International Youth Day: Church Youth Group Personifies the Purpose of Giving With Donations to...
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Aug. 11, 2023) – Ask 10-year-old Henry Guertin what he wants to be when he grows up and he doesn’t hesitate. “I want...
Photographer David I. Muir Releases 2022 Pieces of Jamaica: Jamrock Edition
As Jamaica celebrates its 60th Anniversary of independence, creatives are conceptualizing commemorative keepsakes to mark the occasion. Acclaimed photographer David I. Muir’s offering is the...
Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month with These Caribbean Events Around South Florida
With a large diaspora population, it's no surprise that Caribbean American Heritage Month stands out as a prominent celebration amid South Florida’s buzzing event calendar....
Hurricane Preparedness Tips You Need to Know NOW
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, and with Irma on the way, we've found a few hurricane preparedness tips for those in the path of the storm....
These 4 Organizations are Leading the Charge in Haiti Earthquake Relief
On August 14, 2021, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Haiti, killing more than 2,000, injuring more than 12,000 and destroying thousands of homes across the...
FFTP President/CEO Ed Raine Joins D.C. Roundtable on Crisis in Haiti
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Sept. 20, 2023) – As attention around the violence in Haiti escalates, Food For The Poor FFTP President/CEO Ed Raine was invited to attend...
The History of 4/20 and Marijuana’s Influence on Jamaican Culture
The formation of “4/20” as a US holiday and of marijuana’s movement in Jamaica have equally interesting origins. A lot of it has been fraught...
Crisis in Haiti Escalates: FFTP Prepares for Large Scale Response, Packs Thousands of Food...
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (July 31, 2023) – With conditions deteriorating in Haiti amid a new wave of gang violence and kidnappings, Food For The Poor (FFTP)...
Tarrus Riley Impresses with “Desperate Lover”
On January 13, 2023, VP Records releases Tarrus Riley’s essential version of Bob Andy’s 1969 hit “Desperate Lover.” The track was produced by Dean Fraser,...
Jamaican Dancehall Star Vybz Kartel Released Early from Prison After 13-Years Served
Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, born Adidja Palmer, has been freed from prison after the Jamaican Court of Appeal decided against a retrial for his...
