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2 Caribbean Life, May 05–May 11, 2017 BQ Jamaican pastor celebrates 70th birthday in style By Nelson A. King Members of Isaiah’s Temple of Mount Hope Spiritual Baptist Church and well- wishers Thursday night celebrated the 70th Birthday of their Jamaican-born President Donald Trump. senior pastor in grand style. Associated Press / Evan Vucci, File The gala celebration for Archbishop The Most Rev. Dr. Voni B. Johyn took place at Vetro’s By Russo’s on the Trump officially Bay in the Howard Beach section of Queens. Well-wishers and friends travelled opens new from other states, as far as Florida, throughout New York and from Jamaica for the grand celebration. immigration Archbishop Johyn’s two children, Debbie Ferdinand and Troy Paul, and their families and other relatives were office among celebrants. “Thank you, mom, for the love, strength and care, for, in this world, By Nelson A. King that is quite rare,” the children read in As fear pervades the immigrant a poem to their mother. “For being our community in the United States, Pres- guardian and our guide, we are proud ident Donald Trump has made good on of you never gave up hope. a campaign promise to open an office “When the times were hard, you kept Rev. Desmond Greene serenades Dr. Johyn, fl anked by his wife, Beryl. that deals specifically with assisting going forward,” they added. “Through it Photo by Nelson A. King what he says are victims of crimes all, you move through the unknown with committed by criminal immigrants strength, no matter how far the length. traveled from Jamaica, said Dr. Johyn is it’s the love of God in you why you from the Caribbean and other places. We will always stand by your side. We will “an incredible woman,” disclosing that scolded me.” The Secretary of the US Depart- give back and be your guide. she has traveled extensively through- The Rev. Bruce Grodner, national ment of Homeland Security (DHS), “We will fight for you in the hard out the world on missions, including executive director of the Manhattan- John F. Kelly, announced on Wednes- times,” the children continued. “We will the former Soviet Union, Israel and the based Clergy Leadership Conference, day the official launch of the US never lose faith in you. Our love for you Korean Peninsula. said, in jest, that Archbishop Johyn was Immigration and Customs Enforce- is always true.” “There’s not a time Dr. Johyn does not celebrating her 70th birthday but ment (ICE) Victims of Immigration Before serenading Archbishop Johyn not give,” he said before signing “Just her 50th birthday. Crime Engagement Office (VOICE). with Lionel Richie’s “Lady,” niece Odette the Way You are.” “I love you.” “She’s an amazing person,” he said. ICE said it built the VOICE office Buchanan and her husband, Patrick, His wife, Beryl, chimed in: “We always “She has a big heart. We’re just honored in response to Trump’s Executive who flew in from Florida, described the love you. You are awesome.” to work with you. You’re a Kingdom Order entitled, “Enhancing Public occasion as “joyous.” Church member Colleen Kuma, from Builder. There’s no retirement in King- Safety in the Interior of the United Patrick Buchanan added: “The Bible Tobago, Trinidad’s sister isle, thanked dom building.” States,” which directed DHS to create tells us who finds a virtuous woman Dr. Johyn, saying: “ You provided a Bishop Jesse Edwards, director of the an office to support victims of crimes finds a good thing. I hope you see many, home, where I can come to worship. American Clergy Leadership Confer- committed by criminal immigrants. many more [birthdays].” “You corrected me many time, and ence, said New York is “lucky” to have “All crime is terrible, but these vic- The Rev. Desmond Greene, who I’m thankful for that,” she said. “I know Archbishop Johyn. tims are unique – and too often ignored,” Kelly said. “They are casualties of crimes that should never have taken place – because the people who victimized them Community event to focus on Haitian culture often times should not have been in the country in the first place.” ICE said the key objectives of the By Alexandra Simon Crown Heights, as well as the signifi- And guests can participate and learn VOICE office are to “use a victim- A fun community event for action. cant Haitian population, make the area about the event. centered approach to acknowledge The third annual Lakay Se Lakay a perfect location for the meeting, and “This will be an opportunity to net- and support victims and their fami- conference returns on May 7 in Crown it is an even better opportunity to have work and build with various community lies”; to “promote awareness of avail- Heights. The event puts Haitian culture the community discuss issues impor- members, through community service, able services to crime victims”; and at the forefront for a daylong meeting tant to them. art, and academia,” said Blaizin. “You’ll “to build collaborative partnerships with musical and creative workshops, “So it was intentional that we have it be getting to know your neighbors, and with community stakeholders assist- dance, art galleries, and a panel. At this in Crown Heights this year — I wanted the whole purpose of the conference is ing victims.” year’s meeting, participants will dis- folks in the neighborhood to experi- to create dialogue so it connects us — The types of assistance people cuss preserving culture in the face of ence it and build awareness around the purpose is having Haiti as a focal impacted by crimes committed by economic and structural changes and gentrification to see communities that point.” illegal immigrants can expect include shedding light, said the organizer. have been here for a long time and This year’s panelists which include local contacts to help with unique “This year the focus is on gentrifi- to see who they are,” said Blaizin. “I authors, academics, activists and entre- victim requests, ICE said. cation specific to a neighborhood in thought it would be a great chance preneurs will discuss how the commu- It said community relations offic- Brooklyn and we chose Crown Heights where we could all share a platform nity can still maintain cultural norms ers will serve as a local representative because we have the creative freedom and collaborate with one another and in the face of changes. explaining to victims what informa- to highlight awareness and issues include a dialogue about certain things Lakay Se Lakay at 727 Franklin Ave. tion is available and to help victims going on in that neighborhood,” said happening in Haiti, such as national between Park and Sterling places in understand the immigration enforce- Sabine Blaizin. disasters and socio-political issues and Crown Heights. May 7, 11 am – 6:30 ment and removal process. She said the increasing changes in how that inspires art.” pm. Free.

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Caribbean A Caribbean Community (CARICOM) national has been elected as the new vice- president of the Inter-American Institute of Human Rights (IIHR). The Costa Rica-based hemispheric body announced in a statement that Guy- ana-born Wendy Singh will take up the post from April for four years. Singh, a human rights advocate who currently resides in Puerto Rico, was for- merly general coordinator for eight years for the Human Rights Network when it was based in Barbados. She previously lived in Trinidad. In a media state- ment, the IHR gave a background of Singh’s academic and profes- sional work that includ- ed graduations with various degrees from regional and international institutions, including the University of the West Indies and Havana, the University of Lon- don and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. She has more than 30 years experience in human rights and private sectors. Venezuelan opposition continues protest In announcing Singh’s appointment as new vice-president, the institute explained Opposition members stage a sit-in on a highway during a protest against President Nicolas Maduro in Cara- her work experiences included, in addi- cas, Venezuela, Monday, April 24, 2017. Thousands of protesters shut down the capital city’s main highway to tion to the Caribbean / Latin American express their disgust with the increasingly embattled administration of President Nicolas Maduro. Protesters in at least a dozen other cities also staged sit-ins as the protest movement is entering its fourth week. See region, countries in Africa and Latin story on Page 14 Associated Press / Fernando Llano America, as well as with specialized agen- cies in the USA and with Penal Reform in the United Kingdom. at a gathering after a tially planned to finance lion. The IIHR was created in 1990 through funeral where witnesses the second phase of The former Colonial Life Financial an agreement signed between the Inter- reportedly intervened. CLICO (Bahamas) pay- chairman of CLICO, Lawrence Duprey’s American Court of Human Rights and The young woman outs through a $45 mil- giant insurance company collapsed a few the government and the Republic of who was hired to serve lion bond issue, with the years ago leaving policy holders being Costa Rica. food at the event, immediately expressed money raised to compensate former Execu- unable to collect their monies. Today, the IIHR is known as one of the disgust and told her close relatives. tive Flexible Premium Annuity (EFPA) hold- world’s leading centers for research and Family members say the teenager ers and those who had surrendered their Dominica training in human rights. recently moved to Antigua. pension policies. Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt The payments will total $5,000 per Skerrit, two government ministers and Antigua Bahamas policyholder and be enough to payout $70 a senior police officer have called on a Antigua police are investigating a CLICO policy holders in The Bahamas percent or 1,595 claims from surrendered United States blogger and a local radio report of sexual assault made against a are set to receive their long overdue pay- policyholders. journalist to apologize and retract a state- sitting member of Parliament. ments in April. The 30 percent not fully paid out will ment made about them in April. The MP is accused of fondling an After failing to make payments back in receive promissory notes (bonds) car- In addition, Kenneth Rijock and jour- 18-year-old girl April. January, the government issued a state- rying a 4.5 percent interest rate, which nalist Matt Peltier are also being asked to According to a report, the victim ment recently assuring that qualified Bahamian Prime Minister Perry Christie pay compensation and cost for the legal lodged a complaint at Langfords Police policyholders will receive three tranches will distribute the balance over a four action being taken against them, Station on Holy Thursday — days after of payments this year in April, July and years. The lawyers who are representing the discussion with her family. November. In March 2016, the government made prime minister and others claim that The incident is alleged to have occurred The Perry Christie government had ini- the first payment totaling about $11 mil- Continued on Page 16

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Q Caribbean Life, May 05–May 11, 2017 9 OP-EDS ‘Fake News’ is not African slave life should journalism… never be reenacted — this is By Irina Bokova look to ourselves as agents of Irina Bokova is Director Gen- change – whether we are govern- eral of UNESCO. ment actors, civil society mem- PARIS, May 1 2017 (IPS) - bers, business people, academics not a hollywood movie Would you trust your news from or members of the media. Each any source? How are we able to of us has a role to play, because By Jerry Edwin organization. They can sell ensure that ‘fake’(d) news does each has a stake in press free- It cannot be true that the What is the fudge and snow cones at not overtake the flow of infor- dom, which facilitates our abil- National Heritage Commit- educational value the church harvest but keep mation? ity to seek, receive and impart tee is planning to launch an in recreating them out of public life. Fur- Journalism plays a vital role information. event meant to imitate the the visages of thermore, its not too cruel to for society, bringing verifiable What happens to journalists and arrival and life on the slave genocide in the suggest a Soviet style Gulag news and informed comment to to journalism is a symbol of how estates of Grenada. for them somewhere closer to the public. Every day, the news society respects the fundamental The chairperson of the warped thinking the equator. provides a basis for dialogue and freedoms of expression and access National Heritage Committee of Grenada’s The parents of the children debate, and to make informed to information. Society suffers is quoted that she hopes this National Heritage forced into servitude for the decisions on the issues that affect whenever a journalist falls victim, concept or imitating slave life Committee? benefit of the National Herit- us. It helps us build our iden- whether to threats, harassment or will be a permanent part of age Committee; the school tity and, as global citizens, bet- murder. It affects us all when press Grenada’s tourism product so principals — all of us; we ter understand the world around freedom is curbed by censorship that the children of Grenada wants to reenact Auschwitz? should all be so very ashamed us; it contributes to meaningful or political interference, or is con- can have a better understand- Do the Namibians want to that this group dare speak changes towards a better future. taminated by manipulation and ing of the way the slaves lived recreate the crimes of the for us. Today, however, news produc- made-up content. on the various estates in Gre- German Kaiser’s Second The chairperson of the ers face many challenges. In- When the free flow of infor- nada. Reich against them? National Heritage Commit- depth and fact-checked news is mation is hampered, the void is It would really be frighten- It is very difficult to accept tee says that this reenact- being overshadowed by shared more easily filled by disinforma- ing if nobody had a problem that not a single person on ment should be a permanent media content that is all too tion, undermining the ability of with linking Grenada’s tour- the National Heritage Com- feature of rural tourism and often far from this standard. communities to make informed ism industry to recollections mittee realizes that genocide I want to commit myself to On social media in particular, choices. of slavery. Slavery and tour- is not reenacted. The victims her permanent removal from collecting clicks and being first With this in mind, the global ism? There is something so do not imitate the tragedy. everything having to do with reign supreme over properly veri- theme of this year’s World Press smelly and historically dis- Slavery was not an event. Grenada’s public life. fied news and comment. All this Freedom Day is Critical Minds tasteful about linking the two This was a crime against I was for much of the 1980s further compounds long-existing for Critical Times: Media’s role that it takes a special person humanity. a member of the international problems of unjustifiable curbs in advancing peaceful, just and to use the terms in the same What is the educational body of the African National on press freedom in many parts inclusive societies. This refers to sentence. value in recreating the visag- Congress which led the global of the world. the 2030 Agenda for Sustain- The United Nations has es of genocide in the warped fight against apartheid. I went In these circumstances, where able Development, an ambitious declared slavery a crime thinking of Grenada’s Nation- to jail, was teargassed and does the responsibility lie for 15-year commitment of all UN against humanity. CARICOM al Heritage Committee? was manhandled too many ensuring that fact-based debate Member States and stakehold- is leading the global fight for What does Speaker of The times by police and security is not stifled? Whose duty is it to ers toward worldwide prosperity, reparations for the Atlantic House Chester Humphrey guards employed by interna- strengthen the media’s potential peace and development. Jour- Slave trade. Yet Grenada’s who is Grenada’s representa- tional corporations, state and to foster a better future for all? nalism is central to achieving National Heritage Commit- tive on Caricom’s Reparations municipal governments. But And how do we protect the fun- the agenda’s 16th goal, which tee wants our young school Committee think? we stood our ground and ulti- damental rights of freedom of aims for justice for all, peace, and children to reenact and imi- I read in the New York mately we won. expression and freedom of infor- inclusive institutions. tate the sad experience of our Times today that the people When you are right your mation, which are the precondi- Free and independent journal- ancestors. of Rawanda are trying to live meal does not settle in your tions for independent and free ism reinforces democracy, justice The vice chancellor of the together to understand and stomach unless you stand up journalism? and the rule of law. It also serves University of the West Indies heal the genocidal events of and chant down inhuman- The answer is that we must Continued on Page 12 has stunned the British Par- 1994. We have a Committee ity, racial insensitivity even liament with his compelling that wants to reenact the bar- if the crowd is unmoved and logic that the genocide of barism of genocide. wonders why you’re making chattel slavery deserves repa- I believe I am right that all a fuss. rations for what Blacks in the the committee members of It is not necessary for eve- Caribbean suffered under the the National Heritage Com- ryone to be outraged because horror of European terror. mittee have lost their collec- they may not at first see the Founded 1990 • Published by Community News Group Do the people of Greece tive minds. This is the kind reasons to set up roadblocks Corporate Headquarters: One Metrotech Center North, Suite 1001, Brooklyn, NY 11201 reenact their genocide by of mental lapse that deserves and stop things from being CEO: Les Goodstein the Turks in 1915? Is there permanent retirement from normal. But its part of the PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER: Jennifer Goodstein any Jewish organization that association in every national Continued on Page 12 ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: Ralph D’Onofrio EDITOR EMERITUS: Kenton Kirby ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Kevin Williams

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10 Caribbean Life, May 05–May 11, 2017 BQ Jamaica leads the way on climate change

Jamaica is taking the lead in hosting the Caribbean’s first ever symposium on Climate Inside Life Change and World Heritage this month. By Vinette K. Pryce The unprecedented event will bring together 40 delegates from 12 Caribbean nations with from the symposium will be the issue of climate change.” existing World Heritage proper- best practices to safeguard her- The island’s first heritage ties, policy makers and experts itage sites based on the impact site encompasses “a forested, involved in climate change. of climate change.” mountainous region in Jamai- “We recognize the impor- She added that the decision ca’s southeast, which provid- tance of cultural heritage in our to host the pioneering sympo- ed refuge first for the indig- nation’s development and the sium is part of her ministry’s enous Tainos fleeing slavery impact that climate change can effort to secure a “strategic and then for escaped African have on heritage sites,” Olivia thrust to strengthen Jamaica’s slaves known as Maroons. They Grange, the island’s minister of presence in World Heritage.” resisted the European colonial culture, gender, entertainment Already recognized by system in the isolated region by and sport said recently. UNESCO for its heritage sites establishing a network of trails, “Through the symposium – Blue Mountain and John hiding places and settlements, we will be able to coordinate Crow mountain which were which form the Nanny Town efforts and resources in the inscribed as a “mixed” site, in Heritage Route.” Caribbean to improve aware- recognition of both the area’s The Paris Agreement, which Daryl Vaz displays instrument of ratifi cation. ness and collaboration in pre- natural uniqueness and its cul- was adopted at the Climate Jamaica Information Service serving and safeguarding our tural values, the government Change Summit in Paris two tangible and intangible herit- of Jamaica “seeks to engage a years ago, signals the commit- than 150 countries in signing Taking steps to address cli- age resources.” variety of stakeholders, includ- ment of the international com- the Paris Agreement on Cli- mate change at the national The announcement by the ing high-level government rep- munity to combat climate change mate Change. level, and supporting ambi- minister punctuated her mes- resentatives, the private sec- and its wide-ranging effects. ”The agreement is especial- tious action at the global level, sage marking World Heritage tor, Jamaica’s development One year ago on Earth Day, ly important to Small Island is central to Jamaica’s ongo- Day on April 18. Acknowledged partners, non-government and during a special ceremony that Developing States, like Jamai- ing efforts to the achievement under the theme ‘Cultural Her- community-based organiza- convened at the United Nation, ca, which are particularly vul- of sustainable development,” itage and Sustainable Tourism,’ tions, the media, and academia Jamaica joined then UN Sec- nerable to the impact of climate Kamina Johnson Smith, Jamai- the day’s presentations featured in frank and open discussion retary General Ban Ki Moon change, including sea-level rise ca’s foreign minister said. an explanation “that emerging on several topics surrounding and representatives from more and coastal erosion. Catch You On The Inside! LOSE 20-40 POUNDS IN 40 DAYS GUARANTEED!

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BQ Caribbean Life, May 05–May 11, 2017 11 ARE YOU TIRED OF YOUR Genocide is not reenacted Continued from Page 10 circulated what I read to all about local politics, lurid HIGH ENERGY BILLS? my friends in Los Angles, reports of sex, child abuse process to the certain road New York and the rest of and gross killings? of ultimate vindication. the Caribbean. Even if I am alone in The current members of And then I read that stopping the school chil- the National Heritage Com- release from the National dren from the five schools mittee deserve dismissal Heritage Committee. in St. Patrick’s from recall- with immediate effect No Grenada. That show ing slave life on the estate because they demonstrably scheduled for April 27, of River Antoine I will have no clue that people 2017 must be cancelled. put my body on the line. are the center of develop- This is not normal. How Enslaved persons put their ment. Yes, people and their can we enlist our children lives down for the bridge humanity are inextricably in recollecting events that we traveled on the way to linked in the process of dehumanized them and reach freedom from since national development. was intended to render 1834 to now. BEFORE AFTER Grenada’s Prime Minis- them not as human beings So there is no place in ter Dr. Keith Mitchell gave but as things — chattel— Grenada for that ‘Monsters a tour de force address at to be bartered? Ball’ planned for April 27, a global meeting of small Are we only motivated 2017. That show cannot island states this week. I to act when the news is go on. s'O3OLARAND'O'REENWITHCOSTOUTOF0OCKET&OR3OLAR AND.EW2OOF s$RASTICALLYREDUCEORELIMINATEYOURELECTRICBILL Critical minds for critical times s/VERKINSAVINGS'5!2!.4%%$

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Q Caribbean Life, May 05–May 11, 2017 13 Top official’s son calls out his dad as Venezuela quits OAS

By Joshua Goodman put an end to the injustice that special meeting of the region’s CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) has drowned the country.’’ foreign ministers to evaluate _ The son of Venezuela’s top In what’s shaping up to be Venezuela’s crisis. human rights official has called a battle of political kids, Pres- “Enough of interventionist on his father to prevent further ident Nicolas Maduro’s son abuses and violation of legal- deadly bloodshed tied to anti- responded with a letter saying ity,’’ Maduro said on Twitter. government street clashes even he regretted his friend’s deci- “Venezuela is the cradle of as officials defied international sion to seek “three minutes of the Liberators and we will be criticism by withdrawing from fame” with a video being used respected.’’ the Organization of American as a “trophy of war” by the gov- The withdrawal announce- States. ernment’s enemies. ment drew quick rebuke from Yibram Saab said in an “Those who today marched Venezuelan opposition lead- online video that he attended by your side are using your ers. Former congresswoman an opposition march Wednes- father’s love to manipulate Maria Corina Machado said day that was planned to reach the country,” Nicolas Maduro Maduro’s exit from the OAS the offices of his father, nation- Guerra wrote. “formalized Venezuela’s outlaw al ombudsman Tarek William The exchange comes on status.” OAS Secretary Gen- Saab. Police fired tear gas the heels of a tumultuous day eral Luis Almagro earlier had Anti-government protesters in Venezuala throw stones and rubber bullets that were that saw Venezuela’s socialist urged regional governments to from a highway overpass at a passing police patrol on Mon- blamed for the death of a col- administration follow through suspend Venezuela from the day, April 24, 2017. Associated Press / Fernando Llano lege student. on a threat to quit the Organ- group over what he said were “This could’ve been me,’’ ization of American States, systematic abuses destroying showing no inclination to pull 22 others were injured, some said the younger Saab, staring accusing the regional group of the country’s democracy. back. Leaders called a march of them seriously. Elsewhere, into the camera and pleading plotting against it. Pressure has been mounting for Thursday to honor Juan children were evacuated from with his father to help restore Maduro’s government for Maduro to schedule delayed Pablo Pernalete, a 20-year-old a school after being exposed the constitutional order he said announced the decision to gubernatorial elections and accounting student who died to tear gas. In the evening, was broken by the Supreme withdraw from the OAS after free detained political activists. Wednesday after being hit by a government officials reported Court’s decision last month to a brief but contentious meet- Even after four weeks of anti- tear gas canister fired by secu- two national guardsmen were gut the opposition-led congress ing at the group’s Washington government demonstrations rity forces. wounded by gunshots in the of its last vestiges of power. headquarters in which repre- that have led to29 deaths and Ramon Muchacho, a Cara- same part of Caracas where “Dad, you have the power to sentatives voted to convene a 1,300 arrests, the opposition is cas-area mayor, said at least Pernalete was killed earlier.

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Q Caribbean Life, May 05–May 11, 2017 15 CARIBBEAN ROUNDUP

Continued from Page 4 He said the Bureau of Standards Jamaica and Rijock, who resides in Florida and Pel- the Veterinarian Services tier made defamatory accusations against of the Ministry of Health, Skerrit, Foreign Affairs Minister Francine Commerce, Agriculture Baron, National Security Minister Ray- and Fisheries carried out testing and burn Blackmore and Police Inspector Pel- found the product not to be contami- ham Jno Baptiste, who is in direct charge nated. of immigration. Samuda said teams from the Ministry The lawsuit stems of Health visited two plants where most from the ongoing con- of the corned beef destined for Jamaica troversy in Dominica is manufactured and found that they regarding the Citizen- were in compliance with the necessary ship Investment Program standards. (CIP) through which foreign nationals are Following the announcement by afforded citizenship in return for a sub- Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago has also stantial investment in the socio-econom- lifted the ban of and importation of corn ic development of the island. They are beef from Brazil accused of making defamatory remarks against the top government officials on Trinidad the radio program. The Trinidad and Tobago government is ready to re-introduce the property tax, Grenada which was disbanded when the former Grenada police said the decompos- People’s Partnership came into office ing body found on a yacht drifting seven after the 2010 general election. miles south of St. George’s has been iden- The Property Tax tified as German national Bernd Ludwig was first introduced in Ottogottel. 2009, and was intended Police said a group to replace the Lands and of Grenadian divers saw Building Taxes Act since the yacht on April 3 sail- 1920, last emended in 2007 and sus- ing without professional pended when the Kamla Persad-Bissessar guidance and alerted the administration came into office in 2010. Coast Guard whose members found the Finance Minister Colm Imbert said body in a cabin. property tax in T&T is not new and has The yacht which carried the name been around close to 200 years. “VAMP” has been taken in by the Coast When the controversial tax was first Guard base. proposed by the Patrick Manning led PNM The authorities said that a search of administration, the leader of the Con- the 40 feet yacht with badly damaged sail gress of the People (COP) Prakash Ram- led to the discovery of a German passport adhar, was among critics of the intended in the name 62-year-old Ottogottel. tax leading a campaign to “Axe the Tax” as he sought to collect more than 200,000 Jamaica signatures to protest the tax. s!RTHRITISOFTHE3PINE s&RACTURES Jamaica has lifted its ban on the sale The government has started issuing and importation of corned beef from forms to enable calculation of a property s#ERVICAL-YELOPATHY s(ERNIATED$ISC Brazil. annual rental value to work out the rate Minister of Industry, Commerce, of the property tax. s#ERVICOGENIC s,IGAMENTOR-USCLE Agriculture and Fisheries Karl Samuda recently announced lifting of the ban. — compiled by Azad Ali /CCIPITAL(EADACHE )NJURY s$EGENERATIVE$ISC s-YOFASCIAL0AIN Go to www.Caribbeanlifenews.com for the latest in Caribbean $ISEASE 3YNDROME news, entertainment, sports, business, viewpoints and more.

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By Tangerine Clarke En Blanc Couture NYC— an all white clothing with a touch of color, located in the heart of trendy Bedford Stuyvesant, celebrated its one-year anni- versary and the partnership of Caribbean nationals fash- ion designer Glenroy Marsh and stylist Sasha King, who brought together their collec- tions of male and female attire, and accessories, for a one-stop shop. The top-level of the elegantly decorated 1190 Bedford Ave., space, displays King’s all-white, stylish collection of dresses, separates, rompers, and hand- bags. A wide selection of both men and women pieces, is located on the bottom level of the 85-Sq ft. location at the corner of Putnam Avenue, in Brooklyn. King, a stylish who dressed the likes of signer songwriter Erykah Badu, and other celeb- rities, was employed as a qual- ity control inspector at gar- ment giant, American Apparel, Fashion designer, CEO of D’Marsh Couture, Glenroy Marsh, and stylist and CEO of En Blanc Couture NYC Sasha King, during her teenage years, and (center,) with staff of the boutique. Photo by Tangerine Clarke felt that moving into retail, was the best fit for her after giv- the lower level of the store. her Caribbean community. signature candles, body lotion shoppers. ing up her job as a mechanical “The white outfits are avail- House of D’Marsh Couture and hair products for men. The concept of the shared engineer. able throughout the year and brings a touch of runway class to The award-winning designer, space is to give shoppers a En Blanc Couture NYC is are suited to any occasion. I En Blanc Couture. The D’Marsh who has graced many runways choice of evening, and classic one of just a few stores that wear white all the time, it is a Corner, on the top level of the across the Caribbean and New custom designed outfits, as well sell all-white clothing to meet color that is always in fashion,” space, offers classic gowns, brid- York Fashion Week, is the in- as trendy attire for both men the needs of vacationers and said King. al wear, cocktail dresses, floor- house visual designer, who does and woman — to enjoy a one- summer partygoers who attend The outfits are kept at a rea- length evening attire, wedding alterations to any outfit pur- stop shopping experience, said themed-color events. The con- sonable price since there is not and prom gowns, available off chased in the boutique. the fashion gurus. cept was to create a white bou- much of an overhead attached the rack, or custom designed. The outfits are also available www.enblanccouturenyc. tique with a touch of color, to the business. She also wants In addition to accessories of in size 3X, and priced to suit com - for more information, or hence the colored collection on to accommodate shoppers from bow ties, the designer offers his the pocket, or pocketbook of all call 718-350-9786.

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20 Caribbean Life, May 05–May 11, 2017 BQ PS 198 kids get opportunity to build bears in Staten Island

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22 Caribbean Life, May 05–May 11, 2017 BQ A Caribbean ‘Champ’ is retiring

By George Alleyne him a choice to pursue tertiary The baton of leadership education studies anywhere in of the University of the West the world, he opted to remain Indies is to be passed on in a in the region and pursue medi- couple months with the retire- cine in Jamaica. ment of Sir George Alleyne who “By choosing the Universi- will be succeeded by business- ty College of the West Indies man, Robert Bermudez. over Cambridge, he affirmed When Sir George steps down his faith in the West Indies,” in July it will be another punc- said retired dean of the Faculty tuation point in a career of of Medicine, Sir Henry Fra- distinction for the Barbadian ser of George Alleyne’s choice surgeon. to enter the Jamaica college He earned the nickname that later became a campus ‘Champ’ because of a sojourn of UWI. into boxing during high school, The young Barbadian gradu- and transformed his winning UWI, Cave Hill Campus Prin- ated with a gold medal and hon- ways from the physical to the cipal, Eudine Barriteau. ours to earn the description of academic to blaze a trail of Photo by George Alleyne the Foundation Professor Eric excellence that took him to the Cruickshank as “the brightest top of the hemispheric United said UWI Vice-Chancellor Sir ever medical graduate.” Nations Body, the Pan-Ameri- Hilary Beckles, during a fare- Principal of the Cave Hill can Health Organization, then well dinner hosted by the Cave Campus, Eudine Barriteau onto the pinnacle of Caribbean Hill, Barbados Campus. said, “when I peruse the record academia, Chancellor of the “And he did it in classical and thus legacy of Sir George’s University of the West Indies. Caribbean style and fashion, a immense and erudite body of “This chancellor has risen Caribbean champ, for a Carib- work, I experience a profound from the classroom to the bean university... a lesson in sense of appreciation and grati- chancellorship leaving a trail loyalty to be admired and cel- tude that Barbados, the Carib- of distinction at each stage, a ebrated,” Beckles added. bean and our University of the corridor of high culture and Young George Alleyne dem- West Indies can produce schol- Sir George Alleyne and wife Lady Sylvan Alleyne arrive at the Walcott Warner Theatre of the Errol Barrow Centre for creative consciousness carved onstrated his loyalty to the Car- ars and international public Creative Imagination for his farewell dinner. through the debris of the early ibbean when upon winning a servants of the character and Photo by George Alleyne beginnings of our university,” Barbados scholarship that gave calibre of Sir George.” BALANCING HORMONES NATURALLY

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aring for someone with to keep track of the portunity to stay in touch. A great starting place to dementia or Alzheimer’s location of the person Audio and video apps are explore some of the ways tech- C is an exhausting, compli- Care with dementia. Since available to help caregivers nology can support caregiv- cated and, often, a frustrating wandering is a major manage stress. These include ers is the Balance App, de- 24-7 job. It’s no wonder that Chronicle safety concern, these meditation, yoga, and spiri- signed by the Hebrew Home technology, software, and ap- Lou-Ellen Barkan devices can be as sim- tual programs. Even a short at Riverdale in partnership plication designers are work- ple as entry and exit daily break listening to calm- with CaringKind. It includes ing hard to create products alerts on doors, or as ing music or relaxing sounds caregiving tips, calendars, that make caregiving chal- vide important information advanced as a small, wearable may provide respite. For care- pill reminders, news updates, lenges more manageable. on medication side-effects and navigation system-locator, ac- givers who can’t get out to ex- a medical record tracker, and One of the most time-con- risks. cessible with a smartphone ercise, there are countless more. I am confi dent that in suming activities for caregiv- Managing health records app. websites and apps that offer the near future, we will see ers is managing multiple ap- is also easier with health re- Caregivers often feel alone at-home Pilates, aerobics and many more wonderful tech- pointments and daily tasks, cord tracking programs. and isolated. Social media al- other types of workouts. nology resources, but just as including the medication These offer tools that organize lows caregivers to create vir- Online shopping apps a reminder, technology will schedule. Calendar apps and personal health records while tual communities to commu- make it possible to do errands never replace the hands-on programs help caregivers protecting privacy. They also nicate and support each other. any time of day or night. Many loving care and affection that keep track of appointments allow the caregiver to record Many families create a per- take care of banking, bill-pay- a caregiver can provide. and reminders, assign and symptoms, track test results sonal website where the care- ing, grocery, clothes and ap- For more information on coordinate tasks, and share and diagnoses, track hospital giver posts updates for family, pliance shopping, refi lling this and other caregiving top- calendars with friends and visits, maintain insurance re- friends, and neighbors, includ- prescriptions, movie and book ics related to Alzheimer’s and family. There are also dosage cords, and provide health-re- ing good times to visit or how purchases, and much more. dementia, call CaringKind’s scheduling trackers with re- lated alerts. they might help. Webcams and And many will guarantee next 24-hour Helpline at (646) 744– minder alarms, as well as pill There are innovative safety video conferencing allow the day delivery or schedule a spe- 2900 or visit www.caring- identifi cation tools that pro- devices that allow caregivers homebound caregiver the op- cifi c time to deliver items. kindnyc.org.

BQ Caribbean Life, May 05–May 11, 2017 25 ELDERCARE TODAY Appointment companions for seniors a smart move isits to a physician are are typically spouses, but they the visit. just one step people make can include children or other V in an effort to improve family members as well. Taking notes their well-being. It’s impor- Patients may fi nd there are Companions can jot down im- tant that everyone visit their many advantages to bringing portant notes about the appoint- physicians at least once a year someone along to an appoint- ment, such as dates and times for for a checkup, but seniors may ment. And companions may follow-up visits, medication ad- need to see their physicians want to learn more about pa- vice, and any other instructions more frequently than other tients’ goals at each appoint- that may be forgotten once the age groups. ment prior to going along so patient leaves the offi ce. When visiting the doctor, it they can prepare and know Companions can later is easy for anyone to miss im- how to help during the ap- translate the jargon-heavy lan- portant components of what pointment. guage of a physician into an the doctor is saying, and it’s understandable language the just as easy to misunderstand Listen patient can fully understand. certain instructions or medi- People tend to forget at cation information. Seniors least half of what they hear Medical history who bring companions along in the doctor’s offi ce, says the Sometimes a companion Seniors who bring companions along to appointments with their physi- to appointments with their Archives of Internal Medi- can be a useful resource, call- cians can reduce the risk of misunderstanding advice or diagnoses given physicians can reduce the risk cine. This tendency may be ing a doctor’s attention to a pa- by their doctors. iStock of misunderstanding advice increased when patients are tient’s prior hospitalizations or diagnoses given by their nervous about the potential and illnesses. Companions can operate as a patient ad- structions put in a different doctors. outcome of their visits. can even call attention to any vocate, clarifying questions light. Data from U.S. News and Bringing a companion medications the patient is cur- or getting further informa- World Report states that about along means that both peo- rently taking. tion out of a doctor if the Translation one-third of seniors still living ple are actively listening. patient is hesitant to ask. If Sometimes patients need on their own take a companion Together, the information Serving as the information isn’t clear, companions who speak their with them to their routine doc- they’ve heard can combine an advocate the companion can raise red native languages when their tor’s offi ce visits. Companions to provide a full account of Very often a companion flags or ask to have the in- physicians do not. Plan for your healthcare now ealthy adults may give or “surrogate”), the person little thought to injuries you select to be your voice for Living will H or illnesses. When the your healthcare decisions if An advanced healthcare going is good, it is easy to for- you cannot speak for yourself. directive enables you to cre- get about the less pleasant side • A “living will” to docu- ate specifi c written instruc- effects of aging. However, put- ment which medical treat- tions for future care, known ting off these conversations ments you would or would not as a living will. The living and decisions can lead to un- want at the end of life. will should include wishes re- necessary obstacles in the People often tend to put off garding life-sustaining medi- years to come. these decisions, but it’s impor- cal treatments and resuscita- Advanced healthcare di- tant to make them as early as tion if you are no longer able rectives can be invaluable re- possible. Not only will they dic- to speak on your own behalf. sources for family members tate your wishes, they’ll also It also can spell out whether and friends who will be respon- take the pressure off of loved you want to remain in a hospi- sible for managing a person’s ones who would otherwise be tal or receive palliative care at plans should he become unable tasked with making diffi cult home for a terminal illness. A to make his own decisions. decisions on their own. living will can be changed if Various organizations, includ- or when your wishes or cir- ing AARP, offer resources on Healthcare proxy Advanced healthcare directives can be invaluable resources for family cumstances change. advanced planning and the op- Appointing a healthcare members who will be responsible for managing a person’s plans should tions available to adults look- proxy ensures that there will he become unable to make his own decisions. Legal and medical ing to plan their estates. be someone there who has advice The National Healthcare the legal authority to make your advocate if there are dis- to-date on any medical condi- Although legal advice is Decisions Day movement, a healthcare decisions for you agreements about your care. tions you may have so that she not required for an advanced group dedicated to providing if you are no longer able to Be sure to have a candid can make the most informed directive, it can be helpful to clear, concise, and consistent speak for yourself. This may discussion with your health- decisions on your behalf. iron out the legalities of your information on healthcare be a spouse, child, relative, or care proxy in which you go Having a healthcare proxy directives. decision-making, defi nes ad- close friend. The Mayo Clinic over the types of medical does not mean you are giving Speak with your doctor vanced directives as estab- suggests choosing a person care you wish to receive and up your right to make medical about your desires and needs. lishing: who can be trusted to make any ways you would or would decisions. It’s a fail-safe in the A physician can help you form • A “healthcare power of at- decisions that adhere to your not like your life prolonged. event you are unconscious or a coherent directive that is in torney” (or “proxy,” “agent,” wishes and values and to be It helps to keep the proxy up- cannot direct medical care. line with your wishes.

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BQ Caribbean Life, May 05–May 11, 2017 27 ELDERCARE TODAY Personalized meds may be the future

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How to show a nurse you care

urses are often the fi rst people While there is a specifi c week set fi t. If there is one nurse in particular stethoscopes. These charms come patients see when visiting hos- aside to show appreciation to nurses, you want to treat, give that nurse a in many designs and can make for a Npitals. According to the United many people agree that they deserve gift card to a nearby restaurant. memorable gift. States Department of Health and Hu- recognition throughout the year. Provide foot relief. Nurses Give a decorative badge reel. man Services Health Resources Ser- Any instance is a good time to give spend hours on their feet, and that Nurses must wear identifi cation or vices Administration, there were 2.8 back to nurses, and the following are can cause pain or stiffness through- have swipe cards on them to gain million registered nurses, includ- a few ways to honor the nurses in out the body. Present a gift card to access to areas of hospitals. Many ing advanced practice registered your life: a store that specializes in comfort badges are standard items without nurses, and 690,000 licensed practi- Play caretaker to him or her. shoes or custom orthotics. A certifi - any fl are or style. A colorful or deco- cal nurses, in the United States be- Nurses tend to the needs of others cate for a pedicure or foot massage rative badge reel can be a nice way to tween the years of 2008 and 2010. all the time, but some nurses do not would no doubt be appreciated as brighten up a nurse’s day. Nurses fi ll many roles in the medi- get the respite they deserve. Those well. Give verbal or handwritten cal community, assisting doctors and who want to show appreciation to a Create a charmed existence. thanks. One of the easiest and most helping to make in-patient stays more nurse who has helped them in their Charm bracelets are the rage right heartfelt ways to show your appreci- comfortable for men and women who lives can present the nurse with a now, and nurses may appreciate a ation to nurses is to simply tell them are ill or injured. Specialized nurses, gift card for a massage and soothing bracelet that highlights their career how you feel. Offer a handwritten such as nurse practitioners, may even spa treatment. path with specifi c charms. For some- note or speak with a nurse in person. serve as the primary healthcare pro- Cater a meal. Offer to cater a thing they can wear on the job, treat Such a simple gesture does not take vider, offering diagnoses and writing meal at the hospital or medical offi ce nurses to a Steth-o-Charm, which much effort, but it is bound to make prescriptions. so that all nurses on staff can bene- is a charm that slides securely onto an impact.

30 Caribbean Life, May 05–May 11, 2017 BQ NATIONAL NURSES WEEK • MAY 6–12

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BQ Caribbean Life, May 05–May 11, 2017 31 National Nurses Week 2017 School nurses often unsung heroes

chool nurses do much “change of life” seminars of these can have severe or more than apply ban- for children about to enter life-threatening reactions. S dages to playground puberty. When there is an School nurses may treat se- scrapes. School nurses con- epidemic at the school, the rious allergic reactions or duct vital health screen- nurse is often charged with provide a safe place where ings and are often the se- notifying staff and parents children with serious al- curity blanket for students and helping to contain the lergies can eat lunch. who need special care dur- situation. In some cases, school ing school hours. Despite Apart from all of the nurses become a mediator all they do, school nurses tasks in treating “sick” between home and school. are often the unsung he- children, nurses also are Nurses may indirectly be roes within the school com- essential in helping to keep teaching students as well. munity. children with life-threat- Each time the nurse treats School nurses cer- ening diseases healthy a condition, he or she may tainly tackle their share while they are at school. be educating students on of fevers, nosebleeds, cuts, The number of children how to avoid that situation and scrapes, but they play with serious allergies, di- in the future. For example, other pivotal roles as well, abetes, asthma, and even a nurse may impart the im- calling up moms and dads seizure disorders has in- portance of eating break- to pick up their sick sons creased. According to the fast to avoid a morning and daughters, overseeing American Diabetes As- headache or teach young- the school’s health poli- sociation, roughly one in sters about the benefits of cies, and helping to ensure every 400 children and stretching before diving a safe school environment adolescents has diabetes. into physical education for students. In addition, School nurses may help ad- class. the role of the school nurse minister life-saving insu- School nurses are of- has changed dramatically lin shots to children who ten the unsung heroes of a over the years. A school need them. According to school, wiping away tears nurse may oversee vac- Anaphylaxis Canada, one when youngsters suffer an cination schedules. He in 50 Canadian children injury at school and acting or she also may arrange has a peanut allergy, and as a reassuring voice when for assemblies regarding about one to two percent such injuries are painful.

Sidestepping foot, hip, and back pain critical for nurses

urses work hard. And back pain more than people energy, so treat them early virtually all of that hard in any other profession. The and often. Nwork, from administer- constant physical demands Stand up straight. Good ing medication to hanging IVs of the profession also prevent posture is one of the keys to to moving patients and equip- nurses from getting enough preventing both foot and back ment, is done standing up on rest between shifts, which can pain. When the body is in the hard surfaces. So it’s no sur- exacerbate both the problem correct position, the verte- prise that many nurses expe- and the pain. brae that form the spine are rience foot and back pain af- While treatments for foot, aligned and muscles and liga- ter a long day — or night — on hip, and back pain can be ef- ments can hold them in place the job. fective, nurses can also take without strain. If necessary, Millions of people in physi- steps to prevent strain in the various types of posture sup- cally demanding occupations fi rst place. The following are a ports can help ensure that the experience chronic back, hip, few proven strategies for stay- body is properly aligned and and foot pain. Repeated strain ing healthy and injury-free on supported properly. on the feet, hips, and back not the job: Bend right. Always be only causes pain but also grad- Wear the right shoes. aware of how you move your ually reduces the ability of Nurses need shoes that fi t well body. When lifting equipment muscles to recuperate quickly. and provide proper support. or moving patients, give your As a result, healthcare profes- Since it is important to give back a break. Instead, bend at sionals such as doctors, chiro- shoes a day to air out before your knees and let your legs The physically demanding nature of a nurse’s job leaves many nurses practors, and massage thera- being worn again, it’s best to do the work. susceptible to foot, hip, and back pain. pists spend countless hours have more than one pair of Think teamwork. If your treating patients whose pain work shoes. Full-time nurses facility has a lift team, don’t heavy equipment or even a pa- place for a prolonged period and discomfort stem from job- should replace their shoes ev- hesitate to use it. If not, work tient, plant your feet fi rmly on can put enormous strain related injuries. ery six months. in pairs when lifting, shifting, the fl oor for support. As you on the neck, shoulders, and For nurses, these ailments Tend to your feet. Foot or transferring patients. turn, be sure to move both back. Whenever possible, ask and injuries are diffi cult to problems, such as corns, bun- Turn, don’t twist. Lifting your feet and your body. for help or relief. At the very avoid. In fact, research shows ions, and ingrown toenails, and twisting can strain the Make a move. Holding least, stretch out once you’re that nurses suffer from lower are painful and can sap one’s lower back. When picking up equipment or patients in one done.

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BQ Caribbean Life, May 05–May 11, 2017 33 National Nurses Week 2017 More men seeking nursing careers

ale nurses haven’t al- security, and good salaries. ers note that the scarcity of ways b e en such a mi nor- And with many parts of the male role models, instructors, M ity. Although men com- United States and other west- and mentors has made it more prise only about six percent ern nations facing nursing diffi cult not only to enter the of today’s total nursing pop- shortages that are expected to profession but also to advance ulation in the United States, peak in the mid-2020s, when their careers. nursing schools for men were much of the current genera- At the same time, nurs- actually quite common and tion of nurses will retire, men ing schools and organizations about half of the nation’s paid will have a vital role to play have launched initiatives nurses were male during the in fi lling those gaps. Some re- aimed at recruiting men, and early 1900s. By 1930, however, searchers have even predicted these efforts are paying off, the percentage of male nurses that the nation’s ability to albeit slowly. The population dropped to a meager one per- handle the projected shortage of male nurses is increasing cent, as men fl ed the profes- of nurses hinges on strong in- by roughly two to three per- sion for more lucrative occu- creases in the number of men cent each year and it has been pations. That was the case for entering the profession. predicted that by 2020, male several decades, until the late While the number of men nurses will make up about 1980s, when infl ation, nurs- in nursing programs is grow- 25 percent of the total nurs- ing shortages, a rise in nurs- ing, the public perception of ing workforce. Another factor ing salaries, and shifting atti- male nurses, which has un- that may spur the increase in tudes about gender combined fairly carried a negative con- male nurses is age. On aver- to attract new generations of notation through the years, age, male nurses tend to enter men to the profession. persists and continues to keep nursing at a younger age than Research indicates that them away from the fi eld. Many female nurses and therefore men and women enter the pro- male nurses also recount sto- have the potential for longer fession for the same reasons. ries of patients assuming they careers. Both men and women are in- are doctors or asking why they More information about terested in working with sick had decided against attending men in nursing is available and injured people and they medical school — as if being a at the American Assembly are seeking careers that of- nurse was a fallback position for Men in Nursing website at fer challenges, reasonable job rather than a fi rst choice. Oth- aamn.org. More and more men are entering the fi eld of nursing.

Nursing trends show a profession in transition

he healthcare industry is changing rapidly, become Master’s degree-level nurse practitioners. and nurses, the largest group of healthcare Tprofessionals in the nation, are at the forefront Nurses are getting of these changes. Despite the diffi cult economic younger — and older conditions of recent years, nursing as a profession During the last decade, a variety of efforts were has thrived — particularly when compared to other made to make nursing more attractive to younger professions. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts people. As a result, the number of younger nurses that job growth for nurses will continue to be more (ages 23 to 26) has grown signifi cantly. This is ex- rapid than the national average, making the profes- pected to help offset the mass retirement of nurses sion among the best career choices available today. that is expected to occur between now and 2020. So what can nurses and those considering entering At the same time, more people are entering the the fi eld expect over the next decade? profession later in their careers as a result of the proliferation of two-year and accelerated nursing The demand for programs that were developed largely to attract peo- nurses will continue ple from other fi elds. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be nearly 712,000 new nursing positions Nursing educators will by 2020, making this profession the fastest growing be in demand as well occupation. One of the factors fueling the growth Nursing program faculty will be among the retir- is the aging population, and there will be great de- ees who will leave the profession over the next de- mand for nurses who are trained in geriatrics and cade and there is expected to be a shortage of nurse who are able to work in ambulatory (i.e., outpatient) educators to take their places. settings. Technology will continue to alter More nurses will work in how nurses operate and learn outpatient settings, private Hospitals will increasingly require Come 2014, all medical records will be electronic, homes, and nursing homes registered nurses to have four-year so nurses will be saying a fi nal good-bye to their The Bureau of Labor Statistics also projects that degrees black pens and a big hello to keyboards and tablets. hospital nursing jobs will grow much more slowly Many hospitals have begun hiring only those In hospitals, nurses will continue to rely on tex- than jobs in outpatient facilities and home health- nurses with Bachelor of Science in Nursing de- ting to relay messages or provide information to doc- care. This is due both to the growth of the aging grees or providing incentives for their employees tors. Technology, in the form of digital textbooks, population and the increase in the number of med- with two-year associate degrees to return to school mobile phone applications that access drug informa- ical procedures done on an outpatient basis or in to earn their degrees. Similarly, many nurses with tion, and simulated online clinics, will continue to homes. these degrees are heading back to the classroom to alter how nursing students learn.

34 Caribbean Life, May 05–May 11, 2017 BQ AMERICA’S MOST TRUSTED PROFESSION FOR 15 YEARS RUNNING.

VNSNY proudly salutes nurses everywhere for their boundless energy and tireless dedication.

All of us at the Visiting Nurse Service of New York take special pride in celebrating Nurses Week 2017.

As the nation’s largest not-for-profit home- and community- based healthcare organization, we are witness every day to their extraordinary commitment to patient-centered care and improved outcomes. Nurses continue to earn our profound respect and gratitude for their clinical expertise and professionalism.

So it is hardly a surprise that the Gallup poll has once again ranked nurses as our nation’s most trusted professionals. Year in and year out, they lead the charge for the health and wellbeing of their patients.

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Flat Tire Productions wants to diver- sity representation of South Asians in the media by showcasing the lives of Indo-Caribbeans in a comedy play. The company wants to raise money for their June production “Love Bites,” which will premiere June 10–11. Flat Tire Productions Queens play to showcase Indo- Caribbean theater

By Alexandra Simon All shades of island comedy. A Queens-based theatre company is trying to create more visibility for Indo-Caribbeans in the media, and are premiering their new stage show to support this mission in June. Flat Tire Productions is crowdfunding for their five one-act play “Love Bites,” a Carib- bean comedy presentation about love and relationships. The show will be a chance for Caribbean actors of Indian MUSICAL descent to show off their acting chops and explore cultural similarities and differences with laughs, said a director with the company. “We’re giving good actors an oppor- tunity to stretch and grow, and also Continued on Page 38 INSPIRATION Jazz artist Lonnie Smith will play at the two–day CUNY Jazz Festival at Aaron Davis Hall at the City College Caribbean shine at Center for the Arts on May 5. film festival Lonnie Smith returns to Jazz Fest By Alexandra Simon The islands and the continent meet By Alexandra Simon I’m here for,” said Smith. “I love to and feel the people because some- again. Jazz organist Lonnie Smith will play all over the world and being times you get a different crowd. The New York African Film Festival be performing at the 17th annual able to touch people. I’m doing And when I go to these places, I will screen several Caribbean films at CUNY jazz festival at City Col- something I love with passion and never know what I’m going to play their 24th annual event this year, which lege Center for Performing Arts giving that to other people.” and I’ve been doing this for years.” runs from May 3–8 at Lincoln Theater. on May 5. The seasoned musician The organ player said while Fans will appreciate the gesture The event is showing four films by Carib- known for playing the Hammond there several songs he might play because they will enjoy a worth- bean filmmakers that follow their theme B-3 organ has been making music at the concert, he is going to play while show, said Smith. this year titled “The People’s Revolution,” for more than 70 years and said he his usual impromptu set because “I can’t just play what I want. which looks at movements and acts of was thrilled to return to the event he prefers to play off crowd energy, People drive for hours and even fly protests within the African Diaspora, said to do what he loved —inspiring he said. to come and see me, and I don’t the founder of the film festival. people with his music. “I basically play whatever is in want to disappoint them,” he said. “Each year we try to look at what is “I’m excited anytime I get to play my head at the time,” said Smith. Smith and two guitarists will happening currently in our world and for people and really that’s what “You have to watch and be aware, Continued on Page 38 Continued on Page 38

BQ Caribbean Life, May 05–May 11, 2017 37 Caribbean shine

TOP 10 at film fest Continued from Page 37 design we choose these films — SINGLES it’s an organic process to find a we want to remember these past film that speaks to the theme. events, and pay homage to our All of these films actually touch Shape Of You legacies that have been left for on social and political subjects 1 Ed Sheeran us,” said Mahen Bonetti. “We but they’re not beating you over That’s What I Like like to look at the current and the head — you’re going laugh, 2 Bruno Mars look at the milestones.” and you’re going to leave think a “Ayiti Mon Amour” follows the lives of different families fi ve More than 25 countries will lot about what you watched.” years after the 2010 earthquake. The fi lm is one of several Something Just Like This be represented showcasing some Caribbean fi lms at the festival and will screen at Lincoln 3 Jamaican-American film- The Chainsmokers & Coldplay 36 films. Despite the main ele- maker Lebert Bethune, has two Center on May 7. Ayiti Mon Amour ment of the festival dedicated films screening at the festival in It Ain’t Me to films predominately from which he returns to his archives comfortable and covered a wide is Africa, and it makes sense to 4 Kygo x Selena Gomez African directors and writers, and revives footage highlight- range of topics — it was one of find a place in the African film Paris films by Caribbean filmmakers ing black politics and identity his last formal interviews before fest.” 5 The Chainsmokers from Haiti, Jamaica, and Trini- during the late sixties. In his assassination.” Felin is the first Haitian-born dad will make an appearance. films “Jojolo” and “Malcolm Other films set to screen are female filmmaker to direct a Say You Won’t Let Go 6 And their genres include a fan- X: Struggle for Freedom,” he ‘Play the Devil,” a coming-of-age fictional movie set only in Haiti. James Arthur tasy, a drama, and documenta- chronicles the lives of a Haitian movie about a young Trinidadi- Her film explores a side to Haiti ries highlighting a multitude of Rockabye model living in France, and civil an man, and ‘Ayiti Mon Amour,’ often ignored by mainstream 7 Clean Bandit Feat. Sean Paul issues. Bonetti says these films rights activist Malcolm X in two set in Haiti five years after the media in favor of clichés and were perfect choices for their short documentaries. The lat- country’s 2010 earthquake. The narratives about tragedy, she Love On The Brain lineup, and portray a variety of ter is footage of the late civil creator of ‘Ayiti Mon Amour,’ said. 8 Rihanna struggles and histories, particu- rights icons in one of his last says Haiti’s strong preservation “I was tired of seeing imag- larly the youth. interview. of African heritage makes the es of disaster plastered without Scars To Your Beautiful 9 “These films are experimen- “We went to hear him speak film an overall perfect candidate any real stories behind them Alessia Cara tal and futuristic — and most with a couple of African stu- for the festival. and wanted to give context to I Feel It Coming of it is about the next generation dents in Paris, and asked him “I think out of all the Carib- stories of the earthquake,” she 10 The Weekend Feat. Daft Punk who are resetting the notion questions related his trip Afri- bean countries, Haiti for me is said. “What a lot of people know of who they are, what it means ca, current affairs, and the role a piece of Africa in the Carib- about Haiti is clichés and only to be from the diaspora, and of women in the civil rights bean,” said Guetty Felin. “We know of Haiti during a time of rethinking identity and vali- movement,” said Bethune. “He have this belief that when we die disaster, but I want to put Haiti dation,” she said. “It’s not by answered very candidly and was our soul goes to ginen, which in conversation.” TOP 10 ALBUMS also a desire to see South Asians Love Bites who are culturally Caribbean. Loni Smith prepares DAMN. To change the conversation, the 1 Kendrick Lamar Continued from Page 37 company has been working hard to gain support for ‘Love Bites’ The Search For Everything for jazz lovers treat 2 show that we’re not just doing and said the comedy was some- John Mayer West Indian comedy, but we can thing Caribbean and non-Carib- Moana also do American and our cul- beans will enjoy. Continued from Page 37 3 Soundtrack ture’s comedy,” said Alisha Per- “The show is going to be because they are some of saud, a director with the produc- fine. We have a great set of play a show roughly over his biggest fans and their Beauty And The Beast (2017) tion company. actors, and a whole team of and hour. But even with no creativity inspires him as an 4 Soundtrack The show is important to Per- people behind us,” said Persaud. preferred numbers to play, artist, he said. saud because it is an opportunity “We’re aiming for a Broadway he is going for a mixture of “I’ve been blessed to have Divide to contribute to more portrayals production with set and scene sounds and emotions. young people sample my 5 Ed Sheeran of Indo-Caribbeans since their changes, and we really want “I’m basically going to music and it’s amazing. It’s The Fate Of The Furious representation in mainstream people to see that we and do play music that makes you wonderful and to see after 6 Soundtrack media is nearly nonexistent. this,” she said. “It’s going to feel good or cry, make you all those years, young peo- She also adds that many actors have to show that there’s more dance and I’m going to ple hear something they like More Life are typecast and removed from of us just there and show that make you remember things and sample it out on their 7 Drake their unique identities, or not we have a lot in common.” from the days of old,” said beat — that’s one of the pictured at all, leading to lack of The kickstarter campaign is Smith. “I’m going to take greatest things to happen to Memories... Do No Open awareness about who they are. hoping to fulfill the remaining you back where it supposed me,” said Smith. “Can you 8 The Chainsmokers “If you ask a lot of people to needs and expenses for the show, to be love, bring people imagine the young, old, and Playboi Carti picture someone from the Car- and Persaud said that people will together.” older?’ — it is beautiful to 9 Playboi Carti ibbean they’re thinking of some- love their brand of comedy given And while he has main- see them all together.” one like Nicki Minaj or Machel the anti-immigrant climate that tained most of his style, Lonnie Smith at CUNY PTX Vol. IV: Classics (EP) 10 Montano,” she said. “And when has changed the conversation. he has tested out different Jazz Festival [Aaron Davis Pentatonix people see us and they seem “We picked these five plays sounds. Hall at the City College confused or don’t think we’re because that’s what brings out “I keep my own style but Center for the Arts [129 Caribbean too — and we get the crowd out and we want to I push the envelope with Convent Avenue between W. Presented by this a lot.” get the audience warmed up things that have been in my 133rd and W. 135th streets Persaud said the Indo-Car- and make sure we get everyone head for years,” said Smith. in Manhattan, www.citycol- ibbean community champions of all ages,” she said. “People like At the show, Smith hopes legecenterforthearts.org, wireless seeing South Asian actors such that escapism and they’ll have a to see all ages of jazz lovers (212-650-6900]. May 5 at as Priyanka Chopra and Aziz chance to laugh and see their come and see him play, and 7:30 pm. $15 (free for stu- Ansari, but noted that there was own people on stage.” specifically younger fans dents).

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By Azad Ali West Indies middle-order batsman Darren Bravo is taking legal action against the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) claiming lost earnings of around US$120,000 based upon what he could have earned from One-Day Internationals against Zimbabwe and Pakistan Super League (PSL) contracts and regional Caribbean competitions. Bravo, who has not played for the West Indies since he was sent home from Zimbabwe in November 2016 fol- GOOD TIME lowing his criticism of WICB President Continued on Page 42 Guyana wins four-day tourney AT PENN By Azad Ali Guyana won the West Indies Profes- Zenron Chance (right, with TA inscription) leads TSSS in 4x400m. Photo bu Nelson A. King sional Cricket League Four-Day tourna- ment with a game in hand, by beating the Windward Islands by a n innings Vincentian athletes make nation proud and 122 runs in Providence, Guyana. This is the third consecutive year By Nelson A. King day through Saturday — the nation peted in the oldest and largest track they have won the first-class trophy. Each time the Penn Relays of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and field competition in the United The Windwards were routed for 95 in announcers mentioned the names undisputedly, received greater expo- States. 38 overs in their first innings, after they Thomas Saunders Secondary School sure in the international arena. But, unequivocally, not wanting to chose to bat. (TSSS) and the St. Vincent Gram- For the past seven years, only one be left out any longer, SVGS joined Guyana’s 19-year-old fast bowler mar School (SVGS) at the 123rd Vincentian school, TSSS — through TSSS, for the first time, in this year’s Keemo Paul took career best figures of Penn Relay Carnival in Philadelphia, the initiative of Philadelphia-based Relay Carnival, hosted annually since 6 for 28, reducing the visitors to 28 for Pa — ran over three days, Thurs- mastermind James Cordice —com- Continued on Page 42 Continued on Page 42 BQ Caribbean Life, May 05–May 11, 2017 41 Bravo

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Dave Cameron? He had called Cameron a “big idiot” in a tweet and although the WICB president called for an apology and removal of the tweet, Bravo has not made public the apology or remove the tweet. Sources say that Bravo appears to have rejected the chance of return- ing to the West Indies by launching a claim for damages against the WICB. WICB Chief Executive Johnny Grave told ESPN-cricinfo that the claim has come as a surprise to officials at the WICB who believed they were on the verge of reconciliation with Bravo. They were also surprised at the sug- gestion he was prevented from playing in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) or Pakistan Super League (PSL) as no objection certificate (NOC) was made ahead of either tournament and when Bravo did apply for such a cer- tificate ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL), it was granted imme- diately. Joel Jack on third leg for TSSS in 4x400m. Photo by Nelson A. King VINCY GRAMMAR SCHOOL AT PENN Guyana

Continued from Page 41 Avenue in Philadelphia. (50.73); and Ethan Myers (51.94). Curtis M. King, SVGS’ sports-loving In the 4 x 100m, SVGS placed third, April 21, 1895 by the University of Penn- head master, who led his school’s con- with Morgan singling out Peruvian Vale sylvania at the Franklin Field stadium tingent, said SVGS had three objectives: native and anchor Javon Rawlins, 17, in Philadelphia. “Firstly, exploring our students to vari- “who powered us.” And, together, SVGS and TSSS, which ous regional and international sporting But, even with less emphasis on the boasted all-male teams, made St. Vin- competitions; secondly, by exposing the 4x100m, since it is not a qualifying cent and the Grenadines even prouder, students to international meets, they’ll event for the Penn Relays, TSSS did as the schools competed in a meet that be exposed to further athletic prowess, well, according to Head Coach Godfrey attracts over 15,000 participants from as well as academic pursuits; and, third- “Fuzzy” Harry. high schools, colleges and track clubs ly, we hope this trip would revitalize the “It’s not the best for us, but we have throughout North America and abroad, Alumnae Association.” to commend the effort,” said Harry, primarily Jamaica, competing in more “The whole experience itself would stating that the team, comprising Atiba than 300 events. have been great for the students,” King Lewis, Zenron Chance [competing in SVGS is an all-boys secondary school; told Caribbean Life. “It was a great the Penn Relays for the second succes- TSSS, a mixed school, did not field a learning experience for the athletes and sive year], Immanuel Henry and Inglis female team this year for the first time the coach [Rawlston Morgan].” Daniel, placed sixth, clocking 45.58. West Indies’ Assad Fudadin bowls since it began competing in the Penn Morgan also told Caribbean Life that In the 4x400m, TSSS surpassed its during a practice session in Ro- Relays. he had always looked forward to SVGS best time at home, 3:33.12, placing fifth seau, Dominica, Sunday, April 22, Penn Relays organizers put the three- competing in the Penn Relays. among 11 schools and clocking 3:27.41. 2012. day total attendance at this year’s meet “I’m very pleased,” he said about the The heat was won by Samuel Tilden Associated Press / Andres Leighton, File at 108,912, with 22,894 fans on Thurs- boys team’s performance in the 4x100m High School in Brooklyn in 3:22.74. day, 38,598 on Friday, and 47,420 on the relay on Friday and the 4x400 relay the TSSS 4x400m team comprised Zen- Continued from page 41 climaxing Saturday. next day. “I don’t think I can ask for ron Chance (52.31), Immanuel Henry “More athletes have run at the Penn more. (49.05), Joel Jack (52.66) and Maurice 6 in the first 10 overs of the match, Relays than at any single meet in the “I had concerns here and there, but Foster (53.40). after his 22-year-old new ball part- world,” said Penn Relays organizers, the guys [athletes] came up trumps “They had a good time in comparison ner Romario Shepherd dismissed the adding that “more spectators have and did well,” he added over Sunday’s to this year’s in the Grenada Relay Clas- openers cheaply in the first and third watched the meet than any in the brunch. “The guys ran their hearts sic,” Harry told Caribbean Life, disclos- overs. world, except the Olympics and World out.” ing, at the same time, that the girls, Shane Shillingford and Sunil Championships.” Morgan said he was particularly who had “some set-backs” and did not Ambris were the only batsmen to No wonder that Vincentian organ- pleased with the team’s 4x400m per- compete for the first time this year, will pass 15 runs while the others made izers did not want to miss out on formance, in which it eclipsed the tar- definitely be part of the contingent for little contribution to the score. this glorious opportunity! They, there- geted 3.33-odd qualifying time, running next year’s Penn Relays. By the end of the first day, Guyana fore, expressed delight and lauded the at 3:27.26 and placing sixth among 10 Cordice, the former president of the had taken a 15-run lead. They were schools’ performance in separate, exclu- schools. Mc Donogh School in Owings Philadelphia-based St. Vincent and the finally dismissed for 379 in 112 overs sive interviews with Caribbean Life and Mills, MD won the High School Boys’ Grenadines Organization of Pennsylva- — a lead of 284 runs. at a gala reception Saturday night and heat in 3:24.77. nia (SVGOP), asked Harry and Morgan Guyanese batsman Assad Fudadin a brunch the next day, for the athletes, The SVGS 4 x 400m team com- at the reception to choose an athlete scored his sixth first-class hundred. at the Vincentian-owned Calabash Res- prised Gian-Luca Da Silva (52.38); Jevo- from each school who merited the Otis Windwards in their second innings taurant and Banquet Hall on Lancaster nie Lavia (52.22); Randolph Richards Jack Memorial Award. were all out for 146 in 46.1 overs. 42 Caribbean Life, May 05–May 11, 2017 BQ Erasmus Hall star selected by Panthers in draft

By Laura Amato eight touchdowns and was the “He [McCaffrey] can do a lot. He’s going to Carolina — only player in a major confer- And I can do the same thing,” and not just in his mind! ence with more than 700 yards Samuel said. “Just to have that Erasmus Hall grad Curtis each rushing and receiving. opportunity, [to] flip-flop guys, Samuel heard his name on Now, the one-time Dutch- give defenses different match- April 28 and, suddenly, every men standout is hoping to ups, is a good thing. Then hav- dream he’s ever had came true translate that kind of produc- ing a great quarterback in Cam in a single moment. tion to the pros, and is anxious [Newton], it’s going to be great. Samuel was selected No. 40 to find a spot in the Panthers’ We’re going to have fun here.” overall by the Carolina Pan- offense. Samuel is the 19th Ohio thers in the National Football “There are different things State product to suit up for League Draft, capping off a I can do,” Samuel said. “Line the Panthers, but he’s quick year that was nothing short of up in the backfield, motion out to point out that he hasn’t for- spectacular for the Brooklyn- to the slot, put me up against gotten his Brooklyn roots. In bred gridiron star. a linebacker or a safety. Just the hours immediately follow- “It’s amazing, just to get creating different looks for the ing the draft, he celebrated his drafted and share that moment [opponents’] defense.” professional future with a fam- with my family,” Samuel said Samuel won’t be the only ily dance party, and constantly during a press conference after would-be playmaker to com- reiterated how thankful he was Big cat: Erasmus Hall and Ohio State star Curtis Samuel has being drafted. “That experience pete for a position in the Pan- to have his family’s support been drafted by the Carolina Panthers. is just amazing. Just to finally thers’ backfield next season; every step of the way. Associated Press / Detroit Lions realize, that’s a dream come Carolina also drafted Stanford Samuel is shining a light on true, to finally get to play in the star Christian McCaffrey in the New York City football and he’s those little kids to accomplish — but he’s not listening to any National Football League.” first round. But Samuel isn’t determined to be a role model dreams like this one day.” of it. Samuel knows what he’s Samuel made a name for worried about splitting reps, for future gridiron greats in There’s been plenty of talk capable of and he’s ready to himself at Ohio State this sea- if anything, he’s confident he Brooklyn. in the past few months about prove it all over again. son, leading the Buckeyes in and McCaffrey can provide a “It’s amazing,” he said. “To what Samuel can bring to a “I’m always a team-first guy. receiving with 74 catches for one-two punch that will give have younger kids look up to professional team — discus- I’m about making the team get 865 yards and seven touch- the Panthers offense a new me and understand that what sions of his speed and receiving better and get them to where downs. He also chipped in with dynamic that will set opposing I’m doing is the right thing in ability, and even chatter about they want to be,” he said. “I just 97 carries for 771 yards and defenses back on their heels. life, and to just keep motivating using him in the return game want to be Curtis Samuel.”

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4th Annual Caribbean American Healthcare Awards

Honorees CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE AWARDS

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