SOUTH FLORIDA – The US Caribbean Strong Relief fund has been established following Hurricanes Irma and Maria as they have impacted several islands in the eastern Caribbean with catastrophic destruction. There has been widespread damage to infrastructure, homes, and the lives of thousands of citizens. Health facilities have also suffered serious damages hampering the rapid […]
Roseau, Dominica – Hartley Henry, the principal Advisor to Dominica’s Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit was able to provide the following update after the passing of Hurricane Maria over the island of Dominica. It’s 4:30 am and I just spoke with Prime Minister Skerrit via satellite phone. He and family are fine. Dominica is not!! Tremendous […]
DOMINICA – The eye of Hurricane Maria passed over the Commonwealth of Dominica last night and into the early hours of Tuesday morning (Sept 19th). Even while it was still impacting, the Prime Minister of Dominica, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit posted the following: “Initial reports are of widespread devastation. So far we have lost all what […]
SOUTH FLORIDA – So, you are getting ready to invite your non-Caribbean friends to the biggest Caribbean Fête in South Florida, Miami Carnival and they are hearing Caribbean words & phrases that they don’t understand. So to help all the non-Caribbean people who plan to come out and enjoy Miami Carnival events taking place, September […]
SOUTH FLORIDA – Robert Christopher Riley hails from the Flatbush section of Brooklyn (NY), but has deep Caribbean roots, as he was raised by his Trinidadian mother and grandmother while having a father from Barbados. Riley is a graduate of Brooklyn Technical High School (‘98) where he earned a Regents diploma before attending Lehigh University (’03) […]
SOUTH FLORIDA – The US Caribbean Strong Relief fund has been established following Hurricanes Irma and Maria as they have impacted several islands in the eastern Caribbean with catastrophic destruction. There has been widespread damage to infrastructure, homes, and the lives of thousands of citizens. Health facilities have also suffered serious damages hampering the rapid […]
Hurricanes Irma & Maria relief effort community Town Hall Meeting Sept. 20th MIAMI GARDENS – In an effort to support the Eastern Caribbean Islands that have been affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, South Florida Caribbean community, business, culture and entertainment leaders from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties in collaboration with The Miami Foundation will conduct a Community Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, September 20th, […]
BROWARD COUNTY – Power has been restored to all Broward County Public Schools and schools and offices will reopen Monday, September 18, 2017, following Hurricane Irma. As of Sunday morning, September 17, 2017, Florida Power & Light has restored power to all District schools, including the three schools – Attucks Middle School, Pompano Beach Middle School and […]
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – Citizens and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis, including Prime Minister, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, are once again giving God thanks for sparing the twin-island Federation the full impact of Hurricane Maria – the third hurricane in as many weeks to threaten the nation. “We are deeply appreciative that again we […]
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Government of the United States Virgin Islands is working to assess damage to the Territory following the passage of Hurricane Maria. The eye of the Category 5 storm passed south of St. Croix overnight (Tuesday into early Wednesday morning), bringing with it hurricane-force winds, heavy rainfall and flooding. The islands […]
Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris pledges support to emergency services affected by Hurricane Maria BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris was out early Wednesday morning to personally assess the extent of damages done to homes, businesses and […]
NEW YORK – Soca Viking, Bunji Garlin is back with an energetic visual for his single ‘Big Bad Soca’, featured on his album, “Turn Up” which was released September 1st. The video features candid scenes of Trinidad Carnival along with stunning studio shots of beautiful masqueraders and dancers. Directed by Tom Swindell, the video embodies the […]
SOUTH FLORIDA – This year’s Miami Carnival 2017 Grand Marshal is Kimberley McDowell, Miss Jamaica World-Most Sociable 2016. The South Florida Caribbean News Team had the opportunity to get “up close and personal” with Kimberley McDowell to learn more about her love for Soca music and carnival. Favorite Color KM: Black Favorite Soca Artist KM: […]
SOUTH FLORIDA – So, you are getting ready to invite your non-Caribbean friends to the biggest Caribbean Fête in South Florida, Miami Carnival and they are hearing Caribbean words & phrases that they don’t understand. So to help all the non-Caribbean people who plan to come out and enjoy Miami Carnival events taking place, September […]
Excursions, Tour Operators, Restaurants and Hotels in Antigua welcome visitors St. John’s, Antigua – Antigua is back to offering world-class excursions and adventures across Antigua. Popular activities in Antigua, from Stingray City to zip-lining adventures to safari land tours to cruises, sea circumnavigation and snorkeling tours are available once again. Tour operators have re-opened after […]
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks & Caicos Islands – The Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority (TCIAA) announces the resumption of flight operations at Providenciales as at 11am today (Sept. 11th), local time, following the passage of Hurricane Irma. The Airports Authority remains committed to the safety of aircraft, passengers, staff and other users of the airport. We regret […]
Basseterre, St. Kitts – We are pleased to report that the Federation ( St Kitts ) is virtually unscathed following the passage of Hurricane Irma. Considering the minimal damage that was sustained, the islands’ tourism providers are in the process of reopening. Hotels are returning to business as usual and guests are continuing to enjoy […]
Fort Lauderdale – Island Syndicate, a South Florida media, arts and entertainment company, has officially begun production of a high-end lifestyle publication – Island Origins Magazine – designed to provide readers with the latest in things Caribbean-American, from celebrity and culture to dining and travel. The limited edition special summer issue featured culinary themes related […]
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration has added more counties to the disaster declaration in Florida affected by Hurricane Irma that began on Sept. 4, 2017. The disaster declaration covers the counties of Broward, Charlotte, Clay, Collier, Duval, Flagler, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach, Pinellas, Putnam, Sarasota and Saint Johns in Florida […]
NEW YORK – The Jamaica Tourist Board invites New Yorkers to experience the “sights, sounds and tastes” of Jamaica through the colorful and interactive Feel the Vibe Pop Up Shop in the Soho neighborhood of Manhattan, New York. From Thursday, September 21 to Sunday, September 24, the public can visit the shop at 393 Broadway, which will be transformed into an island […]
By Prof Ravi Chaturvedi TORONTO, Canada – Kerry Packer, the Australian television tycoon brought colour and spectacle in cricket by founding the rebel World Series Cricket (WSC) in 1977-78. The night cricket was a revolution in cricket. The introduction of coloured-clothing (instead of white), black-sight screen and white balls was an attractive spectacle. The recent […]
Lauderhill – Since 2009, soccer enthusiasts in the southeast USA and the Caribbean throng Lauderhill’s Sports Complex for the annual Jamaica High School Alumni Soccer Tournament (JHSASN). The two-day event is known amongst “ballers” and sports enthusiasts as the areas premiere Caribbean sporting competition. “This event has become such a cultural convening; and is another great reflection […]
By Prof Ravi Chaturvedi TORONTO, Canada – Sabina Park is a scenic cricket ground and the home of the Kingston Cricket Club since 1895. The spectacular Blue Mountains, (world famous for Blue Mountain coffee) form a picturesque and ornamental backdrop with Kingston harbour adding to its scenic beauty. The stands have their own aura, especially […]
San Juan, Puerto Rico – The Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) has issued a statement encouraging all industry stakeholders to finish all emergency preparations as soon as possible and safeguard the lives of all staff members and guests. The path of Hurricane María directly over Puerto Rico is imminent and will be a dangerous incident, the […]
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – It’s been just over a week since the dangerous category 5 Hurricane Irma first made landfall, ravaging the once charming surrounds of the island of Barbuda and leaving behind the pummelled remains of homes, schools, village shops – 90 per cent of the buildings. In the ensuing days we witnessed nature at […]
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands is extending its gratitude to its cruise and airline partners for transporting visitors and residents out of the district of St. Thomas and St. John following the passage of Hurricane Irma. Commissioner of Tourism Beverly Nicholson-Doty thanked the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), Norwegian Cruise Line […]
MIAMI-DADE – Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho announced today (Sunday, Sept. 17th) that schools in Miami-Dade will re-open tomorrow, Monday, September 18th. Monday morning, it is important that parents, students, and staff understand what to expect. Because of the issues with inoperable traffic lights and debris, school bus service may experience delays. All bus […]
CHENGDU, China – Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has been appointed as the coordinator of the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) newly formed Disaster Recovery Working Group for the affected States in the Caribbean. The programme was formed to meet the needs of member states that have been recently impacted by powerful natural […]
The Caribbean Bar Association set to celebrate its annual awards gala
Juliet Roulhac, Esq among honorees at Caribbean Bar Association’s Annual Awards Gala MIAMI – On Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., the Caribbean Bar Association (“CBA”) will celebrate its 21st Annual Scholarship and Awards Gala at the Conrad Miami, 1395 Brickell Avenue, Miami. The Gala is the largest fundraiser for the CBA’s Scholarship Program, […]
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