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Police shakeup in Jamaica

by Kathy Barrett

In the wake of a soaring crime rate that has led to over 1,300 murders this year, the Police High Command has announced changes in the senior ranks of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).

Jamaica Police Commisioner George Quallo

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Earlier this week, Police Commissioner George Quallo said several divisional commanders will be transferred including Senior Superintendent Marlon Nesbeth, who is stationed in the western parish of St. James.

Nesbeth will be transferred to the Border and Security Branch. He will be replaced by Senior Superintendent Wilfred Campbell, who now heads the Kingston Central Police Division.

In addition to transferring Nesbeth, the Police Commissioner says seven other commanders will be relocated.

The changes take effect on November 10.

St. James is the hotbed for crime, having recorded 248 murders since January. According to Nesbeth, the government's latest initiative to stem the crime wave --- the Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) --- has not prevented the bloodletting in surrounding areas.

The objective of the operation that stemmed from an Act passed in Parliament earlier this year, is to contain crime and gives the Prime Minister power to implement the initiative in consultation with the National Security Council.

ZOSO was launched in the town of Mount Salem, in St. James.

More than 240 people have been murdered in St. James since January. Last week, 13 persons were murdered in the parish.

In terms of homicides, St. James is followed by the rural parishes of Westmoreland and Clarendon. The divisions of St. Andrew South and Kingston Western top the list in Kingston and St. Andrew parish, while in St. Catherine, the continues on A7 – Shakeup

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Congresswoman threatened with lynching

by Garth A. Rose

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, 74, who gained national headlines recently over a dispute with President Donald Trump over a phone call the president made to the widow of a black soldier killed in Niger, has been threatened with a lynching.

Since Wilson revealed details of the phone call Trump made to Myeshia Johnson, widow of Army Sergeant La David Thompson, there have been reports that she has been threatened in phone calls to her offices and via social media In one on these social media threats, the Congresswoman was threatened to be lynched.

According to reports, police in Illinois are investigating allegations that a white man who lives in Des Plains close to Chicago, posted the following comments referring to the congresswoman on social media: “Need 10 good men to help carry out a lynching. Must have own horse and saddle. Rope will be provided.”

In another post, the man was also alleged to have referred to the Congresswoman as a “disgusting pig” and “someone should take a boot to her face.”

The man suspected of placing the posts have denied this, claiming someone anonymously made the posts in his name. He is now also receiving death threats.

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Jerk Fest winner!

Congratula ons to the winner (c) of a $105 Publix gi card, awarded

by Eddy Edwards (l) and Hot 105 representa ve, courtesy of the Grace Jamaican Jerk Fes val which takes place on November 12th in Markham Park. – Contributed

Miramar Makers Market Miramar Commissioner Maxwell Chambers greets a resident from the booth of re red Miramar employee and businesswoman, Marjorie Smith, at the Miramar Makers Market in Town Center. Photo credit: Mark James

St. Jago Alumni Judith Whi aker (secretary) and Michael Bernard (class of 1978) pose for the camera at the St. Jago Alumni Associa on-Florida’s 15th Anniversary Dinner Dance in Davie. – Contributed

Peace, Love, Support: Members of the Hai an American Nurses Associa on of Florida (HANA), Inc. came out in numbers for their general mee ng. This month's topic: Breast Cancer and Domes c Violence Awareness, at the Miami Dade College North Campus. – Contributed

City of Sunrise Hero: All smiles as Joyce Roberson, one of several recipients, receives a plaque of recogni on at the 2017 Greater Sunrise Chamber of Commerce's Heroes Luncheon at the Double Tree Hotel Sawgrass. (L - R) Luis Feuer, Local 10 News' chief cer fied meteorologist Be y Davis, Joyce Roberson, and City of Sunrise Mayor, Michael J. Ryan. – Photo credit: Luke Ballen ne

Fabulously Fi y Joan Williams is looking stunning in red as she celebrates her 50th birthday at the Fort Lauderdale Marrio Coral Springs Hotel in Heron Bay. – Photo credit: Uriah Benne

Carnival at FITCE Broward Commissioner Dale Holness at the closing ceremony of the Florida Interna onal Trade & Cultural Expo (FITCE), taking me to meet with representa ves of Brazilian Beat as he poses with a costumed model. – Contributed

FMC Dona on The Medical Staff at North Shore Medical Center and Florida Medical Center donate $10,000.00 to the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine.

(L-r) Dr. Susan Baker, Chairperson of the Governing Board of North Shore Medical Center and Florida Medical Center and Dr. Fernando Bayron, Governing Board Member of North Shore Medical Center and Florida Medical Center. – Contributed

Orlando to Hai : Ribbon cu ng for the first direct flight to Hai from Orlando for Sunrise Airways. – Photo credit: Donna Morton

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Edwards adds more spice to Grace Jamaican Jerk Fest

by Howard Campbell

Each year, after the spicy aroma of jerked food subsides at the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival, Eddy Edwards and his team return to the drawing board to plan the next year's show.

Three weeks (November 12) before the 18th renewal at Markham Park in South Florida, Edwards is promising more of the innovations that has made it, arguably, the leading event of its kind in North America.

Eddy Edwards and Kimberley Lue Lim of Grace Kennedy (assistant Global Category Manager) at last year's Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival.

“We are always looking for creative ways to keep the festival fresh. Sometimes, we will focus on the culinary side, sometimes on the entertainment or at times making adjustments to improve the patron's overall festival experience,” Edwards told CNW.”

A Pre-festival event held at Publix in Sunrise

Among the fresh activities are: sponsors utilizing the Internet and social media to engage patrons; a redesigned Grace Village which offers patrons opportunities to engage with the product; and expansion of the popular Pattie-eating contest.

There will also be a domino tournament in memory of Ruddy Schaafe, who was director of the festival's annual tournament. He died in May. “We plan to make a special presentation to his memorial fund in his honor,” said Edwards.

The affable Edwards grew up in Harbour View, a middle-class community in eastern St. Andrew, Jamaica. He moved to the United States in 1979, first settling in New York, but has lived in South Florida since 1981.

Jerked Shrimp – One of the many delicacies on display at the Grace Jamaica Jerk Festival.

He started the jerk festival in Pembroke Pines in 2000, and has seen it grow from a family event attended by Jamaicans, to an inclusive calendar show that attracts mainstream sponsorship.

Publix, the leading supermarket in Florida, is a major sponsor, as well as Western Union, Sprint and Broward Visitors and Conventions Bureau.

Edwards stressed said that support is critical.

“As the festival grows, and widens its appeal it is important to get more corporate support. The influence and spending power of our audience, which is predominantly Caribbean-American, is one of the reasons many companies find the festival attractive and they want to engage our audience and win them over,” he explained. “We are very mindful of this and work closely with our sponsors to deliver positive results, not just at the festival, but before and after.”

This is the third Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival for 2017.

The first took place in June at RFK Stadium in Washington DC; the second was held at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, New York.

Each features music. Tarrus Riley, Morgan Heritage, Yellowman and the Sagittarius Band, Leon Cordero and the Code Red Band, will perform at next month's show.

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Jamaica’s foreign minister wants stronger partnership with Europe Kamina Johnson-Smith, Jamaica's Minister of Foreign Affairs, has called for the strengthening of ties between Jamaica and the European Union.

She also wants more engagement of private sector investors by EU members to facilitate increased trade and investment with Jamaica and the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) group of countries.

Sixteen Caribbean countries are members of the ACP. Johnson-Smith spoke at the ACP-EU Highlevel Roundtable, held in Brussels, Belgium on October 20. It was attended by ACP trade ministers, representatives of the European Commission, and EU private sector representatives.

She emphasised that foreign direct investment was critical to Jamaica's growth and could facilitate the country's full participation in regional and global value chains. The minister stressed the importance of Jamaica's services exports to the EU, including cultural and entertainment services and urged the EU to facilitate services exports through a special visa arrangement for CARIFORUM services suppliers.

According to Johnson-Smith, the CARIFORUM-EU EPA provides a good framework for greater EU investment in Jamaica and the expansion of Jamaica's services exports to the union. She also called for the establishment of a bi-regional Chamber of Commerce to help drive trade and investments on both sides.

Increased security ahead of Jamaican by-elections The police high command has increased security in the rural constituency of St. Mary South Eastern ahead of the October 30 byelection, amid mounting political tension there.

According to police reports, over the past weekend two supporters of the People's National Party (PNP) were shot and injured in the town of Annotto Bay in St. Mary. On Sunday, 20 persons were detained during police operations.

In addition to the deployment of police officers, soldiers have been sent to the constituency.

Assistant Commissioner of Police, Norman Heywood, said the security forces will

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take a zero-tolerance approach to persons involved in violence. He said they will conduct daily operations to quell the tension.

Meanwhile, Political Ombudsman Donna Parchment Brown is threatening to end campaigning in St. Mary South Eastern to ease friction between rival supporters. Parchment Brown and officials of the Peace Management Initiative (PMI) plan to visit the area.

The candidates in St. Mary South Eastern

are the Opposition PNP's Dr. Shane Alexis and the governing Jamaica Labour Party's (JLP) Dr. Norman Dunn. Dunn narrowly lost the seat in the February 25, 2016 general election to Dr. Winston Green who died suddenly on August 14, necessitating the by-election.

On October 30, two other by-elections will be held in St. Andrew Southern and St. Andrew South Western.

Representing the JLP in St. Andrew Southern is Dane Dennis who will go up against the PNP's Mark Golding.

In St. Andrew South Western, the PNP's Dr. Angela Brown Burke will face the JLP's Victor Hyde.

The seats in these two constituencies became vacant after former Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller and her former cabinet colleague Dr. Omar Davies retired from active politics, giving up their seats.

In last year's general election, the JLP won 32 of the 63 seats in the Parliament.

Caribbean nationals among ICE arrest Caribbean nationals are among 36 people arrested by law enforcement authorities in the United States during a five-day operation. The arrests were part of an ongoing “public safety efforts” campaign conducted by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

According to ICE, the operation targeted criminal immigrants who were previously incarcerated at the Middlesex County Jail (MCJ) in New Jersey. The immigrants were subsequently released to the community by MCJ, without honoring the ICE detainer or advising them of their release.

An immigration detainer is a tool used by ICE and other US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials. The detainer is required when the agencies identifies

potentially deportable individuals who are held in jails or prisons nationwide. This policy is in accordance with the American Immigration Council.

Typically, according to ICE, detainers are issued by an authorized immigration official or local police officer designated to act as an immigration official under section 287(g) of the US Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

ICE said the operation also targeted other criminal immigrants residing in Middlesex County.

The Caribbean immigrants arrested as part of the operation were nationals of Anguilla, Belize, Cuba, Dominican Republic, and Trinidad and Tobago.

The other immigrants were nationals of El

Salvador, Ghana, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Kenya, Mexico, Paraguay, Philippines and Turkey.

ICE said the detained individuals range from 19 to 62 years old, and were all previously arrested or convicted of a variety of offenses.

Some of the arrests and convictions included sexual assault of a minor, child abuse, criminal restraint of a minor, domestic violence, possession of narcotics, distribution of narcotics, robbery, receiving stolen property, theft, aggravated assault, hindering apprehension, resisting officer, driving under the influence (DUI), unsworn falsification, possession of a weapon, burglary, prostitution, and illegal re-entry into the US.

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What are your thoughts on the accusations that the President has been lying to the nation? position. The words coming from a President used to be considered the words of the whole Nation. A lie from a President who got caught used to be a big news story, now it's the new normal with the last episode of lack of empathy and quite frankly racism demonstrated against people of color. Erasing with rage all accomplishments made by President Obama makes it a personal vendetta, something never seen before in American politics. It's time for the Republican Congress to activate impeachment articles against him.

Collin: Jamaica/Tamarac – First and foremost these aren't accusations, so let's just clarify that fact. Second, it's difficult for me to find any original thoughts regarding his lies that have not been uttered by most people who have any shred of dignity. But this is more of a reflection on his supporters than on Trump; it shows the level humans are willing to sink to, just stick it to anyone we disagree with. However, the reason these lies are so corrosive and damaging, is the fact that it is being done with such recklessness, and is seeping along racial lines.

Carolyn: Jamaica/Miami – In the Miami Herald, the Veteran's wife said she was heartbroken after speaking to Trump. He should have lifted her up at this time of tragedy.

Instead, he deflected his inability to be presidential by attacking Frederica Wilson, and his entire staff is too. They have treated black women as if they are incapable of leading; and then it becomes a national movement or an echo from his base which is dangerous. If they are not respecting her, then what are they going to do to everyday black people? This is neo-fascism.

Sally: America/West Palm Beach – I think that it is accurate, that he has been lying. I think that because of my personal opinion of his psychological state, I sometimes wonder whether he even knows that he is doing it, because he is incapable of telling the truth. I wonder if there are any kinds of political steps that can be taken because of that, because of the seriousness of it all.

Jimmy: Haiti/Miramar – It's a disgrace for the presidency of the United States of America. Now the standard has been lowered to Trump level, a drop of prestige, dignity and respect for that

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Delroy: Jamaica/Fort Lauderdale – Politicians of all political persuasions at best embellish, deflect and answer unasked questions with statements supporting their positions. President Trump's behavior, however, is unprecedented for the blatant fabrications, distortions and yes, outright lies. This has been his modus operandi in private life but occupying the office of President, the consequences could be disastrous for the country in many ways. Miscalculations by allies and adversaries increase and with the world's most destructive nuclear arsenal, unpredictability could have catastrophic effects on international relationships and the planet.

Gina: Jamaica/Miami – Lie: a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; Liar: a person who tells lies; Compulsive: resulting from or relating to an irresistible urge; Pathological: involving, caused by or of the nature of a physical or mental disease. From the moment after his inauguration he lied about having the 'largest crowd ever,' to just last week he lied about and to the grieving widow of a fallen soldier. Between January and July, the New York Times listed 116 lies that were checked and proven to be untrue. I think it is safe to say, “Donald Trump, is a compulsive and pathological liar.”

Eric: Jamaica/Palm Beach – I don't consider it an accusation; it is just a fact. He does lie; it's his approach, his M.O., that's just the way he operates. As long as it suits his agenda, he's going to lie. I don't know if I can consider it a medical or a mental or psychological problem, it's just that he lies to suit himself. When he's fact-checked on it, you never get an apology or a retract. He thinks it's a fact, I think that's a problem in itself, the fact that he believes that what he is saying is true. We're hoping to see changes down the road. I don't really expect to see a change in him, but certainly maybe a change in that position.

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Economic vulnerability of South Florida families exposed Over the past two to three weeks, the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) in response to the needs of Florida residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, has distributed over $1.156 billion in federal disaster food assistance through the federal Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP). As of October 24, the DCF processed 891,927 applications for food stamps under the program. According to the agency, this assistance will help more than 7 million Floridians as they continue to recover from the impact of Hurricane Irma.

The DCF publicly admitted to being shocked at the massive response for food assistance. In the South Florida tri-county region over 530,000 individuals received assistance ranging from $300 for a single person to as high as $1,300 for a family of four.

In Broward and Miami-Dade, the program was extended over a four-day period. Each day DCF distributors were overwhelmed by the long lines of individuals who turned up for assistance. The crowds were so overwhelming that in both counties distribution had to be disbanded temporarily as the crowds became disorderly. In fact, when the initial period of distribution was concluded in both counties on Sunday, October 15, thousands of people who had been in line for hours were left disappointed.

DCF has since announced it will be recommencing the program in Broward and Miami-Dade, but the actual dates and locations for the distribution are yet to be announced.

The department says it is working closely with

local government and law enforcement to secure sites that can safely and efficiently serve all residents in need.

There have been criticisms that the program was too liberal. One critic referred to it as “socialism gone mad.” The reason for the criticism is that the assistance was available to people of all economic groups. DCF did establish income guidelines for the assistance, but it was available to all who incurred food loss, and not normally eligible for food stamps, as a result of extended electricity outage caused by the hurricanes. However, those with lower incomes were eligible for a higher quota of food stamps than those with higher incomes.

Nonetheless, the critics drew attention to the fact that those who joined the lines for food stamps included people driving high-end cars mingling with people who came to the respective distribution centers on foot.

Speaking to DCF administers of the DSNAP, it appeared attempts were made to make food assistance as equitable as possible across income groups. However, what the high demand for assistance exposed is that the majority of South Floridians are living on the periphery of economic disaster, no matter what they drive or where there live.

Research conducted by United Way in 2015 indicated that 48.3 percent of South Floridians are living just above poverty level, not earning enough to be financially stable. Although it often sounds like a cliché, some 50 percent of Florida families are literally living from paycheck-to-paycheck.

People lost days' and weeks' wages resulting from the impact of the hurricane, and were severely affected. Such people were in genuine need of the assistance provided by the DCF. So too were those who may not have lost wages, but saw the opportunity to receive food stamps (which covered a period of three months). For many, this was too much of a gift to not bare the

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pain of standing in a line in the broiling sun for up to10-hours.

People genuinely needed the assistance because the region's average monthly disposable income, the income left after all the inescapable expenses are met monthly, is around 2 percent.

Thousands simply cannot make ends meet.

The aftermath of Hurricane Irma blatantly exposed what was already known in South Florida; wages are much too low for even so-called middle-income families to frown on public assistance.

This is a blatant reason to raise wages in Florida to a realistic living wage. It is too risky, too economically vulnerable, for families to remain living totally dependent on each paycheck, especially when the paycheck is insufficient.

The long lines for DCF food assistance gives reason for the federal and Florida's government to seriously focus on amending the federal and state wage policies.

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Congresswoman Wilson was in a Limousine transporting Sergeant Johnson's widow to the Miami International Airport to receive her husband's casket being returned from Africa, when the president called the widow to offer consolation.

Speaking to members of the media on arriving at the airport, the Congresswoman reported being shocked hearing Trump over a speaker-phone telling the widow, in referring to her husband, “He knew what he was signing up for, but it still hurts.”

Wilson perceived the comments were cold and not consolatory under the circumstances.

For several days Trump tweeted denials of his remarks in the telephone conversation, despite rebuttals from Congresswoman Wilson, and confirmations by Myeshia Wilson and the president's Chief of Staff, General John F. Kelly.

Residents of the Congresswoman's District 24, which includes Miami Gardens, home to Sergeant Johnson and his widow, Opa-Locka, Hollywood, Miramar, and North Miami, were very upset at the way she has been bemeaned by President Trump, and by the threats that followed.

“Ms. Wilson is highly respected for her work not only in this district since elected to Congress

in 2010, but what she has done for South Florida from she was in the Florida House from 1998, and the Florida Senate from 2002. She has worked hard for education in the state, and especially mentoring young black men,” said Paul Porter, a Trinidadian-American resident of Miami-Gardens.

Porter said he is particularly “peeved” by comments made by the president's Chief of Staff who referred to Wilson as “an empty barrel.”

“And Kelly hasn't even apologized knowing he made wrong allegations against her.”

Another resident of District 24, Laverne Dally, Jamaican-American of East Miramar, said, “The bitterness in which Trump, and other White House officials referred to Congresswoman Wilson has stoked the threats against her. In an already tense, divisive racist environment, the leaders in Washington should have acted more responsibly. But threatening to lynch someone in 2017 America is much too much. I can tell all who thinks their threats and criticisms will beat Ms. Wilson down that she'll emerge much stronger from this. She is beloved in District 24.”

Threatening a member of Congress is a federal crime which can carry a prison sentence of up to five years.

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Gun Buyback/Prescription Drug Take Back Miramar Police Department will host their Gun Buyback/ Prescription Drug Take Back event on October 28, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Miramar Police Department Headquarters, 11765 City Hall Promenade in Miramar. All donors at this event will remain 100 percent anonymous.

Prescription Drug Take Back Because the non-medical use of prescription drugs is one of the most common forms of drug abuse in America, the Miramar PD is collecting unwanted and expired medications.

Donors are encouraged to bring in all unused portions of prescription medications to the Miramar Police Department.

Safety - the primary concern The Gun Buyback/Prescription Take Back program is the best way to promote safety in the household. At tomorrow's event, the Miramar PD will focus primarily on safety and

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most volatile areas are St. Catherine North and South.

When compared to the similar period last year, there has been a 26 percent hike in murders.

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Gun Buyback Gun donors will receive gift cards valued at up to $100 for each handgun, and $150 for each assault rifle/shotgun.

Safety is the primary concern of the Miramar Police Department. Gun donors are advised to transport unloaded firearms in the trunks of their vehicles.

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For more information on the Gun Buyback/Prescription Drug Take Back initiative, visit www.MiramarPd.org, or contact the Miramar Police Department at 954602-4000.

About the City The city of Miramar is located in Broward County, Florida, in South Florida, on the southwest border of the Broward County/MiamiDade County line. With a population of over 138,000 residents, Miramar is a diverse area. It has a large contingency of Caribbean residents intertwined with other nationalities.

About the Miramar Police Department The Miramar Police Department, led by Jamaican-American Dexter Williams, is a highly recognized unit which has been recognized with accreditation by CFA – The Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation and CALEA – The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. This year, they were awarded “Meritorious” accreditation (the highest level of international accreditation possible), given only to agencies that have shown excellence in professionalism and quality assurance for more than 15 years.

Meanwhile, the opposition People's National Party (PNP), has weighed in on the country's murder rate, stating that the increase emphasizes the need for the government to set out a more comprehensive crime plan.

On Tuesday, the PNP's spokesman on National Security, Fitz Jackson said the government's crime plan is not working.

Jackson has suggested that the government bring a non-partisan national stakeholder group together to agree on a set of measures to tackle the crisis.

"They must put out an overarching approach where the people of Jamaica is (sic) brought on board so that we, collectively, can seek to deal with the problem," he asserted.

This week, a Kingston businessman, Dennis Ramdial, was killed outside his business place in the capital.

The police report that Ramdial, 70, was standing outside his establishment when explosions were heard. It was later discovered that he was shot. Ramdial was rushed to hospital where he died.

His son, Richard, was murdered in July.

He was shot multiple times as he sat in his vehicle during rush hour traffic.

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Dominica police warn curfew breakers

DNA questions Browne's judgment

by Kathy Barrett

The Opposition party, the Democratic National Alliance (DNA), has questioned the “haste” in which Prime Minister Gaston Browne revoked the appointment of Investment and Tourism Minister Asot Michael, following his arrest in Britain on Monday.

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The police in Dominica on Wednesday issued a warning to residents who break the curfew imposed on the island following the passage of Hurricane Maria last month. They warn that there would be an increase in law enforcement officials in the capital to “prevent any possibility of lawlessness.”

Acting Police Commissioner Davidson Valerie, speaking at the daily news briefing on the progress being made following the passage of the Category 5 storm on September 18, said that 102 people have been arrested for breaking the curfew. They will be prosecuted.

He said on conviction, a person risks facing a fine of up to EC$5,000 and up to six months in jail.

On Tuesday, the Ministry of Justice, Immigration and National Security said that based on the advice of the Chief of Police, the curfew hours had now been changed to 10.00 pm to 5.00 pm from 6.00 pm to 6.00 am.

It said that the change, which goes into effect immediately, is “to facilitate economic activity.

“The city of Roseau is returning to a state of normalcy and security in the city is becoming more stable. There is, however, still a need for enhanced security and vigilance. All citizens are advised to comply with the curfew hours as stated,” the government said, after it announced a relaxation of the curfew in outlying areas.

While stating that the detention of Michael by police at the Gatwick International Airport is “another blow” to the reputation of Antigua and Barbuda, the DNA in a statement, noted that “it is a well-established principle that every accused is innocent until proven guilty; it is curious as to why the PM acted with “rapid fire.”

Michael was released from police custody on Monday. In a statement, he said it was “unfortunate” that Browne did not contact him before relieving him of his portfolio .

“I fully accept and respect the Prime Minister's right to appoint and remove ministers in his Government. However, in the circumstances I consider that the Prime Minister's decision in this case, to relieve me of my ministerial responsibilities, is likely to be due to a misapprehension of what has taken place, and second-hand information, indeed misinformation.

“I do not consider that any justifiable question has arisen that I have failed to comply with the highest possible standards required of public office,” Michael added.

Prime Minister Browne, who acknowledged that he had “no firm details of the reasons for Mr. Michael's arrest,” said he had advised Governor General, Sir Rodney Williams to revoke immediately his appointment pending the outcome of his arrest Monday morning by the Metropolitan Police in London. “…the arrest itself is sufficient for me to revoke immediately his appointment as a Cabinet member and to relieve him of all ministerial portfolios until this matter is resolved,” Browne said, adding, “I have repeatedly stated that I expect every member of my government to comply with the highest possible standards required of public office, and while Mr. Michael might establish his innocence in time, the fact that he has been arrested, obliges me to relieve him of all government duties,” Browne said.

Michael said he will speak with the Prime Minister as soon as possible to explain the situation.

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expertise, and assisting Jamaicans overseas to understand and negotiate through bureaucracy in their country.

He urged Jamaicans in the audience to become involved with the Diaspora movement “so we can all contribute to making Jamaica the dynamo of the region.”

The Florida launch of the memoir, Looking Back.....the Struggle to Preserve Our Freedoms, was held at the Broward Community College on October 21. It was an overwhelming success, as audience turnout and enthusiasm exceeded expectations.

Review of publication A comprehensive and interesting review of 'Looking Back' was delivered by Yvonne Shagoury, a retired Jamaican businesswoman who resides in Florida. This was followed by a reading from the chapter entitled 'Perception versus Reality' by Dr. Bernard Marshall, foundation member of the Greensboro/ Jamaica Friendship Association in North Carolina.

The author then took a few questions from the audience before, due to limited time, moving the vote of thanks and signing books for appreciative attendees.

Cheryl Wynter, Information Officer, represented the Jamaican Consulate in Miami at the launch.

According to Williams, the Florida event was a valuable plug for the publication which has already received excellent reviews on Amazon.com.

The book is written by retired Jamaican journalist/radio talk show host, Joan Williams.

The launch was organized in conjunction with the South Regional Library in Pembroke Pines.

Before the official ceremony, attendees were entertained by Tallawah Mento band under the leadership of Colin Smith.

A welcome was given by City of Miramar Vice-Mayor Winston Barnes who is also news manager and host of 'Taking Care of Business' which airs on Radio WAVS 1170 am in South Florida. In his address, he was effusive in his praise of Williams for writing a book. Barnes said it will add to the documentation of the political history of Jamaica, and give people a greater understanding of their roots.

Feature address was delivered by Wayne Golding Sr. well known immigration lawyer and Jamaica Diaspora Board Representative for the Southern United States.

In a wide-ranging address, Golding outlined the remarkable achievements of the 13 year-old Jamaica Diaspora movement and the important role it continues to play in the development of Jamaica. He said this was reflected not only in financial terms but also by helping the Jamaican government with

Joan Williams (right) signing a copy of Looking Back….. the Struggle to Preserve Our Freedoms, for a fan at its launch at Broward Community College on October 21.

Joan Williams hails from Jamaica, was educated in Canada, USA and Jamaica and holds a BSc in Economics. Her initial tertiary training was in computer programming but she decided very early that she preferred to work with humans and not machines. In keeping with trend, Ms. Williams has over the years been involved in Public Relations, Business, Media, Politics and Real Estate in Jamaica and worked for many years as a workshop/seminar planner throughout the English Speaking Caribbean.

Joan Williams and City of Miramar Vice-Mayor Winston Barnes, one of the evening's speakers.

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Summer may be coming to an end, but that's no reason for travelers to stop planning romantic trips to Jamaica, the 'Home of All Right'. According to travel site tripsavvy, only 31 percent of US adults said they took a romantic getaway in the past 12 months. Couples don't have to wait for Valentine's Day for an amorous vacation and Jamaica has the perfect locations for lovers seeking an unforgettable experience.

In addition to awe-inspiring sunsets, sunshine, azure water and sandy beaches, couples looking to keep the passion going after a hot summer can turn to these romantic attractions:

Blue Mountain Hike

The lush, mist-filled hills leading to the Blue Mountains create a dreamy and almost celestial setting. While far above the rest of the island, couples can feel hidden away from the rest of the world, experiencing everything from a bike tour to some of the most expensive coffee in the world.

Hiking to the Blue Mountain Peak in The Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park and World Heritage Site, is another Jamaican phenomenon.

The hike begins in the dark, earlymorning hours. Couples can join a group of hikers ready for the seven-mile trek up to Blue Mountain Peak, the highest on the island, rising to an altitude of 7,402 feet.

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The way is narrow and steep, especially at a part known as Jacob's Ladder. But hikers conquer each hurdle. With every step, the stars seem to get closer. As the hikers near their destination, the dark outline of the forest grows on either side.

On a clear morning, hikers can see Buff Bay and Port Antonio's Navy Island to the north, and Kingston, Portmore and St. Thomas' coast to the south. They might even spot the outlines of Cuba, 90 miles to the north. After the long trek, hikers can rest, knowing they have just conquered Blue Mountain Peak.

The hike down is in the daylight, and as hikers take care with each step they cannot

miss the botanical richness of the mountains.

They pass through an elfin forest, where the low canopy makes them feel as though they are walking through a green tunnel. As they descend they see clusters of tree ferns, bamboo and eucalyptus trees, colorful wildflowers and hundreds of ferns growing alongside the mossy trail. As they travel through this lush tropical forest, birdcalls fill the air, a natural musical background for the hike.

Overall, the 14-mile trail takes about seven hours. Starting early in the morning makes for an exciting hike and incredible view of the sunrise; however, couples don't have to follow this popular trend. The hike can be accomplished in the daylight.

Those who decide to begin the hike in the morning, can spend the night at either Whitfield Hall or Wildflower Lodge, or camp out at Portland Gap. Both lodges are cozy and rustic, and their staff will make arrangements to pick up hikers from Kingston or Mavis Bank. They will also organize local guides, and can provide meals on request. Generally, the best time to try the hike is during the Blue Mountains' dry season, which lasts from December to April, coinciding with the peak of Jamaica's tourism season.

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Also located in Falmouth, has become a popular attraction for couples visiting Jamaica. The lagoon's primary attraction is the glowing water.

When swimmers move their bodies through the phosphorescent lagoon, microscopic organisms are disturbed, causing the water to glow and let off a glistening light. This phenomenon is said to take place in only three places in the world, so visitors should savor this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

The Luminous Lagoon stretches along the marshslands of Trelawny from the small community of Rock to Falmouth. Located where the Martha Brae River meets the Caribbean Sea, the lagoon housed a wharf where large vessels from England unloaded goods onto smaller ships to be delivered inland up the river.

Years after the sugar trade's decline, scientists discovered the lagoon's geographical location was important for another purpose. It was the best place to observe and study micro-organisms called dino-flagellates, which thrive in the layers where salt and fresh water combine and glow the brightest in shallow, warm water.

At night, the lagoon sparkles and glistens when disturbed, as these microscopic organisms produce an eerie glow, reflecting the outlines of fish and other objects in the water. The Luminous Lagoon continually attracts and awes visitors and scientists from around the world.

Departing every night from the Glistening Waters Marina, crowded tour boats take visitors on a ride around the lagoon. The highlight of the 45-minute tour is where visitors get the chance to take a swim and their bodies are surrounded by the luminous green glow.

On the south coast of Jamaica is St. Elizabeth parish where there is a majestic 1,700-foot cliff called Lover's Leap.

According to Jamaican lore, the cliff obtained its name from two young slaves who were in love, but leaped to their deaths together. The legend relates that the woman was in love with a field slave but the plantation owner wanted her for his personal pleasures. When the owner threatened to sell the male slave to another plantation owner and separate them, they made a bond to leap to their deaths.

The site, which has been developed into an attractive park, offers visitors an ecstatic scenery. Couples can enjoy the view while considering the tale about the lovers.

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Organizers and sponsors of the First Bahamas Fashion Week. From left are Loretta Francis, Monique Haley, Melissa Major, Carla Stuart, Joe Stubbs, Cardell McClam, Ashley Hamilton and Kosha Johnson

Those wishing to get away to the Caribbean for some R&R may want to consider The Bahamas where the inaugural Bahamas Fashion Week takes place October 26-28 at the Melia Resort in Nassau.

The event comprises educational workshops, a cultural village, daily fashion shows, after-parties and a fashion museum.

Proceeds from the museum, which is sponsored by Diamonds International Crown of Light line, will go to the Cancer Society of The Bahamas.

According to Joe Stubbs lll, founder and producer of Bahamas Fashion Week, he “is happy to bring this dream event to life.”

He added that, “Preparation for Bahamas Fashion Week commenced months ago, when we held a series of casting calls for models, designers, vendors and volunteers and now the organization is in its final stages of putting together its massive historic production.”

Approximately 120 persons competed in casting calls in August, where models auditioned were measured, photographed and demonstrated their walk.

Of them 65 models: 19 males and 45 females were selected. Miss Kansas USA 2016 is also expected to make a guest appearance at the show.

An eclectic group of designers from The Bahamas, Africa, New York and the Cayman Islands are expected to showcase their creations.

“As you can imagine with such a diverse group of creative designers participating, the event will be intriguing and show stopping,” Stubbs said.

International designer, Stevie Boi, is also scheduled to attend the event.

Carla Stuart, senior director at the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, is looking forward to Bahamas Fashion Week's debut.

“The BMOT is delighted to partner with Bahamas Fashion Week in this historic and wonderful event as it further adds to our already exciting events calendar while showcasing our diverse multi-islands destination and talented people. We look forward to its overall success,” she said.

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Stage is set for Leonie Forbes Legendary Jamaican actress Leonie Forbes returns to South Florida on November 5 in Across The Bridge, a play by David Tulloch.

It will be at the Palm Beach Central High School Auditorium.

Across The Bridge opened in Jamaica last December and drew strong reviews. It is inspired by a true story and examines the life and times of Jacob Johnson, a man so dedicated to saving his cancer-stricken mother that he becomes a priest.

Tulloch also has a role in the 'dramedy', alongside Crystal Fletcher and Sabrina Thomas Forbes is considered the queen of Jamaican theater. Her career spans six decades, with a number of notable

achievements and awards.

This year, Forbes won a Actor Boy Award in Jamaica for her role in No Child, another Tulloch production.

Forbes' stage and screen credits include The Orchid House, Milk and Honey, A Winter's Tale, Small Island, Family Affair, Traxx, Glory to Gloriana, Club Paradise, Soul Survivor, Sea Mama, Miss Unusual, The Rope and The Cross, Old Story Time, Children of Babylon and Champagne and Sky Juice.

Her accolades include a Lifetime Achievement Medal from El Centro Mexicano de Teatro in Mexico; Musgrave gold medal from the Institute of Jamaica, and an Order of Distinction (OD) from the Jamaican government.

Across The Bridge is promoted in South Florida by EVI Enterprise and Kareem Ali.

Leonie Forbes and David Tulloch in the award-winning play, “Across The Bridge”

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Calvin Lockhart The Caribbean has produced a number of quality actors, several of whom emerged during the 1960s. One of them was Bahamian Calvin Lockhart.

Many in Hollywood looked at Lockhart as the successor to Sidney Poitier, another Bahamas-reared actor who broke ground in Tinsel Town in the 1950s.

Those lofty expectations did not materialize but Lockhart certainly put in some outstanding performances throughout the 1970s. Some of his best work came in films directed by Poitier -- Uptown Saturday Night and Let's Do It Again.

The suave Lockhart played two shady characters in those hit movies: Silky Slim and Biggie Smalls. The latter was the inspiration for rapper the Notorious B.I.G.'s initial moniker early in his career.

Lockhart's career got a boost while living in England in the late 1960s, appearing in Joana, a movie about inter-racial romance. In the US, he came to prominence through Cotton Comes To Harlem, a 1970 crime epic that helped kick off the Blaxploitation era.

What may have hurt Lockhart's progress was his selection of roles. He appeared in several bombs including Every Nigger Is A Star and The Marijuana Affair, two Jamaican films that went nowhere.

During the 1970s, Lockhart lived in Jamaica, settling in the hills of St. Mary parish.

It was not until the 1980s that he enjoyed a revival, appearing for a short time in the hit soap opera, Dynasty. He was also seen in the 1988 Eddie Murphy movie, Coming To America.

Calvin Lockhart died in his hometown, Nassau, in 2007 from complications of a stroke.

He was 72.

– Howard Campbell

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The 28th annual Miss Jamaica Florida Pageant is to be held on October 29 at Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, starting at 5 pm.

Staged in association with Donna's Caribbean Restaurant, it will be held under the theme, 'Lady Leaders: A Tribute to Extraordinary Women of Strength, Success and Sophistication'.

Sixteen participants from the Jamaican Diaspora, ages five to 25, will focus their talents and efforts on honoring women who have been successful in philanthropy, medicine, law, the arts and more.

For the past two decades, more than 100 young women have worn the crown of Miss Jamaica Florida.

Following their crowning, winners (referred to as Ambassadors) dedicate the next 12 months of their reign to promoting their platforms of community service, social awareness and empowerment of young women.

First hosted in 1990 by husband and wife, Bernard Anthony Baker and Marcia Rigg-Baker, the Miss Jamaica Florida Pageant was born out of training programs at ABI Startime, Incorporated. They focused on the personal development of youth by offering classes in modern etiquette, social graces, public speaking, professional preparation, modeling and various areas of the performing arts.

This year's pageant is hosted by Leo Gillings of the Morning FIXX radio show and Amaya Lewis, a former Teen Miss Jamaica Florida and 2017 finalist in the Miss Jamaica World pageant.

Featured guest performers are Sons of Mystro. Tickets can be purchased at lpacfl.com. – Photo credit - Luke Ballentine

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Five get Peter Tosh Awards There were five recipients of the inaugural Peter Tosh Awards in Kingston, Jamaica on October 19. The ceremony took place at the Spanish Court Hotel and was part of a series of events marking the singer/songwriter's 73rd birthday.

South African icon Nelson Mandela, singer Luciano, Tosh's former manager Copeland Forbes, his backing band Word, Sound and Power, and marijuana advocate Ras Iyah V were recognized.

Kingsley Cooper, co-founder of the Peter Tosh Museum in Kingston, said it was fitting that Mandela receive the Equal Rights Award. Tosh was a passionate critic of the Apartheid system that imprisoned Mandela for 29 years. Mandela died in 2013 at age 95.

“The award to Mandela was unanimous, based on the fact that he truly embodied Tosh's call for equal rights and justice. Tosh died before Mandela, but his work was denitely among the lines for which Peter was passionate,” said Cooper.

Singers Jesse Royal, Andrew Tosh (son of Peter Tosh) and Tosh's former manager Copeland Forbes, at rehearsals for the Tosh tribute concert which took place in Kingston, Jamaica on October 21.

Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer, Tosh's former colleagues in The Wailers, received the Stepping Razor Award.

Luciano and Ras Iyah V received the Legalize It Award for sustained calls for legalization of marijuana in Jamaica, another cause that Tosh fought tirelessly for.

Forbes received the Bush Doctor Award for outstanding contribution to the development of the Jamaican music industry.

Several members of Word, Sound and Power were present to accept their awards for recording and touring with the fiery Tosh who was murdered at his home in St. Andrew parish, Jamaica, 30 years ago at age 42.

Among the members was drummer Carlton 'Santa' Davis who was at Tosh's home that tragic evening. Davis was shot in the incident.

Guitarists Mikey Chung, Steve Golding and Donald Kinsey; bassist George Fullwood, keyboardists Keith Sterling and Robbie Lyn; saxophonist Dean Fraser; and singers Carlton Smith and Pam Hall, also received awards.

The Peter Tosh Awards preceded a symposium at the University of the West Indies, Mona campus on October 20, a tribute concert at the Pulse Complex on October 20 and a gathering at the singer/songwriter's grave site in rural Westmoreland parish on October 21.

The Tosh Museum opened in October last year. It contains several of Tosh's personal belongings such as his infamous M16 guitar and unicycle.

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Track superstar Usain Bolt, who retired from the sport in August, is on Forbes Magazine's list of Top 100 earning international athletes. The sprinter is listed at number 23.

Bolt's earnings of $34.2 million spans June 1, 2016 to June 1 this year. It includes salaries, bonuses, prize money, endorsements, licensing and appearance fees.

The figures are all calculated before taxes and related fees are taken into account, with Forbes estimating the total worth.

Bolt's biggest deal is with sports company Puma, which pays him more than $10 million annually. He also added Mumm, XM, Kinder, Advil and Sprint to his endorsement portfolio over the last 12 months.

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Nitro Athletics track and field series that launched this year.

Bolt is the only Caribbean athlete on the list.

The top earning athlete is Portugal and Real Madrid soccer striker Cristiano Ronaldo who earned $95 million.

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James ($86.2 million) is second with Barcelona soccer maestro Lionel Messi ($80 million) in third.

Tennis great Roger Federer is fourth ($64 million) and Kevin Durant of NBA champions, Golden State Warriors, ($60.6 million) in fifth.

Rounding out the top 10 are Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck ($50 million), golfer Rory McIlroy ($50 million), Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry ($47.3 million), Houston Rockets' James Harden ($46.6 million) and Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton ($46 million).

Tennis star Serena Williams is the highest ranked female athlete at joint 51 with earnings of $27 million.

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West Indies beat Zimbabwe in Test match Leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo finished with nine wickets in the match as the West Indies swept to a 117-run victory over the home team in the first Test match on Tuesday.

Bishoo, from Berbice, Guyana, followed up his 5 for 79 in the first innings with figures of 4 for 105 in the second as Zimbabwe were bowled out for 316 on the fourth day of the match played at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

Bishoo’s performance earned Man of the match.

Although Hamilton Masakadza and Brendan Taylor struck half-centuries as the home team put up a better fight with the bat in their second innings, they were derailed by some clever bowling from Bishoo and a couple of calamitous run-outs, ensuring they were always unlikely to pull off a world-record chase of 434.

The scores in the match were: West Indies 219 in the first inning, and 373 in the second. Zimbabwe scored 159 in the first and 316 in the second inning.

The second and final Test gets underway at the same venue on Sunday.

Paul Francis is the new MVP head coach Stephen Francis has stepped down as head coach of MVP Track Club and has been succeeded by his brother Paul Francis.

On October 21, the club disclosed that the changes came into effect on September 1.

Stephen Francis, a dominant force at MVP, will now provide private coaching services to select athletes.

Paul, who has been a coach at MVP for 18 years, co-founded the club with his older brother in September, 1999. He has a Level IV IAAF Coaching Certification for the sprints and hurdles.

The brothers will continue in their roles as track and field coaches at the University of Technology in Kingston, Jamaica's capital.

The MVP Track and Field Club is the most successful of its kind in Jamaica.

Its athletes have won 56 IAAF World Championship medals, 28 Olympic medals, set 25 Jamaican national records, three Olympic records and five world records.

Some of the athletes coached by MVP include sprinter and former 100 meters world record holder Asafa Powell; double Olympic sprint champions Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Elaine Thompson; 400 meters hurdles Olympic champion Melaine Walker; and World Championship gold medal hurdler Brigette Foster-Hylton.

Walker will now be coached by Foster.

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C8 – NATIONAL WEEKLY

| THURSDAY, OCT 26 – NOV 1, 2017 | VOL. 14 NO. 43

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