FREE www.caribbeanlifenews.com QUEENS/LONG ISLAND/BRONX/MANHATTAN May 05–May 11, 2017 Dominica nominates PAHO CHRISTIE SEEKS director By Nelson A. King The government of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit of Dominica has nominated ANOTHER TERM Dr. Carissa F. Etienne for a second term as director of the Pan American Sani- tary Bureau (PASB), the sec- Bahamians retariat of the Pan Ameri- can Health Organization (PAHO). go to the PAHO said on Tuesday that Dr. Etienne’s nomina- tion was contained in a letter polls May 10 to the President of PAHO’s Executive Committee, Argentinian Health Minister By Bert Wilkinson Dr. Jorge Lemus, “under the Amid fears of padding of the rules governing the election official voters scroll, Bahami- process for the position of ans will on Wednesday vote in Director of the Pan Ameri- general elections with crime, can Sanitary Bureau.” a declining economy and a May 1 was the deadline lack of job opportunities for for countries to nominate professionals among the main candidates, PAHO said, add- issues. ing that no other country Prime Minister Perry Chris- submitted nominations. tie is seeking a second consecu- PAHO Legal Advisor Dr. tive five year term in office, Nancy Machado detailed the pitting his Progressive Labor regulations and process in a Party (PLP) against the Free meeting at PAHO headquar- National Movement of leader ters in Washington, D.C. on Hubert Minnis. Tuesday, attended by H.E. Minnis, a father of three Juan Jose Arcuri, Argentina’s boys, medical doctor and busi- permanent representative to nessman has asked the party the Organization of Ameri- faithful to “fire the PLP” and can States (OAS), and by Dr. give his party a change to Lemus via videoconference. improve an economy that has Arcuri noted that only one basically recorded no growth in sealed envelope was submit- the past three years. ted, nominating a candidate, The PLP on the other hand and certified the nomina- has said that it needs more tion of Carissa F. Etienne on time to fix an economy that behalf of Dr. Lemus, PAHO was already in decline when it said. won general elections in May of PAHO Member States will 2102, almost to the date of this elect the new director dur- week’s polls. ing the 29th Pan American The elections commission Sanitary Conference, sched- has said that it has 181,000 uled for Sept. 25-29 2017 in people on its sanitized electoral Washington, D.C. 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DANIEL GREENBAUM Board Certified Prosthodtist, with advanced training in implantology and periodontology. DDS Degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in NY. 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.