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2 Caribbean Life, Sept. 15–Sept. 21, 2017 B Popular Caribbean incumbents secure wins

By Nelson A. King Two popular Caribbean incumbents were victorious Tuesday in New York Police Commissioner James City Democratic Primary Elections. O’Neill speaking to the audience Haitian Dr. Mathieu Eugene, who at Brooklyn Borough Hall, on represents the 40th Council District in Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. Brooklyn, and Jumaane Williams, the New York City Police Department son of Grenadian immigrants, representative for the adjacent 45th Council District in Brooklyn, were re-elected in Sept. 11 victims’ the low-voter turn-out. The winner in the Democratic Pri- mary Elections is usually a shoo-in to relatives vow win the November General Elections in New York, which votes overwhelmingly to keep for the Democratic Party. With 100 percent of the 104 precincts reporting, the first Haitian to ever win a legacies alive seat in the City Council, received 5,414 votes, or 41 percent, in a field of three challengers. By Dawn Plummer His closest rival was Brian Christo- Sixteen years have passed since pher Cunningham, the son of Jamaican the catastrophic attack on Sept. 11. immigrants, who received 3,991 votes, Many pledged during that time to or 30 percent. “never forget” the horror. To honor ia Raymond received 2,956 votes, or that commitment, the Brooklyn Bor- 22 percent, and Jennifer Berkley, 822 ough President Eric Adams hosted a votes, or six percent. memorial service at Borough Hall on Williams won the Primary in a land- Thursday, Sept. 8, 2017 to stand with slide with 100 percent of the 121 pre- the relatives of some of the victims cincts reports. He received 8,588 votes, and to remind the community of the or 90 percent, to his lone challenger, Council members Jumaane Williams and Mathieu Egene were re-elected indirect effects that still haunt some Lou Cespedes, who garnered 904 votes, Photo by Tequila Minsky first responders and the community or 10 percent. at large since the fateful day. Renowned as “The Haitian Sensa- In welcoming the group of invit- tion,” Eugene said the main reason for 53 percent of the vote, with his closest ed guests, the New York City Police his success is that he has dedicated his Tonight, we make history. challenger, Anne J. Swern, receiving Department and the New York Fire life to community service. I look around this room 11.6 percent. Department, Adams hailed the first In Brooklyn, he has been well known and see what’s beautiful “I am so happy,” said Gonzalez at his responders, as the best and the bravest, and respected for more than a dec- about Brooklyn. I see the victory party Tuesday night. “Tonight, some of whom are still suffering as a ade as a community leader, educator, diversity. we make history. I look around this result of illnesses they developed while health professional, local media per- room and see what’s beautiful about working at Ground Zero and are now sonality and founder of the non-profit Brooklyn. I see the diversity.” battling for their lives. Borough Presi- organization, YES (Youth Education Additionally, Williams is the found- The Brooklyn district attorney sets dent Adams asked that the relatives of and Sports). ing member of the Progressive Caucus, policies that affect the borough’s 2.6 the victims keep the memories of the Eugene said this organization, which and is a member of the Black, Latino & million residents, overseeing an office victims alive, ‘but most importantly served thousands of Brooklyn youth Asian Caucus. of nearly 500 prosecutors that handles turn pain into purpose.” and their families from diverse back- Williams said he is a fervent “advo- almost 85,000 criminal cases a year, In addition to his welcoming remarks, grounds, promoted self-esteem, disci- cate for affordable housing, anti-gun according to the New York Times. the Borough President also made a pline, respect, and skill development violence measures, fair policing, equi- In the 41st City Council District in personal contribution of $5,000.00 to in preparation for success in school ty, and social justice.” Brooklyn, two Vincentian candidates the Leon W. Smith, Jr. Foundation, a and life. His major successes as coun- were unsuccessful in a crowded field former New York City fire fighter and Eugene said his priorities are “to cil member include the Community of nine candidates. a victim of Sept. 11. The organization ensure quality education with smaller Safety Act, which created the Office Moreen King, who placed fourth, which was started by the mother of the class size, improve access to health- of Inspector General for the New York received 915 votes, or nine percent, late fire fighter is based in Brooklyn, care for all people, expand employ- Police Department; the Fair Chance and Royston Antoine, who placed and works to help students. In mak- ment opportunities, improve public Act and co-chairing the taskforce, sixth, received 597 votes, or six per- ing her contribution to the event and safety services and police / community which created New York’s Crisis Man- cent, in the race that was won by thanking the borough president for relations, improve affordable housing agement System and Cure Violence Alicka Ampry-Samuel, who 3,320 the kind gesture, Mrs. Irene W. Smith, opportunities and support immigrant Groups to combat gun violence. votes, or 31 percent. mother of the late Leon W. Smith, Jr. rights, as well as provide strong advo- In trouncing a field of five other Other contenders in the race were: recommitted herself to continue the cacy for neighborhood preservation and candidates, Eric Gonzalez, who traces Henry Butler, 2,318 votes, or 22 per- work of the 13-year-old organization, homeowners.” his roots to Puerto Rico, was tri- cent; Jamaican American Cory Prov- started in the memory of her son. Williams, who currently serves as umphant in the Democratic Primary ost, 1,197 votes, or 11 percent; Deidre According to Smith, the funds raised deputy leader of the New York City Election for Brooklyn district attor- Olivera, 847 votes, or eight percent; are given to students in high schools Council and chair of the Council’s Com- ney. Victor Jordan, 554 votes, or five per- and colleges each year, and the funds mittee on Housing and Buildings, is also With 94.4 percent of the precincts cent; David Miller, 502 votes, or five are given based on the students’ needs co-chair of the Council’s Task Force to reporting, Gonzalez, who was acting percent; and Leopold Cox, 307 votes, and their academic achievements. Combat Gun Violence. Brooklyn district attorney, received or three percent. 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Caribbean A United States medical company plans to sell Zika virus diagnostic to customers through the Caribbean upon completion of successful evaluation and validation studies. Co-Diagnostics Inc. based in Utah, says its potential customer base across the Caribbean includes laboratories, regional health ministries, and hospitals interested offering a state-of-the art molecular diagnostic for the mosquito borne Zika virus to their patients. The company said to date, representa- tives and future product distributors have conducted on-site suitability assessment at dozens of locations across the region, with the understanding that these locations would be among the first to have access to the Zika virus test upon successful performance evaluation. Co-Diagnostics Inc. is also an approved reseller of diagnostic equipment, to enable upgraded laboratory facilities for those locations which have not previously been able to offer molec- Hurricane Irma’s destructive path ular diagnostics. This photo provided by the Dutch Defense Ministry shows Dutch King Willem-Alexander, second left, visiting after the passing of The company said molecular diag- Hurricane Irma, in Dutch Caribbean St. Maarten, on Monday Sept. 11, 2017. See story on Page 34 nostics are the internationally gold Gerben Van Es / Dutch Defense Ministry via Associated Press standard in disease detection. CEO of Co-Diagnostics Dwight Egan said; “we are uniquely positioned to tor Service has confirmed the Baha- to develop a long term relationship 1999 general election and won the assist the many overlooked and unders- mas’s Baa3 credit rating, after initiat- founded on transparency, accountabil- St. George’s constituency, was retir- erved populations in the region interest ing a review for downgrade on July 6 ity, openness and aligned interest for ing from Parliament, while Bhola, who in a competitively priced, high quality this year. the good of the people. entered the political arena for the 2003 diagnostic to assist in the detection of The rating agency also left unchanged During a recent meeting with a del- general election, will the Zika virus.” most of the risk ceilings for The Baha- egation of ExxonMobil, Granger said be moving out of rep- mas’ long-term and short-term finan- Guyanese must be able to view the resentative politics Barbados cial obligation. development of a petroleum industry as and transitioning to The Central Bank In justifying its decision, Moody one that is beneficial lead the work of the of Barbados (CMB) has highlighted the positive prospects of to the nation’s inter- ruling New National Party. implemented a two the government’s stabilization; consist- est. As a result of the departure of both percent fee on foreign ency in the country’s credit profile with The meeting was Bhola and Hood, Mitchell told the purchases and pay- other Baa3 rated-peers; and the limit- held to discuss matters nation that a new senator will be sworn ments made using credit debit and ed liquidity pressures, related to the status of in to replace Hood in the Upper House, travel cards. despite higher borrow- exploratory and appraisal work in the while the Cabinet ministerial portfolios This has gone into effect from Sept. ing requirements. Stabroek Block as well as the relation- will be adjusted. 1, 2017, the CDB announced. However, Moody’s ship between the government and the Mitchell indicated that his party is It said the foreign exchange fee (FXF) move to change the company. preparing to continue as the govern- is applicable to purchases made while outlook from stable to The president said the government ment following the upcoming general overseas, as well as to items purchased negative reflects its assumptions about was working to develop the requisite election. from companies outside of Barbados. the potential downside risks to the framework and strengthen capacity in But it noted if the transactions are implementation of the fiscal consolida- areas, which established and maintains Jamaica canceled, the fee is refundable. tion process posed by a less favorable good governance. Jamaica has recorded 1,005 murders The CBB said that the fee will be growth outcome and any climate-relat- so far for 2017 according to figures calculated on the Barbados value of ed shocks. Grenada released by the Jamaican Constabulary the transactions using the exchange In a statement, the Ministry of Two Cabinet ministers in Grenada’s Force’s (JFC) — a 24 percent increase, rate on the date that the transaction Finance said the Moody’s decision, ruling party government will be step- or 197 more than for the corresponding was processed, not on the date the bill “while not surprising, is an endorse- ping aside for the upcoming general period last year. is paid and will be applied even if cus- ment of the Government’s plan to deliv- election, which is constitutionally due The statistics also tomers choose to be billed in Barbados er on its fiscal consolidation initiatives no later than May 2018. showed that 114 people dollars. and eliminate any perceived risks to Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitch- were murdered across The CBB stated that the foreign investor confidence.” ell informed the nation in a national Jamaica over a 20-day exchange fee does not affect a person’s address that Senator Brenda Hood and period that ended on annual foreign currency allowance. Guyana Minister Roland Bhola will be leaving Sept. 3, 2017. Guyana President David Granger the government but will be lending Opposition People’s National Party Bahamas says his government is willing to work their support in other ways. (PNP) leader Dr. Peter Phillips has called The US-based agency, Moody’s Inves- with US-based oil giant ExxonMobil, Hood, who entered politics for the Continued on Page 16 4 Caribbean Life, Sept. 15–Sept. 21, 2017 BQ McManus Celebrating Our FUNERAL HOME 24 th Year /USa/USa ³/RcZb³/RcZb BOYS QZOaaSa 0OZZSb `R`R USbbVS! 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B Caribbean Life, Sept. 15–Sept. 21, 2017 5 CARICOM setting up donors conference

By Bert Wilkinson When it shook at the Center of Disaster Man- BVI. It seems like we are going Caribbean Community gov- agement and Risk Reduction to have to place more focus on ernments were this week pre- Tortola as a category Technology (CEDIM), based in the BVI than what we had been paring to organize a major five and you have Europe. thinking before. That is my esti- international conference of heard it being The previous most expensive mation of the situation so far,” donors to help raise billions described as a natural disasters in the region Mitchell told Today. to rebuild member and asso- nuclear hurricane, were linked to Hurricane Ike But even as the economies ciates states ravaged by Hur- I now understand in 2008 and Hugo in 1989 that of worst hit ones are going to ricane Irma and for those still bashed a number of islands the be affected for months to come, being threatened by Jose which what they meant. Antigua Observer reported. others like Dominica and Anti- is expected to become a full- Meanwhile, LaRocque noted gua are cashing in on the mis- fledged storm in the coming said that plans will have to be that having been on the ground fortune of others. days. stepped up “to have a donors in some of the most affected Tourism Minister Robert After touring the British Vir- conference to bring all the par- islands, he now understands Tonge said severe damage to St. gin Islands, Anguilla and Bar- ties together to try and match what occurred in the Virgin Maarten and Sint. Martin now buda along with bloc Chairman your needs. The World Bank Islands. means that large cruise ships and Grenadian Prime Minister Secretary-General of CARI- is coming on soon enough. “When it shook Tortola as a will alter venues and include Dr. Keith Mitchell, Secretary COM Irwin LaRocque. The Caribbean Development category five and you have heard Dominica. Antiguan official General Irwin LaRocque said Caribbean Community Bank has also come forward. it being described as a nuclear painted the same picture. More the level of destruction on the We have to know when is the hurricane, I now understand than 40 people have died. ground was mind blowing and right time,” he said at a post what they meant. The dam- Other less negative news relate the beyond belief of reasonable government when Hurri- tour media briefing.” age is just overwhelming. One to the reopening of airports on thinking people. cane Ivan devastated Grena- As CDEMA, governments, can shore up building codes as several island including the one “It is mind boggling what da back in September 2004, the regional private sector and much as possible and there is in Anguilla and both in St. Kitts we saw coming in. To see it said governments are mobiliz- other mobilize relief efforts always room for improvement and Nevis. on the ground is something ing regional and international for affected member states I am sure but with a storm But given the magnitude of else. Pictures tell you some- efforts to bring relief to mem- and Caricom nationals in the of that ferocity, that intensity Irma and the fact that the storm thing but to pass through it ber states, as he recalled the Dutch, British and French col- and as large as it was the only season does not end for another 10 is something else,” he said, sense of national confusion onies, a regional expert has put thing that one could do is pray,” weeks, it is unclear if heads of gov- sitting alongside Mitchell and when Ivan hit at that fateful general the repair and rebuild- LaRocque told Barbados Today ernments will arrange an emer- Ronald Jackson, head of the afternoon 13 years ago. “I can ing tab at close to $13B. online publication. gency conference in the coming Barbados-based Caribbean Dis- tell you that I was in a daze.” “This is the highest costs Mitchell for his part said that weeks to deal with the situation aster Emergency Management He put the price tag to rebuild ever for the Caribbean when while Anguilla and Barbuda as Irma was for protracted periods Agency (CDEMA). the BVI alone at more than you adjust for inflation,” said were hard hit there is “nothing the strongest storm ever recorded Mitchell, who was head of $1B dollars, while LaRoque James Daniel, a risk analyst to compare to what we saw in in the Atlantic.

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BQ Caribbean Life, Sept. 15–Sept. 21, 2017 7 Caribbean needs ‘Marshall Plan’ after Irma: British billionaire

By Nelson A. King an nations with agriculture and allocating more than US$41 mil- In describing as apocalyp- industrial production hollowed lion for hurricane relief efforts, tic and reminiscent of war the out by the war, according to the according to the Post. destruction suffered by Caribbean Washington Post. Britain’s international devel- islands in the wake of the pas- It said the plan has been “for- opment secretary, Priti Patel, sage of Hurricane Irma, British ever linked” to then-Secretary of said that the British navy, along billionaire Sir Richard Branson State George C. Marshall, who with several Royal Marines and a is calling for a “Marshall Plan” powerfully called for substantial contingent of military engineers, similar to what was instituted in aid to Europe during a speech at had been dispatched to the Carib- Europe after World War II. Harvard University in 1947. bean with makeshift shelters and “The region needs a ‘Disaster By many measures, the plan water purification systems. Recovery Marshall Plan’ for the was a success, with a 150 percent Prime Minister of Antigua and BVI (British Virgin Islands0 and increase in standard of living Barbuda Gaston Browne said other territories that will aid in over the next three decades in the sister island of Barbuda was recovery, sustainable reconstruc- participating countries, accord- “barely inhabitable” and “literally tion and long-term revitalization ing to the Marshall Foundation, a rubble.” of the local economy,” Branson and stronger ties with Europe on Branson, according to the Sir Richard Branson speaks to attendees after Virgin Ga- wrote Sunday on the Virgin blog, diplomatic and economic levels, Post, is looking to do his part to lactic’s SpaceShipTwo space tourism rocket was rolled out, his platform of choice since Irma the Post said. change that. His company will Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, in Mojave, Calif. passed over Branson’s Necker Launched in 1948, the aid plant seeds in the recovery effort Associated Press / Mark J. Terrill, File Island in the BVI. effort concluded in 1952. by tasking his foundation, Virgin “The UK (United Kingdom) “Over the coming weeks, Unite, to coordinate aid and sup- government will have a massive we’ll have to assess exactly what plies in the short term and recon- of 74-acre island, his property for “Outside of the bunker, bath- role to play in the recovery of is needed,” Branson said. “It is struction efforts in the months four decades, the Post said. room and bedroom doors and its territories affected by Irma – clear to me creating jobs is par- ahead. “I have never seen anything windows have flown 40 feet both through short-term aid and amount. There will be a huge Branson had said that his like this hurricane,” Branson away,” he added. long-term infrastructure spend- amount of rebuilding to be done, compound on Necker Island was wrote. “Necker and the whole Branson is the 324th wealthi- ing,” he added. and people will need work to help built with reinforced hurricane area have been completely and est person in the world, with a The European Recovery Pro- rebuild their lives as well as their blinds designed to withstand utterly devastated. We are still net worth of about US$5 billion, gram was a United States-led homes. high winds. assessing the damage, but whole according to Forbes, which notes effort to inject US$13 billion British Prime Minister There- But that wasn’t the case for houses and trees have disap- that he bought Necker Island for into the economy of 16 Europe- sa May said the government is the surrounding area or the rest peared. US$180,000. 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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B Caribbean Life, Sept. 15–Sept. 21, 2017 9 OP-EDS Alternatives to Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals progarm THE 800,000 human lives problem! By Albert Baldeo emotional connection with By Gertrude Onuoha, Esq. DACA initial requests and asso- “O thus be it ever, when The elimination the broader US population, On Sept. 5, 2017, Presi- ciated applications for employ- freemen shall stand of DACA without called the “DACAmented” dent Trump’s administration ment authorization documents Between their loved adopting an population-a sophisticat- announced the end of Child- (EADs) that have been accepted homes and the war’s deso- alternative solution edly organized collection of hood Arrivals (DACA) program, as of Sept. 5, 2017. lation. is as tragic as it is sympathetic elements, with which provides a level of amnes- • Properly filed pending Blest with vict’ry and a presence in every corner ty to certain undocumented DACA renewal requests and peace, may the Heav’n res- draconian. It sends of America. The time to act immigrants who came to the associated applications for cued land the wrong message is now! It must flex its mus- United States as children. EADs from current beneficiar- Praise the Power that to young people cles, and mobilize resources This announcement caused ies that have been accepted as hath made and preserved us who grew up in and numbers. The DACA a lot of heart ache for about of the date of this memoran- a nation! our communities movement must never give 800,000 young people who ben- dum, and from current ben- Then conquer we must, up its collective rights to efitted from the program. It is eficiaries whose benefits will when our cause it is just, that they are not stay in America, and must also very heart wrenching that expire between Sept. 5, 2017 And this be our motto: ‘In deserving of any not be silenced while forcing the government has the infor- and March 5, 2018 that have God is our trust.’ rights, that they the legislative and executive mation of these dreamers and been accepted as of Oct. 5, And the star-spangled are inferior, and branches to enact a perma- they can now be prosecuted 2017. banner in triumph shall can be removed nent solution to a growing and placed on deportation. • Individuals who have not wave from that the US problem that can no longer Rather than worry, we applied by Sept. 5, for an ini- O’er the land of the free be swept under the carpet. encourage people affected to tial request under DACA may and the home of the brave!” on a whim. A large number of states, seek other alternative pathways no longer apply. USCIS will -The Star-Spangled Ban- non-governmental organi- to attain immigration bene- reject all applications for initial ner excerpt (The national brave.” It will place hundreds zations (NGOs), and DACA fit: You can still submit DACA requests received after Sept. anthem of the United States of thousands of the young recipients have immediately request to USCIS: 5.” of America). people directly affected in petitioned the federal court USCIS will continue to adju- DACA applicant may also “America isn’t Congress. jeopardy and fear, and will to stop DACA’s termination. dicate DACA application in apply for other immigration America isn’t Washing- collaterally affect their fami- Three lawsuits have been a limited manner. Call for a benefits, if they qualify. These ton. America is the striv- lies, friends, and neighbors, filed thus far. One lawsuit consultation to know if you benefits are asylum, Special ing immigrant who starts a as well as workplaces and was filed by 15 states and the qualify. Immigrant Juvenile status, business, or the mom who educational institutions. It District of Columbia (D.C.), According to the United U-Visa and Violence Against works two low-wage jobs is most un-American. We another by the state of Cal- States Citizenship and immi- Women Act (VAWA). DACA to give her kid a better life. have enough natural disas- ifornia individually, and a gration service “DHS will beneficiaries who are married America is the union leader ters affecting our lives to add third by a DACA recipient provide a limited, six-month to United States citizens and and the CEO who put aside more of our own creation! and Make the Road New window during which it will have valid entry into the United their differences to make the The elimination of DACA York (MRNY), all seek to consider certain requests for States can seek for Green Card economy stronger.” without adopting an alter- have the court declare the DACA and applications for work through marriage. There are -Barack Obama native solution is as tragic administration and Depart- authorization, under specific very comprehensive eligibility The Deferred Action for as it is draconian. It sends ment of Homeland Secu- parameters.” requirements for these bene- Childhood Arrivals (DACA), the wrong message to young rity’s DACA announcement USCIS website further pro- fits, we there recommend that was introduced by President people who grew up in our unconstitutional. The wide- vides that: you call for consultation before Obama in 2012 and brought communities that they are spread opposition to DACA’s “All DACA benefits are pro- applying for any benefit. hope and structure to the not deserving of any rights, repeal around the country vided on a two-year basis, so The content of this article lives of 800,000 young peo- that they are inferior, and must be supplemented by individuals who currently have is intended for general infor- ple to date with the opportu- can be removed from that urgent Congressional action DACA will be allowed to retain mation purposes only, and is nity to live, work, drive, and the US on a whim. The cen- to reinstate and / or make both DACA and their work not legal advice. Those seek- participate openly in society tral requirement for strong, the program permanent. authorizations (EADs) until ing specific legal advice should without fear of apprehen- integrated societies-public Remember President they expire. contact Gertrude Onuoha Esq. sion and deportation from trust in our government and Franklin D. Roosevelt’s USCIS will adjudicate, on an at 575 Lexington Avenue, 4th America-the only country laws, will be further eroded. counsel to us, “Peace, like individual, case by case basis: Fl. NY NY 10022 (PHONE) they call home. It gave these Trust me, I have person- charity, begins at home.” • Properly filed pending 7326425605. “Dreamers” a chance to live ally experienced this abomi- Note: Albert Baldeo is a the American dream. nation of laws and injustice. civil rights activist and com- The program’s termina- See, e.g. this Daily News munity advocate. 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10 Caribbean Life, Sept. 15–Sept. 21, 2017 BQ ‘Mother of Jamaican culture’ to be honored

While citizens in this hemi- sphere are reconsidering heroes and monuments, in Jamaica the Inside Life government is moving forward to erect another statue to honor By Vinette K. Pryce an outstanding citizen who many agree has contributed to nation building. Slated to be unveiled two years ship from the British Council According to spokespersons from now, on the 100th anniver- and after graduation resided in for the government, Louise sary of her birth, the public mon- England. Simone Bennett Coverley AKA uments will be erected under the While there she hosted two Miss Lou, “the mother of Jamai- auspices of the Jamaica Cultural radio programs for the Brit- can culture” is slated to take up Development Corporation. ish Broadcasting Corporation permanent residence in Gordon “She was one of Jamaica’s — “Caribbean Carnival (1945– Town. leading poets who gave the truth 1946)” and “West Indian Night Announced Sept. 7, the date through our own language,” (1950).” the beloved cultural icon would Kenneth Salmon, chairman of On returning to Jamaica she have celebrated her 98th birth- JCDC said. taught folklore and drama at the day anniversary, double honors “You can’t mention the words University of the West Indies. of a statue and square were pre- Jamaican culture without refer- She produced a series of sented as honorariums to the ring to Miss Lou.” radio monologues and won wide Louise Bennett-Coverley reacts as she is awarded the Or- beloved poet, folklorist, comedi- “Miss Lou is a timeless cul- acclaim for hosting Ring Ding, a der of Merit at the Jamaican Consulate in Toronto in this, enne and performer who regu- tural icon whose life’s work has children’s television program. Dec. 18, 2001, ﬁ le photo. Bennett-Coverley, a Jamaican poet and folklorist who popularized her country’s culture before larized the island’s dialect by caused us to understand who For more than a decade Ben- its independence from Britain, died Wednesday, July 26, communicating using patois and what we are,” Olivia Grange, nett invited children from the 2006. She was 86. Associated Press / CP, Toronto Star-Vince Talotta comedy to tell island stories. the island’s minister of culture rural and urban areas to share During a Miss Lou Day cel- added. their artistic talents on the pop- ebration which also launched a “She taught us to accept, ular program. Using the televi- In addition to her television Williams for a weekly radio series month-long series of activities value and celebrate ourselves.” sion as a teaching medium she appearances, Bennett appeared that held captive audiences to commemorating her life’s work, Born on Sept. 7, 1919 in down- advanced patois dialect usage in the movies “Calypso” in 1958 tune into the social experiences it was announced that the Gor- town Kingston, Louise Bennett substituting common vernacular and “Club Paradise” in 1986 with of a couple whose domestic life don Town location was decided became the first Black student for the more pretentious, proper, Jimmy Cliff, Peter O’Toole and mirrored more than many resid- because the role model resided, to study at the Royal Academy of colonial, standard English. Robin Williams. ing in the fictitious rural com- wrote and created some of her Dramatic Art in London. Instead of saying ‘talk’ she Prior to that Miss Lou collabo- most memorable works there. She was awarded a scholar- said ‘labbrish’ or simply ‘chat.’ rated with local comedian Ranny Continued on Page 35

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BQ Caribbean Life, Sept. 15–Sept. 21, 2017 11 Barbados chief justice snipes at Caribbean Court of Justice

By George Alleyne rice Tomlinson, look at the last charged with serious offenc- Responding to a scolding paragraph and see what it says. es, including murder, mainly from the Caribbean Court of I quote, ‘The court acknowl- because of the time spent in jail Justice (CCJ) about delays in edges the delay in the decision awaiting trial. trials in Barbados, the island’s of this case,’ so the CCJ has had The granting of bail for accused Chief Justice Sir Marston Gib- its own problems with delay.” murderers in itself has prompted son has snapped back telling The chief justice added, public outrage with Barbadians the CCJ to get its own house in “based on the frequency one complaining of the added pain of order first. sees the word backlog juxta- seeing someone suspected of kill- Ruling last year on a case posed to the word courts in ing a relative or other loved one involving an appeal of four Barbados, one would believe walking the streets freely. convicted drug traffickers in that this was the only place on Jurists have in vain sought Barbados, the Trinidad based Earth with such a problem.” to explain that persons accused CCJ had overturned a Barbados Further Gibson charged that of murder have not been found Court of Appeal refusal to hear Barbados is not alone with such guilty of the serious offence as the matter and ordered that the delays in taking cases to trial, they have only been charged and men’s case be heard. and pointed fingers at Guyana remain innocent in the eyes of At the same time the CCJ and Dominica where he said the law. panel of judges had complained there are many holdups in the Here again rulings of the CCJ of ‘inordinate systemic delay’ process. come into the Barbados picture in the Barbados judiciary and But Sir Marston Gibson’s with High Court judge Justice urged that steps be taken to retort to the CCJ, the court of Jacqueline Cornelius explaining Barbados Chief Justice Sir Marston Gibson. correct the situation. last resort of Barbados, Belize, that accused persons — includ- Photo by George Alleyne But the Nation newspaper Dominica, and Guyana, comes ing suspected murderers — held reported Gibson saying Mon- against a backdrop of local com- on remand pending pretrial day in an address to members plaints on the slowness of the must be tried within reasonable “It is the most serious possible,” she said. of the legal fraternity at the island’s judiciary system. time. offence and the public has a Cornelius herself had granted opening of the 2017-2018 legal An offshoot of the slow pace She pointed to a CCJ ruling very strong feelings that men bail to accused murderers, includ- year of law administration, “I at which cases are taken to court that such persons must not be and women charged with mur- ing bonded release last year to a ask you to go on the CCJ web- and trials are conducted has been held for an ‘unreasonable period’ der should as much as possible man who had languished four site, look up a case called Mau- the granting of bail to persons before trial. be brought to trial as quickly as years behind bars awaiting trial.

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Q Caribbean Life, Sept. 15–Sept. 21, 2017 13 Chinese nationals doing well in Barbados

By George Alleyne two. Canada is fourth in a table But China’s entry into Bar- A chance remark by the out- of 169 countries from which the bados and becoming one of the going Chinese Ambassador to island imports. dominating trading partners, Barbados may be pointing to a Barbados’ exports to China and as a non-English speaking swing in the economic pendu- for that year pales at $12.4 mil- country, is remarkable. lum towards a growing presence lion, but the imbalance is not “Barbados took the bold step of China on the island, and pos- in itself surprising as the Carib- of establishing relations with the sibly the wider Caribbean. bean country is predominantly People’s Republic of China on Ambassador Wang Ke is now an importing nation. May 30, 1977,” the island’s For- in the process of wrapping up What is noteworthy however eign Minister Maxine McLean a three years and eight months is the trading inroads made by noted at that farewell function. tour of duty in Barbados and at this Far East country into one “As a small island developing an official farewell ceremony this of the leading Caribbean econo- state Barbados recognizes the week she proudly boasted of her mies within 40 years of diplo- importance of strategic alliances country having ascended to the matic relationships. to assist us in achieving our devel- position among the top ranked As a British colonial territo- opment goals in this challeng- trading partners with the island. ry and since independence 50 ing international environment,” “Bilateral trade of our two years ago almost all of Barbados McLean added. “I can attest to countries increased for five imports were sourced in the UK, the benefits which Barbados has consecutive years which made the former British dominion of enjoyed as a result of this active China the fourth largest trade Canada, and the giant United partnership.” partner of Barbados,” Wang Ke States of America. That so-called ‘partnership’ said to friends and well wishers Barbados’ trade with Carib- which sees a fast-growing world Outgoing Chinese Ambassador Wang Ke Monday. bean nations boomed and con- economic power take a firm trad- Photo by George Alleyne In fact statistics of the World tinues to expand with a better ing root in the traditional back- Integrated Trade Solution of the import-export balance since the yard of the US certainly deserves a World Bank shows that as of 2015 countries of the region devised second look. Sinckler had marveled at the from the Chinese is a loan that you China held a favourable relation- their own free trade agree- A deal coming out of that low repayment interest rate of 2.5 and I have to pay back, to the tune ship with Barbados, exporting ments. partnership is a Bds$240 million percent saying that such favour- of around US$170 million, because US$91.4 million to the island. But overall this island became (Bds$1 = 50cents US) loan for the able terms are not easily available there was no one with the confi- This figure placed China as a major importer with the decline rebuilding of Sam Lord’s Castle to even developed countries, the dence in this government to decide the third highest exporter coun- of sugar and a rise in its move- Hotel. political opposition complained that they would go and invest in that try to Barbados behind the Unit- ment towards services such as But that transaction is not that it was further indebting this project,” Member of parliament and ed States at number one, and tourism and the offshore financ- without controversy. country to China. Opposition spokesman on tourism, Trinidad and Tobago at number ing industry. While Finance Minister Chris “All the government is getting Ronald Toppin had said.

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Q Caribbean Life, Sept. 15–Sept. 21, 2017 15 CARIBBEAN ROUNDUP

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Q Caribbean Life, Sept. 15–Sept. 21, 2017 17 PAHO awarded for eliminating measles, rubella in the Caribbean

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BQ Caribbean Life, Sept. 15–Sept. 21, 2017 19 St. Rose’s Alumni USA honors Hughes, Fly Jamaica

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20 Caribbean Life, Sept. 15–Sept. 21, 2017 BQ Continued from Page 20 privilege to have received Mona Campus with hon- reach, and philanthropy, the education, experienc- ors with a degree in Mass that has left an indelible es, and friendships, while Communications, never mark in support of St. attending St. Agnes, and knew back then that her Rose’s Alumni. Dr. Dawn then St. Rose’s. teacher was preparing her Forde-Arno, an alumnus The politician, who for parliament, she noted. of Bishops High School, was welcomed by her sib- Married for 24 years, accepted the award on lings, close relatives and to attorney-at-law Nigel behalf of Mrs. Roxanne friends, evoked the spirit Hughes, who listened Reece of Fly Jamaica Air- of her mother whom she proudly as Cathy, as she ways. recalled was very proud is fondly called — talked Jennifer Branche in of her accomplishments about them meeting in turn, reminisced about at the two schools before high school during debat- experiences on the St. going on to university. ing sessions. Rose’s debating team “I cannot remember She told the audience with Catherine Hughes, an exact moment or event that included Ambassador and in a lengthy heartfelt that ignited my deep feel- Michael Ten-Pow, and Con- introduction, expressed ings to give back to my sul General Barbara Atherly the extraordinary rela- school, my community, that students were encour- tionship she shared with or my country, my cur- aged to have a voice and Hughes, a Member of rent path was never one saluted her mentor Sister Parliament, before pre- that I thought I would Hazel Campayne, also sit- senting her with a plaque traverse, but what I can ting in the audience. on behalf of their Alma remember is that St. “We must find a way to Mater. Rose’s provided the envi- our destiny to be our best In keeping with the ronment that nurtured selves, live, love, learn and mission of St. Rose’s to my passion. From Sister each leave a legacy. Serv- improve the quality of Hazel’s morning assem- ice to ourselves prepares education and its envi- blies, to Mrs. Rosemunde us for the bigger purpose ronment, to raise funds to Addo in class, in which of serving others,” said meet the needs of the fac- she stated you must learn Hughes. “These qualities ulty, staff and students, to enunciate your words,” would help us to volunteer as well as to establish said Hughes. of our selves ensuring that a network among past Hughes, whose father those who come after us pupils, Hughes who has Hugh Cholmondely, was a would be given the best.” served on the board of prominent broadcaster at “Let’s never shirk our directors for many years, Guyana’s first radio station, duty but continue to live and continues to be a pas- Radio Demerara, and who by the charge contained sionate proponent, said it graduated from the Uni- in our motto ‘Serviam’- I has been an honor and versity of the West Indies, will serve.” Manhattan Comprehensive Night & Day High School %ARNYOURHIGHSCHOOLDIPLOMATODAY s!RTHRITISOFTHE3PINE s&RACTURES s#ERVICAL-YELOPATHY s(ERNIATED$ISC Are you: s#ERVICOGENIC s,IGAMENTOR-USCLE s"ETWEENTHEAGES of 17—21? /CCIPITAL(EADACHE )NJURY s!NEWLYARRIVED IMMIGRANT s$EGENERATIVE$ISC s-YOFASCIAL0AIN s,OOKINGFORANEW SCHOOL $ISEASE 3YNDROME

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BQ Caribbean Life, Sept. 15–Sept. 21, 2017 23 Vincentian NIS official promotes pension plan

By Nelson A. King ing that “one never knows what Clearly disappointed by the the future holds. paucity of Vincentian nationals “Proper retirement plan- in the Diaspora who are taking ning is an integral part of your advantage of the “generous” preferred future,” Glasgow pension scheme at the National stressed at the seminar, the Insurance Services (NIS), NIS purpose of which was to sensi- Deputy Director Dr. Mineva tize stakeholders on the reform Glasgow has appealed to her measures implemented by the compatriots overseas to “get NIS, to respect plan partici- on board” by joining the Volun- pants’ right to information on tary Contribution Plan. benefits due to them and con- In addressing a seminar on tributions paid by them, and to the NIS plan last Thursday, at encourage Vincentians in the the Friends of Crown Heights Diaspora to become members Educational Center in Brook- of the NIS. lyn, organized by the Brook- In joining the Voluntary lyn-based Club St. Vincent, Dr. Mineva Glasgow ad- Contribution Plan, Glasgow Inc., Glasgow stressed that the dresses seminar in Crown said one must be a citizen of Heights. Photo by Nelson A. King program offers “an innovative St. Vincent and the Grenadines Brooklyn resident Cheryl George testifi es of the great ben- option, especially for undocu- and resides overseas, and must efi ts of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ NIS Voluntary mented Vincentians who live pay the minimum of weekly Pension Plan. Photo by Nelson A. King in the Diaspora but who are retirement since you are cer- contributions before becoming unable to contribute to social tain to receive a pension on eligible to receive a pension. security because of their sta- the attainment of pensionable At the same time, she said sum funeral grant of $4525.00. “I’m enjoying it,” she told tus.” age.” prospective contributors Brooklyn resident Cheryl seminar participants, referring Glasgow, who has a Ph. D She also urged documented can choose the form of pay- George, who first joined the to the retirement benefits. “I in Business Administration Vincentians to “get involved ment suitable to their present Voluntary Contribution Plan don’t regret it.” reminded them that by con- in the system, because it is income. over 12 years ago, said she Voluntary Contributions tributing at home, “you are a means of enhancing your She said the NIS also offers is already benefiting from the forms are available on www. making provisions for your future economic security,” add- survivor’s benefits and a lump program. nissvg.org. >@=AB/B313OW\TcZc`W\ObW]\-3`SQbWZSRgaTc\QbW]\- ESacQQSaaTcZZgRWOU\]aSb`SOb( >@=AB/B31/<13@ @SQSWdS3TTSQbWdSB`SOb[S\b 3fO[W\S/ZbS`\ObWdSa 3<:/@532>@=AB/B3 3f^S`WS\QSRB]^1ZOaa @SRcQS0ObV`]][B`WâW\ eSSY C`]Z]UWaba=\Q]Z]UWab /ZZSdWObS=bVSÀg[^b][a AO[S2Og7\]T¿QS 2WOU\]abWQ@ORW]Z]Ug 7;>=B3<13 :OPBSabaeWbV @SUOW\4W`[3`SQbWZS4c\QbW]\ 7[[SRWObS@SacZba 3f^Z]`S7\\]dObWdS=^bW]\a /[S`WQO¸aB]^C`]Z]UWabaAW\QS '=^S\%2Oga/ESSY/ZZ;OX]`7\acÒ\QSa/QQS^bSR SM PATIENTS’ 0@==9:G<( $! 3 "bVAb`SSb

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BQ Caribbean Life, Sept. 15–Sept. 21, 2017 25 Welcome

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Dominick Stanzione has been appointed the new President and CEO of Brookdale Hospital and Medical center. He joined us on August 1st to replace Mark E. Toney, who has stepped down after five years in the position.

“Mr. Stanzione is the perfect candidate to take the reins of Brookdale at the critical juncture,” said Dr. Alex Rovt, Brookdale’s Chairman of Board of Trustees. “He extensive background in healthcare management will help smooth the transition as we integrate into One Brooklyn Health System.”

Dominic Stanzione, FACHE, previously served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Maimonides Medical Center since August, 2011. Mr. Stanzione has over 30 years of senior management experience in community hospitals with large teaching programs.

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BQ Caribbean Life, Sept. 15–Sept. 21, 2017 27 CACNY honors Caribbean -American role models

By Alexandra Simon this but he’s been doing a lot A celebration of the commu- of fundraisers and free events nity’s distinct. for kids in Trinidad and Tobago The Caribbean American and here in Brooklyn,” said the Center of New York (CACNY) executive director. “As a young honored 10 Caribbean Ameri- artist, he encourages other cans at their annual 2017 Role artists to do what he’s doing Models of Distinction Awards and not only focus on making and Scholarship Benefit Gala at money.” Grand Prospect Hall on Sept. Other honorees included 8. This year the organization is Supreme Court Judge Sylvia G. celebrating its 30th anniversary Ash, Vice President at Gold- of its founding. Every year the man Sachs Georgia Forbes, event honors individuals mak- Founder of Blue Channel Films, ing positive moves in their com- Chauncey C. Chester, President munities. of The Eagle Academy Founda- This year’s honorees included tion, David C. Banks, President Brookdale Hospital’s Vice Presi- Vice president of external and CEO of Caring for Oth- dent Of External Affairs Khari affairs at Brookdale Hospi- ers, Eslene Richmond Shock- Edwards, who became the first tal, Khari Edwards. ley, President and CEO of Trin- black VP to hold that position Brookdale Hospital bago Shipping, Pamela Lindsay, at the medical center, where he Vice President Of Government also heads an anti-gun program Jean Alexander. Affairs at Charter Communica- for the city’s youth and musi- “We are always looking for tions Camille Joseph-Goldman, cal artist Devon Martin, better people doing things in the com- President and CEO of WIN TV known as Lyrikal, who was hon- munity to help children,” said Raquel Jaikaran, and General ored for sponsoring programs Alexander. Counsel of Department Of Pro- for children. Lyrikal in particular supports bation, Wayne S. McKenzie. Both men exemplify giving children locally and internation- The event fundraises for back to their communities, said ally with several initiatives. scholarships and training pro- Soca artists Lyrikal was honored as a role model at the CACNY’s Executive Director “A lot of people don’t know grams targeted at kids. CACNY’s annual gala. Andre Mustapha Democrats start legal assault on Trump’s ‘Dreamers’ move

By Nelson A. King crowd of young immigrants and Almost immediately after Tues- A day after President Donald immigration advocates, Sch- day’s the DACA announcement, J. Trump’s decision to end the neiderman accused the Trump Caribbean American legislators in Deferred Action for Childhood administration of using the threat the United States strongly con- Arrivals (DACA), an Obama-era of lawsuits as a “pretext” that hid demned the decision. executive action that shields the president’s true motives: bias “This reckless and cruel deci- young, undocumented Caribbean against immigrants and Latinos, sion constitutes a vicious attack and other immigrants, known as the Times said. on hundreds of thousands of “Dreamers,” from deportation, a The lawsuit said that “ending young women and men who want coalition of US Democratic attor- DACA, whose participants are to attend college, find jobs, and neys general and others have mostly of Mexican origin, is a cul- participate in our civil society,” renewed their legal assault on the mination of President Trump’s oft- US Congresswoman Yvette D. move. stated commitments — whether Clarke, the daughter of Jamaican In an echo of the campaign personally held, stated to appease immigrants, told Caribbean Life. against Trump’s effort this year some portion of his constituency, “Their contributions – and the to ban travelers from parts of the or some combination thereof — contributions of all immigrants – Muslim world, a group of 16 attor- to punish and disparage people to this nation are enormous, and neys general — all Democrats with Mexican roots.” will only increase in the coming — filed suit in Federal District Schneiderman said later on years. Court in Brooklyn, New York on Wednesday: “We think the court “Donald Trump has chosen, Wednesday claiming that Trump will take a look at what’s behind however, to punish them, in a had improperly upended DACA, the change in policy and conclude misguided effort to undermine according to reports. that the rationales offered yester- the proud legacy of President Led by Attorneys General Eric New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said day don’t make any sense.” Obama and to satisfy anti-immi- that DACA allowed immigrants to come out of the shadows. T. Schneiderman of New York, “Immigration has always been the lifeblood of this state.” Attorney General Xavier grant white supremacists who Maura Healey of Massachusetts Photo by Tequila Minsky Becerra of California, a Demo- are afraid of our modern, diverse and Bob Ferguson of Washington, crat, intends to file a separate nation,” added the representative they alleged that Trump’s shift was challenge to Trump’s plans, the for the predominantly Caribbean driven by racial animus toward announcement himself, Trump, Obama administration is being Times said, adding that several 9th Congressional District in Mexican Americans and that the uncharacteristically, on Tuesday rescinded,” Sessions told report- major companies intend to join Brooklyn. “Throughout the his- Trump administration failed to dispatched US Attorney General ers, claiming that “the policy was the lawsuits, and two, Microsoft tory of the United States, there follow US federal rules governing Jeff Sessions to deliver the bad implemented unilaterally, to great and Amazon, have pledged to pay are decisions we have come to executive policy making, reported news to the nation and the world. controversy and legal concern.” the legal expenses of any employ- regret. I am certain that future the New York Times. “The program, known as DACA, Announcing the legal chal- ees who become vulnerable to generations will deeply regret this Rather than making the that was effectuated under the lenge Wednesday alongside a deportation. terrible decision as well. 28 Caribbean Life, Sept. 15–Sept. 21, 2017 BQ BSabT]`/R[WaaW]\W\b] 1ObV]ZWQ6WUVAQV]]Za B/16AT]`0`]]YZg\O\R?cSS\a % &1/:3<2/@ Applications are available from your elementary school, religious education program, or by going to the TACHS Information Web site: www.tachsinfo.com.

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BQ Caribbean Life, Sept. 15–Sept. 21, 2017 31 Vincentian cultural group honors icon

By Nelson A. King this champion of culture,” she Sutherland, who taught ele- The United Vincie Cultural added. “It is such a blessing mentary and secondary schools Group of Brooklyn (UVCGB) on that he is part of our minis- in St. Vincent and the Gren- Saturday honored the cultural try.” adines in the late 1960s to late figure whose songs it has been Irish said that Sutherland, 1970s, was one of the nation’s using during its cultural per- a member of the group, who folklorists in the 1970s. He is formances in the past 14 years. plays the lead guitar in the still very actively participat- The UVCGB surprised Gor- UVCGB band, travels weekly ing and writing folk and other don “Don” Sutherland, dur- from his home in Woodbridge songs. ing its Annual Cultural Show, Hills in Central New Jersey for As the musical producer, at Meyer Levin Intermedi- rehearsals in Brooklyn. Sutherland wrote five of the ate School on Beverly Road She also disclosed that Suth- 11 songs on UVCGB’s first CD, in Brooklyn, by bestowing the erland’s wife, Louise, despite “Keep We Culture Alive,” which special award almost at show’s her blind condition, helps him was released in May. end. sell at least 30 tickets for the He was very instrumental UVCGB President and group’s annual showcase. in writing original folk songs Founder, Dr. Roxie Irish, who “First of all, I must give thanks and calypsos for a school in his presented the award, told Car- and praise to our Lord Jesus for native Georgetown in St. Vin- ibbean Life afterwards that keeping me alive and to continue cent and the Grenadines, ena- Sutherland is a “very gifted to work as a team member with bling it to win two consecutive and talented” man. our UVCG of Brooklyn,” said years in the local music festival. She described him as, among Sutherland, in a Caribbean Life Sutherland said folk songs, other things, “honorable, hum- interview, who suffered a heart such as “Ole Time Fashion UVCGB President Dr. Roxie Irish in cultural attire (right) ble, unselfish, giving, devoted, attack a few years ago. “This was Never Die” and “Vincentian presents award to Gordon “Don” Sutherland. exemplary, team player and a a surprise from Dr. Roxie Irish Local Dish, are still being Photo by Nelson A. King great lover of culture.” and our group to give me this played on radio stations in St. “Don Sutherland, certainly, recognition for over 40 years of Vincent and the Grenadines churches. ber of the band, was “Children deserves this award for over 40 writing original folk songs and and sung in schools. Sutherland was also one of of the Caribbean.” years of promoting Vincy cul- still performing on stage. He was influential in form- the founders, lead guitarist and In 2003, Sutherland said ture,” said Irish, an Evangeli- “The love and dedication that ing the Georgetown Folk Crea- song writer for the popular, he and Ralph Nassan Browne cal Church Youth Minister and I share with our group were tion group, of old and young now defunct, Affetuosos Band formed the band, Second Gen- former national netball star in given back to me,” he added. singers, in the 1970s, and in St. Vincent and the Gren- eration, which played in Long her native St. Vincent and the “I’m blessed to be a blessing and shares his talent freely with adines in the 1970s. Island and South New Jersey, Grenadines. to be honored by our UVCG of the John John String Band, He said one of the better which produced the CD, “Live “UVCGB is proud to salute Brooklyn.” among numerous groups and songs he wrote, while a mem- in Harmony.” EYE SPECIALISTS Reich Center for Eye Care Raymond Reich MD., Isaac Reich, MD.

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BQ Caribbean Life, Sept. 15–Sept. 21, 2017 33 European officials visiting Caribbean islands hit by Irma

By Nicolas Garriga and evaluating the damage. aftermath of the storm. At least Sylvie Corbet About 1,500 French troops, five people died in the British POINT-A-PITRE, Guade- police and emergency workers territories. loupe (AP) _ France’s president, are already on the ground to Dutch King Willem-Alexan- Britain’s foreign secretary and help islanders, and 500 oth- der arrived on St. Martin on the Dutch king are visiting Car- ers were expected to arrive in Monday and said the scenes of ibbean territories hammered the coming days, according to devastation are the worst he by Hurricane Irma, where resi- French authorities. has ever seen. St. Martin is an dents have accused European Territories with links to island shared between a French governments of insufficient Europe were battered by Irma, territory and the former Dutch preparation or slow response to which left entire islands and colony of St. Maarten, a largely the storm’s devastation. tens of thousands of people autonomous part of the Dutch French President Emmanuel without water or electricity kingdom with a population of Macron’s plane brought water, and reduced many homes to around 40,000. food and tons of medicines splinters. The French, British In images broadcast by and emergency equipment. His and Dutch governments sent Dutch national network NOS, first stop was Guadeloupe, an warships, planes and security Willem-Alexander says, “I’ve overseas department of France, forces to keep order and deliver never experienced anything where he landed on Tuesday aid. like this before and I’ve seen This photo provided by the Dutch Defense Ministry shows morning and was greeted by British Foreign Secretary a lot of natural disasters in my a human chain of residents passing supplies provided by a officials. Boris Johnson will visit the Brit- life. I’ve seen a lot of war zones dutch soldier, after the passing of Hurricane Irma, in Dutch Macron will then head to ish Virgin Islands and Anguilla in my life, but I’ve never seen Caribbean St. Maarten, on Sept. 8, 2017. the French-Dutch island of St. to see the relief effort firsthand, anything like this.” Gerben Van Es / Dutch Defense Ministry via Associated Press Martin, one of the hardest-hit according to the Foreign and Willem-Alexander said he islands where 10 people were Commonwealth Office. was encouraged to see resi- killed, to meet with residents. On Monday, he defended the dents already working together to also show the population of Willem-Alexander was sched- He will finish off his trip in St. government’s response amid to rebuild the shattered capital, St. Martin and the governor and uled to fly Tuesday to the nearby Barts. claims it was slow to help the Philipsburg. prime minister that we stand Dutch islands of Saba and St. The president is also being British overseas territories, say- “It’s been very useful to see for together here as a kingdom and Eustatius, which also were hit by accompanied by doctors and ing there had been an “unprec- myself what terrible damage this that we will solve this together,” Irma, but suffered less damage experts who will be in charge of edented” effort to deal with the storm has done and in this way he told reports on the island. than St. Martin. Caribbean female superhero saves her community

By Alexandra Simon of island culture, well-known A new feature film following mythical spirits are a part of a Caribbean female superhero the main storyline via several in the future is debuting at the characters, and it also how Ti- Urban World Film Festival on Jeanne uses her powers. Sept. 23. “Brown Girl Begins” “It’s a film about a young is a fantasy set in the year 2049 black woman who draws on the in a dystopian Toronto, and fol- power of Caribbean spirits and lows Ti-Jeanne, a young teen saves her community from a living in the alternate world drug lord and the wealthy who faced with the task of saving made all the poor people move her community from evil peo- to the island,” said Lewis. ple. The film itself visualizes One of the plots in the story one of the few tales where peo- is the examination of classism. ple of Caribbean descent are the Lewis says however, the movie main focus of a futurism story, looks at the positive side of it and that is what sets it apart with Ti-Jeanne being the savior from most films with similar to end the social ills. subjects, said the director. The film stars main actress “I can’t name a dystopian Mouna Traore and calypso film with Caribbean people, and musician David Rudder. His I don’t know any fantasy with a particular casting in the film young black female protagonist was pivotal to the story at hand that saves the world,” said Sha- because of his stances on the Ti-Jeanne (left) inspects a Burn village dweller, played by calypso musician David Rudder. ron Lewis. issues tackled in the film, said Marc Forand The story is inspired by Lewis. author Nalo Hopkinson’s book, “It was really important to “Brown Girl in the Ring.” have him in the film. I feel like essential part of Lewis’ aspira- with an all black cast. As a other, and when it shows up on Main character Ti-Jeanne when talking about Caribbean tions as a film director. She director it’s so rare to work with screen I get a sense of that con- grows up in the classist world people and those who lose hope adds that being able to work all black cast,” she said. “But for nection.” and when her people are exiled — to me his songs are so politi- with black actors on a film is me the exciting part is showing Despite the film’s fantasy to an island, she has to use her cal yet so funny, you can’t give always a privilege, as well as a little Caribbean culture in plot, it is more about a young capabilities to put an end to the up hope.” showcasing Caribbean people there. This story is by us and for woman making realizations in disenfranchisement. Working on a film with a on screen. us and we understand the lan- life along the way and learning To further highlight aspects black female protagonist is an “I love being able to work guage we are speaking to each to take pride in her abilities. 34 Caribbean Life, Sept. 15–Sept. 21, 2017 BQ ‘Mother of Jamaican culture’ to be honored

Continued from Page 11 munity of Susumba Walk. the 1980s Bennett per- Among her awards and The program garnered formed at WIADCA’s annu- honors are: Order of the high ratings presenting an al pre-Labor Day festivities British Empire (1960), Nor- empowered woman who at the Brooklyn Museum. man Manley Award for often outwitted the antics In 2001, she revisited Excellence (1972) Order of of her cunning husband. her birthplace to accept the Jamaica (1974) Honorary Bennett wrote several Order of Merit, the fourth Doctor of Letters — York books and poetry in Jamai- highest award bestowed to University (1998). can patois. nationals. The permanent struc- Her work influenced On that occasion, Dr. ture will be formalized as a many other writers and Basil Bryan, former Con- Jamaica 55 Legacy Project poets among them — sul General to New York, in association with Miss Mutabaruka, Oku Onuora, praised Bennett as an inspi- Lou’s estate, the Gordon Linton Kwesi Johnson, ration to Jamaicans because Town Community Coun- Mikey Smith, and Yasus she “proudly presented the cil, the Kingston and St. Afari — who published in Jamaican language and cul- Andrew Municipal Cor- the language of the major- ture to a wider world and poration and the Jamaica ity of Jamaicans. today we are the beneficiar- 55 Steering Committee in According to Wikipedia ies of that audacity.” Canada. “She is credited with giv- She lived the last decade Last month to coincide ing Harry Belafonte the of her life in Canada and with the retirement of Usain 130-35 91ST AVENUE | RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418 foundation for his 1956 died there on July 27, 2006. Bolt, Jamaica unveiled stat- hit “Day-O” by schooling Following tributes ues of the Olympic gold him about the Jamaican in the North American medal winner along with folk song “Hill and Gully nation, her body was one of Shelly-Ann Fraser- Rider” (the name also given returned to Jamaica for Pryce, a fellow Olympian SOCA4LIFENY.EVENTBRITE.COM as “Day Dah Light.”) interment in the cultural and track and field star. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO HELP HURRICANE IRMA VICTIMS To the delight of her fans icons section of Kingston’s — Catch You on The living in New York City, in National Heroes Park. Inside

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BQ Caribbean Life, Sept. 15–Sept. 21, 2017 37 Caribbean faces long road to recover from Irma

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This undated photo provided on Sunday Sept. 10, 2017 by the British Minis- Residents walk near downed power lines felled by Hurricane Irma, in Cai- try of Defence, shows the destruction in Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin barien, Cuba, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. Seawater surged three blocks inland Islands left by Hurricane Irma. Joel Rouse / MOD via Associated Press in Caibarien. Associated Press / Desmond Boylan 38 Caribbean Life, Sept. 15–Sept. 21, 2017 BQ Irma: Storm of the century

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east, residents complained help from the British government was too slow in coming, prompting a defensive response from London, according to the Inde- pendent. “We weren’t late,” Defense Minister Lyrikal on the Brooklyn Museum Michael Fallon told BBC television on stage during Brassfest in 2011. Sunday, saying Britain had “pre-posi- Photo by William Farrington tioned” an aid ship for the Caribbean hurricane season and that his government’s response “has been as good as anybody else’s.” Lyrikal to British billionaire entrepreneur Rich- ard Branson, who sought refuge in the wine cellar of his home on Necker headline island, called Irma the “storm of the century” on Twitter and urged people to make donations to help rebuild the benefit concert region. With ports mended and weather cleared, officials sent in more aid and By Alexandra Simon arranged stepped-up evacuations Mon- Using their talents to help those in day in remote Caribbean islands dev- need. astated and cut off by Hurricane Irma, Caribbean musical artists Lyrikal ABC News said. and Kerwin Dubois will be performing It said a Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Lucita Leonce, 71, complains in front of her home ﬂ ooded by heavy rains at a Hurricane Irma benefit concert to ship was expected to dock near St. brought on by Hurricane Irma, in Fort-Liberte, Haiti, Friday Sept. 8, 2017. help victims of the devastating cyclone Martin to help in the aftermath, and a Irma rolled past the Dominican Republic and Haiti and battered the Turks in Queens on Sept. 17. boat was bringing a 5-ton crane capable and Caicos Islands early Friday with waves as high as 20 feet (6 meters). The soca performers have teamed of unloading large shipping containers Associated Press / Dieu Nalio Chery up with the West Indian American Day filled with aid. Carnival Association (WIADCA) and the A French military ship was scheduled urgent medical care have been evacu- 20 tons of emergency supplies to its Caribbean American Center of New to arrive Tuesday with materials to build ated. Caribbean territories, as well as 250 York (CACNY) to raise donations for temporary housing, ABC News said. Eight of the territory’s 11 pharmacies marines and two extra military helicop- the affected communities in the Carib- It said some 70 percent of the beds at were destroyed, and Guadeloupe was ters, reported the New York Times. bean. the main hospital in the French portion sending medication, ABC News said. It said Britain’s largest warship will The concert will be held at Mazi of St. Martin were severely damaged, Since Friday, Britain has also sent arrive in the Caribbean in around 10 Night Club featuring performances and more than 100 people in need of two transport planes carrying almost days, carrying eight more helicopters. from the soca artists, as well as appearances by Skinny Fabulous, Mr Legz, Problem Child, Twists, One Voice, Ted- dyson John, and Ricardo Drue. The night will be hosted by viral comedian Majah Hype. Several countries in the Caribbean sustained a lot of damage and floods after Irma ravaged the region, par- ticularly Antigua and Barbuda, the Vir- gin Islands, Turks and Caicos, Cuba, Anguilla, and Saint Martin. Other countries specifically Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Puerto Rico, were spared from the worst of the tropical storm but many residents were dis- placed due to severe flooding and loss of power. Donations of items such as non-per- ishable foods, utensils, toiletries, sani- tary napkins, canned foods, clothing, new undergarments, first-aid supplies, dental care and bathing products, are a few items that will be accepted to give away. Drop-offs of these donations can be made to the offices of CACNY, located at 195 Cadman Plaza and WIADCA at 323 Rogers Avenue. All ticket proceeds will go to assisting victims of Hurricane Irma, and guests can make monetary donations of any amount. Mazi Nightclub [130-35 91st Ave. between 130th and 132nd streets in This photo provided by the Dutch Defense Ministry shows storm damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, in Richmond Hill, Sept. 17, 5 pm–1 am. Dutch Caribbean Sint Maarten, on Sept. 6, 2017. Gerben Van Es / Dutch Defense Ministry via Associated Press

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By Alexandra Simon Carnival is coming back to life. A Florida-based artist is showcasing his carnival-inspired artwork at Medgar Evers College library through Sept. 22. The second annual “Art of Carnival” exhibit is going to have 23 paintings on display — all based on images that Trinidadian-born artist Weldon Ryan RHYTHMS took at various carnivals across the country. With the West Indian Day parade over until next year, he is keep-

Continued on Page 42 Fit for fashion AND DANCE By Tangerine Clarke Roger Milliner, deputy executive director of marketing of MetroPlus Health Plan, welcomed Guyanese-born Garifuna dancers Mariano Martínez and Erlin Elizabeth Arana will perform with the Afri-Garifuna Jazz En- fashion designer, Roger Gary, and other semble opening the Oct. 6 performances. A drum workshop with the Garifuna Collective will take place at up-and-coming local designers to its 7 pm. With roots in Belize, Gautemala and Hondura, the Garifuna Collective and Umalali will pay tribute to first FASHnFIT event, during New York the rich hertiage carried forward by Garifuna women. Photo by Tequila Minsky Fashion Week on Friday, Sept. 8 at CBS Radio Theatre on Hudson Street. Flushing Town Hall presents its Fall line-up Gary, who has won countless awards for his elegant evening gowns and beauty queen outfits, glammed up the By Tequila Minsky the Flushing Town Hall fall lineup. this is the Lincoln Center of Queens,” runway and garnered loud applause Flushing Town Hall has launched Entitled “Global Arts for a Glo- he touted, for his elegant swimsuits, some with its fall season with something for bal Community,” jazz, world music, referring to the programming held cabana-style cover-ups in a colorful everybody and for all ages. dance, family programs, exhibitions in Flushing Town Hall, the historic motif, others with whimsical throw- Latin roots and Cuban rhythms and workshops are all part of the fall building on Northern Boulevard that overs, accented with Chinese umbrel- (Sept. 22), Garifuna music from programming that began last week was once the seat of government las to showcase his Asia inspired Aqua Belize, Honduras and Guatemala and extends into December. when Flushing was a village. Couture collection, known for its use of (Oct. 6), Afro-Venezuelan rhythms Council Member Peter Koo with “Culture is a central part of life,” luxurious fabric, practical with a hint and dance (Oct. 21), Mexican folk other polititians who represent he said. “You can explore the world of fantasy. dances (Dec. 3), and rhythms and Flushing and nearby neighborhoods at Flushing Town Hall.” Gary’s collection was a great fit for dance movements from the Ivory recently helped promote the upcom- Flushing Town Hall and Artis- the MetroPlus trendy fashion event Coast (Dec. 9) are on the schedule of ing season to the media. “They say Continued on Page 42 Continued on Page 42

BQ Caribbean Life, Sept. 15–Sept. 21, 2017 41 RHYTHMS & DANCE

Continued from Page 41 adds, referring to afternoon pro- tic Director Ellen Kodadek says, grams with family and children “There is always something in mind. TOP 10 to discover and something to These include, Oct. 15, one of inspire.” the most kid-focused days, when SINGLES This year’s schedule is filled families will sing and dance to with something for all ages. The rhythms in an interactive arts season of performances presents workshop (1 pm) followed by Attention Taiwanese folk-pop-alt rock a performance (2:15 pm) from 1 Charlie Puth music, Latin roots dance music Latin Grammy-winning art- There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back with Cuban rhythms, classical ist 123 Andres. On Oct. 29, the 2 Shawn Mendes music, monthly jazz jam ses- Hindu festival of lights Diwali will sions (Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6), be celebrated. The Calpulli Com- Wild Thoughts 3 Garifuna melodies, rhythms and munity’s children and adults will DJ Khaled Feat. Rihanna... jazz, big band, Afro-Venezuelan performing Mexican folk dances music, jazz masters, Korean on Dec. 3 and Vado Diomande Believer world music, and poetry, music & Kotchegna Dance Company 4 Imagine Dragons and story. The Queens Opera from the Ivory Coast on Dec. 9 Celebrate Diwali (Oct. 29, 1-4 pm), the festival of lights with Slow Hands Theater wraps up the season in will direct an interactive rhythm this all-ages festival and dance party featuring the Indian 5 Niall Horan mid-December. and dance workshop followed by dance group from the Srijan Dance Center. In addition there will be an a performance, with the joyful Photo by Tequila Minsky Shape Of You 6 artist-presenter dialogue, a Moth dances of the Ivory Coast. Ed Sheeran story slam, a photography exhib- A historic afternoon house ments. and girls (whether a member or That’s What I Like it, an afternoon of poetry, music, tour and market shepherds in In addition, this is the sec- not) will be welcomed to attend 7 Bruno Mars and story, and a collage work- the holiday season on Dec. 10 by ond season of the Teen Access any performance for free. This shop, visiting (with the help of a mini- Program. Flushing Town Hall is program is designed to appeal to Strip That Down “We also will present global bus) seven sites that will offer opening its doors to teenagers for students and help foster a greater 8 Liam Payne Feat. Quavo arts for global kids,” Kodadek special activities and refresh- free. All 13-to 19-year-old boys love in the arts and culture.

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Despacito 10 Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee... Carnival Guyanese designer Continued from Page 41 ing the spirit of the joyous TOP 10 celebration alive in his life-like shines at FASHnFit representations of it — some- ALBUMS thing not often found in Carib- bean art. Continued from Page 41 all-red evening gown collection “Even though Caribbean that included panel discus- that was simply enchanting. Luv Is Rage 2 art is very big and there are so sion, and a health and well- Other fashion forward 1 Lil Uzi Vert many forms — it’s very lim- ness exposition, which Mil- pieces included Rafi’s lavish ited when it comes to realistic liner merged to inspire the flair cut dresses, one with a Villains art and this is the genre I’ve audience to think healthy and pant underlay, others with 2 Queens Of The Stone Age One of Weldon Ryan’s realis- chosen to show my people,” tic artwork of a carnival-go- live a healthy lifestyle. trendy tie-dye designs. Duane Fifth Harmony he said. “It makes me happy er playing mas at a parade. Milliner, himself, an award- Fish whose male collection of 3 Fifth Harmony to be a leader in doing so Calypso Fine Art winning professional used his floral baggy pants and multi- because we are a very colorful skills to bring about meaningful colored shirts for the con- Happy Endings people.” discussion about health and well- fident, sexy man, heated up 4 Old Dominion At his inaugural exhibit important and what I value in ness, with topics “My Healthy the runway. last year, Ryan had more than the image,” he added. Empire, and the Business of 17 two dozen canvases portray- With the help of his wife Fashion and Health under the 5 XXXTENTACION ing people from photos in and son, the family can wind MetroPlus Health Plan brand. A Deeper Understanding carnivals from the late 90s to up with about 9,000 photo- Health fitness enthusiast, Jets 6 The War On Drugs current. Many of those pho- graphs of people they capture Cornerback Buster Skrine, an tos will be on display again at carnivals in Miami, Orlan- instructor, offseason, who raises Guardians Of The Galaxy... funds for his foundation, Path 7 including five recent ones do, Boston, and Brooklyn. As Soundtrack from the 2016 carnival, he carnival enthusiasts, each use Mentorship that helps single said. his or her own creative vision mothers and children in need Cozy Tapes, Vol. 2: Too Cozy “The new images I decided was a guest. 8 A$AP Mob while taking pictures and not to add are more contempo- everything makes the cut to Fitness brand EyeBike All We Know Of Heaven... rary and realistic and they’re eventually turn into a paint- Starkli Fit Water showcased 9 PVRIS representational,” said Ryan. ing, according to Ryan. And their products, while Athleta In his art Ryan focuses on he compares the task to shop- fitness wear started the unique Heart. Passion. Pursuit 10 people in carnival costumes ping. fashion experience with stylish Tasha Cobbs Leonard and even onlookers at the “Normally we take thousands outfits. parades. He portrays people of shots so you can imagine the The fashion show included of all ages and tends to recre- process takes a while,” he said. the talents of Lady D’ – a flirta- Presented by ate the images that are more “It has to fit my thought proc- tious line of little ladies outfits vibrant. ess because I look for hand ges- designed with lots of tulle fab- “Generally so many things tures, faces, the background, ric, and trimmed with sequins wireless that inspire me to paint but and not every picture states accessorized with bouquets. Yellow swimwear designed the one thing I look for is something — communicating Douglas Says, brought elegance by Roger Gary. color — I guess what’s most carnival can be intense.” to the fashion event, with an Photo by Tangerine Clarke 42 Caribbean Life, Sept. 15–Sept. 21, 2017 BQ Kids hunt killer clown in creepy movie a balloon, popcorn and the return of his boat, George lets “It” his guard down long enough Excellent (4 stars) to be dragged into the sewer, Rated R for violence, pro- leaving behind only a blood- fanity and bloody images stained street. Running time: 135 min- Fast-forward to the last utes day of the school year. Still- Production Studio: New grieving Bill is now the leader Line Cinema of the Losers Club, a motley Distributor: Warner crew of social outcasts who Brothers Pictures decide to spend their sum- mer vacation solving George’s By Kam Williams mysterious disappearance. Of course, they have no idea they’re up against a formida- Written by master of sus- ble foe in the elusive, shape- pense Stephen King, “It” was shifting Pennywise. the best-selling book in the Instead of apprehending United States during 1986. the perpetrator, the body The riveting page-turner count merely continues to was set in deceptively-serene rise as other names are added Derry, Maine, where a sadis- The sadistic clown who preys primarily on children in the movie “It.” www.rottentomatoes.com to the Missing Persons list. tic clown living underground Eerie atmospherics, a talent- in the sewers disrupted the ed ensemble of adolescents peace of the picturesque city to the big screen with Bill but notice a pair of observing corner of the block where it actors and the creepiest clown by preying primarily on chil- Skarsgard playing the demon- eyes glowing ominously from is promptly swallowed by the since Heath Ledger’s Joker dren. ic harlequin. a darkened corner of the spa- sewer. combine to create a macabre In 1990, King’s 1,184- As the film unfolds in the cious basement. And when the unsuspect- masterpiece that will contin- page opus was turned into fall of 1988, we find 11-year- Then, during a heavy ing kid peers down the storm ue to haunt you long after an Emmy-winning miniseries old Bill Denbrough (Jaeden downpour, a grateful George drain to retrieve it, he is greet- you leave the theater. starring Tim Curry in the title Lieberher) busy building launches his new toy in the ed by an ingratiating stranger I can’t pass a sewer any- role of It, better known as a small sailboat for his lit- freshet flowing along the gut- who playfully introduces him- more without half-expecting Pennywise. Now, the novel has tle brother, George (Jackson ter in front of his house. The self as Pennywise, the Dancing Pennywise’s frightening face been fairly-faithfully adapted Robert Scott). One can’t help “S.S. George” floats to the Clown. After being promised to appear!

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West Indies player Kraigg Brath- waite, bats during the ﬁ rst day of the third test cricket match against India in Mumbai, India. Associated Press / Rajanish Kakade Off-spinner reported to ICC

By Azad Ali West Indies part-time off-spinner Kraigg Brathwaite has been reported to the International Cricket Council (ICC) for having a suspect bowling action, following the Caribbean’s side humiliat- ing 209-run defeat by England at Egd- batson, London recently. The Barbadian vice-captain and first choice opener, bowled six overs during Continued on Page 46 DREAMS Regional Under-19 champ

By Azad Ali Guyana has clinched the one-day title DASHED in the Regional Under-19 Championship after beating the Windward Islands in their final round game at Warner Park, St. Kitts last week. The Guyanese came away with a nar- West Indies’ captain Jason Holder celebrates taking the wicket of England’s Tom Westley for lbw on the row six-run victory to ensure they fin- ﬁ rst day of the third test match between England and the West Indies at Lord’s cricket ground in London, ished unbeaten and remain on the top of Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. Associated Press / Kirsty Wigglesworth the standings with 26.3 points. Trinidad and Tobago, which lost just West Indies fails in quest for Test win against England one game to Guyana, finished in second spot with 20.8 points after beating By Azad Ali the third day in need of another a 2-1 series win, following their Jamaica by six wickets. Windward Islands West Indies dream of end- special effort to win the series, innings and 209 run victory in ended up third on 12.9 points, while ICC ing their three-decade drought the regional team failed to repeat the day/night first Test at Edg- Americas were fourth with 9.7 points. of winning a Test series against their heroic win at Headingly baston. Barbados which lost its first four England, in England collapsed to a week before, were dismissed The result sent West Indies to matches, finished fifth on nine points, a nine-wicket defeat in the deci- for a paltry 171 in their second their 16th defeat in their last 21 while Leeward Islands were one from sive third and final Test at Lord’s innings. Tests in England and extended the bottom with 8.9 points and Jamaica last week. Set a mere target of 107 for vic- their dismal record of not having ended last on 5.2 points from their lone When the West Indies started tory, England cruised to complete Continued on Page 46 victory.

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Continued from Page 45 England’s first innings of 514 for eight declared, but finished wicket- less. In a statement, the ICC said the match officials report, “cited concerns about the legality of Braithwaite’s bowling action.” The ICC said: “Brathwaite’s bowling action will now be scrutinized further under the ICC process relat- ing to suspected illegal bowling actions reported in Tests, ODIs and T20s.” According to the ICC regulations, Brathwaite will now be required to undergo testing within 14 days but will be allowed to continue bowling until the test results are returned. Brathwaite has rarely had a heavy workload in his 38 Tests but has a England’s Tom Westley plays a shot off the bowling of West Indies’ Devendra Bishoo on the third day of the third best of 6 for 29 against Sri Lanka in test match between England and the West Indies at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. Colombo two years ago. Associated Press / Kirsty Wigglesworth ENGLAND WINS TEST SERIES Grand

Continued from Page 45 dered without a fight as Windies lost Cook for 17, missing a straight one their last seven wickets for 78 runs from leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo, Slam won a series in England since l988. with two days to spare. falling lbw for 35. Resuming on 98 for 3 — a mere England’s bowler Jimmy Hender- However, Tom Westley struck 44 three runs lead — West Indies’ son claimed 7 for 42. not out off 72 balls with seven fours, fight depended on Barbadian Shai Hope was voted Man-of-the Series while Mark Stoneman hit an unbeat- Champ Hope who top-scored with 62. Cap- for his 375 runs at an average of 75. en 40 off 74 balls with five bounda- tain Jason Holder scored 23 but the With a small target to win, Eng- ries, to take England to victory in a By Howard Fendrich remainder of the batting surren- land lost opening batsman Alastair 72-wicket second-wicket stand. NEW YORK (AP) — Sloane Stephens’ remarkably rapid rise from a ranking of 957th in early August to U.S. Open champion on Saturday began with the slow work of coming back from surgery Gibson to coach Proteas on her left foot. After being off tour for 11 months By Azad Ali national team,” he said. because of her injury, Stephens eas- Former Barbados and Gibson is currently the ily beat her close friend Madison Keys West Indies fast bowler, Ottis England bowling coach but 6-3, 6-0 in the first Grand Slam final Gibson, was appointed the will be released from his for both, becoming only the second new head coach of South duties following the end unseeded woman to win the tourna- Africa cricket team. of the ongoing three-Test ment in the Open era, which began in Gibson, 48, was given a series against the West 1968. two-year contract, which Indies. “I mean, there is no words to describe will see him preside over the He took up the role for how I got here — the process it took Proteas until the end of 2019 the second time last year or anything like that,” Stephens said, Cricket World Cup in Eng- after previously serving in “because if you told someone this story, land. the position between 2007 they’d be, like, ‘That’s insane.’” Cricket South Africa’s and 2010. After the operation in January, Chief Executive Officer Gibson also served as Stephens couldn’t walk for a month. It (CEO) Haroon Lorgat said, head coach of the West wasn’t until May that she would get back “following a rigorous proc- Indies team for four years, onto a tennis court — and even then ess, we are delighted to leading them to the capture she was off her feet, plopped on a wood welcome Ottis Gibson as of the Twenty20 World Cup table at a practice facility at UCLA while the new head coach for the in 2012, before being axed aiming her racket at balls tossed by her Proteas.” in 2014. coach, Kamau Murray. From there, “Having spent a great He was a former right- Murray said, Stephens progressed to sit- part of his playing career arm fast bowler, played two ting while rolling around on an armless in South Africa, Ottis is Tests and 15 ODIs for West office chair. Two weeks later, Stephens familiar with our country Indies between 1996 and finally was able to stand in place while and that should help him 1999. He finished with 659 Former West Indies’ cricket coach Ottis Gibson. working on her swing. Another two to settle in quickly with our first class wickets overall. Associated Press / Eranga Jayawardena weeks, and she was allowed to move. 46 Caribbean Life, Sept. 15–Sept. 21, 2017 BQ Brownsville football league awarded 5K

By Alexandra Simon added. “This organization has A Brownsville-based foot- been good to us and we’re ball league was presented with happy that our kids get to a $5,000 grant from Sport- experience what they couldn’t sNet New York (SNY) at Floyd have if they weren’t playing Paterson field on Sept. 7. As sports.” part of the organization’s Play The team penned a letter Ball program, every year the to SNY about their dire need organization provides local for assistance and the team’s leagues with trips to NFL dedication won over officials games, equipment, and reward at SNY to award them with some with money to support the grant, said the senior vice their teams. The Brooklyn president. United Youth Football League “They wrote an essay about was this year’s recipient of being in a crime-ridden area the grant and the young foot- and why their goal was to ballers could not have been keep kids off the streets with happier, said the leaugue’s co- football and that was partial- founder and coach. ly the reason why we chose “They were excited. Even them — they needed some though they’re kids and don’t help,” said Marie DeParis. really understand the mag- “They are also playing on a nitude of money, they were field park department owns happy about the award any- but doesn’t upkeep, so they way,” said Elijah “Coach Loso” also need proper equipment Waife. and shouldn’t have to turn The league has taken part kids away because they don’t Granted: The Brooklyn Youth Football league is awarded with a $5,000 grant from SNY in many of SNY’s giveaway have it.” Play Ball in Brownsville on Sept. 7. Photo by Erin Lefevre programs, giving their young Founded in 2013, the team’s players an opportunity to coaches have mostly relied on explore different aspects of money from parents, fund- chase more equipment and this organization did it but We are not really looking for sports. raisers, and even money from safety gear for their players, we are truly blessed,” he said. anything in return, we only want “We actually went to see a their own pockets to fund said Waife. “With this bonus check is a kids to have an outlet to come Jets game and that was awe- their expenses. Now with the “We made ends meet and blessing because the kids will play, have something positive to some for the kids to see,” he prize money, they plan to pur- truthfully I don’t know why see the best of the situation. do, and enjoy themselves.” How does the BROOKLYN PAPER sound? Hear it Tuesdays The Community News Group is proud to introduce Brooklyn Paper Radio. Join Brooklyn Paper Editor-in-Chief Vince DiMiceli and the New York Daily News’ Gersh Kuntzman every Tuesday WITH at 4:30 pm for an hour of talk on topics Brooklynites hold dear. Each show, featuring in-studio guests and call-out segments, can be listened to live or played anytime at your convenience.