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www.caribbeanlifenews.com BROOKLYN/STATEN ISLAND EDITION August 19-25, 2016 GUYANA AWAITS OIL $$ The South American country prepares for transformation, oil wealth By Bert Wilkinson the country’s newest cash cow Last week, Guyana’s main sector will realize there are fre- opposition party accused gov- netic preparations in the run ernment of doing very little to up to 2020. get key infrastructural projects “We are sending or have sent going and spur employment, a number of our staff for train- suggesting that the adminis- ing in a number of areas, from tration is hedging all its bets petroleum law, to petroleum Grenadian Ranisha McMeo portrays Greenz United’s “OASIS.” Photo by Nelson A. King on the massive oil and gas find engineering among other areas off the coast. and will soon have to separate This is despite the fact that the oil unit from the geology U.S.-owned Exxon Mobil which and mines commission as they WIADCA launches 49th carnival first declared that it had found would need to be apart,” said a humungous oil well at a loca- agency Director Newell Den- By Nelson A. King bean, One People, One Voice.” on Labor Day, along Eastern tion 150 miles offshore, will not nison. With much fanfare, the West Several area representatives Parkway, one of Brooklyn’s likely pump the first barrel of Laws dealing mostly with Indian American Day Carni- joined carnival officials, other major thoroughfares. oil before 2020. regulating exploration rather val Association (WIADCA) on dignitaries and masqueraders “I think it’s great for Amer- As the days went by gov- than production companies are Thursday, Aug. 11 launched in the launch of the extrava- ica, for the culture and herit- ernment has not done very to be overhauled and local uni- its 49th annual carnival at the ganza that gets in full steam age of the Caribbean,” said much by way of answering the versities are being reoriented to Brooklyn Children’s Museum, on Thursday, Sept. 1, culmi- State Sen. Jessie Hamilton, opposition charges but a chat deal more with engineering under the theme, “One Carib- nating with the grand parade Continued on Page 3 with anyone connected with Continued on Page 6 e Brooklyn Elder e Serve Th ly And Adu W lt nity In A Comfortable, Compas
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2 Caribbean Life, August 19-25, 2016 B Congresswoman Clarke calls on expatriats to vote
WIADCA President Bill Howard speaking with Trinidad and Toba- go New York Consul Gen. Urvashi Ramnarine. Photo by Nelson A. King West Indian American Carnival
Continued from page 1 representative for the 20th Senato- rial District in Brooklyn, in a Car- ibbean Life interview, as DJ Colin Gilbert struck up gyrating Caribbean rhythms. “We want to introduce the culture in the schools, so people can understand what’s going on.” Stephanie Hill Wilchfort, president and chief executive officer of the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, said she was delighted to host the launch for the very first time. “The parade is the most important event in Crown Heights,” she also told Caribbean Life. “They are our neighbors. We could not be more thrilled in hosting this. We’re grateful that WIADCA chose us.” Trinidadian Jean P. Alexander, WIADCA board secretary and direc- tor of public relations and market- ing, said, except for the previous two Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke addressing a Guyanese audience at Brooklyn Borough Hall recently. years, when the launch was held at Photo by Tangerine Clarke Brooklyn Borough Hall, the event was held for three decades at Gracie By Tangerine Clarke people, and then you don’t show up wonderful to commemorate the growth Mansion on the Upper East Side in Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke to vote, and embarrass me,” quipped and development of your nation,” she Manhattan. (D-Brooklyn) called on Guyanese to go Clarke, adding, “I want everyone who added. “It’s wonderful because carnival out and vote, and to take along anyone has a vote, to go out and vote and take Also honoring the Republic’s Inde- needs open space,” she said about the registered to vote during her address at someone with you to the polls.” pendence Anniversary, Clarke said, new venue. the Guyana’s Tri-State Alliance’s 25th The hugely popular politician, who “Guyana is 50 years old and going Alexander, who has been a WIADCA Anniversary at Brooklyn Borough Hall represents the 9th Congressional Dis- strong. You faced challenges, but be member for 40 years, said more than recently. trict in Brooklyn, said she is honored encouraged that your souvenir nation 45 adult and 40 children bands will “I want to remind you that you have to represent such a diverse district, and continues to grow from strength to participate in the carnival, which will an obligation to get out and vote, and was full of praise for the expatriates, strength. You have embraced the demo- also feature 12 steel bands, including if you want to know how you could be saying that Guyanese are an exception- cratic values and you will continue to one each from Toronto and Philadel- an influence between the United States al, and beautiful group of immigrants grow as a nation, unique in your own phia. and Guyana, know that it is exercis- who she represents. culture, and your talent to be proud of, She said 10,000 costumed mas- ing your franchise here in the United “Guyanese Americans embrace and I am certainly proud to represent queraders and more than three mil- States, as many other immigrant com- strong ties with their heritage. They you,” she added. lion spectators are expected to con- munities have done, that make a dif- hold many cultural events for members, “I brag and I boast, that I have one verge on Eastern Parkway on Labor ference between the U.S. and other and the strong ties between Guyana and of the most extraordinary constituen- Day for the grand parade. nations from which they hail.” the Untied States have allowed stronger cies, and you add significantly to that “We’re going to have a very secured “I want to urge you, and I want to ties with the Caribbean,” said the rep- ability to brag and boast,” added Con- and safe carnival,” Alexander said. beseech you. We can make a differ- resentative. gresswoman Clarke, a vocal opponent “We want the world to know that — ence. I don’t want it to be said that I “It is an honor and privilege to repre- of issues that negatively affect the com- plenty, plenty mas.” am always bragging about Caribbean sent you in Washington DC. It is just as munity in which she serves.
BQ Caribbean Life, August 19-25, 2016 3 Updated daily at www.caribbeanlifenews.com CARIBBEAN ROUNDUP THE NEWS FROM BACK HOME
Antigua The Centers of Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) has issued a Zika virus travel notice for Antigua and Bar- buda and the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) following reported local mosquito transmission of the infection. Local mosquito transmission means that mosquitoes in the area are infected with the Zika virus and are spreading to people. Because the Zika virus is primarily spread by mosquitoes, the CDC is recom- mending that travelers to Antigua and Barbu- da protect themselves from mosquito bites. There is no vaccine or medication for Zika virus and the best way to avoid the infection is to prevent mosquito bites, the CDC said. It said some travelers to areas with Zika will become infected while traveling but will not become sick until they return home and they might not have any symptoms, The CDC also stated that sexual Cheers to Kirani and Lashawn transmission of Zika virus from a male partner is also possible. Grenada’s Kirani James (left) and United States’ Lashawn Merritt celebrate after winning silver and bronze respectively during the There is also the Gillian-Barre syn- athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016. drome (GBS), a rare disorder that can Associated Press/ Lee Jin-man cause muscle weakness and paralysis for a few weeks to several month, which United States and France. many changes and investments would Dominica remain suspended until fur- is very likely triggered by Zika in a small The bank is predicting that the have to be made, including visa exemp- ther notice. proportion of infections, much as it is number of Chinese tourists would dou- tions for Chinese nationals. Chief Executive Officer David Evans after a variety of other infections. Most ble by 2020. applauded the government and people people fully recover from GBS, but It said the main constraints on Chi- Dominica of Dominica for their resilience over the some have permanent damage. nese tourism outside Asia are said to Regional airline, LIAT will resume past several weeks citing their tireless be the cost of long-haul travel and the flights to and from the Douglas Charles efforts to get the country back to a state Bahamas limited amount of vacation time the Airport in Dominica starting Friday of normalcy following the storm. The Inter-American Development typical Chinese worker is entitled to in Sept. 18, 2016. More than 20 people died when the Bank (IDB) says there the year. The airline was forced to suspend storm battered Dominica. is an opportunity for An IDB report by Mark D. Wenner services to Dominica tourism-dependent and Dillion Clarke on the “Chinese Rise on Aug. 27 last year Grenada economies such as the in the Caribbean: “What does it Mean due to the passage of Another Grenadian has landed a top Bahamas to capitalize for Caribbean Stakeholders?” noted that Tropical Storm Erika job with the sub-regional Organization on the Chinese tourist market. an opportunity clearly exists for Carib- which resulted in of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). It is suggesting that many changes bean tourism-dependent economies to severe damage to the Dr. Brian Francis and investments would have to be made target the higher income bracket, those island and closure of the airport. is due to take up the to capture more of this market. who may be seeking different experi- LIAT will operate one flight to Domi- post of director of It is estimated that in 2014, 117 mil- ences and opportunities to explore far- nica on Friday, Sept. 18, increasing to Economic Affairs and lion outbound Chinese tourists spent flung and exotic cultures. two daily flights from Saturday, Sept. Regional Integration nearly $500 billion, with leading desti- It was noted that for the Caribbean 19. from September, 2016 at its head nations being Hong Kong, Macau, the to capture more of the Chinese market, All other flights into and out of Continued on Page 20
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BQ Caribbean Life, August 19-25, 2016 5 OIL WEALTH Continued from page 1 disciplines such as geology and min- ing. After weeks of drilling off the western Essequibo coast, Exxon in May of last year reported a massive find at its Liza 1 well, suggesting that it might singly con- tain up to 1.4 billion barrels of oil and a yet to be determined amount of gas. The firm has since successfully drilled a second well, “Skip Jack,” a third is in progress and a fourth is on cards before yearend. “In the early stages we are going to be rolling in the hundreds of millions. Later as it progresses, it will be in the Natural Resources Minister Raphael A Canadian oil rig is seen in this June 29, 2000 photo in contested waters billions,” said Natural Resources Minis- Trotman. Associated Press / Andres Leighton on the Atlantic coast. Associated Press / Ken Moore ter Raphael Trotman. The oil and gas find has come at a Junior exploration company, CGX to recoup its billion dollar investment Even the military is getting in on time when Guyana remains one of the Energy of Canada, for example, appears through the sale of its production but the action. Just this week, the force few countries in the 15-nation Car- to have made the smartest move by hir- it has “agreed to pay royalties on it,” sent officers and ranks to a support ibbean Community group of nations, ing and teaming up with Exxon to drill allowing Guyana to cash in what he ship near the drilling rig to train for which is still growing economically and its own well at a concession nearby the terms “hundreds of millions of dollars oil spill emergencies while the pri- which appears to have a bright future Exxon oil field. at this stage” and billions very shortly vate sector is openly discussing ways with its abundant mineral wealth out- “We are about halfway through drill- after. of cashing in on related investment side of the lifeline tourism and hospital- ing. We should know what is going on Officials are already talking about opportunities. ity sector of its regional neighbors. in another three weeks,” said CGX’s massive infrastructural projects, includ- As all this is going on, prices for gold, Both Dennison and Trotman talk Kamal Dookie. ing construction of a paved six-lane, currently the main foreign exchange about being bombarded each and every Spanish-owned Repsol is also getting 350-mile highway through the jungle earner, are slowly creeping up bringing working day for meetings with cash ready to begin exploration work even and mountain regions to northern Bra- joy to miners after a few years of panic. flushed international oil and gas com- as Exxon, happy with what it has found zilian border, opening up new markets, Guyana also can still rely on rice, sugar, panies, others in the supply support so far, has asked authorities to grant it the interior and cooperating with Bra- bauxite, timber, the fishing and agricul- industry and professionals willing to more acreage to widen its search area. zil to access markets for its landlocked ture sectors and a host of others. 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BQ Caribbean Life, August 19-25, 2016 7 St. Lucia, Desert Star Fibroids? Holdings sign $2B project By Azad Ali The St. Lucia government signed a US $2 billion agreement to establish the “Pearl of the Caribbean” project in the south of the island. The agreement was signed by Prime Minister Allen Chastanet and officials of the project’s premier developer, Hong Kong-based Desert Star Holdings (DSH). The first phase of the construc- tion will begin next year. A statement issued by Invest St. Lucia said the signing of the agreement ends three years of negotiations between DSH Cand key state agencies Invest St. Lucia (ISL), the Citizenship by Invest- ment Unit (CIU) and the Development Control Authority (DCA). It said the multi-billion dollar project will occupy a 700-acre site and will include a marina, racecourse, a resort St. Lucia Prime Minister Allen Chas- and shopping mall complex, casino, tanet. 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This certification based in Geneva she was secretary of state and His last opportunity is to He said when the elections are is required for the US to pro- PENANG, Aug 17, 2016 (IPS) decribed it as a gold-standard get the TPP passed during the over he will be able to convince vide the TPP’s benefits to its — No country was more active agreement. To counter sus- lame-duck Congress session Congress to vote for TPP. partners, and thus the U.S. in pushing for the Trans Pacific picions that she would again after the election on Nov. 8 and “I will actually sit down with has previously made use of this Partnership (TPP). In the five switch positions if she becomes before mid-January 2017. people on both sides, on the to get countries to take on years of negotiations, the Unit- president, Clinton stated: “I “I am against the TPP, and right and on the left,” he told additional obligations, which ed States cajoled, persuaded am against the TPP, and that that means before and after the the media. “We’ll go through can then be shown to Congress and pressurised its trade part- means before and after the elections.” Hillary Clinton the whole provisions….I’m members that their objectives ners take on board its issues elections.” However, it is unclear wheth- really confident I can make have been met. and positions. They may all be reflecting er there is enough support to the case this is good for Ameri- Obama could theoretically Finally, when the TPP was popular sentiment that trade table a lame-duck TPP bill, and can workers and the American also re-negotiate to amend spe- signed in February by 12 coun- agreements have caused the if tabled whether it will pass. people.”He added many people cific clauses of the TPP in order tries, it was widely expected the loss of millions of manufactur- Last year, a related fast-track thought he would fail to obtain to appease Congress. But this agreement will come into force ing jobs, stagnation in wages trade authority bill was adopted the fast track legislation, but he option will be unacceptable to within two years, after each and contributed to the unfair with only slim majorities. Now, succeeded. the other TPP countries. country ratifies it. distribution of benefits in U.S. with the concrete TPPA before On Aug. 12, the Obama In June, Malaysia rejected But now there are growing society, much of which has them, and the swing in mood, administration submitted a any notion of renegotiating the doubts if the TPP will become accrued to the top one or 10 some Congress members who draft Statement of Administra- TPPA. The question of rene- a reality. Ironically it may be per cent of income earners. voted for fast track are indicat- tion Action, as required by the gotiating the TPPA does not become a victim of US politi- An article in New York Times ing they won’t vote for TPP. fast-track processfor introduc- arise even if there are such cal dynamics as the TPP has (July 29, 2016) began as follows: For example, Clinton’s run- ing a TPP bill. The document indications by U.S. presiden- become a toxic issue in its Pres- “Democrats and Republicans ning mate for Vice President, describes the steps the admin- tial candidates, said Tan Sri idential elections. agreed on almost nothing at Senator Tim Kaine, who sup- istration will take to implement Dr Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria, Opposing the TPPA is at the their conventions this month, ported had fast track has now changes to U.S. law required then the secretary general of centre of Republican nominee except this: free trade, just a proclaimed his opposition to by the TPP. Obama can later the International Trade and Donald Trump’s campaign.He decade ago the bedrock of the TPP. Other leading Democrats send a final statement and the Industry Ministry. has declared the TPP would be economic agendas of both par- who have publicly denounced draft of the implementing bill “If the U.S. does not ratify a disaster, it would encourage ties, is now a political pariah.” TPP include House Minori- describing the actual changes the TPPA then it will not be US companies to move their Besides the Presidential can- ty Leader Nancy Pelossi, and to U.S. law needed to comply implemented,” she said. The production abroad and weak- didates, two other players will House Ways & Means Com- with the TPP agreement. other TPP members would en domestic jobs, and called decide the TPPA’s fate: Presi- mittee Ranking Member Following that, a lot of deal- have to resort to a ”different for the U.S. to withdraw from dent Obama and the U.S. Con- Sandy Levin who said: “It is making is expected between form of cooperation.” the agreement. In his typical gress. now increasingly clear that the the President and Congress Singapore Prime Minister extreme style, Trump said at Obama has been the TPPA’s TPP agreement will not receive members. Obama will doubt- Lee HsienLoong, on a recent a recent rally that the TPP main champion, passionately a vote in Congress this year, less offer incentives or privi- visit to Washington, dismissed “is another disaster, done and arguing that it will bring eco- including in any lame duck leges to some of the demanding any possibility of reopening pushed by special interests who nomic benefits, raise environ- session, and if it did, it would Congress members in order to parts of the TPP as some Con- want to rape our country.” mental and labour standards fail.” obtain their votes, as was seen gress members are seeking. Bernie Sanders, the Demo- and give the U.S. an advan- Congress Republican leaders in the fast-track process. “Nobody wants to reopen nego- crat Presidential candidate who tage over China in Asian geo- have also voiced their opposi- To win over Congress, Obama tiations,” he said. “We have no ran a surprisingly close contest politics. tion. Senate Majority Leader will have to respond to those on prospect of doing better and with Hillary Clinton, champi- Considering the TPP to be Mitch McConell said that the the right and left who are upset every chance of having it fall oned the anti-TPP cause, say- a key legacy of his presiden- presidential campaign had pro- on specific issues such as the apart.” ing: “We shouldn’t re-negoti- cy, Obama wants Congress to duced a political climate that term of monopoly for biologic In January, Canadian Trade ate the TPP. We should kill this ratify the agreement before made it virtually impossible drugs, or the inclusion of ISDS Minister Chrystia Freeland said unfettered FTA which would his term ends. But till now to pass the TPP in the “lame (investor-state dispute settle- a renegotiation of the TPP is cost us nearly half a million he has been unable to get the duck” session. ment) in the TPP. not possible. Japan also rejected jobs.” bill tabled because it would be House Speaker, Republican To pacify them, Obama will renegotiations, which it defined Paul D. Ryan (R-Wis.) who have to convince them that what as including changing existing played a leading role in writ- they want will anyway be achieved, side agreements or adding new ing the fast-track bill, said he even if these are not legally part of ones. This is not going to hap- sees no reason to bring TPP to the TPP because the TPP text pen, said Japan’s Deputy Chief the floor for a vote in the lame cannot be amended. of Missions Atsuyuki Oike. duck session because “we don’t He can try to achieve this What happens if the US Con- Founded 1990 • Published by Community News Group have the votes.” through bilateral side agree- gress does not adopt the TPP Corporate Headquarters: One Metrotech Center North, Suite 1001, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Meanwhile, six House Repub- ments on specific issues. Or during the lame-duck period? CEO: Les Goodstein licans sent a letter to President he can insist that some coun- The 12 countries that signed PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER: Jennifer Goodstein Obama in early August last tries take on extra obligations the agreement in February are ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: Ralph D’Onofrio week asking him not to try to beyond what is required by the given 2 years to ratify it. EDITOR EMERITUS: Kenton Kirby move TPP in a “Lame Duck.” TPP as a condition for obtain- Continued on Page 12 ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Kevin Williams Contributing Writers: Azad Ali, Roderick J. Broome, Fabian Burrell, Tangerine Clarke, Robert Elkin, Patrick Horne, Nelson King, Donna Lamb, Tequila Minsky, Vinette K. Pryce, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are welcome from all readers. They should be addressed care of this newspaper to the Editor, George H. Whyte, Bert Wilkinson, Lloyd Kam Williams Caribbean-Life Publications, 1 MetroTech Center North, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or sent via e-mail to caribbeanlife@ GENERAL INFORMATION (718) 260-2500 cnglocal.com All letters, including those submitted via e-mail, MUST be signed and the individual’s verifiable address and This newspaper is not responsible for typographical errors in ads beyond the cost of the space oc- cupied by the error. All rights reserved. Copyright© 2015 by Courier-Life, Inc., publishers. Caribbean telephone number included. 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In one sense, it was not believing Sanders when he good that the candidates were By Les Slater says he’ll do everything pos- blessed with all the time they sible to make sure his support- needed to get us hip as to who ers do the right thing. Obvi- was who. (Come to think of the drums is proving so far ously, having some time as this it, though, there’s one joker to be precisely what’s needed. plays out is something we’ll be about whom, the worst of the She obviously is committed to watching. worst is what best appeals to sounding off consistently with But in this year’s election, him). But of greater impor- matters that relate to common there’s now a whole lot that tance, hardly ever is a gen- folk, rather than constantly concerns who is likely to get eral election not fully deserv- attempting to make cheap votes. The appearance this ing of the interest we say it shots, as is her competitor’s year of one candidate whose deserves. fancy. Because of which, it’s ability to run rings over less The occasion of a new gen- probably no surprise, that polls sophisticated folk, which has eral election being topic one have been running the way we been well documented; is at this time clearly needs to are told. something of which we need be the big deal it’s proving The effort made by Bernie to be constantly reminded. to be. Just the possibility of Sanders, in his serious bid to It’s no secret. Those who the nation selecting its first earn the nomination, needs sell and hope to reap benefits female leader is heavy stuff. to be commended. The bot- from fear, are the ones who, Hillary Clinton, despite the tom line is that when Sand- by whatever means, decent efforts of some to paint her ers realized that it was all citizens get to make sure Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks otherwise, has shown her- over he responded with dig- those plans become stymied. during a campaign stop, Monday, April 25, 2016, in Wilm- ington, Del. Associated Press / Matt Rourke self to be good at holding her nity, doing what he had prom- As we gaze upon the val- own. When her candidacy was ised should he not ultimately ued landscape from which announced, Clinton was given win. The issue now, of course, comes such diverse cities, we when candidate Ralph Nader ida was horrible and mean- a ringing endorsement by the is for Sanders supporters to can be assured that a multi- saw it as good practice to spirited. And of course, it New York Times, which many respond the way he does. We plicity of changes in behav- ignore all that was being told finally did in fact have a a candidate would die for. recall a former Sanders sup- ior will always be part of the to him, to the effect that his lot to do with George Bush Clinton’s manner of deal- porter, responding with much scene. We recall, for instance insistence on remaining in winning the presidency that ing with her nemesis banging disgust to other Sanders folk the example back in 2000 the presidential race in Flor- year. That’s how it goes. “When it comes to medical care, we speak your language” At New York Methodist we pride ourselves on providing quality medical care to every community in Brooklyn. That’s why we have physicians who are fluent in your language. These New York Methodist affiliated professionals provide primary and secondary care for all members of your family, with the same high quality for which New York Methodist Hospital is known. 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Accord- the devastation of Hurricane ing to the Director of the “NYC Sandy in 2012 are constantly BUILD IT BACK” program, being reminded of those hor- Amy Peterson, “NYC BUILD IT rific moments as they are still BACK” has been on the move going though the ordeals of since 2014 and they are asking not having their homes totally real estate professionals to help refurbished. propel the program. The real New York City Mayor Bill de estate agencies and landlords Blasio, Housing Recovery office would provide at least a six- has once again announced the month rental to the applicants mayor’s intentions to help these while their homes are under victims find a suitable hous- renovation. The rent payments ing until their home repairs are made through the Mayor’s are completed. After the HUB’s Office of Housing Recovery. Build it Back has now raised more than 250 homes citywide, started construction on over program was revamped and The range of payment for each 3,000 and fi nished construction on over 2,000 — including 1,269 starts and 773 completes replaced by the “NYC BUILD apartment is from $1,495.00 per in Queens. cityhall.nyc.gov IT BACK,” program, Hurri- person, to $2,700 for a family or cane Sandy victims, in Brook- household of five or more. their children remain in the Hurricane Sandy vic- said the “NYC BUILD IT lyn, Queens and Staten Island There are no background same school.” She also noted tim, Jerry Corbin, strongly BACK” program is promising can now get some housing checks for applicants and resi- that the office of Housing and believes that the program is and the office of Mayor Bill assistance. The office of NYC dents with Section 8 vouch- Recovery work to make appli- vitally important and that de Blasio’s Housing Recov- Housing Recovery is moving ers are applicable. The “NYC cants find apartments in close landlords and tenants should ery Program must use social aggressively to have collabo- BUILD IT BACK” ensures that proximity to their houses. collectively work on this to media to help spread the word rative work established with homes are ADA compliant and Peterson further noted let it happen. In his reflec- as there are several people some real estate agents, land- so residents needing that serv- that “NYC BUILD IT BACK” tive moments of Hurricane who are still in need of the lords, brokers and all affiliates ice should have no complaints. program has reached out to Sandy, Corbin noted the lost help. 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King With the Summer Olympic cur- rently taking place in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, Boom Mas LLC is “Escap(ing) to Rio” for carnival. “This year, we want everyone to come journey with Boom Mas as we venture into Brazil — ‘Escape to Rio,’” Band leader Trinidadian Jevon Douglas told Caribbean Life about this year’s presentation. Douglas, the son of Martin Doug- las, president of the United States Steel Pan Association, said Boom Mas Modesl display costiumes for “Carnival Royalty” presented by Tropicalfete. Sara Brittany Somerset LLC began participating in the West Indian American Day Carnival Parade By Nelson A. King “We are a small intimate band of unteers, captained by Gillia Satenay, in 2014, with 400 masqueraders, to Tropicalfete is going back into his- about 100 masqueraders,” said Aimable, and that the members’ heritage is a “promote, develop and celebrate Car- tory with its Labor Day presentation of adding that masqueraders come from a cross-section of the Caribbean region ibbean culture, arts, history and tra- “Carnival Royalty,” according to presi- wide cross section of the Caribbean and “because we strongly believe there is ditions within the young people in dent and founder Alton Aimable. non-Caribbean communities. “Our goal growth in diversity.” the community. “With all our presentations of the is to display creativity, celebrate our Aimable said costume designers, over He said “Escape to Rio” comprises past, there is a focus on education that heritage and have fun.” the years, have come from, among nine sections: Amazon Rain Forest, goes along with costume building,” said In addition, he said Tropicalfete will other places, St. Vincent and the Gren- Birds of Paradise, Caipinha, Contin- Aimable in a Caribbean Life interview. present eight individual costumes this adines, St. Lucia, Barbados, Antigua, ga, Indigenous, Curitiba, Praisa de “This year is no exception, as we pay year, stating that, for the past three Grenada, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Beleza, Rio de Carnival and The Bra- attention to our ancestor’s style of cos- years, the band focused on “doing big and Panama. zilian Black. tume.” costume pieces,” or individual charac- He said some of the senior design- He said each section comprise Aimable said the multicultural arts ters. ers, such as Gibbs and Marcus Luke, 40-60 masqueraders for a total of organization, which was “conceived out Tropicalfete’s carnival queen will be have more than 20 years of costume 400-600. Last year, 600 masquerad- of the love for Caribbean culture,” will Ashley Norbert, portraying Caribbean production. ers gyrated with Boom Mas LLC, present four Children and five Adult Carnival Royalty. The other characters “It is very important to the organiza- Douglas said. sections in “Carnival Royalty.” are: Daria Primus, portraying Purity tion to partner up some of our senior He said this year, as in previous The Children’s sections are: Jun- of Carnival; Keran “Fimber” Deterville, designers with upcoming designers or years, masqueraders come from “dif- ior Carnival Baby, designed by Alton portraying Blue Devil Mas; Claudia just people who express interest,” Aim- ferent nationalities,” and can expect Aimable and Ashley Murray; Gem Narcise, portraying Madame Lorraine; able said. “good food, snacks, drinks and good of the Antilles, designed by Daria Tammie Paige, portraying Coral in the Masqueraders will move to the beat music.” Primus; Mas; Caitlyn Pierre, portraying Royalty of DJs Kevin, Mad Stef, Book, Richard “The preparations call for many Empire, designed by Octava Nar- on Stilts; Octavia Narcise, portraying Button and Event Pro. sleepless nights,” Douglas said. “Our cise; and Carnival Callaloo, stilt danc- Empire Thrown; Keiza Sealy, portraying Established in 1999 as an online pub- friends and family help.” ers, designed by Kenwyn Gibbs and C. 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BQ Caribbean Life, August 19-25, 2016 19 CARIBBEAN ROUNDUP THE NEW SOUND OF Continued from page 4 The Jamaica Observer reported office in St. Lucia. since last month scores of Jamaicans In his senior position, Dr. Francis claim they were facing challenges BROOKLYN will be responsible for several key in getting interview dates for the departments — Regional Integration remaining four months of the year, (OECS Economic Union); Economic due to the unusually high number of Development Policy including Agri- requests that have been made of the The Community News Group is culture and Tourism; Research Data; US Embassy. proud to introduce BROOKLYN Trade Policy and Negotiations and According to the article, there is PAPER RADIO. Join Brooklyn the OECS Mission in Geneva. concern in some quarters, as many Paper Editor-in-Chief Vince The local economist, who currently Jamaicans are now forced to shelve DiMiceli and the New York Daily works and lives in Barbados, is a former plans to visit the US permanent secretary / director-general later this year, to attend News’ Gersh Kuntz man every in the Ministry of Finance where he various events, includ- Thursday at 4:45 for an hour of provided technical leadership in gov- ing Thanksgiving cel- talk on topics Brooklynites hold ernment’s budget and fiscal policies, ebrations (Thursday dear. debt management, economic growth, November 24) and spend time with Each show will feature in- economic planning and trade policy. family and friends. He also worked at the Ministry Joshua Polacheck, Counselor for studio guests and call-out of Tourism, Barbados, the Eastern public affairs at the US Embassy told segments, and can be listened WITH Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) and the Observer that the increase in to live or played anytime at your most recently as a senior lecturer in applications has, in effect put a strain convenience. the Department of Economics at the on the system at the Embassy. He University of the West Indies Cave Hill admitted that all the existing dates for SPONSORED BY Campus since 2004. interviews had expired for 2016. JOSEPH Guyana St. Vincent LICHTER, Guyana is making moves to pro- The U.S.-based Center for Law and D.D.S. tect itself against Venezuela’s per- Democracy (CLD) is urging the St. VINCE DIMICELI GERSH KUNTZMAN sistent claims, says President David Vincent and Grenadines government Granger. to review the Cybercrime Bill so as LISTEN EVERY THURSDAY AT 4:45PM ON The president said Guyana has its to bring it in line with international wealth to protect and the govern- guarantees of freedom of expression.’ BrooklynPaper.com/radio ment must ensure that The CLD is the second interna- investors in the oil-rich tional organization to have called on industry feel secure the Ralph Gonsalves administration with the investment. to review the proposed legislation now He said there is a before Parliament. reason to believe that the discovery Recently the international press of commercial oil is what caused Ven- freedom group Reporters Without ezuela to issue its most recent decree Borders wrote to Prime Minister and accompanying behavior. Gonsalves, calling for the revision of President Granger lamented that oil several clauses of the gives a main reason why the territorial bill, which it said “are settlement is so urgent. extremely damaging to Venezuela’s President Nicholas the free flow of news Maduro on May 27, 2015 issued a and information and to decree, extending Venezuela’s claim public debate.” to Guyana’s territorial waters. A map But in his response, Gonsalves said which was issued, accompanying the “substantial amendments” to the bill decree, shows that the claim includes have already been made at the Select the area where the U.S. oil giant com- Committee stage and its report to pany, ExxonMobil has found oil and Parliament will reflect these amend- continues to operate. ments. The president said he had several In a statement, CLD said it was engagements with UN Secretary Gen- “strongly” recommending to the gov- eral Ban Ki Moon for him to play his ernment that it reviews “the whole of role as outlined under the Geneva the Cybercrime Bill to assess its com- Agreement that was signed between pliance with and to amend it to bring Guyana and Venezuela more than 50 it into line and constitutional guaran- years ago. tees of freedom of expression”. CLD said St. Vincent and the Jamaica Grenadines is preparing to pass a The United States Embassy in King- Cybercrime Bill, which criminalizes ston, Jamaica said that all interview a wide range of activities, including dates for nonimmigrant visas have defamation, obtaining information been exhausted for the rest of the without lawful excuse and cyberbul- year. lying. 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Garvey, a medical doc- first national hero. a wrong.” tor and youngest son of Marcus According to the Washing- Dr. Nelson said this “wrong” Mosiah Garvey, lawyers from ton, D.C.-based Institute of has “long been a thorn in Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Caribbean Studies (ICS), Car- the side of people of African Feld, LLP, who have been advis- ibbean Diaspora organiza- descent and especially Carib- ing the family on a pro bono tions signing on the campaign bean Americans, whose ances- basis, along with longtime advo- include Caribbean Georgia; tors immigrated to the U.S. cate, Justin Hansford, a St. Louis Caribbean American Advance- through Ellis Island [in New University law professor and the ment Foundation; Caribbean York] almost 100 years ago.” Harvard University Democracy In this Aug. 1922 fi le photo, Marcus Garvey is shown in a Political Action Committee; Nelson said the campaign Project Fellow were expected to military uniform as the “Provisional President of Africa” dur- Foundation for the Exonera- builds on activities, over the celebrate Garvey’s birthday with ing a parade on the opening day of the annual Convention tion of Marcus Garvey; Jamai- past two decades, organized by a kick-off of the campaign in of the Negro Peoples of the World at Lenox Avenue in Har- ca Association of Maryland; the Universal Negro Improve- support of the petition. lem, New York City. 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Grades: Nursery (3) to 8th Grade Organization of American States (OAS) Secretary General Luis Almagro Common Core Curriculum Daily After School Program until 6:00 PM speaks to the media during a news conference at the 45th OAS General Title I Program / Guidance Counselor Bus Transportation Grades K to 6 Assembly, Tuesday June 16, 2015, in Washington. Aquinas Honor Program Free Breakfast Daily 7:30 AM Physical Education Department of ED Lunch Service Technology Air Conditioned Computer & Science Labs Action needed to guarantee Music Air Conditioned Classrooms Grades 6 to 8 Band Grades 1-8 Smart Boards in EVERY Classroom American Sign Language Grades 2-8 Chromebook for all students in Grades 3, 4, & 5 elections in Haiti: OAS Weekly After School Clubs IPads in Nursery to Kindergarten Classrooms By Nelson A. King stakeholders, including Parliamentar- Registration now ongoing for Grades Nursery to 7 The Permanent Council of the Organ- ians and those provisionally govern- Call 718-377-1800 for Registration Details ization of American States (OAS) has ing the country, to fully assume their BRING THIS AD & GET $50 OFF REGISTRATION FEE!! called on all Haitian political and social responsibilities towards the nation,” the actors to fully “assume their responsi- OAS secretary general continued. “The bilities and take all necessary measures interests of the Haitian people must to conclude the electoral process by supersede partisan interests. Every holding free, fair and transparent elec- effort should be made for the presi- tions in Oct. 9.” dential, legislative and local elections Eye Specialists In a decision adopted unanimously to be held without delay and in a calm on Thursday, the Council called on atmosphere.” Reich Center “appropriate Haitian authorities to take The United States’ Haiti Special the decisions on provisional govern- Coordinator Kenneth Merten also vis- ance, in accordance with Article 7 of the ited Haiti last month to further the U.S. for Eye Care Feb. 5, 2016 Accord, so as to promote government support for “credible and Raymond Reich MD., Isaac Reich, MD. the holding of general elections at the fair elections.” established dates. The State Department said Merten “That, consistent with the Inter- had arrived in Haiti “to discuss the Protect Your Precious Eyesight American Democratic Charter, and at urgent need for elected representatives the request of the authorities in Haiti, at all levels of government.” THE SKILLS YOU NEED the Permanent Council will remain Merten met with members of the THE WISE JUDGEMENT YOU WANT seized of the situation for strengthen- Provisional Electoral Council and other THE NAME YOU TRUST ing the electoral institutions and proc- stakeholders key to a return of constitu- esses in that country,” the declaration tional order in Haiti, the State Depart- said. ment. Last month, OAS Secretary General, Meantime, the United Nations and its Luis Almagro, expressed deep concern partners in Haiti have expressed “deep over what he described as the demon- regret” that for the fourth time in as strated inability of Haitian parliamen- many weeks the Haiti National Assem- tarians to meet in the National Assem- bly is unable to deliberate on the provi- bly to decide on how best to guarantee sional governance arrangements. institutional stability and encourage the In a joint statement, the Special Rep- COMPREHENSIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY continuation of the electoral process. resentative of the Secretary-General in MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT OF ALL EYE DISORDERS “Given the importance of the chal- Haiti and Head of the UN Stabilization lenges and the serious risks to the coun- Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), Sandra try’s stability, it is particularly troubling Honoré, and the other members of that the meeting of the National Assem- the international community in Haiti bly set for yesterday, July 14, was can- represented in the “Core Group” (the celled, once again, due to a failure to ambassadors of Brazil, Canada, France, reach quorum,” Almagro said. 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Adams greet nation- Dressed in vivid costumes, lined the streets to watch rep- als along the parade route. artists of the Asia segment such resentatives carry colorful flags Photo by Tangerine Clarke as Aziz Peerazasda’s traditional from around the world, accom- Pakistani folk songs, JennyLu- panied by Kaisokan Moko Jum- tural festival of dance, music na & Dolunay’s Turkish songs Guyana contingent carries a banner of the country’s 50th bies, and Stilt Walkers from and presentations. and Rhythm Tolee -Punjabi Independence Anniversary. Photo by Tangerine Clarke Tropicalfete Inc, as nationals Set against the backdrop of Dance, were all delightful. showed pride and enjoyment at flags, which decorated the gar- The diversity of the cele- the day of friendship. den of Borough Hall Park, from brants rang true, as many like whose celebration focused on entities making one.” Borough President Adams the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, Tropical Image Dance Compa- unity and combating violence, “If we do not use that ‘hyphen’ who led the parade stepped Africa and other continents, ny that spiced up the evening delighted in the presentation, that connects us, we would from behind his banner and the cultural performances pro- with a superb Salsa, Mambo, stating that the day was very take away from our uniqueness greeted excited marchers. vided a unique blend of tradi- Bachata. important. of our product in America. 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It said the audit was York Rosema- performed to assess the extent of compli- rie Welsh (fourth Continued from page 26 ance with finance regulations and other from left) with oth- inimical to interests of the Consulate Gen- rules governing public sector expenditure. er Grenadians at eral and the government and people of St. The report said that because of disor- the Kirani James Vincent and the Grenadines.” ganization and lack of “important” sup- watch party in New York. In the wake of the scandal, Opposition porting documents, the scope of the audit www.grenadiancon- Leader, Arnhim Eustace, called on the was “limited,” adding that “as such, sig- nection.com government to overhaul the New York nificant errors and irregularities may not Consulate General, stating that the nega- have been detected.” tive image of the New York Consulate Significant findings of the audit, how- By Rosemarie Welsh ward to the finish line. General must be immediately changed. ever, pointed to, among other things, “sev- The Tri-island State of Grenada, Kirani went on to finish the men’s That “overhaul”, Eustace, a former eral shortcomings highlighted in the pre- Carriacou and Petite Martinique which 400m final with a 43.76 seconds, prime minister, said should involve Wal- vious audit report” not being addressed; is usually identified by a dot on the bringing home the Olympic silver ters, saying that the alleged “scandal” had quarterly allotment remitted to the Con- map has gained significant momen- medal for Grenada, while Bralon com- taken place on his watch. sulate not transmitted on a timely basis; tum and created history by having two pleted the men’s 400-meter final in Additionally, during a town hall meet- no monthly expenditure summary to track blazers compete in the men’s 44.45 seconds. ing at the Friends of Crown Heights Edu- reflect the expenditure incurred for the 400-meter Olympic finals on Sunday, We salute the Spice Boys for mas- cational Center in Brooklyn in May 2014, period under review; and no bank rec- Aug. 14, 2016. tering this event that contributed to Eustace and Opposition Member of Parlia- onciliation statements prepared for the Defending his championship, Kirani the fastest time in Olympic history of ment for Central Kingstown, Sen. Maj. St. operating and passport accounts for the established the tone for the 400-meter the Men’s 400-meter race. Also per- Clair Leacock, accused the government of same period. final by leading the semifinals in his formances in decathlon of Kurt Felix corruption and of running an inefficient But, even with Augustus’ long depar- season-best 44.02 seconds. Bralon Taplin and Lindon Victor, our swimmers, economy. ture, Vincentians, in some quarters in the with his fourth-fastest qualifying time, Corey Olliverre and Oreoluwa Chere- Leacock was particularly scathing in Big Apple, have reportedly been displeased won the third heat in 44.44 seconds. bin and to our 400 meter specialist his attack, pointing to two documents, with Walters’ performance. Some also Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016 will always be Kanika Beckles. “Report of the Director of Audit” and said he was “heavy-handed” in dealing a memorable day for Grenadians in the We laud all our athletes who par- “Audit New York Consulate” to corrobo- with Augustus’ successor, Sehon Mar- diaspora and friends and supporters of ticipated in the Rio Olympics 2016 and rate his allegations. shall, who, himself, had received a “hot Team Grenada, as we flocked the Trop- for continuing the fine tradition of Caribbean Life had received a copy of baptism” prior to his appointment for ical Paradise Ballroom in New York to showing the world the depth of world both documents and noted that, in the condescendingly referring, on local radio, witness the repetition of history once class talents and athletes our country latter, the Office of the Director of Audit in as a talk show host, to some nationals in again. It was such a testament to wit- possesses. 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These individuals will represent the best of the Caribbean diaspora working in a diversity of fi elds: from education, fi nance, and non-profi t to manufacturing, media, and retail and everything in between. We will honor Caribbean Americans who, through perseverance and hard work, have realized the American dream and who have brought a sense of Caribbean pride along with them. If you want to nominate a Caribbean American who has shown outstanding achievements in his or her fi eld, and who resides or works in New York, please fi ll out the form & mail it to us before August 30, 2016. You can also submit your nomination online at www.CaribbeanLifeNews.com/nominate. We will contact you before September 26, 2016 if your candidate is selected. 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Reggae fans got a history lesson while they rocked to the iconic musical style at Reggae on the Boardwalk on Aug. 14. Disc jockeys spun styles includ- ing early “roots” reggae and the drum- and bass-heavy dub — but the best part was learn- ing how they all fit together from iconic record producer Jack Scorpio, according to one fan. “He gave so much informa- tion about some artists, music styles, and his love and passion for music,” said Norma Forbes Cool drinks: Assata Chap- who grew up listening to reg- man serving free samples of gae in her native Jamaica. “It Jamaican Beverage TING, to was a history lesson. He said the public. Photo by Angel Zayas a whole lot that I didn’t know about reggae.” The whole day really reso- Columbia University radio nated with Forbes, she said. personality Carter Van Pelt “It’s my roots. I grew up started the free, four-part event around music,” said Forbes. Hey Mr. DJ: A deejay putting on classic tunes for boardwalk revelers at the Reggae on the in 2010, bringing authentic “I’ve been listening to music all Boardwalk in Coney Island on Aug.14. Photo by Angel Zayas “sound systems” (disc jockey my life — it’s my passion and collectives playing traditional my weakness.” will give back to the organizers Forbes. “I hope that people con- support that we can.” Jamaican music) onto the pub- Forbes, who plans to return to ensure more frequent events tribute to this event because “Reggae on the Boardwalk” lic stage. This year concert- next month for the series’s in the future. it’s free — we don’t have to pay. at the Riegelmann Boardwalk goers even got to sample free fourth and final installment of “The vibe was good — I They do it all out of support (Surf Avenue at W. 21st Street). Caribbean beverages. the summer, hopes that guests want to see more people,” said and we have to give it all the 3–7 pm on Sept. 4. Free. K?<D<;@:8C;@I<:KFIP=FI9IFFBCPE 8L;@FCF>P @EK B Caribbean Life, August 19-25, 2016 35 36 Caribbean Life, August 19-25, 2016 BQ BQ Caribbean Life, August 19-25, 2016 37 Jamaica mines gold in most diverse Olympics ever The Rio Olympics opened on Aug. 5 but for Jamaicans the quadrennial games really Inside Life started on Aug. 10, four days after the population celebrated By Vinette K. Pryce the 54th anniversary of inde- pendence. That was the day their 63-member delegation of that gold is the signature swath since 2004 when Usain Bolt athletes headed south to Rio of the tri-color banner to brand entered the arena. And on this de Janeiro, Brazil to mine gold Jamaica. go-round the superstar retained and other precious nuggets. It is the marker to the X that the glory for the third time and Jamaicans have been com- symbolizes more than sunshine in the process emerged the one peting in the Olympics since but the genius of the green and only athlete to ever achieve 1948. With 15 Olympiads of and fertile island governed by a a three-time Olympic gold for medaling they have become a majority Black people. winning the premiere sporting crowd-pleaser spectators love And although the USA holds event. to bet on. the record of winning 17 of Bolt lit up Olympic Stadium On their first outing in Lon- the 27 gold medals presented Maracana just by strolling onto don, England they took one for clinching the shortest and the field. Britain’s James Dasaolu, left, stands beside Jamaica’s Usain gold and two silver medals. fastest track and field sport in Probably the most celebrated Bolt before a men’s 100-meter heat during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic They have never competed the Olympics, Jamaicans have athlete on the field, along with stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016. without taking a medal home. become the gold standard for all-time greatest swimming Associated Press / Matt Dunham In 2008, their biggest haul of the 100m race and spoiler to U.S. champion and 23-time gold medals found them with US triumphs. medal winner Michael Phelps half a dozen shiny, gold nug- Perhaps, Carl Lewis and they are the superstars of the Rocket.” She managed to be field that we could claim two gets. Jesse Owens are the most dis- 2016 Olympics. among the triumvirate seeking of the three medals on offer in They were the pride of the tinguished sprinters to win Bolt’s female equal, Shelly the title winning a bronze. one of the marquee events at Caribbean. But when they the coveted claim to victories. Fraser-Pryce has been a win- The two-time fastest woman the Olympics,” Olivia “Babsy” snatched 12 medals at the 2012 Owens in 1936 blazed glory to ning gold medalist through on the planet clocked seconds Grange, Jamaica’s Minister of London Olympics — four gold, the disdain of German, Nazi- two Olympics. behind Thompson’s 10.71 cross- Culture, Gender, Entertain- four silver and four bronze they leader Adolf Hitler. On her third effort she was ing the line at 10.86. ment and Sports said. upped their repute for a 50th Much later in 1984 and 1988, dethroned by Elaine Thomp- “By winning gold and bronze, “The baton passed to her anniversary of independence Lewis championed the race. son, a fellow national. Elaine and Shelly-Ann have friend, training partner and staging. Jamaicans have shut-out However, all was not lost demonstrated to the world the compatriot, means that the Significant to the world is every country’s best sprinters on Jamaica’s acclaimed “Pocket strength of Jamaican track and Continued on Page 45 38 Caribbean Life, August 19-25, 2016 BQ ENTERTAINMENT FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT, GO TO CARIBBEANLIFENEWS.COM/ENTERTAINMENT Candace Samuel portrays “Pixies.” ‘Wings of Wonder’ By Nelson A. King Last year, the Brooklyn-based Vin- centian mas band Mas Productions Unlimited lured “International Treas- ures” in its West Indian American Day Carnival Parade production, but this year it is flying with the “Wings of Wonder,” said Wesley Millington who hails from Sion Hill, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, as he prepares children masqueraders Monday night for a pho- ‘MAMA THIS to-shoot at the mas camp on Rockaway Continued on Page 40 Mrs. America Pageant IS MAS’ By Tangerine Clarke Mrs. Georgia America 2016, Onica Japanese-born reveler Yuko Nakamura in pomegranate from the nature section of “Mama This is Mas.” Blaize, is the first Caribbean American Photo by Tangerine Clarke to win the title in the history of the Peach state, and the first Guyanese- born who will compete among 52 equal- Kenneth Antoine returns mas to its glory days ly beautiful and talented women at the national pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada, By Tangerine Clarke up revelers. revelers. on Aug. 27. Costume designer Kenneth Anto- His portrayal of “Mama This Is His passion runs deep for design- Blaize, the daughter of popular Guy- ine will return mas to its glory days Mas” will place emphasis on his jun- ing, and it shows in the tireless work anese promoter, Wendy Williams, and where revelers will wear more than ior Mas band this year, with a themed that he puts into wire bending, creas- the second black woman to vie in the just beads and feathers, and naked- Aztec nation of revelers dressed as ing, and etching, to ensure each cos- Mrs. America Pageant, was crowned ness, as he readies Antoine Interna- goddesses, farmers, nature, warriors, tume is complete to perfection, as Miss Guyana USA 1994 at age 17, told tional to celebrate 25 years on East- Mongolians and Africans. seen on the walls, and on models at Caribbean Life at a cricket match in ern Parkway, this Labor Day. Antoine’s lower-level mas camp at his mas camp who dressed up to be Basely Park on Aug. 13, that she is “The true art and culture of mas 245 East 34th St., between Church photographed by Caribbean Life. super blessed to compete at the national is dying. It is not being showcased and Snyder avenues in Brooklyn, Antoine said he has won titles pageant, and thanked her family and as it should,” contended the artisan showcases costumes which tell the in every completion, except for the God, who she said have always influ- who plans to design pieces that will story of the colorful culture, that Junior Large band crown, which he enced her life. show the beauty of carnival with the designer wants to pass down to aims to capture at the 49th West “I am happy to represent my heritage creations that are designed to cover- future generations of designers and Continued on Page 40 Continued on Page 40 BQ Caribbean Life, August 19-25, 2016 39 GLORY DAYS OF MAS ON THE PARKWAY Continued from page 39 Indian American Day Carnival in Brooklyn. TOP 10 “It I win in this category, I SINGLES would have won in every cat- egory on the Parkway,” said the master costume designer, whose rich colorful costumes 1 Cheap Thrills are accessorize with wide head- Sia Feat. Sean Paul pieces. This is What You Came For To celebrate his 25th anni- 2 Calvin Harris feat. Rihanna versary, kiddies will receive free costumes to mass in certain Ride 3 sections of the band, expected twenty one pilots to attract some 200 masquer- aders. One Dance 4 Drake Feat. WizKid & Kyla A $25.00 fee will go towards snacks for the kids on the Park- way. 5 Can’t Stop the Feeling! Justin Timberlake The adult band this year will be toned down but will show- 6 Send My Love case elements of his theme, he Adele said, with just five sections. All Don’t Let Me Down costumes cost $200. 7 The Chainsmokers Feat. Daya Antoine International Mas camp is opened from Monday 8 Just Like Fire to Friday, 5 pm to 11 pm, and P!nk Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to midnight, and could be Needed Me Antoine joins Amanda Borel, Khari Codogan, Yuko Nakamura of Japan, Adriana Lewis and 9 Rihanna reached by calling 347-303- Michelle Russel and Tehan Borel to showcase some of his creations. 7857. Photo by Tangerine Clarke Cold Water 10 Major Lazor TOP 10 Wings Caribbean beauty ALBUMS Continued from page 39 Continued from page 39 Parkway in Brooklyn. and culture, and going to Mrs. “They all have wings, and America pageant means the nobody ever saw them,” added world to me,” said the 39-year Suicide Squad: The Album 1 Soundtrack Millington in an exclusive Car- old beauty queen, who added ibbean Life interview. “So, you that she is honored to wear are left to wonder what they the crown as Mrs. Georgia. 2 Unleashed Skillet look like.” Blaize’s 18-year old daugh- With the annual participa- ter, Ariana who also competes If I’m Honest tion of the Belizean New York in pageants, expressed her 3 Blake Shelton Committee, Millington said Lauryn Formey portrays wish to see her mother on “Wings of Wonder” will com- “Sprite.” Photo by Nelson A. King stage, since she was not yet 4 Love Remains Hillary Scott & The Scott Family pete in the Junior Carnival, born when her mother start- with four sections — three welcome. “Masqueraders come ed competing in pageants 20 5 Blurryface girls and one boy — with about from all over. We don’t dis- years ago. As such, Ariana twnty one pilots 15-20 masqueraders in each criminate.” signed-up Mrs. Blaize who section. He said veteran Vincentian went on to capture the title to Major Key 6 DJ Khaled The girls’ sections are: Fair- mas producer Ricardo “Puzzle” the glee of her daughter. Mrs. Georgia America, On- ies, Sprite and Pixes. Elf is the Grant, as in previous years, “It is important being mar- age.ica BlaizeMy husband in Baisley has Trinidad Park, lone boy section. is assisting with the produc- ried, and to put Christ first, andQueens. Grenadian ancestry.” 7 XX O.A.R. Millington said Mas Produc- tion, along with members of but it is also great that Mrs. She has Photo been by Tangerine married Clarke to tions Unlimited will also com- the band. America gives people like me Brian Blaize, her husband for 8 Immortalized pete in the Junior King, Junior “Hopefully, we’ll have a few the opportunity to showcase 16 years, someone she calls Disturbed Queen and Individual Charac- kids, and have fun,” Millington the institution of marriage,” amazing. They are the parents ters competition. said. “Registration is picking said the deeply spiritual beau- of three children. 9 Now 59 Various Artists “This is just, basically, to up.” ty who migrated to America Blaize, is a public health keep the kids involved in the He said D One Entertain- with her parents when she advisor at the Centers for culture,” said Millington, ment will provide pulsating was just two years old, and Disease Control and Preven- 10 Lemonade Beyonce whose band has been compet- Caribbean vibes to masquerad- lived in Miami before moving tion in Georgia where she is ing in the West Indian Ameri- ers during the Junior Carnival. to Georgia. pleased to serve. can Day Carnival Parade for Millington said some of his “Every summer I visited my “God has given me differ- the past 24 years. “Most of masqueraders will participate homeland so I know my cul- ent segments in my life where the kids are born here [in the in Vincy Day USA in Long ture and heritage very well. I constantly touch lives,” said United States], of Caribbean Island this Saturday, Aug. 20 Going back every year gives Blaize, owner of Nic B Cos- parentage.” and at the SVG-Martha’s Vine- me an opportunity to show- metics, (www.nicbcosmetics. “Masqueraders can expect a yard Cultural Showcase in case my culture to my Ameri- com), and an advocate for the good show, lots of fun,” he Massachusetts the following can-born children, whose par- rights of children abused by added, disclosing that all are Saturday, Aug. 27. ents are of Caribbean herit- the foster care system. 40 Caribbean Life, August 19-25, 2016 BQ Wily Texas Ranger tracks sibling bank robbers hatches a plan to rob Texas Midlands branches until “Hell or High Water” they’ve raised the amount Excellent (4 stars) needed to retire the debt. The Rated R for graphic vio- two proceed to embark on a lence, pervasive profanity spree aimed solely at the ava- and brief sexuality ricious institution that had Running time: 102 min- taken advantage of their very utes vulnerable mom. Studio: Film 44 / Sidney However, the heists soon Kimmel Entertainment / come to the attention of the Lionsgate / OddLot Enter- Texas Rangers, and the case is tainment assigned to Marcus Hamilton Distributor: CBS Films (Jeff Bridges) a wily old veteran weeks away from retirement. It’s not long before he and his By Kam Williams half-breed Comanche partner Tanner (Ben Foster) and (Gil Birmingham) are on the Toby Howard (Chris Pine) are pair’s trail. siblings but about as different Thus unfolds Hell or High as night and day. The former is Water, a captivating, cat-and- impulsive, reckless and socio- mouse crime thriller direct- pathic, a combination which Ben Foster and Chris Pine in “Hell or High Water.” ed by Brit David Mackenzie helps explain why he’s spent a (Starred Up). Between Taylor long stretch in prison for a vio- Sheridan’s (Sicario) engaging, lent crime. By comparison, his ill mother. So, it’s no surprise mortgage on her cattle ranch “Come hell or high water.” character-driven script and a younger brother is a relatively that upon his mom’s recent for a pittance. Consequently, a Toby wants to save the prop- plethora of powerful perform- stable, sensitive and chivalrous demise, she cut that ne’er-do- predatory lending institution erty and sign it over to his ances by Jeff Bridges and com- soul. well black sheep of the family is holding a lien on land which boys. Trouble is, he can’t raise pany, this bona fide sleeper While Tanner was behind out of her will entirely, leaving Toby has just learned is sitting the cash. The dilemma has would be generating tons of bars, divorced Toby has divided her sizable estate to her only atop a fortune in untapped oil him considering breaking the Oscar buzz if it hadn’t been his time between raising his honorable offspring. reserves. But unless the note is law for the first time in his released in the dog days of two sons (John Paul Howard Unfortunately, a shady loan paid off by Friday, Texas Mid- life. August. and Christopher W. Garcia) officer (Richard Christie) had lands bank will follow through Enlisting the assistance of A neo-noir masterpiece not and caring for his terminally- duped her into taking a reverse on its threat to foreclose, his just-paroled brother, he to be missed! Lee. Cast includes Ernie Hud- Hell or High Water (R for Independent & Foreign Films son, W. Earl Brown and Ster- graphic violence, pervasive ling K. Brown. profanity and brief sexuality) Billionaire Ransom (Unrat- A Tale of Love and Dark- Modern Western chronicling ed) Survival saga set on a ness (PG-13 for mature themes the cat-and-mouse pursuit of remote island where a boot and disturbing, violent images) a couple of siblings (Chris Pine camp for spoiled-rotten rich Kam’s Kapsules Natalie Portman wrote, direct- and Ben Foster) on a bank-rob- kids is taken hostage by a ed and stars in this adaptation bing spree by an aging Texas gang of kidnappers. With Jer- By Kam Williams of Amos Oz’s (Amir Tessler) Ranger (Jeff Bridges) and his emy Sumpter, Phoebe Tonkin, memoir about growing up Jew- half-breed partner (Gil Bir- Sebastian Koch and Ashley ish in Jerusalem prior to Israeli mingham). Featuring Kevin Walters. Making a Killing: Guns, acter in this coming-of-age statehood. With Shira Haas, Rankin, Katy Mixon and Dale Imperium (R for pervasive Greed and the NRA (Unrated) comedy about a 13-year-old, Ohad Knoller and Makram Dickey. profanity) Crime thriller about Constitutional law documen- African-American’s adjustment Khoury). (In Hebrew with sub- Kubo and the Two Strings an idealistic FBI agent (Dan- tary asserting that the National to life in Germany after his titles) (PG for action, mature iel Radcliffe) who goes under- Rifle Association lobbies to pre- father (Craig Robinson) takes themes, scary images and cover to infiltrate a radical, vent the passage of sensible a job in Heidelberg as a pro BIG BUDGET FILMS peril) Animated fantasy, set in white supremacist group. Cast gun legislation more for the soccer coach. With Carla Juri, Ben-Hur (PG-13 for violence ancient Japan, about a young includes Toni Collette, Tracy sake of profit than to protect Lina Keller and Jakub Gierszal. and disturbing images) Remake boy (Art Parkinson) who must Letts and Sam Trammell. citizens’ Second Amendment. (In English and German with of 11 Oscar-winning classic, locate a magical suit of armor Kampai: For the Love of rights. subtitles) a faith-based tale of revenge worn by his fallen samurai Sake (Unrated) Foodie docu- Mia Madre (R for profan- The People vs. Fritz Bauer revolving around a prince (Jack father to defeat an inadvert- mentary exploring the critical ity) Bittersweet dramedy, set in (R for sexuality) Historical Huston) forced into slavery ently-revived, evil spirit with contribution of rice wine to Rome, revolving around a film drama, set in 1957, revolving after being falsely accused of a vengeful agenda. Voice Japanese cuisine. With com- director’s (Margherita Buy) around the German Attorney treason by his adopted brother cast includes Charlize Ther- mentary by sake experts John attempt to care for her termi- General (Burghart Klauszner) (Toby Kebbell), an officer in on, Matthew McConaughey, Gauntner, Philip Harper and nally-ill mother (Giulia Laz- who brought Nazi war crimi- the Roman army. With Morgan Ralph Fiennes, Rooney Mara Kosuke Kuji. (In English and zarini) while shooting a movie nal Adolf Eichmann (Michael Freeman, Rodrigo Santoro and and George Takei. Japanese with subtitles) with a disappointing leading Schenk) to justice. With Rudi- Nazanin Boniadi. War Dogs (R for drug use, Lo and Behold, Reveries of man (John Turturro). With ger Klink, Andrej Kamnsky and Collide (PG-13 for violence, sexual references and pervasive the Connected World (PG-13 writer / director Nanni Moretti, Jorg Schuttauf. (In English, profanity, sexuality and drug profanity) Fact-based tale about for mature themes and brief Beatrice Mancini and Stefano German, Yiddish and Spanish use) Action thriller about a a couple of young businessmen profanity) Cyber documentary Abbati. (In English, Italian and with subtitles) couple of American tourists (Miles Teller and Jonah Hill) examining the impact of the French with subtitles) Spaceman (R for drug use (Nicholas Hoult and Felic- who get more than they bar- internet on humanity. Fea- Morris from America (R for and pervasive profanity) Josh ity Jones) backpacking across gained for after landing a $300 turing commentary by Elon sexuality, brief nudity, teen Duhamel handles the title role Europe who end up on the run million contract to arm Ameri- Musk, Lawrence Krauss, Kevin drug use and partying, and in this biopic chronicling the from drug smugglers in Ger- ca’s allies in Afghanistan. With Mitnick and Lucianne Walko- pervasive profanity) Markees life after baseball of eccentric many. With Anthony Hopkins, Ana de Armas, Barry Living- wicz. Christmas plays the title char- Boston Red Sox pitcher Bill Ben Kingsley and Nadia Hilker. ston and Bradley Cooper. BQ Caribbean Life, August 19-25, 2016 41 ADVERTORIAL TOP DRIVER DISTRACTIONS Using mobile phones phone conversations. The haps they’re checking out chewing gum at the same a rest area and spend 10 Leading the list of the use of a hands-free device a house in a new neighbor- time may want to avoid minutes snacking there top distractions behind the does not lower distraction hood or thought they saw eating while driving. The before resuming the wheel are mobile phones. levels. The percentage of someone they knew on the majority of foods require a trip. vehicle crashes and near- street corner. It can be easy person’s hands to be taken Phones now do more than Reading just place calls, and driv- crashes attributed to di- to veer into the direction off of the wheel and their ers often cannot pull away aling is nearly identical your eyes are focused, caus- eyes to be diverted from the Glancing at an adver- from their phones, even to the number associated ing an accident. In addition road. Reaching in the back tisement, updating a Fa- when driving. According to with talking or listening. to trying to stay focused on seat to share some French cebook status or reading the road, some drivers pre- fries with the kids is also a book are all activities the California Department Daydreaming of Motor Vehicles, studies fer the help of lane depar- distracting. that should be avoided have shown that driving Many people will admit ture warning systems. Try to eat meals before when driving. Even pour- to daydreaming behind getting in the car. For ing over a traffic map or performance is lowered Eating and the level of distraction the wheel or looking at a those who must snack consulting the digital is higher for drivers who person or object outside of Those who haven’t quite while en route, take a display of a GPS system are heavily engaged in cell the car for too long. Per- mastered walking and moment to pull over at can be distracting. 42 Caribbean Life, August 19-25, 2016 BQ SPORTS FOR MORE SPORTS, GO TO CARIBBEANLIFENEWS.COM/SPORTS Djhal Kelly #10 (St. Kitts & Nevis) and Josh Charles #16 (Grenada) battle for the ball. Keith Dawson Benna, Spice Boys reach semi-finals By John Melbourne The 2016 New York Caribbean Cup soccer championship continued last Sunday with Team Antigua and Barbuda defeating Team St. Kitts and Nevis 4-1 and Spice Boys defeating Team St. Kitts and Nevis 5-4. And for the first time this 25th anniversary season, the referees were forced to stop the games midway through each half to take water breaks. After 35 minutes of action, the scores BOLT SHINES remained locked at zero when the Lucians broke the dead lock from a free kick. Kicking towards the Flatlands goal, the referee awarded St. Lucia a free kick just outside the 18-yard box. Leigh Mar- cellin found Thurston Joseph in the heart of the Benna Boys defense and was able Continued on Page 44 BRIGHT Bolt statute Jamaica’s Usain Bolt celebrates after winning gold in the men’s 100-meter fi nal during the athletics com- petitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016. Associated Press / Lee Jin-man to be erected Jamaican sprinter wins another gold in Olympic 100 By Azad Ali By Eddie Pells swan song in the Olympic 100 meters “It was brilliant,” Bolt said. “I A statute of legendary Jamaican RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Usain Sunday night was a no-doubt- didn’t go so fast but I’m so happy I sprinter Usain Bolt has been built Bolt sauntered onto the track, er — a pedestrian-by-his-stand- won. I told you guys I was going to and is ready to be erected in the stretched out his arms and waved his ards 9.81-second sprint down the do it.” historic Falmouth Square (Water hands, signaling for more applause. straightaway, but not so slow that he He won his record-setting third Square) in Trelawny, Jamaica. He knew exactly how this night couldn’t take time to point at his own straight title in track’s featured event Bolt, who turns 30 on Aug. 21, was going to go. chest with his thumb a step before he and his seventh Olympic gold. was born in the rural community The sprinter-turned-showman’s crossed the finish line. Continued on Page 44 Continued on Page 44 BQ Caribbean Life, August 19-25, 2016 43 Carib Cup Continued from page 43 to drive the ball home. It did not take long for the Benna Boys to respond by way of an Okeem Challenger free kick that somehow sneaked through the Lucian defense and eluded goalkeeper Chad Amari Phillip. Perhaps attributed to the hot and humid conditions but Team Antigua and Barbuda played rather subdued this afternoon. Not their hustling, hard talking game we’ve become accus- tomed to this season. Anyway there was no further scoring as the teams went to the break tied at one apiece. Right after the whistle to kick off the second half, Leigh Marcellin com- mitted the unthinkable. He was called for a dangerous tackle and without hesitation was immediately red-carded by the referee. Team St. Lucia paid almost immedi- ately for Marcellin’s indiscretion when Eugene Kirwan picked up a long ball down the right side and his cross over Jamaicans celebrate Usain Bolt, of Jamaica, after he won the men’s 100-meter fi nal during the 2016 Summer the middle found the head of Peter Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, as they watch the race on a big screen in Half Way Tree in Kingston, Jamaica, Sunday, Byers to give Team Antigua and Bar- Aug. 14, 2016. Associated Press / Collin Reid buda a 2-1 advantage. Shortly after, Kirwan got the first of his two goals when he turned inside on defender Kerwin Edwin and his USAIN BOLT IN FULL STRIDE IN RIO left-footed shot had Phillip beaten all ends up. Continued from page 43 Speaking of world records — a few away,’’’ he said. Goal number four for the Benna minutes before Bolt’s race, world cham- Churning his legs to gradually build Boys and the second for Kirwan He has already swept aside pretty pion Wayde van Niekerk of South Africa up speed, he eventually caught Gatlin occurred when Phillip illegally han- much every sprinter who had any claim eclipsed what many thought was the with about 40 meters left and took it dled a ball inside the six-yard box and on being the greatest. most-unbreakable mark in the book — to warp speed. The rest was a matter Kirwan scored on the resulting indi- So, on a muggy night in Rio, Bolt took Michael Johnson’s 17-year-old run of of how hard he wanted to run to the rect kick. aim at Michael Phelps and the Olympics 43.18 seconds in 400 meters. line. The Benna Boys will now face the themselves, shoving the swimmer and Running out of Lane 8, where the “From the start, really,” Bolt said, winner of next week’s Team Haiti vs all his 23 medals to the background and lag puts him well in front of the rest of when asked when he knew he was going Team Guyana quarter final in the Aug. making this official: The Bolt Games the field, van Niekerk never saw a soul to win. “When I got going, got to about 28, 2016 semi-final. have begun. — crossing in 43.03 and only glancing 50 meters, I was all right. I could tell I The excitement in game two between “I told you guys I wanted to set to his left when he approached the line was going to catch him.” Team Grenada and Team St. Kitts and myself apart from everybody else,” Bolt to peer at the clock, which showed him Gatlin made Bolt work for it, the Nevis did not really take place until the said. “This is the Olympics that I have what he had done. way he has for the past four years. He dreaded penalty shootout. to do it at.” “Usain Bolt will be retiring soon, but said the short turnaround between the Both teams actually came close to Bolt beat American Justin Gatlin, this could be the next star of the sport,” semifinal and final sapped his strength, scoring on several occasions during who was greeted by the fans with rau- Johnson said during his commentary and Bolt agreed. the 90 minutes of regular time but at cous boos, by .08 seconds. Andre de on BBC. “First time we’ve had to jog to the the final whistle, the scores remained Grasse of Canada took the bronze. But Bolt isn’t done quite yet. warmup area to get ready for the final,” tied 0-0. Bolt has a chance for two more golds The 6-foot-5 sprinter / celebrity over- Bolt said. On the very first shot in the ‘Penalty — in his favorite race, Thursday’s 200 came his typically slow unfurling from Gatlin finished with silver to go with Shootout’ Spice Boys goalkeeper Ken final, where he has pronounced he’ll be the blocks — he was second-to-last his 2004 gold and 2102 bronze and, at Searles came up big by saving Aiden gunning for the world record, then the after the break. 34, became the oldest man to win a Nurse’s penalty kick. 4x100 relay Saturday night. “I just said, ‘Take your time, and chip medal in a non-relay sprint. Things really got tense with the shootout tied at three apiece. Up stepped goalkeeper Ken Searles for Team Grenada’s fourth penalty kick. However, Kittishian goalkeeper Malik Bolt’s Olympic Boulevard Liburd would not be embarrassed by his opposite number and blocked the shot to keep the PK level. Continued from page 43 honor of other outstanding Trelawny After the regulation five shots, the of Sherwood Content in Trelawny, athletes. shootout was tied 4-4, so the contest about l0 miles from Falmouth, capi- The road will be named the Olym- went into sudden death shootout. With tal of the parish. pic Boulevard. sudden death locked at two apiece, The statue is expected to go up Bolt, the world’s faster man is a Spice Boys goalkeeper Ken Searles soon after Bolt’s expected exploits on six-time time Olympic gold medalist, came up big once more by blocking the track at the Rio Olympics in Rio who set a 100-meter world record in Devonte Fahie’s shot. That meant if de Janeiro. 2009. Team Grenada scored their next pen- There are also plans afoot to name He will compete in the 100m, alty shot they would be in the Aug. the Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium 200m, and 4x100m relay later this Jamaica’s sprinter Usain Bolt is pic- 28 semifinals. Up stepped Raymond in Bolt’s honor and a section of the month at the Rio Olympics now tured with the Order of Jamaica. Alleyne calmly to bury the shot to send roadway leading to the facility in underway in Brazil. Associated Press / Collin Reid, File the Spice Boys to the semifinals. 44 Caribbean Life, August 19-25, 2016 BQ “The honor of representing Muslims and Black women is Summer Olympics not one I take lightly” Muham- mad reportedly said. Continued from page 38 — who raised her — migrated An American fencing cham- title remains in Jamaica. Well from Belize also scores anoth- pion, the New Jersey athlete is done to the both of them.” er victory for successful and turning heads in Rio. Committed to taking home achieving emigrants. Another 30-year-old achiever 11 medals, Jamaicans have Douglas has been a worthy is Michelle Carter. She brought been fierce competitors in gold-getter since 2012 in Lon- home the gold for America for their bid to reclaim glory they don. her powerful shot putt throw scored in Beijing, China and Also scoring a win for diver- in Rio. London, England when Bolt sity, it seems after almost cen- She is the first American and Fraser-Pryce took the gold turies hearing that Blacks can- woman to win the event since in the 100m sprint and showed not swim, float or dive, Simone the competition entered the the world the fastest man and Manuel hushed racists by win- Olympics in 1948. woman on the entire planet. ning gold. Not one but more. That she is also Black makes With competitions in long As the first ever African- for even more cheering for her jump, gymnastics, hurdles, American to win an individ- pioneering triumph. Gold medallist Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson, left, and compa- triot and and bronze medallist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce cel- steeplechase, discus, swim- ual medal in swimming, the Another Caribbean island ebrate their medals for the women’s 100-meter fi nal during ming, diving and relay races, Texas, freestyle Olympian will claimed gold status when the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at Jamaicans are boasting their be bringing back two gold and Puerto Rico won the very first the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, Aug. brightest color. two silver medals and dares to medal ever. 14, 2016. Associated Press / Kirsty Wigglesworth However also distinctive is challenge anyone making the Monica Puig, a tennis player the unprecedented diversity of age-old misnomer. was urged on by supporters the games. “My color just comes with shouting “si, se puede!” Kitts — continue to represent. her country but it was evident The U.S. gymnastic team is the territory…” Manuel said. After that it was game on Jamaican swimmer Alia that each and every athlete also a standout. With two winning Add to that, the never-before for the Spanish-speaking Car- Atkinson finished a respectable shared the burden of lifting the acrobats representing the stars spectacle of seeing an Olym- ibbean islander. eight place during her water banner highest. and stripes, Gabby Douglas and pian wearing head-to-toe cov- South African 400m runner sport and was a fighter to the From that date and on Aug. Simone Biles are the golden girls ering with the name Muham- Wayde van Niekirk dashed the finish wearing her island’s 10 when Jamaica House 2016 at the Olympics. Touted as the mad on the back and USA, the hopes for Grenada’s flag-bearer, colors. hospitality Olympic village “best gymnast that ever lived,” country of origin? Kirani James to reclaim the gold. Similarly gymnast Toni Ann opened with Kymani Marley, Biles ranks as the most decorat- At age 30, Ibtihaj Muham- The Spice Island gold getter in Williams and diver Yona Knight Luciano, I-Octane, Nature and ed gymnast in U. S. history. mad is the first Muslim Ameri- London in 2012 took the silver Wisdom who competed in the an all-star backing band took She is the first female gym- can to wear a traditional hijab and remained in the top three in three-meter springboard event reggae to the world, the island nast since Larisa Latynina to in Olympic competition. She the world for that distance. did their island/nation proud. of only two and half million has win a team, all around and an won a bronze competing in the Showing a presence albeit During the opening ceremo- become the standard bearer for event final gold medal. That her women’s sabre team fencing mostly during heats — Baha- nies, Fraser-Pryce carried the the region. grandmother Nellie Cayetano competition. mas, Trinidad & Tobago and St. black, green and gold flag of Catch You on the Inside! We buy any car - any make - any model whether leased or owned. % APR available on any ! ! 0 new & used car we sell (2) No Purchase Necessary That’s not a lie. THINK THIS IS CHEAP? Check out our let’s make new & used Murano, Pathfi nder car buying great again! & Sentra! 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