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Licensed Funeral Director • From Westmoreland, Jamaica WI • Shipping Local & Ov ers eas ‘Community Lifestyle Newspaper’ 718-314-2019 Vol: 6 No. 22 WWW.STREETHYPENEWSPAPER.COM • FREE COPY DECEMBER 1-31, 2011 Christmas Appeal Remains High By Patrick Maitland Christmas is the joy of Street Hype Editor being with your family and friends. However, she embers of the thinks Santa Clause was A f r i c a n very prejudiced and does American and not take gifts to the Andrew Holness Portia Simpson-Miller Caribbean communities underprivileged kids. Jamaican Prime Minister Leader of the Opposition Mare among several mil- President/CEO of lion Americans who con- Peoples’ Choice tinue to celebrate Furniture, Dale Getfield, Christmas as one of the said Christmas means a JLP ahead by 5.5% most joyous times of the JACK MADONNA time of giving and shar- Kingston, Jamaica: year. GRAHAM WILLIAMS ing with family and It’s a time for fami- friends, and sitting back, ith a General Election set for Thursday, December 29, lies and friends together, reflecting on the pass and Jamaica’s Prime Minister and Leader of the governing and for many it is one of making plans for the WJamaica Labour Party (JLP), Andrew Holness, is ahead of Portia the holiest times of the future. Simpson-Miller, the Leader of the Opposition People’s National year. An engineer at Party (PNP) by 5.5% points, according to the latest Street Hype newspa- Condison, Esroy Bern- RJR/TVJ/Boxill Poll. Continued on page 5 per spoke with members ard, supported the point of the community, who that Christmas is a time all agreed that Christmas for family celebration, to Sandy lands is a time to give. bond and to remember the Jack Graham, Oper- birth of Christ. new syndicated ator of Country Kitchen FALANA FRAY DALE GETFIELD Jinelle Craig, a gradu- International, said ate student with Juris radio show Christmas means spend- Doctor and Master of andy Daley, a Street Hype ing time with those Public Administration, whom you love and said “Christmas is Mom columnist and author of the remembering those who and being home. It is my best-selling non-fiction book, are no longer here. Aunts and Uncles and the "Whose Vagina Is It, Really?" will Alphanso Jackson, entire family.” Sbe hosting her very own radio pro- CEO of Quality One Jackie Humes, Branch gram, "The Daley Grind" on Touch International Shipping, Manager, Vice-president, 106.1 FM in Boston, MA. observed that Christmas Citibank noted that Continued on page 5: is a very special time, Christmas is about when we look forward to spending quality time celebrating the season, ALPHANSO JACKSON ESROY BERNARD with the family and eat- giving gifts, spending ing a lot of food.” time with loved ones and Junior Forbes, artist celebrating the birth of management and confer- Jesus. ence producer, noted that Madonna Williams, “When you say Jackie Humes Branch Manager/Vice-president CEO of Glam Sense, is Christmas, it means fam- very excited about ily. This means every- NMLS Identifier:727395 body and business asso- Christmas, as it means Citibank, N.A -Baychester family time, also giving ciates. This is a time to 3955 Baychester Ave, Bronx, NY and caring and getting come together and find great gifts (no cards). ways to give to those Falana Fray, a free- who are less fortunate.” 718-324-7493 [email protected] lance writer, said JACKIE HUMES JINELLE CRAIG 2 • STREET HYPE • DECEMBER 1-31, 2011 WWW.STREETHYPENEWSPAPER.COM WWW.STREETHYPENEWSPAPER.COM DECEMBER 1-31, 2011 • STREET HYPE •3 EDITORIAL Celebrate Christmas with your community business e are living in a very the Christmas holiday season In our opinion, 2011 was a We are, however, optimistic dynamic society with hun- began way before the birth of year with mixed activities includ- about 2012 as the Government is Wdreds of religious pursuits and Christ. Exchanging gifts, deco- ing opportunities and challenges cutting taxes and implementing lifestyle engagements. rating trees and the burning of the for millions of people and hun- strategies to stimulate production While, Street Hype is not Yule log were all winter tradi- dreds of small-scale business and create jobs. bonded by religious or any tions that began before Christ operators. Being an election year for denominational rules we, the was born, but were eventually Without any official data, the president and several hundred publishers and writers, are incorporated into the holiday that from all indications members of members of Congress and the believers in the Christian faith. became known as Christmas, and our communities continue to Senate, we are hopeful that We therefore acknowledged became part of Christmas history. achieve steady progress. A num- everything will be done to fix the and observe Christmas, a celebra- This is a very important ber of new businesses started or economy during 2012. tion of the birth of Jesus Christ occasion for millions of expanded, including restaurants, We are urging readers to cel- which happened over 2000 years Americans, including immigrants hair salons as well as doctors, ebrate Christmas, by not just ago. The word “Christmas” trans- from the Caribbean and certain lawyers and other professionals. exchanging gifts among friends lates to “Mass of Christ.” European countries. As people continue to find it and family members, but start to However, we can all be sure that This is the time for us show hard to meet their living expens- support and purchase the goods the celebration of the Christmas love and care for each other, as es, the overall poor growth in the and services produced by mem- holiday did not start right away. well as for reflection on the past economy is providing little job or bers of our community, as long as It is said that many of the year and making plans for the career opportunities for the the price is right and the quality is [email protected] traditions that we observe during new year. youth, especially. good. The opinions expressed in this newspaper, except for the above, do not necessarily reflect the views of Street Hype newspaper and its publishers. Please send your comments or suggestions to [email protected]. Responses should be no longer than 400 words. Not all articles will be published. People are talking...! Santa baby, hurry down my chimney tonight! ww, the sweet sounds of Christmas. gery, not call you, his supposed girlfriend, The point here of course, is that if you Snow is on the ground, presents are Real to at least tell her, even if you are thousands are in a monogamous relationship, stay true Aunder the tree, eggnog in the fridge and the of miles away?” I asked. to your special someone, as running from rum cake is sitting on top of the table, ready I am happy to report that Karlene took payphone to payphone and trying to figure Talk the bull by the horn, and although is now out who gets the Victoria Secret lingerie to be eaten and devoured. with What a calamity though, if you have SANDY 100 percent single, is much happier by her- versus bracelet, will only lead to more more than one lover to deal with? Can you DALEY self, not having to wonder where her so- stress. imagine the stress that cheaters around the called boyfriend is spending his Christmas Merry Christmas to you all and happy world are feeling right now? Who do you mine recently. “My man Donavan, (of or New Year’s. What was his excuse going eating! See you in the New Year, 10 pounds spend Christmas with, and who gets booted course not his real name), never seems to to be for his time away during the heavier of course, but clearly ready for in this season? “Oh, what a tangled web we have enough time for me these days. And, Holiday’s? That he got run over by a bus? 2012. weave, when we first practice to deceive,” to be honest with you, he is just acting • Sandy Daley, author of the best-selling book, "Whose Vagina said Sir Walter Scott. kinda weird”. Is It, Really?" You can contact Sandy at [email protected] According to the statistics, 22 percent “Did I tell you that during the of married men versus 14 percent of mar- Thanksgiving Holiday I did not see him at ried women have strayed at least once dur- all, as he said that he was in the hospital ing their married life, so obviously this is going through minor surgery? I mean, did not a one sided-issue. At this time of year, he see the word stupid marked on my fore- however, the stress of having to deal with head, when we first met?” she asked. the outside lover or lovers will become an I tried my best not to be too harsh with issue, as time spent outside of the home will my answer ,as not only did I know that she be noticeable and create problems. really cared about him, but just by her own Many folks believe that at this time of response to his actions, I knew that she was year it is also a known fact that most cou- beginning to “smell the coffee beans” for ples break-up during Christmas and New herself. Year’s time, and that could be for many rea- “Well Karlene,” I said to her. “You are sons. not stupid. Which man goes into minor sur- Some women believe that a man, who is cheating on his wife or girlfriend, will find some reason, clutch at straws if he has to, in order to save himself the stress of hav- ‘Community Lifestyle Newspaper’ ing to deal with that extra girlfriend on the side during Christmas. PATRICK MAITLAND Publisher & Editor Obviously, he cannot leave his family to spend time with his mistress! Women JINELLE CRAIG tend to break-up with men during this sea- Associate Editor son because of the frustration of their rela- VERINA ROSE tionship, if it is not “moving fast enough.” Advertising/Admin Director The approaching new year is always seen as a time to start over and why carry GLORIA BENT baggage into the New Year; such as an ANGELLA GOLDING PAULETTE GRANT unfulfilled relationship?” is what women ANTHONY TURNER ask. Consulting Editors Regardless of what the reasons are, the fact that Christmas is not only a stressful BUSINESS ADDRESS: time for most people, as we try to deal with 711 S Columbus Ave, Fl 1 Mount Vernon, NY 10550 the many obligations that we have, our own Tel: 914-663-4972-3 immediate families and the stress of not Fax: 914-663-4972 having as much money as we would like, [email protected] our relationships always tend to suffer at www.streethypenewspaper.com this time. Published by: “You know Sandy,” said a girlfriend of JAMVISTA INC. 4•STREET HYPE • DECEMBER 1-31, 2011 WWW.STREETHYPENEWSPAPER.COM NEWS Deadly Shooting At Bronx Nightclub Bronx: woman was killed and another person wounded in a shooting at a Bronx nightclub. Police responded to a shots fired call Aat Club Heat on Hunts Point Avenue around four 4 a.m. Officers say Monique Rodriguez, 33, was shot in the head and died at the scene. A second victim was also shot in the Bronx’s event pro- arm. Investigators say he left the club in moter and community a car, but then found an ambulance a few blocks away. He was taken to the hospital in sta- ble condition. It is not clear if the same person shot both victims. So far, no arrests have been made. -Photo Credit: Juliet Kaye DADS TAKE YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL: Police to Help Mount At the Dads Take Your Child To School Men's Conference atheld recently at PS 134 in Queens (l-r) guest speaker Assemblyman William Scarborough, Honorary Chair of the Million Fathers Club, Alicia Hyndman, President of CDEC 29, PS 134 Vernon Homeless Principal Robert Chambers, Cherise Parsons, Teacher, PTA President and event Mount Vernon: This program is part of a new, overall organizer, Herman Bagley, Former CEC Member, Bill Perkins, CDEC 29 n an effort to prevent mentally ill peo- county effort to focus on preventing crises Representative. The Conference is an outgrowth of the Dads Take Your Child To ple from living on the streets homeless, instead of simply responding to them. School for the first day of school, which encourages fathers to be involved in their IWestchester County is joining with the Westchester County recently received a children's education. The program started with a Panel Discussion moderated by city of Mount Vernon to replicate an $1.5 million dollar grant from the New William Perkins, Community District Education Council 29 Representative. award-winning program that has been York State Office of Mental Health to Panelists included PS 134 Principal Robert Chambers, Scott leach, Executive successful in White Plains and Yonkers, establish this more comprehensive crisis Director of Forestdale Fathers Initiative, Rodny Pride, 2nd Vice President of United Black Men of Queens, Kheru Bey, a Parent Leader, Community Mentor County Executive Robert P. Astorino prevention and response program follow- Raymond Ramos and attorney Donald Vernon. announced recently. ing the Westchester Medical Center's "This program takes a proactive decision to close its crisis intervention approach," said Astorino. "The idea is to program. make sure people get the help they need "This is an example of the specialized before there is a crisis. This results in services the county is able to provide to safer neighborhoods and fewer alterca- municipalities to ensure public safety," tions with police." said Astorino. "Since the program is fully Here's how the program works: A funded by a grant from the New York social worker from the county's State Office of Mental Health, there is no Department of Community Mental Health added cost to the county or to Mount will assist Mount Vernon police officers Vernon." by patrolling these streets with them on Similar county programs have been foot and in cars. Together they will look helping White Plains and the Getty for anyone who might be in need of men- Square area of Yonkers since 2006 and tal health services. By consistently work- 2009 respectively. In both communities, ing in the same area, this team is able to the number of homeless individuals with get to know people and de-escalate prob- mental illness living on the streets has lems before they become violent or turn been reduced by connecting people to the into a more serious crisis. right treatment and social services. TASHESKAKATASHES Vegetarian Food For Health

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In fact analysts say, the reason In the meantime, with Nomination Day Bruce Golding is not leading the JLP in this activities now behind, Director of Elections election is precisely because his favorability Orette Fisher, said "there is a lot to be done" ratings plummeted. between now and December 22 when the In the RJR/TVJ/Boxill Poll, Prime police, military and election day workers are Minister Holness came out on top with more expected to cast their votes -- three working -PHOTO CREDIT: Juliet Kaye than half of the respondents having a favor- days before civilians vote on the December Dinner/Dance: (L-R) NYC Council Member Leroy Comrie; Mayor Michael Bloomberg; Hon. Dora Young, District Leader; Hon. Archie Spigner, District able view of him. His opponent, Simpson- 29. Leader; and Assemblyman William Scarborough- 2003 at the Guy R. Brewer Miller, scored 47%. The Opposition leader In addition, Fisher said the EOJ will United Democratic Club Anniversary Dinner Dance, held at Antun's, Queens also had a higher unfavorable rating with have to train indoor agents, configure the Village recently. 44.7% of respondents holding an unfavorable Electronic Voter Identification and Ballot view of her. The Prime Minister's unfavorable Issuing System (EVIBIS) machines and retro- rating is lower at 37.5%. fit the EVIBIS polling stations. Melville contractor Pleads Guilty for Daley lands syndicated radio show Failing to Pay Employment Taxes Continued from page 1 every Wednesday at 3:35 pm. We work WASHINGTON- failed to pay over to the IRS approximately "The Daley Grind", a heavily influ- well together and I love doing the ouis Alba pleaded guilty on Wednesday $779,387 in Federal Insurance enced Caribbean talk radio show aimed at Entertainment Report," she says. (December 7) in U.S. District Court in Contributions Act (FICA) taxes and federal bridging the gap in radio within Boston and "The Daley Grind" with Sandy Daley, LCentral Islip, N.Y., to failing to pay over to income taxes that CDJ withheld from its surrounding areas, began airing on which can be heard online at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employ- employees’ paychecks. December 3, 2011. www.touchfm.org every Saturday from ment taxes, the Justice Department and IRS Alba faces a potential maximum sen- She began working with Touch 106.1 2pm till 4pm, is a very fast-paced, upbeat announced. tence of five years in prison and a $250,000 FM three months ago as the Entertainment show, with great guests every week and, of According to court documents, Alba fine. Judge Leonard D. Wexler, who is pre- Reporter on the "The Daley Report", which course, an advice section, as well. owned and operated CDJ Builders siding over the matter, has not set a sentenc- still airs on "The Cookout" with Uncle JG, "This really is a step in the right direc- Corporation, a construction business in ing date. “The Bad Boy of Comedy." "The Daley tion for me, as my goal was to have my Melville that operated at construction sites Additional information about the Tax Report" is a fast-paced, informative seg- own show on a mainstream radio station. in the New York Metropolitan area. Alba Division and its enforcement efforts is avail- ment, featuring news from around the Touch 106.1 FM is the main station in admitted that between 2004 and 2010, CDJ able at www.usdoj.gov/tax . world, including the Caribbean. Boston, and I know that I can bring a lot to Daley's run as entertainment reporter that station with this show, as the only has been a great addition to the station, and female from the Caribbean with the station her segment has now garnered her many right now. Being the first woman from the Mortgage Fraud Kingpen Sentenced new fans from the Boston area. "It is Caribbean to host her own radio program ames Robert Sweet, 44, Westbury, New counts of Grand Larceny in the Second indeed a pleasure to work with Jonothan on Touch 106.1 FM is indeed an honor," York, the kingpin of the largest mortgage Degree, seven counts of Money Laundering Gates on this segment, and I applaud him says Daley. Jfraud and identity theft ring in Nassau in the Second Degree, five counts of Money for being so welcoming, but I had every The show, which is syndicated, will County, New York, history has been sen- Laundering in the Third Degree, six counts intention of getting my own show", Sandy also be aired in Miami and South Carolina tenced to four to 12 years in prison for his of Identity Theft in the First Degree, Money says. on www.mocradio.com, airs every role in leading an organization that stole Laundering in the Fourth Degree, Scheme to Defraud in the First Degree, Conspiracy in "I went into Touch 106.1 FM with Saturday from 10am till 12pm. Her site, more than $20 million from homeowners, the Fourth Degree, and 30 counts of Uncle JG for an interview while on a tour www.sandydaley.com, will also be pod- banks, and the County government. Falsifying Business Records in the First in Boston, and we hit it off, immediately. casting her shows as well. The author, The defendant pleaded guilty October Degree. We just knew that we had to do something actress and radio and television personali- 6, 2011, to Enterprise Corruption under New York's Organized Crime Control Act*, two Sweet was also ordered to pay more together, as we clicked. I definitely will not ty, will be heading to Jamaica to attend the counts of Grand Larceny in the First Degree, than $1.2 million in restitution to lending be leaving my segment with him which airs Jamaica Jazzfest in January, 2012. Money Laundering in the First Degree, 32 institutions.

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CARIBBEAN NEWS NNeewwss bbrriieeff US customer service company Dudus' Sentencing to open Jamaican contact centre Set for Jan 17 Caribbean Airlines wants MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica: Industry, Investment entencing of onvergys Corporation, one of the largest and Commerce. Christopher to compete without subsidies agent-assisted customer service compa- “Known worldwide PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago: S'Dudus' Coke, the nies in the world, and the Jamaican govern- for providing multi- former Tivoli aribbean Airlines is aiming to become C ment have announced plans to open the first national companies Gardens strong- the first regional national carrier to not Convergys Jamaican contact centre. with highly effective man, has been Cneed subsidised support from its main gov- The centre will be located in Montego and reliable customer ernment shareholder. This was revealed postponed until Bay, and will employ nearly 1,000 people management services recently by its chairman George Nicholas January 17, offi- when fully staffed in 2012. and solutions, who said Caribbean Airlines Ltd (CAL) was cials close to the The Jamaican government strongly sup- Convergys offers working towards more profitability and self- case told the ports its business process outsourcing (BPO) Jamaicans new Dudus sufficiency without a fuel subsidy and by the Observer. industry as part of its economic growth Christopher Tufton employment and end of next year. This, was expected, he said, Coke's sentencing was postponed plans, and Montego Bay is the country’s hub career opportunities in an industry with a through new projects CAL was bringing on- from last Thursday, following a plea bar- bright future in Jamaica. Moreover, more stream, including new routes and the intro- for BPO providers, where most of Jamaica’s gain reached between his attorneys and jobs for Jamaicans positively affect the local duction of a "Jet-Pack" courier service. 30-plus BPO companies currently operate. prosecutors in August. economy, which in turn produces spin-off Nicholas is however hoping to do away with “We are very pleased to welcome He faces more than 20 years in prison benefits for even more Jamaicans and their the entire subsidy issue by the end of 2012. Convergys to Jamaica,” noted Dr under the agreement, and while no reason Christopher Tufton, Jamaica’s Minister of families.” has been given by the Attorney's office for Kittician government the Southern District of New York, which slashes VAT for a day Cayman Islands court awards default is handling the case, there is heightened BASSETERRE, St Kitts: speculation within the Jamaican communi- ty here that the postponement is linked to onsumers will next Thursday pay 10 per judgment in $9.2 billion lawsuit the possibility of more indictments arising cent less for goods in a move aimed at GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands: engineering, real estate development, finan- from the case for which Coke was convict- Cstimulating economic activity. The one day The Grand Court of the Cayman Islands has cial services and investments. reduction will apply only to the 17 per cent granted a default judgment in favour of AHAB said will now take the necessary ed. Value Added Tax (VAT) that was introduced Ahmad Hamad Algosaibi & Brothers steps to apply for an assessment of damages Coke has been incarcerated for more here just over a year ago. The stimulus was (AHAB) against Maan Al Sanea “for con- owed by Al Sanea. The damages are expect- than a year, after waiving extradition rights announced yesterday by Prime Minister Dr spiracy and breach of fiduciary duty." ed to be in the billions of dollars. on drugs and gun-running charges. He Denzil Douglas as he concluded debate on AHAB has alleged it was the victim of The ruling by the court is a significant pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges dur- the 2012 Estimates of Revenue and a spectacular $9 billion fraud, orchestrated development in the recovery efforts against ing an August 31 court appearance, after Expenditure. by Maan Al-Sanea, a Saudi billionaire and Maan Al Sanea, who is also currently being prosecutors presented his legal team with the founder of the Saad Group, a conglom- charged with financial crimes in Bahrain in compelling evidence in the case. IMF advises Barbados government erate with operations in construction and relation to the massive fraud. -Jamaicaobserver.com BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: n its latest Article IV Consultation report on Barbados, the International Monetary Cuban-Americans IFund (IMF) has urged the Barbados govern- ment to stay away from funding any solutions reject bid to restrict in the restructuring of collapsed insurance group CLICO Holdings. The IMF directors travel and remit- encouraged government to minimize fiscal costs in any plan to resolve CLICO and to tances to Cuba seek a private sector solution in a statement HAVANA, Cuba (ACN): issued yesterday, December 7. Cuban-Americans living in the United States and organizations favouring the Antigua liquidators on Stanford improvement of relations between the two case target US$ 240 million countries have urged the US Congress to ST JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda: reject a bid to restrict travel and remittances few weeks after being accused of squan- to Cuba. dering victims’ compensation, the Should the rider attached by congress- AAntigua-based liquidators of the Stanford man Mario Diaz-Balart (R.FL.) to the International Bank are defending their spending bill -- currently under discussion accomplishments. In a public update issued on Capitol Hill -- be approved, travel and via e-mail to the media this morning remittances to Cuba by Cuban-Americans (December 8), joint liquidators Marcus Wide would be returned to the level set by former and Hugh Dickson of Grant Thornton president George W. Bush in 2008, when revealed that they held a webinar for deposi- only one trip was allowed every three years tors, former employees and trade creditors for “family reunifications.” yesterday, Wednesday, to discuss their recent There would also be a cap on remit- accomplishments. The joint liquidators tances of $1,200 per year and a tighter def- revealed that in the two months since their inition of “family.” last webinar, they had work toward a target of Some of the organizations opposed to US$240.5 million in their liquidation efforts. the initiative include the Cuba Study Investment growing in Haiti Group, made up of Cuban-American busi- ness people. “The Cuba Study Group con- PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti: demns efforts by certain members of Haiti is still struggling to recover from the Congress to reverse policies which have economic and ecological disasters wrought helped reunite Cuban families and which by last year’s massive earthquake but have contributed to breaking the isolation investors are still not counting out the imposed on the Cuban people. impoverished Caribbean nation. More than This is not the time to play politics at 1,000 businesspeople and government offi- the expense of Cuba’s families and the cials took part last week in the Invest in prospects for change on the island,” read a Haiti Forum, one of the largest meetings of statement released by that organization on its kind ever held in the Caribbean, under- Wednesday. scoring the strong private sector interest in the country’s economic potential. WWW.STREETHYPENEWSPAPER.COM DECEMBER 1-31, 2011• STREET HYPE • 7 LEGAL ISSUES More Legal Services for Immigrants LISTINGS ATTORNEY AT LAW he City of New York has introduced new pro- grams to expand the legal services for immi- Tgrants in need of defense counsel and immigrants who are domestic violence victims. Mayor Michael in our courts and immi- Bloomberg recently ann- grants who are victims of ounced that the City’s domestic violence have the DIVORCE Family Justice Centers will right legal counsel on their Free Consultation each add an additional full- side. I’d like to thank the time attorney to counsel State and its Office of Take Action & Call Us Today! immigrant domestic vio- Indigent Legal Services and ______lence victims and each of the Robin Hood Foundation the City’s 10 indigent crim- making these exciting new inal defense providers will programs a reality.” Stevon L. Forrester, Esq. add a new full-time immigra- Increased Legal tion attorney. Services for Immigrants Mayor Michael Attorney at Law Together, these attor- Who are Victims of Bl o o mberg neys will help ensure that Domestic Violence obtaining available Federal lies and children need access immigrants – in the courts The City’s three Family 277 North Avenue immigration remedies, to competent counsel, par- and at the City’s Family Justice Centers located in including Violence Against ticularly when they are deal- Suite 200 Justice Centers – have Brooklyn, Queens and the Women Act Self-Petitions; ing with violence in the access to the counsel they Bronx enable victims of New Rochelle, NY 10801 Battered Spouse Waivers; home,” said Deputy Mayor need and do not suffer unnec- domestic violence to meet and U-Visas which are for for Legal Affairs Robles- essary immigration conse- with a prosecutor, speak Tel: 914-560-4044 victims certified as cooper- Roman. “The City’s new quences as they navigate the with a trained counselor, and ating with prosecution. partnership with the State Wills & Trusts legal system. apply for housing and These remedies provide and non-profit partners The Robin Hood financial assistance in just Probate & Estates a way for victims to work expands immigration civil Foundation is providing one visit – with services independent of the batterer legal services for survivors funding for the new domes- directly available in 20 lan- to obtain lawful-permanent of domestic violence and tic violence attorneys and guages. residency, employment creates a model for other the New York State Office of Immigrant domestic authorization or even natu- cities to follow.” Indigent Legal Services has violence victims often face ralization. Increasing the “All too often, undocu- provided a grant for the new additional challenges LAW OFFICES number of attorneys at the mented victims of domestic immigration attorneys. because they depend on the centers – who are employed violence suffer in silence “Part of our city’s abuser for language inter- OF SMITH AND by the non-profit Sanctuary and fear reporting abuse,” strength comes from open- pretation, finances, or even for Families – will signifi- said Domestic Violence ing our arms to people from a green card. At each Family STEPHENSON, cantly increase access to Commissioner Jimenez. around the globe,” said Justice Center, the City cur- legal counsel for immi- For More Info: Mayor Bloomberg. “Now, rently funds attorneys to LLP grants visiting the centers. www.NYC.gov we are stepping up our assist immigrant victims of “Poor, immigrant fami- www.mikebloomberg.co Se Habla Espanol & efforts to ensure immigrants domestic violence in French Creole

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Fhave been included in the ISSA Jamaica in 2011. knocked off all challengers for “Andre Russell, Danza 15 member team, which will “As the year is about to the newly inaugurated Clive Hyatt, Nkrumah Bonner, depart the country on Wednesday come to a close I wish to recog- Lloyd Trophy of the Regional Stafanie Taylor, Shanel Daley, [December 14] to defend their nize the historic achievements Super50, which was played in Odean Brown are among them Gayle's Thunder eight team Caribbean Schools of Jamaica this calendar year,” Guyana in October. along with the re-emergence of Soccer tournament title in Fort Hunte said. Only two of seven WICB Marlon Samuels and Carlton win Big7 Bash Lauderdale, Florida. “It has been a phenomenal 2012 titles Jamaica did not place Baugh,” Hunte pointed out. The four are Davian Kelly, year of cricketing success for in their trophy cabinet – “There are also several opener Najee Cameron, Nico Campbell Jamaica and on behalf of all of Caribbean Twenty20, which was exciting players from Jamaica MELBOURNE, Australia: and Romario Jones. West Indies cricket I congratulate won by Trinidad and Tobago, and on the horizon who look to have ast bowler Fidel Edwards and Brian Brown is the only them,” he added. the Under-19 50-Over, which a bright future in West Indies fellow West Indian Chris selectee from DaCosta Cup Jamaica did not start off the Barbados claimed. cricket and these include Andre Gayle both failed to take a wick- champions Rusea’s High in the F year in the brightest form, reach- “Never in the history of Creary, John Campbell, Horace et and Gayle was dismissed for squad as several players were not West Indies cricket has any team Miller, Akeem Dewar and numer- ing the semi-finals of the just four but their Sydney considered as they are not hold- Caribbean Twenty20 but there- been so dominant at the regional ous others,” the WICB head pro- Thunder team, propelled by a ers of United States visas. after the WICB’s northern most level and the signs are clear that jected. brilliant, unbeaten century from There are four players from constituent dominated. Jamaica’s cricket, in challeng- Jamaica will aim to win Ben Francis Cup champions St. Jamaica won the WICB ing times, remains strong and their first Caribbean Twenty20 new Australia Test player David Elizabeth Technical High Regional 4-Day Tournament for formidable,” Hunte observed. title in January when the tourna- Warner, beat Melbourne Stars by School –Akeemo Palmer, Jason the fourth consecutive year. The “We have seen a steady and ment bowls off in Antigua and six wickets in the Twenty20 Big McLean, Kevon Farquharson, Under-15 team took the title in consistent rising in Jamaica’s Barbados. Bash League at the MCG yester- Levaughan Baker and Leopete Trinidad while the Under-19 team cricket. The trophies apart, we day. Cole. Barbadian Edwards conceded The squad, to be coached by 34 runs from his four overs after Anthony Williams and Jerome coming on as first change as Waite, also includes Sheldon Melbourne Stars made 153 for Parkes and Vincent Mitchell of seven off 20 overs after they Manchester High, Newton x-world Blake record holder will beat Bolt? were sent in. Henry and Paul Wilson of Maurice Greene has backed David Hussey topscored 100-metre world champion Glenmuir High, Jason Wright of E with 52 off 27 balls including Wolmer’s Boys, Kamel Harrison Yohan Blake to beat reigning three fours and three sixes at No of Munro College and Tevine Olympic champion Usain Bolt 4 before he was run out by a Simpson of Jamaica College. in the 100 metres at London combination of Warner and 2012. Green, who won Olympic Gayle, who used the new ball 100-metre gold in 2000 in and sent down three overs for 15 SPOR SPORTT PROFILE Sydney, argued that Bolt has runs. "trouble in close races." Gayle then accompanied fel- Bolt was disqualified for a low left-hander Warner to the false start in the 100 metres at middle for the chase, an opening the August’s World combination of awe-inspiring Championships, as Blake went power. on to win the gold. However, Gayle's stay was BLAKE BOLT brief and painful. The big The 25-year-old Bolt has Greene retired from sprint- dominated the sprinting world in In 1999, he beat Donovan Jamaican was struck a blow on ing in 2008 after a career, which Bailey's 100-metre world record recent years and currently holds saw him winning two Olympic the gloves by James Faulkner, the world record in both the 100 of 9.84 when he ran 9.79 in before being yorked by the left- gold medals and five world cham- Athens, Greece. and 200 meres. pionship titles. armer's slower ball in the first over. shley Thoephane made his professional debut NOW AVAILABLE at the York Hall, London on 3 June 2003 defeat- ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Aing Lee Bedell, he beat an experienced journeyman, Brian Coleman, in his next fight on 22 July 2003 and won a further five contests throughout 2004 giving him a record of 7-0 at the end of the year. 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Marley brothers and Shaggy Marley family to vie for Grammy award takes legal action iggy and Stephen Marley will go head to head against against Bob's Shaggy, Monty Alexander and Israel Vibrations, for the Best Reggae half brother Zalbum at next year's Grammy Awards. he widow and nine children of The nominees were announced at reggae icon Bob Marley have Ambassador Audrey Marks recently in Los Angeles. Ttaken legal action, to prevent his half CHRISTMAS MESSAGE Stephen Marley was nominated brother from using the Marley name to promote an annual Miami music y Fellow Jamaicans in the for his album Revelation Part One: Diaspora. I reach out to you this The Root of Life, while his brother festival, and profit from other busi- Christmas with warm Jamaican Ziggy was nominated for Wild and nesses in Jamaica. greetings, and blessings as you celebrate Free. Stephen and Ziggy Marley The lawsuit, filed Thursday in a Mthis tradition of more than two thousand Dancehall star Shaggy was nomi- US federal court, contends that the years commemorating Christ’s birth. nated for his album, Summer in half brother, businessman Richard Many of you may have adapted to the Kingston, Monty Alexander for Booker, and several affiliated compa- wintery Christmas here, but no doubt nies, are violating copyright and still drawing warm comfort from the Harlem-Kingston Express Live and treasured memories of a Jamaican Israel Vibrations for Reggae Knights. trademark laws by using Marley’s Christmas. Aside from the spiritual The Grammy Awards ceremony name, photographs, lyrics, symbols renewal it carries, the tangible expres- will be aired live from L.A.’s Staples and other intellectual property with- sions of Christmas treats at home – the Center on February 12. out authorization. cake, sorrel, ham, fried fish, sodas, can- Shaggy The Associated Press reports that dies, and Christmas market for children, the lawsuit, filed by Fort Lauderdale to name a few – must excite recollections of those good times. attorney Bruce Hemerlee, seeks In conveying Christmas greetings Yearend Kwanzaa unspecified damages and also asks a to youin theDiasporain theUSA, Imust judge to stop Booker and the compa- also on behalf of the Government and Appreciation Event nies from using any Marley-related people of Jamaica, thank you sincerely he Coalition to Preserve Reggae references in the various ventures. for the unfailing support you have given Music (CPR) will host their annual The lawsuit says people could be in one form or another to advance end of year Kwanzaa and community deceived into thinking those uses are Jamaica throughout this past year. My T appreciation party on Tuesday, December earnest thanks, too, to the armies of officially endorsed by Marley’s 27th from7 pm to Midnight at the 310 friends of Jamaica whom many of you widow, Rita Marley and the children. have enlisted in that endeavour. Lounge, 310 Bowery Street, Manhattan. The entities include the Bob I wish to draw attention to the need The founders and Board of Directors of the Marley Movement of Jah People Brooklyn based non-profit organization to reach out especially those in need – Inc., which promotes the music festi- will honor the community of members material and otherwise–into whose lives val, a restaurant in Jamaica called the investment of your time and treasure and volunteers with the annual communi- can make a big difference for good. ty appreciation gathering. 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Young adults who end up having 19 City Schools chronic mental health problems show Martin Luther King, Jr. their struggles early and may benefit evenFace schools Closure were added to the from mental health programs provided in Math Competition 2012 Department of Education’s closure list elementary schools, middle schools, and Slast Friday, bringing the total number to 19. the community. Youth at this age are fair- Eleven of the 25 schools slated for clo- ly good reporters of their own mental Towards Educating Our Children sure or truncation were opened under health and can describe in specific terms he Luncheon/Discussion By However, if we are to Mayor Michael Bloomberg. "We have a the intensity and severity of their symp- held on Saturday Jefrey include the sixth graders in the responsibility to aggressively look at these toms. T(December 10) was very suc- Blake, program, we would need a schools and make very difficult choices in According to a related study, for cessful, even though the atten- President “quick, massive and energetic terms of phasing them out, truncating Math Club children who are experiencing these dance was less than anticipated. push,” to get the money to pur- grades and the creation of new schools that Inc. chase the laptop and trophies symptoms, suicide attempt rates showed There was a very in-depth will be put in their place," said Schools discussion on the present state for the students. a sharp increase around sixth grade, Chancellor Dennis Walcott. of our children in the NYC School System We have decided to meet on Friday, about age 12, with rates peaking around with Mr. Winston Simmonds (Asst. December 23, at Richard Green Campus at Bronx eighth or ninth grade. Principal), Ms. Sonnia Smith, Mrs. Myrna 7:00 PM. I am asking everyone who reads this •Gateway School For Environmental In this study, 39 respondents report- Wright and Dr. Ben Allen, a former teacher. article to make a donation towards the pur- ing multiple suicide attempts with their Based on the information presented by chase of the prizes for the sixth grade. It does Research and Technology (High school) first attempt significantly earlier, as teachers, parents, students as well as the not matter how small. •Jane Addams High School For Academic Careers young as 9, when compared to those directors of the Beacon Program, it was obvi- Please remember that The Math Club is a •Samuel Gompers Career And Technical making a single attempt. ous that we need an “effective system” of edu- 501(C)(3) IRS recognized organization. Your donation is a tax deduction. Education High School The motivation that leads a young cating our children to enable them to compete with the children in other communities. The following partners and supporters •Grace Dodge Career And Technical child to suicide is different from child to Mrs. Wright, a teacher at the Richard are being urged to attend the meeting: Mrs. Education High School child. It may be anxiety, trauma, peer Green Campus is advocating that the sixth Myrna Wright, Mr. Winston Simmons, Ms. •Aspire Preparatory Middle School interaction, hopelessness, bullying, and grade students participated in our Dr. Martin Sonia Smith, Dr. Ben Allen, Mr. André various conditions like bipolar disorder. Luther King Jr. Math Competition, even if Clarke, Mr. Raymond Senior, Mr. Rey Allen, Brooklyn Some kids simply have poor coping means putting them in a pilot program status. Ms. Sheron Hamilton-Pearson, Ms. Sharon •P.S. 019 Roberto Clemente (Elementary) strategies and cannot tolerate negative It was however, later decided that we would Bailey, Nina-Simone Blake, Jahmaal Blake, •General D. Chappie James Elementary feelings or emotions. 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