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Mayor Holness Assures Broward Residents

by Garth A. Rose

As concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19) heighten, Broward County Mayor Dale V.C. Holness is assuring residents that the county is doing everything it can to stem the spread of the disease, including declaring a state of emergency (SOE).

The Broward County Commission called a state of emergency on Tuesday after the Florida Department of Health confirmed that a fourth person in Broward County tested positive for the COVID-19.

Despite the SOE, Mayor Holness, in an interview with CNW, said residents should not panic but should take all the necessary precautions to prevent contracting and/or spreading the virus. “This should be a period of calm and readiness as we rely on the strong collaborative partnerships we have locally to meet these challenges,” he said.

Even as he called for cool heads, he did not downplay the seriousness of the virus. “This is a very serious issue that we face. The only way for us to win over the coronavirus transmission is for us to eliminate the transmission, which means taking the necessary precautions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as we go about our daily lives.”

Mayor Holness explained that he has “been in contact with Governor Ron DeSantis

“This is a very serious issue that we face. The only way for us to win over the coronavirus transmission is for us to eliminate the transmission, which means taking the necessary precautions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) as we go about our daily lives.” – Mayor Dale V.C. Holness (who on Monday declared a State of Emergency for Florida) and he has offered full support. Our declaration of a state of emergency will allow us to interface with the state government for the support that we may need, including access to any funds that are available at the federal and state levels.”

No Shutdowns So Far The mayor is aware that people are panicking about a possible outbreak and have concerns about whether they will have enough supplies to ride out any quarantine that might be declared. People have been emptying supermarket shelves of water, tissue, paper towels, and other items, creating additional anxiety. Mayor Holness cautioned that “There is not a hurricane coming that’s going to shut down the power continues on B4 Don’t Panic

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EMPOWERING JAMAICAN YOUTH TO AIM FOR GREATNESS A3

CLAIMS OF ELECTION FRAUD CREATE STALEMATE IN GUYANA A4

GRAMPS MORGAN TO HOST THE 38TH IRAWMA AWARDS B2

TOKYO SUMMER OLYMPICS 2020 COLD BE POSTPONED TILL YEAR-END C3

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Islands of Hope: Andrea Hall (center le ) and Arlene Lewis (center right) and friends at the Shak’s Hope Sickle Cell Founda on Fundraiser Brunch in Davie. – Contributed

Class of 70: This group was dressed to impress at the recent Dinthill Technical Alumni Associa on’s 18th Annual Spring ball in Coral Springs. Photo Credit: Luke Ballen ne

Fabulous Four and the Lady: Winsome “Lady C” Charlton (far right) with Gem Myers (center) and friends of the “Fabulous Four” enjoying a moment on the red carpet in Coral Springs. Photo Credit: Luke Ballen ne

Top Chef: This top Chef was showing off his culinary skills at the recent Jazz in the Gardens Music Fest Foodie Event in Miami Gardens.

Photo Credit: Mark James

Broward County In The House: Broward County was well represented at the Na onal League of Ci es Congressional City Conference. L-r: Lauderdale Lakes Commissioner Marilyn Davis, Oakland Park Commissioner Tim Longergan, Tamarac Commissioner Julie Fishman, Sunrise Commissioner Mark Douglas, Lauderdale Lakes Vice Mayor Veronica Phillips, and Lauderdale Lakes Commissioner Beverly Williams. – Contributed

Up and Coming: Tesawn Banton, a firstformer, brought down the house at the Dinthill Technical Alumni Associa on’s 18th Annual Spring Ball at the Fort Lauderdale Marrio Coral Springs Hotel. Photo Credit: Luke Ballen ne

Double Foodie Trouble! These champion foodies are all smiles, enjoying the delicious delights at the Jazz in the Gardens Music Fest Foodie Event in Miami Gardens.

Photo Credit: Mark James

Health and Fitness: Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam and community members at the Mayor’s 5K - Health and Fitness Fair. Photo taken by drone. Photo Credit: AJ Shorter Photography Leading Lauderhill Lions: The Lauderhill Lions U10 football team was honored by the Lauderhill Commission for going undefeated and winning the FYFL Super Bowl Championship, and for being named “Ba le Na onal Champions” a er winning the Na onal Tournament in California. Pictured is the U10 team with City of Lauderhill Vice Mayor Howard Berger, Commissioner Denise Grant, and Deputy City Manager Desorae Giles-Smith. – Contributed

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Nicole McLaren-Campbell

Empowering Jamaican Youth To AIM For Greatness Many times, educators do not come in the form of teachers and principals of schools, but people that have offered mentorship to young adults and helped them to gain opportunities to achieve academic success. That is exactly what Jamaican author, professional speaker, and entrepreneur, Nicole McLaren-Campbell has done.

Through her academic company, she has helped hundreds of students in Jamaica, the wider Caribbean, the UK, and the United States, offering mentorship and advice, tutoring, and college and graduate school placement services, often to some of the world's most prestigious universities.

But before her company was founded, Nicole, the daughter of a University lecturer, was a wide-eyed Jamaican girl, with a largerthan-life attitude and a passion for personal empowerment.

At the tender age of 13, she represented Jamaica at Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) Junior Summit in 1998 and was selected to address a group including then UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. The following year, she was featured on the Nickelodeon cable channel in the documentary Nickellenium and chosen by Teen People Magazine as one of “twenty teenagers who would change the world.”

She later graduated from the St. Andrew High School for Girls in Kingston, then went on to study at Phillips Academy (Andover), Princeton University, and the University of London's School of Advanced Study and School of African and Oriental Studies.

Following her academic career, Nicole

In 2018, Nicole was named a recipient of the Governor General's Award for Excellence in Achievement and Leadership. She is regarded as one of the most influential young female voices in Jamaica on empowerment, education, parenting, and entrepreneurship.

worked at the Ministry of Energy and Commerce and then in the Ministry of Education as a senior policy analyst to then Minister of Education, now Prime Minister Andrew Holness. During her time away from work, she tutored in the Department of Government at the University of the West Indies, Mona. She also served as a volunteer working with Princeton University's admission office to interview applicants from Jamaica.

It was while working with Princeton, that the idea to start her own business came to her. "[A student I was helping] didn't quite piece the

application together in the right way and I had a gut feeling I could help students craft and communicate their unique value proposition to attract major scholarships,” Nicole said in an interview.

She later traveled to Philadelphia for training to become an independent educational consultant (IEC). The following year, in 2010, 25-year-old Nicole McLaren-Campbell founded AIM Educational Services.

AIM grew from just two students to hundreds of students, many of whom lived outside of Jamaica, in a matter of a few years. In

the years that followed, she founded AIM Higher Foundation, intending to provide academic resources and scholarships to Jamaica's promising low-income students so that they can pursue a successful tertiary education.

In 2017, McLaren-Campbell was selected to speak at the Paris Headquarters of UNESCO as part of the Give1 Foundation Emerging Global Leaders Conference. She was presented with their prestigious Women In Leadership Award, addressing an international gathering of academic luminaries regarding advances in girls' education in Jamaica and the Caribbean.

That same year, she published her first book, Make It Count: Tips on Unlocking Your Vision.

In 2018, she was named a recipient of the Governor General's Award for Excellence in Achievement and Leadership. She is regarded as one of the most influential young female voices in Jamaica on empowerment, education, parenting, and entrepreneurship.

She is also considered one of the most popular social media influencers in Jamaica, as her personal life attracts as much attention from the Jamaican community as her professional life.

Nicole has been married to Jeffrey “Agent Sasco” Campbell, Jamaican Reggae/Dancehall artist also known as Assassin, since 2011. The couple has two children together, 9-year-old Lauren and 8-year-old Joshua. She also considers herself a “bonus mom” to Assassin's oldest daughter, 14-year-old Allyana.

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Jamaica Confirms First Case Of Coronavirus

Guyana's Crisis

Jamaica, on Tuesday, confirmed its first imported case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Kingston.

According to Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Christopher Tufton, the patient is a Jamaican female who had traveled from the United Kingdom, which has cases of COVID-19. She arrived on the island on March 4, presented to the public health system on March 9, and has been in isolation since then.

Based on the patient's travel history and symptoms, health professionals suspected COVID-19. A clinical sample was collected and sent to the National Influenza Center, where laboratory tests confirmed the diagnosis today at approximately 11:00 a.m. The patient and family members have been informed.

Health authorities said the woman arrived in Jamaica to attend a funeral. While there is no word yet on when exactly she started to show symptoms, efforts are being made to trace people that she may have been in contact with.

The news comes just hours after another Jamaican escaped from the quarantine center in Kingston on Monday evening. The man arrived on the island on March 7 and had been placed in quarantine for observation. After being allowed to retrieve personal items from someone at the gate of the facility, he escaped in a car. He was later captured by in the early hours of this morning by the police force.

For further safety measures, three European countries, Spain, France and Germany, have been added to the list Jamaica has restricted travel to, in light of the COVID-19 outbreak.

In addition, imposed travel restrictions remain in place for China, Italy, South Korea, Singapore, and Iran, that were previously announced.

“The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and I met...with the ambassadors of those countries, and have informed them that based on the risk assessment of community spread of the virus in those countries, that travel restrictions would be imposed,” Tufton said.

Consideration is also being given to possibly cancel or reschedule several major events scheduled for this year, including the ISSA Boys and Girls Championships (CHAMPS). The government has already taken the decision that Jamaica will not participate in this year's Penn Relays to take place from April 23 – 25.

Claims of Election Fraud Create Stalemate

by Sheri-Kaye McLeod

What started off as a very normal and standard electoral process in Guyana, quickly turned into one of the most astounding local elections that the country has in recent times—leaving residents confused about which party will be leading the republic.

On March 2, Guyanese went to the polls to vote for either the ruling Partnership for National Unity and Alliance for Change (ANPU-AFC), supported by Afro-Guyanese and led by President David Granger; or the main opposition People's Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), supported by Guyana's Indian population and led by Irfaan Ali. When the polls closed on the night of March 2, the results from the various polling regions trickled in slower than usual. Hours turned to days as the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) announced they were having problems, which halted the counting process in a number of regions.

Still, by March 4, two days after the polls had closed, the returning officers in nine of the 10 regions declared official results, with the main opposition party, holding a significant 51,439-vote lead in the elections, seemingly on the path to victory.

But on Thursday, March 5,

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GECOM decided, against direct orders of Guyana's High Court, to release unverified results from Region Four, the largest voting region in the country, including the nation's heavily populated capital Georgetown. The Region Four results were enough to put the ruling party ahead in the vote count—sealing the election victory.

The commission's decision sparked allegations of electoral fraud by the ruling party from the PPP/C. The prevailing impasse over the election results has left Guyanese furious over the electoral process. Since the polls closed, there have been a number of protests in the country, one of which resulted in the death of an 18year-old boy on March 5.

The announcement of the results was also criticized by four groups of international observers, who said the process did not follow the country's

laws and lacked transparency.

In their joint statement on Friday, March 6, the U.S., British, Canadian and European Union officials agreed being worried about alleged electoral fraud influencing the election results.

“We call on President Granger to avoid a transition of government which we believe would be unconstitutional as it would be based on a vote tabulation process that lacked credibility and transparency,” the joint statement said.

Despite the commission's announcement of unverified results, the GECOM has not formally declared a winner of the elections. That did not stop Pre side nt Grang e r from celebrating victory on Thursday, with his supporters decked out in green, chanting “Black power wins again.”

Meanwhile, the PPP/C and Guyana's main private-sector association, which formed part of the continues on B4 – Guyana Crisis

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Talk UP The National Weekly caught up with 7 women nominatees for Prestigious Women of Excellence Award hosted

by City of Miramar Commissioner Maxwell Chambers. We asked them how it feels to be nominated and what they would like to impart on the next generation of women.

Daphne Campbell - Former Florida State Senator I’m honored to be selected and recognized as a role model to have demonstrated extraordinary leadership for the next generation women leaders. I want the next generation of women to know that in a time where everything can become disposable or replaced, to take time for human interaction. To empower their lives and [that of] others, to live in a way that allows them to express their strongest values, and to unfold the essence of who they are and who they aspire to be.

Elizabeth Guerin - Co-owner of Island TV - It is always comforting to be recognized by our community; it shows that these long years of work and effort in the media were not in vain. My message to the next generation is that the world these days has a tendency to accept and even praise mediocrity. And their role, for the betterment of our environment, is to understand that they absolutely need to fight against mediocrity in everything that they are doing.

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Nancy Dumay-Kaltural - Clothing Designer - I am extremely honored to be one of the recipients of the Prestigious Women of Distinction. I am earnestly grateful for the recognition I am receiving for my contribution to promote our culture. We are responsible to embed our culture into our next generation, so our movement, our appreciation, and our roots can continue to grow and make an impact around the world.

Lody Jean - It’s humbling and an honor to be recognized and to receive [this] Award. In the words of one of my mentors, Judge Melvia Green, “I am the first, but don’t let me be the last.” Being named the first Haitian-American woman to serve as a judge in Miami is a personal accomplishment but also so very special for my community. I have had the good fortune of being surrounded by strong and smart women who worked hard to make my achievement a reality. I look forward to continuing this mentorship so one day we will no longer count the ‘firsts’ and celebrate many more successful minority female Judges of Caribbean descent.

Naya Nayeli Fanfan - International Top Model - I am deeply honored to be a prestigious award recipient. This award validates and recognizes the joy it has been for me to inspire and impact others as a leader, beauty queen, international model, professional nurse, advocate, volunteer, fashion/etiquette coach, and much more for the past decade. We are healthy, balanced, leaders, and believers that serve. My message to the next generation is to focus on a balanced lifestyle. What you do, say, think, eat, and feel has a major impact on your mental health and growth. You owe it to yourself to be the best version of yourself.

Maya Asha - Miss Manalapan USA 2019 - During this International Women’s Month, I want to send a reminder to all women that #2020Vision means celebrating space for growth. To become the woman you desire to be takes time and patience and won’t happen overnight. I try to remind myself daily that the person I was three years ago, and the woman I am now, are two totally different people, and it only happened through giving myself time. Whether it be professional or personal growth, you got this girl!!

Ashira Mohammed - Mayor of Pembroke Park As we celebrate Women’sHistory Month, I feel honored and privileged to be selected as one of this year’s honorees. I got into politics because I wanted to help my community to become a better place to live. It feels surreal to receive an award for doing what’s right in your heart. If you can touch one person’s life, they will look around and touch another’s. I would tell them that nothing is impossible if you can think it then you can do it. I would only ask that as we progress, we lift our sisters to the next level so that we can collectively open more doors for our daughters and the next generation after them.

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Level With The People, Lives Are At Stake

MANAGING EDITOR Dr. Garth A. Rose grose@cnweeklynews.com

The mysterious coronavirus has hit the United States and the number of confirmed cases is escalating rapidly. At the end of February, just some 60 cases were reported in the U.S. and no reported deaths. Up to the time of writing, over 1000 cases have been confirmed and at least 37 patients have died.

At the beginning of this week, Florida, which had no known cases a week before, had 18 confirmed cases, including four in Broward County, and about 300 people were being monitored for possibly contracting the virus.

It’s becoming increasingly difficult to provide accurate real-time reporting of coronavirus cases in the U.S., with the disease spreading so quickly.

Additionally, people are very concerned and are craving accurate information on how to prevent and/or treat the virus.

While politicians grapple with the gravity of the situation in the U.S., people are left in the dark as to the severity of the outbreak.

Certainly, in a crisis like this, there is usually some level of anxiety as it pertains to transparency from our public officials. The coronavirus outbreak is a national emergency.

People will have to contend with the reality of the situation, so they need to know the truth.

That’s the only way to enable them to exercise good judgment.

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Mixed messages Adding to the public’s anxiety is the apparent chaos surrounding the dissemination of information out of Washington. Last week, Governor Ron DeSantis and Vice President Mike Pence, the lead man in the fight to stymie the virus, reassured cruise company CEOs that cruising would continue, despite the outbreak of the virus on cruise liners. Two days later, the U.S. State Department issued a travel advisory, warning U.S. citizens of an increased risk of infection of the coronavirus, on cruise ships.

Additionally, people over 60, the segment of the population most vulnerable to the virus, have been told to avoid cruise ships.

The comparison of the number of deaths

caused by the flu each year and what the coronavirus has caused so far has become a popular talking point. While more people die from the flu each year, at least there are vaccines and medications to treat it. The same cannot be said for the coronavirus, which has no vaccines or definitive treatment.

Unfortunately, while countries like South Korea have provided adequate medical kits and can perform more than 10,000 tests per day, the U.S. is nowhere near there, apparently due to inadequate supplies.

Americans, including Floridians, are not feeling secure, as each day more cases of the dreaded coronavirus are reported.

Politicians are urged to give free passage to the scientists and medical professionals to lead the communication channels during this mounting crisis. Americans should not be panicking because they don’t know what to believe. Level with the people!

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LA SECTION HAITIENNE

World Bank Approves $56M To Support Urban Development Last week the World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved a US$56 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) for the Cap-Haitien Urban Development Project. This project aims to improve urban infrastructure and public spaces to make the Cap-Haitien city region more livable and resilient.

“Cap-Haitien, the country's second-largest commercial center, has the potential to become a growth hub in the north but faces significant challenges that are constraining its development and reducing the quality of life of its citizens,” said Anabela Abreu, World Bank Country Director for Haiti. “The World Bank is working with the Haitian government and other development partners to make Cap-

Haitien a better place to live, visit, and do business.”

According to the Haiti Urbanization Review, around 64 percent of the population lives in urban areas, making Hait the 4th most urbanized country in Latin America and the Caribbean. However, urbanization has occurred in an uncoordinated and unregulated manner, resulting in over-crowded cities.

As much as 74 percent of Cap-Haitien's residents live in high-density neighborhoods and around 72 percent of its buildings are in flood-prone areas. At the same time, only a small fraction of urban land is dedicated to road infrastructure and public spaces, limiting movement, economic development opportunities, and restricting availability of recreational spaces. Guiding future growth

towards safer areas and ensuring availability and access to open spaces will, therefore, be key to promoting improved livability and resilient development in Cap-Haitien.

“Global experience shows that welldesigned and managed public spaces can have a wide-range of positive impacts on cities, contributing to equality and social cohesion, improving health and environmental sustainability, and supporting local economic development,” said Paula Restrepo, World Bank Project Team Leader.

The Cap-Haitien Urban Development Project aims to increase access to quality public spaces, improve mobility and road safety, and reduce the vulnerability of urban infrastructure to natural hazards. The project will upgrade a part of the Cap-Haitien waterfront, which could substantially contribute to the development of tourism and economic activity. It will finance the rehabilitation of road and neighborhood infrastructure to improve the living conditions in areas located along the urban expansion axis of the city. It will also strengthen government capacity to maintain these investments.

U.S. Ready To Work With New Haiti Government According to reports. the government of the United States is looking forward to working with the Haitian Government, including the newly appointed Prime Minister Joseph Jouthe and his ministerial Cabinet.

Jouthe

The U.S. Embassy in Haiti a statement shortly after President Jovenel Moïse named Environment Minister Joseph Jouthe as the new prime minister, replacing Jean Michel Lapin, on March 2.

“The United States urges the Haitian Government to meet the needs of the Haitian people by urgently addressing public security, restarting economic growth, and organizing free, fair, and credible legislative elections as soon as technically feasible,” the embassy said.

President Moïse, in an address on March 4 during the inauguration ceremony of the new prime minister, said appointing Jouthe was not coincidental but based on his experience in public administration.

“We need men and women soldiers who go into battle, who will make war for hunger, insecurity, and unemployment; citizens who will fight smuggling, tax evasion, and avoidance, extra-billing, corruption, and social injustice,” Moïse said.

Jouthe promised his first priority will be working towards restoring a security climate in the country. “The second priority of this new Government is the reduction of social inequalities. The third priority axis is the revival of the national economy,” he said.

The new prime minister, a trained civil engineer, is considered an experienced policymaker. He was environment minister and interim finance minister, and also worked for the humanitarian agencies.

He is the third person appointed to the post of prime minister since President Jovel Moïse has been in office.

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Lauderhill Chamber of Commerce Names 2020 Women of Distinction The Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce (LCC) has just announced the names of the honorees for the 7th Annual LCC Women of Distinction Awards Breakfast. According to a release from the LCC “We honor some of the finest and powerful women within Broward County. This year we are pleased to honor nine stellar women who have excelled at the top of their Profession in front of family, friends, and the community on Friday, March 20, 2020, at 7:30 a.m., at the BB&T Center [in Sunrise].”

After a competitive nomination process, nine of Broward County’s most influential women were selected to receive awards. They include Dr. Mildred Coyne, senior vice president of Workforce Education & Innovation at Broward College; Cynthia Borders-Byrd, CEO of C Borders-Byrd, CPA LLC; Sharon McLennon,

CEO of Splendor Realty, Inc; Natasha D. Mayne, Esq. of The Mayne Law Firm, P.A., Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator; Dr. Nichole Vaughan, associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Science & Wellness at

Broward College; Shaheewa T. Jarrett Gelin, Esq., founder and president of Broward County Black Chamber of Commerce; Chae Haile, president of Funded, a successful grant writing business which has generated millions of dollars to support South Florida nonprofit organizations; Cherry Marshall, CEO and co-founder of The Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant; Melony Gregory, executive vice president and cofounder of The Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant.

The Annual Awards Breakfast is an empowering event produced by LCC and powered by the Florida Panthers to honor dynamic women in Broward County and is attended by influential entrepreneurs, professionals, and public officials.

Women of Distinction alumni include power players like Congresswoman Debbie

Wasserman Schultz; former Broward County Mayor Barbara Sharief; Broward County judges Ilona Holmes and Jackie Powell; Urban League of Broward County CEO, Dr. Germaine SmithBaugh; and many others.

“Women over the years have had to push extra hard to prove that they are just as qualified to be impactful, inspiring, dynamic leaders,” said Lauderhill Chamber of Commerce president Karrelle Chang. “Our ‘Women of Distinction Awards’ acknowledges such achievements in the highest form, no matter how different the journeys,” Chang added. “Within her is Power.”

For more information send an email to info@LauderhillCoC.org. Tickets are on sale now on www.Lauderhillcoc.org.

Florida Fully Prepared for Presidential Preference Primary on March 17 Florida Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee has issued the following statement prior to the Presidential Preference Primary on March 17, 2020: “In the days ahead, millions of Floridians will early vote, vote-by-mail, or cast a ballot for Florida's Presidential Preference Primary on Tuesday, March 17. We are working with county Supervisors of Elections around the clock to guarantee that those votes count and that we ensure fair and accurate elections. Visit the Division of Elections website to find dates, hours and locations for early voting. Voters can also find their polling location using the Division of Elections' Voter Information Lookup.”

Regarding the evolving situation with COVID-19, the Florida Department of State has

provided guidance and information to all Supervisors of Elections about preparing for and mitigating exposure to COVID-19 at polling locations. The Department is working with these supervisors to ensure hand sanitizer stations are available at polling locations.

Florida voters concerned about COVID-19 should make themselves aware of ways to protect against exposure and should consider the Vote-By-Mail option.

mail ballot, the Election Day Vote-By-Mail Ballot Delivery Affidavit (DS-DE 136 - English PDF/ Español PDF) must also be completed in which the voter affirms he or she has an emergency that keeps the voter from being able to go to his or her assigned polling place to vote.

Vote-by-mail ballots must be received by the Supervisor of Elections by 7 p.m. on Election Day for that ballot to be counted.

Early Voting Vote-by-mail Voters are asked to return vote-by-mail ballots at their Supervisor of Elections office or any early voting location in their county or by mail. Voters may pick up a vote-by-mail ballot through Election Day from their respective Supervisor of Elections office. (The deadline for voters to request a vote-by-mail ballot to be mailed was March 7.) If a voter or designee waits until Election Day to pick-up a vote-by-

In Loving Memory Vivienne Dawn Langrin Age 68 yrs. Late of 1151 Kennewick Ct, Tampa Fl, made her transition Saturday February 29, 2020.

Leaving 3 sisters, 1 brother, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Home going service will be held on Saturday, March 14th, 2020, at Pentecostal Tabernacle International, 18415 NW 7th Ave Miami Gardens at 11.00 am.

Viewing will be at 10.00am Interment will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 2401 Davie Road Davie Fl.

Early voting in Florida is underway in all 67 counties and will continue to Saturday, March 14 in some counties and March 15 in others.

Additional information on early voting days, hours and locations is available on the Division of Elections website. Voters can also contact their local Supervisor of Elections office.

Voter Assistance Hotline The Division of Elections toll-free voter

assistance hotline is1.866.308.6739 (English and Spanish), available Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with extended hours on Election Day.

ID Requirements At The Polls According to Florida law, during early voting and on Election Day, voters will be required to provide a current and valid photo ID with their signature. If the photo ID does not contain a signature, voters will be asked to provide another ID with a signature. A voter who does not have an acceptable ID can still vote a provisional ballot.

Election Results On March 17, 2020, Florida's primary election results will be available on the Florida Election Watch website, FloridaElectionWatch.gov.

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The Rhythms Of Africa Pulsated In Pembroke Pines

by Lloyd Stanbury Some 2,650 Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica in South Florida filled the Great Hall of the Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines on Saturday, February 29, for Willie Stewart's Rhythms of Africa Music Around The World concert. This 8th presentation of the event was a fitting musical celebration of Black History Month and Reggae Month 2020.

The show which was conceptualized by former Third World drummer Willie Stewart was first presented 10 years ago in the City of Miramar.

The Rhythms of Africa project is executed through the non-profit Embrace Music Foundation working in conjunction with young musicians trained and mentored by Stewart.

This year's concert included talented young musicians from Pembroke Pines Charter High School, who, after just 30 hours of instruction, bonded and gelled into an electrifying and riveting percussion ensemble, the heartbeat of

the show's musical presentation.

The Broadway-style presentation conducted

by Stewart took the audience on a musical journey as they thrilled, often dancing in their seats, to rhythms from North, South, East and West Africa, South America, Cuba, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, New Orleans, Barbados, and Trinidad & Tobago. A very impressive list of established musicians and vocalists represent-

ing the musical traditions of these territories and countries performed along with dancers relating the story of the heritage and journey of Rhythms of Africa Music Around the World.

The talented performers included Jesse Jones, Nicole Yarling, Que the Wiz, Shanna Lee, Dottie Damaris Montijo, Enoch Bordes Bobby Rose, Leroy Romans, Vinni Hamilton, Frank Burt, Professor Clarence Charles, Carlos Pianas,

Kevin Jarrett, Jhefte Pierre, Christian Escobar, Jose Ruiz, Claudens Louis, Selena Serrano, and Gabriella Torres.

Jamaican popular artists, Richie Stephens, Pluto Shervington, Etana, and Chalice's Wayne Armond paid a fitting salute to Reggae Month.

Oliver Mair, Jamaica's Consul General to Miami made another of his now popular impromptu stage appearances, thrilling the huge audience with his Dancehall performance.

Rhythms of Africa 2020 was presented in association with the City of Pembroke Pines. In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the community, the Mayor of Pembroke Pines Frank C. Ortiz presented Stewart an official proclamation declaring February 29, 2020, William Stewart Day. Mair appropriately summed things up with his remark, “I am extremely proud of the work being done by Willie Stewart and friends, especially as it relates to our youth. His show was simply fantastic and was a great end to Reggae Month.”

Gramps Morgan, Lila Ike & Leighton Smith to Host the 38th IRAWMA

Gramps Morgan

Gramps Morgan, singer and Grammy Award-winning producer, will share in the hosting duties at the 38th International Reggae and World Music Awards on March 29, at the AC Marriott Hotel, Kingston, Jamaica. The decorated member of Morgan Heritage snagged three International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) in 2010 for Best Song, Best New Entertainer, and Best Crossover Song along with other musical accolades including two rammy Award nominations.

Reggae Singer Lila Ike and Comedian Leighton Smith will join him on stage. Both Ike and Smith are nominees vying for Best Female

Vocalist and Best Comedian respectively.

A host of celebrities will grace the red carpet including Koffee, Busy Signal, Spice, Sanchez, Derrick Morgan, Elephant Man, Stranger Cole, Capleton, Masicka, 6ixx -Daddy One, Jah Villani, Chronic Law, Flourgon, Tarrus Riley, Dean Fraser, Judith Gayle, Dance Xpressionz, Live Wyaa, Ngozi Wright, Wayne J, D'Angel, Joseph Sax, Tony Rebel, Queen Ifrika, Tabetashe aka Sparta Angel, Roga, Miss Nigeria, Lorna Bennett, Bounty Killa, Romain Virgo, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia “Babsy Grange, Josef Bagdanovich, IRIE FM, Bigga plus more.

Martin's International is working to pull off a stellar event with guests arriving on the red carpet starting at 6:00 pm. The entire show will be broadcast live on Irie FM and Sportsmax.

Ephraim Martin, president of Martin's International said in light of the coronavirus outbreak which has been making headlines around the world, and because IRAWMA is dedicated to Health Awareness, part proceeds from the event will be donated to Seaforth Health Center in St. Thomas, Jamaica.

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Carlene Davis Sings for Breast Cancer Awareness Having been diagnosed with breast cancer 24 years ago, Jamaican Singer Carlene Davis empathises with women who have endured a similar experience. On March 8, celebrated as International Women’s Day, she performed at the Gospel Breakthrough concert in Birmingham, England.

The event raised funds for breast cancer awareness.

It was organized by Pastor Martin John and his wife Dee, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year.

Chevelle Franklyn, a fellow Jamaican gospel singer, performed alongside Davis who was accompanied by her husband Tommy Cowan.

“It is always a privilege to share and minister at events such as these. Initially, I wasn’t too keen on sharing my experience because of the challenges that comes with it, I needed time for this experience to sink in,” said Davis. “As I grew in strength in my relationship with the Lord, I try to make it happen once I’m available.”

There is a high rate of breast cancer among Jamaican women. Last September, the Jamaica Cancer Society reported that 60 per cent of women diagnosed with the disease in 2018 were between the ages 25 and 59.

According to that organization, 974 breast cancer patients were registered in Jamaica that year. There were 413 deaths because of the disease.

Gospel Breakthrough was something of a homecoming for 66-year-old Davis. Born in Clarendon, a rural parish in central Jamaica, she migrated to the United Kingdom in her early teens and lived for eight years in Reading.

Davis moved to Canada where she also lived for several years before returning to Jamaica in the early 1980s. She established herself as an artist with songs like Stealing Love and Like Old Friends Do. In the early 1990s, Davis converted to Christianity

Carlene Davis (second from left) with Pastor Martin John (left), his wife Dee John and Davis' husband Tommy Cowan. Davis and Cowan were in the United Kingdom for the March 8 Gospel Breakthrough concert which raised funds for breast cancer awareness. – Contributed

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Buju Banton Reveals Title of Upcoming Album Buju Banton's new album finally has a title: Upside Down.

The veteran deejay revealed the name of his new album during an interview in Kenya recently. He told Silverstar – NRG Radio “My next album is coming out in April...It's called Upside Down, and Upside Down promises to be something excited. It will not make you think upside down, it will set your right side up after seeing all that is upside down,” he said.

The album will be his 13th studio album—his first since Before the Dawn in 2010. Last week, Buju hosted a small group of local and international media at Tuff Gong Studio in Kingston, Jamaica, where he played several tracks off the album. continues on B4 – Buju’s Album

Etana To Release Popular Hit From Her Album Popular Jamaican artist Etana, who impressed the large audience at the Rhythms of Africa concert in Pembroke Pines on February 29 with the song “Truly,” will be releasing the song which is featured on her new upcoming album, Gemini on March 20.

“The single is called “Truly,” a sexy love song with a little play on words and emotions. I wrote this song in 10 minutes...a sweet love connection vibe,” Etana is reported to have said.

Etana

She will be putting on three album launches for Gemini across two continents, one in Belgium on May 16, another in London on May 17, and then May 22 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The album will be released on the Free Mind Music label.

“The buzz is definitely building all over the industry for the album's release,” she said.

Etana outlined the thought process behind the genesis of the Gemini project.

“They say a 'Gemini' has two personalities and is in-tuned with their inner spirit and is very creative. I have been working with a 90 percent 'Gemini' team for a little while without even recognizing it.

So I'm just tapping into all of it. They also say Geminis can adjust and fit in well with all signs of the zodiac,” Etana revealed.

In the meantime, Etana is also confirmed to perform on gigs in Switzerland and England in August 2020.

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According to Buju Banton, the album comprises of 20 tracks.

Why? “Because it's 2020…and another reason, after a 10-year absence, we try to give the people some music for that missing time.”

The deejay also recently shared via Instagram that he was in the studio with popular American music producer and artist, Pharrell Williams. Pharrell is responsible for some of the most popular hits of Rihanna, Madonna, Jay-Z, among other artists. The post has sparked excitement among fans that believe Pharrell will produce music on Buju's project.

Also set for a release in April is a special 10″ vinyl edition of Trust/Steppa. Each song comes with the A Cappella and Instrumental Version. The record will be out on April 18, exclusive for Record Store Day in a limited edition of 2,500 copies.

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observer mission, accused the head of GECOM of allowing “attempts to perpetuate election fraud.” Opposition leaders say the elections commission altered Region Four's results to give Granger's coalition a victory. They have denounced the results, saying the PPP/C won the election.

On March 8, Guyana's High Court intervened in the crisis.

Acting Chief Justice (CJ) Roxane George-Wiltshire agreed to hear arguments on a suit seeking full verification of the votes for Region Four. There is, therefore, no likelihood of declaration of who won the election and the swearing-in of a new president until the case has been disposed of and verification of the votes have been completed.

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serving the public like the Airport and Port and Broward County Transit buses, have stepped up cleaning. Public health information provided by the CDC is being posted in all County buildings.

County health officials are warning residents to look out for symptoms similar to the seasonal flu and to stay home if they have symptoms. Experts caution residents to take the advice of their healthcare provider, avoid close contact with people showing respiratory symptoms, and to wash their hands frequently for at least 20 seconds or use a 60 percent alcohol-based hand sanitizer, avoiding touching their eyes, nose, and mouth and covering their cough or sneeze with a tissue.

Mayor Holness also encouraged people to greet each other the “new way,” using the elbow bump, fist thump, and the foot tap. “It sounds crazy but we’re in extraordinary times and we must use every precaution necessary to stay safe and healthy,” he said.

With primary elections scheduled to be held in Florida on March 17, the Broward Commission protective measures against the novel coronavirus are to make polling stations as sanitized as possible. It plans to have hand sanitizers at each polling place.

Also, plans are being made to sanitize voting equipment at polling stations every 15 or 30 minutes.

grid or the movements of goods,” so he is discouraging hoarding these supplies.

“There has to be a balance between using precautions and maintaining our normal daily lives,” he added.

When asked about possible shutdowns in the county, Mayor Holness said, “There is no guidance from the Florida Department of Health in Broward or the CDC for us to shut down schools, major events, or even government buildings at this time.”

Fourth Case In Broward

Billions at Stake for Guyana's Next Government

The fourth case declared in Broward County was of a 69-year-old woman, who like two of the others, is connected to, or employed by, Metro Cruise Services—a company that operates at Port Everglades.

According to the Department of Health, she has no history of recent international travel.

The Department of Health also issued an advisory for anyone who has recently traveled through Port Everglades, one of the busiest ports in the world, and is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms to immediately contact their doctor or local health department and self-quarantine for 14 days.

Mayor Holness held a joint news conference on March 6 to update the public on steps being taken to safeguard residents and visitors and said the county is ready to support the community as challenges arise.

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Billions of dollars are at stake for the next government of Guyana—the world's newest oil state. Production in the offshore oil fields, estimated to contain at least 8bn barrels, began in 2019. Economy experts say that the first proceeds from the oil boom are expected to generate tens of billions of dollars for Guyana this decade.

Thus, a disputed election and corrupted start to a new era of economic growth in Guyana could derail the country's plans to use its newfound oil wealth to spur economic development.

Many local politicians agree the confusing elections have been a terrible start to this new era. “This is an embarrassment that this emerging oil giant has to be sitting here at this table now and speaking on the brink of a dictatorship,” said Kian Jabour of a minor opposition party, A New and United Guyana.

The government said it expects up to $300m in oil revenues this year, which if managed properly, could be largely beneficial for Guyana's 800,000 citizens.

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Too Quick To Cancel Champs making what looks like knee-jerk reactions of simple matters which will fall in line in due course. Nobody knows for sure what will happen in a week or two. Just maybe by then, it would appear to all and sundry that it is impossible to hold the event, and at that time nobody can argue with the facts.

By L. Bronson

Jamaica on Tuesday announced a confirmed case of imported coronavirus (COVID-19) on the island, and with that, it appears all hell has broken loose. Not only have residents gone berserk in their reaction to the confirmation of the Jamaican woman who arrived on the island on March 4 for a funeral and attended a medical facility on Monday, but it appears that the Government has also exhibited knee-jerk reactions.

A decision has been taken on Champs, and up to press time no official reason was given. But what about UWI Carnival which was slated for this weekend?

What about horse racing at Caymanas Park? What about the local Red Stripe Premier League football matches? What about schools, churches markets, supermarkets and other places for gatherings?

On one hand, Prime Minister Andrew Holness has asked for calm in light of the serious nature of what the World Health Organization announced as a pandemic yesterday, but the actions of some in the executive seem to suggest otherwise.

During the announcement of the confirmation of the imported case on Tuesday, Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton told the nation that the Government had ordered a ban on travel to the annual Penn Relays Carnival in Philadelphia.

He had also announced that a decision would be made within 24 hours on the annual GraceKennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Championships slated for March 24-29 after a meeting with the sponsors, the Inter-secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA), the body of principals who oversees secondary schools sports competitions, and his ministry.

Well, after a long meeting on Wednesday, the decision came to cancel the event for this

year.

The end result in and of itself is not a problem for me, as it might very well be the correct decision, but the manner in which it was arrived at is a cause for concern.

For me, the decision had to be led by the Ministry of Health and Wellness with the main aim being to protect the residents of Jamaica.

Champs and other places of gathering should have been mere victims of the broader scenario, so a meeting, in my view, was never necessary with ISSA and the sponsors.

But what would have precipitated such a hasty decision? One imported case of coronavirus and Champs is canceled.

What would have happened if the authorities had waited a few more days, weeks even? Would that solitary decision so badly affect or put the nation at risk?

The biggest sporting event for this year is

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If the decision was dictated by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, then all these sectors would automatically fall in line based on the finding of the technocrats in that ministry, again with the aim of keeping all residents as safe as possible.

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Jamaica depends significantly on tourism and hundreds of tourists arrive on the island on a daily basis and yet nothing is said or appear to be done as regards protecting residents from these foreigners.

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And sources at the International Olympic Committee are also stressing that nothing has changed, with those in the organization noting that there is still more than four months before the Games begin.

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Alia Atkinson Wins In Plantation Meet Four-time Jamaican Olympian Alia Atkinson won the 100-meter breaststrokes on Friday night. March 6 at the 2020 Speedo Sectionals Plantation in Florida. The 31-year-old swam a 1:09.36 to win by three seconds. She swam a much faster time in the morning at 1:08.99.

Atkinson, who trains in Pembroke Pines at South Florida Aquatic Club, is preparing for her fifth Olympics this summer in Tokyo, which might be postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. She was the fourth-place finisher in the 100-meter at the 2012 Games in London.

During both 2019 FINA Champion Series meets, Atkinson swam 1:08.15 (Shenzhen) and 1:08.88 (Beijing) in the 100-meters backstroke. Her 2019 best time, however, was a 1:07.06 from the Jinan World Cup, which is 10th on the Speedo World Rankings for the 2019-2020 season.

The outstanding Jamaican swimmer, and three-time Jamaican Sportswoman of the Year, first competed at the 2004 Olympics in the 50 m freestyle and the 100m breaststroke, and four years later in the 2008 Olympics, she finished 25th in the women's 200-meter breaststroke.

She carried the Jamaican flag at the opening ceremony of the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,

where she set the Jamaican record in the 100-meter butterfly.

She also qualified for the 2012 Olympics 100-meter women's breaststroke finals after defeating Canadian rival Tera van Beilen in a head to head race for the final position.

She subsequently placed 4th in the finals of the 2012 Olympics 100-meter women's breaststroke finishing with a time of 1:06.93.

Atkinson won the 100-meter breaststroke at the 2014 Short Course World Championships in Doha (equaling the record set by Rūta Meilutytė in 2013), becoming the first black woman to win a world swimming title.

At the 2016 Summer Olympics, she reached the final of the 100-meter breaststroke.

Atkinson has been coached by Chris Anderson since 2001, manager of the South Florida Aquatic Club swim team.

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Andre Russell Helps West Indies to Seven-Wicket Win Against Sri Lanka West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell put to rest any lingering fears over his fitness with an exhilarating Man-of-the-Match performance as West Indies swept their Twenty20 International series with a convincing sevenwicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second match on Friday, March 6.

Asked to chase a modest 156 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, West Indies stormed to their target with three overs to spare, to also send a stern warning to rivals ahead of this year's T20 World Cup in Australia.

While Shimron Hetmyer stroked a measured 43 off 42 balls and opener Brandon King dazzled with 43 off 21 balls, it was Russell who grabbed the attention with stunning 14-ball unbeaten 40 which took the World champions over the line.

The 31-year-old traded only in sixes, crunching half-dozen of them, and coming on the heels of a similar effort in the opening match on Wednesday when he slammed a 14-ball 35, the effort was enough to earn him Man-of-the-Series honors.

Before the series, the Jamaican had not featured in a single T20 International in nearly two years and after hobbling out of last year's 50-over World Cup after just four matches with a bad knee which required surgery, his international future appeared bleak.

There were no such concerns, however, as he eviscerated the Sri Lankan attack to hand West Indies their first T20 series win in their last six tours.

A disjointed batting performance had earlier left Sri Lanka with a disappointing 155 for six after they were sent in, with Shanaka top-scoring with an unbeaten 31 off 24 balls batting at number six.

Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics Could Be Postponed to Year-end With the coronavirus spreading like wildfire in Asia, this summer's Tokyo Olympics scheduled to be held in Japan from July to August could be postponed.

This, according to Japan's Olympic minister Seiko Hashimoto.

In a response to a question in Japan's parliament, she said Tokyo's contract with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) “calls

for the Games to be held within 2020,” adding that “could be interpreted as allowing a postponement.”

The Games are scheduled to be held from July 24 to August 9 in Tokyo, but the outbreak of the virus could call for the games to be pushed to the end of 2020.

“We are doing all we can to ensure that the Games go ahead as planned,” Hashimoto

added.

IOC president Thomas Bach said last week that the organization is “fully committed” to hosting the event as scheduled. The IOC body is the only organization that currently has the authority to cancel the Olympics.

Some people associated with the planning of the Olympic games have speculated if the coronavirus crisis continues in Asia to summer

sporting events could be held in the stadium and other sites without spectators. The IOC has not confirmed or denied this speculation.

Since the outbreak of the virus, a number of high-profile sporting events have already been canceled or postponed.

The coronavirus, which originated in China, has spread to more than 60 countries and claimed more than 3,000 lives so far.

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