Caribbean National Weekly

🇯🇲 Jamaica’s Consul General Oliver Mair received an honorary doctorate from the University of Fort Lauderdale. The South Florida-based diplomat was recognized for his service to Jamaica, the diaspora and Caribbean community development. bit.ly/49eqmb5

🇯🇲 Jamaican-born chef Darian Bryan has won Season 5 of Next Level Chef. Bryan claimed the crown on Gordon Ramsay’s hit cooking competition after a 90-minute finale challenge, earning a $250,000 prize and mentorship. bit.ly/4dr9zUH

🇯🇲 Stefflon Don just made a major music business move. The British-Jamaican rapper has sold her catalogue to PULSE Music Group, adding a new milestone to her global career beyond the mic. bit.ly/42VCNoC

🇬🇾 Guyana has launched a probe into alleged abuse of Indian quarry workers. Labor Minister Keoma Griffith says authorities are investigating claims involving workers at a quarry operation, with concerns raised about labor conditions and exploitation. bit.ly/4v5kAAP

🇧🇸 The Bahamas Christian Council raised concerns over the appointments of Sebas Bastian and Leslia Miller-Brice after Davis unveiled his expanded 28-member Cabinet following the PLP’s reelection victory. bit.ly/3Pwt5WJ

🇨🇺 Raul Castro has been indicted in the U.S. over the 1996 shoot-down of two civilian planes. bit.ly/3Rkkqat

⚽ Lauderhill is getting ready for FIFA World Cup 2026 with a week of kickoff events. The city will host soccer-themed celebrations ahead of the global tournament, bringing fans, families and the community together in Broward County. bit.ly/4nIgDQd

🇯🇲 The husband of New York woman Melissa Kerry Samnath has been charged with her murder in Jamaica. Jamaica Constabulary Force says Dane Watson was charged after Samnath was found dead during what was supposed to be her birthday trip to the island. bit.ly/3Rmk5UF

🇯🇲 Reggae Sumfest 2026 is heading to Plantation Cove. At the Taste of Reggae Sumfest 2026 launch, Joe Bogdanovich explained that Hurricane Melissa forced the move, with organizers choosing a venue better positioned to handle the crowd, accommodations and festival logistics.

🇯🇲 Jamaica has secured US$200 million in hurricane disaster protection from the World Bank. bit.ly/3RcGxQ9

🇯🇲 Jordan Scott just soared to a career-best 17.66m in Puerto Rico. bit.ly/4fA1RsF

🇺🇸 The U.S. Department of State says it is stepping up enforcement against delinquent parents, including passport revocation for significant court-ordered child support debt. bit.ly/4v0Po5J

🇯🇲 Popcaan is featured on Drake’s new album Maid of Honour. The Jamaican dancehall star appears on “Amazing Shape,” track six from Drake’s surprise triple-album release, continuing the Unruly Boss’ long-running link with the OVO frontman. bit.ly/4dFEXha

🇬🇩 Mr Killa’s comments have sparked a regional Carnival culture debate. The Grenadian soca artist praised Grenada’s Jab Jab as raw and ancestral while describing Trinidad Carnival as “big and commercialized". bit.ly/3PyPwuc

🇯🇲 Prosecutors say a Flippa Mafia-linked drug ring “flooded communities” with fentanyl, meth and cocaine. Federal authorities allege Jamaican recording artist Andrew Davis played a central role in a drug trafficking organization operating across NJ & PA. bit.ly/4dvOasc

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🇨🇺 The U.S. has sanctioned 11 Cuban officials and three state security agencies. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the new measures target Cuba’s Ministry of the Interior, National Revolutionary Police and Directorate of Intelligence. bit.ly/3PR5WOM

🇺🇸 Broward County Public Schools is considering campus closures as the district faces declining enrollment, underused buildings and ongoing budget pressure. Officials say community meetings and reviews will help shape any final decisions. bit.ly/4uVyk13

🇺🇸 Miami-Dade has announced 2026 candidate qualifying periods for key local offices. bit.ly/4tPens3

🇯🇲 Shericka Jackson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce are set to lead Jamaica’s charge at the Diamond League opener in China. bit.ly/3Rh8OoB