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Move to cut fees for sending money home

ence report submitted to various agencies viders disclose more information. including the United States Agency for In- The World Bank estimates that the total ternational Development (USAID). volume of remittance transfers to the Caribbean and other developing countries There have been complaints that money reached US$325 billion last year, adding transfer companies have been deducting that the US is the largest remittancehidden fees that left families with a bigger sending country in the world. cost than was expected, thereby signifiA majority of remittances from the US is cantly depleting the funds made available sent to the Caribbean and Latin America, to recipients. th e US Fe de ral Re se rve sai d . The US Federal Reserve said that the pro- Theres a lot of money moving in remitposed rules are expected to be finalized by tances, and we believe if we can make that the new US Consumer Financial Protection a more competitive market, a more transBureau, a consumer watchdog agency. It parent market, a fairer market for families, said the new agency will implement provi- some of that money is going to stay with sions of the Dodd-Frank financial overhaul the families instead of draining off to other that the US Congress passed last summer. institutions, said White House adviser It mandates that remittance transfer pro- Elizabeth Warren.

aribbean and other immigrants could be paying less to send money back home when the US government introduces new rules later this year that will compel money transfer companies to provide more information about the fees they charge and the rates of exchange they use. Consumer and public-interest groups have complained that Caribbean and other immigrants are paying excessive fees to send money home, and that the fees are ____ adenot quately disclosed. This was among key issues discussed in 2009 at the Florida Caribbean Business Expo and Conference put on in Orlando by the Caribbean Sun newspaper and recommendations were outlined in a final confer-

CENTRAL FLORIDA THANKS LAPARKAN

entral Floridas Caribbean American community turned out on Saturday to celebrate the opening of Laparkans new office and warehouse here and community leaders thanked the company for its continued support of activities which have assisted in improving the quality of life in the Diaspora and in the Continued Page on 9

L-R Hon. Consul Gen. Alli, CEO Khan, Misses Singh Surrounded by Anita & Paul Singh, Wesley Kirton

Jagdeo, Ramotar to visit in July

he Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) candi date for president in upcoming elections in Guyana, Donald Ramotar will be in Orlando in July, accompanied by outgoing president Bharat Jagdeo.

Guyanese is latest sexual assault victim

recently to finalize arrangements for the visit which is intended to introduce the presidential candidate to the Guyanese American community in Central Florida as well as raise funds for the campaign.

Among the events being planned is a town hall meeting and reception at the Venue, Timehri restaurant and a private fund raising Ramotar luncheon at Circa restaurant in Caribbean Sun un- Winter Park. derstands that a committee met

ollowing the high profile sexual assault allegations and subsequent arrest of the now former head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), another migrant hotel worker has allegedly become the victim of sexual assault at the hands of a hotel guest, this time a Guyanese national who lives in Brooklyn.

her client adamantly denies the charges against him. Omar is the board chairman of the El-Mex Salines Co., a staterun salt production company, according to the companys website. It is the largest salt producer in Egypt and the Middle East, the website said.

lans have been finalized for Caribbean Legislative Week in Washington, DC, June 21 -24, 2011. This is part of the activities to celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month.

Chair of the National Caribbean American Heritage Month celebrations, Dr. Claire Nelson told Caribbean Sun that the week's activities will include a breakfast for business executives .

The alleged assault comes on the heels of the apparent attack of an African hotel maid The 44-year-old hotel worker at by former International Monethe Pierre Hotel in Manhattan tary Fund managing director, was allegedly assaulted by Dominique Strauss-Kahn. Egyptian businessman Mahmoud Abdel Salam Omar. Joseph E. Spinnato, president and CEO of the Hotel AssociaThe woman, according to potion of New York City, the unlice, said Omar, 74, would not ion that represents workers, let her leave and touched her said he was looking into a lawinappropriately Sunday evening makers proposal to mandate after he called down for a box hotel room cleaning staff carry of tissues at the posh Central small electronic alarms with Park and Fifth Avenue on the buttons that could be pressed Upper East Side. to alert security in the event of Omars lawyer, Liz Beal, said an emergency.

June 14, 2011 Dear Friends, Please accept this as your personal invitation to participate in the 2011 Annual Job and Community Resource Fair in Orlando with my special guest, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. There are many opportunities and resources available for you to benefit from. The event will take place on Monday, June

27th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Amway Center, 400 West Church Street, in downtown Orlando. Doors will open for the event at 7:30 a.m.

seniors and high school and college Students.

With one in ten Floridians out of work, this is a difficult time for job seekers in Florida and around the nation. This job fair represents a In addition to the Job Fair, on-site mini work- tremendous opportunity to network with and shops will be available to help job seekers speak directly to prospective employers in sharpen their employability skills. I have inorder to improve your chances of finding a vited a number of community resource and job in this challenging economy. Registration social service agencies to share their prois not required; however, signing-up on my grams and services with job applicants. Hous- website will help me stay in contact with you ing foreclosure prevention workshops and ad- before and after the event. Feel free to invite ditional resources will also be available for family and friends. Continued on Pg. 11

Caribbean Americans have prospered in every sector-Obama

resident Barack Obama has said that Caribbean Americans have prospered in every sector of our society and enhanced our national character while maintaining the multiethnic and multicultural traditions of their homelands.

their arrival, they had faith their descendants would have a chance to realize their greatest potential. Caribbean Americans have prospered in every sector of our society and enhanced our national character while maintaining the multiethnic and multicultural traditions of their homelands. They are doctors and lawyers, public servants and scientists, and athletes and service memThe presidents comments were contained in his proclamation to mark bers. Their successes inspire individuals Caribbean American Heritage Month. in the United States and abroad, and we Here is the text of the proclamation: take pride in the contributions Caribbean The fabric of our Nation has been woAmericans continue to make to the narraven together and enriched by the diversi- tive of our Nation's progress. Their ty of our people. Our legacy as a Nation achievements are borne of hard work and of immigrants is part of what makes ambition, and my Administration is comAmerica strong, and during National mitted to creating pathways to prosperity Caribbean American Heritage Month, we that ensure future generations of Caribcelebrate the rich history and vibrant cul- bean Americans, along with all Ameriture Caribbean Americans have brought cans, are able to pursue and realize the to our shores. American dream. Immigrants from Caribbean countries This month, we also recognize the imhave come to America for centuries. portant friendship between the United Some came through the bondage of slav- States and the countries of the Caribbean ery. Others willfully left behind the as we expand our partnership to promote world they knew in search of a better economic development, democratic govlife. Regardless of the circumstances of ernance, citizen security, and improved

health and education in the region. Additionally, as Haiti continues to recover from last year's devastating earthquake, we remain committed to standing beside the people of Haiti as they rebuild their proud nation, and to working with others in the region to bring lasting prosperity and stability to the country.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States

of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2011 as National Caribbean American Heritage Month. I urge all Americans to commemorate this time when we celebrate the history and culture of Caribbean Americans. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty first day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eleven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fifth.

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his summer, Caribbean Airlines will be operating a special service from a third Florida destination. In addition to Ft. Lauderdale and Miami, customers can book flights for the months of July and August to get to the Caribbean via MCO International Airport in Orlando, Florida.

and August. In addition to this direct service, passengers have the option of purchasing allinclusive packages to customize their own Disney vacation on the Caribbean Airlines website (www.caribbean-airlines.com). We are excited about presenting our customers with yet another option when they are planning for that very special family vacation, stated The Caribbean Airlines summer service from Laura Asbjornsen, Caribbean Airlines Head of Orlando, Florida will operate twice weekly Corporate Communications. Caribbean holi(Tuesdays and Fridays) from Orlandos MCO day makers can now connect to Piarco InterInternational Airport for the months of July

CARIBBEAN AIRLINES SET TO OPERATE FROM ORLANDO THIS SUMMER

national Airport from the other Caribbean islands we service, and get directly to Orlando. In addition to the well known Orlando attractions such as Walt Disney World, shopping trips are becoming more and more common. Its more affordable than ever to make a quick weekend trip in Ft. Lauderdale or Miami or to take advantage of our convenient schedule and spend a couple more days in Orlando, explained the Corporate Communications Head.

has been challenged to launch a lobbying effort aimed at having removed some of the barriers to the import into Florida of agricultural produce and products from Jamaica and the rest of the Caribbean region. The challenge was thrown out by chairman and chief executive officer of the Laparkan Group of Companies, Glenn Khan during a forum on trade at the Jamaica/USA Business Expo and Conference held last month in Dania Beach, Florida. Khan noted that because Florida is an agricultural producer there are restrictions on the import of certain produce and products and this affected the export of some products from Jamaica and the CARICOM region in general which are in demand in Florida and would contribute significantly to the economies of our small countries.

he Caribbean Diaspora in Florida have some of these barriers to trade with Flori- was among some 40 exhibitors. The Laparkan
da removed. These products come into New York without any problems but because Florida is an agricultural state there are these restrictions and in the context of free trade we should have these restrictions removed, Khan said.

Caribbean Diaspora Urged To Lobby

Noting that Florida now has a Lieutenant Governor who is from the Caribbean in addition to several elected officials including State Representative Hazel Rogers, Khan said the timing could not be better for a well articulated lobbying effort to address this issue.

delegation also included its Trinidad and Tobago-based regional vice-president James Devers and general manager of Laparkan Jamaica Marguerite Taylor.

Khan, who had just returned from a Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) meeting in Guadeloupe, said another of the challenges confronting Caribbean countries, especially the smaller economies, are the costs associated with becoming compliant with new security regulations in the United States which have been put in place to address terrorism and drug trafficking. These are challenges we have got to work One of the challenges I want to throw out to together to surmount, Khan said. the Jamaica/USA Chamber of Commerce is to take the lead in mobilizing the Caribbean Dias- Khan was part of a panel at the trade forum pora in Florida to work with the Caribbean that included representatives of JAMPRO, the Glen Khan speaking at the trade sympoCommunity (CARICOM) Secretariat and region- National Land Agency of Jamaica and Entersium at the Jamaica/USA Business Exal governments in mounting a strong lobby to prise Florida. Laparkan was among the sponsors of the business expo and conference and po and Conference

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rinidadian nationals recently gathered in Delray Beach to apply for passport extensions, copies of new computerized birth certificates, and to hear the new Consul Generals vision for his term here in the United States. Dr. Anil Ramnanan joined the Miami Consulate General of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago just this past February. In 1990, his career began as a teacher in the Ministry of Education. Subsequently in 1997 he joined the Ministry of Agriculture upon graduating as a Veterinary Surgeon. In 2009 he not only acted as the Chief Veterinary Officer of Trinidad and Tobago but was also a lecturer at both UWI and the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT). After just a few months here, he says he is committed to a clear vision for the Consulate General with regard to Trade and Investment, Business, Diaspora Relations and Support, and Consular and Immigration Services. Several hundred attended the Town Hall Meeting that was held at the South County Civic Center. The event was organized by Kamal Abdool, President of the TT Diaspora Inc. organization. Floridas Caribbean Sun Managing Editor Laverne McGee was MC for the evening. The crowd was interested in hearing how there could be better dialogue between people living abroad and the government of Trinidad and Tobago. Dr. Ramnanan assured the audience that

NEW TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO CONSUL GENERAL COMMITTED TO UPLIFTING TTS CITIZENS BACK HOME AND ABROAD
there would be more outreach under his guidance. He also pointed out the visibility Trinidad and Tobago is gaining here in the US. A travel professionals association recently named Trinidad and Tobago as an official Heritage Tourism Destination. He was presented with the Heritage Destination Award at the TPOC Convention and Trade Show in Louisville, Kentucky. In his acceptance speech, Dr. Ramnanan said The intrinsic characteristics of Floridas Caribbean Sun Managing Editor Laverne McGee with Dr. Anil Ramnanan Trinidad and Tobago, our diverse and distinct history, cul- be showcased. There will also be exDr. Ramnanan has been visiting ture and ecology proploration of the potential for the Car- cities all over Florida in his determivides the building blocks ibbean to act as a bridge between nation to meet and assist as many TT upon which our National Commonwealth markets and the nationals as possible. He is expected tourism product offering Americas. Delegations from Canada, to visit Orlando in June for Caribbemay set us apart in a England and the US are expected to an Heritage Month Celebrations and highly competitive inter- attend. Anyone interested in attend- Indian Arrival Day Celebrations being national environment. ing should contact the Trinidad and held on June 5th next to the Citrus Given the unstable Tobago Consulate office for more in- Bowl. economic environment in formation. the United States, many nationals have also expressed an interest in doing business in Trinidad. An entire trade and investment week is being held in Trinidad from June 13th to 18th, 2011. It is being hosted by the government of Trinidad and Tobago in partnership with the Commonwealth Business Council. There will be an investment forum and a trade and investment convention. Investment opportunities in Trinidad and across the region will

Clear Marcus Garvey's Name

group of artists across North America, Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean have created an online petition to request a full pardon for Marcus Garvey, founder of the UNIA, and a national hero of Jamaica. The goal is to get 10,000 signatures and to deliver the petition to President Barack Obama. When I read about the efforts of the Hon. Olivia Babsy Grange in Jamaica, I decided to begin a similar movement here in North America, said Mr. Geoffrey Philp, a Jamaican author and poet. Marcus Garvey has long been an inspiration because of the values of self-reliance and industry to which he devoted his life. After corresponding via email with other writers and artists, we decided to create a Face book page and to put the petition on line so that anyone who cares about justice can join in the cause, Philip said. We are petitioning President

Barack Obama to issue a full pardon and to clear the name of Marcus Mosiah Garvey, a national hero of Jamaica. Marcus Garvey, founder of the UNIA, was arrested by the FBI under the Hoover administration and charged with mail fraud for which he was sentenced to five years in prison. Although his sentence was eventually commuted by President Calvin Coolidge, it is now abundantly clear that Garvey did not commit any criminal acts, but as Professor Judith Stein has stated, his politics were on trial. This is a cause that President Barack Obama can fully embrace, Philp continued. In Dreams From my Father, President Obama has acknowledged Garveys influence by quoting one of Garveys more famous lines: Rise up, ye mighty race. For more information, please call 786-556-7192 or visit HTTP://
SIGNON.ORG/SIGN/CLEAR-MARCUSGARVEYS?

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GUYANA FAMILY FUN DAY IN PICTURES

Young and Old alike boogied to Tony Ricardo and others

Vroom Vroom Just one the many rides on show at the Guyanese Pride Show Us Your Ride

The proud winner of our sack race Beverley Christiani Drake along with Ranji the owner of Salinas Market in Clermont

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CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH LAUNCHED

Various Heads of Caribbean Organizations at the official launch of Caribbean Heritage month in Orlando, Florida
Caribbean Organizations , my fellow Caribbean brothers and sisters, here in Central Florida accomplished much by coming together in unity to showcase and celebrate our culture and sports . They worked together as a team and have now laid the foundation for may years to come as they put in place that which can only be built upon. The entire Caribbean diaspora here in Central Florida and its environs is urged to participate in this worthwhile venture. Get involved and lend a hand that our children maybe exposed to the cultural richness of our ancestral lands. The month of events closes on a high note on Saturday June 25th at Lake Eoala here in Orlando .

he launch of Caribbean American Heritage month brought a feeling of both pride and a yes we can sense of accomplishment as I looked around the room at Circa Restaurant in downtown Winter Park in Central Florida on the evening of June 4th. With much work still to be done at the upcoming events, under the auspices of the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce, The Heads of the Caribbean region.

Central Florida thanks Laparkan

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The new office and warehouse, located at 1934 Silver Star Road in Orlando is part of Laparkans ongoing program designed to improve its operational efficiencies and to provide its customers with enhanced facilities when conducting business with the company. Guyanas Honorary Consul, Ramzan Roshanalli congratulated Paul and Anita Singh of PS Freight Systems, In officially declaring open the new facility operators of the Laparkan brand in Cen- Mr. Khan said this was part of an ongoing tral Florida, for their hard work and dedi- program to modernize the company point-

cation over the years. He also praised Laparkan chairman and chief executive officer, Glen Khan for the vision that continues to pilot Laparkan to even greater achievements. He informed the audience of the recent announcement that Mr. Khan has been named to receive one of Guyanas top national awards, the Golden Arrow of Achievement.

ing also to the recent acquisition of a new 160,000 square foot warehouse and office complex in Miami, Florida which the company will occupy later this year. He thanked the community for its ongoing support and assured that despite growing competition in the freight forwarding business Laparkan will continue to increase its share of the market through quality service and competitive pricing.

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Caribbean Horoscopes June 2011

Aries (21 March - 19 April) You are being sent mixed messages this month, so maneuvering through your birthday month will take a little bit more attention and agility than most months. On the plus side, you will have some of the sweetest possibilities some of the best you've seen in a decade but on the minus side, a few challenging ones will show up, too. The good, the bad, the brave, and the ugly aspects will come tumbling down, at times, all at once Archipelago nation of approximately 700 islands, of which 40 are populated. The islands cover an area of about 100,000 square miles. Pop: Approximately 250,000 people. Government Parliamentary system of government. A Senate or Upper House and the House of Assembly or lower House. Government headed by a Prime Minister. The Commonwealth of The Bahamas became an independent nation state on July 10,1973. The Bahamian dollar is the national currency. Capital : Nassau, located on the island of New Providence.Other Areas: Grand Bahama. Major city, Freeport. Family lslands: Eleuthera, Exuma, Abaco, Bimini, Spanish Wells, Walker's Cay, Rugged Island, Berry Island, Crooked Island, Andros, Cat Island, Mayaguana, long Island, Akilos, San Salvador, Little lnagua, Great Inagua. Taurus (20 April - 20th May) Starting June 4 for a full twelve months, bestowing gifts and fortunate opportunities everywhere you look. Right now you are standing behind the velvet curtain that is about to go up. Much will be offered, but you will need to use your time well. Gemini (21 May -21 June) .You will like June for it will have none of the frustrating delays of April, and many more opportunities to be productive. The first part of May will be very social. Your friends are very good for you now, and they will give you positive encouragement when you need it most to keep you stretching toward those difficult-to-achieve goals. Cancer (22 June - 22 August) Last month brought you some superb aspects to make impressive progress in your career. You had an extraordinary number of planets in Aries that were brightening your professional tenth house of fame and honors. These planets offered you an unusual opportunity to move ahead and make a name for yourself - but there was a catch. Now, you'll get a second chance to try again, and this time, all the conditions will be absolutely perfect.

RECIPIES!! RECIPIES !! STEWED CONCH

Ingredients
6 Average size conch (lambi) skinned removed with a metal mallet until very thin and comes apart. Water 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine (optional) to 1 ounce salt pork or cup bacon drippings or cup vegetable oil cup. flour 1 small onion, chopped fine 1 cup fresh tomato, chopped fine OR 1 to 2 Tbsp. tomato paste tsp. Thyme 3 med. sweet potatoes, peeled & cut in quarter 3 med. Irish potatoes, peeled and cut in half Salt & Pepper to taste

Watch closely so water does not boil over; using a slotted cooking spoon, skim off froth as it forms. If unable to watch constantly, add 1 Tbsp. butter or ;margarine to prevent frothing and boiling over. Most of the water will be boiled away. Chop salt pork in small pieces and fry out in heavy skillet. Add flour & cook & stir until golden brown. Add onion, fresh tomato or tomato paste and thyme; mix well. Stir in 3 cups water (more if desired) to flour mixture, stirring with a French whip to prevent lumps; simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add conch, vegetables & seasoning; bring to a boil, cover & cook for 15-20 minutes without lifting cover.

Leo (23 August - 22 August ) What an extraordinary month you have in store! June will be one of the happiest months of the year, and it will have none of the crosscurrents that you had to deal with in other months, ones that detoured your progress. That was then, but this now - what you see in May is a nearly picture-perfect month!

Virgo (23 August - 22 September) You seem to have been intently focused on some major money matters since April and that trend will continue in June. There are many possibilities, but generally you probably felt like you were walking through glue. That's all over now! Libra (23 September - 22 October) Last month, true to the legend about your sign, you began to prove you are a wizard when it comes to setting up effective partnerships. With things favorable to partnership, commitment, and joint ventures of all kinds, you certainly know whom you'd like to work closely with and are anxious to get things going. Talks probably slowed down when you saw points you still hadn't had a chance to discuss. It was no time to sign a contract. Now you are looking at a very different picture.

Method
Place conch (lambi) in saucepan & just cover with water (approx 5 cups), and parboil uncovered 40-45 minutes or until tender.

Scorpio (23 October - 21 November ) Last month your workaday life became very busy. Yet many times you probably felt like you were expending a great deal of energy, but not making much progress. May through July, you'll have one of the best windows of opportunity ever to show off your vision and creativity - and be lauded for it in a big way.

Sagittarius (22 November - 21 December) .The month of June is just made for you, dear Sagittarius! Last month we had a glorious buildup that filled your house of true love. If you reunited with an old lover, that was a good way to use the month. An unusual situation will benefit your love life in a big way! Capricorn (22 December - 16 January) All indications are that June will turn out to be a banner month for you. Last month, in May, you had little choice but to drop everything and attend to home and family-related questions quickly. As you enter May, you may feel a bit deflated and worn to the bone. No worries - you've lost no important opportunities, even though you may fear that you did. Aquarius (20 January - 18 February) As you begin June, you will be on the top of your game, filled with energy and enthusiasm. With five planets in your house of mind, you'll be persuasive, innovative, and articulate. You'll find it easy to get the attention of influential higher-ups because your ideas will be insightful, and you'll have plenty of practical, astute information to share. Pisces (19 February - 20 March) You are not a materialistic soul, but June is a glorious month for fattening your bank account. In early May, money will be a powerful motivating force for you. That's not to say you would take a project solely for the money - that is not something you'd likely do. However, when offered a lot to do a project, you will pay attention and be flattered at how much faith the VIP in charge has in you.

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row. The next day Balgobin father walk in the school. He said " You Miss why yu beat a boy?." The Teacher stated that he refuse to answer an easy question. What question the father asked. The then said " when did Jesus died?" Balgobin father then said. " Awh Miss Da you go beet a boy fo. Awe na got radio fo hear Death Announcement. Awe na a buy newspaper. Even big big me an all ain't know that Jesus did sick so bad til he Dead." Teacher drop down laughing... C a r ib b e a n

Well Balgobin went to school, lil before Easter holidays. The teacher stand up in front the classroom and ask Balgobin this question. "Who can tell me went Jesus died?. "Everybody shut they mouth pim pim . The teacher then turn to Balgobin and said " Balgobin when did Jesus died?." Balgobin think a whole minute, then said "Miss I don't know." The Teacher then drop some tight lashes on Balgobin. He cry fo break he heart. When. Balgobin reach home he tell his Father. What! What! the Father said I will be at the school first thing tomor-

Continued from page 2 Please come prepared and meet a broad cross-section of employers and agencies! Contact my Orlando District Office at 407-2909031, if you have any questions. PARKING INFORMATION FOR THE JOB FAIR: Free parking is available in the Geico Garage located next to the Amway Center at 400 West South Street. Once parked, please exit the garage on the street level and walk to the main Amway Center entrance on the Church Street side of the venue.

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Continued on PG 11 with key US Department of Commerce officials, the 13th annual Caribbean American Legislative Forum on Capitol Hill which will focus on a range of issues including trade and small business development, a White House Briefing and a reception at the US Capitol. A special commemorative publication, Caribbean Connection will be published and Caribbean American business owners are being encouraged to support the publication via advertising.

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