Rihanna made a stunning return to the Crop Over Festival in Barbados for the first time since 2019, donning a custom bedazzled costume designed by Lauren Austin.The global superstar joined the Grand Kadooment parade on Monday 5 August in St. Michael, where she celebrated the 50th anniversary of one of Barbados’ most cherished festivals.Rihanna was spotted aboard the Aura Experience truck, surrounded by friends, family, and members of the Barbados military, who were seen providing security. Her outfit featured brown and gold jewels that adorned her body from ankles to shoulders, along with a matching crown and pink, orange, and…
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The developers of a major life sciences campus along the East River in Manhattan sued the city on Tuesday for a “fraudulent scheme” to include a floodwall in its planned construction of a third tower, alleging the city misrepresented who would foot the cost for the protective levee — leaving future protection in limbo. Alexandria Real Estate Equities (ARE) has two office towers at the site near Bellevue Hospital known as The Alexandria Center for Life Science in Kips Bay. In the lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court, the firm alleges that the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation…
Ahead of the forthcoming Caribbean Premier League (CPL), the Warner Park Cricket Stadium in St Kitts is undergoing major renovations, including a new Jumbotron and enhancement of the lighting system. Samal Duggins, the Minister of Sports, posted official updates on the stadium’s progress. He said these improvements would significantly enhance the experience for both the fans and the players. The Minister expressed his pleasure over the improvements being made by St Kitts’ own local specialists, which highlight the island’s extraordinary talent. Minister Duggins stated that the project will significantly increase economic growth and development, improve sporting facilities, and give residents…
Recently I had the privilege of attending the inaugural African Widows Summit. For the first time, gender ministers, First Ladies, and African Union leaders from 11 countries met with widows, advocates, and others to discuss necessary systematic reforms needed to support widows on the continent. There were promising commitments made by leaders from countries like Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Zanzibar. Bernedette Maria Jagger, Namibia’s Deputy Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, said: “In Namibia, we are committed to advancing women’s rights with a special focus on widows.” Now we need them to make good on their commitments to…
Rouge Addresses Album Release Situation. Rouge is one of the prominent South African rappers who is actively working on new music. She has long promised her fans that new material is on the way, and the anticipation has led many of her followers to eagerly seek updates on the release. Rouge Addresses Album Release Situation To address the growing curiosity about her upcoming music, Rouge recently provided an update on her plans. She confirmed that fans can expect new music from her in the coming weeks. However, she also clarified that she will not be releasing a full album this…
Dallas Cowboys fans are seemingly growing more and more tired of the apparent nonchalance of the team’s front office toward re-signing quarterback Dak Prescott and receiver CeeDee Lamb.Executive VP and CEO Stephen Jones tried to reassure his fan base that the team is working diligently to get new deals done for both stars as well as edge-rusher Micah Parsons.“We plan on doing it [re-signing all three of them],” Jones told “The Doomsday Podcast” on Thursday. “We want all three players here. We have the best chance of winning a championship by having those players on our roster.” Of the three,…
Summer jobs allow teachers to earn income when they may not receive a regular paycheck. There are still many ways to utilize your teaching skills. You can also avoid burnout by pursuing money-making ideas with a flexible schedule while allowing you to work outside the classroom. Top Summer Gigs For Teachers Using your teaching skills to earn a competitive wage or pursuing one of your favorite hobbies when you need a break from teaching is possible. There are multiple online and local options to consider. Here’s a look at summer gigs for teachers. 1. Tutor Local and online tutoring jobs…
The boxer emerged victorious in the welterweight fight amid a gender row to bag Algeria’s second gold medal in Paris.Imane Khelif smiled, danced and roared with delight after beating China’s Yang Liu to become the first Algerian, Arab and African woman to win an Olympic boxing gold medal at the Paris Games. The 25-year-old dominated the three-round welterweight fight and was announced the winner in a unanimous decision by the judges at the Rolland-Garros Stadium in the French capital on Friday night. The Algerian, who had been at the centre of a gender dispute in one of the major talking…
The city’s Civilian Complaint Review Board dropped three complaints of misconduct against a high-profile detective last year after he was promoted six ranks to assistant commissioner, a rare elevation to a civilian position that’s generally deemed to be outside the agency’s jurisdiction. The complaints against Kaz Daughtry, who was since promoted a second time to deputy commissioner of operations, were sidelined by the police review board last summer after the New York Police Department removed Daughtry’s name from a “Members of Service” roster that indicates to the board which department employees it can investigate, according to CCRB officials. Despite that,…
Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred and Dominica’s Thea LaFond-Gadson created history simultaneously on the evening of Saturday 3 August as they both won their nation’s very first Olympic medals in Paris. What made it even sweeter was that they both won gold medals!However, their athletic credentials should not have surprised the world, as both women won gold medals at the World Indoor Athletic Championships, which were held in Glasgow in March.Julien Alfred’s winning 100 metres time of 10.72 seconds was a personal best and a new national record, and her margin of victory left clear daylight between her and USA’s Sha ‘Carri…