Month: November 2024

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Severe flooding in Grenada

A fast-developing weather system on Tuesday battered Trinidad and parts of the Eastern Caribbean, causing severe flooding and landslides, forcing the early closure of schools and state offices in Grenada and flash flooding in Trinidad. Meteorological officials in Guyana and Suriname also complained about the speed at which the system developed as it dumped torrents of rain on the two continental nations causing minimal damage. Of those affected by heavy […]

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Former NFL Star Noah Burroughs champions change in Hempstead, running for 18th District Assembly

Former NFL player Noah Burroughs is leveraging his platform and passion for public service to improve his hometown of Hempstead. The 18th District New York State Assembly candidate is focused on transforming the community through initiatives in education, housing, and infrastructure. The 18th District includes Baldwin, Freeport, Hempstead, Lakeview, Roosevelt and Uniondale. Burroughs, who was born and raised in Hempstead, credits his father’s involvement in the civil rights movement as […]

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Adams bans grilling in parks amid elevated fire risk, historic drought

Following a two-alarm forest fire in Prospect Park Friday night and continued wildfires in New Jersey on Saturday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Saturday took additional measures to mitigate increased fire risk amidst a historic streak of dry weather in New York City and in the counties upstate that host New York City’s water reservoirs. Effective Saturday, Adams said grilling will be banned in New York City parks […]

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12-year-old Jamaican-Canadian singer, actress Jazmin Headley donates toys, books to Jamaican hospital

Kids at the Black River Hospital in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica now have a comfortable area, The Jazmin Headley Corner, to read, play and relax while they recuperate, thanks to the philanthropic efforts of 12-year-old Jamaican-Canadian singer and actress Jazmin Headley, who donated a selection of books, dolls, interactive toys and games to the hospital. Headley made headlines a few months ago when she teamed up with New York-based singer Nigy […]

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Jamaican-born artiste, manager Kereena Beckford earns MSc in Entertainment Business

Kereena Beckford – a Jamaican-born artiste, manager, entrepreneur and event organizer, best known for managing the career of reggae-dancehall artiste Alkaline – has earned a Master of Science in Entertainment Business. Jamaican Rickardo W. Shuzzr, of Shuzzr PR, an entertainment promotion company, told Caribbean Life on Monday that Beckford, who is also known for organizing the successful New Rules Festival, “continues to expand her expertise in the entertainment industry with […]

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