By Johnny Coomansingh Falling in love is a great and wonderful thing, especially when there is reciprocity in like manner with the one with whom you fell in love. Falling headlong on concrete patio paving stones is not so wonderful and never will be, at least for me. I recently tripped and fell on the backyard patio and of course there was reciprocity. I am not a ninja by any stretch of imagination, but I broke the fall with my left hand in which I clasped a large sweet pepper of the ‘Bullnose’ variety. The pepper was smashed to smithereens!…
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The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved on 5 November a package of $17.97 million to Cameroon and Chad to bolster efforts to stabilise the Lake Chad Basin, a region long plagued by insecurity as well as deeply affected by climate change. The funding, comprising a grant of $11.11 million to Chad and a loan of $6.86 million to Cameroon will come from the African Development Fund, the concessional window of the African Development Bank Group and from the Transition Support Facility, a mechanism for countries in transition. Bank Group financing will be complemented by…
Stonebwoy and Black Sherif‘s memorable performances at the 2024 Tidal Rave Festival have made headlines at the BBC. In what appeared to be a patriotic and bold move to address the pressing issue of illegal mining in Ghana, these two popular artists effectively used their performance at the Tidal Rave Festival to express their concerns. This powerful act has garnered international attention, with the BBC publishing a report highlighting the artists’ commitment to social justice. Black Sherif Tidal Rave 2024 Performance During their performances at the recently concluded 2024 edition of the Tidal Rave Festival, Black Sherif and Stonebwoy passionately…
If there was any doubt that Klay Thompson would get a warm welcome in his return to the Bay Area, his walk through the tunnel showed it should be a night full of ovations. A nattily dressed Thompson entered the Chase Center for the first time as a visiting player, hours before his Dallas Mavericks played the Golden State Warriors Tuesday night. He was met by a human tunnel of supporters, cheering Thompson from both sides and waving captain’s hats, a tribute to his love of boating and the ocean. Thompson’s departure from the team — with whom he played…
A United States defence contractor must pay $42m to three Iraqi men who were tortured at Abu Ghraib prison, a US federal jury has ruled. The ruling on Tuesday ends a 15-year legal battle over the role of Virginia-based contractor CACI, whose civilian employees worked at the facility, in acts of torture that took place there. In holding the firm liable, the jury awarded plaintiffs Suhail Al Shimari, Salah Al-Ejaili and Asa’ad Al-Zubae $3m each in compensatory damages and $11m each in punitive damages. The decision comes after a separate federal trial in May ended in a hung jury. ‘Big…
President-elect Donald Trump named tech billionaire Elon Musk and conservative activist Vivek Ramaswamy on Tuesday to head up a new Department of Government Efficiency, fulfilling a campaign pledge to give Musk sweeping oversight of government spending. Trump, in a statement posted to social media, said the department will help to “dismantle Government Bureaucracy” and slash excess regulations. The name of the agency, DOGE for short, is a reference to a meme and cryptocurrency associated with Musk. Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy is a GOP frontrunner in the 2024 presidential race. Here’s what you need to know about the conservative candidate. “This will send shockwaves through…
WASHINGTON, USA – On October 16, 2024, the Department of Defense (DoD) signed its strategy for the deployment of private fifth-generation (5G) networks at military installations. This strategy is a key enabler to the DoD’s modernization effort to leverage 5G networks, both commercial and private, to deliver ubiquitous, high-speed connectivity for mobile capabilities. In addition, Fulcrum: The Department of Defense Information Technology Advancement Strategy, released in June 2024, calls for the implementation of 5G across DoD installations and operating forces. The DoD Private 5G Deployment Strategy provides guidance for the implementation and operation of private 5G networks at military installations while…
There’s still time to catch an impressive display of carnival costumes presented by Flamboyan Community Association at its base in Harrow Road, west London.As you’d expect, it’s a visual treat, showcasing Flamboyan’s years of designing and crafting beautiful works of art for its masqueraders at Notting Hill and beyond.The beautifully presented exhibition allows the visitor to really appreciate the creativity and use of colour, the cultural references, and the intricate construction of the pieces. There is space to walk around each costume and time to explore the finer points of design and construction—something that’s impossible when watching the band making…
A potable water project and a newly constructed road have been inaugurated in the Emba-Derho administrative area of the Serejeka sub-zone. The projects, which were completed at a cost of over 6 million Nakfa, were officially inaugurated by Mr. Fesehaye Haile, Governor of the Central Region, on 10 November. Mr. Teklit Berhe, the administrator of the area, stated that the projects include the construction of an 11 km dirt road connecting the administrative area to the Asmara-Keren main road. The potable water project features the digging of water wells and the construction of 14 water distribution centers. Highlighting the importance…
Queendalyn Yurglee & Judikay celebrate faith with Omewoya. Photo Credit: Manuel Photography Queendalyn Yurglee has released her highly anticipated song Omewoya, featuring Nigeria’s gospel sensation, Judikay. This collaboration marks a groundbreaking moment as Queendalyn becomes the first Ghanaian gospel artist to team up with Judikay on a major release. “Omewoya,” which means “It is done,” is a triumphant song celebrating victory through faith and the belief that God has already secured victory for His people. Watch Omewoya by Queendalyn Yurglee feat. Judikay The track blends Afro-highlife with contemporary gospel elements, showcasing the powerful vocal artistry of both artists. Produced by…