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PRESORTED SEPTEMBER 2009 STANDARD ® U.S. POSTAGE PAID MIAMI, FL PERMIT NO. 7315 Tel: (305) 238-2868 1-800-605-7516 [email protected] [email protected] We cover your world Vol. 20 No. 10 : 655-1479 THE MULTI AWARD-WINNING NEWS MAGAZINE

The Caribbean, as home to so many races and cultures, is always welcoming a variety of dishes. So this month, Caribbean Today is serving up Oriental-style chicken, flavored with familiar coconut and ginger, page 8.

Jamaican reggae star Buju Banton has had to cancel his performances in the United States fol- lowing protests by gay and les- bian groups, page 15.

~ Jamaican Usain Bolt’s world A study has found massive col- record sprint double led the Caribbean’s lapse of coral reefs throughout whopping 26-medal haul and stamped the Caribbean, a big tourist the region’s top class quality on the 12th attraction in the region, and is IAAF World Championships in Athletics, blaming climate change for the situation, page 21. page 2. INSIDE News ...... 2 Viewpoint ...... 9 Arts/Entertainment ...... 12 Successful in Business . . .19 Feature ...... 7 Culture ...... 10 Spotlight on ...... 14 Tourism/Travel ...... 21 Food ...... 8 Local ...... 11 Sport ...... 18 Classified Advertising . . . .23 CALL CARIBBEAN TODAY DIRECT FROM JAMAICA 655-1479 Sept2009.qxd 9/2/09 2:58 PM Page 2

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www.caribbeantoday.com NEWS Bolt, Caribbean shine bright at World Championships in Athletics GORDON WILLIAMS days later to the Olympic The men’s team of Steve Stadium track to clock 19.19 Mullings, Michael Frater, Bolt , – The in the 200 meters and break and Powell, clocked 37.31 sec- Caribbean once again flexed his other individual world onds to beat Trinidad and its muscles as a global track mark set at the ’08 Olympics. Tobago (37.62) into second and field power by capturing That result took Bolt more by place. Jamaica’s women, fea- 26 medals at last month’s 12th surprise. turing Simone Facey, Fraser, IAAF World Championships “The world record, I Aleen Bailey and Kerron in Athletics (WCA) here. did not really have it on my Stewart, who won 100 silver Led by Jamaica’s record mind,” he said. in 10.75, romped to the relay WCA haul of 13, including win in 42.06 seconds. The seven gold, four silver and two REPEAT Bahamas placed second in bronze, which placed the Bolt’s countrywomen 42.29. country second overall to the Shelly-Ann Fraser (100 meters Jamaicans who journeyed United States in the medal in 10.73) and Melaine Walker to the WCA were happy with table, the region produced (400 meters hurdles in a their country’s performance. some of the most dazzling championship record 52.42), They also soaked in the admi- moments of the meet, which who also won in , ration it brought from other ran from Aug. 15-23. repeated at the WCA in their nations, including the host. None were brighter than pet events, while Brigitte “On a whole it was just the wildly popular Usain Bolt, right, wins the 100 meters ahead of Gay, center, and Powell. Foster-Hylton won the 100 excellent,” said Ann Mair, Bolt’s world record sprint meters hurdles. who came here from New double, and the Jamaican’s the United States finished sec- The 6’ 5” sprint star, who Jamaica won both 4x100 York. “I enjoyed the whole three gold medals overall. ond in an American record celebrated his 23rd birthday meters relays to complete the Bolt shattered his own 100 9.71, and Jamaica’s Asafa during the WCA, returned country’s gold haul. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 18) meters mark of 9.69 seconds, Powell third in 9.84. set at last year’s Olympic “I was definitely ready for Games in China, with a stun- the world record and I did it!” Caribbean American leaders take census case to Washington Bolt said after the final. “I am ning 9.58 on the second night A delegation of Caribbean in South Florida are encourag- of the WCA. Tyson Gay of proud of myself. This is a big moment in history.” American leaders, along with ing Caribbean nationals to get other nationals from across the an early start in the 2010 cen- United States, is scheduled to sus process. Acting on a chal- attend the Congressional lenge issued by the Institute of Black Caucus annual confer- Caribbean Studies (ICS) in ence in Washington, D.C. Washington D.C. to engage Sept. 23-26. the Caribbean community in While in the U.S. capital, the process, the coalition the leaders will meet with deployed representatives members of the Unity to the Broward County Coalition, a group of over 50 Complete Count Committee. Black organizations, to solidi- fy support for “Question 9”, AWARENESS which addresses the issues of The effort, led by Florida self identification and country State Representative Hazelle Clarke of origin on the 2010 census. Rogers and others, began an ipants in my district and the The delegation will sup- early public awareness cam- immigrant community at large port Congresswoman Yvette paign at UNIFEST during the in the 2010 count to ensure Clarke, co-chair of the week- recent Caribbean Heritage that they understand the full end activities and representa- Month. The group also con- benefits from an accurate tive of New York’s 11th con- vened a strategy meeting in count,” said Rogers in a gressional district, which has North Lauderdale of invitees recent press release. the largest number of people of to a census department-spon- A delegation of South Caribbean descent in the U.S. sored conference in Orlando, Florida Caribbean leaders Representatives of the Florida. attended the 11th Annual Caribbean American Cultural “My motivation is to Legislative Conference spon- Coalition Census Committee increase the number of partic- sored by the Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) June 24-26 in Washington, D.C. The group, which included Rogers, State Rep. Yolley Roberson, Councilman Aster Knight, North Miami City Clerk Alix Desulme, attorney Marlon Hill, Hulbert James, Roxanne Valies, and Maria Kong, also attended a White House census briefing that focused on Question 8 and 9. James, chair of the South Florida census committee, was selected as one of three national co-chairs of the National Caribbean Community Census Committee. “We will intensify our efforts to ensure a complete count by working with census staff and complete count com- mittees at the local, state, and national level,” said James in the release. ® Sept2009.qxd 9/2/09 2:58 PM Page 3

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NEWS www.caribbeantoday.com Investors blame U.S. regulators for Stanford ‘Ponzi’ scheme LOUISIANA - United States made a similar charge to the Troy Lillie, a retired Louisiana Fort Worth office in Texas, his operations. regulators failed to act on U.S. Securities and Exchange refinery worker. said it was difficult to build a “Stanford built a veil of reports that Texas fin- Commission (SEC), But Rose Romero, case against Sir Allen because ancier Sir Allen which charged regional director at the SEC’s of the clandestine nature of (CONTINUED ON PAGE 4) Stanford was operat- Stanford of engaging ing an alleged multi- in the “massive” Ponzi billion dollar Ponzi scheme in February - scheme, a United said she was fired in States Senate 2002 because she Banking Committee declined to offer the has been told. “high yield” certifi- Investors appear- cates of deposit (CDs) ing before the com- to clients. mittee last month “The finan- said that they had Stanford cial advisers who sold provided information CDs were praised and to the U.S. regulators about compensated for doing so, and the alleged $7 billion Ponzi those who did not sell the CDs scheme by Sir Allen that were fired,” she testified. involved his Antigua-based Stanford International Bank ‘TOO SLOW’ (SIB). Many of the investors said “These agencies, along the SEC, the U.S. financial with Stanford, have robbed regulatory agency, was also me of my American dream,” too slow in responding to alle- said 55-year-old Craig Nelson. gations levelled against Sir “I feel the U.S. government is Allen. responsible for my loss.” “The system absolutely Leyla Wydler, an ex- failed us; and now, we are left Stanford Group financial destitute, defrauded and adviser, said that regulators at dependent on others,” said the National Association of Securities Dealers ignored her when she alleged in 2003 that the financier was conducting a Ponzi scheme. Wydler - who U.S. seeks to extradite suspected drug kingpin

NEW YORK, CMC – The United States has asked Jamaica to extradite Christopher “Duddus” Coke, the alleged leader of the “Shower Posse” gang, who is facing weapons and drug-traf- ficking charges in New York. In the indictment, unsealed in the U.S. Southern District Court of New York late last month, Coke, 40, also known as “President” and “Shortman”, is charged with “conspiracy to distribute cocaine and marijuana” and “conspiracy to illegally traffic in firearms”. The indictment further alleged that members of Coke’s “Shower Posse” traf- ficked in marijuana and cocaine in the New York met- ropolitan area and elsewhere, funneling the profits back to Coke, who the U.S. Justice Department has labeled as “one of the world’s most dan- gerous drug kingpins.” The indictment said Coke, a “businessman” in Jamaica’s

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www.caribbeantoday.com NEWS Court hears of ‘blood oath’ between Stanford, Antiguan financial regulator HOUSTON, Texas – A associates are accused of run- movement of vast sums of happen, it must have been spiring to obstruct an investi- United States federal court ning through Stanford-owned money at SIB, also said in the Davis’s fault. Davis, who had gation by the US Securities has been told that the rela- the Stanford International plea agreement that Sir Allen been a friend of the accused and Exchange Commission tionship, between indicted Bank (SIB) in Antigua. ordered him to “report false financier since they were (SEC), the financial regulator. Texas financier Sir Allen After the pact, David said revenue and false investment roommates at Baylor Davis told the court that Stanford and the former that King called Stanford “Big portfolio balances to banking University in Waco, Texas, he, Stanford, King and others chief Brother”, telling the court regulators” as far back as now faces up to 30 years in had proposed various respons- financial regulator Leroy that King received $8,000 in 1988, when Sir Allen ran an prison. es designed to mislead the King, had been sealed through American Football Super offshore bank in Montserrat. American regulators, which a so-called “blood oath.” Bowl tickets for himself and “I did wrong. I’m sorry. I PLEA King was expected to transmit Former chief financial his girlfriend. In addition, apologize. And I take respon- The plea agreement and a back to the SEC. officer of the Stanford Group, Davis alleged that King sibility for my actions,” Davis court presentation on Aug. 27 The plea agreement also James M. Davis, in a plea accepted regular bribe pay- said after the hearing. by prosecutors repeated many stated that King “helped mis- agreement filed in the Federal ments from a secret Swiss Sir Allen was also sched- facts that were outlined in lead regulators” of the District Court in Houston, bank account that Davis said uled to appear in court on June in an indictment of Sir Eastern Caribbean Central said that Sir Allen and King Sir Allen told him to handle. Aug. 27, but was hospitalized Allen, several Stanford Group Bank (ECCB) when it began took the “blood oath” at a after his pulse rate soared, his officials and King. raising questions about the meeting in 2003. TWIST lawyer said. They are accused of SIB operations. Davis told the court that The unusual twist to the While he has repeatedly defrauding 30,000 investors of King is awaiting extradi- the oath “promoted an elabo- Stanford case came as Davis denied accusations that he ran $7 billion, filing false reports tion to the U.S. to face the rate scheme” to hide the $7 pleaded guilty late last month a Ponzi scheme involving cer- to regulators and investors, charges. billion Ponzi scheme, of which to fraud and conspiracy in the tificates of deposit issued by diverting more than $1.6 bil- Sir Allen, King, Davis and federal court. SIB, Sir Allen has also insist- lion into undisclosed personal ® other Stanford Group top Davis, who oversaw the ed that if anything illegal did loans to Stanford, and con- Investors blame U.S. regulators for U.S. seeks to extradite suspected Stanford ‘Ponzi’ scheme drug kingpin (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3) doing. Ralph Janvey, the court- secrecy around him,” she tes- (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3) extradition request is “under what it could possibly be,” appointed receiver for review” and that an arrest war- Tavares-Finson said. “We’ll tified. inner city, faces a maximum Stanford’s assets, was not rant is yet to be issued. wait and see. I don’t know Sir Allen is being held in sentence of life in prison if present at the hearing, but Coke’s lawyer, Tom what’s going to happen with a Houston jail awaiting civil convicted. said in a letter that his testi- Tavares-Finson, described the the Jamaican government.” and criminal trial for what Rohan Powell, a spokesman mony would impair the crimi- allegations as “hype,” adding prosecutors said could begin for Jamaica’s Justice Ministry, nal case against Sir Allen. that his client is perplexed. in about a year’s time. He has told reporters late last month the ® repeatedly denied any wrong- ® “He can’t understand Sept2009.qxd 9/2/09 2:58 PM Page 5

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www.caribbeantoday.com HEALTH/ ENVIRONMENT ‘DOCTORS’ IN THE HOUSE U.S. scientists warn of coral bleaching in the Caribbean WASHINGTON, D.C. - He said in parts of the Eastern United States scientists have Caribbean, as much as 90 per- warned that conditions are cent of corals were bleached favorable for significant coral and over half of those died bleaching and infectious coral during that event. disease outbreaks in the Caribbean. ‘CORAL DEATH’ Scientists from the National Eakin said prolonged Oceanic and Atmospheric coral bleaching of more than a Administration (NOAA) made week can lead to coral death their forecast in the July Coral and the subsequent loss of Reef Watch outlook, released coral reef habitats for a range here recently. They cautioned of marine life. It also affects that their forecast will be partic- local economies and tourism. ularly felt in the Lesser Antilles Scientists have said that in view of continued high water coral bleaching is associated temperatures through October. with a variety of factors, espe- “Just like any climate cially increased ocean temper- forecast, local conditions and atures. This causes the coral to weather events can influence expel symbiotic micro-algae actual temperatures,” said Dr. living in their tissues – algae Mark Eakin, NOAA’s coral that provide sustenance for reef watch coordinator. coral. “However, we are quite They also said that the Broward County politicians put down their gavels and picked up stethoscopes and white coats as part of “National Health Center concerned that high tempera- loss of algae leaves coral tis- Week” last month, celebrating the quality accessible care provided to underserved populations by community health centers. tures may threaten the health sue devoid of color, making it Among those who showed up at the Broward Community Family Health Center (BCFHC) were, left to right, Jamaican-born Florida of coral reefs in the Caribbean appear bleached. State Representative Hazelle Rogers; West Park Vice Mayor Thomas Dorsette; and BCFHC President and Chief Executive Officer this year.” Eakin said the bleaching Rosalyn Frazier. “National Health Center Week” included health fairs, tours, screenings and educational events at the three Florida Eakin said he is concerned risk may be higher in certain locations of BCFHC - Hollywood, Pompano and West Park. that bleaching may reach the regions in the Caribbean than same levels or exceed those in this initial forecast. recorded in 2005, the worst Bisphosphonates effective in fighting osteoporosis year of coral bleaching and ® disease in Caribbean history. DR. ROBERT acid-related stomach disor- SHMERLING ders. Before blaming rabepra- zole for your osteoporosis, Social Security benefits QUESTION: For many years, keep in mind that in extensive I took Aciphex and then studies of its effectiveness and learned it may have been a safety, no link between and your health factor in giving me osteoporo- rabeprazole and osteoporosis o help readers under- You must have filed an sis. I do not want to take bis- was identified. stand more about Social application between 15 to 36 phosphonates for mild osteo- While it’s possible that PPI TSecurity in the United months after the disability ended porosis. 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FEATURE www.caribbeantoday.com Britain determined to revamp politics in Turks and Caicos Islands PETER RICHARDS against it. Independence has to end of their summit in July. that there was little evidence to “As the legitimately and be the only way that we in this “The people of the Turks support the case going any fur- duly elected leader of this PROVIDENCIALES, Turks country must look...it is our and Caicos Islands and their ther. country,” Williams said that he and Caicos Islands, CMC – At only way for our long term ability to govern themselves in The governor said that was “strongly” objecting to the the end of their annual summit growth,” he told CMC. the long run with “immediate effect, minis- recommendations outlined in in Guyana in July, Caribbean Britain had said its action will benefit far terial government and the the Report of the Commission. community (CARICOM) coun- would last at least for two years more from House of Assembly are sus- “But I am convinced that tries reiterated their opposition and follows the conclusion of a strengthening pended...and the House of this coup d‘état committed to moves by Britain to suspend one-man commission of their adminis- Assembly is dissolved and against the legitimate govern- the constitution of the Turks inquiry, which reported that it trative and Members’ seats are vacated. ment of our Turks and Caicos and Caicos Islands (TCI). had found “clear signs” of cor- good gover- “The constitutional right to Islands by the United Kingdom The end of summit com- ruption in the government. At nance process- trial by jury is also suspended puts them on the wrong side of muniqué noted that the leaders the center of the corruption es through with immediate effect. In history, for I can assure you that claims is Misick, who is alleged their own accordance with the Order in this action which they have of the 15-member bloc, while Wetherell “deeply disturbed” by the find- to have amassed a multi-mil- efforts than by Council, this will be for a peri- taken against us was not done ings of a commission of inquiry lion-dollar fortune since he was the administra- od of two years, subject to because it is the right thing to do into possible corruption into elected in 2003. tions through the governor extension or abbreviation as nor because it is necessary, but the former Michael Misick gov- According to the inquiry under direct rule.” necessary,” Wetherell said. rather it is being taken because ernment, still felt had team’s document, the corruption they are able to do such things in an obligation to find an alter- appears to have consisted of NOT IMPRESSED ‘COUP’ CONDEMNED a country of our size and status.” native solution rather than sus- “bribery of Britain was not impressed. The governor said that dur- But the British governor pending the constitution and Ministers London delivered its verdict on ing the two-year period, he has dismissed the talks of a imposing direct rule. and/or public the island that enjoys one of would be responsible for the “take over,” telling citizens “we In March, the leaders from officers by over- the more dynamic economies government of the Turks and can finally move ahead togeth- countries that were once British seas developers in the Caribbean. Caicos Islands and that he has er towards a fresh start for the colonies – the French country and other In 2002 Turks and Caicos appointed British-national Islands. of Haiti being the exception - investors, so as was removed from a list of Martin Stanley as chief execu- “Our guiding principles said that the plans by London to secure countries and territories con- tive to head the TCI public will be those of transparency, Crown Land on sidered to be uncooperative tax service. But Williams con- accountability and responsibili- were “not the most effective Misick tools to bolster good gover- favorable havens by the Organization for demned the “coup” by London. ty,” Wetherell said. “I believe nance and effective administra- terms”. Economic Cooperation and “...As the grand children of that most people in the Turks tion in the territory”. The commission also dis- Development (OECD), which slaves, left abandoned on these and Caicos will join with me in In May, CARICOM used covered “serious deterioration seeks to end harmful tax prac- barren shores centuries ago, welcoming these changes.” the United Nations Second - from an already low level - in tices around the globe. we, together with those who “This is not a ‘British International Decade for the the territory’s systems of gover- However, by 2009 it remained came later on, have turned takeover’,” he insisted. “The Eradication of Colonialism nance and public financial on the OECD’s grey list of these Islands into something British government and I are conference in St. Kitts to push management and control”. countries that have promised that we can all be proud of, committed to working towards for support for its position. The contributing factors to to comply with rules on sharing and indeed something that our holding free and fair elections “The CARICOM position this decline include “the poten- tax information. Tourism is once delinquent masters, have by July 2011.” on this matter calls for deeper tial and encouragement in the also a major revenue earner. stated that they will do any- reflection by all involved in system of governance for abuse Governor Gordon thing except a return to slavery - CMC order to arrive at a solution that of public office, concealment of Wetherell said that he has since to repossess,” Williams will minimize constitutional dis- conflict (of) interest at all lev- signed the necessary proclama- stressed. ® ruption,” said Permanent els of public life”. Another fac- tion suspending the constitution Secretary in the Ministry of tor was the lack of effective of the island that was once a Foreign Affairs Astona Browne. constitutional checks and bal- dependency of Jamaica and She noted that given the ances “to protect the public became a crown colony upon geographical proximity and purse, the inefficient from Jamaica’s Independence in 1962. cultural ties of the people of scrutiny, the dishonest from The final hurdle to Britain’s the Caribbean, it should not be discovery and the vulnerable move came last month when surprising that CARICOM from abuse”. the British Court of Appeal dis- continues to regard the decolo- Sir Robin Auld, the head missed arguments by Misick nization process of the remain- of the commission, has recom- that the TCI Constitution Order ing overseas territories as fun- mended criminal action against - that allows for suspending the damental to Caribbean region- Misick and other politicians constitution - contravenes al integration. who are accused of enriching European Union laws. The Galmo Williams, who took themselves. three-member panel also ruled over the leadership of the TCI Britain’s Overseas government in March from Territories Minister Gillian Misick, also addressed the U.N. Merron said that the investiga- conference and later travelled tion had discovered a “high to London at the head of a probability of systemic corrup- two-member delegation in a tion or serious dishonesty” in bid to get the British govern- the TCI. CARICOM had ment to accede to his request hoped that London would have for the citizens of the island to used the period during which have a say in their future. the final report would have been submitted and the legal ONLY OPTION challenges to “more profitably But a dejected Williams, find solutions that would avert upon his return, told the the threatened constitutional Caribbean Media Corporation and democratic dislocation. (CMC) that political “In this regard, the rejec- Independence seems to be the tion by the governor of the only option now available to proposal of the new premier to the Turks and Caicos Islands. allow the people of TCI to “It is our only way out, self elect a new government which determination. It is our only could have adopted and imple- way out to nationhood. They mented the measures required are determined we must be to improve the administration ruled by one man (governor) of the territory and strengthen and I think it is unfair. I think I integrity in public life was, have to continue speaking out regrettably, a lost opportunity,” the regional leaders said at the

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VIEWPOINT www.caribbeantoday.com More than miles separate us PMS explained Our story so far: These are strange times. here is a time in every ast year, Barack Obama They call to mind what historian woman’s life when she is was elected president, Henry Adams said in the mid- Tmost dangerous, and Lthe first American of 1800s: “There are grave doubts indeed, it is a wise man who African heritage ever to reach at the hugeness of the land and knows that the female of the that office. If this was regard- whether one government can species is more deadly than ed as a new beginning by most comprehend the whole.” the male. Americans, it was regarded Adams spoke in geo- Usually it’s the nearest apocalyptically by others who graphical terms of a nation thing in her proximity, her promptly proceeded to lose rapidly expanding toward the man, who feels the brunt of both their minds and any pre- Pacific. Our challenge is less this rage and gets burnt, tense of enlightenment. geographical than spiritual, scalped and scarred by the These are the people who less a question of the distance inferno. No man can match it. immediately declared it their between Honolulu and New Many men don’t even know it fervent hope that the new pres- York than between you and by name, but all they know is idency fail, the ones who the person right next to you. that at a certain time, they cheered when Such as when you look at a better not argue, say anything, the governor guy who thought it a good or even suggest touching her, of Texas idea to bring a “gun” to a but just hold their corner and raised the presidential speech and find let her be. specter of yourself stunned by incompre- It goes by the name PMS, friend, the PMMS. These women find secession, the hension. On paper, he is your and some men know it and response was, fault with everything and ones who fellow American, but you fear it, while others haven’t a “Yu nuh everyone, even their own chil- went online absolutely do not know him, clue. But it comes in many know what a dren whose lives they inter- to rechristen recognize nothing of yourself forms, many shapes, and is in gwaan, is fere with. After a while every- the executive in him. You keep asking your- all women. belly a wear one avoids them. mansion the LEONARD self: Who “is” this guy? Now I know that you’re now.” The lighter type of PMS “Black” PITTS, JR. thinking of the traditional cycli- Yes folks, includes, Provide Me with House, and to OLD MARKERS cal PMS, where like the lunar belly is in sea- Sweets, Perpetual Munchie picture it with We frame the differences cycle, emotions and actions are son. Spree, Pimples May Surface. affected. No, it’s not that one, TONY a watermelon patch out front. in terms of “conservative” and ROBINSON In those, the woman has those In the debate over health- “liberal”, but these are tired for there are many other sorts ‘MEN cravings for chocolate or care reform, they are the ones old markers that with overuse of PMS that exist. SUCK’ munchies until invariably they who have disrupted town hall and misuse have largely lost Plainly Men Suck. No, break out in pimples. meetings, shouting about the whatever meaning they used MOOD SHIFTS no, no, not in the way that Those you can live with. president’s supposed plan for to have and with it, any ability One of them is Perpetual you’re thinking. There are What you don’t want to hear is “death panels” to euthanize to explain us to us. This isn’t Mood Shifts. Any man knows women who every now and the deadly PMS, Pack My Stuff. that he is in big trouble if he the elderly. liberal vs. conservative, it is then go through a phase That has left many a grown doesn’t bend and sway to those Now, they are the ones yesterday vs. tomorrow, the where, as far as they’re con- man weak-kneed and sobbing, mood shifts. A woman will be bringing firearms to places the stress of profound cultural and cerned, all men suck. They begging her not to leave. in a perfectly good mood, hav- president is speaking. demographic changes that will are bitter, angry women. As But how do you counter ing a great time, then suddenly far as they are concerned, all these various types of PMS leave none of us as we were. it’s like the moon has covered MYTH And change, almost by there is not one good man in in women? Well, there is, and the face of the sun and every- existence, and all men in her it’s quite simple. It’s all in the It remains unclear, once definition, always comes too thing goes dark. you get beyond the realm of fast, always brings a sense of life, past, present and future, approach. If a man suspects Not even she can explain are the scum of the earth, any form of PMS in his Internet myth, alarmist rheto- stark dislocation. it. Ask no questions, make no ric and blatant lie, what the Round and round we go worthless vagabonds. They woman, he should not go queries, step away if you can, usually preface their sentences home and just ask her “What’s substance of the president’s and where we stop, nobody walk away to another room. If supposed tyranny might be. knows. And it is an open ques- with the words, all a “unoo”, for dinner?” Also, don’t ever you live elsewhere, go home. as in, “All a unoo worthless.” ask her, “Are you really wear- “Socialized health care”? tion, as it was for Henry Adams, Sometimes, if you’re lucky, it Given that our libraries, what kind of country we’ll have From you hear those ing that?” Instead, look on will shift back to normal as words, back off and retreat, her and say “Wow that outfit schools, police and fire when it’s done. “Can” one gov- suddenly as it had changed. departments are all “social- ernment comprehend the for that PMS is deadly. Those looks great.” Or even better, Then there is the Puffy women usually end up alone, “Wow you look fabulous.” ized”, that’s hard to swallow. whole? It may be harder to Mid Section, yet another PMS or in the arms of other Also, no matter what she’s When and if the implied answer now than it was then. that affects women. For some women. A few who have made eating, don’t ever ask, “Should violence comes, perhaps its The distances that divide strange reason, a man with a that switch, after a while, the you be eating that?” as it author will explain. Meanwhile, us cannot be measured in miles. puffy mid section is accept- same problems that they had implies that she’s fat. expect those who stoked his able. A woman with a puffy with men are the same ones So you thought you knew rage - i.e., the makers of Tribune Media Services Inc. mid-section is looked upon they have with women. what PMS was, well now you Internet myths, alarmist rheto- Leonard Pitts is a columnist with derision. They like it not. know the different types. ric and blatant lies - to disdain for the Miami Herald. Still, I saw a woman with FAULT FINDING any and all moral responsibility a huge mid section, wearing Hot on the heels of that [email protected] for the outcome. ® an impy skimpy outfit that PMS is the other more general showed off her fat. When I one, People Make me Sick, or ® commented quietly to my

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www.caribbeantoday.com CULTURE ‘The Harder They Come’ - a delightful, nostalgic Caribbean experience

DAWN A. DAVIS town (Kingston, Jamaica) noteworthy clips featuring to make his mark, but is Bob Marley, Barrington Levy, f South Floridians didn’t cheated by crooked music Inner Circle, Black Uhuru, know about “nine night” industry bigwigs. Hurt and and wicked music by DJ Tom I(aka setup), they certainly bent on revenge, Ivan gets La Roc, the musical produc- learned about the Jamaican caught up in a world of vio- tion never stopped. tradition late last month at lence and criminality that A surprise appearance by Miami’s Adrienne Arsht leads to his ultimate end. Jamaica’s Minister of Center for the Performing The audience walks in on Information and Culture Arts. the in-progress “nine night” Olivia “Babsy” Grange was a A rousing “send-off” of with mourning, singing, fitting cap to a night of the deceased on the ninth domino playing, rum drink- Jamaican musical culture. night after death, the ritual is ing, dancing, and wailing. Bursting with pride, the minis- truly a last hurrah party in The packed theater vibrates ter lauded the actors for their honor of the departed. This with energy as the superb stellar contribution to a strong lavish ritual was the opening cast of London-based tradition that has helped put scene of the much anticipated actors brings Ivan’s story - Jamaica on the world stage. musical “The Harder They incidentally based on true Also on hand were some of Come”. events - to life. the Henzell clan representing On its North American Ivan, played by Rolan their father who died in 2006. tour, the United Kingdom Bell, a British citizen born “The Harder They Come” production opened at the of Jamaican parents, brings produced by Jan Ryan, Arsht Center to enthusiastic authenticity to the role, Robert Fox, and Michael audiences hungry for the deftly portraying the inno- White and directed by Dawn much loved music from the cence of a country boy who Reid and Kerry Michael, will 1972 movie produced and comes to town with “stars” be at the Adrienne Arsht directed by Perry Henzell and in his eyes. Ivan transforms Center for the Performing Arts co-written with Trevor Rhone. into a hardened Kingstonian through Sept. 13. It’s the play’s Like the film, the musical as he navigates the harsh- only North American run. production tells the story of ness of life on the road to Ivanhoe Martin, an aspiring infamy. Dawn A. Davis is a freelance reggae singer who comes to writer. ‘CHURCHIFIED’ The one constant in his ® miserable life, Elsa, played by Jamaican-born Joanna Francis, tempers his exis- tence. The ‘churchified’ Street Address: Elsa is drawn out of her 9020 SW 152nd Street, Miami, FL 33157 religious stupor by the Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6010 charismatic, handsome Ivan Miami, FL 33116-6010. to the chagrin of the lecher- Telephone: (305) 238-2868 ous preacher, played by (305) 253-6029 • Fax: (305) 252-7843 Victor Romero Evans. The “Ivan” lives again in ‘The Harder They Come’. Toll-Free Fax: 1-866-290-4550 main characters’ rough ride 1-800-605-7516 • Jamaica: 654-7282 is supplemented by first- transformed the film into a formance, the overwhelming E-mail: [email protected] class performances by Chris cult classic. The world- comment is: “It is nostalgic”. Send ads to: [email protected] Tummings who plays the cor- renowned songwriter, who Indeed, with classic hits from Vol. 20, Number 10 • SEPT. 2009 rupt police detective Ray also played Ivan in the film, the movie soundtrack such as Pierre; Marcus Powell, the penned the haunting words to “You Can Get It If You thieving music industry execu- PETER A WEBLEY “Many Rivers to Cross” and Really Want”, “The Bigger Publisher tive Mr. Hilton; the warm- of course the instantly recog- They Come The Harder They hearted Pedro played by Lain nizable title song “The Harder Fall”, “Johnny Too Bad” and GORDON WILLIAMS Gray; and Susan Lawson- They Come”. With a clearly “By the Rivers of Babylon”, Managing Editor Reynolds in the role of the visible on-stage band, the pro- the musical production brings sexy city girl Pinky. SABRINA HOPKINS duction is more like getting a back memories of Jamaica’s Graphic Artist But it is the music that two-for-one deal - a live music turbulent, but nationalistic makes this stage production concert and a stage play at the ‘70s. unforgettable. Indeed, Jimmy DOROTHY CHIN same time. Account Executive Cliff’s recordings are what By the end of the per- TALENT Francis, besides being a SHARON LEE talented actress, wows the Account Executive audience with her incredibly CARMEN CHANG melodious and controlled Account Executive voice. It’s a pity we didn’t get to hear more of her. Gray, too, JACQUELINE RUBIANO should also consider a singing Accounting Manager career based on his soulful Caribbean Media Source Media Representatives delivery. And, although Bell is a good fit for the leading role, Opinions expressed by editors and writers he does not have the strongest are not necessarily those of thepublisher. voice. Caribbean Today, an independent An opening night after- news magazine, is published every month party that allowed guests to by Caribbean Publishing & Services, Inc. mingle with the actors and Caribbean Today is not responsible dignitaries allowed fans to for unsolicited manuscripts or photos. To continue reminiscing about a guarantee return, please include a self- addressed stamped envelope. time in Jamaica that helped Articles appearing in Caribbean shape them. With footage Today may not be reproduced without from the movie and other written permission of the editor.

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LOCAL www.caribbeantoday.com Teens learn about finances Getting answers about Social Security benefits o help readers under- of the deceased’s child who is Are unmarried; and during Miami workshops stand more about Social under age 16 or disabled, and Are not entitled to a high- Security in the United the child gets Social Security er Social Security benefit on MIAMI - With teenagers the United States and made it T States, Caribbean Today, with benefits; your own record. accounting for approximately harder for teens to find part- the help of the Social Security Unmarried children under In addition, the former $125 billion in spending each time jobs, causing some to Administration (SSA), is offer- 18 (or up to age 19, if they are spouse must be eligible to year, the Miami-Dade County rethink their shopping habits ing the following questions and attending high school full time); receive his or her own retire- 4-H Youth Program has been and scrimp on purchases like answers: Children at any age who ment or disability benefit. If working with local teens to concerts, movies and restau- were disabled before age 22 the former spouse is eligible help them budget their rants. Question: Can a widow and remain disabled; and for a benefit, but has not yet finances and teach them what The workshops, titled receive Social Security bene- Dependent parents age 62 applied for it, you can still it takes to make it in life. “On My Own: Challenge for fits on her husband’s record? or older. receive a benefit if you meet Living”, simulated real-life Even if you are divorced, the eligibility requirements experiences in day-to-day and Answer: Yes. When a person you may still qualify for sur- and have been divorced from long-term financial planning who has worked and paid vivors’ benefits. the former spouse for at least that teens can expect to face Social Security taxes dies, cer- two years. as adults. Participants were tain members of the family RETIREMENT Generally, the SSA won’t assigned careers, salaries and may be eligible for survivors continue to pay benefits if you family situations. They were benefits. Social Security sur- Question: How do I qualify for remarry someone other than tasked to stay within their vivors’ benefits can be paid to: benefits as a divorced spouse? your former spouse. budget as they shopped for A widow or widower — full Learn more, and deter- household supplies, and paid benefits at full retirement age, Answer: You can receive ben- mine what your benefit might for transportation, housing, or reduced benefits as early as efits as a divorced spouse on a be by visiting our online food, utilities, insurance, child- age 60; former spouse’s Social Benefit Calculators at care and entertainment. A disabled widow or widower Security record if you: www.socialsecurity.gov/plan- Teens also learned the dif- A teen participates in Miami-Dade 4-H — as early as age 50; Were married to the for- ners/benefitcalculators.htm. Youth Program. ference in gross and net pay, A widow or widower at mer spouse for at least 10 years; how to write a check while any age if he or she takes care Are age 62 or older; ® avoiding check fraud and the The 4-H program recently importance of keeping a bal- wrapped up two summer anced checkbook to prevent finance workshops with 48 overdraft fees. FYI students at the Northwest For more information on the VOLUNTEER FEST The Adrienne Arsht Center over three days next month. Boys and Girls Club and 4-H program, visit http://miami- The Adrienne Arsht Center for is located at 1300 Biscayne Blvd. The Divali Nagar Inc. will in Miami. be the celebration, also known as African Square Park in dade.ifas.ufl.edu/4h or call 305- the Performing Arts of Miami- Dade County in Florida will the Hindu Festival of Lights, Miami. The workshops were 888-5010, ext 107. open its doors to the public for a MIAMI CARNIVAL Oct. 14-16 at the new Central held in the wake of an eco- free volunteer festival from noon The 25th annual Miami Carnival Broward Regional Park, State nomic pinch that has taken ® to 6 p.m. Sept. 11. is scheduled for Oct.11 at Road 7 and Sunrise Boulevard in hold of household budgets in The center’s first-ever “United Bicentennial Park in downtown Lauderhill. We Serve Volunteer Miami Day” Miami, Florida. Ethnic foods, refreshments, will feature seminars covering top- The year’s event is being live entertainment, cultural semi- ics in energy conservation, arts sponsored by the Broward and nars, kids’ workshops will be Miami winners in essay education programs, personal and Miami carnival committees. among the activities. career advancement and communi- For more information, visit ty involvement. Live musical per- DIVALI CELEBRATION www.divalinagar.us, e-mail contest formances and a preview of the South Florida will host the [email protected] or call 954- Arsht Center’s 2009-2010 season East Indian celebration of 846-9895. hree Miami students In her essay, Daley dis- will also highlight the program. “Divali”, “Diwali” or “Deepavali” ® emerged winners in this cussed the “Significance of Tyear’s annual Jamaica Jamaica’s Six National sym- Independence Essay bols”, which won in the age Competition in Florida, category nine to 13. United States. In the 13-18 category, They were 15-year-old Chambers won for his essay Trevon Chambers, nine year- about an outstanding old Druscilla Daley, and eight- Jamaican in the diaspora and year-old Deianeira Hoffenden, paid tribute to Jennifer Grant, all residents of Miami. director of the Sierra The winners were selected Norwood Church Children’s from a group of some 23 Choir. entries, each entrant detailing Hoffenden, a second gen- his or her experiences from a eration Jamaican, said she was wide range of topics relating inspired by her love for travel, to the history and culture of especially places she visited Jamaica and its diaspora. during her trips to Jamaica. Daley was born in CELEBRATION Jamaica and migrated to The competition, organized South Florida in April. She by the Jamaica Information was motivated by Jamaica’s Service in Miami, is part of the rich culture and heritage. annual festivities celebrating Chambers is also second Jamaica’s Independence in generation with an interest in Florida. It is open to Jamaican his Jamaican heritage. He is children, first and second active in his church’s Music generation, who reside in the Department at the Sierra U.S. state. Norwood Calvary Baptist Hoffenden, a fourth grade Church, where Grant is the student, wrote a story about music director. her two favorite places in Jamaica, which earned her - Information provided by the first place in the five to eight JIS. age group category. ®

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ARTS && ENTERTAINMENTENTERTAINMENT Singer Chris Brown sentenced for assaulting Bajan pop star LOS ANGELES, California - yards. She also forbade tele- A Los Angeles judge has sen- phone and written contact. tenced singer Chris Brown to five years probation and NO EASE ordered him to do 180 days of Rihanna’s lawyer Donald community labor for assaulting Etra said the judge wasn’t his former girlfriend, the interested in hearing an Barbadian pop star Rihanna. expected request to ease the Los Angeles County protection order. Superior Court “Rihanna knows what her Judge Patricia legal options are if she wishes Schnegg last to seek a modification of the month also order,” he said. ordered Brown The probation pre-sentenc- to stay clear of ing report included a rundown Rihanna, whose of prior fights Brown had with real name is Rihanna. It Robyn Rihanna Rihanna noted “he has Fenty, for the already apolo- next five years - or face a stay in gized to the California state prison. She also victim on a few ordered Brown to attend a year different occa- of domestic violence counseling. sions” and that The sentencing was part of “he is uncer- the plea deal that spared Brown tain of the sta- any jail time in the Feb. 8 brutal tus of their Brown beating that left the singer with relationship. bruises and a black eye. The “Since the judge said she was aware of incident occurred, he has been reports that Brown, 20, and very ‘depressed,’” the report Rihanna, 21, were close to cross- noted. ing paths and demanded it stop. Rihanna, did not attend “Even though you have pro- the sentencing. Brown was bation, this is a felony, and it does accompanied by his mother. come with the potential of prison He admitted guilt to if you violate it,” she ruled. felony assault in June, and Schnegg ordered Brown to issued a public apology for the stay 100 yards away from attack. Rihanna except at industry events where the distance is 10 ®

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Gay, lesbian groups force cancellation of Banton’s U.S. tour KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – people. More than 600 people Jamaican reggae star Buju complained to Live Nation, Banton has had to cancel his who owns the “House of performances in the United Blues” venues where the States following protests by Jamaican would have per- gay and lesbian groups. formed during his U.S. tour. Banton, whose real name In Oct. 2006, Banton was is Mark Myrie, was due to forced to cancel two of his perform in Chicago, Las concerts as a result of pressure Vegas, Dallas and Houston, from the gay activist group. beginning early this month. Two years ago, Banton was But promoter “Live Nation” reported to have signed up with said the performances had the Reggae Compassionate been cancelled and that ticket Act, promising not to perform holders would be refunded. songs that advocate homopho- Gay rights activists have bia, in a deal brokered by been campaigning against British-based gay activist group Banton since his 1990 hit Stop Murder Music. The “Boom Bye Bye”, which they singer later denied making any said incite violence against gay such commitment. Buju Banton Labor Day Carnival: Where Caribbean ® culture takes center stage in New York NEW YORK - Caribbean resi- wonderful celebration of the dents in New York are gearing diversity that makes New York up for one of the biggest events the greatest city in the world.” on the American cultural calen- dar - the West Indian American AWARENESS Day Labor Carnival - to be Carnival association held on Sept. 7. President Yolanda Lezama-Clark At a reception last month said that while the association at Gracie Mansion - the official fulfills its mission of celebrating residence of New York City’s Caribbean heritage and culture Mayor Michael Bloomberg - on the world stage, spotlighting Caribbean Americans joined social and economic issues was the mayor and his staff to cele- also extremely important. brate the 42nd anniversary of “This year we have chosen the parade, which attracts mil- cancer awareness and Census lions of revelers and onlookers 2010,” she said, announcing each year to Brooklyn’s Eastern “Jump for the Cure, Jump Up Parkway. and Be Counted!” as the “Labor Day in New York is theme of this year’s carnival. where Caribbean culture takes The association is partner- center stage and Caribbean ing with the American Cancer nationals - from Guyana to Society in a social awareness Grenada - display solidarity campaign to get people tested, while the alliance with the U.S. Census Bureau will spread the message of the importance of being counted in the upcoming 2010 Census. “This is a particularly important issue for Caribbean people who have traditionally been undercounted. But more so, being counted is about our economic power. (It is) impor- tant in order to ensure increas- ing community resources in the Mayor Bloomberg, left, with St. Jules. areas of housing, (healthcare), and education,” she said. and diversity as well as the cre- Six Caribbean personali- ativity of one of the most ties were honored at the remarkable regions of the mayor’s reception, including world,” said Lorine St. Jules of five Trinidadians: mas designer the St. Lucia Tourist Board in Clyde Bascombe, community New York. leader Gemma Bidjou, steel- “The West Indian band founder Cyrus Busby, American Day Carnival and costume maker and educator Parade (is) the city’s big end-of- Monica Carrington, and one of summer party, and it brings mil- the earliest supporters of the lions of people to Brooklyn carnival Horace Morancie. from all over the United States, NYPD Detective Nivrose , and certainly from the Duncan, from Haiti, was also West Indies,” said Mayor recognized for playing a key Bloomberg as he addressed role in making sure the parade Caribbean Americans at Gracie runs smoothly and safely. Mansion. “The parade is a ®

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www.caribbeantoday.com SPOTLIGHT ON BELIZE ~ A Caribbean Today special feature Belize offers multiple cultures from Caribbean,

A panoramic view of Belize City.

elize, formerly British Belize has a diverse socie- America where English is the 1500s. By then the primary Central America, repeatedly Honduras, is located on ty, composed of many cultures official language. inhabitants were the Mopan tried to gain control by force Bthe Caribbean coast of and speaking many languages. It is bordered by Mexico branch of the Yucatec Maya. over Belize, but were unsuc- northern Central America. Although Kriol and Spanish to the north, to Spanish colonists tried to cessful. In the early 1800s, the Culturally, Belize consid- are also widely spoken among the south and west, and the settle the inland areas of British sought greater control ers itself to be both Caribbean the populace, Belize is the Caribbean Sea to the east. Belize, but Maya rebellions over the settlers. A series of and Central American. only country in Central With 8,867 square miles of ter- and attacks forced them to institutions were put in place ritory and 320,000 people, the abandon these efforts. to ensure the continued pres- population density is the low- ence of a viable labor force. est in the Central American BRITISH INFLUENCE In 1836, after the emanci- region and one of the lowest English and Scottish buc- pation of Central America in the world. However, the caneers known as the Baymen from Spanish rule, the British country’s population growth first settled on the coast of claimed the right to adminis- rate, 2.21 percent is the high- Belize in 1638, seeking a shel- ter the region. In 1862, Great est in the region and one of tered region from which they Britain formally declared it a the highest in the western could attack Spanish ships. British Crown Colony, subor- hemisphere. The settlers turned to cutting dinate to Jamaica, and named The origin of the name logwood during the 1700s. it British Honduras. Belize is unclear, but one idea The wood yielded a fixing is that the name is from the agent for clothing dyes that INDEPENDENCE Maya word belix, meaning was vital to the European Demonstrations and riots “muddy water”, applied to the woolen industry. The Spanish in 1934 marked the beginning Belize River. granted the British settlers the of an Independence move- Before the arrival of right to occupy the area and ment. Economic conditions Europeans, the Maya civiliza- cut logwood in exchange for improved during World War tion spread itself over Belize an end to piracy. Historical II (1939-1945) when many beginning around 1500 B.C. accounts from the early 1700s Belizean men entered the and flourished until about note that Africans were armed forces or otherwise A.D. 800. In the late classic brought to the settlement contributed labor to the war period of from Jamaica to work as effort. Following the war, the (before A.D. 1000), as many slaves and cut timber. colony’s economy again stag- as 400,000 people may have The British first appoint- nated. Britain’s decision to lived in the area that is now ed a superintendent over the devalue the British Honduras Belize. Some lowland Maya Belize area in 1786. The dollar in 1949 worsened eco- still occupied the area when Spanish, who claimed sover- Europeans arrived in the eignty over the whole of (CONTINUED ON PAGE 16)

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SPOTLIGHT ON BELIZE www.caribbeantoday.com ~ A Caribbean Today special feature ‘Belize – We are Free’, ‘Jump 4 National symbols of Belize • The Keel Billed Toucan Belize’ win song competitions The Keel Billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus) is September Celebrations Belize City, was second. District, third place. Magana the national bird of Belize. It 2009” got off to an early Barrington Castillo of La Isla and Capt. Roby each received a is noted for its great, canoe- start in Belize with the Bonita, San Pedro, captured cash prize and certificate. shaped bill, brightly colored “ green, blue, red and orange announcement of the winners third place for his song “Shout Some 17 entries were of the patriotic and carnival Belize”. The runners-up each received for the patriotic song feathers. Toucans are found in song competitions last month. received a cash prize and a contest, while 11 entries were “Belize – We are Free”, trophy. submitted for the carnival done by Bea Armstrong, Mervin Budram of competition. All entries had Alexander Evans and Herchel won first place in the to be original and the compe- Armstrong of Belize City, won carnival song competition with titions were open to nationals the patriotic song competition. “Jump 4 Belize”. He received of Belize, home and abroad. The winners earned a prize $3,000 and a certificate. Salus The winning songs were • Black Orchid package that included $3,000 Magana, of Corozal Town, was announced at the House of The national flower of and a trophy. “Take Me Back second with “Belizean United”. Culture. Belize is the black orchid to Belize”, a song by Nello “Fayaah in the Streets” earned (Prosthechea cochleata), also Player (Kernel Parks), also of Capt. Roby, of Orange Walk ® known as Encyclia cochleata).

• Mahogany Tree The national tree of Youngsters get tourism program scholarships Belize is the mahogany tree (Swietenia macrophylla). open areas of the country s a part of the Belize bachelor’s degree program in at Galen University. with large trees. Tourist Board’s com- hospitality and tourism. The Jovita Requena, a recent British settlers exploited the Belizean forest for mahogany, Amitment to the growth recipient of this year’s scholar- graduate of Toledo Community • Baird’s Tapir beginning around the middle and development of young ship is 22-year-old Lorenzo College, was awarded an asso- Belize’s national animal is Belizeans, the BTB has Gonzalez, a graduate of ciate’s degree in tourism schol- of the 17th century. It was originally exported to the the Baird’s Tapir (Tapirus announced this year’s scholar- Sacred Heart Junior College. arship to San Pedro Junior bairdii), the largest land mam- ship recipients for tourism The Jean Shaw Scholarship College, while Judith Vidal and United Kingdom in the form of squared logs, but shipments mal of the American tropics. degree programs at various is awarded yearly to a young Ida Castillo were awarded It is also known as the moun- educational institutions Belizean woman who wants to scholarships to SJC School of now consist mainly of sawn lumber. The motto “Sub tain cow, although it is actual- throughout the country. pursue a career in tourism. This Professional Studies to pursue ly related to the horse and the Galen University extend- year’s recipient is 20-year-old an associate’s degree in hospi- Umbra Florero” means: Under the shade (of the rhinoceros. It is protected ed to the Ministry of Tourism Andrea Usher, who has been tality and tourism management. under the law. and Culture one full tuition accepted into the bachelor of Roberto Guerra, a recent mahogany tree) I flourish. scholarship per year for the science in hospitality and ® tourism management program (CONTINUED ON PAGE 16)

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www.caribbeantoday.com SPOTLIGHT ON BELIZE ~ A Caribbean Today special feature What to see September is always a time to remember in Belize eptember celebration in year’s celebrations throughout Park, Punta Gorda; 6 p.m. “Fire of Arts”, Central Park, Punta Belize is one of the most September: Engine and Bicycle Parade”, Gorda. in Belize Sexciting times for the • Sept. 5 – 2 p.m., Opening Corozal Town; 7 p.m. “ACC • Sept. 17 – 7 p.m. country, which obtained its ceremonies/band fest at Pageant and Dance”, Royal “Education Forum”, Town Belize District Independence during the People’s Stadium, Orange Walk Orchid Hotel, Belize City; 8 Hall, Dangriga; 7 p.m. “Tribute • month. Town; 7 p.m., “Queen of the p.m. “Free Jump Up”, Miami to Belizean Patriots”, Bliss • The Below are some of the Bay Pageant”, Sports Complex, Beach, Corozal District; 8 p.m. Center for the Performing Arts, • La Isla Bonita Ambergris Caye highlights scheduled for this Punta Gorda and Belize Civic motorcade parade, Benque Belize City. • Center, Belize City; Viejo; 9 p.m. “Battle of the • Sept. 18 – Children’s ral- • Museum of Belize 7 p.m. “Miss Bands”, Arthur Street, Orange lies in Orange Walk Town, • Fort Street Tourism Village Glamour Queen”, Walk Town; fireworks displays, Punta Gorda, Belize City, • The Bliss Centre for the CARNIVAL CELEBRATION Methodist School 11 p.m. Marshalleck Plaza, Belmopan, Dangriga and Performing Arts Grounds, Dangriga; Benque Viejo and 11:59 p.m. Corozal District; 6 p.m. • Old Belize Museum and Cucumber 8 p.m. “Miss San Miami Beach, Corozal District. “Schools Talent Night”, Orange Beach. Pedro Pageant”, • Sept. 10 – 6 a.m. Walk Town; 8 p.m. “Hollywood • The Belize Zoo (called “The best Old Football Field, “Sounding of the Sirens”, Drug Free Teen Dance”. little zoo in the world”). San Pedro; 11 p.m. Corozal District and Punta • Sept. 19 – 4 a.m. • Caye Caulker Kriol Dance Gorda; “September 10th “Carnival Jouvert”, Belize City • Belikin Beer Brewery Concert, Malibu Ceremony”, 9 a.m., BTL Royal streets; 1 p.m. “Carnival Road • San Pedro Town Beach Club, Princess Park, Dangriga, March”, Belize City; 7 p.m. rock • Numerous Cayes (islands) Dangriga. 10 a.m. Central Park, Punta concert, Orange Walk Town; • Sept. 6 – 10 Gorda and Corozal District; 7:30 p.m. “Battle of the Bands”, Stann Creek District a.m. Sports Day, 11 a.m. multi-cultural fair, Corozal District. • Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Andres Campos Belize City; 11 a.m. “Miss San • Sept. 20 – 1 p.m. Sanctuary and Reserve • Placencia Civic Center, Pedro” coronation, Old “Carnival Parade”, Santa Rita • Hopkins Corozal District; Football Field, San Pedro; Hill, Corozal District; 8 p.m. • 6 p.m. “Culture “Jump Up”, 5 p.m. “International Marching Band • Tobacco Caye Sunday”, Drums of Independence Park, Belmopan Display”, Benque Viejo; 9 p.m. • Numerous Cayes Our Father and 7 p.m. Benque Viejo. flag raising countdown; 10 p.m. Roundabout, • Sept. 11 – 7 p.m. “Pan Independence eve ceremony, Orange Walk District Dangriga. Yard – Steel Pan Concert”, San Pedro; flag raising cere- • • Sept. 7 – 7 House of Culture, Belize City. monies and fireworks displays • San Estevan (Maya site) p.m. “Evening of • Sept. 12-13 - 9 a.m. to 5 in Orange Walk Town, San • Rio Bravo Conservation and Patriotic Songs and p.m. “Expo Belize”, SJC Ignacio/Santa Elena, Corozal Management Area Poems”, Wesley Gymnasium, Belize City. District, Punta Gorda and Church, Belize • Sept. 13 – “National Day Dangriga. City. of Prayer”. • Sept. 21 – 9 a.m. Belize • • Sept. 8 – 6 • Sept. 14 – 7 p.m. “Tribute City Independence Day cere- • p.m. “Youth to Belizean Patriots”, Sports mony; 9 a.m. Independence • Explosion”, Why Complex, Punta Gorda. Day Thanksgiving Mass, • Not Island, • Sept. 15 – 6 p.m. Benque Viejo; 9 a.m. Official • Blue Hole (park) Dangriga. “Children’s Night”, Corozal Independence Day Ceremony, • Guanacaste National Park • Sept. 9 – 9 District; 6 p.m. “Kriol Cultural Independence Plaza, Belmopan; • Chiquibul National Park Colorful carnival parades, marking the country’s a.m. “Kriol Storytelling”, BTL Princess Independence Day ceremonies • Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Independence, are part of Belize’s exciting September Cultural Promotion Royal Park. in Punta Gorda, Corozal Reserve celebrations. Day”, Central • Sept. 16 – 6 p.m. “Festival District, Orange Walk Town, • and Actun Dangriga and Benque Viejo; Tunichil Muknal (cave) 8 p.m. “Free Jump Up” in • 1,000 feet Falls Youngsters get tourism program scholarships Benque Viejo. • Chaa Creek (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15) University of Belize. extends heartfelt congratula- • Big Rock Falls “Tourism is a crucial sec- tions to all scholarship recipi- Information obtained from • Belize Botanic Gardens graduate of Stann Creek tor in our country,” said ents and wish them success in “September Celebrations • Victoria Peak, Belize’s second Ecumenical College, was grant- Belize’s Tourism Minister their studies.” Belize”. highest point at 1,120 meters ed a scholarship to pursue an Manuel Heredia, Jr. in a recent (3,675 ft)• Doyle’s Delight, associate’s degree in tourism BTB press release. “Training ® ® Belize’s highest point at 1,124 management at Ecumenical continues to be an important meters (3,688 ft) Junior College, while Rasheda ingredient for cultivating Rhys has received a partial young tourism professionals. Belize offers multiple cultures ® scholarship to pursue a bache- The Ministry of Tourism and lor’s segree in tourism at the the Belize Tourism Board from Caribbean, Central America

(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14) ly renamed Belize in 1973. Progress toward nomic conditions and led to Independence, however, was the creation of the People’s hampered by a Guatemalan Committee, which demanded claim to sovereignty over the ter- Independence. The People’s ritory of Belize. When Belize Committee’s successor, the finally attained full People’s United Party (PUP), Independence on Sept. 21, 1981, sought constitutional reforms Guatemala refused to recognize that would expand voting the new nation. Guatemala’s rights to all adults. president formally recognized Constitutional reforms Belize’s Independence in 1992. were initiated in 1954 and The following year the United resulted in a new constitution Kingdom announced that it 10 years later. Britain granted would end its military involve- British Honduras self-govern- ment in Belize. ment in 1964, and the head of the PUP - Independence - Edited from Wikipedia leader George Price - became the colony’s prime minister. ® British Honduras was official-

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TRINIDAD & TOBAGO INDEPENDENCE www.caribbeantoday.com Deceased champion boxer gets highest honor at T&T’s 47th Independence satisfactory momentum in this brethren to dwell together in political control and direction, extremely competitive, global- unity,” Manning said. the very institutions which are ized environment,” he said. But Panday called on citi- required to be independent.” Manning called on citizens zens to revive their patriotic Panday said the Judiciary, to ensure that the country spirit and stand up against the Integrity Commission, the emerges from efforts of the ruling People’s Director the economic National Movement (PNM) of Public slowdown occa- administration to undermine Prosecutions, sioned by the democracy in the country. Police Service global econom- “The sovereignty that our and the service ic situation, Independence pioneers fought commissions adding “that is for and achieved in 1962 is have all come our inescapable now under threat as Prime under attack responsibility Minister Patrick Manning in a by the present as citizens of Manning megalomaniac haze, charges government. Panday this country.” ahead with plans for the coun- “Even as The prime minister also said it try’s political union with we celebrate was every citizen’s responsibili- Eastern Caribbean countries, our nation’s Independence ty “to continue practicing the completely disregarding the today, the very foundation of tolerance that has been an citizens’ opinions,” said our freedom is under attack. important part of our society Panday. Not from foreign invaders or since Independence... particu- The Opposition leader colonial masters but from larly our leaders at all levels, said the prime minister has those charged with the gover- have a special responsibility in been consistently battering the nance and care of Trinidad strengthening the fabric of our checks and balances in the and Tobago, as they continue society. current constitution while the the onslaught to destroy the “Let us always remember draft constitution “seeks to safeguards imprinted in the the powerful words of the eliminate the distinction Constitution of Trinidad and psalmist reminding us of how between the legislature and Tobago,” Panday said. good and pleasant it is for the executive, putting under ®

Salandy PORT OF , Trinidad, Pannist Len “Boogsie” CMC – Trinidad and Tobago Sharpe also received the observed its 47th year of polit- Humming Bird (Gold) for cul- ical Independence from ture while ethnomusicologist Britain on Aug. 31 with the Dr. Geraldine Conner received traditional military parade and the second highest national bestowing its highest national award, the Chaconia Medal award on a female world (Gold). champion boxer killed in a Diplomat Dr. Cuthbert motor vehicular accident earli- Joseph, who was a member of er this year. a committee examining a aribbean culture has influenced Jizelle Salandy, who died political and economic award the world in many ways over the on Jan. 4, was the lone recipi- between Trinidad and Tobago C ent of Order of Trinidad and and the Organization of years, from the exotic beauty of the Tobago for distinguished and Eastern Caribbean States islands and people, to the pulsating outstanding national service in (OECS), received the rhythms of their music - reggae, soca, the field of boxing. Chaconia Medal (Silver). The 21-year-old, who held salsa and merengue. eight world titles, including MIXED MESSAGES Now, Caribbean food is beginning to the World Boxing Council As expected, the message play a new and vibrant role in how the (WBC), the World Boxing from the two main political Association (WBA) and the figures here differed with world views this region, from jerk pork to Women’s International Boxing Prime Minister Patrick curry chicken, fried plantains, fried yuca, Association (WIBA) belts, Manning urging discipline and cracked conch to flying fish, from mango chutney to was killed when the car she production to help the country was driving crashed into a pil- emerge from the global eco- guava jelly. lar on the Beetham Highway nomic crisis, while Opposition Caribbean beers, rum and liquors are seen all over the world. Come with on the outskirts of the capital. Leader Basdeo Panday said Caribbean Today as we take you from the tip of the Yucatan to the jungles of Guyana, as In 2007, she was given the the sovereignty that the coun- country’s second highest try’s Independence was under we explore the tastes of the Caribbean. We will tell you where you can find those hard-to- award - the Chaconia Medal threat. get products and foods. (Gold) and after her death Manning said the country Sports Minister Gary Hunt has made great strides in its described her as an icon, a last 47 years and urged citi- CALL NOW TO ADVERTISE! great contributor and a moti- zens to rededicate themselves vator. to the national watchwords of 1-800-605-7516 • 305-238-2868 Veteran journalist Keith discipline, tolerance and pro- Smith was among 20 persons duction, which he said were Fax 305-252-7843 honored this year. He received “enduring concepts that con- e-mail: [email protected] the Hummingbird Medal tributed to producing the best (Silver) for his contribution to of human civilization. Articles for Editorial Consideration: October 17th, 2009 journalism, while 41-year-old “Productivity is more crit- housewife Dianne Avolone ical than ever as we face the ADVERTISING DEADLINE: OCTOBER 24TH, 2009 Baptiste, who disarmed a ban- serious challenges from an dit, struck him with a flower economic slowdown. We must pot and kept him in an arm all work harder and become lock until the police arrived, more efficient, creative and received Hummingbird Medal resourceful. Trinidad and (Gold) for gallantry. Tobago needs to maintain a

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www.caribbeantoday.com SPORT Caribbean American athletes strike gold Jamaica holds Ecuador to soccer draw GORDON WILLIAMS League Soccer, slipped a GORDON WILLIAMS Also running for the U.S. consecutive win in the event defense-splitting pass to Devon was Jamaican-born Debbie at the WCA. Jehue Gordon EAST RUTHERFORD, New Hodges, but the striker stumbled BERLIN, Germany – Athletes Dunn, who finished sixth in of T&T was fourth with Jersey – Caribbean soccer before hitting his shot straight to born in the Caribbean, who the race. Novlene Williams- Jamaican Danny McFarlane champion Jamaica, in a bid to Ecuador’s goalkeeper José competed for countries out- Mills, another Jamaican, was sixth in 48.65 and Dominica’s revitalize its senior national Francisco Cevallos. Minutes side the region, shared at least fourth in 49.77. Felix Sanchez eighth in 50.11. team, suffered from the same later four gold medals between Clement, like Richards, flaws which haunted it in the Richards was sent them at last month’s 12th BOLT OF INSPIRATION said he chose to run for the past despite a creditable 0-0 clear by IAAF World Championships Richards admitted that U.S. partly because the coun- draw with Ecuador last month she took inspiration from the try represented a better at Giants Stadium here. Hodges, in Athletics (WCA). but he Sanya Richards and performances of Jamaica’s100 chance to succeed in his sport The Reggae Boyz, without and 200 meters world record and most of his family resided their quota of English-based failed to , natives of score from Jamaica and Trinidad and holder Usain Bolt, who won in the U.S. However, he said professionals, held the World Cup 2010 hopeful from South a tight Tobago, respectively, won two the double at the WCA. he still has a soft spot for the angle. “In the land of his America in their first interna- gold each for the United tional since disappointingly From States at the meet, which ran last 100 birth and was then the confident bowing out of the CONCA- from Aug. 15- CAF Gold Cup in July. In that tone was T&T backed 23 here. tournament Jamaica scored set. Richards Kingston- him as well. one goal in three games and Cevallos born Richards “I repre- failed to advance to the second and Jamaica’s goalkeeper took the sent a lot of round. Against Ecuador, the were both women’s 400 things,” Boyz couldn’t find their scoring forced to make several saves meters in a Clement told touch either. during the game. Ecuador hit world leading Caribbean “If we keep going over the the crossbar twice, but was also time of 49 sec- Today here. chances, from the Gold Cup, that’s guilty of poor marksmanship. onds, ahead of “I’m from been haunting us,” Jamaica’s coach Ecuador, which is compet- Jamaica’s Trinidad, of Theodore Whitmore told ing in the CONMEBOL region Shericka course. A lot Caribbean Today. “I think that’s the for a place in next year’s World Clement Cup alongside powerhouse Williams, 49.32. of people in most important part of our game teams such as and She credited Trinidad also where we need to get organized.” (meters) I support me. I guess I go both Despite the lack of efficien- Argentina, complimented the her Jamaican Boyz’ performance. bloodline for wanted to chan- ways as far as Trinidad and cy in front of goal, Jamaica nel Usain and the U.S.A.” matched a quality Ecuador team “Jamaica is a good team,” the final victory said coach Sixto Vizuete. “They push, which run as fast as I Richards and Dunn would step for step. Jamaica, the top team in the region, is ranked really got into the game.” gave her a gold could,” she later run as part of the U.S. 69th in the world by soccer’s Whitmore, meanwhile, said medal in a Richards said. victorious 4x400 meters relay he was pleased with Jamaica’s “I really team. Clement, who said he governing body FIFA. Ecuador major meet –the is ranked 36th. showing, especially because the or WCA - for admire Usain,” once contacted T&T with the Boyz have initiated a rebuilding she added. “He’s an amazing hope of representing that the first time after several pre- EVEN plan for the team and included vious disappointments. athlete; very humble. I think country but “it didn’t go Yet the gap in ratings did mostly players based in the “I’ve never tried to deny he’s so great for our sport. So through,” was also a member not show on the field. Both Caribbean island. my Jamaican roots and I’m I’m happy to be in the same of America’s men 4x400 which teams played fast, open soccer. “It was an excellent per- very, very proud of Jamaicans,” time with him.” won gold. That created scoring opportuni- formance from the players,” an elated Richards told Also embracing the ties, but Jamaica and Ecuador the coach said. “You saw effort, Caribbean Today after the WCA was Port of Spain-born Gordon Williams is Caribbean could not find the back of the commitment and the whole Aug. 18 final. “Even today I Clement, who clocked a world Today’s managing editor. net. balance.” think I pulled on some of my leading time of 47.91 to win Jamaica squandered the Jamaican strength and speed to the 400 meters hurdles ahead ® best early chances. Dane Gordon Williams is Caribbean be able to finish that race.” of Javier Culson of Puerto Richards, who plays for New Today’s managing editor. Rico. It was Clement’s second York Red Bulls in U.S. Major ® Bolt, Caribbean shine bright at World Championships in Athletics

(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2) won two, a silver and bronze. relay, Jamaica’s team of earned a silver. Rosemarie White, Novlene championships and every time The gold medalists aside, Williams-Mills, Shereefa I see a Jamaican out there I the Caribbean also placed sev- Lloyd and Shericka Williams feel good. You get nuff respect eral athletes in finals, especially finished second to the U.S. A here.” on the track. Including Fraser silver was also earned by Yet Caribbean gold was and Stewart, Jamaica account- ’s Yarelis Barrios in the not restricted to Jamaica. ed for four of the eight women women’s discus, while T&T’s ’s Ryan Brathwaite in the 100 final. Overall, the Renny Quow won bronze in won his country’s only medal Caribbean featured six of the the 400 meters. His country’s at the WCA in the 110 meters finalists for that event, among team of Darrel Brown, Marc hurdles for men. Brathwaite them Bahamians Chandra Burns, Emmanuel Callander timed 13.14 seconds to nip Sturrup and Debbie Ferguson- and Richard Thompson, cap- Americans Terrence Trammell McKenzie. In the men’s 100, tured silver in the 4x100. and David Payne, who both five of the eight were from the Puerto Rico’s Javier clocked 13.15, at the line. Caribbean. Culson won his country’s only “This is just great!” said Jamaica’s Veronica medal of the WCA by placing Brathwaite. “It did happen. I Campbell-Brown, who finished second in the men’s 400 hur- am very happy.” fourth in the short sprint, dles. returned to capture silver Fraser took gold in the 100 meters. “I know I am going to be CUBA SECOND behind American Allyson Felix a hero at home,” Culson said Cuba, meanwhile, secured in the 200, with Ferguson- women’s 400 meters. after the final. a gold among its six medals McKenzie third. Two more Jamaica’s Delloreen The same could have been for the meet from triple Barbados’s Brathwaite celebrates victory. Jamaicans, Anneisha Ennis-London earned a said for many of the Caribbean jumper Yargeris Savigne, who McLaughlin (fifth) and Facey bronze in the 100 meters hur- athletes who competed here. leapt 14.95 meters to finish Caribbean country on the medal table. (sixth) also made the 200 final. dles, while Josanne Lucas did ahead of countrywoman Shericka Williams finished sec- the same for T&T in the 400 Gordon Williams is Caribbean Mabel Gay (14.61). Cuba also T&T managed three medals, a silver and two ond to Jamaican-born Sanya hurdles. Today’s managing editor. earned four silver and a Richards of the U.S. in the In the women’s 4x400 bronze to finish second best bronze, while The Bahamas ®

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SUCCESS IN BUSINESS www.caribbeantoday.com ~ A Caribbean Today special feature Miami International opens multi-purpose airport business center Jamaican diaspora urged to invest Jamaica’s Minister of Finance “We have a and the Public Service Audley unique oppor- Shaw has urged members of tunity to grasp the diaspora to look for victory and investment opportunities in success out of overseas markets to meet crisis,” Shaw unfilled demands for Jamaican said. food products. Jamaicans, he Shaw was the guest speak- Shaw explained, are er at the annual Independence a resilient peo- worship service held recently ple, noting accomplishments at the Kendall Community in sports, entertainment, aca- Church of God in Miami, demia, corporate leadership Florida. and public service. The minister said that nationals overseas have a cru- - Information obtained from cial role to play in the island’s the JIS efforts to recover from the effects of the global recession. ® Ask high in salary negotiation

JOYCE LAIN KENNEDY extend an offer or say that they’ll be putting one together, it’s almost DEAR JOYCE: Only looking time to share your research. for two months and am a final- Before you do, when you’re still A passenger uses one of the five computers in the new ICE Business Center in MIA’s South Terminal. ist for a job I want. I have worried that they’ll abandon you research showing that my salary for a lower-priced candidate, do a MIAMI, Florida - Passengers rentals; and pre-paid SIM Terner; Brookstone; Duty “lockdown” move, which is my traveling through Miami cards for passengers to use Free ; Island Styles should be way bigger than what I think they’ll offer. But I’m term for getting an agreement that International Airport now with their existing cell phones. clothing boutique; L’Occitane; they’ll hang in with your negotia- have a one-stop location Also available for pur- To Go gift shop; worried that if I tell them my real desired salary, they’ll pick tions until you get an agreement where they can fax or photo- chase are travel insurance Navarro pharmacy and gift from upstairs on you and your copy documents, rent a plans to cover medical expens- shop; Rosetta Stone; Sunglass someone else. What’s your advice? - C.H. price tag. mobile phone for use in the es and other costs associated Hut; Sunglass Icon; Sweet This lockdown move gives United States or abroad, or with a flight accident, car Factory; and a Taxco Sterling away a little negotiating lever- hold a business meeting in rental accident, lost or jewelry store. ANSWER: Guest columnist Jack Chapman, author of the age, but that’s the price of safe- between flights - all without delayed baggage or a can- Opening in May as well in ty. It doesn’t guarantee they leaving MIA. celled or interrupted trip. the 8,900-square-foot South best-selling strategy guide “Negotiating Your Salary, How won’t talk to an interloper, but Located past security Plans are available at per-trip Terminal food pavilion that it has the strength of a “hand- between concourses H and J, or annual rates. overlooks the MIA airfield to Make $1,000 a Minute” (Mt. Vernon Press), says go for it - shake deal” if they agree. in the South Terminal, the were Gilbert’s Bakery and Make your move - Now it’s International Currency ADDITION McDonald’s, which joined six with two caveats. Chapman rec- ommends you’ll do better nego- time to shoot for the moon. Let Exchange (ICE) Business The business center is the other food pavilion options: them know your ideal compen- Center features five comput- latest addition to the two- Bongos Cuban Café; Famous tiating down from a high num- ber than up from a low one. sation number or range; “ideal” ers with Internet access and year-old South Terminal facili- Famiglia Pizzeria; Haagen means the absolutely biggest printing capability; a fax ty, which serves passengers Daz; Island Chicken Grill; Because you are correct in fear- ing that a big number might package you can possibly imag- machine with domestic and from 20 domestic and interna- Italian coffee shop Illy; and ine getting. Tell them the num- international service; a photo- tional carriers. Clothing retail- La Pausa Restaurant. prompt employers to skip over you for a lower-priced candi- ber or the range. Share as many copy machine; a conference ers Hugo Boss and Cubavera The South Terminal fea- indicators as possible that vali- room that can accommodate opened a joint location in May tures more than 30 retail, din- date, here’s what to do: Establish value - Name date your ideal amount: salary up to 10 people; currency in the 1,000-foot long conces- ing and duty-free concession surveys, other offers you’re exchange service; pre-paid sion hall past security that fea- locations pre- and post-securi- your ideal (big) compensation number only after you’ve laid the entertaining or applying for, domestic and international tures several stories, including ty for travelers and visitors. projected earnings or savings calling cards; cellular phone 10-Minute Manicure; Bijoux groundwork by explaining how ® you can make or save money for you’ll create on the job, past them. Explain how your skills earnings, recruiters’ estimates - will nurture the organization and and anything else you can think how your past accomplishments of to corroborate your number. will translate to your future Talk specifics - Imagine accomplishments. Make them their offer of $80,000 when you anxious to hire you. Any time want $95,000. Instead of trying before that point is too soon. to split the difference, lock If money comes up earlier down the $80K, then share an in the interview, say - with con- ideal compensation plan that fidence - that you anticipate no would pay you $125,000 made difficulties working out a salary up of salary, bonus and commis- if you’re the candidate they sions. Justify your reasoning and want to hire. then say, “So while the $125,000 Your best advantage is is not unreasonable, it’s more gained by not disclosing any than you planned on. Can we numbers at all. Not past earn- discuss how we can start to ings, nor future expectations. approach that number?” Just remain open on the sub- This tactic is much more ject. But many employers and likely to reach the $95,000-or- almost all recruiters will insist higher level than starting with on knowing your salary param- the $95,000 figure. eters. Your answer then: Give info that is in a range that won’t - Edited from Tribune Media screen you out. Services Verify firm offer - Once they ®

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www.caribbeantoday.com NEWS 24 candidates for Montserrat’s Sept. 8 elections Legislation for new St. Vincent BRADES, Montserrat, CMC how to get things done,” Dr. ensure that Montserratians - Twenty-four candidates have Lewis said in an interview on have proper representation in constitution reaches Parliament registered to contest the nine local radio the day before the Legislative Council. Legislative Council seats up Nomination Day. “Even if we can’t carry a KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, embark on a campaign to get for grabs at the Sept. 8 general majority we can definitely rep- CMC – Legislation aimed at citizens to vote against the elections, the supervisor of OPTIMISTIC resent the people to make providing a new constitution proposed constitution. elections here has confirmed. Meantime, MCAP leader sure that they know what is for St. Vincent and the “We will campaign against The Movement for Reuben Meade said he was going on…and that we can Grenadines was scheduled to it fully like if we are running Change and Prosperity optimistic about his party’s speak on their behalf,” be presented to Parliament this an election campaign,” (MCAP) is the only party chances, especially since it is Browne said. month, less than three months Eustace said. fielding a full slate, while the the only one to present a com- Newspaper editor before citizens vote whether to The NDP has withdrawn Montserrat Labour Party plete ticket to Bennette Roach was among accept or reject the new docu- its support for the proposed (MLP) and the Montserrat the electorate. the last candidates to register ment in a referendum. constitution, saying that it Reformation Party (MRP) “We’re for the election. He told CMC In recent weeks there does not advance the 1979 each have three representa- extremely con- that based on his interaction have been meetings involving document. tives on the ballot. Nine inde- fident that we with the public it is unlikely legislators and members of The legislation for pro- pendent candidates are also will be the that any party would secure the Constitution Review posed new constitution will be contesting the poll. government. an outright majority and Committee on possible tabled after six years of con- “Things have gone We are the therefore independent candi- amendments to the bill. sultations with Vincentians at smoothly and there were no only organized dates stand a good chance of Citizens will be asked to home and in the diaspora. objections,” Supervisor of grouping on Lewis being elected. vote on the new constitution Meanwhile, the People’s Elections Claudette Weekes the ground, “This election is hardly in November to replace the Movement for Change told the Caribbean Media we’re the only one that has a about parties. I’m talking one that that came into effect (PMC), a local pressure Corporation (CMC) at the full slate of nine,” he told about the mode of the people when the island gained politi- group, is calling for a post- end of the Nomination Day CMC. and what they are talking cal Independence from ponement of the referendum exercise last month. However, Meade said his about,” Roach said. Britain 30 years ago. until after the next general Chief Minister Lowell party was guarding against Just over 3,500 voters are Both the government of elections. The PMC said that Lewis, one of the independ- complacency in the weeks eligible to vote in the general Prime Minister Dr. Ralph “years of effort and scarce ents contesting the poll, was ahead. elections, the third to be con- Gonsalves and the main financial resources expended the first to confirm his partici- “In politics everything tested under the new at large Opposition New Democratic so far can be saved if the ref- pation with electoral officials. could be a surprise. So what we system introduced following Party (NDP) have announced erendum is depoliticized” by He earlier expressed his confi- are saying to our candidates is widespread devastation differing positions on the delaying the referendum until dence that he would win a seat ‘go out there and continue caused by eruptions at the issue. Gonsalves has promised “a time when both major par- at the election despite failing doing the hard work’…and we Soufriere Hills Volcano. “a spirited campaign” as the ties will have the opportunity to present a team from his will work as hard as possible Since the volcano began government seeks to secure to think in the national inter- Montserrat Democratic Party. until September 8th. We will erupting in 1995, most of the the necessary two-thirds est rather than from a partisan “It is important for me to not let up on the amount of seven former constituencies majority required for the new vantage point”. make myself available to the work that we have been have been evacuated and constitution. General elections are not people of Montserrat. I am a doing,” the MCAP leader said. there has been mass migration “You are going to see a due here until the end of next trained legislator, I have had Former legislator of overseas. spirited campaign for a ‘Yes’ year, but the grouping said the experience of working as Chedmond Browne said the vote as you would see for any rescheduling the referendum Chief Minister, I know how goal of the MLP, on whose ® election,” he told reporters “would effectively minimize government work, I know ticket he is running, is to last month. the current partisan approach to the proposed constitution NO SUPPORT Bill 2009”. But NDP Leader Arnhim Guyana’s president not interested in third term Eustace has pledged to ® GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – President Bharrat P.M. ponders civil action against Jagdeo has brushed aside sug- gestions that he would seek a third term as head of state former St. Lucia administration despite a recent opinion poll that indicated more than half CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC - mission of inquiry may very of the population would sup- Members of the former St. well result in amendments to port such a move. Lucia Labour Party (SLP) certain bits and pieces of legis- “Let me tonight clear this administration could face civil lation that will bring even up. I have no intention, no action as a result of the find- more stringent measures in as desire, nothing to run for ings of a recent commission far as the conduct of ministers another term so all of this of inquiry, Prime Minister of finance and ministers of speculation out there; it’s just Stephenson King has government generally,” he that, speculation,” Jagdeo told announced. said. a function here on Aug. 28. Up to late last month the King served notice last President Jagdeo’s consti- final report of the commission month that he planned to table tutional two term ends in 2011 headed by Guyanese jurist Sir the report of the commission and there has been specula- Fenton Ramsahoye was still in of inquiry in Parliament as tion that the country could the hands of the government soon as the next sitting. He vote in a referendum allowing and Cabinet ministers had confirmed that the report is the Russian trained economist been receiving briefings from being studied by Cabinet min- to contest as the People’s their legal counsel on the doc- isters with “a view to determin- Progressive Party (PPP) presi- Jagdeo: “It’s just that, speculation.” ument. ing an appropriate course of dential candidate in the 2011 legislation after he steps down ducted by the North Although the commission action to address any incidents elections. from office. American Teachers set up to investigate question- of wrong doing identified by But Jagdeo, insisting that Jagdeo was appointed Association (NACTA) able activities of the SLP the commission.” he is not interested in another head of state in Aug. 1999 revealed that Jagdeo is the administration under the watch The Opposition has term, also dismissed as “spec- after then President Janet most popular politician in of former Prime Minister accused the government of ulation” that he might find a Jagan stepped down due to Guyana and if he contests for Kenny Anthony cited no wasting taxpayers’ money on a way to maneuver himself into health reasons. He contested the presidency in the next instances of criminal liability, probe, which did not come up a third term. and won the 2001 and 2006 elections he would win out- King said it did establish a with the indictable informa- Jagdeo, however, gave no general elections as the PPP right. strong case for mismanage- tion that the ruling party was indication whether he would presidential candidate. ment that cost taxpayers mil- hoping for. support an amendment to the A mid July 2009 poll con- ® lions of dollars. “The outcome of the com- ®

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TOURISM/ TRAVEL www.caribbeantoday.com Caribbean’s major attraction in decline Sandals buys Bahamas Four Seasons KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC - “This is a reflection of all ~ Collapse of reefs blamed on climate change Sandals Resorts International that Sandals Resorts has (SRI) says it has bought the accomplished and a tremen- Four Seasons Resort Great dous opportu- Exuma in The Bahamas. nity to further It said that the 500-acre prop- demonstrate erty, which features a champi- our commit- onship Greg Norman golf ment to pro- course and world-class mari- viding the very na, is to be renamed Sandals best vacation Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, in the Bahamas. Caribbean. SRI gave no details of the We look for- Stewart purchase price, but said that ward to bring- the resort will open on Jan. ing our Luxury Included expe- 22, next year. rience to this special property, “This is a remarkable which has been kept to impec- moment in the history of cable standards.” Sandals Resorts. We are Stewart said the all-suite acquiring one of the most resort will offer a selection of spectacular pieces of real 190 luxury accommodations estate in the Caribbean, which and SRI said that the “fully- was operated by one of the protected, deepwater marina world’s most highly regarded offers 133 slips and is equipped hotel companies,” said to accommodate and service Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, yachts up to 300 feet in A diver explores the Caribbean’s coral reefs. Sandals Resorts founder and length.” chairman. LONDON, - A Royal Society’s journal, this isn’t just a flattening in ® study has found massive col- “Biology Letters”. one patch, one area the size of lapse of coral reefs through- Referring to what it Vancouver, or even an area out the Caribbean, a big termed “reef flattening”, the the size of British Columbia, Travelers beware Wi-Fi hackers tourist attraction in the study found that not only the whole Caribbean has been Wi-Fi hotspot is a con- such as airports, hotels, coffee region, and is blaming climate were the reefs dying faster flattened in the past decade, venient tool for travel- shops, parks and school cam- change for the situation. and on a wider scale than pre- mainly as a result of climate Aers who want to keep puses. The study by researchers viously thought but that they change,” said Dr. Nicholas in touch with friends, family However, Wi-Fi hotspots from Simon Fraser University were quickly crumbling after Dulvy, one of the researchers or the office while away from are vulnerable to hackers who in Canada and the University death. at Simon Fraser’s department home. It is a wireless set up what’s known as “evil of East Anglia in England “Probably, the most stark of biological sciences. Internet network that can be was recently published in the finding of our result is that (CONTINUED ON PAGE 22) found just about anywhere, (CONTINUED ON PAGE 22)

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www.caribbeantoday.com TOURISM/ TRAVEL Travelers beware Wi-Fi hackers (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21) data such as Social Security numbers, bank account or twin” networks, or phony Wi- credit card information. Fi hotspots, to steal your per- Don’t e-mail or instant sonal information. message unless your work- place or other institution has RIP-OFF WARNINGS given you access to a virtual Watch out for fake login private network, or VPN. pages - Hackers set up fake Keep the security on your pages that look like the real electronic Wi-Fi devices up-to- thing to trick people into typ- date - Make sure you have ing their login information firewall, antivirus and antispy- and passwords. Glance at the ware software installed. address bar to verify that you Don’t use the same pass- are at the authentic webpage. word for all your online Check for typos on a login accounts so that if it is stolen, site - They are usually a give- hackers won’t be able to use it away that the site is not on more than one webpage. authentic. Make sure your computer Check for security symbols does not automatically log on - While you’re on the login to wireless networks by page, if your browser doesn’t adjusting the Internet security display the lock symbol in the settings on your computer. bottom right corner indicating Turn off the computer that the connection is encrypt- when you’re not around to ed, disconnect immediately. ensure that it’s not picking up a wireless network signal. CONSUMER SMARTS Avoid logging into finan- - Miami-Dade Consumer cial accounts of Services Department any kind - Never enter sensitive ® Caribbean’s major attraction in decline (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21) “There are no detectable complex reefs (left),” he added.

RAPID DECLINE Dulvy said the team of international researchers looked at nearly 40 years of data com- piled in 500 surveys of 200 reefs. He said that for the first time researchers were able to piece together the big picture of what has been happen- ing throughout the Caribbean, famous for its thou- sands of beautiful reefs, including one second in size only to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Dulvy said wherever they looked, they found signs of rapid and devastating decline, adding that reefs were dying and then collapsing on them- selves, filling in the nooks and crannies that pro- vide shelter for a myriad of species. “We’ve lost 80 percent of the living coral cover in the Caribbean over the last four decades,” Dulvy said. He said it was known that many individual reefs were dying from disease outbreaks, the impact of hurricanes and climate change, which heats shallow waters so much that reefs become bleached by sunlight.

RECOVERY But he said he had thought the process was slow enough that reefs had a chance to regenerate before the tall branches of “stag horns” that pro- trude up to two meters from the reef bed collapsed. “What this study is showing is that reefs are collapsing pretty much as the coral is dying,” he said. In addition to losing biological diversity, Dulvy said the process is robbing the Caribbean of thou- sands of natural sea breaks, which could have dev- astating results when rising sea levels and increas- ingly violent hurricanes combine. Dulvy said “reef flattening” is so widespread in the Caribbean that it is probably a phenomenon happening globally. Lorenzo Alvarez of the University of East Anglia said the importance of this is going to increase, warning that many scientists think there will be more hurricanes in the future. “In future, we’ll need to change our behavior and reduce the stress on the reefs,” he said. ®

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