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By Kimmy Blair Street Hype Writer KINGSTON, JAMAICA: he United Kingdom’s (Britain) plan to allocate £25 million to help build a prison in Jamaica has sparked widespread debate over long-term funding for the facility Jamaican where prisoners prosecuted in the U.K. will spend their sentences. Prime Minister David Cameron announced the plan during an official visit to Jamaica on Sept. 29. He said the funding will come from the UK’s foreign aid budget and that the British government will pay for about 40 percent of the lockup, which will be big enough to fit 1,500 inmates. Jamaica’s Parliamentary Opposition is insisting on the release of details of the proposed prisoner transfer deal between Jamaica and Britain. Critics of the plan argue that its construction will ultimately place a severe strain on the country's finances, especially because the some 300 prisoners coming back to Jamaica would cost Jamaican taxpayers a whopping $480 million a year. Currently, Britain is unable to deport Jamaican prisoners from the UK because the island’s colonial-era maximum-security prisons do not meet international human right standards. On the whole, the two outdated lock-ups have long exceeded their accommodation capacity for the island’s growing prison population of over 4,000. “It is absolutely right that foreign criminals who break our laws are properly punished but this shouldn’t be at the expense of the hardworking British taxpayer,” Cameron said in a statement. “And it will help Jamaica, by helping to provide a new prison -- strengthening their criminal justice system.”
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He added that the agreement is very important because it will “mean Jamaican criminals are sent back home to serve their sentences, saving the British taxpayer millions of pounds, but still ensuring justice is done." It's estimated that there are over 600 Jamaican prisoners in the UK, the majority serving violent or drug-related offenses. British government claims the new prison will save taxpayers £10 million a year when it becomes operational in 2020.
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Cameron also used his visit to Jamaica to announce a further £300 million in funding for other infrastructure projects in the Caribbean, including roads, bridges and ports. Cameron's visit to Jamaica had been overshadowed by calls from Jamaican MPs and campaigners for Britain to pay reparations for slavery. Cameron has ruled out the possibility of reparations, saying that it was "not the right approach."
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obody really likes prisons or other correctional facilities in which inmates are forcibly confined and denied a variety of freedoms under the authority of state, city or federal governments as a form of punishment. But, prisons serve as an important part of our criminal justice system in which individuals officially charged with or convicted of crimes are punished. Last week, people all over the world, including Jamaicans, were outraged and upset that the British government brokered a £25-million prison agreement with Jamaica that would involve the transfer of at least 300 Jamaicans in UK prisons back to Jamaica to complete their sentences. The announcement by Prime Minister David Cameron came days after he rejected calls for the UK to pay reparations or apologize for the slave trade. At the start of his tour of the Caribbean region, his
spokesmen said he was focused on the future instead of things that happened “when he wasn’t even born.” However, the issue became personal and more sensitive as historical data revealed that Cameron’s ancestors actually owned slaves in the Caribbean centuries ago. Nevertheless, Jamaica is in needs of additional prison space, as the two maximum facilities that were built by the colonial government have long exceeded their accommodation capacity for the island’s growing prison population of over 4,000. In keeping with the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between Jamaica's Security Ministry and the government of the UK, a maximum-security prison to house Jamaicans convicted in the UK, will be constructed. This will result in the saving of £10-million annually for the British taxpayers. Based on the information we have on the Jamaica-UK
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prison deal, it would appear that the construction of the prison is not in Jamaica's best interest. The terms for the prison's construction will ultimately place a severe strain on the country's finances as it is estimated that the 300 prisoners coming back to Jamaica are going to cost Jamaican taxpayers $480 million a year. Prime Minister Cameron is absolutely right that foreign criminals who break laws are properly punished, but he is
being disingenuous to believe it shouldn’t be at the expense of the “hardworking British taxpayer.” Cameron is skillfully shifting the cost of keeping those UK prisoners to the Jamaican taxpayers. That’s why the Prisoner Transfer agreement is important to the UK government. It will mean Jamaican criminals are sent back home to serve their sentences, thus saving the British taxpayers £10 millions o yearly once the first prisoners are returned from 2020 onwards. Since the £25 million in assistance from the UK would account for approximately 40 percent of the cost to construct the prison, Jamaica would have to find the remaining 60 percent, as well as undertake the burden of housing and feeding the proposed 300 prisoners to be repatriated. We therefore suggest that the Jamaica-UK prison deal is not in the best interest of Jamaica and should be scrapped.
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for any ‘narcotics or gang activity’ or associated with anybody charged or identified by the police, as the report would have implied. It should be noted, however that with a very high crime rate in our community including the use of drug and other illegal narcotics, OK Freddy is unable and should not be expected to monitor activities of people or perhaps some customers that congregate on the public road.
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BRONX: olice have arrested a man they say has been sexually abusing underage boys in the Bronx since the summer. On three different occasions starting in August, investigators say Greg Boyden, 37, lured or forced victims to different areas of Seton Falls Park. That's where he allegedly groped the boys, touched himself or exposed himself.
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The victims range in age from 12 to 15 years old. The most recent incident happened last Saturday morning. Boyden faces a number of charges, including three counts of sexual abuse. During their investigation, police also discovered Boyden had sent an indecent photo of himself to a 13-year-old boy.
New Rochelle Schools Launch First Community YouTube Channel
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NEW ROCHELLE: n an effort to improve cohesion between the community and local schools, the New Rochelle School District has launched its first YouTube channel, which will feature works from both students and faculty members. On Thursday, school officials announced that they have launched the channel, which, while scant with content immediately, will soon be populated with videos and information, including student projects, work and announcements. At its launched, the New Rochelle School District YouTube channel featured
three videos, including a public service announcement from the high school regarding drinking and making smart decisions; the high school senior video for the Class of 2015 and a message encouraging viewers to support the Dollars for Scholars Walk that will be held beginning next week. “Our schools are on YouTube!,” the school district announced in a statement. “We are very excited to announce a first for our community: the launch of the district’s YouTube channel. We are gradually populating the page with videos, so be sure to check it out today and come back often to see what we’ve added.”
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cious metal dealers, check-cashing businesses and any stores that operate between midnight and 4 a.m. According to the report, the law is part of a growing movement across the country to require certain businesses to use digital technology for the means of security. Cities like San Francisco, Milwaukee and Chicago all have passed similar measures, the story said.
Security Camera Law Takes effect in Yonkers A city law set to go into effect in January will require certain businesses to install high-quality security cameras and to turn the footage over to police upon request.
The law, which is already operating in White Plains and has been discussed in Peekskill, will affect any city store that sells alcohol, pharmacies, pawn shops, pre-
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Not the Seventh-day Adventist Church
Our page 5 story in the Sept 1-18, 2015 issue, under the caption, “Judge Orders Pastor to Cease Leadership of Church,” referred incorrectly to the “Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church” on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx. The correct name is the “Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church Ministries,” which is not affiliated to the “Seventh-day Adventist Church, “ a Protestant Christian denomination distinguished by its observance of Saturday. We reget the error. -Editor, Street Hype
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Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams joins students from PS 193 Gil Hodges in raising up an oversized check in the amount of $13,314,000 made out to “One Brooklyn” for STEM education; he visited their school to announce the investment from his Fiscal Year 2016 funds in 70 schools throughout the borough.
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Mothers Seeking Justice
The mothers of Eric Garner and Ramarley Graham stood side beside Hawa Bah, who’s son, Mohamed Bah, was killed by the NYPD three years ago.
Man Caught with Fake NYS Inspection Stickers at JFK
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QUEENS Bronx man has been arrested after being caught with hundreds of forged New York State inspection stickers. Queens District Attorney Richard Brown says Luis Cabral, 34, was arrested Tuesday at John F. Kennedy Airport with more than 900 fake 2016 safety emission inspection stickers. He had flown in from the Dominican Republic. Brown said the stickers hold an estimated total street value of more than $100,000. Cabral faces a charge of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument. He could serve up to seven years in prison if convicted.
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New York, NY: he de Blasio administration is spending a million dollars on a new ad campaign to promote the recently enacted rent freeze for rent-stabilized apartments. The ads will begin appearing in subways and newspapers later this month, as well as online and radio. They are meant to to raise awareness about the new rent guidelines that took effect this month and help prevent tenants from being overcharged. City officials are also putting together a door-to-door campaign to notify 1-hundredthousand tenants about the freeze. The Rent Guidelines Board voted back in June for a freeze on one year rent stabilized leases. A two percent increase was also agreed upon for tenants with two-year leases. This comes as Mayor Bill de Blasio is set to host his first-ever town hall next week in Washington Heights. He's expected to address rent security and protection for tenants.
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New York, NY: ast week in New York City, the mothers of Eric Garner and Ramarley Graham stood side beside Hawa Bah, whose son Mohamed Bah was killed by the NYPD three years ago. They rallied outside the Department of Justice Southern District to call on the DOJ to take action in Bah’s case. On Sept. 25, 2012, Mrs. Bah called 911 to request an ambulance for her son, who she believed was in physical and mental distress. Instead of an ambulance, NYPD Emergency Services Unit officers arrived. Despite Mrs. Bah pleading with them not to, the officers forced their way into her son’s apartment with guns drawn and shot him eight times. The NYPD claims Mr. Bah had a knife, but no knife has been made available to the families’ attorneys. A little over a year after Mr. Bah’s death, a Manhattan grand jury failed to indict any of the officers responsible. The case has been stalled with the Department of Justice since. “My son never committed a crime in his life,” said Mrs. Bah. “He didn’t do anything wrong and yet the grand jury came back with no indictment. Now the DOJ is the only chance I have for any kind of justice for Mohamed.” “I’m here because my son’s case has gotten a lot of attention, but other cases, like Mohamed’s, have not,” said Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner. “All the mothers need to stand together to make sure our children get justice. We need the Department of Justice to do this right thing for our sons.” “It’s time for the DOJ to stop dragging their feet in our son’s cases,” said Constance Malcolm, mother of Ramarley Graham. “Justice delayed is justice denied. It’s difficult to believe the federal government actually values the lives of our sons, when it takes years get any answers.” The Bah family’s attorneys and supporters say the facts of the case, including new evidence uncovered through the civil suit discovery process, proves the NYPD unjustly killed Bah in cold blood and then covered it up.
Specifically, they say a recent analysis of the autopsy contradicts the NYPD’s officers’ stories, suggesting Bah was shot execution style. “After questioning 16 members of the NYPD and sifting through thousands of pages of doc-
uments, it has become clear that Mr. Bah was brutally executed on September 25, 2012, while he was in his apartment,” said Debra Cohen, co-chair of Newman Ferrara LLP and one of the families’ attorneys.
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Former Antigua-Barbuda UN official arrested in bribery scheme
NEW YORK, NY: The former permanent representative of Antigua and Barbuda to the United Nations, John Ashe, was arrested in New York on Tuesday on charges of engaging in a widespread corruption scheme. The current government of Antigua and Barbuda moved quickly to distance itself from Ashe, noting in a statement that he was appointed by the former United Progressive Party government and he was replaced by the present Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party government when it was elected to office in 2014. Senior officials of the former Spencer government, including Spencer himself are also identified in the complaint. The complaint against Ashe, who is a resident of the United States, also includes fraudulent tax returns in the US. The charges against Ashe relate to his former presidency of the UN General Assembly. Ashe was one of six people named in a criminal complaint outlining a bribery scheme that involved more than $1 million in payments from sources in China for assistance in real estate deals and other business interests. The complaint outlines a broad pattern of corruption on the part of Ashe, 61, who is ac-
cused of using the bribes to support a lavish lifestyle. Preet Bharara, the United States attorney in Manhattan, stressed that the investigation was still in its early stages. “There’s a lot more work to do, John Ashe and as we investigate further, we will be asking the question, ‘Is bribery business as usual at the UN?’ ” he said. According to the complaint, Ashe took some $200,000 from two Chinese businesswomen, Shiwei Yan and Heidi Hong Piao, in exchange for attending a conference in China in his official capacity as president of the General Assembly. Yan and Piao were arrested on Monday morning in Manhattan, according to law enforcement officials. The complaint also accused Ashe and his wife, a United States citizen, with understating their income on tax forms in 2013 and 2014, omitting $1.2 million earned from bribes and other means. His wife was not named or charged in the complaint.
Banana threatened by Moko disease
PARAMARIBO, Suriname- The banana industry in Suriname is currently facing a serious threat from the so-called Moko disease, which has affected nearly a quarter of the country’s 2,000 hectares of commercial banana plantations. Meanwhile, authorities here have called in the assistance of international experts in a bid to prevent a wipe out of the banana sector, which would eventually result in the loss of nearly 2,500 jobs. “The outbreak of the disease caused by Moko bacteria poses a serious threat to the survival of the banana sector in our country. The
government has already sought international aid to assist an established national crisis team in finding solutions to this national issue,” President Desi Bouterse said during the presentation of the 2016 budget in parliament last Wednesday. Food and Agriculture Industries (FAI), the country’s banana exporter, and the two unions at the company recently rang the alarm bell, after almost 400 hectares of the 1,000 hectares at the Jarika plantation was affected by the bacterial disease. So far the Nickerie plantation has not been affected by the disease, which is spread by insects.
Obama Meets Jamaica’s New Ambassador US President, Barak Obama (l) poses with Jamaica’s ambassador Ralph Thomas
President Obama shares a light moment with Jamaica’s 12th Ambassador to the United States, Ralph Thomas, after he presented his Letter of Credence to the President at a brief ceremony held in the Oval Office at the White House on Thur., Sept. 17, 2015. President Obama in his remarks said, “Jamaica and the United States are tied together by history, culture, family and most importantly by friendship.” He expressed strong support for the government and people of Jamaica and for the continued development of the special relationship that exists between the two countries. A former teaching fellow at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona School of Business and Management, Ambassador Thomas has experience in multinational banking and trade finance and served as Vice President of the Bank of New York during his 22 years with that institution. Jamaica’s envoy to Washington was appointed Jamaica’s 12th ambassador to the United States by Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller on Aug. 21, 2015. Previously, he was appointed Ambassador to the Republic of China in 2013 and focused on strengthening relationships between the two countries in key areas of development.
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WHITE PLAINS: he Westchester Knicks, the official NBA Development League affiliate of the New York Knickerbockers, announced today that the team has hired Mike Miller as the head coach for the 2015-16 season. “We are excited to welcome Mike and his family to the Westchester Knicks,” said Westchester Knicks general manager Allan Houston. “Mike brings a wealth of experience in coaching and developing players and will be a great leader for us as we look to evolve and advance our team into the future.” Miller joins the Westchester Knicks after spending the last two seasons as an assistant coach with the Austin Spurs, the NBA Development League affiliate of the San Antonio Spurs. Austin went 32-18 in the 2014-15 season, clinching the Southwestern Division title. Miller brings over 25 years of coaching experience to Westchester. Prior to joining the Spurs, he served as an assistant to UC Riverside during the 2012-2013 season. From 2005-2012, Miller was the head coach at Eastern Illinois University. Before leading the Panthers, Miller spent five seasons as an assistant coach at Kansas State University (2000-2005).
In his first stint as head coach, Miller led the Texas State University Bobcats from 1994-2000. Highlights during his tenure with the Bobcats included capturing the Southland Conference regular season and tournament championship, advancing to the NCAA Tournament in 1997, and winning the League Championship again in 1999. At the conclusion of the 1997 season, Miller was named Southland Conference Coach of the Year. The East Texas State graduate has also served as an assistant coach for Texas State (1991-94), Sam Houston State (1990-91) and Western Illinois (1989-90). "I’m honored and excited to join the Knicks family,” Miller said. “It’s a great time to be a part of this organization and I’m very thankful for the opportunity to be the head coach of the Westchester Knicks.” Season and partial plan tickets for the 2015-16 season are on sale now and start at $10 per game. For more information, visit WestchesterKnicks.com or call (914) 5596889. Fans can stay up-to-date on team news by following the team at: @wcknicks on Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat and on Facebook at facebook.com/wcknicks.
ormer World Boxing Council (WBC) Super Bantamweight champion Alicia 'Slick' Ashley will get the opportunity to regain her title on Thursday, October 29 at the Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn, New York, when she takes on Republic of Ireland's Christina 'Lightning' McMahon over 10 rounds. The fight had been originally scheduled for last month, but was postponed because of some concerns of the New York State Athletic Commission, with the supporting fights on the card. The word out of New York yesterday was "all is set, and we are ready to go." The fight will be for the title left vacant by Jackie Nava, who defeated Ashley on September 6 last year in Mexico. Since then, Nava also won the World Boxing Association title in the same weight class, and has been declared a Super champion. She, therefore, vacated the WBC title, and this is what Ashley and McMahon will be fighting for on October 29.
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Reggae Boyz coach and two players suspended
amaica’s Reggae Boyz will not have the services of head coach Winfried Schaefer for their first two games in the CONCACAF semi final round of the World Cup qualifying in November. Schaefer has been suspended for two matches by FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee and has also been ordered to pay a fine of US $5,150 for unsporting behaviour against a match official in the World Cup qualifying match against Nicaragua in Managua on September 8. It means Schaefer will be missing from the bench for the matches against Panama at the National Stadium on November 13 and away to Haiti on November 17.
Meanwhile, Reggae Boyz defenders Lance Laing and Upston Edwards have been suspended for the next four World Cup qualifiers and ordered to pay a fine of US $5,150 each. They were charged for using offensive language and gestures against a match official also in the World Cup qualifier against Nicaragua. They will miss the November 13 assignment against Panama as well as the game away to Haiti four days later, the home match against Costa Rica on March 25 and the return match away to that country on March 29. Assistant coach Miguel Coley is now set to take charge of the team for the November 13 and 17 matches.
FIFA Crisis Deepens
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ZURICH (AP): epp Blatter and UEFA President Michel Platini, the former France great who had been favoured to take over as FIFA leader, were both suspended for 90 days yesterday, plunging football's governing body deeper into crisis. Blatter and Platini were suspended by the FIFA ethics committee in the wake of a Swiss criminal investigation. The decision seemingly ends Platini's bid to succeed Blatter as FIFA president in the emergency election in February. Another presidential hopeful, Chung Mong-joon, was suspended for six years in a separate case, and FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke was banned for 90 days. The suspensions can be extended by up to 45 days. The International Olympic Committee called on FIFA to consider a "credible external presidential candidate of high integrity" as Blatter's replacement. "Enough is enough," IOC president Thomas Bach said. "We hope that now, finally, everyone at FIFA has at last understood that they cannot continue to remain passive.
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New Releases From Fox Fuse
Farmer Nappy again teams up with Barbadian, famed-production collective De Red Boyz for this thrilling groovy tune. The same formula proved successful for Farmer’s previous blockbusters “Big People Party,” “My House” and “Chippin,’” all crafted by De Red Boyz. Still riding the “Big People Party” wave worldwide, Farmer is now armed with another smash to keep his unique brand of soca and calypso music fresh, as he gears up for Trinidad Carnival.
King Tappa Gets Us in the Mood with “Tonight”
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Available on October 9 eggae and dancehall artist Kurt “King Tappa” Prince scores with his new song “Tonight,” available worldwide from all major digital retailers on October 16, 2015, with pre-order available now, from FOX FUSE. The lovers rock and dancehall fusion track adds to King Tappa’s rich repertoire, which he has been building for over ten years now. Born in Dominica, raised in St. Croix and now based in New Jersey, U.S.A., King Tappa has been earning his musical stripes, first as DJ Tappa for Powersound sound system, and now by writing, recording and mixing his own music; he donned all those hats for his new smash hit, “Tonight.” “Reggae is my calling,” discloses King Tappa. “I love to work with one-drop riddims but I am very versatile, so working on other genres come easily to me. I love music, so I am open to trying new and different things, as long as it makes sense.” The lovely ladies tune was produced by Scrappy Da Rhydim God and was recorded at King Tappa Studio. For more information, please visit KingTappaMusic.com.
Nu Generation Studios Brings Reggaeton-Soca Vibes from Mr. Renzo Available on October 16
Trinidadian production house Nu Generation Studios drops its new sizzler from Latino soca star Mr. Renzo featuring Neniita with “Colita,” available worldwide from all major digital retailers on October 16, 2015, with pre-order available now, from FOX FUSE. The song is set to mash up the upcoming 2016 Trinidad Carnival season and beyond, as it now becomes available to reggaeton and soca music fans, across the globe. Acclaimed producer Julian “Juelio” Nelson of Nu Generation Studios crafts this Spanish-Caribbean fusion track for the exciting and eclectic singer and songwriter, Mr. Renzo, who was born Lawrence Adams in Bolívar, Venezuela and relocated to Trinidad as a child. His signature sounds include mixing tropical and salsa music with soca and calypso, as only someone with his diverse and unique heritage can do.
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Farmer Nappy Blazes with New Hit, ‘Rental’
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oca star Darryl “Farmer Nappy” Henry blazes with his new hit “Rental,” available worldwide from all major digital retailers on October 16, 2015, with pre-order available now, from FOX FUSE. Celebrating over 30 years in music, the acclaimed Trinidadian singer and songwriter delivers the very best that soca and calypso music has to offer and continues that tradition with “Rental,” his first release for the 2016 Trinidad Carnival season.
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K-based soca duo Sunshine & Nadiva will keep you on the dance floors with their new hit “Keep Wukkin,” available worldwide from all major digital retailers on October 16, 2015, with pre-order available now, from FOX FUSE. Previously known as Samantha & Nadine, these talented sisters have been blazing a trail in the U.K. soca scene for years now. After a two-year hiatus, they now blast back into the spotlight with the groovy soca jam “Keep Wukkin.” Produced by Ashwin “Smash” Seegobin for Smash Productions, the track is inevitably a smash for the newly-named duo, Sunshine & Nadiva, who are more than ready to live life magnificently again and take on the 2016 carnival season. The track is co-produced by Intense Force Music Studios and written by Mista Vybe from Trinidad, the brain behind Machel Montano’s 2015 hit, “Remedy.”
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Jamaican Music Stalwarts Honored
Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill executive Omar Hawthorne (l) presenting 'Distinguished Alumnus Award' to Reggae Ambassadors Third World co-founder Michael “Ibo” Cooper.
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By Anthony Turner Contributing Writer everal music stalwarts and contributors to the entertainment industry including Miss Pat Chin, founder of VP Records; Jazz Great Monty Alexander; Michael “Ibo” Cooper and Ian & Roger Lewis were recently honored by the Jamaica College Old Boys Association, NY (JCOBANY) at their Silver Anniversary Awards Gala in Queens, New York at the posh LaGuardia Plaza Hotel. Ian and Roger Lewis, co-founders of Grammy Award winning Inner Circle, best known their crossover hit 'Bad Boys,' the theme song of the long running Fox TV reality series Cops were honored with the 'Distinguished Alumnus Award.' Bad Boys was a #1 Billboard hit song that has sold over 7 million copies worldwide. Ibo Cooper, co-founder of Reggae Ambassadors Third World and Monty Alexander, who has built a career exploring and bridging the worlds of American Jazz, popular song and the music of Jamaica were also the recipients of 'Distinguished Alumnus Awards.' Miss Pat Chin, who helped to create a reggae empire at VP Records and contributed to the careers of countless Jamaican superstars including Shabba Ranks, Sean Paul, Maxi Priest, Gyptian, Beenieman, Lady Saw, Mavado, Lady Saw and others
was presented with the 'Community Leadership Award,' while Stephen Hill, co-founder and CEO of Caribbean International Network (CIN TV), which offers a full slate of programs including news, sports, drama and music shows in the ti-state area was presented with the 'Trailblazer Award.' “We celebrate the amazing stories of our eminent honorees, whose lives and achievements are a well of inspiration, a beacon of light, hope and joy in these unsettled times” Michael McDonald, President of the JCOBANY said in his remarks. The crowd was entertained by Ibo Cooper, who along with cello musician Gjilberta Lucaj, did a special musical tribute to former Deputy Prime Minister of Jamaica and JC Alumnus Seymour “Foggy” Mullings, who passed away in 2013. Foggy, as he was called in music circles, was not just an exemplary politician but was a pianist and a classical jazz musician who in the 1960’s, frequently performed with other jazz groups of the day including Wilton Gaynair All Stars which featured the legendary Don Drummond. Among those attending the sold out event were Keynote speaker Lisa Hanna; Consulate General of Jamaica, New York Herman LaMont; Michael McDonald, President of the JCOBANY; Board Member Dr Dwight Williams and Randy & Chris Chin, executives of VP Records.
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Medgar Evers to host 'Thought Leaders Talk'
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edgar Evers College will be hosting 'Thought Leaders Talk' on October 14, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at the EOJ Auditorium, 1638 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn. The featured speaker will be Michaela Pereira, a co-host on CNN's morning show "New Day" with Chris Cuomo and Alisyn Camerota. For nine years, Pereira was the co-host of "KTLA Morning News," Los Angeles' number one rated morning newscast. During this time, this program won nine Emmy Awards for "Best Regularly Scheduled Daily News" and one for KTLA's live coverage of the Rose Parade. In addition, Pereira has been awarded with three Radio & TV News Association Golden Mike Awards: in 2006 for live coverage of a news story, "Urban Farm Eviction," and the Best Daytime News Broadcast in both 2004 and 2006. She was also honored with two Mark Twain Awards in 2004: "Best Live Coverage of a News Event, Hostage Standoff Mexican Consulate," and the "Best 60 Minute Broadcast: KTLA Morning News." Prior to KTLA, Pereira was named anchor of the technology news program "TechLive" on TechTV in San Francisco in 2001. In 1999, she was the guest host and internet correspondent of Buena Vista's "Ebert & the Movies." Before that, she hosted "Internet Tonight" on ZDTV. Pereira made her news television debut in 1993 on Canada's CHEKTV in Victoria, B.C. as a beat reporter and host of a magazine program.
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Beyond her broadcasting achievements, Pereira is active in several community organizations working with at-risk children and teens. She served as a member of the board of directors for the Long Beach Boys and Girls Club; an advisory board member of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), supporting children in foster care; and cochair of the advisory board of Optimist Youth Home, providing services for troubled youth. Pereira is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists. Pereira is based in New York City. Medgar Evers College is a senior college of The City University of New York, offering baccalaureate and associate degrees.
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Hi Dr. Neva: y name is Nicola, I am a New Yorker who recently moved to ATL. I am also from Jamaica…With my husband and 2 kids....I came across your article from an old newspaper I had before I left NYC...I am also planning to open a cleaning business as well. Living here in ATL make me want to invest in myself as well as my family’s future. It definitely gives you more time to think about your future....I also am planning to go back to school to finish my studies...my question to you how did you made the transition into going to Saudi Arabia to teach..And how did your experiences change your thinking as a woman.. if you come to ATL you are welcome to come over for dinner...I thank you for your time and energy.
Hello Nicola, Thanks for contacting me. It’s wonderful to know people hold on to old copies of the Street Hype Newspaper, it says a lot about the content and the writers. Over the time I have written for Street Hype, I have received many questions its readers. As such, I decided to re-brand my column, ‘Ask Dr. Neva’ starting with your question. I lived in the Atlanta area in 2005 2006. I was very intrigued with the size of the houses and the nice cars. Before relocating there, I bought a Decorating franchise to operate in Georgia. That franchise
went down like the Titanic. For one, I failed to plan as such I set myself up to fail. In order to gain customers, I joined networking groups and I pushed myself to be active. I realized that the Southern parts of American can be a bit ‘cliquish’ and people do business with people they know. You said that you wanted to go back to school. I am a big promoter of education so I will say go for it! It is also a great way to network and promote your business, plus a degree makes you marketable. In references to your question to me, I went to Saudi Arabia with an open mind. I went there with the attitude that this is not my culture and I will learn the culture so that I will not offend its citizens. I have learned to appreciate the culture and understand them as a person. Although at times I got annoyed that I needed a man to speak on my behalf, on the flip side I felt respected being black. My experience in Saudi changed my thinking as a woman in that as a woman you need to be respected, appreciated and loved. As one of my Saudi students once told me, women are like beautiful glasses she must be handled with care.
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Baruch College Ranks Among Best Colleges
NEW YORK, NY: Baruch College was recently ranked one of the “Best Colleges” for overall value by Money Magazine. Baruch ranks #71 on the list of 736 public and private universities surveyed. Baruch was also listed as one of 50 Best Public Colleges and 10 Commuter Colleges that Give You a World-Class Education. In an article based on the ranking data, Money also described Baruch as a “standout” college where students can earn a degree for less than $100,000. Methodology: For its “Best Colleges” ranking, Money surveyed 736 schools and ranked them on 21 factors in three categories: Quality of Education, Affordability,
and Alumni Earnings. They only ranked colleges that met these four conditions: It was a public or not-for-profit fouryear college or university. It had enough cost, quality and outcomes data available to provide at least moderate confidence in an assessment. It was not in financial trouble, as indicated by a below-investment grade rating for its bonds by Moody’s. It had a graduation rate at or above the median for its type of school (public or private). Money Magazine also used data gathered from other resources including PayScale.com.
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By Rhona Fox Contributing Writer eggae virtuoso Rohan “Ragga Lox” Robinson delivers classic reggae vibes on two albums and a new song - Steppa Inna Babylon, Music Is My Life and “Mid Life Crisis” - all now available worldwide from all major digital retailers (released on October 2, 2015), from FOX FUSE. Three songs from the more recent Steppa Inna Babylon album debuted in the top 100 on the iTunes Germany Reggae Section Top Songs chart, adding more hits to his already enriched catalog. Born in Georges Valley near Mandeville in Jamaica, Ragga Lox has been building his repertoire as a singer and songwriter for decades now, debuting his first release back in 1995. His signature, smooth flow combined with his confident delivery has earned him fans and acclaim alike, internationally. Now he joins forces with FOX FUSE to bring his music to the global audience and reggae lovers everywhere. “I am very excited for this opportunity to work with FOX FUSE,” states Ragga Lox. “I have sold thousands of CDs independently, but always felt I could sell a lot more with the services of an experienced distributor, who would take the time to understand my music, so it can be marketed to the right audience, and that’s what FOX FUSE is offering.” Steppa Inna Babylon was produced inconjunction with Undeniable Records and features guest appearances from other reg-
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Rohan "Ragga Lox" Robinson
gae luminaries such as Richie Spice, Lutan Fyah, Mikey General and Ethiopian singer Jah Lude. Music Is My Life is a collection of songs recorded for various producers over Ragga Lox’s first ten years of recording, and features appearances from Natty Remo, Jango Thriller, Ken Serious and Lee Kelly. The new gem “Mid Life Crisis” brings conscious reggae sounds and is the first
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For more information on this prolific performer, please visit RaggaLox.com. Direct all media inquiries for these releases to the FOX FUSE Publicity Department at 1212-300-3813 or contact@foxfuse.com.
MOUNT VERNON: n Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 4 p.m. through 7 p.m., the City of Mount Vernon will welcome a delegation of dignitaries and members of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) to officially launch Ghana Music Week 2016 at City Hall. The Ghana Permanent Mission in New York on behalf of the Republic of Ghana is collaborating with the City of Mount Vernon and the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) to organize the event. Ghana’s Minister for Tourism, Culture & Creative Arts, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare and members of Mount Vernon’s sister city of Elima will be attending the launch as well as an 18 member delegation of top musicians from Ghana. The official media launch of the Ghana Music Week 2016 is scheduled to for October 16, 2015 at the Ghana Embassy in Washington DC On Saturday, October 17, 2015; the delegation will arrive in Mount Vernon to present an award to Rabbi Kohain Nathanya Halevi, a native of the city. American born Halevi is a founder of the city’s former Bereshith Cultural Institute and was a driving force behind the widely attended African Family Day run out of Mount Vernon for many years.
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Health and Safety of Beauty Salons and Spas
A Guide for Consumers to identify safe practices when interacting with New York State beauty salons and spas.
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What other information should be posted at the spa/salon? In addition to licenses, an itemized list of all services performed and prices charged for those services should be displayed near the entrance or reception area.
lthough many consumers do not think that health and safety issues are serious considerations when getting a facial, body wrap, waxing or having their nails done, most beauty treatments involve actions that can be dangerous, if not performed by properly trained and licensed personnel. Bacterial infections, transmission of diseases, adverse reactions to substances and other physical injuries can all be the result of improperly performed treatments. Selecting a Salon or Spa All beauty treatment specialists as well as all spas and salons must be licensed to legally operate within New York State. The consumer should thus look for: • A business license shall be displayed at the entrance or another conspicuous location in the spa or the salon where the licensed activities are performed • A license with a photograph, for each operator within a spa or salon In New York State, there are five different designations for beauty specialists: Cosmetologist; Esthetician; Nail Specialist; Natural Hair Styling Specialist; Waxing Specialist.
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Marcia, Freddy, Frankie and Ken to headline Pre-Christmas Concert
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everal international reggae artists are to headline the pre-christmas concert scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 10:00 pm and Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 4:00 am at the Amazura Club, 91-12 144th Place, Jamaica, NY 11435 The concert which is being hosted by DVMA Second Chance Promotions will feature the queen of reggae and the electric slide, Marcia Griffiths, Mr. “Ever Ready” Freddie McGregor, Jamaica's Luther Vandross, Frankie “Dancehall” Paul, the legendary Ken Boothe, O.D., Errol Dunkley, Little John, Admiral Tibet, Robert French, Lady G and Kerry-ann Gibson. These phenomenal performers have repeatedly sold out, some of the largest and most prestigious venues, like the theatre at
Madison Square Garden, the Hammerstein Ballroom and Radio City Music Hall. This concert will bring together a diverse range of incredible musical talent that will deliver sweet melody and great performances. Join us and let’s experience beautiful music together at the premier event for winter 2015. Part proceeds from the concert will go toward the tuition for two high school or college students living in Jamaica. Students are asked to send a two-part essay on “who they are and their struggles going to school.” Email: iedawards98@gmail.com. Tickets are available at Celebratinglifeconcert.Eventbrite.com
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Never-Married Man Is Caught in Catch-22
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Dear Divine Diva: 'm a 62-year-old male. My problem is I have never been married, and when I go on dates, women always want to know why I'm still single. The reasons are financial and also that I'm allergic to cats. (A lot of women own cats.) I have never made much money, and I live with my mother. I can't afford to move out, and even when I had a place of my own, it didn't make much difference. I'd like to be married, but this has become a catch22. No one wants to marry me because I have never been married. I have looked this issue up online and it is a huge problem; women definitely discriminate against never-married men. Sometimes I wonder if I should lie and say I'm a widower. What can I say to women who interrogate me about this? -Searching For A Mate, Scarsdale
Dear Searching: If you lie about the fact that you're a lifelong bachelor, at some point the truth will come out and your credibility will be shot. That's why I'm advising you to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Your marital status is nothing to be ashamed of. Not everyone is meant to be married. You say you are 62 and live with your mother because you can't afford to live on your own. Has it occurred to you that you might not be able to afford being married?
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Online Boyfriend Shies Away From Face-to-to-Face Meetings
Dear Divine Diva: met a guy online. We have been dating for some time now. We have a wonderful connection and have our dates on Skype. The problem is, we have never met in person. Every time we plan on meeting, he shuts up for a time, isn't reachable, then suddenly reappears and makes excuses, asking me to forgive him and plan another meeting. Should I still believe this will happen anytime soon? - Left Hanging, White Plains
Dear Left Hanging: I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings, but something smells fishy here. "Cat fishy." From where I sit, it appears your wonderful connection may be only your connection to the Internet. A person who does this repeatedly may not be who he has represented himself to be. Do not count on him for anything. -Always, Divine Diva
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Indian Doctors A Blessing To Caribbean, Says Envoy
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NEW DELHI, India: aving spent nine years in New Delhi, the Dominican Republic's Ambassador to India has endorsed the expertise of Indian medical practitioners who are dispensing high quality medical care and saving lives in the Caribbean and around the globe. Ambassador Frank Hans Dannenberg Castellanos, Dean of Diplomatic Corps in the Indian capital, asserted the Caribbean is wellplaced to benefit from the talented nurses, doctors, administrators and medical teams who are sharing their expertise across the region. While most are in private practice or in hospitals and clinics, many are caring for patients at Health City Cayman Islands on Grand Cayman, one of only two Joint Commission International (JCI)-accredited hospitals in the Caribbean. "JCI is one of the world's most demanding medical standards, and Health City Cayman Islands earned the prestigious Gold Seal of Approval after being open for just one year. That speaks volumes in terms of the quality and efficiency of the facility, as well as of the skills of the doctors, most of whom were trained in distinguished Indian medical universities," stated Castellanos. "Some of the best doctors in the world were trained right here in India," said the
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Courtesy of Sharon Denny, MS, RDN o you want to lose or gain weight? Are you pregnant, looking to become pregnant or just had a child? Are you looking for ways to maintain your health in your older years? Are you an athlete looking to boost performance? These are just a few of the reasons people seek the expert, science-based advice of a registered dietitian nutritionist. Here are 10 common reasons you should consult with a registered dietitian nutritionist: You have diabetes, cardiovascular problems or high blood pressure. An RDN serves as an integral part of your health-care team by helping you safely change your eating plan without compromising taste or nutrition. You are thinking of having or have had gastric bypass surgery. Since your stomach can only manage small servings, it's a challenge to get the right amount of nutrients in your body. An RDN will work with you and your physician to develop an eating plan for your new needs. You have digestive problems. A registered dietitian nutritionist will work with your physician to help fine-tune your diet so you are not aggravating your condition with fried foods, too much caffeine or carbonation. You're pregnant or trying to get pregnant. A registered dietitian nutritionist can help make sure you get nutrients such as folate, especially during the first three months of pregnancy, lowering your newborn’s risk for neural tube or spinal cord defects. You need guidance and confidence for breast-feeding your baby. A registered dietitian nutritionist can help make sure you're getting enough iron, vitamin D, fluoride and B vitamins for you and your little one.
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Your teenager has issues with food and eating healthfully. A registered dietitian nutritionist can assist with eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and overweight issues. You need to gain or lose weight. A registered dietitian nutritionist can suggest additional calorie sources for healthy weight gain or a restricted-calorie eating plan, plus regular physical activity for weight loss, while still eating all your favorite foods. You're caring for an aging parent. A registered dietitian nutritionist can help with food or drug interactions, proper hydration, special diets for hypertension and changing taste buds as you age. You want to eat smarter. A registered dietitian nutritionist can help you sort through misinformation. Learn how to read labels at the supermarket, discover how healthy cooking is inexpensive, learn how to eat out without ruining your eating plan and how to resist workplace temptations. You want to improve your performance in sports. A registered dietitian nutritionist can help you set goals to achieve results — whether you're running a marathon, skiing or jogging with your dog.
vivors, gourmet cuisine, and musical entertainment. We invite you to become a supporting sponsor for this benefit. Donations can be submitted online at: https://pinkluncheon2015.eventbrite.com For donations of $500 and above, checks payable to the Renewing Health Foundation will be accepted.
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By Amanda Eldridge, PR Newswire hat is better than one view on your website? More views! Have a website but the traffic numbers are lacking? Looking to drive traffic to your relevant and exciting content? Follow the tips below to gain a larger audience and leave a lasting impression while doing so.
1) Content is King. With the search engine algorithm updates and the need for good content, it is no surprise how imperative great content is. Write for your audience, not robots. This will help build your brand and improve your online visibility. Link for relevant content and keep the links to a minimum (3-5 links). Don’t forget linking to your own website and other pages – this is data-rich food for search engine crawlers. The added bonus is your users will have the content they need in a sensible way. This builds trust and credibility.
2) Social Integration. Social Media is the current landscape to connect with your audience. Chances are, your business is utilizing a multitude of social channels and engaging with your audience. Be sure to add a call-to-action on these social
channels to get more information on your website. 140 characters to inspire and have your audience seek for more information. Use your social efforts to drive traffic to your site. Looking to gain more traffic on social media channels? Use it regularly and use #hashtags appropriately. Unfamiliar with #hashtag*? The hashtag connects your message with the #topic or #cause so those seeking information can easily find it. *Too many #hashtags can have the reverse outcome and users will see this as spam instead. Opt for 1-3 hashtags per message.
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