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THE MULTI AWARD-WINNING NEWS MAGAZINE Wyclef Jean was barred from contesting the Nov. 28 presidential elections in Haiti. Now the interna - tionally acclaimed hip-hop star ~ Women with has released a song criticizing Caribbean roots are outgoing President René Préval for allegedly engineer - making huge strides ing his rejection as a candi - establishing their own date, page 2. businesses in the United States. Some of Attention on the biggest movers and Florida pri - shakers are found in mary elec - South Florida, tions last month, partic - pages 19-23 . ularly as four candidates vied to fill the seat vacated by Kendrick Meek and become the first- ever Haitian American in the United States Congress. Meek also emerged as the Democrats’ candidate for the U.S. Senate in November, page 11.

Bounty Killer couldn’t believe his eyes when tax officials seized two vehicles belonging to the Jamaican dancehall artiste after the gov - ernment claimed its efforts to get the entertainer to pay out - standing amounts failed, page 15. INSIDE News ...... 2 Education ...... 12 Tourism/Travel ...... 18 Local ...... 7 Arts/Entertainment ...... 14 Classified ...... 27 Viewpoint ...... 9 Health ...... 16 Region ...... 28 Politics ...... 11 Food ...... 17 Call Caribbean Today direCT from JamaiCa 655-1479 2 • CARIBBEAN TODAY • SEPTEMBER 2010 NEWS Wyclef Jean uses song to blame president after Haiti election rejection PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, first time directly blaming “It’s not Wyclef that you as a candidate for the election CMC – Internationally Préval. have expelled, it is the youth could not be appealed. acclaimed hip-hop star Wyclef In his creole composition you have denied...it’s the pop - “Therefore there is Jean, who was barred from entitled “Prizon Pou K.E.P.a” ulation you have denied, it’s absolutely no possibility for contesting the Nov. 28 presi - (Jail for the Provisional the peasants you have Wyclef Jean to be added to dential elections in Haiti, has Electoral Council), a somber- denied,” Jean sings. the list of candidates approved released a song criticizing out - voiced Jean sings that Préval Aides to President Preval to run in the next presidential going President René Préval “expelled me from the race. Preval said that while he has elections. So it’s over,” said for allegedly engineering his “I know all the cards are been informed of the song, he Samuel Pierre of the CEP’s rejection as a candidate. in your hands...I voted for you has no comments. legal department. Through late last month to be president in 2006, why The CEP disqualified radio stations were broadcast - today did you reject my candi - NO CHANCE Jean and 14 others, while it ing the song by Jean in creole dacy?” the song says, address - A lawyer for the approved 19 candidates with - in which he called for the jail - ing Préval, who cannot seek - File photograph Provisional Electoral Council out providing justification for ing of electoral officials who re-election after serving two Jean has launched a political attack (CEP) said that its ruling with music. disqualified him while for the terms as president. regarding Jean’s non inclusion (Continued on page 4) Buju Banton’s U.S. trial pushed back again U.S. court jails Bahamians MIAMI, Florida – The trial of based on a request by attor - prepare outweighs the best reggae superstar Buju Banton neys representing one of interest of the public and the on illegal migration charges - whose correct name is Mark Myrie’s co-defendants James defendant in a speedy trial,” Myrie - has again been pushed the judge said in his ruling. MIAMI, Florida – A United released. back, leaving the Jamaican to The delay is the fifth States federal judge has sen - According to the U.S. spend more time in an change in the scheduled start tenced two Bahamian men to Immigration and Customs American jail before getting a of a trial for Myrie, who has lengthy federal prison terms Enforcement (ICE) office, in chance to clear his name. been languishing in custody in for conspiring to smuggle four late February, Florida Park According to a story pub - this southern U.S. state since Jamaican and Trinidadian Service officers pursued the lished in Jamaica’s Sunday last December when he was nationals into South Florida. two men as they raced their Gleaner late last month, the arrested on charges of con - Prosecutors said that one 28-foot boat toward the coast. latest postponement has left spiracy to possess cocaine and of the passengers died during When the vessel entered the legal team of the reggae aiding and abetting the pos - the smuggling attempt. Black Point Marina in icon frustrated. Buju Banton session of a firearm in further - Tyrel Levarity, 23, was Homestead, near Miami, the “The trial was pushed ance of a drug-trafficking sentenced to 17 and a half unidentified passengers back to September 20 despite Mack. Mack’s lawyers had crime. years while 24-year-old jumped out and ran toward our objection,” David Oscar written to the judge seeking Myrie, Mack, and Ian Ahmad Toussaint was jailed the mangroves. But one of the Markus, a member of Myrie’s more time to prepare his Thomas were held following a for 14 years for their roles in passengers, Michael Norman legal team was quoted as say - defense. sting operation by U.S. law the February smuggling oper - Lynch of Jamaica, drowned in ing. “We are ready to go and “The court grants this enforcement officials. ation. a canal while trying to make it Buju is looking forward to his continuance to allow defen - The names of the other to shore, ICE officials said. day in court.” dant Mack additional time to - CMC Caribbean nationals were not United States District prepare for trial. The court Æ Judge James Moody Jr. last finds the ends of justice served Æ month granted a one-week by the continuance to allow delay in the start of the trial the defendant more time to Decline in illegal Caribbean immigrants in U.S. WASHINGTON, D.C. – A because of the economic last year of more than 389,000 new report has found that the recession. people. number of Caribbean and The center said that in It, however, points out other illegal immigrants living Mar. 2009 – the most recent that despite the decline, the in the United States has figures – there were 11.1 mil - population of unauthorized declined for the first time in lion unauthorized immigrants immigrants was nearly a third two decades. in the U.S., compared to 12 larger in 2009 compared to The report, issued million in Mar. 2007. The 2000, and it is three times larg - recently by the Pew Hispanic report said that illegal immi - er than in 1990. Center, a Washington-based grants from the Caribbean, Among the report’s other independent research group, Central and South America, findings was that nearly half is based on an analysis of 2009 decreased by 22 percent in the of unauthorized immigrants census data. 2007-2009 period. living in the country in 2009 It attributes much of the arrived in 2000 or later. decline to a sharp drop-off in MORE DEPORTATIONS illegal immigrants from the The U.S. Immigration and NO SURPRISE Caribbean, Central America Customs Enforcement (ICE) New York Mayor Michael and South America. It said agency said that, in recent Bloomberg, an outspoken that illegal immigrants years, it has deported an advocate of welcoming more decreased by eight percent as increasing number of illegal immigrants to the U.S., said jobs declined in America immigrants, reaching a high he was not surprised by the study’s findings. “It exemplifies what I’ve been saying all along,” he told reporters. “Not totally, but generally, people come here from around the world - whether they come here legally or ille - gally - to work, to build a bet - ter life for themselves and for their families. And when our economy is down, it’s just tougher to get a job.” Æ CARIBBEAN TODAY • SEPTEMBER 2010• 3 NEWS U.S. grants Bajan mother more time to stay with cancer-stricken daughter ATLANTA, Georgia – The appeal was denied, she was woman for the U.S. spread about Niamh’s plight. seemed vhappy with the good United States government has faced with the agonizing Immigration and Citizenship “Our office is more than news. reversed its decision to deny a prospect of abandoning her Service, declined to comment happy to assist individuals “I told her, and she gave me a Barbadian woman more time daughter, who is too sick to on the initial denial, citing who are encountering difficul - smile,” the mother said. “If with her cancer-stricken travel. immigration privacy laws. But ties with federal agencies,” she was up and walking, she daughter. Gooding, however, a spokeswoman for Georgia’s said spokeswoman Ashley would be doing a little dance Petra Gooding, 30, said learned late last month that U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss Nelson. for the nurses. I’m so grateful she was given a Septe. 2 dead - her visa was extended to said a case worker in the sena - Gooding said her daugh - and so thankful.” line to leave the U.S. after her November. tor’s office contacted the ter, who has undergone sur - visitor’s visa expired. “It feels like a load has been agency on the matter as news gery and chemotherapy, Æ She has spent 10 months lifted off of my shoulders,” here as her seven-year-old- she told reporters. “I’m so daughter Niamh Stoute under - happy.” goes intense chemotherapy for Gooding said she now will stage four cancer at the Aflac concentrate on helping Niamh Cancer Center on the cope with the high-intensity Egleston campus of Children’s chemotherapy she is receiving Healthcare of Atlanta. for Stage 4 neuroblastoma. Gooding said she had The rare cancer has created a filed all the proper paperwork large tumor in Niamh’s to stay in the U.S., so she was abdomen. stunned when she was denied a visa extension with no expla - INTERVENTION nation. She said when her Ana Santiago, spokes - U.S. names new ambassador designate to Jamaica WASHINGTON, D.C. - teller and a jazz trumpeter. Pamela Bridgewater, United She attended Walker-Grant States ambassador designate High School. She has two to Jamaica, is set to take up degrees in political science, her post in the Caribbean graduating with a bachelor of island soon. arts degree from Virginia From 1996 to 1999 State University in 1968, and Bridgewater was deputy chief with a master’s in arts from of mission in Nassau, The the University of Cincinnati. Bahamas. She was a member and president of the 42nd Senior Seminar, the U.S. Department of State’s most prestigious professional devel - opment program, from 1999 to 2000, before serving as U.S. ambassador to Benin from Oct. 2000 to Jan. 2003. She was appointed U.S. deputy assistant secretary for African affairs in Dec. 2002, where she managed the African bureau’s relationships with 16 countries in West Africa. She served as diplo - mat-in-residence at Howard Bridgewater University from Sept. 2004 to May 2005. From June 2005 to July 2008 Bridgewater was the Her career was initially in U.S. ambassador to Ghana. teaching, working at Maryland Bridgewater was for vice- universities Morgan State and consul to Brussels, and labor Bowie State, and Voorhees attaché/political officer in College in South Carolina, Kingston, Jamaica between before entering the U.S. 1980 and 1990. At the U.S. Foreign Service in 1980. Last Department of State, she was month, she gave the assurance the longest serving diplomat that when she assumes her in South Africa, posted as post as ambassador to political officer at Pretoria Jamaica, she will address the from 1990 to 1993, and as the declining approval rate of visa first African American issuance to nationals there. woman appointed consul gen - “I will meet with the con - eral at Durban, from 1993 to sular team at the U.S. Embassy 1996. There she worked with in Jamaica, along with my con - Nelson Mandela during the sular team, very early after my transition of South Africa arrival to see how this issue away from apartheid. can be addressed to the satis - faction of both countries,” she EARLY YEARS was quoted as saying. Bridgewater was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and - CaribWorldNews is the daughter of a bank Æ 4 • CARIBBEAN TODAY • SEPTEMBER 2010 NEWS St. Lucian soccer player killed after victory U.S. 10-day trip no ‘joy ride’ BROOKLYN, New York – St. fied for the tournament final Hospital in Brooklyn. She was PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Lucia’s leading goal scorer in against Jamaica. The striker, reported to be in stable condi - unique benefits of doing busi - CMC – Prime Minister Kamla the New York Caribbean Cup who arrived here in May for tion, cops said. Two other ness in TNT (Trinidad and Persad-Bissessar returned was shot dead late last month, the tournament, had scored women in the car were Tobago).” home from a controversial 10- police here have confirmed. five goals in the 2010 cam - unhurt, police said. The prime minister said day visit to the United States Reports said on Aug. 30, paign. He also represented St. “The guy was celebrating that one of the highlights of insisting that the trip, which 27-year-old Phillip Tisson had Lucia’s national team during the victory and was looking cost nearly $66,660, would just finished celebrating his its recent 2010 World Cup forward to playing against prove beneficial to Trinidad team’s 1-0 victory over St. campaign. Jamaica (in the final) and then and Tobago in the future. Kitts and Nevis when he was Police said the gunman somebody shot him,” Martin The prime minister head - killed by an unidentified gun - fired on a car where Tisson Daniel, president and chief ed a 10-member delegation man a short distance from a and other passengers sat, a executive officer of the St. that included several govern - club in the Crown Heights short distance from the Tropix Lucia New York team, told ment ministers for the visit section of Brooklyn. nightclub on Carroll Street CMC Sports. last month that included her Only hours earlier, on and Utica Avenue. A 24-year- Fred Ballantyne, the com - participation in the Aug. 29, Tisson had scored old woman sitting next to petition’s Vincentian-born Independence Day celebra - the lone goal in the semi-final Tisson received a gunshot president, said he hoped the tions of India held in New duel with St. Kitts and Nevis, wound to her chest and was culprit was brought to justice. ensuring that his team quali - taken to Brookdale University York. Æ But critics of her new People’s Partnership adminis - tration viewed the visit as a “joy ride” and an opportunity Financial impropriety by Caribbean bank ~ witness for the United National Persad-Bissessar HOUSTON, Texas – A testifying in the Congress (UNC), a key mem - witness for Lloyd’s of trial in which ber of the four-month old her visit was the Madison London insurance com - Stanford is asking administration, to seek funds Avenue parade that received pany has testified that a the court to order in North America. significant media coverage Caribbean bank belong - the insurance com - However, speaking to and “therefore gave our own ing to Allen Stanford pany to meet his reporters on her return, the twin island valuable exposure loaned more than three legal fees on fraud- prime minister said the New in a very important metropoli - billion United States related charges, York celebration commemo - tan dollars to the disgraced also testified that rating India’s Independence market. financier and his compa - he reviewed e-mails “is one of the largest outside “The opportunity was nies without properly and financial trans - India and it takes us not only used by us to highlight the disclosing the transac - actions that showed to significant Indian diaspora diversity and the multicultur - tion. the bank reversed in the U.S. but also to a wider alism of our nation. This was Berenblut, forensic engineered finan - North American audience most obvious by a Trinidad accountant with cial statements by who attend the celebrations. and Tobago float in that Canadian-based NERA adjusting the num - “The invitation to us to parade…in full view of more Economic Consulting, bers to achieve participate in the celebrations than 100,000 persons lining late last month told a desired results. is particularly significant the streets,” she added. civil hearing that inter - U.S. federal because it provided the most She said the parade “was national reporting stan - indictments allege valuable opportunity for us to streamed live on television dards require that banks that Stanford and meet many prominent citizens and therefore Trinidad and report transactions with other company offi - who were in the U.S. for the Tobago was well represented related cials lured investors celebration and to whom we in that regard.” entities. He said the into a $7 billion could directly and face to face Æ Antigua–based Stanford Ponzi scheme by send the message about the International Bank offering above- (SIB) loaned $1.7 billion average interest to Stanford personally rates on certificates Wyclef Jean uses song to blame and $1.8 billion to com - of deposit issued by panies he controlled. SIB. president after Haiti election rejection Berenblut, who was Stanford Æ (Continued from page 2) have also been approved to contest the polls. the decisions. Under Haitian law, a pres - Jean said the election idential candidate must have board used “trickery” in lived in the country for five rejecting his candidacy. consecutive years leading up Besides Jean, the CEP also to an election. Jean argued rejected the candidacy of that he was not required to United States Ambassador comply with the law so strictly Raymond Joseph, who is because, after the president, Jean’s uncle. Préval, appointed him as a The CEP, however, roving ambassador in 2007, he approved two leading presi - was allowed to travel and live dential candidates, former outside Haiti. Prime Minister Jacques- Political observers say Edouard Alexis and Yvon that the dispute involving the Neptune, who was the last 40-year-old international star prime minister under ousted has raised fears of tensions President Jean-Bertrand that could disrupt the efforts Aristide and has been active to rebuild the French speaking in helping to coordinate Caribbean community (CARI - reconstruction efforts. COM) country that was devas - Jude Celestin, head of the tated by a major earthquake government’s primary con - on Jan. 12. struction firm and the candi - date supported by President - CMC Préval and Michel Martelly, a well-known Haitian singer Æ known as “Sweet Mickey”, CARIBBEAN TODAY • SEPTEMBER 2010• 5 NEWS Jamaica’s P.M. maintains innocence in ‘Dudus’ Coke extradition affair KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Act, suggesting that the gov - ernment did not employ Peter Phillips but which, know nothing at all about it,” Prime Minister Bruce Golding ernment had played a more Manatt, Phelps & Phillips and Golding said, did not have Golding stated. has maintained his innocence meaningful role in seeking to I went further to say that if Cabinet approval when he He said that if such an in the controversial extradi - stop the extradition of Coke. the government did employ informed Washington that the agreement existed it must tion matter involving reputed The newspaper published e- (the law firm), there would be evidence used in the extradi - have had Cabinet approval, gang leader Christopher mails showing correspondence some document signed by the tion request for Coke was which prompted him to call “Dudus” Coke, even as the involving Solicitor General attorney general or the solici - obtained illegally. the Cabinet Office for infor - main Opposition People’s Douglas Leys, local attorney tor general or by me or the “When the request came mation on the agreement. National Party (PNP) urged Harold Brady and the United foreign minister.” in we said to the U.S. govern - “I directed them to go him not to use state funds on States law firm Manatt, Phelps Golding told supporters ment the request is in contra - and search the secret submis - a public relations exercise. and Phillips, suggesting that vention of the law,” he sions, because there are some Golding, addressing sup - the latter had been working explained. “The U.S. said to submissions that come to porters at a meeting of its on behalf of the government, us, that law is not the only Cabinet that are considered Area Council One in Papine, even though it had been offi - means by which we can get highly confidential and are information and use it as evi - classified...because a matter as dence. serious as this could not have “We said to the U.S. been done without the Government, what are you approval of the Cabinet,” Golding continued. “They searched the secret submissions; they can find no record of any such agreement. After considerable search I got hold of a copy of the - File photograph agreement, an agreement that Golding was entered into, without as far as we can establish, the that he had presented all the approval of the Cabinet, facts and outlined all the entered into by the former issues, but the Manatt matter minister of national security,” has provided an opportunity Golding said. for persons to coalesce in opposition to the government. - File photograph CRITICAL Simpson Miller Coke arrives in the U.S. guarded by Federal agents. “I don’t deny them that. The prime minister was They are free to do that. telling us, which agreement also critical of the media cov - St Andrew late last month, cially engaged by the ruling However, I’m disappointed at are you referring to? They erage, especially provided by accused his critics of being Jamaica Labour Party (JLP). the strategy that is being showed us a document, signed The Gleaner newspaper. unfair, unkind and political in “I have declared all that I played out,” Golding said. by the minister of national “And therefore I am left with the matter. know about this Manatt mat - security, in 2004 I believe it no other conclusion than that The extradition affair ter but that still don’t satisfy AGREEMENT was. At that point I called the there are persons in Jamaica resurfaced last month after some people,” Golding said, The prime minister said commissioner of police and I who do not want the propa - The Gleaner newspaper pub - adding “some people say you Washington presented an said, do you know anything at ganda to be disturbed by the lished e-mails, obtained under haven’t said all that you know. agreement signed by former all about this agreement that facts. the Freedom of Information “I have said that the gov - National Security Minister Dr was signed? And he said I (Continued on page 6) St. Lucia becomes latest Caribbean country World Bank to disburse $55M for to sign up with International Criminal Court urgent Haiti reconstruction

NEW YORK - St Lucia has Lucia’s decision, calling it “a (DRC), the war-torn WASHINGTON, D.C. - The are still great,” said World become the latest country to new sign of the international Sudanese region of Darfur, World Bank says it will disburse Bank Vice President for Latin sign on to the International community’s commitment to northern Uganda, the Central $55 million to Haiti that will help America and the Caribbean Criminal Court (ICC). put an end to impunity for the African Republic (CAR) and the Caribbean community Pamela Cox. The Eastern Caribbean perpetrators of the most seri - Kenya. (CARICOM) nation address “Making funds available so nation ratified the 1998 Rome ous crimes that deeply shock Other Caribbean coun - some of its most urgent financ - government can pay for key Statute, becoming the 113th the conscience of humanity”. tries that are party to the court ing needs seven months after the short term reconstruction party to the ICC, the world’s The statute will enter into include Antigua and Barbuda, catastrophic Jan. 12 earthquake. expenditures is important, but first permanent court tasked force on Nov. 1 for St Lucia. Barbados, Dominica, Guyana, The Washington-based to step up reconstruction, with trying people accused of The ICC, which is based St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent financial institution said the donors need to the most serious offences, in The Hague, currently has and the Grenadines, and disbursement will take place deliver as soon such as genocide, war crimes investigations open in five sit - Trinidad and Tobago. once the government of Haiti as possible on and crimes against humanity. uations: the Democratic finalizes the legal documents the pledges The ICC welcomed St. Republic of the Congo Æ for the grants, which it said they made in were signed in the Haitian cap - New York ear - ital, Port-au-Prince, last month. lier this year,” Caribbean leaders to address Americas Conference The $55 million includes she added. a $30 million grant from the The World MIAMI, Florida – Two prime minister is expected to table discussion on the World Bank’s International Bank said the Cox Caribbean community (CARI - address the conference on eco - “Caribbean After the Crisis”. Development Association funds will help COM) prime ministers are nomic challenges and opportu - He will be joined by the T&T- (IDA), approved by the board Haiti meet urgent financing scheduled to address the annu - nities, while Bellerive will join based political analyst Derek of directors on Aug. 5. An addi - needs for reconstruction, which al Americas Conference that former United States President Ramsamooj. tional co-financing of $25 mil - have been exacerbated by rev - begins here on Sept. 14. Bill Clinton in addressing ini - The two-day Americas lion from the Haiti enue shortfalls following the Recently elected Trinidad tiatives for developing Haiti Conference is being held Reconstruction Fund (HRF), worst natural disaster in the and Tobago Prime Minister that was struck by a powerful under the theme “The managed by the bank, and to country’s history. Damages and Kamla Persad-Bissessar and earthquake in January killing Americas-A New Era of which Brazil, Norway, Australia, losses caused by the earthquake her Haitian counterpart Jean- more than 300,000 people and Innovation” and will also Colombia and Estonia have have been estimated at nearly Max Bellerive will address the leaving 1.3 million others be addressed by Arturo contributed, is also furnished. $8 billion by the Post Disaster annual conference, which is homeless. Valenzuela, the U.S. assistant “The World Bank is taking Needs Assessment (PDNA), being organized by the World In addition to the two secretary of state for Western quick and decisive steps to carried out in February. Bank and the Miami Herald Caribbean leaders, Jamaica’s Hemisphere affairs. ensure that resources are deliv - newspaper. Finance Minister Audley Shaw ered to Haiti, where the needs Æ The Trinidad and Tobago will participate in a round- Æ 6 • CARIBBEAN TODAY • SEPTEMBER 2010 NEWS Jamaican gets 20 years for marijuana Close encounter: Caribbean mops trafficking, money laundering conspiracy up after Hurricane Earl’s near miss

VIRGINIA - A United States tion of about 6,600 to 22,000 would exchange the money ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – reports of roofs blown off, federal court judge has sen- pounds of marijuana between for loads of marijuana,” the Residents in a number of downed electricity lines, tenced a Jamaican to 20 years Virginia, Texas, California, statement noted, adding “they Caribbean islands were beach erosion and flooding in in jail for his role in what has Tennessee and New York, were directed to a particular engaged in mopping up oper - several areas. The British been described as a massive among other states. X-ray scanner at the Los ations after a close encounter Overseas Dependent marijuana distribution organi- The judge ordered Angeles Airport, operated by with a powerful Hurricane Territory is also without a zation in several states. that the sentences run con- an individual working for the Earl late last month. water and electricity supply. United States District currently. California supplier, so that Prime Minister Baldwin Seven radio stations were off Judge Henry E. Hudson they could carry the suitcases Spencer said that the passage the air on Aug. 31 and a cur - imposed the prison term on GUILTY PLEA filled with marijuana with of Hurricane Earl, a Category few was put in effect with the Dane Clark, 44, otherwise The U.S. Attorney’s office them on the airplanes.” Four storm, had resulted in police urging citizens to known as “Oral Merchant”, said in a statement that Clark The couriers would trans- no death or injuries in remain at home. for “conspiracy to distribute pleaded guilty to the charges port the suitcases to northern Antigua and Barbuda and and possess with the intent to on May 13 “but contested at Virginia, where Clark would that more than 250 people PAYMENT distribute in excess of 100 sentencing his role in the meet them, pay them, and had taken shelter at centers The Caribbean kilograms of marijuana and offense and the weight of mar- take the marijuana to across the island. Catastrophe Risk Insurance for conspiracy to launder ijuana involved.” The state- Petersburg for redistribution, “I commend those indi - Facility (CCRIF) said it would money”. ment noted that Clark, who the U.S. Attorney’s office for viduals and families, especial - make a $4 million payment to Prosecutors said Clark’s became a member of the drug the Eastern District of ly from low lying and flood the Anguilla government. The organization was based in operation in May 1997, was Virginia said. prone areas, who heeded CCRIF is a risk pooling facili - Petersburg, Virginia. arrested with four others in It also said that Clark early warnings, and took the ty, owned, operated and regis - The U.S. Attorney’s office Texas with more than 280 directed 24 such trips, each precaution to move to desig - tered in the Caribbean for for the Eastern District of pounds of marijuana. resulting in the transportation nated shelters, in order to regional governments. Virginia said that Judge Authorities said Clark also of 40 pounds of marijuana. avert personal danger,” In St. Kitts and Nevis, Hudson found that Clark was recruited women as couriers, The office said Clark also had Spencer said on Aug. 31. there were similar reports of an “organizer, leader, manager who flew to California with couriers fly to Houston, Texas, Spencer said that the high winds and heavy rains and supervisor of the opera- “large sums of money returning with larger quanti- Antigua and Barbuda Public and two coast guard vessels tion.” He said Clark was wrapped around their bodies. ties of marijuana. Utility Authority (APUA) ran aground at Timothy responsible for the distribu- “In Los Angeles, they Æ has given the assurance that it Beach in Frigate Bay. would restore water supplies In St. Martin, there were as soon as possible and that no reports of injuries, while in while “electricity supplies will the British Virgin Islands, take longer to be restored as Anegada, the northernmost there are reports of downed of the BVI, was the closest of power lines and poles, APUA the islands to the center of personnel will be working Earl and effects there were hard to restore power as mainly along the highly quickly as possible.” exposed coast.

ELSEWHERE Æ In Anguilla, there were Jamaica’s P.M. maintains innocence in ‘Dudus’ Coke extradition affair “You have a line that you Montego Bay High School want to take and you have to late last month, party Leader keep the facts as far as possi - Portia Simpson Miller made it ble from that line because the clear that her party was line and the facts cannot dwell against the use of taxpayers’ together,” he said, even while money to fund such meetings. acknowledging that his admin - “Bruce (Golding) I hear istration had made mistakes in that you are going across the its handling of the Manatt country to explain the Manatt, issue. Phelps & Phillips matter...but He said the JLP should don’t use taxpayers money to have probably put a halt to go around the country for the entire process once it was what you claim is a party mat - told by Manatt that it would ter. Taxpayers money must have to pay a retainer. not be used to pick up the cost But Golding argued that of your travelling,” she said. there was nothing unusual in “If Manatt, Phelps & the party seeking to get per - Phillips was working for the sons with influence in the U.S. JLP and not the government, to attempt to settle a dispute how come the solicitor general between the Jamaican and would be involved in taking American governments over instructions from Mr. (Harold) the extradition request. Brady?” Simpson Miller Meanwhile, the PNP asked. has called on Prime Minister “I call upon you Bruce to Golding not to use state come clean, tell us the truth; it resources in explaining to the is not too late because the public the Manatt, Phelps and matter is not going to die as Phillips matter. Addressing a long as we continue to get the PNP’s North West St. James truth from overseas,” she said. constituency conference at the Æ CARIBBEAN TODAY • SEPTEMBER 2010• 7 LOCAL Jamaica no longer leading list EVERY BICKLE FOR JAMAICA of deportees sent home from U.S. FELICIA PERSAUD fifty-nine were sent back to Cuba, down from a whopping NEW YORK - Just when you 3,896 and 4,932 in 2008 and thought Jamaica just couldn’t 2007, respectively. catch a break on the crime Haiti received 719 of its front, it seems it has. Latest own last year, compared to United States Customs and 1,098 in the previous year. Border Protection (CBP) and Jamaica recorded 675 in 2009, U.S. Immigration and compared to 1,641 in 2008. Customs Enforcement (ICE) However, most of those data now show the country no returned were criminal aliens. longer leads the Caribbean for deportees sent back. BLAME Jamaica is doing so well Deportees have long been that it was not even in the top blamed for an escalation of 14 nations receiving the most crime in Jamaica and the deportees in 2009. Instead, for wider Caribbean. Some 198 the Caribbean region, the top deportees were sent back to three nations receiving the Trinidad and Tobago last year, most deportees last year, were while 162 were returned to the Dominican Republic, Guyana. Other countries recorded only double digit - Photograph by JIS Cuba and Haiti. Jamaicans in the United States were recently honored for their contributions to Team Jamaica Bickle (TJB) over the years. The It is a marked difference numbers. The Bahamas were honorees included, from second left, Irwine Claire, TJB founder; Joy Cain, former Air Jamaica sales manager for northeast U.S.; from previous years, when forced to accept 33, while and Vincent HoSang, chief executive officer and president of Royal Caribbean Bakery and Caribbean Food Delights. At right is Dr. Jamaica dominated the top Barbados received 30 and Alston Meade, Jamaica’s honorary consul to Pennsylvania. The plaques were presented during a dinner and dance organized by listing. Antigua and Barbuda, 14. TJB of Philadelphia, which coincided with Jamaica’s 48th anniversary of Independence last month. Over the past 16 years TJB There is also more good Twenty-three were sent has supported athletes from Jamaican and other Caribbean countries who participate in the annual Penn Relays in Philadelphia, news for the wider Caribbean. back to St. Lucia, 22 to St. helping them with food and accommodations. Less deportees were actually Vincent and five to St. Kitts. sent back to those three Eighteen were sent back to nations and the region last Suriname, while 19 were year, according to an analysis returned to Grenada. Four Disability benefits are not just for grown-ups of the data. Some 1,826 were each were deported to Aruba, deported to the Dominican Bermuda and the Cayman hen you hear about a needs-based program fund - conditions) those results in Republic, down from 1,934 in Islands. disability benefits, ed through general tax rev - “marked and severe function - 2008 and 2,118 in 2007. One Mexico continued to lead Wyou probably think enues. al limitations.” This means thousand, five hundred and about adults. But disability To qualify for SSI, your that the condition(s) must (Continued on page 8) benefits are not just for child must meet the following very seriously limit your grown-ups in the United requirements: child’s activities; and States. In some cases, children Under age 18; Not be Have a condition that has Girls take top prizes in Jamaica can receive benefits too. working and earning more lasted, or is expected to last, If your child who lives than $1,000 a month in 2010. at least 12 months, or is with you has a disability, and (This earnings amount expected to result in death. Independence essay contest you also have limited income changes every year.) If he or Once your child reaches and resources, your child she is working and earning age 18, SSI disability benefits non-profit association commit - wo South Florida girls may be able to receive that much money, we will might still be payable as an ted to the advancement of were recently named Supplemental Security determine that your child is adult. Also, an adult who was youth in the diaspora through Twinners of the annual Income (SSI) disability bene - not disabled; disabled before reaching age its involvement in programs in Jamaica Independence Essay fits. SSI is another program Have a physical or mental education and the arts. Competition in Florida. run by Social Security. SSI is condition (or a combination of (Continued on page 8) They are 14-year-old The annual competition is Diamond Cunningham, a stu - open to first, second and third dent at Pembroke Pines generation Jamaican students Charter High School; and residing in Florida. nine-year-old Deianeira Hoffenden, now in the Hoffenden, who attends St. fifth grade, described the sig - Bartholomew Catholic School. nificance of Jamaica’s six The winners were selected national symbols, earning her from a group of 25 entries, first place in the age group each detailing experiences category nine to 12. from a range of topics relating “I was excited to write the to the history and culture of essay because of my recent Jamaica and its diaspora. visit to Jamaica earlier this The annual Independence year and the wonderful expe - Essay competition was organ - rience I had during my visit,” ized by the Jamaica she said. Information Service (JIS) in Ninth grader Cunningham Miami and was part of the penned a story of a Jamaican - annual festivities celebrating Grandma Valrie - who had Jamaica’s Independence in made an outstanding contribu - Florida. tion to the local community and who had influenced her life. REWARDS “I hope one day I will Both winners will be make the same positive awarded a plaque from impact on Jamaica as she Jamaica’s Consul General did,” Cunningham said. Sandra Grant Griffiths and a monetary gift certificate from - Edited from JIS press the Partners for Youth release. Foundation, Incorporated, a Æ 8 • CARIBBEAN TODAY • SEPTEMBER 2010 LOCAL Pledge your talents, resources to Jamaica, ambassador tells diaspora in U.S.

amaica’s Ambassador to Testament Church of God. Maryland House of the United States Audrey “Rather we must seek out Assembly delegate. JMarks has called on the opportunities afforded by Jamaican-born Jamaicans in the diaspora to global communities and show Baltimore Public School pledge their talents and to the world that we believe in teacher Delrose Clarke resources to furthering the Jamaica.” was honored with a dream of the Caribbean She said Jamaica is deter - citation from Baltimore nation’s founding fathers in mined to become the model Mayor Stephanie seeking to realize its highest for economic revitalization of Rollins-Blake for over potential. the hemisphere and for secur - 30 years of service to “We cannot allow the ing the country’s well-being. the school system. challenges to our society to During the ceremony, Marks stea1 our will,” the ambassa - was recognized by Martin - Edited from dor said while addressing a O’Malley, governor of JIS/Washington. service to celebrate Jamaica’s Maryland, with a citation hon - Photographs by 48th year of Independence, oring her as Jamaica’s first Derrick Scott. organized by the Jamaica female ambassador to Æ Association of Maryland Washington. The citation was (JAM) and held on Aug. 29 at presented by Jamaican-born Shirley Natham-Pulliam, the Ambassador Marks, left, accepts a citation presented by Shirley Natham-Pulliam on behalf of the the Baltimore Central New governor of Maryland. Fort Lauderdale celebrates ‘Marcus Garvey Day’ MIAMI, Florida – The City of Smith of the Rootz Foundation, education, which “could help world. Recognizing Garvey as in the area of youth develop - Fort Lauderdale in South Incorporated, organizers of the us to soften the ills of the a Renaissance man, human ment. They are Chipo Florida took time out last annual Marcus Garvey world.” Emphasizing the rights advocate, black nation - Chemoyo Baker Harriott, month to honor one of Extravaganza, at the Joseph C. worth of education and family alist, Pan Africanist, journalist Antoinette Lee (Sister Jamaica’s National Heroes. Carter Park. values, Dr. Myles said these and publisher, she noted that Amatulah) and Marguarite Tuesday, Aug. 17 was des - Patrons at the event were were important to the the National Hero had Gayle. ignated “Marcus Garvey’Day able to view the “Kinad Black strength of the family unit and inspired individuals, leaders by the city to commemorate History Mobile Museum”, a in helping to develop commu - and social movements across - Edited from JIS the 123rd anniversary of 40-foot tour bus which perma - nities. the globe, using education as a Garvey’s birth. nently houses information on Jamaica’s Consul General tool and an avenue for unifi - Æ Paying tribute to the world black history. Among Sandra Grant Griffiths, in her cation. Caribbean country’s first the exhibits is a special feature welcome, said the theme of The Marcus Garvey National Hero, David Deal, of on Garvey’s life and works. the event, “Honoring our Pan Community Service Awards the Sunrise Parks and Dr. Willie Myles, founder African ancestors and the were presented to three recip - Recreation Department, pre - of the Campaign to Save a Rastafari Elders”, was rele - ients for their outstanding sented a proclamation to I. Generation, cited Garvey’s vant to the teachings of contribution to community Street Address: Jabulani Tafari and Douglas philosophy about the need for Garvey in today’s challenging outreach programs, especially 9020 SW 152nd Street, Miami, FL 33157 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6010 Miami, FL 33116-6010. Disability benefits are not just for grown-ups Telephone: (305) 238-2868 (305) 253-6029 • Fax: (305) 252-7843 (Continued from page 7) abled adult child”. For a dis - his or her parents: fordisability . Toll-Free Fax: 1-866-290-4550 abled adult to become entitled Must be receiving Social You can apply for Social 1-800-605-7516 • Jamaica: 655-1479 22 might be eligible for Social to this “child” benefit, one of Security retirement or disabil - Security or SSI payments for Security benefits as a “dis - E-mail: [email protected] ity benefits; or your child by calling Social Send ads to: [email protected] Must be deceased and Security toll-free at 1-800-772- have worked long enough to 1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or Vol. 21, Number 10 • SEPT. 2010 be covered under Social by visiting your local Social Peter A Webley Security. Security office. If you are Publisher Are you ready to get applying for SSI payments for started with an application for your child, you should have your child? The best way to his or her Social Security SAbrinA HoPkinS begin is by checking out the number and birth certificate Production Disability Starter Kit at with you when you apply. www.socialsecurity.gov/apply DorotHy CHin Æ Account Executive

Jamaica no longer leading list of CArmen CHAng deportees sent home from U.S. Account Executive gloriA HArriS (Continued from page 7) in 2008. The number of non- Account Executive expedited removals increased JACqueline rubiAno the deportees statistics table. 17 percent from 2008 to 2009. Accounting Manager Mexican nationals accounted Some 580,000 foreign for 86 percent of the 613,003 Caribbean Media Source nationals were returned to Media Representatives aliens apprehended in 2009. their home countries without The next leading countries a removal order. Eighty-five were Guatemala, Honduras, Opinions expressed by editors and writers percent of returns in 2009 are not necessarily those of thepublisher. El Salvador, China, and involved Mexican or Brazil. A total of 393,000 for - Canadian aliens. The next Caribbean today , an independent eign nationals were removed leading countries were the news magazine, is published every month by Caribbean Publishing & Services, inc. from the United States last Philippines and China, with year, the seventh consecutive Caribbean today is not responsible three percent each, and for unsolicited manuscripts or photos. To record high. Of that number, Ukraine with one percent. 128,000 were known criminal guarantee return, please include a self- addressed stamped envelope. aliens. - CaribWorldNews Articles appearing in Caribbean The number of removals today may not be reproduced without increased 10 percent to Æ written permission of the editor. Social Security offers benefits to children too. 393,289 in 2009 from 358,886 CARIBBEAN TODAY • SEPTEMBER 2010• 9 VIEWPOINT Obama finally provides hope for immigrants Can’t we just be friends? Yes…or maybe ust when you thought the assailing the plan as another sign ne of the last things Obama administration was that the Obama administration is that a person wants to Jall enforcement and nothing trying to create a kind of back - hear when their part - door “amnesty” program. O else, seems there is still a sliver ner is breaking up with them of hope for immigrants after all. What amnesty? The fact is is the rhetorical question, The United States that earned legalization is by no “Can’t we just be friends?” means amnesty, nor is the dis - Department of Homeland Your heart sinks, your missal of a deportation case Security is apparently now sys - stomach gets twisted into against someone whose only tematically reviewing thousands knots, and your anger boils crime was trying to make a liv - of pending immigration cases over into a seething rage. ing to upkeep and dismissing those filed After all, if you wanted a against suspected undocumented their family and give them friend, you’d have joined a immigrants who have no serious social club, linked Facebook, criminal records. a better life. or hooked up with your old The Houston Chronicle These schoolmates. Instead you newspaper broke the story late same critics wanted a lover, someone who last month, citing lawyers show - are the ones you could do things with that ing up to court for clients, only who refuse to be told the good news – that jobs that immi - you could never do with just a the cases were dismissed. This is grants take all friend. And now he’s asking truly good news for those immi - the time. Last FELICIA you to give up all that and grants who are not criminals but time I looked, PERSAUD “just be friends”. called cyber or help you when it’s conven - hard working individuals seek - it was immi - Still, is that really a bad friends into ient to them. Yes folks, doing ing economic betterment for grants, many thing, for isn’t a friend a very your home, or a favor for a friend when you themselves and their families. undocumented, who are cleaning special person? confide in have the time, when it suits Their only crime is, of course, the hotels these fat cats travel Let’s examine what a them? you, when your favorite show being in the country without around and stay in; immigrants friend really is, and what they In the isn’t on, doesn’t count. The legal working papers. picking and planting fruit and really mean when they make same way, we favor only counts when you Richard Rocha, a U.S. vegetables and stocking the that request of you. So many also have real do it in spite of how busy you Immigration and Customs super markets for below mini - people use the term friend so friends, but are. The words, “Oh, I really Enforcement (ICE) spokesman, mum wages; immigrants washing loosely, but what they really keep them at TONY would do it, but I have to go said recently that the review is dishes in restaurants. mean is “acquaintance”. Yes, a measured ROBINSON and pick up my niece, then I part of the agency’s broader, The Obama administration not because you went to distance. have a board meeting, and I nationwide strategy to prioritize is right on this one and I have no school with someone, and Interestingly, promised my wife I’d go shop - the deportations of illegal immi - hesitation in giving credit where know them for 20 years means many people from all over the ping with her…but ask me grants who pose a threat to it is due. Now the president must that you’re friends. And for world have confided in me, next time and I’m all yours,” national security and public safe - continue along this vein and use that reason, many people asking my advice on emotion - should never leave your ty. But he declined to provide his executive powers to help the leave school and never even al man/woman matters, prob - mouth. further details of the plan. many who desperately need a care to contact those so-called lems with their spouses or Now that should not give In June, there were more work permit and travel document best friends again. third parties and such, but people license to pester their than 248,000 cases pending in to breathe and live easier in this “So what happen to Errol, would I consider these friends all the time asking for immigration courts across the country that was built on immi - your good bredrin, yu see him strangers my friends, or would favors and handouts, for I country, including about 23,000 in grants. We cannot wait on the since we leave school?” they consider me their true know that some people take it Texas, according to data com - U.S. Congress and U.S. Senate to “Man, I don’t even keep friend? to the extreme at times. It piled by researchers at Syracuse do what the president can. It is in touch with them man deh.” should be a two way street. If University. And on Aug. 24, ICE why he was elected – to give What they really mean is, “I TRUE FRIEND your friend, who has never officials provided a copy of a new hope to the hopeless – and now is don’t even care”, for if he was A true friend goes deeper asked you a favor, suddenly policy memo from its top chief the time to deliver a dose of this a true friend, he’d keep in than that. A true friend is a asks you to do a turn, you dated Aug. 20 that instructs gov - hope as many continue to grap - touch. person who you can confide shouldn’t even bat an eyelid, ernment attorneys to review the ple with other issues in this tough And it’s true, for just in, knowing that it will go no but respond immediately. court cases of people with pend - economy. recently I met this former co- further and they won’t be “But it’s the first time ing applications to adjust status worker of mine who I hadn’t Felicia Persaud is founder of judgmental either. A true Sandra really asking me a based on their relation to a U.S. seen in many years. After a CaribWorldNews.com, friend is a person who knows favor, I really should help her citizen. He estimates in the brief chat I walked away your secrets and genuinely out.” memo that the effort could affect CaribPR Wire and Hard Beat Communications. thinking, “He was an ass then, shares your pain, and she will up to 17,000 cases. and he’s still an ass, even after take them to her grave, a per - AGE-OLD QUESTION Of course while many see Æ 20 years.” Needless to say, I son who will watch your back Now the question arises, this as a positive step, critics are didn’t give him my contact all the time and defend you can women be true friends numbers or e-mail address. with their life. How many of with women? With e-mail, it’s conven - you can say that you are such It’s a question of the ages, ient to call someone your a friend? and the consensus is a friend, to send jokes and have For so many, the word resounding no, and said so by Internet banter. But would friend means “convenience” you invite any of those so and they’ll only accommodate (Continued on page 10) 10 • CARIBBEAN TODAY • SEPTEMBER 2010 VIEWPOINT Are Americans getting dumber? Polls show an unexpected development re Americans getting What happened to the “Whenever the people are vigorous rapid-response effort increasing numbers of dumber? Evidence of idea that the Internet Age well informed,” Thomas — including a website dedicat - Democrats and independents Athat dreary possibility would make everybody Jefferson once wrote, “they ed to myth-busting - after the also showed rising uncertainty is offered by two new polls smarter? You can lead people can be trusted with their own election was over and the big about his religious beliefs. that show an unexpected to knowledge but you can’t government.” If so, we’re in job of governing came along. The Time poll was taken development: Since President make them think. Beneath trouble. Still, I also am reminded after Obama defended the Barack Obama’s inauguration, our national democracy runs a Another poll a few years of experiments cited by legal constitutional right, if not nec - the number of people who national dumb-ocracy, a vast ago found only one in five scholar and Obama regulatory essarily the “wisdom,” of believe – wrongly - that he is a community of folks who don’t Americans knew Congress has advisor Cass Sunstein’s short, Muslims to build the contro - Muslim actually has increased. care all that much about civic 100 senators and only two in insightful book, “On Rumors: versial Park51 mosque and Almost one in five engagement and other current five could name all three How Falsehoods Spread, Why community center near Americans (18 percent) think affairs, except maybe Lindsay branches of government. That We Believe Them, What Can Ground Zero. That probably President Lohan’s drinking problems. statistic can be found in “Just Be Done”. They found, oddly added to the confusion of Obama is a You can see that when How Stupid Are We? Facing enough, that efforts to debunk many who believe or maybe Muslim, NBC’s Jay Leno flummoxes the Truth About the myths also serve to reinforce want to believe that Obama is according to average Americans-on-the- American Voter” by Rick the falsehoods in many minds a Muslim himself. a new Pew street with painfully obvious Shenkman, an associate pro - merely by reporting them. If Obama doesn’t display Research Who’s-buried -in- Grant’s- fessor of history at George And following the outspo - his religious beliefs as much as Center poll, Tomb questions. Mason University. No, kenly Christian President his immediate predecessor up from the Shenkman told me in a tele - George W. Bush, Obama con - did, I understand. He has big - 11 percent FLUNK phone interview, he was not trasts sharply with his talk ger priorities as president. Yet, who said so When our political knowl - surprised by the recently here and abroad of his like other political officehold - in Mar. 2009. CLARENCE edge is tested, most of us tend reported rise in people who “Muslim roots,” referring to ers, he must be haunted by The propor - PAGE to flunk. You may recall stud - were not sure of Obama’s reli - his late African father. To this knowledge: When the tion who cor - ies like the McCormick gion, since “people follow the American listeners with only a elections are close, the decid - rectly say he Tribune Freedom Museum news so loosely that they are fleeting knowledge of the ing votes usually come from is a Christian is just 34 per - finding a few years ago that susceptible to any wild idea” news, it’s hard to tell the dif - the least informed, least- cent, down from 48 percent in only one in four Americans and “myths are part of a larg - ference between “Muslim engaged and most emotionally March of last year. A Time could name more than one of er narrative that people con - roots” and “Muslim”. driven voters. Heaven help us. magazine survey found an the five freedoms guaranteed struct in their heads to make even higher number, 24 per - by the First Amendment sense out of seismic events UNCERTAINTY © 2010 Clarence Page. cent, who thought he was a (freedom of speech, religion, and upheavals.” And, while the polls pre - Distributed by Tribune Media Muslim. press, assembly and petition Ironically Team Obama dictably show Obama’s ideo - Services, Inc. At least most of them for redress of grievances), but has inadvertently encouraged logical opponents more likely Æ knew that Obama was presi - more than half could name at doubt and confusion about his than others to believe myths dent. Or maybe they thought least two members of the religious views, Shenkman that reinforce Obama’s out-of- they heard “Osama”. Simpsons cartoon family. said, by discontinuing their the-mainstream otherness, Can’t we just be friends? Yes…or maybe

(Continued from page 9) down, and in most cases the it’s always the best friend who ever, unless one desires the the cellar of romance, relegat - reason involves a man. Yes, a was involved. Then there are other’s woman. Now, the big ed to the third division? women too. Maybe because man. The love of man is the also the cases where women question is, can men and Perhaps it’s not such a bad it’s perceived that women are root of all evil, a lady once only have friends when they women be friends without thing after all, for lovers come chatty, conniving and competi - told me. Either one friend are manless. As soon as they becoming romantically and lovers go, but a true tive. In fact there’s a word for acquires a man and is happy, get a man, they drop the involved? Most men think so, friend will be there forever. it in Spanish, chismoso, which much to the chagrin and dis - female friends. but conversely, most women Hey, get real, who am I fool - means to gossip, and cotora, may of the other, or one friend “Yu see de one Barbara, think the notion absurd, ing? When he says, “Can’t we which means chatty parrot, desires her friend’s man. as soon as she have man she ridiculous and dangerous. just be friends?!” he really chatterbox. Yes, more friends have nuh know we nuh more.” “You are friends doesn’t mean it, but he’s really So in any language, captured their friend’s men Can men be friends with only…with her? Don’t be dumping you. women don’t trust other than early birds have caught men? For some reason, more naïve and stupid, can’t you see Men don’t need any more women to be their true worms. In most cases of than woman can, with a bond she has an agenda?” friends, but men will always friends. For some reason, the spousal-dolly-house mash-up, that lasts for years, if not for - It is impossible for a try to collect more lovers. friendship always breaks woman to grasp the idea, the Men use the word “friend” concept that a man, her man, very casually, and that’s why can be friends only, with they will use it as a part of another woman. Unless, of their breakup strategy. The course, that woman happens irony is, it doesn’t work, for to be over 300 pounds and when a woman hears those resembles Godzilla. words, she knows that she’s “My Richard has female being left. friends, but I have to approve Women on the other hand them first…nobody slimmer hardly say that, for most than me…nobody better look - women, when they’re through, ing than me...nobody younger they are through, and prefer or sexier than me.” not to be in further contact. But men love to eat their cake THREATS and have it too, so that ques - It’s all about threats and tion about just being “friends” perceived threats. This friend - is simply a lifeline, a safety ship thing can be so complex, net, so that he can always but we are not islands unto have you in his life, just in ourselves, living alone, bereft case he feels the need for a of companionship. We do second go around. need friends, but just be care - Ladies, don’t buy it, it’s a ful who you choose, and treat crock. Just be friends? I don’t each one differently. think so. So now to the question of lovers becoming “just [email protected] friends”. Is it a step upwards, or a step down the ladder, into Æ CARIBBEAN TODAY • SEPTEMBER 2010• 11 POLITICS Caribbean nationals earn Florida House seats Guyanese takes communications MIAMI, Florida - All eyes Campbell had secured 4,610 place finisher Michael post with New York Democrats were on the Florida primary votes, compared to Desulme’s Hepburn who had 23 percent, elections late last month, par - 4,255, with all precincts before absentee and provi - uyanese-born Errol my heritage,” Cockfield told ticularly as four candidates reporting but absentee and sional ballots were counted. Cockfield, who also The New York Amsterdam vied to fill the seat vacated by provisional ballots yet to be In other state legislative Glived in Trinidad News recently. “I’m very hum - Congressman Kendrick Meek counted. Representative-elect primaries in Florida, Jamaican- before emigrating to the bled and excited that Senator and become the first-ever Campbell will replace Haitian- born State Representative United States at age 10, will Sampson saw fit to tap me for Haitian American in the born Robert Brisé, who vacat - Hazelle Rogers of Lauderdale run communications for this important role.” United States Congress. ed the seat after being Lakes easily defended her seat Democrats in the New York In his new role, Cockfield However, equally fierce appointed to the Public against Democratic challenger State Senate beginning this will handle the communica - battles were fought at the state Service Commission by John Labriola; and Trinidadian- month. tions needs of Sen. Sampson legislative level with Haitian- Governor Charlie Crist. born Jennifer Carroll of Senator John Sampson, and also serve born Daphne Campbell and Five Democratic candi - Fleming Island ran unopposed the Democrat majority confer - the other Haitian-born John Patrick dates, among them Haitian in the Republican primary and ence leader, who also has members of Julien winning the Democratic American Michael Etienne, is expected to be re-elected Guyanese heritage, recruited the nominations for Florida House and Haitian-born Dominique unopposed in the general elec - the 36-year-old Cockfield as Democratic of Representatives districts 108 Simon, competed to replace tion for a third term. communications director of majority in and 104, respectively. With no Haitian-born State The upcoming legislative the Senate Democratic Albany. Republican or minor party Representative Yolly session will be significant Majority. Cockfield candidates for either district, Roberson who is term-limited because of the state legisla - Cockfield holds a bache - has also Campbell and Julien are now and ran for Congress. ture’s role in reshaping federal lor’s in English with a minor in served as Cockfield state representatives-elect. Representative-elect Congressional districts follow - journalism from SUNY Stony press secretary Campbell, a registered Julien, a North Miami Beach ing the 2010 decennial census. Brook and went on to head at the Empire State nurse, earned a narrow victory City councilman, amassed 40 Newsday newspaper’s Albany Development Corporation. over Haitian-born North percent of the vote up to press - Nigel Henry, special To Bureau. He also worked as a He joins Sen. Sampson from Miami City Clerk Alix time with all precincts report - CaribWorldNews staff writer at the Los Angeles the Lower Manhattan Desulme. At press time, ing, well ahead of second- Æ Times newspaper. Development Corporation In recent years he served where he works as vice presi - as chief spokesperson and dent for communications and advisor for N.Y. Governor community affairs. Meek wins Democratic Senate nomination David Paterson and his prede - Senator Sampson, who was cessor Eliot Spitzer during the born in Bedford Stuyvesant, largest fiscal downturn in state Brooklyn to American and endrick Meek, a long - seat vacated by history. Guyanese parents, was elected time supporter of Meek. But they “After working for many to the New York State Senate KCaribbean causes, may have split leaders in government it gives in 1996. He represents the 19th especially the plight of Haiti, the Haitian me a unique sense of pride to Senatorial District. has secured the Democratic American vote, work for someone who shares nomination for United States which represent - Æ Senate in Florida following ed a significant last month’s primary win over chunk in the Jeff Greene. district, paving Bouterse names Suriname’s new Cabinet Miami Congressman the way for Meek called his win “a victory comfortable win PARAMARIBO, Suriname, Bouterse said that his govern - for everyday people in the by Frederica CMC – A former minister ment will forge closer bilateral state of Florida.” Wilson. The who resigned after being ties with Brazil, France, His main opponent was state senator accused of using state funds to Guyana and Venezuela and anything but an “everyday” defeated eight finance her 30th birthday in urged closer cooperation Floridian. The 55-year-old other 2006, is among 16 persons between South America and Green, a former Republican, Democrats in named to the Cabinet of the Caribbean. reportedly spent some $25 Meek, right, is greeted by supporters after his victory. all and will Suriname President Desi In 1980, Bouterse seized million on his campaign. But face Roderick Bourterse. power in a military coup and Meek, 43, still managed to County commissioner District Vereen for the Bourterse, the two-time repeated the action in 1990. secure well over 50 percent of 9, defeating four other oppo - seat in November. coup leader, who was sworn in He was sentenced to an 11 the votes. nents. Among those Wilson beat as the democratically elected years jail term in 1999 by a Meek will face Republican Holness tallied 4,150 in last month’s primary were head of state last month, also Dutch court on drug traffick - Marco Rubio and independent votes, good enough for 34.89 activist Marleine Bastien, for - named Michael Miskin, a ing charges, but dismissed the Charlie Crist in the November percent of the number cast in mer state Representative union leader and a member of trial as being politically moti - Senate election. Up to press the all-Democrat race. His Phillip Brutus, State former President Ronald vated. time Meek was trailing both closest rival was Carlton Representative James Bush Venetiaan’s NPS party, to the Bouterse is now before opponents in the polls. Moore, who drew 2,827 votes III, North Miami Councilman Cabinet. the courts here for his alleged Meanwhile, Caribbean- or 23.77 percent. Scott Galvin, Miami Gardens Former Transport involvement in the extra-judi - linked candidates figured Mayor Shirley Gibson, physi - Minister Alice Amafo, who cial killing of 15 opponents of prominently in several Florida HAITIAN FIGHT cian Rudy Moise, State resigned in 2006, has been his then military regime in races last month. Four Haitian-born candi - Representative Yolly named the new minister of Dec. 1982. Jamaican-born Dale dates were involved in the Roberson and Miami Gardens social affairs and housing, Holness emerged the winner race for Florida’s 17th Councilman André Williams. while Miskin is appointed Æ in the race for Broward Congressional District, the Æ minister of trade and industry. 12 • CARIBBEAN TODAY • SEPTEMBER 2010 EDUCATION Jamaican, two from T&T win top places in ‘School Bags’ essay competition Childhood High School in Colin Palmer, professor of his - Jamaica received the first tory, Princeton University and place award. Second went to Dr. Rita Pemberton, head of Sharifa Ammon from Bishop the University of the West Anstey’s School in Trinidad, Indies’ St. Augustine and third to Andrew Ali of Department of History. Hillview College, also in Prizes included a four-day Trinidad. trip for two to Trinidad and Organized by The Eric Tobago; $1,500 in educational Williams Memorial Collection vouchers; courtesy calls on the (EWMC), the contest was president of Trinidad and open to final-year high-school Tobago and the speaker of the students in 178 schools House of Representatives; a throughout 17 Caribbean set of Eric Williams’s books; countries, including first-time and a framed certificate. participants Guyana and Eric Williams, Trinidad Barbados. and Tobago’s first prime min - The topic was “The ister, died in office on Mar. 29, Cuban Revolution, 1959-2009: 1981. The EWMC consists of Discuss its successes and fail - a research library, archives ures. What relevance do these and museum. have for today’s student?”, Winner Yunique Shannakay Francis is flanked by runners-up Andrew Ali, left, and Sharifa Ammon. The essay competition was Æ judged by Dr. Franklin “School Bags” Essay Augustine campus of the Jamaican and two Knight, Leonard and Helen R. Competition. University of the West Indies Trinidadians took the Stulman, professors of history, St. Kitts to During a ceremony, held in Trinidad, Yunique Atop three places in the Johns Hopkins University; Dr. biennial Eric Williams last month on the St. Shannakay Francis of Holy review exam fee policy for CXC no-shows

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – The St. Kitts and Nevis gov - ernment says it will review the current policy of paying the fees of students who fail to show up to write examina - tions set by the Barbados- based Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC). Education Minister Nigel Carty said he was concerned that students and some par - ents seem not to appreciate the high cost associated with writing the exams. He said that there were several instances where stu - dents registered for the exami - nations and, either did not show up, or, having registered, refuse to complete course assignments. “For the CAPE (Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations) results at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC), there are 183 cases of absent or ungraded subjects entries. For the CSEC (Caribbean Secondary Education Certification) 2010 results, there were 115 ungraded entries. That is, in 115 subject entries, students did not sub - mit their SBAs and were therefore ungraded,” Carty said. He said that official fig - ures also showed that a total of 180 entries registered absent from the exams. “Obviously, money from the SELF program has been wasted, and this cannot con - tinue indefinitely,” said the Ministry of Education. Æ CARIBBEAN TODAY • SEPTEMBER 2010• 13 EDUCATION U.N. projects for Haiti win approval CLASSROOM CREDIT PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – received approval for a $65 Education is among several million project to rehabilitate United Nations projects which infrastructure, building on ear - have been approved for Haiti lier cash-for-work projects that as the country continues its have given more than 120,000 effort to rebuild after jobs since the quake. January’s catastrophic earth - The new project, which quake. will be carried out in conjunc - The Interim Haitian tion with the World Food Recovery Commission Program (WFP), the Food (IHRC), which was set up in and Agricultural Organization April to coordinate and over - (FAO) and the International see the recovery and recon - Organization for Migration struction campaign, announced (IOM), is expected to provide last month that it will back temporary jobs for 300,000 $220 million worth of U.N. people over the next 12 projects. The U.N. months. Development Program (UNDP) reported that it has Æ Back to school tool kits ready

iami-Dade County on subjects ranging from - Photograph by Derrick Scott Public Schools choice schools through dual Jamaican-born teacher Delrose Clarke, right, accepts a citation given by Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rollins-Blake for her 30 M“2010-2011 Back-to- enrollment, graduation years of service to the Baltimore Public School system. Maurine Murray presented the citation on the mayor’s behalf during a School Tool Kit” is now avail - requirements to parent service of thanksgiving commemorating Jamaica’s 48th year of Independence. The service, organized by the Jamaica able online for parents and involvement and school safety. Association of Maryland, was held on Aug. 29. students. It is available in English, The tool kit was created Haitian creole and Spanish. to inform parents about dif - Visit http://news.dade - Miami Book Fair International set for Nov. 14-21 schools.net/toolkit1011.htm ferent programs that support stablished writers from U.S. selling books. This year, Considered” host Michele for information in English, students’ needs. Students can throughout the United the fair will celebrate the litera - Norris, plus Ann Beattie, Kate http://news.dadeschools.net/t benefit from information States, including many ture and culture of Mexico. DiCamillo, Emilio Estefan and found in the tool kit and par - oolkit1011span.htm for infor - E with Caribbean roots, are Among the confirmed Jonathan Franzen. mation in Spanish and ents may also use it to find scheduled to attend Miami authors are tennis superstar Other scheduled events http://news.dadeschools.net/t out about important dates and Book Fair International 2010. Venus Williams, Harvard biolo - include the “Evenings With…” oolkit1011cr.htm for Haitian policies regarding their child’s The 27th edition of the gist and naturalist Edward O. series, “IberoAmerican creole. education. weeklong literary gathering, Wilson, MacArthur Fellow and Authors” program, “Student The kit has information Æ presented by the Florida Center Haitian American author Literary Encounters”, and the for the Literary Arts at Miami Edwidge Danticat, screenwriter “Weekend Festival of Dade College, will be held Nov. and author Nora Ephron, musi - Authors”.. 4-H ‘meet and greet’ in Miami 14-21 at the MDC’s Wolfson cian Patti Smith and South For updates on the fair, Campus in downtown Miami. Florida favorite Dave Barry. call 305-237-3528 ; www.miami - he Miami-Dade 4-H Participants will have an The “Street Fair”, sched - Also, humorist Ian Frazier, bookfair.com , or e-mail Youth Program will opportunity to meet 4-H staff, uled to run Nov. 19-21 , is fight doctor Ferdie Pacheco, [email protected] . Thost a “meet and greet” learn about educational pro - expected to feature more than comics creator Charles Burns, Æ orientation for new and grams and activities, review 200 vendors from around the NPR’s “All Things returning adult members with sample curriculum, ask ques - 4-H interest. tions and obtain necessary The event will be held information to start a 4-H club. from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. To make a reservation, Sept.14 at 4-H’s office at contact 4-H Secretary Liz Miami International Mall, Gonzalez at 305-592-8044 or 1455 N.W. 107th Ave., Suite via email at [email protected] . 906. Æ 14 • CARIBBEAN TODAY • SEPTEMBER 2010 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ‘Miami Carnival’ jumps up Oct. 10 ‘Hands of Haiti’ art exhibit opens at new home in South Florida at Miami International Airport MIAMI, Florida – A relief who visit Miami will be greet - MIAMI, Florida - The 2010 Miami Carnival Inc. (MCI) One Carnival Host program to support Haitian ed by some of the best produc - Miami Carnival, the colorful and Broward Caribbean Committee and BCCI repre - artists affected by the country’s tion Haiti has to offer,” says Caribbean celebration held Carnival Inc. (BCCI) united sentative, was quoted as say - devastating earthquake in Carrié. “The collaboration annually in South Florida, will last year to host the carnival, ing in a recent press release. January has resulted in “Hands between the HCAA and be held on Oct. 10 at its new which reportedly attracted “We are excited about the of Haiti”, an exhibit featuring Miami International Airport home, Sun Life Stadium over 50,000 people on carnival possibilities that are ahead of more than 60 major works by serves to honor artists that (Dolphin Stadium) in the City day. us with a viable venue, artists living in Haiti who have deserve attention not only for of Miami Gardens. This Caribbean carnival renewed energy and the con - continued their craft despite their masterful work but for The Miami Broward One cultural experience offers a tinued support of our band - challenging circumstances. their rather particular stories Carnival Host Committee has blend of colors, pageantry and leaders, masqueraders, steel The exhibit is on display of survival and resilience.” signed a memorandum of fantasy and is depicted bands and promoters. The for the first time ever at Miami Yolanda Sánchez, fine arts understanding with Sun Life through a kaleidoscope of cos - time spent over the last few International Airport’s Stadium and its affiliates and tumes, steel bands, calypso, months provided us with a South Terminal Gallery the Miami Dolphins organiza - soca and konpa music. foundation to elevate Miami through Mar. 2011. It tion to secure the stadium as a “The richness and diversi - Carnival to a new level.” features works of cut venue for the Miami Carnival ty of the Caribbean culture is For more information metal, woven sequined on Columbus Day Weekend an important part of the fabric on the carnival, visit flags, sculptures made each year. that makes South Florida www.miamibrowardcarni - from discarded urban Miami Broward One unique,” Mario Zamora, val.com or call 305-653-1877 . materials, carnival Carnival Host Committee, director of Miami Broward Æ masks, clay pottery and photography. The Haitian Cultural Arts Alliance (HCAA), a not-for- profit foundation based in Miami’s Little Haiti area, created the Haiti’s best in art on show at MIA. Haitian Art Relief Fund (HARF) soon after the and cultural affairs director at January earthquake to help MIA, added: “It is our collec - preserve Haitian art treasures tive hope that Hands of Haiti salvaged from the devastation will promote awareness and and to support the ongoing interest in the arts of Haiti and work of artists living in Haiti. will encourage artisans to con - Edouard Duval Carrié, tinue the development of their artist/director of HCAA, asked artistic heritage and traditions. local artists to donate work This exhibition is a testament that was sold at a special pavil - to the Haitian spirit, their opti - ion at the Arte America Art mism and their love of life.” Fair in Miami Beach in March. MIA’s South Terminal The proceeds from those dona - Gallery is located pre-security tions have helped fund the at the Terminal J International “Hands of Haiti” exhibit. Greeter’s Lobby on the fourth “We are pleased to present floor mezzanine. Hands of Haiti in the recently built South Terminal Gallery, Æ where millions of travelers ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS • Jimmy Cliff for Miami show of Haitian children in the aftermath Grammy winner and recent Rock of January’s devastating earth - and Roll Hall of Fame inductee quake. Jamaica’s Jimmy Cliff will next The museum gallery is located month return to Miami for his first at 770 N.E. 125th St. performance in the South Florida city in nearly two decades. • N.Y.’s Labor Day Parade on The concert will be staged at 8 Sept. 6 p.m. Oct. 15 at the John S. and The mother of all Caribbean festi - James L. Knight Concert Hall in vals in the United States, the West downtown Miami. Indian Carnival Festival, is set to Tickets available through the rumble in Brooklyn, New York on Adrienne Arsht Center box office by Sept. 6. calling 305-949-6722 or online at The Brooklyn-anchored historic www.arshtcenter.org . event, often described as the largest parade and festival in the • ‘Haitian Child’ photo exhibit U.S., usually attracts over 3.5 mil - The International Christian School, lion participants annually. in collaboration with Friends of the This year’s street parade will Orphans, will present a photography kick off at 11 a.m. from and art exhibit, titled “Through the Schenectady Avenue and Eastern Eyes of a Haitian Child”, this month Parkway. This is a change from at the Museum of Contemporary Art previous years, when it started (MOCA) in North Miami, Florida. from Buffalo and Rogers avenues. The exhibit, which opens at 7 p.m. on Sept. 24 and runs through Compiled from various sources. Sept. 26 , offers a look into the life Æ CARIBBEAN TODAY • SEPTEMBER 2010• 15 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Taxman seizes Bounty Killer’s cars Miss Jamaica places second at Miss Universe KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Miss Tax officials have seized two Jamaica Universe Yendi vehicles belonging to Phillips secured the runner-up Jamaican dancehall artiste spot in the Miss Universe 2010 Bounty Killer after efforts to pageant last month. get him to pay outstanding Phillips rocked the taxes failed. swimwear and evening gown The Special Enforcement competition. But many believe Unit (SET) of the Island it was her answer to the ques - Revenue Department, with tion on the death penalty which the support of the police, shot her into the top two spots. moved into Bounty Killer’s Phillips, who also had residence in St. Andrew and made the top 10 in the Miss took away two top class auto - World pageant, said only the mobiles. The entertainer, creator has the right to take whose real name is Rodney another human life as he is Pryce, is said to owe millions the only one who created life. of dollars in outstanding taxes Bounty Killer Miss Mexico was crowned and is the second Jamaican Miss Universe 2010. artiste to have had their vehi - Officials said the Inland Miss Puerto Rico was the cles seized by the authorities Revenue Department would other Caribbean national to over the non-payment of only take action when all secure a position in the top 15, taxes. other efforts to collect out - but she did not make the top In July, the SET took standing taxes failed. five. Miss Phillipines was away a Mercedes Benz Æ named the fourth runner-up, belonging to Elephant Man. Miss Ukraine, the third run - ner-up and Miss Australia, the second runner-up. Neither Miss Trinidad and Tobago nor Another Marley film coming? Miss Haiti, both highly regarded, made the top 15. NEW YORK, N.Y. - Another - CaribWorldNews Miss Jamaica Yendi Phillipps, right, shows her excitement after being announced first television director wants to runner-up at the 2010 Miss Universe pageant. At left is eventual winner Jimena take a shot at producing a Æ Navarette, Miss Mexico. piece of the life of legendary reggae singer Robert Nesta Marley. Deadline London claims Caribbean tales for Toronto International Film Festival Emmy nominee Jenny Ash is TORONTO, Canada - their goal is to take Caribbean The United Nations set to zoom in on Marley. Ash Twenty-five Caribbean pro - films to the world and to be Industrial Development reportedly will focus the ducers and filmmakers are set the “go to” solution for Organization (UNIDO) will biopic on Marley’s time spent to attend the 2010 Toronto Caribbean filmmakers seeking fund the participation of six living in London in 1977 after International Film Festival, to penetrate the international established regional produc - he fled from Jamaica to the set for the Canadian city this marketplace, and internation - ers, all recipients of the 2009 English city after an attempt month. al buyers looking for quality UNIDO Cinematic & was made on his life. The Caribbean element of Caribbean-themed content. Entrepreneurship Motivation Marley Ash said the film will cen - the festival, scheduled to run “There is an explosion of Awards (CEMA). They ter on the love triangle from Sept. 9-19 , is being content coming out of the include Barbadian between Marley, his wife Rita legend.” added by the Caribbean Tales Caribbean and a need for a producer/director Alison and Cindy Breakspeare, a for - However, up to press Worldwide Distribution Inc. focused distribution strategy Saunders of the film “Hit for mer lover of the late reggae time, so she has not secured (CTWD), the recently formed to ensure that this gets the Six”; filmmakers Che artiste and mother of one of the rights to any of Marley’s film distribution company rep - best deals on the international Rodriguez and Rubadiri his children. songs, which would be instru - resenting the English-speak - market,” said Solomon. Victor from Trinidad and “There`s never been a fic - mental to any film on the life ing Caribbean. In Canada, the company Tobago; Clement Richards tion film about Marley,” Ash of the singer. CTWD was founded in will host a market develop - from Dominica; St. Lucian was quoted as saying. “We’ve May by Canadian-Trinidadian ment program for the 25 music video director Davina never had a sense of him as a - Edited from CaribWorldNews producer and director selected Caribbean producers Lee, and United States-based real man, as opposed to the Æ Frances-Anne Solomon, along that is aimed at supporting the Guyanese filmmaker and with principals such as CTWD growth of a Caribbean film actor Marc Gomes. Board Chair Dr. Keith Nurse; and television industry. This For more visit international media personali - will include a three-day “mar - http://caribbeantales-world - …Bob’s last live recording for release ty, producer and marketing ket incubator” from Sept. 6-9 , wide.com/ specialist Lisa Wickham; and a Caribbean-themed network - NEW YORK - The final live died form cancer on May 11, Jamaican American produc - ing launch party on Sept. 7 , - Edited from CaribWorldNews concert of reggae legend Bob 1981. er/director Mary Wells. and a marketplace brunch on Marley is set to hit stores this “Live Forever” encapsu - Company founders say Sept. 13. Æ month. lates the energy of that per - Marley fans will be able formance through the original to obtain the special double live recording, captured on CD in eco-friendly packaging tape by Marley’s engineer on a limited regional release Dennis Thompson. ‘Black Florida’ history in photos in Fort Lauderdale through Tuff Gong The album includes rendi - Black Florida: A to the civil rights era, covering the public about the cultural Distribution on Sept. 23. tions of “Uprising”, “Coming Photographic History” is the topics of slavery, anti- and historical contributions of The CD captures Marley’s In From The Cold”, “Work”, the focus of an exhibition black violence, education, African Americans to the last concert at Pittsburgh’s “Zion Train”, “Redemption “ currently on display at the black Seminoles, the black state of Florida. Stanley Theatre on Sept. 23, Song” and “Could You Be African-American Research church and blacks’ influence For more information, 1980, where the late reggae Loved”. The entire concert, Library and Cultural Center in developing Florida. call the African-American legend urged all to “Get Up, from his opening song to the in Broward County, Florida. Developed by the Research Library and Cultural Stand Up”, and they respond - final applause, spans the spe - The exhibition, which will African-American Research Center, located at 2650 Sistrunk ed loudly with “wo yo yo yo.” cial double album. be on show through Oct. 2, Library and Cultural Center, Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, at Later they discovered they documents the contributions with a grant from American 941-625-2845 . had witnessed history as it was - CaribWorldNews of African Americans in Express, the exhibit is Æ Marley’s last performance. He Æ Florida from the colonial era designed to raise awareness of 16 • CARIBBEAN TODAY • SEPTEMBER 2010 HEALTH Hot days bring harmful CARING FOR THE KIDS side effects

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Some 100-plus residents of the SOS Children’s Village in Jamaica recently received a care package filled with personal items and school supplies. The packages were prepared by nurses, doctors and staff members of South Miami Hospital and delivered by representatives from the hospital and Baptist Health International Center of Miami. The donations were part of efforts by Baptist Health International and South Miami Hospital, both divisions of Baptist Health South Florida, to support communities throughout Jamaica. “We are pleased to do what we can to make a difference in the lives of these children,” said Carol Biggs, vice president of the South Miami Heart Center at South Miami Hospital. Colon cancer: screening = prevention

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Host Eddy Edwards, right, gets down to the meat of food matters. in Jamaica, began airing last way for friends to pass the month on the Caribbean time, to the kitchen at island’s FLOW 100 cable Moxon’s Beach Club on the channel. island’s North Coast, where The 30-minute program they serve their own version features a variety of restau - of a stuffed chicken breast. rants and eateries in Jamaica, The show is hosted by each with their own unique Eddy Edwards, a South 18 • CARIBBEAN TODAY • SEPTEMBER 2010 TOURISM/TRAVEL PIECE OF CAKE: Jamaica offers quick, hassle-free weddings ouples on the hunt for a John Lynch, Jamaica’s director ister, airport transfers, wed - • Proof of citizenship - tropical destination to of tourism said in a recent ding cake and other special certified copy of birth Cexchange vows and cel - press release. requests. certificate, which ebrate the joys of wedded “The ease and conven - includes father’s name; bliss, can make their dreams ience in which people can get STEPS • Parent’s written con - come true in Jamaica. married, coupled with the Below is a listing of steps sent if under age 18; The destination makes is island’s vibrant culture and needed for a quick wedding in • Proof of divorce if making it easy for couples to unparalleled beauty, have Jamaica: applicable (original get married just 24 hours after made Jamaica a preferred Marriage license - certificate of divorce); their arrival; and to alleviate choice for destination wed - Couples can be married 24 and stress, some of the island’s dings.” hours after arriving in • Certified copy of death hotels and resorts are making Tourism promoters claim Jamaica, providing prior certificate for widow or the wedding arrangements to that with little advance plan - application has been made for widower . suit the desires of the bridal ning, a couple’s wedding day a marriage license. To apply For details on plan - couple. can be an effortless occasion. for a marriage license, contact ning a wedding in “It’s a piece of cake to tie Specially designed packages to Jamaica’s Ministry of Justice Jamaica, visit the the knot in Jamaica, with just suit a couple’s budget are at 876-906-4923. Jamaica Tourist Board’s 24 hours needed for couples being offered by hotels, Necessary documents - website at www.visitja - to receive a marriage license,” including the cost for the min - Jamaica does not require cou - maica.com or call the ples to take blood tests in JTB at 1-800-JAMAICA order to get married. (1-800-526-2422). File photograph Star Clipper cruise returns to Antigua However, the following docu - Hotels, resorts cutting through the red tape for visi - mentation is required: Æ tors in love. NEW YORK –Star Clippers is Antigua and Barbuda after returning to Antigua after Nina Elisabeth Nilssen, 29, of receiving an assurance from San Francisco, California, one the Baldwin Spencer govern - of its passengers, was found Carnival withdraws ‘Victory’ cruise from Dominica ment that security had been stabbed to death on Jan. 19 on ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – weekly calls here from Nov. 2. lenge to the government and improved following the death a trail just off the island’s famed The Dominica government “The loss of the Carnival people of Dominica.” of a passenger earlier this year. Pigeon Point Beach. said the decision by Carnival cruise line vessel after a 21- Savarin said the Carnival “Star Clippers has been Antigua and Barbuda is Cruise lines to withdraw one year relationship with cruise lines, with year round assured by the Antiguan gov - listed as one of six port calls of its vessels after 21 years will Dominica is a bitter blow to weekly calls to Dominica, pro - ernment that they have on the Royal Clipper’s 2010- have a severe impact on the the people of Dominica,” vided a weekly income to improved security on the 2011 seven-night “Windward” local tourism sector. Savarin said. “The loss of many service providers and island, particularly in the areas itinerary out of Barbados, as Immigration Minister employment in that sector that withdrawal would “create where our guests visit,” said well as on the 170-passenger Charles Savarin told a news impacting all business owners, a void not easily filled for Star Clippers Americas Star Clipper’s seven-night conference late last month taxmen, vendors, car opera - stakeholders in the tourism President Jack Chatham. “Leeward Islands” itinerary that the company had indicat - tors, fruit and beverage ven - sector.” The operator of the 227-passen - out of St. Maarten. ed it would stop the cruise line dors, banana farmers…is Æ ger Royal Clipper pulled out of Æ “Victory” from making its going to pose a major chal - CARIBBEAN TODAY • SEPTEMBER 2010• 19 SUCCESSFUL WOMEN IN BUSINESS ~ A Caribbean Today special feature Suzan McDowell - The definition of positive energy The theater is earthy, very DAWN A. DAVIS voice would be different.” “I always thought that my McDowell explained that being a Jamaican and an magical ~ Haydee Morales Circle of One Marketing is a American gave me a much erhaps one of the most ing myself for what I do more modern-focused, edgier broader perspective,” she said. uerto Rican-born recognized minority- today,” Morales said. company than her competitors. “I can negotiate in both Haydee Morales has Powned businesses in had a love affair with Morales is the costume South Florida, Circle of One worlds, I understand both cul - P designer and director at the tures, and so for me that gives dance and design all her life. Marketing, is the promotional internationally acclaimed me a definite edge.” voice behind some of Miami’s Miami City Ballet. The ballet Although only a small per - most prestigious firms. company is celebrating its centage of the marketing firm’s At the helm of this nine- 25th anniversary, and so is clients are Caribbean, year old company is Suzan Morales. She was with the McDowell’s first contract as a McDowell, a charismatic, con - company when the first cur - business owner came from fident, feisty ‘Jamerican’ tain went up. Ginger Bay Cafe, a Jamaican woman. The costume designer restaurant/bar/club in McDowell founded Circle began her journey into the - Hollywood, Florida. It was this of One Marketing on Dec. 17, atrical design when she and first business relationship that 2001 after 19 years in the elec - her family migrated to New helped motivate McDowell to tronic and print media indus - York in the 1960s. It was there create her marketing business. try. Surveying the market, the that her sister, Hilda Morales, Major corporations and business executive knew it was McDowell who danced with the Ballet de institutions have also contract - time to make the jump with a San Juan, joined the She believes her dual cultural ed McDowell to target the full service firm that could pro - American Ballet Theatre. heritage plays a part in the dis - Caribbean community. Miami’s vide media relations, promo - “I saw all the great tinctive character of her com - Adrienne Arsht Center for the tions, event management, cre - dancers of the 60s and 70s, the pany. Performing Arts, for example, Morales ative design and public rela - glorious time of dance at the signed on Circle of One tions. American Ballet Theatre. My EDGE Marketing to entice the Coming from a family of “The best way to start a visual training began there,” The product of a Jamaican Jamaican and Caribbean singers, dancers and designers business is to fill a void,” she was also an incentive to pur - Morales reminisced. said. “I looked around and saw father and an American moth - public to support the musical er, McDowell was born in “The Harder They Come”, a sue her artistic side. that there was only one other APPRENTICE Jamaica and attended Mona stage play based on the classic “My interest in the the - full service African Determined to learn all Prep and St. Andrew’s High Jamaican movie that made ater and dance was always, American/Caribbean advertis - she could about the theater schools before migrating to the singer Jimmy Cliff a household in my heart, in my soul. ing agency servicing this com - Unconsciously or subcon - and design, Morales studied munity. And, I knew that my United States. (Continued on page 22) sciously I feel that I was train - (Continued on page 22) Love and ideas lead to blooming success for Michele Sutton JUDITH HUDSON cover the base of a floral supermarkets wanted.” arrangement or may also be Michele Sutton has found suc - used to fill in between the SETBACKS cess while doing what she flowers. In 1989, with a growing, loves. “I thought, wow, this is profitable business, Sutton A cut foliage grower for beautiful!” Sutton recalls. leased a farm in central over 20 years, Sutton, howev - Not long after she began Florida. Her business flour - er, has had her fair share of distributing the fresh cut ished as she continued to sell challenges. foliage to local retail flower to bouquet makers who, in Those who know the busi - shops. While doing so, Sutton turn, sold to the supermarkets. nesswoman from Jamaica best did further research. She dis - However, in 1993, Sutton suf - describe her as hardworking covered the bouquet-making fered a setback when a severe and determined – two essen - industry that sold to super - freeze hit central Florida. tial qualities she attributes to markets in large volumes. Later that same year she lost a keeping her floral business Sutton was able to increase significant amount of her afloat. her sales volume dramatically products due to a new disease Sutton, president and while also getting her product that affected her crop. Also, founder of Sutton Ferneries, to the supermarkets via bou - the following year most of the fell in love with floral design - quet makers. bouquet makers Sutton sup - ing after a family member sent “From then on,” Sutton plied moved most of their pro - her some fresh cut foliage - recalls, “I learned more about duction to Colombia due to the greens that are used to the business and what the lower labor costs. Sutton Sutton

Ferneries’ sales plummeted. Ferneries’ sale support man - “Between 1993 and 2000, ager, said that the company were our most challenging has grown substantially since years,” she said. his five years. Undeterred, Sutton “When I first started, it turned her attention to trade was only two of us in the sales shows that targeted supermar - support department,” he said. kets. Now, instead of relying “Now there are six to seven on bouquet makers to get her people on my team and over products into the supermar - 105 people total in the compa - kets, Sutton started interact - ny.” ing with floral directors from Concepcion said that it the supermarkets. She remem - was Sutton’s hard work and bers it took 10 years for the perseverance that made it pos - supermarkets to take her seri - sible. He said Sutton travels ously, but finally it happened. constantly, seeking out ways to better the company. GROWTH Julio Concepcion, Sutton (Continued on page 20) 20 • CARIBBEAN TODAY • SEPTEMBER 2010 SUCCESSFUL WOMEN IN BUSINESS ~ A Caribbean Today special feature Marie Gill: An advocate for small, minority businesses Nicole Shelley - a model inspiration DAWN A. DAVIS about so that the business process.” t. Lucian-born Nicole plan is really a tool to grow Financing is also a focus Shelley, a former model ore than 20 ago, the business, a yardstick to Gill explains. She became Sand educator, has found Jamaican-born Marie measure performance. familiar with the U.S. Small a way to combine her passions MGill came to South “I also found while a lot Business Administration and with giving back to her com - Florida in the United States. of folks had a lot to say, they their guarantee programs. Gill munity. She had already explored the were not presenting them - also made it a point to learn Her company Nicole North American landscape. about the banks, their lending Shelley Models, which was With an entrepreneurial spirit criteria and the various lend - established in 2008, is an and expertise in business ing programs that are avail - events management company development, Gill surveyed able for small or minority with expertise in public rela - her new surroundings for businesses to navigate their tions, marketing, promotions opportunities. way through the finance maze. and fundraising. “I looked at the market - Her fashion models are place and saw that many GROWTH more than just pretty faces. Caribbean people, particularly M. Gill & Associates, Inc. They are vehicles to attract Jamaicans were moving into has grown tremendously over funding for the non-profit Shelley its 20 years. In 2002 the com - companies that serve those in Florida and the business cli - clients such as Sandals Hotels, pany won contracts with the need. mate here was growing, so I Caribe Express, the Rotary U.S. Department of “Why not utilize the lure wanted to be a part of that,” Club of Miami Beach, Miss Commerce to work with the of aesthetics to help raise Gill explains. Florida Teen Pageant, as well Minority Business money and raise awareness “I started working with as events honoring members Development Agency that is for not-for-profits,” said the Minority Business of the European Union dele - charged with helping minority Shelley. “It’s not just a runway Development Center. That gation. exposed me to the small and businesses. Under this con - show, it’s not just a beautiful tract M. Gill & Associates girl standing at the entrance of minority business community VEHICLE Gill operates the Minority an event, but there is a good here in Florida, and I was Whether through fashion Business Enterprise Center cause behind it. hooked. I saw how great the or non-fashion activities, selves well. So, I felt that mar - that provides marketing, “I wanted the company to need was. And indeed, the Shelley has been able to help keting and public relations financial, and technical servic - transcend the superficial U.S. Department of enhance revenue and aware - was an area where the need es to small and minority busi - nature that sometimes aes - Commerce had a fabulous ness for her clients. existed. That brought about ness to help them grow and thetics can create. Running program but people of color “Being a model myself, I my special focus on market - succeed. Today, the company my own business and doing were not taking advantage of felt that my profession was ing.” is still under contract with the this, knowing that I was using it. So I took it upon myself to not going to benefit many U.S. government. Gill also aesthetics for a good cause get involved and help to people unless I found a more HELP works closely with local gov - became very gratifying.” spread the word and provide significant way of reaching One of the issues that ernment agencies and inde - Over time, the business the service.” out,” she explained. many Caribbean folks were pendent corporations. attracted noted non-profit Gill opened M. Gill & “It’s about being obser - dealing with is the fact that The entrepreneur attrib - companies and other corpo - Associates, Inc. in 1990, focus - vant, satisfying the needs of they do not view themselves utes some of her success to rate clients such as The ing on creating a fertile cli - our customers in an expansive as minorities, and therefore the business foundation she American Heart Association, mate for small and minority way, in a way that they were not taking advantage of received in her native Association of Women in business owners. The busi - deserve. Our events are just a the special programs and Jamaica. After gaining an Communication, American nesswoman explained that vehicle for promotions and opportunities for this group. undergraduate degree in eco - Cancer Society, Florida Breast there are several different marketing, it’s the way that we “I took the time to nomics from the University of Cancer Coalition and the City programs available to poten - communicate.” explain that minority does not the West Indies, Gill went on of Miami. Through the com - tial small business owners and Another side of the entre - her goal is to provide the nec - mean inferior, but it means to Canada where she earned a pany’s corporate events and essary advice and counseling. access,” Gill says. “It’s about master’s in business adminis - management division, Shelley (Continued on page 23) Critical to all prospective busi - getting your business certified, tration. She returned to has hosted functions for ness owners is how to write a accessing government pro - Jamaica where she attained a business plan in a way that is grams by bidding on contracts. diploma in mass communica - Love and ideas lead to blooming attractive to a lender, says That led to helping these busi - tions. Gill. Part of the learning nesses develop their bid pro - A financial writer for The success for Michele Sutton process, she adds, is asking posals so that there was more Gleaner newspapers for a questions like what are the participation in government number of years, Gill sunk her (Continued from page 19) its top two selling product kinds of things I need to think programs and in the bidding lines. (Continued on page 23) Donna Stewart, an The company has earned accountant for the company, recognition from various also praised Sutton for her hard national business media work. Stewart has been with organizations including Inc. Sutton Ferneries since 1999. Magazine’s 5,000 fastest grow - “Michele had new ideas,” ing privately owned compa - Stewart said. “She did a lot of nies in the United States for promotions, lots of hard work, both 2007 and 2009. Other and now things have taken accolades include Business off. She is not one to lay back Leaders’ top 200 businesses in and let someone else do the 2008, Money Matters’ top 500 work. Michele will do produc - businesses in Florida for 2009, tion, accounting, anything it and this year’s top 50 entre - takes.” preneurs in Florida award. Today, Sutton Ferneries “Love what you do,” is supplies bouquets and Sutton’s advice to those arrangements under its intending to start their own “Ready To Go Greens”® business, “because if you product line to over 50 super - don’t, then when the chal - markets, including Winn Dixie lenges arise you won’t be able and Publix, with its two trade - to overcome them.” marked products and nation - ally recognized brands Judith Hudson is a freelance “Greens Drop-In”® bouquets writer for Caribbean Today. and “Add-a-Bloom”® pre- greened arrangements being Æ CARIBBEAN TODAY • SEPTEMBER 2010• 21 SUCCESSFUL WOMEN IN BUSINESS ~ A Caribbean Today special feature It’s not about money, it’s about conquest ~ Catherine Malcolm ‘We’re Having A Party’ with DAWN A. DAVIS opened in Dec. 1989. Famous the business got its name. “…I for its jerk stew peas, Jerk started calling friends to find Francine Powers catering atherine Malcolm and out if they wanted jerk chicken Desmond, her husband and pork for Christmas…So, I JUDITH HUDSON above it.” Cof 28 years, came to went out and got about 100 She said because of the South Florida in 1988 seeking pounds of chicken and pork. rancine Powers used to recession she lost most of her warmer weather. The biting When Desmond came make a living as a flight corporate clients, and has since cold of Canada was no longer home…he stayed out until Fattendant in her native turned her attention to catering appealing. about 4 a.m. shoveling and country of Trinidad, but in at weddings. Powers explained She was pregnant with her cleaning snow. When he came 1986 she decided to relocate that the economic problems daughter and had two boys, six in, I said to him, ‘you look like to the United States. have strengthened her resolve and three years old. Her fre - a jerk machine’, and it clicked, Like most Caribbean and made her seek other ways quent cravings brought her to that was it. The next morning immigrants in the U.S., to steer her business. Charlie’s Pastries on 12th we printed the name on every - Powers wanted to make a bet - “I assembled a good team Street in the Lauderhill Mall. body’s package of jerk - Merry ter life for her self. She said of workers,” she said. “I have That’s where Malcolm saw the Christmas from the Jerk she had an idea of what she the best chefs and trained available space that would Machine.” wanted to do, but she was employees now.” soon become Jerk Machine. unsure which avenue to pur - To generate even more She talked to Desmond about Malcolm GROWTH sue to make her dream come attention, Powers joined opening a restaurant. After all, The business grew tremen - through as she was in a for - Business Network they had done quite a bit of Machine has become the go- dously in South Florida. At eign country were everything catering in Canada. to-place in the community for one point there were eight was new. “I said to Desmond later, anything jerk, including chick - restaurants. But the economic Then a friend introduced ‘let us take the leap of faith, let en, pork and oxtail. The downturn that started in 2008, her to catering. us do it’,” she recalled. strong, pungent aroma of plus other factors, had a nega - “Catering was the furthest The flagship restaurant on 12th pimento, scotch bonnet pepper tive effect. Today there are thing from my mind,” Powers Street, in what is frequently and cloves greets customers as three locations in Broward said. “But I fell in love with it referred to as “Jamaica Hill”, they enter the door. The chef County, Florida. However, immediately.” has become a reality. But it behind the delectable recipes is franchising is still in the cards. Lacking the funds and was not easy. Halfway through Desmond. Catherine manages “The only way to go is training that were needed to building the store, the the business side. up,” said Malcolm. start a business, Powers start - Malcolms ran out of money. Malcolm has always “…Business is my passion. It’s ed operating out of her home. They went to just about every embraced the entrepreneurial not about money, it’s about the She worked and saved the bank in town to raise capital, spirit. In Canada, the couple’s conquest. I know I can do this. money that was needed to buy but without success. weekends were spent catering I am good at it.” the tools that she would need. Powers “I had to think creatively,” for friends and family. Word of “I also had to learn how Malcolm said. mouth led to more clients and Dawn A. Davis is a freelance to adapt to a new country,” International. their “side” business grew. writer for Caribbean Today. Powers said. “I also had to do “This has helped,” she GO-TO PLACE “It was Christmas Eve,” Æ a lot of networking.” said, “because I can refer my Finally, the restaurant Malcolm said, recalling how While Powers were con - business to other people.” ducting business out of her home, she found ways in PROGRESS Merline Barton: ‘Champion’ voice for the underserved which to strengthen her craft. Eleanor Astaphan, a co- She enrolled at Florida worker and friend of Powers, elebrated as date is to work with senior resi - International University said she is impressed at how “Community dences that house elderly resi - where she took far the company Champion” for the City dents on a fixed income. Barton C classes that were has progressed. and her team provide educa - of Miami, Jamaican-born “Like most businesses in “I watched tional workshops, counseling, part of the Merline Barton was selected the U.S. we have been Francine work out management, and some utility tourism and hos - from a field of many for pro - affected (by the reces - of her garage,” and medical expense assistance pitality manage - moting health initiatives for Astaphan said. through donations from various ment program. sion). But I just have to people in her community. “She started slow Barton was singled out by churches. They also offer grief, The course focus - dig my heels in and rise healthy lifestyle and depression es on hotels, above it” and now look General Mills’ Feeding Dreams where it has taken program that recognizes those counseling programs. restaurants and – Powers her.” who give of themselves for the Barton also supports the catering manage - Astaphan betterment of society. She is homeless. They are given coun - ment. She did the noted that despite her among a field of 10 chosen from seling and directed to other food related courses. achievements, Powers has cities across the United States, traditional health facilities if Powers also attended the one of whom will be named Barton they desire. The initiative part - Dade County Public School remained humble. National Grand Champion. ners with the Homeless Trust, Adult Education Program, “Anyone who wants to run a saw the need for a special pro - working with the needy to get where she learned the skills of company can look to her,” “It’s rewarding to know gram for the children of the that your hard work has been them tested for communicable gourmet cooking. Astaphan said. families they were serving. She health or mental issues. If pos - By 1994, Powers saved She added that Powers’s recognized,” said Barton. started a job training/job place - Barton is executive director sible, some may be placed in enough money and was able success would not have hap - ment program that is today a group homes. to move the business from her pened if she was not deter - and co-founder of the Miami- major part of her work. She based Thelma Gibson Health Barton did not come from home to a cooperate location. mined and willing to work hard. later focused on health and a health services background. She named her company “When you really look at Initiative, a non-profit health social development. After graduating from Alpha “We’re Having A Party”. Inc. where she started from, it is agency that offers social and “There was just so much Academy, a high school in From there, Powers caters at sheer determination and hard health service programs to at- more that was needed beyond risk minority seniors, youth Jamaica, she went to New York corporate events. work that has led her down economic development,” she to further her studies. She first this path,” said Astaphan. and the homeless. She has explained. served Coconut Grove, Coral went into banking, then moved DIGGING IN Powers said it is never easy to Gables, South Miami, and its to the airline industry before She added that even though start a company, and to stay in TRUST “finding a greater cause.” business you have to love environs, with love and com - Barton earned the trust of her company is doing well, passion for the past eight years. Her selection as Miami’s there is always room for what you do. the community. She brought in Community Champion is testa - “Stay focused,” she a licensed social worker, plus improvement, especially with BEGINNINGS ment to her advocacy for the the recession that the U.S. is stressed, “Keep your vision. mental health and nursing stu - underserved and displaced. Stay committed or it won’t last.” It started about 22 years dents from the University of now facing. ago when she was hired as a Miami and Nova Southeastern “Like most businesses in - D.A. Davis Judith Hudson is a freelance project coordinator for eco - University. the U.S we have been affect - writer for Caribbean Today. nomic development in Miami’s Part of the initiative’s man - Æ ed,” she said. “But I just have west coast community. Barton to dig my heels in and rise Æ 22 • CARIBBEAN TODAY • SEPTEMBER 2010 SUCCESSFUL WOMEN IN BUSINESS ~ A Caribbean Today special feature The theater is earthy, very magical ~ Haydee Morales

(Continued from page 19) Baryshnikov was there. I saw something - a “Like the company, I am the productions, I went to the particular trim, a going to be celebrating my fashion illustration, design, rehearsals. I got to see all the particular fabric. 25th anniversary with the and draping at two of New incredible dancers. It was a I simulate as Miami City Ballet,” she said. York’s best schools, Fashion magical time for me.” closely as possi - “I came to the company in Institute of Technology and ble, and because 1986 to help create its first Parsons School of Design. She VISION I know what ballet, ‘El Amor Brujo’, cho - worked as an illustrator for Morales works with a cre - each fabric does, reographed by Richard Simplicity Patterns. But cos - ative team at the Miami City how they drape, Tanner. I was there when the tume design was her passion. Ballet, including her sister how they feel, I first curtain went up. I really “I find the theater is Maria, an artist, painter and am able to recre - saw an amazing future for the earthy, its very magical, so I sculptor. They collaborate on ate the cos - company and I sensed that think my heart was there from the designs often seen in the tume,” she there was something very spe - the very beginning,” she said. dance costumes. explained. cial happening in Miami.” Morales worked as an “If it’s something that has “It’s really Edward Villella, the com - apprentice with the Barbara a story behind it, like Jose important that pany’s co-founder and artistic Matera Costume Shop in New Varona and Edward Villella’s you project on director, convinced Morales to York City, probably one of the ‘The Neighborhood stage the choreo - stay. The rest is history, 25 largest costume shops in Ballroom’, you have to go grapher’s vision. years of design and creative Manhattan. back to history,” she You start inspiration. “Barbara Matera really explained. “You also must researching and “I know the dancers are influenced me greatly, she have a lot of dialogue with the you bring in your the ones that get the flowers, taught me all my skills, the choreographer and come up thoughts and the dancers are the ones that making of jackets, dancewear, with ideas together about feelings. I listen bow, the dancers are the ones unitards, tights,” she said. ‘My interest in the theater and dance was always, in my color and texture. I also look a lot to the heart, in my soul,’ says Morales. that get the cheers,” said “With her I worked in all the at a lot of artwork and I am music. I go to Morales. “But, when the cur - productions. No matter what also inspired by nature.” rehearsals. If it is very regal and elegant you tain goes up and the audience you learn in school, if you Morales has worked on something extremely athletic gasps, that is my applause. I am don’t practice in the right way, create something to replicate productions such as George where dancers may roll on the that vision.” not standing by myself, I am with the right people, it really Balanchine’s “The floor, you do not create a tutu, standing for the group of cre - doesn’t stick with you and you Morales’s love for the Nutcracker” and “Prodigal you create something that is Miami City Ballet and cos - ative people that I work with. I don’t get to master it. Son”, Paul Taylor’s “Company very close to the body so that couldn’t be anywhere else.” “We made costumes tume design is evident in her B”, Twyla Tharp’s “Nine it is easy for the dancers to enthusiasm and excitement for ‘Don Quixote’ for the Sinatra Songs” and others. achieve all the movements - D. A. Davis American Ballet Theatre when speaking about her cre - “My creation comes at the that the choreography ative role with the company. Æ at the time when Mikhail moment that you cannot find demands. If it is something Suzan McDowell - The definition of positive energy (Continued from page 19) ties around critical social issues. expression of God, He is the Among its clients are The source of my supply. I have name. Children’s Trust Miami Heart always been energetic, from I Clients also seek out the Gallery, a traveling photo - was a little girl. In fact, my marketing company for design graphic exhibition of children father says I am just a little bit work, one of its strengths. The in Miami-Dade’s foster care ‘extra’. University of Miami School of system; The Education Fund, “My personality is a gift Medicine’s 2010 annual report whose mission is to improve and it can also be a curse. There was designed by McDowell Miami-Dade public schools; are a lot of people that are put and her team. The Mentoring Center, that off by it and there are people Whether it’s multi-media provides skills to youth and that are drawn to it; they realize management, public relations adults; Voices United, that that I am also intelligent and or advertising, the company inspires young people through fun, but there are times when has an impressive list of corpo - the arts; and the state of my personality tires people out. rate clients, including Broward Florida’s Medicaid program, I’ve lost jobs because people County Transit, Florida which informed beneficiaries of don’t want to deal with me Memorial University, Burger a changing system. because I am a little too King, Delancyhill PA, Planned much...I am an extrovert.” Parenthood and Lite FM. ‘EXTRA’ She credits her 14-year-old The company also Always on the go, daughter Sydney for helping acknowledges its social respon - McDowell is the ultimate mar - her maintain equilibrium. sibility. The creation of a Social keting machine. So, what is her Sydney is the best thing she Marketing division means pro - driving force? What is the did in her life, McDowell viding marketing and advertis - source of her non-stop energy? emphasized, adding that her Daughter Sydney, right, helps McDowell maintain her equilibrium. ing services for non-profits with “God is the beginning and daughter’s calm, quiet charac - a goal of mobilizing communi - “alpha male”. Her outgoing Indeed, the name Circle of the end,” she said. “I am an ter is the complete opposite of personality is a natural counter One also sums up McDowell’s hers. to that phenomenon. However, philosophy. “I don’t just love my knowing that society is not “At the Universal Truth daughter,” she said. “I actually easily changed, her staff for Better Living we have a like her as a person.” reflects varying cultures, races saying, ‘I am one with God, I As positive, professional, and genders. am one with all people, I am emotional, and energetic as “The good thing about one with the One’. To me, McDowell is, she recognizes owning your own business is ‘One’ is God. So, as it says on that being a woman in business that you have nobody telling my website, ONE love, ONE means working twice as hard you what to do,” McDowell planet, ONE hope. Welcome as her male counterparts. She said. “The bad thing about to the Circle.” said there is a legitimacy that owning your own business is people assume when you walk you have nobody telling you Dawn A. Davis is a freelance into a room with a man, and it what to do. That sums up my writer for Caribbean Today. becomes more noticeable experience.” when that man is white and an Æ CARIBBEAN TODAY • SEPTEMBER 2010• 23 SUCCESSFUL WOMEN IN BUSINESS ~ A Caribbean Today special feature Never rush people to make bad decisions’ ~ Maria Kong DAWN A. DAVIS According to the real Management, Inc., set up a we are a HUD approved the market has finally come estate executive, as part of its special foundation that has counseling agency. It is grati - back to responsible, ethical s the immediate past community focus, Chase has counseled thousands of new fying to me to see the relief, and credible lending. Rates president of the the tears of joy, when we can are where they should be and ANational Association keep a homeowner in their lenders are now making sure of Real Estate Brokers home.” buyers can really afford the (NAREB), and now president homes, she said. It all boils of the not-for-profit arm FUTURE down to integrity, Kong National Association of Real And what about the stressed. Estate Brokers Foundation future of the housing market? “You must have a passion (NAREBF), real estate guru Kong explained that interest for what you do,” she Maria Kong is continuing her rates are at the lowest they explained. “You have to be work of inspiring confidence have ever been, so this is the patient, knowing why you in an industry that builds time to buy. The market is no have to be patient. The buyer dreams. longer artificially inflated, she has to find the exact house, But, for Kong, energizing said, but people are hurting. the exact, price, and a house the market means working Importantly though, the U.S. that they connect with. You with its future players. states have money to help should never rush people to Kong started the National those in foreclosure or close make bad decisions just to get Youth Mentorship program to it, and this is the kind of a commission. It’s about pas - under her leadership as information homeowners sion, integrity, credibility.” NAREB president. Now at need to know, she added. the foundation level, the pro - Kong noted that although Dawn A. Davis is a freelance gram has been expanded into many people have been affect - writer for Caribbean Today. a national effort that is admin - ed by depressed home values, Æ istered through local chapters around the country. It focuses on education, financial litera - Kong Nicole Shelley - a model inspiration cy and leadership skills for youth ages eight to 18. gifted several homes to the home owners on the critical (Continued from page 20) “We formulate programs for training kids, parents, teachers Deserving youngsters can also NAREBF, which helps fund subject of financial literacy, preneur’s company, The One get scholarships to further some of the programs the loan modification, home so that everybody is on the On One Group, handles same page,” said Shelley. their education. non-profit has created. improvement, debt manage - events, marketing and promo - “We are preparing them Specifically, she explains, the ment and fair housing issues. tion, personal and profession - to be future leaders,” Kong bank has donated five proper - The agency, Housing ENERGY al development, and commu - “Everything that we do explained. “We believe we can ties located throughout the Foundation of America, is a nications workshops for rescue our youth through United States, including HUD approved counseling comes down to three major clients seeking to sell their components, energy, commu - motivation and positive role California, Chicago, Atlanta, organization. services without the fashion models. We are also seeking Miami and Texas. The homes Kong urges potential first- nication, and vision,” she aesthetic. added. “The to take first time offenders, are rehabilitated and sold and time home buyers to get edu - Shelly take them under our wings funds generated from the sales cated about the process. She energy you proj - also has inter - ect is what will and turn them into positive are used for NAREBF pro - explained that there is an national citizens and redirect their grams. eight hour housing literacy make you or clients. With a break you in lives. We are building them class that is required by HUD, degree in for their own dreams.” LITERACY which offers information whatever you are international trying to accom - Although Kong’s focus Appointed to the about home ownership. At the relations and now is on the NAREBF, she is National Diversity Board end of the course, participants plish. The way modern lan - you communicate an integral part of the Past through National Association are given a certificate that guages from Presidents Council that gives of Realtors, Kong is deter - they will need for government is a manifestation Florida of the kind of recommendations to and mined to make the industry grants. Pre-qualification by a International works closely with NAREB. accessible to all. The associa - reputable lender is the next energy that is University, within you. The Still able to work with major tion has instituted an intern - step. This process, she said, is plus educa - partners, such as Fannie Mae, ship program that places real being utilized by hundreds of vision that you tional training have is a manifes - Freddie Mac, HUD (Housing estate hopefuls in some of the Caribbean first-time buyers. in Britain, and Urban Development), major federal housing and “I have had clients come tation of how you Denmark, communicate.” and the major banks like government offices. in to this office who are losing France, and Bank of America, Wells Kong is also involved in their homes, and we work Shelley’s phi - Rome, this losophy and Fargo, and Chase, Kong the Caribbean community. together to get them help and multi-lingual makes sure qualified buyers The native of Jamaica, stop the bank foreclosure,” Shelley entrepreneurial dynamo is spirit is the con - gain access to affordable fund - through her own successful said Kong. “And, it does not poised to take ing. firm, Markon Realty & cost them anything because tinuation of a legacy. She is no her company to the next level. newcomer to the world of Among Shelley’s objectives is business ownership. Her fami - to help build self-esteem, ly, which still resides in St. Marie Gill: An advocate for small, minority businesses character, and responsible citi - Lucia, own and operate a zens. The creation of My Kids of the business. to make our weddings company, television (Continued from page 20) Country Club, the educational Asked what motivates goals. ministry and real estate office. and parent-oriented division, teeth into the business world her, Gill says: “I try to be as “This is very close to my “What we do as a family is a step in that direction. and financial markets with rel - centered as I can, with my heart. This is the thing that of business owners is enhance The tea parties and after- ish. She rounded out her busi - maker. I am trying and learn - gets me up in the mornings lives, whether its by increasing school programs run through ness background as a key ing to be a better person spiri - and keeps me up at night. It’s revenue, raising awareness, the My Kids Country Club for player in the Urban tually. My faith in God and my always about the joy of help - improving relationships,” she children ages five to 12 years, Development Corporation, church family at Holy Family ing other people. If there isn’t said. “...When you are pas - teaches etiquette and the fun - under the leadership of Gloria Episcopal Church are a bless - a focus on making life better sionate about what you do, it damentals of philanthropy. Knight, and later worked with ing to me. I also have friends for somebody, I don’t want it.” automatically means that you Shelley believes that it is the sugar industry and the that really care about me. My are genuine.” never too early to teach youth Ministry of Tourism. She left staff, I am blessed with a Dawn A. Davis is a freelance how to be socially conscious. Jamaica to explore other group of people that really writer for Caribbean Today. - D.A. Davis She does this through positive experiences, eventually work - share my ideals and who personal development and Æ ing in the hospitality industry, believe in the mission of the Æ strong communication skills. where she learned all aspects company and work hard for us 24 • CARIBBEAN TODAY • SEPTEMBER 2010 FYI Florida homeowners eligible for rebate after upgrading air conditioning lorida residents are being “I encourage Floridians to Rebate will be on a first- pump that meets federal ener - rebate program is made possi - encouraged to find out learn about the state and fed - come, first-served basis. Visit gy tax credits standards can ble by a grant from the federal Fhow they can receive a eral financial rebate incentives the website to learn details begin taking the first steps American Recovery and Florida ENERGY STAR® and consider upgrading their that will increase consumers’ towards qualifying for a Reinvestment Act and Florida Residential HVAC rebate by residential air conditioning likelihood of receiving a rebate. legislation signed by Crist in visiting www.rebates.com/flori - system beginning August 30,” rebate. Consumers who pur - Administered by the 2009. dahvac. Florida Governor Charlie chase and install a new central Florida Energy and Climate Æ Florida homeowners who Crist said. “This investment air conditioner, air source heat Commission and the upgrade their air conditioning will benefit consumers, busi - pump or geothermal heat Governor’s Energy Office, the systems can qualify to receive nesses and our entire state a $1,500 rebate. The program economy, as well as increase CONSERVATION To register or for more infor - work for continued success will end on Dec. 31 or when energy savings and improve WORKSHOP mation, call 311 or visit through its programs, a plat - the $15 million in rebate funds the value of many Florida The Miami-Dade Cooperative http://green.miamidade.gov. form from which the associa - are depleted. homes.” Extension Division will host a tion and its members can posi - free “Rain Barrel & Water BREAKFAST tively impact the lives of oth - Conservation Workshop” United Way of Broward ers. from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 11 County, Florida will hold a Tickets are available at at the Miami Beach Botanical breakfast this month to kick www.sknaf.org. Garden, 2000 Convention off its campaign season by Center Dr. highlighting 2010 initiatives. ‘OPERATION GREEN Reservations are required. The breakfast will be held LEAVES’ To sign up, call Lize Luna at from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Sept. Operation Green Leaves 305-248-3311 , ext. 242 . 16 at Signature Grand 6900 W. (OGL), the environmental State Road 84, Davie non-profit founded by Nadine CONSUMER GUIDE For ticket information, visit Patrice two decades ago to This month, the Miami-Dade www.unitedwaybroward.org or help bring back the depleted Consumer Services contact Soraya Joseph at forests of Haiti, will celebrate Department will host a free 954-462-4850 ext. 150 or its 20th anniversary at 6:30 workshop to educate con - [email protected] p.m. Sept. 24 at the Solares sumers on how to collect on a . Garden in Doral, South judgment. Florida. The workshop will be held ELECTION GUIDE For more information, call at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at the A “Campaign Skills Seminar” 305-644-9000 , visit www.ogl - North Dade Regional Library, sponsored by the Miami-Dade haiti.com or, for tickets, e-mail 2455 N.W. 183rd St. in Miami Commission on Ethics and [email protected] . Gardens. Public Trust, to help candi - For more information, dates, campaign staff members PINEAPPLE BALL call the Consumer Services and volunteers learn the rules The 10th annual Pineapple Department at 305-375-3677 or for running a clean election Ball will be held on Oct. 15 at visit www.miamidade.gov/csd . race, will be held from 6:30 Fairchild Botanical Garden in p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at Miami, Florida. SAVING ENERGY the Miami City Commission The evening will include a Miami-Dade County Chambers in that South twilight champagne trolley gar - Commission Chairman Dennis Florida city. den tour at 6:30 p.m . Chef C. Moss will host a Home The Commission Chambers Cindy Hutson will supply a Energy Savings Workshop is located at 3500 Pan American gourmet meal and deserts, plus in District 9 from 6:30 p.m. Drive. wines and spirits. The evening to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at For more information, call will include dancing. the Phichol E. Williams Robert Thompson at 305-350- There will also be a pres - Community Center, 951 0630 or e-mail entation of the 2010 Award of S.W. Fourth St., Homestead, [email protected]. Excellence to Dr. Guy Harvey, Florida. Registration marine biologist, artist and begins at 6 p.m. GRANTS FOR YOUTH environmentalist. Proceeds UnitedHealth Group is accept - from the Pineapple Ball, pre - ing applications for grants up sented by the Jamaica to $1,000 for children and Committee Inc., are expected young adults who create pro - to benefit several charitable grams in their communities to causes in Jamaica. combat childhood obesity. Reservations are being Applications must be sub - accepted by email at mitted online before midnight [email protected]. on Oct. 22. To obtain an appli - cation, visit TELEPHONE SCAM www.YSA.org/HEROES. The Social Security Administration in the United CELEBRATING ST. KITTS States is cautioning people AND NEVIS about responding to requests Kittitians and Nevisians will for financial information over observe their federation’s 27th the telephone. anniversary as a sovereign Social Security will not call nation this month. a recipient and ask for their While Sept. 19 will mark personal information, such as the Independence Day for St. Social Security number or Kitts and Nevis, members of banking information. If some - the St. Kitts and Nevis one contacts you and asks for Association of Florida plan to this kind of information, do host their 12th annual not give it, the agency warns. Independence Dinner and Ball Visit a local Social Security on Sept 18 . office or call the Social Security’s Under the theme toll free number at 1-800-772- “Building Our Future, 1213 ( TTY 1-800-325-0778) for Honoring Service”, focus will more information. be placed on creating a frame - Æ CARIBBEAN TODAY • SEPTEMBER 2010• 25 BUSINESS Jamaican American investment summit set for Sept. 30 in N.Y. NEW YORK – The Jamaica investment Tourism Ed Bartlett are industries in mit’s agenda. American Chamber of approach for among the scheduled confer - the world’s “These are also at the top Commerce, in association with Jamaica and is ence speakers from Jamaica. emerging and of Jamaica’s investment agen - Gateway Capital Holdings, scheduled to Also expected to partici - growth mar - da for the next four years. LLC, will present the inaugu - become an pate are panelists and presen - kets, energy, JAIS 2010 will shine a spot - ral Jamaican-American annual event ters from the Jamaica Stock technology light on these areas of growth, Investment Summit (JAIS) in New York. Exchange (JSE), financial and entertain - which we believe are of partic - 2010 on Sept. 30 in New York It is expected advisory firms and legal ment are in ular interest to the U.S. City. to provide Stewart investment advisory firms, the top five,” Samuda investor.” JAIS 2010 is expected to real-time data plus capital market and fund Neil Lowe, For more information, offer an investment informa - and analysis to managers, and business and managing partner and chief call the JAIS 2010 concierge tion exchange designed to help potential United States industry leaders in the areas executive officer of Gateway at 212-537-4061 or e-mail bring together private equity investors, including: of finance, energy, entertain - Capital Holdings, said in a [email protected]. fund managers, brokers/deal - • Identify, assess and bet - ment and tourism. recent release while comment - ers, investment banks, busi - ter understand current invest - “When I look at the ing on the focus of the sum - Æ ness leaders and ment opportunities in individual/entrepreneurial Jamaica, from top-performing investors with a number of listed stocks to private place - Jamaican-based projects that ment deals; are ready for investments. • Apply action-oriented A variety of opportunities strategies to mitigate risk; and and projects ranging from • Expedite procedures for government-based divestment doing business in Jamaica. assets to private placement “JAIS 2010 is the perfect deals across multiple indus - opportunity for Jamaica to tries are expected to be avail - engage the U.S. investor and able. U.S. markets in the excellent Co-hosts include Jamaica investment opportunities that Promotions Corporation exist in Jamaica today,” Karl (JAMPRO), the Office of the Samuda, Jamaica’s minister of Consulate General of Jamaica industry, investment and com - in New York, and The merce was quoted as saying in American Chamber of a recent press release. “…It’s Commerce of Jamaica a new era of growth.” (AMCHAM). According to the JAIS, Samuda, Prime Minister NEW ERA Bruce Golding, JAMPRO The summit is being tout - Chairman Gordon “Butch” ed as marking a new era in Stewart and Minister of U.S. indicts Olint boss on 23 charges KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC - money and property from Jamaican businessman David investors by means of false Smith, who headed the failed and fraudulent pretences, rep - investment scheme Olint, has resentations and promises”. been indicted on 23 charges in the United States. BROKEN PROMISE The indictment handed According to the prosecu - down in the U.S. District tors, Smith did not invest the Court in the Middle District money in foreign exchange of Florida, trading as promised, while Orlando sending his clients false state - Division last ments about their accounts. month, In the meantime, U.S. author - accused Smith ities are seeking to seize $128 of transferring million, which they claim millions of Smith gained through wire dollars invest - fraud. ed by people They have also requested from Jamaica Smith that the court allow them to and the rest of seize premises in Florida, the Caribbean, as well as which Smith purchased Floridians, which he used to allegedly with criminal pro - finance his lavish lifestyle. ceeds, as well as precious Among the charges the gemstones and metals, jewelry Jamaican is facing are four and other items owned by counts of wire fraud and one him. count of conspiracy to commit The former Olint head is money laundering. He is also on bail in the Turks and facing 18 counts of money Caicos Islands, where he is laundering to conceal speci - facing 30 charges, and is now fied unlawful activity. expected to be the subject of According to the indict - an extradition request from ment, Smith “knowingly, will - the U.S. fully and with intent to All of Smith’s assets and defraud, did devise a scheme those of Olint have been and artifice to defraud frozen. investors, and for obtaining Æ 26 • CARIBBEAN TODAY • SEPTEMBER 2010 SPORT Bolt lands lucrative new endorsement deal with PUMA St. Vincent star retires from NBA KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – will see PUMA continue to with PUMA since his youth Jamaican sprint sensation outfit Bolt in training and days when he became the ORLANDO, Florida – Magic last season, after he Usain Bolt has signed a lucra - lifestyle clothing and footwear. world’s fastest junior at age 16 Adonal Foyle has blown underwent knee surgery in tive multi-million endorse - Bolt will be in the forefront of in 2003. the whistle on his National October. He spent his first 10 ment deal with sportswear the company’s global market - Basketball Association seasons in the NBA with giants PUMA, positioning the ing campaigns and will be key FORCE (NBA) career after 13 sea - Golden State, and is the World and Olympic champion to their London 2012 Olympic And though speculation sons. Warriors’ all-time leader in as one of the highest earners was rife that Bolt would The 35-year-old center blocked shots with 1,140. He in world sport. have maybe parted ways from St. Vincent and the is also fifth on their all-time While a release from with the brand after his Grenadines (Canouan) list for offensive rebounds and Bolt’s handlers late last month huge success at the announced his retirement sixth for defensive rebounds. did not name a figure, CMC Beijing Olympics, the last month. In 733 career NBA Sports understand the deal Jamaican remained put, “I have loved every games, including 269 starts, could be worth as much as placing the brand on minute of the game,” said Foyle had career averages of $400 million. show when he dominat - Foyle in a statement released 4.1 points and 4.7 rebounds. The 24-year-old is one of ed last year’s World by the Orlando Magic organi - He was selected by the the most recognizable athletes Championships in zation, for whom he last Warriors with the eighth over - in world sport, following Berlin. played. all pick of the 1997 NBA breathtaking world record “Usain has been a “Retiring is bittersweet as draft. feats in winning the 100 and tremendous force for my happiest memories are He was traded to the 200 meters at the Beijing the PUMA brand. He with the game. I’m looking Magic two seasons ago, and Olympics in 2008 and the embodies the joy, play - forward to spending more had a brief mid-season stint World Championships in fulness and irreverence time on humanitarian issues, with Memphis last year. Berlin last year. that are the cornerstone and mentoring the young bas - Foyle is also expected to “PUMA’s been by my side of our brand,” Zeitz ketball players who may need resign from his position of since the beginning, before explained. a voice of experience as they first vice president of the anyone knew what I was capa - “His Lightning Bolt embark on their NBA NBA Players’ Association. ble of achieving,” said Bolt. ‘To Di World’ pose careers.” Æ “They saw potential in me from the Beijing Games Foyle did not play for the and they took a chance, sup - Top performances have earned Bolt big money. in 2008 is now one of porting me all the way, espe - the most recognizable cially when things weren’t symbols in sport. He’s easy for me due to injuries I program. obviously a lot of fun to work Windies hopefuls for tour of Canada suffered in my teens. “Usain Bolt has been a with. “We’ve been partners in revelation for track and field “From a performance BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, the HPC with a one-day clash the truest sense of the word athletics,” said Jochen Zeitz, standpoint, he has reset the CMC – Out-of-favor Test against Bermuda on Sept. 8. since day one, and so it’s an the chairman and chief execu - bar for speed on the track, batsman Devon Smith has All matches will be played at easy decision to re-sign with tive officer of PUMA AG. and we’re not sure he’s even been included in a squad of the Malton Sports and Cricket them. PUMA gets me; we fit “He’s shined a global hit his top gear yet. It’s going West Indies players from the Club in Mississauga, Ontario. together. They take the busi - spotlight on the sport. His to be an exciting few years region’s High Performance The HPC ness of running seriously but winning personality and phe - ahead and we’re thrilled to be Centre (HPC) to tour Canada squad: we also know how to have nomenal physical prowess are along for the ride.” this month. Shamarh fun, to be spontaneous. We a unique combination. The Bolt recently called a pre - The 28-year-old left-han - Brooks (cap - both bring a lot of personality way he both engages his fans mature end to his 2010 season der, who recently captained tain), Brandon to the sport.” and is energized by them has after sustaining a back injury, West Indies ‘A’, will be part of Bess, helped his popularity escalate following his first loss in two the side which will play four Nkrumah GLOBAL PUSH to extraordinary levels over years at the DN Galan in 50-over and two Twenty20 Bonner, The deal is expected to the past two years.” Stockholm. matches in the Tri-Nations Ravendra run until the end of 2013 and Bolt has been aligned Æ Canada Summer Festival Chandrika, Smith involving Bermuda and Kyle Corbin, Canada. Keron Cottoy, Shane Barbadian Shamarh Dowrich, Shannon Gabriel, Jamaican clocks fourth fastest 100m time ever Brooks has been handed the Jason Holder, Delorn captaincy of the squad, which Johnson, Veerasammy RIETI, Italy, CMC – Nesta the season.” also includes Brandon Bess, Permaul, Kieran Powell, Carter became the fourth He added: “I ran a race who made an unexpected Test Devon Smith and Devon fastest man of all-time at the like two days ago, so my body appearance for West Indies in Thomas. IAAF World Challenge meet is not yet fully recovered from the final Test against South here late last month. that (run), so I was not Africa in June. Æ The Jamaican sprinter expecting to do it here.” The tour will bowl off for clocked a personal best 9.78 His time equaled seconds to win the men’s 100 American Tyson Gay’s world- meters, and continue his leading mark for the season impressive form this season. from the IAAF Diamond ESPN to air 20/20 cricket in Caribbean “I noticed my time was League meet in London. Only ESPN has entered a three- Participating teams coming down, and everyone world record holder Usain year agreement with ESPN include: Chennai Super Kings, kept saying the Rieti track is Bolt and Asafa Powell, of STAR Sports (ESS), global Mumbai Indians and Royal fast,” he told the Track Alerts Jamaica, and Gay have ever commercial partner of Challengers Bangalore (DLF website. “I was only expecting run faster. Champions League T20, for Indian Premier League – to run and do my best here, Æ the exclusive Caribbean tele - India); Victorian Bushrangers not to run 9.7 at this time of Carter vision, Internet and mobile and South Australian rights to the Airtel Redbacks (KFC Twenty20 Champions League T20 Big Bash – Australia); Cricket (ACLT20) Warriors and Highveld Lions Miramar Cup soccer registrations now open Tournament, which is sched - (Standard Bank Pro 20 Series uled to begin with the 2010 – South Africa); Central Stags he City of Miramar in and Nov. 5-7, 12-14 and 19-21 Sunday . The deadline for reg - event Sept. 10 to 26 from (HRV Cup Twenty20 – New South Florida will host at the Ansin Sports Complex, istration is Oct. 20. South Africa. Zealand); Wayamba Elevens Tthe second annual 10801 Miramar Boulevard. For more information, Guyana will represent the (Inter-Provincial Twenty20 Miramar Cup International Teams can register at the call 954-602-4792 or visit Caribbean in the competition. Cup – Sri Lanka) and Guyana Open Adult Soccer complex between 1:30 p.m. www.ci.miramar.fl.us/com - All 23 matches will air on the (West Indies Domestic Tournament over four consec - and 9 p.m., Monday through munityservices/parkfacilities . ESPN and ESPN2 Caribbean Twenty20 Champions) utive weekends, Oct. 29-31, Friday; and between 9 a.m. networks. and 4 p.m. Saturday and Æ Æ CARIBBEAN TODAY • SEPTEMBER 2010• 27 CLASSIFIED ADS

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