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NYC hatches new 'clubhouses' for people with serious mental illness

Gothamist - New York ·

Robert Zhou, 26, arrived in New York City from the Bay Area a few months ago filled with concerns about his ability to adjust socially and find a job. “ It's definitely overwhelming for someone who has a mental illness,” Zhou said. But on a recent...

Suspected cop killer arrested

Radio Jamaica · June 17, 2025

The suspect linked to Monday's night's killing of a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force during a robbery in Montego Bay, St James, has been captured. The man was captured during a police operation in Spanish Town, St Catherine on Tuesday. He...

Removing pastor a historic move for Baptist Union

The Gleaner · June 17, 2025

In an extraordinary and virtually unprecedented move, the Jamaica Baptist Union (JBU) has voted overwhelmingly to revoke the ministerial credentials of Pastor Jeffrey Shuttleworth, marking the first time in living memory the denomination has taken...

Dark Star Orchestra Announces Jam In The Sand XIII With Melvin Seals & JGB, More [Video]

Live For Live Music - Michigan · June 17, 2025

Dark Star Orchestra and its fans will escape to the tropical splendor of Montego Bay, Jamaica this winter for Jam in the Sand XIII. The prominent Grateful Dead tribute act will take over the Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters from January 10th to...

2025 Gold Cup, Matchday 3: Match thread and discussion

Stars and Stripes FC - Washington D.C. · June 16, 2025

The 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup is on matchday 3, and Group C takes the field tonight in Carson. Panama will take on Guadeloupe in the first match, while the nightcap will be Jamaica vs. Guatemala. Panama enters the Gold Cup confident that it can get...

Queens gas station pumps out big jackpot winner

Shore News Network · June 16, 2025

17 JAMAICA, NY — A single top-prize ticket worth $28,346.50 was sold for Saturday’s Take 5 evening drawing, according to the New York Lottery. The winning ticket was purchased at Bolla 149-20 Rockaway Blvd, a gas station and convenience store...

2025 Gold Cup Quarterfinals, Matchday 2: Match thread and discussion

Stars and Stripes FC - Washington D.C. · June 29, 2025

It’s Day 2 of the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup quarterfinals, and before the USMNT take the field in Minneapolis, Canada and Guatemala will face off for a semifinal spot. Canada won Group B, but they needed all 270 minutes of group stage play to confirm...

Trinidad+Tobago Film Festival returns with a brand new venue

Trinidad and Tobago Newsday · June 29, 2025

Features Newsday Reporter An Hour Ago One Woodbrook Place is the new home of the Trinidad+Tobago Film Festival (TTFF). - Photos courtesy TTFF AFTER a year-long hiatus, the Trinidad+Tobago Film Festival (TTFF) is making a return. The festival will...

From illiteracy to independence

The Gleaner · June 29, 2025

At just 16, Tyrone Simms dropped out of high school, barely able to read. The now-39-year-old says the struggle with literacy left him deeply self-conscious, often avoiding situations that could expose his challenge. “When somebody not so...

Chef “Stikxz” Of Miss Lily’s On Caribbean Culinary Culture Today

Forbes ·

Chef Brittany "Stikxz" Williams took the reins at Miss Lily's this spring.Michael Condran The baton of Jamaican flavors has been passed from one esteemed chef to another at the beloved corner hotspot, Miss Lily’s 7 A Cafe, in the East Village....

The coup leader who’s become an anti-Western hero in Africa and beyond

Mint · June 29, 2025

Since toppling the West African country’s previous military leader in 2022 and making himself president, Traoré has won the kind of glowing admiration from people across the continent that has eluded African leaders since the days of antiapartheid...

Several Boston public pools to remain closed through summer for repairs

CBS 4 Boston - Massachusetts ·

Several public pools in Boston to remain closed through summer Several public pools in Boston to remain closed through summer 01:31 At least nine of the 20 public pools in Boston are currently closed, and five will remain closed for repairs...

Shuttleworth defrocked

The Gleaner · June 15, 2025

The long-simmering row between controversial pastor Jeffrey Shuttleworth and the Jamaica Baptist Union (JBU) took a decisive turn last week, as the denomination’s highest decision-making body voted overwhelmingly to revoke his ministerial...

Up to 625,000 Tied to Drug Trade in Caribbean: TCI Joins Global Fight with First IDADAIT Expo

Magnetic Media · June 28, 2025

Montego Bay(JIS) – Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, says the city stands to benefit significantly from hosting the 49th Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), slated for July 6 to 8...

A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos

Mexico News Daily · June 28, 2025

Medical tourism is a 100 billion dollar a year industry, one built on the desire for more affordable healthcare and surgery options. The U.S. is the source of most medical tourists, with Thailand and Mexico the two most popular destinations. Each...

More than 380 community Wi-Fi hotspots established across island

Loop News ·

More than 380 community Wi-Fi hotspots have been established across the island, benefiting hundreds of thousands of residents in underserved areas, as the Universal Service Fund (USF) works to expand Jamaica’s digital reach further. Chief...

Increased Police Presence Targets Crime Hotspots Across TCI

Newsline TCI · June 28, 2025

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) has ramped up its presence across several key communities, as part of a sustained multi-agency operation to combat organized crime and restore a sense of safety and order. Working in close...

Juici Patties opens in Drax Hall

The Gleaner · June 14, 2025

Juici Patties has opened a new franchise in the booming Drax Hall area of St Ann, thanks to franchisees Shermaine Desnoes and Glen O’Connor, directors of Golden Grain Baking Company. The new location, at Boot service station, offers comfortable...

Eight finalists submitted formal plans for a NYC-area casino license. Here’s how they’d look.

New York Daily News · June 28, 2025

The race to bring as many as three casinos to the New York City area begins in earnest after eight teams officially entered the competition Friday for a lucrative state license following years of campaigning. Projects backed by major names in...

Where You Can Find Free Clothing in NYC

Documented - New York · June 27, 2025

If you’re new to New York City and need clothing for yourself or your family — whether it’s casual everyday clothes, work outfits, winter gear, or children’s clothes — there are many places across the city that offer free clothing with no cost and...