Detroit Public Schools Closed

Teachers take a "Sick-day" All but three schools of Detroit's 97 have remained closed since Monday. This, the second day of teacher protests, has resulted from concerns...

Lauderdale Lakes dedicate security camera network in honor of Gregory Smith

On Tuesday, April 19, 2016, the City of Lauderdale Lakes Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board of Directors voted to rename the Lauderdale Lakes Wireless...
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This Day in History: Operation Legacy

Operation Legacy: The UK destroyed over 8,000 colonial-era documents. On this day in Caribbean history May 3, 1961, Operation Legacy took place. Operation Legacy, which included...

Alia Atkinson is the new Brand Ambassador for major company

A look at some of the top stories making the news today, May 3rd, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida. To improve security in the...

More common than you think

Treating Oral Herpes Dr. Sharon Robinson Oral herpes is an infection of the lips, mouth, or gums due to the herpes simplex virus. It causes small,...

Celebrating Guyana’s Golden Jubilee

Diaspora gathers to honor 50 years of Independence It was a golden celebration this past Saturday, as the local community gathered to celebrate Guyana's 50...

Rihanna debuts new single

Bajan pop star Rihanna sets her eyes on the top of the charts, dropping a new single with renowned DJ, Calvin Harris, "This Is...

Leicester, Triumph over 5000-1 odds

Leicester City, Premier League Under the guidance of manager Claudio Ranieri, Wes Morgan and his teammates have transformed from relegation candidates to a squad of...

Jamaica and Cuba sign tourism pact

Jamaica and Cuba will sign an agreement for multi-destination tourism between the two countries. Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett, speaking at the opening of the...

Mammograms for Mother’s Day

 By Bob LaMendola Women with little or no health insurance can give themselves a Mother’s Day gift of health by receiving free mammograms at a...

Guyanese Author, Christopher Persaud, receives another award

Multi-awarded Guyanese/American author Christopher H.K. Persaud received yet another honor - at the recent 2015 Readers Favorite International Awards (RFIA). The RFIA attracts multiple...

Team Jamaica Bickle captures wins at Penn Relays

A look at some of the top stories making the news today, May 1st, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida. The second Annual Caribbean American...

Jamaican Comedians come to South Florida

Comedy fans can gear up for a night of fun and laughter on May 15th, as Jamaican comedians get set to strut their stuff...

Alia Atkinson, Ambassador for Rainforest Seafoods

Olympic Hopeful South Florida’s own Jamaican Olympic swimmer Alia Atkinson has signed on for brand ambassador for Jamaican company, Rainforest Seafoods. Rainforest CEO Brian Jardim...

Diaspora remembers Ambassador Duncan

Family, friends and colleagues will be gathering this Saturday, May 7th, for a Thanksgiving Service in memory of former Ambassador Glaister G. Duncan. The Former head...

This Day in History

Brian Lara By: Cerone White On this day in Caribbean history, May 2, 1969, former Trinidadian international cricket player Brian Charles Lara was born. Lara is...

Jamaica’s boycott of T&T goods heats up

Trinidad and Tobago Trade and Industry Minister Paula Gopee Scoon has expressed disappointment in trade was being used as a measure to discuss immigration...
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Former Prime Minister calls for calm in Jamaica T&T dispute

Former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, is calling for greater dialogue in the current impasse between Jamaica and the Twin Republic,...

Penn Relays and Jamaica’s footprint

The Penn Relays is the oldest and largest track and field competition in the US and hosted annually every April by the University of...

Jamaica to revamp water system

The Jamaican Government is to spend some $20 billion (US$160 million) for two water improvement projects in St. Catherine this year. The Soapberry wastewater treatment...

JA’s Minister of Education visits Atlanta

Jamaica's Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the Government has a fundamental position on how education is funded. Senator...

Miami-Dade Police to introduce 1000 body cameras

Starting Monday, May 2nd, the Miami-Dade police department (MDPD) will be launching their pilot body camera program for officers. The first deployment of equipment...

Step up your summer beauty regimen with help from expert dermatologists

While magazines make summer beauty look simple, in reality it's anything but. From bloat to breakouts, summer is wrought with beauty challenges. The experts at...