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[email protected] THE MULTI AWARD-WINNING NEWS MAGAZINE One year ago Caribbean guest workers employed at resorts in Alabama, Mississippi and Financial constraints have Louisiana were forced to flee grounded – for now - the the U.S. after Hurricane Katrina damaged their work- dream of Barrington Irving to places. Some of them are become the youngest ever to back, page 4. fly solo around the world. But the Jamaican-born pilot has not given up and vows the journey will be completed soon, page 2. Many people who are not affected by migraine headaches, a legitimate health condition, continue to believe commonly-held myths about migraine, page 13. Jagdeo, PPP/C return to power in Guyana Following last month’s elections, the incumbent People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) government, led by Bharrat Next month, Bicentennial Park will be the venue for the Jagdeo, was set to form the ninth Miami Carnival 2006 Parade & Guyanese government since the country Festival, the closing of a series of fetes and special gained political Independence from events that showcase colorful Britain 40 years ago, page 7. Caribbean celebration, page 16. INSIDE News . 2 Health . .13 Business . 17 Region . 21 Viewpoint . 9 Food . .15 Sport . .19 Politics . .22 Education/Youth . .11 Arts/Entertainment . 16 Tourism/Travel . .20 FYI . .23 CALL CARIBBEAN TODAY DIRECT FROM JAMAICA 654-7782 Sept2006.qxd 9/10/06 9:27 PM Page 2 2 CARIBBEAN TODAY September 2006 www.caribbeantoday.com NEWS Lack of funds ground around-the-world solo flight by young Jamaican…for now GORDON WILLIAMS for the project has so far netted to the expected change of ceived the idea to fly solo to teach middle and high about $700,000.