A look at some of the top stories making the news today, March 30, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida.
Examining the current economic state of Miami’s black community, Miami Dade County Chairman Jean Monestime will be hosting the One Heritage Forum on April 7th. To be held at Florida Memorial University, the forum seeks to launch a community conversation about achieving economic prosperity and quality of life for the community.
Continuing their efforts to promote trade between South Florida and the Caribbean, the Guyanese American Chamber of Commerce will be leading a Trade and Investment Mission to Guyana, from May 10 to May 14. Members will meet with Minister of Business, Dominic Gaskin, as well as representatives of the Private Sector Commission, to discuss potential areas for business development.
Fresh off their Grammy win, reggae band Morgan Heritage heads to South Florida this Saturday to headline a stellar night of Jamaican music this weekend, starting 7:30 p.m. at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Morgan Heritage will also be joined by Maxi Priest and Junior Marvin of The Wailers.
In sports, the Caribbean Americas Soccer Association’s Super League begins again tonight at the Lauderhill Sports Park, starting 7:45 pm. The 10th ranked Plantation Futballers will face off against 11th ranked Academy, as both try to rise from the bottom of the standings. Meanwhile, 5th ranking Island Strikers aims for double-digit points as they compete against 8th ranked Lauderhill Jrs.
What’s trending:
Young Jamaican sports stars dominated again at the recent CARIFTA Games held in St. George’s Grenada, equaling last year’s haul of 86 medals. Team Jamaica won 42 gold medals, 28 silver and 16 bronze. The Bahamas follows in second place with 34 medals.
For Today’s Weather Forecast:
Thunderstorms in Broward County with a high of 80 and a low of 73. For Miami-Dade, thunderstorms with a high of 80 and a low of 72.
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