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Retired Jamaican pastor calls for reconciliation and peace in Israeli-Hamas war
Retired Jamaican-born pastor the Rev. Patrick Perrin said he is on the side of reconciliation and peace in the Israeli-Hamas war. “When tension is high and emotions are raw, reason takes leave, and objectivity disappears. And yet, reason and objectivity are most required during these times in order for there to be meaningful dialogue,” Rev.… Read More
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Visually-impaired Jamaican singer, one of the hottest new acts in dancehall for 2024
Two years ago, Nigy Boy, born Nigel Hector, was an unknown singer, crooning cover songs on Instagram, trying to get that illusive buss. “But what a different a year makes,” Antony Turner, a New York-based Jamaican entertainment publicist, told Caribbean Life on Tuesday. “Today, the 23-year-old, Jamaican-born student is one of the hottest new acts… Read More
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Sean Paul set to tour Down Under
Multi-award-winning and Billboard Chart-topping International Recording Artiste Sean Paul on Tuesday announced his upcoming tour dates in New Zealand and Australia, as well as his highly-anticipated headlining performances at major US festivals, according to Jamaican-born entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson. The Brooklyn-based Ronnie Tomlinson, the chief executive office of Destine Media, told Caribbean Life that Sean… Read More
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Op-Ed | Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy by fighting for fair housing
This week, we celebrate the life of one of our greatest American leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This is a moment to honor his accomplishments, but it’s also an opportunity to reflect on what he fought for and to carry his legacy forward. We must find new strength to continue his work by breaking down barriers and… Read More
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New film highlights journey of a disabled athlete
Filmmaker Ravit Markus makes somewhat serious documentaries, but it may surprise people to know that she loves romantic comedies. Markus is the creator and director of the documentary “Nina is an Athlete,” premiering on Jan. 19 at the 2024 Slamdance Film Festival in Utah. The documentary highlights badminton athlete Nina Gorodetsky, who uses a wheelchair,… Read More
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Caribbean RoundUp
Bahamas Prime Minister Phillip Davis said he was greatly saddened and deeply shocked by the recent spate of murders in the Bahamas and has warned criminals that the authorities “are coming for you.” Davis said seven days into the new year, the country had already registered eight murders. Speaking at the annual Royal Bahamas Police… Read More
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Il Sindaco incontra i bambini della Scuola Santa Margherita
Hamburger e patatine nel menù della mensa, multe per i padroni di cani che sporcano i marciapiedi, più scivoli nei giardini e premi per chi si comporta bene ma anche meno guerre. Sono alcuni dei desideri delle bambine e dei bambini della scuola dell’infanzia Santa Margherita del quartiere Borgo Po, in visita questa mattina a… Read More
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Abbonamenti GTT Formula U per muoversi a Torino: si acquistano anche in metro e si paga con Satispay
GTT accelera sulla digitalizzazione delle vendite dei titoli di viaggio. Le emettitrici automatiche presenti nella metro di Torino saranno abilitate alla vendita degli abbonamenti validi in città, i cosiddetti Formula U (settimanali, mensili e annuali). Inoltre le stesse emettitrici consentiranno pagamenti con Satispay per l’acquisto di tutti i titoli (anche quelli già disponibili). Concretamente, in… Read More
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Wave of transgender slayings in Mexico spurs anger and protests by LGBTQ+ community
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities in Mexico said at least three transgender people were killed in the first two weeks of 2024, and rights groups were investigating two additional such cases. The slayings marked a violent start to the year in a country where the LGBTQ+ community is often targeted. The latest death came on… Read More
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Brooklyn legislators hosts informative guidance for grant seekers
Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn in partnership with Senator Kevin Parker, NYC Council Members Farah N. Louis, and Rita C. Joseph, on Thursday, Jan. 12, hosted a Grants Guidance information session to help non-profits navigate the application process. The packed audience in the second-level Flatbush YMCA auditorium, listened to Bischotte Hemerlyn opening statement via a video… Read More
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