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Fake “I am going to News? prison forever” Jamaican security minister rubbishes claims of organ harvesting by Karyl Walker Jamaica's National Security Minister, Robert Montague, has dismissed social media rumor that Jamaicans are being murdered as part of a macabre organ-stealing scheme. Recently, a number of posts on FaceBook and WattsApp have surfaced displaying mutilated bodies of persons alleged to have been slaughtered and their organs removed and sold. Montague is highly critical of the fantastic claims, which he described as entirely false, in a terse release from his ministry. “These messages are accompanied with pictures of victims. Investigations by the police have established that images of the deceased persons are not those of persons who were victims of the alleged crimes. Not a single case of any deceased person appearing with missing organs has been reported to the police or examined by the Institute of Forensic Science and Legal Medicine,” the release read. Montague added that the stories undermine the work of security forces and made their jobs even more challenging. He said investigations point to a small group of persons with ulterior motives, behind them. The matter is being investigated by the Police Cybercrimes Unit. “The public is being warned that under the new Cybercrimes legislation, a person who commits an offence by using a computer willfully with intent to send another person any data, whether in the form of a message or otherwise, that intends to cause, or is reckless, and as to whether the sending if the data causes annoyance, distress, anxiety, that person can be fined not exceeding four million dollars, or imprisoned for a term not exceeding four years, or both, by a parish judge if the person is a first offender. Persons are asked to exercise caution in the material they post online and transmit to others, as they may unwittingly be participating in criminal acts,” release further stated.
Killer of mother and daughter confesses to Broward cops Kevin Nelson, who confessed to slaughtering a mother and daughter inside a Sunrise, Florida apartment, told cops after his arrest that he was afraid to get hurt. A Sunrise Police Department report stated that Nelson had telephoned the cops and confessed to killing Karen Lyle and Shanice Smith, who is the daughter of Jamaican entertainer Anthony Cruz. “Shots were just fired. I am the person with the gun and there are two people dead,” the crazed man told the cops. Shortly after the police arrived at his home with a negotiator; He then told the cops that he was afraid of getting hurt, that he had hurt people, and that he was a failure. “I am going to prison forever,” he said during a five-hour-long standoff with the CNU team. Nelson surrendered after agreeing to place a semi-automatic pistol at the top of the stairs, the report said. After Nelson, who is a naturalized American citizen, surrendered to the police, a search of the house resulted in the discovery of Lyle's body in the master bedroom with a bullet wound to the head, and Shanice's body at the top of the stairs with a bullet wound to the cheek. Both bodies were covered up to the necks with blankets. Ironically the Police report revealed several questionable behaviors by Nelson leading up to the incident. Two days before he actually carried out the act, Nelson jokingly told his sister, Janice Smith, that he had killed both females and had called friends and relatives days before carrying out the act and complained that Lyle had been unfaithful to him. According to the police Nelson had gone to his sister's house with his son last Friday night and told her that he had got into an argument with Lyle and that he had killed her. “Janice asked the defendant if he was kidding with her, with the defendant replying in the continues on A7 – Killer confession
Broward proposes operations of medical marijuana shops Unlike some other South Florida authorities, the commissioners of Broward County could take a more liberal approach regarding the dispensation of medical marijuana. In recent weeks Florida's Department of Health have been holding public hearings statewide seeking the public's input into pending state regulations re the dispensation of medical marijuana effective July 1, in accordance with Amendment 2 approved by voters las November. It is against this background that Broward
County Commissioners met earlier this week to propose regulations related to medical marijuana shops. The proposals include enabling these shops being given permission to operate in the unincorporated areas of Broward County but under specific zoning regulations. These incorporated areas include areas south of I-595, and sections of Sunrise Boulevard, but not the main cities in the county. Based on the unanimous votes of the commission, residents of the county will be able to make their input on these proposals at a special public hearing to be held on March 14 at the commission offices. continues on A3 – Marijuana
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“Out and About” Claude e and Maureen smiling for the camera. – Contributed
Honored with pride Broward Commissioner Dale VC Holness (2nd le ) presented as Honorary Curator for the Black History Art Exhibit at the Pride Center. – Contributed
Gracing the lens Derrick Reckord, SVP Commercial Opera ons, GraceKennedy Foods (USA) LLC with Richard Campbell of CASA at Grace Kennedy's 95th Anniversary service. – Contributed
Eddy Edwards strikes a pose with Miss Universe Runner-Up, Miss Hai ’s Raquel Pelissier in Miramar at a recep on in her honor – Contributed
Norman Manley Airport gets a sister Transport and Mining Minister Mike Henry is presented with a copy of the “Sister Airport Coopera on Agreement” by the Ac ng General Manager of the HartsfieldJackson Atlanta Interna onal Airport Mr Greg Richardson. Looking on from right to le are Jamaica's Consul General to the Southern United States Franz Hall, and President of the Airports Authority of Jamaica Audley Deidrick. – Derrick Sco Photo
Perfect Smiles HASWA PR Manager (photo right) with City of Lauderhill Commissioner Kenneth Thurston. – Contributed
Posing for a cause Jamaica's Consul General Franz Hall (center), special guest at the 22nd annual Charity Gala of the Food for the Poor (FFP) recently in Boca Raton, sharing a moment with visitors from le Massimo Tarquini and Paige Petrone, and also Mrs. Mahfood and Chief Execu ve Officer (FFP), Mr. Robin Mahfood. – Contributed
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Miami Mayor and City Commissioner reafrm commitment to immigrants City of Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado and Commissioner Ken Russell says the City of Miami remains open and committed to immigrants and those seeking freedom, democracy and opportunity, from all over the world. At the same time, the Miami officials called on the Miami-Dade County Commission to re-affirm its commitment to protecting the county's “most vulnerable populations, in particular undocumented immigrants.” Mayor Regalado and Commissioner Russell have indicated they will be working with the Cities for Citizenship initiative to provide space in the City where workshops will be conducted to help legal residents become citizens. "The City of Miami has a long-standing policy of treating all people that interact with our public officials and officers equitably, no matter that person's immigration status," Mayor Tomas Regalado said. Regalado emphasized the Miami Police Department has internal policies that require all persons that come into contact with city officers
to be treated with respect and dignity regardless of their residency and citizenship situation. He also made it clear the Department does not release persons to federal immigration officials if a person is a crime victim, material witness, involved in a domestic matter, suspected of a minor offense, or seeking medical attention. “Immigrants from abroad, including my own mother, built this City," Commissioner Russell said. "Miami is an immigrant City and we should embrace that identity. Policies that make people who are here for a better life fearful of our law enforcement is not only bad for them and dangerous to our officers, but also turns our back on basic American values." "Fostering unity and respect for all our communities is vital to our City's mission," stated Commissioner Russell. " While a large portion of our City's residents were born elsewhere, our common future vision of a thriving Miami is what keeps us united. No law, statute, ordinance, executive order, policy, memorandum or edict should be allowed to
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divide us.” Mayor Regalado and Commissioner Russell are hopeful their statements, and their partnership with Cities for Citizenship, will help to alleviate some of the negative rhetoric about immigrants that is currently circulating. Florida has the third largest immigrant population in the nation, with 3.8 million immigrants calling the Sunshine State home. About 830,000 of these immigrants are legal permanent residents eligible for citizenship.
Lauderdale Lakes code may dictate how motorists park vehicles Mayor Hazelle Rogers of the City of Lauderdale Lakes wants to ensure city residents and businesses comply with the city's codes, otherwise called the Code Enforcement. These codes the mayor, and former Florida representative said are meant to, among other reasons, enhance security and the aesthetics of the city. The proposed code enforcement includes residents parking their vehicles front in, making it a code offense to back in one's car. News of this particular aspect of the proposed code enforcement initiative has caught some city residents by surprise, as according to Merle O'Brien, a long- time resident. “I cannot see how it is a problem in what way I chose to park my car on my own property.” Rogers told National Weekly the code is meant to assist law enforcement in tracking stolen vehicles, or locating vehicles that were involved in illegal traffic infractions, like hit and run, and try to “hide' the vehicles license plate by backing in to a driveway. “In Florida, unlike other states, vehicles have license plate positioned on the rear of the car only,” the mayor said. “When a vehicle is backed into a drive way, there is no
way a cop, code enforcement officer, or anyone else passing the premises in which the car is parked can see the license plate. This is a measure to counteract crimes involving motor vehicles, and see codes involving vehicles are kept.” The mayor said, the city will be giving residents the opportunity to discuss the codes that are being proposed to be enforced. “We want there be the utmost opportunity for city residents to partake in, and understand, the rational for the codes being proposed. With this objective in mind, a workshop is to be held in approximately another two weeks in which more information will be given to residents, and the opportunity for full discussion before the commission votes on this matter.” Another code being proposed is to improve the aesthetics of the city. Mayor Rogers says this involves beautifying curbsides, and setting codes for the exterior of homes and business. “Not only do we need to enhance the aesthetics of the city as a modern American city, but this specific code will be a means of improving property values. It is very important that every home and business owner can find a way of improving the very important asset that a real estate property provides.”
Some 494,000 of these residents live in MiamiDade, representing 19 percent of the County's population. Unfortunately, more than half of these have not pursued citizenship due to communication barriers and limited financial resources to pay the $725 application fee, and possible attorneys' fees. Others simply do not feel motivated to bother with the complex and oftentimes intimidating process of applying for citizenship.
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The proposed regulations prepared by the county attorney requires county commissioners to vote on each application for a medical marijuana shop, which would sell assorted medical marijuana products, to be located in the county. would be required to vote on each business application. The shops would be restricted to commercial zones and locations at least 1,200 feet away from churches, schools, day-care centers and other dispensaries. It is also proposed that the shops be located separate buildings bordered by six foot high fences, equipped with round-the-clock electronic security systems, and the premises secured by security guards all day and night. It's unclear how many dispensaries would be allowed under the spatial requirements, or exactly where they could be located. Some South Florida cities have voted to take a moratorium on regulations related to medical marijuana dispensation and marijuana production until the state regulations are released on July1. Amendment 2 approving medical marijuana in Florida was overwhelmingly approved by voters in the November 8 general elections. A Public hearing held by the FDOH in Broward County recently revealed much anticipation by the general public, including medical and school personnel, for effective regulations to be developed to govern all aspects of the operations and dispensation of medical marijuana.
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Barbados heading for nancial crisis says former Prime Minister Former Barbados Prime Minister Owen Arthur says he is concerned that the island's Central Bank could soon be running out of foreign reserves and that the island is headed for a serious financial crisis. Skerrit
Arthur, an economist, who served as prime minister from 1994 to 2008, said the reserves at the bank have fallen from BDS$1.5 billion to BDS$600 million and that the Freundel Stuart government has three months to get its act together to avert a total collapse of the economy. Arthur, a former finance minister, also said that the bad policy of printing money to cover government's deficit over the past few years is partly responsible for the country's current economic situation. He said measures such as project funding and privatization geared to boost the economy have not worked and that the government has exhausted its ability to borrow from local banks, the National Insurance scheme and on foreign markets thereby running out of options to support the foreign reserves.
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Trinidad moving to prosecute bearers of “Fake News” The Trinidad and Tobago government has hinted at introducing legislation to curb the activities of social media users who post gory and irresponsible videos, comments and photographs to create sensation and instil fear and panic. Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi says he is taking to Cabinet on Thursday legislation to amend the Cybercrime Bill to deal with reckless users who he said are now out of control in sharing unverified information. Al-Rawi, speaking at the Association of Real Estate Agents’ meeting on Tuesday, said the bill is intended to stop the abusers of so He told the audience that the Cybercrime Bill which the LRC (Legislative Review Committee) has completed would be going to Cabinet this Thursday. “Our society runs the risk of being deemed to be very much, in lost measure…out of control.
The irresponsibility that is exercised without any regard for the consequence of families…or to children or persons who are victims or to just create panic and fear.” Al-Rawi’s plan comes in the wake of complaints by acting Police Commissioner Stephen Williams, that such posts, in the face of a spiralling murder rate, was creating a logistical headache for the police, who often have to go out to check the veracity of such postings. Al-Rawi described some of the content put on social media as “astounding. “So we focused on the Cybercrime Bill and we have made some very important changes in terms of the previous version that was in circulation. I think the country is going to be very pleased with the product,” he said, adding that there has been extensive consultations with the Media Association of Trinidad and Tobago, the Trinidad and Tobago Publishers and
Broadcasters Association (TTPBA) and other entities on the matter. “We are ready to rock and roll. This is a step in the right direction to control this kind of behaviour,” he said, adding “suffice to say, it is a very robust piece of law on which there has been a significant amount of consultation and I believe it is in the right zone of operations. Under Clause 19 of the Cybercrime Bill, which was first introduced to Parliament in 2014, anyone who seeks to create the offence of violating a person’s privacy by capturing and sharing pictures or videos of a person’s private area without their consent, commits an offence which carries a fine of TT$100,000 (One TT dollar =US$0.16 cents) and two years imprisonment on summary conviction or a fine of TT$500,000 and three years’ imprisonment on conviction on indictment.
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders will their two-day inter-sessional summit in Georgetown, Guyana on Thursday with crime and security, economic development and international relations high on their agenda. Ahead of the summit, CARICOM Secretary General Irwin LaRocque, said crime continues to pose a threat to the 15member regional grouping and is no longer just a national issue. It's a regional one and hence it demands a regional solution,” LaRocque said, noting that trans-border crime is “something one needs to address,” given the need to reduce the “level of criminality” within the Caribbean. The regional leaders will also seek to further develop the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) initiative that allows for the free movement of goods, skills, services and labour across the region. LaRocque pointed to significant progress that had been made in the CARICOM Single Market (CSM), especially its legal and administrative framework, but acknowledged that more, however, needed to be done with respect to the Single Economy. LaRocque said the leaders at their twoday summit will also discuss the region's productive sectors with much emphasis being placed on the tourism industry, a major contributor to the region's gross domestic product.
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School board approves $37.7M in GOB projects Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Goals Met or Exceeded The Miami-Dade School Board has approved four General Obligation Bond (GOB) projects at its regular monthly meeting today with a total investment valued at $37.7 million. The GOB was overwhelmingly approved by voters in 2012 to renovate, remodel and replace schools, expand student capacity, enhance safety, and provide technology upgrades. The projects awarded for construction include the following: Comstock Elementary School – Scope of work includes: Replacement of one building, playground and play court improvements, renovations to existing buildings. Coral Gables Senior High School – Scope of work includes: Site improvements such as drop-off, parking and walkways, window replacement, selective flooring and ceiling improvements, restroom renovations, HVAC system improvements and security camera enhancements. The total project allocation is – $11.2 million which is set for completion– spring 2020 Dr. Henry W. Mack/West Little River K-8 Center – Scope of work includes: New building to house science and special purpose activities; site improvements including parking and walkways; new playground and play court improvements; interior and exterior renovations of Buildings 1, 2 and 3, including HVAC, ceiling, lighting, window replacement; and interior and exterior painting. Total project allocation is – $10.56 million which is set for completion – fall 2019
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Congressional proposals could dramatically reduce US immigration Immigration Attorney Caroly Pedersen,
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n February 7th, Republican Senators unveiled proposed immigration legislation which could dramatically change America's entire legal immigration system. Called the “Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment Act” the proposal intends to cut all legal immigration by 50 percent, exclude parents of citizens from the current special designation as “immediate relatives” and force them to wait in long visa lines, eliminate the yearly diversity (Visa Lottery) program, and cut refugee visas by half. Most tragically, the measure would eliminate all immigrant visas for adult children of U.S. citizens and residents, and brothers and sisters of U.S. Citizens. Under the proposal only spouses and unmarried minor children of citizens and permanent residents would be eligible to obtain Green Cards. Introduced by Republican senators Tom Cotton and David Perdue, the Act, would dramatically alter our current legal immigration laws and by Cotton's own estimate, “cut annual immigration in half, from 1 million to 500,000 green cards per year”. An exception in the proposal would allow qualifying elderly parents to obtain temporary visas to stay with sponsoring U.S. Citizen children in the U.S., but would require proof of health insurance and not allow the parents to work or receive public benefits. Cotton reportedly told reporters, "He strongly supports the broad concept of moving legal immigration towards a merit-based system,." The Senate Bill is expected to be introduced in the coming weeks, and as we now know, things are changing at lightning speed.
Introduced by Republican senators Tom Cotton and David Perdue, the Act, would dramatically alter our current legal immigration laws and by Cotton's own estimate, “cut annual immigration in half, from 1 million to 500,000 green cards per year”. So with family immigration under fire, it's only a matter of time before some version of a Restrictionist immigration Bill is signed into law by Trump. As a result, U.S. Citizens should not delay in filing petitions for Parents, adult Children (single and married) and Siblings now! Similarly, U.S. Residents (Green Card holders)
should file petitions to sponsor their adult single children as well. As in the past, immigrant petitions for all these family members filed before the law changes, will remain valid in the future, even if family categories are later restricted or eliminated. This radical immigration proposal could be the start of similar legislation to come under the Republican controlled Congress and Whitehouse. There are few limits on their powers, except public opinion! This is your opportunity to voice your opposition to any Congressional proposals to restrict legal immigration, before it's too late! Call your local Senators now and tell them you do NOT support the Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment Act and want to stop any efforts to restrict legal immigration. For Florida, you can call your Senators at: Democratic Sen. Nelson : 202-224-5274 and Republican Sen. Rubio: 202224-3041
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Taxing foreign income Learie C. Mullings, CPA, CA, MBA The Internal Revenue Code, or law, requires that all US taxpayers report their “worldwide income” on their annual federal income tax returns. This means income you earn overseas as an individual must be reported on your US income tax return, whether or not that income has been repatriated to the US. This is particularly relevant to members of the Diaspora community. Many immigrants retain their investments, real estate and businesses in their home country when they immigrate to the US. Once you become a US person, which is basically becoming a green card holder or citizen, you are liable to report the income emanating from those assets on your US tax return and pay any resulting taxes. The term “worldwide income” is worth emphasizing here because it fully captures the IRS' attitude to income earned from sources overseas. The IRS requires 100 percent of such income to be reported on your tax return. It doesn't matter where you live or if you are away from the US for a long or short period of time. Foreign income often includes interest, dividends, royalties and commissions but can also include salaries, self employed income and business profits. Many countries in the Caribbean, with the notable exception of The Cayman Islands and St. Lucia, have double taxation treaties with the US to avoid paying double tax. Typically taxpayers get a credit on their US tax returns for the taxes that they have paid overseas. US taxpayers who are absent from the US whilst they are earning income may be able to exclude up to $100,000 of foreign income from their taxable income in certain
circumstances. Both in respect of foreign tax credits and foreign income exclusions, the tax return must be filed and the credit and exclusions claimed on the return. There is no automatic entitlement to these benefits and they must be claimed on a tax return. The taxation of foreign income and the claiming of relief can become very complex and all taxpayers should consult with a competent tax prepare or adviser. There may also be tax reporting requirements in the foreign country that you may need to consult a tax professional in that jurisdiction. The US also has requirements to report Foreign Bank Accounts (FBAR) in addition to the tax returns. The penalties for not reporting these accounts are very severe and can attract criminal penalties. These requirements are anti-terrorism, anti-money laundering and anti-tax avoidance by intent and the department of the treasury are increasingly aggressive in carrying out enforcement action. These regulations should not be ignored! There are also requirements under FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) to report certain other foreign assets. This regulation is more focused on locating unreported foreign income. Again, the penalties for not complying with this regulation are severe and can lead to criminal persecution. Readers are encouraged to consult their tax professionals and to become knowledgeable as to the details of these regulations.
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Rick Ross joins 9 Mile Music Festival star studded line-up Platinum-selling rapper and pride of Miami, Rick Ross, has been added to the line-up for the 24th 9 Mile Music Festival. The event, presented by Smilin Island Food, will be held on March 11 at Virginia Key Beach Park (4020 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami).
Rick Ross joins an eclectic cast that includes fellow rapper DMX, Julian Marley, Capleton, Sizzla, Kreesha Turner and Charly Black. Mighty Crown sound system from Japan is one of the units that will help keep the crowd pumped up during intervals. Since its inception, the event's priority is feeding the indigent. Patrons are asked to donate 4 tins of canned foods for entry. All goods are contributed to charity. This year, the beneficiaries are Kurlys House & Food for Life. The 9 Mile Festival is the brainchild of Cedella Booker, mother of reggae legend Bob Marley. A longtime resident of Miami, Mrs. Booker and Marley were both from Nine Miles, a rustic area in St. Ann, northern Jamaica. She died in Miami in 2008. Besides the music, there will be a holistic village offering services such as acupuncture, massages and yoga.
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Jamaica Scorpions pile on record total in Super50 A first glace at the scorecard of the Jamaica Scorpions in their Regional Super50 semi-final at Coolidge Cricket Ground in St John's Antigua, it would be hard to think that hardhitting batsman Chris Gayle was not in the line-up. The Scorpions amassed a record-breaking 434 for four off 50 overs to pull off a comprehensive victory 292-run victory over the Trinidad Red Force. The total which is more runs than any Caribbean team in history is undoubtedly an impressive one at any level of the one day game and shows that Jamaica and by extension the west Indies are gifted with swashbuckling batsmen who revel in the shorter version of cricket. Centuries by Chadwick Walton (117) and Jermaine Blackwood (108) were bolstered by a smart 95 from Bowman Powell and Steven Taylor (88). Powell was deservedly given the man of the match award for his splendid all round performance which saw him also taking five wickets for 36 runs to skittle the Red Force for a paltry 142 and propel his team into the final. The Trinidadians won the toss and opted to field. They were made to toil as Walton and Steven Taylor posted an opening partnership of 174 in 21 overs. Blackwood then joined the fray and himself and Walton added a 95-run partnership to seize the initiative. With the score on 269, Walton fell in the 36th over. He clobbered nine fours and seven sixes in his 96-ball knock. Enter man of the match Powell, whop was given a solid platform to take on the deflated Red Force bowlers. He smashed nine sixes and six fours to end with 95 runs off 45 balls. Any hopes the Red Force had of chasing the massive total were quickly dashed as the Jamaica Scorpion bowlers complimented the efforts of their batsmen. The Jamaica Scorpions will play the winner of the Barbados, Leeward Islands encounter on February 18.
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Wade spills beans on why he left Heat Six months after leaving the Miami Heat to play for Chicago Bulls. Dwayne Wade has blamed the club's president Pat Riley for his departure. Wade had originally denied that Riley's refusal to reach out to him was big a factor but recently backtracked and cited Riley's refusal to negotiate with him as the real reason for his departure.
Sanya Richards-Ross expecting first child Jamaican-born American quarter miler, Sanya Richards-Ross, is expecting to give birth to her first child. The now retired athlete announced on social media that she and her husband, Aaron Ross, are elated at the news. “Sweetest Valentine's gift EVER…. #BabyRoss coming summer 2017,” she posted on her social media page with a photo of her husband Aaron Ross holding and kissing her belly.
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Samuels cleared to resume bowling West Indies player Marlon Samuels has been cleared by cricket's governing body, the ICC, to resume bowling in international cricket. In a statement Thursday, the ICC said Samuels had undergone remedial work on his off-spin action and following a reassessment last January the National Cricket Performance Centre in Loughborough, the player was now found to have a legal action. Those tests showed that Samuels's elbow
extension for all his off-spin deliveries “was within the 15-degree level of tolerance permitted under the ICC regulations for the review of bowlers reported with suspected illegal bowling actions.” Samuels was slapped with a one-year ban in December 2015 after he was found guilty of an illegal action while bowling during the Galle Test against Sri Lanka two months prior. It was the second time Samuels had been reported in 24 months. However, in clearing Samuels, the ICC said umpires were free to report Samuels once they believed he was employing an action
which differed from the one in the player's reassessment. “To assist the umpires, they will be provided with images and video footage of the bowler's remodeled legal bowling action,” the ICC said. “If Samuels is reported again, he will be required to undertake further analysis of his bowling action at an ICC accredited testing centre.” The 36-year-old Samuels, more known for his elegant top order batting, has taken 41 wickets in 71 Tests, 85 in 187 One-Day Internationals 19 scalps in 51 Twenty20 Internationals.
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Bolt wins fourth Laureus World Sportsman award The world's fastest man, Usain Bolt has won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award for a record-equaling fourth time.
Bolt joins outstanding tennis player Roger Federer as the only two athletes to have won the award on four occasions. Bolt continued blazing a trail of glory in 2016 when he copped three more gold medals at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Jamaican won the 100 meters, 200 meters and anchored
the 4x100 meters relay - achieving that treble for the third Olympics in a row. Bolt has since had to return his Olympic relay gold medal earned in Beijing, China Olympics in 2008 due a controversial doping violation by teammate Nesta Carter., Bolt received the honor during a ceremony in Monaco on Tuesday, having bested fellow nominees Stephen Curry, Mo Farah, LeBron James, Andy Murray and Cristiano Ronaldo. Bolt joins tennis stars Roger Federer and Serena Williams as a four-time Laureus award winner. Earlier, Simone Biles had been confirmed as the winner of the World Sportswoman of the Year award. The American, who claimed four gold medals and a bronze in Rio, is the first gymnast to be honored by Laureus in the men's or women's category.
TRACK & FIELD
Grenada's Taplin runs world leading 400m Grenada's Bralon Taplin and Gayon Evans of Jamaica were among the medal winners from the Caribbean at the IAAF World Indoor Tour's Copernicus Cup Meeting in Torun, Poland, recently. Taplin, won the 400 meters in a world leading 45.59 seconds. Polish runner Pavel Maslack took silver in 45.80 while Dominica's Luguelin Santos was third in 46.03. Jamaica's Gayon Evans was in good form coming into the meet. She won in Germany last Saturday in a personal best, 7.14 over the women's 60 meters and then on Wednesday, won in Paris in 7.17. On Friday, it took a world-leading time of 7.13 from the USA's Barbara Pierre, the 2016 World Indoor Champion, and Ezinne Okparaebo, to get the better of Evans. However, the photo-finish image gave Pierre the win by two-thousandths of a second. Evans closed well to take third in 7.15. Former Jamaican sprinter Andrew Fisher had to settle for fourth in the 60-metre sprint. Fisher, who now represents Bahrain, was timed in 6.60 behind winner Ronnie Baker of the United States, who won in a worldleading 6.46. Chijindu Ujah was second in 6.56 with Sean Antwi-Safo, third in 6.57.
Carter officially launches CAS appeal Embattled Jamaican sprinter, Nesta Carter has officially filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) after retrospectively being found guilty of committing a doping offence at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. After receiving a ruling in January of this year, which showed that the sprinter's retested samples returned traces of the prohibited substance methylhexaneamine, Carter was given 21 days to file an appeal. On Wednesday Carter's lawyer, who had confirmed that the sprinter was strongly considering the possibility of an appeal,
confirmed that the documents had now been filed to the CAS. Carter, along with the rest of the Jamaica 4x100m relay team, which consisted of Michael Frater, Asafa Powell and Usain Bolt was stripped of his Olympic gold medal following the findings of the retest. The sixth-fastest 100m runner of all time with a clocking of 9.78 seconds, Carter ran the opening leg of the Olympic 4x100m final in Beijing as Jamaica stormed to victory in a then world record 37.10 seconds. The athlete recently returned to action after being given clearance by the IAAF to compete, while the process of his appeal was pending.
SPORTS
Brakon Taplin
BUZZFEED
Elaine Thompson to make pro debut in Birmingham
Arsenal concedes record 200 goals in Europe top flight
Double Olympic gold medalist, Elaine Thompson, raring to go when she makes her professional season debut at the Birmingham Grand Prix later this month. The athlete says she is feeling good about her prospects on the track this season after helping MVP Track Club to defend their women's 4x100m crown at the 39th Milo Western Relays held at the Montego Bay Sports Complex last weekend.
An embarrassing defeat in Munich saw Arsenal set an unwanted record as they were humbled by Bayern in the Champions League. Arsenal set an unwanted record during their embarrassing 5-1 Champions League loss to Bayern Munich on Wednesday. The Premier League outfit became the first English club to concede 200 goals in Europe's premier club competition. A Thiago Alcantara brace and goals from Arjen Robben, Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller saw Bayern to their huge win in the last-16 first leg at the Allianz Arena. It leaves Arsene Wenger's men on the verge of exiting in the round of 16 for the seventh straight season.
B8 – NATIONAL WEEKLY
| THURSDAY, FEB 16 – FEB 22, 2017 | VOL. 14 NO. 7
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