National Weekly August 11, 2016

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CARIBBEAN

OPPOSITION QUESTIONS PM ROWLEY’S HEALTH PAGE A4

C I R C U L A T E D

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WATCH IT. READ IT. LOVE IT. WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED

The Caribbean Olympic dreams begin now Don Anthony

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE OLYMPICS? PAGE A5 HAITI

CONGRESSWOMAN FREDERICA WILSON TAKES ACTION AGAINST “THE BITE” PAGE A7

The XXXI Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, dubbed the Rio Olympics 2016 Games, are well underway. These games are traditionally the most eagerly anticipated and most watched worldwide, involving the participation of athletes from almost every country across the globe. continues on B6 Caribbean Olympics

ENTERTAINMENT

SIZZLA TO PERFORM IN SOFLA FOR FIRST TIME IN 8 YEARS

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Locally contracted Zika cases spread Dr. Garth A. Rose

COMMUNITY

ANTI-ALGAE PLAN CONCERNS PALM BEACH RESIDENTS PAGE B5

SPORTS

WEST INDIES CRICKET TEAM TO PLAY INDIA IN LAUDERHILL PAGE B7

The spread of the Zika virus continues to concern South Floridians, as more reports of locally contracted cases from mosquito bites emerge. At the time of writing, the Florida Health Department reported 17 local cases – 14 cases in Miami-Dade. primarily in Wynwood, two in Broward County, and one case in Palm Beach County.

Efforts are being made by regional public health departments to increase aerial spraying, to stop the reproduction of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, the breed of mosquito that spreads the virus. Since August 3, Miami-Dade County has increased spraying in a 10-mile square zone in and around Wynwood.

Due to this apparent localized proliferation of the virus making headlines, businesses in Wynwood, one of Miami's premier tourism destinations, have begun to see a decline in customers. This decline compounds existing concerns about the effects of the disease on MiamiDade's $25 billion tourism industry.

On Tuesday, following days of continued rain, neighbors in a West Kendall community were seen emptying drums in street drains. Kathrine Holmes, a Caribbean-American resident in South Florida said she and her neighbors were taking steps to ensure mosquitoes “don't breed and spread in the area. We have several pregnant women in the neighborhood. We continues on B4 – Caribbean Olympics

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Dance and Drums Concert and Gala at the Li le Hai Cultural Complex showcased some African drumming and dancing bringing the community to their feet.

(Photo by Jaury/GMCVB)

We've Got You Covered Florida Representa ve Hazelle Rogers receives the JURA Community Award on behalf of Hugh Ferguson, the Caribbean Na onal Weekly Newspaper at the JURA Jamaica Independence Gala from Hugh Osbourne, past president and current board member of JURA (Photo

by Donovan Bedasee)

And the Winner is…

JURA Scholarship Winners during the Jamaican Independence Ball (Photo by Donovan Bedasee)

Afrocentric Modeling These girls are modeling some of the fashion that was available at the African Diaspora Dance & Drum Fes val of Florida August 5-7 in Miami. (Photo by Jaury/GMCVB)

Reading Enthusiasts This li le boy enjoys his Disney book while si ng on the lawns of the Li le Hai Soccer Complex at the free backpack giveaway event.

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Summer Splash Goldson Spine host Back to School event to help underprivileged children in the community. (Contributed) Reading Enthusiasts The Li le Hai Soccer Complex was filled with happy children who couldn't get enough of the 3,500 books and summer ac vi es during the free backpack giveaway event this weekend. (Contributed)

Jamaica Flag Day Commissioner Dale Holness, Miss Jamaica Diaspora Janine Gordon, and Lindell Douglas celebrate Jamaica's 54th Independence at the Lauderhill Sports Park. (Contributed)

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LOCAL

Anti-algae plan concerns Palm Beach residents

First-time homeowners receive new homes in Central Broward

Since mid-June stinking, toxic, green algae, commonly referred to as morass, has been encroaching on communities north of Palm Beach County. Recent reports indicate algae spans 30 miles east of Lake Okeechobee to the Treasure Coast, and 40 miles south through the West Palm Canal to Lake Park Shores.

Despite construction delays of several months, last Friday, the ribbon cutting ceremony for 18 new three-bedroom single family homes in Franklin Park Estates, Broward County, was officially held by Broward Commissioner Dale Holness and other city officials. The 18 first-time homebuyers proudly joined the Commissioner in the ceremony as they take ownership of their new homes.

Last year, the Broward County Commission, on the initiative of Holness, approved partial-funding for the construction of the homes located on property adjacent to the corner of NW 27th Avenue and Sunrise Boulevard. With funds also provided by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the 2,000 square foot homes were built with most of the workers employed from the neighborhood.

Holness said this provided significant employment boost for several residents including the painting contractor, a local African-American resident. “We wanted the main construction contract to be also allotted to a local contractor, but because federal funds were involved, we had to accept the eventual contractor, Access Builders, who was from outside the neighborhood.”

The supplies for landscaping of the property on which the homes are located were from local businesses within the area. The energy-efficient homes, with two bathrooms and two-car garages, were specially designed with the objective of improving the aesthetic quality of the neighborhood.

The homes cost $190,000 but each homeowner qualified and received $40,000 grants from County funds to assist in the purchase.

The partnership to build the homes, other than the county commission and HUD, also included the Housing Finance Authority of Broward County (HFA), and the Florida Department of Economic Recovery. This project is consistent with and furthers the Central County Community Redevelopment Plan led by Commissioner Holness and approved by the Broward County Commission on October 23, 2012.

Also implemented in conjunction with the Central County Targeted Planning and Economic Development Strategy for NW 27th Avenue, the new homes in Franklyn Park Estates represents a total investment of over $16 million to Central Broward County.

According to Holness, "Home ownership in Central Broward County has long been a priority for me and the residents of Central Broward County. Owning a home is part of the American Dream, offering a sense of pride, stability, and security. Four years ago, these homes were valued at $145,000, today these homes are valued at $190,000. The homes will not only revitalize the area, but shows that investing in our communities, brings about positive results."

Under the terms of the purchase, the new homeowners are required to live in the homes for at least ten years. This precludes the homes being purchased for investment purposes and resold soon after purchase.

Holness said, “These homes are for families who are serious about building strong neighborhoods, not for people seeking to make quick profits.”

Residents south of Lake Okeechobee, led by Hendry County Commissioner Janet Taylor, are resisting plans

by Florida officials to purchase valuable farm land to solve the state's escalating algae problem. People in these areas describe the algae as smelling like dead animals, irritating eyes and respiratory systems. They're concerned the moss will affect the region's economy and pose a health hazard.

These residents fear directing the water south will ood sugar-cane, corn and vegetable farms where some 6,000 residents derive their living in the region.

County commissions in the affected counties including Martin and Hendry Counties are seeking emergency assistance from Florida's Governor, Rick Scott to combat the pollution from the encroaching algae. Approval is being sought for the purchase of land lots south of Lake Okeechobee, to direct water flow southward, instead of east and west from the Indian River lagoon as it now flows.

Although 13 counties and 119 municipalities support this initiative, there's stern opposition from residents of the City of Clewiston and the Belle Glades community south of Lake Okeechobee and adjacent to the Palm Beach County Border.

These residents fear directing the water south will flood sugar-cane, corn and vegetable farms where some 6,000 residents derive their living in the region. There's also fear that if the water is directed south it could bring the algae blight to Palm Beach County.

While the counties, and some state representatives support the redirection of the water, the Army Corps of Engineers is weary of this solution, cautious this could

negatively impact the levee around Lake Okeechobee and jeopardize residents in neighboring communities.

Commissioner Taylor, a Clewiston resident, said while she's concerned with the algae crisis, “science shows the algae isn't caused by water from farms south of the lake, and more storage to the south cannot cure a problem of this magnitude. Engineers warn against taking farmland south of the lake out of production, because storage and treatment is needed to the north, where 95 percent of the water and the nutrients come from.”

The commissioner is appealing to state leaders not to “buy up our land, flood our communities, and send dirty water down south.” She said those who want to direct the water south are doing so “in the name of environmental preservation” but the issue should be viewed from a humanistic viewpoint to protect the lives and livelihood of residents in Clewiston, Belle Glades, Morehaven, South Bay, and Pahokee. Taylor said, “Our region is more than sugarcane farming. It's also about our hospitals, restaurants, law firms, schools, and community centers, too. It's also about farming citrus, green beans, and sweet corn.”

Taylor has expressed her concerns to the South Florida Water Management District, as she doesn't want the next generation “growing up in a state where our livelihoods are constantly threatened.” She's urging Florida leaders to be guided “by facts and science, not hate-filled threats from wealthy, coastal elites. Working together, we can protect the environment and the Glades communities. Our future depends on it.”

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Opposition questions PM Rowley’s health The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Keith Rowley is has been undergoing a series of medical tests at a health clinic in Miami, amid widespread speculation that he is seriously ill and calls by opposition parliamentarians for him to disclose the status of his health.

Prime Minister Rowley, 66, who is on a two week vacation in the United States has acknowledged that for the past 35 years he has managed his health issues through diligent and disciplined guidance from his chosen doctors at home and in California.

“I have been regularly, even annually (been) reviewed by them (doctors) over the years. This occasion is hardly different except that as a result of the intensity of my activities during the last 36 months or so I have not kept my annual appointments until recently.

“I did my examinations locally and the results were transmitted to my doctors abroad.

There have appeared to be some changes which both sets of doctors conclude should be investigated further. That is what I am here for and that is what I have referred to when I spoke to the public about travel and health as well as vacation,” Rowley said in a text message to the Trinidad Express newspaper.

He said that while he is “very heartened by the outpourings of empathy and prayers which have been voluntarily directed towards me and my family from a wide cross section of the population…I am with family who are in the medical field here in California and I check into a clinic on Monday for the examinations as mentioned.

Rowley became Prime Minister in September last year after leading the People's National Movement (PNM), into office.

Record number of visitors for Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says the 211,000 visitors is a clear indication of the outstanding performance of the tourism sector during the summer, and that Jamaica remains on track for record arrival and earning figures for the calendar year.

“It indicates that this is the strongest summer that we will have. It also means that we are on track to top the US$2.5 billion that was earned last year and to host nearly four million visitors this year,” he said. Bartlett said

very strong marketing and new strategies for the promotion of the island as a preferred destination are some of the reasons for the

DOMINICA

Multi-million dollar construction of hospital launched Dominica has launched the construction of a multi million-dollar National Hospital that - according to government officials, represents a new era in relations between Dominica and China.

China's Ambassador to Dominica, Li Jiangning told the groundbreaking ceremony on Monday that the new facility “will bring higher quality medical services to the community in the years to come. “I am confident that this new facility once it is completed…would enhance the capacity of Dominica to deal with new emerging health issues and challenges as well as current ones. It will contribute to long term social and economic development of this beautiful country.” The Chinese diplomat said the new hospital will be “one of the most complicated and challenging project to construct for both sides…thanks to the tremendous efforts put in by both sides”.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said the new facility should serve as an impetus for Dominicans to put aside their political differences and unite for the socio-economic development of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country.

country's good showing, especially during July. He noted that Jamaica's air connectivity is the driving force behind the country doing very well in arrivals at this time.

“The marketing has been strong and the destination is a powerful destination… but our air connectivity is a central part of the increase in our arrivals,” he said, adding that the United States and Europe continue to be Jamaica's strongest markets.

Bartlett said he would be leading a team to Canada at the end of this month to meet with travel partners and other tourism stakeholders in an effort to boost arrivals from that destination.

International Congress on Biodiversity of the Guiana Shield Underway The fourth International Congress on Biodiversity of the Guiana Shield began on Monday in Georgetown, Guyana. Themed 'Leveraging our High Endemicity, Cultural Diversity and intact Ecosystems for inclusive Growth and Secure Futures', the program, now receiving funding from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) through the ACP-MEAs project, was attended by renowned leaders such as Dr. Patrick Williams, Chairman of the Guyana Society for Biodiversity and Ecosystems and David Granger, President of Guyana. Guyana and Suriname, two regions included in the Guiana Shield, are members of CARICOM which has committed to striving for sustainable use of the valuable natural resources of Member States.

The President not only highlighted the “essential role of the Shield in the survival of Planet Earth” comparing its wilderness and creatures to those of the Garden of Eden, but he underlined that all 6 countries within the Shield, Guyana, Suriname, French Guyana, Venezuela, Colombia and Brazil, must embrace the role of trustees, so to preserve the biodiversity and the integrity of the Shield itself.

By hosting international congresses, the International Society for Biodiversity of the Guiana Shield (IBG) has been engaged in the exchange of scientific information of the Shield.

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Talk UP What do you like most about the Olympics?

Timothy – Miami, FL I just recently started taking an interest in the Olympics and I'm not a huge fan. I like watching Michael Phelps and the swimming competitions. I think the games set a great example for children. It encourages them to be active which is in keeping with what God wants. I've always been very active myself.

Joann – Miami Gardens, FL. I like the fact that athletes from different countries can come together to be proud of where they are from and show off their abilities. I have some concerns though about the crime in Rio as well as the fact that some of the locations in the Olympic village were not ready. They had 4 years to get it together. My favorite events to watch are gymnastics, basketball, soccer, volleyball and track and field.

Chris - Miramar, FL I've been watching the Olympics especially the gymnastics and swimming. I'm also looking forward to the start of the track and field events. I was involved with athletics when I was growing up, but I lost interest. At one point I even dreamt of going to the Olympics, but dreaming was as far as it got.

Yvette - Miami, FL I'm loving the tennis and my girl Serena Williams.

I'm also a huge Tiger Woods fan. I'm not really into track and field although I do know about Usain Bolt. I was pretty disappointed when Serena dropped out of the competition so suddenly. She didn’t seem to be on her A game.

Pretty Ricky – Miami Gardens, FL I love watching the women run. They're fast too.

Even that Usain Bolt. Someone is going to get him this year. Someone from the States. As a matter of fact, most of the medals are coming back here to the good old US of A. Growing up, I was a big sports fan, but my height prevented me from getting very far. They said my legs were too short.

O well. I wish all the athletes success.

Stacey – Miami, FL I've been watching the events a little. My favorite event is gymnastics. Those women look very strong doing their flips and routines. I really like watching it. Growing up I played basketball, softball and I was a runner. At one point I actually wanted to run in the Olympics. My favorite athletes were Flojo and Jackie Joyner –Kersee. I don't watch a lot of TV now so I don't know who Usain Bolt is.

Terry – Overtown, FL. It's really good to watch all the athletes doing their thing. I am a basketball fan, but I like watching the track and field events the best. The track & field events are more exciting than the others. I can’t wait for it to start this weekend.

Nadelyn & Sunshine – Miami Gardens, FL. We like the swimming and gymnastics, but we really love the excitement of track and field. Usain Bolt is our favorite athlete. We are both very athletic so we do dream of one day representing the country in the Olympics.

Michael Dabney – Opa Locka, FL I'm a big fan of the Olympics. My favorite event is boxing. I actually did some boxing when I was growing up. I was a middle weight. When I go home, I will be glued to the TV to watch Bolt. He is going to set more records this year. He will actually break his own records and set new ones. I love everything Jamaican. I love my people and I am proud of all that we have accomplished.

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Florida and the right to vote Recently, the decisions of federal courts in several states have protected the hard-fought rights of voters contained in the 1965 Voting Rights Act. However, following resounding victories nationally

by Democratic Party candidates in the 2008 general elections, several Republican-led states including Florida, have passed legislation that would make it more difficult for certain demographics of voters to participate in the electoral process.

Since these laws were passed, opponents have been vigilant in stopping their implementation, including filing lawsuits. Despite strong opinion that the lawsuits would fail because of the political leadership in states like Texas, North Carolina, Wisconsin, and North Dakota, the federal courts in these states have rightfully ruled in favor of the anti-discriminatory provisions of the Voting Rights Act. Interestingly, the courts in their decisions, allowed voters to register up to Election Day, participate in extensive early voting, and allow votes cast out of precincts.

After the 2012 general elections in which Florida voted for President Obama, the state's Republican-led administration passed laws to restrict early voting and measures that can be construed as impediment to voter registration; creating disadvantages for thousands of voters and potential voters.

But through the efforts of voting-rights advocates, the laws were amended to extend

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GRAPHIC DESIGNER early voting and create more voting precincts in 2014. However, there are still existing Florida laws that continue to disenfranchise voters.

For example, based on a 2011 law, despite strong criticism and appeal from several advocates, the state continues to disenfranchise former felons, many of whom were convicted for non-violent crimes.

Florida is among the few states in the nation that continues to restrict voting by former prisoners. Some states that still adhere to this blatant act of voter discrimination, however, are taking steps to effect change. In Virginia, for example, the governor is trying to have a law passed giving some 200,000 former prisoners the right to vote.

The recent decisions by federal courts in states like North Carolina permits new voters to register to vote up to Election Day. In Florida, thousands of potential new voters are denied the right to vote because of the law which limits

voter registration to not later than 29 days before an Election Day. If this law was amended, allowing citizens to register up to Election Day, or automatically register to vote when they obtain or renew their driver's license, as in Oregon, Florida would likely no longer have the reputation of being a “toss up” state. Most likely, based on the state's steady incoming migrant population, many from the Caribbean, it would have strong Democratic leanings. It may be too late to have these laws changed to enfranchise voters in the current election cycle, but it's no reason to ease the pressure to change the laws ultimately.

Florida is one of the more diverse states in the nation.

Everything must be done to ensure that the citizens who comprise this diversity are supported by state laws that allow full access to vote, as provided in the 1965 Voting Rights Act, going forward.

On the positive side, unlike some states, Florida Voter ID law offers voters several identification options on Election Day. It is also encouraging to note that South Florida's Supervisors of Election are recognizing significant increase in voter registration this year.

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LA SECTION HAITIENNE

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson takes proactive role against 'The Bite' Officials confirmed on Wednesday that there were five more cases of Zika virus obtained locally, bringing the total infections to 22 cases. The Florida Department of Health (DOH) believes all of the people infected were bitten in the Wynwood area of Miami.

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson is not letting this take over her community and has decided to take action by going door to door, and speaking with local businesses. She is handing out information packets and repellent wipes, trying to get the word out that Zika does not know the difference between Little Haiti

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and Wynwood. Congresswoman Wilson says that she is also concerned about Zika in Haiti, since there's so much travel from the Diaspora between here and the Caribbean country.

“We go to Haiti every day, people from Haiti come here every day, and so we want to make sure people who come here understand and people who leave here understand that this is a crisis.” Maryland Representative Steny Hoyer has some opinions on the matter of Congress using funds to go on 'vacation' rather than aid the nation in the fight against Zika. “It is unconscionable and frankly immoral to have

left for seven weeks of break without passing the president's request, which he made in February of this year.”

Although the fight against the Zika visus carrier, the Aedes aegypti is vigilant by residents here in South Florida, the Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau is also trying, desperately, to get the message out that Miami is open for business despite the negative attention that is circulating regarding the tourist populated city.

They know that millions and possibly billions of dollars are at stake, which can directly affect the local business owners.

Little Haiti Optimist Club distributes thousands of school supplies Little Haiti Optimist Club and Partners Distribute 1,500 Book Bags & School Supplies along with 3,500 Reading Books.

The Little Haiti Optimist Club in partnership with the Little Haiti/Edison/Little River Neighborhood Enhancement Team (N.E.T.), The Green Family Foundation and Partners held their annual “Back 2 School”

toward the urban community and provided by Miami Book Fair and Scholastics, in partnership with the Children's Trust Learn to Read initiative. It was great to see the children scattered around the field reading the books they received. “It is important that students are prepared to begin the school year successfully.” said the Green Family Foundation, who was a sponsor of the event.

event on, August 5th at the Little Haiti Soccer Park.

Approximately 1,500 children from the Little Haiti area enjoyed live entertainment, face painting, arts and crafts activities, bounce houses, food, haircuts and braiding and hairstyling.

Both the visitors and the organizers agree that the highlight of the day was the distribution of the book bags and school supplies as well as the distribution of the reading books geared

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Existing 2012 DACA program remains available The recent Supreme Court decision in June 2016 (United States v. Texas) on President Obamas new Executive Actions, does not affect the existing 2012 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The USCIS reminds Applicants that those who meet the original 2012 DACA requirements remain eligible to apply for and extend status under the program. Requirements under the current program include being between ages 15 and 30 when initially applying, have come to the US before age 16, have been in the U.S. continuously since at least June 15, 2007 or before, have been in the U.S. as of June 15, 2012 and continue to reside here, be currently be in school (including GED program), or have graduated from high school, have GED or honorable discharge from the military and not have been convicted of a Felony offense, major or multiple Misdemeanors.

The Supreme Court decision does, however, prevent

Upcoming naturalization ceremonies in South Florida scheduled for August The USCIS has announced upcoming Naturalization Swearing-in ceremonies for several USCIS Field Offices in South Florida: Miami Field Office - August 12, 19, and 26 Hialeah Field Office - August 5, 13, 19, 20 and 27 Kendall Field Office - August 5, 12, 19, 26 and 31 and August 25 (Special ceremonies at Biscayne National Park) Oakland Park Field Office - August 5, 12, 19, 26, and 30

Obama's new Executive Actions from being implemented, which would expand the existing DACA program to include those who entered the U.S. up until Jan 1, 2010 and eliminates the age limitation, meaning even those over age 30 would qualify and create a new program for Parents of U.S. Citizens and Residents called DAPA (Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents). You can find out more about qualifying for DACA by calling our office at: (954) 382-5378.

Always Respond to USCIS Requests For Evidence BEFORE The Deadline - To Avoid Denials During processing of Immigration petitions, the USCIS frequently issues a letter which requests that the Applicant or Petitioner provide additional information or documentation in order for the case to be approved. Each request gives a deadline, usually 87 days to respond. If the response is not received by the deadline, the case will be denied, no matter how minor the document being requested seems.

Therefore, always respond as early as possible, and for best results, no later than 2 weeks before the deadline. Be sure to make copies of everything you submit and send your response

by U.S. Express Mail next day service with a tracking number and delivery confirmation. Then be sure to check the USCIS website a week or so after sending to make sure the USCIS online status shows that your response was received. If not, get delivery confirmation from the Postal Service and call the USCIS 800 number with your delivery confirmation information.

Question: I filed to sponsor my husband for his Green Card and I didn't know better, so I sent in our original marriage certificate, divorce decrees and worst of all, my original citizenship certificate! I'm only finding out now that I only needed to send in a copy, not the originals. My husband got his work permit and our case is still processing. So my questions is, are they going to send the originals back to me at some point during this process??? I ended up calling the immigration 800 number and the clerk said she would put a note on our file to request return of my originals, but said she could not guarantee anything. Its been 2 months now since I called and I have not heard back from them. I researched and found out that I can apply for a new citizenship certificate, but I have to pay $345!

What else can I do?

Answer: Yes, sending original documents to the USCIS can be a real inconvenience, since they will not automatically send them back to you. Also, it can be very expensive and time consuming when you need to re-order new original documents.

The first advice to readers is never to send any original documents to the USCIS unless specifically requested to do so.

The second is that if you do find yourself in that position, you can file form G-884, Return of Original Documents. There is no filing fee. Read the instructions carefully and be sure to specifically request your Naturalization Certificate and other originals that you filed and need back like your Marriage and other Certificates.

Since your case is still pending with the National Benefits center, you'll need to file the G-884 there. Finally, if you don't receive the originals back by the time of your husband's Residency interview, simply tell the officer that you sent in originals by mistake and ask to have them back.

Attorney Caroly Pedersen, Esq. of the American Immigration Law Center / 954-382-5378 or email us at infor@immigratetoday.com

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BACK TO SCHOOL

Celebrate the End of Summer at Sunrise's Back to School Round-Up The City of Sunrise will host its free Back to School round up on Saturday, ahead of the start of the new academic year. The end of summer event to be held at the Sunrise Civic Center, and is open to all members of the community.

This jam-packed event will have rides, games, music, food and fun. Representatives from Sunrise schools will be on hand to answer questions about the 2016-2017 academic year, and copies of the updated Sunrise Neighborhood Public Schools guide will be available.

The first 1,000 K-12 students at the Round-Up to show proof of Sunrise residency, will receive a free drawstring backpack filled with school supplies, along with a grade-appropriate book.

New to the event this year will be a Preschool Literacy Fest hosted by Family Central's Community for Quality Early Learning and Literacy (C-QuELL) initiative. RoundUp attendees with children age 3-5 are invited to participate in art happenings, story times, interactive family literacy events, and more.

Spend the night with Ronald McDonald along with the men and women of the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) this Saturday, August 13th.

DAVIE

Back 2 School Weekend at Flamingo Gardens Flamingo Gardens presents the 4th Annual Back 2 School Weekend at Flamingo Gardens, Saturday, August 13th - Sunday, August 14th.

Visitors are invited to enjoy the final weekend of Summer Break at the botanical gardens and wildlife sanctuary with free pony rides from 11am to 3pm. Also taking place at the event are narrated tram tours, animal encounters, crafts, games, music, and more for half priceadmission; members and children two years old or younger, free.

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Sheriff Scott Israel hosts the first ever 'Scoops with BSO's Troops' series event from 11 am to 2 pm, at the McDonald's located at 4398 North State Road 7, in Lauderdale Lakes.

Just in time for the approaching academic year, and the scorching summer sun, Scoops with BSO's Troops is a summer community initiative that allows kids to cool off with a free McDonald's ice cream while getting to know their friendly firefighters and deputies in a fun, relaxed environment.

Ronald McDonald will entertain the children and put on a juggling show. Sheriff Scott Israel will address the children and their parents, and share with everyone his commitment to supporting kids in the community.

Kids will be able to paint an out-ofcommission BSO firetruck and take photos in a Chevrolet Camaro while a teen from Deerfield Beach's Police Athletic League (PAL) will be the DJ.

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8-year itch Sizzla to perform in SoFlo for the first time in 8 Years When news of the Grammy nominated Reggae artist, Sizzla Kalonji, gaining entrance into the U.S was announced, social media was full of fans highly anticipated for him to announce a performance schedule. His return to the U.S after getting his Visa renewed last month drew buzz to whether he would perform at the Reggae on the River Festival in California, which he did.

Sizzla, born Miguel Collins, and The Fire House Band will make their way to the East Coast starting in Florida with a four city mini-tour including stops in Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, Jacksonville, and Tampa Bay. Ft. Lauderdale fans will have the opportunity to be the first to see Sizzla after his U.S hiatus inside Revolution Live (America's Backyard). Doors to the concert open at 6 p.m., with show time starting at 9 p.m.

“This will be the highest anticipated show for any Reggae artist next to Buju Banton's final performance in Miami before his sentencing. The fans are yearning for Kalonji, and we're proud to bring him to Florida,” said event organizer, Drew Minott.

The living legend has 70 albums under his belt, with his first musical steps as a singer for Caveman Hi-Fi, his energetic style and spiritual lyrics earned him acclaim with his 1995 debut album "Burning Up", while the 1997 follow-up "Black Woman & Child" was an international breakthrough. Tickets for the event are available at local Caribbean ticket outlets, Revolution Live Box Office, and can also be purchased online via Ticketmaster.

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South Florida's Stacy Rose now a fixture on HBO's “Ballers” South Florida's Stacy Rose, Jamaican-American actress, staff member at National Weekly, host on WAVS-1170 AM, and featured actress on Season 1 of the popular HBO series, “Ballers,” is again cast as Dr. Robbins, a neurologist, in Season 2 which premiered on July 17th.

Rose can be seen in Episode 15 of the series, which stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, in its August 14 airing.

Her acting career began in Jamaica at age 9, and continued through high school and drama groups, however, her entry into the world of film and TV came much later in 2002. Rose says from as long as she can remember, she wanted to be an actress, in all the mediums - film, TV and the stage.

After migrating to the US, and deciding on

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an acting career, she minored in theater at Florida State University and participated significantly in a host of workshops aimed at enhancing her craft.

Her acting career includes parts in stage plays - The Piano Lesson, The Glass Menagerie, Spunk, Amen Corner, The Bluest Eye; movies Dolphin Tale, Hoot, Bachelor Party 2, Break The Stage, and TV - Burn Notice, The Glades, Mercy Reef, and of course, Ballers.

Her agent landed an audition for her at Lori Wyman Casting in Miami for the role of Dr. Robbins in “Ballers”. When she first read the description for the part, she didn't think she would be right for it, but she auditioned anyway “and the rest is history.”

She finds the cast and crew of “Ballers” “simply amazing”, and the main actor, Dwayne Johnson “a professional and a gentleman.”

This talented actress also recently produced and starred in a feature film - 'Break The Stage.' about a troubled teen who has to overcome her

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personal issues in order to lead 11 Roast or Fry Chi Ching Ching her dance team to the National Step Finals. “It's a fun, feel good film with lots of dancing and a strong message. I play the role of Wyvonne, the team's school counselor. It's scheduled for a 2017 release.”

As Rose's career advances, she is looking forward to sharing her experiences with aspiring actors, especially Caribbean American actors. As a producer, she wants to provide opportunities for actors in South Florida wherever possible. “A large percentage of the talent in my last film are local, homegrown talent.”

She believes “the sky is the limit” for careers in theater and film. “The opportunities are there.

We just have to find a way to take advantage of them. They may not all be here in South Florida, but if we are at least open to our unique path and purpose, we'll eventually find a way to get to where we are destined to be.”

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Oliver Samuels moves to bigger venues in South Broward Samuels popular for Annual Labor Day Weekend performances From Belgium, to Costa Rica and recently the Dutch isles, Jamaica's Oliver Samuels seems to be carrying the torch of Caribbean theater all over the world. Florida residents will get six shows from Samuels this year for the Annual Labor Day weekend offering fans the ability to secure a seat to the performance.

When asked for a comment, Whirlwind's Live Performances CEO responded, “Naturally, we are disappointed that our home base of

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South Florida only got three shows but as patriotic Jamaicans and lovers of the arts, we are thankful that Oliver's marketability continues to grow so we know we have to share with our neighboring communities.” When probed about how his Company has handled such exponential growth of the years, he continued “We haven't been perfect, for example, we acknowledge that they were long lines to get in to the shows over the last two years and we have made some changes and added more staff to speed up the process.”

One such change is the move of the South Broward show from the Suzan B Katz theater off Sheridan Street to Everglades High School

in Miramar September 3. Coral Springs High school that had to open extra parking lots to accommodate last year's crowd will have all parking lots open early, September 4. Also, the Labor Day show in West Palm Beach is going to be held at Royal Palm Beach High School, September 5. Jamaicans all over the world have endeared Oliver Samuels over the years, but it is clear based on the number of shows and the support over the years, Florida is certainly a special place for Oliver.

Bunny Rugs, Gregory Issacs to be honoured at awards ceremony Late journalists, Gary Spaulding and Glenroy Sinclair, along with iconic musicians including Bunny Rugs and Gregory Issacs will be recognized for their contribution to journalism at the National Honours and Awards Ceremony to be held in October.

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Both journalists, who worked at the Jamaica Gleaner, died suddenly in June.

Spaulding and Sinclair will be awarded the Order of Distinction (OD) – Officer class, which is Jamaica's sixth highest national honour.

They are among the over 140 persons to be honoured by the Andrew Holness led administration for their contribution to nation building. Journalist and talk show host, Cliff Hughes, will also be awarded the OD – Commander class, for his outstanding service in the field of media and communications .

Four persons in fields of entertainment and arts have been awarded the Order of Distinction – Commander Class.

They are IRIE fm's dub poet, Allen Roy “Mutabaruka”, the president of VP Records Chris Chin, and sculptors Cecil Cooper and Basil Watson.

Dancehall deejay Rexton “Shabba Ranks” Gordon, along with late lead singer of Third World, William 'Bunny Rugs' Clarke, and Gregory Isaacs will also be awarded the OD officer class.

And former Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Ken Baugh, is among five persons who have been conferred with the Order of Jamaica (OJ) – the country's fifth highest national honour.

The others are Professor Denise EldemireShearer, widow of former Prime Minister Hugh Lawson Shearer, former Ambassador Anthony Johnson, Dr. David Boxer and Professor Renn Holness. Others to be recognised include President of the Senate Tom TavaresFinson,High Court judges Lennox Campbell and Carol Lawrence-Beswick, former Speaker of the House of Representatives Michael Peart and businessman Joe Issa.

The 2016 National Honours and Awards Ceremony is scheduled for October 17 at Kings House – the official residence of the Governor General.

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Fighting Zika

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must protect them against Zika.”

The CDC has cautioned pregnant women, or women planning to become pregnant, to be especially vigilant against contracting the disease because of the proven birth defects it can have on new born babies. The CDC has also issued an advisory against pregnant women traveling to, and living in the vicinity of Wynwood.

Holmes said she's hopeful the county will find the “the necessary resources” to extend mosquito aerial spraying across the county.

“With all this rain, and the potential to breed more mosquitoes; with residents moving from place to place, I fear there's real possibility of Zika spreading beyond the Wynwood area.”

According to a report, one of the cases contracted in Broward County involved someone bitten by a mosquito in the Miami city.

With the academic school year due to begin in Miami-Dade on August 22, parents are concerned about their children contracting the virus in school. “I can protect my kids with stuff like mosquito repellent at home,” said Olive Walker of South Miami, “but students

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School officials in Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) have taken a proactive approach as the opening date gets near with some 400,000 students scheduled to return.

Miami-Dade District Superintendent, Alberto Carvalho said measures are being taken to ensure there is no breeding ground for mosquitoes at county schools, particularly at the six schools in the vicinity of Wynwood, who have large numbers of Haitian and other Caribbean-American students registered. The district said all the schools are safe from mosquitoes.

In addition, MDCPS officials have been making calls to homes of students on updates related to the virus, and urging students to wear long sleeve shirts and long pants to guard against being bitten by Zika-carrying mosquitoes. Walker said she has received the calls and plans to have her kids wear the recommended clothing to school “although they'll be hot as hell.”

District officials are also making plans, in case the spread of the virus intensifies, to move students to schools outside affected areas.

County school board member Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall said the county is prepared for any eventuality.

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Third World Drummer to perform at Broward College Jahlisa Harvey Just in time for back to school, next Saturday, August 20, starting at 3:30 p.m., former Third World drummer and percussionist, Willie Stewart, will be sharing his views on music and society while you take an up close look and an interactive approach during this musical event. The free event, held at the South Regional Broward College (BC) Library in Pembroke Pines, will offer the first 100 participants a hands on drumming experience, but Stewart reassures us that everyone will have an instrument to help contribute to turning “beats into rhythms, and rhythms into music.”

“We'll practice some beats, play some percussion, and let the music set the tone for the way we should live together, it's important to communities.” says Stewart. “That is why I am fighting as an advocate to bring the arts back to the schools because it keeps kids balanced. They can relate to music quickly and they need a place to express this, it would make a difference in their lives.”

Visitors are invited to experience the thrill of playing drums as Willie guides you in all things drumming. Stewart is working to initiate a program that will create an environment between local law enforcement and the community to use music as a tool to level the playing field. He says “Music unites

everyone, it is a fabric that unites them because people try something new and whether they are skilled or not, people always end up laughing.”

Stewart say this event will have people feeling energized mentally, spiritually, and physically. They will definitely have a feeling of rejuvenation.

This event is brought to you by the Broward County Library, and the Friends of South Regional-BC Library in collaboration with the Embrace Music Foundation. For more information visit broward.org/library.

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Empowerment group, Black Girl Magic, to hold launch party Jahlisa Harvey

Black Girl Magic Florida, an initiative of the Mosaic Group will hold their launch party on August 19 starting at 6 pm at 1st Klass Café in Pembroke Pines. All women of color and those who support them are invited to attend, to collectively celebrate black women.

Black Girl Magic exists to empower, inspire, educate, collaborate and give back while honoring the achievement, beauty, and strength among black women in Florida and beyond. The organization has a charitable mission of funding nonprofit organizations and causes with a focus on women and girls of color. Members can donate $250 annually, pool their funds and vote to award multiple grants to local nonprofits and causes with annual revenues less than $250,000 and are based in the State of Florida.

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Caribbean Olympics Although sports like swimming, gymnastics, soccer, basketball and tennis have been holding the interest of Olympic fans since August 6th, for millions, certainly those from the Caribbean region and the Caribbean Diaspora, the “real” Olympics begins on Friday, August 12th when the track and field events commence.

Track and Field represents the best chances for Caribbean countries to experience Olympic joy and success, see their national flags hoisted, and hear their national anthems played as they stand on top of the winner's podium.

In Rio, Jamaica is expected to once again

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lead the Caribbean medal hunt as they did in previous Olympics. This year, Caribbean nationals originating from the Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, and Grenada are all hoping to celebrate the success of their athletes.

The Caribbean, led by Usain Bolt, the fastest and greatest track and field athlete of all time, will be looking to medal in the following events:

Men 100m (AUG 14) Not only are Jamaicans and the rest of the Caribbean, but the entire world is eagerly anticipating this event, which traditionally has been the spotlight in track and field at Olympic games.

Jamaican Usain Bolt is expected to capture his third 100m title. Bolt has a point to prove here, not only that he can three-peat, but silent his critics who claimed he used illness to duck out of the 100 meters finals and the 200 meters rounds in the Jamaican Olympic trials in June.

We are also predicting that another Jamaican, a resurging Yohan Blake who some pundits have overlooked, will join Bolt on the medal podium with a silver. The USA's Justin Gatlin should capture the bronze medal, even though it will be very close to call between him and Blake.

Men 200m (AUG 18) President Barack Obama recently declared

that the 200 meter is his favorite Olympic event.

He should not be disappointed in the quality of either the men's or women's versions of the event this year.

The men's event again features Usain Bolt.

It is generally known that this is his best and favorite sprint, and he boldly told the world that he is seeking to break his own world record of 19.19 secs, and perhaps even go below 19 seconds.

We confidently predict Bolt will win the event for the third consecutive Olympics, and like the 100m, the silver will also be taken by Yohan Blake, with the bronze medal going to La Shawn Merritt of the USA. continues on B5 – Caribbean Olympics

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WI to play India in Lauderhill, Sammy not included in squad Reigning T20 World Champions, the West Indies, will take on India during their international series in Lauderhill on August 28 and 29.

Central Broward Regional Park will debut India's first match on American soil just shy of a month after the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) matches were held, after a long hiatus of international games. Prior to the July matches, New Zealand played two T20 games against Sri Lanka in 2010, with the West Indies taking on New Zealand in a two-match series in 2012.

This is a Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) initiative, hoping to tap into the cricket market in the U.S where the Indian Diaspora is very large. The only problem posed seemed to be in the ability of both teams to get U.S. visas.

File photo of Indian cricket team. AFP BCCI President Anurag Thakur said, "As part of our continuous efforts to reach out to new markets and audiences, I am very happy to announce that Team India will play two T20's against the current world champions, West Indies, in the United States.”

To add to the hype and anticipation of the

Caribbean Olympics Men 400m (AUG 14) Grenada's Kirani James should be locked in a battle with USA's LaShawn Merritt and South Africa's Wayde van Niekerk. James is expected to capture the silver; Wayde van Niekerk gold, and LaShawn Merritt, bronze.

Men 110m hurdles (AUG 16) Jamaican Omar McLeod has been in top form in this event for sometime, and should capture the gold with USA's Devon Allen the silver, and Spain's Orlando Ortega, bronze.

Men 4 x 100m Relay (AUG 19) This is expected to be another great relay with the focus on the Jamaican team which features Usain Bolt trying to win his third gold medal of the games, and his 9th Olympic medal.

We expect Jamaica to win followed by the USA and Great Britain. However, Trinidad and Tobago should also feature prominently and could also medal.

Men 4 x 400m Relay (AUG 20) We predict the USA to easily win gold in this event, however with the Caribbean teams of

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match, the West Indies has announced that their current Captain, Darren Sammy will not be joining the team on the two-day stay in Florida. The team has cut the two-time World T20 winning captain and replaced him with Carlos Brathwaite.

Sammy, who led West Indies to their second World T20 title earlier this year, could not find a place in the 13-member squad.

In a statement from the West Indies Cricket Board, the chairman of selectors noted that the named squad was selected purely on players' performances.

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Trinidad and Tobago earning silver, and the Bahamas, bronze, joining them on the podium.

The Jamaican team is also expected to feature prominently and could surprise in this event.

Women 100m (AUG 13) This will be a very competitive race.

Jamaicans are hoping their darling sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has fully recovered from a daunting toe injury to defend this event successfully for her third consecutive Olympics.

This is a difficult prediction. We expect FraserPryce will enter the event hungry to win her third consecutive Olympic gold medal. She's a big occasion athlete, but she faces strong competition from her compatriot Elaine Thompson who has the world's best time of 10.70 going into the event. Objectively, we expect Thompson to win the gold medal, Fraser-Pryce the silver, and the USA's Tori Bowie, bronze.

Women 400m (AUG 15) The bid by the great American sprinter Allyson Felix to win another Olympic gold will be foiled by the Bahamas' Shaunae Miller. Felix should win the silver medal, and another USA athlete, Phyllis Francis, the bronze.

Women 400m hurdle (AUG 18) After some controversy in the Jamaican camp concerning her competing in this event, we expect Janieve Russell to win another gold for Jamaica and the Caribbean. Eilidh Doyle of Great Britain should win silver, and Dalilah Muhammad of the USA, bronze.

Women 4 x100m Relay (AUG 19) Both Jamaica and the USA will field very strong teams, but we expect Jamaica to win the gold, USA silver and Germany bronze. Trinidad and Tobago and the Bahamas should both be prominent.

Women 200m (AUG 17)

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Bolt invites fans to watch him make history Jamaica sprint star Usain Bolt has been encouraging the public especially Brazilians to come out and watch him make history for one last time at Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

In a message to millions of Twitter followers, Bolt posted “Five days until the start of T&F (track and field) – get your tickets.” The Rio 2016 organizers have billed Bolt as a major attraction for the track and field events which get going on Friday. Bolt has his sights on a 'triple-triple' as he attempts to win three more gold medals to add to the 100, 200 and 4×100 metres relay he won at Beijing 2008 and London 2012.

In a recent interview, Bolt said that he is targeting a new world record in the 200m. Rio will be Bolt's last Olympic Games. Bolt, who will celebrate his 30th birthday on the day of the closing ceremony, has confirmed that he will retire in 2017 after the world championships in London, where he will only run in the 100m.

The qualifying rounds of the men's 100m begin on Saturday with the final scheduled for Sunday night.

Women 4 x 400m (AUG 20) Here again, Jamaica and the USA have strong teams, but this time it is the USA that we will expect to win gold, and Jamaica the silver medal, with Germany taking bronze. The Bahamas should also feature prominently.

In other track and field events, the Jamaicans - young Jaheel Hyde in the men's 400m hurdles, and Fredrick Dacres in the men's discuss, are expected to perform well and may surprise and add to the medal count.

We are predicting gold for Shaunae Miller of the Bahamas, silver for Dafne Schippers of the Netherlands, and bronze for Jamaican Elaine Thompson.

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