JA’s Company Dance Theatre heads to Miramar

The Company Dance Theatre will present its latest production "The Rising" of its 27th anniversary tour on Saturday, December 5th, at the Miramar Cultural Center at 8 p.m. Jamaica’s...

Lauderhill Police Dept. yet to assign a new permanent Chief of...

Since early August when Andrew Smalling resigned as Chief of Police of the City of Lauderhill Police Department, a new permanent chief has not...

CNW90: White Student Unions pledging white pride pop up at Florida...

A look at some of the top stories making the news today, November 26, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida. Controversy has erupted over White...

Shirley Chisholm receives posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom Award

On Tuesday, Bajan-American activist, congresswoman, and first black woman to run for president, Shirley Chisholm, received a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom. Chisholm was the...

Atkinson nominated Caribbean Sportswoman of the Year

Topping off a stellar year, South Florida-based Jamaican swimmer Alia Atkinson has been nominated for the 2015 Caribbean Sportswoman of the Year award from...

White Student Unions pledging white pride pop up at Florida Universities

Controversy has erupted over White Student Unions Facebook pages popping up for Florida State University, University of Florida, University of Central Florida, and Florida...

JA umpire to officiate ICC World Twenty20 qualifiers

Jamaican umpire Jacqueline Williams has been named as an official for the International Cricket Council(ICC) Women’s World Twenty20 qualifiers, which will bowl off in...

5 exciting places to visit in St. Vincent & the Grenadines

Days in St. Vincent & The Grenadines consist of lazing along white-sand beaches, exploring coral reefs, and day-tripping to the Grenadines’ rural islands and...

CNW90: JA Govt’ tells taxis to stop putting children in trunk

A look at some of the top stories making the news today, November 25, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida. Jackson Memorial Health has announced...

4 ways to spread cheer and save your wallet this holiday...

The holiday season is often dubbed “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many Americans, it can be an incredibly stressful time...

World observes International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

On Wednesday November 25, the National Weekly joins the the rest of the world in observation of International Day for the Elimination of Violence...

5 tips to make your holiday cooking and baking cleanup easier

Preparing meals together is a great way to create lasting holiday memories. However, it’s no secret that whipping up Grandma’s sugar cookie recipe can...

Sangster International Aiport introduces electronic boarding passes

Passengers using the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica are now being allowed to use electronic boarding passes as part of the security...

JA Transport Authority warns taxi drivers to stop putting children in...

Jamaica's Transport Authority has warned rural taxi drivers to stop putting children in the trunk of their motor cars. The practice is an age-old problem...
Reggae Boyz coach Winfried Schäfer

Reggae Boyz coach says Jamaica not to blame for striker’s injury

Reggae Boyz coach Winfried Schaefer has refuted claims that the team is responsible for Birmingham striker Clayton Donaldson’s injury in a recent game. Club...

Fort Lauderdale airport workers begin 24-hour fast

Workers from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport kicked off a 24-hour fast yesterday afternoon campaigning for affordable benefits and union rights.  Though the Broward county commission...

Jackson Memorial Health to open urgent care center in Miami Gardens

Jackson Memorial Health has announced plans to open an urgent care center in Miami Gardens. Responding to the need of the “many insured families”...

CASA hosts Youth Soccer Classic

CASA presents Youth Soccer Classic Dec. 16 The best of South Florida’s local soccer talent will be on full display at the Caribbean Americas Soccer...

Top 5 things to taste in Belize

The Belizean cuisine is highly influenced by Mayan, Mexican and Caribbean culinary methods. If you're quite the foodie, join The National Weekly as we explore...

6 steps to a happy holiday of healthy eating

The holidays are approaching, and with them come buffets, sweets and food-laden tables. You can think of that as temptation or realize that you...