BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Director of economics at the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Ian Durant encouraged regional governments to be intentional about improving the ecosystem within which businesses operate to make them more dynamic and internationally competitive. Speaking at a recent launch event, he noted that while there are laudable business ideas being generated, especially for agro-processed products, the ability of firms to achieve competitive prices, meet quality thresholds for market access and maintain a reliable supply to meet market demand are all dependent on improvements to the current operating environment. During a panel discussion for a new IDB study on the private sector, Durant…
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The Prosper Africa Tech for Trade Alliance is excited to announce a Request for Applications (RFA) from African companies with innovative, technology-driven solutions that can accelerate commerce and trade across the continent. This RFA seeks to identify scalable solutions that can address key challenges within Africa’s trade ecosystem, boosting economic integration and growth. The Alliance encourages African entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses to apply, especially those with solutions that can streamline trade processes, expand market reach, and connect African businesses to international markets. Eligible applicants should propose solutions with demonstrable impact, scalability, and a clear pathway toward future financing and…
Ruger and Tiwa Savage LyricsRuger and Tiwa Savage have teamed up for “Toma Toma,” an infectious new track that will have you dancing, read the lyrics below and get ready to sing along to the irresistible melody.Toma Toma Cover ArtRuger & Tiwa Savage – Toma Toma Lyrics Kuk dat thingSince 21 dem dance my toma tomaI never stop giving back to back to backAll ah the girls I give them koba kobaNo replica’Cause I am the main manOne of oneTen over tenNobody betterThey eat whatever I serveFerragamo, Gucci I getCartier, roley I wearI too fresh I’m awareNot on my level…
Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has been sidelined since Oct. 28 due to a right wrist sprain. While he was hopeful of returning on Sunday against Houston, head coach Billy Donovan was less optimistic about that target date.Speaking to reporters on Friday, including K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Sports Network, Donovan said Ball had a strenuous workout earlier this week when the team was in New York, calling it a “struggle.” Ball will be sidelined at least one more week because he’s having a tough time catching passes without pain, per Donovan. According to Johnson, when Ball was initially evaluated by…
Three daughters of Malcolm X, a Black empowerment and civil rights icon in the United States, have accused the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the New York Police Department (NYPD) of being in part responsible for their father’s 1965 assassination. On Friday, the family filed a $100m wrongful-death lawsuit against the three agencies. The legal action is the latest turn in the decades-long fallout from Malcolm X’s killing, which has prompted many questions but few answers. He was shot dead in February 1965, when gunmen opened fire on the 39-year-old shortly after he began…
The death of an 11-month-old girl in the Bronx was determined to have been a homicide, according to the city’s medical examiner. Officers were called just after 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 14 to a home on West Farms Road in the Crotona Park East neighborhood, police said. The young girl was found unconscious and unresponsive, and was taken to NYC Health and Hospitals Lincoln, where she was pronounced dead. The girl was identified by police as Jazeli Mirabal. Three months after her death, the medical examiner’s officer ruled her death a homicide. No arrests have yet been made, police said.…
GENEVA, Switzerland – Global diabetes cases have quadrupled since 1990, affecting over 800 million adults worldwide, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) study released to coincide with World Diabetes Day. The published findings highlight the need for immediate global action to address this epidemic, said the UN health agency. The study was conducted by the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC), a worldwide network of 1,500 researchers and practitioners in collaboration with WHO. It is the first global analysis of trends in both diabetes rates and treatment coverage based on data from 140 million people across the world aged 18 or older.…
On November 9, the test drive session of the JETOUR Global Travel+ Conference 2024 (www.JETOURGlobal.com) for international media and users went smoothly at the Ruyi Lake Off-Road Course in Pingtan, Fujian Province. With a full product lineup of eight vehicles on site, including JETOUR’s family and off-road series, JETOUR invited guests to test drive its key models – the JETOUR T1 and JETOUR T2 i-DM. International media and key opinion leaders from the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Central and South America, Africa and the CIS attended the event. With the theme “TRAVEL WORLDWIDE”, the event featured a variety of paved and…
Ric Hassani, Neyo & Joeboy LyricsIn “Love & Romance II”, Ric Hassani, Neyo and Joeboy take us on an emotional journey through themes of love, see the song’s lyrics below. With poetic lyricism and captivating storytelling, Love & Romance II has quickly become a fan favorite.Love & Romance II Cover ArtRic Hassani, Ne-Yo & Joeboy – Love and Romance II LyricsYou my remedyMe and you we got the chemistryEarly morning na you de ginger meNo send anybodyKo se lo miWhen I’m with you my body de shakeBe like sey my phone vibrateTear my brain, can’t concentrateYou don use my heart…
The Cincinnati Bengals revealed some encouraging news on Friday regarding the status of wide receiver Tee Higgins.Per Ben Baby of ESPN, Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor announced after Friday’s practice that wide receiver Tee Higgins is expected to return Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers.Higgins suffered a quad injury in practice on Oct. 25, two days prior to the Bengals’ loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. After missing three weeks due to the injury, Higgins spoke about his return to the field.”I’m very excited [to] get back out there with the guys,” Higgins told ESPN in his first interview since…