Linkage Linkz Newspaper Vol1 Issue 7

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Ken Boothe
He is one of Jamaicas reggae singers extraordinaire. He is an Icon, - with a capital I. He is a pioneer and a living legend. In 2003, he was conferred on the Order of Distinction, one of Jamaicas highest honor, for his outstanding contributions and services to the citizens of Jamaica and abroad. I am most honored and most appreciative to have a brief chat with, and present to you, the one and only, Mr. Rock-steady, Everything I Own, the headliner for the upcoming Linkage Third Annual Award Show on March 11, 2012; the Mr. Smooth, Ken Boothe. Mr. Boothe, the youngest of seven children was born in the Denham Town area of Kingston on March 22, 1948. Ken began singing at an early age. I have been in this business for over forty-six years, he proudly shared. I am from a musical family. Ken recalled, days when his mother would be washing, and she would be singing

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and humming gospel songs. She was a great singer, he reflected. He has high praises also for his late sister Hyacinth Clover. Love is the ultimate, Ken answered, when I asked him if it was a conscious choice singing love songs. By the way, that is also the name of one of his many albums - Love Is the Ultimate. Precisely, love is the ultimate expression of the man.
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To answer the question how does it feel to be one the greatest pioneers in the reggae industry, Mr. Boothe offered, It is a blessing, and finally I am able to pick the fruit off the tree. Yes the tree is ripe, it is ripe fully. As to the evolution of reggae music, Ken believes, it is not there a hundred percent. Eighty percent are trying and the other twenty percent are negativities. He wisely pointed out, Many of us were not born with gold spoon in our mouths. Most of grew up in poor community. Mr. Boothe has high regards for the DJs. Ken spoke about teaching music schools. He thinks educators should make music a priority in schools. Unfortunately, time was an essence. He had to get back to the studio where he was preparing a tribute for the late
legend Bob Marley. With the promise of a mano-a mano, (in this case man to woman), when he gets to New York we said our goodbyes and thank you-s. Yes we havent heard and seen the last of the man. l know, many of you are waiting to hear the The Train Is Coming Down Baby and scores of hit songs after hit songs. Hey, this is an event, the Linkage Third Annual Award Show, you dont want to miss. Most importantly, you dont want to miss a once in a lifetime experience and you definitely dont want to miss the internationally acclaimed reggae artist, Ken Boothe. You know what to do. Mark this date, March 11, 2012, at the Macedonia Center in Mount Vernon, New York. See you there!!
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historian Carter G. Woodson and the prominent Minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), an organization dedicated to researching and promoting achievements by black Americans and other peoples of African descent. Known today as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), the group sponsored a national Negro History week in 1926, choosing the second week of February to coincide with
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lack History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in US history.
The History of Black History Month
The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. That September, the Harvard-trained
1. Sojourner Truth Sojourner was born into slavery with the name Isabella Baumfree. She changed her name after escaping from her owner and became a Christian preacher while living with a family in New York. After the states Emancipation Act was passed, she became a vehement and vocal supporter of abolition and womens rights. She traveled the country giving speeches, including a famous one entitled Aint I a Woman? that emphasized the strength and power of women and the need for equality between the sexes.
This Year Black History Month theme pays tribute to the ways in which black women have shaped the United States and its history.
Ten African American Women Who Changed the World

this country is remarkable and a testament to the strength and kindness of her character. She uses her resources and celebrity to enact positive change in communities worldwide, such as fostering literacy through her book club, building a school in Africa, encouraging others to perform good deeds.
the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. The event inspired schools and communities nationwide to organize local celebrations, establish history clubs and host performances and lectures. In the decades that followed, mayors of cities across the country began issuing yearly proclamations recognizing Negro History Week. By the late 1960s, thanks in part to the Civil Rights Movement and a growing awareness of black identity, Negro History Week had evolved into Black History Month
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on many college campuses. President Gerald R. Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, calling upon the public to seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history. Since then, every American president has designated February as Black History Month and endorsed a specific theme. The 2012 theme pays tribute to the ways in which black women have shaped the United States and its history.
lished in 1937. Because some people disagreed with the way she wrote African American dialogue, her works were not initially as popular as they later became. 8. Shirley Chisholm In 1968, Shirley became the first black Congresswoman and in 1972, she became the first black woman to contend for the presidential office. She used her time in Congress and on the campaign trail to voice her opinions on womens and civil rights, giving a public voice to many of the grassroots campaigns she was involved in prior to her election.
2. Harriet Tubman Harriet was born into slavery and found a means of escape with the help of her abolitionist neighbors. In 1849, she fled her slave life in Maryland and found respite in Philadelphia. There she formulated a plan to liberate the rest of her family by way of the Underground Railroad, a system that involved moving slaves from one safe house to another under rigid secrecy. She was able to free her family and numerous other slaves throughout the years, taking them as far as Canada and helping them find safe jobs. Later, she worked as a nurse during the Civil War and was a proponent of both womens suffrage and the abolitionist movement. 3. Maya Angelou Before she was celebrated for her poems and autobiographical texts like I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Maya was a nightclub singer and dancer who toured Europe. She settled in New York and became part of the burgeoning black writing scene in Harlem. After moving to Ghana to teach at the University of Ghanas School of Music and Drama, she met Malcolm X and collaborated with him on bringing equality and unity to America. She returned to the U.S. and was involved with the Civil Rights Movement, working closely with Martin Luther King Jr. She continues to inspire others and promote change through her writing and public speaking. 4. Oprah Winfrey Oprah is one of the richest and most powerful people in America. Her vast influence on the women in
5. Mary McLeod Bethune In 1906, a teacher named Mary Bethune built the Daytona Literacy and Industrial School for Training Negro Girls in Florida. Initially a one-woman operation, she enlisted the help of a few community members and sold baked goods to help raise funds for supplies and maintenance. After getting funding from one of the founders of Proctor and Gamble, the school joined forces with an all-boys school in Jacksonville and it became the Bethune-Cookman College. Later, she went on to found the National Council of Negro Women and worked with FDR on minority issues and youth policies.
6. Mae Jemison A physician who volunteered with the Peace Corps and the first female African American astronaut, Mae was also the first black woman to go into space. After her 1992 expedition on the Endeavor shuttle, she left NASA and founded the Dorothy Jemison Foundation for Excellence (which sponsors science camps for kids), as well as companies involved in scientific and technological research. Currently, she is a professor at Cornell University and strongly involved in the science community. 7. Zora Neale Hurston Zora was a boisterous writer who was part of the Harlem Renaissance, a social and cultural movement that explored the experiences of black people in America during the 1920s. She used her background in anthropology at Barnard College to write short stories and essays about African American folklore. Her most famous novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God, was pub-
9. Angela Davis Angela has worn many hats in her lifetimeuniversity professor, writer, public speakerbut she is best known for her political activism with the Black Panthers, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Community, and the Civil Rights Movement. She ran into legal trouble when it was suspected she helped Black Panther George Jackson escape from prison, but was eventually released from jail when the evidence against her failed to prove her involvement. She continues to lecture and write about human rights and equality. Currently, she is a professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz.
10. Rosa Parks This list wouldnt be complete without including Rosa Parks, the woman who refused to give up her bus seat in 1955 and sparked a movement that led to the end of segregation. Her courageous act fueled the Civil Rights Movement and inspired Martin Luther King, Jr. to get involved. Along with MLK, Jr., she continues to inspire those who still fight for equality. Anybody who thinks her dreams are impossible or that society cant be changed by one persons efforts need only look to these women as role models. Their bravery and determination acted as catalysts for profound change in the world, and each had only one thing in commonthe belief that she could make it happen. Yes they could, and yes we can too.
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CASSAVA (Manihot Esculenta)
Common Names: Sweet Cassava, Bitter Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca, Yucca. There are two types of cassava, the bitter and the sweet. Both are widely used. Cassava is a root that contains significant amounts of Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, and is very rich in starch. The Cassava Leaves are a rich source of Protein. Cassava Leaves, when steamed, can be eaten as a vegetable, like spinach. Cassava can be soft-boiled and served along with vegetables to replace the common boiled white potatoes. Traditionally it is used in soups and stews for nourishment, or deep fried (after boiling or steaming) and used as one would do fried potatoes; makes a great mid-morning and afternoon snack for children. Cassava Meal or Flour is used to make dumplings and to enrich soups and gravies. Tapioca is made from dried powdered Cassava (Manioc) Root; and is a starchy flavorless powder which is commonly used as the base to make puddings and cakes; coconut pudding, rice pudding, bread pudding, tapioca vanilla pudding. Cassava Meal and/ or Tapioca is added to make gazada cakes, sweet cassava cakes, holiday rum cake, and other traditional sweet delectables. The medicinal benefits and uses are endless. Cassava Meal, (from Cassava Root, also known as Yucca Root), is a basic staple in the Caribbean, South America and Africa. Cassava Meal is used in the same way as cornmeal, and is the worlds best fiber. It is nutritious and heals at the same time. It acts as a mop or broom, cleaning and sweeping out the stomach, intestines, and colon areas. It absorbs fats, acids and other poisons before they enter the bloodstream and sweeps them out, thereby controlling blood cholesterol levels, preventing heart disease, constipation and retards the growth of cancer in the stomach and intestines. In Africa, where Cassava Meal is used daily, heart disease, stomach and intestinal
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cancers are rare to non-existent. Cassava Meal can be taken by sprinkling two teaspoons in one cup of water; sweeten with honey or brown sugar, like they do in Africa. Drink daily, especially in the morning after brushing the teeth. Taper portions according to age, size and weight. The freshly cut Cassava can be applied to snakebites, boils and external ulcers to promote healing. It can be grated and applied as a poultice for eczema and abscesses as well. The starch of the Cassava, known as tapioca and in Argentina, it is mixed into a paste and applied warm to the breast of nursing mothers to relieve inflammations, hardness and caked breast. The fresh Cassava Leaves, applied to the head, will relieve headaches. Putting the leaves in a babys bed, between the sheep and mattress, will ensure a restful sleep. Peace and Blessings. From the Book: Basic Herbs For Health And Healing 2009Rahsan Abdul Hakim For questions, comments or concerns, call (718) 798-3962, or send an email to sundialherb@aol.com
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Score yet another victory for the Marley family on musics biggest stage as Reggae superstar, Stephen Marley copped his eighth career Grammy on Sunday. Marley won his the 2012 Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album on Sunday for his third studio album, Revelation Pt. 1: The Root of Life. The announcement was made during the Grammy pre-show event at the Los Angeles Convention Centre in California and later conveyed to fans through Marleys official website and Facebook page. Stephen Marley beat out his brother, Ziggy Marley who was nominated for his sixth studio album, Wild & Free. Marley also beat out Dancehall/Reggae superstar, Shaggy for his tenth studio album, Summer in Kingston.
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Reggae Album category were veteran artistes, Israel Vibration for Reggae Knights and Monty Alexander for Harlem- Kingston Express: Live. This Grammy victory marks a record third for Stephen Marley as a solo artiste; adding to five awards he previously won as a member and producer of his brother, Ziggys band, Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers. The Marley family, in total, has won an impressive 14 awards since the Best Reggae Album category was introduced in 1985, four years after their legendary father, Bob Marley died. Ziggy Marley has won four awards while Damian Marley won for his albums, Half Way Tree (2003) and Welcome to Jamrock. Dancehall artiste, Future Fambo has teamed up with international Billboard producer, Ricky Blaze for what promises to be a musically electrifying project. Future Fambo known for his popular singles, Rum and Redbull alongside Beenie Man, Drunken Dance and others, joined Ricky Blazes FME Recordings for an EP/ album entitled Drink To Life. The album which is a perfect fusion of pop, dance and Caribbean influenced sounds is expected to be released in a few months. Blaze who is responsible for crossover hits including, Gyptians Hold Yuh, Vybz Kartels Touch A Button, Ding Dongs Bad Man Forward and has also worked the likes of Jazmine Sullivan, Wiz Khalifa, Jim Jones, Nicki Minaj, Alexis Jordan, Major Lazer, Santigold and others, says, Its cool working with an artiste that has the drive and personality as Fambo. He has an international attitude and thats where we are trying to take it. Fambo who also spoke highly of Blaze says, Working with Ricky Blaze has been a blessing. With his track record and the records we created - the skys the limit. of her off-stage persona through her on-stage works with her upcoming project. The Dancehall Diva, whose real name is Marion Hall, will unveil her ninth studio album, Lady Saw Presents: Marion Hall via her Divas Recordings label later this year. The new album will feature several genres, including country and jazz music as Lady Saw looks to offer a more personal, sensitive part of her contrary to her raunchy, no-holdsbarred on stage personality; expressing excitement for
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the Future Fambo Lady Saw to Release New Album teams up with this Year The Queen of Dancehall, this project. Other nominees in the Best Ricky Blaze Lady Saw will unleash more Lady Saw insists that her
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JO Jamaica. CAGED dancehall Deejay Vybz Kartel, was again remanded in custody when he appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrates Court on February 1st, to answer to a charge of perverting the course of justice. His co-accused Vanessa Gaza Slim Saddler and Andrew Henry, also known as Pim Pim had their bails extended. All three were ordered to return to court on May 8. The court was told that the police could not account for Henrys passport and as a result he could not take up his bail which was offered to him on January 16. A condition of bail was that Henry hand over his travel documents to the police. Senior Magistrate Judith Pusey then re-
Vybz Kartel Remanded Until May
versed the condition to allow Henry to take up the $200,000 bail offer. The prosecution is contending that Henry contracted Saddler to make a report to the police that she had been robbed by Clive Lizard Williams. Williams murder was, in fact, committed before the date of the alleged robbery and the prosecution is contending that the report was made in order to give the impression that Williams was not dead. Williams was allegedly beaten to death in Havendale, St Andrew in August 16 last year over the disappearance of two firearms. The crown is also contending that Vybz Kartel participated in the beating.
JO - Jamaica King Stitt whose real name is Winston Spark died at 1:15 pm at his home in Nannyville, St Andrew, on January 31, 2012. Upon returning from a tour of Brazil last October, King Stitt became ill and spent approximately two months in Kingston Public Hospital before being discharged. Born on September 17, 1940, King Stitt was given the nickname Stitt as a boy and used it as his moniker. During the 1960s, he was dubbed King of the Deejays the King was added. King Stitt took advantage of his facial malformation and called himself The Ugly One, in reference to the Sergio Leone western movie The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Influenced by Count Machuki, the original
new album will showcase her personal and musical maturity, partly exhibited in her recent collaboration with Reggae superstar, Beres Hammond entitled, She Has Changed. Her collaboration with Hammond talks of a young girl who suffered abuse in her life, triggering her to make bad decisions. Lady Saw Presents: Marion Hall will feature Hammond as well as formerUB40 singer, Ali Campbell. In addition to her upcoming compilation.
Elephant Man whose real name is Oniel Bryan was taken into police custody for allegations that he raped a 31-year-old female at his Hillcrest Avenue, St Andrew home .The complainant who is of Chinese descent reported the matter to the police shortly after the incident. On February 1, 2012 Elephant Man, was granted bail in the sum of $400,000 when he appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrates Court. He will reappear in court for a preliminary hearing on May 21 2012.
Elephant Man Charged with Rape
Jamaican deejay, King Stitt began deejaying on Sir Coxsones Downbeat Sound System in the late 1950s. His first record releases came from producer Clancy Eccles with classic deejay tracks like Fire Corner, Lee Van Cleef, Herbman Shuffle, Vigorton 2, and Dance Beat. His best known work for Sir Coxsone is the ska album featuring trombonist Don Drummond titled Paradise Plum. Another outstanding album is Dancehall 63 released in the late 90s of King Stitt deejaying over oldschool rhythms.
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Hameed Abdul-Jabbar, son of Patrolmens Benevolent Association VP, arrested in connection with a Bronx shooting after weapons and drugs were discovered in his bedroom.
Son Of An NYPD Union Honcho Arrested
Police investigating the January 21st shooting of a 22-year-old in Co-Op City discovered a .9mm Ruger semi-automatic pistol loaded with ten live rounds in a black backpack inside Hameed Abdul-Jabbars bed-
JG Jamaica Shell-shocked residents are still trying to come to grips with how a family of five perished in a blaze off Whitehall Avenue in St. Andrew in the wee hours of the morning. After the smoke had cleared, the residents were still puzzled as to how none of the family members, especially the mother who was described as a light sleeper, heard their warning shouts of fire before the house was consumed and all its occupants burnt to death. Police from the St Andrew North division identified the dead as Carol
Family Of Five Perish In Fire
room, The New York Daily News reports. Additionally, cops found a billy club and a 12-gauge shotgun, along with 27 plastic baggies of marijuana. Abdul-Jabbar lives in the house of his father who is the Second Vice President of the Patrolmens Benevolent Association--which is just blocks away from the scene of the shooting. The victim was shot four times in the chest and stomach in front of 140 Elgar Place and survived. The teen was charged Friday with with possession of a weapon, ammunition and marijuana and released without bail. He has not been charged in the shooting.
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ST. GEORGES, Grenada The ongoing dispute between Taiwan and Grenada over monies reportedly owed by the Caribbean nation to its former Asian benefactor could cause the shutdown of the Maurice Bishop International Airport. These fears have surfaced as airlines serving the island from international markets have recently begun paying money into an escrow account, as a result of an order from an American court as an act of restitution in the dispute between Grenada and Taiwan. Chairman of the airports authority, Rodney George, reportedly confirmed that Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, British Airways, and
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Grenada/Taiwan dispute threatens island airport
Delta have been forced to comply with the court order to pay money owed to the Grenada Government into an account setup by Taipei.
Court papers reveal gang threatened to kill the woman unless she performed oral sex Disturbing details has emerged about a Brooklyn home invasion by four teens, the youngest only 13-years-old, who allegedly tied up a couple, ransacked their home and took turns sexually assaulting the woman. As one robber went to get cash with stolen ATM cards, the three others repeatedly forced the 22-year-old victim to perform oral sex, threatening to kill her if she refused, prosecutors said. The defendants are known members of the Brower gang, Assistant District Attorney Wilfredo Cotto said in Brooklyn Criminal Court. Dezhuan Samuels, 18, Derrin Dyson and Christopher Scott, both 17, were ordered held without bail. The 13-year-old boy will be processed in Family Court. They are charged with burglary and all but Dyson were also hit with sexual abuse counts. All of the defendants confessed, ac-
Teens Charged With Burglary And Sexual Assault In Home-Invasion Robbery In Brooklyn
Spencer, 39; her boyfriend, 32-yearold Garfield Brown, and their sons Kemar Brown, 18, Ian Palmer, 14, and 18-month-old Michael Brown. One of Spencers sons - Mickel Walker - escaped the blaze that took his family. Residents said the 20-year-old left moments before the fire started for a party. David Daley, a firefighter attached to the Half-Way Tree Fire Station, said the given address of the home was 10 Whitehall Avenue (even though it is located off Whitehall Avenue). Daley said the call for help was
received by the York Park station in Kingston, but it was relayed to his station about a minute later at 2:42 a.m. The deadly blaze left its mark on the family home. The boards and sheets of zinc that made up the roof were black. Spencers diary with a national identification card and other papers survived the hellish inferno. Spencer would have turned 40 in three days. Other important documents, such as birth certificates, were not destroyed. The papers were discovered by residents who were rummaging through the charred ruins.
Taiwan had commenced legal action to recover EC $70 million dollars (US$25million) in default loans from the state owned export import bank shortly after Grenada broke diplomatic relations in 2005. George says the airport authority has already lost about half a million US dol-
lars in landing fees, and taxes normally collected by the airlines on behalf of the Government. He says the authority has already written to finance Minister Nazim Burke outlining the plight and requesting assistance from the state. Its a very serious matter and one that has been keeping me awake at nights. The prospect of operations at the airport grinding to a halt is something that will have dire consequences on the entire country. The next three to four weeks are critical. The fees are being withheld from the Government after Taiwan filed an injunction with cruise ships and airlines servicing Grenada,
Drowned St Andrew College Boy Turns Up On His Birthday

BRYANS BAY, PORTLAND The body of Shane Anthony Burke, the St Andrew College student who drowned at the Shanshy Beach, Bryans Bay in Portland on February 2nd while on a school field trip to St Mary, was recovered on February 5th the day he would have celebrated his 16th birthday. Police and military divers aided by fishermen located the body some six nautical miles from where the drowning occured in an incident which continues to raise questions about how a teacher supervised trip to the St Mary Banana Estates ended up at a beach in Portland. We had divers from Thursday and were joined
demanding that money due to the island should be paid to it. Information Minister Glen Noel confirmed late last year that the fees cruise ships normally pay the state are now being deposited in a special account because of the loan dispute. The Government had said that it hired a US law firm which has begun legal proceedings in an effort to have the injunction overturned.
cording to court papers. The bandits are accused with bursting into a Bedford-Stuyvesant apartment on Monday January 30th wearing ski masks and brandishing a gun. They bound the woman and a 24-year-old man and left about an hour later with laptops, cell phones, cash and credit cards, police said. When their victim, who was tied in a bedroom, refused the sexual demands, the defendant threatened to shoot her, Cotto said of the youngest in the crew. She was then sodomized and fondled numerous times, the criminal complaint charged.
with divers from Discovery Bay on Friday and Saturday but we had to call off the search Saturday morning as the weather was bad. The divers said that the under current was very strong and the water was discoloured. We decided to continue this morning along the coast as we expected that the body would float up, said Cameron. As the corpse was brought onto land, grieving relatives, including Shanes cousin Yvonne Williams screamed and wept openly. Father of the student, Horace Burke in a tear-filled interview said that he felt better for recovering the body of his son.
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MEN ANSWER YOUR SEX QUESTIONS
1. (Q) Do men get bored in long term relationships? (A) Without variety yes, so keep that spark, sext, spontaniety going. men fake it too? (A) Some guys might, but real men cant hide how they feel.
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Dayum.. we were impressed with all the carnal topics women are curious about.
I asked 5 well-informed and mature men to be brief yet honest with their answers. 22. (Q) Do guys like when we bite the lollipop or play games with it? (A) Dayum..variety is the key to life, so do a little of both. 23. (Q) Are there things we do in bed that our men dont tell us? (A) Be more assertive, its fun when you tell us what you like. 24. (Q) Why cant men share their feelings with us? (A) We are not women, sometimes we dont even know how we feel, unless its like anger. 25. (Q) Can a man have too much sex? (A) No way, because we dont know what tomorrow will brings. 26. (Q) Too wet is intimidating to us, is it to men? (A) Once you dont flood the bedroom, but its a huge ego boost.
2. (Q) Is it intimidating when we tell you what to do in bed? (A) No way, its the most enjoyable thing to do. Its our G-Spot positioning system (GPS).
12. (Q) How important is it to make a woman climax? (A) Its such a great confidence booster knowing we are pleasing you. 13. (Q) Is period coitus a turn off? (A) We know its the horniest time for ladies, so if you want it you will get it.
28. (Q) Do men care about a flabby stomach or celluite? (A) Not at all, what we loose one place we gain it somewhere else. 29. (Q) Does the size of our breast matters? (A) Whether its a size A or a great pair of Ds we love them. 30. (Q) How many times a week should a man do the horizontal tango? (A) Live in GF 4-5 times, live out GF 5-6, sex buddy everytime. But remember its killer. As Father Linkage seh: Lets keep the intimacy, adult play-date and communication alive in our relationships. CANT MISS THE NEXT ISSUE WHY MEN CHEAT.
3.(Q) We understand men are tired post coitus but why you cant even talk? (A) Everything becomes less interesting to us. All we need is some sleep. 4. (Q) In doing the side way tango, is it fun or exhausting when you are doing all the work? (A) Depends on the mood your in. 5. (Q) What satisfies men most? (A) When you scream in estacy. 6. (Q) Should a girl feel embarrassed if she queef? (A) No, just ignore it. 8. (Q) What do men like us to sext them? (A) We need you now hon.
15. (Q) What is the ideal length of time copulation should last.. (A) Depends on the mood, sitcom/ movie. 16. (Q) Why men are shy about talking when hitting the skins? (A) Because we cant focus on anything else.
14. (Q) Why do men dig happy am calls? (A) Morning erections are common, and thats when we want to take on the world, so its either making love, or a cold shower.
27. (Q) Does copulating on the first date make a guy think less of you? (A) Not at all.
17. (Q) How do we know when we are good at it? (A) Men will make involuntary noises that will scare you then pass out. 18. (Q) Why does sucking on our fingers or lollipop make guys hot? (A) Ists like sucking on our phallus.
7. (Q) Do men like when women spank and talk to them dirty? (A) Yes women love that dearly. 9. (Q) Which copulating whoops are the hottest? (A) When they are real.
19. (Q) Do men have to go fast when finishing the race? (A) Slow is how we starts out, but ladies its hard not to go in that rocky road mode. 20. (Q) Why are threesomes so appealing to men? (A) 4 hands, 2 mouths, triple the pleasure and fun. 21. (Q) Why men quarrel when they dont get the cookie? (A) Ladies that is what keep us going its our booster.
10. (Q) Do men have various types of orgasms? (A) Its more intense if its a sex buddy, but if we love you oh yes.
11. (Q) Women on a whole fake it, do
Voice in the Wind is aired on Wednesday afternoons, 4 pm on Linkage Radio. It is with great anticipation that I look forward to sharing the word of God with our audience. Friends in Radioland, keep listening, viewing live on Ustream and calling in with those prayer requests and testimonies. The first month of the new year has gone by quickly. The busyness of everyday life, work, family, friends and social engagements of all kinds seem to demand so much of our time. At times it seems 24 hours are not enough to meet the flurry of activities we attend to. At times we try to analyze what was accomplished by all the busyness and find we dont have much to show for it. Regardless of how we use our 24 hours each day, we all need to prioritize and the only choice for the first on our list GOD! The word of God teaches that we should put God first and then we will be successful. We all desire success and spend much of our time working toward goals of achievement to suit the worlds perception of what success is. Let us turn from our ways and try the Gods way. Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. The Word of God states that we can have good success opposite of good success would be bad success. Now some would ask, How can success be bad? Success according to Nanny, or Granny Nanny as she was affectionately called, was a brilliant military strategist. She was equally adept at being a shrewd military tactician and the spiritual leader of the Windward Maroons, providing the group with military and religious stability. She unified the Maroon alliance and directed an effective resistance movement against the British. As the leader of the main group of the Windward Maroons, her military genius was unparalleled. Maroon strategies included the use of camouflage, using bush wrapped around their bodies to blend in with the environment. In addition, Asante retentions were utilized in developing communications systems based on the cadences of drums and aben-
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world standard sometimes destroys lives or comes with much grief. Well, success is not just embodied in our financial wealth but also in our entire well being. God does want to bless people but He also has expectations for His people! Proverbs10:22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. Ecclesiastes 5:7 For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God. Deuteronomy 8:18 But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day. Are we ready to be honest with ourselves? Are we ready for success Gods way? Are we then willing to do as He has commanded? Are we hindering our own success by our disobedience? Are we limiting the success of Gods kingdom? Are we willing to repent? Will we surrender our ways so He can cause us to be successful? And are we willing to give Him His due honor when we are successful? God bless You All Missionary Monteque
Black History Month Feature: A Heroine & Hero of Jamaica

Nanny of the Maroons
gs (horns), which were unintelligible to the enemy. Also, the adherence to their spiritual beliefs presumably involved and invoked supernatural forces. Bolstered by tales of their ferocity, this provided an element of psychological warfare, which struck terror in the hearts of others. Nanny, in particular, was believed to be an obeah woman who used her powers to exercise considerable control over her followers. In addition to being a brilliant military strategist and fearless leader, Nanny played an important role psychologically by not only instilling confidence and courage in her followers but preserving loyalty by administering oaths of secrecy. She struck terror in the hearts of the whites to the extent that news of her death was joyously received as a slave, Cuffee, was handsomely rewarded when he declared that he had killed her. This allegation was entirely false as Nanny outlived the First Maroon War, and subsequently received 500 acres of land from the British for herself and her people. In 1977, she was proclaimed a Jamaican National Hero, being the only woman thus honored. Samuel Sharp or Daddy Sharpe as he was affectionately called saw the injustices of slavery and was appalled by it. Born in 1780, Sam Sharpe was the slave of an English lawyer. Sharpe is considered one of the forerunners to the labor movement as he fought for the rights of fellow workers. He devised a plan of passive resistance in order to force the hands of the planters. Sharpe and his congregation decided that as of Christmas day, 1831, they would
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cease to work as slaves. The Christmas Rebellion, as it was known as, started in St James, Jamaica and spread across the entire island. Estate Great Houses were burnt, crops destroyed and a number of whites were killed. The retribution that followed, was swift, up to 500 slaves were executed after trial. Sam Sharpe named as the instigator, was eventually captured and hung at the Parade in Montego Bay, now renamed Sam Sharpe Square. The Christmas Rebellion of 1831, was a key event in the fight for the abolishment of slavery. On August 1, 1938 the Apprenticeship System ended. Full freedom was granted to the slaves. Sam Sharpe was declared a National Hero in 1975. He appears on the $50 note.
Wilmot Perkins is dead

VETERAN journalist Wilmot Motty Perkins died peacefully at his home in Jamaica on Friday February 10th. Perkins, who had been ailing for a short while, hosted his own talk show Perkins On Line since April 2002. Regarded as one of Jamaicas most incisive journalists, Perkins started his career in journalism as a reporter at The Gleaner. He started his radio career hosting Whats your Grouse on RJR in 1960. A few years later he took a short break from the
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Contributor he Jamaica music landscape has changed dramatically for the better or for the worse; only time will tell. With the advent of computer, the music landscape has revolutionised with more emphasis being place on beats. Songs are adjudged to be bad based on the rhythm that it is on. Less emphasis is placed on lyrical content. The beat is the driving force behind a song. Forgive me for being mature but whilst we have to cater for the young market there has to be BALANCE. Here is a question Which comes first, the chicken or the eggs? Each one teaches one. I am saying this to say that newness is good but with proper guidance it can be BETTER. Our music is our GOLD and we need to preserve it; for our children and grandchildren. We need timeless music. We have too many flavours of the month or the season. It is therefore the duty of the power houses that introduce the music over the air waves to be aware that children are listening. Some children dont have proper guidance and are influenced greatly by music. Music can be addictive and persuasive. It has been proven that children learn faster when lesson is put to music. We need to be SINCERE in our handling of music. With power comes responsibility. I am appealing to all players in the industry; singers, DJs, musicians, producers, disc jocks, broadcasters, journalists let us try and outdo the other music genres in 2012. NUFF SAID until next time.
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airwaves and went into farming. He returned to radio in the 1970s, hosting the Jamaica Broadcasting Corporations (JBCs) popular call-in program Public Eye. He later hosted Hot Line on RJR and then Straight Talk on KLAS FM 89, before hosting Perkins On Line on Hot 102 FM.
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tion grew more from there. Wayne also recorded his debut album No More Chance on the Pickout label. Around 1989, Wayne began collaborating with his childhood friend Dave Kelly. Together Wayne and Dave created a steady stream of successful Penthouse tunes including Im Only Human, Baby You and I and Saddest Day (which Wayne rerecorded in combination with Foxy Brown on her 2001 Def Jam Records
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The sensual, honeyed vocals of Wayne Wonder have made him a consistent hit maker and on March 11 2012 he will be at the Linkage Productions 3rd Annual Awards Show. onwayne Charles also known as Wayne Wonder was born in Buff Bay, Portland, Wayne s initial singing inspiration came from attending Sunday school, where singing was compulsory, and from his mother who sang in church. It was at secondary school where Waynes thoughtfulness and philosophical nature led to the acquisition of the nickname Wonder; young Wayne sang at school, at home, at church and for his friends and wherever he sang, he was encouraged to pursue his craft professionally. The first producer Wayne recorded for was the legendary creator of dub, the late King Tubby. Wayne voiced three original songs for Tubby, but the one that caught the publics attention was his cover version of British heartthrob Rick Astleys Never Gonna Give You Up. Wayne linked up with producer Lloyd Dennis voicing the hit Its Over Now on the popular Cover Me rhythm (titled after the hit by Ninja Man and Tinga Stewart) for Dennis Pickout label. That was actually the first song that starts to play, like I could go to the dance and look forward to hearing it, Wayne recalls, so my inspira-
Broken Silence CD). Wayne became well known for his 1991 cover version of the late Jamaican singer Delroy Wilsons I Don t Know Why re-titled Movie Star. The same song in combination with Buju Banton (whom Wayne brought to Penthouse Records)
Bonafide Love proved to be a huge success as well, remaining a heavily requested tune even today. Wayne and Dave Kelly continued their successful musical relationship when Kelly founded his own Madhouse and Xtra Large labels. Wayne recorded many hits for Madhouse spanning the mid to late 90s, including Joyride, Bashment Gal, and Keep Them Coming. Wayne introduced an extra dimension with Let Your Conscience Set You Free recorded in combination with his alter ego, deejay Surprize. I have a lot of tracks on the road like Wayne Wonder featuring Surprize. Really, Im the deejay as well as the singer, that is the surprise. My creative juices get crazy on me so I apply them in different ways. Wayne launched his own record label Singso in 2000 and has released singles by several artists. In 2002, Wayne earned the first #1 hit of his career pledging a lifetime of devotion on the sweetly romantic hit No Letting Go. Steve Lenky Marsden, the multitalented musician and producer, whose hypnotic Diwali rhythm track supports Waynes sweet serenading on No Letting Go is one of the featured producers on the album, along with heavy hitters Tony Kelly and Sly Dunbar. Wayne wrote or co-wrote all of the songs on No Holding Back and the album featured the same superlative vocal and songwriting stan-
dards his fans have come to expect from him over the years. Wonders career exploded globally in 2003 when his album No Holding Back and the single No Letting Go were released on the major label, Atlantic Records. The smooth single dominated Urban and Pop radio (reaching #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 Pop chart) in America and the album, No Holding Back received a Grammy nomination for Best Reggae Album, a MOBO Award in the UK, three BMI Urban awards, and a live performance on NBC Televisions Saturday Night Live. The follow-up single and video Bounce Along reached #12 on the UK pop charts. His inspired version of Hold Me Now (originally recorded by the Thompson Twins) appeared on the 2004s successful 50 First Dates (starring Adam Sandler / Drew Barrymore) movie soundtrack and was produced by No Doubts Tony Kanal with a video directed by Gil Green for Madonnas Maverick Records label. Wayne also anchored the hit track Anything Goes (w/ CNN: Capone & N.O.R.E and Lexxus) for the Def Jamaica compilation which received a Grammy nomination for Best Reggae Album. I just want to do good songs, Wayne concludes. Im keeping the mainstream recognition in mind but adding my creative flow to it because I want people to know that Wayne Wonder is not limited.
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Mandela, the 93-year-old Nobel Peace prize winner, became South Africas first black president in 1994. To condense all of Nelson Mandelas achievements into one chronology would be impossible; as a result, below you will find a brief chronology of important events relating to Mr Mandelas imprisonment. January 1962: Leaves the country for military training and to gather support for the newly formed armed wing of the African National Congress (ANC)Umkhonto we Sizwe. July 1962: Returns to South Africa via Botswana and drives to Liliesleaf Farm in Rivonia. Travels to KwaZulu-Natal to report back to ANC President Chief Albert Luthuli and other comrades. August 5, 1962: Arrested near Howick. May 1963: Sent to Robben Island. November 7, 1962: Sentenced to five years for incitement and leaving the country illegally. Assigned the prisoner number 19476/62. October 1963: Charged with sabotage, with nine others, in what becomes known as the Rivonia Trial. Accused in the Trial: Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu, Govan Mbeki, Ahmed Kathrada, Raymond Mhlaba, Denis Goldberg, Elias Motsoaledi, Lionel Rusty Bernstein, Andrew Mlangeni, James Kantor April 20, 1964: Makes his famous Speech from the Dock, in which he says he is prepared to die for a democratic South Africa. June 11, 1964: All except Bernstein and Kantor are convicted on charges of sabotage.
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Nelson Rolihlahla Mandelas 27 Years Of Endurance

den to attend his funeral.
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Verster Prison, near Paarl, where he is held in a house formerly occupied by a warder. Mr. Mandela is assigned the prisoner number 1335/88. July 1989: Meets PW Botha. December 1989: Meets FW de Klerk.
October 1989: Sisulu, Kathrada, Motsoaledi, Mlangeni and Mhlaba are released. February 2, 1990: At the opening of Parliament, President FW De Klerk announces the unbanning of all political organisations, including the ANC.
1982: Mr. Mandela, Sisulu, Mhlaba and Mlangeni, and later Kathrada, are transferred to Pollsmoor Prison. Mr. Mandela is assigned the prisoner number 220/82. February 10, 1985: Rejects South African President PW Bothas offer to release him and other political prisoners if he renounces violence. 1985: Goldberg, who has been held apart from his comrades for more than 20 years, accepts the offer and is released. 1985: Undergoes surgery on his prostate gland at the Volks Hospital in Cape Town, Visited in hospital by Justice Minister Kobie Coetsee. July 1986: Writes to the Commissioner of Prisons, requesting a meeting with Kobie Coetsee, on a matter of national importance. Meets with Coetsee, where he first raises the issue of talks about talks between the National Party Government and the ANC. Also asks to meet President PW Botha. November 1987: Govan Mbeki is released from Robben Island. May 1986: Meets with an Eminent Persons Group from the Commonwealth Group of Nations.
February 9, 1990: Meets De Klerk and is informed of his release in two days time. He is to be released in Johannesburg. Mandela objects, saying he wants to walk out of Victor Verster Prison, and asks for an extra week for ANC people on the outside to prepare. De Klerk refuses the extension, but agrees to release him at Victor Verster. February 10, 1990: De Klerk announces, at a press conference, that Mr. Mandela will be released the next day. February 11, 1990: Mr. Mandela is released from Victor Verster Prison. February 11, 1990: Addresses thousands of well-wishers gathered on the Grand Parade, from the balcony of the City Hall in Cape Town. Spends the night at Bishopscourt, the official residence of the Archbishop of Cape Town. February 12, 1990: Holds a press conference in the garden of Bishopscourt.
June 12, 1964: Mr. Mandela and seven others are sentenced to life imprisonment. June 12, 1964: All except Goldberg are sent to Robben Island to serve their sentences. Goldberg, as the only white person convicted in the trial, is held in Pretoria Central Prison. Mr. Mandela is assigned the prisoner number 466/64. 1968: Mr. Mandelas mother Nosekeni dies. He is forbidden to attend her funeral. 1969: Mr. Mandelas eldest son, Thembekile, is killed in a car accident. Mr. Mandela is forbid-
August 1988: Contracts tuberculosis and is admitted to Tygerberg Hospital, where he remains for six weeks. September 1988: Continues his recuperation at Constantiaberg MediClinic. December 9, 1988: Is transferred to Victor
February 12, 1990: Stays the night in North Riding, at the home of Sally Rowney, a supporter. February 13, 1990: Flies to FNB Stadium in Soweto for a welcoming rally. February 13, 1990: Spends his first night, in decades, at his family home at 8115 Orlando West, Soweto. February 11, 2012: Nelson Mandela celebrated the 22th anniversary of his release from prison.

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night while the Temptations Review, Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant, Johnny Gill, Stephen Marley and his brother Jr Gong Marley brought the curtain down on a wonderful presentation on Saturday night. By Howard Renrut
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dancers Lisa Get Dem and Nikkie Fashion. Prophet-Z recently released a 5-track Reggae/Dancehall EP that has started to generate quite a buzz. The first single titled Money is enjoying rotation on multiple radio stations.
DJ Squeeze out of Kingston, Jamaica who made his name in Jamaica in the late 70s - early 80s as a member of the renowned Mellow Canary and Peacemaker discos.
Monty Alexander Celebrates 50 Years In The Music Industry
Promoters of the recently held Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival honored performers Richie Stephens, Maxi Priest and Shaggy during the event held at the Trelawny Multipurpose Stadium. Stephens was honored with an Achievement Award for his twenty seven year contribution to Jamaicas music, while Shaggy and Maxi Priest were honored for promoting Jamaicas culture internationally. Prior to receiving his award, Stephens sealed a solid performance with his friend Gentleman as the two wreaked havoc with their hit single Live Your Life that was warmly received by fans. Among the festivals top performers were Yellow Man, Marcia Griffiths, Lloyd Parks, Derrick Morgan, Assassin, Etana, Mykal Rose and Shaggy on Thursday nights tribute to Jamaica.
Fantasy - The Ultimate All White Beach Party Was A Big Hit In Mobay
International pop singer Celine Dion stole the spotlight on Friday Canada-based reggae artiste, Tasha T is absolutely delighted in her role as the official ambassador of Read Across Jamaica (RAJ). Having completed a tour of select schools in Jamaica in December, the singer is excitedly anticipating her duties for 2012. As the RAJ Musical Ambassador for 2011 & 2012, Tasha T, through her musical style of communication, will lend her talent to encourage families to approach literacy from a positive perspective. She has voiced her full endorsement of RAJs project with her latest release,
Tasha T Delighted At Being Musical Ambassador For Read Across Jamaica

Educate Yourself, which is the official theme song this year. According to Tasha, I am so honored to be chosen for this very important initiative, she said, adding, We cannot over-emphasize the importance of reading and encouraging our children to develop a love for this activity. Read Across Jamaica Literacy Project (RAJLP), which is headquartered in the United States, is the brainchild of Caribbean nationals who feel the need to give back to the land of their birth in a meaningful song performed by Tasha T. RAJ was initiated in March 2004 at Siloah Primary School in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica; our first gift was a donation of fifty new Dr. Seuss books obtained from the National Education Association (NEA). The kids were excited and full of joy. This, to us was a positive reaction, said Brown as he recited the RAJs motto: Share a book with a child and you have given illiteracy a dose of cure. Musical ambassador, Tasha T, is quite cognizant
Hundreds of Jamaica nationals from the Diaspora who attended Fantasy - The Ultimate All White Beach Party that enjoyed its biggest crowd yet at the Tropical Beach in Montego Bay. For the past three years, New York promoters Clive Kali Drummond, Esroy Bernard, Dale Getfeld of Peoples Choice Furniture and Derrick TaxMan Shippy have been providing quality entertainment during the Jazz fest weekend in MoBay. Among those spotted at the event were DJ Yellowman, DJ Carlton, Irwine Clare, Chris the Dub Master, Mike Williams and beau Kimsue Bryan, Andrea Bullens, Ras Clem, Anthony Turner, author Sandy Daley, Bogie Manage, Karl Grey, Peter Thompson, David Squeeze Annakie, Tracey Spence, Maxine Greaves and her brother Martin, Nicole Henry, Lorraine Campbell among others. Music at the event was provided by Richie Poo from New York, the award winning Ambassador, DJ Roy of the Irie Jam Family and the original
Jamaican jazz sensation Monty Alexander this year celebrates fifty years in the music industry, and to mark the milestone, Alexander is hosting a two-week Jazz & Reggae festival at the world-famous Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City. The festival, which runs from February 20 to March 4 will see performances from jazz greats like Russell Malone, Christian McBride and Freddie Cole, Nat King Coles youngest brother. Week two is a One Love Celebration that will pay homage to Jamaicas music and culture. The guest list includes Shaggy, Sly & Robbie, Toots Hibbert, Diana King and guitar sensation Ernest Ranglin who is also a special invited guest.
Prophet Z Performs On Bets 106 & Park
Those who watched BETs 106 & Park TV show last Wednesday had the opportunity to see rising star DJ Prophet-Z, who made a special appearance on WildOut Wednesdays. Prophets performance featured
New York-based reggae artist Leighton is turning heads and creating a stir with the release of his latest single, Life, a 2012 remake of an old pop favorite from the 1980s. Life is an adaptation of a haunting and hypnotic love song that was a number one smash single on both sides of the Atlantic. It was written by the Bee Gees for Barbara Streisands Grammy winning album Guilty. Leighton brought the song back to life with his lush, velvety vocals skillfully guided by the direction of producer Nikimo Palache and ably assisted by veteran reggae recorder Ed Robinson. Leighton hails from St. Elizabeth, Jamaica where he attended Munro College before migrating to the United States. But his vocal gifts were making jaws drop in Jamaican churches from he was seven years old. In New York, he was a member of his Long island high school choir doing Broadway tunes before joining an R & B band, and this early experience has greatly helped him to take on the fast-paced and demanding world of reggae.
Leightons New Single Life
way. One of the board members, Philadelphia-based, Hopeton Brown, spoke for the all the members when he mentioned the joy at seeing the faces of the children when they received their books and listened to the
of the importance of her role and points out that the US/ Canada/ Jamaica connection is really an example of Jamaicans working together to uplift the country. She also had a special word for her fellow entertainers. We [artistes] must make the effort to engage our youth in activities to feed their minds, nurture their growth and display enjoyment with various forms of the arts. Our lyrics must be well thought out and we must remember that whether we like it or not, we are role models, Tasta T declared.
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And with all my heart, I welcome you to another day to challenge yourself to grow spiritually, mentally and physically. Get off your comfortzone-couch! Ask Mother The question is: How can I stop the heavy bleeding during menses? and the bleeding in between when the cycle is not supposed to come? If the issue of blood is your long-standing issue, please call me for indebt guidance as everyones situation is different and extensive details cannot be totally covered in one article. The most common symptoms: changing sanitary pad on an hourly basis, using double sanitary protection, bleeding in between periods, scanty or irregular menstrual cycle, large blood clots and mucus, and severe cramping in lower abdomen before and during menstrual period can leave one self-conscious and emotionally frustrated. There are so many causes to consider regarding the issue of blood since one must make immediate, permanent, oftentimes radical, lifestyle and dietary changes. Medicinal side effects, steroids, blood thinners, anti-inflammatories and anticoagulants may significantly contribute to heavy menstrual periods. Other contributing factors include: fibroids, cysts, polyps, endometriosis, lack of ovulation (the ovaries failing to produce and release eggs), pelvic inflammatory disease, blocked tubes, scar tissue, hormone regulators (aka birth control medication), using a intrauterine device (IUD birth control), miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. Thyroid problems, liver congestion, anorexia, re-
cent weight loss or weight gain, over-exercising or lack of. Overuse of laxatives, purgatives, incorrect fasting, iron deficiency anemia, occupational and personal stress, harboring deep-rooted subconscious psychological-emotional disturbances (miscarriage, barrenness, rape, incense, abortion), just to name a few more. Some more causes: consumption of animal products, not limited to dairy, all animal meats, especially from the pig, ox, cow, chicken; scavengers like shrimp, lobster, catfish; fast food consumption (animals raised on steroids, inorganic food, organs and eroded body parts), alcohol, sugar, salt, not enough water (or too much). Yes, genetics and age have a role in this; however, changing lifestyle and diet will greatly modify and eliminate the issue of blood. Natural remedies offer women alternatives in obtaining a normal monthly cycle and overall well-being. Modify and gradually eliminate the causes. Yarrow, nettle/or alfalfa, damiana, shepherds purse (1/2-ounce each to make 2-quarts); prepare and sip one tea cup early am and late pm during cycle to treat heavy menstrual bleeding and provide iron and minerals needed during the cycle. Vitex berries, damiana and red raspberry leaf (1/2-ounce each to make 2-quarts); prepare and sip 1-cup prior to bed, will greatly assist young daughters with moderate hormonal imbalance. One Love Woman Balance Blend is a balanced combination of herbs for females of all age experiencing mild to severe bleeding and hormonal im-
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balances. Pelvic/abdominal massages: combine any of these with extra virgin olive oil or almond oil and add a pinch of cayenne: lavender, jasmine, sandalwood, sage or rose oil(s). Prior to bed: after deep, abdominal-thrust breathing (30 seconds), massage the pelvic/womb and relax; this penetrates through the muscles to restore and rejuvenate down into micro-cosmic subliminal cellular levels. Therapeutic Touch (Reiki), Taiji Chuan, Meditation, hatha yoga are for physical, spiritual restoration and maintenance. These are just a few of the many natural remedies for women with the issue of blood. May you continue to allow The Most High God to grace and guide your journey. Blessings & Love, Rev. Dr. Mother Khoshhali
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Senior GRA official skips country amidst $4M bribery probe

A senior official of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has reportedly resigned amidst investigations into the unauthorized release of a container and the demand of bribes. GRA officials yesterday confirmed that Ray Sukhnandan, Senior Manager of Internal Affairs and Intelligence, an arm of the GRA, reportedly handed in his resignation, via his brother. It is believed that he fled the country after a complaint was made that several officers of the department demanded a $4M bribe from a businessman for the release of the container. The container was said to contain general merchandise. Kaieteur News understands that the businessman may have taped the officers asking for monies, in return
for the release of the container. Four other officers from the Internal Affairs Department, including one stationed at a city wharf, are also said to be involved and under probe. It was explained that under GRA systems, containers entering the country are randomly checked and assessed. In cases of businesses that may have questionable declaration history, these containers are flagged. A GRA official said that officers may have attempted to bypass this flagging by promising to release the container for a fee.
Saturday, March 10, 2012 At Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury N.Y. This years Gala theme for the event is cel- Long Island Inc. is ebrating Education; Mentoring & Leadership to prepare young and the theme of the program will be spoken people who may by its distinguished by guest speaker Ms. Su- be at risk for the san L. Taylor who is the Editor-in-Chief emer- future by assisting itus of Essence Magazine and the Founder of in the enhanceNational Cares Mentoring Movement. ment of their acaTicket price for the event is $175 per demic skills and person and its $95 tax deductible. The increasing their price youre paying is for deserving African educational opAmerican young men to not say We cannot portunities. afford to go to college. The purchase of your The programs Susan L. Taylor ticket will allow the young men of this great that directly ad- Editor-in-Chief Emeritus country we call the land of opportunities to dress the focus of Essence Magazine go to a college/university that will prepare are: Dollar & them for the world after graduation, which Sense Financial leads them to living their American Dream. Literacy program, Mentoring, Scholarship, For over 38 years the 100 Black Men of Achievement Awards, African-American Long Island has chosen mentorship as the History Bowl, Job Training, and Health & path to nurture and grow our people. As Wellness. community mentors our goals are to pro- For ticket information call 516-538-6318 mote intentional learning, which includes today or email us @ ohbmli@live.com. For aptitude building through methods such as more information on programs, activities, or instructing, coaching, providing experiences, membership opportunities you may write us modeling and role modeling. at 100 Black Men of Long Island Inc. 9 Centre The primary focus of 100 Black Men of Street; Hempstead NY, 11550
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Thinking About Filing For Bankruptcy?

You cannot turn on the TV or read a newspaper without seeing an advertisement from a law firm specializing in bankruptcy. There are so many people filing for bankruptcy that the cost has come down significantly...well almost. These ads indicate that you can start your bankruptcy for as little as $600 in some cases. What they do not tell you up front is that is just the beginning of what it will cost you. Once you pay the initial filing fees, you are locked into the process. If you run out of money, then you either withdraw the bankruptcy filing or pony up some more money. Here are some examples of how much bankruptcy actually costs. First, the cost to begin a bankruptcy is just that, the amount you need to put up to get the initial filing. For some consumers, this initial filing is necessary to stop foreclosure proceedings and wage garnishments. Due to the new bankruptcy statutes, consumer credit counseling is now mandatory. The cost is about $75 each for the pre-filing credit counseling and the pre-discharge financial education course. Regardless of how much money you may have or not have, you must complete this step or your bankruptcy will not be discharged. There are administrative fees that are paid to the trustee as well. The majority of bankruptcies need to be amended once the process gets underway. This is because after pulling additional credit reports additional creditors may surface or debts that are sold off to various collection agencies must be amended to include each new creditor. Each amendment costs $26 and the average number of amendments per case is between 8 and 10. If you begin a chapter 13 case and are unable to meet the payment plan, then your filing changes to a chapter 7 case, again costing you more money. If you have property that is not worth the value of what is owed and seek to keep it that
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One of the main hindrances that keep migrants from becoming United States citizens is the fear of the Citizenship examination. You will notice that I did not say that the hindrance is the examination .It is the fear of the Examination. Many people are so afraid of the examination that they do not do it at all. They are told by all and sundry that the examination is near impossible to pass. Just tell such people that if they could pass it so can you then study and pass it. While you will not pass it if you do not study it is very manageable if you study over a period of time give yourself at least a year. What are you to study for your Citizenship examination?
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Math Competition Award Ceremony
Please mark this date on your calender, Saturday, March 10, 2012. This is the date of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Math Competition Award Ceremony at Richard R. Green Campus, Bronx, New York. Please make every effort to bring all students who participated. Parennts, teachers, friends and sibblings are encouraged to attend. We are presenting certificates for all participants. Speacial honored guests will be present to present special prizes to our finalists. by Ernesto Rancao, who also designed the cover. Talking with and answering questions from the audience, Castro spoke about a number of things: the battles fought by students in Latin America and the rest of the world over their rights; tremendous scientific discoveries and emerging technologies; the risk of shale gas and the fabulous perspectives of nanotechnology. Castro told the audience he reads hundreds of press releases every day; devours all the information he gets; follows closely the situation in Venezuela commemorating on February 4 the 20th anniversary of the military uprising led by Hugo Chavez. He also spoke about the threats hanging over Syria and Iran, while the US and Europe are trying to convince Russia of the ridiculous
The first thing you are to do is log on to the official USCIS website then search for Citizenship Examination. There you will find the sample examination. Then you practice answering the questions there. The questions are multiple choice and the answers are right there on the pages. The tests are essentially the same from year to year but you must always look at the most current guidelines and examples available on the internet. The examination deals with United States basic politics, history, government and peoples. History begins with the landing of the May Flower, continues to the Amerindians and slavery and the abolition of slavery to the present day.
HAVANA, Cuba (ACN) The leader of the Cuban Revolution and former president of Cuba, Fidel Castro, published his memoirs, a two-volume book titled Fidel Castro Ruz: Guerrillero del Tiempo (Fidel Castro Ruz: Guerrilla of Time). The book is a compilation, in nearly one thousand pages, of conversations between Castro and writer and journalist Katiuska Blanco. It opens with the Cuban leaders memories of his childhood and closes in December 1958, just before the triumph of the Revolution. The book is a published by the Casa Editora Abril Cuban publishing house and the Federico Engels printers, with photos and drawings
Fidel Castro Publishes Memoirs
idea that the antimissile shield was established to protect that country from the threats of Iran and North Korea. Writer Graziella Pogolotti, president of the Alejo Carpentier Foundation, started the round of questions and told Castro that he should continue writing about his experiences as a fighter and his meetings with world personalities. Castro said he is willing to do everything possible to pass on whatever he remembers well, and added: Im aware of the importance of writing all of this to pass it on, so that it can be useful. In closing the meeting, Castro regretted that time had run out and remarked, I feel very happy, but I like to collaborate with the doctors. And, just for the record, I dont do it as an act of courage but as an act of intelligence.
In light of this, the Constitution, the bill of rights and separation of powers are always present topics. As too are questions of citizen ship and government. Not only does studying for the examination make you likely to pass; it makes you a better citizen. It helps you understand the importance and value of something so many people take for granted. Certain rights and privileges are reserved for citizens as are certain duties and expectations. Malcolm Rowe is an independent contributor. Contact: mrmrowe78@gmail.com
Annually, Black History Month is either highly overrated or receives little or no acclaim. In fact, some people have lost interest in anything concerning the black race and their unending quest for recognition. I find this stance quite disconcerting but, as natives from the Island of Jamaica, we believe that academic excellence does not equate to the color of our skins but our determination to succeed. There are countless profound quotations made by infamous people akin to the power of ones mind. For example the slogan for the United Negro College Fund, A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste or Malcolm Xs Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today. It is interesting how fascinated we become with the immeasurable human intellect superior to our own. Our sense of inferiority compels us to laud scholastic achievers to the point of idolism. But what makes these brilliant people superior to us? Were they born with high IQs or did they have an insatiable zest for knowledge? We might never know the answer to these puzzling questions, but I do know that for Black History Month 2012, I am proud to highlight some of our great scientific catalysts in this article whose brilliance is remarkable! PROF. LOUIS GRANT, M.D., C.H., M.P.H., DIP BACT., FAPHA, F.C. PATH, F.A.A.N. (1913-1993) A microbiologist and pathologist, Prof. Louis Grant was affiliated with the UWI for 20 years where he achieved the highest academic honour, being named professor emeritus in microbiology. He went on to Edinburgh University in Scotland and later specialised in tropical microbiology at the London School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. Prof. Grant
Black History Month Represents Excellence For Jamaica And All Jamaicans Everywhere (Part 1)
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then returned to Jamaica serving his country as a medical doctor, microbiologist and pathologist. Dr. Harold M. Johnson, 1875-1974: Principal Medical Officer of health who successfully led the fight against hookworm, ringworm, and malaria in Jamaica. Dr. William E. McCulloch, 1896-1963: Found cure for Black Water Fever and Trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) Dr. Leigh D. Lord, 1921: Blood transfusion pioneer who also developed Tia Maria, the world renowned coffee liquor.
Dr. Cicely Williams, 1893-1992: Identified protein deficiency disease kwashiorkor (a form of malnutrition caused by protein deficiency in the diet, typically affecting young children in the tropics).
land in 1904. The first Jamaican to receive a Ph.D. in agriculture, his work would revolutionize the Jamaican dairy industry and improve the lives of countless small farmers.
Prof. G. Lalor, 1930: A physical chemist Prof. Lalor is known for the discovery of haematoxylin, a substance extracted from logwood and used in the diagnosis of cancer. Now retired from UWI, he served as a lecturer, creator of UWIDITE, the system of distance learning, and of Jamaicas first geo-chemical map, which uncovered many previously unidentified elements. Dr. Kenneth Richards, 1933: Developed the Richards Procedure which made lung transplants feasible in humans. Thomas Lecky, was born on a small farm in PortDr. Paula Tennant, 1967: A biologist and botanist, she developed the transgenic Jamaican solo sunrise papaya, which has proven resistant to the Papaya Ringspot Virus in numerous field testings.
For Jamaica to regain its former academic status, Minister Ronald Thwaites in his capacity as Minister of Education, needs to revisit the Ministrys modus operandi. The topic of designated Rhodes Scholarships could also be the incentive for students to perform at their highest potential. In fact, since 1904 Jamaica College (JC) has had a rich history of producing Rhodes Scholars who have gone on to lead in various capacities both locally and internationally. To date, there have been 15 Rhodes Scholar recipients that attended JC. Kamille Adair a resident of Greater Portmore, and student of the University of the West Indies; Norman Manley Law School is our Rhodes Scholar-elect for 2012. Her current/recent course of study: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (2009); Legal Education Certificate (2011). Congratulations Kamille! Education is paramount in nation building, and as our country celebrates 50 years of independence on August 6, we must raise our black green and gold flag with the sole intention to inspire our young with dignity and pride so that they may recognize that Black History Month represents Excellence for Jamaica and all Jamaicans everywhere.
A self-educated scientist and international consultant, Austin James Thomas was born in 1909 in Westmoreland. A lifelong environmentalist, careful angler and longtime secretary of the Jamaica Angling Association, Thomas love of fish led him to revitalize and mechanise Jamaicas fish industry.
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Prince Harry will run against 100m world record holder Usain Bolt on a visit to Jamaica next month. The Prince will stop off at the Olympic champions training track in Kingston during his first solo foreign tour.
Prince Harry to Race Bolt in Jamaica
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DHAKA, Bangladesh (CMC) A half-century from Shivnarine Chanderpaul was the most notable performance from a West Indian in the Bangladesh Premier League Twenty20 double-header yesterday. The durable West Indies batsman, opening the batting, hit the top score of 59, but he was upstaged by an unbeaten 86 from Nasir Jamshed that carried the Chittagong Kings to a tense, six-wicket victory over the Khulna Royal Bengals at the Sher-eBangla Stadium. In the other match, Dhaka Gladiators, whose line up included Kieron Pollard, cruised to a sevenwicket victory over Sylhet Royals at the same venue. Chanderpaul led the way with five fours and three sixes from 50 balls, as the Bengals, choosing to bat, posted a competitive 171 for three from their allocation of 20 overs. The left-handed Chanderpaul put on 89 for the first wicket with former South Africa batsman Herschelle Gibbs before he fell in the 15th over. Andre Russell joined fellow West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Smith and put on a valuable 52 for the
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Windies players fail to spur Bengals

third wicket before he was caught behind off Dwayne Bravo, another West Indies all-rounder, with two balls remaining. Russells 24 from 16 deliveries, included three fours and one six and Smith crunched three fours and two two sixes in 39 not out from 26 balls. After Russell provided an early breakthrough for the Bengals, Jamshed put his head down and put on 88 for the second wicket with
The Prince, who is an Olympic ambassador for Team Great Britain, is hoping to challenge Bolt to a fun race if does not interrupt the athletes training schedule. A visit to Bolts University of the West Indies based training facility will be on Prince Harrys itinerary when he visits Jamaica at the beginning of March as the Royal family begin Diamond Jubilee tours of every Commonwealth country.
The 27-year-old Prince is also expected to meet Jamaicas Prime Minister, Portia Simpson Miller, who said in January that she intended to remove the Queen as head of state to turn the country into a republic. According to the Committees chairman Anthony Harford, there is a FIFA date coming up on the 29th. Trinidad and Tobago has an invitation to play a game against Antigua in Antigua. We are in talks with Caribbean Airlines and a couple other sponsors to fund that trip for us, he said. If we can raise that funding, then the senior team will go. I couldnt tell you whether that is confirmed or not, Im hoping that in the next two or three days to have that (decided). Harford, who is also the head of
TTFF Ponder Friendly Versus Antigua
All Sports Promotions, noted that the Ministry of Sport will be continuing its funding of two national squads the men Under-23s and the women Under-17s. Invoices went to them (on Thursday) for their camps over the weekend, he said. They are paying the bills directly. I am simply doing the organising, the Ministry is paying for those two teams. They are not affected at all. The salaries for the (Under-23) staff have been paid as well and, in the next week, going to be doing
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts Antoine Adams did it again in Tartu, Estonia! He dominated the 60 m and claimed gold with his lifetime best of 6.66 seconds. It was just last weekend at the Botnia Games in Vaasa, Finland, which feature the champions in European Athletics, that our own Antoine Adams won two gold medals. He went on to win gold again in Tartu, Estonia improving his 6.68 seconds win to 6.66 seconds. All eyes are now on Adams as he is turning out to be a formidable competitor in world championships. TRINIDAD AND Tobago football team may engage in an away clash against Antigua/Barbuda on February 29, the next FIFA international match date, providing that the embattled Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF), through its Authorisation Committee can garner funding for the trip.
Antoine Adams Blazing A Trail!
English import Jason Roy. Three wickets, including the elder Bravo caught at extra cover for 12 driving too early at Shafiul
Islams slower delivery, caused a few tense moments in the Kings camp, as they wobbled from 106 for one to 131 for four. But Russell, Smith and the rest of the Bengals bowling failed to make the breakthrough, as Jamshed and Faisal Hossain added 43 unbroken for the fifth wicket to usher the Kings over the finish line with five delivery remaining. In the second match, Pollard proved his worth in the field, running out Bangladesh opener Imrul Kayes for 23, having Shuvgata Hom caught in the deep, and holding a catch to dismiss Naeem Islam, as the Royals were bowled out for 124 in 19.5 overs. Pollard finished with one for 24 from three overs, but he was not required to bat, as the Gladiators reached their target with 10 deliveries remaining. The results meant that the Kings remained unbeaten and moved into second place behind the Barisal Burners on four points, leaving the Royals third on two, the Gladiators fourth on two with an inferior net run rate, and the Royals at the bottom of the six-team table.
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the same with the Under-17s, said Harford. Those are not large salaries, those are largely stipends. We are keeping those teams as active as possible and as organised as possible, and as insulated as possible from all that is happening. Asked about the funding of the cash-strapped TTFF by the Ministry of Sport, Harford replied, they are not paying monies directly to the TTFF. The only monies that come to the TTFF marketing are the monies from the sponsors, which I have to account for and which I have done to
the end of 2011. The Government funding is not being used for anything else, it simply cant be. Harford has been dealing with the TTFF accounts for nearly a year, but this current saga, which saw the Federations assets seized by 13 members from the 2006 Soca Warriors who are seeking $4.2 million in unpaid bonuses and rewards, has seen more pressure placed on the ex-media presenter.
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You go to parties for the food and drink and then cuss after wards when the food and drink run out. ...............
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Pickney ask Mumma, Mumma whey mek yuh mout so long? Mumma sey, Ayy ... pickeney yuh a grow yuh will learn If yuh dont hear yuh will feel Yuh free paper soon burn It holey holey but it clean But cuh pon yuh too Yuh more harm than hurt
People will THE CHURCH GOSSIP and self-appointed supervisor of know you are Mabel, the church gossip sticking her nose into other peothe churchs morals, kept Jamaican if... ples business.
Several residents were unappreciative of her activities, but feared her enough to maintain their silence. She commented to George and others that everyone seeing it there would know that he was an alcoholic. He said nothing. Later that evening, George quietly parked his pickup in front of Mabels house and left it there all night.
Wen poop a chat, fart deh near Use deh one stone an kill deh two bird
You nod your head upwards to greet someone. ............
She made a mistake, however, when she accused George, a new member, of being an alcoholic after she saw his pickup truck parked in front of the towns only bar one afternoon.
Mi no wan hear bout orse dead and cow fat Always have manners, it will carry yuh far
When you travel home, you bring an extra suitcase going down, it has none of your clothes; returning, it has food. ............ You say bwoy at the beginning of a sentence and man at the end of it.
George, a man of few words, stared at her for a moment and just walked away.
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1. Prime Minister, Doctor, Governor General which one wear di biggest hat? 2. What deh front a woman and backa cow? 3. Four foot siddung under four foot a wait fi four foot. 4. Hell a top, hell a bottom, hallelujah eena di miggle.
John buy a donkey from Michael, a old farmer pardner, for $300. Michael agree to deliver the donkey the next day. Next day, Michael drive up and said, Sorry John, but I have some bad news. The donkey dead. John: Well give me back me money, Michael: Worse news boy, I went and spen it already. John: OK, then. Just unload the donkey. Michael: Wha you ah go do wid him? John: You doh worry, I go raffle him.
Donkey To Sell
5. A cow and a donkey are coming round the corner.They crash. Which one is wrong?
Michael: You cyan raffle a dead donkey. You mad or what! A month later Michael saw John in the market.
John: Who say so....you makin joke. Watch me. I aint telling nobody he dead.
1. Di one with di biggest head
So ah give him back he five dollars!
3. Puss sitting under table a wait for rat
2. The letter W
Nobody make noise?
Only de fella who win.
5. The cow, because he should have blown his horn
4. Potato or cornmeal pudden (pone), made in a traditional oven with coals on top and at the bottom
John, wha happen with you dead donkey boy? John replied, Ah raffle him off. Ah sell 500 hundred tickets at 5 dollars and ah rake in $2,500.00.
RIDDLES Answers
New York Chapter Launch JAVAA NEW YORK INC. the US Chapter, registered home in Brooklyn New York, in this Reggae month 2012 as Jamaica celebrates its fiftieth year of independence. JAVAA is an organization dedicated to the preservation of Jamaicas musical heritage through the protection of the professional and social well-being of our vintage artists and musicians; adherence to high, creative standards; and support of efforts toward ensuring national understanding of the value and importance of Jamaicas music industry. A steering committee lead by Jamaican music scholar and radio personality Dr. Luv, along with Clifton Edwards (IRAWMA), Shaun Walsh (WHATZ UP TV), Tanya Solo Kerr, Prof. Wayne D. Russell (Medgar Evers), Rickie L. Tulloch, Garth BUCKY Khani and young practitio-

ners Wendell DJ Supreme Williams and Joshua Tafari Wallace (BMCC) all came together to get JAVAA NY chapter going. Formed nine years ago this month to be exact in the aftermath of the funeral for then popular entertainer David Scott aka DJ Scotty from (The Chosen Few) in Jamaica, born in Westmoreland, Jamaica 1951, died February, 2003. Michael Barnett of Heiniken Startime spearheaded a group of entertainers and other industry players in identifying a location, providing and soliciting financing for JAVAAs operations for the first few months. The steering committee there and then consisted of individuals such as Dwight Pinkney, Luciano, Ken Boothe, Bob Andy, Bunny Brown, Lloyd Parks, Tommy Cowan, Winston Merritone Blake, Keith Brown and about five others. JAVAA New York has added an
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extra chapter to the mission: As we strive to preserve our rich musical heritage and assist our vintage artist and musician members professionally, socially and economically through benefits and employment, in the same token we shall prepare the next generation of young practitioners through training and career building as musicians, songwriters, entertainers and music industry actives. We are asking for all the media support in general and all reggae music lovers in particular to help keep this music art form flourishing for the next hundred years. There are a series of events lined up which are all for worthy causes, one of those is our acquisition of musical instruments for our live music program. We will be very thankful for your contribution, donation, sponsorship and support, whatever it is you can
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UN Wants Former Haitian Leader Face Charges For Human Rights Abuses
G E N E VA , Switzerland The United Nations voiced its concern at reports that former Haitian president Jean-Claude Duvalier may not face charges relating to the serious human rights violations that took place during his 15-year rule, while stressing that justice must be ensured for the victims. Serious human rights violations, including torture, rape, and extrajudicial killings have been extensively documented by Haitian and international human rights organizations to have occurred in the country during his reign, stated a spokesperson for the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). Human rights groups have long called for Duvalier to be arrested in relation to rights abuses carried out during his rule. The former president made a surprise return to Haiti in January 2011, after 25 years of exile in France and amidst a political crisis in his country. Soon after Duvaliers return, OHCHR offered Haitian authorities
Incentives: Available land, Subsidized irrigation, Subsidized land preparation, Research and development support, Remission of duties on agricultural vehicles, Remission of duties on agricultral equipment, machinery and products, Income tax relief for approved farmers, Raw material duty concession technical assistance for prosecuting crimes committed from 1971 to 1986 when he was in power. Colville voiced concern about a string of reports quoting Haitian judicial officials as saying that Duvalier may only face charges of financial corruption rather than ones relating to human rights abuses during his time in power. We are extremely disappointed at reports that Mr. Duvalier may not be charged with any human rights crimes, despite numerous complaints by victims to the prosecutor, he stated. It is clear under international law that there is no statute of limitations for such crimes, and the UN human rights office has provided technical assistance and legal advice stressing this point. Colville added that impunity for such serious crimes cannot be allowed to prevail. We urge the relevant authorities to ensure that justice is, belatedly, delivered to the many victims of human rights abuses committed under the government of Mr. Duvalier. There can be no true reconciliation and forgiveness without justice. United States Government has pledged to provide the Ministry of National Security with non-lethal weapons to assist the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in its efforts to reduce the number of police-related fatalities. The move comes just a week after Minister of National Security Peter Bunting said he would be looking to develop the necessary policy on the use of non-lethal weapons for the security forces. US Ambassador to Jamaica, Pamela Bridgewater, said starting later this year, the US government will provide the ministry with batons, handcuffs, pepper sprays and equipment belts for approximately 6,500 frontline officers attached to the JCF. She said the donations would be made over the course of three years. The ambassador made the announcement during the handing over of some 20 vehicles, 500 ballistic vests and 500 tactical uniforms,
Call: 914 434 4205 for more information Come and join us on February 20th, 2012 at 6 South 4th Avenue, Mount Vernon at 6pm.

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do to help make it happen. A few of our accomplishments to date are the establishment of The Jamaica Music Hall Of Fame, The Walk Of Fame at emancipation park and the Museum to be housed temporarily at the Half Way Tree bus terminus, but as the efforts are being made we can always use some help. We meet every first Saturday of the month. For further information link us on Facebook, JAVAA NY or call 646-250-8912
US To Give Jamaica Non-Lethal Weapons For Police
worth about $64 million, for members of the JCF at the Office of the Commissioner of Police, Old Hope Road, St Andrew. Bridgewater said the non-lethal weapons are to assist the JCF in its aim to use less deadly force and equipment in the fight against crime. To accompany this equipment for non-lethal use, the embassy will work with the JCF to provide extensive training on how to use the equipment, and how and when to apply that equipment under the JCFs Application of Force Policy, she stated. In his remarks, Bunting lauded the US government for its assistance and quick response to the need he recently expressed. One of the challenges weve had, and one that were making some head way on, is reducing injuries and fatalities arising out of confrontations or arrests, he remarked. Commissioner of Police Owen Ellington said the JCFs non-lethal training support program has been an initiative of the force for a number of years, but it is hoped that the project will be intensified over the upcoming months.
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