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PM Holness makes it to South Florida

by Garth A. Rose

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness is scheduled to visit South Florida on November 18. He will visit primarily as guest of the Jamaican-American Bar Association (JABA), and will be keynote speaker at their Grand Gala Ball and Awards at Westin Hotel in Sunrise, that evening.

This will be the first visit to South Florida by Holness since becoming Prime Minister, after leading the Jamaica Labour Party to victory in the February, 2016 general elections. Holness previously served briefly as Prime Minister from October to December, 2010. Shortly after he was elected by the JLP's brass to succeed Bruce Golding in 2010, Holness visited the region and met with members of the Jamaican community.

South Florida Attorney Don James, president of the JABA, exuded pride in securing the visit.

“This is not only the first time the Prime Minister will be visiting the region since his election in February, 2016, but the first time a sitting Jamaican Prime Minister will be addressing the Jamaican-American Bar Association's Grand Gala,” he said.

James said it was particularly significant for Holness to address the association because he exemplifies one of the primary goals of the association.

“Although we are not yet apprised of the theme of the Prime Minister's speech we have suggested he address the importance of commitment to public service and giving back to the community.

The Prime Minister, from an early age committed himself to

offering public service to the Jamaican community, rising to the leadership of one of the country's major political parties, and attaining the record as the country's youngest ever Prime Minister at age 38, in 2010.”

James said Holness' commitment to serving Jamaica is in keeping with JABA's goal to advance the professional interests of Jamaican-American attorneys. He said that commitment meets JABA's mission to coordinate the development of educational, mentoring and career opportunities for these attorneys, and encourages them to serve the Jamaican community and assist Jamaica however they can.

“Like President John F. Kennedy urged, we need our attorneys to determine how they can serve their country.

Prime Minister Holness is an example of how a young man serves his country,” James stressed.

Information officer at the Jamaican Consulate in Miami, Cheryl Wynter, confirmed the Prime Minister's visit, but said details of his itinerary are not finalized.

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Consul General’s Special Award: Dr. Malou Harrison (l), president of Miami Dade College's North and InterAmerican Campuses was awarded the Special Award by Hon. Franz Hall (r), Jamaica’s Consul General to Miami, at the Jamaica Diaspora Awards ceremony. Photo credit: Mark Cameron

Master Drummer: Eric “Bli Bi” Gore of the Ivory Coast demonstra ng his cra at the Cultural Ar s c Journey West African Drum and Dance Fall Workshop held at the Li le Hai Cultural Complex.

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Broward County Proclama on: L-R: Niyala A. Harrison (President) and Honorable Commissioner Dale Holness a er reading and presen ng a proclama on of Broward County to the CBA. Photo credit: GLP Images/Patrick Green

Golden Mayor: Lauderdale Lakes Mayor Hazelle Rogers poses with Joseph Pa erson at the Consul General's Awards Ceremony. Photo credit: Mark Cameron

Li le Miss! Crowning of li le miss 2018, Abigail Pierre by (l-r) Li le Miss 2017 Daniella Spence, Teen Miss 2017 Shanna Francis, and Miss 2017 Shanique Brown at the 28th Annual Miss Jamaica Florida Pageant. Photo credit: Image2Remember/Luke Ballen ne

City of Miramar Halloween Event Commissioner Maxwell Chamber (2nd le ), Sheriff Sco Israel (center), and Commissioner Yve e Colbourne join staff and residents at the Miramar Halloween event this past weekend. Photo credit: Mark James

CG's Honorees: Group of awardees with Consul General Franz Hall (center) and Sunrise Commissioner Mark Douglas (far right) at the 2017 Jamaican Diaspora Honours Recep on and Awards Ceremony. Photo credit: Mark Cameron

SVG Gents: Si ng (l-r): Judge Alban Niles, super eyes, David Wilson and Lawrence Marks; standing (l-r) Ivor Deshong and Mark Lindsay celebra ng SVG's 38 Anniversary at Majes c Independence Center in Orlando. Contributed

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KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR

Back to his roots

by Howard Campbell

In a remarkable 20-year career in the National Basketball Association (NBA), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar excited fans with his unique play for the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers.

He has always been an activist, particularly pertaining to the issue of civil rights. On October 24, Abdul-Jabbar was one of four people honored by the Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Foundation in New York.

The award acknowledged 100 years since Abdul-Jabbar's family moved to the US from their native Trinidad and Tobago. The family settled in New York City where he was born.

Good Morning America's host Robin Roberts and two members of the Tisch Family were similarly recognized.

The award ceremony, was a memorable occasion for the seven foot, two inches AbdulJabbar who was born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr.

Abdul-Jabbar (left) playing for UCLA

Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (right) receives the 2017 Ellis Island Family Heritage Award from host David Muir ( left), anchor and managing editor of ABC World News Tonight, and Stephen Briganti, president and CEO, Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation. The occasion took place October 24, 2017 at Ellis Island in New York. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the grandson of immigrants from Trinidad and Tobago, who arrived in the United States 100 years ago. Photo credit: Diane Bondareff/Invision for Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island.

“I think for me it means that my family has successfully made the transition to American citizenship and I think this is the issue for every family; how do they become a part of America,” he told Caribbean National Weekly.

Abdul-Jabbar, 70, never knew his grandparents who died before he was born. But he recalls the Trinidadian-Caribbean culture being part of his household as a boy.

“We would hear from our relatives all the time. They would send music and food all the time. One of the things that helped me connect to my culture was Caribbean music,” he explained.

His grandfather was from Point Fortin in southwestern Trinidad; his grandmother hailed from Grand Rivere on the country's north coast.

“I visited in 1969 and went a few times in the 1990s. In 1969, many of my grandmother's relatives were still alive so I got to meet my great aunt Emily and my great aunt Hilda. And one of my Dad's first cousins was a magistrate, his

name was Francis Alcindor. So, I got to meet some of my cousins and get an idea of who I am. I also sent my kids down there with my Dad to meet them as well,” he said.

The last time Abdul-Jabbar visited Trinidad and Tobago was in 1992 for Carnival.

One of the legends of American sport, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had a stellar collegiate career with the University of California (UCLA), before being drafted into the NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers.

He won six NBA Championship titles and was MVP six times.

Last week's ceremony took place in the Great Hall at Ellis Island which was once the gateway for millions of immigrants coming to the US. Robin Roberts, who was born in Mississippi, has roots in Virginia where her ancestors were slaves.

The Tisch family are established business leaders and philanthropists. Their grandparents came to the US in the early 20th century from Russia and Ukraine.

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JLP gains another seat in Jamaican parliament The ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has increased its slim margin in the House of Representatives by one seat. This occurred on Monday when Dr. Norman Dunn, their candidate in the by-election in the constituency of St. Mary South Eastern, was declared the winner.

In one of three by-elections held across the island, Dunn contested the seat formerly held by the People's National Party's (PNP) Dr. Winston Green, against the PNP's Dr. Shane Alexis.

When the ballots were counted for the St. Mary South Eastern, constituency, Dunn received 8,176 votes to Alexis' 7,239 votes.

In last year's general election, Dunn lost the seat by only five votes to Dr. Green, who died suddenly in August this year, triggering the calling of that by-election. Pundits had predicted this by-election would have been a close race based on the slim margin of Green's 2016 victory. However, sensing that the seat would be their most likely win of the byelections, the JLP conducted a very strong campaign against Dr. Alexis.

The core strategy was to attack Alexis for not being a Jamaican. The PNP candidate holds dual citizenship, having been born in Canada, but is a naturalized Jamaican; he has resided and worked for most of his life in Jamaica.

Based on the victory in St. Mary South Eastern, the JLP now has 33 seats in the House of Representatives to the PNP's 30.

The other by-elections were held in the Corporate Area constituencies of St. Andrew Southern and St. Andrew South Western. As expected, the PNP easily held onto these seats with Mark Golding winning the seat once held by Dr. Omar Davies in St. Andrew Southern. Golding defeated the JLP's Dane Dennis 6,095 votes to 894.

The PNP's Angela Brown Burke shellacked JLP's Victor Hyde 6,325 to 223 votes to retain the St. Andrew South Western seat which was held for decades (1976 to 83; and 1989 to 2017) by former Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller, who resigned as leader of the PNP and from the constituency early this year.

Royal Caribbean cruises to Puerto Rico and St. Maarten

Royal Caribbean International has announced its return to San Juan, Puerto Rico and Philipsburg, St. Maarten in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

On November 30, Freedom Of The Seas will be the first ship in the fleet to call on San Juan, arriving with approximately 3,782 visitors.

Grandeur Of The Seas will follow on December 17 as the first cruise ship to sail into St. Maarten since Royal Caribbean's Majesty Of The Seas arrived to provide humanitarian relief last month.

This comes on the heels of Royal Caribbean's recent announcement that Adventure Of The Seas will be the first ship to call on St. Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands on November 10.

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“Royal Caribbean is encouraged by the commendable progress that has been made by the governments of Puerto Rico and St. Maarten towards the recovery of these destinations and it means a lot to us that we are heading back home. We have been part of the Caribbean community for almost 50 years, and for all of us it has been paramount that we focus on supporting our long-standing partners – who feel more like family after so many years,” said Michael Bayley, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International.

“Supporting these destinations that are so reliant on tourism is key to the future of the islands and the best thing we – as travelers and businesses – can do for the islands.”

Bayley added that Royal Caribbean has been working closely with the governments of Puerto Rico and St. Maarten, to offer destination experiences that will allow guests to enjoy the natural beauty, and culture of the islands.

As of November 30, all scheduled calls to San Juan and St. Thomas across 10 ships in the Royal Caribbean fleet will operate as planned. They include calls from the world's largest cruise ships --Oasis Of The Seas, Allure Of The Seas and Harmony Of The Seas --- each sailing with nearly 6,000 new visitors each week.

The scheduled visits to St. Maarten will operate as planned, starting on December 17 with the exception of Oasis Of The Seas, which makes its first call to the island on January 1.

Additionally, the global cruise line will return to St Croix, also in the United States Virgin Islands, on January 8 with the arrival of Jewel Of The Seas, which sails from San Juan.

However, all calls to Dominica are cancelled through June, 2018 and the cruise line is working closely with that country's government on a return date.

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On Tuesday, October 31st, a “terrorist” drove a hired truck into the path of bicyclists and pedestrians, killing 8 and injuring 12 others. CNW asked members of the Caribbean-American community in New York: How have you been impacted by the recent terror attack in NYC? Here are their responses: Robert: – The recent “terror attack” I feel, because of the people and community that was directly affected, “rich” changes will be immediately implemented in the more affluent communities. The middle class and poor will see no changes. This will not change the way we (continue to) operate in our community.

Judith: I am saddened by the recent horrific terror attack on my city and I pray for the victims, but as a New Yorker and coming from the Caribbean, Jamaica to be specific - I feel that our response shows what I have always known, we are resilient. I love my city and I am not going to allow terrorists to prevent me from enjoying it. We will be cautious, but we will move forward stronger than ever.

Natalie: Well thank goodness I wasn't directly affected by the attack! I work in Brooklyn and live in Brooklyn! My husband works in Brooklyn and my son's school is also in Brooklyn. My daughter is upstate at school! My sister and step dad and uncle work in Manhattan very close to the attack so I instantly called them to make sure they were ok.

Thankfully everyone is safe. It's a scary time all over the world. Pray for us all.

Jacqueline: I am a New Yorker and it's a shame that we have to be looking over our shoulders and our surroundings at all times. It is not even safe to be in large crowds of people. This won't (cause me) much change though. You have to go about your daily business as usual.

Colleen: It makes you look at everyone much more closely as I'm traveling in and out of New York City and I try not to let it affect my daily routine. It's hard to say (what should be done) as New York City has the best anti-terrorist unit in the country, possibly the world as we have had 2 major terrorist attacks, and I travel in the city and always see police and soldiers at all major hubs. It's hard to say what more could be done.

Simone: This tragedy has impacted me and our city in that we are standing strong (and politically unbiased) after the attack. Every person I have met today has had a smile, or given a hug. Some of us are triggered by PTSD of course, and some may feel unsafe about the atmosphere of our country today.

But overall, we are proud to be residents of a city that does not stand for chaos, injustice, or unnecessary violence. I hope that we have given the rest of the country a united voice that we will not be deterred and that terrorists will fail at their job, no matter how many lives are lost. My prayers go out to the families of those who were killed or are being hospitalized. I look at my son and am grateful that he and my family are safe. But overall, we stand strong here in NYC! Deninne: No it hasn't affected me. Living in New York City you learn to be tough. I've been more aware of my surroundings since 9/11 and teach my children to be alert at all times. Tragedies happen every day all over the world so I continue to pray daily having faith that God is protecting me and family. I send my condolences to the families of the victims in this recent attack.

Grace: Well, now I am thinking twice about working in the city, I have not been working in the city and was thinking about transitioning back to the city, but now I am about 90% sure that I will not work back in New York City for fear of another attack. I was there during 9/11 and with this again, I just think I want to stay in the suburbs. That is my immediate thought about the terrorist attack. In addition, you don't know who your neighbor is any more - this person was an Uber driver, you're getting into a car with someone that you don't even know. Your sense of safety and security is being developed, you have to have a keen sense of awareness now of everything and you have to scrutinize every person that you encounter.

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Jamaican govt. minister erred in judgement Jamaica is teeming with crime and corruption, and incidence of crime is so widespread that the country's justice system is backed up for months trying to adjudicate cases. One of the delayed cases recently before the Jamaican courts is that of a prominent doctor and former politician, Jephthah Ford. He was arrested and charged in 2014 for attempting to bribe a police officer to release two Surinamese men who had been caught with nearly $60 million; they were subsequently charged with possession of criminal property and conspiracy to possess criminal property.

After the long delay, Ford's trial began in May and following further delays he was found guilty and convicted on October 25.

During the subsequent sentencing hearing, some very high-profile Jamaicans, including a government minister, pleaded for the court to be lenient with Ford.

Minister of Culture, Entertainment, Gender Affairs, and Sports, Olivia “Babsy” Grange said sending Ford to prison would be traumatic for hundreds of Jamaicans.

Admittedly, Minister Grange is one of the hardest working, more visible ministers in the government's Cabinet, but she has erred in going to bat publicly for Dr. Ford. She cannot afford to sully her ministerial reputation.

It's not unusual for people of various areas of society to testify to the worth of individuals convicted in courts in Jamaica, and elsewhere for that matter. However, for a minister of government to do this for a convict who was actually caught on camera openly making a bribe to the police is disconcerting.

Ford is a good friend of the minister. She admitted he was her family's doctor, who was

especially helpful in the medical care offered to her late mother. Her attempt to serve as a character witness is in one instance commendable, as Ford was a former general election candidate for the Opposition People's National Party. However, regardless of how much she sympathizes with him, her plea isn't coming from Olivia Grange, a private citizen, but from Olivia Grange, a government minister of rank.

Serving time in prison, especially in the crowded condition of the Jamaican prison system, is traumatic and equally so for friends, relatives and associates of the convicted.

But, the majority of those who were sentenced never had the privilege of a minister of government testifying to their good character in court.

It smacks of classism, when the poor man who steals food to feed his family is arrested and convicted to hard labor, with no one, much more a government minister, to beg a judge to not sentence him to prison.

It also seems poor judgement that against a background of rampant corruption in Jamaica, that a gifted doctor, who once sought to represent Jamaicans in Parliament, assumed he could use his social status to bribe the police.

For a minister who is a member of an administration having an uphill task fighting crime and corruption in Jamaica, to be publicly asking for leniency for a man convicted of corruption, is unfortunate.

People, including a retired assistant commissioner of police, who also pleaded for leniency for Ford, have attested to his positive character. This may be so. He may be a good, kind, and caring man and doctor, but he erred trying to bribe the police, although he may have thought this intervention was an act of goodwill towards the two Surinamese, who ironically were freed of their charges.

Ford broke the law as much as the poor man who stole food to feed his family. The penalties for breaking any law by those in the upper echelons of society shouldn't be any different than those from the poorer classes.

It's well known that often politicians use their position to intervene in the judicial system,

Holness in Florida Members of South Florida's Jamaican Diaspora anxiously awaits Holness' visit, and anticipate he will also address a public community forum while in the region.

“It seems our Prime Ministers are weary of visiting and addressing their compatriots in South Florida,” said Miramar's Devon Beecher.

“Former PM Simpson Miller seemed reluctant to come speak to us, and Holness hasn't passed this way since he was elected almost two years now, although South Florida is just 90 minutes from Jamaica.”

Kevin Manning, of Lake Worth, was even more blunt.

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“If Holness is coming here, I hope he'll take the opportunity to meet with a cross-section of the community outside of his appearance at a private function. As a Jamaican overseas, I want to hear from the PM what his government is doing about the crime situation in Jamaica; his government's plans for Jamaicans overseas to vote in Jamaican elections; and the state of Jamaica's economy. Jamaicans in South Florida send millions of dollars home. This helps the economy. We hope the Prime Minister takes time out to tell us what our money is doing.”

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Prime Minister warns persons posing as soldiers The government has called on persons pretending to be members of the soon-to-be reconstituted national army to end their practice, saying they will be prosecuted for the possession of illegal arms.

Prime Minister Jack Guy Lafontant said that armed individuals, dressed in military uniforms, have been identifying themselves as members of the Haitian Armed Forces. They have been occupying streets of the capital Port-au-Prince and provincial towns by claiming to be part of the military.

Lafontant said such action contravenes the Haitian Constitution and in particular provisions of the Criminal Law. “The reconstitution of the Haitian Armed Forces must be no pretext for anyone to give themselves titles and statutes that the law does not recognize them and take advantage to sow confusion in public opinion and create public disorder.

“The conditions of recruitment and engagement in the two armed forces provided for by the Constitution are determined by law,” Lafontant said.

He warned that “armed individuals posing as demobilized soldiers must report to the Office of Management of Demobilized Military to hand over all state property in their possession including weapons,

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ammunition, equipment and uniforms.”

Failure to do so could lead to those persons being charged and prosecuted for the possession of illegal possession of firearms and that “the General Coordinator will make every effort to ensure the success of this operation.”

In 2004, the State set up the Demobilized Military Management Office (BGMD) which has been carrying out the compensatory indemnity program granted to the military because of their demobilization which is in its third and final phase.

Last week, Lafontant shied from confirming whether or not Haiti's new army will be officially commissioned on November 18.

Haiti clamps down on student fraud Education officials in Haiti say they will take drastic measures against students and schools that were engaged in fraudulent activities during state examinations this year.

Director General of the Ministry of National Education, Meniol Jeune, told a news conference that several acts of fraud, including the use of phones during exams, falsification of names and serial numbers, as well as copies of exam papers were detected.

He said the guilty pupils will be prohibited from participating in official tests and the schools

concerned would be banned for two years.

Jeune added that depending on the seriousness of the fraud, schools may have their classes banned and private institutions face the possibility of having their licences withdrawn.

Jeune said the list containing names of the schools will be published in accordance with the Haitian Penal Code dealing with forgery.

Jeune said that the more than 60 school directors who lied about the actual amount of fees deposited on the account of the Departmental Directorate of Western Education (DDEO) on

behalf of the candidates, could also face further action pending the outcome of the court cases.

Director of the National Office of State Examinations (BUNEXE), Renan Michel, said that students who did not get the pass marks required to enter a specific school, arranged with the director from another school of the same year, to go to higher classes.

He said those students “playing smart” will be forced to resume classes for which the average pass was not obtained if they wish to continue their studies.

Former presidential candidate, Moïse Jean-Charles, is being flown to Cuba for medical treatment, less than 24 hours after he was released from a local hospital, his lawyer, Evelt Farfan disclosed Tuesday.

He said that Jean-Charles, who was released from the Bernard Mevs Hospital on Sunday and ordered to rest, has an ear infection that reduces his hearing ability and causes partial paralysis of his jaw.

A spokesman for Jean-Charles' Pitit Dessalines party, Eddy Jackson Alexis, said the former senator traveled to Havana because of the quality of health care there.

He said all arrangements are being made for Jean-Charles to leave for an indefinite period based on the advice of Cuban doctors.

Last week, President Jovenel Moise wished the former presidential candidate, a “speedy recovery” saying that his “hospitalization….touches me enormously.”

The greetings came even as Fanmi Lavalas and Pitit Dessalin announced new dates for street demonstrations as they continue their protests to get Moise out of office.

They said the demonstrations, which end on Wednesday, will be held in the capital Portau-Prince, the metropolitan area and several other cities.

The opposition parties have been calling for Moise to step down, claiming that the measures in the 2018 national budget were against the welfare of the population and contain too many taxes.

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CBA hails its nest The Caribbean Bar Association (CBA) held its 21st annual Scholarship and Awards Gala on October 28 at the Conrad Hotel in Miami. Its theme, “Servant Leadership: We Rise By Lifting Others”.

The event is main fundraiser for the CBA's Scholarship Program.

It takes care of judicial and public service internships for law students in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

This year, Aaron Beharie and Garry Louima, students at FAMU School of Law, and Rebecca Miranda, a student at Florida Coastal School of Law, were scholarship recipients.

The CBA also honored Juliet Roulhac, Esq., Regional Manager for Corporate External Affairs, Florida Power & Light Co.; Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel, LLP; and Javier A. Soto, Esq., President & CEO of The Miami Foundation, for their contributions to the Caribbean community.

Keynote address was delivered by George F. Knox. Jr., Esq., who challenged attendees to foster social change and experience humanity more fully, by making the conscious decision to put others needs before their own.

Patrons participated in a raffle that offered a variety of prizes.

Proceeds will be donated to hurricane relief efforts in the Caribbean

through Food For The Poor, Inc. The event was attended by judges, attorneys, elected officials and community leaders who live in Florida. There was entertainment by cellist Guy Michel, singer Halle-Rae Dougall and DJ Dorenzo.

The Honorable Judge Fabienne E. Fahnestock, 17th Judicial Circuit (Broward County), swore in the Caribbean Bar Association's 2017-2018 executive board: Niyala A. Harrison, president – Public and Corporate Finance Attorney at Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP in Miami; Charise A. Morgan-Joseph, president-elect – Litigation Associate, The Joseph Law Firm, P.A. in Miami; Serena Witter, vice-president – Senior Associate at Robert Allen Law in Miami; Anna-Bo Emmanuel, treasurer – Staff Attorney at Legal Services of Greater Miami; Tricia-Gaye Cotterell, secretary – Litigation Associate at Kim Vaughan Lerner, LLP in Fort Lauderdale; Hillary Creary, board member – Partner at Benjamin-Wise Creary, PLLC in Pompano Beach; Nikeisha Pryor, board member – Commercial Litigation Associate at Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm, P.A. in Fort Lauderdale; Jamel Marshall, board member – Assistant State Attorney, 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida; Devona A. Reynolds Perez, immediate past president – General Counsel of Cruise Planners in Coral Springs.

Based in Miami, the Caribbean Bar Association was founded in 1994. It has over 200 members.

From le : Jamel Marshall (board member of the Caribbean Bar Associa on), Nikeisha Pryor (board member CBA), Aaron Beharie and Garry Louima (both FAMU School of Law-scholarship recipients), and Serena Wi er (vice-president CBA) at the October 28 Caribbean Bar Associa on's Scholarship and Awards Gala at Conrad Hotel in Miami.

M-DCPS reaches new agreement with unions Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) reached a tentative agreement on October 30 with the United Teachers of Dade (UTD). The new agreement honors educators' dedication and expertise, and demonstrates the District's commitment to them.

This agreement is the first in a series with the unions.

Addressing the new development, Alberto Carvalho, MiamiDade Superintendent of Schools said, “Miami-Dade County Public Schools is privileged to have among our professional ranks a highly-qualified, skilled and caring instructional staff. Ensuring they have a contract that honors their dedication and talent is paramount. Despite difficult economic conditions, we have reached an agreement, through compassionate and practical

negotiations, that provides teachers and instructional personnel with a compensation package that demonstrates the great respect we have and the high value we place on the work they do every single day.”

The agreement reached includes salary increases, retention

supplements for mid to late career teachers, and a 2018 Employee Benefit Program which continues a free option for employees, inclusive of benefit enhancements.

Next year the majority of employees will receive a salary adjustment of 2.0 – 2.67 percent not including state bonuses, ranging from $800 to $1200 for highly-effective teachers.

The minimum salary was increased to $41,000 and the maximum salary for the most experienced teachers was increased to $72,720. Additionally, mid-career to late career teachers are receiving a District-funded supplement of $750 to $1,500.

Ultimately, when combining District funds and State-funded bonuses, teachers will receive adjustments to their salary anywhere from above 2.0 percent to just below 6.7 percent, averaging above 4.3 percent.

“While we recognize that our teachers deserve much more, we are elated to have reached an agreement that both sides support,” Carvalho said. “We will continue to collaboratively advocate for greater investments in public education.”

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Chefs go Publix Top chefs and celebrities will bring lots of heat to The Publix Culinary Pavilion at the 16th annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival on November 12 at Markham Park. Hosted by Taste The Island's Chef Irie and Food Network's two-time "Chopped" champion, Chef Andre Fowles, activities include cookoffs, culinary demos and celebrity competitions by notables such as Chef Alain Lemaire --- a contestant and runner-up on Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen Season 8 --- and Chef Roderick Smith of Jack's Diner.

Local10 Weekend News Anchor, Todd Tongen, will defend his title against Jamaica's Interim Director of Tourism Donnie Dawson in the Celebrity Quick Fire Challenge. This has developed into an intense rivalry with a lot of trash-talking by both contestants. Last year Tongen defeated Miss Jamaica World Ashlie Barrett to walk away with the trophy.

“We've enhanced this year's Publix Culinary Pavilion with a dynamic lineup of chefs, coming together to add more excitement to our competitions and culinary demos,” said June Minto, managing partner, and coordinator of the Publix Cook-off Pavilion.

As the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival continues to grow, new experiences are added. For the first time in the event's history, three female judges will decide the winner of the cooking competitions – Chef Chrissy Benoit, Chef Treisha Hall, and wine expert and sommelier, Shari Gherman of the American Fine

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Patrons will also be treated to mouthwatering demonstrations by Chef Max Hardy, author of the Rohan Marley Cookbook. Another enhanced experience this year is audience participation, with a lucky person getting the opportunity to 'play' in the kitchen with Chef Irie. Attendees can also enjoy giveaways such as Publix gift cards and Grace products.

The Publix Culinary Pavilion is just a fraction of the entire experience that festival-goers can expect.

The 16th Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival is presented by Jamaican Jerk Festival USA, Inc. in association with Partners for Youth Foundation.

Sponsors are Grace Foods, Publix Supermarkets, Western Union, Guinness, Sprint, The Jamaica Tourist Board, Greater Ft. Lauderdale Visitors & Conventions Bureau, WAVS 1170, Caribbean National Weekly and SouthFlorida Times.

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Not all jerk is created equal, and four chefs will prove just that in the Publix Cook-off Pavilion at the 16th Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival. The participants are Chef Dee (personal chef to DJ Khaled), Troy Tingling (personal chef to former NBA player Amar'e Stoudemire), Kelsee Major (winner of the 2016 version), and Jose Valines of Cooking Militia.

Bragging rights are at stake. This year's competition is a rematch of last year with the exception of Chef Troy who is a Jerk Festival first-timer. “There's something magical that happens on stage when breakout chefs, each with their own accolades, compete against each other, and the crowd absolutely loves it,” shares June Minto, managing partner and coordinator of the Publix Culinary Pavilion. “Jerk food is more than just the seasoning; it's the preparation, the combination of the flavors, and the balance of the spices. The chefs will show their culinary skills as they compete for the Dutch Pot Trophy.” This year's contestants hold their weight.

Chef Dee opened her first eatery --- The Empty Plates Restaurant – earlier this year after building a resume cooking for DJ Khaled and other entertainers.

Chef Troy nurtured his skills at high-end restaurants and now caters for celebrities and dignitaries. He is full-time personal chef to Stoudemire, best known for stints with the New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns.

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Kelsee Major worked for Chef Allen Susser and Michelle Bernstein before branching out with her Auntie Dottie's Catering company.

Jose Valines runs the Cooking Militia.

This year's festival is on November 12 from 10 am to 10 pm at Markham Park in Sunrise. In addition to the Publix Cook-off Pavilion is the ever popular live show which features Morgan Heritage, Tarrus Riley, King Yellowman and the Sagittarius Band, Ken Boothe, Leon Coldero and Code 868, and Code Red Band.

There's also the Party Pavillion, Kids Zone, Western Union Cultural Stage, and other cooking demonstrations and competitions.

Kelsee Tickets can be purchased at jerkfestival.com Major or at authorized outlets throughout Dade and Broward counties.

The 16th Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival is presented by Jamaican Jerk Festival USA, Inc. in association with Partners for Youth Foundation. Sponsors are Grace Foods, Publix Supermarkets, Western Union, Guinness, The Jamaica Tourist Board, Greater Ft. Lauderdale Visitors & Conventions Bureau, WAVS 1170, Caribbean National Weekly and South Florida Times.

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Serving Up a It's Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival time again and organizers are planning to serve a cultural feast for the 16th annual event! Jerk aficionados and lovers of all things Caribbean will head to Markham Park in Sunrise on Sunday, November 12 to partake in this phenomenal festival of delicious jerk foods, good family fun and all-day entertainment.

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Part of that package is the cultural explosion on and off the Western Union Cultural Stage.

“We're going out of bounds this year!” said an ecstatic Bridget Edwards, cultural stages coordinator. “We're not keeping the performances only on the Western Union Cultural Stage, we're making use of the surrounding area. We'll have performances in the street including drumming, fashion shows and kids' games such as hula hoop contests, hop scotch and jump rope,” she adds.

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Cultural Feast at the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival All-day fun and entertainment Edwards is encouraging patrons to come out and experience all aspects of the festival and enjoy performances she has lined up.

“We welcome audience participation—and we invite you to come early and participate in all the Western Union Cultural Stage has to offer.”

The festival will feature cooking competitions, culinary demonstrations, a fun area for kids, face painting and more. There will be entertainment on the main stage with Morgan Heritage, Yellowman, Ken Boothe, Tarrus Riley, Leon Coldero and Code 868, a patty eating contest and much more.

Tickets are on sale now at www.JerkFestival.com or selected retail outlets in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. An all-inclusive VIP package offers on-site parking, open bar, gourmet tapas menu, front stage viewing in an elegant and an exquisite setting.

The 16th Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival is presented by Jamaican Jerk Festival USA, Inc. in association with Partners for Youth Foundation. Sponsors are Grace Foods, Publix Supermarkets, Western Union, Guinness, Sprint, The Jamaica Tourist Board, Greater Ft. Lauderdale Visitors & Conventions Bureau, WAVS 1170, Caribbean National Weekly and South Florida Times.

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Chris 'Johnny' Daley, Owen 'Blakka' Ellis and local comedian St. Hope.

Ban' yuh belly and laugh with them, as we Celebrate Jamaica 55 all year long,” says Edwards.

Daley is well-loved among Jerk Festival fans and delivers comedic perfection every time. Ellis, the veteran among the group, is sure to bring a bellyful of laughs as he pokes fun at Jamaica's unique culture. St. Hope, who is well-known on the South Florida circuit, is sure to hold his own.

Revival band, Prophet Peter the Solid Rock Peart and the Soul Savers, will close the show with a revival performance.

As always, MC and host Dr. Sue will keep the vibes flowing with her storytelling prowess.

Once the cultural performances end, fitness guru Kamila McDonald takes the stage with “Kamp Kamila” featuring readings from her book Wake Up and Live and demos of easy workouts. It's all about fitness for the mind, body and soul.

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“Jamaican culture is international and infectious and we want to share it with as many people as possible by attracting all ethnicities and demographics,” shares Eddy Edwards, CEO of the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival. “This year's festival is an opportunity to create a bigger experience that appeals to a broader audience of South Floridians who can appreciate the culture, music, cuisine, and the Caribbean energy.”

What attendees can expect in addition to the musical headliners are multiple experiences showcasing the culture. The air will be thick with the aromas and flavors of Caribbean-inspired cuisine filling the festival grounds with more than thirty food vendors offering a variety of food choices. The Grace Village will offer culinary demonstrations, product sampling and interactive activities with prizes and giveaways. At the Publix Cook-Off Pavilion will be “Taste the Island's” Chef Irie and Food Network's two-time "Chopped" champion Chef Andre Fowles showing off his culinary skills with food demos. Over at the Party Pavilion will be a party within a party with some of the hottest DJs and Selectors creating a club atmosphere for the young and the young at heart. There's also a Kids Zone the Western Union Cultural Stage and the Fuzion Sound Stage.

The Festival happens on November 12, 2017 from 10am to 10pm at Markham Park in Sunrise, and at 4pm the main stage opens up with the headliners. Tickets are $30 general admission; $140 for VIP and can be purchased at JerkFestival.com or at local authorized ticket outlets throughout Dade and Broward County.

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The annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival presented in association with Publix is raising the bar this year with an expanded line up of international headliners, dozens of food vendors, and a premium experience.

Headlining the main stage are international performers Morgan Heritage, Tarrus Riley, King Yellowman & the Sagittarius Band, Ken Boothe, Leon Coldero & Code 868, Septimus and Code Red Band.

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There's a lot to enjoy at the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival which takes place on November 12 at Markham Park in Sunrise. Patrons may want to saunter to the VIP area where an extra treat awaits. In addition to exquisite decor and plush seating, there will be a variety of delectable gourmet tapas-style fare, waiter service, complimentary champagne, open bar, swag bags, exclusive parking and front-stage viewing, without leaving the VIP area. Mingle and network with celebrities while enjoying a VIP menu courtesy of Chef Patrick Adams. This allinclusive VIP experience starts at noon and ends at 8 pm.

Jerkfest Dos & Donts No Re-entry for general admission ticket holders Allowed items Lounge chairs, Blankets, Umbrellas (hand-held), Baby strollers, Non-professional equipment, Cameras without detachable lenses * Lounge and umbrella chairs are to be placed on the outskirts of the crowd as a courtesy to other spectators

Prohibited items Large umbrellas Pets (except service dogs) Video equipment: (narcotics or drug paraphernalia) No recording allowed Alcohol (alcohol will be sold at the Festival) Professional camera equipment Glass containers Any audio recording equipment Food or beverages No illegal vending permitted.

Skateboards, scooters, or No unauthorized vendors allowed. personal motorized vehicles Unauthorized solicitations, Fireworks and Explosives handbills, sampling, give-aways.

Weapons of any kind Illegal substances

Disability Access & Accommodations We want to make sure that all food lovers have access to the Jerk Festival experience. Special needs patrons call 305-786361-1103 or visit our website at www.JerkFestival.com Kids at Jerk Festival Coming to the Jerk Festival with a youngster in tow? Children aged 10 and under are admitted FREE if accompanied by a ticket-holding adult. There is no limit on the number of kids per adult, within the discretion of the front gate staff.

Heat Relief Heatstroke is not cool. Drink lots of water. Wear sunscreen.

Safety & Medical We are making every effort to create a safe environment on the festival grounds, including public and private security and medical staff. If you need any assistance, seek out the medical tent, or look for a festival staff member.

Lost & Found During the Festival, look for lost items at the Lost & Found booths at the Corporate Circle. After the Festival, you can inquire about lost items here. Valuables will be held for 30 days and then donated to a local charity. Jamaican Jerk Festival USA, Inc. will not be held liable for any unclaimed items.

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Vintage gold Having lived in South Florida for almost 40 years, Sydney Roberts is in tune with what the Caribbean community in his adopted home likes.

Especially people in his age bracket.

Tomorrow Roberts stages the third Genuine Gold show at Coral Springs Center For The Arts in Coral Springs.

Genuine Gold returns after a two-year break. It has a number of 'vintage' acts such as Derrick Morgan, Eric 'Monty' Morris, Pat Kelly, Leroy Sibbles, Errol Dunkley, Big Youth and Gem Myers. They will be backed by Lloyd Parks and We The People Band.

“I don't look at a show like Genuine Gold as necessarily oldies, but for mature people. What I try to do is present a musical event that caters to our community who grew up on reggae and Rhythm And Blues,” Roberts told CNW. Genuine Gold was first held in 2013 at the same venue with John Holt as headliner, supported by Horace Andy and The Tamlins.

The following year, again at Coral Springs Center For The Arts, it featured Boothe, Dunkley, Freddie McGregor, Bob Andy and R&B group Blue Magic.

Roberts, who is in his early 60s, is from West Kingston, Jamaica. That area nurtured a number of talented acts like the durable Boothe and Dunkley whose careers began in the mid-1960s.

Jamaican radio and sound systems dished out a steady menu of rocksteady, roots-reggae and R&B during the 1970s. It was not unusual for Jamaican promoters back then to present shows with top artistes from each genre.

That mix has consistently worked for Roberts who ran the Miami Reggae Festival for 20 years at Centennial Park and Bayfront Park in Miami.

Ziggy Marley and The Melody Makers, Dennis Brown, Cocoa Tea, The Melodians, Ray, Goodman and Brown and Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes were some of the acts who performed at the Miami Reggae Festival.

Interestingly, the 77-year-old Morgan recorded a massive hit in 1962 to mark Jamaica's independence from Great Britain. That song, Forward March, turned 55 this year.

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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida (Board), intends to award one Construction firm for the following General Obligation Bond (GOB) project:

PROJECT NO. 01339400 MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS 2231 PRAIRIE AVENUE MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139 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, Thursday, the 7th day of December, 2017, at 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 650, Miami, Florida, following which time and place, or as soon there-after as the Board can attend to the same, the said bids will be publicly opened, read and tabulated in Conference Room 321, 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 at (305) 995-1307 for information regarding Contractors' Pre-qualification procedures.

QUESTIONS: Written questions regarding this project will be accepted. All written communications must be sent to the Project Architect/Engineer, J. Gary McGraw (gili-mcgraw@att.net), Gili-McGraw Architects, LLP, 5801 S.W. 99 Terrace, Miami Florida 33156.

MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE (Miami Beach Senior High School): Tuesday, November 14th, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. local time, at the Miami Beach Senior High School on 2231 Prairie Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida.

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 the Office of Capital Improvement Projects via email at ocip@dadeschools.net, and a copy filed with the Clerk of the School Board at celiarubio@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. Contact the Clerk of the School Board for additional information.

Vendor and Employment Preference Local-Vendor Preference, pursuant to Board Policy 6320.05, shall apply to this solicitation. Based on Board policy, Local Business means a vendor or business that has a valid business tax receipt, issued by a jurisdiction located in Miami-Dade County, that has either (1) its headquarters, manufacturing facility, or locally-owned franchise located within the legal boundaries of Miami Dade County, for at least twelve (12) months, or (2) has an office with a street address within the boundaries of Miami-Dade County for at least twenty-four (24) months, calculated from the bid or proposal opening date. Post office boxes are not verifiable and shall not be used for the purpose of establishing said physical address. In order to be considered for local preference, vendors must provide a copy of their business tax receipt and the Local Business Affidavit of Eligibility with their proposal. Proposers who fail to submit the required documents will not be considered for Vendor Preference.

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).

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 Contractor Debarment 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.

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 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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The proposer acknowledges that all information contained in their RFQ Response is part of public domain as defined by the State of Florida Sunshine Law. Therefore, any information received is subject to public inspection and copying in accordance with FS 119. No action on the part of the proposer would create an obligation of confidentiality on the part of the School Board including, but not limited to, making a reference in the RFQ Response to trade secrets FS 812.081 and 815.045. It is recommended that potential proposers exclude from their response any information that, in their judgment, may be considered a trade secret.

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 or a full set of printed documents for construction at the bidder's expense from the office of Sykes Printing, 222 Andalusia Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida 33134, on and after October 30, 2017.

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY Assistance levels have been established at: Miami Beach Senior High School: MBE/SBE Mandatory Subcontracting Goals: 20% Construction and 20% Local Work Force, county-wide.

Aspirational M/WBE Subcontracting Goals: 10% African American and 5% Women 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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Miss Jamaica Florida queens crowned

Rapper Vision Alexander is getting good vibes in South Florida with his latest song, Motivated, which was released in October.

The Jamaican artist is signed to Jamdiggy Records.

Motivated also features veteran Florida hip hop act Brisco.

“Motivated is a song that was inspired by life here in Florida,” stated Vision Alexander. “My music career started here and was motivated

by Florida. I owe my career to the people here that believed in my talent and who motivated to take my music to the next level.”

Vision Alexander has tasted success in the Sunshine State and nationwide. Right Time, a Jamdiggy production, peaked at number five on Billboard Magazine’s Hot Singles Sales chart two years ago.

Done with Jemere Morgan (son of Morgan Heritage’s Gramps Morgan), Right Time was coproduced by Shi Wun and Lionel C. Shawty and Everything’s Alright are other Vision Alexander songs that have done well. The latter was a minor hit in the British underground market.

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2018 crowned contestants: (l-r) Miss Jamaica Florida Lawnda Jackson, Teen Miss Jamaica Florida Abigail Mullings, ; Junior Miss Jamaica Florida Jasmine Smith, Little Miss Jamaica Florida Abigail Pierre (front) with Pageant Director Orkisha “Kisha” Edmond (far left). - Photo credit: Clayton Todd/Image

The 28th annual Miss Jamaica Florida Pageant was held at Lauderhill Performing Arts Center on October 29.

Four queens were crowned: Little Miss Jamaica Florida (Abigail Pierre); Junior Miss Jamaica Florida (Jasmine Smith); Teen Miss Jamaica Florida (Abigail Mullings); and Miss Jamaica Florida (Lawnda Jackson).

The Miss Cover Girl title was awarded to eight-year-old Abigail Pierre, as lead salesperson of the contestants.

Co-founded by president Marcia RiggBaker, the pageant was produced by Orkisha Edmond. This year's event was co-hosted by A. Leo Gilling, and dancer and former Miss Teen Jamaica Florida Amaya Lewis.

Sons of Mystro provided great 'half-time' entertainment. The sibling cellists had the audience singing and bopping to their diverse sounds, from mento to hip hop and dancehall.

DJ Sheldon Davis was just as entertaining.

Interviews were articulately handled by the contestants. One of the evening's standouts was Arielle Lee who was asked 'if she could invite anyone to dinner, who would she invite?' to which she enthusiastically responded, “Romack Obama.”

Many of the contestants chose skits which included patois (the Jamaican dialect). There was an excellent tribute to Michelle Obama by Yanique Bryan, and a passionate ballet tribute to Rihanna from Lawnda Jackson.

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West Indies batsman Chris Gayle has won a defamation lawsuit against Australian company Fairfax Media.

A four-member jury of three women and one man took less than two hours to make a ruling, that based on the evidence presented, Gayle did not expose his penis to masseuse Leanne Russell in a changing room during the 2015 World Cup in Australia.

The jury also found that Fairfax and its affiliates had acted with malice when it published a series of articles that carried the allegations against the Jamaican cricketer last year. The articles were published in The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Canberra Times.

Throughout the course of the week, a New South Wales court had heard testimony from Russell, who claimed that she had been left in tears after encountering Gayle in a locker room during a training session.

According to Russell's account, she entered the changing room looking for a sandwich when Gayle pulled down his towel to expose his genitals, asking her, “Are you looking for this?”

Gayle had vehemently denied the claims, which he called “hurtful.” His teammate, Dwayne Smith, who was in the locker room at the time, denied Gayle had exposed himself to Russell.

Gayle’s attorney Bruce McClintock accused Russell of making the story up and Fairfax Media of deliberately attempting to tarnish the player’s reputation. Fairfax had defended the articles on two bases: one, that the allegations were true and defensible under qualified privilege. The jury rejected both arguments.

Russell’s allegations came last year when Gayle was playing in the Big Bash T20 tournament in Australia.

The lefthanded batsman asked a female television journalist for a date during an interview, prompting widespread backlash.

Former Australian cricket captain Ian Chappell was among Gayle’s critics, saying he should not be allowed to play in Australia again.

Somerset Cavaliers Cricket Club won the ninth US Open T20 tournament on October 29 at Central Broward Regional Stadium, defeating US All Stars by seven wickets in the final.

Scores: US All Stars 158 for eight in 20 overs; Somerset Cavaliers CC 159 for three in 16.5 overs.

Leading the victory charge for Somerset Cavaliers CC was Xavier Marshall, the former West Indies and Jamaica batsman. He hit a blistering 64 off 36 deliveries, including five fours and five sixes.

The winners, who won the toss, were paced by a solid opening stand of 56 between Sunny Sohal who made 39 before being run out, and Gajanand Singh who

scored 24.

The US All Stars team included West Indian brothers Dwayne and Darren Bravo who opened the innings.

But the Trinidadian brothers' star power could not help their team. It was Hamza Tariq who topscored with 44 which came off 30 deliveries and contained three fours and three sixes.

He was supported by the in-form Jashkaran Malothra who made 31 off 28 deliveries with three fours and one six.

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Bowling for Somerset Cavaliers CC, Tahir Khan took three wickets; there were two wickets each for opening bowlers Muhammad Khalil and Syed Najafshah and Christopher Powell.

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Sunshine Girls fall short Down Under

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Nicole Dixon of Jamaica (left) tries to intercept a pass to Helen Housby of England. England won 34-29

Jamaica's netballers earned their highest place at a Fast5 Netball World Series after finishing runners-up to England in the October 29 Grand Final. The Brits won 34-29 at Hisense Arena in Melbourne.

It was sweet revenge for England who were beaten by the Sunshine Girls in preliminary action.

It was a different story in the final. Helen Housby put England up 30-29 late in the game and they never relinquished the lead.

Australia took the bronze medal earlier in the day, beating defending (and six-time) champions New Zealand 34-15.

Housby was the most accurate shooter for the winners, with nine goals from 11 attempts. Jhaniele

Fowler-Reid was Jamaica's best shooter with 15 from 24.

Six teams competed in the two-day tournament which saw Jamaica breezing through the preliminary round unbeaten in five matches.

They defeated South Africa 37-29; Australia 26-23; Malawi 31-24; New Zealand 30-23; and England 47-38.

Australia, netball's top-ranked team, and New Zealand were both knocked out of contention on the tournament's closing day. Jamaica accounted for the Kiwis while England dominated Australia 28-19.

Approximately 18 matches were played under the Fast5 rules of netball. Each team played the other once during the first two days in a round-robin format. The two highest-scoring teams from this stage progressed to the Grand Final while the remaining teams contested the third-fourth place playoff match and fifth-sixth playoff match.

Compared to T20 cricket and Rugby Sevens, Fast5's objective is to widen netball's fan base. The World Series was first held in England in 2009.

It was against the norm for 26-yearold Crawford, who had competed on the rigid NCAA circuit for Eastern Michigan University.

Parks' strategy turned out to be a winning one. Crawford took the 100 meters in Montreal, becoming the first athlete from Trinidad and Tobago to win an Olympic gold medal. Finishing second was Jamaican Donald Quarrie, his rival on the collegiate and professional circuits.

Crawford also qualified for the final of the 200 meters but an injury forced him to pull up midway the race which was won by Quarrie.

On his return home, Hasley Crawford was given a hero's welcome. An airplane Crawford and stadium were named in his honor; his image appeared on stamps.

The powerfully-built Crawford won the 100 meters at the 1977 Central American and Caribbean Championships but never recaptured his Montreal form.In all, he competed at four Olympics including the Moscow and Los Angeles Games in 1980 and 1984, respectively. He was past his best by then.

Significantly, Crawford inspired a new wave of athletes in T&T, a country known more for soccer and cricket. Sprinter Ato Boldon, who emerged during the 1990s, was the most noted of his proteges.

In August when T&T's 4x400 meters team won the World Championships in London, it was only the second time that country mined gold at a major meet. Forty-one years before, Hasley Crawford blazed the trail in Canada.

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