Today is Wednesday, December 14 and we’re taking a look at some of the top stories making the news across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida, For CNW90, I’m Jahlisa Harvey.
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Here’s a look at our top stories:
In a release the Jamaica Customs Agency said it has temporarily ceasing the clearance of rice at all ports of entry following reports of so called plastic rice on the market. The JCA reported that some residents in Manchester have stated that they unknowingly purchased plastic rice. A meeting has convened with the Bureau of Standards, the Ministries of Commerce and Health and the Jamaica Constabulary Force, in order to verify the reports.
Yesterday the Jamaica Tourist Board and Airbnb signed a major agreement to promote tourism to the island, highlight the country’s unique history and culture, and position Airbnb for continued growth in this world class tourist destination. This is Airbnb’s second major partnership agreement in the Caribbean.
Jamaican singer, Christopher Martin will debut his new album, “Big Deal” to anticipating fans in February. The 29-year-old artist says the 16- track debut will include R&B sounds with the song “Under The Influence Remix” as well as reggaeton inspired rhythms including “My Love.”
In Sports:
Jamaica’s National Under-17 coach Andrew Edwards and Team Manager Howard Bell attended the official drawing for the CONCACAF U-17 Championship yesterday at the Sheraton Grand Panama in Panama City. RESULTS TO FOLLOW
Now, here’s what’s trending:
Viola Desmond, a black woman described as Canada’s Rosa Parks for her 1946 decision to sit in a whites-only section of a Nova Scotia movie theater will be the first Canadian woman to be celebrated on the face of a Canadian banknote. Finance Minister Bill Morneau said Thursday that Desmond will grace the front of the $10 bill when the next series goes into circulation in 2018.
For today’s weather forecast:
Partly Cloudy in Broward County with a high of 85 and a low of 63. Partly Cloudy in Miami-Dade, with a high of 82 and a low of 64.
For more information on these and other stories, visit
Caribbean national weekly.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 Grace Aloe. Aloe Vera drink, Refreshingly Delicious.”
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