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Director of Tourism Paul Penni- cook (l) stands next to Minister of By Nelson A. King Tourism Edmund Bartlett, during Students from community colleges a tourism presentation. in Antigua and Barbuda and St. Kitts Photo by Tangerine Clarke were adjudged winners last Friday in the much-spirited Evening Program debate in the Leeward Islands Debat- ing Competition (LIDC) at Brooklyn’s Jamaica Medgar Evers College. The opposition team of Kelsey Har- ris and Kamilah Parker (Antigua and Barbuda), and Philmon Roberts (St. to boost Kitts) eclipsed the proposition team of Dwayne Griffith and D’shnay Matthew York (St. Maarten) and Zipporah Ban- nister (Anguilla) in the two-hour debate at the college’s Edison O. Jackson Audi- tourism torium. The debate moot was: “The marginalization of men has led to the By Tangerine Clarke breakdown of Caribbean society.” Jamaica’s newly appointed Min- The debate, which also had a morn- ister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett ing segment, was organized by Medgar announced that his country is expect- Evers College’s Caribbean Research ed to earn $3 billion from tourism in Center (CRC), headed by Dean Dr. 2017, up from $2.5B he said the coun- George Irish, a native of the Leeward try now earns. Island of Montserrat, and the LIDC Bartlett told nationals at a Finn Foundation. Partners welcome reception in New Dr. Irish had started the annual LIDC York City last Wednesday, that the in 1972, at 29, when he was the head of extra ½ percent will come from more the Montserrat Open Campus Branch of than 5000 hotel rooms across the the University of the West Indies (UWI), tourist sector, in places such as Negril as “a medium for cultivating the intel- and Falmouth, where there is a high lectual and civic awareness of students, demand. and preparing them for future leader- In addition to increasing U.S. flow ship.” Ken Irish-Bramble (second left) presents the trophy to Opposition debat- from where 75 percent visit Jamaica, The first debate took place in Montser- ing team Kelsey Harris, Kamilah Parker and Philmon Roberts. the five-part tourism plan will wel- rat with four debaters from Antigua Photo by Nelson A. King come visitors from other markets and Montserrat: Franklyn Michael and such as Europe and South America, Kennedy Edwards (Antigua and Barbu- breakdown in Caribbean values ly impressed with the creativity in and expand to include the Caribbean, da), and Jennifer Greenaway and Pearl “stems from the breakdown of family putting together coherent argu- Asia and Africa. Ryner (Montserrat). values,” adding that the Caribbean ments. “Our immediate thrust will exploit In Friday evening’s debate, the oppo- has “long suffered from the illegal “You come with something fresh, the U.S. market by inviting our friends sition team decried the proponent’s drug trade.” different,” said Irish-Bramble, who, in North America to work with us on claim that the marginalization of men But the proposition team main- as a youth, had also participated a pre-clearance facility arrangement, has led to the breakdown of Caribbean tained that the marginalization of in the annual LIDC in Montserrat. the same enjoy by Aruba, Cancun society, saying that it was “completely men is “most conspicuous in Carib- “We also saw the issue of humor and Cana, and Bermuda, Puerto Rico. If false.” bean society,” blaming slavery for good, friendly jabs.” we get that clearance then connec- “For men to be marginalized, they leaving “a disgusting image.” Dr. Sheilah M. Paul, associate tivity to the secondary and primary have to be not active in society,” the “Men were indoctrinated, forced dean, School of Liberal Arts and airports in the U.S. will be seamless,” opposition contended, stating instead to be marginalized,” the team pos- Education at Medgar Evers College, added Bartlett, positing that this that women are the ones who are at “a ited. “Control and condition are just said the debaters reminded her of arrangement would allow more rota- disadvantage in the labor market. the belief of women. Do not blame “the power of developing and honing tions of airline in a day, with a short “How are men more marginalized men for any marginalization. important skills in young people, as turn around time, because Jamaica when they hold higher positions?” “We cannot only look at the men,” they prepare to take their places in would become domestic space. the team asked. “Every prime minis- the proposition added. “We expect our 21st century global work force. “Jamaica is the most exciting desti- ter [in the Caribbean], at this point, men to act in a macho way. If not, “Your being here, in this experi- nation on earth, and it is so, because is a male. Men have excelled and con- they will feel oppressed.” ence, provides another window to a 40 percent of all tourist that come to tinue to excel.” “You are part of the future,” Dean deeper understanding of culturally Jamaica has been to Jamaica at least The opposition team pointed to Irish told the debaters. “I want to responsive education, particularly once. One of two visitors you see arguments that show that women publish a book on the history of the in a widely diverse learning commu- on the beach has had the Jamaican are the ones who have been margin- debate. Send me what you have, and nity, such as Central Brooklyn,” said experience at lease once, some 50 alized, stating that this has taken I’ll transfer it into a gold mine.” the Tobago native. times, such as a married couple who place since the 15th century. The first LIDC debate was held at CRC said the LIDC involves exten- returned to celebrate their 50th year “Saying that men are marginal- Medgar Evers College in 1998, with sive team research, critical thinking honeymoon.” ized is absurd,” the team declared. participants from Nevis, Antigua and public speaking skills. Bartlett said despite the problems “We stand resolute in our claim that and Barbuda and Anguilla. CRC also said that it is “moving Jamaica has faced, the iconic attrac- the marginalization of men has not Chief judge Dr. Ken Irish-Bram- to revive the debating tradition here tion is its people, and enduring rela- led to the breakdown on Caribbean ble, a professor at Medgar Evers at Medgar Evers College to engage tions that lead to Jamaicans being in society.” College and Dean Irish’s eldest son, our students in similar intellectual Continued on Page 30 The opposition noted that the said the judges were “particular- exercises across disciplines.” BQ Caribbean Life, April 15-21, 2016 3 Updated daily at www.caribbeanlifenews.com CARIBBEAN ROUNDUP THE NEWS FROM BACK HOME
Antigua Former Dominica attorney general, Barnard Wiltshire is calling for the creation of a political watchdog body for the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). He said it is time for people to unite on the issue of eradicating corruption in the region. His comments came after the Antigua and Barbuda government announced that two matters relating to corruption in the United Progressive Party (UPP) have been handed over to the police. Wiltshire said these issues were not common to Antigua and Barbuda alone, since other allegations of corruption exist within the OECS. He said the “people’s vigilance” organization would also examine how the opposition is being treated or mis- treated as the case may be. “In Dominica, we have our own prob- lems with the govern- ment’s attitude to the opposition. It is almost as if when you put the label “opposition” on any group Barbados eyes Chinese tourists of people, you immediately attract the ire and dislike of people and that should Barbados’ Prime Minister Freundel Stuart seen here at U.N. headquarters, Friday, Oct. 2, 2015 wants to see not be,” he said. more Chinese tourists coming to the island. Associated Press / Jason DeCrow, fi le The former Dominica AG said such behaviors are not a part of a properly functioning democracy. Wiltshire said regional governments services agreement and visa require- The Suspicion Transaction Report the South American country that the have become more “liberal” and more ments needed to be finalized. (STRS) application or “Dominica-FSU top three political leaders have joined willing to “circumscribe” the rights of “We are paying special attention to e-Filing System” (DEFS) was launched forces in Guyana. the people. getting those visa requirements worked at the police headquarters recently by Just prior to last year’s general elec- out because we want to make travel the Information and Communication tions, APNU and AFC formed a coalition Barbados between the two countries as easy as Technology Unit (ICTU) in collabora- to narrowly win the elections. Barbados is moving to finalize an air possible,” he said during a meeting with tion with the Ministry of Justice, Immi- Now in a historic move, President services agreement with China to boost a six-member delegation from the Peo- gration and National Security. Granger has announced that Ramoutar tourism to the Caribbean island from ple’s Republic of China. The online application eliminates the will join the coalition. the Far East. need for paper filing and provides a Reports are that Ramoutar has A government statement quoted Dominica greater level of security and privacy for accepted the office of the Prime Minis- Prime Minister Freun- Dominica has launched a new ini- an individual filing a suspicious trans- ter in a Cabinet to be reshuffled. del Stuart as describ- tiative that will allow people to submit action report. There are a number of former PPP ing the relationship reports online of businesses engaged in / Civic ministers, who are expected between the two coun- suspicious transactions. Guyana to join the Granger administration, tries as “a long and Information, Science and Telecom- Guyana President David Granger including Moses Nagamotoo, who will fruitful” one, with both munications Minister has announced that serve in the Ministry of Finance and as sides working together at the political, Kelvar Darroux said former President Don- a presidential advisor. Others are Clem- economic, cultural and military levels. “all communication ald Ramoutar is join- ent Rohee and Carolyn Rodrigues. However, it said that Stuart wants between the user and ing the coalition gov- Rohee is being considered an appoint- to see more Chinese tourists coming to the website is encrypt- ernment. ment to oversee the Police Department. the island and pointed out that an air ed and protected by a SSL certificate.” It is the first time in the history of Continued on Page 16 GET IN THE GAME! with electronic BLACKJACK, ROULETTE & THREE CARD POKER
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Continued from cover Rowley’s visit to Medgar Evers Col- guidelines statement. lege is part of a wider U.S. visit in The Office said it “organizes and which he is expected to meet with US manages study abroad as a critical Vice President Joe Biden, according to for drones component of its offerings.” reports. “Knowledge gained through study On Jan. 1, popular Brooklyn-based Continued from cover abroad, cultural immersion, experien- Caribbean magazine, Everybody’s, sidered in the development and applica- tial learning and other forms of inter- named Rowley as its “Person of the tion of regulations,” the body said. national education prepares students Year” for 2015. Several civil aviation authorities in a for success in today’s global market- The magazine, which is published number of CARICOM states have in the DJI Phantom 4 Drone with Anti- place,” said former Grenada United and owned by Grenadian-born Her- past year issued guidelines on operat- Collision Sensors New York launch Nations’ Ambassador, Eugene Pursoo, man Hall, said Rowley, who led the ing drones including advisories to keep event. Kike Calvo via Associated Press Director of International Education at People’s National Movement (PNM) to them away from domestic and interna- Medgar Evers College, a predominant- victory, on Sept.7, by winning 23 of 41 tional airports basically for safety rea- used for criminal and terrorist activi- ly Black college in Central Brooklyn. parliamentary seats, “was the year’s sons but there are no binding laws. ties,” the paper noted. “It also fosters a global environment most influential news maker in the So concerned are officials about the The body said it will urged ministers of greater understanding and toler- Caribbean. absence of laws to govern unmanned to empower CASSOS to develop a set ance,” he added, stating that the col- “All eyes were on him and the Trini- aircraft that directors at bloc head- of regulations that will be used by all lege has sent students to study abroad dad and Tobago electorate,” Every- quarters have already placed the issue 15-member states noting that the time programs in, among other places, body’s said then. “The people of Trini- formally placed on the agenda of the has come for “a a robust legal regula- Australia, China, Costa Rica, Ethio- dad and Tobago, regardless of political meeting starting on Monday. tory framework and a physical defense pia, France, Grenada, Italy, Jamaica, affiliation, deserve high praise for dig- The issue will be discussed against a system that will provide surveillance Japan, Panama, Spain, and Trinidad nifying themselves in the keenly-con- backdrop of increasing levels of availabil- with detection, deterrent, capture and & Tobago. tested election. ity of drones as prices are falling and com- destruction capability.” In conjunction with Dr. Rowley’s “We, Americans, as we prepare for panies are aggressively marketing them And clearly trying to add balance to visit, Eugene said the Office of Inter- the 2016 presidential primaries and for pleasures and industrial usages. its briefing paper, the aviators pointed national Education will host a tick- national election, need to copy a page As if fears about drones flying into to positive uses of drones noting their eted VIP Reception as a fundraiser to from Trinidadians,” it added. “We aircraft engines are not of enough con- ability to carry payloads of varying support study abroad scholarships for thank our readers and social media cern, the regional body also called for weights, their use as an aerial photo- Medgar Evers College students. friends for helping us to declare Prime privacy laws enactment to govern the graphic tool, structural, security and Caribbean Life, Angostura Distill- Minister Rowley as Everybody’s Person use of drones as these can be “equipped environmental surveys and other pur- ers, Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & of the Year.” with high resolution video cameras poses, noting the fact that “there has Grill, the Trinidad & Tobago Alliance, Since 1978, the second year of Eve- and can result in an invasion of privacy been a significant increase in the use of and the Trinidad and Tobago United rybody’s publication, it has been nam- when flown over private property. Fur- small UAVs (SUAV) in most CARICOM Community Association (T.A.T.U.C.A.) ing an individual of Caribbean herit- ther, the UAV can be weaponized and states.” have already signed on as sponsors. age as its “Person of the Year.”
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BQ Caribbean Life, April 15-21, 2016 9 OP-EDS Learning from The Panama Papers: A history for progress By Jomo Kwame Sundaram also “to direct economic and global report card Jomo Kwame Sundaram financial policies toward the was United Nations Assist- objective of fostering orderly ant Secretary-General for economic growth with rea- By Maddie Felts We must acknowledge and Economic Development, and sonable price stability”. Simi- ROME, April 11, 2016 When the state defend journalism that can received the Wassily Leontief lar concerns were behind the (IPS) - On Sunday, 3 April, cannot or will expose gross injustice and Prize for Advancing the Fron- International Labour Congress the International Consor- not provide basic inequality. We cannot take tiers of Economic Thought in two months earlier. On 10th tium of Investigative Jour- needs to its for granted the freedoms 2007 May 1944, the Congress had nalists released an unprec- and opportunities available adopted the historic Philadel- edented leak of documents most vulnerable to us. And we must fight for KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, phia Declaration which empha- exposing the secretive populations, crime what we all do not yet have April 7, 2016 (IPS) - The Chi- sized that “lasting peace can be financial dealings of some can flourish. but deserve, beginning with nese character for crisis com- established only if it is based on of the world’s richest and “honesty, transparency and bines the characters for ‘dan- social justice”. most powerful. Few coun- governments. integrity from our leaders,” ger’ and ‘opportunity.’ Our For decades after the war, tries are safe from the find- These trillions of dol- which compelled Birgitta ability to improve the human labour’s share of output and ings; twelve current or lars stolen by politicians or Jónsdóttir, a protester in condition depends critically on gross income increased as former heads of state are shielded from taxation (or Iceland, to call for change. our ability to recognize and other inequalities declined. implicated among 143 poli- sometimes both) mean less Jónsdóttir is not alone address dangers, but also to This Golden Age also saw ticians, their relatives and funding for roads, schools, in her discontent. Protests seize opportunities made pos- greater investment in health, associates for using offshore and public healthcare. Not continue in Iceland, even sible by recognizing that crises education and public serv- tax havens. only are the rich becoming after the Prime Minister offer rare opportunities to pur- ices, including social protec- The Panama Papers have richer; the poor also remain stepped down two days sue extraordinary options not tion. The underlying post-WW2 revealed the real victims in systematically oppressed. after the Papers revealed normally available. consensus endured for over a our global financial system, When the state cannot his involvement in offshore quarter century before break- and they aren’t the prime or will not provide basic investment with claims New Post-War ing down in the 1970s. minister’s buddies. Eco- needs to its most vulner- on Iceland’s failed banks. Consensus nomic inequality continues able populations, crime can South Africans continue to World War Two was a case in Marshall Plan to undermine progress and flourish. Criminal groups protest the dealings of their point. The Bretton Woods Con- As the Cold War began, U.S. social cohesion. Oxfam cal- serve as the primary pro- political leaders and their ference in July 1944 commit- Secretary of State General culated that in 2015, a mere vider of social services and families – and now that the ted to create the conditions for George Marshall announced 62 individuals held as much therefore become so deep- leak revealed Jacob Zuma’s enduring peace through post- a re-industrialization plan for wealth as the world’s poor- ly entrenched in commu- nephew’s involvement in war reconstruction and post- war-torn Europe. Politically, est 3.6 billion people. To nities that they earn the oil contracts in the Demo- colonial development through the Marshall Plan was intended combat income inequality, trust of the people and cratic Republic of Congo, sustained growth, full employ- to create a cordon sanitaire the World Economic Forum infiltrate local government. the protests will likely con- ment and reducing inequality. to contain the spread of com- has identified solutions Underpaid government offi- tinue. Those who hold the Thus, Bretton Woods cre- munism. Generous infusion of including improved educa- cials are more easily lured freedom to peaceful protest ated the International Bank for US aid and support for national tion, reformed tax policies, into corruption since their must fight for transparency Reconstruction and Develop- developmental policies ensured redistribution, social wel- underfunded state cannot for the billions whose voices ment (IBRD) Development and the rebirth of modern Europe. fare policies, and workforce provide what bribery can. are not heard. the International Monetary For many Europeans, this is development. These solu- The World Bank estimates A political event charac- Fund (IMF). The IBRD, better still seen as America’s finest tions are very much attain- over $1 trillion are paid in terized by discontent, the known as the World Bank, was hour. able and increasingly cru- bribes each year. We can upcoming United States created to support long-term In the decades that followed, cial to billions worldwide. no longer afford to ignore presidential election should investment and development. the Marshall Plan developed To bridge the dichoto- corruption that makes up be viewed from a new per- The IMF would help countries, into what is probably the most my between the haves and an estimated 5% of annual spective informed by the not only to overcome balance successful economic develop- have-nots, the global elite GDP – roughly $2.6 trillion, Panama Papers. Candidates of payments difficulties, but Continued on Page 12 must settle some long-over- almost twenty times great- have sought to distance due debts to society. The er than the $134.8 billion themselves from Wash- Tax Justice Network esti- spent on official develop- ington and its institution- mates that the world’s rich- ment assistance. al entanglements. Voters est hold between 21 and 32 The audience reading must begin to demand that trillion dollars of untaxed this article may not consist candidates distance them- assets. The startling extent of the 62 richest of the rich, selves from dubious cam- Founded 1990 • Published by Community News Group of world leaders involved but access to an educa- paign financing. The United Corporate Headquarters: One Metrotech Center North, Suite 1001, Brooklyn, NY 11201 in the Panama Papers leak tion, the Internet, and free States campaign finance CEO: Les Goodstein reflects the scope of corrup- press is more than billions system provides loopholes PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER: Jennifer Goodstein tion in national and local of people will ever receive. Continued on Page 12 ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: Ralph D’Onofrio EDITOR EMERITUS: Kenton Kirby ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Kevin Williams
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10 Caribbean Life, April 15-21, 2016 BQ A revolutionary path within the system
Because the 2016 campaign, can top of the ticket that could tal verity that this is a coun- increases. Paid family leave is thanks to the circus that has have some kiss-of-death impact try of process and of divided not a concept they embrace. been the Republicans’ search on other Republicans running Viewpoint government, and that there’s Ditto, equal pay for equal for a presidential candidate, for office. no provision here for whim- work. They’re opposed to any has so extensively concentrated If it is to happen in the By Les Slater sically changing this, seem proposed new taxes on busi- on the outrageous, there’s been Senate, Democrats will have to have gotten lost in the ness. They’re not particularly not nearly enough attention to make those pick-ups from hysteria. Sanders and his thrilled about workers’ right paid to other aspects of the among the 34 seats due to Democratic voter apathy, espe- minions ought be reminded to organize. They very much upcoming vote that figure to be be contested this year. Senate cially in off-year elections, that even the great FDR got favor big business continuing quite consequential. One such majority rule being determined doesn’t help. check-mated when his social to enjoy government subsi- is how composition of the Sen- by a small and sometimes even Actually, how the Capitol revolution was thought to be dies, even when there’s no ate and House could become razor-thin margin, that has Hill numbers stack up is a core getting a bit ahead of itself. In demonstrated need for this. reconfigured after the election, more or less become the norm, concern that one would think a campaign ad about break- And they stubbornly oppose in light of all the dissension in will no doubt continue. At a to be very much a part of the ing up big banks, Sanders any tax increase on individu- the GOP ranks, much of it aris- time that the current Repub- stump riff of one Democrat intones that the banks don’t als whose incomes can afford ing from negative and down- lican majority is holding hos- battling for the nomination, like him, but would have to it. All of that and quite a bit right acid reaction to the front- tage the president’s Supreme but is instead strangely absent. respect him as president. And more. runner for the nomination. Court nominee, the question In his now familiar packaged so, voila; there go the big Against such perpetrators Even prior to all of the of what does or doesn’t get rap about “revolution,” Bernie banks. This is fantasia. We is where revolutionary zeal chaos within the GOP that the acted upon lends an added Sanders wants us to believe, it want to think the authors of first needs to be directed. We Trump candidacy has ignited, poignancy that bubbles up seems, that some of his heavy- this stuff have been out in the have within our grasp one of it was felt by many observers, every so often to how the Sen- duty agenda items will come to sun too long. the tools of revolution — a as well as Democratic Party ate does business. Catching fruition simply because of his What’s really required of new level of engagement — chieftains, that there was a up in the House is a much being in the Oval Office. You reform-minded folk, to start that could be utilized to our good chance the balance of heavier lift, Republicans hav- would think the guy is angling a practically actionable revo- greater advantage. Revolution power in the Senate would shift ing made their cushion there to become leader of some fara- lution, is serious strategiz- need not involve bumping up back to Democrats after vot- even more comfortable in the way state whose rubber-stamp ing to rid the Congress of against and being stymied by ing takes place in November. 2014 mid-term elections. The assembly must toe the line or those brazen obstructionists the Articles of the Constitu- Barring something unforeseen, Obama-era gerrymandering else! How much Capitol Hill of whatever stripe (we know tion. A pragmatically ground- the high unfavorable numbers done by Republican-control- support does Sanders really they’re predominantly Repub- ed revolution of spirit, albeit for both Trump and Ted Cruz led state legislatures to shape believe there would be for the licans), who have no com- less dramatic or romantic in the electorate, beyond their GOP-friendly congressional outlier “revolution” ideas he punction about being across- than campaign razzle-dazzle, guaranteed support from the districts will require action sees as a fix? the-board pro-business. They can be a lot more sweeping in rabid right, portend a Republi- on several fronts to overcome. Somehow, the fundamen- never favor minimum wage what it achieves.
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BQ Caribbean Life, April 15-21, 2016 11 OP-EDS New global priorities Continued from page 10 but also deterred investors. ment assistance programme in history. From the early 1980s, the so-called Similar economic development poli- “Washington Consensus” – the poli- cies and assistance were introduced in cy consensus on developing countries Japan, Taiwan and South Korea, espe- uniting the American government and cially following the establishment of the Bretton Woods institutions locat- the People’s Republic of China and the ed in the U.S. capital city – emerged outbreak of the Korean War. to rationalize the counter-revolutions This experience offers valuable les- against development economics, Key- sons today. Europe and Northeast nesian economics and progressive state Asia rebuilt quickly, industrialized and interventions. achieved sustained and rapid growth Macroeconomic policies became through policies including economic narrowly focused on balancing the interventions such as high duties, quo- annual budget and attaining low infla- tas and other non-tariff barriers. Free tion – instead of the previous emphasis trade was only pursued as international on sustained growth and full employ- competitiveness was achieved. ment with reasonable price stability. George Marshall knew that shared A relentless push for deregulation, pri- economic development is the only way vatization and economic globalization to lasting peace, as John Maynard Key- followed. Such measures were sup- nes had warned in his criticisms of the posed to boost growth, which would impact of the Treaty of Versailles on trickle down, thus reducing poverty Germany after the First World War. Mar- – hence, we were not to worry about shall also emphasized that aid should be inequality. truly developmental, not piecemeal or But the ‘neo-liberal’ measures large- palliative. National economic capacities ly failed to deliver sustained growth. and capabilities had to be nurtured to Instead, financial and banking crises ensure sustainable development. have become more frequent, with more devastating consequences, exacerbated Counter-Revolution by greater tolerance for inequality and Each era, no matter how successful, destitution, which have undermined sows the seeds of its own end. The cele- effective demand, in turn forming a bration of markets and private property vicious cycle, impeding sustained eco- were the major new economic norms nomic recovery and growth. invoked from the 1980s to undermine Florida Land Deals the post-war consensus. Nobel laure- Global New Deal ate Simon Kuznets’ hypothesis – sug- The new global priorities from the Invest only $2690.00 down payment and gesting the inevitability of inequality end of the Second World War remain build your dream home in sunny Florida. rising with growth before its eventual very relevant today. Empirical evidence decline – was invoked to justify related has disproved the previous convention- inequality. al wisdom that progressive redistribu- The higher propensity to save of rent- tion retards growth. Instead, inequality iers and profiteers, compared to wage and social exclusion have been shown s %SCAPE WINTER earners, became the pretext for the to be detrimental to development. s "UILD AN AFFORDABLE HOME tolerance, if not deliberate promotion After the last three and a half dec- of your dreams of inequality in favour of the former, ades of regression, we have to recom- s )NVEST IN YOUR FUTURE ostensibly to accelerate investment and mit ourselves to the more inclusive growth. Conversely, progressive redis- and egalitarian ethos of the Philadel- tributive measures were deemed bad phia Declaration, Bretton Woods and for growth, as they allegedly not only the Marshall Plan with a global New lowered savings and investment rates, Deal for our times.
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Our in New York at the JFK Hilton movement of women engag- board from 9 am to 5 pm. es with men as well, all is a Social entrepreneur Pearl shared vision led by women Williams said her organi- to bring inclusion, diver- By Azad Ali zation is dedicated to work sity, inspiration and innova- A Jamaican lawyer has been towards the upliftment of tion to all,” said Williams. elected to serve on the board women, especially those who There will be five speakers of the Inter-American Com- are underprivileged in our who will explore all facets of mission on Human Rights society. “In my capacity as issues that affect women. (IACHR). Margarette May founder and president of Miss These speakers are: Alene Macaulay will serve as second Plus Size Universe, I would Mathurin Gervaism (Busi- vice-chair. like to invite all women to be ness consultant-writer and Macaulay is a mediator in a part of this great venture,” life coach), Ripandeep Kaur the Supreme Court of Jamaica said Williams (Philanthropist - chairper- and an associate arbitrator. “Our first Women Confer- son of We for WE-Global She also served as a judge ence is more than a confer- campaign for women), Judy of the Inter-American Court ence; it’s a global initiative of Boyce (Philanthropist - of Human Rights from 2007 to Margarette May Macaulay. love and leadership of women. owner Kenju’s CEO director 2012, contributing to the for- Organization of American States / Juan Manuel Herrera We are creating multiple chan- of the Miss Plus Size Diva mulation of the Court’s Rules nels across the globe to enable Barbados), Chinor Emeka of Procedure. Period of Sessions. OAS in this area. great leadership by women so (Author, advocate, owner of The IACHR board is led by The commissioner, an It comprises seven inde- they can express their ener- CAIRES Grooming Agency) James Cavallaro, an American autonomous body of the pendent members who are gy in society to bring more and Justina Mutale (Advo- lawyer, who was elected chair. Organization of American elected in an individual capac- balance and harmony, while cate, speaker, philanthro- In a media release the States (OAS), has a mandate ity by the OAS General Assem- utilizing their own capacity pist and one of the most IACHR says the election was to promote respect for human bly and who do not represent to create and influence oth- influential and inspiration- held at the beginning of the rights in the region and acts their countries of origin or ers,” she explained. al African women in the Commission’s 157th regular as a consultative body to the residence. The theme for Miss Plus world). 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University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI, St. Kitts Professor Monica Smik- The European Union (EU) has dis- le, who said that the facility is a valid bursed EC$21.5 million (US$4.6 mil- WHO testing agency. lion) as part of St. Kitts and Nevis sugar Members of staff have also benefitted adjustment scheme. from training from the Pan American This was revealed by the EU’s Ambas- Health Organization (PAHO). sador to the Eastern Caribbean, Mikael The certification to test for Zika, Barford, during a recent meeting with Smikle noted, comes from the WHO Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris. through the Centers for Disease Con- Barford also said the country is set trol and Prevention (CDCP). to receive an additional disbursement of Following subsequent reports that EC$12.5 million by the end of the year all tests were completely successful, the and this will mark the lab was given the go-ahead to proceed completion of the sugar with testing in Jamaica, she explained. compensation program. The Trinidad and Tobago-based Car- He added there will ibbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) be “more assistance was designated as the Zika testing lab in from our side to our partner St Kitts the Caribbean when the virus entered and Nevis over the next four or five the region, years.” The government of Jamaica spent The EU ambassador said further Ja$10 million to upgrade the UHWI assistance to St. Kitts and Nevis would Virology lab to equip it to test for probably come via the EU’s region- the virus locally and to also provide al program and added that the most increased capacity for diagnosis of den- recent tenders that are outstanding gue and chikungunya. concern the provision of video surveil- lance and monitoring because this is Haiti the highest priority of the St. Kitts and Several human rights organizations Nevis government. and groups representing disabled peo- ple in Haiti are condemning the recent Trinidad murder of three disabled women. More than 5,000 workers have been The groups, including the Haitian put on the breadline since the new PNM Society for Aid to the government came into office in Sep- Blind, the National tember last year. Association Network for This was revealed by Labor Minister the Integration of Per- Jennifer Baptiste-Primus who said cab- sons with Disabilities inet has approved a 10-point mitigation and the Federation for the Deaf of Haiti plan to help the retrenched workers said the three women, who were deaf that includes assisting and dumb, had been lynched after being the jobless citizens. taken for “witches.” She said the state will They said the women were only seek- be providing immediate, ing a place to sleep in the zone and have short-term and medi- since launched an appeal to the author- um-term support, she said, as govern- ities to ensure respect for the rights of ment appreciates that the situation is a the disabled people in the impoverished multi-dimensional one where the nega- country. tive effects are not only financial but The organizations have also called psychological as well. for justice and compensation for the The minister described as “unfortu- families of the three dead women. nate” the fact that the case of former workers of steel giant ArcelorMittal’ St. Lucia facility, over 600 workers were sent A Venezuelan national who was home without benefits. caught with thousands of dollars in Bapiste-Primus sought to offer hope U.S., Chinese, Bolivarian and Euro cur- for those facing unemployment that rency — some which he had swallowed coordination between the parties — the — was jailed for one state, private sector and the individual year in St. Lucia. Regi- themselves — could result in more lo Jesus Patino Reyes persons being put back to work based became the first per- on their skills. son to be convicted for She said government continues to money laundering in St Lucia’s court. work on resolving the ArcelorMittal He was in prison for almost four situation. — compiled by Azad Ali 16 Caribbean Life, April 15-21, 2016 BQ KNOW THE HOUSING FACTS Q. What does “Rent to Own” mean and can I to get your house auctioned and you will lose get one in Queens or Bronx? the benefits of a Short Sale, which includes the A. It is a way of buying with little or nothing bank coming after you for the difference of the down, where part of your monthly rent will be loan, and not being able to buy another house credited towards your down payment for the for 7yrs. There many other options to keep the purchase. The catch is that you need to repair banks away from getting their hands on your your credit before “Option Period.” Rare today house. 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King A new World Health Organization (WHO) report says the number of Caribbean nationals living with dia- betes has tripled since 1980, adding that one in 12 inhabitants — some 62 million people — live with dia- betes in the Americas, including the Caribbean. The Pan American Health Organi- zation (PAHO) said here on Wednes- day that diabetes is currently the fourth-leading cause of death in the Professionals give individual assistance as the girls build their games. hemisphere, following heart attacks, Photo by Tequila Minsky strokes and dementias. If current trends continue, experts estimate that nearly 110 million peo- ple in the region will have diabetes by Black girls building game apps 2040, PAHO said. The first Global Report on Dia- betes from WHO is being launched By Tequila Minsky interested (in computer stuff). When Ross this week in Geneva and Mexico City It was over a decade ago when Trinida- started coming to BGC events at age 12, as part of the 2016 World Health dian-descent Alisha Finley graduated St. “I felt so much more comfortable,” and Day campaign, which is dedicated to Josephs College majoring in computer in attending programs she learned to be diabetes. science. She was among all the guys. part of a team and community. The WHO report highlights the “There were only two women with that Ross was part of a four-girl team at urgency of stepping up efforts to pre- major,” she explained. Finley is a core the BGC’s Hackathon where they made vent and control diabetes, particular- volunteer for Black Girls CODE (BGC). In apps to combat domestic violence, apps ly through public policies that sup- a male dominated field, here she is now that helped link to more information, port healthy lifestyles and by ensur- among female peers. When she discov- support lines, and access to safe places. ing that health systems are able to ered BGC, it was as if she found a family. Their team won first place and each promptly diagnose, treat and care for Seventy-one girls ages 7-17 sat in front winner received $1500 to further their people with diabetes. of laptops focusing their concentration education. “The best way to prevent diabe- last Saturday during the “Build a Game Alisha Finley, event and volunteer Admitting there are many gender bias- tes is for people to follow a healthy in a Day with ‘Scratch,’” the BGC full day lead for Black Girls CODE. es on the Internet, Ross disabuses any diet, avoiding ultra-processed foods workshop, held on the second floor of the Photo by Tequila Minsky notion, “Yes, girls play computer games!” and sugary beverages that are high in Chelsea Market, across from the Google It’s no surprise that she wants to be a calories and low in nutrients, and to building. and technology (STEM) professionals. game designer. engage in regular physical activity to The young students– experienced and There are 15 chapters nationwide. Even the volunteers get surprised at help maintain a healthy body weight,” first-timers– traveled from all five bor- “Many youth (and people in general) said PAHO’s Dominican-born director these events. Finley spoke of one girl of oughs and surrounding suburbs, and don’t even know what engineers do, and Dr. Carissa F. Etienne. six or seven years, “She was so bright, she attend public, charter schools and private this is an opportunity for them to be Preventing diabetes, however, “is could explain code in ways I couldn’t. She schools. exposed to the profession,” said Raven, not just an individual responsibility,” Sharing laptops provided by Google, offering the economic projection statis- was on my level!” Etienne noted. the “gamers” worked in pairs led by three tic, “By 2018, there will be 2.4 million Google is the major sponsor of the New Rather, she said, governments need technical instructors. Using the coding unfilled STEM jobs.” York Chapter. Google’s head of external to adopt effective public policies and programming language “Scratch” and “There are financial freedom opportu- affairs William Floyd agreed that diver- measures that help “make the healthy guided by a team of assisting profession- nities in STEM careers choices. In a spirit sity in the technology field is abysmal. In choice the easiest choice to make.” als, they built four games. By days end of fun, camaraderie and sense of commu- partnerships like this they are “building Etienne said diabetes is a progres- the girls presented their work to their nity, Black Girls CODE plants the seeds of a community of technologists.” He also sive chronic disease characterized by parents as well as the group. technology career options.” is particularly impressed on how involved high levels of blood glucose. With laptops provided and “no prior The cost for the workshops are $35 and supportive the parents are. She said it is a major cause of coding experience needed,” NYC Chapter with lunch, snacks and goodie bag pro- BGC sponsors a three-day Hackathon blindness, kidney failure, lower limb staff member Raven Ali, emphasized, vided and scholarships are available. in late June for girls between the ages amputation and other long-term “They experienced the achievement of With a team of others, Alisha Finley is of 12 – 17 where students participate in health problems that have a sig- building a game.” Event and Volunteer Lead; 47 volunteers creating solutions to social issues within nificant impact on quality of life Engineer Kimberly Bryant started assisted with the event. Fourteen-year- their communities, building “skills, con- and increase the risk of premature Black Girls CODE in the Bay area in 2011 old Olivia Ross (her mom is from Bar- fidence, experience and have lots of fun” death. with a goal to have programs that expose bados, her dad from Grenada) was one while building apps. 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King “This award is not just ing that the Sion Hill Football Elliot “Morey” Millington, for sports [but as] a brother, Club reached the pinnacle of who skippered and coached the father-figure,” said Milling- the nation’s football and for St. Vincent and the Grenadines ton’s younger brother Osborne captaining and coaching the national football (soccer) team “Sheen” Millington, in present- national team. and led the nation to second ing his elder brother with the “I said I was destined for place in the Caribbean Football award before standing-room- it [coach],” said Millington, Union (CFU) championship in only patrons. who was also instrumental in 1979, was Saturday night hon- “I love you, and I will always the formation of the Sion Hill ored with the Lifetime Achieve- be anywhere you want me to Football League. “Yes, I was. I ment Award by the Brooklyn- be,” added Sheen, who also simply did the best I could. Friends of Sion Hill. represented St. Vincent and “Sion Hill has set the pace,” Millington, 61, who was in the Grenadines in soccer, in he added. “I’m very happy for the vanguard of placing the vil- the mid-field and striking posi- this award.” lage of Sion Hill “on the map in tions, from 1976-83, under Mil- The Friends of Sion Hill, the St. Vincent and the Gren- lington’s captaincy. which was formed three years adines’ Soccer World,” received In accepting the honor, Mill- ago, said in its award journal a standing ovation before and ington said that, when he joined that Millington’s “exemplary after he was conferred with Sion Hill’s Somerset B team in managerial skills, unwavering the award at the group’s gala, 1972, then the powerhouse A dedication to the sport (foot- black-tie, inaugural award cere- team a year later, under the ball) and undeniable talent Elliott “Morey” Millington (R) receives Lifetime Achievement mony and dance at the Friends captaincy of the late William all contributed to his success Award from younger brother and former soccer colleague of Crown Heights Education Muckett, he vowed to change as a leader, which resulted in Osborne “Sheen” Millington. Photo by Nelson A. King Center in Brooklyn. the long-held belief, in many SVG (St. Vincent and the Gren- Late Sion Hill track star quarters, that the “Village on adines) being recognized as a throughout SVG,” the group Millington, through executive Rhonda Williams, who died in the Hill”, overlooking capi- force to be reckoned with in the said. member Earl “Caba” Bennett, March 2014, and philanthropist tal city Kingstown, was only Caribbean. Venold Coombs, president of described Millington as “the Francelia De Riggs, also of Sion renowned for its track stars. “His leadership skills trans- the St. Vincent and the Gren- epitome of grace, class, indus- Hill, renowned as the “epitome He complimented the formed not only the Sion Hill adines Football (Soccer) Feder- try, dignity, discipline and of generosity,” were also hon- Almighty “and everybody who Club, but it also elicited a feel- ation, who sent a monetary gift commitment, who bestrode the ored Saturday night. surrounded me” for ensur- ing of pride and nationalism – the amount undisclosed — to Continued on Page 32 Promotion valid from March 28th, 2016 through April 17th, 2016. No purchase necessary. Terms and Conditions at DigicelTopUp.com/bus 20 Caribbean Life, April 15-21, 2016 BQ EFFICIENT CARE TRAINING CENTER Jacket Home Health Aid Training Name 4C 6 x 5.69 EKG & Phlebotomy CNA Courses Your Future Starts NOW! 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BQ Caribbean Life, April 15-21, 2016 21 Established Status Epilepticus Treatment Trial (ESETT) A prolonged seizure affects individuals of all ages, from the very young to the elderly. Come Learn about ESETT a seizure study that may af- fect you or someone you know! Status Epilepicus (SE) is as a seizure lasting longer than five minutes without stopping on its own or with- out waking up. A person whose seizure does not stop Chef Andre Fowles at a recent Jamaican Tourism reception in New York despite receiving a full dose of medicine (benzodiaz- City. epines) to make it stop is considered to have Estab- lished Status Epilepticus (ESE). Jamaican chef to compete ESETT is a research study designed to try to save and improve the lives of people who experience established status epilepticus (ESE). Emergency department care in food competition of patients with a long-lasting seizure in the US is not By Tangerine Clarke become a career chef, after I watched the same everywhere. Doctors use their judgement, but Twenty-seven-year-old Jamaican- her cook some of the best peas and what treatment will work best is not known. This study born Chef Andre Fowles who served rice, curried goat, and jerk chicken,” plans to look at three commonly used medicines given up a mouth-watering dish of Goat said the winner, who has become a Curry with Chick Pea, Buss Up Shut, household name since winning the in the emergency departments for ESE: fosphenytoin and Jasmin rice, to clinch the title of title on the hugely popular cooking (fPHT), valproic (VPA), and levetiracetam (LVT) to learn Champion on the Food Network TV series. reality show, Chopped, will compete He said he became a big fan of the which treatment is most effective at stopping a seizure in the April 19, championship tourna- show and after his wife encouraged quickly. ment — Chopped Champions Battle 4 him to apply to become a contestant on Kitchen Storm — that will be aired on the show, he was called by the network Food Network TV at 10 pm E/T. after just two weeks of signing up on Normally, researchers get permission before a person Fowles, the first Jamaican, and the the website. can be included in a study. A person having a seizure youngest to win the competition in the The Kingston-born young man, who history of the reality show, told Carib- attended Quarrie High School, and will not be able to give consent. Since a seizure that will bean Life recently at a Jamaican tour- later studied at Runway Bay Heart not stop on its own must be treated quickly, there will ism reception in New York City, that Academy before arrived in the United not be enough time to locate and talk to the person’s he would be competing to take home Stated in 2014 to further his studies the $50,000 prize when he returns to in the culinary arts, spoke proudly of legal representative about the study, so the person will the kitchen to create the best cuisine “Mama Cherry,” an affectionate name be enrolled in the study without his/her legal represen- among other champions. for his grandma. Fowles said he finished his dish in He said his cooking showcases dif- tative’s consent. This is called “Exception from Informed just 20 minutes in the “Cooking Car- ferent flavors of the Caribbean islands, Consent” (EFIC). ibbean” episode that aired Feb. 23, especially Jamaica, from where he adds 2016, highlighting Caribbean-inspired ingredients to produce a modern Car- ingredients - after excelling through- ibbean taste of bold flavors. If you would like more information about the study or out the season’s competition to win “The Jamaican culture is all about would like to decline participation, please go to our $10,000. He will be one of 16 chiefs cooking,” said Fowles, adding that cooking for the prestigious title, and there is a custom in his homeland website or contact us by e-mail or phone. We would be the $50,000 pay day. called “runabout” where Jamaicans happy to answer questions you have. The sous-chef who is now cooking cook and invite friends and family over up spicy fare at Miss Lily’s a Jamaican to partake of their appetizing foods. restaurant on West Houston Street in “That inspired me,” he said. New York City, crushed the competi- Now a master chef, Fowles spent FOR MORE INFORMATION tion, shining over famed chefs, Rocco two years as chef de partie under the Nankervis, executive chef of The Ocea- tutelage of Martin Maginley, multi- Website: www.esett.org naire Seafood Room in Houston, Bran- award-winning chef at the cashmere- don Soverall, chef de cuisine at Triniti chic Round Hill Hotel & Villas. He also E-mail: [email protected] Restaurant of Houston, and Keisha experienced great cooking at King- Bocage, executive chef, and owner of ston’s celebrated Mac’s Chop House Phone: 718-270-1263 or 718-245-2973 Bocage Catering, among others. alongside famed chef Mario Machado. “My grandmother Victoria David His motto is “find your passion, inspired me from a very young age to Continued on Page 27 22 Caribbean Life, April 15-21, 2016 BQ BOOK REVIEW Tackling race issues head on program, and of the ancient “We Love You, woman who’d founded the Charlie Freeman” by whole thing. They were white; Kaitlyn Greenidge the Freemans were black and c.2016, Algonquin Charlotte suspected that race Books of Chapel Hill had something to do with why $25.95 / higher in The Toneybee Institute had Canada hired her mother, but it didn’t 336 pages matter. What mattered was that Char- lotte and her little sister seemed By Terri Schlichenmeyer Author Kaitlyn Greenidge. to be losing their mother’s love Anything’s worth a try. to a chimpanzee. Never done it before? Then Her mother, Laurel, sure Nobody called Ellen Jericho give it a whirl, you have noth- was excited about it, though. by her real name in years. They ing to lose. You might actually Ever since she was young, Lau- all called her by her Star of the like it. You might grow to love rel had been fascinated with Morning name, Nymphadora, it. And then again – as in the sign language, and she taught which was a name that made new book “We Love You, Char- both her daughters to sign as her proud, and which was the lie Freeman” by Kaitlyn Gree- soon as they were old enough name she’d given Dr. Gardner nidge, the experiment might to understand the motions. when they first met. go horribly awry. But a chimpanzee? A chimp They made their acquaint- The shiny new car just the Freemans would raise as a ance because he’d been both- didn’t seem right. child, while they taught it sign ering the town’s children with Book cover of “We Love You Charlie Freeman” by Kaitlyn Nothing did, really. Leaving language? his obsessive sketching. Her Greenidge. their home, moving to anoth- Charlotte couldn’t ever Star sisters asked her to ask er state, having to make new imagine spending the rest of him to stop, which Nymphado- love with him, nor was she Charlotte was equally surprised friends, Charlotte Freeman her teenage years pretend- ra did — brokering a deal with prepared to stumble upon the at what she discovered… hated it all. And this experi- ing that a chimpanzee was him to sketch her instead, in horrible reason why Gardner For sure, “We Love You, ment her parents had gotten her brother. She was leery poses that he chose. wanted her to pose unclothed. 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LEARN HOW TO FIND, TRAIN AND CULTIVATE A GREAT POOL OF UNTAPPED TALENT. 26 Caribbean Life, April 15-21, 2016 BQ Commemoration at Medgar Educator Dr. Marcella Maxwell, West Continued from page 8 Indian Day Parade Co-Chair William opportunities in this field. Howard and CB 3 Chair Tremaine McPherson, a product of New York Wright offered more about the rip- City public schools–Brooklyn Technical ples of influence of Shirley Chisholm. H.S., recognized during her presenta- Wright is running for Robinson’s tion the importance of her mentors in a Assembly seat. field not known for women. From high Chisholm excelled in debate at school on, “Mentors bolstered me in Brooklyn College, which led to her times of strife,” she gratefully acknowl- career in politics. Representing youth edged. “They encouraged me to con- in the audience were members of the tinue and gave me advice that has taken Solomon Debate Team, students from me far.” Bedford Academy, Boys and Girls High McPherson attended Rensselaer Pol- School, Medgar Evers Prep and Christ ytechnic Institute, which has enabled the King H.S. her to get a job as a Sourcing Manager/ The evening commemoration was Engineer at NBC Sports & Olympics. held in conjunction with Congress- Serving as the program chair for the woman Yvette Clarke, State Senator National Society of Black Engineers, Velmanette Montgomery, NYS Assem- NYC Professionals Chapter, McPherson bly Women of Color, Delta Sigma Theta clearly wants to bring more Blacks in Sorority - Brooklyn Alumnae Chapter, general, and women in particular into Zeta Phi Beta Sorority - Delta Alpha the profession. Zeta Chapter, National Association of The evening was anchored by the University Women - Brooklyn Chapter, NBC 1969 short news special “the Irre- Church Women United, Eleanor Roo- pressible Shirley Chisholm.” sevelt Conference Committee and NYS A panel then followed the film. Coalition of Labor Union Women. and ingenuity. CHEF Each week, four chefs compete before a panel of expert judges and Continued from page 22 turn baskets of mystery ingredients into an extraordinary three-course work hard and you can be successful.” meal. Course by course, the chefs will The mystery basket from which Fow- be “chopped” from the competition les chose ingredients for his 30-minute until only one winner, remains. challenge, in the Entree round, con- The competitors have seconds to tained: Goat chops, chickpeas, callaloo plan, and 30 minutes to cook an amaz- and whole coconuts. Chef Fowles made ing course with the basket of mystery traditional Jamaican Curry Goat using ingredients given to them moments beef stock, chicken stock and jasmine rice. before the clock starts ticking! Sugarcane, mangoes, sweet pota- Once they have completed their toes and rum were in the appetizer dish, they have to survive the Chop- round from which Chef Fowles cre- ping Block where three judges wait to ated a Sweet Potato Mousse with Can- be wowed, and are not shy about voic- died Mangoes using egg whites, maple ing their culinary criticisms. syrup and Pistachio nuts. Ted Allen leads the high energy, According to Food Network.com, high-pressure show, according the “Chopped” is a cooking competition Food Network website. show, which is all about skill, speed Good luck, Andre. 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TOURISM “We want to show the several hun- dred thousand special needs travels to Continued from page 3 Jamaica that we care about you,” said Bartlett, adding that keeping dollars in every part of the world. the country, is a main goal. “Everywhere we go there is a Jamai- He plans to forge partnerships with can of eminence or notoriety,” said airlines, tour operators, the media and the minister who called Usain Bolt a digital technology to connect the world champion of champions and mentioned with Jamaica. As such, the country will cricketers, footballers, academics who train workers in the tourism industry, make Jamaica, in part, a well respected country. and review the labor market, he said, Appointed to the post of tourism adding that a pension plan will roll out minister for the second time around, within another month. Bartlett said this repeat calls for a The tourism industry will also invest new approach to driving tourism and in building communities for tourism creating an advanced experience not workers. “We will grow tourism to reach that people have come to expect, but the level where the growth is enough to an experience which is beyond their give and supply the economy so that the expectation. “In order to drive tour- average Jamaican can feel the impact of ism arrival you have to build passions tourism,” he said. around people,” said the minister. Guests at the reception enjoyed In addition to new products, fashion, rich Jamaican fare and music by Lion and shopping in Jamaica, he wants to Melta. build the tourism brand around gas- Those in attendance included; Assem- tronomy, noting that Jamaica has the blyman Nick Perry, Director of Tourism, finest cuisine that was born from the Paul Pennicook, Jamaican’s Permanent cultures and ethnicity, qualities that Representative to the UN Ambassador have given “us this beautiful mosaic.” E. 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In the Americas, PAHO said more and 50-70 percent do not have their than 60 percent of the population is condition controlled, PAHO said. overweight or obese, largely as a result It said good management of diabetes WE CAN HELP YOU!! of lifestyle changes related to develop- is essential to prevent complications ment and globalization. and premature death. The new WHO report says the rise of “We must ensure that people with UÊPersonal Injury: diabetes can be slowed through a com- diabetes have access to the health care ÌÀÊ6i ViÊVV`iÌÃÊUÊ-«Ê>`Ê>Ê bination of fiscal policies and legislation and medicines they need as well as to i`V>Ê >«À>VÌViÊÊ Ê Ê aimed at changing the environment in education about self-management and ÃÌÀÕVÌÊVV`iÌÃÊ>`Ê Àitt which people make lifestyle decisions, interventions that facilitate healthy liv- along with greater public awareness of ing,” Barcelo said. UÊEmployment Discrimination: the need to address the top risk factors An international forum on diabetes -iÝÕ>Ê>À>ÃÃiÌÊUÊÃÌiÊ7ÀÊÊ for the disease. organized by PAHO and Mexico’s Minis- ÛÀiÌÊUÊ}i]Êi`iÀ]Ê,>ViÊEÊÊ The report urges measures to reduce try of Health will be held in Mexico City consumption of unhealthy foods, on April 7-8 as part of the 2016 World Ì>ÀÞÊ-Ì>ÌÕÃÊ ÃVÀ>Ì including increased taxes on sugary Health Day campaign. drinks and front-of-package labelling The event will include the regional UÊCivil Rights: that alerts consumers to excessive fat, launch of WHO’s first Global Report on *ViÊ ÀÕÌ>ÌÞÊUÊ>ÃiÊÀÀiÃÌÊÊ Ê sugar and salt in processed foods. Diabetes, PAHO said. >ÃiÊ«ÀÃiÌÊ Contact Us At: ¬!TLANTIC¬!VENUE¬s¬¬ ¬¬¬¬¬¬ Bramble told the sell-out patrons that, “without Morey’s influence, I would not E MAIL¬VEKENWEKE AOLCOM¬s¬WWWVEKENWEKELAWCOM AWARD have been a great soccer player, or the man I am today. Continued from page 20 “Morey, you’re a great role model football arena like a colossus.” to me and others alike,” said Bramble Coombs said Millington was con- before pausing and breaking down in sidered by pundits as “one of the most tears. “After all, you’re a great hero. THE NEW SOUND OF complete players to grace the football “Morey has had an indelible gift; field [in St. Vincent and the Gren- success is never final,” added Bramble, adines]. choking up. “His incomparable work ethics was In his tribute, St. Vincent and the BROOKLYN always on display – whether it was for Grenadines’ Sports Minister Cecil “Ces” his beloved club, Sion Hill (later Pepsi McKie said Millington “distinguished Sion Hill) or the Men’s National Team,” himself as a midfield maestro, techni- Coombs said. cally gifted and blessed with skills, with THIS WEEK – APRIL 18 Bennett, who trekked from home, chest and head, and was referred to as told Caribbean Life, as he jostled with one of the best headers of the ball in The show is LIVE from photographers and “photo take-outers” SVG.” ATLAS STEAKHOUSE to record the history-making affair, that Several former stars in the Vincen- 943 Coney Island Ave. he “couldn’t miss this for anything.” tian soccer fraternity, including Ray- Doors open 4pm. 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TOAST 325K+ Instagram Followers BQ Caribbean Life, April 15-21, 2016 33 JA eyes radical growth in tourism using ‘5 pillars’ Jamaica has positioned itself to grow its economy using a “five-pillar” formula guaran- Inside Life teed to boost returns from tourism. By Vinette K. Pryce Eager to follow the lead of the Dominican Republic — the fastest growing economy — ernment officials and nation- He said the nation is poised Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, als saying he was pleased to to record a whopping five per- Edmund Bartlett predicted a reunite with everyone includ- cent by next year. surge next year in the island’s ing tour operators, friends and Prior to the select gather- most profitable industry. stake holders. ing, he met with executives at On his first official visit to Without referencing the the headquarters of Jet Blue New York City since tasked last reemergence of his Jamaica Airlines to endear their coop- month with the responsibility Labour Party to governance eration to his vision. A first of shoring up the sector, the in February, the minister step to executing “five pillars highest tourism ambassador described his visit as his “rein- for growth” the meeting com- expressed optimism that his carnation” in New York. plied with a mission to renew Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica’s minister of tourism with Chef nation could yield twice the He first served in the same a commitment with the car- Andre Fowles and Paul Pennycook, director of tourism. current two and a half per- position under the Bruce Gold- rier to continue servicing com- Jamaica Tourist Board cent figures already impressive ing administration from 2007 muters to the island and most and favorable to the island’s to 2011when the prime minis- importantly to embrace a part- formance last year. The winner gage handling and customer economy. ter resigned but continued in ner while sustaining a valued after research evaluated the top complaints, the sky-colored “Jamaica is the most excit- the same capacity for another friendship. 13 airlines in numerous cat- brand again took first prize for ing destination on earth,” Bar- year with successor Andrew A leading transporter of egories of passenger service Jet resolving issues. tlett said “despite the fact we Holness leading his party and tourists to Kingston and Mon- Blue soared past a dozen com- Bartlett capitalized on the have issues – like everybody government. tego Bay since the national Air petitors to emerge the best in good news recently released by else – 42 percent of all visitors “It is great to be at home Jamaica disbanded, Jet Blue on-time performance and also the aviation industry’s raters return.” again!” Bartlett exclaimed. accounts for the most tourist registered the least denials to and in addressing a diverse Here on a three-day mission Bartlett explained the 7.3 arrivals and departures to the passengers boarding their air- group announced the five pil- to convince key stakeholders of percent hike in tourism its island. crafts. lars he will employ to grow his vision of rapidly growing his Spanish neighbor experienced Ranked first in terms of air- Although United, South- tourism in Jamaica and also economy, the returning cham- last year was strategic and can line quality, JetBlue reportedly west, Delta, ExpressJet and “enable the average Jamaican pion of the island’s tourism be replicated if Jamaica imple- was among six airlines that SkyWest made improvements on the island to feel the impact industry addressed media, gov- ments five pillars he proposed. improved standings in per- last year, when it comes to bag- of tourism.” 34 Caribbean Life, April 15-21, 2016 BQ ENTERTAINMENT FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT, GO TO CARIBBEANLIFENEWS.COM/ENTERTAINMENT Jamaican actress and singer Dianne Dixon . Caribbean Playreading Series in NY Award winning Jamaican actress and singer Dianne Dixon has joined a stel- lar lineup of actors from across the Caribbean for the Braata Productions Caribbean Playreading Series to be held at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center (JPAC) in Queens, New York, from April 22 – 24. The Caribbean Playreading series is ROCKERS designed to create, develop, showcase and expose the best of Caribbean theat- rical offerings and to introduce Ameri- can audiences to the work of new and Continued on Page 38 Haitian artists REVIVED make art Jordan Mais & the Rebelistic Band’s mission is to preserve Jamaica’s rock steady / lover’s rock. from junk Jordan Mais & the Rebelistic Band By David McFadden elevate Jamaica’s music PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) _ Amid a maze of car repair shops in Haiti’s Jordan Mais & the Rebelistic Band, fans of all ages to the soulful vibe of ent are reminiscent of the golden gritty capital, Andre Eugene pitches a fast rising rock steady / lovers’ rock rock steady and lovers’ rock. era of Jamaican music,” says Billy shredded tire he found atop a towering collective has been hitting the stage The band live televised debut on Mystic of Mystic Revealers, follow- sculpture he built out of rusty engine ferociously with several outstanding Television Jamaica (TVJ) Morning ing their set at Jamnesia Surf Club. parts, bed springs and other cast-off performances. Time program - Smile Jamaica, was “It has been a joy watching them. junk. The Rebelistic Band has been proclaimed as being a profound and Jordan echoes the likes of legendary “This is what I do: I work with the on a local campaign titled “Rock- nostalgic performance. Host Empress artists such as Dennis Brown, Beres garbage of the world,” says Eugene, ers Revived,” promoting their latest Golding was quoted as saying “Jordan Hammond and Alton Ellis to name assessing the largest sculpture displayed releases “Pillow is Soaked,” “True Mais & the Rebelistic Band was the a few.” at the entrance of his studio and open- Love” and “Come Home.” Performing best band she has heard on stage for The Rebelistic Band plays like air museum off a crumbling street cut- at several live music venues across 2016 thus far.” they were meant for their individu- ting through some of Port-au-Prince’s the island, they are re-introducing “Jordan Mais & the Rebelistic tal- Continued on Page 38 Continued on Page 38 BQ Caribbean Life, April 15-21, 2016 35 Take time to be a dad today. fatherhood.gov 877-4DAD411 36 Caribbean Life, April 15-21, 2016 BQ Shaken fireman faces moment of truth self contemplating his mortal- ity and facing a fear of growing “Before ‘I Do’” old alone. And even though he’s Excellent (4 stars) been dating a new woman, Bre- Unrated anna (Andrea Kelly), their rela- Running time: tionship can neither fill the void 60 minutes left by the loss of Asia nor erase Studio: Predestined the traumatizing image of the Arts & Entertainment / hobo’s corpse from his head. New Millennial By contrast, most of his friends seem to be adjusting to adulthood just fine. Shelby and his wife, Jasmyn (Kathleen By Kam Williams Purcell-Turner), are eagerly Caleb Abrams (Jensen expecting their first child. Mar- Atwood) is single today only lon (Lamar Barnes) and Imani because his former fiancee, have just announced their Asia (Michelle D. Ivy), broke engagement and she’s asked off their engagement the night him to serve as best man when before the wedding. During the they tie the knot. year since, the buff Baltimore Jensen Atwood (Caleb Abrams) stars in “Before ‘I Do.’” Rottentomatoes.com Nevertheless, still waters run fireman has rededicated him- deep, and there are a number of self to his career while pursu- Caleb cries on the shoulder of Imani (Danielle Ward), who ed father, Pastor Spoon Abrams skeletons waiting to burst out ing a love of painting in his his pal Shelby (Omar Gooding), asks, “Are you ever going to (Michael Pittman), notices that of the closet in “Before I Do,” spare time. a veteran colleague who warns paint again?” “I lost my pas- he hasn’t seen his son in church the latest offering from the However, everything chang- that “you’re going to see a lot sion,” he confesses, before con- for a month of Sundays. “Are very talented Kimberly Con- es the fateful day he finds the of things you wish you could veniently turning the tables by you too busy for the Lord?” he ner. Besides writing and direct- body of a homeless man (Edgar forget.” challenging her to finish the asks, adding, “It’s time for you ing, Kimberly also co-produced Gregory) after extinguishing Still, the tragedy continues book she’s been writing for the to grow up.” the picture and appears in the a fire in an abandoned farm- to exact an emotional toll, as last decade. Consequently, at almost film in a support role as the house. Shaken to the core, witnessed by his roommate, In addition, Caleb’s frustrat- 40, Caleb suddenly finds him- coroner. Independent & Foreign Films 13 Cameras (Unrated) Psychological thriller about a couple of new- Kam’s Kapsules lyweds (PJ McCabe and By Kam Williams Brianne Moncrief) whose Peeping Tom landlord (Neville Archambault) Schaller and Karine de Mirbeck. (In invades their privacy by secretly install- French with subtitles) ing surveillance cameras all around Our Last Tango (Unrated) Rever- their new home. With Sarah Baldwin, ential biopic chronicling the 50-year Sean Carrigan and Jim Cummings. career and enduring relationship of The Adderall Diaries (R for sexual- the most famous dance partners in the ity, drug use, disturbing content and history of the Tango, Argentina’s Maria pervasive profanity) James Franco stars Nieves Rego and Juan Carlos Copes. (In in this adaptation of reporter Stephen Spanish with subtitles) Elliott’s memoir of the same name Sing Street (PG-13 for profanity, recounting his struggle with substance mature themes, bullying, drug use, abuse and writer’s block while covering teen smoking and a suggestive image) a bizarre murder trial. Cast includes Coming-of-age tale, set in Dublin in the Amber Heard, Cynthia Nixon, Ed Har- Eighties, revolving around a troubled ris, Christian Slater and Wilmer Valder- 14-year-old (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo) who rama. runs away from home to start a rock Hostile Border (R for violence, pro- band in London. With Aidan Gillen, fanity, nudity and graphic sexual- Jack Reynor and Maria Doyle Kennedy. ity) American Dream drama about an Sky (Unrated) Marital crisis drama undocumented immigrant’s (Veronica about a battered French woman (Diane UNIVERSAL PICTURES PRESENTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH PERFECT WORLD PICTURES A ROTH FILMS PRODUCTION “THE HUNTSMAN: WINTER’S WAR” MUSIC Sixtos) attempt to return to the U.S. Kruger) who leaves her husband (Gilles CHRIS HEMSWORTH CHARLIZE THERON EMILY BLUNT NICK FROST SAM CLAFLIN ROB BRYDON AND JESSICA CHASTAIN BYJAMES NEWTON HOWARD after being deported to Mexico by the Lellouche) for parts unknown while EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BASED ON CHARACTERS WRITTEN PRODUCERS SARAH BRADSHAWPALAK PATEL BY JOE ROTH p.g.a. CREATED BY EVAN DAUGHERTY BY EVAN SPILIOTOPOULOS AND CRAIG MAZIN FBI for credit card fraud. With Jesse they’re vacationing in California. Cast DIRECTED SOUNDTRACK ON BACK LOT MUSIC BY CEDRIC NICOLAS-TROYAN A UNIVERSAL PICTURE Garcia, Jorge Jimenez and Julio Cedillo. includes Lena Dunham, Norman Reed- © 2015 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS (In English and Spanish with subtitles) us and Lou Diamond Phillips. (In Eng- The Measure of a Man (Unrated) lish and French with subtitles) Midlife crisis drama, set in France, The Syndrome (Unrated) Criminal STARTS FRIDAY, APRIL 22 about the humiliations suffered by a justice expose’ debunking the junk sci- CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS FOR THEATERS AND SHOWTIMES blue-collar worker (Vincent Lindon) ence underpinning the diagnosis of while trying to find employment after Shaken Baby Syndrome which has led being laid off from his factory job. Sup- to the conviction and incarceration of Go to www.Caribbeanlifenews.com for the latest in Caribbean news. port cast includes Yves Ory, Matthieu many an innocent person. BQ Caribbean Life, April 15-21, 2016 37 ROCK Continued from page 35 al instrument, together they bring the best that reggae has TOP 10 to offer and continue to amaze and entertain. Their lovers’ SINGLES rock / rock steady sound is a fusion of music that touches the soul of all music lovers,” 1 Love Yourself stated Clancy Eccles Jr. Justin Bieber After a recent live perform- ance on Kool 97 FM, producer 2 Stressed Out twenty one pilots and veteran radio personali- ty Michael Thompson lauded Work 3 praises on the band’s sound Rihanna Feat. Drake and overall delivery of being simply fantastic. 4 Me, Myself & I Jordan Mais, lead singer of G-Eazy x Bebe Rexha the band was quoted in a recent interview on Mega Jamz 98 FM 5 Cake By The Ocean DNCE as saying “the rich heritage of Jamaican music has been car- 6 My House ried by many before us, so we Flo Rida understand our responsibility to preserve and elevate lovers’ rock 7 7 Years Lukas Graham / rock steady to the widest audi- ence and future generations.” Jordan Mais & the Rebelistic Band performs on Smile Jamaica, Television Jamaica. 8 I Took A Pill in Ibiza Mike Posner 9 No Meghan Trainor es include productions such Playreading as “Haiti’s Children of God,” Haitians make junk art Pilowtalk 10 “One of Our Sons is Missing,” Zayn Continued from page 35 “An Old Woman Remembers,” established playwrights from “Massinisa – Lord of Thunder” the Caribbean diaspora. and Jamaican Karl O Brian TOP 10 Over the course of the three- Williams’ “Not About Eve,” day event, a different Carib- which played to sold out audi- ALBUMS bean play will be presented as a ences at The National Black staged reading on each evening. Theater Festival in Winston The three plays announced for Salem, North Carolina — the this year’s series are “Bright TWENTY88 largest event of its kind in the 1 Lights, Tent City” by France- TWENTY88 world. Luce Benson (Haiti) on Friday Her singing and dancing tal- April 22 at 8 pm, “Mom’s Eulo- 2 Traveller ents have also earned her Chris Stapleton gy” by Jermaine Rowe (Jamai- excellent reviews in such musi- ca) on Saturday April 23 at 8 cal productions as “Ain’t Mis- Lukas Graham pm and “Shepherd” by Rawle 3 Lukas Graham behavin’” and “Flambeaux,” In this April 2, 2016 photo, sculptor Jean Robert Palanquet Gibbons (Trinidad) on Sunday which swept the 2015 Audelco April 24 at 3 pm. carves on a piece of wood in an open-air museum and art The Life of Pablo Awards for Excellence in Black workshop off a trash-strewn street cutting through some 4 The event is free to the pub- Kanye West Theater, winning six awards of the poorest neighborhoods in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. lic, and Dixon will appear in including Best Musical. Associated Press / David McFadden Weezer (White Album) two reading s- “Mom’s Eulogy” 5 Dixon herself has been Weezer and “Shepherd.” als have been embraced by a nominated for the Audelco Continued from page 35 She will be joined by an number of international art 6 Hempire acclaimed cast of established Award — New York’s highest poorest neighborhoods. connoisseurs and academics. Bemer and emerging Caribbean– honor for Off Broadway black The Haitian sculptor is Over the last decade, the American actors including theater — on two occasions, a founding member of Atis work of Atis Rezistans has 7 Metal Resistance as Best Supporting Actress for BABYMETAL Andrew Clarke, Lincoln Brown, Rezistans, a shifting collective been exhibited in cities such Ilana Warner, Nyanda Cam- the musical Jamaica and again of artists who recycle what- as Paris, London, and Los for the drama Dinner at The 8 ANTI mock, Mitzie Pratt, Monique ever useful scraps they can Angeles. There are sculp- Rihanna John, Eric Berryman and Tyane Manse. find to give a raw, physical tures included in the perma- Robinson. Her television and film shape to the spiritual world nent collections of museums, 9 25 In a stage and screen career appearances include “Law and of Voodoo, or Vodou as the including the Frost Art Muse- Adele spanning nearly two decades, Order” and “Jamaican Mafia.” religion is known by Haitians, um in Miami. the multitalented Dixon has A folklorist who is dedicated and weigh in on the country’s Haitian art has long had 10 Storyteller Carrie Underwood established herself as one of to the preservation of Jamaican chronic political and econom- a reputation for imaginative the most dynamic and popular and Caribbean folk traditions, ic troubles. richness, and wealthy inter- Caribbean actors working in Dixon is also a member of the While Haiti’s established national collectors including New York today. popular Braata Folk Singers galleries were slow to warm Jacqueline KennedyáOnas- Renowned for her versa- and frequently includes trib- to the scrap sculptors of the sis and filmmaker Jonath- tility, her resume includes utes to her idol and mentor, capital’s impoverished Grand an Demme sought out self- many appearances in critically The Honorable Louise Ben- Rue neighborhood, bustling taught painters colorfully acclaimed productions span- nett Coverley (Miss Lou) in with furniture-makers and evoking the everyday lives of ning several genres. her singing and live hosting other craftsmen, the artisans Haitians or depicting dream- Her dramatic appearanc- appearances. working with recycled materi- like scenes. 38 Caribbean Life, April 15-21, 2016 BQ Springtime - right time for Universoul Circus WHO: UniverSoul Circus WHAT: Plays the Bronx the world and brings them WHEN: March 30 – April 10, 2016 together under the big top,” WHERE: 50E.150th St., Bronx, NY said Founder and CEO Cedric 10451 (Across from Bronx Walker. “At this time in our his- Terminal Market at 149th tory we need to come together, St. and Exterior St. Next to embrace and learn from each to the bridge) other. I believe the circus natu- rally brings people together. In WHO: UniverSoul Circus 23 years of searching for talent, WHAT: Plays Brooklyn I have journeyed to every con- WHEN: April 12 – 24, 2016 tinent to find a multicultural, WHERE: 3159 Flatbush Ave., multinational mix of talent to Brooklyn, NY 10451 showcase.” (Floyd Bennett Leading the charge this year Field @ Aviator Sports. as ringmaster for UniverSoul Just down from Kings Circus is the multi-talented Plaza Mall) Lucky Malatsi of Johannes- burg, South Africa. Lucky, 27, WHO: UniverSoul Circus has been performing in front WHAT: Plays Queens of an audience for 23 years. WHEN: April 27 – May 15, 2016 Universoul Circus actors perform a disco dance. In 1999, while performing in WHERE: Roy Wilkins Park, South Africa, Lucky caught the Merrick Blvd. and A big top spectacle of global UniverSoul Circus opens in lucky enough to witness Olate attention of Cedric Walker. By Baisley Blvd., Jamaica, proportions, the 2016 produc- the Bronx, March 30 – April Dogs from Chile, Ethiopian 2000, at the age of 10, he was NY 11434 tion of UniverSoul Circus takes 10; Brooklyn, April 12 – 24; Pole Act from Ethiopia, Aerial performing a popular duo con- fans of all ages on an unforget- Queens, April 27 – May 15; and Duet from Colombia, Bicycle tortionist act for UniverSoul. WHO: UniverSoulCircus table journey of light, sound Newark, May 18 – 30. Tickets Tricks from China, Airborne Married with two young kids WHAT: Plays Newark and soul. Get ready for elec- are on sale now via Ticketmas- Motorcycles from California, growing up in the back lot, WHEN: May 18 – 30, 2016 trifying, edge-of-your-seat per- ter.com or 1-800-745-3000. Caribbean Dance and Limbo Lucky brings new meaning to WHERE: 430 Broad St., formances, including extreme As has become its trademark from Trinidad and Tobago, Rus- the term, multi-talented. He Newark, NJ 07102 motorsports, back-flipping after 23 years, UniverSoul Cir- sian Bar from Cuba and danc- has been an acrobatic hip hop (Across from Broad canines, twirling bicycles, dis- cus will present a multicultural ing elephants from the United dancer, acrobat, contortion- Street Train Station next co-dancing pachyderms, free- / multinational cast of rock- States. ist, trapeze artist, teeterboard to the Riverfront Bears flying aerial acts and much star performers in 2016. Only “Just like the circular ring flyer, trampoline artist and an Stadium) much more. Hailed as the most under the UniverSoul Circus in which it sits, UniverSoul cel- acrobatic-dunking whiz kid interactive circus in the world, one ring big top will you be ebrates cultures from around with basketballs. BQ Caribbean Life, April 15-21, 2016 39 40 Caribbean Life, April 15-21, 2016 BQ SPORTS FOR MORE SPORTS, GO TO CARIBBEANLIFENEWS.COM/SPORTS West Indies’ Stafanie Taylor plays a shot during their ICC Women’s Twenty20 Cricket World Cup semifi - nal match against Australia in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Associated Press / Aijaz Rahi Windies cricketers selected By Azad Ali Four West Indies cricketers have been included on the ICC teams of the tour- nament following the Twenty20 World Cup, which recently ended in India. Spinner Samuel Badree and all- rounder Andre Russell are the two West Indians in the male line-up led by India’s Virat Kohli. In the Women’s Twenty20 team, Sta- CRUSHING fanie Taylor has been appointed cap- tain of the women’s team which also Continued on Page 42 Vincies walk DEFEAT for Penn Relays By Nelson A. King United States’ Carli Lloyd (10) heads the ball away as Julie Johnston (8) tries to keep Colombia’s Isabella It rained heavily for most of Saturday Echeverri (5) away from the ball during the second half of an international friendly soccer match, Sunday, morning, but that did not prevent die- April 10, 2016, in Chester, Pa. The United States won 3-0. Associated Press / Chris Szagola hard supporters from participating in the second Annual Walk-a-ton aimed at raising funds to aid Vincentian athletes US women’s soccer blanks Colombia 3-0 at the prestigious Penn Relays in Phila- delphia, Pa. By Dave Zeitlin game exhibition series with Colom- 73rd minute. The event, which took place at the CHESTER, Pa. (AP) _ Julie John- bia after a 7-0 win on Wednesday in The Delran, N.J., native grew up sprawling Marine Park, at the southern ston scored two goals, Tobin Heath Connecticut. 30 minutes from Talen Energy Sta- tip of Brooklyn, and organized by the had a pair of assists and the U.S. U.S. captain Carli Lloyd, the 2015 dium, the home stadium of Major Brooklyn-based group Club St. Vincent, women’s soccer team defeated FIFA Women’s Player of the Year, League Soccer’s Philadelphia Union. Inc., drew support not only from club Colombia 3-0 on Sunday. was held scoreless despite several It was her first game in the area since members but also from a cross-section Christen Press also scored for the chances in her homecoming, coming leading the United States to the 2015 of the Vincentian community. Americans, who wrapped up a two- out to a thunderous ovation in the Continued on Page 42 Continued on Page 42 BQ Caribbean Life, April 15-21, 2016 41 Windies share cricket prize Continued from page 41 includes her teammate, all-rounder Deandra Dottin. An ICC statement says the teams were chosen by a select group of former cricket stars and commenta- tors who were given the task of pick- ing a balanced side for all conditions on the basis of performances in the tournament. The statement said the statistics were used but were not the sole basis for selection. “The experts had an extremely diffi- cult task to select the men’s and wom- en’s squads from around 400 cricket- ers who represented the 26 teams,” said ICC General Manager Cricket, Geoff Allardice. “In the end, I believe the selectors have chosen two very well balanced sides which are capable of beating any opposition under any conditions,” he added. United States’ Christen Press (12) kicks the ball on its way to a goal during the fi rst half of an international friendly West Indies defeated England men soccer match against Colombia, Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Chester, Pa. Associated Press / Chris Szagola by four wickets in the final at Eden Garden in Kolkata to regain the T20 World Cup, while the West Indies women won the title for the first TOUGH CHOICES FOR TOURNAMENT time at the same venue by pulling off an eight-wicket victory over four-time champions Australia. Continued from page 41 Hope Solo in favor of Alyssa Naeher, ston connected again on another free Meanwhile, the West Indies players who’s competing with Ashlyn Harris for kick to close the scoring in the 79th who won the 2016 ICC World Cup T20 World Cup, getting a hat trick in the the backup role in Rio. minute. recently in Kolkata, India will share a final. “Way back when, Tobin played at the “At the end of the day, it’s all Tobin,” total of US$3 million. “Although I would have liked to score under-20 level as a left back,” Ellis said. Johnston said. “Tobin played the set In a statement from the vice- in front of my home crowd, it’s not real- “But Tobin has a good mind, good piece perfectly where I needed to be. president of the WICB, Emmanuel ly the end of the world,” said Lloyd, who feet, versatility, athleticism and she’s I was lucky enough to be in the right Nathan gave a breakdown, saying l00 had more than 100 family and friends playing with so much confidence. spots.” percent of the US$1.6 million prize in attendance. “We won the game and That’s huge, especially when you go It was the first multiple-goal game money would go to the players. In that’s the most important thing.” into a tournament with six games and for Johnston, whose seven career goals addition, the match and group stage The Americans are 11-0 in 2016, out- a small roster — to have that flexibility have all come off set pieces. Like Lloyd, fees, approximately US$1.2Mwill be scoring their opponents 42-1. They are is great.’’ she also played in front of several family disbursed to the men’s team, as well preparing for the Rio Olympics, where Heath admitted that she “prefers to members, including her fiance, Phila- approximately US$125,000 represent- they’re seeking their fourth straight be attacking,” but certainly put in a delphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz. ing part of the sponsorship fees relat- gold medal. strong shift at both right back and left “It was awesome,” Johnston said. ing to the World Cup. Coach Jill Ellis has several tough back, especially with her set pieces. “To have Zach here, my family here, it’s He said in contrast, the successful choices for the tournament and experi- In the 42nd minute, Johnston one- always fun.” women’s team would take home “just mented with Sunday’s lineup, giving timed Heath’s free kick past Colombia Naeher improved to 4-0, earning her under US$200,000.” This is according playmaker Heath her first start at full- goalkeeper Catalina Perez to put the fourth career shutout. But she didn’t to the current structure obtained by back and sitting out starting goalkeeper United States up 2-0. Heath and John- need to make any saves. the West Indies Cricket Board. but competition is good for personal Vincies fundraise for Penn development. “And these kids [athletes from the Continued from page 41 as well. Thomas Saunders Secondary School) “We had a good crowd, nice crowd,” coming from St. Vincent and the Gren- Walkers, obviously, donned rain gear added Friday, who first broached the adines and participating in something and warm clothing, and protected them- idea to club members when she was like this [Penn Relays]is very good,” he selves further by using large umbrellas president two years ago. “We’ve estab- added. “I will always support something in the blustery, cold weather, as they lished a good relationship with the peo- Walkers pose before participating in like this.” navigated around the scenic park. ple [administrators] at Marine Park, and Walk-a-thon. Photo by Nelson A. King About Zulema’s participation, George “It think it went well,” Ancilla Friday, this event will grow. said: “She’s a trooper; she always gets Club St. Vincent, Inc.’s public rela- “The T-shirts [promoting the event] daughter, Zulema, the popular fashion involved in these things. I try to tell her tions officer and main co-ordinator of were added incentives, and I’m very designer in Brooklyn. that it’s not always about her but about the event, told Caribbean Life, in an excited about the event,” she contin- “I always believe it’s important to service to the community. exclusive interview, afterwards. “Some ued. support these young folks in whatever “I’m very happy that she really has people did not come because of the Auton “Frankie” George, Club St. endeavor they seek to undertake,” said matured, and tries to be involved [in rain, but we walked to raise funds for Vincent, Inc.’s treasurer, brought along, the economist and accountant. “Ath- community activities] and tries to do these athletes and to get some exercise for the second year, his only child and letics fosters not only integrity in kids, her best,” he said. 42 Caribbean Life, April 15-21, 2016 BQ 53B1=<<31B32 4]`bVSZObSabW\1O`WPPSO\\Sea S\bS`bOW\[S\ba^]`baPcaW\SaadWSe^]W\baO\R []`SZ]U]\b]eee QO`WPPSO\ZWTS\Sea Q][ :WYSca]\4OQSP]]Y ]`4]ZZ]eca]\BeWbbS` BQ Caribbean Life, April 15-21, 2016 43 Eyes on Cricket Built on the Strength of Experience. 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