National Weekly October 27, 2016

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Jamaican court verdict stuns Diaspora

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Members of South Florida's Diaspora were shocked that a Jamaican businessman was acquitted earlier this week of all charges related to the controversial shooting death of 17-year old Kingston College student, Khajeel Mais, on the night of July 1, 2011.

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When Patrick Powell, 59, was acquitted, Mais's family and even legal luminaries were stunned at the outcome of a case that garnered much public attention.

The prosecution contended Mais was a passenger in a taxi that collided with a BMW - X6 vehicle driven by Powell in Havendale, a St. Andrew suburb. It was alleged Powell alighted from the vehicle after it was hit, fired at the taxi, hitting and killing Mais.

Powell was later charged with murder, shooting with intent, illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, and failure to produce a firearm for inspection.

The anticipated trial before Judge Lloyd Hibbert began on October 12. During the trial the key witness for the prosecution was Wayne Wright, the taxi's driver.

However, in a dramatic turn of events, Wright backtracked on most of the evidence he reportedly gave the police in two statements in July, 2011, but which was not digitally recorded.

Wright repeatedly denied he gave evidence to the police and had seen Powell with a gun from which he red three shots on the fateful night.

He also denied telling the police he previously knew Mais, his passenger.

Due to the inconsistencies, adverse testimony and attitude towards the prosecution, Wright was declared a hostile witness.

Most legal experts believe the trial collapsed based on Wright's testimony.

On Oct 24, the jury returned acquitted Powell after the prosecution was unable to prove without a reasonable doubt that Wright was present when Mais was shot.

Following the verdict, Director of Public Prosecutions, Paula Llewellyn said an examination will be conducted into whether perjury charges can be laid against Wright.

The verdict caused a passionate backlash here in the Diaspora and Jamaica. Powell's attorney, Patrick Atkinson, former Attorney General under continues on A3 – Stunned

Another world record for Alia

Jamaica's Alia Atkinson on Wednesday broke the 50-metre breaststroke short course world record at the FINA World Cup tour in Tokyo, Japan. Atkinson won the event in 28:64 seconds, shaving 16 hundredths off the old mark of 28.80 seconds which was set by Jessica Hardy in 28.64 SECONDS Berlin in 2009. continues on B4 – Alia Atkinson

Immigration fees to increase December Congresswoman urges Caribbean nationals to apply for citizenship before year-end Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke is urging Caribbean nationals who want to file immigration applications and petitions to submit them before December 23, 2016, when several fees will increase.

Citizenship confers enormous benefits, such as the right to vote, that allow people an opportunity to enjoy the full blessings of American life.

It relieves and protects those lacking citizenship status, resident foreign nationals, from the fear that any interaction with the law continues on B5 – Immigration fees

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Cultured Cuisine Publix, along with Grace Foods, celebrated the upcoming Grace Jerk Fest on November 13 with a series of giveaways, free food samples and live music.

(Photo by: Andres Herandez)

Cricket Hall of Fame Commissioner Dale Holness receives the induc on during the Lauderhill Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Monday (Photo by: Don Parchment)

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Patrons at a press conference with Zimbabwean-American actress, Danai Gurira, showing support for their presiden al candidate (Photo by: Mea Allman)

Pigskin Re red NFL players coming together to form a local NFL Alumni Chapter in Orlando. (Photo by: Mea Allman)

Shabba the ‘Honorebel’ Shabba, who received the Order of dis nc on for his invaluable contribu on to the Jamaican music industry, is smothered in kisses from his mother and grandmother. (Photo By: Roy Sweetland)

Soul Rebel Marlene Brown and Pat Chin at the Peter Tosh museum in Kingston, Jamaica. (Photo By: Roy Sweetland)

Crowned with a Purpose Newly crowned Miss Jamaica Florida, Shanique Brown with official hair stylist of the Miss Jamaica Florida Pageant, Tiana Henry (Photo by: Miss Jamaica Florida)

FITCE Jamaica's Consul General Franz Hall (le ) sharing a moment with Broward County Commissioner Dale Holness (right) at the recent two-day Florida Interna onal Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE) held at the Broward County Conven on Center in Fort Lauderdale.

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Record early voting in Broward County Record numbers of voters are casting early votes in Broward County. At. 9:30 am on Wednesday morning the website of the Broward Supervisor of Elections accounted for 66,134 voters having cast votes since early voting began at 7:00 pm on Monday, October 24.

Tonya Edwards, media officer of the offices of the BSOE said that on Monday over 31,400 voters cast ballots. This she described as “historical.” In a statement Edwards said, “First

day early voting numbers have tripled since 2008. That is the highest number in a single day since the start of early voting in 2004.”

The high turnout of early voters is a positive sign that Broward voters, traditional a county that leans firmly towards the Democratic Party, is responding to urges being made to vote in the 2016 general elections.

Palm Beach and Miami Dade Counties have also reported high early voting turnout. Up to Wednesday morning, an estimated 220,000 early votes were cast in the three counties. Early voting continues until November 6, and Election Day is November 8.

Edwards has also indicated an increase in voting by mail in ballot. She said on Oct. 4th, the BSOE office mailed out 173,000 vote by mail ballots. Up to Wednesday morning, 91,450 completed ballots were returned and counted.

“These numbers are a good indication of a healthy democracy.” said Dr. Brenda Snipes, Broward County Supervisor of Elections Office.

“We want to assure voters they can vote with confidence. We have more sites, longer hours of operation, and shorter wait times.”

BSOE also received 24,000 voter registration applications during extended voter registration deadline, from Oct 11 to 18.

Increase in Obamacare premiums shouldn't impact customers News of an increase in the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare premiums, has escalated controversy over the Federal healthcare plan in the presidential election campaign.

On Monday, the US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reported health insurance plans sold through the federal online exchange, Healthcare.gov, as occurs in Florida, will increase an average of 25 percent in 2017. The report has incensed Obamacare opponents, mostly Republicans, who interpret the increase as a sign that Obamacare isn't working.

However, according to proponents of Obamacare including Margaret Barrett, a Broward health insurance broker, the increase will not be felt by the majority of people who has Obamacare. She said, most consumers will continue to receive tax subsidies from the government which will significantly reduce the real cost of premiums.

As Barrett explained, the increase announced

will affect one of the more popular plans – the Silver Plan, which offers customers wider health coverage with lower deductibles, or out of pocket expenses. For a single person, these plans sell for an average of $280, but most people purchasing them qualify for the tax-subsidy/credit which reduces the real cost to approximately $130per month.

In addition to the tax subsidies, the closer one's annual income is to the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) of $11,880 for a single individual, and $20,160 for a family of three, is the more assistance will be available from the Federal government to meet the cost of premiums.

Barrett claims (substantiated by the DHHS) one of the reasons for the increase in premiums is the majority of those purchasing Obamacare are older and using more health services than expected.

“The challenge of insurance companies is to get younger people, who are normally healthier people, to buy Obamacare policies," she said.

Another local broker, Garfield Jackson, said young people should be mindful of facing high financial penalties if they don't purchase Obamacare. He said, “Since most young people have few health problems they could purchase the less-expensive Bronze plans which average $100 per month, and even lower with the tax credit. This plan offers basic health coverage. More people buying the plan will help to lower the rate for the more expensive plans.”

Even with the proposed increase in premiums, the DHHS predict over 11.4 million people will buy Obamacare in 2017, an increase of about one million people over 2016. Many of these customers could find they are eligible for Federal help paying for insurance where previously they were not.

The department said the increase will be lower (22 percent) in states with their own health insurance marketplace.

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the recent PNP administration, in countering the backlash said, “There was circumstantial evidence but certainly not enough to establish his guilt. There was a lot of real evidence around but somehow the dots were not connected for whatever reason.”

The backlash also targeted the Jamaican justice system prompting Justice Minister Delroy Chuck to reassure Jamaicans that transforming the system is among the government's top priority. “Recent developments over the past 24 hours have again fueled national discussion on the justice system. I assure you this Government views justice as a priority….we are even more determined to fix the ailing system with a sense of urgency,” adding there is no quick fix to the system.

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PAHO declares victory over the ‘wild poliovirus’ The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says the Caribbean has not recorded a case of “wild poliovirus,” over the past 25 years.

The last case of the disease in the Americas was reported on August 23, 1991, in Peru.

The countries off the Americas, including the Caribbean, have been able to eliminate polio and maintain the Americas free of the disease by achieving high rates of vaccination coverage of children and through sustained epidemiological surveillance to ensure early detection of any outbreaks.

Thanks to the strong commitment and hard work of the countries of the Americas, as well as health workers, donors, and other partners, poliomyelitis is now a fear that belongs in the past for parents in our region,” said Cuauhtémoc Ruiz Matus, head of PAHO's Expanded Programme on Immunization.

“It is critical that we continue vaccinating so that polio disappears from the world. This is something we have been working toward for 30 years.”

In 1975, PAHO said nearly 6,000 cases of polio were reported in the region, adding that, in 1991, the last six cases were detected.

Poliomyelitis is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus that invades the nervous system and can cause paralysis in a matter of hours.

There is no cure of the disease that affects mainly children under the age of five. But when administered several times, the polio vaccine can provide lifetime protection. PAHO says more than 15 million people around the world who are walking today would be paralyzed if not for vaccination.

Prince Harry to Guyana, Chile sign visit the region major agreement A reciprocal visa abolition agreement will be signed between Guyana and Chile this week as President David Granger makes an official visit to the South American country.

During the visit, that is scheduled to begin on Monday and end on Wednesday, Granger will also sign the Open Skies Air Service Agreement with his Chilean counterpart as well as deliver a lecture at the Andrés Bello Diplomatic Academy of Chile on his “vision and assessment as well as the strategic implications on his call for the Caribbean to be preserved as a zone of peace”.

Ahead of the trip, Granger indicated that relations between Guyana and Chile and Chile and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are cordial and strong.

“Chile is a key member of UNASUR (The Union of South American Nations), CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) and Mercosur and it only this year an embassy was opened in Georgetown. I would say the relations are cordial and strong and they are growing in strength now,” he said.

The state visit by President Granger comes on the heels of the visit to Guyana by the President of Chile, Michelle Bachelet during the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting.

“This is a step towards strengthening the bonds between Chile and the Caribbean too. Chile particularly has a large maritime zone and the Caribbean really is a maritime zone so we expect that there will be a good base for bilateral cooperation,” said Granger, who will assume Chairmanship of CARICOM in January.

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Britain's Prince Harry will arrive in the Caribbean on November 20 as he pays an official visit to the region, according to the statement released by Kensington palace on Tuesday.

It said Harry will visit St. Vincent and the Grenadines on November 26, as part of an official visit that will also see him making stops in Antigua and Barbuda, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Barbados, and Guyana. Prince Harry will undertake an official visit to the Caribbean, on behalf Queen Elizabeth in November and December on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of Independence in Antigua and Barbuda, and the 50th anniversary of Independence in Barbados and Guyana.

The visit will begin on November 20 and end on December 4. This will be Prince Harry's second official visit to the Caribbean following his first tour to the region in 2012 when he represented The Queen during the Diamond Jubilee.

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Antigua disputes national referendum

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The Antigua and Barbuda government is hinting at the possibility of “calling off” the national referendum to determine whether or not the twin island state should replace the London-based Privy Council with the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Appeal (CCJ) as its final court.

“We have always taken the position that we reserve the right to call off the referendum. So if per chance we do a poll later in the year and we are not up to the 67 per cent, we may just decide to call it off, I am not saying any such decision has been taken,” Prime Minister Gaston Browne said.

In August, Browne said he had agreed to an opposition request to extend the timeframe for public discussions on the issue indicating that a referendum on the matter would now take place by March next year for the latest. Winding up debate on the Constitutional Referendum Bill 2016, Browne, said he hoped the extension is not being utilized to frustrate the process.

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Talk UP Are you participating in the Early Voting process and why?

Hazel: Tamarac, FL – No I'm not participating, I'm not a US Citizen, but if I was, I would be voting for Hillary Clinton.

Go Hillary! This is her year, she has to win.

We can't have that other nut job in there.

NaShawn: Ft. Lauderdale, FL – I will not be participating. I do not have any interest in any of the politics that are happening currently. It's pretty obvious why, just look at the TV. It's all just a good TV show, I wouldn't call it politics, it just a comedy show.

Michael: Boca Raton, FL – No, I'm not participating. I just haven't really looked into it. I'm not really looking forward to the elections, but I know once the deadline comes around, then I'm definitely going to go to the polls and make a vote. I'm definitely not leaning towards Trump, I can tell you that! I'm not very political, but if I have to vote for someone, it won't be Trump, more than likely it will be Hillary.

I've never seen a female president so even though most people say they don't trust her, I'd like to see what a woman does for the country.

Esan: Plantation, FL – No, I'm not participating. I'm not voting because I don't like any of the candidates. If I were, I would sway towards Hillary.

Ray: Sunrise, FL – No, not as yet. Still contemplating, I'm undecided, don't see either party fit in my point of view, really.

I'm not at all leaning – I don't have a direction. Both is the same. So to me, I'm just in the middle.

Gary: Miami Beach, FL – Yes, I voted today as a matter of fact, first day of early voting. To give you a hint of who I voted for, I voted for someone who doesn't use too much foul language.

Ricardo: Miami Beach, FL – I hope I can but I haven't yet received my voter's registration certificate to vote. I would like to. I'm leaning towards respect; I'm for the more progressive (candidate).

Ederildis: Sunrise, FL – Yes, I'm voting early. It's more easy for me. I'm a citizen for two years now and it's my first presidential election. I don't need pressure from feeling the people behind me. This is more easy. I vote for Hillary Clinton.

Janet: Plantation, FL – I absolutely am participating in early voting because I have the time to do it, I've just retired and I'll be there, absolutely, to avoid the crowds and to get my vote in. I'm absolutely supporting Hillary, for sure.

Kenneth: Sunrise, FL – If I have time, I'll participate, but I'll definitely have time on that morning, on the 8th. I'm a registered Democrat, and well, it's the better of two evils.

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The election system needs overhaul Voters in South Florida have begun voting in the 2016 general elections amid claims by the Republican presidential candidate that they could be “rigged.”

Donald Trump's insistence on a corrupt electoral system implies the election results could be fraudulent.

Research of American general elections over several decades bear no evidence of wanton election fraud. Admittedly, there has been evidence of sporadic voter fraud, including people voting in the name of deceased registered voters, but these incidences are rare.

As Trump's claims trigger debate on the integrity of the national electoral system those who support him usually refer to the 2000 presidential election in which Republican George W. Bush controversially edged Democrat Al Gore.

The inconclusive result in Florida necessitated a recount. That tedious, contentious procedure involved intrusion of local judges, state attorney generals and ultimately the US Supreme Court.

It resulted in the eventual winner, George W. Bush, not being decided until several weeks after the elections. However, the problem was not caused by fraud, but an imperfect system in Florida. While the electoral system may have little evidence of, or the potential for, fraud, the system is far from perfect.

Among developed nations, the US is rare in not having an independent body that manages its general elections. Although the Federal Election Commission (FEC) was created by the US Congress in 1975, its duties are geared toward enforcing provisions of the election law that sets limits on, and oversees the public funding of presidential elections.

The FEC doesn't control how general elections are conducted unlike election commissions in other countries.

For example, in Canada general elections are managed and controlled by Election Canada, an independent agency. In France, general elections are the responsibility of the Ministry of the Interior.

Mexico has its Federal Electoral Institute, and, in Germany, a country with a complex state voting system like the US, an independent federal body

control elections.

The US's Federal election system is a coalition of the operations of 50 independent state systems. In each state, counties have an election supervisor who manages elections in that seat.

This decentralized system creates serious flaws in the general election system. For example, there's no singular voting method. In some states, voters vote electronically by pushing buttons on machines. In others, like Florida, voters shade in bubbles besides a candidate's name on paper ballots then insert the ballots in a machine.

Some states conduct early voting before a specified election day, while some have no early voting. In states where there's early voting, not withstanding time zones, times and dates of voting aren't uniformed.

The American electoral system is quite complex.

Every two years, states elect representatives to the US Senate and US House of representative. Every four years the states normally are involved simultaneously in electing of the US president It's understood that each state has responsibility to manage elections of their representatives to the US Congress in Washington, and their governors and state legislators. However, the electoral system becomes more complex every four years when there are presidential elections.

It's clearly evident that the interest generated by presidential elections places much more pressure on state election systems. This has given rise to arguments for a Federal independent entity, possibly extending the role of the FEC that supersedes state systems in managing a uniform presidential/general election system. It's believed this would enhance fair, continues on B4 – Election overhaul

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Digicel Launches ‘Help for Haiti’ Project Digicel announces the launch of its “Help for Haiti” project which intends to provide a safe and convenient option for customers in the US, UK and Canada to quickly provide food relief to Haitian communities affected by the devastating Hurricane Matthew.

The leading telecommunications provider in the Caribbean, Digicel has provided medical supplies, clothing and other important relief items while the Miami office has offered free calls to keep families connected. This food transfer initiative is an additional outlet provided by their new eCommerce platform REDBARREL, the Caribbean's first online eCommerce company.

“Our main goal is to ensure food supplies are available to help people suffering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew,” says Andreina Gonzalez – Digicel Diaspora's Marketing Director. “We have a system in place that will deliver these goods to impacted areas, and understand how time sensitive and crucial it is for residents to have the supplies they need to sustain throughout this ordeal.”

Customers can log on to http://go.redbarrel.com/helpforhaiti to access food packages designed for one or multiple people. Food will be delivered by Haitian retailer Jaco Transfer through their local warehouse in Haiti.

Customers can also use the site to donate supplies for the general relief effort through Haven, an NGO partnering with the Haitian Government and supported by the Digicel Foundation, to immediately distribute supplies to those most in need.

For more information on how to participate in the “Help for Haiti” Project, contact care@redbarrel.com.

Recent storms cause more deaths in Haiti At least five people were killed and one other missing as torrential rains caused fresh flooding in Haiti still recovering from the ravages of Hurricane Matthew earlier this month.

On Friday, the Civil Protection Agency said the victims were in Haiti's northwestern NordOuest department, where several rivers overflowed their banks.

The rains came more than two weeks after Hurricane Matthew hit the country on October 4 killing more than 400 people and causing widespread destruction mainly in the southern areas of Les Cayes and Jeremie. A number of people are still unaccounted for and officials fear the death toll will rise significantly. The rains are preventing relief organisations including the Barbados-based Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) from carrying out their operations in some of the most affected areas.

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President Obama rejected Supreme Court reject's Obama's request for rehearing on Executive Orders on Immigration Following the Supreme Court's recent tied 4-4 decision this past June, on whether to allow President Obama's Executive Orders on Immigration to be implemented (despite a lower court ruling halting the programs), the Justice Department requested a rehearing by the court on the matter.

However, as expected, the Supreme Court issued a decision last week, declining to rehear the case, instead allowing the lower court decision which has been blocking the President's programs to remain in place.

This leaves President Obama's Executive Orders on Immigration, including the expansion of the existing DACA program for “Dreamers” and the new program for Parents, U.S. Citizens and Residents, called “Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents” (DAPA) on hold. For background, after President Obama's announcement of the Executive Orders on Immigration in November

2014 to provide relief to many Immigrant youth and Parents, the President's plan was challenged in court by Republican-governed Texas and 25 other states to block the program's implementation several days before the program was set to take effect in 2015. After a Texas judge issued an order to halt the programs while the case worked its way through the courts, a lower Federal court and District Court declined to overturn the decision. As a result, Obama's Justice Department appealed to the Supreme Court in an effort to get the lower court's ruling overturned to allow the programs to go forward. But in June 2016, with only eight Supreme Court justices, the court reached an evenly divided decision, which effectively prevented the President's programs from moving forward until the lower court case is decided at some date, far in the future…stay tuned...

International Travelers can now apply for a provisional I-94 prior to entering the U.S. Under a new program instituted by the Customs and Border Patrol (CBP), travelers can visit the I-94 website and pay a $6.00 fee to make a request for an I-94 online, up to seven days prior to arriving in the U.S., and at a land port of entry, and receive a provisional I-94 to printout and present to the CBP officer upon entry to the U.S.. This new automated I-94 Arrival/Departure Record program is meant to speed up entry and provide for more efficient processing at U.S. ports of entry.

The new I-94 online application requests information from travelers, including name, date of birth, country of citizenship, passport details, visa details (if applicable), and the applicant's petition/Student

and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVIS) number (if applicable).

Once a traveler has received his or her provisional I-94, they must present themselves at a U.S. land port of entry within seven days of their application and submit biometrics, if applicable, and be interviewed by a CBP officer, during the normal entry procedures, including providing evidence of their residence, employment, and/or travel plans, etc. If the traveler does not arrive at a U.S. border within seven days of their application, their provisional I-94 will expire and they will have to reapply and the pay the fee again. Read the CBP Announcement and get links to the CBP website to apply for your I-94 online by visiting our website at: www.ImmigrateToday.com.

Question: Hi, I am a Venezuelan with Colombian citizenship, but I currently live in Venezuela. I want to move to Miami and open a small shop to sell gourmet ice cream. The investment would be about $60,000 initially in the shop, equipment, fixtures and inventory, then about $20,000 set aside to operate the shop in the first few months until I make some profits. I heard that there is a visa called e2 for this kind of investment. I would like some more information about it, like how long it will take for me to get it. I have a wife and my kids are 8 & 10, can they go to school there if I get the visa? I also want to know if I qualify as a Colombian, even though I currently live in Venezuela? Thanks.

Answer: Yes, the E-2 visa is a great way for citizens of Colombia and other qualifying countries to come to the U.S. and start a new business. The visa allows E-2 investors to live and work here in the U.S. and for spouses to obtain work permits as well. E-2 Visas issued abroad at U.S. Consulates can be for up to a period of five years for both the Investor, spouse and children under age 21. Children under age 21 can also legally attend public school in the U.S.. The E-2 process itself is fairly fast - it generally takes only a few weeks for the E-2 visa to be issued once the application is made with the U.S. Consulate. Since you have Colombian nationality, you are still eligible for the E-2 visa, even though you live in Venezuela. I will email you an information package about the E-2 visa and eligibility requirements before your meeting next week. See you then. You can read more about the E-2 and other business visas by visiting our website at: www.Immigratetoday.com or by calling our office at: 954-382-5378 to schedule your free attorney consultation.

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Miss Jamaica Florida crowned

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The Miss Jamaica Florida pageant celebrated its 27th year of elegance during this year at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center. This year's queen was 24-yearold Shanique Brown.

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The pageant spirit is kept alive year after year by volunteers who are all former winners or family of former winners. The pageant seeks to instill cultural values, dignity and pride in all of their contestants. Kisha Ermond, Director of the Miss Jamaica Florida Pageant, said the event was “held at Lauderhill performing arts center for first time in honor of supporting the Caribbean and African American community in Coral Springs and Lauderhill.” Miss Jamaica Florida entertained guest with musical artists such as Blake G, a local pop star, a reggae soul artist, and DJ Harley from England.

Behind the glitz and glamor of all pageants is the stress and nerves of the young women who are competing for the crown. Shanique said the best technique she used was “to control my breathing and say “no regrets”. I needed to know that I did my best.” The young women were given prep classes scheduled and organized by Kisha Edmond which helped prepare the girls for all things pageant, however, all the preparation couldn't ready Shanique for the big moment. “I didn't know what to do, I didn't realize it was my name. I forgot everything I was taught and was just trying to process everything, trying to take it all in. It was surreal.” Shanique is already deep in her career as a full time nurse and during this, her first ever pageant, said her biggest challenge was balancing her job and also making it to all the rehearsals. Her schedule required flexibility, and her hard work and determination paid off in the end. “I am super excited about this experience I am about to embark on, if the reign is like the pageant process, I have a lot to look forward to.

I don't have much experience but I'm learning from the other girls.”

The master mind behind this legacy was a winner herself, crowned at 13 in 1992.

Working with the pageant and the organization since she was 12 years old, Kisha Edmond describes the feeling as “surreal” working on other end of the show, especially since she has been chosen to take the reign as official organizer.

Edmond says the tedious process of recruiting young women began in March with the aim of making sure that the ones who enter to compete completely embody the vision and brand of the organization, “crowned with a purpose, ambassadors of goodwill.”

Edmond told National Weekly that organizers were looking to find and encourage well rounded ladies and proud members of the diaspora, women of tomorrow. This year's theme was 'Jamaica Land We Love, tribute to treasure of culture'. “I would like to give a big thank you to everyone, to the support from family and friends. Everyone understands that sometimes you have to be the 'head cook and bottle washer'. There has never been in a pageant put on by just one person, there's always an array of people who work behind the stage, from former contestants and friends of former contestants that help to make it happen.”

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Riley says that for the video he is working with Walu who has directed videos for Sean Paul's 2012 release of 'Call on Jah' which featured Spragga Benz and Segarra's 5150, featuring Busta Rhymes. "The song is exploding all over the Caribbean. We were recently in the French Caribbean and they were fanatical about the song. The song is also doing well in the Spanish areas, because there is a little bit of Spanish in it and it is on a rhythm they like," Riley said. "It is a nice love song stating that if you feel like you want to take me and play me for a fool, I prefer you leave and don't come back."

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Residents of St. Ann's parish who've been waiting patiently to celebrate the opening of the Marcus Garvey Memorial Park will have to wait just a little bit longer.

On a recent visit to the site of the birthplace of Jamaica's first proclaimed national hero, local sentiment leaned toward disappointment that the project was yet to be completed. Originally slated for a grand opening splash introduction during Jamaica's 50th independence anniversary celebration in 2012, the project appears to currently be on hold.

Located at 32 Marcus Garvey Way (Market Street), the memorial park's development would include the restoration of the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey's childhood home, plus the construction of a memorial wall along with storyboards that share insight into Garvey's teachings and the country's heritage. The site's landmark status would add tremendously to the country's tourism offerings, and also serve as a historical treasure for generations to come.

At a groundbreaking ceremony held in 2011 by then Prime Minister Hon. Bruce Golding, the Marcus Garvey Memorial Park project was announced with funding by Jamaica's Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund.

“Marcus Garvey's work led to awakening of the consciousness of black people both in Jamaica and abroad,” said Golding. “There are many young people who would benefit from learning about his life and his legacy as a form of encouragement toward how they can contribute to the community today. While it's unfortunate that it's not completed yet, I hope it's opened soon so that it can be celebrated as a symbol of pride in the strength of the Jamaican people.”

The project returned to the fore in August 2015 at a commemoration of Garvey's 128th birthday, at the St. Ann Parish Library, in St. Ann's Bay. Youth and Culture Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna, at the time in a message indicated The Ministry of Youth and Culture were ready to start plans to refurbish the house of Jamaica's first National Hero and transforming it into a heritage site.

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Among the many things that tourists, dignitaries and locals love about The Knutsford Court Hotel, all would agree that a meal at its Melting Pot restaurant is a delightful experience.

There's a little something for everyone at its breakfast service, ranging from the standard continental fare to Jamaicanstyle cuisine. If a meal reminds me of my mother's home cooking, you're alright in my book. Well, I'm a witness that the Melting Pot's rendition of ackee and saltfish hits the spot just right. While it's possible for the much celebrated national dish to sometimes be a little on the salty side, the chefs at Melting Pot prepared it perfectly with sides of fry roasted breadfruit. I also enjoyed a mean Johnny cake (fried dumpling) with a hint of Solomon Gundy that added a unique twist.

To finish off the meal, I also tried a touch of steamed callalloo with a refreshing glass of

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While breakfast was outstanding, it was only just the beginning. A later visit to the restaurant included a sampling of their brown stewed snapper with shelly rice and

peas and seasonal vegetables which was right on point.

I would be remiss if I neglected to mention the hospitality of the staff. From the moment you arrive to the minute you leave, the service is impeccable. The staff's warmth and attentiveness were second to none. If I was to get a dollar for every greeting I received, I would be a rich man. I can't help but mention the manager, Owen. Not only was his entire team's service impeccable, but Owen went out of his way to make sure that guests felt right at home.

It's truly a great way to start the day in Kingston, whether you choose to venture out or stay in. The hotel's welcoming ambiance was soothing and elegant. An abundance of lush, greenery in the wellmanicured garden courtyard is a constant reminder to relax and take it all in. If you do find yourself hanging out in the courtyard or on your balcony at night, you can end a blissful evening by listening to some good music from an outdoor New Kingston party nearby. All of which leads to a great night's rest at the Knutsford Court Hotel.

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The Publix Culinary Pavilion will be featuring a line-up of chefs providing cooking demonstrations and exciting, must-see cooking competitions. Amateur and professional chefs, celebrity chefs and personalities will go head to head to see who emerges with the best jerk dishes.

Included in the lineup is two-time Food Network's Chopped Champion Chef Andre Fowles. Demonstrating his cooking chops with a demonstration at the event he will be the special guest at Publix Aprons Cooking School in Plantation on November 10. Chef Fowles was named “Chef on the Rise” by the Jamaica Observer and is well-respected in the kitchen.

Patrons will also have a chance to watch cooking demos with Golden Krust's Chef Odean, who was featured on CBS's Undercover Boss.

Guest can also expect to see, and perhaps even taste, the culinary prowess of acclaimed chefs and celebrities in the Celebrity Chef Throwdown and the Celebrity Quick Fire Challenge. This year's Celebrity Chef

Chef Eddie Jackson

Chef Andre Fowles Throwdown will see Chef Eddie Jackson, former cornerback in the NFL and The Next Food Network Star Season 11 winner, going up against Chef Maxcel Hardy who was the fulltime personal chef for NBA All-Star Amar'e Stoudemire. Chef Eddie's quite at home in the kitchen, and after retiring from the NFL, he took his cooking to another level with everything from family recipes to culinary creations influenced by his travels while in the NFL. He's launched his own food truck, “The

Chef Maxcel Hardy Caribbean Grill,” and hosts The Food Network's Kids BBQ. Chef Maxcel is no pushover in the kitchen, with some 12 years of culinary experience and celebrity clients. He co-authored the cookbook, 100 Easy Recipes for Pros and Rookies in the Kitchen with Stoudemire and is currently coauthoring Marley Cookbook with entrepreneur and former University of Miami football player Rohan Marley. When Chef Maxcel is not cooking, he's creating chef apparel for his line

Chef Max Designs and working to end hunger in America through his organization, One Chef Can 86 Hunger. With this much star power, there's sure to be sparks flying in the kitchen as chefs Eddie and Maxcel vie for the top spot in this prestigious competition.

Organizer, June Minto encourages patrons to come early to participate and partake of all the offers over at the Publix Marketplace. “We'll have a presentation informing patrons on just about everything they need to know about using the right combination of fresh spices and herbs to create delectable dishes. Plus, there'll be lots of giveaways, Publix Gift Cards, Grace gift baskets, aprons, T-shirts, Publix Greenwise products and so much more.”

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This is Atkinson's second world record as she is currently tied with Ruta Meilutyte for the 100 meters breaststroke record.

The Jamaican, who is based in South Florida, won the event ahead of Russia's Yula Efimova and American Molly Hannis. She is only one of three women ever to have broken thee 29-second barrier in the 50 meters breaststroke.

She will receive a bonus of US$10,000 from FINA for breaking the world record, along with 20 points towards her cluster bonus.

Meanwhile, Jamaica's Minister of Sport, Olivia “Babsy” Grange has sent congratulations

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She added that Alia “consistently brings glory to Jamaica and continues to be an inspiration to us all”.

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A book-lover’s treat for a good cause

Vogue-Esquire Models return to South Florida

Book lovers, art lovers, foodies and shopaholics are invited to socialize for a cause, by raising money for Haiti. “Books, Bites & Bazaar” presents award winning author Edwidge Danticat to discuss her popular book 'Breath, Eyes, Memory', an 'Oprah's Book Club Selection,' and some story rich in culture, strength, mysticism and history. Attendees can bring their book, have it signed, and take a selfie with the author. A portion of the proceeds from the book sales will go to Gaskov Clerve Foundation, a relief effort for the Caribbean nation.

It is never too early to get your holiday shopping out of the way early while supporting local businesses. The event will include pop up shops with over 15 vendors and artists featuring merchandise including handmade bath bombs, henna, eclectic accessories, and more. Bring your appetite and go with an empty stomach as there will be plenty of macaroons, vegan bites, gourmet puddings, homemade kibbehs, Haitian delicacies to sample and take home.

The event will include local artists like Nia Devine and Yella Soul who will perform live prior to and after the book discussion. Admission is $10 and includes free bites and a raffle ticket to win goodie bags from vendors. It will be held on October 30 at 4 p.m. at the Moca Café in North Miami.

The Vogue-Esquire Fashion Show of Chicago returns to South Florida Saturday, November 5 with the theme 'An Evening of Jazz & Elegance'. The Fashion show held at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center will feature exquisite fashions created by an electric mix of designers from around the world.

This, the 42nd year, the Fort Lauderdale Chapter of The Links Incorporated, a nationally recognized service organization, is proud to present the annual charitable fundraiser showcasing the Vogue-Esquire Models of Chicago. This traveling fashion production company exposes guests to the latest in designer fashions. Proceeds will benefit The Links Foundation, Incorporated, and the numerous other Fort Lauderdale community programs and scholarships that benefit the youth within the Broward County community.

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enforcement officials or the court system could result in deportation proceedings and a forced separation from loved ones,” said Clarke, the daughter of the Jamaican born councilor Dr. Una Clarke.

“Citizenship makes it possible to fully enjoy the fruits of one's labour. As the daughter of parents who came to the United States from the nation of Jamaica and the representative of a community that includes immigrants from around the world, I am hopeful that individuals who are eligible to apply for citizenship will complete the required paperwork and submit their forms before fees increase on December 23.”

Clarke's plea to Caribbean Americans comes on the

heels of news that for the first time in six years, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has increased fees for many immigration applications and petitions. The new fees will be effective December 23.

The I-485 application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status will increase from $985 to $1,140 while the I-130 Petition for Alien Relative, will jump from $420 to $535.

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Former Brazil captain Carlos Alberto is dead

The Fort Lauderdale Strikers lateseason push for the postseason comes to an end after a 2-0 defeat to Rayo Oklahoma City in the season home finale at the Central Broward Stadium.

The result eliminates the Strikers as well as Florida rivals Tampa Bay and Miami from postseason consideration. Rayo OKC now sits in pole position to claim the final NASL postseason spot with one match remaining.

The Strikers' chances for a fifth NASL playoff appearance didn't end without a fight, but the Red and Gold side was unable to overcome Oklahoma City's second half goals from Sebastien Ibeagha in the 49th minute and substitute and former Strikers standout Pecka in the fourth minute of stoppage time.

There were plenty of chances in both halves for the Strikers, but the finishing touch eluded the team despite playing with a much needed sense of urgency.

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just eight minutes into the game, but his shot sailed high. Junior Sandoval made a good run into the penalty area to meet a low pass from the right side, but guided the ball just wide of the far post in the 25th minute.

In the 43rd minute, the Strikers had a run and combination between Amauri, Junior Sandoval and Geison Moura on the left flank that was finished by Geison with a shot from around the edge of the box missing the target.

Fort Lauderdale goalkeeper Bruno made two quality saves in the 20th and 22nd minutes, with the second one making himself

big as he came out to close the angle on a counterattack opportunity by Devon Sandoval, who shot the ball wide left.

Shortly after the break, the Strikers needed to force the issue and made relatively early substitutions by inserting three attacking players -- Jose Angulo (50'), Ramon Nunez (60') and Maicon Santos (75').

The effort was there as the Strikers piled on the pressure, but the finishing touch lacked some precision in the second half.

Italian forward Amauri came close in the 55th minute when his re-direct of a pass on the short side rolled on the outside of the post.

Amauri also had a good header nine minutes later as it was blocked from making its way into the net by a Rayo OKC defender.

Nunez found himself in the box as well, but only managed to hit the post from close range after 67 minutes. Geison also was set up nicely

by Amauri seven minutes from time, but the Brazilian's attempt sailed over the crossbar.

Fort Lauderdale concludes its 2016 NASL run in Ottawa this Saturday.

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Jamaican-born Fernandez cut from the Heat When the Miami Heat opened its 2016/2017 NBA season on Oct 26 against the Orlando Magic at the Amway Center in Orlando, Vashil Fernandez, the Jamaican born center the team signed on October 17 was not among the 15 team members. Fernandez who played with the Heat in a pre-season game against the Charlotte Hornets was cut by the team after that game. However, there is speculation that if he is not signed by another NBA team, the Heat could resign him to the team’s D or junior team.

This year’s Heat team is barely recognizable

to the 2015/16 team that made it to the playoffs last year, advancing to the second round before being eliminated by the Toronto Raptors.

From the 2015/16 team only star center Hassan Whiteside, point guard Goran Dragic, forwards Justice Winslow, Udonis Haslem, Jeff Roberts, and Chris Bosh, and guards Josh Richardson, and Tyler Johnson remain.

However, Bosh playing time on the team is undecided as he has not been cleared to play by team doctors following his second bout with blood clots last season which resulted in him missing most of the second half of the season

and the playoffs.

A major disappointment for Heat fans is that forward Dwayne Wade who was with the team since 2004 and helped the Heat to win three NBA Championships decided not to resign after the 2015/16 season, and is now a member of his hometown team, the Chicago Bulls.

The team’s new members include former Toronto Raptors forward James Johnson, and former Oklahoma guard Dion Waiters. The other new members on the roster include, Derrick Williams, Luke Babbitt, Wayne Ellington, Rodney McGruder, and Willie Reed.

Carlos Alberto, who famously captained the great 1970 Brazil team to World Cup glory, has died at the age of 72. Brazil's 1970 World Cupwinning captain Carlos Alberto has died of a heart attack at the age of 72, with former club Santos leading the tributes. Widely regarded as one of the finest defenders of all time, Carlos Alberto is most fondly remembered for scoring the stunning fourth goal in Brazil's 4-1 final win over Italy at Mexico 1970.

One of the most remembered finish to a match came when Pele passed a ball into a right-back's path, who scored sealing another world title for Brazil, allowing them to keep the Jules Rimet Trophy that Carlos Alberto hoisted at Estadio Azteca (Aztec Stadium). During the beginning of his career, Carlos Alberto moved to Santos where he played alongside Pele in a celebrated line-up, making 445 appearances and scoring 40 goals. Capped 53 times by his country from 1964 to 1977, Carlos Alberto went on to become one of the star names to take part in the North American Soccer League, representing the New York Cosmos in two spells between 1977 and 1982. He then embarked on a coaching career, taking charge of Fluminense, alongside spells at Flamengo, Corinthians, Atletico Mineiro and Botafogo in his homeland.

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