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U.S. Says Rastas Face Discrimination In These Caribbean Countries

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The U.S. State Department on Tuesday said Rastafarians in some Caribbean countries are still facing varied forms of discrimination.

By Daniel Strom

Usain Bolt is retired and many of the senior sprinters who have become household names are struggling to keep up globally; but if the new generation of sprinters are any indication, then Jamaica's rich sprint heritage seems to be in very good hands.

Among the names you should know and watch, are Christopher Taylor, Tyreke Wilson and Dejour Russell. These three are already carrying the flag of Jamaica to higher heights, and from recent performances, seem amply qualified to take the baton and literally run with it.

Calabar High School phenom, Taylor, fresh from his May 19th defeat of a field of senior athletes at the Jamaica International Invitational at the National Stadium in Kingston, claimed yet another victory in his illustrious junior career in Atlanta, this past weekend.

The 18-year-old won the 17-18 boys 200m at the Atlanta Georgia Relays on Saturday May 26, 2018 in a time of 20.72. He is now preparing for the Jamaican junior trials coming up in late June in Kingston, and the

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“I learnt at the Commonwealth Games that once you are on the world stage it is every man for himself and this experience will give me a lot of condence going forward in my career," – Russell World Under 20 Championships in Tampere, Finland this July.

“I'm satisfied because I just came out here to get the win and I did that,” Taylor, who set a personal best of 20.35 in March, commented after the win. “Coach asked me to come and get some races for a major meet coming up so that's what I did.”

Also looking like another Bolt and Asafa Powell is the making is Wilson, who on

Saturday took the men's 100-m showcase at the Atlanta Georgia Relays in 10.52.

Wilson, who has been one of Calabar's main stars at Champs in recent times, is taking off for Florida State University (FSU) this July.

“I chose FSU because the school is wellrounded academically and sports wise. I visited the school last November and made my decision since then, even though I've gotten a lot of other college offers,” Wilson recently told the Jamaica Observer.

Another teen to watch is Dejour Russell, 18, also of Calabar, who won the boys 17-18 110m hurdles in 13.75 at the at the Atlanta Georgia Relays as well.

All three Calabar teens were record breakers in sprint hurdles at Champs this year and at the 2018 Penn Relays, where they again won the High School Boys' 4×100 Championship of America along with Rosean Young in a time of 39.51.

Indeed, they are looking strongly like the Next Generation Stars of Jamaica's future.

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In its latest 'International Religious Freedom Report for 2017,' the US government said that Rastafarians claim they continue to face various forms of social discrimination in Barbados, Dominica, Jamaica, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia and St. Vincent & the Grenadines.

In Barbados in March, unknown individuals spray-painted anti-Semitic epithets on the walls of a synagogue in Bridgetown while members of the Rastafarian community said police and immigration officials in Dominica continued to subject them to scrutiny because of the community's use of marijuana for religious rituals.

In Jamaica, Rastafarians said that while acceptance of their views and practices continued to improve markedly, incidents of discrimination and profiling by police continued to occur. In St. Kitts & Nevis, police continues on C2 – Rasta Discrimination

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Band Of Sisters Members of the Greater Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce bonding at a recep on held in honor of the newly-appointed Broward College President Gregory Haile, Esq., in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday. (Photo By Uriah Benne )

Reunited Members of The Holmwood Past Students Associa on with their guest of honor, Mayor of Miramar Wayne Messam, at the Holmwood Past Students Banquet held last Saturday in Margate. (Photo

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Congrats (R-L): City Manager Lauderdale Lakes, Phil Alleyne; Nathan Saunders, Esq., Janet Young; Denise Grant Candidate – Lauderhill; Gregory Haile, President Broward College; Mayor Hazelle Rogers; Samuel Yeboah, Esq. and Sidney Calloway, Esq. at a recep on presented by the Yeboah Law Group in associa on with the Greater Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce. The event was hosted at the Yeboah Law Group office in Fort Lauderdale in honor of Haile, who earlier this month became the President at Broward College. (Photo By Uriah Benne )

Best Of The Best These folks stood proud behind their newspaper for a photo op at the Best of The Best Concert held at the Mana Wynwood Conven on Center in Wynwood last Sunday. (Photo By Trevor Griffiths)

Paying It Forward L-R: Capt. Eddie Denson from the Miami Dade Correc ons & Rehabilita on with Robert Davis, Liaison from the PBA, presented a check to the 2017-2018 Scholarship recipient, Darnell Micah Clark Jr. and Barbara Drummond, Founder/President of the Daveon L. Hall Founda on, Inc. The presenta on was made 2nd Annual Daveon L. Hall Founda on 'Fish Fry' event held in Davie. (Contributed Photo)

Lens Time 103.5 The Beat's, Papa Keith, took me out from emcee du es for a photo op with Caribbean Airlines execu ve Kaye Chung at the 15th Annual Palm Beach Jerk And Caribbean Culture Fes val held at the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach on Monday. (Photo By Trevor Griffiths)

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Saluta ons Mr. President Gregory Haile, President of Broward College, (C), with his wife (L) and his mom, shared a celebratory moment at a recep on held in his honor on Tuesday downtown Fort Lauderdale. (Photo By Uriah Benne )

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Made In Derby British-Jamaican Olympian Inducted Into Derby Walk Of Fame Martin’s Honors

A British-Jamaican Olympic athlete has made history after becoming one of 10 people to be inducted into the first “Made In Derby” Walk of Fame in Derby, England. Kingston, Jamaicaborn Louis George Martin, MBE, considered one of Britain's greatest-ever weightlifter, was inducted over the weekend posthumously.

He was from the Windrush generation and his family immigrated to England in the mid-1950s and settled in Derby, today the UK's number one hi-tech city and home to many global brands such as Rolls-Royce, Toyota and Bombardier.

Martin began training as a body builder and went on to represent both Jamaica and his adopted homeland of Britain and won them several titles in the -90 kg competition.

Martin died on January 16, 2015 at the age of 78.

His inclusion as one of the individuals chosen by Derby residents from over 300 submissions for induction into the Walk of Fame represents one more historic attainment for him.

His son, Dr. Richard Martin, who is Debry City's assistant director of public health, said he and his wife were “still pinching ourselves” after hearing about the honor bestowed on his father, who died in 2015.

Dr. Martin described his father as “a lion of a man and a giant in so many ways.”

“He had intellectual and sporting prowess among numerous other qualities,”

Olympic Games Bronze medal – third place 1960 Rome -90 kg Silver medal – second place 1964 Tokyo -90 kg

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Dr. Richard Martin, the son of the late Louis Martin, touches the star honouring his father in Derby’s first augmented reality walk of fame.

Jamaicans.com quoted him as saying.

The “Made in Derby” trail combines public art with computer-generated data that tells the city's story through those individuals who made significant contributions.

Football management duo Brian Clough and Peter Taylor, actor John Hurt and Suffragette Alice Wheeldon, who was jailed for plotting to kill former British prime minister David Lloyd George in 1917, were also inducted. The star plaques have been embedded into the city centre's Albion Street and Exchange Street.

Visitors can bring the stars to life using augmented reality by scanning them with their smartphones. The augmented reality portion of the trail engages visitors by showing how a person contributed to the essence of Derby through the “Made in Derby App,” which provides a computer-generated image

superimposed on the visitor's view of the real world to provide additional information.

Derby is the first city in Europe to utilize this technology in the Walk of Fame, a joint project of the Derby City Council, Derby Telegraph and local business leaders.

Chair of the Selection Panel and Editor of the Derby Telegraph, Steve Hall, said: “Derby is a city with a fantastic heritage but perhaps we have been guilty of not celebrating the achievements of our most influential sons and daughters as much, or as publicly, as we should. Made in Derby tells the story of some of those who made our city such a fantastic place. We hope it will be a source of pride and inspiration.”

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Jamaica To Discuss Marijuana Industry With Canada The Jamaica government is in the process of holding talks with major stakeholders in the Canadian marijuana industry, as the government seeks to consolidate its position within the “fastest growing industry globally right now.”

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Audley Shaw, is scheduled to travel to Canada for talks with industry officials.

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“Every time we talk about cannabis and hemp in Jamaica, it's a big joke! But it is the fastest-growing industry globally right now,” Shaw said recently in addressing the Credit Union League's 77th Annual General Meeting and Convention in Jamaica. “In Canada, it's multiple billions of dollars. And I am going there to talk to the people in the Canadian cannabis industry.”

Shaw told the convention he has already held discussions with the governor of the Bank of Jamaica in regard to financing of the cannabis industry. During his trip to Canada he would be seeking to address is “what mechanism they are using to get around the funding issue.”

Barbados Has Its First Female Prime Minister Less than 24 hours after she led her opposition Barbados Labor Party, (BLP), to victory in the historic May 24th general election, Mia Amor Mottley, 53, was sworn in as Barbados first female prime minister on May 25th.

The eighth prime minister of BIM, as the country is affectionately known, now joins a handful of Caribbean women who have led governments in their respective countries.

Mottley, who first entered local politics in 1991 when she lost the St. Michael North East constituency to Leroy Brathwaite, took the oath of office before Governor General Sandra Mason and in the presence of family, friends and party supporters.

Mottley, who between 1994 to 2008, held a succession of ministerial portfolios, led the BLP to a whitewash of the incumbent Democratic Labor Party (DLP), winning all 30 seats in the Parliament.

She also holds the record as the first woman to be appointed attorney general and minister of home affairs in 2000 and the youngest ever Queen's Counsel in Barbados.

Two years later, she served as the island's second female Deputy Prime Minister. Then, following the BLP's defeat in the 2008 general election and the resignation of BLP's leader Owen Arthur, Mottley succeeded him on January 19, 2008.

She also served as the first female Opposition Leader when she was sworn in on February 7, 2008.

Mottley joins the late Dame Eugenia Charles of Dominica, Janet Jagan of Guyana, Jamaica's Portia Simpson Miller and Trinidad and Tobago's Kamla Persad Bissessar as women who have led governments in their respective countries.

Over the weekend Mottley named her Cabinet, consisting of 30 members and 12 senators. Referring to what some people consider a “gigantic Cabinet,” she said: “My Cabinet will be relatively large because I have not only considered the mandate given to us by the people but also the scope of the work to be done and the level of expertise at our disposal among elected members.”

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Become A Political Force Recently, former Jamaican Prime Minster, Bruce Golding, in addressing the Jamaican Diaspora at a town hall event in Lauderhill, Broward County, exhorted them to become organized into a formidable political force.

There's nothing new in this message as this community has been repeatedly urged to so organize themselves. But the message is nonetheless significant and needs to be urgently heeded.

The Jamaican community in Florida, although lacking empirical measurement, is estimated at some 550,000 residents, and in the New York area, well over 1 million. Add other English-speaking Caribbean residents in Florida and New York and the estimated Caribbean immigrant population is put conservatively at over 2 million respectively.

However, despite this large and growing population, the English-speaking CaribbeanAmerican population can hardly be considered a political force.

In Florida, only a handful of CaribbeanAmericans have sought political office at city, county and state levels. It's worse in the New York region.

There could be so much more attention paid to the issues that affect the Caribbean-American community if there were more representatives from this community in elected office.

In the US Congress, there is only one Englishspeaking Caribbean-American, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, in the US House. There's also Caribbean-roots Kamala Harris in the US Senate, but she more identifies with the African-American community than the Caribbean-American.

It's true that in the 2016 presidential elections, the Hillary Clinton campaign recognized and sought the support of Caribbean-American voters. Yet, a large percentage of Caribbean-Americans either didn't register to vote while others did not vote.

It's believed that if more Caribbean-Americans

participated actively in the electoral process as voters, this will pull more people from this community to seek political office in various levels of government. And, if more Caribbean-Americans voted and more were in elected office, the community could develop into a formidable political force.

But for this to realistically occur, several issues that are impeding the political strength of this community must be addressed. Looking at some of these issues it is seen that: Several people do not understand the America political system. Although urged to register to vote after becoming citizens, some people do not understand why they can register as having No Party Affiliation (NPA) if there are two main parties in the country.

The Jamaican community in Florida, although lacking empirical measurement, is estimated at some 550,000 residents, and in the New York area, well over 1 million. Add other English-speaking Caribbean residents in Florida and New York and the estimated Caribbean immigrant population is put conservatively at over 2 million respectively.

Some do not understand that if they do register as NPA they cannot vote in primary elections but can switch from one party to another in general elections. It is found that some potential voters are even confused by the terms 'Moderate Democrats,” “Conservative Republican,” Left Wing,” and “Right Wing.” Some people may be amused at this, but for those who are not purposely focused on the nation's political landscape, there are people that are genuinely confused and just can't be bothered participating in the political process.

Then they are those who genuinely believe their votes “will not make a difference” in an election.

Despite advertisements, candidate and political party promotions, some assume wrongly that if

thousands of people are voting, their one vote won't matter. It has been seen where this absurd assumption has resulted in the wrong official being elected to several offices. Caribbean- Americans must never believe their vote doesn't matter. That vote means a better chance for the issue concerning them will be addressed by the individual voted for.

Some Caribbean-Americans genuinely underestimate the influence their community can have on the decisions made in different levels of government, particularly at the federal level.

Perhaps because some people are from small communities in their respective Caribbean countries perceive America as this mighty power and they are unable to appreciate Caribbean-Americans can make a difference in the political chambers of America.

Those harboring this negative way of thinking, just need to look at the political influence of CubanAmericans. This community exudes awesome power in Miami-Dade County and other areas of Florida.

Haitian-Americans are also building themselves into a political force in South Florida and New York.

Cuban-Americans and Haitian-Americans do believe they can influence change through their political endeavors. And so too can English Speaking Caribbean-Americans but they first must believe in themselves as a community.

It's meaningless to complain behind closed doors about negative immigration and other policies when one can't influence change Of course, there's also the issue of irresponsibility, where those qualified to become citizens sit idly by without taking the effort to apply for citizenship. Unless these people have negative legal issues there's no excuse.

These, and other common sense issues which shouldn't be difficult for the community to address and fix. Now, as Bruce Golding pointed out in his address, is the time to fix these issues and for the Caribbean-American community to be more relevant politically. There are new, frequent threats to the community from the current political establishment. It's by being a formidable political force that these threats can be thwarted.

If the voice of the community cannot be heard, then, of course, there's no one listening.

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Haitian Heritage Month Ends On A High

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Celebrating the culture of Haiti, miles away from their homeland, is the monthly focus of Sounds of Little Haiti, a free outdoor concert held on the third Friday, in the heart of Downtown Little Haiti at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex. But the month of May holds special significance as it is recognized as Haitian Heritage month, an expansion of Haitian Flag Day, which is a major patriotic day celebration in Haiti and the Diaspora.

“We are thrilled to be able to celebrate Haitian Flag Day in Little Haiti,” said Sandy Dorsainvil of Sounds of Little Haiti and Maximillian Consultants, prior to the event on May 18th. “The Haitian flag is a symbol of pride and our team worked to put together an event to celebrate the authentic culture and heritage of Haiti.”

On that day in 1803, then Haitian leader Jean Jacques Dessalines created the flag by ripping the white out of the center of the flag of France. The blue and red were then sewn together to create the new flag.

Beside the Flag Day celebration, May carries several historical and cultural traditions. Another celebration also held this month was the Haitian Compas Festival.

“What we have is an outpouring of rich cultural experiences, a musical showcase and programs across the country,” Co-Founder of the festival, Rodney Noel was quoted by South Florida Caribbean News as saying.

“We owe our longevity to the public that never stops supporting the festival. Year after year, people prove it to us by traveling from France, Guadeloupe, Canada, Martinique and Haiti. We are blessed to have done that, it still seems like a dream that we are celebrating 20 years.”

The Haitian Compas Festival has been listed by Billboard magazine as one of the top ten cultural festivals in the nation. This particular festival brings the Diaspora to South Florida for an event that boasts up to 50,000 patrons.

Concern Over Missing Mayor In Haiti Haiti's Ministry of the Interior and Territorial Communities, (MICT), has expressed concern over the disappearance of the Mayor of the Commune of Estère, Senèque Estimable, who was last seen walking towards the capital five days ago.

In a statement, ministry officials urged citizens to remain calm, especially the residents of Estere, a commune in the Gonaïves Arrondissement, in the Artibonite department of Haiti, which has ransacked public buildings “in reaction to this previously unexplained disappearance” of the mayor.

The statement said that Estimable was last seen on May 23rd walking in the direction of the capital.

“Since then, the family, relatives and sympathizers of the City Councilor have no news” regarding the mayor, the ministry statement noted, adding that authorities have already launched an investigation into the matter.

Search Underway For Illegal Haitian Migrants In Bahamas Bahamian authorities say they are searching for illegal Haitian migrants after several people from Haiti were detained following a joint operation involving the police, immigration and Defense Force soldiers over the weekend.

The Defense Force said that on Sunday, a 35-ft a Haitian sloop made landfall off Venice Bay, South New Providence and that the efforts by the security forces resulted in the capture of 26 migrants, who were turned over to Immigration officials for further processing.

The statement said that the search for other migrants is ongoing. It did not say how many others were on the loose, but the Defense Force had apprehended 13 migrant smuggling vessels since May last year resulting in more than 1,000 illegal immigrants being held.

Spanish Monarch Visits Haiti The Queen of Spain, Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano, visited Haiti last week, Wednesday May 23rd, for 24 hours, in a visit aimed at strengthening the relationship between the two countries.

The Spanish monarch accompanied a delegation that included the Spanish Secretary of State for International Cooperation and Latin America and the Caribbean, Fernando García Casas.

They also met with Haiti's First Lady, Martine Moïse, as the French Caribbean nation seeks to attract Spanish investors.

Spain has provided significant assistance to Haiti and the Fund for Water and Sanitation, (FCAS), has invested Euro 19.79 million on development programs benefitting an estimated two million people.

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VITAS Healthcare Sponsors Good Shephard Medical Centre Opening In Jamaica VITAS Healthcare, the nation's leading provider of end-of-life care, has contributed $5,000 in sponsorship to support the efforts of Friends of Good Shepherd International in opening The Good Shepherd Medical Centre in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

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Memorial Day was a bitter-sweet day for widow Myeshia Johnson, and other relatives, of the late Sergeant La David T. Johnson. The young AfricanAmerican soldier from Miami Gardens was killed while serving the United States in Niger, Africa last October.

While the day brought back raw memories of the young soldier's death, it was also the day the City of Miami Gardens, through that city's administration, renamed its annual Memorial Day breakfast the Sergeant La David T. Johnson Memorial Day Breakfast and presented a special reward named after the late soldier to his widow.

Sergeant Johnson, who died at age 25, was born and raised in Miami Garden. He was a youth well known for his penchant for bicycle tricks, which earned him the nick-name “Wheelie King.” It was in Miami Gardens that he met and later married Myeshia, who bore him three children, the eldest 6-yers-old, and the youngest - an infant, months old who was born after her father was killed. Johnson worked at a Walmart store in Miami Gardens before deciding to enlist in the military in January 2014.

Johnson's widow accepted the award named on behalf of her husband at Monday's breakfast, but visibly overcome by emotion, could only thank City of Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert for the award.

Later, after she had regained her composure, Myeshia Johnson told the media that her husband often said he was going to be famous, but she never expected this fame to be under the prevailing circumstances.

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“As VITAS employees, we are proud to make a difference every day through serving others,” says Donna Borland, general manager of VITAS Healthcare in Broward County. “Our staff have a commendable spirit of compassion and love for the children and adults in Jamaica. We are proud to partner with Friends of Good Shepherd to support this much-needed healthcare facility for Jamaica's indigent communities, where no one is turned away.”

During a mission trip in 2014, VITAS staff dedicated service, time and expertise to Montego Bay communities, including fundraising efforts to purchase washing machines and medical supplies. Today, VITAS Healthcare of Broward, Dade and Palm Beach continue to send donations of food, clothing and supplies to support Friends of Good Shepherd.

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Obviously proud of her husband and the award in his honor, she said the award “recognized all his accomplishments and everything that he put his hard work into.”

The Memorial Day event was held at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex in Miami Gardens. It was attended by some 260 guests, including Congresswoman Fredericka Wilson, a friend of Johnson family, who also mentored the young man in her male-youth program.

Mayor Gilbert, in his address, recalled Jonson as a “well-liked young man” in the community. The mayor said it was a “special sacrifice” when someone gives their life in service to their country and their fellow citizens.

He then announced that the annual Memorial Day breakfast would be known henceforth in memory of the fallen soldier.

"It's only fitting that his neighbors acknowledge his sacrifice. I want to make sure people never forget him," Mayor Gilbert said.

Three other US soldiers were also killed on October 4, 2017 when Nigerian and US soldiers were ambushed while escorting Nigerien troops through a region.

The soldiers were killed in what has become known as the “Tongo Tongo Ambush” by armed militants from the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS). Also killed were Staff Sergeant Bryan Black, 35, Staff Sergeant Jeremiah Johnson, 40, and Staff Sergeant Dustin Wright,31.

Eleven US soldiers were in a team escorting the Nigerien troops when the ambush occurred.

Two other U.S. soldiers and eight Nigerien soldiers were also wounded.

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Russia VS Saudi Arabia FRI • JUN 15 • 8:00AM • EKATERINBURG

Egypt VS Uruguay TUE • JUN 19 • 2:00PM • ST. PETERSBURG

Russia VS egypt WED • JUN 20 • 11:00AM • ROSTOV-ON-DON

ROUND OF 16

Uruguay VS saudi arabia MON • JUN 25 • 10:00AM • SAMARA

Uruguay VS russia MON • JUN 25 • 10:00AM • VOLGORAD

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NIGERIA VS ICELAND TUE • JUN 26 • 2:00PM • ST. PETERSBURG

NIGERIA VS ARGENTINA TUE • JUN 26 • 2:00PM • ROSTOV-ON-DON

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COSTA RICA VS SERBIA SUN • JUN 17 • 2:00PM • ROSTOV-ON-DON

BRAZIL VS SWITZERLAND FRI • JUN 22 • 8:00AM • ST. PETERSBURG

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POLAND VS SENEGAL SUN • JUN 24 • 11:00PM • YEKATERINBURG

JAPAN VS SENEGAL SUN • JUN 24 • 2:00PM • KAZAN

POLAND VS COLOMBIA THU • JUN 28 • 10:00AM • VOLGOGRAD

JAPAN VS POLAND THU • JUN 28 • 10:00AM • SAMARA

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World Cup Preview Saudi Arabia will find getting out of this Group extremely difficult. While two-time champions, Uruguay are expected to take top honors.

GROUP A Uruguay Russia Egypt Saudi Arabia

Uruguay have probably the best striking partnership going into this world cup with Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani, The team is anchored at the back by veterans, Diego Godin and Jose Maria Gimenez. They possess a well balance team and are expected to claim at least a quarterfinal spot in this year's World Cup. The host country Russia, and Egypt should vie for the runner-up spot.

Russia is expected to get the edge over the Mohamed Salah-led Egyptians. Especially, with doubts surrounding whether he will be fit enough to start the World Cup following an injury in the UEFA Champions League final against Real Madrid earlier this month.

The Russians will be led by 21-year-old defensive midfielder, Aleksandr Golovin. The expectations of his nation will be weighing heavily on his shoulders. His talent and experience should trump the anxiety going into this World Cup, which would see them advance for the runner-up spot.

A lot his expected of Golovin and along with the large home crowd support Russia should get by Egypt and make it to the round of sixteen.

European Champions, Portugal, led by Fifa World player of the year 2017, Cristiano Ronaldo should advance. He will be supported by veteran defender Pepe alongside the hard-working Andre Silva, and silky Bernardo Silva. The Portuguese team is balanced and built around a tight defensive unit and will look to take advantage of counter attacks.

Spain will be Portugal’s main rivals to top this group. The one-time World Cup Champions of 2010 will be led by the legendary talisman Andres Iniesta, in midfield. They will also have what can be considered the most dependable central defensive pairing of Gerard Pique and Sergio Ramos.

In David de Gea, Spain possesses arguably the world's number one goalkeeper.

Spain have an abundance of experience and should be considered as one of the favorites to lift the World Cup. The Spaniards could take this group ahead of Portugal who should provide stiff competition that will serve both teams well going into the Round of Sixteen.

GROUP B Spain Portugal Iran Morocco

Morocco and Iran will find it hard to keep up in this group. It may be a challenge for both to keep the scores respectable when they meet these teams. An Iran and Morocco encounter will be exciting, but Iran should get the nod in their head to head match up.

France, the one time World Cup Holders in 1998 are expected to top this Group.

But the battle for the second spot could come down to a battle between Peru and Denmark. The fighting Australians may prove to be a spoiler for one of these teams battling for second spot.

GROUP C France Peru Denmark Australia

France have a very strong, young and talented squad led by Paul Pogba in midfield and the dangerous Antoine Griezman, along with teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe up front should provide the French with too much fire power for their group opponents. The expected pairing of the two young central defensive superstars, Raphael Varane and Samuel Umtiti should be strong especially with the tireless defensive midfielder, N'Golo Kante covering in front. France are definitely one of the favorites to go all the way.

Peru last tasted defeat in November 2016 against Brazil. Since then, they have developed a solid team structure and have been good in both attack and defense.

They, however, have been dealt a serious blow that have seen their captain and team's center forward, Paolo Guerrero, unable to participate after being banned for illegal drug use. However, in Christian Cueva, Peru has a gifted play maker in midfield.

Denmark are not considered one of the top seeds but they have technically gifted players like midfielder Christian Eriksen, and the skillful Pione Sisto, Denmark possess a treat going forward in attack. They are strong in the air. With the 6‘ 3” center forward, Nicolai Jorgensen and 6’ 4” forward, Andreas Cornelius up front they can be challenging for defenders and set pieces. However, Peru may get the nod over them. It will be hard to see where Australia will get points from but they may salvage a point or three.

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During Caribbean American Heritage Month This National Caribbean American Heritage Month you can enjoy the authentic sights, sounds and flavors of the Caribbean right here in South Florida as the 2018 “Taste the Islands Experience” comes to the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society on Saturday, June 2nd.

Food and spirits enthusiasts with a taste for island indulgences will be able to enjoy an allinclusive evening featuring celebrity cooking demos, an artisan shopping village, live music and more at the second annual celebration to take place on the Riverfront on the lawn of the New River Inn, 231 Southwest Second Avenue, from 4 – 10 p.m.

“The Fort Lauderdale Historical Society is thrilled to present this tasteful celebration of all things Caribbean to residents and visitors in Downtown Fort Lauderdale,” said Patricia Zeiler, executive director of the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society. “Our diverse community continues to be shaped by the many cultures, flavors and influences to our south and we are proud to showcase them together at the festive 'Taste the Islands Experience.'”

A culinary treat from ‘Taste The Islands’ 2017

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Attendees will be able to explore the fine art of Caribbean cooking with celebrity chefs including “Taste the Islands” TV show hosts Cynthia “Chef Thia” Verna of Haiti, Hugh “Chef Irie” Sinclair of Jamaica and Chef Amit Raval, head chef of Amtar Fine Foods in Trinidad.

This cadre of culinarians will sample their gourmet Caribbean creations in the “Taste the

Is l and s ” Pavi l i o n and w i l l p re s e nt demonstrations on the event's main stage.

For an even wider selection of Caribbean fare, Restaurant Row will host 15 local cafes and caterers representing multiple islands, each offering different menu selections while an open bar will serve island specialties. Other flavorful touches will include a tropical drink

and ice-cream bar and a signature Caribbean Culinary Museum and Culinary Theater, where guests can enjoy an immersive cultural foray into the regions' histories.

DJs Nickymix and Richie D will create the audial atmosphere taking guests on a musical island journey while the incomparable Steve 'Sir Rockwell' Warner will emcee the event. A steel drum band and costumed carnival players will add to the exuberant island atmosphere.

Ultra-VIP treatment will include complimentary massages in the Goldson Spine massage studio, complimentary refreshers in the Glam Studio with Makeup by Rory Lee and hair touch-ups by Miss Jessie's and a chance to enter a raffle for a 5-day, 4-night all-inclusive trip for two to Barbados with proceeds benefiting the Historical Society.

The 2018 “Taste the Islands Experience” is presented by media and production company Island Syndicate, whose directors include the visionaries behind the “Taste the Islands” television series and Island Origins Magazine.

It is co-presented by the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, proud steward of our community's past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors. Event partners include the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau, Red Stripe Beer and the Jamaica Tourist Board.

All-inclusive tickets for “Taste the Islands Experience” are $95 advance and $125 at the gate and are available at ttiexperience.com.

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Jah Cure Teams With Haitian American Singer On New Single Grammy nominated artist, Jah Cure, has teamed up with a Haitian American singer for his latest single.

Jah Cure recently dropped “Risk it All” featuring Phyllisia Ross. The single is the first from his upcoming album with VP Records and is included in this year's 25th Anniversary of Reggae Gold.

The rhythmic love song showcases the reggae crooners raw, effortless and poetic vocals featuring Ross.

It is produced by Jah Cure For Iyah Cure Production.

In 2015, Jah Cure was nominated for his first Grammy nomination for Best Reggae Album. The album held the #1 spot for 3 consecutive weeks after its debut and steadily remained on the Top 10 U.S. Billboard Reggae Album Chart since its July 2015 release.

The management team of jailed reggae singer Buju Banton, born Mark Anthony Myrie, is questioning the release of previously sealed video evidence from the singer's 2010 trial on drugrelated charges.

Dancehall’s Tommy Lee Sparta Released Entertainer Tommy Lee Sparta, who was last week detained by the police in Kingston then taken to St James, has been ordered released by St. James Parish Judge Sandria Wong Small.

Tommy Lee Sparta, whose real name is Leroy Russell, was detained last Sunday morning in St Andrew at an ATM shortly after he had left the final of the popular Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall competition.

He was later transferred to St James in relation to organized crime in the parish, according to police. Russell has had run-ins with the law in the past. Last year, the police said that he was wanted for questioning in relation to ongoing violence in sections of St James. Russell was also listed last year by detectives from the Kingston Eastern division as a person of interest in relation to a shooting in the capital city.

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But the report also said societal attitudes regarding Rastafarianism continued to become more positive with those in Dominica even reporting that the number of police stops and searches of Rastafarians had declined.

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ABC news published what the team called “excerpt of old surveillance footage to the Internet on May 27, 2018. For many years, officials in the US asked for the undercover video to remain under seal and out of public view, but an appeal by ABC News led to its unsealing.

The video provides the most complete account of how the reggae artist ended up being convicted on two counts for his part in a cocaine-selling conspiracy. He has maintained his innocence throughout the process and said he never intended to complete a drug deal.

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“The timing of the ABC report raises many important questions: What purpose does this report serve?,” the team questioned in a statement. “Why unseal this dated footage now, when Myrie is preparing to resume his life and career? And finally, why did an American news network that has previously shown little interest in Buju Banton's life and career choose to run a lengthy article that omits crucial and readily available information about the case against Mark Myrie?”

The Banton team also disclosed that the singer is focused is on the future: returning to his family, recording music for his fans and making a positive contribution to society.

“Mark is a warrior,” Attorney David Oscar Markus, who represented Myrie said. “He fought two trials and numerous appeals against a system that included a corrupt juror.

He could've taken a deal after the first hung trial that would've sent him home, but Mark's philosophy was: better to fight on your feet than live on your knees.”

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Livication Reggae Fest For The Cause For the 2nd successive year running, Spragga Benz in association with his brainchild Charity Organization, the Carlyle Foundation is presenting his birthday Celebrations on June 2nd, 2018 at the Red Square Dub Village, Miami.

Dubbed Livication Reggae Fest, the event is aimed primarily at providing needed supplies to Spragga's Homeland, Jamaica, as well as the Storm ravaged Caribbean Island of Dominica.

It will be the Artiste's furtherance of a Program he had long started named The Stay-in-School Program but now renamed Carlyle Foundation in honor of his deceased son Carlyle. With this foundation he's better able to distribute needed supplies to selected schools across Jamaica and now and other countries.

Kymani Marley, Agent Sasco, and third-generation Marleys, Jo-Mersa, Yohan and KJ and the Rebel Nation Rise Crew of Survivor Slim, Briggy Benz and Kongo Blacks are lending their support to the cause with performances.

Spragga will be performing selected Tracks from his two upcoming Albums; the RSQ+BUTTERCUTS-produced CHILAGON and RSQ+LMR-produced, The Journey Continues. These Albums will feature Tracks depicting the Artiste's journey in a long and outstanding music career.

Proceeds from the event will go directly towards providing Stationaries and relevant supplies for two primary Schools in Jamaica - St Michaels and Franklyn Town Primary Schools, two inner-city, resource-starved Schools. The Rebel Nation Rise's team will also be making Back Packs and Book gifts available to Children of the Island of Dominica, through The Dominica Disaster Relief Organization of South Florida.

“Let's do it for the kids... Let's do it for the love... Let's do it!” Quote Spragga

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Trinidad Actress For Netflix Series Award-winning Trinidad and Tobago-born actress, Lorraine Toussaint, is set to star in a new Netflix series, scheduled for release later this year.

'She-Ra and the Princesses of Power,' a series based on the '80s cartoon, is the story of an orphan named Adora (Aimee Carrero), who leaves behind her former life in the evil Horde when she discovers a magic sword that transforms her into the mythical warrior princess She-Ra. Along the way, she finds a new family in the Rebellion as she unites a group of magical princesses in the ultimate fight against evil.

Toussaint will be among the voices on the show as Shadow Weaver. A Julliard School alum, Toussaint began her career in theatre before supporting performances in films such as Breaking In (1989), Hudson Hawk (1991), and Dangerous Minds (1995).

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Soca phenom, Machel Montano, is sharing the good news of the graduation of his mother with her master's degree.

Elizabeth Montano, Machel's, has been awarded a Master's Degree in Cultural Studies from the University of the West Indies (UWI).

Lady, as his mother is affectionately known, will graduate in October when UWI holds its annual graduation ceremony.

Montano, 67, has been working on her degree since 2008 but along the way took some time off to deal with health challenges.

“I feel relieved to tears. I had to struggle through all the challenges and most of the time I had to work without supervision,” she told Loop TT recently.

Montano plans to publish her thesis as a book. It is based on her famous son and is titled “The Making of Monk Monte: Creativity and Commodification in Trinidad and Tobago popular culture.”

Montano, who already holds a Certificate and Bachelors in Education and a Post-graduate diploma in Entertainment Management, said one is never too old to learn.

In congratulating his mother, Machel joked: “Now I know the feeling of you carrying me to pick up my results!!!!! Congratulations @ladyelena_ on your hard work and now your success!!! Proud parent, proud child same result!!! What goes around comes around .... and now I can echo your sentiments: 'Doh make meh waste ma money sending yuh to school and yuh out partying eh.'”

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Florida shopper are being provided a sales-tax holiday from June 1 to June 7 to enable them to stock on supplies for the pending hurricane season, which also begins on June 1st and runs through to November 30, 2018.

Last year, a similar tax-holiday was only for three days. However, bearing in mind the negative impact Hurricane Irma had on vast areas of the state last year, the tax break has been extended to a week.

Retailers are expecting a massive rush of shoppers this year. Jan Cruz, a manager at a Walmart store in West Kendal, said: “We are gearing up for crowds of shoppers starting on Friday.”

“I know people learned the lesson of being without supplies like batteries, flashlights and tin food stuff during last year's storm. I am sure they are not going to

make the same mistake and will turn out in droves to take advantage of the tax break,” she added.

The cost to the state in lost revenue is expected to be a significant $4.6million, while local governments are expected to lose $1.2 million.

Bradley Channing, a sales manager at a Home Depot also located in West Kendall, said: “This tax break will be very good for shopper. The forecast is for another active hurricane season this year. Last week when there was heavy rains because of a tropical system passing near South Florida, we noticed a spike in sales. That's a sign that people will take advantage of the tax break.”

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“History Will Keep Test Cricket Alive” – Dujon Legendary former Jamaica and West Indies wicketkeeper, Jeff Dujon, has dismissed speculation that test cricket is dying, contending the longer format of the game has too much history to ever disappear.

While he conceded Twenty20 cricket was more popular and served as a great revenue earner, he insisted the format would never hold the prestige test cricket does.

“Test cricket is never going to die. Other forms of the game have become more popular, but no books are going to be written about the individuals who played T20 cricket,” Dujon recently told the Jamaica Gleaner.

He said T20 has very little history, and because test cricket has so much history and tradition: “I don't think there is any danger of it dying out. The other forms of the game, basically, exist because of the money they generate,” he added.

Test cricket's appeal has declined in recent years, with broadcasters and audiences preferring the excitement of the made-for-television limited overs format.

Various domestic leagues have popped up across the globe, with the Indian Premier League, Australia's Big Bash and the Caribbean Premier League among the most popular tournaments.

Recently, New Zealand batting star Brendon McCullum predicted the death of Test cricket, arguing cricket's evolution would soon see players being owned by franchises, which would be reluctant to release them to play Tests.

However, Dujon said, respective national

“Most of the Caribbean support is based on the function of winning. Until West Indies start winning again, I don't think any marketing ploy can change that. If people have expectations of their team winning, they will go to matches.

If not, they will not go.” – Jeffrey Dujon governing bodies for cricket need to ensure this development doesn't occur. “Franchises controlling players is really going to be up to the governing body of those countries,” the Jamaican pointed out.

“If they allow it, it will be a mistake. Just think – no more Ashes? Something that's a great tradition?

Although Test cricket had faded, it's not going to die.”

Once kings of Test cricket, West Indies have taken a plunge over the last two decades to an historic ninth-place in the ICC rankings.

Also gone are the large crowds which once

supported the regional side. Dujon said until there was an upturn in the Windies results, crowds would stay away.

“Most of the Caribbean support is based the function of winning,” he explained. “Until West Indies start winning again, I don't think any marketing ploy can change that. If people have expectations of their team winning, they will go to matches. If not, they will not go.”

Dujon played 81 Tests between 1981 and 1991, scoring 3322 runs and recording 267 catches and five stumpings as wicket keeper.

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The move comes after Hyde parted ways with Christopher Harley, who was is coach since his time as a student at Wolmer's High School for Boys in Kingston, and Bert Cameron.

Hyde, now 21, was crowned as Jamaica's national champion in 2017 when he ran a personal best of 48.53, just shy of his personal best of his 48.52s run in May that year.

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Reggae Boyz Fall From Top 50 Jamaica's Reggae Boyz are no longer inside the top 50 on the FIFA Coca Cola World Rankings.

The latest edition of the monthly update has the Theodore Whitmore coached team at the number 52 spot after a fall of 4 places.

The Reggae Boyz, despite no longer being inside the top 50, are, however, still the highest ranked team in the Caribbean and 4th overall in CONCACAF. Mexico, who remained put, leads all CONCACAF teams at 15 followed by the United States (24), Costa Rica (25).

Panama (55), Honduras (59), Curacao (71), Canada (80), El Salvador (85), and Trinidad and Tobago (92) are the other teams from the region in the top 100.

World champions Germany continue to hold the top spot heading into the FIFA World Cup finals in Russia ahead of South American giants Brazil with Belgium remaining third.

European champions Portugal and Argentina round out the top 5. The rest of the top 10 includes Switzerland, France, Spain, Chile and Poland.

Senegal is the highest African team on the rankings at 28 while World Cup hosts Russia occupy the number 66 spot.

The Reggae Boyz are currently preparing for the CONCACAF Nations League where they open against Cayman Islands on September 2nd. The team, in its last outing, posted a 2-0 friendly win over Antigua and Barbuda on April 28th with Peter-Lee Vassell and Shawn Lawes both scoring.

After facing Cayman Islands, they face Bonaire in the CONCACAF Nations League on October 7th before playing Suriname on November 11th and El Salvador on March 17, 2019.

St. Catherine Blues Win Jamaica Rugby League The St. Catherine Blues captured all three junior titles as Jamaica Rugby League's Parish of Residence Series concluded at the Barbican Field in Kingston on Saturday.

It was a stunning turnaround from 2017 in the junior age groups when St. Catherine only managed one victory in the U19s. This time around, St. Catherine were boosted by a larger player pool from new schools Old Harbour High and Cedar Grove Academy allowed the Blues to dominate in week two.

In the U14s, the Blues were victorious 16-12 to win 36-28 on aggregate and in the U16s, the Blues were triumphant 12-4 to take the tie 20-8 on aggregate.

The Blues were also the better team in the U19s 24-12 to take the tie 38-14.

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