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Bourdain exposes more than culture in T&T

Celebrity travel guide Anthony Bourdain is not very popular in parts of Trinidad and Tobago, according to the Trinidad Guardian newspaper. Bourdain went to the country recently as part of his 'Parts Unknown' series which airs weekly on CNN. Usually, he features the leisure spots of countries he visits; not so, this time.

“His recent documentary on T&T, which should have been an opportunity to showcase local food and culture, unfortunately turned out to be more of a crime documentary on the country,” said Opposition Senator Daniel Solomon.

“It tended to focus a lot on crime. At the end of it one had to ask, had we not been Trinidadians looking at that video, would we have wanted to come to T&T under those conditions?”

Solomon pointed out in an address to the Senate on June 27.

“It was a sad indictment on T&T...we have to look at the message we're sending out on behalf of T&T,” he added.

Solomon referred to the video while debating an Opposition motion calling on the government to deal with another year of unabated crime. Bourdain's hour-long expose aired on CNN

Anderson Cooper (right) joins Anthony Bourdain for a taste of Trinidadian blood sausage and a chat about "Parts Unknown, Trinidad & Tobago" in Los Angeles.

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The most scathing part of his presentation followed the show in which Bourdain spoke to host Anderson Cooper about the dangers of living in Trinidad and Tobago.

Solomon said Bourdain noted there were 460 murders in 2016 and that the capitol Port-of-Spain's murder rate was higher than those in three major American cities: Detroit, Oakland and Chicago.

He conceded that, “The tragic part was a lot of it was accurate. It overshadowed everything beautiful about T&T; the doubles, Carnival, the food, our culture —T&T's beauty.”

Solomon was even more ominous when he addressed growing talk of his country becoming a recruiting center for ISIS. “It's only a matter of time before an attack happens in T&T,” he warned.

“It was a sad indictment on T&T... we have to look at the message we're sending out on behalf of T&T,” – Daniel Solomon Opposition Senator

Anthony Bourdain (second right) sits with Trinidadian stick fighters as they discuss food, lifestyle and culture in Trinidad & Tobago

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“I DEFIED THE ODDS” PORTIA SIMPSON MILLER BIDS FAREWELL A3

UWI, JAMAICA TO REMOVE CONTROVERSIAL GARVEY BUST A4

THE ‘VILLAGERS’ CAME OUT TO PARTY B5

IS USAIN BOLT AFRAID OF WADE VAN NIEKIRK C3

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45th Anniversary Kidson Barnes Sr (far right) and wife Grace (2nd from right), are joined by their lovely daughter and her husband, to celebrate their milestone anniversary, all dressed in white. – Photo credit: Uriah Benne

Cornwall College Alumni Alum Christopher Sterling poses for the camera with friends Susan Sangster and Tamara Malcolm at the recent Cornwall College Family Fun Day. – Photo Credit: Adrienne “Addy” Chin-Oglivie

Thrilling the Crowd Bahamian soca ar st, Julien Believe thrills the crowd at the recent Caribbean Village Cultural Fes val in the Lauderhill Sports Park. – Photo Credit: Mark James

Tamarac celebrates Caribbean American Heritage Month In celebra on of the many contribu ons of Caribbean Americans to our society, the Mayor proclaimed June Caribbean-American Heritage Month in Tamarac at a recent Commission mee ng. Authors Elliot Bas en and Sandra BernardBas en presented the city with copies of their book "Caribbean American Heritage: A History of High Achievers". – Contributed

Ins tute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) Florida Senator Marco Rubio (r) is presented the ICS companion paper to the State Department response to HR 4939 (US-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act) by co-authors (l-r) Dr. Claire Nelson, Roxanne Valies, and Wesley Kirton. – Contributed

Island Gyal This Island girl was caught chilling in the park in Lauderhill this past weekend.

– Photo Credit: Mark James

Young Dancer This young lady shows off her moves at the recent Cornwall College Family Fun Day. Photo Credit: Adrienne “Addy” Chin-Oglivie

Cricketer Extraordinaire Chester Bishop (l) and Anna Armstrong-Bishop (c), enjoy an evening of rum tas ng in Southwest Ranches with one of the most successful spin-bowlers in test cricket history, Guyaneseborn former West Indies cricketer, Lancelot “Lance” Gibbs (r). – Contributed

Cultural Extravaganza (l-r) Khalilah Maragh, Malachi Smith, Marcia Jackson, and Howard Clarke in a tribute to the late Mrs. Louise Benne -Coverly in recogni on of Caribbean Heritage Month, in Palm Bay. – Contributed

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“I defied the odds” Portia bids farewell

Simpson Miller patrols her constituency of St. Andrew South Western

The curtains closed on another era in Jamaica's political history when Portia Simpson Miller, former Prime Minister and President of the People's National Party (PNP) exited Parliament building after being lauded by colleagues on both sides of the house on Wednesday, June 28.

During the special joint sitting of Parliament, Simpson-Miller, who was first elected in 1976, said her journey was by no means easy but she is proud of her record, particularly in her constituency of St. Andrew South Western.

"I inherited a constituency with poor and inadequate housing, poor or no public infrastructure, poor healthcare facilities, and limited access to special services," she said, adding that the bloody election of 1976 saw her "thrown into the deep, enduring a period of extreme political violence."

She told colleagues that despite widespread criticism and challenges, she fulfilled her mission.

intimidated by a challenge. I am saying to you on your retirement, that there is a new defender of the poor people of Jamaica.”

Simpson Miller, Jamaica's first female Prime Minister, recalled her journey from the rural community of Wood Hall in St. Catherine parish to Jamaica House.

Obama sits with Simpson Miller during his visit to Jamaica in April 2015

“In the early days, some said I could not read…. Is it not ironic, that now they say I read too much. While some judged me harshly I was determined to be who I wanted to be, not how others saw me. I speak of my harsh experiences not with malice - that when the slings and arrows come at you, bind up your wounds and focus on your dreams.”

– Portia Simpson Miller

Simpson Miller embraces her successor, Peter Phillips

Simpson Miller at a victory rally in December 2011

Prime Minister Andrew Holness in leading the tributes, pledged to ensure that Simpson Miller's work as a champion of the poor will continue.

“She is a metaphor of hope and faith . In her political carrier she has been placed against powerful personalities and has never been

“I defied the odds…..and had a date with destiny.”

In 2006, she took the reins of government when the baton was passed from Prime Minister Percival James Patterson.

The sitting was also the final one for Dr. Omar Davies, a former Minister of Finance under the People's National Party.

Davies, who represented the constituency of St. Andrew Southern since 1993, like Simpson Miller, handed in his resignation on Wednesday.

The special sitting was attended by Patterson and another former Prime Minister Edward Seaga as well as Speaker of the House of Assembly in Cayman, McKeeva Bush.

A date for a by-election to fill the vacancies in Simpson Miller and Davies' constituencies, is yet to be announced.

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Miami in need of affordable residential apartments

By 2030, it's estimated that Miami will need an additional 185,000 new apartments.

According to a national real estate analysis, Miami is running out of apartments for residents. The “Barriers to Apartment Construction,” commissioned by the National Multifamily Housing Council and the National Apartment Association, indicates Florida is home to 1.1 million apartment residents, but has about 472,000 apartment units.

“The Miami Metro area will need all types of apartments and at all price points,” said Kristi Novak, legislative committee chair of the South East Florida Apartment Association, local division of the trade group.

“Miami apartment developers, owners and managers and their residents contribute $18.7 billion to the local economy annually, and that number is expected to rise with increased demand," she said. “The shortage of affordable rental housing creates significant hurdles. This is not just a problem for today. By 2030, the affordable housing crisis will become even more severe unless public and private sector leaders take bold, innovative action.”

South Floridians face a twin problem. The region's average salary of $45,119 annually is among the lowest nationally, but the average monthly rent prices for oneroom apartments ($1200), two-bedroom apartments ($1,450) and three-bedroom ($1,650) are higher than the national average.

Without an influx of new apartment units, it is expected that the cost of affordable rental will increase in ensuing years not only in Miami, but across South Florida.

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University of the West Indies to remove controversial Garvey bust The University of the West Indies will remove a bust of National Hero Marcus Garvey, one month after it was mounted at its Mona campus in Jamaica.

Rastafarians and Garveyites marched near the campus Sunday, demanding the piece be removed. They said it bears little resemblance to the Pan African icon who died in London in 1940 at age 52.

Professor Waibinte Wariboko, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Education, which commissioned the bust, said a new piece will be

done and unveiled before the new academic year in August.

Raymond Watson, who did the bronze resin, stone powder bust, said he is disappointed at the response. He admitted that he “took a few liberties to make Marcus appeal to a younger generation.”

Watson was commissioned by the UWI to do the bust in late 2016. He wanted to project Garvey as a scholar based on a photo he saw of him in academic regalia on the Internet.

But persons who attended the unveiling on May 18 were not impressed and openly criticized Watson’s work.

Watson, who teaches drawing and sculpting at Edna Manley College of the Performing and Visual Arts in Kingston, said he did not intend to offend.

“I respect Marcus greatly as a fantastic person. He was a thinker who spoke on multiple issues,” he said.

Garvey was born in St. Ann parish in northeast Jamaica. He was a pillar of the Harlem Renaissance in the early 1900s and championed repatriation to Africa.

He was imprisoned for mail fraud in 1923 and deported to Jamaica four years later. He was named Jamaica’s first National Hero in 1969.

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What does Caribbean American Heritage Month mean to you?

David: Jamaica-American/Miami – Caribbean culture is a rich one, and it's important for us to know our history, like Marcus Garvey once quoted “A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” We should always celebrate our Caribbean heritage but it shouldn't stop there. Our ties and origin to Africa is a deeper understanding of our place in human history and all of our countless contributions to civilization.

Annejeanette: Bahamas/Pembroke Pines – It means celebrating my culture and personally for me, to teach my 5th grade and college students the beautiful cultures of the Caribbean (as well as) our contributions to American history. It is important that our culture is taught to our children and ALL students so that Caribbean American History is represented in every domain of American everyday life. Proud of my Caribbean roots! #Bahamas.

Larson: Trinidad/Coral Springs – Caribbean immigrants throughout the years, have been playing a major role in shaping society as it exists in America today. West Indian Americans share a common Caribbean culture, and recognizing the significance of Caribbean people and their descendants in the history and culture of the United States, I hope that the US will take into consideration that its greatness and uniqueness lies in its diversity, with Caribbean immigrants.

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Cleve: Trinidad/Miami – As an American of Caribbean descent, it is always an honor to celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month. We highlight our cuisine, art, literature, music and other aspects of the Caribbean. It is also an opportunity for the Diaspora to engage and acknowledge positive contributions made to our communities.

Furthermore, this month is a great time for the Caribbean American youths to experience, reflect, and feel the pride and value of their heritage.

Mark: Jamaica/Miami Gardens – Caribbean Heritage Month is a time for me to appreciate my culture, a time to understand and appreciate other Caribbean islands.

It's a time for the United States to showcase and grasp the various flavors of the Caribbean, a time for me to be proud and showcase what our culture has to offer. The Caribbean, several islands with its various beautiful blue beaches, rich spice foods, great musical reggae and soca sounds, various English dialects. The Caribbean, the land of my birth!

Jason: US/Pembroke Pines – To me, it means that I am able to learn about a culture that's not mine, and appreciate it because I have a lot of very close friends who are from the Caribbean islands, so it gives me insight into their lives and things that they do with their families that's different from things that I do. I also really enjoy learning new things, and when I'm learning about a new culture, one of my favorite things to learn, to gain knowledge on, is the food.

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Sade: Jamaican-American/Port St. Lucie – To me, (this) is extremely important because it promotes panCaribbeanism in communities worldwide. For descendants and the younger generation, it allows the culture from past generations to be acknowledged and remain strong and true by upholding its authenticity. It creates an atmosphere to celebrate and to appreciate cultural aspects of food, music, languages, and style. It also allows each nation of the Caribbean to uplift one another and be proud of our contributions.

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Not motivated to celebrate July 4th As is traditional, on the evening of July 4, colorful bombs (fireworks) will be bursting in the air, and generally, millions of people will have a grand time commemorating America's 241st year of independence.

But one cannot help wondering if for the majority of African-Americans and Caribbean-Americans who migrated to America, there's absolute joy in their hearts as this anniversary approaches.

Several years after the end of slavery; the official end of segregation and Jim Crow laws; and years after the Civil Rights Act, racism clings to American society like indelible ink to cloth.

Shortly before the assassination of Civil Rights activist Malcom X in 1965, he addressed the press on returning from a trip to Africa. He pointed out the hypocrisy in American society, citing that while some American leaders were decrying Apartheid in South Africa, they ignored prevailing acts of racism in their backyard.

Forty-two years since Malcolm X's death this hypocrisy, and related racist atrocities, continue.

How many African-Americans can genuinely celebrate American independence and glory when black men and women continue to be wantonly slain by white police officers, and routinely the courts find the

officers innocent.

How can the majority of the black community celebrate the independence of a country that creates barriers to affordable healthcare and other basic social services taken for granted in less-developed countries?

How can immigrants sing of “America the Beautiful” when their status as legal residents of the America they adopted as home is in constant jeopardy? Year after year, those within the federal government fail to pass immigration reform that assure immigrants they are welcome to live and work in America.

Even more disconcerting is with all the blatant atrocities of racism in America, racism that did not escape the only black man that emerged as America's President, there's no identifiable leader; Democrat, Republican or Independent actively pursuing solutions to the various issues that beset the black community.

The mainstream media will give relatively brief soundbytes to the various atrocities meted out to blacks, like they did recently in the beating death of a black Muslim female teenager in Virginia by a white man. But, they soon return to hours and hours analyzing every act, every word, of the current occupant in the White House.

One wonders if the issues afflicting the black race in America are too overwhelming for any leader, black or white, to adequately cope.

America continues to wait for a leader in the capacity of the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. to reappear. But then, any such potential

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The pulsating excitement and hope is remembered when Barack Obama was elected president in 2008. Looking back, it's recognized such hope was indicative of a deep-rooted naiveite.

Obama hardly had the opportunity to attend to some of the more prevailing issues affecting the black race. From he assumed the presidency, influential individuals among the white establishment vowed to make his presidency a failure. Although Obama prevailed over two terms, and accomplished much, now attempts are being made to erase those accomplishments. These are not being erased because they were ineffective and poorly planned, nor did not meet their objectives, but because they were implemented by the black president.

For those in the African and Caribbean-American communities who don't feel motivated to launch colorful bombs in the air on the night of July 4, and genuinely hail America's 241st anniversary of independence, this lack of motivation can be understood.

Perhaps, if in the ensuing year the establishment make real, serious attempts to address even some of the pertinent issues that affect these communities, people may be motivated to celebrate July 4 next year.

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Jamaica poised for economic growth – World Bank The World Bank says Jamaica is poised to generate increased economic growth of two percent or more per annum by the 2018/19 fiscal year.

The World Bank's lead economist, Philip Schuler, says this projection is based on the government's prudent fiscal stance and the resulting stable inflation rate; improvement in the country's current account balance; and

heightened business confidence, which is expected to generate significant new investments.

Schuler, who was speaking via video-link from the bank's headquarters in Washington DC, praised the government for maintaining the fiscal stance that continues to generate steady improvements in Jamaica's economy, following protracted periods of volatility.

He noted that apart from “a couple of bad quarters” in 2014, there have been notable growth and improvement in key areas, such as the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employment.

Schuler also pointed to the dramatic decline in the rate of inflation, noting that while

Guyana takes on suicide Guyana is to launch a national project aimed at reducing the country's suicide rate which is one of the highest in the world, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).

In its 2014 report, the WHO noted that the rate there is five times higher than the world average, putting the country top of the list with 44.2 per 100,000 people.

Director of the Mental Health Unit, Dr. Util RichmondThomas, said that due to the alarming number of self-harm cases, the decision has been taken to launch “The National Self- Harm Surveillance” project in July.

“If we can get the majority of self-harm and depression cases treated, we can drastically reduce the suicide rate,” she said.

Richmond-Thomas stressed that all cases of self-harm must be reported to the Mental Health Unit within one week of presentation.

She said once reported, the patient will have to see a psychiatrist. Each case will receive psychotherapy by a psychologist, followed by a social worker until they are no longer high-risk.

this has increased slightly since the start of 2017, it is expected to remain within the Bank of Jamaica's forecast range.

However, he urged the government to be mindful of prevailing risks to which the economy remains vulnerable.

These include a debt level that remains very high, and the country's vulnerability to natural hazards and climate change. Schuler added that Jamaica is an open economy subject to global shocks arising from policy uncertainty.

The bank's Country Manager for Jamaica, Galina Sotirova, also underscored the need for further strengthening of the nation's and economy's resilience to natural disasters and other exogenous shocks.

David Schuler, lead economist for the World Bank

Canada suspends visa-free travel to Antigua and Barbuda The Antigua and Barbuda government says it regrets the decision of Canada's government to end visa-free travel for nationals of the twin-island nation.

In a statement, the Gaston Browne administration said that “this decision relates to concerns over persons who obtain passports under Citizenship by Investment Programmes (CIP) in the Caribbean.”

Under the CIP, several Caribbean countries including Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts-Nevis and St. Lucia provide citizenship to foreign investors who make a substantial investment in the socio-economic development of Caribbean countries.

The statement noted that the

Trinidad-based Canadian High Commissioner had advised Prime Minister Browne of the new development late on Friday “prior to an official announcement on Monday. At the time, the Canadian official said that a concern is that Antigua and Barbuda's Citizenship by Investment Programme is not a residency programme.”

In response, Browne pointed to intense vetting of its CIP system, “the revenues to the people of Antigua and Barbuda when the terms of trade and aid have declined and the banking system is threatened.”

Antigua and Barbuda is the last of countries in the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States(OECS) from which the Canadian government has withdrawn visa-free travel, at a time of heightened security over terrorism and refugees.

It said that of all CARICOM countries, Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas and Barbados continued to enjoy visa-free travel to Canada.

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Government asked to intervene in labor dispute at textile companies Several textile companies have written to the Haitian government asking it to intervene in the ongoing labour dispute which they say have resulted in the loss of millions of dollars.

In their letter to Prime Minister Dr. Jack Guy Lafontant, the companies, including Astro Carton d'Haïti S.A; The Willbes Haitian S.A; Pacific Sports Haïti S.A et Textile Youm Kwang S.A, claim that the numerous demonstrations and illegal strikes in the textile sector have paralyzed their operations

A factory packages a garment in one of Haiti’s textile factories

Haiti worried about illegal drug use in schools The National Commission for the Fight Against Drugs (CONALD), says it is perturbed at the “appalling” abuse of illegal drugs in schools, homes and in the country in general.

Haiti in joining the international community in observing the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking ,CONALD's co-ordinator Lener Renauld said the country is facing an uphill battle to deal with the drug epidemic. He said while the Commission does not intend to have any high-profile activities to mark the occasion, it wishes to “invite

since mid-May. The companies claim that the workers are demanding salary increases of more than 200 per cent.

“We are making a formal request to end these problems that have an impact on our industry and our investments in Haiti. If, in the future, these demonstrations are not contained, we will be forced to look for business alternatives in search of stability,” the companies said in their letter.

Unions representing garment workers had earlier this month given the authorities a one-week truce to meet their demands. The workers at factories making T-shirts, pants and other apparel are demanding 800 Haitian gourdes per eighthour work day.

Lener Renauld says CONALD is appalled by the abuse of drugs, in our schools, our universities, in the homes as in the streets”

everyone, in order to counter, as far as possible, the overwhelming consequences that strangle the Haitian youth”.

He said CONALD is “appalled” by the “abuse of drugs, in our schools, our universities, in the homes as in the streets” but it is nonetheless assuring the population of the fight “in accordance with the priorities established by the Head of State and in accordance with the general policy of the Government”.

The Commission said it welcomes efforts of law enforcement institutions working together to “stem the scourge of drugs and calls for the involvement of Haitian society.”

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UN underscores opportunities towards lasting stability in Haiti A delegation from the United Nation's Security Council says it has accomplished the objectives of its mission during a three day-visit to Haiti.

The mission included a first-hand look into how best the global body could contribute to the country's lasting stability and development.

“I am glad to report that the objectives of the visit were met,” Sacha Sergio Llorentty Soliz, Bolivia's Permanent Representative to the UN, who led the Council delegation, told a press conference on Saturday.

“With this visit, we have reaffirmed the Security Council's commitment towards the government and the people of Haiti and towards its institutional strengthening in order to contribute to its stability and development,” he added.

Bolivia holds the Council's presidency for the month of June.

In resolution 2350 of April 13, the 15-member Council extended the mandate of the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) for a final six months.

They decided to replace it with a smaller, follow-up peacekeeping mission that would help the Government of Haiti strengthen ruleof-law institutions, further develop and support the Haitian National Police and engage in human rights monitoring, reporting and analysis, the UN said.

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Miramar Amphitheater opens July 4 The Miramar Amphitheater, a source of pride for Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam and that city's commission, will have its grand opening with a free concert on Independence Day at 3:00 pm, preceding the city's annual fireworks show.

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To be hosted by actress JoMarie Payton, the concert lineup includes reggae singer Wayne Wonder; R&B singer Kelly Price, Salsa star Eddie Santiago and Canadian singer France Joli.

Messam has invited the public to celebrate Independence Day with music, a dynamic Kids Zone, food and the Miramar Spectacular Fireworks Show at Regional Park, site of the Amphitheater.

The Amphitheater is a 5,000-seat entertainment venue which is geared to pull major national and international performing arts acts to the city which has one of the largest Caribbean-American populations in South Florida.

The project was originally scheduled to be complete in October 2015, but incurred construction delays and additional cost for drainage, additional parking, a promenade and other features. Messam said the cost of over $4.5 million to construct the facility came from a $60 million capital improvement program bond approved by city voters.

During his campaign for mayor in 2015, Messam made the Amphitheater one of his themes, saying it would bring in much-needed revenue.

Following delays this year in the Florida Legislature, Florida now has its official medical marijuana law. A bill approved earlier this month by the legislature was signed into law by Governor Rick Scott on June 23.

The new law and related regulations being prepared by the Florida Health Department takes effect on July 3. It is the outcome of voter's approval of Constitutional Amendment 2, legalizing medical marijuana in last November's general elections.

With this law, patients living in Florida who are afflicted with diseases like cancer, epilepsy (seizures), HIV/AIDS, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's Disease will be eligible for medications derived from marijuana by a doctor licensed to write such prescriptions.

However, for doctors to be licensed they must attend a twohour training course administered by the Florida Medical Association or the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association. They must also be certified by the state.

Patients with any of the diseases or ailments that qualifies them to be prescribed for medical marijuana are required to be

Doctors can prescribe a tax-free, 70-day supply of medical marijuana immediately, without having to wait 90 days as originally proposed, with two rells. registered on a related state registry. Doctors will be required to check that their patients are included on this register prior to issuing prescriptions for the medication.

Doctors can prescribe a tax-free, 70-day supply of medical marijuana immediately, without having to wait 90 days as originally proposed, with two refills.

Although the law permits the medical form of marijuana to be used for vaping, and be sold in the form of oils and edibles, it does not allow marijuana to be used for smoking. This has irked some Floridians, including Orlando attorney John Morgan, who initiated the push for the approval of medical marijuana in Florida.

Morgan has indicated he will be filing a lawsuit in the Florida courts against not smoking marijuana for medical purposes.

The law also paves the way for 10 new medical marijuana farms by October 3, in addition to the seven already operating.

Each license holder for a farm will be allowed to operate up to 25 medical marijuana dispensaries.

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Did you know...

That these famous Americans have strong West Indian ties?

Sidney Poitier Born in Miami to Bahamian parents, this legendary actor grew up on Cat Island in The Bahamas. He won an Academy Award in 1964 for Lillies Of The Field and gave outstanding performances in In The Heat Of The Night and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. Now 90, Poitier blazed a trail for leading men like Denzel Washington and Wesley Snipes.

Esther Rolle She was best known for playing Florida Evans in the television comedies Maude and Good Times. She was born to Bahamian parents in Pompano Beach. Rolle died in 1998 and is buried in her hometown.

Tim Duncan All-star basketballer with the San Antonio Spurs. Considered one of the best to play in the NBA, Duncan was born in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. He won NBA titles with the Spurs five times.

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Eric Holder Holder was the first black Attorney General of the United States.

His father was born in Barbados; mother born in New Jersey to Barbadian parents.

Madge Sinclair Born in Jamaica, Sinclair had breakthrough roles in Roots, Cornbread, Earl and Me, Coming to America and Trapper John MD. She died in 1995.

Cicely Tyson Tyson, 92, is a stalwart actress of theater, film and television. She was born in Harlem, New York to parents from the island of Nevis. Tyson’s breakout role was in the 1972 movie, Sounder.

Harry Belafonte Harry is a New York-born actor-singer. He had a Jamaican mother and father from Martinique. Belafonte spent some of his youth in Jamaica where he developed an appreciation for island culture which later manifested in the classic 1956 album, Calypso, the first million-seller of its kind.

Tatyana Ali Tatyana made her name as Ashley Banks in the hit 1990s television comedy, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Her father is Trinidadian and her mother is from Panama. In 2012, she returned to her roots in the movie, Home Again, which was filmed in Trinidad and Tobago.

Jenna Wolfe The former Today show anchor was born in Kingston, Jamaica and grew up in Haiti. Her father, Bennet Wolfeld, was a Jewish Puerto Rican hotelier while her mother is American. She lived in Jamaica until she was five years-old while her father established his business interests.

Salute: The Beginning Of The End Hard to believe its 46 years since a little-known band from The Bahamas hit the United States pop charts with an ode to the good life in Nassau, their hometown.

The Beginning Of The End was the group's name. The song was Funky Nassau, a brash, horn-hooked mix of island jamming and American funk.

They formed only two years earlier and comprised three brothers: Frank, Ray and Roy Munnings. The band was completed by bassist, Fred Henfield and guitarist, Livingston Colebrook.

Interestingly, Funky Nassau and the album of the same title were distributed by Alston Records, a subsidiary of Atlantic Records. Alston Records was based in Miami and owned by Henry Stone whose TK Records would have huge success in the disco era with KC And The Sunshine Band and George and Gwen McRae. Funky Nassau rocked the big in major cities including New York and Chicago. It went to number seven on the Billboard R&B chart and number three on the British national chart.

At one stage, The Beginning Of The End were managed by Don Taylor, Bob Marley's manager.

They set the pace for other acts from the Caribbean such as Arrow from Montserrat, and their countrymen T. Connection and The Baha Men. The latter had a big hit in 2000 with Who Let The Dogs Out.

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Zanadu reaches out for love Singer Zanadu pays tribute to legendary Motown singer/songwriter Johnny Bristol by covering Reaching Out For Your Love which was recently released by Mightyful13 Records and VPAL Music.

Recorded on the Velocity rhythm, it is currently number 19 on the New York Foundation Radio Network Top 30 chart.

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Zanadu, who is scheduled to tour sections of the United States as opening act for Grammy-winning deejay Shabba Ranks starting this week, has been recording for over 30 years.

Born Charles Ennis in Kingston, Jamaica but raised in nearby Spanish Town, his first recording (as HogHead) was My Company produced by dub master Osbourne 'King Tubby' Ruddock.

In 2011, he collaborated with Mightyful13 Records' Fitzroy Francis on the tribute single, Trade Winds, which became a hit in New York City and the London reggae market.

His previous release was 2014's Always Want To Be With You, also for Mightyful13 Records.

‘It was not our signal’ Groovin' In The Park promoters clear the air Organizers of the annual Groovin' In The Park show have issued a lengthy statement explaining an outburst from singjay Busy Signal at the June 25 concert at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, New York.

Chris Roberts, CEO of Groovin' Inc, promoters of the event, said no member of his team ordered Busy Signal to cut short his performance.

According to Roberts, “At some point during Busy's set, it seemed that an unauthorized individual or individuals were trying to tell him to cut his show. We are still investigating as to who this person or persons might have been, but we are sure this flagrant discourtesy was not from city officials, city police nor from Groovin' executives.”

The mystery 'order' irked Busy Signal who was performing for the first time in New York. He was issued a United States visa to perform on the show, following legal issues that prevented him from traveling to the country.

He blamed Groovin's promoters for his abbreviated set and reportedly said R&B superstar R. Kelly could not perform if he (Busy Signal) was not allowed to continue.

Contrasting reports of the incident have made it even more confusing. In his statement, Roberts said the concert was running behind schedule, which forced he and his team to ask some acts to shorten their sets.

“We at Groovin' love Busy Signal dearly as we do with all our performing artists. We overcame significant hurdles to ensure that Busy was booked for our premium 2017 concert, and we did everything we could to ensure that he felt welcomed and comfortable.”

Roberts added that, “We would never do anything to compromise the brilliance of his performance. It became clear early in the afternoon that the concert was running late and all acts, including the fantastic and tear-jerking Rock Steady package with the symphony orchestra and mass choir were asked to reduce their performance time so as to enable us to bring the concert to a 8:30 p.m. closure as required by city regulations. Everyone agreed, including Busy Signal and R Kelly.”

Roberts said he “raced on stage to persuade Busy to stay on but in understandable frustration, he abandoned the microphone and walked off the stage on his own accord. He ignored my plea to continue with his performance.”

He added that, “Groovin' In The Park profoundly regrets any misunderstandings that the brief but distracting disruption created.”

This was the seventh year of Groovin' In The Park, an event that traditionally showcases a mix of classic reggae, dancehall and R&B acts. The eclectic cast has helped attract over 25,000 fans each year.

Ken Boothe, Leroy Sibbles, Freddie McGregor, Lloyd Parks and We The People Band, Tarrus Riley, a reggae orchestra (conducted by Ibo Cooper) from the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, also appeared at last week's show.

Busy Signal performing at Groovin’ in the Park

“I raced on stage to persuade Busy to stay on but in understandable frustration, he abandoned the microphone and walked off the stage on his own accord. He ignored my plea to continue with his performance... We would never do anything to compromise the brilliance of his performance.”

– Chris Roberts

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Chris Blackwell involved in TV reggae series A television series about the birth and rise of reggae music is in the works, Variety reports. It involves Chris Blackwell, the music mogul who co-founded Island Records and gave Bob Marley his big break.

Blackwell has teamed with ‘Narcos’, Eric Newman and ‘Propagate Content’s, Ben Silverman to develop the series.

According to Variety, Newman and Silverman pitched the project to Universal Music Group and Studiocanal, which are both owned by French company Vivendi.

Beres Hammond to kick off summer tour Beres Hammond is scheduled to kick off a 13date tour of the United States on July 15 at Ford Amphitheater in Brooklyn, New York.

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The Universal Music Group are owners of the Island Records catalog which includes the impressive Marley albums from the 1970s.

It is understood that Sascha Penn, who worked on the Starz drama Power, will be lead writer. Blackwell, Newman, Silverman and Marlon James, author of the Booker Prize-winning novel A Brief History of Seven Killings, are executive producers.

Blackwell was born in London but raised in St. Mary, a hilly parish in eastern Jamaica. He lived near the Goldeneye estate of James Bond creator Ian Fleming.

Blackwell’s Jewish-Jamaican family have lived in the area for over two centuries.

“I am thrilled by the team we have assembled and we are honored to be entrusted by Chris Blackwell to tell an amazing story about a little island that made, and continues to make, a lot of noise,” Newman said.

The popular lovers rock singer's last two shows will be held in Florida: August 5 at Hard Rock Live in Orlando, and August 6 at Au-Rene Theater (Broward Center For The Performing Arts) in Fort Lauderdale.

Throughout the tour, Hammond will be joined by special guests. The opening gig will be done with Third World and Marcia Griffiths.

On July 16 at Mann Center For The Performing Arts in Philadelphia, he shares the stage with Sizzla and Ziggy Marley.

Hammond also performs in Washington DC; Massey Hall in Toronto; New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark; Danbury, Connecticut; Baltimore, Maryland; Richmond, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia.

The Baha Men come to town The Baha Men, who created a sensation 17 years ago with the Karaoke favorite, Who Let The Dogs Out, are coheadliners for Family Fun Day at BB&T Center Panther Parkway.

That event is part of day-long July 4 celebrations in the City of Sunrise. Festivities begin at 9:00 am with the “Salute to Sports” Parade, followed by Family Fun Day in City Park.

Formed in the Bahamas in 1980, The Baha Men were initially known for performing Jonkanoo, a sound popular in their country. It was not until 2000 that they had great success with Who Let The Dogs Out, first done by Trinidadian Anslem Douglas), Their version became a novelty hit and earned the veteran group a Grammy Award in 2000 for Best Dance Recording, and a Billboard Music Awards for World Music Artist of the Year.

The Romantics, who were well-received during the 1980s and the advent of MTV, are co-headliners. Their hit songs include Talking in Your Sleep and What I Like About You.

The Baha Men

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The Caribbean 'Villagers' came out to party Caribbean Cultural Village attracted nearly 3,000 patrons to Lauderhill Sports Park on Sunday June 25th featuring top notch performances that kept patrons on their feet

by Karyl Walker Chief Executive Officer of the Galleon Foundation, Lindell Douglas, says despite not making a profit, this year's Caribbean Cultural Village will honor charities that were earmarked for assistance.

Now in its third year, the event was held June 25 at Lauderhill Sports Park.

Douglas said his commitment to assisting students of Caribbean heritage in South Florida is unwavering.

Mr. Vegas in full cry at the show.

Kevin Lyttle getting up-close and personal with fans at Caribbean Cultural Village.

awarded to a student to attend Florida Memorial University, while winner of the Miss Jamaica Diaspora Beauty Pageant will be awarded a scholarship valued the same amount.

Vincentian singer Kevin Lyttle and his wife Patricia are members of the Foundation. Two schools in Lyttle's homeland will also benefit from a gift of computers, Douglas said.

The festival had performances from Lyttle along with Nesbeth, Mr. Vegas, Destra Garcia, Omari, Blade, Julien Believe, Brigette Bulcher, Abi McDonald, Small Island Massive and Dejah Ru. – photos by Mark James

“The Foundation is committed to assisting the schools in Jamaica and St. Vincent that have earmarked. We will go ahead with our promises. We did not make a prot this year but we almost broke even and we are considering it a success as we are building a brand,” – Douglas The Discovery Bay All Age, New Day All Age, Johnson Mountain Primary School and Kingston College in Jamaica are this year's beneficiaries. In addition, a scholarship valued at $5,000 will be

A section of the crowd warming to the music at Caribbean Cultural Village.

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South Florida bowls Cameron over Cricket West Indies president Dave Cameron believes the upcoming Hero Caribbean Premier League T20 South Florida leg is key to bigger things for the game in the United States.

“That market is key to paving a way into the wider US market,” said Cameron about the CPL T20 in Florida.

Cameron, in an interview with Caribbean National Weekly from London, said international matches are also on the region's horizon.

“That market is key to paving a way into the wider US market,” he said.

To be held at the Lauderhill Sports Park, the matches feature all six teams – St. Lucia Stars, Trinbago Knight Riders, Jamaica Tallawahs, Guyana Amazon Warriors and St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots.

The competition begins on August 4 with St. Lucia Stars playing Trinbago Knight Riders in St Lucia. The following day, Guyana Amazon Warriors play St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots and Barbados Tridents take on Jamaica Tallawahs at Lauderhill.

On August 6, St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots play Guyana Amazon Warriors and Jamaica Tallawahs face Barbados Tridents also at Lauderhill.

Cameron said Cricket West Indies were pleased with the response to last year's matches at Lauderhill Sports Park. It influenced the decision for a comeback.

According to Cameron, the most pleasing aspect of 2016 was “The attendance of the games and the price that could be charged at the gates. Fans were happy with the package.”

South Florida also benefited from the tournament. It's estimated it earned the local economy $12,583,246.

Jamaica Tallawahs are defending champions of the Hero CPL. Last year, they defeated Guyana Amazon Warriors by nine wickets in the final, played in St. Kitts & Nevis.

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TRACK & FIELD

Christopher Samuda is new JOA head

Blake ready to take the baton from Bolt for his comeback from injury.

Bolt is the star athlete at Racers which has Glen Mills as head coach.

Blake won the 100 meters at the 2011 World Championships, and was runner-up to Bolt in the sprints at the 2012 London Olympics.

That form deserted him at the Rio Olympics last year, where he finished fourth in the 100 meters behind Bolt. He failed to qualify for the 200 meters final, also won by Bolt.

A hamstring injury stalled much of his progress in late 2016 but Blake underwent a disci-

After living in the colossal shadow of Usain Bolt for nearly a decade, Yohan Blake believes it is his time to take the spotlight.

Christopher Samuda is the new president of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA).

The sprinter gave an ominous performance at Jamaica’s National Trials last weekend, winning the sprint double impressively.

The 27-year-old Blake won the 100 meters on Saturday in 9.90 seconds. The following day, he took the 200 meters in 19.90 seconds.

“I’m enjoying the moment and riding the wave of euphoria,” said Blake following the 200 meters win.

After each race, Blake, a born-again Christian, gives praise to God and credits his faith and coaching staff at the Racers Track Club

Samuda won a close vote at the offices of the JOA on Cunnimgham Avenue in Kingston, by a margin of 20-16 over Vishu Tolan. Samuda replaces Mike Fennell who did not seek re-election after 40 years as president.

Samuda, who is also president of the Jamaica Paralympic Association, has promised to transform the JOA.

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The meet will be the legendary Bolt’s swan song. He will compete only in the 100 meters.

Blake, once known as “The Beast”, now goes by the moniker “The Blessed”, a nod to his Christian beliefs. He did not speak about his chances of beating his famous countryman but he did throw down the gauntlet after his 100 meters win.

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Is Usain Bolt afraid of Wade Van Niekerk?

Usain Bolt's declaration that he will not compete in the 200 meters at this summer's London World Championships has left many of the sprint king's fans disappointed.

Bolt is on record as saying the half-lap sprint is his favorite event. His announcement came as a big surprise as he has not lost a 200 meters race since his disastrous debut at the World Championships at Helsinki in 2005.

Bolt congratulates Van Niekirk at the 2016 Rio Olympics after winning the 400 meters.

Bolt training with Van Niekirk at the Racers Training Complex in Jamaica

Then, he came a distant last behind Americans Justin Gatlin, Wallace Spearmon, John Capel and Tyson Gay. Since then, Bolt has beaten all comers in his pet event.

Shortly after he won the 100 meters in a pedestrian 10.03 seconds at the Racers Grand Prix in Kingston earlier this month, Bolt told reporters that he would only be competing in that event at the World Championships. His

announcement came minutes after World 400 meters record holder Wade Van Niekerk of South Africa blasted to a world-leading and new national record of 19.84 seconds at the same meet.

The time is way off Bolt's world record of 19.19 seconds.

Both athletes have trained together. Bolt is aware of the South African's speed and strength which saw him smash a 17-year-old 400 meters world record, set by Michael Johnson, at last year's Rio Olympics.

Bolt has stated publicly that he hates losing.

Could it be that he knows that at this stage of his career he would have to turn back the clock to keep Van Niekerk from putting a blemish on his career?

That question may never be answered.

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Webb’s out of the house Embattled former CONCACAF president Jeffrey Webb will be allowed to travel within the United States following a successful appeal to a US district court.

Webb, who is facing seven counts of criminal conduct, was under house arrest in Loganville, Georgia since September 2015.

Initially, the former CONCACAF boss was not allowed to be more than 20 miles from his home, but saw those restrictions eased in May last year when he was allowed to travel 50 miles between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily to run errands and facilitate care of his infant son.

Webb, who was granted a fifth delay of sentence last week is now scheduled to face the court in January 2018. He has been granted further leniency as he’ll be allowed to travel during the period, subject to the approval of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Sean Johnson named in US Gold Cup squad Jamaican-American goalkeeper, Sean Johnson, has been named in coach Bruce Arena's 23-man United States soccer squad for the CONCACAF Gold Cup. The 28-year old Johnson will represent the Stars and Stripes on home soil in the tournament which runs from July 7–26.

It is Johnson's first call-up since he was named in the Gold Cup squad in 2013 when the United States won the competition for the fifth time.

“It's special every single time. Every single time you get an opportunity to wear your country's badge and represent what it means to be from the United States is great. You can't explain the feeling and there's never a time when you get called up that it doesn't feel special,” Johnson, whose parents are Jamaican, told NYCFC.com.

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