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SACRAMENTO, Calif.,  — In a significant move to bolster ethnic and community media, California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 1511 into law. Authored by Assemblymember Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles), this new legislation mandates state agencies to formulate strategic plans aimed at increasing their advertising expenditures in media outlets that serve the state’s diverse […]

Kingston, Jamaica – Rising reggae artist Olaide Banks is preparing to release his highly anticipated new single, “Ancient Wisdom,” on September 26, 2024. This reggae anthem marks the beginning of a new chapter in Banks’ musical journey and serves as the lead single from his forthcoming album, expected in early 2025. “Ancient Wisdom” highlights Olaide’s […]

Washington D.C.  – Rising Dancehall producer Germaine ‘Tungie’ Nunes, the mastermind behind Konection Entertainment LLC, has achieved his first top 5 hit on the US iTunes Reggae Singles Chart with the release of his latest track, “Twerk”, featuring popular Dancehall artist Xyclone. Since its release on August 23, 2024, “Twerk” has captivated social media, gaining […]

Kingston, Jamaica – Jamaica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, praised the Special Summit of the Bureau of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) for its significant strides in addressing challenges faced by the organization. The summit, which brought together Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo […]

Washington, D.C. – Vice President Kamala Harris took to social media today to emphasize her commitment to creating an “opportunity economy” in the United States. Drawing on her own experiences growing up in a middle-class family and working at McDonald’s during her college years, Harris highlighted the importance of accessible opportunities for all Americans. In […]

Kampala, Uganda – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni visited the Royal Milk Factory in Nalukolongo on Wednesday, highlighting the factory’s growth in Uganda’s dairy industry and discussing future expansion plans. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Museveni praised Omugurusi Hajji Kigoye of Masindi for heeding the government’s call to invest in milk production, citing the […]

Windhoek, Namibia — Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, the Vice President of Namibia, welcomed a distinguished guest on September 25, 2024, when former Deputy President of South Africa, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, paid him a courtesy visit. During their meeting, the two leaders shared their perspectives on Namibia and Africa’s potential to leverage critical raw materials for job creation […]

New York – Prime Minister Andrew Holness has reaffirmed his commitment to improving the ease of doing business in Jamaica, emphasizing the need for more efficient government services and better access for citizens both locally and abroad. In a tweet posted on September 25, 2024, Holness shared his vision for the country, stressing that a […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis — Prime Minister Dr. The Hon. Terrance Drew welcomed His Excellency Omar Shehadeh, Special Envoy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Caribbean and Pacific States, to the Federation on September 24, 2024, for discussions aimed at enhancing diplomatic and economic relations between the two […]

Roseau, Dominica—Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has expressed his excitement over the recent groundbreaking of the Loubiere to Bagatelle Road and Bridges Rehabilitation Project, which promises to open up new opportunities for the island nation. Taking to social media on September 25, 2024, Skerrit highlighted the significance of the development for Dominica’s future. Skerrit tweeted, “Just […]