A look at some of the top stories making the news today Wednesday, October 3rd, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida, for CNW 90, I’m Suzette Speaks.
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Here’s a look at our top stories:
Although the petition for the post-humous exoneration of the right Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey, did not meet the necessary signature requirements to be reviewed by US President Barack Obama, he will have a spot in the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C. The museum is the first national museum fully dedicated to the African American experience. Jamaican born, Marcus Garvey was arguably one of the most prolific leaders of the early twentieth century and is famously known for his “Back to Africa” movement, and for founding the Universal Negro Improvement Association
Lauderdale Lakes City commissioners approved City Manager Kelvin Baker’s resignation, at a special meeting Friday and appointed Public Works Director Phil Alleyne as acting manager. Commissioner Gloria Lewis’ motion to accept the resignation immediately passed on a 3 to 2 vote. Baker ended his term saying that he is just not a fit for the city and will allow it to find someone who is.
The International Reggae and World Music Awards (or I-Rama) was held last night at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts and included a star studded red carpet. In attendance was the Lifetime Achievement award recipient, the Cables, as well asGramps Morgan from Morgan Heritage and WAVS Radio host award recipient Mikey B. The event showcased performances from various groups from across the Caribbean including Dancehall United Nations from Jamaica, and X-Tassy from Haiti.
In sports:
After their victory over Cuba in the under 17 Caribbean Cup finals, the back-to-back champs, Haiti, were received at the National Palace by President Jocelerme Privert last Friday. The Head of State praised the performance of the young Haitian footballers and officials of the Haitian Football Federation.
Now, here’s what’s trending:
The US National Hurricane Center is tracking Category 4 Hurricane Matthew as it makes its way through the Caribbean sea. Matthew is drifting very slowly northward towards Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba. U.S. Hurricane forecasters say it is too early to determine if Matthew will directly impact the U.S. and are predicting rainfall totals between 10 and 15 inches in Jamaica, with some areas in both Haiti and Jamaica getting as much as 25 inches.
For today’s weather forecast:
Scattered Storms in Broward County with a high of 84 and a low of 76. Rain in Miami-Dade, with a high of 84 and a low of 78. For more information and other stories, visit caribbeannationalweekly.com
Remember to pick up this week’s copy of our Caribbean National Weekly at your nearest Caribbean – American outlet. Today’s news is brought to you by The Goldson Spine and Rehabilitation Center, who reminds you, “After a car accident, Call, Goldson Spine.
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