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Jamaica and T&T tensions Former PM calls for calm Jahlisa Harvey

Former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, is calling for greater dialogue in the current impasse between Jamaica and the Twin Republic, over reports of Jamaicans being denied entry into the country.

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Speaking briefly during an event in Lauderhill last Thursday, opposition leader Persad-Bissessar says maintaining CARICOM unity is critical. “We are not just Trinbagonian and Jamaican, we are CARICOM nationals,” said Persad-Bissessar. “We have a greater duty of care, on the part of each of our states and to

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Victory for the Captain It was victory for Leicester City FC Captain Wes Morgan, as the team clenched the British Premiere League Championships, following their victory against Manchester United. A defender for the Reggae Boyz, the Jamaican-British star has become the first Jamaican international player to captain a Premier League Champion Title team. Leicester FC will receive their Championship trophy this Saturday in a special presentation in front of the home crowd, at the King Power Stadium.

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Miami-Dade to launch 1000 police body cams Other local police departments remain undecided The Miami-Dade police department (MDPD) has launched their pilot body camera program for officers this week, with plans to expand to 1,000 cameras by September this year across all MDPD Districts. Officers serving the Midwest district received the first wave of equipment.

The cameras, says county Police Director Juan Perez, "will not only help us capture valuable data that was previously unavailable to our officers and detectives, but will help reduce complaints, maintain accountability and build upon our trust and legitimacy. Most importantly the camera enables law enforcement to capture evidence where prior evidence did not exist."

The local public call for police body cameras has gained momentum since the shooting of local musician Corey Jones by a

plainclothes officer in Palm Beach Gardens. In response, Palm Beach Gardens City Council approved funding for a body camera program this past January, with many city police forces following suit, including West Palm Beach and Hallandale Beach. The Broward County police department has also followed their cue, with Broward Sheriff Office starting to outfit some of their officers with the cameras this past March, with plan to expand to 1500 cameras.

Several departments, however, remain hesitant to adopt the technology. The Fort Lauderdale City Commission voted down a proposed pilot program earlier this year, while the Lauderhill Police Department has yet to make a final decision.

Police departments exploring body cameras face to major obstacles, says former continues on B4 – Body Cameras

Lauderdale Lakes rallies for BSO City supports BSO's halt on transporting prisoners City of Lauderdale Lakes leadership is declaring their support for the Broward Sheriff’s Office's (BSO) recent decision to stop using Lauderdale Lakes-assigned officers for transporting prisoners to court from the temporary holding facility in the city. This comes as the BSO received sharp criticism from Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary Julie Jones, calling the office's “inaction,” a “serious public safety issue.”

City Manager Kelvin Baker said he and the commission support County Sheriff Scott Israel's decision, saying the move was in the “best interest of public safety.”

“To transport prisoners from the holding facility in the city to courts anywhere in the county requires assigning two officers, which reduces the slim security resources of the city, placing the city's residents at risk,” said Baker. “The city supports the move by BSO to suspend this continues on B4 – Rallies for BSO

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Best of the Best Hot 97 radio personality and producer Jabba, Urban Rela ons PR rep Naisha Nicholas and reggae recording ar st Nesbeth are all smiles at the recent Best Of The Best 10th Anniversary Press Launch, held at Café Iguana in Pembroke Pines. CNW Photo – Andres Hernandez

Mistress of Ceremonies Local 10 news anchor Neki Mohan commands the audience at the Guyana Golden Jubilee of Independence Gala held in Fort Lauderdale last Saturday. CNW Photo – Andres Hernandez

Family Affair The Moffe Family came out in full force this past Saturday to support the night's MC, Miami-Dade Schools Police Department Chief of Police, Ian A. Moffe , at the Guyana Golden Jubilee of Independence Gala, hosted by the South Florida Guyanese Associa on at the Signature Grand in Fort Lauderdale. (L-R): visi ng exchange student from China, Caroline, wife of Chief Moffe , Lisa, exchange student Colin, Chief Ian Moffe , sons Christopher and Mathew Moffeet, and fiancé of Mathew, Gabriela. CNW Photo – Andres Hernandez

Medal of Honor Hai an ar st Edouard Duval-Carrié (middle) is awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Le res by the Consul General of France in Miami, Philippe Létrilliart (R), as Hai an cultural Arts Alliance chair Mireille Chancy Gonzalez looks on (L) in a recent special ceremony held at the ar st's studio. Contributed Photo

Patrons of the Arts Lauderhill commissioner Ken Thurston, local JamaicanAmerican ar st Carol-Anne McFarlane, Member of the City of Lauderhill's Art, Culture, and Tourism Board, Tom Harney and Parkway Middle Schools of the Arts Ar s c Director Michelle Terl were all smiles at the joint City of Lauderhill and Parkway Middle School of the Arts presenta on, “New Endings,” held recently. CNW Photo – Uriah Benne

Par ng Gi Caribbean Airlines Representa ve Kaye Chong gives token of apprecia on to current Opposi on Leader of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar at the recent Joy Sawh Street renaming held in Lauderhill. CNW Photo – Uriah Benne

Family Legacy The Sawh Family were all smiles at the recent street renaming of Joy Sawh Street in Lauderhill, to honor the memory of popular local businessman and philanthropist, Joy Sawh. (L-R) Joy's son Dave holding Joy's granddaughter, Vasana, wife Sheila, son Pradeep, former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago and close family friend, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Joy's daughter-in-law Shareen, and grandsons (front row) Rivan, Vishal and Savir. CNW Photo – Uriah Benne

Domino Showdown Members of the Munro-Hampton Alumni, Florida Chapter, se led in for a serious game of dominos at the chapter's recently held picnic in CB Smith Park in Pembroke Pines. CNW Photo – Andres Hernandez

A Helping Hand A University Adven ste D'Hai nursing student was all smiles during a recent tour of Miami Dade College's training facili es, hosted by the Hai an American Nurses Associa on of Florida (HANA). Contributed Photo

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LOCAL

SoFlo sees spike in citizenship apps Observers see fear of Trump driving naturalization bump Francesa Mena of the MiamiDade Cities for Citizenship campaign reports “increase demand” from immigrants to become naturalized citizens, with over 3,000 South Florida residents applying in the past two months. But what's causing the spike?

Observers believe the unusual surge in applications since February stems from the “Donald Trump Factor,” driving a community fearful of the Republican presidential front runner's caustic rhetoric against immigrants.

“I can attest that permanent residents do not like Trump's rhetoric of hate,” said Broward County Commissioner Dale Holness, who has

been spearheading a citizenship drive series in partnership with several South Florida organizations such as the New Americans, Florida Immigration Coalition, as well as the Caribbean American, Jamaican-American and Haitian-American Bar Associations. Since February, two major citizenship drives at the Lauderhill Mall collected 700 applicants, with 1500 expected to apply by the end of May. “Clearly driven by this fear and dislike, we see people eager to become citizens to partake in the electoral process this year,” said Holness.

It's this anxiety that has driven her to apply, says local resident Novleen Chisholm. Eligible since 2011, Chisholm said she procrastinated, but decided to apply this year “because if Trump becomes president, I am not sure how his presidency will deal with non-American citizens.”

Marsha Moore, a citizen drive volunteer in

Miami, also found a similar attitude among new applicants. According to the Cities for Citizenship campaign, which includes MiamiDade Mayor Carlos Gimenez and County Commission chairman Jean Monestime, of an estimated 1.17 million eligible green card holders in Florida, about 494,000 reside in Miami-Dade County.

“And a significant percentage of these people are Haitians and English-speaking Caribbean immigrants,” said Moore. “Unlike former years, when organizations involved in citizenship drives had to toil to get folks to apply for citizenship, this year the majority of these green card holders are taking the initiative to become citizens. It's no secret several applicants have expressed an urgency to vote in November, fearful of a Trump presidency which they think could introduce adverse policies against non-U.S. citizens.”

This is despite the sometimes daunting application process, said Moore. The 24 pageapplication can “intimidate some applicants, especially those who can't read well, or comprehend English. But more people are coming out to apply once they are assured of assistance.”

Further fueling the rush to become citizens is the fact that people from low-income families can qualify for waivers on the $680 application fee. The regulations allow waivers for single applicants earning under $17,650 annually, for a family of two earning $23,900, and families of three or four earning $30,135 and $36,375 annually.

“Most of the applicants are from low income families,” Holness stated. “Through the waiver process, some 70 percent of these applicants have had the application fees waived.”

Construction Woes plague Broward County Public Schools Plans to improve Broward County Public School District's (BCPS) infrastructure has come to a screeching halt, follow construction delays and rising costs.

Broward County voters approved an $800 million bond for the project in 2014, but the original repair and construction estimates were lowball due to flawed data. Reports show plans to build new classrooms in Weston and Pembroke Pines were under-estimated by as much as 57 percent. The revised budget will cost the district an additional $15.9 million dollars.

Caribbean-American construction engineer Ivanhoe Hines noted that “too much shouldn't be attached” to increased cost. “It's almost routine for estimates on construction projects to increase between the time the estimates were made and when construction begins. There are many variables including cost of labor and material, redesign, weather condition, that impact construction estimates.” But he admitted a 57 percent increase over a two-year period “was unusual.”

The estimates were done by Jacobs Engineering Group, a consulting firm contracted

by the district. Broward School Board Chairwoman Rosalind Osgood said the board has a responsibility to review some of the estimates, to ensure the problem is fixed.

Another reported problem is the district's delay in sending out repair and construction projects for bids, although some of these projects were approved as long as a year ago.

The delay has been due to a variety of reason, said one district staffer speaking on condition of anonymity because she was not authorized. The District has experienced problems in getting county permits, staff changes in purchasing

departments, “plus there have been cases where request for bids have gone out, but no response have come in from construction companies.” The official reasons for delay, however, bring little comfort for parents in the district, concern about the conditions their children learn in.

“Parents in the county just want to see the repairs get underway and be completed,” said Caribbean-American parent and Broward resident, Raye Kirkland. “Students and teachers can't function in dilapidated buildings with leaky roofs, and malfunctioning air conditioners.”

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JAMAICA

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

Jamaica signs tourism pact with Cuba

T&T Gov't to review marijuana decriminalization The Trinidad and Tobago government is examining the possibility of decriminalizing marijuana and is reviewing existing legislation as well as planning wide consultation before adopting any position.

Cuban ambassador to Jamaica, Bernardo Guanche Hernandez, and Minister of Tourism for Jamaica, Edmund Bartlett

Jamaica and Cuba will sign an agreement for multi-destination tourism between the two countries. Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett, speaking at the opening of the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) last week said he and his Cuban counterpart will sign the agreement on Friday of this week.

A similar agreement will be signed with the Dominican Republic in June, Bartlett said, noting that Jamaica will finally be in the timeshare business from Sunday, May 1.

“Timeshare registry will open from the first of May and we will then be open for business to bring new demographics and to bring in new arrivals into the destination, “ he told the audience at the Montego Bay Convention Center, which included the president of the Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association Nicola MaddenGreig, his predecessor Dr Wykeham McNiell and travel agents.

Bartlett also announced plans to aggressively target new markets, including South America and Eastern Europe and to increase market share in North America. This includes doubling the growth rate in the US market to five percent this year over 2015 and working towards achieving double digit growth in the Canadian market.

JAPEX is the largest tourism trade show in Jamaica, bringing together a range of buyers and suppliers. There are 232 suppliers and 94 buyers for JAPEX 2016. This year's show ended on Sunday.

Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi told the Trinidad Guardian newspaper that there has been “a full exercise of analyzing the types of crime in our prisons and the pre-trials detention or remand statistics for a range of offences, including possession of narcotics, and particularly possession of cannabis.

“From that perspective there's certainly a drive to gather statistical information, as the issue of decriminalizing of marijuana isn't a simple one on the public side,” said Al-Rawi. “If one were to argue for decriminalization, the limits to be applied must be considered.”

Al-Rawi said Government is “obliged to take a very holistic approach to agitating the issue. “We have to consider it as it applies across the board, be it in the criminal justice system, in the social factors associated with people detained for narcotic use of a small quantity and the societal message you send to your young, aged or your disadvantaged.”

“So that kind of exercise is what we're engaged in and we'll certainly not shy away from issues but embrace them in a comprehensive, responsible fashion. After full consultation, a policy decision will be

taken and the requisite instruction to attenuate—reduce the force of—the laws or draft new laws, will then be taken.”

Al Rawi says the government has started the groundwork to decriminalize marijuana. “Definitely the statistical approach being taken in the consultation on the prison analysis is one of those springboards into that venture, CARICOM leaders have established the CARICOM Cannabis Commission to look into the matter of decriminalizing marijuana for medicinal purposes.”

CARICOM Secretary General Irwin La Rocque has said the objective “is to conduct an inquiry into the social, economic, health and legal issues surrounding marijuana use in the Caribbean.” Jamaica has already decriminalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana.

THE BAHAMAS

“No Negative Feelings” about Bahamas's inancial sector Phillip Hammond

Fred Mitchell, Foreign Minister of The Bahamas and Phillip Hammond, Foreign Secretary of the UK both expressed satisfaction from their “frank and cordial” talks held in The Bahamas, where the country's financial regulations were at the top of the agenda.

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UK Foreign Secretary Hammond said he recognized the legitimacy of the financial services offered in the offshore financial sector. However he said there were people who abused the services offered for illegitimate purposes and added that it was important to ensure that these centers could not be accused of aiding and abetting such actions.

Mitchell said after the discussions on the issue, there was a more complete understanding of the financial services sector in the region and everyone was clear there were no ”negative moral implications” about the sector.

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Talk UP What did Prince mean to you?

Lori – Miami Gardens, FL. Prince was a musical legend. I love all of his music.

Purple is my favorite color and “Purple Rain” is my favorite movie. I had a chance to see him once in concert at the BB&T center. It was worth every dime. I was a teenager when I first heard his music.

“Raspberry Beret” is my favorite song of his. I was really sad when he passed away. At first I didn't believe it. We've lost Michael, Luther, Whitney – all of the real musicians are passing away. It's very sad and heartbreaking. He will be missed.

Jackie – Opa Locka, FL. Prince was one of the greatest. “Purple Rain” is my favorite song of his. I grew up listening to his music.

I am still in shock about his death. I can't believe it.

His legacy is that you can do whatever you set out to do. You can't let anyone block your dreams and tell you what you can't do. The dream lives on.

Everyone should live their life to the fullest and best of their ability.

Eugene – Miami Gardens, FL I loved Prince. I am a photographer. I had the opportunity to take some really great pictures of him live in concert. His passing really bothered me, it hurt me. My favorite song was “Darling Nikki.”

We take people for granted and we don't realize how valuable they really are until they're gone. I felt the same way when James Brown passed away. I really enjoyed what these great musicians brought to us. Prince's legacy is style, finesse, great music and I can't wait to hear the unpublished music that he left in his vault.

China - Carol City, FL. Prince meant everything to me. He and Michael Jackson go back to the days when I was partying and coming up. He brought a different style of his own to music and whatever he did. There was no style like his. He and Michael were the kings and they brought beautiful music in a clean and respectable way. He will be truly missed.

Mike – Miami, FL. He was a great artist for his time. His passing was very sudden like Michael's. My favorite songs were “Purple Rain” and the one with “When Doves Cry.” I never got a chance to see him live in concert, although I would have loved to. Prince's legacy was his music, his contribution to society and what he meant to the younger generation.

Nike & King – Miami Gardens, FL. Nike: I'm kinda young, so I really don't know much about Prince. I know a few of his songs. I know that he meant a whole lot to many people. My mom was very sad when he passed away and I was sad for her. My favorite song was “I will Die for You!” King: He didn't really mean anything to me, but I know though that he meant a lot to the music industry. They should give his money to his family.

Everybody knew “Purple Rain.” That was a major favorite. He'll be remembered for his style and for his music. Artists will be influenced by Prince's music for many years to come. He was a foundation builder.

Lavail – Miramar, FL. Besides my kids, Prince meant everything to me. I loved him and adored him. He was a phenomenal writer, singer, and producer. He is one of the icons who will never ever be forgotten. The first time I heard Prince's music I was 8 years old. It was “Little Red Corvette.” My favorite song is “Musicology.” I actually had a chance to see Prince live in concert. I even got a chance to get on stage with him. It was amazing.

Zeus – Miami Gardens, FL. This generation probably doesn't know a lot about Prince, but I'm 30 and Prince meant a lot to me. My parents listened to him, so I grew up listening to him. He was a very intelligent guy who stood for a lot. He is one of few artists who tried to buy the rights to his music, which music executives didn't like. “Purple Rain” is one of my favorite songs.

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Hail to single mothers As the community commemorates another Mother's Day, we should also especially celebrate the women who have raised their children on their own.

The single mother household is still common within our community. From back in 1957, Jamaican anthropologist Edith Clarke examined the trend in his book, “My Mother Who Fathered Me” which reflected on the breakdown of the traditional two-parent family, the high incidences of paternal absence, and the rise of maternal families. Since then the situation has not improved. One UNICEF report revealed over 45 percent of Jamaican homes was headed by mothers. But, this is far from just a Caribbean issue, but is a characteristic of several communities here in the U.S. Though it is common knowledge the impact that an absent father can have on boys growing up, sociologists also suggest a similar impact on girls.

Studies have determined that some young women who grow up without fathers usually seek a male figure to bond with early in life, often resulting in unexpected and unplanned pregnancies.

This is not for one minute meant to disparage single mothers or blame non-residential fathers for this state of affairs. Absolutely not! Several single mothers and fathers through severe adverse circumstances have toiled, scraped and persevered to be both mother and father to their children. The absence of one parent could be the result of neglect, but families do often become single-parent households due to the immigrant experience, as one parent must leave the family to go abroad, hoping to seek a better future for their children.

One UNICEF report revealed over 45 percent of Jamaican homes was headed by mothers.

In the Caribbean, and several other communities, there have been outstanding single mothers also fathering their children to be successful citizens.

Right here in South Florida there are great examples of single mothers raising children on their own, children who have excelled in their education and in their service to the community.

But, even with these successes, it shouldn't be lost in the social conversation that it isn't the

role of mothers to father their children. Several studies suggest that the role of the single mother, however dedicated, gets harder the older her child or children become, particularly in their teen years. It's not unusual for the absentee father to reappear, to “guide” his son or daughter through adolescence.

While in some cases children, particularly sons, may react positively to the father's late entrance in their lives, for others it's too late to bond. As a result, the responsibility of parenting still remains with the mother.

This is where the role of mentors can be of a great value to single mothers. The gap in a child's life created by the absence of a father and the excessive burden on a mother can be bridged by mentors, both male and female. Recently, there's evidence of more local organizations coordinating and implementing mentorship programs. Hopefully, this trend will continue.

In the meantime, there's no role as important and as meaningful as that of a woman who relentlessly supports and loves her children. While this Mother's Day brings special blessings to all mothers, special kudos must go to single mothers who have prevailed against great odds.

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LA SECCION HAITIENNE

“Sweet Micky” heads to South Florida and local spinners DJ Paz and DJ AJ305.

The intimate South Florida concert will mark the official re-launch of his musical career since leaving office. A promotional video for the show says “The president is back…rebuilt from the core.”After the performance at the Café Iguana, Sweet Mickey is scheduled to perform at the week-long 4th annual Konpa in Vegas concert in June, and may reportedly appear at the 18th annual Haitian Compas Festival on May 21 at Bayfront Park in Miami, though he is not scheduled on the advertised line-up.

The former president has not released any new music since his term ended, and will be likely performing his biggest hits, including “Pa Manyen” ("Don't Touch") and “Prezidan.”

The former prime minister left office on February 7, after his constitutionally set term expired, without an elected successor.

As the status of the presidential elections remain uncertain in Haiti, former president Michel Martelly is moving away from the political limelight and back to the Kompas stage, with an inaugural performance scheduled for Thursday, May 19, at Café Iguana in Pembroke Pines.

The event is pegged as “the official welcome back party of Sweet Micky,” the self-dubbed “President of Kompa.”

The performance will be hosted by Frankie Mixx-A lot, and feature music from DJ Stakz of New York, DJ K9 of Haiti,

Michel “Sweet Micky” Martelly

Zakafest kicks off Haitian Investigations into elections begin Heritage Month

The National Office of Electoral Disputes (BCEN) in Haiti says it will begin hearings on appeals made by candidates in the municipal elections on October 25 last year. BCEN vice president, Carlos Hercules, said the three sections of the body will be formed this week and will begin its twoweek review of appeals made by candidates in the municipal elections in order to complete their report.

Opposition politicians have claimed that the October 25 polls were rigged and have been calling for fresh elections. They have also filed several appeals rejecting the results in some areas. Meanwhile, Canada has become the latest country to deplore the cancellation of the April 24 second round of presidential elections to choose a successor.

“Canada deplores the fact that the elections, scheduled to take place on April 24, have been cancelled for the third time, as well as indications that they may not take place until October,” said Foreign Minister Stéphane Dion and Minister of International Development and Francophony, MarieClaude Bibeau, in a joint statement.

“Canada will continue its dialogue with Haitian leaders in support of Haitians' democratic aspirations. In accordance with Canada and Haiti's joint commitments in the International Organisation of La Francophonie, Haiti, more than ever, needs to strengthen its democratic institutions, as an essential step to ensure inclusive governance, peaceful pluralism and inclusive economic growth,” she said.

Miami non-profit Fondasyon Zaka kicks off May as Haitian Heritage month with the annual Zakafest Art Festival, set for May 7, starting 1 pm at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex.

Named after the patron spirit of farmers, Zakafest is an amalgamation of all forms of Haitian folk culture, filled with music and dance performances, and a spread of traditional cuisine and handmade arts and crafts.

Gracing this year's stage are celebrated artists from across the U.S., such as famed Creole Jazz guitarist Jean Chardavoine, Haitian-born R&B crooner J Creole and hiphop star KG Jay. This year's concert also shines the spotlight on several local talents among the Haitian and wider Caribbean Diaspora, such as the reggae showstoppers Skotch Bonnett, singer-songwriter Empress Addi, spoken-word, R&B, and Kompas fusion Ayiti Bluez, the folk-infused Inez Barlatier and the Kazoots, and performance artist Vanya Allen. And no Zakafest could be complete without a traditional processional band, this year led by the legendary DJA Rara.

The event is part of the Fondasyon Zaka's mission to promote Haitian culture to Haitians and non-Haitians in South Florida, by providing interactive educational activities and cultural platforms. Their vision is “to become an organization in the South Florida community that educates the public about Haitian Folk culture, providing them with exposure to Haitian educational activities, positive role models and a productive environment.”

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A Mother'sDay TREAT MOTHER’S DAY

Gift ideas to celebrate your mom this weekend Jahlisa Harvey

Mother's day is this weekend and many of us still have no idea what to get the special lady in our lives. This can be a hard thing to do when you want to get something other than the cliché flowers and card or breakfast in bed. So for those of us with a different kind of mother, the kind that doesn't care for the fluff, what do we get her?

The best gift some moms can get on Mother's Day is a good cry. Turn your childhood refrigerator art into a photograph or create a personalized card. A piece of jewelry with a meaningful quote on it would also be great. For a more time sensitive project, a scrapbook of a favorite family trip is simple and quick to do.

For the culinary mom: Cooking classes at a local restaurant

For the home-body mom: Netix and chillax

The first thing to think about when trying to decide is: What does she like to do? Here are a few other ideas on how to show up this Sunday.

Should you have a mother that prefers to stay in, a subscription to Netflix or a VISA gift card for Red Box is ideal. For a homemade touch, you can create a movie night box filled with candy, popcorn, and a few movies from her favorite genre.

For the creative mom: Paint and Sip

For the realistic mom: Replace something lost or x something broken

Wine and Paint nights are a fun new trend.

Treat her to a night of drinking while a local artist will instruct while you recreate the featured artwork step-by-step. There is no painting experience required. Simply relax, sip and paint along.

from all over the world, or a new pot set works for those whose mothers love to cook – or an auto detailing gift card to clear the junk from trunk, which is perfect for those moms who live in their car.

For the reminiscent mom: Memory turned art

These moms are definitely not the type of mom to expect gifts, nor do they want a brunch on the beach with a hundred other moms doing the same thing. They would rather you bought them something that will last longer than the day. So why not take some time in the next few

days and repair the broken armrest, or refurbish the dinged dresser she's been talking about for years, installing the shoe rack cooped up in the corner of her room would be an amazing gift all in itself.

If your favorite mom likes to cook, get her something fancy that she'll enjoy experimenting with, such as culinary classes.

Check out your favorite restaurant from the other side. Take a night to cook along with other foodies and master chefs and try your hand together at a favorite dish or new recipe.

Still not sure what to get mom? As long as it's from you, a gift card to the movies, one to her favorite bar or restaurant, or even to a sporting event will work great. However, while Mother’s Day is now mostly about what to give and where to take her, let's not forget that the day is really supposed to be spent showing mom that you care. While we may take her for granted most of the year, because “we're her baby” no matter how old we are, she also needs to be shown how special she really is.

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Best of the Best gears up for 2016 Tarrus Riley

Best of the Best Music Fest 2016 gears up again for another round, celebrating their 10th anniversary with some of the biggest names in Caribbean music on Memorial Weekend Sunday, May 29th at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami.

Best of the Best Music Fest 2016 will feature Caribbean superstars Beres Hammond, Cocoa Tea, Tarrus Riley, Half Pint, Cham, Mr. Vegas, Denise Belfon, Nesbeth, Lady G, Chris Martin, Destra, Little John, Patrice Roberts, Vershon, Kranium, reigning Jamaican king of comedy, Majah Hype, and just added, Elephant Man. The official Best of The Best 10th Anniversary Press Launch was held recently at Cafe Iguana Pines. Media and tastemakers were invited to meet and greet with BOTB 2016 performer, Nesbeth, who said “When people come out and support our lifestyle, our culture, then we owe them nothing but the best of the best.” He also mentioned being excited to perform in the music fest, coming up in 29 days.

Joseph Louis, CEO, Best Of The Best & Rockers Island Entertainment stated, “Best of the Best welcomes thousands of visitors from the US Eastern seaboard and from across the Caribbean region for Memorial Weekend in Miami. We are proud to be a signature event in our vibrant multicultural tourism destination and are truly grateful for the support of the GMCVB,” Best of The Best 10th Anniversary Weekend takeover activities will kick off with a grown and sexy Welcome To Miami Party on Friday, May 27th at Cafe Iguana Pines in Pembroke Pines.

After the big show on Sunday, May 29th, it is back at Cafe Iguana Pines for the Official Best Of The Best After Party. 10th Anniversary Weekend events conclude Memorial Monday, May 30th, with the Beres All White & Shades Boat Ride aboard Boyz II Men Hammond the luxurious S.S. Musset.

Bellyful of laughs!

Jamaican comedians head to South Florida Megan Small Comedy fans can gear up for a night of fun and laughter on May 15th, as Jamaican comedians get set to strut their stuff on the South Florida stage at this year's Comedy Fest 2016.

This year's headliners are the ever popular Ity & Fancy Cat – the hilarious duo from Jamaica's variety comedy, the “Ity and Fancy Cat” show, which has been entertaining fans for eight seasons. The line up also features Christopher “Johnny” Daley – a well rounded entertainer celebrated for his roles in film, radio, television, and theater, particularly as the iconic Johnny on Jamaica sitcom, Lime Tree Lane. Owen “Blakka” Ellis, will be hitting the stage as well, most lauded as a seasoned entertainer from the hilarious duo Blakka & Bello, which started over 30 years ago.

The list of comedians continues with Lemon, who has captured the love of audiences with his wit and theatrical performances through his tours in the Caribbean, U.S.A,

Canada and the U.K. And Rohan Gunter will be showing all that South Florida has to offer, as the finalist from last year's Lauderhill's Got Talent competition. The only woman of the group, comedian and actress Audrey 'Dancehall Queen' Reid, (famed for her star turn in 1997 cult classic, “Dancehall Queen”) will also be entertaining fans with her famous impressions and insights.

This year's event will prove to be twice as nice, with two showings 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm, held at Coral Spring High School. For more information about this event, call 954-8173810.

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Rihanna debuts new single Bajan pop star Rihanna sets her eyes on the top of the charts, dropping a new single with renowned DJ, Calvin Harris, "This Is What You Came For." “This Is What You Came For" marks their first collaboration in five years, since their 10 million-selling song "We Found Love" which also reached No. 1 on the Billboard in 2011. Written and produced by Harris, "We Found Love" had been the longestrunning single (10 weeks) that year and considered Rihanna's most successful single. The song won a Grammy for Best Short Form Music Video in 2013.

Their latest collaboration follows a similar flavor, driven by midtempo EDM rhythms, but this time the Bajan crooner abandons the torch song for lovelorn couples of “We found Love” in favor of a classic dance floor seduction.

The Barbadian singer continues to build a name for herself with No. 1 singles topping the charts. Her heavily flavored dancehall track “Work” with Canadian rapper Drake sat at the top of the Billboard 100 chart for nine weeks. The hit single scored Rihanna a record for the second most weeks at number one for a solo act, trailing just behind Mariah Carey "Work"'s spot at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 was finally dethroned this week by Desiigner's "Panda."

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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA NOTICE OF COVERING THE OPENING BIDS FOR NEW DORAL K-8 CENTER The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida (Board), intends to select one Construction firm for the following General Obligation Bond (GOB) projects:

PROJECT NO. 01439300 NEW DORAL K-8 SCHOOL NW 90 ST AND 114 AVE Doral, Florida 33178 BIDS DUE: Sealed bids will be received by The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the project listed herein, until 2:00 P.M. local time. Tuesday, the 31 day of May 2016, at 1 450 N.E. Second Ave. Room 650. Miami. Florida, following which time and place, or as soon thereafter as the Board can attend to the same, the said bids will be publicly opened, read and tabulated in the Board Auditorium, Miami-Dade County School Board Administration Building, by an authorized representative of the Board. Award of the contract will be made to the lowest, pre-qualified responsible and responsive bidder for the actual amount bid considering base bid and accepted alternates (if any) as listed in the bidding documents. The Board will award the contract based upon the results of the tabulations as covered by applicable laws and regulations.

Bidders desiring to participate in this solicitation must be pre-qualified by the Board prior to submitting their bid in response to this solicitation. Contact the Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) Office of Economic Opportunity for Pre-qualification information at (305) 995-1307 for information regarding Contractors' Pre-qualification procedures.

QUESTIONS: Written questions regarding these projects will be accepted. All written communications must be sent to the Project Architect/Engineer, Rudy Hernandez (rudy@zyscovich.com) Zyscovich Architects, 100 N. Biscayne Blvd., 27th Floor, Miami, Florida 33132.

MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE (New Doral K-8 SCHOOL): Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. local time, at the Credit Union 1498 NE 2 ave Second Floor Conference Room. There will be a sign-in period from 10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Potential bidders arriving after the fifteen (15) minute sign-in period will not be allowed to participate in this solicitation. Proposals submitted by firms not represented at the Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will not be considered.

BOARD POLICIES: Cone of Silence A Cone of Silence, pursuant to Board Policy 6325, shall commence with the issuance of this Legal Advertisement and shall terminate at the time the item is presented by the Superintendent to the appropriate Board committee immediately prior to the Board meeting at which the Board will award or approve a contract, reject all bids or responses, or take any other action that ends the solicitation and review process. Any violation of this rule shall be investigated by the Board's Inspector General and shall result in the disqualification of the potential applicant from the competitive solicitation process, rejection of any recommendation for award, or the revocation of an award to the vendor as being void, rendering void any previous or prior awards. The potential vendor or vendor's representative determined to have violated this rule, shall be subject to debarment.

General questions regarding the legal advertisement will be sent to Contract Management, talfau@dadeschools.net and a copy filed with the Clerk of the School Board at Martinez@dadeschools.net (or at 1450 NE 2nd Avenue, Room 311, Miami, Florida 33132), who shall make copies available to the public upon request.

Lobbyist Lobbyist requirements, pursuant to Board Policy 8150, shall be applicable to this solicitation and all proposers and lobbyists shall strictly conform to, and be governed by, the requirements set forth therein.

Local-Vendor Preference Local-Vendor Preference, pursuant to Board Policy 6320.05, shall apply to this solicitation. Based on Board policy, “Local business means the vendor has a valid business license, issued in Miami-Dade County, with its headquarters, manufacturing facility, or locally-owned franchise located within the legal boundaries of Miami-Dade County for at least 12 months (or having a street address for at least 24 months), prior to the bid or proposal opening date...” Proposers claiming local-vendor preference for this RFQ must submit a LocalVendor Affidavit of Eligibility with their RFQ proposal. Proposers who fail to submit the required documents will not be considered for Local-Vendor Preference. Ÿ

Jessica Lunsford Act The successful proposer(s) shall fully comply with the State of Florida's House Bill 1877 “Jessica Lunsford Act” (JLA); FS 1012.465, 1012.32, 1012.467 & 1012.468 and Board Policy 4121.01, Employment Standards and Fingerprinting of all Employees (also refer to Board Policy 8475).

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Ethics, Conflict of Interest and Anti-Fraud Proposers responding to this solicitation shall comply with the following ethics, conflict of interest and anti-fraud policies: - Board Policy 6460, Business Code of Ethics; - Board Policy 6460, Disclosure of Employment of Former School Board Employees; - Board Policy 8700, Anti-Fraud; and all related Board policies and procedures, as applicable Ÿ

Contractor Discipline Procedures Pursuant to Board Policy 6320.04, Contractor Discipline Procedures, debarred contractors are excluded from conducting business with the Board as agents, representatives, partners, and associates of other contractors, subcontractors or individual sureties.

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Commercial Anti-discrimination, Diversity, and Inclusion Proposers responding to this solicitation shall comply with the following anti-discrimination policies: - Board Policy 6465, Commercial Anti-discrimination, Diversity, and Inclusion (proposers shall be required to certify compliance with Board Policy 6465); - Board Policy 1362.02, 3362.02 and 4362.02, Anti-discrimination/Harassment Complaint Procedure; and - all related Board policies and procedures, as applicable Ÿ

SMBE & M/WBE Programs SMBE & M/WBE Programs, in accordance with Board Policy 6320.02 and the “Small/Micro Business Enterprise Program Administrative Procedures Manual” Board-approved May 8, 2014, shall be applicable to this solicitation. Contact the Office of Economic Opportunity at 305-995-1307 or OEO@dadeschools.net for list of certified firms.

Protest Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed and in the manner specified in Board Policy 6320 (Purchase Approval and Competitive Bidding Process Requirements) or in accordance with FS Section 120.57(3) shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under FS Chapter 120. Ÿ

Board policies, as amended from time to time, can be accessed and downloaded at: http://www.neola.com/miamidade-fl/.

The successful proposer(s) shall fully comply with the State of Florida's House Bill 1877 “Jessica Lunsford Act” (JLA); FS 1012.465, 1012.32, 1012.467 & 1012.468 and Board Policy 4121.01, Employment Standards and Fingerprinting of all. Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed and in the manner specified in Board Policy 6320 or in accordance with §120.57(3). Fla. Stat. (2014) shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.

Pre-qualified bidders may obtain a CD of the documents for construction at no cost or a full set of printed documents for construction at the bidder's expense from the office of Go Green Document Solutions, Inc. 3715 Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove, Florida 33133, on and after May 2, 2016.

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY Assistance levels have been established at: New Doral K-8 Center: MBE/SBE 25% Construction / 20% Work Force / County Wide The Board reserves the right to waive informalities and to reject any and all bids.

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Alberto M. Carvalho Superintendent of Schools

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Fresh Fish Fast Summer Glow Oven roasted sardines make healthy Sunday dinner delight

Get your best skin this summer with these tips While magazines make summer beauty look simple, in reality it's anything but. From ingrown hairs to breakouts, summer is wrought with skin beauty challenges. To get you ready for the vacation season, the experts at the Mayo Clinic offer 5 tips on the most common skin beauty and health concerns of summer.

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Looking for that light and healthy family meal? Ditch the heavy Sunday hams and roast for refreshing oven roasted sardines – rich in cholesterol fighting omega-3 fatty acids, as well as calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin B-12. The American Heart Association suggests adding such omega rich fatty fish to your diet at least twice a week for better heart health. Sardines are also low on the oceanic food chain, and therefore contain low amounts of mercury, PCBs and the other toxins.

This quick recipe, rich in refreshing Caribbean flavors, from popular food blogger Chris De la Rosa of CaribbeanPot.com will have your family crying out for more.

Cracked nails Pool chemicals, hot sun, gardening and building sand castles can all cause cracked nails. To protect nails, keep fingernails dry, clean and rub moisturizer into the nail beds and cuticles. Consider applying a nail hardener to add a protective layer against summer elements. If brittle nails persist, ask your doctor about biotin, a nutritional supplement that may help strengthen weak fingernails.

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Ingredients: 2 tablespoon chopped parsley 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 scallion 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)

Swimsuit season often means shaving more frequently, which can result in painful and unsightly ingrown hairs. These hairs grow out of the skin slightly and then curl back underneath the skin. To avoid ingrown hair, use a lubricating shave gel followed by a sharp, single-blade razor. Shave in the direction of hair growth and avoid pulling the skin taut.

1 lb sardines 2 cloves garlic 1 lemon 3-5 birds eye pepper

Instructions: Finely chop the scallions, garlic and parsley. Clean sardines, rinse with lemon juice and cool water and drain dry. Cut two shallow slits at the thickest parts of the belly (both sides). Drizzle olive oil in the roasting pan, then place in sardines and other ingredients. Top with the lemon juice and the rest of the olive oil. Place a few slices of lemon between the fish. Allow to marinate for about 15 minutes. Preheat your oven to 375 and then place the baking pan on the middle rack. Roast for 10 minutes. To really intensify the flavors, boil fish at about 500 F and give it another 4-5 minutes. (CaribbeanPot.com)

Staying hydrated is a summer must, but skin hydration isn't as simple as drinking water.

Dehydrated skin feels rough and loses elasticity. To

maintain proper hydration, avoid prolonged exposure to dry air or chlorinated water. When bathing, use a gentle cleanser instead of soap, and avoid using skin care products that contain alcohol.

Moisturize immediately after cleansing. Also try incorporating antioxidant-rich foods into your diet such as spinach, blueberries or salmon.

Acne Sunshine and heat can cause the body to sweat. This combo clogs pores and can lead to acne. Some chemical treatments can leave the skin more sunsensitive, so natural treatments such as tea tree oil, azelaic acid and even green tea extract are a smart choice in reducing inflammation. Another potential cause for acne can be outdated cosmetics. Make sure the products you use are kept clean to avoid bacterial buildup and avoid using them past their expiration date – six months is a good rule of thumb.

Beautiful legs From swimsuits to shorts, summer is the time most people show off their legs. This can be uncomfortable for some when faced with common leg woes such as spider veins and varicose veins. Several options are available to combat these issues which range from sclerotherapy and laser surgery, to more advanced techniques such as vein-stripping.

3 facts you don’t know about Fruit Juice Feeding your family nutritious food and drinks can be tricky, especially when there are so many mixed messages about food out there. Diane Welland, nutritionist and registered dietitian, shares three reasons why 100 percent juice is a great way to help your family get those important fruits and vegetables into their diet.

1. Eighty percent of Americans are not getting the recommended servings of fruit in their diet.

Like the whole fruit it comes from, fruit juice is filled with nutritious vitamins and minerals bodies need. Drinking a glass of juice is an easy way to help get those important nutrients your body is craving.

2. You can enjoy fruit and juice in a healthy diet.

Fruit juice and whole fruit are often pitted against one another, but there’s no need to pick one or the other. Recent research confirms most Americans eat a combination of fruit and fruit juice.

3. Drinking juice has a protective effect on your teeth.

That’s right – juice is not the culprit behind cavities in young children, and the thought that drinking juice may cause cavities is wrong. Scientific studies have not only found no association between 100 percent juice intake and dental cavities, one study even found fewer cavities when children drank 100 percent juice more than twice a day.

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service, as it will enhance police visibility and presence in the city.”

As one of South Florida's smallest cities, with a population of under 33,000 residents, Lauderdale Lakes, doesn't operate its own police department. Instead, the city is dependent on BSO assigned officers from the county. According to City Manager Kelvin Baker, there are usually 10 sheriffs who serve the city 24 hours per day working two daily shifts with five officers per shift.

Baker emphasized the seriousness of the city's limited police service, responsible for not only patrolling streets, but visiting crime scenes. “If two cops are at a crime scene, and two are taken to transport prisoners for the DOC, that leaves only one officer on a shift to respond to other security issues,” said Baker. “That can't be good.”

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“The city only has five officers on duty at a time to cover some 33,000 residents,” said Williams. “For years we have been appealing for this to stop, and DOC provide their own transport or make alternative arrangements. Nothing happened. Now that BSO has acted, we support their action.

Lauderdale Lakes need maximum police service at all times.”

Whether Lauderdale Lakes plans to increase its own police presence, both Commissioner Williams and Baker both said the city still faces limited funding. “Much as we would like to have more officers per shift, we are constrained by funding realities, and we just can't go about increasing taxes on residents.” said Commissioner Williams.

Baker said he's fully aware and sensitive to the need of residents for more officers. He said the city's staff is currently involved in the process of preparing the city budget, which should be finalized by the end of September. “We are conducting a careful analysis, from all angles, of the city's police needs to determine if it will be possible to address these needs in the city's 2016/17 budget,” said Baker.

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Lauderhill police chief Andrew Smalling, currently an adjunct criminal justice professor at Broward College. “The main factor is funding,” says Smalling. “The cameras are expensive. But, together with the cost of the cameras the storage for the videos obtained is also costly. State law demands video footage be stored for a minimum of 90 days, and there is a significant cost associated with its storage.”

The other factor, noted Smalling, is the need for training. He said effective training has to be planned and implemented to ensure every officer knows how to use the cameras effectively, retain the relevant evidence while not compromising the privacy of the public when the camera is in use, as “several departments are concerned about privacy rights,” Smalling said.

Earlier this year, the Florida Legislature, sparked by the protests over Corey Jones' death, approved legislation which while not enforcing state police departments to use cameras, outline procedures overseeing the camera's use. The law exempts the recordings from public records requests if they took place in a private home, or otherwise compromise someone's right of privacy.

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In Memory of Joy Lauderhill Street renamed for Joy Sawh of Joy's Roti In a special ceremony Thursday, April 28th, the Lauderhill City Commission officially renamed NW 41st Terrace as Joy Sawh Street, in honor of the Trinidadian-born businessman Joy Sawh of Joy's Roti Delight.

Friends, family, as well as local and international dignitaries gathered to remember the community leader. Official representatives from Trinidad and Tobago included former Prime Minister and close family friend, the Honorable Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Executive Officer of the United National Congress, Ravi Ratiram, as well as Mayor Gopaul Boodhan of the Borough of Chaguanas – Lauderhill's Sister City in Trinidad and Tobago. Mayor Richard J. Kaplan, Vice Mayor M. Margaret Bates, Lauderhill City commissioner Howard Berger and Commissioner Ken Thurston were also in attendance for the historic occasion.

“Joy's Roti Shop is such an important piece of the city of Lauderhill,” says Lauderhill

The Sawh family by the Joy Sawh street sign

Operations Manager Leslie, Johnson, regarding the city's decision to rename the street after Sawh. “So much of what goes around in the Caribbean community, especially for the Trinidadian Diaspora, centers around Joy's Roti Shop. From soca legends to prime ministers, everybody comes here to Joy's Roti.

So when residents said the wanted to rename a street after one of their most beloved business owners, the commission heard that loud and clear. They themselves loved and adored Joy.” “Joy has been a great inspiration and motivation for Trinidad and Tobago, but also I think for the Diaspora,” said Persad-Bissassar of her childhood friend. “What was most wonderful about Joy was that not only did he help himself and his family, he helped others.

And even back home he would make remittances to causes in Trinidad, to schools and temples. So I felt it to be an honor to have been invited to attend such an auspicious occasion where a son of our soil is being honored in this manner. I cannot think of anyone more deserving that Joy.” The event also included entertainment from local artists who often performed at community showcases held on the restaurant's

grounds. The ceremony began with a parade led by the Junkanoo Band, and continued with performances from local Tassa drum groups.

The event, however, also served as an intimate reunion of the Sawh family in remembrance of Joy, with family and friends traveling from Trinidad to attend the event.

“It was such a great honor for my children, my grand-children,” said widow of Joy Sawh, Sheila. “Today I wish he was here. But I know he is here. If I was God, today I'll give everyone a husband like mine.”

Vishwanath “Joy” Ramsaroop Sawh was born October 1, 1952 in Trinidad. Joy and Sheila, with sons Pradeep and Dave, moved to Fort Lauderdale in 1988, and on Valentine's Day, 1992, officially opened to doors to Joy's Roti Delight. Joy's Roti became a pioneering restaurant for other Caribbean proprietors in the city. Sawh worked with several charity and cultural organizations, contributing every year to schools, temples, orphanages and other missions in South Florida, Trinidad, Guyana and Jamaica. Sawh passed away on Sunday March 16, 2014, leaving behind his wife, two sons, daughter-in-law Shareen, as well as grandchildren Vishal, Savir, Rivan, and Vasana.

Guyana’s Gold Jubilee: Diaspora honors 50 years of Independence It was a golden celebration this past Saturday, as the local community gathered to celebrate Guyana's 50 years of independence at the South Florida Guyanese Association's Gala, held at Signature Grand in Fort Lauderdale. The event sought to recognize the many accomplishments of Guyana and its people around the world.

Keynote speaker, Guyana's Minister of State Joseph Harmon, praised Guyana and its Diaspora for the great progress made since independence. Minister Harmon noted that although the nation has gone through some

setbacks, the future of Guyana remains bright thanks to its people. He encouraged the Diaspora abroad to also return to Guyana to contribute to the nation's development, as well as participate in this May's independence celebrations.

In addition, twelve Guyanese-Americans, including several based in South Florida, were honored for their accomplishments and contributions to the community. Several awardees were lauded for their public service to Guyana, including former UN and OAS diplomat Wesley Kirton, former Chief Pilot of

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the Guyanese Army Air Corps, Captain Gerry Gouveia, former Head of the Guyana Defense Force, Lieutenant Colonel Larry London, and Guyana's current Honorary Consul in Miami, Ramzan Roshanali.

Professionals highlighted included certified financial planner and legislative advocate, Frank Cummings, Professor of Law at St. Thomas University, Stephan Plass, and retired internist and health advocate, Dr. Arentha NelsonCasimir. Artist Florence Kersting and fashion designer Sonia Noel was recognized for their creative accomplishments. Architects of the

Guyanese Diaspora in the USA were also lauded for uniting the community, including founder of Guykids Charity, Pansy Browne, Treasurer of the South Florida Guyanese Association, Anthony Giles, and co-founder of the South Florida Guyanese Association, Cyril Noville.

Additional special guests included Guyana's Minister within the Ministry of Social Protection, Simona Broomes, City of Miramar Mayor, Wayne Messam, as well as MCs for the night Local 10 Anchor Neki Mohan, and Guyaneseborn Police Chief of the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department, Chief Ian A. Moffett.

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ensure that we give that CARICOM status. We are like family.”

Persad-Bissessar, however, defended Trinidad's fight to enforce its own regulations within CARICOM laws. “This conversation should be one of dialogue and negotiations.” said former Prime Minister Kamla Bissessar. “It is a two way street, and every country has its sovereign boarders and its sovereignty, therefore from those who are entering our country, as they enter any other country, there must be an understanding that there is certain conditions that need to be met.”

This follows recent news reports of Jamaican citizens being denied entry into Trinidad and Tobago. Denial of entry would technically defy the traveling rights specified under the CARICOM Single Market (CSME), which guaranteed that all qualified CARICOM national can live and work in any CARICOM state that participates in the Free Movement regime without the need for a work permit.

However, the Trinidadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the Jamaicans were denied entry based on Section 8 (1) (h) of the Immigration Act, which allows the country to deny entry to any persons deemed likely to become charges

on public funds.

In response, President of the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ) William Mahfood, called for a boycott on Trinidadian goods until Trinidad honors its obligations under the CARICOM Single Market and Economy, while some opposition legislators are calling for the situation to be brought before the Caribbean Court of Justice.

Meanwhile, Trinidad and Tobago Trade and Industry Minister Paula Gopee Scoon has confirmed that at least one major exporter of food and beverage had its goods taken off the shelves in Kingston and others had been told

“we are not buying from you at this time.”

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Leicester triumphs over 5000-1 odds Under the guidance of manager Claudio Ranieri, Captain Wes Morgan and his teammates of Leicester City FC have transformed from relegation candidates to a squad of champions – a feat confirmed on Monday night after Tottenham Hotspur dropped points at Chelsea.

With that, Leicester City's status as Premier League champions was confirmed, leaving Morgan to look forward to lifting the famous trophy in front of the home crowd at King Power Stadium this coming Saturday.

Such an achievement was thought unlikely for the team, who at the start of the season had the odds stacked against them at 5000 to 1. But the Foxes, picked unfavorably at the beginning of the season, took the first league title in their history. Even with such a shadow cast above them, Morgan and his teammates now stand shoulder to shoulder as champions of England against the longest odds ever to come in on a sporting event.

“It's the best feeling of my career and I couldn't be prouder that it's as part of this team,” said Morgan, a Jamaican-British player who has represented the Reggae Boyz last year at the 2015 Copa Americas and the CONCACAF Gold cup. “Everyone's worked so hard for this, nobody believed we could do it, but here we are, Premier League champions and deservedly so. I've never

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Many people believed that the team would never come this close to take home the title, but just as in any “Cinderella story,” the impossible has happened.

“Saturday can't come quickly enough,” joked Morgan. “I can't wait to get my hands on the trophy.”

Meanwhile fans in the Caribbean can celebrate Morgan's victory with a limited edition of Captain Morgan's Spiced Gold rum, featuring Morgan as the iconic pirate captain.

South Florida's own Jamaican Olympic swimmer Alia Atkinson has signed on for brand ambassador for Jamaican company, Rainforest Seafoods.

Rainforest CEO Brian Jardim said the company was proud to support the star athlete.

“We recognize her incredible drive and passion for the sport, and we're looking forward to supporting Alia's efforts in achieving maximum preparedness, while rallying the support of the Jamaican people as she goes on to make her mark at the Rio Olympics,” said Jardim. Atkinson, who trains at the South Florida Aquatic club in Pembroke Pines, said she was “happy and excited to have another successful Jamaican company step up and partner with swimming, and more specifically, my journey to Rio 2016 and beyond.”

“It is truly remarkable,” said Atkinson. “I am excited about it and look forward to our relationship.” Rainforest Seafoods' marketing manager Roger Lyn said the company selected Atkinson as an ambassador for her extraordinary accomplishments in and out of the pool, as the first Jamaican swimmer ever to win a Long Course World Championship medal and hold a World record.

“Alia Atkinson is an exceptional athlete and outstanding role model,” said Lyn. “She has combined top performances in her sport with resilience and passion for her country. These qualities are embodied in our Rainforest Seafoods brand.” As an Olympic athlete and brand ambassador, Atkinson says she hopes she will be able to inspire others. “The world record in 2014 is undoubtedly my biggest career achievement so far,” said Atkinson. “I view it as a symbol of achievement not just for my country, but for my race. It is not just my achievement. And I hope that my accomplishment will have a positive effect on the swimming scene in Jamaica, in that, athletes can envision longevity in the sport on the international stage.”

As for her performance this summer in Rio de Janeiro, “my focus for Rio 2016 is to swim a 'perfect race', meaning that at the end of my race, there must be nothing more I could have done — perfect start, perfect turn and perfect pull out,” said Atkinson. “If this affords me a place on the podium then that would be icing on the cake. Getting an Olympic medal would be a huge accomplishment for Jamaica, for myself, and for minorities.”

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