A look at some of the top stories making the news today, January 29, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida.
The Medical marijuana amendment will be back on the ballot for the upcoming elections in November, as Florida voters get a second chance to decide whether or not to legalize marijuana to treat illnesses. The amendment previously won 58 percent support in the 2014 elections, though it needs 60 percent this year to become law.
Commander of Doral-based US Southern Command, Admiral Kurt W. Tidd, has pledged the U.S.’s support to the Caribbean to tackle security threats. Speaking at the Caribbean Nations Security Conference in Kingston, Jamaica, Admiral Tidd cited transnational crime as a major focus. He has also previously expressed concern about the region’s vulnerability to possible Islamic extremist terrorist attacks.
The Caribbean Americas Soccer Association will resume their Super and Master’s league tournaments this Saturday at the Lauderhill Sports Park, after being rained out for their first game this week. The first Super League match kicks off at 6:15 pm, as the Melrose Strikers face FC Steelers.
In sports, Trinidadian center back Julius James has been signed to the Fort Lauderdale Strikers, after impressing the team with his recent performances in the Florida Cup. Coach Caio Zanardi says the team is thrilled to have the former Trinidad and Tobago’s Soca Warrior join their defensive side.
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Hinting at a possible general elections date for Easter, Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller is expected to announce the election date this Sunday at a PNP rally in Half Way Tree.
For Today’s Weather Forecast:
Mostly cloudy in Broward County with a high of 65 and a low of 49. For Miami-Dade, mostly cloudy with a high of 68 and a low of 49.
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