UN accused of failing Haiti cholera victims five years after outbreak
The international human rights group, Amnesty International, says United Nations has failed “miserably” in treating victims of the Cholera epidemic that was triggered by...
Diaspora urged to invest more in Jamaica
Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States Ralph Thomas has urged members of the diaspora to participate more fully in the development and growth of...
CNW90: Jamaica center Jerome Jordan joins NBA New Orleans Pelicans
A look at some of the top stories making the news today, October 14, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida.
A new report from...
New youtube video helps applicants apply for visa lottery online
The State Department has released a Youtube video helping applicants apply for the Visa Lottery, (called “DV-2017”) online.
The video provides an introduction to the...
Study shows many Floridians were unaware of health care eligibility
A new report from the Kaiser Family Foundation says that more than a million Floridians eligible for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act...
Tips and tricks for fuss-free holiday entertaining
The holidays are a time of celebration, not for stressing about how you’re going to feed a room full of hungry guests. Serving fanciful fare...
Jamaica’s Marlon James wins prestigious British Award
Marlon James became the first Jamaican winner of the prestigious Man Booker Prize for fiction Tuesday with a vivid, violent, exuberant, and expletive-laden novel...
Local Designer makes Project Runway top 5
Miami native and proud Haitian-American, fashion designer Merline Labissiere, has made the top five designers remaining on the popular fashion design contest show, “Project...
SoFlo Caribbean Diaspora urged to assist victims in Bahamas following hurricane
The Bahamas Consulate General in Miami is conducting a Disaster Relief Initiative to assist victims in The Bahamas devastated by Hurricane Joaquin. The Consul...
Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz lose to South Korea in international friendly
Jamaica were outplayed by South Korea 3-nil in a friendly international on Tuesday ahead of their crucial World Cup Qualifiers starting next month.
South Korea...
Jamaican police delegation heads to Haiti
Deputy Commissioner of Police Glenmore Hinds will lead a Jamaican police delegation to Haiti this week in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of...
Jamaican basketball player signs with New Orleans Pelicans
“Jamaican Sensation” Jerome Jordan has signed with NBA team New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans announced the move following major injuries with current centers Omer...
Miami Gardens Mayor invites residents to city’s Fitness Challenge
Promoting everyday health and wellness, Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver G. Gilbert III is challenging residents to get in shape in the city’s annual Fitness...
CNW90: Caribbean Bar Association gears up for 19th Annual Scholarship and...
A look at some of the top stories making the news today, October 13, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida.
A new study urges...
Guyana seeks US help to fight drug trafficking at airport
Guyana is asking the US government for help in cracking down on drug smuggling at the South American country's main airport.
US Ambassador Perry Holloway...
UF Quarterback suspended after failing drug test
University of Florida starting QB Will Grier has been suspended for one year for violating NCAA drug policy on performance-enhancing drugs.
The university announced the...
T&T’s Minister of Sports promises monies owed to athletes will be...
Trinidad and Tobago’s new minister of sports, Darryl Smith is promising all athletes from the twin-island republic that any monies owed to them will...
Former US Ambassador to Haiti to discuss Haiti’s economic future
Former U.S. Ambassador to Haiti, Kenneth Merten, will tackle the evolving role of the Haitian Diaspora along with a panel of experts on Wednesday,...
New study urges patients to do research for best price medical...
A new study urges patients to shop around for the best price for medical procedures, following research from health tech firm, Castlight Health, showing...
