NEW U.N. GENERAL ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT ELECTED FROM TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

NEW U.N. GENERAL ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT ELECTED FROM TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

Avellon Williams  TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO- Dennis Francis, Trinidad and Tobago’s permanent representative to the UN, has been elected president of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. In a General Assembly plenary session, Francis was elected by acclamation, as his candidacy was uncontested. In September 2023, he will take over from current General Assembly President […]

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 DIVERSITY ADVOCATE CRITICIZED ‘THE LITTLE MERMAID’ FOR ITS “DANGEROUS” REMOVAL OF SLAVERY

DIVERSITY ADVOCATE CRITICIZED ‘THE LITTLE MERMAID’ FOR ITS “DANGEROUS” REMOVAL OF SLAVERY

Avellon Williams  UNITED STATES- An influential media diversity advocate has criticized The Little Mermaid for omitting to acknowledge slavery in the Caribbean. British campaigner Marcus Ryder, who chairs the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, hailed Halle Bailey’s casting but criticised the film’s depiction of racial harmony. Having watched the Disney remake with his six-year-old son, Ryder […]

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 PRIME MINISTER MOTTLEY: TIME FOR AIR BRIDGE BETWEEN BARBADOS TO GHANA

PRIME MINISTER MOTTLEY: TIME FOR AIR BRIDGE BETWEEN BARBADOS TO GHANA

Avellon Williams BARBADOS- In light of the long-standing historical ties and friendship between Barbados and Ghana, the two countries are committed to making the much-talked-about air bridge a reality. At a recent courtesy call with Ghana’s Minister of Tourism, Arts,and Culture, Ibrahim Awal, and other members of his delegation, both sides expressed willingness to pursue the matter. […]

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 NATALIE HOLLOWAY MURDER SUSPECT, “SEVERELY BEATEN” IN PERU PRISON, LAWYER SAYS

NATALIE HOLLOWAY MURDER SUSPECT, “SEVERELY BEATEN” IN PERU PRISON, LAWYER SAYS

Avellon Williams  PERU- Joran Van der Sloot, the suspect in the 2005 disappearance of American Natalee Holloway in the Caribbean Aruba, has been severely beaten in a Peruvian prison, according to his lawyer. “It was a fight between prisoners. I don’t know who assaulted Joran,” Altez said, declining to provide any further details on his client’s condition. Van der Sloot is currently serving a […]

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 WEALTH IN AFRICA

WEALTH IN AFRICA

Avellon Williams  AFRICA- The history of wealth in Africa is incredibly diverse and spans thousands of years. Africa, being the second-largest continent in the world, is home to a rich tapestry of cultures, civilizations, and economic systems. Throughout history, various regions of Africa have witnessed the rise and fall of empires, the development of extensive trade […]

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 WEST AFRICA’S FISHING DEPENDENCE

WEST AFRICA’S FISHING DEPENDENCE

Avellon Williams  WEST AFRICA- According to ScienceDirect, around 6.7 million people in West Africa rely directly on fishing to meet their essential needs and support their way of life. Fishing is not just a means of sustenance for these individuals; it is the very foundation of their livelihoods. The vibrant coastal communities along the shores […]

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 MARCUS GARVEY’S PAN-AFRICAN VISION

MARCUS GARVEY’S PAN-AFRICAN VISION

Avellon Williams KINGSTON, JAMAICA- Marcus Garvey was a prominent figure in the early 20th century who played a significant role in the Pan-African movement. Born on August 17, 1887, in St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica, Garvey grew up in a society marked by racial discrimination and inequality. These early experiences had a profound impact on his worldview […]

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