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PRESORTED NOVEMBER 2009 STANDARD ® U.S. POSTAGE PAID MIAMI, FL PERMIT NO. 7315 Tel: (305) 238-2868 1-800-605-7516 [email protected] [email protected] We cover your world Vol. 20 No. 12 Jamaica: 655-1479 THE MULTI AWARD-WINNING NEWS MAGAZINE Haiti’s Senate voted to remove Michele Pierre-Louis as prime min- ister for failing to improve the lives of citi- zens since she was appointed to office a year ago. The president reacted swiftly by naming a replace- ment as the Caribbean country sought to put in place a new government, page 4. ~ Starting next year, persons seeking a driver’s license in the Despite being ill for United States will come under his court more scrutiny to prove their legal appearance status. One elected official last month, American believes the move will drive financier Sir undocumented immigrants from Allen Stanford, the Caribbean and elsewhere who is further underground in the U.S., accused by page 2. United States authorities of bilking tens of thousands of investors in an alleged $7 billion Ponzi scheme involving his Antigua- based bank, has declined a speedy trial, page 6.

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www.caribbeantoday.com NEWS New driver’s license requirements may send GETTING undocumented immigrants ‘underground’ ~ state rep READY GORDON WILLIAMS requirement, known as the ones from Department of will no longer be able to The office of State Representative Real ID Act of 2005, which Vehicles (DMV) offices across renew their license online, but Hazelle Rogers last month issued FLORIDA - The scrutiny on comes into effect on Jan. 1, the U.S. Applicants will be will have to visit the DMV a press release outlining what you those wishing to acquire a dri- 2010, may push undocument- required to personally with the required will need to bring to the DMV to ver’s license in the United ed residents in the U.S. even produce docu- documents. establish identity, proof of legal States will become more further out of the legal system. ments such as All U.S. states will be residence and date of birth. intense beginning next year, “You’ll have people going passport, birth required to comply with the and will likely to compound underground and you’ll have certificate, federal mandate within seven For U.S. citizens: the pressure on undocument- more folks driving without marriage or years. • Valid, unexpired U.S. passport ed immigrants, including peo- license,” Rogers told divorce papers The initiative is seen as • Original or certified copy of a ple from the Caribbean, Caribbean Today last month. to prove part of the U.S. Department birth certificate according to at least one elect- “You’ll have more people change of of Homeland Security’s • Consular report of birth abroad ed official. driving without insurance.” name, perma- Rogers (DHS) efforts to boost nation- • Certificate of naturalization Jamaican-born Florida The federal mandate will nent resident al security and also create a issued by the DHS State Representative Hazelle demand additional documen- card, Social path ensuring all residents in • Certificate of citizenship Rogers (D-Fort Lauderdale) tation for persons seeking new Security Card and proof of believes that the new federal licenses or renewing expired legal residence. Applicants (CONTINUED ON PAGE 4) (CONTINUED ON PAGE 4) Judge declares mistrial in Travolta extortion case NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC - behind closed doors pondering dict.” holiday. A Supreme Court judge ruled the verdict to be handed down. Former Senator Pleasant Lightbourne and a mistrial in the case of a for- The judge declared a mis- Bridgewater and ambulance Bridgewater allegedly tried to mer Bahamian lawmaker and trial because it was suspected driver Tarino Lightbourne, get John Travolta to pay them an ambulance driver accused an unauthorized “communica- who were accused of hatching $25 million to not make public of trying to extort $25 million tion” came from deliberating an extortion scheme after the a medical document, declining from American movie star jurors. January death of Travolta’s 16- to have Jett transported to a John Travolta. “…There was an year-old son Jett, will be nearby hospital. Travolta Justice Anita Allen made announcement at a particular retried, Allen said without refused the demand for money. her decision last month after it political party,” she told identifying a new trial date. Lightbourne and was announced at a political jurors. “It leaves the impres- Jett Travolta suffered a Bridgewater had pleaded not convention that one of the sion that there may have been seizure on Jan. 2 at the fami- guilty. accused had been acquitted. a communication in the jury ly’s vacation home on Grand The disclosure at the political room. I am going to discharge Bahamas, where the family ® gathering came as jurors were you from returning your ver- was spending a New Year’s Jett Travolta

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www.caribbeantoday.com NEWS Haiti’s Senate ‘fires’ prime minister, Caribbean backs U.N. resolution president swiftly names replacement to lift U.S. embargo against Cuba PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, “Now it is official,”he and roads damaged in storms UNITED NATIONS - The er to the principles of multilat- CMC - President René Préval added. last year. Caribbean community eralism, international law, sov- has named his Planning and Bellerive must now be (CARICOM) has voted in ereignty and free trade that Cooperation Minister Jean approved by both chambers of WARNING favor of a United Nations the body traditionally champi- Max Bellervie to replace out- Parliament - the Senate and Director of the CARI- General Assembly resolution oned,” he added. going Prime Minister Michele Chamber of Deputies - after COM Representation Office calling on the United States to The embargo has been in Pierre-Louis as the Caribbean his credentials for the job are in Haiti, Ambassador Earl lift the economic and trade place for almost half a centu- community (CARICOM) scrutinized. Huntley, said it was “unfortu- embargo against Cuba. ry. It was instituted in 1962. country sought to put in place nate” that Pierre-Louis had “The unilateral imposition The General Assembly a new government. U.N. APPEAL been ousted, warning that it of extraterritorial laws on passed the non-binding resolu- The Haitian Senate dur- The swift nomination by could also affect the country’s third states is contrary to both tion with 187 votes in favor, ing the early hours of Oct. 30 Préval followed an appeal by participation in the CARI- the letter and spirit of the three against and two morning voted to remove the United Nations peace- COM Single Market and United Nations Charter,” abstained. Only the U.S., Pierre-Louis, 61, on the keeping mission in Haiti that a Economy (CSME). said St. Kitts and Nevis’s Israel and Palau voted against grounds that she had failed to successor to Pierre-Louis be “This is rather unfortu- Ambassador to the U.N. the measure. Micronesia and improve the lives of citizens named quickly to avoid politi- nate because it throws back Delano Bart, speaking on the Marshall Islands since she was appointed to cal and economic instability in our whole work program. The behalf of the regional group- abstained. office a year ago. Most of the the CARICOM government of Haiti and the ing late last month. legislators opposing her came The Senate ousted Pierre- Prime Minister had committed “The embargo runs count- ® from President Préval’s Louis by a simple majority of Haiti to starting free trade in Lespwa Movement party. 18 of its 29 members. goods under the CSME on GETTING READY Pierre-Louis did not attend Opponents of the move called January 1, 2010,” Huntley told (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2) ument with Social Security the Senate hearing. it unconstitutional and said the Caribbean Media Number on it, or evidence that “Eighteen senators voted lawmakers had no power to Corporation (CMC) in a tele- • Court or marriage/divorce docu- you are not eligible for one against the prime minister, remove the head of govern- phone interview. ments that provide proof of a • Two documents that show your which means the president has ment without explicit instruc- He said CARICOM was change in name that differs from principal residence to replace her,” said Senate tions from Préval. working with Haiti to put the your primary identity document Leader Kely Bastien. The outgoing prime min- necessary legislation in place After the 2014 and 2017 dates, That same day Sen. Nenel ister had rejected accusations that would have allowed the For non-citizens: federal agencies will not longer Cassy told reporters that that she failed to use effective- country to adopt the Common • Valid, unexpired Permanent accept a driver’s license or identi- Bastien had received the letter ly millions of dollars made External Tariff (CET) in place Resident Card – I-551 for fication card unless it is Real ID in which President Préval des- available through an oil dis- of the national tariff. Lawful Permanent Residents compliant. Therefore, persons will ignated Bellerive to become count agreement with “The change of govern- • Valid passport for non-immi- not be allowed to board commer- the new prime minister. Venezuela to repair buildings (CONTINUED ON PAGE 6) grants except for asylum appli- cial flights or enter federal facili- cants and refugees ties without a Real ID compliant • Other government issued docu- document. ment showing full name For more information on the • DHS document showing proof of Real ID Act and rules, visit: lawful presence • http://www.flhsmv.gov/realid/ • If your name has changed by • http://www.gathergoget.com/ marriage/divorce, evidence that • http://www.dhs.gov/files/pro- a name change has been grams/ge_1200062053842.shtm applied for with the DHS. •http://www.aamva.org/GovAffa irs/IssueWatch/REALID/ Both citizens and non-citizens will need: ® • Social Security Card, other doc- New driver’s (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2) “I know the lines will be longer,” she said. “…Before the U.S. are properly docu- everything was done online. mented. But Rogers believes Now you have to physically go the stepped-up requirements into the Department of Motor will compound the problems Vehicles and present a docu- already facing those struggling ment and someone looking at with undocumented status. that document to make sure it “They are having chal- is authentic and all of that.” lenges right now,” the state Regardless of the draw- representative said. backs, the state representative is So too are legal U.S. resi- urging everyone to comply with dents, added Rogers, who the new requirements by prepar- declared she is “not in agree- ing needed documents early ment with” the federal man- before their license expires. date, especially as it applies to “If it’s the law, they you her home state of Florida. have to abide by the law,” she “It is unfortunate when said. you have a population of sen- “We just know that we iors that might not be able to have a population that will be find a birth certificate,” she impacted by it. But this is a explained. “So now the hard- country that is dealing with ship of now spending dollars immigration reform and people and doing research to find are asking for immigration such a document. And you reform so that there is a path- have people that have never way for people to become docu- travelled outside the United mented and be within the law.” States so would not have a valid passport. So those folks Gordon Williams is Caribbean will be impacted also.” Today’s managing editor. Rogers predicted delays at the DMV. ®

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NEWS www.caribbeantoday.com Miami-Dade College students pull ‘all-nighter’ to help Haiti tilapia farm. We have enough people, and they wanted to money to build a tilapia farm raise money to intervene in in a community that can help the situation in Haiti. feed people, save lives, save “…What started out as a the lives of children and, at project, has started into a the same time, be an income- social movement. We had five generating apparatus for the passionate young ladies and people.” basically they met with some Williams credited a group people at Food For The Poor of five female MDC students and Food For The Poor gave for kick-starting the project. them an idea about the all- During a trip to Austria earli- nighter and they decided to er this year, the honor stu- run with it.” dents gave a presentation on The student thrust behind Haiti. They then decided to SAID has grown to more than channel their interest in the 200 since its launch. Many are country’s plight to finding from Caribbean countries ways to help. including Jamaica, Trinidad, “The students decided Haiti and Cuba. that they didn’t want to leave According to Williams, it with their project,” Williams the group will, in coming explained. “So they said that months, focus on helping they would come back to - Gordon Williams photograph (CONTINUED ON PAGE 6) A student makes his mark on the campus walkway in support of MDC’s “All-Nighter for Haiti” last month. Miami, start networking with

GORDON WILLIAMS try’s citizens to help them- selves. MIAMI, Florida – Students at “We are going to sit down Miami Dade College (MDC) with them (FFTP) and they’re stayed up late for a cause going to tell us where there is greater than grades last the need,” said Stuart Williams, month. Jamaican-born member of Hundreds turned out for MDC’s faculty who is helping an “All-Nighter For Haiti” at to coordinate the efforts of the school’s Kendall campus Students Against Infectious to raise funds to help fight Diseases (SAID), the “social poverty in that Caribbean movement” responsible for the nation. fundraiser. The MDC event, a brain- child of some of the school’s DOUBLING UP honor students in partnership Prior to the all-nighter, with Food For The Poor which started early evening on (FFTP), featured music, food, Oct. 16 and ran through to the performances and video pre- next morning, SAID had sentations, which focused on raised $10,000, according to Haiti’s plight. Williams. The aim is to double According to the organiz- that number to fill immediate ers, they will try to fund proj- needs in Haiti. ects that will alleviate suffer- “They need, for example, ing in Haiti by assisting to cre- a tilapia (fish) farm,” he said. ate opportunities for the coun- “It cost about $8,500 for a

Three men charged in alleged Air Jamaica Ponzi scheme targeting Haitians MIAMI, Florida - The Miami regional office. United States Securities and “Bass presented himself Exchange Commission (SEC) as a master trader of stock has charged three men with options and commodities, running a Ponzi scheme in when in reality he was a mas- which hundreds of Haitian ter of deceit,” he added. investors in South Florida and Gordon said Bass, 35, of New Jersey were scammed. Miami, invested no more than In a complaint filed here $1.2 million of the $14.3 mil- last month, the SEC, the lion collected from investors. country’s financial regulator, The grand jury indictment accused Eugene Bass Jr., said the men also face crimi- Abner Alabre and Brian nal charges of securities fraud, Taglieri of ripping off wire fraud, conspiracy to com- investors of more than $14 mit securities fraud and con- million, promising to double spiracy to commit money the clients’ money every 90 laundering. They face up to 20 days through their HomePals years in prison if convicted. Investment Club. The indictments charged “The extraordinary prom- that the men “pitched” their ises made by these three men investments to prospective spread by word of mouth clients from April 2008 to throughout a close-knit com- Dec. 2008. munity,” said Glenn Gordon, associate director of the SEC’s ®

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www.caribbeantoday.com NEWS Jamaican judge re-elected president Sick financier declines speedy of International Criminal Tribunal KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC - Since its establishment in trial in $7B Ponzi scheme Jamaican Patrick Robinson 1993, the ICTY has indicted 161 HOUSTON, Texas - Despite “It’s some sort of illness, pany executives Laura Holt, has been re-elected president people suspected of war crimes. being ill for his court appear- we’re not sure what,” Schaffer Gilbert Lopez and Mark of the International Criminal While proceedings are ongoing ance last month, Texan finan- responded. Kuhrt - are accused of cheat- Tribunal for the former against 41 of the accused, cier Sir Allen Stanford has Schaffer ing investors who bought cer- Yugoslavia (ICTY). declined a speedy trial in the said his client tificates of deposit issued by Robinson is the most sen- $7 billion Ponzi scheme case. speaks to no SIB and sold through Stanford ior official of the United Sir Allen, accused by one but prison Financial Group companies. Nations war crimes tribunal United States authorities of guards and his Leroy King, a former set up in The Hague, bilking tens of thousands of lawyers, and it bank regulator in Antigua, is Netherlands to try people investors in the alleged “mas- has been tak- under house arrest there, and accused of committing the sive” scheme involving his ing an emo- the U.S. government hopes he worst offences during the Antigua-based Stanford tional and will be extradited in time to Balkan conflicts of the 1990s. Stanford International Bank (SIB), is physical toll participate in the trial. Also elected by the per- being held in solitary confine- on him. Lawyers on both sides manent judges of the ICTY ment after he was badly beat- estimated the trial could take last month was Vice President en in a brawl by another LONG ROAD four months. Defense lawyers O-Gon Kwon of the Republic Robinson inmate. Sir Allen has been in soli- said they haven’t had time to of Korea. Both judges were The 59-year-old investor, tary confinement since his dig into the government’s five elected for another two years, including the former Bosnian who was briefly hospitalized September transfer from a pri- million pages of documents having been previously elect- Serb leader Radovan KaradÏic, in September and underwent vately-run jail in Conroe, and need weeks before they ed to their posts with the tri- proceedings have been conclud- surgery for a non-life-threat- Texas, to the Federal even know when they can be bunal last year. ed against 120, with two sus- ening aneurysm in his leg, Detention Center in down- prepared for trial. Robinson was recently pects - Bosnian Serb military began spitting up blood during town Houston. Schaffer told Sir Allen faces up to 375 conferred with the national chief Ratko Mladic and the eth- a status hearing here. Judge the judge that he needed at years in jail if convicted on 21 award, Order of Jamaica for nic Serb politician Goran David Hittner interrupted the least two years to mount a charges of fraud, money-laun- his contribution to interna- HadÏic - still at large. proceedings to ask Sir Allen’s strong defense. dering and obstruction of jus- tional law and international lawyer Kent Schaffer if his Sir Allen and co-defen- tice. relations. ® client was okay. dants - former Stanford com- ® Miami-Dade College students pull ‘all-nighter’ to help Haiti (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5) People die in Haiti because of glasses, were also accepted. tuberculosis, something that we MDC was among more other countries as well. In get shots for easily (in the than 35 campuses across the addition to funding projects to United States.” U.S., which staged all-nighters alleviate poverty, SAID will Students who turned out with Food For The Poor to retain its original focus of to support “All-Nighter For commemorate World Food combating diseases as well. Haiti” purchased items such as Day on Oct. 16. “They (MDC students) food and art. A walkway wanted to help fight against allowed participants to write Gordon Williams is Caribbean infectious diseases,” said messages of support. Non-cash Today’s managing editor. Williams. “Mostly, infectious donations, including canned diseases are linked to poverty. food and prescription eye- ® Haiti’s Senate ‘fires’ prime minister, president swiftly names replacement (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4) ing to get Haiti more involved based on the most recent and implementing the CSME timetable approved by heads ment means that the program that is certainly a setback...” of government of the 15 will be set back. I can’t see The CSME, which makes nation CARICOM grouping. Haiti starting to trade in provision for the movement goods by January 2010 and so of goods, services and people, ® from the point of view of try- is due for completion by 2015

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FEATURE www.caribbeantoday.com South Florida diaspora conference showcases Jamaica’s spirit, strength DAWN A. DAVIS For it to have global recognition, and that individual is barred find our way to achieving the and also the status that we want- from serving in the Parliament inevitable. This we know is the ore than 150 delegates ed, we thought that the founda- of the land,” he said. spirit of Jamaica.” early last month ral- tion was the way to go. That foun- “But yet still, an individual Also in attendance were Mlied to strengthen the dation would be served by a who is born in say New Professor Neville Ying, head of voice of Jamaicans overseas at board of directors...So, the cre- Zealand or Australia, spend all the Jamaica Diaspora Institute; the inaugural Jamaican ation of the Jamaica Diaspora their lives there, the constitu- Professor Rex Nettleford, chair- Diaspora USA Conference in Foundation and the Jamaica tion allows them to come to man, Jamaica Diaspora Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Diaspora Institute, which would Jamaica, live for 12 months Foundation; Andrew Holness, With a mission to come up be the operational arm of that and then they can become the Jamaica’s minister of education; with concrete policies, governing foundation, was one of the com- prime minister of the country. I Geneive Brown Metzger, bodies and strategies, the sum- mitments. Yes, this initiative is, in think there is something funda- Jamaica’s consul general in New mit’s host Marlon Hill, Southern fact, complete.” mentally wrong with that.” York; Sandra Grant-Griffiths, con- United States Diaspora Robinson added that the sul general in Miami; Patrick Advisory Board member, chal- DUAL CITIZENSHIP -Dawn Davis photograph government will work to bring Beckford, a member of the lenged the audience. Robinson also discussed Ronald Robinson, Jamaica’s minister of balance to this constitutional Diaspora Advisory Board “One of the challenges we the establishment of the state in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, issue and make the voices of Northeast; and Wayland Richards, face as a community is to iden- Jamaica government’s Joint addresses the diaspora conference. the diaspora heard. Diaspora Advisory Board mem- Select Committee that is Jamaican voices for ber for the West/Midwest. tify and implement those princi- an individual could be born in reviewing the issue of dual citi- change and rebuilding were ples that will unite us with the Jamaica, spend their entire lives zenship, a problem that could raised at the inaugural confer- Dawn A. Davis is a freelance common goal of nation building in Jamaica and because of...their adversely affect the Jamaican ence. Hill summed it up best: writer for Caribbean Today. without borders,” the Florida- mother or father they gain citi- diaspora. “Notwithstanding any real- based attorney said. zenship from another country, “We all pursue a shared “I find it very difficult that ities or challenges, we always ® vision for Jamaica and its dias- pora...We call on your collective experience and energy to lever- age your individual talents and organizational acumen for the greater good in organizing our community in the United States for the future.”

LINKS With a series of workshops and break-out sessions that focused on building and uplift- ing Jamaica’s healthcare infra- structure, education, gover- nance, marketing, and trade and investment, participants forged links. Among the important first steps already taken is the opera- tion of a database, housed at Jamaica’s consulate office in New York, which lists the names of some 8,000 Jamaicans from across the U.S. Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ronald Robinson explained that the Diaspora Foundation has received grant funding for the establishment of a diaspora database. He added that the cre- ation of such a database would be an invaluable resource Jamaica’s government can use to tap into the pool of talent that resides in the Jamaican diaspora across the world. “It would suit us better as a country if we had Jamaicans working on behalf of Jamaica,” Robinson said. “Because they would really have a vested interest in putting forward the best policies and advice and not just earning money as con- sultants do.” He lauded the diaspora for its advocacy and reiterated the Jamaican government’s sup- port. “The diaspora movement, in my mind, has been supported and is blessed to have had bi-partisan support,” Robinson said. “That is why we have gotten to the point we have...Coming out of the 2008 conference, there are some things we have decided on. One of the things was the creation of the Jamaica Diaspora Foundation.

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www.caribbeantoday.com FEATURE Fitting ‘marriage’ of Florida carnivals scores big in downtown Miami DAWN A. DAVIS our reputation with mud mas. It’s all part of carni- the relationships val. But having five to six utting rivalry aside after which we have hours on the road, we want to six years of staging two established,” he put our best foot forward.” Pseparate events, Miami said. “We will con- Carnival and Broward tinue to move for- MARRIAGE Caribbean Carnival finally ward to make sure Both organizers agreed came together for a fitting the culture is where that the magnificent pageantry marriage. it is supposed to of carnival was more than An estimated 50,000 be.” evident in this year’s One patrons flocked to Miami’s Both Carnival. But Ansola also sees Bicentennial Park for “Miami- Ansola and Williams it on another level. He is certi- Broward One Carnival” last explained that fied in cultural studies and month. Miami and Broward diversity and holds a PhD in “I still have to work with carnivals have tradi- marriage and family therapy, some in the community tionally used the so he looks at carnival as a because there are those who Trinidad model. client. are adamant that Broward However, according “Carnival is a family for needs to have its own carni- to the BCCI head, me,” he said. “All the compo- val,” said Andy Ansola, presi- -Dawn A. Davis photographs many carnival sup- nents make up a family; the All the colors and pageantry of two carnivals blended as one in South Florida. dent of Broward Caribbean porters perceived bandleaders, the vendors, the Carnival, Inc. (BCCI). Miami Carnival as a sponsors, the decision-makers “But when you look at it “We always wanted one were able to finally bring the Trinidadian carnival who could affect it positively or from a regional standpoint, I carnival like we have in ideas together in one carni- and felt excluded, while BCCI negatively. So, you have to think we have the opportunity Trinidad,” Williams said. val...It makes sense.” was a carnival for all the study how do you keep this to do one carnival on the “However, in 2003 the people Caribbean islands. To empha- unit together and move it for- same day. In fact, next year we of Broward decided to have ART OF CARNIVAL size the point, he said his board ward. That’s the concept I use.” propose to go to our final their own carnival based on The two separate entities, members hail from Belize, “We have a cohesive home at the Landshark the fact that the Caribbean Miami Carnival, which cele- Guyana, Barbados, Trinidad, group,” Williams added, “peo- Stadium (formerly Dolphin population had sort of shifted. brated its 25th anniversary, and Jamaica and Antigua. ple who have the love and Stadium), which brings it clos- But eventually, the process of Broward Caribbean Carnival Williams added that MCI spirit of carnival, who want to er to the Broward county line. One Carnival began in 2007 still exist and will continue to wanted to ensure the quality see it succeed. Coming togeth- We are optimistic about the with a memorandum of under- work with community and of carnival. er as one carnival is definitely future of One Carnival.” standing signed by Andy non-profit groups. Ansola con- “We only have one day to something we all celebrate.” Ruthven Williams, chair- Ansola and the then head of firmed that Broward Carnival demonstrate the pageantry of man of Miami Carnival, Inc. MCI Selman Lewis. The con- will continue to work with the what we call carnival, the stan- Dawn A. Davis is a freelance (MCI) and executive director of cept at that time was to have the county’s school board to dard which we want to be rec- writer for Caribbean Today. One Carnival Host Committee, carnival over two days. But, implement “the art of carni- ognized as contributing,” he also worked to bring the two bandleaders rejected the plan val” in schools. said. “...There is nothing ® carnivals together. and it failed. This year we “We are going to maintain wrong with the t-shirts and

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VIEWPOINT www.caribbeantoday.com Bar-hopping apartheid Buyer ust as I begin to think that were admitted that night, our society has outgrown according to the Chicago beware ridiculous racial preju- Tribune newspaper, but that J Where are the good dices, some throwback comes didn’t clear up the mystery. along to try to prove me The bar cited security con- men?” That is the ques- wrong. cerns based on Chicago police “tion women are always For example, you may reports and baseball caps asking, as they lament the recently have heard about worn backwards by two of the dearth of good men. Keith Bardwell, a justice of black youths. Yet Regis It’s a subject that has been the peace in Tangipahoa Murayi, 21, treasurer of the explored many times, but I Parish, Louisiana, United university’s Senior Class guess a lot of women still don’t States, who refused to marry a Council, said his pleas and get it, or refuse to face the mixed-race couple. Why? He proper identification did no harsh reality. says he was worried about the good. He was kept out of a This lady told me, “Let me children that party that he helped to make it quite clear, we are not such a mar- arrange, apparently because frustrated, over 50-year-old riage might of racial stereotypes. women waiting for Mr. Right to produce. On Sounds familiar. During appear. We are happy and man thing is a woman. what planet, I my own young-and-single days healthy and getting on with our a myth any- Say what you will about wondered, in Chicago in the 1970s, lives. We would appreciate a way, for men morality and all that, it’s the has this man reports of saloon segregation companion in and around our will only dream of most men to be with been vaca- in “singles bars” made occa- age group with whom we can show their a woman like that. Just check tioning for, sional headlines and were share our lives, someone who goodness to out all those beauty pageants say, the past investigated by a variety of has no fears of commitment, win the and contests and my point is CLARENCE state and local authorities, 40 years? nor is challenged with being women, then proven. All those Miss World, PAGE including Republican As Bill faithful.” after the bed- Miss Universe, Miss Fantasy, U.S. Attorney James R. Burton, It just ain’t gonna happen, ding, it’s back TONY plus model searches and such, deputy press Thompson, before he was so might as well those women ROBINSON elected Illinois governor. to normal. all ask for girls in this age secretary to this nation’s bira- over 50 just give it up and just And if he’s group On the salesroom, these cial president and himself the One whistleblower at the plan to have other types of fun time, Gregory D. Squires, really good women are premium, in product of a racially mixed like tea parties, brunches, girls wrote a confessional story in and noble and all that, women demand and sought marriage, said to reporters night out and such until the the Chicago Sun-Times news- won’t really want him, as he’ll after…especially by ‘good aboard Air Force One, “I’ve twilight years approach. Either found that actually the chil- paper about how he was be deemed boring and pre- men’. And for every ‘good instructed as a white bouncer that, or as a last ditch effort, dictable. man’ who chides his friend for dren of biracial couples can do subscribe to E-Harmony, or pretty good!” Yes, they can. and waiter in a north side It’s the thug life gangsta going with an 18-year-old, any of those dating services on But we don’t need to watering hole to politely shoo guys who have the appeal and secretly he wishes it was him. television, and let the comput- wade into the rural South to black clientele away. The bar get the hot chicks, even Next in line are the ladies find racial throwbacks to the was not on Division Street, ers match them up. though many women won’t in their 20s, still fresh, still nation’s bad old days. Look but its owners had learned the What a tall order, just go admit to it. young, but with a little more for example, at how students art of singles-bar management back up and read the hopeful Also, men are different experience. Men still seek these from Washington University in that street’s popular night- demands again and be remind- things to different women, out, and as they gaze upon in St. Louis recently set club district before opening a ed as the words resonate, com- and may just be a good man them, their hearts palpitate Chicago’s barhopping commu- little club of their own. The panion, share, commitment, to one, but a brute to others. with desire and the lust in their nity abuzz by filing a civil tricks included theme parties, faithful. One glaring absence, loins leaps, libido unleashed. rights complaint against a T-shirts, softball teams, a ski not one mention of passion, BUY AND SELL The seller would have no prob- popular North Side nightclub. club, a clean women’s room, lust, unbridled sex, the hall- Like it or not, life is but a lem unloading those lasses, as Six black students were free champagne for women on marks of any good relationship. buy and sell market, as we the men of all ages would denied entry to the Original special nights - and keeping First of all, what is a good examine, scrutinize, gaze at, eagerly lap them up. Mother’s bar in the Division black men out. man, and why would this good scan, peer into and then Then, polishing up for Street nightclub district. This man want a woman of 50 and choose who we want to be sale are the women in their prevented them from joining a FAMILIAR over anyway? If the man is so with. In the same way slaves 30s, still great, but now carry- pre-arranged party of more The Mother’s discrimina- good, with all the requisite of all races in days gone by, or ing a wee bit of baggage, as than 100 of their fellow stu- tion complaint sounded familiar qualities that women look for, even cars nowadays, are they have been through a few dents inside. to Squires, now a George he would certainly be choosing bought and sold, it’s the same of life’s experiences, usually Why? The bar has a “no Washington University sociolo- someone with a little less wear with choosing a partner, with with men who were not such baggy pants” policy, they were gy professor and author of six and tear and mileage on their the only difference being the ‘good men’. The seller would told. That wouldn’t sound so books on civil rights issues. One structure. Sure, go ahead, call subtlety of the game. have to display all of his skills, unreasonable if the bar actual- often-used ploy to turn some- me cruel, but it’s merely the So let the sales begin. Up as the beautiful package may ly had a “no baggy pants” pol- body away, he wrote, was to facts folks, merely the cruel first is the young lass of 17 to hide some crosses underneath. icy. But a white student who pick out an item of clothing - facts of this harsh game that 18 years old. She is fresh, taut, Caveat emptor, buyer beware. like jeans - and tell the would- put on one of the black stu- men and women play. clean, sensuous, sexy, waif- That can be a hit or miss and be patron that it wasn’t allowed. dents’ jeans was admitted, no like, smooth, with not too if you’re lucky, you’ll get a problem, according to the I knew Squires because MYTH the bar he wrote about hap- much wear and tear - all the Miss that won’t hit the fan news accounts. And secondly, this good qualities that men look for in pened to be one that I fre- (CONTINUED ON PAGE 10) STEREOTYPES quented at the time. Although A spokesman for the he changed the names of the Original Mother’s later point- ed out that some other blacks (CONTINUED ON PAGE 10)

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Golding making it clear last Barack Obama’s selection for Caribbean island. Bermuda’s ruling Progressive month his view of same-sex the Nobel Peace Prize last Labour Party, is sure Premier marriages while he is running month. • “We are not fearful. We are Ewart Brown will not go back Jamaica’s affairs. not scared in going to the IMF” on his word to demit office in • “I did not have - Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Oct. 2010. • “This award is any such discus- Minister Baldwin Spencer claim- • “I make no apol- evidence of the sions” – Antigua’s ing last month he is not afraid of • “Cuba will never surrender. It ogy in saying deci- hope that his lead- Prime Minister approaching the International fights and will fight” - Foreign sively and emphat- ership has awak- Baldwin Spencer Monetary Fund (IMF) for an Minister Felipe Perez Roque ically that the gov- ened in the entire last month strong- assistance package as his govern- declares to the United Nations ernment of planet and is con- ly denying sug- ment faces a huge debt that has General Assembly last month Jamaica remains sonant with the gestions by a affected its ability to access that Cuba will continue to resist irrevocably trust that millions United States congressman that financing. the embargo imposed on the opposed to the of men and women have placed he interfered with the recently Caribbean island. recognition, legitimization or in a new beginning for interna- concluded case involving six • “He’d given it as a promise, acceptance of same-sex mar- tional relations” – Ex-Cuba American tourists who were and we know he likes to keep Compiled from CMC and riages or same-sex unions” – President Fidel Castro weighs in charged after being involved in his promises” – Wentworth other sources. Jamaica’s Prime Minister Bruce on United States President a brawl with police on the Christopher, spokesman for ® Bar-hopping apartheid Buyer beware (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9) Yet, Squires was reluctant (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9) so many demands, might as stock and gone their merry to make too much of the per- well you rub the lamp and way, leaving that last group bar and everyone involved, I later down the line. sistence of bias in bars. He hope for the genie to appear for the most part untouched can now report that I was the would like for us to look and grant you three wishes. and wondering why they are black guy in Greg’s account. DAMAGED beyond individual discrimina- Only half a century of not chosen. Women choose The bar’s owners had given tion cases to understand his- So now we jump to the 40- wear and tear, five failed rela- men too, but are usually so me an unofficial pass, Greg torical roots and structural year-olds. Most are damaged tionships, two bad marriages, picky that they often end up wrote, because he had not inequality that has built up goods, married, divorced, two spoiled pickney, including alone, and later cry, “Where seen me hitting on the white huge racial disparities in jaded, cynical, battered and one worthless boy who still are the good men?” women. He must not have wealth, education and income. bruised by life, but still, some lives at home even though he’s But for all I say, caveat been paying much attention. That’s true. Unfortunately can still cut a dash. A few may “He insisted later that he almost 30 years old, tons of emptor, buyer beware, for group inequalities too often get lucky and be snapped up was not a racist,” Squires emotional baggage, mistrustful what looks great on the shop bounce back as negative by some desperate men, but recalled. “But, he said, ‘Can of men, tormented by the past, floor, may not be such a bar- stereotypes against individuals the odds are against them. you imagine what this place holds lofty demands and ideals gain after all. - even in the age of our Now, to unload the most would look like if he let in of what men should be like. Still, we usually end up nation’s first black or, if you difficult stock of all, the 50- every shine who wanted to Financially stable though, with the partner we deserve, prefer, biracial president. odd-year-old women. They come in?’” Right. That’s a and willing to spend on you. one lady told me. Caveat want to be courted, they want A good buy if you can take emptor, buyer beware. funny thing about racism since © 2009 Clarence Page. to have great conversations, the chance and be prepared to the 1960s. Hardly anyone Distributed by Tribune Media they want the time and occa- wants to admit to it, even as compete with her past. Now [email protected] Services, Inc. sions to learn about each they express it. remember, by then all the ® other. Oh my, so much hope, ‘good men’ have selected their ®

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EYE ON BARBADOS www.caribbeantoday.com ~ A Caribbean Today special feature November is time to BAJAN HOSPITALITY celebrate in Barbados fter the first is the decorative lighting of English settlement at Parliament buildings and busi- AHoletown in 1627, nesses throughout the capital Barbados remained a British Bridgetown, using blue and colony until achieving gold colored bulbs (the nation- Independence from Britain al colors). Roundabouts on the on Nov. 30, 1966. highways are also lighted. That first Independence Another highlight is the ceremony was accompanied National Independence by the raising of the Barbados Festival of Creative Arts national flag and playing of (NIFCA), which showcases the national anthem for the the artistic talents of first time. Barbadians. It encourages Nov. 30 is celebrated as Barbadians of all ages to Independence Day and is a match their talents in music, national holiday in Barbados. singing, dance, drama, writing, The day begins with a parade fine art, photography and arts and ceremony at the Garrison and crafts. The festival runs Savannah. However, celebra- throughout November and tions run throughout November culminates with a gala presen- and include sports competi- tation in which the finalists tions, fairs, community events are featured. and religious services. One of the highlights of - Edited from Barbados.org. the Independence celebrations ®

Sir Garfield Sobers, right, the Barbadian-born former West Indies great, greets Julian Hunte, left, president of the West Indies Opposition leadership Cricket Board (WICB) during the ICC World Twenty20 West Indies 2010 ticket launch held at Kensington Oval in Barbados late last month. At center is Paul Campbell, president of the Jamaica Cricket Association. Tickets for the competition’s games, which will challenge fizzles be played April 30 to May 16 in several Caribbean countries including Barbados, go on sale this month. BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, get off the ground. CMC – A highly-anticipated Mottley had called for the showdown for the leadership of vote, while warning that no one the Opposition Barbados was bigger than the party. Labour Party (BLP) failed to During the BLP’s convention materialize late last month. on Oct. 25, a tough-talking Former Prime Minister Mottley also warned that she Owen Arthur was a no-show would not tolerate any dis- for the meeting, which took sention within the party if she place at the BLP’s city head- is re-elected as its leader. quarters amid widespread “This issue must be reports of a tussle between him resolved and we must go for- and his recent successor Mia ward as a united force,” she said. Mottley for the leadership of In the wake of the party’s the over 70-year-old political electoral defeat in the Jan. 2008 party. Mottley emerged from poll Arthur, who led the party the meeting telling reporters to three consecutive general that her leadership had been election triumphs, stepped affirmed by the parliamentary down, handing the leadership group, which, in keeping with mantle over to Mottley. the BLP’s constitution, can However, in recent months determine a leader by vote. Arthur has been making a However, in Arthur’s strong come back, saying he is absence, the leadership race dissatisfied with what has been was actually a no contest and happening in the country. the expected challenge did not ® Ban dancehall shows ~ lawyer BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, ing the case if such shows CMC – An attorney is should be stopped, Carter said expressing concern about the they should be. prevalence of drug use and “It would be going against the social impact of the “slack some of our constitutional lyrics” in performances of rights to attend and listen to Jamaican dancehall artistes what a person chooses, but we and has called for a ban of can see where some of these such shows in Barbados. things are heading in society,” Alan Carter, a Jamaica Carter said. national, put forward his posi- He added that due to a tion while representing an 18- shortage of positive male role year-old who was caught with models, the court system was marijuana at a Vybz Kartel being forced to deal with the concert last month. When fallout. asked by the magistrate hear- ®

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www.caribbeantoday.com ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Caribbean American singer Maxwell U.S. deports rapper in line for multiple Soul Train awards Shyne to Belize NEW YORK, N.Y. - Center in Atlanta, Georgia. It Caribbean American singer will be hosted by Academy NEW YORK, New York - had formally appealed to New Maxwell is among the top per- Award-nominated actors Belize Prime Minister Dean York Governor David formers nominated for 2009 Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Barrow’s son has been deport- Paterson to pardon Shyne. Soul Train Awards. Henson and feature perform- ed from the United States The entertainer’s family has Maxwell, born of a ances by artistes such as Toni after spending more than also reportedly enlisted the Haitian mother and a Puerto Braxton, Erykah Badu, Trey eight years in jail for his role services of Harvard Law Rican father in Brooklyn, Songz, Robin Thicke and in a 1999 New York club Professor New York, leads the pack of Fantasia. shooting. Charles nominees with four nomina- The show will also recog- Moses “Shyne” Leviy, Ogletree to tions. His current project, nize the work of selected who changed his name from try and secure “BLACKsummers`night”, is artistes in 10 music categories Jamal Barrow, was sent to a pardon from the first installment in a trilo- and will honor the star power Belize late last month after Paterson so gy of albums to be released and showmanship of the late U.S. immigration authorities the Shyne can over three years. The first was Michael Jackson with the spe- rejected his plea to remain in re-enter the released in early July. The sec- cial Entertainer of the Year the country following his U.S. His ond installment, Award. release from jail on Oct. 9. deportation Barrow “blackSUMMERS`night”, is Also set to be honored for The hip- ended two scheduled for release next their longstanding careers and hop artiste decades of residence in the year and the third, “blacksum- musical influences are leg- was convicted U.S. mers`NIGHT”, for 2011. endary artistes Chaka Khan, of first degree “He wants to say how Tracks from the album Maxwell Charlie Wilson, L.A. Reid and assault and happy he is to be home and to include “Pretty Wings”, “Bad Kenneth “Babyface” reckless be a free man,” Belizean In the reggae category, Habits”, “Never Do W/Out Edmonds. The special will endangerment Minister Michael Finnegan, Sean Paul, Ziggy Marley, You”, “Help Somebody” and also showcase a Motown in 2001 in rela- Leviy’s uncle, told reporters Movado, Serani and Taurus “Cold”. Records 50th anniversary tion to the shortly after Shyne’s arrival in Riley have been nominated. Shyne Maxwell is up for awards musical celebration. shooting that Belize The awards show will pre- in the categories Best Male involved his “He would love to have a mier on Nov. 29 on both Soul, Record of the Year, - CaribWorldNews then mentor Sean “P.Diddy” conversation with the media Centric and BET from the Album of the Year and Song Combs and actress Jennifer but, because he was legally Georgia World Congress of the Year. ® Lopez. After Shyne’s imprison- advised by Prof. Ogletree, he ment ended, he was held by must not speak to the media U.S. Immigration and Customs because he doesn’t want to Enforcement (ICE) as authori- prejudice his situation any at ties pondered his fate. all with the U.S. government or Belize government,” he PARDON PLEA added. Prime Minister Barrow ® DELIGHTFUL DANCERS

-Dawn A. Davis photograph Youngsters from the Champa Chameli Dance Group show off their colorful dress dur- ing the Hindu Divali Festival of Lights held at the Coral Springs Sportsplex, Coral Springs, Florida last month. From left are Natasha Narine, Jessica Ganpat and Danielle Singh. With more than 3,000 celebrants, the festival featured dance and music from India and Trinidad and Tobago, Indian food, art and culture. Divali is one of the most celebrated and auspicious festivals celebrated by Hindus throughout the world, including Caribbean countries like T&T and Guyana, which have large popula- tions of East Indians.

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FOOD www.caribbeantoday.com Mixing, blending make Caribbean cuisine unique ‘Floribbean’ cuisine: A aribbean cuisine is a fusion of African, fusion of regions CAmerindian, British, Spanish, French, Dutch, Floribbean” cuisine is majority of the Caribbean Indian and Chinese cuisine. found in varying forms in islands are of either African These traditions were “Florida restaurants and or Indian heritage, which in brought from the many home- in the homes of many turn were colonized by lands of this region’s popula- Floridians throughout the British, French and Dutch set- tion. In addition, the popula- American state. tlers. tion has created styles that are The essence of what makes The migration of Asian unique to the region. a particular dish “Floribbean” workers, to replace the freed A typical dish and one is similar to many other aspects African slaves, have also increasingly common outside of of Floridian culture: that it is played an important role in the area is “jerk” seasoned heavily influenced by visitors meats, commonly chicken. It is and immigrants from all over a unique, spicy flavor, reminis- the world, but especially from cent of Louisiana creole cuisine, the Caribbean (with notable but still quite distinct from it. influence from The Bahamas, Curry goat and chicken “Jerk” seasoned meat on the grill is among the Caribbean’s favorites. Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad are eaten throughout the and Tobago, and Haiti), Anglophone Caribbean islands, to-based stew, made with goat Meanwhile, the Spanish- Australia, and the American penetrating much further into meat, breadfruit, green pawpaw speaking islands of the Deep South. the Caribbean than have the (papaya), and dumplings (also Caribbean tend to prefer more In the case of the southern Indians who introduced them known as “droppers”). savory spices to these sharper Florida region in particular, a Fresh fruit is an important feature of to the region over 150 years flavors. Lime and garlic, for subdivision called Latino- ‘Floribbean’ cuisine. ago, most notably in Trinidad ‘COOK-UP’ example, are more common in Floribbean or Hispano- and Tobago and Guyana. Another popular dish in Puerto Rico and Cuba than Floribbean cuisine also takes Haitian, Guadeloupean and the Anglophone Caribbean is pimento (or “allspice”). Other Latino cuisine traits from such Floribbean cuisine. Asian and other French Caribbean cuisine called “cook-up” or pelau, a common flavors throughout countries as Mexico, Cuba, Mediterranean inspired foods is very similar. dish which combines variations the region include cinnamon, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, and cooking habits have made Rice is a prime food eaten of meats like chicken, beef, ginger, and nutmeg. and the Dominican Republic, Floribbean cuisine more with various sauces and beans, saltfish and or pigeon peas or adding further influences into healthy in the foods used and which West Indians call peas. vegetables with rice. Callaloo SEA SAMPLES the mix. the cooking of those foods. It A local version of is a dish containing leafy veg- Seafood is one of the most To distinguish the Latino has led to the production of Caribbean goat stew has been etables and sometimes okra common cuisine types in the Caribbean style from the non- an even more exotic spice chosen as the official national amongst others, widely distrib- islands, and often each island Latino Caribbean style, some pantry. Red curry, lemongrass, dish of Montserrat and is also uted in the Caribbean, with a will have its own specialty. employ the terms Afro- ginger, scallions and all, have one of the signature dishes of distinctively mixed African Floribbean cuisine and Indo- St. Kitts and Nevis. It is a toma- and indigenous character. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 14) Floribbean cuisine, as the (CONTINUED ON PAGE 14)

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FOOD www.caribbeantoday.com TASTE OF RAISED FRESH AND LOCAL CARIBBEAN “A Taste of the Caribbean” food festival will held from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 7 at Central Broward Regional Park, 3700 N.W. 11th Place in Lauderhill, Florida. Live singers and steel band music will be among the attractions. Donation is $10.

JAMAICAN JERK FEST The eighth staging of South Florida’s “Jamaican Jerk Festival” is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 8 at Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise. The event will feature music and a cook-off contest. Tickets are $10 in advance, $20 at the door. Children under 10 are admitted free.

FOOD, BEVERAGE SHOW New products from the Caribbean and around the world will be on display this month at the 2009 “Americas Food and Beverage Show”. The two-day show will be staged at the Miami Beach Convention Center Nov. 9 and 10 with a new for- - Ricardo Manuel Garcia photograph mat featuring an enhanced program. Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez, right, the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners and Publix Super Markets recent- ly introduced a new produce brand, Redland Raised, to promote the consumption of fresh local produce in more than 1,000 Publix ® locations. The local branding initiative, Redland Raised, has been created by Miami-Dade County, in conjunction with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, to promote a “buy local” program throughout the county and the state of Florida. The brand will be in line with the Fresh from Florida brand, of which the majority of local growers and packers are members. “Pairing Publix with our locally-grown produce makes great sense,” said Alvarez said in a press release from his office. “We can educate and encourage our residents to invest in local produce and in turn, stimulate the economy in our County.” At left is County Commissioner Katy Sorenson, District 8, Miami-Dade. ‘Floribbean’ cuisine: A fusion of regions

(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13) and juices, especially citrus foods found in other states and sweet tropical fruits; and such as Texas, Georgia, become as commonly used • special care in presentation, Tennessee, and Louisiana today in Floribbean cookery especially when seeking a (such as gumbo, coleslaw, as grits and grunts are in other more natural effect rather black-eyed peas, or crab parts of Florida. than an ostentatious one cakes) served in the same Floribbean cooking often meal as a more nuanced FEATURES uses less heat than the Floribbean dish. In most Typical features of Caribbean dishes that inspire Floribbean restaurants, how- Floribbean cuisine include: it, but there is extensive use of ever, entire meals are carefully • An emphasis on extremely several peppers. This spici- planned around a succession fresh ingredients; ness, however, is almost of delicate, complex flavors • complex medleys of spices, always moderated by more and so most dishes have been especially powerful flavors gentle flavorings, such as altered from their traditional that are softened by milder mango, papaya, rum, almond, forms. ones; coconut, key lime, or honey. • an emphasis on seafood and It is common in homes to - Wikipedia poultry; see traditional Deep Southern • generous use of fresh fruit ® Mixing, blending make Caribbean cuisine unique

(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13) Sometimes the rice is yellow, other times it may be more Some prepare lobster or brown, but overall it tends to conch, while others prefer cer- just act as part of a dish. tain types of fish or sharks. Conch is a popular food The island of Barbados is in The Bahamas and Belize as known for its “flying fish”, well, where fritters are made while Trinidad and Tobago is by creating a batter of the known for its cascadura fish chopped meat, seasonings and and crab, also fried shark dough, and then deep frying. served as a sandwich called “bake and shark”. - Wikipedia. Sample the Another Caribbean main- islands, page 15. stay is rice, in various forms on different islands. Some sea- ® son their rice, or add peas and other touches such as coconut.

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FOOD www.caribbeantoday.com Island sample: Caribbean serves up tasty, tempting variety aribbean people are with emigrations, especially by a wide selection of seafood tomato-based stew. callaloo soup, made from ten- lumped into one region, during the 20th Century, from dishes, most notably, curried Another favorite dish is der leaves found at the center Cbut there is much variety the island to other nations. crab and dumplings, and Tobago cook-up, or pelau, which com- dasheen plant. Roadside stands in food and cooking choices is also known for its sumptuous- bines chicken, pig tail, saltfish and small-town restaurants typ- among the islands. TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO ly prepared provisions, soups and vegetables with rice and ically serve fried chicken, fish- This month Caribbean A nationally well-known and stews, also known as blue pigeon peas. Conkies bear a Today offers a glimpse at the main dish of Trinidad and food across the country. large similarity to tamales, tastes of several countries, Tobago is curry chicken and roti. A popular Trini dish is though instead of having filling courtesy of Wikipedia. This dish was adopted from macaroni pie, a macaroni pasta rolled inside the dough, the indentured laborers from India bake, with eggs and cheese, cornmeal is mixed together with JAMAICA in the 19th Century, where other and a variety of other potential grated sweet potato, pumpkin, Cuisine of Jamaica favorite local dishes include ingredients according to which coconut, and a few other ingre- includes a mixture of cooking curry crab, curry shrimp, curry particular one of the many dients; after wrapping the dough techniques, flavors, spices and duck, curry aloo (potato). recipes you are following. in banana leaves, they’re boiled influences from the indigenous These meals are often Another local dish includes rather than steamed. Sweets people on the island, and the served with various rotis such the rare delicacy cascadu (cas- tend to be simply made, some- as dalpuri, bus-up-shut, and of cadura), which is a small fresh times with nothing more than Spanish, British, African, Mountain chicken’ legs Indians, and Chinese who have course sada. In addition, water fish. There is a local leg- fruit, like tamarind or guava, inhabited the island. Trinidadians often add various end in Trinidad that s/he who and sugar. The cuisine includes vari- pepper sauces to their meals, eats cascadu will return to Rum is as popular in St. and-chips and “tasty bakes” ous dishes from the respective for example “mother-in-law”, Trinidad to end their days.[1] Kitts and Nevis as it is through- along with cold drinks. The cultures brought to the island as well as curry mango, out the Caribbean. But the island produces numerous fresh chataigne (breadnut), channa, ST. KITTS AND NEVIS national drink is actually Cane fruits, including bananas, pumpkin, or mango kuchela. With its rich soil, St. Kitts Spirits Rothschild (often abbre- coconuts, papayas, guavas, Another popular and and Nevis grows a wide variety viated to CSR), distilled from pineapples, and mangoes which nationally well-known dish with of fresh produce. Abundant fresh sugar cane. can be eaten as dessert and be distinctly African roots is seafood and meats, such as Many villages on Nevis pureed or liquefied. callaloo, a creamy and spicy side goat, add to the diet. hold cookouts on Friday and Dominica’s national dish is dish made of dasheen leaves, The style of cooking is fairly Saturday nights, where people the mountain chicken, which ochro or okra, crab, thyme, simple, flavored much like other come together to eat, drink, are snares of the legs of a frog coconut milk and shado beni West Indian cuisine. Goat water play games like dominoes and called the Capaud, which is (from “chardon bénit”, French stew, perhaps the country’s most have a good time. endemic to Dominica and thistle or fitweed) or bhand- well-known dish, mixes goat, Montserrat. hanya (Hindi bandh dhanya, breadfruit, green pawpaw DOMINICA Ackee and saltfish “closed cilantro”) or cilantro. (papaya), and dumplings (also Creole food is prevalent on ® Callaloo is often prepared with known as “droppers”) in a restaurant menus, including with the arrival of people from cornmeal coo coo, plantain, cas- elsewhere. Other dishes are sava, sweet potatoes, and some- novel or a fusion of techniques times made with crab. Pelau and traditions. (Hindi pilau), a rice-based dish, In addition to ingredients is a popular dish in Trinidad and that are native to Jamaica, Tobago, as well as stewed chick- many foods have been intro- en, breadfruit oil down, maca- duced and are now grown roni pie, pepperpot, ox-tails, locally. A wide variety of among many others. seafood, tropical fruits and Trinbagonian dishes are meats are available. often stewed, barbecued, or Some Jamaican cuisine dish- es are variations on the cuisines and cooking styles brought to the island from elsewhere. These are often modified to incorporate local produce. Others are novel and have developed locally. Popular Jamaican dishes include curry goat, fried dumplings, ackee and salt fish (cod) (the national dish of Jamaica), fried plantain, “jerk”, steamed cab- bage and “rice and peas” (pigeon Curry chicken and roti peas or kidney beans). Jamaican cuisine has been curried with coconut milk. adapted by African, British, An array of fish can be French, Chinese and Indian bought at local merchants influences. Jamaican patties throughout Trinidad and and various pastries and breads Tobago, such as flying fish, king are also popular as well as fruit fish, carite, sapatay, red fish, beverages and Jamaican rum. bonito, lobster, conch and crab. Jamaican cuisine has spread Tobagonian food is dominated

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www.caribbeantoday.com ANTIGUA & BARBUDA FOCUSFOCUS ~ A Caribbean Today special feature P.M.Spencer wants ‘all hands on deck’ approach Nation honors dozens ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC - ties it faces. Consolidation Program in the ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – the Most Precious Order of Prime Minister Baldwin “As a responsible and Budget Speech on Nov. 30. Antigua and Barbuda cele- the Nation for services in Spencer has told Antiguans independent government, hav- “Our nation has survived brated its 28th anniversary of entrepreneurship and commu- and Barbudans to “answer the ing fully assessed the chal- serious crises and we have political Independence from nity service - respectively. call to action” as he sought an lenges presented by the global overcome momentous chal- Britain on Nov. 2 by recogniz- Other awardees include “all hands on deck” approach economic crisis and the debt lenges,” he said. “Whatever ing the contribution of nation- public servant and former par- to tacking the economic and burden and having engaged in the challenges ahead, we shall als to nation building. liamentarian Victor McKay; crime woes facing the twin- widespread consultations, we overcome. Your government Some 41 outstanding World War II veteran Oscar island nation. have decided to present a fis- is fully prepared to face the nationals, including educators, Peters; former Director of In an address to mark the cal consolidation program to challenges. We face them with business people, army person- Sport Patrick Whyte and for- nation’s 28th anniversary of the IMF in an effort to secure a positive outlook and with nel and sports men and mer educator Lesroy political Independence from the determination to over- women were recognized dur- Merchant. Britain, Spencer said every res- come them. If we work as a ing a ceremony at the Antigua The awardees each ident has a role to play in help- family – it can be achieved.” Recreation Grounds for the received one of three awards, ing light of the unprecedented Turning his attention to National Honor and Awards. the Most Distinguished Order challenges posed by the worst crime, the prime minister Nurse Hyacinth of the Nation; the Most economic crisis since the Great promised a more vigorous Richardson and the late Illustrious Order of Merit; or Depression of the 1930s. approach to arresting the Mitchell A. Michael received the Most Precious Order of “Steering the ship of state growing problem. the two highest honors - Princely Heritage. through these turbulent “Of recent times, Antigua Dame Commander of the Antigua and Barbuda waters is not for the faint of and Barbuda has been gripped Most Distinguished order of became independent on heart; all hands are required by a spate of unsolved crimes,” the Nation for services to the November 1, 1981. on deck; there is no room for he said. “With these develop- nurses and legal profession; spectators,” he said in his ments and with security being and Knight Commander of ® annual Independence address uppermost in our minds, your broadcast on local radio and Spencer government will redouble its television on Nov. 1. efforts to strengthen law Antiguan helps Montreal win soccer title “…Each and every technical and financial assis- enforcement and enhance MONTREAL, Canada – The Montreal 2-0 up in the 40th Antiguan and Barbudan and tance in implementing the security in our state. Antigua and Barbuda interna- minute. all those who have chosen to policies and measures identi- “The law officials in part- tional Peter Byers helped Byers assisted on the third call this land their home - fied in our National Economic nership with the Antigua and Montreal Impact capture the goal two minutes later. whether on a permanent or and Social Transformation Barbuda Defence Force will United Soccer Leagues (USL) temporary basis - must join Plan,” he explained. step up the frequency and inten- First Division title last month ® forces to address the chal- The prime minister stressed sity of street patrols, stop and by beating Vancouver lenges that come in the form that the program being search and the removal of ille- Whitecaps 3-1 in the second- of this global economic crisis embarked upon with the assis- gal tint from motor vehicles.” leg final. that has thrust itself upon our tance of the IMF is not one being Spencer also defended his Byers assisted on the pristine shores and is threat- dictated by the Washington- government’s foreign policy, Impact’s third goal as the club Street Address: ening to reek untold damage based financial body. which he said “has always ran out handsome 6-3 aggre- 9020 SW 152nd Street, Miami, FL 33157 on our economy if we do not “It is our program. It is a been and will continue to be gate winner over the defend- Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6010 act and act now,” the prime program conceptualized by an about meeting long-term chal- ing champion Vancouver for a Miami, FL 33116-6010. minister said. independent and responsible lenges and dealing with the third USL crown. Telephone: (305) 238-2868 Antigua and Barbuda,” he unexpected”. Coming home to Saputo (305) 253-6029 • Fax: (305) 252-7843 TOUGH DECISIONS said. The Opposition Antigua Stadium – in front of a sold Toll-Free Fax: 1-866-290-4550 Spencer, who has been in An IMF team is due to Labour Party has questioned out crowd of over 13,000 — 1-800-605-7516 • Jamaica: 654-7282 charge of the nation’s affairs return to St John’s to fine-tune the government’s relationship with a 3-2 lead from the first E-mail: [email protected] since 2004, said his adminis- the arrangement after meeting with Venezuela and its partici- leg in Vancouver the previous Send ads to: [email protected] tration was prepared to make with key members of the pation in the Caracas-led weekend, Montreal tightened Vol. 20, Number 12 • NOV. 2009 the tough decisions in the best Spencer administration last Bolivarian Alternative for the its grip on the game with three interest of the people of the month. Peoples of Our Americas or first-half goals that crippled PETER A WEBLEY twin-island state, including an Spencer called on the ALBA. The prime minister Vancouver’s hopes. Tony Publisher approach to the International Antiguan and Barbudan public said such relationships “have Donatelli scored from the Monetary Fund (IMF) to help to “answer the call to action” proven to be beneficial to the GORDON WILLIAMS penalty spot in the 30th Managing Editor address a large public debt as he promised that his govern- development of our nation.” minute and Joey Gjertsen sent and to help the government ment would present further ® SABRINA HOPKINS ride out the economic difficul- details of the country’s Fiscal Airport safe ~ chiefs Graphic Artist

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – DOROTHY CHIN Antigua’s Fire Chief Whitfield Account Executive Joshua, Police Commissioner Thomas Bennett and Ken SHARON LEE Hurst, chief executive officer Account Executive of the VC Bird International CARMEN CHANG Airport, have held urgent Account Executive talks after reports surfaced here that the security of the JACQUELINE RUBIANO Accounting Manager country’s main gateway was Caribbean Media Source under threat. Media Representatives Following the talks late last month, the officials have Opinions expressed by editors and writers sought to assure the nation are not necessarily those of thepublisher. and the international commu- Caribbean Today, an independent nity that operations at the air- news magazine, is published every month port were safe and were no by Caribbean Publishing & Services, Inc. way in jeopardy. Caribbean Today is not responsible They said the reports for unsolicited manuscripts or photos. To were being spread by disgrun- guarantee return, please include a self- addressed stamped envelope. tled fire officers who were Articles appearing in Caribbean upset about sweeping changes Today may not be reproduced without being made by Joshua. written permission of the editor. ®

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HEALTH www.caribbeantoday.com CARICOM countries to get H1N1 vaccine this month GEORGETOWN, Guyana, virus is expected to intensify Global Fund, which was used to some member states. CMC - Caribbean community its attack during the colder to develop the vaccine, and it (CARICOM) countries months of December to would be delivered at no cost ® should begin receiving the January; the good news is that first shipment of the vaccine the Caribbean is more pre- to combat the influenza A pared to deal this virus the (H1N1) virus, commonly second time around as most referred to as “Swine Flu”, member states are seeking to this month, the Guyana-based acquire the vaccine,” said Dr. CARICOM Secretariat has CARICOM expects to have vaccines to Rudolph Cummings, CARI- announced. combat H1N1 this month. COM Secretariat’s program It said that the vaccine will manager, health sector devel- provide immunization for the Chronic Non-Communicable opment. community’s most vulnerable Diseases and young people - The secretariat said that groups - children, pregnant against an anticipated second the United States has con- mothers, persons suffering from attack of the H1N1 virus. tributed significantly to a “The bad news is this Ask doctor: Is weight loss surgery safe? DR. HOWARD LEWINE The new study offers some had problems getting enough reassurance about safety. nutrition after the surgery. QUESTION: My doctor has Deaths and serious problems Some developed osteoporosis, suggested that I consider occurred during and shortly or thin bones. These longer- weight loss surgery. I’m after surgery at rates similar to term problems can now be scared. How dangerous is it? those of other major operations. prevented. In addition, the study highlights Cost is a complex issue. ANSWER: Weight-loss sur- which patients are most likely to Surgery certainly is more cost- gery (bariatric surgery) done get into serious trouble during ly than other weight loss tech- by experts is getting safer, and right after surgery. The niques in the short run. But in according to a study reported patients at highest risk: the longer term, this may actu- in the July 30 issue of the New • Are extremely obese, with a ally lead to major cost savings. England Journal of Medicine. body mass index of 55 or For carefully selected people, Bariatric surgery is very greater; bariatric surgery can be con- effective. Not only do people • Have a history of blood clots sidered if you have a body shed many pounds of fat, but in the legs and/or lungs; mass index (BMI) of 40 or they also decrease their risk of • Function poorly in everyday greater or have certain med- diabetes and heart disease. life. This group may be ical conditions (such as high Their risk of death over time unable to walk even short blood pressure, diabetes, heart is about one-third lower than distances or do daily activi- disease or sleep apnea) and a for very obese people who ties without help. BMI of 35 or greater. don’t have surgery. Sleep apnea also increases They also must have Your reluctance to have the short-term risk of surgery. But made serious attempts at surgery is shared by many obesity can cause sleep apnea. So weight loss with non-surgical other patients. The three main this is a reason for obese people approaches. reasons have been the risk of to consider the surgery. severe complications during Tribune Media Services. and after surgery, long term PREVENTION/COST Edited from The Medicine health problems and cost. In the past, some people Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts. For additional con- sumer health information, please visit www.health.har- Haiti launches campaign to vard.edu. combat intestinal worms ® WASHINGTON – Haiti will preventive and curative med- use funds provided by Spain ical treatment of populations and the Inter American at risk with investments in Development Bank (IDB) to water and sanitation infra- finance a campaign to combat structure. intestinal worm infections by integrating infrastructure PREVENTION improvements with education The campaign in Haiti on hygiene and disease pre- will seek to improve maternal vention. and child health status and The IDB said that partic- survival through sustainable ular emphasis will be placed improvements in hygiene on curative and preventive behaviors such as hand wash- treatment of children between ing with soap and clean water, the ages of one and 15 years safe feces disposal, and safe and women of childbearing storage and treatment of age. drinking water. Intestinal worms such as These activities will be ascaris, trichuris and hook- financed with $900,000 from worm are a major source of the $39 million in combined disease in Haiti, causing ane- grants approved by the mia, stunted growth, malnutri- Spanish government and the tion and impaired physical IDB for expanding and and cognitive development. upgrading water and sanita- These debilitating diseases are tion services in Haiti. best controlled via an integrat- ed approach that combines ®

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www.caribbeantoday.com LOCAL/ FYI Congress moves to abolish ‘widow’s penalty’ U.S. Immigration NEW YORK, N.Y. - A deportation. Jamaican widow, who under Jamaican Osserritta Reform Bill by 2010? United States immigration law Robinson faces this problem faced deportation because her because her husband Louis NEW YORK, N.Y. - A bill a broken immigration system husband died before their sec- Robinson died before their pushing for comprehensive has negatively affected their ond wedding anniversary, is second anniversary. immigration reform in the parishioners. CUSH represen- among thousands who could Robinson`s husband was United States may be intro- tatives said Congressman soon benefit from a change in among 11 people killed in the duced by next February or Peter King of New York the law. Staten Island Ferry accident in March, CaribWorldNews declined to meet with them on The U.S. Congress moved Oct. 2003. Now she and her understands. the issue but, Joshua DuBois, last month to finally approve attorney hope they can benefit Sources director of the White House legislation that would abolish from the legislative change. informed Faith-Based office, was among a provision known as the The end of the “widow’s CaribWorld those who met with them on “widow’s penalty”. With a 79- penalty” is part of a bigger News that New Capitol Hill. 19 Senate vote, Congress Jamaican widow Osserritta Robinson Homeland Security bill that York Senator CUSH voted to end the policy. President Barack Obama is Chuck Chairman Under current immigra- deceased spouse for at least expected to sign. The congres- Schumer last Bishop tion regulations, widows or two years prior to his/her sional action came as the month prom- Orlando widowers, and their children, death. This rule has left many requirement was under legal ised a group of Findlayter, and individuals who were married may apply for a “green card” attack all over the country, over 100 clergy Clarke reverends or resident alien status only if to a deceased U.S. citizen for including a class action lawsuit in Washington, Dennis they were married to their less than two years facing filed in Los Angeles, California D.C, that the Dillion, and individual litigation in bill will be introduced by the Herbert Shumer Georgia, New Jersey, New first quarter of 2010. Daughtery York, Massachusetts, Maryland, Schumer also reportedly and Dr. Philius Nicholas were Missouri, Ohio and Texas. expressed confidence that the among the participants. The Department of bill, which has as many critics “We are asking the Homeland Security released a as it has supporters, can be Obama Administration to statement praising Congress passed. He promised the late focus on Comprehensive “for supporting the widows Senator Ted Kennedy he Immigration Reform (CIR) and widowers of U.S. citizens would see the bill passed. like a laser beam,” said who otherwise would have The pastors under the Congresswoman Clarke. been denied the right to group Churches United to “Who better to fully remain in the United States” Save and Heal (CUSH) were understand the importance of The new law was champi- in the U.S. capital as guests of this issue then the son of a oned by Representative Jim Congresswoman Yvette Kenyan immigrant? This is McGovern and Senator Bill Clarke, and called for action the next challenge for our Nelson. on comprehensive immigration nation and no more will we let reform that could put millions this issue fall to the wayside.” - Story, photograph obtained of undocumented migrants on from CaribWorldNews. a path to legalization. - CaribWorldNews ® NEGATIVE EFFECT ® The pastors discussed how FYI HERITAGE AWARDS honors and celebrates individ- be original work, and will be The Institute of Caribbean uals of Caribbean heritage or judged on creativity and neat- Studies (ICS) will hold the friends of the Caribbean who ness. One winner will be cho- 16th Annual Caribbean have been standard bearers sen from each library branch American Heritage Awards of excellence, and who have and the winning design will be (CARAH) Gala on Nov. 13 at made positive contributions to used on the library’s official The Renaissance Marriott, the American and internation- bookmark for 2010. Ninth and K streets N.W. in al landscape. All finalists will be hon- Washington, D.C. Nominees for the 2009 ored during a Dec. 12 party at The 2009 CARAH Gala, CARAH Awards include: the Main Library, 101 W. chaired by Congresswoman Shirley Nathan Pulliam, mem- Flagler St. Donna Christiansen and held ber, Maryland House of Contest entry forms are under the patronage of the Delegates; Dr. Anthony Kalloo, available at all branches and Caribbean diplomatic corps, pioneer in the field of gastroen- online at www.mdpls.org. Final terology and hepatology; date for submission is Nov. 21. George Willie, managing part- ner, Bert Smith & Co.; Lynton BUSINESS EXPO Scotland, vice president for The Broward County Chamber operational energy at NRG of Commerce will host an Energy Incorporated; and mem- international trade show and ber of the Executive Leadership business card exchange on Nov. Council Willard Wigan and soca 5 at Quality Inn Sawgrass artiste Allison Hinds. Hotel & Conference Center, 1711 N. University Dr., MAKE-A-BOOKMARK Plantation, Florida. The Miami-Dade Public Doors will open to the pub- Library System is seeking bud- lic from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Log on ding young artists for its annual to www.ChamberRSVP.com to “Make-a- Bookmark Contest”. RSVP or to exhibit at the event. Children, ages six to12, For more information, are invited to submit a draw- call the Broward County ing, of a favorite character or Chamber of Commerce at scene from a book, to reflect 954-565–5750, or visit the theme “Readiscover Your www.SouthFloridaExpo.com. Neighborhood@ the Library”. Each contest entry must ®

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BOOK FAIR www.caribbeantoday.com ~ A Caribbean Today special focus on the Miami Book Fair Caribbean authors on tap for Comic relief comes to the fair look at graphic novels exhibits; and more than 35 Miami Book Fair International ’09 and the world of comic comics and graphic novel Abooks will be among artists, writers, and other indus- everal authors from the fair Francine Prose, Ruth Reichl, the attractions at this month’s try professionals. Caribbean backgrounds include: Senator Bob Graham, Wally Miami Book Fair International. In addition, education Swill be among those attend- • Elizabeth Lamb, musician and performer Comix Galaxy, in partner- experts will participate in “The ing this year’s Miami Book Fair Harry: Iggy Pop, Melvin Van Peebles ship with Diamond Book School of Comics”, a day-long International (MBFI) scheduled Melanie, Bird and Jeannette Walls. Distributors, will introduce com- program that includes six ses- for Nov. 8-15. with a Broken Confirmed Spanish-lan- prehensive programs on graphic sions for teachers, librarians, The fair is again expected Wing: A guage authors include Roberto novels and comics that will cele- to treat book lovers to more Mother’s Self Ampuero, José María Aznar, brate its legacy and recent rise than a week of cultural and Story, In Philp Carmen Posadas, Alvaro in popularity and integration educational activities, includ- Sunshine and Vargas-Llosa, Boris Izaguirre, into the mainstream via book- ing author readings, book Shadow; Angela Becerra, Juanita stores, libraries and educational signings, the “Evenings With” • Jeff Henry: Under the Mas’: Castro, Edmundo Paz-Soldán, curricula all over the country. series, “Children’s Alley”, the Resistance and Rebellion in Jorge Ramos, Fabiola Comix Galaxy activities “IberoAmerican Authors” the Trinidad Masquerade; Santiago and Jaime Bayly. will begin at 10 a.m. Nov. 13 program, and the “Street • Kendel Hippolyte: “We have a spectacular and continue through Nov. 15 at Fair”, Nov. 13–15 on the Birthright, Night Vision; line-up again this year,” said Miami Dade College’s (MDC) closed streets of downtown • Jane King: Fellow Traveller; Alina Interián, executive Wolfson Campus in downtown Miami surrounding the Miami • Philip Nanton: Island Voices director of the Florida Center Miami, Florida. Some of this Dade College campus. from Christopher & the for the Literary Arts at Miami year’s Comix Galaxy activities Legendary cartoonist Harvey Kurtzman. “We’re again pleased and Barracudas (Spoken word Dade College, in a press include”Kids’ Comic Con”, an honored to host such an impor- CD); release. instructional exercise for chil- parents and others who want to tant event, especially during • Elizabeth Nunez: Anna In “Authors from across the dren and teens taught by artists; learn more about the format. these difficult times, when peo- Between; globe representing every an artist alley where comics cre- There will also be a special training session for creators. ple truly want the type of suste- • Geoffrey Philp: Who’s Your genre and a truly wide array ators from all over the United For a complete listing of all nance that books can provide - Daddy. of subjects will be at the fair. States will draw and sell art- Miami Book Fair Internationals whether they are stories that Other top authors already What we do here every year is work; two shows of original events, including Comix Galaxy, affirm our resilience or help us confirmed for this year’s fair truly special. There are very comics and graphic novel art; a visit http://www.miamibook- escape our troubles for a include Sherman Alexie, few places in the world where panel discussion on the life and fair.com/. while,” Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón, Margaret Atwood, Roy Blount people have access to this art of Harvey Kurtzman, leg- president of MDC and MBFI Jr., Robert Olen Butler, Meg kind of programming. You endary cartoonist and MAD ® co-founder, stated in a recent Cabot, Alan Cheuse, Susie won’t want to miss it.” Magazine creator; comics art press release. Essman, Mary Karr, Mike For the complete list of “The book fair is a cor- Farrell, Nobel Laureate and authors and more informa- nerstone of what we do at former Vice President Al tion, visit www.miamibook- Challenging economic times Miami Dade College. Literacy Gore, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, fair.com; call 305-237-3528 or helps make a community Barbara Kingsolver, Jonathan e-mail [email protected]. strong and stable.” Lethem, Jacquelyn Mitchard, force changes to book fair Ralph Nader, Richard Powers, ® Among the Caribbean everal past components of and writers representing the best Nobel Laureate Orhan Pamuk, authors confirmed to attend the Miami Book Fair in contemporary literature. SInternational (MBFI) The members of the MBFI’s have been scaled back or post- Board of Directors and fair COVER TO COVER poned due to the challenging administrators are raising the economic times and state budg- admission to the weekend Street et cuts the college is facing, Fair, from $5 to $8 per person. according to organizers. However, persons 62 years and The 2009 fair, scheduled over will continue paying $5. for Nov. 8-15, will be more con- The fair is also preserving the tained. For example, organizers free access to fairgoers 18 and noted that this year there will under, volunteers and others. be no inauguration ceremony Access to the Street Fair on and festivities; no International Nov. 13 will be free. Plans also Pavilions Village; and no Street call for the “Evenings With” pro- Fair Parade. gram, which has been free for In addition, the fair is cut- the last 25 years, to have a $10 ting back the number of author admission fee, but free parking presentations, although still plan- will be available in Building 7. ning to present some 300 authors ® Caribbean honors literary icons GEORGETOWN, Guyana, writing teacher, short story CMC – Caribbean community writer, critic and journalist. (CARICOM) governments CARICOM said that have paid tribute to three through his exceptional talents internationally renowned liter- as playwright, director and ary figures who died recently. actor, Rhodes contributed In a statement, the extensively to the cultural Guyana-based CARICOM development of the Caribbean; Secretariat said that the region that Tjon actively participated Cartoonist and author Jeff Kinney designed this year’s official poster. had lost Jamaica’s Trevor in every Caribbean Festival of Rhone, Suriname’s Henk Tjon Arts (CARIFESTA) since its he official poster for by the Florida Center for the of the “Wimpy Kid” series. and Trinidad and Tobago’s inception in 1972; and that the 26th edition of the Literary Arts at Miami Dade The fair will be held Nov. 8-15 Wayne Brown during a one- Brown was responsible for the largest literary gather- College (MDC), was unveiled at MDC’s Wolfson Campus, T week period. It described development of a new genera- ing in the United States, the at a reception last month. The 300 N.E. Second Ave., down- Rhone and Tion as multi-talent- tion of writers in Jamaica and Miami Book Fair poster was created by Jeff town Miami. ed, internationally acclaimed the Caribbean. International, presented Kinney, cartoonist and author ® theater artists, while Brown was an acclaimed poet, creative ®

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BUSINESS www.caribbeantoday.com Caribbean recovering from global crisis ~ IMF WASHINGTON - The examined how the Caribbean behind us, is how to adjust International Monetary Fund and Latin America countries policies to the new reality of a (IMF) said most countries in were recovering from the glob- more sluggish global economy the Caribbean and Latin al recession, which drove up and still provide conditions for America were overcoming the the cost of external financing, growth and poverty allevia- “substantial impact” of the reduced exports, remittances tion,” said Nicolas Eyzaguirre, global economic crisis. and tourism revenues. It noted director of the IMF’s Western The Washington-based that output for the region as a Hemisphere Department. financial institution in a new whole, after contracting by Eyzaguirre said while the report said “the worst is over about 2.5 percent this year, is region has done “considerably for most countries, and many expected to recover and pre- better” this year than in past economies have begun to dicting growth to be in the global crises and recessions, recover”. vicinity of three percent next “there are marked differences The report, released last year. among countries.” month and titled “Crisis “The question, now that Averted – What’s Next?”, the worst of the storm is ® Jamaican-owned companies win MEDWeek awards hree Jamaica-owned The three companies, Year 2009”. The company was companies were recog- Patty King, Incorporated, started in 1998 as a small Tnized by the United McBayne’s Construction & restaurant and bakery in North States Department of Renovation, Incorporated and Miami. It became one of the Commerce Minority Business LEASA Industries Company, largest USDA-approved pro- Enterprise Center at the annu- Incorporated were among cessing facilities in Florida and al MEDWeek – Minority Florida’s top 10 performing the largest manufacturer of Enterprise Development - minority businesses and inno- Jamaican patties in the south- Business Conference last vators. eastern U.S. month in Miami, Florida. Patty King was awarded the “Minority Exporter of the INITIATIVE McBayne Construction and Renovation, Incorporated U.S. non-profit to help Haiti received the “Strategic Growth Initiative Award 2009” as the National Minority Construction establish $45M industrial park firm. Owner Trevor McBayne said the company provides a PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, “We are committed to range of new construction, ren- CMC – A United States-based supporting Haiti’s economic ovation and underground utility non-profit foundation and a growth,” said SEDF President services to residential, commer- major conglomerate in Haiti Stewart J. Paperin, adding cial, industrial and institutional have announced plans to “this project will create thou- projects. It has a staff of 50. establish a multi-million dollar sands of jobs and attract the LEASA Industries industrial types of businesses crucial to Company was awarded the park here. helping Haiti expand its eco- “2009 Minority Manufacturer The proj- nomic capabilities.” of the Year” award. A family- ect announce- Youri Mevs, managing run enterprise, the company ment came a partner of WIN Group, said was established in 1977 and few days after the industrial park, called the has since grown to become one former U.S. West Indies Free Zone, will of the leading food manufac- President Bill target local and international tures in the southern U.S. and Clinton par- manufacturers, as well as the Caribbean. ticipated in an Clinton warehousing businesses and investors’ offer tax, customs and pro- - JIS conference in the country last cessing advantages to tenants. month. The project is located ® The WIN Group and the near Cité Soleil and is expect- New York-headquartered ed to create 25,000 jobs, as Soros Economic Development well as improve the standard Fund (SEDF) said the $45 of living for the 300,000 resi- million project will provide a dents, Mevs said. significant number of jobs. ®

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www.caribbeantoday.com SPORT World title at stake in Johnson, Former Bermuda soccer player Dawson boxing rematch arrested in U.S. on drugs charge HAMILTON, Bermuda, much as $11 million, nearly GORDON WILLIAMS nessed the first Dawson bout in “I want to put that last CMC – Former national soc- four times its value in the U.S. Tampa, Florida and thought he fight out of his mind once and cer player Dennis Zuill has It is alleged that Zuill’s MIAMI, Florida - Caribbean was robbed. Johnson believed for all,” the undefeated been charged in New York participation in the alleged American boxer Glen he won that fight convincingly, American, who holds a record with conspiracy to distribute conspiracy goes back to 2006, Johnson finally gets a chance claiming he had “cut up, of 28 wins with 17 knockouts, more than $3 million worth of with persons known and to avenge his controversial bruised up” Dawson. Most of told Boxing Press recently. marijuana. unknown to the New York defeat to American Chad the crowd at the St. Pete’s Dawson vacated his Zuill, 31, who also played court system. Dawson, when the two clash Times Forum agreed, booing International Boxing for the Bermuda Hogges, the Zuill was arraigned in for a world title on Nov. 7 in the final decision. Federation title in May for a island’s professional football New York on Oct. 8 and Hartford, Connecticut. This time, Johnson, who chance to fight Johnson again. outfit, was initially arrested in charged with conspiracy to Johnson, who was born in has a ring record of 49 wins, The Jamaican said he has the Atlanta, Georgia area in distribute marijuana and two Clarendon, Jamaica but made several adjust- late September. counts of conspiracy to dis- migrated here as a ments to prepare for More than a ton of tribute five kilograms of teenager, lost a unani- Dawson. Among them marijuana was allegedly cocaine. mous decision to was hiring American involved in the plot. If sold Dawson in their first Daniel Judah, who has in Bermuda, it could fetch as ® match for the World fought Johnson twice, as Boxing Council light a sparring partner. heavyweight belt in Judah, whose physique April 2008. Now the 40- and boxing style are SPORT BRIEFS year-old former world similar to Dawson’s, said • Bajan rides 2,000th winner champion known as the he believes Johnson will Canada’s premier racetrack “Road Warrior” and win. Woodbine witnessed a fine milestone “Gentleman Glen” is “If Glen keeps doing for Patrick Husbands last month when hoping to erase that what he’s doing now he the Barbadian jockey achieved 2,000 memory at the XL will win the fight,” wins in North American horse racing. Center and return to Judah told Caribbean Husbands, 36, guided the 7-to-2 the top of the 175- Today recently. second favorite Grazettes Landing to pound division. -Gordon Williams photograph Johnson’s longtime victory in the CAN$71,520 10th race The Dawson Johnson, left, and Cuellar at Miami’s Thump Fight Club. trainer Orlando Cuellar over six furlongs to reach the milestone. rematch, he said, is the is also confident most important of his long 12 losses and two draws, said Dawson, who at 27 is more than • Bolt gets national honor career and he will be ready. he will be aiming to eliminate a decade younger than the Jamaica’s brilliant track athlete “I’m definitely looking the judges’ input in the final Jamaica, will be beaten. Usain Bolt was last month awared the forward to this fight,” Johnson outcome by ending the fight “There’s a way to beat national honor of Order of Jamaica told Caribbean Today follow- inside the distance. Chad Dawson more convincing- - Gordon Williams photograph during a Heroes Day ceremony in the Thompson ing a recent workout at the “A knockout is definitely ly,” said Cuellar. “And of course Caribbean island. Thump Fight Club gym here. the ideal situation,” said the we’re looking for a knockout.” • Jamaica jockey wins 3,000 races Bolt won three gold medals in both “I’m prepared to the best man who has stopped 33 pro- Jamaican-born jockey Winston the 2008 Olympic Games and this sum- of my ability so I can go out fessional opponents. Gordon Williams is Caribbean Thompson recently reached the mer’s IAAF World Championships in there and represent myself.” Dawson, however, still Today’s managing editor. impressive milestone of riding 3,000 Athletics. He has also broken the world He will be representing an believes he won the first fight winners. record in each event at both meets. entire Caribbean region as well, and this month’s rematch ® On Sept. 21 at Suffolk Downs in and especially fans who wit- offers a chance to put all Massachusetts, Thompson rode the 9- Compiled from CMC and other doubts to rest. 1 shot African Angel to victory over reports. seven furlongs. He migrated to the U.S. WINNING SMILES in 1987. ® Windies players, board broker new deal to end ongoing feud BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, month ahead of the tour to CMC – West Indies cricket Australia. appeared headed for a return However, two issues to normalcy after the two remained in the balance and feuding parties last month have been referred to arbitra- announced an end to hostili- tion, the joint statement said. ties over several contentious “WIPA and WICB have contractual issues. announced that all outstand- In a vague joint state- ing matters in dispute between ment, the West Indies Cricket the two bodies have been set- Board and West Indies tled amicably”, the release Players Association said they noted. had settled most of the issues “Only two outstanding that led to a strike by the matters - the issue regarding region’s elite players and the the India 2009 Tour and the selection of makeshift squads issue of ‘Team Rights’ – will for the Bangladesh home be referred to a special arbi- series and the recent ICC tration process as set out in Champions Trophy in South the recommendations of the Africa. CARICOM Prime Ministerial The agreement followed a Sub Committee on Cricket -Gordon Williams photograph three-day meeting between given on the 11th September Members of the University of the West Indies team, with players primarily from the school’s Mona campus in Jamaica, express WICB President Julian Hunte 2009 and agreed to by the their joy after winning last month’s annual “Florida Netball Classic” in Davie, United States. UWI defeated Sparkles All Stars, a U.S.- and WIPA head Dinanath WICB and WIPA”. based team which featured several Caribbean-born players, 23-17 at Nova High School. Ramnarine, and came a ®

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