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PRESORTED JULY 2008 STANDARD ® U.S. POSTAGE PAID MIAMI, FL PERMIT NO. 7315 Tel: (305) 238-2868 1-800-605-7516 [email protected] [email protected] W e cover your world Vol. 19 No. 8 Jamaica: 654-7282 THE MULTI AWARD-WINNING NEWS MAGAZINE Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama is promising 100 percent debt relief for the Caribbean if he becomes the next leader of the United States, page 2.

~ A Jamaican-born woman, circled at top right, died Immigrants in the United States, on an emergency room floor at a New York City hospital even those who are citizens, are recently while staff and other patients walked by without less likely to vote than home- attending to her. The incident sparked outrage in the grown Americans for several Caribbean American community and prompted investiga- reasons. Yet history is strewn with instances where one vote tions by United States federal and state agencies, page 2. really mattered, page 7. ON TOP OF TECHNOLOGY ~ Computer experts, from left, Imran Allie, Damion Mitchell, Conroy Smith and Ayson Baxter made Jamaicans worldwide proud by being among the American celebrities, like winners at the Microsoft actress Nia Long, strut their Imagine Cup. Read their stuff on the runway at the “Caribbean Fashion Week” story in Caribbean Today’s show staged in Kingston, special 47th Independence Jamaica recently. The pictori- supplement, which begins al is part of Caribbean Today’s on page 12. Jamaica Supplement inside, page 17.

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www.caribbeantoday.com NEWS Probe underway in death of Jamaican woman at N.Y. hospital NEW YORK - United States prosecuted. A DOI spokes- Lieberman, head of the es the largest number of and relatives of Green are federal and New York City woman said the agency was NYCLU. Caribbean nationals in the demanding justice for her. investigators are considering “aware” of the incident. A wake for Green was United States. “To see a woman in the possible criminal charges after scheduled this month at a Lieberman said hospital hospital on the ground and no a Jamaican patient at the INJUNCTION Brooklyn church. records stated Green was one does anything to help her, sprawling Kings County City officials recently awake and going to the bath- they should go to jail,” said Hospital Center (KCHC) in turned over the video to attor- ‘INDIFFERENCE’ room at the time the video Pauline Robinson, a close Brooklyn died last month, neys for the New York Civil “The reason why this showed she was face down on friend of Green. unattended on the floor of a Liberties Union (NYCLU) and woman died the way she did the floor. “I’m going to put it in the psychiatric emergency ward, mental health was that there is a culture of “We are hands of American law,” officials said. advocates, in indifference that permeates shocked and Trecia Harrison, Green’s The June 19 death of connection every aspect of KCHC psychi- distressed by daughter, told reporters by Esmin Green, 49, was graphi- with a civil- atric care, nothing short of this situation,” phone from Jamaica. “But I cally revealed in a shocking rights lawsuit that,” said Robert Cohen, a Alan Aviles, can tell you this: That hospital, surveillance video that showed filed a year ago partner at the law firm of president of it needs to be closed down.” her writhing on the floor as criticizing the Kirkland and Ellis Llp, which the city’s New York State Health other psychiatric patients and way KCHC teamed up with NYCLU to Health and Department records show hospital staffers seemed to treated psychi- bring the lawsuit. Hospitals KCHC received 56 citations ignore her. atric patients. Clarke Yvette D. Clarke, a Corporation Bloomberg between Jan. 1, 2005, and Robert Nardoza, a The suit result- Caribbean American con- (HHC), which June 30, 2007. Many of them spokesman for the Brooklyn ed in a preliminary injunction gresswoman from the 11th oversees KCHC, said in a were for “incident reporting” U.S. Attorney’s Office, said a that directed the city, which Congressional District in statement. and “patients rights”. criminal civil rights investiga- runs KCHC, to beef up staffing Brooklyn, joined a chorus of “It is clear that some of On Feb. 14, 2005, the hos- tion into KCHC, which had and procedures at the psychi- condemnation of the manner our employees failed to act, pital was fined $22,000 for two started earlier based on other atric emergency room. in which Green died. based on our compassionate incidents, including the beating complaints, will now also look After her death, Green’s “It is clear that there was standards of care,” he added. of a patient by a staff member. at Green’s death. body was taken to the a massive breach in the proto- HHC officials said four Mayor Michael Bloomberg The spokesman for the morgue, where it remained col for patient care at Kings staff members, including the said New York City will pay Brooklyn District Attorney’s until New York City officials County Hospital with regard hospital’s director of psychia- Green’s funeral expenses. Office said any suspected decided to pay the cost of the to the treatment of Ms. try and the head of security, criminality referred to it by funeral and shipment of her Green,” said Clarke, the have been fired and two were ® the city’s Department of remains back to her native daughter of Jamaican immi- suspended in the scandal. Investigation (DOI) would be Jamaica, said Donna grants, whose district compris- Meantime, irate friends Obama promises Caribbean debt write-off if elected U.S. president WASHINGTON – region, his foreign policy advi- “As you all well know including all such countries in Democratic presidential can- sor Dan Restrepo told the the poorest countries in the the Caribbean,” he said. didate Senator Barack Obama government and tourism offi- world, including some in the Restrepo also spoke is promising 100 percent debt cials attending the Caribbean Caribbean, suffer under the about Obama’s intention to relief for the Caribbean if he Tourism Organization (CTO) weight of enormous external facilitate trade between the becomes the next leader of conference here last month debt. Barack Obama wants to U.S. and Cuba, saying that the the United States. that this is one of the policies see a 100 percent debt cancel- Democrat would personally While Obama himself did to be pursued by Obama if lation for the world’s heavily lead direct diplomacy with not reveal that plan for the elected to office. indebted poor countries, Cuban officials.

HELP FOR HAITI He said the presidential candidate has also been keep- ing a close eye on develop- ments in Haiti where recent food riots led to the deaths of Obama seven people and the ousting of the country’s prime minis- W. Bush administration, and ter. to put an end to the illegal “Barack Obama believes gun trade in the south. we need to provide food assis- “As we all know, the tance, in the short term, to Caribbean forms our third prevent hunger and stave off border. For our mutual benefit additional political instability. we must more effectively con- But he also believes we must front the trans-national crimi- help improve Haiti’s economic nal networks that fuel insecu- prospects over the long term,” rity and fear in the United Restrepo said. States and in the Caribbean,” “As he has said, it is time he said. to invest in the economic “Barack Obama under- development that must under- stands that dealing with the pin the security that the effects of trans-national crime Haitian people lack, but it is is a priority for governments also time to press Haiti’s lead- throughout the region. He ers to bridge the divides stands ready to work in part- between them for the common nership with them to effective- good of the Haitian people.” ly disrupt illicit networks. To Restrepo said that Obama do so we need a new hemi- also understood the unique sphere security approach.” security challenges of the The Democratic nominee Caribbean and that the issue has contended that the U.S. of trans-national crime is of and the Caribbean face a wide great importance to the variety of challenges which region. He has therefore they can both conquer promised to restore funding through partnership. for drug control programs, which were cut by the George ®

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NEWS www.caribbeantoday.com U.S. president honors CARICOM leaders claim successful talks with U.S. NELSON A. KING “I think it went very ment and security firm; top Caribbean nationals well,” said Manning, referring officials at the New York NEW YORK – The Second to the overall conference, not- Stock Exchange; the Empire WASHINGTON - United development and prosperity”. Annual Conference ended in ing that CARICOM leaders State Development States President George W. New York last month with no arrived in New York City just Corporation, the trade and Bush last month honored the GRATITUDE concrete initiatives adopted, as the U.S House and Senate business arm of New York contribution Caribbean He said America especial- though Caribbean community overrode a presidential veto State; representatives of the nationals have made to the ly shows its gratitude for the (CARICOM) leaders say it extending the Caribbean Governor of New York David development of his country. men and women of Caribbean has paved the way for further Basin Initiative (CBI), which Paterson; and New York City In a descent who have served dialogue and would have Mayor Michael Bloomberg. proclamation bravely, and continue to serve, the spurring expired by the In addition, Manning said in observance in the U.S. armed forces. of regional end of CARICOM heads of govern- of the third “These heroes have economic September. ment were able to cement anniversary of answered a call greater than growth. “And to their relationship with Harlem Caribbean self and we keep them in our “The dis- put flesh into Congressman Charles Rangel, American thoughts and prayers”, he cussions have that now, the architect of the New York Heritage said. started, and some discus- Conference on the Caribbean, Month in the “During June, we cele- the doors have sions were who is chairman of the U.S. U.S., Bush Bush brate and recognize the begun to necessary, and House of Representatives’ said it is “an Caribbean Americans whose Manning King open,” those discus- powerful Ways and Means opportunity to show our appre- determination and hard work Trinidad and sions have Committee. ciation for the many ways have helped make our country Tobago’s Prime Minister now taken place,” he added, “We have a lot of needs, Caribbean Americans have a better place. Now therefore I, Patrick Manning told the describing as “most construc- we are the Third Border of contributed to our country. George W. Bush, president of Caribbean Media Corporation tive” closed-door talks CARI- the United States,” Manning “Caribbean Americans the United States of America, after a breakfast reception at COM leaders held with top said. have helped to shape our by virtue of the authority vest- Sylvia’s Restaurant in Harlem, Wall Street officials. “We feel that we have national fabric with their ed in me by the Constitution bringing an end to the two-day “There was exchange of been neglected, and we are vibrant traditions and their and laws of the United States, event dubbed “Conference on views, so that we understood very, very pleased to have new unique history”, he said in a do hereby proclaim June 2008 the Caribbean: A 20-20 Vision them better, and they under- friends in the Congress, who White House statement. as CaribbeanAmerican Continued”. stood us better – what they can easily advance the “They have brightened Heritage Month”, the procla- Manning said the region expect from them and what Caribbean cause.” our lives with the spirit and mation read. can expect trade and invest- we expect from them,” St. Lucia’s Prime Minister vitality of their culture. Bush said he was encour- ment expansion in the fore- Manning continued. Stephenson King described Through strong leadership aging “all Americans to learn seeable future as a result of the conference as “most suc- and pride in their heritage, more about the history and talks with top investment, CONTACTS cessful,” but added: “We need they have enriched America. culture of Caribbean banking and stock exchange During the conference, to take it to another notch.” In all walks of life, they have Americans and their contribu- officials in the Wall Street CARICOM leaders met with, contributed their many talents tions to our nation”. Financial District in among others, Goldman ® and added to our nation’s ® Manhattan. Sachs, a leading global invest-

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www.caribbeantoday.com NEWS Caribbean terror suspects plead not guilty U.S. congresswoman tables NEW YORK - Three challenge was struck out by “enormously exaggerated.” Caribbean-born men accused the Court of Appeal in the He said Nur “is a gracious guy. legislation to assist Haiti of plotting to blow up the twin-island republic. “He is in no way an ideo- John F. Kennedy (JFK) Another suspect, Guyana- logue who conspired to do WASHINGTON – United Hemisphere, and most sectors International Airport in New born Russell De Freitas, who harm to other individuals,” States Congresswoman Barbara of its economy face significant York and the surrounding was previously arrested in Nobel said. Lee has tabled a bill in the U.S. challenges. environs in Queens pleaded New York, is still in jail pend- Kadir’s lawyer Kafahni House of Representatives that Lee said the recent 40 per- not guilty to the charges last ing trial. He has also pleaded Nkrumah said his client, who would provide cent rise in global food prices month in a U.S. federal court not guilty. De Freitas, a natu- is a former member of “critical assis- and the subsequent 50 percent in Brooklyn. ralized American citizen, is a Guyana’s Parliament, “had no tance” to Haiti. rise in the cost of Haiti’s staple Trinidadian Kareem former cargo handler at JFK. involvement in any plot to Lee said foods since mid-2007 have Ibrahim, 62, and Guyanese The four accused were blow up JFK.” that the “Next placed additional stress on the nationals Abdul Kadir, 59, and indicted in New York a year U.S. authorities said the Steps For Haiti economy and “have severely Abdel Nur, 57, were ordered ago on charges of plotting to terror suspects planned to Act” would impacted the Haitian people. held without bail at their blow up JFK, which handles “cause greater destruction create a pro- “Unemployment and arraignment. Another court 1,000 flights and over 120,000 than in the September 11 fessional underemployment are ram- hearing was set for Aug. 7. passengers daily. If convicted, attacks.” They said in court exchange pro- Lee pant in Haiti, with estimates The three were whisked they face a maximum sentence papers that the men hoped to gram, designed suggesting that two-thirds of away from Trinidad and of life in prison. use explosives to ignite the to improve critical sectors of the country’s 3,600,000 work- Tobago by private jet last fuel pipeline feeding JFK. the Haitian economy. ers are without consistent month, in an operation that DENIALS “Any time you hit Kennedy, it She said these range from work,” Lee said. involved 15 Federal Bureau of Lawyers for the four is the most hurtful thing to the education to health to energy She said Haiti faces Investigation (FBI) agents and denied that their clients were United States,” De Freitas to transportation to disaster “severe obstacles” in education local law enforcement officers. terrorists. Attorney Daniel allegedly said on a recording preparedness. due to “access, equity, quality, The move came less than 48 Nobel, who represents Nur, made by a police informant. “The bill is intended to and institutional capacity as hours after their extradition described the charges as help expand Haiti’s capacity to evidenced by the fact that less ® absorb development aid and than 30 percent of the children improve the welfare of the who enter primary school will population,” California reach the 6th grade.” U.N. supports Caribbean’s right to self-determination Democratic Lee said in a state- Average life expectancy ment issued here on June 27. of Haitians is only 53 years “The need for the legisla- old and less than half of the UNITED NATIONS, CMC - eignty dispute, there was no cerning each of those Non- tion is significant.” population has access to clean The United Nations Special alternative to the principle of Self-Governing Territories. drinking water. Only eight Committee on Decolonization self-determination, which was According to the draft, CHALLENGES percent have access to ade- has approved a two-part draft also a fundamental human the Assembly would reaffirm Haiti is the poorest quate sanitation. resolution, reaffirming self- right”. the responsibility of the country in the Western determination as a fundamen- The draft is entitled administering powers to pro- ® tal human right for Caribbean “Questions of American mote the economic and social territories. Samoa, Anguilla, Bermuda, development of the territories, By the terms of an British Virgin Islands, and to preserve their cultural Obama appoints Haitian American “omnibus” draft, the Special Cayman Islands, Guam, identity and natural environ- Committee last month recom- Montserrat, Pitcairn, Saint ment, “giving priority to the union boss national political director mended that the General Helena, Turks and Caicos strengthening and diversifica- NEW YORK - United States Jackson, another African Assembly reaffirm “that, in Islands and the United States tion of their respective Democratic presidential con- American, sought the the process of decolonization, Virgin Islands” and the text economies.” tender Barack Obama has Democratic Party’s nomina- and where there was no sover- also contained provisions con- appointed a Haitian American tion for the U.S. presidency. ® as his national political director. Subsequently, he worked on Patrick Gaspard, vice the campaign of David president for politics and leg- Dinkins, the first African islation for Local 1199 SEIU American United Healthcare Workers mayor of New East, regarded as the largest York City. union in the United States, During said he was delighted to be the past year, part of the historic bid to get Gaspard coor- the first African American dinated politi- elected to the highest office in cal activities the United States. for over “This election offers a 300,000 mem- Gaspard clear choice between John bers of 1199 McCain’s agenda for continu- SEIU in the New York, ing the failed policies of Maryland, Massachusetts and George W. Bush and Barack Washington areas. He said if Obama’s vision for change,” Obama is elected president in said Gaspard in a statement November, he will return to issued here late last month. the union to push Obama’s Gaspard first got involved universal healthcare plan. in presidential politics in 1988 when the Reverend Jesse ®

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FEATURE www.caribbeantoday.com Why should Caribbean Americans vote in the U.S.? A vote makes a difference Immigrants who are uninformed are often Important decisions affected by DR. MARCIA MAGNUS people in their 50s vote, and tion emerged as a top priority skeptical about voting and believe that one one vote 70 percent of people who are for Caribbean Americans. won’t make a difference. But American • In 1997, just one vote in the Texas leg- in their 70s vote. Third, peo- County, state and federal offi- history has given many examples of how islature passed the Texas Ten Percent Immigrants, even those who one vote has changed the course of many Plan that created a more egalitarian are citizens, are less likely to ple are more likely to vote cials make lasting decisions local, state and national races. admission criteria for the University of vote than homegrown when they are informed about about every aspect of our • In 2000 George W. Bush won Florida’s Texas system. Americans for several reasons. the differences among candi- lives, including education. For electoral votes to give him the victory • Women won the right to vote in 1920 American voting behavior dates. example, some aspiring legis- in the presidential election by 537 by the passage of the 19th is determined by income and To be informed about lators (like United States pres- votes out of 5,861,785 votes cast. Amendment to the constitution. how each candidate’s inten- idential hopeful John McCain) • In 1996 Ron Wyden won election to Tennessee, the last state needed to age. Americans are more like- the U.S. Senate from Oregon by one tions, believe that offering vouchers pass the amendment, ratified the ly to vote if percent of the vote. amendment by one vote. they earn informed vot- to a small percentage of par- • A tie vote in a 1978 race for the • One vote in the Electoral College elect- more than ers read news- ents and their children to go Pennsylvania Legislature resulted in ed Rutherford B. Hayes to the presi- $50,000 per papers, attend to the school of their choice is neither party having a majority. A dency in 1876. year. town hall the best way to improve edu- recount broke the tie and gave control • One vote in the Senate saved of the House to the Democrats. When I meetings, cation. Other candidates (like President Andrew Johnson from watch political U.S. presidential hopeful • In 1977 the mayor of Ann Arbor, impeachment conviction in 1868. used to live in Michigan was elected by one vote. • One vote in an important Congress Weston, debates and Barack Obama) believe that • Woodrow Wilson was elected U.S. gave statehood to Texas in 1845. Florida, I research the to improve education, teach- president in 1916 by winning Obama remember see- voting record McCain California with a margin of three- (CONTINUED ON PAGE 8) ® ing Weston of the candi- tenths of one percent of the vote. dads and moms at the ball dates until they find out how field scouring their sample the candidates differ in their ballots prior to election day. approaches to solving impor- As I saw them, I wondered if tant issues like how to this was a common practice improve our schools and how across all income levels. I to improve access to health researched the issue and dis- care. Immigrants are less like- covered that income deter- ly to be informed than home- mines voting behavior. grown Americans. In America, age also Our 2002 Caribbean- determines voting behavior. American Politically Active For example, only 20 percent Citizens (CAPAC) community of people who are in their 20s survey indicated that the qual- typically vote, 50 percent of ity of their children’s educa- ‘Soca Warrior’ bolsters Miami F.C.’s run for U.S. soccer title

GORDON WILLIAMS tier USL. Back in mid-May, following the second of two iami F.C.’s aim to bol- games in three days, John’s ster its suspect sudden burst of laughter, fol- Mdefense and make a lowed by a mild sigh, were run at this year’s United dead giveaways. Soccer Leagues (USL) title “Ha! Really tired,” he appears to have hit the target said on a following the addition of a balmy Sunday “Soca Warrior”. night in South Since Trinidad and Florida, Tobago’s World Cup star sounding Avery John joined “The happy shortly Blues”, the club has been after anchor- stingy against opposing goal ing the Blues’ scorers. And, despite a sub- first shutout of par offensive season, still USL season, John managed to move into the top his third game half of the 11-team USL with the club. Division I standings by the end of last month. EXCITED Through the end of June, Just weeks into his latest in 10 USL games played by football adventure, John was Miami F.C. since John arrived already relishing the twitch of early May, the club has con- excitement from being plunged ceded just seven goals, record- back into full-time competi- ing six shutouts along the way. tion. The defender, who lined In four games prior to that, up for T&T against Sweden the team allowed seven goals. and Paraguay at the World Yet John’s move to Miami Cup, returned following a F.C., despite a solid showing lengthy break when he failed in two games for T&T at to hook up with another fran- World Cup 2006 in Germany, chise after a stint with the New raised a few question marks. England Revolution of the Now 33, and out of America’s MLS ended. Except for try- top flight Major League outs, he had not played com- Soccer (MLS) after four sea- petitively since January before sons, some wondered if the joining the Blues. defender could fit in with the Yet the adrenaline rush new club and regain the zest for the game in the second- (CONTINUED ON PAGE 8)

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www.caribbeantoday.com FEATURE DON’T VOTE IF you believe that your children, your family and friends VOTE if you believe that Caribbean American taxpayers need to hold Why should Caribbean Americans vote in the U.S.? and the Caribbean community in South Florida are better off today compared elected officials more accountable for… to two years ago. Don’t vote if you believe that… (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7) counties for elections. The • the quality of your children’s education can’t get any better • converting our ‘F’ schools into ‘A’ schools ers need to be paid more and voters’ guides are typically • your friends and family have better jobs today • passing legislation which ends job discrimination - equal pay for equal work given the resources that they published in Caribbean Today • you are more satisfied with the quality of your health care today • funding universal health care coverage so that the 40 million Americans who are uninsured and Caribbean Contact news- can receive health care too need. For example, in • you are more confident today that your vote will count • investigating voting irregularities and holding election officials criminally responsible for Broward County, Florida, a papers and at those irregularities teacher who retains a child www.jamaicansRUS.com. • your friends and family now have more city, state, county and federal contracts • opening the door to city, state, county and federal contracts to those outside of the loses a $1,500 incentive for old boys’ club every child who is not pro- Dr. Marcia Magnus is • you feel more safe from terrorism today now • evaluating the effectiveness of the Transportation Security Administration at airports and moted to the next grade. founder and chairperson of other overt national anti-terrorist initiatives • you believe that you are paying a reasonable amount for homeowners’ • stopping insurance and gasoline companies from massive price increases Knowing that immigrants the Caribbean-American Politically Active Citizens, a insurance and for gasoline are less likely to take the time • the criminal justice system is more fair to you and yours and men in prisons • investigating and stopping the disproportionate incarceration of Black boys and have the know-how to non-partisan group of citi- • U.S immigration policy is more favorable to you and yours • deporting more than 2,000 Caribbean Americans to the Caribbean, some research the candidates and zens who are committed to for minor offenses, and for legislation which treats Haitians and Cuban immigrants equally their positions on the issues, increasing voter turnout by • people no longer discriminate on the basis of race • ending predatory lending (non-Whites are charged higher interest rates) the CAPAC surveys the can- publishing Voters’ Guides in among financial institutions; prosecuting the perpetrators of hate crimes didates, attends the town hall Miami-Dade, Broward and • the poorest, homeless, the underemployed, the 20 million illiterate Americans • funding literacy programs, mental health services, disability services, drug Palm Beach counties in have received the job training and other services which they need to rehabilitation pro grams to help the 20 million illiterate Americans, veterans, substance meetings, and endorses specif- become self-sufficient abusers, and the homeless ic candidates for every ballot Florida, United States. • corruption among elected officials (who spend tax dollars) is at an all-time low • passing legislation which exposes and punishes corruption of elected city, county, issue in Miami-Dade, state and federal officials Broward and Palm Beach ® ‘Soca Warrior’ bolsters Miami F.C.’s run for U.S. soccer title (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7) each T&T player involved game is as high as ever. Gordon Williams is Caribbean expected to get a sizeable pay- “Adjustment-wise they Today’s managing editor. carries a bit more weight off, the bitterness for some have been very, very good,” these days. Not that he minds. may not have totally dissipat- he said. ® In May John acknowledged ed. According to John, the dis- Players invite him out to that the rigors of pro life pute cracked a sacred bond. eat and hang out. The coach- would take a while getting “If you think about it this es, especially Zinho, take time used to again. What he didn’t way,” he explained following a to make sure instructions are concede was that his situation Street Address: Miami F.C. training session in clear, despite the language is any different than anyone 9020 SW 152nd Street, Miami, FL 33157 Sunrise, Florida. “You have barriers. He too senses that else’s. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6010 about 16 or 18 guys that are John is willing to fit in, even “I think, regardless of your Miami, FL 33116-6010. fighting a court battle. That’s as he demands excellence. age, it doesn’t matter,” John Telephone: (305) 238-2868 more or less the core of the “He’s showing more explained with a shrug outside (305) 253-6029 • Fax: (305) 252-7843 team.” patience,” said Zinho. the home locker room at Toll-Free Fax: 1-866-290-4550 With the settlement, the “Always talking, always push- Tropical Park Stadium on May 1-800-605-7516 • Jamaica: 654-7282 healing may have begun. ing the players.” E-mail: [email protected] 18. “Back-to-back games are Players from the ’06 World John said he is simply car- Send ads to: [email protected] going to be hard on anybody.” John in action. Cup team, who had been out rying out what is expected of Back then, John was look- Vol. 19, Number 8 • JULY 2008 due to the dispute, returned to him. It is clear nothing must ing forward to the upcoming games through June 22, the T&T’s fold for recent friendly interfere with the team’s goal. slate of USL games to regain defense has given away little PETER A WEBLEY internationals against England “You can’t misunderstand total sharpness. He was hop- since John arrived. His coach, Publisher and arch Caribbean rivals what (Zinho) stands for or ing, just maybe, to force his a man who knows a bit about Jamaica. The “unity, organiza- what he likes or what he recall to T&T’s national pro- playing at the highest level, has GORDON WILLIAMS tion, discipline,” which dislikes,” said John. “…So gram for another run at a also been impressed by the Managing Editor according to John were the that has never been a prob- World Cup finals berth in quick mark he has made. most important ingredients lem…You know he plays, you 2010. Up to that point he had “Avery has leadership and SABRINA HOPKINS injected into T&T’s football know what type of person he Graphic Artist not been part of T&T coach he has the World Cup experi- by former national coach Leo is and when he talks, even Francisco Maturana’s setup. ence,” explained Zinho, a Beenhakker, who guided the before it’s translated, you What John knew of T&T’s member of Brazil’s 1994 DOROTHY CHIN team to Germany, may be on already know, more or less, Account Executive progress was limited to media World Cup winning team, now their way to being restored. what he’s saying.” reports and conversations in his first season as Miami John is gearing up to become John values Zinho’s input SHARON LEE with former national team- F.C.’s coach after playing for Account Executive part of that – if needed. and hopes it will help improve mates. The Warriors’ shaky the team the past two years. “You always feel you his game. And since other start to their campaign last “So he can orient and he should have been there,” he USL players, such as Randi JACQUELINE RUBIANO month, when they squeaked knows how things should be said, “(that) you can help the Patterson and Osei Telesford, Accounting Manager by Bermuda after losing the done at the back. He can team move on.” were plucked from the league Caribbean Media Source first leg in T&T, may prompt move the other guys around if John understands that and placed in T&T’s squad, he Media Representatives Maturana to re-consider. it needs to be done.” John understands the task decision to return is not his. is confident his time may But if the Soca Warriors made come too. TOM JONAS IMPRESSED ahead. It’s been two years in 353 St. Nicolas Street, Suite 200 it to South Africa 2010 with- “At the end of the day, But John’s new colleagues his rear view mirror, but he Montreal, Quebec, Canada H2Y 2P1 out him he’d still be happy. wherever you are playing foot- Tel: (514) 931-0422 • Fax: (514) 931-0455 at Miami F.C. are already can still recall the World Cup “It’s not about Avery ball, it could be the MLS, it E-mail: [email protected] pleased. experience with awe. John,” he said. “It’s about could be the USL, it could be “You see someone with “It is the best moment in Jamaica Bureau Trinidad and Tobago.” the English first, second, third his age still out there running your football career, ever,” he MARIE GREGORY division, it could be some- as hard (as anyone),” said said. (876) 925-5640 ENTHUSIASM where else in the world, once P.O. Box 127, Constant Spring Eric Vasquez, who played In the meantime, his foot- you’re competing, once you Kingston 8, Jamaica against John when both were TAINTED ball is being played in a are fit and once you’re doing Opinions expressed by editors and writers in the MLS. “You respect But John admitted that league rated lower than the what is needed to be on the are not necessarily those of thepublisher. that.” the warm memories of T&T’s MLS. He is part of a roster national team and competing “Since he’s got here he success on the world stage sprinkled with various nation- week in, week out, you should brought experience and the were somewhat tainted by Caribbean Today, an independent alities, including Brazilians, earn a call,” explained the man right attitude and the right heated feelings which surfaced news magazine, is published every month Americans, Jamaicans, from Vance River, Trinidad. mentality,” explained Sean during a money dispute by Caribbean Publishing & Services, Inc. Haitians, Colombians and “Once you’re getting the Fraser, a Jamaica internation- between the “Soca Warriors” Caribbean Today is not responsible Hondurans. His head coach job done, who cares what for unsolicited manuscripts or photos. To al in his third year at the club, and the T&T Football speaks mostly Portugese. But league you’re playing in?” guarantee return, please include a self- “and that’s what we need.” Federation. The players said none of this has seriously If it sounds like John is addressed stamped envelope. While Miami F.C. has they were owed more money; Articles appearing in Caribbean affected him. In May, John singing the Blues, maybe it’s struggled offensively all sea- the federation held out. And Today may not be reproduced without said the club embraced his because he is. son, scoring 12 goals in 16 USL although the matter was set- written permission of the editor. tled by a court recently, with arrival. His enthusiasm for the

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VIEWPOINT www.caribbeantoday.com Dissin’ the diaspora, again Why call them ‘dirty’ old men? BEVAN SPRINGER has been made, but too little to t’s always the women who write about, except to say that are clamoring for love and Communication is the basis the island of Jamaica is a shin- Iromance, but what about for life. When communication ing light within CARICOM the men, especially the old fails, abnormality sets in. (Caribbean community) when men? it comes to securing the servic- When you are young and This principle was demon- es of the diaspora, while still strong you are respected, strated recently in New York falling short of an acceptable loved, admired, perhaps even with a decision, seemingly standard. Speaking at a recent feared. But as you go up in influenced by the Caribbean diaspora conference in age you are ridiculed, derided, diplomatic corps, to retain the Jamaica, Prime Minister Bruce laughed at, mocked, patron- services of a “mainstream” Golding is reported to have ized and, at best, tolerated, usually if you go looking for public relations firm to com- said that often when the coun- love. municate to members of the try needed an expert to solve a Just because one grows diaspora and the black media. problem the tendency was to older, one is not expected to The event was the look everywhere except among “our Jamaican people.” He enjoy the passions and pleas- Conference on the Caribbean, ures of love. So much so, that which attracted several said more needed to be done in order to open a line so that if an older man pursues love, Caribbean heads of state and too, and not body, I can only conjure up so the government can know who he is deemed dirty. Cabinet ministers who arrived It was while in the compa- because the much fantasy to rise to the in New York rather surprised is overseas and who is “here in passage of occasion. Frankly, I’m all out Jamaica” that has an interest in ny of some older men that the to hear that some local media question of old men and love time has of fantasies. As a result, we operatives were considering a helping, as well as the ability to crept up does just roll over and go to sleep help. He said the diaspora has came up. “Why is it that the boycott of the meetings engi- term dirty is placed before a it mean that every night.” a spirit of goodwill that is pow- neered by the respected man’s name just because he is the thrill of His wife of course, would erful, on which a value could Harlem Congressman Charles old and happens to still look the chase is deem him sexless. But put not be placed and was some- Rangel, who chairs the power- at a woman?” I asked. gone. It just that same man with a young ful United States Ways and thing that Jamaica should take isn’t fair, and TONY wench and listen to the bells Means Committee. advantage of. RESPECT here’s why. ROBINSON and whistles as they chime, The boycott suggestion, Young men sow wild oats, There is a clamor and clang, as the once attributed to Guyanese broad- SHAME while old men reap scorn and certain physi- rusted pistons find a new gear caster Bobby Vieira, general My conversation with the ridicule. Even as women chide cal and physiological ironic and a new lease on life. But manager of One Caribbean New York-based diplomat sur- these young men and some twist to this dirty old men tale. the price he has to pay for Radio, and supported by some prisingly revealed - or maybe men grudgingly admire them, For, as the man gets older, he needing love and fulfilling his media colleagues, alarmed not so surprisingly - that our there is a certain respect that not only seeks out younger lust is to be called dirty. several of the visiting heads region’s representatives in is heaped upon them, for the women by choice only, but Women’s bodies are who must have been con- Manhattan were unaware of men would love to be in their basically is driven to it. He has viewed by grandpa with the cerned about a potentially any Caribbean public relations shoes, and the women would to, just to keep his engines same desire at age 75 as they hostile response from the dias- firms who could communicate love to get a piece of the running. He has no choice. were at age 25. But at 25 you pora for an important diaspo- to their own people and whose action. As he grows a little could pick and choose and ra-centered event that had services could be retained for older, he is deemed suave, ‘UNSEEN FORCE’ refuse, while at 75 the pickings been so poorly publicized the Caribbean conference. debonair, dapper and daring, I spoke to some older are slim and the old man is throughout the Caribbean What a shame, I thought, still a force to be reckoned men, dirty and otherwise, and grateful for any young thing American community. underscoring the pervasive with. Gray at the temples, still they all told me the same who winks his way. And for Thankfully, all things typi- ignorance across the region erect, even when he’s laying thing: “An older woman just this he is deemed dirty. cally work together for good and in the marketplace about down, he is a lustful, ribald, doesn’t do it for me anymore.” and the protests of an out- the professional skills within raunchy, rollicking, robust In essence, they found it virtu- TRUTH raged broadcaster, published our expatriate communities - man. That is, until somewhere ally impossible, to achieve, The same lust that lingers on the popular Internet-based an ignorance that perpetuates along the line, as the years much less maintain an erec- in the loins of the 20 year old CaribbeanWorldNews.com, the barrel mentality - perhaps creep up, he one day tion with a woman who was lays waiting in the lair of the may have brought greater that’s what Caribbean approaches a woman and hor- up in age. 70 year old. And not because attention to the conference Americans are limited to con- ror of horrors, instead of smil- Now this is no indictment he can’t sprint down the track and energized the public rela- tributing in their eyes. ing back and taking him on, on older women, for they too as fast or as often as he used tions agency in question to Sadly, those leaders and she recoils in horror and her have their story, but rather an to means that he has given up ramp up their communications organizations who are aware eyes say it all. “Get away from honest confession from older the sport. Give the old man a activities. of the depth of talent in the me you dirty old man.” men who are virtually prison- break, after all, even horses diaspora still remain attracted Dirty old man…the stark ers of this cruel and bitter are put out to stud after they CONTEMPT to the Madison Avenue mind- realization hits home hard, irony, victims of their own have retired, so what about devices. The fact is, they can old men? No one calls those A diplomat expressed a set, which rewards companies, that awful word, dirty, depict- now only be turned on by examples of equestrian ele- measure of disgust with the some of which burn more ing degradation, dankness, young nubile lasses. “I still gance dirty old horses? Neigh, Caribbean World News arti- energy and resources on pitch- dourness, doing dismal dis- love my wife, but after 40 they are proudly looked upon cle. As a champion for revers- ing clients and on overhead gusting dastardly damning years of marriage, and doing as prizes, and good money is ing the inverted prejudice expenditure than they do on deeds. When did this happen? meeting client needs once the But dirty old men need love the same thing with the same from numerous Caribbean (CONTINUED ON PAGE 10) government and private sector lucrative contracts have been organizations against diaspora inked. professionals, I had to dis- Will we ever see a change tance myself from the boycott to this affront to Caribbean call, but nevertheless point identity and independence? out that decision makers con- My fervent prayer is that we sistently show contempt will sooner than later. towards black, hispanic and It starts with communica- Caribbean professionals in the tion. Maybe there is a silver marketplace. This is a topic lining in all of this. about which I have extensive- The dialogue will surely ly written and discussed on air continue. over the years and a subject that was fully ventilated at Bevan Springer is director of May’s Caribbean Media Counterpart International’s Exchange on Sustainable Caribbean Media Exchange Tourism (CMEx), held in San on Sustainable Tourism Juan, Puerto Rico. (CMEx). Admittedly some progress ®

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(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9) But no old man would pleasure, they call him dirty. only thing dirty about it, is the fit, shave the head, so you will have the strength, the power Well the plain truth is, like it fuel pump. be still deemed a virile pas- paid for them too. or the wherewithal to get or not, call them what you And how does one grow sionate man, and not a dirty The basic fact is, a young down and dirty with any may, dirty old men need older, still maintain the pas- old man. man of lusty habits and wild younger woman. Simply put, romance too, and thank heav- sion, the lust and the sexuality ways should be the one who is he can’t risk it, as his heart en for the young women who while seeking love without [email protected] called dirty, for the things that may give out. Instead, he’s just accommodate them, but thank being called dirty? he wants to do with women at content with a canter around Viagra even more. The old car Simple, don’t look your ® times stretch the imagination. the park, and for that simple may need a booster, and the age, stay slim, exercise, stay

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BUSINESS www.caribbeantoday.com Caribbean call centers rapidly expanding ~ report SAN FRANCISCO – from the Caribbean Nearshore consumers”, the report stated. A newly updated market due to the high levels report on Caribbean of care provided to their end- ® call centers shows they are rapidly expanding. The report, pub- lished by the Zagada Institute, the region’s leading independent research analyst, and released here late last month, said the Caribbean agent posi- tions, now about 60,000, will exceed 100,000 by 2010. The report said over 90 percent of this growth comes from U.S.-linked businesses are on the rise in the Caribbean. service suppliers fulfill- ing projects for Fortune 1000 kets. Eastern Caribbean States and large United States corpo- The report evaluated the (OECS) were also assessed. rations. entire Caribbean market with The report also featured The report also detailed complete assessment of the three case studies of compa- factors driving the high level larger maturing locations, nies successfully operating in of satisfaction that U.S. corpo- such as Jamaica. Other mar- Jamaica, the Dominican rate customers and their kets, such as Barbados, Republic and the Eastern clients are reportedly receiv- Trinidad, Guyana and the Caribbean. ing from leading Caribbean seven smaller markets making As a core business func- vendors across regional mar- up the Organization of tion, it said customer care service is an important deter- minant of firm profits, and BUSINESS BRIEFS that contact center operations are essentially providing serv- • N.Y. pledges big investment said Trinidad and Tobago was being ice care to end-consumers in in Caribbean removed from the program the outsourcing process, or A New York official has pledged to because it had become a “high what is called “metacare” in expand the city’s investment income” nation, based on the latest the Nearshore context. opportunities in the Caribbean in a statistics from the World Bank. few months. T&T’s State Minister in the ‘BLUNDER’ City Comptroller William Ministry of Finance Mariano The report found that Thompson, whose roots are in St. Browne said that the development firms ignoring metacare in Kitts, said that by September or will affect only about two percent their site selection and part- October he will announce “sub- of this country’s exports. nering process may be making stantial investments” in the region. a “strategic blunder”. It said Thompson said these would • U.S. extends trade agent growth and contact include real estate, private equity agreement with Caribbean centre expansion in the infrastructure and a pension fund, Caribbean countries have wel- Caribbean Nearshore market as well as industries ranging from comed the extension of the have doubled over the last 24 health care to financial services, Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership months, stating that both energy and telecommunications. Act, saying it would allow for fur- internal and external drivers “If we didn’t invest in the ther growth of the garment indus- have played crucial roles in Caribbean, we would be missing try in the region. driving the growth and expan- the boat,” the comptroller said. Guyana’s President Bharrat sion process. Jagdeo said that information “U.S. corporations have • U.S. removes ‘too rich’ T&T regarding the extension of the Act realized both cost savings and from preference until 2010 was given to Caribbean revenue generated growth United States President George W. leaders when they attended the Bush will remove Trinidad and recent Caribbean Conference in the Tobago from a trade program United States. known as the Generalized System “As you are aware, the expira- of Preferences (GSP) because it tion of that Act would have created has become too rich for the initia- significant hardship for many sec- tive. tors, especially the garment In a letter dated June 30, importing sector of the Caribbean,” addressed to the Speaker of the Jagdeo said. U.S. House of Representatives and president of the U.S. Senate, Bush ®

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www.caribbeantoday.com JAMAICA SUPPLEMENT ~ A Caribbean Today feature celebrating Jamaica’s 46th Independence Jamaican students shine bright on world’s technology stage MARIE GREGORY an appropriate challenge. ners. In 2006 the The team designed a soft- Jamaicans lost to t has been an amazing ware program called Guatemala in the year for four students of CADI, Computer Aided regional finals, but INorthern Caribbean Distance Instruction, an the 2007 result was University (NCU) in interactive classroom pro- ample compensa- Mandeville, Jamaica. gram for use at the terti- tion. The team The young men, members ary level. This program won the competi- of the Department of allows long distance edu- tion for selection Computer and Information cation from any site that from over 200 Sciences at NCU, are Damion has Internet access. members of Mitchell, of Coleyville; Ayson Mitchell explained to NCU’s Baxter from Newport; Conroy Caribbean Today recently Department of Smith of Moravia, all in the that having produced the Computer and parish of Manchester; and program and having it Information Imran Allie of Siloah, St. recognized through the Sciences. Elizabeth. They came to the Imagine Cup success, the Department Chair attention of the world before task now is to market it. Kenrie Hylton said they had even graduated from He said a pilot project is they were all four NCU. underway at NCU using “exceptional” Last summer, led by their the software to link the young men who advisor Kenrie Hylton, chair- university’s different cam- were selected not person of the department, the puses. on talent alone, Small tests are ongo- The Jamaican team of, from left, Ayson Baxter, Imran Allie, Damion Mitchell and Conroy Smith, was among the win- but “for attitude, team reached the finals of the ners at the 2007 Microsoft Imagine Cup Competition in South Korea. Microsoft Imagine Cup ing. By September the Christian ethics Competition in South Korea. team should be able to by NCU. that he was impressed by the and willingness to More than 100 teams compet- fully assess the suitability of its Yet what was important to work of the Jamaican team. take the initiative and go ed. The Jamaican team placed product. The goal is to have it them was the self-belief that But success came at a beyond and above.” third in the world after used by universities through- the competition engendered. price. In preparation for their The success of the team Thailand and Korea, beating out the region and the world. According to Mitchell, “you entry team members worked adds lustre to the name of the three other finalists - The program provides can achieve anything, by hard together for approximately Jamaica and shows that music Ireland, Austria and Serbia. translation into 12 different work.” eight months, two of them and sport are not the only The Imagine Cup compe- languages, making the sharing One practical off shoot of combining this effort with full- areas in which multi-talented tition was started by Microsoft of material a reality. the team’s success was an invi- time jobs. Their social life was young people prepared to in 2002.The aim was to tation to visit Silicon Valley in non-existent. Sleep was in work hard can achieve. It encourage students to use ‘MORE SAVVY’ California earlier this year short supply. should also encourage other their creativity to find solu- Asked what difference the where they attended a two- NCU had entered the students to strive for success tions to actual world prob- win had made to team mem- week Imagine Cup Imagine Cup competition pre- and remain in Jamaica to put lems. The theme for the 2007 bers, Mitchell said that for all Accelerator Program spon- viously. In 2005 the then team their talents to good use. competition was “Imagine a their experience in the world sored by Microsoft and British was the regional winner and world where technology of information technology, he Telecom. Joe Wilson, senior went to the finals in Marie Gregory is a freelance enables a better world for all”. felt they were now “much director of academic initiative Yokohama, Japan. That team writer for Caribbean Today. With Jamaica’s new found more savvy in the use of soft- for Microsoft, said at the time did not place among the win- emphasis on E-learning, it was ware.” All four are employed ® Jamaica recommits to Caribbean integration ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – succeed. “It imposes determine how, together, we Jamaica has reaffirmed its “We curse the dark- on us obligations to can deal with the rest of the commitment to the regional ness instead of shining be fulfilled and world - a world which appears integration movement, even some light,” Golding actions we must at times to be done with us as it recognized that the said, noting that “the take. We may not even before we are ready for Caribbean community debate as to what we are, have done so as it,” he told delegates. (CARICOM) remains a as against what some feel assiduously as we “community of sovereign we should be, refuses to should have. There SHELTER nations with a shared history, be adjourned.” have been Golding added that seeking to forge a common instances when we regional leaders were being destiny”. COMMON GOOD substituted cyni- called upon by their popula- Prime Minister Bruce He said that despite cism for enthusi- tions to shelter them from Golding said that despite the being a community of asm, when we being “battered and bruised recognition of individual sov- sovereign nations with a despaired instead by forces that are neither of ereign status, CARICOM was shared history, the of being bold their making nor within our created to fulfill the dreams of regional countries should enough to dare, control.” the people of the Caribbean also recognize that they when we retreated But the Jamaica leader to live in a peaceful and safe can synchronize their instead of said that it was important for environment, protect their efforts for common good advanced, when we the leadership, in times of cri- rights, as well as providing for and that “in this harsh, asked ‘why’ instead sis like these, to rise to the Golding an improved standard of liv- fiercely competitive glob- of ‘why not’. occasion and “go where others ing. al environment, the chal- Caribbean people. “CARICOM are unwilling to go, to grasp But he told the ceremoni- lenges we face may be too “If the geese can learn it has not failed us. If there be where others are unable to al opening of the recent 29th much for each of us but not and can do it, there is no rea- any failure, it is we who have reach, if we are to pilot the annual meeting of CARI- too much for the community son why we can’t,” he said, failed CARICOM,” Golding way through the storm. COM leaders here that as a whole.” noting that the Revised said, adding that the region “That is the call that is Caribbean countries have Using the flight of a flock Treaty of Chaguaramas that needs to review the accom- made on us as leaders. CARI- spent “much time bemoaning of geese to illustrate how governs the existing relation- plishments and failures over COM provides the frame- our lack of progress” and unity resulted in them con- ship among states within the years. work. The Caribbean people were allowing themselves to serving much of their energy CARICOM is a pact that “We must recognize that are awaiting our response,” he be “consumed by our failures and achieving greater success, must be honoured and to our engagement does not stop added. instead of summoning the will Golding said there was noth- which the region must be at how we deal with each to do what must be done to ing intrinsically wrong with faithful. other but must go further to ®

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JAMAICA SUPPLEMENT www.caribbeantoday.com ~ A Caribbean Today feature celebrating Jamaica’s 46th Independence Jamaican diaspora confab draws youth, bigger numbers from overseas GORDON WILLIAMS been building on what has caused our nationals abroad been achieved.” to have second thoughts about KINGSTON, Jamaica – A Many representatives of coming home,” admitted heavy injection of youthful the diaspora also appeared Minister of Justice Dorothy voices helped expand the satisfied with the “bridge” Lightbourne. overseas representation and being built between the island However, newly appoint- focus of the Third Biennial and its nationals overseas. ed Minister of National Jamaica Diaspora Conference “I think the movement Security Trevor MacMillan held here last month. has come a long way, provid- promised the diaspora that A huge chunk of the esti- ing a platform for communica- maximum effort would be mated 700 participants, prima- tion and collaboration,” said made to address the issue. rily from the United States, U.S.-based attorney Marlon MacMillan, who blamed the United Kingdom and Canada, Hill, a delegate at the confer- majority of violent crimes on who attended the two-day ence. gang-related activities, out- event at the Jamaica “People now have a lane lined strategies to deal with Conference Center, fit into the where they can communicate the crime rate, which has 18-30 age group, including with the government in caused more than 700 murders more than 100 youngsters Jamaica. We now have to since the start of the year. from the U.K. and Canada. decide, as a community, to Those measures included They were determined to find a way to use this lane to stiffer penalties for gun make a mark. Minister of National Security Colonel Trevor MacMillan addresses crime and violence, find value to them and their crimes, more social interven- major issues of concern to Jamaicans at home and abroad. “It’s very important for organization.” tion programs, and improving third generation Jamaicans some 400 showed up. People’s National Party (PNP) the morale of the police force abroad to participate,” said Observers not directly in general elections last year. WORKSHOPS and intelligence-gathering Damian Brown, a Jamaican- involved with the conference, However, the current govern- One avenue provided at operations. born student based in Canada. but interested in Jamaica’s ment has pledged to continue the conference was work- “We will not surrender to “…We realize that we efforts to galvanize its diaspo- to attract participation from shops, which addressed vari- (the criminal elements),” have to make a contribution, ra community, also attended Jamaicans overseas in nation ous issues, including: crime MacMillan said. give back to our country.” this year. building. The previous admin- and justice, education and cul- MacMillan also called on Jamaica was equally eager “For this side of the istration has been encouraged ture, the church, economic the diaspora to lobby its gov- to show its recognition of the world Jamaica is charting the by progress in this area. growth and investment devel- ernment overseas to help stop diaspora community and the course,” said Dr. Ronald “There has been a change opment, and youth and future the flow of guns into Jamaica. country’s willingness to sup- Robinson, minister of state in in government and to be leadership. Some topics, such port it, despite a recent Jamaica’s Minister of Foreign truthful none of what we start- as crime and justice, appeared DUAL CITIZENSHIP change of government. The Affairs and Foreign Trade in ed has been removed,” said to generate more intensity Dual citizenship was country also exhibited pride his address to the conference. Delano Franklyn, the former than others. Overseas-based another topic that earned that the Caribbean island had minister of state in the Jamaicans have expressed focus at the conference. displayed leadership in gather- NEW GOV’T, SAME Ministry of Foreign Affairs concern over the crime in the Recent election results in ing its nationals from overseas COURSE and Foreign Trade, who was country, especially the rapidly Jamaica brought the issue to a in an attempt to embrace their The conference, carrying a instrumental in the promoting escalating murder rate, which head as several seats in the contributions. The numbers of theme “Borderless Partnership the Jamaican diaspora move- they claim is a deterrent to House of Parliament were those attending offered evi- for Development”, was the ment. visiting the island. The gov- being challenged on the basis dence of the growing interest. first staged under the Jamaica “Based on what I’ve seen ernment appeared to acknowl- that the elected member held The first biennial conference Labour Party (JLP) adminis- and experienced so far they edge the claim is legitimate. citizenship of another country. drew 250 delegates. In 2006, tration, which defeated the (the JLP government) have “We know that crime and violence in Jamaica has (CONTINUED ON PAGE 14) Jamaican-born U.S. soldier BLOOMING ROYALTY dies in trying to aid family NEW YORK – Caribbean return of American Councilman Leroy our remain- Comrie has offered condo- ing young lences to the family of fallen men and Jamaica-born soldier Andrew women cur- Seabrooks who was killed in rently serv- Afghanistan last month while ing abroad,” serving in the United States added Army. Comrie, The United States’ representa- Department of Defense said tive for the Seabrooks that Seabrooks, 36, and three 27th District other soldiers were killed by a in Queens, New York. roadside bomb and small arms Family members said Sgt. fire in Kandahar. Seabrooks, 36, who had lived “I am sure that his passing in South Ozone Park in must be terribly painful for his Queens and was a mechanic family, but it is my hope that with the New York National they will find some comfort in Guard, had volunteered to the fact that his death was a serve in Iraq four years ago to noble one, in defense of the earn extra money when the ideals that we hold sacred in family’s home on 133rd Street this nation,” said Comrie, the in South Ozone Park faced son of Jamaican immigrants. foreclosure. Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, right, is greeted by Jamaica’s Prime Minister Bruce Golding and his wife, Lorna, second right, at the “I want to urge my fellow Jamaican display of the Chelsea Flower Show held recently on the Royal Horticultural Show Grounds in London, England. New Yorkers to remember the SERVED Jamaica gained Independence from Britain in 1962. Golding led a delegation to the United Kingdom where he met representa- Seabrooks family in their Seabrooks was, however, tives of the Jamaica diaspora and Britain’s Prime Minister Gordon Brown. He was also a special guest at the first in a series of prayers, with the added hope community meetings at the Kensington Town Hall in London. that we shall soon see the safe (CONTINUED ON PAGE 14)

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www.caribbeantoday.com JAMAICA SUPPLEMENT ~ A Caribbean Today feature celebrating Jamaica’s 46th Independence Jamaican diaspora confab draws youth, bigger numbers from overseas (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13) American citizen. He subse- plans by his government to that in order to be eligible to to be chaired by Professor Rex quently denounced his U.S. appoint diaspora members to be a parliamentarian or sena- Nettleford, will administer In one instance, a citizenship. the Senate. tor you must not be someone projects and programs on Jamaican court ruled Daryl In his address to the con- “All of that of course has who has sworn allegiance to behalf of the diaspora. Vaz, who was elected on the ference, Prime Minister Bruce now been challenged by the JLP ticket, could not keep his Golding said the issue of dual dual citizenship issue where seat because he was an citizenship was preventing the Supreme Court has ruled Jamaican-born U.S. soldier dies in trying to aid family

(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13) selfless devotion to his family, Gloria Hedges, 22, who but also underscores the depth lives at Seabrooks’s home, said in Afghanistan about six of the foreclosure crisis that this he had called home last month, months and was about to country has yet to come to grips just hours before he died. come home for a week in July, with and address on a national “He told me he was com- family members said. level,” Comrie continued. ing home,” she said. “That “Like many young men He said the southeast was the last time I talked to and women before him, Sgt. Queens community is the epi- him.” Seabrooks volunteered to center of the foreclosure crisis In civilian life, Seabrooks serve his nation and his com- in New York City, “where you worked as a mechanic at his munity,” Comrie said. can find three to four homes home and drove an independ- “I was particularly moved A large overseas contingent attended the Third Biennial Jamaican Diaspora Conference on one block alone undergo- ent cab, family members said. in Kingston last month. to read that his primary goal ing foreclosure. Seabrooks joined the Army 17 in putting himself in harm’s “Such scenarios have a years ago and served as head way was to help stop his fami- foreign state,” Golding said. Gordon Williams is Caribbean devastating effect on the of the household after his Meanwhile, the govern- Today’s managing editor. ly’s home from going into entire community and created mother died in 2005, family foreclosure. ment announced the establish- Photographs by Michael a climate where families are members said. ment of the Jamaican Diaspora Sloley. “Such sacrifice is not under enormous stress.” indicative of Sgt. Seabrooks’s ® Foundation. The foundation, ® New advisory board

elegates from the Jamaican diaspora Dlast month elected a seven-member advisory board to the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. The board, whose mem- bers represent the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, includes: Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams and Claudette Cameron- Stewart (Canada); Celia Grandison-Markey and Derrick Douglas (U.K.); and Patrick Beckford, Wayland Richards and Marlon Hill (U.S.). The board was elected at the third biennial conference of the Jamaican diaspora held in Kingston. Ffolkes- Abrahams is serving her third year two-year term and Hill his second. Cameron-Stewart, Grandison-Markey, Douglas, Beckford and Richards are first time members. The board is expected to meet twice per year with the minister of state in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to execute next steps for the action plans generated from the workshops at the confer- ence. The next biennial conference is scheduled for June 2010. For more information on the Jamaican diaspora, visit http://www.jamaican- diaspora.gov.jm ®

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JAMAICA Jamaican Students Learn To Manage Money Dateline Today he best way to learn “People are something is to teach it. underestimating how That is one of the main powerful these young people are,” said elements behind a new Commonwealth Secretariat advisor Mrs. programmeT to improve the financial Cheryl Bruce. “Some children have access literacy of Jamaican students. to a lot of money.” More than 500 high school Successful Regional Project students completed the Financial Mrs. Bruce said her organisation had helped Literacy project in Kingston in June. implement a similar programme in Trinidad “We were looking at behaviour change and Tobago last year. This year Dominica and wealth creation,” project coordinator and Jamaica had been added, with Jamaica Roderick Sanatan stated. having the largest programme. The Senior Lecturer at theCaribbean “There is a pattern across the Caribbean Institute of Media and Communication that children are getting money,” she pointed (CARIMAC) at the University of the West out. Indies, said the project evolved from work “When you ask them how they are being done by graduate students in the spending it, cell phones are coming up to the Communication for Social and Behaviour top.” Change course at the Institute. The students need to understand how to “There is a tremendous strength if we spend their money better, she said. The can tap into the learning patterns the young Commonwealth Secretariat will be people have,” he observed. At the closing extending the programme beyond the ceremony, outstanding groups performed Caribbean next year to give more students skits illustrating aspects of the course work. Students Certified to Manage their Money: Cheryl Bruce (left), Economic Advisor with the Commonwealth Secretariat and Earl Jarrett, General Manager JNBS engage students exposure to the concepts. “These performance elements seem to be “I would like to thank those involved in very strong in the school,” Mr. Sanatan Kathy-Ann Phillips and Shannae Thompson of Vauxhall High School, St. Andrew in a jovial discussion about savings. this project as it made me eager to save,” noted. “And multiple intelligences may be said Vauxhall High School graduating harnessed to enhance the learning while JN is one of the largest financial insti- cent needs to be doubled for the country student Ashani Thomas. “I hope they take experience.” tutions in Jamaica. to achieve a national transformation. it to more schools and especially more “Citizens are often not functionally Shifting the national orientation should Targeted Cohort of Students inner-city schools.”„ Groups of students aged 14-17 were literate, although they are educated,” said start in the schools, the general manager chosen from 12 schools across the Earl Jarrett, General Manager of Jamaica suggested. island representing a cross-section of the National. society. “There is decreasing focus on 45 High Schools to be Built important issues such as budgeting and To help develop the programme, will reduce the teacher-pupil ratio from planning, accounting for expenses and Some 45 additional high schools are to CARIMAC partnered with the where it currently stands at one to 40. saving.” be built in Jamaica, with the support of Commonwealth Secretariat and the National Education Trust (NET). The project, which is the first by the Toward National Transformation Jamaica National Building Society Minister of Education, Andrew Holness, NET, he said, supports the thrust to end the Jamaicans have become more spending (JNBS). The Secretariat is the central made this announcement while addressing shift system in high schools. oriented than savings oriented, Mr. Jarrett institution of the Commonwealth of Nations delegates at the Third Biennial Jamaican The Minister further elaborated that said. The national savings rate of 20 per Diaspora Conference last month. shift system was implemented in drive He outlined the main task of the Trust toward universal access, but noted that it “development and investment” in infra- was efficient with regard to the use of structure to significantly benefit the educa- space. However, he said it was an tion sector. Mr. Holness stated that the inefficient system in terms of the output. buildings were capital investments, which The new schools will act to fill this systematic gap.„

VERANDAH CHAT Stephanie Lugg (left), JNBS Marketing Rep. welcomes and registers young Jamaicans from the Diaspora to a Friday evening Verandah Chat’ hosted by the Society. The young people attended the Diaspora Conference held in Kingston in June.

Jamaica Gov't to Review Youth Policy Minister of Information, Culture, She noted that a number of the nation's Youth, and Sports, Olivia Grange has youth, between ages 15 to 24 years, figured said that the government is reviewing the prominently in Jamaica's crime statistics, 2004 National Youth Policy with a view to either as victims or perpetrators, adding that strengthening the position of Jamaica's many of them were unattached and deemed young people in the society. at-risk. The policy identifies focal areas for youth “When we speak of unattached, we refer participation and empowerment, and the to young persons who leave school without review, according to Ms. Grange, is intended the requisite qualifications to continue into to integrate the changes that have taken higher education or employment. Many are place since it was drafted. not actively engaged in positive activities, Speaking at a workshop on ‘Youth and not linked to any form of uplifting social Future Leadership: Sustaining Affinity to groups and are, perhaps, involved in illegal Jamaica for this Generation and Beyond’, and destructive activities,” the Minister at the Third Biennial Jamaican Diaspora pointed out. Conference held at the Jamaica Conference She noted, however, that these Centre last month, Ms. Grange leadership, and although not the majority, said government is committed to empower- could potentially determine the picture ing young people through the provision of painted of Jamaica's future.„ knowledge, skills, and competencies, to enable them to “have a positive impact on Source: The Jamaica Information Service the world” as leaders.

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www.caribbeantoday.com JAMAICA SUPPLEMENT ~ A Caribbean Today feature celebrating Jamaica’s 46th Independence Jamaican sues Barclays Bank for alleged role in slavery

NEW YORK – A ing “genocide compensation founded Arthur Heywood, ages” and that they enslaved Jamaican youth activist and punitive damages” to the Sons & Co. (Heywoods Bank) 38,620 Africans, 6,045 of in New York has filed tune of $5 billion for himself in 117. whom died during the Middle a slavery genocide law- and the black community. In 1883, the bank merged Passage before reaching the suit in state court in The lawsuit presents into Martins Bank, which, in Americas. Brooklyn, demanding details of Barclays Bank’s turn, merged into Barclays “Those enslaved were compensation for alleged role in enslaving Bank in 1968. stolen from eight different Barclays Bank’s Africans, as reported by the According to the RSG regions in Africa,” he said. alleged role in enslav- Restitution Study Group document, the Heywood “Most were enslaved in ing his Jamaican ances- (RSG) in Brooklyn in 2007, in brothers founded their bank Jamaica, and some in the tors and the “resulting a document it issued, recog- with money earned from the Carolinas (North and South) destruction” of his nizing the 200th anniversary slave trade. Campbell said the and Virginia,” Campbell African ethnic and of the end of the British slave Heywoods “used the bank to added. national identity. trade. The document noted help other merchants engage He said the Brooklyn Clive Campbell, the role of two prominent in the slave-trading business court will hear his case in leader of the Brooklyn slave-trading bankers, as well.” August. youth group Da Black Benjamin and Arthur He charged that the Defense League, told Jamaica,” he said. Heywood, brothers from Heywoods “engaged in at ® the Caribbean Media “It was foreseeable and Liverpool, England, who least 125 slave-trading voy- Corporation (CMC) late last intended that my African month that Barclays Bank ancestors, enslaved by “engaged in acts of genocide Barclays Bank, would have Ex-election boss is new commissioner of customs with the intent to destroy, in descendants,” he added. whole or in part,” his “nation- “These descendants were KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC planned to amend tax and al and ethnic group.” He intended to live under the – Former election boss customs laws to impose stiffer claimed that the money used same conditions as the origi- Danville Walker was named penalties on customs officials to start the bank, which nally enslaved – forever last month named Jamaica’s convicted of aiding and abet- Barclays Bank merged into in removed from their ethnic and new commissioner of customs. ting tax evasion or fraud. the 1960s, was earned from national group,” Campbell Walker replaces Hector Walker resigned as direc- the slave trade. continued. Jones, who retired after 39 tor of elections recently fol- “My ancestors were The Jamaican is demand- years of service at the customs lowing revelations that he forced out of Africa into department. holds United States citizen- The restructuring of cus- ship, in violation of Jamaica’s toms is seen as part of govern- Constitution. The constitution ment’s plans to increase rev- bars anyone who swears alle- enue collection. giance to a foreign power Finance Minister Audley from being a director of elec- Shaw, in his contribution to tions, senator or member of the 2008-2009 Budget Debate, Parliament. Walker said that the government ® Government collects billions of dollars under tax amnesty KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – ties and charges. According to it would be like this,” an eld- The Jamaican government has authorities, since the erly man who was close to the reported major success so far announcement of the amnesty front of the line reportedly in its tax amnesty initiative, in April, they have collected raking in billions of dollars J$2.8 billion ($39.3 million) in from taxpayers eager to avoid outstanding taxes. penalties and interest on out- Persons who make pay- standing payments. ments by July 31 will get a June 30 was the final day relief of 80 percent. This will for taxpayers to benefit from a decrease to 50 percent if pay- 100 percent relief from penal- ment is made by Aug. 31, 40 percent by Sept. 30, and 20 percent by the end of October.

The move, announced by Finance Minister Audley Shaw in his budget presenta- tion in April, is designed to bring more Jamaicans into the tax net. Shaw On June 30, hundreds of taxpayers lined up at tax told a local newspaper after 4 offices across the country, p.m. hoping to benefit from the ini- Commissioner of Taxes tiative. At the Constant Viralee Lattibeaudiere said Spring office in St Andrew, the number of cashiers at the people who stood in long Constant Spring office was winding lines complained increased to 20 to facilitate the about the wait. expected rush by taxpayers. “I knew that it would be crowded, but I never thought ®

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JAMAICA SUPPLEMENT www.caribbeantoday.com ~ A Caribbean Today feature celebrating Jamaica’s 46th Independence Fashion statement

“Caribbean Fashion Week” (CFW) landed on the runway in Jamaica last month. Nearly 50 designers showed off their stuff at the National Indoor Sports Center in Kingston and Michael Sloley, a freelance photographer for Caribbean Today, was there to capture the highlights.

American actress Nia Long was among the celebrities who strut their stuff at CFW. Here she wears a Claudia Pegus design.

Vanessa Williams is radiant in red, courtesy of Claudia Pegus.

Jamaican model Nadine Willis, baby in tow, wows the audience with a Claudia Pegus outfit.

British designer Gavin Douglas accompanies American actress Long glows in this gold dress designed by Gavin Douglas. Vanessa Williams, wearing one of his creations, down the runway.

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www.caribbeantoday.com JAMAICA SUPPLEMENT ~ A Caribbean Today feature celebrating Jamaica’s 46th Independence Immaculate celebrates 150 years of excellence in education MARIE GREGORY College Auditorium. Former teachers and administrators henomenal women of attended. A blue mahoe tree yesterday, today and was planted near the site of Ptomorrow. Such is the the new classroom block. slogan produced by the girls February saw the inaugu- of Immaculate Conception ration of the Distinguished High School, Kingston as their Lecturer Series with school celebrates 150 years of Immaculate’s own Professor existence. Yolande Chin returning to dis- The achievements of the cuss the topic “Equipping school are worth celebrating. tomorrow’s leaders through Results from external exams value-based technology- are impressive each year and enabled education”. success in sports, especially In March, St. Patrick’s swimming and tennis, keeps Day celebrated was with a the name in the public eye. supper and, in what was per- Yasmin Chong, chairper- haps the highlight of the year, son of the 150th Planning the presentation of the keys of Committee, says that the the city of Kingston to the school likes to be known as a heads of Immaculate center of excellence. Her Conception high and prep committee has been working schools, Sister Angela and towards a special anniversary Theresa Mendes, by the city’s year since Dec. 2006.Chong Mayor Desmond McKenzie. describes 2008 as “the fun This was the first school ever year,” but the hard work start- to receive such an award. ed early. An awards ceremony The anniversary commit- Kingston’s Mayor Desmond McKenzie, right, presents the keys to the city to representatives of Immaculate Conception High School. was scheduled for last month, tee plans to raise J$50 million along with a golf tournament to for various projects worked The school library will shipped over 100 boxes of new All profits from sales on that benefit the Sports Department. out in collaboration with the become a fully equipped books with 54 more to come. day were devoted to the In October, on the Feast of St. school’s administration. Some resource center with new Sister Angela, the school’s school. Thalia Lyn, head of Francis, Patron Saint of of the aims are to provide books and computers. headmistress, believed many Island Grill, handed over a Ecology, there will be a three new classrooms for the of the existing books were check for J$550,000. The new walkathon. high school population of SUPPORT either old or no longer rele- room will be known as Island At the end of the year 1,860 students, plus 240 in the This ambitious program is vant. The Florida book drive Grill classroom. National there will be an outreach proj- prep school. The swimming supported by the school’s solved that problem and Commercial Bank gave the ect at the Ozanam Home for pool will be refurbished, along alumnae association, which Chong commended that chap- money for a second to be the Aged and a mass and con- with the Summer House, one has four branches in the ter for its efforts. The target known as the NCB Dean of cert of the performing arts. of the oldest buildings on the United States (Florida, New for the library was achieved Discipline’s Office and class- The Homecoming Week campus. The cafeteria will be York and Washington D.C.) with the year only halfway room. is scheduled for this month. expanded and turned into a and Canada (Toronto). There through. The barbecue held Former students are expected health-based center. The are plans to incorporate recently completed the funds YEAR-LONG to converge at the school and music program will be revital- branches in the U.S. states of needed. One event per month was major events, such as a lunch ized with the provision of new Georgia and California. The aim of building three planned by the committee at the Terra Nova Hotel and instruments, while the Sports Europe has a virtual chapter. new classrooms is two-thirds throughout 2008. January dinner at the Jamaica Pegasus Department will be given a The Florida chapter has of the way to success. April 18 began with a mass at the Holy hotel. The week culminates temporary gym until the made a tremendous contribu- was designated Immaculate Trinity Cathedral, followed by Summer House is converted. tion to the new library. It has Conception Island Grill Day. a brunch at St. George’s (CONTINUED ON PAGE 20) No snap polls to decide dual citizenship issue ~ political scientist KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – problem was confined to cer- to declare them winners of “A general election would in the cost of living. He, how- Noted political scientist tain constituencies and the disputed constituencies where be unnecessary in the sense ever, argued that a JLP loss at Neville Duncan is against the people would like the matter successful JLP candidates are that people have already the polls in the event of snap idea of snap general elections resolved there. said to have sworn allegiance determined who their repre- elections is unlikely. to solve the dual citizenship “The voters in those con- to a foreign sentatives are, and it is only “The government has situation now confronting stituencies made their choice power, in con- those constituencies that are very little to do with it (but) the eight-month old Bruce whether or not the person had travention of disputed that one should have the feeling among both JLP Golding government. had citizenship exclusively of the constitu- an election,” Duncan said, and PNP supporters is that it At the same time, Duncan Jamaica or dual, and I think tion. warning that snap elections would work against the gov- said the ruling Jamaica Labour they want the choice to Recently could bring increased violence ernment in power,” Duncan Party (JLP) stands a good restate that position,” said the Supreme here. said. chance of returning to power Duncan. Court ruled “There might be violence, “But I don’t think so, should elections be called now. that the JLP’s because we have had severe because in a sense, the gov- Golding has already hint- POLL Member of Duncan increase in murders, and basi- ernment has not made any ed that he would be prepared An opinion poll published Parliament for cally people are just uneasy major errors except in one or to go back to the polls if per- here last month noted that the West Portland Daryl Vaz had about anything that will bring two areas. But basically they sons, who were not elected to majority of Jamaicans were sworn allegiance to the crowds out unto the streets in have kept things going, they office, were successful in not in favor of snap general United States and therefore party colors,” he explained. have not been disastrous in becoming parliamentary rep- elections and would prefer he was ineligible to sit in any way; they are likely to be resentatives by way of court that the matter be settled Parliament. The court ordered NO ERRORS returned.” rulings as a result of the citi- through by-elections in affect- a by-election for the seat, but He said the feeling among In the last general elec- zenship controversy. ed constituencies. the PNP’s candidate Abe both JLP and PNP supporters tions, the JLP won 32 of the Duncan, a lecturer at the Some defeated candidates Dabdoub has appealed the was that in the event of elec- 60 seats in the Parliament University of the West Indies, of the main Opposition matter on the basis that the tions the government could be while the PNP picked up the told the Caribbean Media People’s National Party (PNP) seat should have been turned swept from power given the other 28. Corporation (CMC) that the are seeking to get the courts over to him automatically. upsurge in crime and the rise ®

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JAMAICA SUPPLEMENT www.caribbeantoday.com ~ A Caribbean Today feature celebrating Jamaica’s 46th Independence Oxtail and broad beans, Jamaican feast to the bone utside the island, dish- a fried dumpling or two, some es like jerk chicken macaroni and cheese, plus Oand pork get a lot of your favorite drink to wash it praise for being “most down, and you’re set for a Jamaican”. However, many sumptuous feast. others are just as delicious and Here’s the way the main course is done, courtesy of a

Rice and peas Plantains • 1 teaspoon minced fresh onion, green onion, heat. Dissolve the cornstarch ginger root garlic, ginger, scotch bonnet in two tablespoons water and • 1 scotch bonnet pepper, pepper, soy sauce, thyme, salt stir into the simmering oxtail. chopped and black pepper. Heat the Cook and stir a few minutes • 2 tablespoons soy sauce vegetable oil in a large skillet until the sauce has thickened, • 1 sprig fresh thyme, chopped over medium-high heat. and the broad beans are ten- • 1/2 teaspoon salt Brown the oxtail in the der. • 1 teaspoon black pepper skillet until browned all over, Oxtail and beans • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil about 10 minutes. Place into a Cook’s note: A slow cooker • 1 1/2 cups water pressure cooker, and pour in may be used instead of a pres- • 1 cup broad beans 11/2 cups water. Cook at pres- sure cooker in step one. Simply submission to “All Recipes”: are equally favored by • 1 teaspoon pimento berries sure for 25 minutes, then place the browned oxtail and Jamaicans. or peppercorns (optional) remove from heat, and water into the slow cooker, and INGREDIENTS So Caribbean Today • 1 tablespoon cornstarch remove the lid according to cook on low for 10 hours, or • 1 pound beef oxtail, cut into offers oxtail and broad beans. • 2 tablespoons water manufacturer’s directions. high for six hours. Proceed This dish can be served with pieces Add the broad beans and with step two as stated. • 1 large onion, chopped rice and peas or white rice. METHOD pimento berries, and bring to PUB-1266_Jamaican_CarToday 6/27/08• 1 green 5:14 onion, PM thinlyPage 1sliced Add some fried ripe plantains, Toss the oxtail with the a simmer over medium-high ® • 2 cloves garlic, minced

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www.caribbeantoday.com JAMAICA SUPPLEMENT ~ A Caribbean Today feature celebrating Jamaica’s 46th Independence Jamaican Independence essay contest Essay topics • Write about your two favorite life and work impacted our nation places in Jamaica. These could during his tenure. open to Florida students include historic landmarks, places of recreation, cities, or even your • Briefly describe the significance he Jamaica tion, history and cul- family home. Name them and of Jamaica’s five national symbols. Information Service ture, geography and describe why they are your favorite. Tin Miami is accept- national develop- • There are several prominent ing entries for the annual ment. • How do you think Jamaican Jamaican landmarks (e.g. Port Independence Essay Applicants youth in the diaspora can best con- Royal, Devon House, Rose Hall Competition. must be between tribute to the nation’s development Great House, Spanish Town, etc.). The competition ages five and 18 and in the global arena. Choose any Jamaican landmark forms part Jamaica’s reside in Florida. that you know and explain briefly Independence celebrations There are three age • Do you know of a Jamaican its context to Jamaica’s rich cultur- throughout Florida com- categories: five to group or Jamaican individual who al heritage. munities in the United eight; nine to 12; and has made an outstanding contribu- States. 13 to 18. tion to their community? If so, write Each entrant must choose only one The contest, now in its For more about their contribution and its topic. The response must not eighth year, is open to all information on the impact on that community in which exceed two pages and should be Jamaican children - first contest, contact the he or she resides. double-spaced. and second generation - resid- tion is to advance community local JIS office at the Essays can be emailed to jis- ing in the state of Florida. The awareness while exposing Jamaica Consulate General in • What is the origin of reggae [email protected] or mailed to deadline for submitting entries youth to their Jamaican cul- Miami, 25 S.E. Second Ave., music? Explain the role that this the Jamaica Information Service, is July 24. ture and heritage. Suite 609, call 305-374-8431 genre of music has played in 25 S.E. Second Ave. – Suite 609, The winner in each cate- Students can choose from ext. 232, e-mail jismiami@bell- Jamaica’s social, cultural and eco- Miami, Florida 33131. gory will be awarded a plaque a selection of topics related to south.net or visit the con- nomic development. Each entry must be accompa- from the Jamaica Consulate Jamaica’s cultural heritage, sulate’s website at nied by the contestant’s name, General. including community leader- www.jamaicacgmiami.org • Who was Jamaica’s first prime address, telephone number and age. The aim of the competi- ship, entertainment, educa- ® minister? Describe briefly how his ® IMF lists reasons for Jamaica’s economic slowdown WASHINGTON – The strengthen its medium-term ranging reforms” of the tax At the same time, most International Monetary Fund public debt dynamics,” it said system, public services and directors considered that a (IMF) says Jamaica’s econom- in a statement after complet- public enterprises, underscor- stronger fiscal adjustment in ic challenges have been com- ing Article IV Consultation ing the fund’s readiness to the current budget year would pounded by natural disasters, with the Bruce Golding provide technical assistance in “make a good start to the sub- the global economic slowdown administration. its areas of competence. stantial effort needed over the and increases in oil and food Against this background, In particular, the directors coming three years to imple- prices, which have contributed the IMF directors welcomed said they saw merit in the ment the authorities’ program. to slower economic growth, the authorities’ efforts at set- early preparation of a fiscal Against this background, they rising inflation and a widening ting out an ambitious medium- Report on the Observance of encouraged the authorities to current account deficit. term macroeconomic strategy Standards and Codes (ROSC) examine carefully the scope to The Washington-based that places high priority on the to help strengthen fiscal man- reduce non-productive expen- international financial institu- maintenance of macroeco- agement and improve trans- ditures, noting that this would tion said on June 30 that nomic stability, fiscal consoli- The directors welcomed parency. help reverse the weakening strains in international finan- dation, and structural reforms. the authorities’ medium-term primary surplus projected for cial markets have put “further They encouraged the govern- program of fiscal adjustment TARGETS fiscal year 2008/2009. pressure on an economy ment to work expeditiously aimed at balancing the budget In discussing the desirable “Early fiscal adjustment reliant on external financing. toward the implementation of by fiscal year 2010/2011 and at pace of fiscal adjustment, the would also support monetary “Directors agreed that the their strategy and to build a establishing a virtuous cycle of directors recognized the need and exchange rate policies, key imperatives are to address broad domestic consensus in lower debt and higher growth. to set realistic targets and to against the backdrop of the the economy’s vulnerabilities, support of their reform initia- They noted that the provide adequate fiscal space widened current account improve Jamaica’s lackluster tives. adjustment effort would need for growth-enhancing invest- growth performance, and to be underpinned by “broad- ment spending. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 22) Immaculate celebrates 150 years of excellence in education (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18) operated the school then. Now there is one, the head- with a family picnic on the mistress Sister Angela, school grounds. although other sisters help Money is also being raised during the week of recollec- through appeals to alumnae tion held each year. What was and supporters of the school. the original school building is now a convent for nuns of the TRADITION order. The year is also a celebra- Yet Fransiscan values pre- tion of what has been achieved vail. Sister Angela is aware of by Immaculate in its 150 years. the need to be mindful of the The school began in what was students and to create the best the former Constant Spring wholesome environment in Hotel. The church bought the which they can achieve their property and started a prep potential. This is what being a and high school in one build- center of excellence is all ing. At that stage boys were about. able to attend. The name of the establishment then was Marie Gregory is a freelance Immaculate Conception writer for Caribbean Today. Academy with junior and high school departments. ® Members of Immaculate’s 150th Planning Committee enjoy getting the work done for a year of celebration. The Fransiscan Sisters

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JAMAICA SUPPLEMENT www.caribbeantoday.com ~ A Caribbean Today feature celebrating Jamaica’s 46th Independence The long road to success – Khemlanis’ march from Bombay to Jamaica MARIE GREGORY and asked Khemlani to issue a women as well as men. Thus statement expressing their the name changed to “Lord Khemlani Mart is one of concerns. He was not entirely and Lady” and the clothing Jamaica’s success stories. With complimentary to the minister business became a new chal- stores in Kingston - Tropical some of whose habits he could lenge for Suresh. Plaza, King Street and the not approve. Within hours his Later he was to cast his flagship property Manor business was locked down and eye upon a piece of land in Centre, Constant Spring – 80 of his jewellers arrested. Constant Spring. It was not manned by a staff of some Police and soldiers surround- being used and he was anxious 200, the company is certainly ed his home and placed him to find the owner. When he well established. under virtual house arrest. discovered the owner, a lady, Few shoppers realize the His son, Suresh, recalls he was invited to drink tea somewhat accidental arrival of going home from school to with her. Discussions followed the founder of it all, Madhu find members of the house- but little progress. Yet the tea Khemlani. In 1962 Khemlani hold being questioned, docu- drinking continued. Her price was a prosperous businessman ments being checked. kept increasing until eventual- in Bombay, India. One of the Khemlani’s father had 14 chil- ly she agreed to sell. Suresh largest manufacturers and dren - seven boys, seven girls. signed on a paper table nap- retailers of jewellery, he was Madhu was the third son, but kin, gave her the deposit on also president of the Jewellers his father’s favorite. Realizing the one check leaf he always Board. The then minister of that Madhu was being target- carried whenever he met her finance in India started gold ed by the authorities, his then rushed to his bank the control, whereby no jewellery father advised him to leave next day to see if the manager the country. He did, with bare- Suresh Khemlani, right, receives the Order of Distinction, a Jamaican national honor, would approve the deal. over 14 carat gold could be from Governor General Sir Kenneth Hall at Kings House. made. This was partly because ly more than the shirt on his In 1986 the building gold was being used as a back. began. Manor Centre was had met in India invited him kidney stone problem. about to take shape. The hedge against inflation and to visit in Jamaica. This was the minister believed that too TURNING POINT supermarket came first before From Hong Kong, the turning point. Soon he was IMPROVEMENT the furniture store, clothing much money was going into calling his wife in Bombay From then on, things gold instead of other areas of Khemlani travelled to the outlet, pharmacy, bank and United States and eventually saying that he had found the improved. The house rented the shops and business places the economy. perfect place to raise his chil- by Khemlani was a duplex. He Jewellers were alarmed reached Miami. A friend he which are rented out. dren and that they were to and the family lived in one Then came Hurricane come and join him. part, manufactured jewellery Gilbert and the lack of elec- It took a return visit to in the other. With two master tricity. Suresh, through the The good doctor brings Bombay to convince him that craftsmen from India and help of Prime Minister Seaga, his company there would not local trainees, they produced was able to get a transformer be allowed to operate and was mainly bangles and rings to and become the first super- ‘family’ care to Florida all but bankrupt even though supply tourist shops in market owner to reopen. The the gold controls had been Kingston and Montego Bay. development of the stores in FLORIDA - Healthcare. It’s a lifted. His wife said he had to The early Jamaican Montego Bay which sells fur- subject most people don’t settle down first and find trainees were talented people niture, Portmore, clothing and even think about until they schools for their five children who now work in New York furniture, Tropical Plaza and feel bad or have been diag- then she would come. There City, running factories or King Street came later. The nosed with some type of ill- was a further delay when operating their own businesses company said it has had offers ness that requires continual Suresh contracted jaundice in Jamaica and overseas. from other Caribbean islands medical treatment. and was not allowed to travel Yet the early years were to develop business. Whether it is high blood for several months. not easy for the Khemlani pressure, diabetes, obesity or Eventually they were able family. They pulled together NO STEREOTYPE cancer, people have been to send a telegram giving their and made many sacrifices. Successful businessman accustomed to seeing their departure date from India. They grew their own vegeta- though he is, Suresh Khemlani doctors as a systematic source But the telegram was never bles and cut costs wherever does not fulfil the stereotype. for prescriptions and treat- delivered. Mother and chil- possible. Their savings The trappings of success he ments to ease their pains and Dr. Jarrett dren arrived at the airport allowed them to open three ignores. First and foremost a suppress the symptoms of early in 1970 eager for the jewellery stores although the his guidance. family man, he prefers to their diagnosed diseases. reunion with Khemlani. They economic climate of the 1970s spend time with his wife and However, as information tech- A native of Kingston, waited, but no one came. caused two to be closed, leav- Jamaica, Dr. Jarrett has been four children rather than fre- nology is increasing, many After an hour an immigration ing the profitable Jewelerama quent the cocktail circuit. His people are opting for alterna- practicing family medicine for officer asked if there was a in Mall Plaza to survive alone. more than 20 years. He two daughters, Anisha and tive medical treatment that problem. He asked where When a men’s clothing Sonam, attend Immaculate not only treats their diseases, believes that to achieve opti- they were going and suggested store closed down, Suresh, mum health, it is imperative Conception High School. Sons but makes healing and whole- a taxi. Unfortunately Suresh now known as Steve locally, Chirag and Vikram go to some living an option. to take an approach that cou- did not have the complete decided to open a similar ples medical science with Hillel Academy. Wentworth G. Jarrett, of address. He only recalled the store in its place. He called it Suresh and his wife Dr. Jarrett’s Wellness Center innovative products and serv- name of the street and that it “Lord and Baron”. Mitzi ices that meet the diverse Karishma ,who works in the in Palmetto Bay, Florida, says was in Kingston 8. The taxi Seaga, then wife of Prime business with him, spend as “patients should be treated needs of today’s patients. driver tried in vain to find it, Minister Edward Seaga, not as diseased parts, but as a then suggested they go to encouraged him to cater to (CONTINUED ON PAGE 22) whole patient. My mission is EXPANDING Constant Spring Post Office to holistic care with total health Dr. Jarrett’s patient popu- ask directions. A postman on for the whole family.” lation not only expands from a bicycle said that he was Dr. Jarrett focuses on Miami-Dade and Broward going there to deliver a wellness, which reaches counties, but many travel telegram and they could fol- beyond healthcare and taps from abroad, including the low him. This was the very into both the psychological Caribbean, United Kingdom telegram notifying the father and physiological make-up of and Fiji, for routine visits. of his family’s arrival! patients. This approach Through traveling and More excitement was to enables him to take preven- continued education Dr. follow. They reached the tive measures that empower Jarrett has developed a global house at exactly the same patients to take control of view towards medicine that moment as an ambulance, their health through educa- enables him to connect with which had come to take tion and accountability under (CONTINUED ON PAGE 22) Khemlani to hospital with a

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www.caribbeantoday.com JAMAICA SUPPLEMENT ~ A Caribbean Today feature celebrating Jamaica’s 46th Independence JC&W to upgrade, expand network The long road to success – Khemlanis’ march from Bombay to Jamaica STOCKHOLM, CMC – Cable integration services while facil- (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21) & Wireless Jamaica has cho- itating the launch of a wide much time as possible with sen a Swedish technology range of new and innovative their children. At weekends giant as its long-term “strate- next-generation broadband they play tennis or swim gic business partner” to multimedia services, underpin- together and, whenever possi- upgrade and expand its net- ning Cable & Wireless’ sub- ble, Suresh arranges his buying work. scriber demands”, Ericsson trips abroad for school holi- Ericsson’s Systems said in a recent statement. days so that he can take them Integration, the Stockholm, “With strong partnerships all with him. Having grown up Sweden-based leading global in the U.K (United Kingdom), in a close knit family, he hopes provider of technology and Panama and Macau, Cable & they will stay together and that services to telecom operators, Wireless aims to strengthen its the children will follow into said it has signed a three-year position in the Caribbean the business. Above all, he agreement with Cable & market,” said Phil Green, hopes they will make a contri- Wireless Jamaica. president and chief executive bution to society. “As a strategic business officer of Cable & Wireless Philanthropy is part of the partner, Ericsson will provide Jamaica. Khemlani way of life. He was Cable & Wireless with systems taught this by his mother, who ® still lives in Miami after the death of her husband Madhu. IMF lists reasons for Jamaica’s economic slowdown She instilled in her family the (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20) is warranted, in particular obligation to take care of the community. Her father had deficit, higher-than-expected with respect to the risks posed lived in the south of India and Suresh and Karishma Khemlani surrounded by family members Sonam, Chirag, Vikram inflation, and the weak exter- by the unregulated investment and Anisha. in the hottest times of year he nal environment,” the direc- schemes promising implausi- would put large clay vessels of tors said. bly high rates of return. ment of Jamaica in Oct. 2007 ly’s efforts to contribute to The directors said they lemonade or iced water in the for community service and their newly adopted land. street so that passers by could COMMITMENT were encouraged by the philanthropy. After almost 40 refresh themselves. Though They commended a com- authorities’ intention to pre- years in the island and such an Marie Gregory is a freelance this was a goodwill gesture, it mitment to monetary and vent unregulated investment inauspicious arrival, it seemed writer for Caribbean Today. paid dividends as many who exchange rate flexibility, stat- schemes that are not in the a fitting culmination of a fami- stopped for refreshments dis- ing that they were reassured public interest, while ensuring ® covered his business place and that the authorities “stand that legitimate investments can went in. The good doctor brings ‘family’ care to Florida ready to take necessary actions proceed. They supported the Suresh would like to fulfil as conditions warrant.” authorities’ request for techni- patients. This is a result of his his mother’s dream of having a (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21) The directors were of the cal assistance in this regard. wife Sandra Jarrett’s involve- foundation, which would offer patients regardless of race, view that a further moderate ment as office manager. She a school and soup kitchen for color, creed or social status. rise in interest rates might be COOPERATION ensures the staff is continually the homeless. The Khemlani According to Martha Gibson, needed to alleviate inflation- Given the cross-border trained and has opportunities family operates charitable a medical assistant who has ary pressures and stem capital risks posed by such schemes, to express concerns and ideas works in Cassava Piece and worked with him for five outflows. They considered the directors also encouraged that are beneficial to patients Gulley Bank in St. Andrew, years, “he knows every that the current level of the enhanced regional coopera- and staff. helping where they can. They patient as an individual; by exchange rate broadly reflects tion among supervisors. “Our front desk is very are often called on to help face without a chart.” With fundamentals, advising the They called on the pleasant,” she proudly pro- with funerals, hospitalization this level of personal connec- incumbent administration to authorities to broaden the col- claims. “Our front desk win- and so on. The Wortley Home tion, patients know they will “stand ready to let the lection of information on the dow is always open. We’re is another neighbour to not receive generalized care Jamaican dollar adjust should formal financial system to here for the common good of receive assistance. Institutions for their individualized needs. large balance of payments allow for a “more comprehen- the patient.” also come to the company ask- Dr. Jarrett relocated from pressures persist.” sive assessment of systemic Dr. Jarrett said he is truly ing for donations such as his Palmetto Bay office (at the The directors welcomed risks, including from changes committed to keeping abreast fridges or stoves. Baptist Medical Plaza) to a new the “positive indicators of in the global and domestic of the growing, diverse medical Suresh was awarded a office in West Kendall. The new banking sector soundness,” economic environments.” needs. He is creating a brand national honor - the Order of place is designed especially with stressing that continued vigi- of products and services that Distinction - by the govern- his patients in mind. lance over the financial sector ® will ensure his patients obtain “I’m expecting this move optimum health. In addition to to add tremendously to our family healthcare, once at the practice,” he explained. “We’ll new location, Dr. Jarrett will have more flexibility and be be more focused on holistic able to better meet the needs principles. He has developed, of our patients.” and plans to introduce services The new facility sits on a that include nutritional guid- lake. But perhaps one of the ance, spa services (massage most significant elements of therapy and skincare), person- the new office is the absence alized support and a series of of a sliding window in the seminars and workshops that waiting area –a window found reflect his commitment to edu- in most offices that is usually cate his patients. closed and keeps patients So, if you want to take wondering what’s going on in charge of your health with a the back. According to holistic approach, visit Dr. Debbie McFarlane, a medical Jarrett’s Wellness Center. The assistant in the office for eight service will make you feel like years, “we get close to the you’re a part of one big, lov- patients…no medicine can ing family, which is enough to provide what a friendly face make you feel better from the can do for a patient who is start. already feeling bad.” Edited from a contributed VISION story written by Genyne Dr. Jarrett’s staff has Malone-Sykes. grasped his vision and reflects his compassion for his ®

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JAMAICA SUPPLEMENT www.caribbeantoday.com ~ A Caribbean Today feature celebrating Jamaica’s 46th Independence Government names new Air Jamaica board of directors KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – has been losing quite a bit of However, Air Jamaica sources A new nine-member board funds every month, some- say that Banmiller is the front- for Air Jamaica has been where between 10 and 12 mil- runner given his reputation named, with Canadian airline lion U.S. dollars, so the first for turning around loss-mak- executive David Banmiller thing that the board has been ing entities. tipped to take up the post of mandated to do is to try and Wehby revealed that chief executive officer. stablize the air- under the terms of the divest- Senator Don Wheby, min- line to ensure ment agreement being pur- ister without portfolio in the that those loses sued, Jamaica is seeking to Ministry of Finance who are reduced as retain only about 20-percent announced the new board, best as possi- ownership of Air Jamaica. He said Shirley Williams will ble,” the minis- added that government has set remain as chairman, but that ter told jour- out specific guidelines for the she would surrender the day- nalists at a takeover in order to protect to-day operations to the chief recent press and maintain the Air Jamaica executive officer when that briefing. Wehby brand name. person is named. “The sec- “The selected partner The other members from ond thing is that they need to must commit to providing the old board to stay on are restructure the airline for it to adequate airlift to Jamaica as Richard Byles, Wilfred become more efficient; and a tourist destination, the Bagaloo, Dennis Lalor and the third thing is that we want prospective partner must have ing significant losses over sev- country’s resources. Omar Parkins. Those being to divest the airline by 2009.” extensive airline experience eral years. Last year, Air Jamaica added are Dr. Carolyn Hayle, and the appropriate capital,” Last month, Wehby lost $170 million, and this year university lecturer; Colin CEO SHORT LIST he added. demanded the resignation of it is projected to lose another Steele, accountant; Christopher Wehby disclosed that up The minister said it will the 14-member board, shortly $200 million. Berry, investment banker; and to four people have been take some $300 million to after Prime Minister Bruce Bank of Jamaica Governor short-listed as candidates for $500 million to capitalize the Golding bemoaned the air- ® Derrick Lattibeaudierre. the post of chief executive airline, which has been mak- line’s continued drain on the “The airline as you know officer, including Banmiller.

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www.caribbeantoday.com JAMAICA SUPPLEMENT ~ A Caribbean Today feature celebrating Jamaica’s 46th Independence Voluntary medical team targets Jamaica for humanitarian aid ova Southeastern (NSU-COM) in Florida to provide health care services group, comprising 42 practi- our efforts.” University College of recently sent over 130 volun- to the community. tioners and 90 students in the NOsteopathic Medicine teers to rural areas of Jamaica The volunteer medical fields of osteopathic medicine, SCHEDULE dentistry, occupational thera- During the recent medical py, public health, pharmacy, outreach endeavor, the partic- optometry and physical thera- ipants were scheduled to first py carried out a 10-day visit Jamaica’s capital humanitarian effort. Kingston and spend the Since its inception eight remainder of the trip visiting years ago, the college’s annual St. Mary, which is one of “Medical Mission to Jamaica” Jamaica’s smallest parishes. In has allowed the participants to total, they were expected to develop relationships with see approximately 3,500 community residents and patients. Because the humani- compile medical histories on tarian excursion is volunteer- the patients. based, the participants are “We are prepared to treat responsible for all expenses, a variety of medical condi- including airfare, food and tions while visiting two areas lodging. of Jamaica,” said Paula “I went on the Jamaica Anderson-Worts, associate mission when I was a student professor of family medicine and am thrilled to be return- at NSU-COM who coordi- ing to work with these warm nates the college’s medical and welcoming communities missions to Jamaica and of people,” said Joanna serves as director of the fami- Drowos, currently completing ly practice residency at her family medicine residency Broward General Medical at Broward General Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, Center. “I am proud of the Florida. international humanitarian “Over the past eight efforts NSU participates in years, we have had the unique and am honored to serve opportunity to provide a vari- alongside this group of incred- ety of health care services to ible physicians and students these communities and have that is donating its time and seen some worthwhile out- skills to this wonderful cause.” comes in the area due to ®

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JAMAICA SUPPLEMENT www.caribbeantoday.com ~ A Caribbean Today feature celebrating Jamaica’s 46th Independence Reggae Boyz make blazing start to World Cup soccer campaign ~ T&T, Cuba, Haiti among Caribbean nations to advance GORDON WILLIAMS later, he was less enthusiastic, saying: “I didn’t like the KINGSTON, Jamaica – game.” He called on Jamaica’s Jamaica made a triumphant players to show more heart start in its latest bid to return and pursue excellence instead to soccer’s biggest stage by of settling for just being good. demolishing The Bahamas in His counterpart and fellow two World Cup qualifiers last Brazilian, Neider Dos Santos, month. credited the “experience” of The Reggae Boyz, who Jamaica for the one-sided last played in the World Cup results. Technical director René Simoes is again finals in 1998, clobbered The guiding the Reggae Boyz. Bahamas 7-0 in the first leg MIXED RESULTS here of CONCACAF’s Stage Meanwhile, Trinidad Antilles 1-0 in the second leg 2 qualifying round. They then and Tobago, another of the and advance after the first swamped the visitors 6-0 in Caribbean’s top soccer powers, game ended 0-0. Suriname won the western parish of also advanced last month, but both legs, 1-0 and 2-1, over Trelawny in the return leg. in contrasting style, while other Guyana to reach the semis. Both legs were played in less fancied teams from the Cuba eliminated Antigua Jamaica because The region were eliminated from and Barbuda in high scoring Bahamas did not have suitable the game’s biggest show, sched- games. The Cubans won in Jamaica’s captain Ricardo Gardner, right, led the Reggae Boyz off to a rousing start facilities to host its home tie. uled for 2010 in South Africa. Antigua 4-3 and then blanked against The Bahamas. T&T’s Soca Warriors, who the visitors 4-0 to advance. Yet, despite the margin of first leg draw, to be eliminated. Stage 2 have been divided into victory in both games, Jamaica’s qualified for the finals of World But Barbados was not so Cup 2006, lost their opening fortunate, despite a brave sec- St. Lucia dropped out three semi-final groups of four technical director René Simoes after being pasted 9-1 on teams with matches running had mixed reactions to the qualifier 2-1 at home to ond leg. In the first match the Bermuda, but rallied to a 2-0 Caribbean team was demol- aggregate by Guatemala, going from Aug. 20 to Nov. 19. results. down 6-0 and 3-1. St. Vincent In Group A, T&T and “The plan today was not return leg away victory to ished 8-0 by the United States. advance. It lost by a more respectable 1- and the Grenadines was elimi- Cuba will be joined by the to lose the game,” he said fol- nated on a 7-1 aggregate after U.S. and Guatemala. Group B lowing the first leg at “The Meanwhile, other regional 0 margin in the second leg at teams to advance included home, but was eliminated by a losing 3-0 and 4-1 to Canada. has Jamaica matched with Office” in Kingston on June favorites Mexico, which elimi- 15. “…Job well done.” Cuba, Haiti and Suriname. 9-0 aggregate. Grenada lost its Haiti scored a goal away from second leg 3-0 to Costa Rica, FINALS HUNT However, following the The 12 winners from second lopsided win days home to clip the Netherland after a respectable home 2-2 (CONTINUED ON PAGE 26) Who’s the fastest? Jamaica mounts sprint challenge to U.S. GORDON WILLIAMS medal recipients. Superb times and a few ell phone calls and text eyebrow-raising results at the messages crisscrossed national trials for both countries Cnational borders as – Jamaica’s in Kingston and the quickly as the athletes sped through the finish line. Who won? What time? People in Jamaica and the United States were eager to

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United States’ in California – proved once again that it will likely be left to the Caribbean island of nearly three million to Bolt pose the biggest threat to a nation whose population bor- know. Over a riveting last ders on 300 million. And it will weekend in June, it became all be played out for the world clear that this year’s Olympic in track and field’s marquee Games in China could be high- event, the 100 meters. lighted by a straight fight to the finish between Jamaican and STRONG HAND American sprinters to decide For the men, Jamaica, on the fastest in the world and (CONTINUED ON PAGE 26)

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www.caribbeantoday.com JAMAICA SUPPLEMENT ~ A Caribbean Today feature celebrating Jamaica’s 46th Independence Reggae Boyz make blazing start to Who’s the fastest? Jamaica mounts sprint challenge to U.S. (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 25) lot,” he told reporters. Brown finished fourth in 10.88 World Cup soccer campaign “…Inside I was happy.” and did not qualify to compete paper, holds the strongest hand for Jamaica in the event at the (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 25) fy for the 2010 FIFA World in the race. Usain Bolt, who WOMEN PLEASED Olympics. Cup. CONCACAF’s fourth nated Belize (2-0 and 7-0), ran 9.72 seconds to smash the The women from both The U.S. women also found place finisher will play off with Honduras and Canada. Group world record in late May, easi- countries could be pleased themselves in heated competi- CONMEBOL’s fifth-place C includes Costa Rica, El ly qualified for Beijing, China with their form in the 100 tion for places in the event. team in a home-and-away Salvador, Haiti and Suriname. by winning Jamaica’s national meters as well. Muna Lee series for one of the last berths The top two from each title. In that event he clocked In Jamaica, former emerged a to the FIFA event in South semi-final group will advance 9.85 to beat former world Auburn University shocked win- Africa. ecord holder Asafa Powell, to the six-team CONCACAF r ner in 10.85 who has run as fast as 9.74. final round scheduled for Feb. seconds. Gordon Williams is Caribbean Both men denied going all out 11 to Oct. 14 2009. The top “I’m Today’s managing editor. in the final, seeking just to three teams from the final very sur- make the Olympic team. round will automatically quali- prised,” Lee ® “The aim is just to quali- said. fy,” Bolt said after the race. She But that weekend was followed America’s Tyson Gay, last through the year’s World Championships tape by Torri winner in the event, wasn’t lis- Edwards and tening. He was busy making a Lauryn mark at his own country’s trials. Williams, Gay avoided a catastrophe by who both slowing down in the first round clocked of the event before cranking it Lee 10.90. The up in the next with a quick 9.77, first five a new U.S. record. In the final women in the race broke the 11 he turned it up even more – Stewart seconds mark, but only the top albeit with help from the wind three will contest the event in – to clock a blistering 9.68, the athlete Kerron Stewart stunned Beijing. fastest ever time over the dis- the crowd at the National At the Olympics they, and tance. Assistance from the Stadium by clocking 10.80 sec- the U.S. men, will meet the wind, above the allowed level, onds to win. Second was Shelly- Jamaicans. It’s where the made the time unofficial and Ann Fraser (10.85) and third fastest in the world will win. therefore not listed as a world Sherone Simpson (10.87). record. But it signaled that Gay In what was considered an Gordon Williams is Caribbean was rounding into top form. upset, World Championships Today’s managing editor. “The time really meant a Jamaicans show their support for the Boyz. winner Veronica Campbell- ®

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JAMAICA SUPPLEMENT www.caribbeantoday.com ~ A Caribbean Today feature celebrating Jamaica’s 46th Independence Jamaica names strong team for Olympic Games in China eronica Campbell- Lloyd (4x400m), Bobby-Gaye Maurice Smith (decathlon). Information from the IAAF Brown will defend her Wilkins (4x400m), Anastasia contributed to this story. ® V200 meters title and Le-Roy (4x400m), Kenia lead Jamaica’s charge at next Sinclair (800m), Madrea month’s Olympic Games. Hyman (3000m steeplechase), AKSYON KOLEKTIF, RÈGLEMAN KI PWOPOZE AK ODISYON RÈGLEMAN AN However, Campbell- Korine Hinds (3000m steeple- AVI SA A KAPAB AFEKTE DWA LEGAL OU. TANPRI LI AVI SA A AVI AVÈK ATANSYON. Brown will not be Jamaica’s chase), Chelsea Hammond Yon tribinal te otorize avi sa a. Sa se pa demand yon avoka. only medal hope in Beijing, (long jump), Brigitte Foster- POU: Tout moun oswa enstitisyon ki posede pwopriyete nan vil Miami epi ki te peye Evalyasyon Ponpye China as the country has Hylton (100mH), Delloren 6HNRX DNRVZD (YDO\DV\RQ 3RQS\H 0LQLVLSDOLWH D WH UDQPDVH QDQ DQH ÀVNDO  MLVND DN QDQ DQH ÀVNDO  named a strong team for the Ennis-London (100mH), Aug. 8-24 event, including Vonette Dixon (100mH), For the English language version of this notice and all relevant case documents, please visit current and former world Andrea Bliss (100mH alter- www.MiamiFireFeeSettlement.com, or call 1-800-981-7567. record holders nate), Melaine Walker Para revisar las versiones traducidas español de este aviso y todos los documentos importantes del caso, visite for the 100 (400mH), Nickiesha Wilson www.MiamiFireFeeSettlement.com o llame al 1-800-981-7567. Kisa pwosè sa a konsène? Yo te pwopoze de Règleman apa nan yon pwosè 1RQDNQLPHZRSZRVqD 0DV]WDOY&LW\RI0LDPL&DVH1RV meters Usain (400mH), Shevon Stoddart aksyon kolektif sou evalyasyon ponpye ak sekou yo te fè pwopriyetè byen 11208 CA 31, 05-2117 CA 31), epi (400mH), Trecia Smith (triple imobilye peye nan vil Miami ak evènman ki te pase pandan pwosè a. De (2) 5. Si ou fè demand esklizyon ou nan: Bolt and Asafa règleman sa yo se avèk 1) vil Miami, epi 2) kabinè avoka Adorno & Yoss, LLP. a. Règleman avèk Minisipalite vil la, OSWA Powell. jump) and Olivia McKoy Pwosè a rele Masztal v. City of Miami. Moun yo tradui lajistis yo rele “Pleyan”, b. Règleman avèk kabinè avoka a, OSWA epi vil Miami rele “Defandè”. Kabinè avoka Adorno & Yoss, LLP rele “kabinè c. Toulède. They will (javelin). avoka”. Règleman yo pa vle di Minisipalite vil la oswa kabinè avoka a dakò Remak: Si ou pa presize ki règleman, y ap konsidere demand ou kòm yon be joined by pou yo angaje nan move zafè oswa nan move konduit oswa pou yo mal aji demand ou fè pou eskli tèt ou nan toulède règleman yo. oswa pou yo vyole nenpòt lwa oswa règleman nan nenpòt konsiderasyon, Tanpri asire ou ekri mo “EXCLUSION REQUEST” (demann pou esklizyon) Men eksepte pou sa ki konsène vil Miami pou pòsyon Evalyasyon sekou Ponpye/ sou kwen gòch pa anba devan anvlòp la. rising stars 6HNRXNLWHDGRSWHSRXDQHÀVNDODN7ULELQDO6LSUqP such as Kerron Usain Bolt (100m, 200m, Florid deside pwosè City of North Lauderdale v. SMM Properties se yon Si ou chwazi pou eskli tèt ou nan Gwoup la: Campbell pwosè ki legal pou yon Minisipalite pou pibliye evalyasyon pou sèvis ponpye, 2XSDSNDOLI\HSRXRNHQQQDQEHQHÀV\R Stewart, who 4x100m), Asafa Powell (100m, SDVNHVqYLVSRQS\HSZRNLUH\RQEHQHÀVHVSHV\DOSRXSZRSUL\HWHD$SDWL 2. Ou p ap jwenn pèmisyon pou fè objeksyon kont dispozisyon yo; 4x100m), Michael Frater septanm 2000, Minisipalite vil la te deside yon Evalyasyon li sipòte sou sèvis 2XSDSJHQ\HQREOLJDV\RQSRXUHVSHNWHRNHQQÀWLGHVL]\RQ\RSUDQ won the 100 ponpye sèlman epi kidonk evalyasyon an legal. Pleyan yo deklare Evalyasyon nan pwosè sa a; epi meters for women at the (100m, 4x100m), Marvin an te rete ilegal nan fonksyònman li. Pa t janm genyen okenn desizyon oswa 7DQNRXSRXQHQSzWUqJOHPDQ 0LQLVLSDOLWHYLOODRVZDNDELQqDYRND NRQNOL]\RQMLGLV\qVRXNRQÁLULYDOVD\R0HQPVL7ULELQDOODQDQ/LWLMVDDNDS a oswa toulède) kote ou te fè demand ou eskli ou: national trials late last month, Anderson (200m, 4x100m), UH]RXGODGHVLGH\R(YDO\DV\RQ3RQS\H6HNRX\RWHUHVHYZDQDQDQHÀVNDO D2XSDSNDOLI\HSRXUHVHYZDRNHQQQDQEHQHÀV\R 1997-1998 ak 1998-1999 pa t konstitisyonèl nan limit li te evalye pou sèvis b. Ou p ap jwenn pèmisyon pou fè objeksyon kont okenn and former top ranked female Dwight Thomas (4x100m), medikal ijan, Tribinal la pa pran desizyon oswa pa fè konklizyon pou endike dispozisyon; sprinter Sherone Simpson. Julien Dunkley (4x100m), Evalyasyon Ponpye/Sekou oswa Evalyasyon Ponpye te enkòrèk pase sa ki F2XSDSJHQ\HQREOLJDV\RQSRXUHVSHNWHRNHQQÀWL endike anwo a. Ni li pa t detèmine limit, si genyen, Evalyasyon Ponpye/Sekou desizyon yo pran nan pwosè sa a; epi The full Jamaican team is Andre Wellington (4x100m), te fèt yon fason inadmisib pou sèvis medikal ijan yo. Pleyan yo prezante d. Pou resevwa lajan nan plas Règleman sa yo, w ap oblije fè reklamasyon tou kont kabinè avoka pou aksyon ak inaksyon posib ki gen pwòp pwosè ou epi avèk depans ou. as follows: Christopher Williams (200m), pou wè ak premye pwosedi yo kont Minisipalite vil la nan pwosè sa a. Kabinè SONJE: OU DWE FÈ DEMAND OU POU ESKLIZYON AVÈK ANVLÒP KI GENYEN Nesta Carter (200m alternate, avoka a, san admèt responsablite ak kontestasyon toudenkou reklamasyon 7(1% ., '$7( '$7  287  6, : 3$ )Ë 6$ 62) -$1 75,%,1$/ /$ Pleyan yo, chwazi pou rezoud aksyon sa a. Kidonk, menmsi Pati yo dakò .$3$% %$< /, '(0$1' 328 (6./,=<21 28 $3 $1 5(7$ $. (19$/,' Women 4x100m), Michael Blackwood pou Règleman yo ak yon pwosesis ranbousman, pa t genyen desizyon okenn ODISYON POU RÈGLEMAN AN: A pou 9 septanm 2008 a 10:00 AM EDT, (400m, 4x400m), Ricardo Tribinal ki endike Gwoup la genyen dwa pou jwenn yon ranbousman, oswa nan adrès 73 West Flagler St, Courtroom 11-1, Miami, Florida 33130, Kerron Stewart (100m, 200m, kantite lajan ki endike a. Ni pa t genyen desizyon okenn Tribinal ki endike Tribinal la ap òganize yon Odisyon san Patipri pou konsidere si pou li akòde 4x100m), Shelly-Ann Fraser Chambers (400m, 4x400m), Gwoup la genyen dwa pou resevwa lajan nan kabinè avoka a. VqWLÀNDV\RQ*ZRXSODSRXREMHNWLI5qJOHPDQDQHSLWRXVLSRXOLDSZRXYH Kimoun ki fè pati Règleman yo? “Gwoup” oswa “Manm Gwoup” dwe vle di Règleman yo kòm Règleman ki jis, rezonab ak satisfezan. Tribinal la ap (100m, 4x100m), Sherone Sanjay Ayre (400m, 4x400m), WRXWPRXQRVZDHQVWLWLV\RQ DYqNWRXVLNVHVqOHJDONLNDOLI\H\RMDQVDGHÀQL òganize yon odisyon preliminè nan dat 22 jiyè 2008 a 10:00 AM EDT nan Allodin Fothergill (4x400m), nan paragraf 1.18 Akò Règleman an) ki posede pwopriyete nan vil Miami, menm adrès kote l ap resevwa prèv ki gen pou wè ak demand pou frè avoka Simpson (100m, 200m, )ORULGDYqNWRXDQV\HQDNDNW\qODQSOZD\HDMDQUHSUH]DQWDQRÀV\qORÀV\H yo. Ou dwe soumèt mosyon pou sipòte oswa pou kont Frè Avoka yo anvan fen 4x100m), Veronica Campbell- Marvin Essor (4x400m), Minisipalite a ak manm fanmi pwòch yo, ki reprezante kapasite endividyèl yo jou ouvrab 15 jiyè 2008. kòm kontribiyab, ki te peye Evalyasyon Ponpye/Sekou ak/oswa Evalyasyon (VL PZHQ 9OH Iq 2EMHNV\RQ NRQW 5qJOHPDQ \R" Ou dwe rete yon manm Brown (200m, 4x100m), Lansford Spence (4x400m), 3RQS\H0LQLVLSDOLWHYLOODWHUHVHYZDQDQDQHÀVNDOMLVNDDNQDQ Gwoup la pou ou kapab fè objeksyon kont nenpòt aspè Règleman yo, epitou Sherri-Ann Brooks (4x100m), Maurice Wignall (110mH), DQHÀVNDO9LO0LDPLHVNOLQDQ*ZRXSOD NRQWVqWLÀNDV\RQÀQDO\RQ*ZRXSRQqWHWH5qJOHPDQ\RNRQSHWDQV3OH\DQ .L %HQHÀV NL JHQ\HQ" Ou kapab kalifye pou resevwa yon ranbousman, sa ak avoka yo ki reprezante gwoup la, ak distribisyon Frè ak Depans Avoka a. Aleen Bailey (4x100m), Richard Phillips (110mH), vle di yon pòsyon Lajan Komen total (ki dekri anba a) chak manm Gwoup Objeksyon alekri ou dwe genyen ladan: Danny McFarlane (400mH), la genyen dwa pou resevwa, jan sa detèmine dapre yon fòmil Tribinal la 1. Your name, address and telephone number; Simone Facey (4x100m), apwouve. Kantite lajan yo dwe peye chak manm Gwoup la ap depannde 2. Yon deklarasyon objeksyon ou (yo) ak nenpòt lwa ak/oswa prèv sipò Nickiesha Anderson Markino Buckley (400mH), kantite manm Gwoup la ki soumèt yon reklamasyon valid. Okenn manm ou vle entwodui; Gwoup la p ap resevwa yon ranbousman ki plis pase kantite lajan Evalyasyon 3. Non ak nimewo pwosè sa (Masztal v. City of Miami, Case Nos. 98 (4x100m), Rosemarie White Adrian Findlay (400mH alter- manm Gwoup la te peye, epi, kidonk, Pati yo kwè li pa posib pou nenpòt 11208 CA 31, 05-2117 CA 31). moun ap resevwa yon ranbousman konplè tout lajan Evalyasyon ki te peye 28 ':( 6280Ë7 2%-(.6<21 (.5, 28 %$ *5()<( 75,%,1$/ /$ '$7  (400m, 4x400m), Novlene nate), Isa Phiilips (400mH, D/LHQSzWDQSRXRXVRQMHSzV\RQ(YDO\DV\RQNLGZHUHSDWLQDQÀQDQVPDQ 287  3$ /$3Ò6 1$1 $'5Ë6 6$ $ Williams-Mills (400m, Herbert McGregor (triple sèvis ponpye a se yon pòsyon ki legal. Pousantaj Evalyasyon peye k ap Clerk of the Court; retounen pou chak manm Gwoup la ki kalifye apa pa kapab detèmine jouk Circuit Court, Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, 4x100m), Shericka Williams jump, Dorian Scott (shot put), moman lè yo trete demand yo dapre Akò Règleman yo. Fon Komen an ap Florida Aldwyne Sappleton (800m), redui a kantite lajan frè avoka ak frè Tribinal la akòde Konsèy Defans Gwoup 73 West Flagler St (400m, 4x400m), Shareefa la, ak kantite lajan frè administratif Tribinal la apwouve pou administrasyon Miami, FL 33130 règleman yo. OU DWE VOYE KOPI OBJEKSYON SA YO TOU PA LAPÒS BA TOUT AVOKA Ki dispozisyon Règleman ki pwopoze yo? Kòm konsiderasyon pou ., (1',.( $1%$ $ (3, $19/Ò3 /$ ':( *(1<(1 7(1% ., '$7( '$7  5qJOHPDQ OL 0LQLVLSDOLWH YLO OD DS ÀQDQVH  QDQ \RQ IRQ NL 287  rele “Fon Komen”. Kòm konsiderasyon pou Règleman li, kabinè avoka D DS ÀQDQVH  QDQ )RQ .RPHQ DQ 'HERXVPDQ )RQ .RPHQ Konsèy Defans pou Minisipalite Miami: an ap fèt dapre Akò yo. Nenpòt enterè ki reyalize sou nenpòt pòsyon Fon Julie O. Bru, City Attorney Komen an dwe vin fè pati Fon Komen an. Chak manm Gwoup la dwe jwenn 2IÀFHRIWKH&LW\$WWRUQH\ dwa pou fè demand yon ranbousman dapre pwosedi ki prezante an gwo 6:6HFRQG$YH6WH nan Avi sa a. Se sèlman manm Gwoup kalifye oswa siksesè legal kalifye Miami, FL 33131 yo ki dwe jwenn dwa pou chèche jwenn yon ranbousman. Dwa pou jwenn Thomas E. Scott, Esq. yon ranbousman pa dwe transferab. Chak Pati dwe jwenn dwa pou fè Scott A. Cole, Esq. restriksyon, dapre lòd, entèdiksyon, oswa lòt reparasyon, nenpòt vyolasyon Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. oswa menas vyolasyon dispozisyon ak règleman ki nan dokiman sa a, epitou 1390 Brickell Ave, Third Floor SRX HJ]LMH SqIzPDQV HVSHVLÀN GLVSR]LV\RQ DN UqJOHPDQ VD \R .RQVqQDQ Miami, FL 33131 konsiderasyon pou Règleman yo, depi genyen Apwobasyon Final, chak Konsèy Defans Gwoup la: manm Gwoup la dwe anvizaje pou bay yon kominikasyon total ak konplè Patrick A. Scott, Esq. pou nenpòt ak tout reklamasyon ki nan pwosè a ak lòt reklamasyon jan sa Richard L. Williams, Esq. dekri nan Akò Règleman yo. Kominikasyon an dwe genyen yon pati entegral Michael Garcia Petit, Esq. ak enpòtan Règleman yo, epi li pa kapab separe nan Règleman yo. Nenpòt 2800 Miami Center manm Gwoup ki pa vle bay kominikasyon an dwe deside pou pa patisipe 201 S. Biscayne Blvd. jan sa dekri nan Avi sa a. Règleman avèk kabinè avoka a genyen ladan yon 0LDPL)/ dispozisyon ki pèmèt li anile règleman an anba sèten kondisyon. Si sa rive, Konsèy Defans pou Adorno & Yoss, LLP: PDQPJZRXSNLNDOLI\H\RDSUHVHYZDQRWLÀNDV\RQQDQPRPDQ\DSUHVHYZD Ronald L. Kammer, Esq. SzV\RQUqJOHPDQDQDYqN0LQLVLSDOLWHYLOOD<DSUHVHYZDWRXQRWLÀNDV\RQ David P. Hartnett, Esq. pou fè pwosè kont kabinè avoka a poukont yo epi avèk pwòp depans yo. Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP Kisa mwen DWE fè pou mwen vin kalifye pou resevwa yon ranbousman 9155 S. Dadeland Blvd., Suite 1600 posib? Ou dwe fè Demand yon Fòmilè Ranbousman, ki dekri anba a, jiska 21 Miami, FL 33156 oktòb 2008. Epitou, ou dwe deside dat 20 out 2008 si ou vle fè objeksyon Tribinal la p ap konsidere okenn objeksyon ki soumèt/avèk anvlòp ki genyen kont Règleman yo epi pou soumèt nenpòt objeksyon alekri. Pou fè Demand tenb ki date dat 20 out 2008, sof si ou kapab montre rezon valab poutèt ou Fòmilè Ranbousman an, ou dwe rele Administratè Règleman an nan anreta. Si ou soumèt objeksyon ou anreta, y ap konsidere ou abandone oswa nimewo 1-800-981-7567. Ou kapab wè Fòmilè Demand Ranbousman an ou anile objeksyon ou, sof si ou montre rezon ki valab. (ansanm avèk divès kalite dokiman règleman) sou entènèt nan sit wèb www. MiamiFireFeeSettlement.com epitou ou kapab enprime li nan sit wèb la. Si ou soumèt objeksyon ou yo alè epi Tribinal la anile yo, w ap toujou kalifye pou resevwa yon ranbousman anba Règleman yo depi ou ranpli ak soumèt Kisa mwen dwe fè si mwen vle Eskli tèt mwen nan Gwoup la? Si ou pa vle yon Fòmilè Demand Ranbousman alè. patisipe nan youn oswa nan toulède Règleman yo, ou kapab mande pou yo eskli ou. Pou fè demand esklizyon nan Gwoup la, ou dwe ranpli ak soumèt .RXPDQ SRX PZHQ MZHQQ HQIzPDV\RQ DGLV\RQqO" Avi sa a se sèlman yon yon demand alekri ba Grefye Tribinal la epi voye demand lan pa lapòs nan rezime Règleman yo, ki prezante nan dokiman legal pi detaye ki rele “Akò adrès ki endike anba a. Ou dwe ranpli fòmilè demand lan epi tenb ki sou pou Règleman ak Kominikasyon.” Akò Règleman ak Kominikasyon konplè anvlòp la dwe date dat 20 out 2008: ant Pleyan yo ak Minisipalite vil la ak Akò Règleman ak Kominikasyon konplè ant Pleyan yo ak kabinè avoka a nan dosye ki nan biwo Grefye Tribinal la. Pou Administratè a (kourye): Pou jwenn yon deklarasyon detaye sou zafè ki konsène pwosè sa a, Pleyan Masztal v. City of Miami yo, Minisipalite vil la ak kabinè avoka a refere ou tou nan Plent lan ak nan Settlement Administrator lòt atik ak lòd Tribinal la ki nan dosye nan biwo Grefye a. Ou kapab enspekte PO Box 3170 dokiman sa yo nan Biwo Grefye a nenpòt kilè nan orè nòmal biwo, Lendi Portland, OR 97208-3170 SRXULYH9DQGUHGLDQWDPDNSP)L]R2Uq/qVSi ou genyen Pou Tribinal la (dosye): QHQSzW NHV\RQ RVZD VHQSOHPDQ VL RX EH]ZHQ RQ NRSL )zPLOq 'HPDQG Clerk of the Court 5DQERXVPDQ RX NDSDE UHOH $GPLQLVWUDWq 5qJOHPDQ DQ QDQ QLPHZR  Circuit Court, Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County,  RVZD RX NDSDE Zq GLYqV NDOLWH GRNLPDQ UqJOHPDQ DQ VRX Florida entènèt nan sit wèb ZZZ0LDPL)LUH)HH6HWWOHPHQWFRP, epitou ou kapab 73 West Flagler St HQSULPH )zPLOq 'HPDQG 5DQERXVPDQ DQ QDQ VLW ZqE OD Miami, FL 33130 TANPRI PA RELE TRIBINAL LA, GREFYE TRIBINAL LA OSWA MINISIPALITE Demand pou esklizyon an dwe prezante nan nenpòt patikilye, men li dwe MIAMI. YO P AP ANMEZI POU REPONN KESYON OU YO. endike enfòmasyon sa yo: 1. Non ou, adrès ou ak nimewo telefòn ou; Dat la: dat 6 jen 2008, nan Miami, Florid. 2. Yon deklarasyon ki endike ou vle eskli tèt ou nan Gwoup la; 3. Siyati ou; Pou jwen plis enfòmasyon, rele nimewo 1-800-981-7567 oswa ale sou sit wèb www.MiamiFireFeeSettlement.com

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