Calls on US to Stop Haitian Deportations Dog Group Says Have More Than the Radar of the FIU with Sus- Passing Links to International Pected Links to Terrorism

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Assemblymember Rodneyse Bi- chotte (2nd from r) with staff of Public School 6. Ofﬁ ce of Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Brooklyn politicians send HERO volunteers take time to be merry and bright. greetings Photo by Tangerine Clarke By Tangerine Clarke York City’s St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospi- repair of cleft palette and clubfoot. In Doctors and medical personal of the tal Center, said Sophia, in Georgetown addition, HERO has expanded its breast By Nelson A. King non-profit, Health and Education Relief is one such, area in dire need of medi- health program to better serve citizens Brooklyn legislators Council Mem- Organization (HERO) said thanks to cal help. As such, HERO will make this who are battling the disease. ber Jumaane D. Williams, Assembly their volunteers and supporters who area a top priority aside from the Geor- In addition to pediatric orthoped- Member Rodneyse Bichotte and Sen- continue to help the humanitarians getown Hospital clinic, to better serve ic surgeon Dr. Claude Scott, Dr. Ron ator Jesse Hamilton have joined their carry out their medical missions to patients. Chase, who is affiliated with New York legislative colleagues in dispatching Guyana, to heal thousands of citizens. Dr. John Mitchell, a Scranton, Penn- Presbyterian Hospital has performed holidays greetings to their respective Guyanese-born, Drs. Harrison and sylvania surgeon, who is also affili- laparoscopic surgery, while teaching constituents. John Mitchell, co-founders of HERO, ated with Washington Hospital, said the surgeons there, procedure to carry on Williams, deputy leader for the City hosted their annual Christmas party Georgetown Public Hospital Corpora- the work. Council and representative for the at Stephen’s Church Hall in Brook- tion (GPHC), where he completed a one- Wayne Paul-Bazil, a nursing assist- 45th Council District in Brooklyn, lyn, recently, to share cheer, good year stint, has many challenges. There ant at Kings County Hospital, has made sent greetings on Kwanzaa, which well, festive food, drink, and music, is a lack of clinical faculty to teach staff four trips, taking with him, medical is celebrated from Dec. 26 – Jan. 1 but their thoughts were with children how to take care of patients supplies to the GPHC, and to rural areas by the African Diaspora all over the and adults back home who are in need “Young physicians at (GPHC) are of the country, where the need is great, world. of vision care, surgery, and cancer dedicated, and they yearn for the oppor- he said. “I send my sincerest regard to all screenings, to help them live normal tunity to learn,” said Dr. John Mitchell To learn more, or to volunteer with who celebrate Kwanzaa this holiday lives. whose team has performed surgeries to HERO – log on to www. http://heroglo- season,” he said on Dec. 26. “Today The medical mission has expanded correct chronic deformities such as the bal.org. marks the beginning of a cultural cel- its surgical program by recruiting spe- ebration that honors African Ameri- cialists physicians, like plastic surgeons, can heritage and culture through Obstetrics, urologist, and orthopedic, the seven principles of Kwanzaa: according to Dr. Harrison Mitchell. Unity, self-determination, collective “I am proud to announce that my work and responsibility, cooperative son, John Mitchell, has been one of the economics, purpose, creativity, and principal opticians of the vision pro- faith. gram, the brainchild of my brother Dr. “This season, we celebrate Kwan- John Mitchell,” said Mitchell zaa at a time when many of Africa’s “The program is more structured, children in America are undergo- and John has been instrumental in ing challenges as they move through vision testing, and prescribing glasses life,” he added, stating that African and contact lenses for patients. This Americans are faced with high unem- program has been overwhelming in ployment rates, inadequate housing Georgetown,” said Dr. Harrison who and schooling options, and a “bur- added that Thursday has been set-aside geoning gun violence pandemic that especially to attend to children. is taking the lives of our youth. During these testing, he mentioned, “As we reflect on our troubles, a young girl cried when she could not blessings and memories over the past read the vision chart, and noted that it year, let us be inspired by the spirit was striking that the child was attend- of unity or Umoja, so we can bring ing school but no one recognized that in 2017 with hope that there will be she could not see. This is an example of President of HERO/C - the cancer arm of HERO, Lorna Welshman-Neblett, Dr. Harrison Mitch- a better tomorrow,” Williams contin- why testing and intervention are impor- ell, Dr. Ron Chase, Dr. Collie Oudkirk and Dr. John Mitchell ued. “Habari Gani.” tant to help children. shared cheer at the annual Christmas party. 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Caribbean Caribbean countries have been warned to expect above normal rainfall this year (2017) during the dry season. At the third Dry Season Caribbean Regional Climate Outlook Forum (Cari- Forum) of the Caribbean Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) recent three-day meeting in Grenada, meteorologist at the Grenada National Meteorologica Services, Trisha Miller told the meeting that though the region would experience conditions that are hotter than the average dry season, it would still be cooler than in the recent past. He said over the past few months, especially from August to October, the temperature was high in most places and this led to people feeling uncomfortable at times. Miller said from December to Febru- ary, conditions should be wet enough to partly off-set the dryness and water shortages in some regions. The forecast for Cuba and the Cay- man Islands is that these countries will remain in drought conditions and will ‘I Am Bolt’ premieres in London be closely monitored. Usain Bolt strikes a pose upon arrival at the World premiere of the ﬁ lm “I Am Bolt” in London. See story on page 37. Associated Press / Tim Ireland Barbados The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has granted Barbados US$34 million loan to improve its ener- gal immigrants in the country. sible target to reach. effect, without the appropriate license. gy security and diversify the island’s In a media release the Department Trotman said the mining sector also energy mix. of Immigration said achieved another record with more than Jamaica The project will help Barbados a recent statement 190,000 metric carats of diamonds as of The Private Sector Organization of in transitioning to a cleaner energy was being circulated October 2016, earning Guyana more Jamaica (PSO) recently launched the future, meeting its current natural gas on social media and than Guy$73 million. Violence Against Children Reward Fund demands and contributing to the crea- reported by one local that will be used for rewarding people tion of a regional Liquefied Natural Gas media house “about Grenada who assist in the arrest and charge of (LNG) supply. the offer of rewards by the department Grenada police are cracking down on anyone who has com- The loan will enhance Barbados’ for information leading to the arrest of military-type clothing and “explosive” mitted violent acts energy security and illegal migrants is patently false.” fireworks in the island. against children. sustainability by diver- The release said that, given the Police have raided several business A PSOJ statement sifying its energy mix relatively high volume of misinforma- places and seized counterfeit military describes violence acts through promoting tion on social media, the department wear as well as fireworks during the against children and teenagers up to the use of cleaner fuels was urging the public to “exercise Christmas season. the age of 18 as including murder, for power generation, increasing the caution and restraint when sharing Head of the Community Relations of attempted murder, kidnapping, kidnap- use of renewable energy sources and suspiciously and potentially harmful the Police Force, Syl- ping murder, molestation, carnal abuse increasing energy efficient applications content on this medium.” van McIntyre said that or child abuse. by Barbados’ government and private as part of the opera- The proposed fund will hold a mini- sector. Guyana tion, “all things illegal mum of J$1 million and will be man- The Barbadian government’s priori- Guyana has produced a record will be seized.” aged by Crime Stop Jamaica that will ties in the electricity sector include 641,000 ounces of gold in 2016 with McIntyre explained that all import- also be responsible for determining the reducing electricity prices, using clean- earnings of more than US$750 million. ers, retailers and the general public value of each reward granted based on a er fuels and reducing the negative envi- Minister of Natural Resources Rap- should be aware that is an offence to case by case scenario. ronmental impacts. hael Trotman said the import, sell or deal in military uni- Musson Foundation has made a $1 Barbados plans to have renewable production figure is far forms without permission from the million donation to start the fund. energy contributes to 65 percent of more than the project- relevant authority. Deputy Commissioner of Police total peak electricity demand by 2029. ed target of 550,000 He said it is an offence to bring into George Quallo said there has been a The loan is for 24 years and will be ounces. Grenada any military or any of the pat- downward trend in murder, rape and financed by the IDB’s Ordinary Capital He said the medium and small scale terned materials commonly used for sexual offences against children in 2016 resources with a 6.5 year grace period miners played a significant role in the making military uniforms. compared to 2015. and a labor-based interest rate. historic accomplishment and that near- The penalty on conviction is ly 70 percent of the gold recorded, was EC$10,000. McIntyre also said it is a St. Lucia Bahamas accounted for by these miners. criminal offence for any person to use, The St. Lucia government is seeking The Bahamas government has denied For the year 2017, the gold target has deal, sell or purchase explosives such as a “formal clarification and retraction” allegations that it is offering rewards for been set to 694,000 ounces. Trotman firecrackers, scratch bombs and other from UNAIDS of a statement released information leading to the arrest of ille- said it is a difficult but not an impos- devices that have similar explosive Continued on Page 16 4 Caribbean Life, Dec. 30, 2016–Jan. 5, 2017 BQ Breathing Problems? There are things that take your breath away; your health should not be one of them. Breathe Easy!

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B Caribbean Life, Dec. 30, 2016–Jan. 5, 2017 5 Trinidadians Haitian deportations await release Continued from page 1 groups to apply directly for a green deported are unfairly “singled out.” card. In addition, the Obama admin- Bichotte, the first Haitian American istration has recently said it would of terror list in New York City to be elected to New accept 110,000 Syrian refugees. In York State Assembly, has also par- light of these policies, it would appear, ticipated in a social media campaign that these Haitian immigrants are Continued from page 1 imploring the US administration to re- being singled out.” the hallmarks of being strongly linked designate Haitians refugees for Tem- The politicians wrote that, prior to to the financing of terrorism. porary Protected Status (TPS) clas- the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janei- But even as authorities are waiting sification and to expand the Haitian ro, Brazil, many Haitians migrated out the Xmas and New Year holiday Family Reunification Program. there to find work, stating that, once season, key members of the island’s The three elected officials represent the Olympics were over, jobs were Islamic community are zooming in on largely Caribbean districts in Brook- scarce and that some Haitians began the revelations and are asking that offi- lyn, with high concentration of Hai- the long and treacherous journey to cials release the names of those listed in tians. Bichotte represents the 42nd the US / Mexico border “only to be Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley. the document. Assembly District, Williams the 45th detained or turned away.” Umar Abdullah who represents the City Council District, and Parker the In some cases, Bichotte, Williams Islamic Front on the island said private members clubs, wire transfer 21st Senatorial District. and Parker said Haitian families were government appears to be guilty of and real estate agencies were made dur- “America has long been known as separated — “women and children from being led by the nose by the FIU and ing the reporting period and authorities the land of opportunity, and a country their husbands and fathers, due to the its related international organiza- are picking up certain trends. that has opened its borders to immi- abrupt change in immigration policy.” tions. One includes large amounts of grants,” the legislators say in their The legislators said the deportations “I am challenging the government money transferred to places and coun- joint letter. “If we look at more recent resumed “at a time when there was a to produce the list of the 182 suspected tries which Interpol and other global immigrants, such as Cubans, there tragic confluence of events, including nationals along with the names of agencies list as major human traffick- has long been a policy that once they the devastation Hurricane Matthew the 69 who are suspected of financing destinations. arrive, if they make it to our shores, and a widespread cholera epidemic, ing terrorism. It appears as though Additionally, the minister said, doz- they are allowed to stay and granted accompanied by a pending election. this present administration is allowing ens of intelligence reports generated refugee status. “Contrary to what DHS (Department itself to be drawn into a war with its from FIU investigations have been sent “There were also Salvadorans and of Homeland Security) has stated, the own citizens much to their own disad- to law enforcement agencies for further Guatemalans, which sought asylum situation in Haiti has not improved; it vantage and at the expense and peril investigations. in our country during the civil war has worsened, warranting a humanitar- of the ordinary man on the streets,” So far Trinidad appears to be way out in El Salvador, many to whom asylum ian response, not harsh enforcement,” he said. front among its Caribbean neighbors was granted,” they add. “Ultimately, they said, adding that “without an effort For his part, Young said the report in its level of monitoring of financial legislation was put in place — the to rectify this situation, DHS’ forced will show that nearly $150 million in transactions and alleged links to terror- Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central separation of family members may mean transactions from commercial banks, ism and money laundering. Relief Act (1972) – which allowed these that families are separated for a lifetime.

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BQ Caribbean Life, Dec. 30, 2016–Jan. 5, 2017 7 Ernest Emmanuel City Council Candidate & His family wish everyone a Healthy, Sweet & Prosperou New Year Shana Tova Bonna & Heuresuse Année Feliz Prosperro Año Nuvo International Business and Commerce Minister, Donville Inniss. Photo by George Alleyne

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By George Alleyne [such activity]. Yet when it comes to Barbados continues to fume over small Barbados, there are those who a blacklisting by worldwide charity feel they can run roughshod over us.” organisation, Oxfam, with Internation- The minister’s accusations Monday al Business and Commerce Minister, are the second reported salvo aimed at Donville Inniss, on Monday reportedly Oxfam. describing the poverty-fighting group The Barbados TODAY epaper had as a bully and liar. previously reported him referring to UK based Oxfam earlier this month Oxfam’s categorization of Barbados as named this island number 13 among ‘wicked’ and ‘mischievous.’ the world’s top 15 ‘worst corporate tax Noting that Barbados’ offshore oper- havens,’ claiming that Barbados along ations currently enjoy a passing grade with the other 14, “facilitate the most from the biggest tax haven watch dog extreme forms of corporate tax avoid- agency, the Organisation for Economic ance, driving the race to the bottom in Cooperation and Development, he ques- corporate taxation.” tioned the authority of the charitable The renowned charity accused Bar- organisation in venturing into such bados and the other countries of using areas. harmful tax policies, that are “causing “Next thing you know the Salvation the loss of huge amounts of valuable tax Army is going to say we are a tax haven, revenue,” and said, “their use is becom- the Red Cross is going to say we are a ing standard business practice for many tax haven.” companies.” The government minister said that Oxfam stated that its analysis found instead of praising Barbados for apply- 90 percent of the world’s biggest coming initiatives that lifted its people out panies had a presence in at least one of poverty, Oxfam wanted people for the tax haven. island, to “come with a beggar bowl.” “I don’t know where Oxfam’s head In the report, Oxfam stated that it Ernest Emmanuel lies to tell such blatant [untruths] about exposed the so-called ‘worst tax havens,’ a sovereign state,” the Nation newspa- because, “collecting tax is one of the per reported Inniss saying Monday. key means by which governments are City Council Candidate “There is no way even the most able to address poverty and inequality. unenlightened person can say that Bar- But big business is dodging tax on an bados is a tax haven, but you have these industrial scale, depriving governments District 45 organisations that criticise us and will across the globe of the money they need not say ‘boo’ about America, where to address poverty and invest in health- there are some states which practise care, education and jobs.”

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By Martin Khor These are only some of ini- of their currency levels, mak- Without the US on board in the corridors on what would Martin Khor is executive tial effects in anticipation of ing it more difficult to serv- the TPP cannot survive, as at happen if the US leaves the director of the South Centre, a a Trump presidency. As the ice external debt. The lesson least six countries with 85% of Paris Agreement or even the think tank for developing coun- President Elect begins to fill from the boom-bust financial the combined GDP of all the Convention altogether. tries, based in Geneva in his cabinet positions, the cycle is that what comes in 13 TPP countries need to ratify French President Francois PENANG, Nov. 24, 2016 world also wondered what is as short-term funds will most the agreement for it to come Hollande told the conference (IPS) - Even before taking in store with regard to new US likely move out when condi- into effect. that “the United States, the office, President-Elect Don- policies on immigration, the tions change. The near-certain death of second largest greenhouse gas ald Trump and the policies he UN, the Middle East, Asia and On the TPP, the effects of the TPP is due not so much to emitter, must respect the com- promised during his campaign even NATO. the US elections came swiftly. Trump as to the public mood mitments it has undertaken,” are already having a worldwide The first concrete real-world The US Congress must ratify in the US that has become stressing that the agreement impact in at least three areas effect was on currencies and the TPP for it to come into so strongly against such trade was “irreversible”. — global finance, trade and the flow of funds in developing effect and the last opportunity agreements that it was unlikely If the US leaves the Paris climate change. countries. Equities and cur- is during the “lame duck” ses- there would be enough votes Agreement, the effects could If his election is described as rencies in many countries in sion before Trump’s inaugura- to get it through the Congress, be disastrous. When the US an earthquake, the aftershocks Asia and elsewhere have taken tion on Jan. 20. whoever won the election. under President George W. are now being felt. a hit since the Trump election But immediately after the A larger issue is what overall Bush withdrew from the Kyoto Global funds are starting to victory. elections, Senate majority lead- trade policy Trump will adopt. Protocol in 2001, it didn’t have move out of many developing The US dollar has strength- er Mitch McConnell Dougall It is almost certain that the an immediate effect on other countries, reducing the value ened significantly in expecta- announced there would be no other big agreement, the US- countries. of their currencies and causing tions that Trump will embark vote on the TPP during this European Union Transatlantic But by 2011, Japan, Russia great economic uncertainty. on massive spending on infra- year. Trade and Investment Part- and Canada had also either The Trans Pacific Partner- structure, thus increasing Sensing there is no hope for nership (TTIP), will also cease pulled out of the protocol or ship (TPP) looks like it will expectations of inflationary a TPP bill to succeed, Obama negotiations. refused to participate in its fade away, as Trump has said pressures and of the Federal signaled he would give up the And NAFTA may be re-nego- second commitment period, he would give notice of the US Reserve raising interest rates effort. As Obama is the true, tiated, as this was a Trump and the protocol is now hardly withdrawing from the pact on earlier than expected. and often lonely, champion campaign promise, though no operational. There are legiti- his first day of office. Many billions of dollars of the TPP, while Trump had one knows the parametres of mate concerns the same fate Earlier, President Obama, of funds that had moved to pledged to kill it during his such a re-negotiation. may befall on a Paris Agree- seeing the signs on the wall, emerging economies in search campaign, there is almost no Trump has also vowed to ment without the US. gave up on efforts to give it a for higher yield are returning prospect for the TPP to be rati- slap on huge tariffs on imports Freed from the commitment final push through Congress. to the now-attractive USA, and fied in the US. from China and Mexico. Doing the US made under the agree- And delegates meeting at this reverse flow is expected to Many billions of dollars so would be against basic World ment to cut its Greenhouse the two-week annual UN cli- continue or increase. of funds that had moved to Trade Organisation rules, so Gas emissions by 26-28 percent mate conference that ended in This can cause volatility emerging economies in search Trump might have to discard below 2005 levels by 2025, a Marakesh on Nov. 19 were all and havoc in many emerging for higher yield are returning his campaign threats – or else Trump administration might speculating whether a Presi- economies, in the wake of an to the now-attractive USA, and hell will break loose at the more easily un-do Obama’s dent Trump would carry out exit of a sizable portion of the this reverse flow is expected to WTO. executive orders and the Envi- his campaign threat to pull the hundreds of billions of dollars continue or increase In any case, the future of the ronment Protection Agency US out of the Paris Agreement of foreign funds. At the recent summit meet- WTO’s negotiating agenda will rules to cut emissions from and what then would happen Many developing countries ing of the Asia-Pacific Econom- have to await the unveiling of existing power plants. to future international climate are vulnerable as foreign funds ic Cooperation held in Lima, President Trump’s overall trade A ray of hope was lit on this action. in recent years have increased leaders of the TPP countries, policy. depressing scenario at least Trump has since softened their ownership of their gov- including Obama, were hold- Thus the Trump presidency temporarily when Trump told his stand, telling the New ernment bonds denominated in ing on to the possibility that will have a huge impact on the journalists at the New York York Times on Nov. 22 that domestic currencies, and there Trump on taking office would future of the multilateral trad- Times that “I have an open he has “an open mind” on the is also higher participation of change his mind on the TPP. ing system as well as on bilat- mind on it”, when asked about Paris agreement. But he has foreigners in their stock mar- After all, President Bill eral trade agreements. the Paris agreement. also indicated he won’t follow kets. Clinton pushed through the Even more is at stake in cli- The chances of Trump through on the Obama admin- This makes them even more North American Free Trade mate change, widely described becoming a climate co-oper- istration’s domestic measures susceptible to high outflows of Agreement (NAFTA) though as the biggest crisis facing the ant if not exactly a champi- to reduce Greenhouse gases. capital, and to the weakening he opposed it before becom- world. During the campaign, on are not however bright. ing President and Obama had Trump described climate He has announced that his signed the TPP although he change as a hoax and vowed to choice for EPA head is Myron too had earlier been against pull the US out from the Paris Ebelle, known for his skeptical such agreements. Agreement, which Obama had views on the “myths of climate However, Trump dashed joined with other countries change.” hopes that he too would do an to ratify and which came into And one of his priorities on Founded 1990 • Published by Community News Group about-turn when he announced force in record time on Nov. 4. assuming office would be to Corporate Headquarters: One Metrotech Center North, Suite 1001, Brooklyn, NY 11201 on Nov. 20 that on his first day There was a sombre mood at pump more oil and gas and CEO: Les Goodstein as President he would issue a the UN Climate Change Con- restore the coal industry. PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER: Jennifer Goodstein notification of intent to with- vention conference in Morocco Reversing Obama’s climate ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: Ralph D’Onofrio draw from the TPP which he that ended Nov. 19. Delegates change regulations are expect- EDITOR EMERITUS: Kenton Kirby called a “potential disaster.” and activists alike speculated ed to follow. ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Kevin Williams

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10 Caribbean Life, Dec. 30, 2016–Jan. 5, 2017 BQ Requiem to those we loved and lost in 2016

On Christmas Day, actor William Shatner, the pilot of TV’s “Star Trek” space adven- Inside Life ture summed up 2016 saying “Is this year over yet? Too By Vinette K. Pryce many people are passing away. Rest in Peace George Michael.” Nile Rodgers, founder of the Village and here is where his nalist joined CBS News in Dec. hit group Chic founder added international mark as dancer, 1970 and had retired just a “this is so crazy I was just at his singer and actor. week before his death. house the morning of the 23rd. Local media suffered a blow Patty Duke, a native of Queens So crazy.” when “PBS News Hour” co- who won an Oscar as a teenager The shocking news dulled anchor Gwen Ifill died on Nov. for “The Miracle Worker,” died of the revelry of the Christian 14. The reporter battled with sepsis on March 29. She was 69. holiday, the second day of the cancer and lost the fight at age The actress’ long career included Jewish Channukah festivities 61. Ifill was born in Jamaica, her own television show, “The and the Kwanzaa celebration Queens. Reports in the New Patty Duke Show,” and “The Val- African Americans anticipated York Times stated that she ley of the Dolls.” the following day. grew up in federally subsidized Former first lady Nancy Rea- In a requiem to the sudden housing in Queens, Manhattan gan died of congestive heart fail- passing of the two-time British, and Staten Island. ure on March 6. She was 94. Grammy winner, former Radio New York City-born actor Reagan grew up in Flushing, One DJ Tony Blackburn said Robert Vaughn died of leukemia Queens, before becoming a Hol- Fidel Castro (second from left) with PM Michael Manley and “This dreadful year goes on and on Nov. 11. He was 83. Vaughn lywood actress and marrying GG Glasspole - 1970. Ephraim Martin on…RIP George Michael.” was known best for his role in then-actor and future President “During an influential career “The Man from U.N.C.L.E” tel- Ronald Reagan in 1952. that spanned nearly four dec- evision series George Kennedy, who was “1999,””Let’s Go Crazy,” “Do broadcasting her popular “Let’s ades, George became one of the The creator of “Happy Days” born in NYC died on Feb. 28. Me Baby,” “I Would Die 4U,” Hear It” segment on WPAT most beloved pop craftsmen and “The Odd Couple” was a He was 91. The veteran char- “Diamonds and Pearls,” “Rasp- radio, (930 AM). and respected entertainers. Bronx native. Garry Marshall, acter actor starred in countless berry Beret,” “I Wanna be Your Another of her legacies From the enormous success he born in the borough in 1934, movies including “Cool Hand Lover” and a trove of classic proved a tribute to her island- achieved with pop duo Wham! died of complications from Luke” and “Airport.” recordings. nation when she opened a one- to his influential solo career, pneumonia after suffering a “Mob Wives” star and Brook- Prince was 57. stop shop for Jamaican foods. his extraordinary talent had a stroke. He was 81. Marshall lyn native Angela Raiola, better Prince protégé Vanity died She named it Yard & Farrin, a profound impact on countless also directed “Pretty Woman” known as “Big Ang,” died on Feb. 15. The leader of a 80s place nationals could find food entertainers worldwide, and and “The Princess Diaries.” Feb. 18 after battling cancer. group known as Vanity 6, her treats galore. his creative contributions will A prolific author, Nobel She was 55. off-stage name was Denise Kat- Guyana mourned Edward live on forever,” Neil Portnow, Peace Prize winner and Holo- Muhammad Ali was not a rina Matthews. Like Prince, she Ricardo Braithwaite, a prolific President/CEO of The Record- caust survivor, Elie Wiesel died New Yorker. However when he too died at 57. author, educator, engineer and ing Academy said. on July 2. He was 87. Though died on June 3 at age 73 he A partial listing of celebrated diplomat. “We have lost a cherished born in Romania, Wiesel called was grieved for many days at departures also include: Mau- Braithwaite later moved artist and our sincerest condo- Manhattan home until the Harlem’s Apollo Theater as if rice White of the rhythm and to Britain and enlister in the lences go out to George’s fam- time of his death. he was born and raised in the blues group Earth Wind and Royal Air Force, but even with ily, friends, and musical collab- Lou Pearlman, the creator Big Apple. His mega accom- Fire, 74, actor Ron Glass, 71, a degree in engineering from orators. He will be missed.” of ‘NSYNC and the Backstreet plishments in boxing and Frank Sinatra Jr. 75, actress Cambridge, he was denied a The music award institution Boys, died in federal prison iconic philanthropic and cul- Zsa Zsa Gabor, 99, Phife Dawg, job in that field because he was had issued a similar statement on Aug. 19, 2016. He was 62. tural contributions were partly a Tribe called Quest, 45, actors Black. a decade ago on the very same Pearlman was born in Flush- attributed to the outpouring of Bill Nunn, 66, Gene Wilder, 83, Rather than fight a poten- day when soul singer James ing, Queens, and graduated love the community displayed Kenny “R2D2” Baker, 81, and tial losing battle with per- Brown succumbed at age 73. from Queens College in the but mostly his ties to the city Alan Thicke, 69, musician Leon vasive racism in that field Two years later, another Christ- late 1970s. Pearlman was serv- revered him as a favorite son. Russell,74 and John Glenn, the he challenged a teaching mas Day shocker upstaged the ing out a 25-year sentence for The legendary world champi- first American astronaut to career in the slums of Lon- revelry with the announce- swindling banks and investors onship fighter had struggled orbit the earth at 95. don. Equally competitive due ment of the death of Eartha out of more than $300 million. from Parkinson’s disease for 35 The Caribbean suffered to the unruly students he Kitt on the holiday. Kitt died Michael Cimino, the Academy years but after suffering from tragic losses on Sep. 8 with was forced to educate he ulti- at age 81. Award-winning director behind respiratory issues, the three- the passing of Cecil Bustama- mately succeeded in winning Early in 2016, Portnow the 1978 Vietnam War film “The time-former champion passed nte Campbell, a Jamaican ska their confidence, trust and lamented the death of another Deer Hunter,” died on July 2, away in a hospital in Phoenix, innovator popularly known respect. He chronicled his British singer/musician who 2016. He was 77. Born in New Arizona. as Prince Buster. The music teaching experience living passed in New York. David York City, Cimino grew up on His funeral was held in his producer and recorder died in there by penning a book he Bowie, a New York resident Long Island before moving to hometown Louisville, Ken- Miami, Florida at age 78. titled “To Sir With Love.” died on Jan. 10, after battling Los Angeles in 1971. tucky. Another source of grief for The book inspired a movie cancer. He was 69. What is New York Fashion In Minneapolis, Minnesota Caribbean music lovers focused of the same name that starred Celebrated New Yorkers Week without Bill Cunning- the color purple reigned when on Jamaican radio co-host actor Sidney Poitier and Scot- were hard-hit with tragedies ham? The New York Times pho- news of the passing of Prince Ellen (Pat) Bailey. Most listen- tish singer Lulu. in 2016. tographer was known for his Rogers Nelson made headlines ers familiar with the “Gil and Braithwaite died Dec. 13 at Colonel Abrams, a 80s chart- street style pictures — and for on April 21. Pat Bailey Show,” will recall the age 104 in Rockville, Mary- topper whose “Trapped” and the bike he rode around Man- The rock/pop superstar died St. Elizabeth-born co-producer land. “Ain’t Gonna Let” ruled disco hattan while shooting. Cun- in his Paisley Park recording as Miss Pat, Gil’s spouse who Perhaps the Caribbean clubs died on Nov. 25 at age ningham had been with the studio. co-piloted New York’s longest region attracted its biggest 67. He was acclaimed to be the newspaper for 40 years when he Prince was most famous running Jamaican radio pro- publicity windfall when revo- pioneer of house and dance died on June 25. He was 87. for the classic song and movie gram. Bailey died on Dec. 12 lutionary, Communist leader music. Former “60 Minutes” news “Purple Rain” as well as a long in her Long Island home, at Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz died Born in Detroit, Michigan correspondent Morley Safer list of Grammy-winning com- age 77. on Nov. 25 in Cuba. Nine days his family later moved to East died in Manhattan on May 19. positions including “Little Red She died after suffering of official, national mourning 13 Street, in Manhattan’s east He was 84. The veteran jour- Corvette,” “When Doves Cry,” a stroke one year ago while Catch You On The Inside! BQ Caribbean Life, Dec. 30, 2016–Jan. 5, 2017 11 US seeks closer ties with the Caribbean

By Dawn Plummer Dec. 10, some slight changes sight of our long term interest There is no avoidant between were made to this bill and sent close to home.” the United States (US) and the back to Congress and the legis- The Congressional advisor Caribbean, and history has lation was passed in Congress also acknowledged the valu- shown that the relationship has on Dec. 13, 2016. President able importance of the Carib- been a long and cordial one in Barack Obama’s signature will bean Community to the United most circumstances. However, then put this piece of legisla- States “and the big picture is the question that has always tion into law. that the Caribbean needs the been raised by some Caribbean Congressional advisor on United States, especially as the nationals more often than not Caribbean Affairs represent- new administration takes office what is the United States doing ing Congressman Eliot Engel in January,” the advisor added. to help its Caribbean neigh- office lauded the bill as a mean- The legislation will address bors, especially on issues that ingful one for the Caribbean. areas such as how to collabo- are bilateral. The bill, the advisor pointed rate more on energy, security, With this knowledge on out, will call for long-term expanding diplomacy and provid- hand and the need to have a agreements between the Unit- ing educational exchange oppor- greater inclusion of the Carib- ed States and the Caribbean. tunities for Caribbean citizens. bean in the US Foreign Affairs It will enhance and strengthen Representative Engel is also policies, United States Con- the existing ties. It will develop asking that the Caribbean gressman, Representative Eliot further engagement between Diaspora leaders have a sig- Engle, (D-NY) a ranking mem- United States and Caribbean nificant input in these engage- ber on Foreign Affairs along on pertinent bilateral agreements. One Caribbean leader, with his colleague, Rep Ileana ments. Congressman Engel Bronx resident and President Ros-Lehtinen, former chair of also wants to uphold United of the Jamaica Progressive the committee (R-FL) tabled a States aid already in place, as League, Sadie Campbell said, piece of legislation in the Unit- the need does exist especially she welcomes the legislation, ed States Congress to propel for some nations. Also high- “…what will it take to wake and prioritize issues relating lighted is the importance for us up, we need more partici- President Obama laughs with Rep. Eliot Engle, D-NY., as he enters to address a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill to the Caribbean. The bill was these Caribbean nations to col- pation from the Diaspora, we in Washington, Sept. 8, 2011. tabled as: The United States- laborate with the United States have been too silent, if Donald Associated Press / Kevin Lamarque, POOL Caribbean Strategic Engage- State Department more than Trump does not wake us up I ment Act (H.R.4939). ever before. In a news release, do not know what will. We need The bill first passed through Engel noted that countries of full support from the Diaspora tional Consortium of Carib- of legislation as encouraging, Congress in June 2016, went the Caribbean are profoundly to send our message.” bean Professionals, Dr. Gerald “any extension to help sustain to the United States Senate on important “… we must not lose President of the Interna- White-Davis, hailed the piece the relationship is good.’” >@=AB/B313OW\TcZc`W\ObW]\-3`SQbWZSRgaTc\QbW]\- ESacQQSaaTcZZgRWOU\]aSb`SOb( >@=AB/B31/<13@ @SQSWdS3TTSQbWdSB`SOb[S\b 3fO[W\S/ZbS`\ObWdSa 3<:/@532>@=AB/B3 @SZWOPZS@Sa^]\aWdS @SRcQS0ObV`]][B`WâW\ eSSY B]^1ZOaaC`]Z]UWaba /ZZSdWObS=bVSÀg[^b][a AO[S2Og7\]T¿QS 2WOU\]abWQ@ORW]Z]Ug 7;>=B3<13 :OPBSabaeWbV @SUOW\4W`[3`SQbWZS4c\QbW]\ 7[[SRWObS@SacZba 3f^Z]`S7\\]dObWdS=^bW]\a /[S`WQO¸aB]^C`]Z]UWabaAW\QS '=^S\%2Oga/ESSY/ZZ;OX]`7\acÒ\QSa/QQS^bSR SM PATIENTS’ 0@==9:G<( $! 3 "bVAb`SSb

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B Caribbean Life, Dec. 30, 2016–Jan. 5, 2017 13 OAS wants respect for electoral process in Haiti

By Nelson A. King published. The Washington, D.C.-based “The OAS / EOM reaffirms Organization of American the importance of completing States (OAS) says its Electoral the final phases of the elector- Observation Mission (EOM) in al process in accordance with Haiti has called for “respect for pre-established norms and in a pre-established norms” in the peaceful atmosphere,” said the electoral process in the French- OAS, calling on “all actors to speaking Caribbean country. conduct themselves responsi- The OAS said on Wednesday bly in order to bring this proc- that the EOM, led by former ess to its proper conclusion.” Uruguayan senator Juan Raúl The OAS has said that pre- Ferreira, “takes note of the liminary results in the Nov. 20 decision by the National Elec- presidential election in Haiti toral Court (BCEN) to carry are “in line” with data collected out a verification at the Tabula- by its observation mission. tion Center (CTV) of 12 percent “The preliminary results of the voting return protocols show significant margins issued in the elections held on between the number of votes Nov. 20. obtained by the candidates con- “The Mission observed that testing the election, and are in political parties are making use line with data collected by OAS of the available legal process- observers at polling stations on es to present their claims and Election Day,” the OAS said. concerns,” the OAS said. Jovenel Moise, a member of In accordance with existing the PHTK, or the Bald Heads Jovenel Moise talks to journalists during an interview in his ofﬁ ce in Petion-Ville, Haiti, Tues- agreements between the gov- Party, has been declared win- day, Nov. 29, 2016. Moise, a political newcomer backed by Haiti’s previous elected leader, ernment of Haiti and the Gen- ner of the presidential elec- easily won the presidential election redo, according to preliminary results that were quickly questioned Tuesday by several losing factions. Associated Press / Dieu Nalio Chery eral Secretariat of the OAS, the tion, the Provisional Electoral OAS said it “has had a continu- Council (CEP) said. ous presence in the country Moise, a plantation owner, dent Michel Martelly, who didates Jean-Charles Moïse, of was a spokeswoman for former since Nov. 2 and will continue received 595,430 votes, or received 208,837 votes, or the Pitit Dessalines, received president Jean Bertrand Aris- to accompany the Haitian peo- 55.6 per cent of the votes cast, 19.52 per cent, of the popular 118,142 votes, or 11.04 per tide, received 96,121 votes, or ple in this process until the defeating Jude Célestin of the votes. cent; while Maryse Narcisse, 8.99 per cent, of the popular final results of the election are LAPEH Party of former presi- The other presidential can- of the Fanmi Lavalas, and who votes.

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14 Caribbean Life, Dec. 30, 2016–Jan. 5, 2017 BQ Caribbean urged to support new approach to cholera in Haiti

By Nelson A. King Recognizing the moral responsibility of the United Nations to the victims of the cholera epidemic in Haiti, the Gen- eral Assembly has welcomed the new UN approach to tackling the disease — Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Barbados Sena- formally launched earlier this month by tor Mrs. Maxine Pamela Ometa Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon — and McClean addresses the United Na- called on all 193 of the world body’s tions General Assembly at United members states, including Caribbean Nations headquarters. countries, to provide the two-track plan Associated Press / Stephen Chernin their full support. Adopting a consensus resolution, the Assembly called on “all member states, relevant UN bodies and other interna- Barbados, tional governmental and non-governmental partners to provide their full support to [the new UN approach], in partic- ular to intensify their efforts to respond China sign to and eliminate cholera and to address the suffering of its victims, including by providing material assistance and support to communities and those Haitians most directly affected by cholera.” visa waiver Costing an estimated US$400 million over the next two years, the UN said the approach, detailed in a report of the secretary-general, entitled “A new agreement approach to cholera in Haiti,” will center on two different elements, known as By Azad Ali “Track One” and “Track Two.” The Barbados government has “Track One” consists of a “greatly A boy diagnosed with cholera receives treatment at a cholera center in signed a reciprocal visa waiver agree- intensified and better-resourced effort Anse D’Hainault, Haiti, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016. The U.N. said Hurricane Mat- ment with China which will include to respond to and reduce the inci- thew has increased the risk of a “renewed spike” in the number of cholera holders of ordinary passports. dence of cholera, through addressing cases. Associated Press / Dieu Nalio Chery The agreement was signed by Haiti’s short- and longer-term issues Barbados Minister of Foreign Affairs of water, sanitation and health systems UN said. Briefing the Assembly on the new and Foreign Trade, Senator Maxine and improved access to care and treat- It said Haiti has been dealing with a approach in early December, Ban apolo- McClean and Ambassador to China, ment,” the UN said. cholera outbreak since October 2010, gized to the people of Haiti, expressing Wang Le recently. It said “Track Two” of the approach is some nine months after it suffered a deep regret for the loss of life and suf- The minister said there was also the development of a package of mate- devastating earthquake. fering caused by the French-speaking an agreement “on the establishment rial assistance and support to those The outbreak has affected an esti- country’s cholera epidemic. of Visa-Free Access to holders of Haitians most directly affected by chol- mated 788,000 people and claimed the “The United Nations and its member passports issued by the office of the era, “centered on the victims and their lives of more than 9,000, the UN said. states have the power to recognize and Hong Kong Special Administrative families and communities.” It said concerted national and inter- respond to that suffering,” he said. “Let Region.” “It is expected that it will also involve national actions have resulted in a 90 us step up in solidarity to our moral McClean also spoke about the affected individuals and communities percent reduction in the number of duty and do the right thing for the Hai- excellent relations between the two in the development of the package,” the suspected cases. tian people and our United Nations.” countries, noting that in 2017 would mark 40 years of diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China. The minister cited two examples of such activities as the recent arrival of a Chinese medical team in Barbados Holiday greetings to assist with the provision of medical care at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, and the Sixth Round of consultations Continued from page 3 Annual Toy Drive and Holiday Party, between the ministries of foreign Bichotte, who represents the 42nd hosted by Grenadian Derek Noel. affairs of some Caribbean countries Assembly District in Brooklyn, wished Bichotte said there was food, music and China’s foreign ministry, which all those celebrating Chanukah, Frei- and dancing, “and a good time was had took place in March. lechen Chanukah, to those celebrating by all.” She said the completion and sign- Christmas, a Merry Christmas, and to She expressed gratitude to William; ing of the treaty on mutual legal those celebrating Kwaanza, a Happy Judges Ciccotto, Levine and Sweeney; assistance in criminal matters and Kwaanza, and a Happy Winter Solstice. Flatbush Development Corporation; Sen. 'Santa' Jesse Hamilton with treaty on extradition between the two “May these holidays, which are cel- Leon Goldenberg; and the many com- youngest guest. countries were also signed. ebrated in the darkest and coldest time munity members for their contribu- This year, the minister said also of year, give light and warmth to all,” tions. marked the beginning of the reha- she said. “They definitely made the lives of Sen. Jesse Hamilton, dubbed “Sena- bilitation work on the Garfield Sobers This year, Bichotte, District Leader many children brighter this Christmas,” tor Santa,” hosted a Toy Drive and Give- Gymnasium, which has been facilitat- Josue Pierre and the Shirley Chisholm said Bichotte, disclosing that this year’s away celebration at his 20th Senatorial ed by a grant provided by China. Democratic Club collaborated for the toys were donated to Public School 6. District Office in Brooklyn.

Q Caribbean Life, Dec. 30, 2016–Jan. 5, 2017 15 Ernest Emmanuel CARIBBEAN ROUNDUP Continued from page 4 down and weak energy prices con- in December 2016 which claimed the tributed the energy sector’s dete- City Council Candidate island was the only Eastern Caribbean rioration, while linkages with that country which had not eliminated sector pulled down the non-energy mother-to-child transmission. sector. Health Minister Mary Isaac said The current account deficit wid- Wishes the the claim was “completely unfound- ened as a result of reduced goods ed’ and that the last reported case of export, while foreign direct invest- mother-to-child transmission of HIV ment saw a modest recovery. Haitian Community in St. Lucia was in 2010. According to the report, govern- She said that St. ment’s fiscal deficit expanded to 4.2 Lucia remained com- percent of Gross Domestic Product mitted to its efforts (GDP). in preventing mother- In response, several adjustments to-child transmission were made to com- of HIV. pensate for lost ener- Isaac said UNAIDS has assured gy revenues, including the ministry that will publish a full several new tax initia- retraction of the statement and high- tives. light St. Lucia’s accomplishment in The report said:”In monetary pol- the elimination of mother-to-child icy, the central repo rate was left A happy and Safe transmission of HIV since 2010. unchanged in 2016 and the exchange rate against the US dollar was allowed Trinidad to weaken. Unemployment rose to The Trinidad and Tobago economy 4.4 percent in the second quarter of Independence Day has declined by 4.5 percent in 2016 2016 as the slowdown took hold. according to a new report from the It also noted that measures had Economic Commissioner for Latin been implemented to increase rev- America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). enue from other sources, including This follows contractions of 0.6 reinstatement of property tax, a new percent and 0.5 percent in 2014 income tax bracket and a 7 percent Eclac said continued natural gas tax on online shopping. supply shortages, maintenance shut- -compiled by Azad Ali

Cancer deaths on the rise By Azad Ali The study showed prostate cancer Cancer deaths are rising in the Car- to cause 18 to 47 percent ofcancer ibbean, according to a recent study by deaths among Caribbean men, while the Caribbean Public Health Agency lung cancer was the second cause of (CARPHA) and the United States Center cancer deaths accounting for five to 25 for Disease Control (CDC). percent. In a statement CARPHA said only Among females, breast cancer the death-rate from lung cancer was was the main cause of cancer death, higher in the United States than the accounting for 14 to 30 percent of can- Caribbean. cers and being generally twice as high It said the rates of death for cancer of as the US rate. the cervix, breasts, prostate and colon CARPHA head, Dr. James Hospedales are two to three times higher in the said breast cancer can be detected early Caribbean than the United States. and treated successfully. The source for news in your neighborhood:

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B Caribbean Life, Dec. 30, 2016–Jan. 5, 2017 17 Maurice White’s musical journey to rock & roll

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The storefront of Roti-R-Us in East Flatbush. Community News Group / Alexandra Simon

By Alexandra Simon with it.” A local restaurateur is bid- During a given week, Per- ding for the top roti in town saud who runs the restaurant Family business: King Persaud runs the eatery with his 23-year–old son Brandon, who pre- with his roti-specializing eat- with a staff that includes his pares food for customers. Community News Group / Alexandra Simon ery. 23 year–old son Brandon, says Roti-R-Us opened its doors they produce dozens of fresh to East Flatbush in November roti skin all day — so much he ed from the Caribbean and has they come for because we don’t Island and Far Rockaway,” he 2013 as a walk-in takeout. Now cannot truly calculate an exact vegan-friendly options. use cheap products,” said Per- said. “A lot of customers were three years into the business number. “We got a lot of vegetarian saud. “That’s the instruction I telling us to expand so they and now also an eat-in res- “I can’t begin to get into food,” he said. “If you walk in, give people who work here — can stay and eat — just give taurant, the restaurant’s Guy- that because we sell a lot — we there is something for you to there’s no scamming. Because your customers what they need anese-American owner says his make a lot of roti everyday,” eat. We don’t turn anyone away once things start getting good, because what you put in, is bistro is a staple for many in the he said. because we have everything.” some people will start getting what you get out.” Caribbean community because The eating house’s extensive Persaud prides himself on cheap and buy the flour cheap- Persaud sees a bright future he offers the real deal. menu offers a one-stop shop for using top notch products for er — we don’t cut corners for his business, and possibly “There’s a lot of roti places anyone with a taste for Carib- his roti recipe in order to give here.” another expansion of it with a in Brooklyn, but once people bean food. Despite its name, customers a better tasting and He says maintaining this different type of setting. come into my business they Roti-R-Us does not just sell roti enjoyable meal. He says setting honesty reflects the genuine “I hope it’ll grow into a bet- won’t go anywhere else,” said even though that is the top sell- this goal is an honest business patronage that even supports ter and bigger establishment King Persaud, founder and ing food at the store. Custom- model that keeps him and his his brand outside of East Flat- because we’re trying to push owner of Roti-R-Us. “We sell ers can also buy jerk chicken, customers pleased, and he also bush, which also led him to it,” he said. “Maybe somewhere fresh roti that is made every beef patties, chow mein, rice, ensures that his employes fol- expanding to a dine in and sus- with a bar and more upscale res- day — not that stale stuff and and a variety of stewed meats. low it as well, he said. tain their business. taurant pushing the same prod- we sell a lot of dishes that go He also carries pastries import- “It’s the quality roti that “I get customers from Staten ucts, different atmosphere.”

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Outgoing, Trinidad & Tobago Consul General (Ag.) to New York, Urvashi Ramnarine told Caribbean Life during a recent interview at the Free, fireworks, fun, food, slated for all- CARICOM Consular Corps Christmas celebration, at the Barbados Con- sulate, in Manhattan, that the new hours of operation of the consu- night revelry in Brooklyn on eve of 17 late, will better serve nationals with passport applications and renewals, birth certificates, forms, and in the By Vinette K. Pryce will be open and free of charge starting pect Park Alliance said. many other issues that nationals If Manhattan’s Times Square seems a bit at 6:00 PM on New Year’s Eve. The New “This year has special meaning to seek assistance with. intimidating on New Year’s Eve, a Brooklyn York Aquarium will have special extend- us, as it will formally kick off our 150th The diplomat, who is being recalled boardwalk and its major park might be ed hours of operations until :pm. anniversary celebration of Prospect to Port of Spain on completion of her more inviting to ring in the new year. “Once again, the People’s Playground Park, which first opened to the public assignment in January 2017, added According to Eric L. Adams, the will play host to what is fast becoming in 1867. We welcome revelers to come that the office would be better ready to borough’s president: “We have built a beloved annual tradition: New Year’s to the Park to enjoy the gorgeous dis- serve everyone during the new hours, an incredible New Year’s Eve tradition, Eve, the Coney Island way!” Council play, which would not be possible with- and would cater to the growing needs leaving no doubt as to where is the best Member Treyger said. “Thousands of out the support of Borough President of services at its 125 Maiden Lane, 4th place on the planet to ring in 2017.” people will converge on our beloved Adams, and we thank him.” Floor, in Manhattan location. “There are two types of people: Those boardwalk, beneath the peak of the “The NYC & Company Foundation CG Ramnarine, a 16-year Foreign who celebrate the New Year in Brooklyn, iconic Parachute Jump, to enjoy all of is proud to support Brooklyn’s upcom- Service officer who served five years and those who wish they could. Make the sights, sounds, tastes, and thrills ing New Year’s Eve event on the Coney in New York with the last year as act- sure to be one of the lucky ones!” that Coney Island has to offer. I can’t Island boardwalk as we spotlight one of ing consul general in New York, said He recently announced plans for New wait to greet that crowd and join them New York City’s most iconic and beloved she has been very fortunate to serve Year’s Eve celebrations that could trump in welcoming 2017. It is a pleasure to attractions,” Fred Dixon, president of in two very importing postings. She Manhattan’s ball drop in Times Square. work with Borough President Adams, NYC & Company Foundation said. did a four-and-a-half-year stint in The BP said for the third year in a State Senator Savino, Assembly Member “The Alliance for Coney Island is India, and five and a half years in row — in both Coney Island and Pros- Harris, the Alliance for Coney Island, happy to once again work in partnership New York, where she gained insight- pect Park — Brooklyn is offering greater and all of the local organizations that with Borough President Adams, Council ful experience to better equip her for access to free family-friendly festivities. are working hard to make Coney Island Member Treyger, and Assembly Member any other assignment in the Trinidad Adams said he will be the host to the the place to be when the clock strikes Harris to ring in the New Year in Coney & Tobago Foreign Service. annual celebration which will be high- midnight.” Island,” Alexandra Silversmith, executive “It is routine that the ministry lighted by a digital “burst” of lights to “What better way to ring in the New director of the Alliance for Coney Island rotates officers ever so often, and ring in 2017 from the iconic Parachute Year than in one of our most treasured said. “We’ve seen a growing number of being outside of Trinidad for 10 years, Jump. This year’s event at Steeplechase public spaces, Prospect Park!” NYC Parks attendees and this year we’re making it I have gained a lot of experience Plaza will complement his ongoing sup- Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver said. even more exciting with venues opening in consular and bilateral relations, port of the 37th annual fireworks and “As Prospect Park inches towards its earlier for guests to enjoy Coney Island while working on behalf of Trinidad festivities held in Grand Army Plaza. 150th birthday, celebrations like this throughout the day.” at the High Commission in India, Slated to begin at 6:00 P M., the party at one offer us an exciting opportunity to Additional Coney Island dining and rendering services to Indonesia, Sin- Prospect Park will commence at 11 pm honor this special place that serves so entertaiment options that will open spe- gapore, Japan, Bangladesh and Shri and feature music from DJ C. Live and many New Yorkers. NYC Parks is grate- cial for this holiday celebration include Lanka and now in at the consulate in the Brooklyn Mash It Up Band at Grand ful for such a wonderful and meaning- Applebee’s, Coney Island Brewery, New York,” said Ramnarine. Army Plaza that leads into a bigger- ful tradition, and to our partners who Coney Island USA, El Dorado Bumper Although working in these various than-ever pyrotechnic display. help make it possible, including Bor- Cars, Nathan’s Famous, Tom’s Restau- capacities dealing foreign policy was Building off of the success of last ough President Adams and the Prospect rant, Wahlburgers, and White Castle. challenging, Ramnarine feels that year’s expanded Coney Island festivi- Park Alliance.” Additional partners on his celebration her work has helped to deepen rela- ties — which were attended by more “New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Grand in Coney Island include State Sena- tions between countries, and forged than 15,000 revelers — BP Adams Army Plaza are truly a borough-wide tor Diane J. 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BQ Caribbean Life, Dec. 30, 2016–Jan. 5, 2017 27 Turks and Caicos elects first female premier

By Azad Ali A woman has created history in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) when she was voted premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands — booting out Premier Dr. Rufus Ewing out of Parliament in Founder of Trees that Feed Foundation (TFFF) Mary McLaughlin, left, with the organization’s Barbados represen- the recent general election. tative Barney Gibbs, right, inspecting a tree nursery in Barbados, one of the many Caribbean countries where they Preliminary results released by the are planting breadfruit trees. Mike McLaughlin electoral office in the British Over- seas Territory showed that 45-year- old attorney Sharlene Cartwright- Robinson had led the opposition Peo- Tree-planting organization sees ple’s Democratic Movement (PDM) to victory, winning seven of the 10 parliamentary seats. She is the first-ever woman to head a government in the British solution to Haiti’s deforestation Overseas Territory. Cartwright-Robinson led a team By Alexandra Simon fere with the local business,” he said. called “The Dream Team” to the elec- Eight years since starting an interna- “We don’t just plant trees — we give tion and has accused the Ewing-led tional tree-planting mission, the Trees equipment, we create jobs, and educate government of having led the TCI That Feed Foundation (TFFF) recently people about the value of agriculture, into an abyss for which the citizens planted their 100,000th tree in Haiti, and how to understand the world we are suffering. and sees a hopeful light for the coun- live in.” The 7,800 voters had three choic- try’s agricultural future following the The organization’s overall goal is to es, the ruling PNP, the PDM and the destructive Hurricane Matthew that plant one million trees, and it is trying People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) wrecked most of the country’s southern to reach that by expanding TFFF into led by Oswald Skippings. region, which was also home to ample other islands in the region, specifically The new premier told supporters crops and trees. in Haiti where widespread deforesta- that the new government would stick The Illinois-based organization tion due to charcoal dependency has to the policies outlined on the PDM began its environmental commitment left Haiti’s agricultural industry in a manifesto. in Jamaica, then expanded that mission vulnerable stage. But even with the to Haiti and other smaller islands, and long road ahead, McLaughlin says he has been planting breadfruit trees and is seeing progress and long-term solu- assisting farmers in the Caribbean with tions with the growing awareness TFFF maintaining and growing their crops. emphasizes with their partners. But since the hurricane, the organiza- “It’s happening already but we can’t tion has been seeking solutions to assist declare victory yet — that’s why I go Haitian farmers with the tools, rather back to education because it’s one of than create dependency often suggested Charlotin Frednaud, left, a Haitian the most important things, and once for the country, said a spokesman for entrepreneur posing with breadfruit the government starts to realize it, they the organization. ﬂ our, which is donated to oprhan- can help by taking a more organized “Right now Haiti needs a little bit ages and schools in Haiti to feed approach,” he said. of everything,” said Mike McLaugh- children. Mike McLaughlin Once trees such as breadfruit, instead lin, secretary treasurer of Trees That of timber trees are planted, it will begin Feed Foundation. “People are sending a reduction in tree cutting, and help clothes and shoes, and we think that’s in Haiti. locals see the necessity in protecting good, but what we think is better is Allowing the locals to learn about their environment. helping them help themselves and set- the agriculture, the process, and plant- Overall the mission of Trees That ting up their own businesses.” ing have fed many Haitian school chil- Feed Foundation is to ensure the pres- Trees That Feed Foundation prima- dren and given farmers work oppurtini- ervation of trees, and build a desire to rily plants breadfruit trees, but also ies, said McLaughlin. He says they are make the world invest more into the plant trees that produce cashews, man- able to feed people and create entrepre- environment, rather than more popular goes, ackee, and other highly consumed neurship, while also sustaining the pre- ways of aid, said McLaughlin. foods in a given country. But the prima- existing local businesses as well, which “I want people to understand the ry focus is breadfruit, which is turned often suffers with constant aid without importance of agriculture, agroforestry, into flour to make porridges consumed investment. self sufficiency, and other better ways to Premier Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson. by children at schools and orphanages “When you keep giving, you inter- help, instead of just sending old shoes,” www.wikimedia.org

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Two stilt dancers perform on stage to the music of a live band at the TropicalFete Countdown at the Brooklyn School of Music on Dec. 18. Brittany Somerset Young talent shines at TropicalFete

By Alexandra Simon Young talent were the stars of the night at the TropicalFete Countdown at the Brooklyn School of Music on Dec. 18. The annual event hosted a night of dance, calypso music, and stilt dancing. Guests came out to see kids perform steel pan renditions of popular songs, and experience a live band that everyone seemed to like, said the show’s AILEY’S host.

Continued on Page 34 Caribbean artists get close-up REVELATIONS

By Alexandra Simon Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Linda Celeste Sims and Glenn Allen Sims in Alvin Ailey’s Revelations. All aboard for a post-Valentine’s week- Andrew Eccles end musical cruise. A cruise trip featuring the top reg- gae, dancehall, and soca musicians is Rising to the political occasion set to depart on Feb. 27 for a five-day and four-night trip from Miami, Florida By Laura Andrews A subtle-colored background with testimonies to wrestling with similar to Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Organizers of “Revelations” the most important dancers donning skin-toned clothing issues as well as demonstrating the the Love and Harmony cruise say the curative and self-healing dance of the vividly illustrates the prevalence of importance of this invaluable dance. non-stop party provides fans with a 21st century should be the mandato- undignified moments in the lives of A clear example, was a gentleman close-up of their favorite artists at an ry diagnosis for survivors of the 2016 all people. seated next to me in NYC, during this event not commonly offered. presidential election in the United Majestically, the company filled the evening performance, who is a visitor “A lot of these artists perform at these States. Alvin Ailey’s 1960 brilliantly- stage, with de’cor and costumes by from Israel. According to this citizen big major stage shows but fans never choreographed masterpiece speaks Ves Harper, as Hall Johnson’s ‘I Been of Israel, a land in territorial dispute get to see them up close personal,” said to rising to the occasion in the face of Buked’ dared to explain musically since the biblical days, he recalled Jabba, organizer and representative for continuous adversity. The opening of troubled human missteps. The ability meeting Ailey, face-to-face, in his Rockers Island. “People will pay $200 “Revelations,” performed by the Alvin of Alvin Ailey, the founder of AAADT, homeland and seeing “Revelations” to see their favorite artist but whether Ailey American Dance Theatre at to create “Revelation” reflecting the the first time in this holy venue. their front row or back row — that’s the New York City Center, leans into the experience of Black women and citi- Although an ageless dance, “Rev- closest they’ll get to the artist.” common feeling of disappointment. zens around the globe, gives personal Continued on Page 34 Continued on Page 34

BQ Caribbean Life, Dec. 30, 2016–Jan. 5, 2017 33 AILEY

Continued from page 33 elations” dancer Hope Boykin, in one section leads a diverse TOP 10 group, as dancers elegant- ly demonstrate resilience SINGLES and tenacity in overcoming obstacles. While assurance is addressed, humility, patience Don’t Wanna Know 1 and requests for divine inter- Maroon 5 Feat. Kendrick Lamar vention are not taken for grant- Closer ed. 2 The Chainsmokers Feat. Halsey Establishing the surge of energy and power available to Side To Side man through faith and belief 3 Ariana Grande Feat. Nicki Minaj materialize, as dancers Con- stance Stamatiou and Yannick Scars To Your Beautiful Lebrun gracefully dazzled the 4 Alessia Cara enthusiastic contingent with Starboy agile bodies balanced by an arm, 5 The Weekend Feat. Daft Punk next by a leg and then a body. A powerful, pleasing and indulgent 24K Magic 6 sight for the sold-out crowd. Bruno Mars Honor, humor and ascen- Let Me Love You sion are explored in this must- 7 DJ Snake Feat. Justin Bieber see, incomparable extraordinary work of art. Black Beatles For more information on the 8 Rae Sremmurd Feat. Gucci Mane AAADT and making a differ- ence with this world beloved Starving 9 company, visit AlvinAiley.org/ Hailee Stenfeld & Grey Feat. Zedd Support. AAADT in Alvin Ailey’s Revelations. Paul Kolnik Heathens 10 twenty one pilots TropicalFete TOP 10 Lovers Rock cruise Continued from page 33 Continued from page 33 ALBUMS them.” “It was a smashing hit for eve- Artists such as Beres Ham- Not only will it be an experi- ryone with an appreciation for mond, Elephant Man, Alli- ence for passengers, it will be A Pentatonix Christmas live music,” said Tanisha Burke, son Hinds, Shabba Ranks, one for the artists too, many 1 Pentatonix hostess of the event. “We had a and Dexta Daps, are a few who have never performed on well-seasoned band filled with of the many confirmed acts a cruise or experienced one. Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’ 2 horns, saxophones, trumpets, for the Love and Harmony Jabba said a chat with Beres Kid Cudi drums and guitars — it was fully cruise. Fans will board a 2500 Hammond never having been The stilting: Young dancer Not The Actual Events (EP) loaded.” passenger Norwegian Pearl on a cruise, was partially the balances on stilts to perform 3 Nine Inch Nails But the stars of the show was cruise ship, and get a chance reason he was pushed to do a steel pan ensemble of young- a dance routine at the Tropi- to be up close and personal this cruise. 4 Your Eyez Only sters in colorful hats, who took calFete Countdown at the with the musicians in a much “He told me he had never Brooklyn School of Music on 4 J. Cole the stage to perform different more and intimate space, been on cruise, but he told if Dec. 18. Brittany Somerset numbers from classical music, to Jabba said. I showed him a contract to 24K Magic 5 funk, and pop, said Burke. The highlight of the cruise, perform on a cruise he would Bruno Mars “The children’s outfits were so performer who sang a song however, is the interaction do it,” he said. “It’s going That’s Christmas To Me so beautiful — they wore these detailing the struggles of being that will follow after perform- to be the first time for a lot 6 Pentatonix green hats that lit up and added a black in the world — something ances, said Jabba. With the of these artists — Shabba sparkling glow to the stage,” said the younger generation could ship equipped with a casino, Ranks has also never been The Return of East Atlanta Santa Burke. “They took us through a benefit from knowing. four pool decks, a gym, and on cruise.” 7 Gucci Mane trip of every genre.” “I liked Dr. Witty’s performance surprise events like a contests Jabba said planning the The youthful band enjoyed — he was so creative with his words and pajama party, guests will cruise was four years in the Filthy America... It’s Beautiful their year end debut after prac- and he was so easy and smooth — get to actually party, meet, making and he hopes that the 8 The Lox ticing for every weekend it since he didn’t need to do any extra antics,” and talk with their favorite trip is a an extended getaway Starboy September for the show. she said. “The kids got entertain- artists even when they are not for people and the artists who 9 The Weekend “They enjoyed themselves ment and a history lesson.” performing — an opportunity are just as excited to be a part immensely and showed a lot The three hour kid-friendly many will ever get to experi- of it. Moana of confidence,” said the bands event was a chance for children ence. “It’s going to be lovers rock 10 Soundtrack music director Ricardo Greena- to showcase their skills and “You’re going to be living music — the atmosphere way. “They were very excited they show to parents the importance on the same ship as the art- and music will overall be very supported each other as they got of musical programs. As one of ists you love for five days,” nice,” he said. “A lot of these Presented by to see their hard work up close.” the top goals of TropicalFete’s he said. “It’s going to be the artists are working very hard Alongside the sounds of steel, mission, which includes encour- greatest experience. You can and rehearsing for months.” were stilt performers who danced aging musical talent in young be in the same elevator with “Love and Harmony to music of the band. But the one children, Burke says the pride Dexta Daps, or see Elephant Cruise” on Norwegian Pearl wireless of the highlights of the night was the children showed afterwards Man by the pool deck, and from Miami, Florida to Ocho a hilarious calypso folk music was a sign their mentorship was you’ll get to finally be close Rios, Jamaica. Feb. 27–March presentation by Dr. Witty, a calyp- accomplished. and have a conversation with 3, 2017.

34 Caribbean Life, Dec. 30, 2016–Jan. 5, 2017 BQ The unsung African-American mathematicians

iacs employed by NASA were automatically assigned to work “Hidden Figures” in its segregated West Comput- Excellent (4 stars) ing Group. Rated PG for mature Directed by Theodore Melfi themes and mild epithets (St. Vincent), the overlooked Running time: 127 min- icons’ story has now been utes adapted to the big screen as Distributor: 20th Century an uplifting, overcoming-the- Fox odds docudrama. The picture recounts the trials and tribu- By Kam Williams lations of three members of All of the astronauts the unit Katherine G. John- son (Taraji P. Henson), Dor- othy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer picked by NASA to participate ) and Mary Jackson (Janelle in its maiden manned space Monae). programs, Mercury and Gemi- We are flies on the wall ni, were white males. However, when, without complaining, behind the scenes, there was Katherine routinely has to run a dedicated team of African- to a distant “Colored” ladies American, female mathemati- room despite the presence of cians who played a pivotal role one for whites right nearby. On in ensuring that they launched another occasion, we witness and returned safely, whether Mary’s frustration in further- from orbiting the Earth or a ing her education on account mission to the moon. of the fact that blacks aren’t Equipped only with pen- allowed to matriculate at the cils and slide rules, these so- local college offering the cours- called “human computers” “Hidden Figures” is the incredible untold story of Katherine G. Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), es she needs. were among the best and the Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe)-brilliant African- By film’s end, both the bath- brightest minds recruited by American women working at NASA, who served as the brains behind one of the greatest room and school are indeed NASA to do the critical calcu- operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit www.rottentomatoes.com integrated, albeit after an emo- lations needed to win the space tional intervention by NASA race with Russia. Author Mar- administrator Al Harrison got Lee Shetterly gave these titative contributions to the ments, the book also recount- they had the misfortune to be (Kevin Costner). A worthwhile, unsung heroines their due in cause. ed the indignities these bril- living in Virginia during the teachable moment correcting a “Hidden Figures,” a best seller Besides chronicling their liant black women simultane- dark days of Jim Crow. Back shameful chapter in American belatedly crediting their quan- considerable accomplish- ously suffered, simply because then, African-American brain- history. Independent & Foreign Films

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Athlete Usain Bolt poses for photog- raphers upon arrival at the World premiere of the ﬁ lm ‘I Am Bolt’ in London, Monday, Nov. 28, 2016. Associated Press / Tim Ireland Jamaica’s global hero

By Azad Ali Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Hol- ness has labeled Usain Bolt as a “global hero’ saying the sprint star has given Jamaica a new level of international visibility. He was speaking at the regional premier of the film “I Am Bolt” which documents Bolt’s life and rise to star- dom in track and field. The prime minister said Bolt is now Jamaica’s biggest ambassador adding that his personality, his ability to draw people to him and his showmanship Continued on Page 38 BLACKBIRDS Chris Gayle joins Patriots STUNNED By Azad Ali Explosive Jamaican batsman Chris Swarmed: Blackbirds guard Iverson Fleming tries to go up towards the basket against a pair of Niagara Gayle is moving from the Jamaica Tal- defenders at Barclays Center on Dec. 21. Bob Dea lawahs to the St. Kitts Patriots for the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) next season. The transfer means that the talis- Blackbirds suffer third-straight loss manic left-handed opener has cut ties with his native Jamaica Tallawahs for By Laura Amato straight loss for the Blackbirds as the getting back on defense.” the Twenty20 tournament, which he The ball just wouldn’t bounce the squad shot just 34.2 percent in the It’s been a long and winding non- has twice led to the title, including Blackbirds’ way. second half. conference road for Long Island Uni- 2016. The Long Island University men’s “I know our guys were frustrated versity as the Blackbirds have strug- The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) basketball team wrapped its non- by that,” Blackbirds coach Jack Perri gled to find consistency over the last Twenty20 tournament will be held from conference schedule on Dec. 21 with said. “But you’ve got to keep your few weeks. The squad played just August to September next year (2017) a 75–66 loss to Niagara University poise in those situations. This game two true home games in its first 13 because of the hectic cricket season. at Barclays Center. It was the third- was more about effort, focus, and not Continued on Page 38 Continued on Page 38 BQ Caribbean Life, Dec. 30, 2016–Jan. 5, 2017 37 Jamaica’s global hero

Continued from page 37 have really given a boost to Brand Jamaica. Bolt, 30, is a multiple-time Olympic gold medalist and is widely regarded as the greatest ever sprinter. He has won the 100 and 200 meters at three successive Olympics and has added three gold in the sprint relay, to bring his tally to nine. Bolt still holds the World records in both the l00 and 200 meters Holness said Bolt was the ideal example of what could be accomplished through hard work and commitment. The prime minister was one of several government officials, in addition to political and business figures who attended the premier of the film at the National Indoor Sports Center. Patriots

Fraught with frustration: Long Island University senior forward Jerome Frink struggled down low as the Blackbirds fell 75–66 to Niagara at Barclays Center on Dec. 21. Bob Dea

BLACKBIRDS STUNNED West Indies batsman Chris Gayle plays the shot from which he was out caught for 21 runs during their Continued from page 37 lective size advantage to create easy left visibly shocked. Cricket World Cup Pool B match match-ups and sometimes spent more offense. That was the game plan against “The effort was not there on the against India in Perth, Australia, time traveling than practicing. the Purple Eagles as well, but it didn’t glass,” Perri said. “Guys’ mouths were Friday, March 6, 2015. It’s final exam season, and Perri is quite work out. wide open and standing straight up. Associated Press / Theron Kirkman, File certain that exhaustion caused the lat- Dominic Robb racked up seven It’s not what I was used to seeing out est loss. blocked shots and hauled in a team- of this group. I’m disappointed with Continued from page 37 “This was a tough stretch. There’s high 11 rebounds for Niagara, keeping that.” Chief Operations Officer of the been no break,” Perri said. “It’s been the Blackbirds off the block. The Blackbirds took 70 shots by the Hero CPL Pete Russell said that India travel, practice, prepare, game — and “I thought we had an advantage in final whistle — the desperation started is coming to the Caribbean for an it’s been consistent. Now you throw in size, and I thought we could take it to creep into the offense as the squad One-Day International series and did finals too and you could tell that played at Robb,” Perri said. “Good for him. continued to try and mount a come- not want to clash with the games so a factor.” He completely shut Jerome out of the back. it was decided that August was the The Blackbirds struggled to put the game, created guys traveling, and It’s a disappointing showing for the best month. ball in the hoop throughout the night intimidated guys.” squad, and one that Perri hopes will Russell explained that the eco- — the team was unable to find a The Purple Eagles padded its lead shift players’ mindsets heading into nomic impact of the CPL was US$90 rhythm as poor shots and miscues throughout the second half — sparked Northeast Conference play. Long Island million in 2016, a huge increase from plagued them early in the game. The by a 15-rebound cushion on the glass University hosts Mount St. Mary’s on the 2015 season which made US76.2 Blackbirds notched seven turnovers in — but it was one late-game moment Dec. 29 in the opener, but first the million in the Caribbean. the first 20 minutes of play, and despite that defined the match-up. Robb Blackbirds are taking some much- He said the television audience is taking a 12–5 lead six minutes into the missed three straight chip-shots in needed time off. an indication of the popularity of the game, the squad went into the break the post, grabbed his own rebound on “We need this bad. They all need tournament, which had an audience down two. each miss, and pushed the ball back it, they’re mentally shot,” Perri said. of 134 million, of which 82 million Long Island University’s game plan out to Chris Barton, who was fouled “Regardless of what happened in these comes from India. this season has been to work the ball on his shot attempt. He made both free games, our focus is league. We want to The CPL will have top internation- down low while relying the squad’s col- throws, and Long Island University was try and win the league.” al players this year.

38 Caribbean Life, Dec. 30, 2016–Jan. 5, 2017 BQ Lincoln fends off Jefferson to retain spotless season

By Benjamin Leibowitz the rebounding charge, rack- own during the first half of They’re still on track. ing up 14 boards, 22 points, the game, matching the Rail- Lincoln’s boys basketball and two assists for good meas- splitters early momentum, but team kept its perfect record ure. the Orange Wave struggled to intact on Dec. 22, defeating Michael Reid was another maintain its effort down the Jefferson 88–71 in a rematch significant contributor for stretch. Lincoln gave up just of last year’s Public Schools Lincoln. The senior shooting 11 points in the third quarter, Athletic League championship guard matched Ferguson’s 22 silencing the crowd at Jefferson game. points, including four shots and taking a lead it would not This year, however, the Rail- from behind the arc. In addi- surrender. splitters walked away with the tion to his solid scoring night, The Railsplitters squad knew victory and — more impor- Reid also notched six rebounds it would have to set the game’s tantly — a big-time boost of and dished out four assists. tone from the opening whistle, early-season confidence. Donald Flores rounded out and it didn’t have to look far for “Last year we took a beat- the Railsplitters’ offensive inspiration. Pacers star (and ing by this team at the Garden, effort, finishing with 21 points former Lincoln great) Lance but tonight was a good win,” and six assists. The senior point Stephenson took in the game Lincoln coach Dwayne Morton guard knew this was a major as well. said. “Our whole team played matchup and was determined “It’s always great to come well tonight.” to settle into a leadership role back and show your love,” Lincoln (6–0) dominated on the court — particularly Stephenson said. “And it gives on the boards throughout the against a league rival. the younger kids a boost, and matchup, able to grab sec- “As the player on the team makes them feel special.” Setting the tone: Lincoln’s Mike Reid, left, and Donald Flores ond-chance points and limit with the most experience, it’s Jefferson put three players in jumpstarted the Railsplitters’ offensive efforts on Dec. 22, the Orange Wave to one-and- my job to lift [teammates’] spir- double digits — led by Khlail combining for 43 points in the win against Jefferson. done possessions. As a team, its up on and off the court,” Rhodes’ team-best 22 points — Photo by Benjamin Leibowitz the Railsplitters hauled in 42 Flores said. “My team is very but the Orange Wave couldn’t rebounds — 10 more than Jef- young, so making sure my guys overcome third-quarter mis- once more during the regular coln is determined to build off ferson posted — including a keep their heads up is very cues in the team’s first loss of season — on Feb. 1 — but for the victory, certain the squad’s whopping 13 on the offensive important to me.” the year. now, the Railsplitters are sim- jam-packed roster is primed for glass. KeClejuan Ferguson led Jefferson (5–1) held its The two squads will face off ply looking to stay perfect. Lin- another deep postseason run.

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