National Weekly April 26, 2018

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All-American Honors For Jamaican Olympic Gymnast

HOW MUCH MONEY WAS SENT LAST YEAR TO THE CARIBBEAN?

13.5 BILLION

A 22-year-old JamaicanAmerican gymnast is shining brightly under the golden lights of the NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

According to latest remittance inflow data from the World Bank, tallied for the region by News Americas, that's the astounding amount of money that was sent back to the Caribbean alone by immigrants globally.

The latest World Bank study on Migration and Remittances said money transfers to lowand middle-income countries, including the Caribbean and Latin America, rebounded to a record level in 2017 after two consecutive years of decline.

The Dominican Republic led the Caribbean region with the highest receipts of remittances – a whopping USD 6.2 billion in 2017.

The DR was followed by Jamaica with

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USD 2.5 billion and Haiti at USD 2.4 billion. Bermuda was fourth on the Caribbean list, receiving USD 1.4 billion in 2017.

Guyana was way down the ranks, moving out of the billions category, with USD 275 million in money transfers sent there in 2017.

The South American CARICOM nation was followed by Curacao with USD 160 million.

The oil rich twin-island of Trinidad & Tobago received USD 150 million in 2017 while Barbados received USD 112 million.

Other Caribbean nations received much lower receipts as follows: Ÿ Dutch Saint Maarten – USD 64 million Ÿ Dominica – USD 59 million Ÿ St. Vincent – USD 42 million Ÿ St. Lucia – USD 32 million

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Antigua & Barbuda – USD 31 million Kitts & Nevis – USD 11 million Aruba – USD 8 million Suriname – USD 7 million Grenada – USD 1 million

Toni-Ann Williams, who was born in Maryland but represents Jamaica as part of its national gymnastics team, last weekend won the NCAA All-America honors at the Gymnastics Championships held from April 20-21 at the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri.

Williams, who is currently attending the University of California, Berkeley where she is a member of the Golden Bears gymnastics team, also earned second-team All-America honors for the all-around.

The wins make her only the fifth gymnast in school history to be crowned an All-American, with California's seventh total All-America honor and adds to her legacy as the most decorated gymnast in the history of the university.

Williams, who competed this season coming off an Achilles injury for which she required surgery, topped her previous high of a 39.225, 20th-place

Globally The Bank estimates that officially recorded remittances to low-and middle-income countries worldwide, reached $466 billion in 2017, an increase of 8.5 percent over $429 billion in 2016. continues on A7 – 13.5 Billion

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New Jersey Brothers Make History For Jamaica The Kelly brothers and their Jamaican teammates, including Hakeem Lecky, Bryan Depass, Mark Dwyer and Matthew Marrett of Nantucket High School, will all make their appearance in one of the most anticipated matches of the international tournament when they play host, Israel, on July 12, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. in the Netanya Stadium.

The 2018 FIL Men's World Lacrosse Championships will include 48 participating countries and more than 5,000 fans from all over the world between July 12th to 21st.

Errol Wilson is the head coach of the men's national team for the 2018 FIL World Championships. Wilson's supporting staff includes Associate Head Coach, Dale Walker and assistant coach, Kevin Martin.

Calbert Hutchinson is currently president of the Jamaica Lacrosse Association and is fully

Two Rumson, New Jersey brothers will make history for Jamaica this summer in Israel as they headline the Jamaican National Team roster for the first time on the international level.

This is the first time Jamaica has had a lacrosse team play at the international level and Rob and Alex Kelly will put the island in the spotlight at the 2018 FIL World Lacrosse Championships in Netanya, Israel.

The brothers claim Jamaican citizenship from their mother, Nicola, who was born on the island before relocating to the United Kingdom, according to the Two River Times. It was there she met and married her husband, Kevin Kelly, and where the couple had two sons.

The family ultimately moved to New Jersey and settled in Rumson, where the brothers attended Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School. But every year, they would travel to Jamaica.

“We've been going to Jamaica and spending time there pretty much every year since I can remember,” Rob Kelly, 26, who graduated from RFH in 2010 after three seasons of varsity competition with the Bulldogs, was quoted as saying. “And that's because my mother has always maintained a strong sense of pride in her home country, and it's something she's certainly instilled in us.”

Now the Kelly brothers' mom is helping raise funds to promote the Jamaica lacrosse team.

“Being able to represent Jamaica in this fashion has made our mother very proud,” Alex

“We've been going to Jamaica and spending time there pretty much every year since I can remember... and that's because my mother has always maintained a strong sense of pride in her home country, and it's something she's certainly instilled in us.” – Rob Kelly

Rob and Alex Kelly

Kelly added. “We wouldn't have this opportunity without her and it goes deeper than citizenship. She's been instrumental in helping put this team together. From organizing the players and coaches, to the fundraising efforts, she's basically started a small company and it's all in the name of Jamaican lacrosse. And when mom's pulling that much weight, we'd better play well for her.”

compliant with the player eligibility rules as defined by the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL). The team is raising funds to make the trip possible. A GoFundMe has so far raised some US 18,000 of its US $60,000 goal.

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US Reports Human Rights Atrocities In Jamaica The United States is slamming Jamaica for unlawful killings by government security forces; entrenched government corruption within some government agencies, and violence against women against gays.

In its latest “Country Reports On Human Rights Practice,” released on April 20th, the US Department of State said sexual assault and incest committed against young girls by gang members and criminalization of same-sex sexual activity and societal violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) persons in Jamaica were all considered to be in violation of the human rights of those Jamaicans.

“Child abuse, including sexual abuse, was substantial and widespread. NGOs reported that gang leaders, sometimes including fathers, initiated sex with young girls as a 'right,' and missing children often were fleeing violent situations and sexual abuse,” the report stated.

According to Washington, there were also numerous reports that government security forces, mainly police, committed arbitrary and unlawful killings.

The report's analysts said government statistics indicated that through September of 2017, government security force-related fatalities increased by 44 per cent over the same period in 2016, with 124 and 86 in the first three quarters of 2017 and 2016, respectively.

It added that of the 124, at least 118 involved the police, and six involved the military.

The report also noted that the number of government security force-involved killings from January through September deemed to have occurred under suspicious circumstances increased over the same period in the prior year by 10 per cent, from 29 to 32.

Caribbean Immigrants To Get UK Citizenship

By Garth A. Rose Responding to the outcry among the British public in general, and British-Caribbeans from the Windrush generation in particular, citizenship has been pledged to these immigrants.

Britain's Home Secretary, Amber Rudd, earlier this week pledged that the immigrants will be granted British citizenship.

Responding to the outcry from an earlier decision by the British government to deny the immigrants benefits normally due citizens, last week British Prime Minister Theresa Mae apologized for the action taken against the Windrush migrants.

According to a report in British newspaper, The Guardian, Minister Rudd told the British House of Commons that she recognized the “harrowing” experiences of the Caribbean immigrants who helped rebuild postwar Britain and she was determined to right the wrongs that had taken place.

The Home Office will now waive citizenship fees for the Windrush generation and their families and any charges for returning to the UK for those who had retired to their countries of origin after making their lives here.

The government proposes to also remove language and British knowledge tests and offer financial compensation for those that had suffered financial loss.

The free citizenship offer will apply to the families of other Commonwealth nations who entered and settled in the United Kingdom between 1948 and 1973.

Windrush generation families protest in Windrush Square, London

Antigua Looks To Legalize Ganja Another Caribbean country is looking to follow some of its neighbors down the legal marijuana path.

Antigua and Barbuda is reportedly drafting legislation to legalize recreational and medical marijuana sales. Ryan Johnson, legislative drafter and editor of the government's Official Gazette, was quoted by Marijuana Business Daily as saying that a new bill is in the works that would permit cannabis sales under certain circumstances.

The move comes one month after government amended the Misuse of Drugs Act to state that “a person who is in possession of a maximum of 15 grams of the drug Cannabis or Cannabis resin is not guilty of an offence.”

It also makes it “lawful” to cultivate up to four cannabis plants per household and expunges marijuana convictions involving a quantity of 15 grams or less.

Marijuana Business Daily also quoted a source as confirming that a group from

Canada is advising the country on the new draft legislation which could be brought for consideration before parliament within the next six months.

Puerto Rico opened its first medical marijuana dispensaries at the start of 2017, making it the second Caribbean entity, after Jamaica, to legalize medical marijuana.

Marijuana can also be used in small amounts in Jamaica, Belize.

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Shawn, Miami, FL “Restaurants including the tip on a customer's final bill is over stepping in my opinion. At times, a server can be very unwelcoming and not do their job efficiently knowing they'll get a tip anyway.”

Makayla, Fort Lauderdale FL “I think if restaurants are going to be adding on gratuity to my bill they should give me the options of tip suggestions to agree and sign off on. Servers should still maintain a good energy and attitude with customers.”

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Heather, Lauderhilll, FL “Yes, I think this is perfectly fine. Waiters and waitresses earn the majority of their money through tips and I don't think it should be optional to pay the server who is serving you and giving you what you want.”

Irene, Miami, FL “Personally, it's all about patron satisfaction. I don't think a restaurant should determine how much I want to tip my waiter or waitress. What if it's great service and I want to tip above the required gratuity? If the service was not up to par why would I want to tip someone who made me not enjoy my experience at this restaurant?”

Helen, Miramar, FL “Tips should be the customers' decision! It is presumptive of the restaurant to 'assume the service was good.' Let the customer be the judge, depending on the quality of service given.”

Aralise, Miami Beach, FL “Realistically, for waitresses and waiters, this would be ideal. But for people who have to live check to check, what about them? They may only be able to afford dinner, not gratuity.”

Lenox, Miami, FL “Yes, I think this is right, only if the tip actually goes to the server who served my meal. I do think the required tip should be no more than $5-10 and if someone wants to tip over the required gratuity, then that should be optional.”

Melissa, Orlando, FL “In my opinion as a former server, I think it is 100 percent right. You have certain customers that don't feel they need to tip, not knowing that servers get paid below minimum wage tips help. I understand that people sometimes think that a server doesn't deserve a tip or whatever the case may be, but I still think it is fine for the restaurant to include the tip in the total.”

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The Racism ‘Band-Aid’

Real - Not 'Band-Aid' Solutions - Needed On Racism Arising from the recent disgusting display of racism at a Starbucks store in Philadelphia where two black men were handcuffed and escorted from the store simply because they were waiting on a friend, the Starbucks Coffee company announced a half-day training in racial bias education.

On the afternoon of May 29th, the company will close 8,000 of its stores across the US to train its staff in an attempt at prevent future racial discrimination in its stores.

Judging by response on social media, the company's pending training has been met favorably by most people.

However, stepping back and taking an objective look, it seems the company is taking the usual 'BandAid' remedy that society tends to treat various social problems with.

Surely, one training session by Starbucks isn't going to stop some its employees from being racists.

The training, though commendable, may instruct racist staffers how to deal with people of different races on the job, but it won't likely prevent them from continuing to be racists off the job.

The core problem of racism in America is that it has become an institutionalized cultural norm, embedded in American society. Some people are not even aware they are racists until they confront someone of another race and display prejudicial behavior towards that person.

Until racism is challenged at its core, instilling in every American like Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., attempted to do that all are born equal and are to be treated as equal, racism will continue throughout the society.

One of the disquieting aspects of racism in America is the inherent correlation to crime.

For many people of other races, particularly, the white race, the black race is stereotyped as the race from which crime emanates.

Regardless of the social standing of a black individual, when that individual walks into a whiteowned business place, even one as common as a Starbucks coffee store, he/she is feared as a criminal

Citizens protest outside Starbucks in Philadelphia

suspect.

Not to mention walking into high-end department or jewelry stores, or businesses in predominantly white neighborhoods. Surely, as the sun rose this morning, black people will be copiously monitored as potential shoplifters when they enter these stores today.

It's because black people are racially stereo-typed, and this is why they are often victims in racist encounters.

Trayvon Martin, a black teenager, innocently walked through a North Florida residential complex where his father lived, was shot dead by a white Hispanic man who suspected the youth to be a criminal because he was black and wearing a hoodie.

Another young man was gunned down by police in his grandmother's backyard in Seattle, Washington, because he was suspected to be a criminal holding a gun which turned out to be a cell-phone.

In New York, a black, mentally challenged man holding a silver shower-head, was instantly gunned down, again by police, because he was suspected of brandishing a gun.

Two black men simply waiting on friends in a Starbucks store in Philadelphia were suspected of being criminals just by the mere fact that they

were in the store.

The common thread in the above incidences is an evidence of the institutionalized racism blacks face.

This is the racism that bars blacks from better jobs; more placement in Ivy-league colleges, political advancement; access to some neighborhoods; causes police harassment while driving and regularly places black people on the adverse side of the judicial system.

While some people in White America marginalize and fear blacks as criminals, the American society continues to discard increasingly large black communities, upgraded from “ghettos” to “inner cities.” These communities are, nonetheless, still struggling, suffocating slumps, characterized by deplorable, overcrowded housing, high unemployment, poor healthcare, teen pregnancies, undereducated single-mothers and male youth hustling against each other, and the outside world, for financial survival.

Of course, many people from the black community have removed themselves from the social tentacles that tend to strangle aspects of this community. But, still these people are black and likely to be arrested as criminal suspects entering their million-dollar homes at night, or simply driving a luxury car.

Against this sordid institutionalized racism, it can be understood why some people regard Starbucks' planned afternoon training as a 'Band Aid' approach to racism. They think this is like society building prisons to hold criminals, instead of trying to solve the core problem of crime.

Until the rank and file of society move to socialize anti-racism throughout institutions like the publicschool system, churches, the workplace, law enforcement, the judicial system and other aspects of every community, racism will continue to rare its ugly head.

Sadly, society continues to avoid the serious business of anti-racial socialization with various BandAid measures.

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Haitian Roots Designer Partners To 'Help Haiti' Haitian American model turned designer, Luka Sabbat, is set to partner with Related Garments for a collection to benefit the charitable organization, Help Haiti.

Sabbat has teamed up with the Los Angeles–based luxury men's undergarment brand, according to Complex.com. Twelve percent of all sales will benefit Help Haiti, whose mission is to “create, through merit and needs based scholarships, a community of young professionals and leaders who will promote a more just society in Haiti.”

Luka's father, Clark Sabbat, was born in Haiti.

The 12-piece collection was inspired by a seven-day trip to Haiti, where the two met and interacted with local people. It contains both men's and women's undergarment pieces, as well as men's socks and is available for pre-sale now on Related Garment's website.

Luka Sabbat (right) visits a Haitian soccer team in Port Au Prince, Haiti

Haiti Government Names New Ministers The Haiti government has named five new ministers to the cabinet.

Jean-Marie Reynaldo Brunet has been appointed Minister of the Interior and Territorial Communities and replaces Max Rudolph Saint-Albin while Jean Roudy Aly replaces Heidi Fortuné as Minister of Justice and Public Security.

Joubert C. Angrand is now Minister of Agriculture of Natural Resources and Development, replacing Carmel André Belliard in the post while Guy André Junior François replaces Stéphanie Auguste as Minister of Haitians Living Abroad.

Journalist Guyler C. Delva was appointed Minister of Culture and Communications, replacing Limond Toussaint in the post.

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Global remittances, which include flows to high-income countries, grew 7 percent to $613 billion in 2017, from $573 billion in 2016.

Remittances are expected to continue to increase in 2018, by 4.1 percent to reach $485 billion. Global remittances are expected to grow 4.6 percent to $642 billion in 2018.

Remittances flows into Latin America and the Caribbean grew 8.7 percent in 2017, reaching another record high of nearly $80 billion.

The main factors given are stronger growth in the United States and tighter enforcement of U.S. immigration rules, which may have impacted remittances as migrants remitted savings in anticipation of shorter stays in the United States.

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Brooklyn Street Could Be CoNamed After Haiti Founding Father A popular Brooklyn street could soon be conamed after one of Haiti's founding fathers.

On April 18, Community Board 17, which represents the neighborhoods of East Flatbush, Northeast East Flatbush, Rugby, Farragut/Hyde Park, Remsen Village, Ditmas Village and Erasmus in Brooklyn, NY, voted to co-name Rogers Avenue, from Farragut to Eastern Parkway, the Jean Jacques Dessalines Blvd, the Haitian Times reports.

The neighborhoods include a significant Haitian population. The proposal, which was initiated last year by Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte, ignited controversy in the majority Caribbean district, with some perceiving the designation as “divisive.”

For the next step, the community board typically sends a letter of support to their councilman, in this case Councilman Jumaane D. Williams, for him to present on their behalf to the City Council Speaker's Office.

“Jean Jacques Dessalines often unsung will be remembered as the liberator of Haiti and the strength to the United States,” Bichotte said.

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finish at the 2015 NCAA Championships.

Williams was the best at UCal on bars (9.8875), beam (9.8625) and floor (9.8625) that helped her school to a ninth-place finish at the NCAA Championships. She also scored 9.8125 on vault. Her bars, beam and floor scores are Cal's best individual totals at the championships in school history.

“From a completely ruptured Achilles to NCAA All-American. This comeback year has been truly special. I can't wait to be back next season for my 5th year,” she tweeted.

Williams' parents are both from Jamaica and she is a niece of Jamaican politician, Anthony Hylton.

She has three sisters, Maya, Kristine and Zitafa. Her sister, Maya, is also a gymnast on the Jamaican National team.

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“Taste the Islands” For Fort Lauderdale Historical Society This June, you can enjoy the authentic sights, sounds and flavors of the Caribbean during the 2018 “Taste the Islands Experience” at the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society.

The event, set for Saturday, June 2, will feature celebrity cooking demos, an artisan shopping village, live music and more on the Riverfront on the lawn of the New River Inn, 231 Southwest Second Avenue from 4 – 10 p.m.

Attendees will be able to explore the fine art of Caribbean cooking with celebrity chefs, including “Taste the Islands” TV show hosts Cynthia “Chef Thia” Verna of Haiti, Hugh “Chef Irie” Sinclair of Jamaica and Chef Amit Raval, head chef of Amtar Fine Foods in Trinidad.

For an even wider selection of Caribbean fare, Restaurant Row will host 15 local cafes and caterers representing multiple islands, each offering different menu selections while an open bar will serve island specialties. Other flavorful touches include a tropical drink and icecream bar and a signature Caribbean Culinary Museum and Culinary Theater, where guests can enjoy an immersive cultural foray into the regions' histories.

All-inclusive tickets for “Taste the Islands Experience are available at ttiexperience.com.

Annual “Jammin' In The Park & Art Fest” Returns The 6th Annual Jammin' in the Park & Art Fest returns this Saturday, April 28th, at the Ilene Lieberman Park, at 3801 Inverrary Boulevard, from 4 – 10 p.m.

The Lauderhill Art, Culture, and Tourism Board is hosting the event which will include live performances from Blade Martin and The Sons of David Band, the Old Skool, last year's Lauderhill Talent Contest winner, DJ Jabbow of Parkway and headliner Lenny Williams, whose hits include “Cause I Love You” and “Don't Make Me Wait For Love Entry into the park is free and food and drinks will be on sale. Parking is at 3800 Inverrary Boulevard and 3840 Inverrary Boulevard.

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NBA Greats For Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast NBA Greats Alonzo Mourning and Tony Massenburg are among the speakers set for the “Reclaiming God's City” event in Pompano Beach next month.

Mourning, the former NBA Miami Heat Center and Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning, along with former NBA player and analyst Tony Massenburg, will keynote the Mayor Lamar Fisher's Prayer Breakfast, set for the Pompano Beach Cultural Center on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 7 a.m.

The event will also include musical performances by local Pompano Beach church choirs, special appearance by several NBA and

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NFL players and a flag presentation by students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

The mission of the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast is to unite the community for the

common good of helping those who are less fortunate.

“I am honored to be part of the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast and I look forward to sharing with the residents of Pompano Beach the importance of my faith and the role it has played in my life,” said Mourning, who reaffirmed his commitment to Christ during his battle with kidney disease.

“I look forward to sharing my message of how with hard work and resiliency, you will accomplish your dreams and heart's desires,” Massenburg added. “But most importantly, this prayer breakfast is an opportunity to acknowledge that with God, all things are possible.

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Summer Vacationing Right Here In South Florida Summer, and the traditional vacation time is fast approaching, and so its time to make plans. This year, with the ominous sign of rising oil and gas prices, it could be more expensive for families to make the drive out of South Florida to northern resorts and attractions, or afford air fares out of town and the country. However, there are incredible attractions right here in South Florida, which families can visit more economically, and have a grand time. So get ready for your Summer Staycation.

Some of the more popular attractions include:

The Vizcaya Museum & Gardens Located at 3251 South Miami Ave in Miami, The Vizcaya Museum & Gardens on Biscayne Bay is probably the most popular spot for photo sessions for engaged couples and wedding parties. Millionaire James Deering property built the property, modelled after an Italian Renaissance style rural villa, as a winter home. The entire estate was completed in 1922. The main building, the museum, with its regal and opulent 15th to 19th century furnishings, art and interior design, still has complete relevance and style to this day. The house is surrounded by gardens and visitors may enjoy the café and gift shop on the property. The scale of the estate is immense. Aside from the large main villa, there are over 10 acres of formal gardens with numerous fountains and sculptures. Their museum shop and cafe are very interesting - not typical for a popular museum. They have buyers who go to estate sales to bring rare trinkets to the store for re-sale and they also have a few fine-art reproductions available too.

The Miami Seaquarium Located at 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne, The Miami Seaquarium, is one of the oldest and more popular tourist attractions in South Florida. This is a water park consisting of wonderful sea animals, exhibits and entertainment appropriate for visitors of all ages. This waterfilled wonder features local underwater creatures such as manatees, as well as animals from around the world, such as orca whales. For those who love to be splashed, the orca whale shows have the splash zone seats clearly identified to ensure a refreshing time. Miami Seaquarium offers plenty of unique experiences, including the heart-pounding experience of swimming with the dolphins. One of the more famous dolphins at the Seaquarium was Flipper, of television fame.

Jungle Island Located at 1111 Parrott Jungle Trail in Miami, Jungle Island, is one of the most beautiful, fun locations in the city. The island is home to dozens of species of animals, including lemurs, gibbons, orangutans, parrots, macaws and a liger - cross between a lion and a tiger does exist. Visitors will also find a wide species of plants in an enchanting setting. On weekend,s there are entertaining animal shows. Permanent exhibits include a walkthrough replica of the Florida Everglades. And the Jungle Island VIP Safari Tour allows visitors to get close and with the animals on the island.

The Miami Zoo

The Museum of Discovery and Science Loated at 401 SW 2bd Street in Fort Lauderdale, The Museum of Discovery and Science is a historical tour highlight for local families or those visiting South Florida. The museum is geared towards children and teens, but is also for adults.

This is an interactive museum with sprawling exhibits on several floors, exploring everything from kinetic science and zoology to space science and anatomy. The pilot cockpit simulator is an incredible experience as well as the group experience of a simulated ride to planet Mars. An awe-inspiring Imax movie theater is a part of the facilities to watch special editions of films in a larger-than-life and unforgettable experience.

The Miami-Dade Zoological Park and Gardens, commonly called Zoo Miami is located on SW 153d Street in southwest Miami and is the largest and oldest zoological garden in Florida and the only sub-tropical zoo in the continental United States.

At this popular zoo, you will find a wide variety of animals from Asia, Australia, and Africa, representing a broad mix of species unlike other zoos in the US. The managers of the zoo have taken effort to group the animals according to their geographic origins. The trees, foliage and even the soil in some of the exhibits, are matched as closely as possible to the native habitats of the animals.

Zoo Miami occupies almost 750 acres and houses over 3,000 animals, representing over 500 different species. Of this population, more than 40 species are classified as endangered.

The zoo also houses more than 1,000 species of trees, palms and other plants, and over 100 special exhibits showcasing a broad number of species and scientific topics.

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Rapids Water Park Located in Riviera Beach, Palm Beach County, Rapids Water Park is South Florida's largest water park covering over 35-acres featuring 42 of the biggest, most thrilling water slides including the Brain Drain, Black Thunder, Pirate's Plunge, the 25,000 sq. ft. Big Surf Wave Pool, a quarter mile Lazy River and more!

Other park amenities include a restaurant, 2 bars, cabanas, snack food areas and pavilions for company picnics, school and camp fieldtrips and other catered events. Since opening in 1979, Rapids Water Park has grown from 5 to 35 acres with patrons coming form 9 surrounding counties. Families can visit the park for a day of fun, or if you want the experience more, stay at several affordable nearby hotels. In addition to the more popular attractions, the following is a summary of other sites local residences can visit to enjoy their summer vacation.

The Florida Keys Despite the impact of Hurricane Irma last year, the Florida Keys nonetheless holds several attractions. When one think of the Keys, one tend to immediately think of Key West, but nearer to Miami, one can visit Key Largo, where there are splendid beaches and hotels, and take time out to visit the Key Largo National Maritime Sanctuary and the J. Pennecamp Coral Reef Park.

Nearby is another relaxing destination in Islamorada, well-known for sport fishing, swimming and its Theater of the Sea. Key West continues to rebound from Hurricane Irma and one can find several tourist attractions including the Key West Museum of Art and History, Ernest Hemmingway's Home & Museum, offering tours of the late authors National Historic Landmark home and gardens; The Key West Lighthouse & Museum, Ripley's Believe it or Not; and the Key West Aquarium, where one can see marine life native to the Keys. It's also a stop on the Conch Tour Train – a 90-minute tour of the many Ket West attractions.

Other Attractions Back in Miami, the Miccosukee Indian Village & Airboat Tours presents a native American village located in the Everglades. There is a museum, gift shop, airboat tours, crafts demonstrations and more.

For those who like eco-tourism, visit Monkey Jungle, not too far from Key Largo, at 216th Street in deep south Miami-Dade County. At Monkey Jungle, visitors will see a variety of primates in a forest setting and performing in daily shows.

Then in Broward County, one can visit the Big Cypress Seminole Reservation west of Fort Lauderdale, featuring the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Native American Museum displaying the history, life and culture of the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Billie Swamp Safari which offers eco-tours of the Everglades.

There's also Butterfly World in Coconut Creek, with an eclectic array of butterflies in a tropical garden environment, and the Sawgrass Recreational Park, offering camping, boat rentals, For those who want to go sailing they can embark on the JungleQueen Riverboat and sail along the Intercoastal Water way, seeing some of the most expensive mansions in Fort Lauderdale and enjoying dinner as they sail.

South Florida is loaded with museums, parks, rides, zoos, and of course beaches, which local residents can take advantage of and enjoy a local fun filled, economical summer staycation.

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Reggae Sumfest Launches In NYC A slice of Jamaica flew into New York City on April 17th when Reggae Sumfest took over The DL nightclub to raise awareness and celebrate the island's leading annual music festival, which will be held in Montego Bay from July 15-22, 2018.

Caribbean music, food, specialty cocktails and Red Stripe beer flowed throughout the evening as the room filled with press and industry tastemakers. To maximize the momentum, this year's Reggae Sumfest's featured artists, including rising dancehall songstress Tosh Alexander, Grammynominated reggae band Raging Fyah and dancehall/reggae star Agent Sasco, delivered electrifying performances at the launch. Djs Road International, MadOut and Cali B provided sweets reggae sounds until the evening came to a close. For more see reggaesumfest.com.

ENTERTAINMENT BUZZ

Rihanna To Launch Lingerie Line Barbados-born, pop star turned actress and entrepreneur is adding to her fashion line.

The style icon has announced the upcoming launch of her lingerie line, which will be called Savage X Fenty. The 30-year-old entrepreneur has yet to reveal details of the line or the launch but is pushing fans to sign up for more information through an official website.

Rihanna's latest foray into fashion comes just weeks after the star added skincare to her cosmetics line, Fenty Beauty.

Nicki To Debut New Song From Album On SNL Trinidad-born rap star, Nicki Minaj, is set to release her fourth studio album this year but is stoking anticipation for the new project by teasing a globe-spanning arena tour and announcing she'll debut a new song during her Saturday Night Live performance on May 19th. Minaj shared the news on Twitter, where she regularly engages with her 21.3 million followers.

Minaj delighted fans earlier this month when she dropped "Barbie Tingz" and "Chun-Li," her first singles since 2017 and a preview of her upcoming album.

The New York MC also confirmed that she's already finalized tour dates and will hit the United States first before visiting the rest of the globe.

The announcement comes as the rapper returned to the Billboard Top 10 this week with "Chun-Li."

Joe Bogdanovich (centre) along with the Sumfest girls pose for the lens at the Reggae Sumfest 2018 launch in New York recently.

Spice To Launch Women's Foundation Jamaican dancehall star, Spice, is set to launch her Grace Hamilton Women Empowerment Foundation in Jamaica next month.

Spice is taking her mission to help needy Jamaican women to the next level with the launch of the foundation on May 27th at the Eden Gardens in St Andrew, Jamaica.

The “So Mi Like It” deejay has seen a surge in her popularity in dancehall locally and globally over the past few years and now as part of the VH1's hit reality show, 'Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta.'

“I heard some horror stories and I think I can provide opportunities or even a platform that can help a lot of young women in today's society,” she wrote on Instagram recently.

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Women’s Under-17 Champs Postponed Due To Violence The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) has announced the cancellation of the remainder of the CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Championship, which included Bermuda, because of violence in the Managua, Nicaragua. The Bermuda team were said to be safe and in no danger.

CONCACAF said in a statement from Miami that to guarantee the safety of the delegations, participants and fans, the cancellation would apply to all matches and events and take immediate effect. The tournament opened last Thursday. “The Confederation took the decision to cancel the remainder of the tournament following vigilant monitoring of the disturbances in Managua they developed, and in close coordination with the Nicaraguan Football Federation and local authorities,” a spokesman said.

“CONCACAF will determine future steps regarding this tournament and the related qualifying process for CONCACAF teams for the FIFA Women’s World Under-17 Cup Uruguay 2018. The timing of those decisions will be communicated as they are determined.”

The Bermuda team, which lost 3-0 to Canada on Friday in a Group B game, were preparing to be evacuated from the country after riots broke out in Managua, the Royal Gazette newspaper in Bermuda said. A spokesman for the Bermuda Football Association said: “The BFA has been advised that the CONCACAF

Women’s Under-17 Championships in Nicaragua have been suspended. This development follows days of civil unrest and anti-government protests in Managua, Nicaragua. CONCACAF advised it is in the best interest of the tournament that it be suspended and resume at a later date and possibly an alternate country.

“The BFA president and general secretary have been in contact with the Bermuda team and have been assured that they are all well and in no danger.

“They are now busy preparing to leave the country at the earliest opportunity.”

The United States and Costa Rica were the other teams in Group B. The US beat Costa Rica 4-0 on Friday. Bermuda were due to take on the US on Sunday before closing out the group stage against Costa Rica on Tuesday.

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After winning the toss, the visiting team St. Bess asked Southshore to take first strike, as rain reduced the overs from 40 to 33. Southshore was then bowled out for 90 runs. Only two batsmen managed to get into double figures. Sylvester Hickie reached 22 not-out and Antonio Scott added 21.

The pick of the bowlers for St. Bess were Chrishna Graham, who bagged 3 for 29; Sherwlyn Powell and Neville Dawkins, who each took 2 for 17 and Herlando Johnson, who claimed 2 for 23. In reply, St. Bess sprinted to victory in just ten overs, scoring 92 for 2 and defeating Southshore by 8 wickets.

The main runs scorers for St. Bess were Sherwlyn Powell 58, who reached not-out and Chrishna Graham, who ended at 11 not-out. Bowling for Southshore, Michael Nembhard took 1 for 14 and Antonio Scott 1 for 39.

The following matches will be played this Sunday, April 29th: Ÿ St. Bess vs. Lauderhill Jammers at John Stretch Park Ÿ Tropics United vs. Port St. Lucie at MAQ Ground.

Match time: 11: A.M.

Group A was made up of hosts Nicaragua, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Haiti.

The top two teams from the two groups will advance to the semi-finals, after which the CONCACAF champions and second and third-placed teams will qualify for the Under-17 World Cup, which is scheduled for Uruguay in November and December.

More than 10 people have died and 100 injured in several days of protests against changes to the Nicaraguan pension scheme, the Gazette said. The move, approved by the Nicaraguan government on Wednesday, increased pension contributions for workers and employers while reducing benefits.

President Daniel Ortega has offered talks on the dispute but protesters have refused to take part until police violence against them halts.

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Over Four Dozen Caribbean Schools For Penn Relays Some 50 Caribbean highs schools and colleges are set to participate in this year's Penn Relays in Philadelphia this weekend.

The schools and colleges, according to Penn officials, are as follows:

Bahamas Colleges: Ÿ Bahamas College, Nassau Ÿ High Schools Ÿ Bishop Eldon, Grand Bahamas Ÿ St. Augustine's, Nassau Ÿ St. John's, New Providence Ÿ Tabernacle, Freeport Ÿ Barbados High Schools: Christ Church, Christ Church Daryll Jordan, St. Lucy, Bridgetown

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Trinidad & Tobago High Schools Ÿ Fatima, Port-of-Spain Ÿ Queen's Royal Coll., Port of Spain Ÿ St. Francois Girls, Belmont.

Guyana Colleges: Ÿ Guyana Technical College, New Amsterdam, Berbice High Schools: Fort Wellington, Fort Wellington, Berbice Ÿ New Campbellville, Campbellville, Georgetown Ÿ

Jamaica Colleges: G.C. Foster, St. Catherine Ÿ Knox CC, Clarendon Ÿ MICO, Kingston 5 Ÿ UTech, Kingston Ÿ UWI Mona, Kingston High Schools Ardenne, Kingston Belair, Manchester Bellefield, Mandeville Bridgeport, St. Catherine Calabar, Kingston Cornwall Coll, St. James Edwin Allen, Clarendon Excelsior, Kingston Godfrey Stewart, Westmoreland Greater Portmore, St. Catherine Green Island, Hanover Herbert Morrison, Montego Bay Holmwood Tech, Christiana Hydel, St. Catherine Immaculate Conception, Kingston Jamaica College, Kingston Kingston College, East Kingston Manchester, Mandeville Mona, Kingston Munro College, St. Elizabeth Muschett, Kingston Papine, Kingston

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Justin Gatlin Wins 100-M At Grenada Invitational Reigning World champion, American Justin Gatlin, opened his 100 meters season with a victory at the Grenada Invitational on Saturday, April 21st, making up for his absence last year because of injury.

The 36-year-oldwas timed at 10.05 seconds as he claimed the gold at the marquee event at the Kirani James Stadium. Running out of lane three, Gatlin was unable to separate himself from the field over the first 50 metres, but once he was into the drive phase, he eased ahead to claim victory.

Gatlin produced a major upset last year at the World Championships in London when he beat legendary Jamaican Usain Bolt to win the 100-m title. His female counterpart Tori Bowie, the reigning World champion, was also in winning form as she raced to victory in the women's 100-m, crossing the line in 22.75.

There was a clean sweep of the distance hurdles for Jamaica as Andre Clarke won the men's event in 49.09 seconds and Yanique Haye-Smith captured the women's race in 56.38.

Hometown favorite Bralon Taplin, who finished fifth at the Commonwealth Games in Australia earlier this month, snatched the men's 400 meters in a time of 45.29, with Luguelin Santon of the Dominican Republic taking second spot in 45.66

Mcleod To Lead Jamaican Hurdles Delegation World and Olympic champion Omar McLeod will lead a strong trio of Jamaican hurdlers competing in the 110-metre hurdles at the Shanghai Diamond League on May 12th.

McLeod, the best sprint hurdler in the world over the past two seasons, is going for his third straight win in the Chinese city.

The 23-year-old McLeod, who was missing for Jamaica at the World Indoors in Birmingham and at the Commonwealth Games in Australia, produced the fastest time in the world to win the Shanghai meeting's traditional curtain closer in 2016, clocking 12.98 seconds to grab the title ahead of two world champions and the world record holder.

In Shanghai in 2018, he will be up against a deep field that includes two compatriots Ronald Levy, the Commonwealth Games gold medalist and Hansle Parchment, the silver medalist as well as 2015 world champion Sergey Shubenkov, who was second behind the Jamaican at the London World.

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Jamaica College Alumni Claim 2018 Ziadie Cup Jamaica College over-45 team defeated the St. George's College over45 team to win the 2018 Ziadie Cup earlier this month at the state-of-theart soccer facility at Vizcaya Park.

Jamaica College defeated St. George's 6-2 to claim the coveted Dennis Ziadie Cup trophy. Meanwhile, Anchovy High School defeated Merl Grove High School to

emerge as the winner in the 2018 JN Bank All Schools Alumnae Penalty Kick-off. The competition was fierce, taking 4 rounds to determine a winner.

In the 2018 Boys Schools, Alumnae Penalty Kick-off Manchester High emerged as the winner beating Vere Tech.

The event took place on April 7th and included a kick-off party at the Grand Cafe in Pembroke Pines.

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