FREE www.caribbeanlifenews.com QUEENS/LONG ISLAND/BRONX/MANHATTAN June 23–29, 2017 BRET BRINGS MISERY One dead, roofs off and Youth designer honored flooding in Trinidad, Grenada Nine-year-old Sappire Autumn Rose is presented with the Golden Arrowhead of Achievement Youth Award by Barbara Atherly, consul general of Guyana to New York. See story on Page 3. By Bert Wilkinson relieved Prime Minister Keith Photo by Tangerine Clarke Grenada and its smaller fam- Rowley who is already trying to ily islands as well as the Dutch steer the oil and gas-rich twin dependencies of Aruba, Bonaire island republic with Tobago and Curacao were spared the back to economic prosperity Give Caribbean ‘Dreamers’ permanent status: Clarke wrath of Tropical Storm Bret after years of poor governance as it roared through the Car- decisions and shocks from rel- By Nelson A. King into the fabric of this nation,” administration Thursday ibbean and northern South atively low oil and gas prices. As the United States said Congresswoman Yvette D. night, President Trump will American countries this week, “This was a serious storm Deferred Actions for Childhood Clarke, the daughter of Jamai- not immediately eliminate dumping tons of rain, snarling but everything was in place Arrivals (DACA) program, oth- can immigrants. protections for the so-called traffic, cancelling commercial and I just want to thank every- erwise known as the “Dream “But the DACA program “Dreamers,” undocumented flights and closing govern- body who did everything that Program”, marks its fifth remains under threat,” Clarke, immigrants who came to the ment and private sector offices they were supposed to do. But, anniversary, Brooklyn Con- who represents the 9th Con- United States as small chil- in one of the earliest storms of most important, Thank God,” gresswoman Yvette D. Clarke gressional District in Brooklyn dren. an annual hurricane season in the Trinidad Express quoted is urging the United States told Caribbean Life on Sat- But White House officials recent memory. Energy Minister Rohan Sinan- Congress to pass legislation urday. “DACA recipients have said on Friday that Trump had But Trinidad which had an as saying as it weakened as that would grant permanent been unlawfully arrested by not made a decision about the always been in the pathway of it headed to the Dutch Carib- status for Caribbean and other Immigration and Customs long-term fate of the program this early fact of nature, was bean as a severely weakened “Dreamers.” Enforcement (ICE) officials and might yet follow through not so lucky as Bret ripped off depression that came much “Since DACA was created and needlessly detained. on a campaign pledge to take the roofs of nearly 100 homes too early. in 2012, more than 750,000 “We cannot, in good con- away work permits from the mostly in south, central and The annual hurricane sea- young women and men have science, allow Donald Trump immigrants or deport them. east Trinidad, felled trees and son usually starts on June, used the program to expand to undermine their expecta- However, the US Depart- utility poles, damaged and 1 and runs until the end of their participation in our civil tions or diminish their con- ment of Homeland Security blacked out the electricity grid November. The region brac- society, attend college, and tributions,” she continued. has announced that it would and left homes under water. No es for strong storms mostly start careers, all in the pur- “Congress must act to secure continue the Obama-era pro- serious injuries were reported. around and after August. suit of the American Dream. their permanent status in the gram intended to protect those One man died after falling off Nearby Barbados which was Their contributions have been United States.” immigrants from deportation a makeshift bridge, hitting his also on storm alert hardly bat- invaluable and their remark- According to new memo- and provide them with work head in the process. ted an eyelid as locals tracked able stories are now stitched randums issued by the Trump Continued on Page 6 “Thank God,” said a clearly Continued on Page 6 NEW PATIENTS* • Thorough Examination • Oral Cancer Screening • X-Rays Beautiful SmileBeautifulSmileBeautifulSmileSmile • Basic Teeth Cleaning $ Reg. 89 $425 Not Everyone Was Born With It... *unless gum disease is present ® Affordable Gentle Dental Care INVISALIGN SPECIAL at Sparkle Dental Specialists on staff: Endodontist (Root Canal Specialist) • Periodontist (Gum Specialist) Prosthodontist (Implants & Bridges Specialist) Starting At $3,999 FREE Treatment Consultation Required Are you tired of loose fitting dentures, or constantly using paste to keep Call Today! 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DANIEL GREENBAUM Board Certified Prosthodtist, with advanced training in implantology and periodontology. DDS Degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in NY. 2 Caribbean Life, June 23–29, 2017 BQ Guyana’s independence celebrated with culture, honors at Boro Hall Grenadian-born Michael K. Wil- liams, joined by his daughter Kar- lene, holds a Golden Arrowhead fl ag of Guyana after becoming an honorary member of the Guya- nese community. Photo by Tangerine Clarke Caribbean Life associate editor honored President of the Guyana Tri-State Alliance, Patricia Jordon-Langford, Councilmember Mathieu Eugene, and Con- sul General of Guyana to New York, Hon. Barbara Atherly, join members of the organization and awardees. By Tangerine Clarke Photo by Tangerine Clarke After more than 40 years in the field of mass communication and pho- tojournalism that began in his home- By Tangerine Clarke began, were reminded to be united for Atherly applauded the awardees of doc- land of Grenada, Associate Editor of The Guyana Tri-State Alliance’s the betterment of their community, by tors, lawyers, CEO, entrepreneurs, and Caribbean Life newspaper, Michael theme of unity and togetherness was the Hon. Eric Adams, Brooklyn Bor- religious leaders, for their proactive Kevin Williams, an unsung hero, who expressed during the commemora- ough president, who delivered a sting- nature to do something for others, for works feverishly to ensure Caribbean tion of Guyana’s 51st Anniversary of ing speech on division in the com- country, and for self. Life is on the newsstand in a time- Independence, under the patronage munity, stating that it was imperative The diplomat encouraged Guyanese ly manner received a well-deserved of Brooklyn Borough President, Eric that Guyanese focus their attention and to continue to invest in their homeland, honor from the Guyana Tri-State Alli- Adams and Councilmember Dr. Math- energies on unity. in areas of remigration, personal remit- ance. ieu Eugene at Brooklyn Borough Hall “This community is too strong, too tances, shipments, and the establish- Last Friday, June 16, Williams, who on June 16. great, and too powerful to allow petty ment of various overseas-based chapter began his career in 1997 at Grenada’s The organization which celebrated differences to divide you. You fought and organizations — ways to grow Guy- largest Torchlight newspaper, back its 26th year of hosting the event, for your independence 51 years now ana, she said. then, received the Golden Arrowhead presented the Golden Arrowhead of because your contribution is honorable, “I wish to encourage Guyanese in the of Achievement Award of Achieve- Achievement to Guyanese and a Grena- said Adams who reminded nationals Diaspora, to contribute to the develop- ment and Distinction — the fourth dian, who have made significant con- that America is the only country in the ment of our homeland. Recipients, we highest award in the Order of Service tributions to the community. Citations world that would not allow nationals recognize your contributions to the of Guyana, a citation from Brooklyn from Brooklyn Borough President Eric to abandon their cultural beliefs, but growth and development of our country Borough President Eric Adams, and Adams, Congressional Service Awards encourage the hyphen between Ameri- by awarding you the Golden Arrowhead a Congressional Service Award from from Congresswoman Yvette Clarke ca and the other country because of the of Achievement. It represents a lasting Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, dur- and Citations from Councilmember fusion that makes ‘us great,’” he said. memento of your patriotism, discipline, ing Guyana’s 51st Anniversary of Inde- Mathieu Eugene were also presented “Brooklyn will stay united.