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Mixed Reactions to New Banknotes Honoring PMs

TOP STORIES Former Broward Schools Chair Elected to Florida Senate No New Taxes Says Jamaica’s Finance Minister in Budget Debate

By Lee-Ann Morgan CNW Reporter

Jamaica will have a new currency denomination and an upgrade to the current notes in its 60th year of independence.

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Aiming to heal wounds caused by the civil unrest of the 1970s, Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke announced that former Jamaican Prime Ministers Michael Manley and Edward Seaga will appear together on a newly created $2,000 banknote. The new note comes 12 years after the $5,000 bill was introduced.

In his address, as he opened the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 8, Clarke informed the House that this note will be integrated into a redesigned line of banknotes for the country, which will be released into circulation later this year.

Haiti’s Education Sector to Receive Additional $90M nancing from World Bank Man Sentenced to Six Years for Role in Veteran, Social Security Fraud Ring

INTERNATIONAL WOMAN’S DAY

Caribbean Women Making History

A Currency That Unifies Clarke reminisced on the hardships of the 1970s when the Manley-led PNP administration was at odds with the Seaga-led Opposition, noting the ‘overtly violent nature of the electoral contests of the day. He pointed out that the scars of this period have healed but highlighted that persons who lived through this period with the contemporaries and rivals at the helm of the government are “still with us, and families who lost loved ones, who were displaced, who lost homes and jobs due to conflict are still with us.”

He said the country should move from perpetuat-

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For 2022, International Women’s Day highlights the need to break biases associated with gender inequality with the hope of forging women’s equality in the workplace, at home, and in the community.

Over the past year, several Caribbean women have broken such biases to make history and achieve incredible feats.

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CARIBBEAN

ENTERTAINMENT

SPORTS

Harry Belafonte to be Honored

by Jamaican Gov’t A3

Trinidad & Tobago Relaxes Covid-19 Measures

Shenseea Named MTV’s Push Artist for March B2

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PAGE A2 Mayor of Miramar Wayne Messam (le ), former right defensive tackle for Tampa Bay Buccaneers Warren Carlos Sapp and Rohan Marley pose at the Maestro Marley Cup reggae music fes val on Saturday, March 5 at Hollywood ArtsPark. – Contributed

Guests a end the 57th birthday party of chairman of the Jamaica Diaspora Southern Region, Dr. Allan Cunningham, on March 5, 2022.

From le : Marie R. Gill, former Broward County Mayor Dale Holness and Jeane Garvey. – Contributed

Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness (le ) and leader of the People's Na onal Party Mark Golding met recently at the Mona Campus of the UWI in Kingston to discuss ma ers rela ng to na onal security, cons tu onal reform, health, and Jamaica 60. In the background is opposi on spokesperson on na onal security, Peter Bun ng. – Contributed

Jamaica's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Senator Kamina Johnson-Smith (right) met with her counterpart in Panama Erika Mouynes recently to discuss rela ons between the two countries. – Contributed

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, signs a condolence book while viewing the body of veteran Jamaican journalist, Winston Wi er, at Perry's Funeral Home in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on Saturday (March 5). – Contributed Constance Stanley, Lauderhill Chief of Police (center), accepts the Proclama on for Black History Month at Lauderhill's City Hall on March 4, 2022. From le : Commisioner Denise D. Grant and Lauderhill Mayor Ken Thurston. – Contributed

The USVI Moko Jumbie S lt Dancers performing at the Afro-Carib Fes val on February 26 in Miramar. Back (l-r) Vernon Brooks Jr., Iskeil Richards, (front l-r) Marcario Davis and Aaron Byrd Jr. – Contributed Jacqueline Guzman - Deputy Mayor, City of Sunrise, and son Jose at the Jamaica Interna onal Music Awards held in Sunrise on February 28th. – Contributed

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Harry Belafonte to Be Honored by Jamaican Government with Highway The Jamaican government has announced plans to honor Jamaican-American Singer and Civil Rights Activist Harry Belafonte for his work as a humanitarian and activist across the diaspora.

In a message to mark Belafonte's 95th birthday on March 1, Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced that one of the country's highways would be renamed in his honor.

“As we celebrate with Harry Belafonte his 95 years, the Government and people of Jamaica…. in this our 60th year of Independence… will name one of our highways after our Titan, in his honor and in recognition of the long road to freedom Harry Belafonte has traversed on behalf of our people,” the Prime Minister said.

He pointed out that Belafonte “is an icon whose pristine voice, soaring melodies, and music on the global stage, magically matched the rhythm and power of his stride in the march for equal rights, justice, and empowerment.

In saluting his 95 years, the Prime Minister said, “Harry Belafonte's fierce defense of the dignity and integrity of our people has inspired us to make our own commitment to the struggle towards the fuller, mental freedom asserted by Garvey.”

Referring to Belafonte as a humanitarian and an activist, he said his unflinching stance for the upliftment of the Black race must be celebrated.

“His has been a constant voice against racial prejudice not only in the United States of America but in South Africa and anywhere in

Belafonte

Harry Belafonte has walked with kings and presidents yet has never lost the common touch. From Jamaica to Rwanda to Kenya to Senegal, he has given voice to the voiceless and hope to the downtrodden,” – Prime Minister Andrew Holness the world that injustice reared its ugly head,” he declared.

Prime Minister Holness also said that over the years, Belafonte “decried colonial oppression and has given a life of service to the campaign for the elimination of chronic poverty and disease, under-education, and economic hardships.”

He said the name “Harry Belafonte” is forever affectionately associated with uniting artists, philanthropists, and businessmen in the cause for African redemption. The very wellknown USA for Africa was one of his initiatives.

Harry Belafonte was born in Harlem, New York, to Jamaican parents. From 1932 to 1940, he lived with one of his grandmothers in

Jamaica, where he attended Wolmer's Schools.

He launched his musical career in the late 1940s. His breakthrough album Calypso (1956) became the first LP in the world “to sell over one million copies within a year. It also earned him the title of “Calypso King.” Some of his well-known songs included the “Banana Boat Song” (listed as “Day-O” on the Calypso LP) and “Jamaica Farewell.”

Belafonte eventually began recording in different genres of music and ultimately branched out into acting. He was also involved in the fight for civil rights throughout his career.

As one of Martin Luther King Jr.'s confidants, he provided financially for King's family. During the 1963 Birmingham Campaign, he bailed King out of Birmingham City Jail and raised $50,000 to release other civil rights protesters. He also financed the 1961 Freedom Rides, supported voter registration drives, and helped to organize the 1963 March on Washington.

In 1985, he helped organize the Grammy Award-winning song "We Are the World", a multi-artist effort to raise funds for Africa. He performed in the Live Aid concert that same year.

Two years later, he received an appointment to UNICEF as a goodwill ambassador.

Following his appointment, Belafonte traveled to Dakar, Senegal, where he served as chairman of the International Symposium of Artists and Intellectuals for African Children. He also helped to raise funds—alongside more than 20 other artistes—in the largest concert ever held in sub-Saharan Africa.

In 2018, Belafonte received Jamaica's fourth highest award, the Order of Merit (OM), for his outstanding contribution to music.

Belafonte is married to photographer Pamela Frank. He was married twice before and has four children and five grandchildren.

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CARIBBEAN Popular Jamaican Promoters Charged with Shoplifting in the US A Jamaican couple has been arrested for shoplifting in Connecticut.

Jadion Richards, 41, a party promoter popularly known as Jay Icon, and his spouse Akwele Lawes-Richards, 42, popularly known as Apple, were arrested and charged with larceny, conspiracy to commit larceny, and second-degree forgery.

The charges stem from an alleged shoplifting incident at a HomeGoods store in New Milford on February 25.

The couple is also under investigation for several similar alleged shoplifting incidents at various HomeGoods stores in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

According to a Facebook post from the Southbury Police Department, its officers were alerted to two individuals who allegedly stole several items from the store in New Milford.

“On February 25, 2022, Southbury Police Officers were alerted to a shoplifting that had just occurred at HomeGoods in New Milford.

The parties suspected in the New Milford theft were currently under investigation by the Southbury Police Department for organized retail theft across multiple states including CT, NY, and NJ.” The statement further stated that “upon their arrest, the couple was allegedly found in possession of a large amount of fraudulent HomeGoods receipts, fake drivers' licenses from the Tri-state area, a retail theft device, and other stolen items.”

The Jamaicans, well-known in entertainment circles, were released on bond and are expected to appear in court later this month.

Trinidad and Tobago Government Relaxes COVID-19 Measures dedicated to the care of confirmed COVID-19 patients,” Rowley said, adding that “as at March 1, 2022, all facilities in the Parallel Health Care System recorded occupancy levels well below the 75 percent which was the benchmark for alarm”.

He said as a result of the promising figures.

He expects that the national watchwords discipline, production, and tolerance will guide In a statement to Parliament, Prime the population's social behavior “as we go Minister Dr. Keith Rowley said at a global level, forward living with COVID-19 and that the January saw the highest number of new weekly majority of our population will proceed with confirmed COVID-19 positive cases since the dignified restraint”. onset of the pandemic.

He said it is also He said from December essential for the country to 23 last year, the country has “Of note, Trinidad and Tobago be mindful that as the been recording “a consistent had not observed a sustained government begins the but gradual decrease in process of lifting the hospital occupancy” and that increase beyond delta in remaining restrictions, “we this encouraging trend terms of the number of cases, will be considerate of our caused the authorities “to brothers, and sisters, and and thankfully to date, we hesitate and hold on any the fact that the virus, which further drastic response even have seen a significant unfortunately continues to as we remained wary of the decrease in the number of claim lives, is still amongst p r e s e n c e o f t h e v i r u s hospitalizations and deaths us.” amongst the entire populaRowley said the word arising out of this new variant tion”. responsibility is now being Rowley said January saw of concern.” – Rowley added to the list of the lowest occupancy levels watchwords, acknowledgin this current wave of ing that “common sense COVID-19 recorded. Over the and COVID-19 demand it.” past two weeks, overall Rowley said as Trinidad hospital occupancy steadily and Tobago enters this new decreased from the benchphase of living with the Rowley mark of 40 to 31 percent. virus and moving towards it “Madam Speaker, becoming endemic, the from February 1 to 28th, government has adopted 2022, a similar trend several new measures, has been noted across including the retention all levels of care, and of masking, which he all facilities, described as “an including the essential public health accident and measure which emergency should be retained departments

The government of Trinidad and Tobago has announced the relaxation of several measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

at this time especially due to the circulation of the extremely infectious omicron variant which lends itself to aerosolization and to significantly asymptomatic and mildly symptomatic disease.”

He said the World Health Organization reemphasized its recommendation to maintain mask use in the face of omicron in late December last year.

“As such, mask use will remain in force at this time in all public spaces and places where there is public interaction,” Rowley said, continues on B4 – Relaxes Measures

Antigua Implements International Sanctions Against Russia The Antigua and Barbuda ambassador to the United States, Sir Ronald Sanders, says his Caribbean island is instituting measures to ensure it implements international sanctions against named Russian persons and entities.

Foreign Affairs Minister E. Paul Chet Greene has since instructed that the complete existing list of US-sanctioned Russian persons and companies is to be respected and followed and Sir Ronald said he has made a formal request to the US State Department for the most up-todate list.

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EDITORIAL

Empowering Women and Girls in the Caribbean for Long-lasting Change

by Lilia Burunciuc and Ximena de Carpio

“Raise a son, and you will raise a man, raise a girl and you will raise a nation”. A World Bank report underlines the truth of this adage. It shows that increasing female labor market income contributed to a 30 percent reduction in extreme poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean.

There are many examples of how women are accelerating and driving growth in the Caribbean. An International Labor Organization, ILO report noted that the Caribbean is a world leader in terms of the share of women managers. Over 40 percent of all managers are women in eight of 11 countries in the region. At the time, Jamaica reported the highest proportion of women managers in the world at 59 percent. However, while there is progress, women do continue to face challenges due to their gender.

As we commemorate International Women’s Day, we take the opportunity to reflect on what the region has achieved on the path towards empowering its women and girls and what still needs our urgent attention and action.

The Good The region has made remarkable progress in some areas. Take the example of girls’ education. In many countries in the Caribbean, most children, both boys, and girls, now attend primary school. And gender gaps in secondary and tertiary enrollment have been reduced. In fact, in many countries in the Caribbean, girls are more likely to graduate than boys.

Our Country Gender Scorecards, which track countries’ progress towards gender equality, provide insight into the strong school performance of girls.

They show that girls complete secondary school at higher rates than boys in Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. A similar pattern can be observed for post-secondary levels of education. In

fact, although the education achievements of girls are encouraging, the region has to avoid a reverse gender gap and strive for parity in education achievement.

The Gaps Nonetheless, there are many areas in which women continue to face significant challenges. Even in areas of seeming progress, there is ample room for improvement. The talented girls who work hard to complete their education often do not get a chance to reach their full potential. Once out of the education system, they are confronted by challenges such as lack of childcare support, harassment, and sometimes even violence. Men in the Caribbean are more likely to be employed and, as in other the broader Latin America and Caribbean region, they usually make more money than women. Women in Dominica and Jamaica, for instance, earn roughly 85 cents for every dollar earned by men.

Higher educational completion is not reflected in political representation and decision-making either.

Apart from positive exceptions such as Grenada, women in the region remain largely underrepresented in parliament and top management positions.

Moreover, COVID-19 has resulted in a significant setback in equality between men and women. Recent phone surveys conducted by the World Bank and the UNDP show that the effects of the pandemic continue to reverberate. In most countries, an increasing caregiving burden combined with labor market disruptions led to a perfect storm for women workers.

Women were hit far harder by job losses, partly due to the sectors they worked in, and suffered stronger reductions in working hours. The pandemic has also been widely documented to setback any progress made on eliminating violence against women. We have seen a significant increase in calls to domestic violence helplines in many countries since the start of the pandemic.

The Opportunity We should use the recovery from COVID-19 to put women and girls at the center of policy solutions

and ensure that we close gender gaps with impacts that will last beyond the pandemic.

One such area which could bring dividends now and, in the years to come, is advancing the participation of women in entrepreneurship and catalyzing the presence of women-led businesses in the economy.

Compared to men, women entrepreneurs in the region face greater challenges in obtaining financial resources and starting a business. Enhanced opportunities for women-led businesses, including in male-dominated sectors, could be a game-changer for the region and catalyze jobs creation, innovation, economic growth and poverty reduction.

To do this, we have to narrow gaps in women’s access to finance. Compared with male entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs are often disadvantaged in access to finance, which is key for the survival and expansion of their business. Governments can use a variety of financial solutions to support women-led firms, such as grants, fee reductions, cash transfers, and loans on flexible terms.

Closing the gap in access to digital technologies will also be critical. In the context of COVID-19, digital provision of financial services expanded, and many companies shifted to home-based work. Providing women with mobile phones, distributing free sim cards, providing financial support to access reliable mobile internet, and offering digital literacy training can help ensure that women reap the benefits of these developments.

At the World Bank, we are dedicated to promoting women and girls’ equality through our operations and knowledge sharing. Gender equality is at the core of our engagement in the Caribbean, and many tailored solutions are already underway. Let’s ensure that future generations of talented girls will have even more progress to celebrate on International Women’s Day. Lilia Burunciuc, is the World Bank Country Director for the Caribbean and Ximena de Carpio, is the Manager of the World Bank Poverty and Equity Practice in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Up to 250 Haitian Migrants Detained after Wooden Vessel runs Aground United States law enforcement authorities say they detained more than 100 Haitian migrants, including children, who were seeking to enter the country illegally by boat late Sunday.

“The condition of the vessel was reported to be in poor condition, not to mention overloaded with migrants, no life jackets or anything on board. All of their lives were in danger during the trip,” said Adam Hoffner of the US Border Patrol.

The authorities said the wooden boat carrying a large number of Haitians ran aground on Sunday afternoon in the shallow waters off the coast of Ocean Reef Club north of Key Largo, about 300 metres from shore.

They said there were between 150 and 250 Haitians on board, including women and children.

“We do suspect this was a smuggling operation that did depart from Haiti,” Hoffner said, adding “our concern right now is the safety of the migrants.”

The authorities said an unknown number of Haitians jumped into the sea and swam to shore moments after the boat ran aground.

Some of the Haitians on board the boat needed medical assistance, Chief US Customs and Border Protection Officer Walter N. Slosar said.

Despite public appeals and repatriation, Haitians in search of a better life, risk their lives by undertaking the perilous journey by sea in order to reach the United States.

Haiti to Receive US$45million Grant From CDB Haiti is to receive US$45 million in grant funding from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) between 2022 and 2026.

That's according to CDB Vice-President of Operations Isaac Solomon while addressing the United Nations Economic and Social Council's Ad Hoc Advisory Group last week.

Following the assassination of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse in July 2021, a new country strategy for Haiti has been under development; Solomon emphasized: “The Bank will seek to strengthen its capacity for greater adaptability and effectiveness considering Haiti's distinct challenges.”

Haiti continues to face severe challenges since a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck in January 2010, leaving more than 200,000 Haitians dead and causing billions of dollars in damage. Since then, the country continued to have more minor earthquakes and severe floods each year.

The CDB vice-president assured that the Bank will remain engaged with its Haiti Country Office to preserve hard-won development gains and build resilience. The office, established in 2018, is the only CDB operational post apart from its headquarters in Barbados.

The Bank is also seeking to scale up donor coordination. “Each donor should concentrate on its areas of strength and where it can have maximum impact. Responding quickly and in a coordinated manner, with harmonized processes will be very important for optimizing

our resources and realizing greater benefits for all,” said the CDB vice president.

In addition, the Bank will seek to increase collaboration with humanitarian organizations, non-governmental and civil society organizations, and local actors. It will also ramp up private sector support to foster resilience in ways not covered by traditional humanitarian and development response, particularly at the micro-level and in the informal sector.

While addressing the Advisory Group, Solomon stressed that the Bank is exploring innovative instruments to extend financing facilities, grow multilateral finance and build a more robust financial ecosystem for the region, bringing benefits to Haiti.

He noted that the CDB aims to increase access to concessional finance, given the multiple vulnerabilities faced by Haiti and the

rest of the region.

Since Haiti joined the CDB in 2007, the Bank has allocated grants totaling US$209 million for interventions in education and training, community-driven development and agriculture, environment, and disaster risk management, as well as sustainable energy.

The Caribbean Development Bank is a regional financial institution established in 1970 to contribute to the harmonious economic growth and development of its Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs). In addition to the 19 BMCs, the CDB's membership includes four regional, non-borrowing members (Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela) and five non-regional, non-borrowing members (Canada, China, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom). The CDB's total assets as of December 31, 2020, stood at US$3.64 billion.

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A Brighter Look FPL Volunteers Give Communities a Facelift Through its Power to Care initiative, Florida Power and Light (FPL) gave two community non-profit programs a brighter look for 2022 when volunteers spent the day beautifying and landscaping the facilities at The WOW Center in Kendal and the Citrus Health Network in Hialeah.

In its 14th year, the annual Power to Care week ran between February 28 and March 5. FPL's Power to Care week consists of 30 projects led by over 500 employees and their families in 13 counties across Florida.

In Kendal, more than 20 Florida Power & Light Company volunteers had all hands on deck at the WOW Center, spending the day enhancing the exterior front area by weeding and landscaping. Over at Hialeah, a similar number of volunteers spent the day beautifying the Citrus Health Network's recreational spaces, including painting, drawing murals, and landscaping.

This is one of nearly 30 in-person and virtual volunteer projects part of Power to Care Week. Volunteers roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty to help make the communities they serve even better places to live, work and raise families.

Formerly known as Community Habilitation Center, the WOW Center was organized in the early 1970s by a small group of parents of children with developmental disabilities (autism, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome, PraderWilli syndrome, spina bifida).

Today the WOW Center is an Adult Day Training (ADT) center that serves more than

Another Congressional Seat to Become Vacant; Broward Commissioner Announces Bid

By Jhaneal Lewis CNW Reporter

Another South Florida Congressional seat will open up following the announcement by Rep. Ted Deutch that he will leave Congress this fall.

Volunteers spent the day beautifying and landscaping the facilities at The WOW Center in Kendal and the Citrus Health Network in Hialeah. – Contributed

200 adults with developmental disabilities through programs and services to help them learn skills to lead meaningful and productive lives.

The Center offers support, guidance, and encouragement to adults with developmental disabilities regarding their personal choices, abilities, growth, and ultimately, independence. It provides individuals with programs designed to help them learn skills to lead meaningful and productive lives, explore their potential, and develop a sense of community. To attain these goals, the agency offers the following work and education programs: Life and Work Skills, Technology Lab, Art, Sports and Fitness, Music Therapy, Community Based Education, Supported Employment, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Services, Special Olympics, and a Kiwanis Aktion Club.

Citrus Health Network was founded in

1979 as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) community mental health center dedicated to serving mentally ill individuals and their families.

Citrus provides services to adults and children across the spectrum of cognitive and behavioral health needs and is one of the largest mental and behavioral health providers in South Florida.

Dr. Robyn Lyn, Clinical Coordinator, Citrus Health Network, said: “The kids here are going to benefit from this service. They love to come outdoors. They love to play sports, play basketball, read. This is really going to have an impact, a positive impact on their mental health.”

Florida Power and Light's employees are happy to help their communities. Darlyne Jean-Charles, one of the many volunteers, said: “We're very happy to come out and help these underserved kids and just to show our faces and to show that we support and the mission of Citrus Health.”

Deutch

In a statement last week, Deutch said he will not seek re-election and instead plans to become the CEO of the American Jewish Committee.

"After serving the public for more than 15 years, I have decided I will not seek re-election this November," Deutch said in a statement.

The Democrat has represented Florida's 22nd district, which covers parts of Broward and Palm Beach Counties, for the last 12 years. His seat will be the second in South Florida to become vacant in the last two years. The untimely death of Rep. Alcee Hastings in 2021 had opened up the seat for Florida's district 20. That seat was filled by HaitianAmerican Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick.

Deutch is among three Florida Democratic incumbents who have announced they will be leaving congress. Reps. Stephanie Murphy and Charlie Crist are also not returning.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Shenseea Named MTV's Push Artist for March Jamaican dancehall artiste Shenseea continues to shine on the international scene. She has been named MTV's Global Push Artist for March.

The singer-songwriter-rapper has quickly worked her way to the top, from touring with Sean Paul and collaborating with artistes like Tyga, Major Lazer, Christina Aguilera, Masego, Kanye West, and more.

This special recognition coincides with her debut album, Alpha, on March 11.

Alpha will host the singles “Blessed” featuring Tyga, “Lick” with Megan Thee Stallion, and “R U That” with 21 Savage. The project will also feature Beenie Man, Offset, and Sean Paul.

Shenseea joins MTV Push to open up about how she brings her experiences and influences into her songwriting, empowering her fans to be confident.

“When I go to make a song or try to catch a vibe on a beat… being from Jamaica, I have a vision, and I will not lose myself to get that vision,” Shenseea told MTV. The Mandeville-born singer added, “I still try to infuse a bit of my patois in my music, and it's what makes me unique, and it's what makes my sound.”

The Blessed singer spoke about the music that inspired her growing up in Jamaica. “I listened a lot to Beyoncé, Rihanna, Chris Brown, and Nicki Minaj. I grew up with those artistes, just listening to them nonstop.”

Shenseea has always been a lover of music from an early age and got her big break when she collaborated with dancehall artist Vybz Kartel on the track “Loodi.”

The 25-year-old, in her interview with MTV, also highlighted how her faith influenced her musical upbringing.

“The very first time I performed in front of a crowd was at church, I was about eight or nine years old, and I sang Whitney Houston's “Greatest Love of All.” I was nervous, very nervous! I didn't even stay and hear what the feedback was; I just ran straight out of the church.”

Shenseea further reiterated that the church helped her hone her skills, paving the way for her today. “At church is where I learned how to harmonize, you know, just listening to different notes – sounds so heavenly, sounds so godly – so I infused that in my music even up until now. Whatever I'm doing, when you hear my background vocals, it's Jesus in there a little bit.”

The rising dancehall artiste has been turning heads on the international scene.

Recently, Apple Music selected her as the streaming service's “Up Next” artiste.

The Interscope Records signee recently performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live, where she performed her new song, “Deserve It.” The song currently has over 139,000 views on YouTube.

MTV Push, created by MTV's Music & Talent US & International teams, connects fans across the globe with a new music artiste every month through live performances, broadcast premieres of music videos, interviews, and exclusive broadcasts.

Previous MTV PUSH artistes have included: Lizzo, Billie Ellish, Doja Cat, H.E.R, Jack Harlow, Chloe x Halle, and SZA.

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When I go to make a song or try to catch a vibe on a beat… being from Jamaica, I have a vision, and I will not lose myself to get that vision. I still try to infuse a bit of my patois in my music, and it's what makes me unique, and it's what makes my sound.

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By Jovani Davis CNW Reporter

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ENTERTAINMENT

Machel Montano Thrills Millions

Legendary Reggae Veteran Denroy Morgan Passes

at India's Maha ShrivRatri Festival On a day when thousands would celebrate his music in Trinidad and Tobago, soca king Machel Montano had millions of Indians dancing to soca as he graced the stage at Sadguru's Maha ShrivRatri celebrations.

Dressed in a red and black kurta, Montano began his four-song performance with “Come Awake,” a song written for Sadhguru's Save Soil campaign, which was the theme of the 12-hour show on Tuesday, March 1.

This was the singer's first major public performance since his final Machel Monday show in 2020, which culminated in an on-stage wedding to Renee Butcher.

Montano had millions of Indians, including Sadhguru himself, on their feet and dancing as he treated the audience to several of his songs, including “Dance with You,” as well as “Touch the Ground,' a new song he debuted with Marge Blackman for the Save The Soil concert.

Machel, who is celebrating over 40 years in the music business, has collaborated with top artistes like Arianna Grande, Pitbull, and Shaggy.

Maha ShivRatri is one of India's largest and most sacred festivals, with spectacular musical performances by renowned artistes. The festival, also known as 'the great night of Shiva,' celebrates the overcoming of darkness and ignorance. It also marks the grand marriage of the lord of destruction, Shiva – with the goddess of fertility, love, and beauty and Parvati, also known as Shakti (power).

Videos of the event showed women in their traditional saris among thousands on their feet waving their hands. Sadhguru, too, rose from his chair and, as he walked closer towards Montano's performance moving his feet around in a classic dance to the soca music.

Montano appeared to be thoroughly thrilled by the

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opportunity to perform to his biggest audience ever while receiving the reception many could only dream of attending.

The Caribbean soca king captivated the audience and kept the message alive during his performance.

“Right now, in this world, it's up to us to save soil.

Are we ready for this challenge? Right now, Sadhguru is on his way across the globe. Are we ready to ride with him?” he asked.

For the past seven months, Montano has participated in a yoga program at the Isha Yoga Center.

Montano will join Sadhguru on a Caribbean tour in mid-March, including visits to Antigua and Barbuda, Guyana, and Belize. They will meet with government leaders from across the region to discuss and collaborate on the Save Soil campaign.

Veteran reggae singer Denroy Morgan, father of members of the reggae band Morgan Heritage, has died at the age of 76 after a prolonged battle with cancer.

Morgan passed away March 3 at his home in Atlanta in the company of his children and extended family. His death was confirmed in a statement by his family. “It is out of sincere love that we share that our beloved father and patriarch, The Honorable Bishop Ras Denroy Morgan, has ascended. Daddy has been our light, our source of love and joy all our lives.”

“Our family thanks you in advance for your overwhelming love and support, and we ask for your continued prayers as we go through this process. We also ask that you please respect our privacy during this time of healing. Thank You!” the statement read.

Morgan fathered 30 children, 15 with his wife, Hyacinth. The children formed several groups, including The Dreads, LMS, and the Grammywinning internationally acclaimed roots and culture band, Morgan Heritage.

Morgan died leaving 104 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Born in Clarendon, Jamaica, in 1946, Morgan left Jamaica in 1965 at the age of 19 for the United States to become a musician. He was part of the formation of the Black Eagles, a New York City reggae band in the 1970s, before launching a prosperous solo career in the 1980s onwards.

Morgan found success in the US in 1981 with the release of his I'll Do Anything for You album when the title track became a big R&B and dance hit. However, in the realm of reggae, Morgan's peak period was when he signed in 1984 with RCA Records. That deal led to the release of the reggae album Make My Day and marked him as the first reggae artiste to be signed to RCA Records.

In March 2014, he announced he was working on a new album, Half N Half, featuring cover versions of Bob Marley songs and excerpts from speeches by Haile Selassie and working on an updated version of his memoirs.

His children were all involved in music growing up and have since formed two separate bands, and one is a successful solo act.

The reggae band Morgan Heritage comprises his children Peter “Peetah” Morgan, Una Morgan, Roy “Gramps” Morgan, Nakhamyah “Lukes” Morgan, and Memmalatel “Mr. Mojo” Morgan.

The dancehall/hip hop band LMS comprises his children, the trio Noshayah Morgan, Otiyah “Laza” Morgan, and Miriam Morgan.

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New Banknotes

Relaxes Measures

ing this strife and division and instead seek constructive, real, and symbolic ways of forging unity, noting that “there was no better way to do it than to have the political rivals appearing together on the $2,000 note.” He told the House that the Manley and Seaga families gave consent for them to appear together.

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adding that public transport will be allowed to return to 100 percent of capacity.

“Mask wearing will continue to be required in vehicles being used for public transport, including vehicles in which persons are paying to be transported; families will no longer be required to be masked in their vehicles. This change will also apply to marine vessels being used by families.

“We are removing restrictions with respect to the length of time and numerical capacity at religious places of worship.

Mask wearing will continue to be required during services at religious places of worship”.

Rowley said the number of persons permitted at graveside funeral services will be unrestricted, but mask-wearing is mandatory for the time being.

The Public’s Response As the news hit the world wide web, Jamaicans responded with praise, dissatisfaction, or happiness. On Facebook, Michael said: “If you are gonna change the banknotes, then new and fresh faces should be on it. Such as Bob Marley, Miss Louise Bennett, Usain Bolt, Donald Quarrie, and Dennis Brown. That would have revalued the dollar.”

Peter wasn’t thrilled. “Jamaica is a real Netflix series... The two people who started the wanton destruction of Jamaica dem put pon di 2000-dollar bill... Bwoy... Jamaica needs to press the "Reset" button,” he said.

Meanwhile, Nodene saw no reason to celebrate. “What is there to celebrate? This is to show how useless and bankrupt of ideas the government is. Is this supposed to be a feel-good moment for poor destitute Jamaican with no hope?

Pretty money that has no value!!!! Andrew Holiness and his band of thieves need to pack up and leave what’s left of Jamaica to someone who genuinely cares and has ideology that can move its ppl forward,” she lamented.

It’s not known how much the currency upgrade will cost, but some people wonder if it is the best use of money by the government. Claudette Pinkin, from Fort Lauderdale, asks, “Why would the government waste money on money at this time when so much suffering is going on in the country from COVID.” Plantation resident Rion Dunswell told CNW, “Jamaica is not a real place when politicians find happiness in wasting

Quarantine times reduced, team and contact sports to resume “For unvaccinated nationals returning to Trinidad and Tobago, a reduction in the quarantine time will be applicable.

Quarantine time will be reduced from 14 to seven days, with discharge taking place on the receipt of a negative PCR test on the seventh day.

“We will decrease the national quarantine time for contacts of positive cases from 14 to ten days. This will allow for increased productivity and a decrease in the likelihood of staffing shortages, especially amongst the essential services. Of note, the Ministry of Health recently reduced the isolation time for positive patients from 21 days in all categories to ten days for persons with no symptoms and 13 days for those with moderate to severe symptoms. They will be discharged in accordance with the discretion of the County Medical Officers of Health.”

He said public gatherings of people in groups of no more than 25 are now permissible, and the recommencement of team sports and contact sports is allowed.

“We will allow the establishments that are currently allowed to operate as safe zones for vaccinated or exempted persons, and children under the age of 12, to operate at 75 percent capacity.

As of Monday, March 7, Rowley said the public service will return to full service, and all public servants are expected to return to work as usual.

Sanctions

ordered his troops into Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of people and more than two million having already fled the East European country.

“It is important to appreciate that not all Russian persons and entities have been placed on a sanctions list. These lawful persons and entities continue to be entitled to benefit from services

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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, presents the new series of Jamaican banknotes as he opened the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday March 8.

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taxpayers’ money on things that bring no real value and have no need at this time.”

Minister Clarke said the new and updated notes will be more durable, resulting in reduced frequency of orders. He says the new notes will also allow for the visually impaired to identify them easily.

Several national heroes’ images were removed from banknotes, as those notes were demonetized over the years.

However, all seven national heroes and four deceased prime ministers will now be featured prominently on the six new notes.

The new notes will feature former Prime Ministers Hugh Shearer and Donald Sangster on the $5,000 note and national heroes, founding fathers, and cousins, Norman Manley, and Sir Alexander Bustamante on the $1000 note. National heroes Sam Sharpe and Nanny of the Maroons will be on the $500 note, while national heroes Paul Bogle and George William Gordon will appear on the new $50 note. Jamaica’s first national hero, Marcus Garvey, will appear alone on the upgraded $100 banknote.

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provided by Antigua and Barbuda and other countries,” Sir Ronald said.

“In this regard, the relevant agencies in Antigua and Barbuda will be required to follow the international sanctions lists,” the diplomat added.

Last week, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) chairman and Belize Prime Minister John Briceno, said that regional leaders at their inter-sessional summit in

Belize left the possible imposition of sanctions on Russia to individual member states.

“We discussed the issue of Russia at length,” he said, adding “CARICOM felt that that is something we should do as individual countries.

“We have to decide what kind of sanctions, if any, we can take as countries and not as CARICOM.”

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I N T E R N AT I O N A L W O M E N ’ S D AY

Caribbean Women

Making History Rear Admiral Antonee WemyssGorman Here’s to a woman who makes you stand at attention. Though small in stature Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman made big news this year when she assumed the role of Jamaica’s first female Chief of Defence Staff. This appointment is the first time in the island’s history that a woman heads the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF).

For 2022, International Women’s Day highlights the need to break biases associated with gender inequality with the hope of forging women’s equality in the workplace, at home, and in the community. Over the past year, several Caribbean women have broken such biases to make history as either the first woman, black woman, or woman of Caribbean descent to achieve an incredible feat. Here are a few of the wonderful women we want to highlight: Scotiabank Jamaica’s first brand ambassador. Yes, that means she became the bank’s ambassador before any Jamaican male athlete.

Her endorsement with Scotia comes months ahead of the 2022 World Athletics Championships scheduled for July 15-24 in the United States and will see the Bank supporting the athlete’s career for the next three years.

crowd with her speech “The untapped potential of raising children holistically.” After posting her presentation on its official TEDx Talks YouTube channel, more than 42,000 people flocked to get a taste of what Reid had to share. Fans were beyond proud and excited for her and showered her with praises.

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She was also the first female officer to serve at sea, which led to her becoming the first female appointed to a frontline combat role in the Caribbean. Wemyss-Gorman is also the first female officer of the Jamaica Defence Force to attain the rank of Rear Admiral, a first for the English-speaking Caribbean and the Commonwealth. This role makes her a senior naval flag officer, equivalent to a major general and air vice-marshal.

The world’s only female army boss served 15 years aboard Jamaica coast guard ships and as Operations Officer and Officer Commanding Shore Base, Second in Command of the JDF Airwing, and Commanding Officer of the JDF Coast Guard. She was responsible for the founding of the Caribbean Military Maritime Training Centre. She is an alumna of the US Naval War College and received a master’s in National Security and Strategic Studies from the University of the West Indies.

Dr. Terri-Karelle Reid Dubbed ‘Your Jamaican Girl,’ Dr. Terri-Karelle Reid certainly has become Jamaica’s and the region’s number one ‘hostess with the mostess.’ The veterinary-scientistturned professional emcee, speaker, human ethernet, and entrepreneur made history last year when she became the first Jamaican woman to speak at TEDxAstonUniversity under the theme UNTAPPED.

With a track record of track records, Jamaican sprinter Elaine Thompson Herah created history at the Tokyo Olympics last year by retaining her 200m title in 21.53 seconds. This time follows her historic 100 meters win of 10.61 seconds on July 31. She broke Florence Griffith-Joyner’s Olympic Record of 10.62 set at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

Focusing on her parenting skills and relationship with her daughter Naima-Kourtnae, Reid wowed the

Dame Sandra Mason, formerly the island’s governor general since 2018, was named president of the nation following a vote in parliament late last year. She now replaces the Queen as the head of state.

Motley also declared Robyn “Rihanna” Fenty as the nation’s newest and youngest female national hero.

Leondra Kruger The year started on a high for Supreme Court Justice and Deputy assistant U.S. attorney general Leondra Kruger when U.S. President Joe Biden announced her as a nominee to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court following the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer.

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Last year Thompson Herah became the first woman to retain the sprint double at the Olympic games.

In the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Thompson Herah won the 100m gold medal with 10.71s.

She won her second gold in the 200 m final, clocking 21.78s.

Thompson Herah is the fastest woman alive and the second-fastest woman in history. With her 200m Olympic win, she also ranks as the second-fastest woman in the 200 meters. She also shattered Jamaica’s 200m national record of 21.64secs set by Merlene Ottey in 1991.

She now holds four of the top 10 times ever run in the 100m and is the only woman to run four legal times under 10.70 seconds in history.

Mia Motley and Sandra Mason

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Barbados Prime Minister Mia Motley made history along with President Sandra Mason to become the first women to lead Barbados as an independent republic.

The Right Honorable Mia Motley, the island’s first female prime minister, also made history calling the country’s first election as a republic. Her party won 100 percent of the seats for the second time in a row. The Barbadian politician and attorney is also the first woman to lead the Barbados Labour Party (BLP), which she has led since 2008.

Winsome Sears Jamaica-born Winsome Sears assumed office on January 15, 2022, to become Virginia’s first woman lieutenant governor. Sears, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran born in Kingston, Jamaica, is the first woman of color to be elected to statewide office in Virginia.

The 57-year-old emigrated from Jamaica and grew up in the Bronx, New York.

She majored in English and minored in economics at Old Dominion University and holds a master’s from Regent University.

She then served as an electrician in the United States Marines. Sears, who ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 2004, previously served on the Virginia Board of Education. She was also appointed to the U.S. Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee by former U.S. President George W Bush. Before running for office, she served as a Marine pilot.

Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix

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Jackson is an all-around Jamaican sprinter who has accumulated several medals in the 400 meters, 4x400m relay, and most recently, 100, 200, and 4x100m events. Last year’s season won a bronze medal in the 100 meters at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics while forming part of the Jamaican sprint queen trio, which dominated the track. She also won gold for Jamaica at the Tokyo Olympics, running the anchor leg on the Jamaican 4x100m relay team.

Barbados-born jurist, Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix, is New York City’s new Corporation Counsel, following a historic 51-0 vote by the New York City Council. This appointment makes her the first-ever Caribbeanborn woman to serve in that capacity.

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Dr. Susan Collins

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Born to Jamaican parents, Kruger made history as the first black woman nominated for that office. The 45-year-old is a native of California, but her mother immigrated to the United States from Jamaica, and her late father was an American Jew. Famous for her life of firsts, Kruger graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University, where she earned her law degree from Yale Law School and served as Editor-in-Chief of the Yale Law Journal. She was the first Black woman elected to the position.

Additionally, from 2007 to 2013, Kruger was an assistant to the United States Solicitor General and the acting principal deputy solicitor general. She was the first Black woman to hold that role also.

Shericka Jackson Olympian Shericka Jackson raced her way to a new milestone this year when she became

In July, Jamaican-American Economist Dr. Susan Collins will become the first Black woman to lead a Federal Reserve Bank in the United States when she assumes the position of President and CEO of The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. She will oversee the Boston Fed’s monetary policy and economic research, its operational role in the US financial payments system, bank supervision, and community development in her new capacity.

The 63-year-old grew up in New York with her parents – a social anthropologist father who worked at the United Nations and a university librarian mother who had migrated from Kingston.

Collins says she came to economics out of curiosity after observing the poverty in Jamaica where she frequently visited with her parents to see relatives. So, with her interest piqued and with support from her parents, she pursued her career in economics.

She graduated summa cum laude from Harvard University in 1980 and earned her Ph.D. in economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1984. She has held various teaching positions at Harvard, Georgetown University, and the University of Michigan and served on the President’s Council of Economic Advisers from 1989 to 1990.

As Corporation Counsel, HindsRadix will lead the City’s Law Department, primarily responsible for providing legal representation to the City, the Mayor, other elected officials, and City agencies in all affirmative and defensive civil litigation. Her last position was an associate justice of the New York State Appellate Division, Second Department, where she served as an associate justice since 2021.

Before her appointment to the Appellate Division, Justice HindsRadix served as Administrative Judge for Civil Matters in the Second Judicial District for three and a half years.

Hinds-Radix, the first and current president of the Brooklynbased Caribbean American Lawyers Association, was elected to the Supreme Court, Kings County (Brooklyn) in November 2004. She served as a New York City Civil Court Judge from 2002 through 2004, spending her first year in the Criminal Court of Kings County.

Of course, we could go on to mention so many other Caribbean women who made history in the past year, but we want to know from you. Who else broke biases and made history, in your opinion?

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Sir Viv, Botham Thrilled

by New Series Trophy Both Sir Vivian Richards and Ian Botham have hailed the unveiling of the new Richards-Botham Trophy on Sunday.

Botham, perhaps England's greatest ever all-rounder, said: “It's a great idea and a truly lovely trophy. It really stands out and I'm honored to have my name on the trophy alongside my friend Sir Viv. “The captain who picks up the trophy at

Sir Vivian Richards (left) and Ian Botham unveiling the new Richards-Botham Trophy on Sunday March 6. – Contributed

the end of the upcoming series will be a happy man.”

West Indies faced England in the opening Test at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Tuesday, with the second card for Kensington Oval in Barbados from March 16-20.

The series will climax with the third Test at Grenada's National Stadium from March 24-28. West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite, who took over the leadership of the Test side last year, said the new trophy made the series “extra special.”

“We're really excited and ready for the upcoming Apex Test Series against England.

This is going to be an amazing three weeks of cricket,” he said.

“It's extra special too that we're playing for the new Richards-Botham trophy, a fitting tribute to these two great men. We want to be the first team to get our hands on it and celebrate with our fans.”

Brathwaite's opposite number Joe Root, who presided over England's 2-1 series defeat on the last tour here three years ago, said his side were also pumped over the series.

“Test series between England and West Indies are iconic, and to have a trophy named after arguably the two most outstanding England and West Indies cricketers of all-time in Lord Ian Botham and Sir Vivian Richards is a fitting tribute for this great rivalry,” Root said.

Bermuda Football Association to Refer Jamaican Ref's Abuse to Independent Panel The Bermuda Football Association (BFA) says it is preparing a report to be sent to its independent disciplinary committee after a visiting Jamaican referee, who sent off two players in a top-flight league match, was abused by players and spectators.

The BFA said it deplored the behavior shown towards Steffon Dewar in the Premier Division match between hosts Devonshire Cougars and rivals Devonshire Colts at the Devonshire Recreation Club ground last Saturday night, which nine-man Cougars won 3-1.

Local referees downed tools on Sunday and again in midweek but have agreed to return for Saturday's round of games.

Calling on members of the football fraternity to commit to tackling the issue of violence at matches, the BFA said in a statement: “We wish to make it abundantly

SPORTS Paralympians Speak out Proudly on March 11 as Paralympic Day The Jamaica Paralympic Association (JPA) and the Paralympic movement in Jamaica will celebrate Paralympic Day on March 11.

Governor General, Sir Patrick Linton Allen, recently issued the proclamation.

The Richards-Botham Trophy replaces the Wisden Trophy which served as the symbol of competition between the two teams for the last six decades until being retired following the 2020 series in England.

“It's a truly special feeling to have the fantastic trophy named in honor of my friend Ian and myself,” Sir Viv said following a ceremony at the Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium.

“We played a lot together and built a great friendship on and off the cricket field. As I said earlier, I am truly delighted to know that the game that I have shown my love for has named such a prestigious award in recognition of what I managed to achieve. It's a beautiful trophy and I want to again thank everyone who came up with this idea and contributed to its creation.”

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clear that the BFA abhors the behavior displayed that resulted in football coming to a temporary halt.”

“The reports of the incidents are being collated and the file prepared for submission to the BFA's independent disciplinary committee to consider sanctions for any breaches and offences committed.”

Dewar sent off Cougars players Drewonde Bascome and Lejuan Simmons — both national team players — after the break.

Bascome got his marching orders for retaliation while Simmons was shown a yellow card for kicking the ball away after being flagged for offside and saw red in the closing minutes for using foul and abusive language in protest.

Simmons had to be restrained after the final whistle, with Dewar and the other officials reportedly having to be escorted from the

ground by security personnel, but not before some spectators showered drinks on the officials from an upper balcony of the clubhouse as they made their way to their dressing room.

The incident led match officials to immediately withdraw their services, resulting in the postponement of Sunday's Premier Division and First Division fixtures, as well as matches in the FA Cup, Friendship Trophy and Shield in midweek.

The first national movement in the Caribbean and Central America to have a Head of State so proclaim, Jamaica's Paralympians and paraathletes are speaking out proudly on what will now be an annual milestone event.

Neville Sinclair, is an accomplished Paralympian whose feats as an athlete and now as JPA's first Sports Manager, continue to motivate many. He said, “it's really a great feeling for this historic day will always be remembered by past and present athletes. I have been to at least ten Paralympic Games, equally as an athlete and coach, and this day brings greater joy and pride and at the same time humility as I look forward to celebrating it as an acknowledgment of our contribution to sports, sport development, and our society and a legacy that will live on forever.

Amen.”

The sport of taekwondo debuted for Jamaica at the 2019 Para Pan American Games and the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games. Shauna-Kay Hines, a well-decorated medalist and a UWI graduand in sport leadership and management, has the distinction of being the first para-athlete to represent Jamaica in that sport at those games and to earn the bronze medal in the former games.

“Having our Governor-General, Sir Patrick Allen, proclaim March 11 as 'Paralympic Day' in Jamaica is paving the way for the next generation of para-athletes to experience joy, inspiration, a celebration of fitness, sports culture, opportunities, and inclusion. I want to thank him for highlighting our hard work and dedication in representing our homeland globally,” she said.

The “Ambassador,” Alphanso Cunningham, a Paralympic Games and World Championship gold medalist and world record holder who has the enviable distinction of breaking his world record three times at one international event, reacted consciously.

“This is a very happy and proud feeling for me and my colleagues. It will cement our connection with the past greats who had set the trend which is inspiring tomorrow's athletes. Awesome day for us, awesome time for Jamaica.”

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