Ukraine: craintes d’une “catastrophe” à…

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Vladimir Poutine a accepté vendredi que l’Agence internationale de l’énergie atomique (AIEA) envoie une mission à la centrale nucléaire ukrainienne de Zaporijjia, la plus grande d’Europe, disant craindre que les bombardements ne finissent par provoquer une “catastrophe de grande envergure”.

Dans le même temps, le secrétaire général de l’ONU Antonio Guterres, en visite en Ukraine, a demandé à la Russie de ne pas couper du réseau ukrainien cette centrale que son armée occupe depuis début mars, et qui est devenue la cible ces dernières semaines de frappes dont Moscou et Kiev s’accusent mutuellement.

Plus tôt dans la journée, l’opérateur des centrales ukrainiennes Energoatom avait dit redouter un tel scénario, affirmant que les militaires russes étaient en train de chercher des approvisionnements pour des générateurs au diesel qui seraient activés après l’arrêt des réacteurs et avaient limité l’accès du personnel aux installations.

“Bien évidemment, l’électricité de Zaporijjia est une électricité ukrainienne (…) ce principe doit être pleinement respecté”, a martelé M. Guterres en marge d’un déplacement à Odessa, le grand port ukrainien sur la mer Noire, après avoir été la veille à Lviv, dans l’ouest de l’Ukraine.

– Une mission de l’AIEA “dès que possible” –

“Le bombardement systématique (…) du territoire de la centrale nucléaire de Zaporijjia crée un danger de catastrophe de grande envergure qui pourrait conduire à la contamination radioactive de vastes territoires”, a de son côté mis en garde vendredi le président russe à l’occasion d’une conversation téléphonique avec son homologue français Emmanuel Macron.

MM. Poutine et Macron ont dans ce contexte “relevé l’importance d’envoyer dans les plus brefs délais une mission de l’Agence internationale de l’énergie atomique à la centrale nucléaire, qui pourra évaluer la situation sur place”, a informé le Kremlin, soulignant que “la partie russe a confirmé être prête à fournir toute l’assistance nécessaire aux inspecteurs” de l’AIEA.

Le chef de l’Etat russe a en outre accepté que ces derniers passent “par l’Ukraine” et non par la Russie, ce qu’il exigeait auparavant, a précisé la présidence française.

Dans un communiqué, le directeur général de l’Agence internationale de l’énergie atomique, Rafael Grossi, s’est “félicité des récentes déclarations indiquant que l’Ukraine et la Russie soutenaient l’objectif de l’AIEA d’envoyer une mission” à Zaporijjia.

Cette organisation “est en consultation active avec toutes les parties” pour y dépêcher “dès que possible” une équipe que M. Grossi “dirigera lui-même”, selon ce texte diffusé dans la soirée.

“Dans cette situation hautement volatile et fragile, il est d’une importance vitale qu’aucune nouvelle action ne soit entreprise qui pourrait mettre davantage en danger (…) l’une des plus grandes centrales nucléaires du monde”, a insisté le patron de l’AIEA.

“Le rétablissement d’une sécurité totale” sur ce site “pourra commencer après que la mission aura commencé son travail”, a quant à lui commenté dans la soirée le président ukrainien Volodymyr Zelensky.

Un diplomate a expliqué le même jour à l’AFP que les Occidentaux s’inquiétaient surtout du maintien du refroidissement par eau des réacteurs nucléaires, plus que de l’impact d’un tir, car ils sont conçus “pour résister” au “pire”.

La veille à Lviv, où il a rencontré M. Zelensky et le président turc Recep Tayyip Erdogan, le secrétaire général des Nations unies avait estimé que “tout dégât potentiel à Zaporijjia serait un suicide” et exhorté à “démilitariser la centrale”.

Vendredi, c’est le chef de la diplomatie européenne, Josep Borrell, qui a appelé sur les Russes à “se retirer” de ce site et à “immédiatement en rendre le contrôle total à son propriétaire légitime, l’Ukraine”.

– Nouvel arrêt des livraisons de gaz-

La visite de M. Guterres a été marquée par un autre sujet qui préoccupe la planète: les exportations de céréales ukrainiennes.

Bloquées après l’invasion russe, ce qui a fait planer le spectre d’une crise alimentaire mondiale, elles ont repris à la suite d’un accord entre Moscou et Kiev en juillet.

M. Guterres est attendu samedi à Istanbul pour visiter le Centre de coordination conjointe (CCC), chargé de superviser cet accord international pour permettre les exportations de céréales depuis l’Ukraine, accord “dont la Turquie est un élément clé”, a-t-il dit.

La Russie, qui réclame en échange la levée des restrictions sur ses propres ventes à l’étranger de produits agricoles et d’engrais, touchées par les sanctions occidentales, déplore quant à elle “les obstacles qui demeurent” -pour reprendre les termes qu’a utilisés M. Poutine vendredi- dans ce domaine.

Des allégations que la France a d’ailleurs aussitôt rejetées, jugeant qu’il y a de la part de Moscou “une volonté d’instrumentaliser politiquement cette question”.

Parallèlement, le géant Gazprom avertissait que les livraisons de gaz russe à l’Europe par le gazoduc Nord Stream 1 seraient interrompues du 31 août au 2 septembre pour des raisons de “maintenance”, au risque de raviver la peur d’une pénurie en Europe, où la Russie est accusée de chantage énergétique.

– “Net affaiblissement” –

Concernant les opérations militaires en Ukraine, le Pentagone, qui a annoncé vendredi une nouvelle tranche d’aide militaire d’un montant de 775 millions de dollars à ce pays, a noté un “manque total de progrès sur le champ de bataille” des troupes russes.

“Nous n’avons pas constaté de reprise de territoires” par les forces ukrainiennes, “mais nous constatons un net affaiblissement des positions russes à plusieurs endroits”, a encore dit une responsable du département américain de la Défense.

Dans l’est de l’Ukraine, les bombardements russes se sont toutefois poursuivis vendredi, faisant au moins cinq morts et dix blessés dans plusieurs localités de la région de Donetsk, l’une des deux provinces du Donbass, un bassin industriel qui est l’objectif stratégique prioritaire de Moscou.

Kharkiv (nord-est), la deuxième ville d’Ukraine, a en outre fait l’objet de nouvelles frappes dont le bilan est d’au 15 morts.

Et plus de 21.000 personnes ont été évacuées en dix jours des territoires occupés, dont plus de 9.000 de la région de Zaporijjia et plus 8.000 de la région de Kherson, a annoncé la vice-Première ministre ukrainienne Iryna Verechtchouk.

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Nekoro Vassell’s Summer cocktails, recipes included! Loop Jamaica

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The content originally appeared on: Jamaica News Loop News

Whether you’re relaxing on the beach, liming with friends and family, or simply spending some quality time with yourself, a cool summer cocktail will ease its way into any ‘lituation’.

Since summer is never short of hot days, Beaches Negril Bar Supervisor Nekoro Vassell’s creative brain is also filled with great summer drink ideas.

He makes his creations so simple, that the cocktails can be remixed from a limited bar or a fully stocked premium bar.

These are some of his top drink picks that not only beat the summer heat but also make the creating process worthwhile.

Loop Lifestyle takes it to the head!

Tipsy Limeade

Ingredients

1/2 shot Wray and Nephew White Rum

1/2 shot Mr Boston Sour Apple Schnapps

1/4 shot lime juice

2 oz pineapple juice

Soda water

Method

In a cocktail shaker add all ingredients with ice and shake well. Pour into a glass of ice cubes. Garnish with lime and mint.

Beer with Me

Ingredients

Red Stripe Beer

Kingston 62 Gold Rum

Blending ingredients

1/2 oz Red Grenadine

1/2 oz lime juice

1/2 oz Triple Sec Liqueur

2 oz of Tequila Silver

Method

Mix Red Stripe Beer with Kingston 62 Gold Rum in a serving glass. Add blending ingredients to blender with ice and blend until smooth. Pour on beer mixture and garnish with cucumber and lime.

Blue Island Cocktail

Ingredients

1/2 Absolut Vodka

1/2 shot Blue Curacao

1 oz pineapple juice

1/4 shot lime juice

Lemonade

Method

Add all ingredients in a cocktail shaker, shake for 15 seconds. Pour into a glass with ice and top off with lemonade. Garnish with lemon or orange.

Vodka Scotch Bonnet Shot

Ingredients

1/2 shot Absolut Mandarin

Scotch Bonnet pepper

1 garlic clove

Sandals Blaze Fiah Pepper

Method

Muddle the pepper and garlic, then add all ingredients to shaker and shake for 20 seconds. Pour shot and serve.

Caribbean Sunset

Ingredients

2 oz Tequila

1 oz Triple Sec

1/2 oz lime juice

4 oz pineapple juice

1 mango

Method

Dice mango into small slices and combine all ingredients in cocktail shaker, shake for 15 seconds, rim margarita glass with sugar and garnish with cherry and pineapple.

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West Indies need 213 to win ODI series vs New Zealand

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The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

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West Indies’ bowler Akeal Hosein celebrates the dismissal of New Zealand’s Michael Bracewell during the second ODI at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, Friday. – AP

WEST Indies will need 213 to win the second One-Day International (ODI) and seal the three-match series against New Zealand.

Batting first on Friday at Kensington Oval in Barbados, West Indies dismissed New Zealand for 212 in 48.2 overs.

Finn Allen was the best batsman for New Zealand hitting seven fours and three sixes in his innings of 96 off 117 balls and Daryl Mitchell cracked 41 off 63 balls.

Off spinner Kevin Sinclair, playing in only his second ODI for West Indies, ended with excellent figures of 4/41 in 8.2 overs.

Fast bowler Jason Holder and left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein both bowled well, grabbing 3/24 and 2/51, respectively.

West Indies won the first match of the series by five wickets, on Wednesday.

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NRA to better “streamline” claims settlement processes for land claims Loop Cayman Islands

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The content originally appeared on: Cayman Compass

Some parties have privately and publicly noted their concerns about the timing of processing of claims submitted to the National Roads Authority (NRA) in relation to public road plans. Alric Lindsay, chairman of the new NRA board, has now confirmed that a more streamlined process will be announced soon, including timelines for claim resolutions and processing by the Assessment Committee if that option is preferred by the party making a claim.

Why claims are submitted

For those who are not familiar with these types of claims, whenever roads are expected to be classified and scheduled as public roads (which are further categorized as primary arterial roads, secondary arterial roads, collector roads, access roads and public footpaths) or where any particular portion of land is needed for the layout of a new public road or the widening or diverting of an existing public road, a declaration to that effect appears in the Cayman Islands Gazette, along with the block and parcels affected.

Upon seeing the public road declaration or gazette, persons with legal title to the relevant property would normally submit a notice of intent to make a claim for compensation for the land or the portion of it that the government has published its intention to use as a public road.

Process of settling claims

Once a claim is submitted, there are two ways to settle claims; option 1 being the settlement of claims by agreement between the NRA and the claimant and option 2 being the submission of the claim by the NRA to the Assessment Committee.

Commenting on this process, the NRA board chairman said:

In normal circumstances, the Lands & Survey Department will complete a valuation of the relevant property. The NRA board may place reliance on the expertise of the Lands & Survey Department in doing valuations or the NRA board may require other valuations to be completed. Sometimes, the party making the claim agrees to the valuation. Sometimes, they do not. If negotiations continue for a long period without the involvement of the Assessment Committee, then the claims settlement process may take a longer time. The new board is now addressing this and has agreed to better streamline this process.

Better streamlining

In terms of better streamlining, the NRA board chairman explained that “going forward, each party will be informed of the response times for offers and counteroffers in relation to claims and, where the party does not agree to the terms of a settlement within a period of time, the NRA may forward the claim directly to the Assessment Committee for final consideration.”

The intention is that, all things being equal, the proposed, agreed response times will provide more certainty of timing for parties submitting claims.

Assessment Committee

As the NRA board chairman noted, following a short, fixed time period of offers and counteroffers, if the party making a claim does not agree to the valuation, then the Assessment Committee will provide a resolution.

Just for information purposes, in terms of composition, the Assessment Committee is required under the Roads Act to be made up of a magistrate, designated by the Governor, who shall be chairman of the Committee, a Justice of the Peace chosen by the magistrate and one other member chosen by the magistrate from the panel of persons (under the Roads Act, the Governor shall, from time to time, appoint a panel of six persons appearing to him to be knowledgeable in matters relating to land values).

In terms of what the Assessment Committee will look at when assessing compensation, the Roads Act says that the Assessment Committee will be guided by the terms of the Second Schedule appearing at the end of the Roads Act.

Outcomes

The outcome of the streamlining by the new NRA board means that parties may now have the benefit of a shorter period of time when waiting to hear from the NRA on claims submissions and settlement proposals.

As mentioned above, if the parties do not agree to the settlement, then the Assessment Committee will be asked to deal. In terms of the Assessment Committee though, that committee will be subject to its own timing and procedures (which the NRA does not control), however, the procedures to be adopted by the Assessment Committee will hopefully take into consideration the certainty of timing that the new NRA board is seeking.

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OOOPS! Poland nabs octogenarian with 5 kilos of heroin in suitcase Loop Barbados

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The content originally appeared on: Barbados News

An 81-year-old Danish woman travelling from Africa to Canada was arrested at Warsaw airport on suspicion of illegal possession of heroin worth over US$515K, officials in Poland said on Friday.

Customs officers at Frederic Chopin Airport decided to check the woman’s luggage Sunday after becoming suspicious of her itinerary and her uneasy behaviour.

Packages with five kilograms (11 lbs) of heroin were discovered under a false suitcase bottom.

The woman, travelling from Malawi and Kenya through Doha and Warsaw, denied any wrongdoing and said family members had given her the suitcase with gifts for relatives in Canada, according to Aleksandra Skrzyniarz, a spokeswoman for the prosecutor’s office in Warsaw.

She was detained for three months and prosecutors have opened an investigation; under Polish law, she faces up to 15 years in prison for illegal possession of narcotics.

Denmark officials confirmed that a Danish citizen was detained in Poland and said the ministry is “providing consular assistance”.

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Jah Hands Baas neemt fans mee in muzikale beleving

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door Shanavon Arsomedjo PARAMARIBO — Als de naam Jah Hands Baas geen belletje bij je doet rinkelen, zal het nummer

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GameNation platform brings new energy to online play Loop Jamaica

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The content originally appeared on: Jamaica News Loop News

E-sports teams, players and fans were in for powerful and exhilarating experiences as the online gaming battles kicked off at the launch of the Jamaica’s newest online gaming platform, GameNation.

Hundreds of excited gamers converged at Digicel’s Ocean Boulevard headquarters last Saturday to witness the high-energy event that signalled a new way to enjoy gaming and e-sports.

“GameNation gives players access to hundreds of fan-favourite games from an impressive roster of categories, including action, racing, arcade, and puzzles, with no download required,” noted SportsMax marketing executive, Orion Aitken. “We’re supporting the growing gaming community by giving players the chance to compete to win real-life prizes, plus perks including bragging rights through leader-board rankings.”

The event doubled as the venue of an intense FIFA 22 online tournament, hosted by SportsMax, WYLDE and the Jamaica E-Sports Initiative (JEI). Thirty-two players were selected from over 162 applicants to battle for the title of best FIFA 22 player in Jamaica.

The GameNation launch was a gamer’s paradise, with every feature well thought out to provide the perfect gaming ambience – from interactive screens to enhanced audio systems, lighting, and cool gadgets.

FIFA fans across Jamaica came out to compete at the GameNation Game Pod – a dedicated area for interactive gaming using a touchscreen interface. There, they got an exclusive, first-hand look and feel of the games available on the online platform.

Following several rounds of fierce battle, gamer Tahjay Solomon, (gamer name “LS_21Don”) took home the grand prize of a Sony PS5 and a trip to the WYLDE boot camp in Ireland.

Solomon used this handle to honour the legacy of his late brother-in-law and former national player, Luton Shelton.

Taje Bogle (gamer name “BigNoseBalla”) won the second place prize of an Xbox and an ultimate game pass.

David Seiveright (gamer name “MacSeiv”) took home the third place prize of a Nintendo Switch and three months Switch membership.

“Our mission is to continue contributing to e-sports for generations to come and to encourage players to be the best they can be,” noted CEO of WYLDE, Steve Daly. “E-sports has been around for less than 10 years and has already attracted millions worldwide. This partnership with Digicel, SportsMax and the JEI will strengthen our efforts to promote and to make e-sports more accessible across the Caribbean.”

Speaking at the GameNation launch event, president of JEI, Gregory Moore, gave a rundown on the growth of the local e-sports community.

He shared, “The JEI was formed in 2018, and we have made considerable progress over the past four years. Jamaica was the first Caribbean country to form a national e-sports team, the first to join the International E-Sports Federation and the first to travel to the International World Championships. Jamaicans have travelled to Las Vegas, Singapore, South Korea and even competed in the recent Commodore E-Sports Competitions.”

The launch of the GameNation online platform is one of the latest initiatives to show support for the fast-growing online gaming community, as Digicel continues to support the needs of this emerging group of customers by delivering superfast Digicel mobile data or home internet speeds to help them gain the competitive edge and maximise their potential.

GameNation is available to all Digicel customers. To play, visit www.playgamenation.com and sign up with your name and the phone number or email address linked to your Digicel account.

Gamers can also download the SportsMax app to enjoy a Summer of E-sports. All JEI events will be available on the app, and users can stream live action from FIFA, Valorant and more.

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Man United reach deal to sign Casemiro from Real Madrid Loop Jamaica

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The content originally appeared on: Jamaica News Loop News

MADRID (AP) — Manchester United reached a deal Friday to sign midfielder Casemiro from Real Madrid, ending the Brazilian’s successful stint in Spain and giving the struggling English giant a much-needed reinforcement.

Both clubs confirmed the deal but did not provide financial details, although Spanish media said the deal for the 30-year-old Brazilian was worth about 70 million euros ($70 million) plus variables.

United said the transfer is subject to the agreement of personal terms, UK visa requirements and a medical. United, which have lost their opening two games of the Premier League season, have been in the market for a central midfielder since the transfer window opened.

Casemiro’s arrival should be a boost for beleaguered United manager Erik ten Hag, who unsuccessfully deployed playmaker Christian Eriksen in a deeper-lying midfield role in last weekend’s 4-0 loss at Brentford.

Madrid thanked Casemiro and called him a club legend. He had been with Madrid since 2013 and helped them to win 18 titles, including five Champions League and three Spanish leagues.

The club said Casemiro will be honoured at an event at the team’s training center on Monday.

Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti had said earlier Friday that Casemiro was in negotiations for a move and a deal was imminent.

He said he spoke with Casemiro and felt “there was no way back,”

“He wants to try a new challenge, a new opportunity,” Ancelotti said in a news conference. “The club understands. With all he’s done for this club and the person he is, we have to respect it. There are talks right now, he’s still a Real Madrid player at this stage, but he wants to leave.”

Ancelotti said he didn’t try to change Casemiro’s mind about leaving.

“I haven’t tried to convince him, I just listened, because I have spoken to Casemiro throughout my time here and he has helped us so much,” Ancelotti said. “Having heard what he wants, there’s no way back. If he doesn’t stay, we’ll have an enormous sense of gratitude to him for all he’s done.”

The 30-year-old Casemiro is regarded as one of the world’s best holding midfielders. Madrid’s midfield has been one of the best in the world in recent years with Casemiro playing alongside Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.

He has more than 60 appearances with Brazil’s national team and is set to play in the World Cup in Qatar. He helped Brazil win the 2019 Copa Am?rica.

Ancelotti said Madrid has replacements for Casemiro, though, including young France midfielder Aur?lien Tchouam?ni, who was signed in the offseason. The club has other players who can fill in as well, including Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Dani Ceballos and even David Alaba, a defender who can play in midfield if needed.

“Tchouam?ni was signed for this position and he’s one of the best central midfielders on the market right now,” Ancelotti said. “Then we’ve got Kroos, who can play in that position too, just like he did in my second year here, and there’s Camavinga as well.”

Ancelotti said the six midfielders he still has in the squad would be “enough to negotiate the season.”

“They are six top quality players,” the coach said.

Ancelotti said Madrid’s targets will remain the same despite Casemiro’s departure.

“Real Madrid’s plans don’t change,” he said. “Our plans are to fight and compete in every competition, which we will do with or without Casemiro. That said, everyone is well aware of how important the player is and how much we love him.”

Madrid won the Champions League, the Spanish league and the Spanish Super Cup last season. They opened this season by winning the UEFA Super Cup.

Casemiro will join former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo at United, although the Portugal forward’s future at the English club is still in doubt.

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Marigot Resident Recalls Stabbing Victim’s Last Words – St. Lucia Times News

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The content originally appeared on: St. Lucia Times News

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A Marigot resident says his brother’s last words to him after being stabbed were that he was ‘starting to black out’ and needed to go to the hospital

Eliseus Harper said he took his brother, Asher St. Rose to the medical facility.

Asher St. Rose – Deceased

But St. Rose did not survive the August 11, 2022 stabbing at Fond Mange, Marigot, allegedly at the hands of a female neighbour.

Harper told St Lucia Times that a post-mortem examination of the deceased determined that St Rose’s death was due to ‘stab to the chest and lungs’.

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According to Harper, Thursday’s examination found that his deceased brother had no organ or health issues.

Earlier, the deceased’s mother had disclosed that her son, who would have turned 24 in November, was preparing to leave Saint Lucia to take up a sailing job.

Suzanna Harper – Deceased’s Mother

He was due to leave Friday.

“Today was supposed to be a very joyful day for us and him. Instead, it is just the opposite. It is a sad day. He is not here to enjoy what he had been working so hard for and spending so much money towards,” his distraught brother told St Lucia Times.

“The incident should not have reached this extreme,” he lamented, adding that the family held a vigil for the deceased.

“He could not have left so we did something to show him if he is up looking at us, we did something to show him he was supposed to leave today, we showed him some respect. He wanted to leave today but not in that manner,” St. Rose’s brother explained.

The brother said the deceased had promised that when he got through with his job overseas, he would have made sure to take care of their mother and his nieces and nephews.

But Harper declared that the dream did not materialise.

Headline photo: Eliseus Harper – Deceased’s brother

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NY officials laud Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival at event’s 10th staging

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The content originally appeared on: Jamaica News Loop News

The Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival has been endorsed by New York state officials for its significant contributions to culture and diversity.

This endorsement came in the form of two proclamations at the 10th annual staging of the festival which was hosted by GK Foods USA in New York on July 31, 2022.

This year’s festival saw over 15,000 patrons turning out to the Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, New York, to indulge in rich Jamaican heritage through food, music, fashion, and games.

The proclamations, which are official declarations made by mayors and governors for historical, cultural, and civic celebrations of city and state-wide impact, were received from New York Mayor Eric Adams, and New York State Senator Leroy Comrie.

Mayor Adams commended GK Foods USA for the annual event which shares Jamaica’s rich heritage with people from all backgrounds and exemplifies New York’s multiculturalism and resiliency.

He also acknowledged the 100th anniversary of the GraceKennedy Group, which is being celebrated this year, and lauded the value the company continues to add to life in New York by providing quality Jamaican food.

Derrick Reckord, president and CEO of GK Foods USA, said that GraceKennedy has been delighted to sponsor the festival by way of the popular Grace brand, since its inception in 2010.

“We are proud of the association with such an event that brings recognition to the food and culture of Jamaica to the world,” Reckord said.

“As the GraceKennedy Group celebrates its 100th year,” he continued, “and Jamaicans everywhere celebrate the country’s 60th year of independence, it was thrilling to see over 15,000 people coming out to enjoy the flavour of real Jamaican jerk from Grace, as well as other aspects of the culture…”

Kimberly Lue Lim, GraceKennedy Foods global category manager, who participated in the event, commented on the growth of the annual fest, noting that it has become one of the most anticipated and culturally significant events for Jamaicans living in the diaspora.

“Jamaican and Caribbean nationals, as well as foreigners who adore our culture, look forward to this festival each year, and we are proud to have grown from strength to strength over the last 10 stagings,” she said.

“This year is extremely special to us as we celebrate not only the festival’s 10-year milestone and [two] major proclamations from New York state officials, but also the 100th-anniversary celebration of the Group,” Lue Lim proudly noted.

This year, festival-goers enjoyed scintillating performances from popular dancehall and reggae artists such as Laa Lee, Protoje, Lila Ik?, Nadine Sutherland, Spragga Benz, Romain Virgo and Christopher Martin.

The Grace Culinary Pavilion featured over 30 Caribbean restaurants and food vendors, who prepared jerk-themed dishes, infused with the flavours of Grace Jamaican Jerk Seasoning.

Celebrity chefs competed for the coveted “Dutch Pot Trophy” while other influencers competed in a Jerk cook-off game.

The Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival is a partnership between GK Foods USA and the event organisers, Jamaican Jerk Festival NY LLC, in association with VP Records.

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