Fort Lauderdale, FL - Florida’s Caribbean-American Congresswoman, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, (D-20th District), presented the 2025 Women in Leadership Achievement Award to Felicia J. Persaud, an award-winning, Guyana-born, U.S.-based Caribbean immigrant and trailblazing multi-media journalist, news editor, immigration columnist, advocate, and entrepreneur, during the prestigious second EmpowHER Awards to mark Women’s History Month, on Saturday, March 29th.

Fort Lauderdale, FL — The Jamaican Women of Florida (JWOF) proudly welcomes its newly elected Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term—an extraordinary group of women poised to lead with passion, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to impact. This dynamic leadership team represents the strength, resilience, and excellence that define JWOF, setting the stage for an exciting future of growth and empowerment.

In Florida, juveniles facing misdemeanor or non-violent crimes, such as drug offenses, may have the opportunity to go through Teen Court. This program allows offenders to have their records wiped clean by facing a jury of their adolescent peers.

NEW YORK, NY  – The Martinique Tourism Authority is celebrating a special cinematic showcase honoring the trailblazing work of Martinican filmmaker Euzhan Palcy, taking place at Metrograph Theater in New York City on Friday, April 4, 2025.

The Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) Technical College Career Expo which took place on Wednesday, February 12th was a major hit, drawing over 800 attendees to The Miami-Dade Fair and Exposition for an evening filled with energy and opportunity! From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, students, parents, and community members gathered to delve into hands-on demonstrations of M-DCPS's top-tier technical programs in healthcare, technology, construction, and skilled trades.

Port of Spain, Trinidad – Health Brands is now Aventa Jamaica. This name change follows a larger rebranding exercise undertaken by Trinidad-based Agostini Limited. Aventa Jamaica (Health Brands) is part of the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare group of companies operated by Agostini Limited.

North Miami, FL —With a legacy of powerful poetry, electrifying performances, and unwavering dedication to spoken word culture, ON THE B SIDE celebrates an incredible 24 years of keeping the art of spoken word alive in South Florida. A month-long celebration will feature events filled with passion, talent, and unforgettable moments. The South Florida community is invited to join as On The B Side kicks off National Poetry Month, with festivities starting on April 4, 2025, culminating in a grand Poetry Slam on April 28, 2025.

Washington, DC - A plaque is to be unveiled in Atlanta, Georgia to honor Jamaica’s first national hero, Rt. Excellency Marcus Mosiah Garvey, later this month.

The Miami Broward Carnival Host Committee extends its heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, and loved ones of Joey Ng Wai, who passed away yesterday at the age of 54 after battling pneumonia. A musical director, gifted guitarist, and the visionary behind Imij and Company (known initially as Second Imij), Joey was a true icon in the Caribbean music industry.

It is quite common that years after people pool their resources together to jointly buy property, the demands of life may force one of the joint owners to take advantage of opportunities for a better life overseas. That can sometimes result in that person leaving the other joint owner in sole possession of the property. This is a frequent case in matrimonial property or family property where one party migrates overseas in the financial interest of the family.

MIAMI, FL.  —The Greater Miami (FL), Dade County (FL) and Miami-Biscayne Bay (FL) Chapters of The Links, Incorporated will hold a Black Family Wellness Expo: Pathways to Health on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex, 3000 NW 199 Street in Miami Gardens from 9:00am to 3:00pm, in an effort to reduce health and economic disparities and to save and improve lives in the Black community. This effort in Miami Dade County is aimed at addressing Pediatric and Senior/Family Wellness, Women’s and Men’s Health that negatively impact(s) the health and quality of life for many in this community. The local event is a part of The Links, Incorporated’s nationwide Black Family Wellness Expos being held across the country on March 15, 2025,1 which aims to leverage its entire membership in the effort to improve outcomes for Black families.

New York, New York - Jamaican born Pastor, Motivational Speaker and Life Coach Reverend Marie Berbick was recently awarded the prestigious President's Lifetime Achievement Award by the outgoing Joe Biden Administration.