Caribbean Investment Summit 2016

Summit explores booming opportunities in region Stakeholders and influencers from across the region gather in Miami this week for the third annual Caribbean Investment Summit,...

“I’m Naturally Beautiful” in a Book Talk at AARLCC

On Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 2:30 p.m., author Jerod Simon will talk about his book, I’m Naturally Beautiful at the African-American Research Library...
Construction Woes Broward Public Schools

Construction Woes plague Broward Public Schools

Plans to improve Broward County Public School District’s (BCPS) infrastructure has come to a screeching halt, follow construction delays and rising costs. Broward County voters...

How to fit some fitness into your work day

10 ways to be more active during the work day We're sitting too much and it's dangerous. The average American spends more than seven hours...
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St. Lucia gets top marks for freedom of the press

Island ranked best in the Americas St. Lucia has emerged as the top country for press freedom in the Americas, according to a survey conducted...

On This Day in History

On this day in history, David Michael Rudder, a calypsonian from Trinidad, was born. Born in Belmont, Trinidad and Tobago, he is one of...
Air Canada launches Trinidad Toronto Flights

Air Canada launches Trinidad Toronto Flights

Flights also offer connecting routes to India Air Canada has announced that its subsidiary, Air Canada rouge will be launching new flights between Toronto and...

Canada sprinter and hurdler drop out of Jamaican invitational, Asafa as...

Canada’s Andre De Grasse and Jasmine Stowers have officially withdrawn from the Jamaica International Invitational at the National Stadium in Kingston on Saturday, May 7. Speaking...

Want to see Beres Hammond? Tickets go on sale May 6

A look at some of the top stories making the news today, May 5th, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida. Prompted by growing demand from...

A Haitian Delicacy made in your own home

Black Mushroom Rice This Black Mushroom Rice (Diri ak Djon Djon) recipe uses black mushrooms which are native to the northern part of Haiti. These...

Jamaicans serve up some Volleyball for the Olympics

Wright and Perry prepare to take on Rio Jamaica’s female beach volleyball player, Kai Wright, believe their passion and determination will help with their plans...
Zakafest kicks off Haitian Heritage Month

Zakafest kicks off Haitian Heritage Month

Annual event celebrates local Caribbean talents Miami non-profit Fondasyon Zaka kicks off May as Haitian Heritage month with the annual Zakafest Art Festival, set for...
State secretary John Kerry Caribbean free trade

Kerry stumps for free trade in the Caribbean

Entrepreneurship and transparency essential to growth, says Kerry Promoting free and open trade among the Caribbean and Latin America is the major priority for The...

This Day in History

On this day in Caribbean history May 5, 1494, Christopher Columbus first set foot on the island of Jamaica. The European explorer came to the...
ARRLCC highlights French-Caribbean artists diaspora

AARLCC highlights French-Caribbean artists

Library celebrates Diaspora artists Through May 2016, the gallery of the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) will be continuing their "Art Through the...

Is Trump driving immigrants to citizenship?

SoFlo sees spike in citizenship apps. Observers see fear of Trump driving naturalization bump Francesa Mena of the Miami-Dade Cities for Citizenship campaign reports “increase demand”...

Jamaica working to lure Chinese travelers

Brand Jamaica to expand new markets, says Minister Bartlett Jamaica says it is going all out to lure visitors from non-traditional markets such as China...

Court rules in favor of Red Stripe to call itself Jamaican

Beer brand Red Stripe wins right to call itself Jamaican again, following a court ruling in their favor. The company was taken to court...
Guyanese Carpenter appears in court for producing large quantity of Marijuana

T&T Gov’t to review marijuana decriminalization

The Trinidad and Tobago government is examining the possibility of decriminalizing marijuana and is reviewing existing legislation as well as planning wide consultation before...

Some flak over re-naming of Lauderhill street

Residents of Lauderhill gathered to celebrate the renaming of NW 41 Terrace to Joy Sawh Street, to honor the memory of late Trinidadian-American businessman,...

5 easy ways for couples to modernize date night

Romance is much more than a simple card on Valentine's Day. Amid the hectic schedules and chaos of everyday life, romantics across the country...
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This Day In History: The Panama Canal was built

The Panama Canal was built On this day in Caribbean history May 4, 1904 the Panama Canal was built. The Panama Canal stretches over 50mile...

New Music from T&T artist, K Kay

While the urban airwaves are awash with dancehall choruses and hip hop verses, numerous Trinidad and Tobago entertainers are throwing their contributions into the...

Red Stripe wins the right to call itself Jamaican again

A look at some of the top stories making the news today, May 4th, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida. Broward Bridge inmates have sued...

Lionel Haven, 5 year ban

The Bahamas Football Association (BFA) has thrown its support behind Lionel Haven, a former executive member of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU), who has...