A look at some of the top stories making the news today, March 1, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida.
Five new Zika virus cases have been confirmed in Florida, including one pregnant patient, according to state health officials. The new cases include 3 more infections in Miami-Dade County and one more in Broward County. This bring the state’s total county to 42 infections, although all so far have been contracted during travel abroad in the Caribbean and South America.
Sending items back home may be much easier for the Jamaican Diaspora, following plans announced by the Jamaica Customs Agency to adopt a paperless, web-based automated data system. The system will streamline customs declarations as well as accounting and transit procedures. Full implementation is expected to be completed by March.
The newly opened Lauderhill Performing Arts Center kicks off their inaugural season tonight with Saturday Night Fever – the Musical, starting at 7 pm. Inspired by the iconic 1977 film, this live musical features vintage Bee Gee hits in this classic coming-of age Disco fantasy. The season will continue with live concerts and performances throughout March.
In sports, Team Trinidad and Tobago swept Team Jamaica in the opening game of Lauderhill International Cricket T20 Night Tournament, held at Lauderhill Sports Park. The Trinibago Red Force won 164 runs from 4 wickets, while Jamaica scored 74 from 9. The tournament continues next Saturday, at 5pm as Guyana faces Pakistan.
What’s trending:
The swearing in of Prime Minister elect Andrew Holness is delayed until final recount is complete, which Director of Elections Orrette Fisher reports may not be official presented to the Governor General until tomorrow [Wednesday]
For Today’s Weather Forecast:
Partly Cloudy in Broward County with a high of 79 and a low of 62. For Miami-Dade, partly cloudy with a high of 78 and a low of 62.
For more information on these and other stories, visit caribbeannationalweekly.com. Remember to pick up this week’s copy of our Caribbean National Weekly at your nearest Caribbean outlet. And be sure to check out our in-depth breakdown of Jamaica’s recent general elections. Go beyond the headlines, and delve into the deeper consequences of this year’s elections, from who won your home constituency, to what may happen next for Jamaica. And, as the recount continues, be sure to check out the latest in election coverage at caribbeannationalweekly.com.
