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Former Caribbean Minister Charged In U.S. Court

The former Minister of Industry, International Business, Commerce and Small Business Development in Barbados, Donville Innis, has been indicted in the United States with conspiracy to launder money and money laundering.

The charges stem from his alleged acceptance of bribes from a Barbadian insurance company in 2015 and 2016. Inniss, 52, was arrested last Friday, August 4th and was arraigned on Monday, August 6th before United States Magistrate Judge Julie Sneed in the Middle District of Florida at the federal courthouse in Tampa.

He was released on a US$50,000 bond. A three-count indictment was unsealed in federal court in Brooklyn.

According to the indictment, between August 2015 and April 2016, Inniss engaged in a scheme to accept approximately US$36,000 in bribes from high-level executives of an unnamed insurance company headquartered in Barbados and launder that money through the United States.

Enabled Government Contracts In exchange for the bribes, Inniss allegedly leveraged his position as the Minister of Industry to enable the Barbados company to obtain two government contracts. He is accused

“The Department of Justice will continue to hold accountable corrupt government officials here or abroad who use the U.S. financial system to facilitate their criminal conduct.” – United States Attorney Richard Donoghue. of concealing the bribes by arranging to receive them through a dental company and a bank located in Elmont, New York. The insurance company executives reportedly transferred the funds to the dental company using an invoice falsely claiming that the payments were for consulting services.

During the time of the charged conspiracy, Inniss was a legal permanent resident of the United States residing in Tampa, Florida, as well as Barbados.

As charged in the indictment, Inniss abused his position of trust as a government official by taking bribes from a Barbadian company, then laundered the illicit funds through a bank and a dental company located in the Eastern District

of New York.

“The Department of Justice will continue to hold accountable corrupt government officials here or abroad who use the U.S. financial system to facilitate their criminal conduct,” stated United States Attorney Richard Donoghue.

Assistant Attorney General Benczkowski added: “Donville Inniss allegedly used the U.S. financial system to launder bribes he received while serving as a government official in Barbados. These charges demonstrate the commitment of the Department and our law enforcement partners to hold accountable anyone who seeks to use our financial system to promote or launder the corrupt proceeds of their crimes.”

In sparse recognition of the US South Florida Jamaican Diaspora, only one Jamaican has been named by the Jamaican government among the 130 recipients of this year's national honors and awards.

The awards were announced on August 6th, the 56th anniversary of Jamaica's independence, and will be presented to the recipients at a special ceremony on the grounds of Kings House, the residence of Jamaica's Governor General, on National Heroes Day, October 15th.

In the South Florida Diaspora, only City of Miramar Commissioner and Radio WAVS veteran broadcaster, Winston Barnes was named on the Jamaican national honors list.

Barnes was awarded the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander, for “dedication to the Jamaican music industry and media.”

Commissioner Barnes was elected to the City of Miramar Commission in March of 2003. He has served on a number of advisory boards at the Broward County level and is the recipient of numerous awards from various organizations for service to the community for the last 27 years.

Congresswoman Clarke Meanwhile, in the NY Jamaican Diaspora, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke was also honored with the Order of Distinction – Commander for “Distinguished contribution in safeguarding the Interests of Jamaican continues on A7 Sparse Honors

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Winston Barnes

The Music Man

By Garth A. Rose When most Jamaican-Americans in South Florida hear the name Winston Barnes, they think of the 15-year Commissioner of the City of Miramar or the 31-year broadcaster in South Florida, primarily on AM Radio 1170, WAVS. Therefore, when news broke on Monday, August 6th that Barnes received a coveted honor from the Jamaica government as announced at the 56th anniversary of independence, it was assumed he was awarded for public service and broadcasting.

But closer perusal indicated he was honored with the Order of Distinctions in the rank of Commander for “dedication to the Jamaica music industry” and yes, “the media.”

Although in South Florida, Barnes the broadcaster is well known for hosting the longest running talk show and as a newscaster on Caribbean radio, he has rarely hosted a music show here.

However, in Jamaica, prior to migrating to the US, Barnes was a popular host of music shows on Radio Jamaica, (RJR) and the former Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation, (JBC). His shows featured the latest and best in Jamaican and other popular musical genres. When he became director of JBC Radio in 1985, he painstakingly promoted quality Jamaican music and musicians.

Speaking to CNW on his recent award, Barnes said: “The very thought of this recognition is extremely humbling. The 2018 class of awardees is of major significance, especially for Jamaican popular culture. To be recognized for contributions to our music is gratifying.”

He also revealed that he was once a columnist for The Daily Gleaner where he “sought to share information with my readers which I had gathered from my earliest days at Spanish Town Road where one of our neighbors was Laurel Aitken, to the reading of liner notes on album jackets at RJR and the JBC.” Little known is that Barnes not only promoted the development of Jamaican music

(l-r) Brigadier Jerry, Winston Barnes and U-Roy enjoy a light moment at WAVS studios in Davie, Florida.

but participated in the music. As a student of Kinston College from 1960 to 1965, he sung on the school's famous chapel choir, sharing in choruses with outstanding Jamaican singers like Lloyd Lovindeer.

Reflecting on his involvement in promoting Jamaican music Barnes recalls that one of his “very first published work was the coverage of a Jimmy Cliff concert at New York's Carnegie Hall, mid-1970s.”

“I prepared the copy and the three photographs which accompanied the article published in the Star newspaper,” he reminisced.

“I recall I made the decision in writing about the music to accord the respect the music was due.

That apparently was achieved, as I also recall an entertainer telling me I wrote about the music the way it should be written.”

“Since then, writing in that vein, I have been privileged to have written pieces on reggae music for a Billboard magazine special on Reggae in the late 1980s, and the essay which accompanied Third World's compilation anniversary two-CD album, in 1999,” he added.

“Being published is one thing, but much of the satisfaction of these writings has been able to

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tell part of the story about the music from the Jamaican perspective,” he stated.

His other media involvement included tenures in broadcasting at the Jamaica Information Service, (JIS); and JBC-TV. Migrating to South Florida from Jamaica in 1987, Barnes soon landed a slot in broadcasting, first co-hosting a daily morning show on AM Radio WVCG 1080. Shortly after, he joined

Radio WAVS where he is currently director of News and Public Affairs and host of a mid-day talk show.

“Recognition of my work in media is equally satisfying,” Barnes said. “Much of my experience and training in the business originated in Jamaica. I am grateful for the good fortune I enjoyed entering the business when some of Jamaica media pioneers were still in the business, both at RJR and the JBC. “Desmond Chambers helped train me at RJR; at JBC Archie Lindo presented a newscast in my afternoon radio show, and Dennis Hall was my main trainer for TV-news reading in the early 1970s.”

As a broadcaster, he expressed gratitude to his radio audience, especially in South Florida, “who have expressed pleasure and gratitude because I sought to convey information, and knowledge.”

“This is important since I'm convinced that poverty can be solved through education. For our community to survive and to thrive in the US, acquiring knowledge is critical,” said Barnes.

“This award is also a tribute to all those who have helped me along the way, recognizing abilities I probably wouldn't have recognized.”

“A favorite memory of mine is a comment of Archie Lindo's after I started writing for the Gleaner early 1980s. He asked me, 'Why are you hiding your talent under a bushel?' That comment motivated me to dig deep into the bowels of Jamaican music, broadcast the music, and be a positive communicator,” Barnes shared.

Barnes has also pursued his involvement in Jamaican music and his broadcasting career while serving the residents of Miramar and served as an adjunct professor at Florida Memorial University from 2003 to 2013, lecturing in popular Jamaican music.

Along with this busy schedule, he remains a dedicated husband to Andrea, his wife of 17 years, and father to daughters Tamar, a crime analyst/researcher; and 14-year-old Hannah.

A devoted Christian and church goer, Barnes concluded the interview, saying: “As the brethren say, I give thanks.”

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Ross University Leaves Dominica After 40 Years The Dominica government has confirmed that the US-owned offshore medical school, Ross University, is shutting down its operations after 40 years on the island.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said his administration had received formal notification of Ross's decision a few days ago, insisting that over the last 10 months it had explored all options with the university to keep it functioning there.

Adtalem Global Education, the parent company of Ross University, announced Friday it would be relocating to Barbados. Adtalem Global Education chief executive officer, Lisa Wardell, said a partnership had been reached with the Barbados government to commence a university there by January 5, 2019.

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley said her new government would consider offering educational opportunities for Dominicans to pursue postsecondary studies in Barbados.

“We believe we as a country in circumstances where we might be benefitting now not because of anything other than the circumstances of nature, that we would also like to consider and have the Cabinet consider offering Dominicans scholarships in Barbados at the post-secondary level,” PM Mottley said.

News of Ross' relocation ends months of speculation on whether the university would return to Dominica following the passage of Hurricane Maria last September. Ross had been forced to relocate its operations to St. Kitts and the state of Tennessee in the United States after the hurricane.

Skerrit pointed out that just about three years ago, the partnership agreement between Ross and Dominica's government was renewed for 25 years.

But he said he's satisfied Ross “tried everything” to remain in Dominica and because of their continued “love and connection with Dominica” they had agreed to keep open the door for the return of several aspects of their multi-billion dollar operation.

JAMAICA

Opposition Welcomes Resignation Of Minister his resignation.

President of the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ), Howard Mitchell, also expressed the view that Wheatley's resignation was welcomed, albeit too late.

And Professor Trevor Munroe, head of the National Integrity Action (NIA), said: “We regard his resignation as appropriate, but belated.”

Jamaica's Opposition party, the People's National Party (PNP), has welcomed Monday's resignation of Dr Andrew Wheatley as Science and Technology Minister.

In a statement, the PNP said it welcomed “the long overdue removal of Dr Andrew Wheatley from the Cabinet of Jamaica.”

But party officials warned that the resignation would not put to an end the controversy surrounding the corruption and nepotism at the state oil-refinery, Petrojam, as well as deepening controversy surrounding National Energy Solutions (NESOL) and the Universal Service Fund (USF).

It urged that criminal investigations by the Major Organized Crime and AntiCorruption Agency, the Financial Investigations Division, the auditor general and Integrity Commission into the activities at Petrojam, NESOL, must be pursued to their final conclusions.

The party, which last weekend called for the sacking of the chairman of the Spectrum Management Authority, Trevor Forrest, said in its statement it wanted the “chips (to) fall where they may.”

The PNP said Forrest made a “vulgar attempt” to improperly influence the Authority to hire former head of NESOL, Carolyn Warren who resigned from NESOL last week, after it was revealed that she had an undisclosed drug conviction dating back 25 years.

Jamaican Petrol Hike Blamed On External Forces Higher gas prices in Jamaica have been blamed on “external forces” by the stateowned oil refinery, Petrojam.

Following record high gas prices beginning last week, Petrojam, in a statement sought to assure Jamaicans that the hike is not related to local matters.

The price of gasoline went up by J$2.60 per litre last Thursday. The latest increase has been described as the highest ever by the opposition People's National Party's spokesman on Energy, Phillip Paulwell.

According to Petrojam, the price of petrol is based on the price of the commodity on the international market.

“The government has no control over fuel prices. Petrojam sets fuel prices which are set, based on international fuel prices,” General Manager of Petrojam, Winston Watson was quoted as saying.

He dismissed Paulwell's claim, insisting: “We had larger increases earlier this year and prices later trended down and remained relatively stable; but market forces and movements will cause a resultant move in prices.”

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Althea- Sunrise,FL "Well to be honest If I had to pick paying taxes out of my income over taxes on purchased goods I'd rather pay taxes on purchased goods because I make a lot more money than I spend."

Noah- Miramar, FL “If I were given a choice to pay taxes through my income or only the goods I purchase, mainly because I just bought a car and the taxes were about $3,000-$4,000, I would rather pay taxes out of my income."

William- Miramar, FL “If I had the choice to either pay taxes only on the goods I purchase or pay taxes on my income I would prefer to only pay taxes on items I purchase because honestly I'm not out much, I very seldom go shopping whether online or in-store."

Kristin- Sunrise, FL “I would definitely prefer to pay taxes out my income because honestly I have more than one source of income in which the taxes would be withheld because through the "government" I technically have one job but realistically I have more than one income for example baby sitting for family and friends, even though I make money doing it I wouldn't pay taxes on it."

Anika- Pembroke Pines, FL “If I had the option to either pay taxes on my income or taxes on services and puchased goods I would only want to pay taxes on my income because as much as I hate that we have to pay those taxes, the federal tax we pay are invested in technology and education."

Shantel- Ft, Lauderdale, FL “My answer honestly depends on how the change will affect tax return, if I could get back all the money I've paid in taxes on purchased goods I'd make back a lot of money, weirdly enough probably more money than I'd make back from an avergae income tax return check."

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Tameka- Sunrise, FL “If I was given the option to either pay taxes on my income or on shopping goods I think I would probably opt to pay taxes on my shopping habits only. If I didn't have to pay taxes out of my checks, paying the regular taxes that I already pay on purchased goods and services would be easier financially."

Ethan- Miami, FL "Although it may sound like a dream to live in the seven US states that have no income taxes: every dollar that doesn’t go to the tax man stays in your bank account, right? Not quite. Taxes reinforce inequality, as it turns out.

States with no income tax end up taxing the poor far more heavily than other classes. I would prefer to keep paying my taxes through my income it would amount to less money & it just seems morally more fair”

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Not Voting In Primary Elections Is Risky And Irresponsible South Florida is currently in primary election mode. Although the official Primary Election date is August 28th, voting has already commenced through absentee and mail-in votes.

In some counties early voting begin on August 13th, and in others on August 18th.

Unfortunately, in past election cycles, voters have tended to shy away from voting in primary elections. The reasons include either not really understanding the purpose of primary elections, not taking the responsibility to vote, or not understanding one's voting status to vote in these elections.

Primary elections are essentially nomination elections. Voters are being asked to nominate a Republican or a Democratic candidate from other candidates representing each party to advance to general election on November 6th.

In some elections, like those for circuit and county court judges and county school board members, voters nominate or elect candidates they think most suitable but not along party lines.

The reason why primary elections are so important and shouldn't be disregarded, is that very often, candidates whom voters take for granted will be on a general election ballot, fail to be nominated to advance because enough voters didn't show up to nominate that candidate. In the past, there have been candidates with excellent potential for holding elected office who failed to make it to the general elections because his/her supporters failed to turn out at the required primary election.

Most importantly, while in general elections voters registered either Democrat or Republican can vote for candidates affiliated to any political party, this isn't possible in primary elections. Democrats can only vote for candidates representing the Democratic party and Republicans for candidates representing that party.

Voters who are registered without no party affiliation or NPA cannot vote in primary elections, although they can in general elections. Every time

There's still some 19 days to August 28th, enough time to be convinced to act responsibly and vote to ensure credible candidates are nominated to advance to the general elections. there's a primary election, voters are advised regarding this regulation. Nonetheless, voters who are NPA registered turn up to vote, only to be disappointed that they cannot.

Despite years of persistent effort since the Caribbean-American population began expanding in South Florida in the 1970s, it still takes a major effort to get Caribbean-Americans to fully understand their responsibility as voters.

It continues to be puzzling, how people who came to America to seek an improved standard of living for themselves and their children, take electing officials who could meet their objectives so lightly and irresponsibly.

Some people are either not sufficiently political aware or don't understand the America political system. But most are plain irresponsible and nonchalant about their responsibility as American citizens.

Some who have been living in the US for well past the required 5 years to qualify to apply for citizenship, haven't even bothered applying. There are also those who, having gained the coveted citizenship, haven't bothered to register to vote.

It's also puzzling that some CaribbeanAmericans, who express active interest in elections in the South Florida region, are not eligible to vote even though they are qualified to become ether

citizens or registered voters. It really makes no sense!

It's no secret that Caribbean-Americans lean heavily towards the Democratic Party. However, despite aggressive campaigning to get CaribbeanAmericans to vote in elections, there haven't been enough votes to elect past candidates thought to be “sure things.”

In 2008, Democrat Alex Sink lost the Florida governor race to Republican Rick Scott, as did Democrat Charlie Crist in 2012. It's not inconceivable that a few more thousand CaribbeanAmerican votes in South and Central Florida could have elected either Sink or Crist.

Could Hillary Clinton have won Florida in the 2016 general election if more Caribbean and African-American voters had voted across the state?

Many analysts think she could have.

It's blatantly irresponsible and selfish for voters who can vote but refuse to for no justifiable reason; yet join in criticizing elected officials who enforce policies and legislation not in the interest of the community.

If the Caribbean-American community wants to have collective improvement in its standard of living, they must stand together as a powerful voting bloc in every election - primary or general.

There are voters who still haven taken the 2018 primary elections seriously and may not be planning on voting. There's still some 19 days to August 28th, enough time to be convinced to act responsibly and vote to ensure credible candidates are nominated to advance to the general elections.

These primary elections are the most important this year. They offer a chance to elect officials who respect the Caribbean-American community and provide rights due to them as American citizens.

Political change is critically needed in Florida and America.

Every Caribbean-American vote can help in making this change possible. Be responsible and VOTE this August 28th!

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Haiti President Names New PM Haitian President Jovenel Moise announced a new prime minister on Sunday. Hwill now be the nation's new prime minister.

"Following consultations with the Presidents of the two branches of Parliament, I made the choice of the citizen Jean-Henry Céant as the new prime Minister," President Moise said in an official tweet.

The announcement comes three weeks after former Prime Minister Jack Guy Lafontant resigned amid

violent and deadly protests sparked by a proposed plan to significantly raise fuel prices. A former notary by profession, Céant has long been involved in Haitian politics and was a presidential candidate in 2016.

Former Prime Minister Lafontant resigned on July 14 in front of the nation's parliament before he was due to face a vote of no confidence.

Lafontant's government came under fire after protesters took to the streets in early July in response to a controversial plan that would have increased the cost of gasoline by 38 percent, diesel by 47 percent and kerosene by 51 percent.

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Haiti PM Jovenel Moise (left) stands with the newly-elected Prime Minister Jean-Henry Céant

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Congresswoman Clarke was born in Brooklyn to Jamaican parents. Her mother is former New York City Councilwoman, Una Clarke. She was a former councilwoman as well before becoming congressmember in 2007.

“As a proud Jamaican-American, I would like to encourage all Jamaicans to remember and cherish the sacrifices of our ancestors who fought for and claimed their freedom, created and crafted their own identity, and established a world-class culture,” she tweeted Monday.

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United Nations Secretary General António Guterres has named Helen Meagher La Lime as the organization's Special Representative for Haiti and Head of the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH).

La Lime, who succeeds Susan D. Page, has had a distinguished career with the United States foreign service. She most recently served as the Ambassador of

the United States to Angola, from 2014 to 2017, and as Director of Outreach of the United States Africa Command in Germany, from 2011 to 2013.

From 1996 until 2011, she served in various field positions with the Department of State, including as Deputy Chief of Mission at the United States Embassy in South Africa. She also served as the Deputy Director of the Department of State's Bureau of African Affairs.

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Meanwhile, the highest honor awarded, the Jamaica Order of Merit, went to the perennially popular Jamaican-American entertainer, Harry Belafonte, and civil rights activist for “outstanding contribution in the field of music.”

The second highest honor, the Order of Jamaica, was awarded to: Godfrey Dyer, Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund, for “exceptional contribution in the field of tourism;” Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica National Group Earl Jarrett, for “exceptional contribution to the banking and financial sectors, public service and volunteerism;” singer/song writer and actress, Grace Jones for “exceptional contribution in the field of

entertainment internationally;” and Giuseppe Francesco Maffessanti, for his “exceptional contribution to the construction industry, social development, welfare and philanthropy.”

Among those have been honored with the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander are Michael Ammar Junior; Olympian swimmer Alia Atkinson; Mayor of Montego Bay Homer Davis; Justices Courtney Daye and Leighton Pusey; Trade Unionist Senator Kavan Gayle; politician Maxine Henry-Wilson; business woman Jean Lowrie-Chin; and Jamaica's high commissioner to the United Kingdom, Seth George Ramocan.

Some of the recipients of the Order of

Distinction in the rank of Officer include: entertainer Winston “Yellowman” Foster; broadcaster Dermot Hussey; cultural commentator Barbara Blake-Hannah; writer/storyteller Joan Andrea Hutchinson, former Deputy Commissioner of Police Novelette Grant and Chief Education Officer in the Education Ministry Dr Grace McLean.

The Badge of Honour for Gallantry has been awarded to nine Jamaicans, 20 individuals have been accorded the Badge of Honour for Meritorious Service, while 29 Jamaicans have been accorded the Badge of Honour for Long and Faithful Service.

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Exhibition To Celebrate Masters Of Reggae The Pompano Beach Cultural Center will present a dynamic exhibit that celebrates the music, message and masters of reggae from venue from tomorrow, August 10th, through September 30, 2018.

David I Muir's collection of 26 iconic reggae-music performance photos will be on display at the venue under the theme: 'Reggae Reel - Moments in Music.”

"I am thrilled to bring this collection to The Pompano Beach Cultural Center," said Muir, whose photographs have been featured in national and international exhibits as well as the coffee table book, Pieces of Jamaica.

"I've had a love affair with reggae for as long as I can remember. I took most of these images for my own, selfish gratification. Now, it's a welcome pleasure that I'm able to share them in this way."

Muir, a former disk jockey, manager of music talent and concert promoter, had a unique vantage point when taking these photos, and his love of the genre and its messages are evident in every shot.

"The lyrics in reggae music are a path to the truth," he said. "They teach us how to love and unite. Through this music and through the strength of the Jamaican culture, we can learn many lessons. That is why this exhibit, especially at this time, is so important."

In addition, the Center is presenting a concert by Rootz of Music entitled, 'The American Roots of Jamaican Music,' on August 26th at 7 p.m. Earlier that afternoon, Muir will present his artist talk about the photo collection at 3 p.m. Doors open at 2:30p that Sunday, August 26th. For more information visit ccpompano.org.

Victoria Mutual Honored

By The City Of Miramar Jamaican-owned, South Floridabased company, Victoria Mutual, was recently honored by City of Miramar Mayor, Wayne Messam, at the celebrations marking Jamaica's 56th anniversary of independence.

Florida Representative Office, Suzette Rochester Lloyd, received the Corporate Citizen Award on behalf of the company.

The award was in "recognition of a corporate institution, serving the Jamaican communities and families, nationally and internationally, through superior customer service and continuous community event support."

The achievement came on the heels of Victoria Mutual's 140th Anniversary and ten years of Victoria Mutual's establishment of a representative office in the state of Florida to serve the Society's growing customer base in the Jamaican Diaspora communities across the USA.

Suzette Rochester, center, smiles in appreciation after being presented, on behalf of Victoria Mutual, with the Corporate Citizen Award by Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam, left, and Mrs. Angela Messam, right.

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About The Hero Caribbean Premier League First started in 2013, the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is a franchise-based T20 format cricket tournament that combines two of the most compelling aspects of Caribbean life – dramatic cricket and a vibrant Carnival atmosphere. Combining broadcast and digital viewership of over 197 million fans watched the 2017 season to make it one of the fastest growing leagues in world cricket. Trinbago Knight Riders are the current Hero CPL champions and the other competing teams are Barbados Tridents, Guyana Amazon Warriors, St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots, St. Lucia Stars and Jamaica Tallawahs. This year's tournament takes started August 8 and ends September 16, 2018.

Mark O'Donnell

The man at the helm Tough-talking Mark O'Donnell took the job as Jamaica Tallawahs head coach with an impressive resume in his native New Zealand. He had two stints in charge of Auckland in that country's domestic season, leading them to multiple titles in the first-class and T20 formats.

O'Donnell succeeds Australian Paul Nixon as head coach. He was assistant to Nixon last season.

He was once assistant coach of the New Zealand senior team and a member of the Royal Bangalores setup in the Indian Premier League.

O'Donnell was encouraged by the attitude of the Tallawahs squad during training at Sabina Park in Kingston, and believes they have the goods to score a third win in the Caribbean Premier League.

“The camp's been very, very good here and I think that is important. The West Indian boys tuned up yesterday and we are having a practice game today and we're seeing some very good signs,” O'Donnell told Jamaican media before the Tallawahs left on August 8 for Trinidad for their opening match against defending champions Trinbago Knight Riders.

At the Tallawahs' first team meeting in Kingston on July 31, O'Donnell called for discipline and unity in his ranks. He blamed sloppiness for their below par showing in 2017 and expects the return of allrounder Andre Russell as captain from a one-year ban to have a positive impact on the franchise.

“He is such a naturally instinctive cricketer…He bats, bowls and fields. If he's half as good as a captain as he is a player then we're good,” he said.

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Andre Russell Jamaica Tallawahs LEADS THE

by H. Campbell

It has been a hectic period for Andre Russell since his return to cricket after a oneyear ban for drug violation.

He represented Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League and Vancouver Knights in the inaugural Global T20 Canada tournament.

He was then named captain of Jamaica Tallawahs for the Caribbean Premier League.

The Tallawahs, hunting their third title, are one of the tournament favorites.

Russell, known for his explosive batting, penetrative medium-fast bowling and dynamic fielding, feels no pressure with the added responsibility of leadership. He credits Tallawahs coach Mark O'Donnell for helping to make his job easier.

“He's a cool guy, we work well together. He gives me what I want as a captain and once you have a changing room where everything is chilling anything is possible,” said Russell.

The 31-year-old Russell is one of the larger-than-life stars of the T20 game. His exploits in the IPL has helped attract thousands of fans to stadiums in India as well as England and Australia where he has played for Nottingham and Worcestershire, and Melbourne Renegades and Sydney Thunder.

Russell was a member of the Tallawahs squad that won the 2016 CPL for which he was voted Player of The Series. That year, he played a key role in the West Indies winning the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 tournament in India.

The Jamaica Tallawahs have a great overall CPL record and they have won the title twice since the competition formed in 2013. They will always have a strong team, and will be fancied to perform well and the upcoming 2018 season looks as though it will be no different for them.

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Cricket with a cosmopolitan flair comes to South Florida from August 18-22 in the form of the Caribbean Premier League. Fans can expect frenetic rivalry from some of the world's best players in a vibrant Carnival atmosphere.

Defending champions Trinbago Knight Riders, 'home team' Jamaica Tallawahs, Barbados Tridents and Guyana Amazon Warriors are the teams who will provide top-flight action at the Central Broward Regional Stadium.

The action starts with Jamaica Tallawahs playing Guyana Amazon Warriors on opening day.

The Tallawahs boast a formidable team with captain and allrounder Andre Russell, New Zealand's Ross Taylor and wily Trinidadian leg spinner Samuel Badree.

The Jamaica Tallawahs have a great overall CPL record and they have won the title twice since the competition formed in 2013. They will always have a strong team, and will be fancied to perform well; the upcoming 2018 season looks as though it will be no different for them. Their squad will be interesting to view, and they could emerge as early favorites for the title.

Tallawahs Jamaica Tallawahs Squad: Andre Russell (captain), Andre McCarthy, David Miller, Elmore Hutchinson, Glenn Phillips, Imad Wasim, Johnson Charles, Kemar Roach, Kennar Lewis, Krishmar Santokie, Kristian Kallicharran, Oshane Thomas, Ross Taylor, Rovman Powell, Samuel Badree, Shahid Afridi, Steven Jacobs, Steven Taylor.

Guyana Amazon Warriors are one of the dark horses in the 2018 CPL. Shimron Hetmyer, an exciting Guyanese batting prospect, is one of the team's leading lights; the experienced Pakistani duo of Sohail Ranbir and Shoaib Malik make them potential spoilers.

The Warriors claimed the last knockout spot last season, thanks to an even record of five wins and five losses. They won the qualifier, but lost in their eliminator game, meaning they were one game away from the final. They will be hoping to build on that performance, and go one step further in 2018 and appear in the final. Johan Botha named head coach of Guyana Amazon Warriors for this season.

Amazon Warriors Guyana Amazon Warriors Squad: Shoaib Malik (captain), Akshaya Persaud, Cameron Delport, Chadwick Walton, Devendra Bishoo, Gajanand Singh, Imran Tahir, Jason Mohammed, Keemo Paul, Luke Ronchi, Rayad Emrit, Romario Shepherd, Roshon Primus, Saurabh Netravalkar, Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer,Sohail Tanvir, Veerasammy Permaul

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Jason Holder coming into his own

When West Indian selectors named Jason Holder captain of the Caribbean Test team in September 2015, the lanky Barbadian all-rounder was given an unenviable task. But he has grown in the job and led a mini resurgence in the last year.

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The 26-year-old was selected West Indies One Day captain one year earlier and showed enough initiative for his bosses to make him skipper for the five-day team. Since last summer when the Windies defeated England in the second Test at Headingley, there has been an encouraging turnaround in their form.

This growth prompted owners of the Barbados Tridents franchise to make Holder captain for the 2018 campaign. He has considerable experience in T20 competition, being a member of the Tridents team that won the 2014 CPL title.

Holder has also turned out for Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League, as well as Pakistan Super League team Quetta Gladiators.

In July, he spoke about his improving all-round form.

“I guess I'm now getting into my own in terms of my cricket at the international level, I felt the skill level was always there. It's just a matter of putting it together,” he said.

The opportunity to lead his country in the CPL is another acknowledgement of his standing with regional administrators.

“I am delighted to be back at the CPL for this season and I am really looking forward to making Barbados proud in 2018,” Holder said in a statement, “We have a healthy contingent of local players in the squad this year and we are ready to make this a winning year for our home team.”

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The Central Broward Regional Stadium

The Epicenter of US Cricket

by Howard Campbell IT may not have the pomp of Lords, the bounce of Kensington Oval or party atmosphere of Queens Park Oval, but Central Broward Regional Stadium has become the epicenter of cricket in the United States.

Officially opened in 2007, the facility is located in the City of Lauderhill, hub of Caribbean commerce in South Florida, and home to a very large Caribbean community.

Since the symbolic ribbon was cut, Central Broward Regional Stadium has hosted One Day Internationals and T20 matches between the West Indies and India, New Zealand and most recently, Bangladesh.

It is the only cricket venue in North America sanctioned by the International Cricket Council.

Hot on the heels of the West Indies/Bangladesh matches which took place August 4-5, the Caribbean Premier League returns to Central Broward Regional Stadium for a third straight season. Defending champions Trinbago Knight Riders, Jamaica Tallawahs, Guyana Amazon Warriors and Barbados Trident are the competing teams.

Despite a massive West Indian and Asian populace in South Florida and the United States East Coast, cricket is still largely unknown in a country obsessed with homegrown pastimes like baseball, college and NFL football and NBA basketball.

Yet, just ahead of their T20 matches against West Indies in August, 2016, Central Broward Regional Stadium got the thumbs up from Indian coach Anil Kumble.

“I certainly didn't expect the facilities to be as good as what it is in the United States. I certainly felt that it could be a makeshift. I had heard about Florida and this ground, but very impressed with the facilities that we have seen today,” Kumble gushed. “It's the first time that I'm seeing this ground and the wickets are good, ideal probably for a T20, and the practice facilities have been good, the outfield looks fantastic.

So all in all, really impressed with the facilities here.”

Kumble is not the only one impressed with the ground. The Fort Lauderdale Strikers soccer team, US college cricket and civic groups have utilized the over 110-acre, multi-faceted complex.

Cricket is its main focus, however.

The City of Lauderhill, led by Mayor Richard Kaplan, saw the need for a cricket stadium given its large and influential West Indian community.

In 2007, as World Cup Cricket fever gripped the Caribbean, Kaplan and his team launched a bid for the new Lauderhill stadium to host one of that tournament's matches. That quest failed, but they got a boost with West Indies, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh and the CPL giving diehard fans a taste of international cricket.

Who knows? The next time the cricket World Cup heads to the West Indies, the Central Broward Regional Stadium could be one of its venues.

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Periodontitis is a term used to describe a group of conditions that involves inflammation of the gums and other structures supporting the teeth.

Periodontitis is caused by bacteria found in dental plaque and often, but not always, starts as gingivitis.

In trying to eliminate the bacterial infection, your body produces substances that destroy the structures holding the teeth in the jaw, including the periodontal ligament and underlying bone. As this process continues, the teeth become loose. Pockets form between the teeth and gums, allowing more bacteria to accumulate. Left untreated, periodontitis can result in tooth loss.

Periodontitis usually is relatively painless. The onset of significant pain may signal the development of an abscess. Older adults are more likely to have periodontitis. Also, people who smoke are four to seven times more likely than nonsmokers to get periodontitis, as smoking may impair the body's defense against bacteria.

Symptoms Symptoms of periodontitis include reddened, swollen or bleeding gums, receding gums, loose teeth, bad breath, as well as an unpleasant taste in the mouth. Many people, however, remain unaware of these symptoms, or do not believe they are signs of a serious problem. Unlike gingivitis, periodontitis cannot be completely reversed. In some situations, the supporting fibers and

bone that have been lost can be regenerated. In most cases, however, particularly in the advanced stages of the disease, the effects are permanent.

However, treatment and improved oral hygiene at any stage can improve the health of your gums and prevent further destruction.

Prevention Daily brushing and flossing (morning and night) and regular visits for professional cleaning can help prevent periodontitis or allow you to have it treated during its earliest stages.

If you smoke, quitting will reduce your risk significantly.

Treatment Treatment depends on how severe your periodontitis is. Dentists classify the disease as mild, moderate or severe.

Mild periodontitis is usually treated first with a thorough cleaning called scaling and root planning. Scaling removes plaque or calculus that has accumulated

Apple Cider Vinegar People continue to use apple cider vinegar as a medicine chest item useful in treating a wide variety of physical ailments. For years, the more senior citizens in the community and herbalists have cited the healing qualities of apple cider vinegar.

Apple cider vinegar found in supermarkets, and herbal shops, is made from pulverized apples after a period of fermentation when the apples are broken down to bacteria and yeast, turned into alcohol that ferments into vinegar holding high contents of acetic and amino acids.

The proponents of the healing effects of apple cider vinegar, preferably the organic kind, recommends its consumption (usually a tablespoon in an 8 ounce glass of water two - three times daily to treat: Ÿ Digestive problems like heart-burn or indigestion. (Consume the apple cider vinegar after meals). Ÿ Diabetes: apple cider vinegar reduces glucose (sugar) levels (Consume a dose of the product before going to bed). Ÿ High cholesterol: Consume daily apple cider vinegar reduces high levels of cholesterol. Ÿ High blood pressure: Regular doses reduce high blood pressure and promotes a healthy heart. Ÿ Cancer: Apple cider vinegar is said to slow the growth, and even kill cancer cells. Ÿ Weight loss: the product promotes weight loss, as it is said to reduces the appetite making people feel less hungry.

on the crowns of your teeth (the parts that show) and slightly below the gun line. Root planning removes plaque or calculus from the roots of your teeth, making it more difficult for bacteria to cling to them. This, combined with good oral hygiene at home, often proves enough for successful treatment.

Moderate periodontitis may require more than scaling and root planing.

Typically, your dentist will scale and root-plane your teeth. If this does not take care of the problem, he or she may decide that you need surgical treatment.

Surgery can involve reshaping the gums to fit the teeth (resective surgeries) or encouraging lost bone to regrow (regenerative surgeries). Your dentist will decide whether you will need surgery and what type you need.

Potassium: Aids the building of muscles, transmission of nerve impulses, heart activity, prevents brittle teeth, hair loss and nasal mucus.

Acetic acid: Slows the digestion of starch, and lowers the increase of glucose in the blood.

Ash (or alkaline): Helps to maintain proper pH levels in the body, which prevents and/or fight cancer cells.

Malic acid: Helps to prevent the ill effects of viruses, bacteria, and fungi; removes toxins from the body, enhance bowel regularity, and promotes clean, healthy skin.

Dr. Sharon Robinson DDS may be reached at The Dental Place, located at 6738 W Sunrise Blvd, Suite #105, Plantation, Fl 33313. Dr. Robinson may be contacted at 954-792-1857 or visit the website www.dentalplace4u.com.

Because of the acidic qualities of apple cider vinegar, it's always recommended it's diluted before applying it to the skin or drinking.

If applied or consumed too strong it can damage the tooth enamel, tissues of the throat, mouth or skin, and have the reverse effect in the stomach.

Health effects of the properties found in apple cider vinegar;

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Jamaican Entertainers Honored Three artists representing different aspects of Jamaica's music - Harry Belafonte, Grace Jones and Yellowman will be acknowledged by the Jamaican government in October, during the annual National Honors and Awards ceremony.

Belafonte, who turned 91 this year, will receive the Order of Merit, Jamaica's third highest civic honor behind the National Hero and Order of the Nation awards.

The government also awarded 70-year-old Jones the Order of Jamaica, the country's fourth highest honor; while Yellowman is the recipient of an Order of Distinction (Officer Class), Jamaica's fifth highest civic honor.

The three artists came to prominence in vastly different eras. Belafonte, born in Harlem, New York to Jamaican parents, rose to fame as a singer and actor in the 1950s, when racism was rampant in the United States and opportunities for minorities were limited in the entertainment industry.

Belafonte

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Calypso music he heard while living for eight years in Jamaica made a lasting impression on him. It inspired his 1956 album, 'Calypso,' which included the signature 'Banana Boat Song,' written by Barbadian American Irving Burgie. That album was the first to be certified platinum for sales of over one million

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copies.

Belafonte gained a new set of fans in Jamaica in the early 1970s for his acting when he appeared in the movie, 'Buck And The Preacher,' alongside Sidney Poitier. He also gained many fans for his role alongside American actress Dorothy Dandridge.

Jones was born in Spanish Town, Jamaica's first capital, and migrated to the US as a child.

She later became a successful model and singer who worked with Jamaican producers like Chris Stanley and Sly and Robbie.

She had a solid run with Sly and Robbie and the 'Compass Point All Stars' in the early and mid-1980s. During that period, she recorded her most commercially appealing songs, including 'Pull Up To The Bumper' and 'My Jamaican Guy.' Winston “Yellowman” Foster also came to the fore in the early 1980s. His star shone at a time when albinos were ostracized in Jamaica.

Raised in foster homes, he made fun of his pigmentation by wearing yellow suits and driving in a yellow BMW. His hit songs include 'I'm Getting Married in The Morning,' 'Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt' and 'Blueberry Hill.'

Today, years later, Yellowman still appears on stage locally and internationally.

Other entertainment personalities who will receive national honors include DJ Bob Clarke; Johnny Gourzong, a co-founder of Reggae Sumfest; broadcaster/musicologist Dermot Hussey and poet/folklorist Joan Andrea Hutchinson. They'll receive the Order of Distinction (Officer Class).

Brooklyn Rapper Influenced By Parents’ Jamaican Culture Born in Brooklyn, New York, rapper Trizzzy cut his teeth on the gritty rhymes of heavyweight artists like the NOTORIOUS BIG, Tupac Shakur and Method Man, who helped define hip hop's coming of age in the 1990s.

But he also spent some of his youth in Jamaica, his parents' homeland. It helped him appreciate their culture even more, as well as shape his music career.

Now Trizzzy blends both cultures on 'Wine,' his latest song, which was released August 4th

by Tri One International Records.

The song was inspired by a scene of girls gyrating sensually to dancehall music one night

in a New York club. He knew instantly he had to capture the moment in song.

The 33-year-old Trizzzy is from a long line of American rappers with Jamaican roots. The NOTORIOUS BIG, his main hero, was born in New York City to Jamaican parents. So too was Busta Rhymes.

“Listening to Notorious Big's Life After Death (album) inspired me to be a Hip-Hop artist and the fact that he himself was a Brooklyn native with parents of Jamaican decent was relatable to me growing up in New York City,” Trizzzy explained. “Method Man and Busta Rhymes were the first albums I

purchased. Beating on the lunch room tables in school and rapping with friends assisted me in sharpening my craft.”

Rap was not the only sound that caught his attention. In his home, and on the streets, Trizzzy found favor with the rebel message of Bob Marley, the lovers rock of Sanchez and hardcore dancehall of Buju Banton and Vybz Kartel.

This is proving to be a productive year for Trizzzy who began recording at age 17. He has another song, 'Turn Me On,' with his brother G Wayne, pending, as well as an EP titled 'Perfect Timing,' which should be out in October.

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President Of The West Indian American Day Carnival Association Found Dead

Risk It All Grammy nominated Jah Cure’s video for “Risk it All” featuring Haitian American singer Phyllisia Ross is now available.

Released this week on Reggaeville, the single is the first from his upcoming album with VP Records and included in this year’s 25th Anniversary of Reggae Gold.

Less than a month before the massive West Indian American Day Carnival Parade takes place on Brooklyn's Eastern Parkway on Labor Day Weekend, the president of the organizing group has been found dead.

The visuals embody express the songs meaning of doing whatever it takes for their love to flourish. Jah Cure and Phyllisia narrate the story of childhood love that was threatened by the girls father and has prevailed through adulthood.

Produced by Jah Cure For Iyah Cure Production, the rhythmic love song showcases the reggae crooners raw, effortless and poetic vocals. Jah Cure and Phyllisia have a history of collaborations with previous hit singles “Call on Me” and “Unconditional Love”.

In 2015, Jah Cure was nominated for his first Grammy nomination for Best Reggae Album. The album held the #1 spot for 3 consecutive weeks after its debut and steadily remained on the Top 10 U.S. Billboard Reggae Album Chart since its July 2015 release.

“Risk it All, is a perfect re-introduction to Jah Cure and his upcoming release,” said Stephen Chin, project manager at VP Records. “The song has all of the elements that his fans love and the added vocals of Phyllisia Ross make it a scorching summer jam.”

Beres Hammond continues ‘All Love’ tour Smooth, soulful, legendary reggae artist Beres Hammond is currently on his 2018 “All Love” Tour.

He is now headed to the Northeast area, beginning tonight at The Paramount venue in Long Island, with additional dates in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island and

Boston before heading to the UK. Beres Hammond has been on tour since June including stops in California for Sierra Nevada World Music Fest, Jamaica for Reggae Sumfest and more.

This tour will be the prelude to his upcoming album on VP Records out this Fall titled “Never Ending”. He will be releasing two new videos in the coming weeks for “I’m Alive” and “Land of Sunshine”. Acts that have will join him for this leg of the tour include

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Helping form the foundation for his mellow, bluesy delivery, Beres grew up listening to American soul and pop music from Stax, Motown and other vintage sounds. Fast forward to now, his own influence on others is witnessed from a diverse list of singers including Shaggy, Romain Virgo, Christopher Martin and Rihanna and much more.

William R. “Bill” Howard, the African-American born president of the Brooklyn-based West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA), was found dead in his Brooklyn home early Sunday morning, relatives said. He was 75. His family said in a statement that he had passed away in his sleep.

“The body was found not long after 5 a.m. The coroner's report indicated he died of natural causes,” the statement said.

“We are all devastated. We loved Bill dearly and will miss him terribly. We would ask that our privacy is respected as we grieve during this very difficult time,” the statement added.

Howard, who was born on January 1, 1943, grew up in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He was a life-long friend of the late Caribbean American Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm – the daughter of a Barbadian mother and a Guyanese father – who had represented the then 11th Congressional District in Brooklyn and was the first black woman to run for president of the United States.

Howard served on the Board of Trustees for the City University of New York (CUNY). He also managed Chisholm's personal finances as well as the finances for her political campaigns, his family said.

Howard had a celebrated career in business and government, including a stint as a deputy trustee in the US Justice Department. He also worked in a decades-long job as vice president for finance with the Equitable Life Assurance Society, where he was involved with making multi-million-dollar loans to various municipalities, corporations and individuals.

In a tribute on the 50th anniversary of WIADCA last Labor Day, Howard said the carnival group's volunteer membership “has personified their determination to present world-class programming of the Caribbean to the world.”

News of his death spread like wildfire in the Caribbean community in New York and has “shaken the political and nonprofit world,” the family said.

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Barbados, Jamaica Grab Gold At CAC Natasha Morrison, clocked 43.41 seconds to take the gold, beating Trinidad and Tobago (43.61) and the Dominican Republic, which placed third in a season's best 43.68 seconds.

Jamaica's women's 4×400 meters team copped silver with Derriann Hill, 400meters champion Tiffany James, Alesha Kelly and Junelle Bromfield, running 3 minutes 30.67 seconds behind winners Cuba, which ran a championship record 3:29.48 seconds.

Earlier, T&T's 2012 Olympic Champion Keshorn Walcott grabbed gold in the men's javelin with his last throw. Walcott set the bar early, opening with an 81.78 metersthrow to grab the top spot. He fouled the second throw and sat out the next two rounds but was overtaken by Grenadian Anderson Peters after his fourth throw

Barbados and Jamaica brought the curtain down on the track and field events at the 23rd Central American and Caribbean Games, (CAC) Games last weekend, with scintillating wins in the men's and women's 4×100-meters relays respectively.

Barbados' quartet of Shane Brathwaite, Mario Burke, Burkheart Ellis and Jaquone Hoyte set a new national record of 38.41, eclipsing the old mark of 38.55, to win the men's relay and give the country its second gold medal of the meet.

They were followed home by the Dominican Republic in 38.71, while Jamaica had to settle for bronze, finishing in a time of 38.79.

In the women's equivalent, Jamaica's team of Jura Levy, Sherone Simpson, 100meters champion, Jonielle Smith and

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Walcott returned in the fifth round with a shaky throw of 70.91 meters but came back in the final round to launch the iron-spear 84.47m, a mark that could not be contested by his closest challenger Peters, who reached 80.45m in his final attempt and had to settle for silver.

There was also gold for St Lucia's Lavern Spencer, who jumped 1.90 meters to win gold in the women's high jump.

Boxer Michael Alexander added a silver to T&T's medal haul after he was overwhelmed by Olympic bronze medalist Cuba's Lazaro Alvarez in the men's lightweight (60kg) final. Alexander lost on points, 5-0, to the experienced Cuban boxer, who won the lightweight gold at the 2014 CAC Games.

Jamaica's Olympic swim sensation, Alia Atkinson, was this week named the recipient of a Jamaica national award.

Atkinson will be honored with the Order of Distinction (OD), in the Rank of Commander for outstanding representation of Jamaica in the field of swimming and being the first black woman to win a World Championships Title.

The Jamaican honor will be presented to Atkinson at a special ceremony on the grounds of Kings House, the residence of Jamaica's Governor General on National Heroes Day, October 15th.

Atkinson recently snatched five medals at the 2018 Central American and Caribbean (CAC), Games in Colombia. She was among 130 recipients of this year's independence honors.

The ban was originally handed down to Derrick after the official was found guilty of “alleged conflicts of interest; offering and accepting gifts and other benefits; mismanagement of funds; abuse of position and disloyalty.”

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West Indies head coach, Stuart Law, is looking for positives even as fans in South Florida were left disappointed by the West Indies loss to Bangladesh in the T-20 series match-up.

Law has identified 20-year-old pacer Keemo Paul as of the few positives to emerge from the West Indies' disappointing 2-1 Twenty20 International series loss to Bangladesh last weekend at the Central Broward Regional Park and Stadium in Lauderhill, Fl. West Indies won the first game in St Kitts by seven wickets under Duckworth-Lewis-Stern but then lost both matches in Lauderhill, the first by 12 runs and the second by 19 runs under the DLS system.

Growing Into Captaincy Role Law, meanwhile, said Carlos Brathwaite is growing into the captaincy role and he is “seeing some good quality leadership in there.”

Chasing a competitive 185, West Indies lost wickets up front and then failed to keep the scoreboard ticking as they tried to rebuild. Russell blasted a top score of 47 from 21 balls, striking a four and half-dozen sixes but his effort was not enough to take the Caribbean side over the line, after the required run rate had rocketed to nearly 12-1/2 runs per over at the half-way stage Sunday.

When rain arrived to end the game prematurely, West Indies were 135 for seven at the start of the 18th over, still needing an unlikely 50 runs from 17 balls.

Law echoed similar sentiments to those of Brathwaite, noting the Windies needed to improve their batting, especially during the middle overs.

“We started well in St Kitts and we really bossed the game there. We came here to Fort Lauderdale and thought we had the upper hand, but Bangladesh played some really good cricket,” Law pointed out.

The loss was the seventh in nine T20 outings for the Windies and also marked their third straight series defeat following on from the tours of New Zealand and Pakistan.

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Reggae Boyz Coach Theodore Whitmore frustrated with JFF Theodore “Tappa” Whitmore, head coach of Jamaica's Senior Reggae Boyz, who was recently contracted to lead the nation's footballers back to the promised land of World Cup glory, is not a happy camper.

That position became very clear in a recent newspaper interview when he lamented the apparent lack of support from his employers, the Jamaica Football Federation, in helping him solve some areas of concern he has identified in his pool of players.

He had proposed to the federation that European-based players be engaged in an obvious effort to bolster certain areas on the pitch and his team set-up that he thought were of paramount importance.

The new CONCACAF Nations League, a qualifier for the CONCACAF Gold Cup Tournament, is set to kick off next month and the proactive Whitmore had long asked that the JFF make arrangements for him to travel to Europe, primarily the United Kingdom, to meet with and discuss his plans for the future and the roles he envisaged these individuals playing.

He wanted to visit these players prior to the end of last season and long before they would have penciled in their vacation itinerary with their families.

Whitmore knew that despite engineering a fairly successful run to the Gold Cup final last year with a team comprising mainly locally based players, a few from Major League Soccer, as well as others from the lower leagues of American football, a number of key areas was

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The JFF should be aware that if it does not lend support to the head coach, failure to advance to the Gold Cup under this new format or failure to progress in World Cup qualiers could prove a political disaster.

void of real quality to take the team to the next level where it can consistently compete for top honors in the region.

His frustration was brought to the fore as he's now inside a month to kick off of the CONCACAF Nation's League and he has not yet managed to meet with these players, much less arrive at a position to integrate them into the team.

At the time Whitmore had expressed a desire to speak with Adrian Mariappa, Michael Hector among others who had not been selected to the Reggae Boyz squad since the forced departure German coach Winfried Schaefer nearly two years ago.

The Reggae Boyz are scheduled to play two friendly internationals in the eastern Caribbean in the coming week – against Grenada on August 17, and Barbados three days later.

With those games falling outside the FIFAapproved window for international games, Whitmore will have to rely on local-based players only to do the job then.

The job they are expected to do against these weaker Caribbean teams, but against the more seasoned Central American and North American teams it is Whitmore's view that these players would be inadequate to consistently execute the job.

But can the obvious discord between the technical leader, Whitmore, and his bosses at the JFF survive?

Only time will tell, but how did they get here in the first place, and is this a surprise?

Truth be told it is not a surprise. One only needs to reflect on the long, drawn-out saga relating to Whitmore being contracted to a four-year agreement in the first instance.

Jamaica's Sport Minister Olivia Grange was forced to intervene and bring the parties together in order for common ground to be reached. This was after Whitmore had tendered

his resignation from the post as interim head coach after he ran out of patience with the “nothingness” that the Mike Ricketts-led administration had employed.

It had reached such a low point at one stage that the senior team journeyed to the eastern Caribbean for two games and Whitmore, who had tendered his resignation during the time the team was announced, was initially snubbed from the touring party, with assistant Jerome Waite and Donovan Duckie given the reins of the team.

Though the parties had technically reached an agreement prior to the team's departure, Whitmore was not reinstated as head coach.

However, immediately after news broke that the man who would be tasked with selecting players had not been reinstated to guide the team for the two friendly games, a compromise was arrived at where Whitmore was booked to travel but not as coach of the team. That scenario gave a clear and unambiguous indication that Whitmore and the hierarchy of the JFF were at odds.

And now on the eve of the new CONCACAF Nations League there seems to be no amicable working relationship between two, leaving Whitmore to believe that he is being given the proverbial “basket to carry water”.

It is our view that the JFF has to lead from the front and indicate in no uncertain manner its policy regarding the use of European-based players, so that coach Whitmore and his technical staff can reasonably plan and strategize with the full knowledge of the pool of players at their disposal.

But the JFF should be aware that if it does not lend support to the head coach, failure to advance to the Gold Cup under this new format or failure to progress in World Cup qualifiers could prove a political disaster.

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