ST JAMES, Jamaica – The Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum Festival overcame the challenges of inclement weather to deliver a high-energy, premium experience this year. In the face of adverse weather conditions, festival organisers were able to look proudly on the event as it surpassed expectations, drawing rum enthusiasts from around the world to Montego Bay. The move from the larger space at The Aqueduct in Rose Hall to the sports complex provided a more intimate setting which the organisers maximised for a more navigable festival. The layout was designed for a more personalised experience for attendees and for easier transition from the signature…
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Burundi’s largest electricity substation, a 160 megavolts facility in Rubirizi, financed by the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and the European Union, will increase the country’s electricity-connected population by 7 percent when completed. A delegation from the government of Burundi and the African Development Bank visited the site on 9 August 2024, as part of a tour of electrification projects funded or co-funded by the Bank Group in Rubirizi and Kabezi, in Bujumbura Rural Province. The delegation included the Burundian Minister of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Audace Niyonzima, the Minister of Water, Energy and Mines, Ibrahim Uwizeye, Director General…
A past altercation between Nigerian singer Peruzzi and influencer Pamilerin aka Pam Pam has resurfaced on social media X platform. The exchange began when Pam Pam referenced a recent incident where singer Chike rewarded a troll with 1 million naira, prompting him to call out Peruzzi.Peruzzi responded by referencing their 2019 physical altercation, where he allegedly ordered his bodyguards to slap Pam Pam over critical tweets. The influencer had shared evidence of the attack, including a photo of his injuries, and received an apology from Peruzzi and his then-label boss, Davido.Meanwhile, the renewed exchange has sparked interest in the previously…
The college football season kicks off in two weeks, so it’s time to dive into schedules and highlight games that could wow us. Not all are obvious.Besides Texas at Michigan (Sept. 7), Georgia at Alabama (Sept. 28) and other huge games, dozens of under-the-radar games are on tap. Here’s a list of one for each week of the 2024 season.Aug. 29 | North Dakota State at Colorado: Coach Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes won’t have it easy against the Bison, who are ranked second in the FCS behind South Dakota State. A loss would diminish the buzz surrounding Colorado, which is…
Officials say a new fast-spreading variant has been detected in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring countries.The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), its highest level of alert, due to a new variant of the mpox viral disease in Africa. The WHO on Wednesday said mpox cases have been found in 13 African countries and its new form is spreading. It is the second time in two years the organisation has issued the alert for the disease. It comes after an outbreak of the viral infection in the Democratic Republic of…
As of Wednesday afternoon, Hurricane Ernesto continued bringing heavy rain to the Virgin Islands andPuerto Rico. By midday Wednesday, between 2 and 6 inches of rain had fallen across Puerto Rico. The highest totals are being reported on the eastern half of the island, where heavy rain banded over the region. With more rain on the way, some areas had already tallied 10 inches of rain. An additional 2 to 6 inches is possiblebefore all the rain ends. Flood watches remain in effect through Thursday morning. Excessive runoff could force rivers and streams to rise out of their banks, resulting…
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) facilitated a training workshop entitled “Advanced Techniques in Capacity Building for Wastewater Reuse: Monitoring and Analysis” for wastewater management, water resource management and environmental health professionals from the eight participating countries in Kingston, Jamaica from July 22 to 26, 2024. The workshop was hosted in collaboration with United Nations Environment Programme Caribbean Environment Programme (UNEP-CEP), and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission and funded by the Global Environment Facility funded Integrating Water, Land and Ecosystem Management in Small Island Developing States (GEF-IWEco) Project. The five-day training workshop aimed to…
Michael Annan-Forson’s journey from a modest kitchen operation to an export business began with a simple LinkedIn post. As the founder and CEO of Melach Coconut Processing Farm, based in Ghana, Annan-Forson initially shared his homemade coconut oil on the professional networking platform. This caught the eye of a businessman in Jerusalem, who was intrigued enough to request a sample. Upon receiving it, the quality impressed him so much that he placed an order for six tonnes, asking Annan-Forson to send the shipment to Israel. This order was no small feat for Annan-Forson, who had only produced coconut oil on…
Liverpool legend Graeme Souness has shared his criticism about the signing of Matthijs de Ligt by Man United in the summer 2024 transfer window. Liverpool legend, Graeme Souness has raised concerns about Man United’s acquisition of Matthijs de Ligt, describing the Dutch defender as a “lightweight” center-back.The former Liverpool player is skeptical about whether De Ligt can provide the defensive solidity United needs, especially after losing experienced players like Raphael Varane.Souness highlighted De Ligt’s limited role with the Dutch national team and his transfers from top clubs like Bayern Munich and Juventus as reasons to question his current form and…
Charles Barkley recently committed to remaining at TNT even if the network loses its NBA broadcast rights, and he says he left an enormous sum of money on the table by doing so.In an appearance on the “Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz” Tuesday, Barkley said the most important thing to him when deciding to stay at TNT was that the people he works with would get to keep their jobs. The Hall of Famer says that is the primary reason he chose not to leave his current position. Barkley was then asked how much money he could have made…