St. Lucia Distillers has unveiled plans for what is likely to be the region’s most exciting rum tour. A groundbreaking ceremony has taken place for the SAINT LUCIA RUM EXPERIENCE – it is being described as a ‘bold new investment’ Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre was among dignitaries invited to St. Lucia Distillers for the […]
Jamaica,Ocho Rios,24 January 2020: Arial view of Hotels,resorts on the beach in Jamaica,Ocho Rios. (Shutterstock) By Juergen T Steinmetz, ETurboNews Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says that his ministry has made it a priority to re-imagine the local tourism sector by creating strategic policies, programs, and initiatives that can aid in building resilience and […]
Congresswoman Yvette Clarke speaks at a press conference on maternal health outside Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn on January 16, 2022 in New York City. (Shutterstock) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), and Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (US-VI), the Co-Chairs of the Congressional Caribbean Caucus, released the following statement regarding their […]
By C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald Kerlie Leonce wasn’t always proud to be Haitian. A first-generation American, Leonce doesn’t speak Creole and, a times, felt ostracized because of it, as if she always had to prove herself to other Haitians. At one point, Leonce even began introducing herself as “Kelly” because she was ashamed […]
America’s strength has always been rooted in our diversity. Since our Nation’s founding, generation after generation of immigrants have helped build this country, and the prosperity and opportunity that draw so many immigrants to America would not be possible without the contributions and legacies of Caribbean Americans. Today, millions of Caribbean Americans strengthen our country […]
Editorial credit: a katz / Shutterstock.com By Wiredja.com Grenada’s two main political parties on Wednesday June 1, 2022, nominated 41 candidates to contest all 15 seats up for grabs in the June 23, 2022, general election. Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell is leading the ruling New National Party (NNP) into the election and is hoping […]
Summer is officially a few weeks away, the time of year when people get out of the house and bask outside with friends and family. The United States celebrates the last Monday in May as Memorial Day. It is considered the unofficial start to summer. It is a time filled with travels and leisure, with […]
Photo Credit: Katrina Hajagos Brooklyn, NY — Council Member Crystal Hudson will introduce legislation central to her ‘Black Agenda For New York City’ policy platform at June 2 City Council Stated Meeting. The four bills seek to address issues of racial, economic, and education justice in New York City: Black maternal mortality, universal child care, […]
By WiredJA News Team WASHINGTON DC, Thursday May 26, 2022 – Chairman of the CARICOM Council for National Security and Law Enforcement (CONSLE) and Jamaica’s National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang, says the illicit trafficking of illegal firearms is a significant challenge for the region. Addressing today’s Committee meeting on Hemispheric Security at the Organization […]
By Livern Barrett, Jamaica Gleaner Two Jamaicans are among 19 people who have been jailed on a range of criminal charges for their alleged involvement in a “sophisticated” international narcotics scheme, a top American law enforcement official has disclosed. The scheme operated in Jamaica, Colombia and the United States. The scheme was allegedly used to […]