A look at some of the top stories making the news today, April 28, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida.
In a special ceremony today, the Lauderhill city commission renamed NW 41st Terrace as Joy Sawh Street, in honor of the Trinidadian-born businessman of famed Joy’s Roti Delight. Friends, family, as well as local and international dignitaries gathered to remember the community leader, including former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago and close family friend, the Honorable Kamla Persad-Bissessar.
JetBlue Airlines launched their daily direct flights between Ft. Lauderdale and Barbados today, with the inaugural flight landing at Grantley Adams International Airport. Seymour Bailey of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Florida office said the new flights will secure steady access for South Florida travelers to the island.
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment has partnered with world-renowned Jamaican marine conservationist Guy Harvey to promote ocean health and sharks in the wild. The partnership plans to raise awareness and support research on protecting these animals and their habitats.
In sports, the City of Lauderhill International T20 Cricket Tournament will have two matches at the Lauderhill Sports Park this Saturday. Third place Trinidad and Tobago will face Combined Islands at 5 p.m., followed by Jamaica hoping for an up-set against first place team Guyana at 8 pm.
What’s Trending:
Kevin Lyttle has been named headliner for this year’s Caribbean Village on June 26th at the Lauderhill Sports Park. The event promises a night of family-friendly activities, arts, and food, in celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month.
For Today’s Weather Forecast:
Partly cloudy in Broward County with a high of 88 and a low of 71. For Miami-Dade, partly cloudy skies as well with a high of 86 and a low of 73.
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