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www.caribcbeantoday.com NEWS Buju Banton’s lawyer cries entrapment Court to decide on Antiguan’s extradition to U.S. for links to $7B Stanford scheme in entertainer’s Florida drug case ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC - the Ponzi scheme by ensuring Chief Magistrate Ivan Walters that the FSRC conducted TAMPA, Florida - The lawyer Banton on a flight from government to disclose the will on Mar. 25 rule whether sham audits and examinations representing Jamaican dance- Madrid, Spain to Miami, identity and location of the or not Leroy of Stanford International hall artiste Buju Banton is confidential informant who King, the for- Bank Limited’s (SIBL’s) books arguing that the United States was an eyewitness and partici- mer head of and records. It also alleges government entrapped his pant in the events, which are the Financial that in exchange for bribes client in a drug deal. the subject of both counts of Services paid to him over several years, The singer, whose real the indictment”. Regulatory King made sure that the FSRC name is Mark Anthony Myrie, Commission did not examine SIBL’s invest- is being detained in a Florida ACTIVE (FSRC), ment portfolio. King was also jail after he was arrested late He argued that the should be said to have provided the last year on charges of con- informant “was clearly an extradited to King investor with access to the spiring to distribute cocaine active participant in the entire the United FSRC’s confidential regulatory and aiding and abetting his co- chain of events” and that “the States. files on him, including the defendants in possessing a facts and circumstances of the King is wanted in the U.S. SEC’s requests for information firearm during the course of confidential sources’ contacts on charges related to his alleged from FSRC in its investigation. the cocaine distribution. with Mr. Myrie display a involvement in a $7 billion Ponzi The SEC said that King The Grammy nominated deliberate effort by a paid scheme of disgraced Texan fin- went so far as to allow entertainer pleaded not guilty informant to ensnare a perfect ancier Sir Allen Stanford. Stanford to essentially dictate to the charges and is being stranger…into committing a King is accused of 10 the FSRC’s responses to the held without bail. Buju Banton crime…” counts of conspiracy to commit SEC on those information According to the docu- mail fraud, seven counts of con- requests. INFORMANT Florida on July 26, 2009 by ment filed in the court: “The spiracy to commit wire fraud, King remains under house In court documents filed “sheer chance, bad luck or informant was clearly an conspiracy to launder illegal arrest and will continue to on Jan. 26, attorney David other reason to which the active participant in the entire proceeds and conspiracy to report to the St. John’s police Markus claimed that the U.S. defendant is unaware.” chain of events”. obstruct the U.S. Securities and station twice daily, accompa- government used a paid According to the lawyer, the Banton, whose latest Exchange Commission (SEC). nied by one of his two sureties. informant to convince his police informant spent the album “Rasta Got Soul” was The SEC’s complaint client to buy cocaine and is next several months trying to nominated for a Grammy, is alleges that King facilitated ® pushing to have the infor- convince the Jamaican singer due to return to court next mant’s identity revealed. to purchase cocaine. month. Markus claimed that the The lawyer filed a motion ® Jamaican educator Rex Nettleford informant first met Buju for an order “compelling the dies in Washington D.C. hospital cclaimed Caribbean Nettleford was regarded as one academic Professor of the Caribbean’s leading intel- ARalston Milton “Rex” lectuals and was bestowed with Nettleford died in a United the Order of States hospital early this the Caribbean month, on the eve of his 77th Community in birthday. 2008. He was Nettleford, who at the also the recipi- time of his passing was the ent of vice-chancellor emeritus of Jamaica’s third the University of the West highest honor, Indies (UWI), collapsed in the the Order of United States late last month Merit and was and had to be admitted to the a cultural advi- intensive care unit of the sor to Prime Nettleford George Washington Hospital Minister Bruce in Washington D.C. after suf- Golding. fering what was reported to be The founder of the inter- a massive heart attack. nationally acclaimed National He had previously served Dance Theatre Company, as the vice-chancellor of the Nettleford also authored sev- UWI’s Mona campus in eral publications. Jamaica from 1996 to 2004. Born on Feb. 3, 1933, ® Jamaican jailed in Virginia for immigration fraud NORFOLK, Va., Weds. Feb. found guilty by a federal jury 3, 2010: A Jamaican woman in October of conspiring with will spend the next 45 months the Viktar Krus organization in jail in Virginia on an immi- in Virginia Beach to commit gration fraud conviction. worker visa fraud and laun- Clover May Robinson- dering the unlawful proceeds. Gordon, 44, of Montego Bay Viktar Krus and 21 other was sentenced early this foreign nationals and U.S. citi- month in United States zens were indicted in Jan. 2009 District Court in Norfolk for as part of the massive immi- conspiracy and money laun- gration-related fraud case. dering in connection with immigration fraud. CaribWorldNews Robinson-Gordon was ® Feb2010.qxd 2/11/10 2:16 PM Page 3

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www.caribcbeantoday.com NEWS Haitians in U.S. wade through hope, despair of earthquake devastation DAWN A. DAVIS U.S. who lost relatives and week after the tragedy. “She’s Prince three days after the ling the disease through a friends in their homeland’s gone, but she died in the place tragedy. Her mother Ghislaine totally organic lifestyle. But atrick Abouna remem- most devastating natural she loved the most. She died Martin was on the last flight even such a serious health bers the computer video tragedy, must begin the jour- in Haiti.” out of the capital’s airport on condition has taken a back- Pconversation with his Jan. 12 less than seat to more pressing matters. mother Dominique Richez. two hours before “Right now it’s phase It was Jan. 12. Richez, a the quake struck. two,” her daughter said. “We French citizen who had for “When we have to figure out when we many years made Haiti her first heard the are going to Haiti to get my home, was in the country’s news, we were ter- father and what to do with the capital of Port-au-Prince, talk- rified because it’s a property.” ing to her son and grandson. large house and it’s The home that has been a Abouna, a Fort Lauderdale, on the side of a refuge for Rowe’s parents has Florida resident, was in the mountain,” said also been a summer retreat United States. Rowe. “We were for her daughter who has Suddenly Richez’s image worried that homes spent her summers with her started to shake. Her earpiece above could have grandparents since she was fell. She vanished from the fallen on it.” five years old. screen. The three- “I have a lot of friends “I was speaking to my storey dwelling was there,” said 12-year-old mom on SKYPE when the the only one left Christina Rowe. earthquake hit,” Abouna, said standing in the “Last summer we hung last month after the earth- neighborhood out a lot, but I don’t know queak which has claimed called Pacquot. what happened to them. I thousands of lives on the Rowe believes it want to go back this summer. French-speaking Caribbean withstood the And if I go, I will help. island. “…Then everything earthquake Usually at summer camp in went black.” because of the Haiti we do charity work like Five days passed before U.S.-manufactured repair and paint school build- materials used to ings.” Abouna learned what had hap- Carla Rowe shows a photograph of her parents house in earthquake-ravaged Haiti. pened to his mother. She was build it and the Yet the Martins have not confirmed dead, among the vic- given up on Haiti. tims of the earthquake which ney to recovery. The pieces, “It’s their retirement measured 7.0 in intensity. literally and figuratively, must BLESSING home, their dream home,” Richez was an active be picked up. However, not all the news Rowe said of her parents. dancer and teacher, president For most, the process will was bad for Haitians living in “They put everything they of the National Dance be strikingly similar. Abouna Florida, a U.S. state with a had into it and have been liv- Teacher Association of Haiti and his family - his brothers huge Haitian American popu- ing there about five years. So, and vice president of the who live in France and the lation. Some clutched desper- yes, they want to go back National Dance Council. On United Kingdom - will visit ately to any silver lining someday. My mother, who is a the fateful day, she was at the Haiti to retrieve their moth- remaining, no matter how vibrant 75, lives a healthier Club Bellevue Hotel in the er’s remains. They are plan- thin. life in Haiti.” capital. Her body was found ning a celebration of life for “It’s a blessing from buried under concrete slabs. her, with dance, song and God,” Sunrise-based Carla MIXED BLESSINGS Her car was still in the park- music she loved so much. Rowe said. But behind every silver ing lot. “I’m O.K.,” said the soft- Rowe’s father Maurice lining of last month’s earth- Now Abouna, like thou- spoken Abouna when asked Martin was found alive in his quake, loom ominous clouds. about his feelings barely a home just outside Port-au- Twelve-year-old Haitian American A Fort Lauderdale-based sands of Haitians living in the Christina Rowe hopes to help rebuild Haiti. Haitian American artist, who requested anonymity, was too First World standards utilized distraught to speak about her by the architect, a cousin who family in Haiti, breaking down was trained in France. To at each attempt. underscore the point, she Through tears, she told a added that her aunt’s house little of her story, one of mixed that was just a short distance blessings. She fears she may away, was flattened. have lost a sister. Days after Fortunately, the aunt was in the quake, the artist was not the U.S. Rescuers found able to reach her. But news another aunt hiding in a clos- came on Jan. 16 that her two et. The rest of her house dam- brothers were found severely aged but still standing. injured, but alive. Both suf- “I did not sleep for three fered head injuries; the most days,” Rowe explained about serious may lose a leg. the stress that accompanied “I don’t know what to the quake’s aftermath. “We do,” the artist wailed. “I don’t were frantic because we could know what to do.” not get through. My father is The next day she was 80 years old. He has had two stronger, thankful her broth- strokes and is in a wheelchair. ers survived. She is deter- He is also a diabetic who mined to keep them that way. needs insulin everyday.” She will travel to Haiti with her parents, who also live in FIGHTERS South Florida, and bring her The Martins owned busi- brothers back, no matter what nesses in Haiti. Those were it takes. totally destroyed. But, said Rowe, her parents are fight- Story and photographs by ers. Ironically, Mrs. Martin, a Dawn A. Davis, a freelance retired cancer researcher, is a writer for Caribbean Today. cancer survivor who was diag- nosed with breast cancer two ® years ago and has been tack- Feb2010.qxd 2/11/10 2:16 PM Page 5

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www.caribcbeantoday.com NEWS Haitian nationals get Temporary Protective Dual citizenship debate Status in U.S. after quake heats up in Caribbean DAWN A. DAVIS “My concern is what will Based on some of the happen after the 18 months, as queries, financial viability is an arbados Prime Minister hamper and prevent us from MIAMI, Florida - The cafete- well as the benefits they don’t issue for many Haitian nation- David Thompson has attracting vitally needed talent ria at North Miami Senior tell you might have,” said a als living in the U.S. While the Badded his voice to the in the management and High was packed with the young Haitian woman request- State Department’s Bureau of raging debate in the region administration of these islands hopeful seeking details about ing anonymity. Population, Refugees and over the issue of dual citizen- at this critical period in our the recent designation giving “I am applying for TPS in Migration (PRM) has estab- ship, saying he believes the development.” Haitian nationals Temporary order to get into school. I want lished a program under the current situation in which per- Skerrit, whose Dominica Protective Status (TPS) in the U.S. Refugee Admissions sons can be disqualified for Labour Party (DLP) scored a United States. Program (USRAP) to help leadership on such grounds is resounding victory in the Dec. Hosted by the Department those designated as refugees, flawed. 18 general elections, faces the of Homeland Security’s U.S. Haitian nationals do not fall “This is a matter that I possibility of being disquali- Citizen and Immigration under this category. consider worthy for analysis at fied on the grounds that he is Services (USCIS), the Jan. 26 this crucial juncture in our his- a holder of French citizenship. information session, which was HOPEFUL tory,” said Thompson, in mak- The Opposition United conducted in Haitian creole, Although grateful for their ing his position known specified the filing process and temporary status, Haitians at on the issue last instructions, eligibility, required the Jan. 26 information session month. documentation and fees are hopeful that the U.S. gov- Addressing a large involved. ernment will extend more per- gathering for Errol Senior Immigration manent options. Emmanuel Barrow Day celebra- Saint-Fleur: “I am happy about Saint-Fleur, a Haitian national Service Officer Bruce Marmar, TPS. It’s a kind of trust.” tions in Barbados that along with USCIS inter- and Broward included the Dominica preters Matilde Dalvery County-based Prime Minister and Tracey Bressard, minister of reli- Roosevelt Skerrit, who announced to the 900- gion who holds is facing such a chal- plus audience that the permanent resi- lenge at home, U.S. government has dence or “Green Thompson said he was Card” status, granted Haitian immi- concerned that “on our Thompson remarked: “I grants temporary status present trajectory, if thank the U.S. for 18 months in wake of something sensible is not done Workers Party (UWP), which for offering TPS the earthquake that dec- that soon we may not have a claimed three of the 21 seats imated most of Haiti’s to the Haitian in the Dominica Parliament, people. It is a competent cadre of individuals capital Port-au-Prince from which to choose our has taken the matter to court. on Jan. 12. There will very important While not making specific step to give leaders in the Caribbean. likely be hundreds of reference to the Dominica sit- relief to the “I find it somewhat flawed thousands of applicants. Haitians were eager to get information about the new TPS offer by the U.S. uation, Thompson chose to Haitian commu- that we educate our children, TPS for Haitian highlight the life work of to go to college, but I can’t file nity. send them abroad for educa- nationals is effective from Jan. tion to gain valuable insights Barrow, who he said could 21, 2010 through July 22, 2011. for FAFSA (Federal Student “Although it is a tempo- and experiences in other lands have qualified for citizenship To initiate the process, an I-821 Aid). So, I want to know if rary status, I do believe they and then we tell them that the in quite a few Caribbean form, along with an application there will be an open window will go further because it will legal status they would have countries and elsewhere. for Employment Authorization where I can file for federal boost the economy in the acquired while residing in “Could you imagine the (I-765) must be filed with the financial aid once I get protec- United States. People will be tive status. But, I’m not getting able to work; they can buy those countries prevents them void that might have existed in USCIS. The immigration offi- Barbados’s history had he cials explained that those who a clear answer.” cars, they can pay insurance, from serving in and helping to In and around the school, they can get driver license. I build their own countries as been denied the right to serve are unable to pay the I-821 filing in the Parliament of Barbados fee ($50) and the $340 for the I- and among the audience, were am happy about TPS. It’s a legislators,” said Thompson. in 1958 because he was a citi- 765, can request a fee waiver persons handing out flyers kind of trust; they give it to zens of another Caribbean along with documentation prov- advertising legal services to other nations and because they WORSE country?” he asked. ing hardship. help individuals complete the give it to Haiti, it proves that “It gets even worse. Some necessary forms. To stem any there is equality.” existing constitutions also stip- In the case of Jamaica, QUESTIONS unscrupulous practices, the For more information and ulate that even holding citizen- where the matter of dual citi- Here late last month, long USCIS distributed a list of free to make an appointment with ship or having a passport from zenship has been settled by lines formed as the expectant legal service providers the USCIS, visit: a sister Caribbean island dis- the courts, which usually crowd sought to have questions throughout Miami-Dade and www.infopass.uscis.gov. qualifies you from serving in orders a by-election in cases answered. Some asked whether Broward counties, which is our own country as a legisla- where the candidate is dis- TPS would be available to also listed on the website: Dawn A. Davis is a freelance tor,” he said, adding that the qualified. those already in deportation www.justice.gov/eoir/probono/ writer for Caribbean Today. time had come for a review of proceedings, others inquired freelglchtFL.htm. the provisions “as they will ® about what happens after the ® 18 months expire, while some wanted to know about funding for school, driver licenses and Jamaica finally signs $1.27B IMF deal housing. Some answers were met with jeers, others elicited WASHINGTON – After authorities’ ample reform pro- exceptionally high interest exchange aimed at generating clapping and cheers. months of negotiations, the gram to address deep-seated costs and help address the interest savings of at least Marmar explained, International Monetary Fund structural weaknesses in the problem of the debt overhang, three per cent of GDP and a through the interpreters, that (IMF) has announced country’s economy, increase its and raise the productivity of 65 percent reduction in the at the end of the TPS period, approval of a $1.27 billion growth potential, and make it public spending; amount of maturing debt over beneficiaries will return to the Stand-By Arrangement for less vulnerable to external 3) financial sector regula- the next three years have been immigration status they held Jamaica. shocks,” the IMF said in a tory reform to reduce systemic successfully carried out, with before the designation, or to Under the deal, a $640 statement. risks. an acceptance level of almost any other status acquired dur- million disbursement will be It said the new program The IMF acknowledged 95 per cent of bondholders. A ing the TPS. The immigration made immediately to assist the focuses on a three-pronged that the Jamaican authorities tax package has already been officer also explained that country with economic reform strategy: were already implementing enacted and is expected to queries about driver licenses, and to help it cope with the 1) an ambitious plan that many of these actions, which produce an increase in rev- housing and schooling should consequences of the global puts public finances on a sus- are expected to improve the enues of around two per cent be addressed to the appropri- downturn. tainable path that includes public sector fiscal balance by of GDP. Loss-making public ate government bodies han- “The key objectives of the much-needed public sector over five per cent of GDP in entities are being divested”, dling those areas. 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www.caribcbeantoday.com FEATURE Is the Caribbean just waiting for the big bang earthquake? PETER RICHARDS quake. One person died of a “very small but regular earth- should be adequately prepared He said while he could not say heart attack during the quake, quakes” that suggest the earth to deal with earthquakes with “how nature will play it and he haunting pictures of which was felt in other is fracturing with “a very fre- a bigger magnitude than what while you could design for a the mangled bodies of Caribbean islands, including quent release of energy. occurred in Haiti. certain intensity” such a Tmen, women and chil- Barbados, where some build- “Trinidad has experienced When he returned to quake would cause much dren, some beneath slabs of ings were severely damaged. a lot of that and…you have Trinidad from attending a damage “and depending on concrete and protruding University of the West also a lot of tremors…we donor’s conference on Haiti where it hit, could also create pieces of iron, serve as a dead- Indies (UWI) engineering almost have daily tremors that ly reminder that the seismologist Dr. Derek Gay people actually never feel,” he Caribbean could experience said the difference between told CMC. another powerful earthquake what transpired in Martinique “So in a sense….I feel a similar to the one that devas- and Haiti, is that while both little relieved that we have tated Haiti on Jan. 12. had the “same energy…one been releasing a lot of Unofficial estimates put was very shallow and one was stress...for example if you look the death toll in Haiti as high very deep. at Haiti, their precursor of the as 200,000 and experts agree “The earthquake in Haiti earthquakes have been very that the quake, with a magni- was 10 kilometers deep while few. They were waiting on the tude of 7.0, is one of the the one in Martinique was big bang,” he said, adding that largest to hit the region in the over 150 kilometers,” he told a number of factors, including last 200 years. the Caribbean Media the language barrier, had pre- In 2007, the United States Corporation (CMC). vented an in-depth study of Geological Survey (USGS) Gay noted that the the situation in Haiti prior to reported that the French Caribbean, particularly Jan. 12. Caribbean island of Martinique Trinidad and Tobago, has been “It has not been in focus was rocked by a 7.4 magnitude experiencing a number of and if something has been dormant for more than 200 years you tend to forget it. I guess that’s the only comfort The damage in Haiti still haunts. 12-y-o makes converts car fuel we can take (is) that the next one will be in 200 years,” he last month, Prime Minister a tsunami”. system from gas to veggie oil said. Patrick Manning said he had Caribbean islands lie on JUDITH HUDSON saw it as a challenge. received a letter from the an active fault system. “It took me 25 to 30 hours NO COMFORT UWI Seismic Unit two years Earthquakes, volcanoes and to put it all together,” But such a statement is of ago, warning that the oil-rich tsunamis are all facts of life, so hen most of his little comfort to Caribbean country should be prepared much so that earthquakes with friends are busy play- Goodwyn explained. “It was a bit difficult at first, but I was nationals, whose governments for an earthquake with the Wing video games or have been warned that they intensity of what rocked Haiti. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 8) riding bikes, 12-year-old David determined to finish.” Goodwyn spends his time changing his father’s 1983 WATCHING, LEARNING Mercedes Benz car fuel system. Goodwyn said he com- Now Goodwyn, who pleted the project on his own resides in Florida City, has suc- and has now become a local cessfully altered his father’s fuel celebrity in school and neigh- system, allowing the car to borhood. He said he got his operate on vegetable oil instead knowledge of working on cars of traditional diesel fuel. from watching his father, Goodwyn, who has been David. diagnosed with Attention “I try to teach my son all Deficit Disorder (ADD), took that I know,” said the father. on the project as a class sci- “I teach my son to pay atten- ence assignment from tion to one thing at a time, Redland Middle School. He (CONTINUED ON PAGE 8) Feb2010.qxd 2/11/10 2:17 PM Page 8

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www.caribcbeantoday.com FEATURE 12-y-o makes converts car fuel system from gas to veggie oil (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7) es and purchased first, he said that the “Now everyone is saying parts to assemble car would not move hi, to me,” he said smiling. you know, just focus. I think his own kit. He said because the filter “They ask me if I was the one it’s a way to help him with his that he got veg- was clogged, but he who got the car to run on veg- ADD.” etable oil from replaced it with a etable oil.” This is not the first time restaurants that pay larger filter and the Goodwyn said the next Goodwyn has astonished his persons to remove car began to run. big project he hopes to tackle father. used oil. These “My father is high school, then college. “At the age of seven I was restaurants were takes me to school He does not have a particular taking him to school and the willing to give him in it, it is running college in mind, but his dream car would not start,” recalled the oil for free. great,” said is to become a doctor. dad. “He took a look at it and Goodwyn, who “Whatever he does, I will told me the car needed a new CHANGES explaimed that he always be proud of him,” said filter.” Goodwyn did not win any his father. Some have bought con- explained all the award for his sci- version kits to change a car’s changes that he ence project, but his Story by Judith Hudson, a fuel from diesel to vegetable made to the car - accomplishment was freelance writer for oil, but Goodwyn did not. from installing the publicized during Caribbean Today. Instead the seventh grader filter to changing the the morning session went to several local business- Goodwyn explains his idea to a visitor at his Florida home. injection lines. At at his school. ® Is the Caribbean just waiting for the big bang earthquake? (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7) also on the response of various the event of an earthquake. in the past will continue in the the north, along the southern countries to the 7.4 magnitude The earthquake in Haiti has future because of the bound- edge of Cuba and the north- a magnitude 7.0 or greater quake, which was centeerd just resulted in a debate among aries, because the plates con- ern side of Haiti and the have occurred in the off Martinique. scientists, both regional and tinue to move.” Dominican Republic. Caribbean near Puerto Rico, “We have recognized the international, as to “when” Historical records suggest that the U.S. Virgin Islands and need for scaling up our earth- and not “if” a powerful earth- HARD PREDICTIONS both these faults produce the island of Hispaniola over quake readiness and that’s quake will hit the region. But Brady Cox, assistant large and destructive earth- the past 500 years, some of why earlier this year we They are also pushing for professor of civil engineering quakes every few centuries. which have generated launched an earthquake readi- the establishment of tsunami at University of Arkansas, tsunamis. The most recent ness program and this certain- early warning systems in the said predicting “a big one” is - CMC case being in 1946 when an ly galvanizes the commitment Caribbean Sea, Gulf of difficult. earthquake with a magnitude for participating states, busi- Mexico and Atlantic Ocean. “Any time there’s a large ® 8.1 generated a tsunami that nesses and individuals to take “One day it will happen,” said quake it causes significant killed a reported 1,600 people. action in that direction. Dr. Joan Latchman, another stress redistribution along “The readiness plan will UWI seismologist noting that earthquake fault lines. It DIFICIENCIES have to deal with how we the region lies on several relieves stress in some areas Head of the Caribbean would respond to people who “plates” giving rise to the and increases it in others,” Disaster Emergency occupy buildings, knowing earthquake and volcanic activ- said Cox. Street Address: Management Agency how to behave and the whole ity experienced throughout Dr. Paul Mann, a geolo- 9020 SW 152nd Street, Miami, FL 33157 (CDEMA) Jeremy Collymore idea of accounting for people the Eastern Caribbean. “The gist with the Jackson School Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6010 said the Haitian earthquake in those buildings,” he said. hazard is real. The earth- of Geosciences at the Miami, FL 33116-6010. has highlighted some deficien- Collymore said communi- quakes that can devastate the University of Texas, says the Telephone: (305) 238-2868 cies in the region’s earthquake cation was another area of region can occur and one day “general trend is for them to (305) 253-6029 • Fax: (305) 252-7843 disaster plan. Collymore told concern was people need to it will occur. become smaller over time.” Toll-Free Fax: 1-866-290-4550 CMC that a strategic plan will have an understanding of “…And it is the reason why A study published six 1-800-605-7516 • Jamaica: 654-7282 now have to be drafted based what to do and where to go in we expect that we have seen years ago in the Journal of E-mail: [email protected] Geophysical Research from Send ads to: [email protected] the American Geophysical Vol. 20, Number 3 • FEB. 2010 Union warned of a heightened earthquake risk of the PETER A WEBLEY Septentrional fault zone, and Publisher cautioned that the geological- GORDON WILLIAMS ly active offshore Puerto Rico Managing Editor and Hispaniola trenches were capable of producing earth- SABRINA HOPKINS quakes of magnitude 7.5 and Graphic Artist higher. 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www.caribcbeantoday.com VIEWPOINT Letting Haitians in Domestic loving - twist of man’s fate t’s been said that diamonds U.S. stay awhile are a girl’s best friend, as Ianything shiny and expen- WASHINGTON, D.C. - Team assistance that Haiti receives sive-looking will always catch Obama waited until late Jan. from the U. S. Agency for her eye and win her over. 15, Washington’s traditional International Development. I note the opinion of oth- time for Worried about illegal ers who said that the main dif- releasing con- immigration? Allowing ference between paying for troversial Haitians who already are here sex with cash and getting it for news, to to stay and work for a limited free is that it usually costs announce amount of time is not a radical more when you get it for free. some good idea. It’s not even a new idea. Just stop and think and news for Since 1990, Congress has you’ll see the logic of the Haiti: The offered temporary protected statement. Michael Jordan administra- status to otherwise law-abiding had perhaps the biggest tion is immigrants whose status in this divorce settlement in history, extending CLARENCE country is illegal or in limbo, amounting to a ‘gazillion’ dol- special pro- PAGE yet whose home countries are lars. Paul McCartney also had tection to suffering from armed conflict a whopping multi-million dol- prevent some or other disasters that would lar divorce settlement, plus Haitians liv- make their return hazardous. poor singer Phil Collins has ing illegally in the U.S. from TPS enables them to stay spent over $90 million as being deported. and to work here legally in 18- divorce settlements for three dance The these wives about it, they all It’s about time. Too bad it month increments until the failed marriages. Combine Twist, who say that their action or lack of took an earthquake on top of disaster has passed. It was those three and we could pay admitted that it, is justified. Haiti’s earlier catastrophes to granted in 1999, for example, off the national debt of some all he saw in “I just don’t feel like make it happen. to Hondurans, Nicaraguans countries. his wife, for- doing it all the time, so he Earlier in the week, the and Salvadorans a year after Now if those three gentle- mer Dutch must understand” “He is too president responded quickly Hurricane Mitch swept across men and others like them had Miss World, demanding,” “Sex is not enough to Haiti’s latest catas- Central America. Dozens of paid for sex from profession- was the sex. everything, there is more to trophe with promises of mili- other countries, as diverse as als instead of getting married “When I life,” “I can’t if I’m not in the tary troops and $100 million in Sudan, Lebanon, Bosnia- to those women, they would first met her, TONY mood,” and the all time aid. But he oddly overlooked Herzegovina, Somalia and not have spent even a fraction I didn’t think ROBINSON favorite, “He doesn’t do the a bigger, long-term way to Liberia, also have received the of those millions. O.K., so about what chores, so no sex for him.” help Haitians help Haiti, one designation. those are megastars and was in my Well, I have heard hus- that doesn’t cost U.S. taxpay- And, despite concerns of loaded with money. Let’s take head, I saw only her body. bands complain that their ers a dime. Obama should some critics, it has not set off it down to the ordinary man’s And to be perfectly frank, wives hold out on them, lock have immediately given the a surge of would-be refugees level. Just add up how much it what I saw was sex!” shop, refuse to even roll over estimated 30,000 undocument- to flood our shores, partly would cost to pay for sex for and play dead, all because the ed Haitians in this country - because the temporary status five years, as opposed to dat- LEVERAGE man didn’t do chores around who are in danger of being applies only to people who ing or being married for that Now over 40 years later, the house. How in heaven’s deported - a chance to stay already are in the country. same period. Add up the cost he’s still happily married and name can a woman equate here a while and work. The announced policy change of wooing, the dinners, the still having frequent wonder- making love to her husband, Like other large immigrant will allow qualified Haitian movies, the weekends, the ful sex with his wife. What a to him doing domestic chores groups here, Haitians send mil- immigrants to apply for work gifts and you’ll see what I great story, and I wish that and such is beyond me?! lions of dollars back to family permits, which requires a $340 mean. more wives would realize that I thought that these men and friends in their homeland annual fee. Under Haiti’s cur- It’s like paying the mort- the way to a man’s heart is not were making up stories and every month. For Haiti, whose rent circumstances, the presi- gage on a house. Now you’re only through his stomach, but telling lies on their wives, $7 billion economy equals dent should waive that fee. going to say that the only rea- also through his loins. Instead, thinking to myself that there about $2 per person per day, son men marry women is for they promise so much before had to be another reason why that cash goes a long way. DENIED sex. Well, not entirely, but it the marriage, but deliver so these wives were not accom- According to the World Bank, A day after Haiti’s earth- does play a huge part in a little after, as they use sex as a modating their men in the sex remittances provide almost a quake, Department of man’s decision-making. He is tool for leverage. department. Well, these find- fourth of the island nation’s Homeland Security Secretary attracted by her sexuality and The cliché is as old as ings were corroborated when I gross domestic product. Janet Napolitano ordered a he wants to go to bed with time itself, “Not tonight Dear, heard this prominent public temporary halt to all her, which in turns leads him I have a headache.” Suddenly official talking publicly about NO WORRY removals of Haitians not to do other things such as wives hold the handle and dic- his domestic loving. The man Worried about foreign charged with crimes. But her courting and so on. That’s why tate when, where and how said that he didn’t have to tell aid? Remittances provide they use the term ‘beautiful often they should dole out lit- his wife that he loved her, as almost 10 times the annual bride’ and on the honeymoon tle favors of sex to their hus- all he had to do was do chores (CONTINUED ON PAGE 10) he just can’t get enough of her. bands. and she would know. One man who did say it “He gets it only when I “When she came home and publicly was Chubby Checker, feel like and not before.” famous for inventing the The irony is, when I ask (CONTINUED ON PAGE 10) Feb2010.qxd 2/11/10 2:17 PM Page 10

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www.caribcbeantoday.com VIEWPOINT Letting Haitians in U.S. stay awhile (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9) ing opponent of amnesty for illegals, offered a conditional order amounted to little nod to TPS for Haitians, as more than a formalization of long as it is truly temporary. a move that the department After its latest disaster, quietly made early last year. writes FAIR President Dan That meant, despite urgent Stein on his web site, Haiti pleas from Haiti’s President deserves TPS. But he also Réne Préval and human insists that the status be ter- rights organizations on minated for nationals from Haiti’s behalf, that Haiti con- other countries like Honduras • “One day it will happen. alleged multi-billion dollar tinued to be denied the help and El Salvador where Stein The hazard is real. The earth- Ponzi scheme by disgraced that other distressed nations believes “conditions no longer quakes that can devastate the financier Sir Allen Stanford. have received. merit their continued pres- region can occur and one day President George W. Bush ence in this country.” it will occur” - University of • “What I am advocating is States (AOSIS) during a glob- ignored TPS for Haiti during Perhaps that dispute the West Indies seismologist that ganja, at the level of al summit in Denmark recent- his White House tenure and could be part of the “broader Dr. Joan Lutchman predicts spliffs for private use, ly, warning of the dire conse- Obama has repeatedly side- conversation about immigra- that earthquakes worse than (should) be treated similarly quences for the planet and its stepped the issue, saying only tion”” that Obama wants. the one that devastated Haiti to a traffic ticket” – Jamaica people if concrete action to that it should be part of a Meanwhile, Haiti needs last month will hit the Government Senator Dennis curb the effects of climate “broader conversation about help now. Haitians outside of Caribbean in the future. Meadows reviving debate change is not taken. immigration,” which could Haiti already are trying to about legalizing marijuana, take months or even years. send it. This country can help • “It is absurd that the gov- saying persons caught with • “The saying is that the bar- If Obama found it easier them to send more. ernment of Antigua and small amounts of the drug rel is empty, but I don’t think to call up dollars than moral Barbuda is standing in the should not be heavily penal- that” – West Indies cricket courage on this issue, blame © 2010 Clarence Page. way of helping victims, while ized. coach David Williams prais- the always-touchy issue of Distributed by Tribune Media also holding out its hand for ing his team’s recent showing, immigration. Yet, even the Services, Inc. funding” – United States •“Given that our very sur- although it lost the three Test Federation for American Senator Richard Shelby warn- vival is threatened we stand match series 2-0 to Australia. Immigration Reform, a lead- ® ing the Antigua and Barbuda to lose the most if nothing government not to disregard happens here” - Grenadian Compiled from various Domestic loving - twist of man’s fate recent attempts by American diplomat Dessima Williams, sources. legislators to punish the island representing the Caribbean (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9) this power over men? How until it cooperates with U.S. nation as the chair of the the scales do tilt. So many ® saw that the dishes were authorities investigating an Alliance of Small Island husbands have told me that done, then and there she after a few years, they real- knew that I loved her, and ized that they came third in need not ask me,” he boasted. the marriage, as the wife’s pri- orities were, first the children, EXCHANGE then her job, then him. In effect, the more he did So what does he do, he the chores was the more lov- goes somewhere else where he ing he got from her. Well, the hasn’t got to do the chores. rapturous ovation that he got Enter the other woman, the came mostly from the women mistress, the girlfriend, who in the audience who echoed will never hold out on sexual the words, “Do the chores, favors because he won’t do the get more loving.” chores. You do your own infor- Why do wives do it, why mal poll and see who denies do they promise so much their men of sex, wives or girl- before, then deliver so little? friends. And then they say how Before the marriage it’s plenty men are cheaters, philanderers, of spontaneous loving, then womanizers and cads. after a while, ‘conditions Nowhere in the marriage vows apply’, as they say, “Not so fast does it say that, “Woman, thou buddy, no chores, no nookie.” art to submit yourself to your How come when they husband, only if he does all the were courting she would be chores. Do you promise to love the one to came around, clean honor and obey, only if he his apartment, do all the cleans out the sink first?” chores, then hop into bed for And yet, that’s what they do. never ending sex? Now sud- Cleaning agents have denly he has to put on the turned into the aphrodisiac of apron before she takes off the unwilling wife. hers. Why is there this sexual “Oh Honey, you’re so imbalance in so many mar- sweet, you bought dishwashing riages, with husbands singing liquid and bleach, you really the same song, “I’m just not love me, come to bed right getting enough”? Why is it now, I have something special that so many wives suddenly for you.” hold the handle on what is These rules seem to be supposed to be mutual pleas- made by wives who somehow ure? How come men don’t have managed to shift the bal- play that game and hold out ance of power in their favor sexual favors and insist that after a few years of marriage. the wives do such and such At first they were happy to before they make love? make love whenever the man Can you imagine hus- wanted to, but now it’s “Hey, bands saying, “Oh no, no sex not before you do the dishes.” for you until you cook my Domestic loving, what a twist favorite meal and help the of man’s fate. kids with their homework!” [email protected] RUNNER UP When did wives get all ® Feb2010.qxd 2/11/10 2:17 PM Page 11

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www.caribcbeantoday.com BLACK HISTORY MONTH ~ A Caribbean Today special feature Miami-Dade libraries join in Miramar celebrates with art, music, drama with music, art he public is being invit- make a landing on the shores of Library, 101 W. Flagler St. usician Willie org or call 954-602-4500. ed to join in the Black Haiti. Children will also per- Call 305-375-2665. Stewart, best known Also in celebration of THistory Month celebra- form a skit of the popular Feb. 13, 1:30 p.m. at for his Caribbean myth the “Skunk Virrick Park Branch, 3255 M tions at Miami-Dade Public role as drummer Libraries. and the Possum”. Pre- registra- Plaza St. Call 305-442-7872. for the Jamaican Learn about Fannie Lou tion required. Feb. 20, 1:30 p.m. at band Third Hamer, voting right activist At Lemon City Branch, Palmetto Bay Branch, World, will give and civil rights leader; explore 430 N.E. 61st St. Call 305-757- 17641 Old Cutler Rd. Call a free perform- the history of American music 0662. 305-232-1771. ance of Feb. 25, 6:30 p.m. at Naranja with Detroit native Ray “Rhythms of • Feb. 20, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Branch. Call 305- 242-2290. Kamalay; view artwork on the Africa, Music Celebrating Haiti - Family Gullah/Geechee people of Around the “Mini” Festival - This mini-festi- • Ife-Ile Afro-Cuban Dance & South Carolina low country, World” in South val will highlight Haiti’s historical Music Company presents “The and participate in a traditional Florida to mark and cultural traditions. ‘Guije’ That Wanted to Go to African drumming circle. Black History Participate in a traditional School” The library presents more Month (BHM). Haitian dance workshop with Afro Cuban choreogra- than 15,000 free programs annu- The show, Régine Paul and members of the pher and dancer Neri Torres ally, throughout its 48 branches. which is expect- Louines Louinis Haitian Dance leads this work, based on a tra- Drummer Willie Stewart. A complete listing of events is ed to feature available at www.mdpls.org. Theater. A theatrical presenta- ditional Afro Cuban character. BHM, the African art exhibit tion of the Skunk and the Performance combines story- guest musicians and dozens of Highlights of the month include local children ages eight to 13, titled “Power Revealed” is the following: Possum is also on the program. telling, dance and drumming. currently on view at Miramar At Lemon City Branch. Feb. 20, 11 a.m. at will be held on Feb. 27 at the Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Cultural Center/ArtsPark’s • Feb. 16, 3:30 p.m. Call 305-757-0662. Culmer/Overtown Branch, 350 Haitian Civic Center Place in Ansin Family Art Gallery. drumming and craft - Jude N.W. 13 St. Call 305-579-5322. Miramar. The exhibit features 25 arti- Papaloko, Haitian artist and • The Fanny Lou Hamer It is expected to match facts from the collection of the owner of the Jakmel Art Story Feb. 20, 2 p.m. at African rhythms to the Museum of Art | Fort Gallery, will offer a traditional Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m. at Naranja Allapattah Branch, 1799 N.W. Caribbean diaspora and else- Lauderdale, Nova Haitian drumming perform- Branch, 14850 S.W. 280 St. 35 St. Call 305-638-6086. where, tracing the voyage of Southeastern University, ance. Also, create your own Call 305-242-2290. Feb. 27, 2 p.m. at Kendale sounds from Nigeria and the depicting concepts of power “Worry Doll” after the show. Feb. 24, 6 p.m. at North Lakes Branch, 15205 S.W. 88 Ivory Coast to Trinidad, Brazil, from Africa’s rich cultural her- At Edison Branch, 531 Central Branch - 9590 NW 27 St. Call 305-388-0326. Cuba, Jamaica and New itage. Works include hand- N.W. 62nd St. Call 305-757- Avenue. Call 305-693-4541. Feb. 27, 11 a.m. at Main Orleans. The journey of carved masks, figures, and cer- 0668 for information. Library, 101 W. Flagler St. • African Drumming and Call 305-375-2665. African rhythms around the emonial objects. Stories with Baba Lyons. world is heard in contemporary The exhibition runs • Feb. 16, 17 and 18 at 4 p.m. through March. Gallery hours each day, acting workshop for Take a cultural journey • Art Exhibition, through musical influences, such as around the world with story- Mar. 31: “Gullah Geechee and Michael Jackson, Stevie are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m the Skunk and the Possum with Monday, Wednesday and artist Oscar Fuentes - This early teller and actor Baba Lyons. the 7 Dreams” curated by Wonder, Bob Marley and Friday; and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. literacy/acting workshop takes Includes African tales and the Gary L. Moore at Main Santana, whose music is cele- Tuesday and Thursday. children on a historical journey sounds of the African drums. Library auditorium, 101 W. brated at the show’s conclusion. through the Caribbean, and Feb. 9, 10:30 a.m. at Main Flagler St. Call 305-375-2665. For more information, visit www.MiramarCulturalCenter. ® Nova offers, workshops, ® discussions throughout February Nova Southeastern University ` “Dessert (NSU) in Florida will honor and Diversity Black History Month through Dialogue, a variety of activities, includ- The ‘N’ ing art exhibitions, perform- Word: What’s ances, film screenings, speak- In a Name?”, ers and compelling education- from noon to al workshops and discussions. 2 p.m. Feb. Among the highlights of the 19, will offer February-long celebration are: discussion of • “Road to Empowerment: the “N” South African Art of the Florida word, how it Archbishop Desmond Highwaymen”, NSU’s seventh is used and Tutu, a human rights activist, will partici- annual African Presence Art portrayed in pate in Nova’s cele- Exhibition, which will then be society. bration. open throughout the month. • Free liter- “The Florida Highwaymen: ary events, including an An Evening with Author Gary “African American Literature Monroe” is also scheduled for Read-In” on Feb. 21 and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 16. Author Iva C. Marc sharing • A discussion on “Being African American poetry on Black in Business, Past and Feb. 28; and Future”, from 1:15 p.m. to • A special evening with Nobel 2:15 p.m. Feb. 18, featuring a Peace laureate and human panel of South Florida execu- rights activist Archbishop tives in diverse fields and Desmond Tutu on Feb. 26. backgrounds. For more information, • Bilingual “La hora de cuen- including other programs tos” Storytime scheduled for the month, visit from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 18, http://www.nova.edu/black- featuring singing and dancing history/. in English and Spanish. ® Feb2010.qxd 2/11/10 2:17 PM Page 12

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www.caribcbeantoday.com U . S . CENSUS 2010 ~ A Caribbean Today special feature A chance to earn money, serve the community Historic snapshot of the U.S. he United States the most important census in Bilingual people are espe- he official census is for congressional redistricting, Census Bureau is look- our lifetime.” cially needed in Broward described in Article I, census data are used in many Ting for temporary, part- The areas most in need of County. Those who have the Section 2 of the other ways. Since 1975, the U.S. workers are in the county’s appropriate language skills T time to full-time workers for Constitution of the United Census Bureau has had respon- Broward County 2010 Census. waterfront communities, and cultural knowledge are States. It calls for an actual sibility to produce small-area Jobs offer, weekly pay, including Hillsboro Beach, encouraged to apply. enumeration of the people population data needed to flexible hours, paid training every 10 years, to be used for redraw state legislative and con- and reimbursement for apportionment of seats in the gressional districts. Other authorized work-related House of Representatives important uses of census data expenses, such as car mileage among the states. include the distribution of funds traveled while conducting cen- The first official census for government programs such sus work. Census employees was conducted in 1790 under as Medicaid; planning the right get to work in their own Thomas Jefferson, who was locations for schools, roads, and neighborhoods with pay the secretary of state. That other public facilities; helping ranges from $11.25 to $16.50 census, taken by U.S. mar- real estate agents and potential per hour. shals on horseback, counted residents learn about a neigh- Available positions 3.9 million inhabitants. Since borhood; and identifying trends include: that time, the decennial cen- over time that can help predict • Census takers (start at sus has been conducted every future needs. $15 per hour) 10 years, generally on April 1 • Crew leaders in years ending in a zero. - U.S. Census Bureau • Crew leader assistants Besides providing the basis • Recruiting assistants ® • Census clerks “This is a great opportunity for How it’s done well paid part-time employ- ment in these challenging Census takers have a ‘great opportunity’ to earn extra money. aking the decennial cen- the census forms are lost, or times,” Broward County sus is a big project. For people forget to fill them out. However, each census in Commissioner Ilene Lighthouse Point, Pompano For more information, TCensus 2000, many peo- modern times has improved in Lieberman, chair of the Beach, Sea Ranch Lakes, visit www.broward.org/cen- ple were hired to assist in its accuracy. The 2000 census Broward County Complete Lauderdale by the Sea, Fort sus2010 or call the toll-free counting the population; tem- turned out to be the most Count Committee, stated in a Lauderdale, Dania Beach jobs hotline at 866-861-2010 porary employment peaked at accurate in history, with the press release. “This is also an Hollywood and Hallandale and 800-877-8339 TTY. about 475,000 one week. Beach. Applicants from these The local Broward Census New homes are constantly lowest undercount of minori- excellent chance for people in ties of any previous census. the hard-to-count areas to areas will be fast-tracked to office can be reached at 954- being built, and older homes are torn down. Some people make sure their community is start working almost immedi- 302-3960. don’t like to provide the gov- - U.S. Census Bureau counted during what might be ately. ® ernment with information about themselves. Sometimes ® U.S. census reflects country’s confusion CLARENCE PAGE immigration. Dream on. American”. I am confident Broward supplies speakers to help More recently Bachmann that none of those complaints t is time to take another has backed up a bit. She urges is coming from the National residents understand Census 2010 census, as Americans do her supporters to respond to Council of Negro Women or he 2010 Census is County Commissioner Ilene Ievery 10 years, which the census but disclose no the United Negro College around the corner, and Lieberman, chair of the means it is time again to more information than the Fund - and I seriously doubt Tit is more important Complete Count Committee, argue about the census. number of people living in many objections are being than ever for United States stated in a recent press release. If the census is designed their household. By her read- voiced by the National residents to understand why it “Our experts can speak to to take a snapshot of our ing, that’s all the Constitution Association for the is important to be counted. all of the issues and concerns nation, the initial reaction requires. “Enough is enough” Advancement of Colored Broward County Census residents might have.” looks like a family feud. to “government intrusion,” People, either. 2010 has established a In the upper heartland we she said, on Glenn Beck’s Fox Besides, if they think “Speakers Bureau”, featuring CENSUS USES have United States Rep. News show, where she also “Negro” sounds odd, consider local census experts who can Governments use census Michele Bachmann, who has observed that the census was this: a century ago, the classi- speak to groups, business or data to allocate billions of dol- lars in funding for education, called for a boycott of the an early step in the process fications still included “mulat- organizations on a variety of that led to internment camps to”, “quadroon” and topics, including: public safety, housing, roads census unless it includes a and bridges, human services question about resident sta- for Japanese Americans dur- “octoroon”. Times and labels • Why it is important to ing World War II. Maybe so, can change faster than the get a complete count and community services. tus. The Minnesota Community organizations if you also think of shipbuild- census can keep up. • Cultural and ethnic Republican has backed off issues use census data to develop that a tad, perhaps because ing as an early step to the In fact, race labels have social service programs for slave trade. changed in every census for • Why the census is good the census determines how for business seniors and children, and busi- the past century, making it all many members the House of • Education and nesses use it to identify where Representatives will have. A NOT ALONE the more difficult for social awareness to locate factories, shopping low census response could As you might be able to scientists and demographers • Hard-to-count commu- centers, movie theaters, banks cost Minnesota a congression- tell from her anxieties, to compare one decade to the nities and offices, all of which can al seat - like hers. Bachmann is the sort of con- next. The form’s categories • Promotions available for lead to new jobs. Besides too many illegal servative who asks you to are determined by the federal groups or organizations Census data is also used to immigrants already avoid the trust her in our government Office of Management and • Census jobs available determine representation in the census precisely because they because she doesn’t trust gov- Budget, which makes sense it and how to apply federal and state legislatures. suspect that it is looking for ernment. is intimately concerned with • How you can be a cen- Under-counting results could the illegals that Bachmann But the tea-party right is allocating government sus partner mean under-representation. wishes it really was looking hardly alone when it comes to resources to people and • Is my information really “This might be the most for. If illegal immigrants were beating up on the census. places where it will do the confidential? important census of our life- willing to respond truthfully There are black activists and most good. People in need of “For Broward County res- time,” said Lieberman. to a straight-up question such intellectuals, for example, government help, you might idents to reap the benefits that To schedule a speaker, call Scott Medvin at 954-357- as the one she suggests, we who are upset that the form think, would care more about can only come from a com- includes “Negro” among the how they’re being served than plete census count, it is essen- 8550 or email could have a census every [email protected]. year and put an end to illegal choices for one’s race, along tial that they understand what with “black” and “African (CONTINUED ON PAGE 14) the census is, and in many cases, what it is not,” Broward ® Feb2010.qxd 2/11/10 2:17 PM Page 14

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www.caribcbeantoday.com U . S . CENSUS 2010 ~ A Caribbean Today special feature Census 2010: The power of participation touches Broward County hen Sean was diag- Broward, knows how impor- Broward County, has received “For example, if we see impaired the skills they need nosed as legally tant census data is to the orga- more than $1 million in fund- an increase in a demographic to live more independently,” Wblind from the nization’s effort to get funding ing, much of which was that is more prone to vision Dr. du Pré said. “Further, we effects of Age-Related for the programs that help awarded based on the number problems, then we must be won’t be able to help those Macular Degeneration he felt those who are blind or visually of people Dr. du Pré was able who relied on vision for a hopeless. He came to the impaired lead independent to show live in the county who whole lifetime come to the Lighthouse of Broward lives. needed help. That informa- Lighthouse and learn how to depressed and fearful about “Without Census data, we tion came from census data. manage at home, cross the what his life was going to be would not have the informa- The importance of census street and do a whole host of like without sight. tion we need to make a case data cannot be overstated, other every day activities, At the Lighthouse of when we apply for tens of said Dr. du Pré. The without normal sight.” Broward, he was offered free thousand of dollars in grants Lighthouse is the only source The stakes for Broward services and was taught skills, that are critical for the chil- in Broward County for com- County are high as Census which helped him learn to live dren and adults who use our prehensive rehabilitation Day, April 1 inches closer. Dr. more independently. Sean’s facility,” Dr. du Pré said training and adaptive comput- du Pré wants Broward resi- life turned around. “Census data has been er training for adults with dents to consider how impor- “Life for me without the essential for us to develop our visual impairment. It also is tant it is to fill out and mail Lighthouse of Broward would programs and be responsive the only local facility offering back their Census form, which have become reclusive,” he to the needs of blind and visu- specialized skill building for arrive in mid-March. said. “I was afraid to eat in ally impaired Broward resi- blind babies and children. “The census is important, public, afraid to take trans- dents.” According to Dr. du Pré, easy and safe,” she said. “The portation. Without the the 2010 Census data will be future is in your hands; partic- Lighthouse, I would have INFO SOURCE essential in meeting the needs du Pré ipate and help make Broward become cut off from the Since the last census in of an estimated 52,000 severe- great.” world, and that would have 2000, Lighthouse of Broward, ly visually impaired people ready to address that popula- The 2010 census question- been dreadful for me.” the primary resource for serv- who live in Broward County, tion’s needs,” she said. naire will be able to be read in Dr. Elly du Pré, executive ices and information for the which has one of the highest a Braille display, Braille-aware director of Lighthouse of blind or visually impaired in incidences of visual impair- SERVICE note taker or Braille embosser. ment in the nation, primarily She said the most impor- For more information on because the community is an tant use of the data is to the 2010 Census and how the attractive retirement destina- access funding that allows the public’s participation can tion for people 60 and older. Lighthouse to serve the com- make Broward County a bet- Dr. du Pré said census munity. ter place to live, visit data also sheds light on popu- “Without that money, we www.broward.org/census2010 lation shifts that might affect won’t be able to teach people Lighthouse programs. who are blind or visually ® U.S. census reflects country’s confusion (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13) Census officials re-categorized door way to undermine affir- as many of those race write- mative action-type programs. what they’re being labeled. ins as possible into one of the Their complaint is legitimate, But they still care a lot. five categories. In government but as long as we really care In the 2000 census, for nose counting, it appears, about racial progress in this example, about 19 million those who try to deny race will country we need yardsticks to people checked “Some other have one - or more - thrust measure it. Even if we race” on the census form upon them. stopped counting by race, it because they were not satis- Such confusion and con- would not mean that race fied with the five categories tradictions at the edge of our doesn’t count. offered. The vast majority racial frontiers has led some to were people of Hispanic ori- call for doing away with racial © 2010 Clarence Page. gin, census officials say, who categories on the census. Distributed by Tribune Media preferred to write-in more Many of these folks are con- Services, Inc. nationalistic labels such as servatives looking for a back- “Mexican” or “Puerto Rican”. ® Feb2010.qxd 2/11/10 2:17 PM Page 15

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www.caribcbeantoday.com ARTS/ ENTERTAINMENT Celebrities raise $57M for Haiti relief during telethon Paulsen, president and chief brought the house down with away concrete and pull away executive Office of the Los up-tempo renditions from an rubble.” Angeles-based Entertainment otherwise solemn evening. The Jamaica Consulate Industry Foundation. “Enough of the moping, General in New York, in asso- “People can still con- let’s rebuild Haiti,” exclaimed ciation with Irie Jam Media tribute 24/7 via phone, web Jean with the Haitian flag tied Group and the Caribbean and text,” she added. around his neck. community (CARICOM) Paulsen said the “Hope “From the ashes, we shall Consular Corps, last hosted a for Haiti Now” fund will con- rise, so please give what you radiothon called “Haiti Needs tinue to accept donations for can,” he appealed, disclosing Me”, in response to calls to the next six months. that he was in Haiti after the Friday night’s telethon fea- earthquake struck to “clear (CONTINUED ON PAGE 16) tured leading artists, such as Alicia Keys, Steve Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Shakira, Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Coldplay, Christina Aguilera, Taylor Swift, John Legend, Justin Timberlake, Kid Rock, Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, Jennifer Hudson, Madonna, Dave Matthews, Neil Young, Barbadian pop star Rihanna, right, performs with Bono of the band U2 Bono, The Edge, Jay-Z and during the telethon. Barbadian hip-hop star LOS ANGELES, California – telecast simultaneously over Rihanna. Some of the world’s most 25 networks in the United Haitian singer Emeline renowned musical artistes and States and on several televi- Michel performed Jamaican Hollywood stars teamed up sion stations around the Jimmy Cliff’s “Many Rivers to for a massive telethon for world. Cross”. Haiti earthquake relief, raising “The public has set a new at least $57 million last month. standard of giving for a relief REBOUND The star-studded, two- telethon with ‘Hope for Haiti Renowned Haitian artiste hour event on Jan. 22, dubbed Now’, and the donations con- Wyclef Jean, who hosted the “Hope for Haiti Now”, was tinue to come in,” said Lisa event from New York, Rihanna tries Bob Marley classic on Oprah’s show NEW YORK - Bajan award- ten to it when my back is up winning singer Rihanna is against the wall. I feel like the lending her voice to help the people of Haiti need to hear people of Haiti by trying a something inspiring.” Bob Marley classic. The track is now available The singer last month for download on iTunes and used her performance on The all profits will go to the vic- Oprah Winfrey Show to per- tims in Haiti. form Marley’s “Redemption The “Umbrella” star was Song”, in order to raise also slated to perform at last money for Haiti that was month’s “Hope for Haiti” struck by an earthquake on charity telethon hosted by Jan. 12and again on Jan. 20. George Clooney in Los “This song for me, grow- Angeles, Wyclef Jean in New ing up, anytime there was a York City and CNN reporter difficult situation, I always lis- Anderson Cooper in Haiti. tened to this song because it was so liberating,” Rihanna - CaribWorldNews told Winfrey. “Even now I lis- ®

Steffon and Audrey Josey local Caribbean Relationship Skills Educators present, “Valentines Romantic Weekend Away”. The event is a romantic weekend away to re-new your passion, understand and deepen your desire for one another, open up authentic intimacy and communication and re-vitalize your rela- tionship! Choose to attend the morning seminar and Romantic Dinner or individual sessions of your choosing. Visit our website for more details www.practicalrskills.com Special weekend room rates available at Doubletree Hotel. Proceeds from The Valentines Romantic Dinner will benefit local Non Profit Organizations.

Practical Relationship Skills also facilitate Relationship Education Classes, held on Tuesday evenings at Faith Christian Center Fellowship Hall in Perrine Florida. The classes are designed for engaged, premarital and mar- ried couples and begin on February 4th, 2010. Couples will learn skills using a carefully crafted, integrative, highly experiential, research validated approach that begins with an understanding of emotions in ourselves and others for the development of emotional literacy. The curriculum is non-sectarian and open to participants of all faiths. Participants will learn: • To create a vision for their relationship using the Relationship Roadmap • To recognize behaviors which keep us disconnected when we are under stress • To build relationship rules to build respect and trust • To strengthen skills to build intimacy through effective listening and confiding skills • To understand how patterns of behaviors based on past hurts affect our relationships Practical Relationship Skills facilitates Cruises, Weekend Retreats, Marriage Enrichment and Romantic Weekends for Married Couples, Engaged Couples and other couples at various stages of their relationships. We aim to create the perfect environment away from your regular setting where you can focus exclusively on each other and your relationship. Please visit the following link http://practicalrskills.com to find open classes and schedules. For more information, you may contact Steffon or Audrey Josey at (786) 205- 0639. Participants may register online at http://practicalrskills.com Feb2010.qxd 2/11/10 2:17 PM Page 16

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www.caribcbeantoday.com ARTS/ ENTERTAINMENT Big names set for ‘Jazz in the Gardens’ Mar. 20 & 21 TIP FOR TATI MIAMI – Some of North Best Female R&B announced plans to celebrate America’s biggest names in Performance. Blige, received the group’s 20th anniversary music are scheduled to per- decade end honors from that will include returning to form at this year’s “Jazz in the Billboard Magazine alongside the studio to work on a new Grammy Award winning song- album. writer/producer Cox. “Be “We have always wanted Without You”, a ballad co-writ- to play the ‘Jazz in the ten by Cox and Blige and pro- Gardens’ event, we love com- duced by Cox, was named the ing to Miami Gardens. Add number one R&B Song of the in music, great performers and Decade by Billboard Magazine. a few drinks…we can’t wait!”

Photograph by Dawn A. Davis Dr. Joan Muir, a Broward County, Florida-based psychologist, examines a Vaughn Tucker Blige painting up for auction at the third annual “TATI Dream Fete” last month at Casa Reta in Davie, Florida. Guests danced to the music of Jamaican singer Freddie McGregor and Gardens”. the Millennium Band. TATI, Inc., a non-profit organization, was founded in honor of The event two-day event Tatiana McIntosh, who died in a car crash in Mar. 2007. The organization grants scholar- will be held on Mar. 20 and 21 ships to Caribbean American students. at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.. Among the scheduled per- formers at the festival are Mary ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS J. Blige, Boyz II Men, Melanie Boyz II Men Fiona, Bryan-Michael Fox. Caribbean variety in Miramar Trinidad and Tobago recently All recently received Cox was also recently inducted a member of the group said in “Love is a Funny Little Thing”, launched its annual carnival celebra- accolades or celebrated signif- into the Georgia Music Hall of a recent press release. Caribbean variety show featuring tions, with the government reducing icant milestones in their Fame, along with being named For more information, music and comedy, will be held on the allocation to the National Carnival careers. Billboard’s number eight pro- visit JazzintheGardens.com. Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, at the Commission (NCC). Melanie Fiona secured her ducer of the decade. Miramar Cultural Center in Miramar, Culture Minister Marlene first Grammy nomination for Boyz II Men last month ® Florida. McDonald said that the NCC would Among the scheduled perform- receive $20.3 million, as compared ers are comedians Chris Daley and with $20.5 million last year. The cel- Elva Ruddock, storyteller and poet ebrations, which end on Feb. 16, will Grenadian-born doctor charged Joan Andrea Hutchinson, singers feature the theme “Trinidad and Dobby Dobson and Gem Myers, and Tobago: Home of Carnival”. jazz guitarist Eugene Grey. in Michael Jackson’s death For more information, visit • Dominica ponders carnival date www.miramarculturalcenter.org. change LOS ANGELES, California – June last year. Prosecutors rented mansion here. The Chairman of the Dominica The Los Angeles County said the charges cap an inves- coroner determined that • Fort Lauderdale to host Carnival Development Committee District Attorney’s office has tigation that revealed Jackson had died from “acute dancehall awards show (CDC) Alwyn Bully wants authorities charged Grenadian-born Dr. Jackson’s heavy reliance on propofol intoxication,” com- Single Mothers of America/ to change the date for the island’s Conrad Murray with involun- narcotics, including propofol, bined with other sedatives. Dominion International Group will pres- annual carnival celebrations. tary manslaughter in the death an anesthetic normally used in Dr. Murray’s lawyer, Ed ent the second annual South Florida Bully, who is also the national of the American pop star, surgery but administered to Chernoff, said his client would Caribbean Dance Hall Awards at 7 p.m. cultural advisor, said: Michael Jackson last year. Jackson, 50, as a sleep aid. plead not guilty. Mar.14in Margate. “(Carnival) keeps coming up all He faces four years in jail According to police affi- Jackson had hired Dr. The show will recognize the the time when we find ourselves if found guilty. davits, Dr. Murray, a cardiolo- Murray to be his personal accomplishments of the South caught in lateness and caught with The authorities allege that gist with offices in Houston, physician as he prepared for a Florida Caribbean community and other activities and coming out from Dr. Murray, who grew up in Texas and Las Vegas, Nevada, strenuous series of comeback feature reggae artist/dancer/model Christmas.” Trinidad and Tobago, provid- had acknowledged giving performances in London. Bruck Up, as well as performances Dominica’s carnival will be cele- ed the singer with a powerful Jackson the drug shortly by international and local artistes, brated Feb.15 and 16, the same dates anesthetic that was a “major before the singer was found ® plus the presentation of the So Flo as Trinidad and Tobago’s carnival. factor” in his sudden death in unconscious on June 25 in a awards. Compiled from CMC and other sources. • T&T launches carnival with smaller budget ®

Celebrities raise $57M for Haiti relief during telethon (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15) Gillibrand, New York State Assemblyman Jamaican Nick assist Haiti. Perry, Air Jamaica’s President The radiothon aired on and Chief Executive Officer New York’s Irie Jam Radio, Bruce R. Nobles, U.S. 93.5 FM. Ambassador to Jamaica “The people of Haiti are Brenda LaGrange-Johnson, in dire need of urgent humani- and Haiti’s Consul General to tarian assistance,” said the New York Felix Augustin were Jamaica Consulate in a state- among a “host of participants ment. joining forces for the cause.” Jamaica’s Deputy Prime Minister Kenneth Baugh, U.S. ® Senator for New York Kirsten Feb2010.qxd 2/11/10 2:17 PM Page 17

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www.caribcbeantoday.com HEALTH Miami Dade College to host Community Health Fair Miami Dade College (MDC) coma, glucose and cholesterol as well as bone density screen- 305-237-4209. Pumariega at 305-237-4212. will once again offer free med- tests, plus some mammograms ings. Various other health pro- For more information ical, dental and vision screen- and information on nutrition, fessionals will be on hand to about the fair, call Madeline ® ings to the community at its heart disease and cancer pre- follow-up with individuals annual Community Health vention. A blood drive will who have questions relative to Fair this month. also be held. their health screening results. The fair, now in its fifth year, strives to pro- vide health information and services to those who might not otherwise have access to regular medical attention. “This year’s annual event will showcase a range of health screening services and educational activities that lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall well-being,” said Medical Center Campus President Dr. Anita Kaplan in a recent press release. The fair will also fea- ture a children’s corner with face painting, bal- Past MDC fairs have provided free health services to adults and children alike. loons, bounce house and arts and crafts. Sponsored by Aetna, the This year’s new event will Free shuttle transporta- fair will take place at MDC’s be a “Stress Relief Zone” that tion to the fair will be avail- Medical Center Campus locat- will include free chair mas- able at the Culmer Metrorail ed in Miami’s medical district sages. In addition, on-site Station, 701 N.W. 11 St., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 20. pharmacists from the Florida Miami, beginning at 8 a.m. The fair is free and open Pharmacy Association will To schedule free trans- to all ages. It will include glau- provide medical information, portation to the fair, call By the way, doctor: Could aspirin cause hearing loss? QUESTION. I am 85 and and - no surprise - lower doses about salicylism. The evidence have taken an 81-mg aspirin are often associated with for cardiovascular protection each day for decades for heart fewer side effects. from small, regular doses of attack prevention. aspirin is solid. So congratula- Recently, I noticed these tions on reaching 85, and I words on the label: “Stop think there’s a good chance using if you get ringing in that your aspirin habit might your ears or loss of hear- have helped you get there. ing”. Should I be worried? - Dr. Anthony L. Komaroff, ANSWER: In a word, no. editor in chief, Harvard In the body, aspirin gets Health Letter. Tribune Media converted into a chemical Services Inc. called salicylic acid, so the side effect that the label is ® referring to is sometimes called salicylism, or more simply, aspirin poisoning. Very high levels of aspirin in the blood can have Aspirin for rheumatoid toxic effects. Tinnitus - a ring- arthritis, an inflammatory ing or whistling noise in the condition that damages joints, ear - and hearing loss are is an example of what I am among them. But there’s no talking about. Today, if some- risk of that happening at an one with rheumatoid arthritis 81-mg dose. is treated with medication, People have been taking there are several choices aspirin for more than a centu- among the disease-modifying ry, and I think it’s still the antirheumatic drugs, or most widely used medicine. DMARDs. But when I was in Like you, many people take medical school, aspirin doses small doses daily for cardio- of 1,500 milligrams (mg) a day vascular health. But large or more were often prescribed doses used to be prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis. much more often, partly Taking that much aspirin on a because we didn’t have nearly daily basis can have toxic as many other medications to effects, including tinnitus, and choose from. I saw cases of salicylism early Doctors have also learned in my medical career. that many drugs, including Your 81-mg dose is about aspirin, work just as well at one-twentieth of 1,500 mg. lower doses as at higher ones, You really don’t have to worry Feb2010.qxd 2/11/10 2:17 PM Page 18

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www.caribcbeantoday.com FYI SCHOLARSHIPS of South Florida, Inc. in its if available. Schools are sponsoring the 248-3311, ext. 225. For more AVAILABLE effort to assist students in the Students of Jamaican event. information, call Laura South Florida community and parentage are strongly encour- For more information, Vasquez at 305-248-3311, ext. The Jamaica Ex-Police in Jamaica. The scholarships aged to apply. The financial contact the college fair hotline 239. Association of South Florida, are one-time cash awards. need and scholastic aptitude at 305-995-1739 or visit Inc. is accepting applications Applicants for the U.S. of the applicants will be con- www.nacacnet.org. for its annual United States scholarship should be a legal sidered in the selection TUTORS NEEDED and Jamaican scholarships. resident in Broward, Miami- process. Applications for the U.S. Dade or Palm Beach county To fulfill online require- ‘MOM & POP’ LOANS The Miami-Dade Public scholarship should be submit- in Florida and currently regis- ment, applications must be Library System is seeking vol- ted to the scholarship commit- tered as a student in a two or submitted to the following e- Small business owners unteer adult-literacy tutors for tee by Mar. 31. Applications four year college, or has been mail addresses simultaneously: operating in Miami-Dade Project L.E.A.D. (Literacy for for the Jamaican scholarship accepted as such. [email protected], eulet- County’s Districts 4 and 9 may Every Adult in Dade), a free, will be handled by the Applicants are required to [email protected], apply for “Mom & Pop Small confidential one-on-one tutor- Community Affairs Division submit, via e-mail and regular [email protected] and Business” grants this month. ing program to assist adult of the Jamaica Constabulary mail, a two-page essay typed [email protected]. Businesses in learners in basic reading and Force. in 12 inch fonts and double For Jamaican scholarship Commissioner Sally A. writing. The South Florida spaced on letter-sized paper. applicants must be a high Heyman’s District 4 and For more information, e- Scholarship will be awarded at In the essay, the entrant school student or must have Commission Chairman Dennis mail [email protected] the association’s annual ball should articulate why he/she been accepted to attend a C. Moss’s District 9 will have or call 305-375-5323. on April 17 at the Faith should be awarded the schol- Jamaican high school. the opportunity to apply for Tabernacle Banquet Hall, arship. The scholarship is a one- grants up to $5,000. 7100 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Applications should be time award. Eligible business owners FREE HOMEWORK in Sunrise. The Jamaican submitted to the Jamaica Ex- For more information con- receiving grant awards may HELP scholarship will be awarded Police Association, P.O. Box tact Malachi Smith at 305-302- use the funds to assist their on June 1 at the Alligator 8605, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 5365 or [email protected]. businesses by purchasing South Florida students in Pond police station in 33310 by Mar. 31. equipment, supplies, advertis- grade K-12 can get free help Manchester, Jamaica. Application packets must ing/marketing, inventory, with their homework at Both scholarships are include the entrant’s full ‘SHAPE UP’ building liability insurance, Miami-Dade Public Libraries awarded annually by the name, address, telephone WORKSHOPS security systems and/or to through the S.M.A.R.T. Jamaica Ex-Police Association number and an e-mail address make minor renovations. (Science, Math and Reading The remaining “Shape For more information on Tutoring) program. Up” workshop, to help partici- District 9, call 305-234-4938 or The program will run pants on a variety of subjects, 305-756-0605. Information on from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every will be offered by the Miami- District 4 can be obtained by Saturday through May 15 at Dade Public Library System calling 305-787-5999. all library branches except at next month Model City, which offers the The workshops will be program on Wednesdays from held from noon to 1 p.m. at FLOWER CARE 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. the Main Library, 101 W. The Miami Lakes, West Flagler St. on the following The Miami-Dade Dade and West Kendall dates: Cooperative Extension libraries also offer additional • Thursday, Mar. 11 – Division will this month host a hours on Saturdays from 2 “Shape up for the New Year: workshop that teaches you p.m. to 5 p.m. Eat Healthy on a Budget!” how to love your landscape by Tutoring will be done in Get information on good helping it recover from cold small groups by educators. nutrition on an affordable damage brought on by recent budget. dips in tem- For additional informa- perature and tion, call 305-375-2665 or visit keep it green www.mdpls.org. year-round. The event will be held COLLEGE FAIR from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 13 Representatives from at Pinecrest more than 150 colleges and Gardens, universities are slated to 11000 Red attend the 2010 National Road (S.W. College Fair from noon to 4 57th Ave.). p.m., Feb. 21 at the Workshop Doubletree Miami Mart presenters will Airport Hotel, 777 N.W. 72nd explain how Ave., Miami. much water is The free fair will allow to be used on students, parents and other lawns during members of the public to meet the winter, with college representatives. what plants Additionally, information ses- should be sions on financial aid, college pruned and planning and admission and what plants testing requirements will be are spectacular offered. winter Select sessions will be pre- bloomers. They will also Children are asked to bring sented in Spanish and Haitian demonstrate proper tech- textbooks, written assignments creole. Counseling and com- niques to maintain and pro- or any other materials they puter centers will allow stu- mote good plant health, have questions about. dents to access career interest including fertilizer application, To learn more about the surveys and information about in ways that are eco-friendly. S.M.A.R.T. program, call 305- college preparation, admis- Attendees will be allowed to 375-3563 or log on to sions and scholarships. participate in a series of www.mdpls.org. The National Association hands-on activities. for College Admission The workshop registration ® Counseling (NACAC) and fee is $10. To make a reserva- Miami-Dade County Public tion, call Patty Viera at 305- Feb2010.qxd 2/11/10 2:17 PM Page 19

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www.caribcbeantoday.com REGION/ POLITICS P.M. promises focus on St. Kitts’s Persad-Bissessar becomes first woman debt reduction after naming Cabinet to win leadership of major T&T party BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, of international trade, indus- CMC - A new nine-member try, commerce, agriculture, PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, NO OFFENSE Cabinet has been sworn-in marine resources, consumer CMC – Former Attorney Persad-Bissessar appeared here, with Prime Minister Dr. affairs and constituency General Kamla Persad- on stage late Jan. 24 to the Denzil Douglas indicating that empowerment. Bissessar scored a landslide Bob Marley tune of “No financial prudence with the Dr. Earl Asim Martin is victory, as her slate of candi- Woman No Cry” and immedi- aim of reducing the national public works, utilities, housing dates swept the polls, for the ately said she hoped everyone debt will be one of the hall- and energy minister. leadership of Trinidad and would accept the results. marks of the Labour Party’s Patrice Nisbett, the lone suc- Tobago’s main Opposition “In the heart of a cam- fourth term in office. cessful candidate under the ban- party United National paign, people say things that Dr. Douglas said the fresh ner of the Nevis Reformation Congress (UNC) last month. may offend. But as a mother, a mandate given to the Labour Party (NRP), is the new attorney Her victory may have sig- wife, a sister and a daughter, I Party, which won six of the 11 general and minister of justice naled the end of the political know how to forgive. I hold seats at stake in last month’s and legal affairs. career of Opposition Leader no animosity against you,” general elections, should be Marcella Liburd is minister Basdeo Panday, who formed Persad-Bissessar said Persad-Bissessar, who taken as a “call to greater of health, social services, com- the UNC 20 years ago after said that parliamentarians became the first woman to service” after 14 consecutive munity development, culture falling out with members of would be writing President lead a major political party years as the government of and gender affairs. Glenn Phillip the ruling National Alliance George Maxwell Richards here. this twin-island federation. is responsible for the Ministry of for Reconstruction (NAR). indicating that they no “We came out with a cam- The prime minister will be Youth Empowerment, Sports, Panday, 77, had not con- longer supported Panday as paign of hope and peace. I directly responsible for finance, Information Technology, ceded defeat Opposition leader. stand for everyone…I am of sustainable development and Telecommunications and Post. up to press Another challenger, the view that the Lord put human resource development. Nigel Carty has been time. But sup- Ramesh Lawrence Maharaj, things in place for all those Sam Condor continues as assigned minister of education porters of who was also soundly who are willing to serve for deputy prime minister and has and information. The other Persad- trounced in the election, said the nation. We are all mem- been assigned the portfolios of government senator is Bissessar said he was looking forward to bers of the house of the rising foreign affairs, national securi- Tourism and International that moves working with the new leader. sun and we have to come ty, labor, immigration and Transport Minister Richard were afoot to “I look forward to the together and work for the social security. Timothy Harris “Ricky” Skerritt. remove strong leadership of Kamla, my party and the nation.” is senior minister and minister Panday from Jack Warner, vice-presi- Panday sister Kamla, and I expect her ® his current to effect the healing process,” dent of soccer’s world govern- position as Maharaj said. “I am all com- ing body FIFA, who had been Opposition leader. Former mitted to healing processes. I waging a long battle for inter- Warders, inmates injured during riot at junior culture minister have always worked in the nal elections in the UNC, was Winston “Gypsy” Peters, interest of the party.” elected as the party’s chairman. Jamaica’s maximum security prison speaking on local radio here, ® KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC - taken to hospital - some with Nearly 50 people, including broken bones. Nine correc- inmates and correctional offi- tional officers were also hurt. cers, were injured in a riot at a In an attempt to bring the maximum security prison that situation under control, riot had to be quelled by the police along with soldiers police and army this month. were dispatched to the facility The disturbance erupted after the prisoners started when nearly 200 inmates, breaking locks to their cells in angered at the lack of water at an attempt to escape. The the Horizon Adult Remand irate inmates, who set fires in Centre and new security their cells, also damaged secu- measures to prevent trading of rity cameras, bunk beds and contraband, went on a ram- the food store. page setting fire to their cells. There was also a protest Initial reports from the at the gate mounted by a Department of Correctional group of women who claimed Services said that six people that the inmates were being were wounded, but it was victimized and their constitu- later revealed that at least 36 tional rights violated. inmates were injured and ® Anguillans to vote on Feb. 15 THE VALLEY, Anguilla, the Anguilla House of Assembly CMC - Voters in this British on Jan. 4, the leader of govern- Overseas Territory will go to ment business said that he had the polls on Feb. 15 to elect a discussions with Governor new govern- Alistair Harrison about the dis- ment. solution of Parliament the fol- Retiring lowing day, paving the way for Chief Minister general elections. Osbourne Speculation had been rife Fleming about a possible date for the announced the elections that was constitu- date for the tionally due in March, but general elec- could have been held as late tions during a Flemming as April or May 2010. public meeting In the 2005 general elec- of the ruling Anguilla United tions, the AUF won five of Front (AUF) party in the vil- the seven parliamentary seats. lage of Blowing Point, south of here last month. ® During the final sitting of Feb2010.qxd 2/11/10 2:17 PM Page 20

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www.caribcbeantoday.com SPORT Earthquake fallout forces Haitian DOWNHILL GLORY boxer out of world title defense MIAMI, Florida – Distraught er this month. Haitian world boxing champi- on Andre Berto pulled out of NO CHOICE his scheduled title defense The undefeated Berto against American Shane announced that he was focus- Mosley following the cata- ing on his family and the strophic earthquake in his Haitian people, who are fac- Caribbean country. ing an “inconceivable battle Florida-based Berto, for survival” following the holder of the World Boxing Jan. 12 earthquake and had no choice but to withdraw from the bout. “I lost several family mem- bers to the earthquake and after two days without word, was relieved to learn that my sister, Naomi and her daughter, Jessica survived, but were left homeless,” Berto said. “I have seen the pain in my parents’ eyes as they attempt to understand what has happened to our homeland and recognize a place they once called home,” added Berto Berto, who became world champion in June 2006 when Council (WBC) welterweight he defeated Mexican Miguel Jamaican Errol Kerr is hoping to make history after qualifying for this month’s Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada. Kerr, who title, announced in a press Angel Rodriquez to lift the was born to a Jamaican father and American mother, will compete in skicross, a new Olympic event and will be trying to win the release last month that he was vacant WBC 147-pound crown. Caribbean’s first medal at the Winter Olympics. His participation in the Olympics has brought comparisons to Jamaica’s famous bob- “physically and emotionally Berto boasts an impres- sled team, which made its mark at the 1988 games in Calgary and in the movie “Cool Runnings”. unable to prepare” for his sive record of 25-0 with 19 “When people hear of a Jamaican skier, they expect dreads hanging out the back of my helmet and a smoke stream following clash with Mosley and with- knockouts. me down the mountain,” Kerr told the Associated Press recently. Kerr, a dual citizen of both the United States and Jamaica, was raised between the island’s parish of Westmoreland and Lake drew from the Jan. 30 main Mosley expressed disap- Tahoe in the U.S. His mother Catherine Kerr was once a ski racer. bout in Las Vegas. pointment over the cancella- The entire card, which tion but accepted the Haitian’s should have also featured decision. Jamaican light heavyweight “I’m sorry for the losses Cuban wins world boxing title with K.O. in N.Y. Glen Johnson against American that Andre and all of the NEW YORK CITY, New “I’d love for whoever the Yusaf Mack, was cancelled. Haitian people are suffering. I York – Cuban Yuriorkis public or maybe the press con- Johnson fought and beat Mack have everyone in my prayers,” Gamboa easily retained his siders the number one feath- in the rescheduled International Mosley added. World Boxing Association erweight (in the world), to Boxing Federation (IBF) title (WBA) featherweight title have him in the ring for my eliminator bout in Florida earli- ® with a second-round knockout next fight. That way I can of Tanzania’s Rogers Mtagwa show who is the best,” at Madison Square Garden Gamboa said. REMEMBERING THE TITANS last month. The 28-year-old former The African was no match Olympic champion had beat- for the undefeated Gamboa, en Panama’s Whyber Garcia whose first title defense ended to capture the WBA 126- at two minutes, 35 seconds of pound title in October last round two at the famous venue. Gamboa year, also at Madison Square With the victory, Gamboa Garden. improved his ring record to the bout was waved off by ref- Gamboa defected from 17-0 with 15 knockouts. eree Steve Smoger. the Cuba national team - with Mtagwa fell to 26 wins (18 other Olympic champions Yan knockouts) against 14 losses READY Barthelemy and Odlanier and two draws. The confident Gamboa Solis - in Dec. 2006 while in Florida-based Gamboa, declared after the bout that he Venezuela on training camp who defected from Cuba three is willing to tackle the best in for the 2007 Pan American years ago, outclassed Mtagwa, the division en route to cap- Games in Brazil. flooring him once in the first turing the unified world feath- and twice in the second before erweight crown. ® SPORT BRIEFS • Caribbean girls fail to advance to soccer the United States and Mexico, the stung Arsenal with two goals last World Cup two countries which moved on to the month and lifted Stoke City to its first Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica semi-final round. ever English F.A. Cup victory over the both failed to claim a berth in this In the final match, T&T beat famous London club. year’s under-20 soccer world champi- Jamaica 1-0. T&T finished the tourna- Fuller netted headed goals in the sec- onships after losing in the first round ment with three points and Jamaica ond and 78th minutes to oust Arsenal of their CONCACAF final round of zero. Jamaica also failed to score in in the fourth-round fixture at Stoke’s Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Pierre Garcon, whose mother and relatives are from qualifiers last month. any of its three games. Britannia Stadium. Haiti, pays tribute to the earthquake-ravaged Caribbean country by raising its flag The two Caribbean countries did after his team won the American Football Conference championships in the National not advance beyond the group stage • Jamaican’s goals KO’s Arsenal in F.A. Compiled from CMC and other sources. Football League (NFL) last month. Garcon, who was an outstanding performer in the game with 11 catches for 151 yards, and the rest of the Colts team lost to the New of the tournament staged in Cup Orleans Saints in the NFL’s Super Bowl in Miami earlier this month. Guatemala. In Group B, both lost to Jamaican forward Ricardo Fuller ® Feb2010.qxd 2/11/10 2:17 PM Page 21

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www.caribcbeantoday.com TOURISM/ TRAVEL Tobago to stage first ‘Underwater Carnival’ dive festival in June SCARBOUROUGH, Tobago Tobago to enjoy all the events zines; dive and snorkel gear Tobago’s – Tobago, sister island to we have scheduled,” said demonstrations for adults and coast is a haven Trinidad will be taking the Warren Solomon, director of children with equipment sup- for tarpons, carnival party beneath the sea tourism for the THA, in a plied by Scubapro; Discover turtles, sharks this year with its first dive fes- recent press release. Scuba for kids; and the Rogest and even the tival. “Trinidad is known for its Kids Gallery, a two-day aquat- occasional Themed “Underwater annual celebration of life, car- ic art workshop for children manta ray due Carnival”, the event is nival, and our goal is to put the between ages six and 11 host- to the slow designed to showcase Tobago’s spotlight on Tobago’s amazing ed by Canadian artist Ron flow of the diverse eco-system and marine undersea world and one-of-a- Steven. Guyana current life. Hosted by the Tobago kind aquatic offerings.” that moves up House of Assembly Tourism The festival hopes to pro- GOING DEEP the eastern Division (THA) and the vide both experienced and During the festival, coast of South Association of Tobago Dive amateur divers opportunities Sealife will provide marine America and Operators, with the support of to fine-tune their skills while photographers with free prod- washes the the Tourism Development exploring Tobago’s waters. uct samples to use on dives, as southern and Company (TDC), the week- Key events include an ama- well as tips on taking photos eastern shores long event is scheduled to take teur underwater photography and techniques to review and of Tobago. place June 11-18. competition with cameras sup- edit images. In addition, Divers and “This is the first event of plied by Sealife; dive and pho- Scubapro will provide festival underwater its kind on the island and we tography seminars hosted in participants with the opportu- photographers hope that dive enthusiasts and part by Dive Training, Scuba nity to try out snorkel and will have the Divers will get a chance to explore Tobago’s waters. lovers of the sea will travel to Diving and Sport Diver maga- dive equipment. opportunity to counts on select land-based see more than 400 species of tours and restaurants, free fish and marine creatures in snorkeling equipment rental, the island’s waters. In addi- free entry into the amateur WINTER RESCUE tion, the destination is home underwater photography con- to the world’s largest recorded test and dive package specials. brain coral, spanning over 20 For more information on feet wide, off the coast of hotel partners and schedule of Speyside. activities, visit Registration for the www.tobagounderwatercarni- Tobago “Underwater val.com. Carnival” is $75. That includes access to event seminars, dis- ®

The Jamaica Tourist Board’s Mid-Atlantic Business Development Manager Victoria Harper, right, assists a Washington, D.C. area resident as he gets into one of the city’s taxicabs displaying a Jamaica topper. The topper was part of a pro- motion of the country’s “Winter Rescue” offerings, including specially priced travel packages last month. This month D.C. residents will be able to enjoy a “Winter Rescue” in Jamaica when AirTran Airways launches nonstop service between Baltimore and Montego Bay on Feb. 11. IDB to help Caribbean tourism sector WASHINGTON – Seven of goods or services, “so that Caribbean community (CARI- both companies and local resi- COM) countries are to partici- dents benefit from the devel- pate in an Inter-American opment of tourism ventures. Development Bank (IDB) ini- “Proposals will be judged tiative geared towards improv- on criteria such as innovations, ing the tourism sector in these economic, social and environ- countries. mental impact on communities The IDB said it would where projects would take hold a business plan competi- place, growth potential, credit- tion for tourism projects worthiness, implementation involving low-income commu- capacity and whether they nities in The Bahamas, could be replicated else- Barbados, Guyana, Haiti, where”, the IDB stated. Jamaica, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago. REQUIREMENTS The contest is organized It noted that participants by the IDB’s Opportunities for would be required to submit a the Majority Initiative and the three-page summary of their eligible business plans must project and a one-page outline include low-income communi- of their company before April 9. ties as suppliers or distributors ® Feb2010.qxd 2/11/10 2:17 PM Page 22

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FOOD www.caribcbeantoday.com Chef reveals juicy secrets of Jamaican Home cooking aids weight loss, saves money, time cuisine at N.Y. cooking demonstration DR. ERIC HEIDEN ‘FEAR OF FROZEN’ • Get over any fears of NEW YORK – Jamaican chef Guests were also able to eople often embark on frozen. Frozen vegetables are Nigel Spence, a Food learn about Jamaica as a get- an exercise program healthy and easy to keep Network’s “Throwdown with away and received stuffed with the goal of losing around, and they come pre- Bobby Flay” two-time cham- goodie bags, recipes and infor- P weight but fail. Research washed, trimmed, and cut up - pion, recently hosted a cook- mation on how to plan their shows that those who fail fre- perfect for quick preparation in ing demonstration and tasting next trip or prepare a meal quently have one rather sur- stir-fries and soups, and with at Whole Foods Market inspired by it. prising factor in common: a pasta and grains, or solo, notes Bowery Culinary Center in “Jamaica’s cuisine is a lack of time. Braun. New York City. melting pot of the world’s fla- To lose weight, a portion • Braun also recommends The “King of Jerk”, as vors and just one mouthful can of the time you commit to fit- frozen low-calorie, low-sodium declared by chef Bobby Flay, reflect the island’s textured ness needs to be dedicated to meals, such as those by shared juicy secrets of prepar- heritage,” said Jamaica’s eating well so that you can Healthy Choice, Weight ing savory Jamaican cuisine to Director of Tourism John exercise well. Watchers, and Smart Ones. a packed room of cooking Lynch in a recent press release. Registered dietician One or two a week will better enthusiasts. The session, titled “As a vibrant destination, Marlia Braun points out that Multiple benefits to a home cooked meal. fuel those bike rides than bing- “Jerk and Rum: A Taste of we always take pleasure in meals prepared at home tend ing on microwave popcorn. Jamaica”, offered an adven- sharing the various aspects of to have a higher nutritional include an array of colors in • Canned vegetables are turous and interactive class our culture that make Jamaica value, which leads to greater your diet each week. higher in sodium and contain revealing techniques on creat- a desirable haven for travelers.” health and energy. And when • Change up your whole less fiber, nutrients and phyto- ing cultural dishes. Spence’s culinary passion healthy food is just a refrigera- grains. Try barley and quinoa chemicals than fresh vegeta- Spence guided partici- and remarkable journey - tor or a lunch bag away, it is in as well as brown rice and bles, Braun says, “but they’re pants on a palatable adven- from managing a little “jerk fact faster than fast food, and whole wheat. The best say still better than a candy bar.” ture enriched with exotic shack” in the Bronx, New saves calories and money, too. “100 percent whole grain” on • Fruits canned in their spices and flavorful meals. York to becoming executive “To keep healthy food the package and list grain as own juice (not syrup) and Guests sampled “96 Degrees chef and owner of the New within your grasp, you need to the first ingredient. drained are another option. in the Shade”, a tantalizing York Ripe Kitchen & Bar in grocery-shop, even if you can’t • Buy some fresh fruits and • Shop the perimeter of menu designed by the chef Mount Vernon, New York – go frequently,” Braun says. vegetables to consume over the the store – that’s where you that consisted of Jamaican has propelled him to become next two to three days, such as will find the least processed jerk red snapper fish with one of Jamaica’s foremost GUIDELINES bananas and asparagus, and foods. Avoid the aisles, says Chadon-Beni sauce, Jamaican ambassadors of cuisine. Here are some guidelines others that will stay fresh Braun; they primarily contain rice and peas, codfish fritters, ® for providing yourself with longer, such as apples and yams. empty calories. and island rum pudding. truly doable, home-cooked • To keep your portion fast food that will make your size down, select smaller Edited from Tribune Media time at the gym pay off: apples, oranges, potatoes, Services Inc. Dr. Eric Heiden, a • Make a colorful grocery bananas and so on. One serv- five-time Olympic gold medal- bag your goal. Each hue offers ing of fruit is eight ounces, or ist speed skater, is now an different nutrients, Braun one cup - about the size of a orthopedic surgeon in Utah. tennis ball. explains, and it’s important to ® Delivering a punch to your thirst, Caribbean style ummer is not too far off. should make about two liters. Method But even so, a Caribbean- First soak the sea moss Sstyle punch drink is 2) Barbadian rum punch with the lime juice and let it sit always refreshing. This month, overnight in the refrigerator. Caribbean Today offers a few Ingredients Thoroughly wash off the cold drink recipes to knock out • grated nutmeg sea moss and put into a pres- your thirst. • 9 ounces of rum sure cooker for about 20 to 30 • 12 ounces of water minutes, or until it resembles 1) Caribbean punch-a- • 3 ounces of lime juice a mass of jelly. cream • 6 ounces of simple syrup Cool off and add the milk This is one of the traditional • A few dashes of Angostura along with the sugar to taste Caribbean drinks. It’s similar bitters and blend in a blender. Flavor to eggnog, but much better. with bitters and serve with Drink it cold. Method crushed ice. In a jug, blend Ingredients together all 4) Soursop punch • 1 can evaporated milk ingredients • 2 cans sweetened condensed with the Ingredients milk exception of • 2 cups of water • 1 egg the nutmeg. • 1 soursop peeled • 2-3 laurel (bay) leaves Serve the rum • Angostura bitters • Nutmeg (grated) punch in a • 1 teaspoon of sugar • White rum glass with lots • 6 to 8 tablespoons con- of ice. densed milk Method Sprinkle the • Salt Simmer the evaporated nutmeg on the Rum Punch milk with the bay leaves for 30 surface. Method min. Remove bay leaves and In a bowl, crush the sour- mix evaporated milk, con- 3) Sea (‘Irish’) moss drink sop with half of the water and densed milk and egg in blender. pound it well. Pass through a Add grated nutmeg and a little Ingredients sieve to extract the juice. rum (to taste). Bottle. Allow to • Milk Mix well with remaining cool and refrigerate. • 1 lime ingredients, except bitters. Stir Serve over crushed ice. • Sugar to taste until dissolved. Strain, chill (Note: shake bottle before • Angostura bitters and serve with bitters. serving as the grated nutmeg • 1 pound of sea moss tends to settle to the bottom.) ® Feb2010.qxd 2/11/10 2:17 PM Page 23

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