National Weekly October 6, 2016

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THE CARIBBEAN NATIONAL WEEKLY CELEBRATES BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH CARIBBEAN

CARPHA DISMISSES ALLEGED ZIKA COVER-UP PAGE A4

LOCAL

CLINTON LEADS TRUMP IN RECENT FLORIDA POLLS PAGE A3

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HURRICANE MATTHEW?

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Hurricane Matthew battered Haiti and parts of eastern Cuba leaving at least 10 dead and thousands displaced.

Jamaicans, on the other hand, breathed a collective sigh of relief this week, when the island was spared the full wrath of Hurricane Matthew – one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes in recent history. continues on B4 – Jamaica spared

Lauderdale Lakes next mayor will be a woman Dr. Garth A. Rose

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N E W S P A P E R

After November 8, the next mayor of the City of Lauderdale Lakes will be a woman. Both former Florida House Representative Hazelle Rogers and incumbent City Commissioner Dr. Edwina Coleman are in the run for the seat vacated by Barrington Russell.

Should Caribbean-American and Florida Representative Hazelle Rogers, be elected mayor, she would have come full circle in her political career. She was originally elected as a Lauderdale Lakes Commissioner in 1996, and served the city for 12 years before she was elected to the Florida House in 2008.

Rogers is competing with Dr. Coleman, an African American, to succeed Mayor Barrington Russell who ironically was elected in August to succeed Rogers as Florida House Representative from Broward County District 5.

Rogers said she decided to campaign for mayor several months ago, saying she “decided to run for mayor because it's my firm opinion that it's time for progressive and experienced leadership of the city. I continues on A3 – Lauderdale Lakes Mayor

Haiti’s elections postponed again Dr. Garth A. Rose

One of the fallouts of Hurricane Matthew which impacted the southwestern region of Haiti on Tuesday, is another postponement of the nation's presidential and legislative elections. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP).

The CEP said after consultation with relevant parties a new election date will be set, which should be by next Wednesday.

Before the hurricane, continues on A7 – Delayed

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Playing Mas Junior Carnival par cipants kicking off at the Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill, Saturday. – Contributed

Urban Idols Captain America and Superwomen take the stage at the City of Heroes Gala. – David Muir photo

City of Heroes Urban League of Broward County hosts poses for a photo during the Annual Red Gala – David Muir photo

Poli cs and Jazz First African American Woman State A orney in Florida, Orange County Property Appraiser, and Rick Sing. – Donna Morton photo

Road Ready This li le lady all smiles during the Junior Carnival parade. – Contributed

Seeing Stars Headliner Tarrus Riley and Miss Jamaica Diaspora contestant Ghanelle Grant a er the show – One Love Photography photo Dashing and Debonair Lindell Douglas on the Red Carpet at the Interna onal Reggae and World Music Awards in Coral Springs – One Love Photography photo

All for a Cause Superintendent Robert Runcie and wife Diana par cipa ng in The ULBC Gala alongside Luke Ballen ne. – David Muir photo

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Clinton leads Trump in Florida in polls For most U.S. presidential elections, Florida is traditionally designated a “toss-up” state, meaning it could either fall in the Democratic or Republican column on Election Day. This year is no different as reflected in various polls. One month ago, Democrat Hillary Clinton led her Republican rival by 6 percentage points, then on the eve of the September 26 presidential debate, the polls had the candidates locked in a dead heat.

A new post-debate poll released by Quinnipac University on Monday tossed the lead back to Clinton with 46 percentage points to Donald Trump's 41, and 7 percent to Libertarian Party candidate Gary Johnson. When Johnson was removed from the polling, Clinton lead Trump 49 to 44 percent.

While several polls, including internal polls conducted by Clinton's campaign in Florida show

her leading by an average of 30 points among Blacks, including Caribbean-American, and Hispanic voters, and 12 percent among women, she still has ground to cover with independent and voters under age-35.

However, according to the Clinton campaign pollster, Wray Allister, internal polls conducted since the presidential debate saw an 11 percent increase among independent voters and an 8point increase among youth voters for Clinton. “A month ago we were concerned with the high percentage of undecided independent and youth voters, but gradually our polls are showing more support for Hillary among these two groups. It's evident the presidential debates will serve as powerful deciding factors among independent and undecided voters. Our Florida poll had her winning the first debate 61- 27 percent, much like national polls.” The Quinnipac poll among

Lauderdale Lakes mayor have served the city previously for 12 years and have lived there for 34. I am quite knowledgeable of the needs of the city and its residents and I want to ensure that Lauderdale Lakes prospers long into the future.”

She said she's cognizant, that in order to move the city forward it will take a team – mayor, commissioners, city management and staff, business leaders and residents – to do so.

She predicts the next mayor will make decisions affecting public safety, property values, and the daily quality of life of residents. “The next mayor will likely make decisions involving

Florida likely voters had Clinton winning that debate 56 to 21 percent Allister said while various state and national polls are important to determine national trends, internal party polls are critical in determining the more vulnerable areas in respective regions and precincts where the party needs to get out the vote during the elections.

The Sunshine State is important to both campaigns. Trump frequently appears in the state. Clinton visited Fort Pierce and Coral Springs on Friday and her campaign has blanketed the state with prominent surrogates who command extensive news media coverage as well as celebrity and political surrogates designed to court specific demographic groups, such as black voters or gay voters.

Last Weekend Hillary Clinton addressed rallies in Fort Pierce and Coral Springs. On

Monday Vice President Joe Biden addressed another group in Orlando. President Obama was scheduled to address a rally at the Florida Memorial College in Miami Gardens on Wednesday, but it was postponed as Hurricane Matthew tracks towards Florida.

In the 2008 and 2012 presidential elections, Obama won Florida doing exceptionally well with black, Hispanic, women and youth voters.

His schedule to address the Florida Memorial rally was geared specifically to target youth voters, according to the Clinton campaign.

In the meantime, Clinton's campaign continues to advertise heavily in Florida, especially in the Democratic leaning South and Central Florida areas, and is proactively planning its get-out-the vote strategy, from October 24 when early voting commences through till Election Day on November 8.

who will ultimately decide.”

Rogers' opponent, Dr. Coleman, was first elected to the city commission in 2008, the year Rogers left for Tallahassee. She served as the first female vice-mayor of the city in 2009 and 2011 and was re-elected unopposed as commissioner in 2012 for a second four-year term.

Her experience also includes 38 years of dedicated service to the Broward County School System, with 20 of those years at Boyd Anderson High School. Also a long term resident of Lauderdale Lakes, Dr. Coleman says she's running for mayor because “I love my city and

believe I have made a measurable difference during my tenure as city commissioner.” She says she wants to “continue working very hard for the entire city to make it a world class city that sponsors programs that facilitate a higher quality of life for all its residents.”

The next city mayor will have more authority than her predecessor. Unlike the outgoing mayor, the incoming mayor will have a vote and an integral part in the decision-making process; the city charter was changed in 2012, reducing the next commission from 7 to 5 members and giving the mayor a vote.

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millions of dollars. I have sufficiently learned from my experience as a state legislator to the help the city in potential negotiations with Tallahassee. I am fully prepared for the task ahead having represented Lauderdale Lakes as a commissioner and a Florida House Representative. I have the knowledge of critical city, county and state issues and the personality to effectively communicate the collective vision for the city.”

Rogers says despite her collective experience she isn't taking her potential election for granted.

“I have strong competition, and it's the voters

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REGION

THE BAHAMAS

Caribbean Public Health Agency dismisses alleged Zika cover-up

Five Bahamians fear for safety because of political advocacy

everyone who has been infected, adding these figures are what is described as the “tip of the iceberg.”

Regarding the Zika outbreak, CARPHA said the reported cases are persons who have been infected with Zika and then sought medical attention.

CARPHA states that the Iceberg Phenomenon states that only a small percentage of all infected persons end up being laboratory confirmed positive cases.

The government of The Bahamas says it intends to respond fully to a claim by five nationals that their lives are in danger because of their political advocacy and that some of them have had to flee the country.

Foreign Minister Fred Mitchell said the Perry Christie government is preparing its response to the petition that has been filed by the Grand Bahama Human Rights Association (GBHRA) to the Inter American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) on behalf of the five Bahamians, including the GBHRA president Fred Smith.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement said that in the petition, the Bahamians claim that “their lives are in danger because of their political advocacy, and that some of them have had to flee The Bahamas.

“The petitioners seek to cause the IACHR to request that The Bahamas adopt precautionary measures to prevent irreparable harm to their lives,” the statement said, adding that the “Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration in its role as the competent authority of the Government is facilitating the Government's reply to the Petition.”

It noted that it is a truism that highly visible and voluble civic engagement is a hallmark in every era of open, democratic society.

The statement said civic engagement by the general public, and by the petitioners in their political advocacy, is in the governance and institutional life of The Bahamas a natural, unfettered element in the identity of The Bahamas as a modern, open democracy.

“The findings in this matter are to be reported in the coming days in the Government's full reply to the IACHR,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration added.

The Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), is dismissing suggestions that along with regional governments it is trying to “cover up the real figures” of the mosquito-borne Zika virus cases in the region.

In a statement issued recently, CARPHA reiterated an earlier position that positive Zika cases confirmed by laboratory testing represents only the “tip of the iceberg.

“This means that the number of confirmed Zika cases published in the media are only a small number of infected persons, who were tested and confirmed as positive for having the disease,” CARPHA added.

CARPHA's executive director, Dr. C. James Hospedales said “often times when the figures of confirmed laboratory cases of diseases such as

Hospedales

Chikungunya and Zika are reported to the media, the public reacts with surprise and suspicion, even commenting that the government and CARPHA are trying to cover up the real figures.”

Hospedales said that this is far from the truth as reported figures are only laboratory confirmed positive cases and do not represent

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University postpones tuition increase The Vice Chancellor of the University of Guyana, Professor Ivelaw Griffith says he is prepared to recommend a postponement of the five percent increase in tuition fees after students staged a peaceful protest at the institution on Monday.

“I am going to be proposing to the body that has the final say in this, the financing general purpose committee that we no longer proceed with the five percent this year,” Griffith said, noting that he has already met with the University of Guyana Students Society (UGSS) leadership.

The students said they had been informed of the GUY$8,000 hike by e-mails and that the increased fees come at a time when the UG has not improved facilities. They also said some classrooms were extremely hot. The protestors, mainly first and second year students, said their action was also to show their disappointment that the university had increased fees without any discussions with the student body.

Professor Griffith told students that they deserve more than his apology for the sudden hike imposed upon them, and said the university had not done what they were supposed to have done administratively in relation to the email received by students, announcing the change.

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Talk UP

What do you think about Hurricane Matthew?

Lorraine: Sunrise, Fl – I am not scared. I am just expecting a lot of rain and breeze. I am not scared in the least. I don't fear, I always am prepared, I have my little stuff, I just came and got my fruits and I thought of something just this morning, just boil a few eggs hard and have them.

John: Davie, Fl – Time for pancakes and a storm tomorrow. Do I think it's going to pass? You don't know. It's like a woman; you just don't know. I'm prepared, got my water, got my ice, got my canned foods... oh my God, Chef Boyardee ravioli, prepared!

Wilson: Lauderhill, FL – What I think – we need to be prepared because it's been a long time since we’ve had a big one coming, now I think everybody should stay on edge because we gotta be prepared. I try my best, I try to get candles, dry goods, water is the most important. If you know you're sick, you got some type of medicine, try to get your medicine, cover your window, all those basic things we usually do. It's only God who can keep us safe the way we really wanna be safe.

Lourdes: Dominican Republic – I think it's pretty scary, I think it's frightening that it has caused so much damage in the islands and it's frightening to think of what damage it can cause for us here. I am preparing absolutely; shopping, getting the shutters up, and just preparing in general.

Winston: Lauderhill, FL – We just have to prepare, get ready and deal with what comes.

I'm just picking up a few things that I need and everything else is good to go.

Vernon: Pembroke Pines, FL – I think it's very big, very powerful. It's probably going to stay off the coast, if you're on the intercoastal from Broward on up, you should be very careful, prepare. If you're further inland, take the furniture off your patio. I'm not sure about the shutters if you're further west like say past 441 up to Sunrise.

Claudette: Sunrise, FL – Well, we haven't had a hurricane in so long so everyone is panicking now. I hope everything is gonna be cool. I'm not panicking because what's gonna happen is gonna happen. I live in the older people community so everybody is around me – that's my third trip to the store because everybody else cannot go, so I'm trying to help everybody else.

Barbara: Sunrise, FL – I think it's worrisome, I believe we have to be prepared.

It’s better to be over-prepared and it ends up being a simple storm, than not preparing at all. So, so far I'm ready, I just don't have flashlights, so I'm searching for flashlights on my lunch.

Fasha: Sunrise, FL – I think it's gonna hit and it's going to be a disaster so I'm ready. I have my shutters up, I have snacks, food, my 4 cases of water, my pet supplies, so I'm just ready and afterwards I have to go to work because I'm on call.

Richard: Sunrise, FL – I'm a little concerned about the hurricane, all it's gotta do is veer to the left a little bit and it's gonna cause catastrophic damage here. Hopefully it'll veer to the right unfortunately for the people in the Bahamas, they're going to get it either way. How prepared am I? I've got beer! Honestly I've got water, I'm prepared.

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Don't waste the right to vote Although millions of Americans, including citizens who originated from other countries, have the right to vote in the nation's elections, this right is generally taken for granted, and under-appreciated, especially by the younger generation.

It's important voters understand how privileged is this right to vote, and why this right shouldn't be taken for granted, and most importantly why it shouldn't be wasted.

Most Americans may be aware that up until 1965 the majority of black Americans were precluded the right to vote. However, long before then, religion, economics, age, and gender were also factors that denied some Americans that right.

It wasn't until the late 18th century that Catholics, Jews and Quakers, and poor white men who were not property owners, were given the right to vote. It was not until the 1920s that women, white women, were allowed to vote, and not until the 1960's were young people under 21 years, and at least age-18 were allowed.

Before 1965, following loss of lives, bloodshed, and persistent harassment, AfricanAmericans were denied voting rights mainly for racist, economic and literate reasons. Even when some states gave African-Americans voting rights many were unable to register to vote because somehow the authorities ensured very few passed the literacy test which was a criterion to register.

Today, although some states like Florida withhold the right to vote from ex-felons, and some still maneuver to frustrate voter registration processes and ease of voting to some voter blocs, it's relatively easy to register to vote and vote. Ironically, because of this relative ease the historical struggle for voters' rights may be lost on several new voters, presenting real danger of this right being wasted.

This right is wasted when registered voters refuse to turn out to vote for elections. Those

who fought for this right did so explicitly to be able to elect individuals they want to represent them at various levels of government. Those who refuse to vote in public elections are discarding the right to decide who represents them.

Not voting would be a waste of your voting rights, simply because one doesn't like the candidates. A month before the elections a significant percentage of voters, according to various polls, have indicated an unwillingness to vote because of disliking both candidates.

However, not voting for this reason is wasting the privilege and power each voter has to decide who will be the next American president.

American voters have the right, responsibility and good judgement to vote for the candidate they believe more likely to make life better for themselves and their families even if they're not thrilled with that candidate's personality. Not voting risks placing the responsibility for the government of the nation in wrong hands for the next four years.

Neither should the right to vote be wasted by voting for a presidential candidate who has no logical chance of being elected. Granted, America is a proud, proven democracy. Anyone can qualify to run as president. But, although Americans historically elected presidents from the Whig and Republican-Democratic parties, since 1869 presidents have been elected from either the Democratic or Republican parties.

This pattern will remain unchanged in 2016. A third party candidate won't be elected.

Therefore, what practical sense is there for voters to use their precious right to vote in voting for a third party candidate? Isn't this wasting one's voting right?

In the current presidential campaign it appears absurd that some registered Democrat voters, dissuaded by Clinton's candidacy, but opposed to Trump, are indicating they'll voting for a third party candidate. Aren't these voters aware a vote for the third party candidate is essentially voting for Trump's election? These voters should think responsibly and sensibly.

In recent weeks, Trump's campaign has been wooing Black voters, a traditional Democratic voting bloc. Trump has tried to demean the support blacks have for the Democratic Party. Surely, he's aware he'll never win the black vote. However, it's suspected his objective is to foster disenchantment for the Democratic Party among black voters, hoping they won't turn out to vote. These voters must be cautious to not waste their voting right. Not voting for Clinton and other Democratic candidates is essentially boosting Trump's and the Republican chances of victory. Of all voters, blacks must effectively utilize their voting right.

The upcoming presidential/general elections are too vital for any registered voter not to vote. There are too many critical advantages at stake; advantages that could be removed if voters waste the right to vote that Americans have struggled for since the late 18th century.

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LA SECTION HAITIENNE

Haitians ocking to Tijuana with U.S. dreams Regardless of the warning last month from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, many Haitians have camped out to try and cross the border at Tijuana. Although risking detention and deportation, the flow of undocumented Haitians has continued.

Tijuana's shelters have reported an overflow of people waiting their turn. Johnson Tima, a 28year-old migrant from Gonaives in northern Haiti told reporters that a lot of people have sold their land and car to pay for the journey. “We come because of the situation in our country.” Tima, who arrived in Tijuana last week, expects to stay in the city over the next three weeks as he awaits his October 27 appointment at the San Ysidro Port of Entry for processing by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers.

Monday, hundreds of migrants lined up by a trailer operated by Mexico's National Migration Institute to get stamps on their Haitians' Mexican travel document with a date for processing at the

U.S. port. Since May, San Ysidro has been the setting of an unprecedented flow of Haitian migrants without U.S. entry documents, more than 4,300 from October 2015 through August 31, 2016.

Most have come by land from Brazil, where they moved to find work after Haiti's 2010 earthquake.

The U.S. government suspended deportations to Haiti after the 2010 earthquake, and those

arriving at the border without documents typically have been released on a humanitarian parole as they wait to appear in U.S. immigration court.

Homeland Security announced in September that Haitians would no longer receive special treatment, and will now face an “expedited removal” process that involves detention and deportation. In Tijuana, few seem to have been deterred or discouraged by the news, and several said they were not certain what it meant.

Caribbean American Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, daughter of Jamaican immigrants, released a statement expressing her concern over the decision to resume deportation of undocumented Haitians, saying that “even though Haitian infrastructure is not what it was since the 2010 earthquake, the Caribbean nation has been contending with a cholera epidemic brought on by peacekeepers from the United Nations which has afflicted hundreds of thousands of people and killed some 9,000 people in the country.”

Man Dodo Foundation in Miami works to aid Haiti

Hurricane Matthew has now made it out of Haiti as it turned westward toward the US however, a south Florida organization has already begun to work toward helping people left harmed in the aftermath.

Miami Gardens based the Man Dodo Humanitarian Foundation is seeking help in gathering supplies and clothing to ship to Haiti. "The one thing good we have going for us is that the road from Port-au-Prince to Cayes is very good and I left there, I traveled that road late Saturday night, that road is very good," Jeff Lozama of Man Dodo said. The Man Dodo Humanitarian Foundation was forced to move up their schedule in order to secure a delivery of medicine ahead of the storm.

The foundation is asking everybody to donate over-the-counter medication such as Tylenol, Motrin, Aleve, medication for gastrointestinal systems such as Zantac, Tums, Prilosec. These medications, though not life altering here in the US can make a world of difference in Haiti. Sandy Dorsainvil, previous Director at the Little Haiti Cultural Center in Miami said, “We've learned from the past that it doesn't really make sense to wait until the hurricane actually hits land to start galvanizing everyone and activating all our different networks.”

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the Haitian National Police and a United Nations logistics team were scheduled to begin moving ballots and other materials to voting centers.

The CEP said damages to roads and voting centers especially in the southwestern towns of Nippes and Grand'Ainse, and the impact of individuals from the storm who were to be assigned as election workers, made it necessary to postpone the elections.

The presidential and legislative elections were originally held on October 25, but a rerun election was scheduled for January as there was no clear winner. However, the January election was postponed resulting from strong protests following frontrunner presidential candidate Jude Celestin's stance that he would not contest the elections until government officials addressed allegations of fraud that were related to the October 25 elections.

Celestin agreed with the Decision to postpone the Oct 9 elections saying it was more important to assist people who were affected by the hurricane than to hold an election.

However, he also said he hopes the CEP announces a new date as soon as possible so that regardless of the conditions, there is a new president who takes office in Haiti on Feb 7.

The Obama administration in the US which has been pushing for the elections to be completed, indicated understanding the reason for the postponement while saying it hopes the rerun is held soon.

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This year's Visa (Green Card) Lottery has begun This Year's Visa Lottery called DV-2018 began on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 12:00 noon, Eastern/Standard time (EST), and concludes on Monday, November 7, 2016 at 12:00 noon, (EST). The Depart of State has released instructions for the DV 2018 lottery which explains eligibility and procedures for applying online.

Changes in eligibility this year: Ecuador is now eligible for DV-2018. Countries not qualifying are: Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China (mainland-born), Colombia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, South Korea, United Kingdom (except Northern Ireland) and its dependent territories, and Vietnam. Persons born in Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, and Taiwan are eligible. However, if you were born in one of these ineligible countries and neither of your parents was born there, and they were not legal residents of that country at the time of your birth, you can still qualify by using the country of birth of either of your parents to apply.

To qualify, applicants must #1: Be born in a qualifying country or qualify by claiming a parent or spouse's eligible country, and #2: Meet the education/work experience requirement by having either: at least a high school education or equivalent, or two years of work experience within the past five years in an occupation that requires at least two years of qualifying training or experience. Only one entry is allowed for each

person and those with more than one entry will be disqualified. See the DV-2018 Questions and Answers for more details.

Remember, the DV Lottery is always FREE and no paper applications are accepted. Lottery applications are required to be filed online through the official Department of State DV Lottery Website. Once the online entry is made, applicants receive a Confirmation Number, which allows them to return to the official government website and check the status of their entry through the “Entrant Status Check” at: dvlottery.state.gov once the winners are selected May 2, 2017, through September 30, 2018.

There will be no other official notification. The program does not send notification emails or letters and never directs applicants or winners to wire money under any circumstances. Beware of websites claiming to be official Lottery sites and paralegals, which charge a fee for entry, since they are not affiliated with the official U.S. Department of State and may be scams. Only sites that end in .gov are government sites. Apply yourself – its FREE and now, easy! You can get links to read the official DV 2018 lottery instructions, Q & A and watch the DV 2018 video by visiting our website at: www.ImmigrateToday.com and clicking on the Immigration Newsletter Link.

with Attorney Caroly Pedersen Question: I recently immigrated to Florida and have my Residency. Now I need your guidance to make my family issue be a success. My husband and I have been married for many years, but he was not eligible to get a green card along with me because he has been living here in Florida and overstayed his visa several years ago. My son who is 22 years old, and he likewise overstayed his visa as well. As a new green card holder, is it possible that I can be your client in helping me filing for their green cards as soon possible. My son is over 21, is there a chance for him to go through or is there an easy way that you can recommend, that his case will not be too lengthy? Keep up the good work. I will be your client soon. please reply. god bless you.

Answer: Sorry to hear that your husband and son have immigration issues. Now that you are a U.S.

Resident, you can file to sponsor both your husband and son. Generally, spouses and children of Residents (Green Card holders) are not eligible to adjust status in the U.S., once they have overstayed and are no longer in legal immigration status. However, under new policies, a Waiver may be available, but not until the “Priority Date” becomes current for the family member you are sponsoring. Spouses of Residents have an Immigrant Visa waiting line of about 1 ½ years. Adult, single children are about 6+ years. So if no other immigration reform in the coming years offers a solution, the provisional Waiver may allow both your husband and son to obtain Residency once their Priority Dates become current. My best recommendation is that we petition for them now, to get them in the waiting queue. The longer you wait, the longer the waiting line. You can give me a call today and we can discuss it further.

Immigrants have positive impact on the economy – report The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NAS) recently issued a report which confirms that Immigrants and their descendants make valuable contributions to “economic growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship” in the U.S.. Called: The Economic and Fiscal Consequences of Immigration, the report provides a comprehensive study on the economic impact of immigration. The study concludes that Immigrants and their children are vital to providing new workers and taxes to support the U.S. economy and social security contributions for the benefit for Baby Boomers as they age and retire.

Filing requirements changed for Naturalization Applicants The USCIS recently changed its filing requirements for Naturalization applications and no longer requires the submission of Passport Photos with applications. All Naturalization applicants applying in the U.S. will instead have their photographs digital done at the USCIS Application Support Center during their biometrics appointment, regardless of their age.

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Orlando welcomes Jerk and Caribbean Culture Festival

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Jerk Flavors marry the heartbeat of the Caribbean, Reggae Music, as families descend on Central Florida Fairgrounds for the 5th staging of the Annual 1800-411-PAIN Orlando Jerk and Caribbean Culture Jerk Festival.

Leading up to the eagerly anticipated Orlando Jerk Festival, the event and popular Caribbean restaurants have partnered to create "Jerk Week".

Jerk Week is dubbed as the week leading up to the big event. Orlando’s friends and families will receive free tickets to the Orlando Jerk Festival, along with free Jerk Chicken meals from October 11th to October 14, 2016.

In partnership with four of the leading Caribbean restaurants in Orlando, by simply listening to Star 94.5FM around midday, the first 25 persons who reach to the participating Caribbean restaurant when instructed to do so, will win these prizes.

The Caribbean Food Festival in Central Florida is boasting an all-star lineup; Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, Jerk Lobster, The "Energy God", Elephant Man, Reggae Vocalist, Maxi Priest, the legendary "Queen of Reggae", Marcia Griffiths and Soca's New "Sensation", Lyrikal. The festival will be filled with culinary personalities, delicious jerk inspired dishes and a fun familyfriendly environment.

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This will take place in the Jerk Cook-Off Competition, as Chefs will be vying for the coveted bragging rights and trophy in this competition.

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The Entertainment The sweet sounds of Reggae Music, coupled with the Smooth Groove of the rocksteady beats, fused with the most popular dance songs will take you on a musical journey. The festival features a stellar lineup to take you there.

Kid’s Zone Not to be outdone, the Kids Zone landscape features bounce houses, face painting and much more. Parents can sip on one of the many event-signature drinks while engaging in a spirited cultural game experience, including domino, ludi, checkers or card games.

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What you still don't know about breast cancer The topic of breast cancer can feel familiar — from October walks to pink ribbons, Americans know breast cancer. That is, until you or a loved one is diagnosed.

Suddenly, breast cancer moves from a topic that feels championed to a topic that is entirely too new, too unknown and too fresh. Suddenly, there is not enough information or resources to help a family cope.

Nearly all Americans are aware that breast cancer poses a serious health threat to both women and men, but despite the vast awareness, many don't know what it really means to fight this disease. According to a recent study conducted by Ford's breast cancer awareness initiative, Warriors in Pink, more than 40 percent of Americans are unfamiliar with the day-to-day challenges patients face while in treatment, and even more, nearly 75 percent admit that they are unsure how to best support patients.

Loved ones not knowing how to help makes a difference because family and friends are proven to be patients' greatest resources for getting through treatment. Supporters may not know where to start in providing support, feeling that the issues facing patients are too big for them to solve. But what you still don't know about breast cancer is that the little things matter more than ever. In fact, the ability to maintain day-to-

day routines during treatment is one of breast cancer patients' top concerns — second only to life expectancy.

“In terms of the day-to-day, it's those tasks that were hardest for me,” says breast cancer survivor, Jenn Nudelman. “So my friends and family just came and did things. They didn't give me a choice. A lot of times people reach out and say, 'What can I do?' But I'm not a person who asks for help. It was those friends who didn't even ask, just acted, that I really shared the journey with.”

The key to care and being able to “just act” is being familiar with what types of support patients need most. When asked what type of support that is, patients report needing the most help with daily activities like household chores, errands and meal preparation while undergoing treatment.

“People brought meals to me,” says survivor Lisa Hedenstrom, “and my husband organized a lot of the logistics — taking me to appointments and helping me organize those appointments.

Family and friends would come help with tasks for me, too. Because of them, I didn't have to worry about grocery shopping or other types of tiring daily chores.”

Another survivor, Lori Redunski, could relate.

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These daily tasks are often overlooked, but every action taken to help patients to focus on their health and fighting this disease makes a difference.

“There are missing things that people don't think about,” says survivor Heidi Floyd. “For example, if you need your side walk shoveled because of the snow, your lawn mowed or your pets cared for. Who has energy to walk their dog when they're doing eight or nine hours of chemo or daily radiation?”

While help with these daily tasks undeniably lessens the burden on breast cancer patients, it's important to remember that emotional care is also vital for those going through treatment.

“Through it all, you need at least one supporter who is genuinely there to do just that, to support you; to pray with you and to make you laugh,” says survivor Deborah Hayes. “Amidst trying to be strong throughout treatment and recovery, and making sure that everything in your personal life still gets accomplished, one really does need that supportive friend or group to share your innermost feelings.”

To empower friends and family to take action and support the breast cancer patients in their lives, Ford Warriors in Pink offers free support services that make it easy to respond to their greatest needs — including cleaning services, meal kit deliveries, alternative hospital wear,

online scheduling tools and more. These resources, available on their website at www.fordcares.com, allow loved ones who don't know how to help to simply click and “just act” — without being asked. Additionally, the site offers tips and ideas on how to help patients have more good days during their journey.

“I was blessed with a great family and friends that were there to bring me support,” Redunski says. “But when people don't have that support, they really need to feel comfortable with the resources that are available to them — whether through their doctors or online.”

Take the time to learn how you can make the little things add up to a supportive journey for the breast cancer patients in your life.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month upcoming events Live Inspired. Fight Together While breast cancer patients have information available to them on breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery, little advice is available to survivors grappling with the very real and often unexpected weight gain that can come after treatment. Weight Watchers recently launched 'Project L.I.F.T' (Live Inspired. Fight Together) a new movement working with the American Cancer society, aiming to inspire and guide breast cancer survivors with free resources focused on tackling the unexpected weight women gain following life altering breast cancer treatment. On Thursday, October 6th, Weight Watchers will host a talk at the Oviedo Aloma Walk location and are inviting cancer survivors, patients as well as any family member, friend, or colleague who has supported another throughout their journey to join. The event is open to all members of the community and attendees do not need to be a Weight Watchers member to attend.

Macy's This month, Macy's invites all members of the community to “think pink” and show support in the fight against breast cancer with style and strength! The retail chain is hosting a discussion with representatives from the Miami Cancer Institute & Susan G. Komen Foundation, followed by a Pink Fashion Show and Shopping Party. Enjoy pink mocktails, mini makeovers and a chance to take photos in the Miami Cancer Institute's #GetYourPinkOn Truck at the stores South Entrance. Attendees will also get some preparation for the 'Race for the Cure' by providing supplies to make signs of support for family and friends. Guest who purchase $30 or more in Pink Product will receive a special gift.

Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Series is the world’s largest educational and fundraising event for breast cancer. The event raises significant funds and awareness for the breast cancer movement, celebrates breast cancer survivorship and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease. This Race is unique in the fact that 100% of the net proceeds are allocated to the mission. 75 percent of the net income stays in our community to help fund local programs offering breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment. Join the Team of Caribbean-Americans, d’Limers as they race for the cure. Register online and rsvp your tshirt size to rsvp@hamiltonmillerlaw.com. The race will take place at Bayfront Park in Miami at 6 a.m. on Saturday, October 15 and on October 15 at St. Johns Town Center in Jacksonville.

Zumba for A Cure Breast Cancer Fundraiser The Health Ministry at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Eatonville invites you to go Pink with Purpose again this year for the 4th Annual 'Zumba For A Cure' breast cancer charity fundraiser. Saturday, October 15 from 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m. get ready for the sweat for fitness worship experience like no other. This high energy master class will feature a line-up of Central Florida's most dynamic Zumba instructors, vendor displays, food, door prizes and more. A $10 donation is requested by the organizers who are donating all of the proceeds to benefit those who are uninsured or diagnosed with breast cancer by paying fot the expense of mammograms, diagnostic procedures and supportive services. Donations will be accepted at the door and can also be made online at www.mdonia.org.

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Jamaicans, known for their humour and resilience took everything in stride. Pictures circulated across social media - of cars being wrapped in plastic, homes being tied to metal

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As Matthew focused on the island of Hispaniola, Jamaica picked up the pieces and slowly returned to normal. By Wednesday, the bus service in the Corporate Area had resumed, schools reopened as well as the Norman Manley International Airport.

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“CDEMA continues to receive regular situation reports from Haiti as well as updates from The Bahamas, and Turks & Caicos Islands, which are also threatened by Mathew.

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Results from the College Board Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) taken by South Florida senior students earlier this year or last year revealed impressive performance by Miami-Dade County Public Schools' (M-DCPS) students. The report indicated these seniors performed better than students in other South Florida and Florida school Districts with scores increasing in Reading, Mathematics and Writing.

Reacting to the impressive results, MiamiDade Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said, “Our students continue to do exceptionally well on state and national assessments. “The results of the College Board SAT demonstrate that our students are not only outpacing their state and national counterparts, but are emerging from high school with superior college and career readiness skills. They are fully engaged academically and our instructional staff and programs are among the best in the nation. All of Miami-Dade County should revel in this outstanding achievement for our students and teachers.”

An analysis of the M-DCPS SAT results indicted: increase in the average scores in Reading, Mathematics, and Writing; while the average scores nationally and for Florida schools declined.

The scores achieved by Miami-Dade students in Critical Reading increased by 16 points, in Mathematics by 12 points, and 13 points in writing.

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An analysis of the M-DCPS SAT results indicated: increase in the average scores in Reading, Mathematics, and Writing; while the average scores nationally and for Florida schools declined. The scores achieved by Miami-Dade students in Critical Reading increased by 16 points, in Mathematics by 12 points, and 13 points in writing. M-DCPS students' average Critical Reading scores were as high or higher than statewide averages in 34 county senior high schools, Mathematics scores higher in 28, and Writing scores higher in 29 schools

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Meridith Brandt, math teacher at a Cutler Ridge, Miami-Dade high school, praises the District “for the leadership offered by Miami-Dade School District in ensuring the 2016 graduating class is effectively prepared to either enter fouryear colleges or the job market.” She said the District's leadership “went a long way to cope with the challenges faced by both students and teacher.”

Substantiated by information received from the office of M-DCPS, Brandt cited that the District provided students and teachers with various SAT prep materials, online resources, and professional development in the area of course and test instructions. The District said these initiatives helped to strengthen teaching strategies and student's course skills assessed by the SAT. “The very positive SAT results achieved by our students is a reflection of the success of the instructions and focus on enhancing teacher's skills in Critical Reading, Math, and Writing,” Brandt said.

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West Indies Women cricket team will take on England in 5 match series of One Day International (ODI) matches running from October 8 to October 19.

The Fort Lauderdale Strikers Goalkeeper Mathias Reynares, has joined the US Under-19 Men's National Team for a training camp in Chula Vista, California until October 10.

Reynares participated in the Weifang Cup with the U.S. Men's National Team and has served as the reserve goalkeeper for each of the last four North American Soccer League matches. “This is great opportunity for Mathias and important for our club to get a player called into the U.S. National Team,” said Strikers Head Coach and General Manager Caio Zanardi.

The first two matches will be held at the Trelawny Multiplex Stadium in Jamaica and the final three at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica.

The last three of the ODIs will count towards the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's Championship, a multi-year, bilateral competition between the top eight international women's sides. These will lead to automatic qualification for the top four teams into the 2017 ICC Women's World Cup set to be hosted by the England & Wales Cricket Board.

The Windies currently stand in second place in the standings with 20 points, 10 behind current ODI World champions Australia, and one ahead of England. They are due to complete their schedule of ICC Women's Championship matches in November on the road against India.

The 13-member squad does not include Kyshona and Kycia Knight and Shakera Selman, who were part of the World T20-winning team earlier this year. Offspinner Anisa Mohammed has been appointed vice-captain.

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