A look at some of the top stories making the news today, November 30, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida, I’m… for CNW 90.
Protesters in Palm Beach Gardens hit the mall this past Black Friday, calling for shoppers to boycott stores to bring attention to nation-wide police shootings, including the recent local killing of Corey Jones. The protests are part of the national Blackout Movement, led by Black Lawyers for Justice.
As today marks the end of the hurricane season, Florida officially sets a new record of 10 years without a hurricane making landfall. The state had only one near miss this year in August with Hurricane Erika. Officials, however, warn that the lull in storms doesn’t make the region any less vulnerable in the future.
It was a giddy affair this past weekend at the South Florida premiere of Sunshine Theater’s new David Tulloch comedy, “Prayer Partner,” starring Michael “Stringbeans” Nicholson. Chris McFarlane and Deon Silvera. The group performed at the Miramar High School Theater and the Coral Springs Center for the Arts.
West Indies spinner Sunil Narine has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect after his action was ruled illegal. An independent assessment showed all his deliveries exceeded the 15-degree limit. He was reported earlier this month during the third ODI against Sri Lanka.
What’s trending:
Dominican (DOH-MEH-NI-CAN) born and former UK attorney general Baroness Patricia has been elected Secretary General of the Commonwealth. For more on what’s trending, follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Caribbean National Weekly, and on Twitter at National Weekly.
For Today’s Weather Forecast:
Partly Cloudy in Broward County with a high of 82 and a low of 71. For Miami-Dade, partly cloudy with a high of 82 and a low of 70. For more information on these and other stories, visit caribbeannationalweekly.com.
On behalf of the CNW90 team, we would like to wish the Barbadian Diaspora community a Happy Independence Day!
