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CPL TIME! For the second straight year, cricket comes to South Florida in the form of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL).

Peter Miller, head of communications for the August 4-September 9 tournament, tells CNW that its South Florida leg is part of a bigger plan.

“The CPL is quite serious about expanding the game of cricket in the US. Coming to Florida again shows they see the potential to grow,” said Miller.

Four matches will be played at the Central Broward Regional Park, located in the heart of a flourishing Caribbean community.

It is the only venue in the US sanctioned by the International Cricket Council, cricket's governing body.

On August 5, 2016 runners-up Guyana Amazon Warriors play St. Kitts And Nevis Patriots at 10 am; while champions Jamaica Tallawahs take on Barbados Tridents at 3:00 pm.

The teams will play each other again the following day.

Most of the fans who showed up to watch the CPL's maiden run in 2016 are West Indians who live in South Florida and across the Sunshine State. Many of them still follow the international game on the Internet.

Miller acknowledges that the majority of these fans grew up on the game in the West Indies. While the CPL is eager to reach a younger demographic, he believes older fans bring a sense of nostalgia to matches.

“They have that strong West Indian vibe which is a good thing, and they're starved for cricket, exciting cricket. But then the young people bring their own flavor too, like the (sound system) selectors and dancing girls,” he said.

It is estimated that over 30,000 fans attended the six matches at Central Broward Regional Park last year. They generated over $12 million for the local economy.

By profession, Miller is a journalist who has covered the game in his native England for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), ESPNCricinfo and Cricketer Magazine. He is confident the CPL has put together a package that will score with fans.

“We've got a really good show with four outstanding teams.

We expect everyone to come together for a fantastic experience,” he said.

– Howard Campbell

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TRAMPLED MCKEEVA BUSH FIGHTS ON A3

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GENXkidz Ar s c Expressions These kids had a blast parading in costume, and celebra ng their culture at the GENX Kids Band Launch. Pictured here are Abstract Male and Dance Female costumers. – Contributed

Miss Jamaica Diaspora Finalists (l-r) Natasha Clarke, Janae James, Racquel Service, Ashley Plunke e, Brihanna Kinte, Dominique Shorter, and Danasia Dyer. (Missing from photo: Dina Stewart) – Photo Credit: Andrew Goodgame/HumbleLion

Lovely in White Denise Longshaw smiles for the camera at the Montego Bay High School Interna onal Alumnae Associa on's Summer White Dinner Dance.

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Silver Fox This lovely lady was all the talk at the recent Kiwanis of Sunrise 70's Party. – Photo Credit: Luke Ballen ne

NAB Scholarship Recipients Three College students from the Bahamian community of South Florida were awarded scholarships at the 2017 Na onal Associa on of The Bahamas Independence Scholarship Gala. (L to R) Earl Miller, Execu ve Director, NAB; Reuben Rahming, Bahamas/CARICOM Ambassadordesignate; Quinston Stubbs, Biology major at FMC; Rhodia Paul, Psychology and forensic Studies Candidate, NSU; Dominic Burrows, Community Psychology Masters, FAMU; The Honorable Travis L. Robinson, Bahamas Member of Parliament and Parliamentary Secretary, Bahamas Ministry of Tourism; Rosamon Gomez, President, NAB and Mr. H. Ricardo Treco, Bahamas Consul General, Florida. – Contributed

“God has answered my prayer” 18 year old Adriel Newsome (c), winner of the 2014 Toyota Camry from the Must Laugh Produc on "God over Obeah" Show at Miramar High School. Pictured (l-r) are: Host St. Hope, Prince Mike, Ber e and Yolanda Hall all of Must Laugh Produc on, Mikey B from WAVS Radio – Contributed

Denham House (L-r) Janet Silvera and Judy McDermo were the Denham House winners of the put put golf compe on hosted by the MBHSIAA. – Photo Credit: Uriah Benne

Guyana Day 2017 Caribbean Airlines' Kaye Chong poses with Guyana Day USA, Inc.'s President Harry Bissoon at the Guyana Day Concert and Dance Party. – Contributed

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Trampled Bush fights on

by Kathy Barrett

Speaker of the House in the Cayman Islands, William McKeeva Bush was thrust into the spotlight following his arrest in the United States last week.

Bush, a former Premier of the British Overseas Territory, was arrested by the Seminole police on July 17, on a misdemeanor offence.

According to Broward County court records, Bush, 62, was arrested at the Seminole Casino in Coconut Creek .

The arrest followed the viewing of a surveillance video, an interview with and sworn statement by, a female employee.

The arresting officer stated that the video showed Bush wrapping his arm about the victim's lower back and forcefully pulled the victim towards him.

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The politician spent one night in the Broward County jail and was subsequently released on $1,000 bond.

When he arrived home last Friday, Bush --whose attorney issued a “not guilty” plea --apologized to Caymanians and declared his innocence.

“I regret the attention and concern that my wrongful arrest has caused to all concerned overseas, my constituents and the great citizens of Cayman.”

He added, “I am certain that once my attorney and the prosecutor have an

opportunity to review the evidence, the only conclusion will be reached is that I committed no crime.”

This is not the first time Bush has been on the wrong side of the law. The veteran politician, who was appointed Premier in 2009, was booted from office in December, 2012 .

This followed his arrest in December that year by the Financial Crime Unit of the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service.

Eleven criminal charges were leveled against him, stemming from allegations he withdrew just under US$50,000 on his Government-issued credit card and used some of the money to gamble in casino slot machines.

In response, Bush --- who was the target of corruption probes in the past --- said he was the victim of a political “witch-hunt”.

One week after his arrest in 2012, lawmakers passed a vote of no-confidence, ousting the embattled Premier.

“I have done nothing illegal, and will defend every one of these charges. As I've stated since this campaign against me began over three years ago, I am innocent. I will continue as the leader of the United Democratic Party, with its full support. These charges will not deter my faith and dedication to all the people of Cayman and to the United Democratic Party,” Bush then stated.

Two years later, Bush was found not guilty on all charges.

In the general election this year, Bush returned to the Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly in a coalition government, not as Premier but Speaker of the House.

During a 10-minute acceptance speech following his nomination, the new Speaker recounted the moment when he created the

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“I am certain that once my attorney and the prosecutor have an opportunity to review the evidence, the only conclusion will be reached is that I committed no crime.”

– McKeeva Bush

Mugshot of McKeeva Bush after arrest

position of Speaker 30 years ago.

Less than two months after returning to the Legislative Assembly, there are calls once again for him to step down.

In the aftermath of his recent arrest,

Opposition legislators have called on the Government to restore dignity to the Speaker's office” The Opposition says the government of National Unity needs to take “the necessary action to restore dignity, honor and prestige to the position of the Speaker”.

It is not known what position will be taken by the Government of the three island territory.

Again, Bush has maintained his innocence.

The people of the Cayman Islands and Caribbean, await the outcome of another saga.

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Grenada hosts tourism conference Grenada will host the Caribbean Tourism Organization's (CTO) State of The Industry Conference (SOTIC) in October.

The conference, scheduled for Radisson Grand Beach Resort, Grand Anse, will bring together senior industry players and interested partners to address the biggest concerns and opportunities for Caribbean tourism.

SOTIC 2017 was launched in Grenada on July 24 with a press conference featuring officials from the Government of Grenada, CTO and Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA).

The theme for the event is “Supercharging the Caribbean Brand: Meeting the Needs of the New Explorer”.

CTO director for the United States, Sylma Brown Bramble, said the conference presents a unique opportunity to focus on the industry's changing dynamics.

“We have to ensure that the Caribbean is positioned and ready to capture the interest of the new explorer who wants adventure and authentic experiences,” she said.

According to Grenada's Minister of Tourism, Clarice Modeste Curwen, the Government and people of Grenada are delighted to host the region's premier tourism forum.

The Tourism Authority says it will encourage local participation.

“It does not matter how big or small your business is, if you play a role in tourism or you contribute to the industry in any way, you need to register for SOTIC and take advantage of the international networking opportunities and the many informative seminars right here in St. George's,” said GTA Chief Executive Officer, Patricia Maher.

The CTO State of The Industry Conference brings together 300 tourism industry leaders from the 30 member-countries of the CTO, as well as representatives of regional and international private sectors, academics, media, students, travel trade partners and other industry stakeholders from within and outside the Caribbean.

More oil discovered offshore Guyana US oil giant Exxon Mobile has discovered more oil in the Payara reservoir, offshore Guyana.

In making the announcement on July 25, ExxonMobil Corporation said this increases the total Payara discovery to approximately 500 million oil-equivalent barrels.

“These positive well results increase the estimated gross recoverable resource for the Stabroek Block to between 2.25 billion oilequivalent barrels and 2.75 billion oil-equivalent barrels,” the company said.

The well drilled by ExxonMobil affiliate Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited encountered 59 feet of high-quality, oilbearing sandstone in the Payara field.

ExxonMobil said it was safely drilled to 19,068 feet in approximately 7,000 feet of water.

The well is only 12 miles northwest of the recently funded Liza Phase 1 project on the Stabroek Block, which is approximately 130 miles offshore Guyana.

“Payara-2 confirms the second giant field discovered in Guyana,”

said Steve Greenlee, president of ExxonMobil Exploration Company.

ExxonMobil, the largest publicly traded international oil and gas company, uses technology and innovation to help meet the world's growing energy needs. ExxonMobil holds an industry-leading inventory of resources. It is the largest refiner and marketer of petroleum products, and its chemical company is one of the largest in the world.

BVI Premier faces no confidence vote The main Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP) in the British Virgin Islands is planning a motion of noconfidence against Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. D. Orlando Smith when the House of Assembly meets on August 1.

The no-confidence vote is being sought for his handling of the territory's finances, in the face of mounting criticism over lack of transparency and accountability.

The Order Paper that was leaked to the press, states that Opposition Leader Andrew Fahie will move the motion mainly on grounds

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of what he considers mismanagement of the territory's financial affairs.

The Opposition has accused the Government of not abiding by the principles of transparency and accountability.

It noted cash-flow challenges facing the Government, as well as failure of the

administration to bring financial statements to the House in a timely manner.

The motion also highlights various instances of questionable spending by the Government.

These include the cruise pier project that had a cost over-run of more than US$30 million and US$7.2 million pumped into the privately-owned BVI Airways.

However, the governing National Democratic Party (NDP), with its 11-2 majority is expected to throw enough support behind the Premier for him to survive.

The NDP has been in the hot seat over its handling of the BVI's finances. Those concerns were also raised by Governor John Duncan, who slammed the Government over lack of priority when it comes to spending.

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CPL is back in Broward County! What does this mean to you?

Earl: Guyana/Lauderhill Jammers Sports Club – It means a lot in terms of West Indian cricket and cricket in South Florida as a whole because we have a lot of Caribbean people that love the game and are glad to have it back here. I wish we could have it more times than just a year. Of course, it brings a lot of revenue too, because you have a lot of tourists coming in and they bring a lot of money; local businesses have an increase in business. It does a whole lot for just more than cricket, it helps the city, builds the economy.

JoseAnn: – Growing up in Trinidad, I was never too interested in cricket. I found it quite boring, so when I got the opportunity last year to attend the CPL T-20 in Broward County, I went thinking at least with the lyme and drinks it will not be too boring, but once there and experienced the party atmosphere, I was pleasantly surprised to realize that CPL T-20 is not at all like the cricket I grew up with. I am so happy that the matches will be returning, giving the community a chance to enjoy some great cricket and a great lyme.

Virgil: Antigua/Lauderhill Jammers – When we used to have Shell Shield, I played with the Leeward Islands. I'm not playing too much lately, but it means a whole lot to me and to cricket in the US and also it should mean a lot to United States citizens, because cricket was established in the US from the 1900's. For the local community especially for the businesses, it gives them a boost – the hotels, the rent-a-cars and the people going out to sell at the stadium, the local stores – it will be a boost in the economy for the community.

Leon: Antigua/Radio sports – It's definitely exciting! It's another opportunity to see the T-20 professionals from around the world. You don't usually see this array of talented cricketers assembled anywhere in the USA playing the shorter version. This is a time of my life that I really wouldn't want to miss. I'll be there for the first bowl and I will also hopefully be there for the end. I'm from the land of Vivian Richards, we are fanatics when it comes to cricket and I'm looking forward to every moment of it.

Ivor: Nevis/Leeward Islands Team – It means the world to me in terms of cricket and sports. Sports brings people together. I truly believe it's the biggest party in sports. Four teams are coming here and I would say here in this Diaspora, it will be well supported. Most of the Guyanese, Nevis nationals, Jamaicans of course, and the Barbadian community… not putting aside the other teams, but these four teams are going to be well supported and it means a lot to me personally. I used to play, but now I do more commentating in the park.

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David: Jamaica/Umpire – CPL or international cricket on a whole is the improvement on trying to sell the cricket to the American public. There are a lot of expats here and we gravitate towards, and know what is cricket, so it's trying to reach the broader Americans, to have a bigger audience. With the CPL coming here as an international game, we're hoping to give a broader picture, that's what it means. I'm an umpire and past administrator of local cricket here in Florida.

Ken Singh: Trinidad/Florida International – That's a tremendous asset to cricket in South Florida, because I was here last year, the atmosphere was very rewarding and very entertaining also. I believe that CPL is a good thing for the cricket game in South Florida and the US as a whole. For the most part, people are trying to figure what cricket is about in the United States, but as you get deeper and deeper with the tournaments, it becomes more easily recognizable like baseball and football. So having said that, I would say it's going to be a great asset to Broward County and South Florida as a whole.

Everton: Jamaica/Umpire – It's a great opportunity for the local cricketers to see the stars in action and hopefully motivate people, and the younger players to strive for something great, and also to stimulate interest among the Caribbean Community in terms of cricket because a lot of people have been dying to see good cricket. It's a perfect opportunity and a wonderful idea, and I hope that every year they make it bigger and better. I am one of the umpires in one of the local leagues.

Ken Sukhwa: Guyana/Administrator – It means everything for cricket, and as a cricket fan and an administrator. It's going to help US cricket grow. I've been involved with US cricket since 1987 when I came here from Guyana. I was involved as a player at that time and developed into more of an administrative role after I quit playing. CPL is gonna have a huge impact, especially, I'm hoping within the American population because it's an international event and can attract more Americans to the game.

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Dream As a community of mostly immigrants, South Florida's Caribbean community is understandably concerned about immigration policies under the Trump administration.

During the Presidential election campaign, candidate Trump persistently promised to deport illegal immigrants. Days after his inauguration, President Trump signed executive orders to ban immigrants from some countries. He also initiated measures prohibiting cities and counties providing sanctuary to undocumented immigrants.

The majority of Caribbean-Americans in Florida, and other states are legal residents and US citizens.

Nonetheless, there are several who arrived legally, but stayed on without required documents.

Some of these people brought their children with them. These children are grown and generally entrenched in American society. During Barack Obama's presidency, he made valiant attempts to reform immigration. Unable to secure Congress' support, Obama resorted to signing executive orders meant to offer legal status to millions of undocumented immigrants.

One of these executive orders were directed primarily to DREAMers, young people under the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act, introduced in 2001. Specifically, in 2012 Obama signed DACA – the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival – allowing children of undocumented immigrants to remain legally in the US and attend school. In 2014, he expanded this measure to include millions more young people.

The immigrant community was encouraged when shortly after his election, Trump said he would consider retaining DACA under his immigration policy. However, in keeping with the inconsistencies that's characteristic with the Trump administration, in June it cancelled the 2014 expansion of DACA. Young people who are DREAMers now have to reapply for consideration under DACA. If they are not approved, they face deportation. Some of these young people, including several from the Caribbean, came to the US as children under age 16, and are currently under age

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Some of these youth have gone through high school.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Some are in college, or have graduated, working and Andrew Karim started families. Their life is undeniably American, but akarim@cnweeklynews.com they risk being deported unless DACA is renewed by the Trump administration. It's estimated some 800,000 SPORTS EDITOR young people have registered under DACA since 2012.

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Deporting them to countries and situations they are unfamiliar with would, ruin their lives.

Moreover, such deportations would enhance the socio-economic problems of most Caribbean nations not equipped to cope.

Some of these youth have gone Ironically, the uncertainty as to how the Trump through high school, college, administration view these DREAMers could put them at risk. By re-registering, they expose themselves as have graduated, working and undocumented immigrants and risk deportation.

Trump has indicated his focus is to deport have started families. Their life N E T W O R K undocumented immigrants who are criminals. Very few is undeniably American, but DREAMers are criminals. Why then place them in a they risk being deported unless Lumpen deportation category?

DACA is renewed. It's America invested heavily in these young people through the nation's educational system, and by having estimated some 800,000 young some serve in the US military. Why would America waste people have registered under its investment by deportation?

These young people aren't liabilities. They are assets DACA since 2012. to America. An appeal also goes to South Florida's (and other Florida representatives) in the US Congress. They are urged to use their position to influence the Trump administration to sign the new As we celebrate Jamaica's 55th Year of Independence DREAMer's Act, and expand DACA you are cordially invited to attend the for all law-abiding young people.

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Come August 5 and 6, cricket fans can expect a feast of runs and scintillating bowling at Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill, as the second season of the Hero CPL T20 tournament gets underway in South Florida. Organizers have worked feverishly to prepare a pitch that favors batsmen while providing some assistance to the bowlers. This makes for exciting cricket.

Milton Taylor, in charge of pitch preparation at Central Broward Regional Park for the Hero CPL.

Curator Milton Taylor has been preparing pitches in the parish of Clarendon (south-central Jamaica) for two decades. Along with International Cricket Council-recommended New Zealander Mark Perham, he is responsible for preparing the Broward strip.

Milton Taylor examines the grassy strip that may be used for matches in the upcoming Hero CPL. Bermuda Princess 77 grass is a dark green, fine leaf textured variety of grass used in the NFL Super Bowl.

According to Taylor, the clay is different than the type used in the Caribbean.

“There, you use 90 percent clay but for this tournament we use less clay because this variety is more compact,” he said.

“The pitch will have 70 percent clay and we use Bermuda Princess 77 grass to keep the strip compact. We try our best to prepare a pitch that will assist the batsmen and should also be helpful to the bowlers. We are preparing a pitch that should make for an exciting contest between bat and ball,” Taylor told CNW.

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Taylor and Persham are working with Hero CPL T20 venue operations manager Dennis Hardial who is positive fans will get their money's worth.

“We are pulling out all the stops to ensure that everything runs smoothly.

The work on the pitch has been going on since March and we are fine-tuning our efforts now,” Hardial explained.

Last year, 20,000 fans attended T20 matches at Central Broward Regional Park. This year's matches see 2016 runners-up Guyana Amazon Warriors playing St. Kitts And Nevis Patriots at 10 am and champions Jamaica Tallawahs playing Barbados Tridents at 3:00 pm.

The teams play again on August 6 at the same times.

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Team USA take on the big boys The United States cricket team will play two matches against their Hero Caribbean Premier League counterparts in the lead-up to that tournament.

The matches take place at Central Broward Regional Stadium.

The first game will see Team USA play St. Kitts And Nevis Patriots at 10 am on August 2. The second match between Team USA and Hero CPL champions Jamaica Tallawahs is the following day, also at 10 am.

Teams in the Hero CPL boast some of the biggest names in cricket.

The Tallawahs have Kumar Sangakkara of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh's Shakib al Hasan while the Patriots have Jamaica and West Indies batsman Chris Gayle, Australian Ben Cutting and Samuel Badree of Trinidad and Tobago.

Chairman of selectors for the US team, Ricardo Powell, said the matches are important.

“These matches are a great opportunity for Team USA to compete against some of the best in the world. Initiatives such as these are of critical importance for the development of our playing group and we are grateful to the CPL, St. Kitts Patriots and Jamaica Tallawahs for arranging these practice matches in the lead-up to the USA-leg of the tournament.”

Damien O'Donohoe, CEO of Hero CPL, agreed: “The Hero CPL is firmly committed to spreading the game of cricket in the USA and these matches are just another example of this.

We see so much potential for growth of cricket in the USA and we want to make sure we are doing all we can to help that cause.”

The Hero CPL's South Florida leg bowls off on August 5 with the Tallawahs playing Barbados Tridents and last year's runnersup Guyana Amazon Warriors against St. Kitts And Nevis Warriors at Central Broward Regional Park.

Team USA squad: Fahad Babar, Syed Abdullah, Roy Silva, Davion Davidson, Nisarg Patel, Mrunal Patel, Camilus Alexander, Jaskaran Malhotra, Elmore Hutchinson, Jasdeep Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Muhammad Ghous, Usman Rafiq and Japen Patel.

Digicel reaches out to the youth Digicel announced a partnership with the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) – on July 25 to launch the inaugural Digicel CPL Youth Programme. It will see over 200 aspiring cricketers across the region being trained by CPL franchise players and coaches.

The two-prong initiative, which consists of The Big Brother Programme and Take it To The Streets, allows Digicel and the CPL to give back and nurture upcoming talent from the CPL markets, including Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago.

Each one-day clinic will comprise boys and girls who will be taught the fundamentals of cricket from the sport's best.

Digicel's head of sponsorship, Ben Bradley, said; “Sport is a major part of the Caribbean culture and we are staying true to our commitment of developing and nurturing athletes across the region. The kids are the focus here – we are merely providing the platform for them to express themselves and show their class – while learning from some of the world's best.”

Damien O'Donohoe, CEO of Hero CPL commented; “I've had the opportunity to watch and interact with some of these young talents across the region over the years and I can tell you they're very promising. So we're very excited to be working with Digicel in this new way to help develop these kids, some of who will be playing on these fields in the future.”

WSMG take over Tallawahs

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Defending Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) champions, the Jamaica Tallawahs, has been sold to Worldwide Sports Management Group (WSMG), a marketing company based in Boca Raton, Florida.

They have assumed immediate ownership and will market the franchise for the August 4-September 9 Hero CPL. The Tallawahs begin their defense on August 5 against Barbados Tridents at Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill. WSMG also have a long-term agreement with that facility to host and market international cricket there.

Krishna Persaud is founder and president of WSMG. He is excited about the company's latest venture.

“I would like to especially thank the previous owners and the Hero CPL team for all of their assistance in making the Tallawahs acquisition a reality, and I wish our mighty, strong Tallawahs team all the best in the upcoming 2017 competition,” he said.

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Expect one big party It will be more than just cricket. when the Hero CPL T20 tournament gets underway at Central Broward Regional Park on August 5-6.

The Party Stand has been designated a special operations zone by organizers.

Patrons who venture into that section of the ground will be in for a treat. “It will be awesome, we are promising an unforgettable experience. It will be a big, big party in the stand,” concessionaire for the Party Stand, Marco Brown told CNW.

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According to Brown, the venue can accommodate 2,000 patrons and already tickets are moving fast.

A party atmosphere is key at cricket matches in the Caribbean. In Jamaica, at Sabine Park there is the Mound; in Trinidad, the Trini Posse keeps things hot at Queens Park Oval; there are similar scenes in Barbados at Kensington Oval and St. Kitts at Warner Park.

Hero CPL organizers have promised free food and drink throughout the two days as well as other prizes and surprises.

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On opening day, the Third World band will perform during the 90 minute break between matches; the following day, soca artist Roger George does the honors. In addition, Disc Jockeys Barry Hype, DJ Radcliffe and Hyper D will keep the venue rocking with popular songs.

The tournament gets underway in South Florida with The Guyana Amazon Warriors going up against St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots while the Barbados Tridents take on champions Jamaica Tallawahs.

There will be a repeat of the matches on the following day.

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The good old days West Indians have hope for US cricket Some Caribbean-Americans who grew up on cricket in the Caribbean were disappointed at finding relatively little cricket played on migrating to the United States of America. CNW reached out to some of these people; their nostalgia and hope for a brighter cricketing future in the U.S. are expressed below.

Mascelles “Mass” Bailey, a frequent visitor to South Florida, is an avid cricket enthusiast. He played the game at club level in Jamaica prior to migrating. Bailey also played as a member of Lucas Sports Club of New York. He has been involved in the development of the game in the US, having served as President of the NY Metropolitan Cricket League, the country's oldest cricket league .

Bailey, who also served as executive secretary of the USA Cricket Association, says the T20 format is great for the game in America.

“The pace of the limited over game fits the fast pace of American sports. But despite this effort the game is more popular with Caribbean, some European and Asian migrants to the US,” he told CNW. Bailey says he misses the waning traditional Test match format which is played over five days. He acknowledges it could become extinct.

He believes South Florida has strong potential as a focal point for cricket in the US.

It's not sufcient to have professional cricket for just a few days out of the year. More professional games should be played at the Central Broward Regional Park more often.

“New York has the market, but doesn't have the facilities that South Florida has for professional cricket. Those involved in cricket in South Florida should focus more on marketing the game. It's not sufficient to have professional or international cricket for just a few days out of the year. More professional and international games should be played at the Central Broward Regional Park more often. It is all about marketing.”

West Palm Beach resident Wayne LeBlanc from Trinidad and Tobago said, “Growing up, cricket was just a way of life in Trinidad. As boys, you either played cricket or soccer. But to me cricket was the game. Whatever piece of wood we found served as a cricket bat. And we had a variety of balls; even limes and breadfruit were used. We improvised a lot, but we played cricket.”

LeBlanc said when the West Indies played international Test cricket, whether at Queens Park Oval or broadcast on radio, “Everything else stopped. People in the fields, offices, school found some way to listen to broadcast of these matches. People celebrated when the West Indies won, and when the team lost it was like someone died.”

“Everything else stopped. People in the elds, ofces, school found some way to listen to broadcast of these matches. People celebrated when the West Indies won, and when the team lost it was like someone died.” – LeBlanc Leblanc said he was “elated” when the cricket stadium was built in Lauderhill, “but I expected much more cricket matches to be played there. I hope the CPL games become an annual event at the park. Caribbean-Americans, Indians, Pakistanis, English, Australians, all live in South Florida. They love cricket, and want to see more games here.”

Veteran (30 years) South Florida broadcaster Don Daly has fond memories of the game growing up in St. Mary, east Jamaica.

“I only played backyard cricket, but I loved the game dearly. I remember getting up very early in the mornings when the West Indies played in places like Australia to listen to cricket broadcast. Sometimes the reception was so bad you could hardly hear, but nonetheless we glued our ears to the radio.”

Daly said when he migrated to New York he didn't miss cricket all that much.

“Several teams played league cricket in New York.”

But when he relocated to Southwest Miami, there was little cricket in that region, “but my interest never waned. I have grown to enjoy US sports but cricket is very special. Having international cricket tournaments like the CPL in South Florida is long overdue and augurs well for the future of cricket in this region.”

“My interest never waned. I have grown to enjoy US sports but cricket is very special.

Having international cricket tournaments like the CPL in South Florida is long overdue and augurs well for the future of cricket in this region.” – Daly

Courtney Phipps played cricket in his hometown of St. Michael, Barbados.

“I played almost every weekend from eight years-old until I migrated to Florida at age 26. Not even rain stopped me from playing. When I came to Florida and people said baseball was like cricket I just laughed. I am glad that gradually the game is coming into its own here. But it still has a long way to go before it's generally accepted.”

“When I came to Florida and people said baseball was like cricket I just laughed. I am glad that gradually the game is coming into its own here. But it still has a long way to go before it's generally accepted.” – Phipps

Phipps said although he has grown fond of limited-over cricket he prefers Test matches.

“I grew up watching West Indies Test series with England, India, Pakistan, Australia and New Zealand. I really miss those games. The T20 format is too commercialized. The players even have advertisement on their uniforms. But you know something, the T20 format was born from the oneday cricket we played in the Caribbean as youth.

Those games had to have a winner the same day.

This is what one-day cricket is, although it looks like the old 'catchy-shubbie' game. The CPL games in Lauderhill are good for cricket in America.”

Former Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) representative and Broward resident, Margaret Barrett, is a cricket fan from living in Jamaica where she was a member of Melbourne Cricket Club.

“In Jamaica, the stimulus was there. Every Saturday/ Sunday there was a match somewhere with high caliber and international players,” she said.

When Barrett migrated to Florida, there were a number of cricket clubs playing in Broward County and Palm Beach on Sundays.

“I attended a few games in Palm Beach and Pembroke Pines. Through Jamaica National, I sponsored a tournament with local and Jamaican players. I wanted this to be a regular event. But, it was a fundraiser so there was no guaranteed continuity. The problem was there was no unity. There was too much jealousy and internal competition amongst the ruling bodies.”

She believes there's sufficient interest for cricket in South Florida, but noted, “What's lacking is one regional

governing body, not segregated by country or nationality.”

Barrett wants to see great cricket in South Florida “at least once per month, with reasonable entry cost to encourage attendance, including for youngsters. Of course, we need an occasional match with ICC teams. We don't need cricket matches as fundraisers, but as games for cricket enthusiasts with entrance rates affordable for the little man/woman.”

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More buyers than sellers South Florida's diverse Caribbean community will be out in full force for the Hero CPL T20 tournament.

Dennis Hardial is venue operations manager for Central Broward Regional Park where the four matches will be played from August 5-6.

He told CNW that there is a significant increase in vendors over last year when the tournament debuted at the location.

“There's gonna be lots of food…Trini food, Jamaican, Guyanese, The Bahamas, you name it,” said Hardial, a Trinidadian.

With the four teams for the South Florida leg -- champions Jamaica Tallawahs, 2016 runners-up Guyana Amazon Warriors, St. Kitts And Nevis Patriots and Barbados Tridents --- representing different areas of the Caribbean, he stressed the importance of diversity.

“For example, I'm a Trini so when I go out I want to try something different like Conch Fritters or Conch Salad from The Bahamas, or some jerk from Jamaica,” said Hardial.

Other popular treats of Caribbean life will be at the matches, such as ginger beer, lemonade and snow cones.

Hardial expects non-West Indians to attend, mainly from South Florida's growing Asian community. He said fans from India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka were at last year's games and soaked up the Caribbean culture.

There was also a smaller presence from the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand where cricket retains a loyal following.

The Hero CPL begins with St. Kitts And Nevis Patriots playing Guyana Amazon Warriors at 10 am; at 3:00 pm, Jamaica Tallawahs take on Barbados Tridents. The teams play each other the following day.

Note: Patrons are prohibited from entering the ground with alcohol, water and coolers. Small umbrellas and chairs are allowed on the Mound.

TICKET Tickets going fast VENUES Tickets for the 2017 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Twenty20 cricket matches that will be taking place in the Central Broward Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida on the 5th and 6th August 2017, are now available to purchase from 18 outlets across South Florida.

Hero CPL’s matches last year brought the “Biggest Party in Sport” to the USA and returns for the second time in 2017.

All tickets are double headers and going fast, make sure you make your way to one of these outlets as soon as possible so you don’t miss out.

The best cricketers in the world will be taking part in the four matches including likes of; Chris Gayle, Keiron Pollard, Kane Williamson and Shoaib Malik, giving cricket fans, and fans of Carnival atmosphere and sports in general a thrilling two days of Twenty20 cricket.

Damien O’Donohoe, CEO of Hero CPL, said: “World-class cricket has been scarce in the USA for far too long and we are delighted to be back in Lauderhill for the second time. In 2016 the event was a huge success and this year it is going to be even bigger and even better. Many of the outlets that will be selling tickets are businesses that are run by the Caribbean diaspora community and it is fantastic to see them supporting the biggest sporting event in the Caribbean.”

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The eat is on at CPL With all the energy T20 cricket demands, players have got to eat.

And for the Hero Caribbean Premier League which bowls off next week, food from Trinidad and Tobago is top on the menu.

Joy's Roti Shop is a stone's throw from the Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill where four of the tournament's matches will be played on August 5-6.

Dave Sawh is a manager at Joy's Roti Shop, which was founded by his father Viswanath 'Joy' Sawh in 1992. The senior Sawh died in 2014 but the restaurant continues to honor the family's East Indian/Trinidadian heritage by serving a full menu of what Dave describes as “Trinidadian street food.”.

For the second straight year, Joy's Roti Shop will cater for players in the Hero CPL.

“They want roti, doubles, pholourie and Aloo Pie. That's what they're asking for,” said Dave Sawh.

Food with an East Indian flavor has been popular with West Indians for years, especially in Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana and Jamaica where Indian people first came to work as indentured servants in the mid-19th century.

Dave says he played cricket at high school level in Trinidad. His family is originally from the town of Penal but migrated to South Florida in 1988.

Defending champions Jamaica Tallwahs, 2016 runners-up Guyana Amazon Warriors, Barbados Tridents and St. Kitts And Nevis Patriots are the teams in the South Florida leg of the Hero CPL. The Patriots play the Warriors in the opening game on August 5 at 10 am. Tallawahs bow in against the Tridents at 3:00 pm.

The teams play each other again the following day.

Dave Sawh of Joy's Roti Shop (fourth left) with members of his staff and the Carib Beer Dancers at a Hero CPL function, at his restaurant on July 14

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Diaspora encouraged to take advantage of business prospects The Jamaican Diaspora is being encouraged to take advantage of business prospects in Jamaica to strengthen its relationship with the country.

At the official opening of the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference in Kingston on July 23, Prime Minister Andrew Holness said there are opportunities in logistics, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), nutraceuticals and agriculture.

“I implore the Diaspora to take full advantage of the opportunities that will be presented at the Diaspora conference, so that there will be concrete plans and opportunities for future engagement,” Holness said.

The Prime Minister stressed that one of the Government's principal objectives is to make it easier for prospective investors to conduct business in Jamaica.

“Our aim is to streamline the work of critical agencies and procedures to avoid duplication,

Andrew Holness thereby creating a more favorable business environment,” he noted.

Holness reiterated the Government's commitment to strengthening ties with the Diaspora in every aspect, adding that the conference provides a “springboard” to facilitate this.

“This administration pledges to continue facilitating…your involvement in every facet of the country's socio-economic development. We are pleased to see that the engagement process has evolved over the 13 years of philanthropy to one where the Diaspora is now fully on board,”

he said.

Holness added that Jamaica appreciates the significant contributions the Diaspora continues to make to its communities, schools and health sector.

Several delegates from the United States (including over 30 from South Florida); Canada and the United Kingdom are attending the conference which coincides with Jamaica's 55th anniversary of independence. Jamaica was granted independence from Britain on August 6, 1962.

Armed gunmen rob Dutch Pot The Dutch Pot Restaurant in Broward County has gained popularity for its delicious Jamaican dishes. However, it is doubtful owners envisaged it would tempt gunmen to rob the establishment.

That's exactly what happened recently when two hooded gunmen entered the restaurant in Lauderdale Lakes. They boldly walked into the serving area of the restaurant and helped themselves to food in take-out containers.

They warned the staff that if anyone tried to contact the police they would be shot and killed.

Police are now on the lookout for the robbers. Surveillance cameras showed the men dressed in black, walking behind the food counter at Dutch Pot. The images were broadcast during a news report on a South Florida television station last weekend.

During the report, the restaurant manager, referred to as Barrington, said the men casually walked into the employeepacked kitchen and helped themselves to food from the serving containers.

Barrington said one of the gunmen told the chef if he called police, the staff would be killed. The broadcast showed the chef and co-workers fleeing the restaurant.

The robbers did not harm the workers or customers, according to the manager.

Police are requesting anyone with pertinent information regarding the robbery to call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.

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So Much Things To Say: The Oral History of Bob Marley, is written by noted Marley archivist Roger Steffens. Released on July 11 by W.W. Norton & Company, it revisits interviews Steffens did with a number of persons who were close to the singer before he became a superstar.

They include Joe Higgs, his former mentor; Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Cherry Green and Beverly Kelso, Marley's colleagues in The Wailers; his former manager/publisher Danny Sims; confidante Alan 'Skill' Cole and Cindy Breakespeare, his longtime lover.

According to Steffens, 'So Much Things to Say' took him 15 years to complete. It is built around 44 years of research, 37 years of interviews with Bob and 75 of his closest associates.

One of those associates was Sims, an AfricanAmerican who first met The Wailers in Jamaica during the mid-1960s. He and singer Johnny Nash, his business partner, produced a number of songs with them including Stir it Up and Guava Jelly which Nash also recorded.

Sims, who had Mob connections, claimed Marley and Cole approached him in September, 1980 for protection against persons who were threatening his life.

Steffens said Sims disclosed the fantastic tale in a April, 2012 interview; Sims died in October that year.

Marley, who died in May, 1981 from cancer, was in New York City to open for Rhythm And Blues group The Commodores at Madison Square Garden. Sims did not give the source of the threats.

“I took him to see a guy named Joe Armone, the head of the Gambino (Mafia) organization. Joe Armone was my partner for 40 years before he died. I took Bob and Allan to that restaurant to meet with Joey Armone.

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And Allan told Joey that they wanted protection for the Madison Square Garden,” Sims recalled.

There were Gambino henchmen at the two Madison Square Garden shows. The Gambinos are one of the five Mob families that traditionally control New York City.

“My goal for the book was to let Jamaican people tell Bob's story in their own words and make this the first book that people will turn to in the future to learn the true story of Bob's incredible life and career. No made-up conversations by white boys who weren't there. And deeply detailed observations of his final five years, which books like Catch A Fire race through as if under a fast-approaching deadline,” Steffens told Caribbean National Weekly.

Other revelations in the book include Marley's challenging last days fighting cancer in Germany; details of how The Wailers split up in 1973; the assassination attempt on Marley's life in December, 1976 and his relationship with Breakespeare, a white Jamaican who was Miss World in 1976.

The 75-year-old Steffens interviewed Marley during his 1979 Survival tour of the United States. Over the years, he has amassed Marley/Wailers memorabilia at his Los Angeles home, considered the largest of its kind in the world.

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All set for World Champs Jamaica has selected an impressive squad of 59 athletes for the London World Championships which runs from August 4-13.

Topping the list is legendary sprinter Usain Bolt who will compete in the 100 meters. He is the defending champion; Bolt won the event in 2009, 2013 and 2015.

Bolt is also champion for the 200 meters but will not be competing in his signature event. He holds the world record (9.58 seconds and 19.19 seconds) in the sprints.

He will be a member of Jamaica's 4 x 100 meters team. They won the title at the last championships in Beijing, China.

It will be the 30-year-old Bolt's last international race. He retires at the end of the meet.

Heading the 29-strong women's contingent is Rio Olympics 100 and 200 meters champion Elaine Thompson. Although she has been in excellent form in both events in the Diamond League, she too will only compete in the 100 meters.

Other top athletes in the team are Yohan Blake, the Jamaica national champion over 100 and 200 meters. He and Canadian Andre de Grasse are Bolt's main challengers.

Omar McLeod, gold medalist over 110 meters hurdles in Rio, and Danielle Williams, who won the 100 meters hurdles in Beijing, are other gold medal contenders.

Missing is veteran sprinter Asafa Powell, who was injured during Jamaica's National Trials in June. He has not recovered and was not considered for selection.

Silver for Reggae Boyz in Gold Cup Jamaica's Reggae Boyz lost 12 to the United States Wednesday in the final of the Gold Cup soccer tournament at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

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The full squad is:

Williams-Mills, Anniesha Mclaughlin-Whilby, Anastasia Le-Roy, Stephenie-Ann McPherson, Natoya Goule, Jazmine Fray, Danielle Williams, Megan Simmonds, Yanique Thompson, Rushelle Burton, Rhonda Whyte, Ristananna Tracey, Leah Nugent, Aisha Praught, Kimberly Williams, Shanieka Thomas-Ricketts, Kellion Knibb, Shadae Lawrence, Tarasue Barnett and Danniel Thomas-Dodd.

WOMEN: Elaine Thompson, Simone Facey, Jura Levy, Natasha Morrison, Sashalee Forbes, Christania Williams, Jodeen Williams, Shericka Jackson, Chrisann Gordon, Novlene

MEN: Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake, Julian Forte, Senoj-Jay Givans, Michael Campbell, Tyquendo Tracey, Rasheed Dwyer, Warren Weir, Demish Gaye, Nathon Allen, Rusheen

Thompson McDonald, Peter Matthews, Steven Gayle, Jamari Rose, Omar McLeod, Ronald Levy, Hansel Parchment, Jaheel Hyde, Kemar Mowatt, Ricardo Cunningham, Ramone Bailey, Damar Forbes, Clive Pullen, Fedrick Dacres, Travis Smikle, O'Dayne Richards, and Kemoy Campbell.

Former Olympian and gold medalist over 200 meters at the 1976 Olympics, Donald Quarrie, is technical leader of the squad. Head coach is Maurice Wilson to be assisted by Fitz Coleman, Paul Francis, Jerry Holness, Lennox Graham, Julian Robinson, Michael Clarke and David Riley.

The decisive goal came in the 88th minute from Jordan Morris who scored from less than 10 yards to give the US their sixth hold on Blake the trophy.

Jozy Altidore gave the US the lead just before half-time with a well-struck free kick, but Je-Vaughn Watson tied things up with a confident shot from a corner after 50 minutes.

Morris' third goal of the tournament gave the US victory after a period of sustained pressure which saw a header from veteran striker Clint Dempsey hitting the upright.

It was a bitter-sweet evening for Jamaica's captain and goalkeeper Andre Blake who was forced to leave the field midway the first half with a finger injury.

The 26-year-old was one of the two-week tournament's outstanding players and was named the Golden Glove winner after the final.

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