Month: October 2024

Brampton, Ontario – The City of Brampton and Barbados are forging stronger economic and business connections following the successful Brampton-Barbados Business Forum, held recently in Brampton. The forum, organized by Invest Barbados in collaboration with the Brampton Community & Economic Empowerment Network (BCEEN), brought together a wide range of business leaders from Brampton and the […]

Nassau, Bahamas — Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis has announced an intensification of police activity in Englerston as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to combat crime and enhance community safety. The initiative is a significant component of his Five Pillar Crime-Fighting Initiative, aimed at reducing criminal activity across the Bahamas. In a national address […]

Freetown, Sierra Leone – President Julius Maada Bio recently marked the one-year anniversary of Sierra Leone’s Feed Salone initiative, highlighting the program’s positive impact on local agriculture. In a tweet posted on October 20, 2024, President Bio shared that the country has recorded significant increases in local rice harvests since the initiative’s launch. The President […]

KAMPALA, Uganda — President Yoweri Museveni has confirmed the recent arrests of several State House staff members, addressing what he described as “partially true but also false and malicious” social media reports regarding the situation. In a message shared on social media, President Museveni stated that the staff members were detained on his orders following […]

Kingston, Jamaica – Jamaican artist ARMANII has officially announced the release of his highly anticipated single titled “Black Sheep,” scheduled to hit all major streaming platforms on October 22. The announcement was made via his social media platform, where he shared the news with a simple yet impactful message. “Black Sheep” is expected to showcase […]

South Africa – President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the family of former Finance Minister Tito Mboweni, following his passing on October 19, 2024. In a heartfelt message shared on social media, Ramaphosa extended his sympathies on behalf of the South African government and its people, acknowledging Mboweni’s significant contributions to the nation. […]

Kingston, Jamaica – Jamaica Family Fest, the destination family event for Heroes Weekend, has returned to its popular venue the Kingston Waterfront this Heroes Day, Monday October 21. The wholesome all-ages event had originally moved to Hope Gardens for last year’s staging but the organizers felt that the official venue; the Kingston Waterfront, was ideal for […]

Kingston, Jamaica – Prime Minister Andrew Holness is calling for a more inclusive tourism sector that extends its benefits beyond the traditional hotel industry to uplift farmers, small businesses, and families across Jamaica. In a tweet posted on October 20, 2024, Holness emphasized that tourism should be a force for community empowerment, where every dollar […]

Toronto, ON –  Three-time Juno Award winner Kirk Diamond is poised to captivate audiences with his latest single, “Deh Yah,” released on October 15, 2024. Produced by Triple B Productions, the song explores Kirk’s personal journey as a Jamaican living abroad while emphasizing the unique ways in which Jamaican culture resonates across borders. In “Deh […]

Kingston, Jamaica — Today, at the 2024 National Honours and Awards Ceremony held at King’s House, celebrated musicians Nadine Sutherland and Rodney “Bounty Killer” Pryce were conferred with the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Officer. The prestigious award recognizes their outstanding contributions to Jamaica’s music industry, solidifying their status as cultural icons. Governor-General […]