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Jamaican Business Men US Visa Revoked By Kimmy Blair Street Hype Writer

everal leading Jamaican business people and entrepreneurs had their US visa revoked in recent times for alleged corrupt activities. Last Friday, United States Ambassador to Jamaica Donald Tapia confirmed the allegations while speaking on Jamaica's Radio Jamaica's Hotline program. Ambassador Tapia said the US has been targeting persons, including members of the private sector and business people, who are involved in corruption. "Many times, I notice that the papers and the media zero in on government. But you must keep in mind that corruption within the private sector is at the highest levels and they are dealing in illicit goods. We will be looking at them and targeting them also," he declared, noting that the

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Jamaican government has been "very, very cooperative in working with us and us working with them." Tapia declined to provide details when asked about the recent visa revocations but told Hotline host Emily Shields that "there's some people that better be more capable of getting a visa going to China than it would be to come to the United States." He also declined to comment on how many people have been affected by the recent visa revocations. But probed further by Shields, the ambassador admitted: "I don't know... I do know of some, but I do not know of the total." In the meantime, Ambassador Tapia said progress is being made to finalize a Memorandum of Understanding, MOU with the Andrew Holness led administration to stamp out corruption at the island's ports. Continued on page 5

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CARIBBEAN NEWS US announces visa restrictions on Guyana's Election riggers

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ith the steady decline in hospitalizations in New York since March 18, 2020, and the reported less than 1% positive cases of COVID-19 tests as of now. The question is- is New York City becoming Coronavirus free or should we anticipate another spike in the fall season (colder months) New York City is now transitioning into phase four of re-opening and according to Governor Cuomo-this includes outdoor venues and activities such as zoos, outdoor film production, and professional sports without fans in the stands, excluding indoor dining, museums, and malls that are deemed to be too high a risk for exposure of the virus. However, many other states such as Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and more are facing worse times with the increase in Covid-19 cases- since their re-opening. Therefore, although we are moving in stages in re-opening New York, we will still have to take the necessary precautions not to allow a spike again. On the other hand, there is an increase in food distribution and food pantries across the Tri-State area. This certainly helps to support those who have lost their jobs since COVID-19 as there is a rapid increase in the unemployment rate currently. Hence, do not miss out on the food that

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COVID stats increase in Haiti, Guyana; remain stable in Jamaica Port Au Prince, Haiti: he death toll from the coronavirus pandemic rose to 139 in Haiti after the country recorded four more deaths in the past 24 hours. The Ministry of Public Health said the French-speaking Caribbean Community (Caricom) country had also recorded 37 new positive cases, bringing the total to 6,727 since the first case was detected on March 19. The previous day, Haiti had recorded 73 new cases. The authorities said that the four new deaths occurred in the West and North departments and that the number of active cases now stands at 2,924 people, an increase of 50. The number of suspected cases being investigated is 14, 864, an increase of 101 in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, health authorities say the number of people in Guyana testing posi-

tive for the virus climbed to 297 after six more people were diagnosed with the COVID-19 on Sunday, July 12. Guyana has also recorded 154 recoveries and 17 deaths. There are currently 126 active cases in isolation at various facilities across the country. The authorities said there are now 108 active cases under observation, while 20 cases have been repatriated to their countries of origin. They said five persons-of-interest are in quarantine at government facilities, while an estimated 14,837 are quarantined at home. “The case classification remains unchanged with 240 imported cases; 236 cases that are contacts of confirmed cases; 39 local transmission cases not epidemiologically linked; 236 related to the workplace cluster in St Catherine; and seven are under investigation,” the authorities in Jamaica added.

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NEWS US announces visa restrictions on Guyana's Election riggers

T Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz presents check for recovered funds to Kadribegic family. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz returned $38,671 to Ms. Alemina Kadribegic, with her father Husamedin, after the Housing and Worker Protection Bureau foiled a business email scheme targeting their family and attorney. The Kadribegics believed they were sending money to their attorney but instead got robbed by an online imposter.

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Jamaican Business Men US Visa Revoked Continued from page 1 The MOU will allow American intelligence and customs authorities to partner with local law enforcement to build cases against persons involved in the shipment of illegal items into the island. Tapia said the agreement should be finalized soon. "The Government of Jamaica is working very hard - the Attorney General, the other agencies... Keep in mind that it's not just one agency that it affects, it affects two or three, so each one of them must review it, make sure that their attorneys are OK with it and I believe that we will have that MOU that I spoke of in the very near future," he revealed. Tapia said the agreement should be beneficial to both countries, and not just for the US. "As long as it works for Jamaica and itworks for the US, it's a good MOU. When it's a one-way street when it only works for the US, it's a bad MOU for Jamaica," the US Ambassador insisted. Contributing stories from www.radiojamaica.com

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he United States will be revoking the visas of individuals “responsible for or complicit in undermining democracy in Guyana.” US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the sanctions during a live press briefing on Wednesday, July 15th. “Immediate family members of such persons may also be subject to restrictions,” Pompeo warned. “The Granger Government must respect the results of democratic elections and step aside.” Pompeo had warned sanctions were coming at his July 1 briefing as he noted “Guyana’s election is long past due for a peaceful transition.” However, the process has been stalled due to legal challenges and the Chief Elections Officer’s refusal to submit his election report.

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Jamaica Continues To Welcome Visitors As it extends phase I of reopening through July KINGSTON, JAMAICA: amaica has announced revised measures for international travelers visiting the island as of July 15. All visitors will still be required to complete an online Travel Authorization. Travelers from Arizona, Florida, New York, and Texas (areas declared by the Ministry of Health and Wellness as high risk at this time), will be required to upload negative COVID-19 PCR test results. Tests should be no more than ten days old measured from the day the sample was taken to the day of arrival in Jamaica. These results, provided by a CAP-accredited lab, are required for travelers from high risk locations to receive the Travel Authorization certification, and must also be presented upon arrival in Jamaica. All visitors will still be screened upon arrival in Jamaica via thermal temperature checks, symptom observation and a brief interview with a Health Officer. Leisure travelers from areas not currently designated as high risk may be subject to swab testing based on symptoms or responses to the risk assessment. Those with negative results – as well as those who do not require testing – must adhere to the Stay in Zone order, which requires persons to remain at their hotel or resort within the Resilient Corridor for the duration of their stay. Those who are screened and assessed and show symptoms upon arrival will be subject to swab testing and must quarantine in their hotel room until test results are available. “Health and safety are paramount as we reopen our tourist industry on a phased basis,” said Donovan White, Jamaica’s Director of Tourism. We have developed and are implementing procedures throughout the visitor journey that ensure a seamless process so they are able to enjoy what our island and its people have to offer.”

two and five days prior to their planned arrival in Jamaica. The online authorization includes the immigration form, thereby streamlining the entry process. Approved travelers will receive a travel certificate, which must be presented (printed or electronic) during the airline check-in process. Travelers from high-risk areas will receive their travel certification or denial 48 hours after submitting their questionnaire. All other travelers may complete the form any time within the five days prior to planned arrival and will receive immediate approval or denial through a scoring algorithm. The current process will be in effect through July 31. Jamaica’s health and safety measures are revisited every two weeks, which is consistent with the government's approach of evaluating the COVID-19 global situation. For more information on the Travel Authorization, visit visitjamaica.com/travelauthorization. For more information on Jamaica’s Health and Safety Protocols, visit www.jtbonline.org.

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Caribbean Countries Are Coronavirus Free News Americas: ix Caribbean nations now have the distinction of being coronavirus free with no new or active coronavirus cases, News Americas has found. The six attained the status as some reopened and others plan to reopen to international travel. They are as follows: Anguilla – Which has only had 3 cases and no deaths and has been coronavirus free since June 18th, the first Caribbean country to do so. St. Barths – The French Caribbean territory, which reopened on June 22nd, has no cases after all of its 6 victims recovered. Caribbean Netherlands – The Netherlands Caribbean islands including Saba and Sint Eustatius – only had 7 cases, all of which are now recovered. Dominica – Dominica’s 18 confirmed cases have all now recovered. Grenada – Grenada’s 23 cases have all recovered as the island gets set to reopen to international tourists of July 15th. St. Vincent and the Grenadines – St.

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5 tips for communicating with your partner while stuck at home By Kara Fletcher any of us are several weeks into stayat-home directives from our governments and health officials. For many, social distancing means sharing a confined space with romantic partners while navigating new stressful issues including sudden unemployment, working from home, child care and the never ceasing uncertainty. Unsurprisingly, there are reports of divorce rates skyrocketing in China since the outbreak of COVID-19. Instability and stress can exacerbate insecurities and increase conflict for couples. As a scholar and a couple and family therapist, I offer five practical, evidence-based tips for couples when being stuck at home is making you feel stuck in your relationship. 1. Take space: Sharing a physical space with your partner for extended periods of time can increase pressure and stress. Without the daily routine of leaving the home, your space may begin to feel very small and irritation with one another may escalate quickly. Research demonstrates that actively choosing to take alone time can contribute to relaxation and reduced stress. Consider taking regular blocks of alone time each day, whether it is a walk around the neighborhood, closing the door to a room where you will not be disturbed or engaging in an activity that is just for you. Communicating how you plan to take space will help your partner know how to support your efforts, and will encourage them to do the same. If you’re not taking care of yourself, you will have little to offer your partner. 2. Where possible, use “I” statements: When you need to tell your partner how you feel, try to speak from your perspective as opposed to accusing them of doing something wrong. For example, “I feel really defeated when I continue to find dirty dishes in the sink. Is there any way you can help me keep the kitchen clean? “Using “I” language has been found to reduce perceptions of hostility and anger. “I” statements can help your partner hear your perspective instead of interpreting it as an attack and becoming defensive. 3. Press pause: Press pause on conflicts that are not going anywhere and set a time to try again later. When conflicts become heated, many couples enter into an automatic “fight, flight or freeze” response. Our brains can experience conflict as a threat, and emotions and defenses can become activated. When this happens we shut down and conflict resolution becomes impossible. If you notice you or your partner getting angry or distressed in a conflict, request to put the conversation on pause to give you both a chance to step back, breathe and think. 4. What’s your part?: If you find yourself continuing to get stuck in conflict with your partner, ask yourself, what part do I play in this conflict? Do I nag or pursue my partner when I am feeling anxious? Or, do I have a tendency to shut down, or avoid my partner when I am feeling pressured? Emotionally focused therapist and researcher Sue Johnson, has found that couples often get stuck in problematic interaction cycles. Considering what role you take in a conflict cycle can help you try out new positions. For example, what happens when you respond to your partner’s anxiety with com-

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ugar is bad for you a because it has calories, and because if you have diabetes or a diabetesrelated condition — lets say high blood fat levels — then having sugar will increase your blood sugar and your triglycerides, which is a risk factor for heart disease. ... Without insulin, eating sugar will increase blood sugar.

What are the effects of too much sugar?

ver time, this can lead to a greater accumulation of fat, which may turn into fatty liver disease, a contributor to diabetes, which raises your risk for heart disease. Consuming too much added sugar can raise blood pressure and increase chronic inflammation, both of which are pathological pathways to heart disease.

Eating high calorie, sugary foods are know to increase the buildup of fat in your body which in turn affects the level of insulin in your body. ... Quitting sugar gives your body's natural detox systems a chance to do their job.

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he American Heart Association (AHA) Sugar Recommendation - Men should consume no more than 9 teaspoons (36 grams or 150 calories) of added sugar per day. For women, the number is lower: 6 teaspoons (25 grams or 100 calories) per day.

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