City of Miami Chairwoman and District 5 Commissioner Christine King is passionate about serving the public and has been since an early age. She was the first Guyanese American to be elected in the City of Miami and the first woman to be named Chairwoman of the Commission. Her mission for District 5 is for the community to be known for its culture, vibrancy and diversity – not for poverty or crime. With this mission in mind, she is working to make a lasting impression for future District 5 Commissioners to continue her legacy. Get to know the Commissioner and one of her most beloved initiatives ..read more

Be it a solo trip or a group tour, traveling to new places is all about having fun and creating long-lasting memories. You’ll discover new places, meet new people and explore new cultures. However, the worst thing about traveling is that it is often accompanied by unforeseen circumstances. Imagine losing your passport or having car trouble while in a foreign country. What will you do if you encounter such situations on your trip? This is why being prepared for the unexpected on trips can help you handle the situation effectively without ruining your trip. So, stick with us for some essential t ..read more

Gone are the days of old-fashioned pipes and homemade contraptions. Today, there’s a wide variety of sophisticated and user-friendly devices that cater to different preferences. From vaporizers to dab rigs, each device offers a unique way to enjoy the benefits of cannabis. We’ll walk you through the must-know cannabis devices that every modern consumer should be familiar with ahead of 4/20 in the Caribbean. So, buckle up; it’s going to be an exciting ride! This isn’t just about smoking anymore. It’s about experiencing cannabis in the best way possible, with gadgets that cater to every preferen ..read more

Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami Announces Spring Exhibitions and Programming — On view April 10 through October 6, 2024 — North Miami, FL – March 11, 2024 – The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) is pleased to announce its Spring 2024 programming, culminating in the opening of two exhibitions by artist Manuel Mathieu, World Discovered Under Other Skies and Dwelling on the Invisible, which will debut as the Haitian artist’s first, major solo presentation in the U.S. Alongside Mathieu’s works, a group show titled Collection Focus: Li ..read more

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (March 25, 2024) – With just over a month before the shotgun start, Palm Beach resident Rafe Cochran is laser-focused on his favorite project – the Eighth Annual Rafe Cochran Golf Classic – an event he’s hosted through Food For The Poor (FFTP) since grade school. Proceeds from the event, which will be held on Monday, April 29, at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fla., will support much-needed upgrades at the Brompton Primary School in Brompton, Jamaica. This will be the seventh school in Jamaica that Cochran has helped expand. “The classic is a ti ..read more

In a momentous celebration of women’s achievements during national Women’s History Month, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, the first Black woman to represent Florida’s 20th Congressional District, hosted the inaugural EmpowHER event.  Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick nominated 100 women across five award categories: Women in Arts & Culture Innovation, Women in Leadership Achievement, Women in Sports Excellence, Women in Humanitarian Service and Women in STEM Excellence, with 20 individuals selected in each category. From this remarkable pool of nominees, only five wom ..read more

Latangie Williams is a Jamaican-American immigration attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida. The mother of two initially aimed to become a celebrity criminal law attorney, but found her passion in immigration law. Today, she serves the needs of Jamaicans, locally and internationally, in her job and as the President of Jamaicans United, Inc. “I think the immigration work that I do is trailblazing as I am able to keep families united. The human trafficking work is also something that is important as it helps to prosecute traffickers while bringing victims out from the shadows,” said Williams. W ..read more

Caribbean museum co-founder recognized by Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick among local leaders for Women’s History Month Plantation, Florida: Board members at Island SPACE Caribbean Museum are bristling with pride this week, as their president and co-founder Calibe Thompson received news that she would be presented with US Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus McCormick’s EmpowHer Award for the category of “Women in Arts and Culture.” The sold out awards event will take place on Saturday, March 23rd in Fort Lauderdale. Thompson will be recognized for her “exceptional achievements within Flor ..read more

Fedleine Jerome, an emerging Haitian American actress, writer, director, and mother of two, recently showcased her acclaimed short film, “The Therapist,” at the prestigious 2024 Pan African Film Festival, marking another milestone in her creative journey. Hailing from Haiti, Fedleine and her family relocated to South Florida when she was just two years old. Despite the challenges of growing up in poverty, Fedleine’s unyielding determination propelled her to pursue theater and dance studies at the University of Florida on a full scholarship. Following graduation, she pursue ..read more

The four-day culinary event features programming and exclusive meals curated by world-renowned guest chefs, sponsored by U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and HexClad  Lovango Resort & Beach Club, the family-owned private island resort overlooking USVI’s Caneel Bay, unveils the second annual Taste of Lovango Festival, taking place between Wednesday, May 29-Saturday, June 1, 2024. The esteemed culinary event features exclusive meals curated by world-renowned guest chefs, creative cocktails from local partners, and an invigorating schedule of activities. Spanning four days, the ..read more