National Weekly July 19, 2018

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Sunshine Theatre Celebrates 35 Years Of Promoting Jamaican Culture In The Diaspora Sunshine Enterprises /Sunshine Theatre Company is one of the oldest promotional and entertainment companies in the South Florida and Caribbean Diaspora.

The principals, Mike and Jackie Shaw, started their venture in the 80's when they promoted Trevor Rhone's production, “Two Can Play,” starring the late Charles Hyatt and Grace McGhie in Miami.

The production was in celebration of “Jamaica 21,” at the prestigious Gusman Cultural Center in downtown Miami. The venture was not very successful financially, and Mike vowed never to promote another of these shows.

He remembered the theater manager telling him if he was truly into theater, when the bug bites and you can't resist.

Well, the bug did bite and soon their next venture was Basil Dawkins' award winning 'Champagne and Sky Juice,' which was more successful.

Other successes led to more ambitious projects, including Louis Marriott's 'Bedward,' with a cast of 45 people. The success of this project led them to consider presenting the LTM National Pantomime South Florida.

After months of discussion, the LTM agreed to the tour South Florida.

However, the first visit was filled with problems, including cast members not getting necessary visas. It took the concerted efforts of the LTM, the Jamaica Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the US State Department to make the tour possible.

The pantomime, 'Schoolers,' was a resounding success and the annual LTM Pantomime became a regular performance in South Florida. Later New York was added to the tours. The changing financial and economic climate of the 90's, however, made it increasingly challenging to secure sponsorship, and eventually, promoting large productions like the

Exciting Month Of Cricket Ahead For South Florida Some of the biggest names in West Indies cricket will play in South Florida in August, in what promises to be a month of sizzling action at Central Broward Regional Stadium in Lauderhill.

The resurging West Indies will play Bangladesh in the second and third of a three-match series in Lauderhill from August 4th-5th. Then, from August 18th-22nd, three matches in the Caribbean Premier League takes place at the facility, the only ground in North America sanctioned by the International Cricket Council.

Dale Holness, a long-serving member of the Broward County Commission, hails South Florida's growing reputation as a hub for international cricket.

New Zealand and India have played One Day Internationals (ODIs), at Central Broward Regional Stadium, which also hosted Caribbean Premier League matches in 2016 and 2017.

“These games are extremely important for South Florida,” he said. “It has tremendous economic impact because you have visitors coming in from around the world.”

The West Indies defeated Bangladesh 2-0 in their recent two-Test home series. They are also favorites for the three One Day Internationals and T20s, based on the firepower in their ranks.

Among their big guns are captain and all-rounder Jason Holder; explosive opening batsman Chris Gayle, and recently recalled Jamaican all-rounder, Andre Russell.

It is the first time Bangladesh will be playing in South Florida, which is welcome news for diehard cricket fans like Abm Mustafa who follows the 'Tigers' progress feverishly on the Internet.

He expects many of the over 25,000 Bangladeshis living in South Florida to attend the matches.

“It's very exciting for us to have our national team in South Florida,”

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BEST-SELLING CARIBBEAN AUTHOR KICKS OFF BOOK TOUR A3

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JAMAICA FARES WELL IN INAUGURAL ATHLETIC WORLD CUP D1

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Celebra ng The Champions Du Monde These two beau es Antoine e (L), and Michelle (R.), were all in for France last Sunday at the CNW Network World Cup watch party and brunch at the Grand Café in Pembroke Pines. (Photo Roy Sweetland)

The World Cup Analyst Former Jamaica Na onal Coach, Carl Brown, who was on the sidelines for the Reggae Boyz at their historic 1998 World Cup appearance in France, is pictured offering his half me analysis at the CNW Network World Cup watch party and brunch at the Grand Café in Pembroke Pines.

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Loyal Fan DJ Carlton (L), who celebrated his birthday recently, is being greeted by a fan at his birthday party last Saturday at the Lobster House Bar and Grill in Lauderhill. (Photo Contributed)

The Li le Black Dress This young lady showed off her elegant black dress at the Clean and Color Shoes event recently at the Palace in Fort Lauderdale. (Photo seetdeh.com)

GQ This gentleman made a fashion statement at a party dubbed 'Clean and Color Shoes' recently at the Palace in Fort Lauderdale. (Photo seetdeh.com)

In Da House Candidate for Miramar Commission, Alexandra Davis (L), at a photo op with Sandy at the CNW Network World Cup watch party and brunch at the Grand Café in Pembroke Pines last Sunday. (Photo Roy Sweetland)

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Caribcast CEO, Tyrone Robertson, was pictured enjoying his brunch at the CNW Network World Cup watch party and brunch at the Grand Café in Pembroke Pines. (Photo Roy Sweetland)

Celebra on (L-R): Lana, Mavis and Rose were on hand to celebrate with DJ Carlton at his birthday party last Saturday at the Lobster House Bar and Grill in Lauderhill. (Photo Contributed)

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Bestselling Caribbean Author Kicks-Off Florida Book Tour Caribbean bestselling new independent author, Ann Marie Sorrell, is kicking-off her South Florida tour this Saturday, July 21st, as a featured author at the 7th Annual South Florida Book Festival.

Sorrell, a South Florida resident, is the author of the book, 'Chronicles of a Serial Dater,' and is also a philanthropist, awardwinning business leader, woman of faith and emboldened enthusiast of the opposite sex.

“I am excited to have been selected as a featured author for the South Florida Book Festival and to host the Chronicles of Serial Dater Workshop,” said Sorrell. “Discussions around dating and relationship are always interesting as we share so many different perspectives. I am transparent and look forward to sharing my experiences and lessons learned from my personal journey.”

On Saturday from 1-2 p.m., South Florida residents and book lovers can participate in the free “Chronicles of a Serial Dater” workshop hosted by Sorrell and moderated by Michelle Talbert at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, (AARLCC), located at 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312.

'Chronicles of a Serial Dater,' is a serious, but not too somber, no-holds-barred book about Sorrell's personal journey through the

“I am excited to have been selected as a featured author for the South Florida Book Festival.

Discussions around dating and relationship are always interesting as we share so many different perspectives. I am transparent and look forward to sharing my experiences and lessons learned from my personal journey.”

good, bad, funny - and steamy - of dating and relationships. She shares her experience through short stories that all end with a tip for ladies and a tip for men as well on the lesson (s) learned from each situation.

Attendees will gain life-changing tips on love and relationships. After the workshop, guests will receive a personally signed book after purchase.

The Jamaica-born national who was raised in rural Pahokee, Florida, says she lives out loud and is unapologetic

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in her support of the many causes that are important to her, which include: social justice, equality for all, issues impacting women and minorities, economic development and health and wellness.

Apart from being an author, Sorrell is also the president and CEO of The Mosaic Group, an award-winning marketing, public relations and events management firm serving clients throughout South Florida.

She has launched three empowerment and economic development initiatives: Black Girl Magic Florida, an initiative that exists to honor achievement, beauty, and strength among black women in Florida and beyond; Black Business Loop, the community's connection to blackowned businesses, entrepreneurs, events, community resources and black economic initiatives; and Ambitious Young Women, a personal development and mentoring program created for girls ages 12-18 in West Palm Beach, FL. Sorrell also serves on several community boards, including the Chamber of the Palm Beaches, and is the President of Girls II Women, Inc. She has won numerous awards for her leadership, business acumen, and community involvement.

Sorrell will also be featured in a panel discussion at the 5th annual StyleLuxe Beauty & Fashion Expo, on July 29th, from 2 -7 p.m. at the Center for The Arts in Fort Lauderdale. Fashion and Beauty industry professionals are invited to join the panel discussion on, “How to Use Events to Build Your Brand.”

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Decriminalizing Marijuana Not A Priority - TT Government Decriminalizing marijuana is not on Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Rowley's list of priorities.

This is despite a recommendation by the Caribbean Community, (CARICOM) Marijuana Commission that countries in the region move to either legalize or decriminalize marijuana.

The commission presented its report to CARICOM Heads of Government at their 39th Annual Conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica recently, suggesting that going the route of legalization or decriminalization could lead to substantial economic benefits.

ways, not just safety and security, but also in watering down our position for economic growth and T&T's potential to sell ourselves as a place where investment can be done,” he said.

“We are also losing the sense of brotherly love in our communities.”

However, he indicated that a state of emergency wasn't being considered “at this time” since the T&T government didn't see it as an effective way of changing what's happening and this could also have negative effects on the economy, creating environment for growth of criminals.

But Rowley said at a post-Cabinet media briefing recently that the jury is still out on that.

“At the moment we're not running any advocacy for decriminalizing marijuana or incorporating it into the economic space because we have some other priorities and we're also not convinced of the benefits that some people are asking us to grasp,” he said.

Must First Address Crime Situation Rowley identified one of those priorities as addressing the crime situation in the twinisland republic.

“The crime level is affecting us in very many

Jamaica's Agriculture Minister Tackles Illegal Imports Jamaica's Agriculture Minister, Audley Shaw, says he will be taking steps to stop the illegal import of sugar, coffee and other commodities into Jamaica.

“Right now, we have a stockpile of 32,000 tons of locally manufactured sugar that cannot be sold because of the illegal importation of white sugar,” he said. “Some of it is being colored with molasses to (give it an appearance) of brown sugar.”

“If we do not protect our local industry we have nothing,” the minister pointed out, while addressing farmers from across the island at the 123rd annual general meeting of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) recently.

The Sugar Industry Authority, in an advisory issued in June, reminded the public that it is against the law to import raw brown sugar into the island or export brown sugar from the island without first obtaining a license from the authority.

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Jamaica Names New Director Of Elections

The authority further explained that brown and refined sugar for direct consumption should only be sold in heat-sealed packages, pre-packed by re-packers registered by the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA).

The Electoral Commission of Jamaica, (ECJ), has announced the appointment of Glasspole Brown as the country's next director of Elections.

Urged To Improve Prime Coffee Production

In a statement, the ECJ said the eight commissioners were unanimous in their selection of Brown, who will also head the ECJ. Brown replaces Orrett Fisher, who resigned in March. Brown was approved following a selection process that was open to internal and external applicants.

Fisher walked away in March while in the middle of a court case that would have determined whether or not he would continue as director.

He had taken the ECJ to court over its decision to extend his contract by one year after his initial seven-year stint as director of elections had ended, and in March, resigned amid the controversy. Fisher worked at the electoral body for 23 years.

Meanwhile, Minister Shaw told the farmers that there is urgent need to increase production of Blue Mountain and High Mountain coffee to supply the local stores of American coffee chain, Starbucks.

“We have already started the process, and last year, we committed J$80 million to begin to support the resuscitation of Blue Mountain Coffee,” Shaw said, while indicating that coffee farmers will benefit from the distribution of fertilizer in short order.

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How Do You Feel About France Winning The World Cup Against Croatia?

George, Ft. Lauderdale, FL “Congratulations to France winning but someone needs to highlight the fighting spirit of the Croatians. Croatia fought till their last breath and came up just one step short of the ultimate glory. The team fought and fought and when everyone thought they were done, they rose from the ashes like a maniacal pack of checkered phoenixes. I am in awe of the heroic spirit they have exhibited in the knockout rounds.

Mario Mandžukić, for me, was the striker of the tournament, not-named-Mbappé and not Harry Kane no matter how much the English media loves to hype him.

Suzette, Sunrise FL “This France team was extremely impressive, going past Argentina, Uruguay and Belgium to reach the final. They played with passion, speed and consistency, ultimately allowing them to lift the trophy.”

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Bruce, Miami, FL “The France team played very well! Deschamps is a master of organization and discipline and this allowed his players to play as they wanted and still win the 2018 World Cup.”

Khadejah, Sunrise, FL “I'm so happy France won! I can imagine what the States would be like right now had we won but I knew another country would win the World Cup. People in France are living it up and celebrating beyond imagination! I wish I was there to be a part of the celebration.”

Kyle, Pembroke Pines, FL “I think the players of the French team need to learn a little bit of respect for the game as how they acted in the final disappointed me. I wouldn't be surprised if they won Euro 2020 and they will be title contenders for Qatar 2022. But their behavior towards winning needs to improve immensely.”

Zoey, Miami, FL “I for one was happy when France won the Finals. Croatia had it rough due to extended games so I'm sure they were physically exhausted, but they still fought hard trying to win!

Some people say the France team should have been more 'modest' instead of doing victory dances but they worked and trained so hard for this moment, people shouldn't complain about how they celebrate their victory!”

Oliver, Pembroke Pines, FL “I wasn't rooting for any specific team in the finals but I can honestly say Croatia would've stood a better chance at winning if they didn't play 3 back-to-back matches with extra times.”

Ricky, Miramar, FL “Well, I was not really a France supporter in the World Cup but most people do not realize what 30-minute of extra play-time can do to the bodies of those playing at the highest levels. An additional 30 minutes of play time added to the clock can add up to 3 more days to their recovery schedule.

With that said, the French had an edge of about 8-9 more days over the Croatians. It is quite possible that without the extended recovery time needed, Croatia could've had a better chance at winning.”

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Recruit Jamaicans From The Diaspora Without Corruption For the past several weeks, a corruption scandal has been circulating in Jamaica involving the oil company Petrojam, which until recently, fell under the portfolio of Jamaica's minister of mining and energy.

The ongoing controversy alleges that funds were inappropriately spent; individuals questionably removed from managerial positions and replaced by others appointed by the portfolio minister at significantly higher salaries and a chairman appointed to the company's board from the Diaspora, who is alleged to have engaged in questionable financial liberties.

It is absolutely ironic that while the Jamaican Diaspora complains about crime and recurring incidents of corruption in Jamaica's public sector, fingers are being pointed at a member of the Diaspora in the corruption allegations against Petrojam.

As South Florida Attorney, Dahlia Huntington-Walker, former Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Board Member for the Southern US recently indicated in a letter to the Jamaican Gleaner, Jamaicans overseas have been persistent in their call for a mechanism for qualified individuals from the Diaspora to serve on Jamaican boards.

There's no doubt the Diaspora is filled with qualified, competent individuals suitable to engage with Jamaica at board and managerial levels. However, those willing to offer themselves for service must be willing to serve unselfishly and not be intent on offering their service for financial gain through corruption.

It's ironic that at the exchange rate of the US$ to the Jamaican dollar, the fees or benefits that can be paid to members of the Diaspora who seeks to serve in Jamaica are extremely advantageous. For example, US$1,000 averages some J$129,000. However, it's not unusual that those interested to return home to serve seem ignorant that Jamaica has a foreign-exchange problem. They tend to demand the maximum in contract fees, per diem, travelling allowance and request to fly first class and stay in grand, expensive lodgings.

Those seeking to fill their pockets on the excuse that they are returning to Jamaica to serve, tend to justify their selfish demands with comparison to the high fees paid by Jamaican authorities to non-Jamaican foreign expertise.

As Huntington-Walker pointed out, there has been a long trend that whenever the Jamaican government - formed by either the Jamaica Labor Party or People's National Party – needs overseas experts, they hire nonJamaicans.

However, when unpaid experts are needed, the government looks to the Diaspora. Since the inaugural Bi-Annual Jamaican Diaspora

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“Deeper engagement can be reached between Jamaican and her Diaspora by appointing qualied expatriates to government boards and boards of privatesector companies. This process must be handled with transparency and accountability, and not with 'bandooloo' (corruption). There are thousands of Jamaicans living overseas with experience and willingness to serve.” – Walker Huntington Conference in June 2004, successive governments have been told this practice needs to be addressed.

There's no argument that skilled, experienced and talented Jamaicans, recruited from the Diaspora to serve in Jamaica, should be adequately compensated. But conscientious members of the Diaspora are expected to be more cognizant of and sensitive to the financial plight of Jamaica and resist making unreasonable compensatory demands.

If members of the Diaspora are serious about offering their expertise to Jamaica, they should be willing to sacrifice. Moreover, they must be determined to not get caught in the corruption trap so many Jamaicans seem to be getting caught in - in both the private and public sectors.

On the other hand, Jamaicans in the public and private sectors need to stop offering cushy contracts to overseas friends and relatives who lack the required skill, talent, or experience for a position, over known skilled individuals.

In the Petrojam debacle the individual selected to chair the company was an old acquaintance of the responsible government minister.

From back in 2004, when HungtingtonWalker was on the Jamaican Diaspora Advisory Board, established to advise the Foreign Affairs minister on issues of concern to the Diaspora, it was suggested that a Diaspora skill bank be established.

Skilled, talented and experienced Jamaicans within the Diaspora would be required to register in this bank, offering their services for paid public and private sector positions. In turn, the bank would serve as the primary source for public and private sector Jamaican entities seeking expertise from the Diaspora.

An attempt, albeit feeble, was made under the former People's National Party administra-

tion to establish this skilled bank, with scant results. A more organized attempt is needed to establish such a facility.

This matter should be prioritized by the recently appointed minister of state in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the current Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Board. The Diaspora is loaded with eclectic expertise that can be easily available to Jamaica through a structured, realistic, compensation system, which could eliminate greed and corruption.

To quote Huntington-Walker: “Deeper engagement and respect can be reached between Jamaican and her Diaspora by appointing qualified expatriates to government boards and boards of privatesector companies.

This process must be handled with transparency and accountability, and not with 'bandooloo' (corruption). There are thousands of Jamaicans living overseas with the education, experience and willingness to serve.”

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Haiti's PM Jack Guy Lafontant Calls It Quits Haiti's Prime Minister, Jack Guy Lafontant, resigned on Saturday, July 14, 2018, just after days of violent protests against fuel price rises.

Lafontant, who faced a motion of no confidence following the protest that led to the death of at least seven people, told Haiti's Chamber of Deputies that he had sent President Jovenel Moise his resignation letter.

The deputies had called on the prime minister to answer questions after riots erupted from July 6th-8th to protest the government's attempt to raise fuel prices by up to 51 per cent as part of an agreement with the International Monetary Fund, (IMF).

Earlier this year, the French speaking Caribbean nation signed an agreement with the IMF to carry out structural reforms to promote growth. The IMF said that getting rid of the fuel subsidies would free up cash for other things like education, health and job creation.

However, on Thursday, the Washington based lending agency suggested “a more gradual approach” to ending fuel subsidies which were expected to generate around US$300 million.

Shortly after Lafontant resigned, President Moise addressed the nation, saying his administration is doing all it can to respond to the demands of the public.

“I did a lot of consultations,” he said. “I consulted people who were victims, political parties, civil society, grassroots organizations and many other groups in society. I engaged in dialogue with international partners. I

Haiti sees increase in leprosy Health officials in Haiti have reported an increase in cases of leprosy across that country.

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He aims “to form an inclusive government whose mission will be to relieve the misery of the people, develop agriculture, energy and infrastructure in the country, take all measures and actions to maintain political and social stability, encourage investment to create wealth and conditions that will allow all Haitians live better in their country.”

“You have given me a five-year term, and as you can see, we have started the work and I will continue. stability, economic and social progress must become a reality in the country of Haiti,” President Moise added.

According to figures revealed in a document produced by the Ministry of Public Health and Population, there are currently 50 cases - two of them being minors.

The report, produced jointly with the World Health Organization (WHO), says a 14 year old girl affected by the disease has developed a disability that manifests by a limitation of motor skills in the arms and a six year old girl has been plagued with several skin lesions.

“The case of these two girls worries the authorities who believe that we must strengthen the campaign for the eradication of this disease conducted for more than 60 years. "It's quite relevant because these two children diagnosed with leprosy have to grow up and enjoy their lives," said Dr. Madge Dorcelus of the National Leprosy Control Program.

Dorcelus disclosed that the Ministry is planning to build a national strategic plan before the end of this year. This plan will also include Physio-therapeutic support.

While adding that the situation of Haiti in the face of leprosy is not catastrophic, she said the stigma associated with leprosy remains an obstacle to ending transmission as affected individuals are often reluctant to be diagnosed or seek help.

As a result, the Ministry is putting in place a vast awareness campaign to prevent transmission, to raise the awareness of the affected person, to prevent acute cases and cases of disability developed as a result of leprosy.

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Over the years, Mike and Jackie have worked with many producers with varying degrees of success. Shows produced by Basil Dawkins, Stages Productions and David Tulloch have been their most successful and consistent shows, especially those featuring 'Shebada' and 'Delcita.' Some of the many actors and characters they have worked with and have fond memories of include Miss Lou, Charles Hyatt, Leonie Forbes, Oliver Samuels, Volier 'Maffie 'Johnson, Deon Silvera, Audrey Reid, Winston 'Bello' Bell, Michael Nicholson, David Tulloch and Terri Salmon.

Their efforts are not limited to Florida - Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Melbourne, Orlando, Ocala and Lehigh Acres. They have also promoted the Jamaican culture to other areas of the Diaspora, including New York, Washington DC, Maryland - Baltimore, College Park, Columbia, and Atlanta.

Mike and Jackie have received awards from the Consul General of Jamaica for their long dedication and promotion of the Jamaican culture across the Diaspora, which was presented by Prime Minister Bruce Golding.

They were also honored with the Consul General's “Vanguard” award during Jamaica's 50th Independence celebration and have also received the 'Jamaican Milestone Award' from the Jamaican/USA Chamber of Commerce.

Jackie has received a 'Woman of Excellence award' from Nostalgia In Gold and an Outstanding Leadership award from the USA Netball Association as President of the Association, on leading the USA Team to their first World Championship tournament in Birmingham, England in 1995.

As they enter their 35th year of entertainment and promotion, they hope South Floridians appreciate their efforts and their struggles and continue to support them in spreading the Jamaican culture across the Diaspora.

Sunshine Theatre is taking this opportunity to thank all those who have assisted and supported them over these years, especially the sponsors, advertisers, ticket sellers, volunteers and most importantly the many loyal patrons .

34 Graduate From Citizen's Police Academy Recently, thirty-four eager residents graduated from the Lauderhill Citizen's Police Academy (CPA).

This ten-week program offered valuable insight and hands-on training in a variety of subjects, including patrol procedures, traffic enforcement, handgun safety, K-9 Unit, investigations, internal affairs and community policing.

There were also multiple opportunities for practical learning through equipment demonstrations, realworld scenarios and ride-a-longs with patrol officers.

Lauderhill Chief of Police, Constance Stanley, says she is proud of the residents' enthusiasm and is excited to give them the opportunity to understand the way the Lauderhill Police Department works.

“They really get an in-depth look at what it's like to be a police officer and why we operate the way we do,” Stanley said.

“We want to be transparent with the community that we serve, and we feel like this is the best way to give them that

chance if they so choose.”

Designed to acquaint individuals who are not sworn police officers with the activities of their local Police Department, the Lauderhill CPA fosters better communication between citizens and the department through education. The academy creates a group of wellinformed citizens who possess greater insight into police practices, services and resources.

The next academy takes place later this year from September 27th through December 6th. To learn more about attending this program, contact the Lauderhill Police department at 954-4974700.

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Caribbean-Americans Share France's Joy At Being Crowned Champions Du Monde

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VAR Guidelines for Referees GOALS The role of the VAR is to assist the referee to determine whether there was an infringement that means a goal should not be awarded. As the ball has crossed the line, play is interrupted so there is no direct impact on the game.

PENALTY DECISIONS The role of the VAR is to ensure that no clearly wrong decisions are made in conjunction with the award or non-award of a penalty kick.

DIRECT RED CARD INCIDENTS The role of the VAR is to ensure that no clearly wrong decisions are made in conjunction with sending off or not sending off a player.

MISTAKEN IDENTITY The referee cautions or sends off the wrong player, or is unsure which player should be sanctioned. The VAR will inform the referee so that the correct player can be disciplined.

Judging from the flood of posts on social media on Sunday afternoon, an overwhelming number of Caribbean-Americans shared in the euphoria experienced by the people of France with that country's 4-2 win over Croatia in the 2018 World Cup Finals in Moscow, Russia to be crowned Champions Du Monde or World Cup Champions.

Although most Caribbean-Americans will quickly admit to Brazil being their favorite non-Caribbean team in this year's World Cup tournament, with Brazil knocked out earlier in the quarter-finals, most placed their support on the French team, which consisted of several black payers from African and French Caribbean countries.

“I wanted either England or France to win from the four semi-finalists of Belgium, Croatia, England and France,” said 27-year old Brandon Murray of Plantation, Florida.

“Both France and England had talented black players. I would have loved England to win with so many Jamaican-roots players, but that wasn't to be, so all my support went to France.”

“I am so glad the FranAfricans won the World Cup,” tweeted Simone Leslie from Boca Raton, Florida. “It's a young team, and I believe this will be the Brazil of the next two World Cups at least. France forward Kylian Mbappe reminds me a lot the Brazilian football icon Pele that I have read so much about.”

France entered the tournament as a favorite, powered by its young stars including 19-year-old Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann, and the team did not disappoint.

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Violating Immigration Laws There is no visa which allows the parents to stay in the U.S. to care for children who are attending school on the F-1 student visa, so the children must either go to a private boarding school or stay with relatives or friends during their studies.

By Attorney Caroly Pedersen

Thousands of tourists pour into the U.S. each year, bringing their children to attend public schools. The children receive a free education, paid for by the American taxpayer and think nothing of it. The explanation is always: “Well, the school allowed me to register my child. They did not ask about our immigration status, so we thought it was ok.”

Well, anything that sounds too good to be true, usually is. This of course applies to educating children on tourist visas in free U.S. public schools. However, this practice is a violation of federal law. Parents don't like to hear this truth, and often totally ignore advice to cease the practice. But the fact is, continuing the practice in the future, may very well result in visa cancellation, not only for the child, but for the entire family.

For background, federal law requires that public schools enroll and educate children without regard to immigration status. This comes from a 1987 Supreme Court ruling that all children deserve an equal education. With regard to immigrants, the law generally applies to immigrant children in the U.S. without legal status, allowing them the right to attend school without fear and is not meant to be a magnet to educate all the world's children.

Another federal law regarding immigration, provides that non-immigrants in the U.S. on U.S. B1/B2 tourist visas are prohibited from attending public school and it is a violation of the law to do so.

time when the violation really hits home, and the officer cancels the child and parent (s) U.S. visas and denies renewal.

Similarly, officers at the U.S. airport are on the lookout for children coming in to attend school and are authorized to cancel tourist visas in cases where they suspect the child is attempting to or attending, public school illegally.

So, what's the solution?

Ofcers at the U.S. airport are on the lookout for children coming in to attend school and are authorized to cancel tourist visas in cases where they suspect the child is attempting to or attending, public school illegally.

But still parents seem to think: 'What the harm is?

I've been doing it for years and nothing bad has happened.'

Well to date, that may be true, but the risk comes when the family's tourist visas are expiring, and they need to be renewed. At that point, the child's periods of stay in the U.S. need to be accounted for. A sharp consular officer will likely see the child's extended stays in the U.S. which correspond with the school year and can ask whether the child was attending public school in the U.S. This is the

Immigration regulations authorize minor children, whose parents are in the U.S. in nontourist visa status like F-1, H-1B, L, E visas, etc. to attend public schools free of charge. For all others who want their children to attend school in the U.S., parents have the option to find a private school in the U.S. which accepts international students and apply for an F-1 student visa for their child.

No, the child cannot attend public school but can attend a private school as long as the child's tuition is paid while they complete their education here. But there is no visa which allows the parents to stay in the U.S. to care for children who are attending school on the F-1 student visa, so the children must either go to a private boarding school or stay with relatives or friends during their studies. Now you know!

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The Notice To Appear Policy This Dreaded New USCIS Policy Makes Filing Any Immigration Application The Basis For Deportation

By Attorney Caroly Pedersen

A recent policy memorandum issued by the Department of Homeland Security, (DHS), has sent shock waves through the legal profession and set a new blaze under US immigration policies.

The June 28, 2018 memo is a partial implementation of President Trump's 2017 Executive Order: Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States, which seeks to ramp up immigration enforcement measures by targeting more immigrants for deportation.

To this end, the new DHS policy significantly expands the types of cases under which an individual can be issued a Notice To Appear (NTA), and referred to immigration court for removal proceedings and deportation from the U.S. Generally, when an immigrant is deemed deportable, he or she is issued a Notice To Appear (NTA), which is a notice to the immigrant that he or she has been placed in removal proceedings and must appear in immigration court at a date and time to be announced.

The new guidance significantly broadens the range of cases under which an individual can be deported from the U.S. and encourages immigration officers to do so whenever possible.

While most of the memo is focused on illegal immigration and the issuance of NTA's to those with criminal, fraud or abuse of public benefits violations, the most explosive provision directs the issuance of NTA's to applicants who have been denied any immigration benefit and who are 'unlawfully present' in the U.S. at the time of denial.

For “aliens not lawfully present in the united states or subject to other grounds of removability, USCIS will issue an NTA where, upon issuance of an unfavorable decision on an application, petition, or benefit request, the alien is not lawfully present in the United States,” a recent statement said.

Unlawful presence is the presence in the U.S. after the expiration of the period of stay authorized by the DHS upon entry to the U.S., or having entered the U.S. illegally.

Serious Implication If Any Immigration Application Is Denied Under this new directive, the USCIS aims to put every individual who files any kind of immigration application and a denial is issued by the USCIS after the applicant's period of stay or (I-94) has expired, into deportation.

This covers an extremely wide range of circumstances, including even those who are in legal immigration status but who file non-immigrant change or extension of status applications.

This would include F-1 student visas, H-1B or L work visas, E-2 investor visas, etc, whose period of stay of stay has expired by the time a denial is issued in the case, causing them to fall into a period of “unlawful presence” during processing of the application.

Simply said, anyone who has an extension or change of status denied after that individual's I-94 expires, will be issued an NTA and referred for deportation from the U.S. For example, Maria from Venezuela is here in the U.S. on a tourist visa and when she arrived in the U.S., the officer gave her six months to stay. After several months, she decides she wants to attend English language school and applies for an F-1 visa to

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change her status to a student while she is still in legal status.

However, due to ever increasing USCIS processing times for student visa applications, taking up to a year in some circumstances, if Maria remains in the U.S. awaiting approval of application, she will go over her period of stay.

If she does stay and the F-1 visa is later denied, she would be issued an NTA and be deportable from the U.S. Her U.S. visa would automatically be cancelled and when she leaves the U.S., she would likely be unable to return for many years.

Similarly, Matthew is here in the U.S. from Jamaica, working on a valid H-1B work visa. His work visa expires in two months and his employer has filed a renewal on his behalf. However, since USCIS processing times can take six months or more, if he receives a denial on the H-1B extension, he too will be deportable from the U.S. In another example, Marcia, from Trinidad is here on vacation visiting her aunt and received a six-month stay when she entered the U.S. She and her aunt have plans to visit New York, Washington and some other national sites of interest, so she decides to extend her stay in the U.S. a few more months.

Once she has been here for five months, she files a request with the USCIS to extend her stay for an additional three months. But since it can take up to a year for the USCIS to process her request, she gets stuck here waiting for a decision. If she leaves the U.S. before she receives a decision, she will have overstayed her time here and her U.S. visa will automatically be cancelled. On the other hand, if she stays here waiting for a decision and she is denied, not only will her U.S. visa be cancelled, but she will become deportable as well.

The ramifications are enormous, and these are the nightmare outcomes which will likely result from the new USCIS policy. The message from the Trump administration is clear: if you are an immigrant, we don't want you here and we will do everything possible to thwart your efforts to maintain legal status at every opportunity!

As a result, visitors to the U.S. must be extremely cautious about filing any application to change or extend status and those here in the U.S. on valid work or investment visas must protect their status by filing for renewals as early as possible and use the 15-day expedited processing whenever possible.

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Laughter Makes “Jamaica Sweeter” Sunshine Theatre Company is one of the oldest promotional and entertainment companies in the South Florida Caribbean community. In celebration of Jamaica's 56th Independence and Sunshine's 35th anniversary, the company proudly presents David Tulloch's award winning musical revue, 'Jamaica Sweeter.'

This is another entertaining musical extravaganza, the sequel to his award winning 'Jamaica Sweet,' from the prolific pen of the award winning multi-talented playwright and composer.

The shows will be held as follow: Saturday, July 28th - Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Pl. Miramar Fl. Showtime is 8 p.m.; Sunday July 29th - Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Dr. Showtime is 7 p.m.

For this celebratory presentation, South Florida will receive the best of both award-winning productions, 'Jamaica Sweet' and 'Jamaica Sweeter.' David Tulloch has taken his winning formula of snappy sketches and some risque' humor to serve up a potpourri of delightful characters blended with catchy Jamaican music, song and dance.

'Jamaica Sweeter' takes a humorous jab at some of our cultural stereotypes, local customs and the unique Jamaican experience. The talented and energetic cast includes: Rosie Murray;Terri Salmon, ITI Best Supporting Actress; Ricky Rowe; Luke Ellington; Samantha Brevett; Derrick Clarke and Sabrina Thomas and is directed by Tulloch.

Log on to sunshinetheatrecompany.com. for tickets.

Marion Hall Releases Second Gospel Album “Out of the 17 tracks, I'm predicting 15 hits,” Hall added. “It's a praise and worship album with dancehall, mento and country too. I'm just excited to have another album out soon. I'm not even going to get ahead of myself but I know this album has the potential to get a Grammy - it's something else. Whatever God decides to do with it, he will. When I put out the first album 'When God Speaks,'God was talking to me. It's the same with this album. It's all about giving God the glory. It's a powerful, mighty album, so if it's His will, it will be done.”

Hall, formerly known as Lady Saw, is the first female deejay to win a Grammy Award and to be certified as a triple-platinum artiste. She, however, got baptized in December 2015. Her debut gospel album, 'When God Speaks,' peaked at #4 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart last year.

Minister Hall is planning to embark on a three-year 'Soul Seekers Kingdom' tour across the United States starting in early August. Through her relationships with other ministries, she has landed gigs in Canada, UK and Bermuda.

She is also booked for Jamaica Fun in the Son Festival at National Heroes' Park in Kingston this Saturday, July 14.

Jamaican Minister, Marion Hall, has added some dancehall flavor to her sophomore gospel album. “After listening to it, I realized I needed something like dancehall on it,” Hall said. “I looked to God for help and came up with a song called 'Tun Back Christian.'”

“A lot of people are in the church but don't know how to be content and end up walking away from God,” she told Jamaica Observer. “A lot of church folks, instead of encouraging them [they] chastise them, which doesn't help the situation. The verses on this cut you can sing along to, and I include a sinner's prayer in there so you can ask God fi wash yuh off in his righteousness. There's also the cut 'Mighty God.'... I think the wait will be worth it. Those two are for the former Lady Saw fans.”

The 17-track, 'His Grace,' is self-produced on the Minister Marion Hall label and distributed by VPAL. The official release date is set for July 20th.

In addition to the title track, the set boasts 'I'm Gonna Fast,' 'Overflow,' 'Gave It All Up For Jesus,' 'Walk On Water,' 'All That's Left,' 'Dead Man Walking,' 'Love Like This,' 'The World Can See', 'My God Is Alive,' 'That Cross,' 'You Are,' 'Pay You Back,' 'Lord We Need You' and 'Can't Stop My Praise.'

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Third time a charm for team Haiti half that would pay dividends in the 60th minute when substitute Cornell Learmond, fired a low shot into the corner pass a helpless Harriet in goal.

The momentum now shifted to Blazers who were trying to get the equalizing goal, however the Haiti defense held on and came away with a 2-1 win to secure their first championship.

Meanwhile in the Masters League final, last year's champions Oldtymers FC continued their dominance registering a 9-1 victory over South Florida So Fla Kickers who was contesting their first final.

Ray Graham notch a hattrick, with the league leading goal scorer Johnathan Williams adding two more goals to his tally to finish the season with 14 goals for the Oldtymers. Boris Johnson, Kavon King, brothers Jason and Johann Chong added one a piece to round out the scoring.

Ronald Joseph got the consolation goal for the kickers.

By C. Brown The third time was the charm for team Haiti who was contesting their third final in fifteen years of the Caribbean America Soccer League (CASA) Super League competition when they knock off defending three-time champions Lauderdale Lakes Blazers last Saturday at the Lauderhill Sports Complex in Lauderhill.

It was midway through the first half when Peguero Jean Philippe, put the victors in front when he hit a low shot which found the back of the net to give his team a one nil lead.

Haiti would increase the lead in the 35th minute, from a scramble in the penalty box that Jean Philippe slammed it into the back of the net to give them a commanding 2-0 lead.

The defending champions with a mountain to climb, had a chance to cut the lead before halftime when they were awarded a penalty kick.

But, Donald Young poor kick was easily saved by Damion Harriet in goal for Haiti.

Blazers made a change early in the second

Jamaica Finishes Fair Showing By Jamaica In Inaugural Second At IAAF Athletic World Cup Under-20 Champs Jamaica ended its competition in the IAAF World Under20 Championships at Tampere Stadium, Finland on Sunday with a record 12 medals, including four gold medals.

The medal count placed Jamaica second on the medals table.

Over the weekend, Kai Chang won a surprise gold in the men's discus throw with a personal best 62.36-m, joining his training partner Fedric Dacres as the only Jamaican men to win the title.

Britney Anderson was beaten into second place in the 100m hurdles by an extremely slim margin, and the women won bronze in the 4x400-m relay.

Jamaica's 12 medals exceeded the previous best of 11 set in Kingston in 2002. Along with the four gold medals, Jamaican athletes won five silver and three bronze.

Kenya topped the medals table with six gold, four silver and one bronze, and the United States finished third with three gold, eight silver and seven bronze for 18 medals, the most by any team.

Jamaican head coach Michael Dyke told the Jamaican Observer he thought the team had “an excellent championship based on performances” and singled out sprint doubles champion, Briana Williams, Chang and long jumper Wayne Pinnock, who won the island's first medal on Wednesday, as excelling, but said just about every athlete delivered.

Competing in the inaugural Athletics World Cup in London, England over the past weekend, Jamaican athletes secured 153 points to finish 4th out of the competing eight nations.

The US finished at the top of the competition with 219 points while Poland finished second with 162 points and Britain third with 155 points.

Jamaican Sherika Jackson, with a blistering run, came from behind to win the women's 200-meters in a time of 22.35 secs.

The US' Jenna Prandini finished second in 22.35.

Also winning gold for Jamaica was Tyquendo Tracey, who won the men's 100-meters in 10.03 seconds over American Kendal Williams who ran10.05 secs., and Fredrick Dacres, who won the gold medal in the men's discus with a throw of 65.32 meters.

Olympic Champion Elaine Thompson, who was expected to return to her winning form in the women's 100-meters, finished 2nd in a time of 11.09 second. The race was won by American Ashley Henderson in 11.07 secs.

The Jamaican women 4 x 100 meters relay teams of Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce, Sherika Jackson, Jonielle Smith and Tissanna Hickling seemed poised to win gold, based on a fantastic first leg run by Fraser-Pryce, but poor baton changes on the last two legs cost Jamaica the gold, leaving them second to Great Britain in a time of 42.94. Britain's time was 42.52.

Jamaican hurdler Jeanine Williams also won silver in the women 110 meters hurdles.

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said Mustafa, who is vice-president of the Bangladesh Association of Florida. “It is a great pride for us. Cricket is a massive thing in Bangladesh.” The Bangladeshi team is captained by classy all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and their bowling coach is former Jamaica and West Indies fast-bowler, Courtney Walsh.

The matches complete Bangladesh's tour of the Caribbean and North America. The first T20 match takes place on July 31st in Basseterre, St. Kitts. After a sustained period of poor performances, the West Indies team has rounded into respectable form in recent months, winning Test series against Zimbabwe and Bangladesh and drawing 1-1 with Sri Lanka.

This improved form puts them in good stead for next year's cricket World Cup tournament in the United Kingdom.

Russell, one of T20's marquee players, returned to competitive cricket in April after serving a one-year ban for a doping violation. He had solid returns playing in the inaugural Global T20 Canada tournament and the Indian Premier League.

The CPL returns to South Florida for a third straight year.

This season's teams are defending champions Trinbago Knight Riders, 2014 winners Barbados Tridents and 2013 and 2016 champions Jamaica Tallawahs.

Each team is strongly represented by the elite of international cricket including Dwayne Bravo, Sunil Narine, Brendon McCullum, Shannon Gabriel and Colin Munro for the Trinbago Knight Riders; Russell, Shahid Afridi, Ross Taylor and David Miller of the Tallawahs and Holder, Martin Guptill and Hashim Amla who will represent Barbados Tridents.

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The teams, the Jamaica Tallawahs, Guyana Amazon Warriors, CPL defending champion, Trinbago Knight Riders and the Barbados Tridents, will be featured at Lauderhill stadium from August 18th to 22nd.

This year, the large contingent of Jamaican cricket fans eagerly await the play of the Jamaica Tallawahs, and particularly the return of the team's captain, Andre Russell.

The Tallawahs will play their first CPL match on August 18th against Guyana Amazon Warriors. The next day, they play defending champions Trinbago Knight Riders. Their final match in South Florida is against Barbados Tridents on August 22nd.

If the Jamaica Tallawahs are to win this season's CPL, a lot will depend on the form of Russell. The all-rounder returned to competition in April after a one-year suspension for a doping violation.

The 30-year-old showed no signs of fatigue, playing for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League, or Vancouver Knights in the inaugural Global T20 Canada tournament.

The Tallawahs open their CPL campaign on August 14th, against St. Lucia All Stars at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. The

following day, they play St. Kitts/Nevis Patriots at the same venue, before coming to South Florida for CPL matches at Central Broward Regional Stadium.

Tallawahs manager, Andrew Richardson, described Russell as a titan in the shortest form of cricket.

“Andre Russell is a superstar of the modern T20 game and his impact has been massive. He's a match-winner. On any given day he can almost win a game for us, he's done it in the past and now with a little more experience he is definitely a major force,” said Richardson.

Russell was a member of the Tallawahs' winning side of 2016. His heroics with bat and ball that season earned him the series MVP award.

His later suspension for missing three mandatory drug tests stalled his career but consistent performances in India and Canada have put the edge on his game going into the CPL. Richardson does not believe the added responsibility of captaincy will impede Russell.

“The role as captain is something he has embraced. No pressure. The squad has many leaders to give him advice if needed,” he said.

Ross Taylor of New Zealand and Pakistan's Shahid Afridi are two of those leaders. They are veterans of all formats of the game and have captained their countries.

Trinidadian leg-spinner Samuel Badree and Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim are other key players in the Jamaica Tallawahs team.

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Reported By David Maitland Lauderhill Jammers emerged the victors in the 2018 South Florida Cricket Alliance Finals played last weekend at the John Stretch Park.

The Jammers batted first after winning the toss and managed to reach 158 off their 40-overs.

Jammers opening pair, Timmy Surujbally and Omari Williams, added a quick 66 to the board before the fall of the first wicket.

Surujbally scored 53, which included a knock of 4 fours and 2 sixes off 41 balls before he was bowled.

Williams added 25, which included two fours, before the fall of the second wicket at 95.

Keniel Irvin added 22 to take the score to 133 for 3, but thereafter, it was a steady procession of batsmen heading back to the pavilion. Morgan went for 21 with the score at136 for 4 and he was followed by last week century maker Gavin Wallace at 137 for 5.

M. Johnson added a mere 8 with the score at139 for 6 while E. Watson went for duck with the score at 147 for 7. R. Sharma added a platry 2 at 151 for 8 while G. Campbell scored a mere 3 at 153 for 9 as the Jammers ended their final play all out for 158.

Bowling for St. Bess, Sherwlyn Powell bagged three for-39 while Chrishna Graham took 2 for 14. Masood Mohammed and Brian Gayle also grabbed 2 for 29 and 2 for 33, respectively.

In reply and chasing a modest total, St. Bess did not fare any better with their first wicket falling at 18-1 as Clevon Sailsman went for a mere 8. The only two batsmen who managed to get into double figures were O'Brian Jones, who scored 38, which included 2 fours; and Vickram Kumar, who added 30, which included 1 four.

Bowling Jammers to victory, the leg spinner from Pakistan, Rajesh Sharma, stunned the St. Bess batsmen picking up 4 wickets for 26, including a maiden from his allotted 8 overs. Elvis Watson bagged 2 for 26.

St. Bess was unable to recover, and they were all bowled out for 154, giving the Lauderhill Jammer a four-run victory and bragging rights for the 2018 season.

Angela Pryce

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