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The Sun
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
New Love Islander Dejon reveals he's a secret nepo-baby and his famous dad introduced him to David Beckham
NEW Love island hunk Dejon Noel-Williams has revealed he's a nepo baby with very famous connections ahead of his time in the villa. The footballer and PT, 26, is one of the first three faces revealed in official ITV2 images confirming the line-up in full. 6 6 6 London -based Dejon, who has played for Grenada's national side, told how his claim to fame saw his dad rubbing shoulders with David Beckham, 50. He said of parent Gifton Noel-Williams, 45, who has played for Stoke City, Waford and Burnley to name a few: "My dad being an ex-professional footballer. "I've met all kinds of famous people through him. "When I was younger it was weird because he was just my dad, but we'd go to a game and fans were asking for photos. "I've met David Beckham, he was really nice." Dejon's social media accounts are full of sexy photos of his ripped body and he already has an Instagram following of more than 11,000 fans. His bio reads: "I go beyond the gym—helping you build Strength, Confidence & Discipline for life." He is now after a partner with a similar mindset. Dejon, who has modelled for a host of sports brands, told of his dream villa babe and said: "Someone who is beautiful on the inside and out, looks after themselves and is healthy." Dejon recently took part in his first HYROX competition and told his fans on Instagram: "I trained for the moment, and the moment didn't break me. First Hyrox down." Ten Years of Love Island Love Island bosses will officially confirm the OGs today, with the series to kick off next Monday. Recently, The Sun revealed exclusive photos of the new-look Majorcan villa. The snaps revealed the new look fire pit in all its glory but there was no sign of a roof terrace, suggesting the iconic seating area may have been ditched. They'll be joining Love Island at a great time as the show's 12 series have now been streamed 2 BILLION times on ITVX. Love Island winners - where they are now EVERY year Love Island opens its doors to more sexy Islanders who are hoping for a holiday romance that could turn into more. Here we take you through all of the Love Island winners so far and what their relationship statuses are now: 2025 - The second series of All Stars saw Gabby Allen and Case O'Gorman scoop the crown. STATUS: Still together. 2024 - The summer Love Island saw Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan were crowned the winners. STATUS: Broken up. 2024 - The first ever All stars spin off show was won by Molly Smith and Tom Clare. STATUS: Still together. 2023 - Jess Harding and Sammy Root took home the 50k, and won the summer 2023 Love Island. STATUS: Broken up. 2023 - The first series of 2023 saw Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan crowned Love Island winners in South Africa. STATUS: Still together. 2022 - Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu's time in the villa was anything but a smooth ride, but they managed to win the public's hearts - and the ITV2 reality show. STATUS: Broken up. 2021 - Liam Reardon and Millie Court were announced winners of Love Island 2021. STATUS: Still together. 2020 - The first ever winter Love Island saw Paige Turley and Finn Tapp crowned winners after falling in love on the show. STATUS: Broken up. 2019 - Series 5 saw Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague runners up to winners Greg O'Shea and Amber Gill, who met in the last few days of the series. STATUS: Broken up. 2018 - It wasn't surprising fan favourites Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer won the show, as they were strong throughout. But sadly things didn't last. STATUS: Broken up. 2017 - Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies had lots of ups and downs in the villa but went on to win. STATUS: Broken up. 2016 - Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde were together from the start of the series, and since they won the show they've had two kids and are married. STATUS: Still together. 2015 - Despite poor Jess Hayes being Max Morley's second choice on the show, they did win - but they didn't last as a couple. STATUS: Broken up. 6 6 6
Travel Daily News
2 days ago
- Business
- Travel Daily News
The Grenada Tourism Authority accepted into Virtuoso
Grenada Tourism Authority joins Virtuoso's global luxury network, unlocking sales, marketing, and premium travel opportunities across 100 countries worldwide. ST. GEORGE'S, GRENADA – The Grenada Tourism Authority has been accepted into Virtuoso's exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprising 2,300 preferred suppliers in 100 countries. According to Petra Roach, CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority, inclusion in Virtuoso will present new sales and marketing opportunities to the network's luxury travel advisors and their highly desirable clientele. Virtuoso agencies worldwide sell an average of (U.S.) $35 billion annually, making the network the most significant player in luxury travel. 'Virtuoso's acceptance process is incredibly selective, so becoming a preferred partner is a true honor,' said Roach. 'The reputation Virtuoso member agencies have for outstanding dedication to their clients is a perfect fit with our own bespoke approach to service. Now that we're part of this renowned network, we look forward to offering Virtuoso advisors and their clients the special amenities, values and experiences that surpass their expectations.' 'We're honored to welcome the Grenada Tourism Authority into the Virtuoso network,' said Virtuoso's Director, Alliances Javier Guillermo. 'Grenada brings a distinctive voice to Caribbean luxury, defined by its unspoiled beauty, rich culture and a deep commitment to meaningful, high-quality travel experiences. This partnership reflects a vision to engage high-value travelers seeking authenticity with elevated service. We're excited to support Grenada as it steps confidently onto the global luxury stage and deepens its connection with our advisor community and their clients.' The Grenada Tourism Authority joins Virtuoso's collection of the finest luxury hotels, resorts, cruise lines, airlines, tour operators and other travel entities worldwide, including multiple properties in Grenada such as Spice Island Beach Resort, Calabash Hotel, Silversands Grand Anse and Six Senses La Sagesse. These partners, which specialize in world-class client service and experiences, provide superior offerings, rare opportunities and exceptional value for Virtuoso clients. These prestigious providers are able to market to Virtuoso clients via network vehicles and to Virtuoso agencies through multiple communications channels and events, including Virtuoso Travel Week, luxury travel's preeminent worldwide gathering. The Grenada Tourism Authority's acceptance into Virtuoso gives it direct relationships with the world's leading leisure travel agencies in North and Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. This recognition comes at a time of continued momentum for Grenada's luxury tourism sector. In December 2025, Delta Air Lines will launch new daily nonstop service from Atlanta to Grenada, making the destination even more accessible to high-end travelers from the southeast U.S. and beyond. Grenada continues to attract discerning visitors with exceptional new offerings, including the recently opened Six Senses La Sagesse and the intimate, design-forward Silversands Beach House. From world-class diving and sailing to immersive culinary experiences and wellness retreats, Grenada delivers authentic luxury with a sense of place, perfectly aligned with the Virtuoso traveler.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
U.S. Naval Hospital Ship Comfort deploys for Continuing Promise 2025 mission
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The USNS Comfort set sail from Naval Station Norfolk Friday morning on a three-month deployment as part of the Continuing Promise 2025 mission. The naval hospital ship is equipped with an initial 100 bed capacity that is scalable to 1000 beds if needed. It includes advanced medical facilities from x-ray and CAT scan units to dental and optometry suites and a blood bank. 'We have a full complement of medical services, both medical and surgical, as well as support services to cool to include laboratory, radiology, pharmacy and physical therapy,' said Capt. Stephan Arles, commanding officer of the USNS Comfort medical treatment facility. 'We have a tailored mission, with two operating rooms capable of completing 12 to 18 surgeries per day. we also have an expeditionary medical site off ship, capable of treating between 300 and 500 patients a day.' Continuing Promise 2025 includes mission stops in Grenada, Panama, Columbia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic. 'Really excited to go down to the Caribbean and Central and South America in order to help some people down there,' said Capt. Ryan Kendall. 'We are working towards expanding our cooperation and integration with, with our regional partners in order to provide assistance in times of humanitarian crisis, disaster or regional conflict,' Arles said. As the ship departed from Naval Station Norfolk, family members of sailors gathered along the pier, giving their loved ones a proper send off as they deployed. 'So, it's his first big, long deployment, since having kids,' said Lindsay Moore, the wife of a sailor on the USNS Comfort. 'We met while I was getting out of the military, so I'm used to the deployment part, but it's definitely been interesting with them two [the kids].' 'It's bittersweet, but I feel inspired because I know he's out there doing good things and helping people that need that need attention,' said Lincoln Sama, the son of a sailor on the USNS Comfort. The Comfort is now headed to Miami, where it will later depart for Grenada, the first stop on the three-month mission. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBC
5 days ago
- Politics
- CBC
In Zilla Jones' novel, an opera singer gives a voice to the Grenada Revolution
The 1983 revolution in Grenada was a major moment of the Cold War era — and writer Zilla Jones grew up hearing stories about its connection to her own family. Jones transports readers back to that time in her debut novel, The World So Wide. It follows a Canadian opera singer, Felicity Alexander, who is caught up in the military coup and placed under house arrest. What unfolds next is a saga that spans decades and reflects on race, love, belonging and revolution. "What is nice about historical fiction is that it's historical, but it speaks to now," said Jones on Bookends with Mattea Roach. She crafted the novel by envisioning three parallel journeys involving her characters and herself. "One is the story of Grenada and the rise and fall of that revolution, one is Felicity and the rise and fall of her career, and then one is the rise and fall of me, the artist, the writer." Jones is a Winnipeg author and has been a finalist for the CBC Short Story Prize on four occasions, and the CBC Nonfiction Prize in 2024. If you're interested in the CBC Literary Prizes, the 2025 CBC Poetry Prize is currently accepting submissions. You can submit an original, unpublished poem or collection of poems from April 1-June 1. Jones joined Roach to talk about why opera centres the story, her own work as a lawyer and the power of art as protest. Mattea Roach: Your main character, Felicity Alexander, is a renowned international opera diva from Winnipeg Opera. What is it that draws her to the world of opera? Zilla Jones: Felicity has a very unusual beginning in the world of opera, for sure. She was born in 1947 in Winnipeg. She doesn't have any opera in her background that she knows of. Her mother's from Grenada and she's a single mother raising her. Her father isn't known to her; he's a Ukrainian Canadian man. She just has this innate belief in herself that drives her to go throughout the world and sing. - Zilla Jones She falls into opera by accident. She starts piano lessons as a child and the piano teacher discovers that she has this amazing voice and the piano teacher believes that that can be developed. Felicity just believes in her own talent really, when there's no real reason to. But she just has this innate belief in herself that drives her to go throughout the world and sing. What is your relationship with opera? I did study opera as my undergraduate degree. I've always just loved music and, like Felicity, I think from childhood, just been drawn to it. Opera in particular, I love because it's so dramatic. I think somewhere in the book talks about opera being a world — and you have all the human emotions, love, betrayal, revenge, forgiveness, all of that is there. Those are universal themes that anyone can enjoy. The format of it is sometimes intimidating because it's often not in your native language. So for English speakers, many of the operas are Italian or French or German. The style of music is very complex, so it does take some study to really appreciate opera, but I'm always somebody that wants to make art accessible. I think that people can understand it and writing about it is one way I think to come at it a little bit differently. So instead of using the music, you use the words to enter the world of music. There's quite a culture clash happening in this novel because we have, on the one hand, this character who is an opera singer. She is singing in opera houses in Europe. She's a regular at the Met in New York. But we meet her under house arrest in the country of Grenada in 1983, which was at the time a nation that was experiencing a military coup. What puts Felicity in this situation? She's in Grenada because of love, essentially. So when you read the novel, you'll see that her first and real love is a man named Claude Buckingham, who is from Grenada. He comes to London to study law. Felicity is there to study opera. They meet there and then they separate because they have different dreams and different destinies. Hers is to go and sing opera at the Met and in different places in the world, his is to go back to Grenada and bring the revolution, but she never forgets him. She sees this as her opportunity to reconnect with him and she also believes in the revolution so she wants to be there to support it. - Zilla Jones Near the beginning of the novel, she receives an invitation to come and perform at a showcase that's being held in Grenada. So she sees this as her opportunity to reconnect with him and she also believes in the revolution so she wants to be there to support it. Was there anything in your own personal experience that you were pulling from and crafting this character? That's always the question in fiction, right? How much of it is autofiction and how much is "fiction fiction?" And the good thing about writers is we don't have to tell. There are definitely pieces of me in there; and then there are things that are not me at all. I did study opera. So I know what it's like to be in that world as a little bit of an outsider and somebody that maybe didn't come to it the same way as other people. I am also a person of mixed-race; I am of Trinidadian heritage, but I also have roots from many of the other Caribbean islands. So I've always grown up with these stories of Caribbean history and the Grenada revolution had a huge role in my family story. I always heard about that story. These stories are definitely very much part of my DNA. But a lot of the other things that happen to Felicity are just imagination. What was the discourse like about the Grenada revolution when you were growing up? My connection to it was in multiple ways, but the leader of the Grenada Revolution in real life was somebody that my mother knew and my aunt knew, and he had actually been in a relationship with one of my mom's cousins, which is where I got the idea for Felicity because I always wondered what it would be like to see your ex-boyfriend executed in front of the world and how you go on from that. So they used to hang out in London and go to protests. And a lot of the things that the characters in the book are doing, anti-apartheid protests, in particular, as well as anti-nuclear bomb protests. So I always heard about him that way; my mom used to laugh about how he would come to the house when he was a young law student and say, "Someday I'm going to be the Prime Minister of Grenada." And they'd go, "Ha, ha, ha, ha, right, right, right." He actually did it. And then also later on, after they had their coup in 1979, when they did take power, my real life uncle worked for the Grenada government as a constitutional advisor, trying to get them to adapt a constitution for their own circumstances. So I heard about that and then just generally I would hear about how the revolution was killed, I guess, by the United States invasion and kind of was a cautionary tale a little bit that they got a little bit too confident. They poked the bear, they provoked the United States and they brought this on themselves. It was kind of almost a lesson to be more realistic in your revolution, when you choose to have it.
CBS News
5 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Storms of 2024 highlight why hurricane season prep is critical in South Florida
As 2025 hurricane season begins, forecasters and emergency officials are urging South Florida residents to prepare now — lessons learned from the devastating 2024 season serve as a stark reminder of what's at stake. From the outset, 2024 proved to be anything but typical. Hurricane Beryl became the earliest Category 5 hurricane ever recorded, strengthening just one month into the season. The storm tore through Caribbean nations before striking the U.S., leaving widespread devastation in its wake. "The damage is done," a resident in Grenada told CBS News. "I'm really heartbroken because this is a lot of work." A woman in southeast Texas echoed that sentiment, saying she had "never been through anything like this" before. A deadly and unpredictable 2024 peak season September, usually the height of hurricane activity, started off quieter than usual due to Saharan dust limiting storm development. But the calm didn't last. By late September, the season exploded with two powerful storms striking Florida just two weeks apart. On September 26, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region, battering communities near Tallahassee. "It was rough. It has been rough for the last few days," one local told CBS News Miami's Najahe Sherman. But Florida was spared the worst — Helene's true devastation unfolded in the Carolinas, where catastrophic flooding and hurricane-force winds led to more than 150 deaths. Residents were left without basic necessities. "No water. Barely have food. Everything expiring in the fridge so it's down to canned goods and food trucks," one man said. Florida hit twice as hard with Hurricane Milton As the Carolinas reeled from Helene, Florida braced for another blow. Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, delivering powerful storm surge to Gulf Coast communities still recovering from past storms like Hurricane Ian. One resident told CBS News Miami's Larry Seward: "I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired." Another man said his trailer was removed after Helene to prevent damage, only for Milton to destroy the area where it stood. Milton didn't just batter the Gulf Coast. On Florida's east coast, the storm spawned a record-breaking 45 tornadoes — the most ever generated by a single hurricane in the state. Among them was an EF-3 tornado, the strongest Florida had ever recorded. "It was a very scary moment," a longtime resident told reporter Nikiya Carrero. "Florida resident for 30 years so I'm used to hurricanes, but not tornadoes." The 2024 hurricane season left over $121 billion in damage By the end of 2024, Hurricanes Beryl, Helene, and Milton had caused more than $121 billion in combined damage across the Caribbean, Gulf Coast, and southeastern U.S. Their aftermath underscores the urgency of preparation for every household in hurricane-prone regions. As the 2025 hurricane season begins, experts stress the importance of stocking up on supplies, understanding evacuation zones, and staying weather-aware. Because when it comes to hurricanes, history shows it's not a matter of if, but when.
