National Weekly August 18, 2016

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GOLD RUSH Four Caribbean athletes led by the indisputable best sprinter of all times, Jamaican Usain Bolt, has won individual gold medals in track and ield events at Rio Olympics 2016 up to press time.

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‘Scoops with Troops’ Hosted by Sheriff Sco Israel and BSO Community Services in Lauderdale Lakes.

(Photo by: BSO)

CariFest Spirit Air Team member celebrated the culinary taste and feel of each Caribbean country during a culinary experience. (Photo By: Andres Hernandez)

Full Focus A free youth football clinic was conducted by USA Football for a endees at the Orange Bowl Family Fun & Fit Day presented by Sunshine Health. (Contributed)

Garvey-ite Ras Takura performing at the Lauderdale Lakes Educa onal and Cultural Center during the Marcus Garvey Day Extravaganza (Photo by: Gail Zucker Photographer)

Rootz Founda on State Representa ve Hazelle Rogers presents a proclama on to the Founda on (Photo by: Gail Zucker Photographer)

Sights and Simulators Pilot Joanne Issac from Trinidad and Tobago helped to celebrate the first annual Avia on Day in Pompano Beach. (Contributed)

Fired Up Candidate Alfreda Coward gearing up for the academic year at the City of Sunrise Back to School Round Up. (Contributed)

Health and Wellness Walker Chiroprac c and Wellness Center held a Family Fun Day and Backpack giveaway partnering with Supa Friends, Simon's and 99 Jamz Dr. Venessa Walker ‘Dr. V’ Chiroprac c Physicial in Miramar.

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Talk UP What do you think about the controversial “dive” by Bahamian Sprinter Shaunae Miller in the 400-meter race?

Maxie, Pompano Beach, Fl Well I feel everyone is over reacting. Where people are criticizing, they should be applauding. Not only did she literally give 110%, as "we" sports players and lovers say, she was neck and neck with one of the greatest female 400 meter sprinters in Olympic history. Also Mrs. Felix herself picked the young Bahamian runner up and congratulated her on an exhilarating race.

Jonathan, Fort Lauderdale, Fl At the end of the day, her ultimate goal was to win gold. She was losing her balance and did what she had to do to secure her victory! They need to go back to 2008 to the men's 400, there was a similar dive from an American athlete who dove in front of a Bahamian for bronze. This is payback time, it's our time now. She didn't do anything illegal, a lot of them lean in, which is what it looked like but she started to stumble. We're proud of our gold. #RegionalDominance #DiveIn James, Deereld Beach, Fl I think the dive was great. Doing everything she can to win. This could of been her last chance to win a medal and she gave everything she had to win. It was in the rules so I have no problem at all with it.

To me it's the same thing as leaning forward at the end of the race. I love how she didn't think or care about the pain of sacrificing her body like that.

Athletes do that every day in training or practice.

She just did it on the biggest stage to accomplish her and every other athletes goal of winning a gold medal in the Olympics for herself and her country.

I love it.

Debbie, Boca, Fl I think it doesn't matter if she tripped or dove. She still achieved her goal and got the gold. In 2008 David Neville dove for gold and there was no controversy about it. Could it be because he was an American runner? In my opinion it was all good, she won gold fair and square it's not illegal to dive.

Emanuel, Boca, Fl I believe that when you dedicate your life to something there will always come a moment desperation and you will do whatever is possible to win. This is someone who saw an opportunity, that as far as I know isn't against any rule. I applaud gamesmanship. A winner is still a winner no matter the controversy.

Joy, Tamarac, Fl The Olympics is all about winning so she did what it took to win. As long as it wasn't against the rules and regulations. It was just something that happened. Yes, I think the Olympic Committee should change the rules, because if it happens, the person will think that they should be the winner (again).

Hal, Margate, Fl Honestly I think she won the race despite the fall.

The top of her body was over the line and that's all that counts, its nothing new, it's on the books. It's not the first, and I'm sure it's not going to be the last. We all need to stand beside our athletes, not only when they win, once they represent their country, you see we need more love towards each other because people were made to love, and things were made to be used but they turned it around, loving things and using people.

Noel, Fort Lauderdale, Fl I think you win by all means. Within the rules, she gave 110%, diving was that extra 10%. She's a winner, I'm for her. I don't think the rules should be changed because Baseball players slide to their base and Football players dive for a touchdown.

Andell, Sunrise, Fl Although it's acceptable in the Olympics, I think she shouldn't have won. You started the race running so you should end it running. They should change the rules because more athletes will start diving if they realize they will be able to win by taking a dive. Go team Trinidad.

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TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

THE BAHAMAS

70 year-old charged for importing guns

Human rights activists demand singers release

A 70-year-old cancer patient will return to court on September 3 after he was released on TT$ 1 million, bail on charges of illegally importing guns and ammunition into the country.

Morrisson Mewalal, who recently returned to Trinidad and Tobago after residing for several years in Philadelphia is accused of importing, from the United States, 6,540 rounds of ammunition into this country in Danish Cookie tins. When he appeared before Magistrate Indira MisirGosine in the Princes Town Magistrates' Court on Friday, he was also charged with illegally having a shotgun in his possession.

Mewalal, a recovering cancer patient, was unable to post the bail and as a result was remanded into custody at

The Grand Bahama Human Rights Association (GBHRA) is calling for the immediate release of two young singers it says have been detained in connection with a controversial song making the rounds on social media.

“We strongly urge the police to recognize that they should not interfere in matters of freedom of expression and that seeking to charge these men with criminal libel is an anti-democratic and reactionary response which has absolutely no place in a modern society,” the human rights group said in a statement.

The controversial expletive-filled song about Prime Minister Perry Christie went viral last week, and the police arrested the two singers last Thursday before releasing them 24 hours later “pending further investigation”.

The GBHRA acknowledges that while the lyrics of the song are “indeed shocking, offensive and derogatory…that is not enough to justify interference with the right to freedom of expression, which is guaranteed by the Bahamas Constitution – much less deprive the singers of their liberty. “Once again, we warn the authorities that the world is watching. The Commissioner of Police must ask himself what sort of country The Bahamas would like to portray itself as to the international community.”

The GBHRA warned the authorities against having the Bahamas classified with “those dictatorships and authoritarian regimes that prosecute singers for their lyrics, writers for the words they use, or artists for the content of their work.

the Maximum State Prison. The charges stem from the largest ever ammunition seizure here after police on August 5 executed a search warrant at his home one day before the accused returned to the country. Two people who had been detained following the raid, were later released.

According to the charges, Mewalal who gave himself up to the police on his arrival from the United States, is accused of importing 6,490 rounds of .22 ammunition and 50 rounds of .35 ammunition, he not being the holder of a permit to do so. The second charge alleged that he imported a rifle between those same dates.

Defence attorney Shubas Panday told the magistrate that Mewalal lived in Philadelphia for the past 20 years, but had lived in Piparo before he migrated.

JAMAICA

Jamaica to invest in Castor Oil studies Jamaica has undertaken a study on the local castor oil industry as the country moves to take advantage of a global market that could reach an estimated US$1.81 billion by 2020.

The study was commissioned by the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) and examined recommendations for development and steps to capitalize on the Jamaica Black Castor Oil (JBCO) value chain.

JAMPRO's Manager of Market Development for Agriculture and Non-Food Manufacturing, Berletta Henlon Forrester, said heightened interest shown in JBCO had prompted her agency to conduct the study.

“We got questions from how to grow the product, how to process it … (to) where we could find markets. How can we market our Jamaican Black Castor Oil has been the most critical

question,” she said, adding that primary enquiries came from local stakeholders engaged in castor oil and castor bean production.

“Importantly, we have been getting enquiries from within the Caribbean for imports of bulk castor oil from Jamaica. We've got enquiries from buyers and distributors who want to take it to market,” she added.

She said JAMPRO wants to ensure that Jamaica is “front and centre with this industry” indicating that there are many opportunities to be had from a lucrative castor oil industry, which include the creation of more jobs.

“It's the kind of product that can engage Jamaicans right across the island. It has the potential to create new enterprises,” she said, adding that JAMPRO will facilitate the organisation of stakeholders into an association, which will enable greater leverage of the industry.

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Jamaica's awesome talent As Jamaicans everywhere proudly revel in the Rio Olympics 100 meter's sprint victories of Elaine Thompson, and particularly Usain Bolt's remarkable three-peat in the event, Jamaica again stands out as the top nation in sprint events.

It's no idle cliché to refer to Jamaica as “the sprint capital of the world.” In fact, it is. Particularly over the past 12-years, Jamaican sprinters have conquered the world in the 100 and 200 meters, and have factored in the 400 meters, especially the women's events, and the 110 and 400 meter hurdles.

In the avalanche of tweets that followed Bolt's win on Sunday night, among the more memorable, was one reading “What the hell can American and other world athletes do to beat Jamaica in the sprints?”

While track commentators at the Olympic stadium in Rio speculated if Shelly-Ann Fraser would win her third consecutive 100-meters, Thomson surprised the world with her scintillating 10.71 victory. If the American Tori Bowie hadn't extended her tall frame over Fraser-Pryce, Jamaica would have won both gold and silver medals.

The US went into Rio seemingly confident that their athletes would topple the Jamaicans off their sprint perch. In the end, the American threat only produced silver in both 100 meter events.

Several of the crop of current outstanding sprinters, despite their talent, were unable to make the Jamaican Olympic team, but could easily represent several other countries. In fact, some

Jamaican athletes realizing the fierce completion at home migrated in order to represent other countries in Rio. This includes the unfortunate sprinter representing Bahrain who was disqualified for false starting in the semi-finals that included Bolt.

Jamaica not only has exceptional natural sprinters, but world-class training facilities and coaches. Both Fraser-Pryce and Thompson are trained by legendary trainer, Stephen Francis who has a unique talent for developing relatively unknown athletes into champions.

A testimony to the state of Jamaica's track and field training facilities is South African Wade Van Niekirk, who won the 400 meters in world record time of 43.03 seconds in Rio, trained in Jamaica earlier this year.

Another very relevant tweet on Sunday night called on Jamaica's sports minister to begin implementing measures for Jamaica to become an international training hub for sprinters.

Earlier this year, the minister, Olivia “Babsy” Grange, in an interview with National Weekly, said her government had definite plans to developing Jamaica's track and field assets as a major commercial venture.

There's little disputing that Bolt has been Jamaica's MVA – Most Valuable Ambassador - since winning his triple-victories at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. Now when Jamaicans travel internationally and are asked where they are from, when they reply “Jamaica,” foreigners say, “Oh, that's where Bolt is from.”

On Sunday night one felt dizzy with pride noticing the massive bank of cameras and reporters at the Rio stadium waiting on Bolt's race; and hearing

the crowd's roar when Bolt appeared. The crowd's reaction to the Jamaican athlete must have been in someway demotivating to the seven other athletes lined up for the 100m finals. Then, as though that was not enough, on Monday it was revealed that a commotion that lead to an evacuation of a terminal at New York's JFK International Airport on Sunday night, wasn't gunshots as feared but noise from people in the terminal spontaneously reacting to Bolt's win.

As Middle East countries, including Bahrain and Turkey reached out to Jamaican athletes to represent them at international track meets, it can be safely speculated that several countries might also contemplate sending their athletes to be trained in Jamaica. Other athletes, who can afford to, may also consider this alternative in their private capacity.

There has to be ways in which Jamaica can benefit by organizing its track and field facilities into a major commercial venture. For three consecutive Olympics and four World Athletic Championships, the brilliance of Jamaican athletes has shone with international news headlines giving the nation invaluable popularity. Hopefully, the Jamaican government, in conjunction with the private sector, will build on this latest popularity in developing the necessary commercial infrastructure.

Within a few years, then, Jamaica will be strategically poised as the destination of choice for aspiring world sprinters to be trained, and for international track and field fans to visit to see these aspiring athletes compete. This would be a fitting legacy to Bolt, Fraser-Pryce, Veronica Campbell Brown, the other current gifted Jamaican athletes, and those who preceded them.

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LA SECTION HAITIENNE

Sunrise Air hoping to initiate ights from Haiti to Jamaica soon Haitian based airlines, Sunrise Airways, announced recently that it has entered the final phase of the application process to initiate the first flight to Jamaica. The flights will connect with destinations in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba.

“Our journey to this point has been long, with some minor turbulence endured along the way, but I'm very pleased to say that we are now, indeed, on final approach to spread our wings to Jamaica this fall,” said President of Sunrise Airways, Philippe Bayard.

Sunrise Airways will add a Kingston to Port-au-Prince route which has expanded its commitment to the Jamaican market.

“Unique to our plan, Sunrise intends to be

the only airline serving all three of Jamaica's international gateways, Norman Manley in Kingston, Sangster International in Montego Bay, and Ian Flemming International Airport in Ocho Rios, with overseas flights.” said Bayard.

Sunrise Airways' proposed new flights from Jamaica will connect all three of the island's international airports with destinations into Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba.

“We see tremendous potential for growth along all of our proposed lines of flying, especially the Jamaica (to) Cuba routes,” said Bayard. “We're committed to serving more of Cuba from more of Jamaica than any other

airline…as well as unique leisure travel options enabling vacationers to experience the best of both countries in a more seamless fashion.”

Sunrise Airways will deploy its flagship ATR 42-320 aircraft on its new Jamaica routes which will include newly refurbished cabins, 46 seats, in-flight service, overhead space and legroom.

The airline company anticipates receiving final clearance from the Jamaican Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) by September 1 of this year in order to launch its new Jamaica flights during the fall of 2016.

Haitian Ambassador calls for U.S. to monitor Haiti’s elections Haiti's Ambassador to the Bahamas, Jean Victor Généus, is calling on the United States and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to send observers to monitor the October 9 elections in his country.

He is warning that the social, political and economic stability of Haiti is based on the results of the upcoming presidential elections that have already been postponed on several occasions in the past.

”If we don't want to continue in this political mess…we have to do our best to have clean, transparent and democratic elections because there is a cost,” he said, adding “if we don't solve this problem then we are going to go deeper, deeper into a very volatile, explosive political situation and the consequence is that the Bahamas will receive more refugees.

“That's why we think it's very important that our neighbours, Cuba, Bahamas, the US, be informed about what we want to do and also we welcome their support.

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ELECTIONS 2016

NATIONAL WEEKLY RECOMMENDATIONS AUGUST 30, 2016 - PRIMARY ELECTIONS Early voting in the Florida's August 30th Primary Elections began in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach County on August 15th, and will commence on August 20th in Broward and Orange County. South Florida voters are reminded that they can only vote according to their party registration in the Primary Elections. Voters registered without party affiliation, or NPA, will not be allowed to vote. To assist voters in their Primary Elections choices, the Caribbean National Weekly surveyed the candidates via questionnaire on various issues, especially as they relate to the Caribbean and African American communities.Guided by the results along with other factors such as candidates' experience, character and spirited discussions amongst our editorial board, our recommendations and endorsement are as follows: representative advocates, ”common sense healthcare reform.”

US CONGRESS US Senate Based on his experience in the US Senate, although criticized for missing a high percentage of senate sessions, and his failing bid for the Republican presidential nomination, Marco Rubio is best poised to again represent the Republicans in November's elections.

Patrick Murphy (Dem) Murphy has embarked on an extremely strong campaign, and has shown he understands the need for bold action on issues like immigration, minimum wage increase, more employment opportunities, and much-needed increased benefits for seniors.

US House District 18 Carl Domino (Rep) This is Domino's second bid for the seat which he lost to Patrick Murphy in 2014. The former Florida

Randy Perkins (DEM) The self-made millionaire is keen on environmental issues, particularly protecting Florida's Treasure Coast water supply from spreading toxic algae blooms. He also wants to see improvement in women's healthcare policies, and more equal pay for equal work.

District 23 Debbie WassermanSchultz (Dem) Although forced to resign as Chair of the DNC over information released from emails publicized by Wikileaks, WassermanSchultz remains the best candidate to represent the district in the US Congress; and will continue fighting for immigration reform, increase in the minimum wage, job growth, and expansion of comprehensive healthcare.

Martin “Marty” Feigenbaum (Rep) Feigenbaum is a refreshing choice for Republicans. He is keen on bi-partisan compromise and believes in traditional Republican values.

District 24 Frederica Wilson (Dem) Incumbent She has been a warrior for the District since her first election in 2010, representing District 17. She has adequately represented the cause of the Black Community, and is quite vocal in Washington on the issues affecting these communities.

District 26 Annette Taddeo (Dem) Taddeo faces an uphill challenge against Joe Garcia, the former US

Congressman, who has strong name recognition in the district. However, Taddeo's platform displays a passion for South Florida's minority families, especially in matters of immigration reform, her stance against gun violence, and economic empowerment.

District 27 Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (REP) Incumbent Ros-Lehtinen has been a stalwart for the district and should be re-elected to advance to the general election ballot.

Frank Perez(Dem) The Iraq war veteran is eager to represent Florida in Congress and focus on issues including campaign election reform; expanding affordable healthcare, strengthening Social Security, growing the middle class, and expanding US manufacturing.

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ELECTIONS 2016

NATIONAL WEEKLY RECOMMENDATIONS AUGUST 30, 2016 - PRIMARY ELECTIONS

FLORIDA STATE SENATOR State Senator District 29 Mindy Koch (Dem) Seasoned educator Mindy Koch brings a fresh face to state politics. The potential senator wants to improve Florida's public education system, attract major new businesses to create more jobs, and to improve the quality of life for seniors and middle class families.

District 30 Bobby Powell (Dem) Former State Rep. Powell seeks to advance to the Senate to, among other issues, aggressively advocate for: criminal justice for Florida residents, general use of body cameras by state officers, stricter gun laws; improvements and more funding for early education, and more apprentice programs to secure jobs and better pay for residents.

District 31 Emmanuel Morel (Dem) Morel is making another attempt to unseat an incumbent senator. His stance on providing Floridians with a living wage, for expanding state-funded job training programs, and ensuring fairness for migrants, including those from the Caribbean who work under foreign worker programs, attracts our recommendation.

District 34 Gwendolyn Clarke Reed (Dem) Clarke Reed, the former Florida Representative is seeking to continue service to Floridians as a senator. She is seeking to address and secure more state funding, for issues like the threat to the coast arising from ocean flooding, and to prevent drinking water being contaminated by salt water; higher wages, employment, a stronger education system, and juvenile and criminal justice reform are also her focus.

District 38 Daphne Campbell (DEM) Campbell is transitioning from the Florida House to the Senate. She is in a crowded field for the seat formerly held by veteran Gwen Margolis. Despite the challenges from former Miami Beach Commissioner Jason Pizzo and former North Miami Mayor Ken Burns, her vigilance for her constituents, especially HaitianAmericans, gives her the edge.

District 40 Dwight Bullard (Dem) Incumbent Bullard well deserves reelection. He has served with courage, and is a strong advocate for improved education for Florida students and better salaries and benefits for teachers. He is also an advocate for affordable healthcare for all Floridians.

STATE REPRESENTATIVES District 85 Andrew Watt (Rep) Watt is well versed with the issues of the district and Palm Beach County, and wants to work to bring the community together.

District 86 Marty Willhite (Dem) Whillhite is seeking to improve the Palm Beach district's environment and water quality, fight for seniors, improve transportation and infrastructure, strengthen law enforcement and public safety, and improve the quality of public schools.

District 87 Darren James Ayoub (DEM) Ayoub challenges another promising Democrat, David Silvers in this race.

However, Ayoub understands environmental priorities; the algae bloom is an environmental problem that threatens the fresh water supply of Palm Beach County, and Ayoub, who is an environmental attorney, understands the problem and is in a position to work if elected to effect solutions.

District 88 Al Jaquet (Dem) Among the three black candidates seeking to represent the Democrats in the district, Jacquet, Vice Mayor of the City of Delray Beach, seems to have the

most experience. His priorities include job creation in the district and expansion of Medicaid under Obamacare.

District 91 Kelly Skidmore (Dem) A former state representative, Skidmore has years of practical experience over her opponent, Emily Slosberg. In the Florida House, she overcame Republican opposition to have the number of pain clinics reduced. Democrats in the Senate needs her tenacity.

District 92 Sajan Kuran (Dem) In a crowded field of contenders for the seat formerly held by Gwen Clarke-Reed, Kuran is recommended because of his strong stand on providing affordable healthcare to low income residents not only at clinics and hospitals, taking healthcare to their homes. Moreover, he has practical experience in this area.

District 93 Ken Keechi (Dem) The veteran politician and former Mayor of Broward County has been seeking reelection to representational politics since 2010.

His experience serves him well, and he expresses sound advocacy for broader education across the state, effective gun control policy, and further decriminalization for possession of marijuana.

District 95 Too close to call Four Caribbean-Americans and an African-

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NATIONAL WEEKLY RECOMMENDATIONS AUGUST 30, 2016 - PRIMARY ELECTIONS American are competing for the seat including: sitting Lauderdale Lakes Mayor, Barrington Russell; former Lauderhill Chamber President, Roxanne Valies; and newcomer Anika Omphroy. Both Valies and Omphroy expressed strong positions on critical issues in responding to our CNW questionnaire. Valies is an advocate for advanced education and job training as paths to higher wages and employment opportunities, and should be an obvious choice. But Omphroy has acquainted herself well, and is showing great potential in a race which in the end is likely to be won by the more experienced, Russell who has the edge with name recognition.

District 107 Barbara Watson (Dem) – Incumbent Watson is being challenged for the seat she has held since 2012, (originally the District was District 103). She's a seasoned politician who has made her voice heard in the Florida House on several issues, including gun control, and deserves the majority vote.

District 108 Francesca Menes (Dem) In this extremely crowded race, 7 candidates are vying to succeed former Florida Rep Daphne Campbell who is running for the Florida Senate in this heavy Haitian-American populated district.

Based on her experience as an officer of the Florida Immigration Coalition and her strong advocacy for immigration reform, we recommend Menes in a district where issues related to immigration is paramount.

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District 115

Rosa Maria “Rosy” Palomino (Rep) Palomino seems keen on developing the economy of the district and creating more business and employment opportunities in the state.

Dr. Jeffrey Solomon (Dem) The Pinecrest chiropractor is avid about representing the district in Tallahassee to strengthen public and higher educational opportunities; train and attract more qualified teachers; protect the state's clean water supply; and protect citizens through better community policing and the hiring of more police officers.

Nicholas Duran (Dem) The Executive Director of the Florida Association of Free and Charitable Clinics is a strong advocate for expanding healthcare for state residents.

Anthony Rodriquez (Rep) Faces strong challenge from veteran David Rivera and former county Commissioner Linda Bell, but Rodriquez has strong views on job creation and crime prevention.

District 113 David Richardson (Dem) Incumbent The two-term representative says he's committed to the challenges the Democratic caucus faces in the Florida House, and remains energized “to break new barriers” if reelected to the House.

District 114 Daisy Baez (Dem) The Dominican-American is making another bid to represent the district in the general election in November against her Republican incumbent Erik Fresen. Among her advocacies are Medicaid expansion and more access to healthcare for residents in general, and strengthening the state's public school system.

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District 120 Daniel Norton (Dem) Norton is seeking election to build a strong middle class; defend equality of race and sexual orientation; fight for comprehensive healthcare for all; ensure access to justice and protect the state's water and natural resources.

COUNTY COMMISSIONS BROWARD COUNTY District 1 Nan Rich (Dem) The former state senator is a fervent advocate for the welfare of children, and social justice for everyone.

She wants to focus on social justice issues: protecting the welfare of children, seniors, the most vulnerable among us; and

fighting to preserve individual rights and civil liberties. She believes the County Commission needs a strong voice for human services, and says she has always been a champion for these issues. Her priorities on the commission include more affordable housing; protection and control of the county's water resources; improvement in the transportation system and improvement in human services.

District 5 Steven Anthony Geller (Dem) Geller's priorities as Commissioner includes high-paying job growth leading to increase in income equality; implementing plans to ease traffic congestion; strengthening job training and the higher education system; and protecting the quality of the county's water system.

District 9 Dale V.C Holness (Dem) Holness has served on the County Commission since 2010 and has been a strong advocate for addressing the needs of residents within the district. He has worked to improve county neighborhoods, and to ensure county services are fairly distributed. In responding to our survey, Holness stated his goal is to not waver, as he focuses on enhancing the county's economy through international trade and tourism; expand small business contracts; improve homeownership; and facilitate more jobs and career opportunities for residents. If the cliché 'all politics are local' holds true, Holness, who delivers tirelessly for the community, will need the constituents to reciprocate to fend off the challenge of State Senator Chris Smith who himself is a competent candidate.

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ELECTIONS 2016

NATIONAL WEEKLY RECOMMENDATIONS AUGUST 30, 2016 - PRIMARY ELECTIONS Broward Sheriff

State Attorney

Willie Jones With over 40 years in law enforcement in MiamiDade and Broward County, African American candidate Willie Jones, seeks to use his leadership and experience to become Broward County's top cop. In responding to CNW's questionnaire, Jones' commitment to a positive relationship with all communities is encouraging, especially at a time when the relationship between minority communities and law enforcement is often strained. Although his response to the issues also suggested he's qualified for the job, he will need a strong turn out from his supporters to defeat capable incumbent Scott Israel.

Teresa Elizabeth Williams (Dem)

Broward Supervisor of Elections Brenda C. Snipes (Incumbent) Snipes, during her tenure, has steadfastly strengthened the department from the verge of chaos to one of the most efficient in Florida. She soundly deserves re-election.

Broward School Board District 2 – Rose A. Walker-Williams District 5 – Rosalind Osgood District 9 - At Large Robin Bartleman

MIAMI-DADE The following veteran Miami-Dade politicians have been serving county voters for several years; there is no evidence of valid reasons not to re-elect either of them.

District 7 – Xavier Suarez District 9 – Dennis Moss District 11 – Joe Martinez

Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Giménez (Incumbent) Former Miami-Dade School Board member Raquel Regalado is aggressively challenging Giménez for county mayor. However, based on Giménez's experience as Mayor since 2011, his

commitment not to raise property taxes; to advance Miami International Airport and Port Miami as engines to drive the county economy; to seek general county economic development, strengthen the county police department, and improve the county's public transportation system, he's recommended.

Beach County School Board District 1 – Barbara McQuinn Palm Beach County Sheriff Rick Bradshaw (Incumbent)

Palm Beach County Sheriff

Miami Dade School Board District 1 – Steve Gallon III District 6 – Modesto 'Mo' Abety District 7 – Lubby Navarro

Rick Bradshaw (Incumbent)

Palm Beach Supervisor of Elections Susan Bucher (Incumbent)

City Of Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert (Incumbent)

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Seat 1 – Lillie Odom Seat 2 – John Zeigler Seat 5 – David Williams

Circuit Judge 17th Circuit:

BROWARD Group 9 – Lea P. Krauss Group 15 – Haccord James Curry, Jr. Group 23 – David Salomon Group 24 – Doreen Inkeles

PALM BEACH District 3 – Dave Kerner District 7 – Mark Bernard

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Port of Palm Beach Commission Group 2 – Joseph “Joe” Anderson Pal m

Group 2 – Kal Evans (Incumbent) Group 3 – Florence Taylor Barner Group 7 – Ian Richards Group 8 – Stephen J Zaccor Group 13 – Betsy Benson Group 14 – Alfreda D. Coward Group 21 – Russell Miller Thompson

Broward Clerk of the Circuit Court Mitch Caesar (Dem)

MIAMI-DADE Circuit Judges 11th Judicial Circuit Group 9 – Jason Bloch Group 34 – Renee Gordon Group 52 – Carol “Jodie” Breece Group 66 – Yolly Roberson (recommended in the quest for judicial diversity over experienced Robert Luck)

Group 74 – George Sarduy

Miami-Dade County Court Group 5 – Fred Seraphin Group 7 – Ed Newman Group 15 – Linda Luce Group 35 – Wendell Graham

PALM BEACH COUNTY Circuit Judges 15thJudicial Circuit Group 1 – Robert Ostrov Group 4 – Gregory Tendrich

Palm Beach Gardens County Court Group 7 – Marni Bryson Group 11 – Gregg Lerman Group 15 – Bradley Harper CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 4 (Exemption of certain taxes for solar devices) Vote: Yes

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‘King of the Dancehall’ to premiere at TIFF Jahlisa Harvey Nick Cannon has confirmed what everyone has been speculating about for the last year, he is in fact directing and starring in a Jamaica-inspired film alongside the talented Whoopi Goldberg, Busta Rhymes and Ky-Mani Marley. The film will premiere in Jamaica shortly after debuting at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

TIFF will run from September 8 to 18. Cannon commented on the film, saying that King of the Dancehall is one of those things that has been missing.

“As a storyteller, I often complain, even for one of my spoken words; I say I don't want to see anymore slave movies. So as a content provider and as a filmmaker and a storyteller, I want to tell different stories and this is a very different, artistic approach to tell the dancehall

story, and the story of the West Indian culture, and the story of Kingston, Jamaica.”

The anticipated movie “King of the Dancehall” follows the experiences of a New Yorker, Cannon, who visits his family in Jamaica and falls in love with the music and culture. Dancehall Deejay Beenie Man, members of reggae group T.O.K., and singer/model Kreesha Turner will all be featured in the film.

Cannon, who first visited Jamaica in December of 2014, immediately fell for the music and 'pop style' culture. In regards to the movie, Cannon told reporters that “I feel like I'm taking that torch and that's what it's all about. I have to tell stories that the average studio wouldn't. And the Toronto Film Festival is giving me the opportunity to display my film and my art on such a wide stage. It's truly an honor.”

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Take a trip through Africa where the Ganges meets the Nile Cnweeklynews.com “Ganges meets the Nile” is a live performance that merges two cultures; the Haitian Afro community, and the Indo Caribbean community, in one location. Brought to you by Jayadevi Arts, Inc., this event is intended to revive and rejuvenate cultures through folkloric dance. AfroHaitian inspired dancers from the Nancy St. Leger Dance Ensemble delve deep into their rich history, with choreography designed to entice and educate the audience.

The Nile River (also known as the River Nile) is a north flowing river in Africa, and was considered the 'source of life' by ancient Egyptians with its unending source of sustenance. This river is the longest river in the world and flows through eleven countries. The River Ganges is the longest river in India, and is a valuable support system for wildlife and human livelihood; considered by many as the most sacred river in the world.

This performance will be accompanied by African drumming and singing of chants. Just like the Nile River in Africa, flowing through and

around the continent, the performers of the event will flow through the aisles of the venue, creating a personal, up close experience with the audience.

Interwoven between the African dancers will be the Jayadevi Indo-Caribbean dancers, who like the Ganges, will intertwine through the African dancers.

Sponsored in part by Broward County Cultural Division, State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, and Florida Council on Arts and Culture, this experience will incorporate Indian Tassa Drumming with African Drumming and Mocko Jumbie Stilt Dancers. State-of-the-art and professional illustrators and animators will create the scenery on stage to transport the audience to incredible new heights seen for the first time in Florida.

The event will be held at the Miramar Cultural Center, doors open at 6pm. There will be no flash photography and no live streaming or video recording allowed at this event. Price range from $25 to $55 in advance. There will be group, student, and senior discounts available both at the door and online.

Miss Jamaica Florida Competition extends deadline to August 31 Cnweeklynews.com

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The winner of the competition will receive a week-long all expenses paid trip to Jamaica, a modeling contract, and savings bonds among other gifts; and will participate in media events, humanitarian projects, and official appearances during the year-long reign. The mission of the pageant is titled "Crowned with a Purpose” which serves as a reminder that as members of the Jamaican Diaspora, we must 'stay committed to the fulfillment of our philanthropic duties and remain steadfast in our quest for knowledge...'

To compete in the competition, contestants must be Jamaican-born or of Jamaican descent; must be between the ages of 5 and 24, reside in Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach County; and must be unmarried and must never have been married. This year will mark the 27th year of 'elegance and sophistication' celebrated by the Miss Jamaica Florida Pageant. The show, scheduled to take place on October 23rd, will be judged on four categories: a preliminary private interview, creative expression, formal wear, and the onstage question.

For inquiries about eligibility and to view a full list of application requirements visit www.MissJamaicaFlorida.com.

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Fear of GMO mosquitoes to ght Zika Wynwood, Miami-Dade resident Josephina Barielle, is skeptical and fearful of a proposal made by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to use genetically modified (GM) mosquitoes in the fight against the spread of the Zika virus.

Earlier this week, the EPA gave approval for the GM mosquitoes to be used in Miami.

However, according to Miami environmental consultant Danny Clover, using GM mosquitoes “have been proven to (be) an

effective method in decreasing the mosquito population that spreads diseases like Zika and Dengue Fever, and are harmless to humans.” He believes with people conscious that mosquitoes are the cause of these diseases, when hearing of a plan to introduce more mosquitoes into the environment, “they become very skeptical.”

Clover further explained the strategy of using GM mosquitoes is primarily to release male mosquitoes that “Do not transmit Zika or any disease, and although the GM male mosquito will mate with natural female mosquitoes, the eggs would develop and this reduces the overall Aedes-aegypti mosquito population in the area where the process is

used.”

The EPA has proposed beginning trials with the GM mosquitoes in Key Haven, close to Key West. US Senator Bill Nelson from Florida has also assured Miami residents that GM mosquitoes present no threat to them. “The EPA has carefully studied the process and has determined there's no potential danger to the environment or to humans.”

If Florida officials approve the use of the GM mosquitoes, according to reports, millions of mosquitoes could be released in the environment. Barielle, who lives in Wynwood but works during the week at a Key West hotel, says “I really can't understand how releasing so many

mosquitoes can prevent diseases that are carried by mosquitoes.”

The final decision to use the GM mosquitoes will be made by Florida's Mosquito Control Board, although voters in November will be given the opportunity to vote if they are in favor of the procedure. Residents in Key Haven saying they don't “want to be used as test rats,” are aggressively protesting the plan and have begun placing signs reading “No Consent” in front of homes and businesses.

Tom McDonald of the Mosquito Control Board, gave assurances that using genetically modified mosquitoes is safer and more effective than using chemical sprays.

Aetna pulling out of Obamacare shouldn't affect Floridians The news that Aetna, a major health insurer in Florida and other states, will cease participating in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) (Obamacare) health insurance market place in 2017 seems a blow to the national healthcare program initiated by the Obama administration.

According to several South Florida brokers who sell policies for health insurance companies in the ACA market exchange, most of the policies sold were for Coventry Health Care of Florida, which have some of the more competitive premiums. However, some of these brokers are uncertain about the future of Coventry as it is an Aetna based company.

Response to Coventry local offices in Sunrise indicated no discontinuation in selling policies under Obamacare when the market exchange opens later this year. “Coventry will be in the marketplace,” said Kirk Sanders, a Coventry staffer.

Reports are that Aetna and other major health insurance companies have been incurring losses on the Obamacare policies. Aetna, which has some 838,000 Obamacare customers to date claimed most of the policy holders were seniors in need of frequent medical care which escalated the company's costs.

Dr. Martin Roche, a West Palm Beach Obamacare advocate said that the large insurance companies are “being affected by the

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He expressed concern about Obamacare, “not because the program has deficiencies, but because of the high cost of medical care. For the large insurance companies like Aetna to remain in the program, and for the rates under Obamacare to remain competitive, the federal government may need to increase its subsidies to these insurance companies. However, if Congress continues to oppose funding the program, this could be a major problem in the future. Still, I believe that the demand for healthcare is so high that several small insurance companies will enter the market place to seize

advantage.”

The Obama administration seems unfazed

by Aetna's decision. Kevin Counihan, CEO of the ACA market exchanges said, "Aetna's decision to alter its marketplace participation does not change the fundamental fact that the health insurance marketplace will continue to bring quality coverage to millions of Americans next year and every year after that. It's no surprise that companies are adapting at different rates to a market where they compete for business on cost and quality rather than by denying coverage to people with preexisting conditions." He expressed confidence that the ACA is serving 11 million people and have brought down the uninsured rate to the lowest on record.

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Four Caribbean athletes led by the indisputable best sprinter of all times, Jamaican Usain Bolt, has won individual gold medals in track and field events at Rio Olympics 2016 up to press time.

Bolt made Olympic history becoming the first athlete to win gold medals in two events in three consecutive Olympics. Following gold medals in the 100 and 200 meters in Beijing in 2008 and London in 2012, he repeated the feat in Rio. Last Sunday, even with a slow start Bolt sprinted past his main challenger, Justin Gatlin of the U.S, to win the 100 meter race in 9.81 seconds. Then on Thursday, in his favorite race, the 200 meter, he medaled gold once again with a time of 19.78 seconds, although not close to his

2009 world record of 19.19 seconds.

His distinctive feat has been welcomed globally, indicative of the esteem in which the talented Jamaican sprinter is held.

While the spotlight of the track and field was brightly on placed Bolt, his compatriot Elaine

Thompson ascended as the new international queen of the sprints.

Thompson convincingly won the 100 meters in a time of 10.71 seconds over Tori Bowie of the U.S, with Jamaica's former sprint queen, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, running with an injured toe winning the bronze.

On Wednesday night Thompson again impressed the world winning the 200 meter in 21.78 seconds over early favorite Dafne Schippers of the Netherlands (silver) and Bowie the Bronze, signaling to the world another star is born.

Another Jamaican, Omar McLeod, who showed impressive form in his heat and semifinals of the 100 meter hurdles, kept that form in the finals easily winning in 13.05 seconds.

Bahamian Shaunae Miller spoiled the ambitions of American sprinter Allison Felix in the 400 meters which she won close in 49.44

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seconds with a dramatic and controversial dive through the finish line. Miller's victory wasn't a surprise as she went 5-for-5 in her 400 meter races this season, including the Diamond League meets in Shanghai, Eugene and London. Jamaica's Sherika Jackson won the bronze medal in a time of 49.85 seconds.

Grenada quarter-miler Kirani James earned the silver medal in the men 400 meter race which was won in a world record time of 43.03 seconds by South African Wayde Van Niekirk.

James time was 43.76 seconds, his season best.

The Caribbean is poised to win more medals, gold included, in the women and men 100 and 400 meter relays, and the male javelin event where Trinidadian Keshorn Walcott looked strong in the qualifying round.

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Miller's Dive to Gold in Rio, perfectly legal Shaunae Miller of the Bahamas won Gold in an unorthodox way during the 400 meter race Monday night. Miller, who was neck-andneck to American Allyson Felix, dove, or fell, across the finish line, beating Felix by .07 seconds.

It looked as if Felix had won in real time but Miller was declared the winner in the results of the video slow motion. The International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) rulebook states: "The athletes shall be placed in the order in which any part of their bodies (i.e. torso, as distinguished from the head, neck, arms, legs, hands or feet) reached the vertical plane of the nearer edge of the finish line" (Rule 164, IAAF Rules 2006-2007). Meaning, yes, a dive is legal and the Gold medal for the athlete stands.

The 22-year-old Bahamian worked hard through the lap in lane seven, and led the race coming around the bend. As the world

champion tied, Miller launched herself over the line to take victory in a new personal best of 49.44s. The verdict of whether Miller was falling and managed to make it over the line, or whether the dive was in an attempt to win the race, is still out.

Felix, 30, won Silver in the run with a time of 49.51 seconds. Jamaica's Shericka Jackson took home the Bronze. Felix had hoped to be bidding for a 200 meter and 400 meter double in the Rio Olympics, but failed to qualify for the U.S team after struggling with an ankle injury earlier in the season.

On social media, people have taken to accusing Miller of cheating. What people fail to see is that falling over the line, although not a regular occurrence, happens in many races. Last month at the U.S. Olympic trials in Oregon, Felix finished in fourth place in the 200 meter run, beat out by Jenna Prandini who fall across the line to win her spot.

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