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Marion Hall at the White House Former dancehall queen takes gospel to the nation's capital Marion Hall, the Jamaican dancehall artiste formerly known as Lady Saw, is at the White House this week as part of the third annual Caribbean and African International Leadership Conference, set for June 19 to 24. continues on B6 – Marion Hall ORLANDO

What will be the Diaspora Role?

National Diaspora Policy a priority at this weekend's Jamaica’s Diaspora Summit

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SANDALS TO PURSUE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST ANTIGUA PM PAGE A4

JANET JACKSON PREGNANT AT 49. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THAT? PAGE A5 SPORTS

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Establishing the Diaspora's role in Jamaica's development will be top priority this weekend in Orlando at the annual Jamaica Diaspora Summit and Gala 2016.

Set for Jun 24 to 26, this year's conference gathers major stakeholders in formalizing Diaspora participation, including Jamaica's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kamina Johnson Smith.

This follows the Minister's speech at the recent Jamaica Diaspora North East Regional Gala, where she announced that the government would soon launch a National Diaspora Policy, to maximize the contribution of overseas

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nationals for Jamaica's development. JohnsonSmith had also confirmed the government has been analyzing avenues to establish voting rights for the Diaspora. At this year’s Summit in

Orlando, Minister Johnson Smith will outline further plans in her keynote address, “Jamaica Diaspora Partnership – a formalized Policy.”

The current administration has been criticized for the decision not to appoint a Minister of State specifically dedicated to Diaspora affairs to lead such initiatives, as done in the past. But former Advisory Board Member Leo Gilling argues that “since assuming responsibility for Diaspora affairs, Minister Johnson Smith has shown her commitment to continuing what those before her have done, in giving due attention to the Diaspora and its critical role in contributing to Jamaica's development. Engaging the Diaspora as partners and in a constructive and integrated manner is continues on B4 – Diaspora role

BROWARD COUNTY

Broward County agrees to “Ban the Box” The Broward County Commission has unanimously voted to “ban the box,” removing the check box on Broward County government employment applications asking about a person's past criminal record. The new law, which may be implemented as early as this August, means a person won't be asked about their criminal history, or have to undergo a background check until they're among a pool of potential finalists.

County Commissioner Dale. V.C. Holness first brought the “Ban the Holness

Box” proposal before the commission at the December 1, 2015 meeting. Since last year, he has worked with community organizations and individuals who were in favor of Broward County adopting this policy.

“I think we are leading the way here by setting an example that we ought to ensure everyone has an opportunity to provide for themselves,” said Holness. “We're talking about people who have paid their dues, are back in society and want to provide for themselves and their families.”

Communication specialist and former probation officer Curly Davies of Weston, said she's happy to see “Broward County joining other cities in making the job application process more fair for people who had prior runins with the law. The frustration experienced by several people, most of them youth who had criminal record for petty crimes, pushed them into committing more serious crimes just to make a living. This shouldn't be so. Every one need a fair chance.”

While criminal history questions have been banned on initial applications, applicants may still be asked about their criminal records at interviews. However, said Holness, the interview continues on B4 – Ban the Box

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Grand Opening Ar st Mark Cameron, ar st and gallery owner of Yardabraawd Gallery and Collec bles, Richard Beckford and Jamaica’s Consul General in Miami, Franz Hall pose for pics at the Gallery’s recent opening of their Caribbean American Heritage Month exhibit in Sunrise. – CNW Photo – Monique McIntosh.

Marquee A rac on Producer and actor Paul Campbell, Director of cult classic "Sho as," Cess Silvera, and Director of new film "The Heart of Summer," Adrian Allen, at the South Florida premiere of "The Heart of Summer" at Cinema Paradiso in Fort Lauderdale. – Contributed photo.

Singing in the Rain This concertgoer's spirit is going strong despite the rain at the Colors of the Caribbean Fes val this past weekend at the Hollywood Arts Park. CNW Photo – Jahlisa Harvey

Valiant Volunteers Members of the Ci zen Observer Patrol in Lauderdale Lakes stop for a picture with City Commissioner Beverly Williams at the recent Lauderdale Lakes State of the City Address. CNW Photo – Monique McIntosh

Gallarinas Friends Jackie Parsons, Udama Tucker and Janet Meikle are all smiles at the recent Yardabraawd Gallery and Collec bles exhibit opening for Caribbean Heritage Month. CNW Photo – Monique McIntosh

Chief of Ceremonies City of Miramar Police Chief Dexter Williams gives a few words at the official opening of the new Miramar Police Headquarters.

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Li le Miss Jamaica This young patron is spor ng her love of Jamaica (and Hello Ki y) at the facepain ng booth at the recent Color of the Caribbean Fes val in Hollywood. CNW PHOTO – Jahlisa Harvey

Colors of Red Rat Dancehall star Red Rat is hyping up the crowd at the recent Colors of the Caribbean Concert in Hollywood. CNW PHOTO – Jahlisa Harvey

All in the Family Mom Be y and daughter Ebony are taking in the art at the recent Yardabraawd Gallery and Collec bles exhibit opening for Caribbean Heritage Month. CNW Photo – Monique McIntosh

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The Wage Shaft Restaurant workers protest corruption surrounding tip minimum wages Caribbean-American workers in restaurants are speaking out in protest about corruption often surrounding low minimum wages for tip-based employees.

Current Florida law requires a minimum wage of $5.03 per hour with tip-based pay, in contrast to the state's minimum $8.05 per hour required for salaried workers.

While most Caribbean-American independent restaurants in South Florida pay by salaries, many working in national branded franchises receive the tip wage minimum, leaving them struggling to make up through tips. Though restaurants are required by law to make up the difference if servers fall short of the minimum wage in tips, many say this often leaves them vulnerable to be shortchanged by their employers.

“The customers at the restaurant I work in Lauderhill are very stingy tippers. So this [always] causes friction between me and management every time I am to get paid” said Trudie Masters, a Jamaican-American waiter. Smith said most of the customers are “Caribbean people who are mostly one-dollar tippers.”

Tipped workers are also particularly vulnerable when tips are pooled, says Chuck Nevers, a Palm Beach labor attorney.

Though tip-pooling is legal, “the tip pool is a magnet for violations and disputes over the amounts collected in, and distributed from, the tip pool,” says Nevers. “The pool has to be copiously managed to ensure workers receive their fair compensation and the pool is not shared with workers who received non-tipped wages.”

This is often what fellow Caribbean-American restaurant worker, Wesley Morais, 19, experienced as a busboy in a Miramar restaurant, where the tips are pooled.

“Sometimes I get tips up to $20 in a hour and have to put this in the pool, and only receive about $3.00 per hour,” says Morais. Some restaurants seek to combat the uncertainty by requiring customers pay a 15% gratuity. But this is also a situation ripe for potential abuse, says Nevers, as some abusers may pay at the tip wage rates despite the automatic gratuity. He says workers must be aware that if their restaurant includes this service charge on customer's bills, they are entitled to the full minimum wage rate, and not part minimum wage/part tip.

“And the important thing that restaurant workers need to know is that they always have recourse to any pay dispute or violation under the FLSA and Florida law,” says Nevers.

Progress for Lauderdale Lakes at State of the City Address Progress and growth were the key message at the recent State of the City Address in Lauderdale Lakes, held at the City Clerk Offfice. Residents came out in full force to hear about the city's completed initiatives, as well as its current goals for the year.

In his final address as Mayor of Lauderdale Lakes, Barrington Russell (who will be stepping down at the end of his term) highlighted the city's current push to update public infrastructure, from renovating the city's parks, to constructing new bus shelters along the heavily trafficked Oakland Park Boulevard. The address also highlighted updates in residential development, including the upcoming completion of the Bella Vista complex (now under new management), and the Atlantic Luxury residential units set at the corner of US 441 and Commercial Boulevard. Plans are also still proceeding for the upcoming Industrial Park, a mixed residential and commercial complex valued at $300 million.

As a result of these property investments, the city “has seen a turnaround, returning back to a growth pattern in property values,” said Russell.

But there are outstanding concerns still requiring attention, noted Russell, including the leadership's continued efforts to stabilize the city's debt, and much-needed renovation of Fire Station 15. He however thanked partnering organizations for their contributions to the city's progress so far, including Lauderdale Lakes / Central Broward Captain Andrew Dunbar for leading a youth rehabilitation program helping at-risk teens, the now independent code compliance team for maintaining the city's infrastructural stability, and the citizen observer patrol volunteer group for helping to keep the city safe.

Russell In all, said Russell, the continued aim of the Lauderdale Lakes leadership is to create collaboration with all levels of the community. “Lauderdale Lakes is a four-legged stool, where business, schools, the clergy and the city must work together to stand firm and built upwards,” said Russell.

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ANTIGUA & BARBUDA

GUYANA

Sandals to pursue legal action against Antigua PM

U.S. partners with Guyana on oil spill measures

The Sandals hotel chain says it intends to pursue legal action against Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, over allegations made in a letter as the war of words between the hotel chain and the island's government took another twist over accusations of tax withholding.

In a lengthy press statement, Sandals called on Prime Minister Browne to withdraw his June 17th letter, noting “the contents of your letter have gone well beyond Antigua and have been picked up by social media, including Facebook and other international media. The potential irreparable damage is enormous and we are compelled to take the necessary legal steps to protect our sterling reputation and our brand.”

Last weekend, the main opposition United

Browne

Progressive Party (UPP) called on the government to honor the agreement signed in 2009, providing a 65 percent concession of the Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST) from the room rates the Sandals Grande Resort Hotel collects from its guests. The former UPP administration of then Prime Minister Baldwin

Spencer, which signed the agreement, said the ABST concession is 100 percent legal.

“This concession was granted in order to secure the construction of the Sandals brand hotel, the economic impact of which is unquestioned,” the UPP said in a statement.

But the matter has come into public attention after the Browne government announced that it was discounting the concession, insisting also there was need for a level playing field within the industry. Prime Minister Browne wrote to the Jamaican hotelier, Gordon “Butch” Stewart, urging him to resume amicable negotiations with the government over ABST. Stewart, however, has said the hotel should be able to keep the tax as part of the seven-year concession.

The United States has pledge to provide assistance to the Civil Defense Commission (CDC) in Guyana in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to address oil spills, as part of its preparedness and response effort in the event of a disaster.

CDC Deputy Director General Kester Craig said that CDC officials will meet with the U.S. Southern Command on June 27 to focus on what is required to develop a national plan and SOPs on oil spills.

This come as Guyana has started oil exploration and is expected to start producing oil and gas by 2020.

“Definitely you'll [Guyana] need to have those plans in place,” Craig said. The CDC said that the proposed meeting later this month is part of its efforts towards preparedness and response in disaster risk management and disaster risk reduction with Craig noting that the CDC has been in discussion with oil companies such as Repsol and CGX reviewing their “comprehensive oil response plan.”

Guyana has a national disaster risk reduction platform that works with stakeholders to develop national disaster risk reduction programs, as part of reducing the impact of disasters in the country.

JAMAICA

Jamaica to launch new Hospitality institute The Ministry of Tourism in Jamaica will be pursuing the development of a fully functional craft institute and a hospitality school.

According to Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett, the institutions are crucial to enhancing training and educational opportunities for current and future workers in tourism. Bartlett told Parliament that the hospitality school will train persons at all levels of the tourism sector, in order to allow Jamaicans to benefit from the far-reaching development of the sector.

In his contribution to the 2016/2017 Sectoral Debate in Parliament , Bartlett said the Government has been in discussion with stakeholders, including representatives of various tertiary institutions, inclusive of the University of Technology and the University College of the Caribbean, in seeking to finalize arrangements to establish the hospitality school.

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“We have long identified weaknesses in training and service delivery in the tourism sector. Consequently, interventions will be made to increase training and service excellence, improving perception, attitudes and buyin to tourism at all levels,” he said.

Among program to bolster existing training strategies by the Ministry are Team Jamaica and tourism skills training; foreign language training; school-based programs to promote tourism awareness; capacity-building programs for middle- and upper-management workers in the industry; and the development of social and physical assets at the community level.

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Talk UP Janet Jackson is pregnant with her rst child at 49. What do you think about women having children after 40?

Kendra – Miramar, FL At any age children are a blessing, so if a woman is blessed with a child in her 40s, then that's fine. At the same time, children are a lot of work and you need a lot of energy to keep up. If a woman in her 40s thinks that she is up to it, more power to her. Money does make things easier. When you can afford the best medical care and around the clock babysitting help, then caring for your child is not as difficult as if you have to go it alone.

Ethan – Minnesota I don't see any problem with that at all. Times are changing. With all the medical advances, once it's safe, women can choose to have children any time they want to. This is one of the miracles of modern medicine I guess. I have heard that raising children is expensive, so I can imagine being established in your career would make a big difference.

Fatima – Miramar, FL I think it's awesome. If God has blessed them with this opportunity and they can afford to take care of the child financially, spiritually, emotionally, then go for it. If I was pregnant over 35, several years ago, I would be a little concerned as well, but in this day and age with all the medical expertise and technology, there should be very little to worry about. With God all things are possible.

Anthony – Brooklyn, NY I think women should be free to do whatever they want. It may be a little late, but if this is what she wants, then more power to her. There have been reports of women having children in their 50s and 60s, so it is never too late. Janet probably focused on her career first and maybe she didn't find the right person before now, so I can understand why she waited.

Essie – Ft. Lauderdale, FL I think it's probably better when you're over 35. You are more stable. A lot of people have children when they are very young and a lot of things happen that should not happen at all. People end up getting divorced and remarried God knows how many times.

By the time you are 35, you should know what you want. Money may make it easier, but I don't think it has much to do with that. It's all about what's in your heart. It's not about money, it's about love, conviction, connection and what we can do for each other. If we all are focused on these things, life would be so much better for everyone.

Randolph – Kingston, Jamaica I don't think a woman should have a child over the age of 40. Probably if you have money, you can do anything. I don't really know why I feel this way.

Maybe my opinion has been shaped by society. I had my child when I was 48, so for a man, I don't see anything wrong with it. As long as we men can take care of them and give them a good life then nothing is wrong with it. With money you can always take better care of your children.

Piper – Oakland Park, FL God is going to bless you with whatever He is going to bless you with. I have seen women over 50 having babies. In many cases, I think that it is better when women are older because they are better equipped to be a parent. Everything is easier when you have money. Janet can get the best care, and whatever she needs to ensure a safe pregnancy and delivery. One drawback is that children with older parents are more likely to lose a parent during childhood. This is a very difficult situation.

Jeffrey – Fort Lauderdale, FL I don't have a problem with that at all. As long as God has given you the seed to have a child, then she should go for it. I don't think that there should be an age limit on when you can have babies. Wealth allows you to buy more of the resources that the child may need, like diapers and wipes. Other than that the child can get whatever they need for their wellbeing.

Everybody will have their own opinion, but I believe that it is good to have children whenever you can.

They are a blessing.

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The Challenge of Assimilation Do we claim America's history as our own?

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Sunday June 19 wasn't only popularly celebrated as Father's Day in America, but also commemorated “Juneteenth” – the historic day in 1865 when slaves in Texas were finally freed, two-and-ahalf years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Declaration to free slaves throughout America.

Because the Southern states refused to heed the proclamation, it wasn't until Union troops overthrew Confederate troops in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, that the Union government was able to enforce emancipation.

With such historical significance, it is saddening to see that a recent, admittedly spontaneous survey, confirmed only 18 percent, of which 64 percent were public school students, of Caribbean-Americans in South Florida were aware of the Juneteenth holiday.

Applying this percentage to the estimated 500,000 Caribbean-Americans living in South Florida, only 90,000 Caribbean-Americans ( with 57,600 students) are aware of the history of Juneteenth.

The small percentage of Caribbean-Americans aware of the history of Juneteenth shows our community's knowledge gap regarding American, particularly African-American history. This is just one symptom of the persistent cultural divide between African-American and CaribbeanAmerican communities. This may seem strange when it is well known several Caribbean-Americans have made significant contributions to American history, dating back from the 17th century, throughout slavery, segregation, and the Civil Rights movement.

Because of our community's shared interests (despite our cultural ignorance of one another), in recent months several major regional public organizations and institutions have been challenged to create policies uniting both Caribbean and African-American communities. One of the more profound challenges, as expressed in a recent meeting on diversity issues, is the CaribbeanAmerican blindness or even insensitivity towards

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MEDIA SPECIALIST Organizers of the Juneteenth at Wheeler’s Grove, 1900 the continued system of racism affecting both groups. Many are unable to see that they are equally victim to the biased forces limited their opportunities as are African-Americans. Yet Caribbean-Americans have been known to express lack of understanding about why some AfricanAmericans “allow” themselves to consistently see racism as a barrier or challenge to their aspirations.

While closer examination shows there are similar diversity problems involving Hispanic, Asian and Caucasian Americans, because Caribbean- and African-Americans are mostly people of the same black race, the problem is more profound. In most organizations, first impressions identify no difference between the two groups.

Frankly, there's no easy solution to this problem.

Education in public schools is helpful, but it isn't so feasible to formally educate Caribbean-Americans already out of school on the history of Black America, or Black Americans on the history and culture of the Caribbean. However, it may be necessary for both public and private organizations in regions like South and Central Florida to train their own leaders on the historical and cultural background of both groups. This

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could go a long way in transforming the dynamic and sense of shared selves between the two groups.

The Caribbean-American population has grown significantly in several regions of America. The more the population grows, the more there seems to be a blurring of demographic lines with the AfricanAmerican community. Ideally, it would be most convenient if a monolithic black community existed.

However, Caribbean migrants, although most are black and driven by ambition to excel in America, are also fiercely parochial and seek identification with their Caribbean roots. This shouldn't, however, preclude Caribbean migrants form seeking assimilation with African-Americans, or prevent them from fully understanding and appreciating their rich history.

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Take a look at all the hidden gems of Turks and Caicos.

Chanson's Grill Shack — Whether you stop here for a quick bite or a sit-down meal, the cuisine at Chanson's will definitely deliver. Serving jerk chicken, beef patties, plantains and ox tail, to name a few, the menu is very luxurious.

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Journey through tranquil mangrove channels, spectacular reefs, and scenic coastal tracks. This activity also gives a great chance to spend time with the locals, by supporting the outerisland economy and contributing to various conservation initiatives.

Kite Boarding “KiteProvo” — Established in 2006, KiteProvo is the Caribbean's premier kite boarding school, and is first, the longest running and largest kite boarding school in Turks and Caicos. The center has seven certified instructors teaching over 1,000 lessons during a 10 month season.

Scuba Diving — Since 1983, Blue Water Divers has offered first class diving service in the Columbus National Marine Park along the unsurpassed beauty of the Grand Turk Wall. This attraction offers PADI scuba instruction, snorkel trips, Gibbs Cay trips and Salt Cay trips. Conveniently located in town on the Osprey Beach Hotel property, they also specialize in small groups with convenient, relaxed diving, and personal attention – perfect for family travel.

Oceanscapes Spa — Welcoming to both Grand Turk residents and visitors, enjoy a world-class spa experience at OceanScapes Spa. Whether a long timer or a newly arrived local, be here for a first rate dive experience, to enjoy our charming island hospitality or to simply laze on the beach where your footprints may be the only ones in the sand.

STAY EAT Fish Fry (Porvenciales) — A cultural explosion is rocking Provo! Every Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Bight Park, over a dozen local food vendors, entertainers and cultural acts come together for Island Fish Fry to create an evening of “all things TCI.” Caicos Conch Farm — This special foodie attraction is the world's only sea farm that raises Caribbean Queens “fit for a King”. Explore the only conch farm in the world where the special Caribbean Queen conchs are raised. Here you can watch how the process is done, enjoy a show with the two trained and very friendly conch chefs, see conch pearls and even purchase fresh conch for a fabulous conch salad.

The Castaway — The Castaway Hotel offers an unparalleled barefoot elegance on one of the most pristine beaches in the world. French doors in all rentals open onto Salt Cay's North Beach, where you will enjoy Salt Cay all to yourself!

The Grand Turk Inn — With complimentary continental breakfast served each morning to your private suite, the Grand Turk Inn was built 150 years ago as the Methodist Manse.

This oceanfront home, located on Front Street, exemplifies the character of the stately British West Indies architectural style.

It was converted in 2005 to the Grand Turk Inn, with five large suites overlooking the turquoise waters of the Columbus Landfall National Park/Atlantic Ocean, and a pristine white sandy beach.

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LA SECCION HAITIENNE CSO protest break from elections agreement At least 13 civil society organisations (CSO) have criticized the administration of Interim President Jocelerme Privert over its failure to organize presidential and legislative elections in keeping with the socalled “February 5” agreement.

On February 14, the Haitian National Assembly elected Privert as the interim President, one week after former President Michel Martelly departed without a successor. Privert was due to serve as interim President for 120 days, and an election scheduled for April 24,following an agreement between Haitian stakeholders to preserve institutional continuity and further the electoral process.

But the election has not taken place and is now most likely to be held on October 9 and if a candidate does not receive the necessary amount of votes to prevent a second round, then that will take place on January 8, 2017 and the final election results will be published January 30, next year The October elections would also include voting for one-third of the Senate. In a joint statement, the CSO said they have taken note of the failure of the administration to implement the agreement and the inability of the political class traditional Haitian to solve the crisis that faces the country.

They said the 120 day period that was granted to the Provisional Executive expired June 14, 2016 and “did not allow (for) the completion of the electoral process begun in 2015 according to the prescribed of the agreement of last February 5.″ Moreover, the groups allege that during the 120 days Privert “has made no real effort for the country to regain the constitutional way nor to improve the living conditions of the population.”

They said that they also regret that the Haitian Parliament has not reached a solution to the crisis and that the Senate has not even been able to elect a President of the Upper House to direct its affairs and also that the Chamber of Deputies failed to hold regular meetings.

Haitian community mourns victim of Orlando Shooting Friends, family and community are mourning the loss of Haitian-American Jason Benjamin Josaphat, who was among those killed in the recent Orlando nightclub massacre.

His mother Myrlande Bebe reported that her son had called from the Pulse nightclub, telling her a shooting was taking place. His mother called 911 on another phone and told him to get out as the gunfire got closer. After an agonizing wait over Sunday, the family was not able to confirm his death until the following Monday.

The 19-year-old Orlando native was the second youngest victim in the shooting. A Computer Science major at Valencia Community College in Orlando, he had just graduated two weeks ago from Southern Technical College's business office specialist program.

Martin Levert, the college's executive director, called

Josaphat "an exceptional student." In his honor, the college hosted a OneBlood blood drive for victims of the shootings.

His other alma mater, Skyline High School, where Jason Josaphat had graduated, also held a candlelight vigil for him last Wednesday night, June 15, 2016.

Josaphat leaves behind two brothers, a sister, and mother Myrlande Bebe and father Jackson Josaphat. “Everybody is just very, very hurt,” says Josaphat's uncle, Christopher Long. “You never think it would be you until it is, until it happens to one of your family members," Long said. "Right now, the whole family is grieving."

He is among 49 victims dead from the shooting and 53 injured in what authorities are calling the deadliest-ever mass killing in the United States.

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EVERYTHING BUT A MAN premieres in ABFF, starring Haitian actor Jimmy Jean-Louis The much anticipated romance “Everything But A Man,” made its South Florida premiere this past weekend at the 20th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) in Miami Beach.

The film, starred in and produced by Haitian actor Jimmy Jean-Louis, received 5 nominations at the festival, including Best Screenplay, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Film, and the Audience Award.

Written and directed by Nnegest Likké, the film tells the story of successful career woman Vanessa (played by Monica Calhoun) who has a life-changing romance with a mysterious man Max (played by Jimmy Jean-Louis) from another culture, whose lifestyle differences challenge her firm-held beliefs on love, relationships and “Everthing but a Man” actor and producer Jimmy Jean-Louis and writer and director, Nnegest Likké what it means to be a “strong” woman.

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A Labor of Love for “The Heart of Summer” Monique McIntosh There wasn't a dry eye in the house this past Sunday at the South Florida premiere of Jamerican featured film, “The Heart of Summer,” held at Cinema Paradiso in Fort Lauderdale. Cinephiles turned up in droves to support the locally-produced film, starring iconic Jamaican actor Paul Campbell, and local talents, Tesh Beckham and Lex Kelly-Meade.

This warm-hearted romance stars Kelly-Meade as Omari, a young college student back in South Florida for the summer, who falls in love with Beckham's character Naomi – a life-loving teen seeking to strike out on her own from her protective and overly cautious father, Mr. Johnson (played rivetingly by Campbell). This classic love story of star-crossed lovers takes a unique twist however, by telling it through the perspective of Caribbean-American families living in South Florida.

“I just felt our Caribbean culture [in South Florida] had a lot more to offer,” said Ray Balgove, screenwriter

Tesh Beckham, Adrian Allen, Vivienne Chance, Paul Campbell, Franz Hall, Ray Balgrove and Sophia Nicholson

of the film's original story. “I've lived here most of my life, but I never saw [our community] depicted in that way.”

The Floribbean storyline was also too irresistible for “The Heart of Summer” director and co-producer, Adrian Allen, who worked hard to put the community's unique stamp on the film, from the cast to the locations.

“When you see South Florida on screen you usually only see shots of South Beach,” said Allen. “We wanted to

Colors of the Caribbean bright despite the rain Jahlisa Harvey With performances from captivating acts as Alison Hinds and T-Vice, this past Saturday's Colors of the Caribbean Festival at Hollywood ArtsPark was too captivating to cancel due to rain, and patrons didn't seem to mind the dark clouds lingering overhead.

The lawn was littered with umbrellas of all sizes in vibrant shades, while other patrons searched for shelter in large shady trees. But the rain couldn't stop festivalgoers from enjoying the electric Caribbean sounds of this year's line-up, known especially among local music lovers for its diverse selection of performers from across the Caribbean.

Trinidadian soul empress, Queen Omega, got the crowd in a rootsy mood with her original roots reggae sound, while iconic Jamaican dancehall MC Red Rat brought a nostalgic crowd back to the 90s with his hits such as “Tight up skirt,” and “Love Dem Bad.” The one and only reigning Queen of Soca, Allison Hinds, brought the show to a close in roaring fashion with her signature hit, “Roll it Gyal.”

While the music was definitely the most anticipated attraction, the slew of Caribbean culinary delights sealed the deal.

Jerk chicken, conch, festival, and curry were only a few of the items available to enjoy. The kids got in on the fun too, with a Kids Zone complete with face painting and games.

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show that South Florida is so much more than that. We wanted to shoot the film showing the real imprint of our community, so we shot about 90 percent within Lauderhill and Lauderdale Lakes.”

And there was no trouble rallying the team needed to put together such a major feature film, said Allen, as “there were so many friends, colleagues and people in the industry looking for this, and deciding to come together to make it happen.”

It was certainly a labor of love for Campbell, who also came on as a co-producer with Allen and fellow filmmaker Vivienne Chance. “In this business there is a lot of red tape, so when we all came together it was out of a great need to create something to continue in the business we like so much,” said Campbell. “ For us as Caribbean people, we need to get together to tell our own stories, and support our own stories.”

Currently making the rounds on the festival circuit, the film makers are planning to continue screenings in New York, Jamaica, and London.

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Talent shines at American Black Film Fest

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Jahlisa Harvey The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) held June 15 to 19 in South Beach, Miami this year, gathered a myriad of notable Black actors, directors, and screenwriters to discuss upcoming projects and the state of the industry for black creators.

In “A Conversation with” panel, the festival's celebrity ambassador, rapper Common, highlighted the importance of such platforms to push the black creative community forward.

“As black actors and directors, we're not allowed to be mediocre.” said Common during his discussion. “We have to strive for black excellence in order to open doors for others.”

Other celebrities who participated in the event included Nate Parker and Gabrielle Union, who both discussed their upcoming and anticipated release of

“Birth of a Nation,” as well as Tichina Arnold, Cedric the Entertainer, Bishop T.D. Jakes, and Deon Cole.

In addition to the slew of big names and big film releases, the festival also sought to champion upand-coming talents, particularly through the HBO Short Film Competition. One winner of the HBO competition includes Jamaican-born Philiane Phang for her award-winning film “GUBAGUDE KO (Blood Is Upon Them),” which screened at the festival. The film tells the story of a man who witnesses a young woman's rape, and struggles with the guilt of his inaction.

Phang was also one of ten filmmakers chosen for American Film Institute's 2015 Directing Workshop for Women, and is currently in development with producer Angela C. Lee on her feature film, “The Space Between,” which was selected for the 2015 Sundance Producing Lab.

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New location for Keep up oral care while Goldson Spine Chiropractic center opens fourth branch Local chiropractic therapy center, Goldson Spine and Rehabilitation Center, is expanding to Miami-Dade County, as they launch their fourth location in Aventura. The new location will expand on the Center's array of treatments, including chiropractic care, physical therapy, massage therapy, injury treatment and acupuncture.

Open this month for new patients, the new Aventura facility is located at 20475 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura, FL 33180 in the Promenade Shops.

The center will specialize in treating and managing pain, decreasing and/or eliminating stress in order to maximize spinal health, as well as providing therapy and treatment for injuries. Goldson Spine continues to offer state of the art technology to include Digital Motion X-Ray, flexion distraction, electrical stimulation and laser treatments. The chiropractic physicians at Goldson Spine are also certified to do D.O.T. (Department of Transportation). Physicians are also trained in treating patients for a variety of ailments and injuries associated with headaches, back and neck pain, sciatica, arthritis, and disc problems. The team particularly specializes in treating individuals involved in auto accidents, slip and falls, and those who have experienced work-related injuries.

The hours of operation for the Aventura location will be Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., except on Thursdays when the office will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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wearing braces

Dr. Sharon Robinson

When you have braces, your teeth need extra attention to protect them from decay, staining and gum disease. You should also take precautions to avoid damaging the braces. For example, activities to avoid include eating chewy or sticky sweets, eating hard or crunchy foods, biting your lip, breathing excessively through your mouth and pushing your tongue against your teeth.

Brushing Although brushing twice a day is the standard oral care recommendation, when you wear braces, you should also brush after every time you eat. That's because food particles easily become trapped in the braces, and the longer those particles stay trapped, the greater risk you have of developing dental problems. Use a soft toothbrush with round bristles, or an electric toothbrush if you prefer.

Start by rinsing your mouth with water to loosen food stuck in and around your braces. It's important to brush each tooth at the gum line and both above and below the brackets. Brush your gum line first, holding the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle. Next, clean the brackets by brushing at a downward angle on top of the brackets and brushing at an upward angle at the bottom of the brackets. Rinse again after brushing.

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Flossing Creating a flossing routine is important during orthodontic treatment. Orthodontists and hygienists may recommend interdental brushes or floss threaders to make getting in between teeth easier. Flossing after meals will help you get rid of food particles jammed between your teeth or in the wiring of your braces and on the brackets. Be gentle with the floss. Remember that too much force when flossing can damage your braces.

Foods to Skip Your orthodontist will give you a list of foods to avoid when you have braces on your teeth. A good rule of thumb is to skip any sticky, chewy or hard foods. Sticky foods, such as caramels or gummy candy, are likely to get stuck. Crunchy foods such as popcorn or hard pretzels can also get lodged in the braces, or can cause them to snap when you take a bite.

Additional Tips If you are caught without a toothbrush, vigorously rinse your mouth with water (or mouthwash) and brush as soon as possible. Also, if your braces or wires chafe the inside of your lips, you can place a special wax on them to prevent this from happening.

Dr. Sharon Robinson DDS may be reached at The Dental Place, located at 6738 W Sunrise Blvd, Suite #105, Plantation, Fl 33313. Dr. Robinson may be contacted at 954-792-1857 or visit the website at DentalPlace4U.com.

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KTHS Looking Forward, Looking Back Alumni celebrate past and future at recent fundraising event Celebrating the 120th anniversary of Kingston Technical High School (KTHS) in Jamaica, the KTHS Past Student Association of Florida held a special Family Fun picnic this past Saturday at the Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill.

This year's event celebrated both Kingston Technical's luminary past while gathering support for the school's future. The event featured as special guests past teachers and students representing the school's storied history, including KTHS teacher and son of Jamaica's National Hero, Marcus Garvey Jr. Among the senior alumni were also Jean Garvey (Class of 1964), Thelma Werner (Class of 1958), and Phyllis Johnson (Class of 1956).

“In celebration of this milestone we were honored to have Marcus Garvey, Jr. and friends who travelled from far to join us,” said association President, Annette Corbett Gardiner.

The family-friendly event also sought to support the future of current Kingston Technical students, as the picnic also helped the

association's “fundraising efforts [to] provide scholarships and educational equipment to students at KTHS,” said Gardiner.

This year's funds will supply 10 scholarships of US$500 each for current students to assist with school tuition and examination fees. This year's gift marks an increase from 7 scholarships

granted through last year's fundraising efforts.

The association's past educational initiatives also include equipping the KTHS Textile and Needlework program as well as the Auto Mechanics Lab. “We are passionate about providing assistance to the children, and the appreciation from the students and their parents is just amazing,” says Gardiner, who will also be speaking at this year's KTHS graduation, honoring the association's first class of scholarship recipients, among them this year's class valedictorian.

The association's anniversary celebrations will continue this Sunday, June 26 with a special commemorative Church Service at the Holy Sacrament Episcopal Church in Hollywood, FL, starting at 10:15 a.m. The Kingston Technical High School Past Student Association of Florida (KTHSPSA) is a non-profit organization.

Incorporated in January 2014, the association reports that it has 70 paid members around the world.

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New gallery highlights Caribbean artists for CAHM The creative celebrations for Caribbean American Heritage Month (CAHM) were particularly colorful this past weekend, as new gallery Yardabraawd Gallery and Collectibles launched their special CAHM exhibit at their location in Sunrise.

Art lovers throughout the community showed up in support of the new show, featuring artists from across the Caribbean and the Diaspora, including Jamaican artists Vaughn Tucker, Richard Hall, Mark Cameron, Shawn Reid, Lancelot Ferron and, artist and Yardabaawrd Gallery founder Richard Blackford.

Artist and Gallery Founder Richard Blackford (L) discusses a piece with CBA Secretary Nikeisha S. Pryor

“This exhibition is in itself a teaching tool and provides a colorful portal that will help the viewer to appreciate how closely we [the Caribbean] are linked together in our culture,”

said Blackford about the exhibit. “This is borne out in the subjects of the respective artists easels, the colors used as well as the themes of each work.”

Special guests at the event included Jamaica's Consul General in Miami, Franz Hall, who praised the gallery for shining a spotlight on the diverse talents among the community.

Representing the exhibit co-sponsor, the Caribbean Bar Association (CBA), CBA secretary Nikeisha S. Pryor also expressed their organization's support of the creative and educational efforts of the community.

The exhibit continues on until June 30.

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Jamaica Diaspora Summit Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando June 25-26 Under the theme “Recognizing our achievement in the Diaspora ……Building on our legacy,” this week-long conference brings together Diaspora leaders from across the country to discuss critical issues related to the community. The main feature of the Summit will be three main interactive symposiums which are scheduled for Saturday June 25th, and will highlight the intersection and interaction of our multi-generational Jamaican Diasporans. Special guests include Jamaican Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kamina Johnson-Smith, former Jamaican Minister of Security, Peter Bunting, and Jamaica's Consul General in Miami, Franz Hall.

June 26

Caribbean Village Lauderhill Sports Park – 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Celebrating the unique features found in the Caribbean's diverse range of culture, this year's Caribbean Village will prove to be bigger and better than ever, thanks to hot performances from headliners such as Kevin Lyttle and Marcia Griffiths. The Family-friendly event also features a kids zone, the Miss Jamaica Diaspora swimsuit competition, cooking demos, local vendors and more.

Carib Style Week: Bikinis and Brunch The W, Fort Lauderdale Beach 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The week-long Carib Style Week celebrations come to a close with a glamorous Binikis and Brunch showcase featuring the latest in designer Caribbean Swimwear. Music will be provided by Dr. Esan and LLCoolBlaze.

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always the best approach and she has so far been doing just that.” “[The Minister] is most welcomed and serves as an affirmation of the seamless commitment of Jamaica's Government to real and substantial partnership with the Jamaican Diaspora in the Southern USA,” says Wayne Golding, Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Board Member of the Southern USA. “Considering the recent tragic events in Orlando, her visit also serves to demonstrate the solidarity with the people of that city. Although the Minister is slated as the keynote speaker at the Gala, her attendance is significantly substantive and by no means ceremonial.”

The minister will also participate in one of three symposiums at the Summit – “Effecting Diaspora Partnership between The Government of Jamaica, the Private Sector – Protocols and Mechanisms.”

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Based on conference registration, hotel bookings, and general feedback, Golding reports an expected “good turnout” at this year's Summit, which formally opens on Friday June 24 with a reception where former Jamaican Minister of National Security Peter Bunting is a guest speaker.

Both local Diaspora leaders and Jamaican representatives will be participating at the symposiums, including Deputy Director of Public Works in Orlando, Florida, Charles Ramdatt, District Chief of the Orlando Fire Department Hezedean Smith, Public Private Partnership Manager of the National Education Trust in Jamaica, Latoya Harris, Ambassador Sharon Saunders, and Jamaica Consul General to the Southeast U.S., Franz Hall.

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space will provide a greater chance for applicants to explain their record for themselves, allowing the employer to access the candidate in context.

“With the question in place, those who attest to having a criminal record is 90 percent unlikely to even get an interview,” said Holness. “If they lie and say they had no priors, but this is found out during the background check process, they're 99 percent likely not to get the job.”

Currently, 19 states and over 100 cities and counties, including MiamiDade and Palm Beach, have removed barriers to employment for qualified workers with criminal records. Major national employers, including Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Starbucks, and Bed Bath & Beyond, have all voluntarily adopted corporate ban-the-box policies.

Recently Florida public colleges also took the initiative to “ban the box” from college applications. In several cases, potential students, some with excellent high school GPA averages, were denied admission because of a prior criminal record. Students with priors also have the chance to discuss their record at admission interviews.

The “Ban the Box” ordinance for Broward County government jobs does not apply if in conflict with federal or state law. Some jobs are exempt from the new ordinance, including positions at the airport, seaport or those that involve working with children and other vulnerable populations.

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Bravo praises CPL’s move to SoFlo Counting down to Caribbean Premiere League opening in Broward County West Indies World T20 champion Dwayne Bravo is praising the recent move by Caribbean Premiere League (CPL) to host official games in South Florida. The Trinidadian star is set to lead last year's defending champions, the Trinbago Knight Riders, as they compete in the Florida playoffs set for July 28 to 31 at the USA's only ICC ODI-certified stadium, the Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill.

Bravo praised the move as a major step for cricket, expanding into a yet untapped sporting market. “It's been a while now that a lot of people have tried to get cricket associated with America,” said Bravo. “It's good that CPL take that responsibility and take it over there.”

Bravo also expressed hope that the CPL games will also maintain the level of world-class cricket as the game makes inroads in the U.S. “It's all well and good to say 'Oh, cricket is in America,' but we need to have good facilities and the cricket needs to be good,” said Bravo. “And that's the most important thing, that (the quality of) cricket is the selling brand, and that's the selling brand of any sport.”

Meanwhile, Bravo says the Trinbago Knight Riders “are looking forward to it. It's a great sport and let's see how it goes.”

All six teams will be competing in the Florida games for the final chance to earn coveted league points ahead of the playoffs and finals. Guyana Amazon Warriors and Barbados Tridents will launch the schedule of matches on July 28, in a repeat of the dramatic 2014 final in St Kitts. Bravo's side, the Trinbago Knight Riders, will play in the second game a day later when they clash with the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots.

Tickets are now on sale at the Ticket Offices at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, located next to the Central Broward Stadium.

Bravo, 32, is one of the world's great all-rounders and played leading roles in both CPL and World T20 successes over the last year. In 31 career CPL matches to date, he has scored 452 runs (with a strike rate of 122.2) and has taken 47 wickets (including 28 last year) and was named the Man of the Series in last year's competition after a string of outstanding performances. For the CPL Florida tournament, Bravo will also be joined by fellow West Indies players Chris Gayle, who will play for the Jamaica Tallawahs, and Kieron Pollard, who will be leading the Barbados tridents – a team also joined by South Florida's own cricket star, former USA national player, Steven Taylor.

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ICC rejects USACA call to cancel CPL Florida matches Leadership of the International Cricket Council (ICC) are rejecting the recent calls made by the USA Cricket Association (USACA) to cancel the upcoming Caribbean Premiere League matches set for South Florida from July 28 to 31, claiming the league was not sanctioned by the USACA. ICC head of global development Tim Anderson has spoken out against the USACA claims, arguing that the USACA no longer has the authority to sanction official matches since the association's suspension last year due to funding oversight issues. Anderson also assured the public that the planned CPL games were fully approved by the ICC. "Please be assured that the CPL has indeed completed the due sanctioning process required by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in order to host these matches in Florida," Anderson wrote to WICB president Dave Cameron and the Lauderhill officials. "The USA Cricket Association (USACA) is currently suspended by the ICC, and as part of this suspension does not hold the right to sanction such matches in the USA." USACA's legal representative and former executive secretary, Kenwyn Williams, had submitted a complaint to Broward County Parks manager Duncan Finch, arguing that CPL officials had not followed protocol to host the upcoming matches at the Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill, Florida.

“We understand that the CPL is slated to hold several cricket matches over several days at the Central Broward Regional Park," Williams wrote. "The organizers of the CPL matches did not apply for and receive the requisite sanctions for holding the slated matches in the United States. We request that you cancel the scheduled events until further notice."

Broward County officials, however, assured fans that the plans are proceeding as usual for the upcoming games next month.

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In an interview with the National Weekly, Hall said she was invited to join a delegation of Caribbean Diaspora Faith Leaders at a White House Reception, “to give testimony to my faith.” Hall was among the delegates discussing key issues of the Caribbean faith community with U.S. diplomats and congressional representatives.

At the White House Caribbean Delegate reception this week, Hall also joined on stage several fellow Caribbean artistes for a special performance in the Indian Treaty Room, including Trinidad and Tobago's Machel Montano, and Haitian jazz stars Etienne

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Representing the Diaspora Christian community at the White House marks a major milestone in her journey of faith, says Hall, who was re-baptized into the Christian Church last year. Since her conversion, Hall says she is “no longer in the dancehall business” as her moniker Lady Saw. Instead, “I am committed to singing for the Lord. I will never return to dance hall. My focus is now on gospel.”

Hall reports that she has been in the studio recording an upcoming gospel album, and has been ministering at gospel shows in Jamaica and the U.S., most recently at the Gospel Explosion Concert at the Ebenezer Church of God in Landover Hills, Maryland. Her new

album “When God Speaks” will also be released on July 8.

Since her born-again experience, Hall says that “each day I grow stronger in my faith. As I once told you the Lord continues to reveal his plans, as he also cares for me.”

Hall also noted that whether or not she performs at the White House “will be directed

by God. With Him you just have to wait on his directions. I may have something I want to minister on, but God has something else in mind. Today there are many opportunities for me to minister through gospel music. This is my new life, and this life grows sweeter every day. The past life of secular music is gone for good.”

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Introducing Jamaica Tallawahs’ Timory Allen “Yes, I want to impress,” said Allen. “It's T20 cricket and I just want to bowl some good balls and get wickets because those are what count, and if I get the chance with the bat, I make the most of it.”

The 29-year-old athlete, who also plays for the U.S national cricket team, made it to the CPL draft after gaining some good traction with amazing performances while representing the ICC Americas team in the Regional Super50 tournament.

“I haven't met any of the guys personally, but from what I've seen it's a pretty good lineup, probably one of the most talented on paper, talent-wise. The full tournament is six weeks of action that will be exciting and I'm really looking forward to it and to representing the Tallawahs,” said Allen.

Timory Allen could soon become a recognized name within the next few months, as he gets set to star in the 2016 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Twenty20 (T20) competition. The T20 Competition will be playing matches at the Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill, from July 28th through the 31st. Teams will include the Guyana Amazon Warriors, The Barbados Tridents, Trinbago Knight Riders, Saint Kitts & Nevis Patriots, St. Lucia Zouks, and the Jamaica Tallawahs.

The Jamaican-born, American-based athlete attended Holmwood Technical school in Manchester before coming to the United States of America as a teenager in 2005. This CPL match will give the 6.2 ft. bowler a well known name in the cricket world of athletes.

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No chance for Gatlin Upset! Albion against Bolt, says Boldon unseats Blazers Famed Trinidadoan Olympic medalist, NBC track analyst and South Florida-based trainer Ato Boldon says Usain Bolt remains the man to beat at this summer's much anticipated Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, despite challenges from U.S. top sprinter Justin Gatlin.

Boldon said Bolt is set to earn his third Olympic goal medals in the 100m and 200m meter events.

Boldon, who had picked Gatlin to Boldon beat Bolt at last year's World Champions, says the factors for this year's games are different. But after Bolt completed yet another sprint double, his third at World Championships, Boldon believes everybody else is running for the lesser medals.

“His road to gold in Rio in both events is easier than it was in London,” Boldon said in an interview at NBC Sports' headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut.

He remarked that Bolt failed to earn the fastest time at the Jamaican Olympic Trials for the 2012 Games, finishing to Yohan Blake in both the 100m and 200m events. But in 2014, Blake underwent surgery on an injured hamstring. Since then, the second-fastest man of all time in both the 100m and 200m has not come close to matching his preinjury times.

“That Yohan Blake [of 2012] is not the Yohan Blake that we've seen this year,” Boldon said. American sprinter Justin Gatlin is the only man with a victory over Bolt since the 2012 Olympics, but at the 2015 World Championships, he finished second to Bolt in both the 100m and at the 200m.

“Bolt's race model is going to always cause problems for Gatlin,” Boldon said. “He can't get far enough away from Bolt to withstand his last 50m.”

Proceeds to CASA finals against Lauderhill Lions Going toe to toe through an intense showdown, Albion Plantation pulled out a surprise win in the penalty round against tournament leaders, Ftl Blazers, this past Monday at the Caribbean America Soccer Association (CASA) Super League, at the Lauderhill Sports Park.

Tied 2-2 going into the penalty round, Plantation finally seized a win 4 to 3 in the penalty shoot-outs.

The loss marks heartbreak for the Ftl Blazers, who have been dominating the standings throughout the Super League tournament, with 30 points in total. But it will be fourth ranked Albion Plantation (at 26

points) who will continue to the CASA finals against the Lauderhill Lions this Saturday, June 25, starting at 8:45 p.m.

This past Monday was also an upset win in the CASA Masters League, as the fourth ranked Oldtymers FC neatly defeated tournament leaders, Rockers United, 3 to 1.

The Oldtymers FC will proceed to the Masters finals against the State Masters Champions, the Lions Masters, on Saturday, June 25, starting 7:30 p.m.

Celebrating this year's breakout stars in the tournament, an all-star CASA League team Under 23 squad will also be facing the Fort Lauderdale Strikers Under 23 team in a special showcase before the finals at the Lauderhill Sports Complex at 6:15 p.m.

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