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If it ain't broke don't fix it Miramar Municipal elections gets underway

Broward Schools now a safe zone for undocumented immigrants

By Dr. Garth A. Rose & Karyl Walker

Since elected Mayor of Miramar in 2015, Wayne Messam has led a commission that created a booming business environment and improved infrastructure.

In de iance of recent immigration policies announced in Washington DC, that has heightened threats of immigrants in the US being detained, and/or deported the Broward County School district reacted in unanimously passing a unique resolution to have county public schools become safe zones for undocumented immigrant students and their families. This resolution was passed by the school board on Tuesday.

While he is not up for reelection until 2019, Messam is, surprisingly, not supporting two of his senior commissioners who are up for reelection in March 14 Municipal Elections.

Messam, An American of Jamaican descent, insists that with a more dynamic commission, he can achieve bigger things in a city with a strong Caribbean populace.

Next week, voters will decide whether to retain or replace three incumbents. Veteran Winston Barnes, a continues on A6 – Don’t x it

Caribbean nations remain largest supplier of marijuana to US

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he resolution was proposed by school Board member Robin Bartleman who stated the resolution sends a message to immigrant families living in fear that the school board “have their backs” and that the board isn't afraid to act “to protect” the county's children.

The resolution came in response to concerns voiced by residents, who told board members that many immigrants have started taking extra precautions to get children to school. Some now walk children to school, instead of driving, to avoid any infractions that could get them pulled

over and deported. Others have begun sending their children to school with copies of immigration paperwork tucked in backpacks.

In accordance with the resolution ICE and other related law enforcement agencies will not be allowed to enter school premises during classes, or special school activities like sport activities, field trips and social functions to remove students. To do this the authorities are required to have warrant signed by a judge. In addition, any attempt to remove students or get information on students must be submitted to the attorneys serving the school district.

“This is very brave and commendable move,” says Myrtle Bachelor, former New York law enforcement

Several countries in the Caribbean have been named by the United States as being major illicit drug producing and drug-transit countries with some also being major money laundering countries.

The US Department of State's “International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR),” notes that the Bahamas, Belize, Haiti and Jamaica, are among 22 countries worldwide

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Prayer Warriors Minister Ann La mer (r) with parishoners at the 2nd Annual Outreach Prayer Breakfast at the Inverrary Hotel in Lauderhill. – Photo credit Uriah Benne Awarding the Captain Jamaica's Consul General to Miami, Franz Hall (l), awarding Captain Andrew Dunbar (r), Chief of Lauderdale Lakes BSO, on behalf of the Jamaica Ex-Soldiers Associa on (JESA) of South Florida at their annual banquet. – Photo credit Don Parchment

Dubwise Radio Norman “Humble Lion” Lawrence with reggae ar ste Protoje. – Contributed

All smiles Sharon Blackwood (r) with Juliet Roache (l) out on the town. – Contributed

Women of Dis nc on Newly honored Awardees at Lauderhill Chamber of Commerce Awards breakfast. – Contributed

Ambassador and Common amaica's Ambassador to the United States Audrey Marks(l), poses with Grammy Award-winning ar ste, actor, poet, and film producer Common (c), and George Wile, at the Howard University Founder's Day Dinner in Washington, D.C – Photo credit Derrick A. Sco

Dona ons from Third World Gary Harris awarding Jamaican Women of Florida's (Dahlia Walker-Hun ng) with par al proceeds from the Retro Life Live concert in Pembroke Pines. – Contributed

State of Black Broward Commissioner Dale V.C. Holness with a member of the Broward Elected Officials panelists at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center. – Photo credit Uriah Benne

Miss Dream Castle 2016 Chaquanzha Stephenson with Barry G of Mellow FM and Frederica Richards, scholarship recipient of Flanker Primary and Junior High in Jamaica – Contributed

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Job concerns dampen women protests women working at the region's airports, in restaurants and in domestic jobs.

Mangle said she realizes more women wanted to join Wednesday's rally, but “had genuine concerns about their job.” She said several women had enquired about protesting “The Day Without Women” besides marching or attending protest rallies. “Many women protested by not shopping on Wednesday. Women comprise the largest percent of consumers, particularly at supermarkets, pharmacies and department stores. Our absence can have a significant impact on the local retail trade, which indicates women in retail should receive better pay and benefits.”

An owner of restaurants in Miami, Sydmoth Saddler, said he supported the “few employees” who stayed away from his businesses on Wednesday, “Women is involved in almost every crevice of life. From mothers to distant relatives, from nurses to hospital maids; from corporate executives to clerical help. There are several issues which are not right for women. I fully support women protesting to have these rights implemented. I would, could never penalize any of my female employees for taking the day off to protest.”

Enthusiastic protest rallies with larger turnout, were also held Wednesday evening at Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale and at Miami's Bayfront Park.

On Wednesday, International Women’s Day, some South Floroida women joined in the protest movement taking place around the United States called “A Day without Women” but several feared losing the day's pay or even losing their jobs if they failed to show up for work.

Around mid-morning, approximately 60 people, men and women, turned out to a rally at Miami's US Citizenship and Immigration Services offices on NW Seventh Ave in Miami. The rally was organized by the Workers Center, Florida Immigrant Coalition, Fanm Ayisyen nan Miyami and the New Florida Majority.

One of the organizers, Morgan Mangle, said the objective of the rally was to support women who are being targeted by immigration officials based on new immigration policies being implemented by the Trump administration.

Phyllis Tate, a Jamaican housekeeper with a Watson Island family said she took the day off to join the protest having several female relatives and friends “who are living in the region without documents, and in fear of being deported.” Tate said she attended the rally to also protest low wages being paid to some women, especially

Several bills to be debated by Florida Legislature Several bills are up for debate in the coming weeks by members of the Florida Legislature.

The Legislature that convened on March 7, will be in session until May 5.

During this period some crucial issues will be the point of focus, including bills HB 9 and HB 7005 - both of which are seen as the source of conflict between Governor Rick Scott and House Speaker Richard Corcoran. Both men are reportedly at loggerheads concerning proposed budget. The governor wants to increase the state's expenditure budget to $83 billion, including $85 million on Enterprise Florida to open new jobs, and $73 million on Visit Florida to attract more tourists to the state. However, Corcoran is adamant about reducing expenditure.

On the matter of the state budget, Scott wants the Legislature to approve $618 million in tax reductions. However, while the governor

wants to increase the salaries of Florida's law enforcement officers and prison officers, the tax reduction means that the salaries of other state employees could be jeopardized.

Firing the reported “rift” between Corcoran and Scott is the plan to increase funding to state schools from increased property values at county level.

When the sitting convened, Democratic leaders went on the offensive from the very start. Representative Cruz and Senator Braynon criticized job creation plans touted by Scott in his State-of-the State address on Tuesday.

According to Scott, plans will be include making Florida “the job creation capital of the world. However, Cruz and Braynon said the jobs being created are low income-low benefit jobs. Braynon said the jobs are suitable for teenagers, not people with skills and job experience.

Other issues that could be controversial, include regulations for implementing legalized

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medical marijuana; amending the gun laws allowing licensed guns on college campuses; expanding casino gambling laws; amendment of the death penalty law; amending juvenilejustice laws; and the direction of state education, and state-mandated tests.

Following elections in 2016, the House

consists of 79 Republicans and 41 Democrats.

The speaker of the House is Republican Richard Corcoran of Land O'Lakes. The Majority House Leader is Republican Ray Rodriquez from Lee County and the Minority Leader Janet Cruz of Tampa.

This year Caribbean-American Barrington Russell, former mayor of Lauderdale Lakes in Broward County sits among House Democrats for the first time. Russell was elected to replace former Florida Representative Hazelle Rogers for District 9 in elections held in August 2016.

In the Florida Senate, there are 25 Republicans and 15 Democrats.

The President of the Senate is Republican Joe Negron of Stuart. The Majority Leader is Republican Wilton Simpson from Trilby, and the Minority Leader Democrat Oscar Braynon from Miami Gardens. Haitian American Daphne Campbell, another former Florida Representative was also elected to the Senate last year representing District 38 in MiamiDade County.

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Former Jamaican PM hails Rene Preval Former Jamaica Prime Minister P.J. Patterson, says Haiti and indeed the wider Caribbean Community (CARICOM) owes Rene Preval “a tremendous debt” for the way he guided Haiti during his terms of office as president.

Preval, 74, died last Friday at his home in Port Au Prince and will be afforded a state funeral on Saturday.

Patterson, who served as CARICOM's Special representative to Haiti, following the devastating earthquake that killed more than 200,000 people, said that it was during his first period of Presidential tenure and his incumbency as CARICOM chairman “that the first decisive steps were taken to bring Haiti into the fold of Caribbean nations and thereby end its hemispheric isolation.

“He was determined to maintain the sovereignty of the oldest black Independent country in this Western Hemisphere, to work assiduously to protect its Constitution and to promote a democratic tradition for the orderly transition of political power in a nation previously shackled by despotic rule.”

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“As the Community's Special Representative after the devastating earthquake of January 2010 and in response to his invitation to serve as his Presidential emissary we became engaged in the struggle to deliver and rebuild from the ruins

of that disaster.”

The former Jamaican prime minister said that from those rare vantage points and in the extraordinary circumstances he saw first-hand “Preval's deep and abiding love for his country.

Patterson said that he last spoke with Preval in Cuba during the funeral for Fidel Castro and that “he appeared to be enjoying good health, full of energy and buoyant as ever.

“It is with shock and disbelief that I received the news of the passing” and that “history will accord him that special place deserved by the only Haitian Head of State democratically elected to have served two full terms ofSkerrit office and pass the baton twice to a successor duly chosen by its people.

“The Republic of Haiti and, indeed, the Caribbean owe him a tremendous debt,” he added.

Preval, who died following a stroke served as president from 1996 to 2001, and 2006 to 2011 and remains the only Haitian Head of State to have completed two terms since the fall of JeanClaude Duvalier in 1986.

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Regional carriers object to BVI Airways application to US Two regional carriers have filed a joint objection to a recent application made by BVI Airways to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for Exemption Authority and a Foreign Air Carrier Permit.

Last month, BVI Airways applied to the DOT for permission to conduct scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property, and mail between the prescribed UK Caribbean gateway points via intermediate points, to points in the United States and beyond.

It also sought authority to carry out charter foreign air transportation of persons, property, and mail between the British Virgin Islands and any point(s) in the United States.

The airline plans to offer service four times each

Bharrat Jagdeo, other opposition members arrested in Guyana

week between Beef Island , Miami International and San Juan Luis Munoz Marin airport in Puerto Rico – increasing flights to daily.

However VI Airlink – that is also based here and the Turks and Caicos based interCaribbean Airways claim that as parties whose operations may be affected by the application, they were never served a copy of its application in violation of DOT requirements.

Both airlines have also questioned government's impartiality given an alleged investment made to stimulate demand for flights between the BVI and the United States.

Officials from VI Airline and interCaribbean Airways state that BVI Airways had previously claimed the funds mentioned, to be a loan.

Former President of Guyana, Bharrat Jagdeo, and other former top government officials have been arrested on Tuesday in connection with the Sparendaam Housing Project probe in that country.

The probe looked into the fraudulent acquisition of seaside housing lands obtains by former ministers and other members of the former Guyana government.

The investigation of the Sparendaam Housing Project, also known as Pradoville 2, found that the awardees of the land underpaid for the lots by a total of G$250 million, while the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL), National Communications Networks (NCN), and Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) never received reimbursement for monies spent on preparatory works.

Members of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) have also arrested and questioned Lisaveta Ramotar, General Manager of the Guyana Gold Board and daughter of former President Donald Ramotar, Dr. Roger Luncheon, former Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Marcia Nadir-Sharma, former Secretary to NICIL, and Ramesh Dookhoo former President of Private Sector Commission.

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Ben Carson's compared immigrants to slaves who had dreams of happiness in America. What do you think?

Olive: Tamarac/Jamaica – I do not agree because I made life for my children, buy house put them in, give them good education and college before I come to the states to live 32 years ago. I think he is sick and he needs to go back in history before he open his mouth. He is an intelligent man, and intelligent people read and ask God for wisdom and knowledge before they make a fool out of themselves.

So he need to go back to the drawing table. I believe so.

Percival: Tamarac/Jamaica – I think Dr. Carson lost his roots. He is too much into Trump; he needs to find his way, go back and read all the books and then he'll know what's going on. I don't know if he has anything to say to the children because by him going on national TV saying that, kids, especially black kids can't learn anything from him. What's going to happen? They need somebody up there in the White House who know about the roots; black roots; that's it.

Tony: Broward/American – Slaves were not brought here. We were actually taken from where we were and put here to cater to the needs of our Caucasian people. They brought us here and stole our land so that they could have a better life for themselves. Go watch the movie “Thirteenth Amendment,” it tells exactly what the government and everybody else is doing to try to keep the black people in bondage. We're still not free. See it for yourself.

Marsha: Tamarac/Jamaica – I think Ben just probably need to go si' down somewhere. It's crazy. Really? Wow. For a black intelligent person to think like that, it makes you wonder, will you lose the mentality ever? You know what I mean? The message he's sending - that you're a slave and you will continue to be a slave as long as you exist, pretty much. That's it. Nothing else to it. Keep the slavery mentality; that's what the white man needs, and if you keep that mentality, we will never grow.

Dominion: Holly/Black American – I don't think so; we were forced over here, and there is a lot of documentation that proves that. I never heard that statement from Ben Carson. I definitely want to look into it, but the whole thing seems the complete opposite of what it was. I'm not sure what kind of game he's up to, but I want to say that there is an agenda; everyone around Donald Trump has a lot of inaccurate information and I guess that Ben Carson is another one to add to the list.

Carron: Pembroke Pines/Jamaica – I think that it's an irrational statement. I don't think that he knows the history of how slaves got to other countries or left their country and came here. He needs to go back and learn the history. Slaves were brought here shackled to their boats and they were taken away forcefully from their countries and their families. They had happiness where they were born. I think that he just needs to go back and learn history.

Llonia: Ft. Lauderdale/Jamaica – My Mom moved here after I was born, she needed better opportunity; so it's like you're saying that slaves came here for better opportunity but yet they were beaten and treated like trash. How is that better opportunity? Immigrants and slaves are two different things. Immigrants came for a purpose; slaves were forced here, they had no say in where they were going or how their lives would turn out. I honestly can't believe he said that.

Jay: New York/Jamaican heritage – Doesn't make any sense. You can't compare immigrants to slaves, it's two different situations. And the next thing is that a lot of history is false anyway, so to really get the history of slavery is hard. For him to try to compare doesn't make any sense at all. None at all. He's a Uncle Tom, that is his agenda, to be Uncle Tom. Juliet: Tamarac/Jamaica – That's horrible, for a black person to say that. We are all originated from Africa, and in any case, what is so wrong in going from somewhere for prosperity? Nothing, so he should really be ashamed of himself for saying such a statement. And working in the black community; that is even worse. Well thinking kids don't believe in that garbage. He needs to re-examine his brain, his mind and his heart. We need an apology from him.

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Proposed bill to replace Obamacare must be opposed The threat to repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) since Republicans took over the White House, the US House and Senate, ratchet up on Monday when Republicans in the US House released a proposed bill titled, the American Health Care Act. At first perusal, the bill seems a revision of the Affordable Care Act, but on closer look, it guts crucial provisions of the existing healthcare law.

Obviously, in an attempt to strike a compromise with Democrats opposed to repealing Obamacare, and appease millions of Americans protesting a repeal, the proposed bill maintains popular Obamacare provisions.

These include continuing to provide health insurance to adults up to age 26 on their parent's plan. It also would offer insurance coverage to people with pre-existing medical conditions.

However, the bill would deny Medical Expansion --- an important provision of Obamacare --- to millions of low-income Americans as of 2020.

This would appease Republican governors like Florida's Rick Scott who has stubbornly refused expanding Medicaid to low-income Floridians despite provisions under the ACA, that provides the state with millions of federal dollars.

Under the Republican bill, when Medicaid is frozen in 2020, the federal government would replace it with state grants to supplement state's healthcare and private insurance programs. Low-income residents would receive refundable tax-credits to purchase health insurance.

This is a futile proposal which would remove health coverage from millions.

Refundable tax credits to people earning low income could hardly purchase significant health coverage.

The core of Obamacare is to offer health insurance to people who cannot afford the coverage. The opposition must be strong and relentless to ensure Medicaid Expansion is

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Four Republican Senators must be commended for their opposition to the House proposal to phase out Medicaid Expansion.

Senators Rob Portman of Ohio, Shelly Moore Capito of West Virginia, Cory Gardener of Colorado and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, informed Majority Senate Leader Mitch McConnell they are concerned “any poorly timed change in the current funding structure in Medicaid could result in a reduction in access

to life-saving health care services.”

That's an appropriate summary why the proposed bill must be vehemently opposed. It sends a message to Florida's representatives in the House and Senate.

It is estimated over 12 million Americans, including children, have benefitted from expansion to Medicaid under Obamacare. It would be immoral, and an atrocity, to see the majority of them lose health coverage.

While the bill proposes ending Medicaid

Expansion, it also proposes to cap tax credits currently provided under Obamacare. The Republicans argue wealthy Americans should not qualify for the tax credit, so instead of being tagged to income, credit would be tagged to age.

Under the proposals, older Americans would receive tax credits ranging from $2,000 to $4,000 to help pay for health coverage. Tax credits would be phased out for individuals who make over $75,000 annually, and households with incomes over $150,000.

However, with health insurance to be sold on an open market rather than through the controlled federal marketplace, several people who were able to purchase insurance, especially the higher-end health coverage with the assistance of tax-credits, would be hard pressed to purchase insurance.

The new proposal also includes a plan to defund Planned Parenthood for a year. This is another essential program benefitting not only women, but low-income women, who cannot afford care like cancer screenings and pre-natal care, available at low cost or free at Planned Parenthood clinics. One year without funding could force several of these clinics to close.

Among other provisions the proposed bill would remove, is the mandate for every American to have health insurance.

One wonders if the proposed Republican bill is a serious attempt, or a means of testing the reaction to the changes proposed. Some provisions are already displeasing to Conservative and moderate Republicans.

Despite the attempts to preserve two key provisions of Obamacare, this proposal must be totally opposed by all Congressional Democrats.

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Jamaican-American, who has served the commission since 2003, is seeking reelection in Seat 3.

Yvette Colbourne, a Panamanian-American of Jamaican descent, who has served since 2013, seeks reelection in Seat 2. Maxwell Chambers, also Jamaican-American, elected to the commission in 2014, seeks reelection in Seat 1.

Miramar is the only city in Florida with an allCaribbean-American commission. In addition to Barnes, Chambers and Colbourne, Darlene Riggs is Haitian-American.

Two Jamaican-Americans, Attorney Norman Hemmings, and chiropractor Dr. Venessa Walker, are challenging for Seats 1 and 2, respectively.

Barnes is being challenged by Haitian-American Dalton Jall's Bonheur and African-American James R. Hepburn.

Colbourne who served as a member of a county executive team that successful manage a $6oo million budget with up 2,000 employees in MiamiDade County is surprised at Messam's stance, considering the commission supports most of his proposals.

According to Colbourne, she voted “99% of the time” to support the mayor's initiatives. She did vote against his pitch to increase property taxes in 2016.

The 30-year veteran of public service who also has a masters degree in Public Administration said any budget gap could have been realized by improving efficiencies in the city's management.

“We successfully met this gap, without raising taxes. At the end of 2016, there was a balance of $6 million in the city's funds, carried forward to supplement 2017 expenditure,” said Colbourne And while Messam himself has widescale backing, an unofficial CNW poll in the community suggests residents are happy with the current commission. The general consensus is that Miramar's business climate is “a sound source of jobs for residents” and commends Messam and the commissioners for “doing a splendid” job.

According to one individual, “If it ain't broke why fix it?” Miramar is an aviation hub which provides economic spin-offs to many businesses that supply services to that industry, There is also a growing complement of Fortune 500 companies. Significantly, Miramar has managed to stem the outsourcing of U.S jobs to countries like China.

In his 2015 State of the City address, Messam said there were 1,800 residential units planned for the city, valued at $191 million. He noted that during the recession of 2009, Miramar continued to expand.

He also mentioned several infrastructural improvements in the eastern section, including new drainage. The Pembroke Road overpass is completed and has resulted in a significant ease on traffic congestion.

He pointed to getting the commission to approve a $60 million revenue bond for funding

park development, and the Miramar amphitheater (under construction) as other high points of his administration.

Barnes, a broadcaster by profession, has been on the commission for almost 14 years.

He listed his achievements which include: creating a scholarship fund from a raise he received in his commissioner's salary; voting for funding both Miramar high schools annually; and providing funds to help residents with home repairs to meet city codes, and paying utility bills.

He anticipates another term.

“I should be reelected to keep integrity, experience and decorum on the Commission. My record speaks for itself,” Barnes said.

Chambers seeks reelection to enhance the financial health of the city without increasing taxes, and ensuring that property values in east Miramar are not compromised by developers who are bent on turning homes into rental property.

If elected Dr. Walker's mission is to make it possible for more residents to own businesses; enhance public safety, keep taxes low, push the city's econ development and be a transparent representative.

Hemming, making his second bid for the seat, says his mission if elected is to hold down property taxes, and mobilize strong anti-crime strategies.

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UN urges support for Haiti The United Nations office dedicated to disaster risk reduction Monday called for urgent support to improve disaster risk management in Haiti, following a damage assessment that shows the country lost US$2.7 billion, or 32 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), as a result of Hurricane Mathew six months ago.

“Hurricane Matthew revealed disturbing truths about least developed countries which lack the capacity to respond adequately to climate change and the rising intensity and

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frequency of weather-related disasters,” said the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction, Robert Glasser.

His call came on the eve of the fifth Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas, which opened in Montreal, Canada, on Tuesday.

“While the government's civil protection system prevented many deaths, it is unacceptable that over 600 people should have died in a hurricane that was so wellGlasser forecast,” he

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officer, and Broward legal aid attorney. “I personally have had contacts from several parents who are now reluctant to leave their homes to takes their kids to school, or send their kids to schools. I know of instances were children studies are being affected as they fear being picked up by immigration officers on the way to or from school, or if when they reach home, they'll find their parents have been detained by ICE. This is such a sad situation.”

Bartleman also indicated the Broward School Board were privy to incidents where the parents of students have been detained to be deported. These incidents helped to motivate the resolution, and the related vote by the school board to begin developing a “Safe Place Plan” plan in conjunction with parents and community organizations to for schools and teachers provide safecare and support to students whose parents are deported.

There are reports that the agenda of the MiamiDade School Board meeting schedule for March 15, includes the call for that board to vote on a similar policy to the Broward School Board.

The Palm Beach County also is implementing a similar “safe-zone” policy for undocumented immigrant students attending public schools in that count, but its not an official school board approved policy.

added.

The magnitude of the losses shown by a thorough government-led Post-Disaster Needs Assessment would be a devastating blow to any economy. It came on top of two years of drought affecting the food security of one million people and the 2011 earthquake, which cost 120 per cent of GDP, he said.

Glasser urged strong support for the threeyear recovery plan developed by the Haitian government, the UN and other partners that seeks US$2.72 billion.

The conference hosted by the Canadian government in cooperation with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR), marks the first opportunity for governments and stakeholders of the Americas to discuss and agree on a Regional Action Plan .

President Jovenel Moise has described former president Rene Preval as a “worthy son of Haiti” as he led the country in paying tribute to his predecessor who died on Friday at the age of 74.

Preval, who also served as Prime Minister in 1991 under the presidency of Jean-Bertrand Aristide, before going into exile in September of the same year during a military coup, died following a stroke. Preval served as president from 1996 to 2001, and 2006 to 2011.

“I learned with sadness the death of former President René Préval. I lay before the remains of this worthy son of Haiti,” Moïse said Préval remains the only Haitian Head of State to have completed two terms since the fall of Jean-Claude Duvalier in 1986.

Another Haitian beauty scores; third place in Miss Canada 2017 pageant Weeks after the success of Haitian beauty queen Raquel Pelissier placing second in the Miss Universe pageant, another Haitian beauty, Liliane Marie Lawrence Ulysse placed 3rd in the Miss Canada 2017 pageant held at the Sheraton Hotel in Laval, Quebec, Canada on March 4.

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Justin Viard, the Consul General of Haiti in Montreal, Canada who made the official announcement to the people of Haiti and the Haitian Diaspora said Lawrence's placement in the Canadian pageant, following that of Pelissier proves once again the potential of the Haitian woman to excel international while displaying a combination of beauty and intelligence.

The Consulate General of Haiti in Montreal thanked the Haitian Community of Montreal and Haitians around the world for the support being given to the two Haitian beauties.

From information submitted by the Haitian Consulate in Montreal, Liliane Marie Laurence Ulysse migrated from Haiti to Canada at age-12. She is a graduate in Sociology and International Development from the University of Québec. She describes herself as a determined, positive, responsible, and ambitious woman. Ulysse is described as a source of inspiration and motivation for young people in Canada and around the world.

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Information for March 14 Municipal Elections The following Municipalities are scheduled to have elections on Tuesday, March 14, 2017: Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Coconut Creek (District C) Deerfield Beach (District 3,4,5, Mayor) Hillsboro Beach (Ballot Questions Only) Weston (Seat 3) Miramar (Seat 1,2,3) Lighthouse Point (Mayor)

In order to make voting convenient, Supervisor of Elections, Dr. Brenda Snipes would like to share the following useful information with Broward voters who are planning to vote in the 2017 March Municipal Elections: Please contact the municipalities for the name of candidates or click on My Precinct on the SOE Home Page for a sample ballot.

On Tuesday, March 14, voting hours will be from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for all voters living in these cities/districts who were registered (within the state of Florida) to vote by Monday, February 13, 2017.

Florida law requires voters to present a picture ID with signature. Your Florida Driver's License is the type of identification that poll workers can process the quickest. If you do not have a Florida Driver's License you may also present a Florida ID Card, US Passport, Military or Student ID, Public Assistance ID, Neighborhood association identification and Debit/Credit Card. Please note: IDs must have current signature. Any combination of picture and signature is accepted.

Vote by mail ballots must be received by the Supervisor of Elections no later than 7:00 p.m. on Election Day in order to be counted.

Post marks don't count. Vote by mail ballots have pre-paid postage. Remember to sign the voter's certificate envelope. The voter will have until 5:00pm on the Monday before the election to cure a missing or mismatched signature.

Broward School District named 'Great District for Great Teachers' The Broward County School district has been named “A Great District for Great Teachers”, becoming one of only eight districts nationwide selected for this honor.

The award, in its inaugural year, recognizes school districts that are successful at creating and implementing policies and practices that nurture, value and support great teaching.

To be named a Great District for Great Teachers, the districts go through and evaluation process which includes analysis of data, policies and programs, teacher surveys,

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focus groups and district leadership interviews.

“Great Districts for Great Teachers is a celebration of great teaching,” said Kate Walsh, President of the National Council of Teacher Quality (NCTQ) - a national nonprofit organization committed to ensuring that all children have effective teachers.

“We celebrate the hard, often politically challenging efforts by a special group of school districts who have managed to put together policies and practices that make them great places for great teachers to work,” Walsh said.

“We are honored that the National Council on Teacher Quality selected Broward County Public Schools as one its first Great Districts for Great Teachers,” said Broward School

Superintendent Robert W. Runcie. “This award recognizes the tremendous work, dedication and accomplishments of our school leaders and teachers.”

NCTQ organized the Great Districts for Great Teachers initiative because it believes supporting and aiding great teachers is the best way to shape a better future for all students.

"Great teachers transform the lives of their students,” said Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education 2009-2016, adding that “Great districts understand their most important job is to get great teachers into every single one of their classrooms, and support them in the complex, critically important work they do every day.”

international gang activity, and police and government corruption.

The report noted that illicit drugs are also a means of exchange for illegally-trafficked firearms entering the country, exacerbating Jamaica's security situation.

“Drugs flow from and through Jamaica by maritime conveyance, air freight, human couriers, and private aircraft. Marijuana and cocaine are trafficked from and through Jamaica into other Caribbean nations, the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

“Jamaica is a transit point for cocaine moving from Central America to the United States, and some drug trafficking organizations exchange Jamaican marijuana for cocaine.

Factors that contribute to drug trafficking include the country's convenient geographic position as a way point for illicit drugs trafficked from Latin America; its lengthy, rugged, and difficult-to patrol coastline; a high volume of tourist travel and airline traffic; its status as a major trans-shipment hub for maritime containerized cargo; inadequate educational and employment opportunities for at-risk youth who engage in crime; and a struggling economy that

encourages marijuana cultivation in rural areas.”

The report also named the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, the Eastern Caribbean, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago, as major money laundering countries.

“A major money laundering country is defined by statute as one “whose financial institutions engage in currency transactions involving significant amounts of proceeds from international narcotics trafficking.”

But the report noted that the complex nature of money laundering transactions makes it difficult in many cases to distinguish the proceeds of narcotics trafficking from the proceeds of other serious crime. “Moreover, financial institutions engaging in transactions involving significant amounts of proceeds of other serious crime are vulnerable to narcoticsrelated money laundering.”

Washington said that this year's list of major money laundering countries recognizes this relationship by including all countries and other jurisdictions, whose financial institutions engage in transactions involving significant amounts of proceeds from all serious crime.

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considered major drug producing or major drug transit countries.

“Haiti remains a transit point for cocaine originating in South America and marijuana originating in Jamaica, en route to the United States and other markets. This traffic takes advantage of Haiti's severely under-patrolled maritime borders, particularly on the northern and southern coasts.

“Haiti is not a significant producer of illicit drugs for export, although there is cultivation of cannabis for local consumption. Haiti's primarily subsistence-level economy does not provide an environment conducive to high levels of domestic drug use,” Washington noted.

The report notes that Jamaica remains the largest Caribbean supplier of marijuana to the United States and local Caribbean islands.

“Although cocaine and synthetic drugs are not produced locally, Jamaica is a transit point for drugs trafficked from South America to North America and other international markets.”

Washington noted that in 2016, drug production and trafficking were enabled and accompanied by organized crime, domestic and

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In commemoration of Women History Month today the National Weekly commence a series recognizing women in the South Florida community for their various contributions. This week we recognize women for their contributions in the business sector.

Karen Pandy-Cherry Karen Pandy-Cherry graduated from St. Thomas University Law School and holds a BA in Organizational Leadership & Group Communications from Trinity International University.

Karen is the co-owner of Refresh Live, A Food/ Education & Lifestyle Company which was formed to combat economic inequality and social justice issues.

She is wife to Chef Chad Cherry and the mother of three; Kytana, Kyrsten & Zyon.

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As an entrepreneur, Karen has found and led several businesses. She managed her first corporation at the age of fifteen and owned her first company by seventeen. She gained experience in the non-profit sector working as a community organizer and program manager fighting against inequality and increasing awareness about issues affecting families.

She is the Board Vice Chair of the LA Lee YMCA and a member of Communities of Promise Coalition, which was formed to address various issues affecting community residents in Fort Lauderdale. Karen is also the Mentorship Chair for New Leaders Council-Broward, a 501(c)(3) company that recruits, trains and promotes the progressive political entrepreneurs of tomorrow — trendsetters, elected officials and civically-engaged leaders in business and industry who will shape the future landscape of the country. Karen's mission in life is to give hope and opportunity to individuals and communities.

Donna Borland General Manager, Vitas Healthcare of Broward Jamaican-American Donna Borland, RN, is a General Manager for VITAS Healthcare, the nation's leading provider of end-of-life care.

Donna oversees admissions, sales and administrative aspects of VITAS' Broward program, the company's

Borland second largest program that cares for 1,700 terminally-ill patients daily.

Donna joined VITAS in 1997 as a RN Case Manager and progressed through the ranks to her current position.

During her tenure at VITAS, Donna earned VITAS' prestigious Leadership Council Awards in 2003, 2006 and 2010. In 2016, she was recognized as a Caribbean-American Heritage Award honoree for her many years of dedication to helping terminally ill patients in her homeland of Jamaica.

For the past few years, Donna has organized group trips to Jamaica to assist Hope Hospice and the Mustard Seed Communities. Through fundraising efforts, the group has purchased medical supplies and equipment to support operations.

Additionally, the dedicated group took a mission trip in 2014 to Hope Hospice to visit and gift terminally ill children with a redecorated physical therapy room.

Donna earned a Degree in Nursing from Broward Community College. She also graduated ‘summa cum laude’ from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. She attained certifications in Accounting, Management and Liberal Arts from Montego Community College and Duff's Business Center in Jamaica.

Marie Gill President/CEO, M. Gill & Associates Marie Gill is one of South Florida's successful entrepreneurs. She founded and leads a full-service consulting firm that provides marketing, public relations and economic development consulting to a diverse clientele of small businesses, national nonprofits, Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, and international firms.

This Jamaican-American is a

champion for small and minority businesses and a change agent for urban economic development, Marie has helped to boost economic revitalization by spearheading the start-up and growth of hundreds of small businesses in New Jersey, Colorado, Maryland and Florida. She's the first African American and woman entrepreneur to have been awarded a federal contract from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency. Since 2002, her company has been the operator of South Florida's Minority Business Development Agency

Gill Business Center, providing services to some 300 small and minority businesses annually, under cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce - MBDA. Her minority business program todate has facilitated over $1.8 Billion in procurement contracts and financing for small/minority-owned firms in Florida.

She has received several prestigious awards and has been featured in publications such as Black Enterprise, Inc., and Florida Trend Magazines, the Miami Herald, SunSentinel, Miami Today, the South Florida Business Journal, and various Caribbean newspapers.

Marie is also the president of the Jamaica USA Chamber of Commerce, president of the National Association of Caribbean Businesswomen, vice president of the Association of BiNational Chambers, and serves on the Board of Directors of the MiamiBayside Foundation. She holds a BS Econ Degree from the University of the West Indies, and Master's Degrees in business and mass communication from the University of Toronto.

Sherry Friedlander-Olsen In 1997, Sherry Friedlander founded A Child Is Missing, a national non-profit. Her company serves law enforcement nationwide as a first responder providing its programs free

Friedlander-Olsen to assist in the early/ safe recovery of missing children (Autistic and Down Syndrome Children), the elderly (often with Alzheimer's, Dementia), college students, and the disabled. This is a unique program in the country with an educational component for Child Safety Education High Risk Youth.

The Anatomy of the Murder of A Bully and “Express Yourself!” are designed for High Risk Youth. Sherry's company has helped to find more than 2,000 missing children.

She serves on the Board of Governors for Nova Southeastern University's Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship and was a delegate at a White House Conference on Missing, Exploited and Runaway Children. She also has served on the Board of the Association for Missing and Exploited Children, Member of the Broward Chiefs Association and the Human Trafficking Coalition.

Sherry has been involved in the Fort Lauderdale community with many different organizations, such as Boys and Girls Clubs, Women in Communications, Broward Women's Alliance, and is a Past President of the Fort Lauderdale Kiwanis.

Christie Grays Director of Community Relations Baptist Health South Florida Christie has served Baptist Health South Florida (BHSF)for six years as the Director of Community Relations.

In her position she ensures Baptist Health maintains positive relationships in the business, government and civic communities it serves. In addition to managing the department's multi-million-dollar budget and overseeing numerous community partnerships, Christie serves as a departmental liaison between Baptist Health's International division, its Office of Diversity, Baptist Health Medical Group, Miami Cancer

Institute and Baptist Health Enterprises, its for-profit real estate arm.

Christie's illustrious career includes extensive experience in commercial real estate leasing and development and healthcare administration. She credits her success to her ability to network, be productive, and confidence in her abilities.

Her personal motto for success is a quote adapted from M. Athalie Range, the noted late South Florida leader and one of Christie's mentors, to “Know your self-worth and cause others around you to know it too.”

Christie says Range's advice

Grays resonated with her throughout her career. Just like any successful career woman, however, Christie has struggled with her own challenges. “In commercial real estate development, I was often the only woman at the table.

Whereas this wasn't a struggle for me, I could tell my colleagues were not as comfortable. “This, for me, was actually a position of power,” she recalls, allowing her to continually prove her value, leading her male colleagues to respect her and know her worth.

The native of West Point, Mississippi, earned her B.A. from Spelman College and MBA from Manchester Business School. Christie serves as president of the South Florida Chapter of the National Association of Health Services Executives, Board Secretary of the South Florida Progress Foundation and Board Member of the MiamiDade and the Coral Gables Chambers of Commerce.

Christie has also been recognized as one of America's “Women of Power and Influence” by Black PR Wire and Women Grow Strong.

Asked what she'd like to share with other women, Christie said, “Mentors are amazing. Make sure to have at least one.”

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Enjoy three for one at the annual

The event will be held on Saturday March 18, 2017 at Central Broward Regional Park Pavilion in Lauderhill and will feature fun, frolic, food and live performances by an array of performers.

Dubbed the Festival of Colors--United Phagwah/Holi Celebration and Colors of Music and Dance, the three events will be held under themes: 100th Anniversary of Freedom from Indentureship 1:00 pm -2:00 pm;

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Phagwah/Holi, Festival of Colors 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm; and Colors of Music and Dance 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

Entertainment will be provided by international social media Comedian Prnc Charming, Surinamese recording artiste Rayen Kalpoe and the Baithak Gana Warriors, Mala Samaroo and the Orlandobased Chutney Soca Monarch three time semi finalist, Dave Lall accompanied by the Dimensionz band, Khamrune Ali, Sejal & Rush Achaibar, Veejay Mangry, Riv Persad, Kishi Chad, Brandon Preshad, Veronica Budhan and Reshma Santu.

There will also be dance Performances by Jayadevi

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Reggae singer, Edi Fitzroy is dead The singer, whose real name is Fitzroy Edwards, died in the May Pen Hospital in his home country of Jamaica last Saturday.

He was born November 17, 1955 in Chapelton, Clarendon and would have celebrated his 62nd birthday this year.

Known for his hit singles Princess Black, Check For You Once, The Gun, Youthman Penitentiary, First Class Citizen and Deep In Me Culture, Edi Fitzroy has five albums to his credit: The Best Of Edi Fitzroy, The Musical Ambassador Years, Peace And Love, We A Lion and Deep In Mi Culture.

Edi Fitzroy attended Kingston College and was a certified accountant with the now defunct, Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation in the 1970s where he stayed until the 1990s before he quit to pursue a full time career in music.

The non-profit organization Jay Devi Arts Inc. in celebrating the 100th anniversary of freedom from indentured servitude by Indian nationals who were brought to the west to replace the labor vacuum, created by the abolition of slavery, presents a Three for One festival of the Arts.

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Queen Ifrica releases Climb

Dancers and Champa Chamilee Dance Group as well as traditional Chowtaal singing by several mandir youth groups and chowtal groups and Tassa drums by

Prnc Charming

Dynamic Tassa and Revolution Tassa.

Music will be provided by DJ Vybezta, DJ Veejay and DJ Rupee from Guyana Chunes.

Phagwah or Holi is a festival of colors celebrating the coming of Spring and the triumph of good over evil. The event is non exclusionary and caters to all people regardless of race, religion, or class.

The Phagwah festival brings together Indo-Caribbean people in South Florida from different parts of the Caribbean, South America, India, and other countries to enjoy in the burst of colorful showers.

Firebrand Jamaican entertainer and social activist, Queen Ifrica, is set to break new ground with the release of her latest album, Climb.

Queen Ifrica has been one of Reggae music's leading voices against sexual abuse of minors and other social injustices long before it regained popularity with the younger generation of Reggae practitioners and her latest work is a continuation of that trend.

The award-winning entertainer, who is affectionately called “Fyah Muma,” has used her talent to speak to a variety of issues.

On one track she speaks to a mother's concerns for the family: while on others she addresses communication, peace, justice, truth and love.

She also advocates for global change on the album and rallies the effervescent Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley on the opening hip-hop tinged track “Truevosation.”

The album also covers the subjects of police brutality in the black community and on the track Black Woman she implores young ladies to know their worth and not be swayed by objectifying trends in popular culture.

The album is distributed by VP records and is available through the downloadable format and on record store shelves.

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“I have a past that needs to be changed” – Bounty Says Bounty Killa, who gets warm reception at Woman's Day concert Women's rights advocacy groups were up in arms when the announcement was made that Dancehall DJ, Bounty Killa, would be included in the line-up of a concert organized to highlight the evils of gender-based violence on International Women's Day. The angry women were of the opinion that the artiste, who had been charged in 2015 for beating up his girlfriend with a hammer, was the wrong candidate to perform at such an event and went public, via social and traditional media, calling for his removal from the roster.

The charge against the artiste who uses the moniker, 'The Warlord', was subsequently dropped.

But the Ministry of Gender Affairs, who had organized the event held at the Emancipation Park in

“I have a testimony to give the youth them of this country, who look up to me who idolize me or who want to be like me it is not everything about me is all perfect and I know I have aws but the greatest thing I learn from them and I am at a place where I am much better...”

Kingston, Jamaica, stuck to their guns. Bounty Killer, whose real name is Rodney Pryce, would be allowed to strut his stuff.

The artiste was in his element when he was introduced to the audience and they lapped it up. He

pleaded with Jamaicans to 'hammer down' domestic violence “I have been affected by violence, I have been affected by gender violence, I have been affected by domestic violence, I have been affected by violence in general as I got shot when I was 16-years-old, so anything against violence I can't be silent,” Bounty Killer said as he reeled off his popular lyrics.

“I am here trying to make a step in the right direction and what hurts me this initiative is for change and I had a past that needs to be changed and I am making a bold step to change but there are some other people, who say they want change but fighting my change, wonder if them want a pocket change,” added Bounty to loud cheers.

Marcia Griffiths, Judy Mowatt, Carlene Davis, Queen Ifrica, Tarrus Riley and Tony Rebel were some of the other performers who entertained on Wednesday night.

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2 Borrowed Time Sasha Dias

3 Nail Pon Cross Damian Marley

4 One Draw Fab 5 / Marcia Griffiths

5 Rockabye Clean Bandit / Sean Paul

6 My Love Christopher Martin

7 Times So Hard Bunny Lye Lye

8 Don’t Come Back Tarrus Riley

9 Stay Up Popcaan

10 Dis A Kind Of Loving Nana McLean

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Reemah urges artistes to check their words Check your words. This is the admonition coming from rising Reggae songstress, Reemah, to some entertainers who have no qualms about delving into debauchery and borderline pornography to claim fame and sell records.

This talented native of the island of St. Croix has emerged on the entertainment scene with a refreshing stream of uplifting lyrics that augers well for the future of Reggae music, arguably the Caribbean's most popular art form.

Her performances to date have earned uplifting reviews and Reemah has been described as a captivating artist with a striking command and stage presence. While some artistes tend to take the lazy route and voice cover versions of popular songs or are not talented enough to pen their own lyrics, this Nubian princess is of a different ilk. Her lyrical prowess and unique vocal ability is like a breath of fresh air.

This is all evident in the content of her debut album Check Your Words which was released for public consumption in July 2012 and has been blazing a conscious trail ever since. The 13 track album, is for the most part produced by Catalyst Mitchell, and also features productions by Jalani Horton of Bambu Station and Laurent “Tippy” Alfred.

In March 2016 Check Your Words was rereleased by VPAL, with the addition of a new acoustic track titled 'One Day'.

Reemah's has thrilled audiences in Washington DC, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, California, and at venues in South America.

All that work was preparation for her latest release Crowns Up On Your Head which serves as the title track for her upcoming sophomore album.

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Creekers defeated rivals Miami Lakes 3-2 in a keenly contested soccer match at the Broward Sports Park in the Caribbean American Soccer Association (CASA) super league on Saturday.

In the feature match of the day, Lauderhill Lions defeated Fort Lauderdale Blazers 2-0.

In the Masters League South Florida Kickers topped Attackers by the odd goal in five while Old Tymers and Lion Masters played to a goalless draw.

The court is expected to call several witnesses in an effort to clarify specific issues with the case and is expected to make a ruling, which might exonerate Ffriend of a conviction for which he was sentenced to three years.

In September 2014, Ffriend was found guilty of the death of Nevena Dragutinovic, a 30-year-old account executive. She was hit by a car being driven by Ffriend in Belgrade on the morning of November 3, 2012.

Reports said she had just alighted from a taxi cab at about 4 a.m. when she was mowed down.

Ffriend spent 10 months in prison on remand but following threats to his life, was placed under house arrest in August 2013.

He was allowed to go free in September 2015 while his lawyers appealed the verdict.

Meanwhile, Ffriend who has been playing professional basketball in the Serbian league in the interim, currently leads in both scoring and rebounds for OKK Beograd with 22.6 points and 11.3 rebounds per game.

Bermudan footballer stabbed to death A 28-year-old footballer from Bermuda has died after being stabbed to death near a fishing club on the outskirts of the capital, Hamilton.

Raymond Butterfield, the father of an eight-week-old daughter, died after being stabbed near the Blue Waters Anglers Club on Sunday night. One person was later arrested by police.

Butterfield, who played for First Division club Wolves, was rushed to hospital after an altercation at about 11 p.m., but died as a result of his injuries.

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Name change for St. Lucia Zouks St. Lucia Zouks have undergone a name change for the upcoming Caribbean Premier League season, with the franchise now rebranded St Lucia Stars.

Franchise owner Jay Pandya, whose Philadelphia-based Royal Sports Club purchased the Castries-based outfit last October, said the new name would reflect all

the characteristics of the idyllic Caribbean country.

The new logo of the franchise has been designed to reflect “a new bold and vibrant identity” and is comprised of three different elements – the iconic Piton mountains, the colours of the St Lucia flag and the cheer of the St Lucian people.

Captain Darren Sammy said St Lucia Stars would be aiming in the upcoming season to

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Creekers down Miami Lakes 3-2 in CASA Super League

The manslaughter case involving Jamaican basketball player Kimani Ffriend will enter a fourth year after a Serbian court ruled in January that the case be reopened for one day on March 13.

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reflect all the changes embodied in the franchise name.

“We definitely want to live up to what the logo represents and play like stars as we look to win the CPL this season,” the former West Indies captain said.

“Hopefully, this change will bring in good luck for us. To be “Born Lucian” means we take pride in what we do and we do it wholeheartedly. And we want this to resonate

with our fans and make them feel proud.”

Zouks had one of their best seasons last year when they reached the playoffs for the first time in the four-year history of the competition.

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Ruud van Nistelrooy to tour Jamaica with Champions League trophy Thompson

Dutch football great Ruud van Nistelrooy will tour Jamaica with the EUFA Champions League Trophy in tow later this month. The trophy is due to arrive in Jamaica in two weeks as part of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) Trophy Tour. Jamaica is scheduled to be its first stop but it is also expected to tour Panama, Colombia, Egypt, India and Vietnam. While in Jamaica the trophy will be hosted in the cities of Kingston, May Pen, Ocho Rios and Montego Bay. The 40-year-old retired player had an outstanding career as a forward at European clubs PSV, Manchester United and Real Madrid.

Van Nistelrooy is currently the fourth-highest ranked goal scorer in UEFA Champions League history with 56 goals. He is also a three-time Champions League Golden Boot winner. The UCL trophy will be on the island for four days. Van Nistelrooy, is an ambassador for title sponsors Heineken.

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Trinbago Red Force and Combined Islands registered wins in Lauderhill T20 The Trinbago Red Force and the Combined Islands scored victories over Guyana and India respectively in the LauderhillT20 night cricket tournament at the Lauderhill Sports Park on Saturday.

The Trinbago Red Force came up winners via the Duckworth/Lewis method by eight runs. The Red Force won the toss and elected to bat, scoring 175 for two wickets off their allotted 20 overs.

They were bolstered by a second wicket partnership of 108 by Neil Mungal and Ken Singh. Mungal ended on 85 not out from 57 balls including ten fours and one six whilst Singh hammered 54 with five fours and three sixes. Other useful contributions came from R. Khan 15 not out and Timothy Surujbally 10. Bowling for Guyana, Fizul Shariff bagged 1 for 21 and Riad Mohmammed 1 for 35.

In reply, Guyana ended at 175 for 3 off 15 overs. Simeon Pierre led the charge for the Guyanese with 59 not out, which included four fours and five sixes, while S. Khan got 14 and N. Ali 13. Bowling for the Red Force, Ken Singh finished with 1 for 15, Parvish Deonarinesingh 1 for 18 and K. Khan 1 for 19.

In the evening's other encounter the Combined Islands registered their first victory in two games by defeating India by 29 runs. Electing to take first strike after winning the toss, the Combined Islands scored 141 for 5 in the allotted 20 overs with R. Ebanks carving out a brisk 41 and Joey Pierre 32. Bowling for India, Sreeran Nimmale grabbed 2 for 16, S. Nandina 2 for 22 and Arun Parikh 1 for 17.

In reply, India were dismissed for 112 in 17 overs with S. Nimmale scoring 43 and Sarosh Siddique chipping in with 20.

Bowling for Combined Islands, David Braithwaite and R. Ebanks were the main destroyers collecting 3 for 9 and 3 for 32 respectively.

The tournament continues on Saturday, March 18, 2017 starting at 5pm with Pakistan challenging India, followed

by Jamaica versus the Trinbago Red Force at 8:00pm. All matches are played at the Lauderhill Sports Park..

TRACK & FIELD

Shelly-Ann to miss London World Champs due to pregnancy Three-time World 100-metre champion Shelly-Ann FraserPryce will not defend her 100 meters World title in London this summer as she is pregnant with her first child.

Fraser-Pryce, 30, confirmed her pregnancy on social media Wednesday.

“All my focus heading into training for my 2017 season was on getting healthy and putting myself in the best possible fitness to successfully defend my title in London 2017.

But life is filled with many blessings with God. So here I am thinking about being the greatest mother I can be with my biggest blessing and the promise God made me.

Moving forward on this journey, I look forward to seeing you all in 2018 when I return to competition on the tracks and around the world,” Fraser-Pryce posted on her Facebook page.

Fraser-Pryce is one of the most successful female sprinters in history. She won consecutive Olympic 100-meter titles in 2008 and 2012. She is also a three-time World Champion in the 100 meters – 2009, 2013, and 2015 and also won the 200 meters world title in Moscow 2013 when she became the first female sprinter to win the sprint treble – 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay.

Arsenal fear Sanchez transfer after crushing defeat to Bayern Munich The Gunners have been trying for months to tie their star Alexis Sanchez down to new deals at the Emirates Stadium, but have not made any progress and may now find it even harder to convince him to stay.

Bayern Munich steamrollered Arsenal 10-2 on aggregate as they dumped them out of the Champions League at the last-16 stage once again, and reports suggest that could end up being the last straw for Sanchez and other team members.

Arsenal have been heavily reliant on players like Sanchez this season and look likely to be in big trouble if he walks away, with the Daily Mirror claiming that Paris Saint-Germain are in pole position to land the Chilean.

Midfielder Mesut Ozil, meanwhile, has been linked with a return to Germany after his international teammate Jerome Boateng hinted at luring him to Bayern by recently saying: ‘I love to play with him.’

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