A look at some of the top stories making the news today, January 1st, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida.
Trinidad and Tobago PM’s current trip to Miami this weekend for a wedding has caused him some political flack back home, as former PM Kalma Persad-Bissessar criticized Rowley for spending “almost an entire month traveling abroad” on personal trips. Communications Minister Maxie Cuffie, however, dismissed the criticism, saying that trip expenses will not be borne by the State. This is Rowley 4th personal trip since taking office.
Former Miramar employee Merlene Bourdeau-Quipse is suing the city of Miramar for wrongful termination, claiming she was fired because she failed to falsify budget reports for the city’s Department of cultural affairs. Bourdeau-Quipse, who has worked for the city for 14 years, claims her supervisors pressured her to produce fake numbers to support deceptive internal audits.
To support their fundraising efforts, the Caribbean American Teachers Association presents Emeline Michel and Eric Virgal in Concert, set for this Sunday, starting 6 pm at La Renaissance in Miami. The event will also include many celebrity guests, including actor Jimmy Jean Louis of NBS TV show, Heroes Reborn.
In sports, South Florida-based Trinidadian national junior golfer Sachin Kumar heldh is own among the top players in the world, copping fourth place at the recent Junior Orange Bowl tournament in Coral Gables. Kumar struggled on the front 9, but held his nerve, picking up 3 bogeys and one birdie for a score of 75.
What’s trending:
US Customs and Boarder Protections has issued a strong warning to Caribbean migrants who seek to reach the US by sea, due to the season’s treacherous conditions.
For Today’s Weather Forecast:
Partly cloudy in Broward County with a high of 84 and a low of 69. For Miami-Dade, partly cloudy with a high of 83 and a low of 69. For more information on these and other stories, visit caribbeannationalweekly.com.
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