FREE | PAGES: 20 | www.jamaica-gleaner.com SIGN UP FOR OUR EPAPER @ epaper.jamaica-gleaner.com/na JULY 18 - AUGUST 17, 2024 | VOL 2029 TRANS-CONTINENTAL ECONOCARIBE 147-46 176 STREET, JAMAICA, NEW YORK 11434 TEL: 718-244-7447, 718-341-2900 • BARRELS • CRATES • CARTONS • FURNITURE • APPLIANCES • BUILDING SUPPLIES • MEDICAL SUPPLIES • CARS KINGSTON, MONTEGO BAY, PORT OF SPAIN - TRINIDAD, GUYANA & OTHER ISLANDS WE SHIP DIRECTLY TO: SPECIALIZING IN RETURNING RESIDENTS SWEET CELEBRATION: Sandra Gipson, who flew in from Miami and came straight to the show, sings praises during gospel singer Kevin Downwell’s performance at the JCDC Festival Song Finals held on Saturday, July 13, at the Karl Hendrickson Auditorium at Jamaica College, St Andrew. NEW YORK area residents are in for an exciting Independence treat with the staging of the People’s Ball, hosted by the Jamaica Independence Foundation, Inc in Queens on Saturday, August 10. The popular People’s Ball, which is held in New York annually to celebrate Jamaica’s Independence, is one of the most glamorous Jamaican events on the entertainment calendar. P9: Proceeds from Independence service for Hurricane Beryl relief ‘OUR BALL WILL ROCK!’ - Jamaica Independence People’s Ball returns to dazzle New Yorkers P14: Ja-born professor appointed Wilfrid Laurier U’s new associate VP P19: STATHS, Munro College win at Jamaica Alumni Football Festival P6: J’can engineer recognised for philanthropy, leadership >P2
THE MONTHLY GLEANER | JULY 18 - AUGUST 17, 2024 | www.jamaica-gleaner.com | NEWS 2 BIRTH OF A NATION IN FEBRUARY 1962, a new Constitution was approved by the Legislature and the Premier, Norman Manley called General Elections. Alexander Bustamante was elected in April and became the first Prime Minister of Jamaica. On August 6, 1962, Jamaica became an Independent Nation and a member of the British Commonwealth. Jamaica becoming an Independent Nation meant that Britain, no longer controlled the affairs of the country. It was now the responsibility of the newly elected Prime Minister and the locally elected Cabinet. Independence also meant that a Constitution, symbols, emblems, an army, Jamaican currency and passports had to be developed for the country. As an Independent Nation, Jamaica assigns Ambassadors overseas who represent the country. They sign treaties on behalf of Jamaica and become members of various international organisations. This is important, as it gives Jamaica equal rights on various issues relating to international trade, policies and treaties. Every year on August 6, (previously first Monday in August), Jamaicans celebrate the removal of our dependence on Britain to control specific functions of the country. At this time, we also honour all those persons who were responsible for the transfer of power. In October, during National Heritage Week (third Monday in October), we also honour our six National Heroes and one Heroine, in recognition of their contribution to the birth of our nation. EMANCIPATION STALWARTS In Jamaica on August 1, 1838, thousands of ex-slaves who had gathered at town centres and churches in the British Caribbean territory broke into joyous celebrations after hearing the final words of the Emancipation Declaration, affirming their full freedom from slavery. This momentous date represented the abolition of the dehumanising system which had enslaved people of African descent in the British colony for over 150 years. The Emancipation Act of 1838 was passed by the British Government following a sustained abolition campaign, underscored by bloody slave uprisings in the colonies as well as increased anti-slavery sentiment in the UK. In the midst of the campaign, which lasted from 1780 until 1838, several individuals distinguished themselves as true anti-slavery champions. These include: Thomas Clarkson William Wilberforce Joseph Sturge William Knibb Thomas Burchell, and Samuel Sharpe - JIS ‘Jamaica 62: One Love to the World’ Anthony Turner/Gleaner Writer NEW YORK area residents are in for an exciting Independence treat with the staging of the People’s Ball, hosted by the Jamaica Independence Foundation, Inc in Queens on Saturday, August 10. The popular People’s Ball, which is held in New York annually to celebrate Jamaica’s Independence, is one of the most glamorous Jamaican events on the entertainment calendar. Last year, music legend Tommy Cowan was honoured with a Living Legend Award for his dedication to the preservation of Jamaican music. Patron of the ball was former Consul General of Jamaica in New York, Dr Basil K. Bryan. Other honorees included Morgan Heritage, social media influencer Juliet ‘Julie Mango’ Bodley, and veteran reggae singer Stranger Cole. This year, in the absence of the decadesold ball by the Jamaican Consulate, the People’s Ball will take on an elevated level of prominence. It will be the main platform for celebrating Jamaica’s journey to 62 years of independence. The event is being produced by New York-based entertainment industry veteran Lexy Brooks, who brings years of high-level production experience to the table. In the past, she has lent her support and expertise to the Jamaican Consulate ball. GREAT PRIDE “As a people, we are very celebratory about our milestones, so it is with great pride that I am creating for our people a premium, first-class, professionally executed event that New Yorkers from all walks of life can enjoy”, Brooks told The Gleaner. “The People’s Ball, in its third year postpandemic, is by the people, for the people; meaning, all are invited. This is about our country and the sterling accomplishments over the past 62 years. Our ball will rock!” she stated emphatically. This year’s ball will be held at the Terrace On The Park, in Queens, NY. The theme is ‘The Rise of the Black, Gold, and Green’, while the hashtag is #62for62. “Our guests will think it is 1962 when they arrive inside the ballroom, yet it will have a presence and the luminosity of 2024. We will have surprise dynamic speakers and honorees. We are also sorting through performers to bring the best entertainers to the event,” Brooks added. Part proceeds from the People’s Ball will benefit organisation’s like Team Jamaica Bickle, Union of Jamaican Alumni Associations (UJAA) and Woman Inc’s Crisis Centre. entertainment@gleanerjm.com ‘Our ball will rock!’ Jamaica Independence People’s Ball returns to dazzle New Yorkers HER ROYAL HIGHNESS the Princess Margaret at Gordon House, reads the Queen’s Speech which she declared open Jamaica’s first Parliament on Tuesday, August 7, 1962. On the dais with her are His Excellency the Governor General, Sir Kenneth Blackburne; Earl of Snowdon the Princess husband, Lady Blackburne, with members of the Royal party among those standing behind. In front of the dais (at left) are the bewigged Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Tacius Golding, and the President of the Senate, the Ho. Senator G.C. Campbell. In front of them are clerks of the Legislature, and at right, members of the Parliamentary Opposition. GLEANER ARCHIVES This year, Jamaica commemorates its 62nd anniversary of Independence, having achieved Independence on August 6, 1962. The anniversary will be celebrated with a range of activities across the island under the theme:‘Jamaica 62: One Love to the World’. See excerpts from the country’s proud history.
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THE MONTHLY GLEANER | JULY 18 - AUGUST 17, 2024 | www.jamaica-gleaner.com | NEWS 4 Salutes JAMAICA on the 62nd Anniversary of our Independence. The management & Staff of Kimone Francis Senior Staff Reporter A JAMAICAN family who fled the country and is facing deportation from Canada has been given a year to prove integration in the North American country after being granted a 12month temporary resident permit (TRP). George Lindo, his wife Jillandre, and their four children – including Tamarri, a rising track and field star and Olympic hopeful, and four-yearold Tameliah, who is Canadian – have been issued work and study permits after a countrywide outcry. The Lindo family said they fled to Canada in 2019 to escape targeted violence in Jamaica. “’During those 12 months, they must find some other way to get permanent resident status and permanent immigration status. If not, they become undocumented again,” said Syed Hussan, executive director of Migrant Workers Alliance for Change, which has been assisting the family. But what has been happening in Canada, Hussan told The Gleaner on Thursday, is that the central government has promised a regularisation programme – permanent resident status for undocumented people – but has not yet delivered on it since its announcement in December 2021. He said, if the programme is implemented, the Lindo family may apply. If not, they may apply for humanitarian and compassionate considerations. This would be a second application on those grounds, should the family take the latter route, having been denied the first time. “So, they would be making the same application, hoping for a different result,” Hussan said. The family’s deportation was scheduled for Wednesday, July 10, but it was halted after nearly 2,000 people wrote letters to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Immigration Minister Marc Miller. Hundreds of others made phone calls, calling on the federal government to take action. Hussan said the first legal application for humanitarian and compassionate considerations was “turned down incorrectly”, and noted that the family’s immigration attorney Aidan Simardone has already appealed this. He said success rates vary. Efforts by The Gleaner to reach Simardone for comment were unsuccessful. “One of the main criteria for successful humanitarian application is integration into Canada. You prove integration by showing many different things, including economics, jobs, friends, and being a part of a community,” said Hussan. “The fact that he (Tamarri) is now an Olympic hopeful would be seen as a sign of integration into Canada and may result in a positive decision, we hope. But, again, as I said, it’s impossible to predict the outcome,” Hussan said. In a statement posted on Migrant Workers Alliance for Change’s website, George said his family went through “much tribulation and stress” to get to this point. He said that having the one-year reprieve feels like a breath of fresh air. “While the journey towards permanent residency continues, this TRP is significant and brings renewed hope for the future. I’m grateful to all parties involved for their continued and unwavering support. At the same time, this should not have happened, and should not happen to anyone. I urge the government to keep their promise and regularise all undocumented people,” the father said. George, a former political activist for the People’s National Party, is said to have survived three murder attempts on his life. kimone.francis@gleanerjm.com J’can family gets 12-month reprieve amid Canada deportation threat George Lindo with his wife and children at his son, Tamarri Lindo’s high school graduation in 2022. CONTRIBUTED
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6 PSYCHIC CARMELLA Reader, Advisor & Spell Worker. Expert advice on all matters and challenges of daily life…career, marriage, relationships. CALL ANYTIME..! One (1) Free question By Phone 647-809-5069 NEW YORK: JAMAICA-BORN ENGINEER and community leader Lesleyann Samuel is celebrating a lifetime of volunteer service with her latest accolade–the Kingston College Old Boys Association USA (KCOBA) Community Award for Leadership and Philanthropy. The award is one of several presented annually by the New York chapter of the Kingston College alumni organisation to individuals who have contributed significantly to their communities in the USA. Samuel, an alumna of the Immaculate Conception High School (ICHS) in Jamaica and a former president of the Union of Jamaican Alumni Associations (USA) Inc (UJAA), was recognised for her contribution to the ICHS Alumnae Association and for her achievements as UJAA president during her eight-year tenure, from 2014 to 2022. Presented at the KCOBA USA Annual Reunion and Awards Gala at Auntun’s in Queens Village, New York, in May, a release notes that the award is the latest of several for Samuel for her voluntary and philanthropic community efforts, which span nearly four decades. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, to R. Karl and Olga Samuel, her passion for community service was ignited at an early age by her aunt, the late Dothlyn Joyce (‘Dotty’) Campbell, former head of dance at Jamaica’s Festival Commission (now the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission). According to Samuel, “In addition to her job, my aunt volunteered in a number of organisations and was always helping others. I learnt then that life is more than just our day-today jobs. Life is about stepping up to our calling. For me, that means doing what I believe I am supposed to do in the service of others who may need whatever help I may be able to offer.” Samuel immigrated to the USA at the age of 13 and attended Samuel J. Tilden High School in Brooklyn (now Meyer Levin Junior High School), going on to earn a scholarship to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, an engineering school in upstate New York. She graduated from Rensselaer with her Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering, which would lead to her becoming one of a small but growing number of black female engineers being hired at major communications and tech companies in the early 1980s. She landed a position with New Jersey Bell–which later became Bell Atlantic and, ultimately, Verizon. After spending over a decade working with Verizon in Maryland, she returned to the Tri-State area with her desire to “give forward” as strong as ever. “It started with my getting involved with my alma mater Immaculate at first, because I was a part of the fifth generation in my family to attend the school. My mom was always involved in the alumnae association, in Jamaica and then in New York, so my sisters and I followed suit. Then by 2012, I was working extensively with UJAA, on the board, and really enjoying travelling to Jamaica and making my contribution. So in 2014, I decided to take the next major step and run for UJAA president, following in the footsteps of my sister Karlene, who was president before me.” Karlene encouraged Lesleyann to “step up”, and supported her through the entire journey. According to Samuel, “Most of us are active in our alumni associations because we attended phenomenal schools with phenomenal teachers. By giving forward (I deliberately do not ever use the word giving ‘back’, because that is not our direction), we demonstrate our patriotism – our love for Jamaica – by helping to ensure that those who come after us have as good or better experiences than ours.” STAYING OPEN TO POSSIBILITIES Her term as UJAA president was extended due to the COVID pandemic and by the time it was over in 2022, the UJAA membership had grown from 32 to over 60 alumni organisations during her presidency – an achievement of which she is especially proud. With her engineering background, she has also been a major force behind UJAA’s support of robotics in Jamaican schools, and has chaperoned several Jamaican student delegations to international robotics competitions in recent years. Her latest project with her own Immaculate Alumnae Association includes extending the robotics programme to Immaculate’s preparatory school, where they participated in the FIRST LEGO League Jamaica programme in late June. Samuel finds that one of the great ironies in her life of service has been the way in which her community volunteer activities have influenced her professionally, rather than the other way around. “Curiously, my leadership and communication skills were developed through my community efforts and helped me in my engineering career – not the other way around. To both, I bring my commitment to a high standard of performance. I also understand that working with volunteers is very different than working with persons who are being paid to do a job. And I also stay positive, and proceed as if success is inevitable.” In addition to her latest award from KCOBA, Samuel has been the recipient of numerous others, including The Bob Marley One Love Leadership Award from The Stop The Violence Alliance, The Caribbean Life Impact Award, The Founders Award from the ICHS Alumnae Association, and the United States House of Representatives Proclamation from Congresswoman Yvette Clarke. As for the future, Samuel is not yet ready to slow down. “I would like to obtain my doctorate in organisational leadership,” she says, “So I’m currently looking for the right programmes for me. I would also like to do more work in Jamaica and am always looking at how to contribute in new ways. But generally, I’m staying open to the possibilities, ready, as I’ve always been, to step through the doors as they open.” Ja-born engineer recognised for philanthropy, leadership Lesleyann Samuel accepts her award from Rainford “Perry” Bloomfield, Immediate Past President of the KC Old Boys Association New York Chapter. CONTRIBUTED THE MONTHLY GLEANER | JULY 18 - AUGUST 17, 2024 | www.jamaica-gleaner.com | NEWS
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THE WEEKLY GLEANER | JULY 18 - AUGUST 17, 2024 | www.jamaica-gleaner.com | NEWS 8 Liz Browne, a volunteer at the UN in the Tanzanian mission receiving a copy of the Remarkable Life of Paul Geddes book from Vilma Daley at the 4th annual LAMBS of Highgate Literary festival in Queens, New York. PHOTO BY LEONARD MCKENZIE THE AFJ joined NCB Foundation, Food For the Poor, Breds Treasure Beach, United Way and the Jamaica Social Stock Exchange and have signed a MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) to support Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts in Jamaica. Through its“Build a Better Jamaica Fund” the National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCBJ) will, for the month of July only, match donations up to J$150,000,000. The fund was established with an initial disbursement of J$20 million from NCB; AFJ announced donations of approximately J$11M received to date; Wisynco announced J$5M; The Jamaica Social Stock Exchange announced J$1M. Donations for this relief will be accepted through to July 31 and can be sent to one of the following accounts in the name of “NCB Building a Better Jamaica Fund”: JMD – NCB Mandeville Branch – 501556815 USD – NCB 1-7 Knutsford Blvd Branch: 354658984 AFJ acts as the fiscal agent for donations directly to Breds Treasure Beach Foundation. Non-monetary donations will be coordinated with our partners. The American Friends of Jamaica proudly join in this collaborative effort and lend our capabilities toward the outstanding goal of helping rebuild communities affected by the hurricane on the south coast of Jamaica. THE NATIONAL Film Board of Canada (NFB) will launch a documentary series about Jamaican Canadian musicians, Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land, on August 22. The anthology series features Jerry Brown, Nana McLean, Johnny Osbourne, Leroy Sibbles, Roy Panton and Yvonne Harrison. “With the creation of Summer Records, Jerry Brown helped infuse reggae and the Caribbean sound into the Canadian music landscape,” notes the Canada Black Music Archives. “Against the changing face of Toronto’s Little Jamaica, where she established some of the city’s landmark reggae record stores, singer Nana McLean challenges outdated stereotypes and establishes her reputation as the queen of Reggae in Canada, said the NFB. It noted that before gaining international recognition as the ‘Dancehall Godfather’, legendary singer Johnny Osbourne was at the forefront of a revolution that transformed Toronto into one of the most influential reggae communities in the world. “In Trench Town – the birthplace of reggae – Leroy Sibbles rose to stardom as the lead singer of The Heptones and the undisputed king of the reggae bassline. Then, at the height of his career, he left it all behind to create a new legacy for himself in Toronto,” said the NFB in a synopsis of the series. Roy Panton and Yvonne Harrison made history as one of the first Jamaican ska duos. Decades after going their separate ways, the pair rekindled their magic – this time, 3,000 kilometres north, in Scarborough, Ontario, it said. Co-written and co-directed by Chris Flanagan and Graeme Mathieson with production by Sherien Barsoum and Lea Marin, Sounds & Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land follows the journeys of these icons. Through rare archives and infectious beats, this captivating five-part anthology series takes you from Kingston to Kensington Market to see and hear how reggae made roots in Canada against all odds.” The NFB notes that “at the height of the golden age of reggae, some of Jamaica’s brightest stars left their homeland behind to shine their light in an unlikely hub of Caribbean creativity: Toronto”. The director of photography is Keenan Lynch, editors Rich Williamson, Graeme Mathieson, Navin Harrilal and Jadon JB Williams, and the executive producers are Chanda Chevannes and Anita Lee. It will be released on the website of the NFB and on apps. Groups team up for hurricane relief effort Documentary series on Ja Canadian musicians set for August launch
9 THE CONSULATE General of Jamaica, Miami is to host its annual service in recognition of Jamaica’s 62nd Anniversary of Independence on Sunday, July 28. The service, scheduled for 4 p.m., will be held at The Faith Center, 5555 NW 95th Avenue, Sunrise, Florida. This year’s sermon will be delivered by Bishop Clive Porter, senior pastor of the Victory Place International Worship Center in Lauderhill. The officiating minister will be Pastor Dr Clyde Bailey, senior pastor, The Faith Place Church in Miramar. The service will feature the official message from Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness. The service will also include several recitals from local performers including gospel performing artiste, Papa San; the South Florida Caribbean Chorale (SFCC), directed by Steve Higgins; Tallawah Mento Band, directed by Colin Smith; and the Jamaica Folk Revue. Consul General Oliver Mair appealed to the diaspora community and friends to unite “as we continue to work together to recover from Hurricane Beryl”. Proceeds from the service will go towards Jamaica’s Hurricane Beryl Relief efforts coordinated by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). Proceeds from Independence service for Hurricane Beryl relief ATLANTA, GA: THE ATLANTA-BASED Jamaican Museum and Cultural Center (JMCC) is among scores of organisations and individuals coming to the aid of Jamaicans, displaced by Hurricane Beryl, the category 4 storm that swept through the island on July 3. Here, Dr Apollone Reid (second right), president of JMCC, presents a care package to Novelette Simpson (second left), of Lilliput, St James, whose property was damaged in the storm. Dr Juan Reid (left), and Inca Zeballis (right), JMCC members, lend their support to the effort. “These packages, containing essential food items such as canned goods, rice, dry foods, and flashlights with batteries, were gratefully received by the affected families Marcia Clarke and Novelette Simpson, whose homes suffered significant damage from the hurricane. Our commitment to supporting and uplifting our community in times of need remains steadfast. This initiative is a testament to the resilience and unity that define us as a people, and we will continue to extend our efforts to ensure that no one faces adversity alone.” Georgia-based organisation offers help to victims of Hurricane Beryl Dr. Apollone Reid (second right), president of JMCC, presents a care package to Novelette Simpson (second left), of Lilliput, St. James, whose property was damaged in the storm. Dr. Juan Reid (left), and Inca Zeballis (right), JMCC members, lend their support to the effort. CONTRIBUTED THE MONTHLY GLEANER | JULY 18 - AUGUST 17, 2024 | www.jamaica-gleaner.com | NEWS
10 COUNCILLORS AND state agencies at last Thursday’s meeting of the St Elizabeth Municipal Corporation (StEMC) painted a dismal picture of an estimated multibilliondollar damage caused by Hurricane Beryl last week. Black River Mayor Richard Solomon said while the financial toll is still being tabulated, no sector of the Breadbasket Parish’s economic base was spared. “We are still crunching the figures, but I can tell you the agricultural sector was a total devastation,” said Solomon, who also lost a section of his roof to Beryl. “The business sector, the tourist sector – devastation. When I went and we looked and did the assessment on the southern section, where we have the tourist industry, an area like Jack Sprat, totally demolished.” Solomon said the parish, which was worst affected by Beryl, will need a lot of help to recover. “As it is, it is a bit early to put a dollar figure on the damage, but it is going to run into billions, based on my own assessment and the preliminary assessments of the various agencies,” he added. Education sector sustains heavy damage from Beryl PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES indicate that Jamaica’s education sector has suffered close to $800 million in damage due to the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Minister of Education and Youth, Fayval Williams, said the Government is committed to addressing these challenges swiftly and ensuring that educational facilities are safe and functional. “We are mobilising all the necessary resources to mitigate further damage and safeguard our staff and students,” she said. The ministry advised that technical officers conducted post-disaster assessments, which found that 100 schools in six of the seven regions sustained damage amounting to $797 million. “The majority of this cost reflects schools in St Ann and Trelawny. Other schools in other parishes have been negatively impacted, but due to the communications disruptions and impassable road conditions, the information has not been submitted or verified,” the ministry said in a media release. The ministry pointed out that the preliminary submission does not account for schools in Region Two, which covers the parishes of St Mary, Portland and St Thomas, because of disruptions in the amenities. Thirty-five schools in Region Four have been affected, with damage estimated at $246.6 million, while 34 institutions in Region Three sustained damage estimated at $240.8 million. Approximately $224 million will be required to effect repairs to 17 schools in Region Five and another $55.7 million for eight in Region Seven. The ministry estimated damage amounting to $30.1 million for one school in Region Six, and $600,000 for five in Region One. Teens charged with lottery scamming TWO BOYS, both 17 years old, have been charged with obtaining property by false pretence and conspiring to commit an offence under the Law Reform (Special Provisions) Fradulent Transaction Act. Reports are that on July 8, the teenagers’ cell phones were searched with their permission by police about 10 a.m. Police discovered various items, including transcripts of them conspiring to make financial gain by creating a fake investment page on Facebook, inviting people to invest. An interview was done in the presence of their guardians and attorneys, and charges were later proffered. JRC planning rail service expansion THE JAMAICA Railway Corporation (JRC) is looking to commence work towards launching phase one of the tourist train service between Montpelier, St James, and Appleton Estate in St Elizabeth. Billions to rebuild St Bess Munro College sustained significant damage during the passage of Hurricane Beryl. CONTRIBUTED Several damaged utility poles in Martha Brae, Trelawny were the initial effects of Hurricane Beryl on Thursday, July 4. PHOTOS BY ASHLEY ANGUIN [NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED] THE MONTHLY GLEANER | JULY 18 - AUGUST 17, 2024 | www.jamaica-gleaner.com | NEWS
11 Celebrating 62 Years of Jamaica Love This engagement will involve, among other things, track reconstruction, acquisition of trains, and constructing necessary infrastructure along the route. The JRC also plans to kick-start preparations for the launch of passenger and freight train services between Spanish Town, St Catherine, and Kingston. Additionally, the company will finalise the roll-out of commercial rail service from Bodles Junction to Linstead in St Catherine, specifically for transporting aggregates. These activities form part of the JRC’s programmed continuation this year of strategies targeting the entity’s improved positioning to revitalise and expand rail service and optimise its financial performance. Details of these and other engagements are contained in the Jamaica Public Bodies of estimates and expenditure for the fiscal year ending 2024-25. The JRC is also expected to commence discussions with private investors to secure funding for building rail infrastructure, rehabilitating existing rolling stock, acquiring new trains, and upgrading the entity’s Kingston workshop. JTA sued for accepting Gov’t wage offer THE UNION representing teachers in Jamaica is now entangled in a lawsuit filed by a former president, who aims to nullify its current threeyear wage agreement with the Government, according to court documents. La Sonja Harrison, immediate past president of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), contends in the lawsuit that the virtual special delegates’ vote – held in March last year – to accept the wage offer presented by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service was in breach of the JTA’s constitution. “Section 14 of the [JTA] constitution explicitly states that voting must be carried out by the assembly of delegates at a physical location and not virtually,”she asserted in an affidavit obtained by The Sunday Gleaner. According to the lawsuit, section 14 is similar to section 13, which deals with the holding of the union’s annual conference. “In both instances, the delegates can only vote with their physical presence by a show of hand or where secret ballots are permitted.” “The claimant, therefore, contends that the acceptance of the present salary package given to members of the JTA is void on the basis that the JTA was not properly constituted in carrying out the vote to accept the government’s offer,” Harrison argued. The virtual conference where delegates voted to accept the government’s wage offer was chaired by Harrison in her capacity as JTA president at the time, according to members of the executive. Munro mangled - Popular St Elizabeth boys’ school faces $310m preliminary recovery bill IT WILL take US$2 million (J$310 million) or more to get Munro College in Potsdam, St Elizabeth, back up and running following Hurricane Beryl’s destructive passage, which left 31 of the 35 buildings on the school’s compound mangled. The 168-year-old institution, often called ‘The City on a Hill’, buckled under the force of the monster storm when its outer bands battered Jamaica’s south coast last Wednesday. Several buildings, including the principal’s office, staff cottages and the sixth-form block, lost roofs, windows, or doors. At the same time, furniture, solar panels and sections of the tennis court’s fencing also suffered noticeable damage. A section of a perimeter wall to the back of the school also collapsed, along with it dozens of trees that lined one entrance to the school. “Of the 35 buildings, only four were not damaged. So you are talking about 31 buildings receiving from medium to significant damage,” Munro College Principal Mark Smith told The Gleaner on Monday. Smith, who lives on compound, described Beryl’s passage as a “horrifying” experience, recalling that at one point, his five-year-old son asked whether they were going to die. Smith said the howling winds and torrential downpour had made the boy anxious. Gov’t to fast-track repairs to damaged markets REPAIRS TO markets that sustained damage during the passage of Hurricane Beryl will be fast-tracked. The Falmouth, Mandeville, Lucea and Old Harbour markets in Trelawny, Manchester, Hanover and St Catherine, respectively, were significantly impacted by gale-force winds and torrential rains accompanying the category four cyclone. “The Government, earlier this year, had announced a $500-million programme for markets across the country. We will move that process forward and we will give priority to those markets that were affected by the hurricane,” Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, advised. He was addressing Wednesday’s post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. McKenzie also said infirmaries in Westmoreland, Trelawny, Hanover, St Ann and St Elizabeth were also affected. [NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED] A distressed Alethia Hylton is emotional as she stands infront of what is left of her house, after it was destroyed by a fallen coconut tree during Hurricane Beryl’s passage. PHOTO BY ASHLEY ANGUIN THE MONTHLY GLEANER | JULY 18 - AUGUST 17, 2024 | www.jamaica-gleaner.com | NEWS
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13 Yasmine Peru/ Senior Gleaner Writer VICTORY IS sweet and nobody knows that better than this year’s Festival Song Competition winner, Candy Isaacs. In a highly competitive year when all 10 finalists had songs which Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Lenford Salmon said “could win”, the visually impaired Isaacs walked away with the trophy as well as the Best Performer title. IT WAS Isaacs’ second time at the competition, and her entire family was invested in her journey. Once she was announced winner at the Jamaica College auditorium on Saturday night, her mother jumped out of her seat, as if ejected by some force other than her own, and rushed to front of stage where she started the high-energy celebration. “I was waiting for the moment,” an exhilarated Diana Morrison confessed. “When I heard second place, I said, ‘Come on, Candy is the winner.’ Right now I am feeling great! I was a bit tired, but from I heard the announcement ... ah doan suh tired again yuh know. I don’t know where it gone.” Morrison said that she was confident about her daughter’s win after attending rehearsals earlier that day. After watching Candy’s performance, she told herself that “Candy gone clear”. But it was a victory that might not have happened had Morrison stood her ground in not wanting her daughter to enter anymore competitions. “In 2021, she was in the top 10 but she didn’t place ... and before that she came second in the Gospel competition. But this one ... I tell you ... she was divinely led by God. I told her that I didn’t want her to enter any more competitions, but she came to Sweet Festival Song victory for Candy Isaacs Kimiela ‘Candy’ Isaacs (left) is presented with the first-place trophy by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange , after winning the 2024 Jamaica Festival Song Competition with ‘#One Jamaica’. Top-quality entries a ‘vindication’ for Minister Grange me and told me what the Lord said to her. I said to her, ‘Since yuh say is God, I will go with you.’ And I stood with her all the way,” Morrison shared. VERY HAPPY Salmon said he was “very happy for the winner” and “really proud” about the writing of the songs. “Over the years we have been encouraging people to put a little more effort in where it begins. It starts with the script ... and they really came very, very strong this year. Any one of those 10 could have won. Trisstar, who had to unfortunately drop out because of ill health, we believe that she was also a strong contender to win because she had a very good song. To sum it all up, we are very, very happy,” Salmon said, while noting that this was “vindication” for Minister of Culture Olivia Grange . “The driving force behind it was really the minister. A number of us ... including myself ... at some point in time, doubted that the Festival Song could be rebuilt into what it has become today. At times, I even said to the minister that maybe it’s time for us to let it go. She said, ‘Absolutely not. I am confident that we can get it back to where it was.’And this is really a vindication of her belief and her strong approach to it to say, ‘We going to build it back. Just come with me’,” Salmon shared. He commended special guest artiste Kevin Downswell, who “took it to another level” inside the Jamaica College auditorium. It was a rousing praise-and-worship session as Downswell offered songs such as It’s Already Done, and When I Come to the End of Myself, and a prayer for those affected by Hurricane Beryl. The 10 finalists were Auraiya Hope (Proud Jamaican); Sister Novelette (Fi Mi Island Home); TrishMaq (Jamaica is a Big Brand); Kimiela ‘Candy’ Isaacs (#One Jamaica); Trisstar (Jamaica Jamaica); Pepita (We are Jamaicans); Lex MD (Jah Love this Land); Renzzah (Waa Back Jamaica); Reggae Maxx (Better Jamaica); and Casey Donaldson (Sweet Jamaica). Third place went to Sis Novelette and second place to Trishmar. The winning songwriter, performer and the producer were awarded prizes totalling $3 million. Emcee for the evening was Jenny Jenny; contestants were backed by the Skool band. yasmine.peru@gleanerjm.com Second place winner TrishMaq was all smiles. PHOTOS BY NATHANIEL STEWART THE MONTHLY GLEANER | JULY 18 - AUGUST 17, 2024 | www.jamaica-gleaner.com | NEWS
THE MONTHLY GLEANER | JULY 18 - AUGUST 17, 2024 | www.jamaica-gleaner.com | NEWS 14 Plaint CL2023CV00229 Mycordo Adgar v Everton Brown, Linden Thomas, Lancelot Riley, Desmond Thompson, Dwayne Ayton-Plaint CL2023CV00229 TAKE NOTICE DWAYNE AYTON that action has been filed against you in the Clarendon Parish Court holden May Pen by Mycordo Adgar whose address is in c/o Treshia Griffiths & Co Attorney-at-Law of Suite No 8, 40 Shortwood Road, Kingston 8, St. Andrew, Jamaica, West Indies for damages for negligence arising out of a motor vehicle accident which occurred on the 3rd day of August 2019 along Bustamante Highway in the parish of Clarendon involving Toyota Caldina Registered 9786DF driven by Everton Brown owned by Linden Thomas, Toyota Yaris Registered 8299HX driven by Lancelot Rily owned by Desmond Thompson & Nissan Sunny Registered 6916HR driven and owned by Dwayne Ayton, requiring you to appear before the court to answer to plaint. TAKE NOTICE that the Summons, Plaint Note, Particulars of Claim, Notice of Intention to Tender into Evidence Hearsay Statements Made in Documents are deemed to be served upon you by this advertisement. You are required to enter appearance either in person or through an attorney-at-law at the Clarendon Parish Court holden May Pen on the 17th September 2024 at 10:00am. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to hear the claim and pronounce judgment, your absence notwithstanding. TRESHIA GRIFFITHS & CO. Attorney-at-law for the Plaintiff Dated the 9th day of May, 2024 NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS Neil Armstrong/Gleaner Writer A JAMAICAN Canadian literary and cultural theorist has been appointed the new associate vice president: equity, diversity and inclusion (AVP: EDI) at Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario for a five-year term beginning August 1, Emancipation Day. Dr Andrea Davis says it’s a good move, she is excited and looking forward to what it produces. During her over 20-year career at York University, she has served as a distinguished faculty member and chair in the Department of Humanities. Leading a transformative vision of interdisciplinary teaching and research, Dr Davis is the founder and programme coordinator of the Black Canadian Studies Certificate and was the academic convenor of the 2023 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences. “I am delighted to welcome Dr Davis to Laurier,” said Heidi Northwood, provost and vice president: academic. “Her deep disciplinary knowledge, creativity and extensive leadership experience will make her a valued leader and supporter of students, staff and faculty alike at Laurier. She will be at the centre of our collective effort to create a community where everyone feels a sense of belonging, empowerment and connection.” Asked about leaving York, Dr Davis said: “The work of EDI, of equity, and trying to create a more just university is really not confined to one university campus. So, campuses across Canada, across North America are trying to respond to these questions which are contemporary and urgent questions about the relevance of the university in the wider world – both in terms of producing knowledge and making that knowledge respond to the lived experiences of people.” She described it is a significant shift nonetheless, noting: “But I’m really not thinking about the work as siloed work. I’m going to be very eager to think about how one builds relationships and builds partnerships, and the ability to combine strategies so that we can have more forceful impact that’s generated right across multiple places.” CROSS-APPOINTMENTS In her new role, Davis aims to continue to implement Laurier’s strategic plan for EDI and engage with equity-deserving groups, delivering strategic expertise to the multicampus academic and administrative units. She will also direct the Centre for Student Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (CSEDI) and Office of Human Rights and Conflict Management (OHRCM) to advance supports for Laurier students and communities. “My commitment to champion and support first-generation and racialised students, diversify the professorate, and embed Black Studies in the humanities has permeated all aspects of my work as an educator, researcher, and academic leader over the 20 years of my career,” said Davis. “The role of AVP: EDI formalises that ongoing work. I am excited to have the opportunity in a student- and community-centred university to support a culture of inclusive belonging that permeates all aspects of Laurier across campuses. I look forward to creating a tangible culture of access and inclusion.” Having served as a special adviser on anti-Black racism strategies at York’s Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies and as interim director of the Centre for Research on Latin America and the Caribbean (CERLAC), Dr Davis brings extensive leadership experience to her role as AVP: EDI. She also contributed significantly as chair of York’s Senate Academic Policy, Planning, and Research Committee. Davis holds cross-appointments in several graduate programmes at York and has received numerous accolades for her contributions to teaching and research. She was the recipient of the prestigious 3M National Teaching Fellowship in 2021, recipient of an honorary Doctor of Laws from Royal Roads University in 2023 and has been recognised with honours and awards at the faculty, university, and national levels. Davis succeeds Vanessa Oliver who has served as interim AVP: EDI since May 2023. With a notable career, Davis’s research expertise centres on the literatures and cultures of black women in the Americas and is supported by grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). Fostering cross-cultural dialogue, Davis is recipient of the Canadian Association for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CALACS) best book award for “Horizon, Sea, Sound.” Building on her work as an accomplished author, she is lead co-editor of The Routledge Handbook to Black Canadian Literature and co-editor of the Journal of Canadian Studies. When Jamaica celebrated its 50th anniversary of independence in 2012, Davis co-edited with Dr Carl James the anthology, Jamaica in the Canadian Experience: A Multiculturalizing Presence. She is already thinking of organising an annual lecture series that could become a book of essays in the future, and she is also working on a semi-fictional work, The Black Atlantic and the Wide Sargasso Sea, to try to trace the journey of her great-great-grandmother across the Sargasso Sea from England to Jamaica. Jamaican Canadian professor appointed new associate vice president Dr. Andrea Davis appointed the new associate vice-president: equity, diversity and inclusion (AVP: EDI) at Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario. CONTRIBUTED
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THE MONTHLY GLEANER | JULY 18 - AUGUST 17, 2024 | www.jamaica-gleaner.com | NEWS 16 Aubrey Campbell/Gleaner Writer NEW YORK, NY: THE NATIONAL election later this year, on November 5, is shaping up to be an election like no other, and that is especially so as municipalities, townships and communities across these United States of America prepare for a seismic shift in how they are represented at all levels of government. ONE SUCH municipality that will be under the election microscope this August, well before November, is Broward County, Florida, a jurisdiction that is home to one of the fastest growing and diverse population, certainly in the southeastern quadrant of the country. With a quality of life favouring the rich and the retiring type, it is seen as a pivotal polling point for matters that must be ultimately decided by a majority and this election cycle is no different. Just ask Tamar Hamilton. Tamar who..? Tamar Hamilton. She wants to be the next (Broward) County Court Judge, an achievement that would put a cap on her lifelong passion for community and public service, without borders. Between now and August 20, 2024, election day, Hamilton and her team of volunteers are taking the time to canvass the county in an effort to realise yet another milestone on her dream journey, to this point. Tamar Hamilton, Esq, is the leading attorney and founder of the Law Office of Tamar N. Hamilton, P.A. Her journey to the practice of law began when she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies Arts and Humanities, from Florida Atlantic University, in Boca Raton, Florida, with emphasis in the areas of communication and writing. Hamilton later received her Juris Doctorate degree with honours from St Thomas University School of Law in Miami Gardens, Florida, where she presently serves as an Adjunct Law Professor. INVALUABLE EXPERIENCE With her desire to impact as many lives as possible with the knowledge and experiences she gained, she returned to her native Jamaica, and achieved the Legal Certificate (Law School Degree) at the Norman Manley Law School, Jamaica, WI, allowing her entrance to practise law in the 21 Eastern Caribbean Islands. She is a practising attorney in Jamaica, and has been connecting Floridians with legal resources and services in Jamaica, with the hope of building the confidence of the Jamaican community in the Jamaican legal system. Hamilton has gained invaluable experience in Estate Planning, Wills and Probate, as wells as Property Law, including Real Estate Transactional and litigation matters, including but not limited to Mortgage Foreclosure, Quiet Title Actions, Contract Law and Business Transactions. She continues to serve the community, connecting people to valuable resources, and being a role model. She believes persons must lead by first becoming the example of what they want to see. Her professional affiliations include: • The Florida Bar • General Legal Council of Jamaica • T.J. Reddick Bar Association • Broward Christian Lawyers Bar Association • Jamaican-American Bar Association. Hamilton’s candidacy is fuelled by her passionate for service. As an adjunct Professor at St Thomas University School of Law, she not only teaches, but serves as a mentor to her students. This passion to guide, inspire and motivate those she meets is the Ja-born Florida attorney goes for seat as Broward County judge Attorney Tamar Hamilton – candidate for County Court Judge seat in Broward, Florida. CONTRIBUTED driving force behind all her pursuits. Her philosophy is that each person has a treasure that lies deep within them, waiting to be discovered; once the treasure is discovered people will begin to live an enriched and fulfilling life. “I was born and raised in Jamaica and owe a debt of gratitude to my parents and so many others from ‘the village that raised me’. I’m at the stage now where I want to give back,” she offered. Her professional journey has taken her to the point where she believes that the representation must mirror the taxation regimen that obtains in the society. It is for that reason that she is offering herself for public service and banking on the support of the community on‘Primary Day’August 20. Early voting will start on August 10 through to 18. Hamilton is mother to two children, daughter Shaneil, son Gregory 11. She is married to Gregory Hamilton.
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(August 1-5). https://harbourfrontcentre.com/ series/island-soul/ Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade, (August 3), 8 a.m.-8 p.m. at Exhibition Place. See torontocarnival.ca for other events. Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the anniversary of Jamaica’s 62nd Independence on Sunday, August 4, 3 p.m. at West Toronto Church of God, 1655 Wilson Ave., Toronto. Blockobana organised by Blackness Yes! (Sunday, August 4), Stackt Market, Toronto. https://blockorama.ca/blockobana/ JAMBANA One World Festival, (Monday, August 5), Chinguacousy Park in Brampton. https://jambana. com Jerkfest Toronto (August 9-11), Centennial Park, 256 Centennial Park Road, Toronto. https://www. jerkfestival.ca Jamaica’s Independence & JCA’S Anniversary Gala Dinner & Dance on Saturday, August 10, 6p.m. at the Jamaican Canadian Association, 995 Arrow Rd., Toronto. Rastafest, Canada’s largest celebration of Rastafari heritage (August 1517). Rastafest in Little Jamaica and the 7th Annual Canadian Reggae Music Conference. https://rastafest.tv Jamaica Day Family, Food and Music Festival (August 24-25). Brampton Sports Park. https://torontojamaicaday.com 13th annual Afro-Carib Fest (August 24-25). Thomson Memorial Park, Scarborough. https://afrocaribfestival.com Jamaican Canadian Association’s 22nd Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony with dinner and dance on Saturday, September 21, at the Jamaican Canadian Community Centre, 995 Arrow Rd. EVENTS HAPPENING ELSWHERE IN CANADA Jamaican Cultural Association of Nova Scotia Plaque Unveiling Ceremony August 1 Location: Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, 10 a.m. Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, 1:30 p.m. JamDay Hosted by the Jamaican (Ottawa) Community Association Inc. (JOCA) August 10. 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. Rideau Community Hub, 815 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, Ontario K1K 3A7 JOCA is also organising a supply drive to collect essential items for those affected by the recent disaster. Donations can be dropped off at Heartwood House, located at 404 McArthur Ave., Ottawa, ON K1K 1G8, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. Rhythm Movements Community Association Inc Rhythm Culture Festival (RCF) Annual Premiere Family event: August 10. 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. August 11. 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Location: Clarke Fields Park (93 Houlahan Street, Nepean, ON) The Jamaican High Commission in Ottawa will be hosting two events: Flag Raising Ceremony, 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 6. Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West Church Service, 3 p.m. Sunday, August 11. Ottawa Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2200 Benjamin Avenue, Ottawa Jamaican Association of Northern Alberta: August 3-5 – Heritage Days at Northlands Grounds August 24 – Independence Celebrations at 10420 – 103 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0V1 September 7 – Volunteer Appreciation at 10420 – 103 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0V1 NEW YORK CALIFORNIA Jamaica Awareness Association of California (JAAC) invites you to celebrate the 62nd Anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence at a worship service & cultural reception, Sunday, August 4, at 2.30 pm, Holy Faith Episcopal Church, 260 N. Locust Street, Inglewood, CA. 90301. Info, call 310.414.0542, e. jifdpinc@yahoo. com JAAC presents a Jamaica Independence Brunch & Fete, Sunday, August 11, 2024, 12 noon – 6.30 pm, at the Chino Valley D.E.S Club (Portuguese Hall), 12800 7th Street, Chino, CA. 91710. Jamaican cuisine, dancing, cultural events., give aways. Adults - $60. T. 951.316.3053; 310.415.0542; 951.453.9184 PHILADELPHIA Team Jamaica Bickle (TJB) presents its Jamaica Independence gala on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at the Hilton, Philadelphia City Avenue, starting at 7.00 pm. Dinner, Awards & Dancing by Trilogy Music w/DJ Finny. Dress Code: Chic. MC Janelle Burrell. Tix/info: 267.342.6172. e.tjbphilly@ gmail.om FLORIDA The Consulate General of Jamaica, Miami, invites you to the Annual Ecumenical service of Thanksgiving & Celebration marking Jamaica’s 62nd Anniversary of Independence, Sunday, July 28, 2024, at 4.00 pm, at The Faith Center, 5555 NW 95 Avenue, sunrise, Florida, 33351. Info; 305.374.8431. Come celebrate aSWEET & DANDY INDEPENDENCE LYME WITH Jamaica Women OfFlorida (JWOF), on SATURDAY August 3rd, 2024, at La Veranda Restaurant & Bar, 8320 W. Sunrise Boulevard, # 115, Plantation. FL., from 9 PM - 2 AM. Donation: $20. It’s a fundraiser event with proceeds to benefit JWOF Scholarships NEW YORK JIFI~NYC board of directors, and committee members cordially invite all family, community members and friends of Jamaica to come celebrate Jamaica’s 62nd Anniversary of Independence at the Grand Independence Black Tie Gala, Saturday, August 10 at 7 pm, at the Terrace On The Park, 52-11 111th Street, Queens, NY. Enjoy keynote speaker, dinner, entertainment and awards. NEW JERSEY The Jamaica Organization of New Jersey (JON-J), Flag raising ceremony – Middlesex County, Friday, July 26, at 4.30 pm, 75 Baynard Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 City Hall Plaza, City of Newark, 920 Broad Street, Newark, NJ, 07102, Thursday, August 1, at 5pm. Programme: awards, special guests, performances, refreshments. JON-J and the City of Paterson present a flag raising ceremony for Passaic County, on Friday, August 2, at 5pm, at the Paterson City Hall, 155 market Street, Paterson, NJ. 07505. The Jamaica Organization of New Jersey (JON-J) presents a Thanksgiving Service in celebration of Jamaica’s 62nd Anniversary of Independence, on Sunday, August 11 at 4pm, at the West side Worship Center COGOP, 192 W. Demarest Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631. Preacher, Rev. Dr. Richard Griffiths, Bronx Bethany Church of the Nazarene, Bronx, NY. Officiant: Bishop Winston G. Christian, senior pastor. Info: 848.228.7976. CONNECTICUT The West Indian Independence Celebration and Parade, marking Jamaica’s 62nd Anniversary of Independence, takes place on Saturday, August 10 at Bushnell Park, downtown Hartford with carnival parade, live entertainment, concert, starting at noon. MC. Burgerman. Music by Jukie Blacks. For information, call 860.777.7558 Happenings THE WEEKLY GLEANER | JULY 18 - AUGUST 17, 2024 | www.jamaica-gleaner.com | CLASSIFIEDS / EVENTS NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE OF JAMAICA IN THE CIVIL DIVISION CLAIM NO. SU2023CV03545 BETWEEN KARON FRAZER 1ST CLAIMANT AND WILLIAM FRASER 2ND CLAIMANT AND RANJEL CARTY 1ST DEFENDANT AND ANDRE WHYTE 2ND DEFENDANT TO: RANIEL CARTY Formerly of Grantham District Clarendon TAKE NOTICE that by way of a Claim Form and Particulars of Claim dated November 10, 2023 and filed in the Supreme Court of Judicature of Jamaica on November 10, 2023, the Claimants, KARON FRAZER and WILLIAM FRASER of Cobbla District, Spaulding P.O. in the parish of Manchester and 1474 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn New York 11210, United States of America respectively claims against you, RANJEL CARTY to recover damages for negligence arising out of a motor vehicle accident on the 21st day of December 2017 at approximately 7:30 a.m. along the Kendal Main Road, Kendal in the parish of Manchester, Jamaica as a result of which they suffered loss and damage and incurred expenses. The particulars of the said motor vehicle accident are as follows: (i) On the said date and time and along the said road the First Claimant was driving her Honda Civic motorcar registered 5787 GM heading towards Mandeville, Manchester with the Second Claimant as a front seat passenger. The Second Defendant, driving his Toyota Wish motorcar registered PD 6790 was travelling behind the First Claimant, and you, driving your Toyota Corolla motorcar registered 5589 HJ was travelling behind the Second Defendant. While so travelling you collided with the Second Defendant’s vehicle and then collided into the First Claimant’s vehicle causing her to lose control of same and run off the road. (ii) The said motor vehicle accident was due solely to or contributed to by your negligence in failing to keep a proper lookout, driving at an excessive rate of speed, attempting to overtake at a time when it was manifestly unsafe to do so, failing to have any or any adequate regard for other road users and failing to stop, slow down, swerve or in any other way manage or control the said Toyota Corolla motorcar registered 5589 HJ so as to avoid the accident. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that you are permitted to file an Acknowledgment of Service and Defence within twenty-eight (28) days and fifty-six (56) days respectively, after the publication of this Notice and that if you fail to do so judgment may be entered against you which means that the Claimants will be entitled to take steps to enforce payments from you of any money they are claiming and you will have no right to be heard except as to the amount of any costs claimed the way in which you can pay the judgment unless you apply to set the judgment aside, 16 May, 2024 LOST TITLE APPLICATION NO.: 2530728 OFFICE OF TITLES NOTICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 82 OF THE REGISTRATION OF TITLES ACT (RTA) WHEREAS the applicant(s) in the above stated application has/have declared that the following duplicate Certificate of Title has been lost, I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that I intend to cancel the said Certificate of Title and issue a new one in duplicate fourteen days after the last publication of this advertisement. 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