Month: February 2025

The Rt. Rev. Matthew Heyd, the 17th Episcopal Bishop of New York, on Saturday led a service honoring the legacy of the Rev. Absalom Jones, the first Black priest ordained in the Episcopal Church. “Rev. Jones’s groundbreaking ministry, resilience, and leadership paved the way for a more diverse and inclusive priesthood,” said the Episcopal Diocese of New York. Born into slavery, it said Absalom Jones purchased his freedom and co-founded the first […]

Throughout his legal career, Norman St. George has pursued the “cutting edge.” If he was going to be a doctor, he would have performed  the most complicated surgery — on the heart, the brain or maybe on the hand because of its intricate movements, he said. When growing up, his parents gave him an ultimatum to be a doctor or a lawyer. St. George said he chose law after blanching […]

Coki by Cottage Kind offers a unique, creative experience for candle-making enthusiasts. The charming venue combines artistry with relaxation, allowing visitors to create personalized candles surrounded by whimsical decor. Whether you're a novice or an experienced crafter, the space fosters creativity, making it an ideal destination for anyone looking to explore their artistic side.  This unique dessert candle-making studio is in Mineola, Long Island, New York. Sparkle Sugar, a second-generation […]

Globally regarded as the greatest sprinter of all time, Usain Bolt has vented his growing frustration with authorities for failing to refund him more than 12 million stolen from a state-monitored securities fund. Speaking on The Fix YouTube podcast this week, Bolt complained bitterly about receiving little or no help from authorities in recovering his money since the scandal at the Jamaica Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) broke nearly two […]

Chris Dehring began his tenure on Feb. 3, 2025 as Cricket West Indies’ (CWI) chief executive officer and promised to chart a new course for the regional institution. Dehring was greeted at the CWI headquarters at Coolidge Cricket Ground (CCG) by its president Dr. Kishore Shallow, vice-president Azim Bassarath, and Chief Operating Officer, Lynford Inverary. Shallow said, “The appointment of Chris Dehring as CEO is not just a change in […]

Belize's Prime Minister John Briceno has called general elections for March 12 as the country becomes the first of several Caribbean Community nations to face the polls this year. Briceno took to the airwaves on Tuesday to tell the nation that his governing People's United Party (PUP) will call elections nine months before they are due as he seeks a new five-year mandate amid political bickering in the main opposition […]

New York Attorney General Letitia James says that her office has secured over $6.9 million in refunds and $7 million in canceled debt from CityMD, a popular urgent care provider with over 140 locations in New York, for patients who were wrongfully billed for COVID-19 testing at the height of the pandemic. An Office of the Attorney General (OAG) investigation revealed that CityMD improperly billed its patients for COVID-19 tests, […]