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Caribbean American Students Join National School Walkout For Gun Control

SPICE IN THE HOUSE

By Garth A. Rose

Caribbean-American students joined thousands of their fellow classmates from schools in South Florida, other regions in Florida and across the country, Wednesday in a pre-planned school walkout to mark the onemonth anniversary of the Feb. 14th mass shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

VH1's hit reality TV show, “Love and HipHop: Atlanta,” is taking a 'spicey' turn

By Daniel Strom

Come March 19th, the show's 7th season will kick-off with controversial Jamaican dancehall artist, Spice, who is set to join the cast after a cameo appearance last season.

“I had always been a fan of the show and it's always been my dream to become an actress and do movies and shows,” she was recently quoted in the Caribbean Life as saying. “So when they came to Jamaica, that inspired me to become a member and when they had an open slot — I went for it.”

Spice is no stranger to the VH1 television series as she was a guest on the show last year when the cast visited Jamaica in 2017. She has also recorded a song with one of her cast members, reality star Tommie Lee. Spice says she believes her move into the US music industry will redirect her musical career.

“I personally think I outgrew Jamaican artists, and I don't think I can be any bigger than

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I already am in my country,” she told the paper.

“I've always been thinking of ways to branch out in America and I came up with the grand idea to be on “Love and Hip-Hop” as way to breakout, and I think reality television is the new thing right now.”

Spice, born Grace Latoya Hamilton in Portmore, Jamaica, is known for songs like 'Needle Eye,' 'So Me like It,' 'Conjugal Visit,' and 'Sheet.' Last year, Spice vowed that in 2018 she would shake things up by adding more hip-hop to her catalog. Her first video and single of the year, 'Duffle Bag,' was released in January and pointed out that if international acts can use dancehall and reggae to their advantage, Jamaican entertainers are also free to do so.

Love & Hip Hop is a media franchise that consists of several reality television series that

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document the personal and professional lives of several hip hop and R&B musicians, performers, managers, and record producers residing in varying regions throughout the United States.

'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' has largely been overshadowed by criticism and controversy,

Students like Bridgette Murphy, 17, was among hundreds of protesting students from the American High School in Miami Lakes.

“I marched, and plan to march again on March 24th for sensible gun control laws,” Bridgette, whose parents are from Jamaica and St. Lucia told CNW. “We are totally dissatisfied with the laws that were just passed by the Florida Legislature, and very, very disappointed that Congress doesn't seem prepared to take any action at all.”

Bridgette's parents, Leon from Jamaica, and Carla from St. Lucia, said they firmly support their daughter, “and all the students taking the leadership to get local and national leaders to implement no-nonsense gun control.”

Wednesday's protests originated from students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High.

The plan initially called for students to walk out of schools and hold 17-minute demonstrations in remembrance of the 17 students and staff members killed in the Feb. 14 shooting by 19-year-old gunman, Nickolas Cruz.

According to reports, students from over 2,500 schools across the nation, and even from schools overseas, joined in protesting lax gun control in America.

During the protests, the students called for a ban on assault weapons and highcapacity magazines, and expanding background checks to all gun sales, among other proposals.

In Broward and Miami-Dade County, the walk-out, had the full support of the School Districts. Parents of students in both districts received letters in recent days informing of

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“I had always been a fan of the show and it's always been my dream to become an actress and do movies and shows. So when they came to Jamaica, that inspired me to become a member and when they had an open slot — I went for it.” – Spice

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Caribbean Writer Wins Yale University Literature Prize book of poems, 'Tamarind Season,' she released 'Am Becoming My Mother,' followed by 'Heartease' in 1988 and 'Poems' in 1989.

'Selected Poems' was released in 1992 followed by 'To Us, All Flowers Are Roses' in 1995; 'Turn Thanks' (1999); 'Guinea Woman' (2000); 'Travelling Mercies' (2001); 'Controlling the Silver' (2005); 'Goldengrove' (2006); 'Oracabessa,' (2013) and 'Supplying Salt and Light' (2013).

A Caribbean-born writer and Poet Laureate of Jamaica has been bestowed with a prestigious Yale University Literature Prize. Kingstonborn, Lorna Gaye Goodison, 70, who currently teaches at the University of Michigan, has received the prestigious 2018 Windham-Campbell Prize awarded annually by Yale.

Established in 2013 with a gift from the late Donald Windham in memory of his partner of 40 years, Sandy M. Campbell, the prizes are among the richest and most prestigious literary prizes on earth.

Goodison, who was educated at St. Hugh's High School in Jamaica and at the Jamaica School of Art, was among a group of eight writers to win the honor, which is given for literary achievement or promise.

She also received the US$165,000 prize money to support her writing.

In reacting to the honor, Goodison, the author of 13 collections of poems: including 'Tamarind Season,' and two collections of short stories including 'Baby Mother and the King of Swords,' said she was honored to win the prize and gave thanks on “behalf of me and my people.”

Goodison has been writing poetry since her teenage years with some early poems reportedly appearing anonymously in the Jamaica Gleaner newspaper.

In her twenties, back in Jamaica, she

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taught art and worked in advertising and public relations before deciding to pursue a career as a professional writer. She began to publish under her own name in the Jamaica Journal, and to give readings at which she built up an appreciative audience.

She then migrated from Jamaica and attended the Art Students League of New York.

In the early 1990s, Goodison began teaching part of the year at various North American universities, including the University of Toronto and the University of Michigan while continuing to write and publish.

In 1986, six years after releasing her first

In 1999, she was awarded the Musgrave Gold Medal by the Institute of Jamaica for contributions to literature and on August 6, 2013, she was awarded the Jamaican national honor of the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander (CD), “for outstanding achievements in Literature and Poetry.”

One year later, in 2014, she won the Poetry category of the 2014 OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature for 'Oracabessa.'

Goodison has exhibited her paintings internationally, and her own artwork is usually featured on the covers of her books.

She has said: “I don't think it is an accident that I was born on the first of August, and I don't think it was an accident that I was given the gift of poetry, so I take that to mean that I am to write about those people and their condition, and I will carry a burden about what they endured and how they prevailed until the day I die.”

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Promoter Of Failed Caribbean Festival Eyeing Jail Time Set on the island of Exumas in the Bahamas, Fyre Festival was initially described as the "culture experience of the decade" as a luxury event during the last two weekends of April and May in 2017. The festival had boasted a lineup of Major Lazer, Disclosure, Lil Yachty, Blink-182, Migos and more with people buying tickets ranging from $1,200 to over $100,000.

When concertgoers arrived in the Bahamas, they instead learned that Blink-182 and Migos had cancelled, and they were stuck in a Lord of the Flies nightmare. Gourmet food included slices of cheese on white bread and luxurious accommodations included flimsy, leaking tents.

A U.S.-born promoter who tried to promote a festival in the Caribbean that turned disastrous, could spend the next decade of his life in jail.

Billy McFarland, 26, the promoter of the failed Bahamas Fyre Festival in the Bahamas, pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to wire fraud charges Tuesday.

He also agreed to serve up to a decade in prison for lying to investors and sending false documents. He will be sentenced on June 21st.

McFarland was also ordered to repay the $26 million he admitted to stealing from investors.

Billy McFarland, (left), leaves federal court after pleading guilty to wire fraud charges, Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in New York. He faces a sentence of 8 to 10 years.

Diaspora Divided Over Jamaican Teachers Wage Protest

By Garth A. Rose

As usually occurs when national controversy occurs in Jamaica, the Jamaican Diaspora is divided over the current dispute between the Jamaican government and the Jamaica Teachers Association, (JTA).

Since Monday, thousands of teachers across Jamaica embarked on a sick-out, protesting a recent 16 percent over four years salary increase, granted by the government after months of tense negotiation. Resulting from the sick-out, several schools were closed or understaffed.

Lauderhill resident, Mertha Barclay, a retired Jamaican geography teacher with some 30 years' experience prior to migrating to the US six years ago, says she “feels it for the teachers.”

“Often, especially in rural schools, teachers face stiff challenges, and the pay is far from compensatory,” she told CNW. “But teachers have a major responsibility to educate the children. We are like doctors who took the Hippocratic oath. We must remain in those classrooms regardless. I don't agree with teachers taking industrial action.”

The Jamaican government offered the teachers a four-year agreement, covering the period April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2020. It is also providing them with two options – a six percent increase in year one, no increase in year two, a five percent increase in year three and five percent in year four.

The teachers have rejected the 16 percent wage increase over the four year-period. As an alternative the JTA is seeking a two-year agreement. In addition, they want the special allowance of protective clothing to be increased

to J$20,000 per annum, up from the current J$18,504.

Another factor fueling the teacher's protest is that the government has indicated it plans to pay the 6 percent increase for 2017/18, effective at the end of this month, despite the teachers rejecting the offer.

Responding to the government's intent, the JTA has accused the government of engaging in “union busting” strategies and insisted it “has not agreed to any such payment plan.”

Barclay and another former Jamaican teacher, Desmond Griffith, also of Lauderhill, believe the impasse could be breached if the JTA and the government agree to the six percent increase for 2017/18 and return to the negotiating table.

“Perhaps the government's financial situation would have improved during this year, giving it the ability to pay the teachers what they are demanding,” said Griffith. “The thing is, the children need to be taught now.”

Yet another former Jamaican teacher, Inez Anderson of Miami Gardens said: “The teachers must stand firm. I loved teaching in Jamaica but had to leave to live and teach in America because the little pay, and other difficulties in the schools were driving me crazy.”

“Education is very vital to the country, so why not pay teachers what they ask and deserve, even if it means raising taxes?” Anderson added.

“Pay the teachers good money, man.”

Earlier this week, the Jamaican government said there were contingency plans to deal with the industrial action by the teachers. Education Minister Ruel Reid said the temporary measures are to ensure the safety and security of students.

Meanwhile, Finance Minister Audley Shaw has warned that any deviation from the current wage offer to teachers could translate into more taxes.

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What Is Your Outlook On Students Who Face Suspension For Participating In The 'National School Walk-Out' & Protesting Against Gun Violence?

Annette, Miami, FL “As a parent, I would support my kid standing up for what they believe in. I support them because the fact of the matter is that children should feel safe in school, at least knowing none of their peers are able to purchase a gun. Small, petty arguments can easily turn into a shoot-out, leaving innocent kids dead. I think all the students who participated in the 'National School Walk-Out' are brave for peacefully trying to have their voices heard in an attempt to make a change for the better in their community/ school.”

Kelly, Miami FL “I personally stand behind and fully support the students walking out & peacefully protesting against gun violence. People say students are using this as an excuse to skip class, but even if they are, they are still protesting to a step in the right direction. They all want to be safe in school. The one place children/teens must go to even prosper in life because we all need an education to progress and start our career.”

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Daunte, Miramar, FL “Classes of all ages are protesting, from pre-schools to high schools participating in this National Walk-Out, which is how you know American citizens are supportive of all other students and parents protesting against gun violence. Kids killing kids need to stop.

There needs to be an age requirement to purchase a firearm! School boards/administration should be ashamed if they are suspending students for walking out/peacefully protesting for 17 minutes.”

Alicia, Miami, FL A lot of people participating are going because the families of those who died in this shooting should feel supported. I understand the view that 'one person doesn't make a difference,' but that's where some people are wrong. Some people aren't protesting about the laws we have. Some are stepping up to 'protest' because after 300+ shootings in the past 5 years, we finally decide to make our voices heard. It isn't ALL about gun protesting. It's about honoring the people who never got a chance to see what their future looked like. If I have to stand outside for 17 minutes to show that those kids shouldn't have been killed, then so be it.”

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Yaneli, Miami, FL “I think any student old enough to know and comprehend the dangers of a gun has a right and an opinion to how they feel about gun violence. I feel like children are becoming more aware and they're terrified and that terrifies the NRA and anyone that supports them. I think authorities want to minimize the outburst of gun control and how guns are actually being used. Metal detectors are crucial! Anything! But our voices being heard is where it starts!”

Kristi-Ann, South Florida, FL “Are they really suspending these kids for the walkout?. I think it always depends on the circumstances. I know there's going to be some kids who take it as a joking matter to walk out of class and be unproductive and just doing it for the fun of missing class time. But any conscious principal should be able to discern between those students who are being clowns and those students who are really trying to stand up for something they believe in and something they want to see changed and suspends these kids for doing just that.”

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Thou Art Empowered!

As the annual international celebration of women continues during this National Women's History Month, one hears frequent reference of the need to empower women.

But one cannot help but wonder why this is being emphasized. The fact is, women were born empowered. Only they have the biological ability to give birth to children.

There isn't any scientific or religious explanation that indicate that men were designated to be rulers of the world, or that women should be confined to the role of caregivers.

In the western world, even without overt structured social barriers to prevent women from exercising their empowered rights, there are nonetheless covert barriers women must overcome.

In America, after some 242 years of Independence, there is yet to be a woman president or vice-president. Women are overwhelmingly outnumbered in the chambers of the US Congress.

This is mind-boggling, as data persistently points to the fact that women attain higher academic standards than men at the college level, assuming a college education is a prerequisite of political leadership.

Fortunately, there have been women in the US, including Caribbean-American women like the late Shirley Chisholm, California's Kamala Harris, Mia Love from Utah, and Yvette Clarke from New York, who were fearless in their quest to be serve in the US Congress.

There's encouraging sign this mid-term election year, that more women - Democrats and Republicans - will be contesting congressional elections than in previous years. As women become more emboldened to rightfully share local and national leadership with their male counterpart, there's a real possibility that the 2019 Congress will have more women seated.

In the Caribbean, bold, determined woman like Dominica's Dame Eugenia Charles, Trinidad and Tobago's Kamla Persad-Bissessar, and Jamaica's Portia Simpson Miller, succeeded in breaking the strangle hold men had on leading Caribbean countries and prevailed as capable prime ministers.

Women are an empowered gender, who have been covertly and overtly denied their rightful places in various aspects of society. But, gradually, women are breaking down doors and glass ceilings. There's reason to believe societies will function better with more women sharing power with men and participating in various decision-making processes.

Outside the realm of politics, there are signs of more women assuming leadership positions, excelling in areas where men once dominated. It's rather patronizing that when women make these much too rare breakthroughs, they are hailed as “the first woman” to do so. There is no reason why women shouldn't be making these breakthroughs, because they were born empowered, to be the equal of men.

The recent women #MeToo movement has not been welcomed by some men, primarily because the movement calls out men who used their power and influence to abuse women sexually. But secure, decent men, should recognize the movement is more than targeting men who took advantage of women sexually, but is building into a movement encouraging more women to assume leadership roles.

Here in South Florida, the #NeverAgain movement, that sprouted in the aftermath of the

Marjory Stone Douglas High School tragedy in Parkland, was to a large extent sparked by an empowered young woman, Emma Gonzalez, motivating Americans to fight for gun control, as anything else was “BS.” And, Black America can never lose sight of the fact that it was an empowered black woman, Rosa Parkes, that boldly inflamed the Civil Rights Movement by refusing to yield her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama, bus.

Any message during this Women's History Month, urging women to be empowered, is redundant.

Women are an empowered gender, who have been covertly and overtly denied their rightful places in various aspects of society. But, gradually, women are breaking down doors and glass ceilings. There's reason to believe societies will function better with more women sharing power with men and participating in various decision-making processes.

Hail to women everywhere this Women's History Month.

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Timberland To Buy Cotton From Haiti farmer Nerlande Dautarn said as she harvested the first cotton from the test fields. “My parents and grandparents grew cotton not far from here and now I can tell my children cotton is back after a long time away.”

Once the results of the test crops are analyzed, the SFA plans to plant the most successful varieties in larger quantities in August.

A total of 34,000 cotton farmers working 17,000 farms are expected to be in business within five years.

Timberland sees the cotton program as socially responsible business as it is in line with the company's business strategy and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and the impact and results can be measured.

The brand is also working with the SFA to engage other stakeholders in the effort, within the industry as a whole as well as through Timberland's parent company VF Corporation.

New England outdoor lifestyle brand, Timberland, will buy up to one-third of the cotton needed for its line from Haiti.

But first, farmers must ensure the price and quality are acceptable and enough is produced.

Last week, smallholder farmers convened in a field on the outskirts of Gonaives, Haiti to harvest cotton for the first time in 30 years.

From 2010-2015, Timberland and with the Smallholder Farmers Alliance, (SFA), teamed up to develop an agroforestry program in Haiti that ultimately planted more than 6 million trees and at the same time improved the socio-economic wellbeing of more than 3,000 farmers.

The partnership aims to bring cotton back as phase two of its ongoing work to help reforest Haiti and benefit smallholder farmers.

“This is a great day for Haiti,” smallholder

Over 200 Haitians Returned

The U.S. Coast Guard on Wednesday sent 201 Haitians back to Haiti after they were intercepted on two overloaded boats near the Bahamas on Sunday.

Eighty-six were picked up on Sunday, 30 miles east of Great Inagua Island while 115 were picked up from a 50-foot sail freighter, three miles east of Great Inagua Island on Monday.

The Coast Guard says about 1,040 Haitian migrants have tried to illegally enter the United States by sea since Oct. 1. In the fiscal year, 1,869 Haitian migrants tried to do so.

Nineteen US Attorneys General Ask Congress To Protect Haitians Nineteen attorneys general from throughout the country have written a letter to Congress asking leaders to protect immigrants from Haiti as well as El Salvador.

Among them is New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. They are asking Congress to protest the immigrants who have lived in the U.S. for a long time and were recipients of Temporary Protected Status, or TPS. The coalition includes attorneys general from states including California, Maryland, Vermont, New Jersey, Hawaii and Iowa.

In January, President Donald Trump said he would end TPS for those from Haiti and El Salvador by 2019.

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Academy in expressing his support for the protest. “There is no place in a peaceful America for an AR-15,” Carvalho said.

As expected, the largest protest in South Florida was held at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High in Parkland. According to Leslie Trott, whose parent is Caribbean-American and who attends the school: “The entire student body and staff walked out on to the school's football field, where they joined in a large circle depicting the peace sign, to remember and mourn their deceased classmates.”

After the planned 17-minutes elapsed, most of the students marched to nearby Pine Trails Park, where they joined students from

neighboring Westglades Middle School. At the park several young speakers reiterated their commitment to continuing seeking appropriate gun control legislation from local and federal politicians.

Speaking following the walk-outs, Broward County School Superintendent, Jamaican-born Dr. Robert Runcie said: “Today, our students clearly made their voices heard. Already, their leadership has been pivotal in approval of recent state legislation against gun use, and increased school security.”

Of the walkouts, he added: “Everything was done peacefully. There's no incident I am aware of.”

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the Districts' support for the walk-out and allowing the students to engage in peaceful, supervised protest. In both districts teachers and other staff were instructed to monitor and supervise the protest.

Law enforcement personnel were also sought to monitor the respective walk-out protest.

While in Broward some students walked out and marched outside of school campuses, in Miami-Dade students were allowed to demonstrate on school grounds, but not to leave the campus.

In Miami, Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, joined the student protest at iPrep

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The deadline for submission is Thursday, March 29, 2018. Completed nomination forms can be submitted via email to chanprot@opm.gov.jm, or by mail to The Chancery of the Orders of the Societies of Honour, Office of the Prime Minister, 1 Devon Road, Kingston 10, Jamaica.

Nomination forms, once submitted, will remain confidential and should be accompanied by a current and brief biographical outline of achievements of service rendered by the nominee. In cases where the candidate is not a citizen of a Jamaica, the Government of Jamaica is required to obtain the approval of the relevant Commonwealth or foreign government prior to the award of any Order of Decoration to that nominee.

National Honours and Awards are administered by the Chancery of the Orders of the Societies of Honour in the Office of the Prime Minister, under the National Honours and Awards Act, of July 1969, to formally recognize those who have contributed through their service and have had a meaningful and significant impact on national life.

Honorees will be announced on Jamaica Independence Day, Monday , August 6, 2018.

Candidates can be nominated for honors and awards in the following categories:- The Order of Merit (OM); The Order of Jamaica (OJ); The Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander (CD) or rank of Officer (OD). Decorations and Awards are given for Badges of Honor for Gallantry (BHG), Meritorious Service (BHM) or Long and Faithful Service (BHL).

The countdown is on to the fifth annual Jamaican Women of Florida, (JWOF) Women's Empowerment Conference & Scholarship Luncheon.

This year the former Chief Justice of Jamaica Justice, Zaila Rowena McCalla, OJ, will keynote the event, set for Saturday March 17th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Jungle Island in Miami, Florida.

Chief Justice McCalla joins a notable list of empowering women who have graced the JWOF conference stage sharing the hills and valleys of their climb to such prestigious positions.

Other high achieving women who will share their stories of challenges and success include award-winning journalist, writer and curator, Sofiya Ballin; educator, Dr. Lara Annick Gutzmore; educator and author, Nerissa Street; executive director of NBA Players Association Foundation, Sherrie Deans; Philanthropist, South Florida attorney Rose Williams, Esq.; and Barclays Investment Bank Director, Nandi Witter Byer.

Five graduating high school seniors will be awarded the JWOF annual renewable “Powerful Women, Next Generation Scholarship.”

Implemented in 2014, the first scholarship awardee Jaime Noicely, recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University having completed

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Nominations are now open for the Jamaica National Honours and Awards for 2018. The nomination forms and guidelines are available at the Jamaica Consulate Miami or online through the Chancery of the Orders of the Societies of Honour, Office of the Prime Minister at opm.gov.jm.

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10 tips For Filing Immigration Applications 1) Eligibility: Before filing any application with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, (USCIS), make sure that you meet all the eligibility requirements. Under the Trump administration's immigration policies, filing an immigration application when you are not eligible can get you deported.

2) Use The Correct Form: Be sure you have the most current edition of the form. Never pay for forms for they are free. To download the current edition of each form, go to USCIS.gov and click on the Forms link, then choose your form.

3) Supporting Documents: Make sure you include all required documents' so your case is not delayed. Read the instructions on the form and enclose copies of the required supporting documents listed. Never send originals!

4) Foreign Language Documents: All documents in a foreign language must be accompanied by an English translation and “Certificate of Translation” signed by the translator, attesting to the fact that they are fluent in the foreign language and English. For Example: I [name of translator], certify that I am fluent in the English and [type in name of foreign language, for instance, Spanish] languages, and that the above is an accurate translation of the attached document.” Have the translator sign, date and type in his or her address. Note that an applicant, family member or anyone else can be the translator, you do not need a certified translator or any other special certification.

showing joint tax returns, bank statements, car insurance, utilities, etc. Those who live with relatives, don't have joint bank accounts and utilities and are unable to provide the required documents, are scheduled for a second interview, sometimes referred to as a “fraud” interview.

At this interview, an immigration officer will interrogate the couple to determine whether the marriage is real. If the officer determines the couple is genuinely in a continuing marital relationship, permanent residency is approved and as long as the couple continues as such, the immigrant spouse can apply for early naturalization, once he or she has held residency status for two years and nine months. Additional The immigrant either receives marital documents proving the couple conditional and then permanent If the couple breaks up after continues to reside together are required residency or they don't and are put in at the naturalization interview as well. removal proceedings. There are no other the immigrant spouse receives What happens if the couple breaks options. two years conditional residency, up before the marriage interview? In Once an immigrant files for most recent cases, if the immigrant adjustment of status through marriage the immigrant can le the and attends the interview, there is no removal of conditions application spouse attends the interview alone, the officer will deny the case and the escape from the process. If the couple immigrant will be referred to immigradoes not do well at the interview, does requesting a waiver of the joint tion court for removal from the U.S. not have many marital documents, live ling requirement and submit If the couple breaks up after the with relatives, no joint bank accounts immigrant spouse receives two years which show movement, etc.; a follow-up EXTENSIVE documentation to conditional residency, the immigrant can interview is scheduled many months prove the marriage was real, file the removal of conditions application down the road. At this second interview, requesting a waiver of the joint filing often the U.S. Citizen or Cuban national even though the couple is no requirement and submit EXTENSIVE is taken in with the officer alone and longer together. documentation to prove the marriage requested to sign a paper that basically was real, even though the couple is no states that the marriage is fake. The longer together. officer will withdraw the petition and not to tell the immigrant.

In fake marriages, the couple never has much if any docuThe immigrant later will receive a denial in the mail and ments, so most of these cases are denied. Once the case is denied, referral to immigration court for removal from the U.S. There are the immigrant is referred to Immigration court for removal from no options to marrying another U.S. citizen to obtain residency or the U.S. There are no options to marrying another U.S. Citizen and to be sponsored by a relative or even employer. NOTHING! obtaining residency or to be sponsored by a relative or even If the couple passes the marriage interview and the immigrant employer. Once the USCIS denies a residency case based upon spouse is issued a two-year conditional residency, this is only the fraud, the door closes and there is no way to receive any legal beginning. Ninety days before the two-year residency mark, the status in the U.S. ever again. couple must file a petition to remove the conditions on residency So, don't listen to well-meaning friends and family who say (form I-751) to make it permanent and for that, the couple must fake marriage is the best way to get a green card. Instead, just provide EXTENSIVE documentation to prove that they continue imagine that you will be taking your whole potential lifetime here to live together in a “bona fide” (real) marriage. in the U.S., full of hopes, dreams and possibilities and walking into In recent years, the USCIS has become very strict about a casino and betting it all on one number. Feeling that lucky? marital documentation, requiring hundreds of documents

Most immigrants know at least one person that got their permanent residency or green card through a fake marriage to a U.S. Citizen or Cuban national. What most do not know, is that for every person who is successful, ten or more are not and end up getting deported. The most important thing to understand about obtaining a green card through marriage, is that it is all or nothing!

5) Copies: Make and keep copies of every page of your signed application, all supporting documents and check/money order for your records.

6) Filing Fees: Make sure the USCIS filing fee is correct.

Go online to USCIS.gov and click on the Forms link to see the current filing fee for each form. You can pay by check/money order or credit/debit card. You can use a personal check to pay the filing fees but note that it can take 2+ months for the USCIS to deposit it, so make sure the funds are in the bank, otherwise there is a $30 “insufficient funds” fee.

If you use a Money Order, have it issued by your bank, rather than a convenience store or postal service, in case you need to get a copy of the cancelled check (to see your case number on the back-in case you don't receive a USCIS receipt). If you pay by credit card, you have to download and complete form 1450 and place on the top of your application.

7) Sending Your Application: Use USPS Priority Mail, Express Mail or Fed-ex/UPS with tracking. Be sure to get delivery confirmation a few days after you send your application, to confirm it was received and save the confirmation for your records. NEVER use Certified Mail as it is too slow.

8) Sign-Up For E-Notification: Always file Form G1145 with your application, to receive a text message or email e-notification confirming that the application was received and accepted for processing by the USCIS along with the case receipt number (s).

9) Sign-Up For E-Mail Case Updates: Once you receive your USCIS Receipt, the I-797 Notice of Action usually in about 10 days, go online to USCIS.gov and click on “Check your case status.” Then sign-up for email updates on your case using your case number.

10) Check USCIS Processing Times: Go to USCIS.gov and click on “Check your case status” then scroll down and click on “USCIS Processing Times Information” and click on the Service Center or office where your case is processing to see the current processing times for your application type.

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Top Artists Ready To Rock Love & Harmony Some of the more wellknown names in reggae, dancehall and soca are set to thrill fans on the high seas this year, as the countdown begins to the 2018 Love & Harmony Cruise.

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This Caribbean Artist Is World's Most Streamed Female Singer A Caribbean-born artist is now the world's most streamed female recording artist on Apple Music.

Barbados-born Rihanna took the title, ahead of Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Ariana Grande.

Apple recently announced that Riri surpassed two billion streams worldwide on Apple Music on International Women's Day, Thursday, March 8, 2018.

Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley For St. Pete Performance

The 6 days, five-night cruise, on the luxurious Celebrity X Summit Cruise line, will set sail on Sat. March 24th from the Port of Fort Lauderdale and return on Thursday, March 29th. It will feature 10 parties, four concerts and one comedy show.

Among the hot names in reggae and dancehall already confirmed to rock fans are Beenie Man, Beres Hammond, Marcia Griffiths, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Sanchez, Elephant Man and Mr. Vegas.

Grammy winning artist, Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, is coming to St. Petersburg's Vinoy Park, as Reggae Rise Up gets into its fourth year.

Founder Vaughn Carrick, 33, says the March 16th through 18th event is expecting up to 10,000 fans daily and will see performances from Matisyahu, J.Boog, Rebelution, Jesse Royal, Collie Buddz and SOJA. Marley will perform on Sat. night from 8:30 to 10 p.m.

On the soca scene, Rupee, Kevin Lyttle and Patrice Roberts are slated to turn up the volume while Majah Hype and Ity & Fancy Cat will bring the laughs. DJ Roy and Raggashanti will host the hottest parties on the seas.

There will be two stops – the first in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and the second in Georgetown, Cayman Islands. Cabins start at US $250 per person. Book now at loveandharmonycruise.com.

Queen Ifrica To Drop New Single Jamaican reggae singer, Queen Ifrica, is set to drop her new single “Black Woman,” next month.

“My reason for doing 'Black Woman' is the mere fact that women today are stepping up and becoming more stronger in themselves,” said the singer, born Ventrice Morgan. “Whenever we see that black women are behind, it is because she is left behind. Now is the time for the black woman to realize her purpose, her worth and what she is about in this space.”

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Caribbean Roots Teen Gets Idol Ticket A 15-year-old Florida-born, Caribbean roots high school teen has secured a golden ticket to Hollywood for this year's American Idol competition.

Alyssa Raghu, a Saint Cloud, Florida, High School sophomore, whose father was born in the South American CARICOM nation of Guyana, thrilled season sixteen Idol judges, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie during the show's premiere on Sunday night, March 11th.

The Lake Nona High Schooler belted out Ariana Grande's “Almost Is Never Enough,” which left Bryan high fiving Richie and Perry stating: “My full body felt what you were signing so I'm a believer in you… You're top 10.” The three 'yeses' sent her on her way to the competition.

“This has always been my dream. Anything that has to do with performance arts, I have been involved in,” Raghu was quoted as saying.

The Orlando resident has been working hard up until this Idol moment. In April, the high school student played Nina Rosario in a production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's “In the Heights,” and released her

first original song “Leave” in August, according to 2paragraphs.com.

Her dad, Hansraj Raghunandan, whom she calls her “best friend forever,” is owner of World Automotive Services, Inc. He was extremely excited at the news that she had secured a spot on the show.

Her parents are divorced, and she lives with her dad but says her mother is very much in her life. (NewsAmericasNow.com)

Actor Idris Elba Endorses Reggae Star Macka B “Good advice from a real Yard man,” Elba tweeted with a video of Macka B speaking about the necessity of drinking water.

Greensleeves/VP Records artist Macka B has become a viral online sensation with his Medical Mondays and What Me Eat Wednesdays, with many celebrities such as Black Panther's Chadwick Boseman, Naomi Campbell and Traci Ellis Ross among his 31 thousand followers.

Macka B is set to tour Australia from March 16th to April 1st. The singer, born Christopher McFarlane to Jamaican parents in the UK, has a career spanning thirty years in the United Kingdom and Jamaica. Macka B follows the Rastafari Ital diet, and is also a vegan. In 2012 he became a patron of The Vegan Society.

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‘ROXANNE ROXANNE' is written and directed by Michael Larnell tells the story of rap pioneer Lolita 'Roxanne Shanté' Gooden, best known for her 1984 hit record “Roxanne's Revenge,” and the “Roxanne Wars” rivalry. At only 14-years-old, Queens' Roxanne Shanté was on the road to stardom and becoming a hip-hop legend.

ROXANNE ROXANNE stars Chanté Adams as Shanté and Long as her mother Peggy Gooden. Mahershala Ali plays Cross, Shanté's abusive boyfriend. The film also stars Elvis Nolasco, Kevin Phillips, Shenell Edmonds, Eden Duncan-Smith, Drew Olivia Tillman, Lyric Hurd, and Adam Horovitz.

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Actor Idris Elba and director of the movie, 'Yardie,' has endorsed British-born vegan reggae superstar, Macka B, on Twitter.

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Former CONCACAF President's Fine Appeal Rejected Embattled former CONCACAF president, Jeffrey Webb, has had an appeal launched against the imposition of a fine in excess of US$1 million rejected by FIFA. A little over two years ago world football's governing body FIFA banned the Cayman Islands-born Webb for life from all football related activities and implemented the steep fine as part of sanctions for his role in the bribery scandal that rocked the organization.

Webb, who pleaded guilty to seven counts of corruption in a US federal court and is awaiting sentencing in the United States, did not appeal the lifetime ban but sought to have the fine dismissed.

A release from FIFA, however, said an appeals committee determined that the fine imposed was “adequate” and that “consequently, Mr Webb's fine and lifelong ban are maintained.”

As a part of the plea deal Webb agreed to forfeit US$6.7 million to the United States federal authorities. FIFA has also claimed some US$2 million from the US authorities in restitution for Webb's part in the corruption.

Webb, who has had his sentencing delayed on seven occasions after subsequent appeals by his lawyers, has been given a September date at a Brooklyn court.

Bolt Looks To A Different Kind Of Heat Retired Jamaican triple Olympian, Usain St. Leo Bolt, is looking to a different kind of heat these days.

The eight-time Olympic gold medalist is entering the hot sauce industry by taking the flavors of the Caribbean to Australia. His Usain's Insane Hot Sauces will come in three flavors and they are inspired by a Bolt family recipe, according to The Grocery Geek.

The sauce flavors are original Jamaican spice, mango and three chilli and pineapple and Jamaican spice. According to News Mail, Bolt reached out to the farmers at Austchilli late last year in collaboration with Australian supermarket chain Coles to get chilli purees for his sauce.

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West Indies Women Suffer Series Whitewash The West Indies Women's Cricket team saved their worst performance for the final One-Day International, as they went under by 205 runs to suffer the ignominy of another whitewash on New Zealand soil on Sunday.

Asked to chase an improbable target of 311 at Hagley Oval, the Caribbean side were rolled over without so much as a whimper for a paltry 105, to suffer their third straight defeat in the series.

Captain Stafanie Taylor top-scored with 26, but was the only one to pass 20, as her side's batting declined badly to record their second lowest ODI total in two years. On their last tours in New Zealand four years ago, Windies Women were also swept 3-0 in a the one-day series, before going on to lose the five-match Twenty20 series 4-0.

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SOUTH FLORIDA CRICKET ROUND UP

Lauderhill Jammers, St. Bess and Port St. Lucie Are The Victors

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Cricket teams, Lauderhill Jammers, St. Bess and Port St. Lucie were the victors in week five of the South Florida Cricket Alliance (SFCA), 40 overs competition played on Sunday, March 11th.

At John Stretch Park, Southshore took on Lauderhill Jammers, deciding to bat after winning the toss. But the team was undermined by two fine bowling spells from Jammers Timmy Surujbally, who bagged 3 for 6; and Kyle Phillips 3 for 25. As such, the team could only muster 92 all-out from 28 of their allotted 40 overs. Only Sylvester Hickie who top scored with 18, and Horace Stanley 13, managed to put up a slight resistance.

Looking for 93 runs for victory, Lauderhill Jammers was struggling at 24 for 4 when former W.I. and Jamaica batsman, Shawn Finley, joined Dean Morgan at the crease. The pair put on a 62-run partnership before Finley was bowled for 26. It was then left to Dean Morgan, who added 29 not-out and skipper Mark 'Soup Bone' Johnson, 8 not-out, to bring Jammers over the finish line without any more damage. They ended on 94 for 5 off just 13.4 overs to secure an impressive 5 wicket victory. Bowling for Southshore, Carl Ifill took 3 for 22.

Summarized Scores: Port St. Lucie vs. Ambassadors at Girl Scout Friendship Park Port St. Lucie reached198 for in their allotted 40 overs with Roger Joshua adding 55 and Charles Reid 35. Bowling for Ambassadors, Mark Laing grabbed 3 for 20 and Antoine Charlery 2 for 25. In reply, Ambassadors scored 77 all-out in 20 overs. Bowling for St. Lucie, Richard Louis bagged 6 for 19, helping his team to a 121-run win.

St. Bess vs. Palm Beach Titans at Lauderhill Sports Park St. Bess reached a massive 313 for 7 off their allotted 40 overs as Hanchard Hamilton added a whopping 90; Shane Ford 57 and Masood Mohammed 37. The most successful bowler for Palm Beach Titans was Sanjay Patel, who bagged 3 for 48. In reply, Palm Beach Titans was bowled out for 99. Praveen Vishwanathan added 23 and Prateek Singh, 16. Bowling St. Bess to an impressive 214 runs victory was Sherwlyn Powell, who finished with 7 for 39.

West Indies will play all three of next month's Twenty20 Internationals against Pakistan in the Pakistan city of Karachi instead of Lahore, a move designed to put the cosmopolitan southeastern city “back on the cricket map.”

The Caribbean side had been expected to play the historic series in Lahore, home to the Gaddafi Stadium which hosted the third T20I between Pakistan and Sri Lanka last October.

But Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi said Sunday he had successfully negotiated with Cricket West Indies to have the series hosted in Karachi, the country's financial center and most populous city.

Get Ready For The 14th Annual True Blue Weekend & Ziadie Cup The countdown is on to the 14th Annual True Blue Weekend/Dennis Ziadie Cup, set for April 6th and 7th in the South Florida community of Miramar/Pembroke Pines.

On April 6th, old classmates, childhood friends and neighbors will rekindle friendships at the True Blue Welcome Party at Grand Café in Pembroke Pines.

And on April 7th, 2018 soccer enthusiasts from Canada, the Caribbean, Central and South America will converge on Vizcaya Park to demonstrate their soccer prowess and alumni spirit. The 2-day event is hosted by The St. George's College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. (STGCOBAFL) and The Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc., (JCOBAFL).

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