A wrong-way driver was still on the run from police two days after causing the Henry Hudson Parkway crash that killed Kirk Walker and his cousin the day before the 38-year-old was set to marry his fiancé. Instead of walking down the aisle Sunday, Shauntea Weaver and family mourned the deaths of Walker and Robert McLaurin, the groom’s cousin who traveled from North Carolina for the nuptials. The two men were traveling in the northbound lanes near West 165th Street around 2:20 a.m. Saturday when they were struck head-on by a pickup truck. They were rushed to the hospital but…
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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – More than 600,000 persons in Kingston, St Andrew and Port Royal, Jamaica, are set to benefit from a major initiative aimed at enhancing climate resilience and infrastructure along the Kingston Harbour Walk (KHW). Kingston Harbour, the seventh-largest natural harbour in the world, is crucial to Jamaica’s economy and environment. Its protection is vital due to the increasing threats posed by climate change. The Kingston Harbour Walk Project focuses on safeguarding this essential asset, which supports both the local economy and the natural ecosystem. To facilitate this important work, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has provided a USD…
VP Records and Shaggy’s Ranch Entertainment are excited to announce the release of three new singles from the upcoming “Badman” riddim project. Produced by Shaggy and Shane Hoosong, the first two tracks by Olaf Blackwood, Shaggy, and Junior Cat offer a fresh take on the iconic “Gunman” riddim originally crafted by Henry ‘Junjo’ Lawes, blending nostalgia with a modern twist for Dancehall fans. The two singles will be available on August 22, with the third track by the “Queen of Dancehall” Spice following on September 12. Junjo’s brass-heavy “Gunman” riddim is best remembered as the instrumental behind Michael Prophet’s “Gunman,”…
On August 20, 2024, the Indonesian Embassy in Tripoli, in collaboration with the Audit Board of Indonesia (BPK), held a virtual meeting with the Libyan Audit Bureau to discuss cooperation in the management of state finances. This meeting aimed to strengthen collaboration between the two institutions in enhancing the accountability of public financial management. This collaboration is expected to reinforce the integrity and cooperation of audit institutions in both countries, as well as promote better financial management practices. BPK and the Libyan Audit Bureau are committed to continuing to strengthen their relationship and share knowledge in order to achieve the…
Following the ongoing transfer saga involving Victor Osimhen and Napoli questions as to whether a possible career sabotage have been raised. Following initial reports of a possible move to the Saudi Pro-league questions as to if the former Serie A champions Napoli are looking to sabotage the career of one of the biggest stars out of Africa’s career have emerged.The genesis of the Victor Osimhen transfer sagaFollowing an impressive performance in the 2022/2023 season for Napoli, Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Victor Osimhen became the most sought-after striker in the transfer window market.His contribution towards Napoli winning the Serie A…
The Kansas City Chiefs will be making an addition to their wide receiver corps with the regular season quickly approaching. JuJu Smith-Schuster is expected to sign a deal with the Chiefs on Monday, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Smith-Schuster was cut by the New England Patriots earlier this month after he spent just one season with the team. He signed a three-year, $33 million contract with New England last offseason, but he failed to make an impact after dealing with a knee issue. Smith-Schuster finished with just 29 catches for 260 yards and a touchdown in 11 games. Before…
Sixty global organisations have called for urgent EU action against Israel over ‘unprecedented’ media freedom violations.Sixty global press freedom and human rights organisations have signed a letter calling on the European Union to take decisive action against Israel for its escalating violations of media freedom and the killing of journalists in Gaza, the occupied West Bank and Israel. The letter on Monday urged the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement and the imposition of targeted sanctions on responsible Israeli officials. It was signed by organisations including the International Press Institute (IPI), Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Free Press Unlimited (FPU).…
The following content is created in partnership with Intel. It does not reflect the work or opinions of the NBC New York editorial staff. Click here to learn more about Intel. Some 15,000 athletes and as many as 15 million spectators are expected at the Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer. That means countless things to discover among dozens of venues—and countless ways to get lost. Wayfinding is something many of us take for granted nowadays. With the widespread availability of wayfinding applications that provide real time maps whether you’re navigating city traffic or blazing a trail through the mountains, it’s easy to…
CAIRO, EGYPT – Ten months into the war, Palestinians in Gaza are crowded into an ever-shrinking space without adequate sanitation or healthcare and are repeatedly uprooted by evacuation orders that also disrupt the aid centres intended to support them, including the food distributions and community kitchens supported by the UN World Food Programme (WFP). WFP’s operations are severely hampered by intensifying conflict, the limited number of border crossings and damaged roads. In the last two months, amid continuing catastrophic hunger, WFP has had to reduce the contents of food parcels in Gaza as inflows of aid dipped and supplies dwindled.…
Photo: Unknown please link for credits. Grammy Award-winning dancehall artist Sean Paul was honored with the prestigious symbolic “Entertainers Key to the City of New York” yesterday, August 24, 2024. This special recognition was presented during the Rise Up NYC concert series, which took place at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens. With the key New York acknowledges “his significant contributions to the city’s vibrant music scene and his role in bridging Caribbean and American cultures.” Sean Paul expressed his deep connection to New York, a city that played a crucial role in his early career and remains an important market…