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Janice Clarke turns dream into reality with Jamaican eatery in downtown Louisville
WHAS 11 - Kentucky
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July 9, 2025
Clarke fulfills her dream by opening Elliment Restaurant in Louisville, bringing Jamaican vibes and cuisine to life. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — “One Love! One Heart! Let's get together and feel all right.” Those are not just the lyrics from Bob Marley’s...
Councillor Worrell wants full-court-press for WNBA team
Dorchester Reporter - Massachusetts
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July 9, 2025
Calling for local sports fans and investors to target the Connecticut Sun, a Boston City Council member says his "very excited" colleagues will "absolutely" approve his resolution Wednesday to support the presence of a professional women's...
Book lovers take note: These are the 10 best bookstores around Boston
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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What makes a good bookstore? A wide selection of titles, of course, a knowledgeable staff, a solid roster of literary events, that bookstore smell — all mandatory. But these shops, including some exceptional new players on the scene, made The...
Will Florida avoid similar setup that lead to Chantal?
Pensacola News Journal - Florida
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The tropics are quiet right now, with no activity expected over the next seven days. Saharan dust and wind shear are helping prevent tropical systems from developing. AccuWeather forecasters are keeping an eye on an area for potential tropical...
‘The time is now': Boston city councilor calls for a WNBA franchise in the city
NECN - Massachusetts
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Calling for local sports fans and investors to target the Connecticut Sun, a Boston City Council member says his "very excited" colleagues will "absolutely" approve his resolution Wednesday to support the presence of a professional women's...
Other people arrived at Maitland’s apartment before Indecom
Jamaica Observer
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July 9, 2025
Constable Noel Maitland leaving the Supreme Court in downtown Kingston on Tuesday, and heading back to lock-up as his trial continues. Maitlaind is charged with murder following the disappearance of his 24-year-old social media...
Jamaican Producer Launches First Creative Compound of its Kind – The Complex
South Florida Caribbean News
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July 6, 2025
The Complex (concept image) Kingston, Jamaica – Despite being featured in global blockbusters like “James Bond: No Time to Die”, “How Stella Got Her Groove Back”, “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl”, and many more, Jamaica...
Rockfort Mineral Bath still not ready
The Gleaner
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July 9, 2025
After five years of closed gates and shifting timelines, the long-promised reopening of the Rockfort Mineral Bath has again been postponed, this time to the end of July, causing disappointment among hopeful patrons. This promise was made early...
New York-JFK Vs. LaGuardia: Which Airport Has More Delays?
Simple Flying
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July 9, 2025
JFK Airport and LaGuardia Airport are two of the world's most famous airports. These are two of the three airports serving the New York City metropolitan area (the third being Newark Airport in New Jersey). JFK is essentially the world's gateway...
First look inside as café opens its doors in Grimwades building
Ipswich Star
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July 4, 2025
Jamaica Blue opened its doors and completed its takeover of the prominent retail shop on the Cornhill on Friday morning. It is the 21st UK café for the Australian-owned brand, with £300,000 expected to be invested in the project. The development...
NYS Parole Board to weigh release of ex-gang member who murdered rookie cop Edward Byrne in 1988
New York Daily News
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July 8, 2025
The case of David McClary, one of four men convicted of murdering rookie Police Officer Edward Byrne in 1988 — a killing that came to symbolize that decade’s lawlessness in New York City — comes before the Parole Board for the eighth time this...
NYC weather: Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in New York City Tuesday – gusts as high as 40 mph
SI Live - New York
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July 9, 2025
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 8:11 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 9 p.m. for Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens as well as Nassau County. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches)...
NY weather: Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in part of New York Tuesday evening – gusts to hit 50 mph
SI Live - New York
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July 8, 2025
The National Weather Service issued a report at 7:54 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 8:45 p.m. for Brooklyn and Queens as well as Suffolk and Nassau counties. Residents can be ready for wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 7:54 p.m.,...
Ambassador lauds Atlanta-based Integrity Children’s Fund
The Gleaner
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June 28, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC: Jamaica’s ambassador to the United States, Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, has lauded the Atlanta-based Integrity Children’s Fund for its contribution to the education and development of at-risk children. “I am pleased to...
WATCH: Man shot by police in Manchester, victim’s relative says political stand-off triggered incident
Jamaica Observer
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July 6, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A man was shot and injured by the police during an alleged confrontation in Fine Grass, north east Manchester on Saturday following a reported standoff between supporters of the two main political parties over the placing of...
Teen boys among four arrested in Manchester praedial larceny bust
Jamaica Observer
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July 5, 2025
Three stolen cows recovered during a praedial larceny bust on Friday in Mile Gully, Manchester. MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Two boys, ages 16 and 17, are among four people arrested by the police during praedial larceny operations where three stolen cows...
Montego Bay To Benefit From Hosting CARICOM Meeting
Jamaica Information Service
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June 29, 2025
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 at the Montego Bay...
Community Art, Music & Joy for Aurora ICE Detainees
Yellow Scene Magazine - Colorado
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July 8, 2025
Sheets of cardboard were laid across the overgrown, tall grass as organizers walked across them carrying speakers, tables, tents, and even a trombone. Along the street, a dozen people greeted one another, some holding picketing signs and others...
Wayne State's track team sets new record with academic honorees
NW Wayne News - Michigan
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July 7, 2025
Wayne State University's women's outdoor track and field team has achieved a significant milestone by having 30 of its members recognized as GLIAC All-Academic honorees in 2025. This accomplishment includes 23 athletes named to the All-Academic...
‘I have won their hearts’
The Gleaner
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June 29, 2025
Declaring that he has been “tried, tested and proven”, St Catherine South Eastern Member of Parliament Robert ‘Big Rob’ Miller says he has won the hearts of the people of the constituency through his unrelenting work and interactions with...