Homes prices sour for happy South Florida homeowners

Good news continue to pour in for South Florida homeowners as the real estate market recovers. From prices falling as high as 40 percent...

Diaspora support grows for Jamaica’s UK prison deal

Weeks after British Prime Minister David Cameron visited Jamaica with a promise of £25 million to build a new prison to deport nationals now...

Two local churches donate much needed funds to disaster relief in...

As The Bahamas still reels from the aftermath of this month’s Hurricane Joaquin, two local Baptist churches decided to do their part by donating...

Public assistance needed in solving two bank robberies

The FBI are calling on the public for any assistance in solving a series of two bank robberies that took place on Thursday. According to...

Miami Gardens interim police chief offered permanent position

After an intensive nation-wide search, current Miami Gardens Interim Police Chief Antonio Brooklen will stay on permanently in the city’s top law enforcement post....

JA Swimmer Alia Atkinson wins silver at FINA World Cup

Jamaican swimmer Alia Atkinson rallied to earn silver in the 50m breaststroke at the FINA World Cup series in Tokyo in 30.79. The Pembroke Pines-based...

Caribbean Airlines CEO resigns

After just 17 months on the job, the Chief Executive Officer of Caribbean Airlines (CAL), has resigned with immediate effect. Michael DiLollo, 48, who was...

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EDITORIAL: More needed from the Diaspora to improve Jamaica’s infant healthcare

Both Jamaica and the Diaspora have been reeling over the shocking and tragic reports of unprecedented newborn deaths from infections contracted in the University...

Guyana’s opposition party plans to return salary increases

Guyana’s main opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP) says it plans to refund the salary increases that have been approved for the Opposition Leader and...

CNW90: New chip card scam may put your finances in danger

A look at some of the top stories making the news today, October 29, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida. Health insurance rates will rise...

University of the West indies honors David Rudder

Calypsonian David Rudder has been honoured with the degree of Doctor of Letters (DLitt) from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine campus. Rudder,...
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Warner dismisses call to return to UNC

  Former chairman of opposition United National Congress (UNC), Austin Jack Warner, has dismissed call for his return to the party as it prepares for...

Health insurance rates to rise next year

Health insurance rates will rise next year, according to the U.S. Department of Health. The report says a standard mid-level plan will rise by...

JURA hosts Charity Golf Tournament

Golf aficionados gather in Tamarac this Saturday for the annual Jamaican United Relief (JURA) Charity Golf Tournament, starting 8 am at the Woodlands Country...

New chip card scam may put your finances in danger

Local officials are warning consumers to be on the lookout for chip card scams, which have surged as credit companies undergo the massive transition...

New Doc puts Caribbean style on the big screen

Caribbean fashion, from neon bright and glittering dancehall getups to the eternally cool rude boy style of flood pants and skinny ties, has long...

United Nations votes 191-2 to condemn U.S. embargo against Cuba

The United Nations has voted 191-2 to condemn U.S. embargo against Cuba, as Congress once again votes against resolution. The vote was the first since...

CNW90: Officials call for police body cams following Corey Jones shooting

A look at some of the top stories making the news today, October 28, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida. Following the police shooting death...
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The World Bank predicts slowdown in remittances to developing countries

The World Bank has predicted a slowdown in remittances to developing countries, including the Caribbean, in 2015. The Washington-based financial institution said weak economies in...