Photo: Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness By Harry Johnson | eTurboNews Jamaica’s Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has declared Jamaica a disaster area for the next seven days as Hurricane Beryl approaches the island. He made the announcement during a national broadcast on Tuesday evening (July 2). “After careful review of the trajectory […]
Listen to the “Injured By Fireworks?” podcast here: Governor Kathy Hochul reminded New Yorkers to keep safe while celebrating the upcoming July 4th holiday. As part of a multi-agency effort, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection, along with the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services’ Office of Fire Prevention and […]
Editorial credit: Jeiner Huete_P / Shutterstock.com Hurricane Beryl is currently tracking westward across the Caribbean and is projected to reach southern Jamaica by Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm has reached a dangerous Category 5 status, marking the earliest occurrence of this category in Atlantic records. After devastating the Windward Islands, where […]
By Ashley Borja Federal law says nursing homes are supposed to be inspected by state health authorities at least once every 15 months. But in New York City, a severe shortage of inspectors has delayed most inspections beyond the legal limit, a review by THE CITY finds. As of June 1, 120 of the 163 […]
Che Guevara. Editorial Credit: Shutterstock By Esther Claudette Gittens Ernesto “Che” Guevara, a pivotal figure in the Cuban Revolution and a symbol of revolutionary fervor, was killed in Bolivia in 1967. His death has been surrounded by controversy, speculation, and intrigue. This analysis explores the circumstances of Che Guevara’s death, the individuals and entities involved, […]
Editorial credit: yordanka caridad almaguer / Shutterstock.com By Esther Claudette Gittens Ernesto “Che” Guevara, an Argentine Marxist revolutionary, has become an enduring symbol of rebellion and change. His life and actions have inspired people worldwide, crossing the boundaries of gender, race, and nationality. This analysis explores the reasons behind the lasting appeal of Che Guevara’s […]
By Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist | AccuWeather Key Takeaways: •Beryl crossed a portion of the Windward Islands as an intense Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph Monday •Beryl is the strongest hurricane on record to hit portions of the Windward Islands so early in the season and the earliest 165-mph Category […]
Editorial credit: Here Now / Shutterstock.com NEW YORK, NY – On June 30th, the planned implementation date of congestion pricing in New York City pursuant to the Traffic Mobility & MTA Reform Act of 2019, adopted by the Legislature and signed by the then-Governor, which remains legally in-effect, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander and Professor Michael Gerrard […]
Photo courtesy: Guyana Department of Public Information By Guyana Department of Public Information Guyana and the United States have further solidified their partnership through continuous collaboration and investments, bolstering ties across key sectors and contributing to significant economic and social advancements. US Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot highlighted the robust ties in sectors including law […]
Photo courtesy: Guyana Department of Public Information By Guyana Department of Public Information As part of its commitment to transparency and accountability in the procurement process, the government plans to take a strong disciplinary approach to agencies that depart from the Standard Bidding Document. This warning comes on the heels of the $2.1 billion contract […]