A look at some of the top stories making the news today, March 25, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida.
Jamaican Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kamina Johnson Smith, say the ministry is working on opening up Jamaica elections to members of the Diaspora. Minister Johnson Smith said she has ordered missions in select countries to examine models used by other nations to incorporate Diaspora votes. Following consultations, plans will be placed before parliament for approval.
Terminally ill patients will now have access to medical marijuana, following Governor Rick Scott signing a new bill approving the measure. The bill seeks to remove the current administrative and legal challenges patients in the state often face to obtain medical strains of marijuana for specific, severe illnesses.
Celebrating Guyana’s 50 years of independence, it was a family affair this past weekend at the South Florida Guyanese Association’s Easter Family Picnic, held at Tropical Park in Miami. The Guyanese-American community celebrated with kite flying, and music from DJ Freddie and Cordell. The event proceeds the Association’s upcoming Golden Jubilee Gala in April.
In sports, Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz seeks to retain their path to the 2018 World Cup tonight, as they face their second semi-final qualifying game against Costa Rica at the Estadio National in San Jose. Fresh from a 1-1 tie against Costa Rica, Team Jamaica currently stands in third place in Group B, with 3 points.
What’s trending:
A swarm of African killer bees attacked sugar workers in Bath Settlement, just west of Georgetown, Guyana. The attack left one man dead and another hospitalized in critical condition. Eight other men were treated and released.
For Today’s Weather Forecast:
Scattered Thunderstorm in Broward County with a high of 83 and a low of 70. For Miami-Dade, scattered thunderstorms with a high of 83 and a low of 70.
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