Caribbean National Weekly October 20, 2022

HONORED

Sheryl Lee Ralph, an Emmy winning actress was among 143 Jamaicans who were recognized at Monday's national honors awards ceremony at King's House Sheryl Lee Ralph was one of ten recipients of the Order of Jamaica (OJ), the nation's fifth highest honor bestowed on citizens of outstanding distinction Ralph was awarded for her sterling

contribution as an actress, cultural ambassador for Jamaica and contribution to the international film industry.

Five time World Champion Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce also received the Order of Jamaica The 2022 Diamond league champion was recognized for her outstanding performance in track and field at the international level Other awardees

Child Tax Credit enrollment deadline is November 15

The deadline for Floridians to apply for the Advanced Child Tax Credit is Tuesday, November 15. Part of the American Rescue Plan, the benefit is situated to help individuals raising children. As the deadline looms, Miami Dade County is working across departments to spread the word to all eligible members of the community and assist families with enrollment.

“This program has helped reduce childhood poverty across the country, and we want more families to continue benefitting from it, so we don't leave any child behind!” said Miami Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava “The 2022 Child Tax Credit can be a lifeline for so many families still struggling to recover from the pandemic It will help them buy groceries, pay rent, or catch up on any pending

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bills. A little help can go a long way to ensure that our children's basic needs are met As part of our 'No Wrong Door' initiative, we are committed to making sure all eligible families know about and can apply for this critical benefit ”

The Child Tax Credit benefits for those eligible are $3,000 per child, between 6 17 years of age ($250 each month) and $3,600 per child under 6 years of age ($300 each month) Eligible families will receive full credit up to $150,000 for two parent households and up to $112,500 for single parent heads of household Nearly all families with children qualify, including those who have earned enough money to file taxes and those not required to file a traditional tax return Some income limitations apply

“We are excited and hopeful that Miami Dade County parents will apply and that all eligible families will receive the benefit of the Child Tax

Credit,” said Sonia Grice, Director of Miami Dade County Community Action and Human Services

“It's been extremely helpful It puts food in the fridge, we didn't have before,” said Yanatha a father of four “I use it to help pay for aftercare services,” said Lula, a mother of two Parents are encouraged to sign up and access monthly benefits:

• Online at GetCTC org/Miami

• Call (786) 469 4640

Visit any of the 13 CAHSD Community • Resource Centers in Miami Dade County

For more information about the Child Tax Credit, contact CAHSD's Family and Community Services Department at (786) 469 4640 CAHSD is the largest provider of comprehensive social services in Miami Dade County

TOP STORIES

American man suspected of committing suicide at Jamaican hotel

Trinidadians remanded in St Vincent following drug seizure

Fraser Pryce excited with Order of Jamaica honor

Advocates warn court ruling on DACA ‘cruelly endangers’ Caribbean immigrants

US offers hurricane assistance to Cubans amid blackouts

Bodyguard appears on stage with gun at St. Lucia concert featuring Skillibeng

EWSMAKER

Dr. Copeland makes signicant contribution to breast cancer in Jamaica

Bahamas record rst case of Cholera since

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NSPORTS

Catastrophic hu recorded in Ha for the

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West Indies suffer shock defeat to Scots in opener

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An exceponal evening at the Pastors’ Appreciaon, High Tea Gala which took place at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center. The vision Commissioner Denise P. Grant, honored one hundred and fiy pastors from the City of Lauderhill as well as those serving the Lauderhill community. Our Keynote Speaker, United States Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black delivered a significant & profound message of hope, faith and persistence

Photos by Luke Ballenne

Beauful violinist added to the wonderful ambiance of the event

Commissioner Denise D. Grant (le) and Jackie Vernon Thompson in stride on their way meet their special guest

Commissioner Denise D. Grant (le), Chaplain of the United States Senate, Barry C. Black and City of Lauderdale Mayor, Hazelle P. Rogers on their entrance to the High Tea Gala event

The red carpet entrance. Brain child of the event, Denise D. Grant Poses with Keynote Speaker: Chaplain of the United States Senate, Barry C. Black

An amazing dance was presented that electrified the audience

Keynote Speaker, Chaplain of the United States Senate, Barry C Black, did not disappoint. He provided an inspiring sermon of hope, history and the need to sck to one's beliefs regardless of the opposion

Mistress of Ceremonies Carlene C. Wright did awesome caught her doing one of her many introducons

Praise

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The anxiety of cancer recurrence, agony, and fear of death oftentimes disrupt the lives of advanced breast cancer patients As a result, it is critical that an oncologist not just provides the highest quality cancer therapy, but also addresses the impact of the disease on a patient's overall well being

Dr Jason Copeland, a Jamaican breast surgical oncologist, is one such specialist who commits his full efforts and attention to breast health His passion for administering holistic care to cancer patients inspired him to open Jamaica's first specialist breast care facility- the Breast Health & Oncology Care Centre

His strong drive to make a difference stems from his early experiences as a young surgical trainee. Although effective breast cancer treatments have been available in Jamaica, Dr Copeland saw the need to expand breast care since many young women were diagnosed but received inadequate care

“In my training as a young surgeon, I saw a lot of women who were diagnosed with breast cancer, a lot of them were young women too, and what used to happen, and I know it still happens, is that a lot of them are just treated with a mastectomy, without any reconstruction, and they're left rather deformed and this is life long,” he said

Referring to one of the significant cases that led him to continue on this quest, he stated that many women feel depressed not just because they have cancer, but also because of how their body appears

“I had a 19 year old girl maybe about 15 years ago, that time I was a very young surgical trainee She presented with a very aggressive breast cancer, did a mastectomy and it recurred and she eventually passed But at 19, the only thing that we did for her was a mastectomy, and you could see how she was depressed and how she felt about the whole thing Even though she had aggressive cancer, she was so upset about how she looked,” he recounted

During his development, he recognized that there are other treatments for breast cancer

Breast Surgical Oncologist makes significant contribution to breast cancer treatment “

well as comprehensive care for benign (non cancer) breast conditions

attention but also caters to mental and emotional issues by fostering a strong doctor patient relationship

“One of the most important things is that patients want to feel that they're coming to somebody that cares about what happens to them and is not just a matter that you ' re treating a disease or treating cancer, but a patient must be comfortable with you so that you can develop that trust, that surgeon patient relationship ”

The passionate doctor said the words “Believe” and “Hope”, which are mounted on the centre's wall, are an encouragement to women and that breast cancer should not be viewed as a death sentence

“I will encourage women that this is 2022, a lot of women with breast cancer are doing well”, he added, noting that with appropriate and timely treatment life expectancy has increased significantly

Though breast cancer can be an emotionally challenging disease because it affects a symbol of womanhood, which is the breast, Dr Copeland encourages women to have hope and believe they will survive the fight

patients, but he needed extra training outside of Jamaica to acquire these skills. He was propelled to study overseas at the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Centre in New York to contribute significantly to Jamaica's breast cancer treatment

After completing his studies in 2020, he planned to use his advanced skills to create his breast health center This dream of his quickly became a reality after he partnered with the Andrews Memorial Hospital which also had a vision for advancing breast cancer care in the country. Their united efforts resulted in Jamaica's first specialist breast oncology center

The Breast Health & Oncology Care Centre, which is housed within Andrews Memorial Hospital, formally opened on February 4, 2021, and provides personalized multi disciplinary management of patients with breast cancer as

Dr. Copeland, the visionary, explained that the services offered by his team are in the best interest of women suffering from this disease, as he and his colleagues take a modern approach to administering the ultimate breast care

Dr Copeland shared that he and his team also promote breast cancer education to the Jamaican population as there are many misconceptions surrounding its causes and treatments

He said the Breast Health & Oncology Care Centre strives to fulfill its goal by raising public awareness This is accomplished by conducting breast cancer presentations at schools, churches, banking institutions, and insurance companies

He further noted that while breast cancer comes with physical challenges, many women become emotionally distressed Therefore, he seeks to offer care that exceeds physical

In light of this, he encourages medical practitioners to be compassionate when caring for these patients as women will have different emotions towards it

“It's very important that you don't have a blanket approach to your patients and [that] you take the time to speak to your patient about how she feels about it (her diagnosis),” he encouraged

His drive to educate his patients, colleagues and by extension, the wider Jamaican population on breast cancer, has made him one of the island's heroes when it comes to breast health

Through the Breast Health & Oncology Care Centre, Dr Copeland strives to facilitate access to the highest standards of interdisciplinary care for patients with breast cancers and other breast diseases The centre seeks to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with breast cancer in Jamaica while improving the quality of life for patients

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Belize wins gold in

Global Challenge robotics competition

Belize has won gold at the FIRST Global Challenge robotics competition in Geneva, Switzerland This is the first time that a team from the Caribbean has won or medaled at the competition The previous best performance was Jamaica's 15th place in 2018

Belize partnered with Switzerland, Botswana, and Lithuania in the playoff and final round to be undefeated and win the prestigious event

By nurturing cross cultural communication and cooperation among high school students around the world through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), the FIRST Global competition empowers them to collectively tackle the world's most pressing challenges and come up with solutions that improve the quality of life for all

The FIRST Global Challenge brings these future STEM leaders together in an engaging and collaborative competition that drives home the importance,

excitement, and applicability of STEM education, FIRST Global uses robots to build kids that have the self confidence, skill sets, imagination, courage, and vision to do important things

FIRST Global also strives to convince the various national governments and organizations of the world to embrace STEM education and to support it by investing in young adults who will soon begin to make their marks in the world

Caribbean nations were well represented at the competition this year as Puerto Rico partnered with Senegal, Macedonia, and Hungary to take the bronze medal

Mexico, South Korea, Tonga, and Tanzania were the silver medalists The Bahamas, St Kitts and Nevis, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Cuba, Suriname, Bermuda, and Grenada were among the other teams representing the Caribbean

Britain announces visa-free travel for Guyanese

Guyanese will no longer require visas to travel to the United Kingdom as of November, Britain announced on Tuesday

A United Kingdom trade mission is due to visit Guyana in mid November

“This visa lift is a real sign of the confidence that the UK has in the growth of our relationship and, together with the direct flight, at the end of March with British Airways, we believe that this change is going to be transformative to our already strong relationship,” said United Kingdom High Commissioner Jane Miller Miller, flanked by President Irfaan Ali, told reporters that the visa lift will be a fillip for Guyanese businesses to “explore further opportunities”

The British diplomat said Guyanese will no longer need visas for up to six months However, those who would like to stay much longer, work or study will need a visa

She said there will be no special security measures for Guyanese entering the United Kingdom

“There is no additional screening for Guyanese,” she said

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“Today, I am very pleased that Guyanese can travel with greater ease to the UK However, I want to say to all Guyanese that with these waivers come an important responsibility to all of us We have a responsibility to safeguard these decisions and they come with hard work, and they take a long time and we'll be working very closely with the UK in strengthening our systems to ensure there is proper monitoring and to ensure that there is no abuse of the system,” Ali said

President Ali said the Advanced Passenger Information System will be used to screen passengers like travelers from any other country, in addition to real time information sharing and monitoring, noting that with an increase in demand for Guyanese citizenship, Guyana is working to ensure that its system “is not abused ”

Ali had raised the need for visa free travel to the UK, as a “priority issue” in a meeting with then British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and he reiterated on Tuesday that the initiative “ comes with very hard work too ”

with British Embassy officials indicating that that immigration is still expected to ask the reasons for entering the UK President Ali told reporters that while London has indicated that there will be no special security screening for Guyanese, he is urging nationals not to abuse the process, noting that a lot of hard work went into the United Kingdom agreeing to the

Belize High School Robotics Team

Jamaican government to probe illegal sale of land

Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness says a comprehensive investigation will be undertaken to crack down on the illegal sale of government land islandwide, as he also disclosed that some of the people involved in these scam deals are known and politically connected

He said the Major Organised Crime and Anti Corruption Agency (MOCA) and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) have been tasked to investigate these scams and bring to book, all those persons involved

“Regardless of their political connection on both sides, we have asked MOCA and JCF to do a comprehensive investigation on this matter,” Holness said in the House of Representatives

“We must clearly establish that no criminal organization, no scammer, no don, no politician can tell anyone to go and occupy land that they do not legally own, whether it is

private land or government land. Right across Jamaica, we have been receiving reports of land scams ”

Prime Minister Holness urged anyone who has been duped, or who knows of any possible

arrangements for the illegal transfer of Government lands, to contact MOCA, the Counter Terrorism and Organized Crime Investigations Branch (CTOC), Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (with responsibility for housing) or the National Land Agency (NLA) Reports may also be made through MOCA's online platform at www moca gov jm

“Government has drawn the line in this matter of the illegal selling of Government lands We will bring an end to this large scale land scam This is tantamount to obtaining a pecuniary advantage by deception, whereby criminal enterprises purport to give permission to build on public and indeed, private lands,” Holness said

“This is a dangerous happening and as a country, we must be united and take a stand against this pervasive criminal activity and stop it from taking root ”

Jamaican Policeman fatally shot at wake

A Jamaican policeman was fatally shot on Saturday night at a wake in Frog City near Maxfield Avenue in St Andrew

The Police High Command has condemned the brutal murder of 22 year old Constable Brian Martin who is from Ricketts Avenue and was assigned to the Half Way Tree Police Station

Four other persons, including a ten year old were also shot and injured Reports are that at about 10:00 p m Constable Martin was among a group of persons at a wake in the community when armed men approached the

group and opened fire Lawmen were summoned and Constable Martin and four other persons were taken to the hospital where the policeman died while being treated and the others admitted in stable condition

In a statement, the High Command also expressed condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the slain officer as the JCF continues to mourn the loss of a colleague The JCF says it is committed to conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his murder

“The police will not be deterred by this latest attack They will continue their focus on ridding communities of guns, gunmen and gangs who continue to cause death, pain, and mayhem,” the High Command said “Furthermore, we will be

relentless in our pursuit in bringing those criminals to justice”, the statement added

Anyone with information that may assist with this investigation is encouraged to contact Crime Stop at 311 or the Police 119 emergency number

The JCF says the Force's Chaplaincy Branch and Welfare Department are providing support to the family members, friends, and colleagues of Martin

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Media Association of Jamaica slams BCJ over recent ban on certain music

The Media Association of Jamaica (MAJ) has accused the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica (BCJ) of an "overreach" with its recent ban on music praising criminal activities

The group further accused the BCJ of announcing the new measure without consultations According to the MAJ, the BCJ has not attempted to consult with the industry as a group

The MAJ said it was never approached before the regulator announced the measure, even as it declared that members “unanimously align with the intent of ridding the airwaves of music which is unfit for airplay" because "all Jamaican stakeholders need to band together and do what is necessary to stem the stimulants of deteriorating social behaviors and a growing crime situation”

Stating that it is a “staunch supporter of self regulation and defender of freedoms to include freedom of expression", the group said, " any initiative with the potential impact of curtailing rights and freedoms cannot be taken lightly, as there are often knock on effects on other freedoms, and must be robustly and adequately ventilated before decisions made or directives given”

The BCJ announced on Tuesday, an immediate ban on the playing of music that encourages, among other things, lottery fraud, the use of the illicit drug Molly, and the use of illegal guns

However, the MAJ highlighted sections of the ban it claims to show an "overreach" in the BCJ's ban

The group said in some respects, the BCJ directives are regarded as an overreach as it extends beyond music and into speech

The MAJ also said the commission should present a list of the songs it analyzed to help determine solutions

The group says it is ready to meet with the BCJ to discuss the matter

Holness Martin

EDITORIAL

CANCER

Political candidates ignore a key issue affecting Floridians

As the 2022 mid term election approaches, the media, especially television, in South Florida is consumed with political ads. But sadly, these ads offer relatively little on the policies these candidates, at all levels, plan to implement in the region. Frankly, on hearing these ads some voters cannot be faulted for questioning why they should vote

While some candidates focus on issues like abortion, funding the police, crime, and education, very few have focused on, or even mentions the core problem affecting South Floridians –residential security, meaning the ability to secure affordable housing

Once, not long ago, one of the more affordable states in which to reside and raise a family, Florida, especially South Florida, now ranks with New York and California as the most expensive states to reside

Since the advent of the COVID epidemic in 2020, more people have migrated from other states to Florida, increasing the cost of residential rentals, and mortgages But the major factor contributing to the escalated costs to homeowners is the cost of property insurance

Florida has the unfortunate reputation of having the most expensive property insurance in the US According to the Insurance Information Institute, average annual premium for a three bedroom dwelling house in Florida was $4, 232 as of July 2022, compared to $1,544 nationally However, the average hoovers around $5,000 for the same sized house in South Florida

Not only is property insurance exceptionally high in Florida, but the state's property insurance market is the worst in the country Simply put, the market is one hell of a mess

A series of storms, hurricanes, nefarious claims, and fraud have chased property insurance companies from Florida It's not unusual for homeowners to receive unexpected notices, that their insurance company is either closing, leaving the state, or won't be renewing policies

To afford the premiums offered by the few existing property insurance companies remaining in the state, homeowners are spending large sums to install storm resistance doors and windows But there are no, as yet, real storm resistance roofs Some companies charge extra premiums for older roofs; roofs constructed for what is perceived as storm vulnerable materials, and some won't even insure roofs, if they are regarded as too old

In addition, most insurance companies have increased their deductibles, meaning homeowners must spend more from their own sources before insurance companies honor the claim

Many homeowners, trying to reduce insurance costs have taken the risk of dropping coverage for flood coverage Currently, most insurance companies sell coverage for floods separately from general homeowners' policies So, when flooding occurs, and homes flooded out, as was recently experienced in Southwestern Florida, homeowners are left with huge losses

As private insurance companies flee, or stop doing business in, Florida some homeowners have no alternative but to turn to the state owned Citizens Property Insurance Corp

Covering approximately 500,000 property

owners two years ago, Citizens' coverage now extends close to 2 million homeowners. With few private insurance companies operating in the state, it's anticipated the demand for coverage by Citizens will grow But there's increasing concern Citizens will soon outgrow the administrative capabilities to manage all these policies

One of the advantages of insuring with Citizens is that their premiums are generally lower than those charged by private companies State law restricts Citizens from increasing premium rates by more than 11 percent in a year Moreover, increases in rates must be approved by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation

At face value, insuring with Citizens seem like the answer, but there's also concern if another bad hurricane hits regions like South Florida with Citizens covering so many homeowners, it will be unable to meet the demand for massive claims

All these problems are familiar to Florida officials, but to date there has been a failure by the Florida Legislature to help homeowners An anticipated special session of the Legislature called last May, provided assistance for the insurance companies, not for homeowners

High property insurance, not only affect homeowners, but is passed on to renters When owners of rental properties confront increased premiums, the increase is passed on to tenants There is no sign of any potential decline in property insurance. This will make it less affordable for Floridians, especially homeowners of senior years, and renters, to live Already high mortgages, property insurance, property tax, and rent, is making living in Florida unbearable

But who among the many candidates seeking political office to represent Floridians is willing to address this critical issue? Floridians desperately need help with their residential security The candidate who postulates a meaningful plan to cope with this issue deserves Floridians votes Will that candidate please step forward!

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) said “ an unrelenting series of crises has trapped vulnerable Haitians in a cycle of growing desperation, without access to food, fuel, markets, jobs, and public services ”

The agencies said hunger has reached a “catastrophic level” –the highest level 5, on the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification index, or IPC – in the capital's Cité Soleil neighborhood

According to the latest IPC analysis, a record 4.7 million people are currently facing acute hunger (IPC 3 and above), including 1 8 million people in the Emergency phase (IPC 4) and, for

the first time ever in Haiti, 19,000 people are in Catastrophe phase, phase 5

FAO and WFP said, currently, 65 percent of Cité Soleil's population, especially the poorest and most vulnerable, are in elevated levels of food insecurity, with five percent of them in urgent need of humanitarian assistance

“Increased violence, with armed groups vying for control of the vast and now lawless area of Port au Prince, has meant that residents have lost access to their work, markets and health and nutrition services,” the agencies said “Many have been forced to flee or just hide indoors ”

FAO and WFP said food security has also continued to deteriorate in rural areas in Haiti,

with several going from Crisis to Emergency levels

Harvest losses due to below average rainfall and the 2021 earthquake that devastated parts of the Grand´Anse, Nippes and Sud departments, are among the other devastating factors, beyond the political and economic crisis, FAO and WFP said

“WFP stands with the people of Haiti – serving the vulnerable and helping the poorest,” said Jean Martin Bauer, WFP country director in Haiti “We are here to ensure schoolchildren get a nutritious meal each day, families meet their basic food needs and communities are empowered

“This is a time of tumult in Haiti,” he added “But there is a way forward We all need to be steadfast and focus on delivering urgent humanitarian assistance and supporting long term development ”

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Filgueiras, FAO representative in Haiti, said: “We need to help Haitians produce better, more nutritious food to safeguard their livelihoods and their futures, especially in the context of a worsening food crisis

The UN said vulnerable populations, including pregnant women and girls, are the most impacted by restricted access to health services

“Gangs use sexual violence to instill fear, and alarmingly the number of cases increases by the day,” the UN said

UNFPA, the UN's sexual and reproductive health agency, estimates that close to 30,000 pregnant women are at risk of being unable to access essential healthcare, and almost 10,000 could experience life threatening –if not fatal – obstetric complications without skilled medical assistance

US and Canada supply vital equipment to Haitian National Police

The United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) says it has transported “vital” security equipment to Haiti in response to a request for international assistance from the Haitian government.

SOUTHCOM said a US Air Force C 17 airplane, based at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, transported the security equipment to Port au Prince

“The delivery of the vital equipment was part of a joint operation involving US Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft,” said SOUTHCOM in a statement, stating that the equipment included tactical and armored vehicles, purchased by the Haitian National Police (HNP), from Canadian Forces Base Trenton in Ontario, Canada

“The delivered equipment will help the HNP ensure access to vital resources and infrastructure urgently needed in Haiti to respond to a public health crisis following a recent rise of cholera cases in the country,” it added

A US interagency delegation went on a two day visit to the country where they met with Prime Minister Ariel Henry, the Montana Group, private sector leaders and broader civil society groups

Two United Nations agencies have warned of “catastrophic” hunger being recorded in Haiti for the first time.

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Trinidad Gov’t sued for billions over smelter plant closure

Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley says the Trinidad and Tobago government has been slapped with a US$380 million lawsuit from a group of Chinese contractors following the decision of a previous government to cancel the construction of an aluminum smelter plant in 2010

Rowley, speaking at a constituency conference of his ruling People's National Movement (PNM) said the People's Partnership government headed by Kamla Persad Bissessar had “improperly shut down the project”

The then Patrick Manning government had decided to construct the aluminum smelter plant, but Rowley told supporters that “ some people who were comfortable where they were and didn't care who got a job, resisted saying that the smelter would kill us ”

He said Bahrain which is the same size as Trinidad and Tobago is one of the world's leading producers of aluminum and is making money and living at one of the highest standards in the world, selling the same aluminum that the people in the twin island republic had opposed and said would kill citizens

Environmentalist Dr Wayne Kublalsingh had staged a hunger strike outside the Office of the Prime Minister in a bid to get the plant closed, and in October 2017, Prime Minister Rowley, told Parliament's Standing Finance Committee that the state had been dealing with various claims made against it following the decision by the last government to end the smelter plant project

“There is some settlement with respect to the closure of the project, where the minority partner would have had claims against the state,” he said then, adding ““this is not the end of it We are in discussions with the Chinese government, with respect to settlement of another claim with respect to the closure and abandonment of the smelter project, which is a much larger sum ”

Rowley told the PNM meeting that when the Persad Bissessar led government came into office in 2010, it shut down the plant and “chased out” the contractor

“I am talking here about US$380 million with documents and a contractor which says that T&T owes this money for work or for circumstances where there is a contract to be pursued And that is left for the PNM to deal

with, because we are dealing with it now And at the appropriate time we will approach the Parliament and give all the details surrounding this,” the prime minister said Alutrint and the China National Machinery and Equipment Import and Export Corp signed an agreement in 2005 to build a US$540 million aluminum complex that would have produced 125,000 tons per year Alutrint was a joint venture between the NGC and the Sural Group of Venezuela The deal included several downstream projects that would use the output, including an automotive parts and car wheel plant, rod mill and wire and cable plants

Trinidad negotiating IDB loan to improve water sector

Trinidad and Tobago is negotiating a multi million dollar loan with the Inter American Development Bank (IDB) in the water and wastewater sector

Public Utilities Minister, Marvin Gonzales, speaking at the commissioning ceremony for the San Fernando Wastewater Treatment Plant, said negotiations are continuing and hopefully by the end of this month the first component of the loan facility will be made available to the Keith Rowley administration

He said the first component is estimated at US$80 million to support the transformation of

the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) and to undertake critical investment projects to stabilize and improve the water supplies in the country

“An envelope of US$315 million to be invested in the water and wastewater sector in Trinidad and Tobago,” he told the ceremony, reiterating that under the first component of the loan, the government would be undertaking “three critical pieces of work to turn around the water section in Trinidad and Tobago”

He said US$44 million will be used to finance the development of a comprehensive

program to urgently stabilize water services to prevent further decline throughout the country and improve water supply

“We are going to purchase six to eight modular water treatment plants to be deployed in strategic areas across Trinidad and Tobago,” he said, noting that two of the plants will bring to the grid over ten million gallons of water for residents in the northern section of the island He said this will also result in a 24/7 provision of water to the area

Gonzales said government is also looking to construct a five million gallon water plant for

“Over the years the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service has invested resources in the Enterprise area and will continue to work and partner with members of the community,” said Acting Commissioner of Police Erla Christopher

“Additionally, the TTPS will render assistance to the distraught family during this traumatic time through our Victim and Witness Support Unit,” she said, appealing to “ anyone who has information that could assist, please come forward

Help us, so justice can be served, to give some semblance of closure and relief to a grieving family,” she said

Police said several shots were fired from a white panel van in the vicinity of the basketball court at the African Grounds and the nine year old was struck by the gunfire and taken to the Chaguanas Health Facility where he succumbed to his injuries

Police said the white panel van was reportedly stolen at gunpoint earlier on Saturday They have not disclosed any motive for the killing

So far this year, Trinidad and Tobago has recorded 463 murders compared with 320 for the corresponding period last year Last year the country recorded 448 murders

The Trinidad police say they will leave no stone unturned as they investigate the murder of nine year old Jamal Modeste in Chaguanas, Central Trinidad, on Saturday night.

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Grace Foods celebrates

Grace Foods USA is delighted to invite jerk lovers worldwide to celebrate National Jamaican Jerk Day USA (Jerk Day) on October 23, 2022. This year, Grace marks its 100th anniversary milestone, as Jamaica celebrates 60 years of independence

Grace Foods has engaged restaurants, caterers, and food trucks to create dishes using Grace Jerk seasonings, sauces, and marinades to offer customers special menu items during Jerk Week October 17 through 23

Jerk Day recognizes and celebrates Jamaica's signature jerk tradition The distinctive method of seasoning and cooking meats, dating back to slavery, was essential to the survival of the Maroons They would season hunted game meat with foraged spices and then slowly cook it underground because smoke from an open flame cooking would give away their location to British enslavers

Jerk Day allows stakeholders to amplify their efforts in protecting this unique and distinctly Jamaican culinary tradition Jerk food enthusiasts and those who appreciate authentic Jamaican culture will surely enjoy it

This year, restaurants in Atlanta and Washington, D C , are joining those in South Florida and New York who've previously participated

In South Florida, there's Donna's Caribbean Restaurant, Dynamic Cuisine Food Truck, Jerk Machine, Dutch Pot, Kingston Delight, Jerk Machine, and Golden Krust

New Yorkers can stop by Island Spice food truck, and Miss Lily's

There are APT4 Restaurant, Ms Icy Kitchen in Atlanta, and Island Quisine in the Maryland/Baltimore area

For over 100 years, GraceKennedy has expanded and diversified into a global consumer group and has, since the 1970s, been serving the Jamaican diaspora " a taste of home " GraceKennedy has popularized jerk in retail food sales, and today is one of the most iconic representations of Brand Jamaica worldwide

While you may not be able to celebrate with the participating restaurants, you can join in the fun by making jerk creations at home and posting videos, photos, or recipes on social media using the hashtags #nationaljamaicanjerkday, #jamaicanjerkday and #jamaicanjerk

Major Organized Auto Theft Group Arrested in Florida

The Miami-Dade Police Department, Seaport Operations Bureau detectives have arrested several individuals who were involved in an organized auto theft operation

According to investigators a highly organized auto crime group would steal cars primarily from major car rental companies The group will then " re vin" the stolen vehicle and create a confirmable VIN

Once “ re vinned” these stolen vehicles were

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sold to several dealerships throughout Florida

Detectives have documented over 30 vehicles associated in the case reaching in sales over one million dollars of stolen vehicles Detectives believe there are more victims and encourage them to call (305) 547 0777

The investigation and arrests were made with the assistance of the Miami Dade State Attorney's Office, City of Miami Police Department, City of Coral Gables Police

Department, City of Doral Police Department, City of Hialeah Police Department, Broward Sherriff's Office, Palm Beach Sherriff's Office, and U S. Department of Homeland Security The police are urging anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact CrimeStoppers (305)471 TIPS (8477) or (866) 471 8477 or visit www crimestoppersmiami com and select “Give a Tip”

Burglars who frequent Broward Business arrested

the residents in the southeastern area with the government diverting the current supply of water to the people of San Fernando

He said another modular plant will be established in Santa Cruz, a town that lies between the hills of the Northern Range in Trinidad

The minister said the second component of the loan will be focused on transforming WASA and providing support for institutional capacity

He said the third component of US$31 million will be used for network optimization, noting that over the last 15 years “ we have not focused enough on network optimization and the funds will be spent on priority projects, reduce non revenue water, and executed through a co management performance contract with a specialized consulting firm working with the IDB

“This would allow for the seamless transfer of know how and expertise to WASA that is crucial to the long term sustainability and the success of the program,” Gonzales said, adding that the government has already executed with the IDB last year for US$800,000 towards “financing infrastructural interventions including water audits”

The Broward Sheriff's Office Burglary Apprehension Team (B.A.T.) on Thursday busted two suspects believed to be part of a group responsible for multiple business burglaries throughout the northern region of Broward County over the past two weeks

According to the police reports around 3:00 a m on Thursday, October 13, B A T detectives began surveillance on a previously identified suspect vehicle as it traveled to the city of North Lauderdale and parked near a Farm Store

Detectives said they witnessed the front seat passenger, later identified as Bennie Harrison, approach the convenience storefront window, and look inside Using a window punch, Harrison broke the store's front window and proceeded to enter He later exited the store, reentered the vehicle, and left

Detectives continued to surveil the vehicle until it stopped in Oakland Park at another business That's when detectives conducted a vehicle immobilization technique on the suspect's vehicle, and both subjects were taken into custody

The driver, identified as Ma'kenna Burton a 20 year old female from Fort Lauderdale, was arrested on charges of burglary of a structure/dwelling and criminal attempt to solicit/conspire third degree felony burglary

Harrison who is 30 and resides in Pompano Beach was arrested on charges of burglary of a structure/dwelling, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of burglary tools, grand theft of a firearm, and carrying a concealed firearm

According to the arrest report, Harrison was also already on felony probation for burglary and faced charges from two recent burglaries in Pompano Beach Detectives suspect he may have been involved in additional burglaries in Deerfield Beach and Oakland Park

The investigation into these crimes is ongoing

Honored

included: Culture, Entertainment, Sports and Gender Minister, Olivia 'Babsy' Grange; business stalwart and founder of the Jamaica Money Market Brokers Ltd (JMMB), the late Joan Duncan; and renowned Jamaican jazz pianist, Monty Alexander

Shericka Jackson, the second fastest 200 metre female sprinter of all time who was awarded for her exceptional achievements in track and field, and Chief Medical Officer Dr Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, who played an integral role in Jamaica combatting COVID 19, were among the 30 Jamaicans who received the Order of Distinction

Chief of Defence Staff Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss Gorman also receive the Order of Distinction for distinguished service to the Jamaica Defence Force

Jamaica's Dancehall artiste, Agent Sasco, whose name is Jeffrey Campbell, was also honored He was among 35 recipients of the Order of Distinction (OD) in the Rank of Officer Sasco was recognized for his contribution to music, philanthropy, and positive pro social message to the youths

Veteran photojournalists Rudolph Brown and Ian Allen were among the awardees of the Badge of Honour for Meritorious Service

Nine Jamaicans, seven individuals, and two police officers, received badges for gallantry

There was no recipient of the nation's fourth-highest honor, the Order of Merit (OM)

A total of 221 Jamaicans were honored for their distinguished contribution to the development of the country in various fields

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The School Board of Miami-Dade County,

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR ERNEST GRAHAM K-8 CENTER

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to award one Construction firm for the following General Obligation Bond (GOB) project: PROJECT NO. 01528500

ERNEST GRAHAM K-8 CENTER GENERALOBLIGATION BOND RENOVATIONS PROJECT 7330 West 32ndAVE. HIALEAH, FLORIDA33018

BIDS DUE: Sealed bids will be received by The School Board of Mami Dade County, Florida, for the project listed herein until 2:00 PM. local time, Thursday December 1, 2022, at 1450 N E. Second Avenue, Lobby in the N E. Fifteenth (15th) Street entrance, Miami, Florida, 33132 following which time and place, or as soon there after as the Board can attend to the same, the said bids will be publicly opened, read and tabulated in the Board Auditorium, Miami Dade County School Board Administration Building, by an authorized representative of the Board Award of the contract will be made to the lowest, pre qualified responsible and responsive bidder for the actual amount bid considerng base bd and accepted alternates (if any) as listed in the bidding documents The Board will award the contract based upon the results of the tabulations as covered by applicabe laws and regulations Bidders desiring to participate in this solicitation must be pre qualified by the Board prior to submitting their bid in response to this solicitation. Contact the Miami Dade County Public Schools (M DCPS) Office of Economic Opportunity at (305) 995 1307 or via email at oeo@dadeschools net for information regarding Contractors' Pre qualification procedures

QUESTIONS: Written questions regarding this project will be accepted All written communications must be sent to the Project Architect/Engineer, Laura Perez (laura1@lmptc com), Laura M. Perez and Associates, Inc , 2401 NW 7TH ST Miami, FL 33125. Questions will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Friday, November 11, 2022 Answers will only be issued to the Contractors who attended the mandatory Pre bid Conference

MANDATORY PRE BID CONFERENCE: (Ernest Graham K 8 Center): Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 10:00 a m. local time, at Ernest Graham K 8 Center, 7330 West 32nd Ave. Hialeah, Florida 33018 There will be a sign in period from 10:00 a m. to 10:15 a m. Potential bidders arriving after the fifteen (15) minute sign in period will not be allowed to participate in this solicitation. Proposals submitted by firms not represented at the Mandatory Pre Bid Conference wll not be considered

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Trinidadian Triniboi Joocie in the Voice UK Semi-Finals

Trinidadian Triniboi Joocie is a semi finalist on the Voice UK

Joocie whose given name is Rodell Sorzano, wowed judge Anne Marie and guest judge MNEK in the new callbacks round of the competition

Jthan most countries put together Ska, dub, mento, reggae, and dancehall are broken apart, reassembled, and combined with outside influences to create new sounds Here are three Miami grown, Jamaican DJs who are not only pushing the boundaries of Jamaican music, but also promoting the culture at large, across the entire globe

amaica has contributed more to music

the most talented DJs in the area and across the globe He's also on the team of creatives and entrepreneurs who opened Dante's Hifi, the first vinyl listening bar and venue dedicated to the analog audiophile music culture in Wynwood

on Jesse Royal's Grammy nominated eponymous album, “Royal” on which he has writing and production credits

In this round, the ten contestants selected by each judge from the blind auditions had to battle it out to make it into the semifinal round

Leighton Paul Walsh, AKA Walshy Fire, is one of the progenitors of the kind of neo reggae that escapes classification. A member of the illustrious, Black Chiney sound system, which spearheaded the combination of smooth R&B with rougher, soulful reggae World famous DJ, Diplo cites Black Chiney as a big influence on the style of music his supergroup Major Lazer makes, of which Walshy Fire is one third

Walshy Fire considers himself an ambassador for the culture, stating in a 2013 interview with the Miami New Times, “My sole purpose with this Major Lazer thing is to bring back some glory and international exposure [for] reggae and dancehall We just make it fun so that people will walk away going, “I want to go do some research ”

In Major Lazer, Walshy Fire takes the classic Jamaican hype man role while Diplo spins, but he's a formidable DJ in his own right, headlining many events around the world on his own

Rum & Bass is Walshy Fire's weekly Miami dancehall party that features some of

Jason Panton navigates the intersection of artiste with a dash of businessman sprinkled in He's an entrepreneur, DJ, Grammy award nominated A&R, and recently a restaurateur

Panton is a tastemaker, but even that feels reductive He sees everything he's involved in as filled with life “Art is creating something from a vision The canvas is blank, and you apply colors from a palette and create something There is a roomful of people who are standing and as the DJ, you give them the music that makes them move, and in marketing you bring something to life that wasn't there,” he shares in a media interview

A real renaissance man, Panton has dabbled and excelled at painting, art curation, and held a residency at Edna Manley Art College in Jamaica He has also served as the marketing manager for the Marley Beverage company and has created campaigns that emphasized music and Jamaican culture for some of the biggest brands including Red Bull and Guinness

He's just as versatile musically. Not only a DJ that's capable of holding his own in any club, but Patton also served as an A&R

His latest venture, Dubwise Café is an oasis in the urban sprawl of Kingston A picturesque restaurant and bar with impeccable rustic decor, Dubwise Café serves an innovative plant based menu with regular live performances platforming both established and upcoming talent

Adam Alexander adopted the moniker “Silent Addy” as a means of saying his “actions will speak louder than words ” Based on his track record, it's safe to say, Addy has a lot of action

Silent Addy has dj'd some of the hottest events in Miami He's also a party organizer in his own right, putting on classics such as “Way Up! Thursdays” and experimenting with new media via his Bashment TV stream, broadcast live on the Internet network, Twitch tv

“People all over the world know about the different events I do,” Addy says “If you are in Italy, you can watch at home and feel like you went to the party, and hopefully you can check it out one day in real life ”

If music was not enough, Addy is also giving Miami a literal taste of Jamaica In late 2020, he opened up a Jamaican patty pop up with friends, called King Patty's, offering Jamaican patties and seasonal menu items

Triniboi's group was given "I Don't Care" by Ed Sheeran

The contestants were asked to do their own spin on the song and of course, Triniboi Joocie represented the people of Trinidad and Tobago proudly with his soca rendition

Anne Marie selected him as one of the final three for the semifinal round describing him as a fun one of a kind contestant

The former Soca News UK Soca Monarch made it through to the callbacks round of the competition, singing an original composition, Bottle Over Head

As he performed his 2020 soca hit to coaches Sir Tom Jones and Olly Murs, it was Anne Marie who was first to turn, closely followed by will i am

There are four rounds to the competition: blind auditions, callbacks, knockouts, and the live performance shows Triniboi is now through to the knockout rounds and will be mentored by Anne Marie

The Trinidadian has always been soca's foremost ambassador in the United Kingdom and Europe

Best known for his 2020 hit collaboration with Wetty Beatz titled 'Bottle Over Head' he has been successfully advocating for soca in Europe for over ten years

He described his entry into The Voice UK as an intentional attempt to advance his career and showcase the culture of Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean by extension

The winner of the competition will be given a recording contract with Universal's label UMOD

West Indies suffer shock defeat to Scots in opener

West Indies endured the worst possible start to their Twenty20 World Cup qualifying campaign when they suffered a shock 42 run defeat to minnows Scotland, in their opening match at Bellerive Oval on Monday.

Asked to chase a less than imposing 161 for victory, West Indies' batting once again let them down badly, the innings imploding for 118 with nine balls remaining, to leave the two time former champions with a mountain to climb in order to reach the main draw of the tournament

All rounder Jason Holder top scored with 38 from 33 balls at number seven but he was the only one to pass 20 as left arm spinner Mark Matt (3 12), along with off spinner Michael Leask (2 15) and seamer Brad Wheal (2 32) bowled brilliantly to hurt the innings

Opener George Munsey had earlier top scored with a Man of the Match unbeaten 66 from 53 deliveries as Scotland rallied to reach 160 for five from their 20 overs

Fast bowlers Holder (2 14) and Alzarri Joseph (2 28) spearheaded the Caribbean side's attack, but Munsey proved invaluable at the back end helping Scotland to gather 43 runs from the last five overs

West Indies lie bottom of Group B and face a must win scenario in the next game on Wednesday against Zimbabwe who beat Ireland by 31 runs on Monday

“I think it's just too many soft dismissals I think as batsmen you have to pay a lot more attention to your wicket,” lamented West Indies head coach Phil Simmons

“And I think every time we play we are up there with the run rate It doesn't matter who we are playing against, but we keep losing

wickets and soft wickets

“So I think that I've been trying to remedy it for the last couple of months Doesn't seem like it's there yet ”

The left handed Munsey handed Scotland a flying start after they were sent in, helping to add 55 from 38 balls for the first wicket with Michael Jones (20), in between a rain break in chilly conditions

Holder broke the stand when he got Jones to play on in the seventh over and Scotland lost three wickets for 31 runs before Munsey, who struck nine fours, partnered with Calum MacLeod (23) in a 31 run, fourth wicket stand to revive the innings

When two wickets went down for eight runs in the space of nine balls, Munsey combined with Chris Greaves (16 not out) in an unbroken 35 run, sixth wicket partnership to frustrate West Indies

Facing a straightforward run chase, West

Indies raced to 53 for one in the sixth over despite losing left hander Kyle Mayers for 20 in the third over, holing out to mid wicket off pacer Josh Davey Brandon King (17) and opener Evin Lewis (14) were rebuilding when the innings inexplicably fell apart, seven wickets tumbling for 26 runs in the space of 45 balls, to leave the run chase in strife at 79 for eight in the 14th over Lewis swung Wheal to deep square in the sixth over, King missed a cut at Watts and was bowled in the eighth over before captain Nicholas Pooran perished seven balls later, mid judging the length, missing a pull and having his stumps shattered by Leask Holder tried to produce a rearguard effort, striking four fours and a six but he was last out in the penultimate over with all hope virtually gone, holing out in the deep off pacer Safyaan Sharif

Manchester City head coach Gareth Taylor has expressed his delight with Reggae Girl Khadija Shaw after her two goals helped the Blues win their first game of the English Women’s Super League season, a 4 0 thrashing of Leicester, on Sunday.

Spanish Town born Shaw –nicknamed Bunny opened the scoring on 24 minutes at the Academy Stadium with a powerful header at the far post from a Lauren Hemp cross and, showing her poacher’s instinct, added a second on 72 minutes, sweeping home the rebound after Alex Greenwood’s penalty was saved

It was 25 year old Shaw’s fifth goal in as many appearances in all competitions this season, including three in the league

“I’m really happy that Bunny is showing what she’s capable of,” Taylor said

Jamaica demolished the United States 70-16 on day two of the Americas Netball World Cup qualifiers at the National Indoor Sports Centre here on Monday, a day when the hosts as well as Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago, and Barbados remained unbeaten.

In the Jamaica US match, the visitors' defenders had been working hard in the opening minutes trying to double-mark shooting sensation Jhaniele Fowler However, in doing so, they left the talented Kelsey Jonas unmarked and she took advantage of the situation to help give Jamaica an early lead

The process remained much the same for the duration of the first quarter, with Jamaica fluid and fast in attack, finding their shooters with ease and taking a 7 18 lead into the first interval

In the second quarter, the Sunshine Girls rotated their attack, bringing on new players at the center, wing attack, goal attack, and goal shoot

Despite the change, the play remained the same as Jamaica made the US work hard in all areas of the court, there was no stopping the

on form Jamaica side as they took an 8 36 lead into half time

After scoring only one goal in the second quarter, the US managed to find the net four times in the third quarter

The Sunshine Girls still remained out of their reach, however, as the Jamaicans led 12 55 with 15 minutes remaining, a lead which they continued to extend until they reached 70 goals for the second time in these qualifiers to

secure the win

Earlier, in the first match of the night, Grenada emerged victorious when they took on Antigua and Barbuda The match ended 62 29, their highest goal tally so far in these qualifiers

Meanwhile, Trinidad and Tobago beat St Vincent and the Grenadines 49 42, while in the final match of the day, Barbados emerged victorious over St Lucia, 58 26

At the end of day two, Grenada and Trinidad and Tobago both had six points from the three matches each played while Barbados and Jamaica had four points from two matches each

St Vincent and the Grenadines and the US are on two points from three matches, while the other three teams – Antigua and Barbuda, Cayman Islands, and St Lucia – have not scored any points so far

The top two teams from the Americas Netball World Cup qualifiers will qualify to be invited by World Netball to the Netball World Cup 2023 in South Africa, with the exception of Jamaica who will only be playing for World Rankings points due to already qualifying for the World Cup because of their WN World Ranking as of August 12

The qualifiers run until October 22

Taylor’s side looked more comfortable in their first home game of the season, keeping the ball well while Hemp, Chloe Kelly and Shaw looked ruthless as City’s new attacking front three, following White’s retirement

Added Taylor: “It was a vital win I’m pleased with the performance More often than not the performance takes care of the result but not always

“We went 1 0 up and could’ve got a couple more by half time

“We know that this team, even when you make changes, can really open up and score goals – particularly when you can bring on the likes of quick players at the top end of the pitch against an opposition who are probably flagging ”

Shaw

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