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Black History Month: Trinidadian Gilman ‘Gil’ Theophilus Figaro, Sr., founder and chairman of the Sunshine Awards
Trinidadian-born Teaneck, NJ-based Gilman “Gil” Theophilus Figaro, Sr., songwriter, scriptwriter and producer, or “Figgie” as he is called by his Caribbean fans, is synonymous with “quality productions.” He is the founder and chairman of the Sunshine Awards. Figaro has found his place among the veteran Caribbean promoters – making his contribution to Caribbean culture through… Read More
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Semaforo antismog: da domani, giovedì 6 febbraio, scatta il livello 1 (Arancio)
Da domani, giovedì 6 febbraio, e fino a venerdì 7 febbraio 2025 compreso (prossimo giorno di controllo), le misure di limitazione del traffico passeranno al livello 1 (arancio). I dati previsionali forniti oggi da Arpa Piemonte evidenziano infatti il superamento del valore di 50 mcg/mc di concentrazione media giornaliera di PM10 nell’aria per tre giorni… Read More
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Bascombe: 4-day champs ‘bedrock of cricket development’
As the West Indies Championship enters its 60th year, Director of Cricket at Cricket West Indies (CWI) Miles Bascombe has commended the tournament for its significant contribution towards the development of cricket in the region. The West Indies Championship was first held in 1965, and was formerly known as the Shell Shield, Red Stripe, Busta… Read More
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Presentata la Frecciarossa Final Eight 2025, a Torino dal 12 al 16 febbraio
Si è svolta presso il Circolo dei Lettori la conferenza stampa di presentazione della Frecciarossa Final Eight 2025 presented by Unipol, in programma dal 12 al 16 febbraio all’Inalpi Arena e che vedrà Germani Brescia, Trapani Shark, Dolomiti Energia Trentino, Virtus Segafredo Bologna, EA7 Emporio Armani Milano, UNAHOTELS Reggio Emilia, Pallacanestro Trieste e Bertram Derthona… Read More
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Jamaican-Canadian singing, acting prodigy Jazmin Headley sings USA National Anthem at women’s heavyweight boxing match
Twelve-year-old Jamaican-Canadian acting and singing prodigy Jazmin Headley sang the USA National Anthem Sunday night during the women’s heavyweight title match between Danielle Perkins and winner Clarissa Shields in Shields’s hometown of Flint, Michigan. Headley shot to fame last year, when she teamed up with New York-based, visually impaired, Jamaican-born singer Nigy Boy on the… Read More
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AGs celebrate court victory stopping federal funding freeze for Caribbean immigrants
New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 22 attorneys general on Monday celebrated winning a court order temporarily blocking President Trump from withholding trillions of dollars in funding that every state in the country relies on to provide essential services to millions of Americans, including Caribbean immigrants. On Friday, Judge John J.… Read More
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Op-Ed | Drowning out the noise — we’re bringing more jobs to every borough, block, and neighborhood
Every day, New Yorkers work hard to build a better future for themselves and their families. They want a chance to get ahead, to buy a home, pay for college, and save for retirement. We know that in order to make New York City the best place on the globe to raise a family, we… Read More
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Caribbean immigration advocacy groups strongly condemn Trump’s termination of TPS for Venezuelans
The San Diego, CA-based Haitian Bridge Alliance and the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) on Wednesday strongly condemned the Trump administration’s termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for about 600,000 Venezuelans residing in the United States. “This action, announced by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, not only jeopardizes the safety and well-being of countless individuals… Read More
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Pooran powers MI Emirates to a thrilling victory over Gulf Giants
West Indies batsman Nicholas Pooran delivered a magnificent performance to guide his MI Emirates side to a crucial five-wicket victory over the Gulf Giants in the DP World ILT20 at the Dubai International Stadium in the United Arab Emirates. The MI Emirates skipper Pooran struck an unbeaten 58 off 37 balls to earn him the… Read More
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Ding Dong drops ‘Danca Bwoy’
Renowned dancehall artist Kemar Christopher Dwaine Ottey, popularly known as Ding Dong, has set the dancehall scene abuzz with his latest single, “Danca Bwoy.” “The track, which delves into Ding Dong’s journey in the music industry, highlights his achievements and addresses the criticisms he has faced throughout his career,” Jamaican-born entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson told… Read More
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