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2 Caribbean Life, Apr. 14–Apr. 20, 2017 BQ New York mayor honors Una Clarke, democratic group By Nelson A. King Mayor Bill deBlasio on Sunday bestowed special honor on his former City Council colleague, Dr. Una S.T. Clarke, and her Brooklyn-based Pro- gressive Democrats Political Asso- Borough President Eric L. Adams ciation (PDPA) at a gala ceremony addressing an audience during a commemorating the 25th anniver- cultural presentation at Borough sary of the group that was founded Hall, Brooklyn. Photo by Nelson A. King by Clarke. “You did something powerful that will help everyone,” said the mayor, April is Brooklyn after reading part of a New York City Proclamation declaring Sunday, April Financial Education 22 “PDPA Day,” at the group’s Silver Jubilee celebrations at Tropical Paradise Ballroom on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. Empowerment Month Prior to bestowing the honor, deBla- sio described PDPA’s 25th anniversa- By Nelson A. King ry as “extraordinary,” stating that the Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. organization has the ability to reach Adams has proclaimed April as Finan- many. cial Education Empowerment Month “There was a time when many doubt- in Brooklyn, highlighting his fourth ed PDPA,” he said. “I had the honor annual month-long program of activi- to serve as Yvette’s [Congresswoman ties to coincide with National Financial Yvette D. Clarke, Dr. Clarke’s daughter] Literacy Month. campaign chair. So, I wanted to be here Partnering with organizations in to celebrate, because everyone in this the financial services, grassroots and room has made a profound difference. small business communities, Adams “And I must tell you, I wouldn’t be Mayor Bill de Blasio reads part of a proclamation to Dr. Una S.T. Clarke as said his administration has organized Mayor of New York City if it wasn’t for she looks on. Photo by Nelson A. King and supported hundreds of free edu- PDPA,” he added. “I want to congratu- cational opportunities across the bor- late PDPA. nity figures during the four-plus-hour- had faith in the future of our central ough since 2014, “which have taught “Obamacare — look today Obamacare long gala celebration. They comprised: Brooklyn community. They were the more than 1,200 residents the nec- is still the law of the land,” the mayor Special Honoree Veronica Airey-Wil- bold ones who endorsed me for my first essary skills to make wise everyday continued. “And our congresswoman son, former Deputy Mayor of Hartford, New York City Council campaign, thus financial decisions.” [Yvette D. Clarke] was there. It’s an CT; Norma Amsterdam RN; Carmen laying a solid foundation upon which we Two years ago, out of concern for the organization that’s not just celebrat- Charles; Monica Foster; Leonie Francis- have built a movement. level of debt Brooklynites carry, com- ing the leaders but [has] made a dif- Bryan; Barbara Griffith; Hulbert James; “Their names have been here from pared to the rest of the nation, Adams ference.” Ernie Jones; Janet Larghi; Sylvia Lava- the beginning,” added the Jamaican- announced an aggressive goal for reduc- State Assemblywoman Diana Rich- las; Ray and Geneva Trotman; Dolly born Clarke, the first Caribbean-born ing Brooklyn’s credit card delinquency ardson, representative for the 43rd Williams; and Winston Wellington. woman to be ever elected to New York by four percent in four years. Assembly District in Brooklyn, also dis- “We have come to celebrate our Sil- City Council. “They were few but com- He said that data from the Federal patched a State citation to PDPA, read ver Jubilee, our 25th year, as a strong mitted.” Reserve Bank of New York shows that, by PDPA Vincentian-born president political movement within Central Clarke said her first campaign move- between the second quarter of 2015 Veronica Phillips. Brooklyn,” Dr. Clarke said. “We honor ment was hosted by Ms. Foster in her and the fourth quarter of 2016, Brook- PDPA, in turn, honored 14 commu- those early pioneering members who business place on Atlantic Avenue. lyn’s delinquency rate dropped by 1.6 percent, while the national rate rose by 0.5 percent. “Striving to get ahead in life is much more difficult when you feel helpless Williams appoints a new legislative director under a sea of suffocating credit card bills, mortgage payments, or student loans,” Adams said. “The numbers By Nelson A. King look forward to working with him,” he dure. don’t lie — Brooklynites benefit when Brooklyn Council Member Jumaane added. Most recently, Twomey served as we arm ourselves with the tools to get D. Williams, deputy leader of the City Working in Williams’ office, as an an attorney in the Litigation and Pro- ahead in our personal finances. This Council, has appointed Michael J. intern, from 2012 - 2013, Twomey gram Counsel Unit for the New York means balancing the over-proliferation Twomey as his new legislative director. assisted with policy research, budget City Human Resources Administration, of dollars committed to consumer mar- Williams, who represents the 45th logistics and the participatory budget- Williams said. keting with resources that empower Council District in Brooklyn, said on ing process, Williams said. He said Twomey is an active mem- families with the skills to make smart Wednesday that Twomey will be taking He said Twomey is also a proud grad- ber of the political community, “hav- budgeting decisions, avoid financial on the role formerly held by Nicholas E. uate of New York Law School, where ing dedicated his time to the Brooklyn scams and monitor their expenses. Smith, who has transitioned to a posi- he earned his Juris Doctorate, with a Young Democrats and the Brooklyn “I’m proud that this initiative is tion in the De Blasio Administration. specialization in legislation and gov- chapter of NAACP [National Associa- giving residents with the knowledge “Michael is a welcomed addition to ernment. tion for the Advancement of Colored to get on the right track,” he added, our team,” Williams said. “He began as Following his internship, Williams People].” stating that he will offer “Dollars and a legislative intern in my office nearly said Twomey worked as a legal fellow In his role as legislative director, $en$e” seminars on three consecutive five years ago, and has since grown for the Center for New York City Law, Williams said Twomey will manage Wednesdays at 6 pm in the Commu- tremendously both professionally and where he authored articles for City- his legislative portfolio and coordinate nity Room of Brooklyn Borough Hall personally. LandNYC.org and CityLaw.org on zon- with the Committee on Housing and — all focused on reducing consumer “Michael brings a wealth of informa- ing changes, special permit requests Buildings on tackling affordable hous- debt in Brooklyn. tion and experience to this role, and I and Uniform Land Use Review Proce- ing issues in the city.
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Bahamas Police are hunting for a gunman who shot to death a female police officer last week at a club in Freeport, Grand Bahama. Reports are that shortly after 9 pm, police responded to gunshots at the club. On their arrival they found the police officer lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. She was rushed to the hospital where she was pronounced dead on arrival. The name of the officer has not yet been released. Barbados Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart has denied that the island has no option but to go to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for assistance in dealing with the ailing economy. He was responding to former Prime Minister Owen Arthur that the coun- try going to the Washington-based Costly funerals in Haiti financial institution was inevitable and In this March 29, 2017 photo, musicians play during a funeral in downtown of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Along the warned that Barbados could not tackle capital’s bustling Rue de l’Enterrement, established morticians and unlicensed freelancers engage in a daily its Bds $3.3 billion debt crisis on its bidding war for new customers while teams of entrepreneurs, including videographers and brass bands who own. lead street processions, stand ready to rack up funeral bills with families who are frequently ill-equipped to It was during the pay for any of it. There are even mourners-for-hire for those who want the social prestige of a big sendoff. See debate of the 2017 / story on page 23. Associated Press / Dieu Nalio Chery 2018 Estimates of Rev- enue and Expenditure in Parliament recently to probe the discovery of an unnamed Customs Narcotics Unit but its release Patrick Allen. that Stuart rejected a suggestion from private vessel within its territorial is now under investigation amid allega- Members of the par- Arthur that he would have to seek waters. tions the vessel had transferred narcot- liamentary opposition, assistance from the IMF to bail out the The commission is ics to another vessel which was subse- former leader of oppo- declining economy. led by retired briga- quently seized by United States authori- sition Simpson-Miller, Arthur, who served as prime minister diers Bruce Lovell ties and found to be carrying over four Phillips wife, attor- from 1994-2006 said, “we are not going and includeds retired tons of cocaine valued at about US$71.7 ney at-law Sandra Minott-Phillips, and to get over the debt unless there is some assistant commission- million. other family members attended the institutional arrangement that gives er of police Winston Cosbet and Min- The commission will investigate and ceremony. credibility to the creditors of Barbados istry of the Presidency staff Christine report on a number of things by April The governor general noted that the that the government of Barbados is not Bailey. 21 to President David Granger, includ- opposition leader, in leading by exam- acting unilaterally on the matter.” The vessel which was tracked by ing the circumstances under which the ple, has an opportunity to demonstrate But, Stuart reiterated that his gov- Guyana’s drug enforcement authorities Customs Narcotic Unit received infor- that the national interest includes not ernment would not go to the IMF- at was intercepted in the vicinity of Shell mation and the circumstances under only responsible reasons and defensi- least not now. Beach and brought into the Waini River which the vessel was released. ble criticisms in the course of debate, Arthur recently assisted Grenada and searched last month. but statesmanlike conduct and tone in with its IMF-approved home grown fis- The authorities said no narcotics Jamaica handling the nation’s business in Par- cal adjustment program. or other illegal substances were found Dr. Peter Phillips is now the new liament. on the vessel in which a six-member opposition leader of the Jamaica’s Peo- He said Phillips was a serious student Guyana crew, including, five foreigners were ple’s National Party (PNP), replacing of the political history of Jamaica “and The Guyana government has set up on board. Portia Simpson-Miller. for that reason, can be expected to ben- a three-member commission of enquiry The vessel was later released by the He was sworn in by Governor Sir Continued on Page 16 More There’s GET YOUR FREE
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By Françoise d’Estais, Angus 11.3 per cent, a significant McCrone & Ulf Moslener jump from 10.3 per cent in Françoise d’Estais is Head 2015. Thanks to green tech, of the Finance Unit, Energy humanity’s emissions of car- and Climate Branch, Econo- bon dioxide were an estimated my Division, UN Environment, 1.7 gigatonnes less than they Angus McCrone is Chief Edi- might have been had the same tor, Bloomberg New Energy power been produced from fos- Finance & Ulf Moslener is sil fuels. Research Director, Frankfurt And these impressive addi- School - UNEP Collaborating tions to the world’s generating Centre capacity were made at a fraction PARIS/FRANKFURT/LON- of previous costs. Total invest- DON, April 6, 2017 (IPS) - The ments of $241.6 billion (exclud- price of renewable energy — ing large hydro), were down 23 especially solar power — con- per cent from 2015 and repre- tinues to tumble, and the result sented the lowest total dollar is more green power generating investment since 2013. capacity for fewer dollars. As noted, this was partly the That’s the bottom line mes- result of falling costs: the aver- sage from the latest figures on age dollar expenditure required world investment in clean tech- to add a megawatt from solar nologies. photovoltaics and wind turbines In 2016, record levels of new dropped by over 10 per cent. renewable energy generating The data also show public Sustainable energy. World Bank / Dana Smillie. capacity were added worldwide and private sector investors — even as investments fell 23 per who have invested a cumula- the previous year’s high of 63 ing 148 per cent to $1.2 billion. the lowest cost new electrical cent from the year before. tive $2.5 trillion in renewables gigawatts. The US saw commitments power in an increasing number The data are contained in since 2004 — favor renewables The smaller sectors had slip 10 per cent to $46.4 billion, of countries, even in the devel- the 11th annual Global Trends over fossil fuels by a large mar- mixed fortunes in terms of new as developers took their time oping world – sometimes by a in Renewable Energy Invest- gin. Investment in renewables investment. Biofuels fell 37 per to build out projects to ben- factor of two.” ment, a product of UN Environ- capacity was roughly double the cent to $2.2 billion, the lowest efit from the five-year extension “It’s a whole new world: even ment, the Frankfurt School- figure for fossil fuels; the cor- for at least 13 years; biomass of the tax credit system. Japan though investment is down, UNEP Collaborating Centre, responding new capacity from and waste held steady at $6.8 slumped 56 per cent to $14.4 annual installations are still up; and Bloomberg New Energy renewables excluding large billion and small hydro at $3.5 billion. instead of having to subsidise Finance. hydro was equivalent to 55 per billion. Geothermal rallied 17 Investment in renewables did renewables, now authorities Wind, solar, biomass and cent of all new power, the high- per cent to $2.7 billion. Marine not drop across the board, how- may have to subsidise natural waste-to-energy, geothermal, est to date. edged down 7 per cent to $194 ever. Europe enjoyed a 3 per cent gas plants to help them provide small hydro and marine sourc- Solar and wind remain by far million. increase to $59.8 billion, led by grid reliability.” es added 138.5 gigawatts to the most attractive renewable In addition to reduced tech- the UK ($24 billion) and Ger- Recent figures from the Inter- global power capacity in 2016, energy investment options. nology costs, the fall in invest- many ($13.2 billion). Offshore national Energy Agency cited up almost 9 per centfrom the New investment in solar ment also reflected a slowdown wind ($25.9 billion) dominat- the switch to renewables as a 127.5 gigawatts added the year totalled $113.7 billion, down 34 in China, Japan and some ed Europe’s investment, up 53 main reason for greenhouse gas before. The added generating per cent from the record high in emerging markets, for a variety per cent thanks to mega-arrays emissions staying flat in 2016, capacity roughly equals that 2015. Solar capacity additions, of reasons. such as the 1.2 gigawatt Horn- for the third year running, even of the world’s 16 largest exist- however, rose to an all-time Renewable energy invest- sea project in the North Sea, though output in the global ing power producing facilities high of 75 gigawatts. ment in developing countries estimated to cost $5.7 billion. economy rose by 3.1 per cent. combined. Wind made up $112.5 billion fell 30 per cent to $117 billion, China also invested $4.1 billion We need this trend to con- The proportion of electric- of investment globally, down while that in developed econo- in offshore wind, its highest fig- tinue and accelerate. And this ity coming from renewables 9 per cent; wind capacity addi- mies dropped 14 per cent to ure to date. latest renewable energy invest- (excluding large hydro) is now tions fell to 54 gigawatts from $125 billion. China saw invest- And in India, the Ramanath- ment trends report offers reason ment drop 32 per cent to $78.3 apuram solar complex, billed as to hope that it will. billion, breaking an 11-year ris- the world’s largest ever solar In the words of Erik Solheim, ing trend. photovoltaicproject (648 mega- Executive Director of UN Envi- Mexico, Chile, Uruguay, watts), was constructed. ronment: “Ever-cheaper clean South Africa and Morocco all “The question always used to tech provides a real opportu- saw falls of 60 per cent or more, be ‘will renewables ever be grid nity for investors to get more Founded 1990 • Published by Community News Group due to slower than expected competitive?’,” says Michael Lie- for less. Corporate Headquarters: One Metrotech Center North, Suite 1001, Brooklyn, NY 11201 growth in electricity demand, breich, Chairman of the Advi- “This is exactly the kind of CEO: Les Goodstein and delays to auctions and sory Board at BNEF. “Well, after situation, where the needs of PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER: Jennifer Goodstein financings. Jordan was one of the dramatic cost reductions profit and people meet, that will ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: Ralph D’Onofrio the few new markets to buck of the past few years, unsubsi- drive the shift to a better world EDITOR EMERITUS: Kenton Kirby the trend, investment there ris- dised wind and solar can provide for all. ” ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Kevin Williams
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10 Caribbean Life, Apr. 14–Apr. 20, 2017 BQ Apology, reparations to Rastafarians
In an unprecedented show of remorse and humility, the government of Jamaica took Inside Life responsibility for a single inci- dent that blamed the island’s By Vinette K. Pryce total Rastafarian population for the death of eight individu- als in a farming community 10 apology for what has come to many of whom were forcibly miles east of the second city of be commonly referred to as the trimmed of their trademarked Montego Bay 54 years ago. Coral Gardens incident; one dreadlocks in retribution of the Stigmatized and persecuted which occurred at a time in incident. since 1963, “the Rastafarian our history when our society Maligned by association, community has harbored feel- was more reflective of the colo- Rastafarians endured perse- ings of bitterness and resent- nial era.” cution throughout the island ment over the years.” “Today, without equivoca- resulting with longstanding Prime Minister Andrew Hol- tion, we apologize for what distrust and bitterness towards ness — with endorsement from occurred in Coral Gardens. the nation’s leaders. Peter Phillips, Opposition Peo- We express our regret and Reportedly, 54 years ago, ple’s National Party leader — sorrow for this chapter in our seven Rastafarians were killed acknowledged the wrongful national life that was character- by police and dozens more Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness (right) meets with actions his government per- ized by brutality, injustice and injured after bearded men set a a representative of the Rastafarian movement. petrated in 1963 following the repression, which was wrong gas station on fire and killed its deaths of several persons in a and should never be repeated.” owner during a land dispute. was due to a report presented by of the society. farming community known as “Today, I am honoring the In the aftermath of the the public defender, and should One of them includes a trust Coral Gardens. commitment to tender an apol- attack, “the Rastas and a be regarded as an “important fund “of no less than $10 mil- “Fellow Jamaicans, the Coral ogy,” Holness said in Parlia- policeman were killed, and first step in our national effort lion to be established for the Gardens Incident was a grave ment recently. another policeman chopped to reflect on, in a very focused benefit of survivors.” injustice. The government Fifty-four years after the several times and hospitalized way, an unfortunate chapter in He added that “six lots at acknowledges that the machin- April 1963 atrocity that left for months.” our nation’s history.” the property at Pinnacle in St. ery of the Jamaican state eight persons dead, the leader Allegedly, “the incident In addition to the apology, Catherine will be declared by the evolved out of an era when it formally apologized for unjus- sparked a nationwide persecu- the PM announced a number Jamaica National Heritage Trust was considered appropriate to tified treatment by his party’s tion against Rastas” endorsed of tangible steps his govern- as a protected heritage site and utilize the heavy hand of the leaders who endorsed the beat- by the governing JLP. ment is committed to pursuing will be developed as a Rastafari state against citizens. ings, imprisonment and humil- Holness said that the deci- in order to repair the age-old heritage and cultural center.” “I committed to making an iation endured by Rastafarians sion to make a formal apology tarnished image of a segment Catch You On The Inside!
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Q Caribbean Life, Apr. 14–Apr. 20, 2017 13 ‘Raise the Age’
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Q Caribbean Life, Apr. 14–Apr. 20, 2017 15 CARIBBEAN ROUNDUP
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Rates and terms are subject to change without notice. Membership required. BQ Caribbean Life, Apr. 14–Apr. 20, 2017 21 THE CARIBBEAN BUSINESS REPORT Haitian entrepreneur wants to refuel a greener state A new step: Propane tank being installed under a taxi for use. This conversion from gas dependency will reduce pollution caused by gas-running vehicles. (right) Jean Connille, founder of Autogaz Haiti. Jean Conille By Alexandra Simon “The award is not just for driver half of what they can pay the fumes from the vehicles can tions in Haiti mostly located in He is trying to attain finan- me — it’s for Haiti and I believe for a gallon of gas. make the air intolerable.” Port-au-Prince where most tap- cial gain with the use of pro- we can make a difference,” he Gas is also known to emit Conille said that with Haiti taps operate. Two more stations pane. said. “The environment has no harmful exhaust, and an envi- having only two percent of for- are expected to open in other Autogaz Haiti, a Haiti-based citizenship and if Haiti has an ronmentally-friendly substitute estation left in the country, cities in the country including company, which converts gas environmental problem, the is implementing propane. The urgent measures to save the Gonaive, said Conille. operated transport vehicles to world has an environmental conversion from diesel and gas environment’s green pastures Due to the popularity of use propane is playing a major problem — it’s a chain reaction fuelled cars would reduce pol- are needed, and Autogaz wants Autogaz, Conille said that other role in what can be a greener affecting everyone.” lution in Haiti, he said. to assist this effort by convert- countries in the Caribbean and future for the country. The com- The mission of Autogaz is to There are an estimated ing taxis to use propane. Africa have approached him pany’s founder and businessman reduce greenhouse gas emis- 150,000 tap-tap taxis in Haiti “It’s as bad as it can get about propane kits, but right Jean Conille, is a 2017 recipient sions in Haiti by providing a and many of these trucks are and we’re doing everything to now he wants to prioritize of the The International Eco- safer fuel alternative for trans- becoming the source of the encourage forestation,” he said. Haiti, where he is still finding nomic Award for Environmental port taxis, also known as tap- environmental problem. Enlisting experts to obtain challenges against fuel monop- Protection Efforts, which was tap. With propane kits, tap- “The biggest environmental a license for Autogaz, a study olies in the country. awarded to him earlier this year. tap drivers can convert their challenge right now is deforest- concluded that if all taxi’s con- “We have a lot of demand Since creating the company in gas-running vehicles to pro- ation, greenhouse gas, and the verted to propane it would not but before we go international, 2015 he said he is proud of his pane, and save money through pollution from tap-taps,” said only save drivers $300 more, we want to go national first,” he recognition, and that the award contracts similar to cell phone Conille. “A lot of tap-taps are in but also improve the environ- said. “But right now we have a represents something greater bills, said Conille. Currently a very bad condition because they ment in Haiti by 20 percent. 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A 2012 report by the Brazil- of spaghetti and cookies outside Along the capital’s bustling based Igarape Institute indi- In this March 30, 2017 photo, Jean Pierre Mercelien uphol- her low-slung concrete shack in Rue de l’Enterrement, estab- cated that funeral costs in sters the inside of a coffi n at a shop in downtown in Port-au- Haiti’s capital. Now the death lished morticians and unli- Haiti average about $5,000 per Prince, Haiti. “It’s a good living because there will never stop of her father by stroke threat- censed freelancers engage in a household and interest rates being new customers,” he said matter-of-factly in a yard ens to send her into a lifetime daily bidding war for new cus- up to 150 percent were charged with men building wooden caskets and decorating them of debt. tomers while telling bereaved by moneylenders and morti- with cushions and aluminum handles. The distraught single moth- families that anything less cians. Associated Press / Dieu Nalio Chery er is frantically seeking loans than their set packages can “In some cases we see poor from friends and pastors to be seen as a lack of respect for families paying significantly accepted add-on services like a poorer people and for people in pay for the cheapest funeral the dead. more for mortician services funeral video and didn’t press rural areas where social pres- on offer. Hospital morgue offi- Teams of entrepreneurs, than middle-class families to find out how much anoth- sure is stronger,’’ said Carine cials say her father’s body will including videographers and because they are less informed er morgue would charge them Roenen, director of Fonkoze be dumped in a pauper’s grave brass bands who lead street pro- about options and don’t believe while they sought cash for a Foundation, a non-profit work- unless her struggling family cessions, stand ready to rack up they have the room to negoti- funeral package. ing with Haiti’s biggest micro- forks over a relative fortune of funeral bills with families who ate the costs,’’ said researcher While many Haitians pool finance institution. just over $1,000. are frequently ill-equipped to Athena Kolbe, a co-author of resources and seek funeral Pitchmen often start hus- “I’ll never be at peace if he pay for any of it. There are even the report. expenses from relatives living tling as soon as word gets out isn’t buried properly,’’ Tanis mourners-for-hire for those The bereaved Tanis, who overseas, there’s no shortage of there’s been a death in a fam- said quietly after transferring who want the social prestige of used what little savings she had grief-stricken families who sell ily. Fly-by-night hearse driv- her father’s corpse to a cut-rate a big sendoff. to try and keep her father alive, possessions or take out high- ers, prying neighbors and even private morgue. “I can provide people to cry, appeared highly vulnerable to interest-rate loans, in part due hospital physicians will bring Her anxiety is shared by roll on the ground, whatever influence. to deep traditions for open- bereaved families to under- many in Haiti, where two out you want,’’ chuckled Joseph When Simeon insisted that casket funerals and social pres- takers, competing to claim a of three people live on less Jacques Simeon, director of the cheapest package was sures to bury loved ones with finder’s fee of 10 percent that than $2 per day and burying the General Hospital’s morgue about $1,000, Tanis and her a splash. mortuaries dole out to inter- the dead is a predatory busi- department. He acknowledged unemployed brother passively “This is particularly true for mediaries. 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BQ Caribbean Life, Apr. 14–Apr. 20, 2017 29 Singing praises on Sunday morning “Early Sunday Morning” by alone in front of a microphone, Yep, that’s a case of the nerves Denene Millner in front of the whole church? alright, but “Early Sunday c.2017, Bolden That’s scary, even though eve- Morning” shows your child that $17.95 / higher in Canada rybody tells you it’ll be okay. things have a way of turning 40 pages You’ll be looking extra-fine, out fine. you’ll have your hair in a beau- And that can take time, as By Terri Schlichenmeyer tiful crown, they all have good this story indicates. The main Each Sunday, your family has advice but still, you’re awfully character, unnamed but based a routine they follow. nervous. Mama says “the angels on author Denene Millner’s own Everyone gets up early to the will shout in Heaven” when you childhood, is ready-not-ready to smells of a good breakfast that sing. Daddy says to “pick a spot tackle what’s obviously a big Mama makes; she serves all your in the church and sing to it like honor; through the expressive favorites before you go to church you do in the mirror.” Their artistry of Vanessa Brantley- to raise your voice and praise words make you feel a tiny bit Newton, young readers can God. Church is also where peo- more confident. see the character dealing with ple can go to pray. Some people Once you’re at church, just Mean Kids and wrestling with get saved there. And in the new getting through Sunday School her fears, and that reticence is book “Early Sunday Morning” is hard. Not looking at the micro- easy to identify with no matter by Denene Millner, illustrated by phone is hard. Not watching the what your age. Vanessa Brantley-Newton, some clock is hard, too. And then, it’s But wait — that’s not all. people get a dose of confidence. time to put on the choir robe Millner also tells a tale of a tight- Sunday is the day your family you’ve brought from home and knit community, a close fam- sets aside for the Lord, which walk to the front of the church ily, and their collective faith. Of makes it pretty special because with your friends. It’s time to course this book is about a little everybody puts on their best open your mouth and sing… girl’s solo in choir, but you can’t clothes, shines their shoes, and but you’re still nervous. discount the adults, who quietly goes to church together. It’s Mama thinks angels will support the story. your favorite day of the week, shout. Daddy reminded you to Children who love read-alouds especially when something like pick a spot and don’t worry. will enjoy this book, while kids a solo in youth choir makes it You remember all that, so you ages eight-to-10 may enjoy read- even better. take their advice and a deep ing it themselves. It’s definitely Singing is fun, and it’s easy to breath… a charmer; in fact, once you’ve practice when nobody’s around. Dry mouth. A little shaky read “Early Sunday Morning” It’s also fun when it’s done in the knees. That funny feel- once, you’ll be singing its prais- with someone else but singing ing just below the ribcage. es, too. Book cover of “Early Sunday Morning” by Denene Millner. 30 Caribbean Life, Apr. 14–Apr. 20, 2017 BQ Higher education institutions pledge dedication to student success he future of higher This includes setting and serve.” an orientation around stu- pletion, and account for stu- education is often the communicating new stan- Recently, DeVry Education dent support services, online dent satisfaction and qual- subject of debate; what dards to help students achieve Group and its institutions, learning platforms and aca- ity outcomes in performance Tconstitutes a valuable their educational and career including Chamberlain Col- demic policies. management for executive education for students con- goals, and formalizing their lege of Nursing, announced a 2. Responsible recruit- leadership. tinues to shift as student de- institution’s commitment to set of Student Commitments ment and enrollment. Pro- “Our role as educators is mographics change. Recently, students through public proc- formed in partnership with vide financial and academic to lay the foundation for the government regulators and lamations designed to hold students and stakeholders to advising to prospective stu- future generation of leaders. other external stakeholders them accountable to student guide education and service dents and benchmark and Part of that is providing stu- have been questioning the and stakeholder interests. to students. The commitments disclose recruiting expendi- dents with as many resourc- value of for-profit higher edu- Chamberlain College of go above and beyond stan- tures against national stan- es as possible to success- cation, specifically, citing for- Nursing has made standards dard higher education poli- dards. fully complete their studies,” profit colleges and universi- for student support part of cies and practices to provide 3. Responsible participa- Groenwald says. “By commit- ties that have not upheld their the very fabric of its academ- a new level of public account- tion in the federal loan pro- ting to put our students first, commitment to students. ic offering. Through an edu- ability in hopes of inspiring cess. Lower institutional we are ensuring that they get For-profit education orga- cational philosophy called institutions throughout the limits on federal funding and the most out of their educa- nizations like DeVry Educa- Chamberlain Care, the orga- industry. They also encour- provide students with a vari- tion and can pay it forward tion Group contend that their nization has created a culture age dialogue about value in ety of ways to manage tuition in the workplace.” institutions are uniquely po- that fosters collaboration, co- education that will ultimately costs. When leaders in higher sitioned to serve the new ma- operation and respect among benefit all students, regard- 4. Financial literacy and education voluntarily invest jority of students - those who all through a care-based set less of the institution they at- academic transparency. In- in transparent practices to juggle full-time jobs, families of beliefs, values and behav- tend, and the employers who crease student visibility into strengthen the student expe- and other obligations in order iors. seek to hire them. program progression, loan rience, all stakeholders ben- to pursue their educational “We believe that if we pro- The public proclamation balance and financial posi- efit. For the new majority of goals, typically years after vide our students with the outlines the following com- tion throughout their aca- students who face challenges they complete high school. care and support they need to mitments, which Chamber- demic journey. at work and at home, their This new normal is now the be successful, they will go on lain hopes will serve as a 5. Improving student sat- academic success depends largest group of college at- to provide that same level of model for other educators to isfaction. Conduct student on a school’s commitment to tendees, according to the U.S. care as nurses,” says Susan consider for strengthening surveys to track progress them - not just their commit- Department of Education. Groenwald, national presi- the industry’s commitment to and actively respond to re- ment to the school. Some schools are working dent of Chamberlain. “That’s students: sults and feedback. Institutions like Cham- to demonstrate this unique why we built the Chamber- 1. Informed student choice. 6. Successful student out- berlain that put these stu- value, and their commitment lain Care model. It naturally Help students make informed comes and accountability. dents first are redefining the to students, by providing in- extends outwards from each decisions by providing in- Identify and proactively en- college experience and rein- formation to students making student to their patients and formation about program gage with students who may forcing the value of higher the decision to attend college. to the communities they performance and costs, and be at risk for program com- education today. BQ Caribbean Life, Apr. 14–Apr. 20, 2017 31 EDUCATION Tips for decoding fi nancial aid award letters Whether you’re a high the colleges of your choice, you’ll applied directly to your school school senior or an adult look- receive financial aid award let- expenses. ing to change careers, a college ters in the mail with the results Understand your expected degree can be the key to a bright from each school where you family contribution (EFC): De- future. 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Victor Diaz Caribbean musical By Alexandra Simon The Caribbean American immigrant experience comes forth in a new musi- cal highlighting some common themes of the Diaspora. “Welcome to America: A Caribbean Musical,” is a musical about one undocumented immigrant attempt- ing to find her dreams and learning some life lessons along the way. As the first ever musical production for Braata Productions, the musical’s YOUTH creator, Karl O’Brian Williams said it was a matter of time before they decided to go Continued on Page 38 Salute to Cissy Houston In the tradition of excellence always JAM associated with Vy Higginsen, The Mama Foundation for the Arts launches Models on the runway at the J-Love Fashion School of Etiquette’s Youth Fashion Jam. Teddy Wilson The Harlem Gospel Concert Series star- ring Vy Higginsen’s Gospel Choir from J-Love School of Fashion, Etiquette hosts youth fashion show Harlem at The Dempsey Theater, 127 West 127th St. starting April 15 and By Tangerine Clarke “I am really exciting to see what what the trendy kids are wearing to continuing the first three Saturdays in Young fashion designer, Tyyan Rae the future holds for me. I love what social events. May (6, 13 & 20). Williams continues to make waves I do,” said Williams whose Pinky Williams, who unleashed eight Each week, Higginsen brings to the on the runway since unveiling her Sez (Positive Inspire Kreative Youth) pretty designs, in an interview said, stage the soulful sounds all things gos- line of playful Pinky Sez children’s models revved up the runway on Sat- “I inspire youths by telling them pel in a high-energy, roof-raising and collection at Brooklyn Fashion Week urday, April 8, at the J-Love Fashion that the more you push yourself, floor-shaking concert experience. The at a very young age. School of Etiquette’s Youth Jam, at the better you become at whatever first show will honor gospel legend and Now 16 years old, Williams, a con- the Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, you are passionate about,” added the vanguard, Dr. Cissy Houston, for her fident, talented teen, and four-time in Brooklyn. rising star, whose Pinky Sez collec- outstanding contribution to the genre winner of Pageant Queen creations, The Spring Collection of vibrant, tion teamed up with fashion designer of gospel music. said she is focused on her dreams, colorful dresses, skirts and tops cre- Jayvon Andrew Roberts’ Audacia Col- Dr. Cissy Houston started singing and will not let anything get in the ated to inspire “Teens and Tweens,” lection for the exciting afternoon’s at five, touring the country with her way of her making it big in the world showed off the designer’s creative presentation. family gospel group, “The Drinkard of fashion. sensibility and innate knowledge of Continued on Page 38 Continued on Page 38 BQ Caribbean Life, Apr. 14–Apr. 20, 2017 37 YOUTH JAM Continued from page 37 2017 Pre Back to School Fash- ion Week in August in trib- Jacqueline Love, founder of ute to special needs children, J-Love Fashion School of Coco- thanked the great team effort TOP 10 chynna for CCNFFM Magazine of Tyyan and Andrew for their collection that featured Danny dynamic presentation at the SINGLES and Lexie — special needs afternoon’s fashion event. students who Love said, were “They were excellent amazing on the runway. together, they clicked well,” Shape Of You Love, who will unveil a she added, while stating that 1 Ed Sheeran That’s What I Like 2 Bruno Mars I Don’t Wanna Live Forever 3 Zayn / Taylor Swift I Feel It Coming 4 The Weekend Feat. Daft Punk Love On The Brain 5 Rihanna Scars To Your Beautiful J-love with a little model in spring attire. Teddy Wilson 6 Alessia Cara Paris the next fashion show will be adults today was excellent,” 7 The Chainsmokers held in Councilmember Rob- said Ms. Love, who will also ert E. Cornegy Jr. District 26, present a Hair Madness Hair Mercy and will showcase the positive Show later in the year to 8 Shawn Mendes image and confidence of the engage the youth. youngsters. Follow J-Love Fashion Water Under The Bridge 9 “The performance of the School of Etiquette’s and Adele A pretty model dressed to impress. Teddy Wilson team of children and young Pinky Sez on Facebook. Chained To The Rhythm 10 Katy Perry Feat. Skip Marley Musical Tribute to Gospel singer TOP 10 Continued from page 37 Continued from page 37 for Teens program. In 2006, ALBUMS Houston was an early sup- forth with one. And the idea for Singers.” However, her exten- porter of Gospel for Teens the musical’s theme was inspired sive career has led her to per- (GFT) and applauded Higgin- More Life by the anti-immigrant drivel, form in the all female quar- sen’s efforts to teach aspiring 1 Drake which is still a highly discussed tet, “The Sweet Inspirations” teenagers about the impor- subject since the presidential elec- and a with the world’s most tance of gospel music as an Tremaine The Album 2 tion. esteemed vocalists. art form. Gospel for Teens is Trey Songz “We have been wanting to do A selected list of luminar- an award winning program Beauty And The Beast (2017) a musical for some time now and Karl O’Brian Williams wrote ies she has graced the stage of The Mama Foundation for 3 Soundtrack what really triggered this and the the musical, “Welcome to with is as follows: David the Arts and Vy Higginsen’s theme was after the election,” said America: A Caribbean Musi- Bowie, Robert Flack, Aretha School of Gospel, Jazz and Divide Williams. “I was thinking ‘What cal” to show the immigrant Franklin, Chaka Khan, Bette R&B Arts. 4 Ed Sheeran should the musical be about?’ and experience from the Carib- Midler, Elvis Presley, Paul The choir can be seen I thought ‘Why not do something bean perspective. Simon, Luther Vandross accompanying today’s most Wildhorse about our people, and specifically Charles Edwards and Dionne Warwick. Hou- celebrated pop icons like Ari- 5 Raelynn people from the Caribbean?” ston has received numerous ana Grande, Chance the Rap- Moana In his musical, we learn of He said that many Caribbean awards, performed in film and per and Madonna. Through 6 Soundtrack Sabrina Barnes, a young Jamai- immigrants can identify with on stages as an actor and is the nurture and commitment can woman who overstayed her Sabrina and the type of issues a best selling author but her of its leadership, it has grown Rather You Than Me visa in the states and decided to she gets confronted with. But he greatest achievement is being to be a highly respected and 7 Rick Ross embark on her dreams in theater. also felt that non-immigrants will the mother and first influence influential source of educa- But she was eventually sidelined enjoy what the story had to offer of the talented Queen of Pop, tion and self-development for 24K Magic by life itself, said the show’s writer and that the show was also meant Whitney Houston. youth. 8 Bruno Mars and creator. to act as a guide to understanding “It’s great to be a part of the Gospel music is the foun- Sing “Sabrina is a girl with big the issues immigrants face. grand opening of the Harlem dation for all popular music 9 Soundtrack dreams to perform on Broadway “The people like to know waht Gospel Concert Series,” states in America and The Harlem but she is a little naive,” said Karl part of the fabric of society we are Dr. Houston. “I am grateful Gospel Series is kicking off Trolls 10 O’Brian Williams. “She realizes and we must ensure them of our and humbled that they chose the grand opening of their Soundtrack it’s not the honeymoon she thinks voices that we are visible,” said Wil- to honor me. Vy continues to Spring series by honoring and encounters this idea of what liams. “If you are from the Carib- do great things in the com- one of it’s earliest voices with it means to be an adult in New bean, or attached to anyone from munity and aboard. What a a concert chock full of good Presented by York City and her expectations the Caribbean, you should come to honor!” singing (and even a perform- thwarted.” hear and learn about a set of people Vy Higginsen’s Gos- ance by Houston). The hour and a half musical living in this society for decades. pel Choir from Harlem is This celebration will sure to wireless consists of a cast of 13, and fea- We are the fabric, and there are a celebrated group of per- excite gospel music lovers — tures some original and reworked generations of us going back, but formers elevated from the young and old. Tickets are $35 songs. somehow we’re still a mystery.” Mama Foundation’s Gospel -$50 available at SmartTix.com. 38 Caribbean Life, Apr. 14–Apr. 20, 2017 BQ Freeman, Arkin, Caine co-star in crime caper of complaining to an unsym- “Going in Style” pathetic loan officer (Josh Pais) Excellent (4 stars) about Williamsburg Savings’ Rated PG-13 for profanity, impending foreclosure on his drug use and suggestive home when the place is sudden- material ly held-up by a gang of masked Running time: 97 min- men. Later that day, while com- utes miserating with former co- Distributor: Warner workers Willie (Freeman) and Al Brothers Pictures (Arkin), Joe realizes they’ve all fallen prey to the bank’s shady practices which includes com- By Kam Williams pletely draining the pension Released in 1979, “Going in fund they’re all dependent on. Style” revolved around a trio of But instead of alerting the retirees who break the monot- authorities, the victims opt ony of their dreary daily lives to take the law into their own by robbing a bank. That crit- hands, conspiring to retrieve ically-acclaimed, comic caper at gunpoint precisely the same co-starred a trio of entertain- amount “stolen” from them. Of ment icons in George Burns, course, the hold up proves easier Art Carney and the legendary planned than executed, given Lee Strasberg, the father of that this is each of these geezer’s method acting. first felony. Ordinarily, one would think Fortunately, the BFFs are not twice before mounting a Academy Award-Winners Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Alan Arkin to play the leads to be deterred, even after a dis- remake of such a beloved clas- in “Going in Style.”z www.rottentomatoes.com astrous dry run shoplifting at sic. Not Zach Braff (Garden a supermarket. What’s bad for State). Despite the daunting Melfi came up with a terrific rollicking, laff-a-minute adven- 84 and 83, respectively, these them is great for the audience, challenge, the ambitious actor- script only loosely based on ture. reliable, accomplished thes- as the laughs just keep com- turned-director decided to give the original. He retained the Second, Zach retained the pians generate an endearing ing clear through the closing it a go. main characters’ names and services of Academy Award- camaraderie and deliver every credits. First, he turned to Oscar- the basic “bank heist” premise Winners Morgan Freeman, punchline with perfect timing. You can’t ask any more of nominee Theodore Melfi (for while updating the dialogue Michael Caine and Alan Arkin At the point of departure, we a madcap comedy than this Hidden Figures’ screenplay). and overhauling plot to yield a to play the leads. Although 79, find Joe (Caine) in the midst much hilarity! Independent & Foreign Films Chasing Trane (Unrat- ed) Reverential biopic exploring the musical Kam’s Kapsules impact of jazz great John Coltrane (1926-1967). By Kam Williams Includes archival footage as well as reflections by Common, Dr. Cornel West, Carlos San- and Tom Holland. tana, Wayne Shorter, Wynton Marsalis Norman (R for profanity) Richard Gere and President Bill Clinton. handles the title role in this suspense Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnifi- thriller as a wheeler-dealer whose stature cent (R for profanity) Prestige biopic in New York’s Jewish community rises about the celebrity chef who contributed after he helps an ambitious politician to the creation of New American cuisine. (Lior Ashkenazi) become prime minister Featuring commentary by contemporar- of Israel. With Steve Buscemi, Michael ies Anthony Bourdain, Mario Batali and Sheen, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Hank Martha Stewart. Azaria. 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The “Literary Salon, “Jamaica is one of the larg- Jewelry, and Art Exhibit” high- est exporters of talent, music, lighted the artwork, literature, and culture, and only those and designs from Jamaican who see the invisible can do the authors, artists, and designers, impossible,” said Huggins. “The as part of honoring Jamaica’s event really further showcases 55th year of independence. the creativity of the Jamaican Annually, the consulate lauds culture, because visual art is an aspect of their country’s his- one of the oldest history’s in tory, and this year wanted to the Caribbean.” emphasize the craftier side of Other creators were jewelry Jamaican people, said one of designer Gianna Fakhourie, the organizers of the salon. Professor and artist Winston authors Tilsa Wright, Dr. Kar- “Our Literary Salon, Jewelry Huggins, posing with his art lene Richardson, and Dionne and Art Exhibit was an occa- at “Literary Salon, Jewelry, Peart, and drummer Jeremiah and Art Exhibit” at the Con- sion to boldly showcase Jamai- McFarlane. sulate of Jamaica on March can creatives in arts, culture Gordon said they were par- 31. Photos by Stefano Giovannini and literature,” said Sandraine ticularly chosen to spotlight Gordon, community relations working artists trying to get officer at the consulate. “Every Staceyann Chin, artist Victor their names out there, and their Various artworks, literature, and designs from Jamaican year is a tremendous opportu- Bloise, and New York City Col- unique originality. creatives were showcased. The event was to celebrate Ja- maica’s 55th year of independence this year. nity to celebrate a milestone lege of Technology professor “Each of them caught our and pride in our country and and artist Winston Huggins, attention in different ways, Vic- our people.” who presented about seven of tor Bloise, for example, is an Bridge some years ago — while who offers inexpensive art work- At the event were various his original artworks at the extraordinary talent whose art Dr. Winston Huggins, also tal- shops through his optimal art creators, which included poet exhibit. He said his island was displayed on the Brooklyn ented and is an art professor and EZPAL portable art studio.” K?<D<;@:8C;@I<:KFIP=FI9IFFBCPE 8L;@FCF>P @EK 40 Caribbean Life, Apr. 14–Apr. 20, 2017 BQ SPORTS FOR MORE SPORTS, GO TO CARIBBEANLIFENEWS.COM/SPORTSLIFENNENEWEWEWS.CSSCS..C.COMOOM/M/M/SPSSPOSOPPOORRTS West Indies’ Jason Mohammed plays a shot during a second One-Day In- ternational cricket match against England at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, Sunday, March 5, 2017. Associated Press / Ricardo Mazalan, File Windies scores record ODI win By Azad Ali While West Indies scored a historic record-breaking win in the opening One- Day International (ODI) of the Q Mobile Cup Series against Pakistan at the Guyana National Stadium on Friday, they faltered badly in the second match to slump to a 74-run defeat two days later. The embattled regional team pulled off a courageous record run-chase- having never successfully chased in excess of 300 in an ODI. They re-wrote the record books after pulling of a victory of 308 with an over to Continued on Page 42 FINDING Sir Viv slams cricket board By Azad Ali HER PLACE Former West Indies captain Sir Viv Richards has slammed West Indies Power in the post: Selena Philoxy, who competed in this year’s Mayor’s Cup, hit her stride when it mattered Cricket Board administrators for their most, averaging 12 points per game during the playoffs. Photo by William Thomas failure to ensure the best players in the region remain available for interna- South Shore star on top after dominant senior season tional duty. He noted that several big name play- By Laura Amato single question this season, leading she is this year’s Courier Life Player ers, including Chris Gayle, Sunil Nar- She was worried it wouldn’t work. the Lady Vikings to the program’s of the Year. ine, Lendl Simmons, Carlos Brathwaite, Selena Philoxy transferred into first-ever Federation championship “Honestly I didn’t even think I Kieron Pollard, Daren Sammy and Dar- the South Shore program two years and emerging as a star on both sides could get this far,” Philoxy said. “I ren Bravo are currently in India to par- ago with a mind full of doubts, ques- of the ball. didn’t know if I’d be able to fit in with ticipate in the Indian Premier League tions and hopes. The senior forward Philoxy was a defensive force and everybody. But then the first year we (IPL) even as a three-match One-Day — who previously played at Televi- an offensive spark for South Shore won and I knew we could accomplish International series against Pakistan sion and Films — silenced every and her success on the court is why Continued on Page 42 Continued on Page 42 BQ Caribbean Life, Apr. 14–Apr. 20, 2017 41 Windies Continued from page 41 spare and take a 1-0 lead in the three- match series. Middle order batsman Jason Moham- med struck the fastest-ever half century by a West Indian against Pakistan, but in the second game could only manage a single (1). Mohammed was at the center of the first win, producing a magical unbeaten 91 from 58 balls to take the Man-of-the- Match title. Batting first, Pakistan piled up an imposing venue record 308 for 5 off their 50 overs — also their highest One-Day International total against their oppo- nents — with Mohammed Hafeez lead- ing the way with 88. Opener Ahmed Shezad (67) and veteran Shoaib Malik (53) also chipped in with half centuries. From 156 for two in the 33rd over, West Indies suffered two huge setbacks, losing both opener Kieran Powell (61) and Shae Hope (24) in successive overs. Facing a daunting task of 10 runs an over to win with West Indies on 158 for four in the 34th, Mohammed single- handedly transformed the game striking Defying doubters: South Shore senior forward Selena Philoxy overcame some middle-season doubts, leading the 11 fours and 3 sixes that had Pakistan Lady Vikings to a city title and a Federation championship. Photo by Robert Cole panicking on the field. Together with Ashley Nurse, the momentum shifted in West Indies favor PHILOXY READY TO TAKE HER GAME TO NEXT LEVEL from 259 for six to 309 in the final over. Hoping to win the series and give Continued from page 41 been part of the South Shore hoops And she did, lifting the Lady Vikings to West Indies their first ODI win against culture, but this season Philoxy was an a lopsided victory over The Mary Louis Pakistan in 23 years, the regional team something. Then winning states, I’m integral part of what the Lady Vikings Academy in the Federation champion- was never able to press home the advan- just happy to have my teammates by were going to do. ship. Even now, weeks removed from tage in the second match. my side and do what we could do.” Once she realized that, the rest was that matchup, Philoxy can’t quite wipe Captain Jason Holder won the toss Philoxy wasn’t the only senior on easy. the smile off her face when she talks and sent in Pakistan to bat. The Paki- the South Shore roster this season, but Philoxy upped her defensive inten- about the game. stanis batted cautiously and ended up she was the unquestioned leader of the sity late in the season, shutting down “It’s not like we won by five. We won scoring 282 in their allotted 50 overs group, looked upon to jumpstart her opposing scoring threats with her size by almost 30,” she said. “We just had with middle-order batsman Babar Azam squad throughout the year. But that and physicality on the block. She also to get respect. Last season we lost in hitting an unbeatable 125. wasn’t always an easy task. chipped in 9.4 points and 7.8 rebounds states by almost 20 and we just wanted He was named Man-of-the-Match. There were expectations and stats per game during the regular season to come back and show everybody Azam had earlier struck his fifth ODI she needed to post and Philoxy admits before taking it to another level in the what we’re really about.” century and fourth in five matches against it got to be a bit overwhelming at playoffs, averaging 12 points per con- Her two seasons in Canarsie weren’t West Indies to help Pakistan recover from times. test en route to another city title. always easy, but Philoxy wouldn’t a sluggish start to rack up 282 for 5. “In the middle of the season, it was “It definitely got challenging,” Phi- change a moment of it and, now, she’s At their turn at the crease, West Indies tough,” she said. “I did think, I’m going loxy said of her on-court expectations. ready to take her game to the next were in trouble at the start with two to give up, but my teammates were by “Knowing that people look up to me level. She’ll head to Seton Hall next wickets down for 44 runs. Only captain my side. That’s how they’ve always been and people want me to do certain season, determined to prove herself all Holder was able to score 68 runs and was and they let me know we were going to things. I just had to do it and that over again. out in the 45 over to end the Windies win and we were going to do this.” was one of the hardest things for me “The focus right now is on Seton innings at 208. Philoxy refocused her efforts down to do.” Hall,” Philoxy said. “I’m just ready to The West Indies are hoping they will the stretch and embraced the challeng- Philoxy came to South Shore for a meet new people and play and I can’t win the final match and take the series es of being a leader. She hadn’t always reason — she wanted to make history. wait.” 2-1 later this week. “We lost a series in the UAE in 2016 Sir Viv: WICB does ‘lousy job’ against Pakistan, now we have lost the Twenty20 series in the Caribbean Continued from page 41 annoyed the players. against Pakistan — all of this after win- Sir Viv insisted that the situation has ning the last World Twenty20,” he said. gets under on Friday, April 7, 2017. come to pass only because members of Sir Viv said having failed for the Over the last few years, several high- the WICB have done a “lousy job” in Champions Trophy in June, West Indies profile players in the Caribbean declined creating an environment where players are currently lying ninth in the One- central contracts from the West Indies feel treasured by the national setup. Day International rankings and face Cricket Board (WICB), leaving them He told ESPNcricinfo in Mumbai last the prospect of missing out on direct under no obligation for national duty. week that many of the players come qualification for the 2019 World Cup. The WICB has asked the regional from humble backgrounds and some of In Test cricket, West Indies are in players to play in the Regional Super50 these administrators think they are as eight position in the rankings, only in order to qualify for selection for important as the players on the field, above Bangladesh, which is closing fast the One-Day International squad which they are not.” on their heels. Sir Vivian Richards. Associated Press 42 Caribbean Life, Apr. 14–Apr. 20, 2017 BQ Former St. John’s standout returns to squad By Laura Amato it only took a few conversations “And it was really just a wait- He considers himself a pret- for the pair to realize it was the ing game and it was tough and ty positive person. perfect partnership. really stressful. You just keep Cosmos defender Jimmy “Gio had been around this pushing yourself, you keep Mulligan always knew he could area and got to come to St. driving and you hope things play professional soccer, but John’s games and saw me play are going to work out.” the standout and former St. a bunch of times and liked me,” Mulligan’s belief eventu- John’s star didn’t quite count Mulligan said. “So he brought ally paid off and the Cosmos on the long and winding road me in on trial and I went on were saved by Rocco Commisso toward his dream or his roster trial for like a month before it who purchased the team last spot with a professional soccer officially worked out. I’ve been December and kept a familiar team. It hasn’t been easy, but with the team ever since, so roster of experienced players. Mulligan is positive it’s going to that’s been about four years.” The squad did its collective be smooth sailing on the pitch Mulligan relished every best to keep things as nor- this season in Brooklyn. moment on the field with the mal as possible heading into “It’s really nice, first of all, Cosmos – playing out his dream its April 1 home opener and just getting back to playing just a few miles away from his Mulligan is confident in what soccer is amazing,” said Mul- hometown in Medford, New his team can do throughout ligan, who graduated from St. York. But, as with most things the season. John’s in 2013. “This team and in his career, it wasn’t always “We came right back in and this staff is great and just being easy and he spent last season things took off where we left back in this area, in New York on loan with the Swope Park off,” he said. “It’s a great locker City, is incredible for me.” Rangers. room, one of the best we’ve had Mulligan was certain he’d be Mulligan was anxious to and we were ready and pumped drafted out of college, but his return to New York this year, and anxious to get the season phone never rang and a tryout but the Cosmos’ uncertain going.” Brooklyn bound: Former St. John’s standout Jimmy Mul- with Real Salt Lake didn’t pan future left him with more ques- He has to stop and pinch ligan has found a professional home with the New York out. It left the defender search- tions than answers. He did his himself every now and then, Cosmos, thankful to get back on the pitch after the squad ing for a new plan and a new best to stay positive, but that always a bit stunned to find opened up its season in Brooklyn. New York Cosmos spark of positivity — on and off was sometimes easier said than himself living out his dream, the field. done. but Mulligan wouldn’t trade history. part of a professional team and He found it with the Cosmos. “It was tough. I really, really any of it – despite the ups and “It’s really crazy to think to get to keep playing after col- Mulligan was contacted by Cos- wanted to play and I had an downs of the last few seasons. about all the legends that have lege and be able to learn from mos coach Giovanni Savarese agent at the time who knew After all, being part of the Cos- played for this team,” Mulligan such amazing professionals, just after his tryout in Utah and I could play,” Mulligan said. mos means he’s part of soccer said. “I was just happy to be it’s been unbelievable.” How does the BROOKLYN PAPER sound? Hear it Tuesdays The Community News Group is proud to introduce Brooklyn Paper Radio. Join Brooklyn Paper Editor-in-Chief Vince DiMiceli and the New York Daily News’ Gersh Kuntzman every Tuesday WITH at 2:00 pm for an hour of talk on topics Brooklynites hold dear. Each show, featuring in-studio guests and call-out segments, can be listened to live or played anytime at your convenience. 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