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Jamaicans seekpolitical offices

Mark Escoffery-Bey Michael DuncanLenford Edie Joan Flowers

All four have conquered thefirst hurdle-obtaining the neededsignatures required by the NewYork City Board of Elections toget on the ballot.

They will now face theDemocratic primary elections,set for September 10, with thehope of making it through to thegeneral elections in November.

Flowers, who will be facingfive other candidates, lists educa-tion, health care, affordable hous-ing and employment opportuni-ties as "areas of priority," if she iselected to the council.

Flowers, who would becomethe first woman to represent the27 council district if elected, hasserved the community in variouscapacities, but especially from a

legal perspective, beginning witha three-year stint with theQueen's Legal Aid Society afterleaving St John's University.

She said that she has alwaysbeen interested in politics anddecided to run because she is"convinced that a lot can beachieved through this medium ifit is approached and applied inthe right context".

Edie who is among fiveother candidates for District 12 inthe Bronx said his platformentails “improvement for youngpeople, employment, small-busi-ness owners, property owners

and the elderly.” Edie is said tohave a passion for people and aneye for entrepreneurship. As along-standing member of the com-munity, he has maintained and cre-ated good relationships with thecitizens.

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By Harold G Bailey Contributing Writer

Four prominent Jamaicannationals are seeking political

offices in New York City, while afifth with deep connections to theisland has abandoned his questfor higher office.

St Mary-born attorney-at-law Joan Flowers, real estate bro-ker Lenford Edie also of St.Mary, Michael Duncan fromKingston are seeking seats on theNew York City Council, whileKingston-born businessmanMark Escoffery-Bey is runningto become Bronx borough presi-dent.

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News surfaced in The New York Postlast week that thousands of New

Yorkers are regularly shipping groceriespurchased from their SupplementalNutrition Assistance Benefits (formerlyknown as Food Stamps) to family mem-bers and other loved ones living in coun-tries like Jamaica and the DominicanRepublic, where living conditions are gen-erally poor.

The reports also alleged that large bar-rels filled with subsidized goods like rice,beans, and sausages are routinely shippedto the Caribbean effectively divertingresources that are intended for poorAmericans.

However, there are some 46.7 millionAmericans on The Supplemental NutritionAssistance Program with almost an equalpercent white (38.8 %) and black (39.8 %)and perhaps less than 2% from theCaribbean and Dominican Republic.

These recipients who are buying gro-ceries with their Electronic BenefitTransfer (EBT) cards and packing them inbarrels for the trip overseas are not in vio-lation of Federal laws, but insignificantwhen compare to the millions being usedto purchase alcohol, cigarettes or exchangefor cash.

Furthermore, according to a recentWorld Bank study on “The CaribbeanDiaspora: A source for venture invest-ment,” a large percent of the Caribbeanpeople are affluent with either netinvestable wealth or annual incomes inexcess of USD100,000. This income isheld primarily in cash savings and realestate.

In addition, they are also well educat-ed with 80 percent holding a bachelor’sdegree or higher. Over 65 percent of thesepeople are currently employed in the pri-vate sector with almost 40 percent owning

their own businesses. Since most of these people earn more

than the stipulated $1,000 per week, only asmall percent of Caribbean people wouldbe welfare recipients. We could thereforeconclude that the abuse of “EBT cards” isinsignificant among the Caribbean people.The New York Post should therefore focuson other people who are abusing theFederal food aid services.

Nevertheless, we must understand thata large percent of the people from theCaribbean regions immigrated for eco-nomic reasons and would therefore havefamilies back home who are depending onthem to provide food shelter and clothing.

It should not be a problem if individu-als who qualify for federal food aid, ship aportion to their needy families at home aslong as no laws are violated. But, food isthe staff of life for people anywhere in theworld.

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Radio personalityTony Cobb raps hisgood friend EadleyMcGregory (r) whowas recently installedas the president ofWembley AthleticClub, Bronx.

BRONx:

Last week, the Bronx District Attorney’sOffice began a new grand jury process

to consider re-indicting Richard Haste, theNYPD officer who killed Ramarley Grahamin his Bronx home on Feb. 2, 2012. This for-ward progress in the Haste case comes onthe heels of the acquittal of GeorgeZimmerman, who in the same month killeda different black youth in Florida – TrayvonMartin.

Soon after Graham’s killing last year, aBronx grand jury indicted Haste on twocounts of manslaughter; the first indictmentof an NYPD officer for killing a civiliansince 2007.

However, this past May, Judge StevenBarrett dismissed the indictment due to anerror made by Assistant District AttorneyNancy Borko when instructing jurors.

Now the process has begun again. Thenew grand jury will hear witness statementsand consider evidence against Haste overthe next several weeks behind closed doors.It will conclude with a decision to either re-indict Haste or let him walk free.

According to Civil Rights leaders andGraham’s supporters, racial profiling, the

undervaluing of the lives Black and brownyouth, and failures of the criminal justicesystem are common denominators of theRamarley Graham and Trayvon Martincases.

“[The new grand jury] is an importantvictory and a first step in bringing justice tothe family of Ramarley Graham," said HazelN. Dukes, President of the NAACP NewYork State Conference.

RAMARLEY GRAHAM CASE

Grand jury to considerre-indicting Haste

RICHARD HASTENYPD officer who killed Ramarley Graham in his

Bronx home on Feb. 2, 2012.

STATEN ISLAND:

The man accused of trying to sell a babyon Craigslist has turned down a plea

bargain.The Staten Island District Attorney

says Paul Marquez, 23, was offered achance to plead guilty to social serviceslaw and aggravated harassment, but herefused.

He would have received 30 days in jailsplit with three years probation. Marquez'sattorney also asked for bail to be cut from$1,000 to $500, but the judge denied that.

Law enforcement sources sayMarquez admitted he posted the ad lookingto sell a two-month old baby for $100.

Marquez lives in a complex inCastleton Corners. According to sources heand the baby's mother briefly dated, and heplaced the ad because he was angry shestopped paying attention to him.

Prosecutors say Marquez gave themother's phone number to at least one per-son who answered the ad.That person called the mother and made anoffer to buy the child.

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Three people were stabbed and four oth-ers face charges ranging from weapons

possession to obstructing police efforts dur-ing a melee at the Mount Vernon CateringHall, 4 N. 3rd Avenue, Mount Vernon onSaturday (August 2)

According to police reports an officeron patrol came upon a large disturbance infront of the hall and observed an individualin possession of a handgun. As the officerattempted to investigate, the crowd becameunruly. Additional Mount Vernon PoliceOfficers responded along with Officersfrom the Metropolitan Transit Authority(MTA) Police Department.

Once order was restored it was learnedthat three male victims, ranging in age fromfifteen to twenty years old were stabbed

while inside the hall. The stabbing victimswere transported to area hospitals and theirinjuries are not considered life-threatening.

Dandre and Daquan Malcolm, both age19 of Trenton, New Jersey were chargedwith Obstruction of GovernmentalAdministration. This is the second similarincident at the Mount Vernon Catering Hallthis summer. On June 22nd a 19-year-oldman was stabbed during a disturbance at theestablishment. At that time responding offi-cers encountered a disorderly group ofapproximately 100 people. That victim hassince recovered from his injuries and has noarrest has been made.

Anyone with information regardingeither incident is asked to call the MountVernon Police Department’s DetectiveDivision at 914-665-2510.

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BRONx:

Early Sunday morning, a rookie policeofficer shot and killed a 14-year-old

boy who, according to police, fired a hand-gun at another male on a street in theMelrose section of the Bronx.

Authorities say two officers on patrolheard gun shots just after 3 a.m. and ran toEast 151st Street and Courtlandt Avenue,where they saw Shaaliver Douse, seenabove left, chasing another male with agun.

After Douse fired at the pursued male,the officers identified themselves as policeand ordered him to drop the gun. WhenDouse would not drop the weapon, oneofficer then fired a single shot and hit theteen in the lower left jaw. Douse wasdeclared dead on the scene and police saythey recovered his 9mm semi-automaticAstra A100, seen above right.

Meanwhile, Douse family called thepolice account into question. “Show me agun that came from his hand," said QuwanaBarcene, Douse's aunt.

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Continued from page 1Escoffery-Bey said that his priority, if

elected Bronx borough president, is "toreform the electoral system in the borough."Arguing that he is "the only reform candi-date" in that race, Escoffery-Bey criticizedthe system, which he said, is "fraught withcorruption and cronyism.”

There have been slews of investigationsagainst several politicians in the Bronx oncorruption and other charges in recent timeswith some ending in arrests and conviction.

Escoffery-Bey, who will be facingincumbent borough president Ruben DiazJr, said that he would also be placing "a lotof attention on improving the education andeconomic opportunities in the borough." Hesaid that this was important, as the manyyears of the corruption, which has affected

the borough, "has reduced the South Bronxto the worst electoral district in the country."

Duncan, who lost a special election inthe 31st council district in February, is mak-ing a second bid for the seat. He listed jobcreation, safer communities, and educationas his priorities.

No Jamaican national has been electedto the New York City council since thefamed Yvette Clarke left over five years agoand now represents the ninth congressionaldistrict in Brooklyn. Her mother, UnaClarke left the Council some 12 years ago.

Meanwhile, sitting council member andDemocrat Deputy Majority Leader, LeroyComrie, whose parents are Jamaican, hassuspended his bid to become Queens’s bor-ough president, citing “personal” reasons.

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According to the indictment, Singhowned Fancy and Vicky Construction Co.Inc., a construction company in RichmondHill. As alleged in the indictment, Singhused check-cashing services to cash morethan $2.9 million of checks paid to his con-struction company for services between2006 and 2008. He concealed his check-cashing activities from his tax return pre-parers, and this income was not includedas gross income on the company’s tax

returns. Singh also diverted cash receiptsearned by his companies for his own per-sonal use.

The indictment alleges that Singhfiled false 2006 and 2007 corporateincome tax returns for Fancy and VickyConstruction, failed to file a 2008 corpo-rate income tax return for Fancy and VickyConstruction and failed to file individualincome tax returns for 2007 and 2008.Singh faces a potential maximum sentenceof nine years in prison and a potential fineof up to $800,000.

A trial date has not been scheduled.An indictment merely alleges that a crimehas been committed, and a defendant ispresumed innocent until proven guiltybeyond a reasonable doubt.

Singh Indicted for Tax Fraud

Jamaicans seek political offices

By Patrick Maitland

On Tuesday, August 5, the CampaignFinance Board allocated $23,296,484

million in the first public matching fundspayments to 75 New York City candidatesfor the 2013 elections.

New York City’s matching funds pro-gram provides public funds at a rate of $6-to-$1 for the first $175 contributed by Cityresidents, for a maximum of $1,050 inpublic funds per contributor. The low-dol-lar match encourages candidates to raisesmall contributions from New Yorkers liv-ing in the neighborhoods they hope to rep-resent, instead of relying on large contri-butions from special interests.

Mayoral candidates and New YorkCity Council speaker Christine C Quinn,top the list of beneficiaries with$M3,357,585. Following rivals, Bill deBlasio; $M2,189,283, Anthony Dweiner;$M1,464,267, Joseph J Lhota,$1M,436,656 and William C Thompson,Jr. $1M,428,686.

“With just five weeks remainingbefore the Primary, these first public fundspayments represent a significant milestonein this election," said Amy Loprest, exec-utive director of the CFB. "Matching

funds will allow candidates, at this criticaltime of the campaign, to focus on whatmatters most: presenting their views onthe issues of the day and their plans for thefuture of our city.

Democratic mayoral candidate andthe City Comptroller, John Liu was notapproved for matching public funds pay-ment because his campaign violated therules and laws of the Campaign FinanceBoard. These violations are serious andpervasive and involved several key

fundraising personnel in positions of sig-nificant responsibility within his 2013campaign cycle.

Loprest notes that the Board’s conclu-sion is based on evidence revealed duringthe prosecution of Liu's campaign’s treas-urer, Jia Hou, 25, who prosecutors accusedof helping to funnel illegal campaignmoney to Mr. Liu by using straw donors.In the final analysis, the Board is answer-ing a different question than the jury wasasked to consider.

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Vice president of the senate and longstanding member of the United

National Congress (UNC) Lyndira Oudithas defected from the Kamla Persad-Bissessar-led People’s Partnership coali-tion government to Jack Warner’s newlyformed Independent Liberal Party (ILP).

Oudit resigned from both posts onTuesday. She told the media she resignedbecause the government is going downthe wrong road of governance. She saysthey hold different philosophical viewswhen it comes to politics and that theywere on divergent paths.

This is the third resignation that hasundercut the People’s Partnership govern-ment and the UNC, the leading partner inthe coalition itself.

Sitting member of parliament for StJoseph and former high court judgeHerbert Volney, who was fired from thegovernment in 2012 over the controver-sial “section 34” legislation, also resignedhis UNC membership on July 30.

But the foundation of the People’sPartnership government, perhapsunknown to the parties concerned at thetime, faced its first threat with the resig-nation of Jack Warner as national security

minister back in April of this year. Warnerlater resigned as chairman of the UNCand as member of parliament forChaguanas West; only to re-contest theseat – for the people of Chaguanas West torevalidate him, he said.

Warner convincingly won the UNCheartland seat in a by-election battle onJuly 29 for his newly formed ILP. Morethan just the ground shifting under theUNC and subsequently the government, itwas a tectonic shift in the political land-scape.

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Kingston, Jamaica:

Dr. Douglas Manley, a former member ofthe Jamaican Cabinet, died at his home

in St. Andrew on Friday evening.Manley, a sociologist, followed his

father's footsteps into politics and joined thecabinet of his more famous brother, Michael,who served twice as Prime Minister ofJamaica.

Born in 1922, Douglas was the first sonof National Hero Norman WashingtonManley and Edna Manley, the famed sculp-tress, and older brother of Michael Manley.

He served in Parliament for a periodduring the 1970s before returning to repre-sent his old constituency, South Manchester,in 1989. During that second parliamentarystint he also served in the Cabinet as Ministerof Youth & Community Development.

Douglas Manley retired from active pol-itics in 1993. He briefly returned to the spot-light a few years ago with the publication ofa novel - "The Candidate".

By Ken RichardsBASSETERRE, St Kitts:

Jamaica should not pull out of theCaribbean Community (CARICOM)

over trade differences with Trinidad andTobago, according to former St Kitts andNevis agriculture minister Cedric Liburd.

Liburd is advocating discussions at theappropriate level to iron out the differencesbetween these two leading CARICOMmember states.

“No I don’t think that any CARICOMcountry should really consider pulling outof CARICOM,” he told WINN FM. “All ofus in the region do have our own concernsin some different way in terms of howCARICOM and how we operate in the pastand sometimes some of us not benefiting,”the former agriculture minister said, addingthat the solution is not abandoning theregional grouping.“Sometimes we have our differences butwe need to find mechanisms to make sure

that we are able to make CARICOM work,”Liburd responded when asked to commenton the situation.

What Kingston regards as unfair tradepractices benefiting Port of Spain hasprompted former prime minister AndrewHolness and one of his parliamentaryJamaica Labour Party colleagues to advo-cate a temporary pullout of CARICOM.

However, foreign affairs minister, AJNicholson said a withdrawal would affectbenefits under the CARICOM SingleMarket and Economy (CSME) that allowsfor the free movement of goods, skills,services and labour across the community.

University of the West Indies lecturerDickie Crawford said there is bitter anger inKingston because there are some trade ben-efits that Trinidad and Tobago derives fromthe CARICOM legislation that Jamaicadoes not. He says the government’s positionnot to pull out of CARICOM is commend-able.

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AJamaican international and one ofhis country's team officials have

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The Jamaican Football federationannounced last month that an unidenti-fied player tested positive for a bannedsubstance, with FIFA saying the playerdeclined to have his backup sampleanalysed.

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Jamaica lost 2-0 in Honduras and isbottom of its CONCACAF group that isled by the United States. The top threequalify directly to play in Brazil. Withfour games left to play in qualifying theJamaicans have appointed a new headcoach, German Winfried Schafer.

The suspensions come just daysafter FIFA chief medical officer Prof. JiříDvořák announced that there was "nosystematic doping culture in football"."We do more than 30,000 sampling pro-cedures every year and we have between70 to 90 positive cases, most of them formarijuana and cocaine and we have alsoanabolic steroids, but these are individ-ual cases," he said.

The Jamaica case neverthelessfocuses more bad publicity on theCaribbean nation in the wake of a majordoping scandal involving Jamaican ath-letes ahead of the upcoming world trackand field championships in Moscow.

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Courtesy of Paul Reid/Jamaica ObserverMOSCOW, Russia:

After months of anticipation and prepa-ration, the 14th IAAF World

Championships are set to get under way atthe Luzhniki stadium in Moscow onSaturday (August 10).

After months of preparation followingthe fireworks at the London OlympicGames about 12 months ago, expectationswill be high for the Jamaicans with globalsprinting superstar Usain Bolt leading thecharge from the first day when he runs in thefirst round of the men's 100m.

Michael Clarke, head coach of the 44-member Jamaican delegation, told Jamaicanreporters yesterday after training that theteam was "ready" to start the medal hunt.

Despite two days of rain that affectedthe training sessions, the sun was out yester-day and was welcomed by the coaches andthe athletes who went through a full session.

Clarke said the Jamaicans knew what toexpect from the competition but were all setto try and better the nine medals -- fourgolds, four silver and a bronze -- won inDaegu, South Korea, two years ago.

"The vibes are good, the camaraderie isgood and we are expecting a good champi-

onships," Clarke said.Eight Jamaicans will be in action on the

first day. They are Bolt, Kemar Bailey-Cole,Nickel Ashmeade and Nesta Carter whocame in for the injured defending championYohan Blake in the men's 100m; Stephenie-Ann McPherson, Novlene Williams Mills

and Patricia Hall in the first round of thewomen's 400m, and also long jumperFrancine Simpson who will compete in thepreliminaries.

Unlike last year, however, when theJamaicans went into the English capital rid-ing a wave, there will be some dark cloudssurrounding the camp after six athletes,including three premier sprinters, retunedpositive tests for banned substances earlierthis year.

Veronica Campbell Brown will give upher 200m title without a fight after she wassuspended after testing positive for a stimu-lant at the Jamaica International Invitationalin May, while former World Record holderAsafa Powell and Sherone Simpson, the lat-ter who was second in the 100m and 200mat the JAAA National Trials in June, willalso be absent after also testing positive fora stimulant.

The rash of tests have seen several pun-dits raise doubts about the credibility of thedrug testing in Jamaica, but Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce who will both be chasingsprint double titles, have been quoted assaying they hoped their performances herewill help to redeem the good name ofJamaica's track and field product.

Jamaicans begin quest for World Champs glory

The world’s fastest man, Jamaica’sUsain Bolt, rehearses his sprints at atraining session inside the Luzhnikistadium, on Wednesday, ahead ofFriday’s start to the 14th IAAF WorldChampionships.

Felix ready for Moscow

American Allyson Felix hopes a lighterload will yield better results at the World

Championship in Moscow, Russia.Felix was unseated as world 200metre

champion by Jamaica's Veronica Campbell-Brown in Daegu, South Korea.

Unlike two years ago, Felix will not havethe 400 metres, or the 100 as at the OlympicGames last year. She expects this will work inher benefit. “Last year was a big year, every-thing came together. I’ve taken it slowly thisyear an remaining healthy. I’m taking itslowly, still having, still enjoying it, to see ifI can put together a good performance. American Allyson Felix

Jamaica capture 9th Regional Under-19 Three-Day title

BASSETERRE, St Kitts --Jamaica capturedthe West Indies Cricket Board RegionalUnder 19 3 Day title which concluded onWednesday in St Kitts. Jamaica finished on47.9 points to top the points table and regainthe crown which they last held in 2011.

Trinidad and Tobago (33.4 points) camea distant second followed by Guyana (30.4points), Windward Islands (27 points),Barbados (26.5 points) and Leeward Islandstook the cellar position with 17.6 points.This is Jamaica’s ninth 3 day Under 19 titleand they have dethroned Barbados who wonthe title in 2012.

The Justice Department and InternalRevenue Service (IRS) announced on

Thursday (July 18) that Harry Neuhoff, aresident of Brooklyn has pleaded guilty totax evasion.

According to documents filed with thecourt, Neuhoff was president and an ownerof EVA TEES Inc., formerly of Long IslandCity, N.Y. and presently located inPiscataway, N.J. From approximately 2006to 2008, Neuhoff manipulated EVA TEESaccounts through an accounting softwareprogram to delete cash sales from the gen-eral ledger accounts maintained on the com-puter accounting system.

As a result, Neuhoff filed false corpo-rate tax returns on behalf of EVA-TEES

with the IRS that underreported the grossreceipts of EVA TEES. Neuhoff’s conductalso correspondingly resulted in his filing offalse personal income tax returns with theIRS for those years.

According to the documents filed withthe court, Neuhoff underreported the grossreceipts of EVA TEES through computermanipulations by at least $1.5 million.Sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 8, 2013before U.S. District Court Judge EdwardKorman.

Neuhoff faces a maximum sentence offive years in prison, three years of super-vised release, a $250,000 fine and a $100special assessment. He has agreed to payrestitution to the IRS.

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CELEBRATING THE SKATALITES:James Haynes, chairman of Jah Jerry Foundation (3rd l) along with (l-r) IrwineClare, Jamaican Diaspora Board chairman; Vincent HoSang, CEO RoyalCaribbean Bakery and Christopher Castriola, Community Relations Officier,Jamaican Consulate at the recent Jah jerry Foundation’s 50 anniversary cele-bration of the legendary Skatalites band, held recently in the Bronx.

As part of Brooklyn’s CaribbeanCarnival, 2013, EVERYBODY’S, the

Caribbean-American magazine, is presentingits annual Calypso-Soca Festival & Tent.The 5-nights, calypso-soca mini concertspopularly called a “Tent,” are August 27-31at the air-conditioned Tropical ParadiseBallroom, 1367 Utica Ave., Brooklyn. Over35 artists from across the region are perform-ing.

“We have a magnificent group of veteranand talented young calypso and soca artists.The orchestra, The Sunshine Band, is led byDon Diaz, son of the famed Cyril Diaz,”explains Michelle Young, coordinator of theFestival & Tent. “Fans of every age andnationality will enjoy five tantalizing nightsof strictly calypso and soca plus celebrationof Trinidad & Tobago 51st independencebirthday.”

Ladies and VIP Nite is Tuesday, August27, 8 pm. Two persons enter on one ticket.The VIP Reception begins at 6:30pm.

Several female calypso and soca artistsincluding Singing Diane, Sexy Suzy andSuperstar Jermaine will challenge the malecalypsonians such as Brown Boy and Poster.

Vincy and Nurses Nite is Wednesday,August 28, 8 pm. It is taste of Vincy calypsotent and carnival. Lively, Fabulous T,Cauldric Forbes, three-time CalypsoMonarch D-Manage, Becket and WinstonSoso are among Vincentian artists showcas-ing Vincy Calypso-Soca. As a tribute to nurs-es especially Caribbean Nurses, all nurses byshowing their nurse ID will be admitted foronly $15.

August 29, 9 pm, is “White Jeans LaborDay Thursday.” This soca extravaganza isproduced and promoted by World SocaMonarch Yankey Boy. White Jeans Thursdayis hosted by Hollywood Sachy and VibesmanRedman.For additional info visit: www.everybodys-

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Deputy Brooklyn Borough President Sandra Chapman speaks at Senator KirstenGillibrand’s press conference at Brooklyn Borough Hall calling for a bipartisanlegislative solution this year that will restore the Voting Rights Act; they are joinedby (left to right) Representative Nydia Velazquez, Neysa Alsina, board member ofthe Puerto Rican Bar Association, Assembly Member Felix Ortiz, AssemblyMember Karim Camara (hidden), Representative Yvette D. Clarke, Arva Rice, pres-ident of the New York Urban League, and Council Member Stephen Levin.

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Monday, August 26th, 10am– 1pm:US Census: How to Get the Best Local DataAbout Your Community is a free workshopfor churches, houses of worship, businesses,faith-based and community organizations onhow to analyze and interpret data collectedfrom Census 2010, how to understand theimpact of data on nonprofit services, learnhow to access, understand, and apply data totheir work and to identify the changingdemographics in Central Brooklyn andbeyond. Kings County Hospital Center, “T”Building, 2nd Floor Auditorium, 451Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203.

Monday, August 26th, 6:30pm: ReadyNew York Disaster Preparation Training, is afree training by the Red Cross Greater NewYork. This training will equip attendees onhow to create a family disaster plan, buildand maintain a supply kit, and prepare indi-viduals and families for emergencies. St.Lucia Community Center, 438 East 49thStreet, Brooklyn, NY 11203.

Tuesday, August 27th, 6pm: ReducingGun Violence Summit: A CommunityResponse, is an open community dialoguehosted by The 67th Precinct Clergy Counciland various anti-violence organizations. Itsobjective is to reduce neighborhood tensionsas well as the volume and magnitude of con-flict and violence; reverse community decayand juvenile delinquency. It will also offertraining in youth leadership and personalresponsibility; effective crime preventionand counseling and supporting parents andfamilies who lost children and other familymembers to gun violence. St. FrancisCollege, 180 Remsen Street, Founders Hall,Brooklyn, NY 11201.

Wednesday, August 28th, 10am-3pm:The Mobile Legal Help Center is a partner-ship between the New York LegalAssistance Group (NYLAG) and the NewYork State Courts’ Access to JusticeProgram that provides free civil legal servic-es to New Yorkers in need. Lawyersonboard the Mobile Legal Help Center willprovide free legal assistance on issues relat-ed to: divorce, custody, employment,advance planning, housing, public benefits,healthcare, and consumer credit. To register,contact The Brooklyn Center by email [email protected] or 718-280-1477 or 718-284-4375. Mt. Zion Church of God 7th Day, 203E 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 1203.

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In an effort to help build stronger communities and to promote social unity, BrooklynCenter for Quality Life, 67th Precinct Clergy Council and Mt. Zion Church of God

(7th Day) have partnered with churches, elected officials, government agencies, busi-nesses and scores of community organizations for the 2nd Annual Brooklyn CommunityWeek (August 25-30, 2013).

John Catsimatidis, the successful busi-nessman and independent Republican

candidate for Mayor, was endorsed yes-terday by The Pan Gregorian Enterprisesof America, Metro NY and Long Island,at the group's headquarters in Queens.Pan Gregorian represents over 600 restau-rants and small businesses in New YorkCity.

Catsimatidis said, "As a former smallbusinessman myself, and the only busi-nessman in the mayoral race, I am astaunch supporter of small businesses,understand their impact on the city'seconomy and as Mayor will provide for amore responsive city government when itcomes to the needs of small businesses."

Catsimatidis met with the Board ofDirectors of Pan Gregorian, as RestaurantWeek 2013 launches in New York City,and discussed a host of issues critical toevery small business owner, including: *Grading system of restaurants*Mobile food carts in front of restaurants*Run away utility bills*Complexity of licensing procedures andagency regulations to reduce fines, park-ing tickets*The Business Acceleration Unit and itsbecoming mired in red tape*DOT bike regulations for deliverymen*Business owner's bill of rights*Air code regulation pertaining to Char-broilers (DEP)*Sidewalk café regulations reform

Catsimatidis continued, "On everyitem we discussed, I have had first-handexperience. As a successful entrepreneur,I have dealt with city government on allof these fronts and I will ensure that aCatsimatidis administration will be busi-ness-friendly, attuned to these concernsand above all, fair."

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with John Catsimatidis. Clearly, John issomeone who understands the plight ofsmall businesses and knows the value webring to New York City. We wholeheart-edly endorse his candidacy for Mayor andwill ask all of our members to join thefight for a win in November," saidDemetrios Kafchitsas, President of PanGregorian Enterprises Metro NY andLong Island, Inc.

The Pan Gregorian Board ofDirectors has pledged to do everythingpossible to help John Catsimatidis' candi-dacy starting with a voter registrationdrive as the immediate first step.

About Pan Gregorian Enterprises ofMetro New York and Long Island, Inc.

The Pan Gregorian Enterprises ofMetro New York and Long Island, Inc. isa corporation of restaurateurs establishedin 1988 and licensed by Pan GregorianEnterprises of New Jersey. Its primarymission is to leverage the buying powerof its stockholders and members, as wellas to negotiate valuable contracts thatoffer considerable savings and rebates tothe participating restaurants.

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Gina Hargitay wins MissJamaica World crown:

Gina Hargitay, 18, Miss Jamaica World 2013 (c) along with (l-r) JenaaeJackson, 23, was first runner-up, and Amanda McCreath, 23, second run-ner-up at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St James, Jamaica lastSunday. Hargitay took top honours from a field of 25 contestants at theevent's 37 staging. The 18-year-old not only secured the top prize and a2013 Suzuki Kizashi motor car, she also walked away with three section-al prizes — Most Aware, Most Sociable, and Best Smile.



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Praises for Jamaica's achievements insports, education, and the creative fields,

tempered by the reality that much more needsto be done, summarize the theme of this year'sIndependence messages from Jamaican lead-ers.

The Governor-General, the PrimeMinister and the Leader of the Oppositionhave used their messages to encourageJamaicans to better themselves, and by exten-sion make the country better.

All Jamaicans have a responsibility tohelp restore country’s image - Governor-General

Governor-General, Patrick Allen, hasargued that Jamaicans still have the capacityto pursue the mission of making the country aplace where persons choose to live, work,raise families and do business. He reasonedthat all Jamaicans have the responsibility tohelp restore the country's image and defend

what is good. However, Sir Patrick argued thatwe are far away from where we want to be,but this can be fixed.

He added that the large majority ofJamaicans are decent, hard-working, law-abiding citizens and have the capacity totransform Jamaica.

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Millerwants Jamaicans to use their rich heritage toovercome the current hardships. She arguedthat Jamaicans, despite economic challenges,valiantly press on, defy the odds, and contin-ue to work hard and reap successes that aston-ish the world. Mrs. Simpson Miller is encour-aging Jamaicans to call on the strength of thenation's heroes to do more.

She added that we must treasure ourindependence by working together to build astrong economic foundation and a prosperousnation.

Leader of the Opposition, AndrewHolness, while acknowledging the country'sachievements, has recommended criticalchanges to the economic model in order toreap long term benefits. He encouragedJamaicans not to totally rely on the IMFagreement, as it is not the cure-all for thecountry's economic problems. Mr. Holnessargued that the country will not have successin its economic programmes unless it canshow the political will to implement meaning-ful structural changes.

“One such change must be tax reformwhich will see lower tax burden for all, awider tax net and greater tax revenue. Let usrenew our commitment to improving the pro-ductivity and efficiency of our economy byensuring that all our labour force is trainedand certified and that businesses are able toretool and incorporate the latest technology intheir production,” said Mr. Holness.

Messeages for Jamaican LeadersAbout JamaicaJamaica is a constitutional monarchy

and is a member of theCommonwealth. Therefore, the Queen ofEngland, Elizabeth II is the titular head ofthe country. She is represented here by aGovernor-General.

The Jamaican Parliament is bicamer-al. This means that it consists of twoHouses, the Senate, also called the UpperHouse, and the House of Representatives,also known as the Lower House.

The members of the House ofRepresentatives are elected under univer-sal adult suffrage, with a maximum offive years between elections. There are60 constituencies, each represented byone Member of Parliament.

There are 21 members of the Senatewho are appointed by the Governor-General; thirteen are appointed on theadvice of the Prime Minister; and eighton the advice of the Leader of theOpposition. The Senate functions mainlyas a review chamber for legislationpassed by the House of Representatives.

The Cabinet is the main instrumentof government policy. It consists of thePrime Minister and at least 13 other min-isters of Government, whose membershipis restricted to one of the two Houses ofParliament. Not more than four membersof the Cabinet may be members of theSenate. Continued on page 14

Patrick Allen Governor General

Portia Simpson MillerPrime Minister

Andrew HolnessOpposition Leader


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About JamaicaContinued from page 13

Local Government is structured on aparish basis, with two parishes, Kingstonand St Andrew, amalgamated andadministered by the Kingston and StAndrew Corporation (KSAC). Theisland’s 63 constituencies are subdividedinto 227 electoral divisions, each ofwhich is represented by a ParishCouncillor for Local Government.

Some significant developmentshave taken place in the system over thelast 100 years.

These are:1923–the Kingston City Council and

St Andrew Parochial Board were amal-gamated to form the Kingston and StAndrew Corporation (KSAC).

1901–Port Royal was re-establishedas a parish. It was re-absorbed by KSACin 1946.

1947–Universal adult suffrage wasextended to Local Government.

The term of office of the mayors,deputy mayors, chairmen, deputy chair-men was extended from one year to runwith the life of the Council.

1956–The Municipal and ParishCouncils Services Commissions and aUnified Service for the 12 ParishCouncils were established.

U.S. Secretary of State, JohnKerry, last week extended

best wishes to Jamaica to markthe island’s independenceanniversary.

Jamaica celebrates its 51styear of independence on August6th. “The United States andJamaica enjoy a close friendshipbased on common values, sharedhistory, and a vibrant Jamaican-American community. Together,

we are working to foster inclu-sive economic growth andexpand social justice through ini-tiatives such as the CaribbeanBasin Security Initiative, includ-ing the recently implemented“No Witness, No Justice” CivicEducation and Social Media pro-gram.

We are also deepening ourpartnership for healthier commu-nities through the President’s

Emergency Plan for AIDSRelief,” said Kerry in a state-ment.

He added that the U.S. is“proud to call Jamaica a partnerand friend” and expressed “bestwishes for continued peace andprosperity in the years to come.”

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On February 28, 2013, theCorporate Campaign delivered lettersto Chancellor Matthew Goldstein and17 members of the Board of Trustees.In addition, we met with leaders of theUniversity Student Senate.

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News Americas:On the heels of the death of 18-year-oldRueshad Grant at the Toronto carnival lastweekend, organizers of North America’slargest carnival insist security will again beof utmost priority at the staging of the 46thannual West Indian American Day Carnival.

Spokesperson Jean Alexander insiststhat the organizers remain proactive as theyhave in past years when it comes to securi-ty to ensure nothing like what happens atthe Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival Torontohappens this Labor Day weekend.

Grant died after being dragged under atractor trailer in the hours following theCaribbean Carnival parade on Lake Shore

Blvd. in Toronto on Saturday, August3rd.His mother, Shaundell Ramessar sharedher pain on Facebook saying he is “frozeninto a brick of ice” because of the tragedy.“… the light is gone but wait at the end of thetunnel for me,” she added. Alexanderinsists: “No one is allowed on floats andtrucks except the performer and the NewYork City Police Department monitors thisclosely.” “Additionally,” she said, “trucksand floats have to place long wooden guardson all wheels to ensure if someone falls theywon’t get under the wheels.”

This year’s carnival, under new man-agement for the second consecutive year, isbeing presented under the theme:“Celebrating Caribbean Pride and Culture”and some three million are expected to par-ticipate in the five-day event which kicksoff on Thursday Aug 29th at 8 p.m. with thenew Caribbean Woodstock and CostumeCompetition at the Brooklyn Museum, 200Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn NY.

The Woodstock is set to feature actslike Adrian Dutchin from Guyana, Mikeyfrom Barbados, Trivia from Jamaica, LoverMan from Grenada and Latin Singer JennieSol while the Costume Competition willshowcase ole mas, characters and individualcostumes.

This will be followed by the Stay InSchool Youth Talent Show on Friday Aug30th in the day time and Brass Fest withMachel Montano, Patrice Roberts andFarmer Nappy among others from 8 p.m.that night.

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On Labor Day, 2nd September 2ndfrom 11 a.m., tens of thousands of costumedmasqueraders, dancing spectators andpoliticians, will celebrate with an all daypresentation of the sights, sounds and tasteof the Caribbean.

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A Few Things on Relationships

Dear Divine Diva:

Your response to "Not Ungrateful inBrooklyn (December 20) missed

the mark. Her boyfriend of elevenmonths is flying first class to Jamaica,but he's only paying for a coach ticketfor her? I was a divorce lawyer for 31years (now retired), so I know a fewthings about relationships.

While Enton had no obligation topay her way to Jamaica, once he invitedher, he displayed a troubling characterflaw. If he was going to pay her way, heshould have paid for her to sit with himin first class. Her seat incoach is a warning sign: She'll always bein the back of the plane, the bus or hislife.

Of course buying a first class seatfor the two of them is expensive, but ifhe's going to take her to his family'schateau, he should treat her as an equal --or not do it at all.

–Representing Brooklyn.

Dear Representing Brooklyn:

Iappreciate your viewpoint, one whichis shared by many other readers. The

responses to that letter were an interest-ing mix.

My newspaper readers comment:

Dear Divine Diva:

Not Ungrateful" is unbelievable! Myhusband cannot sit in coach unless

he is at an exit row, and those seats aren'talways easy to get. Because I'm short, Idon't need the extra space and, if I amassigned an exit seat, I gladly give it upto a tall person. That woman will be inJamaica (paid for!) by her boyfriend. Iwould go in the baggage compartmentfor such an opportunity.

-Happy To Trade Places

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Aless-expensive option for long-legged fliers is to buy an extra

coach seat , HOWEVER I’m only flyingthe same class as my man if we are trav-eling together.

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New research by a Michigan StateUniversity scholar of nearly 2,000 peopleaged 50 and older, found that whites andblacks of Caribbean descent experiencemuch higher rates of major depression thanAfrican-Americans.

Amanda Toler Woodward, lead investi-gator on the study and MSU associate pro-fessor of social work, said the findings,taken as a whole, suggest major depressionamong older Caribbean people is worse thanmany believe and has serious implicationsas the massive baby boomer generationages.

The study examined rates of majordepression among three ethnic groups –whites, African-Americans and blackCaribbeans – making it the first comprehen-

sive examination of major depressionamong older blacks.

Specifically, the researchers found:About 23 percent of older black Caribbeanimmigrants experienced major depressionduring their lifetime, and 15 percent experi-enced major depressive symptoms in theprevious 12 months.

Older black men of Caribbean descentreported much higher rates of major depres-sion than older black women of Caribbeandescent. This runs counter to the other eth-nic groups–whites and African-Americans–which saw women report higherrates of major depression.

While the study did not measure whyblack Caribbean nationals had significantlyhigher rates of major depression thanAfrican-Americans, Woodward said it mayhave to do with negative experiences relatedto immigration such as being separated fromfamily and friends and adapting to U.S. cul-ture.

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