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THURSDAY MARCH 7, 2024
WHERE IS THE LOVE FOR HAITI? Sadly, it seems the people of Haiti is in a tragic competition with the people of Gaza to determine who are the more wretched people on Earth. Both the people of Haiti and Gaza are experiencing severe hardships while the rest of the world gives lip service to their agonizing situations, instead of taking any meaningful action to help. continues on A7 – Continues to worsen
Miramar cries foul: City Opposes Proposed Incinerator Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam Calls for Action In a bold move aimed at protecting its community and environment, the City of Miramar is actively opposing the proposed construction of a new incinerator located at the old Opa-Locka West Airport, which is dangerously close to West Miramar's residential areas, just 0.8 miles away. This contentious project is intended to replace the older Doral incinerator that went up in flames in February of last year. The plant, which was operated by Covanta Energy and responsible for processing about 50% of the county's trash, has been closed since the fire. Late last year, an integrated solid waste disposal report submitted to the Miami-Dade County Commission highlighted three Uzra Zeya
potential sites for the new mass burn facility with the OLWA being the preferred site. Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and several other commissioners are all for building the facility on the site of the closed Opa-locka West Airport, seeing as it is already owned by the county and away from residents — a stark contrast from the Doral site, which was surrounded by many residential properties, and triggered health concerns for nearby residents. But Mayor Wayne Messam is against the move. He said that the new site is less than a mile away from homes in his city. "The safety and well-being of our citizens is continues on B3 – Miramar Cries Foul
“The safety and well-being of our citizens is our utmost priority. We need to explore sustainable options for waste management rather than resorting to outdated methods like incineration. Our city deserves better." – Messam
WHAT’S INSIDE NEWSMAKER Remembering BB Seaton: Renowned Ska and Rocksteady legend A3
Caribbean Suriname’s former police comish. sentenced to seven years for cocaine trafcking A5
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Etana and Alison Hinds to headline Miramar's Rhythms Of Africa B4
Sara Misir signs endorsement deal with Red Stripe C3