Black Curatorial

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[Jamaica Observer @JamaicaObserver]

Residents of Wickie Wackie in St Andrew are fuming.

Despite the auburn colour of water flowing from their pipes for years, and instances of frequent lock-offs, they say they are still expected to pay National Water Commission (NWC) for the contaminated substance. And the fact that the problem has not been resolved has only made matters worse.
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[Baobab Foundation @TheBaobabUK]

#TheBaobabCommunityFund is now open for applications! £3million will be distributed to Black and Global Majority organisations and individuals working across the UK to dismantle racial injustice. RT to help spread the word within your communal networks. Deadline: Mon, 3rd Feb 25.

[Esmée Fairbairn @EsmeeFairbairn]

@BlackCuratorial is a creative agency and consultancy that exists to push Black curators and creatives to play more in their practice, providing spaces to discuss, dissect and build curatorial projects together in a critical and accountable way.

[Esheru @Eshprojet1]

This is how the grownups sound

[Jamaica Observer @JamaicaObserver]

Driving past Annotto Bay Cemetery in St Mary, a peculiar sight catches your eye: life-size cut-outs of the deceased standing guard over their graves — a popular trend that is said to both help in locating burial sites as well as keep the memories of loved ones alive.
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[Black Curatorial @BlackCuratorial]

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[Jamaica Observer @JamaicaObserver]

Joe Biden, 81, has pulled out of the presidential race, saying it is "in the best interest of my party and the country".

In a development that sends the contest into unchartered territory, the US president announced that he will no longer be seeking a second term.

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[Black Curatorial @BlackCuratorial]

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[Jamaica Observer @JamaicaObserver]

WATCH: Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining Floyd Green reveals via X (formerly Twitter) the severe damage at Holland Bamboo Scenic Avenue, a historic site in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, following Hurricane Beryl.

This iconic four-mile stretch, planted in the 17th century with Bambusa Vulgaris bamboo from India, has long been a tourist attraction but has suffered from climate change and poor weather over time.

#HurricaneBeryl #ObservingBeryl #Beryl #JamaicaObserver #AlwaysAhead

[Black Curatorial @BlackCuratorial]

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[Cashblack @CashblackHQ]

Plus, check out the incredible fundraising collaboration by @JoinKwanda, @BlackCuratorial, @BlackEatsLDN, Two Saints and the West India Cinema Corporation.

As always, Cashblack stands with you on charitable causes through our promise to match all cashback reward donations 100%.

[janay marie @JanayMarie]

For any updates regarding the Caribbean and Hurricane Beryl, here are a few liable resources on funding, news & where you can help IRL and virtually on X, TikTok and Instagram:
@S_Fleary1
@Blackthingsuk
@JoinKwanda
@BlackCuratorial
@kaynekawasaki
@tallawahuk

[Jamaica Observer @JamaicaObserver]

The devastation is extensive. In St James, roads show extensive damage littered with debris. Meanwhile, in Westmoreland, a large tree blocks the Frome Main Road, where firefighters and soldiers work to clear the scene. Another tree fell on a bar on Frome Main Road and a car wash at Ricketts River.

(🎥: Contributed, Rosalee Wood)

HurricaneBeryl #ObservingBeryl #Beryl #JamaicaObserver #AlwaysAhead

[CaribbeanNewsNetwork @caribbeannewsuk]

#GRENADA: Grenada has written to financial agencies and multilateral partners requesting that the debt payment suspension clause in several loan agreements be triggered because of the devastation on the country by Hurricane Beryl earlier this week.

[Dr Claudia Tomlinson @Claudia_writes_]

Coming soon: https://t.co/inwMsZcDGU

[CaribbeanNewsNetwork @caribbeannewsuk]

#DOMINICA: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit announced that Dominica will provide assistance to #Caribbean islands impacted by Hurricane Beryl. #Grenada, #Barbados, and #StVincent were the most severely affected by the storm.

[Tenille Clarke @tenilleclarke1]

“We are no longer prepared to accept that it is okay for us to constantly suffer significant loss and damage (…) while countries that are responsible for creating the situation sit idly by with platitudes and tokenism” oh let’s WAKE IT UP PM DICKON AMISS THOMAS MITCHELL!!! 🇬🇩

[Jamaica Observer @JamaicaObserver]

Mandeville, Manchester continues to be battered by Hurricane Beryl resulting in downed trees, utility lines, roofs torn off among other damages.

#HurricaneBeryl #ObservingBeryl #Beryl #JamaicaObserver #AlwaysAhead

[Kwanda @JoinKwanda]

Here's what we're going to do to help with relief efforts across Barbados, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Grenada, and those affected across the region:

Kwanda villagers will vote this week to put together a donation that will be sent to grassroots organisations on the ground co-ordinating relief efforts.

We're cash-strapped, so it's not a lot, but I'm sure it will be appreciated nonetheless.

We've partnered with @BlackCuratorial , @BlackEatsLDN, Twossaints & West India Cinema to host a fundraiser to help with relief efforts: https://t.co/JyV7BpONFm

The money raised will go towards helping local fishermen in Barbados to buy new boats, support roofing and housing materials for people in Carriacou, Union and Grenada and well as St Vincent to rebuild their livelihoods and homes.

We'll distribute the funds raised across the region, ensuring they reach grassroots communities and people directly.

The Hurricane is now a category five and on its way to Jamaica. So we'll be looking to see what we can do to help in Jamaica, too, if needed.

This is as far as we can stretch right now with the resources we have, so please also look at the following support points:

🌎 The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA): https://t.co/IOG0ZJtzY2

🇬🇩 Grenada High Commission
https://t.co/z7egM7OBim

🇯🇲 Food for the poor JA:
https://t.co/6YFmQZf8jf

Also attached images for information on relief drives in the UK 🤞🏿

[Amahra Spence @amahra_]

Thank you to our siblings organising aid efforts across the Caribbean in response to and anticipation of the impacts of Hurricane Beryl. https://t.co/2j0CQBYoEH

[aliyah hasinah 🇧🇧🇯🇲 free 🇵🇸 @aliyahhasinah]

We started a fund to support those affected by #HurricaneBeryl across the West Indies.

https://t.co/oX21kd6YjN