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If you See Something…Say Something

Secretary Napolitano urges community involvement in fight against terrorism

S
ecretary of
Homeland
Security
Janet Napoli-
tano has said
that her depart-
ment has em-
barked on efforts ing operatives who are familiar with the United and to build important relationships between
to empower local
Janet Napolitano law enforcement
agencies and
communities to work together to guard against
possible terrorist attacks. This, she says, is
part of an intensified public awareness cam-
paign entitled ―If you See Something…Say
Something.‖
In August, former Guyana diplomat Wesley
Kirton wrote to Napolitano requesting that
Guyanese and Caribbean American communi- country safe.
ties not be unfairly targeted because of the re-
cent conviction in New York of a group of Guy-
anese and Trinidadian Muslims, one a natural-
ized American, for plotting to blow up John F.
Kennedy Airport as well as the announcement
that a citizen of Guyana had become head of al
-Qaeda’s global operations.
In his letter Kirton said that, while not speak- with support from DHS, and are expanding it
ing officially on behalf of Caribbean American
organizations, ― I am sure that the various
Guyanese and Caribbean American organiza-
tions will be willing to play their part in build- aviation community, and local and regional law
ing partnerships with law enforcement agen-
cies to ―flush out‖ any among us that might be
―The goal of the "If You See Something, Say
inclined towards terrorist activity.‖ Something" campaign is to raise awareness of
potential indicators of terrorism, crime and
Napolitano, in a statement released September
other threats and emphasize the importance of
22, said that homegrown terrorists represent a
reporting suspicious activity to law enforce-
new and changing facet of the terrorist threat.
ment. We see this as a way both to empower
―Terrorist organizations are increasingly seek- Americans to take part in our nation's security
States or the West. In their roles as terrorist citizens and law enforcement in order to en-
planners, operational facilitators, and opera- sure local authorities have the information
tives, these individuals improve the terrorist they need to stop terrorist attacks,‖ Napolitano
groups' knowledge of Western and American said.
culture and security practices, which can in-
Kirton’s letter to Napolitano stressed that the
crease the likelihood that an attempted attack
majority of Guyanese and other Caribbean
could be successful,‖ Napolitano said.
Americans are law abiding citizens who con-
She pointed out that recent events have un- demn terrorism. Referring to the plot for which
derscored that each and every person has a the Guyanese and Trinidadians were convicted
role to play in keeping our communities and Kirton said ― I accurately reflect their
(Caribbean Americans)
sentiments by express-
―That is why we
ing outrage at the plot
have taken an ef-
which, had it been suc-
fective public
cessful, would certainly
awareness cam-
have resulted in the
paign with a familiar slogan - "If You See
senseless and cold blooded murder of innocent
Something, Say Something" - developed by
men, women and children. Although it is wide-
New York City's Metropolitan Transit Authority
ly believed that these men individually or col-
lectively did not have the capacity to execute
across the country, throughout various sec-
their plan, I am, like most Guyanese and other
tors. Over the summer, we launched this cam-
Caribbean Americans, pleased that the plan
paign in partnership with Amtrak, the general
was thwarted and that the perpetrators are
being punished.‖
enforcement agencies.

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GIVE OBAMA A BREAK PJ Patterson to deliver lecture

banquet hall. During his visit he granted
Caribbean Sun an extensive exclusive

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interview covering a range of issues. ormer Jamaica Prime Minister P.J. Patter-
Caribbean Sun will publish a series of son will deliver the 12th annual Eric Wil-
articles based on this interview. liams Memorial Lecture in Miami on Octo-
Sparrow, who was among the first ar- ber 15.
tistes to release a song-Barack The Mag-
nificent- about Obama following the an- The Renaissance of Haiti: A Template for Caribbe-
nouncement of his candidacy for presi- an Integration is the theme of the lecture which is
dent, told Caribbean Sun that ―there put on by Florida International University and the
are these so-called educated people who Eric Williams Memorial Collection. The lecture will
want to see him fail…every little chance be delivered on Friday, October 15, at 6.30 pm at
they get they want him to fail. It is an-
noying to see in this and age some of
Florida International University, College of Law,

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THE MIGHTY SPARROW these people have no shame standing on 11200 SW Eighth St, in Miami.
he legendary Francisco Slinger, the television bad talking Barack. The PJ PATTERSON
better known as the Mighty man hasn’t even taken off his coat yet
Sparrow is of the view that Unit- and they blaming him for everything.‖
Bravo, Pollard turn down contracts

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ed States President Barack
Obama is doing a fantastic job since as- In response to a question Sparrow said wo Trinidadians, Dwayne requested and was granted an
suming office and has urged Caribbean he is unsure whether Obama will get a Bravo and Kieron Pollard extension to the September 10
Americans to continue to support the second term and while urging Caribbean
have reportedly turned deadline for signing.
president as he seeks to bring funda- Americans to support the president,
pointed to the need for ―everyone with a
down retainer contracts offered However, the other 22 players
mental change to the society. them by the West Indies Cricket offered contracts have all signed,
fair conscience and a clean heart to give
The songbird was in Orlando in the early the man a break.” Board. paving the way for the cream of
summer for a performance at Timehri Chris Gayle has also reportedly West Indies players to be availa-
not signed his contract but has ble for international duty.
Caribbean American Communities Must Condemn Terrorism, Avoid Being Targets

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he anniversary of the September 11 ment agencies and even by some of the rad-
terrorist attacks was marked by con- ical right citizenry in our communities.
troversy and heightened tensions Hence, it is important that Guyanese and
generated by the proposal to build a other Caribbean Americans, individually and
mosque and cultural center near ground ze- collectively through our various community
ro and the unfulfilled threat of a Christian organizations let it be known that they con-
minister here in Florida to burn copies of demn violence in all its forms, including
the Quran on the anniversary of 9/11. terrorism. We have to be vigilant and guard
against those that might want to unfairly
With mid-term elections only one month
and illegally profile us or seek to discrimi-
away the issue of Islam and its place in
nate against us based on their ill-conceived
America has become the subject of intense
perceptions.
discussion, debate and media attention. The
rallies and counter rallies as well as political The Secretary of Homeland Security in a
campaign advertisements abound and the recent statement said “homegrown terror-
suspicion of Muslims has become even ists represent a new and changing facet of
greater. The impact of these events will not the terrorist threat. To be clear, by
escape Caribbean Americans especially "homegrown," I mean terrorist operatives
since two Guyanese Muslims, one a natural- who are U.S. persons …..” She added that
ized US citizen and the other a former Mem- “terrorist organizations are increasingly
ber of Parliament in Guyana, have been con- seeking operatives who are familiar with the
victed of plotting terror against the US and United States or the West. In their roles as
a Trinidadian awaits trial in the same case. terrorist planners, operational facilitators,
Further, it has also been announced that a and operatives, these individuals improve
Guyanese citizen now heads al-Qaeda’s glob- the terrorist groups' knowledge of Western
al operations. and American culture and security practic-
es, which can increase the likelihood that
It would be naive of anyone to assume that
an attempted attack could be successful.”
such developments would not occasion in-
creased scrutiny of Caribbean Americans, The Department of Homeland Security is
especially those who are Muslims or can be also giving grants to local law enforcement
mistaken as being Muslim by law enforce-
TO BURN OR NOT TO BURN
Commentary by Vedikha Basiram
that this pastor has made it the extremists they mean to
a point of Christians vs. fight.
Muslims. She stated that
both religions have philoso- I found all of these opinions
phies of peace and wisdom,
very interesting. I also decid-
with Christianity being an
ed to do a little reading on
example of extreme pacifism
the Rights and Freedoms of
and forgiveness. She went on
to say that it was neither Americans. The first right, or
Allah nor God who is respon- freedom, guaranteed in the
sible for the tragedy that oc- Bill of Rights is Freedom of
agencies to enhance their role in counter
terrorism efforts. This is understandable
since no effort must be spared to keep
America safe and to avoid any loss of inno-
cent life at the hand of terrorists. There-
fore, Caribbean American communities
around the US need to be proactive and let
law enforcement agencies know that they
reject terrorism and are committed to root-
ing out any within their midst who they
even suspect of any inclination to be in-
volved with terrorists. By so doing we will
be able to justifiably condemn any illegal
and/or unfair profiling of members of our
various communities.
The Government of Guyana and other Carib-
bean governments also have a critical role
to play in generating confidence amongst
the international community that they are
committed to fighting terrorism and that
the vast majority of their nationals are law
abiding and peace loving human beings.
This should be an agenda item when
CARICOM member states hold bilateral
meetings with the US, Canada, Great Britain
and other countries on the sidelines of the
upcoming United Nations General Assembly.
Letter to the Editor:
Who are the others?
Your article last month says
there were three mothers of
God and State by promoting NBA players that hail from the
hate against people and reli- Caribbean but you only pub-
lished one -Yvonne Gordon.
gion. Not only was it morally
Who are the others or that was
wrong, but legally wrong as
an error please let me know?
well and is punishable by
law as he violated basic Good newspaper . I look for-
rights and freedoms that are ward to continue reading.
bestowed on every American. Thanks
Odell G Grant
I am also quite upset that

I
curred at Ground Zero but religion once widely used as
’m sure the topic of my rather the usual suspects; Religion. Freedom of religion Editor’s Reply:
a tool to unite people no
guarantees to all Americans
article does not come as money, power, greed, ego. longer does. Of all the things
the right to practice any reli- It’s nice to know that the arti-
a surprise to anyone as She concluded by strongly that divide people, religion cles are being closely read. We
gion they choose, or to prac-
it has been highly debated in stating that she believes should not be one. I am also did not have the pictures of
burning these holy books is tice no religion at all. As well,
the media and small talk for a HATE CRIME and RELI- disgusted that Pastor Terry the other moms.
no government should assign
the past month. Unfortu- GOUS PERSECUTION. Jones took the actions of a
one specific religion to the However those participating
nately what may also not After hearing what Abigail few people and blamed a
State. I also looked at the were Pam Magloire- mother of
come as a surprise is the had to say on the topic, an- whole race. It is not fair to
Freedom of Speech and Free- NBA player Jamal Magloire of
intensity of hate that some other friend decided to add paint everyone with the same Miami Heat- from Trinidad and
dom of the Press. Both of
Americans and Christian to it. Karan, 18, said that he brush. -Vedikha Basiram, Tess Dehare- mother of former
these state that all Ameri-
groups displayed against it. I thought the pastor was 19, is a Guyanese- NBA player Terry Dehare- LA
cans have the right to ex- Clippers- from Trinidad
say this because of the in- wrong for even beginning to Canadian currently pursu-
press their ideas and opin-
creased propaganda that was organize an event like this. ing a Bachelor of Arts in
ions in speech and through ***************************
created against Muslims af- He also took a very philo- Legal Studies at the Uni-
press. However, no one may Send your letters to:
ter the 9/11 attacks. For it sophical view on God and versity of Waterloo. caribbeansunnews@ gmail.com
use these rights to injure or
to reach the point that it has Religion. He said that it
defame anyone. Another
is not only ignorant, but makes no sense to fight over
right that all
quite pathetic as well. any gods for his existence
Americans have
has yet to be proven.
Pastor Terry Jones and wife is the right to
Sylvia lead the Dove World Lastly, I decided to speak to peaceful assem-
Outreach Center in Gaines- my friend Andrew. Andrew, bly. I believe
ville, Florida. Like most 22, like me is a Legal Studies that Pastor Ter-
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 ELECTION COUNTDOWN
Caribbean American woman is CRIST SEEKS CARIBBEAN
candidate for Lt. Governor
By Laverne McGee Alex Sink.
AMERICAN VOTES

A
Caribbean American woman has But it may
By Laverne McGee
been selected as Florida guberna- not be easy,”

torial candidate Rick Scott’s run-
ning mate in next month’s elec-
tion.
Scott, the Republican nominee for Governor,
has chosen Jennifer Carroll, a native of Trini-
dad and Tobago, for the candidacy of Lt. Gov-
ernor. She is the first black female Republi-
can ever elected to the Florida legislature,
and candidate for Lt. Governor.
Jennifer Carroll is living the American dream.
She came to America as a young girl, decided
to serve her country with the United States
Navy, pursued a higher education, started a
small business, and then was elected the first
African-American female Republican in the
Florida Legislature.
“In choosing Carroll, a U.S. Navy veteran and
mother of three, Scott has chosen a running
mate with a shining story who could possibly
take some of the female voters away from his
Democratic opponent, Chief Financial Officer
Bill Segal getting to know more.....
seeks support of Caribbean American voters for Orange County Mayor
say some
political ana-
lysts.
In Florida,
one in every
seven voters Carroll (r ) being inter-
is black, and viewed by Laverne McGee
nearly all are
Democrats. Carroll is a black Republican. But
as a native of Trinidad, Carroll is an immi-
grant who could help soften Scott's hard -line
image on immigration issues that cuts both
ways in a state with a large immigrant popu-
lation.
She told Caribbean Sun Managing Editor
Laverne McGee” I am still a Trini at heart, and
am proud to represent all my Caribbean
friends and family.”
Carroll was recently in Orlando at Frontline
Outreach, a community center for underprivi-
leged kids.” She is married and has three kids.
F
lorida Governor Charlie Crist Haiti, which impact Caribbean
is seeking the support of Americans.
Caribbean Americans
throughout Florida in his bid In seeking the support of Caribbean
to become a Senator from the Sun- Americans Crist said ―Florida is
shine State. made up of a wonderful diverse
During a recent visit to Orlando
Crist spoke of the rich diversity of
the Florida population and pointed
to the need to embrace these various
cultures and lifestyles. He is run-
ning as an independent and will be
up against Congressman Kendrick
Meek, a Democrat, and Republican
Marco Rubio.
In mid-August poll numbers had
Crist leading Rubio by 33 per cent to
29 per cent but with just six weeks
to elections an Ipsos Public Affairs
group of people. I want to take need
poll gives Rubio the lead with 40 per
needs and concerns to Washington.‖
cent, Crist 26 per cent and Meek 21
per cent of the vote. Crist was the first Republican gov-
ernor to accept the state's National
Some political analysts are of the
view that Crist will get meaningful
Association for the Advancement of
Colored People (NAACP) invitation to
support from minority voters, in-
a convention, and has been de-

B
ill Segal, candidate for Mayor
of Orange County says he
getting to know more of the
Caribbean American commu-
nity better and will work to address the
problems of minorities if he is elected
mayor.
Segal, currently an Orange County
Commissioner, has secured the en-
dorsement of several African American
elected officials in Central Florida in-
cluding State Senator Gary Siplin and
Orlando City Commissioners Daisy
Lynum and Samuel Ings.
cluding Caribbean Americans be-
scribed in some circles as the state's
cause of ―the good job they perceive
"first black governor. He endorsed
he has done as governor.‖ But Car-
legislation requiring paper records of
ibbean American community leaders
all ballots cast during an election,
have told Caribbean Sun that they
stemming from criticism that votes
expect their members to solidly sup-
were being undercounted in black
port meek who has been a staunch
communities by computerized voting
advocate for many of the issues,
machines.
including immigration and aid for
office was not successful. Former Or-
Caribbean Americans not
ange County Commissioner Theresa
Jacobs, a Republican, and Segal, a likely to support Scott
Democrat will face off at elections next
month. Despite choice of Trinidadian American as running mate

"I am getting to know more of the Car-
ibbean community that are a newer
community here," said Segal during a
recent stop at Caribbean Supercenter
supermarket on West Colonial Drive in
the Pine Hills area.
Linda Stewart most likely would have
been Orange County's Caribbean
American community's first choice for
Mayor. Unfortunately, her bid for that
Segal told Caribbean Sun that he has
had a long relationship with the Coun-
ty's African American community and
that he understands their challenges.
He also pledged support for the busi-
ness community noting that Caribbean
American owned businesses such as
Caribbean Supercenter are generating
employment for county residents.
N
otwithstanding Rick Scott’s
choice of a Caribbean Amer-
ican woman for his running
mate, it is very unlikely that he will
get the support of Florida’s Carib-
bean community voters in his bid
for Governor.
This is the view of many Caribbean
American community leaders who,
while they admire Trinidad-born
Jennifer Carroll, say Scott lacks the
her and what’s she achieved in life
but we are not sure that the poli-
cies of her running mate Rick Scott
would be in our best interest,‖ said
a group of community leaders in
Central Florida who discussed the
November election with Caribbean
Sun’s editorial board.
Many of the leaders pointed to
Scott’s support for Arizona-style
immigration reform and also raised

Meek should not quit integrity to hold the post of gover-

nor.
questions about his integrity, citing
his company’s involvement in irreg-
ularities with health care fees.
Senate race ―We indeed are happy to see one of
us as a candidate for the position of Continued—PG 5

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Lieutenant Governor. We admire
ongressman Kendrick Meek, geous for any-
the Democratic nominee one to sug-
from Florida for the United gest that
States Senate should not Meek should
quit the race to help ensure that Re- quit the race.
publican nominee and Tea Party fa-
Even in Cen-
vorite, Marco Rubio, does not win the
tral Florida
seat in November.
where Meek is
This is the view of several Caribbean not as well
Americans who have reacted to an known as in
article published recently in the on- South Florida, many Caribbean
line news portal Browardbeat.com Americans urged that he stay in the
calling on Meek to quit the race to race. Some Caribbean Americans
allow Independent candidate, Gover- were among scores attending a recent
nor Charlie Crist, a one-time Republi- fundraiser for Meek held at the Win-
can, a better chance of defeating Ru- dermere home of a popular chef.
bio.
The Broward Beat article said ―Either
―Kendrick Meek earned his victory as Meek quits, or he will be responsible
the Democratic nominee and should for handing the US Senate seat over
not worry about the polls. This race to the Tea Party favorite Marco Rubio.
wouldn’t be over until all the votes are Almost every vote he gets in Novem-
counted and it’s not Katherine Harris ber will be stolen from Gov. Crist’s
who is counting this time around,‖ independent campaign. Thus, every
said Devon Holder, a Jamaican Amer- vote for Meek is a vote for Rubio.‖
ican from Broward County.
Meek himself is very confident of win-
―All the Haitians, Jamaicans, African ning this three-way race against what
Americans and countless white Amer- he describes as the ―Republican right
icans are supporting Meek. He will and the Republican lite.‖ Florida is a
make it to the Senate,‖ Holder told Democratic-leaning state which was
Caribbean Sun. He said it was outra- won by Obama in November 2008.

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 Dengue epidemic in Barbados Florida monitoring dengue fever

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here has been significant
increase in dengue fever
throughout the Caribbe-
an region with the Health
Ministry in Barbados confirming
an epidemic with 147 cases and
two recent deaths.
Joy St. John, chief medical of-
ficer in Barbados, reported an
alarming rise in hospitalizations,
especially among children, over
the past three weeks, following
heavy rains. The health chief also
encouraged the population to in-
crease hygiene, to collaborate with
fumigation and sanitation of
streets, backyards and sewers, and
to seek health care and avoid medi-
cations like aspirin for high fever,
headaches and muscle cramps that
may cause internal bleeding.
Dr. St. John
The high temperatures and down-
pours affecting Barbados since
June have greatly increased the
population of Aedes aegypty mos-
quitoes in Dominica, Trinidad and
Tobago, the Dominican Republic,
Guadeloupe, Martinique and St.
Martin.
lorida has recorded 29 locally dengue fever might have come via aid
acquired cases of dengue workers visiting Haiti, where dengue
fever for the year so far. All fever is prevalent. DNA testing has
but one of these cases origi- shown that the Key West cases came
nated in Key West and one in from Mexico, she said.
Broward County. Another 67 cases in
Protecting against the Aedes aegypti
the rest of the state were acquired in
is different from protecting against
foreign countries.
other mosquito species, Blackmore
"We used to have dengue fever years said. Most mosquitoes fly at dusk and
ago, but it went away when we got dawn, so people should wear long
better housing and better mosquito sleeves and pants and use repellent
control," Dr. Carina Blackmore, ex- at those times.
pert in mosquito-borne illnesses for
"The dengue mosquito is a day-flyer,"
the Florida Department of Health,
she said, so people should use pre-
said at a recent press conference.
cautions all day long.
"We know which mosquito (Aedes
Also unlike other mosquitoes, which
aegypti) transmits dengue fever.
can feed on humans and animals
Those mosquitoes have been here all
alike, the Aedes aegypti feeds almost
along, so we've known it could be
exclusively on humans, she said. So
transmitted. We've been watching for
it for years. Because of human behav-
it flies around front and back doors,
breeding in bird baths and water-
ior, we've stayed indoors in the air
filled pet dishes. It even tries to get
conditioning, so mosquitoes didn't
inside the house, where it can breed
have access to us. So it was hard for
in vases and even in water-filled bot-
dengue to be sustained in Florida."
tle caps.
Blackmore countered stories that

Two Caribbean American engineers

among those challenging 911 report
T opens October 5
wo Caribbean American engi-
neers are among more than a
thousand professional engi-
neers and architects challeng-
ing the official report on the 911 at-
tacks that destroyed the World Trade
Center towers killing thousands.
The two are part of a non-partisan
association called Architects and En-
gineers for 911 Truth. They prefer not
to be named but are actively involved
in the evaluation of information and
evidence to determine whether the
catastrophic destruction of the World
Trade Center complex was due mainly
to structural failure caused by fires
initiated by the airplanes crashing
into the towers.
According to the two, ―we are tech-
nical professionals with decades of
professional experience and are work-
Backpacks for Haiti’s children
ing with others whose combined expe-
rience amounts to thousands of years.
We are not involved in conspiracy the-
ories but have serious questions
about the 911 report and are request-
ing a new and independent investiga-
tion,‖ they told Caribbean Sun.
The two noted that no steel-framed
high-rise building has ever collapsed
due to fire before or after 911 adding
that this alone is cause for a new in-
vestigation. They also point to the col-
lapse of building 7, which was not hit
by an aircraft.
While there is no definitive conclusion
the two share the views of many of
their professional colleagues that ex-
plosives might have been planted in
the buildings and this was the main
cause for the collapse of the struc-
tures.
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The annual DV program makes visas
available to persons meeting simple,
but strict, eligibility requirements. A
computer-generated, random lottery
drawing chooses selectees for DVs. The
visas are distributed among six geo-
graphic regions, with a greater number
of visas going to regions with lower
rates of immigration, and with no visas
going to nationals of countries sending
more than 50,000 immigrants to the
United States over the period of the past
five years. Within each region, no single
country may receive more than seven
percent of the available DVs in any one
year.
Natives of Jamaica, Haiti, the Domini-
can Republic, Brazil, Canada, China
(mainland-born), Colombia, Ecuador, El
Salvador, Guatemala, India, Mexico,
Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland,
South Korea, United Kingdom (except
Northern Ireland) and its dependent
territories, and Vietnam are not eligible
to apply because these countries sent a
total of more than 50,000 immigrants to
the United States in the previous five
years: Persons born in Hong Kong SAR,
Macau SAR, and Taiwan are eligible.
Fraud Warning
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ment sites. Some companies posing as
the U.S. Government have sought mon-
ey in order to "complete" lottery entry
forms. There is no charge to download
and complete the Electronic Diversity
Visa Entry Form. The Department of
State notifies successful Diversity Visa
applicants by letter, and NOT by e-mail.

A
ssistant Secretary General of across the
the Organization of American Americas
States (OAS) Albert Ramdin
has launched an initiative to
and world-
wide.
Caribbean Americans not likely
supply the children of Haiti .The initia-
tive, taken in conjunction with the OAS Backpacks
to support Scott
Credit Union and the OAS Staff Associ- can be pur- Continued from PG 4
ation is intended to help ensure that chased on-
school children in Haiti who cannot line and fi- ―We are going to be reaching
afford basic school supplies are not nancial con- out to voters in our communi-
denied making full use of the oppor- tributions ties to inform them about which
tunity to pursue an education. can be made candidates best serve our inter-
to the initia- est but we will not tell them
―Join me in helping Hai- tive by credit whom they should vote for,‖ the
ti’s children help themselves work to- card or RAMDIN group said.
ward a brighter future! Donate as many check.
The leaders acknowledged that
backpacks with school supplies as you
they knew little about Scott’s
can, or make a financial contribution to A Backpacks For Haiti's Children hand-
opponent, Democrat Alex Sink
the cause. Remember, education is key ing over ceremony is planned for OAS
but said they were concerned
to beating poverty‖, Ramdin said in an headquarters in Washington, DC on
about Scott notwithstanding his
e-mail to the Caribbean Sun, urging October 16.
choice of an immigrant as run-
support for the initiative from people
ning mate.
―Had she (Carroll) been the run-
CN Sharma suffers another heart attack ning mate for someone else we

E
may have been behind her 100 per
mbattled Guyana television pering. cent,‖ they said.
station owner and leader of
A nagging and
the Justice For All Party,
severe critic of
CN Sharma suffered an-
the government,
other heart attack late last month
Sharma has
and was hospitalized, the Stabroek
faced the Courts
News newspaper in Guyana report-
before on various
ed.
charges but has
Sharma, a popular television talk never been con-
show host is currently facing charg- victed of a crime. Observers note
es for carnal knowledge of a minor, a that Sharma is often charged with
13-year old girl who accuses him of an offence close to elections time.
sexually molesting her when she Sharma has been denied permission
was seven years old. He is on two to travel overseas for medical atten-
million Guyana dollars bail and has tion since being charged.
also been charged with witness tam-

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 Miami Carnival October 10
Jacksonville’s October 23rd

T
he stage is set for this year’s ville’s carnival slated for Saturday,
annual Miami Caribbean Car- October 23.
nival to be held on Sunday,
October 10 at Sunlife Stadium, home
of the Miami Dolphins at 2267 NW
199th Street in Miami Gardens.
A number of top Caribbean Soca
artistes will perform. Among them
are Traffik and Rikki Jai. Carnival
weekend in South Florida will boast a
number of parties and other cultural
events. The Miami Carnival is one of
the largest street festivals in the U.S.
The highlight is the carnival parade
through the streets involving thou-
sands of revelers in colorful cos-
tumes dancing to the accompani-
ment of sweet soca music.
Caribbean carnivals are popular
throughout Florida, with Jackson-

Alicia Maxwell Stewart is Ms. Orlando Caribbean 2010

A
n appreciative crowd
turned out recently for
the Ms. Orlando Caribbe-
an Beauty pageant at the Florida
Hotel and Conference Center. The
winner was Alicia Maxwell Stew-
art who represented Jamaica .
The first runner up was Nicole
Williams who represented Trini-
dad and Tobago and Nalita Raj-
kumar was the 2nd runner up
representing Guyana.

Caribbean Delites Island Grill

A
new Caribbean restaurant is
now open in Tampa and
promises its patrons a true
Caribbean experience. Caribbean
Delites Island Grill located on the
corner of Armenia Blvd and West
Busch Blvd. is well on its way to es-
tablishing itself firmly in the commu-
nity.

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Florida’s Caribbean Sun 10
 LIFESTYLES
& entertainment

G
uyana-born singer Dave Martins and his Tradewinds band are set lifting and proud moment for me to
to be inducted into the SUNSHINE Awards Hall of Fame next release the names of those unsung
month. heroes for recognition by the SUN-
SHINE Awards organization. I am
The Tradewinds Band was founded by Martins in 1966 and became one of the proud and excited to continue what
most revered groups in the Caribbean. Their first hit, `Honeymooning Couple,` we have done annually since 1989.`
was penned by Martins six months after the band was formed.
The 2010 award nominees are
Following on that success, Martins` song-writing ability kept the band at the Guinea, West Africa Xylophonist,
forefront of Caribbean popular music for decades with such other classics Famoro Dioubate; Dancin Africa of
like, `West Indian Alphabet,` `Wong Ping,` `Where Are Your Heroes,` `Old Time Barbados; Yves Joseph of Tabou
Calypso` and `In Guyana.` Combo, Haiti; Dorbrene O`Marde, a
playwright, Director, producer,
Other Hall of Fame inductees will include Trinidad anhd Tobago nationals: songwriter from Antigua; Calypsoni-
Calypsonian, singer, comedian, dancer, painter, visual artist, writer, and poet, an Sonny Blacks, based in England; Chutney Queen Drupatee Persad of Trini-
Bill Trotman; steelband player, agent, storyteller, researcher, writer, radio and dad & Tobago and performer Ramiro Crawford of Costa Rica.
television host and lecturer/historian, Norman Darway Adams and steelband
pioneer of the 1940`s, Alfred `Sacks` Mayers. The SUNSHINE Awards was founded in 1989. It was designed to recognize,
honor and pay tribute to the creators, performers and promoters of Caribbean
The SUNSHINE Awards organization will host its 22nd Annual Awards on Sat- music, art, poetry, dance and culture. Special features of the program are the
urday, October 23rd at the AXA Equitable Center, 787 Seventh Avenue in New SUNSHINE Awards Hall of Fame and the SUNSHINE Awards Student Recogni-
York City. tion Program which was started in 1998. - By Allison Skeete/Special To Carib-
WorldNews
Co-founder of the SUNSHINE Awards Hall of Fame and Chairman of the Nom-
ination Committee, Dr Hollis `Chalkdust` Liverpool says, `It is always an up-

Our International Artist..... by Lyma Dunbar

Jamaica’s own.....Bassist/Guitarist Rohan Reid now belongs to us all….

L
yma Dunbar Insights. It was during this time he began to devel- Dixon, Leon Patillo, Maxi Priest, Najee, Sisaundra,
recently had op his musical arranging skills under music direc- Wayne Wonder….these are only a few of the Gram-
the oppor- tor, Denis Hayes. my Award winning and Billboard charting artists
tunity to sit that have experienced the amazing passion Rohan
In 1985 Rohan, along with Patrick Kitson and Hen-
and speak with Rohan brings to his craft. Rohan also has two recent num-
ry Morrison formed Change, a new driving force in
Reid at Singh’s Roti ber one Billboard projects to his credit.
Jamaica’s contemporary gospel arena. The group
Shop, in Orlando FL,
fused gospel, jazz and reggae, revolutionizing a As an international entertainer residing in Orlando,
over a plate of doubles
and saheena. A bass- ―new‖ sound. Change became the first and only Rohan shared with us his challenges and success-
ist and guitarist born gospel aggregation to perform at the world’s largest es, and these thoughts on working on stage with
and raised in King- reggae festival, Reggae Sun splash and was also his powerhouse vocalist wife, Sisaundra, as well
ston, Rohan started featured in the Billy Graham Global Mission 1994, as working with jazz recording saxophonist,
learning to play the televised in over 300 countries worldwide via satel- Najee. He talks about his musical influences, and
lite. Change became the first local group to be what his fans both new and old, can expect to hear
bass guitar at the ten-
signed to an international record label, Freedom on his upcoming album, that will be distinctly dif-
der age of 6, and in a
Records (a division of Malaco Records). Rohan’s role ferent from the last album Rifle Road, and much
short period of time,
as musical director, bassist, composer, producer, more.
he learned and mas-
writer and vocalist helped to create many of the
tered both the bass and guitar. At age 10, Rohan Rohan Reid was recently featured in the Orlando-
was on the road touring internationally with one of uplifting hit songs performed by the group.
based online publication Karibbean Under One.
Jamaica’s biggest record selling gospel groups, Beanie Man, Big Mountain, Dennis Brown, Dianna You can visit www.kuomagazine.com for more on
Grace Thrillers. After five wonderful years of this King, Eric Darius, Irene Cara, Jimmy Cliff, Jessie this son of the Caribbean.
union, he moved on to become a member of

October Community Calendar

Fri 1st & Sat 2nd Orlando Bayside Hut Outdoors 9th– Miami Caribbean Carnival
Latin Food & Wine Festival 3501 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Queens College—Golf Outing Info: 904- 465-1989
Biscayne, FL
Info: 407-428—5870 407-962-9411 23rd – Tampa
www.scruplesinc.com
Friday 2nd – Orlando Sunday 10th – Hollywood *RUM OVER FETE 2k10
Saturday 9th – Hallendale
A Cultural Evening of Indian Songs Soca in the City Caribbean Connections Restaurant &
and Dances Miami Day Fete – Machel Montano etal Bar
Sosta Lounge 1885 Hollywood Blvd,
Olympia High School Auditorium Gulfstream Park Hollywood, FL 10509 N. Nebraska Ave, Tampa
4301 South Apopka Vineland Rd. Or- 901 South Federal Highway, Info: 954-851-4753 Info & Tickets: (813) 903-9626
lando, FL
Hallendale, FL Sunday 10th– Miami Friday 29th - Tampa
Info: Hari 407-679-2226
Info: 954-793-8588 Miami Caribbean Carnival Barbados Assoc. of Tampa Bay
2nd - St. Petersburg
9th – Miami Gardens Sunlife Stadium Dance for Hope
A Reggae Tribute to SUGAR MINOTT
RAVE 305-653-1877 The Egypt Shriner’s Center
R & D Spot - 2979 Central Avenue, St.
10:00PM – 5:00 AM 21st– 24th —Lauderhill 4050 Dana Shores Blvd, Tampa
Petersburg
Calder Casino & Race Course Lauderhill Business Expo Info: 727-510-3999
Info: 813-458-2614
21001 NW 27 Ave, Parking Lot A, Mi- Inverrary Country Club Saturday 30th - Orlando
Friday 8th – Miami
ami Gardens, FL
Universal Block Party International Saturday 23rd – Orlando Powerline HD’s
Info: 305-652-8648
Flag Night Grand Diwali Mela 10th Annual Halloween Party
www.ravemiami.com
Soho Studios – 2136 NW 1st Avenue, Ocoee High School – Legends Bar & Patio
9th—Miami
Miami, FL
1925 Ocoee Crown Point, Ocoee 1315 S. Orange Ave, Orlando
Guyana Relief Council Gala
Info: 786-319-1477
Info: Hari 321-662-1887
Crowne Plaza Hotel Ballroom
8th – Key Biscayne
23rd—Jacksonville
Sunrise, FL
Block-O with KES THE BAND

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 Mayor Dyer on advisory committee

P
Lauderhill Business Expo this month resident Barack Obama dents and

T
has appointed Orlando businesses of
he Lauderhill Regional Cham- NFL Hall of Famer Dwight Stephen-
Mayor Buddy Dyer to the Central Flori-
ber of Commerce will hold its son, and a free Sunday jazz event fea-
7th Annual Business Show- turing Joan Cartwright. Advisory Committee for da‖ said
case and Networking Forum Trade Policy and Negotiations Mayor Dyer.
October 21-24, 2010 at the Inverrary ―We are proud to present the 7th An- (ACTPN). ―This appoint-
Country Club, in Lauderhill. nual Business Expo to provide our ment also sig-
members and businesses in the tri- The Advisory Committee is the nifies Or-
This four-day annual event presented county area with a platform to net- President’s premier private-sector lando’s in-
by D. Stephenson Construction, kicks work with other businesses, expose advisory panel on international creasingly
off with a free Business Expo that will their products and services to con- trade. The Advisory Committee is important
highlight companies in the tri-county sumers, explore global markets, and
a 45-member group appointed by role in inter-
area, followed by three days of jam- make a positive contribution to this
packed activities including an awards vibrant community,‖ says John G. the President to provide advice on national tourism and trade.‖
luncheon with nationally acclaimed Beckford, Executive Director, matters of trade policy and related
motivational speaker Les Brown, a Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Com- issues, including trade agree- "The Caribbean American busi-
celebrity golf tournament and lunch- merce. ments. THE ACTPN is under the ness community not only in Or-
eon hosted by golf enthusiast and direct supervision of U.S. Trade lando but throughout Florida will
Representative Ron Kirk, a Cabi- undoubtedly be happy with Mayor
Five Killed as Rain Pounds Haiti net member who serves as the
President’s principal trade advi-
Dyer's appointment to this im-
portant advisory committee and
sor, negotiator, and spokesperson should seek to brief the mayor

A
t least five people were
recently killed and
hundreds displaced
from temporary shelter
when heavy rains and high
winds swept Port-au-Prince, the
capital, causing damage to sev-
eral of the tents and temporary
shelters set up for those left
homeless by last January’s dev-
astating earthquake.
lion homeless.
The UN said more than 40
teams comprising its staff, aid
agencies and the Haitian Gov-
ernment have fanned out across
Port-au-Prince to assess the
damage, adding that a separate
aerial assessment is also being
conducted.
Soldiers with the UN peacekeep-
ing mission, known as MI-
NUSTAH, are also deployed
on trade issues. on those trade issues that affect
them. Mayor Dyer's appointment
Mayor Dyer was the only U.S. comes as CARICOM prepares to
Mayor selected to serve on the
negotiate a trade and development
ACTPN.
agreement with the US which will
―It is an honor to be asked to
eventually replace the Caribbean
serve in this capacity and I believe Basin Initiative," said Wesley Kir-
I can offer a unique voice and per- ton, executive chairman of the
spective to this committee and the Florida Caribbean Business Expo.
President on behalf of the resi-
I’m innocent says Buju

I
The United Nations said that aid across the city and helping resi-
workers were rushing to provide dents who have been trapped by nternationally famous Jamai- anti-gay lyrics faces up to life in pris-
assistance after a sudden rain- the storm or otherwise need as- can Reggae singer Buju Banton on if convicted of the charges. His
storm swept the capital on Sep- sistance, the UN said. has told a jury in Tampa, Flori- defense team says the four time
tember 24. . da that he is innocent of charg- gammy nominee is a victim of en-
UN aid workers have also start-
es brought against him for drug traf- trapment.
Officials said at least 1 million ed distributing emergency sup-
ficking. Banton 37 born Mark Myrie
Haitians are still living in tent plies, including food, blankets, As Caribbean Sun was going to press
told the court‖ I’m just a humble
camps or makeshift housing, tarpaulins and hygiene kits. fans and foes alike were eagerly were
eight months after the earth- musician‖ adding that while he
awaiting the verdict of the jury. Buju
quake that killed an estimated talked a lot about drugs with a US
has been held without bail since his
300,000 people and left 1.3 mil- govt. informant he is not a drug deal-
arrest last December.
er. Buju despised by many for his

From Racial Profiling to Author

With the passion for writing, her first
job was an English Teacher at age sev-
enteen. She also worked with her fa-
ther and helped with the family Real
Estate Property rentals.

She is married and has two children

and now resides in Orlando. Omattie
volunteers story reading at pre-
schools, day care centers and other
children facilities.

O
ne year after the 9-11 attack For this service you can contact her at:
Omattie Ballie was given a hemrajbs@aol.com or
ticket by a Florida State omatieb@gmail.com
Patrol who told her she got a
ticket because she is Indian.

Now here she is again as a published

author of children's book. Her first
book Learning with Kailey and Antho-
ny by Elizebeth G'rani (her pen name)
is out and is for sale on Amazon.com
or PublishAmerica.net.

Omattie was born on the Essequibo

Coast in Guyana. She attended the
Anna Regina Secondary School which
was changed to Anna Regina Multilat-
eral School.

Caribbean American
Passport Mrs. Hinds to visit Florida

C M
entral Florida has got
another Caribbean news-
paper-Caribbean Ameri-
can Passport which was
launched last month. The paper
is published and edited by
Guenet Gittens Roberts.
Roberts says the publication is a
monthly and will focus on wom-
en’s issues. It will be circulated
free to the public.
rs. Yvonne
Hinds, wife of
Guyana’s
prime minister Sam
Hinds will visit Florida
this month for the Guy-
ana Relief Council of
Florida 4th annual Gala
to be held October 9, 2010 at the Crowne Pla-
za Hotel ballroom in Sunrise Florida.
Mrs. Hinds is patron of the Council

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 Arrow dies at 60
A
lphonsus "Arrow" Cassell,
best known for his Soca
anthem Hot Hot Hot, died
last month at the age of
60.
He died of complications from brain
cancer at his home on the Caribbean
island of Montserrat, his brother said.
Arrow's "Hot, Hot, Hot" of 1982 was
his seminal piece of work and remains
the largest-selling soca number. It has
been performed by an innumerable
number of international artistes and
was also utilized by the corporate
business community. In a prolific
singing career that began at age 10,
Arrow performed a wide array of
songs, from the socially conscious to
his signature party, feel-good num-
bers.
Among those paying tribute to Arrow
was Winston Peters, Trinidad and To-
bago’s Minister of Culture who de-
Guyanese among honorees
K
elly Ann
Cartwright,
daughter of
former West
Indies cricketer Lance
Gibbs was named among
South Florida’s Business
Win or Walk!
P
ORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad,
CMC – Sports Minister Anil
Roberts has warned Trinidad
and Tobago Soca Warriors’
head coach Russell Latapy to start
producing results or face the axe.
The outspoken Roberts said T&T’s
recent form had been unacceptable
and stressed that if they did not win
the Digicel Caribbean Cup starting
next month, Latapy’s position would
have to be reviewed.
―We must win the Digicel Cup or be
in the final and qualify for the Gold
Cup or else the Federation will have
some hard decisions to make,‖ said
Roberts, a former swimming coach.
Lady Jags continue preparation for World Cup Finals
T
he Guyana Women’s National
Senior Football team (Lady
Jags), move into their final
mode of preparation for the
CONCACAF Gold Cup finals to be held
in Cancun, Mexico, from October 28 to
November 8 of this year.
The Lady Jags, led by Technical Direc-
tor Mark Rodrigues and his staff, creat-
ed history by becoming the first Guy-
ana football team, men or women, to
qualify for the CONCACAF Gold Cup
finals which in this case is qualification
for the FIFA Women’s Football Finals to
be held in Germany next year June.
Guyana will be in Group A along with
Mexico, Canada and Trinidad and To-
bago while Group B will have United
States, Costa Rica, Haiti and Guatema-
la.
The top two teams of each group will
then play in the semifinals and finals of
the Gold Cup with the top two advanc-
ing to Germany and the third-placed
team meeting a team from Europe to
determine the third CONCACAF quali-
fying team for Germany.
The Lady Jags created quite a stir in
the Caribbean playing in World Cup
qualifiers this year with a record of 6
wins to 2 losses, losing to Trinidad and
Tobago then Cuba.
Florida’s Caribbean Sun
scribed Arrow’s passing as ―a loss not
only to his native Montserrat and the
wider Caribbean but to everyone and
everywhere where soca is heard and
appreciated.‖
Arrow, who began his musical career
at age 10, was honored by the Queen
of England for his contribution to mu-
sic.
Journal’s 2010 Influential Business Wom-
en honorees. Currently Executive Partner
at Miami’s Holland & Knight, LLP office. ―I
am the first black female to be the executive
partner of a Holland & Knight office and I
consider this a personal accomplishment‖
Cartwright said.
―I can’t say Latapy should be fired
because I’m not in charge. But if
you’re saying I should recommend or
be of the opinion that he should be
removed if the team does not perform
well and that his contract should be
terminated, yes it should.‖
He added: ―Government is going to
partner with the T&TFF and if the
team does not reach the final, I think
his job should be in jeopardy.
―This is the Caribbean and if we can-
not dominate our region, we cannot
say that 2014 Brazil (World Cup) is
realistic.‖
T&T, the number two ranked side in
CONCACAF, have endured a bad run
However, they convincingly avenged the
defeat to Cuba one week later in Guy-
ana with a 3-1 win to qualify for the
Gold Cup finals.
The team, comprising quite a few col-
lege players based in the USA and Can-
ada, will have the Toronto-based play-
ers start training sessions at the high-
profile ANB Futbol Academy under the
guidance of Academy Director Bassam
Naim, a Brazilian and North American-
licensed coach.
The team’s success has been a combi-
nation of hard work by the technical
staff, the players and support from the
Guyana Football Federation and the
Women’s Committee, led by Programme
Director Colin Baker, in conjunction
with the Guyana Sport Development
Foundation.
To date approximately US$200 000 has
been spent in support of the team with
a further $65 000 required for the team
to properly prepare for the Gold Cup
during October to November, 2010.
The players invited to camp are:
Alisa Leila, Alison Heydorn, Ashlee Sa-
vona, Ashley Rodrigues, Briana De
Souza, Brittany Persaud, Catherine
Kobelka, Collette Hope, Daria Owen,
Donna Carvalhal, Elysia Persaud, Jor-
dana Phillips, Justine Rodrigues, Kayla
Halloween Time!!!!
By Hannah Nicole
N
ow it’s October and we’re
nearing Halloween! When
you think of Halloween,
maybe the thoughts of candy, trick
or treating or pumpkins come into
your head. But before you can go
trick or treating you’ve got to find
the perfect costume!
Don’t wait to late because when its
nearing Halloween and you’re look-
ing for a costume , you don’t want
to go running around town and find
out they don’t have your size! If
you’re looking for a good place to
find some costumes, Party City
usually has a wide variety. On Hal-
loween night you can put on some
face paint, make up or accessories
to make your costume seem more
real and lively. When you’re choos-
ing costumes, try not to pick ones
een is going trick or treating! But if
with thick materials and long
you don’t you can just stay home
sleeves, or else when you go trick or
and pass out candy to the kids who
treating you’ll be miserable because
are going door to door. Trick or
it’s uncomfortable. treating is fun but there are still
For the last 20 years, Universal rules when you go to keep you safe!
Studios has been having their an- One of them is to only go to houses
nual Universal Studios Halloween if the lights in the driveway or front
Horror Nights! This is only taking lawn are on! If they’re not, skip
place at the Universal in Orlando that house. It probably means
not the one in Hollywood. Since they’re not home or don’t want to be
this year is going to be the 20-year disturbed. You should go trick or
anniversary, it’s going to be bigger treating in a large group of friends
and better. There will be new or with an adult, so incase anything
haunted houses and a lot more happens someone will be able to
electrifying scare zones! Each year find help for you.
hundreds of thousands of people
These are just a few Halloween
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rules and suggestions. I hope you
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have a fun and safe Halloween!
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 Horoscopes
Aries (21 March - 19 April) To turn around things do not leave any-
thing up to others. Do not be too quick to give your opinion but instead listen
to the others attentively. The possibility for travel is favorable especially in
connection with moneymaking. Do not let the others not let you say how
you feel on family issues.

Taurus (20 April - 20th May) Perhaps it is time to seek means to im-
prove your health. Professional secrecy can only lead to devastating circum-
stances. Discuss the holidays with your loved ones.

Gemini (21 May -21 June) It will be of as much around you. You will be
emotional on the questions of money. You should take part in family activi-
ties. You will receive recognition for the work done in the past.

Cancer (22 June - 22 August) Try not to spend too much time with
your colleagues if you want to avoid problems later. Anything associated
with musical entertainment will turn out great. Your mate will spend his or
her time trying to please you.

Leo (23 August - 22 August )You should be more creative. It is better

to channel your energy in the work world. Try to reduce your spending or
you could be in an embarrassing financial position. You can get worked up
regarding the way in which an organization you belong is handling its activi-
ties.

Virgo (23 August - 22 September) This could be an emotional time for

you. You experience a set of unusual circumstances leading you to meet
some eccentric people. You need to ensure that you have all the relevant
facts before taking action. You will find it easy to learn and to excel.

Libra (23 September - 22 October) Make sure you take the time to
spend with friends or parents, whom you not see do often. If you are
stressed be extra careful during the handling of machines or equipment. Do
not hesitate to express your opinion at work.

Scorpio (23 October - 21 November ) Have someone else pay the

bills for a change. Beware of friends who just want to ride your coat tails.
Consider some changes which will improve your appearance it will be of
great benefit to you.

Sagittarius (22 November - 21 December) Family can be annoyed if

they feel restricted. Be careful if a friend asks you for advice. Knowledge you
acquire can be used in all aspects of your life. Your children can be demand-
ing this month but don‘t spend more than you intend to.

Capricorn (22 December - 16 January) Your words could be taken

out of context so be careful with colleagues or employers. You will be mixed
up in a kind of triangle. You should consider a healthy food. Social activities
should be included in your daily schedule this month.

Aquarius (20 January - 18 February) You may want to slow down any
planned expansions, if you have your own company. You need to sit tight. It
is better to avoid litigations. This month is not the time to test people by giv-
ing them an ultimatum. You may want to make discrete inquiries regarding
someone you work with if you lack confidence where they are concerned.

Pisces (19 February - 20 March) Consider projects that will take you
to exotic destinations. Think about improving your eating habits. Be honest
in your communication with people and do not to lose if someone backs you
in a cor-
ner.

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 Calypso Rose entertaining at Timerhi, Orlando

Caribbean Health Fair Attendees

Some Moral Support at the

Caribbean Health Fair

This toddler was among those modeling hats at

the recent AGE Tea Party

Caribbean Chamber networking event at Spring Gardens

Calypso Rose (front center) enjoying the company of Leon Coldero

(above left), Lakeram Narain (above center) & Attorney Gail See-
ram( above right) at Timehri

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