must feel like they ardson said. “We have to be conscien- “Today, we’re changing our difficult task in securing participation are a part of the conversation. We need tious on what we bring to the table in approach to tenant harassment in from Caribbean natives and descend- new policies to encourage those invest- terms of business.” Brooklyn; we are not waiting for ten- ants to reach the end of their rope, we’re getting proactive,” Adams said. “Harmful landlords are playing games with the health and safety of Community supports Bichotte on tax credit their tenants, and they think that fines are just a cost of doing busi- By Nelson A. King negative campaign criticizing her deci- schools would be excluded. ness. Denying someone heat, hot Dozens of parents and community sion not to support the tax credit bill. “I cannot and will not stand for water, sanitation or other basic serv- members rallied on Monday in show- Bichotte said supporters of the bill furthering the disparity that already ices is not a negotiation tactic; it’s a ing support for Assemblymember Rod- have orchestrated false and misleading exists in our school system,” Bichotte crime,” he added. neyse Bichotte, who has continuously district mailings and ads and led pro- affirmed. The first town hall is scheduled stood firm again Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s tests outside of the assemblywoman’s Parents, community organizers, for Tuesday, July 14 at Brooklyn Bor- “Parental Choice in Education Act.” district office in an attempt to sway her and several social justice groups are ough Hall, Downtown Brooklyn. Bichotte, who represents the 42nd pro-public school position. in agreement with these sentiments, Others are set for Thursday, Jul. Assembly District in Brooklyn, said this “I am a strong believer in quality she said. 16 at Woodhull Medical and Mental tax giveaway to wealthy donors would education, for both public and private Bichotte said most feel as though Health Center, as well as Tuesday, divert funds from public schools into school students; all students deserve the Gov. Cuomo’s tax credit is yet another July 28 at SUNY Downstate Medical the hands of millionaire investors. best,” she said. “However Gov. Cuomo’s attack on the public education system Center. Despite major backlash from private tax credit bill does not fulfill that.” in an effort to support the furthering of Following the town halls, Adams school supporters of the bill, Bichotte “Instead, it is a bill that feeds the its privatization. said he will work with City and State said she remained “resolved” in her mouths of wealthy investors and cor- In these efforts, she said minority partners in referring cases “where stance that the bill does not support all porations, diverting funds that could and impoverished communities would criminality is at play” to the Tenant students and, therefore, should not be have been put forth towards the deficit be most harshly affected. Harassment Prevention Task Force. supported. owed to public schools set forth by the “Gov. Cuomo is pushing his agenda Where there are cases that may For weeks, the newly-elected Haitian Campaign for Fiscal Equity,” she added. of political favors to the wealthy inves- involve civil liability, Adams said he American Assemblywoman has been on “On top of that, low-income and middle tors that have continuously backed him Continued on Page 26 the receiving end of an overwhelmingly class families of both public and private Continued on Page 20 BQ Caribbean Life, June 12-18, 2015 3 Updated daily at www.caribbeanlifenews.com CARIBBEAN ROUNDUP THE NEWS FROM BACK HOME Antigua Antigua and Barbuda has appointed Peter Benjamin, who presented his let- ters of credence to Gladys Bejerano Portela, vice-president of Cuba’s state council, in Havana recently as Cuba’s ambassador. Portella said the relationship between the two countries was “based on fun- damental values such as cooperation, solidarity and mutual support,” hop- ing that Benjamin’s appointment would further “fortify” the relationship. Benjamin’s appoint- ment comes as the countries mark 21 years of diplomatic relations. He pointed to Cuba’s recent working in fighting the Ebola outbreak in Cuba and paid tribute to Cuban national hero Jose Marti in plac- ing a wreath at his monument. The presentation was held in Havana’s Palace of the Revolution. Barbados Barbados is looking to Trinidad and Jamaican government sees IMF successes Tobago to boost tourism, the mainstay of its economy. Seventy-year old Elise Young’s small box of mixed sweets and biscuits and the plastic bucket containing Vicky Chandler, Caribbean and Latin some ice and a handful of drinks is hardly enough to pay the 18-dollar electricity bill each month and buy America director of Barbados Tour- food. See story on page 16. Inter Press Service / Zadie Neufville ism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) said T&T is the island’s number one market in the region and fourth globally. Bahamas member was found aboard another der in 1989, incest in 2011 and battery She said of the 78, 594 visitors to The Bahamas police are investigat- cruise ship as it passed through Baha- in 2012 did not express remorse. A pro- Barbados last year, 27,952, or 35.6 per- ing the deaths of two cruise ship crew mian waters, police said. bation report described him as a threat cent were from Trinidad and Tobago. members, working on separate vessels to society, especially children. However, there has been an overall in Bahamian waters, according to the Dominica decline in visitors to Barbados due to Associated Press. A High Court judge has sentenced a Jamaica competition from the United States and The news agency said police had dis- 51-year-old man to 35 years in jail after Jamaica will soon roll out an inte- Canada. closed few specifics, saying only that he was found guilty of three counts of grated vector control program to pre- “Last year was the they were “actively investigating these sexual offences on a nine year-old girl. vent the Zika virus from reaching the third year that we had incidents to determine the exact cause Justice Errol Thomas in sentencing shores of Jamaica, and set up its public seen a reduction in of death”. Fagan Jno Hope said he had considered education campaign on the disease. numbers from Trinidad The deaths came the child was a minor under the age The virus, which has caused a recent but it is not only Trini- about 24 hours apart. of 14 and similar offences were com- health scare in Brazil, is being spread by dad, it is the entire region,” she said. A statement from mitted. the bite of an infected Chandler said tourism officials in the Royal Bahamian Jno Hope is alleged Aedes Aegypti mos- Barbados are going all out to recapture Police Force disclosed that a male crew to have committed the quito. Its symptoms this interest as the decline can cause member was found dead recently aboard acts between July and include severe fever, further stagnation of the industry. the cruise ship anchored at Castaway October 2012. A nine- joint and muscle pains, She said they are also working on Cay, a private island that serves as an member jury found headaches and rashes. tactical programs with Caribbean Air- exclusive port of Disney Cruise Line him guilty on April 29 and was sen- These symptoms usually appear within lines and LIAT to provide more attrac- vessels. tenced last week. three to l2 days following a bite. tive air fare options to visitors. 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The new account savings are limited to a total of $100; application must qualify for immediate approval to receive extra savings; employees not eligible. BQ Caribbean Life, June 12-18, 2015 5 Oil find sparks Strengthen rent regulation land grab Continued from cover major capital improvement increases ability crisis ever seen. and preferential rents, create economic “Not only have we lost hundreds of incentives to harass tenants out of their Continued from cover thousands of affordable rent-regulated long-term homes. detaining its crew for more than a units, tenants living in rent-regulated “Speculation of affordable housing week, virtually chasing the vessel out units are increasingly unable to afford thrives in an environment with weak of an area that Guyana firmly believes to pay the rent,” she said. rent laws,” Bichotte said. “We must belongs to the Caribbean trade bloc “I believe that 2015 has to be the year strengthen them so tenants are able to nation. The company has since packed to stop the loss of affordable housing,” feel secure in their homes and stay in up and left and has indicated no date she added. “This crisis disproportion- their communities.” for its return. ately affects those who are struggling to She said because of vacancy deregu- Inspite of that, Exxon which has had pay their rent, many of whom have lived lation, the city has lost over 100,000 its own problems with its investments Guyana President David Granger. in their neighborhoods for decades. affordable regulated units in the past in Venezuela, ignored the Anadarko Photo by Bert Wilkinson “The rent laws will come to an end 20 years. incident and various forms of saber rat- in June 2015, so this is the time to As a result of vacancy deregulation tling from Caracas, went ahead to drill country without domestic and interna- strengthen the rent laws to preserve and co-op conversions, rent-regulated its well and strike oil in a 26-million tional consequences. much-needed affordable housing in low apartments in New York City are con- acre concession granted by Guyanese Greenidge called the move by Caracas income communities and communities centrated in Upper Manhattan, the West authorities more than five years ago. as part of a plan to nationalize “mari- of color,” Bichotte continued. Bronx, western Queens, and central Writing on his own blog late last time spaces pertaining to the Republic “We must act to repeal vacancy dereg- Brooklyn. week, former Guyanese Ambassador of Guyana,” calling it a “flagrant viola- ulation, and close the loopholes that Additionally, Bichotte said vacan- to Venezuela and respected academic tion of international law.” make this precious affordable housing cy deregulation increases landlords’ Odeen Ishmael pointed the country to Apparently rattled by Guyana’s reac- resource unaffordable,” she said. incentive to harass tenants through the fact that President Nicolas Maduro tion, Caracas gave a series of mixed The Assemblymember said the prac- decreased services, as a method of had published a new decree in the coun- signals in a mid week statement on the tice of speculative targeting of afford- forcing long-term tenants out of their try’s official gazette laying claim to a issue, calling for peace and brother- able housing has decimated affordable regulated apartments. large area off Guyana’s northeast coast hood on the one hand and at the same housing in our community, stating that “Our district has been one of the and stretching all the way to a part of time urging Exxon to abandon its well this practice worst hit losing over 11,000 units of northern Suriname. development and analysis because it is would not be possible without loop- affordable housing in just the past The publication also had also includ- operating in Venezuelan waters. holes in the rent laws and the rent three years,” she said. ed the new area of claim, setting off a The company has indicated no such regulated apartments, which convert to “It is unacceptable that 80 per- tougher than usual reaction from Guy- intention and pointed authorities to the market-rate apartments through vacan- cent of poor renters in rent-regulated anese Foreign Minister Carl Greenidge fact that all its arrangements are with cy deregulation. apartments pay more than 50 percent who vowed in a statement that Guyana the government of Guyana rather than She said loopholes in the rent laws, of their income in rent, a drastic would not roll over, lie down and allow Caracas, meaning that it will take no such as the vacancy bonus, individu- increase from 64 percent in 2005,” Venezuela to “annex” a large part of the orders or urgings from Venezuela. al apartment improvement increases, she added. 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King working and deeply commit- served” the group “in various The St. Vincent and the ted to the party cause, among capacities.” Grenadines Progressive Organ- other superlatives. “Because of his knowledge ization of New York (SPOONY), He said he has known both and passion for the further- an arm of the main opposition officials for “quite a long time,” ance of goals and objectives of New Democratic Party (NDP), and that he’s related to Bac- this organization and that of on Sunday bestowed special chus’ wife, Gloria. the NDP, he continues to serve honors on two stalwart offi- “I’ve known him for being in the capacity of trustee,” she cials during a town hall meet- a man of integrity and a man said. ing in Brooklyn. who’s willing to serve,” said “Talk about commitment, The Brooklyn-based group, Eustace of Bacchus, a former Mr. Bacchus has it, not even SVG Opposition Leader Arnhim Eustace (L) presents award which was formed in 2002 sergeant in the Royal St. Vin- the weather stood in his way to the Rev. Alwyn Craigg. Photo by Nelson A. King to aid the NDP, honored its cent and the Grenadines Police as he will drive from Queens former president and co- Force in charge of telecommu- to Brooklyn to attend meet- founder Vincent Bacchus, nication. “I heartily commend ings and other activities of Craigg’s “commitment and Rev. Craigg for his contribu- and chaplain and co-founder, him.” SPOONY,” Cuffee added. “His dedication” to SPOONY as tion not only to SPOONY but the Rev. Alwyn Craigg, at the The Opposition leader said affiliation with the organiza- “immeasurable”. [also to] the New Democratic forum that was addressed by Craig – a former school teach- tion has made him the undis- “His resident has been used, Party of SVG on a whole.” NDP president and Opposition er, police officer and sanitation puted senior consultant of and continues to be used, as a Craigg told Caribbean Life Leader Arnhim Eustice, Mem- employee at home, “believes in SPOONY. meeting place for SPOONY,” that his work was of God’s ber of Parliament for North the NDP. “Mr. Bacchus is of the opin- she said of Craigg, the founder doing and “in the interest of Leeward Roland “Patel” Mat- “He keeps me abreast of ion that SPOONY, though and senior pastor of the Abun- my little island, St. Vincent thews, and former NDP Com- what’s happening up here (in young, is still a force to be reck- dant Life Christian Church, on and the Grenadines.” munications and Works Min- New York),” he said. “Rev. oned with,” she continued. Church Avenue in Brooklyn. “I’m just humble and very ister Glenford Stewart. Craig never gives up; he’s a Bacchus, who designed the “Rev. Craigg always ensures simple,” said Craig, tersely, Eustace, who presented genuine soul.” local constabulary’s telecom- that all his chores are complet- who was initially late to accept the awards to the officials, at In reading a brief back- munications system, told Car- ed before the commencement the award because of what the Friends of Crown Heights ground of the honorees, Sally- ibbean Life afterwards that of the ‘New Times’ program on he said was a major thunder- Educational Center in Brook- Ann Cuffee, SPOONY’s assist- he felt “very good” about the [local] NICE Radio daily, and storm that gripped the New lyn, described them as men of ant general secretary, noted honor. is also a regular contributor,” York metropolitan area just high integrity, genuine, hard- that Bacchus has “consistently Cuffee described Rev. she added. “Today, we salute before the forum began. CON EDISON IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING GAS SAFETY. Nothing is more important than your safety. 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They fail to mention that Our country’s once-robust the average Fortune 500 com- the world? infrastructure has played a pany pays less than 20 percent, vital role in the success of our after deductions, and many By Mandeep S.Tiwana rights around the world, has economy. Roads, bridges, and prosperous firms pay little JOHANNESBURG, June Freedom of reported declines in civil lib- transportation systems are the or nothing in federal income 10, 2015 (IPS) - Whistle- assembly is erties and political freedoms heart and blood of commerce taxes – such as General Elec- blowers like Edward Snow- virtually non- for the ninth consecutive and give consumers easy access tric, Boeing and Verizon. den and Julian Assange are existent in such year in 2015. to goods and services. Our pub- There’s a lot at stake here. hounded – not by autocratic contexts, and In too many countries, lic schools produce the next Every year, there are more but by democratic govern- peaceful activists exposing generation of workers. than 240,000 water main leaks ments – for revealing the activists are often corruption and rights viola- Infrastructure has never in America – more than 650 a truth about grave human forced to engage tions are being stigmatised been a partisan issue in this day – meaning one-sixth of the rights violations. Nobel online. as ‘national security threats’, country; everyone knows it is water that leaves a pumping peace prize winner, writer and subjected to politically essential. Unfortunately, paying station never reaches a con- and political activist Liu civic freedoms come not motivated trials, arbitrary for these investments seems to sumer. These ruptures force Xiaobo is currently lan- just from state apparatus- detentions and worse. There have become a partisan fault traffic to detour and businesses guishing in a Chinese prison es but also from powerful appears to be no let up line. to close. while the killing of Egyptian non-state actors including in official censorship and The need is pressing: fund- One in nine American bridg- protestor, poet and mother influential business entities repression of active citizens ing for highway construction es is deemed deficient and in Shaimaa al-Sabbagh, appar- and extremist groups sub- in authoritarian states like is set to run out. Congress is need of immediate repair or ently by a masked police- scribing to fundamentalist China, Cuba, Iran, North scrambling to find $10 billion replacement. Most have weight man, in January this year ideologies. This begs a deep- Korea, and Vietnam. to keep road repair crews on restrictions that force trucks to continues to haunt us. er analysis into the extent “It is increasingly evi- the job through the fall. take detours, costing compa- CIVICUS, the global civil and causes of this pervasive dent that the dangers to It shouldn’t be hard to find nies money and delays. society alliance, has docu- problem. civic freedoms come not $10 billion. Congress could Nearly half of the nation’s mented serious abuses of In several countries, laws just from state apparatus- look to the loopholes that allow schools were built 40 to 60 civic freedoms in 96 coun- continue to be drawn up to es but also from powerful corporations to shift profits off- years ago. Many of these tries in 2014 alone. The restrict civic freedoms. They non-state actors including shore to tax haven countries. schools have leaky roofs, inef- annual report of the inter- include anti-terror laws that influential business entities This costs the U.S. Treasury ficient heating, and poor ven- national advocacy group, limit freedom of speech, and extremist groups sub- up to $90 billion a year. Just tilation that make for a poor Human Rights Watch, public order laws that limit scribing to fundamentalist this month, the conservative learning environment. laments that the once-her- the right to protest peace- ideologies.” governments in Australia and All of these infrastructure alded Arab Spring has given fully, laws that stigmatise Freedom of assembly is the U.K. alleged Apple, Micro- failures cost businesses and way almost everywhere to civil society groups through virtually non-existent in soft, and Google are skirting families time and money. Sure- conflict and repression while derogatory names such as such contexts, and activists tax laws when they shift prof- ly that affects competitiveness, Amnesty International’s ‘foreign agents’, laws that are often forced to engage its offshore, and the countries too. Annual Report 2014/2015 create bureaucratic hurdles online. But when they do so, promised to crack down on this The CEOs who led Ameri- calls it a devastating year to receive crucial funding they are demonised as being practice. But our can industry after World War for those seeking to stand from international phil- agents of Western security Congress just repeats the II – when we were building up for human rights. anthropic institutions as agencies. tired rhetoric of corporate CEOs the interstate highway system, In recent years, there has well as laws that prevent Ironically, excessive sur- that the formal U.S. tax rate of advanced telecommunications been a perceptible rise in progressive civil society veillance and/or hound- 35 percent is too high and is systems, and investing in basic restrictions on civic space – organisations from protect- ing of whistle-blowers by making our firms uncompeti- Continued on Page 12 the fundamental freedoms of ing the rights of marginal- countries such as Australia, expression, association and ised minorities such as the France, the United King- peaceful assembly. 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The Caribbean Life, its advertisements, articles and photographs, may not be reproduced, either in whole or part, without permission in writing from the publisher except brief to edit all submissions. portions for purposes of review or commentary consistent with the law. 10 Caribbean Life, June 12-18, 2015 BQ Emboldened rogues: sign of the times The fact that these epi- death in Baltimore… Obvious- ly did not join their supervisor not only would the now depart- sodes of rogue behavior by law ly, at this point there’s precious in his over-the-top rampage) ed one have insisted that his enforcement types, in treating little reason to expect that a Viewpoint sort of skipped over him and actions were all very correct, with persons of color, continue white cop, in a supervisory role headed toward African Ameri- but there would doubtless have to mock our “civil” society pre- at that, tossing a defenseless By Les Slater can youngsters he presumably been a chorus of voices rallying tensions, is bedeviling, more 14-year-old African American felt warranted his focus. The to his cause. The McKinney so for the message of seem- girl to the ground and pointing supervising officer’s “handling” episode, like many others one ingly unrelenting defiance it his firearm at other teens in cops should not be judged of the black kids evidently might cite, has assaulted our delivers than even the rogue Texas, will spark a turnaround by the renegade actions of a called for, among other things, senses in this particular phase displays themselves, appall- from the wave of ugliness. misfit in the fold, as was on the use of lots of profanity, as ing though they be. The latest Scariest of all, of course, is display last week in Texas, it borne out by the video. 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One ronment, where concealing police conduct righting itself idency, far from the cathartic in which resistance to doing would have imagined that the rogue behavior is much more anytime soon. effect and healing some sug- the right thing would appear to ubiquitous presence of video difficult, a redoubled effort Initially placed on adminis- gested it would come to repre- have somehow risen to badge- evidence of wrongdoing (and to identify and expunge from trative leave pending an inves- sent in our bifurcated society, of-honor levels. everything else) and the ease the ranks all such elements tigation, word subsequently has instead served to magnify With each new headline- with which this materializes, had become a major priority. came that the guy who lit up hate to a degree we had fanci- making bout of contemptible would have been a major game- Proactive moves on this front the Internet, supposedly to fully believed to be a relic of an police action, we’ve naively changing dynamic, serving as a is clearly preferable to coasting the tune of millions of views, unsavory past. McKinney and thought we had arrived at a deterrent to lawlessness among with a status quo that has so resigned from the department. other white cop / black target cresting of this nightmare real- designated protectors of the often now shown itself suscep- But hardly should that be the eruptions that have given us ity darkening the landscape. We peace. Instead, the modern- tible to untoward developments end of the vignette, as it relates had not. Not when Eric Garner day availability of documentary that negatively impact all those to a character who was clear- pause in recent times, are of a came to his chokehold-induced evidence is apparently not the caught in the vortex. ly miscast in his “peace offic- piece with a sharper edge to the demise on Staten Island. Or least bit bothersome to some of The white kid who shot the er” role. 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Roxan is desperate to help a week, is now unemployed. (IMF) successes don’t mean a her son who graduated high Next to her sits Iona Sam- thing. Seven consecutive tests school last year and has quali- uels, an on-again-off again have been passed but still, the fied for college. Her daughter vendor who sells a few dozen mother of two can’t find work is in secondary school and is oranges and bananas to make and relies instead on the kind- preparing to sit exams. ends meet. Iona is lucky: she ness of friends and family. Several miles away in the lives rent-free, house-sitting The 32-year-old has been in south coast village of Denbigh, for a friend who lives in Can- Iona Samuels (left) and her friend Pearl. several government-sponsored the two elderly women sitting ada. Her on-again off-again Inter Press Service / Zadie Neufville training programmes and has outside the May Pen Health Cen- business is due to the many even filed for help under the tre tell their stories of hardship. times she is unable to restock poor and vulnerable” people tionship with the IMF, it is Programme of Advancement Five days a week, they scratch the plastic crates that serve as like her. the poorest of this nation’s 2.8 Through Health and Education out a meagre living selling a few her stall because she uses all The good fortune that allows million people who suffer the (PATH), a safety net set up to sweets, biscuits, some bottled the cash to buy food and pay Iona to live rent-free also goes heaviest burden. With most assist the poor. But she fails to water, drinks and fruits to make water and light bills. against her in her quest for gov- earnings going to pay loans, qualify and can’t understand ends meet. Neither have pen- “Sometime I buy two dozen ernment assistance with her there is nothing left for govern- why. sions and none qualify for even oranges and two dozen bananas daily expenses. ment assistance. In the long history of Jamai- the basic of government assist- and I only sell half. Sometimes “I live in a house that is fully Media reports cite informa- ca’s on-again off-again rela- ance under PATH. I don’t make a profit because I furnished, so I am unable to tion from the U.S.-based Cen- tionship with the IMF, it is Seventy-year-old Elise have to sell them for what I pay qualify for anything. There is no tre for Economic Policy and the poorest of this nation’s 2.8 Young’s small box of mixed for them and I have to eat and consideration that the house is Research, which states that million people who suffer the sweets and biscuits and the pay the bills,” she explains. not mine. It is my friend’s house. three years into its latest IMF heaviest burden. With most plastic bucket containing some Iona admits that advancing There is a gas stove, and a televi- programming, Jamaica’s econ- earnings going to pay loans, ice and a handful of drinks age has slowed her ability to sion so I don’t qualify for help,” omy is suffocating, struggling there is nothing left for govern- is hardy enough to pay the do more strenuous work. She Iona complains. to reach its current quarterly ment assistance. 18-dollar electricity bill each is concerned that government In the long history of Jamai- growth rate of between 0.1 and The single mother spends month and buy food. has no programmes for “the ca’s on-again off-again rela- 0.5 percent. GUNHILL SHIPPING TRINIDAD Wishes to advise their operation is no longer open HAITI & TOBAGO for business. Our phone number (718) 231-0232 is still working and all calls are handled by ECONOCARIBE ST. LUCIA SHIPPING. JAMAICA REAL ESTATE If you choose, their direct number is (718) 244-7447. ECONOCARIBE is the same company Gunhill has been BAHAMAS UÊÀiVÃÕÀiÃÊUÊ >Ê `wÊV>ÌÃÊUÊ Ã}à NICARAGUA using to ship their cargo for several years. BANKRUPTCY There is no change in weekly service and regular pick up - so whether you ship to Jamaica–Kingston your cargo Chapter 7, 11 & 13 BERMUDA ANTIGUA still goes to Adolph Levi private bonded facility or Mon- MATRIMONIAL/FAMILY tego Bay–Seaboard Marine private bonded warehouse. Avoiding the hassle and delays of the port. DOMINICAN Divorce, Child Support, PUERTO REPUBLIC Custody & Division of Assets RICO ECONOCARIBE SHIPPING also ships to Guyana and every Caribbean destination including Antigua, Barbados, IMMIGRATION Bahamas, Dominica, Grenada, Haiti, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, GRENADA ST. VINCENT ÊUÊ««i>ÃÊUÊ7>ÛiÀÃÊUÊ`ÛÃÀÞÊ"«ÃÊ St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Vincent, St. Thomas, Trinidad and every UÊ1-Êi`iÀ>Ê ÕÀÌÊ >ÃiÃÊUÊ i«ÀÌ>ÌÊ >Ãià other Caribbean island plus England. Thank you for your support over the years. 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Operations Manager Justin Hoshue said, “We are currently in a warehouse in Brooklyn off Essex street. We’ve been here since fall last year,” Nation- al Bakery, a brand operating under the umbrella of Con- tinental Baking Company, expanded their successful operation to the United States of America initially with their HTB products. The bakery brand has been a leading pro- ducer of bread operating exclu- sively in Jamaica. Now, Hoshue manages a warehouse deliver- ing products to various retail- ers throughout the borough. “Obviously you got to start somewhere, you got to start at zero. Reception of the product and brand have been good,” Hoshue said. Currently, National Bakery From left, Jim Pacheco, Clive Holland, Justin HoShue of the National Bakery, Brooklyn warehouse. Photo courtesy of National offers a limited range of prod- Bakery ucts just shy of 20. Focusing on their most popular items, have with the brand, Hoshue we’re growing our customer our products there, request it,” Brooklyn customers. Though Hoshue and his team provide hopes that through increasing base. We’re bringing a new he said. he did not dish on much detail, hard dough bread, crackers and visibility he will achieve bring- level of service and customer As the company begins to Hoshue did affirm that there bun. ing National goods to every support. Look for our Nation- grow, be sure to pay attention will be some new products Playing on the familiar- store. al branded products anywhere to their new additions inspired added to appeal to the feedback ity most Jamaican natives may “We started from zero and you shop and if you don’t see by the feedback from their core they have received thus far. manhattan.about.com/od/ Capital Business Blog - Read about SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES careersjobs/a/nysmallbusiness.htm the issues. 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Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte (second from left) at a rally in Brook- lyn standing up for public education. WIADCA especially invites and welcomes all ethnic food vendors to provide Photo courtesy of Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte their special cuisine from around the world for the millions of international visitors who participate every year. proud of AM Bichotte for standing in EARLY REGISTRATION BEGINS: Bichotte support of the needs of students in her Monday June 1st–Tuesday June 30th, 2015 Continued from page 3 district.” “Parents and students really need Great discounts for early registration ONLY! and his policies,” said Billy Easton, someone like Assembly Member `É ÊV VÊ ÀÃÊÊUÊÊÀÌÃÊEÊ À>vÌà executive director of Alliance for Qual- Bichotte, because too often members Non-Profi ts for distributing information ity Education. “The big supporters of fold under the pressure,” said Zakiyah this bill that are pressuring assembly Ansari, advocacy director of Alliance REGULAR REGISTRATION BEGINS: members to pass it are clearly more for Quality Education. “This issue is Wednesday July 1st – Monday August 31st, 2015 concerned with the tax break than they extremely important because it would `É ÊV VÊ ÀÃÊÊUÊÊÀÌÃÊEÊ À>vÌ are with equitable and fair funding. divert so much funding that is genu- Non-Profi ts for distributing information “Otherwise, we would all be in agree- inely owed to our district schools, to A late fee of $50.00 will be applied for any ment that low income and minority support wealthy investors.” registration submitted after August 31st, 2014 district schools that are owed billions “We applaud Assemblywomen of dollars deserve all the money they Bichotte for standing up for all children Space will be assigned on a fi rst come - fi rst served basis. WIADCA are owed, none of which should be in her district,” said Rogelia Garcia par- cannot guarantee any spots. All spaces measure 10x10. No Exceptions. diverted to wealthy campaign donors,” ent leader of Make the Road New York. he added. “The ta x credit that is being pushed by REGISTRATION WILL BE AS FOLLOWS: “Gov. Cuomo’s tax credit is a scam Governor Cuomo is misguided because Organization’s offi ce: 325 Rogers Avenue for taxpayers. The so called ‘Educa- it will continue to divest funding and (Bet Montgomery & Sullivan). PH #: 718-467-1797 tion Investment Credit’ is just another resources from our public schools in way for the governor to funnel funds order to support the privatization of Online at wiadcacarnival.org. Please note there will be from our public schools into the hands education. We’re happy to recognize an additional service fee for online registration. of his Hedge Fund friends,” said New her efforts against this cause and sup- Offi ce Email: [email protected] York Communities for Change Execu- port her position to vote against the tax tive Director, Jonathan Westin. “We are credit,” she added. WIADCA’s offi ce is open for registration Monday through Friday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm. PAYMENT OPTIONS In Offi ce registration: Money Orders, Debit and/or Credit Cards ONLY. No Exceptions. Please make your money order payable to: WEST INDIAN AMERICAN DAY CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION, INC. OR WIADCA INC. Online registration: Credit & Debit Cards ONLY. 53B Discounts will be offered to anyone taking more than one vending space. Q]\\SQbSR The Info below is ONLY a suggestion. You may opt to go elsewhere. These Insurance Carriers are familiar with the insurance required for vendors for WIADCA’s Labor Day Carnival. INSURANCE: Vendors are required to purchase General Liability Insurance from a reputable Insurance Company that is licensed to provide insurance coverage. The policy should name the following as additional insured: WIADCA INC., The City of New York Offi ce of the Mayor’s Street Activity. Manhattan BROOKLYN BROOKLYN E. G. BOWMAN CO. INC. ALLIED INSURANCE ANDREW CLUNIS 5 Hanover Square, BROKERAGE 2130 Caton Avenue DWaWbcaOb Suite 201 4315 Church Avenue BROOKLYN, NY 11226 eee QO`WPPSO\ZWTS\Sea Q][ New York, NY 10004 BROOKLYN, NY 11203 Tel. No.: 718 284 1783 Tel. No.: 212 425 8150 Tel. No.: 718 693 2000 Fax No.: 718 284 8973 :WYSca]\4OQSP]]Y]`4]ZZ]eca]\BeWbbS` Fax No.: 212 269 0399 Fax No.: 718 269 0399 20 Caribbean Life, June 12-18, 2015 BQ Chronicle Atlantic Symphony celebrates 49 years Above: The Young Acolytes By Tangerine Clarke he recounted the incredible life perform during the celebra- The pristine sound of the he has enjoyed so far, as an tion. Chronicle Atlantic Symphony arranger, tuner and teacher to Right: Rudy “Boysie” Bishop Steel Orchestra (CASSO) is still many youngsters growing up against his 49th-year back- as sweet to the ear as it was in Guyana. drop. Photo by Tangerine Clarke 49 years ago, when musical “Boysie,” as he is known visionary, conductor, compos- in the neighborhood, also the band burst onto the scene er, Rudy Bishop entertained marked the occasion with a with the legendary showman the Guyanese community, and tribute to the Young Acolytes at the helm. pan lovers around the world. Steel Orchestra of St. Stephens The award-winning CASSO On Sunday, May 31, the Church, whose outstanding has remained alive and relevant maestro was once again in his performances on the pan have for so many years because of element as he was celebrated, kept audiences entertained for the passion and determination and applauded for his sterling the last 14 years. in which Bishop has imparted contribution to steelpan music The talent of the young ones his skill and knowledge to gen- during a reception at the St. from age nine to 14 took center eration after generation. Stephen’s Church Banquet stage and created excitement Winning titles in both the Hall in Brooklyn. for the audience with Pharrell National Steelband Competi- Always excited about his William’s hit “Happy,” and the tion and the National Music stirring repertoire of music popular “La Bamba” in a musi- Festival in Guyana, Bish- that include classical, pop, cal tribute to their leader. op went on to capture best rock reggae, Bishop, a multi- The pleasure of being among arrangement for the CARIFES- talented musician who trained his prodigies could be heard in TA theme in 1972, and won sical pieces such as Khach- Palm Springs, New York, Bal- five generation of steelpan his voice as he called out the every single competition until aturyan’s “Sabre Dance” and timore, Chicago and Salt Lake players, enjoyed an evening fit names of many former players 1979, and many more acco- Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake,” City has made the band the for a king. 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RATED & AWARDED BY PATIENTS QUEENS: 107-15 Jamaica Ave., NY 11418 BQ Caribbean Life, June 12-18, 2015 21 CARIBBEAN ROUNDUP TRINIDAD HAITI Continued from page 4 & TOBAGO a matter on which there were immense Minister of Health Dr. Fenton Fergu- public discussion, led by the Office of the son said his ministry has already started a Supervisor of Elections. ST. LUCIA JAMAICA public education campaign encouraging In explaining the need for the amend- persons to protect themselves if the virus ment, Gonsalves pointed to statement BAHAMAS should come to Jamaica. from the ruling and opposition parties NICARAGUA He recently met with the Director of and successive Organization of American For Excellent Rates the Pan American Health Organization States elections monitoring teams and (PAHO), Dr. Carissa Etienne, and Jamaica other election observers, including local BERMUDA ANTIGUA Contact us! would be getting support from that group observers. with its vector control program. These entities have all commented on 718-244-SHIP DOMINICAN He said PAHO has helped Jamaica in the size of the voters’ list. PUERTO REPUBLIC RICO (7447) the past in other health emergency drives Gonsalves said that the law passed in and in this, they will be giving technical 1982 provided for continuous registra- GRENADA support. tion of electors and the removal from the ST. VINCENT 147-46 176th Street Other Caribbean countries are also on list of the names of persons who have Jamaica, NY 11434 alert for the Zika virus, however, there been overseas for a continuous five-year GUYANA have been no cases in the Caribbean to period. US VIRGIN (At the back of DMV) date. ISLANDS Suriname BARBADOS Haiti An electoral observations team Haiti’s Sunrise Airways is moving to from the organization of the American DOMINICA We ship to all increase flights between Port-au-Prince States (OAS) was impressed by several ST. MARTIN and Santo Domingo to regularly sched- aspects of Suriname’s elections recent- Caribbean destinations uled status and expand to other destina- ly, but suggested several improvements PANAMA and England tions throughout the Caribbean. including the introduction of campaign BELIZE The expansion is being made possi- financing regulations and affirmative ST. KITTS [email protected] ble with Sunrise Airways being awarded action to promote gender equality in www.econocarib.com CAYMAN a Part 129 Operating Permit from the politics. ISLANDS Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation. It The mission commended Suri- is the first Haitian airline to earn Part namese for the “exemplary civic spirt” For Jamaica we ship your cargo to private bonded 129 status. and active participation in the election “We’ve taken another big step forward that was eventually won by the incum- facilities avoiding the hassle and port delays. with this announcement, one that will bent National Democratic Party (NDP) In Kingston- Adolph Levi and Montego Bay-Seaboard warehouse. have a signification impact on our ability led by President Desi Bouterse which to successfully grow our route network got 27 of the 51 seats. in the months to come,” It said the polling sta- said Philippe Bayard, tions opened on time, president of the airline were adequately staffed The Law Offices of which was launched in and fully equipped December 2012. with all the materials Sunrise Airway’s new regularly sched- required for the election and it also uled service to Santo Domingo builds on commended political parties for the Georgia E. McCarthy its scheduled operations between Port- camaraderie shown throughout the day au-Prince, Haiti, and Santiago de Cuba, at polling stations. 902 East 86 Street, Brooklyn NY 11236 Cuba. However, it said other steps could be Travelers can connect on same day taken to strengthen the electoral proc- CONTESTED/UNCONTESTED DIVORCES service from Santo Domingo to Santiago ess. On this occasion, 128 candidates Aggressive Representation in Supreme Court de Cuba, via Port-au-Prince vice versa. or 33 percent of the total number were and Family Court The carrier also operates 52 weekly women compared to 90 in the last elec- scheduled domestic flights between Port- tion. FAMILY LAW au-Prince and Cap Haitien. The observers also welcomed the The current Sunrise Airways fleet effort made to improve the access to CHILD SUPPORT, CUSTODY, PATERNITY, VISITATION comprised of 19-seat Jetstream 32 EP polling stations for persons with dis- AND CHILD ABUSE aircraft. abilities, including the introduction of special voting booths. Protect Your Parental Rights in Family Court St Vincent REAL ESTATE The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Trinidad Parliament has passed an amendment to Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Contracts & Closings, Foreclosures, Basement Ejections the election law that will see 23,741 names Kamla Persad-Bissessar has denied alle- CRIMINAL MATTERS removed from the voters’ list ahead of the gations from United National Congress next general election constitutionally due (UNC) chairman Jack Warner that funds )--)'2!4)/. s "!.+2504#9 s !,, #)6), -!44%23 by March 2016. from FIFA (Federation Internationale de The amendment to the Representa- Football Association) were used in 2010 TRUST, WILLS & ESTATES REPRESENTATIONS tion of the People’s Act, is the result of a for the political campaigns for the UNC bipartisan effort to clean internal elections and up the voters’ list, which, general election. Free Consultation* as of May 26, 2015, was She said the UNC 2,038 persons fewer than may consider an audit *The consultation is free if retained the 2012 population. of its finances, given the The amendment now fact that Warner has been indicted by means that only persons registered on or the U.S. government for wire fraud and Call 347-587-5458 after June 1, 2005 are qualified to vote, money laundering. unless they register. Warner was a former Minister of Fax 347-587-6169 Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves in Works and Minister of National Secu- BY APPOINTMENT ONLY tabling the bill recently, told lawmakers rity in the ruling PP government. that the size of the voters’ list had been Compiled by Azad Ali 22 Caribbean Life, June 12-18, 2015 BQ BQ Caribbean Life, June 12-18, 2015 23 Dread publishes ‘Half’ Told memoir By Vinette K. Pryce lives of some of the pre- he was quite adept at In a memoir pub- miere recorders of reg- buying and selling the lished by Akashik BOOK REVIEW gae music. chicken of the sea and Books, Doctor Dread In brief chapters, could well have made a reveals “The Half That’s Throughout the book How he detoured he details information profitable and probably Never Been Told,” a 256- Washington D.C, native, from a career selling of how he rendered his less stressful lifestyle page account about his born Gary Himmelfarb fish to one that exalt- guidance and in the had he pursued a daily encounters and travels describes and more ed a claim owning Real process guided many grind among vendors promoting Jamaica’s often than not, repeats Authentic Sounds (RAS) as the most enabling bound by refrigerators. reggae music and in his affinity to Rastafari, Records and a publish- force to their successes. Doctor Dread was not addition tells another Emperor Haile Selassie I ing company he named Although deferring to that guy. story that advances his and the music that beck- Tafari Music becomes avoid the tag of Great Not completely. Book cover of “The Half own investments in the oned him to visit the fodder for reflection on White Hope, the often He dabbled on and off That’s Never Been Told.” genre. island of its birth. how he influenced the self-medicated Dread with the prospect of set- delivers a fraction of tling with consistency, what insiders might routine and perhaps sta- have expected from an bility and even less dan- individual whose ros- ger. ter includes Melodians, But by his own 4UBUF6OJWFSTJUZPG/FX:PSL Inner Circle, Joseph Hill/ account said, “While Culture, Tiger, Hugh many people trod off Mundell and Augustus to work each day and #SPPLMZO&EVDBUJPOBM0QQPSUVOJUZ$FOUFS Pablo, Eek-A-Mouse, punch a time clock and Black Uhuru, Michigan have no real love for & Smiley, Tenor Saw, their jobs, and are only "ENJOJTUFSFECZUIF/FX:PSL$JUZ$PMMFHFPG5FDIOPMPHZ $6/: Israel Vibration, Charlie there to get a paycheck, Chaplain, Eddy Grant, I had the luxury of doing Burning Spear and what I truly loved. My #&0$PGGFSTUVJUJPO'3&&BDBEFNJDQSFQBSBUJPO Bunny Wailer. work became my life.” “Each chapter is a “The Half That’s song,” he said, “and I Never Been Told” will have layered them with satisfy the curiosity of O different verses and cho- those with an insatiable BE ruses.” appetite for all things SE And if this book paro- reggae. 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King Historic Immigration advo probe cates across the country- SCRAPhealth stepped up their p CARIB NURSING tests over the weekend,ro- BITTERSWEET care going calling for overhaul of the nation’s immigra tion system especially- proposal nowhere in light of the enact ment of a tough anti-- By Erica Werner By Bert Wilkinson SHORTAGE GROWS illegal immigration law METALWASHINGTON (AP) — Relatives of a Guyana alth in Arizona. A transformative he government minis In Los Angeles, about duled HAITI REUNIONwho was ass ter care bill was sche 23 50,000 people Quake survivors by masked gunmenassinated joined a Tuesday, March massive protest; while the spring of 2006 sayin for President Barackas there were about 25,000 Obama’s signature they are now depending protesters in Dall final reclaim their Congress takes the the Canadian govern 10,000 in Chicago andas, ts’ steps in Democra ment and a Guyana drug- Carib nursing Milwaukee, and ACHES orphaned kids trafficker thou improbable and history- - convicted in sands in Miami, San- the U.S., to help them Francisco, Washington, making push for near- border Jan. 29 follow shortage worries Vandalism forces Guyana, universal medical cov- By Michelle Faul ing Haiti’s devastatingdetermine who killed D.C. and New York, , him. among other major cit- erage. PORT-AU-PRINCE- earthquake. fficials Joyful par Orphanage o ies. Jamaica ban on exports On the cusp of suc-r- Haiti (AP) — Two siblings and a leaders, World Bank ceeding where nume ents on March 10, recov- said all but one securiof thety guard were Organizers and also were also ralliessaid thereand By Bert Wilkinson ous past congresses e ered the children that children were kilgivenled when gunmen rid By Nelson A. King dled Satyadeo Sawh - vigils in more than 70 Two key Caribbean administrations havuse they gave to American back to 22 families. A The World Ban idly growing shortage Dealers on the out six remaining child, whose ’s locales around the coun- Community (CARICOM) coun- their livelihood isother being han threat-d, say failed, jubilant Ho - missionaries ab body after the says that nursing shortk of nurses as demand age and gender were not y invaded try. tries have banned scrap metal ened by unfair government rules Democrats voted 219send weeks ago. his Lower- East Coas ages across the Engl - for quality health care given, is awaiting fur “There are moments in exports for yet another time in that are not applied to other 212 late Sunday to t The 33 children had home in April 2006 in t spe ish- increases.” Echoes of African Rhythms ther verification of her aking Caribbean which you say, ‘We will recent years, saying they are industries affected by theft and legislation to Obama tha been living at the SOS murder that had shockeda limit It attributed this to parents’ identities. access and quality escalate responding vandalism. would extend coveraged Orphanage on Port-au- the formererifi- British colo of health services and the aging popu this struggle,’” to growing acts of Prince’s outskirts since The lengthlyny notv used to freque - lation, said Illinois Democratic DanceAfrica will vandalism from public facili Last weekend, Guyana joined to 32 million uninsuredefi- affect the region’s com- and the migration of Americans, reduce left, and police stopped a group of cation process,attac ksled onby governmentnt Continued on page 4 Weeksville Heri mark opening ties including theft of key items- Jamaica in taking out its vexa- rance social services petiveness. high numbers of nurs tage Center on ceremonies at from major water reservoirs, cits and ban insu Home sweet home tives Alcin Mark-Evens, national 10 U.S. Baptist mission- Haitian officials, let alone c In Gov. Paterson’s corner African American the historic tion on the booming scrap such , is reunited with rela es were In a new report, enti- es to Canada, the U.K.- dance, music an dM culture.ay 22 with See Page Afri can19. and Children’s Villages Interamili aries from taking them Continued on page 5 abi metal rails from a main city metal company practices to Charles Nadege, centerorphanage run by SOS , March 17, 2010. F weeks net ministers. - NAACP official Hazel tled and the U.S., drawn by export sector, saying the across the Dominican The Nurse Labor cemetery and bleachers from a trade has spawned a thriving as denying coverage Erlande Lerontis at an t-au-Prince, Wednesday missionaries about six lic. Saw’s relatives say listen as former New YorkDukes, City b elowMayor right, David and Din and Education Markets higher paying jobs. Check out our new website at on the outskirts of Por to the Dominican Repub media after meeting with the local political bas school, among others. but unwanted side-kick industry people with pre-existing local authorities appea Rev. Al Sharpton, below center, in the English-Speaking “These shortages medical conditions. reunited with the children they gave to American r of New York Gov. kins, below left, addres Continued on page 4 ago who were detained while trying to bus them Continued polit Davi CARICOM - Issues and have tangible impact www.caribbeanlifenews co Continued on page 4 on page 5 icians, and commund Paterson Thursday, e to discuss the future politisecals lithefe www.caribbeanlifenews.com See story on Page 3 ity leaders who March 4, Options for Ref that may compromises attended in Harlem. State . the meeting and local released on M orm, the ability of E li Check out our new website at stand b 24 Caribbean Life, June 12-18, 2015 BQ We’ve Got You 4/B63@A2/G A/D3C>B= Covered! 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Pryce want to have a voice in the decision-making process that ultimately affects their invest- who believe their ownership of that have improved develop- ments in the island. dual passports should enable ment on the island and may Often referred to as Diaspo- the right to citizenry and par- have also contributed to a bet- rans, they are heading to the ticipation in their birthplace. ter world image. island to attend a conference They have been vociferous While the emphasis has from June 13 to June 18 where and relentless in their pursuit focused on business, trade and they will lobby with govern- to obtaining a voice and at the investments, the long-term ment officials to win approval Sixth Biennial Jamaica Diaspo- goal has always been to sit for a seat in the nation’s Parlia- ra Conference in Montego Bay, amongst the 84 legislators and Former Jamaican Ambassador Audrey Marks (left) with ment. they will once again stake a perhaps ultimately the House playwright actress Debra Ehrhardt. It is a topic they have revis- claim for ensuring opportuni- of Representatives. Photo courtesy www.jamaicafarewelltheplay.com ited every two years since ties of involvement. At the last meeting in 2013, 2004 when a biennial meeting On this go-round, the an implementation council On this year’s agenda they in areas of health and educa- of Jamaicans living in foreign theme “Jamaica and the was established. promise a full reporting of tion will also be addressed. countries convened after dis- Diaspora: Linking for Growth According to a website advances made with regard covering their shared interest and Prosperity” promise hope aimed to inform members of to policy. In addition, engage- FINAL CURTAIN FOR in improving the lot of nationals for dialogue with the minister the Jamaica Diaspora: “we are ment with youth will imple- “JAMAICA FAREWELL residing outside of the island. of foreign affairs and trade to pleased to inform you that ment a program to integrate The final New York perform- Fully committed to partici- establish a closer bond with this council in collaboration children of Jamaican descent ance of Debra Ehrhardt’s true- pating in the betterment of its the “Jamaican family at home with government ministries “in an effort to nurture their to-life-story is nearing. resident population, they get and abroad to work together and agencies, individuals and involvement in the country’s Titled “Jamaica Farewell,” together to iron out and decide to achieve the goals outlined interest groups in the diaspo- affairs and make possible, tan- the enthralling one-woman the role they will commit. in the National Development ra, the private sector and the gible connections with other showcase has been revisiting Some claim a desire for vot- Plan’s Vision 2030” agenda. international community and young people in Jamaica.” the stages here since it first ing in island-wide elections, Since its inaugural meet- development partners have Efforts to explore better debuted in 2007 during the others want a democratic stake ing 11 years ago, a mission of taken concrete actions on the business opportunities and dis- Fringe Festival and like its in the way remittances are dis- strengthening linkages have major recommendations from cussions about ways to expand title is bidding farewell. bursed and there are others successfully built alliances that conference.” the contribution of diasporans Catch You On The Inside! 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King Though many of them are declining to predict the number of calypsonians who will be selected from the Dyna- mite Calypso Tent in Brooklyn for the semifinal round in the National Calyp- so Competition in Vincy Mas 2015, most calypsonians from the tent have DANCE expressed confidence that they will be selected. “I think it was one of the bet- ter years in terms of the quality and standard of the calypsos,” said Dennis Continued on Page 36 CARIBBEAN Bridging The Gap Fashion Founder and Trinidadian native, Candace Thompson, presenting her solo “Of Circles and Bright Colours.” Photo by Kearra Gopee Show Collective sparks new traditions By Tangerine Clarke A bevy of designers will celebrate By Alley Olivier “The piece you saw me perform dance at Adelphi University. Caribbean Heritage Month on June 12, Who are you? What are you? Where tonight I created during a choreo-lab In her navigation of the profession- with a multi-ethnic fashion show titled are you from? last fall. I didn’t know where it was al dance world as a Caribbean Ameri- “Bridging The Gap -Connecting Carib- These seemingly simple questions going until it was finished and then I can for nearly 10 years, Thompson bean Style” set to take place at Brooklyn turn out to be loaded with layers of realized there was so much about me came to realize the particular chal- Borough Hall from 6 pm. complexity to explore through what and where I was from in the solo that lenges she faced when selling her Guyanese and international fashion should be a short answer. I wished more people of Caribbean pieces that merged her professional maven, of Mariska Designs fame Sonia Exploring the dimensions of what descent could have seen it,” Thomp- training with her Trinidadian roots. Noel will lead the impressive group contributes in shaping our identities son said. “It’s always been in the back Her particular piece, “Of Circles that includes Frank Denican, Minka while managing the influence of Car- of my mind to get people together.” and Bright Colours,” explored the Designs, Mayonka Designs, 8ttava, and ibbean heritage – whether native or Thompson, a Trinidadian native, stereotypical associations with the Christy Creations. a descendant – Candace Thompson moved to the United States at 20 Caribbean experience and hasn’t The one-hour fashion extravagan- aims to push those conversations years old where she continued her been an easily sold piece to other za that will feature an eclectic blend through dance. training in ballet and contemporary Continued on Page 36 Continued on Page 36 BQ Caribbean Life, June 12-18, 2015 33 CATERERS Offering dinner, cocktail and buffet options 8015/23 13th Avenue, Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11228 s 718–331–2900 s www.siricos.net NEED A GETAWAY? 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Michael Eklund, Kyra Zagorsky and A UNIVERSAL PICTURE Thompson and Chelsea Zhang. Paul Wight. + Redeemer (Unrated) Gritty tale of The Wolfpack (R for profanity) Dys- * redemption, set in Chile, revolving functional family documentary about CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS FOR THEATERS AND SHOWTIMES around a guilt-ridden hit man (Marko seven home-schooled siblings, aged 11 Zaror) who morphs into a crime-fight- to 18, screwed up by parents who raised ing vigilante to make amends for his them on welfare in a modest apartment in sins. Featuring Noah Segan, Loreto lower Manhattan where they were denied Go to www.Caribbeanlifenews.com for the latest in Caribbean news. Aravena and Otilio Castro. (In Spanish any contact with the outside world. BQ Caribbean Life, June 12-18, 2015 35 Dance Continued from page 33 performances. “A lot of times our type of TOP 10 work isn’t easily sold to ven- ues,” Thompson explained. SINGLES “I’ve applied my performance to a few other things but it hasn’t been picked up because See you Again 1 there isn’t a category they can Wiz Khalifa Feat. Charlie Puth put on it within a show.” Shut up & Dance This need to provide a plat- 2 Walk the Moon form that can showcase the merging between being Car- Want to Want Me ibbean and the contemporary 3 Jason Derulo arts called for the creation of Earned It (Fifty Shades..) Thompson’s Dance Caribbean 4 Collective (DCC). “I kept meet- The Weeknd ing people who are trudging Love Me Like I Do along by themselves and when 5 Ellie Goulding you’re doing it alone and your work isn’t easily sold, it can be Sugar 6 discouraging but I feel like if Maroon 5 we can all figure out who we Uptown Funk! are in the game and form a 7 Mark Ronson joint effort, it will be a lot better for all of us,” she said. Talking Body DCC’s first program, “New 8 Ase Dance Theater Collective performing “Freedom: An Ibo Story.” Photo by Kearra Gopee Tove Lo Traditions: A Showcase for Caribbean Choreographers,” Hey Mama 9 brought together six dynamic Held at St. Francis College itage. of identity and people always David Guetta choreographers representing on Sunday, June 7, the audi- For audience members such ask ‘what are you’ and I just Style the islands of Jamaica, St. Vin- ence was taken on a journey as Rachel Goldstein, the show think it’s an interesting way to 10 Taylor Swift cent, Grenada, Haiti and Cuba. of exploration as the dancers resonated with her as she is think about the different parts Of the seven performances, unpacked the complexities of always asked ‘where are you of yourself. That resonated with only one performance was cho- living in two worlds — being from.’ “I think with anybody me a lot in this show how so reographed by a woman of Afri- perceived as an American but who comes, especially to New many people are made up of so TOP 10 can American descent. wearing the badge of their her- York, there’s always a question many different parts.” ALBUMS up, the Dynamite Calypso Tent Fashion Calypso is at a disadvantage,” he added. AT.LONG.LAST.A$AP 1 “The guys (calypsonians) live A$AP Rocky Continued from page 33 Continued from page 33 up here; they don’t have to Empires of classic wear, eveningwear, Bowman, a frequent Nation- 2 face them [the judges at home] Hillsong UNITED swimwear, urban chic and al Calypso finalist from the every day.” avant-garde pieces will show- Dynamite Calypso Tent, in an Touch Down 2... In addition, he said calypso- case young emerging design- exclusive Caribbean Life inter- nians from his tent are judged 3 Boosie BadAzz ers from the French, Dutch, view, referring to the prelimi- earlier than their counterparts Pitch Perfect 2 English Caribbean region and nary judging of the Brooklyn- at home and that there is a 4 Soundtrack New York. based tent last Saturday night two-week gap before the local Founder of the Sonia Noel at Café Omar in Brooklyn. judging. I1989 5 Foundation for the Creative Bowman said he expects at “It should not be two weeks, Taylor Swift Arts and CEO of Guyana Fash- least five of the 14 calypsoni- and it just leaves four days Blurryface ion Week, Noel said the Bridg- ans, including himself, who [from the announcement of 6 ing the Gap concept is an participated in the prelimi- the semifinal results] for the twenty one pilots excellent platform to connect nary round, to be selected for guys here to practice,” Primus new world style from both the semifinal round next Sat- Wilder Mind said. “Last year, we protested 7 the cross-cultural Caribbean Sonia Noel, founder of the urday at Carnival City, Victoria Mumford & Sons it, and they [the local Calypso backdrop and the dynamic Sonia Noel Foundation for Park, Kingstown, the Vincen- Association] go back and do 8 Forever Diaspora nexus of Brooklyn. the Creative Arts, and cre- tian capital. Alesso “The Caribbean region is ator of Mariska Designs. He declined to identify the the same thing. known for its white sandy Photo courtesy of Sonia Noel others, saying only: “Every- “We have jobs up here, where JEKYLL + HYDE 9 beaches, fresh winds and blues body performed very good.” we have to put in for time off Zac Brown Band seas, but against that back- the elements of culture, while Ainsley Primus, the presi- [in advance],” he added. “You x drop lies a culture embedded educating youth of all ethnici- dent of the Dynamite Calypso [calypsonians] have family, 10 Ed Sheeran with a rich history of art,” said ties about the importance of Tent, declined to predict the you have to arrange for certain the publisher of Guyana’s pre- volunteerism. number of calypsonians who things, you have to buy airline mier magazine Makin’ Style, “I feel very blessed to have will be selected, reiterating tickets. It’s ridiculous. adding that music, food and this opportunity to lead this his disappointment with last “We’re doing something for fashion have played a very team to showcase Caribbean year’s selection. our country in the Diaspora,” important role in the develop- designing talent to the world, “I stop predicting,” he told Primus continued. “We just ment of what we call “a melt- and at the same time be a part Caribbean Life. “Last year, I want a level playing field. We’re ing of strong culture.” of the heroes give blood cam- predicted five, and they give looking for the same rights as Noel explained that SNFCA paign,” said Noel, an award- us three. anybody (calypsonian) down seeks to collaborate with all winning designer. “The way the judging is set there.” 36 Caribbean Life, June 12-18, 2015 BQ BQ Caribbean Life, June 12-18, 2015 37 SUN KULCHA COMMUNITY EVENTS LONG-RUNNING 2100; Prospect Heights; 10 am – 2 pm; Free. 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Cleveland will try to score some points and keep Uniondale in the team stand- ings. Modest ran a 23:2 in the 200-meter- dash for sixth place in the Section Eight qualifying meet and also ran an 11.44 for fourth place in the 100-meter-dash in the same meet. In addition, he ran the anchor leg in the 4 x 100-meter-relay to a fourth place standing. Cleveland is capable of indulging in two or three sports, as well, He should still blossom out further for Uniondale next year starting with the indoor track season as he is headed to another activity come September. Cleveland Jr. is the son of Cleveland Modest Sr. and is considering to play Continued on Page 42 Chanderpaul’s USA DEFEATS mistreatment By Azad Ali Guyana’s new Minister of Sport Dr. Rupert Roopnarine, has described as AUSTRALIA “distressing” the axing of veteran Guy- ana and West Indies middle order bats- man Shivanarine Chanderpaul from United States’ forward Abby Wambach (20) goes up for a header during a Women’s World Cup group D the regional squad for the tour against soccer match, Monday June 08, 2015 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. TFV Media via Associated Press / Mo Khursheed Australia, which started in Dominica last Wednesday. Dr. Roopnarine, also the education minister, said the way Chanderpaul CONCACAF teams shine in World Cup had been treated did not reflect the yeoman service he had given to West By Patrick Horne Colombia; ditto Costa Rica against ranked No. 2 in the world, has not Indies cricket in the region. The CONCACAF teams at the 2015 Spain. Both had to settle for draws. won the Cup since 1999 and is car- “The manner of his going really Women’s World Cup presently being The USA grabbed the highlight of rying the sting of a tough loss in the does no justice to the manner of his played in cities throughout Canada the tournament so far with its 3-1 last Cup final in a penalty kick shoot- performance over the years and what turned in good results so far with victory and strong finish in a much out against Japan. he has meant to us,” he said. the USA and Canada getting wins publicized matchup against Australia The USA’s theme in this tourna- The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) in their opening games. Mexico was Monday night at Winnipeg Stadium. ment is revenge! lambasted the selectors’ decision to unfortunate not to get a win versus Two-time World Cup winner USA, Continued on Page 42 Continued on Page 42 BQ Caribbean Life, June 12-18, 2015 41 Modest Continued from page 41 either soccer or football in his school come September., and then switch to running after the fall sports season is over. He played soccer in his native land of Jamaica, West Indies. “I lived in Jamaica prior coming to Uniondale or until I was l0 years of age,” he added. “I can run the sprints and the 400 meters as well in high school.” His favorite distance is the 200 meters. He is gradually getting back on the track and lowering his time during the track season. He is getting better as time goes on. He does not hold any records in high school at this point. As for soccer, he plays midfield and defense when the booter sport is in action. For awhile, he gave up playing more than one sport at a time during the year, but decided to return in Septem- ber to keep at ‘it’ during the off season from running. After conversations with his father and coaches, he will go back to being a two-sport athlete during the fall. Canada’s Ashley Lawrence, left, and Jonelle Filigno, right, chase China’s Wang Lisi during FIFA Women’s World Modest also has a passion for track Cup soccer game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, June 6, 2015. and loves the sport. The Canadian Press via Associated Press / Jeff McIntosh Uniondale track and field coach Dennis Kornfield, who is also a three- sport athlete, as an announcer for track meets and working during the season for the New York Football Jets, told his Exciting start to World Cup student athlete that he needs to play football. Continued from page 41 Canada dominated China through- Tuesday night. Forward Veronica Perez Cleveland’s father also told him the Australia made the game very excit- out this contest in the opening game put Mexico ahead early in the game when same. So, he decided to make his choice ing as it unexpectedly went straight on Saturday afternoon in Edmonton, Colombian goalkeeper Stefany Castano the gridiron one come September and at the U.S. in a high-pressure strategy but failed to put the ball in the net. The miss played handled her cross and put will train with his teammates during that worked for the first 25 minutes Canadians, a bit nervous at the start the ball into the net. Mexico controlled the off season and return to running of the game. Although the Americans of the game, had to numerous oppor- the game and had number of chances to after the grid season is over. scored first when Megan Rapinoe’s shot tunities to score but had to wait until extend the lead before Colombia’s Daniela “I feel that I am ready for football in the 12th minute from outside the stoppage time to get the 1-0 win. As the Montoya equalized with strong shot late again,” he said. “I used to play football penalty area deflected off an Austral- game wound down, the tired Chinese in the contest. With less than five minutes when I was younger. I like corner back, ian defender for the 1-0 lead, the U. S. defenders who spent most of the game to play, Mexico’s Charlyn Corral came up my favorite football position. And I like struggled and could not develop any defending attack after attack by the with the loose ball in a four-player scram- the enthusiasm and strategies about sort of rhythm to its game under the Canadians, eventually committed a foul ble for the ball in front of Colombia’s goal football. My father tells me what I have Matlidas’ high-pressure tactics, which in the penalty area in stoppage time to and scored what should have been the to do in football. He tells me to get out led to Australia’s equalizer 15 minutes give Canada a penalty; Christine Sin- late winner, but the goal was called back there and do your best. later. Lisa De Vanna was unmarked just clair made no mistake in registering the because of a foul on Mexico. In the previous week to the state outside the box briefly but had enough first goal of the tournament. qualifier, he finished second in both the time to hit a hard low shot from about Costa Rica debuts 100 and 200 meters. 19 yards to equalize. Unfortunately for Mexico draws Costa Rica had to come from behind Modest will keep on training during the Australians, they had no answer for Mexico and Colombia were searching for a 1-1 draw with Spain as both teams the off season and join a club running the U. S. better fitness, speed and depth; for their first World Cup wins, but unfor- in Group E made their first appearances team at the same time until school re- by midway in the first period, the U. S. tunately, Mexico had to settle for a draw in the World Cup, at Montreal Olympic opens for football. He wants to progress settled in, picked up its game and didn’t after leading 1-0 for most the contest last Stadium Tuesday afternoon. to the next level and not take time off. look back. In the 61st minute, speedy forward Sydney Leroux stormed down the left side of the Australian defense and pro- vided the cross to assist on Christen Guyana cries foul Press’ go-ahead goal for a 2-1 lead. With the USA in full control, Rapinoe rapped Continued from page 41 Dr. Roopnarine criticized the plan- things up with her second goal of the discard Chanderpaul, calling it a ning of the selectors, contending game near the end. U.S. goalkeeper “matter of gross disrespect.” that if they believed Chanderpaul was Hope Solo, in her third World Cup, Chairman of selectors, Clive Lloyd, coming to the end of his career, then made some spectacular saves during along with newly-installed head coach appropriate arrangements should the early part of the contest to keep the Phil Simmons, said Chanderpaul had have been put in place for the fare- USA in the game. The USA, in Group been omitted because of his “rapid well. D, plays Sweden Friday, June 12 at the decline” in form. same venue and takes on an impressive Chanderpaul, who boasts a career West Indies’ Shivnarine Chand- Nigeria team, which rallied to tie Swe- average of 51, has averaged just 16 erpaul bats during a Test match den, 3-3, on Wednesday, June 17. from his last 11 innings. Overall, how- between Bangladesh and West In- ever, he has scored 11,867 runs from dies in Khulna, Bangladesh. Canada wins 164 Tests, with 30 centuries. Associated Press / A.M. 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