FREE www.caribbeanlifenews.com BROOKLYN/STATEN ISLAND EDITIONTRADEJuly 22-28, 2016 WAR TRUCE CaribFest in South Jersey Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago Educator Dr. Bernadine Gordon, whose parents hail from Cat Island in the Baha- mas, poses for our camera, adorned in full Junkanoo carnival costume. See story on page 14. move to sort out problems Photo by Nelson A. King By Bert Wilkinson ca that it has forced Trinidadian For years Jamaica and Trini- Prime Minister Keith Rowley to dad have had serious differ- spend a full week in Jamaica City Council passes Williams’ Use of Force bill ences over how free trade in assuring islanders that all will the single trading market is be well after he returns home. By Nelson A. King life offenses. death of Eric Garner in 2014. supposed to work with Jamaica At center of the latest reason New York City Council last The bill, known as Intro. Garner died on July 17, 2014 mostly always accusing Trini- for a quarrel between two of Thursday passed Council Mem- 606, was overwhelmingly in Staten Island after a police dad of unfair trading competi- the more influential members ber Jumaane Williams’ Use of passed in the City Council by officer placed him in a choke- tion. of the 15-nation group is the Force bill that requires that a vote of 40-4. hold, while arresting him for But in recent months, the growing feeling in Kingston the New York Police Depart- Williams, deputy leader and selling cigarettes. issue has boiled over for a very that immigration and govern- ment (NYPD) issue quarterly representative for the 45th “I wanted more information different reason — a reason so ment officials in Trinidad are so reports on the use of force and Council District in Brooklyn. from the police department bizarre says government and biased against ordinary Jamai- their relationship to quality of introduced Intro. 606 after the Continued on Page 6 private sector officials in Jamai- Continued on Page 6 e Brooklyn Elder e Serve Th ly And Adu W lt nity In A Comfortable, Compas
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By Nelson A. King As the world on Monday celebrated Nelson Mandela International Day, a Grenadian American legislator here has paid tribute to the late South African president whom he said had an “unwa- Clive Atwell. vering devotion for human rights, peace and social justice.” New York City Council Member Jumaane Williams said that Mandela’s devotion was not only to those within Prayer and his own nation but for all people around the globe. “In celebrating Nelson Mandela International Day, we want to recog- funds for nize a political pioneer, who fought effortlessly to encourage people to pledge their time and effort in restor- ing and rebuilding their communities,” boxer said Williams, representative for the predominantly Caribbean 45th Council District in Brooklyn. By Tangerine Clarke “Nelson Mandela’s legacy serves as Prizefighter Clive Atwell knelt inspiration to those who follow in his before the altar of Safe Harbor footsteps, and is a true testament for Ministries in Jamaica, Queens last what he set to accomplish – equality for Sunday, July 17, as Pastor Jean all,” added Williams, deputy leader and Kissoon placed her hands on his co-chair of the New York City Council’s head and prayed for his recovery, Task Force to Combat Gun Violence. saying because of God’s grace, the He noted that, during Mandela’s cam- boxer my not have to undergo the paign for peace and equality, Mandela urgent surgery he said he urgently also known as Madiba (used as a sign of needs. respect and endearment) received over Atwell, himself a preacher in 250 merits, including the Noble Peace his rural Agricola village church Prize in 1993 “for his continued efforts in Guyana, is not only in need of in terminating apartheid.” much prayer, he is also keeping Williams said Mandela had chal- the faith that he would reach his lenged people to use their knowledge financial goal of $25,000, neces- and education to battle prejudice, rac- Council Member Jumaane Williams hosts a town hall meeting in East Flat- sary for his second brain surgery. ism, violence and human suffering. bush with Mayor de Blasio to discuss gun violence. NYC Council / John McCarten To this end, humanitarian, and “It deepens me with sadness that businessman Tony Singh who read we are still battling some of the same – Williams said it is his “sincere hope low his guiding example in efforts to a Caribbean Life article written by troubles that he fought to overcome,” that we start to carry forward Mandela’s build a better world for all. this reporter, invited the fighter Williams said. “But what’s more dis- ideology of unity so that his mission “Nelson Mandela International Day to church to pray, and to help the heartening is the widespread epidemic remains prolific. is an opportunity to reflect on the life Guyanese hero. that we are being confronted with now, “I call on everyone to adopt the spirit and work of a legend who embodied the Singh teamed up with Pastor which is the senseless killings of Black of love, and not see the injustices being highest values of the United Nations,” Jean Kissoon who blessed Atwell and Brown men at the hands of police committed against Black and Brown said UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan at the morning service of heal- officers. communities, as a reason to retaliate or Eliasson at a meeting of the General ing, after which, Singh donated “We are also confronted with the spread hate,” he said. Assembly at UN Headquarters in New a check for $1,000.00, and then harm we inflict on our own communi- At the same time, Williams said his York to mark the Day, which is observed passed around a collection plate ties,” he added, stating that, over the “heart goes out to the five officers in annually on July 18. that added an extra $450.00, to weekend, there were two shootings in Dallas, Texas and the three officers in “Today, we remember a man of quiet help the champ on his way to his district. Baton Rouge, who lost their lives,” in dignity and towering achievement who recovery. Williams said these incidents of gun recent shootings. worked tirelessly for peace and human Singh told the congregation that violence “speak to the gun violence “Targeting and attacking police offic- dignity,” he added, delivering the mes- he had never met the boxer before, epidemic that is spreading across the ers is not the answer,” he said. “We can sage on behalf of UN Secretary-Gen- but was touched by his plight. country, and infiltrating our neighbor- all agree that now is not the time to eral Ban Ki-moon, who is currently in “I immediately called Tan- hoods. lose faith in change; but, instead, we South Africa for the International AIDS gerine, after reading her story, “We cannot in good conscience con- should continue to mirror Mandela’s Conference and who marked the Day in and inquired how I could support demn injustices inflicted on the com- perseverance, and celebrate a hero by Durban. Mr. Atwell, because when people munity without also taking a hard look continuing the efforts in being great The UN Deputy Secretary-General are in desperate need we must at what we can do ourselves to strength- humanitarians.” emphasized that, as the UN sets out show kindness, and I wanted to be en our neighborhoods and stop blood- United Nations officials and UN Peace to implement the newly adopted 2030 first to help him with his medi- shed,” Williams said. Ambassador Stevie Wonder on Monday Agenda for Sustainable Development, cal expenses,” said the founder of With the recent killings of two Black paid tribute to the South African activ- Member States should seek to con- Calvary’s Mission Food Pantry, in men by police — Alton Sterling in ist and peacemaker’s tireless efforts to tinue building on Mandela’s legacy of Queens. Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Philando end intolerance and injustice, calling selflessness and deep sense of shared Continued on page 12 Castile of Falcon Heights, Minnesota on the international community to fol- purpose.
BQ Caribbean Life, July 22-28, 2016 3 Updated daily at www.caribbeanlifenews.com CARIBBEAN ROUNDUP THE NEWS FROM BACK HOME
Antigua Grenada Permanent Secretary in the Ministry Grenada has called for a wider of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Colin approach to battle the mosquito-borne Murdoch said that the Caribbean Com- Zika virus. munity (CARICOM) has yet to agree Health Minister on a policy that will enable a skilled Nicholas Steele said an national to travel with a spouse, child, increase in suspected or other dependent to the respective and confirmed cases of territories. the virus, the situation He said while there is an agree- is challenging. ment on the free movement of skilled He has called for an emergency nationals, there is no meeting of health ministers to discuss arrangement or under- the situation, saying the matter is big- standing about contin- ger than any one country can handle gent rights. regionally. Ambassador Mur- To date there has been nine con- doch said no person firmed cases of Zika in Grenada while coming to Antigua & Barbuda from 30 are suspected. any CARICOM country has any right to The health minister said that based bring any dependent. on scientific evidence, the re-emer- He stated that these issues are under gence of mosquito-borne diseases such discussion at CARICOM and there is to as Zika, yellow fever and chikungun- be a protocol on contingent rights, but ya are direct consequence of climate these are not yet agreed. change. The ambassador noted that discus- Over the past few weeks, doctors at sions are also going on as to who can be several health facilities have reported classified as a dependent. an increase in persons with symp- He also pointed to another glitch toms of chikungunya and Zika on the within the free regime as it relates to island. the categories of persons allowed to move freely. Guyana According to Murdoch, there are Guyana has vowed to save two mil- about 11 categories of skilled nation- lion hectares (4.9 million acres) of for- als who are authorized to move freely ested land so it can comply with inter- within the CARICOM single market. national conservation treaties. But he said, not all member states This was disclosed by Natural have signed off on all 11, thus creating a Resources Minister kind of “confusion” within the system. Raphael Trotman who said Cabinet took a Barbados decision to preserve Secretary General of the Caribbean CARICOM travel forests that will ensure Tourism Organization (CTO) Hugh that Guyana complies with the Unit- Riley said Barbados and the rest of the Colin Murdoch, of Antingua & Barbuda, listens to remarks during the ed Nations Convention on Biological Caribbean remain safe for tourists. closing press conference of the Eighth FTAA talks in Miami, Thursday, Diversity and conserve 17 percent of its He said safety and Nov. 20, 2003. LUIS M. ALVAREZ land by 2020. security remained Trotman said that 8.3 percent of an area that official Guyana’s land is conserved now and were always focused “When you look around of some of will be the third time the event will be another two million hectares would on addressing, adding what is happening around the world, it held in Barbados following successful bring the percentage of protected land that the region was “still to see by the might not shock you to know that the staging in 2000 and 2010. to 17 percent. people who send our visitors here to be Caribbean is seen as a place to come Riley said among other topics to be In 2009, Norway promised to give a safer place.” to and relax,” when he announced that discussed at the high level three-day Guyana a US$250 million grant to Riley said there is no crime free place Barbados would host the State of the conference are issues relating to secu- encourage it to protect its rainforests. on the planet, so there are always going Industry Conference at the Hilton Bar- rity, the aviation industry, religious Guyana lost US$20 million of that to be efforts to make sure the borders bados Resort from Sept. 14-16. tourism, emerging markets and the are secure. The CTO secretary general said this menacing Sargassum weed. Continued on Page 17
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BQ Caribbean Life, July 22-28, 2016 5 Jamaica, Trinidad Council passes Use of Force bill & Tobago move to Continued from page 1 such officer was on duty; and the outcome of any departmental charges on the use of force when it comes to brought against such officer resolve issues offenses such as those alleged to have Intro. 0824, sponsored by Council been committed by Mr. Garner,” Wil- Member Deborah Rose, requires the Continued from page 1 liams said. “This bill will shed light on NYPD to post an annual report of the can folk that there are either harassed the basis for police officers approach- total number and percentage of offic- at ports of entry or denied landing ing, or engaging in a police interaction ers in each precinct that have two or altogether. with a New Yorker.” more substantiated Civilian Complaint Earlier this year, Trinidadian author- Intro. 606 was passed alongside two Review Board complaints in the last ities turned away a group of more than other bills that address use of force three calendar years; have been the 12 Jamaicans, most of them women, incidents in the police department. subject of an Internal Affairs Bureau saying they have given insufficient rea- Intro. 539, sponsored by Council investigation that resulted in a sus- sons for visiting the island. Member Rory Lancman, requires the pension in the last five years; and used The incident sparked a furor in NYPD to provide a quarterly report on excessive force in the last three years. Jamaica with the umbrella Private Sec- Trinidad & Tobago PM Dr. Keith Row- the number of use of force incidents “When combined with legislation tor Commission jumping to the side of ley. www.news.gov.tt disaggregated by type of force used, by Council Members Lancman and those rejected and saying that the time precinct or unit of the officer that used Rose, we’ll get further information on had come to boycott export products minister back in September, the con- force, and whether the officer was on overall use of force, along with addi- from Trinidad. stant negative barrage against the or off duty when the force was used. tional reporting on the location of Weeks after that, Jamaica formally island and its peoples was just too In addition, the bill would require officers, who have received the highest placed the issue of unfair trade and much to bear, so he decided to make a the department to report on the number of civilian complaints,” Wil- impediments to free travel within the full official visit to Jamaica, complete number of injuries to an officer or liams said. region on the plate of the trade minis- with a red carpet welcome, a 21-gun civilian resulting from a police and “We will also be able to identify ters conference and later took it to the salute and all the pomp and ceremonies civilian interaction involving a use officers who are frequently named in just-concluded regional leaders summit associated with a visiting head of state of force incident, and the severity of civil action lawsuits because of alleged in Guyana, taking up significant por- or government. those injuries. police brutality,” he added. tions of debate time at the meeting. By mid week, tensions had clearly The NYPD would also be required to “It is my hope that as we move Jamaican government officials say died down after Rowley and Trinidadian annually provide a report on the uses toward improved police-community they think they have detected a pattern delegation members had held several of force found to be excessive by the relations, the data gleaned from these against Jamaicans and decided that the rounds of talks with Jamaican govern- department. new reports will help us understand time had come to do something about ment and private sector officials, deal- Williams said these excessive uses overall use of force guidelines, includ- it, joining in stinging criticism against ing with the trade and immigration of force would be disaggregated by ing their relation to quality of life Port of Spain, the Trinidad & Tobago issues. Smiles, platitudes and hand- type of force used, including whether offenses, and open up opportunities capital. shakes replaced the stinging rhetoric of a firearm was used; precinct to which to deescalate altercations where at all For Rowley who was elected prime recent weeks. such officer was assigned; whether possible,” Williams continued.
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BQ Caribbean Life, July 22-28, 2016 7 Rastafarians celebrate ‘one love’ to Selassie I
By Vinette K. Pryce sway for braggadocio there. July 23 marks the 124th For the 50th anniversary of anniversary of the birth of the historic four-day visit, the Ethiopian Emperor Haile king’s grandson Prince Ermias Selassie 1, the spiritual leader Sahle Selassie returned to the of the Rastafarian movement. Caribbean island that poured And while the date will be royally an immeasurable wel- recalled with reverence and come even the king had not acknowledgement by many imagined. throughout the world, the Greeted by Olivia “Babsy” Black king from the east who Grange, minister of culture distinguished his native Ethio- and Mike Henry, the long- pia by alluding enslavement of est serving Parliamentarian his people from Italian powers in the cabinet with 30 years and in the process fomented of unbroken service to gov- African pride has been regaled ernment, an equally imposing through all 2016 seasons. reception — but not quite Earlier this spring, Jamaica as overwhelming a welcome recalled the April 21, 1966 party as the one his grand- visit of the revered Rastafar- father received – the prince ian messiah with island-wide witnessed thousands that commemoration of the histor- converged on the Kingston ic journey to the Caribbean. airport this past spring. Now known as Grounation Invited by the government, Day — (because it was the the prince retraced his grand- 1st time an African king had father’s footsteps and was touched ground in Jamaica) -- regaled by multitudes on the the date marked a significant island. milestone for the Rastafarian This fall, on Nov. 5, the 86th Prince Ermias arrives in Jamaica in 2016. Rebekah Kebede movement. The visit mani- anniversary of the coronation fested 36 years after HIM’s of the king will be held at the ophile banquet will continue David Hinds, Steel Pulse lead guests honored in tribute to coronation but that an Afri- Golden Terrace, 120-23 Atlan- the all-season honor of the singer were recipients of pres- the Rastafarian nation. can king would visit the tiny, tic Ave. in Queens. Hosted revered African monarch. tigious awards presented to For more information, log independent nation also held by Darc Foundation, an Ethi- Last year Sister Carol and distinguished and ceremonial onto www.darcfoundation.org VASCULAR, VEIN AND HEART CENTER
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B Caribbean Life, July 22-28, 2016 9 OP-EDS US elections cry out for reform! By John Scales Avery will bring profit to enormous cor- (i.e. the number involved in secret protect public lands and parks, dangerous too, since her record COPENHAGEN, July 14, 2016 porations, or satisfy the wishes of operations in the US) is now as the Republicans proposed putting shows that she is in favour of (IPS) - As many observers around powerful lobbies. large as the entire population of them on sale or otherwise priva- war. the world have pointed out, the Governmental secrecy occurs Norway. tizing them” At present, U.S. policy risks United States is no longer a true in many nations, but in the Unit- Furthermore, trade deals. “When 74 percent of Ameri- an all-destroying thermonuclear democracy. It is an oligarchy. ed States it has assumed huge which threaten both the global cans favored ending subsidies to war by provoking both Russia The U.S. government ignores proportions. environment and the jobs of mil- big oil, Congress retained most and China. This would continue the safety, wishes and needs of As Edward Snowden’s revela- lions of American citizens, have of them.” under Clinton. the majority of its citizens, and tions have shown, the number been negotiated in secret. If peo- “When 70 percent of Ameri- How can we get money out instead makes decisions which of people with security clearance ple have no knowledge of what cans said climate change should of our elections? How can we their government is doing, how be a high priority, Congress took restore democracy? The reversal can they exert the control that no action.“ of Citizens United would be a vital the word democracy implies? Atcheson gives a number of first step. It is ironic that the United other examples. Read his full arti- Other steps could be de-lelgiti- States justifies aggressive wars cle. mising lobbies, and a law to make for regime change by saying that According to a recent poll, 91 networks give equal free broad- Founded 1990 • Published by Community News Group it is “bringing democracy” to var- per cent of American citizens are casting time to all major candi- Corporate Headquarters: One Metrotech Center North, Suite 1001, Brooklyn, NY 11201 ious countries. In fact, its own dissatisfied with their electoral dates. CEO: Les Goodstein government is not a democracy. system. Its faults have become In 2016 voters are faced with PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER: Jennifer Goodstein Author John Atcheson has glaringly apparent this year, a dilemma. Very many of them ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: Ralph D’Onofrio given the following examples of when the presumptive candidates would like to vote for Bernie Sand- EDITOR EMERITUS: Kenton Kirby the fact that the will of American for the two major parties, Hillary ers, but they are afraid that if they ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Kevin Williams citizens no longer influences the Clinton and Donald Trump, are do so, Trump will be elected. Contributing Writers: Azad Ali, Roderick J. Broome, Fabian Burrell, Tangerine Clarke, decisions of their government: both heartily disliked by most of There is, in fact a simple voting Robert Elkin, Patrick Horne, Nelson King, Donna Lamb, Tequila Minsky, Vinette K. Pryce, “When 91 percent wanted to the voters. system in which such a dilemma George H. Whyte, Bert Wilkinson, Lloyd Kam Williams strengthen rules on clean air The most dangerous feature of would not occur: ranked choice GENERAL INFORMATION (718) 260-2500 and protection of drinking water, Trump’s candidacy is his denial voting. This newspaper is not responsible for typographical errors in ads beyond the cost of the space oc- cupied by the error. All rights reserved. Copyright© 2015 by Courier-Life, Inc., publishers. Caribbean Congress, led by the Republican of climate change. If he should The statements and views men- Life is protected by Federal copyright law. Each issue of Caribbean Life is registered with the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. The Caribbean Life, its advertisements, articles and photographs, may majority, proposed to weaken be elected, all hope of avoiding tioned in this article are those of not be reproduced, either in whole or part, without permission in writing from the publisher except brief portions for purposes of review or commentary consistent with the law. them.” catastrophic climate change may the author and do not necessarily “When 90 percent wanted to be lost. But Hillary Clinton is represent those of IPS.
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10 Caribbean Life, July 22-28, 2016 BQ Celebrating Jean-Michel Basquiat’s life and work By Tequila Minsky his urban American experi- A non-descript two-story ence with his African-Carib- building in NoHo, the area bean heritage. He first achieved between the East and West notoriety as part of the graf- Village, is covered with paste fiti duo SAMO. By the 1980s and stencil art. An anomaly he was exhibiting his work, a to a gentrifying East Village, mixture of text, abstraction, this building at 57 Great Jones figures, and historical informa- Streets, a symbol of a bygone tion mixed with social com- At the plaque unveiling Ayanna Legros said of Basquiat, The plaque at 57 Great Jones “He pushed boundaries and it made (some) people uncom- era, was the site where painter, Street (near Broadway / mentary. Basquiat died of a collagist and musician Jean- heroin overdose at the age of fortable. He fi gured out how to navigate an art world that Lafayette) is installed at the wasn’t prepared for his messages.” Photos by Tequila Minsky Michel Basquiat lived and cre- site where Jean-Michel Bas- 27. ated work for five years until quiat created art and lived. In 2005, the Brooklyn Muse- his death in 1988. um mounted a major exhibi- Basquiat an alchemist whose himself one of the most recog- Last week, the Greenwich language that defied charac- tion of his work and in 2015, talent was the transformation nized American painters of the Village Society for Historic terization.” the Museum exhibited the of materials. century.” Preservation (GVSHP) honored The artist joins other crea- artist’s notebooks filled with Ayanna Legros reminded Haitian-American Legros, Basquiat by installing a histor- tives who lived or worked in poetry fragments, wordplay, those at the dedication that along with her graduate stud- ic plaque at the doorway of the this part of Manhattan and are sketches, and personal obser- Basquiat created more than ies at NYU, immersed herself site of his work / residence. likewise recognized. Writer vations ranging from street life 2,000 images with subject mat- in the life and impact of Jean- The Jean Michel-Basqui- James Baldwin — his home, and popular culture to themes ters of slavery, colonialism, Michel Basquiat and co-found- at (1960-1988) plaque reads: and dancer and teacher Martha of race, class, and world his- rape, religion, gender and the ed the Basquiat Still Fly at 55 “From 1983 to 1988 renowned Graham, her rehearsal space tory. Diaspora. “He pushed bounda- Project, dedicated to explore artist Jean Michel-Basquiat was in the Village, are also In May of this year, an ries and it made (some) people the artist’s life, legacy and the lived and worked here, a former honored through the historic untitled painting by Basquiat uncomfortable,” she said. “This impact on African Diasporic stable owned by friend and plaque program, co-sponsored broke the artist’s world auction plaque serves as a reminder communities across the globe. mentor Andy Warhol. Baquiat’s by GVSHP and Two Boots. record and sold for $57.3 mil- for us to think about legacy. She concluded in her paintings and other work chal- Basquiat was the son of a lion at Christie’s. Basquiat was aware that he remarks, “He figured out how lenged established notions of Haitian father and a Puerto At the plaque unveiling last lived in a world of contradic- to navigate an art world that high and low art, race and Rican mother. This innovative week, the artist’s friend from tions that operate on preju- wasn’t prepared for his mes- class, while forging a visionary artist born in Brooklyn melded that era Michael Holman called dices. He managed to make sages.”
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By Azad Ali led review panel should Antigua and Jamaica to St. Vincent and the be accepted in its entirety push the way forward. Grenadines Prime Minis- — a move that was sub- He said two legal opin- ter Dr. Ralph Gonsalves sequently opposed by the ions were sought on the has been appointed to WICB. WICB issue — one from chair the CARICOM com- He said there were two the CARICOM secretariat mittee to look into the committees — one on and the other from an West Indies Cricket Board governance and anoth- independent senior coun- (WICB) issue of govern- er on governance and sel, who advised that “we ance and reform. reform. cannot force the West This was disclosed The T&T prime minis- Indies Cricket Board to by Trinidad and Tobago ter said Grenada’s Prime cooperate.” Prime Minister Dr. Keith Minister Dr. Keith Mitch- But, he said, there was Rowley at a news confer- ell who headed the com- never any intention to do ence at the VIP lounge at mittee on reform has so, adding that the inten- Piarco International Air- retired from the position. tion was that the board, port after his arrival from Rowley said the heads in the face of the Bar- a CARICOM meeting in of government agreed riteau panel’s findings, Have a party to Guyana recently. to the merging of both would have done like the Rowley said at the last committees to treat with Australian authorities did CARICOM meeting, there all aspects of West Indies and allow an arrange- was consensus from the cricket to be chaired by ment to be put in place heads that the report of Gonsalves and with des- for an interim structure remember at Sirico’s the Dr Eudine Barriteau- ignated members from to be established.
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B Caribbean Life, July 22-28, 2016 13 South Jersey Caribbean fest celebrates 16th anniversary
By Nelson A. King tion, health screenings, costumes, adding to “island The South Jersey Carib- Caribbean food vendors and atmosphere”, according to bean Cultural and Develop- gives-away. SJCCDO president and fes- ment Organization (SJC- The event, adjacent to the tival coordinator Kylla Her- CDO) recently celebrated its Adventure Aquarium and the bert. 16th Annual South Jersey Susquehanna Bank Center, Masquerader Dr. Berna- Caribbean Festival at Wig- attracted international and dine Gordon, whose parents gins Park at the Camden local artistes, who enwrapped came from Cat Island in the waterfront, across from Phil- attendees with energetic cul- Bahamas, said she attends adelphia. tural dance and musical per- the event annually “and The free cultural event, formances on the huge Wig- dance.” on July 9, showcased Carib- gins Park concert stage. “I honor my father [Bar- bean art, music, food and Artistes included interna- tholomew “Broad” Brown] by dance, encompassing diverse tional recording artist Vin- doing this,” the Lindenwold, aspects of the Caribbean, centian Curtis C; Dance4Ev- NJ educator, adorned in a including limbo and salsa er Dance Company; Jay Live; full Junkanoo carnival cos- dancers, and steel drum, Living Image; Soca Fitness; tume, told Caribbean Life. reggae and calypso / soca Universal Dance & Drum “It’s [festival] diverse, music. Ensemble; Verse Mega; Ras which I appreciate,” added The multi-cultural fam- Professor; El Feco; and Baha- Dr. Gordon, while swaying to ily event attracted Caribbean mas Potcakes Junkanoo. the beat of the Philadelphia and other nationals from Performers also comprised Pan Stars Steel Orchestra. the New Jersey, Philadelphia martial arts demonstration “Everybody comes from dif- Philadelphia Pan Stars Steel Orchestra bangs out Caribbean and New York regions, with by Dan Jennings; Caribbean ferent parts of the Carib- soca vibes. Photo by Nelson A. King dynamic entertainment and Line Dance by Charged Up bean. We all come together. Caribbean food favorites, Dance; Poetry by Niger Ali; I’m happy I chose this. I love such as jerk chicken, oxtail, CSS Drill Team; and Phil- to dance.” Nevis, the sister isle of St. on donations and sponsors curry shrimp and roti. adelphia Pan Stars Steel As in last year, tribute Kitts, and Camden City resi- to present this free cultural There were also free Orchestra. was paid to the organizing dent for 30 years, who died experience to the communi- activities in the children’s Masqueraders delighted group’s founder, the late in 2007. ty,” said Herbert, Tshombe’s tent, community informa- the crowd with their colorful Nkem Tshombe, a native of “The SJCCDO relies solely daughter.
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Chastanet said transportation is critical Jamaica to integration and LIAT needs to be liber- Commonwealth-Secretary General alized and that the airline needs to operate Baroness Patricia Scotland says that in the context of the private sector. the rising incidence of serious crimes among young people in Jamaica is not St. Kitts unique to the island and that the best The Ministry of Agriculture recently way to address the situation is to reduce held a two-day Monkey Summit confer- the exposure of children to abusive cir- ence to deal with the green vervet mon- cumstances. key which is posing a significant threat She said crime is a globalized prob- to farmers on the island. lem where young men feel dissociated, The conference was held in con- underemployed, and misdirected, is not junction with a technical team from unfortunately, an isolated issue, she Colombia. told young people at a town hall meet- In a statement the Ministry said: ing at the University of the West Indies “The popular green vervet monkey con- (UWI) regional headquarters in the par- tinues to be a menace ish of St. Andrew, recently. in wreaking havoc on Scotland, the first female head crops, resulting in great of the Commonwealth Secretariat, economic loss to farm- was in Jamaica recently to launch ers, they have also been the Commonwealth collaboration troublesome at resorts, residential areas on youth leadership with UWI and and urban districts. It is against this Common Purpose, a development backdrop that the government of St. charity. Kitts and Nevis is aiming to bring about She explained that domestic violence effective solutions to address the prob- featured largely in offenders’ lives prior lems associated with moneys.” to committing crimes was based on The plenary sessions of the sum- analysis of cases brought before her mit covered areas such as research while she served as minister of state for institutions and work with primates; Criminal Justice and farming perspectives and viewpoint Law Reform with spe- and work from hotel and tourism van- cific responsibility for tage point. offender management Discussions also surrounded initia- and youth justice from tives involving monkeys, such as edu- 2003-2007 in the Unit- cation tourism and the establishment ed Kingdom. of wildlife theme parks. 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BQ Caribbean Life, July 22-28, 2016 17 Chef Andre talks judging at Jerk Festival and future
By Alexandra Simon “She cooked a steamed fish The sixth annual Grace Jerk in coconut milk with pasta,” Jamaican Festival transformed said Fowles. “Overall everyone Roy Wilkins Park to a feast of did a great job, the worst I jerk flavors last weekend, and might’ve tasted that day was aside from all the music and someone else’s fish – it was food, a local recognizable face overcooked and salty – I drank was also at the festival. two bottles of water.” The reality-TV star and win- Since winning on the show, ner on the show “Chopped,” Fowles is now a chef at Miss Andre Fowles, better known as Lily’s, a Caribbean restaurant Chef Andre, was a judge at in Manhattan, saying the show the festival, deciding on the gained him some fame and best jerk and Caribbean dish- several opportunities, includ- es up for competition. Fowles ing the invitation to be a guest explains his insight and what judge at the jerk festival. makes a good judge. “It’s been amazing to say “First thing is – you have to the least. It’s such a good feel- have a level of experience, and ing to be recognized for all the being that I’m from Jamaica work I put in,” said Fowles. “To and cooking Jamaican food all be shown so much love from of my life, I know all about the people from the Caribbean and jerk,” said Andre Fowles. “I look at Miss Lilly’s — it’s all positive for good flavor, presentation, energy.” good textures, and the balance Fowles has major plans in Meet the chef: Jamaican chef, Andre Fowles, appeared on the reality-television show, of flavors.” his future, including business- “Chopped,” where he would win a competition on cooking Caribbean cuisine. The victory Fowles participated in a es but he is in no rush. One gained him an invitation to judge a cook-off at the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival on July 17. cooking demonstration at the of his main goals is to create Monique C. Foster festival as well, displaying the cooking videos, get into cater- different uses of Grace cooking ing, and help push Caribbean Fowles. “I want to start doing sine.” “It has started already, we products. But his favorite was cuisine more into the Ameri- catering and build my brand. As the popularity of Car- just need someone to start getting to taste the variety of can culinary industry. I want to be the person easily ibbean cuisine grows, Fowles pushing barriers,” said Fowles. dishes, especially a dish from “Opening a restaurant is accessible to any food event or hopes that it continues and “It definitely has a place to stay fellow judge, Sanetta Myrie, the every chef’s dream — but it’s cooking class, and constantly opens doors for more avenues — everyone loves Caribbean 2015 Miss World Jamaica. not the not top of my list,” said advocate for Caribbean cui- to explore. cuisine.” >@=AB/B313 18 Caribbean Life, July 22-28, 2016 BQ ATTORNEY SE HABLA ESPAÑOL ACCIDENT VICTIMS !54/ !##)$%.43 s 42)03 !.$ &!,,3 s #/.3425#4)/. ).*52)%3 &2%% #/.35,4!4)/. s .O &EE 5NLESS 3UCCESSFUL Our Lawyers Will Come To You! Home, Office or Hospital Visits Available At No Charge WILLS & REAL ESTATE PERSONAL INJURY !UTO !CCIDENTS s 4RUCK !CCIDENTS "US 4RAIN 3UBWAY !CCIDENTS No-Fault Cases 7% (!6% /"4!).%$ 3PINE .ECK )NJURIES -),,)/.3 /& $/,,!23 3LIP &ALL s 0EDESTRIAN /. 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This is exciting to to return to his homeland to Dr. Griffith told this reporter me, and a great way to made a made a significant contribu- after receiving the Twenty-First difference.” tion, doing what he is pas- Century Leadership Now Award In addition to performing sionate about — performing during Guyana’s 50th Independ- cleft palate surgery during reconstructive surgery to help ence Jubilee in Georgetown, medical mission to Africa, Dr. patients live a normal life. recently, that after completing Griffith has worked tirelessly Because of the type of oral his high school education he throughout the Caribbean in care he received while grow- moved to the U.S at 18 years old countries such as Antigua, ing up in Guyana, Dr. Grif- with a vision to become a den- Dominica, the British Virgin fith wanted to give back to his tist, simply because it was dif- Islands, and earthquake-rav- country after becoming a sur- ficult to get professional dental ished Haiti where he performed geon, but said his requests met care in general while growing surgeries to repair deformities resistance from the previous up in Guyana. of the jaw, face, and cleft lip, government. However, he sees “This was the impetus for working in poor and medically a new opportunity to realize his me becoming a dentist, and I underserved communities. dream to share his skills in his went on to become a surgeon, One of his passions is to homeland. the highest in the field of den- ensure that his patients are Based in St. Thomas in the tistry, because I felt compelled comfortable whenever he has to United States Virgin Islands, to pursue this particular career perform surgery, and especially Dr. Horace Griffi th displays his 21st Century Leadership Now Dr. Griffith, a Howard Univer- to give back. I am at the top of in cases where parents in the Award after a ceremony in Guyana. Photo by Tangerine Clarke sity educated dentist said he the ladder in dentistry and it is past in Guyana, and even now, is determine to give back to exciting,” explained Dr. Grif- use a dentist visit as a scare tac- ishment, and this had gone from press anxiety,” assured Dr. Grif- his birthplace. 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She Hundreds of Vincentian and was the life of the party.” other Caribbean nationals on Shanell Davis said she had Friday, July 8 paid their last formed a bond with DeFreitas. respect to Barbara DeFreitas, a “It was such a joy to meet militant in the St. Vincent and her,” she said. “We had such a the Grenadines teachers’ strug- bond. I grew to embrace her. gles in the mid-to-late 1970s She always had optimism – this A section of the mourners at the funeral of Barbara DeFrei- and early 1980s, who died on beautiful life.” tas. Photo by Nelson A. King June 23. She was 69. Retired Guyanese-born edu- Mourners at a funeral serv- cator George Davson said he ice, at the Episcopal (Angli- and DeFreitas taught at P.S. “The things that we spoke, I conduct a mission to St. Vin- can) Church of St. Mark, on [Public School] 92 in Brook- can’t discuss with you,” he told cent and the Grenadines next Brooklyn Avenue in Brook- lyn. mourners. year. lyn, described DeFreitas, who “She was a good friend, a The Rev. Denzil I.G. Hinds, In reading the obituary, taught public and private family friend,” he said. “Bar- who officiated at the two- Joyce Lewis-Cordice, who schools for most of her life, Barbara DeFreitas. bara was very outspoken. hour-long funeral service, said taught school with DeFreitas among other superlatives, as “We would be on the phone DeFreitas “once taught” at the in St. Vincent and the Gren- compassionate, caring, gener- Arnhim Eustace. for 20 minutes; it was a mono- church’s school. adines, said DeFreitas was born ous, loving, extremely spirit- “If you get to talk about logue — not a dialogue [laugh- “We will remember her,” he on Feb. 3, 1947 in the village of ual, humorous, talkative and politics in St. Vincent and the ter],” he added, disclosing that said. “She’s certainly going to Bellvue on the eastern coast of outspoken. Grenadines, she [DeFreitas] he had the responsibility of Heaven.” mainland St. Vincent. The Rev. 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He propelled jazz to new levels. Umolu, the Medgar Evers College Jazzy Above all though, Roach ought to be Jazz Festival, sponsored by the Depart- admired for never being curtailed by ment of Mass Communications, Crea- the idea of non- acceptancy because of tive and Performing Arts and Speech, his social and political consciousness, is celebrating its 20th year of free con- which made him a rarity among jazz THE NEW SOUND OF certs to the Crown Heights and sur- musicians. rounding communities. This year’s lineup of performers Every year members of the com- include: Steve Cromity and friends; munity have made this festival into Roman Mitchell and MEC Jazz Ensem- BROOKLYN a Brooklyn summer tradition. Hence, ble; George Gray Jazz Quartet; Bran- the festival has become the stage for dee Younger, harpist; Patience Higgins a series of exceptional musicians who Sugar Hill Quartet; Mark Whitfield & The Community News Group is engage and share their talents with Sons; TK Blue, jazz saxophone; and proud to introduce BROOKLYN local residents. Pantastic Steel Orchestra. PAPER RADIO. Join Brooklyn Medgar Evers College’s 2016 Sum- Paper Editor-in-Chief Vince mer Jazzy Jazz Festival will be held About the Jazzy Jazz Festival DiMiceli and the New York Daily on eight Friday evenings began on Originally created as the Jazzy Jazz July 8 and ends Aug. 26 in front of the Festival, the festival has been renamed News’ Gersh Kuntz man every Thursday at 4:45 for an hour of College’s Academic Complex building the Dr. Mary Umolu Jazzy Jazz Festival at the corner of Bedford Avenue and in honor of the late Dr. Mary Umolu, talk on topics Brooklynites hold Crown Street. The program is from 7 professor and chair of the department dear. pm to 10 pm. Seating is on a first come of Mass Communications, Creative and Each show will feature in- basis. This event is free to the public. Performing Arts and Speech at Medgar studio guests and call-out The Dr. Mary Umolu Jazzy Jazz Fes- Evers College. Dr. Umolu was com- segments, and can be listened tival will pay tribute to the great jazz mitted to educating a new generation drummer the late Max Roach, an hono- about the history of the only unique- to live or played anytime at your WITH ree doctorate recipient from Medgar ly American art form created in the convenience. Evers College. A native of Bet-Study 20th century — Jazz — thus ensuring Brooklyn, by the time he was 18 years that the entire community heard the SPONSORED BY old, Max was in the avant-garde move- music. ment of change with such persons as “The department is carrying forth JOSEPH Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and the legacy and goal of this extraordi- LICHTER, under the influence of Kenny Clarke. nary educational and cultural program. D.D.S. Later he interfaced with the progres- Attendees can relax in style to the VINCE DIMICELI GERSH KUNTZMAN sive-minded Coleman Hawkins, Benny rhythms of Jazz in the cool and friendly Carter and a brief stint with Duke outdoors. We do not envision Jazzy Jazz LISTEN EVERY THURSDAY AT 4:45PM ON Ellington. In his quest to move the art as simply a summer concert event. This form of jazz forward, Roach used cym- festival and its performers will become BrooklynPaper.com/radio bals as gongs and played mesmerizing embedded in the educational life of the solos on the tom-toms, creating and community,” states Dr. Crawford, cur- atmosphere rarely experienced before in rent chair of the department. 28 Caribbean Life, July 22-28, 2016 BQ Caribbean Impact Awards CALL FOR NOMINATIONS At a gala this November, Caribbean Life will present its 2nd annual Caribbean Impact Awards which will recognize outstanding New Yorkers of Caribbean Heritage. These individuals will represent the best of the Caribbean diaspora working in a diversity of fi elds: from education, fi nance, and non-profi t to manufacturing, media, and retail and everything in between. We will honor Caribbean Americans who, through perseverance and hard work, have realized the American dream and who have brought a sense of Caribbean pride along with them. If you want to nominate a Caribbean American who has shown outstanding achievements in his or her fi eld, and who resides or works in New York, please fi ll out the form & mail it to us before August 30, 2016. You can also submit your nomination online at www.CaribbeanLifeNews.com/nominate. We will contact you before September 26, 2016 if your candidate is selected. Nominate an outstanding Caribbean American who has made an Impact in New York Your name: (Please print clearly)______Name of nominee:______Nominee’s Caribbean heritage (country of origin):______Your relationship to nominee:______Nominee’s occupation/profession:______Where does your nominee currently work?______Previous awards or professional recognition (if any):______What makes your nominee outstanding? (100 words or less):______Please use additional paper, if necessary. How can we reach you? Daytime phone______Cell phone______Home phone______Email______How can we reach your nominee? Daytime phone______Cell phone______Home phone______Email______Please include a copy of your nominee’s bio or resume if available. Mail to: Caribbean Life, Caribbean Impact Awards (718) 260–8302 One MetroTech Center North, 10th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201 BQ Caribbean Life, July 22-28, 2016 29 The journey of Kevin Powell affection from her; in fact, she “The Education of Kevin beat him regularly. She said he Powell” by Kevin Powell wasn’t “gonna make it,” but she c.2015, Atria got him a library card anyway. $15.00 / $22.00 Canada Books opened up his world, 287 pages he hungered to read, and he decided that he wanted to be a writer. By Terri Schlichenmeyer But then life intervened. You never knew what you Powell went to college, but didn’t have. his temper got him into trou- There were times in your ble time and again. He joined childhood when cereal was sup- Kevin Powell. a mosque, but left it just as per because there was noth- quickly. He’d learned to hate ing else. When birthday toys know what the word ‘drunk’ White people, and that got him seemed gently pre-loved, hand- meant,” but he learned at a into trouble, too. He found suc- me-downs were new to you, and party, and was beaten by his cess in the entertainment world, you were none the wiser. Your mother for getting drunk-sick. but he started to drink and com- family didn’t have much and you At age six, his grandfather died, mit petty crimes; he hit bottom, never realized it then but in the but although Powell barely then hit it again… until a search book “The Education of Kevin knew the man, he understood for his lost past gave him what Powell” by Kevin Powell, getting that he was a wife-beater. 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JA Jamdown presents ‘The 4th Annual Jamaica Family Fun Day’ on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016 at Thomas Jefferson High UNITY School Field located at 125-08 Flat- lands Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11208. The event begins at 11 am - 9 pm it’s Continued on Page 34 ‘True To My Roots’ PICNIC debuts at #10 Reggae Ambassador, Freddie McGre- Michelle “Hibiscus” Hillocks performs at the Vincy Unity Picnic in Canada. Photo by Nelson A. King gor, O.D. released his highly anticipat- ed album, “True to My Roots” on his Big Ship Music label on July 1, 2016. Previously in June, his hit singles Vincentians converge in Canada entitled “What You Gonna Do” and “True to My Roots” made history top- By Nelson A. King nationals displayed a cornucopia of with Caribbean Life, that the get- ping the NY & South Florida Reggae Thousands of Vincentians from all colors, gyrated to pulsating Vincen- together is a must! Music charts up to seven weeks in a walks of life on Saturday converged tian and Caribbean music, and feast- “I love it, it’s great,” said Cassan- row respectively and has continued on Brown’s Bay Park in Western ed on a potpourri of national delica- dra Gonsalves-Thompson, a banker to receive heavy airplay. Additionally, Ontario, Canada for the annual Vincy cies, washing them down with local in Toronto, sitting on a large blan- in a tribute to his longtime friend, Unity Picnic. drinks, such as sorrel, ginger beer ket under a tree. “They (organizers) Dennis Brown (Crown Prince of Reg- Organizers said about 20,000 and mauby. picked the perfect location. gae), McGregor includes a remake of nationals from major North Ameri- Vincentians, their friends and sup- “You have folks from Montreal, the popular track “Your Love’s Got a can cities trekked to the picturesque porters came on the annual pilgrim- Toronto and the [United] States — Hold on Me” on the classic Studio One site, bordering the St. Lawrence age from major North American cit- all over the place,” added Gonsalves- “Havenless” riddim. Other notable River in the 1,000 Is. area, for the ies, such as Ottawa, Montreal, Toron- Thompson, enjoying her third picnic. tracks are “Calling” and “Indigenous extravaganza. to, New York, Philadelphia, Miami, “This is great. You get to meet the People,” two anthems addressing the In almost picture perfect weath- Boston and Washington, D.C. people you grew up with. It’s good prevalence of violence, need for lead- er — temperatures in the 70s — They proclaimed, in interviews Continued on Page 34 Continued on Page 34 BQ Caribbean Life, July 22-28, 2016 33 VINCY FUN DAY Continued from page 33 friend, Marilyn Sampson, dur- to reconnect, and it’s a good ing the 10-hour bus trip, organ- reminder of how you grew up. ized by the Brooklyn-based TOP 10 Vincy spirit alive!” Vincentian umbrella group in SINGLES Gonsalves-Thompson’s the U.S., Council of St. Vincent friends, Carol Hendrickson and the Grenadines’ Organiza- and her daughter, Leanna Est- tions, U.S.A. Inc. (COSAGO). wick, along with Hendrickson’s “I really like it,” said King, 1 One Dance parents, Charles and Pauline purchasing Vincy memorabilia Drake Feat. WizKid & Kyla Hendrickson, joined her at the at a tent with a plethora of Car- picnic. ibbean merchandise, as a DJ 2 Can’t Stop the Feeling! Justin Timberlake “It’s a lovely day out — to nearby struck up Kevin Lyttle’s see old friends and family,” said “Coming Home for Carnival.” Cheap Thrills 3 Carol, who was born in Lon- “Meeting people, family and Sia Feat. Sean Paul don and recently migrated to friends is great.” Toronto, as Leanna, enjoying Sampson agreed: “I’m meet- 4 Don’t Let Me Down her first Unity Picnic, turned ing people and enjoying some The Chainsmokers Feat. Daya chicken legs and thighs on a of the good food.” small gas grill. Further away and closer to 5 This is What You Came For Calvin Harris feat. Rihanna “I love the family aspect of the water’s edge at the expan- it – the food, the music,” added sive park, COSAGO set up 6 Just Like Fire Carol, later putting corn on the tents, with busloads of sup- A section of the large crowd of Vincentians at the annual P!nk grill. “It’s worth the drive [three porters volunteering to prepare Vincy Unity Picnic in Canada. Photo by Nelson A. King hours by car from Toronto].” meals. 7 Ride twenty one pilots “Very nice!” intoned her Bar- “I like it — a lot of unity badian-born mother, who met and togetherness, and you get new friends.” Curlina Edwards, part of the 8 Don’t Mind Carol’s Vincentian-born father to meet people,” said Brooklyn Queens resident Ruth COSAGO organizing commit- Kent Jones in London before the couple resident Kimberly David, as she Browne-King said the picnic tee and co-captain on one of decided to retire in Layou, Mr. prepared vegetables with Celloy served as “a great get-away four buses from Brooklyn, said 9 Send My Love Hendrickson’s place of birth in Williams. “Everybody works time for me.” “Whatever thing she did not mind getting her Adele St. Vincent and the Grenadines. together.” they’re [organizers] doing here, fingers dirty. “Plenty of people to chat to. “It’s a great opportunity to they’re doing a great job in “I’m a country woman,” 10 Needed Me Rihanna I’m enjoying the music; lovely reconnect with Vincentians in getting people together,” said Edwards said. “I enjoy serv- atmosphere.” the Diaspora,” said Williams, Browne-King, grinding garlic ing my people. I don’t mind Brooklyn resident Nolene also a Brooklyn resident, enjoy- and preparing chive. roasting breadfruit, doing food King brought along her elder ing her fourth Unity Picnic. As she turned breadfruit, preparation and doing what’s TOP 10 sister, Ester, and Trinidadian “You meet new people, make roasting on charcoal, lawyer necessary.” ALBUMS there, Ragashanti, owner of Tamborine Radio and Prince Blank Face LP Family Day Reggae Ambassador 1 Marni, Internet comedian ScHoolboy Q sensation, will be hosting the Continued from page 33 Continued from page 33 main stage which features live 2 The North Corridor Chevelle highly recommend for early performances from Professor ership, fight for social justice arrival. 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Released less. 34 Caribbean Life, July 22-28, 2016 BQ Ghost appears only in the dark in horror flick under mysterious circumstanc- es at work after being warned “Lights Out” by an alarmed colleague (Lotta Very Good (3 stars) Losten) that something weird Rated PG-13 for violence, was happening with the office mature themes, disturb- lights. Could his untimely ing images, incessant ter- death possibly be related to lit- ror and brief drug use tle Martin’s current plight or Running time: 81 min- was there no correlation? utes So, those are among Rebec- Distributor: Warner ca’s concerns when she returns Brothers Pictures home to comfort her scared sibling. She offers to take cus- tody of Martin as soon as he starts talking about their mom By Kam Williams Sophie’s (Maria Bello) recent When Rebecca (Teresa bizarre behavior, an indication Palmer) was growing up, she that she might again be strug- spent many a sleepless night gling with bouts of depression. frightened by noises that she Truth be told, however, only heard after the lights went something supernatural is out. Today, the emancipated afoot. The premises have been 22-year-old has all but forgot- invaded by the ghost of Sophie’s ten that unfortunate chapter of Teresa Palmer and Gabriel Bateman in “Lights Out.” Warner Brothers BFF (Alicia Vela-Bailey) who her childhood. After all, she’s died from a light-sensitive skin long-since moved out of the condition when they were kids. house and has her own apart- But Rebecca’s relative state of insomnia for several days. She activity that had plagued her For some unexplained reason, ment as well as a devoted, if bliss is rudely interrupted when can’t help but wonder whether own formative years. she’s morphed into an evil dimwitted, boyfriend, Bret she gets word that her little he’s just having nightmares or It suddenly has Rebecca apparition that haunts her old (Alexander DiPersia), she’s been brother, Martin (Gabriel Bate- if he’s being terrorized by the reflecting on how her father friend’s house and only comes dating for eight months. man), has been suffering from the same sort of paranormal (Billy Burke) had perished out at night. 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Hillary’s America: The Secret His- With Rebel Wilson, Joanna Lumley, tory of the Democratic Party (PG-13 John Hamm and Alexa Chung, with for violence, mature themes and smok- cameos by Jerry Hall and Joan Collins. ing) Political documentary, written and Don’t Think Twice (R for profanity directed by arch-conservative Dinesh and drug use) Ensemble dramedy about D’Souza, incriminating Hillary Clinton the emotional fallout visited upon a while uncovering shady skeletons in the fledgling, improv comedy troupe when Democrats’ closet. Featuring commen- one of its members (Keegan Michael- tary by D’Souza, Jonah Goldberg and Key) gets a big break on a Saturday Peter Schweizer. Night Live-type TV show. Cast mem- Quitters (R for sexuality, profani- bers include Gllian Jacobs, Chris Geth- ty, and teen drug and alcohol abuse) ard, Kate Micucci, Tami Sagher and the Coming-of-age dramedy, set in San film’s writer/director Mike Birbiglia. 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King Vincentian track star Brandon Val- entine-Parris says preparations are in high gear to compete in the Sumer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. “Right now, I’m just focusing on get- ting stronger and getting more power in the weight room,” said Valentine- Parris, 21, in an exclusive Caribbean Life interview Monday after returning the day before from the four-day North American, Central American and Carib- bean (NACAC) Under 23 athletic cham- GOAL pionship in San Salvador, El Salvador, which ran from July 14-17. “I’m trying to stay healthy and men- Continued on Page 38 WI cricketer sues DROUGHT Aussie fast bowler By Azad Ali Marvens Dominique #16 (Haiti) on the attack against Theon Gordon #4 (St. Vincent and the Grenadines) West Indies middle-order batsman during a New York Caribbean Cup match in Brooklyn. Keith Dawson Marlon Samuels is suing former Aus- tralian fast bowler Geoff Lawson for accusing him of being involved with criminal gangs in Jamaica. NY Caribbean Cup Soccer enters week 8 Lawson’s comments, described in Samuel’s statement as “erroneous, Team St. Lucia opened week eight 25th anniversary season of the Cup. ana and Team Antigua & Barbuda malicious, and unjustifiable,” were of the 2016 New York Caribbean Cup The young Lions represented was a classic 0-0 draw. made on a radio broadcast a day after Soccer Tournament with a workman themselves very well but at the end For much of the first half the game the Jamaican led West Indies to their like effort against the U-23 Brooklyn of the day, the more experienced was played between the 18-yard lines, second World Twenty20 title in India Soca Lions team. Lucians came away with a 2-0 win on however, just before the half ended, earlier this year. Because of the withdrawal of Team goals by Leigh Marcellin and Daran the Golden Jaguars got a golden He was quoted as saying Lawson’s Barbados, the youthful Lions have Fedee on either side of the half. opportunity to go ahead from a cor- comments were not just defamatory but filled the gap admirably during this In game two between Team Guy- Continued on Page 38 Continued on Page 38 BQ Caribbean Life, July 22-28, 2016 37 Vincy star Continued from page 37 tally-focused and not be overwhelmed by the opportunity,” added Valentine- Parris, who is one of two Vincentian track stars selected to compete in the Olympics, which spans from Aug. 5-21. Valentine-Parris — who was the lead athlete when the Thomas Saun- ders Secondary School (TSSS) first competed in the Penn Relays at the University of Pennsylvania in Phila- delphia in 2011 — will represent the nation, along with Kineke Alexander, in the 400m in the Rio Games. “At first, the excitement did not hit me right when I was told,” said Valentine-Parris, who is on an ath- letic scholarship at Claflin University in Orangeburg, S.C. “I am extremely excited and grate- ful [to be] given the opportunity,” added the track standout. “I am also humbled and honored. It really does mean a lot being the first athlete from my school and the first in my family to compete at these games. “I am working hard but smart, Marlon Benjamin #12 (Guyana) and Karanja Jack #4 (Antigua & Barbuda) battle for the ball. Keith Dawson and doing my best to prepare myself,” Valentine-Parris continued. “I am looking to cut my times down before heading to the Olympics.” TEAM HAITI DEFEATS ST. VINCENT He earned the spot on the St. Vin- cent and the Grenadines’ Olympic point one could sense the dissatisfac- bounced in front of him and skidded team through an invitation from the Continued from page 37 tion with not coming away with maxi- through his hands into the goal. International Association of Athlet- ner but the ball just wizzed wide off mum points. As the second half progressed, a ics Federations (IAAF) for achieving the post. The feature game of the afternoon determined Vincy Heat was on the hunt the country’s best time (46.11 sec.) Minutes into the second half, Benna between Team St. Vincent & the Gren- for the equalizer but 15 minutes into in the 400m., according to Claflin Boy Jahwan Joseph was brought down adines and Team Haiti got off to a late the half, Milcar Edson just about broke University. inside the 18-yard box but Richard Rey- start as once again the Team Haiti play- the hearts of Vincy fans when his shot In competing in the 2nd Organi- nolds came up big for the Golden Jag- ers were tardy in arriving at the park. from distance beat replacement substi- zation of Eastern Caribbean States uars on the ensuing penalty to keep the When the game did get started both tute goalkeeper Delroy Samuel. (OECS) track and field champion- score level at 0-0. teams had less than their full comple- Following the second goal, the Vin- ships in the British Virgin Islands If there was an MVP vote for this ment of 11 players on the field. centians had their chances to perhaps (BVI) late last month, Valentine-Par- game it would have gone to Richard Despite playing with one player bring the game even but were denied by ris said, while he did not win, he was Reynolds automatically. Following less than Team Haiti, the Vincentians faulty and sometimes hesitant shoot- “pleased that I found myself again.” the penalty, he was tested severely by adapted quite well to their situation and ing, particularly by Daran Francis. He said he placed third in the men’s the Benna Boys for a good 10-minute in fact did not play like they were over 400m in 46.77 sec. and fifth in the stretch but blocked or pushed shot after matched. Games Sunday, July 24, 2016 men’s 200m in 21.15 sec., adding that shot wide off the post. The opening goal came quite unex- 1:30 pm – Team ST. Kitts & Nevis vs “the joy of the day was being a part of The Golden Jaguars eventually pectedly when Jean Gary Rubin inter- Team Panama the winning 4x400m relay team. regained their composure for with the cepted a pass about 30 yards out and 3:30 pm – Team Jamaica vs Team “At the end of the OECS meet, I playoffs looming, points were crucial drove a scorcher toward goal. Just Dominica was informed that I was selected to to both teams, however, and while both before the ball got to Vincy’s substitute 5:30 pm – Team Guyana vs Team represent St. Vincent and the Gren- teams were happy to come away with a goalkeeper Nateka Simmons, the ball Grenada adines at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro,” Valentine-Parris said. “Being a part of my country’s Olympic team – it hasn’t hit me yet,” he added. “I’m sure, when I get to Rio, Samuels defends his character everything will set in. “It’s a great accomplishment to make the Olympic Continued from page 37 His lawsuit includes journalists team and a great opportunity for me James Matthey, who published a news to get the experience I need to con- also deeply offensive and damaging to story on the website news.com.au, also tinue to be successful in my career.” his character. accusing him of being involved with Claflin University said Valentine- Samuels said he intends not only criminal gangs in Jamaica. Parris had a “breakout season” dur- to defend his character, integrity and In his statement, Samuels said he ing his sophomore campaign for the image as an international cricketer but has no criminal record nor has been school’s athletic team, known as the also the values he has defended in his the subject of any criminal investiga- Claflin Panthers. career. tions. During the 2016 indoor season, “I also wish to avoid any public fig- He said the comments were pub- he placed third in the 400m at the ure from making insulting or false lished and aired with the absence of National Collegiate Athletic Associa- allegations an athlete using the media, conducting proper journalist research tion (NCAA) Division II Indoor Track without evidence or foundation or to nor was he contacted to give his views and Field Championships in Pitts- go unpunished,” Samuels was quoted on the damaging remarks about his West Indies’ batsman Marlon Samu- burg, Kan. to earn the All-American as saying. character. els. Associated Press / Andres Leighton Status. 38 Caribbean Life, July 22-28, 2016 BQ West Indies bowling very weak! The West Indies team is set to play India four Test match- es and the visitors are tour- Eyes on Cricket ing with a uniquely balanced squad with strong batting and By George H. Whyte a superb bowling attack with spinners and pace. However, the regional team the other end. shown skills as a batsman that is going to be without Jer- Leg spinner Devendra Bishoo should be used in Test cricket. ome Taylor and Kemar Roach is having another opportunity. He bats intelligently and has because they were not selected He is effective in short spells a big appetite to stay at the for this series against India. but beyond that he throws wicket for long periods. Marlon Samuels is the most down long ups and bowls too Many West Indies batsmen experienced in the West Indies short. lack the ability to remain at squad with 64 Tests with an the wicket for a long time. average below 35 followed by Bishoo can be a Mohammed is showing some Darren Bravo who has about wicket taker if used top class batting, superb tim- the best average of 41:50 runs correctly. ing and stroke play. West Indies after 42 Test matches. will do very well with him in the middle order. HOLDER, GABRIEL, He is very effective when BRATHWAITE POSE he keeps the ball up to the CPL Twenty20, 2016 NO THREAT TO INDIA batsmen and develops a quick POINTS TABLE UP TO Shannon Gabriel is very straight one. 7-19-16 quick but not very accurate as Captain Jason Holder must Jamaica Jallawahs: 11 points a fast bowler to pose a serious avoid using Bishoo for long from 7 matches. threat to the Indian batsmen. spells. He can be a wicket taker Guyana Amazon Warriors: Jason Holder and the inex- if used correctly. 10 points from 7 matches. perienced Carlos Brathwaite Barbados Tridents: 7 points are now getting into the Test JASON MOHAMMED from 6 matches. cricket rhythm. 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