Justice Anthony Carmona Becomes President of Trinidad and Tobago!
By Dr. Dhanpaul Narine
Justice Anthony Carmona
Justice Anthony Carmona has had a distinguished record of service for his native Trinidad and Tobago, and for the international community as well. He is a Caribbeanist at heart. His student days in Trinidad, Jamaica and Barbados enabled him to appreciate the diversity of the Caribbean and the possibilities that it offers for integration. Anthony’s visit to Guyana has shown him how rich the country is in human and economic resources.
It is hardly surprising that with his deportment and experience high honors would come his way. He was appointed to several top positions in the judicial system in Trinidad. A prestigious honor was conferred on him when he was elected on the first ballot as a United Nations prosecutor.
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Dysfunction in Washington – An Apprentice in the White House!
Dr. Dhanpaul Narine
– By Dr Dhanpaul Narine
You knock on his door… And he kicks you from his Tower. You are not the right color. But you don’t care. You cook, clean, scrub, babysit, Teach, and serve in uniforms. You stand tall, dream big Break walls, and soar like an eagle. You too are America!
How about those other ‘S’ words? We can start with savage, slavery and supremacists. Each word tells a story of inhumanity and the burden of nations trying to rid themselves of an embarrassing past. Continue reading →
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Queens Rally Calls For Humane Immigration Policy
Dr. Dhanpaul Narine
By Dr. Dhanpaul Narine
The sun peeped from the sky to brighten up a chilly wintry day. It allowed the Interfaith Council for Community Development to hold an Immigration Rally on Liberty Avenue. The purpose of the Rally was to draw attention to the flaws in the US Immigration system and to ask the Trump Administration to redress them.
The Rally appealed to the Trump Administration to treat two categories of persons with compassion and humanity. Who or what are these categories? It is well known that many immigrants came to America in search of a better way of life. They have lived in the US without breaking the law and have deep roots in the country. Continue reading →
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Profile: Ambassadors of Culture – Dr Vindhya Persaud and Romanee Kalicharran
By Dr. Dhanpaul Narine
Dr. Dhanpaul Narine
The women in our community have made us proud. They recently treated us to a wonderful weekend of high culture in New York.
Dr. Vindhya Persaud brought her troupe from Guyana to perform at York College. It was Naya Zamana’s 21st anniversary and it was titled ’Lost in Time’. A packed York College auditorium was treated to spectacular dances and top class music. This is the second time that Vindhya has brought her dancers to New York. Last year was equally mesmerizing with a capacity crowd supporting a unique event. Continue reading →
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Trump’s America – Are Sanctuary Cities Safer?
By Dr. Dhanpaul Narine
Dr. Dhanpaul Narine
It was high summer of Washington Park Square in New York. The ‘Occupy Wall Street’ protests were in full swing as thousands gathered to vent their feelings against corruption in Wall Street. The lady standing next to me bemoaned the fact that microphones were not allowed; the speeches had to be relayed by speakers that stood in strategic positions. But the world did get the message that Wall Street was corrupt, even if little had happened in Main Street to arrest the gaping inequality that existed in America.
In the last fortnight Washington Park Square was again the scene of protests. On this occasion it was the students that had taken the lead. They were protesting against the proposals of Donald Trump to cut funding for sanctuary cities. Trump had demanded during the campaign that there should be tougher immigration laws to secure the borders. Continue reading →
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Profile: Bharati Kemraj – Communications and Media Liaison to Bronx Borough President
By Dr. Dhanpaul Narine
Dr. Dhanpaul Narine
Bharati Kemraj is a young lady with a bundle of charm. She has a refreshing approach to life; she wants all to function to the best of their ability and to do so with the joy that honest work brings. Bharati was born at Meten-Meer Zorg on the West Coast of Demerara in Guyana. Her dad is Vishnu Sukul, a prominent Hindu priest and her mom is Chandra, a caregiver.
Bharati is third of six children. She attended Meten-Meer Zorg government school and recalls that the teachers were strict and there was a lot of homework. She loved math and would take on extra assignments to improve her grades. Continue reading →
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Profile: Verna Walcott-White- Dance is her Passion
Dr. Dhanpaul Narine
By Dr. Dhanpaul Narine
Verna Walcott-White has been involved in dance for most of her life. She is not only an accomplished artist but what is remarkable is that Verna has shared her talents and knowledge with others for many years. She runs a dance school in New York and the students there are lucky to have an accomplished teacher in their midst.
Verna’s journey has been long, exciting and rewarding. As she reflects on the road traveled she is pleased with her many achievements.
Verna was born in Charlestown in Georgetown, Guyana. She grew up in Crown Street in Queenstown, not too far away. Her mother was Miriam Agatha Patterson, a school teacher and later Principal of St. Gabriel’s School. Her dad was Joseph Arnold Emmanuel Patterson and he was proud of that name. Continue reading →
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America’s Divide: Equal Opportunities for All?
Dr. Dhanpaul Narine
By Dr. Dhanpaul Narine
- Dream Big, little one
- Open your eyes
- Think, read, sift, and weigh
- Let learning bring light
- Into a wondrous new world
- And keep your destiny on track!
They tell us it all starts with education. It will open doors and give us access to the top jobs and to the corridors of power. It would make us equal; Blacks, Whites, Hispanics, and others, would get a fair shot, a slice of the pie.
What the streets can’t fix the classrooms will address and from there will arise America’s future leaders. They told us these things and more.
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Justice Anthony Carmona Becomes President of Trinidad and Tobago
Justice Anthony Carmona Becomes President of Trinidad and Tobago!
By Dr. Dhanpaul Narine
Justice Anthony Carmona
Justice Anthony Carmona has had a distinguished record of service for his native Trinidad and Tobago, and for the international community as well. He is a Caribbeanist at heart. His student days in Trinidad, Jamaica and Barbados enabled him to appreciate the diversity of the Caribbean and the possibilities that it offers for integration. Anthony’s visit to Guyana has shown him how rich the country is in human and economic resources.
It is hardly surprising that with his deportment and experience high honors would come his way. He was appointed to several top positions in the judicial system in Trinidad. A prestigious honor was conferred on him when he was elected on the first ballot as a United Nations prosecutor.
READ MORE: Justice Anthony Carmona becomes President of Trinidad
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