AÂ look at some of the top stories making the news today, February 24, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida.
Jamaican-based sports betting company Island Betting is turning to politics, offering gamblers a chance to bet on which political party, the PNP or the JLP, will win the upcoming general elections this Thursday. All bets will be closed at midnight today, with a potential cash prize of J$2million, or just under US16,500.
The upcoming Jamaican Cultural Center can now officially call Lauderhill home, as the governing group, the Jamaica Diaspora Legacy Foundation confirms a parcel of land along State Road 7 and Sunrise Blvd has been donated to the project by developers. The planned property would include a historical depository center, performance spaces, community meeting rooms, as well as a banquet hall.
The much-anticipated Red Dress Red Wine event has been rescheduled for this Friday, starting 6 p.m. at the City Hall Courtyard in Miami Gardens. Hosted by the City of Miami Gardens and the American Heart Association, the event seeks to promote heart health with a glamorous red carpet event, including a heart healthy food demo and tastings of specialty wines.
In sports, Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz could have a friendly faceoff with the mighty Brazil soon, according the Jamaica Football Federation president Captain Horace Burrell. The team is currently in negotiations with Brazil leadership to arrange a friendly match ahead of the upcoming Copa America Centenario tournament, set for June in the U.S.
What’s trending:
Popular Jamaica film “Shottas” will get a reboot, as discussions are underway to film a sequel to the cult classic. Ky-Mani Marley is expected to reprise his lead role as Biggs.
For Today’s Weather Forecast
Scattered thunderstorms in Broward County with a high of 85 and a low of 62. For Miami-Dade, partly cloudy and windy with isolated thunderstorms, with a high of 83 and a low of 63.
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