2018 Duval County Midterm General Elections Ballot Caribbean Voters Guide
Download your sample ballot: https://www.duvalelections.com/Voter-Information/My-Sample-Ballot Vote by Mail Request (by Oct. 31): https://www.duvalelections.com/Voter-Information/Vote-By-Mail#mail Early Voting (Oct. 22 – Nov. 4) (any of the 23 locations): https://www.duvalelections.com/General-Information/Learn-About-Elections/About-Early-Voting#early Election Day (Nov. 6) (must go to your designated precinct: https://www.duvalelections.com/Voter-Information/Precinct-Finder#where US Senator: Bill Nelson Congressional District 4 George Ges Selmont Governor: Andrew D. Gillum/Chris King […]
2018 Hillsborough County Midterm General Election Ballot Recommendations – Caribbean Voters Guide
Successful Tips for the Engaged Voter: Make a plan to vote. You must whether you will vote by mail, at an early voting location or on Election Day Download your sample ballot to understand who and what you will be voting on Start conducting research and asking questions about candidates and constitutional amendments Take advantage […]
On this day in Jamaican History: The musical “Jamaica” starring Lena Horne opened at the Imperial Theater in New York City
On October 31, 1957, the musical “Jamaica” opened at the Imperial Theater in New York City. It ran for 558 performances until closing on April 11, 1959. Billed as a “Musical Comedy in Two Acts,” the show was written by E. Y. Harburg, who also wrote the song lyrics, and Fred Saidy. The music was […]
November 2018 Caribbean American Voter’s Guide – PALM BEACH COUNTY
Since 2000, a group of concerned Caribbean-Americans in South Florida, has developed Voters’ Guides to help you 1) select the better candidates who may promote the interests of Caribbean-American people in South Florida, and 2) provide guidance on constitutional ballot amendments. We have watched various political news programs, read local and national newspapers, attended town […]
Vegan Jamaican Restaurant Moves to Brick-and-Mortar Venue in Eatonville, Florida
DaJen Eats Cafe & Creamery, a popular vegan Jamaican restaurant, is moving into a new brick-and-mortar space in Eatonville, Florida. The move was announced via Instagram post that shared its origin story. The restaurant began as a vegan café in a gas station. The founders wanted to show the public that “getting delicious vegan food […]
Usain Bolt Rated as “Ultimate Superhuman”
Jamaica’s eight-time Olympic champion, former sprinter, and current footballer Usain Bolt has been rated as the “Ultimate Superhuman” in a study of 2,000 adult humans performed to coincide with the return to television of “The Gifted.” The FOX program partnered with Greg Whyte, former Olympian and Professor of Physiology, to create an “anatomical blueprint” developed […]
Photo Highlights: Miami’s Temperature Elevated During Carnival Fever 2018
It was bacchanal time in Miami over Columbus Day weekend! The 34th annual Miami-Broward Carnival celebration was nothing short of a cultural spectacle—which capped off the annual Caribbean Carnival season with an ostentatious display of West Indian music, fashion and culture. Aside from the many masquerade bands that strutted their stuff in competition for prizes, […]
Listen to the Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending October 26, 2018.
This is a Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending October 26, 2018. The JAMAICA WEEKLY News Summary Podcast is brought to you by Jamaicans.com. For past Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Podcasts please visit https://www.youtube.com/outofmanyonline
November 2018 Caribbean American Voter’s Guide—MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
Since 2000, a group of concerned Caribbean-Americans in South Florida, has developed Voters’ Guides to help you 1) select the better candidates who may promote the interests of Caribbean-American people in South Florida, and 2) provide guidance on constitutional ballot amendments. We have watched various political news programs, read local and national newspapers, attended town […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending October 26th, 2018
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES JAMAICAN GOVERNMENT CONSIERS INTERGENERATIONAL MORTGAGES Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness said his government is considering the introduction of an intergenerational or 60-year mortgage program. The program would be offered through the National Housing Trust (NHT(. Holness made his announcement at the NHT’s groundbreaking ceremony for Friendship Oaks in St. Elizabeth. […]