BASSETERRE, St. Kitts,  – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis moved to strengthen the Federation’s gaming industry and protect the nation’s international reputation as a responsible member of the global community, with the passing of the Gaming (Control) Bill, 2021 on Thursday.

WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announcement of $13 million in funding to the V.I.Housing Authority to provide affordable housing, community development and economic opportunity, and support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness:

The last living Wailer is no more. Minutes after news broke on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 of the passing of the legendary Bunny Wailer, born Neville O'Riley Livingston, the tributes began pouring in.

OPA-LOCKA, Fl. —  Over one hundred public officials, community based organizations, and district one residents gathered to join Miami-Dade County Commission Vice Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III, City of Opa-locka Mayor Matthew Pigatt, Commissioner Joseph L. Kelley, Vice-Mayor Veronica Williams, and the City of Opa-locka City Commission for the Public Dedication and Codesignation Ceremony for Commissioner Barbara Jordan Way on March 24. 

Plantation, Fla. : On Monday, March 8, eight consuls general from across the Caribbean and India, as well as Broward County Commissioner Dale Holness and a number of business leaders, convened at Island SPACE Caribbean Museum. The gathering marked the first in-person meeting of the current Caribbean consular cohort, and was celebrated with a tour of the first Caribbean heritage museum in the western hemisphere, followed by talks and a meal.

The Union of Jamaican Alumni Associations (UJAA) out of New York have sent yet another shipment of lap-top and tablet devices to their schools in Jamaica, valued at J$3-million, to complement the J$ 11-million worth of equipment sent last week, putting the total donation so far to J$-14 million.

MIAMI, Florida,  — As the Caribbean tourism and hospitality industry continues to respond and adapt to challenges arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), the region’s leading association representing the interests of the private sector, has launched Forward Together, an initiative which encourages industry stakeholders to join their colleagues in supporting the trade association.

MIRAMAR, FL  – The City of Miramar will celebrate Women’s History Month by spotlighting female leaders who have impacted their community, shattered glass ceilings and who are considered present-day trailblazers.

Kingston, Jamaica: – The Urban Development Corporation is pleased to announce that Harmony Beach Park is the new name for its flagship project in Montego Bay. Harmony Beach Park emerged as the winning submission for the Corporation’s ‘Name the Park’ competition, which ran for three weeks in August 2020. Over 250 entries were received via the competition website, social media platforms, and through drop-off boxes. The Corporation congratulates Mr Kevon McIntosh who has copped the top prize courtesy the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF). Harmony Beach Park, a free access, public beach facility will be opened to the public within the next few weeks. 

SANTIAGO – The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) says representatives from 33 regional countries, 20 United Nations agencies and other organizations have reaffirmed their commitment to implementing the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

DANIA BEACH, FL  – Although the recently passed COVID relief bill extends free internet service to millions of eligible Americans effective the end of February, Q Link Wireless – a major provider of mobile phone and internet services – today announced it will offer that free service immediately and provide new customers with a free tablet.

Kingston, Jamaica./CMMInc…The premier fundraising event of the David “Wagga” Hunt (DWH) Scholarship Foundation was held on Sunday, January 31, 2021.  The event which was streamed live on the foundation’s YouTube channel saw patrons in the Diaspora and locally, tuning in.