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Hispanic Heritage Month 2014 ispanic Heritage Month was kicked off with an amazing variety of cultural performances, an absolutely cute and colorful parade of nations with kids dressed in traditional national attire.

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Heads of State visit Florida

Guyana’s President Donald Ramotar met recently with the Guyanese community in South Florida

Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago decorated with high award in Miami

he Honourable Kamla PersadBissessar, SC, MP, Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago was the guest of honour at a Gala Reception and Dinner commemorating Republic Day on Monday 29th September, 2014 at the Signature Grand in Davie, which was hosted by the Consulate General of the Republic of Trinidad and ToGuyana’s opposition parties enjoy a one bago in Miami, Florida. seat majority in Parliament. One of the parties, the Alliance for Change (AFC) has Dignitaries present included high ranking tabled a no-confidence motion in Presi- state and county officials including Laudent Ramotar’s administration in the derdale Lakes Mayor, Russell A. National Assembly which if passed by the Barrington, Pembroke Park Mayor, Ashira joint opposition in Parliament would re- Mohammed, District 95 State Represenquire that national elections be held no tative, Hazelle P. Rogers, District 9 Broward more than 90 days thereafter.

County Commissioner, Dale V. C. Holness uyana’s President Donald Ramotar met recently with the Guyanese community in south Florida at a town hall meeting at which he brought his audience up to date with developments taking place in the country, among which is the possibility of general elections as early as January next year.

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L I F E S T Y L E Sam Roberts, Publisher

The People, The Politicians, The Power and Party Based Politics

s an independent, open minded, educated and community oriented person I can truly say that I am totally frustrated with the party based politics that is destroying our communities, our countries, our world.

When these political candidates are out on the streets campaigning, socializing and networking within the community we sometimes get a chance to meet them and get to know them. However, the candidates who would get our votes are those that appear grounded and truly connected with their community, with their family, with their god (not necessarily in that order) and not those that are puppets for their Political Parties.

Let me start by stating that I am a proud Caribbean American and that I truly believe that there are potentially great leaders among us both locally in Florida, in the United States of America and back in the Caribbean. BUT, and I’ll say this again BUT….what happens to these great minds, these great leaders, these great community activist and community partners, these politicians who campaign on a platform of FOR THE PEOPLE? What the hell happens once they get elected?

Do they suddenly forget that they were elected by the PEOPLE? Do they forget that the political position they hold is to serve the PEOPLE in their district, in their region, in their State and/ or in their Country?

Let me break it down into as simple terms as possible…..I’m a simple person. Let’s examine politics like a marriage, the smallest individual based relationship, (in most cases 2 people). What does it take to maintain a successful, productive and mutually beneficial marriage; I’ll list the pillars (in no specific order): • Commitment • Communication • Compromise

Guenet Gittens-Roberts, Publisher/Editor

in the best interest of the people, NOT THE PARTY. All parties have great leaders with great ideas; success is not necessarily measured by the path you take, crossing party-lines or not, but by the results achieved. So what if he or she represents a different political party; compromise on your ideas if it makes sense for the people you serve.

• Common Sense, what more can I say, ‘Common Sense’ – if it makes sense ‘Just Do It’, if an agenda item or legislative action is presented that makes sense – support it; don’t focus on who drafted it or supports it or presented it. If it makes sense – SUPPORT IT. It’s that simple; use COMMON SENSE. The only hope for our dear homeland, be it the United States of America, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela, Jamaica, Costa Rica, India, China, Haiti or even Cuba….where-ever you call home; is for the management and administration to be under a shared governance. I truly believe that a shared party governance would be the best solution for the success and prosperity of any Country and more importantly for the people of that Country. The leaders of these political parties need to set aside party politics, set aside the individual political agendas (if necessary/if it makes sense), set aside your egos and put together a strategic implementable developmental plan with a shared governance; with ALL PARTIES involved.

I love Guyana, I love my Caribbean and I love the United States of America but unless all the political parties, both locally in the USA and back in the Caribbean, come together and make decisions, implement legislation and take actions that are in the best interest of the PEOPLE; we will never see the true potential of our individual economies and our individual countries.

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• Common Sense Now let’s apply that to politics and politicians: • A commitment to the PEOPLE who elected you, a commitment to the agenda under which you were elected, a commitment to serve YOUR COMMUNITY and to serve YOUR COUNTRY. Make decisions based on what’s best for the PEOPLE and not what’s best for the political party.

• Communicate with your electorate, communicate with your community and communicate with each other, across partylines if necessary, to achieve an agenda that serves your community, your district, your region, your State and/or your Country. We must be willing to discuss the issues and truly listen to each other to understand the objectives and objections. Only through open conversation and communication can we achieve true success.

• Compromise when necessary to achieve an agenda that is

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The Numbers Look Good For Obama One Month before the Election

By Roger Caldwell

As the president gets closer to the November election, his job performance numbers and polls are starting to improve. Last week the CNN poll put the president’s numbers at 44% and Fox put the president’s numbers at 39%. The Fox poll numbers were the lowest and there were poll numbers as high as 48%. This is an indicator that the more progressive poll organizations think the president is making bold moves to improve the economy at home, and also improving our leadership position in foreign policy aboard.

In the Stock Market, President Obama is enjoying one of the best markets for a re-elected president, and it is breaking all kinds of records. Since the president was elected the Dow Jones resident Obama is touting his horn everywhere he industrial average has gained 67.9%. The Standard & Poor’s goes, because his unemployment numbers are un- 500 (SPX) Index are the healthiest in decades with the lowest der 6%, the first time in 6 years. This is a fantastic net debt to earnings ratio in at least 24 years. achievement, because the job market recovery was slow and many times frustrating. The economy has Large companies are piling up cash under Obama, and this been improving at a snail’s pace, but each month has put them in a great position to service their debt. “By every there is steady improvement. economic measure, we are better off now than when I took In September 2014, the unemployment rate dropped to 5.9% from 6.1%, and it means that corporations are hiring. The wage growth is somewhat disappointing in the past year, because it is only up 2%, and barely keeping up with inflation. But good news is always better than bad news and the U.S. employers added 248,000 new jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

office,” says President Obama.

The Republicans have tried to make the president a socialist, but in the four years he has been president, he has been a good friend to the business community. Because of President Obama’s business initiatives corporate debt as measured against earning has fallen. Douglas Brinkley, a president historian and professor at Rice University says, “History will eventually show Last week, this marked the 48th straight month of job growth, that Obama inherited the Great Recession and resuscitated the and ties the longest stretch since the Bureau of Labor Statistics economy.” started keeping track in 1939. The only other uninterrupted fouryear run came during the Regan administration in 1986-1990. There are less than four weeks until the mid-term election will be history. The president has a story of achievement and success to President Obama is also bragging about adding 10 million tell the American people, and he must continue to blow his horn. people on the healthcare insurance rolls, which he proudly calls The numbers are moving in the right direction for the president, “Obamacare.” “That’s $1,800 you don’t have to pay out of our and the Democrats must maintain the majority in the Senate. pocket or see it vanish from your paycheck. That’s like a $1,800 tax cut. And because the insurance marketplace we created en- Every election is important, and Blacks and minorities have courage insurers to compete for your business, in many cities the power to change the outcome of elections. The goal is to that have announced next year’s premiums, something impor- get registered Black voters to never come to the polls alone, tant is happening, they are falling,” says President Obama. and tell family, friends, and colleagues to vote.

“By every economic measure, we are better off now than when I took office,” says President Obama.

The Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce Endorses the following Candidates for Office: Charlie Crist - Candidate for Governor Geraldine Thompson – Candidate for Senator – District 12 Derrick “Shine” Wallace, Orange County Commission, District 6 Tina Caraballo - Candidate for Orange County Judge Group 10 On Amendments we suggest the following: Yes on Amendment 2 No on Amendment 3 For more information on Voting in the election on November 4th, go to wwwcaccfl.com for our Voter Guide.

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Central Florida Urban League (CFUL) Partners Pledge Allegiance to Literacy he Central Florida Urban League, in partnership with UPS, SunTrust Bank, Early Learning Coalition of Orange County, United Negro College Fund, Heart of Florida United Way, and the Adult Literacy League, launched their One Billion Word Challenge Initiative designed to curtail the reading skill loss children experience during summer months.

“Most people commonly refer to this as the “summer slide,” said CFUL board chairman Wesley Harris.

“And for children who may already be struggling to read on grade level the loss of reading skills during the summer is tragic... and totally avoidable.”

This challenge is an open invitation for all corporations, social groups, churches, parents, public/private schools and others to pledge their support. We challenge you to join our efforts and collectively read to thousands of children to combat the “summer slide”.

UPS has pledged twenty five million (25,000,000) words as a jump start to this initiative and extend the challenge to other organizations and corporations to match or exceed that pledge. 25 Million Words demonstrate our pledge of allegiance to literacy as we continue to serve the communities in which UPSers work and live.

“This is going to be an amazing collaboration,” said Karen Willis, CEO of the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County.

“Bringing all sectors together to combat summer learning loss and promote grade level reading is worth our time.”

“There is no doubt the most powerful tool available to raise our community to new levels is literacy.”, said Mr. Harris. The CFUL’s focus on literacy doesn’t end at programming but will reach into the core agendas of local and state policymakers to establish the proper support and recognition for education.

This three year initiative to read billions of words to our children represents our collective pledge of allegiance to literacy in the Central Florida area.

To make your pledge visit their website at www.cful.org

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FULL-A-VYBEZ Inc. to host their 3rd Annual Jerk and Caribbean Festival at the Central Florida Fairgrounds he rush of Back-to-School is OVER! Now it’s time to get together with friends and family, meet new people, and enjoy great food and fantastic musical entertainment.

Your opportunity will be at the Third Annual Jerk and Caribbean Culture Festival on Sunday, October 19, 2014.

This year, the festival will take place at a new larger location, the Central Florida Fairgrounds, at 4603 W Colonial Drive, Orlando FL 32808. Once again, this highly anticipated and entertaining festival is being hosted by Full-A-Vybez Inc. in collaboration with 1-800-411-PAIN Legal and Medical Referral Service.

Keeping with tradition, adults will relish the musical entertainment from featured artist such as Romain Virgo, the youngest singer to win Digicel’s Rising Star and the first Reggae artist to perform at the Academy of Country Music. Other entertainers performing are Assassin aka Agent Sasco, RUPEE and the rhythmic Fab 5 Band.

Kids of ALL ages will be entertained at the Kids Zone, a fun area filled with rides, games, bounce houses, face painting and so much more. No matter the age of your child, there is something there to keep them engaged. Parents you won’t have to worry, there will be a vast variety of food to choose from, both for you and your children. It can be something traditional or step out of your box for the day and try something you’ve always been curious about. You will have choices and more choices; numerous types of jerk and cultural dishes to savor and make your new favorites.

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RECORD 438.421 DEPORTATIONS IN 2013-2014

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@GailSeeram FREE In-Office Consultation FREE Live Chat – visit www.GailLaw.com he newly released data of 438,421 deportations carried out from the United States during October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014 represent families suffering from separation, lower socioeconomic status, emotional stress, and limited health and educational opportunities.

der the immigration laws that allow noncitizens to remain in the United States and avoid deportation or removal from the U.S. Some forms of relief include cancellation of removal, asylum, withholding of removal, fraud waiver, prosecutorial discretion, adjustment of status and many more.

The Immigration Law Offices of Gail S. Seeram offers the following five tips to avoid deportation or removal proceeding: 1 If you are a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) with ANY type of criminal arrest for a misdemeanor or felony offense (even if not convicted), then speak with an immigration lawyer before traveling outside the U.S., before applying to renew green card or before applying for U.S. citizenship.

2 If you have no legal status in the U.S., then do not drive.

Note, Department of Motor Vehicle records are linked to Department of Homeland Security and a routine traffic stop can lead to an immigration hold if your immigration status is checked.

3 If you are a noncitizen (do not have U.S. citizenship), then The Office of Immigration Statistic of the Department of do not register to vote or vote in the U.S. and do not make Homeland Security reported that deportations in the 2013 fisany false claims to being a U.S. citizen. cal year increased by more than 20,000 over 2012 and by more than 51,000 over 2011. President Obama will be on 4 If you are at risk for deportation or removal because you record for over 2 million deported under his watch as Presihave no legal status in the U.S. or have a prior removal dent. More than half of the noncitizens deported were done order, then do not go to your local immigration office withso under a fast-track removal system where they did not see out an attorney. an immigration judge.

5 If you have no legal status in the U.S., then avoid taking Greyhound Bus or Amtrak as immigration border patrol freIt is highly recommended that any noncitizen that is placed in removal or deportation proceedings exercise his/her right to quently stops and checks the immigration status of passensee an immigration judge. There are many forms of relief ungers on these types of transportation services.

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Former Haitian President & Dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier is dead he former Haitian dictator Jen-Claude Duvalier has died in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, at the age of 63; Jean-Claude Duvalier, known as ‘Baby Doc’, who fled Haiti in 1985 and later surprised the world, and the citizen of Haiti, when he returned home to Haiti after 25 years. Duvalier inherited the title of “President for life” in 1971 upon the death of his father, Francois “Papa Doc” Duvalier, who had ruled with an iron fist through his paramilitary force. Baby Doc became one of the world’s youngest heads of State at the tender age of 19 years old.

Only days after his return home he was charged with human rights crimes; however he successfully argued in his court trial that the statute of limitations had expired on the charges. His alleged crimes included torture, rape, extrajudicial killings and many others; many of the human rights groups decried the court rulings that spared Jean-Claude Duvalier. Later that year a Haitian appeals court ruled that the lower was wrong and that there is no statute of limitations for human rights crimes.

This ruling by the court of appeals therefore opened the possibility that Jean-Claude Duvalier could face the charges of human rights violations.

Jean-Claude Duvalier has found a way, yet again, to avoid paying the penalties crimes; he died before the judicial investigation could pursue the charges.

JAMAICA DIASPORA SOUTHERN UNITED STATES INVITES ALL JAMAICANS, JAMAICAN ORGANIZATIONS AND FRIENDS OF JAMAICA TO ATTEND THE JAMAICA DIASPORA TOWN HALL MEETING “MAPPING JAMAICA’S DIASPORA” WITH THE HON. ARNALDO BROWN M.P MINISTER OF STATE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE GOVERNMENT OF JAMAICA THE HON. FRANZ HALL CONSULAR GENERAL OF JAMAICA TO THE SOUTHERN U.S.A GOVERNMENT OF JAMAICA

EASTMONTE CIVIC CENTER 830 Magnolia Drive Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701 TUESDAY OCTOBER 28TH, 2014 at 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade implemented the Mapping Jamaica’s Diaspora Project in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration. Its aim is to identify through survey responses how the Diaspora can contribute to the development of Jamaica, whilst also determining their needs and concerns. YOU CAN TAKE THE SURVEY at: www.mapjadiaspora.iom.int FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU MAY CONTACT: WAYNE C. GOLDING SR. ESQ. – Jamaica Diaspora Board Representative Southeast USA TEL. 407 - 443-3317 waynegoldingjadna@gmail.com JAMAICA DIASPORA SOUTHERN USA “ONE LOVE …….ONE VOICE”

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Guyana wins 2014 Orlando Curry Duck Curry Clash he 9th Annual Curry Duck Curry competition in Orlando, Florida was representative of the growing Caribbean population in Central Florida. Guyanese, Trinidadians and many other Caribbean-Americans came out in record breaking numbers to the Central Florida Fairgrounds to enjoy music from artists like Crazy, Terry Garjaj, KI, Supertones Band, SW Storm, Geetanjali Band, Lyma Dunbar and most importantly cheer on the contestants for the curry duck (or duck curry) cooking competition.

All three winners this year are from Guyana. Tiger & Son Construction took home the 1st place prize of $1,000 with a win-

Curry Duck Curry contestants

ning score of 310, Navin Electric claimed his 2nd place prize of $500 with a score of 295 and Triple J Enterprise placed 3rd with a score of 288 and took home $300. The prizes were sponsored by Vani & John Lowton and the trophies

by Raj Travel Services.

This year’s contestants Backyard Mas, Selo Singh, Main Street Auto, Shastri Singh, Navin Electric, Tiger and Son, Suresh Bissoon, Exclusive Auto Body, Aaron Mohammed, Florida Leading Reality, First Choice Auto, Triple J Enterprise, Dave Lall, and Faraz Mohammed competed in five categories - pepper, salt, fresh taste, curry flavor and tenderness.

Vani Lowton with 1st place winner (and Guyanese born), Tiger & Son Construction.

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Hispanic Heritage Month 2014 —Continued from page 1—

Mayor Buddy Dyer and Commissioner Ortiz presented the City of Orlando’s Proclamation on the commemoration of National Hispanic Heritage Month; the Consular Generals of both Mexico and Columbia were also in attendance along with representative from many other offices of local government including Commissioner Samuel Ings, Commissioner Tiffany Moore and Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh. The attendees enjoyed spectacular dances, salsa and rumba music compliments of Rumba Radio and enjoyed delicious food compliments of Bravo Supermarkets. At the end of the official presentation, attendees were invited to visit the beautiful display of authentic Latin art being displayed in the gallery at City of Orlando – City Hall.

These were colorful, artistic and professionally presented works of art. For a full display of the works of art please visit our website at www.caribbeanamerican passport.com and visit our online gallery.

Bottom left - ‘Mexican Food’

by Horachio Silva On right - ‘Preservation of a Culture’ by Maria Del Pilar Vargas

On Sept 28th at Festival Park in Orlando, Hispanic Heritage Month was presented again with rich culture, strong community spirit and music. The Hispanic parade was a tremendous success with the participation of many different groups, companies and political candidates.

What can I say about the 1st annual Hispanic Parade and Festival…..WOW!!!

This was a spectacular array of Hispanic culture; from Puerto Rico, to Columbia, to Mexico, to Venezuela, to Cuba and many other countries. Food, food and more food; this festival was an authentic Latin food connoisseur’s paradise with an unbelievable variety from roasted pork to empanadas to tostones con ajo to ceviches and much more. For a beautiful display of pictures from the parade to the festival; please visit our website at www.caribbean americanpassport.com and view our Gallery.

Above - ‘Childhood Games’ by Blanca E. Rosado Middle left - ‘The Espy’ by Juan Antonio Rodriguez Olivares

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Miami-Broward One Carnival 2014

n October 12th the Miami-Broward One Carnival 2014 was presented at the MiamiDade Fairgrounds to the community with a fantastic array of colors, music and food.

What a spectacular presentation; the pageantry, the creativity, the rhythmic music, the atmosphere, the beautiful people, the delightful food!!!!! The over 40,000 participants and attendees were treated to an amazing day of Caribbean culture with festive, colorful and creative costumes, beautiful people, the pulsating beat of Caribbean music and the most scrumptious and delicious food from roti to jerk to goat curry to curry chicken to roasted corn to doubles to coconut water to fresh cane juice and much more.

The new venue did pose some logistical issues for the Carnival planning committee with the layout of the booths; the corporate, the sponsors and vendor booths did have limited access to the attendees; they were all located at the entrance to the venue but away from the main stage and all the other festive activities however the restaurants row or food lanes – what treat for the senses.

The Mas Bands were absolutely breath-taking with their colors and costume designs, the energy and enthusiasm……what a rush!!! For any carnival enthusiast or first timer; the energy and spirit of CARNIVAL was inspiring and spiritually/physically consuming…..WOW.

To view additional picture from Carnival and other events presented and covered by us please visit our website: www.caribbean americanpassport.com and our online gallery at http://www. caribbeanamericanpassport.com/galleries/photos Or our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com capnewsmagazine

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‘MasMan’ A Carnival of Humanity screens at Orlando Film Festival ctober 26th at 1:15 pm ‘MasMan’ – A Carnival of Humanity, by Dalton Narine, will be screened at the Orlando Film Festival. It is the only film about a man from a tiny Caribbean island who reached 80 percent of the planet in a single night. The movie will be showcased at Theater 8, Cobb Plaza Cinema Café, 155 S Orange Ave, downtown Orlando.

MasMan, the move, has been cut and tailored for television by it’s producer and directer by Dalton Narine. ManMas was named the ‘Best Caribbean’ Film (2012), it explores Peter Minshall’s leap from designer in the Trinidad Carnival to an artistic director of the Opening Ceremonies for three Olympics Games, based on his knack for “making what is small seem big in the open space of an Olympic stadium,” according to Hollywood producer Don Mischer, who worked with Minshall on the Atlanta and Salt Lake City Games in 1996 and 2002, respectively – for more details and pictures visit our website at www.caribbeanamericanpassport.com

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Turn up the Fun at Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival!

Good Food & Good Vibes for the Whole Family et your family ready and tell a friend that Markham Park in Sunrise is the place to be on Sunday, November 9, 2014 for South Florida’s premier food and entertainment event, the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival.

In this, the event’s 13th year, expectations are high and the festival promises to be “the most fun you’ll ever have.” There will the usual delectable assortment of jerk delights, popular cooking competitions and demonstrations, as well as informative and entertaining cultural presentations. The children will have loads of fun in the Kidz Zone and to top it off, popular reggae artistes will deliver high-octane performances on the Main Stage.

Festival CEO Eddy Edwards says this year is all about turning up the fun. “We want our patrons to have a most fun experience from the moment they enter the gates until they leave.”

He is also pumped about “Jerk Week” which was introduced last year. The exciting Hot Trot 5k Walk/Run will kick off “Jerk Week” and will feature Olympic and World Champion ShellyAnn Fraser-Pryce and other sport celebrities. You can learn how to create the best jerk dishes at the Publix Cooking School event on November 5 and hobnob with musical celebrities at the Welcome Party at First Fridays on November 7.

The 13th Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival is presented by Jamaican Jerk Festival USA, Inc., in association with Jamaica Awareness, Inc. Sponsors are Grace Foods, Publix Super Markets, Western Union, 1-800-411-PAIN, Jamaica Tourist Board, Red Stripe, Caribbean Airlines, Toyota of Hollywood, Lexus of Pembroke Pines, Vitamalt, National Weekly, Jamaicans.com and SunnyBiz Transport. The festival is a sanctioned as a Broward 100 celebrations event.

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Fit Like A Ras

By Jeremy Roberts - NASM

hether yuh doin’ exercise or diet or both, what yuh essentially doin’ is tekkin’ some action to mek yuh body react a certain way. It’s not too different from practicin’ free throws or dance moves or any other action that you want the body to perform better. If we tek the example of free throws, yuh go to de line and try to put de ball in de basket. If it wuk, nobody don’ tell you “dat look ugly. Do it dis way.” Results matter.

However, if yuh not droppin’ de shot, yuh gotta mek a change.

Yuh could do a lot of different tings, but ultimately, yuh tryin’ to mek yuh body react to the training stimulus so that yuh achieve the effect yuh want. Diet, exercise – and sleep! – is de same ting: yuh wan improve – according to your own preferences, not society’s (I hope!) – something about your body’s appearance or function.

Training The Body

After a time, yuh could slack off a little, and de body will still keep the process going, if you’ve effectively trained it properly.

If somebody mastered free throw shooting, they could stop practicing for awhile and still be good …. but they better not stop for too long! Same wid diet and exercise.

But whuh bout sleep? I’s as important as de odda two – diet and exercise – but regularly disregarded. You could be doin’ everyt’ing right, except sleepin’ and yuh will see no improvement. How to train de body fuh good sleep? Jus’ like free throw practice and training, it a go require a series of consistent habits. One major recommendatinon is to establish a pattern. Sleep at de dame time, after followin’ de same ritual, night after night for as long as you can (months, not days). Train de body to recognize your command that “I’s time fuh sleep, yo”. Mekkin sure yuh get enough is critical, so yuh also gotta figure out how much is “enough” for you. We all different. One way to know is dat you wake up widout any external mechanisim (i.e. no alarm clock nor nobody t’rowin’ cold water pon you!).

It’s probably going to be hard for some people to give up dey alarm clock, but in de long run, lettin’ de body learn the amount of sleep you need will be in your bes’ interest.

So, wid weight loss – more correctly, fat loss – the effect you want is for the body to consume the excess energy it currently has stored in the form of subcutaneous fat. So jus’ like the free throw shooter, you want to train the body to do things a certain way. You want the body to expend more calories than it consumes. To achieve this, you could, and probably should, try a lot of different tings. Jus’ like the free throw shooter, you I feel mos’ people recognize what it takes to be good at a pardon’ know what cue will work for you. ticular activity: Practice, and proper skill development, aka good habits. We’ve all done that at sometime, and wid some activWid exercise, mos’ likely yuh want to increase some muscle ity, whether is a sport, or a video game or a job, so we have mass. Yeah, even when yuh wan’ jus’ “tone” (did I mention experience in getting good at something. I’m hoping that folks that I hate that word??!! At least when yuh talking bout body can use that experience in their attempts at body transformatransformation), is muscle yuh gots to build. In this case, yuh tion. Identify the ting yuh wan’ do, get some good coaching, tellin’ the body to get used to the fact that yuh gon be mekkin’ and practice, practice, practice! de muscles do mo’ wuk. In response, de body gon adapt by growing increased muscle fibers (not by makin’ more of dem). Wuk hard!

So yuh gotta continuously be increasing the weights to continue applying the stimulus (among other things; jus’ like GT Dread is an NASM-CPT, who competes in Masters Track, dietin’, yuh never know whuh gon wuk fuh you). Similarly, Field Hockey and Weightlifting. He can be contacted at just like trainin’ fuh shoot free throws, yuh gotta keep at it. fitlikearas@gmail.com

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Heads of State visit Florida Continued from pg 1

Guyana’s President Donald Ramotar

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar

Guyana’s Parliament is expected to reconvene in mid-October and former Lieutenant Governor, Jennifer Carroll. Members of but it is still unclear whether the no confidence motion will be the CARICOM Consular Corps, representatives from various debated as a priority issue.

Religious Organizations and approximately four hundred (400) nationals from the Diaspora Community in Florida, all received The Guyana president said that the parliamentary opposition the Honourable Prime Minister with a warm welcome. continues to use its one seat majority in Parliament to “block real progress for our people” pointing to projects such as a spe- Vigorous tassa drumming heralded the arrival of Mrs. Kamla cialty hospital, the extension of the international airport, the development of hydro electricity and an anti money launder- Persad-Bissessar, following which she was garlanded by Artee ing bill which could lead to Guyana being blacklisted on the Cassie and Brooklyn Wilson, two children of Trinidad and Tobago parentage. international financial market.

A highlight of the evening was the receipt by the Honourable Prime Minister of the Highest Order of Florida from State Representative Hazelle P. Rogers, the Keys to the City and a Proclamation in recognition of Trinidad and Tobago’s Republic Day from Broward County Commissioner, Dale V. President Ramotar said that it is only in recent times that the Op- C. Holness. position has been calling for local government elections “having previously voted for these elections to be postponed until last Au- In his remarks gust. Since then the Alliance For Change (AFC) has tabled a no- C o m m i s s i o n e r confidence motion in the Government which the APNU says it sup- Holness alluded to ports, yet APNU’s leader David Granger has written to me request- the strong trade ing that I set a date for local government elections.” presence of Trinidad and Tobago in Florida, where it ranked 27th in terms of volume of Sam Roberts & Kamla Persad-Bissessar trade with this state which was valued in excess of one (1) billion US dollars.

President Ramotar addressed the very topical issue of local government elections. He explained to his audience that the main Opposition People’s National Congress (PNC) and subsequently A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance for Change (AFC) voted in Parliament for postponements of local government elections on several occasions “due to legitimate circumstances that prevented the holding of these elections. On one occasion the then leader of the Opposition Robert Corbin requested of then President Jagdeo that local government elections be postponed and arrangements put in place to proceed with national elections.”

President Donald Ramotar & Sam Roberts “I have told him that I am open to discussions on this matter and that even during my absence from the country I have put a team in place to have discussions with him and his team and I was prepared to put aside time for a daily update on the discussions.

Up to yesterday (Monday, October 29) we have not heard from the Leader of the Opposition,” President Ramotar told the meeting.

Dr. Anil Ramnanan, Consul General of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in Miami, introduced the Prime Minister and intimated that she had made a pervasive impact at the United Nations in New York where she had articulated Trinidad and Tobago’s position on critical global issues like Terrorism and Climate Change. According to Dr. Ramnanan, “The Diaspora is blessed to have with us this evening, a true leader who is not just a pioneering politician who has broken the glass ceiling, but one who keeps promises in delivering within four years what others have failed to deliver in a longer period.”

Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar dispensed with her written script and delivered the feature address which was received with rapturous applause. In her remarks she alluded to the advances which had recently been made to universalize the education system in Trinidad and Tobago including the provision of uniThe high crime rate in Guyana was also another burning issue versity access to residents of Tobago. She reported on proviraised by several attendees to which the President responded sions recently implemented to assist needy families particuthat there are ongoing efforts to deal with what he acknowl- larly those with newborn babies. edged was a critical problem.

“We have provided resources for the recruitment of additional police, we have intensified training and have acquired equipment to help in the investigative aspects of police work. I am well aware that security and public safety are important to all our citizens and visitors and no effort is being spared to address this problem,” he said.

The meeting and reception held at Miramar City Hall was also addressed by Guyana’s Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs who was in Florida to deal with Guyana’s failure to enact legislation on anti- money laundering.

The Honourable Prime Minister with the rapt attention of the audience reiterated her Government’s various initiatives in trade & investment, culture, tourism, education and infrastructure which would contribute towards increasing sustainable development for Trinidad and Tobago.

In her remarks, she stated that the quality of life for nationals had been recognized globally and the country was ranked, as one of the best places for a young woman to grow up.

Trinidadians and Tobagonians, she recalled, were amongst the happiest people in the world.

The Guyana president was welcomed by Miramar Mayor Lori Moseley and Florida State Representative Hazelle Rogers while Samuel Roberts extended greetings on behalf of Guyanese organizations in Florida. The evening’s proceedings were chaired by Laparkan’s Corporate Manager and former Guyana diplomat Wesley Kirton.

She commended the Consul General and Staff for the invaluable services rendered in representing the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago throughout their consular jurisdiction and closed with a quote from one of her favourite poems “Those who eat the Cascadura will, the The meeting was hosted by the Guyana Consulate and Honor- native legend says, wheresoever they may wander end in ary Consul Ramzan Roshanali introduced President Ramotar. Trinidad their days.”

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LEADING LADIES BEHIND THE SCENES AND ON THE FRONT LINE Welcome to my column on Leading Ladies behind the Scenes. Our column will introduce you to leading ladies who have branded their own recognition and blazed their own trails. These ladies work behind the scenes but manage the front line with high impact results. You might have heard their names or admired their work, but never met them up close and personal. Our column will give you the chance to meet these ladies so you can place a face with the name and their trendsetting work in our community, various organizations and in business. Thank you for celebrating their value with us.

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Delatron Johnson, Author “Fighting to Win” n life there are moments that you wish you could forget and then there are others that you can’t forget. That moment came for me the morning I met Delatron. It began with a phone call from a common person who we both know that had just finished reading her book. They were in a discussion and Delatron had mentioned a few of her dreams; it was with a whimsical urgency that she was told to contact me.

Delatron was very hesitant and reflective on the other moments in life when meeting people was ‘the best idea’ at the time but turned out to be a huge mistake; none the less she was curious.

Her curiosity gave way to making the phone call and the phone call was the gateway to our meeting.

We met at a café that I just love love love to pieces; the windows were clouded as the cooler air was giving way to the warmer air. I think we were the first two or three customers of the day. I don’t recall who arrived first or if we arrived at the same time but I remember looking into the eyes of this woman who in a few short moments would touch my soul and leave a staple of pride within my spirit. As I listened to her share her story and explain that she had just completed an overnight shift working with special needs children, I looked at her in amazement – like how could this be possible….. I was smitten with pride in a short setting. We talked for hours on end. With each sentence I could feel her hind legs growing. I could feel her confidence rising and then I heard the shift in her voice. I looked at her and deeply imparted strength, “don’t you ever look down or be ashamed to share your story because this story is a part of your journey and will set many free male and female alike”.

She said yes maam.

herself “they’re wrong and I will prove it”. When they spoke ill, she imagined and dreamed for more – she pretended that all of their words were reversed and they were actually giving her praise, it was then the banner and beginning of ‘Fighting to Win’ the book that she proudly blessed to author was birthed.

Delatron beams with light when she says “God chose all that was meant for my bad to turn out for my good”.

When asked to sum up her life and her future Delatron ended with “I was determined to prove to all who have hurt me especially with their strong words wrong. I was so determined to make sure that my past would never define my future. For those that labeled me and called me ugly, take a look at me now — I feel, know and believe that I am beautiful. For those who said that I was stupid and would never amount to anything well guess again, I am a loving wife, mother to three wonderful boys, I have a college degree and last but not least I AM AN AUTHOR … What an amazing accomplishment! Not everyone can say all four things in the same sentence. My inspiration comes from within. I prayed to God throughout my life’s journey that if He would allow me to make it through the storm that I would keep fighting to win and prove to everyone that by the grace of God I would make it.”

As Delatron is learning about public relations, handling a management team, doing book tours, speaking and workshop bookings, she is honored and humbled by her new found acquaintances and opportunities. There is so much anticipation for her future and her family’s future. As her boys grow athletically and her husband provides family leaderships, Delatron is concentrating on another edition of Fighting to Win. Delatron is a beDelatron Johnson is a wife, mother, cheerleader at all of her liever in her faith and wants the world to know that God fason’s games, a mental health advocate, a friend, trooper and a vored her and He will do the same and more for all who have champion. “The process and inspiration behind Fighting to Win journeyed through neglect, depression and abuse. is comparable to an old rickety bridge – a child with a deep, dark and lonely past (Ground Zero) to where I am now” says “Trust God and keep Fighting to Win; the storm will soon be over.”

Johnson. It was a daily routine to be called ugly, stupid and to be told that she would never accomplish anything. With each To order a copy of Fighting to Win or to book Delatron to speak harmful word she took blows to her heart but in her mind told contact: 321-209-3088 or visit our website at www.fightingtowin.com

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Xiomara Wiley n 2009, Ms. Xiomara Wiley was appointed to the position of Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales, at Universal Studios Hollywood. With this position she is tasked with the responsibility of overall brand direction of the establishment, including the theme park, CityWalk shopping, as well as the entertainment complex.

Approximately a year later, Xiomara was honored with the Mother of the Year Award, evidence that she excels beyond just her professional career. Ms. Wiley’s distinction was accomplished due to multiple aspects of her background, from her Caribbean background and strong family ties to her internal motivation and positive outlook.

they are an important part of her identity. Her father and husband attended her interview, and even joined her in the interview room to interject and add their own personal touches. Wiley is grateful for her husband, her parents, and her children, ages 11, 12, 20, and 24. Throughout her career, she has insisted that her kids schedule which activities they needed her to be there and she was sure to attend. Four generations of her family recently joined together at a family reunion in Orlando.

Wiley believes that the keys to success included the following:

Prior to joining Universal Studios Hollywood, Ms. Wiley held several positions at Disney Parks across the globe, in addition to experience with other companies.

Xiomara Wiley graduated from Princeton University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and from Northwestern University with a Masters of Management degree. Before attending university, Wiley overcame many obstacles with dignity and determination.

First, you have to deliver what they need.

Then, you assert what you need from them in order for you to stay. For women, it is vital to know the right time to use your voice. You have to pay a lot more attention to what people are saying in their social space because of the digital age.

Work hard at what you do and do what you love. You can’t have it all at the same time, with a particular reference to parenting and work.

She advises younger people that not everyone wants to work hard, not wanting to start at the Born in Jamaica, Xiomara Wiley moved to the U.S. at 6 months bottom and work their way up. To achieve success, this mindset old and stayed with her father in Brooklyn, but moved to must be overcome. Where you are doesn’t define where you’re Queens before going. Figure entering Kinderout what your garten. During passion is and an inter view set goals. with the Caribbean American Now that Ms. Passport, Wiley Wiley has revealed that achieved so she was the much in her cavaledictorian of reer, her focus her Junior High School after completing a 3 year program in has shifted on giving back. Wiley said that people will find the only 2 years. At a young age she ventured outside of her com- time for what’s important to them. At this point, her dad chimed fort zone in pursuit of a better quality education; she began in to say that Xiomara one of the only black students in her taking buses to farther schools all in pursuit of the best educa- class and as such Xiomara has now founded a youth empowertion. By the time she had entered high school her parents moved ment organization to make a difference in the lives of other. to Baldwin, so she attended school there.

Later on in her career they pooled together their finances to start the Disney Dreamers Academy, which funded a trip for 100 stuXiomara acknowledges that her drive stems from her parents, dents and their parents to have an inspirational few days at noting that they both studied for their degrees while raising Disney. Currently, Ms. Wiley is trying to create a High School children and working. Her Caribbean upbringing grants her a internship program for African Americans so that they have unique perspective: whenever she meets people who came to the opportunity to be exposed to a corporate environment. She the U.S. by choice, she recognizes that they have an excep- hopes to begin this internship within Universal Studios Hollytional appreciation for the opportunities available here. wood but later expand it within the wider NBC network.

Her Caribbean upbringing grants her a unique perspective: whenever she meets people who came to the U.S. by choice, she recognizes that they have an exceptional appreciation for the opportunities available here.

After graduation, Wiley’s parents moved to Florida and she followed, in pursuit of the warmth of the state. In Orlando, Wiley took a job at Walt Disney World where she worked for 14 years, during which time she had her 4 children, all of whom Disney was very supportive. Eventually, Wiley was transferred to Disney Land in California, where she was contacted by a recruiter to work at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Xiomara Wiley is a true and passionate believer in community and strongly believes that we all have a responsibility to give back to our community so that others may have the same or even better opportunities to succeed and achieve their dreams.

We are proud to feature Xiomara Wiley as our Caribbean Profile for October 2014; she is a proud Jamaican-CaribbeanWiley’s family has played a strong role in her success and American woman.

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AUTHOR Spotlight Jamaican Author Mellissa Thomas Captures Readers’ Imagination Through Storytelling, Faith, and Poetry

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t began with an introductory lesson in poetry. Mellissa Tho- young adult espionage ebook series. mas, a sixth grader at the time, grasped the concept so keenly she received applause from her class on the first try.

She began 2014 with the best book yet. Faded Diamonds is a disruptive New Adult (NA) novel following local pregnant misfit Her love for words was born from a daily assignment her Leila Sudders, chronicling the staggering effects of the broken parents forced her to complete from six years old: They wrote home on the children raised in it: self-loathing, mental illness, words from the dictionary in a composition book, and after abuse, and their need for mentorship. Readers also get an inschool she had to write the definitions and use each word in side look at the rigors of social work through a counselor’s tirea sentence. less effort to mentor underprivileged young women despite their desperate attempt to be strong in the face of their issues.

In elementary and middle school, Thomas gorged herself on seven Co-authors Camille Burke and library books at a time. They beStacey Pacouloute, both South came the perfect escape for her Florida locals, received their Masters and expanded her vocabulary; in Social Work (MSW) degrees from and she grew to practice creatBarry University and infused their ing stories of her own in her expertise into the book. Burke’s mind daily. company, CFB Soultions, provides training, life coaching, and counShe wrote her first novel, a vampire drama, in seling services. Pacouloute owns high school. Her friends daily waited for lunchPacouloute Services, Inc., a full sotime to come so they could read more of her cial services company. story as she wrote it, which showed her she was onto something.

The co-authors make a powerful Caribbean triumvirate: Thomas was After watching the visually groundbreaking The born in Jamaica, Burke is of JamaiMatrix, filmmaking became an added ambition, can descent, and Pacouloute is of and after serving in the U.S. Navy for five years, Haitian descent. she came to Orlando and obtained her Bachelors in Film in 2008 and Masters in EntertainThe novel’s mentoring focus and ment Business in 2010 from Full Sail University.

Central Florida Urban League’s reShe has since co-written three screenplays with cent launch of its One Billion Film classmate-turned indie filmmaker James Words Challenge made for a perHunter, including award-winning short “Juxed” fect partnership, creating the Poland “Breaking Point,” which Hunter later adapted into his- ish Your Potential! Youth Career Symposium, happening Sattory-making indie feature The Breaking Point, starring Sean urday, October 18, 2014 at CFUL’s Pine Hills Service Center Nelson, Erik Grey, and Diana Lovell. at 2804 Belco Drive from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thomas and her co-authors, like the novel’s counselors, are compelled to help Armed with her degrees and greater writing skills, she pub- underserved youth learn the myriad opportunities available lished four books in just two years. In 2012, she published to them, instilling a hope that will grow beyond their curFrom a Babe: A Weekly Devotional, which simplifies biblical rent circumstances. truths for new and static Christians hungry for spiritual growth, and enriched each week’s devotional passage with In her continuing quest to pay it forward, Thomas will also be an original poem. The From a Babe: A Weekly Devotional a panelist at the Fall 2014 Authors’ Showcase on October 25, Small Group Bible Study Workbook followed in 2013, mak- 2014 at Majestic Life Church, speaking to aspiring authors ing the devotional a full small group experience. That same about writing techniques. Find out more on Facebook: year, she published Abstracted, the first of a five “episode” www.facebook.com/mellissa.thomas.

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Top 5 Video Picks 1 Artist: Kevin Lyttle Title: “Feel So Good” Video Link: www.junglevibes.tv (Top 5 Video Picks) JVTV Review: Mr. “Turn Me On”, Kevin Lyttle is back with the assistance of Mr. Boombastic on the forthcoming single Feel So Good. This song was slowly climbing the music charts, but now the official video has been released and is gaining much traction.

Kevin Lyttle was recently appointed the prestigious title of “Cultural Ambassador” for St. Vincent and is currently scheduled to hit a six continent tour. Keep an ear out for “Feel So Good”.

2 Artist: Rome Title: “One Wine” Video Link: www.junglevibes.tv (Top 5 Video Picks) JVTV Review: When we first heard of this artist, we had no idea of who he was but listened to his single called “Push Back” produced

by Madmen Productions which is a mixture of soca and pop music with an island vibe. On his new track, “One Wine” it is quite evident that auto-tune played a major part, but never-the-less will most likely gain momentum during carnival time. For more information on Rome, check hin on Instagram @rometheartiste

3 Artist: Mr. Renzo ft. Busy Singnal Title: “Culo” Video Link: www.junglevibes.tv (Top 5 Video Picks) JVTV Review: Renzo was born in Venezuela and raised in Trinidad.

The title of this song pretty much sums up what viewers are destined to witness and that is a bunch of women on beach in bikinis showing their “culos”. On this song. We are still baffled at how Busy Signal jumped on a track that lacks substance. Maybe it will grow on us. We can’t play this video on JVTV for obvious reasons, but feel free to check it out on youtube.

4 Artist: Patrice Roberts Title: “Hold on Tight” Video Link: www.junglevibes.tv (Top 5 Video Picks) JVTV Review: Patrice Roberts is one of the most energetic soca artist in the game right now. On her new single “hold on tight”, Patrice is dripping with sexiness in her carnival costume. Patrice’s track record of hit songs continue to steadily grow as she is no longer shadowed by her mentor Machel Montano. Hold on Tight was produced by our good friend Ian Pantin and FWI Music Co. You can follower her on Facebook @Patrice Roberts Music

5 Artist: Famous Twenty Title: “Way Up” Video Link: www.junglevibes.tv (Top 5 Video Picks) JVTV Review: This year the Ellis clan is grabbing media by the horns and receiving nuff attention. Famous Twenty is the grandson to the late great rocksteady singer, Alton Ellis and the nephew to reggae singer, Christopher Ellis. While Famous Twenty’s music is geared more towards dancehall, his tempo is upbeat and very danceable. JVTV have some exclusive clips from Famous Twenty and we surely want to see our brethren sore like an eagle Way Up Up Up.. for more info check Famous Twenty @twentyy on Twitter

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SPICE FOR FLAVOR AND ZEST pices are part of the roots, bark, seeds or fruit of plants. Adding even the smallest amount of spice to your food or smoothie can add zest and flavor, and transform the taste from bland to delicious. Spice gives added flavor or punch to your food with no calories.

Cinnamon is one of my favorite spice. It gives flavor to any dish. You can add cinnamon to your smoothie, dessert, quinoa or rice. Cinnamon is a strong spice, so you just need to add a small amount.

Always buy organic cinnamon because the flavor and the taste is different from the non-organic brand.

Turmeric is another great spice. It is traditionally used in curries in Indian recipes, and also in Jamaican curry dishes. Turmeric can be used to make curry vegetables, curry rice or curry tofu. It can also be used with ginger to make tea. Always buy organic turmeric.

Cayenne Pepper is a spicy spice, but it adds flavor to your food

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and gives it a little kick. Cayenne pepper is very hot and strong, so only a little dash is needed to flavor your food. You can add cayenne pepper to vegetables, rice or even in your juice. Try to buy organic cayenne pepper.

Ginger is another one of my favorite. Ginger is a little spicy and strong but adding the right amount can add zest and flavor to your food. You can also add ginger to your smoothie and your juice. I normally use fresh organic ginger.

Spice up your kitchen with these spices and add a sizzle to your meals.

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