Top-order batsman Alick Athanaze missed out on his first Test century as West Indies salvaged a draw against South Africa in the opening Test match at the Queen’s Park Oval in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. The left-handed batsman scored 92 runs of the 298 needed for victory. The West Indies reached 201/5 on the last day of the Test match which was affected by rain. Athanaze faced 116 balls smacking nine boundaries, […]
In reflecting on the 190th anniversary of emancipation from slavery on August 1,1834 and Jamaica’s anniversary of political independence 62 years ago on August 6, 1962, Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness says these two significant and pivotal milestones have shaped modern Jamaica and the country’s realities today. “On August 1st, 1834, the shackles of slavery were legally broken, marking the end of an era of brutal oppression that spanned centuries,” […]
Earlier in June, the Lower East Side and New York City was shocked by an egregious outburst of violence when a person with severe mental illness stabbed three-people on 14th Street. While overall crime is down in our city and instances like this are an outlier, one violent act is one too many. This incident put a spotlight on unacceptable conditions that had been brewing in the community since COVID-19 […]
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging the state’s Department of Health (DOH) to do more to ensure maternal deaths and morbidity rates decline. In releasing an audit on August 6, DiNapoli said while DOH has made progress in improving maternal health, “federal and state health data shows pregnancy-related health conditions and death rates have increased since a taskforce was established in 2018 to address maternal health and […]
The United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland said on Wednesday that the new Permanent Representative of Guyana, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, has presented his credentials to the Director-General Tatiana Valovaya. The UN Office said that prior to his appointment, Dr. Ramsammy served as an advisor to the Minister of Health of Guyana, and concurrently served as chair of the Presidential Commission on Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Disease since 2020. Dr. […]
The Consulate General of Jamaica in New York said on Saturday that the Jamaica Independence Church Service, originally scheduled for August 11, has been rescheduled for Sunday, August 25, at 4:00 p.m., at the New Jerusalem Worship Center, 122-05 Smith St., Jamaica, Queens. “This annual service is a significant event on the calendar of the Jamaican Diaspora, providing an opportunity for the community to come together in faith and unity […]
In a historic milestone for the New York City Fire Department (FDNY), sisters Ashley and Shanah Laroche have demonstrated remarkable courage as the first Black sisters to join the ranks of New York’s Bravest. Their inspiring journey into the fire service highlights the department’s evolving diversity. It serves as a beacon of hope for aspiring firefighters, showing that doors are open for those with the courage to step through. Ashley Laroche, who […]
The World Bank said on Tuesday, August 6 that it has appointed Canadian national Anne-Lucie Lefebvre as its Country Manager for Haiti. The Washington-based financial institution said Lefebvre, who will be based in Port-au-Prince, the Haitian capital, will be responsible for leading the bank’s dialogue with the government, working closely with key development partners and stakeholders. The World Bank said its work in Haiti includes an active portfolio of 18 […]
Calvary’s Mission Food Pantry in Richmond Hill, Queens, which supports around 1,500 families weekly, is gearing up for a significant expansion. Director of Operations Kevin Sookdeo announced plans for their 16th annual fundraiser banquet to help the pantry secure a dedicated facility. The charity currently provides groceries valued at $100 to $120 per family weekly from the basement of the Community Bible Evangelical Free Church. Sookdeo and his team are working to […]
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