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Lawyer Found Guilty of Immigration Fraud

By Kimmy Blair Contributing Writer Street Hype Newspaper Queens lawyer has been found guilty of large-scale asylum fraud after she was caught running a scheme to help immigrants who would typically be denied entry to the US, win asylum in the country.

Andreea Dumitru Parcalaboiu, 43 was running a fraudulent immigration system that would allow dangerous criminals to be granted asylum in the United States by fabricating travel history and personal narratives. Dumitru, who was also previously investigated over a $5 million corporate tax evasion scheme, was charged with a range of crimes in association with her job as an immigration attorney.

The attorney was found guilty in Manhattan federal court of asylum fraud, making false statements to immigration authorities, and aggravated identity theft on Nov. 19, 2018, following a two-week trial before United States District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan.

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ANDREEA DUMITRU PARCALABOIU, 43 Immigrant Attorney

According to the Superseding Indictment, other filings in Manhattan federal court, and the evidence presented at trial: Between March 27, 2013, and 2017, Dumitru operated a scheme to submit fraudulent I-589 forms in connection with applications for asylum.

Specifically, Dumitru presented over 100 claims in which she knowingly made false statements and representations about, among other things, the applicants’ narratives of alleged persecution, criminal histories, and travel histories. Dumitru deliberately fabricated detailed personal stories of purported mistreatment of her clients, forged her clients’ signatures and falsely notarized affidavits.

The crime carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, one count of making false statements, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in jail, and one count of aggravated identity theft, which carries a mandatory consecutive sentence of two years in prison.

No sentencing date has been announced.

Bronx butt doctor on manslaughter charges Page 5

Jamaicans in the US excited about Harris's presidential bid Page 10

Trinidadian boys returned to their mother Page 10

Jamaican banker takes on new role at Citibank

ButterMEssentials products get rave reviews

Tingling joins Israeli Consulate Speakers’ Bureau

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EDITORIAL Of Martin Luther King’s celebration and government shutdown

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mericans celebrate January 21st as Martin Luther King Day. What a time to honor a man who has contributed his life to what he believed was an elevation to humanity and that is, the idea that everyone is equal regardless of the color of his or her skin.

Back in 1963, Martin Luther King delivered his I have a dream speech. This speech was delivered by the civil rights activist on account of black people to have economic and civil rights and an end of racism in America.

In the speech, King mentioned, “This will be the day when all of God’s children will be able to sing with meaning. My country, tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. A land where my fathers died, land of pilgrim’s pride, from every mountainside, let freedom ring. And if America is to be a great nation, this must be true.”

King was a man of hope, and even though he was talking about the freedom of black people, I believe he was prophesying about the freedom of all people.

If we do not stop labeling people by the way they look, we will not be able to discern the content of their character.

Today, in 2019, the “I have a dream speech,” could be reread because even though we are not necessarily in chains, we have not been emancipated mentally as seen in the leaders we choose to govern us. And if we think that what is happening in the government won't affect us because we may not be federal workers.

We should know that what affect some people will eventually affect all people.

Jamaican banker takes on new role at Citibank

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ollowing a recent promotion to lead the Citibank Pelham Financial Center, Jamaican born banker Jackie Humes has been tapped to take on the role of Senior Vice-President/Area Director in the Bronx Upper West Manhattan market.

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JACKIE HUMES Senior Vice President/ Area Director, Citibank

Citibank locations and over 200 employees. In this new capacity, Humes is excited about the opportunity to bring financial advice to members of the local communities.

Humes is a graduate of Southern New Hampshire University with an MBA and Lehman College where she completed a bachelor’s degree in business management.

Bill Tingling joins Israeli Consulate Speakers’ Bureau

By Solemn_Vow editor@streethype.net

On top of federal workers not being paid. The government shutdown has affected National parks, many immigration cases had been postponed and/or canceled, Food and drug administration have suspended food inspection, Department of Housing and Urban development funds ran out and because of that they cannot pay the landlords of the tenants that are on financial assistance, just to name a few.

So, let us take this time to think of ways we can join together to end this government shutdown. Because the walls we are building to keep others out could be the very walls that lock us in.

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he Consulate General of Israel in New York has named Bill Tingling, Founder and CEO of "Tour for Tolerance" as a member of the Israeli Consulate speaker’s bureau which provides local organizations, campuses, and communities with speakers on a range of topics.

Tingling has been described as a remarkable altruist whose visionary leadership has been transforming society since his founding of School News Nationwide (SNN) in 1993.

"Tour for Tolerance" is an initiative of School News Nationwide (SNN) 501 (c)(3) New York-based not-for-profit organization. The mission is to promote tolerance, our common humanity, and the importance of individual and civic responsibility among people of all backgrounds.

For further information visit: tourfortolerance.org.

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NEWS

Michael Blake NY Assembly Member

Blake announces endorsement for public advocate

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ast Wednesday, the Blake for New York campaign held a press conference to announce the endorsement of Assembly Member Victor Pichardo, the fourth Latino elected official to endorse Michael Blake in his campaign for Public Advocate.

“As young men of color, specifically of Dominican descent, I understand the work that needs to be done to make sure that we raise all voices, not only African Americans but also Latinos across the City of New York. Michael Blake is the type of person that we need as public advocate,” Pichardo said. Pichardo joins State Senator Luis Sepulveda, Assembly Member Nathalia Fernandez, City Council Member Rafael Salamanca, and investor Nathalie Molina Nino, who earlier this month supported Blake.

Michael is a third term Assembly Member in the New York State Assembly representing the 79th District in The Bronx, New York. Blake has helped lead the efforts to create the first and only statewide My Brother’s Keeper education program in the country, now totaling more $56 million in three years.

Council Member Mathieu Eugene joins doctors at New York City Health + Hospitals/Kings County to promote the Open Enrollment Deadline - January 31.

January 31 is deadline for health insurance enrollment BROOKLYN: ouncil Member Mathieu Eugene joined New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio at New York City Health + Hospitals / Kings County for a rally to remind New Yorkers of the January 31st Open Enrollment deadline to sign up for health insurance through the GetCoveredNYC Program.

Mayor De Blasio also announced NYC Care to help New Yorkers without health insurance (including undocumented immigrants) get access to quality, affordable care at New York City Health + Hospitals.

A longtime advocate for universal access

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to quality healthcare, Council Member Eugene spoke on the importance of providing healthcare to all New Yorkers, regardless of income level or ethnic background. He also spoke on the necessity of providing healthcare services to underserved New Yorkers, which will lessen the burden on the government than if they are uninsured and require medical care.

“I am grateful to the Mayor for choosing this place, Kings County Hospital, a wonderful institution where medical professionals are working hard every single day to keep New Yorkers healthy,” said Council Member Eugene. “

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Friends of Wingate Park to host Community LeadershipAwards

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riends of Wingate Park will be hosting Community Leadership (Hero) Awards ceremony on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Wingate HS Auditorium 600 Kingston Avenue. Brooklyn, NY 11203.

According to Vivia Morgan, director of the Friends of Wingate Park’s goal is to serve the educational, social and cultural needs of the community and ensure the empowerment of our youth. “ We are honoring community heroes and sheroes within NYC for their work, their leadership and those who pave the way for others in their fields of expertise. These remarkable people have served as role models and mentors for many young adults.”

Members of the public are being urged to submit the nomination to friendsofwingatepark@gmail.com.

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NEWS

Bronx butt doctor on manslaughter charges Buttocks enhancement product kills woman BRONX Bronx woman has been indicted for Manslaughter and other charges for allegedly providing illegal silicone injections that caused the death of a 48-year-old woman.

Whalesca Castillo, 44, of 2219 Seward Avenue, Bronx was arraigned last week on second-degree Manslaughter, Criminally Negligent Homicide and Unauthorized Practice before Bronx Supreme Court Justice David Lewis.

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark said, “The defendant allegedly illegally injected the victim with a silicone substance for cosmetic purposes.

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Whalesca Castillo, 44, Unlicensed beautician is charged with manslaughter for killing a woman during a botched butt lift as it's revealed she previously served two prison sentences for running shady medical operations.

Tragically, the injections killed the victim, who had traveled from Philadelphia to the Bronx for the procedure.”

According to the investigations, on or about June 17, 2018, in the defendant’s home, Castillo injected silicone substance into the body of Lesbia Ayala, as part of an illegal cosmetic procedure to enhance the buttocks of the victim.

The defendant did not have a license to practice medicine or cosmetic surgery. The victim died of systemic silicone embolism syndrome shortly after receiving the injections.

Transgender ban is cruel, and inhumane says Clarke

WASHINGTON, DC: ongresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY09) released this statement following Supreme Court decision allowing Trump administration to begin enforcing its ban on transgender service members in the military: “Donald Trump’s ban on transgender Americans serving in our nation’s military is extremely calculated, cruel, and inhumane. Its sole purpose was to dehumanize and degrade brave women and men seeking

to serve their country and further divides our nation.

“I am very concerned that the Supreme Court is permitting this ban to proceed for now, providing a year of uncertainty for our military and creating an opening for hatred, bigotry, and discrimination to take root.

This was a shameful decision by SCOTUS that weakens our military and our nation.

“Transgender Americans are not a burden and deserve to serve with dignity”

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Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke

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he Health Department on January 7 announced the launch of a new media campaign that compares sugary drinks to cigarettes. The campaign emphasizes that both products are hazardous to your health and reminds New Yorkers not to give sugary drinks to children. Sugary drinks – including soda, sweetened iced tea, sports drinks, energy drinks, fruit punch and other fruit-flavored drinks that have added sugar – can lead to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cavities and weight gain.

In New York City, sugary drink consumption overall declined among adults between 2007 and 2017. About 1 in 4 adults and 1 in 3 public high school students drink at least one sugary drink per day. Rates of consumption are much higher in communities of color, especially for the youngest New Yorkers (up to age 5) – the prevelance for Black children is 28 percent and Latino children is 31 percent, compared to 8 percent among Whites. The ads, in both English and Spanish, are running on TV and social media citywide. The campaign runs through early February.

“Like cigarettes, sugary drinks are bad for our health and can have long-term consequences,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot. “Through this campaign, we hope all New Yorkers will understand that, while sugary drinks may be sweet going down, their impact on our health is not. We urge all New Yorkers to consume fewer sugary drinks, and parents should not give sugary drinks to their children.”

“Sugary drinks are the largest source of

added sugar in our diets - more than desserts, candy and other sweets combined. It’s extremely worrisome that one third of our youth have at least one sugary drink a day.” said Deputy Commissioner Dr. Sonia Angell.

“This campaign is part of our ongoing efforts, from working with industry to reduce sugar in the food supply overall, to increasing no and low-sugar drink options available in schools; NYC is working hard to make healthy choices the easiest choices for all of us.”

“Sugary drinks are just as bad as smoking cigarettes,” said Assistant Speaker Felix W. Ortiz. “Both are harmful, resulting in poor health to those who take them. What more does it take to convince people that smoking can lead to cancer and that sugar calories bring on obesity, high blood pressure and heart disease? We need to do all we can to limit use of these products. This new city media campaign will help get the word out to avoid sugary drinks.”

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Difference between Social Security and SSI

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he Social Security Administration (SSA) offers two types of disability benefits: SSI, or Supplemental Security Income; and SSDI, or Social Security Disability Insurance. While both benefit programs are designed for disabled individuals, their eligibility requirements and benefits differ.

The main difference between Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is the fact that SSDI is available to workers who have accumulated a sufficient number of work credits, while SSI disability benefits are available to low-income individuals who have either never worked or who haven't earned enough work credits to qualify for SSDI. While many people don't distinguish between SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance), they are two completely different governmental programs. While both programs are overseen and managed by the Social Security Administration, and medical eligibility for disability is determined in the same manner for both programs, there are distinct differences between the two programs.

What Is SSI? Supplemental Security Income is a program that is strictly need-based, according to income and assets, and is funded by general fund taxes (not from the Social Security trust fund). SSI is called a "means-tested program," meaning it has nothing to do with work history, but strictly with financial need. To meet the SSI income requirements, you must have less than $2,000 in assets (or $3,000 for a couple) and a very limited income.

Disabled people who are eligible under the income requirements for SSI are also able to receive Medicaid in the state they reside in. Most people who qualify for SSI will also qualify for food stamps, and the amount an eligible person will receive is dependent on where they live and the amount of regular, monthly income they have. SSI benefits will begin on the first of the month when you first submit your application.

SSI applicants are somewhat more likely to be female as fewer women are eligible for SSDI benefits (about 71% of women compared to 79% of men), generally because women have fewer qualifying years of work (over 60% of men have worked at least part of every year of their adult life, while only 41% of women can say the same).

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Lapse in federal funding does not impact most USCIS operations T

he current lapse in annual appropriated funding for the U.S. government does not affect USCIS’s fee-funded activities.

Our offices will remain open, and all individuals should attend interviews and appointments as scheduled. USCIS will continue to accept petitions and applications for benefit requests, except as noted below.

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Regional centers are a public or private economic unit in the U.S. that promotes economic growth. USCIS designates regional centers for participation in the Immigrant Investor Program. The EB-5 Program will continue to operate.

E-Verify. This free internet-based system allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the U.S. Conrad 30 Waiver Program for J-1 medical doctors.

This program allows J-1 doctors to apply for a waiver of the two-year residence requirement after completing the J-1 exchange visitor program. The expiration only affects the date by which the J-1 doctor must have entered the U.S.; it is not a shutdown of the Conrad 30 program entirely.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Jimmy Cliff to visit Liberia

By Elseah Chea Contributing Writer ————————————————————————

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nternationally-acclaimed Reggae superstar and actor Jimmy Cliff is set to visit the West Africa nation of Liberia on a one-week long trip beginning on January 26, 2019.

This will be Cliff’s first time visiting the country that was settled by repatriated Blacks from America. He will meet with Jamaicanborn First Lady Clar Duncan-Weah of Liberia.

The 1976 film “The Harder They Come” the actor continues to mesmerize his fans with his exceptional musical genre. At age 70, Jimmy Cliff shows no signs of slowing down.

The Grammy-Award singer’s recent nomination for the induction into Songwriters Hall of fame June 2019 is a classic addition to his extensive list of awards and accomplishments, which include his 2010 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Order of Merit from Jamaica, 2003.

A large group of Jamaicans, along with the Universal Negro Improvement Associa-

Jimmy Cliff tion and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL) contingent are looking forward to visiting Liberia, the land that Marcus Garvey had planned for Africans in the Diaspora,

with an aim to establish business relationships and forge personal bonds. “With Jimmy Cliff on board, it’s truly an honor,” said group members.

“I am thrilled to have Mr. Cliff join us on this trip. Jimmy’s presence gives credence to our journey and is an encouragement for other peoples of African descent to join us in our push to realize the vision of the Honorable Marcus Garvey, which demands the return of Blacks to their motherland; the unity of the BLACK RACE worldwide with Self-reliance at its base; thereby, organizing ourselves into an independent black nation here at home and abroad,” says Michael R. Duncan, PresidentGeneral of UNIA-ACL. “I have visited much of Africa during my lifetime, but Liberia remains the only African country that eluded my schedule. I am very eager to get to Liberia finally. I am especially pleased to know that the First Lady of Liberia, Clar Duncan-Weah, is a Jamaican. I highly anticipate meeting with her and the President, His Excellency George Weah,” says reggae icon Jimmy Cliff.

D’Nations stays positive in entertainment

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Buju Banton's Long Walk to Freedom tour

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uju Banton's Long Walk to Freedom tour was launched last Wednesday in Kingston, Jamaica WI. Details of the tour is set to kick off on March 16 at the National Stadium, Jamaica WI. The Kingston show will mark the first performance for the artiste since headlining Buju Banton and Friends Before The Dawn at Miami's Bayfront Park Amphitheatre on January 16, 2011.

The Grammy-winning artiste is set to travel to Barbados, Trinidad, and the Bahamas as part of the tour.

Anticipation for the shows has been high, with each expected to sell out.

Jamaican born entertainment entrepreneurs and co-owners of D’Nations, Dervin Dawes and Donald Marshall are on a mission to produce positive and uplifting music. The talented producers, songwriters, singers, and musicians who grew up in Olympic Garden and Cockburn Pen communities of Kingston, Jamaica WI., established the company in 1997. “We would like to comment our music fans and supporters who have stayed with us over the years. We will continue to stay positive in our musical career,” the duet noted.

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Jamaican Consulate General - New York Updates

BLUE MOUNTAIN COFFEE DAY: (l-r) Deputy consul general, Consulate General of Jamaica, Lisa Bryan Smart; Community leader, Richard Edwards and permanent representative of Jamaica to the UN, Ambassador Courtenay Rattray were among 100 vistors and neighbors at the Jamaica Consulate’s New York City offices—celebrating Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Day - January 9, 2019. The Jamaica Coffee Exporters Association, Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Inc, Jablum Coffee and Riggie’s Roast were sponsored of the coffee.

BLUE MOUNTAIN COFFEE DAY: (l-r) Community relations officer, Consulate General of Jamaica, Patrick Maitland; property manager, Sage Realty Corporation, Yvette Rivera and a visitor at Consulate’s New York City offices — celebrating Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Day - January 9.

ASSEMBLYMAN PERRY INAUGURAL SWEAR-IN CEREMONY: Assemblyman Nick Perry (3rd l) poses for a photo opportunity with (l-r) Deputy Consul General of Jamaica Lisa Bryan-Smart; Congressman Hakeem Jeffries and Bishop Cecil Riley of Freedom Hall Church of God at the Assemblyman’s inaugural swear-in ceremony held on January 13 in Brooklyn.

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Rescuing our marginalized boys must be a top priority: Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States of America, Audrey Marks (2nd l) presents the 2018 David “Wagga” Hunt Distinguished Award to Dr. Kevin Asher, the father of Chinyelu Asher, a member of Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz, who were honoured at the 7th annual fundraising gala. Sharing in the occasion from left to right are members of the planning committee, chairman of the Wagga Hunt committee Christopher Hunt, Michael McPherson, Garth Pottinger, Lloyd Anderson, and Lennox O’Connor.

-Derrick Scott Photo Damian Jr. Gong Marley nabs 2017 World Clash Award for "International Dubplate Artist of the Yea."

Investor Circle micro-grant: Bee farmer and Jamaica Agriculture Task Force (JDAT) Investor Circle micro grant recipient, Patricia Parchment (r), accepting her award from JDAT Investor Circle local coordinator, Onyije Chigozili, during a presentation ceremony at recently the Denbigh Agricultural Showground in Clarendon, Jamaica WI.

World Clash Dubplate Awards Return

By Flair Lindsey Contributing Writer oting for the wildly popular World Clash Dubplate Awards is underway on IrishandChin.com. And based on the influx of votes from fans and enthusiasm from artistes and sounds alike, it's clear that excitement has been brewing since last year for the virtual awards, which celebrates artistes for their yearly dubplate contributions (January 2018 December 2018) to sound system culture.

The World Clash Dubplate Awards, the brainchild of Irish and Chin's Garfield "Chin" Bourne, is now in it's third year and features eight award categories including: Male Dubplate Vocalist of the Year, International Dub-

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plate Artiste of the Year, Female Dubplate Artiste of the Year, Dubplate Single of the Year, Veteran Dubplate Deejay of the Year, Dubplate Artiste of the Year, Veteran Dubplate Vocalist of the Year and Best 90s Dubplate Artiste of the Year. Full nominee listings are available on IrishandChin.com. Although seasoned acts like Damian "Jr Gong" Marley, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Masicka, Aidonia, Mavado, Busy Signal and a host of music fraternity members grace the categories, 2018 sees a notable rise of fresh faces like Rygin King, Tee Jay, Govana, Shane O, Koffee, Shenseea, Dovey Magnum and Ishawna, among others, who absolutely carved their mark on the dubplate landscape.

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CARIBBEAN NEWS

Jamaica appoints new High Commissioner to Nigeria

Trinidadian boys returned Kingston, Jmaiaca WI: diplomat in the Ministry of Forto their mother Career eign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Esmond Reid, has been appointed as Jamaica’s High After being brought by father to Syria

Syria: wo Trinidadian children kidnapped and taken to Syriain 2014 by their father, who is said to be an ISIS fighter, have been reunited with their Trinidadian mother.

The Kurdish administration of northern Syria released the boys into the care of their mother on Monday.

The boys, who were taken to live in the so-called IS "caliphate," were able to leave Syria with the help of rock musician Roger Waters, who helped their mother fly to Syria to meet them.

The Kurdish authorities say their father was killed. But the Trinidad and Tobago government on Tuesday said there was no record of the two children being kidnapped by their father and taken to Syria as it responded to the international media reports about the boys' release.

The Ministry of National Security said a special team which had been established to deal with possible repatriation and reintegration of Trinidadians who have been held in refugee and detention camps in Syria and Iraq, had started an investigation and verification exercise to ascertain the facts surrounding the two boys.

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Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith made the announcement on Tuesday, January 22.

Mr. Reid succeeds outgoing High Commissioner L. Ann Scott, who has returned to the Ministry’s Headquarters. He will also serve as non-resident Ambassador to other countries in Africa.

In welcoming Reid’s appointment, Minister Johnson Smith noted that “He has led an outstanding career in the Foreign Service over the last 28 years, with a proven track record in foreign trade policy development and negotiation as well as investment promotion. I am confident that he will continue to conduct the Government of Jamaica’s business with distinction.”

Mr. Reid is an International Relations and International Business Specialist with a wealth of experience in multilateral and bilateral diplomacy and trade relations. He currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC).

The High Commissioner-designate is currently assigned as Under-Secretary in the Foreign Trade Division. He also served previously in various capacities in the Ministry, as well as Jamaica’s diplomatic missions in London, Bonn, Berlin, Brussels and latterly in Geneva, where he played an integral role in the negotiation and conclusion of the landmark Trade Facilitation Agreement,

Guyana church leaders want antiGay laws to stay News Americas, GEORGETOWN, Guyana: ore than eight dozen leaders of Guyana’s Christian Evangelical and Pentecostal church are urging the government to keep the country’s anti-gay law intact.

According to Demerara Waves news, the group took out a local newspaper advertisement registering their strong objection to any attempt by government to give into the demands by the gay and lesbian community to remove anti-gay laws including those against “buggery” in the South American CARICOM nation.

“Moreover, we believe buggery and other practices characteristic of the LGBTQ community, lifestyle is in fact, detrimental to persons engaging in them, and the decriminalization of such acts, will have the effect of escalating the practice of these harmful and destructive behaviors, and endangering the morals of our youth and society as a whole,” the church leaders stated.

Roman Catholic and Anglican Bishops were not among the signatories in the ad.

Guyana, like most British-Caribbean nations, inherited the anti-gay laws when independence was granted by Britain and have not moved to change them. Britain has since repealed those laws because they violate human rights.

Guyana is the only country in South America, and the only country in the Americas outside the Caribbean, where homosexual acts are still illegal. Under the laws of Guyana, homosexual acts carry a possible punishment of life imprisonment.

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Esmond Reid, recently appointed as Jamaica’s High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria. within the World Trade Organization (WTO).

In reacting to his appointment Reid said, “I am honoured to be asked to represent Jamaica in this new capacity and I am committed to pursuing all opportunities to enhance cooperation at different levels, between Jamaica and the Federal Republic of Nigeria”.

He is expected to take up his duties in Abuja by March 2019.

Jamaicans in the US excited about Harris's presidential bid Senator Kamala Harris

New York, NY: amaicans in the United States are reportedly ecstatic about the announcement by Democratic Senator Kamala Harris that she will run for president in the 2020 election.

The California senator, who was elected in 2016, has a Jamaican father and an Indian mother.

Wayne Golding, a member of the Jamaica Disapora Advisory Board for

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the Southern US, said they have been paying attention to her rise in politics and were expecting the announcement.

"We are very excited that the confirmation of what we felt that we knew all along was gonna happen," he said.

Golding said it is delightful that a member of the Jamaican diaspora has the opportunity to be elevated to the presidential office.

Harris, 54, is a vocal critic of Pres-

ident Donald Trump and is described as a rising star within the Democratic party.

Elizabeth Warren, Kirsten Gillibrand, Tulsi Gabbard, John Delaney and Julian Castro are among those who have also announced their intention to run.

The 2020 Democratic presidential primary will be the first time more than one woman competes for the party's nomination.

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S SP PO OR RT TS S Coca-Cola supports Reggae Girlz World cup ‘19

Usain Bolt retires from football

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ight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt has announced he is done pursuing a professional career in football after a brief stint last year with Australian Aleague club Central Coast Mariners.

Bolt spent two months training with the Mariners but left in November after the club failed to find financial backing for a professional deal.

The 32 year old speaking to Reuters described his time in Australia as “A good experience. I really enjoyed just being in a team and it was different from track and field and it was fun while it lasted.”

The highlight of Bolt’s short-lived football career was a two-goal performance against Macarthur South West United on October 12.

The triple Olympic champion also declined a two-year contract offer from a semi-professional team from Malta and spent time training with Norwegian team Stromsgodset and German giants Borussia Dortmund.

According to Bolt, his focus now lies with his various commercial endeavours.

“I’m now moving into different businesses, I have a lot of things in the pipeline, so as I say, I’m just dabbling in everything and trying to be a business man now.” Bolt in the meantime will be in South Africa where he has been announced as the host of the Sun Met.

Kingston, Jamaica WI: oca-Cola, through its local bottler Wisynco, has partnered with the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) to support the Reggae Girlz on their journey to France. The team made history by being the first Caribbean nation to qualify for the international championship.

The Reggae Girlz are one of the top women's national football teams in the Caribbean, and were drawn with Australia, Brazil and Italy in their zone. They end a five-day training camp in preparation to their first practice match against Chile on February 28 and March 3 at Kingston's National Stadium and Montego Bay's Catherine Hall Stadium, respectively.

Michael Ricketts, president of the JFF, welcomed Coca-Cola's sponsorship of the Reggae Girlz. According to Ricketts, “the JFF is very elated and excited at the prospects of what could very well unfold, having now partnered with Coca-Cola. I must express my absolute delight and of course I am pretty certain that we would want to have a long and lasting relationship with an international product like Coca-Cola. We hope that this will be a most productive partnership.”

Cola supports the team through the Jamaica Football Federation and the Reggae Girlz Foundation, while contributing to the spirit of the Jamaican fans all around the nation. The brand will also dress the players by providing them with special competition and travel gear.

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CITATION OF HONOR: Assemblyman Nick Perry (2nd l) presents a citation of honor to Nicole McClure, captain of Jamaican Football team (Reggae Girl) at the Team Jamaica Bickle's (TJB) official launch held at the Consulate General of Jamaica offices in New York City on January 8, 2019 marking 25 years of operations at the Penn Relays. Also in photo are (l-r) Deputy Consul General Lisa Bryan-Smart; TJB, chairman, Irwine Clare, Snr.; and TJB, director, Blane Stoddart.

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icole McClure, a member of the Reggae Girlz was special guest of Team Jamaica Bickle (TJB) at its launch on January 8, 2019 marking 25 years of operations at the Penn Relays.

The event was held at the Consulate General of Jamaica, 767 Third Avenue, New York, NY. Team Jamaica Bickle provides premier Hospitality Services for athletes from Jamaica and across the Caribbean at the Relay carnival, held annually at the University of Pennsylvania, In Philadelphia, PA. Athletes are treated to three hot meals daily, ground transportation, chiropractic and medical services as well as mentorship.

Nicole is the goal-keeper of the Reggae Girlz team which created history when they qualified for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup to be held in France, June 7-July 7. She was presented with Citations by Assemblyman Nick Perry and New York State Senator, Leroy Comrie.

In her remarks she spoke of being thankful for the recognition bestowed on her and spoke of the place of honor and the pride she feels in serving her country. She expressed gratitude to her family and to her Soccer club and coaches for all they have contributed to her development and to Team Jamaica Bickle.

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Caribbean entrepreneur to be funeralized in New Jersey News Americas, NEW YORK, NY: popular Caribbean-born entrepreneur, who passed away suddenly on Sunday night, Jan. 13, 2019, shocking her family, colleagues and the wider business community, will be laid to rest next week following a New Jersey funeral service.

Allison Butters-Grant, founder of Global Seafoods Distributors, Inc., will be funeralized on Jan. 23, 2019 at 7 p.m. at the St. Matthew A.M.E. Church, 336 Oakwood Avenue, Orange, New Jersey. A viewing is set for prior to the service, from 5-7 p.m.

Butters-Grant died after a battle with cancer. She was 52.

Her passing has stunned many in the Diaspora and in Guyana, where she was born and returned to expand her company. “Your death

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broke me up into unexplainable pieces courageous one,” said Selwyn Collins, author and talk show host. “Now, in your honor, I break my fast from this digital wilderness, for you, my sister. I’ll ensure they remember you, A.B.G. – A Better Guyana.”

“Mrs. Butters- Grant was greatly admired and respected as a female entrepreneur and trailblazer,” the Guyana President’s office said in a statement.

The Guyana Ministry of Natural Resources lauded Butters-Grant for the role she played in the natural resources sector, calling her a miner in her own right and a source of inspiration within the MSG and wider natural resources sector.

Butters-Grant was born in Charlestown, Guyana and moved to the US in 1986. She

earned a degree in business administration with a minor in accounting and database management in 1990 from Essex College of Business.

Being the daughter of successful seafood entrepreneurs, she opened a Seafood Market soon after, specializing in only wild caught seafood sourced from Guyana with the mantra “straight from the sea to your plate.”.

After selling her first business, she moved on to distribute wild caught seafood to supermarkets throughout the state of New York and New Jersey as “Butters & Grant Caribbean Seafood” and then returned to Guyana in 2015 where she opened Global Seafood Distributors with her husband, Kerwin.

Butters-Grant is survived by her husband and daughter Tiffany Sobers as well as a grandson.

City Council members get tablet computers T he city is buying a dozen tablet computer devices for City Council members to reduce paper usage.

Council members agreed to award a $24,388 contract to GovConnection of Merrimack, NH for 13 Microsoft Surface Professional tablet computers last week.

Each machine will have 512 GB of storage, Intel Core i7 processor, and 16 GB of memory, according to municipal records.

At first the council appeared divided on purchasing the devices as the city deals with a massive budget shortfall that may result in a big tax increase on homeowners

beyond the two-percent cap. But last week, the council voted 8-1 to purchase the tablets.

Council members Al Abdelaziz, Ruby Cotton, Michael Jackson, Shahin Khalique, Maritza Davila, Lilisa Mimms, William McKoy, and Flavio Rivera voted in favor while Luis Velez voted against.

Rivera, chairman of the finance committee, said the tablets will produce a great deal of savings for the city. “Instead of having all this paper, we’ll have ready access right there,” he said. “It’s not just papers there’s also human hours.”

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