With a look at some of the top stories making the news today, August 21st, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida, I’m Jahlisa Harvey for CNW90.
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:
A proposal made by the Environmental Protection Agency to use genetically modified mosquitoes to fight the spread of the Zika virus will be put up for a vote in November for residents have their say. Officials say that the trials are to take place in tan area close to Key West making many residents in South Florida are skeptical of what the final decision will be.
The secretary general says that the United Nations has a moral responsibility to the victims of the cholera epidemic and for supporting Haiti in overcoming the epidemic. The cholera outbreak in Haiti, contracted through contaminated food or water, has affected an estimated 780,000 people and claimed the lives of over 9,100 people in Haiti.
Nick Cannon’s Jamaica-inspired film titled “King of the Dancehall” will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival starting on September 8 and star Whoopi Goldberg, Busta Rhymes and Ky-Mani Marley. The film follows the experiences of a New Yorker who visits his family in Jamaica and falls in love with the music and culture.
Let’s take a look at sports:
Trinidad and Tobago’s Soca Warriors will take on the U.S. National Men’s Team in a 2018 World Cup Qualifying Match on September 6 at the EverBank Field in Jacksonville. Trinidad’s Soca Warriors currently sit at the top of Group 3 of the CONCACAF qualifying with 10 points. The U.S. are currently second in the group with 7 points.
And now, here’s what’s trending:
History was made over the weekend as Jamaica’s Usain Bolt became the first Olympian to win gold in the 100 and 200 meter races in three consecutive Olympics. Bolt also reached his goal of a Triple-Triple by winning Gold in the 4 by 100 meter relay alongside Asaf Powell, Yohan Blake and Nickel Ashmeade.
For today’s weather forecast:
Cloudy in Broward County with a high of 93 and a low of 77. Partly cloudy in Miami-Dade, with a high of 90 and a low of 79.
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 an accident, call Goldson spine.
You’ve been watching CNW90, I’m Jahlisa Harvey.
