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Tis the Season Golden Krust opens new location in Orlando for Giving
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re you one of the many Americans wondering how much tax you’ll pay or what you will get back as a refund next year? This December “Tis the Season for Giving,” You can only deduct charitable gifts made by the end of the year on this year’s return. So if you know that next year you’ll be paying taxes at tax time - why not give some away to a great charity or cause this Christmas Season. The Caribbean Community has great non-profit organisations - many of which are featured in this issue of the paper. They rely on volunteers, who do an amazing job of keeping our culture alive here in Central Florida. If you can support their activities then reach out to talk to them about working with them in next year to fund an activity. There are many Caribbean Organisations that would benefit from a space to host meetings or events, furniture, storage space, sponsorship of their events, donations to scholarship funds and so much more. I challenge you to become a Patron of the Caribbean Community in Central Florida. There are many activities coming up next year that could benefit from your goodwill, some include:
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Barbados Prime Minister Featured Speaker at the Barbados Independence Ball "Says it's time to reverse the Brain Drain"
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reundel Stuart, the 7th Prime Minister of Barbados was the featured speaker at the Barbados Independence Anniversary Ball held in Orlando. His message to the attend ees was in large part about the "brain drain" that Barbados and other Caribbean islands have endured of their highly skilled and educated labor. In an attempt to reverse the trend and capitalize on brain power, the Prime Minister said that Barbados is seeking to
Members of Barbados Independence Ball planning committee with Prime Minister Stuart
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