FT. LAUDERDALE - Caribbean-American Attorney Levi Williams is a partner with the law firm of Fertig and Gramling, in Ft. Lauderdale. In addition to his extensive law practice, Levi is actively involved in the South Florida community having served on boards such as the Urban League of Broward County, and Broward Community College Board of Trustees.
In 2007 he was appointed by Attorney General Bill McCollum to the newly formed Florida Council On The Social Status of Black Men and Boys and was elected by his fellow council...
Read More... Jamaica's Barbara Bailey Receives CARICOM Triennial Award ANTIGUA - Jamaica's Barbara Evelyn Bailey, Director of the Centre for Gender and Development Studies at the University of the West Indies has been selected as the recipient of the Ninth CARICOM Triennial Award for Women, 2008.
The Award was introduced in 1983 to recognize and honour Caribbean women who have made significant contributions to socio-economic development at the national and regional levels.
Professor Barbara Bailey has distinguished herself in the field of education, gender studies and research. She has been...
Read More... Paul van Putten, II joins the team at South Florida Caribbean News CORAL SPRINGS - South Florida Caribbean News continues to grow and expand its presence with the addition of Paul van Putten II as its Vice President of Operations.
With extensive experience in media, marketing and community engagement, Paul brings extensive knowledge and prowess to the well established team at South Florida Caribbean News.
"South Florida Caribbean News is excited about this new addition to its team and is looking forward to continued growth and expansion as the premier provider of news and information...
Read More... HOT 105 Salutes Caribbean-Americans in South Florida HOLLYWOOD - HOT 105 saluted several South Florida Caribbean Americans in Business, Community, and Volunteer Leadership Roles at a reception held at the Hilton Hotel in Dania Beach in honor of Caribbean American Heritage Month.
The honorees were:
Neki Mohan - Excellence in Media
Local 10 reporter/anchor Neki Mohan has worked throughout the country, but she feels most at home here in South Florida.
Born in New York and raised in Trinidad and Tobago, Neki connects with the thousands in the Caribbean community...
Read More... Trinidadian receives proclamation from the City of Lauderhill
LAUDERHILL - On June 9th 2008 Dennis Hardial, a Trinidadian-American and resident of South Florida was awarded a Proclamation by Richard J. Kaplan, Mayor along with the City Commission of Lauderhill, for his hard work and efforts in the community.
June 9, 2008 was proclaimed as: “Dennis Hardial Day” in appreciation and gratitude for his past and future contributions and with great respect and honor, as he is one of the City’s most valuable supporter who has truly made a worthwhile and meaningful difference for the residents...
Read More... Bahamian author finds poetry in family, friends and faith
WESTON - As a New Year begins, resolutions are often made with regards to family, friends and faith.
Collis Sherman Bell, an educator and novice author, who was born in Bimini, Bahamas and currently lives in South Florida has published her first book, “Pockets of My Heart”. Bell’s book celebrates family, friends and faith and is a labor of love.
Collis Sherman Bell whets your appetite for fresh and contemporary poetry in ‘Pockets of My Heart’. Bell uses humor, wit and strong emotions to paint vivid and colorful...
Read More... Irwine Clare & Family honored at Merritone Family Funday in New York
NEW YORK - The 11th annual Merritone Family Fun Day, the largest Caribbean family event of its kind in North America was recently launched in fine style at the brand new multi million dollar Cox Nissan showroom, 3660 Boston Road, Bronx, New York.
Team Jamaica Bickle's CEO Irwine Clare and his family (daughter Kayla, son Irwine, Jr. and wife Karen) were the proud recipients of the 3rd annual Caribbean American Family of the Year Appreciation Award' which was presented to the family by Keith Cox, for being exemplary role models...
Read More... South Florida's Caribbean Bar Association helping others to become US Citizens FT. LAUDERDALE - On Saturday, June 21, the Caribbean Bar Association hosted its Annual Citizenship Drive, Voter's Registration Drive and Community Panel on Immigration, Family Law, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Customs, Financial Education and Reverse Mortgage at the African American Research Library in Fort Lauderdale.
Throughout the day, CBA volunteers assisted members of the community interested in becoming citizens.
The expert panel, moderated by local radio personality, Sir Rockwell, also provided information about current...
Read More... Jamaican Diaspora Elects Advisory Board Leadership At Third Biennial Conference
South Florida Attorney Marlon A. Hill re-elected to serve two-year term as representative for Southern U.S. KINGSTON, Jamaica - At the 3rd Biennial Conference of the Jamaican Diaspora in Kingston, Jamaica, over 700 delegates from the United Kingdom, Canada, the Caribbean, Cuba, South Africa, and the United States convened for a series of workshops and dialogue with each other, the Government of Jamaica, and Jamaican private sector under the theme, “Borderless Partnership for National Development”.
On both days,...
Read More... Team Jamaica Bickle CEO to be honored
NEW YORK - Team Jamaica Bickle CEO Irwine Clare and his family will be recipients of the third annual 'Caribbean American Family of the Year Appreciation Award' presented by Grace Tropical Rhythms for being exemplary role models and in acknowledgment of their long-standing commitment to the greater Caribbean American community in the tri-state area.
The award will be presented at the 11th annual Merritone Outdoor Picnic and Family Fun Day, which will be held on Sunday, July 13, 2008 at Lake Quassy, Route 64, Middlebury,...
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