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‘Gimme a break!' Although South Floridians did not get the majority of the over $600 million tax break originally proposed by Governor Rick Scott earlier this year, they will beneﬁt from two tax breaks between June 2August 6.

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Rewarding extraordinary people Veteran actor/comedian Oliver Samuels headlines a cast of Jamaican entertainers who will be honored at the second People Proﬁle Awards at Bailey Hall in Davie, Broward County on June 18. The comic duo of Ity and Fancy Cat, groundbreaking deejay Yellowman, Tanto Metro and Devonte and Papa Michigan, will also attend. Founder of the People Proﬁle Awards, Dr. A6 – Samuels

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Last week, the governor signed tax cuts approved by the Florida Legislature amounting to $180 million. They include a three-day tax holiday from June 2-4 offering residents a tax break to purchase supplies including batteries, first-aid kits, gas tanks, coolers and generators in preparation for tropical storms and hurricanes. The other tax holiday is anticipated annually by parents, high school and college students. Between August 4-6, the state offers a tax holiday on back-to-school clothing, shoes, wallets, handbags, backpacks, pens, pencils, binders, lunch boxes and computers costing less than $750. The twin tax breaks will save Floridians $37.9 million. The significance of the taxbreak on school clothing and supplies is borne out by the family of Sean and Brittany Chinquee of Davie who have five children attending middle and high school. “Last year we spent over $500 for backto-school clothing and school supplies, but saved over $30 because of the tax-holiday. When you have five kids $30 is like winning the lottery,” Brittany said. Other significant tax breaks offered in the bill signed by Scott includes the longawaited removal of the tax on female hygiene products including tampons and sanitary napkins. The previous “Tampon tax” was deemed an unfair burden by thousands of women from low-income families. Businesses will also benefit, from a 0.2 percent reduction on the tax they pay for rental of business property. This tax was regarded as archaic and Florida was the only state where it was imposed.

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Salute! Today, Caribbean National Weekly introduces a column that pays homage to Caribbean persons (or people of Caribbean descent) who made a mark in South Florida and beyond. We kick things oﬀ with broadcaster Clint O’Neil.

Clint O’Neil in studio with assistant

For twenty-ﬁve years, Jamaican Clint O’Neil ruled South Florida’s Caribbean airwaves through his Sounds Of The Caribbean show on WLRN FM 91.3 FM in Miami.

When he died in October, 2004, not even his rivals could challenge his title as ‘King of South Florida Radio’. If Pat McKay and Ken Williams put reggae on the map in New York City, then O’Neil was its champion out of Miami. Sounds Of The Caribbean started in 1979 once per week but grew to a daily gig with O’Neil playing the latest (and oldest) hit songs from the region. But for novelty songs and the ubiquitous Bob Marley tune, Caribbean artists found it diﬃcult to break on mainstream radio in the US. It took disc jockeys such as O’Neil to change that. Throughout the 1980s and A6 – O’Neil

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EDITORIAL

ENTERTAINMENT

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DR. MAXINE HAMILTON ALWAYS ON CALL AT FMC A3

CARIBBEAN-AMERICANS INDEBTED TO PRESIDENT JFK A6

30 YEARS OF JAMMING IN ORLANDO B4

STADIUM TO BE BUILT FOR USAIN BOLT, AND GLEN MILLS B9

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JNMS 20th Anniversary (l-r) Earl Jarre , CEO JN Group and Chairman JNMS NA, the Honorable Edmund Bartle , MP. Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, and Mrs. Carmen Bartle , Regional Manager JNMS USA, SE cut the JNMS anniversary cake at the recep on following the Anniversary Service held at Merrell United Methodist Church in Lauderdale Lakes. – Photo credit: Dreamy Riley Jazz Saxophonist Chelsea Brown-Granville entertains the crowd at the recent SAFRA Banquet. – Photo credit: Uriah Benne

Grace swears in Grace Bailey, president of the Florida Netball Associa on (FNA), and current vice-president of USA Netball was sworn in by the City Clerk to the Board of Parks and Recrea on of the City of Miramar. – Contributed

Teachers of the Year City of Lauderhill Vice Mayor Ken Thurston (r), presents the Teacher of the Year award to Ms. Lataura Young (c) of Castle Hill Elementary, as Mrs. Le a Ingram-Phillips (l) -Castle Hill Elementary Assistant Principal looks on. – Photo credit: Don Parchment

Connect with Hai Connect Miami was welcomed by Execu ve Director, Gepsie Metellus, (r) and Marie Canel Sanon presen ng Promenade A zay at the Sant La Hai an Neighborhood Center, featuring a sampling of Hai an food, music, and dance. Photo credit: Ricardo Saint-Cyr

Back up on Mr. America Costumed reveler backs up on Mr. America at the Orlando Carnival 2017. Photo credit: Donna Morton

Friends of SAFRA (l-r) Delores, Patrice, and Maxine celebrate at the Sydenham & Friends Reunion Associa on's eighth annual Charity & Educa on Banquet held at the Sheraton Suites at Cypress Creek. – Photo credit: Uriah Benne

Assassin Reggae performer Assassin takes a break a er his performance at the Palm Beach Jerk Fes val. – Photo credit: Celina DeCastro

Jerk Fest Smiles Corey Cohen (l) and Victoria Wynn (r) are all smiles at the Palm Beach Jerk Fes val. Photo credit: Celina DeCastro

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Dr. Maxine Hamilton

Always on call at Florida Medical Center

by Dr. Garth A. Rose

medicine internship at Harlem Hospital Center, before rising to the position of attending physician. From 1989-1990, she served as an instructor of clinical medicine at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University at Harlem Hospital.

Jamaican-American Dr. Maxine Hamilton, a boardcertiﬁed internist with over 35 years experience, recently joined Tenet Florida Physician Services (TFPS) as an Internist at Florida Medical Center, a campus of North Shore Hospitals, located in Lauderhill, Broward County.

Today, Hamilton is certied by the American Board of Internal Medicine. While she specializes in general internal medicine, she also practices preventive medicine, geriatric care, hospital medicine, cardiovascular disease, physicals, vaccinations, health promotion and wellness and clinical research.

Hamilton was born in Newmarket, a town in rural St. Elizabeth parish, south-central Jamaica. She told Caribbean National Weekly that she always aspired to be a doctor. “For a short time, I had the idea of becoming a nurse inspired by the very well-

Dr. Hamilton with her morning coﬀee while on her mission in Haiti

Dr. Hamilton poses with friend at Florida Medical Center

spoken district nurse that visited my home occasionally. But after that my focus and determination was to be a doctor,” she said. After graduating from Hampton High School in St. Elizabeth, Hamilton studied medicine at the University of the West Indies Hospital in Kingston, Jamaica from 1976 to 1982. After graduation, she did a three-year internship at the UWI and Spanish Town hospitals. In 1985 she migrated to the US, and settled in New York City, “determined to expand my medical career.” With this objective, she completed an internal medicine residency and general

Hamilton prefers being a general practitioner oﬀering medical care to a wider patient base. However, if she has a preferred area it's treating diabetes and women’s health. Since 1995, she has provided preventive and routine primary healthcare at her internal medicine practice. Across South Florida, Hamilton has also worked as medical director at an internal medicine practice in Fort Lauderdale, a PCPinternist in Pembroke Pines, solo practice in Miami and at a group practice in Plantation. She has also provided care as internist at several hospitals across Broward County. Hamilton is concerned that many Dr. Hamilton people with health on a mission in Haiti concerns cannot assisting a patient

aﬀord adequate medical care. She would like to see “some form of universal healthcare” introduced. In the meantime, through the policy adapted by TFPS she attends to patients regardless of their income status. Hamilton is a member of the American Medical Association, Broward County Medical Association and American College of Physicians. From 1996-present, Dr. Hamilton has served as a clinical assistant professor in the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University. She's currently a clinical assistant professor in the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University. Hamilton --- who is married with two adult daughters and three grandchildren --- is a member of the local organization, Heartmenders, which provides cardio-logical healthcare in the Caribbean, including Haiti where she served on a mission.

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Dudus moved to low-security facility The United States Bureau of Prisons (USBP) has confirmed Christopher “Dudus” Coke was transferred from a maximumsecurity prison in South Carolina on March 7 to the low-security Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institution for men in New Jersey. At Fort Dix, inmates have more privileges and are not confined by bars and locked cages. Butch Lawford, a former Miami correctional officer told National Weekly that good conduct is the likely reason for the former West Kingston Don's transfer. “When a prisoner is moved from a maximum to a low-security institution it is usually because that prisoner has been exercising good behavior. In a lowsecurity institution the prisoner has much more liberties and privileges. Institutions like Fort Dix are more like secured camps.” The Fort Dix website describes it as fitted with community units without “bars, or locks on rooms,” where inmates are expected to display “a high degree of responsibility.” Indications are the institution provides services “required by policy in a consistent, humane, and a reasonable manner, treats inmates with courtesy while inmates are expected to treat staff

Artist's impression of Christopher "Dudus" Coke's trial in New York federal court in 2012.

likewise. It maintains a high level of sanitation and expects inmates to keep it that way.” The privileges inmates enjoy include access to TV from 11:00 am to 11:30 pm on weekdays, and to 2:00am on weekends. Also, 300 minutes of monthly paid telephone calls, with each call being 15 minutes maximum; personal lockers in inmate rooms, use of microwave in the community units, and wake-up call at 6:00 am unlike 4 or 5:00 am in more secured institutions. Fort Dix has an honor system, where prisoners with good behavior can enjoy enhanced privileges including access to TV from 6:00am. The facility currently has a population of 4,250 inmates, with an average age of 41 years. It is indicative that Coke could be released before his sentence terminates in July, 2030, as the

average time served by inmates is 11 years, which would take Coke until March, 2028. Coke was extradited from Jamaica to the US in May 2010. Preceding his extradition, Jamaican law enforcement attempted to apprehend him in the West Kingston community of Tivoli Gardens, which he ran with an iron grip. Some 70 individuals were killed as residents resisted the incursion. In 2012, Coke pled guilty to drugs and ﬁrearm charges in New York federal court, and was sentenced to 23 years. Since his sentencing, Coke served time at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Brooklyn, New York, then the Edgeﬁeld Federal Correctional Institution located on the South Carolina/Georgia border.

Newsbriefs TT Government closes information department Trinidad and Tobago’s Communications Minister Maxie Cuffie has confirmed that Prime Minister Keith Rowley’s government will shut down the financially- plagued Government Information Services Limited (GISL). Cuffie said the company has been losing money, with its assets exceeding liabilities by TT$19 million. GISL will be shut down on September 30, he disclosed. “We have been spending TT$14 million to keep it going,” Cuffie said hours after meeting with employees on Monday. The closure will result in at least 60 persons becoming unemployed. Cuffie said a new board will be appointed by the Ministry of Finance to oversee the winding-up process and determine the benefits for employees. In a 2016 report on the future of the Caribbean New Media Group (CNMG) and GISL, it was recommended that GISL be dissolved, its television station TV4 be disposed of and all contract work cease. It also found that GISL and the Government Information Services Department (GISD) provided the same functions and that GISL should be dissolved as a limited liability company and GISD restructured to co-ordinate the implementation of government’s information policy and provide services aligned with that particular function, as well as to support ministries and departments with the dissemination of information.

Guyana to benefit from oil and gas sectors Guyana's Minister of Natural Resources Raphael Trotman says the country will benefit significantly with the development of the oil and gas sectors. Describing the oil discoveries by the US-based oil company, ExxonMobil as “the largest in the last decade”, Trotman said that the capital city, Georgetown, will have its fortunes boosted, citing the need for standards to “be lifted” as the sector expands. He said the capital would see benefits, but the services being offered would have to be of a higher standard. He cited the example of Trinidad and Tobago, the top Caribbean oil producer, noting that thousands of people had been employed indirectly in the petroleum sector.

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What do you think makes a woman beautiful? Kimberly: Jamaican/Miami – I think what makes a woman beautiful is the confidence she has in herself. Many women don't exhibit that trait because the image society portrays of what a beautiful woman should look like, e.g. a model they see in the magazine, even in a simple toy – the Barbie. This has started from infancy. Pluto: Jamaican/Miami – It depends. When you first see her it's obviously her looks. After you know her well, a good sense of humor, class, loyalty and a kind heart. My wife exhibits these qualities; it's been thirty years. However, these qualities are becoming more rare. It stems from a lack of parenting. Parents today have less time to teach their children than when we were growing up. Darryl: American/Miramar – Her essence of good. Her intelligence (the children's first teacher). Sense of humor in bad times, and her invincible love when she is your friend and wife. There are challenges, and if you can find humor in it, it can't deter or destroy you. Positive people can see this in almost every woman. Others may have to change something in themselves to make their vision clearer. A strong mind and spirit isn't secondary to a strong booty and pretty face; check your vision! Ashley: Jamaican-American/Pembroke Pines – I think confidence is one of the most attractive features anyone can have. I also think a nice genuine smile goes a long way. I do believe, however, that social media has had a major impact on confidence on a whole, making it harder to find confident women. We are definitely in a comparative/ competitive era. Randy: Jamaican/Ft. Lauderdale – What defines what a beautiful woman is to me, is a woman that is true to herself and to others. She can be herself and is comfortable in her perfect imperfection. Most would say they (exhibit these qualities) but the true reality is that most do not portray these attributes. But even for some of us men, deep down we know the woman with the inner beauty is good for us but we at times linger for the outer beauty. Yirayah: Guyana/North Lauderdale – Real beauty comes from attitude. When a woman feels good about herself she exudes that and it affects the people around her, and if you are in her sphere of personal space, it does something to you. But the value of a woman's beauty is magnified by the level of love and respect that a man has for her. It's good to see a woman who is fabulous in her body and dress, but her manner is simple and down to earth. Also women who relate to things that are bigger than themselves. Ashlé: Jamaican-American/Miramar – Personally, I feel like what makes a woman attractive is her high level of confidence and self-worth without being self-absorbed. A woman that takes care of herself inside and out. Attractiveness to me really is more than physical. Vernon: St. Thomas, USVI/West Palm Beach – Her personality and the respect that she has within herself, towards people, and life in general. I don't see most women exhibiting these qualities today – it's not being instilled in them from home. Children are raising children and not planting a solid foundation for them to grow from… (they're) not being molded properly. Colin: Jamaican/Tamarac – I consider a beautiful woman to be an intelligent one who is an excellent character, conducts herself with, and exudes charm and dignity, and strives to make a daily general advancement in knowledge; who will keep her mental and caporal faculties in good shape (mind and body). Physical characteristics are secondary because beauty comes from inside. Respected by her peers - that also makes her beautiful.

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Caribbean-Americans indebted to President JFK May 29th marked the 100th anniversary of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy's birth, the 35th president of the USA. It's somewhat unfortunate that he's mostly remembered for his tragic and untimely death from an assassin's bullet on November 22, 1963, than for his accomplishments during his relatively short tenure which started in January, 1961. Most Caribbean migrants to the US may not realize they owe several of the privileges they enjoy to JFK. One of the more unfortunate aspects of his short life --- he was killed at age 46 --- and presidency was most of the policies that he initiated didn't materialize into law until after his death. One of Kennedy's more passionate objectives was to reform America's immigration policy. When he became president the nation's immigration policy was skewed towards a strict visa quota system primarily to immigrants from Northern and Western Europe, with very limited visas to people of other nationalities. However, Kennedy, his brothers Robert and Edward (Ted) and other Congressional members wanted a more global immigration policy, less focused on race and

Samuels

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Allan Cunningham, said the non-profit organization was founded to shed light on community members who have excelled in their chosen field and shown a commitment to serve others. “It is all about honoring and recognizing ordinary folk who do extraordinary things. The people who inspire, motivate and educate others,” Cunningham told Caribbean National Weekly. He said fourteen awards will be handed to persons in various categories including education (students, teachers), cosmetology, sports and broadcasting. Samuels, a stalwart of Jamaican theater since the early 1970s, will be this year's recipient of the People Profile Lifetime Achievement Award which went to Yellowman last year. Papa Michigan, best known for his work with deejay partner General Smiley, will be given a special award.

ethnicity. JFK therefore initiated what became the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, sponsored in part by Ted Kennedy, and signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson. Under this immigration act, in accordance with JFK's philosophy, while a quota system remained, it involved more countries, including the Caribbean. But, the real focus was to grant visas to reunify immigrants already in America with close relatives overseas. Thus, the Act made it relatively easier for not only parents and spouses to file for their children and related spouses overseas, but for children to file for parents, siblings for siblings and even aunts and uncles to file for nieces and nephews. It's no accident that there was a surge in immigration and that the majority of first-generation Caribbean-American community migrated to the US after 1965. Other criteria of the 1965 Immigration Act influenced by Kennedy's beliefs, included priority to professionals and others with specialized skills. This also opened the door to America for several

JFK initiated what became the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965. The Act made it easier for not only parents and spouses to le for their children and related spouses overseas, but for children to le for parents, siblings for siblings and even aunts and uncles to le for nieces and nephews.

O’Neil

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1990s, he played songs that earned dancehall/reggae a spot on Top 20 radio. Some of those songs, including Boris Gardener’s I Wanna Wake Up With You and Bad Boys by Inner Circle, were recorded in Miami. They enjoyed steady rotation on Sounds Of The Caribbean. Sounds Of The Caribbean is no longer on WLRN but the pace Clint O'Neil set there has been sustained by a generation of West Indian DJs in South Florida on stations like WAVS and WHIM 1080 AM.

Caribbean migrants, especially in the 1970s, but created a crippling brain-drain from the Caribbean. It wouldn't be incorrect to attest that the foundation of the Caribbean-American community was laid through the philosophy of JFK. However, that foundation wouldn't have been secured were it not for the role he played in America's Civil Rights movement. Like the Immigration Act, JFK's fingerprints were all over the 1965 Civil Rights and Voters Right Act. Prior to his death, he had been in discussions with Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King regarding Civil Rights reform which culminated in two iconic Civil Rights acts signed by President Johnson in 1965. Kennedy showed great courage in insisting black Americans obtained the rights entrenched in the American Constitution. When Southern white governors and other leaders prohibited blacks from attending schools and colleges in the South, JFK insisted they attended. In October, 1962 when African-American James Meredith was barred from entering the University of Mississippi to begin his studies, Kennedy ordered US Marshalls to escort him safely to his classes. The next year as riots raged over the admission to two other black students to colleges in Arkansas, Kennedy sent in the National Guard to quell the disturbances and ensure the students were admitted. In June that year, he made a memorable speech to the nation from the White House on the virtues of Civil Rights reform. Although racism didn't vanish with the laws of 1965, Caribbean migrants to the US found a nation more tolerant of minorities. Settling mostly in the North-eastern part of the country, they found it relatively easy to find good jobs and decent housing. Black folks, naturally because of his race, now tout the presidency of Barack Obama. But, they need to admit although Obama came to power on a message of change, the man who motivated real change that significantly benefitted Caribbean and African-Americans was President John Fitzgerald Kennedy.

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Jamaica mourns passing of curator of National Gallery The government of Jamaica has paid tribute to the chief curator of the National Gallery of Jamaica, Dr David Boxer, who died on Sunday, describing him as “an authority on Jamaican art.”

David Boxer

“Under David Boxer's visionary leadership, the National Gallery of Jamaica became a world-class art museum and a model that has been emulated elsewhere in the Caribbean,” Culture Minister, Olivia “Babsy” Grange, said in a release. Boxer died following a long illness and Grange said he would be remembered as a “pioneering scholar and curator of Jamaican art… [a] passionate collector whose contributions to visual art in Jamaica are immeasurable. “If ever one person was an authority on Jamaican art, it was David Boxer. Jamaican art was his life,” she said. Boxer joined the National Gallery as director/curator on December 2, 1975, among his major achievements was the development of the National Gallery's collection, which started with 250 paintings and sculptures that were inherited from the Institute of Jamaica in 1974. Boxer also served as a lecturer at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts.

ST. LUCIA

Seventh Day Adventist pastors arrested The Seventh Day Adventist Church (SDA) has appealed to the public not to rush to judgment following the recent arrest of two pastors. Executive Secretary of the St. Lucia Mission of Seventh Day Adventists, Pastor Roger Stephen, who made the comment at a recent press conference, stressed that the Church will not condone sin or wrongdoing During the press conference, Stephen did not accept questions from reporters due to what he said are “untrue reports” about the case in which the pastors have been charged

with indecent assault and unlawful sexual connection. “As a Church we do not, and will not, condone sin or wrongdoing in any form or fashion. Whether it be from the members from the pew, to leaders, or to pastors. “Following Christ's example, however, we cannot rush to judgment, and we seek to reach out to all who are hurting,” Stephen said. “We therefore appeal to all, to allow the course of justice to take effect in this matter and don't rush to judgment.” He said the church remains confident with all faith and assurance that the Lord will carry 'His' church through this difficult moment as

He has done in such a 'mighty' way in the past. Stephen said the SDA church continues to pray for all who have been adversely aﬀected, all church members and the nation on the whole. He also lamented that there have been many untrue media reports, including claims that the SDA church has been transferring pastors overseas. Details surrounding the arrests of the pastors have not been disclosed but it has been well established that charges for unlawful sexual contact and indecent assault were ﬁled against the two individuals in question.

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Jamaica's largest refinery to resume production after eight year closure Jamaica's largest alumina refinery, Alpart, is set to resume production eight years after its closure and sale to the Chinese company, JISCO. Alpart's Assistant Managing Director, Patrick James, said production will resume on June 20. He said the mining of bauxite on the Manchester Plateau will begin next Monday and movement of the ore to the plant will commence on June 8. Last July, UC RUSAL, a leading global aluminum producer, announced that it had entered into an agreement to sell a 100 per cent stake of the Alumina Partners of Jamaica (Alpart) to the Chinese state industrial group, JIUQUAN IRON & STEEL (GROUP) Co. Ltd. (JISCO). The deal was worth an estimated US$299 and undertaken within the programme for RUSAL's assets optimization and debt ratio reduction. James said that since the sale of Alpart several hundred people have been employed and that while employment has risen particularly in the parishes of St. Elizabeth and Manchester, there is a shortage of high-end engineering skills since many former Alpart employees migrated after the refinery closed in 2009. Closure of the Alpart refinery came on the heels of the global financial collapse and a slump in metal prices, even as oil prices stayed high at that time. Alpart is a large production complex in Jamaica, which uses its own bauxite mines to feed alumina production. Before the shut-down of Alpart from 2009 to 2015, annual production capacity of the complex was 1.65 million tonnes of cell-grade alumina and 4.9 million tonnes of bauxite.

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DHS Secretary travels to Haiti for meeting with President to Haitians living illegally in the US. The extension, which becomes eﬀective on July 23 runs through January 22, 2018. But Kelly warned that the extension should allow Haitian TPS recipients living in the US “time to attain travel documents and make other necessary arrangements for their ultimate departure from the United States, and should also provide the Haitian government with the time it needs to prepare for the future repatriation of all current TPS recipients.” In making the decision to grant Haitians limited TPS, rather than the usual 18 months, Kelly said conditions in Haiti had “substantially improved since the earthquake in 2010.” He cited, among other things, the impending withdrawal of the United Nations Stabilization Mission (MINUSTAH) in Haiti after 13 years; newly elected President Moïse's promise to rebuild the razed National Palace; and the closure of most of the tent cities.

Eight days after granting limited Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to 58,000 undocumented Haitians living in the United States, Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) John F. Kelly, is travelling to Haiti on Wednesday “where he will meet with President Jovenel Moïse and other senior government oﬃcials.” DHS said in a very brief statement that Kelly will “discuss international cooperation and issues related to repatriation, as well as eﬀorts to build Haiti's maritime law enforcement capacity, and to encourage cooperation between the Dominican Republic and Haiti's nascent border security unit.” Kelly's visit follows a recent announcement that he was granting a six-month TPS extension

Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, John F. Kelly meets with Haitian President Jovenel Moise

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Children's homes being re-evaluated The Institute of Social Welfare and Research (IBESR) has started a programme re-evaluating the functions of children's homes in Haiti, where nearly 32,000, mainly abandoned children live. This reassessment of children's homes is a prelude to the process of deinstitutionalization of children in Haiti. Without the data, we cannot give good results,” said Diem Pierre, IBESR Assistant Director General. Under the two month programme, which is being funded by the French Embassy, LUMOS, UNICEF, World Vision in Haiti and Rapha House, an estimated 740 centres including 453 establishments in the 20 communes of the department of the West will be examined and evaluated. The authorities said the data would be used to identify the centers that need to be closed, those that need to be refurbished and those that are compliant and licensed. IBESR Director General Arielle Jeanty Villedrouin, said she remains convinced that “there is no better place for the development and vitality of the child as his family”.

Garment workers in Haiti took to the streets on Monday as trade union officials confirmed that talks for a new minimum wage had broken down. The demonstrations, the second in two weeks, followed an announcement by Fignolé St-Cyr, Secretary General of the Haitian SelfEmployed Workers’ Union (CATH) and trade union representative within the Superior Council of Wages (CSS), that negotiations for an end to the crisis between employers and trade unions, had broken down. St-Cyr said the workers are seeking a minimum wage increase of 300 to 800 Gourdes for a working day. Workers now receive a minimum daily wage of 300 Gourdes. The workers at factories making T-shirts, pants and other apparel also demonstrated in support of 40 trade union members who were fired from a Port-au-Prince industrial park where an estimated 18,000 people are employed by factories.

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Broward County Animal care to provide low-cost rabies clinic To help protect pets from the deadly rabies virus, Broward County Animal Care is encouraging residents to attend the next Rabies Clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday, June 10th, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Plantation Heritage Park. The clinic will see animals receiving a one-year rabies vaccination and the Broward County Rabies Registration License tag. Cost will be: $25 for dogs and cats that are spayed/neutered (sterilized). $35 for pets that are not spayed/neutered (not sterilized). Dog and cat ID microchips, with free registration, will also be available for $15. Microchips can be scanned by a veterinarian or animal shelter if your pet gets lost so they can be returned to owner. This program is for Broward County residents only. All dogs must be on leashes and cats in carriers. Participants must remember that there is a $300 ﬁne for failing to vaccinate your pet against rabies. They can also incur a $300 ﬁne if their pet is vaccinated, but does not have a current Broward County registration tag.

New Broward Courthouse now fully operational The Broward County Judicial Complex West Building at 201 SE Sixth Street, Fort Lauderdale, is now fully operational with all court services offered to the public. The state-of-the-art facility houses the Court Administration, Clerk of Court, State Attorney’s Office and the Broward Sheriff’s Office, which maintains security in the building. If persons need to pay a traffic or parking ticket, making their first court appearance or looking to become a legal guardian, these services and many more are available on the first four floors of the building. These are easily accessible by the escalator right off the main lobby after clearing security. Patrons doing business on floors 1-4 are encouraged to use the escalator system. To access the North Tower, which houses the Public Defender’s office as well as Criminal and Juvenile Delinquency courtrooms, enter the new courthouse, take the escalator to the second floor and proceed through the pedestrian walkway to its North and East Wings. Follow signage to the North Tower. Access is also available through the East Bridge entrance area from the parking garage on Third Street. This 3rd Floor East Wing entrance will also take individuals to the Jury Assembly Room, West and North Towers.

FDOH issues med. marijuana procedures Needing to set regulations governing the dispensation and use of medical marijuana in Florida by July 3, the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) issued its “Notice of Regulation Development Procedure” last week. The document comprises the framework the FDOH plans to implement to regulate Florida’s operation of marijuana for medical purposes in accordance with Amendment 2 approved by Florida voters last November. Research since 2014 indicates that with Florida’s aging population, and medical marijuana proven to be effective in treating seizures, cancer, Parkinson’s Disease and multiple sclerosis, Florida has the potential to be a major market for medical marijuana. FDOH has until July 3 to finalize regulations for the operations of medical marijuana, but it’s uncertain if the final regulations will be in place by that date. Delays could be incurred because of a transparency process the department is required to adhere. First, the proposed regulations drafted by the department to allot 15 days for health officials to challenge or appeal decisions related to the regulations. Following the15-day period, the public will be given another three days to comment on the proposed regulations. Another potential setback is the role of the Florida Legislature. Having failed to pass the required legislation in the 2017 Legislative session which ended last month, medical marijuana advocates and state officials have appealed to Governor Rick Scott to convene a Special Session of the Legislature and address the necessary legislation. He has not responded. The Florida legislators have expressed lack of confidence in the FDOH implementing necessary regulations, especially to dispense medical marijuana. Ironically, it was a dispute between the Florida House and Senate over the number of retail dispensaries that stalled legislation last month. House members proposed unlimited numbers of retailers, while the Senate wanted limitations. Without the Legislature’s input, it seems there’ll be no alternative but for the FDOH regulations to suffice and be implemented by October 3, as stipulated under Amendment 2.

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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT 154

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT RFQ 155

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRMS

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida (Board), intends to commission one ﬁrm or joint venture having full architectural and engineering services available within the entity, or with consultants, as Architect/Engineer of Record (A/E) for the following General Obligation Bond (GOB) funded projects:

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida (Board), intends to commission one ﬁrm or joint venture as a Construction Management at-Risk (CMR) ﬁrm for each of the following General Obligation Bond (GOB) funded projects:

RENOVATIONS AT GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

RENOVATIONS AT MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL

RENOVATIONS & NEW PE SHELTER AT HIALEAH MIDDLE SCHOOL

RENOVATIONS (PHASE I) AT ARVIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL

RENOVATIONS AT GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

RENOVATIONS AT MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL

RENOVATIONS & NEW PE SHELTER AT HIALEAH MIDDLE SCHOOL

RENOVATIONS (PHASE I) AT ARVIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL

4901 Lincoln Drive Coral Gables, FL 33133

6425 Miami Lakeway North Miami Lakes, FL 33014

6027 East 7 Avenue Hialeah, FL 33013

10900 SW 127 Avenue Miami, FL 33186

4901 Lincoln Drive Coral Gables, FL 33133 Project No. 01423000

6425 Miami Lakeway North Miami Lakes, FL 33014 Project No. 01529300

6027 East 7 Avenue Hialeah, FL 33013 Project No. 01528800

10900 SW 127 Avenue Miami, FL 33186 Project No. 01527700

Project No. 01423000

Project No. 01529300

Project No. 01528800

Project No. 01527700

Construction Budget: $2,799,203

Construction Budget: $2,634,018

Construction Budget: $2,497,700

Construction Budget: $2,492,627

Construction Budget: $2,799,203

Construction Budget: $2,634,018

Construction Budget: $2,497,700

Construction Budget: $2,492,627

MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE: Date/Time: Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at 9:10 am local time Sign-in Period: Until 9:30 am local time Location: South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union, 1498 NE 2 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33132 QUESTIONS: Written questions regarding this solicitation will be accepted until 12:00 pm (noon) local time, Thursday, June 22, 2017. Questions may be submitted to Antoinette Baldwin at abaldwin@dadeschools.net with a copy to the Clerk of the School Board at CeliaRubio@dadeschools.net. Questions and Answers (Q&As) will be posted under legal ad 154 in the “INFO” icon at http://ae-solicitations.dadeschools.net. RESPONSES DUE: RFQ responses must be received no later than 4:00 pm local time, Thursday, July 6, 2017, to the attention of:

MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE: Date/Time: Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at 1:30 pm local time Sign-in Period: Until 1:50 pm local time Location: South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union, 1498 NE 2 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33132 QUESTIONS: Written questions regarding this solicitation will be accepted until 12:00 pm (noon) local time, Thursday, June 22, 2017. Questions may be submitted to Carlton Crawl at ccrawl@dadeschools.net with a copy to the Clerk of the School Board at celiarubio@dadeschools.net. Questions and Answers (Q&As) will be posted under legal ad 155 in the “INFO” icon at http://ae-solicitations.dadeschools.net. RESPONSES DUE: RFQ responses must be received no later than 4:00 pm local time, Thursday, July 6, 2017, to the attention of: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Department of A/E Selection & Negotiations Nazira Abdo-Decoster, Executive Director 1450 NE 2 Avenue, Room 305 Miami, Florida 33132

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Department of A/E Selection & Negotiations Nazira Abdo-Decoster, Executive Director 1450 NE 2 Avenue, Room 305 Miami, Florida 33132 REQUIREMENTS: This is an abbreviated ad; the complete legal ad with Mandatory Pre-proposal Conference information, Mandatory Sub-consultant Utilization Goals, project details and instructions for this solicitation, including selection procedures and required U.S. General Services Administration Standard Form 330, are available at the above address, or at: http://ae-solicitations.dadeschools.net under legal ad 154. In accordance with Board policies, a Cone of Silence, lobbyist requirements and protest procedures are hereby activated. Failure to comply with requirements of this legal ad and Board policies shall be grounds for disqualiﬁcation. These, and all related Board policies, can be accessed and downloaded at: http://www.neola.com/miamidade-ﬂ/ .

REQUIREMENTS: This is an abbreviated ad; the complete legal ad with Mandatory Pre-proposal Conference information, Contractor Pre-qualification requirements, Mandatory Sub-consultant, Sub-contractor and Local Workforce Utilization Goals, project details and instructions for this solicitation, including selection procedures, are available at the above address, or at http://ae-solicitations.dadeschools.net under legal ad 155. In accordance with Board policies, a Cone of Silence, lobbyist requirements and protest procedures are hereby activated. Failure to comply with requirements of this legal ad and Board policies shall be grounds for disqualification. These, and all related Board policies, can be accessed and downloaded at: http://www.neola.com/miamidade-fl/.

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT RFQ 153 (SM-SBE/MBE)*

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT 152 SM-SBE/MBE*

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRMS

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD

*SHELTERED MARKET (SM) FOR SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (SBE) & MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (MBE)

RENOVATIONS & NEW PE SHELTER AT EARLINGTON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RENOVATIONS AT LENORA BRAYNON SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RENOVATIONS AT NORTH MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

4750 NW 22 Avenue Miami, FL 33142 Project No. 01423200

4700 NW 12 Avenue Miami, FL 33127 Project No. 01529200

1247 NE 167 Street Miami, FL 33162 Project No. 01327000

Construction Budget: $2,463,602

Construction Budget: $2,288,534

Construction Budget: $1,987,283

Only Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) certified SBE/MBE firms may participate in this solicitation. The proposer must submit a current M-DCPS SBE or MBE certificate with the RFQ Response. MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE: Date/Time: Monday, June 19, 2017, at 2:10 pm local time Sign-in Period: Until 2:30 pm local time Location: South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union, 1498 NE 2 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33132 QUESTIONS: Written questions regarding this solicitation will be accepted until 12:00 pm (noon), local time, Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Questions may be submitted to Bernie Martinez at berniemartinez@dadeschools.net with a copy to the Clerk of the School Board at celiarubio@dadeschools.net. Questions and Answers (Q&As) will be posted under legal ad 153 in the “INFO” icon at http://ae-solicitations.dadeschools.net. RESPONSES DUE: RFQ responses must be received no later than 4:00 pm local time, Thursday, July 6, 2017, to the attention of: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Department of A/E Selection & Negotiations Nazira Abdo-Decoster, Executive Director 1450 NE 2 Avenue, Room 305 Miami, Florida 33132 REQUIREMENTS: This is an abbreviated ad; the complete legal ad with Mandatory Pre-proposal Conference information, Contractor Pre-qualification requirements, Mandatory Sub-consultant, Sub-contractor and Local Workforce Utilization Goals, project details and instructions for this solicitation, including selection procedures, are available at the above address, or at http://ae-solicitations.dadeschools.net under legal ad 153. In accordance with Board policies, a Cone of Silence, lobbyist requirements and protest procedures are hereby activated. Failure to comply with requirements of this legal ad and Board policies shall be grounds for disqualification. These, and all related Board policies, can be accessed and downloaded at: http://www.neola.com/miamidade-fl/.

RENOVATIONS & NEW PE SHELTER AT EARLINGTON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RENOVATIONS AT LENORA BRAYNON SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RENOVATIONS AT NORTH MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

4750 NW 22 Avenue Miami, FL 33142

4700 NW 12 Avenue Miami, FL 33127

1247 NE 167 Street Miami, FL 33162

Project No. 01423200

Project No. 01529200

Project No. 01327000

Construction Budget: $2,463,602

Construction Budget: $2,288,534

Construction Budget: $1,987,283

Only Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) certified SBE/MBE firms may participate in this solicitation. The proposer must submit a current M-DCPS SBE/MBE certificate with the RFQ Response. MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE: Date/Time: Monday, June 19, 2017, at 10:10 am local time Sign-in Period: Until 10:30 am local time Location: South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union, 1498 NE 2 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33132 QUESTIONS: Written questions regarding this solicitation will be accepted until 12:00 pm (noon) local time, Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Questions may be submitted to Carolina Velez at CarolinaVelez@dadeschools.net with a copy to the Clerk of the School Board at CeliaRubio@dadeschools.net. Questions and Answers (Q&As) will be posted under legal ad 152 in the “INFO” icon at http://ae-solicitations.dadeschools.net. RESPONSES DUE: RFQ responses must be received no later than 4:00 pm local time, Thursday, July 6, 2017, to the attention of: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Department of A/E Selection & Negotiations Nazira Abdo-Decoster, Executive Director 1450 NE 2 Avenue, Room 305 Miami, Florida 33132 REQUIREMENTS: This is an abbreviated ad; the complete legal ad with Mandatory Pre-proposal Conference information, Mandatory Sub-consultant Utilization Goals, project details and instructions for this solicitation, including selection procedures and required U.S. General Services Administration Standard Form 330, are available at the above address, or at: http://ae-solicitations.dadeschools.net under legal ad 152. In accordance with Board policies, a Cone of Silence, lobbyist requirements and protest procedures are hereby activated. Failure to comply with requirements of this legal ad and Board policies shall be grounds for disqualification. These, and all related Board policies, can be accessed and downloaded at: http://www.neola.com/miamidade-fl/ .

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d n a Health Wellness THE IMPORTANCE OF ORAL HEALTH

What’s inside your THE WISDOM TOOTH DR. SHARON ROBINSON

The human mouth is made up of more than just teeth, so good oral health goes beyond simply brushing and ﬂossing. In addition to teeth, the mouth is made up of gums, oral mucosa, upper and lower jaw, tongue, salivary glands, the uvula and frenulum. All play an important role in good dental health and are routinely examined when one receives dental care.

The Oral Mucosa When someone opens their mouth and looks in the mirror, everything that isn't a tooth is covered by a protective lining called the oral mucosa, which is a mucous membrane similar to the mucous membranes that line the nostrils and inner ears. The oral mucosa plays an essential role in maintaining oral and overall health, by defending the body from germs and other irritants that enter the mouth. A tough substance called keratin, also found in the ﬁngernails and hair, help make the oral mucosa resistant to injury.

The Gums One's gums are the pinkish tissue that surrounds and supports one's teeth. Also covered by oral mucosa, gums play a critical role in oral health. Healthy gums are ﬁrm, cover the entire root of the tooth, and do not bleed when brushed, poked or prodded. Gum disease can ultimately lead to tooth loss, so taking care of the gums by ﬂossing daily is just as essential to dental care as brushing the teeth.

The Upper and Lower Jaw The jaws give one's face its shape and mouth the structure it needs for chewing and speech. Human jaws are made up of several bones: upper jaw contains two bones that are

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fused to each other and to the rest of your skull, while the lower jawbone is separate from the rest of the skull, enabling it to move up and down when you speak and chew.

The Tongue Is a powerful muscle covered in specialized mucosal tissue that includes one's taste buds. The tongue is not just important to oral health — it's also considered an integral part of the body's digestive system — it's responsible for moving food to the teeth, and when chewed food is ready to be swallowed, the tongue moves it to the back of the throat so it can proceed into the esophagus. In babies, the tongue and the jaw work together and enables the infant to breastfeed. Additionally, the tongue plays an essential role in the ability to speak by shaping the sounds that come out of one's mouth. Dr. Robinson attends to a patient at her oﬃce in Plantation, Florida

The Salivary Glands There are three sets of salivary glands in one's mouth and neck: the parotid, submandibular and sublingual glands. These produce saliva, which contains special enzymes that help break down food, making it easier for one to swallow. Saliva is critical to good oral health, because it protects teeth and gums by rinsing away food particles and bacteria and by helping to counteract acidic foods that can wear down the protective enamel on the teeth.

The Uvula Is the small ﬂap of tissue which hangs down at the back of one's throat. The uvula is composed of muscle ﬁbers as well as connective and glandular tissues. Like other soft tissue structures in the mouth, the uvula is covered by oral mucosa. It seems to play some role in speech and keeping the mouth and throat moist.

The Frenulum Linguae Is a flap of oral mucosa that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth. This tissue allows the tongue to move about as it does its job. If an infant is born with a frenulum that is too short, or not elastic enough, he or she can have trouble breastfeeding. A short frenulum can also affect speech. The next time you're brushing your teeth, spend a minute looking at the parts of the mouth that lie further inside the oral cavity. Knowing what these structures do and what they look like can help you maintain optimal oral health.

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HEALTH and Wellness

Smoothies

Healthful blends Myrna Phillips Nutritionist

Smoothies are very popular items on the modern health scene. Fruit or vegetable smoothies are considered generally very healthy, but the contribution to one's health largely depends on the ingredients that comprise the smoothie. Ideally, people need a combination of five to nine different fruits and vegetables to maintain positive health. Fruit and veggies provide the required vitamins, minerals and other nutrients the body needs. However, in this busy world, most people find it difficult to consume the required fruits and vegetables daily. The smoothie, a blend of either fruits or vegetables, or both, mixed in a blender is a quick and easier way to get the required nutrients. The blend is called a smoothie, because mixed with water, fruit juice, milk, or yogurt, the brew has a smooth, easy to consume texture. It can be a misconception to assume all fruit smoothies are generally healthy. Some smoothies, especially if blended with cows' milk, and/or ice cream can lead to weight gain, Other smoothies may not provide the required amount of fiber needed to keep one's digestive system regular. If one needs to get the optimum supplies of vitamins and minerals, it's best to prepare smoothies from fruits like papaya, pineapple, bananas, mangoes, pears, apples, melons, orange, citrus, grapes, strawberries, blackberries, cranberries. This smoothie is strong in Vitamin C and potassium, nutrients which build the immune system, cardiac health, stabilizes blood pressure and the nervous system.

For those interested in high fiber intake, important for healthy digestive systems, smoothies consisting of pears, apples, kiwis, various berries, and papaya are very helpful. This smoothie also aids in building good cholesterol and stabilizes blood sugar. Green vegetable smoothies, including lettuce, spinach, kale, cucumbers, green peppers, are excellent source of fiber and make a very potent fiber smoothie. This smoothie is also rich in iron and calcium contributing to healthy bones, and teeth. Some people may prefer vegetable smoothies that provide vitamin A (for eye health) and potassium and iron. They should blend smoothies consisting of pumpkin, carrots. Honey adds to the flavor of vegetable smoothies. A fruit, or ginger, can be added to enhance the flavor. To gain weight banana smoothies are useful, blended with cows, almond, or soy milk, ice-cream, honey, cocoa powder, nuts, and whey protein powder. This smoothie should be consumed daily of one is very slim, but when weight gain is noticeable reduced so as not to be overweight. For the weight Smoothies can be conscious smoothie can prepared at night and refrigerated, consumed be consumed as a meal; a fruit smoothie for for breakfast, and breakfast and a veggie taken to work. Since smoothie for dinner. water is important to To ensure smoothies the diet, it's useful to have sufficient fruit or blend smoothie with vegetable add only halfwater instead of milk cup of liquid (water, juice, or cream. or milk) to the blender per blend. Usually fill the blender to capacity with required fruit or vegetables, blend approximately 2 minutes, pausing intermittingly to check the texture of the smoothie.

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Beware of Zika infection as rainy season approaches Bob LaMendola Florida Department of Health (Broward County)

Although reported cases of the Zika virus a disease borne by the Aedes-aegypti mosquito has dropped signiﬁcantly since 2017 begun, there is a distinct policy the virus could reappear this year. We would like to submit this article for you to consider for your website or your next edition. With the rainy season coming up, it's about Zika virus and mosquito protection. A lot of people think Zika was last year but it could reappear again this year. The mosquito thrives in water, and rainy seasons are conducive to its breeding. This year's Rainy season in South Florida is right around the corner and that means it is important for residents to protect themselves and their families from mosquitoes. The Aedes mosquito is a small biter that is black with white spots and lives right outside or inside your house. They specialize in biting humans, and stay active all day. Aedes mosquitoes carry Zika virus and other tropical viruses such as chikungunya and dengue fever. Last year, Florida reported 1,450 cases of Zika and 53 so far this year. The majority of cases were in people who contracted the virus while traveling outside the country. Zika generally causes mild symptoms in adults and children, but it can cause severe birth defects to the unborn child of a woman who contracts the virus. Zika may appear again this year when rains hatch mosquito eggs. Floridians should not become complacent about mosquito protection. “Everyone should be aware of mosquitoes and take steps to protect themselves,” says Dr. Paula Thaqi, Director of the Florida Department of Health in Broward County. “The best way to do that is to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. We recommend a practice called Drain and Cover.” Drain standing water in and around the house. Eliminate even puddles because Aedes can breed in containers as small as a bottle cap. Get rid of water that collects in garbage cans, tires, buckets, roof gutters, pool covers, coolers, toys, ﬂower pots and plants with pockets, such as bromeliads. Discard items where rain or sprinkler water collects. Clean bird baths and pet water bowls twice a week. Inside the home, Aedes can breed where water collects, such as refrigerator ice makers, electric toothbrush holders and drips under sinks. Cover yourself and the openings in your home. If you go outdoors when mosquitoes are active, wear shoes, socks, long pants and long sleeves. Spray your skin and clothing with repellent containing DEET or other approved ingredients (check the label). Keep windows and doors closed, and repair damaged screening.

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30of jamming YEARS

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The Orlando Carnival Association of Central Florida celebrated its 30th anniversary in Orlando last Sunday. Organizers went all out to recognize the milestone. Revellers lined Church Street to see who had the biggest truck and baddest Mas bands. Andy's Krazy Crew, Backyard Mas, Circlez Entertainment, Bahamian-American Descent, MasFeters and Stush Mas Band partied hard, but no Carnival is complete without New Generation Branches Steel Orchestra. Along with IChunes Radio, Lips Int'l, Code Red, Kevorkian, Professor GT and We Ting Radio, they got the audience ready for the main show which was hosted by Orlando's MadMan Smallie of Whoops Massive/Team Soca Radio. Several artists hit the stage including STRIPES, Devon Mathews and Jaiga TC, but the stars were undoubtedly husband-and-wife team of Fay-Ann Lyons and Bunji Garlin who put on an excellent show. Looking forward to what's in store next year. – Mea Allman

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Teach the youths right, says Half Pint The main topics in contemporary dancehall are sex and violence. And while some in the music industry turn up their noses at younger artists for exploiting controversial themes, singer Half Pint is recommending a more measured approach. Half Pint, whose career spans more than three decades, is calling on fellow 'elders' to oﬀer guidance and mentorship to younger entertainers. “I am not going to beat down the younger ones because they are speaking about what they know. Some of the things the elders know they do not and we need to guide them and oﬀer them another way so they can last as long as some of us have lasted,” he

Forty years of Two Sevens Clash On June 9, VP Records will reissue one of the outstanding reggae albums --- Culture's Two Sevens Clash. First released in 1977, it contains the sensational title song which created a stir in Jamaica during the summer of that year. The deluxe edition celebrates the fortieth anniversary of the group's debut album. It is a double compact disc that also includes classics like (Jah Jah) See Dem A Come and Natty Dread Taking Over. Disc one contains the ten original songs from Two Sevens Clash, while disc two includes bonus tracks from producers The Mighty Two, Shorty The President and Joe Gibbs & The Professionals.

Culture comprised leader and main songwriter Joseph Hill, Albert Walker and Kenneth Dayes. Hill hailed from Linstead, a rural farming town in rural Jamaica. (Jah Jah) See Dem A Come was their breakthrough hit in 1976. The following year came Two Sevens Clash, an apocalyptic song inﬂuenced by a 'prophecy' by Pan African leader Marcus Garvey. It said the on the day 'sevens' (July 7, 1977) clashed, there would be mayhem in Jamaica. It caused businesses and schools to close throughout the country that day. The charismatic Hill died in 2006 at age 57 while touring Germany. His son Kenyatta is lead singer for the current Culture.

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said. “There are a lot of them who have potential but who is helping them to bring out their best? We need to show them how to get here.” The veteran artist spoke to Caribbean National Weekly following his performance at the Palm Beach Jerk and Caribbean Culture Festival at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Memorial Day. His extensive catalogue of hits went over well with the audience which included many youth who were not born when he recorded songs like Winsome, Hold On and One Big Family. “I am not intimidated by the age factor. My music is timeless and I will always do it my way. The young people always love my songs, it shows that they know and appreciate positive thoughts and sounds,” he said. The event, in its fourteenth year, again boasted a diverse oﬀering of cuisine and music. There were also performances from Wayne Wonder, Agent Sasco and Tarrus Riley.

Heading to Sierra, Nevada The 24th Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is scheduled for June 16-18 at Booneville in Northern California. One of the oldest of its kind in the United States, the event again features artists from Jamaica, Africa and Europe as well as workshops. Opening day has Chronixx, Gentleman and Exco Levi on the main stage; Capleton, Tarrus Riley, Anthony B and Macka B and Dennis Bovell out of England are on second night; while Barrington Levy, Third World and Horace Andy highlight a strong veterans showcase on closing night. Other veteran acts on the Sierra Nevada are deejay Ranking Joe and vocal duo Keith and Tex. True to form, the festival has a number of ska bands from Europe and homegrown roots-reggae bands. But there is also a ﬁrst, especially for dancehall fans. There will be 'silent dance' on the second and third nights where fans can listen to music through wireless headphones rather than sound systems. This is an increasingly popular trend in North America and Europe. The brainchild of American Warren Smith, the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival was ﬁrst held in 1994. It has helped expose a number of budding acts, particularly from Europe and Africa.

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Sizzla brings 'life' to Broward Sizzla kicks oﬀ his seven-date Life Of A Ghetto Youth Tour on June 10 at Central Broward Stadium in Lauderhill. The diminutive artist is scheduled to do seven shows on the trek which also has gigs in St. Petersburg, Charlotte, North Carolina, Stone Mountain, Georgia, Oakland, California, Providence, Rhode Island and Norfolk, Virginia. He will be supported on all shows by singers Pressure Busspipe from the US Virgin Islands, Marlon Asher and Izac King of Trinidad and Tobago and American Ras Shiloh. Sean Young, a member of the promotions team, expects a full house at Central Broward stadium which has a seating capacity of 5,000. “We’ve been getting a lot of calls and the show has a lot of buzz on radio and in the streets. People want to see Sizzla and with two other islanders, we anticipate a good vibe,” said Young. Life Of A Ghetto Youth is also the title of Sizzla’s upcoming album which will be released on July 7 by VAS Productions, a company owned by Trinidadian Ricardo Vasconcellos. The set has songs by various producers. Sizzla will perform some of those songs at next week’s show which will be launched on Wednesday at Yeelen Gallery in Miami.

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Fans left hight and dry at 'Best' Last Sunday’s Best Of The Best show ended in disappointment for many fans at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami. At midnight, the police ordered a close to the show with headliner Mavado unable to perform. This angered thousands of hardcore ‘Gully God’ followers who traveled far to see their artist. Steven “DJ Jabba” Beckford, co-founder and co-promoter of Best Of The Best, blamed overblown performances by some artists including singjay Dexta Daps for the anticlimax.

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Stadium to be built for Bolt, Mills He has eight Olympic gold medals between 2008 and 2016. He also won eleven gold medals (thirteen overall) at the World Championships. Bolt is world record holder for the 100 meters (9.58 seconds) and 200 meters (19.19 seconds). His remarkable feats prompted calls for the Jamaican Government to rename either the National Stadium or the Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium after him. Bolt is set to retire after his ﬁnal World Championships campaign in London this summer. Mills has been part of Jamaica's coaching staﬀ to major championships since the early 1970s. He assumed the role of Bolt's head coach just before the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China. The ESPN World Fame list released in 2016 had Bolt at number seven behind Real Madrid soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, NBA legend LeBron James, Barcelona soccer star Lionel Messi, tennis great Roger Federer, golfer Phil Mickelson and Barcelona and Brazil striker Neymar.

The Racers Track Club plans to honor its most revered members – superstar sprinter Usain Bolt and his coach Glen Mills – by building a stadium named after them. Racers Track Club director, Dennis Gordon, made the disclosure recently. "At Racers we are doing our own stadium and that stadium will be dedicated to the great man himself , Usain, and our legendary coach Glen Mills. We are moving full-speed ahead to ensure that we honor Racers' two most legendary personalities," Gordon said. He revealed that the proposed 35,000-seat stadium is expected to be constructed on 25 acres of land in Bernard Lodge, a sugar-belt town in rural St. Catherine parish. The facility is expected to be complete in ﬁve years. Bolt, under the guidance of Mills, became track and ﬁeld's greatest athlete and one of modern sport's biggest names.

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West Indies Cricket Board announces changes The West Indies Cricket Board has formally announced its name change to Cricket West Indies, saying the re-branding accurately represents the function of Caribbean cricket's governing body. President Dave Cameron, who ﬁrst announced the move two years ago, says the process had been completed. He added that the new name was more inclusive and a key part of the board’s new direction. “Whilst the Board of Directors has an important role, we feel that the new name is more inclusive and appropriate, as we want to recognize the valuable role that our players,

territorial boards, staff, supporters, governments, coaches, match officials and volunteers, play in the organisation," said Cameron, a Jamaican. In addition to the name change, the board launched their new-look website as well as announcing that all representative teams will be referred to as the WINDIES. The name change for the board is the second in the last 21 years. The first was taken by another Jamaican, Pat Rousseau, to drop ‘Control’ from the original name. It also comes just under two years after a Governance Review Panel, commissioned by regional national grouping, CARICOM, recommended the “immediate dissolution” of the WICB, and installment of an interim board. The panel, chaired by University of the West Indies Professor Eudine Barriteau, slammed the board as a “now proven, obsolete governance framework”.

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