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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jamaica Scorpions will battle Barbados Pride in the CG United Super50 Cup final after they defeated Leeward Islands Hurricanes by 104 runs in semi-final two at Brian Lara Cricket Centre in Trinidad. An unbeaten century of 114 not out from Scorpions’ Javelle Glenn, together with Jeavor Royal’s 73 for an exciting seventh-wicket partnership of 124 runs, carried Jamaica to 352/9, batting first. The Leeward Islands, in reply, had solid contributions […]
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Never Again Machel Montano
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