Annual US inflation drops to 3-year low Economist Dr. Mike Walden joins LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall to break down the latest Consumer Price Index report, which shows that annual inflation has fallen to a three-year low. The grocery store industry is facing accusations levied by some politicians that stores are engaging in price gouging as consumers continue to grapple with stubborn inflation, but the leader of a trade group representing independent grocers is pushing back on those claims. FOX Business Network’s Edward Lawrence spoke with Greg Ferrara, president and CEO of the National Grocers Association, who explained that grocers’ net profit…
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By Twila Wheelan KINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – A shortage of banana and plantain can be expected across the island as a result of the damage caused by hurricane Beryl. A detailed assessment conducted by the Banana Board reveals an average of 74 percent damage in the sector. General manager of the Banana board, Janet Conie, who was speaking during a recent ‘JIS Get the Facts’ interview, said for the sector, damage over 50 percent is considered a catastrophe. “At 74 percent, the damage assessment amounts to $2.1 billion, and that includes everything that needs to be done to get farms…
On August 30, a ceremony of exchange of letters was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on a number of joint projects including the Chinese government’s provision of emergency humanitarian food aid to Zambia and assistance in the construction of mealie meal milling plants and the new building of the Zambian Foreign Ministry. Chargé d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy, Wang Sheng and Permanent Secretary of the Zambian Foreign Ministry, Hope Situmbeko attended the ceremony. Mr. Wang said that the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) will be held recently in Beijing. This marks another grand reunion of…
Nigerian singer Oyindamola Johnson Emmanuel, popularly known as Dammy Krane, has announced the launch of a prison reform foundation following his release from prison. The foundation aims to advocate for the rights of those illegally detained.Dammy Krane’s decision comes after his recent experience, where he was arrested and detained over defamation claims and publishing slanderous material about his colleague, Davido. He had accused Davido of murder and made other controversial statements, leading to his arrest.However, thanks to the intervention of social media activist Verydarkman, Davido released Dammy Krane from prison custody. Also, in his first public statement, Dammy expressed gratitude…
The Steelers have officially become runners-up for Brandon Aiyuk so questions will remain with respect to their receiver depth. The team will have options available on the practice squad once the season begins, though.Ben Skowronek was added to Pittsburgh’s taxi squad on Friday, per a team announcement. The 27-year-old spent his first three seasons with the Rams, making 11 starts in 2022. His offensive snap share for the other two campaigns was only 19 percent, however, and Los Angeles made the decision to move on this offseason. Skowronek was dealt to the Texans in May. The former seventh-rounder joined a crowded…
Nicolas Maduro’s government has blamed sabotage for the nationwide power outages.Power has begun to return to some parts of Venezuela after its capital Caracas and much of the rest of the country were plunged into a blackout that the government blamed on sabotage. The country experiences frequent blackouts, which President Nicolas Maduro, who is locked in a dispute with the opposition over the outcome of a July 28 presidential election, often blames on the opposition, accusations they have denied. “We are reporting that at approximately 4:40am (08:40 GMT) today, Friday, August 30, an electrical sabotage took place in Venezuela ……
Queens sex assault suspect dead after car crash The suspect wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl in Queens has died after a car crash on Friday afternoon. QUEENS – The NYPD says that the suspect wanted for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl in Queens is dead after a car crash. The suspect, 64-year-old Wayne Noel, was allegedly at a supermarket in Queens Village on Thursday when he approached a 9-year-old girl who was there with her grandmother. Police say that while the grandmother was in the bathroom, he abducted the girl. The incident happened on Thursday…
The IMF Executive Board concluded today the third reviews under Jamaica’s Precautionary and Liquidity Line (PLL) and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). The PLL continues to be treated as precautionary and the completion of the reviews allow for an immediate disbursement of SDR191.45 million (US$258million) under the RSF. Jamaica’s response to recent shocks has strengthened the credibility of policy frameworks, supporting an economic environment characterized by sustained growth, declining debt, low inflation, and a strengthened external position. Jamaica has continued to implement an ambitious reform agenda that strengthened the fiscal and financial policy frameworks and the climate policy agenda…
The 12th Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA-XII) commenced today in Abidjan, bringing together a diverse coalition of key stakeholders to confront the urgent challenges posed by climate change across the continent. Held alongside the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) special meeting ahead of COP 29 in Baku, CCDA-XII aims to unite leaders, policymakers, experts, and advocates to explore innovative solutions, share best practices, and forge strategic partnerships that will accelerate Africa’s transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient future. In his opening address, Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Environment, Jacques Assahoré Konan, underscored the magnitude of the…
Nigerian music director and public figure, ThankGod Omori Smith, popularly known as TG Omori, has taken to X to update his fans on his health journey. After a challenging year, hospitalised due to kidney failure and a failed kidney transplant, Boy Director expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support and well wishes.In his post, Boy Director shared that he is currently recovering from the stitches of the failed procedure and promised to continue fighting for his life. Despite the setbacks, he remains determined and optimistic. He stated, “I’ll continue the fight, been on it for past a year or two…