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Nicki's Horror

Nicki Minaj Weighs In On Immigration Policies

By Daniel Strom

I came to this country as an illegal immigrant at 5 years old. I can't imagine the horror of being in a strange place and having my parents stripped away from me at the age of 5.

Trinidad and Tobago-born rapper, Nicki Minaj, is one of the few Caribbean celebrities weighing in on the new Trumpian immigration policies, which reportedly has left thousands of children still separated from their parents in detention centers across the country.

Minaj recently took to social media to express “horror” at the policy, while admitting that she was brought to the U.S. as an “illegal immigrant” at age five by her parents.

“I came to this country as an illegal immigrant @ 5 years old. I can't imagine the horror of being in a strange place & having my parents stripped away from me at the age of 5,” Minaj wrote on Instagram.

The singer born in Saint James, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

“This is so scary to me,” she added. “Can you try to imagine the terror & panic these kids feel right now? Not knowing if their parents are dead or alive, if they'll ever see them again...”

U.S. President Donald Trump last week caved to apparent pressure from his own party and some supporters and signed an executive order putting and end to the separation of families at the border under his new zero tolerance policy.

But critics say, the order does nothing to help those children who were snatched away from their parents and shepherded around the country into detention centers. Reports indicate the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Health & Human Services are currently on a mad dash to reunite children with parents as over 2,300 remain detained.

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Caribbean Americans Join Hundreds Protesting Immigration Policy

By Garth A. Rose Though not as many as some would have wanted to see, several CaribbeanAmerican residents were among hundreds protesting the Trump administration's immigration policy in Fort Lauderdale and Homesteaded in South Miami-Dade over the past weekend.

It has been estimated that out of a crowd of some 350 people protesting outside the federal courthouse in downtown Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, approximately 30 were identified as Caribbean-Americans.

Some 90 percent of the protestors were identified as White.

Caribbean-American immigration attorney, Dahlia Walker-Huntington, said, she was initially disappointed seeing “just a handful of Caribbean-Americans.”

“After all, we are an immigrant community and the immigration policies do affect our community one way or the other,” she added.

However, Walker-Huntington said on speaking with several of the White protestors, she was pleased to realize that continues on A8 – Immigration

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Ground Breaking City of Lauderhill Mayor Richard Kaplan, joined execu ves from We Florida Financial in a ground breaking ceremony at the proposed sight of the en ty's new branch in Inverrary on Tuesday. The Mayor was joined by (L-R) Ingrid Fils, Vice Chair, We Florida Financial Board; Wayne Mar n, Branch Manager,; Damon Adams, Chair, Board of Directors and Lloyd Gill, President/CEO. Photo by Uriah Benne

Diamonds in the Rough These two ladies were all in at The Garden in Lauderdale Lakes on Wednesday night in Laud to see the Mighty Diamonds, who kick of their 2018 US tour in South Florida. Photo by Roy Sweetland.

Marley in the house Ky -Mani Marley (2nd L) took a photo op last Sunday at the Caribbean Village Fes val with (L-R) Chanakay, Denise Grant candidate for seat 4 Lauderhill commission and Patricia. Photo by Paul Perry

Represen ng Hai It was all fun for these folks at the Caribbean Village Fes val as they proudly donned their Hai an garbs at the event last Sunday at the Lauderhill Sports Park in Lauderhill.

Photo by Paul Perry Super performer Mega ar ste Maxi Priest pictured in the act of his super performance he bestowed on the adoring audience at the Caribbean Village Fes val last Sunday in Lauderhill. Photo by Paul Perry Irie Vibes Everything seem 'irie' with these two patrons as they were pictured chilling at the Caribbean Village Fes val in Lauderhill. – Photo by Paul Perry

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I love you sis Soaking up the vibes at the Bo les & Buckets event held in South Miami recently were these two beau es catching the a en on of the photographer. Photo contributed.

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Inducted Into Wall Of Fame Ninety-three-year-old Caribbean-American actress, Cicely Tyson, has been inducted into the Wall of Fame of the Washington, D.C.-based Institute of Caribbean Studies, (ICS), as Caribbean immigrants wrap up the annual celebration of National Caribbean American Heritage Month.

Tyson is a former fashion model and daughter of immigrants from the Caribbean island of Nevis. She has been renowned for playing strong black female characters on screen and stage throughout her career. She was honored for her tremendous contribution to America's arts industry as a CaribbeanAmerican.

Tyson was raised in Harlem, NY by her mother Frederica Tyson, a domestic worker, and her father, William Augustine Tyson, who worked as a carpenter, painter, “and at any other jobs he could find.”

She was discovered by a photographer for Ebony magazine and became a popular fashion model. Her first acting role was on the NBC series Frontiers of Faith in 1951. Tyson got her first play role in 1950 and her first film role in Carib Gold in 1956, but she went on to do more television work, such as the celebrated series East Side/West Side and the soap opera The Guiding Light.

Her career took off from there. In 1972, she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the critically acclaimed Sounder and in 1974, she won two Emmy Awards for The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.

Other acclaimed television roles included Roots; King, in which she portrayed Coretta Scott King, The Marva Collins Story, When No

Tyson is also the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States.

One Would Listen, and The Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All, for which she received her third Emmy Award.

In 1991 she appeared in Fried Green Tomatoes as Sipsey and between 1994-95, in the television series, Sweet Justice, where she portrayed a civil rights activist and attorney named Carrie Grace Battle, a character she shaped by reportedly consulting with noted Washington, D.C. civil rights and criminal defense lawyer Dovey Johnson Roundtree.

In 2005, Tyson co-starred in Because of Winn-Dixie and Diary of a Mad Black Woman.

The same year she was honored at Oprah Winfrey's Legends Ball.

In 2010, she appeared in Why Did I Get Married Too?, and also narrated the Paul Robeson Award-winning documentary, Up from the Bottoms: The Search for the American Dream. In 2011, Tyson appeared in her first music video in Willow Smith's 21st Century Girl.

That same year she played Constantine Jefferson in the critically acclaimed period drama The Help. At the 67th Tony Awards on June 9, 2013, she won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her performance as Miss Carrie Watts in The Trip to Bountiful. She also won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play for the role.

In 2013, Tyson had a supporting role in the horror film The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia. Since 2014, Tyson has guest starred in How to Get Away with Murder as Ophelia Harkness, the mother of main character Annalise Keating (Viola Davis), a role for which she has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series in both 2015 and 2017.

In addition to her screen career, Tyson has also appeared in various theater productions; she starred as Carrie Watts in the Broadway play, The Trip to Bountiful, winning the Tony Award, Outer Critics Award, and Drama Desk Award for Best Actress in a Play.

In 2014, she was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Columbia University in 2014 and an honorary Doctorate of Letters from Howard University, a distinction which she shared with United States President Barack Obama.

Tyson is also the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States in November 2016. She married jazz trumpeter Miles Davis on November 26, 1981 in a ceremony conducted by Atlanta mayor Andrew Young at the home of actor Bill Cosby. Tyson and Davis resided in Malibu, California, until their divorce in 1988. She has no children.

Tyson's hand and footprints were pressed into cement this past April and now graces the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California.

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Decriminalizing Marijuana Growing number of Caribbean nations following Canada’s lead Yet another Caribbean nation is eyeing the decriminalization of marijuana on the heels of the legalization of the drug by Canada.

Grenada's Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Mitchell, believes the time has come for the Spice Island to reconsider decriminalizing the use of marijuana and other forms of recreational drugs.

“More and more we are hearing about countries who are placing less importance on decriminalizing the use of marijuana and other forms of recreational drugs, but it's an area we have to examine,” Mitchell told a mass meeting of police officers recently. “We may have to examine to some extent that area of activity because we want the police to spend time in dealing with more major problems than just confronting one using a joint or two of marijuana.

“I am not a smoker (and) I am not recommending smoking; I am just being a practical person,” added Mitchell, who also serves as the Minister for National Security. “I am sure with the legal department and the police force, we should be examining this.”

Over the years, Grenada criminal attorney, Anselm Clouden, has repeatedly called for the island's government to decriminalize using marijuana for recreational and religious purposes.

The laws of Grenada currently permit a magistrate to fine a maximum of EC$250,000 for possession of marijuana.

Last November, Grenada enforced the rehabilitation offenses legislation, which provides for persons with convictions for possession of marijuana joints to have their records be removed after four years.

Jamaica The news comes as Jamaica's Agriculture and Commerce, Minister Audley Shaw, says he is moving to ensure Jamaica is not left behind in the

growing global medical cannabis industry.

Shaw, in a recent address at an Agricultural Technology Symposium noted that while Jamaica has only decriminalized the use of up to two ounces of marijuana and issued a few licenses for production and processing, the product is now legal in Canada.

He said the country needs to move quickly to take advantage of opportunities in the growing of cannabis and the manufacture of related products.

Jamaica Invests In Marijuana Research The Jamaica Medical Cannabis Corporation, (JMMC), says it is investing US$2 million into research on local marijuana strains, inorder to ascertain with scientific accuracy their medicinal potential over the next 10 years.

Professor Errol Morrison, director general of the National Commission on Science and Technology, was quoted by the Jamaica Gleaner as saying the project has been titled: 'Identification, Isolation and Conservation of Local Strains of Cannabis for Medicinal Use.' “What you are about to witness is the dedication of our scientific community to eventually [map] the scientific identification of our

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strain. Not a look, touch, smell, feel (but) DNA science to underpin what it is that we have been making claims for centuries," he was quoted as saying.

“We shall be using a nutraceutical affirmation of the claims for health benefits down the road and we shall be archiving these claims for posterity, so that we can assure a hundred years from now that Strain X shall be Stain X and not hybridized out or cross-fertilized in any way,” Professor Morrison added.

The research will seek to identify and preserve local strains of indigenous ganja and will be done by a research consortium comprising scientists from the National Commission on Science and Technology, Caribbean Genetics, the Institute of Jamaica, among other agencies.

Couple To Challenge Gay Marriage Ban In Cayman A Caymanian attorney and her partner, a nurse from the United Kingdom, are challenging the Cayman Islands government's decision to refuse their application to marry.

In the writ filed last week, lawyers representing the couple, Chantelle Day and Vickie Bodden Bush, argued that the section of the territory's marriage law, which defined marriage as between “one man and one woman,” is incompatible with various rights guaranteed under the constitution.

They argue that the Marriage Law must be modified and reinterpreted in light of the Cayman Islands Bill of Rights, which guarantees the right to private and family life, the right to freedom of conscience and the right to nondiscrimination.

The two women are seeking a declaration from the court that the decision to refuse their marriage application was unlawful and that they are entitled to be married in the Cayman Islands.

According to court documents, Day and Bodden-Bush are in a committed relationship and have an adopted child together.

They chose to live in London because of the lack of protection for same-sex couples in the Cayman Islands, but now wish to return to the territory to live, work and be married.

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Have you changed your routine to watch the 2018 World Cup and who is your favorite team?

Amber, Sunrise, FL “Yes, I'm watching the FIFA World Cup as I'm pretty much home throughout the day, so I haven't made too much changes except maybe waking up a little earlier than usual being that Russia is hours ahead. My favorite team is England.”

Nate, Pembroke Pines, FL “Well, being the football (soccer) has ALWAYS been a part of my life, yes I am definitely watching the World Cup. Haven't really changed my routine that much, still am able to watch the game and continue to work. Well I'm from England, so course I'm going to be rooting for England, but I also like France and Belgium.”

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Lauren, Coral Springs, FL “I honestly haven't been watching it. My work schedule constricts me from watching the games, but I am able to catch the highlights. My team is Germany but I think Belgium will take home the trophy.”

Loraine Hing, Miramar, FL “Of course! Waited 4 years for this. I have them all recorded and turned off all social media so there aren't any spoilers. I'm loyal to my home team so I'm rooting for England. If they don't make it, Nigeria and Senegal since that will never happen but I would like a Portugal and Argentina final - Ronaldo vs Messi would make a memorable finish!”

Marisa, Sunrise, FL “Yes, I watch the World Cup, but I haven't changed my daily routine for it. I have a job and unfortunately the World Cup is not going to pay my bills!”

Nino, Fort Lauderdale, FL “Well the World Cup only comes around every four years so, yes in a way, I changed my routine. I don't have to be at work until midday so I'm able to catch the 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. games with my son now that he is out of school.”

Nadia, Miramar, FL “I do watch the World Cup. However, I do not modify my schedule or daily routine to watch it. There are apps and many different ways to watch the game live on the Internet and even through social media.”

Brian, Miami, FL “Yes, I do watch the World Cup but I won't change any of my plans or rearrange my schedule to watch it. My favorites teams are between Japan and Brazil.”

Eddie, Miami, FL “Yes, I find myself watching the 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. games. I tend to push work to the side for later on in the day or I try to get ahead of work the day before so I may watch the World Cup. I'm stuck between Portugal because of Ronaldo or France because of Pogba.”

Ashley, Miramar, FL “No, I do not watch the World Cup, but I don't think I would change my routine just to watch it. I would record it or watch it from a mobile App- if it was important to me.”

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Lest we forget.....

America Once Lauded Illegal Immigration From Africa The national debate over immigration is becoming more divisive, passionate and bizarre.

With critical mid-term general elections looming in a few months time, there's little doubt the issue of immigration - legal and illegal - will be a prominent issue between Democrats and Republicans.

It is, however, ironic, that while the debate rages and more immigrants are being detained trying to enter the US illegally, more are being deported or threatened with deportation, and thousands of children still remain separated from their parents, it hasn't been publicized that America is a nation built on illegal immigration.

Between the mid-1600s and mid-1800s, thousands of African men, women and children captured on the West Coast of Africa, were immigrated illegally and forcibly into America.

Like the Central Americans attempting to cross the border into the US, these Africans were separated from their families and detained. But later, they were sold and kept in slavery, a system that continued for hundreds of years.

Although there were sporadic disturbances against slavery, history doesn't account for mass national protests to the forced, illegal immigration of these Africans. Rather, the Republican administration of that era and Republicans in southern states, firmly defended this aspect of illegal immigration as absolutely imperative to the then US economy.

Illegal African immigrants, under harsh conditions, were seen as critical labor for cotton plantations of the day, as “cotton was king” and cotton export was the foundation of the US economy.

So important were these illegal African immigrants to Southern plantation owners and Republicans, that they were willing to, and did, wage a civil war after President Abraham Lincoln enacted a law to emancipate slaves in America.

But American history rarely refer to these Africans, captured by the thousands and brought to America under inhumane circumstances, as illegal immigrants. There's reference to an illegal slave trade, but it was, nonetheless, illegal immigration and human trafficking.

American history also depicts that the nation has always been dependent upon immigrants illegal and legal - as valuable labor in the growth of the national economy.

First Africans were brought in illegally; then immigrants from several foreign countries, including Ireland, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia and Central America, were encouraged to come to America.

These immigrants worked on plantations, farms, in factories - especially during World War II, restaurants and generally were the core of a workforce Americans couldn't or refused to fill.

For almost the 242 years since the United States became an independent nation in 1776, illegal immigrants have been entering the nation, working side by side with immigrants who entered legally.

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While one cannot in good conscience condone illegal immigration, it smacks of hypocrisy and disingenuity, to take such a drastic policy against illegal immigration, when for almost 250 years, the nation's economy has thrived because of illegal immigrant labor.

This includes the thousands of Africans brought to America illegally, who gave their sweat and blood to lay the foundation for America to be labeled the “richest country on Earth.”

It's this constant promotion of America as the world's richest country, the country where everyone, regardless of how unfortunate their circumstances, can realize their 'American Dream' of a more prosperous life, that spawned perpetual immigration to America.

Americans in 1886 were proud to open a Statute of Liberty in New York Harbor, with an inscription inviting the worlds: “tired, poor, huddled masses yearning to breathe free … The wretched refuse of teeming shores” to come to America.

Some of these tired, poor and wretched masses were fortunate to meet the criteria to come legally. But others from countries in Europe, Asia, the Caribbean and Central America, fled cruel oppression from governments, economic hardships and dangerous gangs to come to America as refugees, seeking asylum. For years, these immigrants were admitted and granted asylum.

Fast forward to 2018. Hundreds of people from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras are still seeking refuge in America, fleeing poverty and dangerous gangs. But now they are considered deplorable; detained immediately as they cross the border; refused asylum, and risk having their children taken from them.

It's obvious that the perpetuators of the

current draconian immigration policy either are unaware, have forgotten, or care less about the old cliché: “You can't know where you are going, until you know where you have been.”

Those attempting to reshape America's immigration policy may need to revisit history. There they'll see a national economy built on the backs of illegal immigrants, brought forcibly from Africa and continuously supported by legal and other illegal immigrants; a country that traditionally welcomed and gave asylum to refugees, and a nation that didn't wantonly separate children from families, even when entering the country legally.

In an environment, where common sense and human compassion seem lost, maybe by reflecting on America's immigration history, a humane and realistic immigration could emerge.

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Judge Gives Green Light For TPS Lawsuit A federal judge in San Francisco Monday allowed a lawsuit on Temporary Protected Status involving Haitians, El Salvadorians, Nicaraguans and Sudanese to move forward, denying a U.S. Justice Department request for dismissal of the suit.

U.S. District Judge Edward Chen's refusal to dismiss the lawsuit means the case can move on a hearing in August or September on the immigrants' bid for a preliminary injunction blocking the termination of their status. A full trial would come later.

Justice Department lawyers had argued that the law, establishing the TPS program, doesn't allow for court review of executive branch decisions on when to grant or terminate the status.

But Chen said the law doesn't prevent constitutional claims or challenges to the “general policies or practices.” The judge also said three claims in the lawsuit were each strong enough to justify keeping them in the case for the time being.

The lawsuit cited Trump's alleged reference in January to Haiti, El Salvador and certain African nations as “s—hole countries.”

The judge also said the immigrants could continue to claim that the policy change lacked a legally required “reasoned explanation” and that citizen children of TPS immigrants had rights to remain in the country and to be raised by their parents.

Many Haitians are among more than 300,000 people from the four counties who were granted TPS approval but now could face deportation under the decision by the Trump administration to end the program.

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marry and urging him to “end discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and avoid litigation.”

In April 2018, in the absence of any response, the couple flew to the Cayman Islands and applied to the Government General Registry for a license to marry. However, the application was refused.

Now they are asking a judge to review and reverse that decision on the grounds that it violated fundamental rights guaranteed through the Constitution.

Law firm McGrath Tonner, which represents the women, indicates in the court filing that the legal definition of marriage as between people of the opposite sex only is unsustainable in light of the couple's right to protection from discrimination.

The writ also indicates that the right of same-sex couples to a legally recognized civil union is guaranteed by the European Convention on Human Rights, of which the Cayman Islands is a signatory through its territorial relationship with the United Kingdom.

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IMF Gives Thumbs Up To Haiti's Economic Growth The International Monetary Fund, (IMF), has given the thumbs up to the Haitian economy as the country's GDP growth rose to 2 percent, supported by public investment.

Annual average inflation remains below 15 percent. The current account deficit is expected to be contained at a relatively high level of 4 percent of GDP this fiscal year, amid investment-related imports and higher world prices for petroleum products and grains, which constitute Haiti's main imports Chris Walker of the IMF, recently visited Haiti to conduct the 2018 Article IV consultation and to hold discussions on the first review of Haiti under its Staff Monitored Program, (SMP).

Walker and his team concluded that Haiti needs to continue to implement structural reforms to sustain economic growth and reduce poverty more broadly.

“A reduction of the public-sector deficit should allow the private sector to benefit from new financing opportunities,” Walker said. “The reduction of the fiscal deficit should also limit monetary financing, which in turn should reduce inflationary pressures. “

Haitian Earthquake Survivors Off To College Two Haitian teen siblings, who survived the earthquake in Haiti in 2010, are now making history as the first in their family to head to college.

The teens, Eudens and Tajmara Antoine, are off to New York University after recently graduating from Msgr. Edward Pace High School in Miami Gardens, according to Florida Catholic newspaper.

Both Eudens and Tajmara were assisted in their education by local Catholic parishes and schools. After the earthquake, they relocated to Miami, where they stayed with family until a

recommendation from a Haitian priest, then serving at the cathedral, helped them get admission to the St. Mary Cathedral School. There they received assistance with tuition and were provided uniforms and textbooks among other help.

The Antoines, according to the paper, say they are grateful to St. Mary Cathedral School and Church, Curley-Notre Dame and Pace High.

Because of the help they received, both say they are now committed to giving back someday, especially to Haiti and their parents.

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Kendall Schools Wins Science Poster Contest Hammocks Middle School and Jorge Mas Canosa schools in Kendall, South Miami-Dade County emerged the winners recently of the Felix Varela Senior High School, (FVSH), science poster competition.

The competition was launched to raise awareness of science in a creative way and to “inspire, innovate, and educate.” This year's topic was: What Does Science Mean To You? Each winning student received awards sponsored by Frost Museum, Deering Estate, Fairchild Tropical Gardens, Zoo Miami and FVSH PTSA Janice Lewis, an organizer of the competition, was effusive in her praise for the competition. The Felix Varela science teacher and mentor offered special thanks to the science teachers and Key Club students who were judges of the poster competition.

FMU Names New Interim President Florida Memorial University's (FMU), Board of Trustees, has named a new interim president. Dr. Jaffus Hardrick will replace Dr. Castell V. Bryant in the position on July 16, 2018.

Dr. Hardrick spent 10 years at FIU where he served in a dual role as Vice Provost for Student Access & Success, and Vice President for Human Resources. While at FIU, Hardrick provided focus and innovative leadership for the university.

He is credited for promoting student success and shared governance, providing strategic direction, designing University policy, cultivating donor relations, and developing community relations for one of the nation's twenty-five largest universities.

Dr. Hardrick has designed and executed programs to develop, inspire, and engage a workforce of both faculty and staff. He has also contributed to educational policy and practices on a national scale and to local communities through his service on the boards or Advisory Committees of the Association of Public & Land-grant Universities, the Florida Education Fund, the College Board, the College & University Professional Association for Human Resources, the Chronicle of Higher Education, the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce, the 100 Black Men organization, to name a few.

Dr. Jaffus Hardrick received his Ed.D. in Educational Administration from Baylor University; his M.Ed., Education in

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Counseling, Prairie View A&M University – an HBCU located in Prairie View, Texas; and his B.A. in Sociology from the University of Louisiana, Lafayette. Dr. Hardrick is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. “We sincerely appreciate the service of Dr. Bryant during her time with us,” says FMU Board Chair, JoLinda L. Herring, Esq. “Dr. Jaffus Hardrick is a visionary and transformational leader with 20 years of higher education experience in academic affairs, student services, human resources and diversity and community relations. He has a strong community presence and involvement, and we look forward to his service to our students, faculty, staff and community.”

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“they empathized strongly with the immigrant communities, including Hispanics and Caribbean-Americans, and through their protests, are demanding change.”

The Caribbean-American community was ably represented at three protests by several elected officials including, Florida Representative Barrington Russel; Broward Commissioner Dale Holness; and City of Lauderdale Lake Mayor Hazelle Rogers, Protestors carried posters and banners protesting separating children from families caught crossing the US borders illegally; the ending of TPS for thousands of immigrants from Haiti, Africa and Central America nations; and other aspects of the Trump administration's anti-immigration policy.

The protestors were addressed by several Democraticelected officials, including U.S. Reps Ted Deutch of Boca Raton, Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Tallahassee Mayor and Florida gubernatorial candidate, Andrew Gillum.

Protestors loudly punctuated the speeches with shouts of "Shame On You" and "Don't Separate Babies.”

One protestor wore a khaki shirt with the words: “I Really Do Care, Do You?” on the back, clearly mimicking the words, “I Don't Care, Do You?” written on the back of the jacket First Lady Melania Trump on board Air Force One as she travelled to Texas to visit migrant children detained and separated from their parents.

On Saturday evening in Homestead, according to Ruddy Scarlett, a Caribbean-American resident of West Kendall, there were some 60 Caribbean-Americans among the crowd of some 500 protestors who marched to the Homestead Temporary Shelter for Unaccompanied Children, which is housing about 1,200 migrant children, including 70 recently separated from their parents at the border.

Marchers, many accompanied by their own children, also carried banners protesting the Trump immigration policy and chanted “Shame on You,” “No Hate, No Fear,” and “Immigrants Are Welcome Here.” Some protestors left stuffed animals outside the shelter.

Late last week, Wasserman-Schultz and U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Florida, were denied entry to the shelter but along with Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, D-Miami Gardens, were permitted to tour the facility before the protest march.

Wasserman- Schultz told reporters that the children were being treated well but wondered if they were being treated as well on the day she and the other officials were denied entry.

She also told the Miami Herald that two other shelters in Miami-Dade County were housing young children who were 5 and younger.

Those shelters were His House Children's Home in Miami Gardens and Catholic Charities' Msgr. Bryan Walsh Children's Village, formerly known as Boys Town, in Cutler Bay.

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Group Stage Review There have been many shocks, surprises and, of course, disappointments throughout the early stages of the World Cup. And, contrary to many beliefs, the best sixteen teams are left standing. This has been arguably one of the most competitive World Cup tournaments ever and there is still along way to go. Let’s break down how it all went down over the two thrilling weeks that have gone by in the group stage, before we enter into the real heat of the tournament. Here we go.

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Both Spain and Portugal advanced as was expected. Both showed major weakness from the onset but adjusted nicely to the rhythm of the World Cup. They will be in for a fight when they face Uruguay and Russia respectively in the next round. Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo has been, arguably, the superstar of the group stages taking Portugal into the second round. He will have to be like superman if Portugal intends to get beyond the round of sixteen.

Russia rode the support of the home fans and dominated their first two games scoring 8 goals. However, as was expected, the solid Uruguayan outfit easily disposed of them to remain unbeaten. Uruguay are yet to concede a goal. They are now dreaming of a third World Cup title and they will be hard to beat. They meet Portugal in the next round.

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France and Denmark have advanced ahead of the unfortunate Peru. But if your team does not possess players capable of scoring when it counts, then you will not make it. France have been efficient but far from impressive and will have to step it up a notch if they want to challenge for the World Cup. Denmark may find it extremely difficult to match Croatia in the next round, but they can take pride in advancing from a difficult group.

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Brazil topped this group ahead of Switzerland. This was definitely one of the more competitive groups. Brazil started slowly with their star player Neymar looking like a shadow of himself.

However, with every passing game his performance improved and so did Brazil. Couthino filled the creative slot that Brazil needed. Switzerland were very entertaining and have shown the fighting spirit that should take them into the quarterfinal. They have been well organized in defense and dangerous on the counter. Led by the skillfull Shaqiri, the Swiss are well equipped.

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Belgium and England easily advanced without much fanfare. Belgium, although not tested have been impressive and should see off a spirited Japan and book a quarter final clash against Brazil. It may be the Belgium belief, that if you want to win you must beat the best whether in the finals or the quarter finals. England will face Colombia and this will be for sure England’s first real test. Belgium 's Hazard and England's Kane have been outstanding so far.

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Croatia top the group ahead of an Argentinian team that seems to be on life support. Once again Messi has lifted them from the jaws of defeat at the expense of Nigeria. Croatia seemed to have learnt the lessons from World Cup qualification and have come together as a deadly unit. They have definitely thrown down the gauntlet. Argentina are hoping for a miracle as they face an efficient French team but it may be again asking too much of Lionel Messi.

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This has been the group that provided the greatest shock. Germany suffered the embarrassment of going out in the group stages. Mexico started like a team on fire and made CONCACAF proud by inflicting a 1-0 beaten on the Germans. Sweden also saw off the South Koreans and joined Mexico on top. Mexico then defeated South Korea while Sweden could considered themselves quite unlucky to have been beaten by a late German strike and going down 2-1. However Sweden saved their best performance for last destroying Mexico by 3-0 and then the unexpected occurred – the mighty Germany fell to South Korea 2-0. A result that bid adieu to the Germans from the World Cup – From Russia with Love.

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Colombia and Japan survived the group of death. Poland failed miserably to live up to expectations while a very good Senegal team only just failed to advance by the fair play rules.

There was very little between the teams to choose from. Columbia, led by James Rodriquez, Falcao, Quintero and Cuadrado put together what I consider the best performance of the group stages as they inflicted a 3-0 defeat on Poland, that eliminated the Poles from the World Cup. However, with James Rodriquez’s fitness in doubt for the remainder of the tournament, Columbia's dreams off overcoming the odds are now in jeopardy.

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Referee Committee Head Says VAR has proved successful reviews, two potential red cards were confirmed as yellows, two goals were awarded after potential offsides and one mistaken identity for a yellow.

"We have always said that VAR doesn't mean perfection - there could still be the wrong interpretation or a mistake - but I think you would agree that 99.3 per cent is very close to perfection," Collina said.

To illustrate why FIFA is so pleased with VAR's introduction, Collina showed reporters clips of four contentious moments during the

FIFA's referee committee head Pierluigi Collina and his colleagues believe VAR has been a huge success at Russia 2018.

Having reviewed the first 48 games, Collina said there have been 335 incidents checked nearly seven per game - with 14 on-field reviews made by referees and three reviews made by the VAR team on factual decisions.

Of these incidents, referees called 95 per cent of them correctly without VAR but video replays improved this to 99.3 per cent by correcting 14 of them.

Six were penalties awarded after an on-field review, one was a penalty given by the VAR because it was shown the foul occurred in the area, two penalties were cancelled after on-field

"We have always said that VAR doesn't mean perfection - there could still be the wrong interpretation or a mistake - but I think you would agree that 99.3 per cent is very close to perfection," – Collina

group stage, complete with footage from the VAR control room and the audio of the communication between the VAR and the referee.

Asked if FIFA would consider letting broadcasters use this audio during games, Collina said: "Before running you have to learn to walk. I don't know what's possible in the future but I think it's a bit early for that now. I agree it would be interesting, though, and would perhaps make decisions better accepted by the football community."

Zvonimir Boban, the former AC Milan and Croatia star who is now FIFA's deputy general secretary, added: "That would maybe be possible in a domestic league but would be hard at a World Cup. Which language would we use?

There are 32 countries here."

James Rodriguez injury concern for Colombia Colombia coach Jose Pekerman said he was "extremely concerned" for James Rodriguez after he limped off during their win over Senegal.

Rodriguez, whose side face England in the last 16 on Tuesday, was substituted after 31 minutes of the 1-0 World Cup victory on Thursday afternoon, which sealed Colombia's place at the top of Group H. After the game, Pekerman told reporters he

was worried about the condition of the 26-yearold, who spent last season on loan at Bayern Munich from Real Madrid, while also attempting to play down the situation given Colombia's qualification for the last 16.

"I'm extremely concerned, it's a very tough situation for my team," he said.

"I didn't want to talk about this in a conference, because it risks overshadowing everything else that's happened. But I can say it's not a comfortable situation for us.”

Rodriguez was restricted to a cameo appearance in Colombia's opening game, a 2-1

defeat to Japan, because of a minor calf injury, before starting the win over Poland and again against Senegal.

When asked if Rodriguez had suffered a fresh injury, Pekerman said: "At the moment we don't have information, I can't confirm or deny.

"He trained normally until yesterday as always, he stayed on afterwards to practise free kicks and penalties as he does.

“He was fully fit... but right now I don't know where he stands. We do hope we'll hear good news once he's gone for his check-up."

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Caribbean Themed Drinks To Quench The Summer Thirst It's summer time, and here in Florida and the Caribbean, that means our days are pretty much filled with over 90 degrees heat and stifling humidity. Aside from adorning ourselves in the skimpiest and lightest clothing possible, we tend to drink our weight in ice-cold beverages. The Caribbean islands are resplendent with a wide variety of fruits, which provides very delicious, fresh drinks. And for those who like a little sizzle to their drinks, there is also the good and faithful brands of Caribbean rum to spice up these fruit drinks. In this edition of Travel, Leisure and Cuisine, (TLC), through information provided by Yummly.com and other sources, we provide our readers with several Caribbean themed drinks recipes to not only cool you down in the sweltering heat but enhance your role as a host to relatives and house guests this summer.

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Instructions Using a juicer, extract the juice from 8 to 12 carrots. (Depending on the size you can use more or less.)

Strain the juice to remove any pulp that may have escaped during the juicing process In a tall glass add carrot juice, milk, nutmeg, agave and vanilla essence Give a quick stir and top with ice Complete the drink with a sprig of mint Serve cold and enjoy

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Instructions Bring water to boil in a large pot. Add sorrel, ginger, orange peel and allspice berries.

Remove from heat and allow to steep for 2 hours or cool and place in the refrigerator overnight. Strain. Sweeten with your favorite sweetener.

Refrigerate and enjoy.

This is a perennial Jamaican favorite which can be now found every where. Ÿ 1/2 oz.

Jamaican Strawberry Syrup, Ÿ ½ banana, Ÿ 1 slice pineapple, Ÿ 2 oz. orange juice, Ÿ ½ oz grapefruit juice, Ÿ 1 tbsp. grape juice, Ÿ Crushed ice Ÿ 12 oz. water.

Instructions Mix in a blender together.

More strawberry syrup can be added if necessary.

For those who prefer a little kick to their drink, add some good old rum to the mix.

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Instructions Scoop papaya flesh into a blender jar.

Add orange and lime juice, ginger, honey, and ice cubes.

Blend until combined.

Divide between 2 glasses.

Serve immediately.

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Instructions Fill your glass 3/4 of the way full of ice. In a bar shaker, add your rums, Orange juice, fruit juice and lemonade.

Shake well to combine.

Top off with the juice from 1/2 of lime.

Garnish with an orange wheel.

Enjoy!

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NEGRIL Jamaica's Capital of Casual This summer discover the off-the-beaten path of this traveler's utopia Negril has been long loved by Jamaicans for its crystalline waters and legendary parties. But the western town has way more to offer than a beach fete. This summer, discover the off-the beaten track of this popular destination.

SITES TO SEE Negril Lighthouse: Skip the beach for an afternoon and explore this historic site. Built in 1894, Negril's Lighthouse illuminates the westernmost point of Jamaica. Climb its 103 steps for unparalleled views of the breathtaking sunsets. The Lighthouse has been solar powered since 1985.

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Caves, 44 mineral pools and 21 natural Jacuzzis make up Mayfield Falls, located in the heart of Westmoreland. Visitors can walk along one of the longest rivers in Jamaica, and see a plethora of plants, birds, butterflies and other wildlife.

Rhodes Hall Plantation: Located just eight miles east of Negril on a private beach, Rhodes Hall Plantation is a magnificent, 500-acre historical property. Tour the plantation on horseback, explore the crocodile and mangrove reserves, and end with a swim in the sea.

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ENTERTAINMENT BUZZ

Capleton, Spice For International Festival Of Life Reggae icon Capleton, and dancehall star turned reality TV actress, Spice, from VH1's Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta, are set to headline this year's International Festival of Life in Chicago.

The event, in its 26th year, is set for Union Park, 1501 West Randolph Street, Chicago, on Independence Day weekend, Friday- Sunday, July 6th -8th, 2018.

Also slated to perform are Yellowman; Elephant Man; Romain Virgo and Boukman Eksperyans of Haiti.

This year's celebration is dedicated to fifty years of reggae. IFOL showcases a very diverse culture and music from many nations, primarily from the Caribbean, Africa, Latin America and the United States.

By Daniel Strom

Thousands of a largely young but diverse fan-base braved 90-degree heat to stand in line patiently outside the BB&T Arena in Sunrise, FL, Wednesday to bid a final adieu to Caribbean-American rapper, XXXTentacion.

Many traveled across the country and Florida to file by the open casket of the rapper, born Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, in Planation, FL, 20 years ago. A number emerged from the hockey arena in tears and emotionally shaken from the experience, according to News Americas reports. Police in golf carts watched the crowd while the musician's song “Sad!” played.

During the public viewing, which ran through 6 p.m. Wednesday, XXXTentacion's image was shown on a sign outside the BB&T Center. His mother, Cleopatra Bernard, shared a picture of it on Instagram on Wednesday.

“Come out and say your final goodbyes,” Bernard wrote. “He considered you all family and I wanted to do something special for you all.”

XXXTentacion's public memorial at held at the home of the NHL's Florida Panthers, nine days after he was gunned down inside his BMW in the parking lot of the Riva Motorsports store at Sample Road and Dixie Highway in Deerfield Beach, FL. The funeral itself will be a private affair held on Friday.

The young rapper was born to Jamaican parents Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy and Cleopatra Bernard but was mainly raised by his grandmother, Collette Jones in Pompano Beach, Florida and Lauderhill, Florida.

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British Artist Releases Single With Sean Paul He rose to fame while posting raps online from his bedroom on the audio distribution platform SoundCloud in June 2013. In 2017, he released his debut album, 17. This March he released his second album, which peaked at number 1 on the Billboard albums chart. This week, in the days after his death, the song “Sad!” reached No. 1 on the Billboard singles chart.

XXXTentacion drew headlines not only for his success, but also for legal problems, including his arrest on charges he beat his girlfriend. His murder has so far resulted in one arrest, but detectives say they're looking for additional suspects.

Dedrick Williams, 22, of Pompano

Beach, was arrested on June 20, and faces a charge of first-degree murder.

On Wednesday, the Broward Sheriff's Office also said it was looking for a person of interest in the case: Robert Allen, 22, of Fort Lauderdale, who was seen in a surveillance image at the same store where XXXTentacion was shopping on the day of the killing.

Meanwhile, Trinidad & Tobago-born rapper, Nicki Minaj, has vowed to help fellow rapper, Bad and Boujee star Lil Uzi Vert, set up a foundation to help those affected by gun violence, like the family of late hip-hop star XXXTentacion.

British artist, DJ and producer, SIGALA, recently released a brand-new single with Jamaican Grammy winning dancehall star, Sean Paul via Ministry of Sound.

“Feels Like Home" is the follow up to this year's Top 10 hit "Lullaby," that featured British award-winning singer, Paloma Faith. With hints of Jamaican dancehall, the soca-esque track comes complete with festival-style horns and calypso synth beats and is another blistering summer anthem from Sigala. It follows previous hits 'Came Here For Love' and 'Give Me Your Love.'

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Former Trump Supporter Foxy Brown Says Dad Stuck In Trinidad Rapper Foxy Brown, who was born to Trinidad immigrant parents in the US and who at one time was a supporter of Donald Trump, now reveals that her dad has been stuck in T&T after being denied re-entry into the U.S. Brown opened up about her family's personal US immigration struggle, after reports of children being separated from their families at the US-Mexico border.

The rapper, whose real name Inga Marchand, in an Instagram post, said her father who has lived in the US for more than 50 years was not allowed to return to the country after a trip to Trinidad for carnival this year.

“Our trip to Trinidad carnival ended in horror, as immigration stopped my father at the airport and refused him entry back to the US, where he's lived for 50 something years,” she posted. “Trinidad let him through. US won't let him back in. It sent chills through my family. We fought like hell, quiet and yes, my father's still stuck there.”

The Brooklyn-born rapper posted the

message on Thursday alongside the now-famous picture of a little girl desperately crying for her mother at the US/Mexico border.

“This angel's Baby C's age,” Foxy wrote in the caption referencing her daughter. “I'd literally f—ing die, torn apart from my daughter. The atrocity at the border is unspeakable; subjecting any child to an environment conducive to horror speaks volumes of this demonic-ass world we live in.”

Brown also spoke highly about her parents,

whom she said worked hard during their time in the US. She also expressed her pride in her Trini heritage.

“My parents are Trinidadian immigrants (educated, sophisticated, hard-working teacher & welder),” she added. “Yup, I rock that flag proudly.”

Brown also admitted in the post, that much like Kanye West, she oddly supported Trump.

“I too, much like Kanye, was one of the few celebs who didn't jump on the bandwagon and publicly denounce Trump,” she said. “Although I did not agree with every action — let me reiterate that, did not agree with his actions — I respected the art of the deal, politics aside.”

But she added: “Seeing these angels torn from their parents, I knew no longer could I fight this in silence.”

The rapper has since made her Instagram account private. It is unclear what may have prevented her dad from being allowed back into the US. Under U.S. immigration rules, ICE can arrest, deport or keep out undocumented as well as legal immigrants who have a criminal record, even a minor one.

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Is Mavado Staying Clear Of Jamaica?

Jamaican dancehall star, Mavado, seems to be steering clear of Jamaica.

Urban Islandz is quoting sources as saying that the dancehall sing-jay is unlikely to return to the island anytime soon because of fears for his safety.

Mavado left Jamaica three weeks ago for the US after he was shot at in Cassava Piece, and has remained here despite a warning from law enforcement officials to return to the island and turn himself in.

“A nuff [a lot] of things going on right now the place hot and it make sense the Gad [Mavado] just cool out a foreign until things cool down,” Urban Islandz quoted sources as saying. “Right now not even the police you can't trust because a nuff a them a link with badman and a plot against singer in secret.

So the best thing for him right now a just stay a foreign.”

Mavado's attorney, Tamika Harris, also recently revealed that the singer wants to return to Jamaica but wants to avoid a media spectacle whenever he is doing so.

Meanwhile, the singer's 16-year-old son and another man remain in jail without bond for the killing of Lorenzo Thomas, 23, who was shot, chopped and burnt inside his home just three days after Movado was shot at.

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Taylor Sets Record At Jamaican Track Meet in Tampere, Finland, both taking place at the same time.

All the winners in the Senior Championships are expected to be selected for the World Cup to be held in London July 14-15.

Other winners were: Stephenie-Ann McPherson in the women's 400-m, in a time of 50.74 seconds.; Ronald Levy in the men's 110-m hurdles in a time of 13.16 secs; Commonwealth Games medalist, Daniel Williams, in the women 100-m hurdles, in a time of 12.63 secs; Former Manchester High runner, Jahnoy Thompson, running for Louisiana State University, in the men's 200-m in a time of 20.21 seconds; Shericka Jackson in the 200-m women in 22.28 seconds; Commonwealth Games silver medalist, Shanieka Ricketts, in the triple jump with a best jump of 14.39-m in the first round.

Former World Championships bronze medalist, O'Dayne Richards, in the men's shot put title with a throw of 20.86-m and; Kateema Riettie in the women's javelin with a mark of 51.52-m.

Calabar High School star quarter-miler, Christopher Taylor, set a new 400-m National Junior record over the weekend, when he won the event in 44.88 seconds at the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association/Supreme Ventures National Senior Championships at the National Stadium.

The old record was 44.93, set in 2015 by Ackeem Bloomfield. Taylor's time was also better than his former personal best of 45.24 seconds, which he accomplished at a meet in Guyana earlier this year.

Taylor's feat was more pronounced as he was a junior competing with seniors.

Demish Gaye was second to Taylor at the weekend meet in 45.23 seconds, with Fitzroy Dunkley third in 45.77 seconds.

Gayle and other Senior Championship winners, except Taylor, are expected to be selected to represent Jamaica at the inaugural IAAF Athletics World Cup to be held in London from 14-15.

Taylor is expected to be named to the team for the IAAF World Under -20 Championships

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By David Maitland Tropics United crushed Palm Beach Titans by 82-runs last weekend at the Miramar Regional Park South in the lone South Florida Cricket Alliance (SFCA) 40-over game.

After rain interrupted play in the morning session causing the overs to be reduced from 40 to 35, Palm Beach Titans won the toss and asks Tropics United to bat.

Tropics rattled up 249 for 9 in their allotted 35 overs. Leading the way in scoring, Philerm Davis got a quickfire 86 from 33 balls, which contained 11 fours and two sixes. The other contributors were Bert Davis, 40; St. Christopher Brown, 25 and Marcel Graham, 19.

The pick of the bowlers for Palm Beach Titans were Tanmay Kadam 2 for 20 and Andre Fraser 2 for 40.

Palm Beach Titans, needing 250 runs to win, was bowled out for 167 in 33.4 overs.

Praveen Viswanathan top scored with 34, Errol Rattigan, 19 and Andre Fraser, 18 while Tanmay Kadam was not-out on 31.

Bowling for Tropics, Marcel Graham bagged 3 for 11 from 6 overs; Ernie Joseph, 2 for 4 and Olive Taffe, 2 for 46.

Windies Marks 90 Years Of Test Cricket West Indies Captain, Jason Holder, has described leading West Indies in the historic third Test against Sri Lanka as “a special honor” as the Caribbean side marked the 90 year anniversary of test cricket this week.

“It is great to be part of the 90th anniversary of West Indies Test cricket and for me it's a special honor to lead the team in this historic match,” said the 26-year-old Barbadian. “There is rich legacy in West Indies cricket with many of the greats of the game having graced the West Indies dressing room.

“Just to mention a few – Sir Garfield

Sobers, Sir Frank Worrell, Sir Viv Richards, Brian Lara, Malcolm Marshall, Sir Curtly Ambrose and a list of other amazing cricketers who gave their all for our game and made it what it is today,” he added.

June 23rd marked 90 years to the day when Karl Nunes of Jamaica led West Indies in their first Test against England at Lord's in 1928. That team included some notable pioneers in regional cricket history, including all-rounder Sir Learie Constantine, batsmen George Challenor and Clifford Roach, and fast bowler Herman Griffith.

“When you look back at the last 90 years we have had some great men perform some great feats,” Holder added. “This is an occasion to pay tribute to everyone who has contributed to making our game what it is today.”

The current Test is the West Indies' 533rd.

These include 169 victories, 187 defeats and 175 draws over the 90 years. They also played a famous tie match against Australia at the Gabba in December 1960.

The current Test match is also the 53rd Test match at Kensington Oval where the Windies won 24, lost 11 and drawn 17. At home, West

Indies have played 242 matches with 86 wins, 61 defeats and 95 draws.

Brian Lara holds the record for the most Test runs with 11, 912 in 130 matches followed

by Shiv Chanderpaul, 11, 867 in 164 matches and Sir Vivian Richards with 8, 540 in 121 matches.

Lara's monumental 400 not out against England is the highest score in history.

Courtney Walsh holds the record for the most wickets with 517 in 132 matches followed

by Sir Curtly Ambrose with 405 in 98 matches and Malcolm Marshall with 376 in 81 matches.

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