National Weekly October 5, 2017

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Survivor!

October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month annually. Once again, the Caribbean National Weekly is highlighting awareness of the disease that so many women fear, and too often brought to the forefront of their lives in a negative way.

Fortunately, there are the survivors. These are women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, overcome the agony, pain and distress, and are grateful and thankful.

These women have moved on to resume normal lives, while there are other women who are experiencing identical diagnosis and struggling not to lose the battle.

by Garth A. Rose

“My faith in God kept me strong throughout this ordeal. My positive personality and attitude towards life also helped, I'm usually a very jovial person and my cancer diagnosis and mastectomy didn't change that.”

– McCalla-Distant

One of these survivors is Michelle McCalla-Distant, 51. She is Human Resource Manager for the Sagicor Group in Jamaica. Her life was disrupted by breast cancer at age 43. She told CNW it was in August, 2009 while packing her suitcase the night before her annual two-week vacation to stay with her sister and relatives in South Florida, that her hand brushed against her left breast and she felt a huge lump.

“I was taken aback,” she said, “as I usually conduct my breast examinations at least once per month. However, I decided I wasn't going to panic or spoil my vacation, so I went to Florida and had a wonderful time. Upon my return home I contacted my doctor, Dr. Barbara Noel, who immediately sent me to have a biopsy done on the lump in my breast. To my dismay, the biopsy confirmed the lump was cancerous.”

She was immediately referred to Dr. Trevor McCartney, a surgeon in Jamaica, who recommended a radical mastectomy be done on her breast.

“I was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. The cancer had reached my lymph nodes. I said a prayer, and immediately agreed to the surgery. I would have done it the next day, but it was scheduled for a date two weeks later since I had to get rid of a cold before the surgery,” McCallaDistant recalled.

She was fortunate to get tremendous support from her family, friends and colleagues from Pan Caribbean (now Sagicor Group Jamaica).

“Also, my faith in God kept me strong throughout this ordeal. My positive personality and attitude towards life also helped, I'm usually a very jovial person and my cancer diagnosis and mastectomy didn't change that,” McCalla-Distant explained. “Sure, I lost a breast, but the fact was that I was alive, which was most important as I had my then nine-year-old daughter, Mia, to live for.”

She was also fortunate to have health insurance from her job, and a critical illness policy she had “the foresight” to purchase from Sagicor.

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Machetewielding mom for court

by Kathy Barrett

A 44-year-old Jamaican woman is due to appear in court on October 9, charged with cruelty to a child, after a video emerged on social media showing her beating her daughter with a machete.

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said Doreen Dyer was charged on October 3, less than 48 hours after the video went viral. It showed her, dressed only in underwear, hitting the girl with the machete, while using expletives.

The JCF said that the incident took place sometime last year in the eastern parish of St. Thomas. Dyer was taken into custody on October 1.

The child was released into the custody of her aunt who lives in the yard where the incident took place.

Meanwhile, the 12-year-old girl, speaking on a local radio program, described her mother as “one of the best mothers I know in the world.” She told radio listeners that she felt bad that her mother has been placed in police custody and is also upset at the person who filmed the video.

The child admitted that while her mother needed to change her attitude, she was not afraid of her, “because I'm not going to misbehave or flash her off, or do any kind of thing to her so that she can beat me again.”

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Jamaican Women of Florida Members of the Jamaican Women of Florida (JWOF) sharing a moment with panelists at the recent Health and Wellness Forum “Educa ng the Community About the Opioid Epidemic” last Saturday (Sept. 30) at the Broward College Regional Library in Pembroke Pines.

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Devon Lewis presents this lucky winner with ckets to the Grace Jamaican Jerk Fes val, at Presidente Supermarket in Miami Gardens. Contributed.

Hello Africa Nine year old Makayla Milord represen ng Heritage TNT in the Female Individual compe on at the Junior Carnival held at Central Broward Regional Park. Photo credit: UK Soca Scene

Dangerous Inten ons Steven Warner (r) suppor ng author Q. Alexander (l) at the launch of her new book Dangerous Inten ons: Mouth Full of Lies last Saturday at Krave Restaurant and Lounge in Sunrise. Photo Credit: Luke Ballen ne

Ray of Sunshine This ray of sunshine with the band Natural Disasters, had the crowd oohing and aahing with her lively steps and zes ul energy at the Junior Carnival in Lauderhill. Photo Credit: UK Soca Scene

Caribbean Strong Anita Singh (l) and Donna Morton Morgan (r) helping out at the iDoCare Hurricane Fundraising Party at Rum Jungle in Orlando. Photo credit: Mea Allman

Lending a hand for hurricane relief DJ Kevin Comden (back 2nd le ), Ricardo Drew (front le ), Lynkal Mar n (back 2nd right) and other entertainers and crew pose with Nadia Khublal (middle 2nd le ), giving a hand at the iDoCare Hurricane Fundraising Party at the Rum Jungle in Orlando that raised $10,000 towards Caribbean hurricane relief.

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Ms. FCSA Ms. Florida Caribbean Student Associa on, Shamoia Maduro, who represents both USVI and BVI, showcasing her culture to a rac ng people to the hurricane relief efforts of FIU's Caribbean Students Associa on. Contributed.

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What next for new wave of Puerto Ricans?

by Garth A. Rose

More Puerto Ricans are expected to join an estimated 800,000 of their compatriots in Central Florida, particularly the general Orlando area.

Going by data sourced from the US Census, the Puerto Rican population in South Florida is approximately 225,000.

However, this number is expected to rise significantly as Puerto Ricans flee their homeland, damaged by Hurricane Maria two weeks ago.

Carlita Lopez, a Puerto Rican businesswoman residing in South Miami said, “Every Puerto Rican living in South Florida has at least three relatives still living in Puerto Rico.

These relatives badly want to leave the island, and this could easily double or triple the Puerto Rican population in South Florida over the next month or two.”

More Puerto Ricans are expected to join an estimated 800,000 of their compatriots in Central Florida, particular the general Orlando area.

Since the hurricane impacted the island on September 20, obliterating the electrical supply, residents have attempted to leave for Florida, despite the challenges of international travel.

A week after the storm, it was estimated that some 5,000 Puerto Ricans had arrived by plane and cruise ships. With the main airport functioning much better than in the aftermath of the storm more commercial flights are flying in and out of the United States territory. Flights to South Florida airports are filled with Puerto Rican citizens.

Puerto Ricans arriving at Port Everglades on October 3, 2017

On Tuesday morning, Royal Caribbean's cruise ship Adventure of The Sea disembarked 3,800 evacuees at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. These included 1,791 from Puerto Rico, and 1,545 from the US Virgin Islands.

Since Puerto Ricans are US citizens and have no problem in entering the US, they are immediately able to work and attend school.

Superintendents of the Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade County school districts have made proactive plans to accommodate the expected influx of Puerto Rican school-age children. Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of Miami-Dade Schools, said he is expecting hundreds, if not thousands, of additional students from Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. He said schools have the capacity for increased enrollment.

Florida’s Governor, Rick Scott also requested state colleges and universities grant in-state tuition to students, from Puerto Rico.

Family members embrace after arriving at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, on Friday, September 29, 2017

This would reduce the cost of tuition significantly for these students.

The influx of more Puerto Ricans will not only strengthen the diversity of South Florida's population, but also the region's CaribbeanAmerican population that consists of English, French, Dutch and Spanish-speaking nationals.

Puerto Ricans possess a distinct culture depicted in song, dance, and food, which will enhance the region's cultural kaleidoscope.

But it is in the area of politics where the new Puerto Ricans could boost the relevance of the Caribbean-American community.

Caribbean-Americans are largely registered Democrats, some 65 percent, including English-speaking Caribbean-Americans and Puerto Ricans. It is expected these Puerto Rican arrivals will strengthen the region's Democratic vote.

Some Caribbean-Americans in South Florida, however, see the influx of Puerto Ricans as a potential threat.

Pablo Montero of the Dominican Republic, said. “These people already speak Spanish, and will fire the competition for the jobs available to people who speak mainly Spanish.”

Jamaican-American, Myrna Phipps of North Miami, a permanent resident, said, “These new arrivals are already US citizens.

They will be placed ahead of the line of other Caribbean-Americans who depend on public assistance like food stamps and Medicaid.”

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T&T anxious to halt dollar slide The Trinidad and Tobago government says it will adopt measures to halt the slide in foreign exchange reserves given the “catastrophic decline” in revenue from the energy sector.

Finance Minister Colm Imbert told Parliament on October 2 that the decline has had an adverse effect on foreign exchange inflows and the country's foreign reserves.

“Foreign exchange inflows from energy taxation are at an all-time low. The collapse of oil and gas prices, declining production, and changes in the oil and gas taxation regime have reduced the government's share of energy receipts,” Imbert said as he presented the TT$50 billion national budget.

He told parliamentarians that annual inflows of foreign exchange from the energy sector dropped from US$3.2 billion in 2011 to US$500 million in 2017.

“This is an 84 percent reduction in foreign exchange inflows which has caused a loss to the country of US$2.7 billion per year in foreign currency. To make up for this shortfall, and to make foreign exchange available to the public, especially the productive sectors, the Central Bank has injected a total of over US$7.5 billion of our reserves into the commercial banking sector in just the last four years.”

But Imbert said it is little wonder that foreign reserves have declined from US$11.5 billion in 2014, or more than 12 months of import cover, to US$8.6 billion in 2017, or 10 months of import cover.

He noted that despite this pressure, the government has managed the foreign reserves prudently, and accessed alternative sources of foreign exchange, such as foreign commercial and multilateral loans and withdrawals from the Heritage and Stabilization Fund (HSF).

Imbert said that apart from import substitution, one of the main drivers of the Trinidad and Tobago economy must be growth in exports, in order to earn foreign exchange and penetrate new markets. One of the major challenges for exporters at this time is access to foreign exchange for raw materials and other essential inputs into manufacturing.

Haiti Magistrates threaten industrial action Magistrates are threatening industrial action starting October 9 if their demands including better working conditions and health insurance coverage are not met.

The Professional Association of Magistrates (PAM) said it had taken note of the September 25 meeting between government and other stakeholders including the Superior Council of the Judiciary (CSPJ) on the magistrates' demands.

The PAM said that it is giving authorities until October 6 to sign a Memorandum of Understanding that will address their concerns.

It said these concerns include better working conditions, new premises, rehabilitation of obsolete premises, an increase in the budget of the CSPJ, health insurance coverage, and equipping the courts with modern equipment and materials.

“Unless a Memorandum of Understanding is signed within the allotted time, magistrates will observe an unlimited strike from Monday, October 9, 2017 until their demands are met,” the PAM said in a statement.

Trinidad & Tobago finance minister Colm Imbert

Canada commits to Haiti Canada says it will continue to work with Haiti to clearly define its priorities and meet its financial and institutional commitments.

Newly-appointed Canadian Ambassador, André Frenette, said Canada promotes inclusion, respect for diversity and human rights, gender equality, openness to the world, democratic development that supports strengthening of the middle classes, and assistance to the poor.

“It is on the basis of these values that I intend to work tirelessly to build strong and respectful partnerships between Canada and Haiti, with the aim of strengthening the historic relationship between our two countries,” Frenette said.

He stated that Canada has repeatedly demonstrated a willingness “ to walk hand in hand” with Haitians and after various consultations with the country's authorities, is prepared to “step up our efforts in areas of democratic and accountable governance, sustainable and green economic growth, health and well-being of women and girls, and the rule of law and security.”

Frenette recalled that in June, Canada launched its policy of international feminist assistance, placing gender equality and empowerment of women at the heart of its development program.

“We support the development of a stable, prosperous and equitable Haitian state that can provide health services, education and economic opportunities to all Haitians, especially women and girls,” he said.

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What are you looking forward to the most about Carnival?

Courtney: Jamaica/West Palm Beach – What I am looking forward to the most is the parade. Just the whole ambiance of it, the energy and just to be able to socialize with people who are not just from here locally in Florida, but from all different parts of the world. I won't be in costume – I wish! Next year, I want to play with the Jab Jab. Ira: St. Croix/Atlanta – I am looking forward to two things: 1- seeing all of the Caribbean islands reunite to showcase the culture; with all of the hurricanes and so forth, just getting back to some semblance of enjoyment.

With all of the tough things with Irma and Maria, I'm looking forward to showing our unity. The other thing is the food, we all know about pan, mas, and fetes, and stuff like that, but for me it's all about checking out the different foods. I'm looking forward to enjoying the food and going fete-to-fete, and party-to-party.

Toussain: Jamaica/Miami – I always look forward to trying different food, pretty much all of the Caribbean foods are there in one location so I'll try everything in one day. The other festivities are nice, there is so much to do – lots of performances, parades, costumes – you can watch the people cross the stage, the arts and crafts… there is so much to take in! I like food, so my favorite part is the food.

Andell: Trinidad/Sunrise – I'm looking forward to playing mass. I like dressing up in the pretty costumes, getting all glammed up to go on the road and enjoy myself with the family. My aunts, my sisters, my cousins… we all meet by my aunt's house to get ready, it's like a little family reunion, when it comes to Carnival.

I look forward to this every year. This year I'm wearing the backline costume, the name of my section is Freedom, the costume is for Shak's Hope; the proceeds go towards her foundation.

Amber: Jamaican-American/Sunrise – I'm looking forward to playing mas with friends and family, listening to endless music and drinking lots of rum. I've been doing it for the past three years, I play with the same band, Mascots International. They are an amazing band, it has a lot of the younger crowd, being that I'm 21, so a lot of the people who play mas is a younger generation – as well as an older generation, but everyone just comes together to enjoy themselves and have fun.

Melissa: Dominican Republic/Miami – I just look forward to being with different kinds of people, embracing eveyone's culture, and just all the good vibes and energy that everyone has to offer when everyone comes together for Carnival. I play every year with Mascots International, I;ve been playing with them for 5 years now, they're pretty much like my family at this point. This year's section I'm playing in is Songkran.

Every Carnival I just wish and hope that I'll have more fun than the last one.

Lorenzo: Jamaica/North Miami – I'm looking forward to meeting a lot of people and enjoying the Caribbean culture. I've been almost every year, a group of us just go and always have a good time. We usually take pictures of the event, this year, instead of just taking pictures, I want to actually enjoy it a little bit more. Most years I'm behind the scenes, this year I want to be a little more relaxed. I won't be wearing a costume – no, I'll want to make sure I get in shape first. Maybe next year or the year after.

Jeanine: American/New York – I'm looking for the actual event that the One Host committee is providing for revelers that are coming from out of state and out of the country. All the fetes, and especially the number one, Carnival Sunday. Everybody has their own definition of Carnival, mine is to be free and have a good time. I love the sun and the fun, and the food – if I want Trini food, I know to look for the Trini flag, if I want Bajan food, I look for the Bajan flag. That is so critical.

Barry: St. Lucia/Margate – Always looking forward to the parties, people having a good time. Always looking forward to the road, that is what Carnival is all about, the mas. The two go hand-in-hand. They're coming with various expectations: some are fully stressed, some tired, some have their eyes open ready to party, some it's their first time to Miami. I enjoy being part of the team that brings the Miami Carnival experience to them. To see the joy when you play a song that they know and literally watch all their worries just wash away.

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What can be done?

“June, too soon. July come they may, August is a must, September remember, October all over,” is a jingle related to the annual hurricane season some may recall from their childhood. There's certainly a lot to remember from the past September, with the might and devastation of hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Irma and Maria were two of the strongest storms that ever traveled across the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. In their wake, they left several countries devastated, almost impossible to live in.

The unusual ferociousness of these hurricanes has brought the issue of climate change front and center.

For years, scientists have warned that because of global warming the temperature of the oceans have increased, providing extra fuel to tropical storms and hurricanes.

One would assume that the unusual might of these hurricanes would have hastened officials in the US to pause and examine the warnings and evidence presented by scientists.

The evidence suggests the planet is in danger from over-heating, caused by the constant emission of greenhouse gases and a combination of chemical waste.

To his credit, Roosevelt Skerrit, prime minister of Dominica, which was devastated by Hurricane Maria, was unhesitant to criticize climate change doubters in his speech at the United Nations, days after the storm.

Addressing the UN General Assembly, Skerrit passionately said, “Mr. President, my fellow leaders, there is no more time for conversation. There is little time left for action.

While the big countries talk, the small island nations suffer. We need action, and we need it NOW!” he demanded.

“We in the Caribbean do not produce greenhouse gases or sulphate aerosols. We do not pollute or overfish our oceans. We have made no contribution to global warming. But yet, we are among the main victims – on the frontline.”

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coast of West Africa approached the Eastern Caribbean as tropical depressions or tropical storms. They picked up energy and wind-speed the more westward they traveled. Hurricanes Irma and Maria were Category 5 monsters with winds over 165 mph before reaching the Eastern Caribbean.

“The unusual early strength of these storms was due to the over-heated ocean,” said a Californian scientist. “And hurricanes will be even stronger in the future.”

This isn't good news. But while Irma and Maria were evidence something is amiss on the globe, officials in the US continue to dither.

Days after Maria tore up Puerto Rico, Dominica and the Virgin Islands, Scott Pruitt, administrator of the US Emergency Protection Agency (EPA) was asked by a reporter if he believed the unusually strong storms were the impact of global warming.

Amazingly, Pruitt, although a known doubter of climate change, responded that in the immediate aftermath of the storms it was too soon and insensitive, to discuss climate change.

But, now is exactly the time to seriously examine the findings of so many scientists.

Now is the time when these storms didn't just damage a few buildings and farm lands like past storms, but devastated entire islands.

When Skerrit criticized the inaction regarding climate change, he was directly addressing the US government, which recently snubbed the Paris Climate Change agreement.

Others are supporting his call for action.

These include the prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda, other Caribbean leaders, and Tomas Regalado, Republican Mayor of Miami.

After Irma roared through South Florida, Regalado said “This is truly, truly a poster child for what is to come. This is the time to talk about climate change.”

But while officials dither, the oceans remain warmer than usual. In the meantime, populations in the Caribbean and on the east and southern coasts of the US, must protect themselves better from hurricanes.

Buildings must be built sturdier with cement blocks and steel, and stronger roofs.

More importantly, populations must be removed from living on coastal communities susceptible to dangerous storm surges. The ocean and the storms it generates have become more dangerous. There's proof it is foolhardy to live too close to it.

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Miramar residents unhappy with Commission vote Some residents of the City of Miramar are peeved at opposition to the city's commission on funds by two of its commissioners.

At a recent meeting of the Commission, commissioners Yvette Colbourne and Maxwell Chambers, along with Mayor Wayne Messam, voted to approve $500,000 to fund the rehabilitation and beautification project of shops located at 68th Avenue and Miramar Parkway. It houses B&M Grocery and nine other small businesses.

The complex is owned by a Jamaican businessman.

According to Miranda Hughes, a resident of East Miramar who attended the meeting, it is “totally unfair” that there should be opposition by the two other commissioners, Darline Riggs and Winston Barnes.

“This funding will allow the completion of the project. It will be money well spent to finalize the beautification project from 441 to 68th Avenue. It will also bring the plaza and those small businesses into compliance with the ADA and other City building codes,” Hughes said. “The owner has already spent $62,000 to provide a new roof to the plaza which was needed before the project could begin.”

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stands from city staffers that the kind of support approved by the three commissioners is not unusual, as the City of Miramar has spent over $8 million to attract new business from outside to its confines.

Hughes and other residents claim this is the first time the city is assisting a small business in that section of East Miramar.

“I think the commission's vote shows a commitment not only to big business, but small businesses and to East Miramar and its revitalization. This plaza is located across the street from Shirley Branca Park, where a new band-shell will be completed and this will just add to the vibrancy and

beautification of the area in general,” she pointed out.

Hughes added: “I am astonished only three commissioners supported the funding. This questions the commitment of those dissenting on their support to small businesses in East Miramar, which are mostly owned by Caribbean-American entrepreneurs. We applaud Mayor Messam, and Commissioners Colbourne and Chambers for taking a bold step and supporting small businesses and the redevelopment of East Miramar. The residents want to urge Commissioners Riggs and Barnes to reconsider and support this venture.”

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Consulate of Jamaica Diaspora Honors 2017 announced Ten Jamaicans residing in the Southern United States have been selected for the Consulate of Jamaica Diaspora Honors 2017.

Jamaica's Consul General to Miami, Franz Hall, announced the awardees on Wednesday.

Based on approved criteria, a Jamaica Diaspora Honors Selection Committee evaluated and approved the final selection of awardees from the large number of exemplary nominations received.

Ten awards will be presented in the category of Luminaries including a Diaspora community organization, and one as Special Community Award.

The names of the honorees will be inscribed on the Honor Roll of Jamaicans in the Southern United States of America.

The ten Luminary Honors area for areas of Public Service presented to Ms. Merlene Barton, President and Co-Founder of the Thelma Gibson Health Initiative, Inc., Coconut Grove; and Ms. Georgia Robinson, Attorney and community activist; Faith and Religious Leadership, Rev. Dr. Wesley Green, Senior Pastor of the Christway Baptist Church, Miramar; Business Leadership, Hugh Ferguson Publisher/CEO, Caribbean National Weekly: Cultural Arts and Entertainment, performing artist and Executive Director of Rootz of Music, Inc., Mr. Eugene Grey; Philanthropy, Ms. Julie Mansfield, author, social activist and entrepreneur; Law and Justice to Jamaica's Honorary Consul, Atlanta, Mrs. Jewel Scott, Attorney; and Education to Ms. Sandra Fatmi, Executive Director of United Association of Central Florida.

The Atlanta Jamaica Association (AJA) will be awarded for Outstanding Community Group. The AJA is this year celebrating 40 years as a community group.

The Special Community Honor will be presented to Dr. Malou Harrison, President of the Miami Dade College (MDC), North Campus and InterAmerican Campuses.

The annual Diaspora Awards Ceremony will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017, at the Sunrise Civic Center Theater, and will form part of the ongoing celebrations of Jamaica's 55th Anniversary of Independence.

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South Florida Radio-thon for hurricane victims People For A Better Community (PFABC), a Fort Lauderdale non-profit organization, has launched an initiative to benefit hurricane victims in Barbuda, Dominica and the US Virgin Islands. All were badly damaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

The main focus of this initiative is the rebuilding of hurricane-resistant housing for those affected. The PFABC has partnered with International Global Development, Inc. (IGD), a renowned engineering firm that specializes in building hurricane-resistant homes. IGD has offered its services to spearhead the rebuilding for select families.

The initiative also includes partnership with community based radio stations and Internet radio to host a live fundraising Radio-thon. It will be broadcast on October 14 from 10am – 6pm on WZPP 96.1 LP-FM in Ft. Lauderdale; in Miami on Supa Zam Radio; on Canetv.net in Palm Beach and WKRIS (Koffee Radio) in Orlando.

Local listeners wishing to donate in person can do so by going to Donna's Caribbean Restaurant, a partner in the relief effort, located at 5434 North University Drive, Lauderhill.

WZPP 96.1 FM will broadcast the event from Donna's.

PFABC hopes the Radio-thon will help achieve their goal of raising $500,000. Several local businesses and organizations have assisted including Premier Group Enterprises, Alexis Harris State Farm, Caribbean Comedy Club, Donna's Caribbean Restaurant, Your Friend in Music, Artist, Band and Stage Management, West Palm Beach Mitsubishi and Sevown Inc., “The rebuilding for these families will be a long process and self-preservation and housing is paramount. We hope the business community and the general listeners to these radio stations, will stop by Donna's Caribbean Restaurant location on October 14 during the time of the broadcast to make a contribution, or call in and make their pledge to this worthy cause,” said Lauderdale Lakes Mayor Hazelle Rogers.

Hundreds join March for Black Women A group of over 600 women, men and children from across Florida marched through the streets of Miami on September 30, participating in the Florida March for Black Women.

Jasmen Rogers, – Gender Justice Organizer at Miami Workers Center: “We're starting at Booker T Washington High School, a predominantly black high school right across from an [old] women's detention center to highlight mass incarceration and the school to prison pipeline that goes on in our communities. Our demands are about making sure black women, girls and femmes are safe, stable, and that people are ready to acknowledge that the lives of black women deserve to be protected.”

They marched to show solidarity and highlight issues pertaining to America's black community.

Participants traveled from Jacksonville, Sarasota, Tampa and Orlando.

Among the marchers were representatives from the Miami Workers Center, the New Florida Majority, Soul Sisters Leadership Collective, Florida Immigrant Coalition, Power U Center for Social Change and Women's March (Florida Chapter).

The march began in Overtown at a former women's detention center and ended in Wynwood.

Most of the speakers addressed issues including young girls going from schools to prison; disparity in salaries between men and women; the criminalization of black women (including immigrants), rape and sexualized violence and healthcare challenges.

Isra Amin Ibrahim – Council Member of Students for Justice in Palestine at Florida International University: “We are all connected. Black women exist in every community… I am Muslim and I am a black woman and I am fighting against Islamophobia and anti-blackness because they affect me all the time and they affect me the same.”

Chanice Lee – 15-year-old youth activist: “For centuries, black women have been exploited, forgotten and denied civil rights, but the time to change that is now… I am not here to simply march, I am here because I am a 15-year-old black girl who wants her voice to be heard. I am here on behalf of all of the young black girls who have been silenced and told that their voices are not important. The revolution is in the hands of the young and the sooner we accept and embrace that, the sooner we can create and shape a world that future generations of black girls deserve to live in which should consist of happiness, prosperity and peace.”

June Barrett – a domestic worker and member of the Miami Workers Center: “Throughout my 14 years as a domestic worker, I faced clients who abused me both verbally and sexually. Moreover, I face extremely low wages.

Despite the fact that home healthcare is one of the fastest-growing jobs in the country, our wages are still some of the lowest with an average of $10 an hour. Today, I'm marching because black women deserve a safe workplace. I'm marching because we deserve livable wages. I'm marching because we deserve to live with dignity regardless of race, gender, sexuality, ability and immigration status. I'm marching because I matter. ”

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FEATURE Mother's Dreams; Richard Fung, director of Nang by Nang; Maria Govan, director of Play the Devil; and Carolina Encarnacion, producer of Sambá.

DM: How did you come up with the idea for this festival?

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JFJ: Third Horizon Caribbean Film Festival was born from the realization that Caribbean filmmaking, though a young and exciting industry, still has a way to go before it is fully appreciated and supported by the Caribbean Diaspora and the international filmmaking community. In 2014, Third Horizon, then just a film production company, produced an award-winning short film named Papa Machete which we were honored to screen at some of the world's most prestigious film festivals, including Toronto International Film Festival and Sundance Film Festival.

However, we realized we were often the only Caribbean people in competition at these events. Third Horizon Caribbean Film Festival aims to boost the reach and support for Caribbean film by giving it a stage here in Miami where it can be fully appreciated, and find audience, production and financial support.

Caribbean Film Festival The second Third Horizon Caribbean Film Festival was held September 28-October 1 in Miami at Perez Art Museum Miami and O Cinema Wynwood.

It was organized by Third Horizon, a Miami-based “collective of Caribbean creatives”. The four-day festival was a collaboration with Caribbean Film Academy, a company out of Brooklyn, New York.

Festival Director, Barbados-born Jason Fitzroy Jeffers, is a producer and writer. He spoke to CNW writer Dr. Mary about the response to last week's event as well as the fledgling company.

Dr. Mary: Was the festival successful?

JFJ: We're thrilled by the response this year, both here in Miami and from our supporters in the region and the Diaspora. We doubled our attendance from year one, and are already in the thick of planning year three.

DM: Who are the founders and where are they from?

DM: How important is this as a medium for Caribbean filmmakers?

JFJ: We believe that the most important aspect of Third Horizon is not the fact that we're screening the best in Caribbean film, but that we're providing a space for Caribbean filmmakers to connect with their peers and have dialogue around their work that places it in the correct context for full understanding and appreciation. Caribbean filmmakers are spread all across the globe, so having a place where they can connect with each other once a year strengthens our growing community.

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DM: Were all or most of the filmmakers present?

JFJ: Quite a few filmmakers were in attendance: Bruno Mourral, director of Kafou; Chanelle Aponte Pearson, director of 195 Lewis; Miquel Galofré, director of Green and Yellow; Meschida Philip, director of Scars of Our

JFJ: I'm from Barbados, but our core team is from all around the Caribbean: Jamaica, Guyana, Trinidad, Haiti and Curacao. Third Horizon Caribbean Film Festival was founded by myself, Keisha Rae Witherspoon and Robert Sawyer, who are my partners in Third Horizon Media, a collective of Caribbean filmmakers, musicians and artists. Our partner in Third Horizon Caribbean Film Festival is Caribbean Film Academy, a Brooklyn-based, not-for-profit organization whose core mission is to support and distribute the work of Caribbean filmmakers.

Zap Pow's

second coming

Thanks to sampling, many forgotten artists have enjoyed a career resurgence. Think about Roberta Flack after The Fugees 'touched' Killing Me Softly (With His Song), or William Bell, who got a brief renewal when Jahiem did his Forgot To Be Your Lover. Reggae band Zap Pow has not seen that kind of acclaim in the United States.

But two of their songs, This Is Reggae Music and Last War, have found favor with acts like Damian 'Junior Gong' Marley and Collie Budz.

Dwight Pinkney

Almost 40 years since they split, Zap Pow are back in the hunt with Zap Pow Again, their fifth album which is scheduled for release in October by VP Records.

The current lineup has two original members, guitarist Dwight Pinkney and saxophonist Glen DaCosta.

For Pinkney, who is also a member

of the Roots Radics Band, reviving Zap Pow is something he has looked forward to. He and DaCosta made it official last year when they recruited six new members and began writing and recording fresh songs.

Zap Pow Again is not all new. It contains four songs from their 1970s catalog, including This Is Reggae Music

and Sweet Loving Love. The latter features a young Beres Hammond.

“Wi doing this with a purpose to bring back Zap Pow on the front page.

The music wi made was ahead of its time so wi could never drop the standard,” said 72-year-old Pinkney.

The new lineup is completed by bassist Lebert 'Gibby' Morrison, keyboardist Richard 'T Bird' Johnson, drummer Lando Bolt, trumpeter Evral Wray, singer Geoffrey Forrest and harmony singer Fiona complete the new Zap Pow. Pinkney and bass player Michael Williams formed Zap Pow in 1969.

Along with trumpeter David Madden, trombonist Joe McCormack, drummer Max Edwards and Hammond, they recorded some of the most progressive music in Jamaica during the 1970s.

Their songs included This Is Reggae Music and Last War, which has been sampled by Marley and Collie Budz for Welcome to Jamrock and Come Around, respectively.

Pinkney told Caribbean National Weekly that Zap Pow plans to do several performances to promote the new set.

– Howard Campbell

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“I think it all starts with educating the community,” said Dr. Iglesias. “I think everyone holds a certain stereotype of the doctor, they're scared of being examined and we don't realize it, but what happens is that patients are placed in a very vulnerable situation because you meet this individual for the first time and you are divulging your life history to that person and after that, you have to remove all of your clothes to let this person examine you.”

Iglesias believes that younger people are more open and self-aware, but understands that when dealing with an older generation who are more private, it becomes difficult.

Fear of Potential Diagnosis “You find something suspicious in your body and the first thing that we say, and me included, it has happened in my life, I'm talking from personal experience. The thought is, 'I'm too young and it can't happen to me', or 'yeah it looks like it, but I'm sure it will go away'.”

As humans, our first response to something that we find, that we are not happy with, is denial. Iglesias thinks the onus is on the medical community to open up and to educate.

“If you find something suspicious, we are here to help you to find out if what you have is indeed something, and if it is, by detecting it early it will help your treatment and will avoid problems later on, or make something that could be potentially endangering to your life less fatal.”

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Caribbean people “My father got diagnosed five years ago with cancer.

His first response was, 'I have something abnormal but I'm not going to do anything about it'. Many older Caribbean men respond this way to inconsistencies in the body,” Iglesias reasoned.

“The younger population also has the idea that, 'I'm too young for this, nothing's going to happen'.” Iglesias wants to break the barrier by educating the community, teaching people about early detection and prevention.

Breast cancer awareness “My advice is getting you to know your body, being aware of what abnormalities are presented. Self-breast exams are beneficial because if you feel anything

Dr.GUIDE Iglesias’ TO BREAST CANCER

AWARENESS

As part of its Breast Cancer Awareness Month features, Caribbean National Weekly had a conversation with Dr. Arthur Iglesias, a Miamiborn, Cuban-American Radiation Oncologist at Florida Memorial Hospital. He spoke candidly about the disease and cancer screening.

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HEALTH and Wellness abnormal, you can detect it early and subsequently be evaluated by a physician that can also confirm the abnormality and do further workup and management.”

The American Cancer Society recommends regular screening besides regular examinations, following up with your physician on a regular basis. Cancer screening typically starts around the age bracket of 40-44 for women. That does not take away the fact that younger women should also be aware of what is going on.

Mammography typically starts at age 40, but for younger women, he recommends: 1.

Close monitoring with a physician 2.

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Look at your breast in the mirror to see if there are any skin abnormalities

Examining your breasts The American Cancer Society has some guides on how to do a proper breast exam, so you can have an early diagnosis.

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Recommendations For women, an average breast cancer risk (women who do not have a previous history), the American Cancer Society recommends screening starts: 1.

Age 40-44, and it's typically done yearly 2.

45-54 should get it every year 3.

55 and older should get it every other year “Now, if there is an abnormality on an exam, it becomes more important,” Iglesias warned.

If something abnormal is felt on the breast or the axilla (the area on the body directly under the joint where arm connects to shoulder), it should get evaluated immediately so that the doctor can get the appropriate tests.

Dr. Arthur Iglesias will be giving a free lecture on October 26 at Northshore Hospital on Cancer Screening and Management Options.

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This helped her to ease the financial strain of the high-cost of chemotherapy treatments, regular blood tests and doctor's visits.

“I underwent seven bouts of chemotherapy treatments every three weeks.

I did them on Friday afternoons so I had the weekend to recoup as 'chemo' left me very weak and nauseous,” McCalla-Distant recalled.” I recall drinking ganja (marijuana) tea to help combat the nausea. I actually cut off my hair before experiencing the shock of it falling out. But the drugs robbed me of my eyelashes and eyebrows, and my fingernails became dark in color as the treatment continued. I also lost my sense of taste in the days after chemo.

This was frustrating because each time I regained taste again, it was time for another treatment again. That was a bummer!”

Her hair grew back shortly after the last chemotherapy treatment. Her eyelashes and eyebrows are gradually growing.

McCalla-Distant had reconstructive surgery approximately one year-and-a- half after having the mastectomy. The surgery was also done by Dr. McCartney who recommended she wait at least a year before doing it.

“My experience with breast cancer has made me appreciate life so much more. Life is too short. We must make the most of it while you still can. I now eat more fruits and vegetables and reduce sweet intake. Exercise is a very important part of my daily routine, and I do try to live free of stress,” said McCalla-Distant. “I'm blessed, as life after breast cancer has been good. I am very grateful for the professional care I received in Jamaica, and the tolerance of my employer, Sagicor. Today, I am proud to assist the company in drawing attention to breast cancer, and the importance of women having their breasts checked, especially if they feel a lump.”

She has encouraging words for women diagnosed with breast cancer. “Having breast cancer is an unfortunate experience, but it's not the end of life. Women with this cancer can rebound and live normal lives. I did. I am pleased to share my experience and offer support.”

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

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

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

For persons who suffer from one or more cardiovascular diseases, invasive dental procedures (deep cleanings, fillings, extractions and root canal therapy) can make them more susceptible. This is why patients are premedicated with antibiotics to prevent infective endocarditis (inflammation of the inner lining of the heart). Persons who suffered a stroke or a heart attack within 6 months should only receive emergency dental care, as the risk of

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recurrence is extremely high. These patients are also required to take medicine that increases their risk of bleeding during dental procedures, and also affects their salivary flow.

Many diseases in their infancy stage first display symptoms in the mouth. For heart disease, this is usually engorged blood vessels.

Combined with their vital signs, diet and lifestyle, an individual's risk for cardiovascular disease can be evaluated before they suffer a heart attack or stroke.

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

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

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

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A James Fortune

Revival

in Cooper City Revival Fire Deliverance Ministries presents their Revival Fire Concert on October 13, at Cooper City Church of God. Featured artiste will be well known American gospel singer/songwriter James Fortune from Richmond, Texas. One of the new wave of black American gospel artistes who emerged during the 1990s, 38-year-old Fortune is best known for the 2004 song, You Survived.

That track did well on gospel and mainstream Billboard charts and earned Fortune a 2006 ASCAP Award for being one of the top five songs in the United States.

His other popular songs include I Believe, Still Able and Let Your Power Fall. Fortune has been nominated twice for a Grammy Award.

A number of Jamaican artists are also on the show including evangelist Marvia Providence, who is based in Toronto; Sandra Brooks; Adrian Cunningham, Kevin Heat, Sharon Wiles, Sister Novlette and newcomers Caleb and Zackarry.

Cunningham, Sister Novlette, Sharon Wiles and Caleb are based in Florida. Caleb's latest song is It's Bubbling. All artists will be backed by the Collude Band.

Tickets for this soul-searching event are available at: Carls Seafood – 954-748-9992; Aunt I's Restaurant (Lauderhill), - 954-321; Rainbow Variety Store – 954-733-6580; Reggae & Things - 954-706-3085; Sams WI Grocery – 954-436-1384; Donna's Caribbean Restaurant (Pembroke Pines) 954-437-8070.

The Cooper City Church of God is located at 9191 Sterling Road. It was established 13 years ago by Apostle Dr. Denise Thorpe who will be the show's master of ceremony.

The concert, a first for the venue, starts at 7.30 pm.

For more information or for group discount, call 954-615-7311. Or to purchase tickets online, visit www.revivalfireconcert.com.

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Caribbean Day of Giving Nadine Sutherland, Richie Stephens and Mr. Vegas are some of the celebrities participating in the October 7 Caribbean Day of Giving (#CaribbeanDayofGiving #CDoG). The day-long radio-thon will raise funds to assist Caribbean countries affected by hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Sutherland, whose hit songs include Action and Babyface, jumped at the opportunity to contribute.

"There is no second thought in helping my Caribbean family. We are all so interconnected,” she said.

Stephens, currently leading a Ska revival in Jamaica, agreed: "It is a no-brainer to get on board. I stand ready to offer my full support.”

Mr Vegas, who recently recorded the song Dirty Irma Adios, also confirmed his support. "I am down, Family. Let me know what I need to do,” he said.

Irma and Maria struck in September, causing extensive damage to Anguilla, Barbuda, Dominica, Puerto Rico, the British and United States Virgin Islands.

Barbuda was devastated. Its entire population (14,000) was evacuated to sister island Antigua. A total of 15 people were reportedly killed in Dominica

by Maria.

Caribbean Day of Giving will incorporate programmers on WVIP-FM (93.5) in the United States. Funds raised directly through this effort will be given to the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), the official organization coordinating relief efforts to affected countries.

Miami Carnival kicks off!

Miami Carnival 33 kicked off on September 30 at Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill with the ever popular Junior Carnival (or Kiddies Carnival) holding pride of place.

Winner of the Female Individual was Kyalah Buddington, portraying Ice Cream, Cotton Candy and Cake from the band Natural Disasters.

Male Individual winner was Nicholas Shand, portraying DJ Nico from the band Gen X Kids.

First place in King of Bands was Jaden Chan Tack as King Shaka Zulu, from the band Heritage.

Queen of Bands title went to Jazmeen De Gannes, portraying The Face of Africa, from the band Heritage TNT. Miami Carnival 2017 concludes this weekend with a packed schedule.

Kyalah Buddington, portraying Ice Cream, Cotton Candy and Cake from the band Natural Disasters.

Nicholas Shand, portraying DJ Nico from the band Gen X Kids.

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Jazmeen De Gannes, portraying The Face of Africa, from the band Heritage TNT.

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Jaden Chan Tack as King Shaka Zulu, from the band Heritage.

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Celebrating Exodus in LA Exodus, Bob Marley's epic 1977 album, turned 40 this year. His family continues celebrations of that milestone with the Exodus 40 Live concert on November 1 at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles.

Marley's sons, Ziggy and Stephen, will be joined by blues guitarist Jim James, former Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello, Cyril Neville of the Neville Brothers and roots rocker Gary Clark Jr. No Jamaican acts are on the event which will be produced by Don Was, a musician who has also produced albums by Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones and Bonnie Raitt.

Was directed Ziggy Marley on his 1999 album, Spirit of Music.

“After listening to Ziggy's restatement of

Exodus 40: The Movement Continues, the album struck me as something so powerful and rarely seen live in its entirety. I am thrilled to be a part of this show with Ziggy and Stephen, and perform these songs for the fans,” Was said.

Released in June, 1977 by Island Records, Exodus hears Marley at the peak of his artistic powers. It was recorded mainly in London where he went after an assassination attempt on his life at his home in Kingston, the Jamaica capital, in December, 1976.

Exodus contains songs like the title track,

The Heathen, Guiltiness, Natural Mystic, Jamming, Three Little Birds, Waiting In Vain and One Love/People Get Ready.

In 1999, Time Magazine named it Album of the 20th Century.

This year, the Marley family along with Island Records and UMe (owners of the Island Records catalog) released four reissue albums to commemorate Exodus' 40th anniversary.

One of those albums is Ziggy Marley's 'Restatement'.

SALUTE

Eric ‘Monty’ Morris

Eric 'Monty' Morris has never been one to hog the limelight. One of reggae's pioneers, he has earned that title through a number of outstanding songs.

The diminutive Morris, who lives in South Florida, recorded a number of classic sides over 50 years ago such as Oil In My Lamp, Sammy Dead, Humpty Dumpty and Wings Of A Dove.

Most of his hits were recorded in the ska era of the early 1960s. His contemporaries include Derrick Morgan, Prince Buster, Justin Hinds and super band The Skatalites.

Morris had a significant rocksteady hit with Say What You Say, which was covered during the 1970s by none other than Dennis Brown.

He began recording in the early 1960s for Prince Buster's Voice Of The People label. He also cut several songs for Byron Lee at Federal Records, and In 1964 was part of a Jamaican delegation (with Millie Small and Jimmy Cliff) that went to the World's Fair in New York.

But while Small and Cliff enjoyed worldwide fame, Morris made little impact outside of Jamaica. By the early 1970s, he was largely forgotten, gave up music and moved to the United States.

When Morris appeared on the popular Heineken Startime show in 1998, it was the first time he performed in his native Kingston, Jamaica in 20 years.

Now 74, he never fails to impress on stage as witnessed at last year's Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival at Markham Park in Sunrise, Florida.

Eric 'Monty' Morris is scheduled to perform on the Genuine Gold concert, which takes place November 4 at Coral Springs Center for the Arts.

– Howard Campbell

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Barbadian allrounder named Sussex Player Of The Year

Striker Michael Seaton gets a recall to Jamaica's soccer setup for the first time in four years. He is in a 20-man squad named for the October 8 friendly international against Saudi Arabia in Jeddah.

Seaton, 21, who plays professionally in Israel, said he was glad to be back with the Reggae Boyz.

“I am very excited. I have worked very hard and to be back in the national team is a dream come true for me,” he said. “I have ensured to stay focused, and my hard work in Israel has certainly paid off. I vow to keep up the intensity and have no distractions. It is a tough game against Saudi Arabia, but we can get a good result once we play together.”

Seaton will be joined by in-form United Soccer League player Romario Williams who has scored 15 goals this season for Charleston Battery.

Williams had a satisfactory CONCACAF Gold Cup in July, scoring the second goal in Jamaica's 2-1 quarter-final win against Canada.

His namesake, midfielder Devon Williams, who played his first international in seven years against Canada in a 0-2 defeat in September, has also retained his place.

Seaton and the Williams duo are three of 10 overseas-based players named by head coach Theodore Whitmore.

This is the fourth match between Jamaica and the Saudis. Both teams have won a match apiece.

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The allrounder beat his teammates Luke Wells and Stiaan van Zyl, both of whom scored over 1000 runs during the recent County Championship.

Interestingly, the 22-year-old Archer has never played first-class cricket for Barbados, historically the most dominant country in West Indies cricket.

He was also selected ‘Young Player Of The Year’ for the second straight year. Archer's teammates, Michael Burgess and George Garton, were also nominated for that award.

Both awards were made at the end-ofseason function at the Sussex County Ground in Hove last weekend.

This year, Archer played his first full season of County Cricket, following a handful of matches in late 2016. He scored 638 runs and took 61 wickets in the first-class fixtures.

Overall, he scored 764 runs and snared 84 wickets for Sussex in three formats. In addition to the four-day first-class matches, he plays in the one-day and T20 competitions.

Archer, who also qualifies to play for England, last week extended his contract with Sussex which keeps him at the club until the end of the 2020 season.

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The Haitian national team could make a return to the FIBA Caribbean Basketball Championship for the first time in 20 years when the 23rd edition of the tournament gets under way in June 2018.

The Federation of Haitian Basketball (FHB) has confirmed their invitation to the event but admits that there is plenty of work to do if the team is to return to the international stage. The squad could potentially feature NBA players Skal Labissière and Nerlens Noël but is likely to be costly for the FHB to assemble.

"We will put everything in place to settle the administrative affairs, starting with the registration of the national team. However,

to be present in Suriname in 2018, there will probably be a need for financial support from everyone, from the private and public sectors. In fact, building a selection around Skal Labissière and Nerlens Noël, along with the three American coaches, is going to have a considerable cost,” FHB General Secretary Steve Polycarpe said.

The registration fee, which must be paid by September 29, is an estimated $US1, 000, which Polycarpe admits is already a sacrifice.

“In Haiti, you know, the economic situation of each federation is precarious. Paying the expenses (1000 US dollars) requires great sacrifice. To be invited to participate in an international competition, you must first pay the affiliation fee. Above all, with our meagre resources, we hired an American technical staff. We were able to convince NBA stars of Haitian origin, Nerlens Noël, Skal Labissiere, and Cady Lalanne, to join us.” – (Sportsmax.tv)

Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay announce joint bid for World Cup 2030 Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay have announced a joint bid to host the centenary World Cup in 2030.

The presidents of the three nations met on Wednesday and revealed their plans in a media conference in Argentina's capital city, Buenos Aires.

The bidding process is not set to begin until 2021, but Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay are expressing themselves early in what is sure to be a well-contested race.

Uruguay hosted - and won - the very first World Cup in 1930, and their participation as joint hosts 100 years later could add extra romance to the tournament's build-up.

Paraguayan president Horacio Cartes honed in on that point during Wednesday's media conference.

He said: "We know there are other countries that want it but I think the 100-year anniversary of the first World Cup in Uruguay makes the region a very attractive prospect."

Cartes' Argentinian counterpart Mauricio Macri revealed that Uruguay conceived the initial idea for a joint bid, and it did not take long for them to say "yes" to them or Paraguay.

"The original idea came from Uruguay and it took us 40 seconds to say yes," Macri added.

"And when Paraguay was proposed it took me another 40 seconds to agree. Uruguay was also very positive about their inclusion and I think that gives the candidacy more power."

While Uruguay and Argentina (1978) have both hosted the competition before, it would be a historic first for Paraguay, who did not qualify for any of the last three World Cups on South American soil.

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