OMAI PIT DETECTS 1.6 MILLION OUNCES OF GOLD

OMAI PIT DETECTS 1.6 MILLION OUNCES OF GOLD

Avellon Williams  GUYANA- A gold deposit of 1.6 million ounces has been discovered in Omai Gold Mines’ Wenot Pit in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni). According to Omai, this discovery represents a significant milestone for a company that had lost its reputation as South America’s largest gold mine. Elaine Ellingham, Omai’s President, and Chief Executive Officer said in a press release that the mineral found in […]

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 BARBADOS WILL SUPPORT ALL CHILDREN- MINISTER HUMPHREY

BARBADOS WILL SUPPORT ALL CHILDREN- MINISTER HUMPHREY

Avellon Williams  BARBADOS- Children who need assistance, whether they are Barbados residents, Haitians, or of another nationality and have legal or illegal access to the island, will receive support. Kirk Humphrey, Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs gave this assurance at a press briefing to launch Child Month 2022, which runs from May 1 to 31 under the theme: Nurturing […]

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 MALI JUNTA BREAKS DEFENCE ACCORDS WITH FRANCE, EUROPE

MALI JUNTA BREAKS DEFENCE ACCORDS WITH FRANCE, EUROPE

Faith Nyasuguta  Mali’s ruling military government has declared that it is breaking its defence accords with ex-colonial ruler France, decrying “flagrant violations” of its national sovereignty by the French troops based there. The last development is the latest sign of declining relations between Mali and France. According to authorities based in Bamako, they had informed […]

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 CAMEROUN: GUNMEN KIDNAP SENATOR, DEMAND RANSOM

CAMEROUN: GUNMEN KIDNAP SENATOR, DEMAND RANSOM

Ekeomah Atuonwu A senator from President Paul Biya’s ruling party and her driver were kidnapped in Cameroun’s troubled Anglophone northwest on Monday, military and administrative sources said. “Elizabeth Regina Mundi was kidnapped late Saturday morning by terrorists in Bamenda,” the northwest’s capital, according to a senior official with the region’s governor. He claimed that two wings of the separatist Ambazonian Defence Forces (ADF) […]

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 MANCHESTER UNITED WIN FINAL HOME GAME

MANCHESTER UNITED WIN FINAL HOME GAME

Wayne Lumbasi Manchester United eased past Brentford with a comfortable 3-0 victory in their final Premier League home game of the season. United gave their long-suffering supporters something to cheer about and also strengthened their chances of securing a top-six finish, moving six points clear of West Ham in seventh. Bruno Fernandes, Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphael […]

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 FIFA IMPOSES SANCTIONS ON AFRICAN NATIONS

FIFA IMPOSES SANCTIONS ON AFRICAN NATIONS

Wayne Lumbasi World football governing body, FIFA on Monday fined some African Nations for misconduct during the recently concluded World Cup qualifiers.  Nigeria, who were knocked out on away goals, were fined $154,000 and must play one match without supporters after their fans invaded the pitch following their second leg in Abuja against Ghana. Senegal have been fined $180,000 by FIFA […]

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 ETHIOPIA: POLICE AND WORSHIPPERS CLASH DURING EID CELEBRATIONS

ETHIOPIA: POLICE AND WORSHIPPERS CLASH DURING EID CELEBRATIONS

Ekeomah Atuonwu Ethiopian police used tear gas to disperse young worshippers in Addis Ababa during prayers marking the end of Ramadan. The incident occurred outside the international stadium in the city’s heart, where prayers were to be held to commemorate the Eid al-Fitr holiday. Due to the stadium’s capacity, some worshippers began to pray outside, in Meskel Square. According to […]

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