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Urban League's CEO, Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh Named Distinguished Young Leader
FT. LAUDERDALE - Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh, CEO of the Urban League of Broward County has been named one of South Florida's 2012 Distinguished Young Leaders.
The prestigious Distinguished Young Leader Award is named for the esteemed Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall who was dedicated to justice, law and education.
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Miami-Dade's Commissioner Jean Monestime hosts Haitian History Bee
MIAMI – Haitian history will take center stage on Saturday as Miami-Dade County Public School students showcase their knowledge about the rich cultural legacy of Haiti during the first-ever Haitian Heritage Cultural Month History Bee, sponsored by Miami-Dade County Commissioner Jean Monestime, District 2.
The History Bee takes... Read More...
South Florida’s Caribbean Community Celebrates Caribbean-American Heritage Month: “Colors of the Caribbean”
Celebrating 50 Years of Independence Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago
HOLLYWOOD - The Caribbean American Heritage Foundation and the Rhythm Foundation will celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month on Saturday, June 16th, 2012 at the ArtsPark at Young Circle in Hollywood, Florida from 4pm-11pm.
This celebration... Read More...
Haitian Flag Day celebrations to be held at Stephen P. Clark Center
MIAMI – The Haitian Ad Hoc Committee cordially invites Miami-Dade residents to “Reflections on Haitian Flag: Valuing Each Other’s Accomplishments” on Friday, May 18, 2012 at the Board of County Commissioners Chambers (2nd Floor), 111 NW 1st Street, Miami, Florida 33128. The event, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., will celebrate Haitian Flag... Read More...
Jamaica Supports International Effort to Improve Visa Regimes
Kingston, Jamaica – Jamaica has thrown its full support behind an international drive to improve visa regimes in order to facilitate ease of travel. This as the issue was placed high on the agenda of matters discussed today, Wednesday May 16, 2012, at the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of Tourism (T20), in Merida, Mexico, where Jamaica... Read More...
Jamaica Celebrates Golden Anniversary With Islandwide Events Through 2012
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A wide array of events have been planned islandwide as Jamaica ramps up activities in observance of the island’s 50th Anniversary of Independence celebrations. With non-stop flights available from most major cities across the U.S., Jamaica is easily accessible and provides a tremendous value for travelers.
“This... Read More...
St. Kitts and Nevis eyes set on yachting industry
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS – The yachting landscape in St. Kitts and Nevis will change dramatically over the next few years.
This was disclosed by Minister of Tourism and International Transportation, Sen. the Hon. Richard Skerritt.
“Yachting is a lucrative economic sector in other neighbouring Caribbean jurisdictions and has... Read More...
LNG Talk with Trinidad and Tobago Back on Track
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - Bilateral trade talks and negotiations led by the Hon. Anthony Hylton Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce with the Government of Trinidad and Tobago, has resulted in the re-opening of discussions for the supply of LNG from the twin-island republic to Jamaica.
The Government of Trinidad and... Read More...
One Caribbean Television Returns As Partner Of Invest Caribbean Now 2012
NEW YORK - Reiterating its commitment to the Caribbean region, One Caribbean Television returns this June as a partner of the 2012 Invest Caribbean Now Power Forum.
OCTV, which jumped on board to help present the inaugural forum last June, has again signed on to the second annual Caribbean Tourism Organization and Hard Beat... Read More...
MIIC & JAMPRO Lead Export Mission to Trinidad’s Trade and Investment Convention
Kingston, Jamaica - Jamaica's Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Anthony Hylton, alongside Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) is set to lead a delegation of exporters to the Trade and Investment Convention (TIC) scheduled for May 16 - 19, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Port of Spain, Trinidad.
Trade and Investment... Read More...
City of Lauderhill to host New Zealand, West Indies Cricket Match
LAUDERHILL - The City of Lauderhill will host New Zealand and West Indies for two Twenty20 matches on June 30 and July 1, in the run-up to New Zealand's tour of the Caribbean. This will be only the second time two Test teams face-off in Florida, after the Twenty20s between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in May 2010.
New Zealand... Read More...
Ft. Lauderdale's Strikers Lance Laing Called Up to Jamaican National Team
FORT LAUDERDALE – The Fort Lauderdale Strikers defender Lance Laing has joined the National Senior Team of Jamaica as they prepare to qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. The team is scheduled to play three international friendly games against the national teams of Guyana (May 18) and Panama (May 27 and June 1) in the... Read More...
Photo Highlights of JN Jamaica Invitational Meet
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The World's Best Athletes were in attendance for the JN Jamaica Invitational Meet on Saturday, May 5th at the National Stadium in Jamaica.
Double record holder, Usain Bolt, 100m world champion, Yohan Blake, Olympic and World Championship gold medalists, Michael Frater and Nester Carter did not disappoint fans.
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Programme to Rehabilitate Deportees to Jamaica gets $81.2 Million
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Activities under the Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Local Offenders and Deported Persons programme in Jamaica should be significantly enhanced this year, through a $81.2 million provision in the 2012/13 Estimates of Expenditure, which is now before the House of Representatives.
With support funding from... Read More...
Miami Immigrant Youth Launch National “Right to Dream” Campaign, Call on Obama to Grant Real Relief
At Rallies Across the Country, Thousands of Immigrant Youth and Allies Issue Declaration of DREAMS, Urge Obama to His Deportation Record
MIAMI BEACH – In the three years of the Obama Administration, the immigrant community has experienced record high deportations. Despite promises for reform and a more moderate deportation... Read More...
Driving While On A Mobile Phone Will Be Illegal In Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Persons who use mobile phones while driving in Jamaica will soon face fines, with the promulgation of new legislation by the end of 2012, which will make the practise illegal.
Making the announcement recently, Jamaica's Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Omar Davies, said when the Act is passed,... Read More...
Trinidad and Tobago, Panama to strengthen Energy, Transport links
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - Trinidad and Tobago and Panama are seeking to strengthen links in the areas of Energy, Transport and Maritime Services. This following high level discussions with Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and Panamanian President, Ricardo Martinelli yesterday at the Diplomatic Centre in St Ann’s.
President... Read More...
President of Guyana Calls for Fight against Poverty in Visit to OAS
WASHINGTON, DC - The President of Guyana, Donald Ramotar, today called on governments to do more to "reduce poverty and inequality," because they pose "the greatest threat to democracy and security" in the region, and "can only be addressed through hemispheric cooperation,” during an address to the Permanent Council of the Organization... Read More...
Obama For America -Florida to examine the impact of Mitt Romney’s Business Philosophy
MIAMI – Today, Tuesday, May 15, Obama for America-Florida will take a look at Mitt Romney's business philosophy and what it would mean for the American economy. To welcome Mitt Romney back to Florida, State Senator Oscar Braynon, Pinecrest Mayor Cindy Lerner, and former Dade International human resources manager Cindy Hewitt will... Read More...
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