Caribbean National Weekly June 15, 2023

HEAT ADVISORY Issued for South Florida with dangerous temps possible

The first Heat Advisory of the season was issued for MiamiDade and Broward counties Wednesday as temperatures were expected to reach potentially dangerous levels.

The advisory was in effect until 7 p m Friday and also includes Palm Beach, mainland Monroe and Collier counties, the National Weather Service said

Afternoon highs are likely to climb into the low to mid 90s, and heat index values will range between 105-108 degrees

OF GANGS AND POVERTY IN JAMAICA

The President and Chief Executive Officer of Food for the Poor, Inc., Mr. Ed Raine, on Saturday night, called on a wide cross-section of the Jamaican community in South Florida to join the organization in its efforts to address crime and violence on the island of Jamaica.

In an address to the Friends of Good Shepherd International (FOGS) Fundraising Gala 2023, Mr Raine lamented the influence of gangs on the youths of the nation and appealed for intervention to curtail such practice

Mr Raine urged the over 200 guests who packed the ballroom of the DoubleTree by

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Hilton Hotel in Sunrise, Florida, to assist in breaking the cycle of crimes by first addressing the social conditions that led to young people looking to the gangs as a way out of poverty

Food for the Poor, he noted, was committed to reaching as many youths as possible, through its literacy and skill training programs and by partnering with other charitable organizations, such as the Good Shepherd Foundation of Montego Bay

Noting that Friends of Good Shepherd International, Inc was established to support the work of the Montego Bay Charity, Mr Raine lauded the Florida group for its contribution to education and healthcare in Jamaica and other regions of the Caribbean

Mr Raine commended Archbishop Charles Dufour, founder of the Good Shepherd Foundation of Montego Bay for his vision and tenacity in spearheading several of

the projects supported by the foundation Food for the Poor, he said, was proud of its association with the Friends of Good Shepherd in Florida for the past twenty-seven years, and looked toward their continued partnership

Mr Raine reminded the audience that while a major focus of his organization was building houses for the poor and marginalized in over seventeen countries, it was keenly aware of the importance of also building lives in the process

Major highlights of the gala included presentations of the Meritorious Service Award and the Humanitarian Award (posthumously), to the immediate past President of Friends of Good Shepherd, Marie Buteau, and former Vice Chair of the Good Shepherd Foundation of Montego Bay, Prishotamdas (“Pishu”) Chandiram Chatani, respectively

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With the heat advisory issued, MiamiDade County was urging residents to take extra precautions, especially those who are at most risk such as children, infants, older adults, people with chronic medical conditions, outdoor workers, and pregnant women “We want our residents and visitors to be aware of the potential risks of extreme heat, so that we can all take the proper precautions to stay safe and healthy here in Miami-Dade County,” Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said in a statement. “I encourage all residents to do a Heat Check: drink water, rest, and find shade if you are working or playing outdoors this week ”

The county said people without access to air conditioning are strongly encouraged to seek relief with a friend or family member who has air conditioning or in public air-conditioned facilities such as Miami-Dade County Public Libraries, malls, or community recreation centers Employers with workers exposed to heat are encouraged to provide shaded rest breaks with ample drinking water

“High Grade” Sizzla Kalonji releases new single

Floridian athlete Noah Lyles leave Jamaican audienc enamored

Jamaican schools to get CCTV cameras following death of 8-year-old girl

Dr. Mark Nicely (Secretary General JTA) , Ms Simone Rowe (Administave secretary JTA) , Consul General Oliver Mair at the 8th “Advancements in Educaon” Summit on June 14, 2023, at the Florida Atlanc University, Davie Campus – Contributed

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Johmari Jones, on behalf of Lauderhill Firefighters Benevolent Associaon, donated a large quanty of school supplies in ancipaon of the Back Pack Giveaways later this summer. – Contributed

On Saturday, June 10, Jamaican wellness influencer Kamila McDonald had a Well-Fit Link Up in Miramar, hosted by Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam. Mayor Messam and hundreds gathered for an invigorang workout rejuvenang yoga and meditaon session. – Contributed

South Florida-based @vibrantsoulshelly (le) snapped a photo with Jamaican wellness influencer, Kamila McDonald, at the WellFit LinkUp held in Miramar on Saturday, June 10. – Contributed

Teachers from the Caribbean Islands of (L-R) Aruba, Trinidad & Tobago and St Maarten with Mr. Leo Gilling at the “Advancements in Educaon” Summit – Contributed

Dr. Noel Gordon, Dr. Angela Wright, Mr Leo Gilling (Center) , Dr. Sherika Dacres, and Dr. Dianna Davis Smith – Contributed

Gerturde Fraser celebrang her 80th birthday in Pemborke Pines recently. – Contributed

A Junkanoo band "rushes" in front of a capvated audience at The Bahamas Toast to 50 at Island SPACE Caribbean Museum on Tuesday, June 6, 2023

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Floridian athlete Noah Lyles leaves Jamaican audience enamored

On Saturday, June 3rd, an enamored majority Jamaican audience was treated to the return of the Racers Grand Prix at the Jamaican National Stadium

A silver stop on the World Athletics Continental Tour marked its return after a 3-year hiatus with a series of outstanding performances from athletes around the world and a show-stopping finale headlined by a dominant Noah Lyles run in the 200m finals, which felt like an official changing of the guard

Just the day before, Florida native Lyles admitted to pre-event butterflies “I am not going to lie, I am a little nervous, an American stepping onto Jamaican soil When we were kids, we were very well informed about Jamaica and the crowd and so we know that they can be very enthusiastic themselves cheering on or booing people, so I am preparing myself for both,” he shared with the Jamaican Observer

If he was nervous, it didn’t show Lyles smashed the meet record with a time of 19 67 seconds, handily beating runner-up Britain’s Zharnel Hughes who ran 20 14, and Jamaica’s Rasheed Dyer who finished with a season-best 20 53

After the race, the 25-year-old sprint phenom was embraced by racing royalty Usain Bolt, illustrating the kind of respect that transcends national lines Lyles later revealed what Bolt told him — to keep bringing his personality to the sport As much an ambassador off the track as he is a speedster on it, Lyles spends seemingly every waking moment promoting athletics He retweets other athletes’ accomplishments and milestones elevating them with his rising profile His Youtube presence is robust, regularly dropping wellproduced mini-documentaries showing the

behind-the-scenes at each event

“We have a meeting every two weeks, we discuss what we ’ re trying to get out of it, who we ’ re trying to reach, [etc ],” he explained

“My goal wasn’t to be a world record holder, grab as many World Championships or Olympic medals my goal was to transcend the sport and take it to a place that it’s never been, that it’s never seen,” Lyles explained to the hosts of ‘The On Track & Field Podcast!’ “I want to leave a book of, ‘Oh, we don’t have to just do it this way – we can go way further than what’s presented to us ”

A superstar on and off the track

It’s not enough to shatter records, Lyles wants to shatter expectations Diagnosed with

dyslexia and depression as a teenager, mental health has always been a focus for the world champion Alongside his brother Josephus, an accomplished sprinter in his own right, Noah Lyles founded the Lyles Brothers Sports Foundation It’s a simple mission, “ empowering youth through health and wellness ” Lyles himself shares a similar mantra, “I learned to keep my loved ones close and my therapist closer ”

The activism doesn’t stop there Lyles has spoken on the intersection between mental health and racial biases “There’s still a myth that black humans can take on more pain and we don’t feel perceived pain the same way, whether that’s emotional or physical,” he starts “That is a myth and it’s inaccurate We all feel and perceive pain the same way And because of those stereotypes and those stigmas, it is believed that a lot of African American males do not speak up about the struggles that they go through ”

After finishing the race in Jamaica, the audience was ravenous “The crowd was electrifying and I didn’t know what kind of reception I would receive based on the social media comments,” said Lyles, noting the online banter that precedes a meeting between eternal sprint rivals the USA and Jamaica It’s a testimony to Lyles’ star power and likability that he has been able to bridge that gap across national lines

Noah Lyles is a three-time world champion, four-time diamond league final winner, a world championship silver medalist, and an Olympic bronze medalist He is the all-time American 200-meter record holder and the third fastest all-time over that same distance, only behind Jamaica’s Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake

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Jamaican schools to get CCTV cameras following death of 8-year-old girl

Jamaica’s Minister of Education and Youth, Fayval Williams on Monday announced that Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras are to be installed at primary schools to enhance safety and security measures

Williams was speaking at the Braeton Primary and Infant School in Portmore, St Catherine, during a special devotion at the institution

The new measure comes after the death of 8-year-old student Danielle Rowe who was abducted from the institution on June 8 She was later found with her throat slashed and taken to the hospital where she succumbed to her injuries on June 10

“We’ve generally reserved CCTVs, or safety cameras, for high schools, especially those in vulnerable areas But having seen what has happened here at this very quiet primary and infant school, we have to begin to increase the

safety and security so, at the very least, when there is a situation, we can at least get some footage,” Williams said Minister Williams also commended grief counselors at the school who are working with teachers and students who engaged with Danielle

She further said that the ministry is committed to supporting Danielle’s mom during this difficult time

“We know that there’ll be many expenses associated with this unexpected expenses; and so, we are committing to be with her through all of that,” the minister said Williams continued by stating that the perpetrators involved “should not be allowed to be among us [innocent civilians]”

“That person or those persons should be put away for a very long time,” she added

Meanwhile, the Commanding Officer for

the St Catherine South Police Division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Christopher Phillips has urged principals of schools within the Division to “do your best to establish a

Widespread coral bleaching predicted for the Caribbean

The Barbados-based Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) on Monday said that with El Niño conditions expected this year, the bleaching outlook for the Caribbean is not positive at this point in time

Widespread bleaching of reefs is predicted for this season

Weather experts have noted that El Niño, the natural climate phenomenon of warm temperatures in the Pacific Ocean, has officially

begun, and it’s sure to affect weather patterns globally in conjunction with climate change

In its latest publication of the Caribbean Coral Reef Watch, the CIMH said that there are notably warmer conditions throughout the Caribbean compared to this period in 2022 and that the entire region is under coral bleaching watch or warning

It predicts for the four-month period June to September, “there is

high probability Coral Bleaching Heat Stress will reach and exceed Alert Levels 1 and 2 for most of the Caribbean ” It said the near real-time satellite Bleaching Alert Area and modelled Four Month Outlook for the Caribbean both indicate extensive Alert Levels 1 and 2 conditions could be expected throughout the region, from midAugust to late September, potentially persisting for multiple weeks into October

safety and security committee to meet at least once per quarter”

SSP Phillips said the Division is prepared to have a police officer help the schools review and respond to incidents, or “obvious security gaps” that may be developing

He has also suggested that the School Safety and Security Policy, as it relates to all institutions, be updated so that it “speaks to the modern reality and that which creates standard procedures on school safety and security ”

Phillips further advised the public not to distribute false information about the case on social media, adding that the “Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has more than enough competent investigators who are equipped to handle cases of this nature ”

Study nds slowdown in exports from Latin America and Caribbean

A new study by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has found that the value of exported goods from Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) grew at an estimated rate of 2 9 per cent yearon-year in the first quarter of 2023, after increasing by 16 4 per cent last year

According to the latest edition of the IDB’s Trade Trends Estimates report, although the region’s trade performance was better than the world average, exports slowed significantly due to lower commodity prices and weaker export volumes

The report said looking ahead, the balance of risks is moderately weighted to the downside due to the impact of tight monetary

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US confirms China’s spy base in Cuba since at least 2019

China has been operating a spy base in Cuba since at least 2019, part of a global effort by Beijing to upgrade its intelligence-gathering capabilities, according to a Biden administration official

The official, who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the US intelligence community has been aware of China’s spying from Cuba and a larger effort to set up intelligence-gathering operations around the globe for some time

The Biden administration has stepped up efforts to thwart the Chinese push to expand its spying operations and believes it has made some progress through diplomacy and other unspecified action, according to the official, who was familiar with US intelligence on the matter

The existence of the Chinese spy base was confirmed after The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that China and Cuba had reached an agreement in principle to build an electronic eavesdropping station on the island The Journal reported China planned to pay a cash-strapped Cuba billions of dollars as part of the negotiations

The White House called the report inaccurate

“I’ve seen that press report, it’s not accurate,” White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said in an MSNBC interview Thursday “What I can tell you is that we have been concerned since day one of this administration about China’s influence activities around the world; certainly in this hemisphere and in this region, we ’ re watching this very, very closely ”

The US intelligence community had determined Chinese spying from Cuba has been an “ongoing” matter and is “not a new development,” the administration official said Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío also refuted the report in a Twitter post Saturday

President Joe Biden’s national security team was briefed by the intelligence community soon after he took office in January 2021 about a number of sensitive Chinese efforts around the globe where Beijing was weighing expanding logistics, basing and collection infrastructure as part of the People’s Liberation Army’s attempt to further its influence, the official said Chinese officials looked at sites spanning the Atlantic Ocean, Latin America, the Middle East, Central Asia, Africa and the Indo-Pacific

The effort included looking at existing

collection facilities in Cuba, and China conducted an upgrade of its spying operation on the island in 2019, the official said Tensions between the US and China have been fraught throughout Biden’s term

The relationship may have hit a low last year after then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to democratically governed Taiwan. That visit, the first by a sitting House speaker since Newt Gingrich in 1997, led China, which claims the island as its territory, to launch military exercises around Taiwan

Exports slowdown fromA1

policies on global growth, uncertainty surrounding the war in Ukraine, the depletion of the expansionary effect of the reopening of the Chinese economy, and the reversal of the upward trend in commodity prices

Guyana’s export value increased to 89 5 percent this year as against 24 3 percent for the comparable period last year, while there were no figures for Jamaica, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago this year, even as they had registered 28 4, 13 2 and 46 2 percent, respectively, last year

The IDB report said that the slowdown affected the entire region but was especially pronounced in the economies of South America, where the impact of falling prices was also greater due to the weight of commodities in their export baskets

According to the report, the prices of Latin America and the Caribbean’s main export commodities were extremely volatile between January and April 2023

It said year-on-year growth rates were negative for the prices of oil (-18.2 percent), coffee (-12 6 percent), iron ore (11 9 per cent), copper (-11 1 percent), and soybeans (-5 2 percent) Sugar prices increased by 15 1 percent year-on-year

The report expects that “the main adjustment to prices took place in the first quarter of 2023” and that “prices will remain largely stable for the rest of the year, at historically high levels”

However, “the forecast includes risks of different natures that may unfold against a backdrop of uncertainty regarding the evolution of interest rates and the value of the dollar, which tend to have a direct impact on commodity prices ”

The region’s total imports are estimated to have grown by 0 6 percent in the first quarter of 2023 after expanding by 21 1 percent in 2022

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Years ago, Edith Clarke, a sociologist in Jamaica, wrote a very relevant book entitled “My Mother Who Fathered Me,” highlighting the significance of the role of mothers in the Jamaican society Many of these women served as father and mother to their children Sadly, that situation has not changed over the years, but if anything has increased, as numerous men go about irresponsibly pregnating women, then just walk away from their responsibility This has given rise to a growing breed of “ sperm donors,” not fathers

Innumerable pages have been written about the irresponsibility of some fathers towards their children Courts in this and other countries are overcrowded with cases of mothers filing lawsuits against absentee, irresponsible fathers for child support Yet, despite some harsh penalties meted out to these “deadbeat” fathers, the practice of father's not supporting their children continues

But children need more than financial support from their fathers A child, especially the male child, needs the emotional bonding that a father should be giving Children need that loving, nurturing figure in their lives whom they affectionally call “Daddy ” An uncaring absentee father, isn't a daddy, and shouldn't expect to be called as such by his child or children

Several sociologists have determined a

primary reason for the preponderance of crimes in most countries is the absence of a father figure in the home It's often difficult for mothers forced to work away from home, to be able to provide the required emotional support plus enforce discipline over her children The male child, in particular, as he grows older, in the absence of that father figure, seeks to bond with his peers, spend more times on the street, graduating into gangs and serious anti-social activities It is much easier for the child to succumb to peer pressure when there is no father figure around Some female children, devoid of a father figure at home, seek such a figure in men outside the home, risking ending up in emotionally damaging relationships, and even unwarranted pregnancies

In this technologically advanced age, there's no reason for a man to not try to make regular contact with his child/children by phone, e-mail, or text Often fathers are separated from their children because of breakdown in the relationship with the children's mother, but this isn't an excuse for fathers to ignore their children A group of teenagers interviewed on a recent Cable-TV program said they would have loved to be able to at least speak with their fathers once in a while, getting their opinion and advice on certain aspects of the teenager's lives One young lady spoke of the pain she feels of having

Of course, all fathers are not irresponsible fathers There are good fathers, dedicated fathers who make valiant efforts to provide emotional and material support for their children This is manifested in the growing trend where fathers are the ones acting as the stay-at-home parent while the mother go out to work There are fathers within the South Florida community, and in the Caribbean, who work several jobs for long tiring hours to be able to provide for their women and children There are men who through love, act like fierce lions in protecting their children from unwarranted circumstances But nonetheless, the selfishness and irresponsibility of some fathers has often overshadowed the responsible fathers

In this real world, incidences of men fathering children will not decrease However, what must decrease is the blatant irresponsibility of men who simply walk away once they learn their female partner is pregnant, or ignore providing for the child as it grows and its needs increases This is a sociological problem which still need sto be firmly addressed

There would be real progress if some fathers would seriously stop and consider that it takes two to responsibly raise a child, just as it takes two to create that child

If a man creates a child, he must be sure to act as its father, its loving daddy, irrespective of that man's circumstances

DYING THIRST & STARVATION OF

Human rights experts and attorneys expect the number to rise because gang violence has led to severe fuel and food shortages

The emaciated inmate in black shorts lay on a thin mat in Haiti’s most notorious prison, isolated from other prisoners at Port-au-Prince’s National Penitentiary because of drug-resistant tuberculosis

He slowly sat up to talk to a visiting reporter and more than 70 fellow tuberculosis patients gathered at the door of the neighboring cell to complain about their suffering while detained, many on minor charges like theft

“We don’t have water!” one cried, while his fellow inmates said their food came late or not at all

“I fear that a humanitarian catastrophe is coming,” said attorney Arnel Rémy, coordinator for Haiti’s Association of Lawyers for the Defense of Human Rights

More than 80 per cent of Haiti’s more than 11,400 inmates are being held in pre-trial detention It could be years before they see a judge, if at all, according to human rights experts Haitian law allows people to be held legally without charge for 48 hours but in Haiti, the law often isn’t followed

Last year, Haiti’s government released more than 70 inmates convicted of minor offenses after several videos posted on social media showed emaciated prisoners But such moves are rare and in the meantime, the health of inmates worsens, with some dying before they get to court

In December, the University of Florida published a study that found that men in Haiti’s prisons were on a starvation-level diet, consuming fewer than 500 calories a day. Researchers studied more than 1,000 inmates at two prisons in Haiti, including the National

Penitentiary They also found that more than 75 per cent were at risk for scurvy and beriberi — a lack of B1 vitamin — and noted that prisoners are not fed during lockdowns

Some prisoners have friends or family who bring them food and drink every day, but that longstanding practice has dwindled amid a surge in gang violence that has shut down key roads and led to a scarcity of public transportation in some communities

“No one brings me food,” said François Gausly, 50, adding that he has been in prison for four years after being accused of stealing a motorcycle, but has yet to see a judge “I eat only once a day

Sometimes it’s rice Sometimes it’s grits ”

A US State Department report noted that arbitrary arrests are common in Haiti and that authorities often detain people on unspecified charges

The area around Haiti’s National Penitentiary — the country’s biggest with nearly 4,000 inmates, even though it was built for 800 — has grown more dangerous: Gunshots from warring gangs ring out almost daily, and a correctional officer was shot in late May as he left the penitentiary

Despite the risk, about a dozen women stood outside the prison on a recent weekday holding plastic bags of food scrawled with the names of their loved ones and their prison cell number

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CARICOM committed to sustainable solutions for Haitians

Jamaica’s Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness, has given the commitment of Jamaica and the wider region to finding satisfactory and sustainable solutions for the people of the Republic of Haiti

He was speaking during the opening ceremony of the meeting of Haitian Stakeholders at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston on Sunday, June 11

The discussions, which will continue until June 13, follow on the CARICOM Special Mission to Haiti on February 27, which was led by Prime Minister Holness “Jamaica is honored to have been entrusted by CARICOM, and you [Haitian stakeholders], to host these talks at a time when dialogue at the highest possible level is essential, necessary and critical to achieving consensus,” Mr Holness noted Prime Minister Holness noted that during the sessions in Haiti, there was clear consensus that security was an immediate and critical concern, but that more inclusive and broader dialogue was also necessary He said further that it was made clear that many Haitian stakeholders would wish to have the opportunity to widen the political consensus towards the holding of national elections, under the appropriate conditions

NY immigrant rights advocates condemn the failure to pass deportation legislation

A coalition of immigration advocates has condemned New York State legislators for their failure to pass legislation that would prohibit local law enforcement and state agencies from collaborating with United States immigration enforcement agencies in the deportation of Caribbean and other immigrants

The coalition, which includes the New York For All Campaign, the Bronx Defenders, as well as the New York Civil Liberties Union, has expressed its disappointment that the New York State Legislative session is ending without leaders bringing the New York For All legislation to the Senate or Assembly

In a statement, the coalition said, “This legislation would have protected immigrant communities and all New Yorkers by prohibiting local law enforcement and state agencies from conspiring with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Patrol ”

They emphasized that ending this collusion

would have allowed immigrant New Yorkers to go about their daily lives without the fear that a simple traffic stop or calling 911 in an emergency could lead to being forcibly

separated from their families

“This builds trust between the government and the communities it serves and allows our local economies to flourish by letting people feel

safe to participate in daily life,” they added

The New York For All Act had garnered support with 62 co-sponsors in the New York State Assembly and 32 co-sponsors in the New York State Senate

“Once again, Albany [the capital of New York State] has chosen political convenience over protecting New York families by failing to move forward with the New York For All Act

The bill had strong support in both houses and had widespread backing from labour and local elected officials across New York State,” the coalition expressed

They further noted, “The lack of political courage and moral leadership in Albany and the failure to take a bold stand in the face of rising xenophobia means that New York’s immigrant communities will continue to live with the threat that any encounter with government agencies can result in separation from their families ”

Experts say draft NY law is to ensure fair debt relief for Caribbean countries

Two experts appointed by the United Nations’ Human Rights Council say that a draft New York State law is a “golden opportunity” to ensure fair debt relief for Caribbean and other developing countries

The experts said that the proposed legislation could provide “effective and fair relief” for developing countries crippled by debt

Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, Olivier de Schutter,and Attiya Waris, Independent Expert on foreign debt and human rights, have welcomed the proposed New York Taxpayer and International Debt Crises Prevention Act, which is currently under discussion

They urged lawmakers to adopt the bill, which compels private credito

participate in international debt relief efforts on similar terms as public lenders

The UN said New York State is home to New York City, the financial capital of the world and the experts said at least 60 percent of developing countries debt is held by private creditors, and that New York law governs 52 percent of this global debt

“If taxpayers contribute to public debt relief, private creditors should be obliged to participate on the same terms Debt relief must be effective and fair for all, and its costs must be shared by private creditors as well ”

The experts said proposed legislation means distressed low and middle income

citizens instead of paying “unsustainable” debt loads

In 2021, they said these nations spent an average of 27 5 per cent of their budgets on interest and debt payments, or more than the amount spent on education, health and social protection combined

“This bill is a golden opportunity that will allow countries in debt distress to shift their budgetary priorities and, by providing for better living conditions, reduce the risks for investors in these countries and create better opportunities,” the experts said

They stressed that the coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic, the energy crisis, rising

countries, with a particular impact on developing nations

“Many poor people can barely afford food and minimum dietary needs for health It is precisely in times of crisis that States must be able to ensure social protection and food security for all people in their country,” they said

They underscored that “ everyone has an interest in countries being able to invest in social protection, healthcare, housing, education and food security, instead of devoting more and more of their limited budgets to debt repayments ”

Former BVI ports director and son plead guilty in druglinked money laundering case

A mother and son have pleaded guilty under a plea agreement to conspiracy to import cocaine in a scheme that also allegedly involved the former premier of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Andrew Fahie

As part of Oleanvine Pickering Maynard, 61, plea agreement, she has agreed to “cooperate fully” with prosecutors as Fahie’s jury trial is scheduled to begin on July 17

She has also agreed to many of the acts that were alleged in the initial affidavit, including conversations between herself and a confidential source who she and her co-defendants believed was a member of the Mexican Sinaloa Cartel

Maynard, the former BVI Ports Authority managing director along with her son, 32-year-old Kadeem Stephan Maynard, and Fahie faced one count each of conspiracy to import a controlled substance, conspiracy to engage in money laundering and attempted money laundering

In addition, the former port executive and Fahie face an additional count of “interstate and foreign travel in aid of racketeering ”

In April last year, Fahie was detained in Florida by US agents posing as cocaine traffickers from a Mexican drug cartel

According to the charges filed, he agreed to a US$700,000 payment to allow traffickers to use BVI ports with an undercover informant

The three accused have been charged with conspiracy to import more than 11 pounds of cocaine into the US and conspiring to commit money laundering

In the criminal complaint filed in a US federal court, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) said the investigation was launched in October based on work carried out by a confidential informant

Court officials said that by accepting the plea agreement, the Maynards could avoid possible life sentences in prison

“The defendant (Kadeem) agrees to plead guilty to Count 1 of the superseding indictment, which charges the defendant with conspiracy to import cocaine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 963 and 952(a),” according to the plea agreement

Earlier this week, the prosecutors removed charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering and attempted money laundering from the indictment the Maynards faced and agreed to recommend leniency at sentencing

The agreement, however, hinges greatly on his full cooperation with prosecutors in their case against the former premier

According to the plea agreement,

prosecutors determined that Kadeem was a “minor participant” in the criminal activity, and therefore should receive a two-level reduction at sentencing

He further agreed to forfeit to the United States any property constituting, or derived from, any proceeds obtained, directly or indirectly, as a result of such offence, and any property used, or intended to be used, in any manner or part, to commit, or to facilitate the commission of, such offence, pursuant to Title 21, United States Code, Section 853

The document further advised that the court may also impose a statutory maximum sentence of up to life imprisonment, followed by a term of supervised release of at least five years and up to a lifetime of supervised release

The Maynards each face “ a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 10 years” unless the judge determines they are “safety valve eligible”, as stated in their plea agreements

They are now expected to be sentenced on August 21

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Broward County ofces to close in Observance of Juneteenth

Broward County governmental offices will be closed on Monday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday. However, many online services will be available

Exceptions include:

The 311 Call Center will be closed The Homeless Helpline (954-563-4357) will be open from 8 am to noon

• All Broward County Library locations, with the exception of NSU-Alvin Sherman Library, will be closed. C u s t o m e r s c a n v i s i t Broward org/Library to search the online catalog, place holds on/renew materials, and access free online classes, eBooks, eMagazines, streaming/downloadable movies, TV shows, and music

• Most Broward County regional and neighborhood parks, nature centers, and natural areas will be open with the exception of the Markham Target Range, which will be closed per normal operating schedules, and Deerfield Island Park and Secret Woods Nature Center, which are undergoing renovations The regional parks’ regular weekend and holiday gate fee ($1 50/person, ages 5 and under free) will be in effect

Broward County Transit will operate a regular weekday service schedule

Customer service representatives will be available to provide trip-planning assistance for fixed and paratransit routes from 7 am to 7:45 pm at 954357-8400 (TTY 954-357-8302) Staff will also be available at Broward County Transit’s Main Terminal in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, at the Lauderhill Transit Center from 6 am to 8 pm, and at the Northeast Transit Center, in Pompano Beach from 6:30 am to 2:30 pm For more information, visit Broward org/BCT

• Broward County’s Animal Care Facility will be closed For emergencies only involving animal attacks or bites, injured animals and situations requesting police assistance, call 911 For non-emergencies, residents can call Animal Care beginning Tuesday, at 8:30 am at 954-359-1313 Visit our website to search for pet license information, report lost or found animals, or search for a new family member

• The Aviation Department administrative offices at Broward County’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport will be closed Calls will be answered 24 hours a day for general airport-related questions at 954-3596100 All terminals and airport facilities will operate normally For additional Airport information, visit FLL net

• The North Perry Airport administrative office will be closed Calls will be answered 24 hours a day for general airport-related questions at 954-3362973 The Airport will operate normally

The Broward Addiction Recovery Center, for the health and safety of our community, is requiring appointments for all services, including detoxification Call 954-357-4851 to schedule an appointment or 954-357-4880 for general information. Residential services will continue with no visitation Administration and Outpatient offices will be closed

• Garbage, bulk, and recycling for Broward’s Municipal Services Districts (formerly Unincorporated Broward) will be collected as regularly scheduled Residents of all other cities should contact their city or hauler directly

For more information, call 954-357-6990

Hearing and speech-impaired individuals should call 954-831-3940 TTY

Missing elderly Jamaican woman found dead in Florida river

The body of Caroline Woolery-Walters, a Jamaican woman who went missing after she landed at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida last week Monday, has been found

Reports are that the 70-year-old was found in a river

According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO), Missing Person’s Unit said the elderly woman was “found deceased in a body of water” Reports are that shortly after 5:30 pm last week Thursday, the Broward County Regional Communications was informed about a body that was seen in the river near the 1500 block of Southwest Fourth Street in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The body was later identified to be that of Woolery-Walters

There were no further details from law enforcement authorities on whether foul play was suspected, or the possible circumstances which led to Woolery-Walters’ death

MIA becomes rst airport in Florida, second in U.S. to earn global accreditation for accessibility

In recognition of its commitment to “prioritizing and ensuring an accessible, safe, and inclusive traveling experience for passengers with disabilities,” Miami International Airport (MIA) has been accredited by the Airports Council International (ACI) Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation (AEA) program

MIA is the first airport in Florida and the second in the United States to be accredited by the program, which was created by ACI in September 2022 based on existing international best practices and recommendations, including those in the ACI Airport and Persons with Disability Handbook

The AEA program also received input from global airport members, industry partners, and accessibility advocacy groups

“We strive to make Miami-Dade County services as accessible as possible to all of our residents, which is why I am so proud that MIA’s efforts to serve travelers with disabilities are being recognized internationally,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava “As MIA continues to grow and improve at every level, this global accreditation is evidence that the customer experience at the gateway to our community is on the right track ”

“Your airport has successfully proven its ability and commitment to ensure an accessible, safe, and inclusive airport experience for passengers, airport workers, and the visiting public with disabilities, including physical impairments and non-apparent disabilities, as well as the elderly,” wrote Luis Felipe de Oliveira, Director General, ACI World, in his congratulatory letter to MIA Director and CEO Ralph Cutié

“It is crucial that airports ensure they prioritize their national regulations on all matters related to accessibility, safety, and inclusiveness of travelers, airport workers, and the visiting public, when applicable, while continuously enhancing access for all and aiming to remove barriers in the airport experience We feel confident that your efforts will help us in achieving this common goal ”

Within the last 10 years, MIA’s

MyMIAccess program has launched a diverse menu of accessibility services, such as: the MIAair tour program, which allows passengers with disabilities the opportunity to practice the travel experience in a safe and controlled environment; accessibility lanes in its U S Customs and Border Protection (CBP) areas; wheelchair charging stations at 10 convenient locations; sunflower lanyards free of charge to travelers with hidden disabilities; multi-sensory rooms in its North and South terminals, where young passengers with cognitive and developmental disabilities can find a calming place to relax during the travel experience

It also has the Aira Airport Network, a free mobile service that allows blind or low-vision travelers to receive navigation assistance at MIA; and seven service animal relief areas with indoor and outdoor locations

“We have worked tirelessly to meet and exceed the needs of our travelers with disabilities, which makes ACI’s accreditation of our accessibility services extremely gratifying,” said Ralph Cutié, MIA Director and CEO. “We are making additional improvements to our airport terminal, with the goal of providing greater customer satisfaction to all of our visitors ”

The ACI accreditation is the latest in a series of accolades MIA has received for its accessibility services In July 2022, MIA received the Civil Rights Advocate and Partner A w a rd f r o m t h e F e d e r a l A vi a t i o n Administration, which honors ADA coordinators and airport sponsors who have demonstrated excellence in meeting the letter and the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

MIA also won the 2021 Airport Accessibility Award during the 6th Annual Airport Passengers with Reduced Mobility (PRM) Leadership Conference, after earning 50 percent of the votes from the virtual conference’s 159 attendees from 42 countries around the world ACI, the trade association of the world’s airports, was founded in 1991 with the objective of fostering cooperation among its member airports and other partners in world aviation, including the International Civil Aviation Organization, the International Air Transport Association, and the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization ACI currently serves 712 members operating 1,925 airports in 171 countries

Redland Summer Fruit Festival returns on June 25

The Redland Summer Fruit Festival returns with a bounty of seasonal local agriculture and many varieties of tropical fruit to discover, as well as loads of family-style summer fun on Sunday, June 25

The event will be in the beautiful gardens of Preston B Bird/Mary Heinlein Fruit & Spice Park, a Miami-Dade County heritage park

The event will showcase local agriculture and tropical fruits that are abundant during summertime Activities will include an extensive mango and tropical fruit display, free educational workshops, fruit, and honey tasting experiences throughout the day, for an additional cost; a watermelon eating contest, raffles, fun lawn games for kids, music, and more

There will also be local vendors selling tasty cuisine, arts and crafts, tropical fruit trees, and

locally grown vegetables and plants

Guests will enjoy full access to the gardens with event admission Event admission at the gate is $15 for adults (ages 12 and up), $8 for kids ages six to 11, and free for children ages five and under Purchase pre-sale tickets online to receive 20% off the ticket price

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applicable for this event

No large coolers or pets are allowed Fruit & Spice Park, located at 24801 SW 187 Avenue in Homestead, is a 37-acre subtropical paradise nestled in the heart of the historic Redland community, just 35 miles south of Miami

Surrounded by thousands of acres of tropical agriculture, the Park is a jewel in South Florida’s agricultural community with more than 500 varieties of exotic fruits, herbs, spices, and nuts from around the world

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Integrity Children’s Fund donates millions to At-risk Children in Jamaica

Several Jamaican organizations catering to “At-Risk” children from inner-city communities have benefitted from yearly donations totaling millions of dollars courtesy of the Atlanta-based Integrity Children’s Fund (ICF) President and founder of the Integrity Children’s Fund, retired Major Karl Chambers, shared that over the past twenty years, his organization has made significant contributions to support several institutions

The institutions include Jones Town Learning Center; Operation Restoration Christian School in Western Kingston; Jacob’s Well Basic School in Salt Marsh, Trelawny; Peter’s Rock in Upper St. Andrew; and Teamwork Basic School in Montego Bay

Chambers pointed out that the Integrity Children’s Fund has contributed in excess of $J153 million dollars to support some 10,000 at-risk students from inner-city communities in Jamaica and Atlanta

Chambers explained that the Fund’s mission was to break the familiar cycle of ruined lives of vulnerable youngsters in turbulent communities like Western Kingston, through education and spiritual redemption

“Operating with over a hundred active volunteers and fundraisers in the United States and Jamaica, the ICF is dedicated to funding programs to correct the plague of teenage illiteracy in Jamaica

Mr Chambers said the organization would

Jamaican farm workers in US make donation to agriculture students in Jamaica

Twenty Jamaican grade-10 students, who are pursuing agriculture studies at secondary-level institutions in St Catherine, have received a donation of $600,000 from Jamaican workers at Gebbers Farms in Washington in the United States (US)

The beneficiary schools are Glengoffe High, Guys Hill High, Charlemont High, Ewarton High, McGrath High, Dinthill Technical High, Enid Bennett High, Tacius Golding High, Old Harbour High and Innswood High

At a ceremony held on Monday (June 12) at the Ministry of Education and Youth’s Regional Office in Old Harbour, the funds, along with gift baskets from GraceKennedy Money Services were handed over to the students

State Minister in the Ministry of Labor and Social Security, Dr the Hon Norman Dunn, in his remarks said the workers represent the “best of Jamaica”, hailing them as “good ambassadors, whose services are recognized and respected by your employers”

He noted that in assisting the students in their education, the farm workers are investing in the “ younger generation”

“We welcome these donations, which will assist the recipients to advance in their studies, and we can look forward to seeing these students positioned in the agriculture sector, making their contribution to Jamaica’s food security,” Dr Dunn said

Supervisor on Gebbers Farms, Eyon Gayle, encouraged the students to “keep up the good work”, expressing the hope that the support will better enable them to achieve their goals

Worker at the farm, Shelly-Ann Thomas-Saunders, also commended the students for pursuing studies in the field of agriculture, which is an important sector in the country’s development Regional Director in the Education Ministry, Sophia Forbes Hall, along with several of the students, expressed gratitude to the farm workers for the donation of funds

The Gebbers Farms workers have been raising funds and giving back to assist various organizations in Jamaica for several years

These include the Vineyard Town Golden Age Home in Kingston and the Hanbury Children’s Home in Mandeville, Manchester

be staging its yearly fundraiser on June 17 at the Amphitheater, Sandy Springs Heritage Center in Atlanta Georgia

The fundraiser will take the form of “A Garden Soiree Evening of Elegance” with music and dancing to Atlanta’s favorite disco –D J Migraine, featuring saxophonist Aviary Dixon, who was the second-place winner in America’s Got Talent competition

ICF President is encouraging patrons to ware Elegant Derby Cocktail Vibrant summer colors Head-turning hats/fascinators, bold dresses, suspenders, stylish neck ties, and chic shoes

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In his address, the newly elected president of FOGS, Mr Ivan Foreman, urged continued support for various projects on the island He noted that the pandemic of three years ago severely impacted the organization’s fundraising ability but expressed confidence that the group will eventually surpass the pre-pandemic fundraising level

Patrons were treated to a night of great musical selections by Titanium Vibes and Wayne Armond, formerly of Chalice band However, in a surprised appearance, Jamaican celebrated artiste, Bunny Rose, stole the show as he had the crowd calling for more as he ended his musical tribute to outgoing President, Marie Buteau Host and Co-host of the gala, Attorney-atLaw, Marlon Hill, and Media Consultant, Sophia Nicholson, were at their best as they guided their guests through a night filled with surprises, a silent auction, prizes, and giveaways

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Sizzla Kalonji releases new single “High Grade”

Reggae-dancehall artiste Sizzla Kalonji has struck again. The Judgement Yard boss recently connected with fast-rising production team – Pandemic Records – for his trending single: High Grade.

Officially released in mid May, the lively dancehall tune is a nod to herbalists everywhere; and a shoutout to Kalonji’s massive female fan-base

Known for his roots music which is usually laced with messages about his Rastafarian faith, Sizzla, every so often, gives a song that would be classified as out of character

High Grade is one such tune It calls attention to his habitual marijuana use, and his overtly strong desire for the softer sex

High Grade is one of seven tracks featured on the Passion Fruit Riddim, produced and published by Pandemic Records

In an unconventional method, the imprint has decided to release each song individually, as opposed to the full compilation all at once That said, the track listing and release schedule is as follows: Sizzla and Ras Kronik on May 12th, Little Hero, Desi and Yahdeen Essence on June 30th, and finally, Capleton and Chillum on a date to be determined

Caribbean Airlines adds special flights to Montego Bay for Reggae Sumfest 2023

Caribbean Airlines, the leading airline connecting the Caribbean, is the presenting sponsor of Reggae Sumfest, the largest music festival in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and the entire Caribbean region

As part of this exciting partnership, Caribbean Airlines will offer special flights between Trinidad and Montego Bay, with connections to other destinations, ensuring that music enthusiasts can easily reach the festival grounds

Reggae Sumfest, now in its 30th year, is a celebration of Caribbean music, artists, and culture. This internationally acclaimed festival provides Caribbean artists with a global platform to showcase their talent on the

grandest stage

From July 16 to 22, Reggae Sumfest will captivate audiences with an awesome lineup of performances and a vibrant celebration of

Tamarac to host annual Juneteenth celebration

The City of Tamarac is hosting an evening of fellowship, food, and fun at its annual Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Tamarac Sports Complex at 7 p m

The event is free and open to the public

This year ’ s festivities feature a dance presentation from Ashanti Cultural Arts, song selections from vocalist Dileesa Arach, a Nigerian welcome performance by “Nana Kete” of the African American Cultural and Social Club of Kings Point, and a live musical performance from Motown Magic, a Motown-inspired four-man band

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Caribbean Airlines CEO Garvin Medera expressed his enthusiasm about the airline’s role as the presenting sponsor, stating, “We are happy to be the presenting sponsor of Reggae Sumfest, an event that represents the spirit of reggae music This festival showcases the rich diversity of our music and culture, and we are proud to play a part in making it even more accessible to music lovers from across the region and beyond with these special services These flights will provide convenient and direct transportation to Reggae Sumfest, ensuring that fans can immerse themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of the festival ”

Guests can visit local vendors and food trucks offering a variety of tasty mobile eats Festivities for children include educational hands-on arts and crafts activities, inflatables and face painting. The celebration will be hosted by Cherolyn Davis, founder of GIRLfessionals, Inc , a professional networking organization for women entrepreneurs

In observance of Juneteenth, the City of Tamarac will be closed for business on Monday, June 19

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is a federal holiday commemorating enslaved African Americans’ emancipation in the U S

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Jamaica Spartan, Sami DePass jets off to conquer International Powerlifting World

In a display of sheer strength and unwavering determination, Sami DePass, the pride of Jamaica, has embarked on a monumental journey to represent the National Powerlifting Association of Jamaica Limited (NPAJ) at the highly anticipated International Powerlifting World (IPF) Classic Open Powerlifting Championships

The event is scheduled to take place in the picturesque city of St Julians, Malta, from June 11 to June 18, 2023 Sami DePass, a formidable powerlifter, became a member of the newly formed NPAJ on August 24, 2021 Since joining the association, she has consistently dominated the sport, leaving a trail of success in her wake The championship in Malta marks yet another opportunity for her to showcase her phenomenal talent and indomitable spirit On this exhilarating journey, Sami will be competing against 26 elite athletes from around the world in her 76kg weight class Standing at the precipice of greatness, she aims to continue her triumphant streak, having already clinched four gold medals in all her previous outings

Let’s take a closer look at Sami DePass’s impressive statistics, which have solidified her reputation as an unstoppable force in powerlifting In 2021, she secured the gold medal and the title of NPAJ National Champion for the female 76kg category, boasting remarkable stats of 181 4kg in the squat, 90 7kg in the bench press, and 213 1kg in the deadlift, totalling an astounding 485 3kg

With a glorious 96 62 GPL score, Sami claimed the second overall position among 19 remarkable athletes The following year the NPAJ was invited to Texas, Sami’s star continued to rise as she struck gold as a guest lifter at the 2022 Powerlifting America Classic Open Nationals in the 76kg category Exhibiting incredible strength, she achieved a

Olympic sprinter Tori Bowie died from complications of childbirth

U S Olympic champion sprinter Tori Bowie died from complications of childbirth, according to an autopsy report

Bowie, who won three medals at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, was found dead last month She was 32

The report from the office of the medical examiner in Orlando, Florida, said Bowie was estimated to be eight months pregnant and showing signs of undergoing labor when she was discovered dead on May 2 It said she was found in bed in a “secured residence” with possible complications including respiratory distress and eclampsia The autopsy report said “the manner of death is natural ”

Black women have the highest maternal mortality rate in the United States — 69 9 per 100,000 live births for 2021, almost three times the rate for white women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded in early May to a home in the area “for a well-being check of a

woman in her 30s who had not been seen or heard from in several days ” She was later identified as Frentorish “Tori” Bowie

The toxicology results were negative and the autopsy report listed bipolar disorder in her medical history

Bowie grew up in Mississippi after being taken in by her grandmother as an infant She considered herself a basketball player and only reluctantly showed up for track as a teenager, where she blossomed into an elite sprinter and long jumper She attended Southern Mississippi, where she swept the long jump NCAA championships at the indoor and outdoor events in 2011

At the 2016 Rio Olympics, Bowie won silver in the 100 and bronze in the 200 She then ran the anchor leg on a 4×100 team with Tianna Bartoletta, Allyson Felix and English Gardner to take gold

A year later, she won the 100 meters at the 2017 world championships in London She also helped the 4×100 team to gold

Nuggets take home 1st NBA title in rugged 94-89 win over Heat

Nikola Jokic guided Denver to its first NBA title in team history Monday night, as the Nuggets overcame dreadful shooting and a late flurry from Miami’s Jimmy Butler to squeeze past the Heat for a frantic 94-89 victory in Game 5

Nikola Jokic had 28 points and 16 rebounds for the Nuggets, who missed 20 of their first 22 3-point attempts and seven of their first 13 free throws but figured out how to close out the series on their home floor

Butler scored eight straight points to help the Heat take an 87-86 lead with 2:45 left after trailing by seven He made two more free throws with 1:58 remaining to help Miami regain a one-point lead Then, Bruce Brown got an offensive rebound and tip-in to give the Nuggets the lead for good

Trailing by three with 15 seconds left, Butler jacked up a 3, but missed it Brown made two free throws to put the game out of reach and bring the title to Denver for the first time in the franchise’s 47 years in the league

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squat of 190kg, a bench press of 97 5kg, and a deadlift of 217 5kg, totalling an impressive 505kg

Her outstanding 99 86 GPL score would have secured her a second-place finish out of three phenomenal athletes Returning to her homeland, Jamaica, Sami reasserted her dominance by claiming her third gold medal and the title of NPAJ National Champion for the female 76kg category in 2022 Her outstanding performance included a squat of 190 5kg, a bench press of 102kg, and a deadlift of 219 9kg, culminating in a remarkable total of 512 5kg With a resounding 101 37 GPL score, Sami secured the third overall position among 22 formidable athletes

Furthermore, Sami etched her name in the annals of powerlifting history by triumphing at the 19th edition of NAPF Champion in Panama for the female 76kg category in 2022 with another gold medal

She demonstrated her incredible strength by achieving a squat of 185 5kg, a bench press of 92 5kg, and a deadlift of 220 5kg, resulting in an impressive total of 503 5kg Her remarkable 99 4 GPL score placed her fifth overall out of an astonishing 176 athletes As Sami carries the hopes and dreams of the NPAJ and the nation, she embodies the spirit of Jamaica’s famous saying, “ we little but we tallawah ” With her unwavering determination, she aims to conquer the international powerlifting world and make her mark on the global stage

With the motto “One Team, One Dream, One Goal,” the NPAJ stands firmly behind Sami DePass as she competes at the I n t e r n a t i o n a l P o w e r l i f t i n g W o r l d Championships in Malta The entire nation is united in its support for this extraordinary athlete, wishing her strength, focus, and success as she represents Jamaica on the global stage

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Bolt scores impressive goal against England in charity match

Jamaica’s sprint legend Usain Bolt impressed fans on Sunday after scoring a goal that gave his team a 1-0 lead against England in the Soccer Aid World XI

The Soccer Aid World XI defeated England for the fifth successive year

Bolt captained the World XI and played in the left wing, while Chelsea FC’s manager Mauricio Pochettino was the coach

The 100m and 200m World Record holder celebrated his goal by mimicking Marcus Rashford’s celebration before he was joined by Patrice Eva to showcase his “Lightning Bolt” pose

In the second half, team England equalized with two successive goals from Asa Butterfield and Paul Scholes, while Robbie Keane scored a brace in the 64th and 70th minutes to put Team World XI ahead

The game which was held the Manchester United’s Old Trafford had several stars of Manchester United such as Patrice Evra, Darren Fletcher, Nani, Gary Neville, and Paul Scholes among others

It was announced that the event had raised over £14 million in funds for UNICEF

Sami Depass (right) with a member of her team at the Classic Powerlifting Championships in 2022

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