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...

Miami Book Fair hosts special evening with Man Booker Prize-winner Marlon...

Jamaican author and newly awarded Man Booker prize winner for his novel based novel on the attempted assassination of Bob Marley, Marlon James has...

Miami-Dade College awarded $13 million in grants

Miami Dade College will receive a major financial boost, thanks to an additional $13 million in grants. The funding is specifically earmarked for program...

Forget pumpkin mania, it’s almost time for all things eggnog

Step aside pumpkin spice, the holidays are quickly approaching and it’s time for eggnog to have its moment. While pumpkin permeates the culture every fall...

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...

Gonsalves grants salary increase as SVG celebrates 36 years of independence

As St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) celebrates its 36th anniversary of political independence from Britain on Tuesday,Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves announced a...

WHO links processed meat to cancer

On Monday, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that cured and processed meats like bacon, sausage and hot dogs cause cancer, adding the foods to a...

Pakistan women’s cricket team heads to Lauderhill for T20 showdown with...

On November 4, the U.S. National Cricket team will host Pakistan for two T20 matches at Central Broward Regional Park and Stadium in Lauderhill. With...

CNW90: West Indies Cricketer Lendl Simmons pays out TT$150,000 for revenge...

A look at some of the top stories making the news today, October 27, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida. Former Jamaican Ambassador to the U.S.,...