Jews in Jamaica: A Long History & Three “Firsts”

According to David Stephen Cohen Henriques, rabbi at Shaare Shalom, a synagogue with a congregation that can trace its Jewish roots back to Europeans who came to the Americas with Columbus, Jews were among the first people to come to Jamaica. They came on a number of voyages, working on ships. As they were expelled […]

Orlando Carnival Celebrates 30 Years, May 28th, 2017, Orlando

When:  Sunday May 28th, 2017 Where:  Downtown Orlando, Parade moves along Church Street, between the Amway Arena and the Citrus Bowl What:  30th Anniversary of Orlando Carnival with a Free Parade and Festival A little over 30 years ago, an influx of Caribbean people arrived in Central Florida.  With their arrival to the area they […]

Daughter of Jamaican Entertainer Anthony Cruz Shot and Killed in Florida

The 15-year-old daughter of popular Jamaican entertainer Anthony Cruz. Shanice Smith, was shot and killed, along with her mother, Florida. Kevin Nelson, 32, surrendered to police in Sunrise, Florida, following five hours of negotiation with law enforcement authorities. The bodies of the two women were found shortly after Nelson’s surrender. Nelson was taken into custody […]