A new sunflower-filled pop-up lets patrons escape bustling New York City streets and feel instantly transported to a retro beach with whimsical cocktails, happy hour bites and massive menu options. Magic Hour Surf Club is a temporary and the latest installation at Moxy Times Square Hotel, New York City’s largest indoor and outdoor hotel rooftop bar open all year round. Yvonne Najor is the vice president of marketing of Tao Hospitality Group and a key creator behind the vision of this summer’s sunny 70’s inspired throwback that transports Manhattanites to simpler times. “I was really inspired by the seventies and…
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OTTAWA, Canada – Mélanie Joly, minister of foreign affairs, Mary Ng, minister of export promotion, international trade and economic development, and Ahmed Hussen, minister of international development, announced Wednesday, August 14, 2024, public consultations on Canada’s approach to partnerships across the African continent. These consultations will complement discussions held with trusted partners, international counterparts, and key stakeholders in the humanitarian, economic and foreign policy space. Canada has been actively reviewing its approach, in line with the feminist foreign policy and feminist international assistance policy, to engaging with African countries and institutions to build stronger, expanded and more visible partnerships. The…
Responding to the news that Eswatini’s Supreme Court upheld controversial provisions of the Suppression of Terrorism Act on appeal, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for East and Southern Africa, Vongai Chikwanda, said: “The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold this repressive legislation is a major setback for human rights in Eswatini. The authorities must immediately repeal the Act, or significantly amend it so that it is precise, targeted and fully in line with international human rights standards. “The law in its current form poses significant threats to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly. The Suppression of Terrorism Act is overly broad…
The captain of Manchester United, Bruno Fernandes has signed a contract extension with the Red Devils which will see him remain at Old Trafford until 2027 with an option to extend by an extra year.Manchester United confirmed the news on its official website on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. According to reports, Fernandes is set to be among United’s highest earners which is hardly surprising considering the impact he has made during his four years at Old Trafford.What did Bruno Fernandes say about his contract extension at Manchester United?Bruno Fernandes expressed his delight on the club’s website after he signed the…
American soccer changed dramatically last summer when Lionel Messi, a World Cup and Champions League winner, made his stateside debut with Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup. Messi’s arrival galvanized Miami and helped it win the 2023 Leagues Cup trophy before narrowly missing out on the MLS Cup playoffs a few months later. This summer, American soccer is set for another seismic shift brought on by another World Cup and Champions League winner. That winner? Olivier Giroud. He signed with Western Conference side Los Angeles FC early this year and made his official debut on Tuesday in the knockout round…
M&M’s maker Mars is buying Kellanova, the maker of Cheez-It and Pop-Tarts, in an effort to broaden its snacking portfolio and expand globally in what is being termed the biggest deal of the sector. Mars Inc said Wednesday that it will pay $83.50 per share in cash. The company put the total value of the transaction at $35.9bn, including debt. Kellanova was created last year when the Kellogg Company split into two companies. Chicago-based Kellanova sells many of the former company’s most profitable brands, including Pringles, Eggo, Town House, MorningStar Farms and Rice Krispies Treats. It had net sales of…
The World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the increasing spread of mpox in Africa is a global health emergency, warning the virus might ultimately spill across international borders. The announcement by WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus came after a meeting of the U.N. health agency’s emergency committee. The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared mpox a public health emergency on the continent on Tuesday. WHO said there have been more than 14,000 cases and 524 deaths in Africa this year, which already exceed last year’s figures. So far, more than 96% of all cases and deaths are in…
By Anant Jayant Natu and Mitul Thapliyal India’s fiscal framework involves substantial transfers from the union government to sub-national agencies, like states and the urban local bodies (ULB), and further downstream to businesses and citizens. In the current fiscal year, the government of India (GoI), plans to transfer USD 266 billion, or 7 percent of India’s GDP, to states through Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS). The public finance systems that underpin these fiscal transfers are key to India’s ability to spend and spend well. In July 2023 the GoI rolled out SNA-SPARSH for “just-in-time” (JIT) release of funds allocated to the states under CSS. In theory,…
Last August 2-3 The picturesque town of Geel in Belgium flooded again with Reggae Lovers from near and far enjoying an array of performances on the main stage of the greatest international acts like Arrested Development, Luciano, Etana, BNXN, Alborosie, Postmen, T.O.K., Blvk H3ro, Jah-Lil, Omar Perry, Julian Marley, Skip Marley, and YG Marley. Hosted by Sheldon Shepherd. In the Bounce Dancehall, the visitors were entertained by various DJs and artists from around the globe like Bobby Konders, Warrior Sound, DJ MJ- Little Links, Skillibeng, D MAsta, Jamie Rodigan, Twinroot, Silly Walks Discotheque, and more!This photo set, shot by photographer…
Day 2 of the mission marked a continuation of the ECOWAS Field Monitoring and Evaluation Mission in The Gambia, with visits to the flood-affected communities of Nyofelleh , Fass Omar Saho, and Munyagen. This mission is designed to rigorously assess the effectiveness of the humanitarian aid provided in response to the 2022 flood disaster and food crises. During the visit, the delegation engaged with local beneficiaries, who conveyed their sincere appreciation for the assistance received from ECOWAS. This support has been instrumental in addressing critical needs, such as securing essential food items and repairing homes damaged by the floods. Beneficiaries…