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Broward steps down By Garth A. Rose

The statue of a Florida Governor for whom Broward County derived its name is to be removed, because he was reputed to be racist. The decision was taken to remove the statue of Napoleon Bonaparte Broward at the county's main courthouse, after a group of county attorneys determined that he was a racist. Highlights of the Governor's racist attitude was made public via the JAAA blog, that, among other documents, exposed a speech in which Broward called for blacks to be removed from America and given their own country away from whites. “The white people have no time to make excuses for the shortcomings of the Negro," Broward wrote. "And the Negro has less inclination to work for one and be directed by one he considers exacting." Broward served as Florida's Governor from 1905 to 1908. He died in 1910 at age-53. The T.J. Reddick Black Bar Association, a group of African-American lawyers, through its president Harold Pryor, called for the statue to be removed. They described it as “a monument of divisiveness.” Broward County Mayor Barbara Sharief, county administrator Bertha Henry and courthouse oﬃcials agreed to remove the statue. Sharief said it will be removed in about two weeks after work hours and placed in storage. There are no plans for the statue after that, but some oﬃcials have suggested it be placed in a museum or library. continues on A7 – Broward steps down

Sad sendoﬀ for Aunt V A controversial last request by Jamaican centenarian Violet Moss Brown (Aunt V), once the world's oldest woman, was the source of a scathing attack by her son during a thanksgiving service for her life on October 7. Aunt V, who died on September 15 at age 117, made it clear that she wanted her body donated to the University of the West Indies (UWI) for medical research. But addressing the packed church, her son Barry Russell had harsh words for residents of Duanvale in continues on A4 – Sad sendoff

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Band of the Year S cks 'N' Tones payed the winning tune, “Full Extreme” by Ul mate Rejects, at Miami Broward One Carnival's Panorama compe on during Fantas c Friday at the Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill. – Photo credit: Mark James

For s Smiles KC Old Boys Associa on's Director Audley Hewe and wife Shelly are all smiles at the Big Purple Session in Cooper City. Photo credit: Adrienne “Addy” Chin-Ogilvie

Costumed Queen Miss Miami Broward Queen, Maya Underwood, and friend playing mas with Natural Disasters (her sponsor for the Miss Miami Broward One Carnival Pageant) at Miami Broward One Carnival at the Miami-Dade County Fairground. Maya will be going on to the Miss Florida USA Pageant in Tampa in November. – Photo credit: Mark James

From Paule e to Paule e The passing of the gavel from Paule e Ford, immediate past president to Paule e McMahon (le ) incoming president of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Sunrise. – Photo credit Luke Ballen ne

Marcia all purple Marcia Griﬃths showed full support as she serenaded the crowd at the Big Purple Session in Cooper City. – Photo credit: Adrienne “Addy” Chin-Ogilvie

Milestone Honorees Honorees at the recente Jamaica USA Chamber of Commerce (JAUSACC) luncheon were (l-r) Hugh Ferguson, CNWeekly News – for Caribbean Media Excellence; Elizabeth Burns, Unique Crea ons by Liz – for Professional Service Excellence; Howard Berger, City of Lauderhill Commissioner – for Dis nguished Public Service. – Photo credit: Leona Minto

Purple Passion L-r: Maurice Burrowes, Teddy Mar n, Dean Morris, and Lyndon Alexander, members of the Steering Commi ee of the KC Old Boys Associa on at the Big Purple Session held this past weekend at Temple Beth Emet in Cooper City. – Photo credit: Adrienne “Addy” Chin-Ogilvie

Guyana Pride It appears that the heavens were coming down on this masquerader as she waved her country's pride while crossing the stage at Miami Broward One Carnival. – Photo credit: Andrew Goodgame

Swearing In Swearing in of the Board of Directors of the JAUSACC (l-r) Joe Rhoden, An lles Freight Corp; Constance Harding, Jamaica Nurses Assn.; Janice McIntosh, JN Bank; Heather Gordon, MBDA Export Center; Jane e Davis, J. Davis CPA ; Kaye Chong, Caribbean Airlines; Mike Shirley, Ekovista.com; Gregory Solomon, Grace Foods USA; Marie Gill, M. Gill & Associates. – Photo credit: Leona Minto

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Copeland Forbes Man of Distinction He may not be an artist or musician, but Copeland Forbes is one of the most distinctive faces in reggae music. For over 45 years, the road manager/booking agent has worked with the genre's biggest names. On October 19, Forbes will be honored by the Jamaican government with the Order of Distinction (Officer rank), its fifth highest civic honor. “I am pleased, honored and humbled to accept this award and to join past recipients who I have long admired and respected,” said Forbes in an interview with CNW. “I also extend my gratitude to those who nominated me and supported my nomination, and last not least, my family and friends who always supported me.” The 72-year-old Forbes was born in West Kingston, a hotbed of musical activity during the 1950s and 1960s. He attended the same high school (Camperdown) as Bunny Wailer and rubbed shoulders in his teens with singers Marcia Griffiths and Stranger Cole. Since the early 1970s, Forbes has toured as manager or booking agent with Bob Marley and The Wailers, Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff, Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Black Uhuru and Freddie McGregor. His travels and experiences with artistes, managers and promoters influenced him to write Reggae My Life Is, his autobiography, which he plans to finally release in 2018. Forbes has witnessed some of the great

“I am pleased, honored and humbled to accept this award and to join past recipients who I have long admired and respected,” said Forbes in an interview with CNW. “I also extend my gratitude to those who nominated me and supported my nomination, and last, but not least, my family and friends who always supported me.” milestone events in reggae history, such as the One Love Peace Concert in April, 1978 where Marley called on Jamaica's Prime Minister Michael Manley and Opposition Leader Edward Seaga, to join him on stage for a symbolic gesture of unity. But his most moving moment came in 1980 when Jimmy Cliﬀ performed in Soweto, the impoverished township in Apartheid South Africa. “Witnessing 110,000 fans (black, white and colored) holding hands and dancing in the stadium while Jimmy Cliﬀ was performing live on stage, his version of No Woman No Cry

which sold over one million copies in South Africa,” said Forbes. Copeland Forbes will receive his OD from Governor General Sir Patrick Allen during the National Honors and Awards ceremony at Kings House in St. Andrew parish. Others in the entertainment/arts ﬁeld being honored are: Bunny Wailer (Order of Merit); Robert Russell, co-founder of Reggae Sumfest (Order of Distinction — Commander class); Keith Morrison (Order of Distinction — Commander class); actor Carl Bradshaw (Order of Distinction — Oﬃcer rank); musician Rosina Moder (Order

of Distinction — Officer rank); musician Carlos Malcolm (Order of Distinction — Officer rank); entertainment lawyer Lloyd Stanbury (Order of Distinction — Officer rank); musician Ferdinand “Bobby Little Bra” Gaynair (Order of Distinction — Officer rank); playwright Patrick Brown (Order of Distinction — Officer rank); Maxine Walters (Order of Distinction — Officer rank); Deejay Joseph “Josey Wales” Sterling (Order of Distinction — Officer rank) and entertainment consultant/manager Clyde McKenzie (Order of Distinction — Officer rank). – Howard Campbell

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rural Trelawny parish, where his mother lived. They had sternly objected to the donation of Aunt V's body to the hospital, stating that she wanted to be buried in the community close to her husband who predeceased her. “Now she is dead she is supposed to be buried where they want her to be buried. I want to tell those who decided to make a big fuss over burying her here, that I think it was just about a bottle of white rum and some chicken-back,” Russell said. He vented in a speech lasting several minutes. The church's pastor, attempting to temper Russell's anger, interrupted by asking the congregation to join him in a hymn. However, after the singing Russell continued to let oﬀ steam, claiming his mother's body will be of much more value to the university. That was not the only source of contention. Russell also hit out at the media, saying he was concerned about reports of a disagreement between family members about the care of his mother in her ﬁnal days. According to media reports, Aunt V died just days after her family was involved in a “tug of war” as to who should care for her. Following Russell's address, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports Olivia 'Babsy' Grange, who represented Prime Minister Andrew Holness, called on the family and community not to bring Aunt V's name into disrepute. “I make a special appeal to you, make her proud, make Jamaica proud. And don't do anything at all that will make you or anyone else ashamed,” Grange said.

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US President - a “direct threat” to the Caribbean Community - says Yvette Clarke New York based congresswoman, Yvette D. Clarke has warned that President Donald Trump is “a direct threat” to the Caribbean American community as his administration moves to implement draconian immigration policies. Without calling his name but referring to him as “Number 45,” meaning the 45th president of the United States, Clarke, the daughter of Jamaican immigrants, said that

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there were “critical perspectives we need to incorporate into the debate on immigration; for example, the perspective of people from the Caribbean.” Clarke, who represents the predominantly Caribbean 9th

Congressional District in Brooklyn, said there are more than three million immigrants in the New York City area, who are members of the Caribbean Diaspora. She said more than 400,000 of these immigrants currently lack legal status. “Today, we are confronted with an enormous challenge from a man, whose name I will not say at this celebration – number 45,” said Clarke as she addressed the 34th Anniversary Luncheon of the Brooklyn-based group, Vincentian American Independent National Charities, Inc. (VINCI). “He represents a direct threat to this community – a white

supremacist who has surrounded himself with other individuals who share his bigoted and wicked ideology,” Clarke said. Late last week, the Trump administration began unravelling an Obama-era program shielding from deportation Caribbean and other nationals brought to the United States illegally as children, while a split in the US Congress has made no progress on writing similar protections into law as Trump has asked. The phase-out of the ﬁve-yearold Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA, began at midnight last Thursday.

Jamaica prepares for three by-elections Nominations were held on Monday for three byelections to be held in Jamaica on October 30. The by-elections are being to ﬁll seats in St. Andrew Southern formerly held by retired Peoples National Party (PNP) leader and former Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller; St. Andrew South Western formerly held by former PNP minister Omar Davies, and St. Mary South Eastern former held by the late PNP member Dr. Winston Green who died last August. During Monday's nomination day exercise, the PNP selected Former justice minister Mark Golding, Dr. Angela Brown Burke, and Dr. Shane Alexis to contest the St Andrew Southern, St Andrew South Western, and St Mary South

Eastern constituencies respectively. The ruling Jamaica Labor Party (JLP) nominated Dane Dennis, Victor Hyde and Dr. Norman Dunn. Shortly after nomination day proceedings, the JLP's Member of Parliament for Portland Western, Daryl Vaz, during a press conference, said Alexis, the former president of the Medical Association of Jamaica (MAJ), was born in Canada and is not the holder of Jamaican citizenship. The opposition party in conﬁrming the report, noted that Alexis is a member of the Commonwealth and he was therefore eligible to participate in the political process based on Jamaica's constitution.

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Vaz, noted that the aspiring politician is a Commonwealth citizen but explained that the press conference was called to shed light on the situation and was not about legality but morality. On Wednesday afternoon, the PNP sought to clarify the matter and by way of a release said Alexis will immediately formalize his Jamaican citizenship. The party reiterated that Alexis

has been duly nominated in keeping with the provisions required by the Constitution of Jamaica, adding that he is a registered voter who has consistently voted in elections since 2008. “Dr. Alexis was born in Canada and has been residing in Jamaica since age two. Having been granted permanent residency since 1987, he is married to a Jamaican and lives here with his family and will formalise his Jamaican citizenship immediately,” the PNP explained. The party further explained that Alexis successfully pursued his medical studies in Cuba and since his return to Jamaica has given outstanding service in public health to the people of Jamaica.

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What made you decide to participate in Carnival this year? Adeshola: Trinidadian-American/Brooklyn, NY – (Ramajay) I do it for the culture. My Mom's from Trinidad and she always participates in Carnival. This was my first year doing it in Miami. I love Miami, so I came to celebrate. I've done Caribana and Barbados carnival. This one was awesome, the weather is great, the people are great, there's a lot of Caribbean community here in Miami. Everybody's from Brooklyn here! Priya: Belize/Plantation – (Generation X) This is my first year in Carnival itself, jumping with a band. I chose Gen X, the Music section. I've been to Carnival many years with my family and I thought it was a great idea for me to finally jump and experience Carnival. I've been to Kiddie's Carnival, I've been to Miami Carnival before, but I've never jumped. So this is my first official Carnival and I have to say it was amazing. It definitely was worth it for me! Nicole: Guyanese-American/West Palm Beach – (DJunction) I am a first generation born American. I participate every year. This is my 12th year in Carnival, I love being in Carnival, I love the spirit of Carnival, I love the culture of Carnival. I love Carnival. It was wonderful, I had a great time. I played with DJunction this year, my first time and I had a wonderful time. I usually play with One Island, but I had a beautiful time. Sharmaine: Guyana/Tampa – (Fun Generation) My family is Guyanese, my husband is Jamaican, and my father is Trinidadian. I love my culture and just being able to dress up and come out, and enjoy and show off what the Caribbean culture is all about, I was so down for it. This is my first time in probably 20 years, I played mas as a child and I haven't played as an adult, so I was just all for it this year. I'm with Fun Generation in the section Crave. Kimberley: Jamaica/Fort Lauderdale – (Mascot International, Full Moon section) Honestly, it's actually my first time jumping in Carnival. I got the opportunity from a friend of mine, she designed all of this and she said “I want you to model for my band,” and then she said “would you like to jump in Carnival this year?” and I'm like, “Yes” because I never jump in Carnival before, so that is how I ended up getting a costume. I went to Carnival in Jamaica only once. This is really a good experience. Quimey: Trinidadian-Uruguayan/Miami – It's fun, I like the environment; everyone is dancing. I feel very comfortable. This is my first time. I've been to somewhat of a Carnival, not like this, but something like this. I'm Hispanic and Trinidadian, from Uruguay and Trinidad. I've never even been to Trinidad, but I will now! All of our friends go to Carnival. I didn't play in a band, but I dressed up because I like to stand out and this is what I like to wear. Krystal: Guyanese-Cuban/Miami – I love how everybody just dresses up and comes out, has a good time, and nobody is judging anybody. We're just here for a great experience, to be a part of Carnival. It's something that we've been doing for generations and it's amazing. This is my first time. I go to a lot of Carnival events that have to do with soca, dancehall, reggae; I'm always there so it only makes sense to come to Carnival, to be a part of the moment. I'm not with a band, I dressed up because it's fun; you have to play the part. Mathieu: American/Atlanta – (Generation X) My wife is from Trinidad so we decided to come out. Her whole family is out here, friends, everything. I did Carnival once before like three years ago, here. So I'm a sophomore. This year was awesome, I love it and I want to do it every year. I am with the group Generation X in the section Abstract. Brianna: Jamaican-American/Pembroke Pines – I attended Carnival for the first time this year from the persuasion of my best friend and cousins, and it was one of the best events I have ever attended. I never want to miss another one. My favorite part was walking behind the trucks and looking at all the different costumes. I didn't play mas because I couldn't afford it at the time, but I definitely want to next year.

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Frustration from poverty bred child abuse Last week, a video went viral of a half-naked woman holding and violently beating a young girl with a machete. Reports later informed that the incident took place in St. Thomas Jamaica, and the woman was a mother beating her 12-year-old daughter. The mother was arrested on child abuse charges from the incident, which occurred months after the video aired. The video has created much controversy. Some people side with the mother for disciplining a young woman who admitted to having behavioral “attitude.” Others agree the woman should have been arrested. What the images of this video does indicate are two very serious problems: child abuse and poverty, existing not only in Jamaica, but several societies. Very few can condone the nature of the beating the girl received. However, the Jamaican culture condones parents or guardians beating children for being disobedient, or misbehaving. Usually children are beaten with belts or whips, not machetes. Beating a child with a machete which could have slipped and caused grave injury is ultra-excessive and cruel. Second generation Jamaicans who were born and raised in the US may be unable to relate to a Jamaican culture where beating of a child is acceptable norm. In the US to beat one's child, even in the privacy of one's home, is an illegal infraction, child abuse, which can result in a prison sentence. Older Jamaicans who were accustomed to beatings from their parents, or even teachers while

attending Jamaican schools, attest to having welcomed these whippings now they are adults. Often, older Jamaicans express being ”thankful” for these beatings for making them more disciplined and responsible adults. However, as Jamaica continues to be inﬂuenced by American behavioral patterns, beatings of children, whether in the home or school, is being frowned upon as child abuse. But beatings like which the woman in the referred video gave her child is indicative of a deep sociological problem in poor Jamaican communities. Studies have indicated that domestic and child abuse in Jamaica is more prevalent in poorer urban and rural communities. In these communities, unemployment is high, and so is frustration born out of ﬁnancial need. Usually, the more prevalent activity among people in these poor communities is sexual intercourse. This results in a pre-ponderance of unwanted pregnancies, especially among young women. In most cases, these women are deserted by

their baby fathers, left to raise children on their own, without steady incomes. Also, it isn't unusual for a woman with a child or children, to turn to another man seeking financial support only to end up being pregnant for that man who also deserts her, and the cycle keeps rotating. The mother in the video has four other children. Reports, and images from the video, portrays a poor, struggling family. It's not sure if the mother is working but an unemployed adult daughter said the mother struggles to feed her family, often going without food herself. This type of poverty where women struggle day-to-day to feed their children is the source of great frustration. It's the type of frustration which a mother, or father, takes out on their children violently for the slightest infraction. It's also the type of frustration that poor, unemployed men, unable to provide for their family, take out on their woman violently. Arresting women who commit child abuse may be a fitting punishment, but does not solve their frustration emanating from poverty. Counseling in parental skills may also help in the very short term, but will prove a waste of time when these women go back to their life of poverty, unable to adequately provide for their children. This woman's action of beating her child so viciously with a machete was a cry for help, a cry that is representative of thousands of poor, frustrated mothers. The solution is not easy to find. It's the responsibility of governments to alleviate the poverty that generates the type of frustration that can result in mothers seriously abusing their children. But how can a government solve this problem, when its resources continue to be limited, while poverty is increasing? Nonetheless, if child abuse and domestic abuse is to be averted, the entire society, not just the government, must find solutions, somehow.

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Haiti seeks TPS extension Haiti has formally written to the United States government seeking an extension of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for its nationals residing in the USA. The request, coming seven years after Haiti was devastated by an earthquake, is contained in a letter sent to the Department of Homeland Security last Friday. The Haitian government said the country has not fully recovered from the 2010 earthquake that killed an estimated 230,000 people and left more than a million others homeless. In addition, Haiti has pointed to the extensive damage caused by the passage of two hurricanes in recent years. Haiti estimates that at least 60,000 of its nationals are living in the United states under the current TPS arrangement. “A visit to the country would offer you (an) insight on the challenges that we continue to face,” Haitian Ambassador to the United States Paul Altidor wrote to Acting DHS Secretary Elaine Duke. “The detrimental impacts of the recent hurricanes have complicated our ability to recover from the 2010 earthquake … resulting in major disruptions of living conditions in the short term,” he added. A TPS designation grants a temporary immigration benefit to certain nationals of designated countries, allowing them to live and work in the U.S. for a limited time period. TPS is typically granted to citizens of developing countries affected by natural disasters. In May, the then DHS Secretary, John Kelly, approved a sixmonth extension of TPS for the Haitian refugees, the fifth such extension since the original designation following the earthquake. Kelly urged Haitians living in the US without another immigration status other than TPS to “prepare for and arrange their departure” before the revised expiration on January 22, 2018. But the Jovenel Moise administration says it is unable to handle the re-repatriation of its citizens, largely because of damage and flooding caused by Hurricanes Matthew last year, and Hurricane Irma and Maria last September. The DHS is expected to make a final decision on TPS for Haitians in November.

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“This is just a piece of artwork and has nothing to do with the commission,” Sharief told the Miami Herald. “Complaints came in and subsequently the statue will be removed. There's really no reason for it to be there.” Some people argue that the county's name should be changed. “How could such a racially-diverse county as Broward County, be named after a former racist Governor?” Laurel Moss asked CNW. “AfricanAmerican and Caribbean-American blacks make up very large communities in the county, and the county is named after a racist. That's crazy. There needs to be a petition to change the county's name.” However, Sharief does not agree with changing the county's name and such a move is not under discussion by the county commission. That would ultimately be "up to the will of the people." The Mayor said she discussed the statue's removal with several people including Chief Administrative Judge Jack Tuter. The decision was made to remove the statue which was a gift to Broward County in 1983.

Children of Haiti “incredibly vulnerable to disasters” – UNICEF The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says a year after Hurricane Matthew, the children of Haiti, and adolescents, still remain highly vulnerable to the effects of natural disasters and extreme weather events. “Hundreds of thousands of children had their lives turned upside down by Hurricane Matthew in 2016,” said Marc Vincent, the head of the UNICEF country office in Haiti. In the immediate aftermath of the storm, the UN said it mobilized its staff on the ground to respond to the most urgent needs, sending emergency aid, including clean water and sanitation, for Haiti’s children and families who were affected. Working with the Haitian Government and partner organizations, over the past 12 months, UNICEF said it rehabilitated 120 schools damaged by the hurricane, enabling the return of more than 30,000 children to school.

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UNICEF said it also provided school furniture to some 139 schools, and provided another 26,000 children with psycho-social support. In the Sud and Grand’Anse departments – two of the worst hit parts of the country – UNICEF said it helped screen 160,000 children for malnutrition in an ongoing program. It also a organized a series of consultations with adolescents to enable them to express their concerns and ideas about risk and disaster management. The results were shared with local authorities. Recalling the destruction and feeling of despair, Bernard, a 14-old child from Roche-à-Bateau, in southern Haiti, said: “After Matthew passed, I thought it would be virtually impossible to continue living. All the trees were uprooted.” “But people are beginning gradually to recover,” he told UNICEF.

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Vaz appeals for Diaspora investment partnering with farmers and guaranteeing sure markets for their produce and livestock,” he said. The Diaspora's assistance is being sought to fund the agricultural sector, “While we continue to press for funding at low interest rates for our farmers, the Diaspora can help by mobilizing its own resources to be made available to farmers and enterprises in Jamaica.”

by Garth A. Rose On October 6, Jamaica's Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Daryl Vaz, was keynote speaker at a luncheon of the Jamaica USA Chamber of Commerce (JAUSACC) at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center in City of Lauderhill. Vaz was subbing for Karl Samuda, Jamaica's Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, who was unable to attend the event which marked the JAUSACC's 13th anniversary . The minister told his audience, consisting mostly of South Florida and Caribbean business men and women that, “Jamaica is always seeking and ready to welcome investors to our shores. As a result, we are looking at ways in which we can improve and make it easier to do business in Jamaica.” He oﬀered some of the plans being implemented by the Jamaican government to target investors, and engage the Jamaican Diaspora. They include the role of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), to move the industrial sector “further along the value chain and to foster agroindustrial growth.”

The Agricultural sector Vaz explained that while the agriculture sector is a major player in the vision of a better and more prosperous Jamaica, significant investment is needed. “Unearthing the vast potential of the land and to maximize the wealth creation possibilities will require an investment of more than just finances. We also need expertise. The Jamaican Diaspora can make a huge difference in this regard,” he said. “If even 10 percent of the share of the over US$2 billion in

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Delivery the Luncheon Keynote Address: Daryl Vaz, Jamaica’s Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, addressing the Jamaica USA Chamber of Commerce at Lauderhill Performing Arts Center in City of Lauderhill, on October 9 Photo credit: Leona Minto

remittances sent home annually were invested in small businesses and agriculture, this would make a significant difference in enhancing some of the growth targets of the sector.” Expansion and redevelopment of the agricultural sector includes focus on production of Irish potatoes and onions, sweet potatoes, yams and peppers are also identified for special attention for export. Other crops earmarked for production include strawberry and mushroom, to satisfy the Jamaican hotel sector. Vaz also indicated steps are being taken to modernize the agricultural sector, including improving land irrigation nationally. He said the Jamaican private sector was involved in the agricultural modernization project. “There are a number of big players in the sector investing heavily in agro-business and

The minister stressed that while specific investment is needed to modernize the agricultural sector, Jamaica is ripe for investment generally through creation of the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation. That ministry has identified strategic investment priorities that will hopefully set the country on a path to growth with jobs. These priorities include: The Logistics Hub initiatives; agro-parks; business process outsourcing; tourism diversification, including eco and medical tourism; creative industries; energy diversification and international financial services. Investment priorities include: agroprocessing (food and beverages), aquaculture, coffee, education, entertainment, information communication technology (ICT), Fashion, materials and mining Making a special appeal to the Jamaican Diaspora, Vaz said, “You understand the local economy and culture, and are willing to take on greater risks in business and investment opportunities that others may choose to pass on. If this is your inclination, I urge you to forge relationships with like-minded individuals in this Chamber who want to accelerate the development process in Jamaica. Jamaica's doors are open for business.”

All students welcome in Broward County schools Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) recently issued a statement welcoming all students and families displaced by natural disasters locally and abroad. Currently, there are approximately 200 students enrolled in Broward County schools from Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and other Caribbean islands, the Florida Keys and Texas. District staﬀ members are working with their families to ensure they receive the support and resources necessary. To assist displaced families, the District is providing information, including answers to frequently asked questions regarding enrolling students and resources available. In addition, the District has established a Welcome Center to provide centralized support for parents, guardians and others in the community who have questions about enrolling students. The Welcome Center also provides immunization and physicals, a clothing bank, food pantry and family support services. The Welcome Center is located at Lauderdale Manors Early Learning & Resource Center (1400 NW 14th Court, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311). The hours of operation are Tuesdays, 8 am---11 am; Thursdays,noon --- 6 pm; and Fridays 9 am --- noon. “We want parents, guardians and loved ones of families and students who were displaced by the recent hurricanes to know that they are welcome in our schools and that we are here to support them in every way that we can,” said BCPS Superintendent Robert W. Runcie. “Dealing with the aftermath and devastation caused by the recent hurricanes can be traumatic for children and their parents. We are committed to providing them with the best educational experience possible, while understanding they are going through signiﬁcant challenges.” To view answers to frequently asked questions, visit BrowardSchools.com/AllAreWelcome.

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expected to be the best ever Broward County Commissioner Dale V.C. Holness, a driving force behind the annual Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE), expects this year's event to be the best yet. "FITCE is an opportunity to help grow the economy and bring jobs to the people here in Broward County and South Florida. This is our third year of showcasing to the world that we have ﬁrst-class infrastructures that can accommodate any amount of trade you can imagine. With our planned speakers, panels, exhibitors, and cultural exchange opportunities, attendees will have imminent opportunities to learn, grow their business, and sell their products to the world," Holness said.

Several international dignitaries have been invited and conﬁrmed their attendance at this year's Expo which takes place October 17-18 at Broward County Convention Center.

Conﬁrmed dignitaries include: Federica Wilson U.S. Congresswoman representing Florida's 24th District Ãlvaro Colom Former President of Guatemala Delroy Williams Mayor of Kingston, Jamaica

Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo 2017

Carlos Mesa Former President of Bolivia

On October 17-18, Broward County invites the business community, and the general public, to participate in the third annual Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE) at Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale.

Erwin Contreras Minister of International Trade and Petroleum for Belize Gaynell Rolle Under-Secretary of Finance for The Bahamas Manuel Masa As Former Mayor of Miraﬂores, Peru

Invited dignitaries include: John Kwet Mwan Kwet Minister of International Relations, Democratic Republic of Congo

This year, FITCE will welcome local and international companies for a unique opportunity to engage high-level government leaders (including former presidents from Latin America), international trade experts and global delegations. They will dialogue diverse issues such as international trade,

Bienvenue Liyota Nzoli Minister of Small & Medium Businesses, Democratic Republic of Congo Emmanuel Ngoie Kasongo Minister of External Aﬀairs for Democratic Republic of Congo

Ferdinando Munóz Mayor of Montebello, Colombia Mayors, Consul Generals, deputy consuls, trade commissioners and binational chambers from 50 countries will also attend. Holness said the vision of FITCE is, “To enhance the position of Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County, Florida as a center of international trade and cultural exchange, to welcome new businesses, expand global sales, collaborate and connect, while providing tools and resources for those seeking to grow their business through global trade or through the strategic advantage of locating in South Florida.” He added that its goals of FITCE are to expand South Florida's position as a center for international trade; fuel economic growth and promote cultural exchange.

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Ÿ Luncheon at the 2016 Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo 2016

foreign direct investment and culture. FITCE 2017 expects to attract 200 international businesses, 400 local companies, multi-cultural global trade representatives from over 35 countries and government leaders to the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center.

FITCE 2017 will feature: Ÿ

Panel discussions and seminars such as the 11 Steps to Exporting --- A Roadmap to your Exporting Success and How to Import Doing Business with the World! ---

Dale Holness

Business opportunities presented by foreign government officials, ambassadors, Consul Generals, trade commissioners and/or leaders of binational chambers of commerce representing over 35 countries Speed Matchmaking with Country Representatives --- Meet one-on-one with government officials, ambassadors, Consul Generals, trade commissioners and/or leaders of binational chambers of commerce for over 35 countries The World Expo --- visit and network with local and international exhibitors B2B Matchmaking Services --- service offered by the Global Trade Chamber to match your business with buyers and suppliers Former Presidents Luncheon and Economic Engines Panel & International Trade Awards --organized by the Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Networking Cocktail Receptions/Cultural Experiences, and much more!

Entrepreneurs who attend FITCE will have an opportunity to sell their products and services to international businesses from over 35 countries. They will be able to meet international delegations, consulates, trade commissioners and bi-national chambers at Doing Business World and World Expo. They will have the opportunity to learn the 11 steps to exporting, how to import, how to get ﬁnancing and more.

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FEATURE

Anna Smith

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With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Caribbean National Weekly sat down with breast cancer survivor, Jamaican Anna Smith, to discuss her journey with the disease. She spoke candidly about her decisions, and how she feels now that it is all behind her. by Tanya Ragbeer

nothing happened” until she received the ﬁnal results.

At 50 years old, Anna Smith discovered that something was wrong during a breast examination self-test. She found a lump in one of her breasts and was quick to act. “Well, I'd better go to the doctor and ﬁnd out what it is,” she thought. This was March, 2015. However, it wasn't until May of that year that she was oﬃcially diagnosed.

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“I went to the doctor and got all my tests done, got my mammogram done.” said Anna. “The office that I went to, Pembroke Pink, has a doctor on staff and actually tells you immediately (whether or not there is anything positive). The staff are also quick to respond, so when I did the mammogram, the lady looked at me and said, 'let me get the doctor'.” When the doctor arrived, he was also forthcoming. “It looks positive,” he told her and immediately recommended additional testing. Smith was sent for a biopsy and ultrasound, which produced positive results though it did not appear to have spread to her other breast, or organs.

“If I was to sit at home and focus on it or discuss it a lot before I found out how bad it was, I think I would have been more frightened, but I think that because I kept myself busy, I didn't focus too much on it.” – Smith Smith, a practical person, told her husband. “It's positive, I have to make an appointment with a surgical oncologist so I'll do that today, but right now, I'm going to work.” The surgical oncologist scheduled several biopsies: a standard biopsy, an MRI biopsy, and one where “they do the biopsy while you are sitting on a chair, you can actually see your results on a screen in front of you,” she said. Each came back positive. Following conclusive results on the breast, the doctor recommended checking the other one, “just to make sure.” So Smith was sent back to do additional

Anna Smith went through six surgeries. “It would have been probably four, but I had a mishap with one of them so I had to take it out and start all over again,” she explained. The surgeries took a toll on her body. “When you think of the breast, you don't realize how many muscles are there that you use every day to get up, down, move around. It is very diﬃcult.”

Smith faced two options: Anna’s family (l-r) husband Patrick, daughter Rachel and son Ryan are very supportive of her in her ﬁght against cancer.

what stage you're at, you don't know how far it's gone… when you first find out, you don't know all of these things,” she said. When the doctor read her the results, she immediately told him, “I don't want to take out the lump, I just want to take it off.” And when asked her about the other one, she responded, “I'll just take that off too”. Not wanting to be consumed by the experience, Smith continued working “like

When Anna is not working or out raising funds for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, she enjoyed kicking back with friends.

biopsies on the other breast. “I have always had ﬁbrocystic breasts,” Smith proclaimed. However, the results were negative. Despite the fact, the doctor felt there was a high percentage that something could develop in the cancer-free breast. “We would have to make a decision,” Smith was told, “either we wait and see if anything develops in the other one, or you take care of them both at the same time.” Without hesitation, Smith told her doctor, “There is no decision to make. Whatever has to be done, let's go ahead and do it.” She endured a double mastectomy. “The way I look at it is, that you can't be afraid. Yes, you're nervous and you don't know

1. Take fat from the stomach to build the breasts, which takes an estimated 7 1/2 hours with one or two surgeries. The results are “more natural” though the healing is longer (six to eight weeks each). 2. Implants (Anna's choice); four to six surgeries, each with a recovery time of three weeks. This one feels “less natural,” according to Smith. “I feel ﬁne. When I look at them, they don't look real to me, but they don't look bad. Sometimes they are a little uncomfortable. Every day gets a little easier.” “Honestly, if I had to do it again,” Smith added, “I don't think I would put them on. I would just go without.”

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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR MIAMI ARTS STUDIO 6-12 AT ZELDA GLAZER The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida (Board), intends to award one Construction ﬁrm for the following General Obligation Bond (GOB) project:

PROJECT NO. 01543800 MIAMI ARTS STUDIO 6-12 AT ZELDA GLAZER AUDITORIUM AND CLASSROOM ADDITION 15015 SW 24TH STREET MIAMI, FL 33185 BIDS DUE: Sealed bids will be received by The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the project listed herein, until 2:00 P.M. local time, Tuesday, the 14th day of November, 2017, at 1 450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 650, Miami, Florida, following which time and place, or as soon there-after as the Board can attend to the same, the said bids will be publicly opened, read and tabulated in Conference Room 559, Miami-Dade County School Board Administration Building, by an authorized representative of the Board. Award of the contract will be made to the lowest, pre-qualified responsible and responsive bidder for the actual amount bid considering base bid and accepted alternates (if any) as listed in the bidding documents. The Board will award the contract based upon the results of the tabulations as covered by applicable laws and regulations. Bidders desiring to participate in this solicitation must be pre-qualified by the Board prior to submitting their bid in response to this solicitation. Contact the Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) Office of Economic Opportunity at (305) 995-1307 for information regarding Contractors' Pre-qualification procedures. QUESTIONS: Written questions regarding this project will be accepted. All written communications must be sent to the Project Architect/Engineer, Laura Perez (laura1@lmptc.com), Laura M. Perez and Associates Inc, 2401 N.W. 7 Street, Miami Florida 33125. MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE (Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer): Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. local time, at the Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer School on 15015 S.W. 24th Street, Miami, Florida. There will be a sign-in period from 10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Potential bidders arriving after the fifteen (15) minute sign-in period will not be allowed to participate in this solicitation. Proposals submitted by firms not represented at the Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will not be considered. BOARD POLICIES: Cone of Silence A Cone of Silence, pursuant to Board Policy 6325, shall commence with the issuance of this Legal Advertisement and shall terminate at the time the item is presented by the Superintendent to the appropriate Board committee immediately prior to the Board meeting at which the Board will award or approve a contract, reject all bids or responses, or take any other action that ends the solicitation and review process. Any violation of this rule shall be investigated by the Board's Inspector General and shall result in the disqualification of the potential applicant from the competitive solicitation process, rejection of any recommendation for award, or the revocation of an award to the vendor as being void, rendering void any previous or prior awards. The potential vendor or vendor's representative determined to have violated this rule, shall be subject to debarment. General questions regarding the legal advertisement will be sent to the Office of Capital Improvement Projects via email at ocip@dadeschools.net, and a copy filed with the Clerk of the School Board at celiarubio@dadeschools.net (or at 1450 NE 2nd Avenue, Room 311, Miami, Florida 33132), who shall make copies available to the public upon request. Lobbyist Lobbyist requirements, pursuant to Board Policy 8150, shall be applicable to this solicitation and all proposers and lobbyists shall strictly conform to, and be governed by, the requirements set forth therein. Contact the Clerk of the School Board for additional information. Vendor and Employment Preference Local-Vendor Preference, pursuant to Board Policy 6320.05, shall apply to this solicitation. Based on Board policy, Local Business means a vendor or business that has a valid business tax receipt, issued by a jurisdiction located in Miami-Dade County, that has either (1) its headquarters, manufacturing facility, or locally-owned franchise located within the legal boundaries of Miami Dade County, for at least twelve (12) months, or (2) has an office with a street address within the boundaries of Miami-Dade County for at least twenty-four (24) months, calculated from the bid or proposal opening date. Post office boxes are not verifiable and shall not be used for the purpose of establishing said physical address. In order to be considered for local preference, vendors must provide a copy of their business tax receipt and the Local Business Affidavit of Eligibility with their proposal. Proposers who fail to submit the required documents will not be considered for Vendor Preference. Jessica Lunsford Act The successful proposer(s) shall fully comply with the State of Florida's House Bill 1877 “Jessica Lunsford Act” (JLA); FS 1012.465, 1012.32, 1012.467 & 1012.468 and Board Policy 4121.01, Employment Standards and Fingerprinting of all Employees (also refer to Board Policy 8475). Ethics, Conflict of Interest and Anti-Fraud Proposers responding to this solicitation shall comply with the following ethics, conflict of interest and anti-fraud policies: - Board Policy 6460, Business Code of Ethics; - Board Policy 6460, Disclosure of Employment of Former School Board Employees; - Board Policy 8700, Anti-Fraud; and all related Board policies and procedures, as applicable Contractor Debarment Procedures Pursuant to Board Policy 6320.04, Contractor Discipline Procedures, debarred contractors are excluded from conducting business with the Board as agents, representatives, partners, and associates of other contractors, subcontractors or individual sureties. Commercial Anti-discrimination, Diversity, and Inclusion Proposers responding to this solicitation shall comply with the following anti-discrimination policies: - Board Policy 6465, Commercial Anti-discrimination, Diversity, and Inclusion (proposers shall be required to certify - Board Policy 1362.02, 3362.02 and 4362.02, Anti-discrimination/Harassment Complaint Procedure; and - all related Board policies and procedures, as applicable

compliance with Board Policy 6465);

SMBE & M/WBE Programs SMBE & M/WBE Programs, in accordance with Board Policy 6320.02 and the “Small/Micro Business Enterprise Program Administrative Procedures Manual” Board-approved May 8, 2014, shall be applicable to this solicitation. Contact the Office of Economic Opportunity at 305-995-1307 or OEO@dadeschools.net for list of certified firms. Protest Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed and in the manner specified in Board Policy 6320 (Purchase Approval and Competitive Bidding Process Requirements) or in accordance with FS Section 120.57(3) shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under FS Chapter 120. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The proposer acknowledges that all information contained in their RFQ Response is part of public domain as defined by the State of Florida Sunshine Law. Therefore, any information received is subject to public inspection and copying in accordance with FS 119. No action on the part of the proposer would create an obligation of confidentiality on the part of the School Board including, but not limited to, making a reference in the RFQ Response to trade secrets FS 812.081 and 815.045. It is recommended that potential proposers exclude from their response any information that, in their judgment, may be considered a trade secret. Board policies, as amended from time to time, can be accessed and downloaded at: http://www.neola.com/miamidade-fl/. The successful proposer(s) shall fully comply with the State of Florida's House Bill 1877 “Jessica Lunsford Act” (JLA); FS 1012.465, 1012.32, 1012.467 & 1012.468 and Board Policy 4121.01, Employment Standards and Fingerprinting of all. Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed and in the manner specified in Board Policy 6320 or in accordance with §120.57(3). Fla. Stat. (2014) shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Pre-qualified bidders may obtain a CD of the documents for construction at no cost or a full set of printed documents for construction at the bidder's expense from the office of Go Green Document Solutions, Inc., 3715 Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove, Florida 33133, on and after October 9, 2017. OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY Assistance levels have been established at: Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer: MBE/SBE Mandatory Subcontracting Goals: 20% Construction and 40% Local Work Force, county-wide. Aspirational M/WBE Subcontracting Goals: 10% African American and 5% Women The Board reserves the right to waive informalities and to reject any and all bids.

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

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Jamaican musical “Welcome To America” premiers in DC Illegal immigration remains a signature issue for President Donald Trump's administration. On the campaign trail, he consistently targeted immigrants to rally his conservative base. Jamaican Karl O'Brian Williams is one of many immigrants who were disturbed by Trump's anti-immigrant stance. The New Yorkbased playwright tackles many of those sensitive issues in his new musical, aptly titled Welcome To America.

Karl O’Brian Williams

"This is a relatable story. People either see themselves in the work or they think of someone they know going through this," Williams said. Welcome To America debuts October 28 at Cramton Auditorium, Howard University, Washington DC. “I decided to present the play in the Washington DC Metro area because this is where lawmakers create immigration policies, so what better place to stage the musical," he reasoned. Williams said the play is relevant to all immigrants in the US who feel threatened by Trump's policies, from his Muslim travel ban to a proposed wall on the Mexican border.

“No matter where you were born, at some point almost everyone fantasized about the American Dream at least once, especially since it was made popular on television and the big screen,” he stated. The cast of Welcome To America are mostly Jamaican including Andrew Clarke and Joel Edwards. Yudelka Heyer, who is from the Dominican Republic, is director. “The actors and production staﬀ are all seasoned theater practitioners who have worked professionally in various productions in Jamaica and here in the US,” Karl Haughton, promoter of the Howard University show, disclosed. Following its DC debut, Welcome To America, which is produced by Braata Productions, moves to other US cities and the Greater Toronto Area.

So Much Things To Say on paperback The paperback edition of Roger Steffens' book, So Much Things to Say: The Oral History of Bob Marley, will be released next year. Steffens, 75, told Caribbean National Weekly that distributors W.W. Norton & Company plan to ship the paperback version to stores in late 2018. The book was first released in the United States in July and has received strong reviews and coverage from major publications such as Rolling Stone and Publisher's Weekly. French music historian Bruno Blum praised it as “by far the most important and definitive book written about Bob Marley.” 'So Much Things to Say' contains interviews Steffens conducted with persons in Marley's inner circle such as his former mentor Joe Higgs, former managers Allan 'Skill' Cole and Danny Sims, and Cindy Breakspeare, his longtime lover and mother of one of his many children. 'So Much Things To Say' has a number of sensational accounts of Marley's early years in Trench Town, the Kingston, Jamaica slum where he was raised; his tumultuous marriage to Rita Anderson and a meeting with a leading Mafia boss in New York City in 1980.

Steﬀens

New York-born Steﬀens, a Viet Nam veteran, met and interviewed Marley in 1979 when he was touring the United States. He has since written extensively on the reggae legend who died in May, 1981 from cancer at age 36. This project, he points out, is maybe his most successful. “Of the seven reggae/Marley books that I've written this one has, without question, received the most worldwide attention with near unanimous praise for its honesty and candor, and for the huge number of new revelations that even the hardest core Marley fans have not known,” he said. – Howard Campbell

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Fans from across Miami Carnival + Wyclef = Magic! by Dr. Mary

Julien Believe, Scrappy, Asten Isaac, Rudy Live, Burning Flames, Tian Winters, Menace, Rupee and TNT Prison Band. But the highlight was Wyclef, former head of The Fugees who was born in Haiti and raised in the Little Haiti community of Miami. He gave an outstanding performance, and stated that he was ﬁlming a music video with participants in Miami Carnival. A pumped-up Wyclef jumped into the audience which prompted screaming, shouting, waving of ﬂags and scores of fans trying to get into the music video. Security guards rushed to keep fans away from him but Wyclef stated, “Leave them alone, I'm from the ghetto, I'm okay!”

Wyclef Jamming at Miami Carnival. – Photo credit Mark James

Miami Carnival 33 was a complete success. In the words of Marc, a reveler, “It was amazing for me to see how the music brings all the Caribbean islands together , what togetherness. Anytime people can experience culture it's a good thing; it's like one big togetherness tent.” Miami Carnival ended on October 8 at the Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds. According to a press release from the Miami Carnival team, “Miami Carnival is Mas, Miami Carnival is Steel Pans, Miami Carnival is Culture, Miami Carnival is community, Miami Carnival is Heritage, a kaleidoscope of Caribbean cultures under one umbrella. It is one of Miami's premier cultural festivals that captures the spirit, passion, and essence of the Caribbean-American community.” It lived up to that billing and more. There were several events leading up to the big day including Junior Carnival, Fantastic Friday and Jouvert. Last Sunday was the big finale with Haitian superstar Wyclef Jean headlining the party. There appeared to be one million people at the Fairgrounds; spectators, carnival participants, masqueraders, staff, artistes, police and volunteers. Everyone appeared to be having a good time with many waving their respective island flags.

Carnival and cricket always brings Caribbean people together.

Michelle from New York said, “I attend every year, all my life. I like the chance to embrace my culture, to be in touch with it. I go all over experiencing diﬀerent Carnivals.” Hagan, a masquerader said, “This is my seventh year, I do it because I love it, it's like

Christmas.” The costumes appeared to be more elaborate this year with colorful sequins and feathers. There were over 15 Masquerade bands on Sunday. They competed for the Miami Carnival Band of The Year title and were judged on visual impact, creativity, authenticity, craftsmanship, relation to the theme and portability. Sticks N Stones won the Panorama costume section. Winner of the Masquerade segment was scheduled to be announced October 12. Some of the top soca artists were on show including MX Prime and Ultimate Rejects, Karma, Ravi B &Neisha B, Shurwayne Winchester, Terri Lyons, Lead Pipe & Saddis, Edwin Yearwood, Yankey Boy, Marz Ville,

TALLAWAHS

It was party all-day long at Miami Carnival 33's ﬁnal day at Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds.

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT RFQ 157 (SM-SBE/MBE)*

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT 156 SM-SBE/MBE*

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRMS

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD

*SHELTERED MARKET (SM) FOR SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (SBE) & MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (MBE)

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida (Board), intends to commission one ﬁrm or joint venture as a Construction Management at-Risk (CMR) ﬁrm for each of the following General Obligation Bond (GOB) funded projects:

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida (Board), intends to commission one ﬁrm or joint venture having full architectural and engineering services available within the entity, or with consultants, as Architect/Engineer of Record (A/E) for each of the following General Obligation Bond (GOB) funded projects:

RENOVATIONS AT NORTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RENOVATIONS AT DR. GILBERT L. PORTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL & PLC Q

RENOVATIONS (PHASE I) AT PALMETTO MIDDLE SCHOOL

RENOVATIONS AT NORTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RENOVATIONS AT DR. GILBERT L. PORTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL & PLC Q

RENOVATIONS (PHASE I) AT PALMETTO MIDDLE SCHOOL

4251 East 5 Avenue Hialeah, FL 33013

15851 SW 112 Street Miami, FL 33196

7351 SW 128 Street Pinecrest, FL 33156

4251 East 5 Avenue Hialeah, FL 33013

15851 SW 112 Street Miami, FL 33196

7351 SW 128 Street Pinecrest, FL 33156

Project No. 01529600

Project No. 01528700

Project No. 01529900

Project No. 01529600

Project No. 01528700

Project No. 01529900

Construction Budget: $2,793,321

Construction Budget: $2,735,346

Construction Budget: $2,605,822

Construction Budget: $2,793,321

Construction Budget: $2,735,346

Construction Budget: $2,605,822

Only Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) certified SBE or MBE firms may participate in this solicitation. The proposer must submit a current M-DCPS SBE or MBE certificate with the RFQ Response.

MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE: Date/Time: Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at 2:10 pm, local time Sign-in Period: Until 2:30 pm, local time Location: South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union, 1498 NE 2 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33132 QUESTIONS: Written questions regarding this solicitation will be accepted until 4:00 pm, local time, Thursday, November 2, 2017. Questions may be submitted to Carlton Crawl at ccrawl@dadeschools.net with a copy to the Clerk of the School Board at celiarubio@dadeschools.net. Questions and Answers (Q&As) will be posted under legal ad 157 in the “INFO” icon at http://ae-solicitations.dadeschools.net. RESPONSES DUE: RFQ responses must be received no later than 4:00 pm, local time, Thursday, November 16, 2017, to the attention of: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Department of A/E Selection & Negotiations Nazira Abdo-Decoster, Executive Director 1450 NE 2 Avenue, Room 305 Miami, Florida 33132 REQUIREMENTS: This is an abbreviated ad; the complete legal ad with Mandatory Pre-proposal Conference information, Contractor Pre-qualification requirements, Mandatory Sub-consultant, Sub-contractor and Local Workforce Utilization Goals, project details and instructions for this solicitation, including selection procedures, are available at the above address, or at http://ae-solicitations.dadeschools.net under legal ad 157. In accordance with Board policies, a Cone of Silence, lobbyist requirements and protest procedures are hereby activated. Failure to comply with requirements of this legal ad and Board policies shall be grounds for disqualification. These, and all related Board policies, can be accessed and downloaded at: http://www.neola.com/miamidade-fl/ .

MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE: Date/Time: Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at 9:10 am, local time Sign-in Time: Until 9:30 am, local time Location: South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union, 1498 NE 2 Avenue, Miami, FL 33132 QUESTIONS: Written questions regarding this solicitation will be accepted until 4:00 pm, local time, Thursday, November 2, 2017. Questions may be submitted to Antoinette Baldwin at abaldwin@dadeschools.net with a copy to the Clerk of the School Board at CeliaRubio@dadeschools.net. Questions and Answers (Q&As) will be posted under legal ad 156 in the “INFO” icon at http://ae-solicitations.dadeschools.net. RESPONSES DUE: RFQ responses must be received no later than 4:00 pm, local time, Thursday, November 16, 2017, to the attention of: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Department of A/E Selection & Negotiations Nazira Abdo-Decoster, Executive Director 1450 NE 2 Avenue, Room 305 Miami, Florida 33132 REQUIREMENTS: This is an abbreviated ad; the complete legal ad with Mandatory Pre-proposal Conference information, Mandatory Sub-consultant Utilization Goals, project details and instructions for this solicitation, including selection procedures and required U.S. General Services Administration Standard Form 330, are available at the above address, or at: http://ae-solicitations.dadeschools.net under legal ad 156. In accordance with Board policies, a Cone of Silence, lobbyist requirements and protest procedures are hereby activated. Failure to comply with requirements of this legal ad and Board policies shall be grounds for disqualiﬁcation. These, and all related Board policies, can be accessed and downloaded at: http://ww.neola.com/miamidade-ﬂ/.

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Classic R&B comes to Miramar On October 28, Florida Jam Fest comes to Miramar Amphitheater in South Florida, featuring Frankie Beverly, Lenny Williams and veteran reggae band Third World and Jack Radics. Jack Radics

Frankie Beverly

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hen Keith Parker wants to unwind, he listens to some good, old Rhythm and Blues. And he likes when others listen with him. Parker is head of Club Entertainment, a company that promotes live concerts showcasing classic R&B acts like The Whispers, Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, and Betty Wright. On October 28, he takes his Florida Jam Fest show to the Miramar Amphitheater in South Florida. Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, Lenny Williams, Jack Radics and veteran reggae band Third World are on the card. It will be Parker's ﬁrst production in Florida. He has done others in Kansas City, Missouri, Greenville, South Carolina and Savannah, Georgia. The Atlanta native always features a package of classic R&B acts.

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“I'm from the old school era…It's what I identify with and I own that,” he told CNW. “I work with old school acts on my shows 'cause I love these guys. It's a selﬁsh reason but a fulﬁlling one.”

According to Parker, the shows attract a diverse audience, 30 years-old and up. He said many of the younger fans discovered artists like Maze and Williams through classic soul radio, a fast-rising medium in the United States. “That helps us a lot because they might not know Frankie Beverly but when they hear his songs they hear good music and they love it,” he reasoned. Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly have been around for 40 years. Led by the charismatic, Philadelphia-born Beverly, the group is known for songs like While I'm Alone, Happy Feelin's and Lady of Magic. Williams got his musical start in San Francisco during the 1970s with the band, Tower of Power. He went solo later that decade and released several powerful songs such as the yearning Cause I Love You, which is revered in soul circles. Parker and his team have a strong market in the South and Midwest. He would love to establish a foothold in South Florida, home to a large West Indian community, which has a long love aﬀair with R&B music from the 1970s. Next year, he hopes to bring George Benson and Earth, Wind And Fire to the region. – Howard Campbell

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Seven West Indies players have been aﬀected following the shock announcement that South Africa's inaugural Twenty20 Global League has been postponed. Jamaican batsman Chris Gayle, along with Dwayne Bravo, Barbadian Dwayne Smith, and Trinidadians Kieron Pollard, Denesh Ramdin, Nicholas Pooran and Rayad Emrit, were all contracted to participate in the tournament which was scheduled to start in early November. Barbados-born England all-rounder, Chris Jordan, was also expected to play. “We have not come to this decision lightly,” Cricket South Africa's acting CEO, Thabang Moroe, said following a

meeting with the T20 Global League board and consultation with franchise owners. “Having discussed it with all our stakeholders including the franchise owners, we believe that the interest of the league should be our ﬁrst priority. We have re-assessed our strategy and believe that postponing the ﬁrst edition of the T20 Global League to next year will serve us well.” While organizers gave no reason for the postponement, it is understood that failure to secure a viable television broadcast deal and central rights sponsorship, was behind the decision. The build-up to the tournament had also been less than smooth. Then there was the resignation of Cricket South Africa's CEO Haroon Lorgat two weeks ago, which further complicated matters. The tournament will be held next year.

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Trinis send US packing by Stefan Ribeiro

Trinidad & Tobago pulled off a stunning 2-1 upset to deny the United States a trip to the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1986 at Ato Boldon Stadium on October 10. The last-place Soca Warriors used an Omar Gonzalez own-goal and a brilliant Alvin Jones strike to thwart the Americans in the last game of CONCACAF qualifiers for Russia 2018. The US, which started the day in third place, had qualified for seven consecutive World Cups since 1986. They needed only a draw to qualify for the World Cup. Panama qualified as the third place side and Honduras finished fourth, setting up an Intercontinental playoff meeting with Australia in November. T&T came out with impressive purpose and surprised the US with a pair of first-half goals. First, Jones sliced a right-wing cross that Gonzalez misskicked into his own net past goalkeeper Tim Howard for a 10 lead in the 17th minute. Jones was far from finished. He found himself open on the right side and unleashed a 35-yard shot that found its way into the left corner past a diving Howard for a 2-0 advantage. Two minutes into the second half, Borussia Dortmund midfielder Christian Pulisic cut the lead for the US, powering a shot from the top of the penalty arc beyond goalkeeper Adrian Foncette. Foncette came up huge for T&T in the 69th minute, parrying substitute Clint Dempsey's attempt from just outside the penalty area. Eight minutes later, Dempsey endured even more frustration as his shot glanced off the right post. Foncette denied a last-ditch attempt by the US two minutes from normal time. He dived to his left to knock away Bobby Wood's six-yard header. It was revenge longtime coming for the Trinis. Their famed Strike Squad needed only a draw against the US at home in November, 1989 to qualify for the 1990 World Cup, but lost 0-1 to a Paul Caligiuri goal.

Trini Joy: Alvin Jones is mobbed by teammates after scoring Trinidad and Tobago's second goal against the United States at Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva, Trinidad on October 10. The Trinidadians won 2-1.

US striker Christian Pulisic battles Trinidad and Tobago's goalkeeper Adrian Foncette and defender.

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USA’s Matt Besler showing disappointment after 2-1 loss to Trinidad & Tobago.

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT 158

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida (Board), intends to commission one ﬁrm or joint venture having full architectural and engineering services available within the entity, or with consultants, as Architect/Engineer of Record (A/E) for each of the following General Obligation Bond (GOB) funded projects:

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MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE: Date/Time: Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 2:10 pm, local time Sign-in Time: Until 2:30 pm, local time Location: South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union, 1498 NE 2 Avenue, Miami, FL 33132

MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE: Date/Time: Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 9:10 am, local time Sign-in Time: Until 9:30 am, local time Location: South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union, 1498 NE 2 Avenue, Miami, FL 33132

QUESTIONS: Written questions regarding this solicitation will be accepted until 4:00 pm, local time, Friday, November 3, 2017. Questions may be submitted to Ed Ford at Edford@dadeschools.net with a copy to the Clerk of the School Board at CeliaRubio@dadeschools.net. Questions and Answers (Q&As) will be posted under legal ad 159 in the “INFO” icon at http://ae-solicitations.dadeschools.net.

QUESTIONS: Written questions regarding this solicitation will be accepted until 4:00 pm, local time, Friday, November 3, 2017. Questions may be submitted to Carolina Velez at carolinavelez@dadeschools.net with a copy to the Clerk of the School Board at CeliaRubio@dadeschools.net. Questions and Answers (Q&As) will be posted under legal ad 158 in the “INFO” icon at http://ae-solicitations.dadeschools.net.

RESPONSES DUE: RFQ responses must be received no later than 4:00 pm, local time, Thursday, November 16, 2017, to the attention of:

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Department of A/E Selection & Negotiations Nazira Abdo-Decoster, Executive Director 1450 NE 2 Avenue, Room 305 Miami, Florida 33132

REQUIREMENTS: This is an abbreviated ad; the complete legal ad with Mandatory Pre-proposal Conference information, Contractor Pre-qualiﬁcation requirements, Mandatory Sub-consultant, Sub-contractor and Local Workforce Utilization Goals, project details and instructions for this solicitation, including selection procedures, are available at the above address, or at: http://ae-solicitations.dadeschools.net under legal ad 159.

REQUIREMENTS: This is an abbreviated ad; the complete legal ad with Mandatory Pre-proposal Conference information, Mandatory Sub-consultant Utilization Goals, project details and instructions for this solicitation, including selection procedures and required U.S. General Services Administration Standard Form 330, are available at the above address, or at: http://ae-solicitations.dadeschools.net under legal ad 158.

In accordance with Board policies, a Cone of Silence, lobbyist requirements and protest procedures are hereby activated. Failure to comply with requirements of this legal ad and Board policies shall be grounds for disqualiﬁcation. These, and all related Board policies, can be accessed and downloaded at: http://ww.neola.com/miamidade-ﬂ/.

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