What to KnowThe U.S. women’s national team will look to defeat Marta and Brazil to go undefeated and win gold in Paris under new manager Emma Hayes.LeBron James and Team USA men’s basketball are chasing five straight Olympic golds as it faces host nation France in the final. Conner Mantz, Leonard Korir and Clayton Young pursuing medals in men’s marathon for the U.S. Men’s breaking will get underway with qualification rounds, as Team USA will be represented by Victor and Jeffro. U.S. women’s golfer Rose Zhang is in the mix for a medal entering the final day of competition, as…
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GEORGETOWN, Guyana (DPI) – The government of Guyana continues to expand the nation’s housing infrastructure for a sustainable future, evident in the phenomenal change witnessed by Guyanese nationwide and even abroad, says minister within the ministry of housing and water Susan Rodrigues; the investments in the housing sector are geared towards empowering Guyanese with homeownership and preparing them to participate and prosper in the bright future. Minister Rodrigues made it clear that the mission is to unite the country, ensuring its prosperity reaches every household, delivering remarks at the opening ceremony of the International Building Expo 2024, at the National…
“Nine to Five” by D’Yani, is one of the brand new singles on Bulby York’s latest One Drop Riddim. On ‘Nine to Five’ D’Yaniexpresses a yearning to be with his significant other despite the demands of a typical workday. The narrative captures the anticipation and excitement he feels as he counts down the hours until he can reunite with her. He lets his boss know he won’t be doing overtime, making it clear he has a special reason to leave on time. The song poignantly highlights how work consumes time that could be spent with his beloved, yet his thoughts remain fixated on her…
Carnival fans, here’s to more fun times, more costumes, nuff vibes, and more music of course. Enter Recording Artist NellaLeah, a Jamaican-born Singer based in the Cayman Islands who has been on the scene for quite some time. She has been bitten by the Carnival bug many times, and she wants to spread the joy, energy, and spirit of Carnival through her new single, “Tun It Up“. Produced by Jason “JG” Gilbert, NellaLeah brings the energy on “Tun It Up”. When the scene is filled with Soca fans, beautiful people, unity, and great sounds, you just want to experience it…
Zahra Baitie-Boateng, Managing Director – Africa, Africa’s Business Heroes Initiative Partner content: Africa’s Business Heroes By Zahra Baitie-Boateng, Managing Director – Africa, Africa’s Business Heroes Initiative A Ghanaian Adinkra symbol, “Sankofa” depicts a bird facing backwards with an egg on its back, symbolising the importance of learning from the past to create a better future. As Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) enters its sixth year, with our most recent call for applications just ended, we have been reflecting on five key learnings to guide our next five years. 1. The African entrepreneurship landscape is growing more robust and diverse: Agriculture holds…
Boity Celebrates Women’s Day With A Heartwarming & Radiant Post. Boity Thulo has once again captured the hearts of her fans with a heartfelt Women’s Day tribute. The multi-talented star took to social media to celebrate the strength, resilience, and beauty of women, posting a message that resonated deeply with her followers. Boity Celebrates Women’s Day With A Heartwarming & Radiant Post In her post, Boity shared a heartfelt message about the importance of recognizing and honouring the women in her life, including her late grandmother. Featuring a beautiful video clip, the famed rapper celebrated the vibrant women who inspire…
Today is the worst day. They bombed another school. The kids are not dead. They are burned — alive. Dying. Babies. Sorry, this is graphic. I don’t think that people really, truly understand how bad things are. What I saw there was so indescribable. I realized I needed to take pictures and document and little videos because nobody would believe it unless I did. The primary thing that I did there was triaging and mass casualty. This is not advanced I.C.U. care. We often never got there. The longer I stayed there, I realized that my role wasn’t being a…
So what’s wrong for the Braves (60-54), who are a half-game behind the New York Mets in the wild-card race entering play Friday? Injuries have rocked Atlanta this season. In mid-April, stellar right-hander Spencer Strider had surgery to repair his UCL, ending his season. Near the end of May, star right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. suffered a torn ACL, ending his season.But the major share of the blame for the Braves’ subpar season lies with the offense.In 2023, Braves led the majors in batting (.276) and on-base percentage (.344). This year, they rank 19th in average (.239) and 24th in…
Investing in the stock market can be an exciting and lucrative way to grow your wealth over time. However, as a beginner, it can also be overwhelming and confusing. Many beginners make common mistakes that can lead to costly consequences and hinder their progress towards their investment goals. To help you avoid these pitfalls, in this article we will discuss the top 5 mistakes that beginners make in the stock market. By being aware of these mistakes and learning how to avoid them, you can set yourself up for success in your investment journey. So, whether you are just starting…
As the war enters its 897th day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Fighting A Russian missile struck a supermarket in the Ukrainian town of Kostiantynivka in the front-line Donetsk region, killing at least 14 people and injuring 43 others, Ukrainian officials said. “Russian terrorists hit an ordinary supermarket and a post office. There are people under the rubble,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on X. Russia has moved extra tanks, artillery and rocket systems to its southern Kursk region and imposed “anti-terrorism measures” in border areas as it battled a shock incursion by…