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By Nelson A. King Guyana’s President David Granger will be the Grand Marshall of the 2016 Guyanese American Unity Parade and Mashramani in New York City on June 12, 2016, organizers say. The Brooklyn-based Guyana’s 50th Independence Anniversary Celebra- tion Committee (New York) said on Friday that Granger will also address a Unity Rally, at the end of the parade, to conclude “Guyana Jubilee Week” in New York. It will be Granger’s first address to Guyanese nationals in New York Calling for justice for her slain mother and continuing to ﬁ ght for indigenous rights is Berta’s daughter Bertha Isa- since his election to the presidency bel Zúniga Cáceres, Lilian Esperanza Ló pez, Organization of Popular and Indigenous Organizations of Honduras in May 2015. (COPINH) holding a cut-out of Berta, and Garifuna leader Carla Garcia. Photo by Tequila Minsky Several celebrities of Guyanese heritage; including actors, singers, professional basketball, soccer and football players will also march in the parade, the committee said. The parade, the second annual Guyanese American parade in Brook- Rally for justice for lyn, will commemorate the historic 50 years of Independence of the Republic of Guyana. Guyana gained independence from Great Britain on May 26, 1966. The Brooklyn-based Caribbean environmental activist Guyana Institute for Democracy (CGID) and Guyana’s 50th Independ- ence Anniversary Celebration Com- By Tequila Minsky fearless work to defend the Gualcarque Cáceres listed harborers of power mittee (New York) are sponsors of Hundreds of human rights defend- River and its surrounding environment that Berta continuously confronted the carnival-styled parade, called ers rallied outside the First Avenue and people from DESA’s Agua Zarca –economic interests, political elites and Mashramani, an Amerindian word Honduras Mission to the UN last week Dam project. Goldman Environmental military, security and police forces. for community celebration. demanding justice for the murder of Foundation President John Goldman Demands read at the rally called for The parade will start on Church 44-year-old environmental activist released a statement, “She understood immediate and transparent investiga- Avenue at Bedford, proceed east to Berta Cáceres, gunned down on March the risks that came with her work, but tion into this crime, protection for the Ralph Avenue, south on Ralph Ave- 3 while she was sleeping in her home in continued to lead her community with crime’s witness, fellow activist Gustavo nue to Flatlands Avenue and West La Esperanza, Honduras. amazing strength and conviction.” Castro Soto, as well as urging the into South Shore High School Park, Berta Cáceres was a Lenca indig- Demonstrators — New York-based where Granger will address the Unity enous leader — the largest indigenous activists and allies as well as interna- creation by the Honduran state of a Rally. group in Honduras — about 100,000. tional women attending the UN’s Com- safe and secure atmosphere for human The committee said it has collabo- For years, she worked to preserve the mission on the Status of Women (CSW) rights defenders. rated with the Guyana New York Con- community and their land. braved the rain, which stopped as the While Berta’s courageous voice sulate and United Nations Mission In the weeks preceding this barba- program began. And, filled with emo- cannot be replaced, her fortitude and in planning “a spectacular Golden rous act, Berta and the Civic Council of tion, they continuously expressed their resolve motivates those struggling to Jubilee celebration for the New York Indigenous and Popular Organizations outrage and solidarity during the rally. continue her work. Her spirit as well as metropolitan region, from June 4 – of Honduras (COPINH) — the organi- Speakers from the Cáceres family, her many-multiplied image was amidst 12, 2016. zation she co-founded — had repeat- from COPINH–Lilian Esperanza López, the crowd. edly received death threats for their from the Honduran Women’s Human Global Witness issued a 2015 report opposition (over a decade) against the Rights Defenders Network– Yessica detailing that Honduras is the most Agua Zarca hydroelectric dam on the Trinidad, and other social justice lead- dangerous place in the world for envi- Gualcarque River, a sacred river within ers were among those addressing the ronmental activists — 109 were killed Lenca indigenous territory. assembled rally. there in the last five years. Just two days before this rally, on Berta’s 25-year-old daughter Bertha Goldman Prize staff is working with March 15, fellow activist Nelson Garcia Isabel Zúniga Cáceres looked into a sea was shot and killed for helping a group of chanting supporters, waving cut- Global Witness and other partners of poor families resist a land grab in the out face masks of the slain activist. to demand a full investigation by the small town of Rio Lindo. These recent “We know that Berta was assassinated Honduras government into the killing, acts of targeted violence highlight the because she struggled for her people, immediate measures to ensure the safe- need to end impunity and enact laws for and we also know that she struggled to ty for the Cáceres family, and protection human rights protection. protect nature,“ she said. “Berta would for Honduran activists. Guyana’s President David Grang- Last year, Berta was awarded the 2015 be delighted to see you here, sharing for Sixty-two members of Congress have er. Photo by Bert Wilkinson Goldman Environmental Prize for her rebellion and demand for justice.” called for an independent investigation. BQ Caribbean Life, March 25-31, 2016 3 Updated daily at www.caribbeanlifenews.com CARIBBEAN ROUNDUP THE NEWS FROM BACK HOME

Caribbean The Inter-American Bank (IDB) says Caribbean countries continue to be affected by the global economic down- turn of 2008 and some have still not recorded pre-2008 growth rates. The IDB, which held a two-day meeting recently in Washington DC, for its Caribbean regional governors, noted that throughout the Ameri- cas, the region’s economies registered a mix of good and poor economic results, with some nations suffering sharp declines in commodity prices and others expe- riencing increases in tourism during 2015. The IDB said the meeting provided the opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss regional economies and what role the IDB can play It said the delegates also discussed responses to the effects of climate change, specific initiatives to diversify the region’s matrix and promote sus- tainable development. A statement issued by the bank said the meeting also gave senior IDB man- St. Lucia’s banana industry improves agers an opportunity to explain the impact of the recent reorganization of Ausustin Changoo picks bananas on a farm owned by Ellis Rupert Gajadhar in the Cul de Sac valley just south the various departments of the bank of Castries, St. Lucia. Associated Press / Lynne Sladky, File that work with private-sector opera- tors. According to data presented during posed to safety, security and privacy by mercial quantities of oil in Guyana’s Easy Sky, an airline with 36 years the meeting, the ICB registered sig- their unregulated use. Maritime Zone. of experience in Honduras plans to nificant growth in its 2015 loans to its Esso Exploration and Production offer flights and tours to Cuba from a member countries, which include The Bahamas Guyana Ltd (EEPGL) recently com- number of Caribbean countries from Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Bahamas Prime Minister Perry menced a meteorological and oceano- next month. Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago. Christie has announced a $16 million graphic survey in the Stabroek Block, Easy Sky will be operating a fleet of The IDB also approved US$17 mil- to CLICO policyholders- seven years which is scheduled to be completed by 737-500 planes with a capacity of 120 lion in grant financing to its Caribbean after CLICO (Bahamas) Limited went May 2018. passengers from Honduras to Cuba via member countries. into liquidation. Seismic survey within the Canje Grenada and St. Lucia. During his mid-term budget com- block has started and will continue for Bedy Travel director Diana Ross said Barbados munication, Christie said the policy- a period of six months. objective of the plan is to connect the Barbados has announced a 12-month holders who are still current will begin This was disclosed by Minister of Nat- Caribbean to Cuba, delivered in a dif- ban on the importation of remotely to receive payouts by the end of the ural Resources Raphael Trotman who ferentiated way from regular everyday piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), also month. told the National Assembly recently regional flights, in that the service is known as an unmanned aerial vehicles He said the liquidator of CLICO that there is growing tour-related for region- or drones, which will take effect from has proposed and the government has interest in Guyana’s al and international April 1, 2016. agreed to a plan which involves the hydrocarbons and as tourists that would be The ban will allow authorities to creation of a special purpose vehicle such, Exxon Mobil will uniquely packaged as complete a legal framework to govern to assume the insur- also undertake further well as individual tick- the use of these devices and determine ance operations of exploratory drilling another well. ets that would be available to travel to the number in operation in Barbados. CLICO and to pay out The Ministry of Natural Resources Cuba, Honduras and other Caribbean Customs officials say that during the the policyholders who will be placing significant emphasis destinations on the route to Cuba. past two years in par- have been unable to on capacity building in 2016, with the During April, flights will leave Gre- ticular there had been receive the full payout of their benefit, development of a framework for a Petro- nada to Cuba at 7:30 am on Fridays a significant increase subject to the policy not lapsing during leum Agency and the conceptualization and beginning in May, on Mondays in the number of RPAS the period of liquidation. of an institute in collaboration with the and Thursdays. The route will consist for commercial and The prime minister said under the Ministry of Education. of Grenada, St. Lucia, Honduras and recreational use being allowed entry plan, surrendered policies, death ben- International Development partners Havana. into the country. efits, medical claims and staff pensions have signaled a willingness to train The flight would take approximately This, one official said, has contribut- will be paid in full. young Guyanese to assume responsibil- five hours to the final destination com- ed to the unregulated growth of drones Over the years CLICO policyholders ity to lead the petroleum industry in the pared with 15 to 22 hours using other and the inability of the regulatory have held several demonstrators as they decades ahead. flights that have to go through Pana- authorities to ascertain the numbers agitated for government action. ma, Venezuela and other destinations. in operation. Grenada Concerns has been raised in Bar- Guyana BedyEasy-Sky, a merged tour oper- Jamaica bados and internationally about the Oil exploration efforts have intensi- ation and air transportation service Jamaica has recorded four H1N1 potential for their misuse and the risks fied following the discovery of com- between Bedy Travel in Grenada and Continued on Page 14

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I don’t the communities they helped ing political importance, disproportionately tle or no access to drug treat- know if I’m going to be priced they score at the very bot- ment, even though nearly 75 to build. get punishment out of my own city.” tom when it comes to virtu- percent of them were using These two leaps are critical instead of treatment. Yesterday, working with the as we undertake the largest ally every economic indica- drugs before their arrest. Nor City Council, we won the most and most ambitious affordable tor from education to life- is there much available treat- progressive, strongest afford- housing program in the history time earnings to household over the past two decades, ment to help abused women able housing requirements in of this country. wealth. Some past history the percentage of girls grow- recover. the country—something that that shapes black women’s ing up the way I did who Our plan will secure 200,000 There’s also little coun- means this will remain our city lives just aren’t changing fast get prison sentences jumped seling or parenting educa- affordable apartments by 2024 for generations. enough. from 20 percent to 50 per- tion for incarcerated women, — enough for half a million We just changed the rules of I grew up with no father cent. The number of women even though most inside, people. It’s a plan that deliv- the game in two major ways. and an addicted mother, I in prison is now rising at like myself, are mothers. First — New York City ers for seniors, for people with raised myself, became a nearly double the rate for And there’s scant legal or now has the strongest afford- disabilities, for veterans and mother at 15, dropped out of men. Many of these women advocate support for women able housing requirement for for working people of all kinds school, and struggled to sup- are mothers criminalized for coming out of prison and developers of any city in the — from carwash workers to port my child and siblings. being addicted while preg- seeking to regain custody of nation. Our new rules say that teachers and first responders. It was a dark time. Living nant. Last year, Tennessee their children. developers can only build in We won’t let people be pushed with poverty, surrounded by passed a law that made it a Like men, women coming newly rezoned neighborhoods aside because they can’t afford substance abuse and being crime to be addicted while home face employment chal- if they build affordable housing this city. neglected, I didn’t think pregnant. lenges, but they often face for low- and moderate-income We are protecting the city much about the future. But The right intervention more even barriers in getting families. we were meant to be — One nothing was as dark as wak- for addiction is treatment, assistance for themselves and Second — we made major New York We ALL Can Live In. ing up in a jail cell with- not prison, but women of their kids if they’ve been con- updates to decades-old land- In solidarity, out remembering how I got color disproportionately get victed of a drug offense. use rules — rules from a time Mayor Bill de Blasio there. punishment instead of treat- In the six years since I More than 1 million ment. Girls of color who have came home from jail, I have women are behind bars in lived with abuse are more earned my GED, obtained the United States. Two thirds likely to be labeled as offend- an associate’s degree, and are women of color, and ers than white girls. become an advocate for more than a third of those I was arrested 19 times changing policies to better incarcerated for drug offens- before I turned 18 . No adult serve people returning home Founded 1990 • Published by Community News Group es. Eighty-five percent have ever asked what was wrong after incarceration. I’ve reu- Corporate Headquarters: One Metrotech Center North, Suite 1001, Brooklyn, NY 11201 been victims of violence, or what was leading me down nited with my sons and kept CEO: Les Goodstein rape, sexual assault, neglect this road of bad decisions and them close, assuring them PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER: Jennifer Goodstein and child abuse. bad consequences. There was they won’t experience the life ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: Ralph D’Onofrio A recent report shows that no intervention before going Continued on Page 12 EDITOR EMERITUS: Kenton Kirby ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Kevin Williams

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It would probably be diffi- placing their own imprimatur we first got wind of them a only at New York Consulate. cult to find a group that was on operations there. Literally few years ago. It is altogeth- So there! more relieved at the ouster of within days of the adminis- Viewpoint er unconscionable that any Now that Bissessar and her the regime led by former Trini- tration coming on board in employer, let alone a demo- underlings have been sent dad and Tobago Prime Minister May, 2010, an attaché in New By Les Slater cratic government as employer, packing, there is understand- Kamla Persad-Bissessar than York (along with other staff- would think to impose employ- able angst among folks at the employees, past and current, at ers elsewhere) was informed of ment guidelines that so fla- consulate who continue to the Trinidad and Tobago Consu- being terminated. And Minister was that employees — again grantly flout norms of decency slog through atrocious work- late in New York whose employ- Rambachan, whose unabash- including several with 10, 15 and fair play in the modern ing conditions they’ve had to ment was, in some instanc- edly racist sentiments are no and even more years of serv- workplace. Frankly, one won- abide all this time. The current es summarily terminated, in secret, made known in an early ice — had their former two- ders whether, notwithstanding foreign affairs minister, Dennis others, compromised to levels visit to the consulate his aim of year contract arrangement this being a foreign government Moses, as well as Prime Minis- more befitting a 19th century having the staff include more now replaced by a six-month entity operating on American ter Keith Rowley are well aware workplace. As the former gov- Indo-Trinidadians. deal that was stripped bare of soil, there isn’t some provision of this protracted injustice. ernment ploughed on, the con- A questionable examination any benefits. The new terms in U.S. or New York law to have Picking up after a govern- sulate workers’ plight did not go Ramgoolam introduced to be called for a contract with no compelled the former T&T gov- ment that was both corrupt unnoticed by outside elements, used for determining the fit- paid sick leave, no paid leave of ernment to conform to labor and reckless, Rowley and com- including media and various ness of staff to work at the any kind, with wage deductions code stipulations in this city, in pany had their strained fiscal community-based organiza- consulate became a huge bone made for late arrival at work light of U.S. citizens and lawful circumstances challenged fur- tions that weighed in on what of contention. It was criticized for any reason. And with the residents being victimized. ther by the precipitous decline seemed some high-handed in many quarters (including crowning indignity of employ- But what perhaps most in world energy prices. A gov- action by then Consul General the former head of Trinidad ees being forced to be off the stretches credulity about what’s ernment’s plea for tolerance Nan Ramgoolam, or perhaps and Tobago’s public service) as job for one week without pay happening with the consulate from the public in the face superiors whose bidding she a flawed barometer for measur- when the six-month term is staff is that the conditions are of severe economic shock is did — Suruj Rambachan, the ing who should and shouldn’t winding down, in order to sign unique to the New York Con- to be expected. At the same foreign affairs minister or Biss- be consulate employees. The a new six-month deal! These sulate. This abomination, now time, though, it’s clear that essar herself. But no amount of upshot, nevertheless, was that were the conditions of employ- in its fourth year in New York, the T&T government cannot dramatizing the surreal turn of a number of workers, includ- ment for employees at the New doesn’t exist in any other T&T afford to further delay recti- events the New York Consulate ing several long-serving ones, York Consulate beginning in legation on U.S. soil or else- fying that shameful employee had undergone could move the were let go. 2012 — conditions that endure where. And the best that has situation at the New York Con- needle. Compounding matters was to the present time. been heard by way of explana- sulate. It smears the country’s One might read into actions the draconian reconfiguration Those shockingly regressive tion for some obvious blun- good name, never mind who by the Bissessar team soon after of the consulate environment terms of service (we’re tempt- dering, was that the changes was responsible for creating they took office, designs on the with respect to conditions of ed to say “servitude”) are just were intended for all offices, what should be rightly called a New York Consulate for swiftly employment. The new order as preposterous today as when but somehow were instituted national embarrassment.

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Continued from page 4 take stock of the outcomes of the CDR (swine flu) deaths — the latest a woman and review implementation of the work pregnant with twins who died at the program for the ECLAC sub-regional University Hospital on March 1, 2016. headquarters for the Caribbean for the In a news release the Ministry of Health biennium 2018–2019. said all four patients had severe complica- The CDC was created as a permanent tions, including heart and lung-related subsidiary body of ECLAC to promote illness. the economic and social development The first patient to die from the virus of ECLAC member states and associate was an elderly woman and a medical doc- members. ECLAC Caribbean acts as tor as previously reported. the secretariat of the CDCC. Swine Flu also led to the death of a 49-year-old woman. According to Chief St. Lucia Medical Officer Dr. Winston De La Haye, St. Lucia’s banana industry is recov- the ministry recently received results ering following several natural disas- confirming the death of the first patient. ters over the past decade. Currently Since January, there have been 28 con- St. Lucia is the only Windward Islands firmed cases of H1N1 across the island. country exporting bananas to the UK. Meanwhile, as of last week, tests for the Apart from gale force winds and Zika virus will be conducted at the Virol- flooding, Black Sigatoka disease has ogy Laboratory at the University of the affected St. Lucia’s banana industry West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus. and the ministry of agriculture is aim- Dr. De La Haye said this is a big step for ing to bring Sigatoka Jamaica and will result in a quick turna- under control and stabi- round time for the results. lize banana production. The Ministry of Health has been send- Martin Satney, ing samples for tests to the Trinidad- project coordinator of based Caribbean Public Health Agency the Black Sigatoka Management Unit, (CARPHA). announced that the first phase of the Black Sigotak project ended in 2013 St. Kitts and the second phase in 2015. The United Nations Economic Com- “We can now boast right now that mission for Latin America and the Car- within the Windward Islands, St. Lucia ibbean (ECLAC) Caribbean office will is the only country that is exporting convene the fourth meeting of the Car- bananas to the UK,” he said. Satney ibbean Development Roundtable (CDR), said recovery mode for the banana which will take place in in Basseterre, industry is in full effect. St. Kitts and Nevis on April 1, 2016 to explore possible options for debt relief Trinidad Florida Land Deals for heavily indebted countries in the Multinational steel giant ArcelorMit- sub-region. tal, which built an empire at the Point Invest only $2690.00 down payment and Senior policymakers from govern- Lisa Industrial Estate, South Trinidad, ments of the Caribbean, officials of the has closed operations and fired more build your dream home in sunny Florida. United Nations system, representatives than 800 workers recently. of regional civil society organizations, The closure has been blamed on academia, regional more than TT$1.4 billion in losses over development institu- the past few years. s %SCAPEWINTER tions and international The shutdown came days after the s "UILDANAFFORDABLEHOME partners will meet to Industrial Court in Port of your dreams address the Caribbean’s of Spain ruled that the debt obligations and consider practical company was wrong in s )NVESTINYOURFUTURE solutions for current debt projection. temporarily dismiss- The CDR will be followed by the 26th ing several workers last session of the Caribbean Development December without proper consultation and Cooperation Committee (CDCC) on with the union. April 22, 2016, where participants will — compiled by Azad Ali

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ABC TV By Nelson A. King Brooklyn Council Member and Dep- uty Leader Jumaane D. Williams on scores first in Monday hosted the third annual Shirley Chisholm Women of Distinction Cel- ebration. Hundreds of Brooklynites joined race to gain the celebration to honor six prominent women from diverse fields, including activism, media, business and commu- diversity nity development. Council Member Laurie Cumbo co- hosted the celebration and Public Advo- By Vinette K. Pryce cate Letitia Jamesdeliverd a keynote There is a new president in Amer- speech. ica. Additionally, Council Member Dar- She is a woman, Black and was lene Mealy, Assembly Members Rod- named last month to head a major neyse Bichotte and Latrice Walker, and broadcast network. District Leader Olanike Alabi joined in The first of her race to ever helm celebrating the honorees and Women’s ABC Entertainment Group, Chan- History Month. ning Dungey was named to oversee “I’ve been surrounded by strong all aspects of network production women my entire life - especially my at the Disney-owned television net- mother and sister - and am well aware Council Member Jumaane D. Williams (right) and Council Member Laurie work. that, while it might be 2016, society Cumbo (left) honor six inspiring women (from left): Chaka Pilgrim, Valeisha “Channing is a gifted leader and a still has a long way to go before we Butterﬁ eld Jones, Tamika Mallory, Robin Redmond, Lisa Evers and Opal proven magnet for top creative talent achieve real gender equality. Too often, Tometi. with an impressive record of develop- women’s contributions are ignored sim- ing compelling, breakthrough pro- ply because they were accomplished by of Flatbush Development Corporation; advancement of women within our soci- gramming that resonates with view- women,” said Williams, who represents and Chaka Pilgrim, veteran music busi- ety,” Cumbo continued. ers,” Ben Sherwood, Disney Media the 45th Council District in Brooklyn. ness executive and current president of The event is named for the late Networks and ABC Television Group “In honor of women’s history month, Roc Nation Records. Shirley Chisholm, the first Black Con- chairman said. I’m excited to celebrate six distinguished “For nearly 30 years, Women’s His- gresswoman and first major-party black Of her trailblazing accomplish- women who have made great contribu- tory Month has been a national cel- candidate for President, of Barbadian ment Dungey said: “I’m thrilled and tions both in their respective fields and ebration of women - past and present and Guyanese parentage. humbled that Ben has entrusted me in our communities,” he added. - whose invaluable contributions have Chisholm, who was born and raised with this tremendous opportunity. Monday’s celebration honored Lisa made a positive, lasting impact within in Brooklyn, broke barriers as a com- I’ve had the great honor of working Evers, hosts of Fox 5’s “Good Day Street our community,” Cumbo said. munity advocate and legislator. alongside the talented team at ABC Talk” and Hot 97FM’s “Street Soldiers;” “As chair of the Committee on Wom- “It’s a privilege to celebrate the for many years and look forward to Opal Tometi, activist and co-founder of en’s Issues and co-Chair of Women’s Shirley Chisholm Women of Distinction starting this exciting new chapter the Black Lives Matter Movement and Caucus, I am proud to co-host the Awards, in honor of the woman who with them.” executive director at Black Alliance for Shirley Chisholm Women of Distinc- was famously ‘unbought and unbossed’ Dungey is the first Black person to Just Immigration; Valeisha Butterfield tion Celebration with Council Mem- and an inspiration to generations of lead a major broadcast network. Jones, chief executive officer of Women ber Jumaane D. Williams,” she added. women and black leaders,” James said. She replaces outgoing president in Entertainment Empowerment Net- “Through their exemplary leadership “Today, her legacy continues through Paul Lee who has helmed ABC pro- work and Head of Black Community and unwavering commitment to com- the strong women leading our commu- gramming since 2010. Engagement at Google; Tamika Mal- munity empowerment, each honoree nities, including this year’s honorees.” Lee has been credited with cham- lory, nationally recognized civil rights has played a tremendous role in the The Women of Distinction Celebra- pioning diversity at the network. leader, anti-violence advocate and New growth and development of Brooklyn tion featured performances by the “I am truly grateful to Paul for York City co-chair for the Gun Violence and the City of New York. Brooklyn United Marching Band Danc- being a valued mentor and friend,” Awareness Month Initiative; Robin Red- “As we pay tribute to our trailblazers, ers and Alexis Marie with a “spoken Dungey added. mond, advocate and executive director let us also work towards the continued word” poetry. She previously served as an executive vice president responsible for ABC’s drama development and helped launch many of the network’s most popular shows, some of which include “Scandal,” “How to Get Away with Murder,” “Once Upon a Time” and “Nashville.” Dungey began her career as a development assistant for Davis Entertain- ment at 20th Century Fox. She then became story editor at Steamroller Productions where she worked on the development and production of such films as “Under Siege” and “On Deadly Ground.”

18 Caribbean Life, March 25-31, 2016 BQ Leah ward

Continued from page 16 ia. They suggested Leah Ward Sears, the first Black woman nominated to state Supreme Court, Kamala Harris, the first African American attorney general in California and Deborah Batts, the first openly gay African American federal judge and Anita Hill, a law professor. They also listed U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch. Touted a favorite to win favor with both parties, she allegedly asked to be removed from consideration. Another high profile Black spokesman also chimed in disapproval with the president’s choice. Ben Crump, president of the National Bar Asso- ciation said: “We really wanted the unique perspective that a Black woman could have brought to the Supreme Court. We believe it is one of the few prospectives missing from the highest court in the land.” The National Bar Association (NBA) is the largest legal organization of African American attorneys in the U.S. “We simply do not have the African American point of view on the bench and we need that,” Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) said. Pointing to the conservative positions often taken by the one Black on the bench, the southern legislator said the fact Justice Clarence Thomas is an African- American his viewpoint does not represent the diversity of his race. As if that was not enough of a challenge to the nominee, Rep. Johnson added, “I am also disturbed about the packing of the court with Harvard-trained lawyers.” Another Democrat concurred saying: “We don’t have anybody on the Supreme Court who has any understanding of our unique cultural issues.” Rep. Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri said “Everybody else is represented. I’m not mad. We have women, Latinos, white men — when do we get somebody?” With issues concerning, immigration rights, abor- tion rights, affirmative action, global warming and access to birth control soon to be decided by the Supreme Court, President Obama’s choice may face more than a few challenges from his own party before he leaves office at the end of his second term. Fingerprinting Continued from page 13 another ID card, another passport again.” Stuart said several Caribbean nationals deported from Barbados were also abusing their country’s system to return to Barbados, but pointed out that implementation of the fingerprinting system is so far a foolproof security option against these scams. “You can change your name as much as you like. You can’t change your fingerprints though,” he said. Opposition Leader and a former attorney general, Mottley, however pointed out that the Immigration Bio- metrics Regulations were made under a section of the Immigration Act that empowers the relevant government minister to make regulations concerning the entry of suspicious people into the island. But, she asked, “How could a Bajan be on suspicion of entering inappropriately to their own country?”. She further questioned what happens when a Barba- dian refuses to be fingerprinted. “Where are you going to deport them to?” and added, “You can’t deport your citizens. So if you can’t deport them, you then criminal- ize your citizens.” She contended that the regulations will make crimi- nals of many Barbadians who may be concerned about breach of privacy of their fingerprints.

BQ Caribbean Life, March 25-31, 2016 19 Haiti lawmakers reject acting leader’s prime minister choice

By David McFadden objections from opposition to go through a similar proc- PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti lawmakers. In his inaugural ess and win approval from (AP) _ A majority of lower house speech as the designated pre- both houses of Parliament. The lawmakers rejected the interim mier last month, the U.S.-edu- process could take weeks, if not president’s pick for prime min- cated official said the interim months. ister Sunday evening, leaving government had a “short mis- Last week, Sandra Honore, Haiti’s provisional government sion to get everyone together.” the top U.N. envoy for Haiti, in limbo. But various political figures, told the international body’s The rejection of economist including outgoing Prime Security Council that Haiti was Fritz Jean as Haiti’s No. 2 offi- Minister Evans Paul, strongly at a “critical juncture” in con- cial was a significant setback denounced Jean’s appointment solidating its democracy and for a month-old interim gov- and induction. the next few weeks would be ernment that is supposed to be On Sunday, after weeks of decisive. in power for only 120 days. reviewing Jean’s credentials She expressed concern at Not only does President and background, 38 lawmak- the uncertain political situa- Jocelerme Privert not have ers in the Chamber of Deputies tion that puts at risk the road- a prime minister running voted against Privert’s choice map set in a Feb. 5 political the government’s day-to-day for prime minister, while 36 agreement that includes a post- affairs, but he also hasn’t been voted in favor. One deputy poned runoff election April 24, In this Feb. 26, 2016 ﬁ le photo, Haiti’s new interim Prime able to get an electoral council abstained. with a newly elected president Minister Fritz Jean arrives for his induction ceremony at the authorized to organize a twice- After the vote, Deputy Jean to be installed May 14. She sin- National Palace in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. postponed presidential runoff Rene Lochard said Jean was gled out delays in confirming a Associated Press / Dieu Nalio Chery, File vote now tentatively scheduled rejected by opposition lawmak- prime minister and in re-estab- for April 24. ers aligned with former Presi- lishing an electoral council to of the Organization of Ameri- ed successor to take his place. Jean was nominated and dent Michel Martelly’s politi- oversee elections, coupled with can States also noted “with Violent opposition protests and then sworn in at a ceremo- cal faction because he “wasn’t uncertainty over verifying the grave concern” the delays in deep suspicions of electoral ny at the National Palace in properly chosen by consensus.” 2015 electoral process. implementing the February fraud favoring his chosen suc- the hopes his experience and Neither Privert nor Jean The ambassadors of Bra- pact reached by Martelly and cessor, Jovenel Moise, derailed reputation as an economist could be contacted for com- zil, Canada, France, Spain, legislators. a scheduled runoff vote in Jan- and former governor of Haiti’s ment Sunday night. United States and European Martelly departed office on uary. It was postponed for the central bank would overcome A new nominee would have Union and the representative schedule Feb. 7 with no elect- first time in December. There is no place like home Licensed Home Health Care Agency Joint Commission Accredited

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BQ Caribbean Life, March 25-31, 2016 21 Steamfitter encourages workers to join union

By Alley Olivier vocal on organizing because Working with the strength I’ve been there. Equality is of a team will always have a big thing when working in its benefits. For first genera- non-union jobs. Some work- tion Jamaican American, Jef- ers actually lost their lives ferson Williams, this “team” and being that they don’t comes in the form of the New have papers, people left them York City Steamfitter Local to die,” he said. 638. Understanding the effects A third-generation steam- of being without a union — fitter, Williams is the first of Williams once suffered a bro- his family to join the union. ken arm injury on the job and According to Williams, “It’s after applying for unemploy- not so much the money but ment was subsequently let it’s the security, the pension, go — and that stands as his the medical coverage, and motivation to continue advo- learning safety measures that cating for steamfitters like are required when working himself. on dangerous jobs.” “I got robbed for years Like his father and grand- working on prevailing wage father, Williams gravitated jobs and never got the pre- towards the trade which is vailing wage. It’s not fair. I responsible for installing fire just hate for someone else sprinklers, heating and cool- to go through what I went ing systems, and more into through or what my father many buildings and high rises went through or what my across the city. He has spent grandfather went through,” time working on the Bar- he said. clay Center and since taking Now, Williams has a great- on the trade has remained a er ability to create the change vocal member to those who he would like to see as the Jefferson Williams on the job. Photo by Jason Speakman are not unionized to join. newly elected president to the “Being that I was non- financial committee. the Local 638 is always kept was made up of 60 percent elected to the finance com- union, I know the exploitation A major component on his balanced. minorities and with me being mittee I think it’s a step in that came with it. I was very list is to see that diversity in “Our last graduation class the first Caribbean American the right direction,” he said.

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hange often requires an adjustment period. Men C and women who switch jobs may need a few weeks before they feel fully comfortable in a new offi ce, while students changing schools may also need some time to adapt to their new surround- ings. An adjustment period is also common when people decide to adopt healthier diets. Diet is often habit-form- An adjustment period is also coming, and men and women will mon when people decide to adopt need some time to adjust as healthier diets. they kick some bad dietary habits in favor of healthier prove an invaluable source fare. The following are some of support as you make this simple ways to make that ad- big adjustment in your life. justment period a little easier to swallow: Embrace positive results Go slowly Just because you have Some people are capable adopted a new diet does not of going cold turkey when ad- mean you will see immedi- justing to a new diet, while ate results. Fad diets meant others must take a more grad- to last just a few weeks may Protein is an important component in health and something women need to fuel healthy bodies. ual approach. Unless a health produce immediate results, condition that requires im- but such results likely will mediate change is driving not withstand the test of your dietary changes, take time, and you may even gain things slowly so your body weight when you revert to acclimates to its new diet some of your old eating hab- Protein is important over time. Such an approach its. The right diet will pro- may make your efforts more duce long-lasting results, but successful over the long haul you must allow for some time than making more sudden, before such diets lead to sig- drastic changes. For exam- nifi cant weight loss. In the to women’s health ple, suddenly cutting your meantime, place more em- daily calorie intake in half phasis on how you feel than rotein is used to build icine and the United States protein than women who are may force you into old, un- the fi gure that shows up on and repair muscle tis- Department of Agriculture sedentary to help fuel the re- healthy habits when hunger your bathroom scale each P sue and promote neu- recommends that all men and covery of muscles after their pangs inevitably arise. But morning. Upon adopting a rological function, but it women over the age of 19 con- workouts. gradually reducing your ca- healthier diet, you will start also can encourage fat loss, sume .8 grams of protein per Muscles actually are loric intake over time may to notice how much better deliver essential nutrients, kilogram of body weight, but built outside of the gym. make it easier for your body you feel than you felt when and improve metabolic ac- that number can be custom- During physical activity, to adjust, decreasing the like- eating a diet fi lled with fatty, tivity. Because protein can ized depending on how active muscle tissue is torn and lihood that you will relapse unhealthy foods. Remind increase satiety better than a person is. broken down. Amino acids into bad habits. yourself of this extra hop in some other foods, it also can Because high-protein in protein will help repair your step as you continue on be a good way to curb crav- foods also may be high in muscle tissue to grow back Explain your the path to a healthier life- ings and help cut out some saturated fats, it’s best to stronger. motivation style. extra calories. choose protein sources that Adults, especially mar- Although protein is an im- include essential amino ac- Fends off ried men and women and Don’t give up portant component of a nutri- ids and are relatively low in hunger pangs parents, may fi nd adjusting Your adjustment period tious diet, some women do not saturated fat. Such sources Protein takes longer to to a new diet especially dif- will require some discipline, consume enough of it or even include fi sh, roasted chicken break down in the body and fi cult unless their spouses or and there may be moments know what “enough protein” and soybeans. digest compared to carbo- families are making similar when you backslide into entails. According to a recent hydrates, which usually adjustments. If you are the bad habits. If that happens, survey by Luna, 50 percent Muscle-building produce quick punches of only member of your house- don’t allow it to derail all of of women ages 18 to 50 do not properties energy. A longer digestion hold who will be adjusting to the progress you have made know if they’re getting enough Many people consume pro- window means you can feel a new diet, explain your ef- since switching to a health- protein. tein to build muscle. By con- fuller for a longer amount forts and motivation to your ier diet. Just accept that you suming adequate amounts of of time and steer clear of ex- loved ones. Such an expla- had a setback and resolve to How much protein? protein, women can retain cess calories. Slower diges- nation will make them less do your best to avoid having How much protein a lean muscle mass and keep tion may also help stabilize likely to bring unhealthy another one. The sooner you woman needs isn’t an exact their bodies strong. Physically energy levels. foods into your home. In ad- get back on a healthier track, science. The Institute of Med- active women may need more Continued on Page 32 dition, your loved ones can the better you will feel. BQ Caribbean Life, March 25-31, 2016 27 FOCUS ON Health How to eat after age 50

s people age, their di- ment of 400 IU (10 µg), accord- their diets to maintain their etary needs begin to ing to Canada’s Food Guide. muscle mass. The amount of A change. Foods that were Without adequate vitamin D, protein needed at a younger once staples of your diet as a bone strength and health can age no longer may be ade- youth may be restricted once deteriorate because vitamin D quate. Look for lean sources of you hit a certain age, while promotes calcium absorption. protein from fi sh and poultry. other foods you may have al- Vitamin D also has other roles, Beans are also a low-fat source ways avoided may now be nec- including helping neuromus- of protein that can help fulfi ll essary to fuel and support a cular and immune function daily protein requirements. healthy body. and reducing infl ammation. Eating healthy foods and More fi ber exercising may not be enough Friendly fats Eating more fi ber can help to sustain health, as hormonal People over age 50 should with digestive and intesti- changes and other health ef- increase their intake of un- nal problems, such as consti- fects as a person reaches age saturated fats and reduce con- pation. Constipation can oc- 50 can have a profound impact sumption of saturated fats. cur when fi ber intake is not on his or her nutritional re- Nutrient-rich unsaturated enough, coupled with a more Dietary recommendations change for people age 50 and older. quirements. The following are fats can guard against heart sedentary lifestyle. The best a few things men and women conditions, protect against way to get fi ber is through diet. age of 50 need between 1,600 her body may not signal it is over 50 may want to consider stroke, keep skin supple, and Leave the skins on fruit and and 2,000 calories, depend- thirsty as well as it once did, as they look to eat a healthy even help men and women vegetables and choose whole ing on how physically active so it’s possible that you may diet for years to come. maintain good neurological fruits over juices. Whole- they are. Men need between not recognize when you are health. Omega-3 fatty acids grain breads and cereals also 2,000 and 2,400 calories per thirsty or dehydrated. The Vitamin D can be found in nuts, olives, are good sources of fi ber. Dry day. With each passing year Mayo Clinic recommends Both men and women age 50 seeds, and fatty fi shes. beans and lentils can add a fi - there is a decrease in the en- around nine to 10 cups of bev- and up have a reduced ability ber boost. Always increase fi - ergy required to maintain erages per day to remain hy- to produce vitamin D through Increase protein ber slowly to determine your body weight, so caloric intake drated. exposure to the sun. Extra vi- According to Dr. Christine tolerance. should be adjusted accord- Eating healthy and chang- tamin D will be needed from Gerbstadt, a spokesperson for ingly. ing one’s diet is important as foods and supplements. Every- the Academy of Nutrition and Fewer calories a person ages, as dietary needs one over the age of 50 should Dietetics, as they age, men and The National Institute on More water at age 50 may be quite different take a daily vitamin D supple- women need more protein in Aging says women over the As a person ages, his or from what they were at age 30. Believe Me When I Say, Colonoscopies Are Critical

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28 Caribbean Life, March 25-31, 2016 BQ SPINAL DECOMPRESSION: The alternative to back pain

Back pain is one of the most common chronic pain conditions affecting Americans, and spinal decompression goes right to the root of the problem.

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By Tangerine Clarke encounter some kind of diffi- are doing right, and what can Guyana’s Ambassador to the culty in getting to the location be improved, while they get United States, Bayney Karran to receive the consular services to know the various areas in praised the staff of the New they need,” said Karran, add- which Guyanese live. It is a York Consulate for its third ing that some may be inca- win, all around,” said Karran, successful outreach initiative pacitated or physically unable who was recently named the during an observation visit in to travel. new ambassador to China by the Bronx, on March 19. “This is an effort to bring the Coalition government. Thanks to Rick Chetram, out services to Guyanese com- Deputy Consul General Jac- proprietor of Kaieteur Restau- munities on the basis of need. quelyn Hamer in turn said she rant on White Plains Road, “We can already see from was quite heartened by the expatriates were welcomed at the response and turnout of response the outreach received the five-hour service center persons that were served today, and credits flyer distribution, where more than 100 appli- that the service is needed, and newspaper advertisement and Deputy Consul General Jacquelyn Hamer (right) assist a cants applied for passports, appreciated by the communi- social media, that helped to citizen at the outreach in the Bronx. Photo by Tangerine Clarke birth certificates and other ty. It also demonstrates that reach citizens in the borough. legal documents. the consulate is performing its “We provided the services that programs. 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More than ever, Cuba gets bragging rights as the Carib- bean’s choice destination for Inside Life hosting high profile celebrities. Sunday when President Barack By Vinette K. Pryce Obama, first lady Michelle, daughters Sasha and Malia and Marian Robinson, the leader’s most Cubans seem to relish edented trip resonate with his- mother-in-law stepped out of Air the visit with the first family toric significance as a final Force One and onto the Havana and an entourage that includ- remnant of the Cold War tarmac of the Spanish Carib- ed media correspondents, eco- but the fact the president bean island, a beaming interna- nomic advisors and political is ending his tenure in the tional spotlight focused on the insiders. White House this year, boldly communist nation. The visit by the two-term inscribes a landmark foreign It was the first day of spring president who made history in policy accomplishment for his and showers rained the sea- 2008 when he was elected the administration. sonal change that annual- first African-American voted More than any other presi- ly signals hope, new growth to lead the United States marks dent, President Obama has and a budding and flowering another landmark break- successfully mended rela- President Barack Obama, right, arrives with ﬁ rst lady Mi- future. From all accounts, through since he was elected tions between the two coun- chelle Obama as they exit Air Force One at the airport in crowds were jubilant and the but is also historically signifi- tries which have been at odds Havana, Cuba, Sunday, March 20, 2016. Obama’s trip is a downpour did not dampen the cant because he is the first sit- since a revolutionary govern- crowning moment in his and Cuban President Raul Castro’s spirit of the occasion. ting leader to visit the nation ment established communist ambitious effort to restore normal relations between their “This is a historic visit and in 88 years. rule resulting with a U.S. trade countries. Associated Press / Pablo Martinez Monsivais historic opportunity,” Presi- Not since President Calvin embargo that has continued dent Obama reportedly said Coolidge walked onto the for more than 50 years. Cruz and Florida’s Marco Rubio days, the president met with after landing. Havana capital January 1928 Ironically, during this elec- consistently argued against the country’s leader Raul Eagle-eyed viewers watched to give a speech to the 6th tion year, two Republican can- establishing diplomatic rela- Castro, toured Old Havana, to see how the one-party politi- International Conference of didates of Cuban descent cam- tions with Cuba. delivered an address from the cal system and its proponents American States has any com- paigned to win the nomina- Should a Republican suc- Grand Theater and witnessed a would welcome their capitalist mander-in-chief while in office tion for president of the United cessor win the elections, Presi- baseball game between Cuba’s and biggest rival. made a diplomatic visit to that States. dent Obama’s action will not be national team and the Tampa While some skeptics country. Throughout the raucous reversible. Bay Royals. adversely opposed the trip, Not only will the unprec- campaign, Texas Senator Ted While in Cuba for three Catch You On The Inside!

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Reggae singer Nesbeth. Nesbeth heads to New York Reggae’s newest musical sensation Nesbeth has a big date in New York on Memorial Monday, May 30, 2016. Three months after he shared the stage with Prime Minster Andrew Holness at the prime minster’s swearing-in ceremony at Kings House in Jamaica, tri-state area music fans will get the opportunity to see Nesbeth perform live in concert for the first time at the third annual Oracabessa Festival at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, NY. Nesbeth, born Greg Nesbeth is living his dream with arguably the biggest reggae song globally right now. Released Continued on Page 44 MISS NEW YORK Dance your way to fitness, WINS CROWN

Carib style Shawntay Henry of Brooklyn, Miss New York, is the winner of the 2016 Miss Caribbean United States Pag- eant. Miss Caribbean United States Pageant By Alley Olivier A vision written down with a due date is no longer a dream; instead, it evolves into a goal. Just a year ago, Candace Shawntay Henry takes Miss Caribbean Thompson envisioned a dance collective to support and celebrate Caribbean Shawntay Henry of Brooklyn, Miss Electronic Media and a minor in natural hair on stage during compe- American dancers in the Diaspora. Today, New York, is the winner of the 2016 Marketing. tition - Miss Belize, Destiny Wagner the Dance Caribbean Collective is still Miss Caribbean United States Pag- This year is the first time Miss in locks, Miss Trinidad and Tobago, catapulting forward with new elements eant held in New York on March 18 Caribbean United States Pageant has Andrea Thomas-Coates with waist- including fitness dance classes, bigger & 19. Miss Henry is originally from had a Miss Dominica, a Miss Belize length twists, and Miss Dominica, shows and more. the United States Virgin Islands now and a Miss Grenada as title holders Leanne Morancie in full afro. According to Thompson, “There are a lives in New York. in competition. These countries were The pageant took place at the lot of people using Caribbean culture to Miss Henry, who competed as Miss represented by: Leanne Morancie Jamaica Performing Arts Center and create these dance fitness classes that are New York, is of U.S. Virgin Island - Miss Dominica; Destiny Wagner - was hosted by Mariel King — the more open to the general public; I just heritage and the first Miss New York Miss Belize and Aria Collins - Miss reigning Miss Black America New wanted to highlight all these different to win the national title. She gradu- Grenada. York, and the former Miss Tropical styles and cultures that are being taught ated from High Point University in Another notable first and delight- Paradise International, Guyana. and bring them to the light that we have 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts degree ful trend in the Miss Caribbean Unit- Contestants showcased their a lot to share.” in Communications — a major in ed States Pageant was the use of Continued on Page 44 Continued on Page 44

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BQ Caribbean Life, March 25-31, 2016 43 PAGEANT Continued from page 41 rhythm in a number choreo- graphed by Nisla A. Ellis and their flair and style in carnival TOP 10 costumes by Jewel Shannon Designs. SINGLES Panamanian artist Kali, performed with energy and panache during the opening 1 Love Yourself number. There were also fea- Justin Bieber tured performances by Trini- dadian artist Julius di Intel- 2 Stressed Out twenty one pilots ligent; nine-year old Kamarley and dancers of Triple Threat Work 3 Talent owned by Miss Carib- Rihanna Feat. Drake bean United States 2015, Nekia Amara Edwards. 4 My House As the 2016 Miss Caribbean Flo Rida United States, Miss Henry will represent USA at two interna- 5 Sorry Justin Bieber tional pageants - Miss Caraïbes Hibiscus in St. Maartin and From left, Rachelle Legrand, Miss New Jersey; Tonille Watkins, Miss Connecticut; Shawntay 6 Me, Myself & I The Jaycees Queen Show in G-Eazy x Bebe Rexha Antigua. Miss Caribbean Unit- Henry, Miss New York; Raynel Caroll, Miss Antigua and Barbuda and Isabella Sylvester, Miss U.S. Virgin Islands. Miss Caribbean United States Pageant ed States Pageant will also 7 Cake By The Ocean DNCE be sending Miss Dominican Republic, Genesis Fernandez, States Miss Talent. Miss Anti- tiful Caribbean women. Miss Belize, Destiny Wagner, 8 Hands to Myself to Trinidad and Tobago to com- gua and Barbuda, Raynel Caroll Rounding out the top five won two specialty awards - Selena Gomez pete in the Miss Plus Caribbean won the Top Model segment were: Tonille Watkins, Miss Miss Photogenic and the first Universe Pageant as a repre- which featured an extraor- Connecticut, placed 1st Run- ever Christopher L. Ricketts 9 Pillow talk sentative of USA. She was dinary display of gowns and ner-up; Raynel Caroll, Miss Friendship Award. The winner Zayn the highest placing full-figured cocktail dresses from Jewel Antigua and Barbuda placed of People’s Choice Award was competitor this year. Shannon Designs. 2nd Runner-up; Isabella Syl- Miss U.S. Virgin Islands, Isabel- 10 Stitches Shawn Mendes During the pageant prelimi- This year’s Miss Caribbean vester, Miss U.S. Virgin Islands, la Sylvester with 1,260 votes. naries Shawntay Henry also United States Pageant was a placed 3rd Runner up and Miss Dominican Republic, won the talent competition and highly competitive display of Rachelle Legrand, Miss New Genesis Fernandez, received was crowned Caribbean United intelligent, talented, and beau- Jersey, placed 4th Runner up. the Ambassador Award. TOP 10 ALBUMS Dream’ is a fan favorite here on Nesbeth Irie Jam Radio an we are exit- Fitness through dance Have It All: Live ed we landed him first” noted 1 Continued from page 41 Continued from page 41 Bethel Music event organizer Bobby Clarke. last October, “My Dream” The Oracabessa Festival in The Trinidadian native has zoomed to the top of the charts remained busy teaching class- 2 untitled unmastered three short years has built a Kendrick Lamar in Jamaica and the Diaspora. It reputation for showcasing the es, performing, and planning was an anthem during the 2016 biggest and the best talents out the next steps for the collec- Incarnate political campaign for both the tive. 3 of Jamaica. Two years ago festi- Killswitch Engage Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) This year, the organization val organizers signed Tessanne and the People’s National Party has collaborated with Brooklyn 4 3001: A Laced Odyssey Chin for her very first perform- Flatbush Zombies (PNP). The Jamaica Football Studios for Dance to create an Federation (JFF) in an attempt ance in the tri-state after she enticing lineup of featured Car- won The Voice season five and 5 Us And The Night to drum up support for the ibbean fitness dance courses 3 Doors Down upcoming Jamaica vs Costa what a success story that was. titled “DCC Diaspora Dance Rica World Cup qualifier match “Tessanne’s performance Series” including CaribFunk Traveller Beatrice Capote - ‘One Step 6 on March 25, recently selected attracted throngs of Jamai- led by A’Keitha Carey, Afro- Closer’ - New Traditions Chris Stapleton the revered hit single as the can/Caribbean nationals in the Island led by Jessica Phoenix, 2015. theme song for the event. Diaspora eager to see the Voice Bomba led by Miltieri Tucker, dancecaribbeancollective.com 7 25 Adele “The song speaks to people” winner in concert. Last year we and more. Nesbeth was quoted as saying. presented hot new dancehall “There’s a substantial Car- something new to add, always 8 Fired Up On stage, Nesbeth is a crowd sensation Dexta Dapps, Freddy ibbean community there and something new to incorpo- Randy Houser favorite. He showed his mettle at McGregor, Tarrus and his dad people have been asking for rate,” she said. Aside from the this year’s Rebel Salute at Plan- Jimmy Riley. Daps on his first Caribbean based dance class- new dance classes, Thompson 9 Wide Awake tation Cove in St. Ann where es,” Thompson explained. is also gearing up for the sec- Parachute big New York area outing, cap- he thrilled thousands of music tivated area fans with a stel- While Caribbean-style dance ond annual “New Traditions fans who sang his hit song word fitness classes have become Festival” showcase, which she 10 Pain Killers lar performance that includ- Brian Fallon for word. It was an outstanding a new trend, Thompson does intends making bigger than ed songs such as ‘Dreaming,’ performance that also excited see this particular series with- their first year. Oracabessa Festival executives ‘Pretty Nicky,’ ‘Morning Love,’ standing pass the fad phase This year, Thompson is fea- who booked him for his first out- ‘Jealous Ova’ and his dance- as the dances are consistently turing five local artists, but door New York gig. hall anthem ‘7eleven.’ We are evolving and remaining inter- to participate in the show art- “We are thrilled at Irie Jam expecting Nesbeth’s eager- esting. ists must involve themselves radio and so is the entire tri- ly anticipated performance “I can speak for the class that in their communities through state area to have this crowd will created the same type of I teach which is soca, because free workshops at schools, favorite perform live on stage excitement and fervor,” Clarke the music evolves every year as churches, or a local commu- at the Oracabessa Festival. ‘My noted. carnival evolves there is always nity center.

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James Cordice. Photo by Nelson A. King Vincy sports uproar

By Nelson A. King The Philadelphia-based advocate behind St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ participation in the illustrious Penn Relays in Philadelphia, Pa has taken issue with an un-authored article that appeared in THE VINCENTIAN newspaper on Feb. 26, 2016, describing the matter as “real foolishness.” The article, captioned “Opportunities open for Vincentian athletes,” states that “The quartet of Erasto Da Silva, Rogike Thorpe, Neilo Thomas and Consolo Adams have had part of their dreams realized,” and that “last Monday, they embarked on new academic and sports lives at the Kingsborough Community College in New York, USA.” But James Cordice, former president Continued on Page 46 US GOALIES Windies defeat VIE FOR SPOT England n this July 1, 2014, ﬁ le photo, United States’ goalkeeper Tim Howard gets ready to kick the ball during the By Azad Ali World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Hard-hitting Chris Gayle smashed Brazil. Associated Press / Natacha Pisarenko, File the third fastest 100 in Twenty20 Inter- nationals as West Indies started their Tim Howard, Brad Guzan will know fate soon Twenty20 World Cup campaign with a decisive six-wicket win over England in By Walter Villa Rapids of Major League Soccer. for playing time — on the U.S. India on Wednesday. MIAMI (AP) — Goalkeeper Tim “It gives me a chance to be in the national team. He hit the first century of the sixth Howard says his decision to leave the shop window for the next World Cup,” Coach Jurgen Klinsmann declined World Twenty20 to underline his rep- English Premier League had noth- he said Tuesday. “And the excitement to say Tuesday whether he will go utation as cricket’s most destructive ing to do with being benched at of building something in Colorado. with Howard or Brad Guzan when batsman. Everton. People don’t care to hear that, but the Americans play at Guatemala on Gayle smashed 11 sixes in the proc- It was the chance to play else- that was the most important thing.” Friday in a World Cup qualifier. The ess to become the leading six-hitter where — specifically, the Colorado Howard now faces another fight Continued on Page 46 Continued on Page 46 BQ Caribbean Life, March 25-31, 2016 45 Cordice

Continued from page 45 of the Philadelphia-based St. Vincent and the Grenadines Organization of Pennsylvania (SVGOP), told Carib- bean Life, in an exclusive interview Sunday night, that some information in the story was inaccurate and that the article, as a whole, was mis- guided. He said, first of all, that Neilo Tho- mas is not among the athletes who have “embarked on new academic sports lives.” In fact, Cordice said Tho- mas is still a student at the Thomas Saunders Secondary School (TSSS) and that Thomas, who competed in the Penn Relays last year, is getting ready to do so again this year. Cordice said Kilon Kirby, who was among TSSS’ Penn Relays athletes last year, is instead identified among the other athletes, who recently trekked to New York supposedly to attend Kings- borough Community College. “I feel this thing is real foolishness; some of the facts are inaccurate,” Cord- ice said. “Up to now, I don’t have a full synopsis. No one has taken the time to have a full conversation with me. I don’t feel our parents should pay to send their children to school [college in the United States] if they can run U.S. soccer goalkeepers Tim Howard, left, and Brad Guzan, warm up at Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla., [demonstrate athletic prowess].” Monday March 21, 2016. The U.S. men’s soccer team is preparing for its pivotal home-and-home World Cup quali- The humanitarian and community ﬁ ers against Guatemala. Associated Press / Marta Lavandier advocate, who is a senior executive member of Team Bickle Jamaica, the group that provides meals for Carib- bean athletes at the three-day Penn HIGHEST PAID MLS GOAL KEEPER Relays at the University of Pennsyl- vania, said that the Vincentian Penn Continued from page 45 for the U.S. at the 2010 and 2014 World factor,” he said. “That seems the easy Relays effort, which he initiated almost return leg is March 29 in Columbus, Cups. reason on the outside. I had two years singlehandedly in 2011, is aimed at Ohio, and the U.S. can clinch a berth in “We have the highest respect for Tim left at the club that I love, and I planned being “a vehicle to enhance or obtain the final round of qualifying by winning and Brad,” he said. “Having a player like on playing those out. until this oppor- academic goals both games. Tim back in our group is huge because tunity came up. It was an opportunity I “This is the purpose of us taking Guzan, like Howard, plays in the of his experience. Is it more ideal if he this journey,” he said. “I believe that, Premier League — for Aston Villa. The (were starting for Everton)? Absolutely. couldn’t pass up.” if we bring these children up to this 37-year-old Howard lost his job at Ever- ... He’s played I don’t know how many Howard signed with Colorado level, then the school who wants them ton to Joel Robles and hasn’t played a hundred games in the Premier League. through the 2019 season and report- must be able to recruit them with a league match since Jan. 24. He knows how to deal with (inactivity). edly will earn $2.5 million per season, scholarship. “Everything’s a factor,” Klinsmann, He is calm. He is a top professional.” making him, by far, the highest-paid “Our community should not pay, speaking from training camp at Barry Howard signed with Colorado on MLS goalie. the Diaspora should not pay and the University, said when asked about Sunday and is expected to join Colo- Meanwhile, Klinsmann said he felt Government of St. Vincent and the Howard’s two months of inactivity. “We rado when Everton’s season concludes good about the chances of midfielder Grenadines should not be forced to pay, follow every player, no matter if they in July. Fabian Johnson and forward Jozy Alti- because the children [athletes] have a are playing in Europe, Mexico or in “I was excited to put pen to paper,” talent that is desirable of a scholarship,” the MLS. You want them all to do well. he said. dore being ready to play. Both are over- Cordice added. “That’s their reward. You want them all to make statements Howard said it would be wrong to coming injuries. “Then, if they have to pay [athletes through their club performances.” conclude that he left Everton because “They are not 100 percent yet,” Klins- have to pay tuition], then what’s the Klinsmann expressed confidence in of his reduced role. mann said. “Hopefully by Friday, they purpose of bringing them to the Penn both Guzan and Howard, who started “I don’t think it played much of a will be close to 100 percent.” Relays?” he asked rhetorically.

Earlier, West Indies won the toss and Gayle scores century sent in England to bat. The England innings were built Continued from page 45 ries in the WorldT20. He smashed 117 around 48 from Joe Root, 30 from Jos in the 2007 World Cup against South Butler and an unbeaten 27 from skipper in Twenty20 Internationals, going past Africa in Johannesburg. Eoin Morgan. New Zealand’s Brendon McCullm’s tally The Jamaican superstar completed England made 182 for six wickets off of 91 sixes. He now has 98 sixes in T20s his half century off 27 balls, hitting International. three fours and five sixes. their allotted 20 overs. West Indies’ Chris Gayle bats against Gayle achieved the feat in just 46 The left-hander required only anoth- Chasing a formidable 183 for victory England during their ICC World games, compared to McCullum’s 70 er 20 balls to complete his century and at the Wankhede Stadium, West Indies reached their target with 11 balls and Twenty20 2016 cricket match at the matches. smashed six more sixes and two bound- Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, In- He became the first player in Twen- aries that included three straight suc- four wickets remaining. Gayle was on dia, Wednesday, March 16, 2016. ty20 Internationals to score two centu- cessive sixes off off-spinner Moen Ali. 100 not out. Associated Press / Rajanish Kakade 46 Caribbean Life, March 25-31, 2016 BQ NEW 2016 JEEP NEW 2015 JEEP PATRIOT RENEGADE LATITUDE 4WD LATITUDE 4X4

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