Black Immigrant Daily News
Dj Osocity in de line-up door Sharon Singh PARAMARIBO — Hij heeft niet alleen in de Verenigde Staten een grote
NewsAmericasNow.com
Black Immigrant Daily News
NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams lost what is expected to be the last match of her transcendent tennis career Friday night, eliminated from the U.S. Open in the third round by Ajla Tomljanovic 7-5, 6-7 (4), 6-1 before an electric crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Unwilling to go quietly, Williams staved off five match points to prolong the three-hours-plus proceedings, as some spectators stood to watch, camera phones at the ready. No one — save, of course, Tomljanovic — wanted this to end.
It did on Tomljanovic’s sixth chance, when Williams netted a shot.
Ajla Tomljanovic, of Austrailia, returns a shot to Serena Williams, of the United States. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Williams turns 41 this month and recently told the world that she is ready to start “evolving” away from her playing days — she expressed distaste for the word “retirement” — and while she has remained purposely vague about whether this appearance at Flushing Meadows definitely would represent her final tournament, everyone assumes it will be.
Serena Williamsreacts during a match against Ajla Tomljanovic. (AP Photo/John Minchillo).
If this was, indeed, the last hurrah, she took her fans on a thrill-a-minute throwback ride at the hard-court tournament that was the site of a half-dozen of her 23 Grand Slam championships. The first came in 1999 in New York, when Williams was just 17.
But she faltered against Tomljanovic, a 29-year-old Australian who is ranked 46th. Williams gave away leads in each set, including the last, in which she was up 1-0 before dropping the final six games.
NewsAmericasNow.com
Black Immigrant Daily News
– Advertisement –
The Immigration Department of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force has reported a reduction in the passport applications backlog as staff work to overcome challenges.
The announcement came on Friday from Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Sean Alexander.
In a statement, Alexander indicated that Immigration Department staff were working overtime to meet the demands of the public.
– Advertisement –
Headline photo: Stock image.
– Advertisement –
NewsAmericasNow.com
Black Immigrant Daily News
If Bajan farmers can grow it on island and meet local demand then it should be banned.
This is the opinion of the largest agricultural organisation in Barbados.
Chief executive officer of the Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS), James Paul made the call during a press conference today at the Beckles Road, St Michael headquarters.
“There is no reason that we’re importing commodities such as pumpkins, cucumbers, [and] watermelons into this country. I believe they should be banned whether or not they come from CARICOM…I don’t believe that we should be importing any of those commodities in this country because Barbadian farmers possess the capability to produce those products at very competitive prices,” Paul insisted.
He asserted that the ban will help to reduce the country’s hefty import bill, which averages $700 million dollars annually,by at least $2 million.
Paul maintained that the importation of produce needed to be better regulated. While disputing claims that local farmers were incapable of large demand at competitive prices, the BAS chief stated that farmers wanted to increase production but they were deterred by the high risks of a market saturated by imported goods and a possible glut.
“When those products are imported, what happens is that they force the prices below the cost of production of those farmers because already we see in Barbados, there are times when we have gluts…the price goes below the cost of production. This is unfortunate.”
Paul stressed that an organised and coordinated effort between Commerce, the Ministry of Agriculture and the BAS was needed to ensure the development of the sector and achieve the 2025 goal of reducing the food import bill by 25 per cent.
“We have seen an attempt from the persons in the Ministry of Agriculture to contact us when there is a request for the sale and importation of certain commodities. I would like to see that across the board, in terms of all commodities across Barbados, that we don’t have a situation where import licenses are granted without consultation with the farming representatives [about] what is on the ground.”
NewsAmericasNow.com
Black Immigrant Daily News
Last Thursday the government and Quality Construction Limited signed a contract for more than $4.3 million for the construction of a new Jost Van Dyke Primary School.
“It might be a sister island, but we can’t continue to allow it to be a sister island, a neglected island,” Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said during a signing ceremony held on JVD and broadcast on Facebook.
The project has been long delayed. JVD’s existing primary school sustained major damage in Hurricane Irma in 2017, and since then mould and other issues have frequently forced students to attend class in temporary facilities.
Earlier this year, for instance, they were housed at Foxy’s Tamarind Bar while remedial work was carried out at the existing school. But work on a new facility never got under way even though a design contract was awarded to AEC Consulting Engineering Limited in December 2020.
At the signing ceremony last Thursday, Dr. Wheatley said the school, which currently has a population of 22 students, will have one of the highest dollar-per-student ratios in the VI given the multi million-dollar contract. In addition to the funds allocated for construction, he added, donors have raised between $300,000 and $400,000 to equip the school with modern facilities such as SMART Boards.
The premier said he will “push towards” completing the project by September 2023.He also noted that Natural Resources and Labour Minister Mitch Mitch Turnbull, who represents JVD, pushed hard for the project while he was in the opposition.
“Of course when he was on the other side of the river, he was pounding blows in me because he represents the people of Jost Van Dyke and he demands that they get the best,” Dr. Wheatley said of Mr. Turnbull. He added that he believes Mr. Turnbull will “not rest until” the project is completed.
Education, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Sharie De Castro also spoke, describing the collaborative effort she said ensured that classes continued during the procurement process.
She added that the government is also working to reform the school curriculum and to ensure that education policies and legislation are fit for purpose.“I believe that this is yet an other step in the right direction as we seek to advance education I this territory,” she said.
Mr. Turnbull told attendees that when he first considered running for elected office in 2014, he visited JVD and recognised that something was wrong.
“Because Jost Van Dyke is not a sister island; Virgin Gorda is not a sister island; Anegada is not a sister island: We are all part of the Virgin Islands, and I believe we should be treated just as that,” he said.
Mr. Turnbull also recalled clashing with the elected government while he served in the opposition. “We have come a long way,” he said. The minister added that he will make frequent checks to ensure the project reaches its completion target.
Recovery and Development Agency Procurement Director John Primo, who served as master of ceremonies, said the procurement process for the contract was carried out in accordance with international competitive bidding standards. He added that the RDA will soon publish a detailed summary of the contract.
NewsAmericasNow.com
Black Immigrant Daily News
A 57-year-old chef died on Saturday following a vehicular wreck at Cane Garden Bay Hill, according to the Police Information Office.
Joyce Orine George, of Romney Park, was pronounced dead on arrival at Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital on Saturday, the PIO stated.
Ms. George, of Dominica, worked as a chef at Quito’s Gazebo in Cane Garden Bay, according to the company. Police said they responded to the scene of the collision shortly before 8 p.m. on Saturday. They found a vehicle with extensive front-end damage against a retaining wall, and Ms. George, the driver, was unresponsive, according to the PIO.
Late on Saturday night, Quito’s Gazebo updated its Facebook page with a note announcing the death.
“She was a loved member of our kitchen team,” the company stated. “We were all blessed to have shared time with her and for all she shared with us. She was a ray of sunshine every day.”
In the comments section under the post, tributes poured in from customers, co-workers and friends. “So heartbreaking! My deepest condolences to her family and friends,” one Facebook user posted. “She was a beautiful and kind lady and will be sorely missed.”
The cause of the collision is still being investigated, police said.
NewsAmericasNow.com
Black Immigrant Daily News
A Spooners Estate captain has been charged following a boat chase that ended at Frenchmans Cay on Aug. 23, police said.
After a search uncovered cash and drugs, Jahnai Pickering, 25, will face charges for possession of proceeds of criminal conduct and unlawful possession of a controlled substance, according to a press release from the Police Information Office.
Police did not say how much cash or drugs they found or provide further information about the seizures.
The chase, which involved United States federal agents, was the result of a joint operation between the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force and US authorities, the release stated.
Mr. Pickering was the lone occupant of the boat, police said.
“Since investigations are still very active, no other information can be released at this time,” the Aug. 24 release stated.
NewsAmericasNow.com
Black Immigrant Daily News
A Jamaican woman, 34-year-old Sakoya Blackwood, has been arrested and charged in New York for allegedly catfishing and extorting the CEO of an unnamed public company, according to the United States Department of Justice (DOJ).
According to prosecutors, Blackwood, dubbed the ‘Jamaican Tinder Swindler’ based on the name of a popular Netflix documentary, threatened to release sexually explicit photographs and communications involving the CEO, referred to as “Victim-1” in court documents. She reportedly threatened multiple other victims.
Blackwood, who lives in the Bronx in New York, is charged with making interstate communications with intent to extort, cyberstalking and extortion, according to court documents.
The charges each carry a maximum sentence of two, five and 20 years in prison, respectively, meaning Blackwood could face up to 27 years in total in prison if convicted of all the charges.
“No one should have to fear public humiliation and financial loss from the release of personal, private information,” U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said in a statement.
“As alleged, Sakoya Blackwood created that very fear and sought to capitalise on it for her own personal gain,” he said, adding that “I commend the victim for reporting this alleged criminal activity, and encourage anyone else who believes they may have been a victim of this scheme to contact the FBI.”
The DOJ said Blackwood used multiple online identities to target the CEO and other wealthy, high-profile men in the scheme.
Court documents show authorities found six different identification cards from multiple states while searching Blackwood’s home, which she shares with her mother in the Bronx.
Her aliases included Lila Cohen, Louren Hennessy, Susannah Forest, Harper Dean, Nataya Romeo and Jessica Bottomley, MD. Authorities said they believe Blackwood was using the aliases while claiming different addresses and academic degrees to apply for jobs.
Blackwood allegedly sent “numerous” intimidating and threatening text messages to the CEO, also using threats of economic and reputational harm from the photos’ releas, in attempts to receive payment.
“Most people hope for a personal human connection in life, and scam artists twist that desire into illicit schemes to steal more than hearts,” FBI Assistant Director Michael Driscoll said in a statement.
“We believe Blackwood used tactics we allege in this indictment to blackmail and extort money from other victims,” Driscoll continued. “We are asking those people to contact us so we can help them, but also to ensure no one else ever falls victim to Blackwood’s alleged deception.”
NewsAmericasNow.com
Black Immigrant Daily News
– Advertisement –
Today Friday September 2, 2022 the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs reports a total of 62 new cases of COVID-19 from samples processed on Wednesday August 31, 2022 and Thursday September 1, 2022.
This is from a total of 218 samples, of which 204 samples are from the Ezra Long Laboratory and 14 samples from the Laboratory Services and Consultations Limited.
These samples were collected from August 29, 2022 to August 31, 2022. This number of positive cases makes up 28.4% of all the samples processed on these dates. These new cases bring the total number of cases diagnosed in country to date to 28, 894.
Confirmation was also received of the recovery of 55 individuals diagnosed with COVID-19. This brings the number of active cases in country to date to 127. Currently, there are twelve positive cases of COVID-19 admitted at the Respiratory Hospital.
– Advertisement –
To date, a total of 54, 780 individuals have been fully vaccinated. Another 5, 193 are partially vaccinated and 7, 799 have received their booster shot.
Vaccination will take place at various Wellness Centres as per the published COVID-19 vaccination schedule.
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs will continue providing frequent updates to the public as new information becomes available.
SOURCE: Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs
– Advertisement –
NewsAmericasNow.com
Black Immigrant Daily News
PARAMARIBO — De Historische Database van Suriname en Curaçao (HDSC) is op 1 september in de prijzen gevallen tijdens het Open Science
NewsAmericasNow.com