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~ A U.S. lawsuit accuses Canadian fashion icon and businessman Peter Nygard of sex crimes allegedly committed at his Caribbean hideaway in The Bahamas. The case alleges links to involvement of Bahamian girls, page 3.

Barbadian superstar Rihanna last month received the President’s Award at the 2020 NAACP Image Awards in California. She was honored for lifetime contribution to music, fashion and philanthropy, page 11.

~ They’re used to going full speed. But Caribbean athletes are snagged in wait-and-see mode over participation in this year’s Olympic Games in Caribbean-born Jeff Cunningham Japan, concerned about the is on the ballot for possible outbreak of novel coronavirus, selection to the National Soccer Hall of Fame in the United which has already infected States. The former striker with and killed thousands in Asia, the U.S. national team, who also represented Jamaica, was once page 7. the all-time leading goal scorer in Major League Soccer, page 18. INSIDE News...... 2 Arts/Entertainment...... 11 FYI/Local...... 16 Region...... 6 Food...... 13 Classifieds...... 17 Feature...... 7 Health...... 14 Sports...... 18 Viewpoint...... 9 Spring Travel...... 15

READ CARIBBEAN TODAY ONLINE AT CARIBBEANTODAY.COM 2 • CARIBBEAN TODAY • MARCH 2020 Over 10,946,000 copies printed and delivered in 30 years NEWS Trump targets Caribbean immigrants, deploys agents to sanctuary cities WASHINGTON, D.C. – United Chicago. He said more CBP Bronx. States President Donald Trump agents will be deployed soon He said he has also is deploying elite tactical agents in San Francisco, Los Angeles, received reports of ICE from the country’s southern Atlanta, Houston, Boston, New agents in all five bor- border to target undocumented Orleans, Detroit and Newark, oughs of New York City Caribbean and other immigrants New Jersey. – the Bronx, Manhattan, in so-called sanctuary cities, Queens, Brooklyn and such as New York, San Francis- PREVENTION Staten Island. co, Los Angeles and Chicago. “As we have noted for In addition, Menchaca Sanctuary cities limit co-op- years, in jurisdictions where we said there is “an alarming eration with the Trump admin- are not allowed to assume custo- increase of reports of istration’s heightened effort to dy of aliens (immigrants) from non-targeted immigrants, enforce immigration law. jails, our officers are forced to what ICE calls ‘collateral The mayors in these cities make at-large arrests of criminal arrests,’ meaning arrests say they want to reduce fear of aliens (immigrants) who have of people not pre-identi- deportation and possible family been released into communi- fied by ICE.” break-up among immigrants ties,” ICE’s Acting Director In the seven years who are in the U.S. illegally, so Matthew T. Albence noted in a - File photograph of collecting ICE raids such immigrants will be more statement. The U.S. clampdown has spread to big cities. reports, he said IDP has willing to report crimes, use “When sanctuary cities verified over 1,100 raids. health and social services, and release these criminals back to to his colleagues in the New alarming trends that we want- “If you hear reports of enroll their children in school. the street, it increases the occur- York City Council, Councilman ed to share with City Council ICE raids or arrests from constit- However, Lawrence Payne, rence of preventable crimes, and Carlos Menchaca, chair of the Members: reports of ICE using uents or community members, a spokesman for the U.S. more importantly, preventable council’s Immigration Com- mobile fingerprint devices; please feel free to share them Customs and Border Protection victims,” he added. mittee, wrote about “a recent reports of ICE making ‘collat- with IDP,” Menchaca urged the (CBP) agency, said last month In recent weeks, ICE said it increase in ICE activity in the eral arrests’, including multiple public. that CBP will be aiding the has issued immigration subpoe- New York City region.” people arrested at once; ICE “We do not need confiden- U.S. Immigration and Customs nas to authorities in Connecticut, agents dressed in jackets or vests tial information about the indi- Enforcement (ICE) agency “in New York City and Denver, UPTICK that only say ‘POLICE’; ICE’s viduals arrested. Instead, focus order to enhance the integrity of Colorado, after announcing it In recent weeks, he said ongoing use of ruses to trick on gathering information about the immigration system, protect will exercise its “longstanding New York’s Immigrant Defense people that they are ‘police’ the tactics used by ICE during public safety and strengthen legal authority to request critical Project (IDP) has received an or NYPD (New York Police the encounter,” he added. our national security.” Payne information required to enforce uptick in reports of ICE arrests Department); (and) an ongoing disclosed that 100 CBP agents federal immigration law from ju- or attempted arrests in the New presence of ICE agents around - Edited from CMC. will collaborate with ICE in risdictions that adamantly refuse York City region. Kings County Criminal Court,” Y enhancing immigration enforce- to cooperate local.” “Of the 21 separate reports wrote Menchaca, who represents ment activities in New York and In January, in an open letter we received, there are some the 38th Council District in the Man chops ex-wife’s kids as she prepares to visit Jamaica A man who allegedly attacked Mike Santiago, and wounded his ex-wife’s two of the Lau- children with a machete as she derhill police, prepared to fly to Jamaica for cops were Valentine’s Day is being held in notified of the a South Florida lock-up without incident by a bond. 911 caller who Dennis Anthony Reid, 47, is said that “there facing two charges of attempted was an individ- murder and two counts of aggra- ual chopping Reid vated child abuse for allegedly up females.” attacking the children at their The reason for Reid’s Lauderhill home on Feb. 14. alleged actions were still Police and media reports unconfirmed up to press time. indicate that when Reid went to However, it is alleged he was the house his ex-wife was in the upset after learning his ex-wife shower. He had married proceeded to another man attack the girls, in Jamaica and one his 10-year- The reason for Reid’s alleged was planning old daughter, actions were still unconfirmed to fly the Ca- the other his up to press time. However, it ribbean island 17-year-old is alleged he was upset after on Feb. 14 to stepdaughter. learning his ex-wife had married see him. Another another man in Jamaica and Reid, it has seven-year-old been reported, child allegedly was planning to fly the Caribbe- had tried un- witnessed the an island on Feb. 14 to see him. successfully to attack, but was reconcile with unharmed. The his ex-wife. ex-wife’s mother also reportedly The victims of the attack witnessed Reid coming from were admitted to Broward inside the house carrying the Health Medical Center, reported- machete, which he later threw ly in serious condition. in the yard before driving away. A judge ordered Reid, who He later turned himself in to the reportedly lives in Lauderdale police. Lakes, not to try and contact the wounded children. ‘CHOPPING UP’ Y According to Lieutenant Over 10,946,000 copies printed and delivered in 30 years CARIBBEAN TODAY • MARCH 2020 • 3 NEWS HOUSE OF HORRORS: Lawsuit accuses Canadian Caribbean countries eligible fashion icon of sex crimes at Caribbean compound for H-2A, H-2B U.S. visas The lawsuit also claims some WASHINGTON, D.C. – The of a country or the removal of of the women were enticed to administration of United States a country from the list include attend “pamper parties”, where President Donald Trump has fraud, abuse, denial rates, over- the accused allegedly sexually listed five Caribbean countries stay rates, human trafficking assaulted them. Several prominent among 84 worldwide that are concerns, and other forms of law enforcement and political eligible for H-2A and H-2B noncompliance with the terms figures reportedly attended the visa programs, which allow and conditions of the H-2 visa parties In addition, the lawsuit noted American employers to bring programs by nationals of that that some of the female victims foreign nationals to the U.S. to country. were reportedly prevented from fill temporary jobs. Typically, USCIS said leaving Nygard’s properties U.S. Citizenship and Immi- it approves H-2A and H-2B without permission and forced gration Services (USCIS) and petitions only for nationals of “through a combination of fraud, the Department of Homeland countries that the DHS secre- coercion, psychological force and Security (DHS), in consulta- tary has designated as eligible manipulation, and physical force” tion with the Department of to participate in the programs. to perform sex acts. They were State (DOS), said Barbados, However, USCIS said it may also asked to recruit other women. Dominican Republic, Grenada, approve H-2A and H-2B Jamaica, and St. Vincent and petitions, including those that BIG NAMES the Grenadines are eligible to were pending as of the date of The complaint listed leading participate in the programs in the Federal Register notice, for Bahamian political figures, 2020. nationals of countries not on including ex-Prime Minister Perry However, while the Domin- the list on a case-by-case basis Christie, Deputy Prime Minister ican Republic is only eligible to “only if doing so is determined Nygard Phillip Davis and Member of participate in the H-2A pro- to be in the interest of the Unit- Parliament Shane Gibson, among gram, not H-2B. ed States.” ashion icon and business- the U.S. District Court for the people who, news network CNN “DHS maintains its authori- USCIS said the list does man Peter Nygard is be-ing Southern District of New York reported, allegedly “have a close ty to add countries to the eligi- not affect the status of H-2 ben- Faccused in a United States last month. It alleges Nygard, a relationship” with Nygard and ble countries list at any time, eficiaries currently in the U.S., court of sex crimes allegedly com- Canadian, sexually assaulted 10 “allegedly accepted money from and to remove any country “unless they apply to extend mitted in The Bahamas. females, including some who him in exchange for political whenever DHS and DOS deter- their status.” It also said the The class action lawsuit has were, at the time, under age 18. favors and influence.” Caribbean mine that a country fails to meet list applies to non-immigrants sparked outrage in the Carib- The females were not named. Today could not confirm this. the requirements for continued changing status in the U.S. to bean nation, as some victims The lawsuit claims Nygard The men mentioned were not, designation,” USCIS noted in a H-2A or B. are reportedly young Bahamian allegedly used promises of careers however, among the defendants statement. females. Sharp criticism has also in modeling, drugs and money to named in the lawsuit, which also - Edited from CMC. been leveled at influential figures, lure the females to his 150,000 claimed Nygard allegedly “bribed FACTORS Y including politicians and law square foot Caribbean compound local law enforcement, at the time, Examples of factors that enforcement officials. Lyford Cay, which he built in the to help him conceal his sexual could result in the exclusion The lawsuit was filed in 1980s. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 4)

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Citizenship and Immigration Ser- On Feb. 24, USCIS began vices (USCIS), permanent res- implementing the Inadmissibil- - Edited from CMC. For more idents who failed to admit they ity on Public Charge Grounds about the new U.S. ‘final rule’ are immigrants when filing their final rule, denying green cards to on public charge, see page 5. income tax returns or who failed Caribbean and other immigrants Y Haitian American ends state senate bid, eyes N.Y. City Council NEW YORK – Less than seven Corporation District Leader for the 42nd months after he announced plans to (CMC) last Assembly District in Brooklyn contest the 21st State Senate seat in month. since 2016, which is represented Brooklyn, Haitian District Leader “ … By by Haitian American New York Josue “Josh” Pierre has terminated running for State Assemblywoman Rodneyse his campaign in favor of vying for City Council, Bichotte, daughter of Haitian New York City Council in the 40th I will be able immigrants, who was recently District in Brooklyn, New York. to continue elected chair of the Brooklyn The 40th District is currently my years-long Democratic Party. represented by Pierre’s compatriot collaboration Pierre In Nov. 2018, Mathylde Dr. Mathieu Eugene, the first with community Frontus, daughter of Haitian Haitian to hold elective office leaders, activists immigrants, was elected as on the New York City Council. and non-profit groups who are the Democratic representative Eugene’s term of office ends next fighting for affordable housing, for the 46th Assembly District year. education equity, small businesses in Brooklyn, covering the “After several weeks of and a better overall quality of life.” neighborhoods of Coney Is-land deliberation, I have decided to run and Sea Gate, as well as parts of for City Council in 2021 and end GROWING LIST Bath Beach, Bay Ridge, Brighton my campaign for State Senate,” Pierre joins a growing list of Beach, Dyker Heights and Pierre, a twice-elected New York Haitian-born or Haitian Americans Gravesend. State Democratic Committeeman, who hold, or are seeking, elective Y repre-senting Flatbush, Brooklyn, office in New York. told the Caribbean Media He has served as a Democratic HOUSE OF HORRORS: Lawsuit accuses Canadian fashion icon of sex crimes... (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3) claiming a cover up of his alleged are committed to ensuring that he crimes in return for certain minis- is brought to justice.” crimes,” according to CNN. ters and officers lining their pock- Nygard’s representatives An editorial published last ets with a share of his wealth.” claim he is not guilty. According month in The Tribune in The Ba- to CNN’s report, they argued, the hamas, carrying the headline “We DATABASE lawsuit “is meant to damage the Must Concentrate On The Vic- According to the lawsuit, reputation of Nygard through false tims, Not The Politics”, blasted Nygard had a computer database statements after he filed a lawsuit those believed to be complicit in with information on more than against” a hedge fund billionaire. alleged wrongdoing committed by 7,500 women and girls. Attorneys However, Gutzler and Haba Nygard and others, and lamented claimed the lawsuit will stop said more than 100 alleged the scars the incident could leave Nygard’s alleged acts and give witnesses, “including dozens of on the Caribbean nation. justice to the victims. victims” have come forward with “If all of these allegations “We want these women to evidence since they filed a rape prove to be true the stench will know that they are stronger, and and sex trafficking class action long lie over The Bahamas for their voice is more powerful, than lawsuit against Nygard. seemingly allowing this abuse to the man who inflicted this horrible continue for so many years,” the alleged abuse,” a joint statement - Gordon Williams. Multiple editorial read. issued last month by attorneys Greg news agencies contributed to this “In the filed suit the lawyers’ Gutzler and Lisa Haba, who repre- story. finger of blame for allowing sent the Nygard’s accusers, noted. Y Nygard to prey on young Bahami- “Peter Nygard’s reign of an women was pointed squarely terror has come to an end and we at the PLP and Bahamian police Over 10,946,000 copies printed and delivered in 30 years CARIBBEAN TODAY • MARCH 2020 • 5 NEWS U.S. denying ‘green cards’ to Caribbean immigrants needing government aid WASHINGTON, D.C. – Start- refuge for individuals around tors and immigration advocates situation close to my heart ing Feb. 24, the United States the world seeking to fulfill the filed legal challenges to Trump’s today,” said Clarke, who voted Citizenship and Immigration American Dream,” she added. rule. for Trump’s impeachment in the Services (USCIS) is imple- “Immigrants are our neighbors, But, in a 5-4 ruling late U.S. House of Representatives. menting the Inadmissibility on our friends, leaders in our com- January, the Republican-leaning “Having to forfeit basic Public Charge Grounds final rule munities and even our members high court honored the Trump needs such as nutrition, housing denying permanent residence or of Congress. administration’s request to set and healthcare to get a green “green cards” to Caribbean and “It is disturbing to witness aside a ruling by a U.S. federal card or receive other lawful sta- other immigrants who may need a global leader toying with peo- judge barring the so-called “pub- tus is a sacrifice that no family U.S. government assistance. ple’s lives, and we must not stop lic charge” rule while the merits should have to make. “In light of the U.S. Su- fighting until Donald Trump is of the case continue to be argued “This reckless decision will preme Court’s February 21, 2020 removed from office,” contin- in lower courts. only increase the separation of decision to stay the statewide ued Clarke, an ardent critic of families and the holes within our injunction preventing implemen- James Trump’s immigration policies. WARNING immigration system. Lives are at tation of the Final Rule issued In early October, Clarke Immigration advocates stake and actions have conse- by U.S. District Court for the of status. USCIS said the final welcomed temporary injunctions warned the Supreme Court quences. Donald Trump will go Northern District of Illinois, US- rule includes a requirement that by U.S. federal judges in three ruling would shut the country’s down in history as a corrupt and CIS will now apply the final rule Caribbean and other immigrants states block- senseless leader who has put to all applications and petitions seeking an extension of non- ing the Trump millions of lives in danger as postmarked (or submitted elec- immigrant stay or change of administration’s “The final rule, published on August 14, each day passes. tronically) on or after February nonimmigrant status “demon- public charge 2019 and originally scheduled to go into “… We won’t give up until 24, 2020,” a USCIS statement strate that they have not received rule against effect on October 15, 2019, prescribes how we right this wrong.” noted on Feb. 21. public benefits over the desig- issuing green New York Attorney General “The final rule, published nated threshold.” cards to Carib- the Department of Homeland Security will Letitia James, who had joined on August 14, 2019 and origi- bean and other determine whether an alien (immigrant) is several attorneys general across nally scheduled to go into effect OUTRAGE immigrants if inadmissible, and ineligible to adjust status to America in challenging the on October 15, 2019, prescribes In response, Caribbean they appear to that of a lawful permanent resident” Trump administration’s re- how the Department of Home- American Democratic Congress- be needing pub- quest, said that she is still in the land Security will determine woman Yvette Clarke, daughter lic assistance, process of finding a permanent whether an alien (immigrant) is of Jamaican parents, blasted the such as financial aid, health- doors to low-income immigrants solution to the public charge inadmissible, and ineligible to court’s ruling. care, food stamps and housing and people of color, such as rule. adjust status to that of a lawful “As a product of the hopes assistance. Judges in New York, those from the Caribbean. permanent resident in the United and dreams of an immigrant California and Washington had “I am keeping immigrant - Edited from CMC. States because the alien is likely family, I am outraged by the issued temporary injunctions families who are wondering Y at any time in the future to be- Supreme Court’s decision to against the rule. Several legisla- how to escape this impossible come a public charge pursuant to implement the public charge rule section 212(a)(4) of the Immi- – a cruel policy (U.S. President) gration and Nationality Act,” Donald Trump has crafted to USCIS continued. jeopardize the lives of our na- The agency explained the tion’s most vulnerable,” Clarke final rule also addresses US- told the Caribbean Media CIS’ authority to issue public Corporation. charge bonds in the context “Historically, the United of applications for adjustment States has served as a place of Lawyers fight Trump’s attempt to bar Caribbean asylum seekers NEW YORK – New York LAWSUIT Attorney General Letitia James, The lawsuit — brought by as part of a coalition of 21 nonprofit legal services provider attorneys general, is fighting Al Otro Lado — seeks to protect back against a new rule by the the rights of tens of thousands administration of President of individuals who have been Donald Trump that will bar tens unlawfully harmed by the Trump The 2020 Census of thousands of people from the administration’s “arbitrary Caribbean and other places from changes to the asylum process.” asylum if they did not apply in The case centers on asylum shapes your future. a third country while en route to seekers who sought entry to the the United States. U.S. prior to the administration’s In an amicus brief, filed in efforts to implement an inter- It is important to count every person support of the plaintiffs in Al im final rule prohibiting these Otro Lada, et al. v. Wolf, James individuals from seeking asylum living in your household, even if they the coalition argues in support unless they applied for and were of asylum seekers who have al- denied protection in at least one are staying only temporarily. This ready been trapped at the border country they transited through for months due to what they call prior to arrival. includes relatives, nonrelatives, and “other unlawful policies of the Joining James in filing the Trump administration.” brief are the attorneys general of children as young as one day old. The coalition urges the California, Connecticut, Dela- court to uphold a preliminary ware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, injunction issued by a low- Maryland, Massachusetts, Mich- For more information visit: er court that already ruled in igan, Minnesota, Nevada, New favor of the asylum seekers and Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Broward.org/Census2020 asserts that the Trump admin- Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, istration is harming Caribbean Vermont, Virginia, Washington and other communities across and the District of Columbia. the country by imposing “dan- Connect with us gerous and arbitrary asylum - Edited from CMC. requirements on people fleeing Y @BrowardCensus violence and persecution.” 6 • CARIBBEAN TODAY • MARCH 2020 Over 10,946,000 copies printed and delivered in 30 years REGION Guyana celebrates 50th anniversary as republic St. Lucia observes 41st GEORGETOWN, Guyana infrastructural – President David Granger development Independence Day Feb. 22 is pleased with his country’s and deepening CASTRIES, St. Lucia – St. “independent progress as Guyana celebrated its of international Lucia late last month celebrated nation we have 50th anniversary as a republic on relations as well its 41st anniversary of political responsibilities Feb. 23. as development Independence from Britain with and while out- In an address to the nation, for the indige- Prime Minister Allen Chastanet side countries Granger said the strides made by nous people. urging nationals “to shake the and institutions the Caribbean community (CAR- “We live in a habits that continue to drown” would give us ICOM) member state evokes country that is the island. a helping hand, emotions of pride and patriotism enjoying high In his Independence Day in the final among all Guyanese. levels of growth message, Chastanet said the analysis the Chastanet “There is satisfaction over and human de- developments over the past four task of devel- the nation’s progress over the velopment and decades, including building an oping St. Lucia past 50 years and expectation with account- economy no longer tied to or is ours.” over the prospects for the fu- able government progress in every sector.” dependent on an agricultural Chastanet said he was using ture,” he said. and greater equality,” Granger According to Granger, monocrop, “we must continue the observance of the Indepen- The president noted that explained. “Ours is one in which among the initiatives of his to recognize the things that keep dence anniversary to urge all St. the 50th republic anniversary everyone will be able to enjoy decade of development plan us back, the attitudes and modes Lucians to change their attitudes, is an exciting and encouraging equality before the law, educa- are the provision of tuition-free of behavior which hurt us and adding “let us collectively take time for Guyanese who can look tion that is free, employment that education for eligible students at eliminate them once and for all. stock and recommit ourselves to forward to a higher quality of is satisfying and an environment the University of Guyana; energy “We need to apply equal St. Lucia, to take control of our life in the future. He said the that is safe and healthy.” security, economic growth, effort to the development of destiny.” anniversary also marks the dawn constitutional reform and gov- values as we do to fiscal policy Irwin LaRocque, secretary of the “Decade of Development: - Edited from CMC. ernance, the empowerment of and infrastructure. But what are general of the Caribbean com- 2020-2029”, “which will witness youth and women, widespread Y these values? I am speaking here munity (CAICOM), in a congrat- about love and respect for each ulatory message, noted that over other and for our country, respect the past 41 years St. Lucia has Caribbean leaders denounce U.S. sanctions against Cuba for authority and the laws of our achieved a considerable level of BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – In a communiqué issued also expressed their apprecia- country, tolerance, honesty, disci- socio-economic development, Heads of government from the following the inter-sessional tion for the medical assistance pline and so on.” which has benefitted CARICOM, Caribbean community (CAR- CARICOM meeting here last provided by Cuba to the the in particular, its advocacy in the ICOM) have reiterated their con- month, the leaders from the community over the years that ‘TOGETHER’ areas of climate change, disas- cern over the enhanced sanctions 15-member regional grouping helped build their health sectors Chastanet said the theme ter management and the need announced by the United States denounced as unjustifiable the to the benefit and wellbeing of for this year’s Independence for concessional financing to under Title III of the Helms-Bur- application of laws and measures their people. anniversary - “Now is the time; enhance our resilience. ton Act, which strengthen the of an extra-territorial nature that let’s do this together” - was U.S. economic, commercial and are contrary to international law. - Edited from CMC. well chosen and builds upon the - Edited from CMC. financial embargo against Cuba. The heads of government Y previous year, insisting that as an Y Over 10,946,000 copies printed and delivered in 30 years CARIBBEAN TODAY • MARCH 2020 • 7 FEATURE Caribbean athletes in wait-and-see Olympic mode as coronavirus spreads GORDON WILLIAMS Some worry that if the 2020 coaches were in discussion and Games are called off, due to the agreed that wellbeing was prior- They’re used to going full speed. spread of the virus, they will be ity,” added Bryan, whose clients But Caribbean athletes are now deprived not just the opportunity include multiple Olympic medal snagged in wait-and-see mode to showcase athletic skills to the prospects from the Caribbean, over participation in this year’s world, but cashing in financially. including defending champions Olympic Games. Performance in the Olympics can Shaunae Miller-Uibo of The Their concerns center on make or break an athlete’s career. Bahamas (400 meters) and Omar the outbreak and rapid spread Yet even if the Games are McLeod of Jamaica (110 meters of the novel coronavirus, which cleared to go on, Caribbean hurdles). has already infected and killed athletes will still be confronted National athletic federations thousands. with the decision of whether or in the Caribbean, which select The Olympics, which every not they should participate. Some and send athletes to the Games, four years offers elite Caribbean fear coronavirus will leave lin- appear in lockstep. stars a platform to command gering effects. The general con- “The JOA will continue to the global sporting spotlight, is sensus is that a final decision will monitor the developments of scheduled for July 24 to Aug. 9 It’s still unclear if Olympic champions Miller-Uibo, left, and McLeod will be allowed be almost exclusively influenced the virus and the safety of all in Tokyo, Japan. However, like to prove they’re still number one. by possible health implications. our stakeholders participating “Any decisions made, in the Games will be paramount a nervous gymnast on the beam, should have been held this month scheduled to compete, question- whether you’re an athlete, to any decision taken,” a quote it’s caught in a delicate balance. in Nanjing, China, was post- able. spectator, coach, manager, would attributed to Ryan Foster, chief China, where the virus was first poned until 2021. The Chinese Despite a declaration last be primarily predicated on their executive officer and secretary identified weeks ago, is also Grand Prix auto race, originally month by an International Olym- wellbeing and that’s what we general of the Jamaica Olympic located in East Asia and already scheduled for next month, won’t pic Committee (IOC) member will do,” Claude Bryan, a Jamai- Association, noted on Feb. 24. more than two dozen nations, start due to the health scare. that the Games are “on track,” can-born, U.S.-based agent who Foster added that up to that including Japan and the United South Korea cancelled its K another senior member, Dick represents several top Caribbean date the IOC had “not indicated States, which is home for several League professional soccer sea- Pound, later told the Associated track and field athletes, told that the Games will be can- top Caribbean athletes, have son. Italy’s Serie A, suspended Press (AP) that if coronavirus Caribbean Today on Feb. 11. celled.” identified multiple citizens who some games. The 2020 Olympics prevents Japan from hosting have contracted coronavirus. It’s could be next. the Games, the 2020 Olympics PRIORITY NO ESCAPE expected to get worse. Medical experts already will “probably” not be moved to Concern over athletes’ wel- Yet pressure is mounting. Meanwhile, several interna- predict the impact of coronavirus another site, but cancelled. fare appeared to have been the Even if Caribbean athletes do not tional sporting events scheduled - now official called COVID-19 driving factor behind the post- go to the Olympics in Japan they for East Asia this year have al- - will likely continue into next DILEMMA ponement of the World Indoors. may not escape exposure to nov- ready been called off. The World year. That makes prospects for Meanwhile, elite Carib- “What we had done prior to el coronavirus. Up to press time Athletics Indoor Championships, the 2020 Olympics and Paralym- bean athletes, most of them the World Indoors, we (manage- another event which attracts pics in Japan, where a total of professionals, are continuing ment) and the athletes and their (CONTINUED ON PAGE 8) Caribbean athletes and which more than 15,000 athletes are their Olympic preparations. Online Caribbean education slow, but progress evident Life Doesn’t NASSAU, The Bahamas - One TRANSITION of Veola Stewart’s life goals was Samantha Roach, an educator to earn an advanced degree in from Trinidad and Tobago, Stop Moving education. However, when her credits the course with increasing job posted her to a rural location her knowledge of online in The Bahamas several years feedback and assessments, online When You Do ago, that goal seemed more out of teaching tools and strategies reach than ever – literally. for developing curriculums for The geography of her Internet-based courses. country, with its more than 700 She has been a first-hand witness islands and cays, often makes to the transition in Caribbean it difficult for citizens outside educational institutions toward of large urban areas to pursue more online-based instruction, advanced studies. So she opted as the college where she works to continue her studies via the has begun to offer classes Internet. entirely via the Internet in several “I am a product of online departments. While she was education,” Stewart explained. already certified in managing and “… I wouldn’t have been able facilitating online learning, she to achieve my goal without it, as took the IDB course to gain “the there wasn’t any institution at the foundational skills necessary to graduate level on my island.” build an online class that creates Online instruction is the a sense of community.” ADVANCED ORTHOPEDIC CARE IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK latest stage in a centuries-old Since then, she has led an Specially trained physicians and multidisciplinary teams provide evolution. Today, some of the initiative at her college to offer award-winning, quality care to help restore your mobility and get benefits are the same – distances an associate degree entirely you back to your passions in life. The following services are overcome and different lifestyles online. She has also gone provided throughout Broward Health: accommodated. Despite these on to train other teachers in advantages, the adoption of Internet-based instruction and • Total joint replacement and care – hip, knees, shoulders and more online education in the Caribbean to help craft an institutional • Robotic-assisted surgery designed to provide a quicker recovery has been slow. online-learning policy. Roach To address this challenge, currently focuses on developing • All-encompassing sports medicine surgical procedures the Inter-American Development the curriculums for certification • Physical therapy, outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation Bank (IDB) developed an online programs offered fully online. course where instructors can learn to design and teach their Edited from a CMC feature To find an orthopedic physician, visit own online courses. Stewart provided by Inter-American BrowardHealth.org/Find-Doctor. completed the course in 2017 and Development Bank. is working to become an online Y professor with the University of Follow us: the West Indies. 8 • CARIBBEAN TODAY • MARCH 2020 Over 10,946,000 copies printed and delivered in 30 years FEATURE Caribbean nationals hit by Trump’s ban on trusted traveler programs GORDON WILLIAMS New York State residents with applications pending and another International travel for thousands 150,000 to 200,000 New York of Caribbean nationals living in State resident per year, who are New York just got harder. trying to renew membership” in The administration of Trusted Traveler Programs. President Donald Trump has “This is of great concern and banned new applications by unacceptable to many of our con- the state’s residents for trusted stituents,” the letter also noted. traveler programs (TTP), which Meanwhile, frequent allow passengers returning to the Caribbean travelers were not United States quicker passage pleased the new policy targeted through immigration and cus- New York, home to the most toms checkpoints. Caribbean nationals in the U.S. The U.S. Customs and Bor- A Jamaican man, who said he der Protection (CBP), under the was planning to apply for Global direction of the U.S. Department Entry, told Caribbean Today he of Homeland Security (DHS), was “surprised” when he learned early last month announced its about the Trump administrations policy in response to New York’s decision as he had become tired Driver’s License Access and Pri- of the long lines at airports in vacy Act, or “Green Light Law”, New York, where he lives. How- which the federal agency claims ever, he said it would not affect bars it from getting information the frequency of his international from the state’s Department of travel. Motor Vehicles (DMV). “Look, I know it means Global Entry has been suspended in New York. The “Green Light Law” standing in long lines,” the went into effect in Dec. 2019. provided for a fee, for five years. called the “Green Light Law” “We are never going to give Queens resident said, “but I It allows undocumented immi- Members, like those traveling “dangerous.” In addition, Trump, them that,” a Cuomo repre- guess that’s what we’ll have to grants, including many from the from the Caribbean, are allowed prior to a mid-February meeting sentative told CNN television do. So we just have to make the Caribbean, to apply for a driver’s to avoid long immigration lines with New York Governor An- network. best of it.” license in the state, but prevents when entering the U.S. drew Cuomo to discuss the TTP In addition, New York’s Y U.S. immigration authorities The Trump administration’s suspension, demanded the state attorney general said she will sue from accessing information pro- new policy bars new Global end pending law-suits has filed the federal government to lift the vided by those applicants. Entry applicants from New York. against the president. suspension on TTP. Renewals are also not allowed. Some interpreted the pres- PROTECTION State residents whose applica- ident’s statement as a possible ‘ANTI-IMMIGRANT’ The president and CBP tions were being processed will quid pro quo, meaning if New The CBP’s decision fol- Street Address: claim New York’s law protects be refunded fees paid to the York dropped the lawsuits lowed the president’s State of the 9020 SW 152nd Street undocumented immigrants who government. against the president he would Union address early last month Miami, FL 33157 may have committed serious lift the TTP suspension. Trump, when Trump criticized cities Tel: (305) 238-2868 crimes and endangers national TSA however, claimed the suspension “where radical politicians have (305) 253-6029 security. Not mentioned in the new of TTP is aimed at protecting chosen to provide sanctuary for Fax: (305) 252-7843 “Without access to this in- DHS policy is the Transportation the U.S. these criminal, illegal aliens.” Toll-Free Fax: 1-866-290-4550 formation, CBP cannot properly Security Administration (TSA) “He (Cuomo) must under- Cuomo called the Trump ad- 1-800-605-7516 complete security checks for TSA PreCheck™ program. TSA stand that National Security ministration’s new policy “pure www.caribbeantoday.com Trusted Traveler Program appli- PreCheck™, therefore, will still far exceeds politics,” Trump politics.” and “anti-immigrant.” Send ads to: cations and renewals submitted allow travelers who live in New declared. Others in the state, including [email protected] by New York residents, greatly York to avoid lengthy security Following Trump’s meeting Caribbean roots representatives, increasing our security risk,” the screenings when going through with Cuomo, the governor’s have expressed outrage. Yvette agency noted in a statement last airports on their way out of the office announced that New York D. Clarke, who has Jamaican Vol. 31, Number4 • MAR. 2020 month. state. will offer federal investigators parents, last month teamed up To become a member of “Travelers currently enrolled access to information of certain with Kathleen Rice, a fellow TTP, including Global En- in DHS trusted traveler programs TTP applicants applying for U.S. congresswoman from the PETER A WEBLEY try, NEXUS, Sentri and Fast, will continue to receive TSA driver’s license on a case-by-case state, to send a letter to Chad Publisher American citizens and perma- Pre-Check™ status,” a TSA basis. New York, however, was Wolf, acting DHS secretary nent residents must pass a U.S. statement noted. adamant it would not relinquish Chad Wolf protesting the Trump MARILYN CHIN government background check, But that too could change, information on driver’s license administrations decision, which Account Executive which sometimes takes months. according to Ken Cuccinelli, act- applicants who may be undocu- they claimed would impact Global Entry, for example, ing DHS deputy secretary, who mented immigrants. “roughly 50,000 to 80,000 allows member-ship, which is LORNA ASENCOR Accounting Manager Caribbean athletes in wait-and-see Olympic mode as coronavirus spreads SABRINA MOSS (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7) may not be the only health worry according to the report. That been considered, although Toshi- Production/Graphic Design for Caribbean athletes if they means anyone staying in that ro Muto, chief executive officer, infections had spread rapidly. participate in the 2020 Olympics. area during the Olympics would had earlier said he was “seriously The number of people infected Concerns have also surfaced possibly be exposed to more ra- worried” about the coronavirus’s Opinions expressed by editors may have alreadu surpassed about possible high level radi- diation each day than they would impact on the Games. and writers are not necessarily 100,000, according to some ation in Japan, the fallout of a normally in a year. “There’s no case for any estimates. More than 2,700 have those of thepublisher. Caribbean 2011 earthquake which trig- contingency plans of canceling the Today, an independent news­ been confirmed dead, mostly in gered a tsunami that created the CONCERN Games or moving the Games,” ­ magazine, is published every China. It shows no immediate Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disas- For now, however, it appears IOC member John Coates said on signs of slowing down either, ter, roughly 130 miles northeast the main concern for the Olym- Feb. 14, quoting advice from the month by Caribbean Publishing and up to press time there was no of Tokyo. pics is novel coronavirus. Up World Health Organization. Pound & Services, Inc. Caribbean known vaccine to prevent it. Global environment group to last month no final decision told AP a final IOC decision on Today is not responsible for Medical experts in the U.S. Greenpeace recently issued a on the fate of the 2020 Olympic the fate of the 2020 Olympics can unsolicited manuscripts or believe coronavirus will be report that identified “hot spots” Games had been made. come no later than late May. photos. To guarantee return, around into 2021 and the Centers of dangerously high radiation “I do not know of a timeta- For now, Caribbean ath- please include a self-addressed for Disease Control is preparing in Fukushima. Radiation levels ble,” Bryan said. letes are ready, set, but not quite stamped envelope. Articles for a possible pandemic in the recorded at the J-Village sports The latest word from ready to go. At this time, it’s appearing in Caribbean Today U.S., where a significant number camp in the prefecture were Olympics organizers is that no wait-and-see. of the Caribbean’s elite athletes may not be reproduced without measured at more than 1,700 consideration for postponement Y written permission of the editor. live and train. times than before the earthquake, or cancellation of the Games has Meanwhile, coronavirus Over 10,946,000 copies printed and delivered in 30 years CARIBBEAN TODAY • MARCH 2020 • 9 VIEWPOINT Trump’s travel ban is pushing Black History Month ‘a necessary and to make America white again conscious action’ ~ Barbadian reverend NEW YORK –The Barbadi- infrastructure. It is, therefore, cans coming out of slavery, we On Jan. 31, the same day the an-born rector of St. Paul’s paramount that we acknowledge share a common ancestry,” said administration of United States Church in the Village of Flat- and celebrate our black heritage Hamblin, who migrated to the President Donald Trump issued bush, Brooklyn, New York says or black identity.” U.S. in 1995. “There are no lines a proclamation on National Af- the celebration of Black History drawn to demarcate our kind of rican American History Month Month in the United States is “a POWER blackness. 2020, which partly stated: “our necessary and conscious action. Additionally, Hamblin, who “Our heritage is the same; great Nation is strengthened “It is of vital importance that serves as a trustee of the Estate our ethnicity is undeniably and enriched by citizens of we know our heritage one of pride, dignity and every race, religion, color, and creed,” the administration also and our plethora royalty,” added Hamblin, a brazenly issued a travel ban on of contributions to member of the Black Clergy various nationals from several the development Caucus in the Diocese of and growth of this Long Island. “We share a African and predominantly Trump Muslim countries. society,” said the royal heritage – a heritage As of Jan. 31, nationals 2 visitors and business visas. Reverend Sheldon distorted by the sin of slav- from Nigeria, Eritrea, Sudan and N.N. Hamblin, ery. Tanzania seeking visas to join AFRICA’S IMPACT whose Episcopal/An- “Consequently, the their spouse, It is interesting to note that glican Church is in need for us to tell and to children or Nigeria and Eritrea account for 14 the Diocese of Long share our stories must not be immediate rela- percent of all green cards issued Island in New York undermined. Ironically, the tives as perma- annually to African nationals, and a member of the stony the road we’ve trod is nent residents according to the Migration Policy Worldwide Anglican the strength of our race, for or “green card” Institute and the U.S. Census Communion. we have not been defeated holders and Bureau says Africa has the fast- “Coming out of by the dehumanizing forces live in the U.S., est-growing number of immi- some 400 years of that have been unleashing will be banned. grants in the U.S., with Nigerians the African Trans- their venom against us The ban also FELICIA J. making up the largest group atlantic Slave Trade for centuries. Indeed, we prevents PERSAUD within this population. and a tumultuous will ultimately prevail; we immigrants Nigerians are also among history, the struggle will regain the respect and from Sudan and America’s best-educated immi- of the black race is Starting with the African Transatlantic Slave Trade, the fairness that is intrinsically Tanzania from grants. In 2017, data shows 61 further compounded struggle of the black race has continued today. ours.” applying for the Diversity Visa percent held a bachelor’s degree by the erroneous Lottery, which grants green cards or higher, nearly twice the rate for teaching and racist ideology that of the Diocese of Long Island, ‘OUR SONG’ to as many as 50,000 people a the US native-born population and nothing black is essentially good. said “it is imperative that we en- Hamblin stressed that “even year. for the foreign-born population as “Indeed, ‘we have come this lighten others – especially those though many of us from the Afri- The only exception is for a whole while 54 percent worked far by our faith’ and our unre- who are not of our constitution can diaspora are on many levels those who are eligible for special in the arts, business, management lenting struggle to overcome all and those of us who have been still learning what it means to be immigrant visas, based on aiding and sciences, compared to 39 per- of the injustices and hindrances brainwashed beyond the realm of black, especially in these United the U.S. government. cent of the native-born Americans. to our growth and potential de- common sense and reason – to States of America and in this The U.S. government claims The only rationale that velopment,” said Rev. Hamblin, understand the power and dignity 21st century, we have a song to the affected countries fell short of makes sense lies in Trump’s own who also serves on the board of of our blackness.” sing and a story to proclaim, and its security standards, including hardline pro-white, anti-brown and the Episcopal Urban Caucus and He urged blacks not to allow that must be one unified harmo- passport technology and failed to anti-black immigration agenda. Union of Black Episcopalians in others to demarcate their heri- nious song! share information on criminals Remember the leaked Jan. 2018 New York. tage, race and ancestry. “Our forefathers and and terrorist suspects. But the Oval Office conversation in which “For too long, we have “Irrespective of our origin, foremothers have willingly or claim clearly does not hold water Trump allegedly asked of Haitians been dehumanized in spite of be it Africans from the African unwillingly passed on the baton. as the U.S. State Department and African immigrants: “Why are the significant contributions we continent, African Americans It’s ours to arrange the music claims nationals from the same we having all these people from have made to this nation’s econo- coming out of slavery, Caribbean countries can still apply for B1/B- (CONTINUED ON PAGE 10) (CONTINUED ON PAGE 10) my, scientific advancement and Americans and Haitian Ameri- MISMATCH: When age difference in relationships is more than just a number Many young Then she touches 55, she’s still woman in her 20s. He, on the women still elegant and attractive, if she other hand, looked every bit of buy into the takes care of herself. But he’s his over six decades on Earth. notion that now 75, the twilight years. At But they seemed happy and he they can marry 60 she’s still looking good, but absolutely adored her - an adora- a much older he’s now 80, living way past the tion perhaps born out of extreme man and still allotted three score and 10, basi- gratitude for landing such a hot, expect to have cally living on borrowed time. young Jamaican woman. Maybe a balanced I recently encountered this she was the one who was grate- meaningful re- TONY couple where the woman was in ful for landing such a foreigner lationship and ROBINSON her 30s and her husband was an of future security. live happily Englishman in his 60s. She was In a few short years he’ll be ever after. young looking, slim, pretty and approaching the bedpan era, when Converse- appealing. She could pass for a (CONTINUED ON PAGE 10) ly these old guys are drawn to these young women. The reasons are often as clear as the bank account of the old man and the hot cute body he’s 45 that’s cool, they make a of the young woman. What she and marry a man who is the lovely couple, say their friends. lusts after and what he desires same age or close to that of your But the years add up dispropor- are two different things that ulti- father. Unless, of course, you tionately. mately lead to the same conclu- have ulterior motives - the fat sion - a mismatched union. bank account, nice SUV and BORROWED TIME But caveat emptor - buyer fancy townhouse that are the When she turns 35, he’s beware - there should be a limit. hallmarks of the old guys. now 55, still okay. She then hits Five years, seven years, even 10 When a woman marries a 45 and he brushes 65. Both add years older should be acceptable. man who is 20, 25 or 30 years a decade, but those 10 years are But don’t push the boundaries older than she is, she’s asking for trouble. When she’s 25 and vastly different. 10 • CARIBBEAN TODAY • MARCH 2020 Over 10,946,000 copies printed and delivered in 30 years VIEWPOINT

is removed from office” the carnivalists in particular, Minister of that they have – Caribbean American that it has been decided to Education, Youth taken up from, Congresswoman Yvette D. cancel the carnival in Port- and Information as we would Clarke is outraged at the au-Prince” - A government Karl Samuda, say, over and administration of President statement, prompted by violent says his gov- away” – Carib- Donald Trump’s decision to upsurges in Haiti’s capital, puts ernment will be bean community prevent Caribbean nationals an end to this year’s carnival utilizing coun- Chairman and seeking public assistance celebrations in the Caribbean seling, among Barbados Prime “It is disturb- from gaining permanent United nation’s capital. other interventions, to address Minister Mia Mottley laments ing to wit- States residence or “green social challenges affecting the the increasing cases of substance ness a global cards”. “Caning will not return to this education sector. abuse among young people in leader toying country. We are not about to the region. with people’s “In order to avoid the planned introduce measures that are “This is perhaps one of the lives and we bloodshed, the Government draconian, in order to solve worst things that is happen- - Compiled from various must not stop takes the opportunity to the problems that we have ing throughout the region. sources. fighting until inform, the population and failed to solve” – Jamaica’s It’s one of the negative things Donald Trump Y Black History Month ‘a necessary and conscious action’ ~ Barbadian MISMATCH: When age difference in (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9) and full of vitality and love. that the month serves as “a “The tumult and tempest tapestry on which our history of relationships is more than just a number and direct the orchestra in this of our past must not serve as over 400 years is displayed and (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9) Macron of France married his symphony called ‘The Struggle hindrances to where we should is a reminder of where we came schoolteacher, who is over 25 for Perfect Freedom’.” everything goes south. Mean- years his senior. go. We must not be satisfied with from, where we still are and the while, she’ll still be relatively Hamblin said this eupho- laying down our burden until we flexuous path we have to take to I do not recommend that. nious melody and harmony of young and sprightly. What’s going When he’s 65 she’ll be 90 years have finished the work left by overcome and ultimately dispel to happen down the line? voices will still every voice that our forefathers and foremothers the darkness that is still deter- old. Sacre bleu. Pardon my is opposed to blacks’ advance- Yet, if marrying a much French. for us to do.” mined to reign after 400 years.” older man is so bad, what about ment and the realization of their In invoking a revolutionary “fullest God-given potentials.” a young lusty hot-bodied man [email protected] refrain, he proclaimed “long live - Edited from CMC. marrying a much older woman He said black identity, like all Black History Month,” stating others, is “powerful and vibrant Y 20 or 30 years older? President Y Trump’s travel ban is pushing to make America white again (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9) in immigrants from great Europe- Coincidence? I think not! ernance from day one. pletely of the black and brown an countries like “Norway.” With November approaching, The naturalized immigrant immigrants “infecting” their shithole countries come here?” Trump and his racist hardliners voter in this country has only one “pure, white, Christian nation.” In 2017, at another Oval Office NO COINCIDENCE like Stephen Miller are on a recourse come Nov. 2020: Vote or meeting, Trump reportedly told his Now less than three years mission to deliver on their Make they may find they are soon the Edited from News Americas. national security team, that once later, Nigerians find themselves America White Again (MAWA) victim of a draconian xenophobic Felicia J. Persaud is publisher of Nigerians saw the U.S. they’d nev- facing a travel ban along with agenda, which has been the theme policy to push a white nationalist NewsAmericasNow. er “go back to their huts” in Africa. several other African nations. of the Trump campaign and gov- agenda and “rid” the country com- He also later spoke of taking Y

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Over 10,946,000 copies printed and delivered in 30 years CARIBBEAN TODAY • MARCH 2020 • 11 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ‘PULL UP!’: Rihanna receives NAACP Image Award Women dominate T&T’s top Barbadian singer, fashion and “When we’re marching calypso monarch prizes beauty mogul Rihanna last month and protesting and posting Terri Lyons, singing about the erpool (Mighty received the President’s Award at about the Michael Brown decision of Britain’s Prince Harry Chalkdust) and the 2020 NAACP Image Awards Jrs. and the Atatiana Jeffer- and his wife Meghan Markle to Winston Peters in California. sons of the world, tell your leave the royal family, won first (Gypsy) placed Rihanna was honored for friends to pull up,” Rihanna prize as women calypsonians fifth, sixth and lifetime contributions to music, added. swept the three top spots of the seventh, respec- fashion and philanthropy. The In a statement issued Trinidad and Tobago Calypso tively. Brian award was presented to her by last month, Johnson praised Monarch competition last month. London, who Derrick Johnson, president and Rihanna for her accom- Lyons, whose tune “Maghan earlier won chief executive officer of the plishments. my Dear” a social commentary the National Lyons NAACP, which says it recogniz- “Rihanna has not only on the decision of Prince Harry Extempo Com- es “a special achievement and enjoyed a groundbreaking to marry Markle, a black woman, petition, placed distinguished public service.” career as an artiste and won the competition ahead of a fourth, while defending calypso While she is best known for musician, but has also former monarch Karene Asche monarch Ronaldo London placed hit songs like “Umbrella” and distinguished herself as a and Heather McIntosh. She picked last in the 12-member race. “Like A Diamond”, plus the nine stellar public servant,” he up the TT$800,000 (one TT dollar The Calypso Monarch Grammy awards earned by her said. “From her business = US$0.16 cents) prize. competition is one of three major music, Rihanna has also blos- achievements through In a competition in which the events at Trinidad and Tobago somed in the beauty and fashion Fenty, to her tremendous calypsonians were asked to per- Carnival celebrations. industry. In 2019 she launched record as an activist and form two songs for the first time - Edited from CMC. “Fenty”, the first woman to create philanthropist, Rihanna in many years, former monarchs a luxury brand, under the French epitomizes the type of char- Duane O’Connor, Dr. Hollis Liv- Y conglomerate LVMH. Rihanna says thanks after receiving her award. acter, grace, and devotion Rihanna has also, through to justice that we seek to Homegrown artistes sweep T&T’s her Clara Lionel Foundation, “If there’s anything that I’ve highlight in our President’s funded education, health and learned (it’s) that we can only fix Award.” international soca monarch contest emergency response programs this world together,” said Rihan- Rihanna tweeted she was PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – TT$1 million (one TT dollar = globally. na. “super honored” to be chosen for Performers from Trinidad and US$0.16 cents) first prize in the She urged the audience to the award. Tobago swept the top places in Power Soca category with his VOICE rally their friends to such causes. American rapper and music the Caribbean country’s “Interna- tune “Stage Gone Bad”, while the In addition, she has been “They want to break bread mogul Jay-Z was last year’s re- tional Soca Monarch” competi- United States-based Devon Mar- a voice for causes such as civil with you, right? They like you? cipient of the President’s Award. tion during last month’s carnival tin, better known as Lyrika, placed rights, which she underlined in Well, then, this is their problem Y celebrations here. second with his song “Rukshun” her acceptance speech. too,” Rihanna said. Neil “Iwer” George won the (CONTINUED ON PAGE 12) Fort Lauderdale food, wine festival Mar. 18-22 FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida reflects the transformation that’s – Culinary creations and liba- happening throughout the destina- tions from more than 100 local tion.” restaurants, spirit brands, wineries A listing of festival events is and breweries will highlight this below: month’s “Greater Fort Lauderdale Mar. 18, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Food & Wine Festival”. Cocktail Confidential: A Spirited The event will be held Mar. Affair at Sistrunk Marketplace & 18-22 throughout Broward Coun- Brewery, 115 N.W. 6th St., Fort ty, Florida. Lauderdale. “The Greater Fort Lauderdale Mar. 19 - “Catch the Love” Food & Wine Festival is a fantas- dinners at Mastro’s Ocean Club in tic event, which is helping to ele- Fort Lauderdale, Sardelli Italian vate and redefine the destination’s Stea-khouse in Hollywood, Ca- flourishing culinary scene,” Stacy priccio’s Ristorante in Pembroke Ritter, president and chief exec- Pines and Café Maxx in Pompano utive officer of the Greater Fort Beach. Visit www.gflfoodwine. We are incredibly proud of our student scholarship recipients whose accomplishments Lauderdale Convention & Visitors com for individual restaurant will continue to elevate our college to the highest levels of achievement. Bureau, was quoted as saying in a menus, prices and to purchase - Miami Dade College Foundation recent press release promoting the tickets. event. Mar. 20, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. - “The success of the inaugural “GFL on the Rise: An Elevated event was no doubt a testament (CONTINUED ON PAGE 12) to our epicurean offerings and BRIEFS Sandals concert in South Florida will be staged May 7-9 on the The Sandals Foundation will bring Caribbean island. its annual concert from the Carib- The St. Lucia Tourism bean to South Florida this month. Authority and Jazz has an- ROSS ULYSSE LUCIANA NARETTI SHIRENE TABARESTANI WALQUIRIA ESPINA Mass Communications/ Mass Communications/ Health Sciences Health Sciences - Clinical The show, which is expected to nounced a performance line-up Journalism Journalism feature special guest Protoje & which includes artistes from the GPA: 3.39 Lab Sciences GPA: 4.00 GPA: 3.73 GPA: 3.10 The Indiggnation, is scheduled region, United States and United for 8 p.m. Mar. 28 at Toejame Kingdom. Festival organizers Backlot in Miami’s Wynwood Art have also scheduled “Artists In On December 14, 2019, Caribbean Today was happy to present four (4) $500 Scholarships District. Education”, which includes music to well deserving Miami Dade College Students at our 30th Anniversary Celebration. For more information, classes and performances with It is our goal to extend this opportunity to students attending other contact the Sandals Foundation at local students. institutions in the South Florida . [email protected]. - Edited from various sources. In 5 years from now... in 10 years from now... imagine the lives we can change! St. Lucia Jazz Festival The 2020 St. Lucia Jazz Festival Y 12 • CARIBBEAN TODAY • MARCH 2020 Over 10,946,000 copies printed and delivered in 30 years ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Caribbean musical icons set for Miramar stage in April ‘All Eyes’ on USVI carnival Two of the Caribbean’s biggest U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - A engaged in the carnival,” Ian musical icons are scheduled to celebration of the United States Turnbull, the division’s director, perform next month in South Virgin Islands’ (USVI) culture, was quoted as saying in a recent Florida. cuisine, history, music and people press release promoting the Jamaican Grammy-nominat- will be the highlight of the event. ed pianist Monty Alexander and American Caribbean territory’s Additional attractions for his band The Monty Alexander carnival this year. the season include the Soca Trio will pay tribute to his com- The theme of “Carnival Monarch Village, food fair and patriot Ernie Ranglin on April 18 Virgin Islands”, to be staged from Cultural Day, where groups and at the Miramar Cultural Center. April 4 to May 3 in St. Thomas, individuals celebrate different Showtime is 8 p.m. is “All Eyes on We for 2020”. aspects of Virgin Islands tradition Ranglin, a master guitarist, According to the USVI and culture. The Children’s Department of Tourism’s Parade on May 1 and the Adults’ Division of Festivals, several Parade on May 2 will remain Ranglin new events have been added to key fixtures for this year’s the festival, including j’ouvert celebrations. musicians in the then developing the Miramar Cultural Center to warm-up, “Rum, Powder and For more information about Jamaican music scene in the present the Monty Alexander Mas”. Carnival Virgin Islands, contact early 1950s. Concert, noted in a press release “The events we’ve planned the USVI Festivals team at Since then, their musical to promote the event. should ensure that people of [email protected]. paths have crossed on several oc- “The moment we mentioned all walks and stages of life are Y casions as both, rated among the the idea to honor Ernie to Monty, best in the world, have ascended he was all in. We think there is to the pinnacle of their craft. no better way to show appreci- T&T soca king marries long-time ation to Ernie since his recent Alexander LOVE retirement.” “We want to show Ernie Ranglin For ticket information to the sweetheart on Valentine’s Day some love and let him know how concert, visit www.miramarcul- PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – will be honored at the show. much we treasure him and his turalcenter.org or call the Mira- Trinidad and Tobago’s “King Alexander and Ranglin contribution to Jamaica’s music,” mar Cultural Center box office at of Soca” Machel Montano last share a special friendship. They Eddy Edwards, chief executive 305-602-4500. month married his long-time have recorded several albums officer of Riddims Marketing, partner Renee Butcher in a civil together and worked as studio Y Inc., who has partnered with ceremony at the newly renovated Parliament building on Valentine Day. Haiti’s cancels carnival; gov’t cites violent clashes in capital Among those attending the PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti – persons demanding the resigna- cy.” It questioned the rationale ceremony, officiated by Pastor Haiti late last month cancelled tion of President Jovenel Moise behind the attacks, indicating it Clive Dottin of the Seventh Day carnival celebrations here fol- and members of the Haitian was possibly aimed at driving the Adventist Church, was T&T’s lowing violent clashes between Armed Forces. country into chaos, despite the Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi. members of the Haitian Armed The clashes took place in the commitments and decisions of Montano, who has had a Forces (FADH) and members Champ de Mars area on Feb. 23 the authorities to respond to the long list of musical hits, wore a of the National Police of Haiti in the capital, where gunfire was demands of the police officers. white suit, while his bride wore Machel Montano, right, and his bride (PNH) demanding that the heard most of the day. a white two-piece pants and off Renee Butcher. authorities accept the formation In a statement, the govern- - Edited from CMC. the shoulder top outfit with a trail of the Haitian National Police ment said it condemned “these Y attached. She wore a colorful with their cameras in hand to (SPNH) union. acts of violence and acts which flower hair piece. record the event. The clashes also involved violate freedom and democra- The guests, friends and Montano was scheduled to relatives of the couple, were also perform at his annual “Machel dressed in all white. Monday” last month, with the Media photographers were theme for the occasion being not allowed on the compound “The Wedding”. and the staff at the Parliament building, called “Red House”, - Edited from CMC. lined the balcony on the top floor Y Fort Lauderdale food,wine festival Mar. 18-22 (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11) Mar. 22, noon to 5 p.m. - “Family Day & Food Drive” Culinary Experience” at The At- presented by Joe DiMaggio lantic Hotel & Spa, Ocean View Children’s Hospital at ArtsPark Terrace, - 601 N. Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Suggested donation Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale of one new/unwrapped toy. Beach. To purchase tickets for any Mar. 21, noon to 5 p.m. - event, visit www.gflfoodwine.com “Grand Tasting”. Live cooking or Facebook: www.Facebook. demonstrations, tastings, live com/GFLFoodWine/. music at ArtsPark Hollywood, 1 North Young Circle, Hollywood. Y Homegrown artistes sweep T&T’s soca monarch contest (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11) with the song “Outside”. Defending Power Soca mon- and Olatunji Yearwood placing arch Grenadian Hollis Mapp, third with “Thankful”. better known by his sobriquet In the Groovy category “Mr Killa”, did not participate in Jesse Stewart (also known as the competition after expressing College Boy Jesse) won the disappointment at the prepara- TT$500,000 prize with his tune tions for the show. But the com- “Happy Song”, followed by Mar- petition attracted singers from St. vin Davis (Swappi) with his tune Lucia and Grenada. Jumbie Head. Third place went to Andre Holder (Ding Dong) Y Over 10,946,000 copies printed and delivered in 30 years CARIBBEAN TODAY • MARCH 2020 • 13 FOOD Red peas soup, a Jamaican favorite PUDDING AND SOUSE: A Barbadian Saturday tradition Soups in the Caribbean come in all kinds and flavors, some with meat and others without. They are as diverse as the people of the region. In Jamaica, red peas soup is a favorite. Here’s how you make it:

INGREDIENTS • 3/4 lb. pig tail (cut in pieces) • ½ lb. stew beef (cut in pieces) • 3/4 lb. red peas • 1 ½ pack Grace cock soup Red peas soup (optional) • ½ lb. flour Dice pumpkin and dasheen • 4 tbls. cornmeal and add to pressure cooker with • ½ lb. yam meat and peas along with garlic • ½ lb. sweet potato and pimento seeds. Pour about • 2 stalks scallion six cups tap water in the pressure • 1 sprig thyme cooker and continue to boil. • 1 green scotch bonnet pepper Remove from heat and allow Pudding and souse • ½ lb. pumpkin the cooker to cool, then open. • 1 small dasheen (to Use the flour and cornmeal In Barbados, pudding and souse Pudding pepper, lime juice and parsley. thicken soup) to make dumplings. Peel and slice is a traditional Saturday lunch. • 1½ lb. grated sweet potato Add salt to taste. • 1 pack coconut powder yam and sweet potato or any other The souse is essentially pickled • ½ tsp. thyme Refrigerate and serve cold • 2 pegs garlic ground provision you like, add to pork and the pudding is steamed • ½ tsp. marjoram with the pudding. • 10 pimento seeds the pot. Mix the coconut cream in a sweet potato. • 1 tsp. chives, chopped • ½ cup vinegar cup of warm water and add to pot. Here’s how you make it: • Scotch bonnet pepper (or chili Pudding Continue boiling until all of your choice), finely diced Combine the ingredients in METHOD ingredients are tender. Add, cock INGREDIENTS • Pinch of sugar a mixing bowl. Browning gives Soak peas overnight. On day soup, scallion, thyme and scotch Souse • Pinch of salt the pudding a characteristic dark of cooking, pour vinegar on to the bonnet pepper. Cover and allow • 2 lbs. pork shoulder cut • 2 tsp. oil brown color, but can be omitted. pig’s tail and beef and wash with food to cook for another five into one-inch pieces or the • 2 oz. butter The pudding may be water. minutes. Stir regularly to prevent traditional ear, snout and • Browning steamed in a bowl over a pot Boil pig’s tail for about five sticking. tongue cut into bite-size pieces. of boiling water, or baked in minutes to get rid of excess salt. Remove from heat and enjoy! • 1 large onion, diced METHOD a greased baking dish until an Rinse peas and place in a NOTE: The pig’s tail and • 2 cucumbers, grated Souse inserted skewer comes out clean. pressure cooker with pig’s tail beef can be skipped if you are • Scotch bonnet pepper (or chili Clean and wash the pork. and beef and enough water to vegetarian. of your choice), finely diced Boil the pork in salted water, - Edited from News Americas. cover for about 10 minutes. • Juice of 3 limes until tender. Y Remove pressure cooker from - Edited from News Americas. • Chopped fresh parsley Combine the cooked pork fire and check peas and meat for Y with the grated cucumber, onion, tenderness.

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Experts will bados and the eastern Caribbean initiative to ensure that 29 lab- Pan American Health Organiza- also travel to The countries. oratories were ready to detect tion (PAHO) says it is preparing Bahamas and “Providing countries with COVID-19 in the region by eight Caribbean countries for Guyana to com- the reagents and knowledge Feb. 21, with the United States laboratory diagnosis of novel plete this initiative needed to perform early diagno- Centers for Disease Control and coronavirus (COVID-19). in the sub-region. sis is key for outbreak response Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, On Feb. 12, PAHO said In addition, and protecting our populations.” Georgia serving as the regional virology experts at its head- PAHO said the reference laboratory. quarters here have traveled Caribbean Public TRAINING The laboratories select- to the Caribbean to ensure Health Agency During the training, PAHO ed for training are those that laboratory specialists are trained (CARPHA) in said laboratories, which include already provide testing for and equipped to identify and Trinidad and To- both national influenza cen- influenza, PAHO said. Accord- respond to potential imported bago has informed ters and flu labs, are provided ing to PAHO, this means that cases of the new coronavirus. its laboratory is with the diagnostic materials instead of developing a labora- Up to press time the coro- ready to respond required to test for COVID-19. tory from scratch, the protocol, navirus had killed more than to the coronavirus. This includes primers, probes recommended by the World 2,600 people and infected close “As one of and positive controls. According Health Organization (WHO) to 100,000 worldwide. The Ca- the world’s most to PAHO, participants are then and PAHO for testing for ribbean had reported no cases, popular tourist trained in the main tests, adding COVID-19 can simply be added however training in the region destinations, the that protocols are available to to countries’ existing protocols began in Suriname, followed Caribbean must carry out a practical exercise of for influenza testing. by Barbados and Haiti, and was prepare to de- Testing is key to identifying the virus. molecular detection. scheduled to continue in Jamai- tect and respond COVID-19” said Yitades Gebre, PAHO said the laborato- - Edited from CMC. ca, Belize and Dominica, PAHO quickly to imported cases of PAHO’s representative for Bar- ry training in the Caribbean Y formed part of an overall Florida requires U-18 girls get parents’ permission for abortions bill argued that asking minors Health department urges Florida to negotiate the legal system when they are already scared and ashamed could drive them to ille- residents to get early flu shots gal abortions. The Florida Department of women, people with certain “We are codifying into law Health is encouraging unvac- chronic health conditions like that someone else can force a girl cinated residents of the state to asthma, diabetes, heart disease to have a child she does not want get flu shots as soon as possible. or lung disease, and people to have,” Democratic Rep. Susan According to the depart- aged 65 years and older. Valdes said. “I worry that many ment, vaccination is the best It takes approximately two girls will, when deprived access to way to prevent the flu and its weeks after vaccination for a safe termination of pregnancy, potentially serious complica- your body to develop protection take the risks of finding an unsafe, tions. against the flu. The CDC rec- dangerous and untested method of The Centers for Disease ommends getting a flu vaccine terminating their pregnancies. Control and Prevention (CDC) every year because flu viruses Republicans argued that in the United States estimates evolve quickly, and last year’s children need a parent’s permis- The state’s new law would make decisions on teen pregnancies more difficult. that, nationwide, for the 2019- vaccine may not protect against sion to go on a school field trip 2020 season so far, there have the current year’s strain. Even and can’t go to an R-rated movie The Florida Legislature last is a child, and here were are been at least 6.4 million cases if the vaccine does not fully without a parent or guardian, so it month passed a bill which will talking about a child who is of influenza. That’s more than protect against the flu, it may makes no sense to make a life-al- require girls under age 18 in the carrying a child,” Republican 55,000 associated hospitaliza- reduce the severity of symp- tering decision on their own. state to get permission from their Rep. Erin Grall, who sponsored tions and approximately 2,900 toms and the risk of complica- Florida will join 26 other parents before they can have an the bill, told the media. “By related deaths. tions, the CDC noted. states in requiring that at least abortion. including parents in this decision “With this year’s flu season one parent give written per- Governor Ron DeSantis was we empower the family. It is the in full swing, it is critical that LOCATIONS mission authorizing a doctor expected to sign the bill, passed critical backbone of our civilized adults and children get the flu Flu vaccines are offered at to terminate the pregnancy of by a 75 to 43 margin in the House society.” vaccine to protect against infec- health care providers’ offices, a minor. Doctors who perform of Representatives, into law. clinics, county health depart- abortions without the parental tion and help prevent the spread The new law expands the OPTION consent of a girl under 18 would of seasonal flu to others,” said ments, pharmacies, schools, previous legislation, which only The bill has a provision that face up to five years in prison for Florida’s Lieutenant Governor college health centers and from required for girls to notify their will allow a girl to ask a judge a third-degree felony. Jeanette Nuñez. many employers. parents they were getting an for a waiver from the law in “By getting a flu shot The Florida Department of abortion. Now they will have cases of abuse, incest or when - Edited from a story published now, you will protect yourself, Health in Miami-Dade County to get the go-ahead from their involving a parent could cause by the Associated Press. as well as your family and offers flu vaccines for children parents. more harm than allowing the friends.” and adults. The children’s vac- “What we are talking about procedure. Opponents of the Y cine is free. For an appointment, SPREAD call 786-845-0550. For flu vac- “Influenza is a contagious vi- cines you may also contact your rus that can spread rapidly in our private provider or contact 211 communities and cause severe for a Federally Qualified Health illness resulting in hospitalization Center near you. or death,” said Florida Surgeon Good health habits like General Dr. Scott Rivkees. washing your hands can help “Getting vaccinated is the stop the spread of germs and best way to avoid the flu; it prevent respiratory illnesses like reduces the spread of the virus the flu. If soap and water are not and can also help make illnesses available, use an alcohol-based less severe for those who do hand rub. Covering the mouth still get sick.” and nose with a tissue when The flu vaccine is recom- coughing or sneezing may mended for persons six months prevent those around you from and older, including pregnant getting sick. Clean and disinfect women. Individuals at most risk commonly used surfaces in for getting severely ill from the your home, school or office. flu are young children, pregnant Y Over 10,946,000 copies printed and delivered in 30 years CARIBBEAN TODAY • MARCH 2020 • 15 SPRING TRAVEL ~ A CARIBBEAN TODAY SPECIAL FEATURE History comes alive through Jamaica’s landmarks Royal Caribbean implements before it was founded in 1518 during Spanish rule, Port Royal counter-coronavirus protocol was once the largest Caribbean MIAMI, Florida – The Mi- mainland China, Hong Kong or city and center of trade and cargo ami-based Royal Caribbean Macau in the past 15 days; and shipping in the region. Today, the Cruises says it has implement- all holders of China, Hong Kong town which once lured pirates, ed several measures to protect and Macau passports. earning the nickname of the guests and crew from spreading “wickedest city on earth,” is a novel coronavirus. SCREENINGS fishing village on the outskirts “To comply with guidance In addition, there will be of Kingston. A 1692 earthquake from CDC, WHO and other mandatory specialized health sunk several structures that have public health authorities around screenings performed on guests been preserved underwater. Devon House the world, we are implement- who are uncertain about contact ing several global measures to with individuals who have trav- Jamaica is promising holiday above the doorways. FALMOUTH protect guests and crew,” noted eled from, to or through mainland travelers a destination where The cruise port in the historic Royal Caribbean Cruise Ltd. in a China, Hong Kong, or Macau; history comes alive. Below are SHAARE SHALOM town of Falmouth was founded statement issued last month refer- and guests who report feeling some of those attractions on the SYNAGOGUE in 1769. It has a bustling market ring to the Atlanta, Georgia-based unwell or demonstrate any flu- Caribbean island: One of four “sand floor and relics from the era of the United States Centers for Disease like symptoms. Guests presenting synagogues” remaining in the island’s booming sugar industry. Control and Prevention and the with fever or low blood oximetry DEVON HOUSE world. Built in the 17th century It’s the best example of preserved World Health Organization. in the specialized health screen- In Kingston is the Devon by descendants of Jews fleeing Georgian architecture in Jamaica. “These measures are inten- ings will be denied boarding. House mansion. Completed in the Spanish Inquisition, the tionally conservative and apply The cruise line said all guests 1881 by Jamaica’s first black synagogue, located in Kingston, ROSE HALL GREAT HOUSE to anyone boarding our ships, who are denied boarding due to millionaire George Stiebel, it is a museum of Jamaican Jewish Located in Montego Bay, guests and crew alike.” these restrictions will receive full showcases 19th century archi- history. Rose Hall Great House is one of Until further notice, Royal refunds. tecture and houses a library, Jamaica’s most famous “haunt- Caribbean Cruises stated, all The cruise line cancelled gaming room, grand Wedgwood PORT ROYAL ed” locations. The Georgian-style ships in its fleet will have health eight China sailings through Mar. ceilings and carved fanlights Populated by Taino Indians mansion is the property’s center- screening protocols, regardless of 4 on Spectrum of the Seas, its piece and was built in 1742. nationality, denying boarding to only ship currently home-ported For more information about any guest who has traveled from, in China. BVI installing new visa system Jamaica, visit www.visitjamaica. to or through mainland China, com. Hong Kong or Macau in the past - Edited from CMC. at multiple ports of entry Y 15 days; any guest who has come Y TORTOLA, British Virgin Is- British Virgin Islands and how in contact with anyone from lands – A new system to monitor we protect them,” Wheatley said. entrance is being implemented in “… I think this project is very the British Virgin Islands (BVI). important for the Immigration According to the Ministry Department and for the territory of Labor and Immigration, the as a whole.” process involves installing the The new system costs $6 Border Management & Electron- million. Once in place, trans- ic Visa System across various actions at the ports of entry are ports of entry throughout the expected to be conducted quicker BVI. and allow authorities, through According to Labor and real-time technology, to prepare Immigration Minister Vincent for persons such as celebrities or Wheatley, the initiative is historic. criminals coming into BVI. “(It) will change the way we Y think about the borders of the Bahamas shows record visitor arrivals despite hurricane impact NASSAU, The Bahamas –The slowed the country’s tourism Bahamas welcomed more than growth, noting that since 2009 seven million visitors last year, The Bahamas has continuously despite the setback caused by seen a steady increase in air and the passage of Hurricane Dorian, sea arrivals with a 52 percent which swept through the archi- increase in the last decade. pelago killing at least 70 people According to the Department and causing damage in excess of of Immigration, Port Authority $3.4 billion. and Customs, by the end of 2019, “It is with great pride and foreign air and sea arrivals had pleasure that I report The Baha- totaled more than 7.2 million, a mas’ strongest tourism numbers nine per cent increase from 2018. in history,” Tourism and Aviation Stopover visitors alone were Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar said the highest in recorded history recently. at 1.78 million, with Americans “We look forward to accounting for 1.45 million. building upon the success of our The authorities said The marketing efforts and continu- Bahamas expects to see the trend ing the momentum in 2020 as of increasing arrivals by air con- we show the world that The tinues as major airlines, includ- Bahamas continues to be open ing United, British Airways and for business and has so much to Delta, have increased their airlift offer visitors,” he added. to Nassau for 2020.

GROWTH - Edited from CMC. According to the authorities, Y the hurricane’s impact has not 16 • CARIBBEAN TODAY • MARCH 2020 Over 10,946,000 copies printed and delivered in 30 years FYI/LOCAL Caribbean immigrants in U.S. can self-identify on 2020 census Haitian American community For the first time in the thrive. Let’s stand up and be history of the United States counted.” activist among JM honorees Census, Caribbean immi- grants and those with Carib- RESEARCH Haitian American community ac- the cause of women, children bean ancestry will be able The form’s re-design tivist and social worker Marleine and Haitian families through to self-identify on the 2020 was based on a 2015 NCT Bastien has been named among her advocacy in areas such as census forms. research on race/ethnici- African-American Achievers immigration and human rights, This means that persons ty aimed at improving the Award Honorees for 2020 by HIV/AIDS, breast cancer and from the Caribbean region question design and data JM Family Enterprises, South- domestic vio- will now be able to write in quality for race/ethnicity, east Toyota Distributors and JM lence. Through their nationality or ancestry while addressing community Lexus. FANM, while also choosing the race concerns over the past several Bastien, executive direc- Bastien helps group they identify with. For years, including the call for tor of Family Action Network to provide example, under the category more detailed, disaggregated Movement (FANM), was recog- services such Time to stand up and be counted. “Black or African American” data for the diverse American nized for community service in as immigration on census forms, black Carib- U.S. and those with Caribbean experiences, census officials South Florida. assistance, bean nationals will now be able roots will take full advantage of have said. Bastien was born in Haiti health access, to choose the race group while counting themselves present in The U.S. Census kicked off where she volunteered most housing and Bastien writing in for example Guyanese, this census. its 2020 national promotional of her young life. She came to education. Jamaican or Haitian. “Data on Caribbean nation- campaign in January ahead of Florida as an adult and began The official The option comes 12 years als in the U.S. is currently sparse Census Day, April 1, 2020. volunteering at the Haitian Ref- ceremony for Bastien to receive after Carib ID, the group found- based largely on the fact that this The 2020 census counts the ugee Center. She has a master’s her award is scheduled for next ed by Caribbean immigrant en- bloc has had no previous oppor- population in all 50 states, the degree in social work from month. trepreneur and advocate Felicia tunity to self-identify in the past District of Columbia, and five Florida International University Other 2020 honorees are J. Persaud, begun lobbying for but have been lumped in with the U.S. territories – Puerto Rico, and worked for years at Jackson Traci Young-Byron - arts and better self-identification on U.S. African American, Asian Amer- American Samoa, the Common- Memorial Hospital as a medical culture; Ken Roland - business Census forms for people from ican or Other communities,” she wealth of the Northern Mariana social worker with children and and entrepreneurism; and Danni the region and those with roots said. Islands, Guam and the U.S. families where she became an Washington - education. there. “Hopefully this goes a long Virgin Islands. Each home will advocate for patients’ rights. Y way in making sure we count receive an invitation to respond Bastien has also championed ‘PROGRESSIVE’ in 2020 so we can receive the to a short questionnaire – online, Persaud called it a “progres- respect we deserve as a huge by phone or by mail by mid- sive” resolution to the problem economic and political bloc in March. Jamaica’s CG announces activities of lack of self-identification for this country and our commu- The Consulate General of Ja- jamaicanwomenofflorida.org. Caribbean immigrants on past nities and businesses that have - Edited from News Americas. maica in Miami has announced forms and now hopes that those been dismissed because of a lack Y the following activities in South Nominations open for Jamaica from the region who live in the of economic data, can begin to Florida this month: honors Mar. 5, 6 p.m. - Jamaica Nominations are being ac- citizenship welcome reception cepted for the Jamaica National hosted by the consulate, 5581 W. Honors and Awards for 2020. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill. The nomination forms and Mar. 6-8 - Access To Jamai- guidelines are available online ca hosted by the consulate, 5581 through the Chancery of the W. Oakland Park Blvd. Times Orders of the Societies of Honor, and Saturday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Office of the Prime Minister Sunday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (www.opm.gov.jm) or through Mar. 21, noon - Jamaican the overseas locations of the Women of Florida’s annual Jamaican Foreign Missions. Women’s Empowerment Con- The deadline for submission ference and luncheon, Jungle is Mar. 27. Island, downtown Miami. For Y more information, visit www. TOKEN OF APPRECIATION

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Get a FREE debt relief quote: Call 1-877-316- 7129 (m) 18 • CARIBBEAN TODAY • MARCH 2020 Over 10,946,000 copies printed and delivered in 30 years SPORTS Caribbean-born player on U.S. Soccer Jamaica only Caribbean nation Hall of Fame ballot for 2020 in men’s top 50 soccer rankings GORDON WILLIAMS during his playing days told Even towards the end of his MLS Caribbean Today his Hall of career he was still one of the most Jamaica is the only Caribbean were scattered between Trinidad Caribbean-born Jeff Cunningham Fame credentials are beyond dangerous persons on the field.” nation to break into the top 50 and Tobago, at 105, Antigua and is on the ballot for possible selec- doubt. “Jeff is more than deserving nations, according to the latest Barbuda (tied at 126 with Togo), tion to the National Soccer Hall “Absolutely,” said former (to be in the Hall of Fame),” said ranking of men’s teams released St. Kitts and Nevis (139) and of Fame in the United States. Jamaica international Tyrone Damani Ralph, another ex-Jamai- by soccer’s world governing Suriname (141). Cunningham, ca International who body FIFA. Rounding out the top 200 a former strik- broke Cunningham’s The Reggae Boyz now sit were Dominican Republic (158), er with the U.S. MLS rookie goal-scor- at 48. Curacao, at 80, is the next Grenada (159), Barbados (162), national team who ing record. “He was best nation from the region. Haiti Guyana (166), St. Vincent and also represented one of the players who (86) is the only other Caribbean the Grenadines (167), Bermuda Jamaica, was once put in the work to help team in FIFA’s top 100. (168), Belize (170), St. Lucia the all-time leading establish MLS.” Belgium is the world’s num- (176), Puerto Rico (178), Cuba goal scorer in Major ber one ranked nation. Rounding (179), Montserrat (183), Domini- League Soccer CAREER out the top five, in descending ca (tied for 184), Cayman Islands (MLS), the top pro- Cunningham, order, are France (2), Brazil (3), (193) and The Bahamas (195). fessional competi- now 43, moved to the England (4) and Uruguay (5). Y tion in the U.S. and U.S. as a teenager and Other Caribbean nations Canada. played college soccer He is one of at the University of T&T to play Canada in soccer 42 retired players South Florida, where on the 2020 ballot, he scored 41 goals Canada will host Trinidad and The match will kick off Mar. joining the likes and tallied 36 assists. Tobago’s senior men’s soccer 27 at Westhills Stadium in Lang- of former England He was selected in the team in a friendly international ford, British Columbia. international David 1998 MLS draft by this month. Y Beckham, Thierry Columbus Crew and Henry of France scored eight goals, and multiple Amer- tying the then rookie New T&T coach vows playing icans - male and record. In 2002, Cun- female. ningham was named to style to match Warriors’ talent Voting, which the MLS Best XI. begins on Mar. 18, On Aug. 27, PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - strengths.” is done by past and 2011, Cunningham Trinidad and Tobago’s new head T&T will present coaches of scored his 134th men’s national senior soccer attempt to the U.S. men and career goal to become coach vows to change team’s once again women national the all-time leader in style to match the players’ talent. rebuild their teams, plus those MLS. He played for Former England internation- profile under currently coaching multiple teams and al Terry Fenwick recently took Fenwick, after in the top leagues, in multiple leagues in over from Trinidadian Dennis experiencing a North America during Lawrence. He criticized T&T’s wretched run management level Fenwick his career. He also playing style and vowed to last year. The representatives of Cunningham those leagues, some played professionally change it and get better results. Warriors went media members and in Guatemala. The Soca Warriors’ only ap- 14 matches without a win to Hall of Famers. A player must Marshall, who played with and Cunningham represented pearance at the World Cup was mark their worst patch of form in earn 66.7 percent of the votes to against Cunningham in MLS. “If Jamaica in a friendly interna- in 2006, when Lawrence was a recent history. The only success be inducted. you look at Jeff’s career and what tional against Ghana in 1999. He player. was a 15-0 crushing of minnows To become eligible for he has done, I think he deserves became a American citizen in “I think the past adminis- Anguilla in November. election into the Hall of Fame, a the recognition.” 2001 and was capped 14 times tration was playing a style of The run of form resulted in player must have been retired for “That’s without question,” for the U.S., scoring once, against football that clearly doesn’t work the sacking of Lawrence in De- at least three calendar years, but added another former Reggae Denmark in 2009. According and sticks out like a sore thumb, cember and Fenwick, who signed not more than 10, played at least Boy Omar Cummings, who also to Marshall, he deserved more based on the results that we’ve a two-year deal as his replace- 20 full international games for played against Cunningham in international opportunities. seen,” Fenwick told the media ment, said an overhaul was now the U.S. or at least five seasons in MLS. “Skillfully he was one of the recently. necessary to move the national a U.S. first division professional “Jeff was easily one of the better guys in the league and full “I’ve got to change that. program forward. He said there league. most dangerous persons on the of pace,” said Marshall. “… He We’ve got to start playing a style would be phased introduction field. I always feared when Jeff could beat you off the dribble and of football (soccer) that suits of new players to freshen up the ‘DESERVING’ was on the field. He always he could run past you. the players that we’ve got. And squad. Caribbean nationals who got created goal-scoring opportuni- we’ve got some terrific players; Y a close up look at Cunningham ties, sometimes out of nothing. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 19) we need now to play to their GET A CAREER IN A YEAR* HEALTH OCCUPATIONS

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Central American Darren Sammy is to become an in 2021 by topping qualifying nation Nicaragua won Group A. honorary citizen of Pakistan and groups in regional play which The four group winners receive that country’s highest ci- ended last month. will join other nations to play in vilian award, the Pakistan Crick- The Dominican Republic groups at the CONCACAF final et Board (PCB) has announced. and Barbados secured first- round of qualifiers in Honduras, In a post on Twitter, the place finishes in their respective June 20 to July 5. Several Ca- PCB said President Arif Alvi groups to advance to the Carib- ribbean nations, including Cuba, will confer the Nishan-e-Paki- bean, Central and North America Haiti, Jamaica and Trinidad and stan award on the 36-year-old (CONCACAF) round and a Tobago, will play in a group St Lucian here on Mar. 23, for chance to qualify for the World tournament if they can advance his “invaluable contribution to Cup. to the final CONCACAF round, cricket” in Pakistan. Host Dominican Republic from which the World Cup final- Sammy will be the first clinched top spot in Group B ists will be decided. cricketer to receive the honor. He after defeating Grenada 1-0. Bar- The next edition of FIFA’s had been among the first for- bados won Group D following a U-20 World Cup will be held in eigners to agree to tour Pakistan 3-0 victory over Cayman Islands Indonesia. when the PCB sought to bring in Puerto Rico. Y the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Guadeloupe also qualified final to the country in 2017, eight years after a deadly attack on the Sammy Sri Lankan team bus outside the Jamaica international facing Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore caused most loved and cheered foreign country is pure,” he explained. the country to be blacklisted as an cricketer in Pakistan,” said the “I don’t need a passport to show international cricket venue. franchise had put in a formal my love for this country. All the criminal felony charges in U.S. request to Alvi for the honorary players who have supported this ‘LOVE’ citizenship for the allrounder. step have contributed to where Jamaica international soccer Sammy is currently in Paki- Pakistani politician Ali Mu- we are today. player Darren Mattocks is stan participating in the PSL as hammad Khan took to Twitter to “It is good that it has been facing two felony charges in captain of the Peshawar Zalmi, congratulate Sammy. recognized, but I didn’t do it for Pennsylvania, news agen- which he has represented from Sammy said his contribution myself it is for my affection with cies reported last month. the inception of the tournament. to Pakistan was not for personal the people and for the love I get Mattocks, a 29-year- The team’s owner Javed Afridi, gain. from here.” old striker who played for who described Sammy as “the “My love for Pakistan is Y F.C. Cincinnati during the natural, my contribution to this 2019 Major League Soccer (MLS) season, scoring three goals, has been charged with one count of a false, fraudu- lent or incomplete insurance claim and another count of theft by deception in Carroll Township. Mattocks While Mattocks report- said in a recent conference call, edly trained with the club during “he’s not into the plans.” MOST the first leg of preseason in Mattocks was scheduled to Arizona, he was absent from the return to court late last month TRANSPLANTS second leg preseason training in for a formal arraignment, court EVER IN Florida. documents noted. Even before his legal woes The striker has played in 182 U.S. HISTORY began, Mattocks 2020 tenure MLS games, scoring 37 goals. with FC Cincinnati looked bleak. He has 18 goals in 49 interna- “To be honest,” then FC tionals for Jamaica. Cincinnati head coach Ron Jans Y Caribbean-born player on U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame ballot for 2020 50 YEARS OF LIFE-SAVING MATCHES (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18) deal with the contract thing, you know, didn’t do me right over my “It’s hard to say (why he didn’t career.” play more for U.S.). Jeff’s style of Back then, even some North play, I don’t know if the U.S. was American colleagues seemed to For the past 50 years, the Miami Transplant Institute has been the ready for his style. As a striker agree, believing Cunningham was perfect match for transplant patients. Jackson Health System and he would give you that burst, but shortchanged in more ways than UHealth – the University of Miami Health System work together to was not the focal guy. He would one. provide our patients with new hope for a new life. run behind. He was misunder- Jeff has done it,” said Matt That’s why we are proud to announce that we are now the stood. He didn’t have that chance Reis, a U.S. international goal- #1 transplant center in the nation, with a record-breaking number to fully showcase his talent (for keeper who entered MLS the of transplants ever performed.* U.S.).” same year as Cunningham, said in Just ahead of the 2011 MLS 2011. It’s just one more reason why the Miami Transplant Institute is your season, and just two goals shy “He maybe hasn’t gotten perfect match. of breaking the league’s scoring enough credit as he’s deserved, mark, Cunningham lamented his but anybody in the league and lack of recognition in U.S. soccer, anybody that knows soccer Visit GlobalTransplantLeader.org. including financial compensation. knows his quality.” “The system,” he told Ca- Maybe the Hall of Fame ribbean Today then, “isn’t fair voters will finally agree. … I’m not gonna grudge a next * Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network/United Network for Organ Sharing (OPTN/UNOS), January 2020. man for what he has ... 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