TASTE OF CARIB Special Election for Richardson’s seat
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Guyana and Trinidad have indicated
plans to stage largely scaled down versions
of their normally multi-tiered
events that normally include a street
carnival parade, public calypso and soca
competitions, steel pan contests and a
slew of other events inclusive of fetes
and calypso tents.
St. Lucia’s Minister of Tourism,
Ernest Hilaire said this week that “in
case you haven’t heard, we recently
announced major event news. After a
two-year hiatus, Saint Lucia carnival
will return with a safe and responsible
approach in July 2022. This year’s
festivities will be dubbed ‘The Vaxxed
Mas.’ Dominica and Grenada are yet to
unveil their plans this year but planners
appear to be confident that officials will
relent and allow for amended versions
this year.
And for the second successive year,
Trinidad has cancelled its world class
street parades, large fetes and a few
other outdoor events. “Concert type
events” will be staged but vaccinated
patrons will be confined to safe pods in
smaller than normal groups. Minister
of Health, Terry Deyalsingh says this is
the way to go for now, until the Covid
situation improves. Trinidad has been
among the worst hit regional countries
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with more than 3,500 deaths since
March of 2020. Guyana’s Feb. 23 street
parade is also off and most events will
be held virtually.
“We are taking very brave measures
to open up as many sectors in society as
possible, especially to those people who
are vaccinated. We are in full support
of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and
the Arts to start to reopen the entertainment
sector as carefully as possible
as they are doing,” said Deyalsing.
In Antigua where the island is preparing
for early elections, Prime Minister
Gaston Browne says this year’s
edition hinges on improved vaccination
rates as well as a steady decline in the
number of infections.
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Heights, parts of Flatbush, and Prospect
Lefferts Gardens.
The virtual forum will be moderated
by District Leaders of the 43rd AD Edu
Hermelyn, Sarana Purcell and BYD
President, Jermaine Isaac, and kicks off
at 7:00 pm.
The event will be live-streamed on
the Kings County Democratic County
Committee Facebook and YouTube
pages.
Please submit questions in advance
to kcdcc2020@gmail.com.
In January, newly-elected Brooklyn
Borough President Antonio Reynoso
announced that he was bringing on
Assemblymember Richardson as deputy
borough president.
In her new role, Reynoso, a former
New York City Council Member, said
Richardson will be focused on addressing
food insecurity, reducing gun violence,
and supporting Brooklyn’s Community
Boards and ensuring they are
reflective of the communities they
serve.
Reynoso said Richardson is a lifelong
Brooklyn resident and a committed
public servant.
Since 2015, she served the 43rd
Assembly District in Central Brooklyn.
“For years, Assemblymember Richardson
has been an unwavering progressive
voice and a powerful advocate
for her community in Central Brooklyn,”
Reynoso said. “From tackling food
insecurity and gun violence in our
communities to delivering historic tenant
protections and criminal justice
reform, Diana has been on the frontlines
fighting for the kind of progressive
policies that transform communities.”
Much like Reynoso, Richardson said
she has dedicated her life to serving the
community that raised her.
“I’m honored to be able to continue
that service in Borough Hall,” she said.
“Our borough has been hit hard by
this pandemic, particularly the communities
of color, small businesses, and
essential workers on the frontlines, and
I’m ready to work alongside Borough
President Reynoso to uplift working
families and deliver a recovery that
centers the most vulnerable among us.
“Borough President Reynoso is a
coalition builder and a progressive
champion, and I know that together we
can deliver a stronger, more equitable
future for Brooklyn,” she added.
In an email message to constituents,
Richardson said it was “a deep honor to
represent the 43rd Assembly District, a
vibrant community that has raised me,
with its own distinct presence, so rich
in culture, and an unyielding spirit like
no other.
“Your willingness to take a chance
on my leadership means the world to
me, and the bond we have built has
been incredibly special.,” she said.
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