LONDON, England – Investors seeking to diversify their portfolios into sustainable sectors should mark the upcoming Eastern Caribbean Blue Economy Virtual Investment Forum on their calendars. Under the theme, “The Blue Economy: A Wealth of Opportunities in Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines”, this pivotal event, scheduled for November 26, 2024, will position the Eastern Caribbean as a premier destination for high-impact, sustainable investments. The forum, supported by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the COMPETE Caribbean Partnership Facility in partnership with the OECS Commission, will explore how the region’s marine and coastal assets can drive resilient…
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BNXN and Rema LyricsFi Kan We Kan, the latest single by BNXN and Rema, is a must-listen, check out the lyrics below and get ready to sing along to the catchy tune.BNXN & Rema – Fi Kan We Kan LyricsOh as you can seeSomething wey no dey for meI no fit put my mind you seeIf no be moneyWey go sweet me like Vitamin COh as you can seeSomething wey no dey for meIf you don’t say that you’re for meIt’s no guaranteeI no fit say you be my padiFor my money money mo le ka e mo one cornerFor…
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ star players are off to a hot and historic start to their 2024-25 NHL campaign. On the same night team captain Sidney Crosby notched his 1,600th career point , teammate Evgeni Malkin tallied his 500th career goal. The 38-year-old winger, drafted in 2004 by Pittsburgh, scored early in the third period to break a deadlock with the Buffalo Sabres and give his team a 4-3 lead. Malkin is just the fourth active player to reach the 500-goal mark, behind Steven Stamkos (555 goals), Crosby (592) and Alexander Ovechkin (853). He’s now tied for 47th on the all-time…
Pyongyang says move is a response to the ‘grave political and military provocations of the hostile forces’.North Korea has blown up sections of its road and railway links with South Korea and labelled its neighbour a “hostile state”, state media has said. The Korean People’s Army destroyed the 60-metre-long (about 200ft) stretches of road and rail along the east and west sections of the inter-Korean border “as part of the phased complete separation” of North and South, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said on Thursday. “This is an inevitable and legitimate measure taken in keeping with the requirement of…
Cynthia Erivo called out a fan-edited “Wicked” poster circulating online, describing it as “offensive” and “deeply hurtful.” An official poster for the upcoming movie, which hits theaters in November, was released by distributor Universal Pictures earlier this month. (NBC News and Universal are both part of Comcast.) The image features Ariana Grande’s character, Glinda, whispering to Erivo’s Elphaba. The film’s poster differs from the Broadway version, as it shows Elphaba’s eyes by lifting her hat and changes her lipstick color from red to green. Amid buzz for the musical, many online began pointing out the changes. One person altered the…
By Liam J. Miller A week from now, the annual IMF – World Bank Meetings will be taking place in Washington DC Given that it is the 80th anniversary of the Bretton Woods Conference which led to the founding of the IMF and the World Bank these meetings are of historical significance. The IMF – World Bank annual meetings are highly anticipated due to their promise to catalyze the development and implementation of policies that will shape the trajectory of the global economy. While the focus will be given largely to the issues plaguing the “grownups”, these sessions provide opportunities…
Man City star player and captain Kyle Walker has dominated the headlines as reports now indicate that he might be heading for a divorce.Man City star player Kyle Walker, is once again making headlines due to issues in his marriage with his wife, Annie Kilner, who has reportedly hit the rocks leading her to filing for divorce, following his affair with influencer Lauryn Goodman.Walker, who serves as Manchester City’s captain, was said to be “stunned” by Annie’s decision to proceed with the divorce. Their marriage has faced public scrutiny throughout the year, primarily because of his relationship with Goodman.Reports indicate…
Through the first two games of the 2024 WNBA Finals, it’s been the New York Liberty who’ve started hot, tallying 32 points in the opening quarter of Game 1 and 31 in Game 2. But the Minnesota Lynx turned the tables early in Game 3. The Liberty scored five of the first seven points of Game 3, but the Lynx responded on their home floor, going on a 12-0 run to gain a 14-5 lead with 6:57 left in the first quarter. Kayla McBride led the charge, equaling her Game 2 total with eight points, including back-to-back three-pointers, forcing New…
Israel has ramped up air strikes across Lebanon, killing a city mayor, toppling buildings and causing widespread destruction in several southern areas. The latest strikes came with Israel under increasing international pressure after its forces attacked United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon, causing several injuries. The Israeli army said its warplanes struck dozens of targets linked to the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah in the southern city of Nabatieh on Wednesday. The Lebanese Health Ministry said at least 16 people were killed and 52 injured in the strikes on two municipal buildings, adding that rescuers were searching for survivors. Lebanese officials denounced…
A judge overseeing the federal election interference case against Donald Trump on Wednesday rejected the former president’s claim that he was actually concerned about foreign influence and interference in the 2020 election — rather than the false claims about domestic voter fraud that he repeated in the weeks before the Jan. 6 attack. There is “no reason to believe” that Trump’s purported worries about foreign influence in the 2020 election “animated his concerns at the time,” Judge Tanya Chutkan wrote, adding that Trump’s theories that such evidence would be relevant to his criminal case “do not withstand scrutiny.” Trump’s team…