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BUJU BANTON IN DEMAND

by Howard Campbell

With less than 18 months before he is released from prison, Buju Banton's former manager expects a rebirth for the Grammy-winning artist.

Donovan Germain, who produced some of the singer's biggest hit songs, told National Weekly that demand is high for one of Jamaica's most popular entertainers ever. “People calling me left, right and center for Buju to do shows. Wi talking 'bout the Caribbean, Europe,” said Germain.

Banton has been in federal prison since June, 2011 for drug trafficking.

He is one of 1,660 inmates at a federal correctional facility in Georgia.

According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons website, he is due for release onDecember 8, 2018.

Germain produced most of Banton's early hit songs including Browning, his breakthroughhit, in 1992.

Once Buju gets out, his former boss believes he should return to what he knows best. “Him jus' need to come out with another good album and A6 – Fully booked

Former Cayman Premier arrested

by Kathy Barrett

Speaker of the House in the Cayman Islands and former Premier, McKeeva Bush, was arrested earlier this week by Florida Police.

According to Broward County court records Bush, 62, was arrested by the Seminole Police Monday.

The public records state that he was arrested on a misdemeanor that occurred at a casino.

“William McKeeva Bush was arrested by

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Seminole Police on Monday at 11:02 pm (local time) at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek and charged with simple battery or misdemeanor battery,” said Gary Bitner, a spokesman for Seminole Police Department The police records indicate that Bush was offered bail with a cash bond of US$1,000.

The arrest followed an interview with and sworn statement by the female employee 'victim' and a review of surveillance video.

According to the arresting officer, the surveillance video showed Bush allegedly wrapped his arm around the victim’s lower back and forcefully pulled her towards his direction.

“According to the arresting officer, the victim alleged [Mr. Bush] grabbed her buttocks while pulling her with his right arm.” Bush’s Florida attorney, Keith Seltzer, says a court date has not been set as the former Premier has not been formally charged.

Bush was overwhelmingly re-elected in the May general election in the Cayman Islands.

Youth takes over in Bermuda

by Kathy Barrett

Thirty-eight year-old David Burt was sworn in as Bermuda's youngest Premier on July 19. He promised to “work hardest for every single Bermudian in this country.”

Burt's rise follows the surprise victory of his Progressive Labour Party (PLP) in the July 18 general election.

The PLP was previously in power for 14 years after ending the 30-year reign of the now defunct United Bermuda Party (UBP) in 1998.

Burt says he would name his Cabinet on Thursday.

Meanwhile, former premier Michael Dunkley has resigned as leader of the now Opposition One Bermuda Alliance (OBA) in the aftermath of their crushing 24 seats to 12 defeat .

Dunkley, 59, replaced Craig Cannonier as Premier in May, 2014 after he stepped down in the wake of the so-called Jetgate scandal involving a wealthy American businessman. He narrowly held on to his seat in Parliament.

The OBA's biggest casualty was Bob Richards, deputy leader and Minister of Finance.

Richards, on obtaining the results, immediately announced his retirement from politics.

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Bahamas Independence Celebra ng the 44th year of Independence of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas following the Independence Ecumenical Service at St. Ma hews Missionary Bap st Church in Miami are: Richard Treco (2nd le ), Consul General of The Bahamas to Florida, his wife Mrs. Jennifer Treco (le ), Reuben Rahming, Bahamas/CARICOM Ambassadordesignate and his sister, Carla Rahming. – Contributed

True Blue Senator the Honorable Ruel Reid (c), is “officially blued” by JC Old Boys (l-r) Ian Bryan, Treasurer, Keith Buchanan, Board Member, Xavier Murphy, President, Dean Nevins, Vice President, Herman Vernon, Secretary, and Kirk Williams, Board Member. – Contributed

New Life Worship Center Bishop and First Lady Dehaney, Senator the Honorable Ruel Reid, Miramar Commissioner Yve e Colbourne, Alexandra Davis, President of CATAF and Angela Smith. – Contributed

Celebra ng Wolmers' 20th Anniversary Gala (l-r) Wolmerians Vivian Walters, Dennis Willis, Pat Montague and Jus n Peart. – Photo Credit: Toni-Ann Taylor

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Miss Broward County Meets Lauderhill Chamber (l-r) Brenda Edwards, Founder and COO Scholarship for South Florida, Inc., Gina Gray, Miss Broward County 2017, and Melissa Dunn, Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce President. – Photo Credit: Don Parchment

Dining in Fine Style Anne e and Dennis Willis share the lens at the recent Wolmers Anniversary Gala. – Photo Credit: Toni-Ann Taylor

Members of the Board (l-r) Ann Marie Clarke (Legal Council), John Beckford (Board Member), and Maria Munro (Board Member) at a recent Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce breakfast. – Photo Credit: Don Parchment

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in the sky

by Kathy Barrett

Calypsonian Dr. McCartha Linda Sandy Lewis, better known as Calypso Rose, was hailed for her contribution to Caribbean culture when Caribbean Airlines (CAL) dedicated one of its 737 jets in her honor.

The formal commissioning took place on July 14 when the signage on the aircraft's nose was unveiled by Trinidad and Tobago's Minister of Community Development, Culture and the Arts, Dr. Nyan Gadsby-Dolly; Minister of Tourism Shamfa Cudjoe and Minister of Trade and Industry Paula Gopee-Scoon.

Calypso Rose is presented with the WOMEX 2016 Artist Award by her laudator (WOMEX 2007 Award winner) Ivan Duran. – Photo by Eric van Nieuwland.

Chairman of Caribbean Airlines, Sameer Ronnie Mohammed and Rose's international manager, Jean Michel Gilbert, were also present at the function at Lere House, Golden Grove Road, Piarco..

Rose, 77, was absent but watched live from

Trinidad and Tobago's Minister of Community Development, Culture and the Arts, Dr. Nyan Gadsby-Dolly, stated that Rose was not a case of overnight success but one of perseverance as she began writing songs when she was 15. She has written more than 800 tunes.

Lyon in France where she was scheduled to perform.

The decision to name the aircraft in her honor was made by the T&T Cabinet for her becoming the first soca artist to win the World Music Album of The Year for her latest album, Far From Home. This took place at the French Victories de la Musique Award ceremony in Paris on February 10.

Gadsby-Dolly said another of Rose's many groundbreaking achievements was when she won the title Calypso King in 1978, with I Thank Thee and Her Majesty. It forced organizers to change the name of the show to Calypso Monarch, which it still carries today.

She said her list of achievements testifies to Calypso Rose's unwavering spirit as an exemplar for Trinidadians to follow.

Gadsby-Dolly pointed out that Rose was not a case of overnight success but one of perseverance as she began writing songs when she was 15. She has written more than 800 tunes.

The music video to the song Far From Home, which was shown aboard the aircraft, features Rose at the controls of a vintage plane with scenes from her native Tobago.

Gadsby-Dolly said the video depicts that the sky is the limit for Rose.

“We must protect what she has and continues to give to us as a nation and celebrate her talent, beauty and enormous star power on the world stage,” said Mohammed.

He disclosed that Caribbean Airlines is discussing with Rose's management travel benefits such as complimentary Caribbean Miles for three years and complimentary Caribbean Club Membership.

That is in addition to putting Far From Home and documentary The Lioness of The Jungle, which is based on Rose's life, on

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Mohammed noted that in T&T, there is a delay in celebrating icons until they have died.

He is pleased that Caribbean Airlines and the Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the Arts have honored Calypso Rose during her lifetime.

Some of her greatest hit songs are Calypso Queen, DO Dem Back, Constable Rose and Gimme More Tempo.

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New UWI Chancellor takes office On July 16, Trinidad and Tobago's Robert Bermudez assumed duties as sixth Chancellor of the University of the West Indies (UWI).

Bermudez was appointed at the University Council's annual business meeting on April 27.

He succeeds Sir George Alleyne who served from 2003 to 2017.

Bermudez has been an entrepreneur for over 40 years. According to the UWI, “He led the growth of his family-owned firm to a regional business throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. He enjoyed a distinguished career in business, serving as either Chairman or Board of Directors for several corporate bodies in Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean.”

His vision for the university “outlines a keen sense of the mission, effectiveness, relevance and interdependence of academia and the economy.”

They also thanked Alleyne for his 23-year tenure at the UWI. Official installation for Chancellor Bermudez will be in September at the university's campus in St. Augustine, Trinidad.

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South Florida seniors to get monthly increase in SS benets Americans receiving Social Security benefits in 2018 are expected to receive the program's largest payment increase in years. Trustees of the program met last week and made the decision to increase benefits by 2.2 percent or an average of $28 per month for recipients, effective January 2018.

Recipients of Social Security, mainly Americans over 65 years-old, have been pushing for increase in benefits for the past five years. For several seniors, including residents in South Florida's Caribbean community, Social Security monthly benefits are their sole source of income. However, for the past several years the trustees didn't raise the rates as the national cost of index did not justify an increase.

The COL index is the primary barometer trustees use as a gauge to calculate increase in benefits.

Last year, the Social Security Administration increased benefits by a mere 0.3 percent. The increase did not reach beneficiaries monthly checks as it was used to offset the increase in the cost of their monthly Medicare benefits.

Nationally, the average monthly payment for the program's 61 million beneficiaries is $1,253. CNW found that benefits ranged from as low as $544 per month to a high of $2,238 among South Florida's Caribbean-American

community.

The amount of monthly SS benefit is correlated to how long one worked, and paid into the SS fund through salary deductions.

The individual receiving $544 per month only worked and paid into the fund for four years and eight months. On the other hand, recipients of the $2,238 check worked and contributed to the fund for over 30 years.

The size of salary also contributes to the SS benefits one receives. The higher one's salary the higher the SS monthly deduction, and higher the eventually benefit received on retirement.

A CNW study conducted last year indicated that a significant percentage of

Caribbean-Americans who either had their own business, self-employed or worked as private contractors, were not contributing to the Social Security fund. As a result, most of these people who had retired and applied for Social Security benefits were shocked when they realized how small their monthly benefit was.

Tax accountants in the region regularly advise the self-employed and those employed as private contractors with income tax and Social Security deductions taken from their pay checks to be responsible in making these payments independently. Not contributing to the SS fund fairly guarantees low payment of benefits after age 65.

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What nationality do you identify yourself with and why?

Jarrett: Davie – When I think of what nation I belong to, I think of the country I was born in, America. However this does not mean I identify with being American. All my life I've been called Indian, Middle Eastern or even Mexican, so being born here has not made me identify with it, it is just something written on paper. The nationality I identify most with is where my blood is from, where people do not see me as an outsider but one of their own. Jamaica, the island of amazing food, beautiful beaches, and strong people.

Celina: Pembroke Pines – I identify myself as Trinidadian and Panamanian when asked. I prefer identifying as my parents' nationalities because it's far more unique than being just American. I also like seeing the reactions of people who can't believe I'm of Trinidadian and Panamanian lineage. People always assume I'm Cuban being that my name sounds Latin.

People assume that I am anything but Trinidadian and Panamanian.

Natassjia: Fort Lauderdale – Jamaicannnnn for sure!

Both my parents were born and raised there and although I was born in the U.S., I mostly celebrate and take pride in my Jamaican culture. From the food to the music to huge sense of family, I'm in love with my Jamaican roots and I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Melanie: Sunrise – Undoubtedly, I would say Jamaican.

Growing up I've never really thought of myself as an "American". Yes, I was born in the United States but none of my experiences reside with children whose family lineage stems from here. I grew up on Jamaican food, phrases, and life lessons. Jamaica molded my parents into the outstanding individuals they are they molded me into the woman I am today. Therefore, I owe Jamaica my patriotism. From the blood in my veins to my experiences growing up.

Jamieson: Plantation – I consider myself to be American.

In this day and age, to be American means to be more open. In America you can pick and choose from different cultures and you get to have more freedom of speech when it comes to different things. My Mom and Dad are very much into the Jamaican community, but most of my friends are the same way too, most of my friends identify as American. We're all just “Yardie” boys as Jamaicans say. Schooling is very nice here; I feel safe here. I don't have to worry about anything.

McKayla: Pembroke Pines – I identify myself as Jamaican-American. Although I wasn't born in Jamaica both of my parents were. I've spent countless summers in Jamaica and am fully immersed in the culture because of my grandparents owning a Jamaican restaurant in Fort Lauderdale and my love for Jamaican music (mostly dancehall).

Liam: Washington – Jamaican because most of my family that I am around is Jamaican; I'm not really around the Indian part of my family. Jamaica is my culture, it's my family. I love the food and the music – Beres Hammond and ackee and saltfish. I haven't been to Jamaica in years; so long ago that I don't really remember the place. It's just the people that I'm around, all my family enjoy the culture. My Dad, who is not Jamaican, embraces it too because he is around people who are Jamaican too.

Camille: Lauderdale Lakes – I identify myself as Jamaican-American. I was born in the United States, however my roots run deep to Jamaican soil. My family raised me to embrace both sides of my nationality and I think that has shaped me to be the individual I am today.

My strength and Christian faith are connected with the Jamaican, and my resilience and determination are intertwined with my American ideals. Both nationalities have given me and continues to give me experiences I will forever be grateful for.

Ashley: Port St. Lucie – The Caribbean community in South Florida is large and diverse, with several Jamaican enclaves dotted throughout the area where the cultural preservation is strong and authentic. Throughout my upbringing, mostly everyone I interacted with was Jamaican or of some West Indian background. So the food I ate, the music I listened to, and our parents' accents were not such a foreign thing. Although I was raised in the U.S., I never truly felt culturally American. I identify as Jamaican.

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Days before another Jamaica Diaspora Conference, there are criticisms which indicate a serious misunderstanding by some within the Diaspora. Most of the criticisms are that these biennial conferences are fruitless, because very little result from them that helps Jamaicans living overseas.

Some regard these conferences as “nothing but a vacation” for delegates attending from the United States, Canada and United Kingdom.

This year's event (July 23 to 26) in Kingston is billed as the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference. Its association with the celebration of Jamaica's 55th independence anniversary elevates criticism of delegations going on a vacation.

The misunderstanding surrounding these conferences may lie in its name. There possibly would be less criticism if the conferences were named The Jamaican Conference for the Diaspora.

Essentially, the conference is a forum, and correlated exhibition of Jamaican private and public sector businesses, to attract the support of Jamaicans overseas.

The rst Jamaican Diaspora Conference in Kingston in 2004 approved the establishment of a Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Board. The members were perceived as advisors to the government on how the Diaspora can assist the Jamaican government and institutions to meet their objectives.

The conference is not a Jamaican Diaspora Conference in the real sense. It's not a conference organized to address problems and issues that afflicts Jamaicans living overseas. It would be impractical to place these issues on the agenda of a conference planned by Jamaicans and focusing on issues relative to Jamaica.

Reference is often made to the Israeli and Irish Diaspora as ideal examples of Diasporic organizations. A closer look at these two depicts organized units that function autonomously.

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They effectively cope with the issues related to their respective Diaspora primarily in the US, through strong infrastructures.

With their unified organizations, they are better able to relate positively with their respective homelands.

Frankly, Jamaica needs tremendous help in various areas. Most of the Jamaicans living overseas are comparatively better-off financially than those in Jamaica. Jamaicans in the Diaspora are definitely in a better position to provide assistance in Jamaica's continuous development. Therefore, one understands the Jamaican government making overtures to target this assistance. A conference for the Jamaican Diaspora is one such method.

Historically, the attempt to formalize relationships between Jamaica and its Diaspora, solidified in 2004. This was the initiative of the Jamaican government led by Prime Minister Percival J. Patterson. It was never an initiative rooted within the Diaspora.

The first Jamaican Diaspora Conference in Kingston in 2004 approved the establishment of a Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Board. The members were perceived as advisors to the government on how the Diaspora can assist the Jamaican government and institutions to meet their objectives.

However, the Diaspora has its own peculiar needs and issues to be dealt with. These are not issues to be addressed by the Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Board as it's constructed. This board has little resources to solve matters directly related to the Diaspora.

Anyone going to next week's Diaspora conference expecting solutions to issues within the Diaspora will be disappointed. This is not the purpose of the conference.

Recently, a passionate discussion among Jamaicans in South Florida re needs of the Diaspora in the US revealed a litany of complaints. These include:The Diaspora not having its own television or radio station; the Diaspora not owning its own financial institution – bank or credit union; the absence of a unit to help Jamaicans migrating to the U.S. assimilate into the American community; absence of a focal physical unit that addresses the myriad issues that impact the Diaspora.

Most of the complaints are valid, and if realistically addressed could unify the Diaspora. The need to resolve these complaints indicates there's much work to be done.

This work is not the responsibility of the Jamaican government, nor the Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Board. This work won't be implemented successfully until the Jamaican Diaspora finds it possible to build a formidable organization with relevant leadership, human and financial resources.

People will be attending the Jamaica Diaspora Conference next week to discuss ways in which the Diaspora can invest its resources to develop Jamaica. Now, it's the Diaspora's turn to plan a conference to determine how it can develop and help itself.

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introduce himself to a new generation of fans.

Once him do a good album, things should get back to normal,” said Germain.

'Til Shiloh, Banton's 1995 album, is regarded by critics as one of reggae's finest. It contains the songs Shiloh, Untold Stories, Murderer and Not An Easy Road.

The album heard him taking a more spiritual direction and finding Rastafari. The 1997 follow-up, Inna Heights, followed a similar path. Germain who has also produced hits by Buju's compatriots Beres Hammond, Marcia

Griffiths and Wayne Wonder, notes that because Banton has an “excellent catalog”, his music is still fresh.

“Yuh still hear his songs at every stage show an' dance. The people love him an' that doesn't hurt.” Buju Banton, who turned 44 on July 15, won a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 2011 with Before The Dawn.

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Chef Danny does it

Dom Rep Style

by Hyacythnia Leonce

Spice It Up Miami at the Caribbean Marketplace/Little Haiti Cultural Complex, is an experience featuring celebrity chefs from the Caribbean.

On the evening of July 14th, it showcased Chef Danny Manuel Peñaló Dominguez from the Dominican Republic.

Chef Danny is owner and executive chef of the prestigious Yarumba, a Dominican eatery located in Miami Gardens. There is a second location in Oakland Park.

The restaurant has a mix of traditional and contemporary recipes from the Dominican Republic. It carries a full bar, live music and disco on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Chef Danny graduated Magna Cum Laude from La Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) in his country. He holds a degree in Hotel Administration with a Concentration in Food and Beverages.

Chef Danny shows off his Dulce De Coco Al Horno, a coconut-baked pudding with ice cream.

Yarumba was recently rated by The Hungry Black Man blog as the “Best Dominican restaurant in South Florida.”

Last Friday, guests were treated to Chef Danny's wonderful list of eats. As they dined, he explained and demonstrated what they were being served.

The Sanocho, a Dominican beef stew with a side of white rice topped with avocado and spicy sauce.

First was the Sanocho, a Dominican beef stew with a side of white rice topped with avocado and spicy sauce. Next was the Tuna Tartar which guests were invited to put together in a hands-on demonstration. Ingredients were placed at the table and they put this dish together. Luscious!

Chef Danny relayed, “Do not be afraid to eat fresh meat, if you buy it fresh there is nothing to be afraid of.”

Patrons were also invited to make Passion Fruit Margaritas. The Margarita mix was laid on the table along with salt and sugar, lime, cherries and ice with a mixing bottle to shake.

It's then placed in the traditional Margarita glass. The best Passion Fruit Margarita ever!

The main dish was Chivo Guisado which is braised goat and yucca mash, cassoulet with plantain chips.

Dessert was the appealing Dulce De Coco

Al Horno, a coconut-baked pudding with ice cream. Scrumptious!

This was an enjoyable evening with sounds of the “Dom Rep” led by a live band and DJ who played Caribbean music. Professional dancers showed attendees how it's done in the Dominican Republic.

There was also a hula hoop contest in which Chef Danny participated. A good sport.

Guests had a good time. Luislaine stated, “It's nice, I like it, it's different.”

Ralph shared, “Good atmosphere, good vibes, it's nice to have a different ethnicity doing this event, not just Haitians.”

Emmanuel conveyed, “It's excellent, the food is great, MC did a great job, I would definitely go to his restaurant, great band.”

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Schools honored for outreach The Palm Beach School District's nominations for the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) and Florida Parent Teacher Association's (PTA) Community Involvement Awards, have been honored as top programs in Florida.

Jerk comes to Port St. Lucie

by Garth A. Rose

Residents of Florida's Treasure Coast will have the opportunity to enjoy a Caribbean jerk festival. On July 29, the Caribbean-American Cultural Group launches and hosts what will be the annual Treasure Coast Jerk Festival to be held at Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie.

South Olive Elementary School's Latino Community Cares and the Congress Middle School Boys and Blue, were honored at the State Parent Teachers Association Leadership Conference in Palm Harbor early this month.

The South Olive Elementary School Latino Community Cares stemmed from a desire for parents to feel included without a language barrier. With 37 percent of the school's population classified as Spanish-speaking, English language learners, the need to connect with parents in their native tongue is imperative. The program was also created to inspire families to work together for an improved community.

With approximately 100 attendees, the event was set in stations so that parents could rotate and learn about different support services.

The Boys and Blue program at Congress Middle School is a police mentoring process that pairs officers from the Boynton Beach Police Department with male adolescents in grades six through eight. It was designed to build relationships between community police officers who students see and interact with outside of school.

“It is an honor to recognize these schools with the Family and Community Involvement Award,” said Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart. “As a former teacher and principal, I have seen firsthand the importance of positive family impact and community involvement, and the effect it can have on the lives of our students. I applaud these schools for going above and beyond by proactively developing meaningful engagement with family and community members.”

Among the menu of increasingly popular Caribbean cuisine in South Florida, the versatile Jerk meats stand out. They are flavored with the uniquely spicy Jamaican Jerk seasoning; a blend of Scotch Bonett peppers, pimento, thyme, garlic and others.

So popular are dishes like Jerk Pork, Jerk Chicken and Jerk Fish that they have spawned a relatively new cultural showcase in Caribbean communities in North America.

Over the past several months the Caribbean-American Cultural Group, based in Port St. Lucie and led by president Neville Lake, have been planning a festival targeting Caribbean residents and their American friends, in Fort Pierce, Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Palm City and Hobe Sound.

The festival will be launched on Sunday, July 29 in association with Southern Eagle Distributing, Inc. Wilmer Europe, public relations officer for the C/A Cultural Group, says the festival will present “food, fun, and fellowship,” for those who attend. “It offers a chance for Caribbean-Americans to enjoy their culture, and display this culture to people of other cultures and ethnicities.”

The event will be heavy on entertainment. Backed by the popular Code Red Band, artists include Mikey Spice, Norris Weir, Judy Mowatt, and Disc Jockys Andrew Fresh of 104.5 FM, and Haitian-American Joey Mix. According to Europe, although the festival is primarily

targeted to guests from Treasure Coast cities, it's also being promoted to people from Palm Beach and Broward County.

“In fact, we anticipate people coming from as far south as Miami. People will go anywhere for good food and entertainment,” he said. “We are expecting anywhere between three to five thousand guests at this inaugural event.”

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Republican states pressure Trump to terminate DACA

by Caroly Pedersen Immigration Attorney

With all the recent immigration upheavals caused by the Trump Administration's antiimmigrant policies and draconian immigration enforcement action against innocent Immigrants, many like myself were somewhat heartened that President Trump would not cancel the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program.

In fact, the Department of Homeland Security Secretary issued a Memo on June 15, 2017 which, while cancelling President Obama's 2014 DACA expansion and new DAPA program for parents of US citizens and residents, specifically preserved protections of the 2012 DACA program, stating that it "will remain in place.”

Cynics might believe that perhaps Trump's advisors had calculated that cancelling the DACA program and deporting perhaps one million young immigrants would not be positive news. The Trump Administration opted instead to concentrate on deporting everyone else to show his base he is tough on immigration.

However, it appears that record numbers of deportations (nearly double) over the past six months is not enough for conservative Republicans. On June 29, 10 Republican-

controlled states (Texas, Arkansas, Alabama, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia) issued an ultimatum in a letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions that Trump either cancel the DACA program, or they would sue his administration.

These states demand that Trump phase out the DACA by refusing to accept new enrollees or renew current work permits.

Perhaps foreshadowing things to come, Sessions made statements which appear to support the states' positions. “… I like it that our states and localities are holding our federal government to account, expecting us to do what is our responsibility to the state and locals, and that's to enforce the law,” he said.

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If Trump does bend to pressure and terminates the program, what does that mean for 'DACA Dreamers'? Possibly, those who currently have DACA status would retain it, but not be permitted to renew. New applicants would be denied. What's unsure is the situation about those who have applied, but not yet approved. Likely those who have filed applications and received receipts will continue to be eligible, otherwise the USCIS would be

It appears that record numbers of deportations (nearly double) over the past six months is not enough for conservative Republicans. On June 29, 10 Republicancontrolled states (Texas, Arkansas, Alabama, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia) issued an ultimatum in a letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions that Trump either cancel the DACA program, or they would sue his administration. required to refund Filing Fees and make ineligibility retroactive.

The big question is, should young immigrants who qualify quickly for DACA do so before any potential termination? Or, would it be too risky providing so much personal information to the current anti-immigrant government?

With some 800,000 DACA applicants already receiving benefits through the program, it might bring some peace of mind to see “safety in numbers”. Mostly, I think it comes down to the level of need for work authorization and a social security number which DACA approval brings.

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Junior Gong returns with Stony Hill, Damian 'Junior Gong' Marley's fourth album, is to be released July 21 on his 39th birthday. It is the singjay's first album since 2005's massive Welcome to Jamrock which spawned the hit song of the same name.

A scene from the play God over Obeah

Gospel singer turned actor/ playwright, Steffan Peninsylin, returns to the stage on July 23 in God Over Obeah. The self-produced play takes place at Miramar High School.

God Over Obeah premiered at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland on April 16. It was so popular, promoters decided to bring it closer to Miami.

Patrons have added incentive to attend: the gate prize is a 2014 Toyota Camry.

Peninsylin who resides in Port St. Lucie, has steadily built

a strong catalogue of theater credits, which sees him playing characters in various sketches including the hilarious Granny P. He is supported in God Over Obeah by Sandra Chin who plays Dilly; Sharon Cain; Shirley Peterson as Mada Mary; and Tano Bogle as Paul.

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It contains the song Nail Pon The Cross which was released in late 2016. Like his previous albums, the Grammy winner worked with his brother Stephen on Stony Hill.

In an interview with BBC Radio 1Xtra's David Rodigan, Marley said he is happy with the album.

“Yeah, I'm feeling good about where it is now. I've come to peace with where it is now.”

Other songs on Stony Hill are R.O.A.R., Mary Jane and Caution.

Stony Hill is the name of the community Damian Marley grew up. Located in St. Andrew parish, it is a hilly area and home to Jamaica's well-to-do.

He was raised there by his mother Cindy Breakespeare and his stepfather, Thomas Tavares-Finson, one of Jamaica's leading lawyers and a government senator.

Breakespeare and reggae legend Bob Marley had a long affair that produced a child, Damian, in 1978. He was only three years-old when his father died in May, 1981 from cancer.

His 2001 album was the acclaimed Halfwaytree, named for the busy business district in Kingston, the Jamaican capital. Halfwaytree and Welome to Jamrock won Grammy awards for Best Reggae Album.

During the break between Welcome to Jamrock and Stony Hill, Marley has recorded a number of singles, did an album with American rapper Nas, and launched the successful Welcome to Jamrock cruise.

Recently, he expanded his business interests by purchasing a former prison in Northern California for marijuana production; and buying 60 percent of High Times, the American marijuana magazine. – Howard Campbell

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Wesley stated that when our culture looks at naked bodies they are trained to think about sex. He is trying to change that. “These pieces are to look beyond the sex. I want people to appreciate and look deeper in the art. I allow the models to express themselves. I enjoy doing it, it is creativity,” he said.

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Last February, he and his wife (who has West Indian heritage) attended a Bunny Wailer concert in New York.

This is the seventh Grace-Jamaican Jerk Festival, sponsored by VP Records. Another highlight is the Culinary Pavilion, where patrons can meet celebrity chefs including Hugh 'Irie Spice' Sinclair, Wenford Patrick Simpson (of BB King's in Times Square), Andre Fowles of Miss Liiy's Kitchen and Max Hardy, former private chef to NBA Allstar Amar'e Stoudemare.

The event takes place at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens.

Not that the Mayor will be daunted. He is a two-time winner of the Dutch Pot title, having defeated Miss Jamaica Universe 2014 Kaci Fennell and popular actor Leon (of Cool Runnings fame) for his previous victories.

Hanna, who won the Miss World title in 1993, remains one of Jamaica's most popular public figures. She is a Member of Parliament, former government minister and leading figure in the Opposition People's National Party.

Mayor de Blasio is a big fan of Jamaican culture. He discovered reggae while in college

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio may have his work cut out for him on July 23 when he engages former Miss World Lisa Hanna in the Celebrity Quick-Fire Challenge, at the annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival.

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Tickets are on sale for the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) which starts August 4 in St. Lucia with 2016 runners-up St. Lucia Stars playing Trinbago Knight Riders at Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium.

Action switches to Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill, Florida on August 5. There, the Barbados Tridents will play defending champions Jamaica Tallawahs; and Guyana Amazon Warriors take on St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots.

One player looking forward to the action is Barbadian allrounder Shamar Springer who won fans for his “chest roll” dance move at the ICC U19 World Cup in 2016. He is planning to keep fans of the Barbados Tridents team happy with more than his signature moves during the Hero CPL. Shamar “You can expect some good performances once I get the Springer chance to play and some entertainment as well,” he told Loop News. “I’m thinking about another dance move, but I’m not certain of it yet.”

Springer was 18 when the West Indies youths won the ICC World Cup. He is hoping to have another successful experience in his second season with the Tridents.

“I am motivated by having the ability to perform well on the cricket field, to see people smile and connect with them. I look forward to doing great things.

My goals are to do well for myself, my team and win the tournament,” he said.

Springer is eager to play alongside New Zealander Kane Williamson, the prolific top-order batsman who will play for Barbados Tridents.

“I am motivated by having the ability to perform well on the cricket field, to see people smile and connect with them. I look forward to doing great things. My goals are to do well for myself, my team and win the tournament,” – Springer “He is one of the best batsmen in the world right now and I think I can pick his brain a bit and gain some tips from him,” he said.

The Hero CPL ends September 9. Tickets can be purchased online from www.cplt20.com/buy-tickets.

In the opening match, the “Stars” are being led by former West Indies and Windward Islands captain Darren Sammy. They also have Sri Lankan fastbowler Lasith Malinga, Australian allrounder Shane Watson and Johnson Charles of St. Lucia in their lineup.

Damien O’Donohoe, CEO of Hero CPL, said: “St. Lucia is a stunning island and the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium is a great place to watch cricket. The St. Lucian fans have been such great supporters of Hero CPL and we can’t wait to see the stadium, named after the greatest St. Lucian cricketer, full for the matches in 2017.”

Dilworth Dalmage of Lauderhill Juniors collects his Super League Coach of The Year from CASA board member Sydney Morgan – Photo by Dreamy Riley

CASA honors its finest League Champions and individual winners were the toast of last Saturday's Caribbean/Americas Soccer Association (CASA) awards at Lobster House in Lauderhill.

Lauderhill Lakes Blazers and Oldtymers FC were champions of the Super League and Master League, respectively.

It was the CASA's 13th season.

Antonio Sergio Da Silva of Oldtymers FC was MVP for the Masters League; Akeem McCarthy of Lauderdale Lakes Blazers won in the Super League.

For his eight goals, Peter Marshall of Oldtymers won the Masters League Golden Boot. The Super League category was shared between – Giovanni Lopera of Creekers FC and Luis Peralta of Miami Lakes FC; both scored 10 goals.

Other winners include: Masters League's Most Disciplined Team --- Chapel Trail FC Masters League Coach of The Year – Richard Brooks of Oldtymers FC Masters League Runner-up – Lauderhill Lions Masters Super League's Most Disciplined Team – Plantation FC Super League Coach of The Year – Dilworth Dalmage of Lauderhill Juniors Super League Runner up – Lauderhill Lions CASA Referee of The Year --- Jethro Pirrie Louis.

Rodolph Austin signs with Danish club Former Jamaica soccer captain Rodolph Austin has signed a contract to play for Danish second division club Esbjerg FC. The 32-year-old midfielder who was out of contract with Brøndby IF (another Danish team), agreed to a two-year agreement worth £340,000.

Esbjerg is keen to add experience to a youthful squad following relegation from the top league last season. The club previously attempted to sign Austin in the January transfer window.

Austin, who has 84 caps for Jamaica, moved to Brøndby IF from English Championship club Leeds United. He made 40 appearances for the club, scoring two goals, but was not offered a new contract.

He made his first appearance for Esbjerg in a practice match on July 14.

Austin last appeared for Jamaica's Reggae Boyz at the 2016 Copa America Centenario.

He captained them in the 2015 Gold Cup final which they lost 1-3 to Mexico.

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