Haitians Rally in Times Square Against Trump Caribbean Countries Express Outrage Over US Prez's Insults
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www.caribbeanlifenews.com QUEENS/LONG ISLAND/BRONX/MANHATTAN Jan. 19–Jan. 25, 2018 CARICOM TRASHES TRUMP Caribbean countries express outrage over US prez’s insults
By Bert Wilkinson cifically. In the past week, Caribbean After all, Haiti is a full mem- community governments have ber of the group of 15 nations. been forced to grapple with two It was the last to join at a sum- major issues of international mit in Guyana in 2002, large- concern and of course one had to ly through the extra efforts of do with the outrageous remarks then Jamaican Prime Minister by President Trump about Haiti, P. J Patterson African immigrants and a pref- The leaders said in their erence for the lily white peo- angry narrative on Trump’s ple from Norway settling in the remarks that he has “this pat- United States. tern of denigrating Haiti and When Trump had made the its citizens in what seems to racist statements to a biparti- be a concerted attempt to per- Many demonstrators paralleled the head of state’s comments with white surpremacist san group of congress men and petuate a negative narrative of language. Community News Group / Alexandra Simon women at a White House meet- the country. We are especially ing, many in the Caribbean saddened that such narrative began listening for some form emerged around the time of the of formal and official reaction anniversary of the devastating Haitians rally in Times Square against Trump from leaders in the region. They 2010 earthquake which took so reasoned that they should be so many lives of citizens in that By Alexandra Simon with the President’s com- Johnson. Councilman Brad offended by Trump’s remarks country. Hundreds of demonstra- ments, including some elect- Lander (Cobble Hill), Con- that the White House should at Several people of influence tors rallied at Times Square ed officials. gresswoman Nydia Velazquez least be told how both govern- in the region, including the to protest against President “I was looking for the shit- (D–Sunset Park), Assembly- ments and people in the region man these very leaders have Trump’s derogatory com- hole, and I found it and the woman Rodneyse Bichotte feel about Mr. Trump’s mindset. appointed to make former Euro- ments on Jan. 15. Last week shithole was Donald Trump’s (D– Congresswoman Yvette By Saturday they were not pean slave trading nations pay the president allegedly made mouth,” said Brooklyn Coun- Clarke (D–Flatbush), Assem- disappointed. The Guyana-based reparations for the transatlantic derogatory remarks disap- cilman Jumaane Williams blyman Nick S. Perry CARICOM Secretariat dumped slave trade chimed in with pow- proving immigration from El (D–Flatbush), who represents (D–Canarsie), Lieutenant a statement on its website con- erful words of condemnation. Salvador, Haiti, and Africa a district with one of the Governor Kathy Hochul, and demning Trump’s “derogatory Sir Hilary Beckles, vice- and referenced those nations city’s biggest Haitian popula- many more were in attend- and repulsive language” and chancellor of the University of and the continent as “shit- tions. ance to show their support. even though the statement the West Indies argues that for hole.” The crowd of mostly Dozens of elected officials DeBlasio praised the city’s focused on his remarks in gen- Trump to define Haiti as a shit- Haitian protesters came out including Mayor DeBlasio, Haitian community, and also eral, they also zoomed in on hole country not only exposes to voice their displeasure City Council Speaker Corey Continued on Page 8 what he said at about Haiti spe- Continued on Page 8 $ % && ' ! "! #$ % ! ! " " # $# % ! " ! # & ! " ! # '())) $ * $ *
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2 Caribbean Life, Jan. 19–Jan. 25, 2018 BQ St. Vincent ex-teachers group honors NYU Langone Health By Nelson A. King The Brooklyn-based St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ex-Teachers Association of New York on Sunday, Jan. 14 honored Brooklyn Borough President Eric one of the nation’s premier academic Adams co-hosted the event and medical centers. blasted Trump’s recent remarks NYU Langone Health was the lone about Haiti and Haitian immi- honoree at the group’s 35th Anniversary grants. Photo by Tequila Minsky Gala Luncheon at Grand Prospect Hall in Brooklyn. “Institutions, unlike individuals, can Haitian last forever. Over the last year or so, the members of SVG (St. Vincent and the Grenadines) Ex-Teachers Association, NY have recognized the role institutions community play in our lives,” said the group in its souvenir journal. “We celebrate the work of NYU Longone and the individuals honors quake whose life’s work make the difference for people every day. “Our tradition for over two decades victims, blasts has been to recognize individuals who have made a difference,” added the group at the event that is celebrated the Sun- Trump day before the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Public Holiday in the United States. Dr. Ann Sutherland accepts award from Ex-SVG Teachers of New York ex- “We have been moved and are forever ecutive, L-R: Al Phillips (treasurer), Dr. Herman Ambris (trustee) and Jack- By Alexandra Simon grateful to the Tish Hospital of NYU for son Farrell (president). Photo by Nelson A. King More than 100 Haitian-Ameri- the level of care provided to one of our cans marked the eighth anniver- members over the last year.” sary of the 2010 Haiti earthquake at The group’s president, Jackson Far- The St. Vincent and the Grenadines and liver transplantation.” Borough Hall on Jan. 12. Guests at rell, a retired public school teacher in Ex-Teachers Association of New York He said the Transplant Institute now the eighth annual Interfaith Memo- Brooklyn, told patrons that the group particularly singled out NYU Langone offers heart transplantation. rial for Haiti’s Earthquake Victims, was pleased with the level of care extend- Health’s Drs. Bonnie Lonze and Bruce “As leaders in the field, NYU Langone observed a moment of silence at ed to its vice president, Francis Frank, Gelb, vice chair of Transplant Research physicians are committed to developing 4:53 pm — the exact time a devas- who underwent a kidney transplant at and surgical director of Kidney Trans- new treatment strategies in transplant tating 7.0 magnitude quake rocked the hospital. plantation, respectively, for recognition. medicine, driving clinical research, and the island nation, and many had Although NYU Langone Health was Neal Gorman, director of public rela- creating innovative techniques to care some words for President Trump singled out for the care and dedica- tions, NYU Langone Health, NYU Lang- for people with life threatening heart, in light of his comments deriding tion that the ex-teachers witnessed, the one Hospital, Brooklyn, said, for several liver, or kidney disease,” Gorman said. immigrants from Haiti and the group said its intention was “to bring decades, the specialists at NYU Langone He said NYU Langone Health is a African continent, said one organ- attention to institutions like this that Health’s Transplant Institute “have pro- world-class, patient-centered, integrated izer. make our world a truly better place for vided patients with exceptional care that academic medical center, known for its “It was upsetting, it was very so many and to offer reason for hope to incorporates the latest technological excellence in clinical care, research and hurtful, but not surprising,” said many more.” advancements in kidney transplantation education. Cynthia Bryan, director of opera- tions at International Humanitar- ian Outreach Ministries, Inc. “Our current president speaks off the cuff all the time regardless of whether it’s politically correct or appropriate — and it speaks to his knowledge of Haiti or any country for that matter.” Earlier this month, Trump was under fire for comments he made about Haitians and Nigerian immi- grants having AIDS and living in huts, which he allegedly said in a meeting in June. Last week, he allegedly bemoaned immigration from El Salvador, Haiti, and Africa, calling those countries and the continent “shitholes,” and citing Norway as an ideal country for pre- ferred newcomers. Borough President Adams who also attended the event had some sharp words for the country’s lead- er. He said that the President’s words were racism in disguise. Members of the ex-teachers group pose for our camera after the event. Photo by Nelson A. King
BQ Caribbean Life, Jan. 19–Jan. 25, 2018 3 Updated daily at www.caribbeanlifenews.com CARIBBEAN ROUNDUP THE NEWS FROM BACK HOME
Antigua The Antigua government is set to begin the US$90 million St. John’s port modernization project this month as it moves to increase employment oppor- tunities on the island. Prime Minister Gaston Browne said the project was one of several multi- million investments in the hotel and tourism sectors that should generate employment for nationals in the com- ing months. He said the St. John modernization project will be the single largest public sector investment undertak- en by any government past or present and will facilitate the transformation of the facility into a regional transship- ment port. Browne said a further $80 million will be invested in 2018 to construct a fifth berth to accommodate the Oasis class ships in time for the next tourism cruise season. The prime minister said his admin- istration will invest EC$250 million to Haitians mark earthquake anniversary repair and expand the road network In this Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 photo, Mona Leger, a 39-year-old charcoal vendor and mother of six stands outside her tent as she throughout the two islands during hands out labapen, or breadfruit in Creole, to her children, in the Caradeux refugee camp set up nearly eight years ago for people the year. displaced by the 2010 earthquake, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. See story on Page 18. Associated Press / Dieu Nalio Chery He said the government is investing EC$50 million to build a new airport runway on Barbuda, which will be completed by September this year. including around 50,000 who did not drawn up after l0 months of investiga- rice products to the Caribbean and Barbuda was recently devastated have residence permits. tion by EU officials. Europe. when Hurricane Irma hit the island, But CARICOM Secretary General Portugal, Italy and the United King- forcing all the inhabitants to evacuate Barbados Irwin LaRoche said regional countries dom are the three leading countries the island. The European Union (EU) has writ- had been blacklisted even though they that have been importing from Guyana ten to the Barbados government out- have not been so labeled by the rel- along with South America and Latin Bahamas lining reasons behind the decision to evant regulator authorities such as the America countries, led by Mexico. Bahamian authorities have detained name the island among several Carib- Financial Task Force and the OECD more than 150 Haitians recently after bean Community (CARICOM) coun- Global Forum. Jamaica intercepting a vessel west of the Exuma tries labelled as tax havens. Fly Jamaica announced plans to chain of islands This is according to International Guyana stablish a 24-hour call center to pro- between the Bahamas Business Minister Donville Innis, who The Guyana government says it is vide information for archipelago and Cuba told the Barbados online publication now supplying rice to 34 countries passengers who have over the long Christ- TODAY that he had and has been able to overcome the been affected by wide mas holiday weekend. received correspond- loss of the Venezuelan market a few spread delays in recent They say the Bahamian Navy inter- ence from the EU in years ago. days. cepted the 40-foot vessel with 76 Hai- response to a letter he Agriculture Minister Noel Holder This decision was as a result of a tians a few days after the navy had sent to the organiza- told farmers at a meeting that there meeting with Guyana Civil Aviation intercepted another vessel with 87 Hai- tion last month. is now a need to expand rice cultiva- Authority, which was called after sev- tians on board. But while the minister did not dis- tion to satisfy the demand of those eral complaints from passengers about The Royal Defense Force of the close the contents of the letter, he said markets. flight delays and cancellations by the Bahamas (RDFB) said the new illegal he would be sending another letter to Guyana has been exporting rice to Guyana-owned airline. immigrants have been handed over to the EU seeking the removal of Barba- Caracas in exchange for petroleum Fly Jamaica officials said the air- the immigration authorities for possi- dos from the list of tax havens. products, but the arrangement came line is expected to have its Boeing ble repatriation. Innis said he hoped the matter would to an end in 2015 at the height of the 767 aircraft in operation to relieve the The authorities say that hundreds be settled soon, adding that “in inter- border dispute between the two coun- backlog of passengers left stranded in of Haitians risk their lives by traveling national business we will continue to tries. Guyana and other destinations. in fragile and overloaded boats to the have challenges with our partners in General Manager Additionally, Fly Jamaica has Bahamas in search of work, although other jurisdictions and the European of the Guyana Rice arranged to lease a B757 aircraft from the authorities have warned that they Union matter remains there.” Development Board National Airlines to operate between will expel all foreigners who do not In December last year, EU finance Nizam Hosein told the Kingston, Jamaica and JFK in New have a residence permit as of Jan. 1, ministers meeting in Brussels named meeting that there has been a marked York. 2018. St. Lucia, Barbados, Grenada and increase in the exports of rice and rice Scores of passengers complained According to figures released by the Trinidad and Tobago among a list of products from Guyana in 2017. bitterly about not being provided with International Organization for Migra- 17 countries considered to be global He said close to 540,000 tons of rice adequate information about their tion (IOM) there were about 70,000 tax havens. were exported for 2017 adding there flights. Haitians in the Bahamas in 2014, They said the new list has been has been a steady export of rice and Continued on Page 16
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Q Caribbean Life, Jan. 19–Jan. 25, 2018 5 Caricom leaders flay Trump
By Bert Wilkinson lic of Haiti in reaction to this American president of har- GEORGETOWN, Guyana highly offensive reference. It boring racist view on Haitian — Calling President Donald should be recalled that Haiti is immigrants and those from Trump’s remarks about Haiti the second democracy in the continental Africa. and African immigrants as Western Hemisphere after the “The Haitian government repulsive, the 15-nation Car- United States and that Hai- condemns in the strongest ibbean single trading bloc at tians continue to contribute terms these abhorrent and the weekend flayed Trump significantly in many spheres obnoxious remarks which, if for his outburst, calling them to the global community and proven, reflect a totally erro- unenlightened views. particularly to the United neous and racist view of the “Of additional concern, States of America. CARICOM Haitian community and its is this pattern of denigrat- therefore views this insult to contribution to the United ing Haiti and its citizens in the character of the coun- States,” it said. what seems to be a concerted tries named and their citizens The Haitian reaction noted attempt to perpetuate a nega- as totally unacceptable,” the the fact that Haitian soldiers tive narrative of the country. weekend statement said. had fought on the American We are especially saddened Leaders are scheduled to side against the British in that such narrative emerged hold this year’s mid-year sum- America’s revolutionary war around the time of the anni- mit in Haiti sometime in Feb- around 1812. versary of the devastating ruary and are certain to have The government statement 2010 earthquake which took an extensive discussion on also pointed to history, noting so many lives of citizens in this as they go over foreign that Haitian soldiers fought that country,” the bloc said in policy issues. on the American side against a statement. Thousands of Haitians were the British in the Revolution- Haiti is the last nation to granted temporary humani- ary War and in the War of join the grouping back in tarian status after the dev- 1812. Haiti’s President Jovenel Moise attends a ceremony in Port- 2002. astating January 2012 earth- “The relationship between au-Prince, Haiti, Friday, Jan. 12, 2018. Haitians reacted with The bloc said that leaders quake that was estimated to the two countries has been outrage Friday to reports that President Donald Trump are deeply disturbed by “the have killed more than 300,000 strengthened by the fact that questioned why the U.S. would accept more immigrants use of derogatory and repul- people, including dozens of millions of sons and daugh- from Haiti and “shithole countries” in Africa at an Oval Of- sive language” reportedly foreign visitors. ters of Haiti have contrib- fi ce meeting held on the eve of the anniversary of the 2010 uttered by Trump, and sug- Late last week, Haiti’s Pres- uted and will continue to earthquake. Moise’s government issued a strongly worded gested that they fully support- ident Jovenel Moise dubbed contribute to the prosperity statement denouncing what it called a “racist” view of Hai- ed “the dignified statement of Trump’s remarks as utter- and greatness of America,” tian immigrants and people from African countries. the government of the Repub- ly racists and accused the it said. Associated Press / Dieu Nalio Chery DERMATOLOGY .FEJDBM $PTNFUJD4VSHJDBM Alan Kling, MD (Board-Certified Dermatologist) -FOFMMF%BOJFMT+FSPNF /1t"SUFN1JOLIBTPW 1" Acne Hair loss Eczema Cysts Spider veins Skin allergies Warts Genital warts Blemishes Moles White & dark spots Scalp conditions Nail problems Rashes Keloids STD’s Psoriasis Complexion Herpes HPV infections problems Fungal conditions
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BQ Caribbean Life, Jan. 19–Jan. 25, 2018 7 Haitians protest Caribbean voices outrage
Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 took a jab at Trump, condemning his Meanwhile, the bloc’s council of comments. his higher than usual levels of igno- ministers, made up mostly of those “We are celebrating something good rance about history and hemispheric responsible for foreign and regional and powerful in the American experi- issues but also his lack of enlighten- affairs, this week joined in the interna- ence, not having to protest something ment. tional condemnation of the modern day ugly and disgusting coming from the “The tale of their two constitutions slave trade in Libya. White House,” he said. (US-Haiti) tells this truth. The Ameri- The ministers issued a statement on Reverend Al Sharpton also spoke Haitian-Americans and allies took can Independence Declaration of 2nd the issue early Wednesday, hours after during the protest and led the crowd over Times Square to condemn July, 1776, reinforced slavery as the ending their one day Caribbean Com- Trump’s views on immigrant groups with the chant, “forward ever, back- on Jan. 19. national development model for the munity council of ministers first meet- ward never. Community News Group / Alexandra Simon future. The Haitian Independence Dec- ing for the year at bloc headquarters in But not everyone was a fan of some laration, 1st January, 1804, defined Guyana late Tuesday. of the speakers choice of words. One slavery a crime and banished it from “Given the history, lessons and effects activist who spoke at the rally invoked doesn’t feel like a sanctuary city,” he its borders.” of slavery, the council underscored the the names of Haitian police brutal- added. “They were all giving the same He added further that for Trump need to condemn this gross violation ity victims Abner Louima and Patrick platitudes, and they didn’t talk about to now “define the Caribbean’s noble of human rights,” the ministers said Dorismond, and said President Trump deportations happening right here heroes of human freedom, whose sac- expressing “concern at the reports of represents only a small part of a larger in New York, or the people getting rifice empowered and enlightened his the dehumanizing situation of African preexisting issue facing the country caught up because the police depart- nation in its darkest days, as a site of migrants in Libya being auctioned into overall. ment is making it easier for ICE.” human degradation, is beyond compre- slavery by criminal elements. “This isn’t the first time the Haitian President Trump’s comments added hension,” he said. The council, made up mostly of min- community has been disrespected and on to previous comments he alleg- Haiti’s government had also con- isters responsible for foreign or regional Trump is not the first, because the law edly made about Haitians in a June demned the presidential remarks as affairs, said they are joining with Afri- disrespects us everyday,” said Albert meeting about immigration, where he vile. CARICOM said that it supports can and European Union leaders in Saint Jean, an organizer for Black Alli- reportedly stated that Haitian immi- such remarks from Port au Prince. calling “for an immediate end of these ance for Just Immigration (BAJI). grants “all have AIDS.” “It should be recalled that Haiti is criminal practices,” while noting that He says city politicians were more Saint Jean said those sentiments the second democracy in the western the region has long taken a vow that focused on Trump rather than what have always been challenged by Hai- hemisphere after the United States and slavery should “never again be experi- immigrants in the city face locally like tian-Americans and that is something that Haitians continue to contribute enced in old or new forms”. fear of Immigration Customs Enforce- many people forget. significantly in many spheres to the The condemnation has come as lead- ment (ICE). “It didn’t reopen old wounds but global community and particularly to ers are preparing to meet in Haiti next “Before Trump, there were thou- what it did for me it was ignore them the United States of America. CARI- month to discuss a slew of region- sands waiting to be deported for low- — the wounds were always open COM therefore views this insult to the al issues including ongoing efforts to level offenses, and it got me angry but never really dealt with and they character of the countries named and make European nations pay repara- that no one mentioned that because it glossed over it,” he said. their citizens as totally unacceptable.” tions for the transatlantic slave trade.
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Q Caribbean Life, Jan. 19–Jan. 25, 2018 9 OP-EDS It’s time for a Is Chutney out of place in permanent solution Trinidad’s Carnival? to protect dreamers By Dr Kumar Mahabir edited by Drs Beatrice Bou- When people get angry, I have always foy-Bastick Savrina Chinien they tend to speak their contended that and published by Ian Randle By Korina Iribe Romo most importantly, it brought mind. Their emotions chutney concerts, in Jamaica. Depression, anxiety, frustra- me love. explode in words that they In the chapter, I discussed tion: This was my reality as an In July of 2015 my son was have been suppressing for competitions, tents how Carnival in Trinidad undocumented young woman born, instantly bringing light some time. and fêtes must be has long been the cultural living in the United States. For into the world. I had carried Psychologist Dr Jeffrey recognised as part preserve of the Afro-Trini- many years the love and sup- him for nine months with Huntsinger proved this the- of Carnival. dadian (African) commu- port of my family was the only mixed emotions of hope and ory after conducting experi- nity. To this day, the major thing that sustained me. In fear. I shared in some of the ments at Loyala University players and champions of 2012 my life changed with the same fears of most expectant in Chicago in the USA in calypso, soca, extempo, implementation of the DACA mothers, but I also bore wor- 2012. Indo-Trinidadian (Indian) steelpan and masquerade, program (Deferred Action for ries in my heart that not many Chutney Soca promoter community had always whether in Jouvert (“Jour Childhood Arrivals). A weight did. I thought about how the George Singh really spoke known i.e. Indian culture Ouvert”) or Dimanche Gras, was lifted off my shoulders world would welcome the child his mind when he became (e.g. chutney, pichakaree ) is remain participants of Afri- when I learned I would be able of a Dreamer. I cried when I upset on learning that his given marginal or no space can descent. to live a normal life. I imme- played out all of the what if 2018 show was not funded in “national” and regional The emergence of chut- diately began to daydream as scenarios in my head. What if by the National Lotteries shows (e.g. CARIFESTA). ney music and artistes in I had when I was a little girl, one day they ended DACA and Control Board (NLCB), an Sing’s rant is more reveal- 1995 - when Basdeo Panday optimistic about my new life in tried to deport me? The stress agency of the Afro-domi- ing since he has admitted was elected as the first Indi- the U.S. My new DACA status was relentless, but I made it nated Government in multi- that he has “family ties” to an prime minster of T&T would allow me to finally be through and found ease at the ethnic Trinidad and Tobago Attorney General Faris Al- - was historic. In 1996, the able to come out of the shad- first sight of my baby’s smile. (T&T). Rawi (Express 27/12/17). rendition of Sonny Mann’s ows — not only to survive, but The last two years have been At a news conference In all his anger, Singh runaway hit “Lotay La” by to thrive. like nothing I’ve ever experi- which he convened, Singh was careful not to confirm DJs in soca parties, and by My new found joy and excite- enced. There have been many said that “the decision by what almost every Trini- steel bands as their Road ment and that of many others ups and downs on the roll- the government not to dadian suspected i.e. that March tune during Carni- like me sparked attacks from ercoaster of motherhood. I support chutney soca was Government initially denied val, signalled the advent of local politicians. In Arizona, remember my heart filling with an insult to the art form” him funding because he was chutney into the national the state in which I grew up joy when Iker said “Mamma” (Express 05/02/17). allowing Massive to perform urbanized festival/centre. and call home, a ban on licens- for the first time, and I also Singh raged: “The gov- his hot chutney hit “Rowlee In the following years, es was enacted, and a law- remember the worry and frus- ernment, over the last three Mudda Count.” Indians continued to change suit against education access tration I felt as he started to fall years, has consistently The satire on Prime Min- the ontology of “the nation- for DACA program recipients behind and was diagnosed with reduced funding to Chut- ister Rowley’s mother has al festival” to the extent immediately followed. These a speech delay. But my son Iker ney Soca Monarch and vari- been arguably the most con- that Carnival has to be re- attacks compelled me to join a and I have an indescribable ous members of the present troversial song in the his- defined to include Chutney local organization and become bond. He refuses to fall asleep administration have stated tory of calypso, soca and Monarch, Chutney Brass, a community organizer. As at night unless I am by his side directly to me that chutney chutney in the country. Chutney Soca, Chutney I integrated myself into the and his little hands can touch soca brings no value to Car- I have always contended Calypso, Chutney Glow and immigrant youth movement, my face. Our family is bound nival” (emphasis added). that chutney concerts, com- Chutney Mardi Gras. I also continued to live my by unbreakable love. Still, In At the same news confer- petitions, tents and fêtes For the first time this personal life. The fight for jus- the back of my mind the uncer- ence, Singh said that the must be recognised as part year, a new chutney show tice brought me many things tainty about what could hap- Government had approved a of Carnival and must be an is being introduced to the -- confidence, knowledge and pen to our small family has budget of TT $146 million to given an equitable share of Carnival calendar. It is a new perspective on life. But Continued on Page 12 the National Carnival Com- culture funds, media space the International Chutney mission (NCC). and stage presence. Queen Competition to be “I think this administra- My argument is con- held on Feb. 2 at Guaracara tion is hell-bent on seeing tained in detail in a chap- Park in San Fernando, the that it [chutney soca] has ter entitled “Chutney Music second largest city in the no place in Carnival. It is in Carnival: Re-defining country. The event is being a slap in the face to Indo- National Identity in Trini- hosted by Randy Glasgow Founded 1990 • Published by Community News Group Caribbean entertainment,” dad and Tobago” in the Productions. Corporate Headquarters: One Metrotech Center North, Suite 1001, Brooklyn, NY 11201 he said. book Caribbean Dynamics: Chutney is being strongly CEO: Les Goodstein Singh’s outburst was a Re-configuring Caribbean influenced by calypso and PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER: Jennifer Goodstein public exposé of what the Culture (2015). The book is Continued on Page 12 ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: Ralph D’Onofrio EDITOR EMERITUS: Kenton Kirby ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Kevin Williams REPORTER: Alexandra Simon LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are welcome from all readers. They should be addressed care of this newspaper to the Editor, Contributing Writers: Azad Ali, Tangerine Clarke, Patrick Horne, Nelson King, Tequila Minsky, Vinette K. 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10 Caribbean Life, Jan. 19–Jan. 25, 2018 BQ Fiery & furious redress to racist slur on Black immigrants
Last year, President Donald al Caribbean countries which “racist.” Trump gave an ultimatum to includes former British, Dutch Haiti and its people are North Korea’s President Kim Inside Life and French colonies expressed “deeply shocked and out- Jong Un that if he did not coop- disdain to what they described raged.” erate with US dictates, the Asian By Vinette K. Pryce to be “highly offensive refer- The Haitian government leader and his people would “be ence.” issued a statement saying: met with fire and fury like the “It should be recalled that “these insulting and repre- world has never seen.” earthquake in Haiti, maligned huts” if allowed into America. Haiti is the second democra- hensible statements in no way Since then a book titled “Fire the Caribbean nation as well as Condemnation from world cy in the Western hemisphere reflect the virtues of wisdom, And Fury” by former Trump the continent of Africa describ- organizations, presidents and after the United States and that restraint and discernment that insider Michael Wolf has dis- ing them as ‘s…hole” loca- prime ministers, politicians and Haitians continue to contribute must be cultivated by any high rupted daily operations in the tions. influential Americans rained significantly in many spheres to political authority.” White House causing revela- “What do we want Haitians down on 1600 Pennsylvania the global community and par- It “reflects a totally errone- tions, speculations and at least here for?” Ave. forcing the businessman- ticularly to the United States of ous and racist view of the Hai- one high profile dismissal from “Why do we want all these turned-politician to issue a America.” tian community and its contri- a major Republican media people from Africa here? statement saying “the language Reputed for being the first bution to the United States.” house. “Why do we want all these used by me at the DACA meet- Caribbean nation to revolt Rupert Colville, the United Now with denigrating state- people from s…hole coun- ing was tough, but was not the against slavery, Haitians are Nations human rights spokes- ments about Haitians and Afri- tries?” language” he is being rebuked also acclaimed for helping man slammed the comments cans, responses to President “Your mouth is the foulest for using. Americans achieve independ- calling them “racist.” Trump’s callous comments s…hole in the world,” Vicente The 15-member Caribbean ence. “There is no other word one have been fast, fiery, furious and Fox, a former president of Mexi- Community group issued a Paul G. Altidor, Haiti’s can use but ‘racist,’ ” he said at probably prompted the leader to co wrote referencing Trump. statement saying “CARICOM ambassador to the United a briefing in Geneva. “You can- stifle the words he openly pre- “With what authority do is deeply disturbed by reports States condemned the state- not dismiss entire countries sented during a meeting about you proclaim who’s welcome about the use of derogatory and ment and said his country has and continents as ‘s…holes,’ immigration at the Oval Office. in America and who’s not. repulsive language by the presi- asked for an explanation of whose entire populations, who “I never said anything derog- America’s greatness is built on dent of the United States in Trump’s comments from U.S. are not white, are therefore not atory about Haitians other than diversity, or have you forgotten respect of our member state, officials. welcome.” Haiti is, obviously, a very trou- your immigrant background, Haiti, and other developing “In the spirit of the people of A senior European Union bled and poor country,” Trump Donald? countries.” Haiti we feel in the statements, lawmaker said President Trump backtracked. Even more insulting were “CARICOM condemns in if they were made, the presi- “has forgotten to engage his Initially, reports were that allegations that the leader said the strongest terms, the unen- dent was either misinformed brain before talking” about offensive statements by the that Haitians “all have AIDS” lightened views reportedly or miseducated about Haiti immigrants and is not fit for president on the eve of the eight and that Nigerian immigrants expressed.” and its people.” office. anniversary of a devastating would never “go back to their The united bloc of region- It can only be described as Catch You on The Inside!
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BQ Caribbean Life, Jan. 19–Jan. 25, 2018 11 OP-EDS Time for solution for dreamers
Pick up kids Continued from Page 10 ending the livelihood of real people. It always remained. Recently my concerns means homes lost, families living in from school have been resurrected. DACA recipients fear and in hunger. It means children have once again become the subjects in like Iker crying as they are torn from a political game after President Trump the arms of their mothers. ended the program in September. Our Congress has the opportunity to pass Buy Groceries lives are now in the hands of a Congress a permanent legislative solution to pro- whose extreme bipartisanship could tect Dreamers by ensuring a DREAM threaten our livelihood if a permanent provision is added on to the must pass solution is not reached soon. spending in the upcoming weeks. The Get Health Care I find myself thinking about what deadline to pass this new spending bill my family and I will do. How will we is Jan. 19. Negotiations have been held financially maintain our new house and shared with the public. I strongly and be able to able to put food on our believe we cannot justify protection of table? What happens to our son if ICE one group of marginalized people while comes to tear our family apart in the simultaneously creating policy that will middle of the night? These are all pain- further criminalize and separate fami- ful questions I now have to answer and lies. Ending chain migration, the lot- plan for. There are more than 800,000 tery system, TPS, and further militariz- DACA youth across the country who ing the border will create a multitude face the same complicated questions, of problems for the country and our many of them also parents. Ending the immigrant communities. DACA program is more than just about Korina Iribe Romo is an Arizona contributed dollars lost to the economy. State University graduate student, It is more than just companies losing DACA recipient and community organ- employees, and it’s more than certain izer. She is advocacy director at the elected official getting their way to gain student organization, Undocumented political points. Ending DACA means Students for Education Equity. Chutney gives new life to Carnival Continued from Page 10 also allow Indians to actively participate soca rhythms and dance styles, but the in Carnival without losing their (sense genre is also used as an alternative to of) ethnic identity. the Afro-Creole music formats. There In 1998, cultural critic Burton Sank- have been two institutionalised chutney eralli wrote: “Indians are claiming Car- calypso theatres: “D” Massive Gosine nival space as Indians…. [and] ... The Roving Calypso / Chutney Tent and flagship of this Indocentric presence Enroll by january 31 the National Chutney Calypso Tour- and contestation for space is chutney ing Tent. Now in its eighth year is the …” With the re-creation of chutney, National Carnival Schools Intellectual Indian artistes are refusing to be sub- Chutney Soca Monarch Competition jected to silence and invisibility on Health care has been in the headlines a lot lately. What does it held at the Queen’s Park Savannah in mainstream radio, television, newspa- mean to you? At MetroPlus, getting affordable health insurance Port of Spain. per and the stage. for your family doesn’t have to be complicated. Thanks to all the These chutney competitions cum Chutney has been able to resist the fêtes allow Indians to gain a sense of domination of calypso as the heartbeat new MetroPlus Community Offi ces, chances are we’re not far from inclusion in this grand “national” fes- of Carnival music. The subversive spirit you. We’re everywhere from the Staten Island Mall to Parkchester tival, although on the periphery of the of calypso and Carnival is perhaps being in the Bronx. Sunset Park in Brooklyn to Skyview Mall in Queens. capital city. These cultural incursions re-incarnated in chutney. For a full list of neighborhood locations, visit metroplus.org. Drop in for a visit! And yes, you can bring the kids! LA CIMA ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL nääÊ/ -Ê6 ÊUÊÎRDÊ "",ÊUÊ ,"" 9 ]Ê 9Ê££ÓÓ£ 2015 NATIONAL SCHOOL OF CHARACTER
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Q Caribbean Life, Jan. 19–Jan. 25, 2018 13 Barbados downgraded again
By George Alleyne 2017, below the internationally global economy. It is strange The financial news contin- recognised minimum of three that in Barbados we believe ues to be bad for Barbados months’ (12 weeks) import that the global economy is as the island a few days ago cover, with foreign currency struggling when in reality that suffered another international commitments including the is not the truth. Over the last credit ratings downgrade, this Government’s amortised debt 10 years there hasn’t been a time from the regional based commitments outstripping better time in terms of global agency, Caribbean Informa- foreign currency inflows”. growth for investors,” Stephen tion and Credit Rating Serv- For many Barbadians this said. ices Limited (CariCRIS). is same-old-same-old as the “We have also been harm- The Caribbean financial island has suffered a succes- ing ourselves with very ill- rating agency stated it, “has sion of downgrades over the timed fiscal policies and late lowered the assigned regional past nine years that takes the implementation of fiscal poli- scale ratings on the notional count to over 20. cies.” debt issue of US$300 million of All these instances of low- But there may be some light the Government of Barbados ering of financial status and at the end of the tunnel as Car- by one notch to CariBBB- (for- creditworthiness of Barbados iCRIS stated it had “revised the eign currency rating) and Car- has come under the current negative outlook on the ratings iBBB (local currency rating) government of Prime Minis- to stable,” which means there from CariBBB (foreign cur- ter Freundel Stuart, who has is confidence in a turnaround rency rating) and CariBBB+ repeatedly blamed the 2007 – of the economy in the not too (local currency rating)”. 2008 international economic distant future. Barbados last suffered an crisis for the island’s ongoing The rating agency said its international credit rating challenges. overall stable ratings was “based downgrade in September when But the Barbados TODAY on our expectation for a number the New York-based Standard epaper quoted economist and of tourism-related investment and Poor’s dropped the island’s University of the West Indies projects that are to be completed status. lecturer, Jeremy Stephen, dis- over the next two years, would CariCRIS explained, “our missing that excuse of pro- likely boost economic activity Barbados Central Bank Governor, Cleviston Haynes. decision to lower the ratings longed effects on this island’s and foreign exchange earnings”. Photo by George Alleyne is driven by the sustained economy of a crisis from which The newly appointed Gov- reduction in net international the rest of the world has recov- ernor of the Central Bank of reserves which have fallen to ered. Barbados, Cleviston Haynes, will year, on Jan. 31, and if his out- have to brace for more down- the equivalent of 2.2 months of “Our reserves continue to deliver an economic review of look does not match CariCRIS’ grades in its international finan- import cover as at September fall in light of a very strong 2017 with projections for this expectation, then this island will cial borrowing status.
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Q Caribbean Life, Jan. 19–Jan. 25, 2018 15 CARIBBEAN ROUNDUP SUPPORT GROUPS Continued from Page 4 To help bring back peace and stabil- CAN LIGHTEN THE ity to Trinidad and Tobago, the prime Trinidad minister called on the “citizenry to help Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has to continue to support the Police Serv- LOAD FOR CAREGIVERS called on citizens to continue to sup- ice, noting the organization, with the port the Trinidad and assistance from various stakeholders Tobago Police Service including members of the public last For caregivers of those living with in their fight against year, seized 1,064 assorted firearms Alzheimer’s, their loved one’s crime. and over 18,000 rounds of ammuni- memory loss usually starts with With 24 murders tion of assorted- record number for the small things, like forgetting how to recorded in the first 12 Caribbean.” use the coffee maker or the remote days of 2018, Rowley began his address Additionally, he noted, that more control. People with Alzheimer’s to the nation last week by addressing than 12,000 people were arrested last usually struggle to recall recent crime in the country. year in various exercises throughout events and memories. However, ”I want to appeal to all citizens to the country. as the disease progresses, those keep hope alive in this war against the “We must and we will win this war living with Alzheimer’s or other heartless family members and violent on crime,” Rowley said. forms of dementia may forget criminals,” he said. — Compiled by Azad Ali familiar people, places, what year it is, or even where they live.
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Q Caribbean Life, Jan. 19–Jan. 25, 2018 17 On earthquake anniversary, Haitians trying to rebuild
By Chery Dieu-Nalio ting hair and pursuing other with her second child, accom- PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti jobs so they can slowly accu- panied by her husband and (AP) — Eight years ago, a mag- mulate the money to build their 4-year-old son. She is 39 nitude 7.0 earthquake upended houses. now and has six children. Her life in Haiti, killing more than For many, the anniversary husband sells chickens and she 300,000 people by some esti- of the quake was made more sells charcoal. Together, they mates and destroying hundreds painful by President Donald earn about $150 a month and of thousands of homes. For Trump’s reported remarks they dream of one day afford- many of those left homeless, questioning why the U.S. ing a home built of cinder- life hasn’t yet returned to nor- would accept more people from blocks, which can cost about mal. Haiti and ``shithole countries’’ $7,000. In the Delmas district in the in Africa rather than places like “I may have more children, north of the capital, Port-au- Norway. Trump denied using only God knows. My husband Prince, Camp Caradeux sprang that language. and I are fighting to build our up as a temporary home for “If I were the government home one day,” she says. 20,000 displaced people. Prom- officials, I’d shut down the The United States granted In this Jan. 9, 2018 photo, Etienne Acine 38, a television and ises of new permanent homes U.S. embassy because Trump Temporary Protected Status to radio repairman, works on a television circuit board, in front have failed to materialize and doesn’t respect my nation,” Haitian immigrants after the of his T-shelter, in the Caradeux tent camp set up nearly Haiti’s economy remains weak, said Voodoo priest Brinor Mon- disaster, a status the Trump eight years ago for people displaced by the 2010 earth- leaving camp residents with ajean. administration is revoking quake, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Associated Press / Dieu Nalio Chery nowhere to go. As a result, the The camp includes about after deciding that conditions camp is transforming into a 3,000 temporary shelters and in Haiti had improved enough ernment port inspector, lives says. “I stopped due to financial village as people build cinder- tents and about 50 concrete to merit removal of the special in a temporary shelter sur- problems, but as soon as I have block homes and try to create houses, with 100 more under protection. rounded by the beginnings of money from my work I will more normal lives. construction. There is a school, If and when they return to a concrete home that he is continue to build it because Associated Press photogra- police station, church and Voo- their homeland, Haitian immi- slowly constructing. His apart- I want to get back to normal pher Chery Dieu-Nalio visited doo temple, and the camp is grants will see conditions far ment was destroyed when the life.” Caradeux on the approach of supplied with electricity and different from the first years quake struck just before 5 pm He says he wants an indoor the quake anniversary to docu- potable water. after the quake, but nowhere on Jan. 12, 2010. toilet, electricity and a bed- ment the life of its residents, Mona Leger came to Cara- close to normal. “I am surrounding the shel- room like he had in the lost who are selling charcoal, cut- deux after the quake pregnant Phaiton Mackenson, a gov- ter with cinderblock walls,” he apartment.
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The positions and how they can series provides a sanctuary for balance work life with their adults working in various pro- personal. fessional sectors, and a chance The next forthcoming for them to branch out and retreats Archer has planned for explore their ideas and unful- the year have different themes filled dreams. A few years ago targeted towards anyone inter- Archer visited her aspirations, ested. And because not every- and started this retreat to help one can fit an international others take that leap. trip overseas into their budg- “What actually inspired me et or take a vacation, Archer is that fact I looked at what ensures that her retreats hap- I was missing when I was an pen on three-day weekends. executive with a family, try- Some events will take place ing to live a normal live, and in Manhattan, and there will I saw I had the opportunity be others Philadelphia, Miami, how to do things differently,” Atlanta, New Orleans, Wash- she said. ington D.C., and Oakland. After finding her courage Archer says she wants work- to switch gears and search for ing professionals to not only her own destiny, she resigned have dreams, but to reach from her post managing the them and find stability even if Flatbush-based art space, Ife- their lives are busy. After expe- tayo Cultural Arts, and relo- Back home: Jamaican repatriate Kwayera Archer relocated to her native country and is riencing a retreat she promises cated to her native Jamaica. now launching her retreat series for the working professional balancing work, family, and people will get right to work. their personal lives. Solwazi Afi Olusola She was hesitant but realized “They’ll understand how she needed to make this life- to unearth their purpose and changing step. she created a curriculum and if not gaps are what needs to and greet will be able to join gain tools to make sure they’re “I loved my job but I needed workshop that will guide them be strengthen and find man- a group session. Then the aligning with that,” she said. to create a life that I wanted to this because finding the agement and attainable way following day guests will be “They will walk away with a to have,” added Archer. “That strength within oneself takes to find their desired life,” she tasked into deep thinking with blueprint for their next step in took courage but I had abil- will, said Archer. said. a curriculum where they are that particular area and would ity to step in but others might “I do workshops to help peo- During the three day trip, have ti come up with an idea, have learned the tools and not.” ple find that permission and some 20 to 30 people engage then concluding day ends with techniques to transform into To get people to this step courage, and to find the skills with each other for a meet a plan that participants will that mindset,” said Archer. manhattan.about.com/od/ Capital Business Blog - Read about SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES 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 Reading 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 Daydreaming 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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With Brooklyn’s hundreds, of sets of human through Saturday 10 am – 4 Cumbe Dance and percus- remains, buried more than pm and has special program- sionists on djembe, djun djun thirty feet below the street sur- ming year round. It is truly a and songba drums, the young face. center that celebrates the Afri- Cumbe dancers’ performance They learned that the can Diaspora. connected with the audience. remains were those of an esti- On Monday, Jan. 15, honor- And, this master dancer also mated 15,000 Africans and ing Martin Luther Day Jr. on his urged audience members to Americans of African descent, 89th birthday, the film KING: A dance with her and to the com- both enslaved and free, whose Filmed Record…Montgomery pelling rhythms. burial had been forbidden with- to Memphis by Ely Landau was Students from Ifetayo fol- in New York City limits during shown in two parts. Addition- lowed Cumbe. (Kwayera Arch- the 17th- and 18th-centuries. ally, historical audio and video er-Cunningham founder of The neglected history of slavery Master dancer Iris Wilson and the young dancers of Cumbe were played throughout the day Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy and contributions of Africans Dance. Photo by Tequila Minsky in the visitor center. was honored in 2015 with a in the city and in the North was The African Burial Ground Caribbean Life Impact Award.) brought to light. Building. They encircled the ring shout dance of celebration National Park Monument cel- Their Youth Ensemble Designated a National His- 40’ diameter, public art piece performed throughout North ebrated Kwanzaa with three of young adults danced with toric Landmark in 1993, the “New Ring Shout” by Houston America and the Caribbean. days of family-friendly pro- ferocity, a rendition from African Burial Ground Nation- Conwill, Joseph De Pace, and The work contains a mul- gramming that honored Afri- Sarafina. Drummers beat the al Monument became a unit Estella Conwill, embedded in ti-layering of patterns, sym- can heritage in African-Amer- rhythms on eight congas, each of the National Park System the floor. bols, texts, and languages ican culture. festooned with a flag from a by Presidential Proclamation Created with terrazzo and and addresses issues of world Workshops, talks and musi- different country of the Carib- in 2006. polished brass, the site-spe- peace, social injustice, human cal performances were held at bean as well as accompanying For the performances, the cific piece’s design is in the rights, and freedom, as well as the center, which is in the Ted dancers with African drums. audience gathered in an expan- tradition of world ceremoni- the universal enemies of rac- Weiss Federal Building, adja- In 1991, during excava- sive semi-circle in the ground al ground markings and the ism, oppression, violence, and cent to the outdoor monu- tion prior to the construction floor rotunda of the Ted Weiss name is after the historical poverty. Sewage spill sullies brand Barbados By George Alleyne But the proverbial fecal mat- should be followed,” the British A sewage issue that has been ter hit the fan when the Cana- High Commission in Bridget- literally bubbling for years was dians and the United States, own stated on its website in a within a week hurled into the two of Barbados’ prime tour- message to nationals. international glare with the ism markets, issued advisories The hits from these travel United States and Canada and telling nationals to be health advisories that sully Barbados’ the UK advising their nationals conscious when visiting the brand as a tourism destination visiting Barbados to be mindful island. come in the same week that of a health risk. On Tuesday the Canadian some businesses are reporting Government had been government began advising its an ease of the dreadful situa- warned since 2015 that the nationals of a need for caution tion, because of remedial work sewerage system, set up to as there is a health risk on the of the authorities. process effluent from residents Barbados south coast. Amidst this international and business houses on this The United States followed fallout, Prime Minister Stuart tourism destination laden with Wednesday, stating “there is addressed several tourists dur- glitzy hotels and restaurants, an overflow of raw sewage due ing an annual reception for was about to collapse if urgent to mechanical failure on the frequent visitors, and appeared maintenance measures were island’s South Coast that is to be subtly defending the bub- not applied. affecting the water quality at bling issue on the south coast. With the warning coming certain beaches between the “Tourism is the lead sector from Leader of the political Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart. Hastings and St. Lawrence gap of our economy and therefore Photo by George Alleyne Opposition Mia Mottley, the areas. it is important to us that we issue fell within the realm of “Sewage has periodically do nothing to undermine, or to political upmanship that led business operators began com- equipment to upgrade the sew- bubbled up onto the streets.” weaken the confidence which the administration of Prime plaining of untreated sewage erage facility. The UK, the market from you have continuedly displayed Minister Freundel Stuart accompanied by strong odour There have been media which most of Barbados’ tour- in Barbados over the years,” he downplaying the matter while bubbling onto the streets, into reports of some businesses ists travel, stepped up with its said, adding, “We have never the undermaintained piping, yards of residents and business closing and a number of resi- advisory on Thursday. pretended to be a perfect coun- pumping and dispersal system compounds. dents leaving their homes. “Certain areas of the south try. slowly buckled and began spill- When the situation became TripAdvisor the online inter- coast are experiencing break- “In fact, I don’t know of any ing untreated waste matter out very obvious and flowed national tourism destination downs of sewage pipes. Leak- perfect country on this planet. of manholes. past any possible denials the rating agency in December ages are occurring; you should “The countries from which The issue burst to the surface authorities began frantic reme- began publishing complaints avoid coming into direct con- you have come are not perfect. in a big way in 2016 as persons dial efforts at locating problem of disgruntled visitors to the tact with raw sewage and In fact, if they were perfect you with homes in the zone and areas and importing necessary island. normal hygiene precautions would not be here.” 24 Caribbean Life, Jan. 19–Jan. 25, 2018 BQ Nursing with a passion By Alexandra Simon person who has a compassion name and Venezuela. She has Her caregiving never stops. for those who are less fortu- scheduled a forthcoming trip A Brooklyn nurse uses her nate,” she said. “I always saw a to the latter to assist indige- free time to care for people need to bring hope to people’s nous women with post-preg- abroad. Guyanese-Ameri- life, and I saw that there was a nancy care packages that can nurse technician Ange- need for that.” contain bottles, disposable la Grant, who works at The Upon arrival on her trip diapers and other necessities Brooklyn Hospital Center, Grant says she gets right to for newborns. often uses two to three weeks work from the start of her Grant’s presence and char- of her vacation time to provide vacation to the end. itable work in these countries charity to the needy in Guy- “When I get there it’s usu- has made her a recognizable ana and a few other countries ally work for me,” she said. face for some locals. Often in the Caribbean. She says her “I have people who come to on her trips, local newspa- drive to care for others over- bring stuff for me, I have pers and outlets following rides her personal desires. appointment dates, and I along and file reports shar- “People always ask me why travel while I’m there so I’m ing her efforts, Grant said don’t I just enjoy my vacation, exhausted when I come back gratefully. but I won’t be able to do that sometimes.” She says she wants to con- unless I’m changing a life in Raised in St. Lucia, which tinue doing providing care to some way or changing the she calls her second home, the Caribbean’s most vulner- direction of some lives,” said Grant also travels between able, and will only stop when Grant. both countries to do her mis- she retires. But for now, she In her travels to Guyana, sion. And she meets up with says she wants to also inspire she provides care to children, grassroots organizations and others to love their fellow expecting mothers, and adults medical facilities to assist human beings as much as suffering from human immu- her in getting aid to the she does, and lend a helping nodeficiency virus (HIV). Hav- poor. With more than a dec- hand. ing lost three siblings to the ade of doing this work, she is “I really love people from virus, and an overall dedica- wholly dedicated to it. the bottom of my heart to the tion to her career, Grant says Her efforts are funded soles of my feet and whatever it was not just their loss that mostly by donations and I can do to help, I’m willing Nurse technician Angela Grant, center, from The Brooklyn pushed her give back but a support from local groups. to do. My main thing is lov- Hospital Center says her passion for human life leads her lifelong motivation. Grant has even made trips to ing people unconditionally,” to travel to the Caribbean and use her own time to care for “I’ve always been an active neighboring countries Suri- said Grant. those in need. Candace Wallace 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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BQ Caribbean Life, Jan. 19–Jan. 25, 2018 27 Barbados, Grenada blacklist ease coming By George Alleyne national Business Minister, the EU had explained that Barbados and Grenada have Donville Inniss, who since the its concerns about Caribbean reason to celebrate as they December blacklist announce- countries failing to meet the are getting off the European ment has been crying foul, and bloc’s set standards could Union so-called blacklist of had undertaken to involve the include many more but list- non-cooperating countries on European countries in talks ing of them will be delayed taxation but that leaves behind, aimed at clarifying what he and as they are given time to St. Lucia, and Trinidad and Barbadian officials saw as EU recover from natural disrup- Tobago in immediate peril of misconception of this island’s tions this year. sanctions. operations and intentions as “For certain jurisdic- EU finance ministers had regards to its laws. tions, specific factors needed stated on Dec. 5 that the union “Over the past two weeks to be taken into account. had placed Barbados, Grenada, Barbados has engaged with the For example, eight jurisdic- St. Lucia, and Trinidad and EU with respect to us being tions, Antigua and Barbuda, Tobago among 17 countries on labelled as a jurisdiction of Anguilla, Bahamas, British a tax havens blacklist for fail- concern to the EU. My minis- Virgin Islands, Dominica, St. ing to meet agreed tax good try has vigorously explained Kitts and Nevis, Turks and governance standards. and defended our jurisdiction,” Caicos, US Virgin Islands, But, according to a Reuters the Nation newspaper Tuesday that were badly hit by the News Agency report this week, quoted Inniss saying. hurricanes in summer 2017 “European Union officials have “Whilst we are satisfied with have been given until early proposed to remove eight juris- our defence and there is opti- 2018 to respond to the EU’s dictions from the bloc’s black- mism from within the EU, we concerns,” an EU statement list of tax havens adopted in await the outcomes of the EU announcing the blacklist December.” finance ministers discussions read in part. EU finance ministers are on Jan. 23.” Among possible EU sanc- scheduled to meet close to Besides St. Lucia and Trini- tions for Caribbean terri- month-end when Barbados and dad and Tobago there are sev- tories are the bloc’s with- Grenada are set to be among eral Caribbean countries which holding of various areas of the territories whose names at this time cannot share in bilateral assistance such as will fall within of those eight the joy of relief from sanctions financial and technical aid jurisdictions which will be lib- being anticipated by Barbados on development projects, erated. and Grenada. which could amount to tens Naturally this news delighted In announcing the unilat- of millions of dollars in the Barbados International Business Minister, Donville Inniss. Barbados Industry and Inter- eral blacklist in December, various islands. Photo by George Alleyne Williams may challenge Cuomo’s No. 2: Report By Nelson A. King bolic than substantive, with a cratic primary where an enor- Potential rivals may have limited budget and few formal mous number of votes come backed away from running responsibilities. from New York City and minor- against New York Gov. Andrew Candidates for governor and ity communities, the Times M. Cuomo in 2018, but a new lieutenant governor run inde- said. primary challenger emerged on pendently in the primary in It said Hochul, a former Monday to his running mate, New York, the Times said. congresswoman and clerk Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, accord- But it said Cuomo and, by from Erie County in upstate ing to reports. extension, the state Demo- New York, has traveled the New York City Jumaane D. cratic Party apparatus, could state extensively in her years Williams, the son of Grenadian weigh in heavily to ensure that as Cuomo’s lieutenant gover- immigrants and an outspoken Cuomo’s partner in the execu- nor, but is hardly a household liberal Democrat who served as tive branch is an ally and not name. a delegate to Sen. Bernie Sand- an agitator. In a sign of the prominent ers in the 2016 presidential Challenging Hochul “is role race could play, Williams campaign, said he was open- to challenge the governor’s announced he was exploring ing an exploratory committee administration,” said Charlie a bid on Martin Luther King’s to unseat Hochul, reported the King, who ran for lieutenant Birthday, the Times noted. New York Times on Monday. governor with Cuomo in 2002, He later spoke at a rally It said Williams, who repre- and who is now an informal in Harlem at the National sents the 45th Council District adviser to the governor, accord- Action Network, civil rights in Brooklyn and who has previ- ing to the Times. leader the Rev. Al Sharpton’s ously been floated as a possible Jumaane Williams anounces forming an exploratory com- It said Williams did not for- organization, “and rattled off challenger to Cuomo, said in a mittee toward the possibility of running for lieutenant gov- mally declare his candidacy, the all the prominent posi- brief interview on Monday that ernor of New York state. Photo by Tequila Minsky but he is now able to raise tions held by white leaders in he would be a more independ- money while gauging “whether New York, including governor, ent voice. there is a definite path” and “an lieutenant governor, attorney “It needs to be used not just a proxy battle for liberal activ- estimated US$30 million cam- appetite” for his candidacy. general, comptroller and New to co-sign what’s being put for- ists in New York who have paign treasury, the Times said. Williams most recently ran York City mayor,” according to ward but to help set a very years of pent-up frustrations It said Hochul, in contrast, for New York City Council the Times. distinct agenda,” he said of the with Cuomo, but have been had US$144,000 in her cam- speaker but was not among the “What we need to do is post. scared away by the possibility paign account as of last July. finalists. make sure there is diversity in The lieutenant governor’s of directly taking on an incum- The lieutenant governor- He would have some demo- the highest order of govern- contest could quickly become bent with high ratings and an ship is an office far more sym- graphic advantages in a Demo- ment,” he said. 28 Caribbean Life, Jan. 19–Jan. 25, 2018 BQ Nominate a woman for Barbados has New York Lifestyle Change Award second female Award celebrates inspiring individuals who have made significant healthy changes governor general Heart disease and stroke are encouraged to apply at tors, and business moguls. causes one in three women’s nycgored.heart.org. The dead- More time to be moms, sis- By Azad Ali as governor general of Bar- deaths each year, most due line for nomination submis- ters, partners, and friends. Madame Justice Sandra bados, with effect from Jan. to the lifestyle choices peo- sion is Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. For more information Mason was sworn in as Bar- 8, 2018. ple make. Have you or some- The winner will be recog- about the Lifestyle Change bados second female gov- Her appointment comes one you know made a positive nized by Macy’s at the 2018 Award and to submit nomi- ernor general on Wednes- just over six months since change that greatly improved NYC Go Red For Women nations online, please visit day, Jan. 10 before a packed the seventh holder of the chances of living longer? Luncheon, the premier annu- nycgored.heart.org. Senate Chamber, including office, Sir Elliot Belgrave, The American Heart al event in New York City ---- members of the government retired on July 1, 2017 after Association and Macy’s are focusing on women’s cardio- The American Heart Asso- and the opposition. five years of service. searching for an inspirational vascular health, on Friday, ciation is devoted to saving Justice Mason, the first Justice Mason has more woman from the New York March 2, at the New York people from heart disease female Court of Appeal than 30 years experience in metropolitan area to honor Hilton Midtown. The winner and stroke – the two lead- judge, is the first woman to the legal profession. with the 2018 New York Life- will receive a $500 Macy’s gift ing causes of death in the be admitted to the Barbados She served as registrar of style Change Award. The card and a consultation with a world. We team with mil- Bar, and she has become the the supreme court and chief Association, in collaboration Macy’s MyStylist. lions of volunteers to fund country’s eighth governor magistrate. with Macy’s, a national spon- Macy’s executives Molly innovative research, fight general. Justice Mason also served sor of the Go Red For Women Langenstein and Anne Dunn, for stronger public health The announcement last as a high court judge in the movement, created the Life- serve as Executive Co-Chair- policies and provide lifesav- month of her elevation to Organization of Eastern Car- style Change Award to cel- persons of the luncheon. ing tools and information the office of Governor Gener- ibbean States (OECS). ebrate the accomplishments Since 2004, Macy’s has raised to prevent and treat these al, Prime Minister Frenduel In keeping with tradition, of women who have made sig- more than $65 million for Go diseases. Stuart said that Her Majesty Her Majesty The Queen has nificant and positive changes Red For Women. Every dollar Go Red For Women is the Queen, on the recom- agreed to confer on Justice to improve their quality of life raised helps fund life-saving nationally sponsored by mendation of Her Majesty’s Mason, the honor and dig- and overall health. research and awareness that Macy’s and CVS Health. New Ministers in Barbados, has nity of Dame Grand Cross Women who have taken adds more time to women’s York City Goes Red sponsors been graciously pleased to of the Most Distinguished steps to improve theirs’ or the lives. That means more time are Northwell Health and approve the appointment of Order of Saint Michael and health of those around them to be entrepreneurs, innova- TransPerfect. the Honorable Sandra Mason Saint George (GCMG). K?<D<;@:8C;@I<:KFIP=FI9IFFBCPE 8L;@FCF>P >fc[pËj;\ekXcF]ÔZ\ D BQ Caribbean Life, Jan. 19–Jan. 25, 2018 29 It’s not all black and white “So You Want to Talk about Race” proportionately criminalized” is by Ijeoma Oluo not “all in our heads” and Driv- c.2018, Seal Press ing While Black is a real thing. $27.00 / $35.00 Canada Black students need affirmative 248 pages action to level a long playing field. Our school systems, she says, By Terri Schlichenmeyer must learn “cultural sensitivity It’s all there in front of you. for black and brown children.” Plain as day. Plain as the nose Cultural appropriation isn’t just on your face with nothing left to something that happens to Afri- tell, it’s all in black and white — can Americans. No, you can’t or is it? When it comes to racism, touch Oluo’s hair. No, you can’t says author Ijeoma Oluo, it’s com- say “the N word” but you can plicated and in her new book “So fight racism, though “it is not at You Want to Talk about Race,” all fun.” there may be shades of gray. “So You Want to Talk About When author Ijeoma Oluo In a world of white suprem- Race” author Ijeoma Oluo. says that her book is going to acy, Ijeoma Oluo’s “blackness is make you uncomfortable, sit woven” into her life, her prefer- down. She’s not lying to you. “So ences, her comfort level. When problem here, she says, is that we You Want to Talk about Race” is she was a child growing up in can’t agree on a definition of rac- squirmy. Seattle, her blackness led to ism. It’s something “that we have Though, obviously, white questions, because her mother to talk about…” America is who Oluo is talking is white. As a student, it affected And yet, she says (mostly to to here, she ultimately speaks to Oluo’s education and that both- white people), “You’re going to people of all races as she points ered her. Even so, she didn’t talk screw this up” by saying the out the fine lines we all walk: about it much until “something wrong thing. Even the most well- what’s insulting to one person is inside me began to shift.” meaning person can verbally not to another and hurts can run Book cover of “So You Want to Talk about Race” by Ijeoma She began to realize that rac- blunder and you can fix your entirely along racial lines. Here, Oluo. ism was the root of what was faux pas, or you can make things though, Oluo helps navigate the making her so uncomfortable. worse. Complicating matters, you waters with keep-your-mouth- But is it “really about race”? must be mindful of intersection- shut advice on one hand and though she says she’s not feeling ly what its author sets out to do: It is, Oluo says, “if a person ality, because no one is singular. tips on how to speak out without funny — some humorous stories it’ll spark conversation and it’ll of color thinks it is…” or if it “And it all starts with conver- being unintentionally racist on to illustrate the many analogies make you think. “So You Want to “disproportionately or differently sation,” says Oluo. the other. To do it, she uses can- for which she reaches. Talk about Race” proves that black affects people of color.” Part of the That people of color are “dis- dor, anger, exasperation, and — Overall, this book will do exact- and white isn’t always clear at all. EYE SPECIALISTS Reich Center for Eye Care Raymond Reich MD., Isaac Reich, MD. 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Let women know they should my ear, and voice to speak out not see their situation as being in about these issues. Silence kills; darkness, because there is light at stand up for yourselves. Your the end of the tunnel.” strength is stronger than you She called on men to walk realize,” said Adams who encour- Consul General of Guyana away from situations that could aged the community to make use Barbara Atherly with Ramo- lead to violence, because when a of the resources and organiza- na Latsis, Stacy’s aunt from parent is murdered, the family, tions that would listen to their Georgia at the vigil. community, and country are all Adrianne Adams, Councilmember of District 28 in Queens, ieft, sits on the fl oor of the Mandir with others to celebrate needs. Photo by Tangerine Clarke affected. Stacy Singh Photo by Tangerine Clarke “I know this type of abuse “Whether it’s a Stacy, a Gayatri causes shame, it causes you to feel or a Natasha, family, our commu- alone, my heart breaks for Stacy,” Atherly. nity, and our country all mourn. Family members present because of the kids, leave because said Adams who was among The diplomat thanked the It goes deep, because children are mourned Singh, who endured of the kids,” said Latsis. scores who sat on the floor of the young women for their vigilance, left without parents, and these years of domestic abuse at the Founder of Jahajee Sisters, Taij Bhuvaneshwar Mandir in Ozone and the Bhuvaneshwar Mandir, children in many cases, repeat hands of her husband. Ramona Mooteelall, who thanked Pandit Park to honor the 26-year mother for creating an environment to violence.” Latsis, Stacy’s aunt from Georgia, Tillack Seerattan, Let the Women of two small children, brutally discuss domestic abuse and gen- “We must make sure that vio- who sobbed uncontrollably, called Speak, Guyanese Girls Rock and murdered by her husband on Jan. der-based violence rampant the lence stops now,” said the consul Stacy a loving mother, saying, it the United Madrassi Foundation 1 in her home. community. general. “If we know someone is the end of Stacy’s journey “but Inc. for their participation, said, The vigil and “speak out” Atherly mourned the loss of being abused, do not stay silent, we have to decide what is best for “this is the moment that matters organized by Jahajee Sisters — Stacy Singh, and called on the make a commitment to help her kids.” the most when we step out of our an Indo-Caribbean movement, citizens to work to end violence every woman, “let them know “This gives us a bit of peace comfort zone and step into possi- was attended by Consul General in the community, stating that they can get out of any abusive that she did not die in vain. I want bilities and yes, we have the power of Guyana to New York, Barbara both women and men can make situation,” she said. to say to women, leave, don’t stay to change, this is our moment.” Caribbean Pan-African leaders to Trump: ‘Persona non-grata’ By Nelson A. King dos); Pan-African Federalist cally an insult and attack that is and lead.” About 90 Pan-African organi- Movement – Caribbean Region directed at us as well. The declaration says that: zations and leaders in the Car- Committee; International Com- “We further affirm that we “We, the sovereign people of the ibbean have declared Unit- mittee of Black Peoples (Guad- Caribbean people — in light Caribbean, hereby declare to the ed States President Donald J. eloupe); Jamaica-Cuba Friend- of our history of experiencing, entire world that we vehement- Trump “persona non-grata” for ship Association; Emancipation resisting and surviving the most ly and unreservedly denounce reported racist remarks he made Support Committee of Trini- horrendous forms of enslave- President Donald Trump and last week about Haiti and Afri- dad and Tobago; Organization ment and colonialism — con- the evil and inhuman White can nations. for the Victory of the People sciously regard ourselves as supremacy value system that he The leaders said that Trump (Guyana); Black Consciousness champions and defenders of represents.” made himself unwelcome with Movement of Guyana; and the the dignity and fundamental After three days of denun- his vulgar insults against Haiti International Movement for human rights of all Black or ciations from around the world, and African countries, saying Reparations (Martinique). NAACP President and CEO African people, and that we are including many in the Carib- that they likely speak for the “We, the under-signed rep- Derrick Johnson. guided by an over-arching and bean and the Caribbean Diaspo- entire African Diaspora. resentatives of the sovereign Willy Sanjuan / Invision / Associated non-negotiable principle of zero ra, Trump declared on Sunday The declaration was authored people of the Caribbean, hereby Press, File tolerance of any manifestation that he is “not a racist,” even on Saturday by the “pan-Afri- declare that President Donald of anti-Black or anti-African rac- as the uproar over his vulgar canist and socialist popular forc- Trump of the United States of it adds. ism or discrimination,” it says. remarks on immigration over- es of Barbados,” and submitted America is ‘persona non-grata’ “As sons and daughters of It is against this background shadowed critical issues facing to the people and civil society in our Caribbean region,” the the Caribbean, we hereby affirm that the declaration says: “we, the United States, including organizations of the Caribbean declaration reads. that the continent of Africa the sovereign people of the Car- efforts to protect young undoc- for their endorsement and adop- “We further declare that as is the revered motherland of ibbean, have determined that by umented Caribbean and other tion, reported the San Francisco a ‘persona non-grata,’ President a sizable majority of our peo- describing the nations of Africa, immigrants and avert a govern- Bay View, a Black nationalist Donald Trump is NOT welcome ple and that the Republic of the Republic of Haiti and the ment shutdown. newspaper in the United States, in any territory of the Carib- Haiti — the seminal architect Central American nation of El “I’m not a racist,” said Trump on Monday. bean; and we hereby confirm of the destruction of the sys- Salvador as ‘shithole’ countries, Sunday night as he arrived at Among the organizations that we — the Caribbean peo- tem of chattel slavery that held US President Donald Trump Trump International Golf Club and leaders supporting and ple — will petition our gov- our ancestors in bondage — is has committed a despicable and in Florida for dinner with Cali- endorsing the declaration are: ernments, vehemently protest the foundational cornerstone unpardonable act of anti-Black, fornia Republic Congressman the Clement Payne Movement against any Trump visit, and of our Caribbean civilization,” anti-African, anti-Brown racism Kevin McCarthy, the majority of Barbados; Caribbean Move- engage in popular demonstra- the declaration continues. “And that has served to further ener- leader, who attended the meet- ment for Peace and Integration tions designed to prevent Presi- we, therefore, consider that any gize and fortify the vile White ing on Thursday at the White (CMPI); Caribbean Pan-Afri- dent Donald Trump’s entry into insult or attack that is directed supremacy system that the said House, where Trump reportedly can Network (CPAN); Peoples any portion of the sovereign ter- at the African continent or at President Trump has self-con- made the disparaging remarks Empowerment Party (Barba- ritory of our Caribbean region,” the Republic of Haiti is intrinsi- sciously sought to champion about Haiti and African nations. 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ART’s East New York (AENY) is introducing the The Van Lier [re]Activate Fellowship as part of their ReNew Lots project for artists and artisans living in eastern Brooklyn. The project is an effort to utilize and beautify vacant lots in the neighborhood, while also giving local creators a chance to develop something DISRUPTIVE Continued on Page 34 Safaree to receive award ARTISTS Hard work, a will to succeed and not Singer Rhonda Ross and pianist Rodney Kendrick will perform fi rst stateside concert together in 15 years on Feb. 14 at the Harlem Stage performing arts theater. Amber Johnson being afraid of taking chances is helping Brooklyn based, Jamaican rapper Safaree succeed in the entertainment business. Harlem theater announces free events for spring season On Sunday, Feb. 18, Safaree will be pre- sented with the “Blue & Bougie Impact Award” at Mingles Cafe, in the Bronx, By Alexandra Simon is displaying a disruption, making “We want to be an inspiration and New York for the fascinating year he had A new season is in session. it an apt time said director of pro- to be celebratory, and look at artists in 2017. The Harlem Stage performing arts gramming. willing to take a risk because we are “We are extremely proud of the accom- theater has announced its lineup for “I looked at artists who were a cat- looking forward, not back,” added plishments of Safaree,” said Jerry McDon- their spring season, which started alyst for change because the times Martin. ald, executive from Blue & Bougie. on Jan. 16 and kicked off with “Ella! we are living in, whether its peo- On the 50th anniversary of Martin After garnering the spotlight as the A Centennial Celebration.” The new ple from the president’s administra- Luther King Jr.’s assassination on beau of popular Hip Hop rapper Nikii season has several shows and even tion or about Deferred Action for April 4, there will be a free musical Minaj, critics thought he would vanish some free forthcoming performanc- Childhood Arrivals — there’s a lot and visual performance act celebrat- into obivilion when the power couple es and workshops. The theme for of polarizing energy,” said Monique ing his legacy. The show reflects on split. this year is: disrupt — honoring Martin. his life as a civil rights leader. Four years later, Safaree is hotter than the artists who took risks in their She said the theater wants to “We are doing this with the intent ever, landing starring roles on both the careers and left behind stellar lega- honor the work of these pioneers and of looking at this moment in time New York and Hollywood franchises of cies. The country’s current climate their progressive stances. Continued on Page 34 Continued on Page 34 BQ Caribbean Life, Jan. 19–Jan. 25, 2018 33 Fellowships for East Brooklyn artists TOP 10 Continued from Page 33 This spring ReNew Lots is launching its program, which SINGLES for their community, said the will help transform the spaces project’s program manager. and will be used to house artist “Our focus is on East New incubators and business spac- Perfect York and Brooklyn and to cre- es, according to Savvides. 1 Ed Sheeran ate art opportunities to improve Four winners for the fel- Havana economic opportunities in East lowship will be announced my 2 Camila Cabello Feat. Young Thug New York, not only for artists mid-March and the artists will specifically, but for families and be awarded the prize money via Bad At Love people in general,” said Nick 3 stipend and given a 20-foot stu- Halsey Savvides. dio space in a renovated ship- Artists between 18 and 30 ping container. They will also Rockstar years old will have until 11:59 get mentorship and collabo- 4 Post Malone Feat. 21 Savage pm on Feb. 20 to submit an rate with AENY on community Too Good At Goodbyes application for the fellowship. projects. 5 Sam Smith Requirements include that the Saavides says anyone inter- artist lives within community ested can join as long as they Thunder 6 boards five, six or 18, which are committed to serving the Imagine Dragons includes only eastern Brooklyn community as part of their neighborhoods. And the artist long-term mission. New Rules The organization has year-round programs, including 7 Dua Lipa must be under 30 years old at “We are open to people who the time of the application. do performing arts, visual, and workshops for children and teens. ART’s East New York Feel It Still This campaign created a few anything really,” he said. 8 Portugal. The Man years ago, aims to shed light at He added that the applica- ask clearly what the artist can “I think the biggest benefit empty spaces in the area and tion process mostly examines do with an 8-foot by 20-foot is that the artists can benefit How Long 9 revitalizing them, said Sav- the mindset and creativity of space,” said Savvides. “We from bringing their work to the Charlie Puth vides. the artist and what they will be want people to understand our forefront,” said Savvides. “The Love. “A lot of the work relates to able to bring to the project. response and how to connect project is kind of radical and 10 Kendrick Lamar Feat. Zacari finding opportunities to take “We want to know what is with the community.” just to be part of that, they can the space that’s been forgotten the artist’s experience with the Artists will be able to gain a build themselves and become or dirty, and bringing attention neighborhood, what experi- valuable experience and intro- part of this.” to something that wasn’t there ence they have working with duce themselves and their work Visit www.artseastnewyork. before,” he added. teaching workshops, and we to their neighbors. org to apply. TOPP 1100 ALBUMSBUMS Sexiest Man of 2017 The Greatest Showman Harlem Stage 1 Soundtrack Continued from Page 33 munity relationships with the Continued from Page 33 nut oil. On social media plat- Revival 2 and how his legacy was cre- theater. She said even other “Love & Hip Hop.” In Octo- forms Twitter, and Instagram, Eminem ated, and how he ascended,” events that are not free, such ber, he had a starring role on he created a buzz, racking up Divide she said. as a dance party are low-priced VH1’s “spine-chilling” Scared millions of views and likes for 3 Ed Sheeran Other free events include and affordable to allow people Famous,’ where reality TV stars his posts. He also amassed mil- a theater show, “La Canción: to be interested and interact in complete a series of spooky lion of views on YouTube. Evolve The Musical” on Feb. 2. Then a party-like atmosphere with- challenges in an attempt to win McDonald indicated 2018 4 Imagine Dragons on March 26 there will be a out the typical bar or club $100,000 for their charity. The could be an even bigger year for workshop for aspirating musi- setting. rapper, songwriter and busi- the rapper who is expected to Beautiful Trauma 5 cians and music students for a “The party is going to be ness entrepreneur born Lloyd release a new album, tour and P!nk one on one class on the Stretch embracing the dapper and ele- Samuels was also crowned Hel- expand his acting chops with Reputation Music App. The class will be led gant form and swing dance,” loBeautiful’s Sexiest Man of a starring role in a feature film 6 Taylor Swift by composer Christian Scott said Martin. “We are looking at 2017, securing over 6,000 more project. aTunde Adjuah. From May 2-5, the dance floor as a sacred space votes than 2016 winner Kofi To date, Safaree has released Pitch Perfect 3 there will be a four-day jazz because there’s a power in people Siriboe. three mixtapes. In 2010, he co- 7 Soundtrack event, one featuring Lonnie coming together to dance. Other “Safaree is a bonafide star!” wrote the single “Did It On’em” Smith. And the final free event parties can be more about drink- McDonald disclosed. for Minaj’s debut studio album, DAMN. of the year set for June 9 will ing, but people will be uplifted.” “He developed his music “Pink Friday.” He had all of six 8 Kendrick Lamar be a screening and discussion Harlem Stage [150 Convent career in 2017 and flourished as writing credits and was featured Life Of A Dark Rose of the film and series “A Luv Ave. between W. 133rd and W. a reality TV star of ‘Love & Hip on the track “Press Conference” 9 Lil Skies Tale.” 135th streets in Harlem, (212) Hop,’” said McDonald. Safaree on Minaj’s second album “Pink Martin said she curated these 281-9240, www.harlemstage.org]. expanded his business empire, Friday: Roman Reloaded’ which From A Room: Volume 2 programs to foster strong com- Events at various dates and times. launching his own line of coco- was released in 2012. 10 Chris Stapleton Presented by Go to www.Caribbeanlifenews.com for the latest in Caribbean wireless news, entertainment, sports, business, viewpoints and more. 34 Caribbean Life, Jan. 19–Jan. 25, 2018 BQ Biopic on disgraced olympic skater fails to impress petitively again. Unfortunately, Hollywood has “I, Tonya” a long history of turning ruth- Poor (0 stars) less, real-life criminals into com- Rated R for violence, per- passionate characters, including vasive profanity, and some Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow sexuality and nudity (Bonnie & Clyde), Frank Abagnale Running time: 120 min- (Catch Me if You Can) and Robert utes Stroud (Birdman of Alcatraz), to Production Studios: Luck- name a few. Courtesy of “I, Tonya,” yChap Entertainment / Harding becomes just the latest Clubhouse Pictures / AI in a long line of celluloid villains Film to receive such sympathetic treat- Distributor: Neon ment. According to this ridiculous, revisionist biopic, she was bliss- By Kam Williams fully unaware of any plan to harm On Jan. 6, 1994, while wait- Kerrigan. 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In the end, she did elsewhere to find a gullible critic The two had been hired by from skating at the trials, but the For, the evidence found in the plead guilty to conspiracy, but was willing to recommend this gar- Shawn Eckhardt (Paul Walter U.S. Olympic committee opted to perpetrator’s possession included spared a jail sentence on the con- bage, a total whitewash of Tonya’s Hauser) and Jeff Gillooly (Sebas- award her one of the two slots, Kerrigan’s skating schedule and dition she paid a $160,000 fine, did checkered past, simply because tian Stan), Tonya Harding’s (Mar- anyway. The other went to Hard- locations written in Tonya’s hand- 500 hours of community service, the film does happen to feature a got Robbie) bodyguard and ex- ing who feigned having no knowl- writing. and promised to never skate com- few great performances. 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Associated Press / Rick Rycroft, File Gayle not to be written off BEAT KNICKS By Azad Ali West Indies head coach Stuart Law has warned cricket pundits not to write off Chris Gayle because he may not have fired in the recent limited overs series against New Zealand. The 38-year-old Gayle managed scores of 22 and 4 in his two one-day appearances while mustering 12 and 0 in his two Twenty20 international outings. Law said the aging Jamaican’s failure Continued on Page 38 West Indies slips in ICC rankings By Azad Ali The West Indies team has slipped to fifth in the latest ICC Twenty20 rankings following their 2-0 defeat to New Zealand in the three-match series, which ended recently. New Orleans Pelicans’ Anthony Davis, right, looks at the basket past New York Knicks’ Doug McDermott The reigning Twenty20 World cham- during the fi rst half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, in New York. pions began the series fourth but lost Associated Press / Seth Wenig five points to stand on 115 points and are now below fourth-placed England who they beat in the final of the Twen- Davis’s monster night rules in overtime ty20 World Cup in 2016. Since capturing the Twenty20 World By Brian Mahoney of the shot he launched from just leading New Orleans back from 19 Cup, the West Indies team has now lost NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Davis’ inside the opposite baseline . “So points down late in the third quarter nine of their last 17 matches, includ- fullcourt heave after the third quar- when it in I just kind of felt like to a 123-118 overtime victory over ing full series against a higher-ranked ter was too late to give him points, tonight was definitely my night.” the New York Knicks on Sunday. nation. though it gave him that unstoppable And thanks to his monster effort, Jrue Holiday added 31 points, and Meanwhile, New Zealand has over- feeling great players get. it became the Pelicans’, too. DeMarcus Cousins had 15 points, taken Pakistan as the top-ranked side “I kind of saw it, but I mean you Davis scored a season-high 48 16 rebounds, seven steals and five in the format, following their series never really make those,” Davis said points and grabbed 17 rebounds, Continued on Page 38 Continued on Page 38 BQ Caribbean Life, Jan. 19–Jan. 25, 2018 37 Chris Gayle Continued from Page 37 in the series did not reflect the qual- ity of the player. “Write him off at your own peril,” he told reporters. He said Gayle did not click this series because he had a viral infec- tion in the One-Day Internationals and, while Twenty20 is probably his best format, he didn’t get the stats he wanted. Gayle is the most experienced play- er in the West Indies limited overs, with 275 One-Day Internationals and 55 Twenty20s under his belt. However, he only returned to the One-Day Internationalss side for the tour of England after more than two years on the sidelines, and looked in good touch in gathering 163 runs from four innings. West Indies batting coach Toby Radford believes conditions in New Zealand had been behind Gayle’s poor performance but he is backing the superstar opener to come good. Gayle has already indicated he wants to play in next year’s 50-overs World Cup in England. New Orleans Pelicans’ Jrue Holiday, right, shoots in front of New York Knicks’ Kristaps Porzingis during the fi rst West Indies half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, in New York. Associated Press / Seth Wenig Continued from Page 37 triumph. The team gained six points to move to 126 points, now two clear NEW ORLEANS BEATS NEW YORK of second place Pakistan, with India third on 120 points. Continued from Page 37 a high-scoring third quarter, when they the 2013 draft has averaged 10.6 points South Africa is sixth on 112 assists and for the Pelicans. They were outscored the Pelicans 39-34. Harda- and 3.6 assists in 267 career games with points, Australia lies seventh on 111 down 16 after one, even further back way’s jumper gave New York a 96-77 Utah and Washington. while Sri Lanka is eighth on 88 but late in the third and still down nine lead with 1:22 remaining in the period, only two points ahead of minnows with 4 1/2 minutes left in regulation. but New Orleans then went on a 17-4 BURKE’S BACK Afghanistan in ninth. But they kept coming and Holiday run to cut it 100-94 midway through Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek said dur- had three baskets and a couple free the fourth. ing the summer Burke told the Knicks throws in OT to help them finish it off. The Pelicans then finished regulation he was interested in playing for their G “I thought we did a great job in the with a 13-4 charge, tying the game on League team and learning their system, overtime,” Pelicans coach Alvin Gen- Davis’ basket with 3.5 seconds remain- rather than signing a deal with another Fan research try said. “AD was just huge for us, and ing. New Orleans then nearly won it, as NBA team. Hornacek speculated that when you get into those zones like that E’Twaun Moore stole an inbounds pass may have been because the Knicks’ By Azad Ali he’s really good.” and launched a 3-pointer that rimmed point guard situation was unsettled Cricket West Indies (CWI) has Kristaps Porzingis and Tim Harda- out at the buzzer. at the time and maybe Burke saw an launched the first part of a new strate- way Jr. each scored 25 points for the Holiday put New Orleans ahead for opportunity, but Burke explained oth- gic plan — a cricket fan research. Knicks, who lost their third straight good with 1:52 to play in OT and Davis erwise. West Indies and cricket fans through- and 10th in their last 12 games. Jarrett had the next basket, making it 120-117. “I think I wanted to just start from out the region have the chance to have Jack had a season-high 22 points, and The Knicks, playing the first of back- scratch, kind of recreate my brand, rec- their say in improving how fans can Enes Kanter finished with 18 points and to-back afternoon starts, jumped to a reate and show what I can do on a night follow and enjoy local and international 10 rebounds. 29-13 lead after one quarter. in and night out basis with consistent cricket. Five days after a double-overtime minutes,” Burke said. “I think going The survey is now live and aims to loss to Chicago in a game they led by TIP-INS down there, a lot of people look at it as capture thousands of views from pas- 11, the Knicks coughed up another big Pelicans: Davis has scored at least 35 a knock, but for me, I went down there, sionate, casual and non-cricket fans. lead in a miserable way to finish a rare points in each of his last three games at it was more so like a growing period for Anyone in the Caribbean can par- January home game before they begin Madison Square Garden. ... PG Jameer me. I kind of wanted to start over.” ticipate by visiting the following web- a seven-game, coast-to-coast trip Mon- Nelson missed the game for personal site link-https://start.yougov.com or day in Brooklyn that has them away for reasons. ... The Pelicans signed guard BIG MEN ON CAMPUS clicking on the link on the homepage two weeks. Mike James, who played for Phoenix The game featured three straight of windiescricket.com or via Windies “I think we’ve just got to do a better earlier this season, to a two-way con- winners of the AP college basketball social media channel. job of when we’re up 12, 15 points, we’ve tract. He didn’t play. Player of the Year award. Davis won It is the first part of a larger fan got to take it to another level, another Knicks: The Knicks signed former in 2012 for NCAA champion Ken- research program at the heart of CWI’s notch,” Hardaway said. “We haven’t lottery pick Trey Burke, who had been tucky, Burke won the next year when new strategic plan which aims to been doing that these last couple of playing for their G League affiliate and Michigan was the runner-up, and the improve the fan experience at matches, games.” was second in the league with 26.6 Knicks’ Doug McDermott won in 2014 online and through the introduction of The Knicks seemed in control late in points per game. The No. 9 selection in at Creighton. new events and activities. 38 Caribbean Life, Jan. 19–Jan. 25, 2018 BQ Until his death, he was help end an era of oppression president of Winston Roberts and segregation in South Afri- Vincy body-builder’s death Incorporated, which organizes ca by allowing the president of competitions at the local, pro- the country to host 1975 Mr. vincial and professional levels. Olympia and World Champi- Roberts was an IFBB judge at onships (Mr. Universe) com- the pro level since 1985. petitions only if the audience unexpected: Daughter “There’s really nothing he was denied its common prac- hasn’t done in the decades he’s tice of limiting seating sections By Nelson A. King “He (Winty Roberts) wasn’t been involved in the industry/ according to race. The daughter of Vincentian perfect, but he was a visionary sport,” the Insider said. “Back “This proposal was accepted body-building legend, Win- who had a huge influence on when bodybuilding was in its and was documented in the ston “Winty” Roberts, says her me,” she continued. “It hurts infancy, Winston was heavily 1975 bodybuilding hit ‘Pump- father’s death was “unexpect- to know that he is no longer on involved as a pioneer, working ing Iron,’ which catapulted ed.” this earth, but I truly do feel alongside many of the golden- bodybuilding’s status into the Roberts, a pioneer and sig- that he is watching over me era greats. mainstream,” the Insider said. nificant player in the body- and my sisters.” “As an example, Ben Weider, Born on Oct. 5, 1939, in building scene, passed away Roberts was one of the most the father of modern bodybuild- Kingstown, the Vincentian peacefully on Dec. 21, at his influential people in bodybuild- ing, delegated Winston the task capital, Roberts, a former Mas- home in Whitby, Ontario, Can- ing history, “but you’d never of writing the constitution of ter at the St. Vincent [and the ada, his daughter, Ayanna Rob- know it from how humble and the IFBB,” it added. “Winston Grenadines] Grammar School, erts, said. He was 78. modest he was,” according to took that assignment one step was the first Black to hold the “My dad’s passing was unex- Toronto’s Muscle Insider. further and also wrote the ini- title of “Mr. Canada,” according pected, just three days after my It said Roberts began his tial IFBB rulebook for judging, to his obituary. grandmother Tabitha McIn- bodybuilding journey as a com- which is still used today.” It said Roberts played an tosh’s funeral,” Ayanna told petitor, with accolades such as Roberts was elected general important role in Montreal’s Caribbean Life in an exclusive winning the “Mr. Canada” title Winston “Winty” Roberts. secretary of the IFBB in 1972 black community in the 1970s interview on Monday. “While twice and participating in Mr. and used his IFBB credentials and 1980s as a founder of the he was 78 years old, he was Universe “pose-downs” in the to begin the Canadian Fed- Carifete parade. strong due to years of body- IFBB amateur ranks. The Inter- “But what we’ll all remember eration of Bodybuilding (now Roberts is survived by his building. national Federation of Body is how this jolly-giant always known as the CBBF). daughters Ayanna (Pablo), “I feel in my heart that he Building and Fitness (IFBB), had a kind word, a hug, and The Insider said Rob- Nataki (Donald) and Kamillah gained 20 years of life due to headquartered in Madrid, Spain a smile for anyone at an OPA erts was also responsible for (Lucas); his grandchildren Nia, weight training and healthy is an international profession- (Ontario Physique Association) two “extremely significant Amarra, Loïc and Myca; and his habits, as his father and broth- al sports governing body for or IFBB show, no matter how moments” in bodybuilding his- former wives Alison McIntosh ers all passed young (in their bodybuilding and fitness that busy he was,” the Insider said. tory: “one which revolutionized and Guiseppina Azzue. late 50s to early 60s I believe). oversees many of the sport’s It said, on migration to bodybuilding competition was His funeral took place on My uncle, Alfie Roberts, was major international events, Canada, Roberts first moved in the suggestion to open pre- Jan. 6 at the DeStefano Funeral only 58 when he died,” Ayanna notably the World and Conti- Montreal but ultimately ended judging to the public; the other Home in Oshawa, Ontario. 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We wants for members. The to participate in a two- deserve better,” the leader NUPW had given the gov- day strike Thursday, Jan. of the island’s most power- ernment until Jan. 15 to 18, and Friday, Jan. 19, to ful public workers union respond. demand salary increases said. “All gloves are off. The that have been due since “It is unfair to expect mandate from the [NUPW’s 2009. that public servants will executive] council and the With the government continue to accept gov- general membership was struggling to revive a ernment’s disregard for that the government must depressed economy and their time even as they conclude negotiations by deal with the crisis of a contribute in a major way today, so we are prepared sewage spill on a signifi- to government’s revenue to do whatever is necessary cant stretch of Barba- and its success,” McDow- to conclude salary negotia- dos’ tourist belt, Akanni all said. “After extensive tions,” McDowall had said McDowall, president of the discussion and mindful of on the evening of Janu- more than 10,000-strong the mandate given by our ary 15 after business hours National Union of Public membership, the National when it had become appar- Workers, Wednesday called Union of Public Workers ent that the administration out members for protests hereby informs its mem- did not intend to meet the Thursday and Friday. bers to stay from work on deadline. McDowall made McDowall said the Thursday and Friday for the announcement after a strike call was a last resort two days of protests and meeting with the union’s because the January 15 resistance.” executive council. deadline his union set for The call for a strike fol- “Unfortunately, the gov- government to respond lows the government’s ernment has chosen not Akanni McDowall, president of Barbados’ National Union of Public Work- to its latest proposals had offer of a $49 million lump to respond, so therefore ers, called on the union’s more than 10,000 members to participate in a come and gone with no sum payment to public the union is left with no two-day strike on Thursday, Jan. 18 and Friday, Jan. 19 to demand the is- word from the adminis- servants just over a month choice but to take indus- land’s government honor their wage increase demands. tration of Prime Minister ago. The union fired back trial action,” he said. Photo by George Alleyne Immigrant rights leader Ravi Ragbir transferred to New York area facility By Tequila Minsky the activist was transported counsel for ICE wrote to tion, are among several Trinidad-born immi- to the detention facility in the court stating that they immigrants’ rights leaders grants’ rights activist Ravi Florida without notice to his would exercise discretion to who have been targeted for Ragbir — who was arrested family or his lawyers. bring Ragbir back to the deportation by ICE in recent by federal Immigration and The same day he was New York area. Another days. Customs Enforcement offi- detained, Ragbir’s attor- hearing on the lawfulness “We will call for action in Immigrants right activist Ravi Ragbir, center, at cials amid peaceful demon- neys at the NYU Immigrant of detention is scheduled for our places of worship, in the immigration event in April 2017, outside of the strations in lower Manhat- Rights Clinic filed a lawsuit the end of January. streets, and in the courts Federal Building in Manhattan, New York. tan on Jan. 11 and taken challenging his detention “The last five days have until we receive justice for Photo by Tequila Minsky that same day to Krome and obtained a federal court been a nightmare for me,” Ravi, Jean, and all others Detention Facility in Miami, order issuing a temporary said Ragbir’s wife, Amy who face this inhumane sys- Fla. — will be returned to stay of deportation and pre- Gottlieb. tem,” said New Sanctuary the New York area, where venting the government The day after Martin Coalition Co-Chair Rev. Kaji he will be held pending from transferring him out- Luther King Day, federal Dousa, senior pastor of Park the outcome of his legal side of the New York area detainee Jean Montrevil — Avenue Christian Church. case, Immigration officials pending consideration of who had been flown to the “As people of faith, we must announced Wednesday, Jan. his case. But ICE officials Krome facility on Friday, stand united against the tar- 17. refused to bring him back, Jan. 5 — was on a 7:43 am geting of our immigrants’ Ragbir was detained at and a hearing was held on deportation flight to Haiti, rights leaders.” the ICE field office at Foley Tuesday, Jan. 16, to deter- a place he left at age 17. 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