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Jerk Burger with pineapple relish and Yuca Chips

Summer is almost over so now is the time to get all your grilling done. Get the family together for one last hoorah before the kids are off to school. This simple meal only takes 15 minutes to prep and 40 minutes to grill, or cook if you choose to stay inside.

If you’re not down for trying the Yuca, you can opt for a traditional bag of chips instead! Share your meal photos and ideas with us on our social media pages.

What you’ll need:

  • 4 very large potato
  • Yuca
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil, or Olive Oil (healthier)
  • 1 red onion, ½ grated and ½ finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 14oz beef mince, can opt for Turkey meat of a healthier choice
  • 2 tsp jerk seasoning
  • 7oz fresh pineapple, finely chopped
  • 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
  • small handful coriander, roughly chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • lettuce and burger buns
  • salt and pepper

What you’ll do (burger):

  1. Heat oven to 340 degrees fahrenheit
  2. Mix together the grated onion, carrot, minced meat and jerk seasoning in a large bowl
  3. Shape into 4 evenly sized patties
  4. Heat a non-stick frying pan till hot, then cook the burgers for 6 minutes on each side

What you’ll do (relish):

  1. Mix the chopped onion, pineapple, chilli, coriander and lime juice

What you’ll do (yuca):

  1. Peel and cut Yucca into circles, or triangles to get fry like shape
  2. Mix circles with Olive Oil in a large bowl
  3. Place onto baking sheet or tray and bake at 450 for 30 minutes or until crisp

5 beauty tips to take you from summer to fall

Beauty tips for easing the transition from summer to fall

As the sunny days and sizzling heat of summer come to an end, it’s time to transition into a new hair and beauty routine. The shifting seasons can be the perfect time to try a new trend and there are plenty of style tricks that will help you gradually change your look along with the leaves.

Our favorite style experts share valuable tips for men and women to help you take your look to the next level.

1. Take day of TLC

After hours under the sun, spend a day pampering your skin. Use a sugar or salt scrub to get rid of rough patches, impurities and lingering dead skin cells. Then, use a scented body wash like Caress Mystic Forever body wash to seal in moisture. “There is nothing more attractive than soft skin and good fragrance,” says international plus size model Denise Bidot. “I love how the scent is released hours after I used it.” The fragrance touch technology in the body wash releases bursts of iris and amber scent throughout the day.

2. Embrace your Confidence

The transition period between summer and fall is a great time to re-energize. Men can up their game by changing deodorants. AXE Adrenaline Dry Spray Antiperspirant leaves no visible residue and will help you conquer your day with the long lasting fragrance of fresh green woods.

3. Start with a blank canvas

Before you begin your beauty routine for the day, make sure your entire face is clean. Iris Beilin, YouTube beauty guru, uses a cleansing wipes like POND’S Original Fresh Wet Cleansing Towelettes, to make sure her face is dirt and oil free. After that, moisturize and prime your face before putting on makeup.

4. Give your hair an intensive treatment

The elements can be hard on your hair, but you can fight the damage with a coconut oil treatment. Celebrity hairstylist Leonardo Rocco recommends using a repairing oil, like Suave Coconut Oil Infusion Damage Repair Oil Treatment, to bring your strands back to life. “In the shower, put a few drops into your hands, rub them together and apply it to your hair from the middle to the ends. Leave in for three minutes, rinse and style as usual,” says Rocco.

5. Deepen your color palette

Swap your gold, nude and bronze shades for a color palette more suitable for the autumn season. Rich shades of plum and wine pair well with matte textures and add warmth when you’re getting ready on those crisp fall mornings.

As the summer days come to an end, follow these tips to ease your transition into the crisp fall weather.

 

 

 

 

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This Day in History: Haitian National Palace explodes

On this day in history, August 8, 1912, the Haitian National Palace exploded with President Cincinnati’s Leconte and much of his army inside.

Cincinnatus Leconte was a Haitian lawyer who served as minister of the interior to President Pierre Nord Alexis. He was forced into exile in Jamaica after a 1908 revolt deposed Alexis and gave François C. Antoine Simon the presidency. Returning from exile in 1911, Leconte gathered a large military force with the revolution outing President Simon and brought Leconte back to Port-au-Prince the victor. Leconte was unanimously elected president of Haiti by Congress and given a seven-year term. He took office in August 1911. Leconte led with a long  term period of unrest which caused the US to send warships and troops to protect American citizens and businesses.

Early in the morning on August 8, the National Palace was blown up and though it is not confirmed, many believe that this was an act by opponents to the central government. Leconte, who had been in power for less than a year, along with many soldiers, were killed in the explosion.

“So great was the force of the explosion, that a number of small cannon, fragments of iron and shell were thrown long distances in all directions, and many of the palace attendants were killed. Every house in the city was shaken violently and the entire population, greatly alarmed, rushed into the street.”

Some historians say that this event represents one of the greatest highlights of Haiti’s turn of the century political instability, convinced observers in Washington that an intervention would be imperative in the Caribbean Republic to put an end to the general anarchy in Haitian government affairs.

The cause of the explosion has been rumored to be started by powder magazines stored in the basement, while some think that the smaller explosions were a cover-up for an assassination. Military authorities took over and by the afternoon General Tancrede Auguste, Senator and ex-Minister of Public Works was named president. The final death toll may have reached 400 people.

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Former Miss Jamaica Shakira Martin dies from Sickle Cell

A look at some of the top stories making the news today, August 5th, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida.

Todays news is brought to you by Grace Aloe, Aloe Vera Drink, Refreshingly Delicious.

Here’s a look at our top stories.

Broward County has been awarded  $11.4 million in federal grants for five road projects in Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Pompano Beach and Lauderdale Lakes. Local governments will pay $7.7 million toward the total  cost of $19.1 million for the projects.

The 31st Olympic Games will begin tonight at 7 with the iconic opening ceremony where each country will be introduced. Athletes from 206 nations and a refugee team, are in the South American nation to compete in 28 sports to be watched by billions around the world. The build up has been dominated by a Russian doping scandal, the Zika virus as well as issues with the city’s security, infrastructure and venues.

Shakira Martin, former Miss Jamaica Universe, and daughter of reggae legend Alphonso Martin of Steel Pulse, died on Tuesday at the age of 30. Martin  who won the Miss Universe Jamaica crown in 2011, died in a Florida hospital from complications related to of Sickle Cell anemia.

In Sports,

The Fort Lauderdale Strikers will take on the Tampa Bay Rowdies  during an away games at Al Lang Stadium. The strikers have won the season series against Tampa Bay the last two season and will battle for another win.

Let’s take a look at whats trending

Sports Illustrated released their predictions for the Olympic Games saying Jamaica will win 11 medals but only in track and field. It’s predicted that Usain Bolt will hole onto his 100, 200 and 4×100 meter gold medals, but the magazine believes Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will fail to win an individual medal for the first time in her Olympic career.

For todays weather forecast:

Partly Cloudy in Broward County with a high of 91 and a low of 77. Partly cloudy in Miami-Dade, with a high of 88 and a low of 80.

For more information on these and other stories, visit caribbeannationalweekly.com. Remember to pick up this week’s copy of our Caribbean National Weekly at your nearest Caribbean – American outlet.

Todays news is brought to you by Grace Aloe, Aloe Vera Drink, Refreshingly Delicious.

You’ve been watching CNW90, I’m Jahlisa Harvey

Celebration of Dance, Music and Culture, Delou Africa’s Inc.

 

African Diaspora Dance & Drum Festival of Florida

Take time this weekend to enjoy some culture and get down to your roots. The African Diaspora Dance and Drum Festival begins tonight!

Miramar Cultural Center, August 5th, 6th, 5-7 pm

Concert Extravaganza, Gala Reception Fundraiser and Media Artist Meet & Greet

Tonight’s will feature a Media Artist Meet & Greet and August 6, Concert & Gala

Little Haiti Cultural Complex, August 6th,7th, 9 am-5 pm

Concert and Gala begin at 8 pm

Festival Activities, Vending & Workshops

The 7th annual African Diaspora Dance and Drum Festival of Florida (A.D.D.D.F.F) presented by Delou Africa Inc. is set to be an exceptionally high-spirited family friendly multi-cultural arts and educational event. Delou continues to Bridge Cultural Gaps by expanding the knowledge base of the community through a variety of program components for the entire family. Participants can enjoy African, Modern and Caribbean dance, drum and music workshops, a health fair, a raffle drawing for two round trip tickets to South Africa, an artisan marketplace, a free children’s village zone that includes, African folktale, dance, drum, arts & crafts, face painting, jump rope, and a book bag give-away.

Delou’s concert extravaganza will headline New York’s Forces of Nature Dance Theater, celebrating thirty-five years of cultural artistic expression of excellence, under the leadership of founder Abdel Salaam who was recently appointed Artistic Director by Dr. Charles “Chuck” Davis, the founder of the national DanceAfrica network. The festival concert will also feature world renowned performers and talented local artists representing Africa, the Caribbean, United States of America and Delou Africa Dance Ensemble. Our MC will be South Florida’s one and only spoken word artist Rebecca “Butterfly” Vaughns.

Immediately following the concert Delou will host a gala reception fundraiser to benefit their ongoing programs and events. Entertainment will include: Pantastick Steel Orchestra, Fun Generation costume showcase for the 2016 Miami Broward One Carnival and DJ Isis and DJ Bunny. Refreshments and a cash bar will be available.

 

Jamaican Diaspora 20 under 40: Amaya Lewis: The Dancer Seeking to be a Healer

Amaya Lewis The Dancer Seeking to be a Healer

The 24 year old professional dancer and Pre-Health (orthopedic and sports medicine) student was born in Florida, and prior to embarking in pursuit of her medical degree at the University of Florida in 2014, she gained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Education.

Although a skilled and avid creative dancer, Amaya is dedicated to a medical career. As a dancer in her teens and as a young adult, she experienced complex injuries which led to her being profoundly interesed in the musculoskeletal human system.

“I am inspired daily by dancers, athletes, and those who are physically active, who have successfully recovered from debilitating injuries, through the specialized orthopedic care of sports medicine. Providing to allow patients to return to the activities they love, while also improving athletic performance and ability, is a very rewarding career for me.”

Her goal is to become a sports medicine physician to Olympic athletes, as an on-site provider for Team USA, and hopefully Jamaica. She wants to conduct research in the pathophysiology of people of African descent, “It’s no surprise the illnesses prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa are different from those faced in North America, and it is worth it to investigate whether there is a correlation between common pathologies of African descendant groups in North American, to those throughout western Africa. I believe we ought to be more sensitive to these differences and treat accordingly.”

Amaya was  included in a health mission to Clarendon, Jamaica, establishing make-shift clinics in local churches and community centers, providing care and medication to residents.

She advises the youth in the Diaspora “Do not be afraid to try different things, but always consider how you can utilize your passion to change the world. Always seek to leave a legacy that makes your family, community, and yourself, better.”

“This mindset influences me to make the best of my abilities, and impacting difference as a humanitarian.” The advocacies she has witnessed her parents fight for within the Jamaican healthcare system, she is “charged” to truly advocate for the medical justice of minorities and the socioeconomically disadvantaged.

She said she is fortunate that as a Jamaican-American she has come to know “the best and worst of both worlds”, and even more fortunate to be in a position to create effective change.

 

Shakira Martin, daughter of Steele Pulse member Alphonso Martin, died in Florida Hospital

With a look at some of the top stories making the news today, August 5th, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida, for CNW 90 Im Jahlisa Harvey.

Todays news is brought to you by Grace Aloe, Aloe Vera Drink, Refreshingly Delicious.

Here’s a look at our top stories.

Broward County has been awarded  $11.4 million in federal grants for five road projects in Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Pompano Beach and Lauderdale Lakes. Local governments will pay $7.7 million toward the total  cost of $19.1 million for the projects.

The 31st Olympic Games will begin tonight at 7 with the iconic opening ceremony where each country will be introduced. Athletes from 206 nations and a refugee team, are in the South American nation to compete in 28 sports to be watched by billions around the world. The build up has been dominated by a Russian doping scandal, the Zika virus as well as issues with the city’s security, infrastructure and venues.

Shakira Martin, former Miss Jamaica Universe, and daughter of reggae legend Alphonso Martin of Steel Pulse, died on Tuesday at the age of 30. Martin  who won the Miss Universe Jamaica crown in 2011, died in a Florida hospital from complications related to of Sickle Cell anemia.

In Sports,

The Fort Lauderdale Strikers will take on the Tampa Bay Rowdies  during an away games at Al Lang Stadium. The strikers have won the season series against Tampa Bay for the last two season and will battle for another win.

Let’s take a look at whats trending

Sports Illustrated released their predictions for the Olympic Games saying Jamaica will win 11 medals but only in track and field. It’s predicted that Usain Bolt will hole onto his 100, 200 and 4×100 meter gold medals, but the magazine believes Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will fail to win an individual medal for the first time in her Olympic career.

For todays weather forecast:

Partly Cloudy in Broward County with a high of 91 and a low of 77. Partly cloudy in Miami-Dade, with a high of 88 and a low of 80.

For more information on these and other stories, visit caribbeannationalweekly.com. Remember to pick up this week’s copy of our Caribbean National Weekly at your nearest Caribbean – American outlet.

Todays news is brought to you by Grace Aloe, Aloe Vera Drink, Refreshingly Delicious.

You’ve been watching CNW90, I’m Jahlisa Harvey.

Sports publications make predictions for the 31st Olympics in Rio

The Associated Press (AP) is projecting that Jamaica will win 9 medals in athletics at this summer’s Olympic Games in Brazil.  That medal haul comprises of four gold, four silver and a bronze; a total of three less than the 12 Jamaica-won medals at the 2012 London Olympics. The AP ascribed the gold medals to only Usain Bolt, and Omar McLeod.

The American multinational nonprofit news agency has predicted that Bolt will win three gold medals to become an unprecedented three-time gold medal winner at a third consecutive Olympic games.  McLeod is predicted to lead home a Jamaica one-two finish in the men’s 110-meter hurdles.

Of note is that AP has Jamaica out of the medals in the women’s 100 meters, but has predicted that Elaine Thompson will win the bronze medal behind Dafne Schippers of  the Netherlands and American Tori Bowie in the women’s 200 meters.

Sports Illustrated also released their Rio 2016 prediction saying Jamaica will win 11 medals but only in track and field. They predict Usain Bolt will get his 100, 200 and 4×100 meter gold medals, but think Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will fail to win an individual medal for the first time in her Olympic career.

The 2016 Olympic Games gets under way on August 5th and runs until August 21st in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro.

Backpack season is here, find the right one for your child

7 tips toward a comfortable pack

Racks of colorful backpacks are hitting the shelves at retailers nationwide, reminding us it’s time for students of all ages to start picking out their school supply packs for the coming year.

It’s tempting to simply let your child pick out the model emblazoned with his favorite superhero, but ergonomics experts say parents should think twice about how that selection is likely to affect his musculoskeletal health. The wrong choice could mean an aching back for your child over the course of the school year; in fact, some 14,000 children are treated for backpack-related injuries each year according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Fortunately, such issues can be easily prevented by strategizing backpack selection instead of just grabbing one from the store display. The following shopping tips are offered by the American Occupational Therapy Association and Karen Jacobs of Boston University’s Department of Occupational Therapy.

1. Instead of succumbing to an impulse buy, seek out a specialty vendor like eBags.com that offers a better selection of brands, styles, fabrics, features, colors and price points. Buying from such an expert allows you to conveniently compare features among hundreds of different models, and eBags is just as convenient as in-store shopping because of its 110-percent price match guarantee — and in many cases, even free shipping.

2. Choose a correctly sized pack, adjusting for a child’s year-to-year growth. The height should extend from about two inches below the shoulder blades to waist level or slightly above.

3. For maximum protection, look for padded shoulder straps, a padded back, chest and hip straps and a reflector.

4. Backpacks offering a hip belt can improve balance and take strain off sensitive neck and shoulder muscles.

5. Once packed, a backpack should weigh no more than 10 percent of a student’s body weight. If the student needs to carry more weight, a wheeled bag should be strongly considered.

6. The choice of fabric can greatly impact a pack’s durability, strength and washability. Nylon and polyester fabrics usually offer all of the above without adding additional weight.

7. Finally, it’s important to find a backpack your child will be glad to bring to school. Fitting in can be crucial to children, and you’re doing him a favor if you can find a model that fits both your criteria and his — whether those standards involve a superhero or not.

eBags.com offers a handy shopping filter tool to help you search for the best backpacks based on criteria you select, such as durability, organization, style, or most recommended. It also contains listings of top-rated models based on customer reviews, ranking and recommendations. These top customer picks can help you determine the backpack that’s right for your child.

Bazodee hits U.S Theaters Today

Bazodee hits U.S Theaters Today

Rachel Montano, Trinidadian Socs sensation is set to release his new movie, Bazodee, in select theaters Friday. “Bazodee” is Trinidadian slang referring to a state of dizziness or confusion while in love. The London-born actress Natalie Perera who plays Anita Panchouri, is not new to the Bollywood screen.

Set for release Aug 5, “Bazodee is completely unique, like nothing you’ve ever seen,” she says.

“I would describe it as a musical dramedy and a love story about a girl with an East Indian heritage who lives in Trinidad,” Perera told IANS in an interview.

It is set to show the audience the vivid and color filled culture of Trinidad and Tobago. “Machel’s music and Soca is the most energetic, infectious and colourful kind of party music that manages to have huge amounts of heart,” she said.

Perera plays the role of a young woman who lost her mother at a young age and is very close to her father.  The is a dutiful daughter who takes care of him and everyone around her and thinks she’s got it all figured out until she meets Lee, Montanos character, and her life takes her down a different path than she imagined.

 

This Day in History: John Joseph Figueroa was born

John Joseph Figueroa

On this Day in Caribbean history, August 4, 1920, John Joseph Maria Figueroa was born. Figueroa was a Jamaican poet and educator. He played a significant role in the development of Anglophone Caribbean literature both as a poet and an anthologist. He contributed to the development of the University College of the West Indies, now know as the University of the West Indies, as an early member of staff, had a career as a broadcaster working for many different media organizations including the British Broadcast Corporation (BBC), and taught in schools across the nation including Jamaica, Britain, the United States, and Africa.

Figueroa was born in Jamaica, attending St George’s College. In 1946 he went on a British Council fellowship to London University to study for a teaching diploma and a master’s degree in education. He contributed criticism, stories and poetry to the BBC’s Caribbean Voices radio programme produced by Henry Swanzy.

In Jamaica Figueroa became the first West Indian to be appointed to a chair at the University College of the West Indies, and the first Dean of the Faculty of Education. Between 1964 and 1966 he was a visiting professor first at Rhode Island University and then Indiana University. In the early 1970s he became Professor of Humanities leading the Department of Education of the Centro Caribeno de Estudios Postgraduados, Puerto Rico.

In the 1980s he moved to the UK, where he worked for the Open University, was a Fellow at the Centre for Caribbean Studies, University of Warwick, and an adviser in multicultural education in Manchester. He edited the pioneering two-volume anthology Caribbean Voices comprehensive landmark collections of West Indian poetry. He was also the first general editor of the Heinemann Caribbean Writers Series.

He also played an important role in the development of Caribbean studies as a founder member of the Caribbean Studies Association and the Society for Caribbean Studies.

His own poetry “reflects his origins as a Jamaican of [Hispanic] descent and a Catholic who, whilst deeply committed to the Caribbean, was concerned to maintain [the diversity of its] heritage without apology. He insisted that drums were not the only Caribbean musical instrument and championed Derek Walcott’s relationship to the classical and European literary tradition. Ironically, one of Figueroa’s most effective poems is in Nation language.”

LGBT Pride events took place this week in Jamaica.

A look at some of the top stories making the news today, August 4th, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida, for CNW 90 Im Jahlisa Harvey.

Todays news is brought to you by Grace Aloe, Aloe Vera Drink, Refreshingly Delicious.

Here’s a look at our top stories.

Hurricane Earl made landfall into Belize early this morning,with maximum sustained winds of 80 miles per hour. The National Hurricane Centre, says winds reached 58 miles per hour for several hours at the Phillip Goldston International Airport west of Belize City as the eye of Earl passed just to the south of that location. Earl is the first hurricane to make landfall in Belize, or anywhere in the western Caribbean Sea since Ernesto, almost exactly four years ago. Hurricane warnings will continue for the Belize coast northward to Puerto Costa including Belize City and Chetumal, Mexico. These will likely be dropped later today.

Pembroke Pines Commissioner Jay Schwartz has said Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel told him to wait until after the August election, to raise concerns about what he calls a poorly performing 911 service. Sheriff Israel has refused to comment about the allegation, however the Broward Sheriff’s Office issued a statement claiming Israel asked Schwartz to delay the issue until a consultant report was received.

Jamaica United Relief Association is hosting the ‘Jamaica 54th Independence Gala masquerade ball at the Signature Grand Saturday night starting at 7 pm. The South Florida based organization promises a night of dinner, dancing and a Caberet show.

In Sports,

India and the West Indies have secured a match at the Central Broward Regional park. The two regions will play two T-20 International matches in Lauderhill on August 27 and 28th.  On Tuesday, India’s cricket governing body said the game will be held as they continue to reach out to new markets and audiences.

Let’s take a look at whats trending

A series of LGBT Pride events took place this week in Jamaica. Titled ‘PRiDE JA 2016’ the event began on Monday, Jamaica’s Emancipation Day, and was held at the University of the West Indies in the capital of Kingston.

For todays weather forecast:

Partly Cloudy in Broward County with a high of 90 and a low of 77. Partly cloudy in Miami-Dade as well, with a high of 88 and a low of 80.

For more information on these and other stories, visit caribbeannationalweekly.com. Remember to pick up this week’s copy of our Caribbean National Weekly at your nearest Caribbean – American outlet.

Todays news is brought to you by Grace Aloe, Aloe Vera Drink, Refreshingly Delicious.

You’ve been watching CNW90, I’m Jahlisa Harvey

Annual Jamaica High School Alumni Soccer Tournament in Lauderhill

Lauderhill Sports Park 

Since 2009, soccer and netball enthusiasts in the southeast and the Caribbean head to Lauderhill’s Sports Complex for the annual Jamaica High School Alumni Soccer and Netball Tournament (JHSASN).  The two-day event is known as the areas premiere Caribbean sporting competition.  “This event has become such a cultural convening; bringing together members of the Caribbean Diaspora for socializing and community development through sports,” says Hazelle Rogers, Florida State Representative. “The JHSASN tournament is also a great way for local businesses to reach a Caribbean audience, as part of the Caribbean-American Market.”

Each year over 24 alumni teams compete for the coveted Caribbean National Weekly Cup and a $2,000 cash prize that is used to support programs at their alma maters. “The most exciting part of the tournament is that these alumnae- most of whom have played in DaCosta and Manning Cup tournaments- see this as an opportunity to give back to their high schools in Jamaica making it truly a community development initiative,” says Lavern Deer, Tournament Organizer. Proceeds from the event are also donated to local and international youth-focused charities.

Currently, alumnae soccer teams are gearing up to unseat 2015 winners St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS), while netballers hope to beat reigning champions Dinthill Technical High School. Local businesses looking to connect with South Florida’s community are encouraged to join the Caribbean-American Market.

The tournament is free and a day for the whole family. The matches will start on Sunday, September 4th, from 10am to 6pm.  Matches resume on Monday, September 5th  (Labor Day) at 9am and continue through 10 pm.

Photo by David I Muir

International Cricket Match set for Lauderhill, August 27-28

West Indies and India to play T20 International Series end of August

The Indian cricket team, for the first time, will be playing an international match in the United States. It will take on reigning T20 Champions, the West Indies during a two-match T20 International series set for August 27 and 28 at the Central Broward Regional Park.

BCCI president Anurag Thakur announced on Tuesday, after the board’s working committee meeting in Mumbai. The matches will be played on August 27 and 28 at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Lauderhill.

The Broward County Stadium is the only ground in the United States that meets international cricket specifications, and organisers say they have invested about $1.4 million to bring it up to standard including tweaking the floodlights to point at the pitch and erecting giant video screens. The

Officials from both boards had meetings in Florida last week to discuss the staging of the matches at the conclusion of India’s ongoing four-Test series in Jamaica. The ability to obtain US visas was the primary hurdle for the boards, but this was cleared after the Board of Control for Cricket in India submitted documents for the intended T20 team to the US embassy in Jamaica, where the second Test is currently being held.

In a press release issued by the board, Thakur stated “This will be a great opportunity for the cricket fans in America to watch the two champion sides in action. This will be developed into an annual cricketing event in the United States.”

 

 

 

Simple ways to make your weekday lunch better…

5 ways to say goodbye to your ‘sad desk lunch’

You’re running out the door, already late and thinking about that important 8 a.m. meeting. Lunch is the last thing on your mind. In fact, you usually just pick something up from the deli line or local fast food place and hurry back to your desk. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Only one in five people actually ditch their desks during their lunch hour. When you feel your stomach growl, it’s all too easy to grab something from the vending machine or – if you remember – to pack a cold turkey sandwich. But there are plenty of easy ways to spice up your lunchtime routine at work. Here are some tips to improve your mediocre midday meal:

Walk away from your desk.

Do you eat at your desk every day? You have a lunch break for a reason; so use it. You’re busy and need a few minutes to recharge throughout the day. You’ll come back refreshed and ready to be productive for the rest of the afternoon. Eating at your desk also means you’re probably multi-tasking, not paying attention to your food. Leaving your desk will help you become a more mindful eater and you’ll enjoy your meal more. Take a walk, socialize with coworkers, do something that gets you up and moving for at least 15 minutes.

Bake up a batch of healthy chips.

Step away from the snack machine. You don’t need those stale potato chips. You can bake your own with only six ingredients. Thickly slice two pounds of potatoes and coat them with olive oil and one tablespoon of salt. Season with cayenne and ground pepper. Arrange the slices on a greased baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes until potatoes are crisp and golden brown. Then, spread them out on parchment paper, sprinkle with salt and enjoy. Pack a handful of chips in your lunch each day for more crunch and less guilt.

Stray from the PB and J.

Peanut butter and jelly might be a staple, but it’s time for a grown-up work lunch. You can find sandwich fixings that are not only easy and quick, but take your lunch to the next level. Try a gourmet chicken salad like the no-mayo Avocado Chicken Salad from Willow Tree Farm. It’s a better-for-you option, saving you calories and fat, because it’s made with Aveyo, a spread simply containing Hass avocado, white vinegar, olive oil, sea salt and lime juice. It takes the place of eggs and most of the oil, while still maintaining that classic creamy texture and flavor.

Find a new way to pack your salad.

Forget about soggy, wilted lettuce. One of the best ways to pack a salad is in a quart-sized canning jar. Put your dressing on the bottom, add in your lettuce, veggies and any other salad toppings. If you really want to kick up your salad game, Willow Tree Farm’s new Sriracha Chicken Salad layers perfectly with leafy greens and adds a tasty spice to your salad. Everything stays separate until it’s time to toss together. Simply pour the salad out into a bowl and you’re ready to eat. Your salad will also last for a couple of days in the fridge, so you can make a few days’ worth of lunches ahead of time.

Make your lunch at work.

Are you always running out of time to pack a lunch? Choose a lunch you can throw together in minutes. A chicken salad wrap, tuna melt, pita pocket sandwich with hummus or a Greek yogurt parfait are all relatively simple, healthy meals you can prepare in the office. Keep the ingredients on hand and lunch will be a no-brainer.

Make sad desk lunches a thing of the past with these tips. For more ideas for reinventing your lunchtime routine, visit willowtreefarm.com.

 

 

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Grand’Pierre makes history as first female Olympic swimmer for Haiti

A look at some of the top stories making the news today, August 3rd, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida.

Todays news is brought to you by Grace Aloe, Aloe Vera Drink, Refreshingly Delicious.

Here’s a look at our top stories.

Commander Denise McCalla-Creary, a Jamaica born Navy veteran, has made history by becoming the first woman to be elected president of the National Naval Officers Association in the U.S. Commander McCalla-Creary was recently elected, making her the first female President in the organization’s 44-year history.

Hosted by The Trayvon Martin Foundation, the 3rd Annual Circle of Fathers Weekend Conference will cover 21st century fatherhood with the opening address by State Representative Shevrin Jones. The workshops will address topics of education, technology, entrepreneurship, and the state of the black male. The event will be held at the Shula Hotel Saturday night from 7 to 10 pm.

The Goldson Spine Rehabilitation Center is holding their annual Back to School event this Saturday at the Central Broward Regional Park from 12 to 4pm. They will be providing school supplies & backpacks for needy and underprivileged youths in the community.

In Sports,

Naomy Grand’Pierre, a University of Chicago swimmer, is set to become the first female swimmer in the Haitian Olympic Federation. Grand’Pierre will race in the 50 meter freestyle on August 12.

Let’s take a look at whats trending

A Jamaican-Irish couple in Brixton, London has started selling their own ‘More blacks, More dogs, More Irish’ t-shirts. The phrase is a subversion of the racist signs seen in pub windows and newspapers in 1970s London, which read ‘No Irish need apply’ and ‘No blacks, No dogs, No Irish’.

For todays weather forecast:

Scattered Storms in Broward County with a high of 88 and a low of 78. Mostly cloudy in Miami-Dade, with a high of 88 and a low of 81.

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This Day in History: 1st African American Town Created , Allensworth, CA

1st African American Town created , Allensworth, CA

On the day in history, August 3, 1908, Colonel Allen Allensworth had purchased 800 acres of land in Tulare County along the Sante Fe rail line and filed the site plan for the first African-American town, Allensworth, California. He planned for the settlement to be governed, financed and operated by black people. In 1976 it was transformed into a 240-acre state park.

Allen Allensworth was an American military chaplain, political delegate and educational leader who was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 7, 1842, and escaped from slavery in his teens to work with Union forces in the Civil War. He later worked as a restaurateur. He died under mysterious circumstances on September 14, 1914.
In August 1908 Colonel Allen Allensworth and four other settlers established a town founded, financed and governed by African Americans. Their dream of developing an abundant and thriving community stemmed directly from a strong belief in programs that allowed blacks to help themselves create better lives. By 1910 Allensworth’s success was the focus of many national newspaper articles praising the town and its inhabitants.

The town remained home to a handful of families and individuals throughout the 20th century, and true to the courage and resolve of its founders, the town has survived and persevered, earning the well-deserved title “The town that refused to die.”

In September of 1974 California State Parks purchased land within the historical townsite of Allensworth, and it became Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park. Today a collection of restored and reconstructed early 20th-century buildings including the Colonel’s house, historic schoolhouse, Baptist church, and library once again dots this flat farm country, giving new life to the dreams of these visionary pioneers.

With continuing restoration and special events, the town is coming back to life as a state historic park. The park’s visitor center features a film about the site. A yearly rededication ceremony reaffirms the vision of the pioneers.

Naomy Grand’Pierre, Haiti’s First Female Olympic Swimmer

Naomy Grand’Pierre, a University of Chicago swimmer, is set to become the first female swimmer in the Haitian Olympic Federation racing in the 50 meter freestyle on August 12 in Rio.

Grand’Pierre grew up as the oldest of five children of Haitian immigrant parents in Atlanta, Georgia and has dual citizenship here in the U.S allowing her to compete for the Caribbean nation.

With all the attention and fame that she has and will garner by being an Olympian, she says her main mission is set for after the Rio Olympics.

“I want to help grow swimming in Haiti,” she said. “I want to be that person to help the Haitian swimming federation. I know I’ll be going back a lot.”

She had three relatives who died as children in drowning accidents and her mother wanted her and her siblings to become capable swimmers. That is how she got her start.

“Those tragedies made a big mark on me,” Clio Grand’Pierre said, Naomy’s mother. “I wanted my kids to swim so I would never receive news like that.”

All five became competitive swimmers, and Naomy picked the University of Chicago because of its rigorous academics and Division III swim program.

Clio was instrumental in working with the Haitian Olympic Federation in creating a swimming team, not for her daughter to have an opportunity, she said, but for all of Haiti and Haitian-Americans to see swimming as an inspirational feat.

Clio hopes that with Naomy’s spot in the Olympics, the family will be able to raise swimming’s profile in Haiti, and hopefully save lives in the process.

Jamaican Born becomes first Women President of the NNOA

Commander Denise McCallaCreary

A Jamaica born Navy veteran, Denise McCallaCreary, has made history by becoming the first woman to be elected president of the National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) in the US. Commander McCallaCreary’s election makes her the first female President in the organization’s 44-year history.

She has been apart of the organization for years and in her new role as president, McCallaCreary will serve a two-year term as the organization focuses on membership growth, education, mentorship and community service.

“Serving in this new leadership role will afford me an opportunity to guide others to success while ensuring that we connect, build, and strengthen our pipeline of talented military leaders.”

Born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, she migrated to the United States as a teen and enlisted in ranks in 1973 commissioned in the Navy 5 years later. During her commissioned officer career, she served in leadership positions retiring in 2000. She has been active member of NNOA since 1983 leading the organisation’s NROTC Coordinator’s program, actively participated as a member of the San Francisco Bay area chapter, and most recently served as the Western Region vice president. McCallaCreary has worked in various aspects of the judicial system, including work as a translator and transcriber for the courts.

Goldson Spine to host Back to School Celebration

Goldson Spine to host Back to School Celebration 

The Goldson Spine Rehabilitation Center is holding their annual Back to School event Saturday, August 6. Working with community businesses, the partnership will be providing school supplies & backpacks for needy and underprivileged youths in the community. Following several successful years of the event, the Center is looking forward to another successful event being able to help more children prepare for school this year.

Held at the Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill, gates will open at noon with the festivities wrapping up at 4pm. Free physicals will be given on a first come first serve basis from 1 to 3pm in addition to a free Barbecue, bounce house, Spelling, Poetry Jam and music provided by One in A Million Disco.

This event aims at supporting the community through the empowerment of its youth. For more information or to find out how you can make a contribution, please contact Marcelle Jones at 954-584-3774, Crystal Mathis at 954-588-3250 or visit our website at www.GoldsonSpine.com.

Reggae Billboard Chart Toppers

George Nooks, iconic reggae artist has been having some success on the reggae Billboard Chart this week, debuting his album “Ride Out Your Storm at number four.

Going up against other famed musicians such as Ziggy Marley and Vybz Kartel, Nooks impressive lead is aiding in the sales and promotion of his release.

Another icon in the reggae world, Freddie McGregor has not had the same effect as his album, True To My Roots, fell from the charts top 10 list after it debuted at number 10.

Vybz Kartel’s album, King of The Dancehall, also fell from the from the number eight this week, while Ziggy Marley went from number three to number 8. The number one spot has been taken by Stephen Marley was was not on the charts last week with his new album Revelation Part II: The Fruit Of Life.

On the Billboard chart for Pop songs is number one, Cheap Thrills by Sia featuring Sean Paul, being held at number two, Rihanna and Calvin Harris with, This is what you came for, and the Mad Cobra remix of Flex by Fifth Harmony and Fetty Wop made its way down from number 14 to the number 11 spot.

Storm kills 6 in the Dominican Republic; strength increasing

With a look at some of the top stories making the news today, August 2nd, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida.

Todays news is brought to you by the Goldson Spine rehabilitation Center, who reminds you, “After a car accident, call Goldson Spine!”

Here’s a look at our top stories.

Florida’s Governor Rick Scott says there are now 10 new cases of the mosquito borne Zika virus that were transmitted locally. This is in addition to reports of four cases  that were announced  by the department of health on Friday. Officials believe the virus is confined to the art district north of Miami known as Wynwood. The neighborhood has been selected for increased surveillance and mosquito control.

Following reports that incorrect voter identification cards were mailed to some residents in Davie, voter education coordinator, Tonya Edwards, says new cards have now been mailed to all voters. The new cards were issued after residents in Davie voiced concern about receiving incorrect cards. Edwards attributed the problem to a printing error.

Trinidadian Soca artist, Machel Montano will star in the Bollywood release of his movie, Bazodee which hits select theaters this Friday. The movie follows a dutiful Indian daughter who is to marry a wealthy Londoner when a chance encounter takes things down a new path.

In Sports,

Jamaican sprinter, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will carry Jamaica’s flag during the Opening Ceremony at the 31st Olympics in Rio on Friday. Fraser-Pryce who will participate in her third Olympics is seeking a third consecutive win in the 100 meter race. In the 2012 London Olympics, Usain Bolt was chosen to carry the Jamaican flag.

Let’s take a look at whats trending

National Hurricane Center officials are watching a fast-moving tropical wave that could increase into a full-blown tropical storm this week. The system that has brought heavy rains to sections of Jamaica has already claimed the lives of six people in the Dominican Republic.

For today’s weather forecast:

Scattered ThunderStorms in Broward County with a high of 90 and a low of 78. Partly cloudy in Miami-Dade, with a high of 87 and a low of 80.

For more information on these and other stories, visit caribbeannationalweekly.com. Remember to pick up this week’s copy of our Caribbean National Weekly at your nearest Caribbean – American outlet.

Todays news is brought to you by the Goldson Spine rehabilitation Center, who reminds you, “After a car accident, call Goldson Spine!”

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