Author: THE CONNECTING NEWSPAPER

Devar Oliver Stennett, known as Loyal Flames, has released a new track alongside Little Lion Sound from Geneva, Switzerland. The singers’, hailing from St. Catherine, Jamaica, music embodies hard work, patience, and rich Jamaican heritage. Loyal Flames captivates global audiences with dynamic performances and heartfelt songs. His latest song “Musically Mad” is out now on all streaming platforms.The Vikings Productions managed artist’s notable tracks include “Mr. Death,” “Keep Focus, “Joy Again,” and “Searching,” along with hits like “Break Free,” “Working,” and “Wake Up” featuring Turbulence. His music reflects his resilience and dedication, resonating deeply with listeners through powerful messages of…

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Today’s Monday for many, but it’s also known as the first day of a stressful week. There aren’t many fans of Monday in the working world, and the day has gotten such a bad reputation, that there were petitions to not make it a work day. Antiguan Soca Diva Claudette Peters shares the same sentiment, but she needs herself some time off so she can get back to being the Diva she is. In her words, she needs a “Mental Day“. Produced by ChippyG and Brukway Production, Claudette Peters is stressed out, and she shares what she’d really like to…

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Luanda, Angola Isaac Marshall, from investment firm TLG Capital, describes Angola’s capital Luanda as one of the most vibrant cities in Africa he has visited. “Luanda is a city where you can feel an energy, an excitement about the future … There’s a vibe to the city. It’s colourful, the architecture is beautiful, there’s bustle in the streets, young people are trying to build things, banks are excited to do business. There’s a sense of flourishing and activity that I think is exciting to see,” he said. In a recent interview with How we made it in Africa, Marshall also…

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Behind the Scenes: Saudi Wraps Up “Nkalakatha” Music Video Shoot. Following the success of his album Msotra Don’t Die last year, Saudi is now gearing up to further promote the project with a series of music videos. Behind the Scenes: Saudi Wraps Up “Nkalakatha” Music Video Shoot This rollout plan aims to captivate his audience and extend the album’s reach by visually bringing his music to life. Taking to social media, the award-winning rapper shared a video clip of the behind-the-scenes Nkalakatha music video shoot. “WRAPPED UP THE “NKALAKATHA” MUSIC VIDEO,” he wrote. In his recent post, Saudi revealed that he has…

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The Iranian national team has toed a fine line between expressing support for protesters back home and risking serious repercussions from the regime for doing so. They have been criticized for not being more vocal about the regime’s violent suppression of dissent on the world stage, the Associated Press reported. Some also called out Ezatolahi for failing to mention that Samak was killed by security forces.The team also faced criticism early on for meeting with and bowing to President Ebrahim Raisi before they traveled to Qatar for the World Cup. During the competition, however, the players appeared to cautiously express…

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The United States Women’s National team was in trouble one year ago. It had crashed out of the 2023 World Cup early following a disappointing group-stage performance. Its legends were retiring, its coach was on the verge of dismissal, and its players faced near-constant scrutiny from the media that used to deify them.What a difference twelve months can make. The team has found new life and is preparing for an utterly deserved gold medal final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. It’s the USWNT’s first appearance in a gold medal game since the 2012 London Games. What’s behind that change? Investment…

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Franchises that practically run themselves are becoming increasingly popular among investors. These businesses are part of a franchise industry that adds a huge $788 billion to the US economy and has created more than eight million jobs. If you want to own a business that doesn’t demand your attention all day, you’re in the right place. Here are the best franchises that can run with little input from you. 1. BITCash USA Initial Investment: $40,000 – $50,000 BITCash USA entered the financial market focusing on the cryptocurrency sector by providing Bitcoin ATM services. The franchise began its operations to facilitate…

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Ayourou, Niger – It was just a few minutes before 7 o’clock on a Friday evening in early June when Kani* and 10 others fleeing violence in northeastern Mali arrived at a checkpoint in Labbezanga, close to the border with Niger. Six armed men, three of them wearing military fatigues, at the checkpoint stopped the men and women who had begun their journey from their village on foot the previous day. “They [the gunmen] separated the men from the women,” Kani, 17, said. “Then three of them ordered all the four girls who made the journey to move into a…

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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…

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