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By Caribbean News Global contributor BELMOPAN, Belize – The Government of Belize, through the Blue Bond and Finance Permanence Unit and the Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future, has made it possible for the Belize Coast Guard to implement a new mode of maritime security and enforcement. For the first time, Coast Guard teams on patrol at sea will have the aerial support of its new drone squadron, which will identify suspect vessels engaging in illegal activities in Belize’s Blue spaces for easy tracking and interception. The drones will also assist the Coast Guard in its marine conservation and humanitarian…

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The Cameroon International Music Festival (CIMFEST), one of the most anticipated music events in Central Africa, is set to return for its 3rd edition from November 9th -17th 2024. CIMFEST is an annual festival that promotes peace, economic reemergence, and resilience in Cameroon (especially in the Northwest and Southwest Regions) while celebrating the rich musical heritage of Cameroon and encouraging cultural exchange between local and international artists. This year’s edition promises to be bigger and better, featuring a diverse lineup of local and international artists, music bands, DJs, and dance troupes from around the globe. Attendees will enjoy an interactive…

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Manchester City who are, typically one of the most active and ambitious clubs in the transfer market, took a more subdued approach during the 2024/25 summer transfer window signing just two players.The Premier League Champions opted rivals for a more measured approach by signing only a few players. The club’s hierarchy, led by Pep Guardiola and Txiki Begiristain, chose to focus on fine-tuning their existing squad rather than making wholesale changes by signing new players.Manchester City’s 2024/25 transfer signingsThe Citizens signed just two players this summer who are Brazilian winger Savinho joined from Troyes on a five-year deal after helping…

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The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs will begin this Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway when the green flag drops on the Quaker State 400. It’s a return trip to the track in 2024, and back in February, it was Daniel Suarez emerging victorious in a thrilling three-wide photo finish.With Atlanta resembling a miniature Daytona or Talladega with pack racing ever since its repave in 2022, it’s much harder to predict who might be a factor. That said, here are three to watch — a favorite, a contender and a dark horse — for the playoff opener. Favorite: Kyle Busch (+1000, per…

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Fourteen-year-old Colt Gray and his father Colin Gray both face murder charges following a deadly shooting at a US high school.Colt Gray, the 14-year-old suspect charged with killing four people in a school shooting this week in the United States, has appeared in court for the first time since the attack. Friday’s proceedings were quickly followed by a second hearing for the suspect’s father, 54-year-old Colin Gray. The elder Gray faces murder and manslaughter charges related to the shooting, as prosecutors argue he enabled his son’s access to firearms. “His charges are directly connected with the actions of his son…

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The final stages of the 2024 U.S. Open are upon us. It has been a whirlwind of a tournament with early exits from favorites Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff. With one American in the women’s final and two Americans in the men’s semifinals, brand-new champions will be crowned this weekend in New York. Here’s everything you need to know about the remaining tennis action: Who is in the U.S. Open men’s semifinals? The first men’s semifinal is between Jannik Sinner and Jack Draper. The second match features Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe. When is the U.S.…

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The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has sent a message of congratulations to the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Brazil on the occasion commemorating the 202th independence Anniversary of that Country on Saturday, September 7, 2024. The Federal Republic of Brazil gained its Independence on September 7th 1822, from Portugal after a Treaty was signed constituting Brazil’s Independence Day.  According to a Foreign Ministry release, President Joseph N. Boakai, on behalf of the Government and people of Liberia, and in his own name, said that it gives him immense pleasure to…

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Nigerian singer Korede Bello has expressed concerns about the decline in music quality in the industry, attributing it to the rise of young artistes who lack life experiences.During an appearance on Hip TV’s “Trending” episode, hosted by Kim Oprah, Korede Bello stated, “When you start to have young artistes blowing up, the quality of the music starts to reduce because they don’t have quality experiences.”Meanwhile, he further explained, “They don’t know how to live yet. Young people don’t yet know how to live, they just know that they are living. They want to live large, so that’s what they’re going…

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It is finally back – and fans are ready for the drama.Season 8 of Selling Sunset is available to watch on Netflix from today (Friday, September 6) and, while the sun is always shining in Los Angeles, bosses have warned that a storm is brewing in the luxury offices.Chrishell Stause, one of the long-term agents, said: “I was definitely hesitant to dive back into the drama, but also happy to be back together and shake things up. I started this season in a good place with most of the agents, with always one exception, and the dynamics have certainly shifted.…

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