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The Bloomberg Phenomenon Former NYC Mayor Surges To Top In Latest CNW Poll

When former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg entered the Democratic Party presidential race and began advertising aggressively, there were indications his candidacy was resonating with South Florida's African- and Caribbean-American voters. A CNW poll conducted towards the end of November had Bloomberg in third, with 21 percent of those polled placing him behind former Vice President Joe Biden, who then attracted 51 percent, and Senator Elizabeth Warren who was at 24 percent.

Lauderdale), Gainesville, Sanford, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa and West Palm Beach on Saturday, February 15, in addition to three offices previously opened in St. Petersburg, But with Bloomberg stepping up his campaign—based Orlando, and Little Havana in Miami. primarily on TV ads and focusing on the primaries in several They plan to open 10 additional offices within days, states on March 3 and Florida on March 17—he is resonating along with Bloomberg's state-wide campaign headquarters as a serious contender, even before taking the debate stage. in Tampa.

The latest CNW poll conducted Bloomberg's rise isn't without between February 15 and 17 has Latest CNW poll of criticism, particularly because as a Bloomberg and Biden in a dead-heat with African and Caribbean 29 percent of the vote. Senator Bernie Americans in South Florida % businessman and billionaire worth over $60 billion, he has been selfSanders had 20 percent and Warren, 12 financing his campaign, spending percent. over $400 million to date on The results of a national poll advertising ads focused on March's conducted by NPR, PBS New Hour and primary elections. Other Marist released on Tuesday, had Democratic candidates have Bloomberg surging from a lowly four accused him of “trying to buy the percent, in polls conducted last December, nomination” the antithesis of what to 19 percent behind Sanders' 31 percent. they believe the party stands for.

In a poll conducted in Virginia, one of While most other candidates the 16 states conducting primary elections have been campaigning heavily on Super Tuesday March 3, Sanders and across the country for months, Bloomberg were tied atop the field of have contested the Iowa Caucus, candidates with 22 percent each. and the New Hampshire Primary, As the Florida primaries draw closer, and are aggressively campaigning the Bloomberg campaign has begun next Saturday's Nevada Caucus placing more emphasis and spending and the February 29 South more money on delegate-rich Florida. The Carolina Primary, Bloomberg’s state has 219 delegates up for grabs Date of poll: Feb 15 – Feb 17, 2020 focus is on the March primaries. between the remaining Democratic Margin of error: +/-3% And, although most of the existing candidates appeared candidates. in at least one of several national Democratic Party Over the last two weeks, the Bloomberg campaign has presidential debates, Bloomberg hasn't. But with his opened 10 offices in Florida—Wilton Manors (Fort

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U.S. RETURNS STOLEN CULTURAL ARTEFACTS TO HAITI A7

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Reggae Sunshine, Ready to Roll: Members of the Reggae Girlz were glowing and rocking the field at the Bob Marley, One Love Football Celebra on in Miramar.

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Looking Good! These two… if they weren't on stage, they certainly should have been! Photo Credit: Luke Ballen ne

Paying Respects: Hon. Olivia “Babsy” Grange, Jamaica's Minister of Sports, Youth and Culture (le ) pays her respects on the passing of her cousin, Wade Walker; pictured with Wade's wife, Michelle SpencerYoung, and Aldrick “Ali” McNab, Adviser to Minister Grange. – Contributed

The Glorious Regina Belle: The fabulous, legendary Regina Belle performing at the annual MLK Celebra on at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center. Photo Credit: Luke Ballen ne

The Soul and The Commission: Grammy-nominated singer, Frederick Anthony “Freddie” Jackson (2nd from right) takes a moment at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center to pose with members of the City Commission. L-r: Vice Mayor Howard Berger, Commissioner M. Margaret Bates, and Mayor Ken Thurston. – Contributed Honoring Black History Month: Broward County Mayor Dale Holness (center right), and the Board of County Commissioners designated the month of February as Black History Month. The Proclama on was presented to Marsha Ellison, president of the Fort Lauderdale/Broward NAACP branch. – Contributed

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These lovely ladies are all smiles at the Bob Marley One Love Football Celebra on in Miramar.

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Honoring Papa San: Apprecia on award to Tyrone Thompson aka Papa San, presented by l-r Miramar Commissioner Maxwell Chambers, Eddy Edwards, Cedella Marley, (uniden fied) gentleman, and Oliver Mair, Jamaica's Consul General to Miami. Photo Credit: Mark James

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Renowned St. Lucian Economist In celebrating the excellence of outstanding black achievers in Black History Month, CNW highlights one of the Caribbean's most profound late newsmakers, Sir Arthur Lewis of St. Lucia.

Renowned economist Sir Arthur Lewis is one of the most notable figures in St. Lucia's history. His contributions to the field of economics, worldwide, earned him a Nobel Memorial Prize in economic sciences in 1979, and a lasting legacy as one of the world's most influential economists.

William Arthur Lewis was born in Castries, Saint Lucia in 1915, long before the island gained independence from Britain. While Lewis was a gifted student, the struggles of living in a colonial society presented many speed-bumps on his educational journey. After graduating high school at the age of 14, Lewis had initially set his sights on studying engineering. He soon realized to his bitter disappointment that the governments and companies of British Colonies, such as St. Lucia, would refuse to hire blacks, and thus, he decided to make the switch to economics.

At the age of 18, he went on to earn a scholarship to attend the London School of Economics (LSE), which at the time was the most prestigious economics school in the world.

Lewis enrolled at LSE in 1933, becoming the first black student to ever gain acceptance at the school.

With much to prove at LSE as the only black student, Lewis excelled far beyond his peers and regularly challenged his professors. After gaining his Bachelor of Science degree in 1937

In 1963, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his contributions to global economics, and in 1979 received one of the highest honors in his illustrious career when he was awarded the Nobel prize in economics. and a Ph.D. in 1940, he was employed as a member of the academic staff at the LSE until 1948.

After serving 10 years on staff at LSE, he and his new wife, Gladys Jacobs, moved to Manchester, England when Lewis was selected as a lecturer at another prestigious school, the University of Manchester. He remained on the academic staff of that university for nine years, during which time he developed some of his most important concepts relating to the economies in developing countries like those in the Caribbean.

In 1954, Lewis published his most famous

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work, Economic Development with Unlimited Supplies of Labor (Manchester School). In this publication, he introduced what came to be called the dual sector model, or the "Lewis model." He theorized that a poor country's economy can be thought of as containing two sectors: a small “capitalist” sector and a very large “traditional” (agricultural) sector. He also created the Lewisian turning point, which is still used today in economic discussions of major economies such as China.

When Ghana gained independence in 1957, Lewis left the University of Manchester and took up post as Ghana's first economic advisor. He helped draw up the Ghanaian government's first Five-Year Development Plan, as an independent nation. He also served as an economic advisor in Nigeria while living in Africa.

Two years later, in 1959, he returned to the Caribbean when he was appointed ViceChancellor at the University of the West Indies (UWI). He lived in Barbados and served as economic advisor to Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and Barbados.

In 1963, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his contributions to global economics. That same year, he was also appointed a university professor at Princeton University and relocated to the United States.

Lewis worked at Princeton for the next two decades, teaching generations of students until his retirement in 1983. During those two decades, Lewis was also selected as the first president of the Caribbean Development Bank in 1970, serving in that capacity until 1973.

He received one of the highest honors in his illustrious career when he was awarded the Nobel prize in economics in 1979, sharing it with American economist, Theodore Schultz.

Sir Arthur died on June 15, 1991 in Bridgetown, Barbados. He was buried in the grounds of the St. Lucian Community College which was renamed in his honor. He was survived by his wife, Gladys Jacobs, and two daughters, Elizabeth and Barbara.

In 1999, The University of the West Indies opened the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies (SALISES), which now exists on three UWI campuses in the region. In 2007, the building where Sir Arthur Lewis had lectured at the University of Manchester was renamed in his honor. His portrait also appears on the 100 dollar Eastern Caribbean Bill.

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Jamaica's Health Minister Calls Out Jamaican newspaper for "Misleading Headlines" Over the last few days, one of Jamaica's leading local media entities, Jamaica Gleaner, has been called out by Jamaica's Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton, for what he calls misleading headlines and a potentially damaging agenda.

On February 15, the Jamaica Gleaner published a story with a headline that read "Tufton tells nurses to be more committed to patients than pay."

In the article, the newspaper outlines Tufton's actual statement which was directed at nursing students.

“I want to say to you, as students, make sure you love what you do, and if you don't love it, leave it. The only way you're going to practice with compassion is if your heart and soul is into it and it's not for the money,” Tufton told over 200 nursing students at the ninth annual striping ceremony for the University of Technology's Caribbean School of Nursing.

Following the Gleaner's article, Tufton took to Twitter to call out the newspaper for their misleading headline. "Misleading headline @JamaicaGleaner. I told the nursing students, not nurses, to love what they do or they won't enjoy doing it. That they should deliver service with compassion like Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole and prepare for unruly patients. I stand by that," he said.

The newspaper received much backlash from members of the public for the headline. Many locals suggested that the paper was displaying an act of political bias and creating a narrative that was far from what the Minister actually said. Nursing continues on B4 – Misleading Headlines

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EU Calls Cayman Islands 'Uncooperative' Tax Country The Cayman Islands, which has long been viewed as a tax haven for the wealthy, is to be placed on the European Union's list of uncooperative tax countries, according to the Financial Times. The European Council intends to blacklist the Cayman Islands along with eight other countries when they meet this week.

According to the Financial Times, the 27 EU ambassadors decided to place the Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory, on the list of countries that do not effectively cooperate with the European bloc.

In order to avoid inclusion on the tax blacklist, the Cayman Islands Government, last year, agreed to address EU concerns over the economic substance of collective investment vehicles before the end of 2019.

However, the Financial Times quoted unnamed officials as saying that the Cayman Islands “did not pass legislation that adequately addressed concerns about companies who claim tax advantages but do

not have a sufficient economic presence on the island.”

In its defense, the Government of the Cayman Islands, in a statement on Wednesday said it had not received official confirmation of a black-listing.

“We believe that we have introduced the appropriate legislative changes to enhance our regulatory framework, in line with the EU's requests,” the statement said.

“Over the past two years, the Cayman Islands Government has adopted a number of

fundamental legislative changes to enhance tax transparency and cooperation with the EU, fully delivering on our commitment to strengthen our regulatory regime and addressing the concerns reflected in the EU Council conclusions of March 12, 2019. The Cayman Islands Government has offered to make itself available for further dialogue or clarification with the commission and the EU Ministers of Finance,” the statement said.

The EU is targeting Cayman and two other British Overseas Territories, Bermuda and the British Virgin Islands, as well as The Bahamas for enabling structures that attract profits without having corresponding economic activity locally.

In response, all four territories introduced domestic legislation that requires certain companies that want to take advantage of the zero- or low-tax regimes in these jurisdictions to demonstrate they have a sufficient level of management, staff, offices, or expenditures in the territories.

St. Kitts Moves Closer to Establishing Cannabis Industry After hours of insightful debate on February 12, the government of St. Kitts and Nevis unanimously passed several radical like legislations, including the Liquor Licence (Amendment) Bill, 2020; Cannabis Bill, 2020; Drugs (Prevention & Abatement of the Misuse and Abuse of Drugs) (Amendment) Bill, 2020 and the Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) (Amendment) Bill, 2020—all which unanimously passed in the National Assembly.

It is believed the majority of those bills were designed to lay the foundation for ushering in a thriving and well-managed cannabis industry in St. Kitts and Nevis, primarily for the benefit of local residents.

In wrapping up the debate on the Cannabis Bill, 2020, Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. Timothy Harris said,

“Here it is that St. Kitts and Nevis is moving ahead in bringing a legislation to deal with the creation of a new industry. This bill is drawing on the wealth of international and regional experience to create legislation that can withstand the test of time and stand the test of international scrutiny.”

The prime minister said under the Team Unity administration the country is heading in the right direction and his government will continue to do what's right for the nation.

“This piece of legislation is what's right for the people of St. Kitts and Nevis. The benefits will come in the build out of a new industry demanding new jobs for our people, providing opportunities for our young people,” Dr. Harris added.

Meanwhile, Attorney General Vincent

Byron, who sponsored Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) (Amendment) Bill, 2019, indicated these forward-moving legislations by the Team Unity administration came after several years of exhaustive research and consultations.

“This began in 2017…and a blue ribbon commission has driven us to look at what has been happening in our country, to understand how people—all people understand that we have to move in a certain direction and to embrace, as it was, the new mores that are evolving in our country and across the globe. At the same time, Mr. Speaker, we have understood we have to be careful about our international obligations,” the Attorney General said.

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What is your denition of Brotherhood?

Michael - If you are fortunate enough to be part of a brotherhood you should consider yourself blessed. It means that you are a part of a group of like-minded men who share a bond created by some common experience - it might be years spent together at school; or working together on a project; or playing for the same sports team; or serving together in the military.

This bond is never broken, no matter how much time has passed.

Noel - A group of men having the same common interest, and cultivating a friendship that will last for a lifetime such as a strong bond with each other. I don't have a brotherhood. It requires time and effort, it's an investment of yourself in someone or people you trust. In our culture, that's hard to find.

You can also look for us in Jamaica

Robert - A brotherhood is a lot of different things. For some it's the relationship with family.

For example, I have 5 brothers who are the world to me. We may not agree on everything but we have a bond that has been forged in our family connection (this includes cousins and all other family members). Then there is that other brotherhood from having a common connection, this one is more than family. A prime example of this is my connection to my alma mater - that connection transcends even blood. Is one brotherhood stronger than the other? I don't think so; they are both equal to me. Fortis Cadere Cedere Non Protest!

Dave - My belief of Brotherhood is whereby two or more bonded by blood and of a genuine belief that ignite each other's passion to soar without prejudice. We are stoked for each other's victory and stand at each other's side in defeat knowing we are strong and unbreakable to achieve whatsoever challenges are at our backs or head on.

Keith - Brotherhood. For me, who has no male siblings, it is those few good men with whom I have developed a true and committed friendship defined by honesty, understanding and support in good and bad times. These friendships have stood the tests of time and get stronger with each passing day.

Toussaint - Brotherhood is an unspoken rule that two men share. It's an understanding that you have as friends. The loyalty is so strong that whatever pressure is put on you, from outside sources to break this bond, it cannot be broken.

The ultimate test is (that) not even your wife, or girlfriend, (depending on the issue) can come between two Brethrens.

Courtney – Based on how men have been socialized, from the way you eat, the way you walk, the way you talk, society doesn't like it because it is too powerful. So, their behavior is controlled from that standpoint, and now they don't have that decision-making ability anymore.

Because they are being accused of being too loud, men have pulled into themselves. They have come to a place where they don't have an opinion anymore and that is ok. Society has now confused the role of father, son, and brother. Men have lost the ability to be men, and in so doing, have lost sight of what it means to be part of a brotherhood.

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The Predicament Of Being A No Party Afliation Voter Excitement is rapidly building in Florida as the March 17 presidential primary elections for the Democratic and Republican parties draw near. With incumbent Republican candidate President Donald Trump running unopposed, it's natural that the excitement is among Democrats and those seeking to support a Democratic candidate to run against Trump in the November 3 General Elections.

Unfortunately, some 3.6 million Floridians will be unable to vote to select a Democratic nominee because although they are registered voters, they are registered with no party affiliation or NPA. Despite years of criticism, Florida is among states that conduct closed primary elections, where voters may only vote for the candidates of the party in which he or she is registered.

Over the last decade an increasing number of Floridians have been registering as NPAs. According to the League of Women Voters of Florida, the number of Floridians registering as NPA increased by 55 percent between 20142016.

In Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties, voters registered as NPAs outdo registered Republicans and are running a close second to registered Democrats.

Some people, including CaribbeanAmericans, on attaining their citizenship, are unsure which party to register for. Others, believe it or not, are unfamiliar with either the Republican or Democratic parties, and select to register as NPA just to be assured they register to vote, not knowing there are consequences to being a NPA voter. Others who are American citizens, but not registered voters may hurriedly

register to vote when they apply for a Florida driver's license under the federal “motor voter” law. Tax collectors and license clerks are required to provide voter registration forms to their customers. However, since stipulating a party affiliation isn't a requirement on these forms, some people, for whatever reason, chose to register as NPA. Moreover, there are several incidences where registered voters who originally registered as either Democrats or Republican, switch to re-register as NPA, because they're dissatisfied with both parties.

The result is that Florida has one of the largest blocs of independent or NPA voters eagerly sought after by candidates in general elections. In a general election, all registered voters receive the same ballot regardless of their party affiliation and are eligible to vote for any candidate.

Despite relevant notices, and public service announcements advising voters to switch from NPA to either the Republican or Democratic Party by February 18 so as to vote in the March 17 primaries, thousands of voters did not follow

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This is a very serious situation, especially in the very competitive Democratic race where some five candidates are jockeying for the majority votes in the Florida primary.

In the Democratic strongholds in South Florida, it is estimated that some 110,000 Black voters are registered as NPA. The loss of these votes in the primaries could be very detrimental to candidates depending on the Black vote to get them nominated as the Democratic presidential candidate.

It's unfortunate there are voters who either through ignorance, or sheer irresponsibility, do not pay much attention to primary elections. But it's these elections which determine whether or not the most suitable man or woman is nominated to seek the presidency in the general election. Being unable, or unwilling to vote, could result in an inept candidate being nominated to represent one's party to be elected the nation's next president.

While it is too late to switch from NPA to a party registration for the March 17 elections, there's time enough to register for Florida's August 18 elections. In these elections, Democrat and Republican candidates will be seeking nomination, or election to various state, county, municipal and judicial offices, and will require full support of their registered party voters. The deadline for switching from NPA to either the Democratic or Republican Party is July 20.

Meanwhile, an attempt is underway to place an initiative on the November 3 election ballot to ensure NPA voters can vote in future primary elections. The initiative sponsored by an organization named All Voters Vote has acquired the relevant signatures to place the initiative on the ballot. If approved by 60 percent of voters, Floridians will be able to vote in future primary elections for state governor, cabinet members and state legislators. This does not seem an ideal solution as the initiative appears to not change presidential primaries to a universal primary contest. But, at least, it would give more relevance to all registered voters in state elections.

Those voters suitably registered to vote on March 17, must make sure they vote—exercising this distinct privilege lost to NPA registered voters.

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U.S. Returns Stolen Cultural Artifacts to Haiti United States Ambassador to Haiti Michele Sison recently joined Haitian Prime Minister Jean Michel Lapin and Minister of Culture, and Director General of the Haitian Bureau of Ethnology Erol Josue in a ceremony accepting 479 cultural and historical artifacts that were returned to Haiti from the U.S. The Haitian artifacts were discovered in various locations in the U.S., in the largest single recovery of culture property in the history of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This was the first such repatriation of cultural property from the United States to Haiti.

To commemorate the event, representatives from the FBI Art Crime Team, the U.S. Embassy in Port-auPrince, the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, and Haiti's Ministry of Culture and Communication gathered at the Bureau of Ethnology in Port-au-Prince.

In her remarks, Ambassador Sison, said, "Today, we celebrate the vital role that the rule of law and all its processes serve to protect a nation's people, property, and heritage. Intellectual property rights and arts crime units serve to foster vital collaboration between law enforcement units around the world."

FBI Acting Deputy Assistant Director Michael Nordwall added, "The FBI recognizes the significant role artifacts like these play in a culture's history and identity. We are honored to return these pieces to the people of Haiti."

Returning these artifacts to Haiti continues a long tradition of U.S. support for Haiti's rich cultural heritage. Through the Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation, the U.S. Embassy has provided more than $720,000 to fund nine unique cultural heritage preservation projects around the country. Through this program, the U.S. Embassy in Haiti has provided over $250,000 to a project surveying earthquake damage done to historic buildings in Port-au-Prince to help with their preservation; over $135,000 to support the preservation of the Citadelle and Palais de SansSouci; and $200,000 in 2018 to conserve and restore the Maison Viviane Gauthier.

Haitians Call for Closures of Unlicensed Orphanages Following Fire Fifteen children died in a fire on February 14 that swept overnight through an orphanage in Haiti run by a U.S. religious group.

The tragedy has triggered renewed controversy over the hundreds of unlicensed orphanages in the poorest nation in the Americas.

Two children were burned to death and 13 died due to smoke inhalation in the blaze that ravaged the Pennsylvania-based Church of Bible Understanding's orphanage in Kenscoff, just south of the capital.

The cause of the blaze was not clear. One of

the children at the orphanage told Reuters they had been using candles because the power in the block was out and a generator was not working.

Arielle Jeanty Villedrouin, director of the Institute for Social Welfare, said the religious group did not have a license to operate the institution, which housed around 60 children.

These orphanages—which in reality mostly house not just orphans but children whose parents feel they cannot afford to look after them—proliferated after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti that killed tens of thousands.

Yet just 35 of 754 such institutions are officially authorized, with another 100 in the process of getting a license. The government has closed around 160 institutions over the last five years, Villedrouin said, and has barred more from opening.

Four in five of the around 30,000 children in Haiti's orphanages have living parents, according to the government.

A woman who answered the Church of Bible Understanding's telephone number in Port-au-Prince, asked for comment, said: “We will make it known when it is appropriate.”

Poverty, disability and a lack of access to basic healthcare, education and social services mean many Haitian parents send their children to orphanages or wealthier relatives or acquaintances. Those taken in by relatives are often used as servants or isolated from children in the household and seldom sent to school, critics say.

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School Superintendent and Davie Mayor to speak at Youth ConFab A number of Broward teens will converge at the Bamford Park Auditorium in Davie on February 22 at 10 am for a stimulating conference with presentations on a topics and issues essential for their educational development.

The Youth ConFab, presented by the Partners For Youth Foundation (PFYF), features presentations on finances, health & wellness, college education options, culture and the law.

The teens will also be given the opportunity to raise questions on matters concerning them.

The sessions will be moderated by qualified professionals in various disciplines, with specially invited resource persons as guests.

Broward Superintendent of Schools, Robert

Runcie and the Mayor of Davie, Judy Ruth are included among the special guests.

“We believe it is crucial to hear from our youngsters in a forum of togetherness, mutual respect and constructive understanding” said Steve Higgins, board member of the PFYF. “Sometimes our youth simply do not necessarily know where to turn, so we need to offer some direction”, says Dr. Rose Adams-Lewis, PFYF Director.

The event is free and parents and custodians are invited to take their youngsters.

“We are excited about this ConFab! There will be something there for everyone and we encourage all to come out for this event,” says PFYF president, Clinton DaCosta.

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Affordable Housing Projects Approved in Palm Beach County In its continuing commitment to provide more affordable housing opportunities throughout Palm Beach County, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) recently approved several important funding requests.

Th e b o a rd a p p ro ve d five H O M E Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) awards to assist in the development of affordable housing totaling $2.55 million, leveraging $85.6 million in other funding and resulting in 310 affordable units. The projects include: 1) $550,000 to HTG Banyan, LCC to build Flagler Station, a 94-unit multifamily rental project located at 951 Banyan Blvd. in West Palm Beach; 2) $1 million to McCurdy Senior Housing Corp. to construct Quiet Meadows, a 132-unit

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senior and disabled multifamily rental project located on 10th Street in Belle Glade; 3) $500,000 to HTG Heron Estates Family, LLC to build a 79-unit townhome-style rental project at 2003 W. 17th Court in Riviera Beach; 4) $185,000 to the Community Land Trust of Palm Beach County, Inc. to build two singlefamily homes on Dale Road in Palm Springs; 5) $315,672 to Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, Inc. and Habitat Housing Solutions, Inc. to construct three single-family homes in Pahokee and Belle Glade.

All HOME-assisted housing units will be made available to buyers and renters with household incomes no greater than 80 percent of area median income (AMI). Additionally, 20 percent of HOME-assisted multifamily units will be made available to households with

The City of Miramar is excited to present the 2nd annual Community Theatre showcase original production, A Musical Celebration of Life Honoring the Legendary O ’Jays.

The opening night performance is scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2020, at 7:30PM and Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 2:00PM for a Family Fun afternoon, with free pre-show art activities including face painting. It is an original music production written and co-directed by JoMarie Payton (TV personality, Singer, Actress Director) from the hit TV show, Family Matters, and featuring students from the program.

JoMarie will be available for on-air interviews and/or tapings.

Miramar Community Theatre is structured as 10-week sessions where students engage in hands-on-participatory activities including acting, voice, musical instruments and costuming that culminate in the development of a full stage production. This learning through the arts initiative encourages creative thinking, breaks down barriers and builds selfconfidence while honing both on stage and behind- the-scenes skillsets.

The dedicated Community Theatre youth, along with surprise guest, will present A Musical Celebration of Life Honoring the Legendary O ‘Jays in an original production written and co-directed by JoMarie Payton!

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incomes no greater than 50 percent of AMI. Currently, the area median family income in Palm Beach County is $75,400.

In addition, the BCC approved the issuance of $17.5 million in Housing Finance Authority revenue bonds for El Cid Apartments for the renovation and construction of 72 units that will serve incomes of no greater than 60 percent of AMI. Commissioners also approved revised guidelines for the Impact Fee Affordable Housing Assistance Program (IFAHAP).

This program makes impact fee interest earnings available to developers to offset the impact fees they are required to pay on new housing construction. In return, developers accept restrictions that ensure affordability to households with incomes no greater than 140 percent of AMI.

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How To Make An E-Request On A Pending Immigration Case

By Attorney Caroly Pedersen I never get tired of reminding readers how important it is to be informed about their immigration case, including qualifying, understanding the typical process, timing and staying updated on their case status. So, assuming they have done all that, what happens when their case remains pending past the posted processing times? Or, the online status says the USCIS sent them a notice, but they never received it after 30 days? Well, a helpful tool which can sometimes provide them with updated information, or a duplicate notice is to file an USCIS E-Request.

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A case over the normal processing times posted on the USCIS website In instances where one did not receive a notice, card or document by mail People changed their address online as required, but the USCIS is still using their old address A notice or card received has a typographical error

Individuals whose issue falls within one of these categories, can go online to the USCIS E-Request web page and place what is referred to as a “Service Request,” by fully completing the online form. They need to have their receipt handy so they can input the correct information. Once the request is submitted, they will receive a number and estimated completion date to hear from the continues on B4 – E-Request

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Take Great Care In Filing for Residential Status Under new Public Charge Rule

By Attorney Caroly Pedersen

With the “Public Charge” rule deadline looming to become effective on February 24, more than ever, you need to be extra careful about filing any immigration application with the USCIS to make sure that it arrives on time and is accepted. Before filing your Immigration application, use the following tips to ensure proper filing.

1) Eligibility Before filing any application with the USCIS, make sure that you meet all the eligibility requirements. This is vital now that an application denial can lead to deportation.

2) Use the correct Form Be sure you have the most current edition of the form. Never pay for forms, they are free. To download the current edition of each form, go to www.USCIS.gov and click on the Forms link, then choose your form.

3) Supporting Documents If possible, make sure and include all required documents so your case is not delayed. Read the Form Instructions and enclose copies of the required supporting documents listed. Never send originals.

However, due to time restraints in getting applications filed before the “Public Charge” rule go into effect next week, certain documents may not be available before the case is sent. In such cases, send the majority of the documents now, then wait for the USCIS officer to send a request for any additional documents missing. Never mail

documents in separately, once the case has been filed without a USCIS request, since they will be sent back to you.

4) Foreign Language Documents All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied by an English translation and “Certificate of Translation” signed by the translator, attesting to the fact that they are fluent in the foreign language and English.

Example: I [name of translator], certify that I am fluent in the English and [type in name of foreign language, for instance, Spanish] languages, and that the above is an accurate translation of the attached document. Have the translator sign, date and type in his or her address. If it's not possible to get foreign language documents translated in time, wait for the USCIS officer to send a request for it and send it in at that time.

5) Copies Keep copies of every page of your signed application, all supporting documents and check/money order for your records.

6) Filing Fees Make sure the USCIS filing fee is correct.

Go online to the USCIS website and click on the Forms link to see the current filing fee for each form, then use the USCIS Fees Calculator to determine the exact filing fee. https://www.uscis.gov/feecalculator Pay particular attention to applications, which require biometrics fees in addition to the regular filing fees. You can pay your fees by regular personal check, Cashier's Check, Money Orders, Credit Cards, Debit Cards and even Gift Cards. If using a card, you will need to download and complete form G-1450.

However, be very careful about making sure that you have enough funds in the card for the filing fees and fill out a separate G-1450

form for the filing fee for each separate form.

For instance, if your residency application is based upon marriage, you will need to fill out a form G-1450 for the form I-485 for $1,225 and a separate one for form I-130 $535.

7) Sending your application Use Fed-ex or USPS Priority Mail or Express Mail with tracking. Be sure to get delivery confirmation a few days after you send your application, to confirm it was received and save the confirmation for your records.

8) Sign-up for E-Notification Always file Form G-1145 with your application (put it on top of your forms), to receive a text message or email e-notification confirming that the application was received and accepted for processing by the USCIS along with the case receipt number(s).

9) Sign-up for Email Case Updates Once you receive your USCIS Receipt (called I-797 Notice of Action) – usually in about 10 days, go online to www.USCIS.gov and click on “Check your case status” then sign-up for email updates on your case using your case number.

10) Check USCIS Processing Times Go to www.USCIS.gov and click on “Check your case status” then scroll down and click on “USCIS Processing Times Information” and click on the Service Center or office where your case is processing to see the current processing times for your application type.

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phenomenal rise in the polls he was scheduled to be on the debate stage in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday night.

As Bloomberg rises in the poll, he has become a target of criticism, from supporters of the other candidates, the candidates themselves, and the current occupant of the White House.

The two prominent criticisms have to do with Bloomberg's massive TV advertising buy, and claims he is “buying the election,” and the other pertaining to the “Stop and Frisk” anti-crime policy he escalated during his tenure as New York's mayor. Many agree the latter policy unfairly targeted black and brown New York City residents.

In a focus group consisting of political science students, lecturers and commentators held in Miami last weekend, the majority believed the Bloomberg campaign will prevail despite these criticisms.

Some participants argued former presidents including Democrat John F. Kennedy, and to a lesser extent, Republican Ronald Ragan were men from wealthy backgrounds who spent heavily on their presidential campaigns. “Since there's no election law limiting how much a candidate can spend on his or her presidential campaign, it's hollow to criticize a billionaire for how much he wants to spend to get elected,” one participant argued, obtaining majority support.

While the majority also agreed that the Stop and Frisk Policy unfairly targeted minorities, most believed Bloomberg has “repented” that policy since his tenure as New York's mayor.

But the prevailing opinion, one that's being heard from among several Democrats, and non-Democrats, in South Florida, is of the remaining candidates seeking the Democratic Party's nomination to challenge President Donald Trump, Bloomberg has the best chance of winning. “All things considered, including his public record, his money, and his personality, Mike Bloomberg has the best chance of beating Trump in November, and that's what matters,” was the prevailing consensual opinion.

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present, Through a Lens Darkly: Black Photographers and the Emergence of a People probes the recesses of American history through images that have been suppressed, forgotten, and lost.

Bringing to light rarely seen photos shot by both professional and amateur African American photographers, the film opens a window into the lives of black families, whose experiences and perspectives are often missing from the traditional historical canon.

These images show a much more complex and nuanced view of American culture and its founding ideals. Inspired by the book Reflections in Black by photo historian Deborah Willis, the film features the works of esteemed photographic artists Carrie Mae Weems, Lorna Simpson, Anthony Barboza, Hank Willis Thomas, Coco Fusco, Clarissa Sligh, James Van Der Zee, Gordon Parks, and many others.

USCIS regarding their request. This is usually within 15-30 days. Note that E-Requests completed online will not be allowed to be submitted for a case which is believed to be pending too long if that case is not over the normal processing times posted on the USCIS website.

After the Service Request has been submitted, one of the following responses is requested: 1. Receipt of the pending notice, approval, document or notice of correction prior to the USCIS estimated completion date; 2. A response from USCIS stating the case is within normal processing times and they will process the case as their resources allow; or, 3. No response at all. In these cases, applicants should wait at least 30 calendar days from the date they filed the previous Service Request, then either place a new one, explaining the previous one has not been answered, or call the USCIS 800#.

If all else fails and applicants have filed the E-Request, received no response after 30 days, called the 800# and still received no response within another 30 days, they should probably go the next step and contact a qualified immigration attorney to sort out their immigration issue and get their case moving again.

Misleading Headlines students who were present at the ceremony also came to Tufton's defense on social media saying that the Gleaner acted irresponsibly in publishing such a headline which surrounds a sensitive topic: the salaries of public sector workers.

The Gleaner continued with their own interpretation, using an editorial cartoon to depict their own headline. Again, the Minister called out the newspaper for continuing to push their own narrative, tweeting, "& there the Gleaner goes again... how unfortunate. What is important to me is that each nursing student that was there understood and appreciated the message and took it in the correct context."

This is not the first in recent times that the Gleaner has come under fire from a public figure. In November 2019, the newspaper published an article with a headline suggesting that

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the funds raised by Jamaican entertainer Shaggy for the Bustamante Hospital for Children had been misappropriated.

Shaggy, who at the time was preparing for the ABC live production of "The Little Mermaid," said he was called into a meeting with Disney executives who asked him to explain the article.

Following the production, Shaggy held a press conference to produce the financial receipts that showed the money had not been touched. He said he was disappointed in the Jamaica Gleaner for attempting to paint a bad image that could have smeared his reputation.

The Jamaica Gleaner never did a retraction or apology for any of the incidents.

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Koffee And Spice To Headline Reggae Sumfest

Pompano Beach Cultural Center Presents Montage: A Film Series Montage: A Film Series is a program designed to link communities and people through the art of filmmaking and culture.

Montage returns for its 2020 season in celebration of Black History Month for a screening of Through a Lens Darkly: Black Photographers and the Emergence of a People. Montage will be shown on Thursday, February 27 at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center “This documentary is a fitting selection for Black History Month,” said Phyllis Korab, Cultural Affairs Director. “As it provides a comprehensive look at American culture through historical archival images that are rarely seen in such totality.”

As the first documentary to explore the role of photography in shaping the identity, aspirations, and social emergence of African Americans from slavery to the

Jamaican artists Koffee and Spice, both leading artists in their respective genres, have been announced as two headliners of this year's edition of one of Jamaica's annual premier music festival, Reggae Sumfest.

“Heavy is The Head That Wears The Crown” is the theme for this year's festival and who better to headline the festival than the “princess of reggae,” Koffee and the “queen of dancehall,” Spice.

The 28th staging of Reggae Sumfest will take place from July 12 to July 18 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. On Dancehall night, July 17, Spice will lead the way and the day after, Grammy Award-winning Koffee will bless the stage.

While Spice is a Reggae Sumfest veteran, Koffee is still new to the stage—this year will mark her second Sumfest performance. However, 2019 was a monumental year for both female artists so their presence will be sure to bring an even larger crowd to the festival.

Reggae Sumfest is the island's premier music and cultural festival, exhibiting Jamaica's finest musicians across a gamut of genres. More artists from the lineup are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

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John Holt's Grandson to Release Documentary On Reggae Icon's Life With timeless hits such as “Love I Can Feel,” “My Heart Is Gone” and “Stick By Me,” John Holt has one of the most formidable catalogues in reggae—yet many of Jamaica's dancehall generation know little of John Holt. The singer's grandson Bamm Holt hopes to shed new light on his legacy with the documentary, Voltz of Holt.

Bamm Holt began production on the project in late 2019 but has not set a release date. He has conducted several related interviews to date and will also act as the narrator on the documentary.

The 27 year-old was close to his grandfather who was 67 when he died of cancer in 2014. But even he has discovered new things about Gramps since he started production on Voltz of Holt.

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“The thing that shocked me the most is that in the beginning of his career he didn't like his voice because it was more on the high pitch level.

I also learned that he was sort of a comedian, always bringing a smile to others' faces,” said Bamm. “He was also in love with birds. He

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hit in 1967 for The Paragons. It was covered by rock group Blondie in 1980 and topped the Billboard pop chart in the United States; British girl group Atomic Kitten also covered the song in 2002.

Parting ways with the Paragons, the prolific Holt also excelled as a solo act, reeling off a series of hits including “Stranger in Love,” “Sweetie Come Brush Me,” and “If I Were A Carpenter.”

“This documentary means a lot to me. I just want the world to have something to remember.

As I'm learning about the legend, the viewers are as shocked as I am,” he said. “For decades to come his music will be sung. They deserve to know the man behind the music.”

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So far, Bamm has conducted interviews with some of Holt's relatives including a sister and brother who live in the United Kingdom where the singer died. He has also spoken to persons who had business ties to his grandfather.

Holt senior, who was born in Jamaica's capital Kingston, had a remarkable career. He was a prodigy who won the Vere Johns Opportunity Hour talent contest multiple times, before going on to success as a member of The Paragons, a group that had numerous hit songs during the rocksteady era of the 1960s, including “Wear You to The Ball,” “On The Beach” and “Danger in Your Eyes.”

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Fraser-Pryce in Winning Form at Muller Indoor Grand Prix Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was in winning form at the Muller Indoor Grand Prix in Glasgow, Scotland, the fifth stop of the 2020 World Athletics Indoor Tour.

At the popular meet on Saturday, February 15, the 33-year-old Sprinter won the 60m event in 7.16 seconds ahead of the World indoor champion, Ivorian sprinter Murielle Ahoure.

Fraser-Pryce, the 2014 world indoor champion, easily beat Ahoure's 7.22 who was running her first Indoor race of 2020 and who had her first indoor loss on British boards.

Natasha Morrison, the other Jamaican in the field, finished 3rd in 7.30 while world youth 200m record-holder Amy Hunt of Great Britain took 4th place in 7.36.

It was the second outing this season for 10-time world champion and double Olympic champion Fraser-Pryce – an athlete with the joint fifth-quickest 60m time in history with 6.98. She opened her season a week ago at the Milo Western Relays at GC Foster College at Angels, St Catherine when winning a specially organized outdoor 60m in 7.32.

Fraser-Pryce is gearing up to contest the double– the women's 100m and 200m at this summer's Tokyo Olympics. The sprinter has said that Tokyo will be her last Olympics and thus, she is setting her sights on achieving the gold medal in both events.

CPL Team St. Lucia Zouks Sold To Experienced Investors The St. Lucia Zouks have been sold to a group of investors with extensive experience in high-profile cricket. K.P.H. Dream Cricket Private Limited are based in India and are knowledgeable owners who have a track record of success on and off the field in major events.

They will bring a huge amount of experience to the tournament and to the St. Lucian team.

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Is Powell Deserving Of A Statue?

by L Bronson In early 2017 as Jamaica prepared to celebrate 55 years of independence the Government announced a list of 'Jamaica 55' Legacy Projects, which included the commission of statues for Usain Bolt, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Veronica Campbell-Brown and Asafa Powell.

At the time Minister of Sports Olivia Grange had earmarked Bolt's statue to be erected by the end of September 2017; FraserPryce by the end of December 2017, and Campbell-Brown and Powell in 2018.

That none of the statues was erected on time was not a surprise, nor is it the bone of my contention here.

From the get-go, I thought parts of the announcement were merely for political expediency.

After all, all four track athletes at the time were still actively competing and the mere thought of erecting statues in their image at the time should have been a huge non-starter for any well-thinking individual.

But in the end political expediency, as it often does, triumphed over reasoning and logic.

And make no mistake about it, I am not for one moment trivializing the magnitude of the contribution of some of our athletes and the need to recognize them while they are alive and able to accept and appreciate the love of the nation.

But there are some tried and proven basic principles involved in paying the ultimate homage to athletes, and sadly these were thrown out the window by the Jamaican Government with regard to the four statues recently erected at Statue Park at the National Stadium in recent time.

The fact that every athlete will not have a statue of his/her image erected means that such an honor is reserved for the truly great among us, who would have met most of the agreed criteria set out.

For good reason, elite athletes are normally knighted or inducted into Hall of Fames well after their retirement when they can no longer risk injuring their reputation in the sport, including running afoul of the authorities, especially when track and field athletes have to navigate the minefield that is anti-doping.

God forbid, but how embarrassing would it be for the Government and the nation as a whole, if one of the three athletes still competing were to fail a drug test now, and not for any minor offense but something significant?

There are various other ways the Government could have acknowledged our outstanding athletes without erecting statues at Statue Park. They could have set up museums and erected busts of these great athletes and reserve the statues for the true greats among us for when the time is right.

Somehow the proliferation of the erection of statues over the past few years seems to have watered down the effect of what should have been a prestigious occasion.

And that leads to the question of who deserves to have a statue of his image erected.

Many have questioned the inclusion of Asafa Powell, the much-loved Jamaican sprinter.

No one in his right mind has questioned the right for Bolt to have a statue erected. Nor has anyone questioned Shelly-Ann or Veronica Campbell-Brown. Their records speak volumes and are there for all to see and admire.

They succeed at the highest levels with some degree of consistency at the Olympics and World Championships, and in the case of Campbell-Brown, at every level from junior to senior. They are not just Jamaican greats, but track and field greats.

Sadly, the same can't be said of Powell, as great he has been for Jamaica. It can be successfully argued that running nearly 100 sub-10-second races doesn't guarantee a statue.

What about Deon Hemmings, the first Jamaica woman to win Olympic gold? How about Melaine Walker, Olympics and World Championships gold medalist?

What about Omar McLeod, the 110m hurdles Olympics and World Championships gold medalist?

It is argued that Asafa started the ball rolling by inspiring a host of sprinters at the turn of the century. But have we forgotten Lennox Miller and Dennis Johnson? Are they deserving of statues?

We had better be careful and stop this madness. There are many proven templates around to help select the best of the best. No need to reinvent the wheel.

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