Caribbean National Weekly June 8, 2023

MESSI TO JOIN INTER MIAMI FC

Inter Miami FC, a franchise that has been led by another global soccer icon in David Beckham, has yet to make any real splashes on the field since its inception

That likely will soon change. One of Inter Miami’s owners, Jorge Mas, tweeted out a photo of a darkly silhouetted Messi jersey shortly before the Argentinian great revealed his decision in interviews with Spanish news outlets Mundo Deportivo and Sport

It was widely believed that Messi eventually would choose to play for AlHilal in Saudi Arabia, following fellow great and his longtime rival Cristiano Ronaldo to a nation where some clubs now are funded by the state’s sovereign wealth fund. Going back to Barcelona, a storied franchise that he spent most of his career with, was another possibility

But in the end, he made the call that surprised many. Messi is joining MLS

He said in the interviews Wednesday that some final details still need to be

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Caribbean urged to remove colonial monuments

A call has been made for governments in the Caribbean to replace monuments of persons who enabled slavery and colonialism, with memorials in honor of their own citizens who stood against injustice

Jamaica’s State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon Alando Terrelonge, made the call while speaking on reparatory justice at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York on Tuesday, June 1

“It behooves us in the Caribbean to erect

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Canadian-Jamai Jamal Murray pivotal for Denv Nuggets

similar monuments, tear down those monuments of old, and erect new ones Remove certain colonial names as well from our buildings and our streets and put new ones forward, so that we are not telling the stories of the oppressors, but telling the stories of our freedom fighters,” he said

The State Minister said that the removal of statues of enslavers and colonizers is one step that countries can make while they await the legal framework and action by the UN to effect reparations

“These are but some small measures that I would consider to be internal reparations,” he

Former BVI Premier likely to face charges alone

said, noting that reparation is a right for oppressed people

He noted that the Jamaican Government, through an Act of Parliament, has removed the criminal records of several persons, who, during the periods of enslavement and colonialism, based on their activism, were regarded as transgressors of the law

He said that other countries need to do what they can to give more credence to the cause for reparation

Mr Terrelonge, who has responsibility for Diaspora Affairs, used his time in New York to visit the Consul General and meet with

AIMing for a better life, with Nicole McLaren Campbell

Jamaicans, where he reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to working and engaging with overseas nationals

In 2009, the Government established the National Commission on Reparations to recommend the form or forms that reparations may take, and to receive testimony from the public and from experts, with the aim of guiding a national approach to reparations for descendants of enslaved people in Jamaica

Jackson believes she is on the right path to 10 6 seconds

After months of speculation, on Wednesday Messi announced his decision to join Inter Miami FC and will play in Major League Soccer (MLS).

Humanitarian Award to Pishu Chandiram, posthumously, at the Friends of Good Shepherd Internaonal’s Fundraising Gala which was held last Saturday evening June 3rd,at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel in Sunrise Florida. L-R: Denny Chandiram, Bobby Chandiram, Elaine Kong (FOGS Secretary), Most Rev. Charles Dufour. – Contributed

full house for Caribbean American Heritage Month and Pride Month. – Contributed

Doctors Natassjia Ragbeer (le) and Chris Malinowski (center) had a great me volunteering as bartenders at the annual TATI Fish Fry which was held in Davie last weekend pictured here with Garfield Wright, President. – Contributed

Meritorious Service Award presented to Marie Buteau at the Friends of Good Shepherd Internaonals Fundraising Gala which was held last Saturday evening June 3rd at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel in Sunrise Florida. (L-R): FOGS President Andrew Foreman, VP: Gina Tulloch-Adams, Marie Buteau, Most Rev. Charles Dufour, FOGS Secretary Elaine Kong, FOGS Treasurer, Monty Kong. – Contributed

One such star is the sensational professional basketballer, Jamal Murray The 26-year-old who plays as a point guard for the Denver Nuggets, was born in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada to Jamaican parents, Sylvia and Roger Murray

Murray’s younger brother Lamar is also a basketball player, and his family has always been supportive of his basketball career, notably his father, who was one of his youth coaches

The Canadian-Jamaican was drafted seventh overall by the Nuggets in the 2016 NBA draft after playing college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats Murray quickly established himself as one of the league’s most promising young players, winning NBA All-Rookie Second Team accolades in 2017

He is regarded as highly skilled, and he has developed one of the league’s most

Jamal Murray

formidable pick-and-roll duos with Nikola Jokić

During the 2020 NBA Playoffs that were held in the NBA Bubble, Murray took things to a different level The Nuggets and the Jazz played out a fiercely contested seven-game series where Murray hit 50 twice, averaging 31 6 points a game

After missing the entire 2021-22 season, Murray has been among the top in the league for several years despite never making an All-Star Game

The star player again showed his talent on Sunday, June 4, 2023, when the Denver Nuggets played against the Miami Heat for Game 2 of the NBA Finals at Ball Arena in Colorado

During the first half, Murray had a spectacular highlight that has been going viral on social media following his incredible dunk, though he managed to get fouled

The Canadian-Jamaican player has been outstanding during the 2023 NBA Playoffs, with averages of 27 6 points 5 5 rebounds, 6 4 assists, and 1 6 steals per contest while shooting 48 1% from the field and 39 2% from the three-point range

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It is almost impossible to find an industry that is not populated by successful people of Caribbean heritage. When it comes to sports, there are several famous athletes that have Caribbean backgrounds, whether they were born in the Caribbean or have Caribbean roots

Bahamian authorities detain foreign nationals in possible human smuggling ring

Bahamian officials said they detained 22 foreigners, including two children on Sunday, June 4, after intercepting a 32-foot vessel in Bahamian waters carrying a United States flag in a possible human smuggling ring

CARICOM pledges commitment to address plastic pollution

The 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping on Monday, June 5 said it is committed to addressing the issue of plastic pollution and promoting sustainable consumption and production patterns as the global community observes World Environment Day

The day was being observed under the theme for 2023 “Solutions to plastic pollution” and CARICOM said that plastic pollution is one of the most “pressing environmental challenges of our time, affecting our oceans, wildlife, health and climate ”

“We are going to remain firm We are going to be relentless in our pursuit and once we find out you are engaging in human smuggling, human trafficking we ’ re going to place you before the courts and you will rightly go where you rightly deserve,” Police Press Liaison Officer, Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings, told reporters

She said that the group included 13 men, six women, two children and one infant from Ecuador, Italy, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Brazil They were reportedly on their way to North America

The migrants were apprehended by the Royal Bahamas Police Force Marine Unit, who acted on intelligence and intercepted the vessel west of New Providence

According to the UN Environment Program (UNEP), more than eight million tonnes of plastic end up in the oceans every year, equivalent to dumping a garbage truck of plastic every minute Plastic also contributes to greenhouse gas emissions at every stage of its lifecycle, from production to disposal

“CARICOM is supporting its member states in developing and implementing national policies and legislation to address plastic pollution and promote sustainable development For example, several CARICOM countries have already banned or restricted single-use plastics and styrofoam products, such as Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago,” said the regional body

It said that these bans and other traderelated policy responses have been discussed among regional trade ministers in the CARICOM Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) and that the Guyanabased CARICOM Secretariat subsequently commissioned an ongoing study to explore the economic and technical guidance of plastics

alternatives and various bans to support the member state transition

In addition, CARICOM member states supported UNEP’s initiative as it launched a regional campaign called “Clean Seas Caribbean” in 2021, which encourages governments, businesses and individuals to take action to reduce plastic pollution and protect marine biodiversity

The campaign supports initiatives such as beach clean-ups, plastic-free events, green procurement policies, and innovation challenges

Meanwhile, senior environment officials will meet on June 19 to discuss pressing environmental issues, including a way forward in coordinating CARICOM engagement during the negotiation of a global legally binding treaty to reduce plastics pollution

The meeting precedes the ministerial conference later this month during the 108th Special Meeting of the Council of Trade and Economic Development – Environment and Sustainable Development (COTED)

“By taking these and other actions, CARICOM is demonstrating its leadership and commitment to tackling plastic pollution holistically and protecting the environment for present and future generations World Environment Day 2023 is an opportunity for all of us to join forces and take action for a cleaner and greener Caribbean,” said the entity Scan the Code to read more.

Bahamas and Jamaica announce new tourism partnership

Jamaica and the Bahamas have announced a new partnership aimed at developing a cooperative approach to air travel and the further growth of the region’s tourism industry

Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett held talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation for the Bahamas, Chester Cooper as the two countries participate in the annual Caribbean Week celebrations organized by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO)

“Jamaica and the Bahamas have entered into a new era of collaboration in consonance with the new tourism view of competition as the way forward, as opposed to competition,”

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Former BVI premier likely to face trial alone

Former British Virgin Islands (BVI) premier, Andrew Fahie, is likely to face trial on drugs and money laundering-related charges alone after Oleanvine Maynard, the former managing director of the BVI Ports Authority joined her son, Kadeem, in signaling their intention to plead guilty

Fahie and Maynard were arrested in Miami in April 2022 following a sting operation led by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), while her son, accused of arranging meetings between the pair and a US informant, was arrested in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI)

The trio were scheduled to go on trial on July 17, but the Maynards, according to a recent Miami District Court filing, will appear in court on June 12 to change their plea of not guilty

They are accused of conspiring to smuggle cocaine into the United States

through the waters of the Virgin Islands

They also face charges of conspiracy to import a controlled substance, conspiracy to engage in money laundering, and attempted money laundering

Fahie and Maynard also pleaded not guilty to one count each of “interstate and foreign travel in aid of racketeering” — a charge that was not brought against Kadeem Maynard

The recent court filings did not state to which of the charges the Maynards plan to plead guilty, but a deal with prosecutors could include the condition that they cooperate in the case against Fahie

Since their arrests, Fahie has been out on US$1 million bail, wears an ankle monitor and is under house arrest at an apartment in Florida, while the Maynards remain in custody

Jamaicans facing death penalty in US murder trial

Two Jamaicans are among three men who are facing the death penalty if convicted of murder and attempted robbery in the United States.

They are former Jamaican policeman and dancehall music producer, Omar Miller, also known as ‘Milla9’, and former Jamaica College student-athlete, Andre Omar Andrews

Miller, 44, and Andrews, 37, are charged along with 36-year-old Devon Quinland

Miller and Andrews are charged with nine similar counts that include murder, robbery, burglary, and firearm-related offenses They

have been remanded There will be a pre-trial and arraignment on June 9 The jury trial in the matter will commence on October 6 in the Orange County Superior Court

Quinland is out on bail He is charged with conspiracy after it was alleged that he was the driver and planner

Reports are that Andrews and Miller entered a home with handguns Raymond Alcala, a 20-year-old businessman was killed during the home invasion

The incident was captured on CCTV at a house in Irvine, California, United States in 2019

The men were arrested in Florida nearly two months after the killing and extradited to California They have been in custody since January 2020

According to California State law, murder

can be subjected to the death penalty

Miller, who gained fame for producing music for incarcerated dancehall star Vybz Kartel, was previously implicated in a murder investigation However, he was found not guilty of murder in 2011 while serving as a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force

Reports state that he was one of four policemen who walked free following the murder trial of 18-year-old Grants Pen resident André ‘Kunte’ Thomas after they were acquitted by a 12-member jury

The cops claimed that Thomas was killed in self-defense

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The Caribbean American community still needs a clear identity

June is again being commemorated as Caribbean American Heritage Month, highlighting the strong contributions Caribbean immigrants have made to American history and development.

traditionally pay tribute to Caribbean Americans in their proclamation of Caribbean American Heritage Month, fully understand the uniqueness of Caribbean immigrants and the contribution they have made to America

It can only be hoped that as another Caribbean American Heritage Month is commemorated and highlighted, the full worth and significance of the Caribbean migrant will be recognized and appreciated

influential political constituency, and a formidable business sector There is every justification for Caribbean Americans to be recognized, unconditionally, as an autonomous American community

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Unfortunately, the significance of this contribution is still relatively unknown by a preponderance of Caribbean Americans, and barely recognized by the average American Caribbean American heritage dates to the 17th century when slaves were brought to Boston, Massachusetts from Barbados Since then, Caribbean immigrants have contributed to various areas of American life, having excelled as inventors, educators, medical practitioners, attorneys, journalists, entrepreneurs, cultural and sports icons, entertainers, politicians, and civil rights activists

Caribbean immigrants didn’t arrive in America simply to make “quick money” then return to their homes in the Caribbean. Rather, they saw and seized opportunities to place their unique influence on America, their adopted country

Very few, if any, Caribbean immigrants were content to embark on a journey leading to an inferior, segregated, humiliating destination Caribbean people do not regard themselves inferior to anyone - a fact that’s unfortunately misunderstood by some African Americans who, sadly, endured years of racist humiliation This misunderstanding has resulted in occasional criticism of Caribbean migrants as “uppity blacks ” Most Caribbean immigrants do not regard themselves as better than other black people It’s just characteristic of Caribbean Americans that they aren’t content to be considered inferior People like Jamaican Marcus Garvey, tried to show the entire black race it was, in fact, a superior race

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But, maybe the Caribbean American community itself is to be blamed for being under-appreciated Unlike other American ethnic groups, the Caribbean American community includes people from many different nations This diverse characteristic has cost the community its cohesiveness While, undoubtedly, several Caribbean Americans and their descendants have independently made worthwhile contributions to American history, the community of an estimated 7 million people, is still, generally, in the developmental stages of becoming a powerful community

The only way this power can be ascertained is through a deliberate attempt by those who originate from different Caribbean countries to recognize themselves as being, and acting as, a member of one Caribbean American community But, this is no easy task The same chauvinistic factors that foiled the success of a West Indies Federation in the early 1960s must not be allowed to foil the cohesiveness of the Caribbean American community

For most of the millions of Caribbean Americans who, along with their ancestors, have played major roles in the development of several aspects of American society, there’s still much to be accomplished They deserve and must be committed to seeking similar recognition given to immigrants of other ethnic origins, like Hispanics and Jews

Caribbean Americans are not content to be considered as just Black Americans, though many of them are They want to be considered a community with its distinct culture; an

People of Caribbean heritage should not only take advantage of the annual Caribbean American Heritage Month to educate America of the impact they have made on this country since the 17th century and are continuing to do This education ought to be an ongoing process Caribbean migrants have made significant contributions to America, and, undoubtedly, will continue relentlessly to carve out their indelible unique niche in American society

Outstanding Caribbean Americans like the late Shirley Chisholm, Colin Powell, Sydney Poitier, Malcom X, Claude Mckay, Madge Sinclair; former American basketball stars, Tim Duncan and Patrick Ewing, US Congresswomen Una Clark and Shelia Cherfilus-McCormick, Maryland Mayor Wes Moore and US VicePresident Kamala Harris: are all icons of Caribbean American heritage who sought, and are seeking to make their, and other communities, better They ensured, and are ensuring, the Caribbean influence integrates deliberately into America’s history

The work is far from over As a people, despite the giddy platitudes and proclamations, still haven’t been given their rightful place in American society A one-month commemoration cannot be the objective American history is resplendent with the contribution of Caribbean migrants This community must continue to strive for uncompromised recognition in the US Census; in city, county, state and federal legislatures, and in the general American society

Caribbean Americans helped build and are still helping to build America. While it’s appropriate these achievements be recognized, it’s nonetheless imperative that Caribbean Americans focus on building the infrastructure that ensures their identity as a formidable American ethnic community

Former PM vows to clear his name amid US sanctions

Former Haitian Prime Minister Laurent Salvador Lamothe has “vehemently rejected” allegations by the United States of involvement in “significant corruption” in the Frenchspeaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country

On Friday, June 2, Washington announced sanctions against the former government leader

“This action renders Lamothe generally ineligible for entry into the United States,” said US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken, adding “specifically, Lamothe misappropriated at least US$60 million from the Haitian government’s PetroCaribe infrastructure investment and social welfare fund for private gain

“Through this corrupt act and his direct involvement in the management of the fund, he exploited his role as a public official and contributed to the current instability in Haiti,” Blinken said, noting that the Biden administration continues to support “the citizens, organizations, and public servants of Haiti who are committed to generating hope and opportunity for a better future in their nation ”

But in a statement, Lamothe said “regrettably, Secretary of State Anthony J Blinken’s decision is not based on factual proof but repurposed hearsay dating back to Lamothe’s time as prime minister from 2012

to 2014

“In fact, the Department of State, in its November 2022 report to the US Congress outlined that there was no “specific disappearance of funds” identified in a PetroCaribe report,” Lamothe said

The former prime minister, who is the latest of former Haitian leaders to face sanctions imposed by Washington regarding their term in office, said the Secretary of State’s newly imposed sanction “achieves nothing but the bidding of some of his longstanding political opponents in Haiti, as acknowledged by the same report ”

Lamothe said during his time as prime minister these same opponents maneuvered to undermine his ability to govern by spurring civil unrest and violent anti-government protests

He said their “insatiable desire” to damage

his character did not waiver following his resignation

He said over the past nine years, five independent audits from Haiti’s Supreme Audit Court, the Anticorruption Unit, and the Venezuelan government’s PDV CARIBE thoroughly scrutinized his financial management and conclusively found no wrongdoing attributed directly to him

Lamothe insists that he has been an “upstanding member of the Miami community ever since his college years, boosting the local economy through his business and jobcreating ventures”

He said South Florida is also home to his two daughters and that he had returned to Haiti in 2011 only to serve his homeland’s government in the wake of the 2010 earthquake

The statement argued that with the sanction against Lamothe and his “general ineligibility to enter the US”, the Department of State’s designation is “forcing the separation of a family and shutting a father out of the transformational life experiences of his teenage daughters ”

Lamothe said he remains “resolute to pursue all legal avenues afforded to him to challenge the Department of State designation, to clear his name, recommit to the truth, and above all, reunite with his family ”

Haiti rocked by magnitude 5.5 earthquake

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5 5 rocked parts of Haiti early morning on Tuesday, June 6, causing panic and damage to some buildings near Abricot in the Department of Grand’Anse

The Haitian Civil Protection said that the epicenter of the quake was located at 18 68 degrees north latitude and 74 32 degrees west longitude, four kilometers (km) north-west of

Abricot, 23 km north-west of Jérémie, 180 km northwest of Léogâne (West Department) and 210km west of Port-au-Prince a depth of 10 km

It said that while there has been no report of loss of life, many buildings were damaged in Jérémie and in Sainte Hélène and that the quake had caused panic among the population

Tuesday’s quake followed the 4 2 magnitude earthquake on Sunday in the same area

The strongest earthquake in Haiti happened in 2021 when a tremor with a magnitude of 7 2 rocked the French-speaking CARICOM country killing more than 2, 240 people

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Haitian businessman gets life sentence for 2021 assassination of Haiti's president

On Friday, June 2, a federal judge in Miami sentenced a Haitian-Chilean businessman to life in prison for his role in helping Colombian mercenaries get weapons to assassinate Haitian President Jovenel Moïse in 2021

Rodolphe Jaar, 51, is the first person to be convicted and sentenced in what US prosecutors have described as a broad plot by conspirators in Haiti and Florida to reap lucrative contracts under a new administration once Moïse was out of the way

An additional 10 defendants are awaiting trial in the United States

Jaar, who has dual Haitian and Chilean citizenship, previously had been an informant for the US government and had been convicted of drug trafficking a decade ago He pleaded guilty in March to conspiracy to commit murder or kidnapping outside the United States, and to providing material support resulting in death

Federal Judge José E Martínez handed down the sentence at a 10-minute hearing at the federal court in downtown Miami Jaar received the maximum sentence he faced despite pleading guilty and pledging to cooperate with investigators in hopes of receiving a lighter sentence

Moïse was killed on July 7, 2021, when assailants broke into his private home in Portau-Prince He was 53 years old

JamaicanNicoleMcLaren-Campbellwantswomen&studentstolivetheirbestlives

As I introduce myself for our Zoom interview, Nicole McLaren-Campbell marks me as a former student Despite guiding over 100 students over AIM Educational Services’ 13 years of operations, she promises she never forgets a name

She’ll no doubt be put to the challenge as droves of students and parents flock to AIM both in-person and through their robust online offerings It’s easy to see why 92% of “AIMers” are admitted to one or more of their top three colleges Their online catalog of lessons and services means that the Jamaican-based company can guide students across the Caribbean and increasingly within the US

De-mystifying College Applications

What’s AIM’s secret? “No one size fits all,” McLaren-Campbell explains Far more than an exam preparation class, AIM takes a holistic approach to getting students ready for tertiary education There’s a proprietary diagnostic quiz online followed by one-on-one sessions with an expert to not only gauge a student’s suitability for studying abroad in a foreign country but to also narrow their choices and pick the best option for them

Nicole McLaren-Campbell knows firsthand what it takes to attend a school in a foreign country Not only is she a Princeton alumnus but she also worked as an admissions interviewer for her alma mater. When asked if she could have benefited from a service such as AIM when it came to her college application process, she did not hesitate “Of course Princeton was an experience,” she explains “I made great [life-long] friends and it challenged and stretched me in many ways ” She’s also frank about the fit “I hated winter,” she deadpans

She didn’t realize it at the time but she suffered from regular bouts of seasonal depression that might have been mitigated if there was anything like AIM

One particularly important aspect of AIM that McLaren-Campbell is proud of but also wants to push further is the Aim Higher Initiative This is an option for low-income students who could not ordinarily afford her services “The Value a student receives can go up to one million [JMD],” she explains The initiative not only covers lessons but high

school uniforms, lunch allowances, laptops, and internet connections where necessary

The alumni meeting is another aspect where McLaren-Campbell looks to instill a final lesson into her students — networking “AIM High Graduates have gone off into the world of work and look to mentor other AIM Higher students, the alumni network is looking to bring them all together ”

Building a community for goal-oriented women

The Goal Accelerator Club is McLarenCampbell’s other venture If you ’ re wondering how one person balances two companies, being a loving partner and an attentive mother of three, the GAC is McLaren-Campbell pulling back the curtain

A self-proclaimed “productivity junkie”, the entrepreneur has created a multi-step program and community for helping women achieve

their dreams “Everyone has to learn how to block out the noise,” she starts, explaining the purpose of the GAC, “to figure out what they really want in life and set about achieving it ”

The two businesses operate symbiotically Women in GAC often transition over to AIM either assisting McLaren-Campbell or enlisting their children Meanwhile, AIM alumni will sometimes enlist in the GAC program, after all, McLaren-Campbell got them this far, why not go a bit further? “As a teen, you don’t have all the answers but you don’t have them as an adult either,” she explains, “but you have to know how to ask the questions ”

It would be easy for McLaren-Campbell to lean into a “cult of personality ” She is the center of these two entrepreneurs Yet, she’s always clear that she’s always learning and benefiting from the community and surrounding herself with experts That ethos permeates throughout GAC

Testimonials from members rave not just about McLaren-Campbell’s productivity plans but about the community of supportive women she’s built At dinners and meet-ups, women share their success stories — tales of tripling incomes, being able to delegate workloads, and free up time to spend with their loved ones

Behind every teacher is the person who inspired them to teach An individual who through compassion, understanding, and determination, brought out the best in you. To many students that person is McLarenCampbell For McLaren-Campbell, that person was Russell Bell The legendary instructor and founder of the MRC Family School has touched countless many through his work “Mr Russell Bell Opened my eyes to what it means to have an impact I want to have impact,” she relays her mantra

Through AIM and GAC, she continues Bell’s legacy as one of the country’s leading instructors

Chibie Louis-Okoye is an awardwinning Nigerian-Canadian film producer. The thought-provoking movie producer and founder of COLO Studios in Toronto has made it her mission to elevate the untapped content resources in African stories

Louis-Okoye is a Reelworld Screen Institute delegate to Cannes, TIFF, Content London, Content Canada, CMPA Prime Time & will be a guest speaker at AfroCannes during this year ’ s Cannes Film Festival

The producer will be speaking on how Nollywood is becoming a force in movie making and will also join a panel on emerging producers and co-production models The talented Louis-Okoye produced the award-winning feature film, KOFA (2023), awarded Best Feature film at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) A success story in Africa, KOFA is nominated for 2 African Magic Viewer Choice Awards and won the best trailer in the African region at the 2023 World Trailer Awards in Portugal

Louis-Okoye is bringing KOFA to Canada for distribution

Not a stranger to award winning films, Louis-Okoye was the

associate producer for The Tenant (2008) and the Planet Africa TV Show, the longest running show of its kind in Canada–aired on Omni TV/Rogers TV Her producing talent goes beyond movies, to numerous theatre and live productions including the annual Excellence Awards by AfroGlobal Television Chibie Louis-Okoye combines the passion for her heritage with a creative mind that isn’t afraid to push the envelope, making her power as a producer a force to be reckoned with

Louis-Okoye is using her master’s graduate degree in innovation and entrepreneurship from the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University to build a profitable, sustainable film company together with becoming a powerful Black woman producer

Louis-Okoye aspires to help close the gap of limited black film business producers globally At her core, Louis-Okoye is passionate about Africa’s impact on the world and vice versa and how we can leverage intellectualism and empathy to improve our society

Louis-Okoye is a master at using the tools she’s acquired, from business to the creative Putting her background in new technology to use, the innovative producer is in early development of an Africanfuturistic sci-fi dramatic television series, ’The Third Coming Chibie Louis-Okoye is on a mission and making sure we know about it

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Rising HaitianAmerican performer, LaVie, comes to Pompano concert series

Pompano Beach Arts has announced that HaitianAmerican LaVie will be taking the stage for the next Live and Local Concert Series on Friday, July 21, 2023, at 7 p m at the Ali Cultural Arts Center in Florida

The popular program will showcase the multitalented LaVie, who performs an eclectic mix of genres

“LaVie, which in French means “the life,” has said that she uses her uplifting music as a vehicle to encourage and empower all people to seek out and experience the life that God intends for all to have,” said Ty Tabing, Director, Cultural Affairs Department

“We are delighted to welcome her as she brings her scintillating talent and infectiously charming spirit to Pompano Beach!”

LaVie was raised

b y h e r H a i t i a n immigrant parents along with her brother and two sisters She discovered her love for music at a young age

“My sister Sandrine and I used to watch Whitney Houston videos on VHS and sing into my mother’s hair brushes,” she recalled

In 2009, LaVie released her first album, titled Life Music, filled with inspirational/soul music. In 2015, she released Human, featuring recording artist Giel and singer/songwriter Kristine Alicia

Taking her music across the nation in 2015 with The Maestro East Coast Tour, LaVie opened for the son of Bob Marley, KyMani Marley, performing for thousands of enthusiastic fans Channeling her Caribbean heritage, LaVie released her newest single “Queen” in July 2016

LaVie was also a part of Jazz in the Gardens in 2016 sharing the stage with Usher, Janelle Monae, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Fred Hammond, The Average White Band, Regina Belle, and many more

In 2023, she opened for a second time at the festival for Keisha Cole, Sean Paul, Charlie Wilson, and Erykah Badu

Thousands dead in South Florida from fentanyl-involved overdoses

Family photos show Kelsy Davis growing up: having fun on a skateboard, celebrating milestones, and becoming a father

He lived in Summerville, a small town in South Carolina home to around 13,000 families and a mother who clings to a life gone too soon

“It’s too hard for me right now It’s been 72 days My heart is in a thousand pieces,” said Kelsy’s mother, Evelyn Davis

Davis now walks by her son ’ s last belongings, sitting in luggage and boxes in her living room

“It’s a daily reminder that, you know, my son is gone But at the same time, it’s been too hard to bring myself to put it away I’m not just going to put it in a shed,” Davis said

At 16 years old, Davis said Kelsy was prescribed painkillers after having his tonsils removed He liked them a bit too much, she said, and an addiction grew

Davis now walks by her son ’ s last belongings, sitting in luggage and boxes in her living room “It’s a daily reminder that, you know, my son is gone But at the same time, it’s been too hard to bring myself to put it away I’m not just going to put it in a shed,” Davis said

At 16 years old, Davis said Kelsy was prescribed painkillers after having his tonsils removed He liked them a bit too much, she said, and an addiction grew

“These drugs do not discriminate They don’t care if you come from a good home or a bad home They don’t care where you grew up,” Davis said “I’ve narcanned him more times than I can tell you ”

Florida responsible for ying migrants from Texas to Sacramento

California’s attorney general said the state of Florida appears to have arranged for a group of South American migrants to be dropped off outside a Sacramento church

“While this is still under investigation, we can confirm these individuals were in possession of documentation purporting to be from the government of the State of Florida,” Bonta said in a statement late Saturday

The documents said the migrants were transported through a program run by Florida’s Division of Emergency Management and carried out by contractor Vertol Systems Co , said Tara Gallegos, a spokesperson for Bonta Florida paid the same contractor $1 56 million last year to fly migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, and for a possible second flight to Delaware that never took place

The 16 migrants who arrived in Sacramento on Friday are from Colombia and Venezuela They entered the U S through Texas, Gov Gavin Newsom said Saturday

The young men and women were dropped off Friday outside the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento with only a backpack’s worth of belongings each, said Eddie Carmona, campaign director at PICO California, a faithbased community organizing group that has been assisting the migrants

“They were lied to and intentionally deceived,” Carmona said, adding that the migrants had no idea where they were after being dropped off in Sacramento

Vertol Systems Co and the Florida Division of Emergency Management did not immediately respond Sunday to emails seeking comment

Bonta said he is evaluating whether continues on B3 – Migrants

As her teenager became an adult, he racked up a criminal history: possession, shoplifting, disorderly conduct

“He was really sick,” Davis said “Physically they are old enough to make those decisions, but mentally, they are not capable once they’re that sick ”

When he turned 18, Evelyn had little control over Kelsy She said he went from shelters to treatment centers, eventually ending up in South Florida

On Feb 11, police said Kelsy overdosed in an Oakland Park hotel First responders saved him after someone dialed 911 Two weeks later, Kelsy stayed up texting late with Evelyn

“You’re the best mom I could have asked for You’ve always been there for me and had my back as far as you could,” Davis said, reading the texts from her son

It was their last conversation

Hours later, first responders found Kelsy sitting up against a fence behind a pharmacy

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Jamaica has been spearheading an initiative of regional cooperation in the marketing of tourism with Kingston piloting the multi-destination strategy of promoting the Caribbean as one destination in which travelers have the option of experiencing two or more destinations on their travels

“We’re looking at how we can collaborate in the area of air connectivity to begin with We’re looking at how we can advance the hub and spoke principle and to bring more visitors into our space,” Bartlett said in relations to the

parking lot along Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale He was 23 years old

“It’s just not fair We tried so hard,” Davis said while fighting back tears

According to medical examiners records, there have been 3,388 similar stories in MiamiDade and Broward since 2018 More than half of overdoses involving fentanyl, 2,045, happened in Broward County

Overdoses linked to fentanyl reached a new level during and after the pandemic In 2018, there were 169 in Broward In 2022, there were 536

According to the Broward Medical Examiner, Kelsy died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl and xylazine, a powerful animal sedative

Federal and state officials warn about the deadly mix and how it’s spreading

“It’s now being found in 48 states across the U S ,” Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody said in a video on the topic posted online through her office

They’re a very small percentage of fentanylrelated deaths in South Florida at the moment, only 80 of the 3,388 involved xylazine But most of those 80 have happened since 2021

Each one is a mother’s child

“We fought We fought hard,” Davis said, “I’ve beat myself up for a long time that maybe I could have done more But I don’t really think I could have ”

Davis said she is sharing her story hoping to help others in their own struggle

alliance with the Bahamas

Currently, Jamaica is engaged in multi-destination arrangements with Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Panama and there have been discussions with the Cayman Islands to put a similar agreement in place

Bartlett said giving effect to this initiative will entail standardizing certain protocols such as having a common visa regime and clearance arrangements that will allow for visitors to the Bahamas and the other destinations to market together and bring more airlines into the region

Trans people turn to crowdfunding to leave Florida after anti-LGBTQ+ laws

Dozens of transgender people in Florida have turned to crowdfunding appeals to help them leave the state after the passage of new legislation that targets the LGBTQ+ community, including a law that curtails access to gender-affirming care for adults and bans it for minors

For Sage Chelf, the decision to leave hardly felt like a choice, but she didn’t have the funds to cover a move The 30-year-old trans woman, who lives in the Orlando area, was nearly out of one medication when she found out the clinic that had been prescribing her hormone therapy was ending all treatment for trans patients

“I don’t want to go back to the person that I was forced to be at the time,” Chelf said, of the years before she transitioned in 2021 “It was a very dark time in my life I would rather just not be alive, I guess, then have to go back to living not trans ”

Chelf was among dozens who made an appeal for donations online, saying they needed help to leave Florida in anticipation of or in reaction to a law that took effect May 17 In addition to banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors, the law places new restrictions on adults seeking treatment

The number of people seeking help online is a fraction of the 94,900 transgender adults estimated to live in Florida by the Williams Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, which looked at state-level, population-based surveys Many, if not most, will stay

Not all trans people seek medical interventions But for those who do, losing access to hormone therapy, or interrupting other care, can be devastating for their mental health Over time, they can lose some of the sex characteristics generated by the hormones

Chelf, who works as a leasing agent in Orlando, figured she would need $2,500 to cover the cost of moving and finding a new job She was stunned to raise more than $3,000 online in less than two weeks

“I was under the impression that no one ’ s going to actually donate, people are going to think I’m just trying to like, get free money,” she said People have given $200,000 since January to fundraisers on GoFundMe started by trans people seeking to leave Florida, according to data from the platform Jalen Drummond, GoFundMe’s director of public affairs, said the online fundraising platform saw a 39 per cent increase from April to May in the number of fundraisers created to help trans people leave the state because of the changing laws

That’s still a pittance in terms of overall charitable giving, but it has a big impact for people like Chelf. Such mutual aid helps make up for the overall underfunding of nonprofits that serve the LGBTQ+ community

A New York, Jamaican celebration of Trelawny

By 2 pm, the numbers in Rockland Lake State Park, in Rockland County, upstate New York, had swelled to some 8,000 picnic goers from across North America and as far away as the United Kingdom, Canada, and Jamaica, packing the sprawling tree-lined lake park with colorful picnic blankets and baskets, tables, tents, and smoky barbeque grills

But it all started just as the sun was rising above the lush, green hills of Rockland County on Sunday morning, May 28, with cars and buses rolling into the parking lot to the recreation area of the State Park to deposit the eager occupants, for the kick-off of the 43rd edition of the annual Trelawny Reunion Picnic

It all told an amazing story of the phenomenal growth of an annual reunion picnic that began life as a small gathering at Rockland Lake State Park, of about a dozen families from Falmouth, Trelawny

She gushed “Can you believe I can walk from one end of the park to another and be invited to a friend’s picnic table for a meal at no cost? That is truly the spirit of Trelawny and Jamaica!”

Among the notable figures on hand for the special occasion was Falmouth’s Mayor Colin Gager, who was accompanied by a seven-man delegation with former Mayor Garth Wilkinson among them

Commenting on the picnic, Mayor Gager described it as both a distinct pleasure and honor for him to be at the 43rd staging of the Trelawny annual picnic

– a momentous fête that brought over 8,000 Jamaicans together

“I must express heartiest congratulations and good wishes to the people of Trelawny living in the United States, who continue to stage this event Sunday’s picnic was testament to the love, warmth and resilience that epitomize a true Jamaican ”

The fellowship and camaraderie, the fun and frolicking, the networking, and the friendships forged, are nothing short of amazing Trelawny – and in particular Falmouth – has benefited immensely from members in the Diaspora, and this picnic is one such event that will seek to raise funds to support development in the parish

Mayor Gager noted that “With our new Trelawny Drop-In Centre and Homeless

Jamaica’s labor ministry reports death of farm worker in Canada

Jamaica’s Ministry of Labor and Social Security has reported that a Jamaican farm worker died last month while in Ontario, Canada His identity has not been released

According to a statement by the ministry on Monday, the 32-year-old worker died on May 26. He worked on a farm in Niagara-on-the-Lake Allegedly, the Jamaican Liaison Service in Canada was informed that the farm worker had not awakened that morning The Paramedics’ attempts at resuscitation were reportedly futile The Labor Ministry says a subsequent report confirmed that the death was caused by natural causes

The ministry further says that its Family Services Unit has been providing psychosocial support to the deceased’s family in Jamaica

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Night Shelter opened, I am sure that we will continue to receive support in caring for the vulnerable I look forward to the continued support and pledge my unwavering commitment to working with the Diaspora to build Trelawny ”

The picnic at Rockland Lake State Park culminated a weekend of reunion activities, prominent among them a Friends of Falmouth Symposium & Brunch, Trelawny We Come from All-White Party, FOF welcome party, William Knibb High School Alumni Annual Memorial Day Barbeque, and Scarlett’s back yard Falmouth Barbecue

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violations of civil or criminal law took place

“While we continue to collect evidence, I want to say this very clearly: State-sanctioned kidnapping is not a public policy choice, it is immoral and disgusting,” Bonta said in a statement

Newsom said he and Attorney General Bonta met with the group of migrants on Saturday and learned they were transported from Texas to New Mexico and then flown by private chartered jet to Sacramento

“We are working closely with the Mayor’s office, along with local and nonprofit partners to ensure the people who have arrived are treated with respect and dignity, and get to their intended destination as they pursue their immigration cases,” Newsom said in a statement

The migrants had already been processed by U S immigration officials and given court dates for their asylum cases when “individuals representing a private contractor” approached them outside a migrant center in El Paso, Texas, Carmona said They offered to help the migrants get jobs and get them to their final destination, he said

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Meet the German producers keeping reggae alive in Europe

This year marks the 10th anniversary of “Smile Jamaica ” Chronixx’s feel-good anthem of 2013 dominated airways and infiltrated Jamaican advertisement campaigns for years The iconic song was produced by an unlikely pair, at least these two men are not the pictures of “Reggae Producer” that come to mind But Oliver Schrader and Joscha Hoffman — two halves of the Silly Walks Soundsystem — are veterans in the space

Establishing Silly Walks

Both men found their way to Reggae through other avenues In the 70s and 80s UK Ska had spread throughout Europe — an infectious sound combining the music of Jamaican immigrants to the UK with punk aesthetics “Reggae came [to Germany] in like ‘86,” explained Schrader, the older of the two men, “I met a friend who was only listening to Reggae I found it peculiar at the time but he kind of infected me and I really fell in love with the music and discovered more and more various styles and uhm yeah it didn’t take too long and then reggae music was my main musical love. I was addicted, a real nerd ” Schrader has never been one to keep a passion to himself, so the next step was obvious — DJ-ing

Hoffman also found his way to Reggae through punk-rock and UK Ska “I was into everything that had off-beats at that time and got into ska and then I realized that the original ska is not coming from the Uk but is from Jamaica and I listened to the Skatalites and all those bands and then I realized that’s the music from decades ago What are they doing now?” he wondered This prompted a teenage Hoffman to explore the dancehall and reggae scene in Germany in the late 80s and early 90s “A couple of years later I founded my own project and Oliver called me and asked if he wanted to join — that’s 20 years ago now For the last 20 years we ’ ve been playing sound systems together ”

The two men played parties all over Germany, Austria, and Switzerland There was a real appetite for the Jamaican sound which was made popular by touring artists and the rise of commercial dancehall in the 90s with Sean Paul, Beanie Man, and co Neither man was content spinning records, both wanted to get into the production business “That was when we first went to Jamaica,” explained Schrader, “We did songs with Jah Mason, Luton Fire, Tonya Stephens, Ginger, Natural Black, and a couple of others ”

Despite working with luminaries in the Reggae field, the doors didn’t open for Silly Walks until their partnership with Chronixx “Smile Jamaica is like a business card Before then it was like a German producer, what’s their name, silly who? but now it’s oh you are the guys who did smile Jamaica, okay you ’ re welcome,” laughed Schrader “It helped a lot ”

The decline of Reggae in Europe

When Schrader and Hoffman talk about the state of Reggae in Europe, they have the grave earnestness of a scientist presenting at a climate change summit Both men have lived through the peaks and valleys of the genre ’ s popularity on the continent and are quick to stress that they’re not concerned about the health of the medium “A lot of people interpret it as Reggae is dead or there’s no good music but that’s wrong, there’s a lot of good music coming out of Jamaica,” Hoffman explained

If anything the music coming out of Jamaica might be too diverse Hoffman theorizes that the proliferation of niche artists has harmed the European scene As contemporary artists navigate into narrow lanes, crowds have followed suit If you are a Vybz Kartel fan in Austria, you’ll have your pick of dancehall to choose from but you might find Reggae too slow or grating “It used to be that the sound system parties would cover the whole variety of [Jamaican] music from roots reggae to dancehall,” Hoffman explained, painting a picture of the evolving scene in Germany “[Now] the crowd would rather hear reggae or dancehall but not both ” This led to smaller, less frequent, and more niche events

Reggae is still king in Europe Bob Marley and co were excellent ambassadors for the genre which took root in ways that dancehall, soca, etc cannot replicate “Once you get the feeling that the contemporary sound from Jamaica is no longer representing Reggae it’s hard to maintain a scene outside of Jamaica,” Schrader summarizes “We are nerds. We’re into all of it,” Hoffman added quickly. “We check out every new artist. It’s easy for us to follow and get the vibe of it ”

PAMM Caribbean Cultural Institute presents ‘The Sound of a People by Etienne Charles’

In celebration of National Caribbean Heritage Month, Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) presents The Sound of a People by Etienne Charles, with sights, sounds, and movements of Trinidad and Tobago’s worldfamous Carnival celebration

The event which will be held on Thursday, June 22 at 7 pm, is organized by trumpeter, percussionist, and composer Etienne Charles

This high-energy spectacle brings the street energy of the Trinbagonian Carnival to the stage Mixing multimedia and traditional carnival characters live with band Creole Soul, Charles’ original compositions are brought to life with ritualistic imagery, grooves, and dances

Following the performance, dancers from Miami Carnival will join in the afterperformance celebrations and dance to Caribbean sounds and beats with a live set by Akia Dorsainvil aka DJ Pressure Point

Miami Carnival has a long-standing tradition of providing a kaleidoscope of Caribbean cultures under one umbrella

This medley of ingredients includes color, energy, pageantry, music, and excitement rooted in Caribbean culture The Parade of Bands features the colorful costumes of over 20,000 masqueraders and revelers parading and competing for bragging rights

Jackson believes she’s on the right path to 10.6 secs

Saturday’s spectacular performance in the women’s 100m at the Racers Grand Prix has given Shericka Jackson the firm belief that she’s well on the right trajectory to achieve her goal of 10 6 seconds, set last year

Jackson, last year ’ s silver medalist at the 100m and the 200m gold medalist at the World Championships in Eugene, Oregon, USA, sped to a smashing Meet Record of 10 78 seconds to beast a decent field inside Kingston’s National Stadium

An aspect of Jackson’s performance that impressed the most was her bullet-like start, which resulted in her striking the lead in her acceleration phase From then on it was simply a matter of how far she would have won

“Good that I have been working on the first 30(m), I think that was the weakest part of my race and I think tonight (Saturday) I did really good and I’m just grateful,” was her response to her quick start in the execution of her race

She added: “We’re now at June and last year June I ran 10 77 at the Jamaica Trials which was later in June, so to run it (10 78) so early in June is such a great feeling

“I continue to write goals and whenever I achieve them I tick them off and last year one of my goals in the hundred was to run 10 6 and I didn’t achieve that I went close though and came back and I was like, look I definitely can go faster and I am working harder to go faster so it’s just to stay focused ”

The MVP Track Club standard bearer is eagerly anticipating executing a “solid hundred” at the Jamaican Championships (Trials), as she’s convinced she’s on the right track, based on Saturday’s 10 78 seconds, to achieving one of her goals, 10 6 seconds this season

But for the immediate future, she’s not overly concerned about improving her personal best of 10 71 seconds

“Right now I don’t think coach and I are focused on running a personal best, if it comes it comes ”

Jamaica announces 15-Member Squad for the 2023 Vitality Netball World Cup

Netball Jamaica has announced the 15member squad that will represent Jamaica at the highly anticipated 2023 Vitality Netball World Cup in South Africa

Ranked fourth globally by World Netball, Jamaica’s senior netball team secured automatic qualification for the tournament, solidifying its reputation as one of the world’s top netball nations

This year ’ s World Cup team is shaping up to be the strongest yet, as it introduces a historic milestone for Jamaica with the inclusion of three coaches Head Coach Connie Francis, Assistant Coach Keyan Murdock, and Specialist Coach Rob Wright will spearhead the team’s strategic preparations, bringing their wealth of knowledge and expertise to enhance the players’ performance on the international stage

With the final scheduled to take place on August 6th, which coincides with Jamaica’s Independence Day, the Vitality Netball World Cup 2023 holds special significance for the nation. The team aims to honor their country by displaying exceptional skill, tenacity, and unwavering team spirit throughout the tournament

The selected squad comprises a formidable mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars who have proven their mettle on previous occasions Ten players from the last World Cup have been retained, ensuring a solid foundation of experience within the team This blend of talent and familiarity is poised to deliver exceptional results and sets the stage for a successful campaign

The team will depart for their final training camp in South Africa on July 14th, with their first World Cup game scheduled for July 28th

To support the team’s journey to the World Cup, Netball Jamaica is grateful for the contributions of various sponsors who have generously pledged their support To date, approximately JMD$41 million has been secured, marking a significant step towards the JMD$51 million required to fund the team’s participation

The Jamaican government, through the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and the SDF has played a crucial role in supporting the team’s preparations,

committing JMD$20 million to cover expenses such as accommodation, ground transportation, luggage, and airport transfers for the Sunshine Girls

Lead sponsor Beryllium Limited, along with main sponsors the National Baking Company, Wray and Nephew, and Seprod Limited, have made substantial contributions to the National Program, demonstrating their commitment to Jamaica’s netball program and the team’s success

Additional sponsorship has been provided by Gilbert, who continues to provide kit and ball support, Budget Car Rental provides local ground transportation, while Wisynco serves as the hydration sponsor New Horizon Pharmacy also continues to support the team with medical supplies The sponsorship of the Elite League by Marathon Insurance Brokers has also played a pivotal role in the team’s preparation for the World Cup

Netball Jamaica President Tricia Robinson expressed sincere gratitude to all sponsors for their invaluable contributions, emphasizing the critical role they play in helping Jamaica’s netball team prepare for the World Cup: “The support of our sponsors enables the team to focus on achieving greatness and represents our collective effort to elevate the sport to its rightful status with an elite world ranked team within the Nation’s sporting greats,” Robinson said

Coach Connie Francis reiterated that it was an exciting time for Netball Jamaica: “All the players have been doing their work and are presenting well’ she said “The strength in depth of quality of players we now have at our disposal, fighting to get on court for the Sunshine Girls makes the selectors job very challenging and makes Jamaica a big threat to the top three countries going into the World Cup this summer We have seven ladies currently playing in the Suncorp League and dominating the statistics at both ends of the court and locally we have our attacking core which includes three players who are making their third World Cup appearance ” Assistant Coach Keyan Murdock added: “We last medaled at the World Cup in 2007 and at that time Connie Francis was the Head Coach Fast forward to 2023 and she is back as

our Head Coach with the support of myself and Specialist coach Rob Wright, so we are going into the tournament not only with experienced players but also with an experienced coach who knows what it takes to medal both as a player and a coach”

A team of 12 plus 3 reserves will be named from the 15-member squad by June 14 Follow the Jamaican netball team’s journey as they compete in the 2023 Vitality Netball World Cup by engaging with us on our social media channels

Netball Jamaica and the entire nation eagerly anticipate a thrilling and successful campaign in South Africa from the talented athletes at the Vitality Netball World Cup 2023

The 15 players led by the world’s number one shooter, Jhaniele Fowler, who will proudly represent Jamaica at the 2023 Vitality Netball World Cup are:

Shooters

• Romelda Aiken-George

• Shanice Beckford

• Jhaniele Fowler

• Shimona Nelson

• Rebecca Robinson

Centre Court

• Nicole Dixon-Rochester

• Crystal Plummer

• Abigale Sutherland

• Adean Thomas

• Khadijah Williams

Defenders

Kadie-Ann Dehaney

• Kimone Shaw

• Shamera Sterling

Jodi-Ann Ward

• Latanya Wilson

worked out, but that he has made the call to “continue my path” in Miami

The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner — they give that trophy annually to the best player in the world — makes his move after two years with Paris Saint-Germain

At 35, Messi has nothing left to prove in the game and filled the only significant unchecked box on his resume back in December by leading Argentina to the World Cup title

Messi has more than 800 goals in his career, making him one of the greatest scorers in the sport’s history

In more than 17 years of representing Argentina on the international stage, he has scored 102 goals against 38 different national team opponents

Women’s CPL nal to take place in Trinidad

The final of the 2023 Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) will take place in Trinidad & Tobago on Sunday, September 10

The second season of the WCPL will see an expanded schedule of seven matches with each of the three teams playing four group games with the top two qualifying for the final

The tournament gets underway on August 30 and the three teams taking part are Trinbago Knight Riders, Barbados Royals, and Guyana Amazon Warriors

The teams will feature the best talent from across the Caribbean and some of the best international cricketers from around the world

Pete Russell, CEO of the Caribbean Premier League, said: “We are hugely excited to have an expanded WCPL schedule for 2023 and we are grateful to the government of Trinidad & Tobago for their support in helping to grow the tournament in 2023 ”

Russel expressed that they are looking forward to seeing one of the teams lift the WCPL trophy in Trinidad & Tobago

Minister of Sport and Community Development, the Honorable Shamfa Cudjoe, stated, “Once again, the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is pleased to partner with the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) as we get ready to host the final match of the 2023 Women’s CPL The hosting of this game comes at an opportune time as it strategically aligns with the goal of the Ministry’s ongoing Pink Reign TT campaign, which speaks to promoting women and girls in sport ”

“This not only allows Trinidad and Tobago to showcase the true spirit of the Caribbean by bringing together cricket enthusiasts from around the world, but it also serves as a testament to the Government’s commitment to encourage women and girls to live a healthier, more active lifestyle This year, we look forward to working hand in hand with CPL and other key stakeholders to ensure a seamless and unforgettable experience for all participants and attendees,” Cudjoe added