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Ninja Man found guilty Social Media Reacts Social media began weighing in after news broke Monday afternoon that a seven-member jury in Kingston, Jamaica returned a guilty verdict in the 8-year-old murder case of popular dancehall artiste Ninja Man and his two co-accused - son, Janeil Ballentine and Dennis Clayton.

Ninja Man, born Desmond Ballentine, was found guilty of the March 2009 murder of Ricardo Johnson, also known as Ricky Trooper, in the Home Circuit Court in Kingston on November 20, 2017, after three hours and 11 minutes of deliberation.

"A suh it go man," the entertainer said as he left the court with his two co-accused.

On social media, the response was swift.

“Do the crime, serve the time,” tweeted Sara Hamilton while on Facebook, Nardia Ford-Dixon responded: “Oh well justice must be served.”

On Twitter, Chadwin Headlam had a different response as he tweeted: “Bwoy... Ninja man... Yuh days done! Hope dem can put yuh in a the same cell as Kartel, mek him teach yuh how fi mek money in a prison. A him same one say 'a in deh the high grade sell.”

Others expressed sadness and anger at the justice system for attacking entertainers.

“The system really trying hard to get rid of the entertainers,” Tiffany Abbss posted on Facebook in response to the guilty verdict while Leo Barcelona added: “Sad news for dancehall fans.”

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A day in South Florida with Miss Jamaica Universe

by Tanya Ragbeer

Last week, 21-year-old Davina Bennett, Miss Jamaica Universe 2017, stopped off in South Florida on her way to compete in the 2018 Miss Universe pageant in Las Vegas.

The finals of the pageant will be held on Sunday, November 26.

The guest of Cheryl Levy, producer of the Miss Jamaica Diaspora Pageant, Davina was offered a brief tour of South Florida, including a visit to the City of Lauderhill and a meeting with Jamaica's Consul General to the Southern USA, Franz Hall.

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Jamaica PM urges Diaspora to get involved in local politics Jamaica's ninth Prime Minister, Andrew M. Holness, came to South Florida over the weekend with a strong message for nationals here – get involved in the political process of your adopted land.

The PM, who was the guest speaker at the 10th annual awards gala of the Jamaican-American Bar Association in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Nov. 18, 2017, urged Jamaicans in the South Florida Diaspora and across the country to ensure they “regularize themselves in the country in which you choose to live” and ensure they vote and get involved in the political process in their adopted homelands.

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gleaner’s lester spaulding is no more A3

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Holness and the Queen: Jamaica’s Prime Minister (le ) sharing a moment with Jamaica’s interna onal reggae songbird, Marcia Griffiths, OD, at the Jamaican American Bar Associa on (JABA) 10th annual Awards and Scholarship Ceremony last Saturday. – Contributed

A “Ham-pton” Sandwich: Hamptonians Sherone (le ), and Gillian (right) sandwich Daniel at the Munro Hampton Alumni Associa on Thanksgiving HOPMOP which was held at the Kiwanis Center recently. – Contributed

All Smiles: CoPresident of the Munro Hampton Alumni associa on, Dona Lee Raymond at the Munro Hampton Alumni Thanksgiving HOPMOP. – Contributed

Three’s Company: (l-r) Nicole, Tamara and hostess Nicky, took me out for the lens at Merritone’s “Memories in the Park” held at Central Broward Regional Park recently. – CNW photo, Uriah Benne

All mine: Hampton Alum, Valrie Elliot hugging a Hampton School doll at the Munro Hampton Thanksgiving HOPMOP. – Contributed

Star Boy: DJ Ever Never is flanked by three beau es – (l-r) Pam, Marjorie and Carol at the “Memories in the Park” Party held last Sunday at Central Broward Regional Park. – CNW photo, Uriah Benne

China comes to Lauderhill: Broward County Mayor, Barbara Sharief (center) and Lauderhill mayor, Richard Kaplan (right), snap a photo with fes val producer George Zhao at the Chinese Lantern Fes val held in Lauderhill recently. – Contributed

Happy Birthday Mom: Narisa (right) celebra ng with mom on her birthday last Saturday in Sunrise. – CNW Photo

We have only just begun: Debbie and Clev celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary this past weekend in Sunrise. – CNW Photo

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NEWSMAKER Chairman Of RJR/Gleaner Communications Group

Lester Spaulding

by Kathy Barrett

The Caribbean media fraternity is in mourning over the passing of J.A. Lester Spaulding, chairman of the RJR/Gleaner Communications Group, the largest media conglomerate in the Caribbean.

Spaulding, 76, died on Friday, November 17, 2017 at a Jamaican hospital. Spaulding started working at Radio Jamaica 53 years ago and rose through the ranks to become its managing director and chairman. He became managing director of Radio Jamaica in 1978 and led the company through its expansion up to its recent merger to become the RJRGleaner Communications Group.

He had signaled his intention to step down as chairman of the nation's largest media group at the company's annual general meeting in September.

Following news of his death, tributes began pouring in for Spaulding who was referred to as a giant in the Jamaican and Caribbean media landscape.

Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness, in his tribute expressed “deep regret at Spaulding's passing.” “Lester Spaulding was a shrewd businessman, his leadership in media and business was exemplary,” the Prime Minister said. “He was unquestionably one of the most influential business leaders and media innovators in Jamaica's history.”

Leader of the main opposition People's National Party, (PNP), Dr. Peter Phillips, said Jamaica and the media fraternity have lost one of its giants.

Is No More “He was a patriotic Jamaican who always considered a free and fair press to be a part of good governance in the country,” Phillips said, adding that the local and regional media fraternity has lost a pioneer, devoted advocate and consummate friend.

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“He was a giant in the industry and the nation will cherish his legacy of building RJR into a multi-platform communication entity… [and] was central to the merger of the RJR/Gleaner Group,” Phillips added. “This vibrant entity that he led up to the time of his passing continues to be a leader in the industry, a bastion of credibility that faithfully serves Jamaicans at home and abroad.”

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia “Babsy” Grange, said Spaulding will be remembered for his “tremendous contribution to the development of broadcasting in Jamaica and the region.”

“His contribution stood out from the time he moved from the position of Chief Accountant to General Manager at Radio Jamaica and the work he did as head of the Caribbean Broadcasting Union, all of which preceded his leading RJR through its expansion up to its recent merger to become the RJR/Gleaner Communications Group,” she said. “He also contributed to the development of the Caribbean News Agency (CANA) and nurtured the formation of the Caribbean Media Corporation being its inaugural Chairman in 2000.”

Grange added that another achievement of Spaulding worth highlighting, is that he presided over the introduction of the worker participation structure at RJR, which resulted in the company's workers owning shares in the organization.

She also remembers Spaulding as a keen sportsman, having played a lead role in the Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament for years and said he did much to promote sport and Jamaican culture in the broadcast media.

Grange noted that he was thoroughly deserving of all the honors bestowed on him, including the Order of Distinction, Commander Class; induction into the CBU Hall of Fame in 2001; the Caribbean Peer Awards Lifetime Achievement; the Caribbean Media Corporation Award of Excellence for Leadership and the Advertising Agencies Association of Jamaica's Millennium Man Award.

Other Tributes The Jamaica Broadcasting Commission hailed Spalding as having a stellar career in media administration and widely respected as a “pioneer and shrewd manager.” The Commission said it worked closely with Spaulding; most recently in his capacity as cochair of the National Digital Switchover Steering Committee. It said his passing has left a void in the broadcasting fraternity.

The Caribbean Broadcasting Union, CBU, paid tribute to Spaulding, remembering his pivotal role in piloting the organization as a former chairman, and in the creation of the Caribbean Media Corporation.

Spalding was president of the CBU from 1987 to 1991 and spearheaded the CBU's acquisition of its own domestic satellite uplink.

He also contributed to the development of the Caribbean News Agency, (CANA), as a director until 2011, and nurtured the formation of the Caribbean Media Corporation, (CMC), and was its chairman in 2000.

In its tribute, the Media Association of Jamaica, MAJ, said Spalding, who served as chairman of the Association, was instrumental and dedicated to the advancement of the independence and freedom of the electronic and print media in Jamaica and the region.

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Prince Charles Calls Hurricane Devastation “Heartbreaking” The Prince of Wales, who recently wrapped up visits to several Caribbean nations decimated by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, has called the devastation caused by storms “utterly heartbreaking.”

Prince Charles (right) engages citizens of Dominica during his tour of the islands battered by Huricane Irma and Maria

Speaking after meeting families made homeless by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Prince Charles said it was "painful beyond words to see the devastation."

Prince Charles was on a three-day visit to Barbuda, Dominica and the British Overseas Territories of Anguilla, Turks and Caicos, and the British Virgin Island.

In Dominica, he walked through the ruins of Pichelin Village, shaking the hands of locals, stopping to chat and even watched a dance performance by local school children.

At a Friday night, Nov. 17, 2017 reception in the Antiguan capital of St John's, Charles said: "It was so painful beyond words to see the devastation that was so cruelly wrought across the Caribbean by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in those few, terrible weeks in September.”

"In Barbuda as well as in the British Overseas Territories of Anguilla, Turks and Caicos, and the British Virgin Islands; in Dominica, and in Puerto Rico, Saint Martin and other islands too, the loss of life and property and the damage to the natural environment have been utterly heartbreaking,” he added.”

“Caribbean a treasure trove for business” – Lee-Chin The Caribbean is ripe with opportunities and has three of the pre-conditions that must exist for success in business. That's the word from former Caribbean billionaire and founder and chairman of Portland Holdings Inc., Michael Lee-Chin.

Lee-Chin made the remarks as he opened the 41stst annual CCAA conference on the Caribbean and Central America at the Hotel Colonnade in

Coral Gables, Miami on Wednesday evening, Nov. 15th.

Addressing delegates at the opening reception, Lee-Chin identified the three preconditions as: Ÿ 1: “A difference between perception and reality” in order to create wealth; Ÿ 2: Ineffectiveness and; Ÿ 3: A lack of equity capital.

“The Caribbean is a treasure throve given these three preconditions,” the Jamaican-born, Canadian business man said. He also said the Caribbean has the perfect time zone and needs to

capitalize on this fact especially as it relates to ICT opportunities. ICT and medical tourism are both untapped sectors, Lee-Chin added.

The business magnate set the tone of the conference which continued Thursday with Jamaican economist and diplomat, Dr. Richard L. Bernal, telling panelists at a session on Caribbean business opportunities that the region's people must change the “mindset that we are small.”

He also agreed with Lee-Chin that off shore health care is a great untapped option and added that the region must exploit its natural resources of wind and solar “to give us an energy advantage.”

Jamaican Born US Soldier's Death Under Investigation The cause of death of a Jamaican-born, US soldier remains under investigation days after he died in Camp Buehring, Kuwait, the US Department of Defense says.

Sgt. 1st Class Hughton O. Brown, 43, of Brooklyn, New York died Nov. 14th in Camp Buehring, Kuwait, as a result of a non-combat related incident, the DOD said. He was supporting Operation Freedom's Sentinel and was assigned to the 306th Engineer Company, 411th Engineer Brigade, Farmingdale, New York when he died.

“We express our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Sergeant 1st Class Hughton Oneil Brown,” Army Reserve Command said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they mourn the loss of a loved one.

We've lost a valuable member of our team and he will be sorely missed.”

Brown's family has, however, told media in Jamaica that the military told them Sgt. Brown collapsed and died during a twomile jog with colleagues. (News Americas Now)

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What is your opinion with regards to the wave of sexual harassment charges which has suddenly come to fore?

Marcelle As a woman, I must first give this caveat about sexual harassment. It happens more often than you think. It happens because of our culture and how we view relationships between men and women. I believe that Hollywood has cultivated a culture where men and women are expected to trade sexual favors for plum roles.

This has been an accepted practice for a long time. Kudos to the initial brave souls that stood up and said I am not comfortable with this; I don't think this is right. To all those who followed behind them, one has to think they made the decision to comply with the status quo at the time in order to get ahead and now are either sharing the information for closure after a traumatic experience or just for notoriety. They did get that part they wanted and possibly complied because it was the norm.

However, now they want to come face-to-face with an act that was not something they wanted to do, or for others they are now part of a trendy group who are in the limelight and being supported by mainstream society.

Whatever the case, this issue is very complex and I would like to hope that we are truly going to change the way business gets done when the workplace is composed of both men and women. Are we going to raise our boys to respect women and their right to say no? And most importantly, is Hollywood ready to change the way they have always done business?

Debra This is a conversation that is long overdue. This is not about party politics; this is about power and intimidation. To all those men out there who are squirming in their seats and feeling uncomfortable with women finding their voice at this moment, multiply it by 10 and add years to it and you may start to understand what women all over this world experience on daily. I applaud the courage of these women to speak so younger women will also have the courage to speak up. Hopefully, this is the beginning of the conversation and not the end.

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Sharon I fully support and believe the women who have come forward to hold their abusers accountable. Their strength and bravery is amazing even though it took forty years. Women need to feel empowered to confront these predators so they are not rewarded and placed in even more powerful positions where they can abuse more women. Our culture must reflect and make changes to this dangerous practice and give women a safe forum to report such abuses.

Melissa Harassment of any kind, sexual or otherwise, has no place in a professional environment. The recent surge in sexual harassment complaints from the entertainment, news and political sectors confirm what we have all whispered about for years.

Kudos to these brave women for coming forward!

It's time to uproot the sometimes systematic and institutionalized culture of sexual harassment that exists in America.

Male Respondent This is not a one way street. I want to know when the men are going to come forward too? Is it that a man coming forward would make him less of a man? Often women harass men to benefit themselves financially and otherwise.

Male Respondent I think this whole sexual harassment thing is going to affect the relationship between man and woman. Now a man will be hesitant to interact with a woman. It may end up that a woman will find it hard to get a man.

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Male Respondent It's a terrible thing happening right now.

Yes, there is some merit to some of their claims, but there is a lot of women who set up men to gain things and when they don't get what they want them cry sexual harassment. It is a thin line to straddle. I don't know how this is going to work out.

Editor's Note: Male respondents in this week's Talk-Up segment declined to be identified publicly sighting sensitivity of the topic.

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It is almost the end of November and the beginning of the “season.” For some, it's the shopping season; for others the Christmas season and the holiday season; and for most - the giving season.

The giving season begins with Thanksgiving Day falling this year on Thursday, November 23rd. Although this year may have presented challenges to individuals, families and the community, the majority have much to be thankful for.

But there are those, who for various reasons, find themselves in adverse situations with little to be thankful for.

Over the next few days, individuals, groups and community organizations will host dinners for the less fortunate or donate turkeys and other food items. The giving season continues through Christmas or the end of the year, with most residents in the community adapting a spirit of kindness and brotherly love hardly seen during the rest of the year.

People who normally paid scant attention to the plight of the poor will now find it possible to recognize those who have little, are probably homeless, or live in deplorable conditions.

Some will reach out to children who have no toys to play with. It may be difficult for some to even participate in long-term projects to alleviate poverty.

Nonetheless, more can be done outside of the end of year giving season to help the less fortunate in the community. Then comes the New Year and the giving season leaves with the Christmas and holiday seasons.

It is gratifying that at least for four to five weeks of each year, there is this giving spirit. But, unfortunately, the poor revert to poverty, the hungry to hunger, and the sufferers to suffering as the giving season ends.

Several community and other organizations should be commended for providing for needy individuals, including children, from Thanksgiving through to the end of the year.

However, those concerned with fighting poverty year-round, often question why the same diligent planning for fund raising, food collections, food banks, clothing and toy drives, home repair and the general spirit of goodwill and generosity cannot extend throughout the year?

More often than not, regardless of how sympathetic and concerned they are with improving the plight of the poor and less fortunate in society, some people are unable to assist. As indicated in a report released recently by United Way, over 60 percent of Floridians live pay-check to pay-check, with very little disposable income to allot to charitable causes.

But, there are others in the community, including public organizations, which could be more involved in making realistic long-term plans and implementing strategies to provide assistance to the poor year-round.

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There are those who would argue that state and local governments should implement policies that secure more equitable distribution of incomes, and radically reduce poverty. But, until such policies materialize, the reality of life is that poverty exists side by side with prosperity.

As thanks is given this season; as funds are found to load shopping carts during the shopping season and pile gifts under Christmas trees, people are urged to remember the less fortunate.

People tend to save diligently for the end of year holidays. Several organizations also diligently organize and plan fund raising for charitable reasons around the holiday season. It has been suggested that if these organizations urge people to set aside just one percent of the funds they save monthly for holiday shopping for charity, more could be done to assist the poor throughout the year, not just at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

This sounds like a positive suggestion. Of course, it would take serious planning to make the implementation of this suggestion practical; but at least it deserves the effort.

Generosity towards those less fortunate shouldn't be committed just to the giving season. Such generosity should be part of a longer-term commitment.

Something seems awry for widespread charity to be placed on hold for eleven months, then unwrapped and displayed with much publicity for just one month.

It would be good as the community gives thanks this year, to also commit to helping the poor for the long-term!

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Congresswoman tries to save TPS and Haitians Caribbean American Congresswoman pushes Bill to save TPS as Trump Administration gives Haitians the boot The Donald Trump administration has given some 60,000 Haitian immigrants who were protected from deportation by a Temporary Protected Status, (TPS), designation the boot. But a CaribbeanAmerican Congressmember is taking a proactive stance.

While many have expressed rage and sadness following the Monday, November 20th announcement by Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Elaine Duke, that she was ending the program, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, while slamming the administration's decision, has introduced a measure aimed at saving all TPS beneficiaries in the U.S. The bill, dubbed the ASPIRE Act, would let every person covered by TPS on Jan. 1, 2017, apply for permanent residency by proving before a judge that they would face extreme hardship if forced to return home. The bill, if it becomes law, would cover not only nationals of Haiti but also of Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Somalia, Liberia, Sudan, South Sudan, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Nepal, Yemen and Syria – all of whom have lost their TPS designation under Trump.

Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., has introduced the legislation with Miami Republican Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Washington

Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal.

Clarke believes she has the bi-partisan support needed to push the bill through the House and into the Senate but it could be months before it becomes a reality or not and the clock is ticking for Haitians with TPS status who now have until July 22, 2019 to get out of the US or find a way to legally adjust their status.

Florida Republican Congresswoman RosLehtinen said losing Haitians with TPS status from Florida is would be “a tragedy for Miami” and she urged her friends in Congress to “let's pass law to stop family divisions.”

Haitian-born Republican Congresswoman, Mia Love, also took to Twitter to insist that “#Haiti is not prepared to bring 60,000 people back to a nation still recovering from the 2010 earthquake.”

“I saw the conditions myself, and will continue working with my colleagues from across the aisle to extend #TPS protections,” she added.

Senator Marco Rubio, (R-FL), who in an op-ed in the Miami Herald over the weekend had urged the Trump administration to extend

the status for Haitians, was on Tuesday silent on the issue on Twitter, choosing instead to focus on Puerto Rico and Tax Reform.

Still ironically, while many slammed the move and planned protests outside Mar-Lar-Go Tuesday, Haitians for Trump, a group of Haitian-Americans who supported the Republican candidate over Hillary Clinton in the 2016 general elections, was thanking the President on Twitter.

“Thank you @realDonaldTrump for the extension of #TPS for the Haitians. Make Haiti Great Again,”the group tweeted late Monday night, following the November 20th announcement.

A dozen former government officials and heads of private firms have been accused of embezzling $2 billion in Venezuelan oil loans by a special Haitian Senate commission.

The money was supposed to have helped the country rebuild after the devastating 2010 earthquake.

PetroCaribe provided Haiti and several other cash-strapped Caribbean countries with subsidized oil on favorable financing terms over a 25-year period with a 1 percent interest rate and a two- to three-year grace period. This was to allow the countries to use the savings to finance social and economic projects.

But an anti-corruption investigation in Haiti concluded that charges should be filed against two former prime ministers, several ex-ministers and the owners of private firms on grounds they misappropriated and embezzled money that left post-quake Haiti with unfinished government buildings, poorly constructed housing and overpriced public works contracts

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Holness urges Diaspora

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He said having the Jamaican Diaspora as a power base, especially in the U.S., would allow for many issues of concern to Jamaica to be addressed, including derisking.

“We need to have our people in all spheres of influence in the world … that is how we are going to ensure we move Jamaica from prosperity to poverty.”

RECONFIGURING THE CONSTITUTION Holness, answering a challenge thrown out by Don James, President of the south-east chapter of JABA, said his Jamaica Labour Party, (JLP), administration “intends to pursue” the reconfiguration of the country's constitution to allow nationals in its Diaspora overseas to vote or run for office.

The PM said the move would be a “progressive step” and reiterated, as he has since 2015, that he likes the French election model which allows nationals overseas to vote but their ballots are registered for only one constituency in France, and not across all constituencies, which would then have an impact on the outcome of the election.

As he did before he took office, PM Holness explained that the Diaspora vote, under a reconfigured constitution, would mean that Jamaicans abroad would have a representative in Jamaica's Parliament who they can vote for.

Jamaicans currently living in the US and who are naturalized US citizens cannot run for office in Jamaica but can vote if they are resident there at least six months, under the current constitution.

LOCAL ISSUES The PM also brought nationals up to date on the progress he said his government has made on many fronts to date including the creation of 60,000 jobs recently; being number one in the Caribbean on the ease of Doing Business Rankings and boosting consumer confidence.

He touched briefly on the hot button issue of crime and violence, saying that violence in the country is “almost cultural” and seems to be used over diplomacy to settle conflicts. He insisted that more can be done to curb the flow of weapons from the U.S. to Jamaica but admitted that setting aside 7 percent of GDP to repay the country's debt, there is less money to spend on fighting crime and corruption.

The PM also touted the National Identification System, (NIDS), legislation, saying the measure will also allow nationals in the Diaspora to apply for a national ID card to do business in Jamaica.

JABA AWARDS Prime Minister Holness was presented the keys to the city of Broward County by Commissioner Dale Holness and was also awarded the 'Distinguished Leadership Award' by JABA. Other top JABA awardees included City of Miramar Commissioner, Maxwell Chambers, who was presented with the Public Service Award; Judge Norman Hemmings, who was presented with the Distinguished Judiciary Officer Award; Desmond and Catherine Malcolm, who were presented with the Distinguished Community Service Award and attorney Latoya Martells, who was presented with the JABA Attorney Award.

Several local law students also received scholarships from JABA members and sponsors.

Chinese Lantern Festival launches in Lauderhill The Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce and Visit Lauderhill kicked off the eight-week Chinese Lantern Festival with a ribbon cutting ceremony and VIP reception on November 21st.

The Chinese Lantern Festival, produced by Hanart Culture, is a totally immersive experience among Chinese culture, where families will have the pleasure to take in multi-hued “The Wild” animal lantern displays, live entertainment, authentic Chinese food, hand-made gifts by Chinese craftspeople, and more. Over 50,000 visitors are expected to attend the Chinese Lantern Festival during its 8-week stay at Central Broward Regional Park.

Guests of the VIP reception were treated to a kung fu demonstration, a preview of the festival and an allaround immersion into Chinese culture through food, music and dance.

Reception dignitaries in attendance included include: Broward County Mayor Barbara Sharief; City of Lauderhill Mayor Richard Kaplan; City of Lauderhill Vice Mayor Ken Thurston; City of Lauderhill Commissioner Margaret Bates; Broward County Park and Recreation Director Dan West; Lauderhill Regional

Chamber of Commerce President Sharon McLennon, and Chinese Lantern Festival Producer George Zhao.

City of Margate Mayor Arlene R. Schwartz and Vice Mayor Anthony N. Caggiano attended the event along with representatives from the City of North Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach, Miami Dade County and members of the Chinese American business community.

The Festival doors will be open Wednesday through Sunday evenings, until Monday, January 15, 2018.

Urban League Rallies Partners to Open Access to More Small Business Funding Morgan Stanley, National Urban League Urban Empowerment Fund (NUL-UEF), National Development Council (NDC), and the Urban League of Broward County (ULBC) have announced a historic initiative to provide minority owned businesses in Florida with greater access to capital. Through a lending initiative called the Capital Access Fund (CAF), approximately 300 jobs will be created or maintained within three years nationwide. Originally lauched in Cleveland in December 2016, South Florida represents

the second market in the initiative's expansion. To date, CAF has provided 16 loans totaling $2.5 million which will create over 158 jobs and retain over 197 jobs in the Greater Cleveland community.

To launch CAF Florida, the Urban League of Broward County will host the M3 Business Summit: Money, Markets & Management. The Summit will be held at the Urban League of Broward County's Community Empowerment Center in Fort Lauderdale (560 NW 27th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311).

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Miss Jamaica Universe in South Florida from A1

the Miss Universe Pageant in Jamaica,” explainedd Levy, “Our winner will be going to Jamaica for the Miss Jamaica Universe Pageant.”

Davina, who stands at 5' 9,” was crowned Miss Jamaica Universe on August 26th at the grand coronation ceremony held at Kingston's Pegasus Hotel.

She's a former Pulse model who walked the runway of London Fashion Week and a 2nd year marketing student at the University of the West Indies. She told CNW she entered the Jamaican contest as she felt 'unaccomplished' and wanted to “reach a wider platform.”

Davina sports a 70's style afro. This natural hairstyle has endeared her to many fans at the Jamaican pageant and on social media. She said, although the Afro has reemerged as a popular hairstyle, she wasn't really into the trend. “But last year my Grandma passed and the frustration with everything made me decide to cut my hair off.”

“The plan wasn't to keep it very short,” she continued. “But it became my greatest asset and I decided that I'm just gonna keep growing it, and today there's this big 'Fro which nobody wants me to get rid of it.”

“I am trying to empower other females like myself (to) just embrace their natural hair and understand they don't need to put in anything in their hair to be beautiful.”

– Davina Bennett Davina admitted being very excited to be representing Jamaica in the Miss Universe pageant. “It's a new adventure, definitely one of the biggest impacts in my life. I'm a bit nervous but nerves are good. I am open minded to just experience everything that comes at me,” she said with confidence.

She is accustomed to challenges. She has tried three times to sign up with an international modeling agency, without being successful. She was also robbed at gunpoint this year, 2 days before her 21st birthday. She feels she had to overcome those setbacks to fulfill her life's purpose.

She prepared hard for the Miss Jamaica, and continues doing so for the Miss Universe pageant. The work includes a lot of gym time, speech training, sleepless nights… talking and

motivating herself with her personal mantra: “Just finish; execute and finish.”

One of her missions is to provide a platform for the deaf. She has been touring Jamaica to promote her platform and foundation, the Davina Bennett Foundation for the Deaf, with the objective of “bringing awareness to the deaf by getting the exposure from the Miss Universe Pageant.”

“I am the mother coach for Jamaica's rst deaf model,” Davina explained. “She was really my inspiration behind starting a foundation to help others like her who are deaf and who need the opportunity, or someone, to stand up for them.”

Davina was born in Mitchell Town, Clarendon and attended Clarendon College where she said she learned a lot of “core values and morals.”

Offering a message to the Jamaican Diaspora, Davina said: “Tell everybody to embrace themselves. Just be confident, know you're worthy, you're beautiful and you're good enough.”

Jamaican contestants have historically competed well in the Miss Universe pageant, but have yet to win the coveted crown. Jamaica has so far secured 6 top ten finalists: Sandra Foster in 1989, Kimberley Mais in 1991, Nicole Haughton in 1999 and Christine Straw in 2004.

Two of the six placed in the top five: Yendi Phillips was 1strunner-up in 2010 and Kaci Fennell was 4th runner-up in 2014.

The Miss Universe Pageant takes place on November 26, 2017 at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Although the days are getting shorter in some parts of the world and the temperature is dropping, there's a place where runners can experience tropical bliss and fitness in a singular event. The sixth annual Kingston City Run features a 5k, 10k and a half marathon run (and walk), from March 16 to 18, 2018.

The event was conceptualized to help raise funds to support projects for the homeless in Kingston and to raise the awareness of Kingston as a travel destination. Since the inaugural event in 2013, it has grown in popularity, attracting large numbers of overseas visitors to participate in the three distance races.

Local WAVS radio personality, Pat Montague, will be among the many South Floridians making the trek to participate.

“I look forward to participating in the annual Kingston City Run 1/2 Marathon, 10K and 5K Run/Walk.

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The starting line of the Kingston City Run 2016

reconnecting with friends and visiting my hometown, its mission to raise awareness and money to support sustainable program for the homeless population in the City makes my participation and experience worthwhile.

The races normally begin in the early morning hours on Sunday, March 18th at the historical Emancipation Park in upper Kingston or New Kingston. Runners run through the scenic streets of new Kingston for the 5k, 10k, and the halfmarathon, experiencing the vibe of this major Caribbean city while taking in the eclectic attractions and entertainment sites.

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Visitors have the chance, while competing with local runners, to win over 30 sectional prizes, including Top Male, Top Female, Age Group Prizes For Male And Female, and Fastest Mascot among others.

Kingston City Run starts with a Friday Night Carnival Party, a Lifestyle and Fitness Expo on Saturday and Race Day on Sunday, followed by an Awards Ceremony and after party.

Those from the US who would like to participate in the Kingston City Run next March should book air reservations early to arrive at Kingston's Norman Manley International, which is served by several international airlines, including American Airlines, Caribbean Airlines, Jet Blue, West Jet, Air Canada Rouge, British Airways, Copa, Delta, Spirit and Insel Air. Special accommodation weekend packages are being offered by Kingston hotels, including Altamont Court, The Courtleigh Hotel & Suites, The Jamaica Pegasus, The Knutsford Court Hotel, Hotel Four Seasons, Christar Villas and The Spanish Court Hotel.

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Malene Carr-Mullings, of Train Fit Club in Jamaica, says the event “is one of the best ways to do a scenic tour of Kingston's iconic places, including the famous Devon House, Emancipation Park, Kings House (home of the Governor General), Hope Zoo and Gardens and even run past the 'King of Reggae's' former home, the Bob Marley Museum.”

“Whether you live in Jamaica or are visiting, it's one of the best running tours you will ever do,” she added.

During the event this year, some 250 runners participated in the half marathon and 2,500 in the 5k.

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Most Caribbean-Americans in Florida have adapted to the traditional American celebration of Thanksgiving that occurs on the last Thursday of November annually.

What they have discovered as they join their American neighbors in celebrating Thanksgiving, is that having a turkey for the customary Thanksgiving dinner is like having Christmas dinner in the Caribbean without roast chicken and/or baked ham.

However, Caribbean-Americans prefer having a Caribbean touch, at their Thanksgiving dinner. In order to create this touch Jimmie Jackson, the 2013 winner of the Publix Cook-Off at the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival, provided this recipe for Jerk Smoked Turkey.

Jimmie says he uses a brine for the jerk smoked turkey.

He says this is optional but it does make turkey tastier. The turkey gets some of its savory and rich flavors from this brine. He, however, cautions the cooks to be easy on the salt because they will be required to add JJC jerk rub on the big bird.

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1 bottle(s) Seville orange marmalade 2 teaspoon(s) orange peel, grated 2 cup(s) fresh orange sections 5 medium ripe bananas 2 tablespoon(s) fresh lime juice 1/4 cup(s) brown sugar 2 tablespoon(s) Grace White Cane Vinegar

1 Dressed Turkey (approx 12 t0 30 lbs) 2 quarts cold water 2 quarts vegetable stock or water( but less flavor) ¾ cup kosher or coarse salt 2 tbsp all spice berries 2 dried bay leave 1 dried thyme 5 oz JJC hot dry jerk rub.

Rum Punch Rum is a perennial Caribbean favorite, found at parties and family gatherings. Although the punch consists of rum it can consumed by all members of the family, as it can be diluted for the very young or very old.

However, the following recipe offers the best flavor in the traditional rum punch: There is a popular rhyme in Jamaica, which if followed, should offer those who want to make a rum punch a more than useful guide. The rhyme goes: “One of sour, two of sweet, three of strong and four of weak.”

This rhyme is translated by using the following ingredients: 1. One of sour is 1 measure of lime juice.

2. Two of sweet is one measure of granulated sugar and one measure of (strawberry) syrup.

3. Three of strong is three measured of rum (preferably white rum).

4. Four of weak is 4 measures of water.

Preparation In a large pot, combine vegetable stock, sugar, salt, allspice berries, bay leave and thyme.

Simmer over medium heat for about 12 to 15 minutes until all sugar and salt has dissolved.

Remove from heat and allow it to cool down.

Add cold water to mixture. Place turkey in plastic container or plastic trash bag and place in a bucket.

Once you brine your turkey over night or up to 32 hours, remove turkey for brine and place on a pan and allow it to rest.

Pour all excess liquid away and pat turkey dry with paper towels. Next, rub your turkey completely with JJC hot jerk rub and now the cook is ready to smoke or roast the turkey.

Jimmie says turkeys can be unpredictable but there are some important factors determining cooking time. These factors include: the thickness of the breast, how well the bird is defrosted and how long it was left at room temperature.

Note: Measures can be table spoons or gallon bottles, but always use the same ratio of one or the other. Then Simply mix all the ingredients together, and the result is the delectable rum punch. Serve over ice and enjoy.

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Serena Williams Finds New Doubles Partner American-born tennis ace Serena Williams, 36, has taken a new 'doubles partner' for life as she became the wife of Redditt co-founder, Alexis Ohanian, 34, on Thursday, November 16th.

The couple was married in a Beauty and the Beast-themed wedding at the Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans on Thursday, November 16th. They were surrounded by their adorable 2-month-old daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian, close family members and some 250 friends.

The guests, who arrived to the wedding in limousines, were dropped off at a tent in front of the building and were hardly visible to waiting reporters and camera persons.

However, it was later revealed that guests included super-star Beyonce, Eva Longoria, Ciara, Lala, Kim Kardashian, Kelly Rowland and

Serena's sister, Venus.

Williams and the Reddit co-founder began dating in 2015. They announced their engagement last December, sharing the news on Ohanian’s information sharing website.

Serena, the winner of 23 Grand Slam singles, who took a break from the national and international tennis circuit because of her pregnancy, gave birth to the couple's child, Alexis, on Sept. 1st.

Due to her pregnancy, Williams has not been on the professional court since the 2017 Australian Open, which she went on to win in January after finding out she was expecting.

According to reports, Williams has indicated she wants to defend her Australian Open title in 2018. She could be back in action in less than two months as she attempts to join Margaret Court on 24 Grand Slam singles titles.

Ninja Man found guilty

Ricardo “Ricky Trooper” Johnson

The three men had been on trial for five weeks in a hearing that was closed to the public.

During the trial, the prosecution called a total of seven witnesses, including three civilians, even as Ninja Man, 51, fell ill and had to be taken to hospital where he was reportedly diagnosed as having suffered from a mild heart attack.

Sentencing for the three is set for December 15th.

Born in Annotto Bay, Jamaica, Ninja Man launched his deejay career with the Black Culture Sound System at age 14 as "Double Ugly." In 1980, he released his debut single as "Uglyman" and by 1987 he

Non-Jamaican Group Grabs Top Spot On Billboard Reggae Charts For yet another week, a nonJamaican reggae group has grabbed the top spot on the Billboard Reggae Charts.

Hawaiian reggae group, The Green, climbed to the coveted number one spot with 'Marching Orders' for this weekending, Nov. 25, 2017.

The Green blends roots reggae with traditional Hawaiian music and have dominated the chart since their selftitled debut album in February 2010.

'Marching Orders' is the group's fourth album and features reggae artist Busy Signal.

Their third album, 'Hawaii 13,' also topped the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart, selling 4,960 copies in its first week of release.

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Dancehall Star Vybz Kartel Teases Raunchy Christmas Singles

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by 1997, Ninjaman changed his name once again to "Brother Desmond" and began signing gospel and sought help to fight his crack cocaine addiction as a born again Christianity.

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changed his name to Ninja Man and recorded and produced his first hit single "Protection," a duet with Courtney Melody.

His hits over the years, including "Murder Dem," "Permit to Bury" and "Above the Law," has reinforced Ninjaman's image of a violent rude boy. But

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From World's Fastest Man, to Speed Officer to retired Triple Olympian – Jamaica's Usain St. Leo Bolt is racking up the titles.

His latest, however, is the most unusual as the sprint king has now taken on training the Australian cricket squad.

Bolt is training the team's batsmen on how to run faster between wickets as the Aussies gear up for the 2017-2018 Ashes cricket series.

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West Indies Gear Up To Face Kiwis The beleaguered West Indies cricket squad will be put to the test next month as the senior men's side gear up to face the Kiwis in New Zealand.

The Windies will face the New Zealand side in two test matches that get underway at the Basin Reserve in Wellington from December 1st-5th.

The second test match is set to be played at Hamilton's Seddon Park from December 9-13th.

Three ODIs will follow on Dec. 19th, 22nd and 25th while three T20s follow on Dec. 28th and 29th, 2017 and Jan. 1, 2018.

The Windies will be led by skipper Jason Holder. The full team includes: Kraigg Brathwaite, Kieran Powell, Shai Hope, Sunil Ambris, Jermaine Blackwood, Roston Chase, Miguel Cummins, Shane Dowrich, Shannon Gabriel, Shimron Hetmyer, Devendra Bishoo, Alzarri Joseph, Raymon Reifer and Kemar Roach.

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"They don't really have a lot of explosiveness when they're running. They seem to always take off at a slow rate.

Getting that right will definitely help,” Bolt was quoted by The Sun as saying.

Australian batsman Peter Handscomb added it was "cool" to have the chance to work with the fastest man alive ahead of the Ashes series.

“He was trying to get us nice and low in the turn and in and out. The first couple of steps are key and if we can get them right, we'll be fast,” Handscomb added.

The Ashes series opens with the first test in Brisbane from Nov 23rd-27th and will wrap up on Jan. 4-8, 2018 in Sydney.

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Jamaican-born, Windies star cricketer, Chris Gayle, fresh from winning a defamation lawsuit in Australia, opened the batting for the Rangpur Riders in the ongoing edition of the Bangladesh Premier League, (BPL).

Gayle opened for the Riders with Brendon McCullum for the first time in more than eight years.

The Rangpur Riders held its nerve to beat Sylhet Sixers in a match of the BPL at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Monday, Nov. 20th. The Riders' scored 169 for seven with Gayle slamming a half-century and Mccullum, 33.

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