By Nelson A. KingThe main opposition New Nation-
al Party (NNP) in Grenada swept all 15 seats in the Legislature to return to power in an historic vote on Tuesday.
The NNP, of former Prime Minis-ter Dr. Keith Mitchell, resoundingly thrashed the incumbent National Democratic Congress (NDC) of Prime Minister Tillman Thomas, confirming polls that had predicted that the party, which had lost the 2008 elections to the NDC, would handily return to power.
Tuesday’s massive victory also meant that Mitchell, 65, became the first political leader in the “Spice Isle” to win all 15 seats in parlia-ment twice. His party had done so previously in the 1999 general elections.
Thomas’ NDC had won the 2008 general elections 11-4.
Tuesday’s poll showed that the NNP was able to attract most of the 62, 146 eligible voters.
Mitchell, who was expected to be sworn in as the new prime minister on Wednesday, hopes his party’s landslide victory will help to unite the people of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.
“As I watched your faces through the campaign, I am even more deep-ly committed that all of us must be a united family,” he told jubilant sup-porters at the Tanteen Playing Field on the outskirts of St. George’s, the Grenada capital.
“I have accepted the awesome responsibility that you have placed on my shoulders ... Me and my
Grenadians Create History
By Bert WilkinsonThe Turks and Caicos Islands
might be a British dependency in the Caribbean but its former and current leaders appear to be smart enough to remain an active mem-ber of the 15-nation Caribbean Community, at least for periods when it needs the vocal support of its regional neighbors.
In the past four years, the Brit-ish government citing runaway corruption on the tourist para-dise, has done much in its power to undermine the limited self-
By David McFaddenKINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) —
Hadi Mezawi has never set foot on the Caribbean island of Dominica, has never seen its rainforests or black-sand beaches. But he’s one of its newest citizens.
Without leaving his home in the United Arab Emirates, the Pal-estinian man recently received a brand new Dominican passport after sending a roughly $100,000 contribution to the tropical nation half a world away.
“At the start I was a little wor-ried that it might be a fraud, but the process turned out to be quite smooth and simple. Now, I am a Dominican,” said Mezawi, who like
Continued on Page 4
Continued on Page 4
Continued on Page 30
Bob Marley’s granddaughter Donisha Prendergast, right, dances to the sound of a Rastafarian drum, during the cele-bration of Marley’s 68th birthday in the yard of his Kingston home, in Jamaica, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013. See story on page 28. AP Photo/ David McFadden
Citizenship for sale
CARICOM chides Brits over Turks
Celebrating Marley
BACK TO THEdrEAm
FrEE
www.caribbeanlifenews.com Feb. 22-28, 2013
SPECIAL rEAdEr bonuS
FrEE coupons to save you CAsH12-pAgE ClAssiFiEd
sECTiOnSPECIAL rEAdEr bonuS
FrEE coupons to save you CAsHinsidE: lEArn TO EArn
CArEEr TrAining
Feb.
22-
28, 2
013
• Car
ibbe
an L
ife •
Page
2
BarbadosBarbados is forecasting less than
one percent economic growth for 2013, up from “real growth” last year.
The Central Bank of Barbados said the 0.7 percent forecast for this year is based on the most recent forecast by the Interna-tional Monetary Fund of average growth of 1.7 percent for the Unit-ed States, the United Kingdom and Canada- the island’s major trading partners.
In a review of the Barbados eco-nomic performance for 2012 and prospects for 2013, the Central Bank said the projections were also based on an improvement in consumer expenditure in these markets of 1.2 percent.
“In addition, private capital flows of US$300 million are anticipated for activ-ity in tourism and construction sectors. No significant gain in employment is expected.
It said Barbados’ foreign exchange reserves increased dur-ing the year to Bds $1,467, million and the import cover at the end of December 2012 stood at 18 weeks even though there was no real growth in the economy in 2012.
Cayman IslandsBritain’s chief inspector of pris-
ons is calling for urgent reforms at the Cayman Island’s dirty and shambolic lockups.
In a report released recently, Nick Hardwick said he was trou-bled by the poor conditions his team found at the wealthy British territory’s prisons and detention cells.
A British inspection team con-cluded that cells were “decrepit, chaotic and dirty with an oppres-sive and intimidating atmos-phere,”
Use of illegal drugs was ram-pant and juvenile offenders shared accommodation with adult pris-oners.
Police holding cells in the capi-tal of Georgetown and West Bay were also “barely for human habi-tation.”
Cayman Government spokes-man Eric Bush says they will work to improve conditions, but noted that it will be challenging in an
“economically austere times.”
HaitiA rickety wooden boat carry-
ing 25 illegal migrants from Haiti has landed on a beach on Jamai-ca’s north coast.
Portland par-ish police say local residents spotted the boat, which was carrying 16 men, two women and four boys and three girls. All the children and adults appeared to be in good health.
Authorities say the Haitian migrants left their homeland recently and were trying to get to the U.S.
Illegal immigrants have long attempted the perilous journey from Haiti by boat to the U.S. and other Caribbean islands.
Jamaica, however, is a rare stop. The last time a group of migrants arrived on the island was in 2010, when fishermen towed two over-loaded smugglers boats carry-ing 60 Haitians to Jamaica’s east coast.
JamaicaThe United States of Embassy
has moved to clear the air fol-
lowing the recent announcement of the decision to close its Citi-zenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Office in Jamaica.
A statement from the Embassy said it will not be closing and its visa and other consular operations will continue as normal.
These include tourist, student, official and immigrant visa appli-cations and American Citizenship Services.
The Embassy explained that the USCIS will close on March 1.
The USCIS is a specialized gov-ernment agency that oversees matters of lawful immigration to the United States.
With the closure of the King-ston Field Office, the USCIS Field Office in Santo Domingo, Domi-nica Republic will assume King-ston’s former jurisdiction.
All other departments of the U.S. Mission, including the Con-sular Section, Paul Robeson Infor-mation Center, United States Agency for International Devel-opment, Peace Corps offices and the US Consular Agency in the western city of Montego Bay, will
remain open.The Kingston Field Office had
jurisdiction over Jamaica, Anguil-la, Aruba, The Bahamas, Bonaire, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Curacao, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands and the Guantanamo Bay Naval Station
St. KittsDeputy Prime Minister Sam
Condor recently announced his resignation from the Cabinet of Prime Minister Denzil Douglas, citing recent developments as his reason for stepping aside.
Condor’s resignation was sub-mitted less than a week after Prime Minister Douglas fired a senior government min-ister, Dr Timothy Harris.
“The recent d e v e l o p m e n t s pertaining to issue of good gov-ernance and constitutional integ-rity have brought me to the point where I feel constrained to tender my resignation as a member of Cabinet with immediate effect,” Condor said in his letter.
In a radio and television broad-cast on Jan. 25, Douglas said
Harris, who is also chairman of the ruling St Kitts-Nevis Labor Party, has been dismissed because of his opposition to two recent government-sponsored legisla-tion, including one to increase the number of senators in the Nation-al Assembly. Harris had refused to support the legislation.
Condor served for more than 20 years as a parliamentarian and as a government minister for over 17 years.
TrinidadDirector of Public Prosecutions
(DOO) Roger Gaspar says he will not lay charges against coup lead-er Yasin Abu Bakr for failure to give testimony before the Com-mission of Enquiry into the l990 coup in Trinidad and Tobago.
The DPP has thrown the ball in the commission’s court saying it has the legal power to direct the commis-sioner of police to “prosecute the proceedings” for breach of Section 16 of the Com-mission of Enquiry Act.
The Act empowers the DPP to take action against anyone refus-ing to obey a summons to attend the Commission.
In a letter dated Sept. 24, 2012, the commission indicated to Gasp-ard it had agreed to formally refer the matter of Bakr’s non-attend-ance to him in order that he takes appropriate action in accordance with Section 16 of the Commis-sion of Enquiry Act.
The DPP argued that if he were to take action against Bakr, the coup leader would use this as a basis for a say at his retrial for sedition and incitement to demand with menaces which is expected to be fixed for trail in 2013.
Bakr has indicated last year that he could not testify at the commission, citing adverse pre-trial publicity, the likelihood that others may seek to use his testi-mony before the commission to his detriment at the sedition trial and his poor health.
TrinidadNational Security Minister
Jack Warner said this year’s Trini-dad and Tobago Carnival was the safest and most
CARIBBEAN ROUNDUPTHE NEWS FROM BACK HOME
Updated daily at www.caribbeanlifenews.com
Continued on Page 22
Fans celebrate Marley’s birthdayA Rastafarian priest leads a chant during the celebration of reggae music icon Bob Marley’s 68th birthday in the yard of his Kingston home, in Jamaica, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013. Marley’s relatives and old friends were joined by hundreds of tourists to dance and chant to the pound-ing of drums to honor the late reggae icon who died of cancer in 1981 at age 36. Story on page 28. AP Photo/ David McFadden
Page 3 • Caribbean Life • Feb. 22-28, 2013
By Kenton K. KirbyOfficials in the Obama
and Schumer Administra-tions this week announced a first-of-its-kind law-enforce-ment tool to help combat the spate of violent prescrip-tion drug robberies taking place across New York state.
With the current sky-rocketing prescription drug abuse and violent pharma-cy robbery, Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-Brooklyn) says, a comprehensive data-base available to local police would help indentify devel-oping patterns and assist law enforcement and public health officials fight back crimes.
Last year, in the wake of the deadly incidence of pharmacy robbery on Long Island, the senator had asked the Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Drug Enforcement Administra-tion to create a comprehen-sive. “Compstat-like” data-base to track and investigate prescription drug-related crimes. When COMPSTAT was Introduced in New York City, it allowed law-enforce-ment officials to target their resources more efficiently; and crime dropped. The pharmacy robbery data-base is intended to have the same effect, and on Monday, Sen. Schumer, Director of
the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Gil Kerlikowske, and New York/New Jersey High Intensi-ty Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Regional Director Chauncey Parker announced a first-of-its-kind database of prescription drug-related crimes in New York.
Last year, in the wake of a deadly drug store robbery on Long Island in which an off-duty Alcohol, Tobac-co and Firearms agent was shot and killed, Schumer had urged the Drug Enforce-ment Administration to cre-ate such a comprehensive database on the crime in conjunction with local law
enforcement officials . They agreed, and the database will be used to determine trends and patterns of prescription drug- related crimes in the region, and also serve as a tool in fighting the deadly epidemic.
Sen. Schumer said the information provided by this database will allow law enforcement officials to tar-get resources to high crime areas, determine which pre-scription drugs are the most sought after, and determine necessary security changes in drug distribution net-works. It will be available to local police departments,
By Paul HavenHAVANA (AP) — A del-
egation of American law-makers led by Sen. Patrick Leahy visited Cuba Mon-day to gauge the island’s economic changes and stress the importance of freeing a jailed Ameri-can whose detention has chilled relations between the two countries.
The trip was the first to the Communist-run island by high-level U.S. politicians since President Barack Obama’s re-elec-tion in November.
It comes a year after another group of legisla-tors led by Leahy, a Ver-mont Democrat, came to Cuba and met with Pres-ident Raul Castro. They also visited Alan Gross, an American jailed since 2009 for illegally distributing communications equip-ment on the island while on a U.S.-funded democra-cy-building program.
In their meetings, the lawmakers will stress that freeing Gross, who is serv-ing a 15-year sentence, is a crucial prerequisite for improved ties, a State Department official told The Associated Press.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity, lacking authorization to comment publicly about the sensitive visit.
The lawmakers also hope to get a firsthand look at economic changes on the island instituted by Castro in recent years, the official said, including the legalization of limited pri-vate enterprise, the crea-tion of a real estate mar-ket and the elimination of travel restrictions for most islanders.
The delegation also includes Sens. Jeff Flake, R-Arizona; Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio; Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan; and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, along with Demo-cratic congressmen Jim McGovern of Massachu-setts and Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, Gross’s home state.
The group arrived Mon-day and is scheduled to depart early Wednesday. It was not clear with whom they would meet, or if they would be granted permis-sion to see Gross.
Cuba has said it is will-ing to consider releasing the 63-year-old, but in return wants Washing-ton to negotiate the fate of five Cuban intelligence agents sentenced to long jail terms in the United States.
Washington has said publicly that a swap is not in the cards.
By Sam DawsonITF Press OfficerTwo global union federa-
tions aimed to make work-ers’ rights fashionable at the opening of London Fashion Week last week when they challenged event sponsor and logistics giant Deutsche Post DHL over its ongoing abuse of employees’ rights.
Two models dressed in high fashion clothes crafted out of packaging materials, and made up to match, will paraded outside the main (Strand) entrance of Som-erset House, London WC2R 1LA, the central venue for this year’s London Fashion Week. DHL is a major spon-sor of the show and its official logistics provider.
The models, plus officials from the ITF(International Transport Workers’ Federa-tion) and UNI Global Union were there throughout the day from 09:15 onwards. Press attending the official LFW press conference at 09:30 were invited to stop, talk to them, and find out more.
The ITF and UNI are fight-ing for DHL workers’ rights worldwide, and have in recent years presented evidence of repeated abuses in multiple
countries where DHL oper-ates. They already have been in touch with many exhibi-tors at LFW ahead of the event and report a positive response from those who are committed to the ethical sourcing and production of clothes, and who intend to contact DHL to quiz it on its behaviour.
ITF acting general secre-
tary Steve Cotton comment-ed: “London Fashion Week is the celebrity face of DHL, but there’s a much less glamor-ous side to the company, and that’s what we aim to expose and keep on exposing – until they fix it by treating all their workers decently.”
Philip Jennings, UNI general secretary,said: “DHL’s violations of interna-
tional labour standards are well documented. DHL is ‘démodé’. It is out of step with the requirements of an ethi-cal and sustainable fashion industry. UNI and ITF stand ready to work with DHL to help it turn the page and become a responsible suppli-er to the fashion industry.”
To help keep the spotlight
In this Oct. 23, 2009 fi le photo, President Barack Obama and Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., arrive at Lo-gan International Airport in Boston. The nominee for U.S. Secretary of State Kerry once held up millions in funding for secretive USAID democracy-building programs in Cuba.
Models parade outside the main (Strand) entrance of Somerset House. Photo by Alastair Fyfe
Making a workers’ rights statement at LFW
Tool to combat Rx-drug robbery
Warming up the Cuba-U.S. chill
Continued on Page 12
Continued on Page 8
Feb.
22-
28, 2
013
• Car
ibbe
an L
ife •
Page
4
government status that the island enjoys, by suspending its constitution, disbanding the Cabinet and generally taking over the daily affairs of the island chain, much to the chagrin of island-ers and the regional trade bloc CARICOM, which has referred to London’s action as a virtual re-colonization of the colony.
At this week’s two-day Caribbean leaders summit
in Haiti, the TCI delegation made its first appearance at such a forum since the mid-2009 suspension of the constitution and the impo-sition of direct rule from Westminster. This follows the reconstitution of an elected government follow-ing island-wide polls held in November of last year.
The result of its reap-pearance at the summit and the automatic restora-tion of Associate Member-ship, triggered a relatively strong statement of support from neighboring leaders condemning the imposition the level of political and other forms of interference in island affairs.
In its final conference communiqué said that it had both welcome the reap-pearance of a TCI delega-tion but expressed “grave concern that, though the elections of November 2012 had led to the restoration of representative government, the overall state of political affairs remained less than desirable and the restora-tion of true democracy was
still a far way off.“ Staying relatively strong
on message, the CARICOM heads of government. who were meeting in Haiti for a full-fledged summit for the first time, registered their disgust at the state of political and constitutional affairs, saying that “the 2011
Constitution, conceived in London and thrust upon the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands when they were without representa-tion, was viewed as a mere by-law for the continuance of direct rule under the pretext of representative democracy.”
They also pointed to problems in the judiciary saying these must be cor-rected, and further pointed to “constant infractions of democratic principles and insults to the ideals of elect-ed government.”
The leaders promised to continue their close moni-
toring of the situation in its associate member state.
Meanwhile, the British had said they were fed up with the high level of cor-ruption and graft on the island and want to question several former high rank-ing officials suspected for misbehavior while in office.
Unwaivering support for the Turks and Caicos Islands
She is more than just my doctor…She is also a trusted family friendHealth Services:
Bed-Stuy Medical Center “Putting the CARE in health care”
1491 Broadway 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, Corner of Jefferson train to Halsey St. Station
(718) 213-1305 [emailprotected] accept Medicare, Medicaid and other insurance.
Dr. Azuka Anyoka, Dr. Bilgin Kerisli, Dr. Mark Michnik, Dr. Sun Joo-Kin, Dr. Runkel Yuan, Dr. Nina Mirsakov
Internal MedicineAdolescent & Young Adult Health Allergy & Immunology
Pediatrics Obstetrics/Gynecology Chiropractic Sleep Medicine
Urology Cardiology
Ear, Nose and Throat Podiatry Vascular PMR Neurology Physical Therapy
Fertility treatments Acupuncture
Continued from cover
team,” he added, accept-ing the challenge with “the greatest humility”.
“I have asked Almighty God, ‘What have I done to deserve this?” Mitchell said. “This is not a Keith Mitchell victory, it is your victory.”
He said he wants his leg-acy of 30 years in public life to be “that I have done all I can to unite the people of Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique”.
The outgoing NDC administration had sought
to portray itself as a united party, despite bitter infight-ing that resulted in the dis-missal and resignation of senior cabinet ministers, including former tourism minister and foreign affairs minister Peter David, and foreign affairs minister Karl Hood.
In a statement, the NDC said tersely that it “wishes to congratulate the NNP on their victory.”
On the stump, Thomas, who, obviously, lost his own seat, had told support-
ers that the NDC should be re-elected to continue the work it had been doing in education, health, govern-ance over the last four and a half years.
He said after four and a half years, the NDC had brought back integrity to
governance in Grenada, reminding voters: “We have a great responsibility, and we have to take the politics seriously.”
But Mitchell and the NNP said the NDC was “a dis-mal failure,” stating: “They want to blame everybody but themselves.
“The NNP prefers to be part of a new emerging glo-bal space where you can only succeed if you improve your standards to be part of that space,” he said on the campaign trail.
NNP Sweeps Spice Isles pollContinued from cover
Staying relatively strong on
message, the CARICOM heads of government.
who were meeting in Haiti for a full-fledged summit
for the first time, registered their disgust at the
state of political and constitutional
affairs.
“The NNP prefers to be part of a new emerging global space
Page 5 • Caribbean Life • Feb. 22-28, 2013
(718) 547-5280
Visit Our NEW Web-Site: www.reliablebronxdentist.comGo To Our Blog To See Our Weekly Specials!
Vist Our New Web-ite: www.reliablebronxdentist.comFor More Information Visit Us At
www.bronxdentistny.com
Feb.
22-
28, 2
013
• Car
ibbe
an L
ife •
Page
6
By Azad AliTrinidad and Tobago has deport-
ed 750 illegal immigrants over the past two years.
This was disclosed by National Security Minister Jack Warner, who said his ministry has embarked on an “aggressive deportation policy” targeting illegal immigrants and criminals.
Addressing members of the media at a luncheon at the Hyatt Regency, Port of Spain, Warner said, “it is an aggressive policy and we are going full speed ahead. This can only be successful with help from the police.”
“If the U.S. could deport people when they commit crime, we could deport people, including U.S. peo-ple, when they commit crime.”
Warner said people were com-ing to T&T “with all kinds of spu-rious names and I am taking a more intrusive look at the people who come into the country than before.”
He said immigration officers have been trained and work is being done with the police and personnel of the Detention Cent-er.
According to data from the Trinidad and Tobago Police Serv-
ice between 2011 - 2012, 754 per-sons were deported of which 404 were from Guyana. A total of 482 persons were deported last year and 238 were from Guyana, 129 of them were females.
The next highest number of persons deported were 60 from Jamaica, 43 from China, 16 from the Dominican Republic, nine from Colombia and 10 from St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
By Tangerine ClarkeDelta Air Lines, one of the
world’s oldest international car-riers, that started service to Georgetown, Guyana in 2008, has confirmed that it would discontinue its flights between John F. Kennedy Internation-al Airport, and Cheddi Jagan Internatinal Airport, effective May 6, 2013.
In a direct statement sent to this reporter, General Manager of Corporate Communications of Latin America and Carib-bean, Sarah Lora blamed poor performance of the route, and a decline in passenger load over the last 18 months, that caused a loss in revenue, as the reason for the airline’s pull-out from the route.
“We have made the difficult decision to eliminate our Geor-
getown service to better focus our resources on profitable mar-kets,” said Lora who promised alternate transportation or a full fare refund to travelers who were confirmed to fly with Delta to Georgetown after the airlines ends its service, on May 6.
Customers can contact Delta Reservations at 1-800-241-4141 and for customers calling from Guyana, the contact number is 1-800-221-1212.
National Security Minister Jack Warner. AP Photo/Shirley Bahadur
Trinidad sends hundreds packing Delta ends service to Georgetown on May 6, 2013
“We have made the difficult decision to eliminate our
Georgetown service to better focus
our resources on profitable markets.”
Go to www.Caribbeanlifenews.com for the latest in Caribbean news, entertainment, sports,
business, viewpoints and more.
Page 7 • Caribbean Life • Feb. 22-28, 2013
ONE DAY SALE PRICES IN EFFECT 2/22 & 2/23/2013. *INTERMEDIATE PRICE REDUCTIONS MAY HAVE BEEN TAKEN.
SHOP 9AM-10PM FRIDAY & 9AM-11PM SATURDAY. HOURS MAY VARY BY STORE. VISIT MACYS.COM AND CLICK ON STORES FOR LOCAL INFORMATION.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 OPEN 9AM-11PM PREVIEW DAY TODAY OPEN 9AM-1OPMMORNING SPECIALS 9AM-1PM BOTH DAYS INCLUDING 15% OFF REGULAR & SALE PRICESLOOK FOR THE SIGNS ON SELECT ITEMS STOREWIDE
FASHION & HOME CLEARANCE5O%-8O% OFF ORIG.* PRICES
WHEN YOU TAKE AN EXTRA 4O% OFF ALREADY REDUCED PRICES
FREE SHIPPING AT MACYS.COMwith $99 online purchase. No promo code needed; exclusions apply.
OPEN A MACY’S ACCOUNT FOR EXTRA 20% SAVINGS THE FIRST 2 DAYS, UP TO $100, WITH MORE REWARDS TO COME. Macy’s credit card is available subject to creditapproval; new account savings valid the day your account is opened and the next day; excludes services, selected licensed departments, gift cards, restaurants, gourmet food &wine. The new account savings are limited to a total of $100; application must qualify for immediate approval to receive extra savings; employees not eligible.
ONE DAY
SALE
Feb.
22-
28, 2
013
• Car
ibbe
an L
ife •
Page
8
HIDTA drug Iitelligence officials, and DEA officials, and will help bridge the information barrier that sometimes exists between law enforcement officials on various levels.
Schumer and Obama Administration officials were also joined by Detective Lieutenant John O’Brien of the Suffolk County Police Narcotics Bureau; and New York City law enforcement and public health officials.
“This statewide ‘COMP-STAT’ of prescription drug crimes is what we need to methodically fight back against the growing and complex problem of violent pharmacy robbery statewide and, hopefully nationwide,” said Schumer. “It will allow local and federal law enforce-ment officials to target their resources most effectively, and predict crime trends before they become deadly problems. This is exactly what we called for in the wake of last year’s tragic rob-bery, and I’d like to thank
everyone involved on the federal and local level for getting this done. Knowl-edge is power, and I’m con-fident this tool will make a real difference in the hands of law enforcement officials at the local, state, and federal levels.”
“The severity of the pre-scription drug abuse threat in New York and across the nation requires us to take a holistic approach to this epidemic,” said Kerlikowske. “Pharmacy robbery is an
unfortunate – and sometimes tragic – consequence of the prescription drug epidemic. Without Senator Schumer’s attentiveness to the issue, and the hard work of federal, state and local officials, this tool would not have been created. The Obama Admin-istration will continue to remain laser-focused on this challenge and we look for-ward to expanding our work with both public health and public safety officials in this endeavor.”
FOR NETS TICKETS CALL (718) NETS-TIX
OR VISIT BROOKLYNNETS.COM
BROOK LY N NE T S FA N OF T HE W E E K
Get spotted in your Brooklyn Nets gear by our photographers,
and we’ll put your picture in the paper!
Scott Guzik, Windsor Terrace“Darren Williams is my favorite point guard in the game
because of his leadership on and off the court, and his ability to distribute the ball.”
Pho
to b
y El
izab
eth
Gra
ham
Sen Charles E. Schumer. AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta
Continued from Page 3
Combating deadly drug crimes
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — U.S. Attorney Gen-eral Eric Holder discussed regional crime with Car-ibbean leaders on Monday during a summit in Haiti.
Holder talked with the leaders of mostly English-speaking Caribbean coun-tries about crime problems, efforts to curb weapons and drug trafficking and a need to alert countries in the region about imminent deportations at the confer-ence of the Caribbean Com-munity, known as CARI-COM, held at a hotel in the Haitian capital.
Hundreds of thou-sands of people from Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico and other nations have been deported to homelands they barely know since the U.S. Con-gress mandated in 1996 that every non-citizen sentenced
to a year or more in prison be booted from the country upon release.
“With regard to depor-tees, I think what we need to do is make sure that we give as much notice as we pos-sibly can before people are to be released and deport-ed from the United States,” Holder told reporters. “As
we increase the more gener-al capacity, law enforcement capacity, security capacity of the nations of CARICOM, they will be in a much better position to deal with these deportees from the United States.”
Holder also met pri-vately with Haiti’s Presi-dent Michel Martelly, who assumed the chair of the CARICOM group in January and will hold the title for six months.
It’s the first time Haiti has hosted a CARICOM con-ference. The gathering ends Tuesday afternoon.
Holder flew Monday afternoon to Thomas, Vir-gin Islands, where he is to meet with the U.S. Attor-ney’s Office for the District of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Copyright 2013 The Asso-ciated Press.
U.S. AG meets with Caribbean leaders in Haiti
Attorney General Eric Holder. AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta
Page 9 • Caribbean Life • Feb. 22-28, 2013
BLACK
MONTHHISTORY
HONOR YESTERDAY
©Em
blem
Hea
lth In
c. 2
013
, All
Rig
hts
Res
erve
d.
whatcarefeelslike.com
This Black History Month, let’s all start living healthier lives.
Black History Month is a time to remember, reflect and celebrate. It is a time when we think about the people who have inspired change and made history. At EmblemHealth we care, and we believe that everyone has the potential to have a positive impact on their family, friends and community.
EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care is one way we are here for you.
It is a place where you can have a face-to-face conversation and learn how to lead a healthier life. Visit emblemhealth.com/EHNC to learn more.
Together we can live a healthier today and make history tomorrow.
Feb.
22-
28, 2
013
• Car
ibbe
an L
ife •
Page
10
By Robin GuentherThe war over toxic chemicals
and human health is spilling over into places we live and work: our buildings. The Amer-ican Chemical Council (ACC) has launched an expensive and focused attack on the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to protect the status quo of a small set of bad-actor manufacturers of toxic and obsolete chemi-cals. But innovative companies across the building industries and human health advocates are fighting back.
The American Chemical Council is lobbying to end the federal government’s use of the Leadership in Energy and Envi-ronmental Design (LEED) build-ing certification system unless USGBC removes all references to human health. If successful, they will keep taxpayers from receiving the cost savings and productivity benefits that LEED certification has generated. Why does a chemical industry trade association think better build-
ings are such a threat, you ask?The USGBC has transformed
the global building industry with its emphasis on high perform-ance, low energy and healthier building practices through its LEED certification program. In only a decade, LEED plaques have become synonymous with the best buildings in the world.
USGBC’s mission is to make buildings not only more energy-efficient, but healthier spaces for those who inhabit them. The new draft version of LEED seeks to assuage human health con-cerns of buildings by offering voluntary credits for buildings using healthy materials. Many in the health community see
this as a long overdue step for the rating system.
The ACC, however, sees this as a dangerous threat to their member companies because a few of them make a pretty penny producing controversial chemi-cals.
So if you can’t beat ‘em, lobby against ‘em, right? ACC is doing what it does best -- spreading misinformation and shoving truckloads of cash into lobbying efforts to keep the market from abandoning toxic materials and embracing green chemistry.
They’ve even gone so far as to form the laughable “American High-Performance Buildings Coalition,” a group whose mem-bership reads like a who’s who of industries that make unhealthy products, all uniting to lobby against LEED. From big chemi-cals to vinyl to adhesives to pet-rochemicals -- they’re all here.
These toxic trade associations are trying to convince us that they are the ones who truly
In a letter delivered Thursday, Feb. 14 to New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Nirav Shah, 16 elected officials joined with lead-ership from SEIU 1199 United Healthcare Workers East, The New York State Nurses Associa-tion and other community lead-ers in urging the state to save Long Island College Hospital in the wake of last week’s vote by the SUNY Board of Trustees to close the facility.
LICH serves over 100,000 patients a year, many of whom are working families, seniors and other vulnerable patient popula-tions throughout the borough. With over 2,000 employees, LICH is also one of the borough’s larg-est employers, and its closure would destroy good jobs and be a severe blow to the local econ-omy.
Calling the vote “premature and irresponsible,” the group urged the state to explore alterna-tives to keep the hospital open.
The text of the letter is as fol-lows:
“Dear New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Nirav Shah,
We are writing to urge you to consider alternative solutions which will keep Long Island Col-lege Hospital’s vital healthcare services and jobs in the com-munity. The vote by the SUNY Board to close LICH was prema-ture, irresponsible, and did not allow adequate time to explore other options. LICH is located in a growing neighborhood and offers many medical services
that are unique to the area. We believe that with the right plan-ning, leadership and vision, the hospital could remain open and viable.
LICH provides crucial health-care services to over 100,000 people a year, including seniors, working families and vulner-able patient populations. Con-trary to recent misinformation, LICH operates with nearly a full census, and is utilized by many patients from the surrounding neighborhood, as well as other areas throughout the borough. There is only one other hospital nearby, and closing LICH would not only put patients at risk by eliminating services, but also result in severe overcrowding of other facilities. LICH is also one of the largest employers in the area, and a closure would destroy over 2,000 good jobs and be a severe blow to the local econo-my.
We are fully committed to working with all stakeholders to make sure this disastrous closure is avoided and we preserve LICH’s crucial healthcare services and good jobs.
Help caregivers keep LICH open for care. Please do not shut the door on Brooklyn patients and residents.”
1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East is the largest and fastest-growing healthcare union in America.
We represent over 350,000 nurses and caregivers through-
OP-EDS
Founded 1990 • Published by Community Newspaper GroupCorporate Headquarters: One Metrotech Center North, Suite 1001, Brooklyn, NY 11201
PUBLISHER: Clifford LusterASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: Ralph D’OnofrioEDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Kenton KirbyASSOCIATE EDITOR: Kevin Williams
Contributing Writers: Azad Ali, Roderick J. Broome, Fabian Burrell, Tangerine Clarke, Robert Elkin, Patrick Horne, Nelson King, Donna Lamb, Tequila Minsky, Vinette K. Pryce,
George H. Whyte, Bert Wilkinson, Lloyd Kam Williams
GENERAL INFORMATION (718) 260-2500This newspaper is not responsible for typographical errors in ads beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. All rights reserved. Copyright© 2013 by Courier-Life, Inc., publishers. Caribbean Life is protected by Federal copyright law. Each issue of Caribbean Life is registered with the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. The Caribbean Life, its advertisem*nts, articles and photographs, may not be reproduced, either in whole or part, without permission in writing from the publisher except brief portions for purposes of review or com-mentary consistent with the law.
To The Editor:Communities United for Police
Reform released a fact-check of Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s state-ments regarding stop-and-frisk, a day after he delivered them in his final State of the City address.
Bloomberg made a series of statements defending his adminis-tration’s use of stop-and-frisk that have no basis in fact or evidence, or are simply not true. Communities United for Police Reform and sev-eral leaders of its member organiza-tions – along with Council Member Jumaane Williams – criticized the mayor for stretching the truth, mis-representing facts, and continuing to defend the use of discriminatory policing.
Bloomberg:“Attacking illegal guns here in
New York City has helped us drive crime down to record lows. And we haven’t done it by locking more peo-ple up just the opposite. While the incarceration rate across America has increased by 6 percent over the past decade here in New York City, we’ve reduced it by 32 percent. We’ve done it through pro-active, targeted policing that prevents crime and that includes stopping and ques-tioning people who are acting sus-piciously or who fit the description of a suspect.
“I understand that innocent peo-ple don’t like to be stopped. But inno-cent people don’t like to be shot and killed, either. Stops take hundreds of
guns off the street each year.“Today, we are collecting fewer
guns, but that is not an excuse to stop it – it is a reason to continue it. Because the possibility of a stop is what scares would-be bad guys into not carrying guns. And if we never find a gun again in a stop, wouldn’t that be wonderful?
“Commissioner Kelly has adopted training and accountability policies to ensure that police officers con-duct stops legally, appropriately, and respectfully but make no mistake: We have a responsibility to conduct them and as long as I am mayor, we will not shirk from it.
“Think about it: if New York City had Detroit’s murder rate last year,
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are welcome from all readers. They should be addressed care of this newspaper to Kenton Kirby, Edi-tor, Caribbean-Life Publications, 1 MetroTech Center North, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or sent via e-mail to [emailprotected] All letters, including those submitted via e-mail, MUST be signed and the individual’s verifiable address and telephone number included. Note that the address and telephone number will NOT be published and the name will be published or withheld on request. No unsigned letters can be accepted for publication. The editor reserves the right to edit all submissions.
USGBC’s mission is to make buildings not only more energy-
efficient, but healthier spaces for those who
inhabit them.
Against NYPD Stop and Frisk program
Effort to make buildings safer for their residents
Community leaders against LICH closure
Continued on Page 12
Continued on Page 12
Continued on Page 14
Page 11 • Caribbean Life • Feb. 22-28, 2013
We so frequently come upon items in the news that cause us to perhaps blink a couple of time, fol-lowed by a reaction of, “Is this for real?” Making a successful bid for inclusion in this category was the report of a challenge to the Voting Rights Act of 1965 , or at least a section of it, that has been mount-ed by parties in Alabama. Shelby County down there is appealing to have the U.S. Supreme Court strike the Voting Rights Act’s provision, in Section 5, that requires the county to get federal preclearance before changing its voter rolls. In arguments scheduled before the court on Feb. 27, Alabama’s Shelby County is expected to claim that the preclearance provision is dis-criminatory.
Apparently, there’s no beef, on the part of the Alabama folks, with Section 5 having been included in the Act when it initially became law in 1965. A New York Times report noted that the contention of those filing suit was that the provision has “outlived its purpose of protecting minority voters in an era when a Black man has been re-elected to the presidency.”
It’s left to be seen how much will reference to the election of an
African American president figure in the argument the legal eagles for these folks will make. But given the voter suppression issues that bubbled up around presiden-tial voting last November, Barack Obama’s re-election may not be the slam dunk, as a ploy, that the Alabama advocates could be think-ing it to be. People in Florida, Ohio and elsewhere who were either vic-tims of voter suppression tactics or were actively involved in efforts to thwart them have a whole different take on disenfranchisem*nt strate-gies against minority voters alleg-edly being a thing of the past.
The Times reported on a small-town resident in Shelby County being improperly taken off the voter roll, who claimed he was one of hundreds in a town of just 4,000 whose voting rights had been arbi-trarily abridged. Such goings-on in Shelby County would disabuse authorities, one would think, of the notion that the time was right for challenging the continued presence in the law of Section 5.
Who knows, maybe it’s sim-ply that the current players don’t or can’t connect to the lay of the land back when the Voting Rights Act became necessary…
can’t identify with the gargantuan leap required of President Lyndon Johnson to sign off on it and a Congress steeped in reaction to any such markers of a progressive thrust. In truth, a Voting Rights Act should not have been required. The Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1870, pro-hibited denying the right to vote on the basis of race. Single-mind-ed determination to get around or just ignore the Amendment, most notably in the South, wasn’t long in coming, and the atrocities that surrounded the denial of voting rights to people of color would be comprehensively addressed only with the landmark 1965 leg-islation. Not surprisingly, it was challenged in court right quick, the Supreme Court, in uphold-ing the Act in 1966, declaring it was “a response to insidious and pervasive evil which had been per-petuated in certain parts of our country through unremitting and
ingenious defiance of the Consti-tution.”
The Voting Rights Act was one of the main pillars of social change authored by Congress and the Earl Warren-led Supreme Court, whose far-reaching impact included a turnaround of political affiliation in the South. Sharp distinction between the Democratic Party in the South and elsewhere became dramatically obvious and South-ern white support switching to the GOP was an inevitable conse-quence. Conversely, the liberation the Act represented for people of color made possible the election in unprecedented numbers of folks from that demographic to local and Congressional office, as Black voter participation zoomed. It is, in sum, impossible to overstate the importance of the Voting Rights Act as a powerful tool in the lev-eling process in American society.
Even without the anecdotal evi-dence reported in the Times arti-cle of voter roll tampering, the Shelby County claim (joined in its suit by the State of Alabama) of Section 5 being now dispensa-ble, would seem a hubristic reach. Proceeding with a court challenge well knowing that the county has
not cleaned up its act, if that’s indeed what the principals are doing, is beyond weird. Not only in light of those alleged transgres-sions in Shelby County, but given the tenor of the times, following all the accusations of skullduggery at the polls in November.
Still, it’s a different court to which this pilgrimage is being made. Back in 1966 it was the court of Warren, Hugo Black, William O. Douglas and other titans, who were pivotal in the dismantling of barriers to equal opportunity. It would have been pretty much even money as to how that early chal-lenge to the Act was going to be disposed of. With today’s Roberts court, hedging bets would be a prudent way to go. We shouldn’t be surprised if this court finds valid-ity in Alabama’s contention that having to get federal preclearance before making voter roll changes is an unwarranted federal govern-ment intrusion.
From here, though, it’s a no-brainer. As the fellow cited by the Times -- a long-time Democratic Party figure in the town of Ever-green -- put it.: “We need Sec-tion 5 because there are still bad actors.” Better believe it.
ViewpointBy Les Slater
Deep-South challenge to the Voting Rights Act
NYLOTTERY.ORG ©2013 NEW YORK LOTTERY. Please Play Responsibly. You must be 18 years or older to purchase a Lottery ticket.
Feb.
22-
28, 2
013
• Car
ibbe
an L
ife •
Page
12
onto DHL until it cleans up its act and begins to abide by its stated corporate social responsibility aims, the mod-els and the UNI and ITF offi-cials handed out leaflets that read:
“Hello London Fashion Week visitor,
“We know you care about where your clothes come from and that they’re ethi-cally sourced and produced.
“But what about the com-panies that deal with the delivery of fashion? Do they care?
“Deutsche Post DHL is a major sponsor of London Fashion Week and its offi-cial logistics provider. DHL employees are a crucial part of the fashion supply chain.
“But … did you know that DHL has illegally fired workers in Turkey and used lie detectors against staff in Colombia, Panama and South Africa? Did you know that it has relied on agency workers
to work on lower wages and with no job security in the UK, Malaysia, Indonesia and India? One DHL company was even fined after staffing a US factory with students who thought they were on a cultural exchange.
“If you love fashion and don’t like what you’re read-ing here why not visit www.respectatlfw.org, where you can see how to raise your concern with DHL manage-ment? Or you can find out more from the person who handed you this leaflet.”
Monday-Friday 9am-6pm; Saturday 10am-5pm; Closed Sunday
Now AvailableHigh Defi nition
DIgital ProgressivesCall For Pricing & Info
Now CarryingErnest
HemingwayVintage Inspired
Eyewear
support “green” building. Perhaps next they’ll suggest that their products only increase your odds of devel-oping “green” cancer.
While they claim LEED is not consensus-based, this is demonstrably false. Any revision to the LEED standard must be approved through a democratic bal-loting process open to all 14,000 members of USGBC. These members are archi-tects, engineers, builders, contractors and product manufacturers.
In fact, the ACC and many of its member compa-nies are participating in the LEED development process. But when the profession-als who purchase building materials began to suggest that a LEED credit be avail-able for purchasing healthi-er building materials, sud-
denly the process is flawed, and not consensus-based.
In the real world, when your customers ask for something, you don’t lobby against their right to buy what they want, do you?
Let’s hope these compa-nies wake up and start to reign in their out-of-con-trol trade association before people really start to notice who’s behind the curtain.
Green buildings are about more than energy and water conservation; they must also include consideration of human health. Hospi-tals have started to lead the way. The Health Product Declaration, an independ-ent, open-source methodol-ogy for declaring content of building products, is ushering in a new age of transparency in corporate reporting. The Healthier Hospitals Initiative recent-ly released targets for safer
products that include credit for avoiding chemicals of concern in interior furni-ture. Major manufactur-ers of health-care building products have begun sub-stituting PVC and phtha-late plasticizers with safer alternatives. These firms are innovating and captur-ing market share.
While the ACC protests these LEED credits, we would venture to say their innovative members are investing in R&D to move to safer alternatives pre-cisely because of these ini-tiatives. The construction industry needs the USGBC and LEED; citizens do, too. Someone has to make the push to get these chemicals out of our faces.
Guenther FAIA is a principal, focused on health care architecture, at Perkins+Will, a global design firm.
Long Island College Hospital appeal
DHL
Continued from page 10
out Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Maryland,
Washington, D.C. and Florida
Our mission is to achieve quality care and quality jobs for all.
The New York State Nurs-es Association is the voice for hundreds of thousands of frontline nurses.
We are New York’s larg-est union and professional association for registered nurses.
Sincerely,George Gresham, Presi-
dent, 1199SEIU United
Healthcare Workers EastJonathan WestinExecutive Director of NY
Communities for ChangeJill Furillo, RNExecutive Director, New
York State Nurses Associa-tion
Concha Mendoza, MDon behalf of the “Con-
cerned Physicians of Long Island College Hospital”
Daniel Squadron, NY State Senator; Eric Adams, NY State Senator; Diane Savino, NY State Senator; Karim Camara, NY State Assembly Member; Alan Maisel, NY State Assembly
Member; Peter J. Abbate, NY State Assembly Member; William Colton, NY State Assembly Member; Rhoda Jacobs, NY State Assembly Member; Walter Mosley, NY State Assembly Member; Marty Markowitz, Brooklyn Borough President; Brad Lander, NY City Council Member; Sara Gonzalez, NY City Council Member; Lewis A. Fidler NY City Council Member & Assistant Major-ity Leader; Steve Levin, NY City Council Member; Leti-tia James, NY City Council Member; David Greenfield, NY City Council Member.
Toxic chemical industry
Continued from page 10
Continued from page 3
Page 13 • Caribbean Life • Feb. 22-28, 2013
FAIRWAY RED HOOKIS RE-OPENING!
BROOKLYN STRONG(ER)
FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2013
Fairway’s arrival and commitment to Red Hook in 2006 spurred the neighborhood’s rebirth. Sandy devastated our store and our community. We brought our employees to work at our other stores; we served hot meals to our neighbors; we donated food, money, and supplies; and we never lost faith in our home. And now we’re back. We love this neighborhood. We’ve always been there. We’ll always be there.
With Borough President Marty Markowitz, Miss America Mallory Hytes Hagan, and other special guests.
Alternate Route to the Store: From Interstate 278, take exit 26 to merge
onto Hamilton Ave. Turn left onto Woodhull
Street to loop around the back of the Hugh
H. Carey Tunnel (Brooklyn Battery Tunnel).
Continue onto Hamilton Avenue, turn right
onto Columbia Street, bear right onto
Dwight Street, turn right onto Beard Street,
turn left onto Van Brunt Street, to end.
8:30AM-11:00AM: Grand Opening Ceremony and Giveaways11:00AM: Store Opens
FairwayMarket.com/RestoreRedHook
Feb.
22-
28, 2
013
• Car
ibbe
an L
ife •
Page
14
OP-EDS
NEED A TUTOR? NEED TO PASS THAT EXAM?
WE CAN HELP!CALL US @ 917-583-8594
OR VISIT ROKEN4LIFE.COM TO REGISTER
(WE ARE HIRING)
WE ALSO OFFER:
Substitute Teacher Services1.
Music Lessons2.
And a host of subjects3.
Online Tutoring4.
4,092 more NewYorkers would have been murdered last year. That’s every person in this room and enough to fill up a few thousands seats in the arena behind me. We know stops save lives. Is there any-one here who would sacrifice his or her life, and the lives of their family and friends, to end stops? I don’t think so.
“We can’t let politics trump public safety and for the next 320 days at least, we won’t.
The Truth:1. There is no correla-
tion between stop-and-frisk and gun violence and thus no evidence it is responsible for the decline in murders or saving lives.
Despite the 600 percent increase in stop-and-frisk between 2002 and 2011, the number of gun violence vic-tims in New York City has remained at nearly the same level.
* In 2002, when there were 97,296 stops there were 1,892 shooting victims. In 2011, when there were 685,724 stops, there were 1,821 shoot-ing victims.
* There are several exam-ples of the use of stop and frisk and gun violence victims increasing in the same period – as well of both decreasing in the same period – indi-cating the lack of causality. Most recently in 2012, when stop-and-frisk decreased, gun violence and murders also declined.
Additional documenta-tion:
http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20120605/new-york-city/stop-and-frisks-have-done-little-reduce-shootings-nypd-data-shows
2. There is no evidence that stop-and-frisk is respon-sible for the decline in crime in New York City.
In fact, increasing study shows that ‘broken windows’ policing and its tactics like stop-and-frisk are not respon-sible for the decrease in crime.
Additional documenta-tion/studies:
http://www.theatlantic-cities.com/politics/2013/02/was-nypd-really-responsible-new-yorks-famous-drop-crime/4616/
h t t p : / / g a w k e r .com/5983046/the-nypd-prob-ably-didnt-stop-all-that-crime
3. Even with Commis-sioner Kelly’s new “training and accountability policies,” there is significant evidence that stop-and-frisk is still violating the rights of hun-dreds of thousands of New Yorkers. 90 percent of those stopped are not arrested or summonsed, and 90 percent are Black or Latino.
“It’s disappointing that the mayor is comfortable with his legacy being a leader of this city who systemically violated the rights of millions of New Yorkers through his adminis-tration’s discriminatory use of stop-and-frisk,” said Council Member Jumaane Williams. The Bloomberg administra-tion’s obsession with the use of stop-and-frisk is discrimi-natory, illegal and fails to make us any safer, yet he is unrelenting. It is a shame that his obstinance is so irrational it can overshadow real suc-cess where he deserves credit. Unfortunately, in many ways Bloomberg’s approach to our communities with respect to policing is worse than Rudy Giuliani, who wasn’t as good with PR.”
“Mayor Bloomberg contin-ues to suggest the falsehood that stop-and-frisk has pre-vented people from being vic-timized by gun violence.” said Joo-Hyun Kang of Communi-ties United for Police Reform. “It’s simply not true: despite the 600 percent increase in stop-and-frisk from 2002-2011, gun violence has remained at nearly the same level during that period. It’s disappointing our mayor continues defend-ing the violation of some New Yorkers’ rights and justifying this government-led discrimi-nation.
“We applaud his announced plan to end overnight cus-tody for low-level marijua-na arrests, but wish he had acknowledged that many of those arrests are the direct result of unwarranted stops and unlawful searches. Our city needs leadership that respects the rights of all New Yorkers – the City Council should pass the Community Safety Act and we must turn the page on the discrimina-tory, stop-and-frisk policing
regime of the Bloomberg administration.”
“Contrary to Mayor Bloomberg’s wishful think-ing, the NYPD’s own data shows that the massive spike in street stops has done lit-tle to remove firearms from the streets,” said Donna Lie-berman, executive director of the New York Civil Liberties Union. “Instead, it has vio-lated millions of people’s con-stitutional rights and sown distrust between communi-ties of color and the police. New Yorkers need policing practices that keep all of our communities safe while respecting the fundamental rights and liberties of every person, young and old, black and brown.”
“The mayor is warming up his talking points and getting ready for the day next month when the NYPD’s discrimina-tory stop and frisk policy will finally be put on trial in a court of law,” said Center for Constitutional Rights Execu-tive Director Vincent Warren. “There has never been a caus-al link proved between lower homicide rates and stop and frisk, yet the Mayor and his officials repeat the claim ad nauseam hoping that if they say it often enough it will somehow make it fact. He should come to the table and solve this citywide crisis with everyone who has a stake in the issue instead of continu-ing to defend a policy long since discredited.”
“New York City became the marijuana arrest capital of the world on Mayor Bloomb-erg’s watch because of the sharp rise in the NYPD’s use of stop and frisk. That’s why Governor Cuomo said ending marijuana arrests is part of stop and frisk reform, even if Bloomberg fails to acknowl-edge the link,” said Alfredo Carrasquillo of VOCAL-NY. “The vast majority of marijua-na arrests in this City, which primarily target young people of color even though white youth are more likely to use marijuana, is the direct result of unconstitutional searches that are often part of stop and frisk encounters. To be clear, marijuana in ‘plain view’ usu-ally means marijuana that is produced during an illegal search by the NYPD.”
NEED A LAWYER?Call Clover Barrett & Associates, P.C.
Attorneys at Law
Serving the Caribbean Community for Over 25 Years
338 Atlantic AvenueDowntown Brooklyn, New York
www.cloverbarrettlaw.com
• Divorce
• Divorce Mediation
• Family Court
• Bankruptcy
• Wills & Estates
• Guardianship
• Domestic Violence
FREE Consultation(718) 625-8568
Continued from page 10
NYPD Stop and Frisk program
Page 15 • Caribbean Life • Feb. 22-28, 2013
Feb.
22-
28, 2
013
• Car
ibbe
an L
ife •
Page
16
Small Business Energy | SmallBusinessEnergy.comwww.smallbusinessenergy.com/NewYorkSave on Small Business Energy Bills and Compare Rates. Get a Quote Now!
NYC Small Business Resource Center | The New York Public Librarysmallbiz.nypl.org
Small Business Services - Empire State Development New Yorkwww.esd.ny.gov/smallbusiness.html
Small Business - Business First - New York Statewww.nyfirst.ny.gov/ResourceCenter/SmallBizMenu.html
2013 New York, NY Small Business Resourcewww.sba.gov/sites/default/files/files/resourceguide_3135.pdf
Business Resources: Internet Bibliographies: New York State Librarywww.nysl.nysed.gov/reference/busref.htmSelected business-related web sites compiled by staff at the New York State Library for use in response to reference questions.
Start a Business in New York — Resources for New York Small Businessesmanhattan.about.com/od/careersjobs/a/nysmallbusiness.htmFind resources and advice on starting a
business in New York City. Get informa-tion on New York business licenses and incorporation, free NYC resources for starting a business.
Your Money New York - Help and Resources for Small Businesseswww.yourmoneynewyork.com/helpre-source/smallbusiness/index.phpThis section of Your Money New York is designed to help small business owners – and New Yorkers interested in starting a small business.
Small Business Resources - The Business Council of New Yorkwww.bcnys.org/inside/smallbusiness.htmCapital Business Blog - Read about the issues. Visit www.nyfirst.ny.gov to learn what New York State can do for businesses.
Resources for Businesses in New York City - bfandapc.comwww.bfandapc.com/...business-resource.../resources-for-businesses-iIf you operate a business in New York City, you are especially fortunate. The city has pulled together a wealth of resources for small business owners.
Small Business Resource Guide - New York - HUDwww.hud.gov/offices/osdbu/resource/guide/local/newyork.cfm100+ items – to assist the small business community in the State of New York.
Empire State Development Strategic Business Division Minority and Women’s Business DevelopmentNew York Regional Office 26 Federal Plaza, Suite 3108. New York, NY 10278
SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
By Scott MayerowitzNEW YORK (AP) —
While American Airlines and US Airways announced plans to merge Thursday, it will be several months — if not years — before pas-sengers see any significant impact.
Passengers with existing tickets on American or US Airways — and members of both frequent flier pro-grams — shouldn’t fret. No changes will come anytime soon.
American’s parent com-pany, AMR Corp., is still under bankruptcy protec-tion and will need the court to approve the deal. US Air-ways shareholders will also have to vote for a merger. Then the Department of Transportation and the Jus-tice Department must sign off. Finally, once a deal clos-es, the new company could operate two separate air-lines for a number of years.
When the airlines finally do merge, here’s what pas-sengers can expect:
AIRFAREDuring the past five years,
the airline industry has seen the combinations of Delta with Northwest, United with Continental and Southwest Airlines Co. with AirTran. Further consolidation is likely to raise airfares. The
price of a domestic round-trip flight has climbed more than 11 percent since 2009, when adjusted for inflation, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
The merger will give a combined American and US Airways Group Inc. the abil-ity to increase fares. United, Delta and Southwest would be likely to follow. Although it could also pave the way for further expansion by dis-
count airlines such as Spirit Airlines Inc. and Allegiant Travel Co.
FREQUENT FLIER MILES
Your miles will be safe. After the merger is approved, the two airlines will likely combine the miles into one program and elite status from one airline will likely be honored on the other. That puts the occasional
traveler closer to rewards.The merged carrier
will continue American’s participation in the One-World alliance, which was founded by American, Brit-ish Airways, Cathay Pacific and Qantas. Today, it has 12 airlines including Fin-nair, Royal Jordanian and Japan Airlines. US Airways will leave the Star Alliance, which includes rival Unit-ed Airlines, Lufthansa, Air
Canada and 24 other air-lines. Alliances allow pas-sengers to earn and redeem miles on partner airlines.
DESTINATIONSA key reason for merging
is to link both airlines’ net-works, creating a system on par with Delta Air Lines and United, part of United Con-tinental Holdings Inc.
There is little overlap between the two airlines’ existing routes. The com-bined carrier will offer more than 6,700 daily flights to 336 destinations in 56 countries, making it more attractive to companies seeking to fly employees around the globe with few connections.
US Airways passengers will gain access to Ameri-can’s international destina-tions, particularly London and Latin America. Ameri-can’s passengers will be able to better connect to smaller U.S. cities that US Airways serves.
The combined carrier will have considerable presence in New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Charlotte, N.C., Miami, Chicago, Dal-las, Phoenix and Los Ange-les. It is unclear how many of those cities will keep their levels of service. In past mergers, airlines have promised not to close any
hubs but have gone ahead and dramatically reduced service in once-key cities.
PASSENGER CONFUSION
The merger of two airlines often means confusion and hassle for customers. Which terminal or ticket counter do they go to for check in? If there is a problem with a ticket, which com-pany should they call? For a while, United and Continen-tal were issuing two confir-mation numbers for each ticket so either airline’s staff could make changes. Prob-lems with the integration of their frequent flier pro-grams angered many loyal road warriors and compu-ter glitches caused repeated flight delays. It could be months, if not years, until all American and US Air-ways planes get a uniform paint job.
“These things are never as seamless as they seem,” said Thomas Lawton, a pro-fessor of business adminis-tration at Dartmouth Col-lege’s Tuck School of busi-ness. “There will probably be some initial teething problems.”
Scott Mayerowitz can be reached at http://twitter.com/GlobeTrotScott.
Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.
THE CARIBBEAN BUSINESS REPORT
In this June 14, 2008 fi le photo, a woman waits in line with luggage to check in for an American Airlines fl ight at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Va. It will be several months, if not years, before passengers see any signifi cant impact from the American-US Airways merger. AP Photo/Brian McDermott, File
What an American-US Airways merger means for you
Page 17 • Caribbean Life • Feb. 22-28, 2013
HOLY FAMILY CHURCH CANARSIE
— AND —
4802 Tenth Avenue | Brooklyn, NY 11219 | WWW.MAIMONIDESMED.ORG /HEART
The right care. Right here.
Invite you to a
WOMEN’S Heart to Heartlecture and free catered dinner
Vice President, Cardiovascular Services Maimonides Heart and Vascular Center
Family Practice Doctor
Lecturer, Heart Transplant Survivor
Monday, February 25, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.
To RSVP please call: 718.283.8832
— AND —
FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS:
Feb.
22-
28, 2
013
• Car
ibbe
an L
ife •
Page
18
(StatePoint) Whether you are at-risk for developing a heart con-dition or you’re one of the 13 mil-lion Americans who suffer from coronary artery disease, arming yourself with the facts you need to stay healthy can help.
February is National Heart Health Month and it’s a great time to learn about coronary artery disease, its symptoms and about the latest developments in treat-ment.
Coronary Artery DiseaseCoronary artery disease is
caused when plaque buildup cre-ates blockages or narrowings in the arteries. The blockages restrict blood flow and reduce the amount of oxygen delivered to the heart, potentially putting a person at risk for a heart attack.
Common symptoms of coro-nary artery disease include chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue and overall weakness.
Simple lifestyle changes can help prevent and manage coro-nary artery disease. These include managing obesity and high blood pressure, living an active lifestyle, making healthy dietary choices and stopping smoking.
Improved TreatmentsStaying on top of the latest medi-
cal advances helps ensure you and loved ones secure the best treat-ment available.
One advancement in treatment is supported by new results from the FAME 2 Study funded by St. Jude Medical and published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The study found that use of a blood-flow measurement technology, called Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) dur-ing treatment of stable coronary artery disease will result in better health outcomes.
FFR technology offers physicians a better assessment of where blood flow blockages occur in the coro-nary arteries and whether treat-ment to open an artery narrowing, along with medication, can help lower a patient’s risk of chest pain and heart attack.
From less likelihood of a patient being readmitted to the hospital for urgent care, to a reduction in health care costs, FAME 2 research dem-onstrates that patients who receive FFR-guided treatment experienced
better outcomes than those treated with medication alone.
“The FAME 2 Study results offer further evidence that FFR should be considered the standard of care for treating patients with coronary
heart disease,” said Frank J. Cal-laghan, president of the Cardiovas-cular and Ablation Technologies Division at St. Jude Medical.
If you believe you have coronary artery disease, consult your phy-
sician for additional information and to determine best treatment options.
More information on FFR is available at: www.sjm.com/ffr-fact-sheet.
HEALTH
Consult your physician if you believe you have coronary artery disease.
Photo Source: (c) Ryan McVay - Think Stock
New treatment for Coronary Artery Disease
A Healthy Heart Starts with YouIn honor of American Heart Month, Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart & Vascular Care is offering free educational lectures and workshops, and free blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol screenings. Protect your heart from disease, and learn how to take better care of yourself.
If you are interested in attending a Heart Month event, simply show up on the day at the correct time. You do not need to register beforehand unless it is otherwise specified.
www.montefiore.org/heartmonth
Heart Health Educational TalkMonday, February 25 | 2:00 pmMontefiore Medical Group – Comprehensive Health Care Center305 East 161st Street, Bronx, New York 10451
Heart Health Education WorkshopsTuesday, February 26 | 10:30 am - NoonMontefiore Medical Group – Comprehensive Family Care Center1621 Eastchester Road, Bronx, New York 10461
Heart Health ClassTuesday, February 26 | 11:00 am – NoonMontefiore Medical Group – Cross County1010 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, New York 10704
Health ScreeningWednesday, February 27 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pmWakefield Hospital600 East 233rd Street, Bronx, New York 10466
Glucose ScreeningWednesday, February 27 | 9:00 am – NoonP.S. 103 Parents’ Group4125 Carpenter Avenue, Bronx, New York 10466
Wednesday, February 27 | 10:30 am - NoonMontefiore Medical Group – Comprehensive Family Care Center1621 Eastchester Road, Bronx, New York 10461
Heart Healthy Food DemonstrationThursday, February 28 | 10:30 am – NoonMontefiore Medical Group – Comprehensive Family Care Center1621 Eastchester Road, Bronx, New York 10461
Montefiore EinsteinCenter for Heart &Vascular Care
Page 19 • Caribbean Life • Feb. 22-28, 2013
Ross & Hill, Esqs.16 Court Street, 35th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11241
(1-718-855-2324)* P r i o r r e s u l t s d o n o t g u a r a n t e e a s i m i l a r o u t c o m e - e x p e n s e s p a y a b l e a t c o n c l u s i o n o f c a s e
William C. ThompsonRet. Justice Supreme Court
Appellate Division Of CounselTo the Firm
James Ross Arthur Hill
You May Be Entitled To Money Damages
We have Recovered Millionsof Dollars for Our Clients*
Have You Been In An
Accident?Construction Accidents
FREEConsultation
NO FEEUnless Successful
$ $
Feb.
22-
28, 2
013
• Car
ibbe
an L
ife •
Page
20
(StatePoint) This year, millions of personal promises for self-improve-ment will be made - and then broken soon after. But there is one commit-ment that all men should keep: to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Prostate cancer is the most com-mon non-skin cancer in America, affecting one in six men, according to the Prostate Cancer Foundation. In addition, heart disease killed 26 percent of the men who died in 2006. And half of the men who die suddenly of coronary heart disease have no previous symptoms, accord-ing to the Centers for Disease Con-trol and Prevention (CDC).
There are many simple ways men can reduce their risk for life-threat-ening health conditions. Aspire to improve your health and better your life with these easy tips.
Get CheckedSometimes improving your
health is as simple as a trip to the doctor. As you age, the likelihood of being diagnosed with prostate cancer increases significantly. Men
over 40 should begin discussing their prostate health with a physi-cian. Catching prostate cancer in its earliest stages can greatly improve a man’s chance at survival, so it’s important to be proactive and talk to your doctor about your prostate health. You can learn more about risk factors and prevention on the Prostate Cancer Foundation’s web-site at www.PCF.org.
Eat HealthyChoosing healthy snacks and
avoiding fatty meals can help reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain forms of can-cer. Foods that are low in satu-rated fat and dietary cholesterol and high in fiber can help prevent high cholesterol, according to the CDC. Additionally, several studies suggest that eating fish can help protect against prostate cancer because they have “good fat,” par-
ticularly omega-3 fatty acids.
ExerciseMaintaining a healthy weight is
crucial to preventing heart disease. Physical activity will help lower your blood pressure and cholesterol. According to the Surgeon General, adults should engage in moderately intense exercise for at least 30 min-utes a day. By maintaining a healthy weight, you will also lower your risk for diabetes.
RelaxDon’t sweat the small stuff.
Reducing your stress at work and at home can help improve your overall health and lead to a longer, happier life. Seek medical treatment for stress, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and depression. Treating these conditions may save your life and have been shown to improve survivorship in prostate cancer
These are goals to start working towards. Now is the perfect time to make changes to improve your health.
HEALTH
Choosing healthy snacks and avoiding fatty meals can help reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain forms of cancer.
Easy tips for improving men’s overall health
Striving to be a Pain Free NYCPAIN PHYSICIANS NY provides a full range of advance services to help our patients return
to a healthy and pain-free lifestyle. We are committed to providing the most effective treatments and utilizing the latest technologies for each patient.
Our services include:
ENGLISH & SPANISH SPEAKING STAFF
We can help with:
We accept most major medical insurances, medicare, medicaid, workers compensation, and personal injury insurance(718) 998-9890
BROOKLYN MANHATTAN: 780 8TH QUEENS: 214-19 JAMAICA AVENUE
Page 21 • Caribbean Life • Feb. 22-28, 2013
Dr. C. Hammoud, Master Herbalist, PhD,guarantees satisfaction. Helps to maintain healthy skinfrom the inside simply by cleansing the blood, instead of attacking the skin from the outside with creams or washes. * This makes sense. Usually you can see how it benefits your skin within days. * Many people wrote they were surprised how fast it worked. Lots of testimo-nials from pleased users on our Bell website. There is absolutely no risk for trying Dr. Hammoud’s product.
Last couple of years I tried everything. Results with Bell Skin Dis-orders #60 were unbelievable. I have beautiful skin again. Thanks for giving back my selfesteem. Nelisa Royer, 28, Doral, FL My mom bought Bell #60. I was skeptical. It did work quickly and better than anything else. Christopher Seraphin, 14, Brooklyn, NY. It worked. I no longer have to hide at home, because I was ashamed to be seen. Agnes Casillas, 60, New York, NY Can wear again dresses that are backless. My skin looks fantastic. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Yvette Maclean, 40, Lodi, CA I was trying everything for years and nothing worked. I felt physical and emotional pain having to hide. Finally I found your Bell #60. I’m so grateful and impressed about how fast it worked with amazing results. Eulalia Isabel Sanchez Martin, 30, Brampton, ON Skeptics can call everybody. All are real people like you or your friends.
Here is proof that snoring can be corrupting your health and your marriage. Three out of 10 couples are considering divorce because of snoring says a major magazine article. You are not alone! An of-ficial survey says 48% of all people snore. 75% are affected, if you add non-snoring husbands that have snoring wives or vice versa. Snoring is caused by slack muscles in the throat. A common com-plaint is that people feel that they are not well rested in the morn-ing. Many people wrote they are now sleeping like a babies. Their partners are delighted. This natural health product Sound Sleep #23 usually helps the first night. No side effects.
College professor had lack of good sleeps with many inter-ruptions for last 8 years that made her tired during the day. Within 3 days taking Bell Sound Sleep #23 the terrible snoring stopped. I wake up feeling refreshed and energized. I can concentrate in a focused, happy manner. I feel delighted with this natural product. Dr. Anele E. Heiges, 77, New York, NY A life changing product. The very first night I took the capsules and every night after I had a restful and wonderful sleep. It has been a God send and blessing. I am by nature a skeptic. The money-back guarantee convinced me to try it. Jimmy Pay, 53, Gardendale, AC 3 Years on Bell Sound Sleep #23. My wife and I are entirely satisfied. Snoring episodes
have completely disappeared. This has improved our lives enormously. Leo Fortin, 60, St-Georges, QC Basically you saved my husband’s life. For the last 5 years my husband had very bad nights. Bell
#23 was nothing short of a miracle. I have my husband back. No more snoring. No more napping during the day. I am telling all our friends. Bonnie Johnson, 64, Wichita, KS My life changed. Sleep now 7-8 hours. I am a retired college professor and author of books. I have no more need to nap during the day. Nothing I tried helped until I started Bell Sound Sleep. I am so delighted with this product I would like to make motivational speeches to help others. Carmen V. Caruso, 66, Ann Arbor, MI On the Bell Website we list phone numbers or email addresses of actual users of this product and all other Bell products. Most are delighted to talk about their relief.
CLEAR SKIN
SNORING? As recommended by Dr. Gifford-Jones M.D.
#60
#23
Feb.
22-
28, 2
013
• Car
ibbe
an L
ife •
Page
22
URGENT CARE & WALK IN CLINIC
Board Certifi ed Emergency Medicine Doctors Same as Kings County & Brookdale Hospital ER!
“Why Wait for 5 hrs in an E.R when you can be seen by Quick Docs in 15 min. Guaranteed”
255 East 98th
www.urgentcareinbrooklyn.com
VISIT US TODAY!!
Internal Medicine
Pediatrics
Chiropractics
M OOnsite Blood Draws All Major Credit
Cards AcceptedIP
I A CS F
Chiropractic and acupuncture treatments are offered by independent practitioners. By coming to the facility you are not obligated to see other practitioners on premises. While you may be referred for studies and/or consulta-tions by other specialists you are free to follow up with the consultants or diagnostic facilities of your choice.
AMERICAN MEDICAL CAREER TRAINING CENTERUNIVERSAL MEDICAL CAREER TRAINING CENTER
Affordable Payment Plan *Day, Evening & Weekend ClassesJob Placement Assistance Available
On Site Testing for Nursing Assistant
LICENSED BY NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
American Medical CareerTraining Center
150–28 Hillside Ave., Jamaica
Universal Medical CareerTraining Center
176–01 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica
NURSING ASSISTANT NURSING ASSISTANT
PATIENT CARE TECH PATIENT CARE TECH
PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE MEDICAL BILLING
MEDICAL LAB TECH EKG TECH/ PHLEBOTOMY TECH
MEDICAL ASSISTANT MEDICAL ASSISTANT
JobOn
ent
[emailprotected]
718–657–1562 718–739–6768
ENROLL NOW IN A MEDICAL CAREER!
secure ever.Speaking at a press conference at the
Ministry of National Security Office in Port of Spain, Warner said in terms of security and safety there has been “no Carnival like this before.”
“From all reports it will seem that the security of the country during the Carni-val period seems to be something that was unsurpassed, unparalleled in terms of its implementation.”
He said that except for Tuesday night (10:00 p.m). when there was a murder in Port of Spain, by and large the events before
the Carnival and during the Carnival passed out almost totally incident free.
Warner said the crackdown on crime for Carnival did not happen by luck or chance.
“It was based on deliberate planning. It was based on the kind of strategies which the police and the army had carried out and most importantly, it was based also to a large extent on the cooperation of the peo-ple to work with the law officers,” he said.
Warner said if this collaboration contin-ued Trinidad and Tobago can expect a trans-formation in terms of crime.
Compiled by Azad Ali
Continued from page 2
CARIBBEAN ROUNDUP
We Remove All Darkness We Specialize in Spiritual Reunions
With Lost Loved Ones Receive Advice on All Walks of Life
Remove the Road Blocks in Your Life, Begin Your New Journey For the Year of 2013
Now Available Private Parties
914-835-7015www.newagebeginnings.com
Spiritual ConsultantReceive 2 FREE Consultations By Phone
Page 23 • Caribbean Life • Feb. 22-28, 2013
Among the numerous side effects of diabetes is damage to the kidneys. Di-abetes typically damages the blood vessels in the kid-neys, making it diffi cult for the kidneys to fi lter the blood as well as they can when individuals are fully healthy.
Such damage is often gradual, occurring over many years. But damage done to blood vessels over the years can eventually cause the kidneys to stop working. That only high-lights the emphasis people with diabetes must place on keeping their kidneys healthy. Fortunately, there are many steps diabetics can take to keep their kid-neys healthy.
• Get tested. According to the National Kidney Dis-ease Education Program, early kidney disease has no symptoms. It’s not uncom-mon for people to feel com-pletely healthy one day, only to learn the next day that their kidneys have almost stopped working entirely. While this sounds fright-ening, it doesn’t have to be. All it means is people with diabetes need to get their blood and urine checked
for kidney disease. People with type 2 diabetes should get tested every year, while those with type 1 diabetes should get tested every year starting fi ve years after their initial diabetes diag-nosis.
• Maintain low blood pressure. High blood pres-sure is another contribu-tor to kidney disease. The kidneys actually help the human body control blood pressure, and it’s impor-tant for people with diabe-tes to maintain a low blood pressure to avoid succumb-ing to kidney disease. Stay-ing physically active, eat-ing healthy, and limiting alcohol and caffeine intake are some of the many ways to maintain low blood pres-sure.
• Monitor cholesterol levels. When diabetes is diagnosed, an individual’s doctor will discuss a num-ber of things. A healthy cholesterol level will likely be brought up during that discussion. To maintain healthy kidneys, it’s impor-tant for individuals with diabetes to monitor their cholesterol levels and keep them in their recommended target range. An appropri-
ate range is almost certain to be brought up by the diag-nosing physician, but if it’s not don’t be afraid to bring it up. The doctor might even suggest a healthier diet that helps reduce what’s consid-ered “bad” cholesterol.
• Reduce sodium intake. Cutting back on salt is a good idea for most people, but even more so for people with diabetes. Excessive so-dium intake can cause high blood pressure, which can lead to kidney disease.
• Visit the doctor. People with diabetes who have their condition under con-trol should still make rou-tine visits to their physi-cian’s offi ce. As previously mentioned, kidney damage is often gradual and with-out noticeable symptoms. While people with diabetes might feel they have their condition under control, there might be lingering problems of which they are unaware. Catching kidney disease early can slow its progress and keep kidneys healthy for a longer period of time.
For more, visit the Na-tional Kidney Disease Ed-ucation Program at www.nkdep.nih.gov.
Monitoring and maintaining a low blood pressure is one way people with diabetes can keep their kidneys healthy.
Maintaining healthy kidneys imperative for diabetics
FOCUS ON FOCUS ON Health
Feb.
22-
28, 2
013
• Car
ibbe
an L
ife •
Page
24
By Fabiola Sanchez and Ian James
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Hugo Chavez returned to Venezuela early Monday after more than two months of treat-ment in Cuba following cancer surgery, his government said, triggering street celebrations by supporters who welcomed him home while he remained out of sight at Caracas’ military hos-pital.
Chavez’s return was announced in a series of three messages on his Twitter account, the first of them reading: “We’ve arrived once again in our Venezuelan home-land. Thank you, my God!! Thank you, beloved nation!! We will con-tinue our treatment here.”
They were the first messag-es to appear on Chavez’s Twitter account since Nov. 1.
“I’m clinging to Christ and trusting in my doctors and nurs-es,” another tweet on Chavez’s account said. “Onward toward victory always!! We will live and we will triumph!!”
Vice President Nicolas Maduro said on television that Chavez arrived at 2:30 a.m. and was taken
to the Dr. Carlos Arvelo Military Hospital in Caracas, where he will continue his treatment.
Chavez’s announced return to Caracas came less than three days after the government released the first photos of the presi-
dent in more than two months, showing images of him look-ing bloated and smiling along-side his daughters. The govern-ment didn’t release any images of Chavez upon his arrival in Cara-cas, and unanswered questions
remain about where he stands in a difficult and prolonged struggle with an undisclosed type of pelvic cancer.
Chavez was re-elected to a new six-year term in October, and his inauguration, originally sched-
uled for Jan. 10, was indefinite-ly postponed by lawmakers in a decision that the Supreme Court upheld despite complaints by the opposition. Some speculated that with Chavez back, he could final-ly be sworn in.
Government officials didn’t address that possibility.
Maduro said Chavez has been in a “continuous battle” and that additional details will be provided about his condition later.
Hundreds of Chavez sup-porters celebrated his return in downtown Caracas, chanting his name and holding photos of the president in Bolivar Plaza. A man holding a megaphone boomed: “Our commander has returned!”
Supporters also celebrated outside the hospital, where a sign atop the building is adorned with a photo of Chavez. They held up a flag and a poster showing the president, and chanted: “We’re all Chavez!”
Chavez’s precise condition and the sort of cancer treatments he is undergoing remain a mys-tery, and speculation has grown recently that he may not be able to stay on as president.
Supporters of Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez celebrate his return, outside the Carlos Arvelo Military Hospital in Caracas, Venezuela, Monday, Feb. 18, 2013. AP Photo/Fernando Llano
3D RAPID PROTOTYPING / FABRICATIONENTERTAINMENT / EMERGING MEDIA TECH BIOMEDICAL INFORMATICSSOLAR-POWER ROBOTICS
NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
CITY TECH
Where Can Technology Take You?
65 Career-Focused Bachelor, Associate and Certificate Programs-
Ailing Chavez returns to Venezuela from Cuba
Page 25 • Caribbean Life • Feb. 22-28, 2013
Dr. C. Hammoud, Master Herbalist, PhD,guarantees satisfaction. Helps to maintain healthy skinfrom the inside simply by cleansing the blood, instead of attacking the skin from the outside with creams or washes. * This makes sense. Usually you can see how it benefits your skin within days. * Many people wrote they were surprised how fast it worked. Lots of testimo-nials from pleased users on our Bell website. There is absolutely no risk for trying Dr. Hammoud’s product.
Last couple of years I tried everything. Results with Bell Skin Dis-orders #60 were unbelievable. I have beautiful skin again. Thanks for giving back my selfesteem. Nelisa Royer, 28, Doral, FL My mom bought Bell #60. I was skeptical. It did work quickly and better than anything else. Christopher Seraphin, 14, Brooklyn, NY. It worked. I no longer have to hide at home, because I was ashamed to be seen. Agnes Casillas, 60, New York, NY Can wear again dresses that are backless. My skin looks fantastic. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Yvette Maclean, 40, Lodi, CA I was trying everything for years and nothing worked. I felt physical and emotional pain having to hide. Finally I found your Bell #60. I’m so grateful and impressed about how fast it worked with amazing results. Eulalia Isabel Sanchez Martin, 30, Brampton, ON Skeptics can call everybody. All are real people like you or your friends.
Here is proof that snoring can be corrupting your health and your marriage. Three out of 10 couples are considering divorce because of snoring says a major magazine article. You are not alone! An of-ficial survey says 48% of all people snore. 75% are affected, if you add non-snoring husbands that have snoring wives or vice versa. Snoring is caused by slack muscles in the throat. A common com-plaint is that people feel that they are not well rested in the morn-ing. Many people wrote they are now sleeping like a babies. Their partners are delighted. This natural health product Sound Sleep #23 usually helps the first night. No side effects.
College professor had lack of good sleeps with many inter-ruptions for last 8 years that made her tired during the day. Within 3 days taking Bell Sound Sleep #23 the terrible snoring stopped. I wake up feeling refreshed and energized. I can concentrate in a focused, happy manner. I feel delighted with this natural product. Dr. Anele E. Heiges, 77, New York, NY A life changing product. The very first night I took the capsules and every night after I had a restful and wonderful sleep. It has been a God send and blessing. I am by nature a skeptic. The money-back guarantee convinced me to try it. Jimmy Pay, 53, Gardendale, AC 3 Years on Bell Sound Sleep #23. My wife and I are entirely satisfied. Snoring episodes
have completely disappeared. This has improved our lives enormously. Leo Fortin, 60, St-Georges, QC Basically you saved my husband’s life. For the last 5 years my husband had very bad nights. Bell
#23 was nothing short of a miracle. I have my husband back. No more snoring. No more napping during the day. I am telling all our friends. Bonnie Johnson, 64, Wichita, KS My life changed. Sleep now 7-8 hours. I am a retired college professor and author of books. I have no more need to nap during the day. Nothing I tried helped until I started Bell Sound Sleep. I am so delighted with this product I would like to make motivational speeches to help others. Carmen V. Caruso, 66, Ann Arbor, MI On the Bell Website we list phone numbers or email addresses of actual users of this product and all other Bell products. Most are delighted to talk about their relief.
CLEAR SKIN
SNORING? As recommended by Dr. Gifford-Jones M.D.
#60
#23
Feb.
22-
28, 2
013
• Car
ibbe
an L
ife •
Page
26
By Deardra ShulerBlack History month gives
African Americans and oth-ers of color the opportunity to reflect back on the tales of our ancestry and focus on the current struggles and chal-lenges of people of color in America. We have weathered the storms bravely, perhaps coming out on the other side a little tattered and worn, but surviving the torrent seas, made a little stronger, a little wiser and with an eye towards a brighter future. Our vic-tories are not won easily. In many cases, those who came before had to suffer greatly, paying a high price to emerge victorious. From time to time, we look at ourselves judging harshly, missing the accomplishments and strives we as a people have made that highlight our greatness. Black History month reminds us.
It seems the world these days has invested in war. Man-kind continues to play out an age old battle of one-upman-ship wherein no one wins. We teeter on the brink of WWIII with even more sophisticated
war tools via nuclear, chemi-cal and biological weapons. High-level aircraft such as the F-117A stealth planes, A-10 Thunderbold II, Lancer supersonic, et al, are a far cry from the PT-17 Stearman, BT-13, AT-6 Texan and the P-40 War Hawk, the Tuskegee airmen flew during WW2.
Those who lust for and instigate wars, forget these wars are oftentimes fought by our children; men and women that feel real pain, fear and soul crushing trauma as the aftermath.
Layon Gray’s “Black Angels Over Tuskegee” takes us back to another era, wherein men unquestionably saw it as their patriotic duty to fight for God and country. In many ways, colored/Negro men (as they were known then), really had no reason to fight for America given their status as second class citizens, the prevailing Jim Crow Laws that kept them segregated and the atmos-phere of hatred that predomi-nated over people of color in this country. Yet, they went to war, giving up their lives
in many cases, so that this country could one day rise to the credo they espoused that “all men are created equal.” Although, America has still not lived up to this claim in entirety.
The Tuskegee Airmen were young men who enlisted at a time when there were many people who thought that black men lacked the intelligence, skill, courage and patriot-ism to fly planes. In 1941, at a time when the law of the land was “white suprem-acy,” six Black cadets out of thousands of applicants were determined to become air-men. They entered into basic flight training at Tuskegee Army Air Field, under white Southern military instruc-tors. Nearly 1,000 Black air-men were eventually trained and sent overseas to North Africa and to fly escort planes for whites who flew bomber planes over Germany. Presi-dent Franklin D. Roosevelt was pressured by the Black press and NAACP, to recruit black men into the ranks of the Air Corp. Roosevelt did it
as an experiment but expec-tations for the experiment to succeed were low. Whites, due to their bias, did not feel Afri-can Americans could meet the challenge. Yet, these air-men far exceeded expectation and performed with bravery and excellence. In fact, due to their exemplary skills the Tuskegee Airmen paved the way for the civil rights move-ments of the 1950s and 1960s, despite having to fight rac-ism within the military, from their white counterparts and racism at home.
Thaddeus Daniels narrates the play introducing the audi-ence to Quenten (Layon Gray); Abe (Thom Scott II); Theo-dore (Ananias Dixon); Elijah (Delano Barbosa); Jeremiah (Melvin Huggnagle) Percival (David Roberts) and Craig Colasanti as Major Roberts. The cast does a fine job of painting an intimate portrait of each character. Thus, the audience cannot help but be drawn in, feeling the airmen’s pains and joys vicariously.
Playwright and actor Layon Gray does a masterful job in
bringing the airmen to life. We love the innocence of the music loving Theodore and the brotherly love between the sickly Quenten and vola-tile Abe. Melvin Huffnagle as Jeremiah, the no-nonsense recruit, is initially unfriendly, but later learns to love his fellow airmen. Elijah (Barbo-sa) and Percival (Roberts) are the peacemakers and thread holding the men together. Each shows their strength through their love, vulner-ability and via their loyalty. We want to protect them but we can’t. This play is a warm reminder that if you do not know where you came from, you cannot know where you
are going. It truly exemplifies the expression: “Greater love has no man than to lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13).
Black Angels Over Tuske-gee is inspirational. It’s humorous and memorable. A play if seen before, you want to see again. I sug-gest you do. It’s playong for two more weekends: March 8 and Match 15. Tickets are $36.50 and are available at Telecharge.com or by calling 212/239-6200. Performances are at 8:00 p.m., at the Actors Temple Theater (339 West 47th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues in Manhattan) on Saturdays only.
The Tuskegee Airmen
Black Angels Over Tuskegee
A
F
Sévis Gratis Pou ManmFree Services For Enrolled Members
A Place Where You Will...A
Free Services For Enrolled Members Hot and Nutritious Meals and Snack Door to Door Transportation Games, Arts & Crafts, Computer Classes ESL & Languages Workshops Dance Classes & Music Therapy Health Education & Memory Exercises Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Screening Social Services
A Place Where You Will... Make New and Enjoy Old Friends Find Caring, Kindness, and Understanding Get More Out of Your Life
100% Covered By Medicaid HMO
Sévis Gratis Pou Manm Inscrits Des Repas Chauds Et Des Collations Nutritives Porte A Porte De Transport Et Gratuits Jeux, Arts Et Metiers, Des Cours D’Informatique ESL Et Atelier De Langues Cours De Danse Et Musicotherapie Education De La Sante Et Des Exercices De Memoire Surveillance De La Pression Arterielle Et De La Diabete Services Sociaux
Un Endroit Ou Vous Pouvez... Faire De Nouveaux Amis Trouver La Bonte, La Compassion et La Comprehension Trouver La Meilleure Partie De La Vie
100% Couvrir Par Medicaid HMO
A safe and secure envoronment where you can spend the day and enjoy social and education activities that will allow you to enhance and maintain level of independence
SADC. Inc
1460 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210(Located Between Farragut and Glenwood Road)
TEL. 929-234-2900 FAX 718-889-2349www.SundanceSADC.com
Page 27 • Caribbean Life • Feb. 22-28, 2013
Feb.
22-
28, 2
013
• Car
ibbe
an L
ife •
Page
28
By David McFaddenKINGSTON, Jamaica
(AP) — Hundreds of tour-ists joined dreadlocked Ras-tafarian priests, leading reg-gae musicians and some of Bob Marley’s relatives at the late reggae icon’s old house in Jamaica to mark the 68th anniversary of his birth Wednesday, Feb 6.
Since his death from can-cer in 1981 at age 36, Mar-ley has become more than Jamaica’s most famous musi-cal export. The trailblazing
reggae songwriter’s mes-sage of unity and respect for human rights remains a bea-con of hope for some in this Caribbean nation chronically struggling with a sputtering economy and high rates of violence.
“It’s the same struggle now as when he was alive. So his music, when you hear it, it’s like he’s singing today even though he died some 30 odd years ago,” said Mutabaruka, a famed dub poet who attend-ed the celebration along with
reggae singers like Sizzla Kalonji.
In the early morning light, some of Marley’s relations and old friends danced and chanted to the pounding of Rastafarian drums in the yard of his Kingston home, which is now a family-run museum displaying his guitar, cloth-ing and other memorabilia. Later in the day, Marley’s songs were blasted from big speakers as people danced and chatted amid clouds of marijuana smoke.
Donisha Prendergast, a documentary filmmaker and artist who is Marley’s eld-est granddaughter, said her grandfather’s message of “one love” and social revolution remains alive and well.
“I don’t think most people here are really hearing it, you know? They know that his music is around and they are proud of it, but they don’t live it. Because if they did, then we would be a stronger people, we would be stronger characters,” Prendergast said.
By Terri SchlichenmeyerYou didn’t think you’d ever
stop looking.You’d been searching for
days for that one thing you needed – a fact, a document, a recipe, a key – and it was nowhere to be found. You tore the house up and… nothing.
And then you found it. Actually, you’d found it sev-eral days before: it was right in front of you all along, but you never really saw it.
Sometimes things get buried and it takes tenacity to sort them out. That’s what happens in the new novel, “The House Girl” by Tara Conklin, where truth lies covered for over a century.
Lina Sparrow had always wanted to be a lawyer.
Her father, famed art-ist Oscar Sparrow, always claimed that said she made a good argument and, indeed, Lina thrived on the work she did as a first-level at Clifton & Harp, LLP. The hours were impossibly long and sleep was a hard-found commod-ity, but she felt privileged to work on cases she’d never forget.
Like the case she’d recent-ly been handed.
One of the firm’s biggest clients decided to bring suit against several large corpo-rations in search of trillions of dollars in reparations for the descendants of African slaves. The client had gotten the go-ahead from the gov-ernment to do it and, while the case would be pro bono, if they won, it would monu-mental. It would also cata-
pult Lina, her colleagues, and the firm into law history.
Lina only needed to find a connection from past to present, and damage done.
Seconds after Mister slapped her, Josephine knew that she would run again.
She knew he was strug-gling. Missus Lu was dying, there weren’t enough slaves to bring in the crops, and Mister had to help in the fields himself. But there was no call for him to slap her, so Josephine started collecting a few things to take as she fled, including some draw-ings she’d made in Missus’ studio.
She tried running years ago but her belly was big then, and the baby started coming before she could make it north to Philadelphia . She was told later that the child died, but Missus Lu had recently admitted otherwise.
Yes, Josephine had gone back to Bell Creek plantation once before.
She wasn’t going to make that mistake again.
Although it’s a little rough, and though there’s some unnecessary (and sometimes ill-fitting) detail in the story, there’s a lot of good inside “The House Girl.”
Author Tara Conklin does an excellent job weaving two divergent stories together, connecting threads that strengthen as the story goes along. I particularly loved Josephine, perhaps because her quiet thoughts spoke so loudly.
For more, go to www.car-ibbeanlifenews.com
Bob Marley’s granddaughter Donisha Prendergast, right, dances to the sound of a Rastafarian drum, dur-ing the celebration of Marley’s 68th birthday in the yard of his Kingston home, in Jamaica, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013. AP Photo/ David McFadden
Fervent fans mark Marley’s birthday
‘The House Girl’
State University of New York
Brooklyn Educational
Opportunity Center
Administered by the New York
City College of Technology
(CUNY)
Contact BEOC at
718-802-3330 or
[emailprotected] Livingston Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201(entrance on Boerum Place)
ADMINISTERED BY NYCCT
http://tinyurl.com/beocadmit
Passed Part of the GED? BEOC Can Help.
To Qualify for Consideration:
Must have taken offi cial GED exam within last 2 years
Average score of 2250 or higher
No subject score less than 410 Must meet BEOC eligibility requirements
GED X-Press Makes The Difference!
BOOK REVIEW
Page 29 • Caribbean Life • Feb. 22-28, 2013
For Information Call: Stephanie StellaccioOffi ce: (718) 260-2575 [emailprotected]
WE HONOR OUR ESTEEMED GROUP OF 2013 BROOKLYN WOMEN OF DISTINCTION
Rachel AmarWaste Management
Antonia Yuille-WilliamsCon Edison
Nicole Robinson-EtienneNY Aquarium
Alice SenaSposabella
Yelena MakhninBrighton Beach BID
Elena SolitarioPilo Arts
Linda CamardaNatural Balance
Dr. Millie FellBrighton Eye
Camille LoccisanoFrankie’s Mission
Liz HarrisHeart of Brooklyn
April MosqusBrooklyn Girl Film Fest
Pamela Williams HarrisConey Isl. Generation Gap
Trisha Ocona FrancisEast Flatbush Realty
Dr. Melony SamuelsBed Stuy Against Hunger
Renee McClureNational Grid
Christine BlackburnCorcoran
Kathleen HendersonCarroll Park Playground
Ana OliveiraInvestors Bank
Rabbi Linda Henry GoodmanUnion Temple
Eileen MullerBrooklyn Public Library
Elisa PadillaBarclays Center/Brooklyn Nets
Debbie CarterSt. Francis de Sales Church
Dr. Kara PasnerNYC Technical College
Sponsored by
Gala Dinner & AwardsWednesday, June 12 at
of
Honoring
women
who have
shaped the
borough
Join us for
Brooklyn Women of Distinction
C O U N T R Y C L U B C AT E R E R S5945 Strickland Ave, Mill Basin
Publication Date: Friday, April 26, 2013
Deadline for congratulatory messages: Thursday, April 18, 2013
Keynote SpeakerJeanine Ramirez
Brooklyn Reporter
Jeanine Ramirez joined NY1 News in October 1996 and covers Brooklyn’s schools, politics, religions and neighborhoods. She also is the lead reporter on many
Latino issues. A native Brooklynite, Ramirez majored in communications both at Brooklyn Technical High School and Fordham University.
Sade Falebita - Class of ’12B.S./M.S. Accounting
B.A. Communication Arts
SFC . eduS
Small College . B ig Dreams .
Powerful programs and opportunities for learningthrough amazing internships in New York City.
OPEN HOUSE Sunday, March 3rd 10am -2pm
Family Dental Care
Dr. Michael Entin(bet. Kings Hwy & Ave P) 718-758-2301
Teeth WhiteningFREEMedicaid & Most Dental Insurances
AcceptedMost Major CreditCards Accepted
Brooklyn
Queens
Bronx
Long Island
Manhattan
$1,800
$1,700
$1,800
$1,600
$1,400
Feb.
22-
28, 2
013
• Car
ibbe
an L
ife •
Page
30
many Palestinians had not been recognized as a citizen of any country. That pass-port will help with travel for his job with a Brazilian food processing company, he said by telephone from Dubai.
Turmoil in the Middle East and North Africa has led to a surge of interest in programs that let inves-tors buy citizenship or resi-dence in countries around the world in return for a healthy contribution or investment. Most are seek-ing a second passport for hassle-free travel or a ready escape hatch in case things get worse at home.
Nowhere is it easier or faster than in the minus-cule Eastern Caribbean nations of Dominica and St. Kitts & Nevis.
It’s such a booming busi-ness that a Dubai-based company is building a four-
square-mile (10-square-kil-ometer) community in St. Kitts where investors can buy property and citizen-ship at the same time. In its first phase, some 375 share-holders will get citizenship by investing $400,000 each in the project, which is expected to include a 200-room hotel and a mega-yacht marina. Others will get passports for buying one of 50 condominium units.
“The more they fight over there, the more politi-cal problems there are, the more applications we get here,” said Victor Doche, managing director of another company that offers four condominium projects where approved buyers are granted citizenship in St. Kitts, which is less than twice the size of Washing-ton D.C.
It’s impossible to say how many people have used the cash for citizen-ship programs. Officials in
both countries declined to respond when asked by The Associated Press.
“Why do I have to speak on that?” said Levi Peter, Dominica’s attorney gener-al. “I have no explanation to give to AP.”
But Bernard Wiltshire, a former Dominica attor-ney general, said there were already around 3,000 eco-nomic citizens when he left government about a decade ago. The country now has roughly 73,000 inhabitants in all.
“Investor visa” or citizen-ship programs are offered by many nations, including the United States, Canada, Britain and Austria. But the Caribbean countries offer a fast path to citizenship at a very low cost. The whole process, including back-ground checks, can take as little as 90 days in St. Kitts. And there’s no need to ever live on the islands, or even visit.
Struggling Caribbean islands selling citizenship
Continued from cover
Now recruiting students for the 2013-14 Academic Year
IMPORTANT DATES!!Application is due April 1, 2013
Lottery will be held on April 11, 2013Opening Day for Students will be August 2013
A Public Elementary School in Community District 22 located at
ALL ARE WELCOME!!Open Houses Scheduled every Tuesday!!
HLA is a dual language public school with rigorous academic instruction in grades K-5: Hebrew and English Language Instruction, Enriched Math for High Performing Students, Israeli Culture and History, Chess Instruction, Community Service, Two Teachers in Each Class, and Extended School Day and School Year
Please visit our website to download an application atWWW.HLACHARTERSCHOOL.ORG
APPLY TODAY!!
75 Kindergarten spaces available with limited space through Fifth Grade at the
NEED SOME CASH?We Gave Out $35 Million
in Loans Last Year!
Visit our website at www.brfcu.org for more rate information.Proudly serving Brooklyn for 75 years.
www.brfcu.org
BAY RIDGEF E D E R A L
1750 86th Street Brooklyn, New York 11214(718) 680-2121
1609 Avenue Z Brooklyn, New York 11236(718) 934-6809
Open Monday - Saturday
Call or stop in to see how we can help you.
By Azad AliSoca master Austin “Super
Blue” Lyons captured his ninth Road March title with “Fantastic Friday,” beating his nearest rival, defending champion, Machel Montano with a phenomenal score of 511 plays to 56.
Super Blue’s runaway hit was most played on Carnival Monday and Tuesday at the seven judging points through-out Trinidad and Tobago.
Super Blue and Machel Montano had tied for first place in the International Soca Monarch 2013 competi-tion on Fantastic Friday.
This marks Super Blue’s night Road March title- his last won on the road being 2000’s “Pump Up.”
Montano took the Road March title last year with “Pump Yuh Flag.” This year his song was “Float.”
Super Blue’s victory is being hailed by many as pos-sibly the best comeback in
history of soca and since his return to the stage in 2013 after an absence of 13 years.
Super Blue’s power hit was the most played song of a road march over the past three years and is believed to be the most played ever. JW and Blaze’s “Palance” has the sec-ond highest plays in recent times with a total of 417 in 2010.
Super Blue’s victory also makes him only the second artiste to win the Road March nine times, with the late Lord Kitchener (Aldwyn Roberts) holding the record of 10 vic-tories. Slinger Francisco, best known as The Mighty Sparrow, held the title eight times.
Super Blue first won the Road March in l980 when he sang under the sobriquet “Blue Boy” with “Soca Bap-tist.”
His last victory was a tie with Iwer George in 2000 when he renamed himself
“Super Blue,” which he now goes by.
Meanwhile, mas man Brian MacFarlane has made history as being the first bandleader to win the Large Band of the Year title seven years in a row, but it is a bittersweet victory as this is his last Carnival.
MacFarlane won with his presentation “Joy’- The Finale” breaking the record held by the late bandleader Wayne Berkley who won the title six years in a row.
Mc Farlane said it was great knowing he won the title seven times.
“That’s a great feeling to think in all the years of the history of Carnival we have to come to this that is an amaz-ing feeling” he said.
Coming in second place was Ronne and Caro with their presentation “Mystery of the Cascadura” and third was Trinidad All Stars Orchestra with the presentation “Fleets In.”
Super Blue captures Road March title
Page 31 • Caribbean Life • Feb. 22-28, 2013
Dr. C. Hammoud, Master Herbalist, PhD,guarantees satisfaction. Helps to maintain healthy skinfrom the inside simply by cleansing the blood, instead of attacking the skin from the outside with creams or washes. * This makes sense. Usually you can see how it benefits your skin within days. * Many people wrote they were surprised how fast it worked. Lots of testimo-nials from pleased users on our Bell website. There is absolutely no risk for trying Dr. Hammoud’s product.
Last couple of years I tried everything. Results with Bell Skin Dis-orders #60 were unbelievable. I have beautiful skin again. Thanks for giving back my selfesteem. Nelisa Royer, 28, Doral, FL My mom bought Bell #60. I was skeptical. It did work quickly and better than anything else. Christopher Seraphin, 14, Brooklyn, NY. It worked. I no longer have to hide at home, because I was ashamed to be seen. Agnes Casillas, 60, New York, NY Can wear again dresses that are backless. My skin looks fantastic. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Yvette Maclean, 40, Lodi, CA I was trying everything for years and nothing worked. I felt physical and emotional pain having to hide. Finally I found your Bell #60. I’m so grateful and impressed about how fast it worked with amazing results. Eulalia Isabel Sanchez Martin, 30, Brampton, ON Skeptics can call everybody. All are real people like you or your friends.
Here is proof that snoring can be corrupting your health and your marriage. Three out of 10 couples are considering divorce because of snoring says a major magazine article. You are not alone! An of-ficial survey says 48% of all people snore. 75% are affected, if you add non-snoring husbands that have snoring wives or vice versa. Snoring is caused by slack muscles in the throat. A common com-plaint is that people feel that they are not well rested in the morn-ing. Many people wrote they are now sleeping like a babies. Their partners are delighted. This natural health product Sound Sleep #23 usually helps the first night. No side effects.
College professor had lack of good sleeps with many inter-ruptions for last 8 years that made her tired during the day. Within 3 days taking Bell Sound Sleep #23 the terrible snoring stopped. I wake up feeling refreshed and energized. I can concentrate in a focused, happy manner. I feel delighted with this natural product. Dr. Anele E. Heiges, 77, New York, NY A life changing product. The very first night I took the capsules and every night after I had a restful and wonderful sleep. It has been a God send and blessing. I am by nature a skeptic. The money-back guarantee convinced me to try it. Jimmy Pay, 53, Gardendale, AC 3 Years on Bell Sound Sleep #23. My wife and I are entirely satisfied. Snoring episodes
have completely disappeared. This has improved our lives enormously. Leo Fortin, 60, St-Georges, QC Basically you saved my husband’s life. For the last 5 years my husband had very bad nights. Bell
#23 was nothing short of a miracle. I have my husband back. No more snoring. No more napping during the day. I am telling all our friends. Bonnie Johnson, 64, Wichita, KS My life changed. Sleep now 7-8 hours. I am a retired college professor and author of books. I have no more need to nap during the day. Nothing I tried helped until I started Bell Sound Sleep. I am so delighted with this product I would like to make motivational speeches to help others. Carmen V. Caruso, 66, Ann Arbor, MI On the Bell Website we list phone numbers or email addresses of actual users of this product and all other Bell products. Most are delighted to talk about their relief.
CLEAR SKIN
SNORING? As recommended by Dr. Gifford-Jones M.D.
#60
#23
Feb.
22-
28, 2
013
• Car
ibbe
an L
ife •
Page
32
yPrices include all costs to be paid by the consumer except for license, registration & taxes. Used vehicles have normal wear, tear & mileage, some may have have scratches & dents. **Vehicle must be in safe operating condition, dealer not responsible for excess wear and tear. *Slight h2o damage. NYC DCA#0851824, DMV#7046226.
A Lot of Luxury2011 Mercedes Benz C300*
$249 per/mo. 72 mos
4 MATIC, AWD, AT, Climate, Traction, P/h/seats, MR,
a/b, abs, pm, cc, ps, pb, pw. pdl, lthr, alloys, cd, tilt
#68924. 13k miles. 1.99% APR, $2995 down.
TAKE THE SUBWAY TO 46TH ST STOP IN QUEENSMR
1-877-625-676643-40 Northern Blvd., Long Island City, Queens
Tired of your old car? We’ll buy it from you!**
MajorWorld.com
2009 MERCEDES
$445buy for
Auto, trac, h/seats, cruise, p/s, p/dl, ABS, pm, Alloys, CD, 43K, #76449 1.99% APR, $4995 down.
S 550
per mo./ 72 mos
Auto, trac, P/H/Seats, Moonroof, cruise, p/s, leather, Alloys, Tilt, 57k, #74061. 1.99% APR, $2995 down. buy
for
2009 BMW 528i x Drive $249per mo.
72 mosbuy for
2010 INFINITI G37$235per mo.
72 mos
If You Can’t Make It To Us, We’ll Pick You Up. Call 877-356-5030 For Complimentary Pick Up.
buy for
2010 MERCEDES GL450$424 Auto, trac, P/H/Seats, Moonroof,
cruise, p/s, leather, Alloys, Tilt, 56k, #75041. 1.99% APR, $4995 down. per mo./ 72 mos
Auto, trac, P/H/Seats, Moonroof, cruise, p/s, leather, Alloys, Tilt, 28k, #70898. 1.99% APR, $2995 down.
2011 INFINITI FX35$315buy for
AWD, Auto, traction, leather alloys, p/d/l, ac, p/s. Stk #75345. 39k miles. 1.99% APR, $4995 down.
per mo./ 72 mos
Page 33 • Caribbean Life • Feb. 22-28, 2013
TAKE THE
SUBWAY TO 46TH ST STOP IN QUEENS
MR
TIRED OF YOUR CAR? WE'LL BUY IT FROM YOU!**
Don't Make Your Next Payment Until You Speak To Us!
43-40 NORTHERN BLVD. LONG ISLAND CITY, QUEENS, NY 111011-877-625-6766Prices include all costs to be paid by the consumer except for license, registration & taxes. Used vehicles have normal wear, tear & mileage, some may have scratches & dents. ^Will match maximum refund up to $3000, must show proof of tax return. Value of car must be $10,000 or greater. ††All applications will be accepted. Severity of credit situation may affect down payment, APR & terms. Bankruptcies and liens must be discharged. *Voucher available on vehicle purchase of $10,000 or more. ^slight h2o damage. **Vehicle must be in safe operating condition, dealer not responsible for excess wear and tear. Offers cannot be combined. NYC DCA#0851824, DMV#7046226.
VEHICLE HISTORY REPORT
If You Can’t Make It To Us, We’ll Pick You Up. Call 877-356-5030 For Complimentary Pick Up.
>>>>MANAGER SPECIALS<<<< YEAR MAKE/MODEL/MILES STOCK /VIN PRICE 2006 Nissan Altima, 6K TMU 65610 $6,995 2007 Chevy Impala, 28k 42370 $7,995 2009 Chevy Cobalt, 56k 65308 $7,995 2005 Nissan Quest, 60k 63458 $8,995 2010 Nissan Sentra, 46k 68559 $9,495 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 38k 61787 $9,995
YEAR MAKE/MODEL/MILES STOCK /VIN PRICE 2004 Toyota Highlander, 134k 69228 $9,995 2011 Ford Escape XLT, 25k 74493 $9,995 2008 Jeep Liberty, 17k 54235 $11,795 2011 Nissan Rogue, 50k 69968 $13,995 2007 Lexus ES350, 53k 56974 $14,888 2010 Infiniti G37, 30k 69927 $19,995
YEAR MAKE/MODEL/MILES STK /VIN PRICE 2003 Jaguar X-Type, 150k 70362 $3,995 2006 Chevy Cobalt, 100k 70263 $3,995 2004 Nissan Sentra, 53k UC16122 $3,995 2002 Ford Escape, 97k 67450 SAVE
YEAR MAKE/MODEL/MILES STK /VIN PRICE 2003 Cadillac CTS, 145k 70281 $5,995 2003 Jeep Cherokee, 136k 70605 $5,995 2002 Mercedes C240, 112k 67680 $5,995
YEAR MAKE/MODEL/MILES STK /VIN PRICE 2001 Toyoyta Corolla, 73k 17062 $2,995 2003 Toyota Camry, 108k 67147 $2,995 2001 Honda Civic, 87k 73406 $2,995 2003 Hyundai, 63k H1088 $2,995
YEAR MAKE/MODEL/MILES STK /VIN PRICE 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid, 154k 001383 $4,995 2005 VW Passat ndsmtr, 24k 69686 $4,995 2005 Toyota Camry, 65k 62871 SAVE 2003 Ford Mustang, 99k 63795 $4,995
YEAR MAKE/MODEL/MILES STK /VIN PRICE 2008 Toyota Corolla, 7k 43265 $6,995 2008 Chevy Trailblazer, 116k 62530 SAVE 2003 BMW x5, 110k 68755 SAVE 2006 Chrysler Town & Country JU14877 SAVE
YEAR MAKE/MODEL/MILES STK /VIN PRICE 2007 Mazda 3, 5k JU13340 $7,995 2006 Cadillac CTS, 67k JU12013 SAVE 2007 Toyota Corolla, 92k 74352 $7,995 MANY MORE LIKE THIS TO CHOOSE FROM! MANY MORE LIKE THIS TO CHOOSE FROM!
CARS STARTING AS LOW AS $2,995!
2007
Che
vy Im
pala
, 28k
, Stk
# 42
370.
$11
7 pe
r mon
th fo
r 72
mon
ths @
5.9%
APR
1%
IS
ALL
YO
U P
AY
TO
DR
IVE A
WAY
! W
E A
RE S
UR
E T
O H
AV
E A
CA
R T
O F
IT Y
OU
R B
UD
GET!
WE WILL DOUBLE YOUR REFUND
IT DIDN’T TAKE US 60 DAYS TO OFFER YOU THIS...
DON’T GIVE UP YOUR TAX REFUNDMAJOR SAYS KEEP IT!
Must be presented prior to negotiations. Cannot be used for service or parts. Cannot be combined with other offers.Authorized Signature Required, General Manager
ONLY 5k MILES!Auto, 6 cyl, A/C, p/s, p/b, 16k miles, Stk#73241
Auto, 4 cyl, A/C, p/s, p/b, 10k miles, Stk#70055
COROLLA LE
2010 TOYOTA
Stk# 73971, 37k mi.
PER MO./ 72 MOS @ 1.99% APRW/ $2995 DOWNPLUS TAX & TAGS
$88BUY FOR:
ACCORD EX
2011 HONDA $139BUY FOR:
Stk# 74609, ONLY 5k mi!
PER MO./ 72 MOS @ 1.99% APRW/ $2995 DOWNPLUS TAX & TAGS
PILOT EX2009 HONDA $199BUY
FOR:
Stk# 72824, 36k mi.
PER MO./ 72 MOS @ 1.99% APRW/ $2995 DOWNPLUS TAX & TAGS
MALIBU2011 CHEVY
$99BUY FOR:
Stk# 69396, 18k mi.
PER MO./ 72 MOS @ 1.99% APRW/ $2995 DOWNPLUS TAX & TAGS
EQUINOX2010 CHEVY
Stk# 65300, 4k mi.
ONLY 4k MILES!$149BUY
FOR:PER MO./ 72 MOS @ 1.99% APRW/ $2995 DOWNPLUS TAX & TAGS
C300^2011 MERCEDES
Stk# 68924, 13k mi.
$249BUY FOR:
PER MO./ 72 MOS @ 1.99% APRW/ $2995 DOWNPLUS TAX & TAGS
Auto, 4 cyl, A/C, p/s, p/b, 35k miles, Stk#74688Auto, 4 cyl, A/C, p/s, p/b, 34k miles, Stk#66784
CIVICCAMRY LE '10 HONDA'10 TOYOTAPLUS TAX & TAGSPLUS TAX & TAGS
RAV4 4WD'10 TOYOTA BUY FOR:
PLUS TAX & TAGS
$9,995PLUS TAX & TAGS
ALTIMA'12 NISSAN BUY FOR:
$12,995 SIENNA'11 TOYOTA BUY FOR:
PLUS TAX & TAGS
$14,995
BUY FOR:BUY FOR:
$9,995$9,9952.5S
Auto, 6 cyl, A/C, p/s, p/b, 16k miles, Stk#73241 Auto, 4 cyl, A/C, p/s, p/b, 32k miles, Stk#77868 Auto, 6 cyl, A/C, p/s, p/b, 15k miles, Stk#73236
<<<<<<<<<
Feb.
22-
28, 2
013
• Car
ibbe
an L
ife •
Page
34
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL!
$1,699
2635 NOSTRAND AVE . BETWEEN AVE L&M . 718-554-5632nydentalimplantassociates.com | [emailprotected]
BROOKLYN CHARTER SCHOOL NOWACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR K-5
Parents are invited to the Open House and Tour Sessions to learn more about our school and our academic program.
ABOUT US:New York City Report Card- Grade A Free, no tuition Rigorous academic program supported by
the arts and technology Highly-qualified, well-trained teachers Average class size of 20 students/2 teacher
per classFully inclusive classrooms & ELL instructionAfter-school programsActive family participation through Family
Action Committee
The Brooklyn Charter School, 545 Willoughby Avenue, 3rd Floor between Marcy and Tompkins Aves. For more information call (718)302-2085. Applications available online. Visit us online at www.brooklyncharter.org
TOURS:
Wednesdays at 9AM February 20 March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 10, 2013
OPEN HOUSE SESSIONS:Thursdays at 6PM
February 28 March 14, 21 April 4, 2013BCS upholds a non-discriminatory policy and welcomes applications from all families regardless of race, gender, religion or culture. We welcome students with disabilities and English Language Learners.
Building Bridges To Tomorrow
By Chudi ChukwudiThe Caribbean American Center of New
York (CACNY) is sponsoring an additional segment of its very successful FREE Youth Ambassador Mentoring & Training Program (YAMTP).
Intake and registration take place on Satur-day, March 2 at Brooklyn Job Corps Academy, 585 DeKalb Ave., between (Nostrand & DeKa-lb) 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.
Free gifts would be distributed to the first 20 students, including brand, new 26-inch adult bikes (one bike per family).
Additional gifts would be distributed to other students. Registration is expected by 3hu/1/13.
SAT & Regents Preparation & Tutoring:CACNY will provide individualized prepa-
ration in all test areas to enhance students’ chances for entry into reputable colleges or universities, plus an opportunity to qualify and compete for college scholarships from $1,000 to $5,000,as follows:
• Business & Social Etiquette • CACNY Job Preparation: Coaching by
experienced professionals in corporate busi-nesses.
• Internships: Office & Specialty Skills: Offering: On the job training to students in general office skills, critical research, public relations, special events and marketing.
• College Financial Aid Seminars & Schol-
arships (both with requirements and limita-tions). Speakers from colleges, lending institu-tions and counselors.
• CACNY Sports Project: Co-sponsorhip of Youth Cricket and Netball programs with NYC agencies
• CACNY Health & Nutrition Education Program.
• CACNY International Community Service Projects & Pen Pal Program
• Role Models of Distinction Scholarship Benefit Awards
“CACNY introduces youth to appropriate role models to influence positive goals and life decisions.,” says Jean Alexander, the CACNY executive director.. “This is done through insightful seminars, mentoring & counseling, leadership development and training, partici-pation in debates, special events, scholarships, special tours and interviews, as well as cor-porate, community and government intern-ships.”
In addition, CACNY sponsors educational visits to important institutions, including: The United Nations, City and State government offices, including the governor’s, mayor’s, City Council, government ofices in Albany and Washington, DC, media & corporate offices.
All efforts are conducted with the support and cooperation of other established, non-profit organizations and government offices and are free of cost to participants.
For more information, call: 718-625-1515 or Email: [emailprotected] & [emailprotected].
Youth Mentorship and Training
Page 35 • Caribbean Life • Feb. 22-28, 2013
MAR. 20 – APR. 1
SM
All Access Pre-show –
Ringling.com
Ticketmaster.com
Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. Tue. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon.
MAR. 20 MAR. 21
7:00 PM*
MAR. 22
7:00 PM* 7:00 PM* 7:00 PM* 7:00 PM*
MAR. 29
7:00 PM*
APR. 1
Experience the Ultimate Spring Break Destination!
For the First Time Ever at
KIDS’ TICKETS $12!Restrictions and additional fees may apply. No double discounts.
Feb.
22-
28, 2
013
• Car
ibbe
an L
ife •
Page
36
Desiline Victor received a standing ovation during President Barack
Obama’s State of the Union Address. Cheered and honored for being the old-est individual ever invited to witness and hear a presi-dent lay out his agenda for the future in front of a joint session of congress, Victor was also distinguished for her determined effort to vote.
Born in Haiti in 1910, Victor could also be an example to politicians hesi-tant to further legislation regarding immigration.
She gushed as a Hall full of Democrats, Repub-licans, conservatives, liber-als, and a myriad of politi-cally ambitious individuals applauded her determina-tion, endurance and spirit-ed dedication to preserving democracy.
President Obama distin-guished Victor’s example of Oct. 28, 2012, the first Sunday of early voting in Florida when she went to vote at her polling place
inside a local library. According to reports and
the president’s account, when she arrived at 10:00 a.m., she was told she would have to stand in line for approximately six hours in order to cast a vote.
Determined to vote, Vic-tor stood in line.
The centenarian was not deterred from her mission.
Reportedly, her bold stance encouraged some who were becoming weary, to stand with her through-out the long wait.
Finally, the eldest among them was able to vote and after casting her ballot emerged from the building wearing a “I Voted” sticker to confirm her deed.
Reportedly, the crowd of thousands of waiting voters erupted into applause.
Victor reportedly arrived
in the United States in 1989. A naturalized U.S. citizen and a retired farm work-er, Victor is now an indel-ible entry into U.S. history. She resides in North Miami and is allegedly known as “Granny” among the city’s Haitian community.
Youngest Oscar Nominee Marks Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month, First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed the youngest ever nominee for the best actress Acad-emy Award and 80 middle and high school students to take part in an interac-tive student workshop with the cast and crew of the film “Beasts of the South-ern Wild.”
The first lady greeted
Quvenzhané Wallis and members of the cast and crew of the film to share their experiences and answer questions from stu-dents.
The event took place on Feb. 13 in the State Din-ing Room, where the Presi-
dent’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH) Executive Direc-tor Rachel Goslins moder-ated a discussion about the film, its production, and the inspirational themes within it that students can apply to their own lives.
Wallis made history at age nine when she was named the very, youngest to ever receive a best actress nomination for an Acad-emy Award. Announced on Jan. 10 when she was dis-tinguished for her role in the film, the news explod-ed throughout the globe when it was revealed that the nomination was also a first for her gender, age and race.
Wallis captured the role when she was only five-years-old.
She said the reason she auditioned was “I just want-ed to try something.”
In order to get an oppor-tunity to act she was told to lie about her age.
But she said when asked she just could not tell that lie and gave the number five as her true age.
First-time director Benh Zeitlin cast her anyway.
The 85th Academy Awards will air live Feb. 24, on ABC-TV.
Catch You On The Inside!
Inside LifeBy Vinette K. Pryce
Desiline Victor, 102, of Miami is applauded by White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett, right, and others, during President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday Feb. 12, 2013.
AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin
Centenarian lauded at State of the Union Address
Page 37 • Caribbean Life • Feb. 22-28, 2013
FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT, GO TO CARIBBEANLIFENEWS.COM/ENTERTAINMENT
ENTERTAINMENT
By Tangerine ClarkeFive diverse, emerging
designers showed maturity in their various concepts, when they flooded the run-way with stunning looks at the Rogues Gallery Presents Fashion Week event recent-ly at the Hotel Pennsylva-nia, NYC. The collections were lavishly designed from leather, brocade, cotton, vel-vet, denim, Poly-Twill and printed fabric.
Designer Willie Hall is all about sophistication. After all, this designer has
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in associa-tion with Sal Abbatiello of Fever Records presents for the seventh year in a row – FOREVER FREESTYLE 7 – on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. To Latino teenagers in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, Freestyle, a hybrid of Hip Hop and disco, was known simply as “Our Music.”
This year’s concert will feature Freestyle artists that made this genre a world-wide sensation, including TKA/K7, Judy Torres, Sweet Sensation, George Lamond, Brenda K. Starr, The Cover Girls, Giggles, Soave, Mar-ibell, CNR Of Trilogy, Voyce and Shannon. The concert will also feature DJ Lucho and DJ 1ST Class, the come-dian Mark Viera and will be hosted by Speedy and Sal Abbatiello.
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is on the
campus of Lehman College/CUNY at 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, N.Y. 10468. Ticketscan be pur-chased by calling the Leh-man Center box office at 718-960-8833 (Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and beginning at 12 noon on the day of
By Coral KingTrinidad and Tobago’s world famous
Carnival is no stranger to celebrity visitors. This year’s edition of the fes-tival which took place on Feb. 11 and 12 was no exception.
Some noted American celebri-ties with an ample dose of curiosity to experience the music, color, gai-ety and splendor of the annual Trini extravaganza were quite noticeable
during the Carnival. Names such as Dulé Hill, Hollywood actor of Jamai-can parentage, who portrays Burton ‘Gus’ Guster on the USA Network’s popular television comedy-drama Psych and his compatriots and fellow actors Tatyana Ali, Vivica Fox, Damien Wayans, Darrin Henson, were among others who had a frollicking time in festivities which trumps Rio’s in many respects, especially as it relates to the
integration of all people.With very boyish excitement, Hill
was boasting to this reporter that “my whining skills are up” as he demon-strated his version of the “whine”, a local dance which places emphasis on the waist and the pelvic area, some-times with strong sexual overtones.
Like the other starlets, he enu-merated the various parties (fetes)
Glitz & Glamor, Music & Revelry
Continued on Page 38
Continued on Page 38
Continued on Page 38Corinne Monique.
Photo by Tangerine Clarke
TKA/K7, Brenda K. Starr and Judy Torres will be among the performers participating in the For-ever Freestyle 7 concert at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts.
It was all glitz and glamor for Masqueraders from the new band, Paparazzi Carnival, as they showcased their sections: Indecent Exposure, Entourage, Hot Hollywood, French Connection and Star Struck at Trini-dad and Tobago’s Carnival 2013. Photo by Carol King
Sweet Latin Sensations
Stunning designs at N.Y. Fashion Week
SHOWTIMESHOWTIME
Feb.
22-
28, 2
013
• Car
ibbe
an L
ife •
Page
38
the concert), or through online access at www.LehmanCenter.org. Lehman Center is accessi-ble by #4 or D train to Bedford Park Blvd. and is off the Saw Mill River Parkway and the Major Deegan Expressway.
TKA/K7 is a Latin-influenced Spanish Harlem hip-hop group that garnered success in the early ‘90s with their hit “Come Baby Come.” Other hits include “Maria” (1982), “One Way Love” (1987) and “You Are the One” (1989). Led by K7 (Louis “Kayel” Sharpe), the former lead vocal-ist of the Freestyle super-group TKA, TKA/K7 also features DJ Non-Stop, Prophet, Tre Duece and LOS.
Judy Torres, known as the “Queen of Freestyle,” was discov-ered at age 18 in her hometown of the Bronx and quickly became a star with such hits as “No Rea-son to Cry” (1986) and “Come Into My Arms” (1987) Her sec-ond album produced the hit sin-gle “I Love You for All Seasons.” Her most recent release is 2010’s MP3 album Stay.
Sweet Sensation, one of the
biggest groups in the Freestyle genre, were a Bronx trio whose original members were Betty “Dee” LeBron and sisters Mag-gie and Mari Fernandez. The ladies skyrocketed to fame with their 1986 club smash “Hooked On You,” which was rereleased in 1988 on their album Take It While It’s Hot that also includ-ed the hits “Victim of Love,” “Never Let You Go” and “Sin-cerely Yours.” In 1989, Mari left the group and was replaced by Sheila Vega.
George LaMond began sing-ing back-up for his cousin Joey Kid in the Bronx, teaming up later as Loose Touch. His solo debut was “Bad of the Heart” (1990) which earned him a deal with Columbia. The LP Bad of the Heart yielded two more free-style hits, “Without You” and “Look into My Eyes.”
Brenda K. Starr who was discovered by Harry Belafonte, became one of the biggest names in ‘80s Freestyle music scoring a #1 hit single with her Grammy-nominated song
dressed greats such as Diana Ross, Liz Taylor and Madonna. Her clas-sic color-blocking pieces, stunning floor light gown of sheer velvet, and three-piece outfits wowed the audience.
The classic denim look was revamped and accented with studs, eyelets and pearls to glam-our-up Diane Linton’s collection of tailored suits, while Sehar Peer-zada influence of traditional Afri-can, Asian, Native American and European all came together in a colorful and eclectic blend of sweeping wide-leg pant-suits, and dressed with hoodies, capes, and scarves. Her collections: Saharah, Urban Masala and Roc The Block were featured in the Dubai Times, Ebony and Pakistani Glamour magazines.
Brehon Williams’ is a best Up-and-Coming award-winner, and it showed in his chic mix of leopard skin fabric and solid colors. He unveiled colorful flirtatious little frocks; body hugging dresses with slits, floor-length skirts and color-blocking tops.
Pakistan-born Tarique Tabani for 7T7, garnered loud applause for
his fine men’s-wear line that con-sisted of 41 innovative and skill-fully crafted suits, cut from poly-twill, suede-cotton-striped fabric and corduroy.
Recognized as being among the top-20 emerging designers, Mikasa La Charles surely brought sexy back, with little mini dresses and skimpy shorts accessorized with knee-high stocks and garter stockings. The sewing instructor dressed up her models in floor-length gowns of velvet, snake-line fabric, tie-dye tights and tight-fitting leather pants.
he attended which are held as part of the pre-carnival activities. Hill, indicated that he attended “12 par-ties in five days: LIME, Brian Lara’s Fete, Soca Monarch, and INSOM-NIA to name a few.”
When asked how he was able to cope due to lack of sleep, he exclaimed that he had become an honorary Trini and that he had learnt the art of postponing sleep until after the “last lap,” which sig-nals the end of the annual bac-chanal.
One could understand why this “yankee”, as Americans are called in Trinidad and Tobago, honestly believed that he was a hot-blooded native of the twin-island republic. Many patrons marveled at his ener-gy and declared that he was actually ‘the life of the party.” At the popu-lar fete, “LIME” held at the Hyatt Regency hotel, he was on stage “wining” and dancing with local soca star, Faye Ann Lyons. This was only a mere three hours after he had landed at Piarco International Air-port from icy cold New York.
On Carnival Tuesday, the hon-orary Trinis were able to keep up with the sun and fast-paced music of sweet soca, a deriva-
tive of calypso music, which were both created in Trinidad. They were part of several bands of mas-queraders, including the new mas band, Paparazzi. Paparazzi Carni-val’s C2K13 collection highlighted consumers’ obsession with glitz
and glamour.Tatiana Ali, whose father hails
from Trinidad, was very emotional when she indicated that her dad always spoke of soca legend Super Blue, who after a hiatus of 13 years had returned to rule the Soca Kingdom, despite the rise of pretenders to his throne such as soca star Machel Montano. On television during the Soca Mon-arch competition, she was able to sing, very well, some lines from Super Blue’s runaway hit, “Fan-
tastic Friday,” which earned him a tie for first place with Montano. The veteran entertainer went on to
take the road march title, for the “most popular song” played on the Carnival days.
Continued from page 37
Continued from page 37 Continued from page 37
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
TOP 10 ALBUMS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Two Lanes Of FreedomTim McGraw
All That EchoesJosh Groban
Believe: AcousticJustin Bieber
The HeistMacklemore & Ryan Lewis
Some Nightsfun.
Release The PanicRed
The Afterman: DescensionCoheed And Cambria
BabelMumford & Sons
The LumineersThe Lumineers
Pitch PerfectSoundtrack
Locked Out Of HeavenBruno Mars
I Knew You Were TroubleTaylor Swift
Don’t You Worry ChildSwedish House Mafia Feat. John Martin
Thrift ShopMacklemore & Ryan Lewis...
Ho HeyThe Lumineers
Scream & Shoutwill.i.am Feat. Britney Spears
TryP!nk
Beauty And A BeatJustin Bieber Feat. Nicki Minaj
DaylightMaroon 5
Suit & TieJustin Timberlake Feat. Jay-Z
TOP 10 SINGLES
Hollywood actor of Jamaican parentage, Dule Hill (r) was “The life of the party” as he and his brother Bert get dirty during J’ouvert for Trinidad & Tobago’s Carnival. Photo by Coral King
Willie Hall Design. Photo by
Tangerine Clarke
Forever FreestyleFashion
J’ouvert in T&T
When asked how he was able to cope due
to lack of sleep, he exclaimed that he had become an honorary
Trini and that he had learnt the art of
postponing sleep until after the “last lap.”
Page 39 • Caribbean Life • Feb. 22-28, 2013
11 Flowers (Unrated) Coming-of-age drama, set in rural China in the Seventies, revolving around a mischie-vous, 11-year-old boy (Wen-qing Liu) whose fate becomes intertwined with that of a murder suspect (Zizi Wang) he finds hiding from police along a riverbank. With Ni Yan, Ni Yen and Jinchun Wang. (In Mandarin with subtitles)
Bless Me, Ultima (PG-13 for violence and sexual ref-erences) Screen adaptation of Rudolfo Anaya’s haunting novel, set in New Mexico dur-ing World War II, about a mysterious medicine woman (Miriam Colon) who teach-es a six-year-old boy (Luke Ganalon) about the spirit world and about the battle between good and evil brew-ing in their tiny town. Sup-porting cast includes Benito Martinez, Dolores Heredia and Castulo Guerra.
Inescapable (Unrated) Abduction drama, set in Syria, about a Canadian immigrant (Alexander Sid-diq) who returns to Damas-cus for the first time in a quarter century to search for his suddenly-missing daugh-ter (Jay Anstey). With Joshua Jackson, Marisa Tomei and
Oded Fehr. (In English and Arabic with subtitles)
Kai Po Che! (Unrated) Disney-produced, Bollywood adaptation of “The 3 Mistakes of My Life,” Chetan Bhagat’s best-selling novel, set in Ahmedabad at the turn of the millennium, about three BFFs (Amit Sadh, Raj Kumar Yadav and Sushant Singh Rajput) who start a busi-ness with the hope of finding fame and fortune. Featuring Amrita Puri. (In Hindi with subtitles)
One Life (Unrated) Ambi-tious eco-documentary, narrated by Daniel Craig, examining the life cycles of a menagerie of animals all over the planet.
Red Flag (Unrated) Alex Karpovsky wrote, directed and stars in this road comedy about a fledgling filmmaker who embarks on a promo-tional tour of his latest film with a reluctant pal (Onur Tukel) after being dumped by his marriage-minded, longtime girlfriend (Caro-
line White). With Dustin Guy Defa, Keith Poulson and Jen-nifer Prediger.
Rubberneck (Unrated) Alex Karpovsky wrote, directed and stars in this stalker thrill-er as a scientist who becomes increasingly infatuated with a co-worker (Jaime Ray New-man) after they share a one-night stand, despite the fact that she’s clearly no longer interested. With Dennis Star-oselsky, Amanda Good Hen-nessey and Andrew Horow-itz.
BIG BUDGET FILMS Dark Skies (PG-13 for vio-
lence, sexuality, drug use and pervasive terror) Haunted house horror flick about a happy family (Keri Russell, Josh Hamilton, Dakota Goyo and Kadan Rockett) whose serene, suburban home life is irreversibly affected by the arrival of a deadly, demonic force. Co-starring J.K. Sim-mons, L.J. Benet and Annie Thurman.
By Kam WilliamsSylvester Stallone is the only
movie star to be #1 at the box-office in five straight decades, a record stretching from “Rocky in the Seventies” through last sum-mer’s action hit “The Expenda-bles 2.” And judging by “Bullet to the Head,” the gracefully-aging matinee idol need not retire to a rocking chair any time soon.
This riveting revenge thriller was directed by the legendary Walter Hill who, back in 1982, brilliantly cast Eddie Murphy in his big screen debut opposite Nick
Nolte in” 48 Hours.” Here, his inspired pairing of Stallone and relative-newcomer Sung Kang as unlikely-buddies proves to be equally entertaining.
Based on Alexis Nolent’s graph-ic novel of the same name, “Bul-let to the Head” revolves around two tough guys from opposite sides of the law who grudgingly team up to settle a score with a common adversary. Jimmy Bobo (Stallone) is a hit man operating in New Orleans whose protégé (Jon Seda) has just been gutted in a bar by a goon with a Bowie knife (Jason Momoa), while. Tay-lor Kwon (Kang) is a cop from Washington, DC in town to inves-tigate the murder of his partner (Holt McCallany).
As it turns out, both slayings were ordered by Morel (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) an ambitious mobster who will stop at noth-ing in his quest for control of the Crescent City’s crime rack-ets. Because so many corrupt
police and politicians are already in cahoots with Morel, double-crossed Detective Kwon almost ends-up dead when he tries to enlist the assistance of the local authorities in solving his pal’s
slaying. That betrayal leads him to
reluctantly forge an unholy alli-ance with Jimmy. Together, they proceed to embark on a bloody rampage, dispensing a brutal
brand of vigilante justice to the henchmen running interference for the ruthless Morel. Besides creating major mayhem, however, the two share many moments of levity during disagreements over about what weapons and tactics to employ.
Streetwise Jimmy repeatedly relies on his instincts and brute force, shooting first and asking questions never, an approach which grates on tech-savvy Kwon dependent on his cell phone and the internet. Kwon also finds time to develop a romantic inter-est in Jimmy’s estranged daugh-ter (Sarah Shahi), an attractive tattoo artist with a parlor in a seedy neighborhood.
Still, make no mistake, this action-oriented affair is all about exacting vengeance and escalat-ing body counts, and it won’t disappoint diehard Stallone fans in that regard. Vintage Sly in his best outing since “Cop Land!”
“Bullet to the Head”Excellent (4 stars)Rated R for profanity, nudity, drug use, graphicviolence and bloodyimages Running time: 91 minutesDistributor: Warner Brothers
Go to www.Caribbeanlifenews.com for the latest in Caribbean news, entertainment, sports, business, viewpoints and more.
Kam’s KapsulesBy Kam Williams
Sarah Shahi and Sylvester Stallone star in “Bullet to the Head.”
Independent & Foreign Films
Cop and hit man on revenge-fueled rampage
Feb.
22-
28, 2
013
• Car
ibbe
an L
ife •
Page
40
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23TAX PREP: Ridgewood Savings Bank announced today that it will again be host-ing ARIVA’s free Tax Preparation Days at four convenient Bronx locations. Tax Prep will be held at Allerton Avenue branch – 711 Allerton Avenue; (718) 882-2220 between 9:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Bronx residents are eligible for free tax filing if they are single with no dependents and earn less than $25,000 or file with depend-ents and earn less than $50,000. Since space is limited, qualifying taxpayers must call the branch that is hosting the session in advance to schedule an appointment.
I SPY HUNT: Come join us for Holiday Express from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Holiday Express puts magnificent model trains, train stations and sheds, bridges and tunnels, car-ousels and Ferris wheels—all populated with toy figurines in colorful nineteenth-century dress—on display at the New-York Historical Society! But you can discover more than meets the eye! Spot the intricate details in these amazing model train scenes made by the Mär-klin model train company. New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West between West 76th and West 77th Streets.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24MACY’S STORY TIME: Join us for the read-ing of “The Purim Surprise” by Lesley Simp-son. Naomi just moved into a new apartment in the city and is feeling grumpy. She wonders why her mother wants to celebrate Purim with complete strangers and is worried that her mother forgot her seventh birthday. But she’s in for a surprise—join us to find out what hap-pens! Recommended for ages 4-7 years. New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West between West 76th and West 77th Streets.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25PERSONAL FINANCE: Learn how to manage your finances, maintain good credit and make the most of your budget in this free five-week course. Free savings accounts and one-on-one sessions also available to graduates. Classes begin from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Neighbor-hood Housing Services of East Flatbush, 2806 Church Ave.(between Nostrand & Rogers Aves.) To register call, 718.469.4679, first come first served. NHS is a not for profit housing organi-zation. www.nhsnyc.org.
SATURDAY, MARCH 2TAX PREP: Ridgewood Savings Bank announced recently that it will again be host-ing ARIVA’s free Tax Preparation Days at four convenient Bronx locations. Tax Prep will be held at Soundview branch – 1626 Bruckner Boulevard; (718) 589-1323 from 9:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Bronx residents are eligible for free tax filing if they are single with no dependents and earn less than $25,000 or file with depend-ents and earn less than $50,000. Since space is limited, qualifying taxpayers must call the branch that is hosting the session in advance
to schedule an appointment.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MARCH 2 & 3DANCE: Dancewave is proud to announce the return of the “Kids Cafe Festival Goes to College” at the Kumble Theater of Perform-ing Arts at Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus. “Kids Cafe Festival Goes to College” is designed to provide a much needed service to the dance community by introducing interested high school students to college dance options and bringing new dancers into the dance field. The college theme is a twist on Dancewave’s annual “Kids Cafe Festival,” a popular community event now in its 19th year that invites high school dancers from all over New York City. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 with valid student ID, $12 kids under 12 yrs., group rates available. To purchase tickets: (718) 488-1624, www.kumbletheater.org. Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus, Kumble Theater of Performing Arts. Flatbush Avenue between DeKalb Avenue and Willoughby Street, Brook-lyn.
ONGOINGIMMIGRATION SERVICES: Free immigra-tion services. Wednesdays 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 67 Hanson Place, Office of Coucil Member
James. Call (718) 260-9191.
UNTIL MARCH 9TIMEHRI TRANSITIONS: Expanding Con-cepts in Guyana Art. The artist will include Damali Abrams, Carl Anderson, Dudley Charles, Victor Davson, Marlon Forrester, Gre-gory A. Henry, Saddiq Khan, Donald Locke, Andrew Lygt, Bernadette Persaud, Keisha Scarville, and Arlington Weithers. The curator will be Carl E. Hazelwood. The gallery is open Wednesday-Saturday from 11:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Wilner Jennings Gallery at Kenkeleba 219 East Second Ave. B, New York, New York 10009, (212)674-3939. Admission is free.
DONATIONS: St. Robert Bellarmine Church is joining efforts with the Dioceses of Trenton to bring relief to victims in the hardest hit areas. The church has organized a sorting sub station in the parish and will be delivering donations to various locations shortly. The church is seeking donations of cardboard shipping boxes for packing or rubber bins for storage for victims. Dona-tions are tax deductible and the church will provide you with a receipt upon request. Feel free to contact St. Robert Bellarmine Church at any time Attn: SRB Hurricane Relief Effort, 61 Georgia Rd., Freehold, NJ 07728
or [emailprotected], Pam Stengel (732) 580-0075, Linda Altini (917) 578-4852. Phone: (732) 462-7429 or Fax: (732) 409-3496.
QUEENS SICKLE CELL: The Queens Sickle Cell Advocacy Network, 207-08 Hollis Ave., Queens Village, N.Y., presents a Parent to Parent Support Group meeting every first Monday of every month, 7:00 p.m. For direc-tions and registration, call (718) 712-0873 or email [emailprotected].
FAIRWAY MARKET SHUTTLE: Fairway Market is now offering a free group shuttle bus to its Red Hook, Brooklyn store at 480-500 Van Brunt St., Mondays thru Wednes-days from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. For pick-up reservations for groups of 10 or more, within a five-mile radius of the store, call Viola Williams or Marcy Rosenblum at (347) 750-1251. There will also be pickups on Wednes-days at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at 589 Prospect Ave., between 11 and 10 avenues. All seniors get a five percent discount in the store. Each group will have an hour and a half to shop and/or enjoy a bite to eat in the picturesque cafe by the waterfront.
FARMERS MARKET: Seeds in the Middle is sponsoring The Crown Heights Farmers Market offering fresh fruits and vegetables, including calaloo and Caribbean favorites and accepting EBT, WIC, Snap, FMNP, Health Bucks, and Fresh Connect. The mar-ket will be operating every Thursday from 12 noon to 7:00 p.m. at Hamilton Metz Park at Albany and Lefferts avenues, Brooklyn. For more information, visit www.seedsinthemid-dle.org.
COMPUTER TRAINING: Mount Carmel Worship and Outreach Center is holding adult and children computer training pro-grams, 10:30 a.m 12:30 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Call (917) 609-0909 for registration details.
REVERSE MORTGAGE COUNSELING: Are you a senior homeowner struggling to make ends meet? A reverse mortgage may be an answer. NHS can help determine if this is the best option for you. All programs discussed are backed by the federal govern-ment. For information, call (718) 469-4679.
FORECLOSURE SERVICES: Are you behind in your mortgage or seeking a modi-fication? The Flatbush Development Vcorp, NHS of East Flatbush and the Center for N.Y.C. Neighborhoods are offering free serv-ices and assistance. Referrals for free legal assistance are also available. To schedule an appointment, call (718) 469-4679.
HOME IMPROVEMENT: Did your roof col-lapse? Does your brolier need replacement? Do you need major repairs done but lack the finances? NHS of East Flatbush can assist you. For information on home improvement programs, call (718)469-4679.
Compiled by Natalie Y. Henry
SUN KULCHACOMMUNITY EVENTS
FARMERS MARKET: Seeds in the Mid-dle is sponsoring The Crown Heights Farmers Market offering fresh fruits and vegetables, including calaloo and Carib-bean favorites and accepting EBT,WIC, Snap, FMNP, Health Bucks, and Fresh Connect. The market will be operating every Thursday from 12 noon to 7:00 p.m. at Hamilton Metz Park at Albany and Lef-ferts avenues, Brooklyn. For more infor-mation, visit www.seedsinthemiddle.org.
FORECLOSURE SERVICES: Are you behind in your mortgage or seeking a modification? The Flatbush Develop-ment Vcorp, NHS of East Flatbush and the Center for N.Y.C. Neighborhoods are offering free services and assistance. Referrals for free legal assistance are also available. To schedule an appointment, call (718) 469-4679.
IMMIGRATION SERVICES: Free immi-gration services. Wednesdays 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 67 Hanson Place, Office of Coucil Member James. Call (718) 260-9191.
Page 41 • Caribbean Life • Feb. 22-28, 2013
Energy creation. Recycling programs. Closed-loop solutions.
Sheepshead Bay High School Campus*
Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science IIICharter High School for the Humanities III
3000 Avenue XBrooklyn, NY 11235
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 3, 2013
SUMMER 2013*Location pending Panel for Education Policy vote
www.newvisions.org/charter/apply646.470.0375
APPLY NOW!
IMMIGRATION
REMOVAL/DEPORTATION – IMMIGRATION COURT GREEN CARD PETITIONS for Family, Fiancés
ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS, CITIZENSHIP, INTERVIEWS
ARE YOU AN ABUSED SPOUSE?Is your spouse refusing to file for you? Refusing to attend the interview?
Abusing or has abused you? We may be able to help you get your Green Card
DIVORCE – Uncontested REAL ESTATE - Contracts and Closings
WILLS
Law Offices of
Sandra Robinson Kerr728 Chauncey Street
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(347) 673-2644(By Appointment Only)
gS
Feb.
22-
28, 2
013
• Car
ibbe
an L
ife •
Page
42
DEBT PROBLEMS?Get a Fresh Start!
Bankruptcy Law Center New York(718) 625-1888
Stop foreclosure & keep your home!
Clover Barrett & Associates, P.C.
FREE ConsultationServing the Caribbean Community
for Over 25 Years
Work of calypso great, Maestro, to be reviewed
Calypso will be the focus of the next Trinidad & Toba-go Folk Arts Institute forum at Medgar Evers College, when a panel discussion explores the phenomenal work and legacy of the late Maestro, 35 years after his death. The event, another in the series of collabora-tions between the Folk Arts Institute and the Col-lege’s School of Professional and Community Develop-ment, will be held Thursday evening, Feb. 28 in the Mary Pinkett Lecture Hall, 1637 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn on the Medgar Evers campus.
Scheduled as panelists are individuals known to be conversant with the calypso culture generally and familiar with Maestro’s life and work. They include: Rawlston Charles, veteran producer of calypso-soca recordings, who produced and distributed Maestro’s music; Frankie McIntosh, well-known arranger of calypso-soca music; and Kenrick Mead, former music producer.
Les Slater, chair of the Folk Arts Institute, said: “Although it was a relatively short span of years that he was in the arena, Maestro’s contribution was so extraor-dinarily impressive, it left connoisseurs of the art form awe-struck. Because so much exceptional material emanated from him before
what was a most untimely exit, the need for serious examination of his work is even more compelling.”
It was in August 1977 that Maestro, born Cecil Hume, came to his demise in an auto accident in Trini-dad. His death came on the eve of a scheduled trip to perform in New York and it was in the latter stages of a standout year in which he had scored with a number of memorable composi-tions including “Rampage,” ”Melee,” “Bionic Man” and “Gold,” his tribute to Trini-dadian Hasely Crawford’s 100-meter victory in the 1976 Montreal Olympics. The eeriness of his “Bionic Man” composition, in which he related having died in an auto crash and being sci-
entifically given a rebirth, has not ceased to bedevil calypso fans over the years since his passing.
Maestro’s 1976 album, laden with gems, is con-sidered by the cognoscenti one of the greatest calyp-so albums ever. The hits included “Fiery,” “Boom Bam,” “Mountain Dew Gang,” “Champion of the Road” and “Some Came Running.” Among signature selections he unleashed ear-lier were “Black Identity” and “Mr. Trinidad.”
Two of Maestro’s hits have been recycled and per-formed by modern-day soca artists. A version of “Fiery” was released by Bunji Garlin in 2008. For the 2013 Trini-dad Carnival, “Gold” has made a reappearance, per-formed by an eclectic group including Machel Montano, Rikki Jai, Karene Asche and Dwayne O’Connor and with lyrics modified to sing the praises of Trinidadian javelin gold medalist at the 2012 London Olympics, Keshorn Walcott and other past Trinidad and Tobago winners and champions of international renown.
The Feb. 28 panel dis-cussion commences at 7:00 p.m. It is open to the pub-lic and admission is free. For further information the contact numbers are: 718-252-6161 and 718-804-8815.
Maestro.
Page 43 • Caribbean Life • Feb. 22-28, 2013
Painless Laser TreatmentIf you are afraid, come to St. Marks Painless Dentistry. Say good-bye to painful needles and annoying drills.We are the fi rst in the area to use a dental laser that, in most cases, eliminates the use of drills and needles. Amazing equipment and state-of-the-art methods will make your next dental visit enjoyable and stress free.
IV SedationsAre you scared? No problem. Don’t be. We will help you! At St. marks Painless Dental, you have a unique opportunity to be “asleep” during any kind of treatment: fi llings, root canals or even the most extensive oral surgeries. Discover a whole new world of comfortable and painless dentistry, where we make it our fi rst priority to eliminate your fears. Pediatric dentistry under sedation and laughing gas is also available.
Gum TreatmentWe provide all kinds of perio (gum) treatment. We do all possible treatment from simple prophylaxis to advanced gum and bone surgery.
Cosmetic Dentistry• White fi llings at no extra cost • Laser Bleaching (takes only one hour) • Bad breath treatment
Orthodontic Treatment & Invisalign Straighten out your smile! We do clear and metal braces for adults and children. We combine the best achievements of European and American orthodontics to eliminate unnecessary extractions. We also do Invisalign treatment.
Dental Laboratory on Premises New dentures within 48 hours. Repair your old dentures while you wait.
Implants • TMJ Treatment (Jaw Joint) • Bridges • Root Canals
Healthy Gums And Teeth For A Lifetime!Gentle And Effective Treatment!
St. Marks Painless Dental
A Staff That Cares, Doctors Who Truly Listen
And Treat With Love!
FREEINITIAL CONSULTATION
Do Not Hesitate To Visit St. Marks Painless Dental
St. Marks Painless Dental907 St. Marks Ave.
Bet. Albany & Kingston Aves.OPEN 7 DAYS
718-778-3283
Serving the Community with Dignity
1 9 2 2 U t i c a A v e • B r o o k l y n , N Y 1 1 2 3 4Te l : ( 7 1 8 ) 4 4 4 - 1 8 1 8 • F a x : ( 7 1 8 ) 4 5 1 - 0 9 1 0W W W . C A R I B E F U N E R A L . C O M
• We have one of the Largest Chapels in the New York City area.
• We provide Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services.
• We offer great pricing and you can depend on our professionalism
• Valet Parking Available
F U N E R A L H O M E
Clear Healthy Skin isn’t it time you call?Medical Services we accept:GHI, HIP, 1199, AETNA, CIGNA, UNITED, OXFORD, HORIZON, HEALTHNET, MEDICARE, BLUE CROSS, MAGNACARE, AMERICHOICE, ELDERPLAN
Cosmetic Services Botox, Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, Sculptra, Laser Hair Removal, Laser Tattoo Removal, Laser Vein Removal, Torn Earlobe Repair, Keloid Surgery…
Coolsculpting Trim Fat, No Needles, No Downtime
254 Prospect Park West Park Slope
136 West 17th Street NYC
Javier Zelaya, MDVerna Broughton, PA 718.832.3313
Feb.
22-
28, 2
013
• Car
ibbe
an L
ife •
Page
44
By Vinette K. PryceFebruary conjures a
mixed-bag of offerings. The shortest month of the calen-dar is Black History Month here and in many countries which adopted the Carter G. Woodson tradition. Howev-er, in Jamaica February is regarded as Reggae Month.
There, a wide variety of cultural activities herald the global reach of Jamaica’s home-grown music style known as reggae. The theme this year – “Growing up Black under the green and gold” galvanizes solidarity within the cultural fraternity and the total community.
The first day provided an opportunity to reflect on the birth and life of Denis Brown, the revered Crown Prince of Reggae.
Five days later, Rob-ert Nesta Marley received accolades and international platitudes for taking reggae music to the pinnacle of suc-
cess. Born Feb. 6, 1945, the king of the genre is annu-ally celebrated with music, dance, prose, poetry and commentary that probably would have made him blush. In Jamaica, a birthday trib-ute was held at 56 Hope Road where the legend resided and recorded.
Four generations of Mar-ley offspring attended.
Rita his widow who resides in Ghana, Africa did not attend. She was report-edly there on the continent where the 57th anniversary of independence will be cel-ebrated next month.
Had he lived, Marley would have been 68 years old on Feb. 6.
Four days after the anni-versary date, the 55th annu-al Grammy awards served up a prime-time tribute dedi-cated to the acclaimed first Caribbean superstar.
Although critically denounced as tepid and
somewhat inadequate, per-formances from Barbadian Rihanna, England’s Sting, Hawaii’s Bruno Mars and Marley’s eldest and youngest sons -- Ziggy and Damian -- reprised his “Could You Be loved” recording to a new generation and perhaps new audiences.
Promoted throughout the music awards by host LL Cool J, the all-star trib-ute to the reggae legend started with Mars perform-ing his own song “Locked Out of Heaven.” Bearing no lyrical or musical affiliation to the genre, his appear-ance claimed a presence that could only represent the diversity and inclusive-ness engendered by Marley’s music.
Later during the trib-ute, fans relied on Sting to inject the hard-driving beat that defines the music. But like Mars, the former leader of Britain’s Police rendered
his own “Walking On The Moon.”
Since his May 11, 1981 passing, Marley’s mes-sage and music presum-ably willed to seven of his children has earned as many nominations to each and reaped more than a dozen Grammy victories. Although neither Kymani nor Julian have been nomi-
nated for Grammy honors, neither have stood in the winners’ circle. Stephen heads the high-scoring family with six; Ziggy four, Cedella and Sharon, three, and Damian, two.
Along with matriarch Rita, a family tribute might have delivered a more hom*ogenous and fitting tribute to the monarch.
That Jimmy Cliff won the solitary category devoted to the genre could also have enhanced the controversial effort.
His “Rebirth” won him a second gramophone and shut out the hopes of four worthy Jamaican contend-ers -- Sly & Robbie, Toots & The Maytals, The Wailers and Sean Paul.
Sting, Ziggy Marley, Bruno Mars, Rihanna,Damian Marley,55th annual Grammy Awards,Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, Los Angeles Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP
Black History Month is also Reggae Month
4601 Avenue N (at E. 46 St.) • 1 Block off of Flatbush Ave.
McManus
FUNERAL HOME
On Site Parking • Large Chapels & Lobby • Worldwide Shipping
718-377-5200 • www.mcmanusfh.com
OUR SUMMER 2012 INTERIOR RENOVATION IS COMPLETE
Before choosing a funeral homeWe invite you to visit our newly decorated chapels
And compare our affordable pricing and dedicated service
Call Today to Schedule a Convenient Appointment
We call our office State-of-the-Art Dentistry because we keep
our technology and techniques up-to-date to provide you the best experience possible. We accommodate families of all ages with strict
sterilization techniques.
718.339.7878
Your smile is our priority.
We call our office State-
experience possible.
YYour smile is our priorour smile is our priorYour smile is our priorYYour smile is our priorY
PROVIDING QUALITY, AFFORDABLE CARE
JOSEPH LICHTER, D.D.S.1420 Ave. P • Second Floor • Brooklyn, NY 11229
Between East 14th and 15thMon. & Wed. 8am–6pm • Tues. 9am–8pm • Thurs. 8am–8pm • Fri. 8am–2pm • Alternating Sun. 9am–3pm
Cosmetic dentistry / extreme • makeovers Pain-free treatment • Implants • Needle-free drilling • Laser diagnosis • Velscope, for early detection • of oral cancer Digital intraoral• photography
Digital, low-radiation x-rays• Soft tissue laser for • recontouring gum tissueZoom! in-offi ce whitening • for safe, immediate results Diagnodent, a noninvasive • diode laser that can detect decay while it’s still smallTMJ & endodontic therapy •
Page 45 • Caribbean Life • Feb. 22-28, 2013ATTORNEY
ACCIDENT VICTIMS
Home, Office or Hospital Visits Available
PERSONAL INJURYA
2352 80th St., Brooklyn, NY 11214
Tel: 718-996-5600 Fax: 718-996-5800
Se habla español
PREMIUM #2 FUELFULL SERVICEPROMPT DELIVERYVOLUME DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
C.O.D.
718–647–1400
SUPER DISCOUNT HEATING OIL
EMAIL: [emailprotected]
Got Oil?
$20 OFF
$20 OFF
$20 OFF
1 per delivery 1 per delivery 1 per delivery
718–647–1400 718–647–1400 718–647–1400
Give Us A Call
WE WILL BEAT ANY CURRENTLY
ADVERTISED PRICEABSOLUTE
LOWEST PRICES!
Milford Tile Inc.HOURS
Come in and see our beautiful wall and floor tiles on display
950 GLENMORE AVE. BROOKLYN(Bet. Crystal St. & Fountain Ave.)
Call for Directions
718–277–6913
Ask for Nino or Joe
THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS
Our PricesWill NOT
Be Undersold!
7Delivery Available
FREESponge & TrowelWith Purchase Over $100
With coupon only.
12x24 & 12x12DAL TILES
$125
8x12WALL TILE
79¢
14x14FLOOR TILES
79¢
12x12PORCELAIN TILES
89¢
Feb.
22-
28, 2
013
• Car
ibbe
an L
ife •
Page
46
THEME: OSCARSACROSS1. *The knight on the Oscar statuette holds one6. *Possible best director9. Sound of passing bullet?13. Taekwondo country14. ___ of Good Feelings15. Twofold16. Relating to Quechuan people17. Energy unit18. To set someone free19. Bruce Wayne’s Batman, e.g.21. *Historical drama and Oscar nomi-nee23. Feline cry24. Secretary, e.g.25. a.k.a. American Gas Association28. Cleanse30. Gather, as in courage, e.g.35. Make fun of37. Lord’s worker39. *Controversial speech-making director (2003)40. Aware of41. They itch43. *Singing nominee44. Apartments, e.g.46. Bank claim47. “____ in full”48. Petered out50. Put in the hold
52. Grazing land53. *Vanity Fair holds a big one on Oscar night55. ___ sheet57. *Western director nominee61. *”Cloud _____,” snubbed by the Academy63. Justin Timberlake’s “_____ the End of Time”64. Under the weather66. 1.75 pints69. “Time is money,” e.g.70. Adam and Eve used its leaves for covering71. Silly and insignificant72. Comedy Central’s “____.O”73. Drug approver74. Throat infection
DOWN1. Often used with “bum”2. *Got an Oscar3. Shamu, e.g.4. King’s domain5. *President portrayer6. *Ang and Spike, e.g.7. Get it wrong8. Bald symbol9. Dietary mineral10. Division word11. Nervous biter’s victim12. Hidden valley
15. Hogwash20. Flooded22. Any doctrine24. Ascetic Muslim monk25. *Love26. Going to27. *Cooper and Lawrence ___ __ “Silver Linings Playbook”29. Wedding cover31. Daytime TV offering32. Relating to tone33. Bert’s roommate34. High-pitched36. Japanese string instrument38. Three of these in a yard42. Horse or pig sound45. Difficult to detect by the mind49. ___ chi51. *Youngest ever nominee54. Sense an odor56. Colorful spread57. African tea58. Backward arrow command59. Greek H’s60. Not far distant in time, space or degree61. Aquatic plant62. *Like most in attendance at the Oscars65. Manhole cover67. WSW opposite68. One in a set
Personal Injury:
Employment Discrimination:
Civil Rights:
Contact Us At:
IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED
DISCRIMINATED AGAINST OR FALSELY ARRESTED
Come see us at the Law Office of Vincent I. Eke-Nweke, P.C.
WE CAN HELP YOU!!
PATIENTS’CHOICE
RATED & AWARDED BY PATIENTS
SM
UROLOGY
NewNew
Page 47 • Caribbean Life • Feb. 22-28, 2013
PrimaryHealth Care Center, LLC718-253-WELL (9355) 718-434-0711
Diagnositc and Treatment Center NYS Article 28 Facility
DERMATOLOGY Full Spectrum Skincare for Adults and Children
-
Feb.
22-
28, 2
013
• Car
ibbe
an L
ife •
Page
48
KingsNissan.com
2758 Coney Island Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11235
718-934-3300
KINGSNISSANKingsInfiniti.com
20 Neptune Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11235718-646-3331
Tax, tags & MV fees additional. *Certification available on select models. NYC DCA #0414427, NYS DMV #7048732/ 7104527. Offer expires 7 days after publication.Tax, tags & MV fees additional. *Certification available on select models. NYC DCA #0671140, NYS DMV #7015016. Offer expires 7 days after publication.
KINGS AUTOGROUP.comJust a Sample of Our Large Inventory of Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles!
2009 NissanSentra FE+ ....................$11,995Stk #9917, auto, all power, CD/MP3, 24,478 mi.2010 NissanVersa Hatchback ..........$11,995Stk #9918, 4 cyl, auto, all power, cd, tilt, cruise, 31,633 mi.2012 Nissan Versa ..............................$12,995Stk #9982, auto, all power, tilt, cruise, 40,312 mi.2009 NissanAltima 2.5s......................$12,995Stk #9925, auto, all power, am/fm w/CD, 30,601 mi.2012 NissanAltima 2.5S ....................$15,995Stk #9912, 4 cyl, auto, all power, cd, tilt, cruise, 35,726 mi.2010 NissanRogue SL........................$15,995Stk #0402, 4 cyl, auto, all power, cd, tilt, cruise, moonroof, 14,157 mi. 2009 Nissan Murano S........................$16,995Stk #9690, auto, all power, 45,272 mi.
2009 Nissan Maxima S........................$17,995Stk #U4220, auto, V6, all power, lthr int., alum whls, 23,132 mi.2010 NissanMaxima SV ....................$18,995Stk #9816, auto, V6, CD/MP3, lthr int., alum whls, htd wheel/seats, rear camera, Bluetooth, 28,009 mi.2010 NissanPathfinder SE 4X4 ........$19,995Stk #9920, auto, CD/MP3, 3rd row, r/camera, Bluetooth, 44,561 mi.2013 Nissan Altima SV........................$20,995Stk #J0845, 4 cyl, auto, all power, alloys, Bluetooth, rear camera, remote start, 3019 mi.2009 NissanMurano SL......................$23,995Stk #9956, V6, auto, full power, cd, leather, Bluetooth, rear camera, panoramic roof, 27,171 mi.2011 NissanMaxima SV ....................$21,995Stk #9742, auto, V6, CD/MP3, lthr int., alum whls, htd wheel/seats, rear camera, Bluetooth, 22,771 mi.2011 NissanPathfinder LE ................$27,995Stk #4664, 4 cyl, auto, full power, sunroof, satellite, leather, navi, Bluetooth, 3rd row, Bose, 7memory seats, 21,729 mi.
2008 InfinitiG35X AWD......................$18,995Stk# U4317, auto, V6, s/roof, lthr int., alloys, 35,160 mi.
2009 InfinitiG37X AWD......................$19,995Stk# U4287, V6, CD, s/roof, 32,244 mi.
2007 InfinitiM35X AWD ....................$20,995Stk #U4882, 6 cyl., auto, all power, navigation, sunrf, Bluetooth, 434,493 mi.
2010 InfinitiG37X AWD......................$23,495Stk #U4480, 6 cyl., auto, all power, moonrf, 26,897 mi.
2010 InfinitiM35X AWD ....................$29,995Stk# U4492, auto, sun roof, leather, rear camera, navigation, 29,963 mi.
2010 InfinitiQX56 AWD......................$33,995Stk #U4493, 8 cyl., auto, all power, ion, 56,450 mi.
2007 MazdaCX7 AWD ............................$9995Stk #9971, 4 cyl., auto, all power, cd, moonrf, leather, navigation, 52,497 mi.2010 HondaCR-V LX AWD ................$14,995Stk #3759, 4 cyl, auto, all power, cd, alloys, 36,826 mi.2011 HondaPilot LX ..........................$20,995SStk #U4496, 6 cyl., auto, all power, cd, 31,486 mi.2011 HondaPilot EX-L ......................$25,995Stk #U4495, V6, auto, all power, cd, moonrf, leather, Bluetooth, 41,395 mi.2010 AcuraMDX AWD ......................$28,995Stk #U4494, 6 cyl., auto, all power, moonrf, DVD, navigation, Bluetooth, rear camera, leather, 3rdrow seat, 33,867 mi.
KINGS INFINITI
* *
WE’REHERE TO
Rosalie Hall Maternity Services provides vital, practical resources to pregnant and parenting women and their families, including free parenting classes, access to pre- and post-natal care, safe new cribs with mattresses, training in good nutrition, layettes, baby diapers and formula, parenting options counseling, and peer-to-peer support groups. All of our services are expressly designed to offer compassionate care and support to pregnant and parenting women. www.cgshb.org • 800.592.4357
ROSALIE HALLM A T E R N I T Y S E R V I C E S
Page 49 • Caribbean Life • Feb. 22-28, 2013
FOR MORE SPORTS, GO TO CARIBBEANLIFENEWS.COM/SPORTS
SPORTS
By Azad AliWest Indies Captain Darren Sammy and
Trinidad and Tobago fast bowler were two of five Caribbean players purchased by Indian Premier League clubs recently at their auc-tion for cricket’s biggest Twenty20 league.
Sammy was picked up for US$425,000 by the Hyderbad Sunrisers, the franchise pre-viously known as the Deccan Chargers.
Rampaul, who missed both Trinidad and Tobago’s victorious Caribbean Twenty20 last month and the recent West Indies One-Day series in Australia because of injury, was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore
By Robert ElkinWhen the Milwaukee Bucks came to bat-
tle the Brooklyn Nets on Feb. 19, they show-cased a New York native in Tobias Harris, who came out of Hill West High School in Dix Hills, New York. And Harris hails from a basketball family, with one member still in high school.
Tobias’ father Terell Sr. still follows the sport even though he is not active as much on the court. Tobias has three brothers-Terrel, Jr. who is 28 years of age, Terry, who is a junior at Hills West school, and Tyler, a sophom*ore transfer who is at Providence.
Their cousin is Channing Frye, who is
By Rachel CohenNEW YORK (AP) — Bernard Lagat
lagged behind his planned pace for the entire two miles of his race at the Mill-rose Games.
He still set the record he came to break.
The 38-year-old Lagat regained the American indoor mark Saturday with yet another victory at Millrose. He finished in 8 minutes, 9.49 seconds at the Armory to beat Galen Rupp’s time by just .23, then fell to the track in exhaustion.
“I kept digging deeper toward the end,”
Lagat said.He had hoped to go under 8:09, but
he accomplished his goal — just barely. Lagat now owns the American indoor records at 1,500 meters, 1 mile, 3,000 meters, 5,000 meters and 2 miles.
Lagat sets U.S. indoor two-mile recordP
ho
to b
y L
em
Pe
terk
in
Continued on Page 50
Continued on Page 50
Continued on Page 50
Milwaukee Bucks forward Tobias Har-ris, left, drives past Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah during the fi rst half of an NBA preseason basketball game. AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast
Bernard Lagat sets a new record for the Mens Two-mile race in 8 minutes, 9.49 seconds at the Millrose Games at the Armory.
Harris learns on the side
India buys Carib players
MILLROSE MILLROSE RECORD RECORD
BREAKERBREAKER
Feb.
22-
28, 2
013
• Car
ibbe
an L
ife •
Page
50
Lagat has won a record eight titles in Millrose’s sig-nature event, the Wanamak-er Mile. The past two years, though, he has used the storied indoor meet to set a different kind of standard.
He reclaimed the 5,000 record here a year ago. But on the same day, Rupp broke his mark in the 2 miles, so Lagat took on that distance this year at the 106th Mill-rose Games.
With four laps to go, Lagat knew he was behind record pace but thought, “I still have enough left.”
“I was counting on that last lap,” he said.
The Wanamaker was won by one of Lagat’s teammates on the U.S. Olympic 5,000-meter team at last year’s London Olympics. Lopez Lomong, who made the Bei-jing Games in the 1,500 in 2008, showed he still has the speed in the mile, hold-ing off defending champ Matthew Centrowitz.
“This year I’m strong-er,” Lomong said. “I’m just going to go in and work on my speed a little bit with fast races in the 5k. It will help me a lot in closing in the
world championships.”Another U.S. Olympian,
Alysia Montano, also broke an American indoor record, winning the women’s 600 in 1:23.59.
The women’s Wanamaker was won by Canadian Olym-pian Sheila Reid, but the star of the show was the second-place finisher. Six-teen-year-old Mary Cain of
nearby Bronxville, N.Y., low-ered her own high school record to 4:28.25. Reid was first in 4:27.02.
Oregon junior English Gardner won the women’s 60, beating two pros who earned Olympic gold med-als as part of the U.S. 4x100 relay, Jeneba Tarmoh and Lauryn Williams.
Jeff Porter felt his victory
in the 60 hurdles was a good sign for his chances to go to worlds this summer consid-ering the Americans’ depth in the hurdles. Porter was third at the U.S. trials last year to earn a trip to Lon-don, finishing behind the eventual Olympic gold and silver medalists.
Copyright 2013 The Asso-ciated Press.
for US$29,000.Another seasoned cam-
paigner, fast bowler Fidel Edwards got the nod of the Rajasthan Royals for US$210,000.
Sammy and Rampaul picks were on the per-formances in the Carib-bean Twenty20.
Guaynese all-rounder Christopher Barnwell was also chosen by Royal Chal-lengers for US$50,000. Barnwell has played four Twenty20 Internationals for the West Indies.
Seamer Jason Holder, who represented the West Indies Down Under, was picked up by the Chen-nai Super Kings, the team of Dwayne Bravo for US$20,000. He took seven
wickets in the regional series with an economy rate of 6.04.
Marquee players, Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine, Dwayne Bravo, Marlon Samuels, Dwayne Smith, Andre Russell, Samuel Badree and Kevon Cooper were not involved in the auc-tion as they all already hold IPL contracts.
The biggest purchase in the auction, however, was Australian all-round-er Glen Maxwell, who was bought by the Mumbai Indians for US$1 million. He was the only million-dollar man in the auc-tion.
The 2013 edition of the IPL will run from April 3 to May 26.
still playing in the Nation-al Basketball Association after a two-year stint with the New York Knicks, also in the same league.
After spending one year at the University of Ten-nessee, Harris felt that he was ready for the NBA. And ‘somebody’ told him that he was indeed ready for the next level. So he entered the draft.
Recently, the 6’8” for-ward is on a deep Milwau-kee team that is in the same Eastern Conference with the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks, and is fighting to make the playoffs.
Through games played at the end of January, Tobias started 14 of 27 contests in this, his second year in the NBA. When he came ‘home’ to battle the Knicks, Harris saw action for one minute and three seconds.
Last year marked his first one in the National Basketball Association.
“I got my feet wet, learned the NBA game, and got better (while get-
ting in 42 games),” he said after the Milwaukee-Knicks game. “I worked on being patient and learned that there are a lot of great players in the league.
“During the off season, I went home and worked out with my trainers in Long Island,” he said. “I came out this year with the (thought of) getting a better start.”
And coming in to play at Madison Square Gar-den he felt just tremen-dous. “I love New York,” he added.
Tobias has been playing a lot of games and is get-ting better as a player.
“We are looking to him as a future,” said Head Coach Jim Boylan. “Right now simply because of the numbers game, he is not getting enough playing time to make a difference for us. We look to him for (his contributions) next year, and going down the road he’ll help us a lot.”
Remember, he is young and felt that he was at the top of his game after spending a short time in college.Continued from page 49
Continued from page 49
Continued from page 49
New record set at Milrose games
Tobias Harris
Indian League
McCorory (left) and Mary Wineberg at the fi nish line during the AT&T Women’s 400m at the Millrose Games. Photos by Lem Peterkin
U.S. Olympian Alysia Montano broke an American indoor record, winning the Women’s 600m in 1:23.59.
Go to www.Caribbeanlifenews.com for the latest in Caribbean news, entertainment, sports, and more.
Page 51 • Caribbean Life • Feb. 22-28, 2013
West Indies head coach Ottis Gibson has a huge task ahead with getting the West Indies players prepared for their upcoming chal-lenges.Much more work has to be done with the batsmen and their approach to top ranking bowlers in not so friendly batting pitches. Some of the West Indies players have shown con-fidence and bravery in display-ing their talents but there are some technical areas where some players need help. Kieron Powell and Johnson Charles along with Kieron Pollard have shown their match-winning skills. In the event that the senior players perform as expected in batting and bowl-ing, then the West Indies team is going to be number one, not only in Twenty20 but in the One-Day Internationals and Test cricket.
Gabriel, Roach and Rampaul can Uproot any top Team
Speed, skills and movement are the advantages that are on the West Indies team in the Test cricket arena. West Indies fast
bowlers are capable of destroy-ing any top team in the world. Shannon Gabriel is quick and he carries appreciative bounce and movement. Kemar Roach is quick and experienced, Ravi Ram Paul is filled with movement, ackward bounce and he has the ability to deceive batsmen with the change of variety. With Gabriel, Ram Paul, Roach and the spinner Sunil Nar-ine in any Test team, the West Indies bowling department should be fully equipped. Roach must not be pushed into too much limited overs; he should focus more on Test matches.
Holder, Best and Gabriel are Fitted for ODI’s
Jason Holder, Jino Best and Shannon Gabriel are capable of doing the job for the West Indies in any One-Day International or Twenty20. Holder and Best are
pretty quick and with Gabriel’s move-ment and accuracy, along with Samuel Badree and Sunil Narine, the West Indies team has all of the bowlers it
needs for any situation. Players such as Dwayne Bravo and Andre Russell should not have to do any type of heavy bowling but concen-trate fully on their batting. Players must know their role and the great significance of it in order for the team to win. Team work is essen-tial but when bad decisions are made at the top it leaves the team in disarray.
Wicket Keeper Devon Thomas Getting Into Full Gear
The exposure that wicket keep-er Devon Thomas received during the tour of Australia has helped him to develop confidence. The quick Australian wickets brought him up to the international level and he should be able to play in a relaxed mood. His approach dur-ing the series was very positive and he showed signs of maturity.
Eyes on CricketBy George H. Whyte
West Indies Ravi Rampaul bowls during the fi fth day of the fi rst cricket test match between Bangladesh and West Indies, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. AP Photo/A.M. Ahad
Windies head coach has heavy task ahead
President’s Month Sales EventBAY RIDGE NISSANPresident’s Month Sales Event
Left to Right:David, Ricardo,Steve,Craig
Offers exp 3 days after pub. Price incl dlr prep & any cost except tax, tags, DMV fees & reg fees. *Leases incl 10k mi per yr, add’l mi at 15¢ per mi. Lessee resp. for maint. excess wear. Prices reflect all avail incentives to dlr. Must be approv. by prim lender @ Tier 0. Due @ sign/Total pymts/Resid: Altima=$3804/$1896/$17,195; Rogue=$3824/$5421/$14,011; Sentra=$3704/$1656/$14,765; Pathfinder=$4054/$8541/$19,105. Due at signing=1st mo. pymt+Down pymt+$0 Security Dep+$895 Acq fee. Closed end leases. †Finance @ 0% APR for 72 mos. Down pymt/Ttl pymt: Altima= $14,464/$5688; Rogue=$11,020/$10,008; Pathfinder=$13,032/$15,768; Sentra=$13,032/$4968. Must be from dlr stock. ^Allowance avail for recent college grads if qualified.**2002 Nissan Altima: Stk# U18732, auto, 4cyl, p/w/l/str/b,AM/
FM CD, a/c, 66k mi, Buy for $3995. Offers can’t be combined w/other advertised prices. �For qualified buyers. ‡Based on Galves Value Book. Cannot combine w/ any offer. See dlr for details. Not resp for typos. Prices and availability subject to change from time of pub.
DMV#7076824NYC DCA Lic. #698282
BayRidgeNissan.com 5THAvenue and 65TH Street, Brooklyn, NY | 888-801-9107 | SALES OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK | Mon-Thurs 9-9, Fri-Sat 9-6, Sun 12-5
Please donate at our dealership.
We will match all gifts.
PUSH, PULL
OR TOWMINIMUM
$4000TRADE-IN‡
We offer more $$$ than other dealers.
$500 LEASELOYALTY
(for previous Nissan lessees)
$600 COLLEGE GRADUATEallowance avail. for
recent college grads^
HUNDREDS OF CERTIFIED
PRE-OWNED NISSANS
WARRANTIES UP TO8 YR OR 120K MI
AVAILABLECARS STARTING AT
$3995*
Plus, many other certified brands
$500 TO $4000 OWNER
APPRECIATION BONUS
(available to current Nissan owners)
All vehicles available with less features at lower payments. See us for complete details.
ALL-NEWREDESIGNED!
LEASE or OWN
$69 24* mo | 72† mos
VIN#DL666020, Mod#12013, AUTO, 4cyl, p/w/l/s/b, a/c, AM/FM/CD. Lease Down Payment $2740, incl $600 college grad rebate^, MSRP $19,690. One or more at this price.
NEW 2013
SENTRA
0% APR FINANCINGFOR 60 MOS�
LEASE or OWN
$219 39* mo | 72† mos
VIN#DC628136, Mod#25013. AUTO, 6cyl, p/w/l/s/b, a/c, AM/FM/CD. Lease Down Payment $2940, incl $600 college grad rebate^, MSRP $31,095. One or more at this price.
NEW 2013
PATHFINDER
0% APR FINANCING
ALL-NEWREDESIGNED!
$2000 NISSAN CASH BACK LEASE OR PURCHASE
LEASE or OWN
$79 24* mo | 72† mos
VIN#DC211634, Mod #13013, AUTO, 4cyl, p/w/l/s/b, a/c, AM/FM/CD. Lease Down Payment $2830, incl $600 college grad rebate^, MSRP $23,555. One or more at this price.
NEW 2013
ALTIMA
0% APR FINANCING
PLUSFOR 60 MOS�
$2500 NISSAN CASH BACK LEASE OR PURCHASE
LEASE or OWN
$139 39* mo | 72† mos
VIN#DW617442, Mod #22213, AUTO, 4cyl, p/w/l/s/b, a/c, AM/FM/CD, Lease Down Payment: $2790, incl $600 college grad rebate^, MSRP $24,820. One or more at this price.
NEW 2013
ROGUE
0% APR FINANCING
PLUSFOR 60 MOS� FOR 60 MOS�
Feb.
22-
28, 2
013
• Car
ibbe
an L
ife •
Page
64
![Citizenship for sale CARICOM chides Brits over Turks - [PDF Document] (2024)](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/h8AAvMB+NzmkbcAAAAASUVORK5CYII=)