President Barack Obama. PHOTO/File
If Barack Obama risked his presidency on passing his health-care reform law, persevering in the face of a groundswell of opposition and the rise of the Tea Party, it was in part to secure his own place in history.
On Friday, President Obama woke up to newspaper front pages from across the country saying he had done just that. Thursday’s Supreme Court verdict upholding his legislation gave new legitimacy to the President’s effort to provide health
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Mali: Islamists destroy Timbuktu heritage sites
Hardline Islamists occupying northern Mali went on the rampage in Timbuktu on Saturday, destroying ancient tombs of Muslim saints and threatening to wipe out every religious shrine in the fabled city.
The onslaught by armed militants from the fundamentalist Ansar Dine group was launched just two days after UNESCO named the city an endangered world heritage site because of the unrest in the vast desert north of Mali.
Witnesses said the Islamists had destroyed the ancient tomb of one
The onslaught by armed militants from the fundamentalist Ansar Dine group was launched just two days after UNESCO named the city an endangered world heritage site because of the unrest in the vast desert north of Mali.
Witnesses said the Islamists had destroyed the ancient tomb of one
Yohan Blake beats Usain Bolt in 100 at Jamaican Olympic trials
Jamaican sprinters Usain Bolt, right, and Yohan Blake, in Monaco. PHOTO/AP
The Fastest Man in the World wasn't the fastest man in Jamaica on Friday night.
That honor goes to Yohan Blake, who got out of the blocks fast and finished the 100-meter final in 9.75 seconds to upset world-record holder Usain Bolt by 0.11 seconds in the Jamaican Olympic trials.
A shocker? Well, that's for the world to decide. One thing for sure, however, is that the calculus for the London Olympics has
The Fastest Man in the World wasn't the fastest man in Jamaica on Friday night.
That honor goes to Yohan Blake, who got out of the blocks fast and finished the 100-meter final in 9.75 seconds to upset world-record holder Usain Bolt by 0.11 seconds in the Jamaican Olympic trials.
A shocker? Well, that's for the world to decide. One thing for sure, however, is that the calculus for the London Olympics has
Friday, June 29, 2012
Luanda, Angola - the world's second most expensive for expatriates
The main promenade in the capital of Luanda in Angola. PHOTO/Alamy
This year Luanda, the capital of Africa’s second largest oil producer Angola, has been named the second most expensive city to live in across the globe. Angola has become the third-largest economy in Africa after South African and Nigeria owing to an ‘oil boom’. Crude oil sales account for over 95 percent of its export revenue, and the government expects GDP growth of 12.8 percent in 2012.
The study, conducted by
This year Luanda, the capital of Africa’s second largest oil producer Angola, has been named the second most expensive city to live in across the globe. Angola has become the third-largest economy in Africa after South African and Nigeria owing to an ‘oil boom’. Crude oil sales account for over 95 percent of its export revenue, and the government expects GDP growth of 12.8 percent in 2012.
The study, conducted by
Congress sends student loan and transportation package to Obama
African American graduates. PHOTO/File
Congress ended months of partisan bickering on Friday by passing and sending to President Barack Obama a comprehensive extension of highway and infrastructure projects, along with a one-year extension of low student loan rates that were set to double.
The House voted 373 to 52 to approve a US$120 billion, 27-month bill to fund highway projects. Attached to that bill was the student loan extension, which prevented rates from doubling from 3.4
Congress ended months of partisan bickering on Friday by passing and sending to President Barack Obama a comprehensive extension of highway and infrastructure projects, along with a one-year extension of low student loan rates that were set to double.
The House voted 373 to 52 to approve a US$120 billion, 27-month bill to fund highway projects. Attached to that bill was the student loan extension, which prevented rates from doubling from 3.4
Nigeria: Boko Haram Islamist attacks expected to cease after Ramadan
Multiple clashes between security forces and suspected members of a radical Islamist sect (Boko Haram) in northern Nigeria have left four policemen, four civilians and 19 militants dead, authorities said Wednesday, as the feared sect continues to widen the scope of its attacks.
Suspected Boko Haram members and Nigerian security forces had clashed early this week in the northeastern city of Damaturu. The police and army had fought back after Boko Haram sect members struck six churches,
Suspected Boko Haram members and Nigerian security forces had clashed early this week in the northeastern city of Damaturu. The police and army had fought back after Boko Haram sect members struck six churches,
Haiti rises from the ashes: Innovative government program brings lights to towns and villages
(PRNewswire) - Solar streetlights are being installed throughout Haiti as part of an innovative program that aims to catalyze the decentralization of government services. The Minister of Interior and the Collectivities, Thierry Mayard Paul, has launched a program to mount lights in towns such as Leogane, St Marc, Miragoane, and Ft. Liberte that will soon expand throughout Haiti. Under the auspices of Katye Pam Poze (My Neighborhood is Calm), the installation has brought light for the first
Profile: Muhammed Jah, founder and CEO QuantumNet Group
Muhammed Jah, founder and CEO QuantumNet Group. PHOTO/BBC
The Gambia's Muhammed Jah clearly remembers the day, in the late 1990s, when a friend told him that he was going to the airport to pick up a consultant who was coming to teach his department a word processing application popular at the time, WordPerfect.
"I said: 'How come we have a consultant coming all the way from Europe just to teach our people how to type a letter on a computer?'"
"That was funny but serious to me, and
The Gambia's Muhammed Jah clearly remembers the day, in the late 1990s, when a friend told him that he was going to the airport to pick up a consultant who was coming to teach his department a word processing application popular at the time, WordPerfect.
"I said: 'How come we have a consultant coming all the way from Europe just to teach our people how to type a letter on a computer?'"
"That was funny but serious to me, and
President Obama student loan plan ends Satuday
Borrowers hoping to consolidate their student loans through a special program created by President Barack Obama last year have just until Saturday to apply.
To much fanfare, Obama used executive authority in October to launch a short-term initiative to allow borrowers to consolidate multiple loans into a direct government loan, and to knock off as much as a half percentage point from their interest rate in the process. The window to apply opened in early 2012 and ends Saturday.
About
To much fanfare, Obama used executive authority in October to launch a short-term initiative to allow borrowers to consolidate multiple loans into a direct government loan, and to knock off as much as a half percentage point from their interest rate in the process. The window to apply opened in early 2012 and ends Saturday.
About
Jamaica Stock Exchange to sell new Stockbrokerage licence
The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) has opened applications for a new member dealer, which will grow the cohort of brokerages licensed to trade on the stock market to an even dozen.
The licence will allow the buying and selling of stock, as well as arranging listings on the exchange.
(More: How to purchase stock in Jamaica – For non-residents)
"We are excited about adding a new member," said Marlene Street-Forrest, general manager of the Jamaica Stock Exchange.
Applicants must
The licence will allow the buying and selling of stock, as well as arranging listings on the exchange.
(More: How to purchase stock in Jamaica – For non-residents)
"We are excited about adding a new member," said Marlene Street-Forrest, general manager of the Jamaica Stock Exchange.
Applicants must
East Africa: Booming economies, a market worth $1 billion, attracts global ad agencies
(Reuters) - The arrival of global advertising agencies has raised the stakes in east Africa's US$1 billion market, with new players hoping to wrestle a piece of the action from the Kenyan company Scangroup, the regional leader.
French-based Havas Media International and South African media group Carat, a unit of Aegis Media, are also angling for a piece of the action in a sector fuelled by a fast-growing middle class in Kenya, (the largest economy in east Africa).
Kenya's advertising
French-based Havas Media International and South African media group Carat, a unit of Aegis Media, are also angling for a piece of the action in a sector fuelled by a fast-growing middle class in Kenya, (the largest economy in east Africa).
Kenya's advertising
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Wimbledon 2012: Williams sisters win doubles match advance to round 2
Serena Williams (l) and Venus Williams (r) playing in their first round women's doubles match against Ukraine's Olga Savchuk and Serbia's Vesna Dolonc on day four of the 2012 Wimbledon Championships, on June 28, 2012. PHOTO/Andrew Yates/AFP/ Getty Images
Venus and Serena Williams played their first doubles match in two years Thursday and looked like their usual dominant selves, breezing into the second round of Wimbledon by beating Vesna Dolonc of Serbia and Olga Savchuk of Ukraine 6-0,
Venus and Serena Williams played their first doubles match in two years Thursday and looked like their usual dominant selves, breezing into the second round of Wimbledon by beating Vesna Dolonc of Serbia and Olga Savchuk of Ukraine 6-0,
Profile: Bert N. Mitchell co-founder and Chairman Emeritus Mitchell & Titus, LLP
Bert N. Mitchell
Bert N. Mitchell is the co-founder and Chairman Emeritus Mitchell & Titus, LLP - the largest minority-owned accounting firm in the United States.
Mitchell & Titus, LLP was established in 1974 provides professional services in assurance, tax, and advisory to Fortune 1000 companies, entrepreneurial enterprises, not-for-profit organizations, financial services firms, government entities, and high net-worth individuals.
Mitchell, who is a native of Jamaica, immigrated
Bert N. Mitchell is the co-founder and Chairman Emeritus Mitchell & Titus, LLP - the largest minority-owned accounting firm in the United States.
Mitchell & Titus, LLP was established in 1974 provides professional services in assurance, tax, and advisory to Fortune 1000 companies, entrepreneurial enterprises, not-for-profit organizations, financial services firms, government entities, and high net-worth individuals.
Mitchell, who is a native of Jamaica, immigrated
Mario Balotelli puts Italy in the Euro 2012 final against Spain
Mario Balotelli scores his second goal against Germany. Italy beat Germany 2-1. PHOTO/Getty Images
Mario Balotelli finally showed some quality finishing, scoring twice in the first half Thursday to give Italy a 2-1 win over Germany and an unexpected spot in the European Championship final.
Extending its winless streak against Italy in major tournaments to eight matches, Germany had no answer for Balotelli's creativity.
In the 20th minute, Balotelli had no trouble getting past Holger
Mario Balotelli finally showed some quality finishing, scoring twice in the first half Thursday to give Italy a 2-1 win over Germany and an unexpected spot in the European Championship final.
Extending its winless streak against Italy in major tournaments to eight matches, Germany had no answer for Balotelli's creativity.
In the 20th minute, Balotelli had no trouble getting past Holger
Ghana economy booming - grows 8.7 percent in first quarter
(Reuters) - The economy of Ghana grew 8.7 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2012 while a sharp rise in producer prices underlined persistent inflationary pressures, the West African country's national statistics office said on Wednesday.
While the growth was slower than the 14.4 percent rate registered for 2011 - the first full year of commercial oil production - it was slightly ahead of analyst forecasts of around eight percent growth for this year.
The Ghana Statistical
While the growth was slower than the 14.4 percent rate registered for 2011 - the first full year of commercial oil production - it was slightly ahead of analyst forecasts of around eight percent growth for this year.
The Ghana Statistical
Wimbledon 2012: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga defeats Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, advances to round 3
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga returns a shot to Lleyton Hewitt during a first round men’s singles match at Wimbledon, England, Tuesday, June 26, 2012. Photo/Tim Hales/AP
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France overcame a sluggish start to beat Guillermo Garcia-Lopez in four sets and advance to the third round of Wimbledon.
The fifth-seeded Tsonga, who defeated Roger Federer on his way to the semifinals at Wimbledon last year, hit 40 winners in a 6-7 (3) 6-4 6-1 6-3 victory on Court 3.
The hard-hitting
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France overcame a sluggish start to beat Guillermo Garcia-Lopez in four sets and advance to the third round of Wimbledon.
The fifth-seeded Tsonga, who defeated Roger Federer on his way to the semifinals at Wimbledon last year, hit 40 winners in a 6-7 (3) 6-4 6-1 6-3 victory on Court 3.
The hard-hitting
REDjet considering legal action against govt of Barbados
(Barbados Nation)The government of Barbados could soon be facing legal action from REDjet.
Robbie Burns, founder and business development director of REDjet, revealed the airline had instructed its attorney to explore all options to sue the government of Barbados for reneging on its promise to support it.
His revelation came within two hours of Barbados Minister of Finance Chris Sinckler’s clear-the-air statement on REDjet in the House of Assembly during his wrap-up in the 2012
Robbie Burns, founder and business development director of REDjet, revealed the airline had instructed its attorney to explore all options to sue the government of Barbados for reneging on its promise to support it.
His revelation came within two hours of Barbados Minister of Finance Chris Sinckler’s clear-the-air statement on REDjet in the House of Assembly during his wrap-up in the 2012
US Supreme Court upholds Obama health-care law
Pro-Obamacare demostrators lobbying outside the U.S. Supreme Court. PHOTO/Carolyn Kaster/Associated Press
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld President Barack Obama's health-care law, which requires uninsured Americans to purchase health insurance under threat of a financial penalty.
In a 5-4 ruling, Chief Justice John Roberts, appointed to the court by former president George W. Bush, joined the court's four liberal justices, Stephen Breyer, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Elena Kagan and Sonia
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld President Barack Obama's health-care law, which requires uninsured Americans to purchase health insurance under threat of a financial penalty.
In a 5-4 ruling, Chief Justice John Roberts, appointed to the court by former president George W. Bush, joined the court's four liberal justices, Stephen Breyer, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Elena Kagan and Sonia
Immigrants from Ivory Coast given 2 weeks to leave Israel
A South Sudanese boy holds onto the arm of an Israeli aid worker as he boards a bus at the south Tel Aviv bus station to be delivered to Ben Gurion Airport, 17 June 2012, as Israel deports hundreds of African migrants. PHOTO/Jim Hollander/EPA
(Reuters) - Israel on Thursday gave illegal immigrants from the Ivory Coast two weeks to leave the country, the latest step in its crackdown on Africans who have entered the country unlawfully.
"Whoever leaves in this period will receive a stipend,
(Reuters) - Israel on Thursday gave illegal immigrants from the Ivory Coast two weeks to leave the country, the latest step in its crackdown on Africans who have entered the country unlawfully.
"Whoever leaves in this period will receive a stipend,
Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake, Asafa Powell showdown at Jamaica Olympic trials
Usain Bolt receives baton from Yohan Blake at Daegu Stadium on September 4, 2011 in Daegu, South Korea. PHOTO/Mark Dadswell/Getty Images AsiaPac
Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake and Asafa Powell's showdown in the 100 meters tops the lineup at the Jamaican Olympic Athletic Trials, which open on Thursday at National Stadium in Kingston.
Bolt, the reigning world record-holder with a run of 9.58 seconds at Berlin in 2009, won Olympic gold in the 100, 200 and 4x100 relay in 2008 at Beijing.
(More:
Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake and Asafa Powell's showdown in the 100 meters tops the lineup at the Jamaican Olympic Athletic Trials, which open on Thursday at National Stadium in Kingston.
Bolt, the reigning world record-holder with a run of 9.58 seconds at Berlin in 2009, won Olympic gold in the 100, 200 and 4x100 relay in 2008 at Beijing.
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Wimbledon 2012: Serena Williams wins easily, advances to 3rd round
Tennis star Serena Williams. PHOTO/CARL DE SOUZA/AFP/Getty Images
Four-time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams moved into the third round with an overpowering serving performance Thursday, hitting 10 aces in a 6-1, 6-4 victory over Hungarian qualifier Melinda Czink.
Williams won 37 of 44 points while serving, including 27 of 28 on first serves, and never faced a break point.
Twice, the 98th-ranked Czink whiffed completely while trying to return serves.
Williams, who is seeded
Four-time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams moved into the third round with an overpowering serving performance Thursday, hitting 10 aces in a 6-1, 6-4 victory over Hungarian qualifier Melinda Czink.
Williams won 37 of 44 points while serving, including 27 of 28 on first serves, and never faced a break point.
Twice, the 98th-ranked Czink whiffed completely while trying to return serves.
Williams, who is seeded
Election 2012: President Obama leading Romney in swing states
U.S. President Barack Obama (l) and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney (r). PHOTO/File
(Reuters) - President Barack Obama is carving out a clear lead in swing states that are key to the November 6 presidential election, even as national polls show him neck-and-neck with Republican rival Mitt Romney.
Helped by the White House’s recent loosening of immigration rules, Obama leads Romney in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Florida, according to a Quinnipiac University survey on
(Reuters) - President Barack Obama is carving out a clear lead in swing states that are key to the November 6 presidential election, even as national polls show him neck-and-neck with Republican rival Mitt Romney.
Helped by the White House’s recent loosening of immigration rules, Obama leads Romney in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Florida, according to a Quinnipiac University survey on
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Possible launch of BRICS development bank in South Africa next year
The launch of the BRICS development bank in South Africa would provide Africa, the Caribbean and other emerging countries an alternative to the Western dominated Bretton Woods institutions notably - the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.
Earlier this year, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS), countries representing 43 percent of the world’s population and 18 percent of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP), — met in New Delhi for their
Earlier this year, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS), countries representing 43 percent of the world’s population and 18 percent of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP), — met in New Delhi for their
Digicel Jamaica launches 4G mobile network
(Jamaica Gleaner) Digicel Jamaica has commissioned its new 4G mobile service and is marketing the service to subscribers as the ‘Surf, Stream and Share’ plan.
Digicel Jamaica said it spent J$2.6 billion (US$30 million) on the 4G mobile network, which it says covers 80 percent of the population, and is based on HSPA+ technology.
Packaged plans for the new service are priced from J$1,500 (US$ 17.30) to J$5,000 (US$57.70) monthly for postpaid, and J$100 (US$1.15) to J$2,750
Digicel Jamaica said it spent J$2.6 billion (US$30 million) on the 4G mobile network, which it says covers 80 percent of the population, and is based on HSPA+ technology.
Packaged plans for the new service are priced from J$1,500 (US$ 17.30) to J$5,000 (US$57.70) monthly for postpaid, and J$100 (US$1.15) to J$2,750
Flint Black Chamber of Commerce becomes newest member of Statewide Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce Network
(PRNewswire) - The Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce (MBCC), the governing body for all black chamber of commerce organizations within the state of Michigan, has launched the Flint Black Chamber of Commerce (FBCC).
The launch of the FBCC continues the expansion by the Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce to establish black chamber organizations in each urban area within the state of Michigan. The Flint Black Chamber serves the greater Flint area and Genesee County.
"The Flint Black
The launch of the FBCC continues the expansion by the Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce to establish black chamber organizations in each urban area within the state of Michigan. The Flint Black Chamber serves the greater Flint area and Genesee County.
"The Flint Black
Growing concern in the United States about China's growing influence in Africa
The United States is clearly worried about China’s rising economic and political influence in Africa.
As recent comments by a State Department official and independent analysts show, the concern stems partly from threats to US corporations’ market share in Africa and partly from reduced American leverage over the policies and behaviour of African governments.
China dramatically increased its trade with Africa during the past decade, pushing the US into second place among Africa’s
As recent comments by a State Department official and independent analysts show, the concern stems partly from threats to US corporations’ market share in Africa and partly from reduced American leverage over the policies and behaviour of African governments.
China dramatically increased its trade with Africa during the past decade, pushing the US into second place among Africa’s
Understanding what drives China's growing investments in Africa
China's investment in Africa represents a small but rapidly growing piece of total Chinese outward foreign direct investment worldwide.
Africa is the third largest recipient of China's outward foreign direct investment behind Asia and Europe, totaling nearly US$90 billion.
Today, China not only recognizes Africa as a source of energy and natural resources but also as a rapidly expanding market for Chinese goods. Moreover, Africa represents an additional destination for Chinese
Africa is the third largest recipient of China's outward foreign direct investment behind Asia and Europe, totaling nearly US$90 billion.
Today, China not only recognizes Africa as a source of energy and natural resources but also as a rapidly expanding market for Chinese goods. Moreover, Africa represents an additional destination for Chinese
Haiti open for business: targeting up to $600 million in foreign investment in 2013
Haiti is targeting up to US$600 million in foreign investment in the 2012/2013 financial year, and according to its trade ambassador, The Bahamas has a tremendous opportunity to get in on the action.
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) invited dignitaries from Haiti to a conference in Nassau on Monday to discuss prospects between the two neighbors.
Gregory Mevs, the Haiti ambassador for trade and investment, stressed that the rebuilding nation wants
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) invited dignitaries from Haiti to a conference in Nassau on Monday to discuss prospects between the two neighbors.
Gregory Mevs, the Haiti ambassador for trade and investment, stressed that the rebuilding nation wants
Rep. Charles Rangel fends off primary challenge
Representative Charles Rangel (D-NY) speaks during a House Standards of Official Conduct (Ethics) Committee. PHOTO/Reuters
New York Rep. Charles Rangel has won a primary in his bid for a 22nd term in Congress, defeating Adriano Espaillat and three other competitors despite a recent ethics scandal.
Rangel, 82, won his seat in the House of Representatives in 1970 and won re-election every two years since then. He rose to be chairman of the powerful Ways and Means Committee and was known
New York Rep. Charles Rangel has won a primary in his bid for a 22nd term in Congress, defeating Adriano Espaillat and three other competitors despite a recent ethics scandal.
Rangel, 82, won his seat in the House of Representatives in 1970 and won re-election every two years since then. He rose to be chairman of the powerful Ways and Means Committee and was known
Nigeria: President Jonathan accepts resignations of execs of state oil NNPC
Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan. PHOTO/File
The president of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan has requested and accepted the resignations of the executives of the oil-rich West African nation's state-run oil company the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
A recent probe by lawmakers uncovered that a fuel subsidy program that had kept the price of gasoline low in Nigeria for more than two decades wasted billions of dollars.
It called for US$6.7 billion to be repaid by the
The president of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan has requested and accepted the resignations of the executives of the oil-rich West African nation's state-run oil company the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
A recent probe by lawmakers uncovered that a fuel subsidy program that had kept the price of gasoline low in Nigeria for more than two decades wasted billions of dollars.
It called for US$6.7 billion to be repaid by the
Montserrat: Premier Reuben Meade survives no-confidence vote
Montserrat Premier Reuben Meade. PHOTO/File
Premier Reuben Meade of Montserrat has defeated a motion of no-confidence filed against him by the leader of the opposition Donaldson Romeo.
(More: Monserrat Premier Reuben Meade facing no-confidence motion)
All members of the Movement for Change and Prosperity party (headed by Meade), along with one member of the opposition Montserrat Democratic Party and two parliamentary secretaries voted in favor of the Premier.
Romeo, who filed the
Premier Reuben Meade of Montserrat has defeated a motion of no-confidence filed against him by the leader of the opposition Donaldson Romeo.
(More: Monserrat Premier Reuben Meade facing no-confidence motion)
All members of the Movement for Change and Prosperity party (headed by Meade), along with one member of the opposition Montserrat Democratic Party and two parliamentary secretaries voted in favor of the Premier.
Romeo, who filed the
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
CARICOM single currency not available anytime soon
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries are working on easing the convertibility of their individual currencies even though regional leaders have decided that certain aspects of the single currency will not be addressed in the immediate future, CARICOM Secretary General Irwin LaRocque has said.
LaRocque, who was in St Lucia over the weekend briefing Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony on the July 4-6 CARICOM Summit to be held there, told reporters that a single currency will not be among the
LaRocque, who was in St Lucia over the weekend briefing Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony on the July 4-6 CARICOM Summit to be held there, told reporters that a single currency will not be among the
Wimbledon 2012: Tsonga beats Hewitt in straight sets
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga returns a shot to Lleyton Hewitt during a first round men's singles match at Wimbledon, England, Tuesday, June 26, 2012. Photo/Tim Hales/AP
Fifth-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga ousted former champion Lleyton Hewitt in straight sets Tuesday in the first round of Wimbledon.
Hewitt was playing as a wild card for the first time at Wimbledon and couldn't stop the sixth-ranked Frenchman, who broke once in each set to win 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. Tsonga finished with 61 winners to the
Fifth-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga ousted former champion Lleyton Hewitt in straight sets Tuesday in the first round of Wimbledon.
Hewitt was playing as a wild card for the first time at Wimbledon and couldn't stop the sixth-ranked Frenchman, who broke once in each set to win 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. Tsonga finished with 61 winners to the
Ghana's Raindolf Owusu builds computer operating system relevant to Africa - Anansi
Raindolf Owusu - founder and CEO Oasis Websoft. PHOTO/File
Raindolf Owusu has designed, built and launched a computer operating system relevant to Africa. The operating system is known as the Anansi Operating System.
Anansi is a simple unique GNOME clone operating system developed on top of the linux kernel which re-defines the linux desktop user experience.
Anansi is embedded with all the basic software and system wares that will enhance connectivity.
Although Anansi was
Raindolf Owusu has designed, built and launched a computer operating system relevant to Africa. The operating system is known as the Anansi Operating System.
Anansi is a simple unique GNOME clone operating system developed on top of the linux kernel which re-defines the linux desktop user experience.
Anansi is embedded with all the basic software and system wares that will enhance connectivity.
Although Anansi was
Election 2012: Obama has huge lead among minorities and youth
U.S. President Barack Obama (l) and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney (r). PHOTO/File
President Obama leads 47 percent to 44 percent over Mitt Romney in an NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll released Tuesday, illustrating the continued tight presidential race.
The numbers were little changed from last month, when Obama led 47 to 43 percent. And the demographic breakdowns in the survey suggested that the core dynamics of the campaign have changed little, as older and white
President Obama leads 47 percent to 44 percent over Mitt Romney in an NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll released Tuesday, illustrating the continued tight presidential race.
The numbers were little changed from last month, when Obama led 47 to 43 percent. And the demographic breakdowns in the survey suggested that the core dynamics of the campaign have changed little, as older and white
Barbados looking to attract the African consumers to its tourism industry
Barbados has not forgotten the potential of the African market for tourism, according to Tourism Minister Richard Sealy.
Sealy, who was speaking recently at the launch of the 8th African Diaspora Heritage Trail Conference, said Barbados is holding some “very preliminary discussions” with South African Airways about direct service to Barbados.
"It is not necessarily a priority focus at the moment, but we are not removed from the possibility that it could be a legitimate option,”
Sealy, who was speaking recently at the launch of the 8th African Diaspora Heritage Trail Conference, said Barbados is holding some “very preliminary discussions” with South African Airways about direct service to Barbados.
"It is not necessarily a priority focus at the moment, but we are not removed from the possibility that it could be a legitimate option,”
Zambia high court: Opposition party, MMD, will not be dissolved over unpaid fees
A High Court in Zambia on Tuesday overturned the dissolution of the former ruling party over unpaid fees, arguing the move had been excessive and against the country's general interest.
The Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD), whose 20-year rule came to an end in September, was dissolved by the chief registrar of societies in March for owing 390 million kwacha (US$75,876) in registration fees dating back to 1993.
It also faced being stripped of its parliamentary seats.
"The
The Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD), whose 20-year rule came to an end in September, was dissolved by the chief registrar of societies in March for owing 390 million kwacha (US$75,876) in registration fees dating back to 1993.
It also faced being stripped of its parliamentary seats.
"The
Serena Williams wins in straight sets at Wimbledon
Serena Williams returns a shot to Barbora Zahlavova Strycova of the Czech Republic during a first round women's singles match at Wimbledon, England, Tuesday, June 26, 2012. PHOTO/Alastair Grant/AP
Serena Williams did much better than big sister Venus at Wimbledon, defeating Barbora Zahlavova Strycova 6-2, 6-4 Tuesday in the first round.
Playing on the same Court 2 where Venus lost in straight sets a day earlier, Williams took command by breaking her Czech opponent three times in the
Serena Williams did much better than big sister Venus at Wimbledon, defeating Barbora Zahlavova Strycova 6-2, 6-4 Tuesday in the first round.
Playing on the same Court 2 where Venus lost in straight sets a day earlier, Williams took command by breaking her Czech opponent three times in the
Antigua & Barbuda ends LIME monopoly on overseas calls
The Antigua & Barbuda government has ended the 25-year monopoly enjoyed by the Landline Internet Mobile and Entertainment (LIME) telecommunications company on international direct dial telephone calls.
A government statement said that the monopoly regime, which applied to overseas calls originating from and terminating on to fixed lines and mobile phones, expired last week.
Cabinet has since approved international telecommunications services licences to Antigua Wireless Ventures
A government statement said that the monopoly regime, which applied to overseas calls originating from and terminating on to fixed lines and mobile phones, expired last week.
Cabinet has since approved international telecommunications services licences to Antigua Wireless Ventures
Black Canadian theatre company dominates at annual awards ceremony
Philip Akin, Obsidian artistic director
Black was the new black at the Dora Mavor Moore awards on Monday night, as Obsidian Theatre dominated Toronto’s annual theatre, dance and opera awards.
Canada’s leading black theatre company was the big winner in both the play and musical theatre categories with a pair of co-productions of challenging contemporary American works.
Topdog/Underdog, Suzan-Lori Parks’ sharp 2001 two-hander about African-American brothers named Lincoln and
Black was the new black at the Dora Mavor Moore awards on Monday night, as Obsidian Theatre dominated Toronto’s annual theatre, dance and opera awards.
Canada’s leading black theatre company was the big winner in both the play and musical theatre categories with a pair of co-productions of challenging contemporary American works.
Topdog/Underdog, Suzan-Lori Parks’ sharp 2001 two-hander about African-American brothers named Lincoln and
South Africa: ANC govt to help black people earn more ownership of economy
South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) began a key policy conference Tuesday that pushes for a "second transition" to give black people more ownership of Africa's largest economy, two decades on from apartheid.
Amid lagging growth and increased inequality, the ANC hopes to draw up a five-year plan to give the economy fresh impetus.
"The policy conference will represent a paradigm shift in the approach of the ANC towards the economic development of our country," one of
Amid lagging growth and increased inequality, the ANC hopes to draw up a five-year plan to give the economy fresh impetus.
"The policy conference will represent a paradigm shift in the approach of the ANC towards the economic development of our country," one of
Monday, June 25, 2012
Wimbledon 2012: Venus Williams will not proceed to round 2
Venus Williams prepares to serve. PHOTO/Reuters
For the first time since her debut appearance at the All England Club 15 years ago, five-time champion Venus Williams failed to get past the first round of Wimbledon.
The seven-time Grand Slam champion was eliminated 6-1, 6-3 by Elena Vesnina of Russia at Wimbledon on Monday, the latest setback in her return to tennis after being diagnosed with an energy-sapping autoimmune disease.
Williams, who has fallen to 58th in the rankings, lost
For the first time since her debut appearance at the All England Club 15 years ago, five-time champion Venus Williams failed to get past the first round of Wimbledon.
The seven-time Grand Slam champion was eliminated 6-1, 6-3 by Elena Vesnina of Russia at Wimbledon on Monday, the latest setback in her return to tennis after being diagnosed with an energy-sapping autoimmune disease.
Williams, who has fallen to 58th in the rankings, lost
Some western entrepreneurs ditch Silicon Valley for Africa
App developers at work in Nairobi, Kenya. PHOTO/File
East Africa’s growing opportunities in the technology sector have proved too good to ignore for some entrepreneurs from western countries. While many people in Africa have for a long time viewed the US and Europe as the lands of opportunity, young entrepreneurs from western countries are abandoning Silicon Valley to participate in east Africa’s technology sector.
Jeremy Gordon (27) came to Kenya two years ago to work as a
East Africa’s growing opportunities in the technology sector have proved too good to ignore for some entrepreneurs from western countries. While many people in Africa have for a long time viewed the US and Europe as the lands of opportunity, young entrepreneurs from western countries are abandoning Silicon Valley to participate in east Africa’s technology sector.
Jeremy Gordon (27) came to Kenya two years ago to work as a
Profile: Jimmy Smith - co-founder CEO And Chief Creative Officer Amusement Park Entertainment
Jimmy Smith - CEO And Chief Creative Officer Amusement Park Entertainment. PHOTO/File
Jimmy Smith is the co-founder, Chairman, CEO and CCO of Amusement Park Entertainment, a co-venture with Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG), a global provider of advertising and marketing services, that also focuses on transmedia storytelling and branded content.
Jimmy Smith has made a name for himself steering successful branded entertainment properties. He has earned countless awards for his work
Jimmy Smith is the co-founder, Chairman, CEO and CCO of Amusement Park Entertainment, a co-venture with Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG), a global provider of advertising and marketing services, that also focuses on transmedia storytelling and branded content.
Jimmy Smith has made a name for himself steering successful branded entertainment properties. He has earned countless awards for his work
Jamaica to launch mobile money
The Jamaica has plans to launch a mobile payments service to promote financial inclusion among the under-banked population of the country, local media reports.
Anthony Hylton, the Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, said that the government is working in co-operation with the Development Bank of Jamaica to build a service called Mobile Money.
The government intends to launch a trial period and test the system which is also being assessed by the Bank of Jamaica.
(More: An
Anthony Hylton, the Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, said that the government is working in co-operation with the Development Bank of Jamaica to build a service called Mobile Money.
The government intends to launch a trial period and test the system which is also being assessed by the Bank of Jamaica.
(More: An
Uganda: Landslides destroy 3 villages; toll unknown
Massive landslides induced by torrential rains destroyed three villages in the mountainous district of Bududa in eastern Uganda, killing scores of people but possibly hundreds, officials said Monday.
Disaster Preparedness Minister Stephen Mallinga said it was still too early to say how many had been killed in Monday afternoon's landslides, but officials from Bududa said the final death toll would likely be in the hundreds.
"We are sending a rescue team down there," Mallinga said. "It's
Disaster Preparedness Minister Stephen Mallinga said it was still too early to say how many had been killed in Monday afternoon's landslides, but officials from Bududa said the final death toll would likely be in the hundreds.
"We are sending a rescue team down there," Mallinga said. "It's
Black America Must Confront #1 Civil Rights Issue: Violence
With each gunshot that is fired off on the mean streets of Chicago, the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans, and south central Los Angeles, an emotional, and common sense, salvo for civil rights should be shot into the air as a rallying call for Black America to see.
Regardless of the partisan arguments that incorrectly note that fighting against voter ID laws or fighting for gay marriage rights are the primary focuses of this election cycle, the resounding truth rings in the air each time
Regardless of the partisan arguments that incorrectly note that fighting against voter ID laws or fighting for gay marriage rights are the primary focuses of this election cycle, the resounding truth rings in the air each time
CARICOM looking to invest $500 million in ICT
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM), in preparing for the Connect the Americas Summit, set for Panama in July, is sending a strong and clear message to private sector and investment organizations that they are ready with viable, creative, cross-cutting regional and national development projects for funding.
The Third Preparatory Meeting of the Caribbean on the Summit held in Barbados on Tuesday, ended with a comprehensive report to be submitted to CARICOM Heads of Government on the
The Third Preparatory Meeting of the Caribbean on the Summit held in Barbados on Tuesday, ended with a comprehensive report to be submitted to CARICOM Heads of Government on the
Kenya grenade attack update: Suspect in police custody
One of the people injured in a grenade attack on a bar in the coastal city of Mombasa is being held as a suspect, police said Monday.
The blast killed one person and injured dozens of people watching a soccer match.
Thirty people are still in hospital Monday morning, three of them in a serious condition, provincial police chief Aggrey Adoli told journalists.
"One of those wounded people is assisting us because he is providing contradictory statements. He is being held as a
The blast killed one person and injured dozens of people watching a soccer match.
Thirty people are still in hospital Monday morning, three of them in a serious condition, provincial police chief Aggrey Adoli told journalists.
"One of those wounded people is assisting us because he is providing contradictory statements. He is being held as a
Americans Gatlin, Gay ready to face Jamaican sprinters, Bolt, Blake in London
Justin Gatlin beats Tyson Gay. PHOTO/Simon Bruty/SI
Justin Gatlin and Tyson Gay served notice they will be ready to challenge Usain Bolt at the London Olympics in the 100 meters after qualifying for the Games with impressive times.
Gatlin, the 2004 Olympic champion who could not defend his crown in Beijing while serving a four-year doping ban, won the 100 final at the US Olympic Track and Field Trials in 9.80 seconds, the third-best time in the world this year.
"I think there's a lot
Justin Gatlin and Tyson Gay served notice they will be ready to challenge Usain Bolt at the London Olympics in the 100 meters after qualifying for the Games with impressive times.
Gatlin, the 2004 Olympic champion who could not defend his crown in Beijing while serving a four-year doping ban, won the 100 final at the US Olympic Track and Field Trials in 9.80 seconds, the third-best time in the world this year.
"I think there's a lot
Advertisers urged to use more Black Media
On Monday, BET Networks, Black Enterprise, Johnson Publishing (the publisher of Ebony and Jet magazines), the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters and others will join with media-buying agencies to introduce a campaign intended to educate advertisers about the importance of black media and its increasingly deep-pocketed audience.
The initiative comes at a time when advertisers have poured money into Spanish-language media in an effort to reach the growing Hispanic population.
The initiative comes at a time when advertisers have poured money into Spanish-language media in an effort to reach the growing Hispanic population.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
West Indies (172 for 4) fall to England (173 for 3) by seven wickets
West Indies opener Dwayne Smith in action. PHOTO/AP
Alex Hales fell one run short of England's first Twenty20 international hundred but his 99, in a record 159-run partnership with Ravi Bopara, powered the home side to a convincing seven-wicket victory against West Indies at Trent Bridge, with their highest successful T20I chase.
As in the one-day series, West Indies' bowling disappointed and there were a number of fumbles in the field which aided England's progress. Sunil Narine went
Alex Hales fell one run short of England's first Twenty20 international hundred but his 99, in a record 159-run partnership with Ravi Bopara, powered the home side to a convincing seven-wicket victory against West Indies at Trent Bridge, with their highest successful T20I chase.
As in the one-day series, West Indies' bowling disappointed and there were a number of fumbles in the field which aided England's progress. Sunil Narine went
Kenya: Grenade attack hits tourist city of Mombasa
(Reuters) - An explosion hit a night club in Kenya's port city of Mombasa on Sunday, killing one person, police said, a day after the U.S. embassy warned of an imminent attack on the city.
Mombasa, a popular holiday destination for Kenyans and foreigners, has been struck by a series of blasts since Kenya sent troops into Somalia in October to crush Islamist militants.
"I am seeing one body. We are trying to seal off the area as we wait for officers to establish what kind of an
Mombasa, a popular holiday destination for Kenyans and foreigners, has been struck by a series of blasts since Kenya sent troops into Somalia in October to crush Islamist militants.
"I am seeing one body. We are trying to seal off the area as we wait for officers to establish what kind of an
Africa entrepreneurs: jacks-of-all-trades
Ory Okolloh, activist, lawyer, blogger, and co-founder of Ushahidi.com. PHOTO/File
One of the many terms Silicon Valley has bequeathed to the business world is “serial entrepreneur”, a label for those restless souls who start one business after another. Perhaps Africa can now contribute another expression: the “parallel entrepreneur”.
(More: Profile: Serial Entrepreneur, Njeri Rionge)
More than in any other part of the developing world, entrepreneurs from Africa create
One of the many terms Silicon Valley has bequeathed to the business world is “serial entrepreneur”, a label for those restless souls who start one business after another. Perhaps Africa can now contribute another expression: the “parallel entrepreneur”.
(More: Profile: Serial Entrepreneur, Njeri Rionge)
More than in any other part of the developing world, entrepreneurs from Africa create
The American Black Film Festival 2012 Returns To Miami Beach
This year’s 16th Annual American Black Film Festival not only recognized the emerging film artists of our time but also has stepped out of the normalcy of custom media to launch the first annual Webisode Challenge. This unique and timely competition is a national outlet that will identify talented writers, directors and producers who demonstrate an outstanding promise in creating episodic television for Internet broadcast.
The credibility of the webisode concept has an immense
The credibility of the webisode concept has an immense
Trinidad & Tobago: Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar re-shuffles cabinet
Trinidad & Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar. PHOTO/File
Trinidad & Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has reshuffled her cabinet, re-assigning the country’s Foreign Minister, Trade Minister, National Security Minister and others.
The move comes almost a year to the day that Persad-Bissessar reshuffled her cabinet in June 2011, when Warner was also reassigned. At that time, the Ministry of Works and Transport, over which Warner presided, was split into the
Trinidad & Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has reshuffled her cabinet, re-assigning the country’s Foreign Minister, Trade Minister, National Security Minister and others.
The move comes almost a year to the day that Persad-Bissessar reshuffled her cabinet in June 2011, when Warner was also reassigned. At that time, the Ministry of Works and Transport, over which Warner presided, was split into the
Africa Needs CEOs NOT Presidents
Mr. Romney makes a compelling case for the U.S. presidency against Barack Obama. The former Massachusetts governor has been in business ever since his father's days as governor of the State of Michigan and has amassed a small fortune in multimillion dollar terms. And he made most of this money as a wise investor, an aggressive business man and of course, a ruthless capitalist. Mr. Obama does not have this much experience in business and is even record for bearing disdain towards corporate
The Kumbaya Effect
By Kevin Taylor
There comes a time when one ought to look into aiding their own people. With so much going on in the world today – and especially in the United States where African Americans do not seem to have found a place yet – it might behoove one to think of what his or her people are going through and work to solve their problems.
If you have not posed this question to yourself, you may suffer from an acute case of "anti-Kumbayaism". Yes, I said it! And I said it with a
There comes a time when one ought to look into aiding their own people. With so much going on in the world today – and especially in the United States where African Americans do not seem to have found a place yet – it might behoove one to think of what his or her people are going through and work to solve their problems.
If you have not posed this question to yourself, you may suffer from an acute case of "anti-Kumbayaism". Yes, I said it! And I said it with a
Kenya protests US terror advisory for coastal town
Kenya is protesting a United States embassy travel advisory that warned of an imminent terror attack on the coastal town of Mombasa, saying the advisory amounts to "economic sabotage" in a city that is reliant on tourism.
In a joint statement on Sunday, Head of Public Service Francis Kimemia and Tourism Minister Dan Mwadzo said the government of Kenya had officially asked the U.S. embassy in Nairobi to lift Friday's advisory.
The officials say the terror alert hurts Kenya's massive
In a joint statement on Sunday, Head of Public Service Francis Kimemia and Tourism Minister Dan Mwadzo said the government of Kenya had officially asked the U.S. embassy in Nairobi to lift Friday's advisory.
The officials say the terror alert hurts Kenya's massive
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Serena Williams: Venus and I are not ready to quit
Serena Williams and Venus Williams. PHOTO/File
Former Wimbledon champion Serena Williams has hit back at suggestions that she and sister Venus Williams, could be ready to retire from tennis.
After over a decade as the sport's most dominant forces, both Serena Williams and Venus Williams head into Wimbledon, which starts on Monday, without a grand slam title between them since 2010.
The Williams sisters are both in their 30s now and have never hidden their desire to pursue off-court
Former Wimbledon champion Serena Williams has hit back at suggestions that she and sister Venus Williams, could be ready to retire from tennis.
After over a decade as the sport's most dominant forces, both Serena Williams and Venus Williams head into Wimbledon, which starts on Monday, without a grand slam title between them since 2010.
The Williams sisters are both in their 30s now and have never hidden their desire to pursue off-court
Trinidad & Tobago working to stave off potential trade dispute with Barbados
Trinidad & Tobago is moving to stave off a trade dispute with Barbados.
Trinidad & Tobago has apologized for the actions of its food safety agency in blocking the entry of milk and juices from Barbados, and has indicated that it was working to resolve the issue.
Trinidad & Tobago trade minister Stephen Cadiz, told reporters that the government of Trinidad & Tobago was sorry about the actions of the country’s food safety agency, the Food and Drugs Division in the Ministry of Health,
Trinidad & Tobago has apologized for the actions of its food safety agency in blocking the entry of milk and juices from Barbados, and has indicated that it was working to resolve the issue.
Trinidad & Tobago trade minister Stephen Cadiz, told reporters that the government of Trinidad & Tobago was sorry about the actions of the country’s food safety agency, the Food and Drugs Division in the Ministry of Health,
Nigeria India trade soars: India overtakes US as Nigeria's biggest export market
India has overtaken the United States to become Nigeria's largest market for exports, according to the first quarter Trade Statistics released by the Nigeria National Bureau of Statistics.
The moving of the United States to the second position is seen as a major development for Nigeria and India trade relations, given that the US had remained the country's largest export market since 1964.
In a broader context, the Nigeria National Bureau of Statistics data also reveals that during
The moving of the United States to the second position is seen as a major development for Nigeria and India trade relations, given that the US had remained the country's largest export market since 1964.
In a broader context, the Nigeria National Bureau of Statistics data also reveals that during
Newark mayor Cory Booker, again, aids accident victim
Newark Mayor Cory Booker. PHOTO/File
The mayor of New Jersey's largest city again came upon a life-or-death emergency, but the hero was someone else.
Newark Mayor Cory Booker tweets that he was one of several people who helped stabilize a pedestrian hit by a car Friday. A spokeswoman says an Essex County detective who arrived first on the scene called 911, wiped blood from the face of the victim, poured water on his wounds and helped him lie still.
The Star-Ledger reports
The mayor of New Jersey's largest city again came upon a life-or-death emergency, but the hero was someone else.
Newark Mayor Cory Booker tweets that he was one of several people who helped stabilize a pedestrian hit by a car Friday. A spokeswoman says an Essex County detective who arrived first on the scene called 911, wiped blood from the face of the victim, poured water on his wounds and helped him lie still.
The Star-Ledger reports
Friday, June 22, 2012
Nigeria: Security chiefs forced to resign
Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan has requested and accepted the resignations of the Defence Minister, Haliru Bello and the National Security Adviser, General Andrew Azazi.
Gen. Azazi will be replaced by retired Colonel Dasuki.
The embattled former National Security Adviser has been criticized severally for the manner he handled the security situation in the country.
His tenure witnessed escalation in deadly bomb attacks by the Islamist sect, Boko Haram.
The Boko Haram, seen
Gen. Azazi will be replaced by retired Colonel Dasuki.
The embattled former National Security Adviser has been criticized severally for the manner he handled the security situation in the country.
His tenure witnessed escalation in deadly bomb attacks by the Islamist sect, Boko Haram.
The Boko Haram, seen
Black Male Achievement Fellows making a difference in African-American communities
Donnel Baird. PHOTO/BlocPower
By fall, an organization known as BlocPower will be helping minority churches, nonprofits and small businesses nationwide reduce their energy bills with retrofit construction projects that also create jobs in communities of color.
Another organization, Visible Men Inc., in Sarasota, Florida, is working with schools and community agencies to spread stories of successful African-American men, exposing black youths and their parents to inspirational images
By fall, an organization known as BlocPower will be helping minority churches, nonprofits and small businesses nationwide reduce their energy bills with retrofit construction projects that also create jobs in communities of color.
Another organization, Visible Men Inc., in Sarasota, Florida, is working with schools and community agencies to spread stories of successful African-American men, exposing black youths and their parents to inspirational images
Barbados on track to becoming an Entrepreneurship Hub by 2020
The Barbados Entrepreneurship Foundation Inc., (BEF) has recorded significant progress in the collaboration to ensure that Barbados is the ‘number 1 Entrepreneurial Hub in the World by 2020’. According to the BEF Programme Manager, Christopher Harper, the Foundation recently published it’s first Annual Report which highlights the main accomplishments of the BEF and it’s local, regional and international volunteer team.
One of the major achievements of the BEF is the Business
One of the major achievements of the BEF is the Business
Kenya issues Middle East jobs freeze in bid to protect its citizens
Kenya has suspended the recruitment of its citizens to work in the Middle East following rampant cases of abuse.
The Foreign Affairs ministry of Kenya, said the mostly domestic workers, who sought employment in those countries, ended up being mistreated after being promised lucrative jobs.
"The government has noted with concern, the increasing number of citizens of Kenya who have sought employment in the Middle East and ended up in distress.
"The complaints received range from
The Foreign Affairs ministry of Kenya, said the mostly domestic workers, who sought employment in those countries, ended up being mistreated after being promised lucrative jobs.
"The government has noted with concern, the increasing number of citizens of Kenya who have sought employment in the Middle East and ended up in distress.
"The complaints received range from
Nigeria working to restore calm in the north: Christmas bomb suspect arrested
Nigeria troops have arrested a suspect in the Christmas Day bombings that killed at least 44 people, state television reported, as Washington put three Boko Haram leaders on its global terror list.
In the northern State of Kaduna meanwhile, the authorities said late Thursday they would ease a 24-hour curfew imposed following clashes that have left scores dead since the weekend.
The curfew would be eased on Friday and Sunday to allow worshippers to attend prayer services at mosques and
In the northern State of Kaduna meanwhile, the authorities said late Thursday they would ease a 24-hour curfew imposed following clashes that have left scores dead since the weekend.
The curfew would be eased on Friday and Sunday to allow worshippers to attend prayer services at mosques and
LeBron James and Miami Heat are champions
Miami Heat LeBron James (C) celebrates victory in the NBA Finals after the NBA Finals game between the Miami Heat and the Oklahoma City Thunder June 21, 2012 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. PHOTO/Don Emmert/AFP/GettyImages
LeBron James looked at the crowd, knowing he had just a few moments left on the court for the season.
He waved his arms to them. They roared back. Moments later, he was atop the stage at center court, wearing a champions' hat and T-shirt, and waving
LeBron James looked at the crowd, knowing he had just a few moments left on the court for the season.
He waved his arms to them. They roared back. Moments later, he was atop the stage at center court, wearing a champions' hat and T-shirt, and waving
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Part II: Are we Intellectualizing + Rationalizing Ourselves into Oblivion?
By Ryan Elcock
In Part 1, I, illustratively, asserted that we are, indeed, intellectualizing and rationalizing ourselves into an abyss from whence we might never recover. In this Part II, I not only continue to stand my ground but also show how intellectualizing and rationalizing have led to devastating consequences primarily among blacks around the world and especially in Africa and amongst the Diaspora. The main focus of this piece will be on the twofold effect on Blacks in North America
In Part 1, I, illustratively, asserted that we are, indeed, intellectualizing and rationalizing ourselves into an abyss from whence we might never recover. In this Part II, I not only continue to stand my ground but also show how intellectualizing and rationalizing have led to devastating consequences primarily among blacks around the world and especially in Africa and amongst the Diaspora. The main focus of this piece will be on the twofold effect on Blacks in North America
Spinlet and iROKING: Online platforms rocking Africa
There are now several online and mobile music TV platforms that have started in Africa. Some like Iroko Partners started with Nollywood film and went into music, whilst others like Spinlet have started with music and could easily go into TV programming. For broadcasters, these platforms represent another way to get to their audiences and a potential opportunity for new revenue streams.
Over the past few years there have been several online music services in Africa including streaming of
Over the past few years there have been several online music services in Africa including streaming of
Why do African Americans embrace Arabs and reject Israel?
Alice Walker
The author Alice Walker is the latest African American celebrity to condemn Israel for its treatment of Palestinians by refusing to allow an Israeli publisher to translate her novel “A Color Purple.”
In a letter published on the website of the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel, Walker thanked the publisher for seeking to translate her award-winning book, but then proceeded to slam the Israeli government over a number of human rights
The author Alice Walker is the latest African American celebrity to condemn Israel for its treatment of Palestinians by refusing to allow an Israeli publisher to translate her novel “A Color Purple.”
In a letter published on the website of the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel, Walker thanked the publisher for seeking to translate her award-winning book, but then proceeded to slam the Israeli government over a number of human rights
Miami Heat, LeBron James on the brink of NBA Title
Kevin Durant (l) and LeBron James (r) in action. PHOTO/File
The only thing that can stop LeBron James’ championship coronation is another Thunder comeback.
LeBron is on LeBrink, a victory from winning his first NBA title. Appearing relaxed Wednesday, he said he has recovered well from the cramping issues that knocked him out of Game 4.
He apologized for his performance in last year’s NBA Finals and what he called his immaturity toward fans and media afterward. He appears
The only thing that can stop LeBron James’ championship coronation is another Thunder comeback.
LeBron is on LeBrink, a victory from winning his first NBA title. Appearing relaxed Wednesday, he said he has recovered well from the cramping issues that knocked him out of Game 4.
He apologized for his performance in last year’s NBA Finals and what he called his immaturity toward fans and media afterward. He appears
Digicel Jamaica locks horns with regulator over drop in mobile termination rates
(Jamaica Gleaner) - Telecommunications firm Digicel has accused Jamaica's regulator - the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) of being “unconstitutional” and setting itself up as “judge, jury and executioner”.
Digicel Jamaica declared that the utilities regulator’s actions had forced its decision to file an application last Wednesday in the Supreme Court seeking leave to proceed with a claim for judicial review of the OUR’s recent determination on interim mobile termination
Digicel Jamaica declared that the utilities regulator’s actions had forced its decision to file an application last Wednesday in the Supreme Court seeking leave to proceed with a claim for judicial review of the OUR’s recent determination on interim mobile termination
Namibia's economy to grow 4.2 percent in 2012
The global downturn could put the brakes on Namibia's economy, but analysts remain optimistic on the country's ability to shrug off external shocks given increased consumer spending and the government's loose fiscal policy.
Namibia, which relies heavily on mining and is a major uranium producer is expected to grow 4.2 percent this year, in-line with the central bank forecast of 4.2 percent and up from 3.8 percent growth last year, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday.
The poll of ten
Namibia, which relies heavily on mining and is a major uranium producer is expected to grow 4.2 percent this year, in-line with the central bank forecast of 4.2 percent and up from 3.8 percent growth last year, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday.
The poll of ten
World's first 24/7 Internet Television Network empowering African-Americans
(PRWEB) - NBTV1.com is National Black Television: "TV that Cares!". The Internet television network helps African-American young people and historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) strive toward excellence.
This Internet television network firmly supports historically black colleges and universities and the critical role they play in the advancement of African-American youth.
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This Internet television network firmly supports historically black colleges and universities and the critical role they play in the advancement of African-American youth.
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Kenya champion runners David Rudisha and Asbel Kiprop qualify for London Olympics
Kenya's David Rudisha at the New York adidas Grand Prix. PHOTO/Samsung Diamond League
World 800m record holder David Rudisha and Olympic 1,500 metres champion Asbel Kiprop began their quest for places in the London Olympics with easy wins in the Kenya trials on Thursday.
Rudisha, fresh from clocking a season's best 1:41.74 in the United States, strolled to an easy victory in one of the two heats to select the eight runners to go into Saturday's final.
"I took it nice and easy. The
World 800m record holder David Rudisha and Olympic 1,500 metres champion Asbel Kiprop began their quest for places in the London Olympics with easy wins in the Kenya trials on Thursday.
Rudisha, fresh from clocking a season's best 1:41.74 in the United States, strolled to an easy victory in one of the two heats to select the eight runners to go into Saturday's final.
"I took it nice and easy. The
Trayvon Martin case: Sandford police Chief Bill Lee fired
Former Sanford Police Chief Bill Lee speaks to the the media during a news conference as city manager Norton Bonaparte Jr. listens at left. PHOTO/Julie Fletcher/AP
The central Florida police chief who was strongly criticized for his agency's initial investigation of Trayvon Martin's slaying was fired Wednesday, city officials said.
City Manager Norton Bonaparte said in a statement that he relieved Chief Bill Lee of duty because the manager said he "determined the Police Chief needs to
The central Florida police chief who was strongly criticized for his agency's initial investigation of Trayvon Martin's slaying was fired Wednesday, city officials said.
City Manager Norton Bonaparte said in a statement that he relieved Chief Bill Lee of duty because the manager said he "determined the Police Chief needs to
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
London 2012: Sprint stars Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake have no room for error at trials
Usain Bolt receives baton from Yohan Blake at Daegu Stadium on September 4, 2011 in Daegu, South Korea. PHOTO/Mark Dadswell/Getty Images AsiaPac
Eighteen of the world's 20 fastest sprinters this year are American or Jamaican. Only six can run in the Olympic Games in London.
And there is no guarantee that one of them will be Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man. Or Yohan Blake, the world champion. Or Tyson Gay, the world's second fastest man.
Those who have paid GBP£725 (US$1,138) for
Eighteen of the world's 20 fastest sprinters this year are American or Jamaican. Only six can run in the Olympic Games in London.
And there is no guarantee that one of them will be Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man. Or Yohan Blake, the world champion. Or Tyson Gay, the world's second fastest man.
Those who have paid GBP£725 (US$1,138) for
Uganda: Power struggle fuelled by speculation that President Museveni seeks to retire
Officials and analysts say the party of Uganda's long-serving ruler appears to have split into rival factions jostling for power in anticipation of the president's possible exit.
The officials on Wednesday predicted an all-out power struggle that could pit the country's prime minister against its parliements' speaker, Ms. Rebecca Kadaga.
President Yoweri Museveni called an emergency meeting of top party officials on Tuesday after his party's defeat last week in a parliamentary
The officials on Wednesday predicted an all-out power struggle that could pit the country's prime minister against its parliements' speaker, Ms. Rebecca Kadaga.
President Yoweri Museveni called an emergency meeting of top party officials on Tuesday after his party's defeat last week in a parliamentary
Successful African American companies to watch in 2012
We profile some of the most successful African American companies to watch in 2012.
Company: Cannon Industries
Rank: Number 83 on the BlackEnterprise100s Industrial/Service list
Jack Cannon - CEO and founder Cannon Industries. PHOTO/Cannon Industries
Business: Metal fabrication, metal stampings, machining
Location: Rochester, New York
Company: RYCARS Construction LLC.
Rank: Number 100 on the BlackEnterprise100s Industrial/Service list
Ryan and Stephanie Burks
Company: Cannon Industries
Rank: Number 83 on the BlackEnterprise100s Industrial/Service list
Jack Cannon - CEO and founder Cannon Industries. PHOTO/Cannon Industries
Business: Metal fabrication, metal stampings, machining
Location: Rochester, New York
Company: RYCARS Construction LLC.
Rank: Number 100 on the BlackEnterprise100s Industrial/Service list
Ryan and Stephanie Burks
FATCA: Jamaica hinting on agreement with the US
Jamaica is now the the latest jurisdiction to raise the possibility of concluding a bilateral agreement with the United States to implement the Foreign Account Tax Compliant Act (FATCA).
FATCA, which was enacted in 2010 by the US government as part of provisions under the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act, is an important development in efforts by the US to combat tax evasion by US taxpayers with investments in offshore accounts.
(More: Caribbean banks concerned about
FATCA, which was enacted in 2010 by the US government as part of provisions under the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act, is an important development in efforts by the US to combat tax evasion by US taxpayers with investments in offshore accounts.
(More: Caribbean banks concerned about
South Africa exhibits growing global clout: To lend the IMF $2 billion
South Africa’s US$ 2 billion commitment to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) emergency resources fund a sign of the country’s ability to assist in efforts to protect global economy from further deterioration.
South Africa has displayed its global clout by pledging to lend a chunk of its foreign exchange reserves to the IMF, as part of a broad-based move to bolster the institution’s firewall against another international financial crisis.
The decision was taken at a summit of
South Africa has displayed its global clout by pledging to lend a chunk of its foreign exchange reserves to the IMF, as part of a broad-based move to bolster the institution’s firewall against another international financial crisis.
The decision was taken at a summit of
Election 2012:Obama national security record gives Romney limited opportunities to challenge commander in chief
U.S. President Obama (l) and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney (r). PHOTO/File
President Barack Obama’s not-so-secret counterterrorism fight against al-Qaida in Yemen and Somalia, the killing of Osama bin Laden and strong hints of a cyber war against Iran give Republicans few openings to challenge the commander in chief.
This aggressive national security policy has undercut the derisive label Republicans have successfully attached to Democrats in the past: the
President Barack Obama’s not-so-secret counterterrorism fight against al-Qaida in Yemen and Somalia, the killing of Osama bin Laden and strong hints of a cyber war against Iran give Republicans few openings to challenge the commander in chief.
This aggressive national security policy has undercut the derisive label Republicans have successfully attached to Democrats in the past: the
Didier Drogba signs 2 year contract with Shanghai Shenhua
Didier Drogba of Chelsea celebrates after he scored their second goal during the FA Cup Final match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on May 5, 2012. PHOTO/Shaun Botterill
One month after sealing Chelsea's victory in the European Champions League final, Didier Drogba signed with Shanghai Shenhua on a two-year contract that will reportedly make him China's highest-paid player.
Shanghai confirmed the signing on Wednesday, and Drogba said on his website he will join the
One month after sealing Chelsea's victory in the European Champions League final, Didier Drogba signed with Shanghai Shenhua on a two-year contract that will reportedly make him China's highest-paid player.
Shanghai confirmed the signing on Wednesday, and Drogba said on his website he will join the
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Haiti President Martelly signs new constitution into law
A new constitution that takes effect Tuesday gives 2 million citizens of Haiti living abroad more rights in their homeland, including the ability to run for some posts in government.
The amendments were approved last year but Haiti President Michel Martelly blocked them at the time because of unspecified errors.
The new constitution also paves the way for new Senate elections that would give Martelly a chance to bolster his now-tiny bloc of supporters in the legislature.
He fired
The amendments were approved last year but Haiti President Michel Martelly blocked them at the time because of unspecified errors.
The new constitution also paves the way for new Senate elections that would give Martelly a chance to bolster his now-tiny bloc of supporters in the legislature.
He fired
East Africa becoming world's fastest growing gas hub as Tanzania discovers more natural gas reserves
Tanzania has nearly tripled its estimate of recoverable natural gas reserves to up to 28.74 trillion cubic feet from 10 trillion and plans to introduce new legislation later this year to regulate the gas industry.
Tanzania raised its estimate after huge recent discoveries in the east African country's deep-water offshore region.
Tanzania Energy and Minerals Minister Sospeter Muhongo said the recoverable gas reserves are estimated at 20.97 trillion cubic feet offshore and 4.27-7.77
Tanzania raised its estimate after huge recent discoveries in the east African country's deep-water offshore region.
Tanzania Energy and Minerals Minister Sospeter Muhongo said the recoverable gas reserves are estimated at 20.97 trillion cubic feet offshore and 4.27-7.77
Profile: Christopher Che, CEO and founder of Che International Group LLC
Christopher Che, CEO and founder of Che International Group
Christoper Che, the CEO and founder of Che International Group, LLC., is a man who has turned "something small into something big" from US$50 to US$ 20 million, he emigrated from Cameroon to the United States with small bills in his pocket, now he runs a label printing company (among others).
The Che International Group (CIG) was founded with the goal of targeting and acquiring established and high performing companies in
Christoper Che, the CEO and founder of Che International Group, LLC., is a man who has turned "something small into something big" from US$50 to US$ 20 million, he emigrated from Cameroon to the United States with small bills in his pocket, now he runs a label printing company (among others).
The Che International Group (CIG) was founded with the goal of targeting and acquiring established and high performing companies in
Monserrat Premier Reuben Meade facing no-confidence motion
Montserrat Premier Reuben Meade. PHOTO/File
Opposition Leader Donaldson Romeo has filed a motion of no confidence in the government of Premier Reuben Meade accusing him of engaging in several recent decisions that may have negative implications for the political and economic future of the Territory.
The motion is to be debated when the Legislative Council meets on June 26.
“Recent controversial import tariff increases, the Memorandum of Understanding signed with the Foreign and
Opposition Leader Donaldson Romeo has filed a motion of no confidence in the government of Premier Reuben Meade accusing him of engaging in several recent decisions that may have negative implications for the political and economic future of the Territory.
The motion is to be debated when the Legislative Council meets on June 26.
“Recent controversial import tariff increases, the Memorandum of Understanding signed with the Foreign and
Nigeria: Boko Haram Islamist sect unleashes multiple attacks
The Nigerian Red Cross says at least 25 people have died after a radical Islamist sect launched multiple attacks in the northeastern city of Damaturu.
Nigerian Red Cross official Andronicus Adeyemo said Tuesday that 20 of the dead were civilians.
Police say suspected radical sect members (Boko Haram) launched the attacks soon after they committed a trio of deadly church attacks in a northern state.
Yobe State police chief Patrick Egbuniwe said Boko Haram members started attacking
Nigerian Red Cross official Andronicus Adeyemo said Tuesday that 20 of the dead were civilians.
Police say suspected radical sect members (Boko Haram) launched the attacks soon after they committed a trio of deadly church attacks in a northern state.
Yobe State police chief Patrick Egbuniwe said Boko Haram members started attacking
The Bahamas has oil reserves of about 4.3 billion barrels
A new report by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) has assessed The Bahamas platform as holding up to 4.3 billion barrels.
The study, entitled "Assessment of Undiscovered Conventional Oil and Gas Resources of South America and the Caribbean, 2012", provides an objective, third-party examination of this country's oil reserves. According to the report, The Bahamas has an average potential of 1.9 billion barrels of recoverable oil.
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The study, entitled "Assessment of Undiscovered Conventional Oil and Gas Resources of South America and the Caribbean, 2012", provides an objective, third-party examination of this country's oil reserves. According to the report, The Bahamas has an average potential of 1.9 billion barrels of recoverable oil.
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Election 2012: Obama immigration announcement a game changer?
U.S. President Obama (l) and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney (r). PHOTO/File
President Barack Obama is winning the opening round in the battle over immigration, according to a Bloomberg poll released today, putting Republicans on the defensive with his decision to end the deportations of some illegal immigrants brought to the U.S. as children.
Sixty-four percent of likely voters surveyed after Obama's June 15 announcement said they agreed with the policy, while 30 percent
President Barack Obama is winning the opening round in the battle over immigration, according to a Bloomberg poll released today, putting Republicans on the defensive with his decision to end the deportations of some illegal immigrants brought to the U.S. as children.
Sixty-four percent of likely voters surveyed after Obama's June 15 announcement said they agreed with the policy, while 30 percent
South Africa's Telkom stock surge on nationalization report
(Reuters) - Shares in Telkom SA Ltd., surged nearly 8 percent in early trade on Tuesday after a report said its top shareholder, the South African government, could be planning to buy the outstanding stock in the struggling company.
Telkom, in which the government owns more than a 50 percent stake jointly with the state-run pension fund, was up 3.8 percent at 21.14 rand (US$2.57) by 0953 GMT (0553 EST), on track for its biggest percentage gain in more than three months.
Citing a
Telkom, in which the government owns more than a 50 percent stake jointly with the state-run pension fund, was up 3.8 percent at 21.14 rand (US$2.57) by 0953 GMT (0553 EST), on track for its biggest percentage gain in more than three months.
Citing a
Monday, June 18, 2012
Israel begins the deportation of African migrants
A South Sudanese boy holds onto the arm of an Israeli aid worker as he boards a bus at the south Tel Aviv bus station to be delivered to Ben Gurion Airport, 17 June 2012, as Israel deports hundreds of African migrants. PHOTO/Jim Hollander/EPA
(Reuters) - Israel has deported a planeload of migrants to South Sudan early on Monday, the first of a series of weekly repatriation flights intended as a stepping stone to dealing with much greater influxes of migrants from Sudan and
(Reuters) - Israel has deported a planeload of migrants to South Sudan early on Monday, the first of a series of weekly repatriation flights intended as a stepping stone to dealing with much greater influxes of migrants from Sudan and
Second strain of cholera found in Haiti
Cholera has two faces in Haiti. Alongside the strain causing an epidemic is another that does not lead to epidemics but can cause severe symptoms. Better sanitation is key to fighting it.
Since an outbreak in October 2010, epidemic cholera has killed at least 7500 people in Haiti. Epidemiological and DNA studies have shown that the outbreak was caused by the "El Tor" strain of Vibrio cholerae bacteria probably carried by Nepalese peacekeepers.
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Since an outbreak in October 2010, epidemic cholera has killed at least 7500 people in Haiti. Epidemiological and DNA studies have shown that the outbreak was caused by the "El Tor" strain of Vibrio cholerae bacteria probably carried by Nepalese peacekeepers.
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Magic Johnson partners with Clear Health Alliance and the University of Miami to fight HIV/AIDS
Earvin “Magic” Johnson. PHOTO/File
Former NBA star Magic Johnson is bringing his fight against HIV and AIDS to Miami.
On Monday, the hall-of-famer was in Miami to announce that his Magic Johnson Enterprises has teamed up with Clear Health Alliance and the University of Miami to provide a new health plan for people diagnosed with HIV/AIDS.
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Former NBA star Magic Johnson is bringing his fight against HIV and AIDS to Miami.
On Monday, the hall-of-famer was in Miami to announce that his Magic Johnson Enterprises has teamed up with Clear Health Alliance and the University of Miami to provide a new health plan for people diagnosed with HIV/AIDS.
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Young entrepreneurs working to bring more African Americans to the Silicon Valley
After the airing of CNN's "Black in America: The New Promised Land - Silicon Valley," a new dream was realized for many hopeful black entrepreneurs. Each year there are many new successful Silicon Valley startups, but black-owned tech companies are still not reaching the same potential. Silicon Valley continues to be dominated by mostly young, white male entrepreneurs.
Two ambitious African-American entrepreneurs hope to change this with their business, CorQuests. Nolan Ford and Adenike
Two ambitious African-American entrepreneurs hope to change this with their business, CorQuests. Nolan Ford and Adenike
How Ethiopia Can Save Africa [Again]
Washington DC is the capital city of the world’s biggest economy. It is also the place many countries come to make or break themselves. Some African countries have become the brunt of polite jokes and diplomatic politeness because of their own inability to articulate what they want; while others have managed to dust themselves and receive as much respect as is available. One of those latter countries is Ethiopia.
Although this country does not have as much freedom as would be expected
Although this country does not have as much freedom as would be expected
Nigeria: Court reinstates Dangote as president of Stock Exchange
Aliko Dangote. PHOTO/Mike Hutchings/Reuters
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, will on Tuesday return back to the office of the President of the Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE), following last Friday’s ruling by the Court of Appeal in Lagos upholding his three appeals against cases that led to the nullification of his election as president of the exchange in March 2010.
Dangote was elected the 17th president of the NSE in August 2009 based on a unanimous acclamation by the council
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, will on Tuesday return back to the office of the President of the Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE), following last Friday’s ruling by the Court of Appeal in Lagos upholding his three appeals against cases that led to the nullification of his election as president of the exchange in March 2010.
Dangote was elected the 17th president of the NSE in August 2009 based on a unanimous acclamation by the council
CDB optimistic about reversing credit downgrades
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) “will spare no effort” to ensure that the way it does business will not put it in line for any more Standard and Poor’s or Moody’s downgrades.
This was the pledge made by CDB president Dr Warren Smith in a media release issued in the face of regional criticism over the credit rating downgrades meted out to the bank by the two influential United States-based ratings agencies within less than a month.
(More: Standard & Poor’s downgrades the
This was the pledge made by CDB president Dr Warren Smith in a media release issued in the face of regional criticism over the credit rating downgrades meted out to the bank by the two influential United States-based ratings agencies within less than a month.
(More: Standard & Poor’s downgrades the
Michael Nutter is new president of US Conference of Mayors
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter. PHOTO/Mitchell Leff
Michael Nutter, the mayor of Philadelphia, has been named 70th president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
Nutter assumed the post Saturday at the organization's annual meeting in Orlando and gave his inaugural address entitled “Moving America's Cities Forward.”
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Michael Nutter, the mayor of Philadelphia, has been named 70th president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
Nutter assumed the post Saturday at the organization's annual meeting in Orlando and gave his inaugural address entitled “Moving America's Cities Forward.”
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Kenya's James Mwangi named Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2012
James Mwangi, CEO, Equity Bank, Kenya. PHOTO/File
James Mwangi, the CEO of Kenya’s Equity Bank Limited was today named the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2012 at an awards ceremony held in Monte Carlo’s Salle des Etoiles.
Mwangi, was picked from among the 59 country finalists vying for the title across 51 countries, each of whom had already been named the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Award in their home country.
Equity Bank is the largest bank by customer base
James Mwangi, the CEO of Kenya’s Equity Bank Limited was today named the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2012 at an awards ceremony held in Monte Carlo’s Salle des Etoiles.
Mwangi, was picked from among the 59 country finalists vying for the title across 51 countries, each of whom had already been named the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Award in their home country.
Equity Bank is the largest bank by customer base
Cracks in Trinidad & Tobago ruling coalition as Movement for Social Justice political party leaves
Trinidad’s Movement for Social Justice (MSJ) political party has withdrawn from the country’s People’s Partnership coalition government.
The move was made by MSJ head David Abdulah, who informed Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar of his decision.
The Prime Minister said she received his letter of resignation from the Trinidad Senate and respected the party’s decision.
In a statement, Persad-Bissessar spoke of a series of demands purportedly made by Abdullah in recent
The move was made by MSJ head David Abdulah, who informed Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar of his decision.
The Prime Minister said she received his letter of resignation from the Trinidad Senate and respected the party’s decision.
In a statement, Persad-Bissessar spoke of a series of demands purportedly made by Abdullah in recent
Election 2012: Bypassing Congress - the new Obama approach
U.S. President Barack Obama (l) and Republican presidential candidate., Mitt Romney
There’s not much President Barack Obama can do to boost the economy in the next five months, and that alone might cost him the November election. But on a range of social issues, Obama is bypassing Congress and aggressively using his executive powers to make it easier for gays to marry, women to obtain birth control, and, now, young illegal immigrants to avoid deportation.
It’s a political gamble
There’s not much President Barack Obama can do to boost the economy in the next five months, and that alone might cost him the November election. But on a range of social issues, Obama is bypassing Congress and aggressively using his executive powers to make it easier for gays to marry, women to obtain birth control, and, now, young illegal immigrants to avoid deportation.
It’s a political gamble
Nigeria: Church attack toll by Boko Haram rises to 21
Suicide bombers belonging to the radical Islamist sect, Boko Haram, killed 21 people in attacks on three churches in Nigeria during Sunday services, exacerbating religious tensions in a nation that is almost evenly divided between Muslims and Christians.
Authorities arrested one of the bombers who survived, said Kaduna State police chief Mohammed Abubakar Jinjiri, but he declined to say who police suspect was responsible for the bombings.
It was the third Sunday in a row that deadly
Authorities arrested one of the bombers who survived, said Kaduna State police chief Mohammed Abubakar Jinjiri, but he declined to say who police suspect was responsible for the bombings.
It was the third Sunday in a row that deadly
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Didier Drogba: Next move will be interesting
Didier Drogba of Chelsea holds the UEFA Champions League trophy after his team’s final soccer match against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena in Munich, May 19, 2012. PHOTO/Dylan Martinez/Reuters
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba will announce his future in the coming days, with Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua favourites to secure his signature.
Drogba, 34, will be without a club when his contract with Chelsea expires at the end of June and has told media outlets his next move will
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba will announce his future in the coming days, with Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua favourites to secure his signature.
Drogba, 34, will be without a club when his contract with Chelsea expires at the end of June and has told media outlets his next move will
Haiti is open for business - Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe
The Prime Minister of Haiti, Laurent Lamothe says his country is making headway two-and-a-half years after an earthquake claimed the lives of 300,000 people and left 1.5 million others homeless.
In a recent interview, Lamothe told reporters that the government of Haiti has moved 250,000 people out of tents they had been living in and relocated them to homes, but he admits more still needs to be done.
The magnitude 7.0 quake on January 12, 2010 reduced dozens of government and private
In a recent interview, Lamothe told reporters that the government of Haiti has moved 250,000 people out of tents they had been living in and relocated them to homes, but he admits more still needs to be done.
The magnitude 7.0 quake on January 12, 2010 reduced dozens of government and private
Rodney King, whose beating by police led to 1992 LA race riots, dead at 47
Rodney King signs copies of his book "The Riot Within" at the African American Museum of Philadelphia in April 2012. PHOTO/William T. Wade Jr/Startraksphot
Rodney King, the African American motorist whose 1991 videotaped beating by Los Angeles police officers was the touchstone for one of the most destructive race riots in the United States' history, died Sunday. He was 47.
King’s fiancé called 911 at 5:25 a.m. to report that she found him at the bottom of the swimming pool at their
Rodney King, the African American motorist whose 1991 videotaped beating by Los Angeles police officers was the touchstone for one of the most destructive race riots in the United States' history, died Sunday. He was 47.
King’s fiancé called 911 at 5:25 a.m. to report that she found him at the bottom of the swimming pool at their
West Indies lost to England in 1st ODI
West Indies vs England in action. PHOTO/Getty Images
Ian Bell struck his second one-day international hundred to lead England to a 114-run victory over West Indies in the first One Day International (ODI) on Saturday.
Bell, who scored 126 from 117 balls in a knock that included 12 boundaries and a six at The Rose Bowl, justified his recall to the ODI team for the first time in nearly eight months as England reached 288-6 after being put in to bat.
The West Indies reply got off to a
Ian Bell struck his second one-day international hundred to lead England to a 114-run victory over West Indies in the first One Day International (ODI) on Saturday.
Bell, who scored 126 from 117 balls in a knock that included 12 boundaries and a six at The Rose Bowl, justified his recall to the ODI team for the first time in nearly eight months as England reached 288-6 after being put in to bat.
The West Indies reply got off to a
Saturday, June 16, 2012
100 Black Men of America, Inc. Takes a Leadership Role in Educating and Mentoring African American Men About Prostate Cancer
(PRNewswire-USNewswire) - 100 Black Men of America, Inc., Chairman Albert E. Dotson, Jr., the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. release an official statement on prostate cancer, in an effort to save lives of countless men who are at the highest risk of developing prostate cancer.
In response to the new PSA Recommendations from the US Preventative Task Force, the 100 has taken a leadership role in clarifying existing information and they will
In response to the new PSA Recommendations from the US Preventative Task Force, the 100 has taken a leadership role in clarifying existing information and they will
Mali: ECOWAS looking to intervene militarily to restore constitutional order
The Economic Community of West African states (ECOWAS) is urging the UN Security Council to adopt a resolution that would authorize any military action it takes in Mali, where a junta-led coup toppled the democratically elected government and Islamists and rebels then over-ran the north and declared independence.
Top officials of ECOWAS met behind closed doors on Friday with Security Council ambassadors to discuss the crisis in Mali.
Council diplomats, speaking on condition of
Top officials of ECOWAS met behind closed doors on Friday with Security Council ambassadors to discuss the crisis in Mali.
Council diplomats, speaking on condition of
Friday, June 15, 2012
Racial profiling a troubling ‘rite of passage’ for many black males and sometimes females
Last summer, three of my cycling buddies and I headed out for one of our regular, “let’s-see-who-can-suffer-the-most” bike rides in the rolling hills of Caledon, northwest of Toronto. The four of us, along with our bikes, loaded into a rickety old van for a short drive along serene country roads to our starting point for the ride. It should be noted that once the bikes are in, there is only room for the driver and one passenger. On this day, however, one of us rode in back with the
Caribbean banks concerned about potential impact of new US legislation
Regional banking institutions have expressed concern over the likely consequences for banking in the region over US legislation that could lead to capital flight, loss of customers and the possible revocation of visas.
Representatives of Caribbean Banks and other institutions were met in St. Lucia Thursday, to discuss the implications of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), which seeks to discourage, deter and detect offshore tax evasion by US citizens who hold assets abroad,
Representatives of Caribbean Banks and other institutions were met in St. Lucia Thursday, to discuss the implications of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), which seeks to discourage, deter and detect offshore tax evasion by US citizens who hold assets abroad,
Could Africa be world's next manufacturing hub?
With domestic labor costs rising, many Asian manufacturing producers are now looking to relocate their factories in other regions of the world. Could Africa replace Asia and/or China as the world's next manufacturing hub?
To be sure, Africa has a number of manufacturing advantages that it has yet to realize. Besides low labor costs and abundant resources, these include duty-free and quota-free access to U.S. and EU markets for light manufactures under the Africa Growth and Opportunity
To be sure, Africa has a number of manufacturing advantages that it has yet to realize. Besides low labor costs and abundant resources, these include duty-free and quota-free access to U.S. and EU markets for light manufactures under the Africa Growth and Opportunity
Obama administation to offer immunity to certain immigrants
U.S. President Barack Obama. PHOTO/File
The Obama administration will stop deporting and begin granting work permits to younger illegal immigrants who came to the U.S. as children and have since led law-abiding lives. The election-year initiative addresses a top priority of an influential Latino electorate that has been vocal in its opposition to administration deportation policies.
The policy change, described to The Associated Press by two senior administration officials, will affect
The Obama administration will stop deporting and begin granting work permits to younger illegal immigrants who came to the U.S. as children and have since led law-abiding lives. The election-year initiative addresses a top priority of an influential Latino electorate that has been vocal in its opposition to administration deportation policies.
The policy change, described to The Associated Press by two senior administration officials, will affect
The Bahamas promoting medical tourism: $5 million stem cell clinic approved
An American investor has received approval from the Bahamas Ministry of Health to develop a cutting-edge clinic on Grand Bahama specializing in stem cell therapy.
Okyanos Heart Institute will spend US$5 million on equipment and construction to bring the island's first formidable medical tourism product to life.
Geared towards "last chance" cardiac patients, the procedure involves the extraction of stem cells from body fat. While the method has been approved by regulators in the
Okyanos Heart Institute will spend US$5 million on equipment and construction to bring the island's first formidable medical tourism product to life.
Geared towards "last chance" cardiac patients, the procedure involves the extraction of stem cells from body fat. While the method has been approved by regulators in the
Fatou Bensouda of Gambia sworn in as new ICC prosecutor
ICC chief prosecutor., Fatou Bensouda. PHOTO/File
Fatou Bensouda of Gambia was sworn in Friday as the International Criminal Court's new chief prosecutor, saying she was ready to lead the fight against the world's worst war criminals.
"I Fatou Bensouda, solemnly undertake that I will perform my duties and exercise my powers as prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, honorably, faithfully impartially and conscientiously," she said at a ceremony in The Hague.
The 51-year-old
Fatou Bensouda of Gambia was sworn in Friday as the International Criminal Court's new chief prosecutor, saying she was ready to lead the fight against the world's worst war criminals.
"I Fatou Bensouda, solemnly undertake that I will perform my duties and exercise my powers as prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, honorably, faithfully impartially and conscientiously," she said at a ceremony in The Hague.
The 51-year-old
Thursday, June 14, 2012
The new Tiger Woods is pretty good
Tiger Woods watches his shot during the first round of the 2012 U.S. Open golf tournament.,June 14, 2012.PHOTO/Reuters
The low hooking iron that curled up near the flagstick on the fourth hole was reminiscent of something, sure. So, too, was the pair of iron shots that collectively traveled 498 yards on the next hole, setting up a 35-foot putt that slam dunked into the cup for rare back-to-back birdies on the toughest stretch of a very tough Olympic Club course.
We've seen it before, so
The low hooking iron that curled up near the flagstick on the fourth hole was reminiscent of something, sure. So, too, was the pair of iron shots that collectively traveled 498 yards on the next hole, setting up a 35-foot putt that slam dunked into the cup for rare back-to-back birdies on the toughest stretch of a very tough Olympic Club course.
We've seen it before, so
A Whole MEST Of Startups Emerges In Ghana
The Meltwater Entreprenerial School of Technology (MEST) in Ghana was founded in February 2008.
MEST, started out with modest aims: to take the brightest and most willing minds they could find, and put them through a rigorous two year training programme to become tech entrepreneurs.
The results have been very promising.
Here is a list of Tech startups as a result of the MEST program:
Oyyah
Think of this as a kind of Dropbox for your most recent files. People want to access
MEST, started out with modest aims: to take the brightest and most willing minds they could find, and put them through a rigorous two year training programme to become tech entrepreneurs.
The results have been very promising.
Here is a list of Tech startups as a result of the MEST program:
Oyyah
Think of this as a kind of Dropbox for your most recent files. People want to access
Profile: Deryl McKissack - owner and CEO of McKissack and McKissack, Architects & Engineers
Deryl McKissack, president and CEO of McKissack and McKissack. PHOTO/Cliff Owen/AP
Deryl McKissack is the owner and chief executive officer of the D.C.-based McKissack & McKissack, a woman/minority-owned business that specializes in architecture and interiors along with project and construction management.
Her grandfather, Moses McKissack III of Tennessee, launched the family's construction business 107 years ago. Eventually, her father William DeBerry McKissack, inherited the
Deryl McKissack is the owner and chief executive officer of the D.C.-based McKissack & McKissack, a woman/minority-owned business that specializes in architecture and interiors along with project and construction management.
Her grandfather, Moses McKissack III of Tennessee, launched the family's construction business 107 years ago. Eventually, her father William DeBerry McKissack, inherited the
Kenya Airways looking to cut costs after profits fall
Kenya Airways, Africa's third-biggest airline is looking to implement cost-cutting measures affecting staff, procurement, and fuel use.
This comes after a sharp rise in its fuel bill hit annual profits by over 50 percent.
Chief executive officer Titus Naikuni revealed the cost-cutting measures would be far-reaching and affecting procurement, staff productivity and fuel costs but would be preceded by a thorough review of the airline's cost structures.
"You can't let costs run away
This comes after a sharp rise in its fuel bill hit annual profits by over 50 percent.
Chief executive officer Titus Naikuni revealed the cost-cutting measures would be far-reaching and affecting procurement, staff productivity and fuel costs but would be preceded by a thorough review of the airline's cost structures.
"You can't let costs run away
Haiti rises from the ashes - Economy contiues to grow
Haiti’s economy is moving in a positive direction, though at a level below that projected by the International Monetary Fund’s Extended Credit Facility arrangement, the IMF said following the conclusion of its mission to Haiti.
“The economy continues to grow, albeit below the levels projected in the ECF-supported programme, which remains broadly on track,” the fund said in a statement. “The slowdown in public investment, associated with the process of political transition over
“The economy continues to grow, albeit below the levels projected in the ECF-supported programme, which remains broadly on track,” the fund said in a statement. “The slowdown in public investment, associated with the process of political transition over
Election 2012: President Obama re-election in doubt?
A growing chorus of once-confident Democrats now say President Barack Obama could lose the November election.
The hand-wringing reflects real worries among Democrats about Obama’s ability to beat Republican rival Mitt Romney, who has proven to be a stronger candidate than many expected. But it’s also a political strategy aimed at rallying major donors who may have become complacent.
Interviews with a dozen Democratic strategists and fundraisers across the country show an
The hand-wringing reflects real worries among Democrats about Obama’s ability to beat Republican rival Mitt Romney, who has proven to be a stronger candidate than many expected. But it’s also a political strategy aimed at rallying major donors who may have become complacent.
Interviews with a dozen Democratic strategists and fundraisers across the country show an
Large quantities of natural gas discovered in Tanzania
(Reuters) - Norwegian oil company Statoil and partner ExxonMobil have made a large gas discovery in the Statoil-operated Block 2 license in Tanzania, the company said in a statement on Thursday.
The new high-impact discovery has a preliminary resource estimate of 3 trillion cubic feet of gas in place.
"The result from Lavani, which is only 16 kilometers south of our recent Zafarani discovery, confirms the high potential in Block 2. We are also pleased to announce that the recently
The new high-impact discovery has a preliminary resource estimate of 3 trillion cubic feet of gas in place.
"The result from Lavani, which is only 16 kilometers south of our recent Zafarani discovery, confirms the high potential in Block 2. We are also pleased to announce that the recently
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Part 1: Are We Intellectualizing and Rationalizing Ourselves into Oblivion?
If someone asked me whether we were intellectualizing and rationalizing ourselves into oblivion, I'd have to say 'Yes We Are!' In our quest to attain knowledge, we also appear to be opening ourselves to being duped as we but lack the wisdom to understand how to use knowledge we attain. Similar to the emperor in the famous story, The Emperor’s New Clothes, we no longer admit the obvious in all its simplicity, but accept the obscure and the complex because after all, like that old Microsoft
Standard & Poor’s downgrades the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB)
Standard & Poor’s credit agency here has downgraded the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) from (AAA) Triple A, the firm’s highest rating, stating that its risk management has weakened.
“We lowered the long-term issuer credit rating on the bank to ‘AA+’ from ‘AAA’ and affirmed the ‘A-1+’ short-term rating,” said the Wall Street-based Standard & Poor’s Rating Services (S&P) in a statement issued on Wednesday.
(More: Moody’s downgrades the CDB)
But it added,
“We lowered the long-term issuer credit rating on the bank to ‘AA+’ from ‘AAA’ and affirmed the ‘A-1+’ short-term rating,” said the Wall Street-based Standard & Poor’s Rating Services (S&P) in a statement issued on Wednesday.
(More: Moody’s downgrades the CDB)
But it added,
Rev. Fred Luter poised to become first African-American president of the Southern Baptist Convention
Rev. Fred Luter acknowledges the crowd at the Southern Baptist Convention prior to to being elected as the first African-American vice president of the organization, Tuesday, June 14, 2011. PHOTO/Ross D. Franklin/AP
Four months ago, two African-American pastors stood in a hallway of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Nashville headquarters looking at a row of white faces.
The portraits of the 56 convention presidents since the denomination’s 1845 founding are in large picture frames
Four months ago, two African-American pastors stood in a hallway of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Nashville headquarters looking at a row of white faces.
The portraits of the 56 convention presidents since the denomination’s 1845 founding are in large picture frames
Dangote targeting $35-40 billion on London Stock Exchange listing
Aliko Dangote
(Reuters) - Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is targeting a market capitalization of US$35-40 billion for his cement company when he lists it in London next year, and the money will be used to pay off investors including himself, he told reporters on Wednesday.
"It depends on the market, but it should be something like US$35 to US$40 billion dollars. We are targeting something like that," Dangote said of the secondary listing in London that is planned for late next
(Reuters) - Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is targeting a market capitalization of US$35-40 billion for his cement company when he lists it in London next year, and the money will be used to pay off investors including himself, he told reporters on Wednesday.
"It depends on the market, but it should be something like US$35 to US$40 billion dollars. We are targeting something like that," Dangote said of the secondary listing in London that is planned for late next
Analysis: The United Nations legacy in Haiti
Haitians protesting the presence of the United Nations peace keepers. PHOTO/File
The accomplishments of the UN peacekeeping mission in Haiti have been overshadowed by scandals, from a cholera outbreak to sexual abuse cases. How will this affect future missions?
When the United Nations deployed peacekeepers to Haiti in 2004, its troops were charged with restoring order following the tumultuous departure of then-president Jean Bertrand Aristide. Their presence brought a much-needed calm after
The accomplishments of the UN peacekeeping mission in Haiti have been overshadowed by scandals, from a cholera outbreak to sexual abuse cases. How will this affect future missions?
When the United Nations deployed peacekeepers to Haiti in 2004, its troops were charged with restoring order following the tumultuous departure of then-president Jean Bertrand Aristide. Their presence brought a much-needed calm after
Election 2012: No evidence that Obama is losing support among black voters
U.S. President Barack Obama (l) and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney(r). PHOTO/File
A new North Carolina poll conducted by the automated pollster (and Democratic affiliated) Public Policy Polling has set the political world on its head, suggested that not only has former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney made up significant ground on President Obama in the swing state but that the incumbent is losing roughly one in every five black voters in the Tarheel State.
Here’s the
A new North Carolina poll conducted by the automated pollster (and Democratic affiliated) Public Policy Polling has set the political world on its head, suggested that not only has former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney made up significant ground on President Obama in the swing state but that the incumbent is losing roughly one in every five black voters in the Tarheel State.
Here’s the
Stelios Haji-Ioannou to launch low cost African airline - Fastjet
Fastjet: Stelios Haji-Ioannou investing in low-cost African airline
An African low-cost airline, which is the brainchild of easyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, has moved closer to take off.
Sir Stelios, who first revealed his plans to launch a new budget carrier called Fastjet in September last year, has taken a 5 percent stake in a new venture which is expected to operate in Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana and Angola.
The service came a step closer after investment company Rubicon
An African low-cost airline, which is the brainchild of easyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, has moved closer to take off.
Sir Stelios, who first revealed his plans to launch a new budget carrier called Fastjet in September last year, has taken a 5 percent stake in a new venture which is expected to operate in Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana and Angola.
The service came a step closer after investment company Rubicon
Grenada Prime Minister Thomas announces cabinet reshuffle
Grenada Prime Minister Tillman Thomas. PHOTO/File
Grenada Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has announced a cabinet reshuffle.
(More: Grenada Prime Minister Thomas to re-shuffle cabinet after surviving no confidence motion)
Changes in portfolios involving members Sylvester Quarless and Glynis Roberts were announced on Tuesday evening.
Quarless becomes Minister of labor, social security and development while Ms. Roberts becomes Minister of environment, foreign trade and export
Grenada Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has announced a cabinet reshuffle.
(More: Grenada Prime Minister Thomas to re-shuffle cabinet after surviving no confidence motion)
Changes in portfolios involving members Sylvester Quarless and Glynis Roberts were announced on Tuesday evening.
Quarless becomes Minister of labor, social security and development while Ms. Roberts becomes Minister of environment, foreign trade and export
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Natasha Trethewey named 19th US poet laureate
Natasha Trethewey. PHOTO/AP
Natasha Trethewey began writing poems after a personal tragedy.
While Trethewey was a college freshman, her mother was killed by a stepfather Tretheway had long feared.
"I started writing poems as a response to that great loss, much the way that people responded, for example, after 9/11," she told The Associated Press. "People who never had written poems or turned much to poetry turned to it at that moment because it seems like the only thing that can
Natasha Trethewey began writing poems after a personal tragedy.
While Trethewey was a college freshman, her mother was killed by a stepfather Tretheway had long feared.
"I started writing poems as a response to that great loss, much the way that people responded, for example, after 9/11," she told The Associated Press. "People who never had written poems or turned much to poetry turned to it at that moment because it seems like the only thing that can
How Africa is embracing cloud technology on its own terms
“If it works in Africa, it will work anywhere.” That’s the tagline of Shimba Technologies, a Nairobi (Kenya)-based mobile app developer. And it could lead to the ultimate proving ground for the cloud in corporate America.
While the problems Africa faces in terms of making cloud computing work are uniquely African, the solutions developed there could help to provide more universal access to Internet and cloud services elsewhere—including underserved areas in the United
While the problems Africa faces in terms of making cloud computing work are uniquely African, the solutions developed there could help to provide more universal access to Internet and cloud services elsewhere—including underserved areas in the United
More African-American donors needed for rare blood disorder
Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts
The diagnosis of Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts has brought attention to a rare blood disorder.
Roberts announced Monday on the ABC show that she would begin treatment for myelodysplastic syndrome the next day. She said her sister is virtually a perfect match for a bone marrow transplant, but a good match is hard to find, especially in the African-American community.
Only 7 percent of the 10 million people registered with them as
The diagnosis of Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts has brought attention to a rare blood disorder.
Roberts announced Monday on the ABC show that she would begin treatment for myelodysplastic syndrome the next day. She said her sister is virtually a perfect match for a bone marrow transplant, but a good match is hard to find, especially in the African-American community.
Only 7 percent of the 10 million people registered with them as
Final blow - REDjet assets to be sold
(Barbados Nation) - The last airplane belonging to REDjet left Barbados yesterday afternoon, hours after the court gave the company the all-clear to fly its aircraft to the United States where they will be sold to help repay creditors.
The insolvent airline got the green light from High Court judge Randall Worrell who overturned the injunction granted over the weekend to Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) Inc., which is owed hundreds of thousands of dollars.
He upheld the
The insolvent airline got the green light from High Court judge Randall Worrell who overturned the injunction granted over the weekend to Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) Inc., which is owed hundreds of thousands of dollars.
He upheld the
Emmanuel Mutai replaces Moses Mosop in Kenya marathon team
Emmanuel Mutai at the 2009 Track and Field - 12th Annual IAAF World Championships in Athletics - Day 8. PHOTO/PR Photos
Injury forced Chicago Marathon title-holder Moses Mosop out of the Kenya's Olympic marathon team, an Athletics official said Tuesday, adding that Emmanuel Mutai will take his spot at the London Games.
Mutai, the 2011 London Marathon champion, joins the winner of this year's London race, Wilson Kipsang, on Kenya's Olympic team along with the two-time defending world
Injury forced Chicago Marathon title-holder Moses Mosop out of the Kenya's Olympic marathon team, an Athletics official said Tuesday, adding that Emmanuel Mutai will take his spot at the London Games.
Mutai, the 2011 London Marathon champion, joins the winner of this year's London race, Wilson Kipsang, on Kenya's Olympic team along with the two-time defending world
Election 2012: New Obama ad targets Romney economic record as governor
U.S. President Barack Obama (l) and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. PHOTO/File
President Barack Obama’s campaign is launching a new ad against Republican challenger Mitt Romney, building on Obama’s attack against his rival’s economic record as Massachusetts governor.
The ad picks up where a campaign commercial left off last week. It accuses Romney of leaving the state’s debt and employment in worse condition than he found them. It says Romney presided over a state
President Barack Obama’s campaign is launching a new ad against Republican challenger Mitt Romney, building on Obama’s attack against his rival’s economic record as Massachusetts governor.
The ad picks up where a campaign commercial left off last week. It accuses Romney of leaving the state’s debt and employment in worse condition than he found them. It says Romney presided over a state
Cuban Olympic boxing great Teofilo Stevenson dies
Teofile Stevenson, earlier this year. PHOTO/Javier Galeano/AP
Cuban boxer Teofilo Stevenson, the three-time Olympic heavyweight champion with a devastating right hand and a gentlemanly demeanor, has died. He was 60.
"The Cuban sporting family was moved today by the passing of one of the greatest of all time," said a statement read on the news Monday night. He died of heart disease, it added.
Earlier a sports official, speaking on condition of anonymity lacking authorization to
Cuban boxer Teofilo Stevenson, the three-time Olympic heavyweight champion with a devastating right hand and a gentlemanly demeanor, has died. He was 60.
"The Cuban sporting family was moved today by the passing of one of the greatest of all time," said a statement read on the news Monday night. He died of heart disease, it added.
Earlier a sports official, speaking on condition of anonymity lacking authorization to
Monday, June 11, 2012
Venus Williams ranking allows her to qualify for Olympics
Venus Williams prepares to serve. PHOTO/Reuters
Three-time gold medalist Venus Williams has the ranking she needs to become a four-time Olympian.
Williams climbed to 47th Monday in the WTA rankings, which determine who qualifies for the Olympics. The top 56 singles players are automatically accepted, with a maximum of four per country, and Williams is third among U.S. women behind her sister Serena (5th overall) and Christina McHale (29th).
The 4th American in women's singles is
Three-time gold medalist Venus Williams has the ranking she needs to become a four-time Olympian.
Williams climbed to 47th Monday in the WTA rankings, which determine who qualifies for the Olympics. The top 56 singles players are automatically accepted, with a maximum of four per country, and Williams is third among U.S. women behind her sister Serena (5th overall) and Christina McHale (29th).
The 4th American in women's singles is
Haitian migrant boat sinks near The Bahamas; 11 feared dead
A boat packed with Haitian migrants headed for the United States sunk and 11 bodies have been recovered from the ocean, a Bahamas police spokeswoman said Monday.
Royal Bahamas Police Inspector Chrislyn Skippings said the death toll was expected to rise because investigators believe at least 28 Haitians were on board the 25-foot smuggler's vessel when it set off Sunday from Abaco.
Skippings said seven people had been rescued and a search was under way for other survivors among the at
Royal Bahamas Police Inspector Chrislyn Skippings said the death toll was expected to rise because investigators believe at least 28 Haitians were on board the 25-foot smuggler's vessel when it set off Sunday from Abaco.
Skippings said seven people had been rescued and a search was under way for other survivors among the at
Aliko Dangote expands his "cement powerhouse"
Aliko Dangote
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote commissioned an expansion of his Obajana cement plant on Monday that raised its capacity to 10.25 million tonnes a year, creating what he called a "powerhouse of cement" in Africa and the world.
There are also plans to expand the Obajana plant to make it the world's biggest cement plant.
The additional 5.25 million tonne a year line at Obajana brings Dangote Cement, Nigeria's biggest listed company, a step closer to its official
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote commissioned an expansion of his Obajana cement plant on Monday that raised its capacity to 10.25 million tonnes a year, creating what he called a "powerhouse of cement" in Africa and the world.
There are also plans to expand the Obajana plant to make it the world's biggest cement plant.
The additional 5.25 million tonne a year line at Obajana brings Dangote Cement, Nigeria's biggest listed company, a step closer to its official
Debt mounts in major Caribbean countries
Barbados and some of her Caribbean neighbors have been saddled with huge debt, a debt that is sapping government revenues and retarding economic and social expansion.
According to the Standard & Poor’s credit rating agency, the debt accumulated by Barbados, Jamaica, The Bahamas, Grenada and Belize since the turn of the 21st century has skyrocketed.
The financial situation has gotten much worse in the wake of the global financial crisis that began four years ago. Some of those
According to the Standard & Poor’s credit rating agency, the debt accumulated by Barbados, Jamaica, The Bahamas, Grenada and Belize since the turn of the 21st century has skyrocketed.
The financial situation has gotten much worse in the wake of the global financial crisis that began four years ago. Some of those
Toni Carey and Ashley Hicks - creators of Black Girls Run
Toni Carey and Ashley Hicks creators of Black Girls Run. PHOTO/black girls run
Toni Carey and Ashley Hicks are on a mission to encourage African American women to make fitness and healthy living a priority.
Back in 2009, Carey and Hicks started a blog titled Black Girls RUN!, where they shared their running adventures and what they were doing to be healthy. Hicks was spurred to start running because she was facing her own weight loss challenges. Hicks, who used to play soccer during her
Toni Carey and Ashley Hicks are on a mission to encourage African American women to make fitness and healthy living a priority.
Back in 2009, Carey and Hicks started a blog titled Black Girls RUN!, where they shared their running adventures and what they were doing to be healthy. Hicks was spurred to start running because she was facing her own weight loss challenges. Hicks, who used to play soccer during her
Kenya: A country on track to becoming a middle income state
Kenya continues to invest in modern infrastructure. PHOTO/File
Kenya could reach middle income status in the next four years if its current growth rates are sustained, a new study has shown.
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) forecasts that the country's annual gross national product (GNP) per person will be US$1,030 in 2016 against the threshold of US$1,000 per capita used to categorise economies as middle income.
The study makes the country's Vision 2030
Kenya could reach middle income status in the next four years if its current growth rates are sustained, a new study has shown.
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) forecasts that the country's annual gross national product (GNP) per person will be US$1,030 in 2016 against the threshold of US$1,000 per capita used to categorise economies as middle income.
The study makes the country's Vision 2030
Cullen Jones: Water safety campaign breathes
Cullen Jones was five when he almost drowned but rather than live in fear of water the American jumped back in with both feet, overcoming his fears to become an Olympic swimming gold medallist and drive a campaign to slash the drowning rate in the United States.
The 28-year-old, who won relay gold in Beijing and hopes to earn an individual berth at the London Games, was put straight into swimming lessons by his mother after the water park accident.
(More: Cullen Jones: Erasing myths
The 28-year-old, who won relay gold in Beijing and hopes to earn an individual berth at the London Games, was put straight into swimming lessons by his mother after the water park accident.
(More: Cullen Jones: Erasing myths
Here we AGOA Again
This week, representatives from over 39 African countries will gather in Washington DC. They will be here to deliberate, as they annually do, on the Africa Growth Opportunities Act – AGOA, the U.S.’s most portentous program for Africa. Like they have done for the past 10 or so years that this legislation has been in existence, many will question the viability of the program. Others will go out of their way to state that AGOA is not benefitting the African countries. Critics will continue to
LIAT expected to resume flights after fire
A huge fire swept through a hangar of the regional carrier Leeward Islands Air Transport (LIAT) which is based at Antigua's international airport, late on Sunday night and into early Monday, destroying one of the airline’s planes and briefly suspending flights.
The airline has said it expected all flights to operate normally on Monday from the VC Bird International Airport, which is also the main hub of its 21-destination network.
The hangar was unoccupied at the time and no one
The airline has said it expected all flights to operate normally on Monday from the VC Bird International Airport, which is also the main hub of its 21-destination network.
The hangar was unoccupied at the time and no one
Nigeria: Boko Haram Islamists claim responsibility for attack on Churches
A suicide car bomber detonated his explosives Sunday outside a church in central Nigeria as gunmen attacked another church in the nation's northeast, killing at least six people and wounding dozens of others in the latest attacks targeting Christian worshipers. A radical Islamist sect known as Boko Haram claimed the attacks.
The violence Sunday in Jos and Biu, a city in hard-hit northeastern Borno state, comes as almost every weekend this year has seen churches targeted by Boko Haram and
The violence Sunday in Jos and Biu, a city in hard-hit northeastern Borno state, comes as almost every weekend this year has seen churches targeted by Boko Haram and
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Lewis Hamilton wins Canadian Grand Prix for McLaren Mercedes in F1
Lewis Hamilton celebrates with champagne after winning the Canadian Grand Prix. PHOTO/Benoit Pelosse/QMI Agency
The Formula One winners' club keeps getting bigger in an unprecedented season that has had seven different winners in the first seven races.
Lewis Hamilton thinks he is seeing the sport's future.
"I think this mix-up is normal. I think this is going to be normal for this season,'' he said after winning the Canadian Grand Prix for the third time. "I think it's great for
The Formula One winners' club keeps getting bigger in an unprecedented season that has had seven different winners in the first seven races.
Lewis Hamilton thinks he is seeing the sport's future.
"I think this mix-up is normal. I think this is going to be normal for this season,'' he said after winning the Canadian Grand Prix for the third time. "I think it's great for
Timothy Bradley beats Manny Pacquaio in stunning win
Timothy Bradley in action against Manny Pacquiao. PHOTO/Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images
Timothy Bradley promised to shock, though the biggest shock in his fight with Manny Pacquiao came from the judges’ scorecards.
In a fight Pacquiao seemed to have in hand, two judges decided otherwise, giving Bradley a split decision Saturday night and ending the Filipino fighter’s remarkable seven-year unbeaten run.
Promoter Bob Arum fumed, the crowd at the MGM Grand arena booed, and Pacquiao
Timothy Bradley promised to shock, though the biggest shock in his fight with Manny Pacquiao came from the judges’ scorecards.
In a fight Pacquiao seemed to have in hand, two judges decided otherwise, giving Bradley a split decision Saturday night and ending the Filipino fighter’s remarkable seven-year unbeaten run.
Promoter Bob Arum fumed, the crowd at the MGM Grand arena booed, and Pacquiao
Mobile money gains traction in Haiti despite slow start
Getting money in Haiti can be a harrowing experience: Bank branches are few, most of them are in the capital and a simple transaction can take half a day. Cash machines are scarce as well, and often broken or empty.
So aid agencies trying to remake Haiti after a catastrophic earthquake are promoting a new way to bypass banks altogether: easy money transfers by cellphone. Donors have pumped millions of dollars into the plan, which lets people save and move money in mobile phone accounts
So aid agencies trying to remake Haiti after a catastrophic earthquake are promoting a new way to bypass banks altogether: easy money transfers by cellphone. Donors have pumped millions of dollars into the plan, which lets people save and move money in mobile phone accounts
Jamaica's Usain Bolt unhurt after car crash
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt. PHOTO/File
Usain Bolt was involved in a minor car crash shortly before dawn Sunday in his Caribbean homeland of Jamaica but was not hurt, according to the publicist for the world's fastest man.
Carole Beckford said the three-time Olympic champion was returning from a party with friends in the early hours Sunday when he was involved in a "fender bender" in Jamaica's capital of Kingston.
"There were no injuries at all. He is fine and resting at home,"
Usain Bolt was involved in a minor car crash shortly before dawn Sunday in his Caribbean homeland of Jamaica but was not hurt, according to the publicist for the world's fastest man.
Carole Beckford said the three-time Olympic champion was returning from a party with friends in the early hours Sunday when he was involved in a "fender bender" in Jamaica's capital of Kingston.
"There were no injuries at all. He is fine and resting at home,"
Kenya: Anti-terrorism minister George Saitoti killed in copter crash
Kenya's internal security minister, who was closely involved in the fight against Somali militant group Al-Shabaab, was killed when the police helicopter he was travelling in crashed into a forest on Sunday.
Saitoti, 66, was a candidate in next year's presidential election and a key figure driving his country's fight against Al-Qaeda-affiliated Al-Shabaab insurgents in neighbouring Somalia.
Saitoti was killed along with Joshua Orwa Ojonde, the assistant minister for internal
Saitoti, 66, was a candidate in next year's presidential election and a key figure driving his country's fight against Al-Qaeda-affiliated Al-Shabaab insurgents in neighbouring Somalia.
Saitoti was killed along with Joshua Orwa Ojonde, the assistant minister for internal
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Lesotho: Thomas Thabane sworn in as Prime Minister
Lesotho Prime Minister., Thomas Thabane. PHOTO/File
Thomas Thabane was on Friday sworn in as the Prime Minister of Lesotho, after his coalition unseated former leader Pakalitha Mosisili in the tiny kingdom's first peaceful transition.
"I am delighted and humbled at the same time to be prime minister. This election has indeed been a victory for Lesotho and not mine alone," said the 72-year-old Thabane after taking the oath.
"My government will not be just for my party or the
Thomas Thabane was on Friday sworn in as the Prime Minister of Lesotho, after his coalition unseated former leader Pakalitha Mosisili in the tiny kingdom's first peaceful transition.
"I am delighted and humbled at the same time to be prime minister. This election has indeed been a victory for Lesotho and not mine alone," said the 72-year-old Thabane after taking the oath.
"My government will not be just for my party or the
Friday, June 8, 2012
Gabrielle Douglas: Gymnastics phenom to watch this year
Gabrielle Douglas of the US performs on the on the uneven bars. PHOTO/Bullit Marquez/AP
It is Gabrielle Douglas' time to shine.
Douglas, and two-time member of the U.S. National Gymnastics team is getting the attention of pretty much everybody, with the high-flying moves she executes on the uneven bars.
The 16-year-old gymnastic phenom started in the sport at age six and in 2010 moved from Virginia to West Des Moines, Iowa, to live with a host family so she could train with Liang
It is Gabrielle Douglas' time to shine.
Douglas, and two-time member of the U.S. National Gymnastics team is getting the attention of pretty much everybody, with the high-flying moves she executes on the uneven bars.
The 16-year-old gymnastic phenom started in the sport at age six and in 2010 moved from Virginia to West Des Moines, Iowa, to live with a host family so she could train with Liang
REDjet may never fly again
Barbados-based grounded low-fare carrier REDjet may never fly again.
According to sources, the airline has informed the 94 staffers by letter yesterday that it could no longer employ them. An official announcement is expected shortly from the airline’s board on its future.
REDjet suddenly suspended its flights on March 16. Since then, it was in negotiation with the Barbados Government and Guyana for financial support to get back in the air.
(More: REDJet Suspends all
According to sources, the airline has informed the 94 staffers by letter yesterday that it could no longer employ them. An official announcement is expected shortly from the airline’s board on its future.
REDjet suddenly suspended its flights on March 16. Since then, it was in negotiation with the Barbados Government and Guyana for financial support to get back in the air.
(More: REDJet Suspends all
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