National Weekly February 22, 2018

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RIP HELENA Funeral Set For Caribbean Roots Marjory Stoneman Douglas Victim

Reported By Garth A. Rose

A grief-stricken Caribbean-born family will on Friday bid adieu to their teenage daughter, who was among 17 senselessly slaughtered by gunman Nikolas Cruz in the Valentine's Day/AshWednesday school massacre of February 14, 2018.

Family and friends of Helena Freja Ramsay, 17, will gather in Coral Springs on Friday, Feb. 23rd for the funeral services of the high school senior, who was killed last week at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.

Helena, according to reports obtained by the Jamaican Consulate in Miami, had roots that ran straight to the Caribbean. Her mother is from Jamaica and her father from Trinidad &

Tobago.

Jamaica's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, (MFAFT), has also confirmed that Helena has Jamaican roots.

In a statement issued on Monday, Jamaica's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, said, “The Jamaican government regrets to learn that 17-year-old Helena Ramsey, one of the 17 young victims of the tragic mass shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, was of Jamaican ancestry.”

Helena, whom a family member remembered on Facebook as a “smart, kind hearted and thoughtful person,” will be laid to rest following a church service at the Church by the Glades, 400 Lakeview Dr., Coral Springs, FL 33071. The service is set to start at 1 p.m.

A viewing is set to be held the night on Thursday, Feb. 27th at the same church from 5 – 9 p.m. Helena will be laid to rest at 7701 Bailey Rd, North Lauderdale, FL 33068.

Janine Witter, a school mate of Helena who

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fortunately escaped the shooting alive, says the teen “had so much ambition for a successful life and career after high school.”

“She wanted to be sure she attended the best college, got the best grades and have the best career possible,” Witter said recently. “All those dreams perished with her last week.”

“Though she was somewhat reserved, she continues on A8 – RIP Helena

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School Shooting Threat Reaches Jamaica's Shores In the aftermath of the deadly shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, authorities in Jamaica were placed on high alert when a student at a prominent high school there threatened to carry out a copy-cat mass killing.

Members of the High Command of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, (JCF), were prompted to launch an investigation as the 18year-old student of the Corporate Area-based Wolmer's Boys School, issued a voice note on social media on the weekend, suggesting that he would carry out a mass shooting at the school.

A high-level team, headed by Assistant Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey of the Counter-Terrorism and Organized Crime, (CTOC), an arm of the JCF, on Monday started probing the threat issued against other students.

“An active multi-agency investigation is now underway, and the matter is being treated with the highest level of attention,” the police told parents and students early Monday.

Individuals were also being urged to desist from circulating the 10-minute voice note in which the student expressed frustration about several issues, such as calling friends by phone and not being answered. He also listed the names of fellow students and issued violent threats.

The student was taken into custody as police and education officials urged the public not to panic. Jamaica's Ministry of Education, in a statement on Tuesday, disclosed that it was assisting the police in conducting a psychological assessment of the student.

Police officials noted that as they questioned the student, in the presence of his parents, he indicated that he had attempted suicide on two occasions .

It was also revealed that the student was found by a relative reading a book with the digits “666,” believed to be the Biblical “Mark of the Beast,” on the cover.

After hours of questioning, the student was released into the custody of his parents, continues on A8 – Shooting threat

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Bearing Gi s Consul General of Jamaica, Franz Hall, received a portrait of himself from Mark Cameron on Wednesday at a farewell recep on held to mark Hall's departure from the post at the end of the month.

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Jamaican Gov’t Tables BillionDollar Budget

Caribbean Sets Tourism Record

Jamaica's Finance Minister, Audley Shaw, late last week tabled a budget of J$773 billion for the fiscal year 2018/19 in the Jamaican House of Representatives.

Caribbean Hits 30-Million Mark In Stay Over Visitors In 2017 Despite Hurricanes The Caribbean set a record with 30 million in stay-over arrivals for the first time in 2017, even as the region battled the effects of catastrophic hurricanes.

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Details of the budget were outlined in the 2018/19 Estimates of Expenditure, which revealed J$560 billion allocated for recurrent expenses and J$213.6 billion for capital projects.

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service was allocated the largest sum, with $240 billion for recurrent expenses and $155 billion for capital expenditure. A large portion will also go towards meeting the country's debt obligations, while other big sums have been allocated to several other ministries.

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information gets the secondlargest amount with $103 billion for recurrent expenses and $1.6 billion for capital spending while the Ministry of Health has been allocated $64 billion for recurrent expenses and $2.16 billion for capital projects.

The Ministry of National Security has received $66 billion for recurrent expenditure and $12.4 billion for capital projects while the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, $12.7 billion has been allocated for recurrent and $21 billion for capital. The Ministry of Justice, was assigned $7.7 billion for recurrent and $1.8 billion for capital while the Office of the Prime Minister was allocated $5.89 billion, recurrent and $5.5 billion, capital.

The budget for 2018/2019 is four percent less than last year's J$805 billion. The Standing Finance Committee of Parliament is now scheduled to meet from February 27th to March 1st to peruse the estimates.

The finance minister will open the budget debate on March 8th.

The figures were released last Thursday by the Barbados based Caribbean Tourism Organization, (CTO).

According to the CTO's acting director of research, Ryan Skeete, visitors contributed US$37 billion to Caribbean economies during the 12-month period, up 2.6 per cent over 2016.

The tourism researcher explained that stay-over arrivals were on track for a strong performance during the first-half of 2017, growing by an estimated 4.8 per cent.

But growth was curtailed in the second half of the year by the storms of September, which were largely responsible for a 1.7 per cent drop between July and December.

“These outcomes resulted in an overall increase of 1.7 per cent in 2017, making it the eighth consecutive year of growth, albeit slower than the average global growth rate of 6.7 per cent,” Skeete said.

The CTO official also explained that strong economic performance in the main markets helped spur the region's performance, with some destinations recording strong double-digit growth even as the hurricane-affected countries were down between seven per cent and 18 per cent.

US Is Still Primary Market The United States continued to be the primary market, growing by about 0.5 per cent to reach an estimated 14.9 million visits to the region due mainly to

solid economic growth, low unemployment and high consumer confidence; while the Canadian market rebounded strongly, recording a 4.3 per cent increase in arrivals, compared to a decline of 3.1 per cent in 2016.

European Market Had Strongest Growth Rate However, it was the European market that recorded the strongest growth rate, increasing by 6.2 per cent to 5.8 million visitors, with the United Kingdom up by 2.9 per cent to 1.3 million.

The CTO said the economic conditions are expected to be favorable for further growth in 2018, therefore it predicts growth of two to three per cent in both stayover and cruise arrivals.

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TALKUP Talk UP What Causes School Shootings And How Can They Be Prevented? go unnoticed until they literally can't take it anymore and find ways to get attention.”

all aspects of their child's life, especially if the child is still living in their home. Parents need to constantly be aware of what their child is doing, where they are going, and need to be more involved in their child's academic performance in schools as well.”

Anna, Miramar, FL I think some kids get bullied for all types of things - from their clothing or the way they talk, to their race. These differences can take a toll on them and they get scared to speak up or "snitch" on the bully because it could potentially make it worst for them. Parents should talk to their children and get to know their troubles and insecurities and help uplift them and help them be more positive and confident, despite what others may say.”

Pamela, Tampa, FL “I think the cause of school shootings is the lack of parental guidance. Parents/legal guardians these days have lost control and are trying to be their child's friend before being their parent. Parents need to start being more involved in

list' from purchasing guns; make it harder to buy a gun than to get a car loan; stop electing NRA-supported politicians and ensuring parents talk to their children. Give and receive peace of mind while getting to know/ understand your child's everyday life.”

Marcus, Orlando, FL “A suggestion for preventing school shootings would be adding swipe entries in major entrances and emergency alerts across schools like colleges do. FSU's swipe entryway in the Strozier saved many lives four years ago. I don't think taxpayers on either political side would be against funding this. I never once used my high school ID for anything and this would give ID's a purpose. Also, put metal detectors in school. At this point, students wouldn't mind taking 5 minutes to go through this as they do when attending sporting events or flying.”

Stephon, Fort Lauderdale, FL “My suggestions for preventing school shooting by students would be to raise the minimum age to purchase a gun to 21; ban all assault rifles and guns such as the AR-15; prevent people on the FBI's 'no fly

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Rajeef, West Palm Beach, FL “I think that a lack of gun control plays an immense role in school shootings. It's so easy to go and buy guns. There is no reason AR-15s and other assault rifles should even be able for purchase by civilians that are not in the armed forces or involved in criminal justice.

Seriously, what does the average person need an assault rifle for?

Also, there is a lack of resources for individuals with mental and special needs. There is no outlet for them.

They get ignored and their problems

Maria, Pembroke Pines, FL “I heard recently the story of an 8-year-old little girl who went home crying one day that she needed new shoes. Her mom thought someone was making fun of her shoes, but no.

She told her mom that during an active shooter drill, that if she's hiding from the shooter, the lights on her shoes will give away her location. That broke my heart. No kid, let alone an 8-year-old, should have to worry about these type of things, especially during school.

Some students have had a troubled childhood and lose their minds because they feel neglected.

Valerie, Pompano, FL “I don't think young kids having access/options to purchase a gun at

basically any age is okay. There are laws set as to why you must be 21 to drink and 18 to purchase tobacco.

Why isn't there an age limit for gun purchasing? At the same time, I don't think only changing gun laws will completely resolve this issue.

Parents need to talk to their kids, allow them to open up to you and feel 100 percent comfortable. Often, kids feel ignored or unnoticed, which can possibly lead to depression and very negative thoughts with unimaginable actions to follow.”

Andrena, Fort Lauderdale, FL

“School shootings can be prevented if they have metal detectors at schools. All students should be patted down before entering and leaving schools. It might seem a bit too much, but it is necessary in attempt to protect the lives of many children. If there happens to be a school shooting, they need to have bulletproof doors, windows, etc. and some kind of button that can automatically lock down classrooms.

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School Security Needs To Be Seriously Enhanced Understandably, last week's deadly mass shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Broward County, has sparked renewed debate for “sensible” gun legislation nationally and in Florida.

Whether or not these legislations materialize, is left to be seen. In the meantime, it's the responsibility of the community and its leaders to ensure that the thousands of students attending schools, from kindergarten through high school, are safe and secure from any form of violence.

Children in the community shouldn't be sent to school with a high risk they can be killed or injured. And the staff at these schools shouldn't have to endanger their lives protecting students from being killed or injured.

One of the key factors compromising optimum security at public schools is insufficient funding. It's extremely doubtful there's any school superintendent in any school district unconcerned about effective security on the schools in his/her school district. But effective security comes with a cost. The districts are dependent on state budgets to funds the cost of security and other expenses at public schools.

It should be the utmost priority of state legislatures, and in the context of the Parkland shooting, the Florida Legislature, that schools have the necessary security systems, both human and technical.

There is this dubious thinking that schools in more vulnerable communities characterized by poverty, social disorder and crime, should have tighter security than schools in socially and economically advanced communities. The shooting in Parkland, a relatively peaceful and affluent community, rubbished that thinking.

What is needed is a comprehensive security code applicable at all schools – elementary, middle and high schools. Several security professionals are of the consensus that schools should have a singular main entrance, with metal detectors, multiple-security patrol during school hours and a full-time monitored visual security system with cameras placed strategically at school entrances, exits, corridors, classrooms and other sensitive areas.

To reiterate, these measures are costly and will require a significant increase in the capital expenditure of school budgets. But these funds can be secured through state legislation, or public support; through voters approving bonds to finance these security measures and even paying higher taxes. Funding can be found to improve school security systems.

Quite possibly, if the Parkland high-school had more than the one security officer - who was reportedly absent when the perpetuator of the mass shooting entered the school compound and metal detectors at the main entrance to the

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compound, the grave tragedy could have been averted.

As a community, whether lawmakers or ordinary citizens, residents cannot continue to just engage in passionate debate when things go wrong. The repeated shedding of the blood of youth in our communities must stop, regardless of the source of violence that causes this bloodshed.

As a community, everyone can play a role and stop deferring to elected officials; although they hold ultimate responsibility. Public schools in every US community should have effective security. This a necessity in the country and the times in which we live.

In addition, it's incumbent that the staff, and students of schools, be alert to adverse behavior of students. Students perpetually acting out of proper behavioral context could either have serious disciplinary or mental problems. School districts need programs that effectively identify and address behavioral problems, seemingly resulting from mental challenges experienced by students.

The perpetuator of the Parkland shooting was previously expelled from the school because of repeated indiscipline but there are no reports he was determined or reported as having a mental problem.

Are all school administrators aware if a student behaves in a manner suspicious of a mental problem they can act under the Florida Mental Health Act of 1971? This Act is commonly known as the "Baker Act," which allows the involuntary examination, and possible institutionalization of people suspected of having mental problems.

There are other possible ways the community could be directly involved in enhancing school security. For example, like communities having Neighborhood Watch associations to deter criminal activities, they could consider developing 'Neighborhood School Watch' associations that focus on potential threats to schools from their peripheral

surroundings.

Possibly a member of such an entity would have seen the perpetuator alighting from his Uber transport with a suspiciouslooking duffle bag and back-pack and alert police and school authorities at the Parkland school.

There are several ways in which security at public schools can be enhanced. Whatever it takes, steps should be taken immediately to ensure students and staff at these schools learn, and teach, in a more secure environment.

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he picked up were prostitutes.

“He used to help me but he had a lot of girls, and they used to arrive in pairs. It might be that he had sex with them and promised to find them a job, or sometimes he gave money or didn't give them money. They were not sex workers. The situation obliged them,” she was quoted as saying.

A teenage lover of the former Haiti director of UK charitable organization, Oxfam, says he liked lesbian shows and would pick up young women in Pétion-Ville and take them back to his villa.

Mikelange Gabou, who was 16 when she started a sexual relationship with Roland van Hauwermeiren, the charity's director for Haiti who resigned in late 2011, told the Times of London that van Hauwermeiren “liked playing music and also he liked a lot of shows … women with women. Lesbian shows.”

Van Hauwermeiren, then 61, met Gabou, a teenage mother, as she peddled spaghetti, milk

Oxfam Apology To Haiti's Government Hauwermeiren

and other things in the streets of Haiti, The Times report said.

Gabou said van Hauwermeiren helped her a lot, giving her money and he did that for other girls as well. She, however, denied that the girls

The latest revelation comes as Oxfam officials apologized officially for the first time this week to Haiti's government; more than a week after the sexual misconduct scandal report broke.

"We've communicated that to the minister and we've given as best we can explanations as to what happened in 2011," Simon Ticehurst, Oxfam's regional director, told reporters on

Monday, after meeting Aviol Fleurant, Haiti's minister of planning and external cooperation.

According to a 2011 internal probe by Oxfam, also released on Monday, seven employees left the organization as a result of the investigation. Four staff members were fired, and three others, including van Hauwermeiren, were allowed to resign over the allegations, the report revealed. The internal inquiry also said that a witness during the investigation may have been physically threatened by three of the men suspected of abuse.

"Oxfam admits the use of prostitutes by their staff in 2011, they admitted with all the evidence," Fleurant said. "They even used their offices for such activities. Now we are working to see if there was a cover-up, because their report never made it to the Haitian authorities."

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Fear Stalks South Florida

by Garth A. Rose

Florida Students Take The Lead In Gun Control Battle

“Trust me, although I am a legal permanent resident, I no longer feel comfortable living in America,” said, 52year-old Maxine Hensley of Miami Gardens. “I really am fearful of news and reports of all these recent immigration raids in South Florida and in other places in the country.”

Hensley is not alone in her fear. Several immigrants across Florida have expressed being insecure and fearful as reports of raids by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continues.

In addition to the actual raids at places like Greyhound bus stations and work places, there has been a plethora of rumors of ICE officials conducting raids in shopping malls and residential complexes.

The fear is also not eased when messages on social media platforms like WhatsApp are disseminated, cautioning non- immigrants, permanent resident and even citizens, to walk with their immigration documents, and to not do anything to attract police intervention. “Try to not even run a red light,” one post cautioned.

Local immigration attorneys, including Caribbean-American Dahlia WalkerHuntington and Carolyn Pedersen, have admitted to sharp increase for their services as the fear grows within the immigrant community.

In response to the growing fear within the

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Students across Florida are taking the leading in saying 'enough is enough' to gun massacres and school shootings across the state and the nation. Here's how you can join the push:

community, local organizations like Florida Immigrant Coalition (FLIC), Mi Familia Vota, CAIR-FL, QLatinx, Latino Justice PRLDEF, Central Florida Jobs With Justice, Orange County Classroom Teachers Association, Florida Student Power Network, Organize Florida, Dream Defenders, New Florida Majority, Iniciativa Accion Puertorriquena, Interfaith Council of Central FL, Faith in Florida, Alianza Americas and the Advancement Project have released an Emergency Travel Advisory for the state of Florida.

It comes as sheriffs from 17 Florida counties last month announced plans to work closer with ICE to target immigrants for deportation. But even before this new deportation scheme, Florida already had a dramatic spike in the number of ICE arrests, the highest in the country. Videos of a Jamaican grandmother being profiled and detained on a Greyhound bus and a man from Trinidad being dragged

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had a relentless motivation towards her academic studies, and her soft warm demeanor brought the best out in all who knew her,” her relative, Curtis Page added in a Facebook post. “She was so brilliant and witty, and I'm still wrestling with the idea that she is actually gone.”

The City of Parkland and the neighboring City of Coral Springs, a largely residential area in western Broward County, has a sizeable population of Jamaicans or persons of Jamaican heritage.

away form a bus in handcuffs have been viewed by millions of people across the world.

In light of these facts, all immigrants are urged to reconsider visiting Florida and especially recommended to avoid high risk areas, including ports, airports and Greyhound stations.

While a boycott is not being recommended at this time, travelers to Florida are being asked to use discretion, understand their risks and seek legal advice.

The FLC is urging anyone who wants more information about their constitutional rights, when in contact with law enforcement or border patrol, to call the FLIC Immigrant Hotline for assistance in Spanish, English, and Kreyol: 1888-600-5762 On Wednesday, the FLC held events in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Orlando and Tampa to draw attention and stress caution against ICE interventions in Donald Trump America

Shooting threat with the police declaring that he did not have the capacity to carry out the threat.

Meanwhile, the Principal of Wolmer's, Dr. Walton Small, assured the public that the school remains “extremely safe.”

“I doubt if more than 10 percent of the school knows about it, but everything is fine,” Dr. Small said, adding that he

Thursday, Feb. 22: FSU Students March On Tallahassee Today, Thursday, Feb. 22nd, Florida State University, (FSU), students plan to march on the state Capitol to call for tighter gun laws. Student and organizer, Riley Pryor, says the march is a coming together “to fight for stricter gun control laws, better mental health awareness, and ultimately better public safety.”

Wednesday, March 14: #Enough National School Walkout On Wednesday, March 14th, organizers of last year's massive Women's March on Washington, are calling on "students, teachers, school administrators, parents and allies" to participate in a nationwide, 17-minute school walkout at 10 a.m. on the onemonth anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting. Organizers said the event is meant to "protest Congress' inaction to do more than tweet thoughts and prayers in response to the gun violence plaguing our schools and neighborhoods."

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would provide more information if necessary.

Concerning the safety of schools across the island, Education Minister Ruel Reid said the incident was a wakeup call. According to Reid, his ministry is working to ensure that there are no weapons in schools.

Reid, however, noted, that based on

current level of crime and violence being experienced in the country "it is not unthinkable that we have youngsters who are in distress for several reasons."

Anxiety over this recent incident was fueled by reports of the mass shooting in Florida last week, in which a 19-year-old past student killed 17 students and teachers.

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Captivates The Senses

by Vanessa James

From the moment you exit Piarco International airport in Trinidad and you're greeted by the sweet sounds of the native steel pan playing the popular groovy Soca tune “Hello” by Kes The Band, you know it's carnival time again!

The jubilant vibrations are thick in the air and can literally be felt around every corner of the twin island Republic. From Arima to San Fernando, as far south as Cedros, the islands southernmost town; to the capitol of Port of Spain, the celebration brings out the countries most talented artists, chefs, artisans and costume designers for a two months climax that is sheer majesty and 'bacchanal.'

It is this allure that attracts thousands to T&T's shores annually, to participate in the pre-Lenten celebration. With the vast array of musical, foodie and cultural experiences available, it's easy to discover and enjoy something new every time you attend carnival.

Trinidad Carnival literally captivates your senses. Here's how: When you taste the national snack 'the doubles,' hand crafted by Sean the doubles man in Grand Bazaar shopping center. He shapes together two perfectly fried patties of dough, known as “barra,” tops them with seasoned channa or chickpeas curried and piled with fixings like tamarind, cucumber and pepper sauce. He can barely keep up with the demand of tourists and locals alike that flock to his cart to taste the popular street food, but somehow he does. This is carnival.

When you sip the freshly cut coconut water from famed coconut man Franklin, near the Queen's Park Savannah. He prepares the drink to your liking - straight from the coconut

- with a side of jelly, from the jar or on ice, with a touch of scotch. This is the taste of carnival.

When you can feel the music thumping deep in your soul as you rise on less than a few hours sleep to get up and go again to yet another fete or to take in the sounds of some of the world's biggest Caribbean DJ's

and internationally recognized artists like Machel Montano, Bunji Garlin, Kes The Band and Calypso Rose, this is carnival.

There is no other musical genre quite like Soca, derived from Calypso music. The Soca genre operates on a seasonal basis and demands new content from its artists every carnival season. This is part of the uniqueness and sheer talent of the Soca artists; the ability to produce hit after hit year, after year without fail. This is Carnival.

Learning the history of where Trinidad's carnival and calypso music started, it was important for me to take in the traditional Canboulay Festival in the heart of Port of Spain's Piccadilly Square, where the reenactment takes place annually.

The riots were a forceful opposition by the slaves for the ability to participate in the celebrations annually. At 3 a.m. sharp on carnival Friday, thousands surround the actors who reconstruct the riots, paying homage to the stick fighters and fire breathers of the past. If it were not for the Canboulay riots, there would be no carnival in its current form. For this very reason, Canboulay is one of the most attended and revered events during the season.

Carnival in its grandiose nature is so special because of the small moments captured and experienced

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that makes each visit truly unique and 2018 was no exception. This year, I had the opportunity to embed myself in the festivities through the eyes of a Tribe/Bliss Band Masquerader, a fully costumed reveler on carnival Monday and Tuesday.

As carnival continues to grow and attract new audiences, so does the demand by its leaders on the island to think bigger and differently to keep up with the demand, while holding true the traditions of the past.

Dean Atkin, founder of the Tribe/Bliss Mas Band that began in the early 2000's, has managed to successfully do just that as the culture evolves.

For revelers craving the allinclusive experience on the road,

Atkin has mastered the art of giving patrons just that. With the expansion of his band, so large that the T&T carnival association had to create another crossing point at the SocaDrome stadium due to large band traffic, Atkin continues to navigate and lead in this respect.

Tribe, Bliss, The Lost Tribe and now Carnival Rogue, his four breakout mini-bands, each deliver a unique all-inclusive experience, depending on your preference.

Imagine two days of non-stop reveling throughout the streets of Port-of-Spain in the costume of your

choice. Chipping down the road with your crew that you've wanted all year to see, as long as you have that wristband, you're good! This is carnival.

Paying homage to Trinidad and Tobago's rich tradition while continuing to push forward, this is carnival. The many people of the twin islands understand its importance and significance and each, in their own way, use their platforms and tools to continue to forge the tradition forward.

In the words of Soca artist Patrice Roberts: carnival “Sweet for days.”

And we couldn't agree more; it truly is!

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Caribbean Personalities Throughout American History

by Garth A. Rose Throughout this series, it has been evident that several Caribbean migrants to America made significant contribution to Black, and thus American history. Some of these individuals who may be lesser known as being of Caribbean descent include:

Louis Farrakhan Louis Farrakhan was born Louis Walcott in New York in 1933 to Sarah Mae Manning, an immigrant from St. Kitts and Nevis. After dropping out of a teacher's college in Boston in 1953, he embarked on a singing career, singing calypso and country songs in nightclubs.

In 1955, he joined the Nation of Islam and was influenced by the teachings of Malcom X and the then leader of the Nation of Islam, Elijah Muhammad. When he was accepted into the Muslim faith, his name was changed to Abdul Haleem Farrakhan, and then became known simply as Louis Farrakhan. Soon after, Muhammad appointed Farrakhan as minister of a Boston Temple originally established by Malcolm X. In 1964 he also followed Malcolm as the minister of a Muslim Temple in Harlem. However, when Muhammad died in 1975 and one of his son's was chosen to succeed him, Farrakhan formed a break-away sect of the Nation of Islam, characterized by its fervent anti-white stance and Black nationalism message. Farrakhan led the movement until his resignation in 2007.

Harry Belafonte Harry George Belafonte, Jr. was born in New York City in 1927 to Melvine, a housekeeper, and Harold George Belafonte, Sr., a Jamaican chef. When he was 5-years-old, he was sent to live with his paternal grandmother in Jamaica and attended Wolmers High School in Kingston until age 11.

Returning to the U.S., young Belafonte continued high school in New York, joined the U.S. Navy

Lani Guinier

during WWII, and later attended the Dramatic Workshop of The New School in New York. On graduating, he embarked on his famous (calypso) singing and acting career.

Dubbed the King of Calypso, his first recording hit was “Matilda,” in 1953. His popular album “Calypso,” was released in 1956 and quickly rose to the top of the charts. The music genre originating from Trinidad and Tobago quickly influenced the American musical scene.

Belafonte was the first Black man to win an Emmy, for his TV show, “Tonight with Harry Belafonte.” He also starred in several movies, including “Carmen Jones” with Dorothy Dandridge.

He received the Kennedy Center Honors in 1989, the National Medal of Arts in 1994 and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000.

Paule Marshall Renowned American author Paule Marshall was born Valenza Pauline Burke in Brooklyn, New York, 1929 to Barbadian migrants. She was educated at Brooklyn and Hunter Colleges where she displayed her writing talent.

Marshall gained the admiration of another talented writer of the Harlem Renaissance, Langston Hughes, who selected her for a world tour on which they read their writings to appreciative audiences.

She excelled as a journalist, writer of short fictions, novels, and literate essays. Marshall is a MacArthur Fellow and former winner of the Dos Passos Prize for Literature. She was designated as a Literary Lion by the New York Public Library in 1994 and inducted into the Celebrity Path at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in 2001.

Her first novel was “Brown Girl, Brownstones,” in 1959, one of the first novels by an African-American writer and a book that ranks with the works of Claude Mackay, another Caribbean author and reflected the link between American and West Indian Blacks.

Marshall is regarded as one of most influential African-American writers, whose work has influenced the twining of African-American and Caribbean cultures.

An outstanding American attorney, Lani Guinier, was born in New York City in 1950 to a Jewish mother and a Jamaican migrant father, Ewart Guinier who was the former Harvard professor and chairman of Harvard's AfricanAmerican Studies Department.

Guinier attended Radcliffe College and Yale Law School and became a civil rights attorney. Upon graduating, she served as an attorney to the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund.

In 1993, President Bill Clinton

nominated her as the first black woman to head the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice.

He, however, pulled her nomination following strong criticism from Conservatives, who criticized her views on democracy and voting. She later became an outspoken advocate on issues of race, women's right and democratic decision making.

Guinier authored the book, 'Lift Every Voice: Turning a Civil Rights Setback into a New Vision of Social Justice,' published in 1998, and 'The Tyranny of the Majority,' published in 1994.

In July 1998, she joined the Harvard Law Faculty as the first black woman tenured professor at Harvard Law School.

Madge Sinclair International renown actress, Madge Sinclair, was born Madge Walters in Kingston, Jamaica in 1938.

As a student in Jamaica, she had a love for the theater, and performed in several school plays. She migrated to the US in 1968 in pursuit of an acting career. Sinclair was featured in her first movie, “Convoy,” in 1977 and the next year, she had a major role in the epic TV mini-series “Roots,” receiving an Emmy Award.

In the 1980's she starred in the TV series “Trapper John M.D.” and also in the movie, “Coming to America.” In 1994, she was featured in “The Lion King.” In 1991, Sinclair received another Emmy for Best Supporting

Actress in a Dramatic Series, “Gabriel's Fire.” Her maiden name was changed to Sinclair by her first marriage. She died in 1995, succumbing to Leukemia.

Tim Duncan American baseball icon Tim Duncan was born on St. Croix in the Virgin Islands in 1976. He spent most of his youth there and was an excellent swimmer who had dreams of going to the Olympics. But after a hurricane destroyed the Olympic size pool in St. Croix in 1988, he gradually lost interest in swimming.

A very tall youth, (6 ft 11 inches), he turned his attention to basketball and quickly developed a unique talent.

It wasn't too long before he was drafted into US college Wake Forrest's basketball team in 1993. In 1997, he was drafted as the number one pick into the NBA by the San Antonio Spurs, where he spent his entire professional career. Duncan assisted the team to win several NBA Championships and was named three

times as the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player. He was voted 12 times to the NBA All-Star Team.

Duncan retired from the NBA in 2016.

Tyson Beckford Actor and model, Tyson Beckford, was born in New York in 1970 to a Jamaican-Panamanian father and a Jamaican-Chinese mother. He attended high school in Rochester, New York. In 1992, Beckford, with his unique African-Chinese features, was hired by the outstanding designer, Ralph Lauren, as lead model for Lauren's Polo line of men sportswear.

He was the first Black male model to hold such a high-profile modeling assignment.

In 1995 Beckford was named “Male Model of the Year” by VH1, and among the “50 Most Beautiful People in the World” by People Magazine. He has appeared on the covers of many major US magazines, including Essence, Vogue and GQ. Although a successful male model, Beckford is also a successful film actor.

He has appeared in several movies,

including “Shottas” in 2002 and “Hotel California” in 2008.

Sanya Richards US Olympic track star, Sanya Richards, was born in Jamaica in 1985. She migrated with her family to the US in 1997 and settled in South Florida. She attended the St. Thomas High School in Fort Lauderdale, where she showed evidence of the champion athlete she would become.

In 2002, she was named National High School Female of the Year, USA Track and Field's Youth Athlete of the Year, and Track and Field News Women's Prep Athlete of the Year.

That year, she also became a US citizen and made the decision to represent the US in track and field.

In 2004, she won a gold medal in the 4 x 400 meters relay at the Athens Olympics. In 2008, she won another gold medal in the 4 x 400 meters relay at the Beijing Olympics and a gold medal in the 400 meters at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin, Germany.

In 2006, she was named the IAAF Female World Athlete of the Year.

Yolly Roberson Former Florida House Representative, Yolly Robinson, was born in Haiti in 1955. She migrated to the US, where she attended the University of Massachusetts, gaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.

She went on to the New England School of Law, where she gained a JD degree in 1988.

Relocating to South Florida, she worked as a senior assistant attorney general in Fort Lauderdale. In 2002, she turned her attention to representative politics and was elected to represent District 104 in the Florida House of Representative, making history as the first CaribbeanAmerican to do so. Robinson was subsequently re-elected every two years until she termed out. From 2004 to 2006, she served as the Democratic Whip.

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The lobby of trendy and elegant Row NYC Hotel was transformed into an autumn setting with leaves strewn around the area - the perfect backdrop for the collection: Cygne de L'automne.

According to the March, the all-white Fall 2018 collection was inspired by his visit to China.

“During my visit to China last year for my rst show, I saw the swans for which I have an afnity. It was then that I received my inspiration to put together this year's collection,” he said recently. “I was moved by the grace and elegance of the long-necked birds and the manner in which they greeted each other and wanted to capture that, along with the beauty of their feathers.”

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Caribbean Cast Gets Rave Reviews In Black Panther Performance As “Black Panther,” the Marvel Studios' superhero movie continues to break records at the box office following its US $242 million opening weekend and evoke pride among blacks globally, many are saluting the performance of two Caribbeanborn actors in the movie.

Guyanese-born Letitia Wright, 24, plays Shuri, the sister of T'Challa, the prince who becomes ruler of the fictional African kingdom of Wakanda and reigning Black Panther — the country's masked superhero protector. Shuri is passionate, intelligent, technologically intense and — like the other female characters in “Panther” — well equipped for intense physical combat.

Also being celebrated is Tobago-born

Letitia Wright as “Shuri”

Winston Duke, who portrays the powerful leader M'Baku, whose Jabari Tribe lives in farflung mountains away from urban Wakanda.

Duke, 31, moved with his family to the US at age 9. He attended Yale School of Drama,

Winston Duke as “M’Baku”

became friends with fellow student Nyong'o, and both were members of Yale's “Folks” club, co-founded by Yale alumnus — and fellow “Panther” actor — Angela Bassett for student actors of color, according to a Vanity Fair article.

Wright moved with her family at age 7 to London. Her interest in acting came when she saw 'Akeelah and the Bee' and found the lead character to be a positive role model.

Determined to act, she sent emails to different agents about her acting experience until she was picked for small parts. She started out staring in 'My Brother the Devil' in 2012, where she was recognized by Screen International as one of its 2012 Stars of Tomorrow. Michael Caton-Jones then cast her in 'Urban Hymn,' in 2016, which garnered her attention and Wright was soon cast in the film adaptation of the novel 'Ready Player One,' as Reb. Soon, after, she was added to 'Black Panther' as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The movie is based on the Marvel comic book series that started in the mid-1960s, “Black Panther” sand also tars Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o and Danai Gurira.

International Blue & Bougie Award For Bounty Killer Although he is unable to travel to the US, veteran DJ Rodney Pryce, more popularly known as Bounty Killer, was last weekend honored in the Bronx, NY. The musician was presented in absentia with the Blue & Bougie Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contribution to the music industry in Jamaica and internationally.

Hundreds of music fans, radio DJs, celebrities, beauty queens, models and influencers from the creative industries clapped enthusiastically as the singer's image appeared

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on jumbotron screens inside Mingles Café and the deejay accepted his award in a glitzy prerecorded video message from Kingston, Jamaica.

"I wanna say a big thanks to Blue & Bougie INC out of NY city. Thanks for this Lifetime Achievement Award. It is much appreciated...I am sure this will help me to push and carry my music and my humanitarian efforts even further," he stated.

Speaking after the presentation, a beaming Blue & Bougie Inc. executive Jerry McDonald said Bounty is most deserving of the international award.

"We felt compelled to honor Bounty Killer with a Lifetime Achieve award for his

exceptional talent as a DJ, songwriter, on stage performer and for helping to take dancehall music to the four corners of the globe," said McDonald.

Other talent receiving awards at the event were television star and recording artist, Safaree, whose song 'Paradise,' with Sean Kingston is on the Tropical House Cruises to Jamaica album, the #1 album on the Billboard reggae charts last week; Jamaican songbird and New York City performing arts director, Nadine Sutherland; philanthropist Suzette Williams and DJ Norie, whose popular Sunday night radio show on Clear Channel 105.1 FM in New York City, has earned him numerous accolades.

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“History makers” and “inspiration” are just some of the adjectives being used to describe the team of Jazmine Fenlator-Victorian and brake woman Carrie Russell who finished 19th overall, ahead of team Nigeria.

The team, the first women's bobsled team from Jamaica to compete at the Winter Games, for their part took to Twitter to thank

fans and supporters!

“It has been an incredible journey,” they tweeted Wednesday afternoon.

Meanwhile, Red Stripe, which stepped up at the last minute and

bought the team a $50,000 sled to compete, tweeted that the team has made the company, Jamaica & the world proud.

“Now, it's time for a beer,” they added.

On Tuesday's opening day of action, Jamaica finished their first run in 51.29 seconds and landed in 17th place, three from the bottom and then ended their second run in 51.50 seconds, which placed them 19th, one from the bottom.

The Jamaican failed to make any impact in the overall standing during their last two runs on Wednesday, finishing the third run

in 51.83 seconds and landed in 19th place and the fourth run in 51.32 seconds for 13th place.

Those four times landed the Jamaicans 19th of the 20 competitors with a cumulative time of three minutes 25.94 seconds.

They beat last-place Nigeria by three minutes 29.60 seconds.

Germany's Mariama Jamanka and Lisa Buckwitz won the gold.

They set a time of 3 minutes, 22.45 seconds to take top spot ahead of the USA's (Elana Meyers Taylor, Lauren Gibbs - 3:22.52) and Canada's (Kaillie Humphries, Phylicia George - 2:22.89).

Will New CONCACAF League Improve Regional Football?

By Garth A. Rose

The former captain of Jamaica's national soccer team and a former coach, believes the planned CONCACAF League of Nation will definitely improve the quality of football in the region.

In an interview with CNW, Carl Brown, said he is optimistic since the current format “will require teams to better prepare themselves if they want to compete with the best of the region.”

“The idea of Caribbean teams competing with teams from North and Central America mean that they will be exposed to these teams on a regular basis,” Brown added.

Recently, CONCACAF's President, Victor Montaglianni, announced the draw for the inaugural CONCACAF League of Nations will take place on March 7th in Miami, Florida. The new League will replace the CFU Caribbean Cup and the COPA Centro American tournaments.

This new formatted tournament will serve as a qualifier for the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup with the 41-member associations divided into three groups.

Brown says dissolving the CFU Caribbean Cup and COPA Centro -American will allow teams across the region to compete with each other regularly.

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Brown said teams unable to make it to the Gold Cup competition were like teams in Major Leagues around the World that play in competitions without ever being able to win Team West Indies them.

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Brown currently coaches at West Pines United F.C., and is one of the directors at the club responsible for the girls football program.

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A traditional dance group put on a cultural extravaganza at the airport, with dozens of local cricket fans showing up to greet the two-time, former 50-overs World Cup champions.

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Extradition Of Warner Pushed Back Again The Trinidad-born, embattled former FIFA vice-president, Jack Warner, has succeeded in having extradition proceedings against him pushed back again – this time for another nine months.

The extradition delay comes some three months after a Trinidad and Tobago court threw out an appeal filed on behalf of Warner, that challenged the legality of the extradition order.

Justice Mark Mohammed agreed that the appeal against the decision would be heard in November this year.

Warner remains a prominent figure in the FIFA corruption scandal which saw several high-profile officials indicted by the US courts in 2015. He is facing corruption charges in the US. Warner is accused of 12 offences related to racketeering, corruption and money laundering, allegedly committed in the US and Trinidad and Tobago, dating as far back as 1990.

Port St. Lucie Vs. Tropics At Girl Scout Friendship Park Port St. Lucie beat Tropics by two wickets in their clash at the Girl Scout Friendship Park.

Port St. Lucie reached179 for 8 with Richard Louis scoring 51, Charles Reid 32 and Ricardo Mills, 25. Bowling for Tropics, OliverTafee took 4 for 42 and Nicholas Mittoo 2 for 20.

Tropics earlier made 178 for 7 in their allotted 40 overs. St. Christopher Brown scored 40 while Keith Basil added 29 and Bert Davis, 25. Bowling for Port St. Lucie, Charles Reid bagged 2 for 21 and Elton Tucker 2 for 24.

Southshore Vs. Ambassadors At John Stretch Park Ambassadors beat Southshore by five wickets in their face-off at the John Stretch Park. Ambassadors made 260 for 5 with Haldin Martin adding a massive 88 and

Jamaica Moves Up The FIFA Ranks Jamaica is among the significant movers on the latest release of the FIFA Coca-Cola world football rankings surge into the top 50.

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Ambassador, Port St. Lucie And Lauderhill Jammers Chalk Up Wins Ambassador, Port St. Lucie and Lauderhill Jammers chalked-up wins last Sunday in the South Florida Cricket Alliance 40-overs cricket competition.

Lauderhill Jammers Vs. St. Bess At The Lauderhill Sports Park Lauderhill Jammers won by 163 runs after scoring 233 all-out in 37 of their 40 allotted overs.

Shawn Finley scored 74 while Dean Morgan added 41; Timmy Surujbally, 39 and Omari Williams 20. Bowling for St. Bess, Sherwlyn Powell bagged 5 for 21 and Massood Mohammed 2 for 47.

In reply, St. Bess was bowled out for 77 in 18 overs. Sherwlyn Powell reached 26 while O'Brian Jones added 21. Bowling for Lauderhill Holder Jammers, Adam Khan bragged 6 for 9 and Rohan Shield 3 for 16.

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Fedrick Redwood 80. Bowling for Southshore, Sylvester Hickie bagged 3 for 43 and Byron Bowes 3 for 52.

Southshore earlier reached 259 for 6 in their allotted 40 overs with Michael Nembhard making an impressing 120 not-out. Maxie Gayle added 34 and Denton Lloyd 25. Bowling for Ambassadors, Mark Laing took 3 for 43.

Upcoming Schedule For Sunday February 25th Ÿ South Shore vs. W. P. B. Titans at John Stretch Park Ÿ Tropics United vs. Ambassadors at Lauderhill Sports Park Ÿ Port St. Lucie vs. Lauderhill Jammers at Girl Scout Friendship Park All games start at 10: A.M.

The Reggae Boyz, who held World Cup qualifiers' South Korea to a 1-all draw last month in Turkey, has climbed five places on the rank up to 50.

The Boyz, however, remain the number one ranked Caribbean team and 4th in CONCACAF behind Mexico, who are holding firm at 17. The US moved up one place to 24th and Costa Rica rose two places, to 25th.

The top 15 remains the same with world champions Germany still ranked number one ahead of Brazil and Portugal. The most significant mover this month was World Cup qualifiers Iceland, climbing to an all-time high position of 18th after moving up two places.

Also making significant moves and entering the top 50 are Venezuela, up to 48th after climbing up 4 places, and Hungary who moved up 5 places to 49th, entering the top 50 at the expense of Cameroon who are down 6 places to 51st.

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