Jersey

A federal court in New York has authorised the United States government to seize two private jets collectively worth $410 million that are allegedly owned by a Russian oligarch and registered via “shell companies” in the Virgin Islands and elsewhere, according to an affidavit filed for a seizure warrant in court on Monday.

The American actor Ray Liotta, who died in Santo Domingo, had his most important breakthrough moment when, under the orders of the prestigious director Martin Scorsese, he got into the skin of the charming mobster Henry Hill in ” Goodfellas, “a film in which he shared the screen with Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci. 

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Actor Ray Liotta died in Santo Domingo, where he was filming the movie “Dangerous Waters,” reported Thursday. He was 67 years old.

On Wednesday, he died “of natural causes” in the Zona Colonial while sleeping; sources told Listìn Diario.

Born in 1954 in New Jersey, Liota began working in television series in the late seventies.

The American actor was filming in Dominican territory the movie ‘Dangerous Waters,’ according to Deadline magazine.

Celebrated Barbadian singer Lew “Jiggs” Kirton died in January this year. To honour his memory, Bajan Diaspora Online & Friends, chaired by Mary Yearwood, recently produced a concert entitled A Tribute to Llewellyn “Jiggs” Kirton in New York, held under the patronage of Consul General of Barbados to New York, Mackie Holder.

MONROVIA – Mr. James Rogers, the Unity Party’s vice regional chairman of the East Coast USA, has accused the party’s National Chairman and Secretary-General Amin Modad and Mo Ali, respectively of constantly disregarding the leadership directives of the party’s standard-bearer Joseph Boakai.

He further declared Ali and Modad unfit to lead the UP to the 2023 Presidential elections and ensure victory.

It's a given that the novel coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on many activities and traditions. The pomp and grandeur associated with the ceremonial opening of Parliament is no exception. Masks are, alas, still a 'thing', but Thursday, February 11, at Gordon House gave hope that the much-anticipated fashion extravaganza is slowly returning. We say slowly because the usual buzz on the ground was absent. There's nothing quite like busy salons, boutiques and seamstresses ensuring that all is on point and ready for the grand reveal.

Amid threats of targeted sanctions

The Government of Liberia (GoL) says it welcomes a joint resolution sponsored by four United States Congressional members reaffirming commitment and support towards transparency and accountability in Liberia.

Information Minister Legerhood Rennie told newsmen Monday, Feb. 7, that the resolution is in support of government’s effort to fight corruption and promote human rights here.

In their resolution dated Feb. 4, the Congressional members called on the U.S.

Last year was a “fantastic year” for Virgin Islands financial services, according to Simon Filmer, a BVI Finance board member and managing director of Vistra.

Reggae artiste Ras Twyn plans to use his music to make the world a better place.

"My decision to become a recording artiste was influenced by spiritual experiences that occurred in my life in 2019. Music is a spiritual calling for me. I only sing songs that carry positive messages because I want to use my music to make this world a better place," he said.

The St Elizabeth-born singjay is preparing to release So Nice, produced by Conroy Smith on the Good Woman rhythm.

October 29, 2021

By Rachel Horner

Members of the main opposition All Peoples Congress (APC) showed up in their red attire to witness the inauguration of the new executive of the Sierra Leone Peoples Party (SLPP) New Jersey Chapter.

The presence of the staunched APC members was to show solidarity with their SLPP brothers and sisters to celebrate the official inauguration of the executive members.