New York, New York – A Jamaican-born Democratic legislator in New York has joined with the state’s Attorney General, Letitia James, in announcing the introduction of the Police Accountability Act.
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MIAMI —Today Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced that Eulois Cleckley will join Miami-Dade County as the new Director and CEO of the Department of Transportation and Public Works.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Police Commissioner Gary Griffith said Monday at least 250,000 people have applied for exemptions under the eight-hour curfew that came into effect last weekend in a bid to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The Trinidad and Tobago government Monday outlined plans to provide financial support to persons affected by the clampdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) as health authorities said at least one million people here needed to be vaccinated to achieve herd immunity from COVID-19.
WASHINGTON DC, - A Book of Condolences in honour of former Ambassador of Jamaica to Washington D.C, Anthony Johnson, will be opened for public signature at the Embassy of Jamaica, 1520 New Hampshire Avenue, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm on Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th May 2021.
The Miami Broward One Carnival Host Committee (MBOCHC) and the South Florida Carnival Bandleaders Association have announced that they will host the 37th annual Miami Carnival cultural festival on Columbus Day weekend.
Plantation, Fla. : On June 6, 2021, Island SPACE Caribbean Museum will host its inaugural celebration and fundraiser, Magic at the Museum. A fusion of Caribbean talent, celebrity and storytelling will demonstrate to online and in-person attendees how Island SPACE truly reflects its slogan, “a place where Caribbean cultures unite.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Four United States congressional representatives have announced the formation of the House Haiti Caucus, saying that it will work towards addressing serious issues plaguing the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country.
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent – The St. Vincent and the Grenadines government says farmers, as well as other people, employed in the volcano Red Zone will get income support of either EC$500 or EC$400 (One EC dollar=US$0.37 cents) per month for the rest of the year to help cope with loss of income as a result of the eruption of La Soufriere.
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands – The administration of Premier Andrew Fahie has increased the quarantine period for unvaccinated travelers entering the territory from four days to seven days.
MIAMI – Georgie Carter-Krell has devoted her life to sharing her son's legacy as a true American hero. He was killed in action during the Vietnam War at age of 19. She has kept his memory alive for more than 50 years with her thousands of hours volunteering on behalf of veterans and their mothers. This morning, Miami-Dade County Commission Chairman Jose “Pepe” Diaz, joined by fellow commissioners and the Mayor, presented her with a proclamation recognizing her selfless and remarkable journey.
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Behind Louise Lawrence’s friendly smile and pleasant manner is a steely resolve.
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Jamaica government has announced a four-week extension of measures aimed at curtailing the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic here amidst warnings that the extension could last for six weeks.