National Weekly January 26, 2017

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Jamaica loses 2008 Olympic Gold Medal

One of Jamaica’s legendary sports broadcasters,

Lindy

Usain Bolt, Nesta Carter, Asafa Powell and Michael Frater have all been stripped of their 4x100 meter gold medals

by Howard Campbell Jamaican track and field officials hunkered down Wednesday evening after the International Olympic Committee stripped the Jamaica 4x100 meters team of its gold medal from the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China.

On Wednesday, the IOC ruled that Nesta Carter, a member of the quartet, tested positive for methylhexaneamine, a banned stimulant, while competing in China nine years ago.

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Delapenha passes on

by Kathy Barrett

Born Lloyd Lindberg Delapenha, “Lindy” served with the British armed forces in the Middle East following World War II and while there he was spotted by scouts playing football and became the first Jamaican to play professional football in England. Before Cyril Regis and Laurie Cunningham, John Barnes and Luther Blissett, Dwight Yorke and Ricardo Gardener, Lindy Delapenha made his mark in British soccer. continues on B7 – Lindy

Did the Women Marches have the desired impact?

by Dr. Garth A. Rose

That means Trinidad and Tobago, which placed second, have been elevated to gold medal winners. Japan move up to silver while Brazil have been awarded the bronze medal.

The IOC did not say if the 31-year-old would be banned from competing.

Usain Bolt, Michael Frater, Asafa Powell and Dwight Thomas were the other members of the squad. In the final, Carter, Frater, Powell and Bolt set a national record of 37.36 seconds.

Dr. Warren Blake, president of the Jamaica Amateur Athletic Association, said the sprinter is considering an appeal. “From our understanding the athlete is weighing his options with his legal team as to whether or not to appeal the decision, and we await the outcome of that," said Blake.

Carter is a member of the powerful MVP Track Club where his team-mates include Bolt and fellow star sprinter Yohan Blake.

He has 21 days to file an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sports.

“An overwhelming success” that's how Myrna Lloyd, one of several Caribbean-Americans who participated in last Saturday's Women March on Washington, endorsed media reports about the event as it related to the size of the crowd.

However, Lloyd, a Bajan-American has voiced concern about the impact of the event.

“To call the event a march is a misnomer,” Lloyd said. “The crowd of possibly over 500,000 people, assembled on the assigned 1.2 mile route for what should have been the march, was so huge, that the it could only move three or four feet forward and backward.

So, what should have been a march was really a gigantic, several hours long rally, featuring very passionate speakers.”

Lloyd also expressed concern as to whether the thousands of women, and men, that rallied in Washington, and other US cities, including Miami had “a meaningful impact” on the Trump administration regarding the issues at hand.

“Women marched for issues like equal pay, family leave, against domestic violence, for proabortion choices and securing Planned Parenthood and women clinics. However, after

this mass showing of women, one of the first actions Trump took on Monday was to sign an anti-abortion executive order. This is very frustrating, like a slap in the face. Now, women need to ensure last week's rally wasn't just a oneoff event for show. For women, and other Americans to ensure the rights that constitutionally belong to them are implemented, there have to be several more rallies, more often. We don't continues on A3 – March

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LIFE OF TRINIDAD & TOBAGO PRESIDENT CARMONA THREATENED A4

IT’S TIME TO EXPERIENCE HAITI B3

WES MORGAN SELECTED FOR BEST MALE IN CONCACAF B7 FOR 2016

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United We Stand Jamie Sco -Evere and Lavern Deer, President, Jamaica Interna onal Female Development Inc (JIFD) United to show solidarity for women's rights.

Rewarding Mayor Hazelle ROGERS, DebbieAnn Williams, JNBS Partnership & Community Rela onship Officer & Carmen Bartle , Regional Managers JNMT during the launch of the JN Rewards Program.

Broward Means Business Mayor Sharief, Commissioner Holness presented Luis Garcia, proprietor, Neighbors Food Market with a proclama on during the Broward Means Business Recogni on Program.

Stand Up, Stand Out The Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce revealed the 2017 Women of Dis nc on Honorees during a VIP recep on at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center.

Beat by Beat Feeling the beat at the Sounds of Li le Hai event in Miami

Empowering our Community Youth at the Enrichment event in Overtown Miami earlier in the week.

Protes ng with a smile Protestors during the Bayfront Women Rights march in Miami a er the 45th president inaugura on

Musical Boost Overtown Enrichment Fes val, music showcase for the students of OYC and the Overtown Community (Photo by: Harris Public Rela ons)

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IRS warns of serious scams March as 2017 tax season begins Effective on January 23, South Florida and other tax payers commenced filing their 2016 tax returns. As the season begins, with most taxpayers anticipating significant financial refunds, the IRS is warning tax- payers of the potential for serious scams.

The scams include: An aggressive and sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers, including recent immigrants. Persons who claim to be employees of the IRS, but are not. The scammers use fake names and bogus IRS identification badge numbers, and usually alter their caller ID to make it look like the IRS is calling.

Victims are told they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly through a preloaded debit card or wire transfer. If the victim refuses to cooperate, they are then threatened with arrest, deportation or suspension of a business or driver's license. In many cases, the caller becomes hostile and insulting. Or, victims may be told they have a refund due to try to trick them into sharing private information. If the phone isn't answered, the scammers often leave an “urgent” callback request.

The IRS cautions tax payers that the it never call to demand payment. The agency, generally, will first mail taxpayer's a bill if they owe taxes.

The IRS also cautions scammers are posing

as members of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel a volunteer board that advises the IRS on systemic issues affecting taxpayer. The agency indicates some taxpayers are receiving emails appearing to be from TAP about a tax refund. These emails are a phishing scam, where unsolicited emails which seem to come from legitimate organizations — but are really from scammers — try to trick unsuspecting victims into providing personal and financial information. Taxpayers must not respond or click the links in these emails. People who receive an email that appears to be from TAP regarding their personal tax information are urged to forward it to phishing@irs.gov, indicating the email seems to be a scam.

Taxpayers should also be alerted to: Fake emails purporting to contain an IRS tax bill related to the Affordable Care Act; telephone scammers demanding payments for non-existent taxes, such as the “Federal Student Tax;” another email phishing scam with fake IRS reps asking taxpayers to verify “the last four digits of their social security number” by clicking on a link provided.; and fake calls from scammers claiming they want to verify information like Social Security numbers, bank and credit card information, on tax returns they claim to have.

Gresford Simpson of the IRS offices in Plantation, Florida also cautions taxpayers to ensure they contact known credible and experienced tax prepares to prepare their tax returns, and if in doubt about a tax preparers credibility to contact the IRS for information.

Small business loans expanded throughout Florida The South Florida District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has updated the agency’s Microloan Program by expanding its loans to more small businesses in Florida through the Black Business Investment Fund of Central Florida (BBIF).

SBA’s Microloan Program, which is focused on startups, minority and other underserved markets, provides loans up to $50,000 to help small businesses and certain not-for-profit childcare centers with their start up and expansion expenses.

These Microloans play an important role in distressed communities where access to conventional lending remains a challenge.

The average microloan size is approximately $13,000.

Previously, BBIF provided microloans only throughout the North Florida District and three counties within the South Florida District’s territory.

“However, due to successful performances in BBIF’s portfolio, the SBA has granted their firm the ability to lend through the entire state of Florida, which is a win-win for businesses and consumers continues on A8 – Small business

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have to travel to Washington DC to rally.

People can effectively rally in the cities where they live, including right here in South Florida.”

According to estimates, 10,000 men, women, and children, turned out for the Women Rally of South Florida at the Bayfront Park Amphitheater on Saturday afternoon.

Among the Caribbean-Americans at this rally, Veronica Lindsay, 32, a Miami librarian, said the Miami rally was more directly opposed to Trump's inauguration. “I saw more ant-trump signs and posters, than posters rallying for women rights.”

However, another Caribbean American, Megan Rochester, 30, a nurse at Jackson South Hospital, said “The rally may have seemed more anti-Trump, but several of the issues highlighted were issues Trump opposes, for which we were rallying to be considered by his administration. These issues affect South Floridians, and include healthcare rights, immigrant rights, student's right, voter's rights, worker's rights, environmental rights, and, of course, women's rights.”

The government has issued a clear signal about its stance on abortion. This is evident in the anti-abortion executive order signed by the President that bans US government funding to international non-government organizations that offer a wide range of family planning and reproductive health options - if these include supporting abortion.

“While this order doesn't ban abortion in the or defunds Planned Parenthood, it does signal that the Trump administration could, as was hinted during the election campaign, support defunding Planned Parenthood, and make it difficult for women to have the right to choose,” said Dr. Grichen Phillipe of the North Miami woman's clinic.

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TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

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Life of T&T President Carmona threatened Trinidad and Tobago's National Security Minister Edmund Dillon says death threats have been made on the life of President Anthony Carmona.

Dillon confirmed the report and said the security agencies were continuing to monitor the situation.

“And we continue to ensure the security of the head of state. The Defence Force and Special Branch have been informed accordingly – through the Police Commissioner and Chief of Defence Staff – and are taking the necessary action,” Dillon told the Trinidad

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Guardian newspaper.

The Guardian said the anonymous death threat was received at the Police Command Centre on Sunday with the male caller threatening not only the head of state but “all ah dem”.

The caller said he would be “waiting by the Savannah to offload shots for the President” threatening also to bomb police stations.

So far senior police officials have met with the President.

The Office of the President confirmed that information had been received from the police about a threat being made on the President's life very recently.

Carmona came to office in 2013 for a five-year term.

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Martinique to host CFU Men's Caribbean Cup

PNM retains control of Tobago House of Assembly

The Caribbean Football Union (CFU) announced Wednesday that Martinique will host the finals of the 2016/2017 Scotiabank CFU Men's Caribbean Cup scheduled for June 22 to 25. CFU officials also conducted a draw for the semifinals which landed Jamaica-French Guiana and Curacao- Martinique paired to play each other Both on June 22.

Following those matches, losers from the semifinals will meet to vie for third place, followed by the final. Each of the final-four sides topped their third-round groups in a competition that started in March 2016, earning them each a ticket to the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup, which will be played July 7 to the 26 in the U.S. Haiti, the winner of the Caribbean Cup fifth-place playoff, can still secure a place in the biennial CONCACAF event, but it must prevail over Nicaragua in a two-legged qualifying playoff.

The ruling People's National Movement (PNM) retained control of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) winning 10 of the 12 seats in Monday's elections.

According to the preliminary results, the newly formed Progressive Democratic Patriots (PDP) led by the president of the Public Service Association (PSA), Watson Duke, won the other two seats.

Prime Minister and PNM leader Dr. Keith Rowley said he was pleased with the outcome of the results, telling supporters, it was “a “handsome victory by any standard. “We are extremely happy,” Rowley said of the victory given that the PNM had controlled all 12 seats in the last THA. He said the victory, which provides the PNM with a fifth consecutive hold on the THA “should say a lot of the PNM's success in Tobago and is something to be very proud of. Anybody would know that the longer you are in office, the harder it is to win.”

The PNM entered the election under a new leader in Kelvin Charles, who replaced outgoing THA Chief secretary Orville London. Charles won 1,050 votes to take the Black Rock/Whim/ Spring Garden seat, by a clear-cut margin.

Charles is expected to be sworn in as the new THA Chief Secretary on Thursday.

PM to determine fate of Minister embroiled in “nude photo” scandal Prime Minister Allen Chastanet, says he has not yet decided on the fate of embattled Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Dr Ubaldus Raymond, who is at the center of a social media firestorm after nude photos, allegedly of him, were leaked.

Police have since charged an 18-year-old woman with blackmail.

Raymond has since issued a statement defending himself against the allegations.

Chastanet told reporters that he will await the outcome of the police investigation and the court case before making any decision.

“As soon as the details are available we will make that decision, but up until now I have to allow the court to take its process,” he said, adding “I think it is very unfortunate and again it is very easy to connect dots but it is something that unfortunately, and I say very unfortunately, that this is not new.

“We have seen it repeat itself many times and so different countries have handled the situation very differently, but right now it is a matter that is in the courts – there is a pending investigation and I think it would be premature on my part or anybody's part to jump to conclusions until the evidence comes out,” Chastanet said.

Asked whether he anticipates any distractions as Raymond carries out his duties while the investigation is taking place, Chastanet replied “there have certainly been no distractions on my part because I am very clear as to what I have to wait for – I can't rush to judgement,” Chastanet said.

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Talk UP Do you think the Women's March was impactful?

Noel: Pembroke Pines/Jamaica – I just heard a little bit about it, but nothing significant – I'm here from Jamaica. As far as impact, I really don't know to be honest. I've been on the road most of the time, I've been busy. It is an effective way to get the attention that you're looking for, anything is possible, anything you can do to get his attention is good. I guess it's maybe not enough, but that's a start.

Justin: Sunrise/Jamaican parents – I really didn't observe the impact first-hand. It impacted my Facebook feed a lot, but other than that, I didn't see any discernable impact on me personally. I know people who were involved in it. It'll make a difference maybe to the women who marched, but in terms of any governmental policy, that's hard to say right now, but there is a lot of power in crowds to affect change.

Shannon: Miami – I don't feel it was very effective at all, because I feel they didn't truly address the subjects that needed to be addressed, they just kind of voiced their opinions on who the new President is. Even though I don't agree with who we have in office, I think they needed to have a little bit more of a forum for what they wanted to stand for; I think it was too scattered and just too opinionated.

Dawn: Lauderhill/Portland, Jamaica – I think it's a start. One of the things I notice is that we'll start something and there will be a big movement, and maybe in two or three months, everyone forgets about it.

So I think if they continue whenever there is an issue, to come out in these numbers to support or reject whatever the issue is, then it will be effective; but a onetime thing is not going to work, it will have to be ongoing.

Luke: Sunrise/Haiti – I think it's definitely positive. I would hope that there is a continuation of all the concerns that they bring forth during the march so that it doesn't become a one-day affair, so that something can grow out of it. I think it surpasses the affect they were hoping for, it certainly brings attention to the concerns of women and I suppose, people in general – just the sheer volume of it.

Marjorie: Sunrise/Jamaica – I think it was to highlight what women expect from the new President, they want their voices to be heard and there are certain things that they are expecting. I think it should definitely allow them to see that everyone will come together. It's not only one city or one state, this is a worldwide, global thing and the effect is going to be felt, if not now, then four years down the line.

Michelle: Plantation/Haiti – Well, I've yet to see the impact because whatever wasn't supposed to be signed has been signed. There is always room for change. As long as you have a good intention and you're doing it for the greater good. This is an issue that affects all women.

We must certainly keep on marching, saying what we mean, and doing what we are supposed to do in order for other generations to have a better chance at being respected.

Jeff: Fort Lauderdale/Haiti – To be honest with you, I haven't really been keeping up. I know it's been going on - I've been in my own little world, but I'm all for it! I think it's a good thing just to keep people culturally aware of what's going on and the types of leaders and role models that we have. I think it's great to set an example. They're doing the right thing. I don't personally think it will have an impact on policy but I think it is doing what it's supposed to do.

Bianca: Fort Lauderdale/Haitian descent – I think it brought awareness because there were some nay-sayers saying that they're marching just so they can get abortions, which is not even the half of it; in my personal opinion, it brought awareness to the issues that women are facing today, because we truly don't have control of our bodies. I'm not too sure that it resonated with (the administration) and that it impacted them, but all I can say is “hopefully.”

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Alternative facts are simply plain lies Within the media there are what is referred to as the 'spin', which really means to mislead and misrepresent the news. The new Trump administration has brought in a new element to the notion of spin, something referred to as “alternative facts” which in plain language can only be interpreted as lying.

For Spicer to stand before media representatives and insist that the inauguration attracted the largest crowd, on the Washington Mall, and on TV and social media, of any presidential inauguration was a blatant lie.

Trump in is his first 36 hours as president showed signs of planning to continue to master the deflecting of credible, relevant, and current news. Last Saturday, as millions of women rallied and marched in Washington DC, other US cities, and overseas, Trump dismissed reports of the impact of the protests. He then went to the CIA offices in Langley, Maryland, and again disputed reports on the size of the crowd. Later that day, he dispatched press secretary Sean Spicer to the White House where he accused the media of lying about the relatively small crowd that attended the inauguration ceremony. For Spicer to stand before media representatives and insist that the inauguration attracted the largest crowd, on the Washington Mall, and on TV and social media, of any presidential inauguration was a blatant lie. The crowd at the Mall, and on Pennsylvania Avenue viewing the inauguration parade, was far smaller than crowds for President Obama's inauguration and parade in 2009.

The utmost quality American people expect in their president is credibility. Obama may not have succeeded in delivering all the promises he made to the American people during his eight-year administration, but he maintained and left office with high credibility.

Richard Nixon lost credibility, and the presidency, over Watergate. When Lyndon Johnson lost credibility over the Viet Nam war, he realized that it was fruitless running for a second presidential term.

George W. Bush lost credibility over misinformation he used to launch the US into a war in Iraq, and Bill Clinton lost credibility over the Monica Lewinsky

affair. All these men served America well in various ways, but, unfortunately, their downfalls will always be remembered.

On Trump's second day as president, he chose to embark on being deliberately mendacious, and has already ruined his credibility and that of the White House press staff.

Trump should know there's a reason why the media are called the fourth estate. It can be an extremely powerful force in the American society, next to the church, the establishment and the people. The American media have made presidents, and have also ruined presidents. This media, comprised of small community newspapers and radio stations, and large multinational newspapers, radio and television stations will not go silently into the day or night. It's the role of the media, as Obama said in his last press conference before leaving office, to be objective of presidents and presidential policy when required, not general endorsers of these presidents and policies. The media, small and large, have a responsibility to inform Americans of the positives and negatives pertaining to every president and administration.

How can the media be an effective and reliable source of news and information if on relaying information related to the president and the administration, the president and his press staff counteract facts with concocted lies?

How can the American people going forward trust the information disseminated from the White House? Will Trump and his press staff cast lies on reports and data, for example, related to the national unemployment and economic growth rates if the

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The media must not shy from its responsibility to report the news factually, but fairly.

In the subsequent controversial back and forward between White House press staffers and media representatives following Sean Spicer's chastisement of the media about reporting on the crowd at the inauguration – a new phrase, “alternative facts” emerged from a White House staffer. Any information that is alternative to facts must then be misinformation. It is the responsibility of the media to report facts, and counter any so-called alternative facts.

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Gentrication nears for Little Haiti Zillow has released its study of the "Hottest Housing Markets for 2017" breaking down the five housing markets in Miami-Dade and Fort-Lauderdale metro areas expected to gain the most value in 2017. According to their report, Little Haiti is expected to outgrow every other neighborhood from Homestead to Fort Lauderdale with a projected 4.6 percent increase in property values.

According to Trulia.com, the median home sale price in Little Haiti at the moment is $180,000, which is slightly down from last year.

The 441 corridor in Miami's Liberty City, among others round out the top five. Given Zillow's incoming forecast and the recent development proposed for the Wynwood area, 2017 is expected to be the year Little Haiti's anti-gentrification activists lose their battle against the slew of wealthy developers.

In November, developer Tony Cho announced plans to turn his newly opened music venue Magic City Studios into a blocksized "innovation district," which will turn 45,000 square feet of space on NE Second Avenue between 60th and 64th Streets into restaurants, shops, and music venue.

SPV Realty, the New York-based company that owns the Design Place apartment complex on 50th Street, has filed plans to replace it with a complex featuring 2,798 apartments, 418

hotel rooms, 283,798 square feet of retail space, 97,103 square feet of office space, and more than 4,600 parking spaces in an area just south of Churchill's Pub and Sweat Records on NE Second Avenue. Plans show the complex to include towers as tall as 28 stories.

After protesters showed up to Miami's Urban Development Review Board's last meeting in December, the board delayed voting on the project. The project will come up for a vote again this month.

Haitian Jack returns One of the most infamous names of Hip-Hop lore, Haitian Jack, is to return in Benny Boom’s production of an eight-part miniseries about the man born Jacques Agnant.

Director Benny Boom, of “All Eyez on Me,” writer Alan Weknus from “Straight Outta Compton” and Radar Pictures and Interscope records co-founder, Ted Field, have teamed up to create the series – with Haitian Jack himself serving as a technical advisor on the project.

A release from the group describes the miniseries as exploring “Haitian Jack’s journey as an immigrant from Haiti thrust into the mean streets of Brooklyn at the height of the New York crack epidemic.” As he transitions from private schools to becoming a feared stickup artist targeting drug dealers, Jack finds himself in the cutthroat music business during the most controversial period in hip-hop history.

Jack gained his entry in the Hip-Hop business via Haitian icon and relative, Wyclef Jean, before meeting Tupac and eventually being acquainted with the likes of the Notorious B.I.G. and Madonna. “Haitian Jack's story is extraordinary and the opportunity to explore his life through a television series is incredible.

Crime, drugs, violence and music as told through his experiences will be a groundbreaking moment for television,” said Benny Boom.

Haiti Carnival set for February Over the weekend, President-elect Jovenel Moïse accompanied by the former President, Michel Martelly, were in the city of Les Cayes to support the candidate senator of the South, François Sildor. During the gathering, Jovenel Moïse announced that the city of Les Cayes will host the 2017 National Carnival on February 26th, 27th and 28th, just as Michel Martelly had decided during his first year in office.

Posted on his Facebook page Jovenel Moïse wrote "The 2017 Carnival is going to take place in the city of Les Cayes so that we encourage the economic movement in the department after the passage of Hurricane Matthew. All walking bands who want to participate in the carnival contest, we encourage them to register early."

Bodies of Haitians washed ashore in TCI Search and rescue teams are resuming the search for persons, presumed to be Haitians on Wednesday, after 10 bodies were found in the Turks and Caicos Islands on Tuesday.

A spokesman for the Turks and Caicos Police Force, Kevin Clarke, said that at least five of the bodies had washed ashore early Tuesday after law enforcement authorities were alerted “to people running in the bushes on the northwest point. We know there are survivors, but none has been captured by the police.”

A small fishing boat was found capsized along the beach and Clarke said the police have not yet confirmed whether it was the boat on which the migrants travelled.

“It's a very small boat (and) we still don't know how many persons came.” Police said the circumstances surrounding the deaths of the illegal migrants are not yet clear, but the waters off the island's northwest point can be treacherous especially during bad weather as had been the case on Tuesday.

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Development Services Business Workshop/Webinar Series Tuesday, January 31, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm, Miami Gardens The City of Miami Gardens will host a "Development Services Business Workshop/ Webinar" series designed to help entrepreneurs start or grow their businesses. Join the U.S Small Business Administration, Beacon Council, Neighborhood Lending Partners, Accion, Partners for Self-Employment as they present the "Access to Capital: Financing Your Small Business Workshop" from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This is a free workshop. To attend, you can register by email at taxcreditsworkshop@miamigardens-fl.gov or call (305) 6228000.

West Palm Beach, Writing a Winning Business Plan Wednesday, February 1, 5:30 pm. - 8:30 pm., A step-by-step workshop that arms participants with the fundamentals on writing an effective and winning business plan, perhaps the most important thing you can do to help understand your business. The workshop is interactive, and each participant will perform a number of exercises that will assist in developing their own winning business plan. $30 in advance, $50 at the door. Registration is required. This workshop will be conducted by the Palm Beach SCORE.

Fort Lauderdale, Legal & Tax Implications When Setting Up Your Business in Florida Wednesday, February 1, 2017, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Many new business owners do not spend enough time & planning to ensure that they choose the right legal entity when formally setting up their business. They push off legal and tax issues, and see them as boring and confusing. When a business owner understands legal and tax issues that affect his or her business, however, he or she may become more empowered to discover the paths to success in business. $32 in advance, $42 at the door. Registration is required. This workshop will be conducted by the Broward SCORE Chapter.

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LRCC’s Women of Distinction announced This year's theme for the 4th annual awards breakfast “Rise Up!”, will take place on March 3.

During an exclusive VIP reception on January 19th, the Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC), revealed their 2017 honorees for the 4th Annual Women of Distinction (WOD) Awards Breakfast, powered by the Florida Panthers.

After being nominated in November, nine of Broward County's most influential women have been selected. The women will be honored on March 3rd, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the BB&T Center.

The Annual WOD awards breakfast is the hallmark event produced by the Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce to honor powerful women of Broward County. Attended by the highest esteemed business owners, professionals, public officials, tastemakers and movers and shakers, this three-time sold out event continues to attract a diverse and influential audience. In the past three years, the WOD award has honored numerous of women in Broward County who are at the peak of their profession and make significant contributions to improving the quality of life in Broward County. Themed “Rise Up!” this year, the LRCC has selected another group of powerful women who exhibit qualities of strength, excellence, and empowerment.

Melissa P. Dunn, MBA – President of the Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce, is ecstatic about this year's honorees. “Our Women of Distinction Honorees represent thousands of women who work hard and serve others while balancing family and career. By honoring them, we are honoring girls who aspire to become them. We are affirming that women can lead and succeed.”

The 2017 Women of Distinction honorees. (L-R) Karen Pandy-Cherry – President, Refresh Live Foundation; Veda Coleman-Wright – Public Information Officer Director, Broward Sheriff’s Office; Sherry Fiedlander-Olsen – Founder, A Child is Missing, Inc.; Sandra Carey – Deputy Consul General, the Bahamas; Donna Borland – General Manager, VITAS Healthcare; Ilene Lieberman – First female Mayor in Broward County; Dee Thompson – CEO, Dee Thompson Speaks; Dr. Traci Lynn – CEO, Traci Lynn Jewelry; and Nerrisa Street – Founder, Be Your Own Answer.

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THINGS TO DO La Citadelle Henry - Located close to Haiti's 2nd largest town, Cap Haitien, in the north of Haiti. Located at 900 metres above sea level, this fortress is the largest in the Caribbean and is classed as a marker to the beginning of the free world.

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Awakens your metabolism When you eat breakfast, you “break the fast” from your sleep periods and give your metabolism a wake-up call. When you sleep, your metabolism slows and you burn fewer calories while you rest. By eating a nutritious breakfast, you are sparking your internal engine so it burns calories and gives you more energy throughout the day.

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St. Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival cancelled, indefinitely The Eastern Caribbean island is calling it quits with their 25-year-old festival known for bringing visitors from all around the world. Prime Minister Allan Chastanet announced that the festival has been cancelled because of the $14 million price tag associated with the preparation and execution of the event. Chastanet said that the cost for the two-week affair was too much. Never fear, the event is set to be replaced by a Summer Festival including a series of events that will include music, food and art activities.

The Summer shin-dig will begin in May with a Jazz Week and feature an expanded St Lucia Carnival.

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iberty City, one of the region's oldest and poorest communities is featured in “Moonlight” a movie that has been nominated for five Academy Awards. On Tuesday it was announced that “Moonlight” is one of nine motion pictures nominated in the category Best Motion Picture of 2016.

The movie's director - Barry Jenkins, an AfricanAmerican originally of Liberty City, has been nominated for “Best Director” and also for writing the “Best Adapted Screenplay” along with fellow original Liberty City resident Tarrell Alvin McCraney.

African American Actor Mahershala Ali and actress, Naomi Harris were nominated for “Best Support Actor” and “Best Supporting Actress” respectively. The musical score from the movie has also been nominated for the “Original Score” award.

The winners of the respective awards will be presented with the Oscars at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California on February 26.

Earlier this year, “Moonlight” won the Golden Globe “Best Picture” award. The movie originated from the autobiographical short play “In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue” written by McCraney. From this short story Jenkins adapted the script, which he titled “Moonlight.”

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McCraney wrote the play back in the summer of 2003, after graduating from DePaul University with a BFA in acting, and shortly after his mother, a drug addict, died, a victim of HIV/AIDS. Jenkins is a graduate of Northwestern High School in Miami. He later studied motion picture arts and writing at Florida State University. After graduating from FSU he pursued a film making career in Los Angeles, but returned to his Miami roots to direct Moonlight.

Production of the movie became a reality when

producer Adele Romanski became interested in the screen play and she secured the required funding from actor Brad Pitt's production company Plan B and distributor A24 Films.

The film was shot in just over three weeks last October in Miami. Some of the cast members included students from the ‘Norland Middle School Performing Arts Magnet Program. Fifteen male students were auditioned for the lead role and two, Alex Hibbert, 11, and Jaden Piner, 12, were accepted.

“Moonlight” made its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival in September, and was also shown at festivals in Toronto, New York and London, before opening nationally in the US last October.

In contrast to last year when there was a “blackout” of black actors, actresses, or movies with a theme related to the black experience, the nominations were significantly different this year. In addition to Moonlight, the movies Fences, and Hidden Figures, with African-American story lines, were nominated for Best Picture. Also along with Ali, African-American iconic actor, Denzel Washington was nominated for Best Actor for his role in “Fences.” Joining Harris as nominees for Best actress are black actresses Viola Davis for “Fences” and Octavia Spencer for her role in “Hidden Figures.”

The renowned Nambo Robinson dies at 67 Nambo Robinson, the charismatic trombonist who patterned his craft off legendary Jamaican musicians like Don Drummond and Rico Rodriquez, died on January 25 at age 67. His wife Marcia said he died at home in Kingston, the Jamaican capital, from a heart attack.

Robinson played on countless hit songs including Bob Marley and The Wailers' Wake Up And Live and Buffalo Soldier, The Tamlins (Baltimore), Black Uhuru (Bull Inna The Pen) and Lift Up Your Head by Everton Blender.

At various stages of his career, he recorded and toured with Mystic Revelation of Rastafari, Sly and Robbie's Taxi Gang and The Wailers.

Robinson hailed from East Kingston, a musically-rich region where many of Jamaica's top musicians such as trombonists Don Drummond and Rico Rodriquez harnessed their talent. He is the latest Jamaican 'hornsman' to die in recent months. Headley 'Deadly Bennett' and Bobby Ellis died in October.

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Festival to host two-day event On Friday, February 3rd, the Louise Bennett-Coverlet Reading Festival will begin a two-day event commemorating the 10th annual celebration of Jamaica's former cultural Ambassador, the late Hon. Louise Bennett Coverley. The event begins on Friday, February 3rd from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, February 4th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Broward College Performing Cultural Arts Theater in Pembroke Pines. The Festival which is free to the public and is presented by the Consul General of Jamaica, is jointly coordinated by Broward College, the Friends of the South Regional Broward Library and the Jamaican Folk Revue, Inc. This year, the twoday celebration is titled “Is Anansi Meck It Jack Mandora Mi Noh Choose None” and traditionally forms part of the Library's activities commemorating Black History month. The smorgasbord of events, begins with a panel discussion at 6:00 p.m. on Friday evening February 3, themed "Is Anansi Meck It - Jack Mandora Me Noh Choose None", followed by a star-studded Cultural Extravaganza on Saturday February 4, starting at 2 p.m.

“This is a significant anniversary, celebrating a decade of honoring Jamaica's beloved Miss Lou, (as she was affectionately called), and will include two exciting days of 'Boo-noo-noo-noos' events” according to Norma Darby, Director Emerita of the Jamaican Folk Revue, and founder of the annual Reading Festival.

Headlining the evening's customary program of rich cultural performances, will be some of Jamaica's renowned proponents of the island's unique cultural heritage including

writer, educator and performing artist, Owen “Blakka” Ellis; actor, media personality and UWI Lecturer Fae Ellington C.D; and founder of the Storytelling Foundation of Jamaica- Amina Blackwood-Meeks. Several local performing artists sharing in the cultural presentation are the Tallawah Mento Band, the Reggae violin strings of the Sons of Mystro, the Sierra Norwood Calvary Children's Cultural Ensemble, the Jamaican Folk Revue, the Carimer Culltural Group, Deja Vu Theatre Group and others who had worked closely with, and were influenced by, Miss Lou. Louise Bennett-Coverley's work continues to influence many individuals immensely, through her volumes of lasting and immeasurable contributions to Jamaica's cultural development. Proceeds from Fundraisers & your Tax-deductible donations, continue to sustain the Louise Bennett-Coverley Memorial Scholarships, educate and bring a high level of rich cultural awareness and entertainment, to South Florida's Community.

All donations are Tax deductible and will be greatly appreciated.

United Arts of Central Florida is spreading the word to help the Caribbean Community and others, to gain access to micro-grants of $2,500 and larger grants of up to $25,000 or more - to finance and promote our cultural heritage.

Join them for 'Arts All' day festival ready to take place on Saturday, February 4 at Loch Haven Cultural Park in Orlando from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

United Arts of Central Florida is coordinating more than 50 arts and cultural organizations to provide 45-minute-long vignettes throughout multiple indoor and outdoor theaters and venues. Other activities include informal “pop up” experience, food trucks, and interactive digital media exhibit, not to forget the on-site babysitting services and hands on arts activities for all ages.

The 'Arts for All' day festival will also serve as a fundraiser for United Arts of Central Florida which provides funding for local arts organizations and arts education. Bring the family, friends, and neighbors out and enjoy a day that will bring ALL central Floridians together in celebration of arts and culture in our community! Everyone is invited because art is made for and by everyone!

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There will be something for everyone as the celebration will feature African Fashions, live Musical Entertainment, Dancers, Face Painting, Rock Climbing, Bounce Houses, Vendors, Food Trucks and more!

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CFU considering break from CONCACAF Several Caribbean nations have supported a bid to break from the regional football representatives CONCACAF in favor of forming an independent confederation as disputes over funding grow. According to reports, the issue was raised at a recent meeting of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) where not only the executive, but 26 of 31 nations were in support of the proposal that would see the region depart its 41-member parent association. President of the CFU, Gordon Derrick was the one to raise the motion which is firmly rooted in extreme displeasure with the attitude of the new Victor Montagliani led CONCACAF towards the Caribbean region. Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) president Montagliani was elected as head of the body in May of last year and since then the CFU has reportedly seen the majority of funding and grants heavily cut and been allowed no major input in CONCACAF's decision making process.

Many believe the measures in part serve as punishment of sorts for the region, who supplied the last two CONCACAF presidents Jack Warner and Jeffrey Webb. Both former FIFA officials are now facing corruption charges and have been banned for life from the sport. “We were promised development for our youth, we were promised a treatment as equals but we received nothing but crumbs if that,” Inside World Football quoted Gordon as saying. “True to the tradition that sadly governed our region for far too long, we were the water carriers of countries much larger than ours, we were expected to deliver when they called and we were to succumb to the interests that were not and are not ours to this day.”

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Wes Morgan selected for Best Male in the 2016 CONCACAF title Jamaican soccer star, Wes Morgan has been selected in the 2016 CONCACAF Male Best XI following a memorable year on the pitch.

Morgan became the first man in Leicester City history to lift the Premier League trophy, playing every game during the Foxes' 2015/16 title triumph. His imposing performances saw him become an ever-present at the heart of the City defense, before he took to the international stage for Jamaica in the summer at the Copa America tournament.

Morgan was named alongside Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas, FC Porto defender Miguel Layun and former Fulham forward Bryan Ruiz.

We were promised development for our youth, we were promised a treatment as equals but we received nothing but crumbs if that – Derrick Gordon

Lindy Delapehna

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Non-white players were rare in the British game after World War II and the diminutive striker more than held his own in a country coming to grips with migration from its colonies in the West Indies.

Delapenha won a league championship medal with Portsmouth in 1948. He spent three seasons with that team before moving to Middlesborough in 1950.

He was that club's 'go to' player for several seasons. For Portsmouth and 'Boro', he scored 93 league and FA Cup goals in 270 appearances.

His next stop was Mansfield Town in 1958. Delapenha scored 27 goals for them in 115 appearances in two years, before retiring from league soccer.

He also played non-league soccer for Hereford United and Burton Albion.

Delapenha returned to Jamaica in 1964, becoming a popular and respected broadcaster with the state-owned Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation (JBC) where he remained for 30 years.

He also played golf for Jamaica and competed in several international tournaments.

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Puma signs more Jamaican athletes Global sports brand, PUMA has followed its recent signing of champion Kemar BaileyCole with seven MVP Track Club athletes, including Olympic silver medallist Shericka Jackson, World Championship medal winner O'Dayne Richards, Janieve Russell, Christania Williams, Julian Forte, Rusheen McDonald and Megan Simmonds.

This signing further builds the relationship between the brand and Jamaica since the stepping down of Olympic record holder Usain Bolt. “Puma continues their commitment with up and coming athletes, and its mission to be the fastest sports brand in the world by signing seven Jamaican athletes to represent them in the upcoming World Championships in London. They all have a strong possibility to make the podium in London and increase PUMA's footprint in Jamaican athletics, which includes none other than Usain Bolt,” read a release issued by the company.

CASA Masters League kicks off Saturday Caribbean Americas Soccer Association (CASA) set to kick off its Annual Soccer Masters League Saturday with two matches at 4:30 p.m.

On the West field will be the Oldtymers FC versus the South Florida Kickers. On the East field will be Lions Master taking on the Attackers FC. This promises to be another exciting season which will feature teams vying for the 2017 CASA Super and Masters League titles. In addition to soccer, come see Netball Youth Sports Association – NYSA playing Netball at its very best.

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