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Rastas Face Discrimination in Caribbean Countries By newsamericas News Americas:

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he U.S. State Department on Tuesday said Rastafarians in some Caribbean countries are still facing varied forms of discrimination.

In its latest ‘International Religious Freedom Report for 2017,’ the US government said that Rastafarians claim they continue to face various forms of social discrimination in Barbados, Dominica, Jamaica, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia and St. Vincent & the Grenadines.

In Barbados in March, unknown individuals spray-painted anti-Semitic epithets on the walls of a synagogue in Bridgetown while members of the Rastafarian community said police and immigration officials in Dominica continued to subject them to scrutiny because of the community’s use of marijuana for religious rituals.

In Jamaica, Rastafarians said that while acceptance of their views and practices continued to improve markedly, incidents of discrimination and profiling by police continued to occur.

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Barbados’ First Female Prime Minister BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS: he Caribbean island of Barbados has elected its first woman prime minister since gaining independence from Britain in 1966.

Mia Mottley led her Barbados Labour Party (BLP) to a crushing victory over the Democratic Labour Party (DLP).

Mottley, a 52-year-old lawyer, is reported to have once told a teacher at her secondary school that she would become the country's first female PM. The BLP won all 30 seats up for grabs in the House of Assembly. The DLP has governed the popular tourist paradise for the past 10 years, most recently under Prime Minister Freundel Stuart.nounced all ministers would declare the value of their assets.

Prime Minister Mottley, has called on members of her Cabinet to donate 10 percent of their salaries to various civil society and non-governmental organizations due to the country's dire economic situation.

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EDITORIAL

Purpose Driven Classroom!

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uring May many schools recognize and celebrate teachers and other professionals through an event called “Career Day.” Through this event, I received an opportunity to speak at an elementary school in one of the New York City Boroughs.

As I pondered what I should talk about regarding my career, I knew I had to make this session interactive and fun. It dawned on me that while I was in school, somehow the curriculum did not have room for creativity, a sense of individual identity or purpose.

I began to realize that many of my teachers in school went along with the curriculum without thinking of ways in which they could prepare us for the real world.

Somehow the discussion of how life does not always turn out the way we want, and how the career we dream about may not be what we do, never seemed to come to the surface in many of my classroom settings.

Reflecting on that, I decided that I should speak about just that, the importance of empowering purpose in the classroom.

Allowing goal in the school can start at any

By Solemn_Vow editor@streethype.net level, whether it’s at the elementary level or tertiary level.

However, I believe the earlier a person starts thinking about it, the better equipped they will be towards finding what path they should take.

Knowing your purpose is very important, especially about who you aspired to be in life. A person’s purpose should dictate what path they will choose in life, which includes their career path. Our objective should be tied to us wanting to impact the world with our gifts and talents. Therefore, finding our purpose means finding the reason why we exist.

Empowering purpose is something that I wish to emphasize in my classroom. With that, I would have then been more prepared and focused towards walking in my full potential, instead of trying to figure out how to fit in with everyone else.

My desire is for the education system to see the need for including topics like self-empowerment and living a purpose driven life within the curriculum that’s being taught.

This will allow students will not only graduate with a diploma but have a strong sense of how they will be impacting the lives of people around them and making a positive difference for them in the world.

The opinions expressed in this newspaper, except for the above, do not necessarily reflect the views of Street Hype Newspaper and its publishers. Please send your comments and or suggestions to editor@streethypenewspaper.com. Responses should be no longer than 400 words. Not all articles will be published.

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A spectacle and brilliant display of love!

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he royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was indeed a spectacle and a brilliant display of love. The dress was simple and elegant and the tux was refined, classy and gentlemanly.

Most women who watched (including myself) stared longingly at the television, wishing that they were in Meghan Markle’s shoes: with a rich, handsome, charismatic prince by their side. “Why not me?” we asked ourselves.” Bwoy, she lucky bad”, we all declared as we blotted away our tears of joy.

In my opinion, luck has nothing to do with it, as we are all able to marry a prince of some sort. Maybe not a royal prince, with billions of dollars in his bank account and the world at his feet, but nonetheless, a prince at heart. A man who is open to love, real love, the kind of love that sweeps you off your feet.

The kind of love that makes your toes curl, the hairs at the nape of your neck stand up, or your heart flutters when you kiss.

“Where is this man Sandy?”, you might ask.

The answer lies within yourself, as your prince charming is right there in front of: if only you are brave enough to look.

Love, in its rarest form, is powerful, magnetic and almost angelic. As Reverend Michael Curry (the pastor who stole the show at the royal wedding) stated, “There’s power in love. Not just in its romantic form, but in any form, any shape of love. There’s a certain sense in which when you are loved and you know it. When someone cares for you and you know it. When you love and you show it.

It actually feels right.” This is the type of love that we all need and should strive for.

Who knows how long any marriage, any union will last. However, loving someone is one of the greatest gifts that a man or woman can achieve in their lifetime.

Unfortunately, these days, social media, brought on by technological advancement, has eroded the trajectory of love. Instagram,

By SANDY DALEY Writer/Producer /Actor sandydaley88@hotmail.com Facebook and Tinder are the new methods of communication. How much love can you show when half the world is naked on social media and most people have forgotten the true meaning of love? Not much, I would say, as we have now become a culture void of emotion and true meaning, and our lives are surrounded by how many ‘likes’ or ‘reposts’ are given to our personal posts.

Yet, I still believe that all is not lost! It takes guts and courage to look someone in the eye and truly mean it when you say “I love you”. I love you with all your faults, I love you in spite of everything, I love you because you are you.

Often, we are afraid of what being in love truly means: as in essence you are opening up yourself to all the hurt and pain that comes with a relationship. With that being said, one must realize that without love, true love, there is no continuation of life, as with love comes an abundance of acceptance and gratitude: and life needs acceptance and gratitude to grow.

As we reminisce about the beauty and splendor of the royal wedding and examine

our own lives, me must challenge ourselves to dream and work towards attaining more meaningful love. Your knight in shining armor may not be a royal, but he, the one who steals your heart, the one who declares his love for you to the world, minus the pomp and circmumstance: is truly the one who loves you. He might drive a donkey cart, or a garbage truck or dump truck, or even the mail van in your area.

At the end of the day, it all comes back to love. How does he show his love to you and how do I reciprocate? Love is a selfless act and being selfless is what we should all work towards achieving. Love is indeed a powerful thing!

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Elected officials speaking at the press conference included Council Members Jumaane D. Williams, Vanessa Gibson, Alicka Ampry-Samuel, Andy King, Adrienne Adams, Kalman Yeger, and Francisco Moya. Photo Credit: Kevin Fagan)

Advocates kick off gun violence awareness month NEW YORK, NY: lected officials and advocates recently came together to kick off Gun Violence Awareness Month, which is observed throughout June. The large, passionate crowd stood in the rain on the steps of City Hall before an empty casket which represented the lives lost each year in New York to gun violence.

They announced the start of the designated month, as well marches and other events which will occur throughout June, while being clear that gun violence, and the fight to end it, are a year-round struggle.

Elected officials speaking at the press conference included Council Members Jumaane D. Williams, Vanessa Gibson, Alicka Ampry-Samuel, Andy King, Adrienne Adams, Kalman Yeger, and Francisco Moya.

Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and Assemblywoman Diana Richardson also addressed the energized crowd of activists.

Many of those present were violence interrupters working with the Crisis Management System and the Cure Violence program.

These larger efforts are implemented on a

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neighborhood-level by individual groups, who aim to prevent and intervene in potential acts of gun violence.

Activist speakers included Shanduke McPhatter of Gangstas Making Astronomical Community Changes (GMACC), Erica Ford of LIFE Camp, and Derek Latif Scott, with Save Our Streets (SOS). Mothers of those who have lost children to instances of gun violence also spoke at the moving event, where a moment of silence was also held for all of those killed as a result of the plague of gun violence.

Gun Violence Awareness Month will include a number of events aimed at raising awareness of and finding solutions to the epidemic of gun violence in New York City and around the country.

For more on the month and to view a calendar of the events occurring, visit GunViolenceAwarenessMonth.com.

Many of the speakers addressed the fact that while mass shootings draw the bulk of media attention, gun violence is a daily reality in many communities, especially low income areas and communities of color.

Rastas Face Discrimination in Caribbean Countries Continued from page 1 In St. Kitts & Nevis, police harassment of Rastafarians and the mandatory cutting of dreadlocks while in prison continued while others said they continued to face societal discrimination, including when seeking employment.

Rastafarians in St. Lucia stated they continued to face discrimination in the school system because the Ministry of Education required vaccinations for all children attending school while those in St. Vincent & the Grenadines stated they continued to face societal discrimination because of their religious practices, in particular their use of marijuana.

But the report also said societal attitudes regarding Rastafarianism continued to become more positive with those in Dominica even reporting that the number of police stops and searches of Rastafarians had declined.

The annual report to Congress on International Religious Freedom describes the status of religious freedom in every country globally and covers government policies violating religious belief and practices of groups, religious denominations and individuals and U.S. policies to promote religious freedom around the world.

They called for increased investment in the communities themselves and in the groups which fight gun violence on a local level, often through the Crisis Management System and Cure Violence.

This past year marked the safest year since the 1950s, according to NYPD statistics, with shootings at a level 20% lower than

the previous year. Areas in which Cure Violence was implemented saw an even greater drop in the rates of homicide and gun crimes than did other areas, which advocates and elected officials pointed to as proof of the programs' effectiveness and the need for expansion of these programs.

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NEWS White Plains man gets 32 yrs for raping disabled child WHITE PLAINS: ard Hobbs, 45 of a White Plains address was on May 31 sentenced to 32 years in state prison for engaging in sexual intercourse and other sex acts with a child who is disabled while he was entrusted as her caregiver while her single mother worked.

The abuse began when the child was about 11 and lasted for about a year.

Hobbs was sentenced to the maximum possible for the following charges: •Course of Sexual Conduct against a Child in the First Degree, a class B violent felony -- 25 years •Rape in the Second Degree, a class D violent felony – seven years In addition, he was sentenced to one year for endangering the Welfare of a Child, a class A misdemeanor.

The first two sentences will run consecutively for 32 years. The one year on the misdemeanor charge will be served as part of the longer sentence. As part of his sentence, Hobbs must appear for post-release supervision and he will have to register as a sex offender before he is released from prison.

Prosecutors stated the sexual abuse began when the child was 11 and ended when she was 13 at which time she told her family. Hobbs was in his 40s.

The family subsequently reported the abuse to Rye Police. During the police investigation, they found DNA evidence including semen in the child’s shorts which corroborated the charges.

Rye Police arrested Hobbs at his White Plains residence July 7, 2017.

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BRONX:

Chrisean Cross, 14, and NYC Council Member Andy King.

Middle School Youngsters Win Prom Shopping Trip

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enior class colleagues Chrisean Cross, 14, and Muslimat Oguntola, 13, were all smiles as they enjoyed shopping for their prom/senior dance outfits on Friday with New York City Council Member Andy King (12th CD) at the Mall at Bay Plaza, Co-op City.

The students were among dozens at M.S. 180 in Co-op City who participated in an essay contest, writing the reasons they deserve an opportunity to have their senior/prom outfits sponsored. The students wrote short bios on themselves, which included their school and community activities, their grades, their home life and what they are grateful for in their personal life.

Selected by educators at the school, Muslimat and Chrisean were the lucky winners.

Both received a prom outfit, decked out from head to toe, and paid for by Council Member King.

"This was amazing, honestly, how he actually took time out of his busy schedule to buy me a suit for my prom. I appreciate it," said Chrisean.

Muslimat, who picked out a blush pink gown, said of her win, “This is so exciting and fun. Thank you Council Member King."

“I always say, ‘People Pay Attention to People Who Participate.’ These young people are at the top when it comes to their school work, interaction among their peers and community participation. It was my pleasure to sponsor their prom outfits.”

The prom will take place on Monday, June 11th, at the Eastwood Manor.

Jard Hobbs, 45 The victim’s mother reminded the court of her child’s Cerebral Palsy, seizures, pain, loss of sight, and daily struggles, and said: “For someone, Your Honor, to know this, to know all of this, and see firsthand the things she goes through and how she suffers everyday of her life to purposely hurt her…to use her for his own sexual pleasure over and over.”

Her mother added, ”She’s in a new and different type of pain…and that is what this sick man did to my child. No amount of time can ever erase what was done to her.

None.”

In his sentencing statement, Assistant District Attorney Paul Stein said: “And still, even today, the defendant stands here remorseless, even in the face of her [the child’s] testimony, which was supported by all of the other evidence in the case, including the DNA evidence that showed his semen in her sleeping shorts.”

Parents, alumni say no to change in admissions for specialized high schools New York, NY: sian-American groups gathered at a meeting in Sunset Park on Monday accused Mayor Bill de Blasio of discrimination for proposing to change the admissions process at the city's eight elite public high schools to make them more diverse.

"He never had this problem when Stuyvesant [High School] was all white.

He never had this problem when Stuyvesant was all Jewish," said Kenneth Chiu of the New York City Asian-American Democratic Club. "All of a sudden, they see one too many Chinese and they say, 'Hey, it isn't right.'"

Over the weekend, de Blasio stepped up his push to increase the number of black and Hispanic students in elite schools like Stuyvesant and Brooklyn Tech, saying admission should no longer be based on a single exam, the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT).

But Asian students say his proposal would end up denying them admission.

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Asian students make up about 16 percent of the school system, but about 52 percent of those accepted to the eight schools.

At Stuyvesant, three out of four students are Asian.

"For new immigrants, the test something that is a leveling factor. It's easy to prepare for, they know about it, they can buy a book or they can buy a course. But they can make their kids do it," said Chris Kwok of the Chinese- American Citizens Alliance of Greater New York. "So it's a ladder of success for them."

The mayor wants the state to enact a law requiring that the top seven percent of the students at each city middle school be offered a spot at an elite high school. He said this would boost the number of black and Hispanic students at the elite schools to 45 percent, from 9 percent. But that would reduce the number of Asian and white students. Organizations representing alumni of the elite schools also are mobilizing to fight de Blasio's proposal.

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CARIBBEAN NEWS Jamaican Minister Chairs ACP Council Sessions

Dozens die as Guatemala volcano erupts FUEGO, GUATEMALA: uatemala's most violent volcanic eruption in more than a century has killed 62 people, officials say.

Dozens more are missing, the country's disaster agency says, and it is feared the death toll could rise.

Villages on the slopes of Fuego volcano were buried in volcanic ash, mud and rocks during Sunday's 16-hour eruption.

Pyroclastic flows, which are fastmoving mixtures of very hot gas and volcanic matter, rushed down the mountainside and engulfed villages.

President Jimmy Morales has declared three days of national mourning.

A further pyroclastic flow on Monday sparked alarm.

Guatemala's coast has also been hit by an earthquake though there are no reports of damage so far.

Fuego, about 40km (25 miles) southwest of the capital Guatemala City, spewed rock, gas and ash into the sky.

Fast-moving flows hit villages, killing people inside their homes.

Sergio Cabañas, head of the country's National Disaster Management Agency (Conred), said the town of El Rodeo had been "buried".

Other towns affected include Alotenango and San Miguel Los Lotes. Rescuers are still trying to reach a number of villages.

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Suicide among major causes of death in Cuba HAVANA, Cuba: uicide took 8,954 lives in Cuba between 2013 and 2017, becoming one of the ten major causes of death on the island in that time period, according to the Cuban Year Book and Health sources.

The report by Cubadebate website cites the Escambray newspaper in the central province of Sancti Spiritus explaining that in that Cuban territory there were 389 suicides in that period of time.

The figure not only triples the number of deaths caused in the province by car accidents, considered a major death cause in Cuba, but also represents the largest such statistic over the past five years.

In Sancti Spiritus, the Provincial Suicides Technical Commission said that all cases reported in 2017 were linked to personal and family conflicts to a large extent.

The Commission, in coordination with the Mental Health municipal departments, assessed suicide attempts, which reached 468 in 2017. Over half of that figure was linked to family conflicts in dysfunctional households, lack of proper communication among persons. Conflicts related to couples and personal reasons also led to suicide attempts significantly marked in the age group of 20 to 39 years, particularly women.

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Kingston, Jamaica WI: n February 1, 2018, Jamaica assumed the Presidency of the ACP Council of Ministers and Chairmanship of the ACP Committee of Ambassadors in Brussels. Therefore, as Minister Kamina President in Office Johnson Smith of the ACP Ministerial Council, Jamaican Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kamina Johnson Smith chaired the 107th Session of the ACP Ministerial Council from May 29 to May 30 and co-chair the 43rd Session of the ACP-EU Council of Ministers from May 31 to June 1, in addition to related meetings.

In keeping with a proposal made by Jamaica, which received strong endorsement from Ministers at the last Council meeting held in December 2017, a Special Session of Council was also convened on 27th May, to have dedicated discussions on post-Cotonou matters. The outcome of these deliberations further feed into the work of the 107th Council and 43rd Joint ACP-EU Council.

The Jamaican delegation is also expected to participate in the ACP Ministerial Consultation on Commodities, the ACP Ministerial Committee on Development Finance Cooperation and the ACP/EU Ministerial Committee on Development Finance Cooperation.

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Donald Trump declares June national Caribbean American heritage month

Trump proclaims June National Caribbean-American Heritage Month

By NAN Staff Writer or the second year since taking office,the 45th US President has followed the path of both Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama in declaring June National Caribbean-American Heritage.

In his 2018 proclamation, Donald Trump, whose anti-immigrant policies has impacted many Caribbean immigrants, especially Haitians, noted that “Caribbean Americans embody the American spirit, with their talents and hard work contributing greatly to America’s economy.”

He also said their leadership and resolve have made incredible contributions to our society and highlighted the contributions of Dr. William Thornton, a native of the British Virgin Islands who designed the

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United States Capitol and is generally considered the first “Architect of the Capitol; and Jean Baptiste du Sable, the first permanent resident of Chicago who was born in Haiti and is widely recognized as the “Founder of Chicago.”

Trump also expressed gratitude to the many Caribbean-Americans who have served or are currently serving our country as members of our Armed Forces.

While there is no specific Census category, it is estimated that Caribbean immigrants across the US are over 4 million while the number of those of Caribbean heritage is much more expansive. The 2020 Census will allow Caribbean nationals to write in their country of origin for the first time under the racial category, black.

CASTRIES, St Lucia: uring a public demonstration march in Saint Lucia last week some protesters called on the owner of Sandals Resorts, Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, to pay a disputed tax assessment of $24.4 million dating back to 2001, including interest and penalties, which the government later agreed to write off.

Tax concessions and write-offs in favour of Sandals has been a thorny issue in the region for some time and is now achieving greater prominence after the Jamaica Observer, which is owned by Stewart, started publishing a still ongoing series of articles vilifying Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne after his government put a stop to a similar situation there.

Browne’s stand has resonated throughout the region, especially in Saint Lucia, following the government’s withdrawal of the $24 million tax assessment, with some social media comments describing Saint Lucia Prime Minister Allen Chastanet as Stewart’s “puppet”.

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US fugitive surrenders in Jamaica A KINGSTON, Jamaica: United States fugitive, who was on the run for more than a yearand-a-half, turned himself over to authorities at the Kingston US Embassy on Monday.

According to US media reports, 38-year-old Marcus 'Mickey' Scott of Savannah, Georgia has been wanted by US authorities for his role in a an alleged criminal organi-

St Lucians protest $24 M Sandals tax write off

Marcus 'Mickey' Scott

sation which dealt in drugs, including cocaine and stolen firearms.

Scott remains in custody while awaiting extradition to the US. Sixteen people have been arrested and indicted in the case.

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LEGAL AFFAIRS LEGAL NEWS U.S. Justice Department says

Obamacare individual mandate unconstitutional WASHINGTON: he U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday that the part of Obamacare requiring individuals to have health insurance is unconstitutional, an unusual move that could lead to stripping away some of the most significant and popular parts of the law.

In a brief filed in a federal court in Texas, the department said a tax law signed last year by President Donald Trump that eliminated penalties for not having health insurance rendered the socalled individual mandate under Obamacare unconstitutional.

The Justice Department said that also nullifies two other major provisions of Obamacare linked to the individual mandate, including one barring insurance companies from denying coverage to people with pre-existing conditions.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions, in a letter to House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan, said he had determined the individual mandate will be unconstitutional when the tax law becomes effective in 2019.

The mandate in Obamacare was meant to ensure a viable health insurance market by forcing younger and healthier Americans to buy coverage.

A coalition of 20 U.S. states sued the federal government in February, claiming the law was no longer constitutional after last year’s repeal of the penalty that individuals had to pay for not having insurance.

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Ex-Banker Gets 6 Years For $20M Mexican Phone Tax Fraud A former Mexican banker on Tuesday was sentenced to more than six years in prison for helping scam the government of Mexico out of $20 million by using shell companies to ship cellphones back and forth across the border with the U.S. to fraudulently collect value-added tax refunds.

CITIZENS DRIVE: (l-r) Legal assistant Maurice Maitland, Jr; Attorney Maurice Maitland; Immigration volunteer, Kayla Maitland; and Professor Allan Wernick Director, CUNY Citizenship NOW during a recent US citizens drive campaign. The Law Offices of Maurice Maitland is a contributor of the Daily Newssponsored event for the past ten years.

Calls for improvements to Medical and Mental Health Care of Immigrants Washington, D.C: wo immigrants have died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody at the Denver Contract Detention Facility in Aurora, Colorado in the last six years. This is in addition to many more detainees who report dangerously inadequate treatment of medical and mental conditions, including post-war psychological trauma, hemophilia, tuberculosis, and damaged eyesight from past beatings.

In response, the American Immigration Council (Council) and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) are urging an investigation into the government’s longstanding and systemic failure to provide adequate medical and mental health care to immigrants detained at the Aurora facility.

They have filed a complaint with the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL), ICE, and ICE's Health Services Corps.

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The complaint, filed on behalf of individuals who are and were detained at the Aurora facility, highlights the ways in which weak, insufficient medical practices threaten the health and well-being of detainees and directly impact their ability to pursue their immigration and asylum claims.

The issues addressed in the complaint are of immediate concern given the Trump administration’s dramatic expansion of immigration enforcement, increasing the number of individuals subject to immigration detention.

“The stakes could not be higher for the detainees at Aurora and elsewhere. Detainees’ lives are literally in the hands of the detention center staff and health providers at these detention facilities. ICE and GEO Group, Inc.—the private prison company that owns and operates the Aurora facility—have repeatedly been put on notice of the grave health concerns raised by individuals detained in Aurora. Yet reports of woe-

fully inadequate care continue to mount.

These reports demonstrate that the government is willfully and systematically breaking the law by failing to provide appropriate medical and mental health care to detained immigrants, and in so doing, is severely hindering their access to a meaningful day in court,” said Katie Shepherd, National Advocacy Counsel with the Immigration Justice Campaign, a joint initiative between the Council and AILA. The complaint illustrates the government’s failure to comply with official policies on mandated care; grossly substandard medical and mental health care; limited transparency and public accountability regarding many other aspects of detainee care; and facility staff and ICE’s deliberate indifference to a detainee's serious medical needs.

The complaint also calls for systemwide improvements to health care in ICE detention facilities across the nation.

NY Says Bank of Tokyo License Flip Can't Sink Counterclaims New York’s top financial regulator has told a Manhattan federal judge it’s not federally preempted from going after the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd. for alleged anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance violations that took place before the bank converted its statelicensed branches to federal licenses last year.

Jailed Ex-Lobbyist Won't Testify At 'Buffalo Billion' Trial Manhattan federal prosecutors disclosed Tuesday that they won't call jailed former lobbyist Todd Howe to testify against five men, including former State University of New York Polytechnic Institute President Alain Kaloyeros, who are accused of rigging big-dollar bids connected to the Empire State's "Buffalo Billion" revitalization initiative.

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S SP PO OR RT TS S The countdown to ICC Cricket World Cup

By Street Hype Writer he greatest cricket celebration is just one year away. To celebrate this milestone, the LOC has released the ICC Cricket World Cup Declaration by London Poet Caleb Femi.

ICC Chief Executive, David Richardson said “The ICC Cricket World Cup in England and Wales is truly unique. No other country in world cricket offers every competing nation a ‘home crowd’ atmosphere” CWC Managing Director, Steve Elworthy: “England and Wales have a rich history of staging great cricket and global sporting events with phenomenal public support. We know the ICC Cricket World Cup will be no different and fans will turn out in record numbers to support the event’. With the Cricket Family ballot closing at 8pm (BST) on 1 June – there are just two days left to register – and the response has been outstanding” Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Matt Hancock: “Cricket is a common language that unites nations across the world and it is fantastic that the ICC Cricket World Cup is returning to England and Wales next year” Australia won the 2015 edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup Australia won the 2015 edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup. This time marks a year to go until the greatest celebration of cricket, the ICC Cricket World Cup, gets underway when hosts England take on South Africa at The Oval in London.

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Bangladesh Fast Bowler reprimanded for showing dissent

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angladesh fast bowler Rubel Hossain has received an official reprimand and one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his side’s second Twenty20 International against Afghanistan in Dehradun on Tuesday, June 5, 2018.

Rubel was found to have violated Article 2.1.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “showing dissent at an umpire’s decision during an international match”.

The incident happened in the 11th over of Afghanistan’s innings when Rubel showed dissent by slamming his hand downwards and shaking his head after the umpire had turned down his LBW appeal against Samiullah Shenwari.

After the match, Rubel admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by match referee Andy Pycroft. As such, there was no need for a formal hearing.

The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Izatullah Safi and Bismillah Jan Shinwari, and third umpire Ahmed Shah Pakteen and fourth umpire Mehmood Kharotai. Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee, and one or two demerit points.

By Street Hype Writer ormer Reggae Boy Michael Johnson has been announced as head coach of the Guyanese national football team until the summer of 2019. The 44 year old Johnson who played for Jamaica in Gold Cup tournaments in 2000 and 2003, will take charge of Guyana for the upcoming CONCACAF League of Nations tournament.

The Guyana Football Federation has given Johnson a goal to help the team qualify for the 2019 edition of the Gold Cup. Johnson's only previous managerial experience came in 2009 when he was the caretaker manager for Notts County and led the team to promotion to League One. Guyana has never qualified for the CONCACAF Gold Cup. —————————

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Jamaican soccer sensation Leon Bailey

Jamaica KFC Teams With Football Superstar Leon Bailey Kingston, Jamaica: FC Jamaica has announced recently a partnership with Jamaican football sensation, Leon Bailey ahead of the launch of the company’s World Cup marketing campaign, in which Bailey will feature prominently.

Bailey, who plays professionally for Bayer Leverkusen in the German Bundesliga will star in marketing campaigns for KFC Jamaica’s limited time Winner Box meal offer and its flagship Big Deal, set to launch within the next week.

The partnership will also see KFC teaming up with Bailey, Bailey’s brother Kyle Butler and the Phoenix All-Star Academy, as they embark on plans to give back the community here in Jamaica.

Bailey first honed his skills at Phoenix All-Star Academy, owned and operated by Bailey’s father Craig Butler, and where Bailey’s brother Kyle Butler, who recently signed to German Bundesliga club Fortuna Dusseldorf, also came up through. Bailey’s love for football, as well as his skillset, grew rapidly and at the age of 12, Butler, decided it was time for young Bailey, along with brother Kyle to move to Europe to pursue the sport professionally. The footballer’s tal-

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ent has caught the attention of numerous football clubs including Manchester United, Chelsea and his current team Bayer Leverkusen.

“KFC Jamaica has always been a supporter of youth development through sports and Leon Bailey is the embodiment of development through football,” said Andrei Roper, Brand Manager for KFC Jamaica.

Bailey’s great success has garnered the support and adoration of Jamaicans globally.

Restaurants of Jamaica, owners and operators of KFC locally, is the first and only Jamaican Corporate entity that Bailey, Butler and Phoenix Academy have partnered with.

Bailey’s professional football career began in Belgium at Koninklijke Racing Club Genk (KRC Genk), scoring his first goal for the team in November 2015. His talent and performance throughout the season saw Bailey top scoring for the club in 2015 and being awarded the Belgian Young Footballer of the Year for the 2015 – 2016 season. Bailey’s success continued into the 2016 – 2017 football season where his goal scored against Rapid Wien in September 2016 was recognized as the Top Goal of the season.

Mayweather leads Forbes' top earning athletes

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merican boxer Floyd Mayweather has regained his title in the Forbes rankings of the world's top 100 earning athletes. He earned US$275 million for his boxing match in August against UFC star Conor McGregor, who is number four with US$99 million on the US business magazine's list.

Cristiano Ronaldo - who was at the top for the past two years - drops to third with US$108 million, with Lionel Messi edging him out of second place with US$111 million.

There are no women on the list, after the previous sole entrant, Serena Williams, dropped out of the chart.

The top 100 athletes earned a total of US$3.8 billion, up 23% from last year.

Others in the top 10 are football superstar Neymar da Silva Santos Jr. with US$90 million, basketball great LeBron James US$85.5 million, tennis star Roger Federer US$77.2 million and Golden States golden boy Steph Curry with US$76.9 million.

Dina Asher-Smith sets new British 100m record

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ina Asher-Smith broke her own British 100m record with a run of 10.92 seconds at the Diamond League meeting in Oslo.

The 22-year-old, who set the previous national mark of 10.99 as a teenager in 2015, was narrowly denied victory by Ivory Coast's Murielle Ahoure.

"I'm over the moon, to get the British record is amazing," she said.

Earlier, Scotland's Chris O'Hare set his season's best in winning the 1500m - a race outside Diamond League classification.

The 27-year-old Scot came home in three minutes 35,96 seconds. Asher-Smith's performance will raise expectations for August's European Championships in Berlin and a possible showdown with defending champion Dafne Schippers.

The Londoner was fourth in the 200m at the World Championship in London last summer despite her season being seriously disrupted by a broken foot.

She did not compete in the 100m at April's Commonwealth Games, taking bronze in the 200m instead.

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ENTERTAINMENT Kabaka Pyramid's 'Kontraband' enters Billboard

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ontraband, the new album from reggae artiste Kabaka Pyramid has entered the Billboard Reggae Albums chart in the number three position.

The 16 track project was released on May 25 and features Kabaka Pyramid collaborations from Pressure Busspipe, Damian Marley, Protoje, Chronixx, Akon among others.

The album is available on a number of online platforms including Amazon and iTunes.

Meanwhile, Shaggy's collaboration with British star Sting is on both ends of the top 10 - 44/876 is the number one album in the US after six weeks on the chart while the remixed version is number 10.

Also occupying key positions are Ziggy and Damian Marley with Rebellion Rises and Stony Hill at numbers four and nine, respectively.

Miss America no longer judge competitors on physical appearance

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he Miss America beauty pageant is scrapping its swimwear segment and will no longer judge competitors on physical appearance.

The evening gown section is also being axed, with contestants asked to wear something that makes them feel good and expresses their personal style instead.

Former winner Gretchen Carlson broke the news on ABC's Good Morning America. Carlson explained that they've heard from a lot of young women who would love to be a part of the programme but don't want to be in

high heels and a swimsuit.

Miss America's former Executive Director Sam Haskell, President Josh Randle, and other board members resigned over a scandal last year over vulgar emails making degrading remarks about past winners' appearance, intellect, and sex lives.

Following the revelations, Carlson became part of an all-female leadership team at Miss America. She was crowned Miss America in 1989. The 2019 Miss America competition airs live on ABC on September 9.

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Beyonce, Jay-Z giving away concert tickets for good deeds

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eyonce and Jay-Z have announced an initiative that will see fans receiving free tickets for their On The Run II tour in exchange for good deeds.

The stars have joined up with The Prince's Trust and Global Citizen to reward people for being kind, charitable and doing good for others.

Fans who volunteer for the charities will stand a chance of winning a pair of tickets for every date of the tour.

Beyonce previously worked with The Prince's Trust on her 2014 tour.

What Damian Marley says about the Cannabis industry Marley, who has also invested in the weed industry, says he’s made it a part of his mission to not only help the cannabis industry grow but to ensure that it does in the right way.

He recently told Herb magazine that he is concerned that the people who have been in the business all along could be muscled out by corporations.“With herb becoming legal, it’s important for us, the original culture of herb smokers and people who sell and grow herb, to be a part of it,” Marley told Herb recently.

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He also added that he really would “love to see that all of the people who have benefited from the plant and have been able to feed their families because of the plant can continue to do so when it’s legal.”

Damian’s brother, Rohan Marley coowns Kaya Farms, which has recently become “the first legal medical cannabis dispensary in the English-speaking Caribbean.”

to expand and grow, Grammy-winning reggae star, Damian Marley, is sharing his thoughts on the industry.

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Jamaican Diaspora News

Awardees: Jamaican Consul General Trudy Deans (4th l) with (l-r) Alan Magnus; Roy Streete; Guy Riley; and Perry R. Bloomfield - past students and awardees of the Kingston College Old Boys' Association USA Inc. at their 35th Annual Reunion & Awards Banquet, held May 5, 2018 in New York City. Consul General Deans who was guest speaker at the event commended members of the association for their commitment and support to their alma mater.

JTB promotes Dobson to District Sales Manager tKINGSTON, JAMAICA: he Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has announced the appointment of Christopher Dobson to the post of District Sales Manager, Midwest USA in the JTB's Regional Office, USA. His appointment becomes effective July 01, 2018.

As District Sales Manager, Midwest USA, Mr. Dobson will be based in Chicago, and brings to his new role more than two decades of experience as a seasoned sales and marketing professional.

He will oversee more than 14 states from Pittsburgh to the Dakotas, as well as West Virginia, working with travel partners to promote Destination Jamaica.

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T Consulate General of Jamaica, New York Under the distinguished patronage of Consul General Trudy Deans cordially invites you to attend the

Thanksgiving Church Service & Flag-Raising Ceremony In Celebration of Jamaica’s 56th Anniversary of Independence Under the theme

‘Gratitude, Love and Unity’ to be held on

Sunday, August 5, 2018 at 4:00 pm at

Catholic Church of St. Frances of Rome 761 E 236th Street, Bronx, NY 10466 Host Pastor

Fr. Ejiofor Ugwu Officiant:

Bishop Dr Cecil G. Riley For further information:

212-935-9000 ext: 8121; 8123

Christopher Dobson implementing programs and activities to meet the objectives of the JTB’s sales and marketing strategy, Mr Dobson will conduct seminars as part of the destination specialist

program for agents wishing to become certified travel consultants.

Educating the travel trade, corporate civic and consumer groups on the features, attractions and benefits of their clients vacationing, hosting meetings or conventions in Jamaica, are also part of his portfolio.

“I am pleased to be given an opportunity to serve in this capacity and look forward to helping the destination grow its market share from the Midwest,” said Dobson.

Prior to his appointment, Mr. Dobson held the post of Business Development Officer, Northeast USA, with responsibility for New York State and Southern Connecticut.

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47th Annual International African Arts Festival Returns Sharon Gardon Contributing Writer Brooklyn: he International African Arts Festival (IAAFestival), Brooklyn’s most beloved celebration of African culture and family, returns to Commodore Barry Park on Saturday, June 30 through Wednesday, July 4, 2018.

In addition to its stellar lineup of legendary and beloved performers from around the world, its all-day family-friendly programming, and its safe and clean environment, IAAFestival will present a new program feature: a five-day film festival in partnership with the Africa World Documentary Film Festival (AWDFF).

To be held on the grounds of Commodore Barry Park, the more than a dozen film screenings will be documentaries from AWDFF’s extensive library. Board Chairman Dr. Segun Shabaka offered this insight about the debut of this program element: “The AWDFF documentaries that we’ve chosen shed light on various issues affecting Africans throughout Africa and its Diaspora.

They are very powerful, informative, and are well-researched projects from a variety of filmmakers.”

As usual, the 2018 headliners and featured performers include luminaries from a variety of genres: avant-garde jazz and hard bop musician Reginald “Reggie” Workman who will play in tribute to John Coltrane; the worldrenown Ballet Folklórico Cutumba, an Afro-Cuban-Franco-Haitian folk and popular dance and music ensemble from Cuba founded in 1960; Akae Beka, the roots rock reggae band formerly known as Midnite; the Muntu Dance Theatre Of Chicago; the GRAMMY nominated jazz duo, The Baylor Project featuring Jean Baylor And Marcus Baylor, Neil Clarke’s Mongojazz Project and Trinidad’s own, David Rudder one of the most successful Calypsonian of all times.

Other distinguished artists and groups include spoken word, neo-soul artist Wordsmith; Ishangi Family African Dancers and Ed Stoute Ensemble. The Festival’s closing performances will include Rene McLean and Urban Djeliya and Bongi Duma, who will perform in tribute to Hugh Masekela.

Formerly known as the African Street Festival, The Festival will open from 10:00am to 9:00pm each day at Commodore Barry Park. It will be dedicated to Hugh Masekela; Winne Mandela; Dara Iman; and Dr. Sam Pinn, a

revered Brooklyn-born educator, organizer, activist, and master social worker.

The 2018 theme is Dekawowo and it translates as solidarity (from the Ewe and Mina people of Ghana & Togo, West Africa).

Commodore Barry Park is located on Navy Street between Park and Flushing Avenues in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn.

Appropriate for people of all ages, backgrounds, and musical preferences, the admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children (suggested minimum donation).

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For general information, call 718.638.6700 or email info@iaafestival.org.

The official website is www.IAAFestival.org.

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Western Union and GraceKennedy Town Hall meeting -A Success

By Anthony Turner estern Union and GraceKennedy Money Services continued their popular town hall series at the Jamaica Performing Arts Cent in Queens, NY on May 17.

Jamaica's former prime minister the Hon. Bruce Golding was the keynote speaker.

This year's theme was "The Caribbean Diaspora: In Pursuit of a Better Tomorrow...Today", and the meeting was designed to foster engagement with members of the Diaspora communities where Western Union and GraceKennedy Money Services do business.

The former Prime Minister of Jamaica warned that scamming has become interwoven with criminal activity. He indicated that scamming is now not just a problem unique to Jamaica but a global issue. He highlighted the fact that globally, scamming involves the loss of revenue of up to US$10 billion dollars a year. Of that amount, estimates for Jamaica range from $300 million to a billion dollars annually. He said past and present governments of Jamaica have implemented new laws but noted that this criminal activity is still challenging to eliminate.

"It is good that they (GKMS & Western Union) conduct town hall meetings like these as it gives the companies an opportunity to share with communities some of the challenges that they face in serving the clients" he noted.

Don Wehby, CEO of GraceKennedy Group Wehby spoke about GraceKenndy’s revenue of $800 million, which was the largest by any Jamaican company.

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WESTERN UNION/GRACEKENNEDY TOWN HALL MEETING: Several members of the Jamaican diaspora community including community leader Popeye C Whittingham and Jamaica’s First Mother Carol Harvey greet former Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golden (3rd l) at the Western Union GraceKennedy Money Services Ltd Town Hall Forum at Jamaica Performing Arts Center, 153-10 Jamaica Avenue in Queens on May 17th. Under the theme “The Caribbean Diaspora: In Pursuit of a Better Tomorrow…Today,” Mr. Golden who was the guest speaker highlighted the charitable work that is being undertaken by the Diaspora community to benefit schools, hospitals and various communities in Caribbean. Other speakers include Consul General Trudy Deans, Don Wehby, Group Chief Executive Officer of GraceKennedy Ltd, Michelle Allen, Chief Executive Officer of GraceKennedy Money Services, Rodrigo Garcia Estebarena, Western Union’s Vice President and General Manager for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, and Andre Largie, Western Union’s Country Director for the Caribbean.

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BLESSINGS 5 Things to Do If You’ve Been Hurt by a Friend

By May Patterson never saw it coming. A group of us were sipping coffee together, just before a meeting, when out of the blue my friend made a cutting remark that sliced deep into my heart. I stood there for a few minutes, paralyzed, realizing firsthand why a wound from a friend hurts more than a wound from an enemy (Ps. 55:12-14).

That hurtful, stinging comment left me staggering, wondering what provoked such a fierce blow.

Had I misunderstood our friendship?

Were we friends or enemies? What do you do when a friend hurts you? Receiving “friendly wounds” from people who are supposed to love us can break our hearts.

Shut us down. Damage our trust. Jesus experienced the same thing with His friends, too. And yet somehow, He continued to love past it.

Since neglected, buried wounds do not heal, it’s important to deal with them. God promises to help us (Ps. 147:3). When we bring our wounds to Him, He can mend our hearts and teach us how to love past our pain. In fact, Scripture provides a lot of

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1. Be patient in prayer.

I’m learning to apply prayer to my emotional wounds often, like medicine. It helps to say this truth out loud: “I believe God can heal every wound.” Since healing occurs gradually, I’m trying to be patient as I pray for my friend and for my attitude.

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer.” Rom. 12:12 NIV 2. Forgive.

Since I’ve been a less-than-perfect friend at times, I need to extend grace. Remembering that the one who holds a grudge hurts the most, helps me let it go. Since God overlooks a lot to stay in a relationship with me, I must overlook the faults of my friends, too. “Bear with each other and forgive one another . . . Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Col. 3:13 NIV. 3. Extend an olive branch.

It isn’t necessary to rehash details in order to make peace and move on. Seeking peace may include going to my friend and saying, “Lately, I’ve sensed that there is hurt be-

tween us, how can I make it right?” Making the effort to reconcile opens the door for communication and healing.“. . . First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift [of worship].” Mt. 5:24 ESV 4. Don’t gang up.

When we’re wounded, it’s tempting to recruit others to be on “our side.” Regrettably, I’ve done this, and it does not help. I’ve learned to seek counsel only from someone who isn’t involved. Since Satan loves to pit us against each other, I don’t want to let him break my friendships apart. “Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. . .” Lev. 19:18 NI. 5. Expect occasional friendly fire.

The more we care about someone, the more he or she can hurt us. Even in the best friendships, there will always be a little pain—I must accept this as truth. Being shocked by friendly fire only makes it hurt worse. Resisting the temptation to strike back or get even may save the friendship.

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Paterson teachers ratify contract with 3% raises PATERSON: eachers working for the Paterson school district would get pay raises averaging about 3 percent under a five-year contract ratified Thursday night, according to the union’s president.

The contract also would set a limit on how much employees would have to pay

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for health insurance and would resolve a dispute over $7.6 million worth of “step guide” increases the union maintained its employees were due from 2016-17, according to the president.

Paterson Education Association members voted in favor of the new contract 2,304 to 279, said the union president, John

McEntee Jr. “I have often said that our members deserve nothing less than a fair settlement,” McEntee said in a press release issued Friday morning. “This contract shows that we now have a Superintendent in place that finally understands that in order to keep quality professionals in the district, they must offer a quality contract.”

16 arrests for drugs and weapons Gail Moaney gets prestigious PR Award NEW JERSEY: ne of the hospitality industry's preeminent leaders in marketing and public relations was hailed this week for her service to the sector.

Gail Moaney, APR, received the Marcella Martinez award in memory of the meritorious and productive life of the late Caribbean public relations professional and diplomat.

Bevan Springer, who leads the nonprofit Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx), congratulated his fellow board member "for capturing this prestigious honor, which, in turn, honors one of Jamaica's most accomplished daughters."

"Gail is indisputably deserving of this award, not only for her unmatched contributions to our profession and her service to the Caribbean, but also for her unstinting generosity to the youth of the region," said Springer, who, inspired by Moaney, established Marketplace Excellence, a New Jersey-based public relations practice.

The award, first presented in 2005, honors individuals and organizations which have made outstanding contributions to strengthening the marketing programs of Caribbean destinations. Winners are singled out for their work with the region's communities, as well as for providing consistent support for the Caribbean's cultural values and heritage.

"I am so touched and humbled by this," said Moaney, the founding managing partner of the New York City-based global firm Finn Partners. "Marcella Martinez was a dear colleague, mentor and friend. I remember her face so vividly when we told her that the Jamaica Tourist Board was establishing this PR award in her name," she reflected.

"It was towards the end of her battle with cancer and I was so happy that she was able to participate in the announcement. Although she left us before the awards ceremony, I always felt good knowing that she knew that her legacy would live on," said Moaney.

The award was presented to Moaney during Caribbean Week in New York, a city where the late Martinez made her mark in public relations and in international diplomacy.

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PASSAIC: two-day effort led to 16 arrests in Passaic on charges that included weapon offenses, drug possession, prostitution and more, authorities announced Thursday.

The Passaic County Sheriff's Office and Passaic Police Department worked together on the investigation and the ensuing arrests Tuesday and Wednesday. Authorities seized 5 pounds of marijuana with a street value of $35,000, two handguns plus more than 250 rounds of ammunition, 10 glassines of heroin and 3 grams of crack cocaine.

“These cooperative law enforcement efforts allow us to utilize county and local police resources to lower crime by taking drugs and warrant offenders off our streets,” Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik stated in a press release. “We want drug dealers off our streets, and we are committed to working with local law enforcement to do it block-byblock and neighborhood-by-neighborhood.”

According to Berdnik, those arrested included: Jobanny Cardosa, 25, of Passaic, on an open warrant; Rosalino Gonzalez, 18, of Passaic, charged with obstructing administration of law, possession of marijuana, possession with the intent to distribute, possession with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of

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a school, and possession with intent to distribute within 500 feet of a public park and or building ; Namir J. Jone, 20, of Passaic, on an outstanding warrant and charged with possession of marijuana; Bridget D. Thomas, 48, of Passaic, on an outstanding warrant; Brandon Soto, 19, of Passaic, on an outstanding warrant; Gabriel Nunez, 44, of Passaic, charged with possession of crack cocaine; Rahman R Hill-Johnson, 24, of Hasbrouck Heights, charged with possession of marijuana, crack cocaine and heroin, intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school and of a public park or building, resisting arrest and on two outstanding warrants.

Taymair Gaskins, 18, of Passaic, charged with possession of marijuana

Manuel Brignoni, 41, of Passaic, charged with possession of marijuana and intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school and within 1,000 feet of a public park or building, engaging in prostitution as a patron, unlawful possession of firearms, and possession of a firearm while committing a controlled dangerous substance offense.

Cristina J. Rodriguez, 37, of Passaic, charged with one count of engaging in prostitution.

Jason Torres, 44, of Passaic, charged with possession of crack cocaine; Tracy Paladino, 47, of Lodi, charged with possession of drug paraphernalia; Brandon Claudio, 26, of Passaic, charged with possession of marijuana

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he truth is that all sorts of dynamics can play into a man’s decision to engage in infidelity. Generally, though, his choice to cheat is driven by one or more of the following factors: 1. Immaturity: If he does not have a lot of experience in committed relationships, or if he doesn’t fully understand that his actions will inevitably have consequences like hurting his partner, he may think it is fine to have sexual adventures. He might think of his commitment to monogamy as a jacket that he can put on or take off as he pleases.

2. Co-occurring Issues: He may have an ongoing problem with alcohol and/or drugs (link is external) that affects his decision-making, resulting in regrettable sexual decisions. Or maybe he has a problem like sexual addiction (link is external), meaning he compulsively engages in sexual fantasies and behaviors as a way to numb out and avoid life.

3. Insecurity: He may feel as if he is too old (or too young), not handsome enough, not rich enough, not smart enough, etc. (An astonishing amount of male cheating is linked, at least in part, to a mid-life crisis.) To bolster his flagging ego, he seeks validation from women other than his mate, using this sextracurricular spark of interest to feel wanted, desired, and worthy.

4. It’s Over, Version 1: He may want to end his current relationship. However, instead of just telling his partner that he’s unhappy and wants to break things off, he cheats — and then forces her to do the dirty work.

5. It’s Over, Version 2: He may want to end his current relationship, but not until he’s got another one lined up. So he sets the stage for his next relationship while still in the first one.

6. Lack of Male Social Support: He may have undervalued his need for supportive friendships with other men, expecting his social and emotional needs to be met entirely by his significant other. And when she inevitably fails in that duty, he seeks fulfillment elsewhere.

7. Confusion about Limerence versus Commitment: He might misunderstand the difference between romantic intensity and long-term love, mistaking the neurochemical rush of early romance, technically referred to as limerence, for love, and failing to understand that in healthy, long-term relationships limerence is replaced over time with less intense, but ultimately more meaningful forms of connection.

8. Childhood Abuse: He may be reenacting or latently responding to unresolved childhood trauma – neglect, emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, etc. In such cases, his childhood wounds have created attachment/intimacy issues that leave him unable or unwilling to fully commit to one person. He might also be using the excitement and distraction of sexual infidelity as a way to self-soothe the pain of these old, unhealed wounds.

9. Selfishness: It’s possible that his primary consideration is for himself and himself alone.

He can therefore lie and keep secrets without remorse or regret, as long as it gets him what he wants. It’s possible he never intended to be monogamous. Rather than seeing his vow of monogamy as a sacrifice made to and for his relationship, he views it as something to be avoided and worked around.

10. Terminal Uniqueness: He may feel like he is different and deserves something special that other men might not. The usual rules just don’t apply to him, so he is free to reward himself outside his primary relationship whenever he wants.

11. Unfettered Impulse: He may never have even thought about cheating until an opportunity suddenly presented itself. Then, without even thinking about what infidelity might do his relationship, he went for it.

12. Unrealistic Expectations: He may feel that his partner should meet his every whim and desire, sexual and otherwise, 24/7, regardless of how she feels at any particular moment.

13. Anger/Revenge: He may cheat to get revenge. He is angry with his mate, and wants to hurt her. In such cases, the infidelity is meant to be seen and known. The man does not bother to lie or keep secrets about his cheating, because he wants his partner to know about it.

For most men, no single factor drives the decision to cheat. And sometimes a man’s reasons for infidelity evolve as his life circumstances change. Regardless of his true reasons for cheating, he didn’t have to do it.

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If you are a technician, the checklist tells your client that you’re professional and thorough. Using a PC maintenance checklist as you go through the list helps ensure your computer is getting the preventative work it needs to stay in top running shape.

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If this is a client’s computer, explain the importance of keeping the computer in a clean, temperature controlled environment.

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Check connections to devices, make sure cables provide unobstructed airflow.

You want to be careful not to cause any problems when performing computer maintenance on hardware. Moving a PC around, not properly grounding yourself, or causing damage to a wire or card can all cause problems that did not exist before.

Computer Software Maintenance Checklist Now that the outside of the case is clean and the PC is running cool, log into Windows using an account that has administrative access. By performing the following software maintenance, you can be sure Windows will be secure and optimized for speed.

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Because it can be hard to make lifestyle changes, AICR aims to help people adopt healthier behaviors through efforts like the Cancer Health Check, a tool that shows people how their lifestyle stacks up against known cancer risks and recommends changes that can improve health.

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