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A Jamaican group in Canada is demanding an official apology from a Canadian politician after she reportedly claimed legalizing cannabis in Nova Scotia will make the province unproductive like Jamaica.

Elizabeth Smith-McCrossen

By Daniel Strom

made by Caribbean people to the province's social and economic development.

“JCANS hopes this event can educate many about Jamaican history and culture and await a response from Smith-McCrossin by the middle of May as agreed to at the meeting,” the non-profit said in a statement.

Meanwhile, Donna Gogan, who operates Flutterbye Jamaican Caribbean Cuisine, the Amherst, N.S., business woman who Smith-McCrossin, referred to, has said her comments were misrepresented.

Gogan told CBC News that she is a proud Jamaican and Smith-McCrossin's comments "are completely inaccurate."

"I sincerely apologize to my fellow Jamaican citizens for the negative impact of Elizabeth's misrepresentation of my comments on our land and the beautiful, hardworking Jamaica people," she said in a statement, adding that her comments to Smith-McCrossin were that, based on what she's seen, people who smoke cannabis seem to be less productive, but she also knows people who use cannabis and the use is not apparent.

In a statement provided by her leadership team, SmithMcCrossin said she has apologized to Gogan and she is doing it again in public.

"She is a good person who never asked to be in the spotlight until I mistakenly put her there last week. Donna and her family are very dear to me," the statement added.

(NewsAmericasNow.com)

“A friend from Jamaica warned me that there is ‘very low productivity’ in the island country due to smoking marijuana..... I think we already have a productivity problem here in Nova Scotia. We do not need something else making it worse.” – Smith-McCrossin

The members of the Jamaican Cultural Association of Nova Scotia say they want the official apology on the floor of the province's Legislature from Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin, a member of the Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia who represents the electoral district of Cumberland North.

During a debate on Nova Scotia's new Cannabis Control Act last month, Smith-McCrossin told Province House that her friend from Jamaica warned her that there is "very low productivity" in the island country due to smoking marijuana.

“I think we already have a productivity problem here in Nova Scotia,” Smith-McCrossin said on the floor of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly. “We do not need something else making it worse.”

The comments drew harsh condemnation and the Progressive Conservative leadership candidate quickly offered extended apologies, stating she “needs to do better.”

But advocates from JCANS Smith-McCrossin's comments caused a lot of distress to Nova Scotia's Caribbean community.

The group recently met with Smith-McCrossin and she once again apologized but JCANS is demanding a formal apology to be given on the floor of the Legislature, as well as diversity training for the Linden, Nova Scotia-born politician and her colleagues.

The group is also asking for a commitment that she will actively support programs for the Jamaican community in Nova Scotia and to help spread awareness of the contributions

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Family Pleads For Help As Trinidad Immigrant Remains In Coma The family of a Trinidadian immigrant is pleading for justice as she remains in a coma in the Brandon Regional Hospital in Brandon, Florida.

Chebbie Roberts Turpin of Fort Lauderdale, reportedly fell out of a moving vehicle on Saturday, April 21, 2018, suffering over 12 brain contusions, a skull fracture, brain hemorrhage and subdural hematoma that has left her unresponsive in Brandon's IC Unit.

The reported incident came as she and her boyfriend, Herbert Major, were planning on attending Chebbie Roberts the 13th Annual Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival, where they had a booth.

The family is demanding a thorough investigation to be conducted by the Tampa Police Department and is also urging the Tampa District Attorney to intercede on Roberts’ two daughters behalf of Turpin, who cannot “speak her truth at this moment.”

Turpin's parents and only brother are all deceased, but she has 5 children who are anxiously waiting for their mother to wake up.

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EAGLES’ WENTZ, DONATES $500,000 TO HELP HAITI A7

MAY IS STROKE AND ARTHRITIS AWARENESS MONTH B1-B2

BIG WINS FOR CARIBBEAN AT PENN RELAYS 2018 B7

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Captain Barrington The youngest pilot to fly alone around the world in a single-engine airplane has been honored with a plaque in the City of Lauderdale Lakes.

Captain Barrington Irving, the Kingston, Jamaica-born pilot who flew 30,000 miles in his 97-day journey on a plane named “Inspiration,” was lauded last week by city officials with a plaque at Barrington Irving's Bridge of Educational Excellence, which connects Vincent Torres Park with Park Lakes Elementary School.

Captain Irving, since his daring and historic flight, has since become a motivation for young students who aspire to be in the aviation field and those who have dreams that may seem impossible to obtain.

Students from Boyd Anderson High School Marching Band played for the pilot during his arrival while Mayor Hazelle Rogers and Lauderdale Lakes Broward Sheriff's Office Fire Department provided a water salute.

After the unveiling, Mayor Rogers accompanied Captain Irving on a tour of Park Lakes Elementary School, Lauderdale Lakes Middle School and Central Charter School within the city.

Captain Irving interacted with Park Lakes Elementary School students participating in the Environmental Science Outdoor Vegetable and Butterfly Garden Program. In addition, he also engaged science students in all the schools visited with his 'Flying Classroom,' program, which is accessed through an online platform.

Captain Irving (centre) with Mayor Hazelle Rogers and pilot Mikhail Ferguson, all strike a pose for the camera.

Mayor Hazelle Rogers with Captain Barrington Irving hanging out with students at Boyd Anderson High School

The Flying Classroom is based on the global adventures and expeditions of Captain Irving. It is also a STEM instructional tool that leads teachers through implementing relevant STEM integrative instruction with students.

“Today was an awesome visit for me,” commented Captain Irving. “With today's technology moving so fast, we are certainly in need of more professionals in so many different fields like aviation, marine biology and agriculture. These children represent our future.”

“The children were so excited to be visited by the Captain,” added Mayor Rogers. “They were fully engaged and excited and also full of questions. These are the strong young professionals that we need to become mentors

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In 2007, Captain Irving made the trip to show other youth that if he could achieve his dream, they could too. He was brought up in inner-city Miami and saw a football scholarship as his only route to college until, inspired by a Jamaican airline pilot who became his mentor, he decided to pursue a career in aviation.

In 2003, Barrington founded the nonprofit - Experience Aviation, and set up the Experience Aviation Learning Center that continues to offer STEM-based programs and career guidance to middle and high school students in the Miami area.

He is now recognized as a pioneer in education and has revolutionized online

“This was an awesome visit for me. With today's technology moving so fast, we are certainly in need of more professionals in so many different fields like aviation, marine biology and agriculture. These children represent our future.” – Captain Irving learning by piloting the world's first Flying Classroom. On this flight, he combines air, land, and sea expeditions with a digital curriculum to engage millions of children throughout the world.

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Sex Trafcking #MeToo Victims Rescued In The #MeToo Era, No Sexual Harassment Laws Exist In These Caribbean Countries

Jamaica No legislation in Jamaica addresses sexual harassment, and no legal remedy exists for victims of sexual harassment.

Nearly 350 potential victims of sexual exploitation and forced labor were recently rescued in an INTERPOLcoordinated operation targeting human trafficking in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

More than 500 police officers in 13 countries also arrested 22 individuals during Operation Libertad, held under the INTERPOL Project to Combat Human Trafficking in the Caribbean in April.

Both men and women, including minors, were discovered working in night clubs, farms, mines, factories and openair markets. In addition to coordinated police raids, searches were carried out against INTERPOL's criminal databases, generating 30 hits, including 25 for stolen and lost travel documents. Computer equipment, mobiles phones and cash were also seized.

In Guyana, young women were found working as prostitutes next to extremely remote gold mines, from which they could not escape. This is a common modus operandi as the geographical location of the mines also complicates investigations. And in St Vincent and the Grenadines, Asian 'employees' at a factory had been stripped of their passports and made to be completely dependent. Having never received wages, they relied on their handlers for housing, transport, food and the most basic necessities.

Haiti The law in Haiti does not specifically prohibit sexual harassment even though observers indicated that sexual harassment occurred frequently.

Suriname There is no specific legislation on sexual harassment in Suriname but prosecutors cited various penal code articles in filing sexual harassment cases.

Trinidad & Tobago No laws in Trinidad & Tobago specifically prohibit sexual harassment but related statutes could be used to prosecute perpetrators of sexual harassment, and some trade unions incorporated anti-harassment provisions in their contracts.

Individuals hang their head in shame after being arrested in Operation Libertad recently.

Political Prostitute Party Bows Out Of Barbados General Election Don't look for the Political Prostitutes Party, (PPP), in the upcoming Barbados election later this month.

The PPP, which had originally indicated its intention to contest the elections, set for May 24th, has now announced it has not been able to get candidates to contest all the 30 seats and as such will be opting out. “We are going to miss this election simply because the recruitment process is not complete as yet,” said PPP leader and founder, Charles "Spice" Lewis.

Lewis told the online publication, Barbados TODAY, that while several people had expressed an interest in representing the party at the election, the majority had failed to meet the required standard. Lewis, a well-known player in Barbados adult entertainment industry,

had in March this year, emerged as the campaign manager for retired prostitute, Natlee Harewood, who will be contesting the City of Bridgetown constituency as an independent candidate.

However, the two parted ways when Lewis launched the PPP to contest the election against the ruling Democratic Labor Party (DLP), and opposition Barbados Labor Party (BLP). Lewis' announcement came as Barbados Prime Minister Fruendel Stuart announced the date of the nation's general election, with Nomination Day set for Monday, May 7th.

The announcement was welcomed

by Opposition Leader, Mia Mottley of the BLP, who just a few days earlier wrote Stuart urging him to announce the delayed polls as “as a matter of urgency.”

St. Vincent & The Grenadines The law in St. Vincent & The Grenadines does not specifically prohibit sexual harassment, although authorities could prosecute such behavior under other laws. Local human rights groups and women's organizations considered enforcement ineffective.

St. Kitts & Nevis In St. Kitts & Nevis, there is no law that explicitly addresses sexual harassment. Sexual harassment falls within the purview of the Protection of Employment Act. Anecdotal evidence suggested sexual harassment was a problem in the workplace, according to the US report, although the Ministry of Community Development, Culture, and Gender Affairs said did not receive any cases under the act during 2017.

Dominica The law does not prohibit sexual harassment in Dominica though the US report says it continued to be a serious and persistent problem.

Barbados No law contains penalties specifically for sexual harassment in Barbados, except in the workplace and human rights activists reported sexual harassment continued to be a serious concern, according to the US report.

Antigua & Barbuda The law in Antigua & Barbuda does not specifically define sexual harassment. According to the Ministry of Labor, there was a high incidence of sexual harassment in the private and public sectors. The labor court requires a safe working environment for all persons, thus enabling the court to address harassment cases, although no such cases were filed during the year, 2017, according to the US report.

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Experts urge people to exercise regularly. Do you exercise regularly and if so, how often per week/month?

Samuel, Sunrise, FL “In my opinion you should exercise regularly no matter what; everyone benefits from it. I am usually am pretty busy, either caught up with work, my son or his soccer practice which is a work out in itself; so I tend to take advantage of that and I'm able to work out at least 4 times a week.”

Olivia, Miami, FL “Yes! Exercise and a balanced nutritious diet are important keys to maintaining a healthy life and weight.

Exercising has many benefits other than simply looking fit. It stimulates the development of muscles bones and joints as well as your heart and lungs! I exercise every day. I'm a little health nut as my boyfriend would say.

Busy or not, I always apply it to our everyday life.”

Tim, Pompano, FL “Health experts urge people to exercise on a regular basis but with a big family at home and almost no free time, it's almost impossible for me to fit it into my schedule. I am fairly active, and basically always on the go with work, so when I do get a minute of free time I usually want to rest.”

Tanya, Miami, FL “Working out/exercising can seem time consuming when you aren't exactly committed to it, but the truth is, even just 10 minutes a day, is better than nothing.

I exercise with my husband and his mom every Thursday after work and every weekend, we invite the family over for a pool day and food, which is basically where we gain that water work out as we swim and play volley ball!

Alaya, Homestead, FL “I hated working out especially with my busy schedule, but my best friend makes sure I commit to my yoga twice a week with her, not for my weight or health, but as a stress reliever! For some reason, exercising and doing my yoga is extremely therapeutic for us.”

Natasha, Pembroke Pines, FL “I love going to the gym! I start my day by going for a run, then at night, at least 4 times a week, I go to the gym and work out a different part of my body. Going to a gym is also a good way to find work out buddies!”

Leslie, Miami, FL “Health experts urge people to exercise regularly because its what's best for our body and state of mind.

My nephew's doctor advised us to have him exercise on a daily basis, taking him to a park to play sports with other kids and socialize while exercising, because it helped reduce his anxiety and made him more open to making friends. Before that, I never knew that exercising helps prevent mental health problems. He goes every day after school and its really helping him!”

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amaicans in South and other regions of Florida are expressing concern that since former Jamaican Consul General to the Southern United States Franz Hall's term ended at the end of February this year, a successor has yet to be named.

The Southern United States, comprising of thirteen states - Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas and Tennessee, is one of the largest diplomatic US region covered by a Jamaican Diplomat.

This region is populated by an estimated 600,000 first and second-generation Jamaicans, including the second largest Jamaican populated US region, South Florida, with a population of nearly 400,000.

In addition to the thirteen US states, the responsibility of the Jamaican consul general for the Southern US also includes the Bahamas and Cayman Islands.

In past years, when the term of one consul general for the Southern US, stationed in Miami ended, it was swiftly succeeded by another. Since 2002, three Jamaican diplomats have served in Miami as consuls general.

In 2002, Ricardo Allicock, now Jamaica's Ambassador to the Japan, was appointed. When his term ended in August 2008, he was succeeded by Sandra Grant Griffith later that month. Grant Griffith's term ended at the end of August 2013 and she was assigned as Jamaica's Ambassador to Mexico. On October 1, 2013, she was succeeded by Hall, whose term ended at the end of February this year.

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The absence of a successor named to replace Hall has given rise to speculations. One of these is that the Jamaican government is considering downsizing its diplomatic corps because of economic constraints. However, that speculation is dubious, as while a new consul general to the Southern US is pending, during the same period, Jamaica named and assigned diplomatic representatives to South Africa and Cuba.

Another speculation is that the Jamaican government is considering naming a Jamaican residing in the Southern US as the new consul general. The names of possible successors have even been mentioned.

However, there has been no confirmation of this speculation. But, it's understood, that while the Jamaican government could assign a resident in the region as its consul general, that individual, should he or she be a US citizen, would be required to relinquish that citizenship. That would be a major sacrifice for one to make for an appointment that could change with the election of a new Jamaican government in another three years.

While a Deputy Consul General, Cecile Christie, was appointed shortly before Hall left office and is substituting for the CG, she is relatively inexperienced in this assignment, which creates a disadvantage.

The information office of the Jamaican Consulate in Miami has acknowledged the Jamaican Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade hasn't yet named a successor to Hall.

The situation is surprising, as not only is the Southern US one of the largest Jamaican populated regions in the US, but it presents a very important trade hub between Jamaica and the US.

One assumes the Jamaican government would actively seek to retain diplomatic linkages with the Jamaican population that is a short distance from its coast and improve trade in and out of the Southern US. An increasing number of Jamaicans in the region believe the Southern US, and South Florida in particular, isn't high on the priority of this and previous Jamaican governments.

One constant reference is that for several years, a Jamaican prime minister hasn't made an official visit to South Florida to meet and interact with the Jamaican community. Prime Minster Holness did visit South Florida last year, but to address a private organization. He is yet to visit the region to meet, greet and address the general Jamaican community.

What the Jamaican government seems not to be cognizant of, is that Jamaican-Americans have developed a strong connection with the homeland through designated consuls general. While the Jamaican Consulate plays a significant role in the issuing and renewal of Jamaican passports, Jamaicans are not dependent on the consul general for this purpose.

Rather, Jamaican-Americans are dependent on their consuls general and/or ambassadors from home as the primary representative to liaise with Jamaica and its government, and to promote and protect their interest while residing in the US. While recent efforts to establish a formal structure between Jamaica and its Diaspora are struggling, it's the Jamaican consul general, in regions like South Florida, that tend to offer the formal link to Jamaica. The Jamaican government must not lose sight of this and make haste to provide the Southern US with its new consul general.

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LA SECTION HAITIENNE

Philadelphia Eagles Player Donates $500,000 To Help Haiti The quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles has Haiti on his mind. Carson Wentz has announced via Twitter that he will match every dollar, up to $500,000 that's raised over the next two weeks to help kids in Haiti.

Wentz is raising the money through his AO1 Foundation or the Giving-Back Fund.

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Haitian Designer Collaborates With Caribbean Apparel

Taste Of Haiti For Orlando The Taste of Haiti is back this weekend with plenty of food, culinary demonstrations, art and an opportunity to enjoy and learn about the cuisine and culture of this French Caribbean island nation.

The event is set for May 5th from 2-8 p.m. at Gaston Edwards Park, 1236 N. Orange Ave. in Orlando. Admission is $10 for adults and kids 10 years old and up. Grab your ticket on EventBrite.com.

Haitian Authors For Little Haiti Book Fair This upcoming weekend is all about Haitian authors. On May 5th and May 6th, the Miami Book Fair (MBF) will host the annual Little Haiti Book Festival at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex.

The festival will feature will feature authors from Haiti and the Haitian Diaspora, hands-on activities for children, workshops for writers, dance and music performances, publishers, Haitian cuisine and more. The event is free and open to the public. For more see miamibookfair.com.

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The money will be used to help build the Haiti Sports Complex. When finished it will have 10 soccer fields, two indoor basketball courts, six outdoor basketball courts,(a 5,000-shaded-seat track and field, dormitories for 200 people, locker rooms and a community park with Wi-Fi, a play space and lighting.

His fundraising for Haiti comes after he along with other members of the Philadelphia Eagles, made two trip to the Caribbean nation during the offseason last year and again this year.

“We've had over 80 donations into the @ao1foundation for the @mohhaiti Sports Complex fundraiser in the first day! Thanks so much for all the support thus far,” he tweeted Tuesday.

“Haiti was a place that we wanted to give back and feel connected both financially and hands-on. A sports complex is just a natural tie into what I am all about and to the foundation,” Wentz said in an Eagles press release. “It's a way to give back. As a part of the AO1 foundation, the mission is to bring that joy and those resources to them so they can experience the joy and see the fruit.”

Haitian designer, Steven Baboun, has released a new collaboration with Caribbean Apparel, which bills itself as “the premier retail Caribbean clothing brand that caters to many different countries and styles.”

The collection is made in Haiti and includes five shirt designs that celebrate the “Haitian way of life.”

“When I was designing, I thought a lot of the Haitian community,” Baboun said in an interview with Haitian Times. “I wanted it to be very celebratory of who we are as a people.”

“Steven's work speaks for itself,” Legrand Lindor, founder and CEO of Caribbean Apparel was quoted as saying by HT. His work is “modern and thought provoking.

Caribbean Apparel's motto has always been to promote unity, culture and pride and Steven's work fits perfectly into this and beyond.”

Baboun has made a name for himself outside of the fashion world. He's an awardwinning photographer and the founder of Humans of Haiti, a portrait initiative aimed at telling the stories of individuals across Haiti. He also a a versatile storyteller that tackles issues of homosexuality, multiculturalism, sex, love, and anger in his work.

The collection launched May 1st and can be found on Caribbean Apparel's website.

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Excelsior High Alum Gear Up For Fun Day Alumni of the Excelsior High School of Jamaica are counting the days until their 8th Annual Family Fun Day, set for Saturday May 19th at the Cinnamon Ridge Park, 15909 SW 85th Ave, in Pembroke Pines.

The event is part of a three-day weekend event themed: 'DESTINATION Florida,' and will include football, netball, relays and other field events.

DESTINATION Florida is a part of The Excelsior Alumni Association of Florida's XLCR Linkup, as the alumni seek to bridge the gap of the years. The alumni's goal is not just to raise funds for the Excelsior High School, but to allow past and present students to connect and reconnect.

In a statement the alumni association said: “Too often we lose contact with the people we spent most of youth with. It is our goal to try to keep the link.”

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However, she has not responded to any meaningful stimuli since she was admitted to the ICU on April 21st.

The family has set up a Go Fund Me page in an effort to help cover medical and legal expenses as well as living and child care expenses associated with the continued care of Turpin's minor children.

Tampa Police is reportedly investigating to determine the exact events that led to her lifethreatening injuries even as her family is imploring anyone with information to call CJ, the Tampa Police Lead Detective, at (813) 2470527 or contact the family's attorney, Judie Saunders Donahue, at 917-674-7753 or by email at judie@jsaunderslawfirm.com.

Unifest For Lauderdale Lakes The annual Unifest multi-cultural festival returns for three days this month, thanks to the Greater Caribbean American Cultural Coalition, The Greater Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and the City of Lauderdale Lakes.

The 24th annual event is set for Friday May 18th - Sunday May 20th and will cater to families, youth and small businesses.

“As a multi-cultural destination, the City of Lauderdale Lakes is a proud host city for 24 years,” said Mayor Hazelle Rogers. “This community events planned for Friday through Sunday will showcase our many talents and cultural diversity. We are particularly excited about the 2018 Teen Sensation Live Talent Competition as we will be welcoming back our 2014 winner, Shalyah Fearing, who went on to become a contestant on Season 10 of 'The Voice,' where Blake Sheldon coached her into the Top 9,” and our Tribute to ICON Cultural Ambassador and band 'Culture,' an early visitor and artist at Unifest.”

Some of the public events include:

Friday, May 18th Youth Motivational Workshops - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at City Hall MultiPurpose Room, 4340 NW 36th Street, Lauderdale Lakes, Fl 33319.

2018 Teen Sensation Live Talent Competition from 6 – 11 p.m. at the Lauderdale Lakes Library & Cultural Center, 3580 West Oakland Park Blvd, 2nd Floor Lauderdale Lakes, Fl 33311.

Saturday, May 19th Famers Market from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Lauderdale Lakes Community Gardens, 4340 NW 36th Street, Lauderdale Lakes, Fl 33319.

Sports Explosion Baseball, Basketball, Chess, Netball from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Lauderdale Lakes Vincent Torres Park, 4331 NW 36th Street, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319.

CASA Soccer & Saints/NYSA Netball Tournaments - 6 – 11 p.m. at the Lauderhill Sports Complex 7500 West Oakland Park Blvd.

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Sunday, May 20th UNIFEST Prime time Cultural showcase & Entertainment under the stars – 3 – 11 p.m. at the Lauderdale Lakes Vincent Torres Park 4331 NW 36th Street Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319.

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HEALTH and Wellness

Arthritis Awareness Month Arthritis is a disease which is associated with pain, that is sometimes unbearable, and inflammation in the joints.

Arthritic conditions are typically characterized by pain, aching, stiffness and swelling in and around one or more joints. The disease is more common among seniors aged 65 years or older, but younger people, even children, can be also affected.

Early and accurate diagnosis by a rheumatologist, a medical arthritis expert, can help to prevent irreversible damage and disability.

There are over 100 types of arthritis identified. The types of arthritis range from those related to wear and tear of cartilage, like as osteoarthritis, to those associated with inflammation, resulting from an overactive immune system, like rheumatoid arthritis.

Together, the many types of arthritis make up the most common chronic and one of the more painful illnesses in the United States.

The causes of arthritis depend on the form of arthritis. Causes include injury, which can lead to osteoarthritis, metabolic abnormalities like gout and pseudogout, hereditary factors, the direct and indirect effect of infections, bacterial and viral; and a misdirected immune system with auto-immunity found in rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus.

The major risk factors for most forms of arthritis are genes that are inherited from ancestors. Trauma-related arthritis is related to the risk of injury from specific activities.

Arthritis Symptoms Joint pain can be caused by injury affecting

any of the ligaments, bursae, or tendons surrounding the joint. Injury can also affect the ligaments, cartilage and bones within the joint.

Pain is also a feature of joint inflammation arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis - and infection, and extremely rarely, it can be a cause of cancer of the joint.

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A-Fib And Striving For A Stroke-Free Life

One of several health What Is A Stroke? focuses in the month of May, A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and bleeds, or when is stroke awareness. This is there's a blockage or a blood clot in the blood supply to the brain. The rupture or blockage prevents blood and oxygen from reaching the brain's tissues. extremely important in our According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (CDC), stroke is the Caribbean community, as so fifth-leading cause of death in the United States. Every year, more than 795,000 U.S. often, men and women who people have a stroke.

One of the unknown factors that causes a stroke, according to local cardiologists, is otherwise seem healthy, are a cardiac condition known as Atrial Fibrillation or A-Fib. victims of a stroke. Some This condition affects some 2.2 million people in the U.S. annually, and pertains to stroke victims are left an irregular heartbeat, often caused when the two upper chambers of the heart beat unpredictably and sometimes rapidly. physically impaired and These irregular heartbeats can cause blood to collect in the heart and potentially unfortunately die as the form a clot, which can travel to a person's brain and cause a stroke. result of a stroke.

Some people have pronounced symptoms of A Fib, as they will sense a pulsating, rapid heartbeat over a period of time. But A Fib can also be asymptomatic, that is without any symptom.

This type of A-Fib, paroxysmal A Fib, can be quite dangerous, resulting in blood clots that cause a stroke.

A Fib is more common in people over age 60, and more common in those with diabetes and high blood pressure.

Without symptoms some people are not aware of the problem until they have an electrocardiogram (ECG) done, during an annual or bi-annual physical, when an irregular heart beat is determined. Cardiologists caution that people with A Fib are several times more likely to have a stroke.

Symptoms Of A-Fib Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

The symptoms of A Fib may include the following: Frequent heart palpitations Feeling tired and out of breath with little exertion Unusual sweatiness Feeling dizzy and light headed, or having fainting spells Pain or pressure in the chest Experiencing anxiety or feelings of panic.

If these symptoms reoccur, visit your doctor as soon as possible, so the appropriate tests can be conducted to determine the cause.

The Tests The first, and more common test to determine if one has A Fib is the ECG, which will measure the rhythm of your heartbeat for a few minutes. If the readout of the ECG detects any irregularity, one is usually referred to a cardiologist, who will conduct more advanced tests.

These tests will likely include a stress test, which includes another ECG, but is normally conducted while you walk on a treadmill or take a medicine that causes your heart beat faster.

The cardiologists may also prescribe that the patient wear an Holter, a small device attached to the chest, which is in effect a portable ECG that measures one's heart rhythm during a period, normally at least 24 hours.

If A Fib is confirmed, the cardiologists will recommend treatment.

Typically, the first course of treatment is to be prescribed with blood thinning medication to prevent clots, which could cause a stroke. One of the more common blood thinner is aspirin, preferably Baby Aspirins that are 81mg and are chewable, and can be taken at least once daily.

However, there are stronger blood thinning medication but that depends on the patient's condition and your doctor will make the appropriate prescription.

Depending on the severity of the A-Fib, the cardiologist could treat the condition with cardioversion, a procedure that stimulates the heart to its regular rhythm with medication or low bursts of electricity.

It's extremely important that people with A-Fib, especially, paroxysmal A-Fib, adjust their lifestyle significantly in order to improve the condition of their heart, and minimize the risks of blood clots and therefore strokes.

Those diagnosed with A-Fib must eat a heart-healthy diet, exercise regularly, especially low impact exercise such as walking, avoid weight gain, avoid alcohol, especially where this triggers A-Fib symptoms, and most importantly, avoid a live of stress or stressful situations.

In summary a healthy fat, sugar and salt free diet coupled with regular light exercise and a stress-free life will be useful in countering A-Fib, and the possibility of blood clots that could cause a stroke.

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The L.A.W. Will Get You The countdown is on to the L.A.W, aka, Life After Work.

The experience will kick off this Mother's Day Weekend at Central Broward Regional Park and continue every weekend after. Admission is free for the LAW experience, which you can soak up with your friends while indulging in good food and drinks.

For more information about L.A.W. – Life After Work, contact 305-623-5078 or log on to lawfridays.com. The event is powered by Infinite Power Marketing, South Florida Caribbean News, Caribbean National Weekly and Carib Cast.

Top Real Estate Ad Features Jamaican Reggae Songtress The reggae musical genre continues to seep into mainstream television, with a top real estate website featuring a song by a Jamaican-born songstress in its latest tv commercial, News Americas has found.

Realtor.com, a real estate listings website operated by the News Corporation subsidiary Move, Inc. and based in Santa Clara, California, has incorporated Dawn Penn's 1994 hit single, “You Don't Love Me (No, No, No),” into its latest ad titled: 'You Want Privacy.’

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Countdown Begins To The Mother's Day Cabaret The countdown is on to the 2018 Mother's Day Cabaret, set for The Garden at 4340 N State Road 7, Fort Lauderdale, Fl. A presentation Of Jam Russ Production Founder and CEO Jeane RussellNathan, the event seeks to pay tribute to phenomenal mothers.

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It will feature the multi-talented Mikey Spice, Suzanne Sultry, Jahwaylife, Marquis Sklenar and Monsoon “This promises to be a fantastic treat for the ladies as Mikey Spice has been away from the South Florida scene for a few years and his performance is highly anticipated due to his extensive musical catalog and current chart stopper, 'I Am, I Said,” commented Russell-Nathan.

Sister Yvette Marshall will host the event and all ladies will be presented with roses while lucky mothers will receive Victoria's Secret gift baskets. For tickets and early reservations, call (561) 502-8486.

The infectious reggae rhythms come up after the voice over says: “You Want Neighbors. Just really, really far away.” The 30-second ad ran on 60 Minutes Sunday and has been aired so far 58 times according to data from iSpot. It was created by the Pereira & O'Dell creative agency, which has locations in NYC and in San Francisco.

Reggae singer Penn, 66, was born in Kingston, Jamaica and had a short career during the rocksteady era, between 1967 and 1969, but is most known for the single used in the commercial, which became a worldwide hit in 1994.

The rocksteady single was produced by Coxsone Dodd at Studio One. In the summer of 1992, she was invited to appear on stage at a Studio One anniversary show, where she performed the song “You Don't Love Me” with Steely & Clevie as backing musicians. The performance was a success, and she returned to the recording studio to re-record the song for the tribute album Steely & Clevie Play Studio One Vintage. It was released as the single “You Don't Love Me (No, No, No)” over a year later, reaching the charts in the U.S. and Europe, plus hitting #1 in Jamaica, and making #3 in the UK Singles Chart. Penn's album, No, No, No, was released on Big Beat Records in 1994.

Subsequently, “You Don't Love Me (No, No, No)” was sampled and covered by the artists Kano, Hexstatic, Jae Millz, Ghostface Killah, Mims, Eve featuring Stephen Marley and Damian Marley. (NewsAmericaNow)

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Right Girl, Wrong Address Set For Coral Springs If you enjoy comedy, thought-provoking drama and fairy tale romances then Patrick Brown's 'Right Girl, Wrong Address,' is a must see.

The play is set for May 13th at the Coral Springs Centre For The Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs, Florida at 6 p.m. sharp. It tells the story of Charmaine Ned, a bright young woman who has kept her head in her books and her feet out of the dancehall to achieve academic success but who just can't improve her economic circumstances because

of her urban ghetto home address.

Desperate to leave the 'patty pan' that she and her family live in, Charmaine takes a moral risk which may damage her chance for true love. The multi-layered self-improvement plot also tells the stories of Charmaine's coworkers, Ras Iley, who is trying to 'buss' in the music business and Nicey, the cleaner at the studio. The action never stops in this easy to follow, hilarious and thought-provoking production.

The play stars glen 'Titus' Campbell, Sakina Deer, Keniesha Bowes, Courtney Wilson, Shree Elise and Akeem Mignott and is co-directed by Trevor Nairne and tickets can be obtained now at thecentercs.com/events/.

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ENTERTAINMENT BUZZ

Bunji Garlin And Shenseea's Premiers Video For “Big Bad Soca Remix”

Christopher Martin's Back With New Single

The much-anticipated video to the remix of 'Big Bad Soca,' by VP Records artist Bunji Garlin and dancehall vixen Shenseea, is finally out.

The music video embodies the energy and flavors of the carnival season. Filmed in Trinidad during carnival in February, the colorful and exuberant visuals further catapults the soca anthem, that shows no signs of slowing down. It was directed by Tom Swindell.

Commenting on the song, Garlin stated that “soca is more than a genre.”

“It's a lifestyle and I wanted to make an anthem for all to enjoy,” he added. experimenting with soca music, Shenseea noted that “soca music is a very high tempo and energetic genre.”

“It is fun and allows oneself to be creative in their own way,” she added. “My carnival experience was too good. I felt free and happy seeing other people enjoying themselves and the music just never stops.”

Reggae singer Christopher Martin is back with a new single and video.

“Come Back,” by Martin, was produced and written by Llamar “Riff Raff” Brown with and is the first single off his upcoming album on VP records, set to be released later this summer.

“Come Back” is about a love torn apart and the quest to get that love back.

The singer explores the cusp of many genres as the song is laced with pop, R&B and soft rock influences without sacrificing his traditional reggae/dancehall sound.

Passionately powerful, the track is the perfect addition to Martin's impressive catalog of music, including hits “Cheater's Prayer,” “I'm a Big Deal,” “Under the Influence” and “Magic,” off his 2017 debut album, “Big Deal.”

Former Home Of Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer Now A Jamaican Heritage Site A house in Kingston, Jamaica, where two future superstars once lived, has been designated a Protected Heritage Site by the Jamaican government.

The house, located at 19 Second Street in Trench Town, Kingston, was home to reggae icon Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer during the 1960s.

Marley's mother, Cedella Booker, also lived there. Booker and Wailer's father, Thaddeus Livingston, had a relationship that produced a daughter named Pearl. Livingston was an influential member of Trench Town, then a dreary expanse of tenements.

The house is currently occupied by a family who will be relocated once it is officially restored, which has been estimated to be later this year.

It is the second site in Trench Town recognized as such by the government. The Culture Yard, where Marley once lived, was designated in a heritage site in 2007.

Maxine Stowe, Wailer's manager, said while the house is synonymous with he and Marley, Thaddeus Livingston's role in the early stages of reggae's most famous group is finally being acknowledged.

"In understanding the story of The Wailers, Livingston was really the foundation of them coming together,” she said. “Over the years, the narrative of the Bob Marley story has

overshadowed The Wailers."

The Wailers, which also included Peter Tosh, Beverley Kelso, Cherry Green and Junior Braithwaite, formed as a Ska group in Trench Town during the early 1960s. Local impresario Joe Higgs fine-tuned their harmonies while Rastafarian Mortimo Planno introduced Marley, Tosh and Wailer to the faith.

Livingston, a marijuana salesman of some means, helped fund the group, which began recording in 1964.

Livingston, known as 'Thaddie Shut,' was married to Wailer's mother. He died in 1992 at age 79.

Marley died from cancer in May 1981 at age 36, while Peter Tosh was murdered at his home in the St. Andrew suburb of Cooper City in September, 1987. He was 42.

Wailer celebrated his 71st birthday in April.

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Big Wins For The Caribbean At Penn Relays 2018 The curtains came down on the 2018 running of the Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia Saturday as athletes from the Caribbean, especially Jamaica, again took home wins while creating history. Here are the Caribbean winners of the 2018 Penn Relays: High School Boys' 4×100 Championship of America – won by Rosean Young, Christopher Wilson, Tyreke Wilson and Dejour Russell of Calabar HS, Jamaica in a time of 39.51. Four other Jamaican high school placed second through fifth, respectively.

High School Boys' 4×400 Championship of America – won by Malik James-King (47.6), Anthony Carpenter (45.5), Shemar Chambers (45.82) and Christopher Taylor (44.84) in a new record time of 3:03.79 seconds.

College Men's 4×100 College – won by Emmanuel Archibald, Odario Phillips, Chidi Hibbert and Xandre Blake of UWI Mona in a time of 39:97.

High School Boys' 4×100 International – won by Daniel Bogle, Thiea Shea, Xavier Nairne and Bradley Spencer of Wolmer's High School, Jamaica in a time of 41.06. Barbados' Christ Church HS and Trinidad's Queen's Royal College placed second and third, respectively.

The 4x400m team – Malik James-King, Anthony Danvers, Shemar Chambers (45.82), Christopher Taylor (44.84) – dominated and broke the championship record to set a new record of 3:03.79.

Olympic Development Men's 110m Hurdles -won by Eddie Lovett of the U.S. Virgin Islands in a time of 13.78.

High School Boys' 4×800 Championship of America – won by Devannah Gayle (1:53.63), Rivaldo Marshall (1:51.17), Kimar Farquharson (1:50.61) and Jovan Taye Williams (1:50.70) of Calabar, HS Jamaica in a time of 7:26.09.

Jamaica's St. Elizabeth Tech and Jamaica College, were second and third, respectively.

High School Boys' Long Jump Championship – won by Wayne Pinnock of

Kingston College with a jump of 7.88m.

Calabar's Alexander Thompson was second.

High School Boys' Triple Jump Championship – won by Owayne Owens of Cornwall College with 15.26m. Safin Wills of Jamaica College was second.

High School Girls' 4×800 Championship of America – won by Delverna Bromfield (2:13.48), Brittney Campbell (2:08.54), Sasha Brown (2:14.82) and Chrisanni May (2:11.50) of Holmwood Tech., Jamaica in a time of 8:48.33.

High School Girls' 4×100 Championship of

America – won by Peter-Gay McKenzie, Kevona Davis, Fredricka McKenzie and Kasheika Cameron of Edwin Allen HS of Jamaica in a time of 44.79. Holmwood Tech and Hydel, also of Jamaica, placed second and third, respectively.

High School Girls' 4×400 Championship of America – won by Shiann Salmon (56.2), Charokee Young (52.8), Garriel White (54.24) and Shiann Salmon (53.12) of Hydel, HS, St. Catherine, Jamaica in a time of 3:36.38.

Holmwood Tech, also of Jamaica, was second.

High School Boys' Discus Throw Championship – won by Kia Chang of Calabar HS, Jamaica with a throw of 64.79m. Roje Stona of St. Jago and Phillipe Barnett of Excelsior, Jamaica were second and third, respectively.

High School Boys' High Jump Championship – won by Lushane Wilson of St. Jago, Jamaica with a jump of 2.16m.

High School Boys' Shot Put Championship – won by Rasheeda Downer of Kingston College, Jamaica with a throw of 19.27m.

High School Girls' Triple Jump Championship – won by Lotavia Brown of Edwin Allen HS, Clarendon, Jamaica with a jump of 13.16m. Ackelia Smith also of Edwin Allen was second while Keneva Headley of Holmwood Tech, Jamaica was third.

High School Girls' High Jump Championship – won by Janique Burgher of Edwin Allen with a jump of 1.82m. Lamara Distin of Vere Tech and Shantae Foreman of Excelsior, Jamaica were second and third, respectively.

West Indies Cricket Squad Lose Rank Reported By David Maitland For the second time, the Lauderhill Jammers got the better of the St. Bess cricket team as the two sides faced-off last Sunday, April 29th at the John Stretch Park in Palm Beach County, Florida.

St. Bess won the toss and decided to take first strike. The team was struggling at 25 for 2 in 7.4 overs when O'Brian Jones and Brian Gayle came together and staged a recovery, taking the score to 141 for 3. Jones then departed for 35 after a knock of 3 fours and 1 six and Gayle followed soon after following a well-played 66, which included 7 fours and 2 sixes.

At that point, the score was 143 for 4 and after their departure, wickets kept on tumbling at regular intervals and St.

Bess was eventually bowled out 175 in 37.2 overs. The only other batsman to get into double figure was Ifran Mohammed with a mere 11 runs.

The pick of the bowlers for Lauderhill Jammers were Adam Khan, who bagged 5 for 37 and David Brathwaite, 2 for 37. In reply, Lauderhill Jammers got off to a flying start, posting 95 runs when the wicket of Simeon Pierre fell for 27 after a knock of 3 fours and 1 six in the 12th over. Lauderhill Jammers, however, went on to reach 176 runs in 26.1 overs, losing only 4 wickets.

Mark 'Soup Bone' Johnson top scored with 53 runs, which included 6 fours and two massive sixes while Shawn Finley added 27 not-out, including 3 fours and 1 six. Elvis Watson contributed 23, including 2 fours, and

Rajesh Sharmoi 11 helping Lauderhill Jammers win by a whopping 6 wickets.

Bowling for St. Bess, Chrishna Graham grabbed 2 for 30 and Sherwlyn Powell 2 for 46.

At the MAQ Ground in Delray Beach Florida, Port St. Lucie won the toss and decided to bat, posting a paltry 126 runs in 33.5 overs of their allotted 40 overs. Charles Reid added 41 and Richard Louis, 21. Bowling for Tropics United, Marcel Graham bagged 2 for 10; Terry Mills, 2 for 28 and Olive Taffe, 2 for 36. In reply, Tropics United reached 127 for 2 in 28.5 overs.

Ramario Forbes was 52 not-out while Nicholas Mittoo reached 34 and Keith Bazil added 11. Bowling for Port St. Lucie, Richard Louis grabbed 1 for 24 and Elton Tucker, 1 for 44. Tropics United won by 8 wickets.

The Windies Cricket team has been overtaken by Bangladesh in the latest ICC Test rankings and now sadly sits outside of the world's top eight teams.

The Windies team, which won just one of their last their last five Test series with a 1-0 win over Zimbabwe last year, lost five points and are now on 67 points, which leaves them in ninth position.

Bangladesh, who registered draws against Australia and Sri Lanka in their last five games, gained four points to reach 75, which puts them eight points clear of the Windies.

Last year the West Indies missed out on both qualification for the ICC Champions Trophy and automatic qualification to the 2019 ICC World Cup after falling behind Bangladesh in the One Day International, (ODI), rankings.

The Windies eventually secured qualification to the World Cup after finishing second in the ICC Cricket World Cup qualifiers.

India maintained their hold at the top of the Test rankings and only strengthened their position by increasing the gap at the top with 125 points. South Africa is second in the standings on 112 with Australia (106) third and New Zealand (102). The top eight is completed by England, Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

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