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A new immigration rule that would have made it easier to deny low-income immigrants green cards was blocked in Federal Courts last Friday.

Civil Rights Icon And Baltimore Congressman Dies at 68 Like the rest of America, the Caribbean-American community in South Florida woke up on Thursday morning to news of the passing of U.S. Congressman Elijah Cummings. The longtime Baltimore congressman, 68, had lost his longfought battle with health issues at the John Hopkins Hospital earlier that morning.

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In sweeping decisions, courts in New York, California and Washington all issued last-minute temporary injunctions to stop the Trump administration's "public charge" rule from taking effect on October 15 as originally planned.

Had the controversial rule been allowed to take effect, the new policy would have made it more difficult for immigrants to get green cards by allowing U.S. immigration officials to unilaterally decide whether or not the an immigrant will use public benefits including medical and healthcare assistance in the future.

Opponents of the rule argue that it goes against America's tradition of welcoming the poor, while the administration said the rule is necessary to prevent immigrants from draining the country's economy.

Called "Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds," the rule expanded the types of prohibited public aid, including cash assistance, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), state and local cash assistance and long-term medical care at government expense, "non-cash" benefits, such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (known as food stamps), Section 8 housing and rental assistance, Medicare Part D prescription drug benefits, and Medicaid in non-emergency situations.

The strict policy further required immigrants to provide extensive information and documentation, including those regarding finances, assets, savings, debts, and credit scores among others. The rule granted broad discretion to immigration officials to continues on C3 – Blocked!

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The Most Decorated Gymnast In History Although she isn't a daughter of the Caribbean, the phenomenal accomplishments of 22year old African-American gymnast Simone Biles have fully endeared her into Caribbean hearts—and today young women around the Caribbean are inspired by her to not only be exceptional gymnasts but to be the best in whatever field they choose.

This dynamic young woman has the words “historic” and “legendary” attached to her name, as the most decorated gymnast in World Championships history.

The bubbly gymnast, who stands at 4 ft. 8 inches, has taken the sport of gymnastics to the next level and redefined spectators' idea of a not only a strong and dominant athlete—but a champion.

At the recently concluded 2019 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Stuttgart, Germany, Biles won a total of five gold medals to break a world championships medal record. By earning her 24th and 25th medal at the championships, she shattered the last long-held record of 23 world medal wins obtained by Belarusian male gymnast Vitaly Scherbo in the 1990s.

"I really don't know how I do it sometimes," Biles said in a post-championship

interview with the USA Gymnastics. "Sometimes I wonder how I do it. I feel like it's just like not me. I wish I could have an out-of-body experience to witness it because sometimes I think I'm going crazy."

Biles has commanded and entertained crowds around the world, sparking international interest in gymnastics that had not existed for years. She has inspired this generation of gymnasts to raise the bar, especially other black athletes like Jamaican Danusia Francis, who will now represent Jamaica at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. With plans to retire after the 2020 season, Biles will join the likes of Serena Williams, Usain Bolt, and Michael Phelps as this decade's most dominant athletes in their respective sports.

She Was Born To Soar Biles gained widespread recognition at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil alongside the U.S. women's gymnastics team, where she garnered four Olympic gold medals as well as a bronze. Biles along with Aly Raisman, Laurie Hernandez, Gabby Douglas, and Madison Kocian were affectionately dubbed the Final Five by the public.

Prior to gaining worldwide acclaim and accolades, Simone Biles did gymnastics as a hobby; starting at just six years old at daycare.

Following the advice of instructors, she was enrolled at a gymnastics program where she shortly began training with Olympics Gymnastics Coach Aimee Boorman.

At the age of 14, she began her junior gymnastics career at the 2011 American Classic in Houston. She placed third all-

around, first on vault and balance beam, fourth on floor exercise, and eighth on uneven bars. She competed in several junior competitions in America until she was old enough to make her senior debut at 16 years old in 2013.

Biles' senior international debut was in March at the 2013 American Cup, a FIG World Cup event. She finished second behind her teammate, Katelyn Ohashi after a fall off the beam. That same year, she earned her first four World Championship medals (two gold, one silver, and one bronze), becoming the first African-American woman to win the world all-around title.

By the time the 2016 Olympics in Rio Janerio rolled around, Biles had already racked up a total of 14 World Championship medals. In the summer of 2016, she cemented herself as one of the greats by collecting five medals (which included four gold) at her first-ever Olympics.

But the sport that Biles has dedicated her childhood and teenage years to has begun to take a toll on her body. In 2019, Simone Biles announced her retirement, saying that the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be her last; for good reasons. “I feel like my body's gone through a lot and it's kind of just falling apart—not that you can actually tell but I really feel it a lot of the time,” she said.

Whatever her reasons are for retiring at this age, Biles will be supported by her boyfriend, a former gymnast Steve Ervin Jr., a slew of fans from around the world, and her

family.

Simone had been in and out of foster care as a young toddler, along with her other three siblings. Her father, Ron Biles, who is her birth grandfather, adopted Simone and her sister Adria after learning that his daughter, Shanon (Simone's birth mother) was unable to care for any of her children. Simone's other two siblings, Ashley and Tevin, were adopted by Ron's sister.

Biles has said that her mother Nellie (Ron's wife) has been her “biggest inspiration in life” and that being adopted allowed her and her siblings “the opportunity to soar,” which she has done since the beginning of her career.

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Bahamian Govt. Reafrm “Good Relations” With U.S. And China The Bahamas government says it continues to “enjoy” good relations with both the United States and China as it sought to distance one of its diplomats from a report that quoted him as saying Beijing would not be allowed to help in rebuilding the country following the passage of Hurricane Dorian on September 1.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the statements contained in the article published by Palm Beach Post in Florida and quoted the Consul General in Miami, Linda Mackey “were taken out of context.”

“The Government has extensively reported on its plans to address the housing challenges in Abaco. The People's Republic of China like several other countries immediately and readily provided assistance in the aftermath of Dorian.

The Bahamas continues to enjoy good relations with the United States of America and the

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Dominica General Elections Will be Held Within 100 Days Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, seeking to have his ruling Dominica Labor Party (DLP) win a fifth consecutive term in office, says general elections will be held there “within 100 days.”

Speaking at a public meeting on Sunday night in La Plaine, a village located on the eastern side of the island, Skerrit told supporters that they should be getting ready for the poll that is constitutionally due by March next year. But political observers believe the poll would be held later this year.

“I certainly could not have said this two weeks ago that general elections in the Commonwealth of Dominica will be held within the next 100 days. So, you could do your math, get your calendars out and check within 100 days for elections in Dominica. The time is drawing nigh,” Skerrit told supporters.

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“The time is getting closer. I can tell you we have everything in place as far as the Dominica Labor Party is concerned for the next general election,” he added.

In the last general election on December 8, 2014, Skerrit led the DLP to a 15-6 victory over the main opposition United Workers Party (UWP) led by Lennox Linton, who was making his first outing as head of a political party.

If Skerrit wins the next general election, it will be his fourth consecutive victory having become prime minister on January 8, 2004, following the death of then prime minister Pierre Charles.

Skerrit, 47, told supporters at the launch of the party's latest candidate for the election, to maintain peace and tranquillity in the country. “Within the next 100 days you will have elections in Dominica,” he reiterated.

Former Jamaica PM PJ Patterson Involved In Car Accident Former Prime Minister of Jamaica, PJ Patterson was involved in a motor vehicle accident on Monday evening, which has left him in the hospital.

At about 8:00 PM on Monday, the 84-year-old former PNP leader was driving when he lost control of the motor vehicle and crashed into his gate. Mr. Patterson was reported to have escaped without injuries to his upper body, but suffered serious injury to his hip and knee.

Patterson was taken to the Tony Thwaites Wing of the University Hospital of the West Indies, UHWI, following the accident where he was evaluated for surgery.

In a statement on Monday night, one of Patterson’s friends, Alston Stewart, said the former Prime Minister was undergoing a complete medical evaluation at the UHWI.

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Minnis, along with Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness, St. Lucia's PM Allen Chastanet and Haiti's President Jovenel Moïse met with Trump to discuss among other issues the political situation in Venezuela where Washington is seeking to remove President Nicolas Maduro from office.

In its statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Bahamian government “is grateful for the support and generous assistance from all members of the international community who demonstrated solidarity with The Bahamas in the wake of Hurricane Dorian.”

The Palm Beach Post reported that while the United States remains the region's largest trading partner, trade with China has skyrocketed from US$17 billion in 2002 to US$257 billion in 2017.

People's Republic of China,” the Ministry said in the statement.

In the article published last Friday, Mackey was quoted as saying China will not be part of reconstruction following Hurricane Dorian that killed at least 60 people and extensively damaged the Abaco Island and Grand Bahama.

“We are empowering the locals to do the actual work,” Mackey said after taking questions from a packed room of evacuees living in Palm Beach County for the past several weeks. “There will be no Chinese with what I'm referring to,” the Palm Beach Post reported.

The article reported Mackey as saying Prime Minister Hubert Minnis' pledge to keep China's influence out of The Bahamas, made at a Caribbean summit hosted by President Donald Trump at a Mar-a-Lago last March, still stands despite a wide range of reconstruction

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Talk UP What are your thoughts of the 2019 Miami Carnival?

Jeanine (Back Stage Manager) - Fabulous!

Thank God there was no threat of a hurricane, strong winds, rain… it was great! I think it was well attended and with more people than last year.

Unfortunately fete-ing and playing mas didn't happen this year; I just did a lot of work. What stood out the most was the concert - unfortunately, that was the only thing I saw. It was well attended, and he performances were incredible - that's what Carnival is all about! There were a lot of cameras there - I think it was recorded live from here to Trinidad and Tobago.

Tracey - Carnival is always a good event. It's a melting pot of cultures in one venue. It's just a beautiful thing. I started way back when, when Byron Lee was around, because I used to work for Byron Lee and the Dragonaires, and then I've been around since Miami and Broward came together, over the last 4-5 years. I operate Miami Carnival's Jamaican leg. Two of the biggest promoters in Jamaica had sections in Carnival bands and brought up several persons from Jamaica. Each year the numbers grow by 15-20 percent.

Anthony Jr. - I came down from Orlando and I had a very good time. I was surprised about the rain - I expected worse! My first thought was that there were a lot younger kids this year than others, so more of the kids are getting involved. I played with Fun Generation; I've played with them many, many, many years, at least 10 or more. I don't always play every year, but I come every year. I would rank this one a nine. The trucks were something else this year, too. Just when you think the music trucks have gotten big enough, they still seem to get bigger!

Hagen - I've been playing mas for about ten years and this year was no exception. This year I played with a new mas band and I have to say although the excitement and hype were there, the organization was not. Also, the road was very slow.

Masqueraders like to have a slow but steady pace.

What I've always loved about playing mas, though, is the family and togetherness of it all and as with every Carnival, that feeling was there in full effect.

Carnival is a part of me and I will always and forever be a masquerader!

Alexi - Miami Carnival is a taste of how amazing Caribbean culture is. It embodies the core of what Caribbeans stand by, which is no matter where, when, or how… it's going to be a good time. Over the years, I have played in numerous Kiddie Carnivals and a few adult Masses. The Fairgrounds did a great job hosting; it had a very good flow. I have been saving money to play mas in Trinidad Carnival 2021, so I will have to sacrifice playing in Miami Carnival for the next few years.

Nonetheless, I will be in attendance, jumping up right beside a truck with my Trini flag.

Julien - I, Julien Believe, Music Ambassador of The Bahamas was honored to appear at this year's Miami Carnival, representing my country. I have been performing every year for seven years now, but this year was different for me. I wasn't there just as a performer, but to bring hope to my brothers and sisters affected by the tragic hurricane that devastated Grand Bahama and Abaco… this was for them. I invited and was able to give free tickets, food, etc. to some of the victims who relocated to the area. Keep my country in prayer… Keep me in prayer. Thank you Miami for having me.

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Culture Is Key To Jamaica's National Heritage This week, Jamaicans celebrate National Heritage Week, culminating in National Heroes Day on Monday, Oct 21 when the nation commemorates its National Heroes. The day is highlighted by pomp and ceremony at Kings House, the governor general's residence, where selected Jamaicans are honored annually by the government for their national service.

But National Heritage Week remains relatively low-key in Jamaica and its diaspora. This is unfortunate as it's doubtful whether the majority of Jamaicans understand or appreciate their heritage, especially their cultural heritage.

Often when reference is made to Jamaica's culture, it pertains to current music and dance. In reality, Jamaican culture is very diverse, with a profound heritage—highlighted in religion, music, dance, language, food, dress and other social norms specific to the island.

Jamaica's culture is steeped in its colonial history. Since most of the enslaved were from West Africa, the nation's early culture was influenced

by Africa, reflected in the religion, pocomania and several early music/dance forms like gerreh, dinkimini, brukins, and the frequent use of drums.

Over the years, the culture went through several transitions, mostly influenced by the Anglo (English) colonialists who governed Jamaica until independence in 1962.

The colonial–Anglo influence was very evident in religion, relegating pocomania and revivalism mostly to rural Jamaica, replacing it with various Protestant denominations and Catholicism. However, the influence of Africa remained strong in the gradual growth and acceptance of

Rastafarianism.

The Anglo influence also had a strong effect on the language as most Jamaicans, especially through the educational system, were commanded to “speak properly,” meaning they should use the Queen's (or King’s) English and not speak Jamaican dialect or “broken English.”

Aspects of the early Jamaican culture that best withstood the Anglo influence, remaining quintessentially Jamaican were music and dance. The early African forms of music and dance evolved into mento, then ska, reggae, and dancehall.

Jamaican cuisine like jerk meats, stewed peas, curried goat, oxtail, ackee and saltfish, and even mannish water also resisted foreign influence and has grown in global popularity.

After Jamaica's independence in 1962, many aspects of the culture still resisted outside influence, however, some areas were corrupted by possibly Jamaica's most marginalizing force—classism.

Looking at the general Jamaican culture in recent years, there's still evidence of pocomania, mento, traditional culinary delights like 'blue draws,' roast yam and saltfish, pot

water, turn cornmeal, and patty and coco bread—but mostly among the poorer class, particularly in rural Jamaica.

During the post-colonial era of the 60s and 70s, the upper class resisted the growing influence of reggae, especially when the genre was increasingly influenced by Rasta artists like Bob Marley and Peter Tosh.

Younger generations of Jamaicans and Marley fans may be shocked that at the time several upper-class Jamaicans rejected Marley and his music.

Jamaica's dialect, patois, always seemed at odds with the majority of the upper class. Although Jamaican patois is now spoken by almost every Jamaican, to this day some educators and families frown on speaking patios publicly. Often leaders in various fields of Jamaican life are disrespected for not speaking “proper English.”

This bigotry was evident when the diction of former Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller, a woman with humble rural roots, was ridiculed as being “flat” or not speaking “proper English.” Similarly, National Hero Sir Alexander Bustamante was often jeered for “battering” the English Language.

However, both Bustamante and Simpson Miller led their parties to win general elections because they connected with the masses with whom patois is the customary form of communicating.

Although classism still divides aspects of the Jamaican culture, there's no denying that cultural forms like patios, reggae, Rastafarianism, revivalism, commonly referred to as “clap hand” religion, have survived classism.

Today, more of the younger generation openly communicate in patois, symbolize Rastafarianism in their style of dress, their hairstyle, and music forms they enjoy, even if they don't practice the religion.

It's remarkable that despite strong debate over the general acceptance of Jamaican patois, Jamaicans went giddy with pride in 2015 when former United States President Barack Obama publicly greeted a youth rally in patois during his Jamaican visit.

Jamaica's cultural heritage has gone through several transformations, influenced throughout history by Africa, England, Asia, and more recently, America. And, an often too divisive class system made several attempts to erase the traditional heritage of the culture.

Still, despite this colorful and sometimes controversial heritage, Jamaica's culture remains quintessentially Jamaican; a blend of patois, perfect English, traditional and non-traditional religions, peculiar dance forms, music, and cuisine. This culture has influenced and bonded people of different races into one nation and should never be taken lightly. It has given Jamaica and Jamaicans a uniqueness that's often craved and envied.

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UN Names New Head For Integrated Ofce In Haiti The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has named former United States State Department official, Helen Meagher La Lime, to head the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) in Haiti.

La Lime will also serve as the UN Secretary-General's special representative in Haiti and is expected to work on issues concerning elections, which have been delayed due to political turmoil. She will also be tasked with strengthening the Haiti National Police record on human rights and compliance with international obligations.

Her new appointment comes as the UN ends its 15-year peacekeeping presence in Haiti and opposition parties continued efforts to get President Jovenel Moïse out of office.

Over the past five weeks, opposition supporters have taken to the streets in support of their demands for Moise, who came to power in 2017, to resign. “The President of the Republic is determined to make every effort to ensure that the Nation will resume the path of stability, social economic and political progress,” Secretary-General Lyonel Valbrun said in a statement.

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) says it is concerned at the increased levels of violence. The UN said Monday that La Lime's office will also focus on the expanding gang problem and launch a disarmament effort.

Helen Meagher La Lime (left) is appointed as head of the United Nations Integrated Office In Haiti by UN Secretary-General António Guterres

CARICOM Concerned About Situation In Haiti The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Monday said it is “deeply concerned” over the protracted political crisis in Haiti where opposition parties have been staging street demonstrations calling for the resignation of President Jovenel Moïse.

The Guyana-based CARICOM Secretariat said it is still awaiting a response from Haiti, a CARICOM member country, for a good offices Prime Ministerial delegation to visit.

CARICOM Chairman and St. Lucia Prime Minister Allen Chastanet and the CARICOM Secretariat had confirmed the decision for a team to visit Haiti. The decision to send a delegation comprising, Chastanet, Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness, and the Bahamas Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis had been taken at the CARICOM Summit held in St. Lucia in July this year.

Haitian opposition parties have accused Moïse of embezzlement, but he has defended himself against the report of the Superior Court of Accounts and Administrative Litigation (CSA/CA) into programs and projects funded by the PetroCaribe.

The report found significant shortcomings associated with the

The Tourism Association of Haiti (ATH), has called on the operators of local radio and television stations to stop “confusing and shameful practices” that could serve to incite even more violence across the country, The ATC, which includes companies from across the tourism sector, notes with "amazement that some individuals have the right to speak on the airs of radio stations and television and are making rumors about certain tourist establishments."

The tourism body also called on the National Association of Haitian Media (ANMH) and the Association of Independent Media of Haiti (AMIH), to refrain from making certain statements.

“ATH recalls that in the particularly difficult times in the country, we must work together and join forces for lasting change and stability that will enable social advancement and progress in Haiti."

Meanwhile, the General Directorate of the National Council of Telecommunications (CONATEL) notes that a climate of "Waves War" exits, in which operators of legal broadcasting services are scrambling competing frequencies "thus rendering unusable the frequencies assigned

by CONATEL for the benefit of information, education and of the entertainment of the population.

"This climate facilitated by the situation of disruptions and technical-administrative dysfunction that the country experiences may further complicate the agenda to fight against radio and television insecurity in which CONATEL has been engaged for more than two years."

CONATEL has issued a call to all Haitians to respect the provisions of the law governing the harmonious cohabitation of the exploitation of radio spectrum "pending the conditions of access to retransmission sites and concerted development of a new audiovisual doctrine allow the definitive resolution of this scourge for the collective wellbeing."

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planning and implementation of local development programs and projects funded by the PetroCaribe Fund.

However, the plans to visit Haiti have been placed on hold as the situation worsened.

The CARICOM Secretariat said it had taken note of the series of demonstrations throughout the country, calling for President Moise to step down, and the outbreaks of looting, vandalism, and violence which have led to casualties. On several occasions, the demonstrations have paralyzed the country for days. The crisis has led to a deteriorating social, economic and humanitarian situation.

“No doubt because of the increasing unsettled nature of the situation and of security concerns, Haiti has not yet given its imprimatur for the visit. Contact has, however, been maintained by the Secretariat with the country's Foreign Minister and it continues to monitor the situation.

“It is therefore incorrect to say the Community pays little attention to what is taking place in Haiti,” the Secretariat said.

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Karelle Chang Is New LRCC President

by Tanya Ragbeer Karelle Chang, entrepreneur and owner of Vintage Events, was recently installed as president of the Lauderhill Chamber of Commerce at a recent installation ceremony held at the Chateau Mar Golf Resort in Lauderhill. Chang, a former board member who has been working with the chamber since its inception, took over the reins from outgoing president, Sharon McLennon.

A past president of the Kiwanis Club of Lauderhill for four years, Chang has great aspirations for the Lauderhill Chamber. As incoming president, Chang plans to focus primarily on bringing more resources to Lauderhill businesses by increasing the chamber's visibility. Committed to growing the chamber, Chang plans to work cohesively with Lauderhill to identify issues currently being

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faced by some of the businesses and implement strategies to alleviate those issues.

Other plans include creating viable partnerships to uplift chamber membership through training and by improving its networking forums and signature events to encourage businesses to seek Lauderhill as a viable place to meet their business needs.

“I aim to improve and to continue our signature events,” says Chang. “The Sola Rum Food and Wine Festival and the Women of Distinction luncheon not only brand our chamber, but they also make people aware of Lauderhill as a vibrant city.”

Chang plans to seek new ways to increase visibility. “We did that with our expo, so not just locally, but internationally,” she said. “This year, our team is going to Rebuild, Reconnect, Rebrand and Restore. We are about not just building Lauderhill businesses, but creating that connection with Lauderhill and the rest of the local and international markets.”

At the end of the day, Chang says, “I want at the end of my year, to know that the chamber has a voice that can impact and stand independently of the city, and people will think of the chamber as the place that they need to connect with as a business.”

JN Money To Donate To Jamaica In Fight Against Breast Cancer With just about six percent of 30,000 Jamaican women over 40 electing to receive breast cancer screenings, the disease causes some 12 percent of deaths that could be prevented with early detection. The cost to educate people, treat the disease, and research for a cure is exponential—a big reason why organizations, like JN Money, are working to help raise funds for the cause.

JN Money will donate 50 cents from fees collected from all transactions sent online during the month of October to the Jamaica Cancer Society to aid in research for a breast cancer cure.

“It is estimated that one in 21 women will

be diagnosed with breast cancer, which is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Jamaican women and, the treatment associated with cancer care can be expensive,” said Sanya Wallace, senior manager, strategic planning and marketing, JNMS. “It has also been established that early detection saves lives. In fact, it has been proven that most persons who receive treatment, through early detection, go on to live long and healthy lives,” she added.

The remittance company said this initiative is part of efforts to contribute to the development of Jamaica, in all areas.

“From that initiative, 50 cents from fees

collected from all transactions sent online during the month of October, will be donated to the Jamaica Cancer Society to aid in research for a breast cancer cure. Customers visiting our branches overseas will also be invited to make donations,” she stated.

In addition, each day during the month of October, JN Money Services Limited (JNMS) will be gifting free mammogram screenings to 31 JN Money customers in Jamaica.

Wallace also emphasized that the company will be providing tips about preventing breast cancer, in support of the group-wide initiatives which are being executed by its parent company, The Jamaica National Group.

Miramar Mayor To Deliver State Of The City Address Next Week Miramar residents, local businesses and community organizations will have an opportunity to learn about major issues that affect their city when Mayor Wayne M. Messam delivers the annual State of the City on Thursday, October 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the Miramar Cultural Center.

During his address, Mayor Messam will update the community on significant accomplishments for the past year and provide an outlook on the future of the city. He will highlight infrastructure progress, along with safety improvements, economic development as well as new revenue sources.

“As a national leader in economic growth and job creation, the City of Miramar has had a successful past year and I can't wait to share our accomplishments,” said Mayor Messam.

“As the Mayor of Florida's 13th largest city, we must work together as a community to make foundational investments in infrastructure, innovation, and cultural arts as we continue to attract families, businesses of all sizes and visitors,” he added.

The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature Broward County's most interactive visual presentation with testimonials from both residents and businesses.

There will be a pre-event reception and another immediately following the event in the Miramar Cultural Center Banquet Hall.

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by Attorney Caroly Pedersen You can get a text message from USCIS when your immigration application is received and updates on case processing! Even with all the anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies coming out of the Trump Administration, many of the useful tools to help immigrants file and track their cases put in place during the Obama era still remain. The USCIS offers several ways for Applicants to get updates on newly filed and pending Immigration cases. Immigrants and Sponsors filing Immigration applications with the USCIS can sign-up to receive text messages and email e-notifications confirming application receipt by the USCIS, along with the case receipt number(s). The receipt number allows individuals to track the status of their case online. e-notifications are issued within 24 hours after the USCIS receives the application.

To request e-notification, download and complete form G-1145 and mail along with all Immigration applications. Once you receive your case number, go to the USCIS website and sign up for Email Status updates on your case through the USCIS My Case Status program.

Once you register and enter your case number(s), the USICS will automatically email you notifications and updates on any actions take on your case so that you are better informed about your case status.

For instance, once your immigration application is filed, the USCIS may issue you a letter requesting more evidence in order to continue processing the case. If you are registered to receive case status updates, you will receive an email notification that the USCIS has issued the request, which helps you to be aware that you should be receiving the request by mail soon. If you have not received the request, you can then make further inquiries. Similarly, once you respond to the USCIS request, you will receive an updated email notification that they have received your documentation. It's a great way to stay informed and keep up to date on the status of your case as it is being processed.

The Case Against Jamaica's Ruel Reid

by Sheri-Kaye McLeod

Embattled former Education Minister Ruel Reid has squandered his potential to be one of the best the country has seen, with allegations of fraud — which cost him his ministerial responsibility and standing in the Jamaican community.

Last March, Reid was accused of corruption and nepotism at the Ministry of Education and the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), which fell under his portfolio. He was consequently removed from the Ministry of Education and he resigned as a Jamaican senator.

Subsequently, a full investigation led by the Financial Investigations Division (FID) and the Major Organized Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) was launched against Reid.

Following the investigations, police raided the homes of Reid, Professor Fritz Pinnock, CMU president, and Kim Brown-Lawerence, councilor for the Brown's Town Division in St. Ann and arrested them. Reid's wife, Sharen, and daughter, Sharelle, were also caught in the sweep. Reid was charged with breaches of the Corruption Prevention Act (CPA), conspiracy to defraud, misconduct in a public office at common law, and beaches of the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).

What Exactly Are Reid's Legal Problems?

Investigators alleged that nearly $50 million of public funds were used for Reid's and Pinnock's personal gain via a number of schemes, including one resembling the Career Advancement Program-Youth Employment Solutions.

Reid is also alleged to have instructed Professor Pinnock, among other things, to hire his wife Sharen, who was the manager of legal affairs at CMU. Reid's wife and daughter, a CMU graduate, were also said to have had access to over $1 million on a debit card connected to a CMU account.

Doreen Miller, Reid's housekeeper, got caught up in the scandal earlier this year but said the family used her as a pawn to conduct their criminal activities. She was not among those who were probed by MOCA.

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Kim Brown-Lawrence, however, was investigated and accused of being awarded a contract from CMU without actually aiding or providing services to the university.

The Charges And Terms of Bail The day following their arrest, all five individuals were released on bail. Reid was granted bail in the sum of $3 million and ordered with one or two sureties. His wife, Sharen, was granted bail in the sum of $1 million and his daughter, Sharelle, $500,000. All three were ordered to report to the Matilda's Corner Police Station every Wednesday and Saturday, and ordered to surrender their travel documents. A stop-order was also placed against them and they were warned not to be seen at the Ministry of Education or the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU).

Pinnock received bail in the sum of $2 million while Councilor Brown-Lawrence's bail was $1 million. Pinnock must report to the Greater Portmore Police Station, and Brown-Lawrence to the Brown's Town Police Station every Wednesday and Saturday. Both have the same bail conditions as Reid and family.

The five accused are to return to court on January 23, 2020.

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Serving As A Juror Some of CNW readers have been receiving letters from courts in the state to serve as jurors, and are uncertain of the process.

The United States Court—Southern District of Florida provide the following information on the jury process:

Trial Jury A trial jury, also known as a petit jury, decides whether the defendant committed the crime as charged in a criminal case, or whether the defendant injured the plaintiff in a civil case. Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Consists of 6-12 people.

Trials are generally public, but jury deliberations are private.

Defendants have the right to appear, testify, and call witnesses on their behalf.

The final outcome is a verdict, in favor of plaintiff or defendant in a civil case, or guilty/not guilty in a criminal case.

Grand Jury A grand jury is presented with evidence from the U.S. attorney, the prosecutor in federal criminal cases. The grand jury determines whether there is “probable cause” to believe the individual has committed a crime and should be put on trial. If the grand jury determines there is enough evidence, an indictment will be issued against the defendant. Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Consists of 16-23 people.

Grand jury proceedings are not open to the public.

Defendants and their attorneys do not have the right to appear before the grand jury.

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Lawsuit Claims Feds Are Using Marriage Interviews To Arrest Immigrant Spouses The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) recently filed a lawsuit claiming that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials routinely use marriage interviews at local USCIS offices to lure immigrants, using the scheduled appointment as “bait” to arrest immigrant spouses and take them into custody for deportation. Lately there have been frequent reports of such arrests nationwide, showing a pattern of conduct by local immigration offices in states, including Florida, where the USCIS field office schedules a couple for the required marriage interview as a ruse, pretends to conduct the interview, only to allow federal agents to take the immigrant spouse into custody during the proceedings.

Such arrests are becoming more and more common for immigrants with existing deportation orders, which most are unaware of.

The reason is that when an immigrant receives a notice to appear in immigration court, the notice is sent to the last known address of the immigrant, who is likely no longer living at the same address, since the removal process can take several years or more before a court hearing is actually scheduled. When the immigrant does not show up to the hearing because they never received the notice, an order of deportation “in absentia” (meaning the order is entered without the immigrant being present at the hearing) is entered by the court, which the immigrant is often never aware of.

Immigrants with any previous contact with Customs and Border Patrol (ICE) or immigration court, should be wary of attending an scheduled immigration interview without first consulting with an immigration attorney and apprising them of their immigration history and circumstances which resulted in any previous encounters with ICE or other immigration officials.

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

PROJECT NO. 01423404 JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL PHASE I REMODEL/ RENOVATIONS 1075 N.E. 167th STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA 33162 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, November 19, 2019, at 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 650, Miami, Florida, following which time and place, or as soon there-after as the Board can attend to the same, the said bids will be publicly opened, read and tabulated in Conference Room 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, Alex Silva (Asilva@silvaarc.com), Silva Architects LLC., 135 San Lorenzo Avenue, Suite 880, Coral Gables, Florida 33146.

MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE (John F. Kennedy Middle School): Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. local time, at John F. Kennedy Middle School on 1075 N.E. 167th 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 MiamiDade County, that has either (1) its headquarters, manufacturing facility, or locally-owned franchise located within the legal boundaries of Miami Dade County, for at least twelve (12) months, or (2) has an office with a street address within the boundaries of Miami-Dade County for at least twenty-four (24) months, calculated from the bid or proposal opening date. Post office boxes are not verifiable and shall not be used for the purpose of establishing said physical address. In order to be considered for local preference, vendors must provide a copy of their business tax receipt and the Local Business Affidavit of Eligibility with their proposal. Proposers who fail to submit the required documents will not be considered for Vendor Preference.

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

Ethics, Conflict of Interest and Anti-Fraud Proposers responding to this solicitation shall comply with the following ethics, conflict of interest and anti-fraud policies: - Board Policy 6460, Business Code of Ethics; - Board Policy 6460, Disclosure of Employment of Former School Board Employees; - Board Policy 8700, Anti-Fraud; and all related Board policies and procedures, as applicable Contractor Debarment Procedures Pursuant to Board Policy 6320.04, Contractor Discipline Procedures, debarred contractors are excluded from conducting business with the Board as agents, representatives, partners, and associates of other contractors, subcontractors or individual sureties.

Commercial Anti-discrimination, Diversity, and Inclusion Proposers responding to this solicitation shall comply with the following anti-discrimination policies: - Board Policy 6465, Commercial Anti-discrimination, Diversity, and Inclusion (proposers shall be required to certify compliance with Board Policy 6465); - Board Policy 1362.02, 3362.02 and 4362.02, Anti-discrimination/Harassment Complaint Procedure; and - all related Board policies and procedures, as applicable Protest Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed and in the manner specified in Board Policy 6320 (Purchase Approval and Competitive Bidding Process Requirements) or in accordance with FS Section 120.57(3) shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under FS Chapter 120.

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

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

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

Pre-qualified bidders may obtain a CD of the documents for construction or a full set of printed documents for construction at the bidder's expense from the office of Go Green Document Solutions, Inc. 3715 Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove, Florida 33133 on and after, October 14, 2019.

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY Small/Micro, Minority/Women-Owned, and Veteran Business Enterprise Programs, Board Policy 6320.02 Awarded firms will be required to comply with Board Policy 6320.02 and submit a monthly report via the Online Diversity Compliance System for compliance with Small/Micro, Minority/Women and/or Veteran sub-consultant goals, subcontractor goals, local workforce information, and/or any affirmative procurement initiatives. Awarded firms will be required to submit monthly compliance reports online at: http://miamidadeschools.diversitycompliance.com. Please note that the "Small/Micro Business Enterprise Program Administrative Procedures Manual", Board-approved June 20, 2018, shall be applicable to this solicitation. Please contact the Office of Economic Opportunity at 305 995-1307 or via email at OEO@dadeschools.net for additional information.

Assistance levels, as established by the Goal Setting Committee: John F. Kennedy Middle School: S/MBE Mandatory Subcontracting Goals: 13.95% Construction and 20% Local Work Force, within a 10-mile radius.

Mandatory M/WBE Subcontracting Goals: 11.05%- African American, Native American and Asian American firms.

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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MICHELLE DRUMMOND Exhibition On At Pompano Beach Cultural Center The works of Jamaican mixed media artist, Michelle Drummond will be on exhibition at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center through December 28, 2019. The exhibition, titled Works by Michelle Drummond, will showcase the artist's creations using multicolored yarn and acrylic paint on canvas.

“Michelle's art reflects her exuberance for adventure and her cultural pride,” said Phyllis Korab, Cultural Affairs director. “Her work draws upon inspirations from various stages of her life's journey and offers both thought-provoking and whimsical insights into her personality.”

A former member of the Jamaica Women's Hockey Team, Michelle represented Jamaica in international events from the age of 15. She accepted an academic scholarship to study at St. Lawrence University, where was a member of the field hockey team. While pursuing a degree at St. Lawrence, Michelle decided to explore fine arts as a creative outlet. After dabbling in the different mediums, she discovered that manipulating multicolored strings using glue and acrylic paint on canvas was an exciting take on expressing her creativity.

Michelle's work has evolved over the years into creative expressions that exude a mélange of her experiences living here in the United States and the exuberance of the Jamaican culture she grew up in.

She creates artwork that is thought-provoking, leaving viewers to their own interpretation. Michelle also creates t-shirts and totes reflecting these themes and is a resident artist at the Arts Warehouse in Delray Beach.

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Bob Marley’s Chef To Publish Ital Cookbook Growing up in the Rastafarian commune of August Town, Jamaica during the 1970s, Robert Chin savored the natural dishes his mother prepared for family and high-profile clients like Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, and Judy Mowatt. One year after his mother's death, he and his siblings are looking to release her first cookbook.

Robert is the eldest child for Minion Phillips, popularly known as Sister Minnie. She was a pioneer of vegetarian food, what Rastafarians popularly call Ital, in Jamaica. For years, she ran successful restaurants in Kingston, Jamaica's capital, and Accra, Ghana where she lived for eight years.

Robert also known as Stanpipe is a singjay who lives in Miramar. He communicates regularly with his brothers and sisters in Jamaica on a project that was dear to their mother.

“Everything was done, she completed it an' the Marley dem give her the rights before she pass for the book to release,” he said.

The Marley family gave the green light for the yet-titled book as some of its recipes, like One Drop and Stir it Up, are named for songs Bob Marley wrote. They include Ital and red peas stews, which were among the dishes Sister Minnie prepared for the late reggae icon.

According to Stanpipe, his brother Mikhail Phillips is currently shopping the manuscript to a publisher. Once a deal is sealed, they plan to release the book in September 2020 on the second anniversary of Sister Minnie's death.

The launch is scheduled for Hope Gardens, a botanical location in Kingston where she operated a popular restaurant for several years.

Sister Minnie, who was born in a middle-class family, accepted the Rastafarian faith in the late 1960s while she was a student at the University of the West Indies (UWI) in Kingston. There, she met and later married Dr. Peter Phillips, (currently the leader of Jamaica's opposition People's National Party) who came from a similar background.

They joined the Twelve Tribes of Israel and lived in August Town near to the UWI campus. Stanpipe was Sister Minnie's child from a previous relationship, while she had four children for Peter Phillips.

Sister Minnie was a confidant of Rita Marley, Bob Marley's widow.

They both lived in Accra for many years, with Minnie being appointed a Queen Mother in Asamankese, a city in south Ghana. Sister Minnie returned to Jamaica in 2014 and died last year from compilations of cardiac arrest.

Stanpipe, whose EP Life Journey was released in September, hopes to visit Ghana soon to fulfill another of his mother's goals. “We plan to appoint somebody to sit on her Stool 'cause she's a Queen Mother. We want to set up some farming so that the youths in the village can earn money to take care of themselves,” he said.

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Caribbean Food, Wine And Fete For Virginia Key Beach Right on the heels of a successful Miami Carnival, the upcoming inaugural Food, Wine and Fete gives South Florida residents just over two weeks to recover from their carnival shenanigans.

The culinary event, slated for Saturday, November 2 at the Historic Virginia Key Park's Orange Pavilion, will celebrate the brightest chefs, mixologists and delights of the Caribbean in an all-inclusive Soca Fete experience!

Event founder Vanessa James said, “I felt this was the right time to introduce and bring...Food, Wine and Fete to an already vibrant and motivated Caribbean community. I hope the event will only amplify the multicultural tapestry of Miami and beyond.”

Attendees will have the opportunity to indulge in an array of savory Caribbean dishes, cultural light bites, perfectly blended cocktails, and wine pairings while moving their bodies to the infectious sounds and insatiable vibes of Soca music.

Featured chefs include Chef Irie of Jamaica, Pastry Chef Myriam Charles, and Rum Cake Roz. The event will also feature Producer and DJ LL Cool Blaze, DJ Rock Steady, DJ Spice,

“I felt this was the right time to introduce and bring...Food, Wine and Fete to an already vibrant and motivated Caribbean community. I hope the event will only amplify the multicultural tapestry of Miami and beyond.”

– Vanessa James, Founder DJ Mark D with hosts Giselle The Wassi One, and Vanessa James. Jeremiah “Trini Souljah,” will perform a special drum solo, while Melo Groove Steel Orchestra will bring the steel pan rhythms. Miami colorist Katiana Jarbath Smith will conduct live interactive painting.

Etana to Release New EP “Dimensons” in November Dimensions, the new EP from Etana, is scheduled for release on November 8 through her Freemind Music label and Zojak World Wide. It has seven official songs plus a bonus track.

According to Etana, “It’s called Dimensions for a reason, it’s a collection of moods. There are so many sides to me musically and I wanted to share some more.”

The mini-set will be out just over one year since the release of Reggae Forever, Etana’s Grammy-nominated album that was distributed by Tad’s International Record.

She shows her versatility on songs like Long “Draw,” an homage to 1970s roots-reggae and “Love is Us,” which is inspired by the neo-soul movement of the 1990s.

“Rock my Body,” a lovers rock song, is the EP’s lead single.

There are two collaborations on Dimensions. Both are on the song “One More Time,” on which Etana shares the mic separately with Beenie Man and Pressure Buss Pipe.

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Some key names worked on the production of Dimensions including producers Clive Hunt and Dean Pond, as well as saxophonist Dean Fraser. Hunt produced Etana’s 2014 album, I Rise.

Reggae Forever did well for Etana, as it entered the Billboard Reggae Album Chart.

Etana toured the United States with Hawaiian reggae artist J Boog in support of the set which earned a nomination for Best Reggae Album at the 2019 Grammy Awards. That accolade went to 44/876 by Sting and Shaggy.

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HEALTH and Wellness

Heart Disease and Oral Health Dr. Sharon Robinson The Dental Place

Cardiovascular diseases, caused by blocked vessels restricting blood flow to the heart and brain, is the leading cause of deaths worldwide. But who would have thought that heart disease could be linked to oral health?

While it is unlikely that missing one day of brushing will result in the development of a cardiovascular disease, research has shown that the bacteria found in periodontal disease (gum disease) are also found in the fatty plaques that line the arterial walls. It is suggested that the causative bacteria for gum disease can enter the bloodstream where they attach to the fatty deposits in the heart blood vessels and increase the risk of a heart attack, stroke or peripheral vascular disease. Furthermore, some of the bacteria release toxins that damage vessel walls and make blood clot far too easily.

For persons who suffer from one or more cardiovascular diseases, invasive dental procedures (deep cleanings, fillings, extractions and root canal therapy) can make them more susceptible. This is why patients are pre-medicated with antibiotics to prevent infective endocarditis (inflammation of the inner lining of the heart). Persons

THE HEART Periodontal disease may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and fatal heart attacks.

In fact, those with gum disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from heart disease as those with healthy gums

THE KIDNEYS who suffered a stroke or a heart attack within 6 months should only receive emergency dental care, as the risk of recurrence is extremely high. These patients are also required to take medicine that increases their risk of bleeding during dental procedures, and also affects their salivary flow.

Many diseases in their infancy stage first display symptoms in the mouth. For heart disease, this is usually engorged blood vessels. Combined with their vital signs, diet and lifestyle, an individual's risk for cardiovascular disease can be evaluated before they suffer a heart attack or stroke.

It is important to take a holistic approach to health, such as drinking water, getting rest, maintaining a balanced diet, exercising regularly and avoiding destructive habits such as alcohol and smoking. A healthy mouth and a healthy heart is bound to make for a happier, healthier you.

Bacteria often enter the body through the mouth. With poor oral care, infections progress faster. This increases the diseases the kidneys must ght off.

THE LUNGS Poor oral health may worsen respiratory illnesses by promoting growth of harmful bacteria that can be transported to the lungs.

When the germs reach the lungs, they can breed and multiply to cause pneumonia and bronchitis

THE PANCREAS Periodontal disease may increase the risk of stroke. Research has shown that harmful bacteria in the mouth can make a person more susceptible to developing blood clots and can eventually increase the chance of a stroke

THE BRAIN Diabetics are at greater risk for periodontal disease. Periodontal disease may disrupt the control of blood sugars, which can increase the likelihood of serious complications such as heart and lung disease

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weigh a wide variety of "negative factors," including the applicants' age (specifically if an applicant is under 18 or over 61), health, education, work skills, income and family status, in order to deny their applications for residency (green cards).

As a result of these temporary court orders, USCIS immigration forms which were specifically revised to implement the new public charge rule have been removed from the USCIS website, including the updated Form I485 application for residency, Form I-129 and the new form specifically created for immigrants to complete to provide information about income, assets and credit, called Form I-944, Declaration of Self-sufficiency.

This latest rule is just one in a series of efforts by the White House to limit both legal and illegal immigration to the U.S. President Trump recently signed a proclamation barring the entry of legal immigrants who cannot prove they will have healthcare coverage or the means to pay for it within 30 days of their arrival in the U.S. This latter rule is set to take effect on November 1. Under this proclamation, entitled: Presidential Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Will Financially Burden the United States Healthcare System, only immigrants who can show they can pay for "reasonably foreseeable medical costs" or are already covered by approved health insurance would be allowed to enter the U.S. As yet, no guidelines have been released by the administration which outline the proof necessary to meet the requirements and to date, no federal lawsuits have been filed to stop implementation of the terms of the proclamation, although challenges may be filed at the last moment!

The Trump administration not only lost the three federal lawsuits against his public charge rule, but also a fourth Federal Court in Texas ruled against his use of emergency powers to divert public funds to build the border wall against the will of Congress. On a personal level for President Trump, in yet another major loss, last week a Court of Appeals in D.C. ruled against him, ordering his personal financial records be turned over to House Democrats.

It's important to note the halt of the public charge rule is not permanent, and the Trump administration has the option of appealing the temporary injunctions while the lawsuits continue through the regular process in the state courts.

The Supreme Court may ultimately grant a review of the issue and with a five to four conservative majority, may well rule in Trump's favor. As a result, early filings for residency under the current more liberal policies would still be advisable.

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Reggae Boyz Boost Chances For Qatar World Cup

By L. Bronson Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz served up a muchimproved performance by slamming Aruba 6-0 in their CONCACAF Nations League Group C return-round encounter at Stadion Ergilio Hato in Curacao on Tuesday night.

That result followed an unconvincing 2-0 win by the 1998 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at their home base at Kingston’s National Stadium three days earlier over a nation ranked closer to 200 on FIFA Coca-Cola list.

Despite taking an early 13th-minute lead on a strike from Devon Williams, his first for Jamaica, the Boyz struggled to break down a solid and disciplined Aruban outfit which relied solely on counter-attacks.

Shamar Nicholson missed a chance to add to the lead on 77 minutes when he blasted a penalty kick wildly over the crossbar, but he made amends two minutes from full time when he made the game safe with a cute finish.

Aruban captain and goalkeeper Eric Abdul had promised much of the same for the return game, being played in Curacao instead of Aruba, as their home field was not approved by FIFA. According to Abdul, Aruba was the underdog and it was their plan to make the game as difficult as possible for the more established Jamaican team, so they weren’t going to play an open attacking game and make it easy for the better team.

But Jamaica’s head coach Theodore Whitmore had other ideas and he employed a more attacking formation, employing a 4-1-4-1 system instead of the 4-2-3-1 he used on Saturday. In essence, what he did was to withdraw one of his two defensive midfielders for a more attacking midfielder to guarantee more numbers in Aruba’s final third of the field.

Jamaica a acker, Brian Brown (right) is fouled by Aruba defender Noah Harms during the Na ons League match inside Na onal Stadium on Saturday.

Whitmore also tested the depth of his squad by making six changes to the starting team, and he was vindicated with a more fluent display which resulted in goals and much-needed confidence boost for a number of players, as four of them—Chavany Willis, Maalique Foster, schoolboy Lamar Walker, and Junior Flemmings—scored their maiden goals for Jamaica.

In fact, Foster had a double to add to another by Nicholson. Jamaica led 4-0 at the half-time break and added two within eight minutes of the restart.

The result left Jamaica firmly on top of the group of four teams with maximum 12 points,

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Jamaica needs just one point to guarantee top spot from the remaining two games, and automatic qualification to the next CONCACAF Gold Cup Tournament.

The Jamaicans have also further cemented their place in the top six of CONCACAF ranking, which would secure them a place in the hexagonal of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, a significant boost to their chances for the 2022 Qatar World Cup Finals.

So when all is said and done, Whitmore and

his technical staff are making progress with this Reggae Boyz squad, and they are doing it without a lot of fanfare.

Whitmore is fully aware of the necessity to have a team with flexibility where different combinations can be employed, and so he thought Tuesday’s contest was as good as any to experiment and it paid off in the end with both the performance and the result.

Substitute goalkeeper Amal Knight was given a chance between the sticks and though never tested often, was alert when he needed to be, while the top five attacking players played together for the first time and the level of chemistry displayed was admirable.

It was also refreshing to see the introduction of Clarendon College schoolboy star Lamar Walker in only his second game, dictating proceedings from midfield.

The little player was energetic, thoughtful, cheeky, and confident, and his teammates gifted him with the ball whenever he presented himself, which was often.

And the fact that he notched a decent goal, bursting forward on a counter-attack and displaying the composure of a seasoned player to glide past the advancing Abdul in goal before slotting into an empty net, speaks volumes for his potential for what lays ahead if he is able to keep grounded and properly counseled.

But experience has taught us that as a people we always find a way to disrupt a good thing, and it is the hope that the players and the local governing body, the Jamaica Football Federation, will continue to enjoy a good relationship. Whitmore has done a good job trying his best to keep the players focused on the field—while being as accommodating as possible with the “off the field” issues, as they keep their eyes on the big picture of World Cup qualification.

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Barbados Tridents Wins CPL Title A resurgent Barbados Tridents inflicted a demoralizing 27-run defeat on favorites Guyana Amazon Warriors to win their second Caribbean Premier League (CPL) title in Tarouba, Trinidad on Saturday night.

In a one-sided final at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tridents dealt Amazon Warriors their first loss of the entire campaign, to cap a fairytale run which saw them win just two of their first six matches in the preliminary but rebound to capture three of their last four and finish second in the standings.

For Amazon Warriors, the defeat was their fourth in as many trips to the final, extending a luckless, if not maddening, record and their frustrating wait for a CPL title.

Having won 11 successive games the Warriors chose the wrong time to play their worst cricket and paid dearly in the end.

Choosing to bat first, Tridents rallied to 171 for six thanks mainly to veteran left-hander Jonathan Carter's unbeaten 50 off 27 balls.

Amazon Warriors then suffered an uncharacteristic batting meltdown and muffed what should have been a straightforward run chase in ideal conditions, stumbling to 144 for nine off their allotted overs.

Barbados Tridents lift the CPL T20 trophy after defeating the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the final on Sunday October 13, 2019.

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Fraser-Pryce Nominated for IAAF Athlete Of The Year Coming off the heels of a historic World Championships, Jamaican sprinter ShellyAnn Fraser-Pryce has been nominated for IAAF Female Athlete of the Year.

Fraser-Pryce, who scored her fourth 100m World Championships title at the recently concluded IAAF World Championships in Doha, Qatar, was announced alongside Kenya's Beatrice Chepkoech, Brigid Kosgei, and Hellen Obiri; Bahrain's Salwa Eid Naser; USA's Dalilah Muhammad; Great Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson; The Netherlands' Sifan Hassan; Germany's Malaika Mihambo; Venezuela's Yulimar Rojas and Mariya Lasitskene, for the coveted Female Athlete of the Year Award.

The 32-year-old won the 100m in a time of 10.71 seconds, the fastest time this year, and was also part of the Jamaican 4x100m women's winning team at the Championships. In an Instagram post, Fraser-Pryce welcomed the nomination, saying “Representation matters...Grateful for all I have achieved this year and thrilled to be among a group of women to inspire others through our athletic performances. Thank you @iaafathletics for the nomination!”

Having won the title in 2013, she is only one of two Jamaican women to have ever won the award, with former Jamaican sprinter Merlene Ottey winning in 1990.

For the second year in a row, no Jamaican male athlete has been nominated for Male Athlete of the Year. Usain Bolt, who retired in 2017, was the last Jamaican to win the award in 2016. The fastest man alive has won the Male Athlete of the Year award a record number of six times.

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Voting for the Male World Athlete of the Year closes on November 4. At the conclusion of the voting process, five men and five women finalists will be announced by the IAAF. The male and female World Athletes of the Year will be announced live on stage at the World Athletics Awards 2019.

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