Late former Surinamese strongman and two-time coup maker Desi Bouterse would have turned 80 this week, so some ruling party officials and his legal team now want a monument erected in his memory and his ex-military collaborators released from prison. Former lead attorney Irvin Kanhai said this week that he had submitted a formal request to President Jennifer Simons for the release of four ex-soldiers who had been convicted along […]
Recently John Pfeifer, 61, of Uniondale was appointed as the new chief executive officer of Life's WORC (www.lifesworc.org). Based in Garden City, Life's WORC was launched 54 years ago by Schneps Media President Victoria Schneps. The non-profit organization provides a variety of services to some 1,500 people with developmental disabilities and autism. It is an employer of more than 1,000 and operates with an annual budget of about $75M. Life's […]
“The House on Rondo” by Debra J. Stone c.2025, University of Minnesota Press $17.95 104 pages You remember how the sun streamed through the window. It lit up a dance of dust as you lay on a scratchy rug to watch the show, and you recall it. Every chink in the countertops, each squeaky floorboard, and the perfect-for-reading spot on the front step, the house you grew up […]
Joyously, we have removed the ribbon of the Israeli flag with the headline "Bring the Hostages Home" from our front covers. We are happy to celebrate the return of all hostages, although the bodies of some of the deceased have yet to be returned. Ever since the terrorist attack of Oct. 7, we have prayed for the safe return of all the innocent hostages and the cessation of violence in […]
Jamaican-born Pauline Thomas is giving thanks to God as she celebrates 18 years of being breast cancer-free. "I give thanks to God for keeping me in good health, and for the support of good friends and family," said Thomas, a Canarsie, Brooklyn resident, on Tuesday, Sept. 7. "As we celebrate the survivors, let us not forget those who have fallen to the disease," she added. "Let us light a candle […]
Who would imagine an individual capable of making character inferences by interpreting penmanship? A specialist in graphology is able to deduce behavior from each upward stroke and downward slant, the dots, darts, hyphens, question marks, and exclamations in handwriting. At least, so says Beverley East, an expert in handwriting analysis, qualified forensic document examiner, and author. The graphologist, who was born in Kingston, will relaunch her fourth book at the […]
As Grenada's government considers the Trump administration's request to set up a military radar base on the island to monitor nearby Venezuela, calls for authorities and islanders to reject the move and allow Grenada to avoid an impending war are beginning to emerge. Leading the charge for the Dickon Mitchell administration to politely say no to the base at the Maurice Bishop International Airport comes from no less influential regional […]
The Eric Adams administration said on Tuesday, Oct. 8, that the City of New York — as part of a coalition of 74 localities from around the nation — has filed a new amicus brief supporting Oregon’s ongoing case against Trump’s “unlawful deployment” of the National Guard in Portland. In the brief, the coalition urges the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to affirm a district court ruling […]
A Caribbean classic made with green mango, curry powder, and spices for a tangy, savory, and slightly sweet dish perfect with roti or as a side. Incredible Curry Mango is one of those timeless Caribbean dishes that takes something simple—green mango—and transforms it into something unforgettable. Not to be confused with mango talkari (takari) or mango anchar (achar), this recipe relies heavily on curry powder for its distinct flavor. The […]
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