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(StatePoint) Cardiovascular diseases and stroke remain leading causes of death worldwide. As researchers work to find new treatments that have the potential to benefit patients, they say that more diversity is needed among participants in clinical trials to advance understanding of these conditions. “Clinical trials are a cornerstone of medical research and healthcare innovation. They are essential to advancing medical science and ensuring patient safety, and often lead to the […]

Sri Lanka stormed to a series victory against New Zealand, securing the two-match Test series with a tremendous innings and 154-run win on the fourth day at the Galle International Stadium. This victory, marks Sri Lanka’s most dominant and their first win against New Zealand in 15 years. Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya, was named Player of the Series after a heroic performance, claiming 18 wickets across the two matches. Kamindu […]

All-rounder Dwayne Bravo has officially called it quits on his career. This comes after an injury, which took him out of last Tuesday’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL) match between Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) and the St. Lucia Kings at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy (BLCA) in Trinidad. Forty-year-old Bravo had to undergo an MRI Scan, following which he took to social media to reveal his decision to end his career. […]

St. Lucia’s Olympic champion, Julien Alfred, was gifted EC$1 million by the St. Lucian government last Friday for her accomplishments at the Paris Olympics. The 23-year-old Olympian received the monetary award on Julien Alfred Day, the national holiday named in her honor, when she wrote her name into her country’s history books after winning gold in the women’s 100 meters and silver in the 200 meters at the 2024 Paris […]

The Office of Britnee Timberlake of New Jersey 34th District honored Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali with a Senate Resolution during a Breakfast Morning last Wednesday at the Waterfall Lounge, 470 Church Ave. in Brooklyn, on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. The document stated in part that the highly esteemed Executive President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana was honored by the Senate […]

When I assumed the role of interim President of New York City Transit just over 100 days ago, I promised five million daily customers and 47,000 employees that I would be focused on two things: safety and service. For both to meaningfully improve, the system needs near-constant investment – and the 2025-2029 Capital Plan, released last week, delivers in a huge way for New Yorkers. Starting with new rolling stock. […]

On Sunday, distinguished Brooklyn lawyer Abayomi Ajaiyeoba Whint made her case for Civil Court judge in Kings County before congregants at Fenimore Street United Methodist Church on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. “I am truly honored to be here today to fellowship with you,” said Whint in her address during the church’s Worship Service. “I want to start by sharing some powerful words from scripture that resonate deeply with me: ‘Do […]

One Brooklyn Health (OBH) ​will on Sunday, Oct. 13 host its annual OBH Gospel Fest in collaboration with Pastor Gil Monrose of Mt. Zion Church of God 7th Day and Brooklyn Center for Quality Life. Enid Dillard, OBH’s senior director of marketing and communications, told Caribbean Life on Monday that the event will be held in the Kahn Auditorium at the OBH Brookdale Medical Center campus, 535 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, […]

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