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By Tangerine Clarke New York Police Department Dep- uty Inspector Rhonda O’Reilly-Bovell received a resounding applause when F ro m left, p hysician assistant R o - she stepped on to the stage at Hunter land O ttley, S haund ell Ag rip p a College to be inducted into the Alumni and P aul Haw ker. S haund ell Ag rip p a Hall of Fame, and presented with a cer- tificate during a May 4 ceremony in the school’s West wing in Manhattan. The Guyanese-American, whose Kingsbrook astounding accomplishment got the attention of the Hall of Fame commit- tee, also had her name unveiled on a Je ish honorsplaque with six other inductees during the evening that honored the distin- guished alumni. Bovell, the co-founder and president emplo ees of the Guyanese American Law Enforce- ment Association (GALIA), said she was humbled to receive such an honor and By Nelson A. King expressed gratitude to her relatives, Kingsbrook Medical Center, a husband, and her mother, whom she teaching hospital in Brooklyn, on said sacrificed so much to send her to May 1 honored over 250 employees New York to fulfill her dreams. from 25 departments for their “dedi- Bovell, who joined the New York Police cated service” at a grand celebra- Department immediately after graduat- F ro m left, Ch air o f the 2018 H all of Fam e co m m ittee, E lizabeth W ilso n A n- tion at the hospital’s Lillian Minkin ing from Hunter College in 1996, is the stey, co m m ittee m em ber, Jam es A m o d eo , ind uctee N Y P D D ep uty Insp ec- Ballroom. first female Guyanese NYPD officer to tor, R h o nd a O R eilly Bo vell, and H u nter Co lleg e P resid ent, Jennifer J. Raab. The employees, who served from make such a rapid transition from her P h o to by Tang erine Clarke five to 40 years, were honored dur- first post as officer in the 100th Pct. to ing the Central Brooklyn hospital’s sergeant in 2002, lieutenant in 2010, “I am proud of the achievement er’s history to win a Truman award. Employee Service Awards ceremony. captain in 2014 and deputy inspector of Deputy Inspector Rhonda O’Reilly While at Hunter, Mahjebin had been One retiree, Michael Barry, was in 2017. Bovell, who is an inspiration to young instrumental in helping to pass legisla- honored for 41 years of service. The NYPD bravest has worked Guyanese. Through hard work and dedi- tion to raise the legal age of marriage for The hospital bestowed certificates throughout the city, above and below cation she rose rapidly through the girls in New York State from 14 to age 17, of appreciation and gold anniversary ground, in Transit district 33, which ranks of the NYPD.” by testifying before the New York State pins on 251 employees. covers train stations in East New York, “Today she stands as an example of Assembly. Mahjebin was found sleeping “This event serves as the most and Brownsville, Brooklyn, the 30th what it means to reach for the stars,” in the hallway of Hunter College after important recognition for staff mem- Pct. in upper Manhattan, South Ferry, added Consul General Atherly. her father wanted to send her back to bers, and demonstrates the commit- Brooklyn Bridge and the World Trade President of Hunter College Jennifer her country for an arranged marriage. ment and admiration Kingsbrook Center. J. Raab congratulated the Hunter Col- Daughter of Haitian immigrants Tha- has for its valued employee base,” Guyana Consul General to New York lege alumni, stating that students have mara Jean, born in Brooklyn, was also Enid Dillard, director of marketing Barbara Atherly, who was present at been at the forefront of social justice, honorably mentioned. She was named and public affairs, told Caribbean Bovell’s induction, called this captivat- and thanked the inductees for setting a 2018 Rhodes Scholar, the first Hunter Life. ing young woman an inspiration to great examples of excellence for other College student to receive this prestig- Dillard, who was also honored others. students who have followed in their ious award. for 15 years of service, added: “I “It was indeed a pleasure for me to footsteps. Thamara wrote a senior thesis on have the greatest opportunity to be present at the Hunter College Hall of Raab singled out Bangladesh-born the Black Lives Matter movement. It help impact the community I was Fame ceremony that honored one of our Safia Mahjebin, the only Truman Schol- was recently published in the Columbia born and raised in. Guyanese sisters,” said Atherly. ar, and only the second student in Hunt- University Journal of Politics and Soci- “This work and the relationships ety. Thamara worked as a researcher I’ve made in the community and for Prof. Brandon Terry at Harvard Uni- with my peers have been invaluable,” versity, who is writing a book on the she continued. intellectual history of the Black Power Michelle Flournoy, director of movement. human resources, said the ceremony “These achievements only underscore provided Kingsbrook Jewish Medical the high caliber of our student body and Center with “the opportunity to for- the important work of the Ruth and merly thank our employees for the Harold Newman office of Prestigious continued service and commitment. Scholarships & Fellowships in support- “Throughout the ceremony, we ing our students in their pursuit of heard many stories that demonstrate excellence,” said Raab. the hard work and love our staff has Alluding to the school’s motto: Mihi for Kingsbrook,” she said. Cura Futuri — The Care of the Future After receiving his award for 15 is Mine, that the inductees epitomizes, years of service, Vincent Mifsud, Raab said, “you make us deeply proud, administrator of surgery and vascu- D ep uty Insp ector R h o nd a O R eilly Bo vell (fo u rth fro m left), Mrs O R eillyand we are deeply grateful for your serv- lar services, said Kingsbrook, “many (m other) on her left, next to Co nsul General Mrs. Barbara A therly and other ice, and deeply grateful that you have years ago, has become my second fam ily m em bers at H unter Co lleg e ind u ctee cerem o ny. come home tonight, congratulations to family. P h o to by Tang erine Clarke you all, and welcome home.” BQ Caribbean Life, May 11–May 17, 2018 3 . . C R
The Antigua and Barbuda govern- ment says it is moving to implement legislation that would allow the island to take advantage of the new wave of global technology, including crypto- currency. This was revealed by Information Technology Minister Melford Nicholas who said that Antigua and Barbuda is determined to be on the cutting edge of the new system of creating wealth with the exception that the exchange will gener- ate non-tax revenue for the treasury. He said the cryptocurrency exchange will act as a facilitator to bring togeth- er cryptocurrency buyers and sellers for a fee. A government statement said, “by establishing an exchange in Antigua will bring it into the game, as it were; should there be any potential eco- nomic spin-offs Antigua and Barbuda should be in the front seat.” It said Calvin Ayre, who was appoint- ed as an economic envoy, is the found- P o litician p led g es sup p o rt er of online gaming platform Bodog Jam aican P rim e Minister A nd rew H o lness, ad d ressed a recent m eeting o f A frican, Caribbean and P aci c (A CP ) am bassad o rs in is the government’s cryptocurrency B russels, B elgium . A sso ciated P ress / Co llin R eid , F ile adviser. He recently announced that he would be building a US$100 million resort on the island, with profits gained from his quality. election. is not in favor of decriminalization or digital currency investments. The organizers said the meeting legalizing marijuana in St. Kitts and Cryptocurrency is a digital currency discussed how standardization, trade Nevis. in which encryption techniques are and trade facilitation and international Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Speaking at the used to regulate the generation of health matters, among other issues, fit Jamaica is committed to its respon- launch of the new units of currency and verify the trans- into the quality agenda of the region. sibility to each state within the Afri- Forensic Laboratory fer of funds, operating independently can, Caribbean and Pacific (AC)) Group in St. Kitts recently, of a central bank. of States council and Harris urged residents Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell has that no state will be to reject crime and drugs, including expressed concern about the increas- left behind in the marijuana. CARICOM Regional Organization for ing number of rogue police officers process. He said in the debate that is going Standards and Quality who have found themselves in recent He stated that along on about the legalizing of marijuana, (CROS&Q) is warn- times disobeying the law instead of with the CARIFORUM a lot of reckless statements are being ing regional import- upholding and enforc- Group of states that Jamaica repre- made adding that mothers, fathers and ers about attempting ing it. sents, the council is committed to pro- adults have to stand firm on a point of to bring in inferior According to police moting a process of collaboration. principle. products in the Car- reports, during the Holness noted that the ACP Group According to Harris, the evidence ibbean. first quarter of this has a rich history and has accomplished of the effects of marijuana is clear for CROS&Q recently held a meeting year, several officers much through its unity, strength and all to see. However, he acknowledged with Barbados Industry and Commerce were charged with offenses ranging solidarity, adding the Group’s major that the time may minister to outline several guidelines from drugs to sexually-related offenc- strength lies in its ability to serve as a come when legislation for improving the quality of regional es. platform for its member countries to becomes a reality. standards. The latest report made was about engage with bilateral and multilateral Innis told the delegates at the 32 nd an incident involving a policeman who partners in order to secure sustainable meeting of the CARICOM body that is now being investigated by his col- development, inclusive of growth and Prime Minister Dr. stiffer penalties are needed to ensure leagues. poverty eradication for its. 1.1 billion Keith Rowley has stressed that Trini- the standards in the countries are He said the matter has since been people. dad and Tobago will not be converted upheld. submitted to the Office of the Director The prime minister further explained into a “refugee camp.” He suggested that all importers of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for advice that the ACP must reflect and examine He was responding to objections arm themselves with knowledge or and directives. itself in order to remain viable. from the United Nations spokesperson the standards in Barbados includ- Dr. Mitchell said those officers are He was at the time speaking to and Amnesty International and other ing acceptable labels prior to placing supposed to be upholding the laws of ACP ambassadors in Brussels ahead of critics to Trinidad and Tobago’s depor- orders. the land and if they are the ones break- the recent Commonwealth Summit in tation of 82 Venezuelans recently. CROS&Q is the regional center for ing it that is troubling. London. Rowley told a media conference that promoting efficiency and competi- He was speaking at his first news international organizations would not tive production in goods and services conference since returning to office . tarnish the image of Trinidad and through the process of verification of following the March, 13, 2018 general Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris Continued on Page 16
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By George Alleyne At March 2017 that figure $450 million due to interna- The government of Barba- stood at $709.4 million; in 2016 tional lender Credit Suisse dos’s financial troubles have it was $942.5 million; and in in twice-annual payments got so bad that it will be call- 2015 it stood at $1.13 billion. on each deadline of June and ing on private sector banks and Notwithstanding the quar- December. other corporations for a bail ter by quarter comparison the With that amount due next out, according to Central Bank March 2018 figure represents month and threatening to con- governor, Cleviston Haynes. all the money the government sume Barbados’ entire foreign The head of Barbados’ of Barbados has with which to currency holdings, the Central monetary authority said this make purchases abroad for a Bank governor announced that week that government for- country that is more than 70 government will seek private eign reserves are so low that pe cent import dependent. sector help as it did just over “accessing increased pub- That money stands in con- 26 years ago when the admin- lic and private sector capital trast to $1.45 billion it had in istration was in crisis. flows is therefore warranted to 2012. “In 1991 as part of the adjust- strengthen the reserves posi- That current figure enables ment effort, several private sec- tion.” Barbados a buffer zone of 6.9 tor entities came together and To illustrate, at a glance, the weeks of imports in event of a provided on a voluntary basis, dire straits in which Barbados national disaster. The interna- support to the Central Bank finds itself, a look on current tional benchmark of an import to keep our liquidity at a cer- financial holdings as reported period for such eventualities is tain level,” Haynes said, add- by Haynes Wednesday, must a minimum of 12 weeks. ing, “once the adjustment was be compared with how the While the need to find money over, we were able to return nation’s foreign reserves stood for fuel imports remains an those funds.” a year ago, then through the ongoing challenge, Barbados He said, “the bank contem- past three years. has to meet its foreign debt plates that we will do some Haynes revealed in his first repayments deadlines or risk similar exercise on this occa- quarter report that as of the international creditors risk sion.” end of March, Barbados had putting it in default — some- Borrowing from the private only $423.3 million (Bds$1 = thing which has never hap- sector to save its foreign cur- 50 cents US) in foreign cur- pened to this island since inde- rency from a washout and suf- rency for purchases of essen- pendence more than 51 years fering the indignity of a financial tial items, including all petro- ago. default, are not easy measures for leum products and repayment Ranking high among the a government that is going into B arbad o s Central Bank G o verno r, Cleviston H aynes. on foreign loans. foreign debt repayments is general elections in 20 days. P h o to by G eo rg e A lleyne
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BQ Caribbean Life, May 11–May 17, 2018 Gu anese face corruption charges G with accusations by the Special Organ- Continued from Page 1 ized Crimes Unit (SOCU) that they had and Brooklyn Avenues in Brooklyn, Now in its third year in opposition, calculatedly bypassed a mandatory valu- culminating at the Brooklyn Museum its leaders are beginning to feel the heat ation of the land before selling it local on Washington Avenue and Eastern of two state agencies which have been and CARICOM investors cheaply. Parkway. investigating alleged criminal wrong- Handcuffed behind their backs and Burke said a Unity Concert will be doing since the party lost power to the forced to move from the courtroom to held on the same day at 1:30 pm APNU-AFC alliance three years ago. the ground level police detention center at the Brooklyn Museum, featuring, On Tuesday of this week, former through a dark, damp prisoner “chute” among others, Guyanese reggae super- finance minister Ashni Singh, 45, and used by common criminals, the two G eo rg etow n, G uyana Mayo r P atri- star Dexta Daps; Carib Soca Monarch former Head of the National Industrial were placed on a total of $30,000 bail cia Ch ase-G reen. Brandon Harding; Soca stars Jumo and Commercial Investments Limited, each and ordered to reappear in court G uyana Indep end ence A nniversary Primo, Adrian Duchin, Blaze Antonio, Winston Brassington, 50, were charged on June 5th. The court turned down Co m m ittee (N ew Y o rk) Treyvon Vibez and Melissa Vanilla Rob- criminally with misconduct in public requests from defense attorneys for self erts; and chutney artists Terry Gajraj office linked to allegations that they bail, citing the fact that they men had and Vicadi Singh. had deliberately sold off prime seaside returned voluntarily and are known Continued from Page 1 Burke said recording artists Eddie state land to friends of the PPP cheaply. figures. and Hakeem Jeffries; Brooklyn Bor- Neblet, Kapa Shanti, Lisa Punch and Brassington had headed up an agen- But the printing ink had hardly dried ough President Eric Adams; Guyana’s Jihnny Go Figure will also appear. cy which had full control over state on editions of the four daily newspapers Consul General to New York, Bar- A flag-raising ceremony, to be con- assets, everything from buildings to on Wednesday, when SOCU ordered the bara Atherly; Guyana’s Ambassador to ducted jointly by members of the Guy- state lands. two to turn up at its headquarters on the UN Michael Ten-Pow; and Guy- ana Defense Force (GDF) and Guy- Both men had moved overseas once Wednesday to answer questions about a ana’s Ambassador to the US Dr. Ryiad anese in the US Military, will precede the PPP had lost power. Both appeared string of other deals made while in office. Insanally. the concert at 1 pm, Burke said. in the country on Tuesday and were SOCU Head Sydney James said that addi- Committee chairman, Rickford Other activities include the Inde- immediately hauled before the courts. tional criminal charges are expected in Burke, told Caribbean Life that he and pendence Festival, to be held on Satur- Authorities say several other top the coming days and the two could be executive members have been meeting day, June 9. officials, cabinet ministers, including in handcuffs once again, humiliated and with New York officials and members The Independence Cup Soccer former president Bharrat Jagdeo will embarrassed like common criminals. of the New York Police Department tournament is tentatively scheduled eventually join Singh and Brassington While SOCU is forcing them to explain (NYPD) in finalizing plans for the cel- for Sunday, June 10, at noon at the in criminal courts for conduct linked activities while in office, the State Assets ebrations. Old Boys High School Soccer Field in to their time while in office, especially Recovery Agency (SARA), set up just Burke particularly lauded Adams Brooklyn. for the period between 1999-2015 when days after general elections in 2015, is for his “exceptional efforts to endure a Burke said “Guyanese pride will be Jagdeo was president or when Jagdeo moving against the same group of politi- successful celebration and for donating on full display when the New York was the power behind PPP cabinets. cians and business associates to recover US$5,000.00 towards the celebration.” Diaspora unites for one celebration.” One of the main elements of the hundreds of millions of dollars in cash The 1.7 miles parade takes place on He said the celebration will be held charges, that could land them jail time and assets allegedly stolen during the Sunday, June 3, at 10 am. under the theme, “Celebrate Guyana to between one and five years, has to do time of the PPP. The parade commences at Church the World.” L O O K IN G F O R A G O O D AN D AF F O RD AB L E D EN TIST
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Q Caribbean Life, May 11–May 17, 2018 - For man , living ith advanced dementia is a I fate orse than death !
By Kim Callinan of our medical system — life- By Albert Baldeo tend to make arrests towards one case, the police issued a My grandmother, whom we extending tests and treatments For a very long time, Guy- the end of their shift in order ticket to a motorist who was called “Nana,” always loved — even for a loved one hol- anese, West Indians, Latinos, to earn overtime pay, and dropping off an 81-year-old at children. Many times, she lowed by dementia. Sikhs and other minorities that there has been a de facto the bus stop. Another motor- asked me to give her great- We spoon feed and hydrate in Richmond Hill, Queens, increase in arrests in the ist was issued a summons grandchildren. people with advanced dementia, Brooklyn and elsewhere, precinct of some 22% since for dropping off a pregnant In 2000, the moment finally even though losing the desire have accused New York 1995.” woman at the bus stop. It was arrived. But it didn’t seem to to eat and drink is a natural police of racism and abuse Many speakers applaud- alleged that the police don’t matter. Eagerly, tenderly I lay part of the dying process. We of their powers, including at ed the work of the police in issue summons for putting my newborn son in her arms. prescribe medical treatments a groundbreaking Town Hall bringing down crime, not- off passengers at bus stops in She sat motionless, her eyes — such as kidney dialysis — meeting at the Nareesa Pal- ing that the district had seen White neighborhoods. And void. No expression whatso- even if the person declined this ace on Rockaway Boulevard crime decrease by 73% in in White neighborhoods, the ever. I searched her face, des- preference in writing when in Richmond Hill. Indeed, the 106th Pct and 77% in the police gently ask drivers who perately hoping to see some they were capable of making an Richmond Hill and Flatbush 102 Pct, contending that the are double parked to move sign of joy…of recollection…of informed healthcare decision. are mere microcosms of this community is not against on rather than issue sum- understanding. Nothing. Her We marshal every resource to greater institutional problem the police enforcing the law mons. But in Indian neigh- eyes were vacant. She could not extend life and subject nine out in minority communities all but the community should borhoods, they are issued a speak. She did not move. of 10 dementia patients to at across America, where many not be targeted. summons for $105. The reason? My nana had least one invasive medical pro- continue to be murdered and They complained that The report continues, Alzheimer’s disease. It was dur- cedure in their last week of life. discriminated against sense- “other ethnic communities “Lawyer Albert Baldeo sug- ing this visit that I started to We don’t merely refuse to let lessly. are not targeted for aggres- gested that the police show contemplate the quality of life people with dementia die; we Years ago, the Stabroek sive enforcement of the law, more sensitivity when issu- and the certainty of death. do everything possible to keep News of Feb. 1, 2007, report- and that police officers do ing summons. Drivers should Almost 20 years later, as I them alive. ed in an article by Dr. Vishnu not enforce double parking not be issued summons for lead the largest national organ- This default mode of our Bisram, “Guyanese in Rich- in White neighborhoods such dropping off.” The police ization advocating for patient- medical system contradicts mond Hill charge police with as Howard Beach but they chief agreed with Baldeo and driven, end-of-life care, the what most people want. Accord- profiling, abuse.” He report- have zero tolerance in Rich- promised to re-examine the consensus among our sup- ing to a study published by the ed that, “Person after person mond Hill, and complained issue with his officers. Chief porters is clear: They (and I) Journal of the American Medi- came forward to relate expe- that they would appreciate Tom Dale said officers should see nothing compassionate or cal Association (JAMA), many riences of racism and police answers, explanations and use commonsense and dis- patient-driven about how peo- people regard being confused abuse in an exchange with solutions to our complaints cretion when issuing tickets. ple with dementia die. all the time (45 percent) as a the Police Chief of Queens and an end to profiling.” Dale also requested speak- The cultural “norm” in the fate worse than death. and the Captain of the 106th The report further said, ers from the community to United States is that life — We are using medicine and Police Precinct (Pct) which is “One Guyanese taxi driver come forward and address regardless of the quality of that human intervention to keep responsible for most of the related how he triple parks officers about the diversity of life — is better than death. people alive for years — long Richmond Hill Ozone area. every day on Cross Bay, an the community. Baldeo also Traditionally, love means keep- past when they would naturally Allegations were also levelled Italian neighborhood, and he called on Chief Dale for better ing someone alive, not helping die. People should be able to against the 102nd Pct but never received a ticket. But community policing. “There him or her die peacefully. We document their desires before the bulk of the complaints on Liberty Avenue he gets is a problem with the method are so afraid of death that we they have lost their mental were against officers of the tickets and is harassed for the police use in going after don’t ask our loved ones what capacity to make informed 106th Pct.” double parking even when residents in the community. they want. This paralyzing fear healthcare decisions and real- At that meeting, organ- sitting in his car. Mike Per- They are arrogant. There is of life’s final chapter leaves ize a natural death, if that is ized by Rotarians and con- saud, a teacher, who was sub- a cultural divide between the us guessing, guilt-ridden and their preference. cerned businessmen Joe jected to an unjustified sum- police and the community. trapped in the default mode Continued on Page 12 Iaboni, Jack Rassbeharry, TV mons that was thrown out by Almost all of the officers are host Roy Ramsarran, Trevor a judge said, ‘What the police from outside the area, and Rupnarain, Colin Moore and is doing to this community is living in Long Island they myself, “the Guyanese vic- tantamount to harassment. have no knowledge about the tims complained about racial We must put an end to it.’” cultural background of the profiling accusing the police There were also several community.” of capricious and arbitrary complaints about motor- One victim, Faroukh, Founded 1990 • Published by Community News Group targeting of their community ists getting tickets for drop- described how he was ridi- Corporate Headquarters: One Metrotech Center North, Suite 1001, Brooklyn, NY 11201 to meet ticketing quotas and ping off relatives at bus stops culed and taunted by a police CEO: Les Goodstein to make unjustified arrests (when there is no where else officer who arrested him PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER: Jennifer Goodstein in order to obtain overtime to stop) or for double park- without justifiable reason. 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May 11 marks 37 years since the untimely passing of the only Rastafarian, songwriter, legend, musician and world acclaimed superstar from the By Vinette K. Pryce Caribbean. Scratch that, no add to it, Robert Nesta Marley remains ebrants recall the Caribbean Last year, in as many years as the only disciple of Ethiopia’s man who motivated genera- he lived, Africans in – Nigeria, Emperor Haile Selassie I to tions to “Get Up, Stand Up” for Ghana, Rwanda, Liberia, Zim- use his music to unite peoples human rights. babwe, The Gambia – rolled out throughout the world and in In fact, since his passing the red carpet to acknowledge the process emerged the inter- he has added to an already the 36-year milestone time- nationally acclaimed first Third impressive long list of lifetime frame he lived and the 36th World superstar. accomplishment with presen- year anniversary of his pass- There was and is no other tations of a myriad of posthu- ing. individual claiming such repute mous achievements that exalt Radio stations programmed other than Marley who after his legacy. his music throughout the day three decades and seven years Three years after his passing, and concerts, and clubs cel- after his premature departure Island Records released “Leg- ebrated the charismatic Jamai- on May 11 is annually recalled end” a compilation of some can renowned for composing as a legend. of Marley’s greatest hits. Since freedom songs. “It’s not the happiest day, that date, the album has annu- In his birth-island of Jamai- Jam aican R eg g ae sing er B o b Marley p erfo rm s o n stag e but we’ve learned to live with ally sold more than 250,000 ca, the all-reggae, 24-hour d uring a co ncert in B o urg et, P aris, o n July 3, 19 80. it,” his eldest son David aka copies. radio station tailored a playlist A sso ciated P ress / S tr, F ile Ziggy told Reuters. Nielsen Sound Scan claims to fill the IRIE-FM format. “The actual day is a day of that it is only the 17th album Reportedly, this year, simi- journey. It’s a day of move- to exceed sales of 10 million lar anniversary events are Since his death, the Marley Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. Rock ment. We accept it as that. copies. scheduled in those and other legacy continues to regale the royalty Bono lauded his acco- We’re not here to cry or to be With roadways, schools, cul- nations. genre, the island, culture and lades during the induction cer- sad. We’re here to celebrate and tural centers, music divisions, Here, clubs have booked reg- Rastafarian doctrine which he emony. be happy.” children and awards named in gae acts to celebrate his global regularly proclaimed to be his Five years later at the close Every anniversary, members his honor, Bob Marley’s stat- contribution and undoubtedly spiritual guide. of the 20th century; Marley’s, of the Marley family, reggae ure has reached iconic propor- radio stations will pay homage Marley was posthumously fans as well as cultural cel- tions. to the avowed king of reggae. inducted into the Rock and Continued on Page 42
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BQ Caribbean Life, May 11–May 17, 2018 11 - Ne cultural norm for death
Continued from Page 10 study that number will grow to 15 mil- This is different from — and should lion by 2060. Absent a miracle cure not be confused with — extending for dementia, millions more Americans medical aid-in-dying laws in Califor- will suffer from this devastating disease nia, Colorado, Oregon, Vermont, Wash- in the decades to come. It’s time we One Wedding at a Time ington and Washington, D.C. to peo- establish a new cultural norm about ple with dementia. Conflating advance death: one that respects the individual directives instructing care providers person’s autonomy to decide their fate. not to artificially prolong the person’s Kim Callinan is the chief executive dying process and asking for a prescrip- officer for the Portland-based Com- tion for medical aid in dying, as oppo- passion & Choices, the largest nation- nents of both options have been doing, al organization devoted exclusively to is irresponsible and misleading. patient-driven, end-of-life care. She has Six million people have dementia a Master’s degree in public policy from right now. According to a newly released Georgetown University. Improve police relations
Continued from Page 10 police-community relations. Faroukh claimed he had just come from Both Chief Dale and Capt. Dorothy the Masjid after 10 pm during Ramadan agreed there is need for interaction and was parking his vehicle when the between the police and community. Dale police came up to him and asked if he also promised there will be more meet- The Riviera Brooklyn was drinking. “I told him I am fasting ings for the community to voice their and he asked ‘What is fasting?’” concerns and grievances. “We want to 2780 Stillwell Ave, Brooklyn, NY The Muslim period of Ramadan was know what is going on in your neighbor- 718-372-3031 s rivieracaterers.com all over the mainstream news. But that hood. Let us work together to improve police officer did not know anything relations and to make police work bet- about Ramadan and fasting. Faroukh ter.” claimed: “He took me for a ride for three Other community leaders like Colin and a half hours and then took me to Moore, Latchman Budhai, Kris Gounden, the precinct for booking. He said he was Haji Zakir, Mike Persaud and many other charging me for drug use. I am going residents vociferously highlighted the to teach you Indians a lesson.” Faroukh constant harassment experienced by V S said that the same officer did a similar police officers on Liberty and Flatbush thing to another Guyanese motorist in Avenues, like getting tickets when parked the evening, charging him for drug use. safe distances from bus stops, being Both motorists had their charges thrown stopped and threatened for no reason, out by the court. But no action was ordered out of one’s car because of “driv- IN-DEBT STATUS CORRECTION COURSE (ISCC) taken against the abusive police officer ing while brown,” profiled for driving a who is free to continue harassing other modern car, and for various other unlaw- Guyanese. ful, biased related reasons. “There is a LEARN HOW TO: Guyanese also complained that the notorious Latino, mustached cop from Represent yourself in any court police would question them about their the 106th Precinct, who ducks and waits luxury cars such as BMWs, Rolls Royce, like a cobra in an unmarked car, patrols Apply UCC Codes and Mercedes Benz. “If you drive a luxury Liberty Avenue and Rockaway Boulevard Open a Foreign 98 Trust with Tax Exempt Status for life car, they will stop and question you. The whole day, and just tickets people like a oft repeated complaint was the police monster machine,” complained several Get Foreclosure cases disposed of or thrown out would ask “Is this your car or how did residents. His name sounds like “Avo- you afford this car?” cado.” Eliminate debt and much more One real estate owner charged, “They Guyanese immigrant Damon Mootoo, can’t believe we could afford such expen- whose lost and found episode in New sive cars. We work very hard and want York made headlines then, was afraid Time: Mondays at 7:00pm to enjoy our earnings.” Chuck Mohan, to ask police for directions to his home, Location: Please call for Address a labor union leader, charged that “the and nearly died of frost bite as a result. police treat us as foreigners who don’t Moreover, immigrants are justifiably near Bedford Avenue belong here. They think Guyanese are afraid that the police will turn them over and Fulton Street Brooklyn animals. The police should be held to immigration authorities for deporta- accountable.” tion, despite the City’s sanctuary policies Chief Dale urged the community to denouncing this type of action. file complaints against abusive police Have relations improved or deterio- Call today and R.S.V.P. as soon as possible with the Community Civilian Review rated since then? Have law enforcement to reserve your spot Tel. 516-360-3136 Board. But Guyanese say the CCRB pays methods improved, or gotten worse? lip service and almost never takes action Now, it is time to take another look at or email: [email protected] against abusive police. Captain John Dor- this situation. Please email your sug- othy of the 106th Pct invited Guyanese gestions, concerns and experiences to to attend the precinct’s monthly meeting [email protected], for an updated article “Don’t miss out on this life changing opportunity” to voice their concerns and grievances and renewed advocacy concerning this and to make suggestions on improving important issue in the community. 12 Caribbean Life, May 11–May 17, 2018 BQ AT NYU LANGONE HOSPITAL–BROOKLYN WE’RE IMPROVING QUALITY AND SAFETY FOR EVERY PATIENT.
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Q Caribbean Life, May 11–May 17, 2018 13 Contrasts in Barbados elections launch
By George Alleyne salary increases which were due developments for people of the The main contenders in Bar- since 2010 but had been a major island, speakers on the incum- bados’ elections launched their issue with the incumbent gov- bent party platform decided to campaigns in contrasting styles ernment. rip into aspects of the political with Barbados Labour Party BLP leader Mia Mottley assured career of the BLP leader, col- advocating plans covering from this large group of the Barbados oured with personal attacks, young to old, while the incum- workforce that in event an agree- with former government minis- bent Democratic Labour Party ment is not quickly reached with ter Steve Blackett even labelling focussed on the failings of BLP the unions the workers will not her a devil worshipper. leader Mia Mottley. be going home empty-handed The excessively negative DLP Following Prime Minister Fre- because her government would launch prompted a backlash of undel Stuart’s announcement on grand an interim cost-of-living voter criticism that caused Prime April 26 that Barbadians will go allowance until a pay raise deal Minister Freundel Stuart to offer to the polls on May 24 to elect a is reached. an explanation. new government, these two tra- Former attorney general in “I am aware that we have ditional political parties kicked the past BLP administration, come under attack for the con- off their official campaigns over Dale Marshall, then announced tent of last night’s platform. That the weekend. that there would be no jail sen- is always a good sign. It is never First out the block Saturday tences for persons caught with a good sign when your adversar- night was the BLP, which has small amounts of marijuana. ies are praising you. Whenever been in opposition for two politi- This touched the young as there your adversaries are praising you cal terms since 2008. are numerous of teenagers and it means you are behaving as B arbad o s P rim e Minister F reund el Stuart. That party kicked off its offi- emerging adults, some of them they want you to behave,” he said P h o to by G eo rg e A lleyne cial crusade to regain office at a university graduates, whose Monday. mass rally Saturday by appealing careers were stained with crimi- “We were in the constituency to the hearts and minds of the nal convictions for possession of of the Leader of the Opposition Monday delivered to make a difference in elderly with a promise to radi- spliffs. last night and we were there for “If you have no record to run people’s lives”. cally increase old age pensions Such a flying start raised a very good reason, and she had on, that is the kind of thing that This 2018 campaign comes almost immediately after assum- expectations in the minds of vot- to be the focus of last night’s will cause you to feel that you at a time of the economy being ing government. ers on what the DLP will offer meeting. can excite your base,” she said, in such dire straits that gov- The BLP then appealed to the during that campaign launch the “We’re not going to be there adding, “I know it reflects more ernment plans to borrow for- pockets of public servants, a large following night. every night so she will not be on them than me, and there- eign currency from the private section of the working popula- But instead of focussing on the focus of the campaign every fore I stand focused and remain sector, so Barbadians would be tion, with an undertaking to talk what any gains of the past 10 night,” he added. ready to deliver the promises to interested in hearing of solu- with their trades unions about years and projecting future Mottley responded, also on the people that we know can be tions to the challenges. Opportunity, Access and Success!
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King The CTO said the campaign will seas mass suspicions as to whether have given names of their The Barbados-based Caribbean run for seven months, through the attack on five fish- attackers to police on both Tourism Organization (CTO) says it November 2018, as part of a series ing vessels off the Suri- sides of the Corentyne officially launched a “Regional Tour- of activities delivered in support of namese coast last week River, hence the arrests of ism Education and Awareness Cam- the Climate Smart and Sustainable murder Friday might have been the three. paign” on Monday to foster discus- Caribbean Tourism Industry (CSS- revenge mass murders Guyanese authorities sion on climate resilience and sus- CTI) Project. for the death of Mano- have not so far sent any tainability on both the regional and The project will be delivered via case har’s brother, Somnauth. search aircraft or vessels international stage. CTO’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram The brother was a fishing to assist with the search The CTO said on Tuesday that the and LinkedIn social media pages, as By Bert Wilkinson boat captain in Suriname. for bodies or survivors, initiative is “dedicated to the memory well as through the Barbados-based Guyanese police Fri- Most of the small fishing saying they have left it to of CTO colleague Bonita Morgan, a CaribVision Television and the www. day said they have arrest- vessels in Suriname are counterparts in the neigh- beloved regional champion of Tour- ourtourism.onecaribbean.org cam- ed the brother of a local crewed by Guyanese fish- boring South American ism Education and Human Resource paign hub, CTO said. fishing boat captain who ermen. nation. Development prior to her untimely Tourism stakeholders, media and was killed in neighbor- Somnauth was killed in Guyanese President passing earlier this month.” friends of the region are encouraged ing Suriname last month Suriname at the end of David Granger meanwhile, “The Caribbean tourism product is to share the campaign via the hash- to determine if there is a March. Alves said “that said authorities “are deep- to a large extent based on the natural tag #TEAC2018. link to last week’s high death was not reported ly grieved by the tragedy. environment, and, as such, CTO and Materials submitted by CTO-mem- seas attack off the coast to us, but we are told by Clearly some Guyanese our member countries are commit- ber destinations will be utilized dur- of neighboring Suri- police in Suriname that have been victims, and we ted to safeguarding these resources ing the campaign for monthly fea- name that left more than all this might be because are in touch with Suri- on which our very lives and liveli- tures delving into key themes in sus- a dozen crewmen either of the death of the broth- namese government and hoods depend,” said CTO Secretary tainable tourism development, the dead or missing. er. Detectives are on the also the Surinamese police General Hugh Riley. CTO said. Divisional Command- case. We have three people authorities and our police “Having recently celebrated Earth These themes include the work er Lyndon Alves con- in custody. All are close to in the ‘B’ Division, which is Day, we are reminded to respect and and role of the CTO in tourism sus- firmed the arrest of Nak- Nakool Manohar,” he said. the East Berbice Corentyne protect the fragile planetary resourc- tainability; participating in “Sustain- ool “Fyah” Manohar on So far, five crewmen Division, are in touch with es that are critical to maintaining the able Action Challenges;” fun facts the Corentyne coast in survived the ordeal in the families and we plan integrity and economic stability of about Caribbean tourism and CTO- in southeastern Berbice waters southeast of the to observe formal mourn- our countries,” he added. “Through member destinations; climate resil- County on Thursday. He Surinamese capital, Par- ing. 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Please contact the plan for further details. BQ Caribbean Life, May 11–May 17, 2018 1 Earl stage: East Flatbush school services special needs By Alexandra Simon “We are a preliminary service the decision is completely up to In East Flatbush, a state-fund- for students with special needs the parents. We don’t determine ed school that services young between birth and five years old, what school they can go to,” she children for early intervention and a major part of our program said. “The parents don’t have to is the primary school for resi- is our early intervention pro- agree to anything and it’s not dents looking for a facility that gram,” said Kathy McCormick. mandatory, but we do tell them caters to young children with The school aims to be well- about the free service.” special needs. The State Univer- connected with both its student There is a staff of 45 that sity of New York’s (SUNY) Infant body and the families. includes teachers, therapists, and Child Learning Center pays “We provide a high quality and psychologists. The school special attention to their stu- service in a low-risk environ- has five classrooms that have dents, and providing preventa- ment, and we are always in con- about 12 to 18 students, and tive measures to ensure children tact with parents because it is two teachers per room and a of special needs have a proper very important to us that com- paraprofessional, according to educational environment. munication between the school McCormick. The school has been around and the community is transpar- “All classes but one have spe- for 30 years servicing infants ent,” added McCormick. “It’s an cial needs of varying degrees and toddlers — all of whom are integral part of who we are.” and our integrated class, is the born at SUNY Downstate’s neo- For enrollment, students are only class that’s different,” said K athy McCo rm ick, the executive d irector o f S tate U niver- natal intensive care unit (NICU). entered into the school under Lisa Fletcher. sity o f N ew Y o rk Infant Child and Learning Center in E ast Majority of these students are department of health eligibility A few special programs the F latbush . Th e sch o o l pro vid es ed u catio n fo r sp ecial need s on the spectrum, suffering from criteria. If the children are born school offers are music thera- children fro m birth to ve years o ld. autism, attention deficit hyper- in NICU and show early signs of py, yoga, karate, and other sup- Co m m u nity N ew s G ro u p / A lexand ra S im o n activity disorder (ADHD), have aforementioned disorders, they plemental programs. They also speech delays, and other learn- are eligible for the school. Only partner with The Brooklyn Pub- ing disorders. And the school’s residents in the area are quali- lic Library and nature organi- and says running a school that ment because you have to make main mission is to help curb fied for the service but they are zations to bring in interactive focuses on the critical and early sure the students and the parens any and all of those disabilities, not required to sign up and it activities to the school. And at- stages of education for delayed needs are met,” she said. “But and set the children on the right is not based on income, said home services are also available. children is a huge dedication I’m very honored to work here path, said the school’s executive McCormick. McCormick has worked with that she fell in love with. because it grabbed my heart and director. “We do the evaluation but the school from the early start “It is definitely a commit- that’s why I’ve stayed.” /%- 8)#*3/.0%+)4%06.-0)8 .02!,)+2.-*568 .++.5.301.#)!+,%$)!&.0$!)+6$%!+1 EBT ORGANIC !+)&.0-)! %$ )/% !0$ )/% %$0),1.- Cello Carrots California Tomatoes On-The-Vine Seedless Grapes 0'!-)# $ $$ Strawberries ¢ ¢ Blueberries 99 99 $ 3ea. 5 for11 lb. Bags 79lb. 99lb. .7 2for 4 ORGANIC 0'!-)# Red Delicious $ +" Apples 29 1lb. 0)1/0%%- 3'!0 5%%2 0).+.0 5%%2 3,". 5%%2 Celery Jumbo Cantaloupes Mini Peppers ¢ !0'% 2!+* $ ¢ $ ORGANIC for for 0'!-)# 49 2 3 991 lb. Bag 2 4 Baby Carrots $ 2 for3 +"!' 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Th e team w elco m ed D ro uillard at the reso rt to co m p lete a free internship to go through the Dominican she learned interpersonal that p ro ved h ard to g et to d u e to visa issu es. Republic but her flight was skills and safety measures. And canceled a couple of days prior most importantly, a chance to to her departure,” said Pierre- experienced tourism on a big- By Alexandra Simon 16-year veteran at Le Plaza, however, although we speak Louis. “But she was granted a ger scale, according to Pierre- It’s a Caribbean connec- earn some valuable training different languages, Carib- last minute temporary visa to Louis. tion. when her trip kept running bean nations have similar go through Guadeloupe.” “People management skills A Haitian housekeeper saw into roadblocks. The situation cultural behaviors, and skills In an effort to facilitate her were a priority but we were the power of inter-Caribbean could have been resolved with are often easier to learn with- travel, Pierre-Louis and his also trying to get her to expe- collaboration last month, assistance from the U.S. State out having to jump through team reached out to the man- rience hospitality service in a when two hospitality organi- Department, but this would cultural barriers,” said Marc agement at The Sandpiper and country that has a thriving zations in Haiti and Barbados have been a missed opportuni- Pierre Louis. the developers of the intern- tourism industry,” he said. respectively, made her intern- ty to show that the Caribbean Unfortunately for Drouil- ship and informed them of Pierre-Louis said he would ship opportunity happen. can rely and benefit from cul- lard, a housekeeper, not hav- their situation. Together they like to see more similar col- Management teams at Le tural likeness, said the gen- ing a United States visa proved worked to lobby and eventu- laborations among hospital- Plaza Hotel in Haiti and The eral manager of Le Plaza. difficult to travel, and an addi- ally secure Drouillard’s visa to ity organizations in the Carib- Sandpiper Resort in Barba- “Turning to the United tional last minute cancellation Barbados, according to Pierre- bean, and hopes that it opens dos, worked together to help States for help always seems nearly forced her from miss- Louis. doors to foster these connec- Melicienne Drouillard — a like the the easiest option ing out on the internship. But Through Guadeloupe, tions through programs. manhattan.about.com/od/ Capital Business Blog - Read about SMALL B SINESSRESO RCES careersjobs/a/nysmallbusiness.htm the issues. 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Phones now do more than vehicle crashes and near- street corner. It can be easy person’s hands to be taken just place calls, and driv- crashes attributed to di- to veer into the direction off of the wheel and their Re a d in g 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 California Department the road, some drivers pre- fries with the kids is also a book are all activities of Motor Vehicles, studies D a y d re a m in g 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. 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King York City during the month is responsible for safeguarding The head of the Bronx-based of May, Ávila, the Honduran- preserving and revitalizing of Garifuna Coalition USA, Inc., born chairman of the Board the Garifuna Culture in the José Francisco Ávila, wants of Directors, said Sunday United States.” the Garifuna culture in New that “there is a need to create New York City is currently York City to be safeguarded. greater awareness, especially home to the largest Garifuna According to the Garifuna among the younger genera- population outside of Central history and culture, the Afro- tions, of the importance of the America, with an estimated Caribbean Garifunas originat- intangible cultural heritage 200,000 living in the South ed with the arrival of West and of safeguarding it. Bronx, Brownsville and East African slaves who washed “According to the 2003 New York in Brooklyn, and ashore in St. Vincent and the UNESCO [United Nations Edu- Harlem in Manhattan. Grenadines around 1635. cational, Social and Cultural In 2008, Ávila said the The Garifunas, an admix- Organization] Convention for Garifuna Coalition USA, Inc., ture of African slaves and the Safeguarding of the Intan- “decided to confront the ero- the local Carib Indians, were gible Cultural Heritage, sus- sion of the Garifuna culture in forced into exile by the British tainable safeguarding cannot the heart of modern day com- on Roatan, a small island off be detached from the com- munities and developed an ini- Honduras. munities and individuals that tiative to raise awareness and Today, the global popula- recognize specific intangible appreciation of the Garifuna tion of Garifunas is estimated expressions as part of their Community and its contribu- to be over 300,000, with many cultural heritage and identity,” tion to the culture and society living in the US and Canada. he told Caribbean Life. of New York City.” Garifuna communities Ávila noted that, during the He said the strategy was “to along the Caribbean Sea live regional forum on the “Promo- plan, organize and execute a primarily along coastal towns tion and Safeguarding of the series of activities to promote Jo se A vila. Jo se A vila and villages in the Central Garifuna Intangible Heritage the Garifuna community in American countries of Belize, for Sustainable Development,” New York City.” Guatemala, Honduras and held in Livingston, Guatemala Ávila said this initiative led American Heritage Month in appreciation of the Garifuna Nicaragua. on Sept. 19 - 21, 2005, “the to Bronx Borough President the Bronx. community and its contribu- As the Coalition celebrates Garifuna Coalition USA, Inc. Adolfo Carrión issuing a proc- Since then, Ávila said a tion to the culture and society Garifuna Arts & Culture was designated as a partner lamation declaring March 11 number of annual events con- of New York City for the past Appreciation Month in New and the lead organization that to April 12, 2009 as Garifuna- tinue to raise awareness and 10 years. For the past 4 years, we have been servicing the community with dignity and compassion. We look forward to the future providing the same excellent service. 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I hope we are inspired, 180 years of East Indians in so that we in turn could inspire Guyana. others as we work towards the Oh behalf of the Guyana development of our country,” Consulate of Guyana, I would said Atherly. like to congratulate our Indi- The evening was dedicated an brothers and sisters who to “Echoes of the Plantation,” are celebrating 180 years of written, directed, and pro- their arrival to Guyana. If you duced by Indo-Guyanese art- reflect on when East Indians ist, Kishore Seunarine. arrived in Guyana to work A mini exhibition of arti- on the plantation, you would facts from that era, and seen remember their work was for in the movie, highlighted the our colonial masters.” night’s collaboration between F ro m left: Ave Marie B rew ster, P atricia Jo rd o n-Lang fo rd , Lo rna W elsh m an-N eblett, P an- Mrs. Atherly, dressed in tra- the diplomatic office, and the d it D eep ak, P riyad arsh ani G o rd o n, E ch o es fro m the P lantatio n w riter, d irector, p ro d u cer, ditional Indian attire, noted Guyana Cultural Association, actor, K ish o re S eunarine, Mrs. Seunarine, actress S atw ika R ed d y, G CA Cultural Director, during her remarks on May 5 NY. Member, Dr. Rose Octo- Claire A nn G o ring , Co nsul G eneral, Mrs. Barbara A therly and A lexand ria G o rd o n. in St. Stephen’s Church Audi- ber-Edun was mistress of cer- P h o to by Tang erine Clarke torium, that the celebration emonies. of East Indian arrival day cel- The Guyana Consulate New ebration, is fitting since the York, and Guyana Mission to sary. emony at Brooklyn Borough ceremony on June 15, and an month of May marks Guyana’s the United Nations, and other Some of the events will Hall on May 25, (invitation awards gala on the same day. 52nd year of Independence. Guyanese organizations are include an Interfaith Church only). “We look forward to you The diplomat applauded the finalizing a month-long cel- Service at York College on Additionally, the consulate joining us to celebrate our nationals, the largest ethnic ebration to honor Guyana’s May 20, a Youth Forum on will join a Guyana Unity Day country’s 52nd Independent group of at home, whom she 52nd Independence anniver- May 22, and a flag-raising cer- march on June 3, an awards Anniversary,” added Atherly. ! ! ! ! " !! ! ! ! ! ! I’m not a ! medical professional BQ Caribbean Life, May 11–May 17, 2018 25 Parker s prom dress givea a benefits man By Tangerine Clarke essary to start the program that The large turn out at Sena- has grown over the years. tor Kevin Parker’s 11th Annual For this, he thanked Macy’s Prom Dress Giveaway last Sat- department store, Show Dazzle, urday, May 5, was a clear indica- Sesame Flyers,, Karen’s Body tion that the initiative continues Beautiful, K Nail Paint, Shanto- to motivate youth, who had an ria Amee, and Opportunity for a exciting time picking out for- Better Tomorrow, media part- mal attire for prom night, before ners WLIB/Hot 107, and Tropi- heading off to college. cal Paradise Restaurant, and The bottom level of Samuel others, for their support. J Tilden High School campus, Sen. Parker, who sponsors on Tilden Avenue, was abuzz numerous initiatives, including with activity as young ladies a backpack giveaway during the selected pretty prom dresses, summer season, and communi- jewelry, stylish footwear, and ty outreach programs in health, had their hair styled, and nails education, and community give- manicured. back, to support his 21st Sen- The young men in turn, had ate District constituency of East a wide selection of neckties, Flatbush, Flatbush, Midwood, shirts slacks, as well as suit jack- Ditmas Park, Kensington, and ets, tuxedo, and accessories to Boro Park, thanked the Brook- choose from. This was all made lyn-based Alpha Kappa Alpha possible due to the partnerships Sorority, Inc. and Delta Rho Lo vely yo ung lad ies d ecked o ut in p retty d resses are p h o tog rap h ed w ith S en. Kevin P arker. forged with Sen. Parker’s office Omega Chapter for their contin- S en. Kevin P arker s o f ce to make the event a success. ued partnership. The politician said he was Carol-Ann Huggins, chair- showcasing the history, and the dence, discipline, and profes- who left with bags of goodies, delighted to host the 11th person of Delta Omega, said the great work of the group, helped sionalism — said he was pleased gift, and flyers to keep them Prom dress giveaway, noting group started a dress drive in to introduce young ladies to to partner with Sen. Parker for informed. that attending the proms could the month of March. A collec- sorority life. the second year, to dress young Sen. Parker is inviting anyone be very costly, particularly for tion of footwear and accessories, Yani Deconescu, director of men with suits and tuxedo for who unfortunately, was unable families with young ladies, add- were also donated to Senator’s strategy initiatives, Opportu- the prom. to attend the event, to call Raven ing that parents pay upwards office. nities For A Better Tomorrow The engaging event which Robinson in his office — 718- of $1000, for prom preparation, She pointed out that the (OBT) — a youth program that also provided snacks was excep- 629-6401, to request available and as such, he thought it nec- attractive display at the kiosk builds careers through confi- tionally helpful to the youths ensemble. 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BQ Caribbean Life, May 11–May 17, 2018 31 Windies to pla Pakistan By Azad Ali West Indies will open its 2019 World Cup campaign against nem- esis Pakistan in its bid for a third title in the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) premier 50 overs masterpiece. The ICC, world governing body, formally released the schedule for the May 30 to July 14 West Indies, two-time winners will play matches in Southampton, Manchester and Nottingham, with other fixtures also carded for Taunton, Chester-le- Street and Leeds but have been kept away from the London venues of the Oval and Lord’s. West Indies will take on Pakistan in Nottingham on May 31, having not T h e B elize co nting ent at P enn R elays. P h o to by N elso n A . King beaten the Asian side in a bilateral series in 27 years, winning just four of the last 19 One-Day Internationals against them. The regional team will clash with world champions Australia on June BELI E CREA ES HIS 6 also in OR Nottingham before facing South Africa four days later in South- H igh school compe tes in Penn R ela s for first time ampton and taking on Bangladesh three days later. By Nelson A. King “Salute to our athletes!” Cayetano The Windies will then do battle Belize created history late last month told a reception for athletes from St. with host England on June 14 and by becoming the first country in Cen- Vincent and the Grenadines and Belize, will take on New Zealand (June 22) tral and South America to compete in at the Vincentian-owned Calabash Res- and India (June 27) in two Manches- the illustrious Penn Relays in over 80 taurant and Lounge on Lancaster Ave- ter fixtures, play Sri Lanka at Ches- years. nue in Philadelphia, at the conclusion ter-le- Street on July before wrapping “In 1937, a Panamanian team came of the Penn Relays. up their preliminary camping on July to the Penn Relays and, since that time “Extreme thanks to Mr. Cordice,” 4 against Afghanistan at Leeds. — until now — there has not been a she added. “You are part of our family. All 10 teams will play each other team from Central America participat- We take this love from the Penn Relays in the preliminaries with the top four ing in the games,” James Cordice, the back home.” teams progressing to the semi-finals Vincentian-born, Philadelphia-based Ovado echoed her boss’s remarks, carded for Manchester and Birming- architect behind Belize and St. Vincent adding: “Today, we made history. Today, ham on July 9 and 11. and the Grenadines’ participation in the for the first time, we have anybody West Indies will not play a single Penn Relays. from Belize [competing in the Penn game at the historic Oval in London, The Penn Relays takes place annu- Relays]. where most of their traditional Car- ally, during the last weekend in April, at “I’m totally proud of them,” added ibbean support can be found. the Franklin Field Stadium at the Uni- Ovado, referring to the Stan Creek However, the ground will be the versity of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. athletes. scene of the tournament opener Cordice, a community advocate, was Nigel Rodriguez, captain of the Stan between England and South Africa. instrumental in having two St. Vincent Creek High School team, evoked loud and the Grenadines high schools — The laughter in declaring: “Back home, Thomas Saunders Secondary School I see fast runners; but, at the Penn and the St. Vincent Grammar School — Relays, we have jet runners.” compete in the Penn Relays Carnival for Though the Belizean athletes did not the past eight years. match up to most of their competitors Earlier this year, Cordice undertook in their first Penn Relays effort, they, a special trip to Belize, convincing at nonetheless, gave a good account of least one high school — Stan Creek — themselves, Cordice said. to participate in the oldest and largest Francisco also said Cordice “gave collegiate athletic meet in the United this town and this community hope States. — something we haven’t received in The 10-member Stan Creek con- years. tingent — comprising seven athletes “We’ll forever be thankful for you, P akistani bow ler Mo ham m ad and three officials (Principal Jeremy your heart and your passion for the A m ir, seco nd rig ht, celebrates the “Jackie” Cayetano, Assistant Principal younger generation,” he said. d ism issal of W est Ind ies K eem o Gregory Ovado and Head Coach and S tan Creek H ig h S ch o o l Princip al “This was the start of what is now P aul, center, d uring the seco nd Councilman Gary Francisco — show- Jerem y (Jackie) Cayetano ad d ress- history,” added Francisco about Stan Tw enty20 m atch in K arachi, P aki- ered praise on Cordice for facilitating es recep tio n in P hilad elphia. Creek’s participation in the Penn stan, Mo nd ay, A p ril 2, 2018. the historic initiative. P h o to by N elso n A . King Relays. “Thanks for coming through.” A sso ciated P ress / S h akil Ad il, File 32 Caribbean Life, May 11–May 17, 2018 BQ 2018 Caribbean Impact Awards CALL FOR NOMINATIONS At a gala N ovember 1 5 th, Caribbean L ife will present its 4 th annual Caribbean L ife Impact Awards which will recogniz e outstanding N ew Y orkers of Caribbean H eritage. T hese individuals will represent the best of the Caribbean diaspora working in a diversity of fields: from education, finance, and non-profit to manufacturing, media, and retail and everything in between. W e 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. 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King Sherill-Ann Mason-Haywood, the new head of the Brooklyn-based St. Vincent and the Grenadines Diaspora Committee of New York, has described as a success Saturday’s launch of Vincy Mas in New York. “The event drew hundreds of Vin- centians to the FOCH and scores of non-Vincentians who were drawn in by the sound of sweet pan music,” Mason- Haywood told Caribbean Life on Sun- day, referring to the Friends of Crown Heights Educational Center in Brook- lyn, where the event was held to coin- cide with the official launch of Vincy Mas in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. “Video displays of previous carnival actions and this year’s mas bands pres- entations were on display throughout the event,” added Mason-Haywood, who succeeded her husband, Maxwell Hay- wood, as chairman of the group, on his death from cancer. At Saturday’s New York launch, Mason-Haywood said performances came from, among others: Brooklyn 20th Century Steel Orchestra; Don Radix; John Dougan; Oscar James; Hymn legend; Curtis C; Panchant (Garifuna award- winning artiste);Wiseguy; Dennis Bow- man (of Blaksand fame); Fyah Empress and Naphtali. D esbert P itt (left) and P etulah Q uam m ie-Co m m issio ng in fo reg ro und o f S V G P layers Internatio nal s d isp lay o f Mason-Haywood said there were also Leg end s o f the S o ca Mo narch - T h e B est of the B est. P h o to by N elso n A . King costume band displays, mainly from Adrenaline, Carnival Players Interna- tional, Nelson Bloc; and SVG Connect. ra Committee’s Cultural Association, [local Carnival Development Commit- In addition, she said there were dis- CAVUSA, heard remarks from CAVUSA tee] and to forge an even stronger plays by promoters of private events, chairman Awusu Slater and Mason- partnership in the years to come,” she the SVG Diaspora Committee, the SVG Haywood. added. New York Tourism Office and Carib- “The event as a success in volunteer- Vincy Mas, the premier cultural fes- bean Airlines. ism in the Diaspora,” Mas-Haywood tival in SVG, which is dubbed the “hot- Local Vincentian cuisine, treats said. “Everyone who participated did test carnival in the Caribbean,” runs and drinks were on sale. Djs Supa so in pure love for country and for the from June 29 to July 10. Eyes, Young G and Ez Soundz provided promotion of our country’s premier The Committee said this new part- music. cultural festival, Vincy Mas. nership with CDC emerged after Ain- The event, hosted by the Diaspo- “We will continue to support CDC sley Primus, a Brooklyn-based Vincen- tian cultural organizer, who had previ- ously spearheaded the annual launch, “gave up the project due to personal reasons. “CAVUSA stepped in and commit- ted to building on Primus’ efforts,” the statement said. “CAVUSA secured the endorsement of the Ministry of Tour- ism and CDC, and has worked in close collaboration with chair of the CDC, Ricky Adams, and other members of the committee to ensure the success of the event. The support for Vincy Mas is “a strategic developmental focus of the Diaspora Committee and CAVUSA, who have proposed the hosting of a ‘Carni- val as Economic Development’ forum for key stakeholders in the aftermath of the carnival,” the statement said. “The ultimate goal is to increase the promotion and packaging of Vincy Mas to Vincentians and non-Vincentians alike, and to increase the visitors to Calyp so nian D o n R ad ix d ep uts w ith B ro o klyn Century S teel O rch estra p erfo rm s at V incy Mas launch in N ew the shores of St. Vincent and the Gren- T his is a V incy P arty. Y o rk . P h o to by N elso n A . King adines,” the statement said. P h o to by N elso n A . King BQ Caribbean Life, May 11–May 17, 2018 35 Parks commissioner orks on his pickleball skills By Tequila Minsky Brooklyn, earlier this year. Commissioner of Department for Commissioner Mitch Silver Commenting on the game’s the Aging to sweat it out against doesn’t mind a little sweat. That’s popularity, Dapolito Center man- NY1 reporters. The cable news appropriate given that this Hai- ager Trevor Merk says, “Since I’ve channel was producing a promo- tian-descent New Yorker is the been here, we’ve added two more tion segment on the NYC Parks NYC Parks Commissioner. days to the pickleball schedule. third annual Senior Games in It was a pleasant surprise to The public demanded it!” Brooklyn. see the commish in athletic get- Players travel from all bor- The Olympic-style Senior up last week at the Tony Dapolito oughs to play at Dapolito. “We Games were primarily held at the Recreation Center near Houston offer the most court time for Brownsville Recreation Center, Street to play pickleball. It’s the pickleball at a Parks center, city- open to members of the citywide same center he first played the wide,” Merk notes. senior recreation centers. Almost game while making a site visit “Our court accommodates 500 people registered this year two years ago. players the best — it’s wide and to compete in games including Pickleball is very popular low- we have pickleball specific lines pickleball, as well as swimming, impact competitive sport that on our court thanks to a recent basketball, track and field and combines elements of badmin- gym revamp,” he added. other competitive games. It ran ton, tennis, and ping-pong. Using Many other Parks centers May 7 - May 11. paddles, two or four players hit a schedule pickleball for mem- Additionally, a pickleball tour- Wiffle-like plastic ball over a net. bers. The Roy Wilkins Recreation nament on June 9 with three The game was invented in Center in Jamaica and Al Oert- categories of ages of competitors 1965 on Bainbridge Island near er Center in Flushing, Queens; (ages 18 to 55-and over) is sched- Seattle, Washington by three East 54th St., Chelsea, and Ger- uled from 8 am - 5 pm at the dads who came up with this trude Ederle in Manhattan and Roy Wilkins Park tennis courts Parks Com m issoner Mitch Silver gets ready to serve during summer activity for their bored Brownsville Recreation Center in Queens. a g am e o f p ickleball. P h o to by Teq u ila Minsky kids. The sport has gained a foot- offer pickleball. 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Pryce form. Festival will feature a drum- “Civic, youth groups and Jamaica’s Ernie Smith will For the fourth year, Clarke ming circle, steel pan orches- other non-profits will see the headline a full day of Caribbean has been showcasing his tra, basket weaving demonstra- value in ensuring their mem- cultural presentations on May BRAATA ensemble singers and tion and instructions, storytell- bers to participate,” he added. 12 at York College Performing actors to families yearning for ing, a pop up cultural exhibit “Our play zone will feature Arts Center in Queens when an outing of Caribbean feasts featuring life sized puppets of many of the games that we Braata Productions, creator and treats. folk hero Anansi, rolling calf, played back home in the Car- of The Bankra Caribbean Folk This year, he announced that Bacoo as well as accommo- ibbean. Guided and lead by Festival hosts a free event. the fun commences at noon on date patrons with a play zone activity coordinators, they will The baritone whose hits of May 12 with an entire program where youngsters will be able teach and engage the children the 1960s and 1970s yielded of free and enjoyable program to test their skills at dandy and adults in the playing of “Duppy or Gunman,” “Life Is that is open to the commu- shandy, marbles, hop scotch, these games.” Just For Living” and a myriad nity. Jacks, ring games and other “The idea is that the genera- of folk songs is expected to “The Caribbean community childhood games. tions will meet in one space and bridge entertainment with cul- has so much to offer and this Foods and beverages from exchange experiences. Grand- tural nostalgia during a live folk festival provides a unique the Caribbean will be in abun- ma will play with her grand- performance which will likely opportunity to showcase our Jm aican sing er E rnie S m ith, dance to refresh the palates and kids and teach them games she inform some, delight others rich and diverse cultural herit- W ikip ed ia.org senses familiar to the islands’ used to play.” and probably unite all patrons. age with the residents of the unique cuisine. Braata Folk Singers will lead His hits of yesteryear have borough and its environs.” Patrons are asked to bring an impressive lineup of cul- become classic hits to revel. “2018 represents our fourth hosting gatherings appealing drums and other musical tural groups scheduled to per- Often described as “incom- staging of this celebration of to youths and elders and also instruments for a participatory form throughout the afternoon parable” Smith epitomizes nos- Caribbean folk arts, culture showcases the region’s tradi- session which will begin after starting at 4pm. talgia and Caribbean culture and heritage,” Clarke, the event tions. noon. “We look forward to the sup- and will provide the appropri- organizer added. With his BRAATA musical “We hope parents will take port of the Queens community ate melodies to enchant gen- “We really want to make this ensemble, he has successfully their children, grandparents and the wider New York Tri- erations. an accessible event for all.” showcased music and dance as will take the grandkids, church State area to ensure the festi- In addition Children of Cul- Clarke has been advocating well as dramatic productions groups will make it an outing,” val’s success.” ture St. Lucia, the True Trib- for an intergenerational annu- that Caribbean nationals can Clarke said. He also wants sen- Tickets can be reserved ute Organization and Andrew al celebration for the immi- relate. ior citizen centers to encourage online at https://bankrafestival. Clarke are also slated to per- grant Caribbean community by The Bankra Caribbean Folk their members to attend. com or call 917-6682209. 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Her daughter, filmmaker can filmmakers instrumental Magaajyia Silberfeld, will show in introducing a wave of clas- her short film “Vagabonds,” and sic movies into the African film the two will lead a discussion industry. To commemorate that, about their films. The next day an addition to the festival will another discussion will take place bring new and old filmmakers between Senegalese director together for a discussion on how Safi Faye and Ghanaian-Amer- their classic films stood with ican filmmaker Akosua Adoma T h e lm B o rd ers, by B urkinabe lm m aker A p o lline Trao re, F o und er and executive d i- time, and where the upcoming Owusu. w ill kick off the opening night of the N ew York A frican Film rector o f the N ew Y o rk A fri- generation will take the new There will also be a free town F est on May 16 . This year the festival is screening a lot of can F ilm F est, Mah en B o net- style of African film, said the hall event on May 13, which will lm s o ut of B urkina Faso and S o uth A frica. A p o lline Trao re ti. N ew Y o rk A frican F ilm F est festival’s founder. be a conversation between young “In this new program, we’re artists and how they use their going to be paying homage to from their predecessors, she art for activism, according to one of Africa’s most famous film- tinue at BAMcinématek and con- the pioneers and we’re bring- added. Bonetti. makers — Mauritanian direc- clude at Maysles Documentary ing the filmmakers in transi- “It’s going to be an intergener- The festival’s lineup has more tor Abderrahmane Sissako, and Center in Harlem with showings tion and still with us, and we ational conversation taking place than 60 films from over two a film highlighting the conti- of short films. want to bring them together through the work and we really dozen countries, with a large nent’s first film festival — the Bonetti says she wants people with the emerging filmmakers,” want them to pass on that baton number of them by creators Carthage Film Festival, accord- to explore African filmmaking and said Mahen Bonetti. and show the ropes to young from Burkina Faso and South ing to Bonetti. participate in the conversations Honoring them while they filmmakers,” said Bonetti. “We Africa. Some of the films include After kicking off with the May that come after a film because are still active is a once-in-a have to be mindful that a lot of the New York premiere of the 13 town hall, screenings begin at they are integral to understand- lifetime opportunity for rookie trailblazers are passing on and award-winning Burkinabe film, the Elinor Bunin Munroe Film ing a variety of contexts each film movie makers, who can learn we need to record them and their “Borders,” a film documenting Center on May 16. It will con- analyzes for its viewers. BQ Caribbean Life, May 11–May 17, 2018 4 1 Tribute to Robert Nesta Marle Continued from Page 11 dreadlocked singer who expressed pride and accom- “Exodus” an album he made Trench Town — a plishment of a native son recorded in 1977 was garrison community in and were delivered by Basil named Album of the Cen- Kingston — a place tour- K. Bryan, the island’s Con- tury by Time Magazine. ists now revel as a main sul General to New York. Five Channels + “One Love,” a song attraction. Seven years ago on the which has become an Directed by Jeremy 30th anniversary date Your Content = anthem to unification, Marre, the feature was in May, Marley’s eldest was also designated Song nominated for a Gram- son Ziggy celebrated his of the Millennium by the my award for Best Long father’s life with patrons UNLIMITED BBC. Form Music Video docu- and friends who gathered At the turn of the cen- mentary. at the Grammy Museum tury, Marley was accorded A few years later, a where an exhibition about POSSIBILITIES. the 2171st star on the Brooklyn boulevard was his father opened. Hollywood Walk of Fame named in his honor after The museum’s curators, by the Hollywood Historic community board 17 showcased photographs, Trust and the Hollywood propositioned the idea musical instruments and DISCOVER Chamber of Commerce in to the City Council. East memorabilia from person- California. New York Councilman al collections the family Bob Marley’s music Charles Barron sponsored loaned. Brooklyn Free Speech TV was never recognized a bill to rename a portion That same year “Late with a Grammy nomina- of Church Ave. in Marley’s Night with Jimmy Fallon” BRICartsmedia.org/BFreeBK tion however, his children honor. commemorated the anni- Ziggy, Steven, Damian, After winning approv- versary of Marley’s pass- Julian and Kymani have al, Mayor Michael ing with an entire week all been nominated for the Bloomberg signed into (May 9-13) devoted to his coveted miniature golden law that a stretch of the music. Performances by gramophone and to date thoroughfare in the Car- Ziggy, Jennifer Hudson, #NotYourBasicCable his off-springs possess ibbean-dominated, East Lauryn Hill, Lenny Kravitz @BFreeBK the highest amounts of Flatbush area from 98th and the show’s house band Grammy awards in the St. to Remsen Ave. would The Roots highlighted the reggae category. be known as Bob Marley television talk show. Nevertheless, Marley Blvd. According to a family was bestowed The Gram- The unveiling occurred web portal dedicated to his my Lifetime Achievement July 1 — International memory; “These triumphs PHOTPH O: LIAM BILLINGHAM Award in 2002, an honor Reggae Day — at the cor- are all the more remark- given by the Recording ner of Remsen Ave. and able considering Bob Mar- Academy to “performers was witnessed by Barron, ley’s humble beginnings who during their life- the Brooklyn councilman and numerous challenges times, have made crea- who introduced the leg- he overcame attempting to tive contributions of islation to the entire city gain a foothold in Jamai- outstanding artistic sig- council. ca’s chaotic music indus- nificance to the field of Also present were Mar- try while skillfully navigat- *, - /- recording.” ley’s son Rohan and legions ing the politically partisan That same year, a fea- of fans. 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King Verna Arthur, the Brooklyn-based founder and bandleader of the two-year- old SVG Connect, says it will be “Mask Fo So” for this year’s J’Ouvert in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. “As part of our costume, revelers will be wearing masks, and they will be play- ing mas; hence the double entendre, ‘Mask Fo So,’” Arthur, a Vincentian-born cultural figure in New York, told Carib- INC bean Life on Sunday. “While female is the larger group of people who participate for carnival, last year, we had a large percentage of men from New York; persons we didn’t expect Continued on Page 44 CHARI Disaster artists Jam aican g o sp el artiste Cro sw ell Daily ro cks the h o use. P h o to by N elso n A . King By Alexandra Simon They are the eyes on the storm. A new exhibit opening in Red Hook this weekend showcases the work of Jamaican gosp el artiste headlines fundraising gala artists from Dominica and other Car- ibbean islands devastated by Hurri- cane Maria. “Dominica After Maria,” By Nelson A. King spiritual food to patrons through his “Examine yourself,” he urged. opening May 12 as part of the Brook- Jamaican gospel artiste Croswell uplifting songs. “Think about it. What’s in my heart’s lyn Waterfront Artists Coalition’s 40th Daily was the major act at the recent They included: “He was There,” condition. How do you respond to season, will not only raise cash for annual gala fundraising dinner of “Surely Will Deliver,” “Run Him the word of God? disaster relief groups — it also offers a the Bronx-based Vincentian group, Out,” “Behold,” “Blessed Assurance,” “You must put in the work to reap big boost for the artists involved, said St. Matthias Charities, Inc. and “A Wonderful Savior.” a good crop,” Moore continued. “You the show’s curator. The event, held on April 28, at the Bishop Aaron Moore, of the St. must prepare the soil to receive the “I organized this exhibit with the Friends of Crown Heights Educa- Jude Baptist Church in Brooklyn, seed. Check your heart. My word inclusion of other Caribbean artists tional Center in Brooklyn, attracted exhorted patrons to “examine your- tonight is to prepare your heart to because I wanted them to get the other Caribbean nationals, such as self.” meet the Lord.” opportunity where people can support Jamaicans, Guyanese, Barbadians, “Every man who invests in any- Pastor Robert McBarnett, presi- them and buy their work, or donate to Grenadians and Nevisians. thing will like to see growth,” he dent of St. Matthias Charities, Inc., the Caribbean disaster management,” Daily – who performed during said. “So, you have to know when to lauded patrons for contributing to said Donna Mason. the two segments — provided much invest, how to invest. Continued on Page 44 Continued on Page 44 BQ Caribbean Life, May 11–May 17, 2018 4 3 INC CHARI Continued from Page 43 Grenadines, patrons contrib- event. uted US$791.00 on the spot. “Everywhere I go, I tell folks “This is the biggest [single] TOP 10 — even in St. Vincent and donation thus far,” McBarnett the Grenadines — [that] it’s said. “So, it means we are going SINGLES the folks in New York why to get an EKG machine.” we’re able to do this,” he said. During a missionary trip “Your contributions make us to St. Vincent and the Gren- Meant To Be 1 do this.” adines last December, St. Mat- Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line Since the group was found- thias Charities, Inc. distrib- The Middle ed in 2012, McBarnett said uted four commercial wash- 2 Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey members have made annual ing machines, one commer- pilgrimages to St. Vincent cial dryer, three television sets God’s Plan 3 and the Grenadines, distrib- and recreational games to the Drake uting medical and other sup- Mental Health Rehabilitation plies to hospitals and clinics, Center and the Lewis Punnett Never Be The Same and delivering food, clothing Home (a home for the aged) — 4 Camila Cabello and books, among others, to both at Glen, about five miles Whatever It Takes communities and schools in from capital, Kingstown. 5 Imagine Dragons the length and breadth of the Over the years, the group country. has also conducted missionary Perfect 6 In response to McBarnett’s trips to neighboring Grenada, Ed Sheeran appeal for contributions for distributing medical and other Pray For Me EKG machines in every hos- supplies to hospitals, clinics P astor R o bert McB arnett ad d resses p atrons. P h o to by N elso n A . King 7 The Weeknd & Kendrick Lamar pital in St. Vincent and the and communities. New Rules 8 Dua Lipa Finesse 9 Bruno Mars & Cardi B Carib art SVG Connect Wait 10 Maroon 5 Continued from Page 43 Caribbean Life. Continued from Page 43 to play J’Ouvert played,” added “It is also important for us Mason, an art agent, first Arthur, who coordinates the to come together as a family travelled to the island nation annual Cultural Symposium in celebration, so that tradi- TOP 10 of Dominica in 2010, and R elateable story: This co l- for the Brooklyn-based group, tions could be passed down for developed relationships with lage p iece by P uerto R ican Club St. Vincent, Inc., of which generations,” she added. “SVG ALBUMS many artists there. After Hur- artist Jo hnny Cam acho d e- she is a former president. Connect’s goal is to contribute ricane Maria hit they island, p icts the island s ag blend- “They enjoyed the pan, to the J’ Ouvert experience. she felt obligated to organize ed w ith the sh ap e o f the is- while chipping on the streets “We were encouraged last beerbongs & bentleys a charity event. land. P h o to by Z o e F reilich of Kingstown [the Vincentian year by the positive feedback,” 1 Post Malone “I am Jamaican, but I’m capital],” she continued. “We DeShong continued. “So, this very connected to Dominica,” want to double that amount year, we are hoping for robust Dirty Computer 2 she said. “I learned about the what my mother talked about this year. support for our J’Ouvert pres- Janelle Monae country and connected with a in her time there.” “It is our hope that, with the entation, ‘Mask Fo So.’ The Greatest Showman lot artists, and after this hur- Puerto Rican artist Johnny 150 anticipated revelers and “We are promising a delight- 3 Soundtrack ricane, I knew those artists Camacho, whose home island the heightened sounds of Star- ful experience, with sweet would illustrate their experi- was hit hard by hurricanes lift Steel Orchestra, other band steel pan music, reminiscent When Legends Rise ences and need help.” last year, has a collage piece in leaders will be provided with of years ago,” she said. “Please 4 Godsmack There are eight artists the show. He says the exhibit the impetus to embrace pan joint us. It will be ‘fun fo so.’” in the exhibit — four with is a rare chance for visitors to for future J’Ouvert,” Arthur Arthur said SVG Connect Graffiti U Dominican roots, some with see the aftermath of a natural said. started in 2016 after she held 5 Keith Urban other connections to the disaster though the eyes of In trying to recruit new rev- discussions with Errol “Sardo” KOD island, and others from coun- artists who were affected. elers and raise funds for “Mask Sutherland, who, until recent- 6 J. Cole tries that have faced similar “A lot of people might be Fo So,” Arthur and two of her ly, was manager of Starlift natural disasters, according oblivious to all the islands members – JoAnn DeShong Steel Orchestra. Until Death Call My Name 7 to Mason. that got hit and the people and Claudette Thomas-Butler She said Sutherland had YoungBoy Never Broke Again One artist, Mercedes that need help,” he said. “So – were on hand Saturday, at brought her “up to speed” with Nugent-Head, has painted an I think it’s great to see art- the Friends of Crown Heights plans for Starlift’s 50th Anni- Invasion Of Privacy image of ocean waves inspired ists from the islands and get Educational Center in Brook- versary in 2017. 8 Cardi B by stories from her late moth- to see how their culture and lyn, during the New York “One of the key elements, Last Man Standing er and grandmother, who were upbringing is actually pro- launch of Vincy Mas 2018. which I found missing was a 9 Willie Nelson raised on Dominica. Nugent- jected through their brush- Saturday’s launching cer- J’Ouvert band; and, with the Head, who lives in Guade- strokes.” emony took place simultane- anticipated rush of people Avengers: Infinity War 10 loupe, says that her painting “Dominica After Maria” at ously with the official launch heading home for Vincy Mas, I Soundtrack hits a sore spot, since she has the Brooklyn Waterfront Art- at home. had to find a J’Ouvert band for never been able to visit the ists Coalition [499 Van Brunt “Carnival is an event deeply them,” Arthur said. “Thanks place it depicts. St., Door 7, at the water in Red engraved in our culture, so to our 2017 revelers. Presented by “I never got to go to Domi- Hook, (718) 596–2507, www. yesterday’s event [Saturday] “I later decided, in keeping nica — and I was actually bwac.org]. Opening reception was important in displaying with Starlift’s 50th anniversa- planning on going to Domi- on May 12; 1–6 pm. On dis- the bands’ portrayals for 2018 ry, which they dubbed ‘We 50’, wireless nica, and then Maria hit,” said play through June 17, Sat– and in reminding us of the that the name of the portrayal Nugent-Head. “When I get Sun; 1–6 pm. $5 suggested pending events,” DeShong, will be ‘the Graduates: Class of there one day, I hope to see donation. also a registered nurse, told 1967,’” she added. 4 4 Caribbean Life, May 11–May 17, 2018 BQ D J -A II daughter (Araceli Prasartton- gosoth) in tow. “American” As Clinton conducts an Excellent (4 stars) impromptu tour for them, we Unrated learn what life had been like Running time: 18 min- for him when housed behind utes barbed wire. Ironically, he Production Studio: River started every school day with Road Creative the Pledge of Allegiance to the Distributor: River Road country imprisoning him. Nev- Creative ertheless, when he came of age, he opted to enlist in the army. The plot thickens when the little girl shows him a pic- By Kam Williams ture of her grandfather, who A couple of months after had also been a member of the attack on Pearl Harbor on the 442, a Japanese regiment Dec. 7, 1941, President Roo- which suffered very heavy cas- sevelt issued Executive Order ualties while fighting the Nazis 9066. In accordance with this overseas. The photo triggers directive, over 100,000 U.S. cit- a battlefield flashback in Clin- izens of Japanese ancestry were ton which ultimately leads to herded up and taken to intern- a couple of touching tableaux ment camps for the duration of it would be unfair for me to World War II. spoil. “American,” though set Directed by Richie Adams (Of in the present, revisits that T h e A m erican, tho ug h set in the p resent, revisits the sh am eful ch ap ter in U nited S tatesMind and Music), “American” shameful chapter in our his- history. is a character-driven drama tory. It is appropriate that the which packs quite an emotion- poignant picture stars George al punch, given its duration of Takei, best remembered as Lt. ed to parts unknown. ing been shipped to a concen- American National Museum as less than 18 minutes. Kudos to Sulu of Star Trek fame since, at In “American, he plays Clin- tration camp on account of he recounts his unfortunate George Takei for this labor of the tender age of 5, he and his ton Nakamato, a 94-year-old his Japanese heritage. At the ordeal on U.S. soil to a visi- love doubling as a very timely family were forced out of their veteran who proudly served his point of departure, we find him tor (Rachel Michiko Whitney) teachable moment about racial home at gunpoint and relocat- country in WWII, despite hav- volunteering at the Japanese- with an impressionable young tolerance. “Powerful, funny and uplifting! Independent & Foreign Films A musical that both sexes can enjoy.” - Talkin’ Broadway Always at the Carlyle “Deliciously Sassy!” (PG-13 for suggestive con- - Theater Scene tent, partial nudity and drug references) Rever- ential retrospective about By Kam Williams the iconic, NYC hotel which has served as the favorite haunt of several generations of lege-bound teens (Olivia Holt and Skyler Jet Setters. Featuring commentary by Gisondo) who hatch a plan to improve George Clooney, Woody Allen and Antho- their admissions chances by having their ny Bourdain. high school abolish its student ranking Anything (R for sexual references, drug system. Supporting cast includes Kristin use and pervasive profanity) Romance Chenoweth, Bruce Dern and Kathleen drama about a widower (John Carroll Chalfant. Lynch) who moves from Mississippi with Mountain (Unrated) Willem Dafoe nar- his sister to L.A. where he takes a fancy rates this documentary exploring the to his transgender, next-door neighbor history of and extolling the virtues of Photo: Carol Rosegg (Matt Boomer). Support cast includes mountain climbing. Maura Tierney, Margot Bingham and Revenge (R for profanity, sexual- Michael Boatman. ity, graphic nudity, rape, gruesome vio- Beast (R for profanity, sexuality and lence and drug use) Action thriller set disturbing violence) Psychological thriller in France where an American socialite set on a tiny English island where a young (Matilda Lutz) decides to take the law into woman (Jessie Buckley) leaves home to her own hands after being raped and left A New Musical Written by Dorothy Marcic move in with a free-spirited newcomer for dead by a friend (Vincent Colombe) (Johnny Flynn) only to discover that he’s of her married millionaire lover (Kevin From the Soundtrack of Your Life the prime suspect in a string of brutal Janssens). With Guillaume Bouchede and A high energy celebration of women featuring Top-40 songs like murders. With Geraldine James, Trystan Avant Strangel. (In English and French RESPECT, Stand by Your Man, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, These Gravelle and Shannon Tarbet. with subtitles) Boots are Made for Walkin’, I Will Survive, Greatest Love of All… Boom for Real: The Late Teenage What Haunts Us (Unrated) Paige Gold- Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat (Unrated) berg Tolmach directed this investiga- Ride Free on the LIRR to This One’s For The Girls and Save. Prestige biopic chronicling the late art- tive documentary connecting the dots Go to mta.info/lirr/getaways ist’s life prior to his rise to fame. between the suicides of six of her high St Luke’s Theatre, 308 West 46th Street - Telecharge.com 212-239-6200 Class Rank (Unrated) Romantic com- classmates all of whom had been molest- ForTheGirlsTheMusical.com edy about a couple of couple of col- ed by the same teacher. 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A sso ciated P ress / Michael Kim Sir Viv backs cricket reform By Azad Ali Legendary former West Indies Test captain Sir Vivian Richards is in sup- port of CARICOM’S efforts at govern- ance reform in West Indies cricket. Sir Viv, who has never lost a Test series as captain, said he believed the regional nation grouping’s intentions were genuine and were aimed at cor- recting some of the problems which had plagued the sport regionally. “They are not in anyway, in my PELICANS Continued on Page 48 West Indies sinks further FINISHED By Azad Ali West Indies has sunk to a historic low (9th) in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) Test rankings, which were released last week. The ICC release states West Indies lost N ew O rleans P elicans A ntho ny D avis, left, vies fo r a rebo und ag ainst G o lden S tate W arrio rs D raym o nd five rating points to tumble to 67 and G reen d uring the rst half in G am e 5 o f an N B A basketball seco nd -ro und p layo ff series Tu esd ay, May 8, are now only above minnows Zimbabwe, 2018, in O akland , Calif. A sso ciated P ress / Marcio Jo se S anch ez which has two points inside the last five years. The regional team is also now on eight Curr , Durant lead W arriors into W estern finals points behind Bangladesh which picked up four points to move to 75 to take over By Janie McCauley night. rebounds for a Pelicans team that the eighth spot in the rankings. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Klay Thompson added 23 points overcame the loss of DeMarcus Cous- The sad news for the Windies come on Curry had 28 points, Kevin Durant for the Warriors, who with a 15th ins to a season-ending torn Achilles the heels of a despicable tour of New Zea- scored 24 and the Golden State War- straight home playoff win tied Chi- tendon three months ago to make land last December when they suffered a riors advanced to the Western Con- cago for an NBA record. The Bulls this strong run. The Pelicans shaved 2-0 whitewash. ference finals by dismantling Antho- did so from April 27, 1990, to May the lead to seven points with two They were crushed by an innings and ny Davis and the New Orleans Peli- 21, 1991. minutes left on a basket by Davis 67 runs in the opening Test at Wel- cans 113-104 in Game 5 of Tuesday Davis had 34 points and 19 Continued on Page 48 Continued on Page 48 BQ Caribbean Life, May 11–May 17, 2018 4 Sir Vivian Continued from Page 47 opinion, looking to run the board or anything of that particular factor, the 66-year-old Antiguan told the Anti- gua Observer newspaper. “They’re just looking basically to address some of the problems which we have in terms of administration wise and things like that,” he said. CARICOM is challenging Cricket West Indies’ (CWI) right, as a private entity, to manage the “public good” of West Indies cricket. While CWI has resisted endorsing the 2015 Governance Report, which recommended the “immediate dis- solution” of CWI, CARICOM has con- tinued to agitate for change, and only recently approached the ICC to stake out its position. The ICC, however, made it clear it would only agree to such a meet- ing if embattled CWI President Dave Cameron was present, which Sir Viv supports. The ICC has suggested a November meeting, but Chairman of CARICOM’S sub-committee on cricket, St. Vincent G o lden S tate W arrio rs A nd re Igu o d ala (9) d unks p ast N ew O rleans P elicans A ntho ny D avis, center, d uring the and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr. rst half in G am e 5 o f an N B A basketball seco nd -ro und p layo ff series Tu esd ay, May 8, 2018, in O akland , Calif. A s- Ralph Gonsalves said CARICOM would so ciated P ress / Marcio Jo se S anch ez press ahead with laying the legislative groundwork for governance reform. PELICANS HOPES DASHED Windies sink Continued from Page 47 San Antonio Spurs and now the impos- ing, push-the-pace Pelicans. - Continued from Page 48 before Draymond Green’s turnaround Green had another superb all-around Pelicans: New Orleans made 6 of 9 3s fadeaway moments later. night on both ends with 19 points, 14 in the first and finished 10 for 24 from lington, with both matches finishing The Warriors advance to play the rebounds, nine assists, three steals and long range. ... New Orleans got back in inside two days. top-seeded Houston Rockets in what two blocked shots. it with an 11-0 run in the second. West Indies beat Zimbabwe 1-0 in has long been an anticipated Western The Warriors came out of halftime Warriors: Golden State shot 4 of 14 a two-match series last November but Conference finals matchup — with a with a 10-0 run over the opening 1:54, from deep in the first half. ... Durant got no points from that victory. Finals feel, perhaps — and one Golden forcing two Pelicans timeouts and tak- scored 20 or more points in a 17th Once world champions, the Wind- State will start on the road Monday ing control for the rest of the game. straight postseason game. His first ies team has fallen from the top of the night. The teams didn’t meet during Thompson hit back-to-back 3-point- five points moved him past two play- table and has struggled badly over the the 2017 postseason, but the Warri- ers midway through the first to put ers _ Chris Mullin (685) and Harrison past two decades. ors won a five-game series in the first Golden State up 17-10, the second right Barnes (687) _ into 10th place all-time Last year, the team won just three round of the 2016 playoffs. Houston in front of his own bench as teammates for the Warriors in postseason scor- of 10 Tests and their victory over eliminated Utah in its Game 5 earlier erupted in celebration. He began 6 for ing. ... Curry (366) passed Paul Arizin Pakistan in November 2016 broke a Tuesday. 9 and had 14 points by the 4:10 mark (364) for second place on the franchise 19-month losing streak. Curry, who returned for Game 2 of the first. postseason list for made free throws. West Indies will have a chance to after nearly six weeks out with a knee Durant became irate when Nikola ... Curry (19) and Thompson (16) have improve its rankings when they host injury, knocked down an open 3-point- Mirotic made a late, hard bump on a made all of their free throws this posts- Sri Lanka in June and Bangladesh in er midway through the third and raised 3-point try with 5:23 left in the first — eason. ... The Warriors are 9-1 in Game a two-Test series the following month his hands to get the crowd going, then a play that was reviewed and Mirotic 5s since 2015. They also clinched their and India for Tests matches later in made another less than two minutes received just a common foul. first-round series with San Antonio at the year. later. He converted three free throws As Durant took free throws, Green home in Game 5. ... Durant received at the 6:25 mark following a hard foul tried to listen in on the Pelicans’ hud- the Al Attles Community Impact Award by Jrue Holiday. dle before official Josh Tiven pulled in a pregame ceremony. The Warriors In the second quarter, Holiday him away. Community Foundation will donate shoved Curry hard into the basket, $15,000 to the charity Durant chose, enraging the two-time MVP who let Oakland Elizabeth House, which pro- the officials know how upset he was by Curry went 10 for 16 in 37 minutes vides residences to women and chil- the push and no call. playing his fourth game back from a dren who have been homeless or faced Holiday contributed 27 points and sprained left knee he hurt March 23. violence or addiction. 11 assists, but even with better shoot- His minutes have increased each game ing, New Orleans couldn’t stay with he plays, up to 31 in Game 4 and 37 deep, score-at-will Golden State. on Tuesday. He added eight assists and Steve Kerr on whether he needed to W est Ind ies cap tain Jaso n H o lder The defending champions are seri- seven rebounds in Game 5. check in with his players on the urgen- bow ls to E ng land s Jo hnny B air- stow d uring the seco nd O ne D ay ous about a repeat title, and took one He was 32 for 67 with 15 3s in the cy of closing out the series: “I dial peo- Internatio nal m atch betw een step closer to that goal. series. ple on my rotary phone. Nobody seems E ng land and W est Ind ies at Trent So far this postseason, with Durant On a side note, he went 0 for 5 on to answer, though. Nobody answers a B rid g e, N o tting ham , E ng land , and Green leading the way, the Warri- his signature tunnel shots before the home phone anymore. No texts neces- T h ursd ay, S ep t. 21, 2017. ors have admirably defended the slower game. sary. Our guys know what’s at stake.” A sso ciated P ress / R u i V ieira, F ile 4 Caribbean Life, May 11–May 17, 2018 BQ Doughlin moving up By George Alleyne Doughlin said that she built ting on this year’s glory. She is the queen in her cat- confidence based on the 2017 “I can’t be too casual any- egory on the local scene, and experience, which made her bet- more. From the previous year Barbados woman’s body fitness ter prepared when facing the to this year, I found that I had athlete, Shakira Doughlin, has judges. to manage my time well and I shown herself as a force to be That spunk was backed by could not drop the ball,” she said, reckoned with internationally by solid training and study of past adding, “every year as the sport medalling in a South American winners of the competition. grows … you have to improve, tournament. “It took a lot of research to get you cannot bring back the same The Barbados’ Bikini Fitness where I am now today, I had to thing at all because they would queen captured bronze at the look at all the winners from the have gone way ahead of you 2018 Arnold Classic that ended previous categories from this from the last time you went on in Brazil just over a week ago. same show and see where they stage. So, the next time [the What made 27-year-old’s had strong points and see if I aim] is probably getting more third place finish among com- could work hard enough to get conditioned. That is something petitors across South America some of that in my body and I would have to work on.” even more remarkable was that presentation. Doughlin said that as the she leap-frogged from the 15th “You really can’t take any- reigning Barbados queen she place finish in the 2017 edition thing for granted and you can’t saw a need to take on other of the competition. mismanage your time because competition and further chal- The Arnold Classic in Brazil preparation is what gets these lenge herself, “that is why I felt is part of a worldwide annual girls to where they are supposed like let me just go out and see series of continental competi- to be,” she said. what that experience would do tions named after global body- “This particular show my for me, if I’m really supposed to building champion turned movie focus was just on bringing it be doing this sport, if I can really star, Arnold Schwarzenegger. on stage. I worked very hard to make it overseas and that has The Brazil show sees over ensure that my first showing really pushed me to the point 3,500 competitors annually. this year would be a stepping where I am so determined to win Of the Barbados 2018 contin- stone to summer. or try to.” gent attending the show, Dough- “I feel great to have made the Copping a bronze medal at lin was the lone medallist. Four top six, and over the Moon to this mega event, shows that she other persons placed in the top crack the top three after being is in the right sport and Bar- B arbad o s tness q u een S h akira D o ug h lin sh o w ing o ff h er eight, and one squeezed into the only in the top 15 last year.” bados can expect more of its A rno ld Classic bro nze m ed al and tro p hy. top 15. But she will not be simply sit- queen. 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