NEW YORK - In 1988, a scholarship to study for an International Baccalaureate diploma in British Columbia, Canada, took me away from the comforts of home in Barbados at 16 and literally and figuratively changed the trajectory of my life.   

NEW YORK – The National African American Reparations Commission (NAARC) has welcomed the support of United States lawmakers who have publicly expressed support for legislation on reparations for slavery and the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade that is being championed by U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.

The possibilities of a Caribbean future is the focus of an exhibition featuring the works of 14 artists from the region currently on display in South Florida.

In Feb. 1962, a new Constitution was approved by the Legislature and Premier Norman Manley called general elections.

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania - Nearly two years have passed since Usain Bolt’s final competitive appearance on the global stage. But fans attending the recent Penn Relays here, where the Jamaican last raced in 2010, still welcomed the timely tip-of-the-hat to the former sprint sensation.

FRANCE - One of the most pleasant surprises at the FIFA Women’s World Cup here wasn’t the outstanding level of soccer, but the strong support for Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz, who made the Caribbean’s first ever appearance at the game’s biggest tournament.

The Commandant of the Belize Coast Guard is proud to acknowledge Lieutenant Alma Pinelo for receiving the Honor Graduate award after successfully completing the International Maritime Officer Course at the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center in Yorktown, Virginia, U.S.A.

President Donald Trump is pushing to raise the entry requirements for Caribbean nationals and other immigrants who wish to make the United States their permanent home.

COCONUT CREEK, Fla.  – Findinga source for clean water is no easy task for the poor living in undeveloped communities throughout the world. But it’s especially hard for children who often are responsible for collectingwater for their families.

MIAMI —No matter your child's thirst for adventure or budding interests, they can enjoy being artists, athletes, cheerleaders, nature detectives, and so much more, all summer long while enjoying the pure fun of just being kids. The Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department’s “We Have a Camp for That!” summer program offers a bounty of kids’ “favorite things,” ensuring their school break is thrilling and memorable. 

MIAMI-DADE – County Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava partnered with Rebuilding Together Miami-Dade to sponsor National Rebuilding Day 2019 in South Dade on Saturday, April 27.  Nearly 200 volunteers answered the call to service and joined forces to provide critical home repairs for vulnerable homeowners, and to help revitalize South Dade neighborhoods.

COCONUT CREEK, Fla.  –Rafe Cochran is a talented and generous 14-year-old, who isn’t shy about his passion for golf or his philanthropic mission. The Fourth Annual Rafe Cochran Golf Classic fundraising tournament was at Banyan Cay Resort & Golf in West Palm Beach on Saturday.