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Kingston, Jamaica – In a celebration of reggae and family unity, Stephen Marley, the renowned musician and son of the legendary Bob Marley, took to social media Tuesday to share the electrifying energy of his ongoing #LegacyTour. The tour, which has been a significant highlight of this year’s reggae scene, showcases Stephen’s dedication to preserving […]

Roseau, Dominica – The Government of Dominica has made a significant leap towards modernizing its capital city with a newly finalized loan agreement from the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD). The agreement, signed on Saturday at the Douglas-Charles Airport, was executed by Hon. Dr. Irving McIntyre, Minister for Finance, Economic Development, Climate Resilience, and Social […]

Nairobi, Kenya – President William Samoei Ruto has expressed his full support for Kenya’s Junior Starlets as they embark on their journey to the Dominican Republic for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2024. In a statement posted on his official Twitter account, President Ruto urged the young athletes to break new barriers and bring […]

Oxford, UK – At the OpenAg Symposium hosted by the Oxford India Centre for Sustainable Development (OICSD) at Oxford University, Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio underscored the critical need for innovative strategies to tackle the detrimental effects of climate change on water and energy resources. In his keynote address, President Bio emphasized the importance […]

New York, NY – Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness is set to engage with the Jamaican diaspora in New York on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The event will take place at the Leman Center for the Performing Arts, located at 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West in the Bronx, starting at 6:00 pm. In a recent […]

State House Nairobi, – In a significant move aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery in Kenya, President William Samoei Ruto announced that Othaya’s Mwai Kibaki Hospital, an annex of Kenyatta National Hospital, will be gazetted as a parastatal. This elevation will see the hospital established with its own board and independent budget, positioning it to play a […]

Kingston, Jamaica – In a thought-provoking tweet shared early this morning, Lisa Hanna, a prominent figure in Jamaican politics, has raised crucial questions about the effectiveness and fairness of the country’s tax policy. Hanna’s remarks reflect growing public concern over how taxes are managed and allocated by the government. Taxed & Tired? We all know […]

NEW YORK — Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been denied bail and is being held in jail following his arrest on federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges. The 54-year-old was arrested Monday in Manhattan, with the indictment accusing him of running a criminal enterprise involving abuse, forced labor, and drug-fueled sexual performances known as […]

Toronto – In a notable economic achievement, Canada has reported a significant drop in inflation to 2.0% for August 2024. This figure remains comfortably within the Bank of Canada’s target range for the year, marking a successful period for the nation’s economic management. Michael Coteau, in a recent update on social media, highlighted that Canada […]

Bridgetown, Barbados – Lieutenant Colonel Carlos Lovell has officially assumed his new role as Chief of Staff of the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) after being sworn in during a formal ceremony at State House Tuesday. The event, which took place on September 17, 2024, was attended by top government officials, military personnel, and dignitaries. Lieutenant […]