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03/11/2020

Music Streaming Platform 'Audiomack' Inviting Caribbean Artistes to join their interactive outlet | New York Carib News

Headed by Tanya Lawson, Director of Afrobeats and Caribbean at Audiomack, the platform has passionately worked to showcase the plethora of prestigious musical talents from the Islands.

More on this at the link below.

Headed by Tanya Lawson, Director of Afrobeats and Caribbean at Audiomack, the platform has passionately worked to showcase the plethora of prestigious musical talents from the Islands.

03/11/2020

Wyclef Jean launches publishing company for Caribbean, Africa | New York Carib News

In a bid to democratize the global music marketplace, international music star Wyclef Jean is putting his money where his mouth is.

With US$25 million to start, Jean’s new music publishing company, Carnival World Music Group, is currently seeking submissions from the best new songwriters and producers in the Caribbean and Africa. That means Jamaica, too.

Hit the link below to see where to submit your songs.

In a bid to democratize the global music marketplace, international music star Wyclef Jean is putting his money where his mouth is.

03/11/2020

Jamaica confirms first imported case of COVID-19 | New York Carib News

Jamaica today confirmed its first imported case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Kingston. The patient’s infection was travel-related.

Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Christopher Tufton released a statement regarding the patient.

Read below.

Jamaica today confirmed its first imported case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Kingston. The patient's infection was travel-related. Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Christopher Tuf

03/11/2020

2.6 million Jamaicans at risk for infection | New York Carib News

Should the COVID-19/coronavirus hit Jamaica, health authorities are forecasting that up to 2.6 million people could suffer from acute respiratory illnesses.

It is anticipated that about 800,000 of the 2.6 million will seek medical care in public and private facilities and that at the height of an outbreak, the country could see as many as 35,000 people seeking care within a given week, according to Tufton.

More on what Jamaica is doing to help prevent a possible outbreak. Link below.

Should the COVID-19/coronavirus hit Jamaica, health authorities are forecasting that up to 2.6 million people could suffer from acute respiratory illnesses.

03/10/2020

Guyanese in NY rally for transparency in electoral process | New York Carib News

At a gathering last Saturday evening at the corner of 134th Liberty Avenue, New York, hundreds of New York-based Guyanese gathered calling for democracy and transparency in the electoral process.

They sounded the call for peace, love, and unity for all, with some pointing out that they were not there because of a political party, but because of democracy and for free and fair elections.

More at the link below.

At a gathering last Saturday evening at the corner of 134th Liberty Avenue, New York, hundreds of New York-based Guyanese gathered calling for democracy and transparency in the electoral process. At t

03/10/2020

Trinidad and Tobago President says women's rights struggle not over | New York Carib News

Trinidad and Tobago President says women’s rights struggle not over.

According to Trinidad and Tobago President Paula-Mae Weekes, the advancement of women’s rights is far from over, although examples abound of women in the Caribbean who appear to have “blown the metaphorical glass ceiling to smithereens.”

President Weekes’ delivered the lecture to mark International Women’s Day on the topic ‘Realising Women’s Rights in the English-Speaking Caribbean – Mirage or Actuality?’’ It was hosted by CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank and the University of the West Indies Institute for Gender and Development Studies: Nita Barrow Unit.

More at the link below.

According to Trinidad and Tobago President Paula-Mae Weekes, the advancement of women's rights is far from over, although examples abound of women in the Caribbean who appear to have "blown

02/23/2020

Culture Minister Announces Dance Tribute to Barry Moncrieffe | New York Carib News

Barry Moncrieffe passed away on Friday, January 17, following his long battle with cancer. He was 78 years old.

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport says it will be offering a scholarship valued at $250,000, to a student at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in honor of the late Barrington Moncrieffe.

Portfolio Minister, Olivia Grange, made the announcement yesterday during a memorial service at the Little Theatre for the former dancer, teacher and Artistic Director of the National Dance Theatre Company.

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport says it will be offering a scholarship valued at $250,000, to a student at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in honor

02/22/2020

NYC Councilman Andy King Faces New Charges | New York Carib News

It’s only been a few months since NYC Councilman Andy King recently got himself in hot water and was suspended for 30 days with an independent monitor planted at his office to ensure transparency. He is in trouble again.

The Bronx Democrat now faces new ethics charges and calls for expulsion less than four months after the Council sanctioned him for past misconduct – including fresh accusations of harassment and misuse of taxpayer funds for his own gain.

The Committee on Standards and Ethics on Friday voted to charge Councilman Andy King for numerous violations of Council rules and local city and state laws that occurred between 2017 and as recently as Wednesday.

Council Speaker Corey Johnson said he should be removed if he is found guilty.

Tap the link below for more on this story.

It's only been a few months since NYC Councilman Andy King recently got himself in hot water and was suspended for 30 days with an independent monitor planted at his office to ensure transparency

02/22/2020

Dancehall Legend Spice(s) up Award Norms with Honor From Harvard | New York Carib News

Dancehall Legend Spice(s) up Award Norms with Honor From Harvard

Dancehall icon and Love & Hip Hop Atlanta cast member Spice shakes up societal norms by becoming the first female Carribean artist to receive an honor from the prestigious Harvard University’s Carribean Club.

Setting multiple trends in Dancehall, she sets another one by being the first Dancehall female artist to receive an award from the world-renowned college.

On February 29th, 2020, the club will award Spice with excellence in Dancehall and Reggae during their third annual Jubilee titled “Many Nations One People,” hosted by fellow dancehall starlet Jessie Woo.

https://www.nycaribnews.com/articles/dancehall-legend-spices-up-award-norms-with-honor-from-harvard/

Dancehall icon and Love & Hip Hop Atlanta cast member Spice shakes up societal norms by becoming the first Carribean artist to receive an honor from the prestigious Harvard University's Carri

02/22/2020

St. Lucia Independence Messages | New York Carib News

Happy Independence Day to St. Lucia!

https://www.nycaribnews.com/articles/st-lucia-independence-messages/

Alvin J. Landers, Consul-General of Saint Lucia in New York It is not coincidental that February 22 is Saint Lucia's independence, and February is the month Black History is celebrated in the Uni

02/22/2020

Trump Deploys Elite Tactical Agents In Sanctuary Cities | New York Carib News

United States President Donald Trump is deploying elite tactical agents from the country’s southern border to heighten aid in targeting the undocumented Caribbean and other immigrants in the so-called “sanctuary cities” such as New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Chicago.

Sanctuary cities limit cooperation with the administration’s heightened effort to enforce immigration law.

Read more at link below.

WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — United States President Donald Trump is deploying elite tactical agents from the country's southern border to heighten aid in targeting the undocumented Caribbea

02/21/2020

Rihanna to Receive President's Award at 51st NAACP Image Awards | New York Carib News

At the 51st National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Image Awards on Feb. 22 in Pasadena, California, Rihanna will receive the President’s Award — which recognizes special achievement and distinguished public service.

The NAACP is honoring her professional work as well as her commitment to social activism and philanthropy. In 2012, she founded the Clara Lionel Foundation, an organization committed to aiding underserved communities through health care and education.

Congrats to Riri on this award and for continuing to rep the Caribbean community.

At the 51st National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Image Awards on Feb. 22 in Pasadena, California, Rihanna will receive the President's Award — which recognizes special achie

02/12/2020

Social Security Launches New Campaign to Fight Scammers | New York Carib News

The Social Security Administration launched a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign to continue warning people about the ongoing nationwide telephone impersonation scheme.

Social Security and its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) continue to receive reports about fraudulent phone calls from people falsely claiming to be Social Security employees.

The scammers mislead victims into making cash or gift card payments for help with purported identity theft, or to avoid arrest for bogus Social Security number problems. More on this story below.

https://www.nycaribnews.com/articles/social-security-launches-new-campaign-to-fight-scammers/

The Social Security Administration launched a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign to continue warning people about the ongoing nationwide telephone impersonation scheme. The PSAs feature a

02/11/2020

Claude McKay's Work on Queer Love to Hit Shelves Today | New York Carib News

A previously unpublished work that has languished for almost 90 years will be posthumously released today by Penguin Classics. The author is from Jamaican Claude McKay.

McKay is a pioneering figure of the Harlem Renaissance and is best known for his works Home to Harlem, Banjo, and Banana Bottom.

Read below why it took 90 years for the book to be published.

https://www.nycaribnews.com/articles/9189/

A previously unpublished work that has languished for almost 90 years will be posthumously released today by Penguin Classics. The author is from Jamaican Claude McKay. McKay is a pioneering figure of

01/30/2020

Millennial Lawyer From The Bahamas Here to Shake Things Up in Pop Star World | New York Carib News

Meet 31-year-old Rexy Rolle, a millennial savvy businesswoman and Bahamian native with an entrenched career in the aviation industry.

She is here to shake things up in the pop world. This week her first single, a song titled “All Our Lives" is being released on January 31.

Read more about Rexy and her plans for pop stardom at the link below.

https://www.nycaribnews.com/articles/millenial-lawyer-turned-pop-star-here-to/

At 31 years old, Rexy Rolle is a millennial savvy businesswoman and Bahamian native with an entrenched career in the aviation industry. She is the Vice President of Operations and General Counsel at W

01/27/2020

Guyana Exports First Million Barrels of Oil

The Marshall Islands-registered crude oil tanker, Yannis P, has arrived here as the country will soon lift the first one million barrels of crude from the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana.

Production in Guyana commenced on December 20, last year, less than five years after the first-ever commercial discovery in the South American country at the 6.6 million acres Stabroek Block. Under existing arrangements, the US-based oil giant, ExxonMobil is entitled to the so-called first lift of oil.

“The first tanker of crude oil from the Liza field will begin loading this weekend,” Janelle Persaud, Public and Government Affairs Advisor with Exxon Mobil’s local subsidiary stated.

01/26/2020

Barry Moncrieffe Dies At Age 78 | New York Carib News

Barry Moncrieffe Dies at Age 78
Barry Moncrieffe, veteran dancer, and choreographer of the National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) died last Friday at the age of 78. He had been battling colon cancer for about four years.

Reports are that Moncrieffe passed away at home at approximately 7 p.m. surrounded by family and friends. Left to mourn his death are his three sisters.

Affectionately known by many as Uncle Barry, he was renowned as one of Jamaica’s foremost dance figures, who famously offered his talents to the National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) for 55 years, where he started as a supporting dancer in 1962, the year of the company’s inception.

RIP Barry!

Barry Moncrieffe, veteran dancer, and choreographer of the National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) died last Friday at the age of 78. He had been battling colon cancer for about four years. Reports are

01/25/2020

Former Barbados Government Minister Guilty of Money Laundering | New York Carib News

Former Government Minister Donville Inniss was found guilty of three criminal counts when he appeared in a federal district court here on Thursday.

The unanimous verdict was handed down by a 12-member jury after just under two hours of deliberation.

Innis is guilty of two counts of money laundering and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering.

Former Government Minister Donville Inniss was found guilty of three criminal counts when he appeared in a federal district court here on Thursday. The unanimous verdict was handed down by a 12-member

01/25/2020

Immigrants Right to Lawyer Gets Huge Push | New York Carib News

Immigrants Right to Lawyer Gets Huge Push

New legislation is being introduced Wednesday by Sen. Brad Hoylman (D-Manhattan) and Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz (D-Queens) that would create a statutory right to a lawyer for any New Yorker facing deportation who cannot afford an attorney on their own.

This would guarantee immigrants facing the deportation of the right to an attorney.

This is good news for immigrants! Read more at the link below.

The new legislation is being introduced Wednesday by Sen. Brad Hoylman (D-Manhattan) and Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz (D-Queens) that would create a statutory right to a lawyer for any New Yorker facin

01/25/2020

Barbados Won't Attend Meeting With Secretary of State | New York Carib News

Mottley is suspicious of attempt to divide CARICOM

Last week we reported that US secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, is scheduled to be in Jamaica for the two-day meeting with Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness and other Caribbean leaders and according to a release from the US State Department, he will “conduct a multi-lateral round table discussion” with the Caribbean leaders and also “deliver remarks on US-Caribbean relations.”

Other CARICOM members are weighing in as well. All in this week's issue. Read more at the lonk below.

https://www.nycaribnews.com/articles/barbados-wont-attend-meeting-with-secretary-of-state/

News out of Barbados confirms that representatives from the country will absent from the table on Tuesday. This decision has been taken by Prime Minister Mia Mottley who announced on Saturday night sh

01/20/2020

Ever heard of HoodCelebrityy? The Jamaican dancehall singer and songwriter from the Bronx, New York?

Well if you haven't, here's your chance to get to know her. Carib News recently had a chat with her and she is a powerhouse!

Plus, she has an album dropping soon! Learn more via the link below.

https://www.nycaribnews.com/articles/8673/

01/19/2020

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Canada has told Caribbean visitors with new electronic passports that they should refrain from traveling with both passports.

In a statement, the Canadian Government said rather, travelers are advised to transfer the visa counterfoil to the new passport to avoid delays at the airport when boarding flights to Canada.

“Delays happen as a result of airline representatives entering details from two separate passport documents. This procedure will itself result in the interactive Advance Passenger Information detecting conflicting information from the new and canceled passports, and subsequently

Read more on what is required of you if you're traveling to Canada.

https://www.nycaribnews.com/articles/canada-issues-new-guideline-for-caribbean-travellers/

01/18/2020

AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange returns this month for its 12th season, exploring stories of modern life in the African Diaspora with a slate of documentaries journeying through Brazil, Nigeria, Turkey, South Africa, the U.S., Liberia and beyond. Premiering on WORLD Channel at 8 p.m. ET/ 10 p.m. PT on Monday, January 20, 2020, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Be sure to log on to see the special.

https://www.nycaribnews.com/articles/afropop-the-ultimate-cultural-exchange-returns-on-martin-luther-king-jr-day/