U.S. President Obama on MSNBC's "Meet the Press" that aired on Dec. 30 2012
U.S. President Barack Obama has warned squabbling lawmakers that they must reach a deal on taxes and spending cuts or risk the consequences to the U.S. economy, as the clock ticked down to the drop over the dreaded fiscal cliff, which could see the United States slide back into recession.
The markets appeared Monday to be taking in stride the prospect that U.S. politicians will fail to agree a budget deal in
Monday, December 31, 2012
Venus Williams and Jo Wilfried Tsonga take early leads at Hopman Cup
Venus Williams waits to return serve in her singles match against Chanelle Scheepers of South Africa during day two of the Hopman Cup at Perth Arena on December 30, 2012 in Perth, Australia. PHOTO/Paul Kane/Getty Images
Venus Williams rallied to defeat 60th-ranked Chanelle Scheepers 4-6, 6-2, 6-3.
Williams took some time to settle in against an opponent who rallied well and hit the ball deep. Scheepers broke Williams at love to serve for the first set. But after that, the seven-time
Venus Williams rallied to defeat 60th-ranked Chanelle Scheepers 4-6, 6-2, 6-3.
Williams took some time to settle in against an opponent who rallied well and hit the ball deep. Scheepers broke Williams at love to serve for the first set. But after that, the seven-time
Opportunities abound as Africa based Private Equity funds seek new strategic partners
Africa-based private equity funds will be seeking new strategic partners in 2013 to improve their capacity to finance bigger deals to meet growing demand for funding by expanding enterprises.
Enterprises in Africa will want more funding to increase their production and operation bases to meet consumption demands by a growing middle class.
"Foreign private equity companies are equally interested in partnerships with African funds because of the higher returns being realized on the
Enterprises in Africa will want more funding to increase their production and operation bases to meet consumption demands by a growing middle class.
"Foreign private equity companies are equally interested in partnerships with African funds because of the higher returns being realized on the
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Mo Farah, Britain's Olympic gold medalist detained at U.S. airport on terror suspicion
Britain’s Mo Farah wins gold medal in 5000m and the London Olympic Games. PHOTO/Stu Forster/Getty Images
Britain's Mo Farah - the two-time gold medal winner for Great Britain at this past summer's Olympic games was traveling in Oregon and was detained and questioned by U.S. Customs officials after they noticed his Somali ancestry.
"I couldn’t believe it," Farah said. "Because of my Somali origin, I get detained every time I come through US Customs. This time I even got my medals out
Britain's Mo Farah - the two-time gold medal winner for Great Britain at this past summer's Olympic games was traveling in Oregon and was detained and questioned by U.S. Customs officials after they noticed his Somali ancestry.
"I couldn’t believe it," Farah said. "Because of my Somali origin, I get detained every time I come through US Customs. This time I even got my medals out
Optimistic outlook for Africa growth to continue in the new year and beyond
A Shopper in Kampala, Uganda. PHOTO/Panos /Mikkel Ostergaard
Not too long ago, Africa was derisively referred to as the "dark continent" by many in the developed western economies.
Now, as the developed economies struggle, with Europe facing financial collapse, the United States teetering on the brink of sliding back into recession - Africa continues to experience growth. Africa is host to seven out of the top 10 fastest growing economies over the next five years.
Africa’s "lion
Not too long ago, Africa was derisively referred to as the "dark continent" by many in the developed western economies.
Now, as the developed economies struggle, with Europe facing financial collapse, the United States teetering on the brink of sliding back into recession - Africa continues to experience growth. Africa is host to seven out of the top 10 fastest growing economies over the next five years.
Africa’s "lion
Optimistic outlook for Africa growth to continue in the new year and beyond
A Shopper in Kampala, Uganda. PHOTO/Panos /Mikkel Ostergaard
Not too long ago, Africa was derisively referred to as the "dark continent" by many in the developed western economies.
Now, as the developed economies struggle, with Europe facing financial collapse, the United States teetering on the brink of sliding back into recession - Africa continues to experience growth. Africa is host to seven out of the top 10 fastest growing economies over the next five years.
Africa’s "lion
Not too long ago, Africa was derisively referred to as the "dark continent" by many in the developed western economies.
Now, as the developed economies struggle, with Europe facing financial collapse, the United States teetering on the brink of sliding back into recession - Africa continues to experience growth. Africa is host to seven out of the top 10 fastest growing economies over the next five years.
Africa’s "lion
President Obama warning of 'self-inflicted wound' to U.S. economy
U.S.President Barack Obama
U.S. Senate leaders groped for a last-minute compromise Saturday to avoid middle-class tax increases and possibly prevent deep spending cuts at the dawn of the new year as President Barack Obama warned that failure could mean a "self-inflicted wound to the economy."
Obama chastised lawmakers in his weekly radio and internet address for waiting until the last minute to try and avoid a "fiscal cliff," yet said there was still time for an agreement.
"We cannot
U.S. Senate leaders groped for a last-minute compromise Saturday to avoid middle-class tax increases and possibly prevent deep spending cuts at the dawn of the new year as President Barack Obama warned that failure could mean a "self-inflicted wound to the economy."
Obama chastised lawmakers in his weekly radio and internet address for waiting until the last minute to try and avoid a "fiscal cliff," yet said there was still time for an agreement.
"We cannot
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Challenging year 2012: A year in review in the Caribbean Community
The year 2012 has been a challenging year for the Caribbean Community. Immediate past Premier if the Cayman Islands, McKeeva Bush would have been very familiar with the phrase "annus horribilis" - Latin for horrible year.
Mr. Bush, the 57-year old leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP) became the first head of government in modern Caribbean history to be detained by police on suspicion of theft in connection with financial irregularities relating to the alleged misuse of a
Mr. Bush, the 57-year old leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP) became the first head of government in modern Caribbean history to be detained by police on suspicion of theft in connection with financial irregularities relating to the alleged misuse of a
Friday, December 28, 2012
African company VMK officially launches first African-designed tablet and smartphone
Verone Mankou with his Way-C tablet. PHOTO/AFP/Getty Images
A tablet and smartphone said to be the first designed by an African company have been officially launched.
The products, designed by Congolese entrepreneur Verone Mankou.
The devices built by his company VMK, will run on Google's android operating system and will retail at US$170 for the smartphone and US$300 for the tablet.
"Only Africans can know what Africa needs, Apple is huge in the United States, while Samsung is
A tablet and smartphone said to be the first designed by an African company have been officially launched.
The products, designed by Congolese entrepreneur Verone Mankou.
The devices built by his company VMK, will run on Google's android operating system and will retail at US$170 for the smartphone and US$300 for the tablet.
"Only Africans can know what Africa needs, Apple is huge in the United States, while Samsung is
Latest study underscores the growing clout of African American voters
African American voters. PHOTO/John Gress/Getty Images
African Americans voted at a higher rate this year than other minority groups and for the first time in history may also have voted at a higher rate than white Americans, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of census data, election day exit poll data and vote totals from selected cities and counties.
Unlike other minority groups whose increasing electoral muscle has been driven mainly by population growth, African
African Americans voted at a higher rate this year than other minority groups and for the first time in history may also have voted at a higher rate than white Americans, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of census data, election day exit poll data and vote totals from selected cities and counties.
Unlike other minority groups whose increasing electoral muscle has been driven mainly by population growth, African
Digicel Jamaica sponsors award for online journalism
(Telecompaper) - Digicel Jamaica will be sponsoring a new Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) Special Award for Excellence in Technology reporting with a focus on ICT. The award seeks to encourage increased reporting on ICT to include cloud computing, mobile technology, telecommunications, related innovations and their impact on the Jamaican society.
The best news and feature stories in both print and electronic categories will be selected for this award at end-2013. In addition to cash
The best news and feature stories in both print and electronic categories will be selected for this award at end-2013. In addition to cash
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Obama to meet with top congressional Democrats and Republicans in bid to avert 'fiscal cliff'
U.S. President Barack Obama (r) shakes hands with Speaker of the House John Boehner (l) during a meeting with bipartisan group of congressional leaders in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on November 16, 2012 in Washington, DC. PHOTO/Getty Images/Olivier Douliery
U.S. President Barack Obama has asked congressional leaders to convene Friday at the White House for last-minute talks on a "fiscal cliff" deal that avoids automatic tax increases and broad spending cuts that threaten the
U.S. President Barack Obama has asked congressional leaders to convene Friday at the White House for last-minute talks on a "fiscal cliff" deal that avoids automatic tax increases and broad spending cuts that threaten the
A Special Interview with Coach Akindele Peter of Nigeria
By Chris Reese
Part 1 of the Black Coaches Elite Special
Coach Akindele Peter (in white shirt) with his young charges.
If you ask anyone who the face of basketball is in Africa, I am sure that everyone would say it is Aisha Mohammed. Although I support TITLE IX, Women in Sports and to know that a woman is the LeBron James of an entire continent goes without saying but imagine being the coach: a young man with the highest Basketball IQ on the entire African continent.
Coach
Part 1 of the Black Coaches Elite Special
Coach Akindele Peter (in white shirt) with his young charges.
If you ask anyone who the face of basketball is in Africa, I am sure that everyone would say it is Aisha Mohammed. Although I support TITLE IX, Women in Sports and to know that a woman is the LeBron James of an entire continent goes without saying but imagine being the coach: a young man with the highest Basketball IQ on the entire African continent.
Coach
Kwanzaa celebration planned December 28 in Rock Island
Press Release
Ebony Expressions and the Martin Luther King Jr. Center host a Kwanzaa Celebration, 6:30, Friday, December 28th at the Martin Luther King Center, 630 9th Street, Rock Island. All are urged to bring canned food items to donate to local shelter or pantry. A Kwanzaa meal/feast will follow the program.
Kwanzaa, is an African-American celebration of cultural reaffirmation. Not a religious holiday, Kwanzaa which means "first fruits of the harvest celebrated from December 26th
Ebony Expressions and the Martin Luther King Jr. Center host a Kwanzaa Celebration, 6:30, Friday, December 28th at the Martin Luther King Center, 630 9th Street, Rock Island. All are urged to bring canned food items to donate to local shelter or pantry. A Kwanzaa meal/feast will follow the program.
Kwanzaa, is an African-American celebration of cultural reaffirmation. Not a religious holiday, Kwanzaa which means "first fruits of the harvest celebrated from December 26th
iROKOtv, Africa's largest online movie platform celebrates first anniversary
iROKOtv, Africa's largest online platform for streaming movies celebrated its first anniversary last week.
iROKOtv has invested in building the world's largest library of Nollywood movies over the past year, owning licences to more than 5,000 titles. Lovers of all things Nollywood can watch movies, for free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The company under the stewardship of Jason Njoku - founder and CEO, has experienced rapid growth, with over 800,000 registered users in just
iROKOtv has invested in building the world's largest library of Nollywood movies over the past year, owning licences to more than 5,000 titles. Lovers of all things Nollywood can watch movies, for free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The company under the stewardship of Jason Njoku - founder and CEO, has experienced rapid growth, with over 800,000 registered users in just
Jamaica on track to eliminating mother to child HIV transmission by 2015
Jamaica says it intends to eliminate mother to child transmission of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and syphilis in Jamaica by 2015.
The government of Jamaica has since launched the National Paediatric AIDS Elimination Initiative that Health Minister Dr. Fenton Ferguson says will seek to ensure that the rate of mother to child transmission of HIV is equal to, or less than, two percent (0.3 cases per 1000 live births); and the incidence of congenital syphilis equal to, or less
The government of Jamaica has since launched the National Paediatric AIDS Elimination Initiative that Health Minister Dr. Fenton Ferguson says will seek to ensure that the rate of mother to child transmission of HIV is equal to, or less than, two percent (0.3 cases per 1000 live births); and the incidence of congenital syphilis equal to, or less
Obama's top environmental watchdog, EPA boss Lisa Jackson, resigns
Lisa Jackson
The Obama administration's chief environmental watchdog, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson, is stepping down after a nearly four-year tenure marked by high-profile brawls over global warming pollution, the Keystone XL oil pipeline, new controls on coal-fired plants and several other hot-button issues that affect the nation's economy and people's health.
Jackson, the agency's first African American administrator, constantly found herself
The Obama administration's chief environmental watchdog, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson, is stepping down after a nearly four-year tenure marked by high-profile brawls over global warming pollution, the Keystone XL oil pipeline, new controls on coal-fired plants and several other hot-button issues that affect the nation's economy and people's health.
Jackson, the agency's first African American administrator, constantly found herself
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Bermuda: Craig Cannonier and his Cabinet sworn in
Newly sworn in Premier of Bermuda Craig Cannonier. PHOTO/Royal Gazette
Bermuda has sworn in the cabinet of the new One Bermuda Alliance government following last week's election victory.
The new cabinet headed by Premier Craig Cannonier consists of 11 men and 2 women.
The One Bermuda Alliance, led by Cannonier, won 19 of 36 seats in Bermuda’s House of Assembly, with a total of 15,949 votes.
During the swearing-in, Mr. Cannonier said his government would use the its term for two
Bermuda has sworn in the cabinet of the new One Bermuda Alliance government following last week's election victory.
The new cabinet headed by Premier Craig Cannonier consists of 11 men and 2 women.
The One Bermuda Alliance, led by Cannonier, won 19 of 36 seats in Bermuda’s House of Assembly, with a total of 15,949 votes.
During the swearing-in, Mr. Cannonier said his government would use the its term for two
South Africa: Nelson Mandela released from hospital
Former South African President Nelson Mandela. PHOTO/PETER DEJONG /AP
Former South African President Nelson Mandela was released Wednesday from the hospital after being treated for a lung infection and having gallstones removed, a government spokesman said. But the 94-year-old anti-apartheid icon will continue to receive medical care at home.
Mandela had been in the hospital since December 8. In recent days, officials have said he was improving and in good spirits, but doctors have
Former South African President Nelson Mandela was released Wednesday from the hospital after being treated for a lung infection and having gallstones removed, a government spokesman said. But the 94-year-old anti-apartheid icon will continue to receive medical care at home.
Mandela had been in the hospital since December 8. In recent days, officials have said he was improving and in good spirits, but doctors have
A Misguided Public Policy
By Christmas Eve of 2012, it was apparent that on top of a general paucity that comes with being one of the world's poorest countries, Ugandans were not going to receive the 'Christmas Gift' their own Speaker of Parliament promised them. In perhaps what some may consider a logical political calculus, Speaker Rebecca Kadaga - Uganda's first female one - gave in to the people's demands, tethered herself to the infamous 'Kill the Gays Bill' and promised to deliver to her country a law that would
A Misguided Public Policy
By Christmas Eve of 2012, it was apparent that on top of a general paucity that comes with being one of the world's poorest countries, Ugandans were not going to receive the 'Christmas Gift' their own Speaker of Parliament promised them. In perhaps what some may consider a logical political calculus, Speaker Rebecca Kadaga - Uganda's first female one - gave in to the people's demands, tethered herself to the infamous 'Kill the Gays Bill' and promised to deliver to her country a law that would
Monday, December 24, 2012
Ujamaa Deals makes it easy to click and support African-American businesses
There has been much publicity this shopping season about supporting African-American-owned stores and businesses in the United States. It was made a little easier for shoppers with the Around the Way app that locates black-owned businesses in your area, but here’s a site you might want to keep in mind for the final hours of your gift hunt –Ujamaa Deals.
(More: Eric Hamilton: An entrepreneur partners to create iPhone App that supports black-owned businesses)
Ujamaa Market is the
(More: Eric Hamilton: An entrepreneur partners to create iPhone App that supports black-owned businesses)
Ujamaa Market is the
Jamaica rolls out a national health card for all citizens in January 2013
(Jamaica Gleaner) - Jamaica will be rolling out the National Health Card before January 31 next year.
The country's Health Minister, Dr Fenton Ferguson, said there were a few glitches in meeting the November target date to start using the National Health Card. According to Dr Ferguson, the Cabinet Office has asked for additional information from the Ministry of Finance and the Attorney General’s Department.
He said the National Health Card is a well-needed initiative, which will
The country's Health Minister, Dr Fenton Ferguson, said there were a few glitches in meeting the November target date to start using the National Health Card. According to Dr Ferguson, the Cabinet Office has asked for additional information from the Ministry of Finance and the Attorney General’s Department.
He said the National Health Card is a well-needed initiative, which will
The Habari Networks' 10 most influential people of 2012
The following is a compilation of individuals who we feel have made tremendous contributions to world, and have impacted the lives of people globally descent during the course of 2012.
These individuals are titans and have excelled in politics, diplomacy, business and sports. We will be watching them in the next year.
1). Barack Obama
Nationality: American
Occupation: President of The United States
President Barack Obama tops our list of the most influential people of
These individuals are titans and have excelled in politics, diplomacy, business and sports. We will be watching them in the next year.
1). Barack Obama
Nationality: American
Occupation: President of The United States
President Barack Obama tops our list of the most influential people of
Sunday, December 23, 2012
CARICOM launches new regional health research agency - to be based in Trinidad & Tobago
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) says it has merged five different health research agencies into a single office that has already attracted nearly US$10 million in donations.
CARICOM spokeswoman Myrna Bernard says the Caribbean Public Health Agency will be based in Trinidad & Tobago and will commence operations next year. She said Thursday that the agency has received US$5 million from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, US$2 million from the European Union and US$2.5
CARICOM spokeswoman Myrna Bernard says the Caribbean Public Health Agency will be based in Trinidad & Tobago and will commence operations next year. She said Thursday that the agency has received US$5 million from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, US$2 million from the European Union and US$2.5
South Africa: Mandela will spend Christmas in hospital
Former South African President Nelson Mandela. PHOTO/PETER DEJONG /AP
Former South African leader Nelson Mandela will probably spend Christmas Day in a hospital because his doctors want to be satisfied his health has improved satisfactorily before sending him home, a South African media outlet reported Sunday.
Presidential spokesman Mac Maharaj said the physicians caring for Mandela had given no indication of an "imminent discharge" from a hospital in Pretoria, the capital, according to
Former South African leader Nelson Mandela will probably spend Christmas Day in a hospital because his doctors want to be satisfied his health has improved satisfactorily before sending him home, a South African media outlet reported Sunday.
Presidential spokesman Mac Maharaj said the physicians caring for Mandela had given no indication of an "imminent discharge" from a hospital in Pretoria, the capital, according to
Friday, December 21, 2012
Haiti: Gold and copper mining permits
A drill worker listens for the bit, hundreds of feet underground, during exploratory drilling for minerals and metals Haiti. PHOTO/Dieu Nalio Chery/AP
Haiti announced Friday that it has awarded permits for the first time in the country's recent history to allow two companies to openly mine for gold and copper.
The country's mining director, Ludner Remarais, said he issued a gold and copper exploitation permit to SOMINE, which is jointly owned by Canadian company Majescor and Haitian
Haiti announced Friday that it has awarded permits for the first time in the country's recent history to allow two companies to openly mine for gold and copper.
The country's mining director, Ludner Remarais, said he issued a gold and copper exploitation permit to SOMINE, which is jointly owned by Canadian company Majescor and Haitian
Obama nominates John Kerry as secretary of state
US President Barack Obama (l) congratulates Senator John Kerry after nominating him as Secretary of State. PHOTO/Mandel Ngan/AFP
US President Barack Obama on Friday nominated Senator John Kerry as his new secretary of state, as he began to reshape his national security team for a second term clouded by increased global turmoil.
Kerry, 69, a decorated Vietnam War veteran, defeated former presidential candidate and foreign policy sage, will succeed Hillary Clinton, who is stepping down
US President Barack Obama on Friday nominated Senator John Kerry as his new secretary of state, as he began to reshape his national security team for a second term clouded by increased global turmoil.
Kerry, 69, a decorated Vietnam War veteran, defeated former presidential candidate and foreign policy sage, will succeed Hillary Clinton, who is stepping down
Economic boom in Africa increases continent's ambitions in Space race
A view of Auckland, New Zealand from Nigeria's satellite - the NigeriaSat-X
Economic Boom Fuels Ghana's, Nigeria's, Kenya's —and Continent's—dream of building telescopes and satellites to study Outer Space
As Africa continues to experience economic growth and as space exploration becomes less expensive, African countries are increasing becoming more ambitious about entering the space race.
At present, the west African country of Nigeria has three satellites in space; earlier this
Economic Boom Fuels Ghana's, Nigeria's, Kenya's —and Continent's—dream of building telescopes and satellites to study Outer Space
As Africa continues to experience economic growth and as space exploration becomes less expensive, African countries are increasing becoming more ambitious about entering the space race.
At present, the west African country of Nigeria has three satellites in space; earlier this
Moody's Investors Services downgrades Barbados credit rating
Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart
Moody's Investors Services has downgraded Barbados’ credit rating to Ba1 from Baa3 citing the country's lukewarm economy and rising government debt levels.
Standard and Poor’s lowered Barbados’ rating to junk in July to BB+.
The economy of Barbados grew by 0.6 percent in 2011 and 0.2 through September of this year, well below expectations, according to the New York-based ratings firm. The United Nations Economic Commission for Latin
Moody's Investors Services has downgraded Barbados’ credit rating to Ba1 from Baa3 citing the country's lukewarm economy and rising government debt levels.
Standard and Poor’s lowered Barbados’ rating to junk in July to BB+.
The economy of Barbados grew by 0.6 percent in 2011 and 0.2 through September of this year, well below expectations, according to the New York-based ratings firm. The United Nations Economic Commission for Latin
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Cory Booker will not run for NJ governor, to run for senate seat in 2014
Newark Mayor Cory Booker. PHOTO/File
Newark Mayor Cory Booker, New Jersey’s highest-profile Democrat, has ruled out a bid for governor next year and is eyeing a run for U.S. Senate in 2014.
The decision, announced Thursday on Twitter, means Booker has decided against a possible campaign against Republican Gov. Chris Christie. But depending on how things play out, he could find himself in a Democratic primary race against Sen. Frank Lautenberg, who is 88 and declined to talk Thursday
Newark Mayor Cory Booker, New Jersey’s highest-profile Democrat, has ruled out a bid for governor next year and is eyeing a run for U.S. Senate in 2014.
The decision, announced Thursday on Twitter, means Booker has decided against a possible campaign against Republican Gov. Chris Christie. But depending on how things play out, he could find himself in a Democratic primary race against Sen. Frank Lautenberg, who is 88 and declined to talk Thursday
Mali: U.N. OKs military intervention by African Union to eject al-Qaeda from the north
The U.N. Security Council on Thursday authorized military action to wrest northern Mali from the control of al-Qaeda-linked extremists but demanded progress first on political reconciliation, elections and training African troops and police.
A resolution adopted unanimously by the U.N.'s most powerful body stressed that there must be a two-track plan, political and military, to reunify the country, which has been in turmoil since a coup in March.
The Security Council authorized an
A resolution adopted unanimously by the U.N.'s most powerful body stressed that there must be a two-track plan, political and military, to reunify the country, which has been in turmoil since a coup in March.
The Security Council authorized an
"Fiscal Cliff": What Obama and Boehner stand for
U.S. President Barack Obama (r) shakes hands with Speaker of the House John Boehner (l) during a meeting with bipartisan group of congressional leaders in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on November 16, 2012 in Washington, DC. PHOTO/Getty Images/Olivier Douliery
In their "fiscal cliff" standoff, President Barack Obama wants to raise taxes by about US$20 billion a year more than House Speaker John Boehner. The president wants the government to spend about that much more yearly than
In their "fiscal cliff" standoff, President Barack Obama wants to raise taxes by about US$20 billion a year more than House Speaker John Boehner. The president wants the government to spend about that much more yearly than
Jamaica: Scrap metal trade to resume in early 2013
The scrap metal trade which was suspended in Jamaica eighteen months ago is now scheduled to resume early in the New Year.
Industry Minister, Anthony Hylton who made the announcement on Wednesday said the trade will re-start in the third week of January under far more stringent measures aimed at curbing widespread theft which led to the ban last year.
Under the new regime, exporters, individuals and companies will now be required to post a J$7-million (US$ 76,000) bond, a portion of
Industry Minister, Anthony Hylton who made the announcement on Wednesday said the trade will re-start in the third week of January under far more stringent measures aimed at curbing widespread theft which led to the ban last year.
Under the new regime, exporters, individuals and companies will now be required to post a J$7-million (US$ 76,000) bond, a portion of
South Africa: ANC administration will not nationalize private businesses
South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) political party says that nationalization of private businesses is "off the table."
Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba made the announcement Thursday at the party's conference, being held in the city known as Bloemfontein.
Addressing a news conference televised live, Gigaba said: "There shouldn't be from here, forthwith, any expectation that the ANC will move out of here and start deciding who and where we are going to
Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba made the announcement Thursday at the party's conference, being held in the city known as Bloemfontein.
Addressing a news conference televised live, Gigaba said: "There shouldn't be from here, forthwith, any expectation that the ANC will move out of here and start deciding who and where we are going to
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
iROKING and Eskimi partner to make African music Open to mobile users
iROKING, which is said to be Africa’s number one music site is partnering with Eskimi - one of Africa's leading mobile social networks to bring music of African top recording artists directly to users’ cell phones.
The new site, music.eskimi.com, is for the exclusive use of Eskimi’s millions of users, of which, more than 5 million are in Nigeria.
Registered Eskimi users can download tracks from iROKING’s catalogue of 35,000+ tracks from over 400 of West Africa’s top
The new site, music.eskimi.com, is for the exclusive use of Eskimi’s millions of users, of which, more than 5 million are in Nigeria.
Registered Eskimi users can download tracks from iROKING’s catalogue of 35,000+ tracks from over 400 of West Africa’s top
Julianna O’Connor-Connolly becomes Premier of the Cayman Islands
New Cayman Islands Premier.,Julianna O’Connor-Connolly
(Reuters) - Julianna O’Connor-Connolly who was Deputy Premier has succeeded McKeeva Bush as the Premier of the Cayman Islands.
Bush was ousted in a no-confidence vote of the legislature on Tuesday, a week after his arrest on suspicion of corruption.
The Cayman Islands are a major financial center, offshore home to more than half of the world’s hedge funds, and a leading global tax haven.
The governor, Duncan Taylor
(Reuters) - Julianna O’Connor-Connolly who was Deputy Premier has succeeded McKeeva Bush as the Premier of the Cayman Islands.
Bush was ousted in a no-confidence vote of the legislature on Tuesday, a week after his arrest on suspicion of corruption.
The Cayman Islands are a major financial center, offshore home to more than half of the world’s hedge funds, and a leading global tax haven.
The governor, Duncan Taylor
BET founder Robert Johnson proposes plan to reduce racial disparity in hiring
Robert Johnson
Business man and entrepreneur, Robert Johnson, renewed his call for President Obama to address the gaping employment gap that has long separated black and white workers.
Mr. Johnson, the billionaire chairman of the RLJ Companies and founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET), said the disparity could be narrowed if Obama encouraged U.S. corporations to voluntarily embrace a plan to interview at least two qualified minority candidates for every job at the vice
Business man and entrepreneur, Robert Johnson, renewed his call for President Obama to address the gaping employment gap that has long separated black and white workers.
Mr. Johnson, the billionaire chairman of the RLJ Companies and founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET), said the disparity could be narrowed if Obama encouraged U.S. corporations to voluntarily embrace a plan to interview at least two qualified minority candidates for every job at the vice
Tony Elumelu named African Business Leader of the Year 2012 by Corporate Council on Africa
Tony Elumelu
Nigerian Tony Elumelu has been named by the Corporate Council on Africa as African Business Leader of the Year.
Elumelu was honored at the Corporate Council on Africa's inaugural event as one of the most successful entrepreneurs, with a track record of value creation across key sectors that are transforming the African private sector. His commitment to a new model of African philanthropy was also recognized.
Elumelu, is fond of saying, “Nobody is going to develop
Nigerian Tony Elumelu has been named by the Corporate Council on Africa as African Business Leader of the Year.
Elumelu was honored at the Corporate Council on Africa's inaugural event as one of the most successful entrepreneurs, with a track record of value creation across key sectors that are transforming the African private sector. His commitment to a new model of African philanthropy was also recognized.
Elumelu, is fond of saying, “Nobody is going to develop
South Africa:Anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela spends 12th day in hospital
Former South African President Nelson Mandela. PHOTO/PETER DEJONG /AP
Anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela is spending a twelfth day in a South African hospital after being diagnosed with a lung infection and undergoing gallstone surgery.
South Africa's government has said the 94-year-old Mandela was admitted December 8 to a hospital in the country's capital, Pretoria. Officials said Mandela underwent an endoscopic surgery to remove gallstones Saturday after doctors treated him for a
Anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela is spending a twelfth day in a South African hospital after being diagnosed with a lung infection and undergoing gallstone surgery.
South Africa's government has said the 94-year-old Mandela was admitted December 8 to a hospital in the country's capital, Pretoria. Officials said Mandela underwent an endoscopic surgery to remove gallstones Saturday after doctors treated him for a
Obama expected to launch gun task force
U.S. President Barack Obama. PHOTO/Reuters
President Barack Obama is launching an administration-wide effort to curb gun violence, underscoring the growing political consensus over tightening gun restrictions following the horrific massacre at a Connecticut elementary school.
Obama is tasking Vice President Joe Biden, a longtime gun control advocate, with spearheading the effort. In remarks from the White House on Wednesday, Obama will outline a process for pursuing policy changes
President Barack Obama is launching an administration-wide effort to curb gun violence, underscoring the growing political consensus over tightening gun restrictions following the horrific massacre at a Connecticut elementary school.
Obama is tasking Vice President Joe Biden, a longtime gun control advocate, with spearheading the effort. In remarks from the White House on Wednesday, Obama will outline a process for pursuing policy changes
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Latest Update - Cayman Islands Premier Bush removed from office in no-confidence motion
The embattled Premier of the Cayman Islands – McKeeva Bush was removed from office in a no-confidence vote by lawmakers in the Cayman Islands House of Assembly on Tuesday afternoon.
The legislators voted 11-3 in favor of a “no confidence” motion against the ruling government.
Bush abstained from voting on the motion.
This will be the first time since 2001, that the legislature has effectively removed a sitting head of the government.
It is not quite clear whether the country
The legislators voted 11-3 in favor of a “no confidence” motion against the ruling government.
Bush abstained from voting on the motion.
This will be the first time since 2001, that the legislature has effectively removed a sitting head of the government.
It is not quite clear whether the country
Cayman Islands: Legislators planning no confidence motion in Premier McKeeva Bush
Cayman Islands Premier., McKeeva Bush. PHOTO/File
Legislators in the Cayman Islands will be meeting in a special session that might remove embattled premier McKeeva Bush from office.
Education Minister Rolston Anglin says that 11 ruling party and opposition legislators have called on the Speaker of the House to summon a meeting Tuesday to debate a no confidence motion against Premier McKeeva Bush.
The legislators driving the no-confidence debate include Deputy Premier Juliana
Legislators in the Cayman Islands will be meeting in a special session that might remove embattled premier McKeeva Bush from office.
Education Minister Rolston Anglin says that 11 ruling party and opposition legislators have called on the Speaker of the House to summon a meeting Tuesday to debate a no confidence motion against Premier McKeeva Bush.
The legislators driving the no-confidence debate include Deputy Premier Juliana
Obama expected to target gun control during his second term
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at an interfaith vigil for the shooting victims from Sandy Hook Elementary School on Sunday Dec. 16 2012 at Newtown High School in Newtown, Connecticut. PHOTO/Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images
AP - Prominent gun-rights advocates in Congress are now calling for a national discussion about restrictions to curb gun violence, signalling that the horrific shooting at a Connecticut elementary school could be a tipping point in a debate that has been dormant
AP - Prominent gun-rights advocates in Congress are now calling for a national discussion about restrictions to curb gun violence, signalling that the horrific shooting at a Connecticut elementary school could be a tipping point in a debate that has been dormant
South Africa's Jacob Zuma re-elected leader of the ANC
South African President Jacob Zuma. PHOTO/File
AP - South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to keep President Jacob Zuma as the head of the nation's dominant political force, more than likely guaranteeing the politician another five years as the country's president.
Zuma trounced Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe, his only challenger who ran a largely muted and reluctant campaign, getting 2,983 votes to Motlanthe's 991. A smiling Zuma came
AP - South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to keep President Jacob Zuma as the head of the nation's dominant political force, more than likely guaranteeing the politician another five years as the country's president.
Zuma trounced Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe, his only challenger who ran a largely muted and reluctant campaign, getting 2,983 votes to Motlanthe's 991. A smiling Zuma came
Bermuda: Craig Cannonier is new Premier as his OBA party defeats the ruling PLP party
Incoming Premier of Bermuda Craig Cannonier. PHOTO/Royal Gazette
Voters have ousted the political party that has ruled the wealthy island-nation of Bermuda for 16 years, according to preliminary general election results early Tuesday.
Bermuda Premier Paula Cox’s Progressive Labor Party (PLP) was defeated by the One Bermuda Alliance (OBA) of Craig Cannonier, which was founded following the 2007 elections and will govern the island for the first time.
Cox also lost her seat in the
Voters have ousted the political party that has ruled the wealthy island-nation of Bermuda for 16 years, according to preliminary general election results early Tuesday.
Bermuda Premier Paula Cox’s Progressive Labor Party (PLP) was defeated by the One Bermuda Alliance (OBA) of Craig Cannonier, which was founded following the 2007 elections and will govern the island for the first time.
Cox also lost her seat in the
Monday, December 17, 2012
At Last - Respite for Black Children
According to the New York Times, each morning at about 5:30 a.m., Chicago's mayor, Rahm Emmanuel, receives an email from the Chicago Police Department listing crimes committed the previous night. The man who served as first chief of staff to the nation's first black president has to grapple with the fact that by the end of 2012, his [and the president's] home town will be tainted with the mostly black blood of over 450 people - souls that are dead due to gun related violence.
But perhaps
But perhaps
Tim Scott to replace Jim DeMint in Senate - Gov. Nikki Haley
Rep. Tim Scott. PHOTO/Sandra Ecklund/WCIV
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has named Rep. Tim Scott to replace Sen. Jim DeMint, who announced this month that he is retiring in January to head the Heritage Foundation, a right leaning think tank.
"This man loves South Carolina," Haley said during a press conference at the state capitol. "It was with that that I knew that he was the right person. I have no doubt that he will fly through 2014."
Both Scott and DeMint appeared with Haley at
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has named Rep. Tim Scott to replace Sen. Jim DeMint, who announced this month that he is retiring in January to head the Heritage Foundation, a right leaning think tank.
"This man loves South Carolina," Haley said during a press conference at the state capitol. "It was with that that I knew that he was the right person. I have no doubt that he will fly through 2014."
Both Scott and DeMint appeared with Haley at
Zambia's Christopher Katongo named BBC African soccer player of the year
Zambia's captain Christopher Katongo with the trophy celebrates after winning the 2012 African Cup of Nations. PHOTO/File
Christopher Katongo has won the 2012 BBC African Footballer (soccer player) of the Year award.
The 30-year-old Zambia captain beat off competition from Demba Ba, Didier Drogba, Younes Belhanda and Yaya Toure to become the first winner from southern Africa in the history of the award.
Katongo told BBC Sport: "This is a fantastic moment for me. I thank the people
Christopher Katongo has won the 2012 BBC African Footballer (soccer player) of the Year award.
The 30-year-old Zambia captain beat off competition from Demba Ba, Didier Drogba, Younes Belhanda and Yaya Toure to become the first winner from southern Africa in the history of the award.
Katongo told BBC Sport: "This is a fantastic moment for me. I thank the people
St Lucia experiences 81.6% growth in foreign direct investment - the biggest in the Caribbean
Net foreign direct investment (FDI) in St Lucia has risen by 81.6 percent this year compared to 2011, the largest increase in the Caribbean this year, according to estimates from the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Net foreign direct investment is defined as direct investment in a country’s economy after deduction of outward direct investment by residents of that country. It includes the reinvestment of profits.
Net foreign direct investment
Net foreign direct investment is defined as direct investment in a country’s economy after deduction of outward direct investment by residents of that country. It includes the reinvestment of profits.
Net foreign direct investment
South Africa police foil right-wing terror plot
Police in South Africa say they have foiled a plot by white extremists to suspected of having weapons and planning attacks on undisclosed targets, a spokesman said Monday.
After a nearly two-year investigation, police arrested four men, “believed to be right-wing extremists, suspected of acts of terrorism,” according to police spokesman Brigadier Billy Jones.
During a raid, police said they uncovered evidence supporting the investigation on their premises.
Mr Jones told
After a nearly two-year investigation, police arrested four men, “believed to be right-wing extremists, suspected of acts of terrorism,” according to police spokesman Brigadier Billy Jones.
During a raid, police said they uncovered evidence supporting the investigation on their premises.
Mr Jones told
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Obama offers 'love, prayers of nation' to Newtown
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at an interfaith vigil for the shooting victims from Sandy Hook Elementary School on Sunday Dec. 16 2012 at Newtown High School in Newtown, Connecticut. PHOTO/Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images
He spoke for a nation in sorrow, but the slaughter of all those little boys and girls left President Barack Obama, like so many others, reaching for words. Alone on a spare stage after the worst single day of his presidency, the Commander in Chief was a parent in
He spoke for a nation in sorrow, but the slaughter of all those little boys and girls left President Barack Obama, like so many others, reaching for words. Alone on a spare stage after the worst single day of his presidency, the Commander in Chief was a parent in
Private sector increasing driving change in Africa
There are brilliant business leaders in Africa not only who are among the most successful entrepreneurs in the world, but who are giving to others as they build their own empires. The change taking place in Africa may not be so easily seen in political systems, but is being driven in many ways by the private sector of Africa, an increasingly powerful force for change.
"We in America still have a long way to go in understanding and certainly acknowledging the changes underway in Africa
"We in America still have a long way to go in understanding and certainly acknowledging the changes underway in Africa
Obama arrives in Connecticut - to speak at an interfaith vigil
U.S. President Obama emotional as he talks about the Connecticut school shooting. PHOTO/Carolyn Kaster/AP
Air Force One touched down at Bradley Airport in Windsor Locks around 4 p.m. Sunday as President Barack Obama arrived in Connecticut two days after the shooting massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Mr. Obama will attend an interfaith memorial service in Newtown and meet with victims' families and first responders.
The vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST at Newtown High
Air Force One touched down at Bradley Airport in Windsor Locks around 4 p.m. Sunday as President Barack Obama arrived in Connecticut two days after the shooting massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Mr. Obama will attend an interfaith memorial service in Newtown and meet with victims' families and first responders.
The vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST at Newtown High
Bermuda elects new govt on Monday - polls suggest that Premier Cox facing defeat
Bermuda Premier Paula Cox (l) and Opposition leader Craig Cannonier. PHOTO/File
Bermuda elects a new government this week on Monday. The lastest opinion poll suggest that the incumbent Premier Paula Cox could be heading for a crushing defeat.
According to the poll published in the daily newspaper - the Royal Gazette- the One Bermuda Alliance (OBA) holds a double-digit lead over the ruling Progressive Labor Party (PLP).
The faltering economy will certainly be on the minds of most
Bermuda elects a new government this week on Monday. The lastest opinion poll suggest that the incumbent Premier Paula Cox could be heading for a crushing defeat.
According to the poll published in the daily newspaper - the Royal Gazette- the One Bermuda Alliance (OBA) holds a double-digit lead over the ruling Progressive Labor Party (PLP).
The faltering economy will certainly be on the minds of most
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Nigeria: State governor Patrick Yakowa killed in helicopter crash
A navy helicopter crashed Saturday in Nigeria’s oil-rich southern delta, killing a state governor and five other people, in the latest air disaster to hit Africa’s most populous nation, officials said.
Nigeria’s presidency said in a statement that the governor of the central Nigerian state of Kaduna, Patrick Yakowa (pictured), died in the helicopter crash in Bayelsa state in the Niger Delta.
The former national security adviser, General Andrew Azazi, also died in the crash,
Nigeria’s presidency said in a statement that the governor of the central Nigerian state of Kaduna, Patrick Yakowa (pictured), died in the helicopter crash in Bayelsa state in the Niger Delta.
The former national security adviser, General Andrew Azazi, also died in the crash,
Haiti project to post highest growth in the Caribbean in 2013
Haiti is projected to lead the Caribbean in gross domestic growth (GDP) growth in 2013, according to a new report from the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).
Haiti had been projected to lead the region in GDP growth in 2012, with growth of more than 6 percent, but its estimated growth for 2012 was lowered by ECLAC. That followed a similar downward projection by the International Monetary Fund, which cited a series of damaging storms as a major
Haiti had been projected to lead the region in GDP growth in 2012, with growth of more than 6 percent, but its estimated growth for 2012 was lowered by ECLAC. That followed a similar downward projection by the International Monetary Fund, which cited a series of damaging storms as a major
South Africa:Anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela has gallstones removed - recovering
Former South African President Nelson Mandela. PHOTO/PETER DEJONG /AP
Nelson Mandela, the 94-year-old former South African president and Nobel Peace laureate hospitalized with a lung infection, has successfully undergone a procedure to have gallstones removed, the government said on Saturday.
"The former president underwent a procedure via endoscopy to have gallstones removed. The procedure was successful and Madiba is recovering," an official revealed in a statement, using Mandela's
Nelson Mandela, the 94-year-old former South African president and Nobel Peace laureate hospitalized with a lung infection, has successfully undergone a procedure to have gallstones removed, the government said on Saturday.
"The former president underwent a procedure via endoscopy to have gallstones removed. The procedure was successful and Madiba is recovering," an official revealed in a statement, using Mandela's
Friday, December 14, 2012
Moody's downgrades The Bahamas credit rating to BAA1
(Reuters) - Moody's Investors Service on Friday downgraded its sovereign credit rating for the Bahamas by one notch to BAA1, leaving the Caribbean nation in the lower end of investment grade, citing limited economic growth prospects.
The credit outlook remains negative, Moody's said in a statement.
"The economy contracted at an average rate of 0.8 percent annually between 2007 and 2011 and Moody's expect the post-crisis recovery to remain fragile," the firm said.
"Tourism, offshore
The credit outlook remains negative, Moody's said in a statement.
"The economy contracted at an average rate of 0.8 percent annually between 2007 and 2011 and Moody's expect the post-crisis recovery to remain fragile," the firm said.
"Tourism, offshore
An emotional President Obama calls for 'meaningful action' after school shooting
U.S. President Obama emotional as he talks about the Connecticut school shooting. PHOTO/Carolyn Kaster/AP
A tearful President Barack Obama said Friday he grieved about the massacre at a Connecticut elementary school as a father first, declaring "our hearts are broken today. He promised action to prevent such tragedies again but did not say what that would be.
The scene in the White House briefing room was one of the most outwardly emotional moments of Obama's presidency.
"The
A tearful President Barack Obama said Friday he grieved about the massacre at a Connecticut elementary school as a father first, declaring "our hearts are broken today. He promised action to prevent such tragedies again but did not say what that would be.
The scene in the White House briefing room was one of the most outwardly emotional moments of Obama's presidency.
"The
South Africa: Anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela remains hospitalized as questions grow
Former South African President Nelson Mandela. PHOTO/PETER DEJONG /AP
As the 94-year-old patriarch of South Africa’s democracy entered his seventh day of hospitalization Friday for a recurring lung infection, confusion grew as the government appeared to contradict itself over where he is receiving treated.
Journalists on Friday saw a convoy of presidential security cars and an ambulance pass through South Africa’s capital, Pretoria, but the government refused to confirm that Mandela
As the 94-year-old patriarch of South Africa’s democracy entered his seventh day of hospitalization Friday for a recurring lung infection, confusion grew as the government appeared to contradict itself over where he is receiving treated.
Journalists on Friday saw a convoy of presidential security cars and an ambulance pass through South Africa’s capital, Pretoria, but the government refused to confirm that Mandela
Mozambique to use gas revenues to industrialize and social development
(Reuters) - Mozambique plans to take advantage of massive gas reserves to develop domestic industries as well as export liquefied natural gas, boosting government revenue by US$6 - US$8 billion a year, the latest draft of its master plan showed.
Some 150 trillion cubic feet of gas have been found off its shores so far, and the government and companies scouting wells have estimated there may be potential to double that estimate.
Oil majors including Italy's Eni and the U.S.'s Anadarko
Some 150 trillion cubic feet of gas have been found off its shores so far, and the government and companies scouting wells have estimated there may be potential to double that estimate.
Oil majors including Italy's Eni and the U.S.'s Anadarko
CARICOM nations seeking economic advantages in sustainable energy
Wigton wind farm in Manchester, Jamaica. PHOTO/Jamaica Gleaner
With the exception of oil rich Trinidad & Tobago, most, if not all, other Caribbean island-nations are extremely vulnerable when it comes to the high costs of imported fuels that are easily disrupted by natural disasters and other phenomena.
Barbados, for example, spent an amount equal to six percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) on oil imports in 2011. This amount has had a direct negative impact on direct production
With the exception of oil rich Trinidad & Tobago, most, if not all, other Caribbean island-nations are extremely vulnerable when it comes to the high costs of imported fuels that are easily disrupted by natural disasters and other phenomena.
Barbados, for example, spent an amount equal to six percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) on oil imports in 2011. This amount has had a direct negative impact on direct production
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Trinidad & Tobago's Republic Bank expanding into Africa - acquires stake in a Ghanaian bank
Trinidad & Tobagos' Republic Bank has confirmed that it has acquired an 8.9 percent stake in HFC Bank in Ghana.
According to the Republic bank's CEO, Mr. David Dulal-Whiteway, this equity acquisition is part of the bank's strategy to expand into regions outside of its traditional Caribbean markets.
In a statement, Dulal-Whiteway said the investment in HFC will open up for Republic Bank’s local business clients, new opportunities to do business on the African continent. "Africa, and
According to the Republic bank's CEO, Mr. David Dulal-Whiteway, this equity acquisition is part of the bank's strategy to expand into regions outside of its traditional Caribbean markets.
In a statement, Dulal-Whiteway said the investment in HFC will open up for Republic Bank’s local business clients, new opportunities to do business on the African continent. "Africa, and
Susan Rice pulls out from Secretary of State consideration
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations., Susan Rice. PHOTO/File
Susan Rice has withdrawn her name from consideration to be the next secretary of state after the embattled U.N. ambassador ran into a standoff with Republicans over an attack on Americans in Libya.
President Barack Obama, in a statement, said he accepted Ms. Rice's decision to remove her name from consideration. Obama decried what he called "unfair and misleading attacks" on Rice in recent weeks.
An official familiar with
Susan Rice has withdrawn her name from consideration to be the next secretary of state after the embattled U.N. ambassador ran into a standoff with Republicans over an attack on Americans in Libya.
President Barack Obama, in a statement, said he accepted Ms. Rice's decision to remove her name from consideration. Obama decried what he called "unfair and misleading attacks" on Rice in recent weeks.
An official familiar with
Susan Rice pulls out from Secretary of State consideration
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations., Susan Rice. PHOTO/File
Susan Rice has withdrawn her name from consideration to be the next secretary of state after the embattled U.N. ambassador ran into a standoff with Republicans over an attack on Americans in Libya.
President Barack Obama, in a statement, said he accepted Ms. Rice's decision to remove her name from consideration. Obama decried what he called "unfair and misleading attacks" on Rice in recent weeks.
An official familiar with
Susan Rice has withdrawn her name from consideration to be the next secretary of state after the embattled U.N. ambassador ran into a standoff with Republicans over an attack on Americans in Libya.
President Barack Obama, in a statement, said he accepted Ms. Rice's decision to remove her name from consideration. Obama decried what he called "unfair and misleading attacks" on Rice in recent weeks.
An official familiar with
Ugandan students build Maternity App - Winsenga, will reduce maternal mortality. Awarded $50,000 by Microsoft
Ugandan App developers (left to right): Joshua Okello, Josiah Kavuma, Aaron Tushabe and Joseph Kaizzi. PHOTO/Aaron Tushabe
Three Ugandan university students have won a US$50,000 grant from Microsoft for designing an ultra sound application (app).
The students - Joshua Okello, Josiah Kavuma and Aaron Tushabe designed and built the Winsenga app. The Winsenga app can be used to perform ultrasounds on pregnant women and detect problems such as ectopic pregnancies, or abnormal fetal heart
Three Ugandan university students have won a US$50,000 grant from Microsoft for designing an ultra sound application (app).
The students - Joshua Okello, Josiah Kavuma and Aaron Tushabe designed and built the Winsenga app. The Winsenga app can be used to perform ultrasounds on pregnant women and detect problems such as ectopic pregnancies, or abnormal fetal heart
Cory Booker points to policy differences with Christie increasing speculation about his political intentions
Newark Mayor Cory Booker and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. PHOTO/ABC News
Newark mayor Cory Booker sat down with The Daily Show on Wednesday night and potentially shed more light on his next political move.
Speaking with host Jon Stewart, mayor Booker talked about his personal and professional relationship with New Jersey’s Gov. Chris Christie.
“He (Gov. Christie) is a good conservationist, he’s a friend of mine, but there are definite policy differences that could provide a
Newark mayor Cory Booker sat down with The Daily Show on Wednesday night and potentially shed more light on his next political move.
Speaking with host Jon Stewart, mayor Booker talked about his personal and professional relationship with New Jersey’s Gov. Chris Christie.
“He (Gov. Christie) is a good conservationist, he’s a friend of mine, but there are definite policy differences that could provide a
Cayman Islands Premier Bush says he will not resign
Cayman Islands Premier., McKeeva Bush. PHOTO/File
The Premier of the Cayman Islands says he has done nothing wrong and will not be stepping down.
Premier McKeeva Bush made the brief statement Thursday, two days after he was arrested by the British territory's police on suspicion of corruption.
Bush has been granted bail until early February as police investigate allegations that he misused his government credit card and abused his office by importing explosive devices without valid
The Premier of the Cayman Islands says he has done nothing wrong and will not be stepping down.
Premier McKeeva Bush made the brief statement Thursday, two days after he was arrested by the British territory's police on suspicion of corruption.
Bush has been granted bail until early February as police investigate allegations that he misused his government credit card and abused his office by importing explosive devices without valid
South Africa: Kgalema Motlanthe will challenge incumbent Jacob Zuma for leadership of the ANC
South African President Jacob Zuma (l) and his deputy Kgalema Motlanthe. PHOTO/File
AP - South Africa's Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe will compete next week against President Jacob Zuma to lead the country's ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC).
Mr. Motlanthe accepted nominations from several provinces and the party's youth league to enter the race to be the ANC's next president, his spokesman Thabo Masebe told The Associated Press Thursday.
The announcement ends
AP - South Africa's Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe will compete next week against President Jacob Zuma to lead the country's ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC).
Mr. Motlanthe accepted nominations from several provinces and the party's youth league to enter the race to be the ANC's next president, his spokesman Thabo Masebe told The Associated Press Thursday.
The announcement ends
Poll: 65% of Americans back Obama position on 'fiscal cliff'
U.S. President Barack Obama (r) shakes hands with Speaker of the House John Boehner (l) during a meeting with bipartisan group of congressional leaders in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on November 16, 2012 in Washington, DC. PHOTO/Getty Images/Olivier Douliery
President Barack Obama appears to be winning the battle for public opinion as the US draws nearer to the "fiscal cliff", with two-thirds of Americans saying he has a mandate to raise taxes on the wealthy.
With less than
President Barack Obama appears to be winning the battle for public opinion as the US draws nearer to the "fiscal cliff", with two-thirds of Americans saying he has a mandate to raise taxes on the wealthy.
With less than
Mali: Diango Cissoko named new Prime Minister named in the wake of abrupt resignation of former PM Diarra
The interim president of Mali has named a replacement prime minister following the abrupt forced resignation of Cheikh Modibo Diarra.
The political crisis has deepened concerns about stability in Mali, at a time when the international community is considering backing a military intervention, including Malian soldiers, to regain the country’s north from the hands of radical Islamists.
The president of neighboring Burkina Faso, Blaise Compaore, who has served as a mediator, said
The political crisis has deepened concerns about stability in Mali, at a time when the international community is considering backing a military intervention, including Malian soldiers, to regain the country’s north from the hands of radical Islamists.
The president of neighboring Burkina Faso, Blaise Compaore, who has served as a mediator, said
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
African stock exchanges exhibit rapid growth
Traders on the floor of the Nigerian Stock exchange. PHOTO/File
Stock markets in Africa have been making steady progress recently over the past decade despite the storms of the global financial crisis. In August, the South African stock exchange reached an all-time high due to record levels of investor optimism. Resource-based companies performed especially well, as did gold and platinum mines.
Other African countries have also been experiencing very positive growth when it comes to
Stock markets in Africa have been making steady progress recently over the past decade despite the storms of the global financial crisis. In August, the South African stock exchange reached an all-time high due to record levels of investor optimism. Resource-based companies performed especially well, as did gold and platinum mines.
Other African countries have also been experiencing very positive growth when it comes to
Nominees for Jamaica's Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year 2012 named
Usain Bolt and Veronica Campbell-Brown after they were named Jamaica's sportsman and sportswoman of the Year 2011. PHOTO/Winston Sill
The nominees for the Jamaica's sportsman and sportswoman of the year have been announced.
The nominees for sportsman of the year are: athletes Nickel Ashmeade, Yohan Blake, Usain Bolt, Hansle Parchment and Warren Weir, along with cricketers Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels.
The nominees for sportswoman of the year are: Alcia Ashley (boxing), Alia
The nominees for the Jamaica's sportsman and sportswoman of the year have been announced.
The nominees for sportsman of the year are: athletes Nickel Ashmeade, Yohan Blake, Usain Bolt, Hansle Parchment and Warren Weir, along with cricketers Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels.
The nominees for sportswoman of the year are: Alcia Ashley (boxing), Alia
Profile: Dr. Corey Hebert, CEO and co-founder Black Health TV
Dr. Corey Hebert, CEO and co-founder Black Health TV
Dr. Corey Hebert, the award-winning medical journalist and frequent contributor to the Dr. Oz. Show, is the co-founder and CEO of Black Health TV.
Black Health TV a groundbreaking, online video and social media website focused on the often ignored health issues of African-American consumers and physicians.
Black Health TV is the first health media company to explore and work with new technologies in order to connect with
Dr. Corey Hebert, the award-winning medical journalist and frequent contributor to the Dr. Oz. Show, is the co-founder and CEO of Black Health TV.
Black Health TV a groundbreaking, online video and social media website focused on the often ignored health issues of African-American consumers and physicians.
Black Health TV is the first health media company to explore and work with new technologies in order to connect with
Serena Williams named womens ITF World Champion
Serena Williams at US Open. PHOTO/AFP
Serena Williams has been named womens ITF (International Tennis Federation) World Champion for a third time.
The 31-year-old Williams was unstoppable in the second half of 2012, winning Wimbledon, singles and doubles gold at the Olympics and the U.S. Open.
"It means a lot to be named ITF World Champion for the third time. It has been such an amazing experience this year to win the Olympics and two Grand Slam tournaments, and I look forward to
Serena Williams has been named womens ITF (International Tennis Federation) World Champion for a third time.
The 31-year-old Williams was unstoppable in the second half of 2012, winning Wimbledon, singles and doubles gold at the Olympics and the U.S. Open.
"It means a lot to be named ITF World Champion for the third time. It has been such an amazing experience this year to win the Olympics and two Grand Slam tournaments, and I look forward to
7% of African web traffic to Wikipedia contributed by Kenya
Kenyans have contributed 7 percent of total African traffic to the online encyclopaedia - Wikipedia in October 2012.
According to data available from the firm, Kenya had 12.6 million page views to Wikipedia in October. More than 40 percent of the access to the site were from mobile phones.
"This means, on average, Kenya is twice as mobile-centric as the rest of Africa. It also means that Kenya is one of the top five most mobile-centric countries of Wikipedia’s major readership
According to data available from the firm, Kenya had 12.6 million page views to Wikipedia in October. More than 40 percent of the access to the site were from mobile phones.
"This means, on average, Kenya is twice as mobile-centric as the rest of Africa. It also means that Kenya is one of the top five most mobile-centric countries of Wikipedia’s major readership
Caribbean at risk of deadly Tsunamis
Geologists in the United States have warned that deadly tsunamis threaten the Caribbean and are an overlooked hazard in the region.
Scientists attending the annual meeting of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) here noted that the Caribbean's beautiful tropical islands and coral reefs are strung along the junction of several major and minor tectonic plates.
They said many of the islands sit above a subduction zone, where two plates meet and one “slides protestingly under the other,
Scientists attending the annual meeting of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) here noted that the Caribbean's beautiful tropical islands and coral reefs are strung along the junction of several major and minor tectonic plates.
They said many of the islands sit above a subduction zone, where two plates meet and one “slides protestingly under the other,
Cayman Islands: Premier McKeeva Bush released on bail, calls intensify for his resignation
Cayman Islands Premier., McKeeva Bush. PHOTO/File
Premier Mckeeva Bush was released on overnight police bail on Tuesday night more than 12 hours after he was arrested at his home on suspicion of theft, in connection with financial irregularities relating to the alleged misuse of a government credit card.
Police said that Bush 57, who came to power in 2009, will return to the police station for further questioning on Wednesday.
In the meantime, citizens of the Cayman Islands have
Premier Mckeeva Bush was released on overnight police bail on Tuesday night more than 12 hours after he was arrested at his home on suspicion of theft, in connection with financial irregularities relating to the alleged misuse of a government credit card.
Police said that Bush 57, who came to power in 2009, will return to the police station for further questioning on Wednesday.
In the meantime, citizens of the Cayman Islands have
Sandi Jackson, wife of Jesse Jackson Jr., will not run for his Congress seat
Screen grab of Sandi and husband, former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr/abc7
AP - The wife of Jesse Jackson Jr. said Tuesday that she's not interested in running for the U.S. House seat her husband held for nearly 17 years, ending talk that she was eyeing the Chicago-area district.
"No. I am not a candidate for Congress," Chicago Alderman Sandi Jackson told reporters. "I intend to remain an alderman."
Jesse Jackson Jr. resigned last month citing his health and acknowledging that he's
AP - The wife of Jesse Jackson Jr. said Tuesday that she's not interested in running for the U.S. House seat her husband held for nearly 17 years, ending talk that she was eyeing the Chicago-area district.
"No. I am not a candidate for Congress," Chicago Alderman Sandi Jackson told reporters. "I intend to remain an alderman."
Jesse Jackson Jr. resigned last month citing his health and acknowledging that he's
South Africa:Mandela hospital stay extends in 5th day - making progress
Former South African President Nelson Mandela. PHOTO/PETER DEJONG /AP
South Africa's former President Nelson Mandela "has made progress" in getting better after contracting a lung infection, officials said Wednesday.
A short statement issued by current President Jacob Zuma's office announced Mandela's status, as the 94-year-old leader's stay in a military hospital near South Africa's capital, Pretoria, stretched into a fifth day Wednesday.
"Doctors attending to former President
South Africa's former President Nelson Mandela "has made progress" in getting better after contracting a lung infection, officials said Wednesday.
A short statement issued by current President Jacob Zuma's office announced Mandela's status, as the 94-year-old leader's stay in a military hospital near South Africa's capital, Pretoria, stretched into a fifth day Wednesday.
"Doctors attending to former President
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
U.N. Secy-Gen Ban Ki-moon launches bid to stamp out cholera in Haiti
(Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon launched a US$2.2 billion initiative on Tuesday to stamp out cholera over the next decade in impoverished Haiti, where an epidemic has killed thousands of people and been blamed on U.N. peacekeepers.
Cholera - an infection causing severe diarrhea that can lead to dehydration and death - has killed some 7,750 Haitians and sickened almost 620,000 since October 2010. It occurs in places with poor sanitation and can be treated with clean
Cholera - an infection causing severe diarrhea that can lead to dehydration and death - has killed some 7,750 Haitians and sickened almost 620,000 since October 2010. It occurs in places with poor sanitation and can be treated with clean
NAACP aggressively pursuing US education reform
The NAACP is going on the offensive on education, deploying volunteers across the country in its biggest push for a public education overhaul since the nation's classrooms were ordered desegregated in 1954.
The volunteers, who have been trained for the past two years, will lobby at the state and county levels for four educational priorities:
• Extended school hours and years in school
• Improved teacher training
• Improved preschool programs
• Better targeting of spending
The volunteers, who have been trained for the past two years, will lobby at the state and county levels for four educational priorities:
• Extended school hours and years in school
• Improved teacher training
• Improved preschool programs
• Better targeting of spending
What is behind IBM's pro-Africa focus? - IBM ramping up investment on the continent
What is behind IBM's pro-Africa focus?
Africa is a key part of IBM's geo-expansion strategy. Africa, China, India and Brazil are all fast-growing economies and, as such, are part of IBM's global geo-expansion drive. The world's emerging markets have tremendous growth opportunities, thanks to the transformative powers of extant technologies.
IBM has, in recent times, made substantial investments in Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana and Kenya. IBM recently established its first research
Africa is a key part of IBM's geo-expansion strategy. Africa, China, India and Brazil are all fast-growing economies and, as such, are part of IBM's global geo-expansion drive. The world's emerging markets have tremendous growth opportunities, thanks to the transformative powers of extant technologies.
IBM has, in recent times, made substantial investments in Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana and Kenya. IBM recently established its first research
St. Kitts & Nevis: Prime Minister Douglas announces postponement of national budget
St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas has announced a postponement of the national budget after two members of Cabinet failed to attend meetings at which the fiscal package had been discussed.
Douglas made the announcement when he addressed the nation last night (Dec. 10).
"The Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget had long been scheduled for tomorrow December 11, 2012. Indeed, this morning, Cabinet met in order to affirm and solidify our support, as a Cabinet,
Douglas made the announcement when he addressed the nation last night (Dec. 10).
"The Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget had long been scheduled for tomorrow December 11, 2012. Indeed, this morning, Cabinet met in order to affirm and solidify our support, as a Cabinet,
Cayman Islands: Premier McKeeva Bush arrested on financial impropriety charge
Cayman Islands Premier., McKeeva Bush. PHOTO/File
Cayman Islands Premier McKeeva Bush, 57, has been arrested and is in police custody in connection with a number of ongoing police investigations.
The arrest has thrown the Cayman Islands into a political crisis
Mr. Bush was arrested at his home at around 7. 00 a,m (local time) on suspicion of theft, in connection with financial irregularities relating to the alleged misuse of a government credit card.
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Cayman Islands Premier McKeeva Bush, 57, has been arrested and is in police custody in connection with a number of ongoing police investigations.
The arrest has thrown the Cayman Islands into a political crisis
Mr. Bush was arrested at his home at around 7. 00 a,m (local time) on suspicion of theft, in connection with financial irregularities relating to the alleged misuse of a government credit card.
(More details to
Black-oriented Bounce TV partnering with Univision for expansion
Bounce TV, considered as America’s first broadcast TV network designed for African-American audiences, has inked a deal with Univision Communications Inc. Univision Television Group will carry Bounce TV as a multicast channel of their stations in San Francisco, Boston, Miami, Denver, Sacramento, Raleigh and Tampa.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Officials do not yet have a launch date but said they are aiming for sometime in January. Details of the broadcast scheduling
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Officials do not yet have a launch date but said they are aiming for sometime in January. Details of the broadcast scheduling
Mali: Prime Minister Cheikh Modibo Diarra resigns
Immediate Past Mali Prime Minister Cheikh Modibo Diarra
The prime minister of Mali Cheikh Modibo Diarra has resigned.
Diarra, went on TV at 4 a.m. to announce his resignation.
"Our country is living through a period of crisis. Men and women who are worried about the future of our nation are hoping for peace," he said. "It's for this reason that I, Cheikh Modibo Diarra, am resigning along with my entire government on this day, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012. I apologize before the entire
The prime minister of Mali Cheikh Modibo Diarra has resigned.
Diarra, went on TV at 4 a.m. to announce his resignation.
"Our country is living through a period of crisis. Men and women who are worried about the future of our nation are hoping for peace," he said. "It's for this reason that I, Cheikh Modibo Diarra, am resigning along with my entire government on this day, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012. I apologize before the entire
Monday, December 10, 2012
H. James Williams named Fisk University President
Fisk University has selected a college administrator from Michigan to be its next president.
H. James Williams (pictured), is the incumbent Dean of the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan, and the founder of a consulting practice.
Williams' administrative assistant told The Associated Press last week that he had been selected. Fisk University officials declined to comment.
Fisk President Hazel O'Leary, who was energy secretary in the
H. James Williams (pictured), is the incumbent Dean of the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan, and the founder of a consulting practice.
Williams' administrative assistant told The Associated Press last week that he had been selected. Fisk University officials declined to comment.
Fisk President Hazel O'Leary, who was energy secretary in the
Marlon Samuels lifts West Indies to victory over Bangladesh in Twenty20 win
Marlon Samuels of the West Indies in action against Bangaladesh. PHOTO/Dinuka Liyanawatte/Reuters
Explosive batting from Marlon Samuels lifted the World Twenty20 champions West Indies to an 18-run win over Bangladesh in a high-scoring match at Shere Bangla stadium on Monday.
Samuels hit a 43-ball 85 not out to steer the champions (West Indies) to 197-4 in their 20 overs. While there was some blistering hitting from the home team's openers, they only managed to reach 179-1 in
Explosive batting from Marlon Samuels lifted the World Twenty20 champions West Indies to an 18-run win over Bangladesh in a high-scoring match at Shere Bangla stadium on Monday.
Samuels hit a 43-ball 85 not out to steer the champions (West Indies) to 197-4 in their 20 overs. While there was some blistering hitting from the home team's openers, they only managed to reach 179-1 in
Kenya: All mobile users to be assigned IP addresses in bid to curb growing cyber crime
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Mobile operators have been ordered to allocate unique numbers, Internet protocol (IP) addresses, to all phones using their network to curb spread of abusive, inciting, fraudulent messages and the growing menace of cyber crime.
This will go hand in hand with the ongoing registration of SIM Cards whose deadline is set at end of this month.
The identification efforts are being intensified to avoid any violence incidences carried through mobile and internet tools in
Mobile operators have been ordered to allocate unique numbers, Internet protocol (IP) addresses, to all phones using their network to curb spread of abusive, inciting, fraudulent messages and the growing menace of cyber crime.
This will go hand in hand with the ongoing registration of SIM Cards whose deadline is set at end of this month.
The identification efforts are being intensified to avoid any violence incidences carried through mobile and internet tools in
Obama, Boehner meet privately to discuss 'fiscal cliff'
U.S. President Barack Obama (r) shakes hands with Speaker of the House John Boehner (l) during a meeting with bipartisan group of congressional leaders in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on November 16, 2012 in Washington, DC. PHOTO/Getty Images/Olivier Douliery
President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner met at the White House to discuss the “fiscal cliff,” while rank-and-file Republicans stepped forward with what they called pragmatic ideas to break the
President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner met at the White House to discuss the “fiscal cliff,” while rank-and-file Republicans stepped forward with what they called pragmatic ideas to break the
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Ghana election: Mahama Re-elected President
Ghana President John Dramani Mahama. PHOTO/Issouf Sanogo/AFP
AP - President John Dramani Mahama on Sunday was declared the winner of Ghana's presidential election, despite widespread technical glitches with the machines used to identify voters and protests by the country's opposition which claims the vote was rigged.
Opposition leader Nana Akufo-Addo, who lost the 2008 election by less than 1 percent, came in second with 5.2 million votes, or 47.7 percent, Afari-Gyan said. Voter turnout
AP - President John Dramani Mahama on Sunday was declared the winner of Ghana's presidential election, despite widespread technical glitches with the machines used to identify voters and protests by the country's opposition which claims the vote was rigged.
Opposition leader Nana Akufo-Addo, who lost the 2008 election by less than 1 percent, came in second with 5.2 million votes, or 47.7 percent, Afari-Gyan said. Voter turnout
Cory Booker to reveal intentions on gubernatorial bid in the next 2 weeks
Newark Mayor Cory Booker. PHOTO/File
Democratic Mayor Cory Booker of Newark, New Jersey, a prominent figure in his party, said Sunday that he'll decide within two weeks whether to challenge Republican Govenor Chris Christie next year.
Booker, who leads the state's largest city, also told CBS' "Face the Nation" that he's thinking about running for the U.S. Senate.
He said he has to decide on a gubernatorial bid in the next couple of weeks out of respect for his party and other
Democratic Mayor Cory Booker of Newark, New Jersey, a prominent figure in his party, said Sunday that he'll decide within two weeks whether to challenge Republican Govenor Chris Christie next year.
Booker, who leads the state's largest city, also told CBS' "Face the Nation" that he's thinking about running for the U.S. Senate.
He said he has to decide on a gubernatorial bid in the next couple of weeks out of respect for his party and other
Education in Africa going digital
Elementary school children in Ethiopia with their inexpensive OPLC laptops. PHOTO/Petterik Wiggers/PANOS
Schools in Africa are going digital—with encouraging results.
Teaching at the Amaf school in Nairobi, Kenya used to be conducted with a blackboard and a handful of tattered textbooks. Now children in groups of five take turns to swipe the touch screen of the devices, which are loaded with a multimedia version of Kenya’s syllabus.
The tablets the school are an exception; they
Schools in Africa are going digital—with encouraging results.
Teaching at the Amaf school in Nairobi, Kenya used to be conducted with a blackboard and a handful of tattered textbooks. Now children in groups of five take turns to swipe the touch screen of the devices, which are loaded with a multimedia version of Kenya’s syllabus.
The tablets the school are an exception; they
Antigua & Barbuda seeking retaliatory sanctions against the United States
The tiny Caribbean nation of Antigua & Barbuda intends to pursue retaliatory sanctions against U.S. commercial services and intellectual property as part of its David vs. Goliath trade battle with the United States, the islands' finance minister announced Sunday.
The Finance Minister of Antigua & Barbuda, Harold Lovell told The Associated Press that the tiny country of less than 90,000 people has tried unsuccessfully for years to negotiate a "fair settlement" with the United States. It
The Finance Minister of Antigua & Barbuda, Harold Lovell told The Associated Press that the tiny country of less than 90,000 people has tried unsuccessfully for years to negotiate a "fair settlement" with the United States. It
Charniele Herring selected as new Chairwoman of Virginia Democratic Party
Charniele Herring. PHOTO/James Cullum
(AP) - A House of Delegate member from northern Virginia has been selected as the new chairwoman of the state Democratic Party and the first African-American to lead the party.
Charniele Herring was unanimously elected Saturday in Williamsburg by the state party's ruling central committee.
The three-term delegate from Alexandria succeeds Brian Moran.
Moran announced he wouldn't seek another term after his party won presidential and senatorial
(AP) - A House of Delegate member from northern Virginia has been selected as the new chairwoman of the state Democratic Party and the first African-American to lead the party.
Charniele Herring was unanimously elected Saturday in Williamsburg by the state party's ruling central committee.
The three-term delegate from Alexandria succeeds Brian Moran.
Moran announced he wouldn't seek another term after his party won presidential and senatorial
St. Lucia best in Caribbean for ease of business - aims to be in top 10 globally
The government in St. Lucia government has set a four year target for the island-nation to be amongst the world’s top 10 nations for doing business under the World Bank’s "Ease of Doing Business" index.
Emma Hippolyte the Commerce, Business Development, Investment and Consumer Affairs Minister, revealed that Kenny Anthony administration is moving forward with a number of reforms and policies which will include the establishment of a commercial court, an investment roadmap project,
Emma Hippolyte the Commerce, Business Development, Investment and Consumer Affairs Minister, revealed that Kenny Anthony administration is moving forward with a number of reforms and policies which will include the establishment of a commercial court, an investment roadmap project,
St. Lucia best in Caribbean for ease of business - aims to be in top 10 globally
The government in St. Lucia government has set a four year target for the island-nation to be amongst the world’s top 10 nations for doing business under the World Bank’s "Ease of Doing Business" index.
Emma Hippolyte the Commerce, Business Development, Investment and Consumer Affairs Minister, revealed that Kenny Anthony administration is moving forward with a number of reforms and policies which will include the establishment of a commercial court, an investment roadmap project,
Emma Hippolyte the Commerce, Business Development, Investment and Consumer Affairs Minister, revealed that Kenny Anthony administration is moving forward with a number of reforms and policies which will include the establishment of a commercial court, an investment roadmap project,
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Egypt: President Mursi repeals decree that led to unrest
Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi. PHOTO/File
Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi has backed down in a dire political crisis marked by weeks of street protests, after the powerful army gave an ultimatum to him and the opposition to sit down for talks.
The Islamist leader annulled a controversial decree issued last month that put all his decisions beyond judicial review - a decision denounced as a dictatorial "power grab" by the opposition.
"The constitutional decree is annulled from this
Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi has backed down in a dire political crisis marked by weeks of street protests, after the powerful army gave an ultimatum to him and the opposition to sit down for talks.
The Islamist leader annulled a controversial decree issued last month that put all his decisions beyond judicial review - a decision denounced as a dictatorial "power grab" by the opposition.
"The constitutional decree is annulled from this
Jamaica: Finally Bible translated into Patois
When English teacher Faith Linton first proposed translating the Bible into Jamaica's patois tongue in the late 1950s, most people who heard the idea shook their heads.
Some on the deeply Christian island believed it was sacrilegious. Others opposed it because the unique mixture of English and West African languages was widely disdained by the elites as a coarse linguistic stepchild to English, which is the only official language in this former British colony.
"There was shock at the
Some on the deeply Christian island believed it was sacrilegious. Others opposed it because the unique mixture of English and West African languages was widely disdained by the elites as a coarse linguistic stepchild to English, which is the only official language in this former British colony.
"There was shock at the
South Africa: Anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela admitted to hospital
Former South African President Nelson Mandela. PHOTO/PETER DEJONG /AP
South Africa's former President Nelson Mandela was admitted to a military hospital Saturday for medical tests, though the nation's president told the public there was "no cause for alarm" over the 94-year-old icon's health.
The statement issued by President Jacob Zuma's spokesman said that Mandela was doing well and was receiving medical care "which is consistent for his age." The statement offered no other
South Africa's former President Nelson Mandela was admitted to a military hospital Saturday for medical tests, though the nation's president told the public there was "no cause for alarm" over the 94-year-old icon's health.
The statement issued by President Jacob Zuma's spokesman said that Mandela was doing well and was receiving medical care "which is consistent for his age." The statement offered no other
Ghana presidential vote extended for second day after technical glitches
(Reuters) - Ghana extended voting in its presidential election into a second day, officials said on Friday, after a rash of technical problems prevented thousands of people in the West African state from casting their ballots on time.
The decision was broadly accepted by political parties and voters, who hoped the poll would entrench Ghana's reputation as a bulwark of democracy and progress.
"People who lined up to vote today but were unable to do so will be able to cast their
The decision was broadly accepted by political parties and voters, who hoped the poll would entrench Ghana's reputation as a bulwark of democracy and progress.
"People who lined up to vote today but were unable to do so will be able to cast their
Friday, December 7, 2012
Obama approval rises postelection - AP-Gfk Poll
U.S. President Barack Obama. PHOTO/File
A month after the bitterly fought election, President Barack Obama has his highest approval ratings since the killing of Osama bin Laden, according to an Associated Press-GfK poll, and more Americans say the nation is heading in the right direction now than at any time since the start of his first term.
Obama's approval rating stands at 57 percent, the highest since May 2011, when U.S. Navy SEALs killed the terror leader, and up 5 percentage
A month after the bitterly fought election, President Barack Obama has his highest approval ratings since the killing of Osama bin Laden, according to an Associated Press-GfK poll, and more Americans say the nation is heading in the right direction now than at any time since the start of his first term.
Obama's approval rating stands at 57 percent, the highest since May 2011, when U.S. Navy SEALs killed the terror leader, and up 5 percentage
South Africa bidding to become call center capital of the world
India may be the world leader in call centers but in South Africa the government is hoping to grow its own industry, so the person calling you in the future could be a South African.
Amazon and Aegis are among the internationally renowned companies using South African call centers. British company Coracall has also opened a call center in South Africa. The company's CEO, Philip Lightfoot, says he looked at other international call center destinations, including India and the Philippines,
Amazon and Aegis are among the internationally renowned companies using South African call centers. British company Coracall has also opened a call center in South Africa. The company's CEO, Philip Lightfoot, says he looked at other international call center destinations, including India and the Philippines,
Nyota Media - African Innovation Communication Agency launched
(NYOTA MEDIA) – the world’s first communication and PR agency for innovative African entrepreneurs, start-ups, and international companies that use technology to improve the lives of Africans, has launched today.
Based in London with its office in Nairobi opening in the new year, NYOTA MEDIA will focus on marketing, media, and brand development for African innovation companies.
On a daily basis, media headlines report on how mobile apps are used to improve and progress the life of
Based in London with its office in Nairobi opening in the new year, NYOTA MEDIA will focus on marketing, media, and brand development for African innovation companies.
On a daily basis, media headlines report on how mobile apps are used to improve and progress the life of
Rep. Tim Scott is front runner to replace Jim DeMint in Senate
Rep. Tim Scott. PHOTO/Sandra Ecklund/WCIV
The surprising resignation of Sen. Jim DeMint of South Carolina, one of President Obama’s sharpest critics even among Republicans, creates an intriguing possibility: House Republican Tim Scott being appointed to replace him and becoming the only black member of the Senate and first Republican since the 1970s.
CNN is reporting that Scott is DeMint’s top choice as a replacement, although Scott is also rumored to want to run for governor in
The surprising resignation of Sen. Jim DeMint of South Carolina, one of President Obama’s sharpest critics even among Republicans, creates an intriguing possibility: House Republican Tim Scott being appointed to replace him and becoming the only black member of the Senate and first Republican since the 1970s.
CNN is reporting that Scott is DeMint’s top choice as a replacement, although Scott is also rumored to want to run for governor in
St. Kitts and Nevis: Prime Minister Denzil Douglas facing no confidence motion
Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis., Denzil Douglas
Members of the federal opposition on Wednesday, December 5 filed in the national parliament a motion of no confidence in the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas.
Opposition leader Mark Brantley said he submitted the motion to Speaker of the House of Assembly Curtis Martin, asking him to “table this motion for debate at the earliest possible opportunity and as a matter of urgency”.
"Our nation
Members of the federal opposition on Wednesday, December 5 filed in the national parliament a motion of no confidence in the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas.
Opposition leader Mark Brantley said he submitted the motion to Speaker of the House of Assembly Curtis Martin, asking him to “table this motion for debate at the earliest possible opportunity and as a matter of urgency”.
"Our nation
Election day in Ghana: Incumbent John Mahama faces Nana Akufo-Addo
Ghana President John Mahama (l) and Challenger Nana Akufo-Addo. PHOTO/File
AP - Voters in Ghana lined up as early as 2 a.m. on Friday to select their next president and parliament in a ballot that is expected to mark the sixth transparent election in this West African nation.
Ghana, a nation with a population of 25 million, was once a troubled nation that suffered five coups and decades of stagnation, before turning a corner in the 1990s. It is now a pacesetter for the continent's
AP - Voters in Ghana lined up as early as 2 a.m. on Friday to select their next president and parliament in a ballot that is expected to mark the sixth transparent election in this West African nation.
Ghana, a nation with a population of 25 million, was once a troubled nation that suffered five coups and decades of stagnation, before turning a corner in the 1990s. It is now a pacesetter for the continent's
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Growth of Nollywood boosts Nigeria's tourism sector
Filming staff on set during a movie shoot in Nigeria. PHOTO/File
Nigeria's Nollywood s the second largest film industry globally in terms of the number of films released - after India's Bollywood.
Nollywood eclipses Hollywood in terms of volume - with over 2000 movie releases annually.
Nollywood movies are popular in many African countries including Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Kenya, Uganda, Sierra Leone, and South Africa. In these African countries,
Nigeria's Nollywood s the second largest film industry globally in terms of the number of films released - after India's Bollywood.
Nollywood eclipses Hollywood in terms of volume - with over 2000 movie releases annually.
Nollywood movies are popular in many African countries including Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Kenya, Uganda, Sierra Leone, and South Africa. In these African countries,
Antigua: Lester Bird steps down as opposition leader
Immediate past Antigua opposition leader and former Prime Minister Lester Bird
Less than two weeks after he was defeated for the top post in the main opposition Antigua Labor Party (ALP), Lester Bird has stepped down officially as Opposition Leader in parliament.
In a letter sent to Governor General Dame Louise Lake-Take, Bird wrote that he wished to “demit office as Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, effective immediately”.
Bird, 74, a former prime minister, told the head
Less than two weeks after he was defeated for the top post in the main opposition Antigua Labor Party (ALP), Lester Bird has stepped down officially as Opposition Leader in parliament.
In a letter sent to Governor General Dame Louise Lake-Take, Bird wrote that he wished to “demit office as Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, effective immediately”.
Bird, 74, a former prime minister, told the head
NAACP volunteers to lobby for education overhaul
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) says it is mobilizing volunteers to lobby at the state and local levels for its biggest push to overhaul public education since the 1954 Supreme Court decision that integrated the nation's classrooms.
The historic civil rights organization unveiled a plan Thursday for salvaging U.S. public education. It advocates having children spend more hours and days in school, extending the number of years devoted to school,
The historic civil rights organization unveiled a plan Thursday for salvaging U.S. public education. It advocates having children spend more hours and days in school, extending the number of years devoted to school,
Obama not budging on taxes in fiscal cliff negotiations with GOP
Speaker John Boehner and U.S. President Barack Obama. PHOTO/Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images
President Barack Obama and Republicans crept closer to negotiations on avoiding a recession-threatening package of automatic tax increases and spending cuts, but the White House reaffirmed it would not budge on demands for higher taxes on the wealthy.
With a new AP-GFK poll showing clear support for Obama's position and dwindling backing for cutting government services to curb the climbing U.S. budget
President Barack Obama and Republicans crept closer to negotiations on avoiding a recession-threatening package of automatic tax increases and spending cuts, but the White House reaffirmed it would not budge on demands for higher taxes on the wealthy.
With a new AP-GFK poll showing clear support for Obama's position and dwindling backing for cutting government services to curb the climbing U.S. budget
Fortune Favors the Informed - the African Paradox
(PRNewswire) - Africa is unquestionably a continent of opportunity - its sheer size, rapid economic growth, expanding middle class and steadily improving governance indicators provide ample justification for optimism.
However, looking at the investment landscape, it is clear many investors have yet to subscribe to this 'golden age' notion. While the performance of the Dow Jones Africa Titans Index has recently surpassed similar BRICS and Global indices, private equity fundraising and FDI
However, looking at the investment landscape, it is clear many investors have yet to subscribe to this 'golden age' notion. While the performance of the Dow Jones Africa Titans Index has recently surpassed similar BRICS and Global indices, private equity fundraising and FDI
Private sector concerned with decline in value of Jamaican dollar
As the value of the Jamaican dollar continues decline, members of the private sector have voiced concern about the possible implications for the country.
On Wednesday, the Jamaican dollar currency sunk to its lowest value with more than J$92 required to purchase one US dollar.
At the end of the day, the US dollar was being sold an average J$92.05 but was being sold for as high as J$95 by some traders. One year ago the average rate was J$86.70.
The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce,
On Wednesday, the Jamaican dollar currency sunk to its lowest value with more than J$92 required to purchase one US dollar.
At the end of the day, the US dollar was being sold an average J$92.05 but was being sold for as high as J$95 by some traders. One year ago the average rate was J$86.70.
The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce,
Kobe Bryant becomes the youngest and 5th NBA player ever to reach 30,000 points
Kobe Bryant of the Lakers. PHOTO/File
(AP) Kobe Bryant has become the youngest player in NBA history to eclipse 30,000 career points and only the fifth overall to hit that mark.
Bryant entered the elite scoring club during the first half of the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the New Orleans Hornets. He arrived in New Orleans 13 points short, and scored his 13th and 14th points on a short jumper with 1:16 to go in the first half.
Because the basket came in the flow of play, there
(AP) Kobe Bryant has become the youngest player in NBA history to eclipse 30,000 career points and only the fifth overall to hit that mark.
Bryant entered the elite scoring club during the first half of the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the New Orleans Hornets. He arrived in New Orleans 13 points short, and scored his 13th and 14th points on a short jumper with 1:16 to go in the first half.
Because the basket came in the flow of play, there
South Africa military plane crashes - 11 killed
A South African military aircraft on an unknown mission to an area near former President Nelson Mandela's village crashed in a mountain range, killing all 11 people onboard, officials said Thursday.
The Douglas C-47TP Dakota, a twin-propeller aircraft, had taken off from Pretoria's Waterkloof Air Force Base on Wednesday morning, said Brig. Gen. Xolani Mabanga, a military spokesman. The aircraft encountered bad weather in flight and failed to make its 10 a.m. landing.
On Thursday
The Douglas C-47TP Dakota, a twin-propeller aircraft, had taken off from Pretoria's Waterkloof Air Force Base on Wednesday morning, said Brig. Gen. Xolani Mabanga, a military spokesman. The aircraft encountered bad weather in flight and failed to make its 10 a.m. landing.
On Thursday
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Kenya airways, Ethiopian Airlines and South Africa Airways merger on the horizon?
Kenya Airways believes a merger between itself, Ethiopian Airlines and South African Airways is necessary to create a single large carrier representing Africa and able to compete globally. And Africa’s numerous regional airlines are looking to these three big carriers to support their growth and improve the industry’s safety performance on the continent.
Kenya Airways CEO Titus Naikuni told delegates at the 44th African Airlines Association (AFRAA) annual general meeting in
Kenya Airways CEO Titus Naikuni told delegates at the 44th African Airlines Association (AFRAA) annual general meeting in
Profile: Alfred Liggins CEO and President of Radio One Inc.
Radio One President and CEO Alfred Liggins III. PHOTO/Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Alfred Liggins III is the CEO and President of Radio One Inc., a company founded by his mother Catherine L. Hughes in 1980.
Mr. Liggins has been CEO of Radio One Inc. since 1997 and President since 1989.
Under his stewardship, the company has experienced tremendous growth - the company now boasts of over 70 stations, billions in assets, over 2000 employees, and millions of listeners in the United
Alfred Liggins III is the CEO and President of Radio One Inc., a company founded by his mother Catherine L. Hughes in 1980.
Mr. Liggins has been CEO of Radio One Inc. since 1997 and President since 1989.
Under his stewardship, the company has experienced tremendous growth - the company now boasts of over 70 stations, billions in assets, over 2000 employees, and millions of listeners in the United
Barbados most transparent nation in Caribbean - Transparency International
Barbados is rated as the top Caribbean country with Denmark, Finland and New Zealand tied for first place according to Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index 2012.
According to the international organization, corruption continues to ravage societies around the world with bribery, abuse of power and secret dealings still rampant in many countries.
It said that two thirds of the 176 countries ranked in the 2012 Index scored below 50, on a scale from zero, perceived
According to the international organization, corruption continues to ravage societies around the world with bribery, abuse of power and secret dealings still rampant in many countries.
It said that two thirds of the 176 countries ranked in the 2012 Index scored below 50, on a scale from zero, perceived
Ghana: Presidential election between incumbent John Mahama and challenger Nana Akufo-Addo expected to be close
Ghana President John Mahama (l) and Challenger Nana Akufo-Addo. PHOTO/File
The presidential and parliamentary elections in Ghana set for Friday are expected to be close. Under the winner-takes-all system, the prize is control over billions of dollars in oil and gas revenues expected to flow in the next four years, giving the victorious party the potential means not only to transform the economy but also to stay in power for a long time.
With Ghana’s economy booming — the
The presidential and parliamentary elections in Ghana set for Friday are expected to be close. Under the winner-takes-all system, the prize is control over billions of dollars in oil and gas revenues expected to flow in the next four years, giving the victorious party the potential means not only to transform the economy but also to stay in power for a long time.
With Ghana’s economy booming — the
African-American Chamber of Commerce of Pennsylvania Announces "Protect Our Hub" Project
(PRNewswire) - Leadership of the African-American Chamber of Commerce of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware yesterday announced the creation of "Protect Our Hub," a new region-wide public awareness effort to educate the community about a potential merger between US Airways and American Airlines which threatens the viability of Philadelphia International Airport in the midst of an expansion plan.
"We find ourselves in the awkward position of questioning the economic and financial
"We find ourselves in the awkward position of questioning the economic and financial
Jamaica looking to develop global trans-shipment hub - seeks investment and diplomatic support
Jamaica is seeking the support of the diplomatic community here in a bid to attract investments from overseas private and public sector interests in the development of the island’s global trans-shipment and logistics hub.
Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister Anthony Hylton , making a presentation entitled “Jamaica – the Global Logistics Hub of the Americas: Leveraging the Power of Speed and Connectivity” said Jamaica, like many other countries, is “financially
Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister Anthony Hylton , making a presentation entitled “Jamaica – the Global Logistics Hub of the Americas: Leveraging the Power of Speed and Connectivity” said Jamaica, like many other countries, is “financially
Mali: African Union intervention slated for early 2013
Ivory Coast's president says mandated African Union forces could intervene in lawless northern Mali early next year, calling such an operation "urgent" to prevent the area in western Africa from becoming a hotbed of terrorists and drug traffickers.
Alassane Ouattara chairs the West African bloc - the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which has put together a plan for 3,300 African Union troops to be deployed in the region.
Ouattara urged the United Nations on
Alassane Ouattara chairs the West African bloc - the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which has put together a plan for 3,300 African Union troops to be deployed in the region.
Ouattara urged the United Nations on
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Trinidad & Tobago: Huge quantity of natural gas discovered offshore Trinidad
(Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- BP Trinidad & Tobago LLC, or bpTT, a subsidiary of BP plc, has discovered an estimated 1 trillion cubic feet, of gas offshore Trinidad, doubling the estimated gas in place of the Savonette gas field, to 2 trillion cubic feet.
The Savonette 4 appraisal well was drilled into an untested fault block east of the original Savonette field discovery well, in water depths of almost 300 feet in the Columbus basin approximately 80 km off the south east coast of
The Savonette 4 appraisal well was drilled into an untested fault block east of the original Savonette field discovery well, in water depths of almost 300 feet in the Columbus basin approximately 80 km off the south east coast of
Radio One Inc., extends ownership of Reach Media - looking to launch a new Urban network in 2013
Radio One CEO and President Alfred Liggins and Reach Media CEO David Kantor have announced that Radio One Inc., will increase its ownership stake in Reach Media from 53 percent to 80 percent and consolidate its Syndication One Urban programming line-up with that of Reach Media. The move makes Reach Media the largest radio network targeting the African-American audience.
In 2013, Reach Media plans to use its affiliate lineup and relationships with Urban stations to also launch a new
In 2013, Reach Media plans to use its affiliate lineup and relationships with Urban stations to also launch a new
Grand Inga Hydropower Project: The ultimate African power project
Aerial view of the semi-functional Inga dam on the Congo River. PHOTO/UNEP
With an estimated cost of US$80 billion, the Grand Inga Hydropower Project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will not come cheap.
But its 40GW output would drive Africa into a brave new world of industrialization, potentially lighting up the continent from Cape Town in South Africa to Cairo in Egypt.
However, the absence of clear intent from the Democratic Republic of Congo has so far capsized attempts
With an estimated cost of US$80 billion, the Grand Inga Hydropower Project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will not come cheap.
But its 40GW output would drive Africa into a brave new world of industrialization, potentially lighting up the continent from Cape Town in South Africa to Cairo in Egypt.
However, the absence of clear intent from the Democratic Republic of Congo has so far capsized attempts
Latest update: Oil leak from damaged ship contained in Bahamas
AP - The owner of a salvage company says a damaged cargo ship in the Bahamas has leaked more than 1,000 gallons (3,785 liters) of oil.
Ray Darville of Overseas Marine Group Ltd. accused the government Tuesday of not cleaning up the oil leaked by the Panamanian-flagged vessel named Eugenia. The ship is owned by Swiss-based Mediterranean Shipping Company.
Darville says officials at Freeport Harbor in Grand Bahama island contracted Bahamas Oil Refining Company to deal with the
Ray Darville of Overseas Marine Group Ltd. accused the government Tuesday of not cleaning up the oil leaked by the Panamanian-flagged vessel named Eugenia. The ship is owned by Swiss-based Mediterranean Shipping Company.
Darville says officials at Freeport Harbor in Grand Bahama island contracted Bahamas Oil Refining Company to deal with the
Obama: No 'fiscal cliff' deal without higher tax rates on rich
U.S. President Barack Obama (r) shakes hands with Speaker of the House John Boehner (l) during a meeting with bipartisan group of congressional leaders in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on November 16, 2012 in Washington, DC. PHOTO/Getty Images/Olivier Douliery
U.S. President Barack Obama said Tuesday avoiding an economic plunge over the "fiscal cliff" comes down to Republicans' realizing that tax rates must go up on wealthiest Americans.
"We're not going to be able to get a deal
U.S. President Barack Obama said Tuesday avoiding an economic plunge over the "fiscal cliff" comes down to Republicans' realizing that tax rates must go up on wealthiest Americans.
"We're not going to be able to get a deal
The Death of Another Young Black Man
On Friday, November 23, 2012, a 17-year old young black man, Jordan Russell Davis was sitting in a convenience store parking lot, listening to very loud music while sitting in the back seat of an SUV with 3 of his friends. A little while later, he was dead from gunshot wounds. It seems as though a man and his girlfriend parked next to them, asked that the music be turned down, and on being insulted by the teenager and his friends, the man, Michael David Dunn, pulled out his gun, shot 8 or 9
Trade between Africa and China expected to surpass $200 billion in 2012
South Africa's biggest bank, Standard Bank, on Monday said that trade between China and Africa is likely to be over US$200 billion this year.
The bank said in a report written by its economists that "this year it is expected that Sino-Africa trade will go beyond US$200 billion up from US$166 billion in 2012."
China accounts for 20 percent of Africa's trade and Africa has become China's fastest-growing export destination and trade partner. China's trade with Africa has grown nearly
The bank said in a report written by its economists that "this year it is expected that Sino-Africa trade will go beyond US$200 billion up from US$166 billion in 2012."
China accounts for 20 percent of Africa's trade and Africa has become China's fastest-growing export destination and trade partner. China's trade with Africa has grown nearly
Oil spill of the coast of the Bahamas - work ongoing to contain damage
An oil spill has occurred three miles off of Grand Bahama. Officials say a cargo ship is slowly leaking oil off the northernmost island of the Bahamas.
Transport Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin said Monday that the ship's hull was somehow breached off Grand Bahama island and it is unclear how much oil has spilled into the ocean so far.
But after observing the container ship from a helicopter, she is describing it as a "tier one oil spill," the smallest kind.
Crews are working to
Transport Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin said Monday that the ship's hull was somehow breached off Grand Bahama island and it is unclear how much oil has spilled into the ocean so far.
But after observing the container ship from a helicopter, she is describing it as a "tier one oil spill," the smallest kind.
Crews are working to
Monday, December 3, 2012
Government offices in Montserrat reportedly firebombed
An early morning blaze forced the closure of several government offices as police investigate the possibility that the fire may have been deliberately started.
A statement from the Office of the Deputy Governor said that the fire had forced the closure of several government departments including the Human Resources Management Unit, the Treasury and Post Office.
A government statement later indicated that the Royal Montserrat Police Service (RMPS) and the Fire & Rescue Service are
A statement from the Office of the Deputy Governor said that the fire had forced the closure of several government departments including the Human Resources Management Unit, the Treasury and Post Office.
A government statement later indicated that the Royal Montserrat Police Service (RMPS) and the Fire & Rescue Service are
LeBron James named Sports Illustrated’s sportsman of year 2012
When LeBron James learned he was Sports Illustrated’s sportsman of the year, the Miami Heat star was surprised.
Not because he thought his achievements in 2012 weren’t worthy, but because he figured what happened in 2010 was still holding him back.
Apparently, that’s no longer the case. The magazine announced its annual choice Monday, with James becoming the first NBA player to win the award since Heat teammate Dwyane Wade in 2006.
“I remember just like yesterday when I
Not because he thought his achievements in 2012 weren’t worthy, but because he figured what happened in 2010 was still holding him back.
Apparently, that’s no longer the case. The magazine announced its annual choice Monday, with James becoming the first NBA player to win the award since Heat teammate Dwyane Wade in 2006.
“I remember just like yesterday when I
African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania highlights importance of innovation and diversity
The African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania held its annual Business Luncheon Monday.
The theme of the event, held at the Omni William Penn, was "Redefining our Future." By offering a more diverse range of programs throughout 2012, Doris Carson Williams, president and CEO of the Chamber, said the organization has worked to continuously redefine itself, while still holding onto its roots.
"Our past is not only our foundation, but also very much a part of the fabric
The theme of the event, held at the Omni William Penn, was "Redefining our Future." By offering a more diverse range of programs throughout 2012, Doris Carson Williams, president and CEO of the Chamber, said the organization has worked to continuously redefine itself, while still holding onto its roots.
"Our past is not only our foundation, but also very much a part of the fabric
Nigeria's Folorunsho Alakija dethrones Oprah Winfrey as the richest black woman
Folorunsho Alakija. PHOTO/CNN
(PRWEB) - Oprah Winfrey is no longer the richest black woman in the world according to a report by Ventures Africa, an African business magazine and news service.
According to the report which is available on Ventures Africa’s website, the richest black woman in the world is Folorunsho Alakija, a 61 year-old Nigerian fashion designer and oil tycoon who is worth at least US$3.3 billion, US$500 million richer than media mogul Oprah Winfrey whose wealth
(PRWEB) - Oprah Winfrey is no longer the richest black woman in the world according to a report by Ventures Africa, an African business magazine and news service.
According to the report which is available on Ventures Africa’s website, the richest black woman in the world is Folorunsho Alakija, a 61 year-old Nigerian fashion designer and oil tycoon who is worth at least US$3.3 billion, US$500 million richer than media mogul Oprah Winfrey whose wealth
A Post AGOA US | Africa Trade Policy - The Perfect Storm
By Stephen Lande + Dennis Matanda
In September 2012, just as the 3rd Country Fabric was about to expire, the non controversial AGOA provision was, in a surprise turn of events, unanimously approved by the US Congress. The bill had, due to partisan gridlock, languished for over a year, and in the process, both American and African businesses suffered loss from the uncertainty of renewal. But the manner in which 3rd Country eventually passed gave hope to the then despondent that renewal of
In September 2012, just as the 3rd Country Fabric was about to expire, the non controversial AGOA provision was, in a surprise turn of events, unanimously approved by the US Congress. The bill had, due to partisan gridlock, languished for over a year, and in the process, both American and African businesses suffered loss from the uncertainty of renewal. But the manner in which 3rd Country eventually passed gave hope to the then despondent that renewal of
West Indies training session cancelled due to strike in Bangladesh
The West Indies squad in training for Bangladesh. PHOTO/AFP
(WICB) – The West Indies training session scheduled for Tuesday, December 4 at the National Cricket Academy Ground in Mirpur has been cancelled.
This follows the management of the West Indies team being informed on Monday that there is likely to be a general strike in the Bangladesh capital on Tuesday.
As a result, there will be no pre-arranged media opportunities, but West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Media will release
(WICB) – The West Indies training session scheduled for Tuesday, December 4 at the National Cricket Academy Ground in Mirpur has been cancelled.
This follows the management of the West Indies team being informed on Monday that there is likely to be a general strike in the Bangladesh capital on Tuesday.
As a result, there will be no pre-arranged media opportunities, but West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Media will release
Haiti in process of fixing broken adoption process
AP - Haiti is overhauling its adoption laws for the first time in nearly 40 years in an attempt to end practices that have allowed thousands of children to be trafficked out of the country or suffer from neglect.
The proposed legislation is meant to bring Haiti in line with international laws that seek to protect children under consideration for overseas adoptions, said Arielle Jeanty Villedrouin, general director of the government of Haiti's social welfare agency. The legislation has
The proposed legislation is meant to bring Haiti in line with international laws that seek to protect children under consideration for overseas adoptions, said Arielle Jeanty Villedrouin, general director of the government of Haiti's social welfare agency. The legislation has
South Africa: President Jacob Zuma may face deputy Motlanthe in leadership race
South African President Jacob Zuma (l) and his deputy Kgalema Motlanthe. PHOTO/File
South Africa's deputy president says he is "agonizing" over whether he would accept leading the governing African National Congress if he's chosen during the party's convention this month.
The stakes could not be higher for President Jacob Zuma - he is up for re-election at the conference in Mangaung, where the ANC was founded 100 years ago.
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe remained cagey Friday
South Africa's deputy president says he is "agonizing" over whether he would accept leading the governing African National Congress if he's chosen during the party's convention this month.
The stakes could not be higher for President Jacob Zuma - he is up for re-election at the conference in Mangaung, where the ANC was founded 100 years ago.
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe remained cagey Friday
Will J.C.Watts be the next RNC chairman?
J.C. Watts. PHOTO/File
Former GOP Rep. J.C. Watts says he is being “encouraged” by supporters to run for chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), a move he says could broaden the party’s appeal to minorities.
Watts is not formally entering the race, and he is not critical of current Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus, who has already announced he will second term in the post.
Watts, an African-American conservative who served in the House from
Former GOP Rep. J.C. Watts says he is being “encouraged” by supporters to run for chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), a move he says could broaden the party’s appeal to minorities.
Watts is not formally entering the race, and he is not critical of current Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus, who has already announced he will second term in the post.
Watts, an African-American conservative who served in the House from
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Tiger Woods has a personal stake in his holiday event
Tiger Woods tees off on the second hole during the first round of the World Challenge golf tournament at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012. PHOTO/Bret Hartman/AP
Tiger Woods started his World Challenge in 1999, a chance to bring together top players from around the world for a tournament that amounted to a holiday exhibition to raise money for his foundation.
It offered big money, even for the guy who finished last. And though it now awards world
Tiger Woods started his World Challenge in 1999, a chance to bring together top players from around the world for a tournament that amounted to a holiday exhibition to raise money for his foundation.
It offered big money, even for the guy who finished last. And though it now awards world
UMBC launches Hrabowski fund for innovation
Freeman A. Hrabowski III. PHOTO/IUPUI
In 2011, University of Maryland-Baltimore County (UMBC) President Freeman A. Hrabowski received the Carnegie Corporation of New York’s Academic Leadership Award, one of the highest honors given to an educator.
The award included a US$500,000 grant.
Dr. Hrabowski decided to utilize the grant to promote innovation, entrepreneurship and student success at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County.
The Hrabowski fund for Innovation has been
In 2011, University of Maryland-Baltimore County (UMBC) President Freeman A. Hrabowski received the Carnegie Corporation of New York’s Academic Leadership Award, one of the highest honors given to an educator.
The award included a US$500,000 grant.
Dr. Hrabowski decided to utilize the grant to promote innovation, entrepreneurship and student success at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County.
The Hrabowski fund for Innovation has been
Light & Power Holdings Ltd of Barbados acquiring Dominica Electricity Services
Light & Power Holdings Ltd., of Barbados has signed letters of intent to acquire a controlling interest in Dominica Electricity Services Ltd from WRB Enterprises of Tampa, Florida, and its affiliated entities.
Dominica Electricity Services is the sole electric utility for Dominica, serving 34,000 customers. WRB owns 52 percent of Dominica Electricity Services, with 21 percent held by Dominica Social Security Scheme and the remainder by other investors.
"The acquisition of Dominica
Dominica Electricity Services is the sole electric utility for Dominica, serving 34,000 customers. WRB owns 52 percent of Dominica Electricity Services, with 21 percent held by Dominica Social Security Scheme and the remainder by other investors.
"The acquisition of Dominica
Niger pledges to help Mali against al-Qaeda linked insurgents
Niger's president says his country is ready to help Mali regain its northern region which is occupied by al-Qaeda linked insurgents.
Niger President Mahamadou Issoufou spoke Sunday after meeting with Mali president Dioncounda Traore. The leaders strongly urged all rebel movements in Mali to abandon the armed struggle, to break with the North Africa branch of al-Qaeda and to recognize Mali's territorial integrity.
The leaders also appealed to the U.N. Security Council to endorse a
Niger President Mahamadou Issoufou spoke Sunday after meeting with Mali president Dioncounda Traore. The leaders strongly urged all rebel movements in Mali to abandon the armed struggle, to break with the North Africa branch of al-Qaeda and to recognize Mali's territorial integrity.
The leaders also appealed to the U.N. Security Council to endorse a
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Ghana showcasing democracy in Africa as the era of coups comes to an end
(AP) - The year was 1966 and a 7-year-old boy named John Dramani Mahama was standing by the door of his boarding school, wondering why his father wasn't there to fetch him. The Easter holiday was approaching, classes were done, and everyone else had left.
But as Mahama would relate in a memoir, his father didn't show up. He was in jail and Ghana was in the throes of a coup d'etat, dashing the hopes kindled just nine years previously when the former British colony became an icon of Third
But as Mahama would relate in a memoir, his father didn't show up. He was in jail and Ghana was in the throes of a coup d'etat, dashing the hopes kindled just nine years previously when the former British colony became an icon of Third
Friday, November 30, 2012
ASPiRE announces The World Premiere of its Groundbreaking Original TV Series THE ROOT 100
(PRNewswire) -- ASPiRE has announced the world premiere of its new original series, THE ROOT 100. Hosted by Emmy®-winning television journalist and CNN Anchor Suzanne Malveaux, the weekly show is based on online news and commentary site The Root's (www.theroot.com) fourth annual list of 100 of the most influential African-American innovators of the next generation (age 25-45). Featuring first-hand interviews and video profiles of 24 of the list's honorees, THE ROOT 100 explores the lives
Barbados celebrating 46 years of political independence - PM lists achievements
Barbados is celebrating its 46th anniversary of political independence from Britain on Friday with Prime Minister Freundel Stuart telling nationals that the achievements of the island over the years have “fully justified” the decision to break colonial ties with the United Kingdom.
He said at the social, political and economic levels, Barbados has made tremendous strides.
"At the social level, we can boast of having a Barbados that is more balanced and inclusive today than at any
He said at the social, political and economic levels, Barbados has made tremendous strides.
"At the social level, we can boast of having a Barbados that is more balanced and inclusive today than at any
As Africa grows, so does the growth in private jet proliferation
Aliko Dangote's private jet. PHOTO/Alex. N
Private jet manufacturers are increasingly targeting Africa's growing economies as the resource-rich continent is quietly emerging as an important hub in global business aviation.
In a continent where commercial routes are often limited, a growing number of smaller, privately owned planes are now taking to the skies, creating new connections in and out of Africa.
Driven mainly by entrepreneurs and wealthy individuals involved in the natural
Private jet manufacturers are increasingly targeting Africa's growing economies as the resource-rich continent is quietly emerging as an important hub in global business aviation.
In a continent where commercial routes are often limited, a growing number of smaller, privately owned planes are now taking to the skies, creating new connections in and out of Africa.
Driven mainly by entrepreneurs and wealthy individuals involved in the natural
Barack Obama takes 'fiscal cliff' on the road; Republicans unhappy
U.S. President Barack Obama. PHOTO/File
(Reuters)- President Barack Obama, reapplying his re-election campaign theme of protecting the middle class, heads to Pennsylvania on Friday suggesting that Republicans could spoil Christmas by driving the country over the "fiscal cliff."
The president's road trip, visiting a factory that makes Tinkertoys, is infuriating Republicans, with House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner calling it a "victory lap" Thursday as he rejected Obama's
(Reuters)- President Barack Obama, reapplying his re-election campaign theme of protecting the middle class, heads to Pennsylvania on Friday suggesting that Republicans could spoil Christmas by driving the country over the "fiscal cliff."
The president's road trip, visiting a factory that makes Tinkertoys, is infuriating Republicans, with House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner calling it a "victory lap" Thursday as he rejected Obama's
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Wilton Munnings appointed Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce President and CEO
The oldest and largest Black chamber of commerce in the United States, the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, has appointed Mr. Wilton Munnings (pictured), as its new President and Chief Operating Officer, effective December 1, 2012.
Wilton Munnings has 18 years of experience in the financial service industry working with banks and credit unions and as a consultant. Since 2008, Mr. Munnings has worked to develop his own consulting firm engaged in risk management and bank lending
Wilton Munnings has 18 years of experience in the financial service industry working with banks and credit unions and as a consultant. Since 2008, Mr. Munnings has worked to develop his own consulting firm engaged in risk management and bank lending
Botswana to ban big game hunting by 2014
Botswana says it will ban hunting by 2014 because of fears that the nation is losing its wildlife.
The nation's Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism made the announcement Thursday, saying the decision comes after President Ian Khama said hunting must be stopped to save the nation's big game animals. The ministry said that, left unchecked, rampant hunting would be a "genuine threat" to the country's wildlife.
The ministry said hunts by local communities and with special
The nation's Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism made the announcement Thursday, saying the decision comes after President Ian Khama said hunting must be stopped to save the nation's big game animals. The ministry said that, left unchecked, rampant hunting would be a "genuine threat" to the country's wildlife.
The ministry said hunts by local communities and with special
Jamaica looking to produce 30% of energy from renewable sources by 2030
Wigton wind farm in Manchester, Jamaica. PHOTO/Jamaica Gleaner
(Caribbean Journal) - Jamaica is committed to diversifying its energy generation, and is aiming to generate 30 percent of its energy mix from renewable sources by 2030, according to State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Julian Robinson.
Robinson was speaking at a stakeholder workshop at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston this week.
"We are also examining other fuel sources," he said. "The LNG
(Caribbean Journal) - Jamaica is committed to diversifying its energy generation, and is aiming to generate 30 percent of its energy mix from renewable sources by 2030, according to State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Julian Robinson.
Robinson was speaking at a stakeholder workshop at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston this week.
"We are also examining other fuel sources," he said. "The LNG
Haiti and Dominican Republic seek $2 billion to eliminate cholera epidemic 'introduced by UN peacekeepers'
Haiti and the Dominican Republic will require US$2.2 billion over the next 10 years for an ambitious plan to eliminate cholera, an official from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday. It is now evident that the epidemic was introduced to Haiti by the UN peacekeepers.
The plan is due to be rolled out in a week or two and it outlines a government-led effort backed by the Pan American Health Organization, UNICEF and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
The plan is due to be rolled out in a week or two and it outlines a government-led effort backed by the Pan American Health Organization, UNICEF and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
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