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The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has suspended a female cop following reports of her arrest in the United States on charges of alleged wire fraud, mail fraud, and drug trafficking.

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Shelian Allen, 42, was arrested on February 4 by members of the Homeland Security Investigation team shortly after she arrived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

According to court documents, Allen has been accused of leading a lottery scamming organization that fleeced millions from unsuspecting victims.

“A review of numerous accounts tied to this organization revealed a loss amount in excess of US$1.69 million from 17 victims across the country, including a Brown County victim,” the document stated.

In a statement, the High Command of the Jamaica Constabulary Force said it will continue to collaborate with its international counterparts in this matter.

With lottery scamming as one of the prominent criminal activities in Jamaica, more women

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Immigrant IDs to be Issued in Miami-Dade and Broward Miami-Dade County, home to many Caribbean nationals, will soon issue immigrant IDs to migrants living in the country illegally and others who do not have identification.

The plan proposed by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava passed by a 7-2 vote last Tuesday.

When she was a Miami-Dade commissioner, Levine Cava unsuccessfully proposed community IDs modeled on other North Carolina and Virginia municipalities. In 2021, a

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year after becoming mayor, she placed the item back on the agenda. Levine Cava and others who supported the proposal noted that immigrants struggle to access COVID-19 tests and vaccines because of the ID requirement.

They also noted that the IDs will enable immigrants to use library resources, local recreation facilities, and storm shelters and provide them with the necessary identification to return to their homes after evacuating during hurricanes or fires.

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Fenlator-Victorian Loses Appeal to Get Two-woman Bobsleigh Spot at Olympics C3

Jamaica Aiming to “Get Every Illegal Gun” 36-Hour Torrential Rains in Haiti Cause Severe Flooding and Displaced Hundreds

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PAGE A2 Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange (le ), Prime Minister Andrew Holness and legendary reggae singer Marcia Griffiths share a moment while a ending the opening of Rita Marley's exhibi on at the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston on February 6, 2022. – Contributed

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, share a moment with drummer, Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar, one half of the globally renowned Reggae musical duo, 'Sly and Robbie', during Sunday's (February 6) public viewing of the body of the bass guitarist, Robert 'Robbie' Shakespeare, at the Na onal Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston. Mr. Shakespeare passed away at a Miami hospital in the United States on December 8, 2021. – Contributed

Lauderhill Mayor Ken Thurston (le ) joined City Manager Charles Chuck Faranda at his re rement celebra on recently. Faranda re res a er 43 years of dis nguished service to Lauderhill. – Contributed

Mayor of Hollywood, FL, Josh Levy (third from le ) presents members of the reggae band Third World with the Keys to Hollywood, Florida during an event in the city on February 6, 2022.

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Miramar Commissioner Alexandra Davis (le ) and West Park Commissioner Joy Smith pose during the launch of Black History Month and Reggae Month in the city of Miramar last week. – Contributed

Reggae/dancehall DJ Tanto Irie (le ) is presented with a Media award from Jamaican Consul General for Southern USA, Oliver Mair on behalf of the Consulate during an event celebra ng Reggae Month over the weekend. – Contributed

Elected officials in the city of Sunrise present Dale Holness (third from right) with the Black History Month proclama on as Chair of the Broward Black Elected Officials. – Contributed

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell (le ), points to batch of vaccines donated by the French Government on February 7, a er arrival at the Norman Manley Interna onal Airport. Joining him are Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tu on (second right); French Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Olivier Guyonvarch (right) and Pan-American Health Organiza on Representa ve in Jamaica, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, Ian Stein. Photo by: Michael Sloley

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US Senate begins Process of Confirming Nominee for US Ambassador to Jamaica United States Senate Majority Leader Charles “Chuck” Schumer” has introduced Jamaican-born New York City Assemblyman, Nick Perry, to the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee as the nominee for US Ambassador to Jamaica.

“It is my honour to introduce a proud New Yorker, a dear and long-time friend, we've known each other for 30 years, and fellow Brooklynite, Nick Perry to serve as the next US Ambassador to Jamaica,” said Democrat Schumer on Tuesday.

“I worked hard to make sure President (Joe) Biden named Nick for this post, and I am glad to finally be here introducing him to the committee,” added Schumer, the senior US Senator from New York.

Perry was present at Tuesday's initial hearing with his Jamaican-born wife, Joyce, and their son, Nicholas.

“Now, whenever I'm back home in Brooklyn, particularly at the West Indian Day parade, I ask folks 'what's the biggest island in the Caribbean. I tell them it's a trick question.

You know, some people say Haiti, some people say Cuba, some people say Barbados,” Schumer said.

“I say no. It's Brooklyn. We have more Caribbean immigrants than anywhere else. And it's a great and wonderful hardworking community climbing up that ladder and being part of the American dream.

“And this makes Nick Perry not only an outstanding nominee because of his qualifications and who he is but an exceedingly fitting nominee to serve as our next Ambassador to Jamaica,” the US Senate Majority Leader said.

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“He has a knack for doing politics the old-fashioned way: shaking hands, showing up at every event, and just listening to people from everyday life. Nick is an immigrant, he is a veteran, and a lifelong public servant, and he represents the best of what America is all about. I am certain that Nick will be a wonderful Ambassador to Jamaica.” – Senator Charles Schumer Schumer described Perry as a native of the island and he would become the first ever “Jamaican-born person to serve as its American Ambassador.

“It is truly an important milestone, one that I would add is long, long overdue,” Schumer said, adding Perry, who represents the 58th Assembly District in Brooklyn, is “a well-known face in the community.

President Biden on November 3 last year announced Perry's nomination.

Born Noah Nicholas Perry, the seasoned politician was born and raised in St Andrew, Jamaica. He graduated from Kingston College

High School in Kingston, and worked at the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union before immigrating to the United States in 1971.

The following year, he volunteered for the United States Army, from which he was honorably discharged at the rank of Specialist Five in 1978 after having served as an activeduty serviceman for two years and inactive reserve for four years.

Perry graduated from Brooklyn College with a B.A. degree in political Science. He later returned to Brooklyn College to study for an M.A. in public policy and administration. While in college, he was a student leader and student

rights activist.

In 1983, Perry was appointed as a member of Brooklyn Community Board 17 - he would ultimately become chairman of that board. The following year, he ran as a candidate for District Leader in the 42nd Assembly District. He would later serve as a member of the Executive Board of the 67th Police Precinct and as a director of Flatbush East Community Development Corporation.

In 1992, following the 1990 Census, a new assembly district was added in Brooklyn, located in East Flatbush. Assemblyman Perry would win the new 58th District seat in the November 1992 election.

Since 2001, Perry has been the Vice-Chair of the Assembly Majority Conference and Majority Whip. He currently serves on the New York State Assembly Committees on Ways & Means, Rules, Codes, Labor, Transportation and Banks.

In 2006, Assemblyman Perry declared his candidacy for the 11th Congressional District in New York State, which was being vacated by retiring Congressman Major Owens, and for which four other Democratic Party candidates were contending. In May 20, 6 he withdrew from the congressional race, which was seen as potentially assisting the candidacy of City Councilwoman Yvette Clarke whose family also hails from the Caribbean. Yvette Clarke went on to win the seat with Assembly-man Perry's strong backing.

Perry ran uncontested in his 2008, 2010 and 2012 general elections for State Assembly.

He and his wife Joyce reside in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn. Perry's granddaughter is popular recording artist, Justine Skye.

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CARIBBEAN Nearly 8,000 Children Infected with COVID in Guyana Guyana has recorded nearly 8,000 children infected with the coronavirus since March 2020 with 55 of them hospitalized after having contracted a more severe form of the disease. The authorities say 17 children died from the disease.

Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony said 7,831 children had been infected by the virus and that while the vaccination numbers for the age 12-18 cohort is high, health officials cannot administer vaccines to children without first having permission from their parents or guardians.

“And that is one of the big challenges here, is that a lot of children have not received explicit permission from the parents,” Dr. Anthony said, pleading with parents to weigh the benefits of the vaccine and allow their children to get the jab.

“Parents need to give consent for us to do this administration of vaccines so we are really appealing to parents to give that consent so that we can protect your child.

“We want to have more programs in the school system to make sure that we can have vaccination but we can only give these vaccines if the child comes back with permission to say that they have received parental consent, so I am hoping that parents understand the seriousness of getting their child immunized,” Dr. Anthony said.

The health minister told reporters that a “minority” of Guyana's young population can experience a severe form of the disease as seen by the 17 deaths already recorded.

The Ministry of Health has administered 32,873 first doses and 23,383 second doses to children in the 12-18 cohort and the government is actively working to source vaccines for children in the five to 11 age category.

“Deepest Sympathy” Trinidad PM Expresses Condolences after Venezuelan Child Killed Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has expressed Trinidad and Tobago's “deepest sympathy to the family and wider Venezuelan community” after a nine-year-old child was shot and killed during an operation at sea involving the country's coast guard.

In a statement on Sunday night, Rowley said he had spoken to the Vice President of Venezuela conveying “our deepest sympathy to the family and wider Venezuelan community at this time of grief over the loss of life of the young child, at sea, during security operations involving Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard and traffickers transporting illicit entrants”.

Rowley said the vice president has promised to fast track the presentation of credentials for retired Major General Edmund Dillon, as the country's Ambassador to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

In a statement, the coast guard said while patrolling the south coast, the “TTS continues on A8 – Deepest Sympathy

“I expressed my deepest sympathy on my own behalf and of all the people of Trinidad and Tobago with respect to the unfortunate loss of life of the baby during the security operations.

We continue to appeal to our Venezuelan neighbours to not be encouraged to risk their lives and the life of others in illicit and dangerous border crossings.” – PM Rowley

People holding signs and owers in protest against Trinidad and Tobago coast guard ofcers ring on a migrant boat, in front of the Trinidad and Tobago Embassy, in Caracas, Venezuela. – AP photo

Fire in Trinidad Destroys 9 Businesses, $40M in Losses Just as it seemed the weather improved to reduce bush fires in Trinidad and Tobago, there was a massive structural fire on the corner of Bamboo Main Road and Hosein Circular, Valasayn, on Monday, February 7, 2022.

The Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service said it went on the scene with 75 fire officers and seven vehicles after receiving reports of smoke following a loud explosion. Upon arrival, they discovered several buildings, including a used car dealership, alight.

There were no reports of injuries, and the cause of the fire is yet to be determined.

However, further investigation revealed that the primary source of the fire was a warehouse owned by Joey Ferlong. It housed D and D; Toyo; Dibbles; Terex; T and M; Autoplex;

Tasha; Big Waves; and One Stop. There is an estimated $45-million in losses.

Businessman reported the fire Businessman Inshan Ishmael whose business place is opposite where the fire started, said it began at the northern side of the business block called “Autoplex.”

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Best Wishes CARICOM’s Winter Olympic Athletes Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Haiti will carry the flag of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) at this year's winter Olympics in Beijing, China, from February 4 to 20.

Having countries from the tropics in the Winter Olympics is an anomaly since snow is never available to practice. Therefore, qualification to the winter games requires more physical and mental resources to compete. The journey for athletes and Olympic organizations is consequently replete with challenges that would not be experienced by their counterparts in “snow” countries.

We take our hats off to these three CARICOM members who found it possible to compete at the most significant winter games on earth, despite the odds.

Haiti has never competed at the winter games and will be represented

by Richardson Viano, who will parade his skills in the male Alpine – Men's Giant Slalom competition on February 13. He finished 35th at the 2021 World Championships.

Trinidad's first winter Olympics was in 1994 when they finished 37th.

They participated again in 1998 and 2002, placing 32nd and 37th respectively. After a 20-year hiatus, the twin-island republic will take its Soca attitude on the ice again, with

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two athletes in the Bobsleigh event on August 10. Axel Brown will be piloting the sled while Andre Marcano will accompany him as the brakeman.

The winter sports powerhouse of the Caribbean, Jamaica, has had an incredible introduction and journey at the Winter Olympics. At the Calgary Games in 1988, the land of jerk chicken and Reggae music had such an impact that Disney created the movie “Cool Runnings” about the

team's journey. The film had a production budget of $14 million and had box office earnings of $155 million worldwide.

Jamaica has competed at every Olympics apart from 2006. Most of the team's athletes compete in bobsleigh. At the 2018 games, Jamaica finished 18th in the twowoman bobsleigh event, represented

by Jazmine Fenlator-Victorian and Carrie Russell. The country's best overall finish in Winter Olympics history is ninth in 2010. That year Errol Kerr competed in the ski cross event.

In Beijing, Jamaica will have six athletes competing in male and female bobsleigh and male Alpine Skiing. The team includes Benjamin Alexander in Alpine Skiing, Shanwayne Stephens, Nimroy Turgott, Rolando Reid, Ashley Watson in male bobsleigh, and Jazmine Fenlator-Victorian, who will

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compete in the women's monobob.

We wish our regional men and women all that is good as they parade their skills in Beijing. Unlike track and field, where they would typically be considered for podium positions, the world may not be so optimistic.

But just like how they found the will and the belief that they belong among the best in the world, we know that they believe they can win.

Sports have always provided the unexpected elements of surprise.

Teams and persons with unlikely chances to win have come out victorious in the past. We hope the 2022 Winter Olympics is one such moment for our Caribbean sports soldiers. We are excited that these 12 athletes found the courage to compete. If they win any medal, there would not be enough pots, pans, and horns to make noise in the Caribbean community. Best of luck to them.

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Haitian PM Warns those Planning to Gain Power Prime Minister Dr. Ariel Henry says no one will be allowed to meet in a hotel or abroad to decide in small committees who will be the next President or Prime Minister of Haiti.

In a nationwide radio and television broadcast on Monday night that coincided with the seven-month anniversary of the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, Henry said “the situation of the country is too serious to play musical chairs at the head of the State.

“I will say that anyone who is tempted to use gangs, terrorists and gunslingers to gain power will be treated as terrorists and gunslingers”, Henry said.

The address also highlighted the political uncertainty in the country with opposition

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I will say that anyone who is tempted to use gangs, terrorists and gunslingers to gain power will be treated as terrorists and gunslingers.”

– Dr. Ariel Henry Haiti’s Prime Minister

“Consultation and consensus are essential for the actors who, in a burst of lucidity, must understand that any sectarian initiative is doomed to failure which will lead to the collapse of the country” – Lambert

parties saying that Moïse's mandate as head of state officially ended on Monday, and renewed calls for the election of a new head of state.

President of the Upper House, Senator Joseph Lambert, in a broadcast to the nation also on Monday, accused Prime Minister Henry of seeking to seize power in the country.

“On the fringes of all legality, the reality of power is seized by the prime minister who has not managed to exercise it. It's been seven months since Dr. Ariel Henry, is unable to say what his mandate consists of,” Lambert said.

He said faced with the accelerated deterioration of political life in Haiti, the de facto government no longer has much to say about the problems affecting the country as the socio-economic and political situation worsens.

“Consultation and consensus are essential for the actors who, in a burst of lucidity, must understand that any sectarian initiative is doomed to failure which will lead to the collapse of the country,” Lambert said.

He told Haitians that the congress will bring together various stakeholders including representatives of the judiciary, those engaged in arriving at various agreements with a view to a consensual solution to the crisis and that Prime Minister Henry will be officially invited to attend.

Meanwhile, in his broadcast, Prime Minister Henry, flanked by several government ministers, said regarding the elections “we are moving forward with those who want to solve the problem of insecurity, set up a credible CEP, organize a popular consultation to validate the new Constitution.”

Prime Minister Henry said the Montana agreement, which calls for a Haitian solution to the crisis and signed on August 30, 2021, recognizes the positive side of Haitians in wanting to regroup in search of a solution to the crisis.

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Haiti Gov't Cancels ‘Kanaval’

By Lee-Ann Morgan The increasing cases of COVID-19 and economic and health-related issues have led the Haitian government to cancel its Carnival this year. The decision comes just days after 'Kanaval' as the Haitians call it, should begin.

The coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the citizens of Haiti, where the virus has claimed 804 lives and infected more than 29,000. These factors have put a strain on the country's resources. Therefore, the government has decided to protect the overall security of its citizens instead of proceeding with the annual celebrations.

Kanaval is the French-speaking country's most significant cultural event held over several weeks, leading up to Mardi Gras. In a statement, the Ministry of Culture said, “Carnival has always been a traditional and popular festival celebrated in all the large and medium-sized cities of the country. The Government, because of the economic difficulties faced by the country, has decided this year not to organize a national carnival, but to support certain town halls that wish to offer their community carnival festivities by evaluating the health and security risks.”

Several islands still plan to host their carnival celebrations in the wider Caribbean, as these events play an essential part in the tourism industry. Some islands will implement a hybrid approach, like Montserrat with St. Patrick's Festival. Other islands like St. Kitts and St. Vincent have their events slated for later in the calendar and will make details surrounding the execution available as the dates draw near. Jamaica's Sumfest and Dream Weekend should happen this year, though it is unclear to what extent there will be physical attendance by patrons.

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COMMUNITY Good Vibez Series Feature ‘Di Clash – Rumble in Miramar’ for Black History Meets Reggae Celebration The sound system culture will take center stage when the City of Miramar and WZPP/WZOP Radio present “Di Clash – Rumble in Miramar '' on February 25 at Shirley Branca Park.

Hosted by Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis, the event is one of several being hosted by the Commissioner, to celebrate February as Reggae Month and Black History Month.

Five finalists will compete in a “winner takes all '' soundclash with a cash prize of two thousand dollars ($2,000) going to the victor. Several rounds of elimination will take place, some live on WZPP/WZOP radio as well as an elimination round at Tropix Nightclub in Miramar on February 15.

Prospective contestants are invited to submit a five-minute entry mix via WhatsApp to phone number 305-390-6883 or email wzppradio@gmail.com for first-round selection.

WZPP/WZOP radio will air submissions on the ‘Morning Drive with Mikey Mike’ between 7 am – 11 am, Mondays to Fridays beginning January 18 to February 7th. Two prospects will go head-to-head to secure a spot in the first round of the competition. Winners will be selected by votes from listeners, calls, and texts, with Mikey Mike casting the deciding vote should there be a tie.

There is much to be appreciated in sound clash culture.

This tradition traces its roots back to 1950s Jamaica when systems like Tom the Great Sebastian and Duke Reid’s the Trojan clashed in Kingston. For decades, sound systems would travel far and wide, to champion their crew and ‘kill’ their opponents, notably with dubplates courtesy of some of the most gifted voices in Reggae and Dancehall.

This is a great opportunity for young upcoming DJs and Sound Systems to make a name for themselves by participating in “Di Clash”. The contest is also open to veterans who can further solidify their position at the top of South Florida’s Dancehall culture.

This contest will certainly excite the community and attract supporters of participating DJs and Sound Systems as they cast their votes to advance their favorite selectors to the next round and ultimately to the finals. Who will be crowned winner of “Di Clash – Rumble in Miramar” and walk away with $2,000 on February 25th at Shirley Branca Park? The answer awaits us.

South Florida’s Flanker School Alumni Donates $600,000 to Students South Florida’s Flanker School Alumni Association has made learning much more accessible for eight students, with a donation of Ja$600,000 in scholarships and bursaries.

The donation benefited students in grades four, five, and six at the Montego Bay infant and primary school. Each student received US$500.00 to help with school costs. Recipients were selected based on their academic performance, extracurricular activities, and behavior. The scholarships are renewable based on performance.

Principal of the school Mrs. Collette Barnes, said, “We are elated because these students are facing economic

challenges to fund their education due to the pandemic and otherwise. The scholarships will go a far way in helping their parents take care of a good part of their academic needs.”

Mrs. Barnes said that since receiving the awards, many more students have inquired about the process for selection. “We believe in positive reinforcements, and based on the number of students asking about the criteria, I can say that this is working. It is motivating others to do as well, and this will ensure that we have more students performing better academically.”

Director for the Flanker School Alumni Association, Lance ‘Bugs’ Gibbs noted that the three-year-old organization started the initiative in 2020 with one scholarship and increased the

Deepest Sympathy Scarborough” detected a vessel that had crossed the border from Venezuela on Saturday night and that it pursued the boat which attempted to evade the TTS Scarborough.

“All available methods were used including the use of the loud hailer, ship's horn, searchlight and flares, to try to get the suspect vessel to stop, however, the vessel continued to attempt to evade TTS Scarborough. In keeping with standard protocols, warning shots ahead of the vessel were next employed,” the Coast Guard statement said.

“At this time, the ship's boat from

support sevenfold within a single year.

“The scholarships will allow students to be in school and allow them to concentrate without worrying about money,” he said.

“Supporting students to excel academically is the central pillar of the alumni association, and past students are committed to ensuring that scholarships and bursaries not only increase annually but also continue for a long time to come,” the alumni director promised.

Mrs. Barnes encouraged the parents at the presentation ceremony to continue the motivation for their children. “It doesn’t matter how small it is, buy them something as an incentive for their hard work,” she told them.

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TTS Scarborough attempted to intercept the vessel, however, the vessel continued with aggressive maneuvers, first coming into contact with the ship's boat and then making attempts to ram it.”

The Coast Guard said the boat eventually stopped “and only then it was discovered that there were illegal migrants on board who had remained hidden and were therefore not seen before.

“Further checks discovered one adult female illegal migrant who was holding an infant and who indicated that she was bleeding”.

It said the boat was brought alongside the TTS Scarborough and the injured mother was subsequently stabilized and transferred to a local health facility.

“Regrettably, the infant was found to be unresponsive. The remaining persons on board the vessel will be processed in accordance with immigration and health protocols. The Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard extends sincerest condolences to the family and loved ones of the infant and takes the opportunity to wish the injured female a speedy recovery.”

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

FEBRUARY IS

National Cancer Prevention Month Nearly 1,736,000 Americans will be diagnosed with cancer this year and more than 606,800 will die.

However, research shows that up to 50 per cent of cancer cases and about 50 percent of cancer deaths are preventable with the knowledge we have today.

Prevention and early detection are more important than ever — and are proven, effective strategies to lower health care costs. Here are seven health tips from preventcancer.org that help to prevent cancer: Eat A Healthy Diet

Many strains of the human papillomavirus, also known as HPV, are spread through skin to skin contact during vaginal, anal, and oral sex. High-risk strains of HPV have increasingly been found to cause many types of cancer. The Hepatitis B virus (HBV) can also be spread from person to person through unprotected sex. It can cause long-term liver infections that can increase a person's chance of developing liver cancer.

Protect Your Skin From The Sun

Eat lots of fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains. Limit red meat and cut out processed meats. For healthy recipe ideas, visit our blog.

It is also important to limit alcohol consumption because alcohol can increase your risk for liver, colorectal and breast cancers. If you drink alcohol, have no more than two drinks a day if you are a man or one drink daily if you are a woman.

Skin cancer is the most common and most preventable cancer in the United States. More than 96,400 people are diagnosed with melanoma annually. Exposure to the sun's ultraviolet radiation causes most skin cancer. Be sure to use adequate sun protection yearround. Never use indoor tanning beds.

Don’t Use Tobacco

Maintain A Healthy Weight And Be Physically Active

The use of tobacco products has been linked to many types of cancer, including lung, colorectal, breast, throat, cervical, bladder, mouth and esophageal. It's never too late to quit. About 90 percent of all lung cancer is related to smoking. Non-smokers who are exposed to secondhand smoke are also at risk for lung cancer and other respiratory conditions.

Practice Safe Sex And Avoid Risky Behaviors

Getting at least 30 minutes of physical activity daily can make a big difference in your general health and well-being. Inactivity and obesity have been linked to breast and colorectal cancer, and there is also some evidence of a link to lung and pancreatic cancer. Add exercise to your routine to reduce stress and reduce your risk for cancer.

Know Your Family Medical History And Get Regular Cancer Screenings

Get Immunized (HPV & Hepatitis Vaccines) Certain viruses have been linked to cancer, but are preventable through vaccination. Talk to your health care professional about the age recommendations for HPV vaccines. In the U.S., approximately

one-third of liver cancers are linked to the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV). An HBV vaccination is available and is recommended for babies, older children who were not vaccinated earlier and adults who are at risk for HBV infection.

Talk to your health care professional about cancer screening.

Some tests can help detect cancer early, when treatment is more likely to be successful, and some can also detect precancerous conditions before they become cancer. While screening has been proven to save lives, screening guidelines aren't always “one size fits all.” If you have health insurance, ask about coverage for cancer screenings.

Most screenings are covered by insurance or available at no cost.

There might be costs for follow-up appointments or additional tests, but most of the time test results are normal and no additional testing is needed. If you don’t have health insurance, call your local health department for information.

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Koffee Announces Debut Album, Releases New Single

By Danielle Mills

Grammy-nominated Jamaican Reggae star Koffee has delivered another sensational new single, 'Pull Up.' The single produced by Jae5 is a jazzinfused modern-day reggae track that centers on good vibes and social gatherings.

The track will be on Koffee's newly announced debut album, 'Gifted,' slated for release on March 25, 2022.

KC Locke shot and directed a colorful, befitting music video to accompany the new record. The 22-year-old artiste shows just how to live life on the edge, which shows her getting in car stunts in and around Manchester, United Kingdom.

The song, released three days ago, has received more than one million views on YouTube. Her fans have been raving about the new tune, describing it as “another hit by the artiste.”

Koffee

One user stated, “Koffee is a born superstar… she has the image, the swag, the flow, and style. She inna her owna lane.”

Born Mikayla Simpson, Koffee is one of

Jamaica's most loved female singers with a unique, versatile pattern in making music.

Since inception, she has topped the music game, to which her fans can testify.

In 2017, she released her debut single “Burning,” and Columbia Records signed her in 2019.

Her 2019 EP 'Rapture' won the Grammy Award for the Best Reggae Album at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards over the likes of Julian Marley's 'As I Am'; 'The Final Battle': Sly & Robbie vs. Roots Radics, 'Mass Manipulation'

by Steel Pulse and 'More Work To Be Done' by Third World.

Koffee is the youngest and only woman to win an award in the Best Reggae Album category.

Despite not releasing much new music in the past year, Koffee is still very popular. The reggae/dancehall lyricist copped a recent feature on the soundtrack for Netflix's original “Harder They Fall.”

Hungry fans are eager to get her upcoming album and look forward to consuming more of Koffee's music soon.

Shenseea Selected as one of Billboard's Artistes to Watch in 2022 Jamaican dancehall artiste Shenseea has been selected as one of Billboard's artists to watch in 2022.

The accolades come on the heels of her latest hit single, Lick, with American rapper Megan Thee Stallion.

The magazine has released a list of the top 15 upcoming hip hop and R&B stars who are expected to impact the industry this year.

Shenseea was ranked second after R&B singer Munilong, ahead of several newcomers

such as Nigerian breakout singer Tems, featured on Drake's Fountains, Dream Doll, Nardo Wick, Capella Grey, and others.

This year's list included several artists from various genres, such as Afrobeats and dancehall, hoping to break into the mainstream market.

Shenseea has been on the job for a few months now, and with four Grammy nominations and her song Lick setting the tone for the start of the year, fans of the artiste have high

expectations.

As she shares the news that Billboard has named her among the 15 artistes to watch in 2022, the Jamaican singer promises her fans that 2022 will be a movie.

The Blessed singer is also gearing up to release her long-awaited debut album Alpha on March 11. Alpha is said to be a mixture of genres as she experiments with the new sounds outside the boundaries of dancehall.

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Rytikal Freed of Gun Charges

By Danielle Mills

Jamaican dancehall artiste Rytikal on Friday, February 4, was freed of a gun rap when he appeared in the Supreme Court.

Rohan' Rytikal' McFarlane was arrested and charged in January last year for illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition at 8 Miles, Bull Bay in St. Andrew.

The police reported that in January 2021, during a patrol of the area, they saw McFarlane acting in what they described as a suspicious manner.

Authorities questioned him and found a Taurus .380 pistol with 12 rounds of ammunition following a search of his car.

Rytikal reportedly told the police that the weapon was a prop for a music video.

However, he was taken into custody and charged.

Later the 25-year-old dancehall artist received bail of J$1- million and was ordered to report to the Bull Bay Police Station on Wednesdays and Saturdays and abide by the curfew orders.

It was all smiles when Rytikal and his lawyer, Able-Don Foote, went to speak with the CVM-TV continues on B4 – Rytikal Freed

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people offloading containers, but when I came downstairs and heard the noise, I peeped outside and saw smoke emanating from the first building on the northern side and fire, so I immediately raised an alarm,” Ishmael said.

“Neighbours started to assist with a fire hose, but because of diesel and oil and other combustible items, in less than ten minutes, the entire northern side was on fire. The fire spread quickly because of the high wind conditions traveled west and then made a U-turn,” he added.

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are getting involved in its operations. Less than a week ago in Jamaica, a woman was also arrested after police seized lottery scamming paraphernalia in St. James.

Jamaican scammers have also begun to target South Florida more heavily. In 2021, a popular dancehall music producer Donte Johnson, widely known as Papi Don Muziq, was arrested and charged for scamming in South Florida.

The 25-year-old hitmaker, who hails from Montego Bay, was taken into custody after being accused of running an elaborate scam operation in the state. Detectives identified at least 17 additional elderly victims and believe there may be others who fell victim to the producer's scam. In total, detectives estimate Johnson stole approximately US$300,000 from the 17 victims who live all over the country.

Immigrant IDs Ishmael said the most embarrassing thing was that the fire officials ran out of water about three times. Fire firefighters depended on water trucks dispatched by the Water and Sewerage Authority.

He says the area has no fire hydrants and that seven years ago, even his own business had burnt down because of this.

Another tenant shared his frustration saying, “I lost millions of dollars, and I am stressed out. So many people are out of jobs now. It’s nine businesses that burnt.”

A fire officer on the scene admitted that they were challenged by the flames but assured that they were working feverishly to extinguish and control the blaze.

“Because of the nature of the businesses, the fires will keep reigniting, but we are doing our best with what we have at the moment.”

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Broward and Palm Beach, have also passed similar programs. These counties are also home to a large percentage of Florida's immigrant community. According to the American Immigration Council, one in five residents in Florida is an immigrant.

Broward County's community ID program was proposed last year by then-Commissioner Dale Holness – a Jamaican immigrant.

He stated that news of an immigrant resident in his district being turned away from a vaccination site after attempting to use a passport as an ID triggered the proposal.

“In an email that I received, someone gave the story of an elderly immigrant Haitian woman who was in line to get the vaccination. She presented her passport to get the vaccination, and she was told she couldn't use that form of identification to get the vaccine. Police officers told her they only accept Florida ID. She was turned away,” he told the Broward Commission.

Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony also showed his support for the program in a letter to the Commissioners.

“Broward County has thousands of residents who lack identification for various reasons. With the homeless, undocumented, formerly incarcerated, to elderly, these and other bureaucratically challenged residents do not have access to many basic and vital services. The community ID will provide these residents with a way to access those services,” Sheriff Tony stated.

Individuals must first register for an orientation session to apply for a community identification card. The next session is Saturday, March 5, in Pompano Beach. To register, visit BrowardLegalAid.org/CommunityID. The event is by appointment only.

LEISURE

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news team, following the acquittal of the illegal possession of firearm charges laid against the 'Chosen' singer.

During the interview, Foote explained how his submissions against the prosecution led to a historic victory.

“How the preparation and the execution of the case was conducted, we unearthed a number of breaches procedurally of the protocols that ought to be followed in dealing with suspects and also how the evidence unfolded generally.”

He added that he successfully challenged the credibility of the prosecution's witnesses.

Maintaining his innocence through the year-long process, Rytikal is grateful and ready for the next chapter in his career.

“The judge says I'm innocent, but I was always innocent, but the fact that I have gotten the chance to prove that I was always innocent makes a big difference, and I'm very grateful.”

Last month the St. Thomas native added a new stage moniker to his name, Purytikal – to represent a pure, clean, and conscious side of his new music in 2022.

In an Onstage interview with host Winford Williams, the artiste assured fans that they will get better lyrics and a positive person from now on.

“The music will be positivity only, yuh nah guh hear nobody else other than Rytikal, just Purytikal, purity,” he stated. “You will be getting a better Rytikal, better lyrics, a positive person that's for sure, people will be looking at life differently.”

He added that “Due to the fact that Rytikal was known for King Ina War, Cookie Jar and some other songs weh are more on a violent perspective, suh for the new year is purity, so you're going to get a pure Rytikal, so it's Puritykal.”

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years of dropping hit singles such as “Love I Got For U,” “Blessed” and Side Chick Song.

The album is being released via Rvssian's Rich Immigrants/Interscope Records.

Shenseea is currently riding on a musical high. Last year, she released the buzz-worthy tracks Run Run and Be Good and was featured on Kanye West's Grammy-nominated album Donda.

In December, the singer won the Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Award for Best Reggae Act. Shenseea rose to prominence in 2016 with her collaboration Loodie, which featured Vybz Kartel. Side Chick Song, Blessed, Be Good, Lighter (with Tarrus Riley), You're the One I Love, and Shenyeng Anthem were her subsequent hit songs.

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SPORTS

Michail Antonio Blasts JA Gov't After Decision to Have Spectators at Gibson Relays

SOCCER

Next campaign starts now says Reggae Boyz’, Blake

By Sheri-Kae McLeod

Michail Antonio, prominent West Ham and Reggae Boyz striker, has criticized the Jamaican government over its decision not to allow spectators at the national stadium for two crucial World Cup qualifiers during their recently concluded quest.

His comments came two days after the government announced that it would allow 10,000 vaccinated spectators to attend the Gibson Relays on February 26.

Triggered by the announcement, Antonio, commenting on a post made by the Jamaica Gleaner, said: “This is embarrassing. How can we achieve anything if we are battling against the people that are meant to be helping us?

Two massive games to help us get to the World Cup, and the government give no support, no fans. When we had fans, we was (sic) only allowed 5000.”

Continuing, Michail Antonio said: “Football must not be as important to them as it is to the nation and the fans that support the team and believe. I have sooo much more to say, but I've said enough for now.”

Last year, the Jamaican government allowed 5,000 vaccinated fans to attend the Reggae Boyz's game against the United States on November 16, the only home game with spectators. The Reggae Boyz played the subsequent home games between Mexico on January 27 and Costa Rica on February 2 without spectators. At the time, Minister of Local Government Desmond McKenzie said it would have been irresponsible to permit fans to attend the games at the national stadium, given the fourth wave of COVID-19 infections that affected the island. The authorities also barred spectators from local schoolboy football matches and the West Indies versus Ireland cricket series.

But the Minister recently had a change of heart. In allowing spectators to attend the Gibson Relays, Minister McKenzie said, “having reviewed where we are with regard to the pandemic, as well as the logistical and security plans for the relays. We are satisfied that this event can be held in full

“This is embarrassing. How can we achieve anything if we are baling against the people that are meant to be helping us?

Football must not be as important to them... I have sooo much more to say, but I've said enough for now.” – Antonio compliance with all the protocols required.” He added that his team is currently examining applications for other major events.

Under the social media post, many Jamaicans, including another Reggae Boyz player Junior Flemmings, echoed Antonio's comments.

“Football doesn't give the government what they want, right? smh. It's embarrassing,” he wrote.

Other football fans also called out the government for what they thought was a bias against the sport.

“Who's making these decisions, though? Reggae Boyz couldn't get 1 vaccinated spectator this week but by month end these relays can get 10,000!!!! How this make sense??,” wrote one person.

Another commented, “This is a travesty. These leaders should resign, which they won't do. No to reggae boyz, but yes, two weeks later for track and field.”

With the fourth wave of COVID-19 in Jamaica now presenting fewer cases, Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton said that the Government seeks to launch an official calendar of events for fully-vaccinated people.

Reggae Boyz captain Andre Blake expressed devastation after his team’s recent elimination from the 2022 FIFA World Cup Finals.

And with the wound still raw and sore, the outstanding Philadelphia Union goalkeeper sent a direct message to Jamaica’s football authorities.

Blake says he believes that if Jamaica seriously wants to compete at a higher level for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Finals cycle, then the authorities need to keep the nucleus of this team and get it together to help the gelling process as often as possible. The team captain also says he feels good and young at heart and wants to play at the international level for “at least another ten years.”

“I hope everybody can realize that we have a chance now to start preparing for the next one [World Cup cycle], and we need to have a group of guys that stay together for the next five years, and then we will definitely have a better campaign,” Blake offered.

He reflected on the fact that most of the seven other teams in the CONCACAF Final Round have been together for many years, which ultimately made a difference.

“I’m always willing to play, we still have a chance to start to build again, and I’m going to say one thing, and it’s very important.

We are playing against teams that have been building for five, six years, and we are very new.

“Things like these happen. You don’t just build a team in one week or in one month, or even in one year. You need time, a lot of time, and for us now, if we want to have a chance for the next campaign, it starts now, and we need to play together, we need to spend time together, and we need to suffer together. You have to lose before you start to win.”

The Reggae Boyz have managed a solitary win, and four draws from eleven games in the eight-nation final round to be seventh on seven points.

That’s some way off the 25 accumulated by leaders Canada, followed by US and Mexico on 21, with Panama on 17, Costa Rica on 16, and El Salvador on nine. Honduras is last with three points.

All nations have three games remaining, which they will play during the last week of March.

The top three teams earn a direct berth to Qatar, the venue of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Finals, while the team that finishes in fourth place earns an inter-continental playoff for another shot at Qatar.

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SPORTS WINTER OLYMPICS

Fenlator-Victorian Loses Appeal to get TwoWoman Bobsleigh Spot at Winter Olympics She also requested the ISBF and International Olympic Committee add an additional quota spot to be given to the French team to permit greater inclusion of female athletes in the Beijing Winter Games.

However, the three-member arbitration panel that heard the matter via video conference on Sunday evening, dismissed the application on Monday.

It said the full award with reasons will be published shortly.

Fenlator-Victorian, 36, who is competing in her last Olympics, had said in a statement when she filed the application at CAS that she was “appealing to protect my rights and the rights of my country to participate fully in the Olympic Games”.

“There are 60 spots available for male competitors in the two-person bobsled and only 40 spots available for female competitors in the equivalent event,” Fenlator-Victorian had lamented.

In addition to her monobob entry, Jamaica has a four-man bobsleigh in the upcoming Winter Games.

Jamaican Jazmine FenlatorVictorian has failed in her bid at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to compete for Jamaica in the two-woman bobsleigh event at the Beijing Winter Olympics.

The Ad hoc Division of the CAS on Monday denied her application to overturn a decision by the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) which she felt allocated spots for the Olympics based on an inaccurate points tally and gave France the spot instead of Jamaica.

Fenlator-Victorian, who is already in the women's monobob event, had asked CAS to set aside the IBSF's athlete point ranking table; recalculate the point rankings based only on races that actually occurred and without retroactively double counting any races; and grant the final two-woman quota spot to Jamaica.

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Holder Wants Higher Value Placed on Wickets After ODI Defeat

By Patrick Green

Jason Holder has urged West Indies' batsmen especially to “dig deeper” and place a higher value on their wickets, after another feeble performance sent them to a six-wicket defeat in the opening One-Day International against India on Sunday.

The 30-year-old former Test captain was the only one to shine with 57 as West Indies, sent in at the Narendra Modi Stadium, slumped to 176 all out in the 44th over.

Fabian Allen chipped in with 29 at number nine but no other batsman passed 20 as the Caribbean side's batting struggles continued from the three-match series against Ireland in Jamaica last month.

“We've got to put a bigger price on our wicket. [There were] too many soft dismissals in the innings today,” said Holder.

“I think the pitch was a little difficult to start on but more or less we've still got to dig a little deeper [and] put up a much better fight than we did in this game.

“I can't fault the bowlers too much

[because] trying to defend the score that we did was always [going to be] tough.

“It's just a matter of us trying to regroup – we've got a couple days off – and come back strong.”

West Indies lost usually prolific opener Shai Hope cheaply for eight but fought back courtesy of a 31-run second wicket stand between Darren Bravo (18) and opener Brandon King (13).

Once off-spinner Washington Sundar claimed both in the 12th over, West Indies lost five wickets for 35 runs to slump to 79 for seven in the 23rd over, before Holder and Allen combined in a 78-run eighth wicket to salvage some pride.

Holder said an adjusted approach was required if West Indies were to post competitive totals.

“I don't think we're too far off to be fair.

Our top order just needs to go a bit deeper, put a heavier price on their wicket and give themselves a chance,” he pointed out.

“In these conditions you can really give yourself a really good chance and make up. You can always be knocking it around run-a-ball or close to run-a-ball and finish well past run-aball at the end of the innings.

“So the batting needs to dig a lot deeper and take it a lot deeper for the team.”

Holder said his partnership with Allen could have given West Indies a better foothold

in the game, had it not been broken when it was in the 38th over.

“It was a clear cut situation where we needed to dig deep and spend time,” Holder explained.

“Fabian is a very capable batsman and he's obviously one of those guys who can strike it really well once he gets in. I just tried to give him that confidence and we tried to build a really good partnership.

“It's just unfortunate when he got out.

Had he gone on a little longer and we'd built the partnership a bit further, we could've been in a really good position to finish the innings nicely.”

Jason Holder

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