USA / VENEZUELA – George Semerene Quintero (Semerene), 60, of Venezuela, pleaded guilty today, to conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) for his role in a scheme to evade US sanctions imposed on Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA), a Venezuelan state-owned oil company. “This defendant admitted to participating in an illicit scheme to procure millions in aviation equipment for the Maduro regime,” said assistant attorney General Matthew G. Olsen of the Justice Department’s National Security Division. “Today’s conviction demonstrates the Justice Department’s commitment to hold accountable those who seek to evade export controls and sanctions to…
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President Wavel Ramkalawan received Father Christian Toulon, Father Emmanuel Boniface, and Deacon Aubrey Pon Wayne at State House this morning. The visit marked a significant occasion as the newly ordained clergy paid their respects to the Head of State. President Ramkalawan congratulated the clergymen on their recent ordinations, commending their dedication to serving the community as young Seychellois leaders. During their meeting, they discussed their mission to address the spiritual needs of the nation, their vision for the youth of Seychelles and the various challenges they face. The President reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting their initiatives. President Ramkalawan extended…
The singer, in his second week on the Afrobeats chart, peaked at number one.Nigerian ace singer and performer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has reached #1 on a United States music chart.The YBNL-Empire artist released his new album ‘Lungu Boy’ on Friday, August 9, 2024, and the album has the potential to become one of his most commercially successful albums. The highly experimental album, which features Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid, American rapper Travis Scott, Brazilian songstress Ludmilla, and British rappers Stormzy and Central Cee, has been garnering significant streaming numbers and dominating charts both locally and internationally.As momentum for…
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The Seattle Mariners are in freefall, and are set to try and salvage their season by reportedly making a change at the top.The Mariners are expected to fire manager Scott Servais on Thursday, according to Ken Rosenthal and Marc Carig of The Athletic. The team is expected to replace him with former Mariners catcher Dan Wilson, who has no coaching experience but has served as a special instructor during spring training. This is a rather bold and arguably desperate move for the Mariners, but “desperate” is a good way to describe their present situation. At one point in mid-June, they…
The Russian leader does not offer any evidence for his claim but says the UN nuclear watchdog has been alerted.Russian President Vladimir Putin says Ukrainian forces have tried to attack the Kursk Nuclear Power Station in an overnight raid. The Russian leader did not offer evidence for the claim but said on Thursday that Moscow has informed the United Nations nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), about the incident. Ukraine has not responded to Russia’s allegations. “The enemy tried to strike the nuclear power plant at night. The IAEA has been informed,” Putin said in a televised government…
Vice President Kamala Harris will accept the Democratic Party’s nomination for president on the final night of the Democratic National Convention. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted the party’s nomination for vice president in Chicago on Wednesday. Harris and Walz will face Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate Sen. JD Vance of Ohio in November’s election. The convention’s third night featured speeches by Oprah Winfrey, former President Bill Clinton and poet Amanda Gorman. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesU.S. Vice President Kamala Harris addresses delegates during a livestream speech following a ceremonial roll call vote at…
By Sir Ronald Sanders There is an alarming surge in gun-related violence, particularly among younger people and gangs. This plague has now spread from other parts of the Caribbean into Antigua and Barbuda which has recently suffered a spike in gun crimes. Throughout my lived experience, Antigua has traditionally enjoyed a low rate of homicides. Sadly, this treasured tradition has been shattered by a surge in broad daylight robberies, particularly of small supermarkets, and even more tragically, by an increase in killings. Antigua’s current wave of violence, while deeply troubling, mirrors a broader trend that has been prevalent in other…
UNICEF notes with deep regret the execution of four young people in the Somali state of Puntland this past weekend for offences committed as children when they were under the age of 18, while they were associated with Al Shabaab. The convictions and sentences were issued by military courts, which lack specialized child justice procedures, and are no place for children. UNICEF recalls that the Puntland Age Verification Committee including representatives from Puntland authorities met with the young people and concluded that they were minors at the time of arrest and that they should not face the death penalty. UNICEF requests…
Jeriq and Victony LyricsJeriq’s album, King, concludes with the powerful track “Daily Bread” featuring Victony, read the lyrics below to experience the song’s poignant message.RELATED: Read ‘Mama’s Prayer’ Lyrics by JeriqJeriq & Victony – Daily Bread LyricsNobody hustle like meNobody badder than weI no fit tell you my gist yunnoI no wan hear am for streetAbegi look my feetI no dey wear size 3Abeg look my jeansSee my pocket sardineMake you call me baby girlMake she come shake bum bumIf she do am well oh?Slice am my daily breadOh go aheadGo aheadMake you call me my baby girlMake she come…