Jamaican Diaspora lauded as “ambassadors’’
DAVIE – Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding told South Florida residents last week that Jamaicans abroad serve as the island's “greatest ambassadors.” Speaking to a …
Tourism director wins top honors
SUNNY ISLES BEACH – Ibis Romero sometimes gazes at the sun-drenched waters outside her office and fights the urge to stroll along the white sands. …
FINANCE: Growth vs. income investing
Honestly, truth be told, most folks really don’t know the difference between growth investing and income investing. There are so many folks who invest their …
Zimbabwe opposition declares victory
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) – President Robert Mugabe’s party lost control of parliament, the latest official results showed, shortly after the opposition claimed it also had …
Lawmakers express regret for state’s support of slavery
TALLAHASSEE (AP) – Florida lawmakers have formally expressed regret for the state's long support of slavery in a resolution calling for reconciliation.
Tax return has clues for 2008 strategies
NEW YORK (AP) – Before the ink has dried on your 2007 income tax return, it wouldn't be a bad idea to take a careful …
HUD chief quits, cites family reasons
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Bush administration's top housing official is resigning at a time when the housing industry is embroiled in crisis.
Investors await data on jobs
NEW YORK (AP) – Stocks may already be pricing in a recession, but they haven't priced in a very deep one. If this week's data …
Conflict Corner: On sexual orientation in kids
Questions: I attended your workshop on gender and sexual orientation recently, and I have two questions. What if a student wants to ‘come out’ to …
THE POLITICS OF BLACKNESS: Take me as I am or leave me where you found me
“I hate Republicans.” “Some of my best friends are Republicans. Ha! Ha!” “How could you?’’