Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce to host its 13th Annual Holiday Gala – Engaging The Future For The Black Business Community MIAMI – On December 1st, the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce (M-DCC) will host its 13th Annual Holiday Gala: Engaging the Future. This all white affair will honor the best and brightest among South Florida’s business, civic and […]
ORLANDO – U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson issued the following statement today (Nov. 18) on the final results of Florida’s U.S. Senate race: “Well, things worked out a little differently than Grace and I had hoped. But let me say, I by no measure feel defeated. “And that’s because I have had the privilege of serving […]
MIRAMAR – Mayor Wayne M. Messam of the City of Miramar is pleased to welcome His Worship, The Honorable Mayor of Kingston [Jamaica], Senator and Councillor, Delroy H. Williams; Chief Executive Officer of Kingston & St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, Mr. Robert Hill; and the honorable mayor’s delegation from Kingston, Jamaica, on Tuesday, November 20th, for an […]
By Derrick Scott WASHINGTON, DC – Eligible Jamaicans residing in the United States should take the necessary steps to become U.S. citizens, Jamaica’s Ambassador, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, is urging. “Tonight, I want to use this opportunity to appeal to those of you who are residents in the U.S. and are not citizens of the […]
Jamaica’s Director of Tourism discusses technology advancements without losing sight of the human connection KINGSTON, Jamaica – On Wednesday (Nov. 14) night, the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) hosted ‘The Digital Journey of Destination Jamaica’ to celebrate the island’s digital transformation and the valuable investments in technology. Through technology, travel and tourism is ripe for disruption that […]
The 1st Annual “I Am My Daughter’s Keeper Brunch” Aims to Examine, Transform and Strengthen Mother Daughter Relationships MIAMI – On Sunday, December 9, 2018, the 1st Annual “I Am My Daughter’s Keeper Brunch” comes to South Florida. Event creators Sommer Walker-Davis, Director of Cultivate Growth, a local non-profit organization and Tiffany Ellis, CEO of Perennial Resolutions, […]
Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce to host its 13th Annual Holiday Gala – Engaging The Future For The Black Business Community MIAMI – On December 1st, the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce (M-DCC) will host its 13th Annual Holiday Gala: Engaging the Future. This all white affair will honor the best and brightest among South Florida’s business, civic and […]
MIRAMAR – Mayor Wayne M. Messam of the City of Miramar is pleased to welcome His Worship, The Honorable Mayor of Kingston [Jamaica], Senator and Councillor, Delroy H. Williams; Chief Executive Officer of Kingston & St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, Mr. Robert Hill; and the honorable mayor’s delegation from Kingston, Jamaica, on Tuesday, November 20th, for an […]
By Derrick Scott Washington, DC – Touting important steps in the right direction Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States says her country is on the right track towards economic recovery. Ambassador Audrey Marks gave the update as she delivered the keynote address at the 8th annual fundraiser black tie gala for New Jersey-based HELP Jamaica […]
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The JN Money Services’ (JNMS) Breast Cancer Awareness campaign, which was promoted October 19 to 25, was successful in raising almost US$3,000 across all of its locations, in the Jamaican Diaspora, Mr. Horace Hines General Manager, has revealed. Between October 19 and 25, JN Money customers were invited to donate to the […]
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica’s Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has been appointed to the board of sitting ministers and appointed public officials, of the newly formed African Tourism Board association. Bartlett received the appointment while in London, last week, during the official unveiling of the multinational-body at this year’s World Travel Market. The organization, which is […]
KINGSTON, Jamaica – It has been close to a decade since GRAMMY award-nominated Julian Marley delivered his critically acclaimed “AWAKE” album, and while fans and music lovers have been clamoring for another musical offering, the reggae star as announced the January 25th release date of his fourth full length-album “As I Am”. Trodding on the footsteps of his […]
PRIZM Art Fair, now in its sixth year, will present 63 artists and a series of thought-provoking programs, representing 15 countries and four continents in Downtown Miami MIAMI – PRIZM Art Fair dedicated to exhibiting international artists from the African Diaspora returns to Miami with its sixth edition, taking place at the Alfred I. DuPont Building (169 East […]
New York – With only days before his release Buju Banton remains positive and in great spirits. He is currently counting down the days, along with millions of others to his release. Yet, he would like to send a message from his heart to all before he is released. “In light of the adversity I […]
Travel demand for St. Croix is strong ST. CROIX – In response to strong holiday demand for travel to St. Croix, Delta Air Lines is increasing capacity to the island over the holidays. Commissioner of Tourism, Beverly Nicholson-Doty, confirmed that the Atlanta-based carrier will operate a daily service from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Henry […]
Interest in Jamaica by Faith Based Planners Remains High MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – Interest in Jamaica by faith-based planners remains high. This was evident from the strong showing of planners who gathered recently in Montego Bay for the Religious Conference Management Association (RCMA) Jamaica Experience. A partnership between the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) and the RCMA, […]
ST. THOMAS – U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Kenneth E. Mapp and Lieutenant Governor Obsert E. Potter, members of the Virgin Islands Port Authority and the Department of Tourism welcomed the inaugural Spirit Airlines flight from Orlando to St. Thomas on its touchdown Thursday (Nov. 8) afternoon. Spirit flight 284, with a full flight of 145 passengers, landed […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Flights between the Northeast and the major international airports in Florida and the Caribbean are more direct, more efficient, and safer since the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented 55 new Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) routes on November 8. Satellite-equipped aircraft now can fly new routes that begin at the North Carolina/South Carolina border […]
Jamaica’s Director of Tourism discusses technology advancements without losing sight of the human connection KINGSTON, Jamaica – On Wednesday (Nov. 14) night, the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) hosted ‘The Digital Journey of Destination Jamaica’ to celebrate the island’s digital transformation and the valuable investments in technology. Through technology, travel and tourism is ripe for disruption that […]
Nielsen Report Underscores Growing Competitive Marketplace with New Content Creators, Product Developers and Business Owners NEW YORK – No different than the impact industry had on America’s business model of the early 20th century, new technological innovations have significantly changed all aspects of business, from the way people consume to how brands engage consumers. “We […]
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Family of George Leslie Grant is deeply distressed at the loss of our father and loved one, Bunny Grant. The Grant Family is a large group of siblings, who though all born in Jamaica, are now residing in Jamaica and in various diaspora countries. Bunny Grant had a life-changing Stroke in […]
Four World Series Hopefuls Hail from Curaçao WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO – The tiny Caribbean island of Curaçao, traditionally known for its Blue liqueur, colorful architecture and year-round sunshine, is making a splash in another arena: Major League Baseball. Four Curaçaoan players – including Yankees’ shortstop Didi Gregorius; Braves’ second baseman Ozzie Albies; Dodgers’ pitcher Kenley Jansen; […]
11th Annual Jamaica National / Michael Holding Masters Cricket Tournament: October 18 – 29, 2018 in Jamaica KINGSTON, Jamaica – The JN Group / Michael Holding Masters Cricket Tournament bowls off with eight overseas teams and eight local teams on October 20, 2018. The eight overseas teams will arrive on the island October 18. The overseas teams participating in this year’s tournament are defending champions, […]
By Bob LaMendola – Florida Department of Health in Broward BROWARD COUNTY – Would you like an activity that helped 91 percent of participants maintain their weight – or even lose pounds – during the holiday feasting season? If you said yes, join the 12th Annual “Eat Smart, Move More, Maintain Don’t Gain Holiday Challenge,” a […]
HMB Brownsville Law Academy Recognized As Most Outstanding 2018 ABA Law Day Student Program Activity MIAMI – The American Bar Association Public Education Division recently recognized the law firm of Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel, LLP for its ground breaking MDCPS legal studies partnership program at Brownsville Middle School as the Most Outstanding 2018 ABA Law Day Student […]
Broward County – The Broward County Commission unanimously approved Commissioner Dale V.C. Holness’ item to name the north wing of the Seventeenth Judicial Court of Florida after the late Thomas J. (TJ) Reddick, Jr., prominent attorney, and namesake of the TJ Reddick Bar Association, established in 1982 at the November 14th commission meeting. “I’ve been […]
FORT LAUDERDALE – Thousands of visitors to the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival on Sunday, November 11 interacted with pieces of history at the “Taste the Islands” Caribbean Culinary Museum and Theater. Guests were able to read about the origins of foods typical to the region, on a number of graphically illustrated poster boards. They were […]
Miami: The Unofficial Crossroads of the Caribbean MIAMI – Miami is the unofficial crossroads of the Caribbean, and Miami Book Fair has always included the most prominent writers from the region. Running November 11-18 on the Wolfson Campus of Miami Dade College in downtown Miami, this year, once again, weekend readings and discussions will feature more […]
City of Miramar Announces new City Manager, Vernon E. Hargray
MIRAMAR – The City of Miramar announced the selection of Mr. Vernon E. Hargray as its next City Manager. Mr. Hargray’s 3-year contract was approved by a 3-2 vote during a regular Commission Meeting on Monday, November 5, 2018. He is an accomplished Public Administrator with over 35 years of municipal management experience. His extensive public […]
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