WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, April 18th, Congresswoman Barbara Lee released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s new policies further restricting U.S. relations with Cuba: “The Trump Administration’s announcement today on the implementation of Title III or Helms-Burton flies in the face of decades of bipartisan consensus and will only serve to further isolate […]
To the Editor: I am writing in response to the March 26, 2019 article on South Florida Caribbean News entitled “Florida Senate Passes Bill SB7030 to Arm Teachers”. Really? Strongly opposed by Floridians? “This bill is dangerous, it’s unnecessary, and it’s unpopular.” I think the media does lie, you are lying to your readers. Endangering […]
WASHINGTON, DC – As a founding member of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, Representative Donna Shalala (FL-27) announced the launch of the new caucus to primarily serve the Black community and call greater attention to the national crisis of worsening maternal health outcomes for Black women. The Caucus launched under the leadership of Reps. Alma […]
Wayne Messam: “I’m Running to be Your Champion” MIRAMAR — Today as we mark the 51st anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s last march alongside striking sanitation workers in Memphis, Mayor Wayne Messam announces his campaign for President of the United States. In a new video entitled “Your Champion,” Wayne shares his own story of […]
Tallahassee — A year out from the 2020 presidential primary, the Florida Democratic Party is laying the groundwork to take back the White House and elect Democrats up and down the ballot. Under the leadership of Chair Terrie Rizzo, the Florida Democratic Party is growing its data, field, finance, and communications teams and expanding its […]
SOUTH FLORIDA – For decades, Jamaicans have named political activity “Politricks”, I suspect not even knowing how accurate the description is and continues to be. Take the firing of a cabinet minister in Jamaica two days ago. Some see this as decisive and just what the country needs. That might be true, but it is […]
Florida Democratic Party Commits to Registering 200,000 Voters by 2020 Primary FORT LAUDERDALE – The Florida Democratic Party announced Wednesday it is making a $2 Million investment in Voter Registration ahead of the 2020 Elections. With the investment the party is committing to registering 200,000 voters before the 2020 Presidential primary. “This investment is monumental […]
WASHINGTON, DC – President Donald Trump will welcome the leaders of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the Dominican Republic, the Republic of Haiti, Jamaica, and Saint Lucia on Friday, March 22, 2019, for a meeting at Mar-a-Lago. President Trump’s meeting with the Caribbean leaders will reaffirm our strong friendship with and commitment to these countries, […]
Disappointed but not Deterred MIRAMAR – Despite only receiving 11 percent of the votes in Tuesday’s (March 12th) Miramar elections, a “disappointed, but not deterred,” Gilling said after learning the results of the election. “Tonight, after a long and competitive campaign, I lost my bid for Miramar Commissioner. While I am naturally disappointed, my awesome […]
First-Generation American, Football Star, Climate-Conscious Business Owner & Two-Term Mayor to Visit South Carolina March 23rd MIRAMAR — Today, first-generation American, national college football champion, successful climate-conscious business owner and South Florida Mayor Wayne Messam will launch a presidential exploratory committee and new website as he weighs a run for the White House in 2020. […]
Christopher Chaplin is Jamaica’s New Honorary Consul in Philadelphia
by Derrick Scott Washington, DC – Jamaica has installed a new Honorary Consul, Christopher Chaplin to cover the country’s consular affairs in the state of Pennsylvania, from his base in Philadelphia. Mr. Christopher Chaplin’s appointment became effective April 2. He succeeds the late Dr. Alston Meade, filling a position that had been vacant for the […]
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