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Flights resume in Guyana after runway lights fiasco
International night flights resumed at the main Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) on Monday following repairs to the runway lights that authorities say were knocked out by a severe thunderstorm on Sunday. Flights into the aerodrome were diverted to a string of Caribbean islands including Puerto Rico after the lights had failed to come on… Read More
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Haiti’s transitional council appoints new Cabinet tasked with leading a country under siege by gangs
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s transitional council appointed a new Cabinet on Tuesday, marking the final step in rebuilding the government that will lead a country under siege by gangs. Government spokeswoman Kettia Marcellus confirmed the existence of the new Cabinet and its ministers to The Associated Press. Carlos Hercules, the attorney for Prime Minister… Read More
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Jamaica’s transition: From constitutional monarchy to republic – A historic challenge
Former Prime Minister of Jamaica and Statesman-in-residence, PJ Patterson has expressed concerns regarding the indecision on not having an agreement from both Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Opposition Leader Mark Golding on the changing of the constitutional monarchy to a Jamaican republic. Patterson was speaking at the Faculty of Law, Lecture Theatre11 at the University… Read More
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Bok Choy with Corned Beef
This Bok Choy (Shanghai Bok Choi) recipe is loosely based on the way mom would make her Fry Pak Choi With Saltfish as well as her classic Fry Pak Choi with Stewed Pork, we grew up enjoying with Sada Roti. In this version we’re simply using leftover Corned Beef (bully beef) I had from dinner… Read More
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Haitian heritage judge Cassandra A. Johnson campaigns for Queens Surrogate’s court
Judge Cassandra A. Johnson, who says she proudly resides in Southeast Queens, and has been active in the community professionally and civically, is ready to sit on the bench of Queens Surrogate’s Court, as the first person of color to hold the seat if she is elected on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, after the ballots… Read More
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Power-packed bowling performance helps India beat Ireland by 8 wickets in T20 World Cup
WESTBURY, N.Y. (AP) — Rohit Sharma scored a 36-ball half-century as India beat Ireland by eight wickets in their group A game at the T20 World Cup on Wednesday. Sharma scored 52 off 37 balls before retiring hurt, while Rishabh Pant added 36 not out off 26 balls, as India easily reached 97-2 to finish… Read More
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Caribbean RoundUp
Antigua and Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne has signed a declaration of intent to join CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean. This is seen as a strategic move toward accessing essential long-term financial resources and technical cooperation grants aimed at advancing sustainable development. Collaborative efforts with CAF will… Read More
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WIADCA appoints prominent Trinidadian-born lawyer new prez
The West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA), organizer of the massive, Brooklyn-based, Carnival Parade on Brooklyn’s Eastern Parkway, on Labor Day Monday, on Sunday named prominent Trinidadian-born lawyer Roger V. Archibald as its new president. WIADCA also appointed Ann Marie Adamson; Franklyn Edwards, Esq.; Jennifer Joseph; Garcia Daley, CPA; and Lamont Joseph (2nd term),… Read More
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Quattro fermate del trasporto pubblico diventano ‘green’ grazie alla sponsorizzazione Nitto
Quattro fermate del trasporto pubblico diventeranno ‘green’ grazie alla sponsorizzazione Nitto, Title Partner delle Atp Finals dello scorso anno. La Giunta comunale, su proposta dell’assessora alla Transizione Ecologica e Digitale Chiara Foglietta, ha approvato questa mattina il progetto di fattibilità tecnica ed economica dell’intervento. I lavori prevedono la sostituzione delle pavimentazioni esistenti, impermeabili, con altre… Read More
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I AM CARIBBEING celebrates Caribbean American Heritage Month and Juneteenth, honors Little Caribbean small businesses
I AM CARIBBEING last Thursday honored local businesses, entrepreneurs and neighborhood gems in Brooklyn during its 2nd Annual Best of Little Caribbean Awards in marking Caribbean-American Heritage Month and Juneteenth celebrations. Shelley Worrell, the Trinidadian-American chief executive officer and founder of Little Caribbean in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, told Caribbean Life that the gala event, at… Read More
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