Pantonic Steel Orchestra announced they will return to Notting Hill Carnival after a twenty-year break. Led by Lynette Yearwood, granddaughter of co-founder Ezekiel ’Biggs’ Yearwood, the orchestra promises an unforgettable performance as Lynette continues her grandfather’s legacy of musical excellence.The Hackney-based band, which has 40 members aged 11 to 18, is reaching out to the community and local businesses for support to raise £2,500 to cover their essential costs.The funds raised will cover transportation, uniforms, decorations, equipment, and food and drink for rehearsals and on the road. Your support will enable them to make a memorable impact at the Notting…
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva decries ‘sad news’ and offers condolences to families of victims.A plane carrying 61 people has crashed outside the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo, killing all onboard, local officials have said. The Brazilian airline Voepass had confirmed on Friday that the plane crashed northeast of the city of Sao Paulo. “The company regrets to inform that all 61 people on board flight 2283 died at the site,” Voepass said in a statement. “At this time, Voepass is prioritising provision of unrestricted assistance to the victims’ families and effectively collaborating with authorities to determine the…
Another sustainable, climate-resilient residential initiative in the “nature island” of Dominica is set to welcome its new homeowners — the Scotts Head Housing Development. The Citizenship by Investment Programme provided the complete funding for the development of this project, in which local contractors constructed thirteen (13) three-bedroom standalone homes and two (2) buildings consisting of four (4) one-bedroom units. Minister of Housing Melissa Poponne Skerrit and Member of Parliament for the Soufriere Constituency Denise Charles and Cal Murad, Project Director of MMC Development Ltd, visited the site on Friday for inspection. Melissa Poponne Skerrit referred to the site as the…
The dream of being able to swim in a pool in the East River floated a little closer to reality on Wednesday, as officials unveiled filtration testing at a site just off the Lower East Side. The project dubbed “+POOL” is set to have a permanent location along the Manhattan waterfront next to Pier 35, with three months of operation funded by the city and the state. The location comes months after Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams pledged $16 million for a dry-run of the pool — which was first proposed in 2010 by a group of New…
Dee Koala Teases Upcoming Single “Medi Yase Khayelitsha.” Dee Koala’s musical journey has been nothing short of transformative. Emerging from the vibrant streets of Khayelitsha and making her mark in the heart of Jozi, Dee is now basking in the rewards of her unwavering dedication and resilience in the fiercely competitive hip-hop scene. Dee Koala Teases Upcoming Single “Medi Yase Khayelitsha” In her quest to cement her legacy in South African hip-hop, the renowned rapper continuously releases music that strikes a chord with her fans, especially those from her hometown of Khayelitsha. As it stands, Dee Koala has not revealed…
In September 2022, the death of Mahsa Amini, a Kurdish woman who died in police custody after she was detained by the morality police for wearing a hijab “improperly,” sparked widespread protest around Iran. Authorities claimed Amini died of a heart attack while in custody, while her family said she was beaten. The demonstrations over her death quickly morphed into wider discontent with the regime.In the six months since, Iranian security forces have routinely used draconian tactics to try to suppress protests, going so far as to arrest children. In a report released Thursday, Amnesty International found children arrested during…
The Jazz plan to sign free-agent swingman Svi Mykhailiuk to a four-year, $15M contract, agent Michael Lelchitski tells Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter link).A 27-year-old from Ukraine, Mykhailiuk was the No. 47 overall pick of the 2018 draft after playing four years of college ball at Kansas. He has bounced around the NBA over the course of his six seasons, playing for the Lakers, Pistons, Thunder, Raptors, Knicks and Hornets. He spent the 2023-24 campaign with the Celtics, winning an NBA championship as a role player.In 41 appearances with Boston last season, Mykhailiuk averaged 4.0 PPG and 1.2 RPG while shooting 38.9 percent…
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Oak Wood SchoolSutton Court Road, Uxbridge, UB10 9HTwed21aug6:30 pmwed9:00 pmPre – Carnival Soca Fitness Workout6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Oak Wood School, Sutton Court Road, Uxbridge, UB10 9HTEvent TypeNotting Hill Carnival26 LEAKE ST.26 Leake Street, London, SE1 7NNsat24aug3:00 pmsat11:00 pmOui Fete 2024… A Soca Fete with a Touch of French Vanilla3:00 pm – 11:00 pm 26 LEAKE ST., 26 Leake Street, London, SE1 7NNEvent TypeNotting Hill CarnivalKingsbury Green Primary SchoolOld Kenton Lane, London, NW9 9ND, United Kingdomsat10aug12:00 pmsat7:00 pmChildren’s Mas12:00 pm – 7:00 pm Kingsbury Green Primary School, Old Kenton Lane, London, NW9 9ND, United KingdomEvent TypeNotting Hill CarnivalThe Helensburgh…