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John McHugh Remembers World War II Jamaican Heroes on Memorial Day

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by Howard Campbell

SOUTH FLORIDA – One of the most revered federal holidays in the United States, Memorial Day honors persons who died while serving the country’s military. John McHugh never went into battle, but he certainly contributed to the war effort.

The 103 year-old Jamaican recalls his 15-month stint working with the War Manpower Commission — an organization formed by the US government in association with their British counterparts — in his book, The Forgotten Reapers of World War II: Gallant Jamaicans Help Defeat The Axis Powers.

Although officially launched on August 5 (his birthday) last year, ‘The Forgotten Reaper’s Florida launch will be on June 9 at West Regional Library in Plantation. McHugh, who lives in Fort Pierce, reflects on his time as part of a Caribbean contingent that reaped the onion fields of Elba, a village in upstate New York.

Through notes from his meticulously-kept diary and stories from local newspapers, McHugh gives readers detailed insight into his ..

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Commissioner Denise Grant Thankful for Usain Bolt as T20 World Cup Cricket Ambassador

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LAUDERHILL – The Commissioner in the City of Lauderhill, Denise Grant is serving in one of the designated cities for the T20 World Cup Cricket.

Commissioner Grant giving Usain Bolt a Proclamation to the City of Lauderhill. L-R: Wayne Messam, Mayor – City of Miramar, Alexandra Davis, Vice Mayor – City of Miramar, Denise Grant, Commissioner City of Lauderhill, Usain Bolt, Hazelle Rogers, Broward County Commissioner, Yvette Colbourne, Commissioner City of Miramar, Maxwell Chambers, Commissioner City of Miramar
She says, “It’s exciting to solidify that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has selected Usain Bolt, the fastest man in the world, as an official Ambassador for the tournament.”

She adds, “He’ll bring another level of star power to the series, joining forces with the legendary Chris Gayle.” Bolt’s talent and significance will attract people from across the world, further cementing Lauderhill’s reputation as a premier destination for international cricket. Commissioner Grant ..

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Felicia J. Persaud, a Caribbean POSH ICON WOMAN Award Nominee

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NEW YORK – Guyana-born, Caribbean American entrepreneur and advocate, Felicia J. Persaud, is among the just announced inaugural honorees of the Caribbean POSH ICON WOMAN Awards.

Persaud, the founder of CaribPR Wire, Invest Caribbean, News Americas and Hard Beat Communications, is one of only four Guyanese nominated for this year’s awards and the only one in the category of Entrepreneurship and Business Excellence.

The Inaugural Caribbean Posh Icon Awards, founded by Caribbean Posh Magazine, is a new yet significant part of the Caribbean Posh Weekend Event and is designed to celebrate and empower Caribbean women.

“Our aim is to build a space that amplifies the way Caribbean women are celebrated and recognized for their achievements,” commented founder Janette Brin.

Honored For The Nomination

“It’s truly an honor to be among the many amazing Caribbean women who have made the list of top nominees for the inaugural, Caribbean POSH ICON WOMAN Awards, set for Caribbean American Heritage..

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Tijuana Flats Closes South Florida Locations After Bankruptcy Filing

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Central Florida-based restaurant Tijuana Flats has announced it is filing for bankruptcy and has closed 11 of its restaurants, including a whopping nine of them in South Florida. According to a press release, the Tex-Mex brand has brought in new ownership, Flatheads LLC, with a plan of “revitalizing its restaurants and reinvigorating the customer experience.”…

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Florida Shoppers Lament Publix Grocery Price Increases, Inflation

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Miami natives with fond memories of accompanying Mom and Dad to where “shopping is a pleasure” and heading straight to the bakery counter for their free chocolate-chip cookie are now grown up, buying their own groceries, and facing a frustrating reality: increased spending for less food. “At Publix, shopping just for myself, getting what I normally do, it went from $110 to $180,” says Miami native Danny Turkel…

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Aarón Sanchez Hits Seminole Hard Rock for Miami Race Week Pop-Up

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Tucked poolside at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Abiaka Wood Fire Grill is set to bring the fiesta big-time to Miami Race Week. Aarón Sánchez, star of MasterChef, MasterChef Junior, and El Toque de Aarón, among many other culinary television endeavors, has teamed up with the Mexican restaurant for a special four-day pop-up that celebrates the flavors of Mexico…

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