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By Bert Wilkinson facility in the heart of the city. Some businesses in the city The umbrella private sector African arts take center stage and coastal areas are shutting commission at mid week gave up shop earlier than usual after a hint to the mindset of some Elyssa Nicole with a fan from her store Diaspora Africa. See story on Page 41. police at mid week revised offi- of its members casting doubts Photo by Jason Speakman cial figures from five to eight as about whether authorities are to the number of inmates who on top of the situation in the broke out from the city’s main evening hours after Sunday. maximum security prison on “We urge the authorities to Cuomo vows to protect Caribbean immigrants Sunday before setting fire to publish the true and accurate facility completely destroying count of prisoners held prior it. to the incident, the amount By Nelson A. King world. mitment to protecting immi- While authorities say they transferred and the unaccount- Amid draconian measures “That is who we are as a grants’ rights. are now confident that only ed prisoners. The lack of accu- in clamping down on Carib- state,” he wrote in an opion “And that’s why each new eight are on the run, unease rate official information has bean and other immigrants in piece in the New York Daily effort by the federal govern- in the business community is created much room for specu- the United States, New York News. “Sadly, the federal gov- ment to ban our immigrant growing largely because offi- lation and is fueling fear in our State Gov. Andrew Cuomo has ernment seems to have forgot- sisters and brothers will be met cials have admitted that they society,” the body said, echo- reaffirmed his commitment ten who we are as a nation. by a redoubling of our commit- are uncertain about the iden- ing complaints from newspa- to protecting Caribbean and Maybe what they need is a visit ment to support and protect tities of four of the eight and per letter writers and critics on other nationals. to Lady Liberty, where Emma them,” he continued. “Because, even whether it is in fact only social media. Stating that the state of Lazarus’ poem is engraved after all, we are them. eight. The breakout and subse- New York has a long history on the pedestal on which she “From Brooklyn to Utica, This has triggered doubts quent fire destruction of the of fighting for immigrants — stands, underpinning our core Washington Heights to Buffalo, about the exact number of entire complex of buildings was from the state’s commitment values of liberty and justice: we are a state of immigrants,” those missing from a roll call of the worst of the kind in living to helping newcomers find a ‘Give me your tired, your poor, Cuomo said. “Our buildings, 1,080 who were housed in the memory and one of the worst path to citizenship to efforts your huddled masses yearning roads and bridges could not mainly wooden buildings when in the Caribbean Community to prevent the exploitation of to breathe free.’ have been built without their inmates took control Sunday group of nations. It also came workers, and most recently by “This is not just an expres- skill and strength. The success evening. It was built during the 17 months after inmates had defending the rights of immi- sion of charity; it’s a plea to of our small businesses is a British colonial era to house no embarked on a mutiny to high- grants from illegal deporta- people around the world to help testament to their hard work. more than 500. When bedlam light long trial delays, over- tions — Cuomo said New York us meet the needs of the coun- The arts, culinary and hospital- erupted on a quiet and sunny crowding, poor quality food “has been and today remains try and our state,” the governor ity industries are infused with Sunday afternoon, there was and other ills. As expected, the a beacon of hope and oppor- added. “That’s why in New York the spirit of ethnic diversity twice that number crammed fires eventually got out of con- tunity for people around the we are reaffirming our com- Continued on Page 6 into the heavily overcrowded Continued on Page 6 BREATHING PROBLEMS? There are things that take your breath away; your health should not be one of them BREATHE EASY! SPECIALIZED PULMONARY SERVICES SPECIALIZE IN TREATING ALL KINDS OF BREATHING PROBLEMS INCLUDING: WE PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE PULMONARY SERVICES: s#/0$%MPHYSEMA#HRONIC"RONCHITIS s0ULMONARYCONSULTATION s7HEEZING!STHMA s&ULL,UNG&UNCTION4EST s3HORTNESSOFBREATHs#OUGH s0ULMONARY%XERCISE3TRESS4EST s!LLERGIES2EPEATEDEPISODESOFSTUFFYNOSEANDTHROAT s3KIN!LLERGY4ESTING s/BSTRUCTIVE3LEEP!PNEA s)MMUNOTHERAPY s3LEEPING$ISORDERS s3LEEPSTUDYAND#0!04ITRATION

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2 Caribbean Life, July 14–July 20, 2017 B City Council approves Shirley Chisholm Community Center in Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King Brooklyn Council Member Jumaane Williams, deputy leader of the City Council, said the Council Flatbush-area residents at last voted to approve a $85.2 billion budg- year’s Flatbush Tenant Coalition’s et, which included funding for a new candidate forum. Another forum community center in East Flatbush, will be held on July 15. named after the legendary Shirley Flatbush Tenant Coalition A. Chisholm, of Barbadian and Guy- anese parentage. “I am blessed to walk in the distin- guished footsteps of Shirley Chisholm, Pols and both as a Caribbean-American and as an elected representative of this community,” said Williams, who rep- residents talk resents the 45th Council District in Brooklyn. “I feel personally connected to her trademark ‘unbought and unbossed’ community, brand of leadership — a brand I endeavor to represent in my work every day,” he added. “Every Afri- can-American, Caribbean-American A rendering of the Shirley A. Chisholm Community Center. election Offi ce of Council Member Jumaane Williams and woman seeking public service stands on her shoulders, and I believe By Alexandra Simon the best way to commemorate her Returning with their election cycle many contributions is to establish ple and participate in the commu- / weight room, multipurpose room, meeting, the Flatbush Tenant Coalition a community center bearing her nity,” said William Howard, a former and a game room, said Williams. is hosting its annual candidate forum name which will serve generations staffer for the late Shirley Chisholm He said the center will also fea- at Erasmus High School on July 15. to come.” and president of the West Indian ture a computer resource center, Area residents, representative elected Williams said Mayor Bill de Blasio American Day Carnival Association classrooms, audiovisual room and a officials, and challenging candidates, contributed $40 million in funding, (WIADCA). greenhouse on the roof. are going to discuss community con- in addition to $10 million that Wil- “It’ll also be a place for senior “As co-chair of the Task Force to cerns about the state of their districts. liams said he secured with the help citizens where they can interact with Combat Gun Violence, I know that The previous forum had a major of Council Speaker Melissa Mark- the youth and share their experi- our young people need positive out- focus on housing, particularly in Viverito. ences and knowledge with them,” he lets to turn them away from poor regards to gentrification and the delib- The center, when completed, will added. life choices,” said Williams. “The fact erate pricing out of long-time residents be the only such facility serving resi- Williams said the Shirley A. that my district ranks last in New — and that still remains a hot-button dents of the 45th District, and would Chisholm Community Center would York City in park space, combined topic because of the increasing aggres- offer residents of all ages access to be located on the grounds of the with our lack of a community center, sive actions being taken to enforce recreation, educational and employ- existing Tilden Park, located in the make the challenges we face with them resulting in families being put ment opportunities, Williams said. East Flatbush district on Tilden Ave- youth violence easy to understand out on the streets, said one of the “This center would be a place where nue, between East 48th and East and all the more pressing to address. forum organizers. young people could gravitate to in 49th Streets. “ I hope we will have strong public “I think whenever you talk about the evenings, and a place where our The center would include a gym- and private partnership to make the Flatbush, gentrification will always be teachers, our firemen, our policemen nasium, with accompanying men Shirley Chisholm Community Center an urgent issue,” said Karl Valere of can come in and mentor you peo- and women’s locker rooms, cardio come to life,” he added. Flatbush Tenant Coalition. “People are really concerned about the homeless- ness crisis and evictions — especially evictions, which is at an all time high.” Other issues of concern are for the Guyanese fugitive suspect nabbed in Queens community’s most vulnerable popu- lation and the measures that can be taken to assist them in sustaining a By Nelson A. King After the killing, Bisram moved to body over with the car to make it appear decent livelihood in the midst of rapid Law enforcement officials in New the United States and lived in Arverne that he was the victim of a hit-and-run changes in their neighborhoods, added York say that a man wanted for mur- on the Rockaway Peninsula, where he driver. Valere. der in Guyana has been arrested in created the Marcus Brian Bisram Foun- Alluding to information from the “We’re not just going to be talk- Queens. dation, which is focused on “making Guyana Chronicle, the Daily News said ing about the housing issue, but we’re Members of the New York Police better, brighter futures,” the Daily News Narinedatt was killed because he had going to discuss senior issues in regards Department (NYPD)/US Marshals Joint said. slapped another man — believed to be to our senior citizens and also our Fugitive Task Force apprehended Mar- Narinedatt’s body was found on 70 Bisram — during a party. youth and employment and education cus Bisram in the Rockaway section Village Rd. in Berbice, Guyana, the next Bisram is expected to be arraigned in for them,” he said. “We also need to be of Queens, at about 1 pm on Tuesday, day, officials said. Brooklyn Federal court on Wednesday. talking about these things and how we according to the New York Daily News. Georgetown police arrested his Officials said Guyana, which re- are going to improve our community.” “He was living here in plain view,” a attackers, who confessed that Bisram issued a fugitive warrant for Bisram Last year’s forum spotlighted the law enforcement source told the paper. had ordered them to commit the kill- in March, will have to petition for his New York State Assembly election, It said Bisram is accused of master- ing, according to the Daily News. extradition. where those elected officials and run- minding the killing of carpenter Faiyaz It said the suspects admitted that It will be the first time in recent ning mates positioned themselves on Narinedatt on Oct. 31, 2016. He alleg- they had beaten Narinedatt to death, memory that the Caribbean Commu- these issues. This year, the focus is on edly got four co-conspirators to kill then put his body into a car, drove him nity (CARICOM) member-country has Continued on Page 35 Narinedatt, who was beaten to death. to Village Road and then ran his lifeless made the request, the Daily News said. BQ Caribbean Life, July 14–July 20, 2017 3 Updated daily at www.caribbeanlifenews.com CARIBBEAN ROUNDUP THE NEWS FROM BACK HOME

Antigua The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court has handed down a judgement in favor of the former head of Antigua and Barbuda Financial Services Regula- tory Commission (FRSC), Leroy King, granting him leave to appeal an earlier High Court rejecting an application for judicial review of the 2012 decision by the government to approve his extradi- tion to the United States. King is wanted by the United States authorities to face charges of facilitating the multi-billion dol- lar Ponzi scheme by convicted former businessman Allen Stanford. In April High Court Justice Darshan Ramdhani in a 71-page judgement said, having reviewed King’s arguments, he saw no reason why either King’s claim for constitutional relief against extradi- tion or the application for leave should be allowed. The judge said he had seen no rea- son why the order of extradition to the United States for trial should be stayed or quashed. Following the latest court ruling, King may now pursue his application for judicial review, a process that could take as long as another two years. Fire destroys Guyana prison Fire offi cers comb through the rubble for bodies, valuables, weapons and ammunition on Monday, hours after inmates burned Guy- Bahamas ana’s main wooden prison facility to the ground barring one concrete block recently constructed. This is just inside the main entrance The United States of thr prison. Photo by Bert Wilkinson Coast Guard Cutter Richard Etheridge intercepted a boat carrying 11 Cuban A delegation of UK firms recently other Caribbean countries. trade and development relations with migrants recently within Bahamas ter- took a trade mission to Barbados to He made the request during a meet- the Caribbean. ritorial waters, southeast of Cay Sal attend the first CARIB Food and Hospi- ing with the United Kingdom’s new Island. tality Exhibition. The purpose of their High Commissioner to Barbados and Suriname The migrants were transferred to the visit was to pursue the Eastern Carib- The Inter-American Development Coast Guard Isaac Mayo, which took the business opportunities bean, Janet Douglas. Bank (IDB) has approved a loan of migrants to the Bahamas immigration and partnerships with The prime minister US$17.5 million to improve Suriname’s in Freeport. local stakeholders in said Britain’s assisting agricultural sector’s competitiveness The Coast Guard routinely partners the food and beverage in bolstering its quota and raise rural incomes and exports. with the Royal Bahamas Defense Force industry. of scholarships to the region is particu- The farming industry is Suriname’s to facilitate interdiction and human Representatives for UK firms Tg Teas larly important. second largest export sector after min- repatriation of alleged and unsafe (green tea drink manufacturer) and Par The new high commissioner con- ing, accounting for seven percent of migrant ventures on the high seas. Foods (UK distributor) made the long ceded that Britain was losing out to total export revenues. It employs 16 Once aboard a Coast Guard cutter, journey to Barbados to attend the spe- countries such as China which have percent of the labor force and contrib- all migrants receive food, water, shelter cial event, where they joined with local been increasing scholarships to Carib- utes nine percent of the country’s gross and medical attention. representatives for UK brands Franklin bean students. domestic product. Close to 2,000 Cuban migrants have & Sons (gourmet soda manufacturer) Mitchell, expressed his thanks to The CBD-funded attempted to illegally migrate to the and the ADHB (English beef and lamb the British for their support in several project will help Suri- United States via the maritime envi- growers) to exhibit in the UK Food and areas, especially the Caribbean Infra- name’s farmers improve ronment since October 1, compared to Beverage Display being staged within structure Fund announced by former sanitary conditions, 7,411 in fiscal year 2016. the CARIB Food event. Prime Minister David Cameron during food safety, and agricul- The Coast Guard and partner The products offered were the latest a visit to Jamaica in 2015, under which tural research and technology transfer agencies have interdicted 33 Cubans innovations from the UK and include the UK government invests 300 million services. migrants who have attempted to enter gluten-free and health conscious pound sterling in vital new infrastruc- Additionally, the project will strength- the country illegal via maritime means options packed with positive health ture such as roads, bridges and port to en the country’s network of laboratories in June. benefits. help drive economic growth and devel- with new protocols and diagnosis tech- These numbers represent the total opment across the Caribbean. niques. number of at-sea interdictions, landings Grenada High Commissioner Douglas said and disruptions in the Florida Straits, Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitch- one of the main objectives in her four- St. Vincent the Caribbean and Atlantic. ell has called on the United Kingdom year tenure is to ensure that Britain’s St. Vincent and the Grenadines High to increase its quota of scholarships exit from the European Union is done Court judge, Justice Esco Henry has Barbados offered to students in Grenada and in a way that will not have negative on Continued on Page 16 4 Caribbean Life, July 14–July 20, 2017 BQ B Caribbean Life, July 14–July 20, 2017 5 Guyana prison Immigrants fuel growth: Cuomo

break leaves Continued from Page 1 He said his Office of New Ameri- that results from our open doors. The cans, launched in 2013, has provid- truth is that immigrants don’t hurt our ed legal assistance to people on the one dead economy, they fuel its growth.” path to citizenship — with more than The Trump administration has 150,000 served. moved aggressively to fulfill one of Last month, Cuomo said his admin- Continued from Page 1 the president’s most contentious cam- istration announced the second year trol, killing 17. Nearly a dozen others paign promises, banning entry into the of “Naturalize NY,” which eases the were injured, while several wardens United States by refugees from around financial burden of the naturalization were also hospitalized. the world and prohibiting most visi- process by offering application vouch- As the jail breakers were leaving the tors from six predominantly Muslim ers to thousands of hard-working Car- facility on Sunday, they shot and killed countries. ibbean and other immigrants. Warden Odinga Wickham and seri- Freed by the US Supreme Court Equally essential, he said, the Work- ously injured at least six other offic- to partly revive Trump’s travel ban, er Exploitation Task Force has been Guyana’s President David Granger. ers. The breakout immediately brought administration officials said the Amer- hard at work making sure undocu- Associated Press / Joedson Alves back memories of a carnival day 2002 ican border would be shut to those mented workers are treated fairly and when four inmates also shot and killed groups unless specific individuals can paid adequately. a warden and crippled another. They action and had long called from the main prove they have close family members As attorney general, Cuomo said he then slipped into the coastal community jailhouse to be moved out of the city. living in the United States, or are com- “saw these injustices first-hand. of Buxton and helped to spawn gangs Authorities have since shuttled about ing to attend a university or accept a “That’s why, as governor, I’ve put that had terrorized the country. Police 150 of the worst inmates to the Maz- job offer, according to the New York 700 investigators on the job of stop- recorded more than 150 killings that aruni Prisons at a river town in west- Times. ping the secret, shadow economy of year. Early reports also indicate that the ern Guyana and have as well shunted The paper said the Trump adminis- exploited labor,” he said, disclosing men are hiding out in the village, about the remainder to a poorly constructed tration has begun a new tactic in crack- that, in the first three months of 2017, nine miles east of the city. coastal facility, incidentally near Buxton ing down on Caribbean and other ille- US$10 million in recovered wages was In the meantime, President David Village. gal immigrants in the United States. returned to 15,489 victims of wage Granger took his entire cabinet to the In recent days, soldiers, police and This time, immigration agents are theft. burned out facility on Tuesday and prison wardens have been forced to fire arresting undocumented parents sus- Additionally, this year, Cuomo declared that authorities have no inten- warning shots at inmates to keep them pected of having paid to have their announced the first-in-the-nation tion of rebuilding a full and complete from escaping from the minimum secu- children ushered into the country by “Liberty Defense Project,” making prison at the same site. rity facility that is now being reinforced smugglers, the Times reported. good on our promise to protect immi- The announcement was sweet music to cater for the bad boys. Magistrates But Cuomo said, from the begin- grants in New York. to the ears of nearby residents and busi- are also reviewing bail for misdemeanor ning, his administration has priori- He said more than US$10 million nesses as many had closed after police offences and those with a few months tized support for immigrants to help in public and private investments are had sealed off main access streets after to go on sentences are being released to them join “our great mosaic of a soci- providing services to meet the surging previous breakouts or threats of similar ease overcrowding. ety and contribute to our civic life.” legal needs of the state’s immigrants. DERMATOLOGY .FEJDBM
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B Caribbean Life, July 14–July 20, 2017 9 OP-EDS Will the UN ‘Leave Promoting sustainable No One Behind’ and population growth, key to improve LGBTI health and well-being? raising human rights standards By Dr. Hanif Hassan Al Child marriage ca, the Middle East, Asia, By Dr Felicity Daly General Ban Ki Moon and the Qassim accelerates Latin America and even in Dr Felicity Daly is the Global Independent Expert on protec- Dr. Hanif Hassan Al Qas- Europe. Research Coordinator for Out- tion against violence and dis- sim, is Chairman of the population growth The charity “Girls not Right Action International crimination based on sexual Geneva Centre for Human as women marrying Brides“ estimates that 1 out NEW YORK, July 10, 2017 orientation and gender identity Rights Advancement and before the age of 18 of 3 girls in the developed (IPS) — While there has Prof. Vitit Muntarbhorn, have Global Dialogue are prone to having world are married before the been progress in researching made it clear that the SDGs are GENEVA, Switzerland, more children than age of 18. It also estimates the health and well-being of inclusive of all people regard- July 11, 2017 (IPS) — The that approximately 700 mil- lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans- less of their sexual orientation, world population has wit- women marrying at lion women alive today were gender, and intersex (LGBTI) gender identity and expression, nessed a remarkable growth a later age. married when they were people and responding to cer- and sex characteristics. during the recent decades. children. tain emerging health threats LGBTI people have the right In 1965, it stood at 3.3 bil- tion growth and excessive According to the World in high-income countries – to health — the same as all lion people. In 2017 — 52 use of resources can leave Bank and the Internation- elsewhere in the world such other people, and thus LGBTI years later— the global pop- the world empty-handed: al Centre for Research on research is inadequate and health concerns should be ulation reached a stagger- The 2017 World Popula- Women, child marriage incomplete. included in the implementa- ing 7.5 billion people cor- tion Day is an important accelerates population A new report published by tion of the health goal — SDG responding to more than occasion to raise awareness growth as women marry- OutRight Action International, 3. a doubling of the Earth’s on contemporary unsus- ing before the age of 18 are the Global Forum on MSM and Agenda 2030 for LGBTI residents over the last half- tainable consumption pat- prone to having more chil- HIV highlights that wherever Health and Well-Being reviews century. terns. dren than women marrying research has been conducted, data from low- and middle- Humans have been bless- According to the United at a later age. LGBTI people’s health is shown income countries, which shows ed with access to natural Nations, this year’s World Child marriage also dis- to be consistently poorer than that compared with the general resources such as water, Population Day will coin- courages women from pur- the general population. population gay, bisexual men food and rare minerals that cide with the 2017 Family suing higher education as Agenda 2030 for LGBTI and other men who have sex have been indispensable to Planning Summit that will their prospects of complet- Health and Well-Being, has with men are 19 times more the evolution and to the focus inter alia on family ing education diminishes been written in advance of the likely to be living with HIV progress of humanity since planning among the world’s drastically. In many cases, High Level Political Forum and transgender women are 49 time immemorial. most marginalized and vul- girls marrying at an early on Sustainable Development times more likely to be living Nonetheless, the rapid nerable women. age are left with no other which convenes from 10-19 with HIV. increase of the world pop- Preventative family plan- option than to drop out of July 2017 at the United Nations The report notes that the ulation is raising again ning is a vehicle for promot- school. This impedes the in New York. At this meeting health concerns of lesbian Malthusian concerns. The ing sustainable population prospects for achieving eco- UN Member States will review and bisexual women, trans Earth’s resources are finite growth and for enhancing nomic empowerment owing progress on implementation of and intersex people have all and cannot sustain the cur- the status of women. to the marginalization of the Sustainable Development too often been overlooked and rent population growth rate The “Protection of the girls and of women. Goals — a plan of action for presents data which demon- in the long run; the Earth’s Family” resolution adopted Lack of access to fam- “people, planet and prosperity.” strates that LGBTI people also population is set to grow to on June 22, 2017 by the ily planning also remains The aspiration of the SDGs experience: poor mental health, 9.8 billion people by 2050. United Nations upholds a major concern in many to “leave no one behind” can be higher prevalence of alcohol “When the last tree has international human rights countries. The 1993 Vienna utilized to improve the health and substance abuse, lack of been cut down, the last fish standards on the right to life Declaration and Programme and well-being of LGBTI. UN access to sexual and reproduc- caught, the last river poi- and the right to family life, of Action called upon mem- officials, former Secretary Continued on Page 35 soned, only then will we and is a good starting-point ber states of the United realize that one cannot eat to further promoting sus- Nations (UN) to improve money.” tainable population growth access to family plan- This is tantamount to through family planning. ning services in an effort saying that world population Child marriage is con- to resolve issues related to during the post WWII centu- sidered as a major trigger- overpopulation. ry will increase three times ing factor worsening popu- The 1994 Cairo Declara- Founded 1990 • Published by Community News Group as much since man’s appear- lation pressure around the tion on Population & Devel- Corporate Headquarters: One Metrotech Center North, Suite 1001, Brooklyn, NY 11201 ance on our planet. A Native world. It is referred to as a opment likewise called CEO: Les Goodstein American saying reminds us major problem in numerous for constrained efforts to PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER: Jennifer Goodstein that uncontrolled popula- countries located in Afri- Continued on Page 12 ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: Ralph D’Onofrio EDITOR EMERITUS: Kenton Kirby ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Kevin Williams

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10 Caribbean Life, July 14–July 20, 2017 BQ First International Reggae Day in London Following the successful launch of the very first cel- ebration of International Reg- Inside Life gae Day in London, an amal- gam of Black music devotees By Vinette K. Pryce claim they are fully commit- ted to making July 1 a hall- mark event on the annual, virtual connections, radio its role in the development of British cultural calendar. programming and live stream Jamaican music, a quiz, and Members of BritishBlack- broadcasts devoted to the day highlights from a documen- Music.com/Black Music Con- with 24-hour reggae music tary that claims the London gress (BBM/BMC), organizers and interviews. In addition, borough of Brent as the centre of the inaugural event held aficionados annually hail the of Britain’s reggae history. at University Of Westmin- day sporting red, gold and During the quiz portion ster’s Marylebone campus said green in tribute to the banner the history of Ladbroke Grove because of the tremendous that identifies the roots music and Notting Hill carnival was success of the event they plan many revere as “heartical” and examined. to promote the Jamaica-origi- spiritually defined dominantly Veteran sound system oper- nated annual which has been by Rastafarians. ator and record producer Lloyd celebrated for 23 years on the Last year, New York Coxsone received an IRD2017 island. launched its IRD festivities award for his long-standing Founded by Kingston-based with a Manhattan roof-top fete work as the innovator of the International Reggae Day Poster contest in Liverpool, Eng- Andrea Davis who heads Jamai- that featured a performance Sir Coxsone Outernational land. Maria Papaefstathiou ca Arts Holdings (JAH), IRD by Toots Hibbert, lead singer sound system. events have hoisted the reggae of the renowned Toots & The Fellow veteran record pro- banner touting fashion, sym- Maytals. A deejay blasted con- ducer and manager Mikey Vego operated the Ladbroke announced. posium, concerts, tree-plant- tinuous reggae music – span- Campbell and singer-songwrit- Grove-based Peoples Sound Recognized for promoting ings, poster contests, digital ning the various forms of its er Tony Washington — whose record shop and sound system the UK’s reggae sub-genre displays, award presentations, evolution from mento to ska, song ‘Something’s Gotta Be in London. known as lover’s rock interna- and even shone the spotlight rock-steady, lover’s rock, spo- Done’ was the b-side to Millie His son Far Adams accepted tionally and putting Brent on on the genre’s Trench Town ken word, dub and dancehall. Small’s 1964 crossover hit “My the accolades. the musical map they will be birthplace through media In London the day featured Boy Lollipop” made the official Also, three BBM / BMC presented at the Brent Black tours etc. a film, discussions on Brit- presentation. awards in recognition of Music History Quiz event at Throughout the years, ain’s sound system history, a BBM / BMC also acknowl- Carroll Thompson, Janet Brent Civic Centre on July 28. internet connections enabled presentation on copyright and edged the late Daddy Vego. Kay and Paul Dawkins were “Catch You on the Inside! Injured?

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B Caribbean Life, July 14–July 20, 2017 13 Caribbean seeks to climate-proof tourism industry

By Desmond Brown for a region so heavily depend- Caribbean’s tourism develop- BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, ent on coastal- and marine- ment agency, has received a June 30, 2017 (IPS) — The related tourism attractions, much-needed boost with a tourism industry is the key adaptation and resilience are 460,000-euro grant from the economic driver and largest critical issues facing Carib- Caribbean Development Bank provider of jobs in the Carib- bean tourism. (CDB) to implement a project bean after the public sector. “The impact of more severe to increase the Caribbean Caribbean tourism broke new hurricanes and the destruc- tourism sector’s resilience to ground in 2016, surpassing 29 tion of our most valued tour- natural hazards and climate million arrivals for the first ism assets, our beaches and related risks. time and once again growing coral reefs, and the damage “Global climate change faster than the global aver- to our infrastructure threaten and its impacts, including age. to reverse the developmental the increasing frequency and Visitor expenditures also gains that we have made,” severity of extreme weather hit a new high, growing by an Dominican Senator Francine events, pose a significant risk estimated 3.5 percent to reach Baron said. to the Caribbean region and 35.5 billion dollars. And the “Our efforts to attain the threaten the sustainability of the outlook for 2017 remains 2030 Sustainable Develop- Caribbean tourism,” the CTO’s CTO Secretary-General Hugh Riley (left) and CDB President rosy, with expected increases ment Goals (SDGs) of the Secretary General Hugh Riley Dr. Warren Smith share a light moment during the signing of 2.5 and 3.5 percent in long- United Nations cannot be said. of a partnership agreement at CDB headquarters. stay arrivals and between 1.5 achieved without dealing “The CTO is pleased to have Inter Press Service / Desmond Brown percent and 2.5 percent in with the causes of climate the support of the CDB to cruise passenger arrivals. change.” implement this project which ceremony held on June 22 at member countries and, given But tourism officials say Baron, who serves as Domi- will contribute to enhancing CDB’s headquarters in Bar- its multi-sectoral nature, it is Caribbean islands are sig- nica’s minister of foreign the resiliency, sustainability bados. a very effective tool for pro- nificantly affected by drastic affairs, made the comments and competitiveness of the Speaking at the event, CDB moting sustainable develop- changes in weather condi- as she addressed a forum on region’s tourism sector. Main- President Dr. Warren Smith ment and poverty reduction,” tions and they fear climate the issue of climate change streaming climate change noted that the tourism sector Dr. Smith said. change could have a devastat- at the general assembly of adaptation (CCA) and disas- makes an enormous contribu- “However, maintaining ing impact on the industry. the Organization of American ter risk management (DRM) tion to the region’s socioeco- this critical role calls for ade- They note that the Carib- States (OAS) held in Mexico strategies in tourism develop- nomic development. quate safeguards to be erected bean tourism sector faces sig- recently. ment and planning is our duty “Tourism generates high against the enormous threats nificant future threats related In the face of these to our member countries.” levels of employment, foreign that climate change and natu- to both competitiveness and threats, the Caribbean Tour- The CDB / CTO partnership direct investment and foreign ral hazards pose to the sus- climate change impacts. And ism Organization (CTO), the was formalized at a signing exchange for our borrowing tainability of our region.”

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By Dawn Plummer non-profits and retailers. of the program across all five Summer employment is one “Employers consistently say boroughs gives more young of the exciting things college they want to hire young adults people the chance at an intern- and high school students look who possess work skills on day ship that could change the tra- forward to each year. The 2017 one,” stated Gabrielle Fialkoff, jectory of their careers. “As summer is no exception, and senior advisor to the mayor a former SYEP participant, I last week, Mayor of New York and director of the Mayor’s gained invaluable experience City Bill de Blasio along with Office of Strategic Partner- that I took with me through- the New York City Commis- ships. out my public service,” Chong sioner for the Division of Youth Mayor Bill de Blasio stressed noted. and Community Develop- the importance of allowing New York City Councilmem- ment, Bill Chong announced the New York City youths to ber, Dr. Mathieu Eugene, chair the start of the 2017 Summer explore their career interests of the Committee on Youth Youth Employment Program, through these job opportu- Services, said he was pleased (SYEP). nities. The mayor said that that 2017 was stronger than The Summer Youth Employ- through thriving businesses in ever. “By working together ment Program takes place in the city there is an increase in we have been able to double all five boroughs. A record job placements in all five bor- the size of this important pro- number of more than 70,000 oughs. “The Summer Youth gram.” Dr. Eugene said he was young New York City residents, Employment Program facili- excited that so many young ages 14 to 24 years are experi- tates the kind of real world people will have the oppor- encing entry-level positions of training and support neces- tunity to spend the summer work in all locations. The six- sary to prepare our vulnerable working. “It is a fact that sum- week program runs from July children and youths for future mer jobs keep city youths out 5 – Aug. 12, 2017, with more careers,” de Blasio added. of trouble and on a positive Council Member Mathieu Eugene represents a district with than 11,000 New York City Commissioner for the Divi- path toward becoming produc- one of the largest Haitian populations in the city. businesses, private and public sion of Youth and Commu- tive citizens,” the councilman Photo by Tequila Minsky agencies employing the 70,000 nity Development, Bill Chong, stated. young people. The city agen- a former participant in the The New York City Summer since 1963 and this year it employers can contact the cies are hospitals, law firms, Summer Youth Employment Youth Employment Program marks its highest record of Mayor’s Office on how to par- museums, sports enterprises, Program, said the expansion (SYEP) has been in operation employed youths. Interested ticipate. BAY RIDGE NISSAN

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By Nelson A. King sylvania (SVGOP) and coordinator of St. Caribbean Life’s senior writer, Dr. Vincent and the Grenadines’ participa- Nelson A. King, was among 18 mem- tion in the illustrious Penn Relays for bers of the community who were the past seven years, was the youngest recently honored with the Legend of storeroom manager to be employed at Faith Award by the Brooklyn-based the Cotton House Hotel in Mustique in Faith Deliverance Pentecostal Church the St. Vincent Grenadines. at the church’s inaugural award cere- Dr. Irish, a Born-Again Christian and mony at the Sheraton La Guardia Hotel former national netball star in St. Vin- in Flushing, Queens. cent and the Grenadines, is the founder The other honorees were: Vincen- and president of the United Vincie Cul- tians Dr. Roxie Irish, James Cord- tural Group of Brooklyn (UVCGB). ice, Ministers Claudette Muckett and In 1986, Dr. Irish migrated to the Roslyn Thorpe, Mary Abbott, and the United States and, in 1987, she became Rev. Greta Edwards; Barbadians David a member of Church of the First Born, McNair Douglin, Dr. Daphne Belgrave renamed the Miracle Temple Ministries Cox, and Pastor Nigel Best and his wife, International in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Minister Sharon Best; Jamaicans Pas- Missionary Abbott, who worships at tor Madge Rowe and the Rev. Trevor Faith Deliverance Pentecostal Church L. Rankine; Haitians Fatima and Tatic of God, is close to finishing her Master’s Telcy; African American Dr. Kim Best; degree in education. She works as a and Ministers Ruth Stapleton McCoy Group Teacher in Brooklyn. and Sylvia Davis. The nationalities of Minister Muckett, a woman called Row and Davis were unknown. by God, is the widow of the late Rev. “Our honorees have come from vari- William Muckett, founding pastor of ous backgrounds, and they are hold- Attributes of Christ Church, in the ing different offices – have made great Crown Heights section of Brooklyn. She accomplishments,” said the church’s is a licensed minister of the Gospel, who Vincentian-born pastor, the Rev. Dr. has been preaching and teaching God’s Neithe Soleyn, at the event on July 1. Word for more than 30 years. She has “Some are pastors, community leaders, facilitated many workshops and assisted missionaries, teachers, director, profes- in departmental organizations within Dr. Roxie Irish receives award from Dr. Soleyn. Photo by Nelson A. King sors, journalists, faithful members and her home church. more. Rev. Edwards was a pioneer for sev- “Some have touched rock bottom, eral churches for the New Testament Minister Thorpe came to Faith Deliv- his family, is head usher at the church, but are here today,” she added. “I highly Church of God in St. Vincent and Gren- erance Pentecostal Church of God, as a “and continues to serve faithfully,” his commend all of our honorees here today adines. She was pastor of the McCarty minister of the Gospel of Christ, from biography says. for taking a stand to make the sacrifices Church for seven years and then pas- the Pentecostal of Assemblies of the In 1975, Dr. Belgrave Cox was called you have made, and we have recognized tored the Lodge Village New Testament West Indies. She had worked as secre- to the ministry full time and was you to receive the Legend of Faith Church of God for sic years. tary in her brother’s law firm, Stanley ordained in 1976 as evangelist under Award. You have, indeed, weathered the In 1990, Edwards migrated to the John in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. the umbrella of the Preparation Church storms in making these great achieve- United States, and became a member, Thorpe has worked for New York City’s of God on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn, ments — touching human’s lives.” works cooperatively as a minister and Board of Education for 20 years, and is where she now serves as pastor. From The Philadephia-based Cordice, the serves on the Board of Faith Deliver- the author of two children’s books, “Ray Dr. Belgrave Cox’s ministry, for over 40 former president of the St. Vincent and ance Pentecostal Church of God for the Rays’ Amazing Dream” and “Danny years, ministries have been strength- the Grenadines Organization of Penn- past 27 years. New Kid in School.” ened and enlightened. Douglin, who worships at Faith Deliv- Pastor Nigel Best and Minister Sha- erance Pentecostal Church of God, with Continued on Page 36

Dr. Nelson A. King receives award from Dr. Kim Best. Velda Ashton James Cordiice receives award from Faith Deliverance Pentecostal Church of God offi cial. Photo by Nelson A. King

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BQ Caribbean Life, July 14–July 20, 2017 23 WIADCA WEST INDIAN AMERICAN DAY CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION, INC.

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WIADCA invites and welcomes all ethnic food vendors to provide their special cuisine from around the world for the millions of international Founder and President of the Jersey City West Indian Caribbean American visitors who participate every year. Carnival Assoc. Inc., (JSWICACAI) Cherly DB Murphy, second from left with police ofi cers and offi cials at the start of last year’s parade. Early Registration Discounted Period: Photo by Tangerine Clarke Monday June 5th – Friday June 30th 2017. Regular Registration Period: Wednesday July 5th – Friday August 18th, 2017 Jersey City to REGISTRATION PROCESS: s WIADCA’S Offi ce: 325 Rogers Avenue (Bet Montgomery & Sullivan) s Online- www.wiadcacarnival.org light up with PAYMENT OPTIONS: s In Offi ce Registration: Money Orders, Debit and/or Credit ONLY. Cash will not be accepted. s Online Registration: Credit & Debit Cards ONLY carnival parade (A Service Fee Applies When Using Credit & Debit Cards By Tangerine Clarke Master. Also on the how Carnival cele- During Online & In Offi ce Registration). Founder and President of the Jersey bration, are DJ Natural Yonette Hooper/ City West Indian Caribbean American Glen Miller One Man Band, SB, Diablo WIADCA’S OFFICE HOURS: Carnival Association Inc., (JCWICACAI), 400, Cali Biggs, Gucci Boss and Shawn MONDAY - FRIDAY 11:00 AM- 6:00 PM Cheryl DB Murphy said with 1.5 mil- Shatta. s lion West Indians in the metro area, Murphy who started the Caribbean Beginning Monday August 14th, the hours of operation the streets of Jersey City will come carnival in Jersey City to engage the will be extended to 7:00 pm every Wednesday & Friday. alive with colorful costumes and revelry melting pot of Caribbean community when the parade takes to the streets on and other nationalities, is an inspira- Vending Spots will be assigned on a “First Come, First Served Basis”. Saturday, July 22. tional figure who throughout the past WIADCA cannot guarantee any Spots, all spaces measure 10’ x 10’. The non-profit that kicked off its 21 years has organize community out- NO Exceptions. 22nd Anniversary earlier in the year reach programs such as a scholarship with a Grand Marshall Meet & Greet program, arts and cultural events and Reception at Jersey City City Hall, and health fairs, gaining respect from the INSURANCE: continued with activities leading up to community along the way. Vendors are required to purchase general Liability Insurance from a repu- the state-wide carnival weekend, will Her family, community leaders table Insurance Company that is licensed to provide insurance coverage. host an After work J’ouvert fete at the inspired her to give back, as such, she LaMexicana 405 Route 440, in Jersey has worked diligently to showcase the The policy should name the following individuals as additional insured: City, on Friday, July 21. beautiful culture and diversity of Jersey WIADCA, The City of New York, Offi ce of the Mayor Street Activity. An Annual Carnival Scholarship City and looks forward to an exciting Breakfast will begin the “turn-up 22 22nd year celebration of activities. Below are agents where insurance can be purchased for all vendors for Carnival Parade and festival” of cos- In addition to a Children’s Village, Labor Day Monday. tume spectacle, that will include all spectators will have access to a Health Caribbean Islands. The Moko Jumbies, Corner, Carnival Village and After Car- BROOKLYN: MANHATTAN: Steepan music, and live music parade, nival Community Party Fete. Allied Insurance Brkg. EG Bowman Co, Inc. will kick-off at 12:00 pm from Belmont Murphy thanked the City of Jersey 4315 Church Avenue 5 Hanover Square #201, Avenue & JFK Blvd. City, Jersey City Municipal Council, Brooklyn, NY 11203 New York, NY 10004 The cavalcade will then proceed Hudson Country Freeholders, Side- Tel No: 718-693-2000 Tel No: 212-425-8150 along the parade route, and judged walk University, Golden Krust, Lynx outside in front of City Hall on Mont- & Company, Jerk Chicken, Chocolate gomery Street, before climaxing with City, Hudson Medical Center, and many, a Carnival Village at Exchange Place many others sponsors for their sup- Tel:  sFax: 718-778-1808 Waterfront Pier. port. Web:WWWWIADCACARNIVALORGsEmail: [email protected] Performers will include McWassay, Go to Facebook/jerseycitycaribbean- Offi ce: 323-325 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 Peppa Squad Records Star Boy, Guyana carnival, email jcwicarnival@gmail. Soca Monarch 2009 Winner, Shelly G, com, or call 201-757-9043, for more Lyrikal, Lady T, Cory North and Edd information.

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By Alexandra Simon tival there may be only one One of those innovative dish- Curry on down to Canarsie! Caribbean vendor and it’s a es will be a shark and waf- A new food festival in Canar- lot about jerk but nothing for fle dish, served by Prospect sie aims to showcase the wide the entire Caribbean to come Heights chef Shayaa Muham- variety of Caribbean cuisine, together,” she said. “It’s either mad, who was inspired to com- featuring culinary favorites Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago, [or] bine Trinidadian fast food and from more than a dozen dif- Jamaica.” southern cuisine. ferent islands. The organizer of For her festival, Burchell has “I had to choose something the New York City Caribbean recruited chefs serving food from my country and a popu- Food Festival, happening on from Belize, Jamaica, Haiti, lar dish is bake and shark,” he July 15 at Pacplex, says that she Guyana, Puerto Rico, Trinidad said. “I also like to eat chicken wants the event to do away with and Tobago, St. Lucia, St. Vin- and waffles, so I figured I’d do stereotypes and preconceived cent, and a few other spots. something from my island but notions of what the region’s Each admission ticket will with a twist.” cuisine is like. allow guests to sample dish- He will be serving a lightly “I want people to appreciate es from five different vendors, fried shark, along with some and enjoy the different dishes and those with VIP tickets will fried chicken for those who are that the Caribbean has to offer also get a sit-down, four-course not fond of fish. because we are not just all about meal and alcoholic beverages, In addition to the food, the pineapples and coconut,” said according to Burchell. fest will feature live calypso, Deborah L. Burchell. “Once you The diverse offerings on the soca, and reggae music, with say Caribbean, they’re thinking menu will let eaters a chance to a performance from up-and- palm trees — but we are more experience trendy plates influ- coming soca singer KC. than that.” enced by stateside favorites. New York City Carib- Burchell, an event planner, “We have a nice Caribbean bean Food Festival at Pacplex came up with the idea after modernized menu and it’s not [1500 Paerdegat Avenue North noticing lack of West Indian going be a typical curry — between Paerdegat 13th and representation at other city we are having something more 14th Streets in Canarsie, (718) food events. Most festivals fea- modern,” said Burchell. “It’s 209–1010, www.caribfoodfest. Cooking with a twist: Chef Shayaa Muhammad, who runs tured only a few from select going to be a fusion and a mix net]. July 15, noon–7 pm. $20 Gourmand Eats will be serving an island style version of cultures, she said. of American and original Car- ($65 VIP, free for kids 12 or fried shark and waffl es at the inaugural New York City “Every time I go to a fes- ibbean.” younger). Caribbean Food Festival on July 15. Gourmand Eats

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BQ Caribbean Life, July 14–July 20, 2017 31 A colorful and delicious peas Trinidad Style Fry Bake

Ingredients: salad for a festive dinner table • 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting Author: Simply Caribbean • 1 tablespoon baking powder Recipe type: Lunch • ½ teaspoon salt Cuisine: Caribbean • 1 teaspoon sugar • 1 teaspoon butter or margarine- Ingredients: this is totally optional • 1 cup dried black-eyed peas (you • ¾ cup water, plus ¼ cup plus 1 can substitute canned beans if nec- tablespoon if needed essary) • 2 cups canola or coconut oil for • 2 medium beets, steamed, peeled frying the bakes and diced • 1 small onion, diced Instructions • 2 cloves garlic, minced 1. Mix together flour, baking powder, • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar sugar and salt. • 2 tablespoons olive oil 2. Add butter and mix with a fork or • ½ teaspoon salt use your fingers until the flour then dust with flour and knead to • ½ teaspoon black pepper resembles coarse breadcrumbs form a smoother dough. • 4 sprigs chadobeni or cilantro, 3. Make a hole or well in the center of 8. Rub some oil on top of dough and chopped the flour and start pouring ¾ cup allow the dough to rest for 25 - 30 • 4 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped water while mixing and stirring in minutes covered with plastic wrap a circular motion. or a damp paper or kitchen towel Instructions 4. Dough should begin to resemble 9. Cut the dough into 6 or 8 pieces 1. Rinse the black eyed peas then really coarse crumbs at this stage (depending on how large you want place them in a small saucepan. 5. Add ¼ cup more water and con- the fried bakes to be) Cover the peas with water and tinue mixing gently for about 5 10. Roll them into balls and place on a bring to a boil over high heat. minutes until you form a nice soft clean, well-floured surface. Allow to Reduce heat to low, and simmer dough. rest for at least 10 – 15 minutes. until peas are tender when pierced minutes or until tender. Peel and 6. If dough is too sticky, dust with a 11. “covered with a damp kitchen towel with a fork, approximately 20 min- diced beets , then place in a bowl tablespoon of flour, if dough is too or plastic wrap” utes. Drain and set aside or serving dish, and top with peas, dry after adding all the water, add 12. Flatten the balls of dough until 2. Combine vinegar , olive oil, black onion, garlic, cilantro and parsley. another one tablespoon or so of they are about ¼ inch thick, and pepper and salt , whisk together. Drizzle the vinegar mixture over the water and bring the dough togeth- 5 -6 inches in diameter using your Set aside. salad along with the juice from half er, IF IT’S NEEDED+ fingers or a rolling pin 3. Steam or boil the beets for 25 - 30 fresh lime. Serve. 7. Allow to rest for about 3-5 minutes, Continued on Page 33

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32 Caribbean Life, July 14–July 20, 2017 BQ ning water cold water to the tamarind, now using Fried Saltfish 3. Using your hands or a fork, shred or Tamarind Sauce your fingers, flake the fish into small pieces, set 5. separate the pulp away from the seeds aside Ingredients: and try to crush the flesh or meat of Ingredients: 4. Heat a skillet with 2 tablespoons. oil to • 2 cups tamarind pulp or paste the tamarind • 1 pack boneless salted fish (12 ounces) medium heat, add garlic and onions, • 6 cups water divided 6. between your fingers. If it’s too messy for • 4 cloves garlic, minced fry until onions are tender and fra- • ¼ - ½ cup sugar, (adjust as needed) you, you can wear disposable gloves. • 1 medium onion, chopped grant, about 2 minutes • 1 teaspoon salt, add more as needed) 7. Now, grab an empty bowl and place a • 2 plum tomatoes, chopped 5. Add tomatoes and continue sautéing • 6 cloves garlic strainer over the bowl • 6 sprigs fresh thyme, de-stemmed on high until some of the juices are • ½ hot pepper 8. Then squeeze the tamarind through • 2 scallions, finely chopped dried out • 8 leaves chadobeni or 12 sprigs cilantro, the strainer to separate the pulp from • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 6. Add thyme, Stir! roughly chopped the liquid, (You will be saving the liq- • 6 sprigs fresh parsley, roughly 7. Add shredded fish and incorporate • 1 teaspoon ground geera/cumin uid) chopped with the other ingredients in the pan • 1 teaspoon ground garam masala 9. Now remove the seeds and discard 8. Add scallions and keep frying for at 10. Return the liquid to the saucepan, place Instructions least 2 more minutes Instructions the saucepan on medium heat, add the 1. Boil salted fish for 20 – 22 minutes 9. Add black pepper and parsley and 1. Blend the sugar, salt, garlic, pepper, mixture from the blender to the sauce- 2. Using a fine strainer or colander, strain combine together\ chadobeni / cilantro, cumin and masala pan and bring to a gentle boil. Now turn salted fish and rinsed under cold run- 10. Remove from heat, you’re done! by placing in a the heat down to low and with the pan 2. blender with 2 cups of water, blend until shut, allow to simmer for about 15 – 20 smooth. Set aside. minutes or until it breaks down to the Continued from Page 32 3. Place the tamarind into a sauce pan consistency that you want or you’re Cucumber Chutney with 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, keep looking for. 13. Add oil in a deep pan to a depth boiling on low for about 20 minutes – 11. Taste and adjust your spices if you need of about two inches over medium Ingredients: Allow to cool. to. If it’s too tart add some more salt heat • 2 medium size cucumbers, grat- 4. You may need to add about a cup of and sugar 14. When oil is heated through, start ed, 1 peeled and 1 unpeeled adding the rolled out dough to the • 4 cloves garlic, minced hot oil • 4 leaves chadobeni or 6 sprigs 15. Turn dough immediately as it’s cilantro, finely chopped Chandon Beni /Cilantro Garlic Sauce added to the oil, as this will help • Freshly squeezed juice of 1 lime the bake swell or puff up or lemon Ingredients: • 1 teaspoon salt 16. Fry in hot oil until both sides are • ½ hot pepper, finely chopped • 12 Chandon Beni leaves or 16 sprigs • 1 teaspoon olive oil golden brown, about 30 - 45 sec- • ½ teaspoon salt, add more if it’s cilantro onds per side, turn over once needed • 4 sprigs fresh parsley Instructions 17. Drain on paper towel so as to elimi- • 1 cup lime juice (fresh squeezed if avail- 1. Put all ingredients in blender except the nate some of the grease from the Instructions able) olive oil and blend till smooth-add a lit- oil. 1. Mix all ingredients together and • ½ fresh scotch bonnet pepper (or tle extra lime juice if puree is too thick. 18. Serve with Fried Salt fish or Fried chill until ready to serve. habanero) optional 2. Drizzle the olive while the blender is Shark or anything you fancy. 2. Taste and adjust seasoning • 6 whole peeled garlic cloves still running

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34 Caribbean Life, July 14–July 20, 2017 BQ tion, forced sterilizations Focus on improving LGBTI health and well-being as requirements for gen- der recognition, and forced anal examinations. makes it harder for LGBTI ic indicators in the SDG targets of SDG 3 in a way to accessing health care LGBTI people are well Continued from Page 10 people to advocate for framework that measure that improves the health services that LGBTI peo- aware of the health dis- tive health services, and resources they need and the health specifically for and well-being of LGBTI ple need. parities taking hold and inadequate funding for becomes an excuse for LGBTI people. Neverthe- people. We stress that all Mem- stealing lives in their com- inclusive and effective governments hostile to less, states can voluntar- We want to ensure ber States must repeal the munities, but insufficient health interventions. LGBTI populations to ily report on progress and Member States ask the laws, policies, and practic- evidence makes it hard- The common drivers ignore the health needs of we urge them to do so right questions in order es that criminalise same er to make a convincing behind these health dis- LGBTI people. in order to live up to the to understand and moni- sex behaviour and limit case for health services to parities are violence, crim- Moreover, data about commitment to “leave no tor health and well-being the ability of people to respond to these needs. inalization, social exclu- LGBTI health overwhelm- one behind.” among LGBTI people. We express, and have legally We hope more coun- sion and discrimination, ingly represents research Agenda 2030 for LGBTI urge that they also focus recognised, their gender tries will accelerate a including widespread dis- conducted in high income Health and Well-Being on ending stigma and dis- identity. research revolution for crimination LGBTI people countries where there details the type of data crimination, which has a States must also prohib- LGBTI inclusion, which experience in health care has been social and legal UN Member States should major detrimental impact it non-consensual medi- improves the health and settings. progress for some sexual collect to effectively moni- on health and well-being, cal procedures, including well-being of these com- Ironically, this means and gender minorities. tor implementation of the and also poses barriers intersex genital mutila- munities. that very often LGBTI peo- For example, a system- ple are rendered invisible atic review of general pop- in efforts to collect health ulation studies conducted data, which do not include in Australia, Europe, and questions about sexual North America found that orientation, gender iden- compared with heterosex- 1:00 PM tity and expression and sex ual people, lesbian, gay, characteristics. and bisexual people are at KICKOFF OF UNITY PARADE OF FLAGS The lack of data poses higher risk for mental dis- problems in effectively tar- orders, including depres- (FULTON MALL) geting health services to sion and anxiety, suicidal help those in most need. ideation and deliberate While some high-income self-harm. 2:00 PM countries have effectively Data gaps are starkest in CULTURAL PERFORMANCES used research to inform countries where discrim- HIV prevention and care ination based on sexual (COLUMBUS PARK MAIN STAGE) for gay and bisexual men, orientation, gender iden- and other affected popula- tity or gender expression tions this has not been the and sex characteristics is 3:00 PM case in most countries. entrenched in law. BROOKLYN FUSION: Missing health data There are no specif- A CULTURAL CONVERSATION (COLUMBUS PARK MAIN STAGE)

Community confab PLUS: THE NEW GLOBAL VILLAGE Continued from Page 3 for the most challengers for Councilman Eugene, A TASTE OF ETHNIC CUISINE the city council race, said and Lou Cespedes chal- Valere. lenging Councilman Wil- Confirmed council liams for his seat. members expected to be Valere says that this there are Councilwoman forum is one of the few Laurie Cumbo (D–Crown chances members of the Heights) and Councilman community get to set Mathieu Eugene (D–Flat- clear their stances, and bush) from districts 35 what they want in return and 40 respectively. Coun- from the incumbents and cilman Jumaane Williams prospective leaders for (D–East Flatbush) who their votes. represents district 45 will “I think we want to not be in attendance but create room for residents his populace is included in to get engaged and really the forum. Neighborhoods get mobilized, and stay TRANSPORTATION where council seats are up connected to these issues 2 R for re-election are Crown until September when pri- Heights, Prospect Lefferts maries come,” he said. “As BUSES: B25, B26, B38, B41, B52, and B103 Gardens, Flatbush, East voters and as citizens, we Brooklyn Borough Hall is ADA-accessible and breastfeeding-friendly Flatbush, Canarsie, Ken- want people to be aware sington, and Midwood. of what’s happening and The running candi- how that can affect their dates who will also be family and entire neigh- in attendance are Ede borhood.” Fox and Jabari Brisport Flatbush Tenant Can- challenging Council- didate Forum at Erasmus woman Cumbo, Jennifer High School [911 Flatbush Berkley, Brian Cunning- Ave. between Church and ham, Pia Raymond, and Snyder Avenue]. July 15 Rose St. Albord who top at 10am–noon. Free.

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By Vinette K. Pryce designed to “embrace a wealth of tradi- spiritual and international acclaimed on its historical Jewish connections, Any fan of reggae music or those tion and experience.” Africa-centered adherers will be com- the “One Love Rastafari” experience familiar with Bob Marley are likely to The seven-day cultural exploration ponents to this excursion could prove offers an unedited view into the mysti- have already sung, hummed and prob- into the origins of Rastafarian spir- an unprecedented tourist attraction. cal homegrown culture. ably danced to one of its most profound ituality will be accompanied by expert There are some misconceptions about “The destination of Great Huts and all messages of unity, “One Love.” commentary. Rastafari and this excursion will prob- its details have meticulously remained Now one of the best kept secrets in The scenic route from Kingston to ably bring clarification. true to the unwavering vision of owner the Caribbean, Great Huts Eco-Resort the lush parish of Portland through the For many, the word conjures images and designer, Dr. Paul S. Rhodes, a is launching “One Love Rastafari” — a Blue Mountains promises unparalleled of head-wrapped mystics wreathed in Jewish American medical doctor who new special interest excursion in Jamai- beauty and awe inspiring views along clouds of ganja smoke, intimations of recognized the power and brilliance of ca. the route. immortality, or the mythic stature of Rastafari many years ago.” The July 9 to 16 tour encompass- Tour guides allege the tour is “guar- Marcus Garvey and Haile Selassie. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Dr. es three days in the bustling city of anteed to be enjoyed by anyone, and “is From drumming at Mount Debre Rhodes began with three tents and a Kingston and four days at Great Huts: simply breathtaking.” Zeit, to panoramic views of Pinnacle — mission to help the homeless and the Paradise on the Edge in Port Antonio The fact insight into Jamaica’s most the birthplace of Rastafari — to insights elderly in Port Antonio.

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The sounds: Anguillan band British Dependency was one of the many musical acts at the 46th annual In- ternational African Arts Festival on July 3. Photo by Jason Speakman African art shines at fest

By Alexandra Simon Art for all. Thousands of art enthusiasts packed the 46th International African Arts Fes- tival at Commodore Barry Park in Fort Greene on July 3. The annual festival celebrating the music and artistry of the African Diaspora attracts many peo- ple, particularly frequent visitors who always attend every year, and come to WHAT A showcase their work, said one woman. “I’ve been going for years and I’m a Continued on Page 42 Caribbean, New Orleans links CLASSIC! By Nelson A. King In action: Actors in the play adaptation of Alexandra Dumas’ “The Three Musketeers.” Jill Jones The New Orleans Center for the Gulf South helped highlight the links between the Caribbean and New Orleans during the annual US Department of ‘The Three Musketeers’ returns to the spotlight Agriculture’s (USDA) Southern Region- al Research Center’s Caribbean Cultural By Alexandra Simon typically disregarded, said the artistic the lack of awareness about who he Heritage Month in June, according to Ready, set, en garde! director of the company. was. Tulane University. A Harlem theater company will be “One of the things I’m proud of “What better way to raise the pro- The university said the event took place playing their adaption of the popular about this show — I feel that the file of a man of color who is often- at the New Orleans office of the USDA. Alexandre Dumas action novel, “The way we present this piece a way that times overlooked in terms of impact,” Jarrell Hamilton, a choreographer, Three Musketeers,” from July 11-30. Dumas would be proud of,” said Ty he said. “This was the man who also African diaspora scholar, and graduate The Classic Theatre of Harlem is hav- Jones. “A lot of people don’t know wrote “The Count of Monte Cristo” student in the Tulane School of Liberal ing a free nightly outdoor showing that he was Haitian and we are cel- and from our perspective, he did a lot Arts’ Department of Theatre and Dance, of the classic play at Marcus Garvey ebrating him just like we do with the of great work that was intellectually performed at the event along with Domin- Park. And in this revival, the com- Shakespeare’s, the Sheridan’s, and compelling and we want to create a ican Republic singer / songwriter and pany is not only bringing a favored the Shaw’s.” conversation with the audience.” bandleader José Fermín Ceballos, Tulane story back into the spotlight, but is He adds that Dumas’ work shines The 90-minute play does not have University said. also honoring the literary work of a light on the presence of people of much changes to the original story, For Hamilton, exploring these cultural Caribbean man whose background is color in the classic novel age, despite Continued on Page 42 Continued on Page 42

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Continued from Page 41 what we live, I write my plays, impacted by decision made by but the plot remains relevant the ruling class, classic plays to the times and sheds light to are commentary on ruling TOP 10 current social issues and where class and with this particular society should be heading, said play, ppl from diff background SINGLES Jones. like the musketeers were dif- “We bring a little levity to ferent but despite those differ- the musketeers and we have ences they came together to That’s What I Like fun with it,” he said. “There’s fight against the forces that are 1 Bruno Mars a reason why the statement all interested in exploiting peo- Despacito for one and one for all reso- ple.” 2 Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee... nates now — folks of different “If you love the musketeers, backgrounds need to see how a little romance, swordplay, the Shape Of You much we do have in common, 3 play is fun, we took some lib- Ed Sheeran and strategize and create con- erty in adding some comedic tention and execute a world stuff and you will walk away Stay that we want to see.” with smile,” he said. 4 Zedd & Alessia Cara In this adaption, the thea- And the best part is that Something Just Like This tre plays up Dumas’ Caribbean show is free. The month-long 5 The Chainsmokers & Coldplay heritage in an admiring form showing is welcoming the fam- In this adaptation, the theatre pays homage to novelist Al- towards his background. ilies and kids to enjoy the tale exandre Dumas’ Caribbean ancestry, accoridng to the artis- I’m The One tic director. Jill Jones 6 “What we did was blend the The choice to make the DJ Khaled, Justin Bieber, Qavo... elements of the Diaspora, not showing free was intentional It Ain’t Me to be an imitation, but to have and a realistic opportunity for world,” said Jones. “Theater is abandon them.” 7 Kygo x Selena Gomez a Caribbean flavor to it and the community to just enjoy a a business but at end of the day “The Three Musketeers” at paying homage to that,” said summer show. I’m highly aware of the lim- Marcus Garvey Park [Madison Say You Won’t Let Go Jones. “I actually believe a lot of ited access that people of color Ave. between E. 120th and E. 8 James Arthur “We want folks to walk away drama and arts is creative have, and the last thing I want 124th streets in Harlem, (347) not just saying lighting and from is from one’s community to do is take very people who 688-6304, www.ctnyc.org]. July Believer the music great, but world and and one’s connection to the helped me in my career and 11–30, 8–10 pm. Free. 9 Imagine Dragons

Castle On The Hill 10 Ed Sheeran Arts fest Caribbean cultural links

Continued from Page 41 TOP 10 Continued from Page 41 and the Lucumí, and I was big fan,” said Karain Water, an influenced by these cultures,” ALBUMS artist and jewelry maker who links involves researching the said Hamilton. “Learning more began attending the festival religions of people of African about them has helped to define since the early 90s. descent and incorporating her my neo-African spiritual iden- Evolve Water and a friend set up understandings into choreogra- tity and movement.” 1 Imagine Dragons a booth to sell some of their phy, the university said. For Dominican Republic jewelry and artwork and even It said Hamilton’s perform- musician José Fermín, “The Grateful 2 tattoo some of the guests. And ance was inspired by her own similarities of the festive culture DJ Khaled even her gal pal’s children got experi- and carnival, MOSAIC in on the business with their Artist Karain Water with As- ences of the warmth 3 311 own crafts. sata Alexander at the Inter- ancestry, of the people, “They are upcoming artists national African Arts Festi- memory, and the com- Big Fish Theory as well and sold some of their val. Photo by Jason Speakman dreams munal and 4 Vince Staples art,” she said. “They had jew- and famil- joyful experi- elry trinkets made out of pipe ial roots, ence of music Purple Rain (Soundtrack) cleaners, and they were selling chance to take in the musi- as well as are what the 5 Prince And The Revolution post-cards that they drew.” cal performances and catch up the inter- Dominican OK Computer: OKNOTOK ’97-’17 She said that the festival’s with old friends. discipli- Republic and 6 Radiohead family atmosphere was a good “There were so many good nary Intro- New Orleans opportunity for encouraging performances this year and I duction to share.” Jarrell Hamilton, a graduate Moana children with an interest in the really enjoyed the music — it Musical Fermín 7 Soundtrack student in the Tulane School arts and provides them with a was a great day,” said Taeesha Cultures of Liberal Arts, performs her discussed the learning experience. Muhammad. “I’ve been coming of the Gulf traits that Melodrama own choreography during the “I like it very much because to the festival since I was child South merengue 8 Lorde Southern Regional Research it’s very family-oriented,” said and it’s like a reunion some- course, Center’s Caribbean Cultural shares with Trolls Water. “I grew up with this fes- times since I know many of the which she Heritage Month celebration. zydeco as an 9 Soundtrack tival and we bring our kids here vendors.” completed Tulane University example of because they are part of the Muhammad said a memo- last fall. the reach of Divide 10 next art generation that’s going rable moment for her at this During the course, Hamil- the Caribbean in the US Gulf Ed Sheeran to keep the festival going.” year’s festival was seeing so ton said she encountered imag- South. The four-day outdoor event many artists compared to the es that inspired her costume The New Orleans Center saw performances from bands previous festivals. design, and she studied the for the Gulf South supports Presented by and artist including British “As an artist it was nice to geography, history, music and researchers, culture-bearers and Dependency, Gary Nesta Pine see all of the different types of dance of this region, according community members through and The Love Generation Band, artwork — I usually see maybe to Tulane University. fellowships, community engage- wireless and Denroy Morgan. one or two sometimes, but it “As a child growing up in ment and the coordinate major For other longtime festival was nice to see all the art,” New Orleans, I learned about musical cultures of the Gulf goers, the event was another she said. the spiritual practices of Vodun South, Tulane University said.

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the new residents, as if scar- ing them away might bring his “A Ghost Story” wife back. Good (2 stars) Thus unfolds A Ghost Story, Rated R for brief profanity a pretentious speculation on and a disturbing image loss from the perspective of Running time: 87 min- the dearly departed. The tor- utes toise-paced production might Production Studio: Zero be best described as a series of Trans Fat Productions stark, shadowy tableaux, like Distributor: A24 an Edward Hopper painting come to life. The picture was written and directed by David Lowery By Kam Williams (Pete’s Dragon), and co-stars C (Casey Affleck) and M a couple of consummate thes- (Rooney Mara) are a nonde- pians in Oscar-winner Casey script young couple living in Affleck (for Manchester by the a modest ranch house in sub- Sea) and two-time nominee urban Texas. Nothing of note Rooney Mara (for Carol and transpires between the hap- The Girl with the Dragon Tat- pily-married lovebirds besides too). The pair’s considerable carnal canoodling interrupted Casey Allleck as C appears as a ghost in “A Ghost Story” directed by David Lowery. talents are underutilized, here, by things that go bump in the www.rottentomatoes.com since Casey’s hidden under a night. Halloween costume 90% of The next morning, bliss ters enter another dimension to take the most direct route. M mourns, oblivious of C’s the time, and Rooney’s char- turns to tragedy when he sud- when the ghost of C miracu- By the way, C’s flowing ethereal presence, despite his acter disappears about halfway denly passes away in a car lously stands up and walks out white linen covering (with a hovering over her obsessively. through the movie. crash at the mouth of their of the place under the white couple of eyeholes conven- He might be frustrated by his Though Casey is earnest in driveway. Grief-stricken M sheet covering the corpse. Like iently poked out) has some- inability to make contact. Or his attempt to convey a range is summoned to the morgue a homing pigeon, the disem- how been rendered invisible he might just want to pro- of emotions from under the where she only lingers long bodied spirit proceeds to make to the naked eye. This ghost tect. It’s hard to tell, since he sheet, ultimately, it’s the cin- enough to identify her hus- his way back to his humble is mute, so there’s no “Honey, never talks. Then, when she ematic equivalent of watching band’s body. abode, deliberately traipsing I’m home!” when he literally vacates the premises, he stays a little kid try to fight his way But as soon she leaves, mat- across a rolling, verdant field walks through the door. behind, and starts to spook out of a paper bag. Independent & Foreign Films

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Indian cricket captain Virat Kholi bats on the third day of the fi rst cricket test match between India and England in Rajkot, India, Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. Associated Press / Rafi q Maqbool, File Double blow for West Indies

By Azad Ali It was a double blow for West Indies cricket teams as both the senior West Indies men were humbled by India in the five-match One-Day Internation- als losing 3-1. At Sabina Park, Jamaica, while in the ICC Women’s World Cup in England, the women slumped to their fourth straight defeat by the same margin to end their interest in their tournament. West Indies men entered the final ODI on a high having defeated India in Continued on Page 46 SOCCER Simmons bids for coaching job

By Azad Ali Former West Indies coach Phil Sim- mons is among several contenders for FEVER the post of India’s coach. Simmons, 54, who has in recent months served as coaching consultant Jamaica’s Alvas Powell dribbles the ball during a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match against Curacao in to Afghanistan, joins the likes of Indian San Diego, Sunday, July 9, 2017. Associated Press / Gregory Bull Ravi Shastri and Virender Sehwag along with Australian Tom Moody and Cricket West Indies’ former director of cricket, CONCACAF Gold Cup opening a hit among soccer lovers Englishman Richard Pybus in the race for the highly regarded position. Simmons applied during the sec- By Patrick Horne the country, including the millions expansion viability. ond round of applications which was The great thing about the CON- of expatiates from countries around Another great benefit of the CON- initiated by the sudden resignation of CACAF Gold Cup biennial tourna- the world, and in this situation, par- CACAF Gold Cup is the opportuni- incumbent Anil Kumble. ments is the showcasing of live, ticularly fans from Central America ties for player development as young Kumble whose one-year contract was quality soccer throughout the USA, and the Caribbean, who will see their MLS players represent their nation- up for renewal, resigned prior to the which means firsthand exposure of national teams on display. Also, very al teams. As the 2017 CONCACAF start of India’s ongoing tour of the Car- the excitement and vigor of the game importantly, it gives the U. S. pro- Gold Cup competition for regional ibbean. to millions of soccer lovers across fessional league, MLS, a preview for Continued on Page 46 Continued on Page 46 BQ Caribbean Life, July 14–July 20, 2017 45 Double blow for West Indies

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the fourth game five days ago in Anti- gua. The first game at the Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain was aban- doned because of rain. The regional team surprisingly won the third match in Antigua by 11 runs in a low scoring game. Captain Virat Kholi smashed a cen- tury (111) not out to give India victory in the final game at Sabina Park. It was tough going for the regional men’s team when they chose to bat first on a good pitch as they only managed to score 205 off their 50 overs. The West Indies had earlier failed to capitalize on a strong start as their middle-order batting collapsed yet again and could muster a disappoint- ing 205 for nine off their 50 overs. The dependable Shai Hope scored 51 of 98 balls, while his older brother Kyle chipped in with 46 off 50 deliv- eries. The century was Kholi’s 28th in ODIs and a record 18th in run chases. He struck 12 fours and two sixes in a 115-ball knock and added 122 in an unbroken third wicket stand with Dinesh Karthik, who scored an unbeaten 50 from 52 deliveries. West Indies Women, meanwhile continued at the bottom without a El Salvador goalkeeper Benji Villalobos, left, punches the ball during a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match against point and ended their hope of making the final four. Mexico in San Diego, Sunday, July 9, 2017. Associated Press / Gregory Bull After being sent into bat by New Zealand, the Caribbean side was all out for 150 off 43 overs at the Somer- SOCCER FEVER TAKES OVER THE US set County Ground in Taunton.

Continued from Page 45 they waved the blue and white national the ball over the goal line at the 71st supremacy among nations from Cen- flags from every corner of the stadium; minute to narrow the lead to a goal, 3-2; Simmons tral America, the Caribbean and North not to be outdone, the Costa Ricans but the teenage sensation from Canada, America unfolded last weekend, Friday, had their say as they countered with Alphonso Davies, who also plays for the July 7, quality soccer came to three chants of “Costa Rica, “Costa Rica”, Vancouver Whitecaps of MLS, scored United States cities, and by tourna- Costa Rica” as blue and red flags swirled his second goal on the night in the 86th ment’s end on July 26, fans in 14 United in the warm stadium air. The frenzied from a breakaway, as he beat the on- States cities and millions more on tel- atmosphere continued throughout the rushing French goalkeeper, Donovan evision would have experienced the fer- match, peaking at near misses and Leon, to secure the win for Canada. vor and creativity of the game. Also, 51 disputed referees calls and rising to Davies is the talk of the tournament players from 18 MLS teams would have a tremendous crescendo when Costa so far; at 16 years old, he is the youngest represented their countries, with an Rica’s Marco Urena scored the only goal player to score in Gold Cup history and eye for playing in the 2018 World Cup of the game in the 39th minute off an the first player, worldwide, born after in Russia. assist from Rodney Wallace; the two 2000 to score in a full international The excitement began at a sold out, MLS players connected for the Costa game. Davies, of Nigerian descent, is 30,000 capacity Red Bull Arena (Har- Rica victory. Urena plays for the San also the youngest Canadian to score for Former West Indies’ head coach rison, NJ) on Friday night with a Group Jose Earthquakes and Wallace for local the national team. MLS players scored Phil Simmons. A double header when Canada defeated team, New York City FC. The defeat for seven of the 17 goals scored in all the Associated Press / Arnulfo Franco, File debutants French Guiana, 4-2, and in Honduras was harsh since it was the weekend games. the nightcap, amidst a deafening and better team for most of the game. In other opening weekend contests, Continued from Page 45 electric atmosphere created by fans, The Canada-French Guiana game witnessed by sell-out crowds, Group B Costa Rica got past Honduras in a mas- had its moments as well. As the more play saw the USA and Panama played to Kumble stood down citing an terful game as both teams, inspired by experienced Canadians forge ahead, a 1-1 draw, while Martinique defeated “untenable” relationship with Cap- their supporters, played one of the most 3-0, in the 60th minute, it seemed that Nicaragua, 2-0, both games at Nissan tain Virat Kholi. exciting Gold Cup games. the French were out of it, but a brief Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. In Simmons spent just over a year The excitement started well before shower gave the Frenchmen life as the Group C at Qualcomm Stadium in San in charge of the West Indies, during Honduras and Costa Rica took the field debutants scored twice in three min- Diego, Mexico topped El Salvador, 3-1, that time he led them to the Twen- to renew their on-going Central Ameri- utes when Roy Contout connected with and Jamaican bettered Curacao, 2-0. A ty20 World Cup title in India. can rivalry. Thousands of Hondurans a wonderful header off a corner kick in good CONCACAF Gold Cup opening for He also spent several years over- started their deafening chants of “Hon- the 69th minute and Sloan Privat, in soccer fans throughout the country and seeing the Ireland and Zimbabwe duras, “Honduras”, “Honduras” while a crowded Canadian goal area, poked the MLS and its players. teams.

46 Caribbean Life, July 14–July 20, 2017 BQ Run the world: Clara Barton grad ready for next challenge

By Laura Amato the 110-meter hurdles. Griffiths, who was born in He’s got his sights set on Griffiths set the citywide Jamaica but moved to East New the finish line — and he’ll race standard in hurdles during his York when he was just 6 years anyone to get there. career, but he’s quick to point old, has his sights set on inter- Clara Barton grad Ronaldo out that distance running — national competition. He ran Griffiths has been running for not hurdling — was his first in the Caribbean Free Trade as long as he can remember. track and field choice. Association Games in Jamai- Now, the award-winning hur- “I was a distance runner, but ca this past March, posting a dler is anxious to take the next I saw the hurdles and it looked 51.92 finish in the 400-meter step — onto the track at Missis- fun and I wanted to do it,” he hurdles. That time shattered sippi State University. said. “We started with some the previous record by a Public “When I put up the times lower heights until we got up Schools Athletic League runner that I have, I’m confident,” said to the competitive ones and — Boys & Girls High School Griffiths, who won the Win- then I progressed throughout sprinter Frank Mensah’s 52.58 gate Award in boys outdoor my middle school years and finish in 1992, and, Griffifths track last month. “The first took it serious in high school.” hopes, opened the eyes of the time I ran [the hurdles in 52 Griffiths began competing international track and field seconds], I was kind of stunned in the 400-meter hurdles as community to his talents. because I was only a fresh- a freshman — picking up a “That was a good debut inter- man. My first thought was, just city championship award with nationally,” he said of his 51.92 imagine what I can do when I a 53.28 finish that outdoor sea- time. “It showed a lot of people get to my senior year.” son — and discovered he could that I can do good stuff on the Griffiths was nothing short combine his love of distance track, even though I’m from of unstoppable throughout his with his natural ability for the city. A lot of people don’t Outrunning the competition: Former Clara Barton track star high-school career. He racked sprinting in a single event. expect that [from New York City Ronaldo Griffi ths, pictured with his mother Natalee Doyley, up victories in the 400-meter “I took my distance tech- athletes].” wrapped up his high-school career with a Wingate Award hurdles this spring, posting nique and my hurdling tech- Griffiths is keeping his last month. Photo by Robert Cole first-place finishes at both the nique … and kind of combined options — hopeful he’ll be city championship and the them together,” he said. “I just Olympic-bound in 2020 — but “I don’t know how far I can ask where all this determination Mayor’s Cup tournaments, and figured out that was the perfect first, he’s ready to take on col- go,” he said. “This is just the comes from, and who knows? I also picking up a city title in race for me.” legiate competition. beginning. My parents always just want to keep running.” 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.

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BQ Caribbean Life, July 14–July 20, 2017 47 ‘Enact change through action’ says Sen. Persaud

By Tangerine Clarke who thanked CEO of Rhythm court Justice, Civil Court of NYS Sen. Roxanne J. Per- Nation Entertainment, Dim- the City of New, Hon. Bar- saud, called on guests at her ple Willabus, for hosting that bara Atherly, consul general recent fundraising brunch, to brunch. The politician remind- of Guyana to New York, and get involved in their commu- ed friends that Willabus was a Alan Maisel, council member nity to affect change. “People great help in her senate office (D) District 46, Brooklyn — should not sit back in their campaign efforts. the event was just one of such homes and say ‘I can’t affect “We always ask people to fundraising initiatives the poli- change,’ unless they join their help us because this is a way tician said is welcomed, but at block association, community for us to continue our work all times, be organized though board, or become familiar with in the community. Campaign- her campaign manager, Amar their local precinct, urged the ing does not come cheap,” she Dyal. lawmaker. added. Persaud can be contacted The Democrat, whose 19th Senator Roxanne J. Persaud, through her website www.rox- Senate District encompasses who supports “Raise the Age” annepersaud.com or by mes- parts of Canarsie, East New and any initiative that would saging [email protected] York, Brownsville, Mill Basin, enable young people to create since all donations and fund- NYS Sen. Roxanne J. Persaud, Acting Supreme Court Jus- and Sheepshead Bay, Ber- positive change, stating, “If we raising events are vetted. tice Ingrid Joseph, and Guyana Consul General to New York, gen, told a wide-cross-section say that we care about the next She encouraged guests Hon. Barbara Atherly. Photo by Tangerine Clarke of Caribbean nationals, and generation then we must make including Sherif Fraser, dis- district residents, that Kings a distinctive, commitment to trict manager CBC 17 Brook- Sen. Persaud, since the youth younger children also give Plaza is a fitting example of ensure our policies for young lyn, Consuelo Mallafre Melen- is actively involved in her com- back to their community. Even how change could come about people are not only transforma- dez “Connie” candidate for munity. She is a member of though they are not eligible through action, after the com- tive but sustainable,” - brought judge, Kings County Civil Thomas Jefferson Club, and the to vote, they should be aware munity advocated for the years- attention to the dysfunctional Court, Pastor Ellsworth Ches- Civic Association of Brooklyn. of what’s taking place in their old shopping center to conform politics in Washington. ter, and friends alike to also “Since starting (RNE) back community, and should have to the community’s growing “We see what is happening support community businesses in Guyana 21 years ago, and a voice.” development. in Washington so it’s really such as Nick’s Lobster House, now hosting events in New Willabus added that the The sunny spring day, and important, that we do the work and thanked everyone for their York, it is important to be Rhythm Nation brand wanted the backdrop of Mill Basin lake on the ground, and make sure support. active in your community, and to host the fundraising brunch off family owned restaurant the community is informed, Dimple Willabus said it I include my children in activi- to show other residents they Nick’s Lobster House on Flat- so they get the services they was her 10-year-old daughter, ties that would benefit them could also rally for an elected bush, were perfect for donors need.” Anaya Willabus who suggest- and their community, as well,” official who is working hard to relax, eat, and talk politics, Attended by Hon. Justice ed Rhythm Nation Entertain- said the CEO. in the community on behalf of while supporting the senator Ingrid Joseph, acting supreme ment (RNE) host the event for “Anaya wants to make sure citizens.

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