Month: November 2024

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Adams appoints Jessica Tisch as NYPD Commissioner

New York City Mayor Eric Adams last Wednesday announced the appointment of Jessica Tisch as commissioner of the New York City Police Department (NYPD), effective Monday, Nov. 25. Tisch is the second female to serve as commissioner of the NYPD in its 179-year history; the first, Commissioner Keechant Sewell, was also appointed by Mayor Adams. Tisch — a 12-year veteran of the NYPD and the current commissioner of the New […]

todayNovember 27, 2024

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Annual African Film Festival returns to NYC on Nov. 29

The 32nd annual African Diaspora International Film Festival returns to New York City  (ADIFF-NY) from Nov. 29 to Dec. 15. The festival will present its traditional selection of award winning independent narratives and documentaries from across the globe, many of which are directed by women and spotlighting historic figures with Caribbean roots. Some of these include “Breaking Boundaries” (2024), directed by Dina Burlis. The film is about Nastasya Generalova, the […]

todayNovember 27, 2024

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Jamaican actor-comedian Dr. Oliver Samuels adds Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7, 8. show dates for the play ‘Luck Money’

    By Tangerine Clarke   Legendary Jamaican comedian Oliver Samuels brings bellyful laughter to the stage, adding two extra shows to his Northeaster show date schedule.   The tour in New York City will be held on Nov. 30 at Lehman College, 250 Bedford Park Blvd, Bronx; Dec. 1 – JPAC, 153-10 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, Queens; Dec. 7 – NYC College of Technology, 300 Jay St., Brooklyn. Showtime for […]

todayNovember 26, 2024

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Christmas Grand Market

Braata Productions is getting reading to celebrate its 12th annual Christmas Grand Market, a festive celebration of Caribbean heritage and Christmas traditions featuring a variety of arts and crafts, traditional foods, music and cultural performances. Braata Productions said on Friday that the event – held in in association with Councilwoman Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, State Assemblyman Brian Cunningham, Council Member Kevin Riley and State Senator Leroy Comrie – fosters “a unique […]

todayNovember 26, 2024 1

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The long awaited and promised Caribbean Community arrest warrant and treaty is about to be rolled out across the region, making it easier for law enforcement to corral criminals and criminal suspects who try to hide out in other jurisdictions. The legislation is harmonized, meaning that it will be largely similar if not the same in nearly all 15 members of the CARICOM grouping. While in Guyana for the visit […]

todayNovember 26, 2024

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Windies dominate Bangladesh

A maiden Test century from Justin Greaves anchored a massive second-day total for the West Indies. They racked up 450 for 9 before attacking Bangladesh’s batting at the close on day two of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. Greaves’ 115 not out added to the hosts 261 for 7, and Bangladesh found themselves with an intimidating 410 runs behind with eight wickets in hand. […]

todayNovember 26, 2024

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