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No Ordinary Hero National Weekly sits down with brave Jamaican who saved crash victims from canal Dr. Garth A. Rose

Jimmy Riley dies of cancer

The morning of March 11 began like any other for JamaicanAmerican Jephtah Thomas, 58, driving from his home in Plantation to his job as a facility engineer at an athletic Club in Boca Raton. But, as the husband and father of two reached near the intersection of Sunrise Boulevard and Northwest 46th Avenue, he heard a loud splash, and saw an object sail across his windshield.

Stopping to take stock of his surroundings, he noticed a Toyota Odyssey van had run off the road and submerged in the canal adjacent to Sunrise Boulevard.

He was 61.

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Born Martin James Riley broke out as a member of the Sensations and the Uniques. Celebrated for his distinctive, silky voice, he emerged as a solo performer in the 1980s, with hits like 'Love and Devotion,” “Black Mother Reunion,” “Give Thanks and Praise,” and his cover of Marvin's Gaye's “Sexual Healing.”

Larry Brentwood, a.k.a. DJ Woodie, of Homestead, was a colleague of Riley from their childhood days in Jones Town where Riley was born on May 22, 1954.

“I immediately called 911, then without a second thought I jumped into the canal to try and save whoever was in that vehicle.”

Reggae icon Jimmy Riley has passed away this past Wednesday in New York at 61, following a long battle with cancer. The celebrated artist leaves behind four children, including his son, reggae star Tarrus Riley.

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Jamaican-American Police Chief Dexter Williams of Miramar seeks to protect and empower children

Reaching the vehicle, he saw HaitianAmerican Teophil Omigat, 40, in the back seat trying to open the windows to get his ten-year-old daughter Vasthie out. “Seeing this, I knew I had to save them,” said Thomas. “As if a miracle, I managed to place my fingers in a slight space between the door frame and window, broke it and helped Omigat and Vasthie out.”

Thomas recalls after the Omigats emerged from the car, he was “so overwhelmed with emotion, I cried as it could have been my wife and sons in a similar circumstance. I would want someone to stop and save them.” With his help, the pair were able to escape with minor injuries, soon treated and released from Plantation General Hospital.

Though hailed as a hero by both media and the public, Thomas said being a hero was “the last thing I thought about. It was a natural instinct to continues on A4 – Jamaican hero

continues on B4 – Jimmy Riley

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New chief in Town Monique McIntosh As public debate continues over lack of community trust with law enforcement, policing proves a challenging task in South Florida. Any new city police Chief must face the problem of how to keep families and the children safe – and more broadly, how to make children feel both secure and engaged with their local law enforcement.

Newly appointed Police Chief of Miramar, Jamaican-American Dexter Williams, plans to tackle this task head on, following his recent appointment to the office by Miramar's city manager Kathleen Woods-Richardson. Serving with the Miramar Police department since 1993, Williams has been acting Police Chief since January. With a 22-year-old career in diverse fields, from criminal investigations to victim continues on B4 – New Police Chief

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Working the stage Recording ar ste and actress Janelle Monáe Gardens upted the crowd as she performed at the 11th Annual Jazz in the Gardens Music Fes val at the Sun Life Stadium last weekend. – Mychal Wa s photo

Cruising The Bahamas Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Obie Wilchcombe and Mickey Arison, chairman of Carnival Corpora on, pose with Carnival models at the recently held 2016 Conference of Seatrade Cruise Global in Fort Lauderdale. – Contributed

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Three- me Grammy winner Usher performs onstage at the 11th Annual Jazz In The Gardens Music Fes val held at Sun Life Stadium last Sunday in Miami. – Mychal Wa s photo

As cool as a cucumber Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds is poses for a picture on Day 2 of the 11th Annual Jazz In The Gardens Music Fes val held at Sun Life Stadium last Sunday in Miami. – Mychal Wa s photo

Reggae vibra ons Roots reggae singer Horace Andy (right) poses with WAVS 1170 AM personali es Humble Lion (le ) and Yve e Marshall following his performance in Tamarac last Saturday.

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Golfing it up (L-R) Miss Jamaica Florida Allison Johnson, Rick Riley, Karen Chung and Miss Jamaica Diaspora Rohannia Mooyin hang out at the annual Galleon Open Golf Classic last Friday in Tamarac. – CNW photo- Uriah Benne

Music to the ears Violinist Victoria Lue serenaded the audience at the Candian Interna onal Chaplaincy Associa on's Commencement Award Ceremony last Sunday in Lauderdale Lakes. – CNW photo- Uriah Benne

I'll shake to that Broward Commissioner Dale Holness shakes hands with President of the Galleon Founda on, Lindell Douglas at the annual Galleon Open Golf Classic last Friday in Tamarac. – CNW photo- Uriah Benne

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Jamerican Pauline Grant heads Broward Health Broward Health has appointed Jamaicanborn Pauline Grant interim president and CEO, seeking to restore public trust in the troubled public health system.

Joining Broward Heath as the director of primary care services in 1993, Grant has built a respectable reputation among the system's leadership, serving for twelve years as the CEO of Broward Health North (BHN) and leading a team of over 1600 employees. Replacing Kevin Fusco as interim CEO, who only served for two months, Grant has become the system's first female CEO. Her solid reputation is much needed for the health system that has been rocked with investigations, leadership changes and tragedies.

In January the former president/CEO Dr. Nabil El Sanadi died, reportedly, from a selfinflicted gunshot wound. Prior to his death, federal authorities investigated kickbacks and contractual irregularities in the system. Since his death, another investigation has been opened by

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Florida's Office of Inspector General related to the Health system's contracts. In addition, Moody's downgraded Broward Health’s bond rating last month because of a decline in operating performance.

“From the various allegations and leadership changes, it seems like Broward Health is in chaos” said Marva Belnavis, a nurse practitioner with the system. “This isn't really so, but if anyone can reverse the negative perception, it's Ms. Grant.

She's up to the task, and has the guts and right attitude to streamline the overall operations.”

Speaking of her overall vision for reforming the system, Grant said in an interview with National Weekly that Broward Health's philosophy is to “always do what's right for the patient.” “[We need] to lay a good foundation to improve outcomes by connecting patient experience to quality, safety and financial performance,” said Grant. “Patients and families should receive a 5-Star Experience in a hospital.”

She acknowledged that fostering leadership training and implementing customer service excellence at every level of BHN is needed, and that she is committed to expand this service throughout the county’s health system.

Prior to her recent appointment, Grant spearheading a $70 million renovation to enhance BHN patient experience. This includes nursing floor renovations, a new emergency department, six additional operating rooms, and new central energy plant. These renovations should be completed in early 2017.

Throughout her impressive career Grant received several prestigious awards, including 2012 Top Ten Most Powerful Women In Healthcare by Health Exec News and the Jamaica 2012 Independence Changemaker Award. She serves as a board member and healthcare advocate for several local organizations and is a National Board Member for the American Lung Association.

Non-profit, NUH GUH DEH to combat child abuse As incidences of child sexual abuse continue in the Caribbean and the U.S., new Caribbean American non-profit, NUH GUH DEH (NGD) is taking a proactive approach, promoting awareness among the Diaspora in South Florida.

The organization, says founder Lavern Deer, seeks to create a cohesive effort in combating child sex abuse across the Diaspora, both in the local and international community.

“We are seeking to raise awareness around the current global sexual abuse problems and provide opportunities for prevention,” said Deer. “Our message highlights current

survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and the longterm disparity they face, provide educational skills for preventing the abuse, engage young boys in hope of breaking the cycle of them becoming perpetrators as adults…We will seek legislative changes, increased awareness and education within our local and international communities.”

These programs hope to mitigate some of the social conditions supporting these crimes that persist at a alarming rate. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Children's Bureau, in 2010 9.2 percent of victimized children were sexually assaulted.

Also, studies by the Crimes Against Children Research Center report that one in 5 girls and one in 20 boys are victims of child sexual abuse.

Since launching the campaign, Deer has secured the support of partners including

Studies by the Crimes Against Children Research Center report that one in 5 girls and one in 20 boys are victims of child sexual abuse.

UNICEF, Broward County Commissioner Dale Holness, Kiwanis Club, Cities of Miramar and Lauderhill, Children Services Council of Broward County, the Nancy J Cotterman Center, and Irie FM of Jamaica.

Fellow Caribbean-Americans are also joining in support of the organization’s cause, including Reverend Horace Ward, rector of Miami Garden's Holy Family Episcopal Church. Rev. Ward, who hosted a candle light

vigil last year to draw the Diaspora's attention to the surge in reported abuse cases among girls in Jamaica, said he was deeply “encouraged by the outreach of the NGD campaign.”

“I support the NGD initiative, as it addresses the problem locally and internationally,” said Miramar's Mayor Wayne Messam. ““This issue of child sexual abuse is a worldwide problem, one which affects local communities. Of the thirty- one Broward cities, it's estimated an average of two cases are reported per month, per city.”

The organization has planned a “Protect Them” Gala on April 23, at the Carolina Golf Club in Margate, to conclude April as National Child Sexual Abuse Awareness Month, as well as to rally support from the community to the cause.

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Second doctor dies of H1N1 Health officials have confirmed that Dr. Denise Duncan Goffe has become the sixth person to die from the H1N1 or “swine flu” virus outbreak in Jamaica. Dr. Goffe passed away this past weekend at the University Hospital of the West Indies.

A well regarded expert within the medical community, several organizations and leaders expressed grief over the loss of Dr. Goffe. A press statement from the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), where Dr. Goffe

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served as a clinical quality assurance officer, expressed “heartfelt condolences to her family and our prayers are with them during this difficult time of bereavement.”

Minister of Health Dr. Christopher Tufton also praised Dr. Goffe for her honorable service to the sector.

“Dr Goffe was more than a colleague; she was family, having spent decades in the public health sector,” said Minister Tufton. “Her achievements are many and we are grateful to

have had the opportunity to work with her on something that we are all passionate about — impacting the lives of the ordinary man through the provision of quality health care.”

Dr. Goffe is also the second doctor to pass away from the virus, in addition to the first person to die, Dr. Suzanna Roye, in February.

All the victims who passed away from the virus did have other medical complications. In total, there have been 69 confirmed cases of swine flu in the island.

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Police launch investigation Dr. Soomer becomes first into Marlene McDonald female ACS Secretary General The police have launched a criminal investigation into allegations of fraud and misconduct leveled against former Cabinet minister Marlene McDonald.

Acting Commissioner of Police Stephen Williams announced that McDonald, the Port of Spain South Member of Parliament and former minister of housing and urban development, has been accused of breaching parliamentary rules when she hired relatives to work in her constituency office.

McDonald, who was fired on Thursday, had come under intense pressure after the chairman of the non-government organization, Fixin' T&T, Kirk Waithe, claimed that she had as far back as 2008 abused her ministerial power to facilitate a Housing Development Corporation (HDC) home for her husband, Michael Carew. While the Integrity Commission had investigated the matter and cleared her of the allegation, Waite said he had obtained new information and called on the body to re-open the probe.

Last week, Waithe said he also received information from the Parliament which showed that Carew and a director of the Calabar Foundation was employed at the Housing Minister's Port-of-Spain South constituency office for five years, while Michael's brother, Lennox Carew, still worked at the MP's office. Carew, who worked at the office from June 1, 2010 to September 7, 2015, earned the second highest salary on the constituency payroll for the full parliamentary term. Lennox began working in the office on March 1, 2011, and has been in receipt of the highest salary out of 13 people working in the office.

The Parliament pays the salaries of all employees in the 41 constituency offices.

McDonald, who also served as Community Development Culture and Gender Affairs Minister in the Patrick Manning administration, has denied the allegations. McDonald has been replaced by former public administration minister and San Fernando East MP Randall Mitchell.

St. Lucian diplomat Dr. June Soomer has been appointed Secretary General of the Trinidad-based regional body – the Association of Caribbean States (ACS). Soomer's position was confirmed at the recent inter-sessional summit of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders in Belize. Soomer, who was selected by the Ministerial Council for a four-year term on the basis of rotation, will replace Secretary General Alfonso Múnera Cavadía.

The St. Lucian diplomat, who will be the first woman to head the regional body, currently serves as St. Lucia's Ambassador to CARICOM and the

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try to save those people. I had no fear, as I am a good swimmer, plus I was able to stand in a shallow part of the canal trying to open the van's window.”

Despite his unwillingness for the spotlight, his heroic antics has made him an admired member of the Caribbean community here in South Florida, where he first moved to from New York in 2011 to join his mother.

In 2014, he married his wife, Paula. Describing himself as a “God fearing man, but not an ardent church-goer,” Thomas, a Seven-Day Adventist, believes saving Omigat and his daughter “was sheer divine intervention. I was sent there at the right time to save those people.”

After the crash, Thomas recently spoke again with Omigat and Vasthie, who celebrated her 10th birthday on March 18. “I wished her happy birthday and many more years, and she was so very grateful to me for helping her and her father.”

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Talk UP Should a church accept tithes from lotto winnings?

Nancy – Baton Rouge, Louisiana If the member is in good standing with the church, then he or she wouldn't be gambling. However, if that member does win the lottery and gives the church ten percent, then as long as the church is accountable, the money should be used for a worthy cause. I go to church, but I don't play the lottery. If I did win the lottery though, I would give the ten percent to my local church for ministry.

John – Lauderhill, FL. Absolutely. I am sure that the member was tithing before they won the lottery, so I think they should continue to tithe. Now, if they want to give more than ten percent, then that's another matter. At the very least, I think that they should continue to give ten percent. If I won the Powerball, I would tithe using the same principle of the ten percent. From my lips to God's ears.

Sheneca – Miami Gardens, FL. If the member wants to give the money, I don't see why the church wouldn't take it. Whatever you sow that you shall reap. The member has sown so they are reaping a reward. If they want to give back to the church, I don't see a problem with that at all. I don't play the lottery, but I have a lot of friends that do and each time they play I say to them: “Remember me.”

Margaret – Pittsburg, Pennsylvania No I don't think the church should accept that tithe.

A church should practice what they preach, and they don't believe in gambling, and the lottery is a type of gambling, so they should not accept it. I go to church, and I do play the lottery sometimes, especially when there is a lot of money to be won. If I won, I would give a tithe.

Jeff – Plantation, FL. That's a strong question, but I believe that if someone wins the lottery, they should give what they believe in their hearts. You don't have to give a specific amount. I understand that the Bible says ten percent, but you should give what you feel is good for you. Do what you believe is right in your own hearts.

If I won the lottery, I would give to the church exactly what I feel like giving them.

Charmaine – Gainesville, FL. If I were the pastor, I would definitely accept that lottery tithe to promote the Kingdom of God. I go to church, but I don't play the lottery. If I got a winning ticket as a gift from someone, I would take it and I would definitely tithe. I am blessed and I would want to continue to be blessed.

Rose – Tampa, FL. I think if the member wins the lottery and wants to keep their contribution anonymous, then that's fine.

But if the church does not believe in gambling, then they should not accept the money as a tithe. They should totally rely on God's provision. I don't play the lottery. I was offered a winning ticket before and I did not take it. I don't believe in gambling, because the scripture speaks against it. I may never be rich, but if I do become rich, it will not be as a result of the lottery.

Jennifer – West Palm Beach, Fl Yes, I do because when God gives to you, you should give ten percent back. The whole ten percent, not a portion. That principle is not just for the lottery, it's for every dollar that you make and that's how you get your blessing. I buy lottery tickets and I have won before, not a lot of money but I [did] tithe when I won.

Anthony – Fort Lauderdale, FL. Yes, I think the church should accept tithe from a member who has won the lottery. I don't really play the lottery. I go to church, and if someone should give me a winning ticket, I would give a tithe. Once or twice a year, I do buy a lottery ticket. Many times, the people who play the lottery are the ones who say they are against gambling.

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Fighting homelessness in the Caribbean-American community Homelessness remains one of the most urgent issues in our community, afflicting countless American cities, and severely so here in South Florida.

But not enough is being discussed – or done – about how this very prevalent issue specifically affects the CaribbeanAmerican Diaspora. Many among our community are included in the thousands here in Florida who have nowhere to live.

Many Caribbean-Americans are living in local homeless shelters such as the Salvation Army shelter in Fort Lauderdale and the Camillus Home in Miami. They were made homeless because of a variety of reasons – mostly commonly due to the inability to earn sufficient income to purchase residential shelter. Defying our mental image of what homelessness looks like, these individuals were also people who once owned or rented upscale residences, but through financial failings were forced to live on the street.

One of the more poignant stories is from a 23year-old woman, whose parents died while she was studying at a college in California. Graduating and returning to South Florida, without relatives and unable to get a job, she was evicted from the home she lived with her parents for 12 years. She was invited to live with a friend, but soon wore out her welcome and was asked to leave. She lived in a

homeless shelter for two weeks before she was able to land a job. Her story however, is a brief experience compared to many other Caribbean-Americans.

Many families experience repeated bouts of homelessness when their earning circumstances are unstable, forced to live in their cars or find shelters that provide a stable situation.

Maintaining good health and sense of safety is one major consequence not discussed enough.

Several homeless people have been the target of beatings, robbery and rape. Particularly for homeless teens, their circumstances have often forced them in illegal activity, from gang violence to prostitution.

Most dreadful of all, homelessness still carries a powerful stigma in our Caribbean-American community, with the tendency to marginalize those most in need. This makes our community's ability to talk about the many faces of homelessness difficult, leading us to a culture of silence that fails to seek solutions.

Fortunately, the conversasion has opened up, with more volunteer community groups emerging to fill the void not being filled by public organizations to alleviate the plight of homelessness. Many Caribbean-Americans participated in Homeless Forum, led by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce in Miami-Dade County. Those participating in this forum included business and community leaders who met to find solutions to the complex issues that continues to affect so many lives.

Our community, however, is still in need of some cohesive organization actively campaigning for the

cause. Granted, some churches and residents in the community reach out to the homeless periodically with meals and clothing. But these initiatives, however noble and useful, are limited in scope because all their resources and personal efforts are fragmented. This is a community-wide problem that requires more than food drives, or free meals around the holidays. It's not enough to give homeless individuals handouts, but divert the real solutions to this problem to over-burdened public organizations.

It's a formidable truism that most people are one pay check away from homelessness.

In hindsight, society seems to treat crime and homelessness in the same, problematic ways. Often society build prisons to incarcerate criminals instead of developing programs that offers pragmatic, preventative support to vulnerable individuals.

Similarly, society tend to focus on building homeless shelters instead of developing programs, including job-training programs, that offers those faced with homelessness alternatives to living in these shelters.

There's a urgent need for all communities to explore practical resources that makes living in homeless shelters the sole option for too many.

An appeal goes out to altruistic-minded people within the Caribbean-American community to take leadership in developing organizational support that can pragmatically assist those within the community who are threatened with homelessness, and provide safety nets to help those who have lost the resources to maintain a home. This is a problem the community cannot allow to escalate.

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Home prices rise in Little Prices in Little Haiti continue to rise, as shown in a recent report from Miami-Dade Realtors. For the month of February, the neighborhood has seen the median house price rise to $194,562.

The rise marks an explosive 64 percent growth in median home prices from last year, and corresponds to a general rise in house prices across Miami-Dade County. The median sales price, however, is still significantly lower than the median sales prices across the county for existing single-family homes. Miami-Dade County prices increased 6.4 percent in February, from $254,000 to $270,221. This makes the area still competitive for sellers, despite the slower rate of sales last month in Miami-Dade County, which fell by 5.8 percent compared to last year.

The rising, but still competitive, home prices bring good news for Little Haiti residents interested in selling their homes and increasing their personal wealth and buying power. But some local activists remain concerned that this same competitive prices will encourage gentrification in this historically significant neighborhood in the diaspora, pointing to the rising in both

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residential and commercial investments from high-priced developers looking to cash in the development boom happening in nearby Wynwood and the Design District. A report released last month from Little Haiti-based non-profit group, the Haitian American Community Development Corporation (HACDC), called for a broader spectrum of home affordability in the neighborhood. The report found that “a housing affordability analysis for owner units in Little Haiti shows significant gaps at the median household income category…and extreme affordability gaps at each of the lower house income categories.”

Jocelerme Privert nominates new PM Less than 48 hours after lawmakers rejected economist Fritz Jean as the country's new prime minister, Interim President Jocelerme Privert has nominated another person for the post.

Professor of administrative law, Enex Jean-Charles, who also served as an advisor to several heads of state, was named on Tuesday as a replacement for Jean. He now has to get parliamentary approval for his

policies, as Privert seeks to move ahead with plans for development as well as fresh presidential elections scheduled for April 24.

Privert has said he will wait for JeanCharles to get the nod from parliament before naming members of the new Provisional Electoral Commission (CEP).

On Sunday, Privert watched as legislators voted down Jean and the CEP that is

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The Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD), as part of its triennial Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal-setting process, will host two public forums to discuss small business opportunities on federally-funded aviation and transit projects anticipated to be solicited in 2017, 2018, and 2019. Broward County anticipates receiving over $157,000,000 in federal funding towards these projects. The combined aviation and transit project values, inclusive of federal funding, are estimated at more than $264,000,000.

The OESBD administers the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program, on Broward County's behalf, as required by the Code of Federal Regulations in order to receive federal funding for aviation and transit projects. The OESBD is interested in receiving feedback from stakeholders in the DBE Program regarding any obstacles that they are facing. Prime contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants that are DBE-certified, as well as those that are not DBE-certified, are invited to attend either of the two public forums on the following dates:

Miramar Branch Library Tuesday, April 5, 2016, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Information on the DBE certification process and eligibility criteria will be provided as well as project details.

The forums are free and open to the public; pre-registration is strongly recommended. To register online, visit Eventbrite.com. Individuals requiring auxiliary accommodations in order to participate in either forum should make a request in advance. For more information about the public forums or the DBE program, contact the Office of Economic and Small Business Development by phone at 954-357-6400, by email or visit Broward.org/EconDev.

needed to organize the twice-postponed presidential runoff vote following former President Michel Martelly's departure from office on February 7, without any successor being elected.

Last week, Sandra Honore, the top U.N. envoy for Haiti, told the United Nations Security Council that Haiti was at a “critical juncture” in consolidating its democracy and the next few weeks would be decisive.

Kompas star Roberto Martino of Miami-based band T-Vice will be the next conversationalist scheduled for the ever popular “A Conversation with…” series, hosted by Northeast Second Avenue Partnership (NE2P). The event is set for next Friday, April 8, starting 6 p.m. at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex.

Roberto Martino is the lead singer and band leader for T-Vice, composing hit music with brother Reynaldo Martino. The band has help to revolutionized the genre, blending multiple influences such reggae, merengue and electronica, and has helped spread kompas around the work with several international performances across the Caribbean, the U.S. and Europe. The group is loved for such hits as “Sensation,” “Timidite,” and “Innocent.” Both Roberto and Reynaldo are the sons of renowned Haitian lead guitarist Robert Martino of classic kompas band, TopVice – which originally inspired T-Vice's name as an ode to their father.

The Conversation Series is part of a monthly program highlighting talented Haitian-American professionals, as they “share their stories and life lesson with the community,” says Executive Director Northeast Second Avenue Partnership, Joann Milord.

Recent past speakers include DJ and record producer Michael Brun, new media publisher of the Haitian American and L'unionsuite Wanda Gilles, and marketing guru for Rick Ross, Lex Pierre-Louis

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With such spectacular natural wonders in Belize, from the barrier reef to the rainforest, it can be easy to go AWOL. But it was all business this past weekend, as several South Florida business persons traveled to Placencia for the Belize Trade and Investment Mission.

The 15-member mission explored potential business opportunities with both the private sector and the government. Several members had one-one-one discussions with various officials, including Governor of the Central Bank of Belize, Glenford Ysaguirre, and Minister of Trade and Investment, Erwin Rafael Contreras. Members also met with Belizean traders and manufacturers to explores possible products that could be exported to Florida, as well as potential consumer markets in Belize for Floridian products.

Belize has recently prioritized boasting trade relations, launching many competitive investment incentives. This includes an export processing zone, offering multiple tax exemptions, including full import and export duty exemptions. The Fiscal Incentives Program also encourages

investments in Belize through duty exemptions and tax holidays.

Of particular interest to South Florida business interests is the several “investment opportunities which Belize offers in a wide range of sectors, including hotel development, agribusiness and financial services, among others,” says Michael Devin Young, representative of the Belize Ministry of Trade and Investment in Florida and president of the Greater Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce (GCACC).

The mission was organized by the Belize American Chamber of Commerce of Florida (BACCOF) in collaboration with Broward County, Florida, the Belize Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI), the United States Embassy in Belize and its American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM), the Ministry of Trade and Investment, & Beltraide. Several local officials were also in attendance, including current Florida State Representative for District 95, Hazelle Rogers, as well as Broward County's Economic Development Specialist, Paola Isaac Baraya, from the Office of Economic and Small Business Development.

"The trade mission to Belize organized by the Belize American Chamber of Commerce & Greater Caribbean Chamber allowed Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business to find tangible exports opportunities for our Broward businesses and strengthen our bilateral ties with Belize," said Isaac Baraya.

Does one need to be a starving artist to lead creative lives?

From music to art, the Caribbean’s creativity has long been solely a labor of love, with many artists never being properly compensated for their work, or washed along the wayside without industry support. It doesn't have to be this way. The Broward Cultural Division certainly think so, hoping to help South Florida artists find balance between creative needs and financial demands with the ever popular Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute (AEI).

Back by great demand, the program returns to South Florida, set for every Saturday in June at ArtServe in Fort Lauderdale. AEI seeks to empower artists, from musicians to graphic designers, on how to support their craft with smart business tactics.

Artists of all disciplines are encouraged to attend, including musicians, dancers, media/filmmakers, photographers, designers, illustrators, metalworkers, writers, jewelers and all interdisciplinary artists. Artists residing in any county are invited and welcome to attend. The program has already helped many local Caribbean artists, such as Jamaican-born photographer David Muir and Jamaican painter Peter Marshall.

Designed to help artists operate in the marketplace more successfully, the AEI course curriculum covers all aspects of developing an artistic business. It helps participants outline a personal brand, develop strategies for communicating with target markets, raise capital and identify a variety of tools for protecting one's work legally. To date, more than 500 South Florida artists have graduated from the Institute, and many with exceptional success stories. The program includes a curriculum of 20 difference sessions over the four Saturdays, as well as the ever innovative business plan clinic and workshop, set for June 25th, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The business clinic seeks to guide participants through preparation of a simple business plan, an essential tool for any artist. In addition, participants will learn how to work effectively with lenders to obtain financial support.

To spread the word about the program, an information about AEI and its various services will be held on Monday, April4, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Studio 19 in the Pines, Pembroke Pines. To RSVP to attend the event, as well as learn more about the program, go to broward.org and view the Artist as an Entrepreneur webpage for more information about the course and its history.

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Local acts shine at Jazz in the Gardens Cerone White This past weekend's line-up for the 11th annual Jazz in the Gardens music festival proved as stellar as ever, featuring international acts such as Usher, Janelle Monae, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Fred Hammond, among others. But the Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens gave just as much spotlight to local stars – showing off South Florida's own spectacular talent.

Local girl CriStyle Renae made good on stage Saturday night, showing off her uniquely jazzy, R&B stylings and refreshing

original music. “My music is love, R&B, soul, and passion; R&B soul runs in my DNA,” said CriStyle Renae in an interview with CNW Network. Her latest album, “Signature of Love,” reflects her eclectic tastes, with “R&B, soul…a little jazz, hip hop, a little blues – all original materials.”

And as a South Floridian, performing on the Jazz in Gardens' international stage was particularly poignant for CriStyle Renae. “To be able CriStyle to get the validation to say

that you're good enough to come onto the Jazz in the Garden stage is everything in life for me…this was an amazing opportunity.” The feeling was mutual for fellow local artist Ronnie VOP. The R&B crooner and Miami Gardens native was thrilled to shared his new music, which is “leaning more towards R&B, pop, though you never know what you're gonna get from me…I hate to put [my music] in a box.” The young Bahamian-American star, who just released an exciting new single “Would you Mind,” also got some sage advice before his performance from famous uncle, Oscar-winning actor Sidney Poitier.

“I actually had the opportunity to speak with him for the first time last week on his birthday, which was a true blessing,” said Ronnie VOP. “He gave me so much encouragement. And just told me to remain humble…It was just a great thing. I was so full.”

With such great promise, it's refreshing to see these artists are striving despite obstacles in the competitive music industry, because of their genuine love for their craft. Here's to hoping our young local stars will soon be top headliners at the Jazz in the Gardens concerts to come.

Mixed Culture band. The evening will be complimented with selections from popular Reggae Revival DJ Yaadcore from Jamaica, alongside the Mighty Jah Stream with Israel and Ragga, Agony Muzik with Chrys Lee, Supreme Sound with DJ Nkosi from St Lucia and Lalibela Muzik with Empress Yvette and Humble Lion.

The night honors the unique genre that emerged from reggae in the 1960s, pioneered by iconic Jamaican producers such as King Tubby, Lee "Scratch" Perry and Errol Thompson. These producers, especially King Tubby and Lee “Scratch” Perry, looked

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Stephen Marley, Spragga Benz in a “Rub A Dub” style Reggae stars Stephen Marley, Spragga Benz, Dezarie and more go Rub a Dub style this Sunday, March 27 for the Spring Break Roots Dub Fest, starting 6 p.m. at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale.

Celebrating the classic and internationally influential genre, the event offers odes to dub music from the hottest contemporary stars. Doors open at 6 p.m. with performances from Dezarie, Then Ron Benjamin of the Midnite Band, hailing from the US Virgin Islands, will hit the stage at 8pm for a deep roots dub performance, along with a performance from South Florida's own

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Dub has influenced many genres of music, including rock, pop, hip hop, disco, and later on house, techno, ambient, electronic dance music, and trip hop. Dub has also become a basis for the genres of jungle/drum and bass and dubstep. However, traditional dub has survived, and some of the originators, such as Lee "Scratch" Perry and Mad Professor, continue to produce new material, and traditional dub sessions are now the norm once again.

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Dr. Sharon Robinson Now more popular than ever, a composite resin (or white filling), is a tooth-colored plastic and glass mixture used to restore decayed teeth. Composites are also used for cosmetic improvements of the smile by changing the color of the teeth or reshaping disfigured teeth.

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Once the white filling hardens, your bite will be checked to make sure your teeth fit together properly. If the tooth filling extends into the space between your teeth your dentist will also make sure you can floss between your teeth properly. Adjustments will be made if necessary, followed by the smoothing and polishing of your new filling.

Advantages Aesthetics are the main advantage of composites, since dentists can blend shades to create a color nearly identical to that of the

Disadvantages After receiving a composite, a patient may experience postoperative sensitivity. Also, the shade of the composite can change slightly if there is frequent or prolonged exposure to drinks, tea, coffee or other staining foods, such as curry. The dentist can put a clear plastic coating over the composite to prevent the color from changing if a patient is particularly concerned about tooth color. Composites tend to wear out sooner than silver fillings in larger cavities, although they hold up as well in small cavities.

Upkeep Ultimately, the best dental filling is no dental filling. Prevention is the best medicine.

To maintain fillings, you should follow good oral hygiene by visiting your dentist regularly for cleanings, brushing with a fluoride toothpaste, flossing and using an antibacterial mouthwash at least once daily. If your dentist suspects that a filling might be cracked or is "leaking" (when the sides of the filling don't fit tightly against the tooth, which allows debris and saliva to seep down between the filling and the tooth, leading to decay), he or she will take X-rays to assess the situation. If your tooth is extremely sensitive, if you feel a sharp edge, if you notice a crack in the filling, or if a piece of the filling is missing, call your dentist for an appointment.

Dr. Sharon Robinson DDS may be reached at The Dental Place, located at 6738 W Sunrise Blvd, Suite #105, Plantation, FL 33313. Dr. Robinson may be contacted at 954-792-1857 or visit the website www.dentalplace4u.com.

6 easy ways to boost your brain health When you think about health and wellness, what first comes to mind?

Most likely it’s along the lines of fitness, healthy eating and doctor’s appointments. But have you ever considered the importance of brain health as you age? According to the National Institute on Aging, research shows that a complex interaction between your DNA, diet, physical activity level, sleep quality and every other aspect of your environment affects your brain health and cognitive function. This means that your bad habits can trigger changes in your brain and contribute to the decline of your brain health.

Eat brain food. While a good diet can improve your all-around health, certain foods keep your brain functioning optimally, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Some of these top “brain foods” include wild salmon, nuts and seeds, avocados, blueberries, dark chocolate and whole grains. Your brain loves both omega-3 essential fatty acids and anything with antioxidants.

Exercise your brain. Your body isn’t the only thing that needs exercise. Puzzles, brain teasers and games help create new associations within your brain to keep it fresh. As an added exercise, try completing everyday activities with your non-dominant hand, such as combing your hair and brushing your teeth.

Continue to learn. The learning shouldn’t stop

once you leave school. Continue to try new activities and test your brain by reading, taking classes or learning a language. Keep your brain active by teaching it some new tricks.

Take a well-rounded supplement. Your brain also requires a number of vitamins and minerals to function properly. For example, the three B vitamins (folic acid, B6 and B12) are all related to healthy brain function. Be sure you are getting enough of these essential vitamins and consider taking a supplement to boost your brain power even further.

Keep a sleep schedule. Not only is sleep fundamental for regenerating your physical body, but it has restorative properties for your brain as well. A good night’s sleep helps you to look at problems in a new light and improves

your ability to think creatively. If you’re having trouble getting at least six hours of sleep per night, try ditching the technology before bed.

Too much screen time before you rest your eyes reduces the quality of your sleep.

Maintain your social calendar. Humans are social creatures who need a variety of brain stimulation to maintain a sharp mind, including social activity. This becomes especially relevant as you age and your neurological processes start to slow down. Socially active older adults are less likely to develop both cognitive and physical limitations. Try a weekly card game with friends or volunteer for a local organization to continue to get out and meet new people.

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services, Williams has become particularly passionate in engaging the next generation, stemming from his working with children in the judicial system.

“Our number one priority is to build a sense of trust within our community,” said Williams in an interview with National Weekly, citing the Presidential Task Force's report on 21st Century Policing as a primary reference point. “We're working on providing education venues for our force, so they can learn different policing strategies, particularly the best way to communicate with residents from the diverse cultures in our city.”

Williams, however, believes education must be on both sides for an effective community relationship with law enforcement.

That's the idea behind Miramar's new seed program – a high school criminal justice course at the city's public schools. The Department-funded, 4-year program will provide certification, making them eligible for state examinations for community

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service aid positions, such as 911 dispatchers. Twelve students will also be selected to represent Miramar at this year's National Preventing Crime in the Black Community Conference, where they get to participate in the state's discussion surrounding law enforcement. Williams also hopes such exposure will not only improve police/community relationships, but also inspire children into public service.

“The millennials right now, there are our future, and the best way to get them now is in high school,” says Williams. “We need to get into our homes, our playgrounds, and give children a voice, where they can ask questions and talk about the things going on in our community.” Such support and mentorship, says Chief Williams, also serves as a powerful tool in curbing youth-on-youth violence, particularly the “reckless” culture surrounding firearms.

“I want more mentoring opportunities with our children,” says Chief Williams. “These young men and women are seeking guidance. We hope we can impart a few cultural values such as honest, hard work, respect, humility – the kind of things that can sculpt a good life for tomorrow.”

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“This is very sad. Jimmy was not only a talented singer, but a good, caring man,” says Brentwood of his old friend. “He was particularly proud of the accomplishments of his son Tarrus, and served as a mentor to several youth in the music business. It pains me that Jimmy is gone so soon.”

John T, host of the “Morning Ride” on South Florida's WAVS 1170 AM, said he was a close friend of Riley for over 30 years, and described him as one of most “talented song writers and singers out of Jamaica.” Though Riley was ailing for the past two years, John says he still remained focused on the music, and was in South Florida just six months ago doing recordings in the Miami studios of Jamaica-American record producer and musician, Willie Lindo.

“He produced three singles, one of which is currently receiving air play, and actually wanted to record an entire album, but was too ill to complete it,” said John.

John T also spoke of Riley's fondness for Tarrus, with whom he also recorded several songs, “But he loved all his children too. Jimmy's death is another real loss to not only Jamaican, but to popular music.”

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Dillard Arts Center performs Alumni Showdown for True Blue Weekend ode to Langston Hughes Celebrating National Poetry Month, the Dillard Center for the Arts and the Old Dillard Museum present a musical tribute to the legendary American poet, Langston Hughes, featuring the Ron McCurdy Quartet. Part of the popular Cannonball Jazz Series, the concert is set for April 10, starting 4 p.m. at the Dillard High School Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale.

Known as the Langston Hughes Project, the event is a multimedia concert performance of Langston Hughes' kaleidoscopic jazz poem suite titled, “Ask Your Mama: Twelve Moods for Jazz”. This is Hughes' homage in verse and music to the struggle for artistic and social freedom at home and abroad at the beginning of the 1960s. It is a twelve-part epic poem which Hughes scored with musical cues drawn from blues and Dixieland, gospel songs, boogie woogie, bebop, progressive jazz, Latin “cha cha,” Afro-Cuban mambo music, German lieder, Jewish liturgy, West Indian calypso, and African drumming – a creative masterwork left unperformed at his death.

Its recovery now in word, music and image provides a galvanizing experience for audiences everywhere.

Utilizing engaging videography, this concert performance links the words and music of Hughes' poetry to topical images of Ask Your Mama's people, places, events and to the visual artists Langston Hughes admired and/or collaborated with most closely over the course of his career. Together the words, sounds and images recreate a magical moment in cultural history, which bridges the Harlem renaissance, the post-World War II beat writers' coffeehouse jazz poetry world and the looming Black Arts

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The performance is brought to life by the extraordinary talents of the Ron McCurdy Quartet. Dr. Ronald C. McCurdy is the director of the National Grammy Vocal Jazz Ensemble and combo, serves as Director of the Walt Disney All-American College Band in Anaheim, California and is professor of music in the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California (USC).

Promoting school spirit and fundraising efforts for their beloved alma maters, The St. George's College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. (STGCOBAFL) and The Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. (JCOBAFL) have announced their twelfth Annual True Blue celebration, set for April 1st to 2nd.

The True Blue weekend is an expansion of the annual Ziadie Cup soccer match between STGCOBAFL and the JCOBAFL. The annual match is held in memory of Dennis Ziadie, who coached both schools to Manning Cup victories. With last year's match drawing over 1700 spectators and supporters, this year's event will also include a festive fundraising True Blue Party featuring DJ Radcliffe, set for April 1st, starting 8 pm at the Grand Palms Resort in Pembroke Pines.

The True Blue Soccer Fest will begin April 2nd, including the 12th Annual Dennis Ziadie Cup soccer match (JC vs. St. Georges), the Dennis Ziadie Youth Soccer Tournament and the All Girls/Co-Ed Schools Alumni Penalty Kick-off. The Soccer Fest will be held at Vizcaya Park in Miramar, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“We are extremely excited about this year's events,” said Xavier Murphy, president of the Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida. “This annual fundraising events give us the opportunity to provide scholarships to JC and STGC high school students, while honoring the legacy of Dennis Ziadie.”

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Usain Bolt has confirmed this year's Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will be his last, saying no to a return to the sport's greatest stage for 2020 in Toyko, Japan.

The fastest man in the world rose up sports fans’ hope in January, when he revealed that his coach Glen Mills believed he would be strong enough to continue his Olympic run in Japan.

However, Bolt finally dismissed the idea in a recent interview, saying his Olympic career will come to a close this summer with his campaign to win three more gold medals.

“My biggest dream at the Olympics is to win three gold medals again. That's my focus, that's what I want,” says Bolt. “[But] It'll definitely be my last Olympics. It's going to be hard to go four more years for me, to keep the motivation that I want, especially if I accomplish what I want to in Rio. It's going

to be hard to keep the motivation to go on for four more years so it'll definitely be my last one.”

Bolt, who already has six gold medals from his stunning performances in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, has repeatedly said he plans to hang up his spikes for good after the 2017 World Championships in London. He acknowledged to The Daily Mail in 2015 that his sponsorship commitments have forced him to continue sprinting until next year, saying "my sponsor has asked me to go on for another year, to 2017 and London.”

To prepare for this historic Olympic showdown this summer, Bolt will next be competing in the upcoming Diamond League meet in London in July, where he won three Olympic gold medals at the 2012 Summer Games. In

a statement, Bolt said the appearance will be "one of my last races before the Olympic Games in Rio. It will be good to return to the Olympic Stadium on the Friday night and get more of the special atmosphere that the fans always produce."

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Soccer player Michail Antonio turns down Jamaica for England West Ham’s Michail Antonio has revealed he turned down the opportunity to play for Jamaica as he still has ambitions to represent England.

The forward, 25, has caught the eye since his £7m move to the Hammers last September, scoring six league goals. He has been overlooked by England for this month’s

friendlies against Germany and the Netherlands.

“Jamaica called up for me, but I feel if I keep doing what I’m doing, hopefully I can get a call-up for England,” he told BBC news.

Antonio, a former non-league player with Tooting & Mitcham United, has flourished on the right flank for the FA Cup quarter-finalists this season.

He was a Championship player with Nottingham Forest until his transfer to West

Ham, and he said he is taking inspiration from fellow former lower league players, such as Tottenham’s Dele Alli and Leicester’s Jamie Vardy, both of whom have been named in Roy Hodgson’s recent squad.

“You can see it with Dele Alli, he’s come from League One and he’s already in the England squad,” Antonio told Football Focus.

“You see it with Vardy. Hopefully I can get the call-up as well.”

Team Guyana's bowlers led the team to its second, consecutive victory against Trinidad and Tobago this past weekend at the 2016 City of Lauderhill T20 Int'l Night Cricket Tournament, held at the Lauderhill Sports Park.

Winning the toss and electing to bat first, Team Trinidad and Tobago was evenly poised at 36 runs for 2 wickets, before the Guyanese bowlers took over on track that provided some bounce and pace. Neil Mungal 19, Timothy Surujbally 13 and Parvish Deonarinesing 13 offer some resistance, becoming the only players to score double digits.

But bowling for Guyana proved too overwhelming, with Imran Saddiq as the main destroyer, claiming 3 for 14 from his allotted four overs. Veteran Richard Louis, playing for his adopted team, bagged 2 for 16 and Vickram Ramoutar 1 for 9.

Trinidad and Tobago eventually walked away with 83 for 8 wickets at the end of 20 overs.

In reply, Guyana scored 84 runs without loss at the end of 11 overs, recording its second victory with all 10 wickets. Guyana's batting charge was led by an unbroken 84 runs opening partnership between Simeon Pierre and Sameer Khan. Pierre smashed 34 runs, including three fours and one six, while Khan followed closely with 33. The Trinidadian conceded 17 extras towards Guyana's total.

Team Jamaica and Combined Islands were hoping to take their turn on the pitch for game 6, but early morning showers left the outfield at the Lauderhill Sports Park unplayable for the start of the 5 p.m. scheduled game. Jamaica and Combined Islands, the only two winless teams in the competition, will each receive two points for the abandoned game. Meanwhile, Guyana and India remain the two unbeaten teams in the tournament, currently standing at the top of the tournament rankings with 10 points each.

There are no games schedule for this weekend due to the Easter Weekend. The tournament will continue on Saturday, April 2, 2016 starting at 5p.m. at the Lauderhill Sports Park, with India v.

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