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Can Romney defend home court?

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:34:11 GMT

As the Michigan Republican presidential primary approaches on February 28, Detroit native and presidential candidate Mitt Romney faces a showdown with former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum.

Santorum has become a formidable challenger to Romney since his unexpected primary win in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri on February 7.

Just a few weeks ago in Michigan, where Romney handily won that state's 2008

SoFla programs slashed by federal budget cuts

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:15:14 GMT

Several programs serving low income communities in South Florida, including senior citizens and children, will be severely slashed due to cuts by the federal government in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). Funding for recipients in the City of Miami has been cut by $2.5 million for the financial year 2012/13, effective April 1, with over $6 million

Broward County Redistricting suit officially filed

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:00:19 GMT

On Tuesday, February 22, Broward Citizens for Fair Districts filed a lawsuit against Broward County in the United States District Court regarding the redrawn Broward County Commission district map that was approved on December 13, 2011. Additional plaintiffs include Christopher L. Smith, Perry Thurston, and the T.J. Reddick Bar Association.

The plaintiffs strongly affirm that the district map approved on

New bureau stops debt collector abuse

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:52:46 GMT

South Florida consumers perpetually harassed by debt collectors may get some relief through the new federal department, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

Last week the director of the Bureau, Richard Cordray, announced new proposals to regulate the largest debt collection agencies and credit bureaus that sell consumer credit reports.

Martin Goodin, of Tamarac, a former collections supervisor with several years of

Still no in-state tuition for children of illegal immigrants

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:45:51 GMT

For the second time in weeks, the Florida Legislature has defeated a bill making children of undocumented parents eligible for in-state college tuition fees. Children of illegal immigrants, regardless of immigration status, must pay out-of-state tuition fees, which are between 300 to 400 percent more than in-state fees. This current law even alienates students that are U.S. citizens, but

Republic of Jamaica?

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:36:48 GMT

First came independence, then a national currency. Now Jamaica seeks to shed the final trace of colonialism, declaring republic status and leaving the Crown behind.

Jamaican minister with responsibility for Information, Sandrea Falconer, confirmed reports that the government has begun talks to transition Jamaica to republic status. If successful, Queen Elizabeth II, will no longer be the head

Landmark case to change CARICOM travel

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:30:09 GMT

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) held its first hearing for the landmark Myrie vs. Barbados case last week – a case that could change how CARICOM nationals travel among member states.

The case was filed by Jamaican Shanique Myrie against the Barbadian government for an alleged unlawful and abusive cavity search she experienced at the Read more...

George Brizan dies at 69

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:17:19 GMT

Former Prime Minister of Grenada and co-founder of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), George Ignatius Brizan, passed away on Saturday, February 18. He was 69.

Brizan became prime minister of Grenada in February 1995, before the NDC was voted out of power four months later. Brizan however held a foundation role in Grenadian politics. In 1987, he co-founded with Francis

Will Trinidad’s mas camps disappear?

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:04:43 GMT

The heart of Trinidad and Tobago's carnival celebrations has long been the traditional "mas camp," where generations of artists have learned and mastered the craft of carnival costuming, from fabric painting, wire bending, to sculpting.

A new deal with Chinese investors however may dramatically change the local production of costumes in Trinidad and Tobago. Minister of Arts and Multiculturalism, Winston

St. Lucia: celebrating 33 years

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:59:09 GMT

To commemorate St. Lucia's 33rd independence anniversary, the National Weekly hails St. Lucians who have made outstanding national and international contributions.

One of St. Lucia's Nobel Prize winners, Derek Walcott won the prestigious Nobel Prize for literature in 1992, only the third Black individual to win this award. A poet, playwright and painter, Walcott brought Caribbean literature to the