Can’t Take my Space, the new album from Everton Blender, is scheduled for release in late August. The 14-song set is the veteran roots singer’s first studio album since 2011’s Higher Heights Revolution. The title track, produced by Molando Dale for Ochi City Records, was released in 2021. The 68 year-old Blender, who lives in South Florida, is excited about the album which is strong on the cultural messages that made him a star during the 1990s roots-revival in Jamaica. So strong, that he refused to pinpoint any favourites. “To be fair, I can’t leave out anyone in particular. It’s…
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The Carnival season is still in full effect, and the Caribbean has many events lined up in different Islands for you to be a part of, and enjoy to the fullest. St. Vincent & The Grenadines is gearing up for another memorable “Vincy Mas“, and Soca Artist Gargamel is ready for the vibes. He gets things jumping with, “Rum Head“. Produced by Strike Mode Music and Boss Raw Records on the “Roll Start Riddim“, Gargamel is calling out all the drinkers in the Mas for “Rum Head”. When the Rum hits you in the Road March, the vibe intensifies, and…
Investor Saskia van der Mast spent nearly two decades at DOB Equity, an investment firm focusing on East Africa. She recently stepped down as co-CEO. During her tenure, DOB Equity made several agribusiness and food-related investments. In a recent interview with How we made it in Africa, Van der Mast shared her insights on successful agribusiness models in East Africa and highlighted untapped opportunities in the sector. Vertical integration: Given the unpredictability of agriculture and underdeveloped supply networks, Van der Mast advocates for agribusiness enterprises to own as much of the value chain as possible, from inputs to logistics. In Africa, companies…
25K Set To Drop “2 Headed Goat” Music Video Featuring Maglera Doe Boy. 25K is set to drop the highly anticipated music video for his track “2 Headed Goat,” alongside the talented Maglera Doe Boy. 25K Set To Drop “2 Headed Goat” Music Video Featuring Maglera Doe Boy The single which has already garnered significant attention and praise is expected to elevate its impact with the release of the visual accompaniment. “2 Headed Goat” is a standout track from 25K’s repertoire, showcasing his unique style and exceptional pengame. The collaboration with Maglera Doe Boy adds the much-needed dynamic element to…
Arguably the most incendiary issue Benedict faced upon becoming pope was the ongoing fallout from the sexual abuse of children by Catholic priests, as well as accusations of a cover-up effort on the part of church administration.When Benedict became pope in 2005, the Catholic Church was in the midst of a very public reckoning with its history of sex abuse — a crisis about which he was very well informed. In 2001, John Paul II empowered the CDF to centralize all investigations into abuse allegations, removing that power from local dioceses after it became clear that they often failed to…
Sixth man Kevin Durant was fun while it lasted.Following an incredible second-half comeback in the semifinals against Serbia, Team USA head coach Steve Kerr will reportedly stick with arguably the most decorated Big Three ever seen on an international stage. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Kerr plans to insert Kevin Durant into the starting lineup in place of Jrue Holiday for the gold-medal game against France.This would create a starting five of Durant, Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Devin Booker and Joel Embiid, assuming Kerr goes with the lineup used against Serbia. Considering France’s size with Victor Wembanyama and Rudy…
Welcome to the appealing universe of financial markets, where every decision carries the promise of financial growth and the thrill of uncertainty. Have you ever wondered about the difference between trading and investing? In this journey through the dynamic landscape of finance, we’ll undo the details of trading and investing, shedding light on their distinct domains. As you embark on this study, imagine the financial markets as a bustling cityscape, with trading and investing as two distinct neighborhoods. The traders, quick and decisive, navigate the narrow streets of short-term gains, while the investors, patient and strategic, build their wealth on…
US ambassador to Mexico says no US resources were involved in the removal of El Mayo from Mexico to arrest in Texas.The US ambassador to Mexico has acknowledged that drug lord Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia was brought to the United States against his will when he arrived in Texas in July on a plane along with fellow drug lord Joaquin Guzman Lopez, son of the infamous cartel kingpin “El Chapo”. Zambada Garcia’s lawyer had earlier claimed that El Mayo, 76, the longtime chief of the Sinaloa drug cartel, had been kidnapped from Mexico by Guzman Lopez and six men in…
The Olympic Games are winding down in Paris, but there’s still plenty of action to catch! For a full rundown of all the events each day, we have a full breakdown of everything airing, along with where and how to watch. Every Olympic event will be streaming live on Peacock. When it comes to the medal count, the United States was the favorite to win the most medals going into the Games. It showed why right from the start, leading the medal count from early on. China does still have a chance to win more gold medals than the Americans, however. China…
BRAZIL / CHILE – The executive secretary of Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, Foreign Trade and Services (MDIC), Marcio Elias Rosa, emphasised the Brazilian government’s priority for regional integration during his visit to Santiago, Chile’s capital, reported by Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS. “President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has defined the conception of a continuous policy of integration in South America as an absolute priority for his mandate. And indeed, Chile and Brazil have great competitive advantages for the world,” said Elias Rosa. As part of the visit, the two South American countries signed a memorandum of…