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Sex scandal rocks the church Pastors and policemen are the main sex offenders against minors in Jamaica – CISOCA

by Karyl Walker In the wake of reports concerning clergymen who were charged with having sex with a female when she was 12 and 14 years old; the head of the Centre for Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA), Superintendent Enid Ross-Stewart, on Wednesday told a committee of Jamaica's Parliament that pastors and policemen are among the main perpetrators of sex offences against children.

Haitian beauty places second in Miss Universe pageant Haitians in South Florida are dizzy with pride that their country woman Raquel Pelissier, 25, was the second placed contestant in the Miss Universe Pageant held last Sunday in Manilla, Philippines. However, the majority, agrees with other local viewers of the annual pageant that the tall elegant Haitian beauty should have won the coveted crown. She lost to Miss France Iris Mittenaere. continues on A7 – Miss Haiti

"We have constantly arrested highprofile members of the society, and, in particular, the Church. The Church and policemen are really our two highest, high profile persons. The church and police. Yes, my colleagues," Ross-Stewart told a jointcontinues on B3 – Sexual misconduct

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Jamaica seeks to strengthen ties with Trump administration Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Audrey Marks, has reiterated the importance of Jamaica-US relations and interest expressed by the Andrew Holness led administration to further strengthen and deepen the historically strong ties that exist between both countries.

by Dr. Garth A. Rose Marks made the statement as she extended best wishes to President Donald Trump and his Cabinet for a successful tenure in office, on behalf of the Jamaican government and people.

Marks who attended the Chairman’s Global Dinner, hosted by Presidential Inaugural Committee Chairman Thomas Barrack, on January 17, used the opportunity to congratulate Trump on his election to the presidency.

Trump was inaugurated on January 20.

Responding to her well wishes, Trump

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recalled Jamaica as a beautiful country that he had enjoyed visiting in the past. Marks welcomed the comments and extended an invitation to the president to visit again.

Over the last few weeks of the transition of presidential administrations in Washington, Marks also met with several members of President Trump’s proposed Cabinet, and other senior members of the new administration.

Marks is serving her second term as Jamaica’s ambassador to the US. She was first appointed by former Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding in 2009.

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DREAM GIRL PANELISTS (L-R) Paola Mendez (south florida bloggers union), Vanessa James (Vanessa James media), Ashlee Thomas (Muce), Burnade e Norris-Weeks (Women of Color Empowerment Ins tute). – Contributed

NEW BANKING IN TOWN! Jamaica Na onal Execu ve, Janice McIntosh, welcomes customers to the Jamaica Na onal Florida office for the launch of the new JN Bank. – Contributed

HOW YOU LIKE ME NOW! LRCC Past President, Maria Munro; WE CoChair Sonia Artwell; WE Co-Chair Dee Thompson; LRCC Immediate Past President, Dr. Winnifred McPherson strike a pose at a recent LRCC event – Don Parchment photo

GRAND OPENING Miramar Commissioner Yve e Colbourne (le ) with Edith Lederberg, ADRC Execu ve Director and City Manager Kathleen Woods-Richardson par cipate in the ribbon cu ng ceremony of the new daycare center for seniors in Miramar. – Contributed

APPRECIATION Goldson Spine's Dr. Angela Walker (right) receiving and award at the Na onal Black MBA Associa on of South Florida. – Contributed

JAMAICA WITH BROADWAY STARS - Jamaica’s Deputy Director of Tourism, Sales at the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Donnie Dawson (center) share the spotlight with Broadway stars Sydney Jam. – Contributed

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YOU THE MAN! Lorenzo Muniz (le ) of Klass Ex Entertainment and Eddy Edwards of Riddims Marke ng, Inc., at the site of the new amphitheater currently under construc on at Miramar Regional Park. – Contributed

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JN Bank opens service to the Diaspora

by Howard Campbell The Diaspora, for long a pillar of Jamaica's economy, is being wooed by online programs established by the Jamaica National Bank (JN Bank) that began operation on February 1.

Maureen Hayden-Cater, managing director of JN Bank, said the banks new multifaceted website www.jnbank.com gives clients at home and in the Diaspora the opportunity to apply for credit cards, open accounts and install standing orders.

"The website allows customers overseas to do things they would previously have to come to Jamaica to do. The website is our way of becoming even more interactive with the

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Diaspora," said Hayden-Cater.

The official launch of JN Bank on Wednesday, in Kingston, follows eight years of planning and negotiation to transform from Jamaica National Building Society to a

commercial bank. JN Bank becomes Jamaica's seventh commercial with 34 locations (twentyfive banks; nine Money Shops) in the country's fourteen parishes.

The bank is owned by JN Group and It is the first Jamaican commercial bank to be owned by its members, and is Jamaica's third largest commercial bank.

The bank will serve JNBS members in fifty countries including the United States, home to the largest Jamaican immigrant populace.

Jamaica National Bank's sole outlet in South Florida is located in the City of Tamarac in Broward County.

Hayden-Cater described South Florida as a "pretty strong market. It's a very important

market for us.”

Jamaicans in the Diaspora have traditionally done business with companies like Jamaica National, one of the country's oldest and largest building societies.

Residents in the Diaspora also use the company's remittance service, JN Money Transfer, to send millions of dollars home for savings or to relatives. Last year, the Bank Of Jamaica reported that Jamaica earned net remittances of US$1.92 billion for the 2014 calendar year, 5.6 per cent higher than 2013.

That makes remittances second only to tourism (US$2 billion) in terms of Jamaica's foreign exchange earnings.

Miami-Dade residents protest Mayor Gimenez actions The Mayor of Miami Dade, Carlos Gimenez, is currently facing backlash from several residents following his response to President Donald Trump's executive order to stop federal grants to “sanctuary cities and counties.

Last Friday, residents who protested less than 24 hours after the president signed the executive order, accused the mayor of betraying residents in Miami Dade by enforcing the order.

Gimenez ordered county jails to comply with federal immigration authorities to detain undocumented immigrants who have committed a crime.

“Shame on you, Gimenez” shouted protestors who gathered outside Miami-Dade County Hall at the Stephen P. Clark Center in Downtown Miami.

Some protestors said they were already afraid of measures that could n impose against immigrants when it was realized he had won the presidential elections.

One protestor, Miriame Josephe said, “I have a lot of fear about what Trump may do to remove immigrants. Mayor Gimenez now make that fear worse. Most immigrants are not criminals, but it can be so easy for the authorities to wrongfully accuse people of being criminals.”

However in an interview on CNN, Gimenez said his response was done for economic reasons, to ensure Miami-Dade County doesn't lose critical federal funding, recalling that when sworn into office, he took an oath to defend and protect the

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constitutional laws of the United States, Florida and Miami-Dade County. The director of communications in Mayor Gimenez Michael Hernandez, office said the county has always cooperated and “will continue to cooperate with the federal government,”

while emphasizing Miami-Dade Police officers are not immigration enforcement agents.

Gimenez also claimed that Miami-Dade isn't a sanctuary county, since it has been complying with federal government immigration policies, although it was determined to be in this category by the Obama administration last year.

It's alleged that the Mayor's response to the executive order is creating fear among children of undocumented immigrants at Miami-Dade public schools.

But Miami-Dade Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho says students have been expressing concerns for the welfare of their parents as a result of the executive order.

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Caribbean Banks urged to enact FATCA The St. Lucia-based Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB) has urged Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries that have not enacted the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FACTA) Inter- Governmental Agreements (IGAs) with the United States to do so urgently.

CAB said it fully supports the positions adopted by national bankers associations in their efforts to have their respective governments finalize the legislation.

CAB remains concerned about the number of Caribbean countries which do not yet have IGAs in force and therefore renews the call for Caribbean countries to enact the necessary legislation for the implementation of FATCA. “Failure to do so, has far reaching implications for banks in terms of an increase in

sovereign risk and its impact on their ability to conduct business,” CAB said in a release.

The FATCA legislation, enacted in the United States in 2010, demands that foreign banks provide information to America's Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on any customer deemed a “US person” if they have more than US$50,000.

Washington has said that the legislation aims to crack down on tax dodgers who hide hundreds of millions of US dollars in offshore accounts

annually in an effort to avoid paying taxes.

In the statement, CAB warned that if a country does not have an IGA in force, “the domestic Financial Institutions in that territory will have to establish an individual agreement with the US Government at significant cost, which may have to be passed on to their customers.

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Opposition leader questions travel ban Opposition Leader Dr. Denzil L. Douglas says he fears the decision by United States President Donald Trump to ban nationals from seven Muslim countries could have an effect on the island's tourism and education sectors.

Trump announced last weekend a temporary ban on persons from Yemen, Iraq, Sudan, Syria, Somalia, Iran and Libya entering the United States.

On his weekly radio programme on Tuesday, Douglas said that the ban appears to include also persons with green card or those who at the moment have residency status and are awaiting to be advanced to citizenship of that country.

“So the question arises in our minds, will this affect us here in St. Kitts and Nevis? Will this affect us here in the Caribbean region? How will this affect black people and people of a different faith to that which we practice here in St .Kitts and Nevis and in the western world at this moment in time?”

Dr. Douglas noted that the economic pillars of tourism and hospitality services that drive the economy in St. Kitts and Nevis are likely to be affected by the order.

“We are aware that one of the important pillars that drive this economy, is tourism and hospitality services. This means freedom of travel, freedom of movement into our country from the market areas that our tourists and visitors are coming from. Because of globalization, a lot of the traffic in the movement of Dr. Denzil Douglas these people will take them through the United States of America. Will this in any way then impede the free flow and movement of people to St. Kitts and Nevis as tourists?” asked Dr. Douglas.

He noted also that with several overseas medical schools based in the twin island federation, he wanted to know what would be the status of overseas students who may have come from some of the countries with the ban.

Death of veteran Jamaican broadacaster now being treated as a homicide

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Guyana hopes to eliminate “big foot” disease

Jamaican homicide investigators have reported that veteran broadcaster and novelist, Peter Abrahams, was murdered.

The report came following a Post Mortem examination on his body where the Government Pathologist concluded that the injuries that led to his death were deliberately inflicted.

The 97-year-old Abrahams was found dead at his home in Red Hills, St. Andrew on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. His body lay feet from his wheelchair and there was blood in the house. It was revealed that he died from blunt force trauma.

The Police have also issued an appeal to anyone who may have information that can assist investigators to call St. Andrew North Police Station at 924-1435, Police 119 Emergency Number, Crime Stop at 311 or using the Stay Alert App. He was exiled from his home country of South Africa during the apartheid era in 1929 and resided in the United Kingdom where he worked as a sailor and later Jamaica, where he took up the mantle of editor at the West Indian Economist and was head honcho at the West Indian News.

He also became a staple on Jamaican radio with his incisive public commentary. Abrahams was awarded with the Musgrave Gold Medal by the Institute of Jamaica in 1994 for his journalism work.

The Guyana government says it is moving to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis, commonly known as Filaria or 'big foot' by 2022.

The Ministry of Public Health says over the next week, the Vector Control Services Unit will be conducting a training programme for staff of the ministry and from the Ministries of Education and Finance that would prepare participants to manage a decentralized vector control service.

This is in keeping with the National Plan for the Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis (ELF) as a public health problem by the year 2022.

An estimated 68000 people or nine per cent of Guyana's population could be infected with this debilitating disease transmitted by the culex mosquito.

A report from the Inter-American Development Bank (ID) noted that the insect has found the city of Georgetown and its surroundings an ideal breeding ground due to the combination of frequent flooding, low level areas, and poor drainage and sewer systems.

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Do you think Black History Month is still relevant?

Michelle: Miami Gardens/Jamaica – Yes. I was born and come up to see people talking about Black History Month, Martin Luther King - Obama always talking about it. I grow up seeing my grandmother talking about black history; back in the day – olden days. It's very important for (kids) to grow and know where they're coming, to learn about it. Not just to say “oh I heard my mom talking about it, or that he is a black man.”

Jodiann: Plantation/Jamaica – Absolutely. We have to know where we come from, we have to know where our roots are in order for us to know ourselves and know what we should be doing. We have to know where we are coming from and what we have to do to preserve that. Our kids have to know our history because without history, we are nobody; we don't know ourselves.

Mili: Pembroke Pines/Argentina – I think we should because it's important to remember the contributions that black Americans have had in history. There's so many stories and achievements that we often don't (get to) hear. Not only is it a way to inform people, it's also a part of celebrating a community. Especially divided times like now, we should be uplifting each other instead of bringing each other down, and continuing Black History Month is one of the ways we can do that.

Everton: Lauderhill/Jamaica – What is Black History Month? What does it represent? It don't represent nothing to me because it's not talking about black history. I don't recognize black history because I don't know what it is about. If you're going to tell me about black history, you'd have to tell me about when I come from back in Africa. You not going tell me about black history from America – America don't have no black history. What kind of black history America have – slavery?

Michel: Deerfield Beach/Haiti – Yes, because we contribute to the development of the United States. I don't know why anyone would stop it. The younger generation, we should help them because some of them, I do not like the way they keep; we have to try to help them up, to bring them up, to contribute to their education.

Gillian: Columbus, Ohio/India – Most certainly, it's the one month during the year that guarantees information on our history as a Diaspora is disseminated. It is important that we continue to share the trials, victories and accomplishments; to unearth the hidden gems and unsung heroes in our communities. There is a panAfrican consciousness, a movement that is waking up and we need to capitalize on this by continuing to celebrate. Many of us still need to be informed.

Yolan: New Jersey/Jamaica – Of course! We have to own our history and be proud of it. At the same time our neighbors who are not of our ethnicity also need to be reminded of our struggles,so that they too can help be a vanguard against anything like that ever happening again. "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." -George Santayana Alina: Miami/Cuban heritage – Yes, a definite yes. It has made a difference in our community, it's helped us understand our history. It shows in today's society that we as people can come together and make changes that one may not think is possible. We are all from different cultures but if we come together in remembrance of the struggle, anyone can conquer and take action to never give up on their belief on what's right.

Jacqueline: New York/Jamaica – Yes, because that is supposed to show support of our people and it's good for the kids, for their school; to let us know our history and where we come from. It keeps us informed on what is going on in the country, too, with the government, and with our community. It opens up the understanding, it enlightens the kids.

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Mayor Gimenez disappoints badly In one inexplicable act, MiamiDade Mayor Carlos Gimenez has created voter's remorse, definitely among CaribbeanAmericans and other citizens from Miami-Dade's immigrant community.

During his campaign for re-election, Gimenez wooed that bloc, obviously deceived them that he would better represent their interests than his opponent Raquel Regalado.

Gimenez also may have misled supporters of Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, when he stated publicly he was supporting her instead of Republican candidate Donald Trump. Now as it turn out that was obviously not true.

Amidst opposition to President Trump's immigration executive order; why did Gimenez, mayor of an American county with one of the largest immigrant communities react so hastily? He was the first to indicate that he would instruct his county's law enforcement to carry out federal directives to detain immigrants.

Miami-Dade County is the gate-way for millions of immigrants, documented and undocumented, entering the US. Many of them reside in the county.

Of course, immigrants from Cuba arriving in boats and rafts were quickly legalized under the former “Wet Foot, Dry Foot” policy that was outlawed by President Barack Obama before leaving office. Thousands of other law-abiding immigrants remain undocumented. A large percentage of these

Amidst opposition to President Trump's immigration executive order Gimenez, mayor of a county with one of the largest immigrant communities, was the rst to indicate that he would instruct his county's law enforcement to carry out federal directives to detain immigrants.

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EDITORIAL people gave birth to children who were born in Miami-Dade, and are US citizens, but could be in danger of deportation should Trump reverse DACA with another executive order.

This is not to suggest that any resident, including undocumented or documented immigrants, should not be apprehended by law enforcement if they act with criminal intent or threaten national security.

However, as supported by the US Supreme Court, cities and counties do not have a legal obligation to enforce federal immigration orders.

Unless the Trump administration issues a new executive order, law enforcement in Miami-Dade, or any other US county and city, do not have the authority to stop or detain people for suspected violations of civil immigration laws.

Last year, the Florida Legislature tried to give Florida law enforcement the authority to detain people suspected of being undocumented. This measure, which would even have school officials reporting suspected undocumented immigrants, was

soundly defeated.

So, for Gimenez to agree with Trump's executive order, and authorize county law enforcement to detain immigrants on federal authority, is plain wrong.

Gimenez' action is cause for confusion.

Following the announcing of the controversial executive order, he declared Miami-Dade County is not a “sanctuary county.”

It follows therefore, if the county is not, then the executive order does not apply to Miami-Dade.

Then, the mayor should have no fear of the county not receiving federal funds in accordance with President Trump's order.

Gimenez' hasty action is bizarre and irresponsible. It ignores a large swath of the community, and is action that warrants Miami-Dade voters to seek his recall. Immigrants can no longer trust Gimenez to protect them from federal and now local authorities, who may knock on their doors either day or night.

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Haitian appointed chair of NY task force New York State Assembly Speaker, Carl Heastie, has appointed Haitian American Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages as the chair of the Legislative Task Force on New Americans.

Haitian Government condemns action of protesting students The Haitian government has condemned the protest action by students of the Ecole Normale Supérieure (ENS), who engaged in various acts of vandalism on Tuesday as they staged another street protest demanding that their teachers report for work.

In a statement, the Ministry of Education said that the students came to the ministry and blocked access to the buildings for several hours, breaking the main barrier and the windshields of several vehicles parked on the compound as well as the windows of the buildings.

The Education Ministry says while it respected the rights of people to assert their claims, it was urging the students to “do so within the limits of the law and respect for the rights of others”.

The teachers mainly in the Petit-Goâve area have not been attending classes demanding the payment of arrears and letters of appointment. Some teachers have joined the strike in solidarity with their colleagues Last week, students from the Faustin Soulouque, EFACAP and the Nissage David National School took to the streets demanding the resumption of classes.

Founded in 2001, the task force focuses on researching and advocating for policies and programmes that have a direct impact on the immigrant community throughout the state of New York.

Solages, 31, who represents the 22nd district in the New York State Assembly, since 2013, is the first Haitian-American elected to the New York State legislature.

“The foreign-born population has a substantial impact on New York, especially in suburban communities. They contribute to economic output, tax revenues, and play a significant role in creating small businesses. Rather than waste government resources on raids and walls, we should invest in our communities and crumbling infrastructure.” Solages said.

“I am the proud daughter of an [Haitian] immigrant …and as the chair of this Task Force, I will celebrate the diversity of our state and will push back against the rise of 'extreme anti-immigration rhetoric'”, she added.

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Pelissier was an early online favorite with Haitian-Americans, who voted heavily for her to be in the top thirteen. Pelissier was included among the top 12 contestants announced minutes after the pageant began. The thirteenth contestant picked by online viewers was Miss Thailand.

From the top 13, Miss Haiti showed

excellent poise, elegance and beauty parading in swim-suit, and evening gown. She progressed to the top five and eventually was named the first runner up or second placed winner.

Haitian American Miami resident Leslee Minot said, “Haitians are very disappointed.

She was clearly the more shapely, intelligent, and beautiful contestant. It's so hard for Caribbean girls to win Miss Universe. Usually our girls make the top ten or finish in the top

three but very rarely receive the crown.

Nonetheless we are still very proud of Raquel.”

Pelissier, is a professional model who holds a degree in Optometry and a degree in Scientific Research from the "Universitad Complutense de Madrid" in Spain.

A survivor of the devastating 2011 earthquake, she said participating in the pageant gave her “the opportunity to expose the country's culture abroad. I want to change the way the rest of the world sees us and make a

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Home care tips for seniors It is a fact that Americans are living longer. As the loved ones in the family ages, and especially so in Caribbean families, there is a reluctance for them to move into a long-term care facility. Moreover, some family members are reluctant to place their loved ones into healthcare facilities. The alternative therefore is for aging seniors to be cared for in the comfort and familiarity of their home.

To enhance the home care situation healthcare providers recommend: The home should preferably not be located too far that it requires lots of driving to get to or from there. It should be close to public transit, and easily accessible to services like shopping or medical providers.

The home should be easily modified, with the rooms commonly occupied by the senior relative be on a ground floor, not one requiring the use of lots of steps. Bathrooms should be modified with grab rails in the shower and bath. For security reasons the home should be fitted with alarms especially on main entrance doors and windows to enhance the senior's security.

Always ensure support is available from family and friends who are nearby. Many seniors rather to rely on family to provide help, but it is not unusual for family to be not always available. It's therefore important to consider proximity to community services and activities as well.

It is important that seniors be not kept isolated as this can bring on depression which is a contributor to ill health. Arrangements should be made for seniors to visit community adult day care centers to participate in various activities. Many such centers, and cities, provide free transportation for seniors.

Home care for seniors is compounded when they become ill. However if seniors are legal immigrants or citizens they should be recipients of Medicare, which provides care for either part of the day or all day. This care can include trained professionals, including home health nurses, occupational therapists, and social workers. Medicare should be contacted for the services available.

It's highly recommended that as people age they or their younger relatives should make themselves aware of all the home care services available.

Transportation is a key issue for seniors. Several seniors find it increasingly difficult to drive as they age. Investigating transportation options can help seniors remain independent and be socially active by looking into local transportation like buses, special taxi services, and senior transportation options.

It's is recommended that as loved one's age, families be proactive to discuss and make practical arrangements for providing home care for that/those loved ones. It's better to be proactive rather than wait until emergencies arise. Proactive may mean deciding how to modify the home; making arrangements for visiting healthcare providers; arranging for accessible, economical transportation; access to medical care and pharmacies; making calendar of interesting out-of-the home activities, shoring up family support, and possibly securing home companionship during the day-time.

For younger members of the family, the golden rule is to never forget your aging senior relative cared for you and played a major role in your development. Now it's your turn to provide adequate care for them if they chose to remain at home.

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February the month of Reggae champions

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1 Nail Pon Cross Damian Marley

2 Lovesick Romain Virgo

The month of February is officially Reggae Month in Jamaica. The month also signals the birth of two of Jamaica's greatest musical ambassadors. The Reggae King Robert Nesta Marley, OM and the Crown Prince, Dennis Emmanuel Brown would have celebrated their birthday on the first and the sixth of the month respectively.

3 Don’t Come Back Tarrus Riley

4 My Love Christopher Martin

5 Hoist An’ Wine

by Karyl Walker Both are no longer with us in the flesh but the vastness of their catalogue of works is so telling that their music is still a staple for the lovers of music that it will last for perhaps time immemorial.

Dennis Brown is gifted with honeyed vocals and an unmatched stage presence. So much so that even Marley himself was quoted as saying that the Crown Prince, affectionately called 'D Brown', was his favorite singer.

D Brown, is arguably Jamaica's most popular singer despite Marley's international exploits. The strains of his Here I Come, Foundation, Stop Your Fighting and If I Had The World, to name few, are still popular enough to eject loud whistles and horn blasts at dances, clubs and live events when they are

rotated.

Dennis Brown during his abbreviated sojourn on earth, was so effective a performer that for years on end, he was billed to bring the curtains down on an event such as Sting which saw many other performers who were blessed with the popular hits of the day cower at the thought of closing the event.

He also gave his best whenever he appeared on the now defunct, Reggae Sunsplash, where patrons would wait in the droves until sometimes as late as 10 in the morning to enjoy the great man as he strutted his musical stuff.

The Honorable Robert Nesta Marley is without a doubt, Jamaica's greatest musical ambassador.

Marley has been awarded by Time Magazine with the album and song of the century in the process overshadowing a slew of international stars including,

Caribbean musicians lead the way at the 2017 BRIT Awards

Michael Jackson, Sammy Davis Jr and Elvis Presley.

Marley has also been awarded with four stars on the Hollywood walk of fame.

His work transcended entertainment as his music was a powerful political tool that inspired oppressed people in the world over and was one of the driving forces behind the birth of the anti-apartheid movement and the freedom fight of the colonized people of Zimbabwe and Angola.

The name Marley still earns significant revenue for the island of Jamaica as his legacy lives on through his offspring who all have carved out their own niche in the entertainment arena.

The work of these two icons of Reggae music has common threads. It has made the world a better and more enjoyable place.

All hail the King and Crown Prince of Reggae.

6 Borrowed Time Sasha Dias

7 One Draw Fab 5, Marcia Griffiths

8 Judgement Mykal Rose

9 Dis A Kind Of Loving Nana McLean

10 Rockabye Clean Bandit, Sean Paul

11 Oh Cherry Oh Baby Patrice Roberts / Busy

Reggae Month sounds off in style

The Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) organized Jumping from collecting a handful of nominations for the 2017 Grammy Awards and the Reggae Month 2017 is underway.

fourth annual iHeart Radio Music Awards, Bajan singer Rihanna and Jamaica’s dancehall icon Sean Paul are leading the way as Caribbean artist collectively sweeping the upcoming BRIT Awards with several nods. Rihanna was nominated in the International Female Solo Artist category with fellow nominees including the ever popular Beyoncé and her younger sister Solange. Rihanna also gained recognition for her collaboration with Calvin Harris on the 2016 summer hit ‘This Is What You Came For’ in both the Best British Single and British Artist Video of the Year categories.

Jamaica’s Sean Paul was recognized for his collaboration with Clean Bandit and AnneMarie on ‘Rockabye’ in both the British Single and Video of the Year categories. Cheap Thrills, which he collaborated on with Sia for a chart topper also received a nod for his collaboration with Little Mix on ‘Hair’ in the Video of the Year category. The Brit Awards are schedules for to be broadcast live on February 22.

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Now in its tenth year running, Reggae Month, showcases a variety of events including live events as well as business and educational forums. The month officially kicked off on Sunday January 29 with a church service followed by a special edition of the Dub Club at Skyline Drive in St Andrew, Jamaica.

On Wednesday February 1, the first of three Reggae Wednesdays concert at the Mandela Park in Half Way Tree was held. The concert was a tribute to the life and works of the Crown Prince Dennis

Brown and featured performances from Christopher Martin, Warrior King, Jah9, Christopher Ellis, Prophecy, D Major, Lymie Murray , Skalareg and Dennis Brown's daughter Marla Brown. There was also a special performance from Brown's friend and protégé, Freddy McGregor. All artistes were backed

by Lloyd Parkes and We The People Band.

Apart from live concerts, JaRIA has also organized forums such as “Open Universities” and its annual Honors Awards which will see a number of personalities, who have paid their dues in building the product, being feted. Those to be honored this year include; Rita Marley, Robbie Lyn, Half Pint, Chris Blackwell, GT Taylor and Winston 'Merritone' Blake.

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People Profile Awards launches 2017 nomination People Profile Awards 2017 launches its nomination criteria and deadline. The popular Florida based non profit organization will be staging its 2nd Awards show on June 18th. Nominations should include the nominee's name, contact information, and a two paragraph summary of the nominee. Please submit all nominations to: peopleprofiledrc@gmail.com Nominations end March 3, 2017.

HUMANITARIAN AWARD 1 This award was created to recognize outstanding individuals who dedicate their time to fighting indifference, intolerance and injustice and whose accomplishments are consistent with the goals of People Profile.

STEVE BEKO AWARD FOR COURAGE 6 These persons possessing strength in the face of adversity, courage in the face of peril and the willingness to stand up for their beliefs no matter what the cost.

MOST INSPIRATIONAL 8 These stories inspired by the strength of the human spirit and remind us how to be a better person.

INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR 4 Awarded to an individual or company whose new product, service, process or business model has resulted in organic growth and measurable economic benefit to our communities.

CORPORATE CITIZEN AWARD 2 This Award recognizes the leadership and accomplishments of the Business Person / Public Figure that have demonstrated a commitment to their employees.

STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD 3 The Student of the Year Award is designed to recognize outstanding elementary, middle/junior high, high school, and college level students.

SPORTS PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD 3 Awarded to someone who has given their time and talents for free to enable others to participate in sport.

CLINT ONEIL RADIO PERSONALITY AWARD 7 The Award will be presented to the top radio stations and on-air personalities.

CHARITY AWARD 5 These are charitable organization. They centers on social well-being serving the public interest or common good.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AWARD 10 This award recognizes the creation of scientific or technological principle, or someone who has demonstrated excellence in service to the public. Those particularly in the medical industry are perfect candidates.

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EDNA STEWART-WEBB PARENT OF THE YEAR AWARD 11 This Award seeks to recognize those individuals that have raised well-adjusted children who are empathic, loving, intelligent, and happy into successful adults.

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY AWARD 12 This Award recognizes those involved in the Beauty and Cosmetology industry for their excellence in providing exceptional products and service. Barbers and hair stylist etc. are perfect candidates.

Ebony Chorale and Opera join together for groundbreaking concert Palm Beach Opera is thrilled to announce a pioneering collaboration with The Ebony Chorale of the Palm Beaches. CROSSINGS: Two Traditions.

One Musical Heritage; tells the story of opera and the traditional African American spiritual.

The one-night-only concert event will take place on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. at the Duncan Theatre at Palm Beach State College in Lake Worth.

The concert will uncover the musical threads that connect the traditional African American spiritual to opera, showcasing significant moments in both musical worlds and bringing together communities through song.

Crossings will feature Miami-based

international opera singer Neil Nelson, baritone; Palm Beach Opera Associate Conductor and Chorus Master Greg Ritchey, piano; Palm Beach Opera's Benenson Young Artists; and the award winning Ebony Chorale of the Palm Beaches led by Dr. Orville Lawton.

Concert repertoire will feature standard spirituals such as Old Time Religion and My soul's been anchored in the Lord, as well as selections from Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, Verdi's Nabucco, and Bernstein's Candide.

Cost to see this unique collaboration event is $25 and are on sale now. They can be purchased by calling the Palm Beach Opera Box Office at 561-8337888 or online at www.CrossingsConcert.org

Sexual misconduct select committee of Parliament that is reviewing Jamaica's sex laws.

Gender Affairs Minister Olivia Grange, was not amused. "It's distressing but not surprising," she said.

Interestingly while Ross-Stewart was making her report in Parliament cops from CISOCA arrested and charge yet another clergyman from the Seventh Day Adventist church for alleged sex offences against an underage female.

The CISOCA head said that last year, her office received 1,094 reports of alleged sexual intercourse involving underage persons. Of that number, 664 reports came from Kingston. Most of the perpetrators were adult men. However, RossStewart did not give much data on the number of cops and gospel preachers implicated in the sex offences. She lamented that the conviction rate was among the lowest compared with other categories of sex offences.

Meanwhile, there was yet another development in the scandal that has been rocking

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the Moravian Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands when on the same day the accused - Dr. Paul Gardener, the former president of the Church and Revered Jermaine Gibson – a former deputy president, dropped a threat of a lawsuit against the alleged victim.

Gardner and Gibson made the decision when they appeared in court in the central parish of Manchester.

The two were arrested by cops from the CISOCA on January 20 and slapped with carnal abuse charges.

Gibson allegedly had a sexual relationship with the complainant when she was 12 years old.

Gardner allegedly also engaged in sexual relations with her when she was 14.

However, Gardner denied the allegations, stating that he would clear his name.

Both were held after the female, who is now an adult, made complaints against them to the police and were ordered to return to court February 8.

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Nominations for 2017 Jamaican Honors invited The Jamaican Consulate in Miami, invites members of the Jamaican Diaspora in Florida to submit nominations for 2017 Jamaican National Civil Honors and Awards. These awards are to be announced on Independence Day , August 6 and presented on October 16 - National Heroes Day on the grounds of Kings House, the official residence of Governor General Sir Patrick Allen.

The respective honors, and those eligible to receive them are: The Order of Merit (OM) enabling the recipient to be styled Honorable. It's conferred on any citizen of Jamaica who has achieved eminent international distinction in the fields of science, the arts, literature or any other endeavour.

The Order of Jamaica (OJ) which also enables the recipient to be style Honorable. The honor is conferred on any Jamaican of outstanding distinction.

The Order of Distinction, conferred in two categories: Commander (CD) and Officer (OD). This honor is conferred on any citizen of Jamaica who has rendered outstanding and important service to Jamaica.

The above honors may be awarded to distinguished citizens of another country who have provide service to Jamaica. However, before the award can be conferred the Jamaican government must receive the approval of the government of the respective foreign country.

The Badge of Honor. Conferred upon people born in Jamaica or who have been ordinarily residents of Jamaica for not less than 10 years prior to the date of the award.

This honor is in three categories: For Gallantry (BH/G) - Awarded to persons who have performed acts of Gallantry or acts of heroism or have shown great courage in circumstances of extreme danger.

For Meritorious Service (BH/M) – Awarded to persons who have rendered loyal and meritorious service beneficial to Jamaica.

For Long and Faithful Service (BH/L) - Awarded to persons who have rendered long and valuable service worthy of special recognition.

Recipients for honors can be nominated and awarded posthumously.

The final selection for awards from the nominees will be made by The Chancery of the Orders of the Societies of Honor, within the Office of the Prime Minister in Jamaica.

Deadline for the 2017 honors and awards is March 31, 2017.

Those interested in making nominations for 2017 should contact the information officer at the Jamaican Consulate, Miami. Tel: 305-374-8431 (Ext. 232) for nomination forms and other related information.

Dream, Girl Nearly 100 women of color (and a smattering of men) came together to #DreamBigger at the Dream Girl Broward networking and lm screening event last week. The standing room only crowd converged at Pipeline Ft. Lauderdale for a unique opportunity to connect and network with other women of color entrepreneurs.

The event was hosted by The Diamond Buttery LLC, Her Power Moves, and Quadeera Teart, with support from the AARP South Florida.

Attendees viewed the critically acclaimed lm, 'Dream, Girl,' and heard stories from the trenches shared by a panel of women of color entrepreneurs hailing from North America and the Caribbean.

The Panelists included Ashlee Thomas (MUCE), Bernadette NorrisWeeks (WOCEI), Vanessa James (Vanessa James Media) and Paola Mendez (South Florida Bloggers), who encouraged attendees to seek out grants and loans specic to women and people of color. Resources were shared for various SBA grants and business competitions for small businesses.

Networking followed the panel discussion.

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An evening of joy and recollection remembering Dr. Fidel S. Goldson, Sr On February Saturday, February 18th the folks at Goldson Spine is inviting the community to dance, dine and share in an evening of joy and recollection in remembering Dr. Fidel S. Goldson Sr. “The Broward County Commission has designated February 22nd as a day to honor his work in the community so around this time we get together to celebrate his life;” Says Marcelle Jones, marketing executive at the spine and rehab outfit. “This year we will be celebrating at

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SOCCER

Kevin Molino

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“It was a difcult decision for us to trade Kevin after many years with the Club. When Kevin expressed his desire to leave the Club, we made the best decision for the team and we are pleased with the outcome.”

– Niki Budalic, Orlando City General Manager

Orlando City SC has traded Trinidad and Tobago National Kevin Molino to Minnesota United FC amid reports that the midfielder who have had run-ins with the T&T National team over recent months wanted out.

According to reports, Molino was unwilling to accept a new offer from Orlando City due to in house rift with the outfit and may have forced the transfer.

“It was a difficult decision for us to trade Kevin after many years with the Club,” Lions General Manager Niki Budalic said. “When Kevin expressed his desire to leave the Club, we made the best decision for the team and we are pleased with the outcome.”

"We made every attempt to resolve the situation, unfortunately he had made his opinion that he wanted a new challenge and move on, and once he did that we felt we couldn't convince him to stay. It was best to make the decision that was best for the club, and we took a lot of factors into account."

"The most important thing is we're not prepared to keep people here who aren't happy. We want people who are committed to helping this team win, and we didn't feel that was the case with Kevin," said Budalic.

Molino was the Club's first MLS signing and is City's all-time leader in goals (42) and assists (31) and is second all-time in appearances (140) and minutes (10,751). Orlando will retain a percentage of any future transfer fees if Molino is transferred outside of MLS by Minnesota United FC.

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Russell ban huge loss for Tallawahs Mohammed Khan, the General Manager of the 2016 Hero CPL champions, Jamaica Tallawahs, said the loss of all-rounder Andre Russell for the upcoming Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will be a huge loss for the team.

He said, however, that he is confident that the Tallawahs will find ways to cope without its

superstar player.

Russell, 28, was banned on Tuesday for a year for failing to file his whereabouts information on three consecutive occasions which under the code of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is equal to a doping violation.

According to Khan, with the departure of Chris Gayle to the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Russell was the new face of the Jamaica Tallawahs. His talents will be hard to replace.

“In my opinion there is no player in the world like Andre. There is no one in the world who can bowl at 150-kph and can hit the ball as far

as him. There is no one like him. There is no one out there that can replace him so we just have to do things a little differently,” said Khan, who revealed that the Jamaican also brought other qualities to the team.

Khan said the franchise is firmly behind the player as he goes through this difficult period.

Commenting on what it means for the Tallawahs for the upcoming season of the CPL, Khan revealed that now that the team will be without Gayle and Russell, fans will see a brand new team capable of winning in different ways.

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Rock Island score 4-1 win over Lauderhill Lions in CASA Super League Rock Island came up winners in last Saturday’s Caribbean American Soccer Association (CASA) Super League at the Lauderhill Park. The Rock Island team was bolstered by a hat trick from last year’s golden boot winner, Gavin Lister.

Team Haiti scored a thrilling 5-3 victory over Coral Springs. The effective Ruben Decis came up big after scoring all five goals for Team Haiti.

In the Masters League, Lion Masters, stopped Attackers 3-1 while Oldtymers edged South Fort Lauderdale Kickers 1-0.

Super league matches will continue on Saturday when Rockers FC battle Creekers Masters, Chapel Trail FC tackle Lauderdale FC, Creekers take on Lauderhill Juniors and Fort Lauderdale Blazers lock horns with Coral Springs FC.

SOCCER

Frank Lampard announces retirement “After 21 incredible years, I have decided that now is the right time to finish my career as a professional footballer," he said in a statement in which he thanked West Ham United, Chelsea and Manchester City - his former Premier League clubs.

Lampard won the Premier League title with Chelsea in 2004/05, 2005/06 and 2009/10 and made 609 appearances in his career, the third-most of any player in the competition's history.

He is Chelsea's all-time record goalscorer and his 177 Premier League goals is the most of any midfielder.

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