NEW YORK (AP) – Malikah Shabazz, one of six daughters of slain civil rights leader Malcolm X, was found dead in her home in New York City, police said Tuesday. She was 56. Shabazz was found Monday in her home in Brooklyn, a police spokesperson said. Her death appeared to be from natural causes, he … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM Theron Thomas, a hitmaker whose written popular songs for some of the biggest names in music — Rihanna, Beyonce and Adam Levine among a long list of other artists — has signed a major publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing, representing yet another level of elevation in Mr. Thomas’s quest to become one … Continued
Caribbean News Online Haiti’s former police commissioner who was suspected of being involved with the assassination of the late president Jovenel Moïse, has died of complications from COVID-19. According to a Reuters report, Gilbert Dragon, 52, died of cardiac arrest while being transferred to a hospital after suffering from coronavirus symptoms. His wife, Marie Leslie … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has stated that two-hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) is allocated for Tourism Infrastructure Development as he emphasised the Government’s commitment to developing the Territory’s tourism product in the 2022 Budget Address. The Premier said several projects will be undertaken including the construction of bathroom facilities at Brewer’s Bay … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has announced that the Government of the Virgin Islands remains committed to strengthening the Territory’s energy supply and reducing its carbon footprint. The Premier, while delivering the 2022 Budget Address, referenced the contract signed between the Anegada Hybrid Renewable Energy and Battery Energy Storage System Project … Continued
The House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands is ensuring a smooth process for the passing of the Territory’s 2022 budget. Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie presented the Appropriation Bill or the Appropriation (2022) Act, 2021 at the Thirteenth Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly on … Continued
Director of Culture, Dr. Katherine Smith said the Department of Culture will be launching the book, “The 1949 Great March” with a special kind of pride and excitement on the 71st anniversary of the commemorative day. The book about the 1949 March will be launched on Wednesday, November 24 by the collaborative efforts of the Ministry … Continued
Principals, parents uneasy as secondary studies extended to seven years The Gleaner The education ministry has ordered that effective this academic year, no graduation ceremonies should be held for fifth-formers as Jamaica transitions to the now-compulsory seven-year secondary education period. High school principals have also been told that if their school lacks the space or … Continued
Jamaica Information Service A proposal for the establishment of seven years of secondary education in Jamaica has been approved by Cabinet. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, who made the disclosure while addressing Wednesday’s (October 6) virtual post-Cabinet press briefing, said this will allow all students to have access to learning opportunities … Continued
The Virgin Islands (VI) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have held their second meeting on available UNDP assistance to the VI for recovery after a natural disaster. At the virtual meeting held on October 29, the UNDP presented its Household and Building Damage Assessment (HBDA) toolkit that can be activated after a hurricane to … Continued
