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massive 15,000 patrons from around New
York, the tri-state area and beyond came out
to Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, NY to enjoy the
7th staging of the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival
on July 23. Guests were treated to a full day of
the "jerk experience" from a variety of vendors,
a delightful culinary pavilion, cultural and main-
stage performances, a fun Kidz Zone and an array
of giveaways from a variety of sponsors. Even the
weather cooperated, adding to the good vibes of
the day, despite a predicted storm, the weather
was as pleasant as the crowd.
The day kicked off with various activations
at the Culinary Pavilion.
Hosted by Celebrity Chef Irie Spice of the
critically acclaimed television series, "Taste the
Islands with Chef Irie" and Food Network's 'Cut-
throat Kitchen' and New York's BB King's and
Highland Ballroom's Executive Chef Wenford
Patrick Simpson, the Cook-Off tent was on fire.
The very impressive line-up of talented Chefs
participated in friendly banter amongst them-
selves and the engaged spectators.
Chef Andre Fowles of Miss Lily's, a two-
time Food Network Chopped champion kicked
things off with a cooking demo of chicken
tostadas, which was later devoured by the atten-
tive audience.
Lisa Hanna, Jamaican Minister of Culture
2012-2016 and Miss World 1993, competed
against New York City Mayor, Bill de Blasio in a
quick-fire challenge with mystery ingredients that
included pork chops, breadfruit, granola bars and
spinach. While De Blasio named his dish "Ocho
Rios Explosion", Hanna proudly won the chal-
THINKING OF
lenge with her dish "Goodie" and later shared on
the Main Stage that she "did not come from Ja-
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focus on what is important !
amaica and Trinidad and To-
bago celebrate Independence
in the month of August, both
having gained independence
from the United Kingdom in
A noticeable, worrisome
trend is the declining food pro-
Another striking fact is that
many independent coun-
duction in the Caribbean tries, including Ja-
region -- a region that maica and
once boasted a very Trinidad, both
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And in a world that is be- but is now recording 2016, Trinidad's weight in the last year according
coming more interconnected, a significant decline public-sector debt to some studies.
can a sovereign nation achieve, in production output. stood at 61 percent Venezuela failed to develop
or maintain, true independence? In fact, the agricultural of GDP while Ja- thousands of acres of land that

Real independence means that a
country exercises self- gover-
nance and sovereignty over its
affairs without the control or in-
terference of another country.
For Jamaica and Trinidad,
independence signaled that
their affairs would no longer be
controlled or dictated by the UK.
It then begs for us to ponder the
question: how independent are
these "independent" nations?
The Caribbean region, in
general, appears to be struggling
to handle rising crime rates, in-
cluding murder, although it re-
mains relatively safer than other
regions of the world.
sector has seen on a 30-
year decline.
We believe that a
truly independent na-
tion must have the ca-
pability to produce
enough to feed its peo-
ple. In the case of Jamaica,
the island is now spending
an average US$905 mil-
lion to import various food
items including traditional foods
once produced by the island na-
tion in abundant such as coffee,
sugar, pineapple, ginger, and ba-
nanas as well as livestock prod-
ucts.
maica's debt stands at
122 percent of GDP at the
end of 2016.
Many readers will re-
member the global food
crisis three years ago. The
region was in a frenzy as
the importation pipeline was re-
stricted, impacting the supply
of essential food items such
as oil, milk, and flour that were
imported from North America.
That should have been a
wakeup call for all countries in
the Caribbean region to ensure
they produce and perfect the
production of these essential
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more than it produces. It has to
produce enough food to meet the
demand of the people, and they
must take a stance to manage
crime and violence and create an
environment where people can
raise families, live in peace and
do business.
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Building Community & Embracing Philanthropy:
Monique Brizz-Walker, partner with Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Centers the inaugural Eat to Live educational series and a member of the Com-
munity Leadership Council (5th l) poses with members of the Brooklyn Metropolis Lions Club on Saturday (August 5), at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical
Center, Brooklyn. Also in photo (l-r) Paula Spann, Luna Abraham, Abegale Kelly-Colter (President), 1st Vice District Governor Audrey Doorn (District
20 K-1), Astrid Benjamin-Campbell (Past President), Pauline Wallace. Some 100 community residents and stakeholders gathered at Kingsbrook to
kick-off the educational series, which was born out of a partnership with Brooklyn Metropolis Lions Club and Chef Ravi Samaroo of Inovativ Healthy
Forbes honors St. Francis College
Solutions Saladmaster LLC and his wife and partner Mera. "Eat To Live" was also designed to highlight the importance of healthy food preparation,
especially when it comes to the many cultural dishes the residents in our community (East Flatbush) are known for.
E
BROOKLYN:
very year Forbes offers prospective col-
lege students and their parents a way to
find the best colleges for their money, and
every year St. Francis College is offered as
one of the choices. With the release of the
2017 rankings, St. Francis has now been
ranked one of Americas Top Colleges all 10
years that Forbes has published the list.
Forbes puts a large focus on the direct
benefits a college or university provides its
students. Favoring output over input. The
website argues that return on investment,
measured by graduation rate, student debt,
and post-graduate success, is more important
than acceptance rate and SAT scores.
Mayors Millionaires tax
needed to fix subway 'crisis'
M
MANHATTAN:
ayor Bill de Blasio on Monday out-
lined his plan to tax wealthy New
Yorkers to fix what he says is a subway cri-
sis.
The plan would tax city residents with
annual incomes of more than $500,000 in
order to raise money for the Metropolitan
Transportation Authority's subway improve-
ments.
It would also fund reduced-price
MetroCards for low-income riders.
The proposal adds another tweak in the
rift between the mayor and Gov. Andrew
Cuomo over the funding for the subways.
In a statement, Cuomo also said the
system is "in crisis" and requires immediate
action.
MTA Chairman Joe Lhota said the
mayor should partner with him and match
the state funding immediately to "turn the
trains around."
In a statement released Monday, Lhota
added, "You cant delay an emergency plan
NEWS
In describing why St. Francis made the
list, Forbes writes that, Academia is cele-
brated at St. Francis an impressive 20% of
students pursue postgraduate education
and the five-year Masters track for Account-
ing regularly sends graduates to the Big
Four.
The listing goes on to praise the college
for its diversity, entrepreneurship program,
and tradition of volunteering by students.
We take a lot of pride when the hard
work of our professors, administrators, and
of course, our students, is recognized for a
ranking like Americas Top Colleges, said
Interim President Timothy J. Houlihan.
to stop delays. The challenges the subways
are facing today need immediate resources
and solutions right now, not years from
now."
State lawmakers would have to pass the
measure, but Republicans control the state
senate.
"With New York City sitting on a sur-
plus that is north of $4 billion, the absolute
last thing we should be talking about is rais-
ing taxes," a State Senate Republican
spokesperson said in a statement Sunday. "If
the City wants to up its contribution to help
shore up the subways for commuters and
their families which we support it cer-
tainly has the means to do that."
Cuomo added that the state is looking
to introduce congestion pricing, including
potential fees on for-hire vehicles.
Former mayor Michael Bloomberg
pushed hard for congestion pricing during
his time in office - but couldn't find enough
political support outside Manhattan.
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professors, or amazing networking sup-
ported by our alumni, the entire St. Francis
community is driven to turn out well-
rounded members of society and committed
to giving them access to opportunities where
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Shorne has worked with renowned Mas-
ter Chef Jean Georges at the popular restau-
rants ABC Kitchen, Maloney & Porcelli and
contemporary restaurant Falai in NYC.
Thanks to his jerk liver on a bed of toasted
cassava chips, he can now add Grace Ja-
maican Jerk Festival Celebrity Chef Throw
Down Winner to his resume!
While many patrons were captivated in
the Culinary Pavilion, others roamed the Food
Court and feasted on tasty delights such as
jerk corn, jerk ice cream, fish, chicken, pork
and cooled the fiery flavors with fresh coconut
water, frozen lemonade and Grace Tropical
Rhythms. Long lines were witnessed at
Boston Jerk, Yardie's Restaurant, Mr. C's Jerk
to name a few, as patrons patiently waited to
get served.
Some patrons were captivated by the per-
formances at the Cultural Fuzion Sound stage
which held their attention. Hosted by Ja-
maican Folklorist Dr. Sue, patrons experi-
enced unique performances by VPAL artist
Yoncia, Queens-based performing arts dance
company Kinetic Afrique, Comedian and Sto-
ryteller Blakka Ellis, from Bello and Blakka
fame, Braata Folk Singers, artists The Lion
Palm Twinnz and more.
Thousands camped out over at the main-
stage, where K'reema, King Yellowman's
daughter opened with a versatile performance
displaying great stage presence. Hood
Celebrity followed her with an energetic and
engaging set. The crowd couldn't get enough
of current reggae sensation Droop Lion, who
wowed guests with his seasoned vocals, mak-
ing him a hit with media in attendance.
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Candlelight Vigil For Jon-Adrian Velasquez:

A rally and candlelight vigil was held this evening on West 125th and Frederick Douglass Blvd. for a New York man who many say was wrongly con-
victed and imprisoned since 1998 for killing a retired city cop during a botched robbery at a bad-news social club in Harlem. The jury acquitted Jon-
Adrian Velasquez of first-degree murder, but went for second, sending him to prison for 25 to life. The rally was led by NYC Council Member Andy
King (4th l) and Velasquezs mother Maria Velasquez (5th l). They were joined by dozens of supporters and Velasquez, still in prison, phoned in to Get Your Book Published With
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State to ban e-cigarettes in school

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V aping will not be allowed when students

head back to school this fall.
Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill
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grounds of all the state's public and private
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Jamaica tops
Interpol Most
Wanted for
Murderers
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NEWS AMERICAS:
s Caribbean countries across the region
continue to battle rising violent crimes,
a News Americas Now analysis of Interpols
most wanted criminals from the region
shows that some 44 Caribbean nationals
currently wanted for murder are on the list.
The majority are from Jamaica, which
has had one of the highest murder rates in
the world for many years, according to
United Nations estimates.
Jamaica
Currently, Jamaica has 35 wanted mur-
derers on the latest Interpol list of most
wanted. They include Rohan Nelson, 37,
and Shenardo Kiffin, 31, who are both
wanted for two counts of murder.
The others wanted for murder are: Morris
Anthony Lee, 58; Kemar Graham, 35;
Damion Simpson, 37; Davion Baker, 27;
Dwayne Ellis, 27; Lester Gordon, 65; Odeen
Mcgregor, 31; Dwayne Bailey, 30;
Ainsworth Smith, 41; Marlon Perry, 40;
Nigel Omar Abdullah, 39; Alphanso Derrick
Nelson, 27; Teran Bryan, 27; Shanrick
Shavaughn Nugent, 23; Kemar Ruddock,
26, Paul Casanova, 41; Randy Rodman, 31;
ONeil Ferguson, 34; Marlon Omar Mcmil-
lan, 31; David Stewart, 41; Jermaine Gor-
don, 36; Damian Williams, 35; Patrick Kay,
26; Dion Chambers, 50; Gregory Lester An-
thony Anderson, 36; Javier Adane Lewis,
22; Ricardo Eshaka Powell, 26; Dwayne
Alouisus Thomas, 34; Ayele Logan Russell,
21; Oshane Thompson, 24 and Oral Dwayne
Nelson, 29.
Mwando Lloyd Pryce, 30, is wanted for
attempted murder, wounding with intent and
robbery.
Sint Maarten
The Dutch Caribbean island of Sint
Maarten has five wanted murders on its In-
terpol list. They include French St. Martin
national Jameson Saint Cyr, 20, who is
wanted for murder/manslaughter along with
four Caribbean nationals living in Sint
Maarten. They are Grenada national
Kathron Fortune and Diomedez Bobadilla
Suarez, 40 and Sobiesky Manuel Parrondo,
29, and Emanuel Santos Rosario, 40, all of
the Dominican Republic.
Suriname
Suriname has two wanted murders listed
with Interpol. They are Surinamese born Ri-
cardo Rinaldo Oeloe, 36, who is wanted for
aggravated theft, armed robbery and injury
causing death/manslaughter/murder and
Brazil national Ferreira Manoel Moura, 30,
who is wanted for murder.
Belize And The Dominican Republic
Belize and the Dominican Republic are the
only other Caribbean nations with murder-
ers listed with Interpol. They both have one
each.
Belize authorities are seeking informa-
tion and the arrest of 28-year-old Hovard
Felipe Martinez, who is wanted for murder
while Dominican Republic want to arrest
Yovanis Francisco Tavarez Perez, 43, who
is wanted for attempted murder.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Suriname defamation - a law
setback for freedom of expression
I
PARAMARIBO, Suriname:
n an effort to curb criticism on the govern-
ment, and especially the president, the
Suriname government has submitted a draft
bill to parliament in which insulting the pres-
ident on social media is punishable by either
imprisonment or fines.
During Thursdays first debate on the
draft bill Electronic Legal Transactions,
member of parliament Stephen Tsang argued
that we will have to be more careful and be
more polite against each other online.
Beside the proposed legislation parlia-
ment is also aiming at revitalizing several
dormant defamation laws dating from Suri-
names colonial era.
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Hunger
in Africa:
Rebecca, 17 of Ghana, breastfeeds
one of her two children inside her
house.
Rebecca's children receive over-
the-counter medical remedies from
the local shop, instead of profes-
sional healthcare at the hospital.
Like many women in the vil-
lage, Rebecca doesn't receive much
support from the father of her chil-
dren. She feels she has nowhere to
turn.
"Women don't support each
other here, it's not something we do."
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Meanwhile several national and re-
gional organizations, including the Suri-
namese Association of Journalists (SVJ) and
the Association of Caribbean MediaWorkers
(ACM), have voiced their concern regarding
the draft bill.
The introduction of this proposed law
is a significant backward step for freedom of
expression in the Caribbean. In many places
in the Latin America and the Caribbean, so-
called insult laws are being shunned, re-
pealed and generally condemned as being
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groping accusation
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GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands:
he speaker of the Cayman Islands Leg-
islative Assembly will not face any
charges following accusations that he groped
a waitress in a Florida casino last month.
McKeeva Bush had been arrested after
the woman alleged that the veteran politician
had touched her inappropriately while she
was serving at the casino in Coconut Creek,
Broward County. Although the Seminole po-
lice department said at the time that the
woman made a sworn affidavit and CCTV
footage had been recovered, officials there
have now confirmed that no charges will be
filed.
Bush had protested his innocence from
the moment his mug-shot appeared online
and the details of the allegations emerged,
and he implied, through his attorney, that the
episode was a cultural misunderstanding. He
filed a not guilty plea after he was released
from jail, having deposited a $1,000 cash
bond. Soon afterwards he returned to the
Cayman Islands.
Ron Ishoy, from the Florida State Attor-
neys Office, confirmed that the case was not
going ahead and a full explanation would be
released this week. The Broward State At-
torneys office in Fort Lauderdale filed pa-
perwork noting that it will not file a
charge of misdemeanour battery against
William Bush.
Canadian,
St Kitts-Nevis
citizen corruption?
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MIAMI:
hile Panama is drowning in a number
of major corruption and white-collar
scandals, a major human rights violation,
which proved fatal, is not receiving the at-
tention it deserves.
A Canadian, Dr Arthur Thomas Porter
IV, a hospital administrator accused by anti-
corruption prosecutors in Quebec of accept-
ing $22.5 million bribe to facilitate a
billion-dollar hospital construction contract,
died of lung cancer in a small, dirty Pana-
manian prison cell, when the government of
Panama denied him life-saving medication
and treatment, after which a large portion of
his $11 million in criminal assets disap-
peared from his Panamanian corporation
bank accounts.
Porter had been arrested in Panama pur-
suant to a pending Canadian extradition re-
quest.
The government of Canada also has its
share of the blame in the Porter case after it
reportedly backed off its extradition efforts,
thereby failing to have him transferred to
Canada, where he could have received ade-
quate medical treatment, but might have
blown the whistle on a number of Canada's
dark and dirty secrets.
Porter died in 2015, after two years of
confinement in Panama's notorious La Joya
Prison. His wife, Pamela, entered a guilty
plea in a proceeds of crime case in 2014.for
her role in the bribery scandal. Some
Panama observers have stated that their gov-
ernment deliberately slowed the process of
the extradition case to a halt, by failing to
hold hearings, for sole the purpose of steal-
ing the millions in his accounts.
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in NY Courtroom Roles
ust a quarter of lawyers who have leader-
ship roles in New York state and federal
courtrooms are women, according to a new
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entities, such as state or federal government,
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USA beats
Jamaica to
win Gold Cup
SANTA CLARA, Calif.
Jordan Morris scored a tiebreaking goal
in the 88th minute, and the United States
beat Jamaica, 2-1, on Wednesday night
for its sixth Concacaf Gold Cup title, and
its first since 2013.
Jozy Altidore scored on a 28-yard

Gatlin stuns Bolt to

free kick in the 45th minute, beating the
backup goalkeeper Dwayne Miller after

win 100m world title

A
Jamaicas starter and captain, Andre
Blake, left with a hand injury.
merican veteran Justin Gatlin was booed
Je-Vaughn Watson tied the score in
after he stunned Usain Bolt to win the the 50th minute off a corner kick by
100m world title in London on Saturday. Kemar Lawrence.
Gatlin, who served a doping ban between Morris, a star at nearby Stanford
2006-10 and won silvers behind Bolt at the last from 2013 to 2015, got the breakthrough
two world championships, clocked 9.92 sec- goal with a 14-yard right-footed shot after
onds, with teammate Christian Coleman win- Jermaine Taylor failed to clear a cross
ning silver in 9.94sec. from Gyasi Zardes. It was the fifth inter-

Caribbean gets a Gold at

Bolt suffered a dreadful start and could Omar McLeod mines Gold as Jamaica ends national goal for Morris, who tied the 16-
only claim bronze in 9.95sec. "I'm sorry I World Indoor Championships with Three Medals year-old Canadian Alphonso Davies for
couldn't end it on a winning note, but I want to the tournament lead with three goals.

the World Championships

thank you for your support," said Bolt, who The United States extended its un-
embraced Gatlin after they streaked through
beaten streak to 14 games (9-0-5) under
the line with no clear victor immediately ap-
Bruce Arena, who became the first coach
parent.

"It's been a wonderful experience as al-
ways." Gatlin was afforded the same rough re-
ception as he had in the heats and semi-finals,
loud boos and jeering ringing around the same
stadium where in 2012 his rivalry with Bolt
was presented as 'good against evil', given the
American's doping-tainted past.
But Gatlin has form as the last man to
beat Bolt over 100m -- by a hundredth of a sec-
ond in Rome in 2013 -- and at the age of 35,
can still produce the goods, something he has
in the past ironically credited with his four
years of forced exile from the track.
A
By NAN Sports Editor
News Americas, LONDON, England:
fter a disappointing weekend for Ja-
maicas top two athletes and Jamaican
fans globally, the Caribbean nation has finally
scored a gold for the region at the 2017 IAAF
World Championships in London.
After Usain Bolt and Elaine Thompson
both fell by the wayside in the 100m finals,
Jamaican Olympic champion Omar McLeod
put his country and his region in gold standing
with a win Monday in the 110-m mens hur-
dles competition.
McLeod won in a time of 13.04 to move
his countrys medal total to two so far in the
Championships. By contrast, Jamaica won
seven gold medals and 12 in total at the
2015 World Championships in Beijing where
they dominated the sprint program.
There was a lot of pressure coming in
but I channeled it positively, McLeod com-
mented after the race. Its totally different to
last year where we had Usain and Elaine win-
ning, which I used to propel me. I didnt have
that this time so I really wanted to come out
and shine my own light.
to win three Gold Cup titles, and the cap-
tain, Michael Bradley, earned the Golden
Ball as the tournaments top player.
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The Americans had a chance in the
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yard shot was parried by Blake, who
dived left and then beat Kellyn Acosta to
the rebound at the six-yard box. Acosta
collided with Blake and appeared to kick
the goalkeepers right hand before Ja-
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Rihanna giving All star line up set to perform

bikes to girls
in Malawi
R E
ihanna is giving bikes to girls in Malawi
to help them get an education. It's part
of a new partnership between the singer's
Clara Lionel Foundation and Chinese bike-
sharing company Ofo.
The campaign called 1 KM Action will
fund scholarships to help hundreds of girls
attend secondary schools in Malawi. Those
who qualify for a scholarship will receive
bikes to make sure they get to school.
According to the foundation, there are
approximately 4.6 million students across
Malawi but only eight per cent of students
complete secondary school. One of the rea-
sons for that is because of the poor transport
links.
Rihanna has a reputation for being a hu-
manitarian. Through her foundation, which
is named after her grandparents, she has fo-
cused on providing children with access to
education in more than 60 developing coun-
tries, giving priority to girls.
Her efforts helped win her Harvard
University's Humanitarian of the Year
in Queens on August 20
By Sharon Gordon
Contributing Writer
CIPS International Music
Festival in association with
Arise Hospitality Solutions
presents the 1st annual, preemi-
nent, multi-genre, multi- cul-
tural, family festival for
Summer 2017, inside Roy
Wilkins Park.
ECIPS Music Festival cele-
brates cultural diversity and will
feature an eclectic, renowned
line up including: R&B, Reg-
gae,Dancehall, Hip Hop,
Calpyso, and Reggaton- repre-
senting the diverse communities
and cultural flavors of New
York City.
ECIPS International, pro-
nounced, [eee-sips] is spice
spelled backwards, shares
Suzan Peart, whose vision for
uniting her community
through food and music is the
senting reggae roots will be
Queen Ifrica, Half Pint and
Teflon. Elephant Man, the en-
starts promptly at 1pm. Straight
out of Jamaica is Miss Kitty,
the sexy diva will be the host
ECIPS International Music
Festival boasts a community
first philosophy. Our goal is
to demonstrate that we as a
community can unite and enjoy
a full day of family fun and
good food, while being enter-
tained by some of the best in the
industry,
Families are encouraged to
bring their blankets and beach
chairs and come to the first ever
cross-cultural celebration of its
kind inside Roy Wilkins Park.
The atmosphere will be relaxing
and promises to bring an ele-
vated level of enjoyment to the
community.
The 1st annual ECIPS Music
Festival is brought to you by
ECIPS International and part-
nering company Arise Hospital-
ity Solutions. Sponsors include:
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duction. in the mix. R&B favorite, Fred- Stinga Movement will be on Tickets are priced at $70.00
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outh Carolina Reggae Jerk & Wine Fes-
tival, Charleston, South Carolina (August
27) - The 4th annual South Carolina Reggae
Jerk Festival celebrates Jamaican Reggae
ning, Platinum artist, Akon, who
will be honored on stage for his
humanitarian work.
Dancehalls newest sensation,
Alkaline; Hip Hops Remy Ma
and Reggatons De La Ghetto
Tinga Stewart and Roy Ryan
will perform a nostalgic set cel-
ebrating the music of the 70s,
80s and 90s.
Genjah and Madadan, B.O.Y.
and Donyale Renne are also on
oasis filled with beautiful tents,
colorful decorations and ven-
dors sharing a vast array of de-
licious foods and beverages,
flags, cultural and traditional
garb, jewelry, arts and crafts and
the day and $250 for EVIP
which comes with full meal and
pastries throughout the day.
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Anything Goes Live for Labor Day Edition

music, jerk spices and wine parings on Sun- the bill for this big event which so much more.
will also share the stage. Repre-
day, August 27 at Magnolia Plantation and
Gardens. Guests can enjoy wine tastings, jerk
samples, games, and reggae music from

Coolieg and Lion Soul Reggae band as they
browse the craft items on display. The festi-
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globally. As a result, the 36th IRAWMA
winners and ceremony that was set for Sep-
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ABOUT
JAMAICA
B irth of a Nation - In February 1962, a
new Constitution was approved by the
Legislature and the Premier Norman Man-
ley called General Elections.
Alexander Bustamante was elected in
April and became the first Prime Minister
of Jamaica. On August 6, 1962, Jamaica
became an Independent Nation and a mem-
ber of the British Commonwealth.

Diaspora Gets Governor General Awards:

Jamaica becoming an Independent
Jamaican Governor-General Patrick Allen (3rd left) and Lady Allen (centre) with five outstanding Jamaicans from the diaspora who were
recognized with the Governor-General's Achievement Awards. The event was held on on July 23 during the opening ceremony of the Jamaica
55 Diaspora Conference in kingston Jamaica WI. Also in photo (l-r) Donika Jones (Canada), Mrs. Tanesha Westcarr (United Kingdom),
Vendrys Henry (United Kingdom), Erin Lue-Hing (US) and Joan Pinnock (US). Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen says that the most
critical point of intervention for Jamaica by the Diaspora at this time, lies in the support that can be given to the youth of our country. The

We have much to be thankful for!

Nation, now meant that Britain, no longer great need that Jamaica has today is not with governance structures and institutional capacity building. But more than ever we need en-
controlled the affairs of the country. It was hancement of our human capital and engagement with our millennials, The Governor-General stated.
now the responsibility of the newly elected
Prime Minister and the locally elected Cab-
inet.

Independence also meant that a Con-
stitution, symbols, emblems, an army, Ja-
maican currency and passports had to be
developed for the country.
As an Independent Nation, Jamaica
assigns Ambassadors overseas who repre-
sent the country. They sign treaties on be-
half of Jamaica and become members of
various international organisations. This is
important, as it gives Jamaica equal rights
on various issues relating to international
trade, policies and treaties.
Every year on August 6, (previously
first Monday in August), Jamaicans cele-
brate the removal of our dependence on
Britain, to control specific functions of the
country. At this time we also honour all
those persons who were responsible for the
transfer of power.
In October, during National Heritage
Week (third Monday in October), we also
honour our six National Heroes and one
Heroine, in recognition of their contribu-
tion to the birth of our nation.
T
his year, our Nation celebrates 55 years as
an independent country and our Govern-
ment is putting significant efforts into recog-
nizing this milestone event. Jamaicans in the
United States, as well as other Diaspora mem-
bers across the globe are joining in the cele-
brations. We have much to be thankful for!
Our country continues to punch above its
weight in many spheres. Our Jamaican brand
is recognized and loved; our athletes continue
to make us proud by their outstanding per-
formances at global events; our students in the
United States continue to perform well; Ja-
maicans continue to be promoted to top posi-
tions and there are so many other evidence of
our countrymen and women achieving great-
ness everywhere.
As Ambassador to the United States, I
continue to be heartened by the love and ded-
ication of the Jamaican community in the
United States to our homeland.
By Audrey Marks
Jamaican Ambassador-United States
and Permanent Representative to the
Organization of American States
There is no question as to the critical role
the Diaspora has and continues to play in the
growth and development of Jamaica. This
takes many forms, whether it is through the
transfer of remittances that enhance and stabi-
lize our economy; the many medical missions
that serve the under served in rural areas or the
charitable contributions to schools and
churches. The various initiatives of our Dias-
pora leaders to support institutions in your
own Jamaican communities in the United
States are also to be lauded.
It is my firm belief that a strong and pros-
perous Diaspora will translate to a strong and
prosperous Jamaica. It is against this back-
ground that I am giving priority to working
with you in helping address some of the chal-
lenges faced by our vulnerable nationals as
they seek to take advantage of the opportuni-
ties available in this country.
I take this opportunity to express my
deepest appreciation for the support given to
the hardworking team at the Embassy, as we
conduct our business on behalf of the Govern-
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We are a people of excellence!

F ellow Jamaicans, On the 55th anniversary
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celebrate our achievements and strengths
ther world-famous music or sporting legends,
let alone both? Many scholars are now writing
about the importance of soft power in interna-
As we mark Jamaica 55, let us not be
overwhelmed by our challenges. Our prob-
lems do not define us. Our achievements and
while pondering our challenges. Our inde- tional affairs. All over the world, people iden- strengths do. Lets focus on the positives for,
pendence theme this year is, Celebrating Ja- tify with Jamaican culture. indeed, there are many. Among our notewor-
maicans at home and abroad. As we celebrate Jamaicans at home and thy achievements have been the macroeco-
And how appropriate that we should have abroad this independence, let us note that it is nomic reforms that we as a people have
that theme when our athletes from home and not just in the area of culture where we have fostered.
abroad are right now holding our flag high at made a decisive mark. As a people, we have said enough is
the World Championships in Britain, as they In science, we have made notable enough! with regard to debt and budget
did for Jamaica 50 during the Olympics in achievements. Just a few weeks ago it was an- deficits. Jamaica took the hard decisions and
London. So they will no doubt bring glitz and nounced that one of our internationally recog- you made the sacrifices to strengthen our in-
glory to this little island which always stamps nized scientists, Dr Henry Lowe, was granted dependence by putting our macroeconomic
its weight in gold. what is called an orphan-drug designation by house in order.
We can draw inspiration from our sports the US Food and Drug Administration for de- We knew the debt trap and double digit
men and women who have quintessentially in- veloping a drug from cannabis to treat myeloid inflation were whittling away our independ-
carnated the true spirit of Jamaica: A spirit of Leukemia. This drug, which could be on the ence, making us more vulnerable to external
excellence, extraordinariness, daring, re- By Andrew Holness market in three years, is projected to have es- pressures.
silience, optimism, faith and hope. We have Prime Minister, Jamaica timated annual sales of US$250 million dollars Fellow Jamaicans, you have shown the
been stunning the world with our sporting in the US market alone. discipline necessary to undertake the reform
We little, but we Tallawah. Today we
prowess even before our independence. Ja- There are other Jamaican scientists doing measures. We have achieved record low infla-
have both the fastest man and the fastest
maica had the first person to make the final in cutting-edge research in North America, tion rates and have significantly cut our debt-
woman in the world.
all three major Olympic sprint eventsthe Britain and continental Europe. to-GDP ratio. We now boast a budget surplus
Our rich cultureour sport, music,
100m, 200m and 400m sixty-five years ago. There are Jamaicans like Dr Vincent after many years of chronic deficits. Jamaica
dance, drama, fashion, language -- represents
To this day no one has equaled that Herb McK- Reid, Director of Surgical Oncology at the achieved a primary balance surplus of $135.9
our soft power. Culturally, Jamaica is a super-
enleys record. We were also the first Mercy Medical Centre in the United States billion in the 2016/2017 fiscal year, 7.7%, or
power. How many countries in the world
Caribbean team to hold the 4 by 400m relay who is doing pioneering cancer research and $12.9 billion above the minimum 7% target.
not just counties of comparable sizehave
world record, and that again 65 years ago in being published in the best scientific journals Our independence is being strengthened.
produced someone as internationally famous
Helsinki, when the Jamaican greats of Arthur in the world. In whatever field you can men- We have demonstrated as a people that we are
and influential as Bob Marley, Usain Bolt or
Wint, Herb Mckenley, George Rhoden and tion, there are Jamaicans at home and abroad quite able to manage our own affairs and to
Marcus Garvey?
Leslie Laing mined gold. who have distinguished themselves interna- show economic discipline without social un-
How many countries have produced ei-
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s celebrations throughout
the Jamaican diaspora begin
ramping up in observance of Ja-
maicas 55th year of independ-
ence, the grand finale is set to
take place in New York City.
Grammy Award Winner, Estelle
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ister of Jamaica Andrew Holness,
will be this years guest of honor
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George Seaga, ON, PC will be
recognized for his contribution to
Jamaica.
Jamaican-American retired
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celebration in the Diaspora com-
Andrew Holness
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memorating Jamaicas 55th year
of independence, said Consul
General Trudy Deans. Ja-
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this event will represent our col-
Edward Seaga
Former Jamaican Prime Minister
lective euphoria surrounding this
momentous occasion.
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July 4th, the City of Paterson recognized 25 ton on July 4, 1792. Lifelong Commitment to Paterson:
individuals who have contributed greatly to the Paterson 225 award recipients are Pat Kramer, former Mayor of Paterson
Paterson and its residents. as follows: Congressman Bill Pascrell

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I am pleased to acknowledge this in- education: Dr. steven rose, President, Passaic senator nellie Pou
credible group of men and women who have County Community College Charles Hirsh, Chairman, accurate Box Com-
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is, said Paterson Mayor Jose joey torres.
taBernaCLe: these winners have given much to Pa- terson PBa Victor Cruz, Chicago Bears
ierre Chainey, 42, tabernacle, new non-Profit: Paterson Habitat for Humanity rev. Msgr. Mark J. Giordano, rector, Cathe-
terson, and the occasion of our citys 225th dral of saint John the Baptist
Jersey, was sentenced to 54 months in anniversary is the perfect backdrop to recog- (Barbara Dunn, executive Director)
prison for his role in a mortgage fraud Government: assemblyman Benjie Wimberly anthony Coscia, Chairman, Board of Direc-
nize their contributions. tors, amtrak
scheme that caused $2.7 million in losses. arts: nicholas rodriguez, Inner City ensem-
Chosen through a city-wide call for nom- Vera ames, former Councilwoman
Chainey previously pleaded guilty be- ble
inations, those selected have distinguished Maria Magda, former Councilwoman
fore U.s. District Judge noel L. Hillman Community service: Mike adams, Carolina
themselves in a particular field of endeavor, eli Burgos, retired City Business administra- P
Panthers
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fraud and one count of money laundering. define a lifelong commitment to Paterson. gate Frank Blesso, retired City administrator
Judge Hillman imposed the sentence on Winners were recognized at the Paterson Healthcare: sisters of Charity of st. elizabeth Jean Wiart, artisan, Les Metalliers Champ-
July 7, 2017, in Camden federal court. 225 Dinner Dance, which will be held on sat- & st. Josephs Healthcare system enois t
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Diaspora Members Make

Donations To Education Sector
M
KINGSTON, July 27 (JIS): ran their own fundraising exercises during
embers of the Jamaica Diaspora the Conference.
made donations to the education sec- Some 14 schools at the primary and
tor at a session of the Jamaica 55 Diaspora the secondary levels are slated for repairs
Conference, at the Jamaica Conference by the end of the year through the dona-
Centre, downtown Kingston, on July 26. tions.
The session was addressed by Minis- People like to see when others have con-
ter of Education, Youth and Information, fidence in something, and Pledge 2 Build
Senator Ruel Reid, who highlighted the is an initiative than can make a difference
needs in the education system, and gave an in the lives of thousands of children, the
update on the Governments investment in NET official told JIS News.
the sector. Director at the Onecare Health Serv-
Senator Reid also urged the members ices Inc., Carlton Darby, made a pledge of
to partner with the Government to improve $250,000 for the West Kingston-based
the education system. Tivoli Gardens High School.
He said a major focus of the Ministry Darby informed that he, along with
is taking over a number of privately run several past students, will, in a few weeks,
early childhood institutions that need up- start the implementation of a project to
grading. support the school, which includes the
We will need the Diaspora to continue to mentoring of students.
give support to improve the infrastructure
as much as possible, the Minister told
them.
Retired educator, Dr. Hermine Speck-
les, donated US$2,500, noting that her
contribution is a giving back, as the Ed-
ucation Ministry helped her with an over-
seas scholarship.
Representative from Caribbean Food
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Eight Tips to Protect Taxpayers from Identity Theft

Highlighting the opportunities and challenges of local business

I dentity theft happens when someone steals

personal information for financial gain.
Tax-related identity theft happens when
someone uses another persons stolen Social
Security number (SSN) or Employer Identi-
fication Number (EIN) to file a tax return to
obtain a fraudulent refund.
Many people first find out they are vic-
tims of identity theft when they submit their
tax returns. Thats because the IRS lets them
know someone else already used their SSN
to file.
The IRS continues to work hard to stop
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detection and victim assistance. So far, the
agency has stopped millions of dollars from
getting into the hands of thieves.
Check out these eight tips on how to
protect against identity theft:
1. Taxes. Security. Together. The IRS,
the states and the tax industry need every-
ones help. The IRS launched The Taxes. Se-
curity. Together. awareness campaign in 2015
to inform people about ways to protect their
personal, tax and financial data. Learn more
at www.IRS.gov/TaxesSecurityTogether.
2. Protect Personal and Financial
Records. Taxpayers should not carry their
Social Security card in their wallet or purse.
They should only provide their Social Secu-
rity number if its necessary. Protect personal
information at home and protect personal
computers with anti-spam and anti-virus soft-
ware. Routinely change passwords for online
accounts.
3. Dont Fall for Scams. Criminals
often try to impersonate banks, credit card
companies and even the IRS hoping to steal
personal data. Learn to recognize and avoid
those fake communications. Also, the IRS
will not call a taxpayer threatening a lawsuit,
arrest or to demand immediate payment. Be-
ware of threatening phone calls from some-
one claiming to be from the IRS.
4. Report Tax-Related ID Theft.
Heres what taxpayers should do if they can-
not e-file their return because someone al-
ready filed using their SSN: File a tax return
by paper and pay any taxes owed. File an IRS
Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit. Print
the form and mail or fax it according to the
instructions. Include it with the paper tax re-
turn and/or attach a police report describing
the theft if available.
File a report with the Federal Trade
Commission using the FTC Complaint As-
sistant.
Contact Social Security Administration
at www.ssa.gov and type in identity theft
in the search box.
Contact financial institutions to report
the alleged identity theft.
Contact one of the three credit bureaus
so they can place a fraud alert or credit freeze
on the affected account.
Check with the applicable state tax
agency to see if there are additional steps to
take at the state level.
5. IRS Letters. If the IRS identifies a
suspicious tax return with a taxpayers stolen
SSN, that taxpayer may receive a letter ask-
ing them verify their identity by calling a spe-
cial number or visiting an IRS Taxpayer
Assistance Center.
6. IP PIN. If a taxpayer is a confirmed
ID theft victim, the IRS may issue them an
IP PIN. The IP PIN is a unique six-digit num-
ber that the taxpayer uses to e-file their tax
return. Each year, they will receive an IRS
letter with a new IP PIN.
7. Report Suspicious Activity. If tax-
payers suspect or know of an individual or
business that is committing tax fraud, they
can visit IRS.gov and follow the chart on
How to Report Suspected Tax Fraud Activ-
ity.
8. Service Options. Information about
tax-related identity theft is available online.
The IRS has a special section on IRS.gov de-
voted to identity theft and information for
victims to obtain assistance.
Avoid scams. The IRS does not initiate
contact using social media or text message.
The first contact normally comes in the mail.
Those wondering if they owe money to the
IRS can view their tax account information
on IRS.gov to find out.

Dont Fall Victim to Financial

Distress Caused by Credit Card Debt
Credit counseling is the easiest, most effective way to explore the options for
credit card debt and identify the best solution for your needs.
HIGH MONTHLY CREDIT CARD
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ments go toward your debt instead of
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so you can be debt-free in just a few debt level. As a result, some people see
CREDIT COUNSELING IS THE years instead of taking decades to their credit score even increase over the
EASIEST, MOST EFFECTIVE WAY eliminate everything you owe. course of their time with a credit coun-
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Pheffer Amato Celebrates Civil Rights Icons 90th Birthday:

Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway Beach) presented a proclamation this past
Sunday to Lovette Glasgow, a retired schoolteacher, hero of the Civil Rights movement and the
former President of the Rockaway NAACP, in honor of Glasgows 90th birthday. Glasgow dedi-
cated her life to equity through education, helping found the local Head Start program and serving
as a Parent Programmer with the New York City Department of Education for 30 years.

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