This Caribbean Immigrant Entrepreneur Has Made It Into The Top 10 Of The FabOver40 Competition

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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Nov. 4, 2022: A Caribbean immigrant has made it to this year’s Top 10 of the FabOver40 competition.

Caribbean American entrepreneur, Felicia J. Persaud, has again advanced in the competition, which focuses on women over 40 from the top picks, to top 20, top 15 and now Top 10.

The Guyana-born founder of ICN, which owns the brands, CaribPR Wire, News Americas, Hard Beat Communications and Invest Caribbean, is now in the run for the Top 5, which will be picked on November 10, 2022.

The winner of this year’s FabOver40 competition will receive a 2-page feature in NewBeauty Magazine, an unforgettable spa-cation in Scottsdale, Arizona, and $40,000.

Persaud says she is grateful for all those who have voted for her this far and looking forward to their support to staying in and winning the contest for all of the Caribbean and Guyana.

Asked how she stays FabOver40, Persaud said she “works out, eats clean and is on a path of mindfulness and positivity. Her advice to her younger self? “Focus more on loving you and less on looking for love in all the wrong places.”

Vote to keep Felicia in the contest now at https://votefab40.com/2022/felicia-persaud and make her this year’s winner.

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50 Cent Advice Quavo How To Handle Takeoff’s Legacy

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50 Cent wants Quavo to move swiftly on securing Takeoff’s legacy.

The hip-hop community is still reeling from the shocking death of Takeoff. Many veterans in the industry have shared their feelings about the influential rapper’s passing. The tragedy hasn’t been lost on 50 Cent either, who recently paid tribute to Takeoff following the rapper’s tragic death. The successful rapper turned television exec took some time out during a concert in Seinäjoki, Finland, on Tuesday night, November 1, to acknowledge the passing of the Atlanta native.

That was the same day the “Walk It, Talk It” rapper was shot and killed in Houston. The G-Unit leader paid tribute to the fallen rapper by projecting his image on the stage as the Migos‘ “Bad and Boujee” hit blasted through the speakers at the arena. He did a similar thing to honor veteran rapper Coolio who died earlier this year.

“I paid tribute to Takeoff last night in Finland it was lit, GLG GreenLightGang tour let’s get it,” the Power executive producer tweeted yesterday, November 2. The “Many Men” rapper also took some time out to issue some words of advice to Quavo.

The “Candy Shop” rapper is very familiar with how the industry works and offers up some words of wisdom on how Quavo could keep Takeoff’s legacy alive and his contribution remembered for some time to come.

Using Instagram, Fif shared a clip of Pop Smoke’s former manager Steven Victor in which he revealed a conversation that the pair had following the death of the beloved Brooklyn rapper. He shared that he urged Victor to try and work through the grief and focus on finishing and putting out Pop’s posthumous album Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon.

“50 was like, ‘Yo, you’re being selfish. You can’t let your emotions or you being in this depressed state stop you from executing what plans you guys had. Because three weeks ago you guys were in my office talking about taking over the world,’” Victor is quoted as saying in the interview.

In another part of the interview, he explained that 50 asked him the tough questions like who was going to keep the “For The Night” rapper’s legacy going and who was going to make sure his music came out so he could take care of his family?

Victor was appreciative of the tough but prudent advice in the midst of his grief.

It’s pretty much the same advice that 50 Cent wants to pass on to Quavo, as evidenced by his caption.

“This is really how it goes @QuavoStuntin you have to position this Album correctly for Take Offs Legacy, go make a couple changes and address everything all artist make the best music out of painful moments. R.I.P to Pop Smoke R.I.P to TakeOff,” he posted.

Takeoff’s death is still being mourned by many in the industry, including influential artists like Drake, Beyoncé, Future, and T.I.

The latest news surrounding his death suggests that the 28-year-old rapper died after stray bullets penetrated his head and torso into his arm.

In a video recently obtained from TMZ, which was taken just moments before the shooting, a man with a gun was identified by authorities as a person of interest.

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Le fils de Davido est mort noy?

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Ifeanyi, fils du chanteur nig?riano-am?ricain Davido, a trouv? la mort en se noyant dans la piscine priv?e de ses parents, lundi 31 octobre, ? Banana Island, dans l’Etat de Lagos (Nigeria). Transport? dans un centre hospitalier de la r?gion de Lekki, l’enfant de 3 ans de David Adeleke et Chioma Rowland y est arriv? mort, selon les infos, apr?s avoir ?t? sous l’eau pendant quelques temps en absence de ses parents, selon des sources concordantes.

C’est l’actrice nig?riane Eniola Badmus qui avait confirm? la nouvelle dans un tweet, supprim? par la suite face aux critiques. Les parents sont jusqu’? date plong?s dans un total mutisme.

Apr?s interrogatoire de toutes les personnes pr?sentes sur les lieux au moment de l’accident, la police du Nigeria a proc?d? ? l’interpellation de 8 membres du personnel domestique.

Davido est l’une des plus grandes stars de l’Afrique, pour avoir collabor? avec des artistes internationaux comme Chris Brown et Nicki Minaj et remport? des prix musicaux de MTV et BET. Avant Ifeanyi, il avait eu 2 enfants avec d’autres femmes. Davido, ?g? de 28 ans, a chant? en Ha?ti en f?vrier 2018 lors d’un spectacle ? Tara’s.

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Dozens of Shop Stewards Complete Training

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Dozens of Shop Stewards Complete Training

The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union hosted one of the largest gatherings of Shop Stewards to take place in Antigua, as part of a two-day training workshop on Wednesday 26, and Thursday 27 October, 2022.

Having completed the Shop Stewards Training Workshop, more than 80 Shop Stewards will receive certificates of participation.

The activity, which was designed to strengthen capacity and build solidarity among both new and experienced Shop Stewards, consisted of several lectures, interactive presentations, audio-visual presentations and discussions.

In concluding the workshop, ABWU General Secretary, David Massiah, told participants that the Union’s strength depended on the engagement of every Shop Steward.

“We as officers do not have all the knowledge and information; but coming together, we all can be a force to be reckoned with at the end of the day,” Massiah said.

Massiah encouraged participants to follow international developments in the world of work. He warned of significant changes that will impact the workplace as many countries – including Antigua & Barbuda – prepare for a transition to green energy.

The two-day training received overwhelming positive feedback from many participants: “I think the presentations were all on point, and I think the presenters were well selected and they have shown themselves to be very knowledgeable of the material,” one participant remarked.

Industrial Relations and Training Officer at the ABWU, Hazel Luke, described the workshop as a resounding success.

“We have brought together over 95% of the Union’s Shop Stewards, and I think it augers well for the future of this organization. Not only are they better equipped in their roles, but this workshop has also created a platform for future engagements with our Shop Stewards,” Luke explained.

The workshop featured presentations on Divisions “C” and “D” of the Labour Code, as well as lectures on Collective Bargaining and Leadership.

There was also an exploration of the Shop Steward Guide Book, written by the late Sir. Keithlyn Smith.

The facilitators of the workshop were Pascal Kentish, Deputy Labour Commissioner; Kem Warner of KAW Management Services and several Union Officials.

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TTUTA: School is sacred ground

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Martin Lum Kin’s goal as TTUTA president is to improve the union’s public image. – Marvin Hamilton

TTUTA newly-elected president Martin Lum Kin reacted to a video of small children cowering from nearby gunfire at Rose Hill RC Primary School by saying the school was “sacred ground” and urging gangsters to put down their guns and live in peace. He spoke to Newsday on Thursday, the day after the country was shocked by a online post showing a teacher telling her young pupils to stay on the floor and calmly explaining that two gangs were exchanging gun shots nearby.

Lum Kin commended the unidentified female teacher and her principal and other staff for having instituted drills by pupils in case of gunfire.

“It is very disturbing this happened near a school which is supposed to be a safe haven where students should have the best days of their lives. We are very concerned, but mindful of the reality.

“Gunplay has been getting closer and closer to the school compound.”

He said the school had been closed for a while after the shooting but short-term measures were needed.

Lum Kin commended the Ministry of Education for providing counselling for staff and pupils.

“We are looking forward to meeting the ministry, Catholic Board of Education, Ministry of National Security, police service, and all community-based organisations.”

He said school was an important part of the community, while noting that teachers must feel safe at that location in order to teach their pupils.

Lum Kin said short-term measures were needed to bring relief to teachers, school administrators and pupils.

Asked about specific concrete measures, he replied, “The idea of relocation or police posts has to be discussed (by the ministry) with TTUTA.”

Newsday asked if he had any message to the gunmen.

“TTUTA would like to say to those persons, ‘Please put down the guns.’” He said incidents such as at Rose Hill were very sad to see happening.

“TTUTA would like to say, please put down the guns. Have a level of truce, or even to have schools and the environment to be safe zones.

“In the first instance, let’s stop the violence.”

Lum Kin urged peace in the community.

“We deem school to be sacred grounds, where learning, teaching and development take place.

“Around the school should be sacred ground where people feel safe.” He pledged TTUTA’s help towards ensuring teachers have a safe working environment.

Lum Kin commended all school administrators and teachers who were persevering under difficult circumstances. “TTUTA will be there for you.” He commended the Rose Hill female teacher for acting in such a calm manner under very trying conditions, possibly even exposing herself to risk. “I know teachers do this on a daily basis. They put themselves second and the students first.”

He said TTUTA was arranging to meet the Ministry of Education over the incident.

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Carter wins 7th World Cup gold, breaks another TT record

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Dylan Carter of Trinidad and Tobago waves after winning the men’s 50m freestyle at the FINA Swimming World Cup meet in Toronto, on October 28. (via AP) –

TRINIDAD and Tobago swimmer Dylan Carter won gold and broke his national record in the men’s 50-metre freestyle short course event when the third and final leg of the FINA Swimming World Cup 2022 splashed off at The IU Natatorium in Indianapolis, USA on Thursday.

It was Carter’s seventh gold medal over the three legs of the World Cup.

Carter, 26, has been in brilliant form winning three gold medals apiece in leg one and leg two of the World Cup.

Carter, swimming out of lane four on Thursday, stopped the clock in 20.72 seconds to erase his national record of 20.77 set during the first leg of the World Cup.

Australian Kyle Chalmers earned silver in 20.81 and American Justin Ress copped bronze in 21.23.

Carter had the fastest time in the 50m freestyle heats. He finished in 21.03 swimming in lane four of heat six. German Rafael Miroslaw was second in heat six in 21.88 and Matej Dusa of Slovakia ended third in 21.89.

TT swimmer Aqeel Joseph, 20, also competed in the 50m freestyle event.

He finished second in heat one after stopping the clock in 22.84, but his time was not fast enough to advance to the final. Joseph ended 33rd overall out of 53 swimmers who started the heats.

At the first leg of the World Cup in Berlin, Germany from October 21-23, Carter won the 50m freestyle, 50m backstroke and the 50m butterfly. He broke national records in the 50m freestyle and 50m backstroke.

Carter continued his prolific form at the second leg of the World Cup from October 28-30 in Toronto, Canada.

He won the 50m butterfly event, 50m freestyle and the 50m backstroke. He set another national record in the 50m backstroke.

On Friday, Carter and Joseph will compete in the men’s 100m freestyle heats. Joseph will swim in heat one at 11.03 am TT time and Carter will swim in heat eight at 11.17 am.

Earlier in the day, the TT swimmers will also line up in the men’s 50m backstroke. Joseph will face the starter in heat two at 9.44 am and Carter will participate in heat five at 9.50 am.

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State appeals dismissal of motor vehicle offence in Rajaee Ali’s favour

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THE State has appealed the dismissal of a charge for failing to produce a valid certificate of insurance by a magistrate in favour of alleged gang leader Rajaee Ali in 2019.

Ali was found not guilty of the offence which allegedly took place in November 2014 in Carapo, Arima.

It was alleged when asked to provide the certificate of insurance for the car he was driving, Ali showed the police officers who stopped him a policy in someone else’s name which had expired the day before on November 2, 2014.

Ali was asked if he had a valid policy for October 3, but he allegedly said he did not. The next day, the person in whose name the insurance was in brought a new policy to the police but that was valid for one year, starting on that date (November 4, 2014).

Ali, who did not testify or call witnesses at the magistrates’ court was found not guilty on April 23, 2019, by Magistrate Avion Gill.

However, in its appeal, the State is contending that the court misdirected itself on the burden of proof in accordance with section 40 of the Summary Courts Act.

Although the appeal will be heard on November 28, deputy Director of Public Prosecutions George Busby, on Thursday, said the law provides that a citizen has to show they have valid insurance.

In the grounds of appeal, the State is contending the court also misdirected itself on what is required as far as a policy of insurance is concerned in order to comply with requirements of the Motor Vehicles Insurance (Third-Party Risks) Act. It is also contended that the finding that the production of the insurance the next day was irrelevant and inadmissible was also wrong.

At a hearing on Thursday, Justices of Appeal Mark Mohammed and Maria Wilson said they wanted brief submissions from both the State and Ali’s attorney, Roshan Tota-Maharaj, and adjourned the hearing to the end of the month.

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