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ouncil Member Laurie A. Cumbo was appointed as the first woman of color to serve as Majority Leader of the New York City Council during the Stated Meeting on Jan 11. This major step forward is a culmination of her year-round advocacy to increase the representation of women in City Hall and their participation in key decisions that will dictate the future course of the 51member legislative body. Her legislative victories include the expansion of paid family leave and universal pre-K, raising the minimum wage, protecting reproductive rights and fighting for this city’s LBGTQIA and non-confirming citizens, requiring sexual educational reform in New York City public schools, championing gender pay equity through the codification of the NYC Commis-

sion on Gender Equity, increased transparency and accountability procedures to support and highlight opportunities to advance minority and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBEs) “I have spent the greater part of my first term in office advocating that ‘women’s issues’ are human rights issues. My colleague, who would often express the same sentiment, is Speaker Corey Johnson. He has been uniquely positioned to understand the interwoven relationship of our community’s greatest opportunities to solve and put forward positive solutions that lift all people. When we raise the voices and issues that so many have deemed women’s issues, we are lifting everyone,” said Council Member and Majority Leader Laurie A. Cumbo, who formerly served as chair of the Committee on Women’s Issues during her freshman term and currently co-chairs the Women’s Caucus. Continued on page 4

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fter winning re-election last fall by one of the most substantial margins in New York City’s history, Mayor Bill de Blasio promised billions of dollars to address critical social issues such as homelessness, affordable housing, prison reform and struggling public hospitals. The mayor’s promises could serve as the city’s new year’s resolution to address the homelessness and affordable housing predicaments that millions of New Yorkers face. It would appear that city officials do not have a firm handle on the homeless crisis. An estimated 50,000 people sleep in homeless shelters across the city at nights, while hundreds of thousands more struggle to pay exorbitantly high rents with meager incomes. New York City has failed to live up to its promise.

Over the last several decades, New York State, including New York City, continues to stimulate growth across regional economies while remaining the world's beacon of economic opportunity. We are very proud of the economic boom and job creation activities, but where are the infrastructures for people of live, work, raise families, and do business? According to urban planners, the shortage of affordable housing stock stems from the increasing desirability of people calling New York home. It is reported that for the first time in decades, more people

are moving to or staying in the city than leaving. Our older residents are aging in place rather than moving after retirement, while our young families are staying put in the City rather than moving to the suburbs when their children reach school age. Everybody wants to be in the Big Apple. It is a magnet as droves people from all over are drawn to the “center of the universe.” However, everyone knows the demographic status of the city but do very little to address the problem. The private marketplace has not produced enough housing for existing residents, let alone enough to accommodate the growth that the city has been experiencing.

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And, despite considerable public investments to stimulate the production of affordable low- and moderate-income housing for New Yorkers, the supply of publicly subsidized housing meets the needs of only a fraction of the people in those income groups. The continued mismatch between the demand for affordable housing and its supply also exacerbates the rising income inequality that threatens the city's progress. Too many New Yorkers sleep in homeless shelters and thousands more struggle to pay high rents with meager earnings. During 2018 we would like Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio to do more to increase housing stock for New Yorkers significantly. Patrick Maitland patrick@streethype.net

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More High School Juniors Taking SAT Exam

NEW YORK, NY: chools Chancellor Carmen Fariña recently announced a record-high 61,800 high school juniors taking the SAT exam, a 51 percent increase from last year. The record-high participation comes as a result of the first-ever SAT School Day – in Spring 2017, all New York City high school juniors were able to take the SAT free of charge during the school day. The SAT School Day is part of College Access for All, a key initiative in Mayor de Blasio and Chancellor Fariña’s Equity and Excellence for All agenda. The SAT participation gap between Black and Hispanic students and their white and Asian peers decreased significantly: • A record-high 74.7 percent of Black juniors took the SAT, a 27.4 point increase over 2016 • A record-high 73.6 percent of Hispanic juniors took the SAT, a 28.1 point increase over 2016 • A record-high 83.0 percent of white juniors took the SAT, a 21.5 point increase over 2016 • A record-high 89.4 percent of Asian juniors took the SAT, a 16.4 point increase over 2016 In total, 9,063 more Hispanic juniors took the SAT than in 2016, and 6,151 more Black juniors took the SAT than in 2016. The Chancellor made the announcement on the City’s third-annual College Awareness Day, on which schools serving grades 3-K through 12 across all five boroughs participate in college and career-themed events and activities to promote a college-going culture. “With more NYC students taking the SAT than ever before, our efforts to eliminate any barriers on any child’s path to college and careers are working,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “These results represent important progress and outline real improvements across the five boroughs. Congratulations to our students, their families and devoted educators for this critical step forward.” “As the first in my family to go to college, I understand the message that initiatives like SAT School Day and College Awareness Day send to our students – we believe they have the potential to go to college, and we’re-

Bronx Councilman Andy King (3rd l) poses with students after a pep talk session in Co-op City recently. King also discussed with students about college awareness and career development.

going to give them the support and resources to get there,” said Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña. “I am excited to see a record number of students taking the SAT as a result of the SAT School Day, and in particular, to see the SAT participation gap shrinking. We’ll continue to build on record-high graduation rates, college enrollment, and college readiness rates with our Equity and Excellence for All agenda.” The citywide SAT School Day removes a number of barriers to SAT participation for students: individually registering for the test; requesting a fee waiver; traveling to an unfamiliar location; and having to take the test on a Saturday, when students and families may have other obligations. Incorporating the SAT as a school activity also promotes a strong college and career culture – students envisioning and thinking about college and career planning throughout their high school career.

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Continued from page 1 “Council Member Cumbo is a passionate advocate for women and for all New Yorkers. I am thrilled that she will bring her energy and commitment to the role of Majority Leader, as the Council expands our oversight responsibilities and continues to address critical issues facing New Yorkers across the five boroughs. I thank Majority Leader Cumbo and look forward to working with her and all of my colleagues this session,” said Council Speaker Corey Johnson. During the next four years, Council Member Cumbo will play a pivotal role in guiding the borough delegations and caucuses, particularly during the budget process; securing additional Council funding for schools; empowering young women and girls as future leaders; expanding access for youth of all backgrounds to a globally competitive curriculum that incorporates science, technology, education, arts, and mathematics (S.T.E.A.M./ S.T.E.M.); increasing opportu-

nities for our M/WBEs, fighting for greater affordable housing and ensuring women have a seat at the table to bring forth issues that not only affect women and families, but everyday people. Laurie Angela Cumbo was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and graduated from the Berkeley Carroll Day School in Park Slope and Brooklyn Technical High School in Fort Greene before going on to attend Spelman College in Atlanta, GA, where she graduated with a degree in Fine Art. She returned to Brooklyn and received her Master’s Degree in Visual Arts Administration from New York University in 1999. As a cultural leader, entrepreneur, activist, college professor, educator, lecturer and small business owner working in the notfor-profit sector, Ms. Cumbo has dedicated her life to community development and preserving the dynamic elements of diversity that have made Brooklyn, New York what it is today.

Research has demonstrated the importance of strong college and career culture, and it is critical to the success of the Mayor and Chancellor’s Equity and Excellence for All agenda. Research has also demonstrated that SAT School Day broadens opportunities for all students and particularly for Hispanic and Black students. SAT participation for New York City seniors also increased significantly – a

record-high 50,948 seniors in the Class of 2017 took the SAT at least once during their four years of high school. This 9.3 percent increase from the prior year was driven by the 2016 pilot of the SAT School Day at 91 high schools. As with high school juniors, the SAT participation gap between Black and Hispanic students and their white and Asian peers decreased significantly.

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N Bronx Rapist Gets Ten Years Sentence Clevon Reeves, 36

Bronx man will serve 10 years in state prison after DNA linked him to the rape of a Mount Vernon woman in 2014. Clevon Reeves, 36 who pled guilty in November to one count of Rape in the First Degree, was sentenced by Judge Susan M. Cacace on Monday. On Nov. 22, 2014, as the victim was entering her apartment on Cortlandt Street, Reeves, who was unknown to the victim, pushed her inside from behind, forced her onto the floor and forcibly raped her. During the forcible rape, Reeves choked the victim. Reeves then fled the scene and the victim immediately called 911 and reported her attack. The Mount Vernon Police Department responded and commenced an investigation. The victim was taken to Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital where she was treated for her injuries and she submitted to a sexual assault evidence collection kit. The evidence collected from the victim and the scene was submitted to the Westchester County Department of Laboratories and Research for DNA analysis. The DNA profile developed by the lab was submitted into CODIS (Combined DNA Index System) and on Jan. 30, 2015 Clevon Reeves was identified as the suspect in the rape. Following a lengthy search, he was arrested on Oct. 25, 2016 by members of the Mount Vernon Police Department and Investigators from the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office. ———————

New Rochelle Police Officer Sentenced for Drunk Driving

NEW ROCHELLE: arry Kyreakedes, 39 a former New Rochelle Police Officer, has been sentenced on Jan 5 to 2 ½ to 7 ½ years in state prison for the 2017 drunk driving crash that resulted in the death of Isaac Ward, a passenger in his car. Kyreakedes pled guilty in October before Judge Barry Warhit, who handed down his sentence today, to one count of Vehicular Manslaughter in the First Degree, a class “C” Felony, and one count of Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated Per Se, an unclassified Misdemeanor.

BROOKLYN: ew York State Assemblywoman Pamela Harris of Brooklyn is facing fraud and obstruction-of-justice charges Tuesday, after the unsealing of an 11-count indictment against her, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. Prosecutors allege the state legislator, who represents parts of southern Brooklyn, was involved in schemes that range from defrauding the New York City Council through a nonprofit she controlled to providing fake documents to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to illegally securing tens of thousands in funds after Hurricane Sandy. “As alleged in the indictment, the defendant defrauded government agencies out of tens of thousands of dollars in public funds and tried to fraudulently obtain even more,” recently installed U.S. Attorney Richard Donoghue said in a statement. According to prosecutors, as investigators began to circle, Harris allegedly attempted to obstruct justice. “When she learned that law enforcement was investigating her various fraud schemes, she pressured witnesses to lie to the FBI and cover them up,” Donoghue said. Harris’ alleged schemes were as creative as they were multitudinous, according to prosecutors. Between August 2014 and July 2015, Harris used her position as the executive director of the nonprofit Coney Island Generation Gap to secure $23,000 in funds from the city council to rent studio space. She allegedly submitted forged leasing documents to the city’s Department of Youth and Community Development, which is responsible for administering and disturbing the council’s discretionary funding. Harris then diverted the funds into her personal account and used the money for personal expenses, according to prosecutors. The scheming continued, prosecutors said, after she was elected to the assembly in 2015. Again, Harris requested funding from the council for the nonprofit for rental space between July 2015 and January 2017. Another $11,400 was allegedly diverted from the group’s accounts directly into Harris’ personal one. Harris also allegedly defrauded both federal and local rebuilding programs attempting to help people after Hurricane Sandy devastated coastal communities in Brooklyn and elsewhere in 2012. Prosecutors claim Harris defrauded FEMA out of nearly $25,000 by falsely claiming she’d been forced out of her Coney Island residence after the storm. To buttress claims she’d been forced to take up temporary residence, Harris allegedly submitted fake lease agreements and falsified rent payment receipts to federal authorities, despite continuing to live in her home. Likewise, Harris is alleged to have submitted the same receipts she submitted to FEMA to the city’s Build It Back program in an attempt to obtain additional financial assistance.

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Prosecutors say she also made additional false claims in an attempt to persuade Build It Back to pay for construction on her home. Additionally, Harris allegedly made false claims in 2013 during bankruptcy proceedings related to the post-Sandy schemes, in an attempt to obscure the amount of money she was paying and receiving. When Harris became aware of a grand jury

investigation into the alleged activity, prosecutors say she told witnesses to lie to FBI agents conducting the investigation. Michael Whyland, a spokesman for Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, said in a statement that the assembly leader’s office was hearing about the charges for the first time. “They are very serious charges and it’s important to let the justice system take its course,” Whyland said.

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GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands: he number of people who visited the Cayman Islands in 2017 reached record highs, the Department of Tourism (DoT) confirmed on Thursday as it released the complete arrival figures for 2017. For the first time in the islands’ tourism history the numbers broke through the 400,000 mark for people flying into the islands for a visit. Meanwhile, down at the dock the year ended with the best cruise passenger arrival numbers for 12 years. Tourism Minister Moses Kirkconnell said those who played a role in attracting visitors to the destination should be “extraordinarily proud of their efforts”. Last year 418,403 stay-over visitors came to Cayman, an 8.55% increase on 2016, and another 1,728,444 cruisers came to the islands on more than 570 ships. The statistics show that from June through to the end of the year, air arrivals topped all past recorded statistics. In December more than 49,000 stay-over visitors arrived, well over 21% more than December 2016 and 20.8% higher than the previous record-holding December of 2014. The growth in tourism was fuelled by numbers from key markets in North America. The US Northeast region alone delivered nearly 3,000 additional visitors year over year, making it the top performing region of 2017, and there was a near 38% increase on people coming from the Midwest region in December. ———————

Antigua-Barbuda to embark on US$90 million renovation of deep water port

ST JOHN’S, Antigua: s the country continues its climb to economic resilience, the government of Antigua and Barbuda has embarked on a multimillion dollar port modernization project. According to minister of information, Melford Nicholas, during the weekly Cabinet press briefing, “More than US$90 million will be expended on modernizing and enlarging the current Deepwater harbour cargo port. The resources have come from the China Export/Import Bank in the form of a low-interest loan, with very generous interest rates, and a moratorium on repayment.” This, according to Prime Minister Gaston Browne, “will be the single largest public sector investment undertaken by any government, past or present and will facilitate the transformation of the facility into a regional transshipment port.” The port modernization project, which is scheduled to have its ground breaking on Monday, will see a largescale effort placed in completing the task.

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Forbes Ranks Jamaica Best in Caribbean for Doing business ANDREW HOLNESS Jamaican Prime Minister

New York, NY: amaica has been ranked the best Caribbean country for business by Forbes magazine. In its 12th edition of the annual Best Countries for Business report, Jamaica is ranked the highest among Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries, while Haiti is ranked among the worst three countries in the world for doing business. Of the 153 countries assessed for the report, Jamaica is ranked at 72, with Trinidad and Tobago at 75 and Belize at 111. Guyana is listed at 113, with Suriname at 135 and Haiti at 151. Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness, says he was expecting Jamaica to have an improved ranking in the World Bank’s Doing Business Report for 2018 year. “We improved in starting a business. Jamaica made starting a business faster by reinstating next-day service for company incorporation. Jamaica improved reliability of electricity supply in Kingston by investing in the distribution network, through several initiatives, including the installation of smart metres and distribution automation switches,” Holness said. Jamaica also reduced the time for documentary compliance for importing by implementing a web-based customs data management platform, ASYCUDA World.

The Prime Minister said the Government since came to office in 2016 started to take several steps to improve Jamaica’s ranking in the report.

GENEVA, Switzerland: N rights experts have urged governments in Latin America and the Caribbean to adopt a strong agreement on environmental rights, including rights to information, participation and access to justice. “It is now crucial for governments in the region to act in solidarity and to accept legally binding rules to protect both human rights and the environment,” the experts said. The appeal comes as Latin American and Caribbean states

meet in the Chilean capital, Santiago, for their eighth round of negotiations under the auspices of the UN Economic Commission on Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). The negotiations are seeking to implement Principle 10 of the 1992 Rio Declaration, in which states all around the world committed to promote access to information on the environment, to foster participation in decision-making processes affecting it, and to provide access to justice in environmental matters.

The list is topped by the United Kingdom, followed by New Zeleand (2nd), the Netherlands (3rd), Sweden (4th) and Canada (5th). The United States is ranked as the 12th best country for business. The magazine determines the Best Countries for Business by rating 153 nations on 15 different factors, including property rights, innovation, taxes, technology, corruption, and infrastructure. It also evaluates factors such as market size, political risk, quality of life, workforce, freedom, red tape, and investor protection. Forbes says that the data is based on published reports from several reputable organisations, including the United Nations, Transparency International, the World Bank Group, and World Economic Forum. Forbes compiled the list by rating 153 nations on 15 different factors: property rights, innovation, taxes, technology, corruption, infrastructure, market size, political risk, quality of life, workforce, freedom (personal, trade and monetary), red tape and investor protection. Each category was equally weighted.

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KINGSTON, Jamaica: ature has warned us. We need to take heed, said Jamaican radio talk show host Cliff Hughes on his morning programme less than 12 hours after a magnitude 7.6 undersea earthquake struck off the coast of Honduras on January 9. For approximately one hour, authorities issued a tsunami warning for Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Cuba, Jamaica and other Caribbean islands, as well the coasts of Mexico and Central America, but was subsequently lifted. The magnitude of the quake was stronger than the tremblor that devastated Haiti on January 12, 2010, killing around 200,000 people (which actually produced a tsunami). News alerts went out from various regional entities on social media, but the earthquake hit at shortly before 10:00 p.m. local time, when many had already gone to bed: A small tsunami was recorded in the Cayman Islands. Many Jamaican residents only heard about the earthquake when awoken by anxious messages from overseas. At least one Jamaican community of Old Harbour Bay does have a pilot tsunami warning in place with some residents evacuating. In Puerto Rico, where authorities also briefly issued a tsunami warning, citizens were similarly caught off guard. Puerto Rico is still suffering from major infrastructural damage following Hurricane Maria last year, and its tsunami warning system was officially out of action. On the Caribbean coast of Belize, anxiety rose as the sea appeared to retreat. One Belizean bravely traversed coastal areas, posting live videos online, noting that police were clearing affected areas. ————————-

New immigration measures come into force in Cuba

HAVANA, Cuba (ACN) — On January 1, new immigration measures approved in October 2017 came into force and are part of the updating process Cuba started five years ago. Granma newspaper highlighted the elimination of the “Habilitation” of the passport for the Cuban emigrants’ trips to Cuba and the authorization of the entry and exit to Cuba of Cuban citizens residing abroad in pleasure boats, through the international tourist marinas Hemingway and Gaviota-Varadero, are part of the rules that take effect. Likewise, permission to enter the country for Cuban citizens who left illegally with the exception of those who did it through the United States Naval Base in Guantánamo is implemented.

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Dr. Scholl's Shoe Inserts Aren't Custom Fit, 2nd Circ. Told A proposed class of Bayer AG customers on Thursday urged the Second Circuit to revive a false advertising suit over the company’s “custom fit” Dr. Scholl’s shoe inserts, arguing Bayer’s foot-measurement kiosks convince customers the over-the-counter orthotics are similar to those prescribed by a doctor.

Acquitted Former Peruvian Soccer Boss Still Faces Charges The former president of the Peruvian soccer federation who was acquitted by a New York federal jury on a racketeering count in the U.S. government’s wide-ranging FIFA corruption probe last month will face the remaining charges, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday. Ed Sheeran, Tim McGraw Stole Hit Song, Suit Says Law360 Video A new lawsuit filed Wednesday in Manhattan federal court claims a recent single from Tim McGraw and Faith Hill that was cowritten by Ed Sheeran is a “blatant note for note copy” of an earlier song. Schiff Hardin, Sullivan & Cromwell Steer $100M NYC Loan Schiff Hardin LLP represented MUFG Union Bank NA in connection with its $100 million loan to Sullivan & Cromwell LLPcounseled real estate investment trust Vornado for a property in Queens, according to records filed in New York on Thursday and an announcement from Vornado.

FERC Won't Override NY's $683M Pipeline Permit Denial The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Thursday refused to overrule New York’s denial of a Clean Water Act permit for a $683 million natural gas pipeline, rejecting Constitution Pipeline Co. LLC’s argument that the state waived its authority by blowing through a one-year statutory deadline to act on the permit request. Feds Must Pay $1.4M For VA Patient’s Cancer Misdiagnosis A New York federal judge on Thursday put the federal government on the hook for approximately $1.4 million after ruling that a Veterans Affairs hospital failed to make a timely diagnosis of a man’s lung cancer, which contributed to his death.

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Fake U.S. Immigration Employee Sentenced to up to Three Years

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Kingston, Jamaica WI: amaica’s Reggae Boyz will play their first match of 2018 at the end of this month as they face South Korea in a friendly international in Turkey. President of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) Mike Ricketts says the reason for having the game in Turkey is to expose the local players to Turkish clubs with a view to securing trials and contracts with those teams. The January 31 fixture will play a part in preparation for Jamaica for the inaugural CONCACAF League of Nations tournament which begins in September. This would be the fourth time that Jamaica and South Korea will be meeting as previously Jamaica has lost twice and drawn once against the red devils. The last time both teams played eachother was in 2015, where Jamaica lost 30. South Korea will be participating in the 2018 FIFA World Cup as they are in Group ‘F’ with Germany, Sweden and Mexico. Their best finish in a World Cup was 4th in 2002. President Ricketts is also hoping to secure a friendly match on the next FIFA date in March.

Jamaican Holness signs with USL's Bethlehem Steel ————

PHILADELPHIA: wenty-three-year-old Jamaican midfielder Omar Holness has signed with Philadelphia Union B team, Bethlehem Steel FC, in the United Soccer League (USL). A first-round draft by Real Salt Lake, Holness' move is pending league and federation approval. Bethlehem Steel FC head coach Brendan Burke said “we were really excited about the opportunity to approach Omar given his experience in the MLS”. “He knows what it takes and what the daily demands are as a professional soccer player and I expect him to a veteran leader for us as a 23-year-old. Holness, who represented Jamaica at the youth levels, represented Jamaica club Real Mona in 2012-13 season. Another Jamaican international Cory Burke had a two-year stint with Bethlehem Stell before this year moving up the senior ranks to MLS campaigners the Philadelphia Union. Outstanding Jamaica goalkeeper Andre Blake also plays for Philadelphia. -Jamaicaobserver.com/Paul Burrowes

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ST JOHN’S, Antigua: he West Indies women completed a double series whitewash over Sri Lanka after they won the third and final T20 International by 31 runs at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua on Sunday. The victory was extra special, as Deandra Dottin struck her second T20 century, becoming the first woman to achieve such a feat. She scored 112 from 67 balls. Hay-

ley Matthews hit 34, as the Windies Women posted 159/6 from their 20 overs. Dottin’s batting had the crowd enthralled as they watched her hit 5-sixes and 9-fours on her way to the match-winnings innings. She along with Matthews posted a 130-run partnership for the second wicket when Matthews departed run out. Ama Kanchana was the best Sri Lanka bowler, taking 2/24. The Sri Lankans had something to celebrate as Shashikala Siri-

wardena and Rabecca Vandort both struck half-centuries in their team’s run-chase. Hayley Matthews had a fantastic spell with the ball, taking 4/18, as the Windies Women kept a tight bowling attack. Sri Lanka finished on 128/5 from their allotted 20 overs. Deandra Dottin was Player of the Match as well as Player of the Series for her cumulative score of 154 runs and 1 wicket.

Former Cayman Islands football official sentenced to federal prison in US

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (CNS) ostas Takkas (61), the former general secretary of the Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA), has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for his part in the FIFA corruption scandal, according to reports coming from the US. He worked as Jeffrey Webb’s attaché when the former CIFA president was also vice president of FIFA. Takkas, who pleaded guilty to one count of money laundering conspiracy, played a relatively minor role in the massive football scandal compared to Webb, helping to launder $3 million in bribes his boss took during his time at the helm of CONCACAF. Takkas has already served some ten months in custody when he was held in Switzerland after his arrest in May 2015 and his lawyers were hopeful he would actually serve

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no more than a few weeks in a US prison. The court also ordered him to pay $3 million resti-

tution, along with Webb, who pleaded guilty in November 2015 to much more serious charges and who is expected to be sentenced in January. “It was a massive fraud,” said Judge Pamela Chen, who heard the case. “This is a serious crime.” Takkas was born in Cyprus and holds both dual UK-Greek nationality but he lived in the Cayman Islands, and is understood to have Caymanians status and will likely be deported back there after he is released. While he was living in Cayman he became involved in local football, and was working with Webb when he soared to dizzy heights in international football administration. In court he admitted that he “should have known better” and was remorseful about his crime.

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Wilmington, DE: his February 14, 2018 Author/activist Kevin Alberto Sabio will be celebrating, not only his 8th year publishing anniversary, but also the release of his NINTH literary title "Fiesta Girl" (Draft2Digital, 2018). Fiesta Girl is an Urban Lit/Romance novel set in 1990s New York City, grooving to the beat of poetry, Latin Freestyle, and Hip Hop. Based on the original screenplay written by the author, this is one Urban (Afro) Latino love story that you won't want to miss. "Brooklyn's own Alonzo Carrion is a gifted writer & poet...and a hopeless romantic. After being the victim of a recent heartbreak, not even his writing can help him to clear his mind, and ease his soul. Enter Rita Lebron, a down-to-earth fashion design student from the Lower East Side, ready and willing to become his muse. After a chance meeting while out with some friends at a party, they fall for each other fast and hard. But, Rita has her own dark relationship demons that she has to deal with." Fiesta Girl will be available exclusively in eBook format only, and is scheduled to be released during the week of Akoma Day (Feb 14th-Feb 20th). To be published through Draft2Digital, the eBook will be available through all major eBook distributors. Kevin is an author and activist born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. He is the youngest of three children of Honduran Garifuna immigrant parents. He is the founder/organizer of the Universal Africana Literary Arts Movement. He is currently the author of EIGHT books of nonfiction and fiction. He currently resides in Wilmington, DE.

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News Americas, Kingston, Jamaica: he show may be over but reggae star Shaggy is still prodding on with his mission of raising funds to benefit The Bustamante Hospital for Children in Jamaica. The star, who thrilled many Jamaicans last Saturday night with a concert with many top celebrities on the grounds of Jamaica House in St. Andrew, is hoping to deliver US $1 million to the hospital. Through his Rae Town apparel, the star says 100 percent of profits from the sale of the ‘ShaggynFriends’ concert tee-shirt will also go directly to helping the hospital. The Shaggy and Friends concert featured top celebrities like Sting, Wyclef Jean and Dough E. Fresh along with soca stars Benji Garlin and Faye Ann Lyons and reggae’s Capleton, Aidonia, Dexta Daps, Junior Reid, Professor Nuts, Barrington Levy, Chaka Demus and Pliers, Rayvon, Wayne Wonder, Shenseea, Third World, Christopher Martin and Romain Virgo. Sting, former Police frontman, started his extended performance with ‘Every

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LONDON, England: Jamaican man who killed three former partners has been jailed for a minimum of 26 years in the United Kingdom. The police reported that Theodore Johnson, 64, beat and strangled his ex-girlfriend Angela Best, 51, on December 15, 2016, after she met another man. Johnson pleaded guilty to murdering Best on the first day of his trial on Tuesday. He already had two manslaughter convictions. The first was in 1981 when he pushed his wife off a ninth-floor balcony — and in the second incident — he strangled a former partner in 1993. Johnson met Best while on unescorted leave from a secure mental hospital in 1997. According to reports hours after attacking her in December 2016, Johnson, a garage worker, threw himself in front of an express train. He lost his right arm and left hand and now uses a wheelchair.

he former Hackensack city police chief, who was forced out of his post after his conviction in 2012 on insurance fraud and other charges that were all later overturned, has been reinstated as the top cop. Charles “Ken” Zisa was reinstated to the position he lost more than five years ago, so that he can retire as a police chief.

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He plans to retire as of Feb. 1. In September, Zisa sued the city claiming it breached a 2016 settlement agreement and sought a court order to restore him to the position. Despite the title, Zisa said, he has no intention of seeking active duty. He said that he simply wanted to retire with the position he had when he was arrested.

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The victim survived and is being treated at St. Joseph’s Trauma Center in Paterson. In addition to attempted murder, Mitchell faces charges of possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, aggravated assault, endangering an injured victim, terroristic threats, possession of a defaced firearm and criminal restraint. Mitchell had his first court appearance Saturday. A motion to detain Mitchell has been filed by the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office. A detention hearing will take place Jan. 10.

According to admissions made in connection with Bahn’s plea, from between February 2014 and May 2015, Bahn joined a scheme to pay bribes to a foreign official in a country in the Middle East in order to facilitate the sale by Keangnam of a commercial building known as Landmark 72 in Hanoi, Vietnam, to the Middle Eastern country’s sovereign wealth fund. In particular, Bahn, Ban and others agreed to pay $500,000 upfront to the foreign official, who he believed made decisions about the acquisition of assets for the Middle Eastern country’s sovereign wealth fund, in order to corruptly influence him to cause the sovereign wealth fund to purchase Landmark 72. In furtherance of the scheme, Bahn and Ban transferred $500,000 to Harris for him to pass on to the foreign official. In related proceedings, codefendant Harris admitted that he double-crossed his codefendants, and simply stole the $500,000 bribe.

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