TAMPA – Today, Mayor Andrew Gillum participated in his first gubernatorial debate against Ron DeSantis on CNN. In response, Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Terrie Rizzo released the following statement: “Florida voters saw a clear contrast on the debate stage this evening. Andrew Gillum was optimistic, hopeful, substantive — and downright gubernatorial. Mayor Gillum made […]
BROWARD – Since 2000, a group of concerned Caribbean-Americans in South Florida has developed Voters’ Guides to help you 1) select the better candidates who may promote the interests of Caribbean-American people in South Florida, and 2) provide guidance on constitutional ballot amendments. We have watched various political news programs, read local and national newspapers, attended […]
MIAMI-DADE – Since 2000, a group of concerned Caribbean-Americans in South Florida has developed Voters’ Guides to help you 1) select the better candidates who may promote the interests of Caribbean-American people in South Florida, and 2) provide guidance on constitutional ballot amendments. We have watched various political news programs, read local and national newspapers, attended […]
PALM BEACH – Since 2000, a group of concerned Caribbean-Americans in South Florida has developed Voters’ Guides to help you 1) select the better candidates who may promote the interests of Caribbean-American people in South Florida, and 2) provide guidance on constitutional ballot amendments. We have watched various political news programs, read local and national […]
MIAMI – Jamaica’s newly appointed Consul General to Miami, R. Oliver Mair has assumed his position at the Consulate in downtown Miami. He will be responsible for consular affairs in 13 States of the Southern USA, as well as Bahamas and the Cayman Islands. Mr. Mair succeeds Mr. Franz Hall who has since assumed position as […]
MIAMI – Jamaica’s newly appointed Consul General to Miami, R. Oliver Mair has assumed his position at the Consulate in downtown Miami. He will be responsible for consular affairs in 13 States of the Southern USA, as well as Bahamas and the Cayman Islands. Mr. Mair succeeds Mr. Franz Hall who has since assumed position as […]
FORT LAUDERDALE – The Bahamas Tourist Office, Florida was represented at the recent Susan G. Komen More Than Pink™ Walk to benefit the fight against breast cancer. The walk that attracted thousands of breast cancer survivors and supporters took place at the Bayfront Park, Downtown, Miami. This year’s well attended event featured a number of […]
Partnership To Support The Overtown Youth Center MIAMI– Miami New Drama is proud to announce its partnership with the prestigious Mourning Family Foundation to present its Preview Night Fundraiser One Night in Miami on Thursday October 25th, 2018, 8pm at The Colony Theater on Lincoln Road on South Beach. “The Mourning Family Foundation and I […]
Derrick Scott Washington DC – The Inter-American Development Bank is to make over US$50 million dollars a year available for investment in a number of projects in Jamaica, through its investment arm, IDB Invest. Tourism, infrastructure, transportation, ports, roads, as well as in the financial sector are the areas identified to benefit, according IDB Invest General […]
ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Kenneth E. Mapp has expressed solidarity with the people of Trinidad & Tobago following the dangerous flooding that is seriously impacting residents in communities in various parts of Trinidad. “We in the Virgin Islands know all too well the struggles and the pain associated with natural disasters, as […]
Kingston, Jamaica – The Pan African Federalist Movement (PAFM) Jamaica members are in high gear preparing for travel to Accra, Ghana for the 60th Anniversary Commemoration of the All-African People’s Conference (AAPC@60) and the PAFM Pre-Congress. The commemoration is scheduled to take place in Accra, Ghana from Saturday December 8 to Thursday December 13, 2018. […]
NEW YORK – Legendary reggae artist Beres Hammond’s new album “Never Ending” has debuted at number one on the Billboard Reggae Chart in its first week according to VP Records. The album was also number one on iTunes in the US, UK, and Japan, within the first hour of its release. To launch the album, Beres […]
Chicago based artist collective to join Art Basel Week events December 4 – 6 at Penthouse Riverside Wharf CHICAGO – PIGMENT International, the artists’ collective, will host a three-day intimate salon event that includes an exhibition of fine art by some of the preeminent African American artists in the country. The event will be held at […]
Peter London Global Dance Company Returns to Miramar Cultural Center with ATLANTIC CROSSING MIRAMAR – The Miramar Cultural Center will host the Peter London Global Dance Company as they present their first International Cultural Dance Exchange featuring (CDT) of Jamaica – an elite Dance Company from the Island of Jamaica. Their performance, “ATLANTIC CROSSING”, will celebrate […]
St. Thomas takes Top Spot ST. THOMAS – St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands has been ranked the No. 1 Caribbean destination on Airbnb – with a 600 percent increase in bookings over last year. The Territory’s capital, Charlotte Amalie, earned that distinction on Airbnb, a marketplace for home rentals which has a number […]
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – Prime Minister, the Most Honourable, Andrew Holness has signalled that Jamaica’s Tourism is ripe for more investments given the consistent growth and development in the sector. Speaking at the official opening of the Excellence Group’s newest luxury resort at Oyster Bay, Trelawny, yesterday (October 18), Prime Minister Holness highlighted that, “Jamaica has […]
WILLEMSTAD – The Curaçao Tourism Development Foundation (CTDF) has announced the appointment of Paul Pennicook as Managing Director/CEO, effective immediately. A graduate of Cornell University, with a degree in Hotel Management and fluent in English and Spanish, Pennicook brings a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry having held senior executive positions in both the public and private […]
Is your small business ready to grow, but you’re not sure how to approach the task? Don’t fret! In this article, we’ll explore 20 simple ways to get your company on the path to growth! Set clear goals Before you start to grow your business, you need to know where you’re heading. What are your […]
Broward County – Broward County Commissioners will welcome world leaders and those seeking to do global business to the 2018 Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE) October 17-18 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center. The Prime Minister, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), His Excellency Bruno Tshibala, will serve as a panelist on the World Leaders & […]
Hamilton, Bermuda— Douglas Mello, the Managing Director of the Bermuda office of spirits giant Bacardi will be the keynote speaker at this month’s Bermuda Executive Forum in Miami, organised by the Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA). Mello, a Bermudian, who also serves as Vice President & Corporate Secretary of Shareholder Relations for Bacardi, will give […]
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, […]
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Le Plaza Hotel’s General Manager Marc Pierre-Louis hails Naomi Osaka’s stunning victory at the US Open as “an achievement of which all Haitians should be incredibly proud.” Speaking in the euphoric aftermath of the 20-year-old’s 6-2, 6-4 upset of 23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams last weekend, the Haitian hotelier congratulated the […]
New independent polls show tight Senate race tilting toward Nelson TAMPA – U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson took a swipe at his GOP opponent for lacking integrity, as he was campaigning across the state Monday with former Vice President Joe Biden. “At the end of the day, it’s all about trust and integrity,” Nelson told an […]
The Hope of Gillum and the Hate of DeSantis SOUTH FLORIDA – Watching the CNN Governor’s debate between Democrat Andrew Gillum, who would be the first Black governor of the state, and Republican Ron DeSantis, who is riding the coattails of Trump, representatives of the New Florida Majority issued the following: “Floridians want and deserve a […]
Broward County — The Broward County Supervisor of Elections Office is prepared to be of service to voters at the 22 Early Voting Sites scheduled for the 2018 General Election. Instead of voting at their polling place or voting by mail, voters may take advantage of Early Voting which will take place from Monday, October 22 […]
Nominations accepted through Nov. 30, 2018 Deerfield Beach – JM Family Enterprises, Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM Lexus are now accepting applications for the 27th annual African-American Achievers awards. The ceremony will recognize four inspirational African-Americans who set an example through community involvement and leadership in one of four categories: Arts & Culture; Business & […]
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Global Tourism Resilience & Crisis Management Centre today announced the Board of Directors including the Chairman of the Board, former United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary-General Dr. Taleb Rifai. The announcement was made by Jamaica’s Tourism Minister, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett, who also serves as Vice-Chairman of the Centre. Dr. Rifai […]
Nominations are Now Open for the 2019 African-American Achievers Awards
Nominations accepted through Nov. 30, 2018 Deerfield Beach – JM Family Enterprises, Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM Lexus are now accepting applications for the 27th annual African-American Achievers awards. The ceremony will recognize four inspirational African-Americans who set an example through community involvement and leadership in one of four categories: Arts & Culture; Business & […]
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