With a look at some of the top stories making the news today, September 20th, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida, I’m Jahlisa H for CNW 90.
Today’s news is brought to you by The Goldson Spine and Rehabilitation Center, who reminds you, “After a car accident, Call, Goldson Spine.
Here’s a look at our top stories:
Researchers at the University of Florida have identified a patient in Haiti with a mosquito-borne illness that has never before been reported in the country.
Known as “Mayaro virus,” it is closely related to chikungunya virus and was first isolated in Trinidad and Tobago in 1954. The symptoms of Mayaro fever include fever, joint pain, muscle pain, rashes and abdominal pain.
Miami Gardens mayor Oliver Gilbert invites residents and friends to join him for his 2016 Fitness Challenge. On Tuesday, September 20 starting at 7 p.m., the event will take over the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex for an afternoon of giveaways, fitness and fun.
English rapper M.I.A has added some reggae flair to her fifth album AIM’ release last week and now available on Apple Music. The 17-track album features songs recorded in Jamaica and collaborations with multiple reggae artist including Dexta Daps, best known for hit Seven Eleven.
In sports:
Caribbean Football Union Qualifying match in the Twin Island Republic saw Jamaica’s Under 17 Reggae Boyz tie against Haiti 0-0. The team also beat Bermuda 6-2 last week in their opening match, and is set to play Trinidad & Tobago this evening at 7:30pm.
And now, here’s what’s trending:
A massive sinkhole near Mulberry, just west of Tampa, has confirmed to spill millions of gallons of contaminated water into the Floridan Aquifer. Since the sinkhole opened up about three weeks ago, 215 million gallons of contaminated water have drained into the aquifer. The sinkhole is about 40 feet across and its depth is unknown.
For today’s weather forecast:
Scattered thunderstorms in Broward County with a high of 89 and a low of 75. Mostly Cloudy in Miami-Dade as well, with a high of 87 and a low of 77.
For more information on these and other stories, visit caribbeannationalweekly.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 The Goldson Spine and Rehabilitation Center, who reminds you, “After a car accident, Call, Goldson Spine.
You’ve been watching CNW90, I’m Jahlisa H.
