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This Day in History: Marcus Mosiah Garvey returns to Jamaica
Marcus Mosiah Garvey returns to Jamaica
By: Cerone White
On this day in history, July 14, 1914 Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Jr. returned in Jamaica after a long tour which had taken him through Central America and Europe. The youngest of eleven children, Garvey was born in St. Ann’s Bay Jamaica to Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Sr., a mason, and Sarah Jane Richards, a domestic worker. After working for a number of years in the Caribbean Garvey lived in London from 1912-1914.
After he returned to Jamaica, he launched the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), which was intended to be a voice for black women, men and children all over the world. Garvey held an international convention in 1921 at Madison Square Garden, NY.with representation from different groups such as the Universal Black Cross Nurses, the Black Eagle Flying Corps, and the Universal African Legion. Over 50,000 people came out to support Garvey and the UNIA.
Garvey was married at the age of 32 in 1919 to Amy Ashwood, the marriage only lasting four months. He then remarried in1922 to Amy Jacques Garvey who was working as his secretary general, they had two sons together. Marcus Mosiah Garvey, III, who was born 17 September 1930, and Julius Winston (born 1933 on the same date). Garvey died in London on 10 June 1940, at the age of 52, having suffered two strokes.
3 simple no-bake brunch hacks
3 simple no-bake brunch hacks
In the heat of summer, a homemade brunch can seem like a daunting task, but don’t let that stop you from entertaining. Everything from scrambled eggs to pancakes to coffee cake require a hot oven or stove and can weigh heavy in your stomach on a hot day. When the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven or eat a heavy meal, follow these easy no-bake brunch hacks to keep cool and have a delicious brunch on the table all summer long.
Made-to-order smoothies
Summer calls for fresh, seasonal produce whizzed into a chilled smoothie. Choose a few recipes ahead of time and give guests the option to select from the ingredients available. For a more filling smoothie, add protein powder, oats or peanut butter.
Hint: Skip the tedious task of cleaning the blender between each smoothie by borrowing blenders from friends and family so each recipe has its own. Plus, multiple blenders allow the option to blend more than one smoothie at a time.
Bagel bar with toppings
Guests will love this hands-on approach to brunch, and hosts will love this hands-off approach to entertaining. Simply plate a variety of bagels and fill the table with cream cheese and pre-sliced toppings like fruits, veggies and herbs.
Hint: Trade regular baking cream cheese for something you can feel good about sharing with your family and guests: Arla cream cheese, which is made with only four core ingredients – milk, cream, cheese culture and salt. That way, the only added ingredients at brunch are the ones guests choose from the toppings table.
Don’t forget to put out a toaster (or two) to give guests the option to toast or not toast, and let the rest happen naturally. For additional goodness, serve the bagels with seasonal fruit, both for enjoying on its own and for dipping into extra Arla cream cheese.
Make-ahead yogurt parfaits
Rest easy knowing everything is taken care of with make-ahead yogurt parfaits. Find decorative plastic cups at any party store for easy cleanup, then layer plain or vanilla yogurt, fresh fruit and crunchy toasted nuts and coconut. Change up the flavors in some of the parfaits so guests can choose their favorites. If picky eaters are in attendance, top a few parfaits with chocolate sprinkles for a more enticing (and good-for-them) treat.
Hint: Granola is a tasty topper for parfaits, but can get soggy if left overnight. To avoid, toss on the granola minutes before the party begins.
At any brunch, coffee is a must. For a cooler approach, provide an iced coffee option alongside chilled orange juice and iced tea. With fresh, summery spreads like these, guests will never realize their host didn’t bake a thing.
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Jamaica to hold first cannabis seminar
A look at some of the top stories making the news today, July 14th, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida.
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Former Jamaican diplomat to the U.S, Curtis Ward, is urging Caribbean nationals to vote for Hillary Clinton as their best chance of comprehensive immigration reform. This is in light of President Obama’s immigration plan being blocked by the U.S Supreme Court Clinton has pledged to support the plan which sought to shield millions of undocumented immigrants from deportation.
Guyana is set to boost their aviation industry after the confirmation of a second offshore well of oil and gas. With the aviation sector struggling to attract some major carriers The government has advertised for yet another feasibility study of the impact of the aviation industry on the local economy.
The Miss Jamaica Diaspora Fashion Show will be held at Lauderhill Mall on Saturday just one week before the Coronation where a new queen will be crowned, Miss Jamaica Diaspora 2016. The Fashion Show will begin at 4 pm.
In Sports, The City of Miramar’s Vizcaya Park will be the battleground for the City’s first free and public Rugby games. The Men’s and Women’s teams from around the world including Mexico, Jamaica, TURKS &Caicos, The Bahamas and the USA will compete for the Rugby Americas North Cup. The games will begin at 4 pm today and tomorrow with the finals set for Saturday.
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Jamaica’s first cannabis seminar is set for the Montego Bay Conference Centre. CanEx Jamaica is being dubbed as a unique conference focusing on the North American, Latin American, and the Caribbean cannabis landscape. The event will showcase state-of-the-art grow facilities, technology, branding, and political advocacy measures. The conference will be held in September this year.
For todays weather forecast:
Scattered ThunderStorms in Broward County with a high of 90 and a low of 78. Scattered Storms as well in Miami-Dade, with a high of 92 and a low of 80.
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Diamond excels even without arms
Diamond excels even without arms
By: Dr. Garth A. Rose
Few people understand what it’s like to live with a serious physical handicap. However, Sunrise resident, Diamond Excell, lives with a major handicap every day of her life. She was born to Jamaican-American parents, Derrick and Dalia Excell in Miami in 1990, without both of her arms.
Despite this serious handicap, Diamond has gone through life as a normal person attending Miami Carol City Senior High School graduating in 2008, and later attending Florida A&M University graduating with a bachelor’s degree in psychology.
Although subject to the stares and surprise of people when she is in public, Diamond says she isn’t deterred or even feels self-conscious, “I am accustomed to being referred to as ‘the girl with no arms’ or ‘look Diamond has no arms’ and I am okay with that as long as people aren’t rude. I don’t think of myself as an abnormal human.”
Although she as other medical issues like scoliosis (a sideways curvature of the spine) and a deficiency in her right leg, she has never dwelt on her circumstances, questioning, “Why?” “No, I really don’t care. My life is what it is and I persevere.”
Learning to use her feet to do what her arms would, Diamond leads a normal life, especially in her home, where she lives with her dad. “I do experience some difficulties when I am away from home, but still I am able to cope. I do a lot of outdoor activities and I particularly enjoy hanging out and having a good time with my friends.”
In her youth, she was a Karate expert, earning a brown belt, and played regular games like other kids. Today, she drives a Lexus 300 vehicle, one hour each way to and from her job as a customer service representative with American Express. Although she has to use her feet to steer and control the vehicle, she describe her drive, as “quite normal.” In fact, during her interview with National Weekly, she capably answered her phone and participated in the conversation without any problem as she drove.
Diamond’s immediate goal is to be a life coach. “I strongly believe in my ability to inspire and motivate people, especially young people, to overcome negative circumstances. I think it is very important for everyone to be able to live free in their own skin and not let anything, any handicap, any circumstance deter them.” She has embarked on her mission and is currently a life coach and motivational speaker to students from the first to fourth grade in public schools.
Describing herself as fashion conscious, Diamond also harbors ambition of being a fashion model. “However, this is not an immediate plan, as I want to focus on a career as a life coach before anything else.”
Although there’s significant technological advancement in prosthetic limbs, providing significant advantage to people without one or more limbs, Diamond isn’t interested in prosthetic arms. “I don’t want or need them,” she said. When she was 16, through a community fund raising effort she was fitted with prosthetic arms, but didn’t find them helpful. “They were too mechanical. I did much better using my feet. I cope quite well the way I was born. My God given strength has made me who I am today. When you’re born missing something God makes another sense stronger. My mind is much stronger, enabling me to adequately improvise with my feet. I am handicapped, but I don’t have to handicap myself.”
Miss Jamaica Diaspora Fashion Show and Coronation
Miss Jamaica Diaspora Fashion Show and Coronation
This Saturday, July 16, will be the showcase of the Miss Jamaica Diaspora Fashion show at the Lauderhill Mall. Starting at 4 pm, these island beauties will strut down the catwalk, dressed in the latest fashions available at the Lauderhill Mall. Some of the stores expected to showcase their fashions include, Shoval 33, Fashion Jewelry, Jenny’s Fashion, Edgelook, Jeniffer’s Pro Boutique, Superstar Fashion, Betty’s Fashion, and Faces by Kimberly.
This fashion show provides the contestants with another opportunity to perform for an audience and fine-tune their runway skills only a week before the final event where the new Miss Jamaica Diaspora will be crowned. The Miss Jamaica Diaspora’s Grand Coronation will be held on Sunday July 24th at the Sunrise Civic Theatre starting at 7pm. The mission of the Miss Jamaica Diaspora is to be a platform to educate and empower young ladies through sisterhood to become leaders and role models.
“The contestants are excited and have been working extremely hard to ensure that the audience will have and amazing performance and this year’s Grand Coronation Show will be equally and exciting as last,” Cheryl Levy-Douglas, Pageant Director.
The organization promotes the importance of community service, as well as tertiary education to the contestants. The Pageant facilitates growth in the contestants to advance their careers, and develop personal and humanitarian goals. The winner of the Miss Jamaica Diaspora competition becomes an advocate for the charity arm of the pageant, The Galleon Foundation, that provides financial scholarships to disadvantaged children in the USA and the Caribbean.
Jamaican Government, Sugar Industry
The government of Jamaica is holding talks with potential investors in a bid to keep operational, the Long Pond Sugar Factory in Clark’s Town in the northern parish of Trelawny.
The Government took over the operations at Long Pond earlier this year in an effort to harvest 95,000 tonnes of cane and Agriculture Karl Samuda, says the Ministry “is working overtime” with the owners of Everglades, which operates Long Pond, to conclude the negotiations.
Samuda, told employees and cane farmers on the weekend, that an agreement should be in place by September, which will keep the estate open and viable and give cane farmers “peace of mind” as they prepare for the 2017 sugar crop.
“I would say certainly within a month, we should have a very definitive position on exactly what state the negotiations are at. They should be complete, decisions taken and the plans outlined to everybody. I can assure you…we will communicate the results as they occur on a real time basis,” he said.
Samuda says the potential investors are energy specialists, who are looking at energy conversion, which would require a higher level of production.
“The discussions are to take over a section of the estate, to share in the operations. The plan is for them to continue with the production of cane but the final by-product may not necessarily be in brown sugar,” he said, adding that the Andrew Holness government is very optimistic that the investors will come on board.
He said the government is fully committed to ensuring that the factory remains open.
This Day In History: Robert Nelson Cornelius Nix becomes the first African American Chief Justice
Robert Nix Jr.
By: Cerone White
On this day in history, July 13, 1928, Robert Nelson Cornelius Nix Jr. was born. Nix was the first African-American chief justice of a state Supreme Court and served as Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court from 1984 – 1996. This feat was the first time that an African American was elected to a statewide office in Pennsylvania. Nix served as a justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania for 24 years, 12 of which were as chief justice.
Nix was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His grandfather was Nelson Cornelius Nix, who was born into slavery but eventually became a minister and an academic dean of South Carolina State College in Orangeburg. After graduating from Central High School, Villanova University and the University of Pennsylvania, Nix Joined the U.S. Army where he spent two years before becoming a Deputy Attorney General in 1956.
After a successful law career filled with many ups and downs, he retired two years prior to his mandatory retirement, citing that “It is time for me to walk away and smell the daisies.” Nix died on August 23, 2003, in Philadelphia, after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.
JA education minister threatens school boards
A look at some of the top stories making the news today, July 13th, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida.
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Broward Sheriff’s Office officials are listening to South Florida Caribbean American pastors speaking out on behalf of the community asking for change after the shooting in Dallas. According to BSO deputies, officials will re-evaluate how their officers will be trained moving forward. Yesterday, pastors and community leaders met with Broward Sheriff Scott Israel to make the appropriate changes.
Haiti’s Prime Minister, Jean Charles says the Hatian government will bear the cost of the October 9 presidential and legislative chamber elections after the United States and the European Union said they were not in a position to do so. Charles says that so far, they have a large part of the money and now it is only to complete the administrative work to allow the full financing of election.
Jamaican dancehall deejay Agent Sasco, formerly known as Assassin, takes on economic issues in his latest single “Stronger”. Set in Jamaica, the video tells the story of an independent banana farmer who is faced with social struggles in an effort to provide for his family. The reggae deejay will be at the Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise in Miami on November 14.
In Sports, Longtime Manhattan College assistant track & field coach, Joe Ryan, has been named head coach of the Guyanese National Team for next month’s Games in Rio. This will be Ryan’s third straight Olympic appearance as a part of the Guyanese delegation. Ryan served as head coach at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and head coach at the 2015 World Championships.
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Jamaica’s education Minister, Ruel Reid, took to Facebook threatening to impose sanctions and seize control of school boards that fail to adhere to the Government’s new auxiliary fee policy bringing the him into a fresh round of controversy with administrators. Reverend David Gosse, board chairman of Ardenne High School, said he is concerned with the fact that Reid is sending out signals that are “not very wise”.
For todays weather forecast:
Scattered Storms in Broward County with a high of 92 and a low of 78. Scattered Storms as well in Miami-Dade, with a high of 91 and a low of 80.
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Jerk sweet potato & black bean curry
Jerk sweet potato & black bean curry
One pot meals make clean up the kitchen easier you, check out this hearty meal your family won’t want to miss.
What You’ll Need:
- 2 onions, 1 diced and 1 roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp oil
- about 50g ginger, roughly chopped
- small bunch coriander, separate leaves and stalks
- 3 tbsp of jerk seasoning
- 2 pieces of thyme
- medium can of chopped tomato
- 4 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp of brown sugar
- 2 crumbled vegetable stock cubes,
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (3 small), peel and cut into chunks
- 2 (400g) cans of black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (450g) jar roasted red pepper, cut into thick slices
What to do:
- Gently soak the diced onion in the oil in a big pan.
- Mix the roughly chopped onion, ginger, coriander stalks and jerk seasoning together.
- Add mixture to the onion and fry until fragrant.
- Add the thyme, chopped tomatoes, vinegar, sugar and stock cubes with 2 1/2 cups of water and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Drop in the sweet potatoes and simmer for 10 more minutes.
- Stir in the beans, peppers and seasoning, and simmer for 5 minutes until the potatoes are almost tender.
Can be served over rice or by itself. Opt out the veggies for chucks of meat or other vegetables. Enjoy!
CAMH and Voodoo Priest Partner for mental Illness Initiative
Voodoo Priest Partners with CAMH for mental Illness Initiative
Through the Office of Transformative Global Health, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is launching a partnership with Haitian voodoo healers, in an effort to help serve the needs of the local mental health population Haiti.
Haiti’s population has began to flourish with cases of depression and anxiety in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake, and with a lack of trained mental health professionals on location, not much has been done in the way of making a positive stride with the people in the country.
In a country of over 10 million people, there are only 194 trained psychologists, 27 psychiatrists and three psychiatric nurses.
“People with even mild to moderate PTSD problems have no options to professional treatment unless they are wealthy,” Akwato Khenti, CAHM’s program director, said.
The nation is not short of alternative methods that have made an impact to the country’s people. 60,000 voodoo priests, who use traditional methods including storytelling and dance to treat various illnesses. CAMH is hoping to build on their popularity to increase Haitians’ access to mental health services.
“The voodoo community is often marginalized and dismissed as superstitious in Western societies, but it provides an important level of cultural comfort,” said Khenti, noting 40 percent of mental health recovery is attributed to the relationship between the patient and the person providing care.
The partnership aims to integrate popular scientific therapy into the traditional practice of voodoo. Widner Dumay, 25 year voodoo practitioner believes the that this type of combination is greatly needed in the area to aid in the betterment of the Haitian community. Dumay hopes incorporating modern efforts and initiatives into voodoo will build trust with Haiti’s grand Christian population, many members of which have been skeptical of the practice in the past.
Some voodoo priests along with CAMH officials will be in Toronto this month to support the ‘Best of Both Worlds’ campaign to raise funds.
“We hope to learn new techniques and skills from professional therapists, because our work is already overwhelming,” said Dumay.
Overtown Music and Arts Festival
Overtown Music and Arts Festival
Headliner Market Group (HMG), City of Miami Commission Chairman Keon Hardemon, and the Southeast Overtown / Park West Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) proudly announce
The return of the Overtown Music & Arts Festival (OMAF) will take place Saturday, July 23, from 11a.m. to 7p.m. in the heart of Overtown’s Business District on NW 3rd Avenue between 9th & 11th streets. The OMAF is free to the public with thousands of festival-goers expected to take to the streets and sidewalks of the historic neighborhood.
The day full of family fun, art, food and performances from national and local artists is held in honor of Overtown’s musical roots and the legendary artists who frequented the historic neighborhood. Grammy nominated talent will once again grace the stage and pay homage to the community with a lineup featuring R&B singer Eric Benet, British singer and songwriter, Estelle, and R&B songstress Kelly Price.
“The Overtown Music & Arts Festival continues to grow in attendance and in its significance to the community,” said Miami Commission Chairman Keon Hardemon “More than 6,000 attendees from throughout the country experienced the renaissance of Overtown via the festival last year.The festival continues to be the largest attraction for visitors to the redevelopment area and is paramount for positive marketing of the area as a destination for food, music, culture, dance, and fun.”
In addition to music, six local artists will display their creative skills as they demonstrate and create Live Art pieces on site in the ‘Art Den’. A mini festival within itself, the T.E.E.S. Youth Zone, presented by the Green Family Foundation will serve as a space for children to express themselves. This year’s performances will also feature Young Lyric from Jermaine Dupri’s Lifetime television show, The Rap Game. DJ Chipman will also be on hand performing every child’s favorite hit Peanut Butter Jelly.
Dedicated to the revitalization of the area, The CRA awarded a $200,000 grant to the festival organizers as part of its efforts to engage residents and festival participants in the redevelopment of the area. The OMAF was also selected as a winner of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s 2015 Knight Arts Challenge, which funds the best ideas for bringing South Florida together through the arts.
Michael Gardner, CEO and President of Headliner Market Group (HMG) told reprters, “HMG is pleased to produce the Overtown Music & Arts Festival for the third consecutive year. We’d like to make sure the community’s legacy is always honored.”
Guyana Issues Travel Advisory
Guyana says travelers arriving from countries where yellow fever is endemic are required to have proof of vaccination in order to be allowed entry in the country.
Health authorities said that as a result of the outbreak of yellow fever outbreak in Angola, several countries have imposed the requirements for vaccination against the disease for travel 10 days prior to arrival.
“Guyana, as a part of the Latin American region with risk of yellow fever is listed as one of the countries whose residents would be required to be immunized and issued with a yellow fever certificate prior to travel.”
The Government said that with the presence of the vector that transmits yellow fever and an uncertain “salvatic” environment in the hinterlands, “it is advisable that persons traveling from countries listed as endemic for yellow fever, mainly in Africa and Asia, should also be in possession of a valid International Certificate of Vaccination or prophylaxis on arrival in Guyana”.
But it said that the countries listed as endemic are mainly from the African continent and does not include countries in North America, Europe, Central America and the Caribbean.
Jamaica recently announced similar measures.
Buju Banton graduates with Masters Degree from NYU
Buju Banton, legendary reggae artiste has recently graduated with a Masters Degree in Music Business Management from the University of New York. Buju, who was arrested at his Tamarac, South Florida home in 2009 and later imprisoned on drug charges in 2011 in the Sam Gibbons U.S District Court in Tampa and has been in a federal facility, serving a 10 year sentence.
Buju told reporters, “I can do anything I put my mind to; you know that. People who know me know that I am very determined and will achieve my goals despite hardships. I will not allow the system to conquer me.” Buju explained.
The U.S Federal Bureau of Prison posted on its website that the artiste, whose given name is Mark Anthony Myrie, will be released on December 8, 2018 instead of February 2019 ,the date originally set for his release at the time of arraignment.
Inmates became eligible for release as of Nov. 1, through the U.S. Sentencing Commission’s reform effort to end overcrowding.
Last year, the commission moved to lower maximum sentences for non-violent offenders by an average of 18 percent. Around 16,000 inmates are expected to be freed within the first year, and 45,000 over the next several years.
Caribbean American leaders hold vigil for officers killed
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Dr. Dennis Grant, a Jamaican pastor, along with Caribbean – American pastors and community leaders in South Florida, will be holding a prayer vigil today at 3 pm. The Vigil, held for the five police officers killed in Texas and the black men killed in Louisiana and Minnesota, will include a motorcade followed by prayer at the Reverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park.
The 3rd Annual Black On Black Crime Solutions panel will take place this Saturday at the Worldwide Christian Center Church. Organized by Kevin Dorival, author and community activist, the panel will discuss tangible solutions to the voting problems that plague the urban community. Celebrity panelist include Commissioner Dale V.C Holness, Judge Kal Evans and Broward Sheriff Scott Israel.
American international gospel act, Deitrick Haddon will perform at the fourth staging of Jamaica’s Gosplash 2016 scheduled for August 1 in St Catherine, Jamaica. Haddon is best known for his progressive gospel stylings and being one of the stars of the reality TV show, Preachers of LA.
In Sports, Yesterday, Jamaica’s Usain Bolt was named in the 63rd member of the Jamaican team heading to the Rio Olympics next month.The announcement made by Chef de Mission Vishwanauth Tolen, in Kingston, follows Bolt’s inability to run in the final national trials due to a hamstring strain. At the Olympics Bolt will run in the 100 and 200 meter events as well as the 4 by 100 relay.
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Jo-Anne Jackson-Stephens, a Jamaican born associate attorney at Higgs & Johnson in the Cayman Islands, received a ‘Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners’ excellence award after getting the highest mark in the world on the Company Law and Practice exam. Jackson-Stephens competed with people from around the world and credited hard work and dedication for her achievement.
For todays weather forecast:
Scattered Storms in Broward County with a high of 91 and a low of 79. Partly Cloudy as well in Miami-Dade, with a high of 92 and a low of 81.
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Haiti, Cost of Election
By: Kathy Barrett
Haiti’s Prime Minister Jean Charles says the government will bear the cost of the October 9 presidential and legislative chamber elections after the United States and the European Union said they were not in a position to do so.
“The government will pay the elections. So far, we have a large part of the money now it is to complete the administrative work to allow the full financing of elections.”
He said Haitian authorities had not sought the US financial support for the preparation of the elections, even as it recognised that assistance from the international community would be beneficial to meet the funds required to conduct the polls.
Earlier this month, Washington said it would suspend funding to Haiti for the upcoming round of presidential and legislative elections even as it said that the decision should not be seen as a “reduction in US support for the development of Haiti.”
John Kirby, the State Department spokesman said the United States had informed Haiti of the decision on July 1 that Washington was suspending “its assistance toward the completion of the presidential electoral process.
Twenty seven presidential candidates are now expected to run in the October poll. Haitian lawmakers are yet to agree on whether they will extend the term of Interim President Jocelerme Privert, who came to office under the so-called February 5 agreement that was brokered after then President Michel Marelly left office without a successor being elected.
Under the terms of the agreement, Parliament had to elect an interim president for a term of 120 days and confirm a consensus prime minister.
Rain ruins Hero CPL clash between Tridents and Tallawahs
2016 HERO CARIBBEAN PREMIER LEAGUE
Jamaica Tallawahs 116-2 (C Gayle 47 not out, R Rampaul 1 for 25) vs Barbados Tridents – NO RESULT. Match abandoned due to rain.
Rain severely curtailed the action at the Kensington Oval in the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) match between Barbados Tridents and Jamaica Tallawahs. In the end there was only 10 overs of play possible, sadly not enough cricket for there to be a result. The highlight in proceedings was the batting of Chris Gayle who gave the patient Bridgetown crowd some real entertainment.
Ahead of the game, a moment’s reflection was paid by the strong crowd to the recently departed and much-loved broadcaster, and a favourite son of Barbados, Tony Cozier.
Once the on again, off again rigmarole with the covers at the start of the game was done the game was reduced to 12 overs a side. In a shortened match it is so important to get off to a good start, and the Tallawahs struggled to get going. Some excellent bowling from Wayne Parnell and Ravi Rampaul saw the Tallawahs manage only 21 runs in the first three overs.
The fourth and final over of the reduced PowerPlay was where the Jamaican side kicked on. Thirteen runs came from Rampaul’s second over, including a massive straight six from Chris Gayle as that sluggish start was quickly forgotten.
A 47 run opening stand between Gayle and Chadwick Walton got the Tallawahs laid a good platform but the introduction of Shoaib Malik into the attack brought the partnership to an end. Walton attempted to smash Shoaib over long off but only succeeded in finding the ever dependable hands of AB de Villiers.
The fall of Walton’s wicket brought together Kumar Sangakkara and Chris Gayle and the two cricketing legends put together a brilliant stand of 59 from just 23 balls. Gayle was brutal on anything that was pitched up on his way to 47 (20).
Sangakkara fell for 25 when he attempted to give himself room and smash to ball over extra cover; he was deceived by a Rampaul slower ball that crashed into his stumps. A brief cameo from Rovman Powell saw him hit a big six but it was that man Gayle who was the star of the show as he went at a strike rate of 235 in an innings that contained five Hero Maximums.
Gayle looked set for yet another half century but the rain returned 10 overs into the Tallawahs’ innings and it brought the match to an end. Despite the best efforts of the Kensington Oval ground staff the rain won the day.
This no result gives each of the sides a point each and moves the Tallawahs to second in the table with a game in hand over their nearest rivals.
| Teams | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | N/R | Pts | Net RR |
| Guyana Amazon Warriors | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | +0.476 |
| Jamaica Tallawahs | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | +0.042 |
| Trinbago Knight Riders | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -0.160 |
| Barbados Tridents | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | +0.105 |
| St Kitts and Nevis Patriots | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.068 |
| St Lucia Zouks | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -1.236 |
UPCOMING FIXTURE: Tuesday, 12 July – Guyana Amazon Warriors v St. Lucia Zouks, Providence (7pm)
TICKETS: Tickets for all CPL fixtures in the Caribbean and Fort Lauderdale are on sale now from www.cplt20.com.
Upcycle your summer treasures with these 5 DIY tips
Do It Yourself
The months of summer are a perfect time to hunt for hidden one-of-a-kind treasures buried in neighborhood yard sales. Whether it’s an old wooden dining chair, coffee table or bookshelf, there is beautiful potential in what others view as old and outdated. And with just a few handy touch-ups, it’s easy to transform yesterday’s furniture trends into today’s style. Follow these five steps to begin your DIY furniture makeover today.
*Lose the dirt and return the natural shine. A dry microfiber cloth is all you need to remove dust and loose dirt. If the wood appears dull or faded, create a polishing solution of half olive oil and half white vinegar to restore its natural shine. Apply the mixture with a cheese cloth and use a clean soft cloth to blot any excess liquid.
*Repair the imperfections. Even wooden furniture with gouges or scratches can be restored to its former glory. Apply DAP Plastic Wood All-Purpose Wood Filler and simply wait for the filler to dry before sanding, painting and staining. If you’re a beginning DIYer, take advantage of new Plastic Wood-X, which goes on pink and dries natural to signal when it’s time to move to the next step – taking the guesswork out of drying time. Both of these wood fillers dry with minimal shrinking and no cracking, are low in odor, and clean up easily with water.
*Enhance the color. After the wood filler dries, sand and stain the area to create an invisible repair. If you wish to paint the furniture, sand the entire table or chair to prepare the wood for new primer and paint. White paint gives traditional-style furniture a vintage touch, while adding designs with clean lines provide a more contemporary edge. Bold colors, such as turquoise, can also transform your new furniture to become a statement piece in the home.
*Add your personal touch. Along with saving money and helping the environment, upcycling furniture is beneficial because it provides an opportunity to create truly one-of-a-kind designs. Furniture stencils make it easy to restore wooden pieces with eye-catching patterns, or you can add prints using fabric and wallpaper. If you prefer a simple style, a fresh coat of paint and new hardware are all you need to update a table or dresser.
You can even repurpose furniture to achieve a unique look. A small TV stand can become your bedroom’s nightstand. An old wooden changing table might be the perfect place to display your succulents and herbs. Get creative and try out a few different ideas to discover the best use for your new find.
*Keep a repair kit on hand for later. Most wooden furniture will likely need a touch-up from time to time. With DAP’s Wood Finish Repair Kit, you can repair and restore the furniture you already have when scratches, small nail holes or other minor blemishes appear.
Don’t let the small imperfections turn you away from bringing a beautiful piece of old furniture into your home. By following a few easy steps, you can breathe new life into any wooden furniture you find this summer. To learn more about Plastic Wood, Plastic Wood-X and other DAP products, visit www.dap.com.
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Tensions escalate between activists and law enforcement in Miami
A look at some of the top stories making the news today, July 11th, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida.
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Here’s a look at our top stories.
Tensions has escalated between activists and law enforcement after the killing of two nonviolent black men and 5 officers in Dallas last week. In Miami, a large group of peaceful Black Lives Matter supporters shut down interstate 395 and in Fort Lauderdale, as supporters walked to the Broward County Courthouse and then the county jail. More protest are expected to be take place over the coming months.
The people of Trinidad and Tobago along with the Caribbean bid farewell to former prime minister Patrick Manning Saturday. A state funeral was held to honor the personal and political life, of the man described as a visionary who transformed the local economy, and contributed significantly to regional integration.
Marion Hall, formerly Lady Saw, has pushed the release of her gospel album ‘When God Speaks’ to July 22. Hall said the release which was set for last Friday ran into a few printing issues but fans can pre-order it now. The album includes mixture of reggae, soca and soul music, and the tracksYou Are Worthy, Room in My House, and I Had Jesus.
In Sports, West Indies cricket captain, Denesh Ramdin, has expressed shock at the decision to exclude him from the West Indies squad for the upcoming four Test series against India in the Caribbean. On Wednesday Ramdin chairman of selectors, Courtney Browne said he needs to improve his average of 28.14 gained in the recent one-day international tri-series against Australia and South Africa.
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Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, issued a statement on the weekend on the Facebook live video shooting of unarmed Minnesota man Philander Castile. In a Facebook post Zuckerberg said he hopes there will never be a video of this nature on the social media site – adding that coming together to build a more open and connected world is important and there’s still a far way to go.
For todays weather forecast:
Partly cloudy in Broward County with a high of 91 and a low of 79. Partly Cloudy as well in Miami-Dade, with a high of 90 and a low of 80.
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Marion Hall to release ‘When God Speaks’ July 22
Marion Hall, formerly Lady Saw, has pushed the release of her gospel album ‘When God Speaks’ to July 22. Hall said the release which was set for last Friday ran into a few printing issues but fans can pre-order it now.
“I know the fans are waiting on this one, but they can go ahead and pre-order,” she told the Observer.
The album contains a mixture of reggae, soca and soul music, with the track list including You Are Worthy, Room in My House, and I Had Jesus. Hall said she is hoping that listeners of her album will receive comfort and inspiration from each track to know that God heals and forgives.
“I have transformed from being a Saul to a Paul. I want everyone to know that a person can never be too unclean for God to cleanse them. I am hoping that this album will transformed a lot of lives,” she said.
Hall was invited to perform at the 3rd Annual Caribbean & African International Leadership Conference & Awards Gala in Washington DC on June 22nd. In addition to a performance alongside Soca star Machel Montano, she was given the honor to introduce King Adeyeye Ogunwusi of Nigeria and His Royal Majesty, Dr Kingsley Fletcher, founding pastor of Life International.
Jerk Salmon and Mango Dressing
Jerk Salmon and Mango Dressing
Fancy Caribbean meals don’t have to be hard. Here’s a quick and simple recipe to add some flair to a meal and any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 2 heaped tbsp Jamaican jerk paste
- 2 tbsp clear honey
- 4 salmon fillet
- juice 2 limes
- ½ red cabbage, core removed, thinly sliced
- 1 firm but ripe mango, skin removed, thinly sliced
- 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
- 6 onions thinly sliced on an angle
- small bunch coriander, leaves picked
Cooking:
- Heat the grill to medium-high.
- Mix the jerk seasoning and 1 tbsp honey together in a medium bowl.
- Put salmon fillets on a foil-lined baking tray and brush mixture all over them.
- Cook on the top shelf for 8-10 mins or until cooked through. (move the tray down a shelf if the salmon starts getting too caramelized)
- Put the rest of the honey, lime juice and some seasoning in a large bowl and mix together.
- Add red cabbage, mango, pepper, onions and coriander, and toss through the dressing.
- Serve the salmon on a pile of the salad, slaw, or rice.
Jerk Salmon can be served alone, chopped with mango dressing and rice or salad in a bowl for a festive summer twist.
Santokie fined for breaching Hero CPL Code of Conduct
Santokie fined for breaching Hero CPL Code of Conduct
St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots bowler Krishmar Santokie has been fined for breaching Level 2 of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Code of Conduct during his side’s game against Guyana Amazon Warriors at Providence, Guyana on Saturday.
Santokie was fined 75 per cent of his match fee by Match Referee Dev Govindjee.
The player was found to have breached Article 2.2.7 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to: “Throwing a ball (or any other item of cricket equipment such as a water bottle) at or near a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or any other third person in an inappropriate and/or dangerous manner during a CPL Match.”
After the completion of the 16th over of the second innings, Santokie threw the ball at Guyana Amazon Warriors batsman Steven Jacobs. Santokie admitted the offence and accepted the proposed sanction. As such, there was no need for a formal hearing.
The charge was levelled by on-field umpires John Ward and Leslie Reifer, third umpire Peter Nero, and TV umpire Imran Moakan.
All Level 2 breaches carry a minimum penalty of the imposition of a fine of between 50-100% of the applicable match fee, and/or up to two (2) suspension points.
This Day in History: Niagara Movement
Niagara Movement
By: Cerone White
On this day in history, July 11, 1905, W.E.B. Du Bois and William Monroe Trotter organized the Niagara Movement, which demanded the abolition of all race distinctions. The Niagara Movement was largely in opposition to Booker T. Washington’s philosophy of Accommodationism. Dubbed the “mighty current”, the Niagara Movement was in response to a call to oppose racial segregation and disenfranchisement. The Movement drafted a “Declaration of Principles,” part of which stated: “We refuse to allow the impression to remain that the Negro-American assents to inferiority, is submissive under oppression and apologetic before insults.”
William Edward Burghardt “W. E. B.” Du Bois was born February 23, 1868, in Great Barrington, MA and he died at the age of 95 on August 27, 1963, in Accra, Ghana. During the Niagara Movement W.E.B Du Bois was unable to get his information out and publicize their ideals to other African Americans, but most black periodicals were owned by publishers sympathetic to Washington. In order to accomplish this, Du Bois bought a printing press and in December of 1905 he started the publication of ‘Moon Illustrated Weekly Magazine’, the first African-American publication. Du Bois used this platform to his full advantage and attack against Washington’s positions. This magazine lasted eight months. Shortly after the closer of the Moon Illustrated Weekly Magazine, Du Bois founded and edited another medium of publication called the Horizon: A Journal of the Color Line in 1907.
The Niagara Movement ended in 1907 when William Monroe Trotter departed. His departure negatively impacted on the organization as did disagreements about which party to support in the 1908 election. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) predecessor was The Niagara Movement. Thirty-two prominent African-American leaders met in 1905 to discuss the challenges facing people of color, these leaders were particular concerned by the Southern states disfranchisement of blacks where a series of laws, new constitutions, and practices deliberately used to prevent black citizens from registering to vote. Hotels in the U.S. were segregated, and the members of the group convened in Canada at the Erie Beach Hotel on the Canadian side of the Niagara River in Fort Erie, Ontario. As a result of this group coming together, it came to be known as the Niagara Movement.
BLACK ON BLACK CRIME SOLUTIONS PANEL
The “POWER OF THE VOTE!”
The 3rd Annual Black On Black Crime Solutions Panel, The “Power of the Vote!” is this year’s theme for the annual Black on Black Crime Solutions panel discussion. Over 3 million people in the United States cannot vote, and most of them are blacks. The purpose of the annual event this year is to bring tangible solutions to the voting problems that plague the urban community.
Courage To Believe International, a nonprofit mentoring organization, is bringing experts to the table that are on the frontlines of the battlefield in order to improve the lives of those living and working in the urban community.
“It is both an honor and privilege to have this event three years straight. I felt compelled to host this event with a political twist, since its election year,” says Kevin Dorival, president of Courage To Believe International, Inc.
Every year this event is supported by in-kind services and donations from concerned citizens and educators around the country who have invested in the mission and the necessity of the event. Since 1980, there has been approximately 325,000 deaths of black men at the hands of black offenders (2010 Bureau of Justice Statistics).
Statistics also show that about 38% of the black males in America are either in prison, on probation or on parole, which means, due to their criminal record, they are unable to vote in elections.
“Unfortunately,” said Dorival, “until we address the root cause of these behaviors, we will continue to see young black males end up included in these stats. We must seek to stem the tide of black males that die by a violent crime perpetrated by another black man or that become trapped in the justice system as a part of the offender population.”
The celebrity panel will feature Dale Holness, Broward County Commissioner, District 9Judge Kal Evans, retention election, Group 2, Broward Sheriff, Scott Israel,, Student Minister, Roland Muhammad, and hosted by Suzette Speaks.
The free community event will be on Saturday, July 16th at the Worldwide Christian Center Church, 450 N. Powerline Rd. Pompano Beach. There will be live entertainment, refreshments, and networking opportunities. For more information on how to support or volunteer, click here: www.TheCourageToBelieve.com
Weekly Round-Up
Miami
July 9, 1:30 p.m.
Miami Music Project
Free Admission*
John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall
The Miami Music Project Children’s Orchestra will conclude the Adrienne Arsht Centers Free Family Festival series this weekend. The concert will include a performance of Dvorak’s “New World Symphony” and Gershwin’s “An American in Paris.” The event will be at the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall on tomorrow at 1:30 p.m.
July 13-15
Youth Economic Development Conference & Expo
Free for youth ages 14-24*
Miami Dade College North Campus
Urgent, Inc. will host its 3rd Annual Florida Youth Economic Development Conference & Expo, at Miami Dade College North Campus. The three-day conference and expo will bring together over 300 youth leaders from across the state and will focus on industries like Technology, Creative Design, Entertainment, Film, Radio, and Hospitality. And on the final day, Friday July 15th, Urgent’s Youth 4 Social Change Film Festival will be held at the Miami Dade Library.
Miramar
July 10, 2PM – 4PM
Tony’s Haitian Buffet Restaurant
Public Event
7996 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, Florida 33023
Join Miramar Mayor Wayne M. Messam as he hosts conversations in the community to speak with you about issues you deem important as residents, what’s taking place in the City of Miramar, and answer questions you have about your City.
