FREE www.caribbeanlifenews.com QUEENS/BRONX/MANHATTAN EDITION March 25-31, 2016 ANTIGUA LURES IRAQIS Iraqis can now buy Antigua citizenship for big bucks By Bert Wilkinson as it targets what officials say As terror reigned in Brus- are hundreds of wealthy and Rally for justice sels, Belgium in the past week, peace loving Iraqis living in A human rights supporter attends the rally for justice for Berta Cáceres, a 44-year- authorities in the Caribbean the international safe zone who old environmental activist who was murdered in Honduras. See story on page 3. Community member state of want to leave and live outside of Photo by Tequila Minsky Antigua surprisingly lifted a the war-torn country. ban on Iraqi nationals being Iraqi national Ahmed Abbas allowed to pay big bucks for Oleiwi Al-Hassani will act as an Antiguan passport or citi- the special envoy or ambas- zenship under its controversial sador for Antigua, organizing ‘The Campus’ gets a financial boost dollar for nationality scheme, Iraqis to buy into the Citizen- causing consternation of the ship By Investment Program By Nelson A. King “The Campus” aims to build Hamilton announced plans to island and criticism from oppo- (CIP) which Antigua, St. Kitts, Brooklyn Borough Presi- digital literacy and improve launch “the Campus” in the sition circles. Dominica, Grenada and St. dent Eric L. Adams on Fri- public health in Brownsville. Brownsville section of Brook- The administration of Prime Lucia have in place but which day made a surprise $500,000 Joined by his colleagues, lyn in fall 2016. Minister Gaston Browne not is increasingly being viewed as commitment to “the Cam- including Assembly Member Speaking at a press confer- only lifted all the restrictions a soft security loophole area by pus,” an initiative spearheaded Latrice Walker, Council Mem- ence at Howard Houses Com- on Iraqis buying into the the international community. by New York State Sen. Jesse ber Darlene Mealy, and more munity Center in Brownsville, scheme but appointed a special The scheme allows wealthy Hamilton. than 30 community partners, Continued on Page 6 envoy to speed up the process Continued on Page 6 SALESALE EndEnd ofof QuarterQuarter CLEARANCE!CLEARANCE! ALERT!ALERT! FlooringFlooring N. 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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 histor- ic 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