Hill Run flooded as heavy rains persist

Wakanda News Details

Hill Run flooded as heavy rains persist

The St Catherine community of Hill Run, with just under 2,000 residents, narrowly escaped the ferocious winds of Hurricane Beryl but was not spared its aftermath. Heavy rains from Saturday into Sunday morning severely disrupted their lives....

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

You may also like

In 14th year, Allstate Tom Joyner Family Reunion has only gotten bigger

Rarely has an event grown big enough that it has outgrown Walt Disney

fave

Source: Savoy Network

Community Mourns The Loss Of Long-time Activist Tony Orange | The Seattle Medium

Orange also worked for seven years as Executive Director of the Washington State Commission on African American

fave

Source: https://seattlemedium.com

Wallace Stevens

Wallace Stevens , (born Oct. 2, 1879, Reading, Pa., U.S.—died Aug. 2, 1955, Hartford, Conn.), American poet whose work explores the interaction of reality and what man can make of reality in his mind. It was not until late in life that Stevens was read at all widely or recognized as a major poet

fave

Source: Brittanica

Locust swarm devours crops in Kenya as millions face hunger – Voice and Viewpoint

The desert locusts—in the worst invasion in Kenya in 70 years, according to the United Nations—have destroyed huge swaths of crops and pasture in the region, said farmer Joyce Mutinda, but the extent of the damage cannot yet be determined since new swarms are spreading.A swarm of desert locusts

fave

Source: Voice and Viewpoint – Voice and Viewpoint Newspaper

The Color Purple (musical)

The Color Purple is a musical with a book by Marsha Norman and music and lyrics by Stephen Bray, Brenda Russell, and Allee Willis. Based on the 1982 novel by Alice Walker, the show follows the journey of Celie, an African-American woman in the American South from the early to mid-20th

fave

Source: BlackHistory.com

Sep

9

2004

Flooding headache in Mandeville

MANDEVILLE, Manchester - Some residents were left marooned in their homes, and several roads in this south-central town were inundated by floodwaters following heavy and persistent rain yesterday. In mid-afternoon, Rose Mitchell expressed frustration at being cut off by above knee-high water in her

fave

Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

Experts: US Covid spike will look like pouring gasoline on a fire - L.A. Focus Newspaper

The country recorded 100,762 new cases and and 453 new deaths as of 9:30 The post Experts: US Covid spike will look like pouring gasoline on a fire appeared first on L.A. Focus Newspaper.

fave

Source: La Focus Newspaper

Rietfontein family struggling to come to terms with horror attack that left girl,10, dead

The family of a 10-year-old girl from Rietfontein, Gauteng, are struggling to come to terms with her brutal murder after she was stabbed in the throat during an horrific attack at their home on Sunday

fave

Source: https://www.news24.com

Quality Control Rapper Lil Marlo Murdered In Atlanta: Report

We absolutely hate reporting this type of news. Quality Control rapper Lil Marlo was murdered in Atlanta last night (July 12) in the early morning hours.

fave

Source: The Urban Daily

Cameroon: Panic Grips Faithful After COVID Pastor Dies

Panic has gripped several hundred people after a popular Cameroon pastor and candidate in the central African state’s last presidential election, Frankline Ndifor, died of COVID-19 following his prayers that hundreds of his supporters cured of the

fave

Source: allAfrica.com

MoBay Bypass could cause flooding, environmentalist warns

fave

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Kenya: Expect More Rains, Warns Met

The meteorological department has warned that heavy rains are likely to return in western parts of the country starting next month, leading to more cases of flooding and

fave

Source: allAfrica.com

$321m to restore collapsed section of Junction road

Junction, St Mary: It will cost taxpayers approximately $321 million for the reconstruction of a section of the roadway at Chovey in Junction, St Mary, which was extensively damaged during heavy rains more than three weeks ago. Government minister...

fave

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Dallas Symphony Orchestra announces second annual C-Suite Christmas

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) announced today the second annual C-Suite Christmas, which will feature prominent business leaders from across North Texas in artistic roles with the DSO, from conductor to orchestra

fave

Source: North Dallas Gazette

A new name for Dudley library

fave

Source: The Bay State Banner

Gun stash found after high-speed chase on Cape Town roads | News24

The 37-year-old man was arrested and detained at Table View police station. The case has been handed over to the police for further investigation.

fave

Source: https://www.news24.com

Farmers count losses as Gov’t pledges support

The agriculture ministry has fast-tracked the provision of resources to cushion the economic stress heaped on farmers across the island following a spell of heavy rains in recent times. More than $600 million has been earmarked to support farmers...

fave

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Weekend shooting leaves 13 wounded in Louisiana

Thirteen people were shot over the weekend during memorial service for a murder victim in Bogalusa, La., according to local

fave

Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel

Death and destruction as floods rain havoc across EA

Already, Lake Victoria, which is shared by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, has hit the highest water levels in over 50 years, at 13.45 metres, causing widespread flooding in many

fave

Source: The East African

Motorists urged to drive with caution amid flooding, landslides and fallen trees

As the country continues to experience persistent rainfall, the National Works Agency (NWA) is warning motorists that driving conditions along several roadways may become an issue. According to NWA Communication and Customer Services Manager,...

fave

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

More landslides lick Gordon Town road - Father hanging on to hope as home in jeopardy

A family in the Jacks Hill-Gordon Town main road region of the rain-ravaged St Andrew East Rural constituency hurriedly evacuated their home following a massive landslide on Sunday that threatened their abode and livelihoods. Clifton Whyte said on...

fave

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

NWA working to clear blocked roads, drains in several parishes

The National Works Agency (NWA) says heavy equipment have been dispatched to several locations in St Thomas, Portland, St Mary, St Ann and Clarendon to clear landslides, washed down silt, and reopen blocked drains in order to reduce...

fave

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

USF soon to assist students with online classes

CHIEF executive officer (CEO) for the Universal Service Fund (USF) Daniel Dawes says the entity will shortly be embarking on a programme to assist students experiencing challenges accessing the Internet to participate in online classes.

fave

Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

Kenya: President Kenyatta Unveils Sh53.7bn Economic Stimulus Programme

President Uhuru Kenyatta has unveiled a massive stimulus programme to jump-start the country's economy by pumping Sh53.7 billion into various

fave

Source: allAfrica.com

DA congress: Rent control proposals rejected as 'attack on private property rights' | News24

A proposal to control rental prices in DA-run cities has been rejected and some delegates at the party's elective congress have described it as an attack on private property rights.

fave

Source: https://www.news24.com

Second Black Man Found Hanging From A Tree Outside Of Los Angeles

Less than 24 hours after news broke that a Black man, Robert Fuller, was found hanging from a tree in the Los Angeles suburb of Palmdale, California on June 12, local outlets are reporting that another Black man, Malcolm Harsch, was found dead in similar circumstances less than two weeks ago, on

fave

Source: Celebrities, Music, News, Entertainment, TV Shows & Videos | BET

Remembering Wes Unseld by CP Time’s Chris Paul

And in a typical Black DMV household we cherished three things: God, hard work, and

fave

Source: Black America Web

Kenya: Experts Call for Action Over Rising Lake Victoria Water Levels

fave

Source: allAfrica.com

Muslim Women Renew Calls For More Inclusive Programs As Mosques Reopen

Mosques across the country were suddenly in need of more speakers to fill the void of online discussions, and Muslim women, who were often overlooked despite their qualifications, were now being tapped to host virtual meetups and

fave

Source: HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News | HuffPost-0

New York City Curfew Lifts Early Following Peaceful Protests

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City lifted the curfew spurred by protests against police brutality ahead of schedule Sunday after a peaceful night, free of the clashes or ransacking of stores that rocked the city days

fave

Source: HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News | HuffPost-0

More from Jamaica Gleaner

Jamaica to expunge Garvey's criminal record

High spirits! - Alcohol interests say cheers as Gov’t loosens COVID ban on bars

PM: Public-sector jobs safe for now, but economy vulnerable

‘My son’s always been a leader’ - Jamaican mom proud of history-making black valedictorian at Princeton

Gov’t against July CXC exams

PORK POT SAFE - Senior glad after receiving COVID compassionate grant

Robbery mastermind, crony killed in MoBay gunfight

Digital arts operator holds animation training online

New curfew hours, rules for bars and churches

COVID tally increases to 505 as three more ship workers test positive

Child abuse alarm - Reports plunge, potentially giving predators free rein

‘Contact tracing breaks the back of virus’

GG rallies Jamaicans to back COVID-19 fight

Drive-thru church brings joy to moms

Mom wounded while parting fighting sons dies

Iberostar: We weren’t at fault for SET Cash saga

63-y-o makes dramatic escape as fire guts home

Storms, COVID-19 could strain emergency arms – Guy

Live-stream dream - COVID-19 opens new doors for real-time viewership

HIV-positive women get helping hand on Mother’s Day

West Jamaica Adventists gift $5m in foodstuff

Four arrested in connection with St Catherine firearm seizure

Commonwealth Secretary-General urges members to leverage economic opportunities

Growth & Jobs | Devastated! - Resort town of Ocho Rios down but not out

Growth & Jobs | Class in session: Teachers maximising the virtual learning experience

Growth & Jobs | Focus on productivity when managing a team remotely

Spanish Flu survivor has faint memories of pandemic

Jodian Fearons mom among nearly 200 Jamaicans flying home Wednesday

National partners with FFP to build 10 homes for indigent

Immigration Corner | Can I add my mother, nephew to my application?

Immigration Corner | Retrieving seized items from Customs

Immigration Corner | How will marrying a US citizen affect my filing?

Security beefed up after robbery of care packages in St Mary

Section of Constant Spring Road to be repaved

Liguanea Ave in St Andrew being closed to replace defective bridge

Employee at National Laboratory Services tests positive for COVID-19

NWC reports significant increase in trucking of water

Father and son injured in St Thomas home invasion

St Elizabeth farmers get equipment to fight fires

$2.8M worth of ganja, credit card grabber and POS machine seized in Hanover

Parish Court outstation in Annotto Bay closed

Spanish Town mayor wants to replace Daley as PNP region four chairman

Two new coronavirus cases push tally to 507, recoveries reach 100

JDF probing Bray Street shooting

Mustard Seed Communities gets donation valued at US$2,150

Black Hill main road in Portland to be closed

Five bodies found in shallow graves in St Andrews Danger Island

Court to live stream Manchester fraud trial verdict Friday

Air tragedy - ‘Mark was like my son,’ says local instructor, as Jamaican student pilot dies in Florida crash

As MPs squabble over renaming, ‘Warmy’ blasts political honours

Lifestyle Facts

Blackfacts BETA RELEASE 11.5.3
(Production Environment)