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In what many in South Florida's Caribbean-American community describe as a “shocking and devastating" upset, Republican Donald Trump convincingly won the US presidency in general elections held on Tuesday, November 8. In preliminary results, as of Wednesday morning, Trump needing 270 electoral votes to be elected, had won 306, including Florida's 29. Democrat Hillary Clinton tallied 232. continues on B4 – Caribbean Americans shocked over Clinton’s defeat
THOUGHTS FROM THE COMMUNITY What do you think about the outcome of the elections?
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The Children are our Future Ameena Shaheed during the scholarship Gala held at the Renaissance Planta on Hotel (Photo by: HumbleLion Photography)
Cultural Explosion The African Wardrobe Fes val held at the Old Dillard Museum in Fort Lauderdale featured head wraps, tradi onal clothing and more (Photo by: Jaury Jean-Enard)
King of Kings The 86th H.I.M & Empress Menen Corona on Anniversary & Derrick Lara of the Tamlins Touch the Mike (Photo by: Gail Zucker Photography
Respect and Recogni on Hai an Lawyers Associa on co-sponsored the celebra on of the Honorable Judge Melvia Green, one of the founding members of Gwen S. Chery Black Women Lawyers Associa on and the only Black Female Circuit Court Judge in Miami-Dade County, Florida – (Contributed photo)
Pride and Industry These dazzling ladies at the Barbados 50th Independence celebra on at the Kiwanis Club in Lauderdale Lakes (Photo by: Uriah Bennet)
Goldson Spine and Rehabilita on Center during their Miami Grand Opening. Goldson Spine is the largest Caribbean owned Chiroprac c center opera ng in South Florida. (Photo by: Eric Greaves) Educa on is key Paul Hollywood, Lindell Douglas, Franz Hall, and Chuck B at the Galleon Founda on's 7th annual scholarship gala (Photo by: HumbleLion Photography)
Barbados 50th Paula Sco , Celia Earle, and Jackie Conliffe dance the night away during the pre-independence celebra on (Photo by: Uriah Bennet)
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Deadly drug hits streets of South Florida More than 50 Broward deaths in 6 months appear to be due to Carfentanil PERSPECTIVE
The Office of Medical Examiner and Trauma Services in a statement released earlier this week is warning people of the danger of Carfentanil – A powerful drug used to sedate 6,000 to 13,000 pound elephants have made it to the streets of South Florida, and people are dying. New laboratory testing strongly suggests that a suspected 53 recent deaths handled by the Broward County Office of Medical Examiner and Trauma Services are due to Carfentanil, a synthetic opioid that's 100 times deadlier than fentanyl, which itself is nearly 50 times more
Carfentanil is a powerful sedative used on elephants – weighing between 5,000 to 14,000 pounds. That is between 26 to 72 times the weight of an average male. lethal than heroin. Ingesting just a few granules of Carfentanil the size of table salt can lead to death. It is to be by far the most deadly of the opiates readily available to those who use street drugs. Carfentanil is found to be so dangerous that First Responders, Medical Examiner and
Medical personnel, and even drug-sniffing dogs who breathe its fumes are at risk and must be immediately treated with Narcan (Nalaxone) - a medication used to block the effects of opioids or face death. In most circumstances, those buying and using drugs off the street don't even know
they're ingesting it until it's too late. Even if they have a dose of Narcan available, Carfentanil can kill them before they can use it, according to Dr. Craig Mallak, Broward's Chief Medical Examiner. "If you're buying heroin or cocaine, or any drug on the streets for that matter, it could be laced with Carfentanil, and if it is there's a very high chance you will die," said Mallak. His office has seen three cases this week alone that are most probably due to Carfentanil. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued a Carfentanil warning to the public and law enforcement across the country to educate them about the dangers of this and other synthetic opiates. The DEA says most synthetic drugs such as this one come from China, through Mexico, but Dr. Mallak says it can also be made using recipes found on the internet.
Children at Lauderhill prep school suddenly stricken Panic struck the Ave Marie Friends Prep School in Lauderhill on Monday when children were stricken with vomiting, diarrhea and nausea shortly after lunch. The first child showed symptoms at approximately 2:00 pm and within minutes over 20 kids had similar complaints. Some of the children were so badly affected with stomach gripes, and were dehydrated from vomiting and diarrhea, that they had to be taken to neighboring hospitals including Plantation General Hospital and Broward Health Coral Springs. Checks by National Weekly on Tuesday showed that all the children had been treated and released.
Lucy Burns, whose four-year-old nephew attends the school, and lives in its vicinity (5801 NW 19 Street in Lauderhill), said she was coming home and saw the ambulances and fire trucks, She thought there was a fire at the school and rushed there to find some children suffering from what she assumed was gastroenteritis, a stomach ailment in which the symptoms are vomiting, nausea and dehydration. When she checked on the condition of her nephew, Charlie, he was fine. Calling the school on Tuesday, one of the owners, Rudy Ford, said it accommodates 50 pre-school children aged three to five daily. It was closed while the Child Protective
Investigation Section of the Broward Sheriff Office and Florida Department of Health i(FDH) investigates what caused the children to be sick. Ford couldn't comment on the cause of illness. “We are waiting on the outcome of the investigation to determine what caused the problem,” he said. Burns said she was told by parents of sick children that it was ether caused by food poisoning, or contamination of the lunch the children had hours earlier. The lunch was catered by an outside vendor. That information was verified by Lauderhill Fire Rescue's assistant chief Jeff Levy who said it appeared the “common denominator” for the
sudden illnesses were the meals. Calls to the FDH bore no information on the cause of illness, as “the department's policy prohibits providing information on ongoing investigations.” Ford said the school began operation in 2012. The principal, Carinita Rhone, has Caribbean heritage. He described the school as “having an impeccable record.” Broward County Childcare Center describes Ave Marie Friends Prep School as a “Full Day, After School” institution with “Food served.” The school has regularly inspected by the Childcare Center. Inspections were conducted twice in 2014 and twice in 2015.
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The Jamaican government is predicting that the economic growth in four years will surpass the five per cent figure it has set. Prime Minister Andrew Holness addressing the signing of a declaration of intent to implement the proposals outlined by the Economic Growth Council (ECG) said the said the so-called '5 in 4′ target could be exceeded. The ECG chaired by businessman, Michael Lee Chin was established by the Holness government soon after it won the general elections earlier this year. It has a mandate to help the government achieve five per cent gross
domestic product (GDP) growth in four years. Holness addressing the ceremony on Monday night, spoke of the sacrifices Jamaicans made as the island dealt with a four-
year made by Jamaicans under the four-year US$948.1 million Extended Fund Facility (EFF) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Lee-Chin said he was also confident that the growth target would be achieved. Last week Finance Minister Audley Shaw said Jamaica recorded 2.3 per cent growth for the July to September quarter, the highest in a single quarter since 2002 and the Planning Institute of Jamaica has projected 1.7 per cent gross domestic product (GDP) growth this fiscal year. Over last 20 years, Jamaica has averaged GDP growth of 0.5 per cent per annum.
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Heavy rains pound St. Vincent - one killed Heavy rains in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Wednesday, resulted in the death of a boy while another one is reported missing. Early Wednesday, security officials reported that the body of Phillip Compton, 12, from the Grenadine island of Bequia was found after he was swept away by floodwaters as he tried to clear a drain. The police in confirming the death said Coast Guard had joined in the search for a missing six-year-old boy, who along with his elder brother, had been swept away by a river as a result of the heavy rains that The missing boy has been identified as Jayquan May, however, the police reported that his 10-year-old brother, Jafon, was found at sea on Wednesday, nearly half a mile from the spot where he had been
Prime Minister Dean Barrow is currently in United States for talks the government's legal and financial advisers. A brief statement issued by his office on Tuesday, gave no details of the discussions only saying that the talks will be on “various pending matters”. Belize has in the past complained at the decision by banks in the United States to end their relationship with banks in Belize and other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states. Belize says the so called correspondent banking and de-risking issues could lead to economic problems. Barrow is scheduled to return to Belize on the weekend.
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swept away. He has been taken to hospital suffering with a broken right foot and an injury to the head. The boys' mother, whose name was not disclosed, fainted on the beach and had to be rushed to hospital. A heavy rain, stemming from a surface trough in the vicinity of the country, has dumped close to five inches of rain over the past 24 hours, resulting in floods and landslides across the islands. On Wednesday, the Meteorological Office said the system would continue to affect the country and non-essential public servants were told to stay home and several privately owned businesses remained closed.
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What do you think of the outcome of the general elections? Theola: Sunrise/Trinidad – OMG! It was all about race and it just shows how much the country is divided and that is really sad. I'm just hoping that we can come together and survive from this. He's not Presidential –he lies a lot, he just can't be trusted; I'm just so scared about Trump. He just says anything, does whatever he wants, when he says “let's make America great again”, what he wants to say is “let's make America 'white' again.” Claudette: Plantation/Jamaica – I am beyond myself, I am distraught, I am overwhelmed, and just not happy. We'll just have to wait and see. Who knows? The man is so unpredictable. At the moment, it's hard to even think straight because it seems like – how could you have someone who is a misogynist, who is a racist, a woman grabber, a tax evader, a bankruptcy king – how could he be president? It's unreal. Robert: Tallahassee/England –I don't think that the vote of the common person is really too much of a factor with the electoral vote – I think it's all a scam if you ask me. I think that when you talk about the city and state level, it is more of a factor there, but a national level, it's as corrupt as corrupt can be. As far as the future, you're going to have a lot of people who are skeptic about voting because everybody assumes that this was a rigged election. William: Davie/Broward County – We'll just have to see how it all works out, won't we? It didn't seem like it happened very democratically. I'm just worried and I'm sure that a lot of people are. Not sure what's to come now, but we're about to find out. The good thing is obviously the president doesn't have absolute power – Look how they treated Obama. Miracles can happen, if he really wants to please everybody, he might have to shape up. Audrey: Plantation/Jamaica – The election was an eye-opening experience. I honestly never thought Donald Trump would have 'painted the country red'. It's for us (Democrats) to really sit back and examine ourselves and see why this really happened. We took a lot of things for granted in terms of the black vote with a lot of issues that were never addressed, especially [for] Haitians, so the black voter turnout was extremely low. Nadia: Plantation/Jamaican descent – I am an immigration attorney and I have been inundated all morning with calls from clients... It's difficult. I am a Democrat and I voted for Hillary and I would have preferred to see triumph especially because Obama has put in place services like DACA-Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and DAPA. I think that she would have continued, and now everything is pretty much up in the air. I really have not slept all night. Brian: Tamarac/New York – I was actually very shocked and surprised, and even thought I wanted Trump, I thought that he had no chance. I really thought that they wouldn't allow him to win – I'm not scared like everyone else, I don't think that the world is coming to an end, but I thought that she ran a negative campaign, it came back to bite her big time, and basically she underestimated the power of Donald Trump. Gregory: Sunrise/Jamaica – I don't even want to think about the elections. It's obvious, I feel, that Donald Trump was gonna win, but I wish Hillary did. There's gonna be a new president in the house, we just gotta live with what we got. I hope he do what he's supposed to do for the country, not for himself – don't criticize anybody cause we're all one, nobody better than the other… just make sure that it's safe for the kids. Jim: Sunrise/New Jersey – I'm devastated. It says to me that we're much more gullible as a people than I thought we were, and I'm anxious to see what he really does because I don't think that anybody really knows where he's coming from, so we may be surprised, we may be scandalized, I don't know. One or the other.
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Trump's main objective is to now heal the divisions Saying the outcome of the US presidential elections, with Donald Trump winning, shocked most Caribbean-Americans is an understatement. It's no secret; the majority of CaribbeanAmerican voters were Hillary Clinton supporters, who were convinced she would have been elected. However, the majority of polls and predictions by most analysts were badly off. Trump is the president-elect of the United States. Despite the pain of the loss, there's no sense in the community giving way to doubts, hopelessness and fear. The Democrats have lost
elections in the past. Al Gore's narrow and controversial loss to George W. Bush in the 2000 presidential elections was also devastating, but America prevailed and Democrats eventually rebounded. Now is the time for Democrats to do so again and find strength from Tuesday's humiliating loss. The immediate response to Clinton's defeat and Trump's election is for Americans of whichever party and race to heal the vast divide created by the bitter election campaign. This should be one of the priorities of President Trump. He made controversial comments during the course of the campaign, including about immigrants that created fear
among a large percentage of Americans. Exit polls conducted on Tuesday indicated 30 percent of Americans are scared of a Trump presidency, and 26 percent concerned. It's Trumps responsibility to dissuade this fear and administer the country in a manner that restores hope and faith in America. Hillary Clinton should also be involved in the healing process. She received a significant percentage of the popular vote. When all the votes are confirmed she could even win the popular vote nationally. Moreover, she won the majority vote in the urban areas of pivotal states like Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan and North Carolina. Although she no longer holds an elected office
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she still is a voice of influence and should not be reluctant to collaborate with Trump. It will also be incumbent on Congress to work hard to represent their respective districts, support the president, and promote diversity in their districts. One of the reasons exit poll data showed 60 percent of American voters expressed anger with Washington was because for the past eight years some representatives spent their time derailing the urban policies of President Obama. Residents in every congressional district, House and Senate, must be aggressive in insisting the demands of their district, respective communities, states and the nation are effectively addressed by their Congressional representatives. America elected a new president, and representatives in the US House and Senate, to improve the standard of their lives, must not spend the next four years railroading policies critical to the people. One fear of Caribbean-Americans is Trump's threat that under his administration the Affordable Care Act, Obamacare, will be repealed. However, this threat, endorsed by other Republicans, is easier said than done. It takes a two-third majority in Congress to repeal a law, and every Democratic representative in Congress must fight hard to prevent such a majority from prevailing for the majority of Americans who depend on Obamacare. Mr. Trump must be commended on his victory. Throughout his presidential bid he confounded his critics. He won the Republican nomination from a field of 16 other contenders, defeating experienced politicians including former Florida Governor Jeb Bush. After his nomination, he was given little chance to win the presidency, but he successfully built a coalition of white voters and is victorious. Unfortunately, his campaign polarized the nation further than it had been. He should now cast his campaign strategy aside and seek not only to be the nation's Commander-in-Chief, but also its Uniter-in-Chief. He has the most effective platform in the nation and the world from which to reach out to Democrats, Liberals, African Americans, Hispanics, Muslims, and other groups, to make America even stronger and greater. Despite the pain from Clinton's loss, all those who didn't support Trump and those who supported him, must insist his presidency is one that brings Americans together. This will be one of the key objectives of his administration.
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Caribbean leaders congratulate Trump Guyana President David Granger The President of Guyana, David Granger, also extended well-wishes to the president elect. Granger told reporters on Wednesday, that he is looking forward to working with the new US administration. He said the US elections were conducted in a transparent manner and it is now an issue for the American people and Guyana to respect the democratic choice of the American people. “This is a matter for the American people. America is a democratic country and the elections were conducted in a transparent
manner. I think there is no country in the world that is not aware of what was happening over the last six months, so even if some Guyanese had to vote, they were fully aware of the program of the two major candidates”, Granger said, noting that the United States plays a key role in hemispheric security in this part of the world and over the years, the US government has provided billions of dollars to Guyana and other Caribbean governments in the area of security.
Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness Prime Minister Andrew Holness has extended congratulations
on behalf of the Government and people of Jamaica, to the President-elect of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump. “The great value placed by Jamaica on the longstanding friendship and cooperation, which has shaped our bilateral relationship with the United States for more than 50 years,” said Holness who added that there is shared commitment to achieving and maintaining economic growth and development for the benefit of the peoples of both countries and for the peoples of the hemisphere. Holness emphasized the intention to build on existing initiatives, to explore new opportunities, as well as the desire to strengthen US/Caribbean and Jamaican relations.
Jamaica Opposition leader Portia Simpson Miller The leader of the opposition People's National Party (PNP), in Jamaica, Portia Simpson Miller Wednesday urged United States President-elect Donald Trump to “quickly reach across the political divide in the US and try to build bridges in the global space so that we can continue to foster peace and development around the world.” In her congratulatory message, Simpson Miller, who lead the People' National Party (PNP) into defeat in the February general continues on B4 – Congratulations
Florida voters approve medical marijuana Needing 60 percent of the votes of Florida voters, Amendment 2 – “the use of Marijuana for Debilitating Medical Conditions” received 71.29 percent of the votes in the November 8 general elections to be to be overwhelmingly approved. The support of the amendment was particularly strong in South Florida where votes in favor averaged 72.82 percent. The strongest support came from voters in Broward County with 75.57 percent of the votes. In Palm Beach County votes in support were 74.69 percent and in Miami-Dade where opponent to the amendment seem strongest, 68.21 percent of voters voted in favor. With approval of the amendment patients with a variety of medical conditions including epilepsy, asthma, glaucoma and certain cancers, can legally access and use medication derived
from marijuana extract for treatment. Florida now joins 24 other states that have already legalized medical marijuana. The approval of the use of medical marijuana is a welcome, albeit long sought victory, for the proponents of the initiative. Led by Orlando attorney John Morgan, the organization United For Care, have been pushing for legalization of marijuana for medical purposes since 2014. That year the amendment also appeared on the general election ballot but received 58.1 percent of the votes
Caribbean-American election victories provides silver lining Every cloud has a silver lining. Despite the ominous pall hovering over South Florida's Caribbean community in the aftermath of the presidential elections, Caribbean-Americans won positions in municipal and state races. In the Florida Senate District 38 race, former Florida Representative and Haitian-American Daphne Campbell was elected. Campbell said she's eager to serve in the Senate and continue representing her Miami-Dade District and the state. “There are several challenges to overcome and policies to accomplish, hard work to do, and I am grateful to be given a chance to continue this work in the Senate," she said. In Lauderdale Lakes, former Florida representative and Jamaican-American Hazelle Rogers --- who returned to the city where she started her political career --- won city mayor. She will succeed Barrington Russell who has been elected to represent Rogers' former district in the Florida House. Rogers said she was “extremely grateful and humbled to be elected by the people of Lauderdale Lakes, to not only serve the city but lead its future growth. Lauderdale Lake is a small city with powerful potential, and home to thousands of African and Caribbean Americans. With the help of its commissioners, staff, businesses and residents we will seek to meet this potential. My thanks to all those who voted to elect me.” Local Attorney Mark Douglas, also a JamaicanAmerican, created history in the city of Sunrise. He is the first
Caribbean-American and first black representative to sit on its commission. Ecstatic, but humble in victory, Douglas said, “I am so happy to have broken through this door that was previously closed. Now I have assumed a huge responsibility to adequately represent not only the large Caribbean-American population in the city, but all the people of this city that I call home. There is a lot of work to be done and I pray for strength, guidance, the cooperation of the other commissioners and the residents of the city to accomplish this work.” Making strong bids for election, but unfortunately not succeeding, were Jamaican-American Richard Campbell who lost Seat 1 on the City of Lauderhill Commission to incumbent Howard Berger. Campbell ran a strong race but in the end amassed only 44.35 percent of the votes to Berger's 50.57. A particular disappointing result was for experienced attorney Ian Richards who for the second consecutive election lost his bid to regain a seat as judge on the Broward County Court bench. Richards gained the majority votes in the August 30 primary elections over his opponent, attorney Nina Weatherly Di Pietro, but not the 50 percent needed to be elected. In Tuesday's run-off election Richards lost by a narrow margin. He received 48.45 percent to Di Pietro's 51.55 percent.
and was defeated. Morgan and organizers for the amendment spent some $7 million over the last two years in the effort to have the amendment approved. The campaign to approve the initiative cast an estimated $12 million. Now that the amendment has been approved, the Florida Department of Health has until July 2017 to establish the regulations to govern the policy. By October 2017, the policy is expected to be fully underway with registration of growers and medical marijuana dispensaries, and issuing of identification cards for patients approved to use marijuana. Ben Pollara who led the United For Care’s campaign to approve the amendment called the victory, “a gigantic victory for thousands of sick and suffering Floridians who will be able to see the benefit of this law very, very soon.” United For care estimates that some half-million Floridians suffering from diseases like glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, ALS, Parkinson’s Disease, HIV/AIDS and cancer will be eligible for treatment with extracts derived from marijuana. When the drug is on the market it is projected that Florida will be the second largest market in the nation for medication from marijuana.
THE ELECTIONS
From the streets of Kingston, Jamaica Just after midnight on November 8, the die was cast for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign. Donald Trump was being unofficially projected by television networks and cable channels as the 45th president of the United States. It triggered passionate arguments throughout Kingston, the Jamaica capital. "I never watch it (campaign) initially but when I did, I know he (Trump) was going to win. He was always giving numbers and solutions; she was just mocking him," said 44-year-old Richard Pow. Gary Pearson, a 25-year-old laborer, followed the news on his Smart Phone as he headed home. "I don't know what to think. Him sound like a man wha' stern but people 'round the world don't like him," he said. Weary election watchers were still coming to grips with Trump's win Wednesday morning. The brash real estate magnate did not endear himself to Jamaicans with his controversial statements on immigrants and people of color. "America made a choice between the red devil and the deep blue sea. That is not a place to raise a minority family," said Mark Trout, a 45-year-old Information Technology consultant. Since 2000's contentious election between George W. Bush and Al Gore, Jamaicans have followed the US national polls keenly. Most supported Democrat John Kerry when he unsuccessfully challenged Bush in 2004. They did the same for Barack Obama's historic election four years later, and his triumphant re-election in 2008. They threw their support behind Clinton, a former Secretary of State under Obama, who promised to continue many of his programs if elected.
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LA SECTION HAITIENNE US quietly deporting Haitians, again Despite the continuing aftermath of Hurricane Matthew's Category 4 impact on the Caribbean nation of Haiti, the U.S. government has once again begun deportation flights to the devastated region after temporarily halting them to give Haiti time to recover. Following Hurricane Matthew, Homeland Security Secretary, Jeh Johnson made the announcement that the United States would temporarily halt deportation flights to Haiti, this just weeks after the U.S. government announced on September 22 that it was ending a six-year moratorium on deportations to Haiti. Miami Herald confirms the deportation with Haiti human rights officials and a spokesman for the Haiti National Police who are responsible for meeting deportees when they are sent back. The first flight arrived last month in Port-au-Prince with 30 people on board and another flight arriving the following week carrying 40 people. “These are not criminal deportees but people who went to Brazil and transited through Mexico to San Diego, California,” said Pierre Esperance, executive director of the National Network Defense of Human Rights (RNDDH). He said the resumption of the flights while Haiti is struggling to rebound after the storm is “unacceptable. Frankly, the American government isn't showing solidarity with Haiti,” Esperance said. “Haiti is in an extremely complicated situation. You have a hurricane, ongoing flooding, elections that are coming and a bankrupt public treasury.” In the 5 weeks since Matthew made landfall in Haiti's, some 160 communities still inaccessible and more than 1.4 million people in urgent need of real assistance.
Massive cholera vaccination campaign launched Haiti on Wednesday launched a vaccination campaign against cholera in the areas of country hard hit hard by Hurricane Matthew last month resulting in the loss of lives of hundreds of people. “Today in Haiti marks the first day of a vaccination campaign against cholera in areas ravaged by Hurricane Matthew,” Stéphane Dujarric, the spokesman for the UN Secretary-General told reporters, noting that the campaign is supported by the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) and others. The target population is estimated at 820,000 people over one year of age. Activities will focus on municipalities most vulnerable to cholera outbreaks in the two southern departments of Grand'Anse and Sud, where there have been significant destruction of water and other supply systems,” Dujarric said. Haiti's Ministry of Health (MSPP) had requested the WHO and other members of the Global Task Force for Cholera Control to undertake the campaign as the authorities seek to reduce the number of cholera cases and reduce the deaths in the departments of the Sud and Grand'Anse. In the release, PAHO-WHO Representative Dr. Jean-Luc Poncelet stressed the importance of the leadership of MSPP in this vaccination campaign. He said some municipalities in the southwest peninsula have reported outbreaks of cholera since the hurricane hit on October 4, “so it is important to work together and with
partners to build local capacity for clinical management of cases in the cholera treatment centres”. Since the hurricane, the authorities have said more than 3,500 people have been affected by the disease. Poncelet noted that PAHO-WHO will support the Ministry of Health in activities including development of tools and technical support as well as reception, storage and transport of the vaccines and supplies in departments, municipalities and institutions. PAHO/WHO will also support training of vaccination staff supervisors and operators, and the coordination, collection and analysis of information, monitoring and evaluation. Concerning the multi-million dollar appeal for Haiti following the hurricane, the UN on Wednesday said it was only 36 per cent funded.
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Trinidad and Tobago award winning lm, TRAFFICKED, heads to SoFlo TRAFFICKED is a film by the award-winning international director Sean Hodgkinson that has been accepted into the 31st Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. Film Festival runs until November 20 and Trafficked screens on Sunday November 13 at 2:30 p.m. at the Sunrise Civic Centre Theatre. This marks the 20th time the film is being viewed by international audiences within one year of its premiere at the 2015 Trinidad and Tobago film festival where it was awarded best local feature. “This entire journey has surpassed our wildest dreams,” Hodgkinson said. “The Quirky Family can stand tall wherever they are in the world as we have tried our best to make Trinidad and Tobago proud and promote Caribbean film globally” “Trafficked is based on a true story so we also
Shaggy to headline Jerk Fest main stage Organizers of the 15th Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival are pulling out all the stops to give patrons a day and night to remember, with a musical and cultural feast like no other … on all three stages. Festival director Abdul Muhsin is fired up about this year’s Main Stage lineup, as the artists were selected, not just for the their musical prowess, but for the different eras of uniquely Jamaican music that they represent. Muhsin says, “We are espousing a part of our culture that’s endemic and that we share with the world—our food, our music and our culture. Everybody loves jerk, everybody loves reggae and everybody loves Shaggy!” Cultural Stages coordinator Bridget Edwards is also excited about the performances she has lined up. She says, “It’s the 15th staging of the festival, so we want to make it extra special. With the theme “Celebrating the Caribbean” performances will be more focused on various Caribbean islands, because, “although the Caribbean is diverse, we can still relate to each other; we have so much in
really have to thank Eye On Dependency for sharing the stories of those people who have experienced these horrors. I hope that this film continues to bring the reality of human and drug trafficking to people around the world. In September, a Polish man swallowed 53 pellets equaling half a kilo of cocaine before he boarded a flight out of Trinidad to Miami so for the Trafficked team, attending the festival is very timely.” Coming up to Fort Lauderdale, Trafficked screened to sold out audiences in Toronto and Barbados. In September, it was an official selection of the Caribbean Tales Film Festival in Toronto and in Barbados, it screened at the Barbados Visual Media Arts Festival in October.
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Alicia Burke made the cover of Italian Vogue November also making history as the first Jamaican or Caribbean model to appear on the cover of the magazine. Beginning her career in January of this year, Burke has made fast progress with such success. common.” Headlining this awesome event is Diamondselling, Grammy-winning artist Shaggy, who will pull from his repertoire of hits including anthems like “Boombastic” and “It Wasn’t Me.” The superstar will loom larger than life on stage, and on the new LED screens that will be erected to give patrons an even better view of the beloved artist. With his ability to win over an audience and reinvent himself; Shaggy has become a mainstay on stages across the world, thrilling with everything from his early hit “Oh Carolina” to his latest tune, “That Love.”
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Vogue is the top editorial opportunity available to models globally. Two other Jamaicans have made the cover of Vogue: Lois Samuels who graced the German edition more than 20 years ago and Jeneil Williams who was featured on the Turkish edition three years ago. Shot by Steven Meisel, the magazine cover features the stunning Burke as one half of a couple, the other half being male model Hussein Abdulrahman. The cover was booked and shot in New York, as one of many secret deals with major brands by her managers. Burke won Pulse's Caribbean Model Search Reality TV show in 2015 and quickly rose from there.
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HEALTH
Do you have sensitive teeth? Tooth sensitivity is something that affects a number of people. It is often caused by eating or drinking something hot, cold, sweet or acidic. Under normal conditions, the underlying dentin of the tooth (the layer that immediately surrounds the nerve) is covered by the enamel in the tooth crown, and the gums that surround the tooth. Over time, the enamel covering can get thinner, thus providing less protection. The gums can also recede over time, exposing the underlying root surface dentin. The dentin contains a large numbers of pores or tubes that run from the outside of the tooth to the nerve in the center. When the dentin is exposed, these tubes can be stimulated by changes in temperature or certain foods. What causes it? Exposure of the dentin can occur due to a number of factors. Some of the more common reasons are: Ÿ Gum recession due to age or improper tooth brushing Ÿ Acidic beverages (such as soda) that cause enamel erosion and dentin exposure Ÿ Tooth grinding – this may actually cause most or all of the teeth to feel sensitive Ÿ Brushing with a very abrasive toothpaste, brushing incorrectly and/or brushing more than three times a day could result in a loss of enamel Ÿ Gum disease, which can result in gum recession Ÿ A chipped or fractured tooth may expose the dentin In addition, some dental treatments can cause sensitivity. Treatments such as such as teeth whitening, professional dental cleanings, having braces put on or getting a filling placed have been known to cause sensitivity during or after the procedure. What can I do about it? The first step in doing something about dental sensitivity is to find out what the cause is – a dental professional can help you with this. If the sensitivity is due to exposed dentin, there are a number of steps you can take, as can your dental professional, to help reduce the sensitivity. These can include: Ÿ Using a very soft bristle tooth brush Ÿ Brushing correctly to help prevent abrasion of the enamel and recession of the gums Ÿ Using a toothpaste specially formulated to help reduce sensitivity Ÿ The dental professional can: Ÿ Apply a fluoride varnish on the sensitive areas to help strengthen the tooth Ÿ Prescribe a high fluoride tooth paste to use every day Ÿ Place a dental restoration to build up the areas that have lost enamel In the end, whether you need an in-office procedure or over-the-counter products, the most important step is to see a dental professional so that he or she can determine the cause of the tooth sensitivity and help you find a solution that will work.
Glaucoma
The Silent Cause of Blindness Silent and destructive, Glaucoma affects just 2 percent of the population. But this disease, which often results in total vision loss, disproportionally affects people of African or African/Caribbean descent. Caribbean-Americans must be especially vigilant. To keep your eye health in check, check out this guideline about the disease and how to prevent it.
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What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is all about eye pressure. The eye regularly makes fluid, which is filtered back into the blood stream of the body. These fluids need to drain at the same rate as it's made to maintain normal pressure inside the eye. But if the fluid is not drained regularly because of a blockage, the pressure goes way up, pressing against the optic nerve, which is vital for vision.
What are the symptoms of glaucoma? None. This is one of the most misunderstood topics. For open angle glaucoma, you do not feel any pressure in the eye. This is a silent disease, meaning that patients with glaucoma may not realize that they have a vision-threatening disease until it's too late. The reason for this is that glaucoma first attacks your side vision. Only when the disease progresses into the advanced stages, does the pressure begin to damage your central vision.
Does my high blood pressure affect my eye pressure? No. There has been no correlation found between elevated systemic blood pressure – or hypertension – and eye pressure.
Is glaucoma genetic? Glaucoma can be passed down through the generations. When I am seeing my glaucoma patients, I stress that they should inform their siblings, children, and parents to have a glaucoma screening test done as well.
What are the treatments for glaucoma? The treatment for glaucoma is to lower the eye pressure. If the eye pressure is lowered, this will inhibit damage to the optic nerve. Eye drops, laser therapy, and surgery are used to lower the pressure.
What can be done to prevent glaucoma? At this time, there is nothing we can do to prevent someone from having this disease. This is why I stress that everyone should have a complete eye exam, which includes checking the eye pressure when they reach the age of 50. If you have a relative who has glaucoma, then you should have an eye exam starting at the age of 45. Complete eye exams should be performed yearly. Glaucoma, if discovered early, can be treated to prevent blindness. Please consult your local ophthalmologist for an initial glaucoma screen at your yearly appointment.
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Christmas Fruit Cake Have you soaked your fruits yet? Who is baking this Christmas? I know all the yearly bakers already have their containers of mixed fruits soaking and ready for the biggest baking time of the year. Good stuff! by Shakira Thomas If you didn't know, soaking your mixed fruits in advance before baking your Christmas fruit cake is the key to that moist, rich and tasty texture. The flour, sugar and other ingredients are just props; it's really the fruits and nuts that are the star of this delight. Can you remember that time you had the best Christmas cake ever and the first bite brought happy tears to your eyes? You remember thinking that there must be a secret ingredient in this Christmas fruitcake? Well I'm here to tell you that the secret is fruit soaking in advance. When you soak the mixed fruits it gives you that rich, moist texture with bursting flavors. There are different timelines you can choose to soak your mixed fruits, I will inform you of the different ways but the rule of thumb is the longer you soak the fruits the better the taste. It's like the wine aging concept the older the wine the better the taste, well it's the same for soaking your mixed fruits, the longer you soak your mixed fruits in alcohol the better the taste of your Christmas fruit cake. Yearly bakers start to soak their mixed fruits the beginning of the year and bake first week in December and feed the cakes with alcohol once a week up to Christmas. Some say the traditional way is to soak fruits three months before Christmas that would be first/second week of September and then bake approximately five weeks before Christmas. The easiest timeline is to soaking your mixed fruits overnight just three-four weeks before Christmas, bake the next day and brush alcohol once a week until Christmas. This is probably the best option for busy moms on the go. The key here is to give your fruits adequate time to marinate in alcohol to get that rich, scrumptious taste you want. If you are planning on baking this year for the first time, have no fear we will be your guide to the process. We have the same recipe and method that 'Grandma' and 'Aunt Mae' used when you were a child, so you're in good hands. To start the baking process right, I want you to first get rid of the fear that baking a Christmas fruit cake is hard. It's really easy; once you have good directions (we got you!) and all the ingredients the process is effortless.
Ingredients Fruits Glazed cherry – 100g Apricot – 120g Date – 180g Prune – 100g Cranberry – 100g Fig – 50gchristmascake
Raisins: Black current – 150g Raisin – 100g Sultana – 150g
Nuts: Almond – 50g Walnut – 50g Cashew – 50g
Directions made simple: Chop all the fruits and nuts in bite size pieces. It will increase the total amount of fruits present in your cake. This will ensure that fruits and nuts are in every bite of your cake. Ÿ Place the chopped fruits and nuts in the clean and dry containers (as listed above) and pour the brandy (or alcohol of your choice) over the fruits. Make sure fruits are completely covered with the liquid. Ÿ Stir gently with the wooden spoon and cover with the lid. The glass container should be air tight. Ÿ Place the container in a dry and dark place, may be in your kitchen cupboard. Ÿ Stir (or shake) the fruit mix with a wooden spatula/spoon on each day or at least on alternate day until the baking day. How easy was that?! Ÿ
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Other: Brandy: 700ml (sherry, whisky or dark rum) Orange zest of 1 large orange
Equipment: Large glass bowl with lid or large glass jar with air-tight lid Spatula/Wooden serving spoon Chopping board Sharp knife
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Caribbean-Americans shocked over Clinton's defeat Clinton, who was the overwhelming favorite of South Florida's Caribbean-American community by over 80 percent, conceded to Trump in a congratulatory telephone call at approximately 2:30 Wednesday morning. But she did not make a concession speech to her supporters. This was done later on Wednesday. In it, she thanked them and urged the nation to come together after the bitter and divisive election campaign. President Obama, who campaigned aggressively for Clinton, also called Trump to congratulate him. Trump is expected to visit Obama later this week at the White House to begin discussions for the transition which officially takes place January 20 when Trump is inaugurated as the nation's 45th president. On Tuesday evening, several Clinton supporters and campaign volunteers gathered at
an election watch party at a West Kendall restaurant. The mood was initially buoyant and optimistic around 8:00 pm but slowly turned glum as the votes for Florida came in and showed Trump was leading by a large margin and eventually won the state.
The mood worsened when the national results showed Trump winning Ohio and North Carolina, states the Democrats needed to win. Granville Simmons, a Caribbean-American Clinton supporter who had confidently projected her winning Florida, and the presidency with 303 electoral votes, said the loss was “A devastating and shocking defeat. It makes one numb with shock like hearing of the sudden death of a very dear, loved one.” Simmons' response was similar to Caribbean-Americans across South Florida. Commenting on the election results, a Clinton campaign coordinator in South Florida, Gabbie Marsh said, “What makes the loss the more devastating is that the campaign succeeded in turning out the Caribbean and AfricanAmerican votes. Some 80 percent of CaribbeanAmericans voted and 75 percent of African-
Congratulations election extended “sincere congratulations” to Trump saying “he joins a select group of men who have attained the distinction of becoming Leader of the Free World. “In the weeks ahead we look forward to hearing and seeing how President Elect Donald Trump's administration will take shape. Throughout his campaign, he offered policy solutions that may impact immigrant communities in the United States. We have some concerns, since Jamaicans are a big part of the immigrant community in the US.” She said she also hopes that “after a spirited and sometimes controversial campaign everyone will accept the results and unite in the interest of their country and the world”.
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St. Kitts & Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris says he
Americans. South Florida voted for Hillary some 64 percent to 36 percent for Trump, but it still was not enough to win the state. It's devastating.” Although the results showed the coalition of Hispanics, Caribbean-Americans, AfricanAmericans, women, and millennial voters voting in favor of Clinton, exit polls indicated 34 percent of Hispanics still voted for Trump. The black vote was down some five percent compared to the 2012 presidential elections and the vote by millennials declined 10 percent. Marsh speculated. “Perhaps Hillary would have won if more Hispanics had voted for her, and more young people turned out to vote. However, even then those votes may not have been enough to overcome the surge of votes Trump received in the western and northern counties of the state from the coalition of white voters.”
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is looking forward to the building upon the longstanding relationship between St. KittsNevis and the United States following the “decisive electoral victory” of Republican Donald Trump on Tuesday. In a congratulatory message sent to the President–elect, Harris said, “My Government and I are looking forward to seeing you govern as the 45th President of the United States of America, as you work to execute your mandate of bringing jobs and prosperity to your country and protecting its interests around the world. Your stirring message of change has energized and electrified the American electorate and changed the political playbook.” Harris said he was also looking forward to working with the new US President and his administration in “advancing our dialogue…on important matters of security and sustainability, for the benefit of all of our citizens “Our countries have a longstanding relationship built on mutual respect and support, and I am optimistic that through bold leadership and continued partnership we will accomplish even more together,” Prime Minister Harris added.
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Universities to enhance access for community college grads While for several years graduates of South Florida high schools have advanced to either of the regions three community colleges in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade County, although gaining their associate degrees, several have not been able to fulfil plans of attending a four-year college to earn a bachelor’s degree. Recently, a committee from the Florida University System’s Board of Governors studied the problem and made recommendations to ensure more community college graduates can find it easier to advance to a four-year college, and graduate with the bachelor’s degree. The report stated some 55,000 students receive associate of arts degrees every year, but although 35,000 of them apply to state universities, and 30,000 are usually accepted only 25,000 end up enrolling. One of the main problem cited by the report is that graduates of two-year programs sometimes fail to take the courses to advance
for a university degree or take credits that are not transferable. The recommendations contained in the report suggest a close relationship between the community college and the state universities. lists some proposed solutions. The reports suggest the universities should develop guidelines for community college students that establishes the classes that are requirement for specific degree programs. Although Florida Atlantic and Florida International Universities have begun offering advise at community colleges on how to prepare to attend four-year colleges, the report called for this initiative to be expanded with more universities participating. Other recommendations include: creating joint degree programs which would allow community college students to automatically transfer to universities; make the application process for transfer students from community colleges to universities easier, and waive application fees. Community colleges are advised to focus on getting their students to improve their grade point averages. The report stated the
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GPA of community college students average 2.94 while most students who are enrolled at the state universities have a GPA averaging 3.12. Although some of the colleges accept community college students with a GPA below 3.0, these students have problems meeting the requirements to pursue courses like nursing and engineering. The Board of Governors of the state university system has planned a workshop for January for state community colleges and universities to make it easier for community colleges to be admitted to one of the state universities. The governors have expressed concern that some community college graduates, irrespective of their academic strength, have problems adjusting to the expansive university environment on making the transfer. “It’s not that the student isn’t as good, but they may have be coming into a whole new environment,” he said. “They’ve been in a community college and now they’re at the University of Florida, which is a whole different thing and they may not have been advised properly.”
“Investing In Our Youth Education” Scholarship Gala The Galleon Foundation once again hosted yet another classy and entertaining event at its 7th Annual Scholarship Gala and award ceremony on Friday, November 4, 2016, at the Renaissance Plantation-Fort Lauderdale. The gala which was entitled “Investing in Our Youth Education” was an elegant affair with decor and food that were second to none with entertainment for the evening provided by Blake G, Pluto Shervington, and AJ Brown of Third World who blew the audience away. The Foundation Distinguished Community Service Awards went to individuals who have given selflessly to their communities. Former West Indies Cricketer,
Lawrence Rowe; Internationally acclaimed recording artist, Kevin Lyttle; founder of the Bethlehem Preschool, Dorothy Nelson. Consul General of Jamaica-Miami was the Keynote Speaker who received the Distinguished Service Award. Two scholarships were awarded to Florida Memorial University students Brea Rolle from the Bahamas and Alexis Perkins from Detroit. The Galleon Foundation announced its pending partnership with Kevin and Jacqueline Lyttle's foundation to help schools in St Vincent. The evening was well spent and per Lindell Douglas, President of The Galleon Foundation, “We must become the agent of the change we seek. Thank you to our loyal
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WICB defends decision to tax players The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has continued to defend recent legislation, which demands a 20 percent levy on player salaries from overseas boards. The controversial proposal, which has so far drawn ire in many circles, seeks to tax boards that wish to enlist the services of West Indies players for several T20 tournaments around the world. The amount, which would be paid per player, would be equivalent of 20 percent of the cricketer's salary. The WICB insists that the move is meant to
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make up for lost revenue and a talent drain as it relates to the availability and investment put into players. “We would always like all eligible players to participate in our regional tournaments to ensure the highest quality of competition. We are aware that over the last three years, the number of domestic Twenty20 leagues has increased and there are now eight, including our own Caribbean Premier League. This means that there are now year-round lucrative opportunities around the world for West Indian
cricketers, competing with WI regional competitions and sometimes even with WI international cricket. At present, there are 18 players in seven leagues,” the Board states. Unlike some of the other ICC Full Members, WICB says it is unable to match the level of contracts that players can earn playing outside of the West Indies, “while maintaining the levels of investment necessary to ensure and nurture future generations of West Indian cricketers and the sustainability of West Indies cricket.”
NETBALL
The JN Girlz are back Following an absence last year, the JN Girlz will be back in SoFlo for the Senior Florida Netball Classic tournament next weekend, November 19 and 20, slated for a new venue, Carter Park, in Sunrise. More than 20 teams from across the world are expected to participate this year, which marks the 25th anniversary of the tournament. Jamaica's four decades old Business House Netball Association draws in big names in competition which could mean the JN Girlz are likely to come up against strong local competitors such as Digicel, Scotiabank and RJR/Gleaner. JN Girlz are making their fourth trek to the tournament and Team Manager, Josette Smith Scott, said the 17 player squad is looking forward to the tournament. The JN Girlz is the representative team of the Jamaica-based JN Group. “This is a developmental experience for us," said Smith
Scott. "We have been improving our performance in Jamaica's BNHA Competition, and we are looking forward to the competition on this international stage." The tournament location has moved from its previous spot and is set to be held at Carter Park due to its ability to accommodate multiple courts as the interest from teams around the world grows. Apart from the consistent Caribbean participation, teams from Kenya, Australia and New Zealand have also shown interest in participating. "In the year we took off from the Florida Netball Classic, we focused on our fitness and game strategy," Mrs. Smith Scott said. "We are looking forward to a good outcome. There is another special factor associated with participating in this event. As we play, we know that are also helping to build support for the development of netball in Florida.”
Another Jamaican student athlete dies following school game Spot Valley High School in Montego Bay, St James is mourning the loss of student athlete Saymar Ramsay who collapsed and died of a heart failure. The basketball player died shortly after a match with Cornwall College. Dr Walton Small, President of the Inter-Schools Sports Association, said rigorous medical screenings will be mandatory as of next year for student athletes. He said ISSA discussed the matter at a meeting last week and intends to implement measures to address the growing problem facing Jamaica's student athletes. Ramsay's death comes weeks after St George's College football player Dominic James collapsed at a football match and later died.
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