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Over the years, suggestions have been made to rename Black History month, “Black American History Month” because of the focus on Black American history. To be fair, it was the intent of American historian Carter G. Woodson to highlight Black American History when he founded Negro History Week in 1926. The week later evolved into Black History Month, but Black American history remained the focus. However, the history of Black people in the Caribbean and the USA is intricately woven in many instances.
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No More Curfew! Prime Minister Holness Says Covid-19 Measures Will Soon End by Sheri-Kae McLeod
Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness has signaled his intention to further relax the island's curfew and other COVID-19 measures in the coming months. For the last few months, Holness has been urging Jamaicans to take personal responsibility to protect themselves from the virus, by getting vaccinated, wearing a mask in public spaces, and staying home if sick. He has also been adamant that the government will not be reverting to lockdowns as it looks to return the country to
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normalcy. While addressing business leaders at the Jamaica Stock Exchange Conference on January 25, the Prime Minister again called on Jamaicans to accept the fact that the country, like the rest of the world, must learn to live with the coronavirus. “Our society must adapt to living with COVID-19. Almost two years into the pandemic, we have both the knowledge and the means to protect ourselves. Citizens have access to enough reliable information and resources to access their own health and risks as well as their own economic circumstances and make their own personal decisions,” Holness
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PAGE A2 Prime Minister Andrew Holness (le ) poses with Bahamian Prime Minister, Philip Davis while visi ng the Bahamas for the Grand Reopening of Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort and Offshore Island on January 27, 2022. – Contributed
St Elizabeth na ve Keturah “Grammie” Wright was honored by the city of Miramar on January 26, 2022. The day was proclaimed “Keturah 'Grammie' Wright Day” by Mayor Wayne Messam. – Contributed
Jamaica's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Leslie Campbell (le ) visits Consul General for Southern USA, Oliver Mair at the Consulate Office in Miami recently. – Contributed
Keishia Thorpe, the Jamaica-born Maryland Teacher, who was named the winner of the Varkey Founda on Global Teacher Prize 2021, visits the Office of the Prime Minister for a chat with Prime Minister Andrew Holness recently. – Contributed Lauderhill Commissioner Lawrence Mar n and Florida-based U.S. Representa ve Debbie Wasserman Schultz support the Broward Human Trafficking Coali ons' (BHTC) annual event held on January 29, 2022. – Contributed
Miramar Commissioner Maxwell Chambers (right) Commissioner Alexandra Davis (4th from right), and CG for Jamaica Oliver Mair (5th from right) at the BHM kickoff event surrounded by some of the ar sts performing at the Afro Carib Fest on Feb 26th. – Contributed Broward County Public Schools Ac ng Superintendent Vickie Cartwright speaks at the Broward Human Trafficking Coali ons march on January 29, 2022. – Contributed
Last week, Miramar Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis (second from right) awarded the Miramar Police Department's Code Enforcement Division with a Cer ficate of Commenda on for their exemplary work in the City. – Contributed
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Jamaican-American Justice Among Supreme Court Nominees by Sheri-Kae McLeod
US President Joe Biden has announced he will be nominating the first Black woman to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court, following the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer, who plans to retire later this year. Among the list of possible replacements is Supreme Court Justice and Deputy Assistant US Attorney General, Leondra Kruger, the daughter of a Jamaican immigrant. "It's long overdue, in my opinion," said President Biden. "Our process is going to be rigorous. I will select a nominee worthy of Justice Breyer's legacy of excellence and decency. While I've been studying candidates' backgrounds and writings, I've made no decision except one: the person I will nominate will be someone with extraordinary qualifications, character, experience, and integrity. And that person will be the first Black woman ever nominated to the United States Supreme Court," he added. The 45-year-old Kruger is a native of California. Her mother immigrated to the United States from Jamaica, and her late father was an American Jew whose parents had immigrated from Europe. Kruger graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University. She also earned her law degree from Yale Law School, where she
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Leondra Kruger, left, is sworn in as an associate justice to the California Supreme Court by Gov. Jerry Brown during an inauguration ceremony in Sacramento, California, Jan. 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
While I've been studying candidates' backgrounds and writings, I've made no decision except one: the person I will nominate will be someone with extraordinary qualications, character, experience, and integrity. And that person will be the rst Black woman ever nominated to the United States Supreme Court," – Biden served as Editor-in-Chief of the Yale Law Journal. She was the first Black woman elected to the position. The Jamaican American worked at various law firms throughout her career. From 2007 to 2013, Kruger was an assistant to the United
States Solicitor General, and the acting principal deputy solicitor general. She was the first Black woman to hold the role. In 2014, Kruger was appointed as Associate Justice to the California Supreme Court. She became the court's second African-American woman
justice, following Janice Rogers Brown. At 38, she was the youngest appointee to the court in recent years and the third youngest appointee to the court ever. If she replaces Justice Stephen Breyer, she will also continue the tradition of the court's "Jewish seat." While Justice Elena Kagan is also Jewish, Breyer sits in a seat historically assigned to a Jew for a large part of the past 100 years. She will also become the third Black Justice and the sixth woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court. She will also be the first person of Jamaican descent to serve on the Supreme Court. The list of other nominees includes U.S. Circuit Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson and U.S. District Judge J. Michelle Childs. According to the Associated Press, the nomination can be confirmed before Breyer officially retires. Kruger is married to Brian Hauck, who is also a lawyer. The couple have two young children. She was the first member of the California Supreme Court to give birth while serving on the bench.
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Grenada's New Political Party bows out of Next Election The recently formed, The Grenada Movement (TGM), political party, says it will not participate in the next general election constitutionally due by 2023, but widely expected to be held before that deadline. In a statement issued on Monday, the party, headed by Dr. Patrick Antoine, the former economic and trade policy advisor to the government and ambassador to the World Trade Organization, said “after much consultation with our members and upon careful reflection, we announce that we will not
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participate in the upcoming election cycle. “This is due in large measure to our collective belief that, as a party, we need to be more firmly grounded in the consciousness of the Grenadian people. We, TGM, have already taken the decision to work internally to continue readying the organization for the task of governing our state of Grenada.” The party said that it has also taken note of the public calls for more internal work to be done before “we are ready to offer ourselves for consideration to govern our state. “TGM is firm in its commitment to provide the people of Grenada with a genuine developmental alternative, and as such will continue our evolution with the same diligence and continues on B4 – Bows Out
St. Lucia Confirms Cases of Omicron Variant Health authorities in St. Lucia have confirmed the presence of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus (COVID-19), saying it may be the dominant variant circulating on the island. “This justifies the high rate of transmission within the communities and workplaces,” the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs said in a statement on Tuesday. “The Omicron variant was confirmed in 13 of the samples sequenced; there was one case of the Delta variant. Of the 13 cases of Omicron diagnosed, 11 of them are nationals and two are non-nationals, two males and 11 females,” the ministry said noting that the location of the Omicron cases includes the capital Castries, the northern village of Gros-Islet and the southern town of Vieux-Fort. The ministry said since the start of the fifth wave that began on December 16, last year, 7,780 cases have been diagnosed with an average of 173 cases per day. It said women account for 59 per cent of the
cases and 29 COVID-19 deaths have been recorded; with more than half of the fatalities being men. The ministry said so far this week, it continues to register cases and that the seven day average approximation indicates a downward trend in the epidemiological curve. “We note reductions in most of the public health indicators. We continue to appeal to all organizations, public and private sectors to ensure the strengthening of all public health protocols,” the ministry said. “Public health officials have managed five waves; each wave with its own peculiarities and challenges requiring the institution of numerous and differing measures and policies to best manage the ever-increasing number of confirmed cases.” The ministry said as the island enters another phase in the management of the pandemic, there will be changes to the discharge process for individuals diagnosed
with COVID-19. “The letter of discharge from isolation or clearance letter as it is commonly referred to will no longer be issued by an official from the Ministry of Health for the workplaces. “All persons tested either because they were symptomatic or were identified through the contact tracing process are issued a sick leave document. The sick leave is a legal document which indicates the number of days of isolation from work and the day that individual is fit to return to work.” The ministry said for persons who have had no symptoms throughout their isolation period, they are fit to return to work once the sick leave has ended and they are free of symptoms. “For persons who have been experiencing symptoms and continue to be symptomatic after the sick leave has ended, they should remain at home and not return to work unless directed and/or assessed by a health care provider.”
Guyana to Introduce Twothousand-Dollar Banknote In another few weeks, the Government of Guyana will launch a two-thousand-dollar bill.
“It's coming out. It's really nice and it has our logo which is of recent, One Guyana, and it carries our national flower, our national flag. It's a reflection of our cohesiveness and our natural and national heritage that we want to portray,” – Dr. Ganga Governor of the Bank of Guyana, Dr Gobind Ganga, says the new note will go into circulation after all the administrative procedures such as publication in the Official Gazette, alerting the public about the security features and presenting one of the notes symbolically to President Irfaan Al. “We are going to do it within three continues on A7 – New Banknote
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Do you think the Reggae Boyz would have performed better if spectators were in the stands to support them? Jevaughn - Kingston, Jamaica I think spectators would have helped them perform slightly better but I don't think it would change their standing. They also have a lot of other major issues that hold them back as a team. When you take everything else into consideration including the fact that they aren't coordinated, that just seems like one small thing.
Rajhni - Kingston, Jamaica I believe so yes. Spectators especially for home games give players added confidence , the feeling of being supported, cheered on helps with the whole atmosphere around the game. A stadium with 15,000 adoring fans can help players settle in quicker into a game , they also can assist in disrupting the flow for the opposing team. There is a reason the fans are considered the 12th player in football.
Lance - North Lauderdale, Florida Yes I believe spectators would have helped. Moral support...the crowd is your 12th man always a great source of inspiration!!!! Especially when you score early. The crowd gets hyped and into the game. Singing shouting and chanting! Plus as players it's great to see the crowd and your adrenaline gets pumping.
Cleren - Montego Bay, Jamaica I believe spectators would have made a positive difference. Every football team and managers speak of the 12th player which is the supporters so it goes without saying teams feed off the energy of cheering supports and teams buckled under heckling. I’m not sure where Jamaica would be in the standings because there are other issues facing the squad, but they would definitely be in a better position than where they are now.
Francois - Plantation, Florida My answer is no. The reason I say this because in order to solve Jamaica's problem we need to get to the root of the problem which in my humble opinion is the management, the people pulling the strings. For as long as I can remember football has been about 'fren ting' i.e. the people in charge always seem to favor his friend rather than the player who actually deserves to be playing. If we can get the right people in charge who actually cares about youth development and forward progress then we have a chance.
AllSportsJamaica – Sunrise, Florida Of course it would have made a difference! The twelfth man as they call it would have been openly welcomed. Leading 1-0 late in a game with 10 men, hearing the crowd’s noise would have had the Boyz on their toes and a reminder of what they were fighting for. The crowd, one could arguably say was a big help in the USA encounter. It’s a pity that they weren’t able to show up in such a crucial Mexico game. Jerome – Montego Bay, Jamaica I am not so sure it would have made a big difference. Yes, it’s nice to have fans chanting in the background, but the difference would have been minimal given their current form. Jamaica is sitting at the bottom of the table, plagued by a plethora of other problems stemming from the players, the coach, their conduct straight up to the head of the organization. The JFF needs a complete overhaul.
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The Caribbean Influence on America's Black History from A1
Black history originated in the Caribbean. While African American history is usually traced back to the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in 1619, enslaved people were brought from Africa to Spanish-occupied West Indian Islands before then. As the British seized ownership of the islands and focused on the development of sugar plantations, the Africa-toWest Indies slave trade intensified. Some of these enslaved people, notably in Barbados, obtained freedom quickly and migrated to regions in Virginia and Massachusetts in the US to create the initial nucleus of free blacks in America. While enslaved Black people in America, particularly the southern states, struggled with the atrocities of slavery, spawning a civil war between the northern and southern states, Blacks in the Caribbean were seizing their freedom. After a thirteen-year rebellion, enslaved people led by Toussaint L'Ouverture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines completed the Haitian Revolution against the French to create the first western Black independent nation in 1804. And, in Jamaica, Blacks like Sam Sharp, Paul Bogle, and Nanny of the Maroons strived to ensure the British emancipated slavery in Jamaica, and the rest of the Caribbean, by the 1860s.
Influence on enslaved Americans News of successful slave revolutions and formerly enslaved people in the Caribbean influenced similar revolutions and, ultimately, emancipation in the US.
While Blacks suffered humiliation from racial segregation and suppression in the post-slavery era, Blacks in the Caribbean established themselves in their respective countries and gradually seized power from the British. Black self-governance In the early 1940s, several charismatic and intellectual leaders like Alexander Bustamante and Norman Manley in Jamaica and Eric Williams in Trinidad and Tobago formed political parties, which represented the rights of the people against British rule. This led to local self-government in the 1950s, the establishment of a West Indies Federation in 1959, and after the break up of that federation, the birth of independent political nations in the 1960s onwards. The solidification of Blacks in the Caribbean as their own political and economic leaders did not deter Caribbean nationals from migrating to the US. While these migrants
shunned the segregated south, they were attracted by opportunities presented in New York, where they perpetuated the Caribbean influence.
Caribbean influence in New York From the mid-1930s, Caribbean nationals like Marcus Garvey played a pivotal role in sowing the seeds of the Negro Advancement, later Black Power movement in America; and cultural icons like Jamaican author Claude McKay were instrumental in the Black cultural movement revolution taking place in New York and other cities. Today, through music and other cultural forms, the Caribbean continues to strongly influence aspects of American culture, generally. There are many other historical instances of the close relations between Black Caribbean and Black America and the influence they had on each other. Moreover, the influence of the Caribbean on the general history of America continues. Today, Caribbean Americans form the largest foreign black population in the US. It's commendable this population was successful in gaining national recognition with Caribbean-American Heritage Month commemorated annually in June.
Organize celebration of Caribbean history But, notwithstanding, Black History Month, at least as it is commemorated in America, does not sufficiently highlight the rich, eclectic history of the Caribbean and its people. Since it is unrealistic to expect the Americanization of Black History Month to change, it is incumbent on the Caribbean community to collaborate on finding a unique format to commemorate this unique history periodically.
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Widespread flooding in Haiti following heavy rains Nearly 2,500 families need temporary shelter following more than 36 hours of rainfall that caused several rivers to overflow their banks.
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here are reports that three people were killed, more than 2,500 houses damaged, and crops destroyed in Haiti Tuesday following floods caused by the passage of a cold front on Monday. Berla Severin, of Haiti's Civil Protection Agency, says one person was also reported missing.
New Banknote weeks. We are really targeting Mashramani time,” he said, adding that the new note was expected to go into circulation to commemorate the country's 55th Independence anniversary but that was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mashramani, often abbreviated to “Mash”, is an annual festival that celebrates
Damage was also reported in the neighboring Dominican Republic. The Civil Protection Agency said in its partial assessment that nearly 20 communes in the departments of the North, Northeast and Nippes were affected by the rains that caused 2,578 houses to be affected by floods and destroyed three.
It said nearly 2,500 families need temporary shelter following more than 36 hours of rainfall that caused several rivers to overflow their banks. In Cap-Haitien, several neighborhoods near the Haut du Cap River were flooded with the authorities saying part of the historic city center was also flooded. They said trees were uprooted by wind gusts. In the North-East, the Caracol Power Plant is under water, while in the Nippes department, volunteers from the Baradères communal civil protection committee have identified 153 flooded houses in the city center. The General Directorate of Civil Protection is urging people in flood-prone areas and exposed to strong winds to take precaution to protect themselves and their loved ones and, above all, not to cross flooded rivers under any circumstances.
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Guyana becoming a Republic on February 23, 1970. Ganga said the GUY$2,000 note will depict the One Guyana unity theme and is part of plans to commemorate Guyana's 55th Independence anniversary. He said the nation may have to return to one dollar, five dollar and 10-dollar notes
because “the currency shouldn't be depreciating any further.” Guyana banknotes are in the GUY$20, GUY$50, GUY$100, GUY$500, GUY$1,000, and GUY$5,000 denominations.
Haiti Condemns Meeting Between OAS Sec. General and Former Ministers The Haitian government has criticized the decision of the Secretary General of the Organisation of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro, to meet last week with three former government ministers, including former prime minister Claude Joseph, regarding the investigation into the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. “The Haitian Government has just learned with amazement that you have received, at the headquarters of the Organization of American States (OAS), a group of people who, under the pretext to advance the ongoing investigation into the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse use you for purposes of destabilizing Haiti in order to pursue political objectives,” the Haitian Chancellor (Foreign Affairs Minister) Jean Victor Généus, said in a letter to Almagro. “Our surprise is all the greater, Mr Secretary General, as the Organization that you have the privilege of directing is involved with the Government in this difficult process of establishing and consolidating a climate of stability, security and peace in order to be able to organize this very year these free, honest and democratic elections to provide the country with a President and elected officials as soon as possible in order to ensure the functioning democratic of its institutions,” Généus wrote. Last week, Joseph, along with former justice minister, Rockefeller Vincent and former government commissioner, Bedford Claude, met with Almagro, noting that the “investigation into the assassination of President Moïse is a transnational crime, and today involves several countries in the region. “We have therefore asked the SecretaryGeneral for regional action, in the face of the systematic blocking of the investigation by the current Prime Minister, Ariel Henry in order to arrive at the truth,” they said.
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COMMUNITY Miramar Celebrates Black History Meets Reggae Month Inner Circle And Clinton Lindsay To Receive Reggae Icon Awards The Bad Boys of Reggae, Inner Circle, and pioneering radio broadcaster Clinton Lindsay, are the recipients of this year's Reggae Icon Awards, presented by City of Miramar Commissioner Alexander P. Davis. Reggae legend Bob Marley will also be recognized with the Jamaica 60th Legacy Award which will be presented to the Marley family. The Marcus Garvey Award will be presented to former Broward County Mayor and Commissioner Dale Holness, for his years as a public servant and a relentless advocate to achieve equal opportunities for minorities. The presentation ceremony will take place on Thursday, February 24, 6:00 p.m. at the Miramar Banquet Hall located at 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025. The City of Miramar has planned a series of events to celebrate Black History Month and Reggae Month under the theme “Black History Meets Reggae”. The Reggae Icon Award, initiated by Commissioner Davis in 2019, recognizes the valuable contribution of notable individuals to Reggae music while the Marcus Garvey Award recognizes a local champion in the fight for equality and justice among minorities. Commissioner Davis stated, “Inner Circle and Clinton Lindsay have made groundbreaking contributions to reggae music and I am happy to be honoring them continues on B4 – Miramar
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No Criminal Charges Against Broward Sheriff Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony will not face prosecution, despite an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) concluding that he lied multiple times on official documents. The sheriff came under fire in 2020 for failing to disclose that authorities arrested him for a fatal shooting in 1993 when he was 14. He was found not guilty after arguing self-defense. Tony was reportedly exonerated for the incident and the records sealed. Following reports that Tony lied on an affidavit he signed in 2005 when applying to the Coral Springs Police Department, the FDLE began investigating him. He signed saying that he had never had a criminal record sealed or expunged. He also lied about never being arrested.
Tony talks too little, too late But despite the findings, the FDLE noted that the falsehoods made were too long ago to prosecute. “Although it appears that Tony knowingly and willfully misled public servants in the performance of their official duties by making false statements in writing on his official applications (regarding his traffic citation, drug use, and arrest history) to members of the CSPD, a criminal prosecution of these
In 1993, Tony was arrested, aer shooting and killing 18-year-old Hector Rodriguez, using his father’s gun, at his family home in Philadelphia. According to Tony, Rodriguez had threatened to kill him and his brother, and the shooting was an act of self-defense.
actions would be negated per Florida State Statute (F.S.S.) 775.15 (2) (d), Florida’s Statute of Limitations,” the FDLE stated in a report. In 1993, Tony was arrested, after shooting and killing 18-year-old Hector Rodriguez, using his father’s gun, at his family home in Philadelphia. According to Tony, Rodriguez had threatened to kill him and his brother, and the shooting was an act of self-defense. When the troubling details about his past emerged, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who had appointed Tony as Sheriff, came to his defense. “It seems like he was in a very rough
neighborhood, and he was trying to defend his family. I don’t think it would’ve, because it was self-defense,” the governor said then. “It did not come up in the background check because he had never been charged.” Sheriff Tony received his appointment by DeSantis in 2019 after the department suspended Scott Israel due to the Broward Sheriff Office’s handling of the Parkland shooting and Fort Lauderdale Airport shooting.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar People continue to tout the use of apple cider vinegar as a medicine chest item useful in treating a wide variety of physical ailments. For years, herbalists and older members of the community have cited the healing qualities of apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar, found in supermarkets and herbal shops, is made from pulverized apples after a period of fermentation when the apples are broken down to bacteria and yeast, turned into alcohol that ferments into vinegar, holding high contents of acetic and amino acids. The proponents of the healing effects of apple cider vinegar, preferably the organic kind, recommend its consumption (usually a tablespoon in an 8-ounce glass of water two to three times daily to treat: Digestive problems like heartburn or indigestion. (Consume the apple cider vinegar after meals). Diabetes: apple cider vinegar reduces glucose (sugar) levels (Consume a dose of the product before going to bed). High cholesterol: Consume daily apple cider vinegar reduces high levels of cholesterol. High blood pressure: Regular doses reduce high blood pressure and promote a healthy heart. Cancer: Apple cider vinegar is said to slow the growth, and even kill cancer cells. Weight loss: the product promotes weight loss, as it is said to reduce the appetite making people feel less hungry.
Heart disease continues to kill more Americans than any other disease. Accordingly, with February being commemorated as American Heart Month it's important everyone, young and old, pay attention to information generated by cardiologists, related associations and general medical practitioners this month. South-Miami cardiologists, Dr. Marissa Bash believes among the reasons for perpetuation of heart disease is confusion and misconceptions people receive from conflicting information. Dr. Bash said “too often there are reports of a variety of research that often gives conflicting information on how to maintain a healthy heart and avoid heart disease; most importantly heart attacks which, of course, can be fatal. The heart is a muscle and like other muscles in the body it must be managed properly, but it's the body's most important muscle. By contracting and expanding efficiently it circulates life inducing fluid, blood, and oxygen throughout the body.” She advised two main ways to avoid heart diseases are through consistent healthy diet, and regular moderate exercise. “One of the key reasons for high rates of heart disease in America is poor diet. The American diet too often consists of fat, sugar and salt which usually foster poor heart health.” She said too many Americans delude themselves into believing they are too busy to eat properly. She also mentioned that it's important that people consume diets that do not build up bad cholesterol, a chief contributing factor to heart disease. To reduce possibility of bad cholesterol and promote a healthy heart one should consume regular diets of proteins usually found in eggs, beans, chicken, turkey, almond nuts, green vegetables and grains like oats. The cardiologists also suggested carrots, apples, ripe bananas, grapefruit, cold-water fish, and olive oil are good. Foods to be avoided or minimized include dairy products, pork and fried foods. “A simple recommendation that helps in protecting the
heart, but some people ignore is drinking plenty of water daily,” Dr. Bash said. “It's really true; we should consume 64 ounces or eight by 8 ounce containers of water daily, and more water the more weight we carry.” She said it's also best to consume filtered water. Responding to a question about vitamin supplements which some people depend on for a healthy heart she cautions since there are “too many synthetic vitamins on the market” it's best to consume pure organic vitamins. Dr. Bash emphasized even with a sensible diet, and drinking plenty of water, a healthy heart requires regular exercise. “Not necessarily spending hours in a gym, but by simply walking briskly at least 20 -30 minutes daily. Walking is by far the best exercise and works wonders to reduce unhealthy stress, enhance blood circulation, reduce bad cholesterol and sugar levels in the body.”
Health effects of the properties found in apple cider vinegar: Potassium: Aids the building of muscles, transmission of nerve impulses, heart activity, prevents brittle teeth, hair loss, and nasal mucus. Acetic acid: Slows the digestion of starch, and lowers the increase of glucose in the blood. Ash (or alkaline): Helps to maintain proper pH levels in the body, which prevents and/or fight cancer cells. Malic acid: Helps to prevent the ill effects of viruses, bacteria, and fungi; removes toxins from the body, enhance bowel regularity, and promotes clean, healthy skin. Because of the acidic qualities of apple cider vinegar, it’s always recommended it’s diluted before applying it to the skin or drinking. If applied or consumed too strong it can damage the tooth enamel, tissues of the throat, mouth, or skin, and have the reverse effect in the stomach.
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Rihanna Expecting First Child with A$AP Rocky Bajan Singer and entrepreneur Robyn “Rihanna” Fenty is pregnant. The 33-year-old billionaire debuted her baby bump in official photos, while out in Harlem, New York with rapper boyfriend A$AP Rocky. This is the first child for both Rihanna and Rocky, who have been romantically linked, on and off, since 2013. According to multiple reports, the couple began seriously dating again in early 2021. During a May 2021 interview with GQ, the rapper confirmed the romance, calling Rihanna “the love of my life”. A$AP Rocky was born in New York, but his father, who died in 2012, was from Barbados. Last December, the couple spent the holidays on the island, just a few weeks after Barbados named Rihanna its 11th national hero.
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No Jazz and Blues Festival This Year Due to the uncertainty caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic, organizers of the famous Jamaica Jazz and Blues event have decided to postpone this year’s staging until next year. The event’s owner/executive producer Walter Elmore said he and his team had big plans for this year’s staging. However, artists are still very reluctant to commit to performances until they better understand the impact of the virus, especially outside of their homeland. After a five-year hiatus, the festival made a triumphant return virtually in January 2021, amassing more than 200,000 views worldwide. Despite this, Elmore stated that “all things considered, the team felt strongly that rather than just do the festival virtually this year, we should wait until we could present an event that can offer both physical and virtual options.” With the festival expected to celebrate its 21st staging in 2023, the event organizers have promised that the 2023 staging will be a magical experience.
Producer JR Bloodline Drops New 'Riddim' Protection List by Danielle Mills Kingston producer Junior Smith, better known as Jr Bloodline, is confident that his latest project, the Protection List Riddim, will be a huge success. Released on October 22, the seven-track set features Blessings Counted (Mummy) by Onsound Mynd, Protection List (Maestro Don), If I Die (Proghres), Hyya (G-Whizz), Time and Prayer (Lavisch), Guide Me (GIHRL), and Mi Learn by J Dart. “I believe this rhythm has the potential to be one of the top rhythms for 2022. All the songs on it are conscious and inspirational. I'm getting great feedback about this project from DJs in different parts of the world, including the
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Caribbean, Africa, Australia, and Europe,” he said. “I'm not new to the game, but I've been building my brand over the past few years. I decided that I wanted to do something different by using these artistes to push positive vibes
based on what we see happening here in Jamaica with crime and violence,” the producer added. He said he wanted to produce a riddim as a household name. “Household in a sense very family-friendly, music to inspire a nation, motivate anyone who hears the songs.” Code Lank mixed and mastered the Protection List riddim. According to JR Bloodline, the project took almost two years to complete. “I wanted to make sure the project was full package and quality-driven,” he shared. JR Bloodline has produced music such as the Morning Bliss (a joint effort with Luigi Society) and Lifespan rhythm. The producer's biggest project to date is
Funny How by Onsound Mynd. To date, the song has more than 2,000,000 views on YouTube. Born and raised in Seaview Gardens, Kingston, he began his career as an engineer at the 007 studio, organizing dubs. He has worked with other producers such as Seanizzle, Troyton Music, and Anju Blaxx. The hardworking producer is currently working on several new projects slated for later this year. “I have a lot of new projects in the works. The fans can expect a lot of new music from Jr Bloodline Music Group this year,” he said. JR Bloodline is also the promoter of the popular Morning Bliss Breakfast Party held annually.
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vigilance that has become our hallmark.” It said it would continue to advocate and to champion the issues such as poverty and the working poor, unemployment, and food and nutrition insecurity. The TGM said while it is “aware that our supporters are disappointed by our decision to not participate in the next general election cycle….we believe that there is a need for us to build a strong institution that will give the Grenada people the representation they deserve. “We will forever remain grateful to you the people for the continued support of our members and partners, even as we dedicate our efforts to building an enduring institution for the people of Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique.” Last month, Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell, whose New National Party (NNP) won all 15 seats in the Parliament in the last two general elections, said the upcoming general election, constitutionally due by June next year, will not only be the most fascinating, but the last one for him. “This coming election campaign will mostly like be my last; not most likely it will be! It will be the most interesting and fascinating one,” said Dr Mitchell who has represented the constituency of St George's Northwest in the Lower House Parliament or the House of Representatives since 1984. Thirty-seven years in this ball game has taught me a lot about politics. Some people have to learn some serious politics, they will learn,” he said, in reference to the election of attorney Dickon Mitchell as leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), which is expected to be the NNP's main challenger at the polls.
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No More Curfew! said. The Prime Minister also put the country on notice that some of the country's existing COVID-19 measures will soon end, barring any extreme spike in cases. He stated that at this stage in the pandemic, the government cannot afford for the restrictions to impede economic recovery. “It is no longer appropriate or necessary for the government to use crude, blanket measures such as lockdowns to shield the population from the virus. These restrictions are designed to restrict movement, but ultimately, put a strangle-hold on economic and social activity. They keep our children out of school, they have a devastating impact on livelihoods, and they also have severe psycho-social impacts. Therefore, barring any extreme change in circumstances, our approach will be to gradually scale back the measures once we get
out of the fourth wave that we are now experiencing. We will not keep the measures longer than is necessary,” Holness explained. The island currently has a 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. curfew in place. Spectators have been prohibited from attending various sporting events, and other major social events, like concerts are also banned. Albeit the restrictions, Jamaica is still in the midst of a massive fourth wave of COVID-19, which saw a one-day record of 1,968 new cases at its peak on January 16. The country also has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the Caribbean, with just 22 per cent of the population fully vaccinated. When the Ministry of Health & Wellness launched the vaccination campaign in 2021, the goal was to have 65 per cent of the population vaccinated by March 2022.
Miramar Celebrations with the prestigious Reggae Icon Awards this year. February is Black History Month and Reggae Month, and it is fitting to also recognize Bob Marley and the Marley family as well as former Commissioner Dale Holness for his work as a champion for change in our community.” The Inner Circle Band was formed in 1968, the band was successful with several hits featuring lead singer Jacob Miller and was about to embark on a major US tour when Miller tragically died in a car crash in 1980. The group relocated to Miami and released several international hit singles, including "Sweat (A La La La La Long)" and "Bad Boys," the theme from the American television show Cops. The group won a Grammy Award in 1993 for their
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While that the target is unlikely to be met, Prime Minister Holness said the government is still planning to move forward. “If it is that our vaccination rates don't rise to the level where we can be guaranteed herd immunity then the government can only help our citizens by providing information and encouraging them to get vaccinated. But we cannot keep our economy under restrictions. I'm saying this to prepare both the business community and society generally that in the coming months, we will have to take down more of the restrictions that are in place,” he stated. Prime Minister Holness said Jamaicans should start visualizing the end of the Disaster Risk Management Act and the various COVID19 protocols and restrictions that it underpins.
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“Bad Boys” album and received a second nomination in 1994 for the album “Reggae Dancer”. They have continued to record with several young artistes including Chronixx and Teejay. Sound businessmen, the band members have successfully operate Circle House Studios and the Circle Sound production company. For more than 40 years, Clinton Lindsay has been a driving force in the development and promotion of Reggae music in the United States. Lindsay has worn the hat of a promoter, booking agent, artiste manager, journalist, chart compiler, publisher, and the founder of New York's first Reggae award presentation – The Tamika Reggae Awards – which was named for his daughter. He headed the award
presentations from 1989 – 2000. He continues to compile the longest running and most respected Reggae chart in America – The New York Foundation Radio Network Top 30 Music Chart. And in February 2003, he started The South Florida Top 25 Reggae Chart. Lindsay currently hosts the ever popular “The Foundation Radio Network– where it all begins,” Monday – Friday 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET. at ClintonLindsay.com which is carried by several radio stations across the USA.
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Holder Grabs Historic Hattrick to Seal Series Win All-rounder Jason Holder became the first West Indies bowler to capture a hat-trick in Twenty20 Internationals and only the fourth player of all time to grab four wickets in as many deliveries, as the hosts trounced England by 17 runs in the decisive fifth match on Sunday. With England requiring 20 runs from the final over in pursuit of 180 at Kensington Oval, Holder knocked over Chris Jordan (7), Sam Billings (41), Adil Rashid (0) and Saqib Mahmood (0) to send the innings crashing to 162 all out with a ball to spare and hand West Indies a precious 3-2 series win. Holder, whose two previous overs went for 25 runs, started with a no-ball but then kept Barbados-born Chris Jordan scoreless from the next delivery before getting him to hold out to mid-wicket off a low full toss. In a sensational end to the contest, Billings then carted the very next delivery down the throat of substitute Hayden Walsh at mid-wicket again before Adil Rashid skied the hat-trick ball to Odean Smith at deep square. For good measure, Holder bowled Saqib Mahmood off the inside edge with a full-length delivery to finish with five for 27 as West Indies clinched only their second multi-game series win over England. Predictably, Holder was voted Man-of-theMatch and Man-of-the-Series, and said the performance was redemption for a below-par game in the fourth T20 International 24 hours earlier. “A classic finish. It probably wasn't the best of starts for myself but for me, I always try to stay in the game, and you never know how this game can go,” said the 30-year-old. “Last night was a topsy-turvy [game] for me
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as well, starting well but not being able to finish but it's the total opposite today, not starting well but being able to close the game out.” Holder was supported by new-ball partner, outstanding left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein, who claimed four for 30, and set England back by removing dangerman Jason Roy for eight with the fifth ball of the innings, the right-hander edging a sweep into his pad to be caught by wicketkeeper Nicholas Pooran running around to short leg. James Vince put England back on course with 55 off 35 balls, striking seven fours and a six, and putting on 32 for the second wicket with Tom Banton (16) and 46 for the third wicket with captain Moeen Ali (14). Hosein returned for his second over in the 12th to engineer a slide which saw four wickets tumble for 33 runs in 31 balls and though Billings, who hammered a four and two sixes in a 28-ball cameo, added 43 for the seventh with Jordan, the advantage was with West Indies at the start of the final over. “It's wonderful. I thank the Almighty for giving us this victory but having said, I think every single one in that dressing room, we rallied
together throughout everything,” said captain Kieron Pollard, who was confronted with media reports of disunity in the squad ahead of the game. “Every time we won a game there was something negative against us, but we came out today and the guys really rallied so well, well done to every single one of them and all the supporters who supported us.” Pollard had earlier top-scored with an unbeaten 41 off 25 balls as West Indies, opting for first knock, posted 179 for four off their 20 overs. West Indies were going nowhere at 113 for four at the end of the 16th over before Pollard combined with Rovman Powell, who belted a 17ball 35 not out with a four and four sixes, to plunder 66 from the last four overs in an unbroken fifth wicket stand worth 74. Opener Brandon King chimed in with 34 off 31 balls with two fours and two sixes, laying the foundation for the innings in a 59-run, second wicket partnership with left-hander Kyle Mayers whose 31 came from 19 deliveries with three fours and two sixes.
Jamaica Lost a Cricket Giant in Easton McMorris By Patrick Green Easton McMorris, a former Jamaican cricket captain and West Indies batsman passed away on Tuesday. He died at the age of 86 after a recent illness. His death has sent shock waves through the cricket community, with praise and sadness coming from many of his friends, teammates, and colleagues. Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Wednesday paid tribute to McMorris. CWI President Ricky Skerritt said McMorris was “a true stalwart of the game and contributed significantly at all levels, on and off the field.” “I had the privilege to engage with Mr. McMorris on a few occasions over the years. I found him to be an encouraging and selfless gentleman. On behalf of CWI, I want to send condolences to his family and the entire cricket fraternity in Jamaica,” Skerritt said. McMorris made his Test debut for West Indies against Pakistan at Queen's Park Oval in 1958 in a team alongside Sir Everton Weekes, Sir Garfield Sobers, and Sir Conrad Hunte. He played 13 Test matches and scored one century at an average of 26.85. His highest score was 125 against India at Sabina Park in 1962. In 1972 the Jamaican government bestowed on him the national honor of the Order of Distinction, for outstanding and important service. The Jamaica Cricket Association also made him an Honorary Life Member. McMorris was also an author. His only book was, Jamaica Cricket As I See It: A Selection from the Archives, 1850 – 1970. CWI said that McMorris “led from the front” as a captain. “He was an astute thinker of the game, a shrewd tactician, and was respected by his teammates and opponents. He was a very determined batsman who valued his wicket. The region has lost a true and life-long servant of the game,” it said.
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SPORTS When you prepare in such a way that you know you are able to do greater things than you actually did, you feel a lile disappointed because you did not do what you know you could have done... Anything can happen. You are still grateful that you were able to stand on the podium. – Fraser Pryce
Disappointed but Grateful By Patrick Green
There are no certainties in life, but we still have expectations as humans. Sometimes those expectations are multiplied by millions, especially when you have proven yourself before. On July 31, 2021, eight of the fastest women of the 29th summer Olympics lined up for the starter’s gun in one of the “highest quality fields ever assembled in men or women 100m races.” Three were Jamaicans, and barring a miracle or an accident, the world was sure one of them would win. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce came into the Olympic games as Jamaica’s national champion. On June 29, she brushed aside her compatriots Shericka Jackson (10.82) and Elaine Thompson-Herah (10.84) with a blistering 10.71 seconds. That time made her the 5th fastest woman in history, but that was not even her fastest. Just twenty days before, the 35-year-old mom shocked the world with a jaw-dropping 10.63 at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. That time gave her the title of “fastest woman alive” and the second-fastest in history behind Florence Griffith Joyner. The “Pocket
into a moment of deep concentration and flow-like meditation. She knew this was the most critical moment to deliver and was probably visualizing her journey to victory. The gun went off, and FraserPryce got a good start, but Elaine got an equally great one next to her. Seventy meters into the race, the defending champion ThompsonHerah was in front but not by much. By 80 meters, her name was being written on the gold, and she went on to get her second consecutive Olympic gold medal in 10.61 seconds, setting the new Olympic record. It needed something spectacular to win against the odds, and ThompsonHerah delivered. While Elaine was overwhelmed with excitement and the grandeur of
Rocket” was dubbed the favorite for the 100m gold coming into the Olympics based on those performances. Fraser-Pryce said after claiming her national title: “All my life, I have had doubters, persons who seem to want to determine when I need to stop or go, but I am glad I’m always so driven and focused on what I want to accomplish.”
The Tokyo showdown She satisfied the world’s expectations, leading up to the finals in Tokyo. A comfortable 10.84s to win her first round and a better effort in the semi-finals to win at 10.73 seconds. At the end of the semi-finals, she was the fastest woman going into the final race, and very few doubts were left about whose neck would be wearing the Olympic gold medal. As the announcement of the finalists took center stage, you could slice the nervousness emanating from the women, facing one of their most significant moments in sports and their careers. Fraser-Pryce was different, however. Confidence was bursting from her face as she got ready to secure a historic third gold medal, having won in Beijing and London. Even if she got bronze, that achievement would make her the
most decorated woman in 100m history. But her third gold medal would undoubtedly look better on her chest. Next to Shelly-Ann in lane 4 was the reigning Olympic champion, Elaine Thompson-Herah, her compatriot and 4x100m teammate, and the person who robbed her of a monumental hat-trick of gold at the Rio Olympics. Even though looking less nervous than the rest, you could feel the tension from Elaine. “On your marks” came from the starter. Elaine went down and pulled both ends of her parted ponytail on either side of her face. ShellyAnn affixed her fingers behind the line and went
the victory, Shelly-Ann stood and then walked at the finish line with shock, sadness, and disappointment on her face. She wasn’t the only one. Millions around the world probably had their mouths wide open. The gold medal was supposed to be hers based on everything leading up to the finals. She did her best, but a superior performance when it mattered most slammed the door on her journey to history. Elaine turned the table on her.
Shelly, disappointed but grateful To say Shelly-Ann was disappointed is a massive understatement. But regardless of her mental and emotional status, the “Pocket Rocket” is grateful. In an interview with Caribbean National Weekly, she said: “Look at it this way. When you prepare in such a way that you know you are able to do greater things than you actually did, you feel a little disappointed because you did not do what you know you could have done. But given the circumstances, it’s a championship. Anything can happen. You are still grateful that you were able to stand on the podium. So the disappointment was short-lived because it could have been different. I am grateful that I am able to participate in four consecutive Olympic games.” Fraser-Pryce became the most decorated 100m female athlete by winning the silver medal. She now has three gold, four silver, and one bronze over 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relays.
Jamaica is the Greatest Country by Far in Sprinting Asked about Jamaica’s future as the sprinting capital of the world, the second-fastest woman alive was just as quick with her response. “Jamaica is the greatest country by far when it comes to sprinting. An artist once said that ‘as one gone another one born.’ That is Jamaica. It doesn’t matter what it is. We will always have somebody coming up in the ranks. When the world worries about ShellyAnn retiring soon, we have so many more coming behind us. It’s because of the work, commitment, and sacrifices we have been able to give to our sport and the legacy that we have. And they (young athletes) too will see the fruits of our labor, and they will want to enhance that legacy and to know that if Shelly-Ann can do it, then they too can do it.” Anyone who knows Shelly-Anny knows her depth of gratitude to those who helped and contributed to her journey. She was generous in her praise for the past heroes of Jamaica’s legacy as a sprint factory. “A big, massive shoutout to Merlene Ottey, Veronica Campbell-Brown, and those ladies who set the trail and equipped us to know that whatever we set our minds to, we can achieve it,” she said.
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