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   BEYOND A MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR 
                                        JUSTICE IRA DeCORDOVA ROWE

  
Photo by Leona Minto

BY ROVAN G. LOCKE
On Sunday evening, February 8, 2004, at the Holy Sacrament Episcopalian Church at University and Davie Road extension, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; there was only standing room as Jamaicans from ³all walks of life², other Caribbean residents in South Florida and members of the Church, came to celebrate the illustrious Life of the Legal Luminary, Justice Ira DeCordova Rowe. 
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           EULOGY AT HOLY SACRAMENT

BY DAVID ROWE       

                                         

When I received the information that my father had died suddenly in the Turks & Caicos Islands, I realized that a triumphant life had ended, as triumphant as the majestic music from the Battle Hymn of the Republic. I remembered the verse from the Battle Hymn of the Republic, one of Daddy¹s favorite hymnsŠ²He is wisdom to the mighty and succor to the brave,² succinctly described Ira DeCordova Rowe ­ wise, mighty and brave, yet humble and Christian, the little black boy from Munro. Canon McDonald asked me if I knew the profound impact of my father on the law and church in Jamaica. I said ³Yes Cannon²; let me share a few of my thoughts.
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SUMMIT OF ORGANIZATIONS' PRESIDENTS

             
             Consul-General Ricardo Allicock and GCACC President Lisa Narcisse

by POLITICAL ANALYST
It is quite clear that this Jamaican diplomat intends to improve on his impressive record of performance over the past year. 
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ATLANTA BASED ONE HUNDRED BLACK MEN OF AMERICA RE-IGNITES ITS FORT LAUDERDALE CHAPTER

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BY ENTERTAINMENT WRITER
For the first time in South Florida, there has been a sincere effort by Black professionals to work for a larger goal rather than allow their ethnocentric biases to keep them apart. The relaunching of the once controversial laden 100 Black Men of Fort Lauderdale Chapter saw the abundance of Black expertise which exceeded the expectations of the planners of this awesome event in the promenade of the Hyatt Hotel/Pier 66, a few weeks ago.
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  Aristide Is Too High A Price For Caricom Membership 
By Parnell Duverger                           President Jean-Bertrand Aristide
Elections: A Necessary But Insufficient Condition For Constitutional Order

In the representative democracies of free societies, as is found in the United States of America, elections lead to the legitimate exercise of political power as prescribed by the constitution. When elected leaders choose to act in violation of constitutional dictates, a constitutional crisis ensues that is normally resolved peacefully by a process, also enshrined in the constitution, to be carried out by specific institutions. Of course, all of us remember the impeachment of U.S. president Richard Nixon as a case in point.
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ARDENNE ALUMNI OF FLORIDA TO HONOR FORMER PRINCIPAL

Dr. E.M. Claire Gayle, Former principal of Ardenne High School, will be hornored by the Florida Alumni Association at their upcoming dinner dance.
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                   CONGRESSMAN MEEK HOSTS FIRST 
                                                           MULTI HOUSING INITIATIVE

(U.S. Rep. Kendrick B. Meek's Housing Fair at Florida Memorial College Saturday January 17, 2004)

BY VERNESTINE WILLIAMS                                       

              
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CONGRESSWOMAN WATERS CONDEMNS VIOLENCE IN HAITI;
CALLS FOR STATE DEPARTMENT TO SUPPORT THE DEMOCRATICALLY-ELECTED GOVERNMENT OF HAITI AND DENOUNCE 
ANDRE APAID

    
                                              President Jean-Bertrand Aristide
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                       Setting the Record Straight 

By Alex Fekete 

As Mayor, I¹ve had the privilege of getting to know many of the great people and places in Pembroke Pines, and have been fortunate to be involved in making our City a wonderful place to live. We¹ve grown a lot over the years, and my top priority has always been to manage that growth with a common sense approach that provides for the needs of open space, recreational and shopping opportunities, economic stimulations, a stable tax base, and rising property values. 
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Broward County Commission Libraries     Division Announces
Maria C. Gebhardt Appointed Marketing Development Manager for Libraries
                                       

BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA - Maria C. Gebhardt has been appointed Marketing Development Manager for the Broward County Libraries Division. She will manage all of the library system's public communication efforts, including print pieces, media relations, and the library website at www.broward.org/library.    

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(Orlando, FL) Orlando Leadership Roundtable
 
Join Us in a roundtable discussion focusing on Business and Procurement Councils for the Orlando Affiliate of USWCC.
 
Presented by 
The U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce
 
We welcome all input and ideas from those interested in being part of the Leadership for Orlando! Please contact your peers and let them know of this great opportunity to get involved and make a difference for women in business!
New Date!!!
Tuesday, March 2, 2004 
5:30 pm  to  6:00 pm Networking 
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Roundtable Discussion
 
Moderator:
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U. S. Women's Chamber of CommerceTM
Orlando Affiliate Chair 
Location:
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315 E. Robinson Street
Orlando, Florida
Directions: Click Here
Cost: 
Members: $10.00, Non-Members: $15.00
 
call us at 888-41-USWCC and one of our member services representatives will assist you. 
 
Members and non-members welcome.

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