Author: Steve Brown

Kamala Harris Celebrates 60th Birthday While Campaigning in Georgia Ahead of Crucial US Election STONECREST, GEORGIA — On a pivotal campaign trail stop on October 20, 2024, Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris celebrated her 60th birthday by attending church services at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia. In this vital battleground state, Harris and her political adversary, Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump, have been fiercely campaigning. Accompanied by music legend Stevie Wonder, who serenaded her with a rendition of “Happy Birthday,” Harris took the opportunity to appeal to potential voters to…

Donald Trump Dons Apron for a Campaign Stop at McDonald’s In a campaign stop full of theatrics, former President Donald Trump took a unique approach to connect with voters in Pennsylvania, by serving french fries at a McDonald’s restaurant in Feasterville-Trevose. Dressed in a black-and-yellow apron over his usual white shirt and red tie, the 2024 Republican presidential nominee spent Sunday interacting with drive-through customers in a move aimed to appeal to working-class voters. This visit wasn’t just a typical campaign appearance. Instead, it came loaded with subtle jabs at his opponent, Democratic vice-presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Trump playfully questioned…

Jamaica’s Road Safety Concerns: Motor Vehicle Deaths Projected to Surpass 300 for the 12th Consecutive Year October 20, 2024 Kingston, Jamaica—Jamaica’s Road Safety Unit (RSU) has reported a disturbing uptick in road fatalities, with 298 people having lost their lives in motor vehicle collisions as of Friday, October 18. This figure emerges from 255 fatal crashes and suggests that the country’s roads may witness more than 300 deaths by the year’s end, marking the 12th consecutive year this grim milestone has been reached. Despite the expected surpassing of the 300-mark, the RSU has highlighted a silver lining—2024 has seen an…

Sri Lanka defeats West Indies in rain-shortened first ODI In a thrilling match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka emerged victorious over the West Indies in the first one-day international (ODI) cricket match on October 20, 2024. Despite a rain interruption, the hosts managed to chase down a revised target of 232 runs in 37 overs, winning the game by five wickets with 5.3 overs to spare. The turning point of the match came when Sri Lanka was 45 for three in the seventh over, and captain Charith Asalanka took charge at the crease. His partnership…

Four Jamaican High Court Justices Honoured with National Distinction In a significant event celebrating the dedication and contributions to the Jamaican judicial system, four distinguished members of the judiciary were honoured with national awards. The ceremony, which took place at King’s House in Kingston on National Heroes Day, October 21, celebrated Justices David Batts, Evan Brown, Bertram Morrison, and Lorna Shelly-Williams, who were each conferred with the prestigious Order of Distinction. Chief Justice Bryan Sykes commended the justices for their exceptional service to governance, the rule of law, and the enhancement of democracy in Jamaica. He stated, "I wish to…

In a compelling address emphasizing the importance of a holistic educational approach and national identity, former Prime Minister PJ Patterson recently called for the integration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics) education in Jamaica’s curriculum. This advocacy was made during the launch of Professor Dianne Austin-Broos’ biography of Wills O. Isaacs, which took place at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus. Patterson, who currently serves as the Statesman-in-Residence at UWI’s PJ Patterson Institute for Africa Caribbean Advocacy, highlighted how an extensive educational foundation is crucial for understanding the past and plotting a trajectory for…

Liverpool continued their impressive run in the Premier League with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Anfield. The win, fueled by goals from Mohamed Salah and Curtis Jones, saw the Reds reclaim the top spot in the table. Salah opened the scoring with a well-taken penalty after Curtis Jones was brought down in the box by Levi Colwill. Jones then doubled Liverpool’s lead with a smart finish from Salah’s cross, showcasing his potential in just his second league start of the season. Chelsea fought back with Nicolas Jackson equalizing in the second half, but Liverpool regained the lead just…

The annual Peter Tosh Symposium took place on October 16 at The University of the West Indies in Mona, celebrating the life and legacy of the iconic reggae legend who passed away in September 1987 at the age of 42. Dr. Michael Barnett, the organizer of the event, emphasized the importance of presenting different perspectives on Tosh in order to keep the symposium engaging and informative. This year’s symposium featured insightful presentations from Tosh’s daughter, Niambe, as well as former managers Copeland Forbes and Alan “Skill” Cole. The speakers shared personal anecdotes and intimate knowledge of Tosh, offering a unique…

Man Charged with Violent Attack on Woman in St Ann ST ANN, Jamaica – In a disturbing incident in Farm Town, Discovery Bay, a man has been charged after allegedly breaking into a woman’s home and assaulting her with a knife. The suspect, identified as 38-year-old Kemar York, a laborer from Landlewy, St Thomas, faces charges of burglary and wounding with intent. According to reports from the Discovery Bay police, the incident occurred around 3:25 a.m. on Saturday, October 5. The victim, who was at home, heard noises at her front door. On investigating, she recognized York at her doorstep.…

Manchester City secured a controversial 2-1 victory over Wolves in a Premier League match that saw John Stones score a last-minute goal that was the subject of much debate. The defending champions found themselves behind early in the first half after Jorgen Strand Larsen’s surprise opener for Wolves. However, Josko Gvardiol equalized for Manchester City before Stones’ dramatic late winner. The match was not without controversy, as Wolves argued that Stones’ goal should have been disallowed due to offside and interference by Bernardo Silva on goalkeeper Jose Sa. Despite their protests, the goal stood after a VAR review and consultation…