Delores Lawrence - Founder, President and CEO NHI Nursing & Home Health Care Inc.
Delores Lawrence is the Founder, President and CEO of NHI Nursing & Homemakers Inc., a company that provides Health Care Services and case management that include medical, dental, nursing and home health care services.
Ms. Lawrence launched the company in 1985, and under her stewardship the company has grown to the extent that it now employs approximately 2000 healthcare professionals with annual
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Ghanaian capital Accra has the highest growth potential in Africa over the next 5 years - Study
Nairobi, Kenya
Companies looking to expand into Africa should seriously consider setting up shop in Accra in Ghana, Lusaka in Zambia and Luanda in Angola.
A recent study - the MasterCard African Cities Growth Index, produced on behalf of MasterCard by Prof. George Angelopulo of the University of South Africa has revealed that the capitals of Ghana, Zambia and Angola as having the greatest economic growth potential over the next five years.
The study includes 19 African cities,
Companies looking to expand into Africa should seriously consider setting up shop in Accra in Ghana, Lusaka in Zambia and Luanda in Angola.
A recent study - the MasterCard African Cities Growth Index, produced on behalf of MasterCard by Prof. George Angelopulo of the University of South Africa has revealed that the capitals of Ghana, Zambia and Angola as having the greatest economic growth potential over the next five years.
The study includes 19 African cities,
Jamaica has the highest ranking for press freedom in western hemisphere
Jamaica has the highest ranking for press freedom in the Western Hemisphere, according to the 2013 World Press Freedom Index from Reporters Without Borders.
Jamaica was ranked 13th overall in the world, ousting Canada which is now ranked 20th as the region’s leader for press freedom.
Jamaica was just ahead of Switzerland on the list, and just below Austria.
The report reflects a series of criteria, from legislation to violence against journalists and the attitudes and intentions
Jamaica was ranked 13th overall in the world, ousting Canada which is now ranked 20th as the region’s leader for press freedom.
Jamaica was just ahead of Switzerland on the list, and just below Austria.
The report reflects a series of criteria, from legislation to violence against journalists and the attitudes and intentions
St. Kitts & Nevis: Deputy Prime Minister Sam Condor resigns
Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister St. Kitts & Nevis., Sam Condor
St. Kitts & Nevis Deputy Prime Minister Sam Condor on Thursday announced his resignation from the Cabinet with immediate effect, citing recent developments as his reasons for stepping aside.
"The recent developments pertaining to issues of Good Governance and Constitutional Integrity have brought me to the point where I feel constrained to tender my resignation as a Member of Cabinet, with immediate effect.
I remain
St. Kitts & Nevis Deputy Prime Minister Sam Condor on Thursday announced his resignation from the Cabinet with immediate effect, citing recent developments as his reasons for stepping aside.
"The recent developments pertaining to issues of Good Governance and Constitutional Integrity have brought me to the point where I feel constrained to tender my resignation as a Member of Cabinet, with immediate effect.
I remain
Sluggish economy may interfere with Obama agenda early in 2nd term
U.S. President Barack Obama. PHOTO/File
Just as President Barack Obama is pushing new initiatives on gun control and immigration, the gloomy old problem of a sluggish economy is elbowing its way back into prominence. Consumer confidence is falling, the economy is contracting and large automatic spending cuts are threatening to hit the Pentagon and other programs, with uncertain consequences.
These troubles arise as Obama's public approval is improving and as he begins to use his sway
Just as President Barack Obama is pushing new initiatives on gun control and immigration, the gloomy old problem of a sluggish economy is elbowing its way back into prominence. Consumer confidence is falling, the economy is contracting and large automatic spending cuts are threatening to hit the Pentagon and other programs, with uncertain consequences.
These troubles arise as Obama's public approval is improving and as he begins to use his sway
Mali aiming to hold elections this July
Mali is hoping to organize elections on July 31 this year. Mali's interim President made this revelation while attending the recent African Union summit in Ethiopia.
The election timetable is subject to many things, top being the outcome of the joint military assault against separatist al-Qaeda linked militants in the north of the country.
The parliament in Mali prefers an exhaustive debate of the political roadmap for the transition before the elections are called. All political
The election timetable is subject to many things, top being the outcome of the joint military assault against separatist al-Qaeda linked militants in the north of the country.
The parliament in Mali prefers an exhaustive debate of the political roadmap for the transition before the elections are called. All political
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Digicel, LIME to carry BlackBerry Z10 accross Caribbean
Mobile telecommunications providers Digicel and Landline Internent Mobile Entertainment (LIME) have today announced that they will be carrying the newly launched BlackBerry Z10 smartphone powered by BlackBerry 10 across the entire Caribbean.
LIME has indicated that they will begin to carry the device later on in the year, however, business rival Digicel has not provided a date or timeline as to when they will provide the device on their network.
The BlackBerryZ10 device is the first
LIME has indicated that they will begin to carry the device later on in the year, however, business rival Digicel has not provided a date or timeline as to when they will provide the device on their network.
The BlackBerryZ10 device is the first
South African billionaire, Patrice Motsepe to donate half of his fortune to charity
Patrice Motsepe, founder and chairman of African Rainbow Mineral Ltd. PHOTO/Simon Dawson/Getty Images
South African mining billionaire Patrice Motsepe announced Wednesday he would give half his family's fortune to charity, becoming the first African to match a pledge made by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett.
The Soweto-born tycoon, worth an estimated US$2.7 billion, announced he would join the Giving Pledge, which challenges the world's wealthiest to give at least 50 percent of their
South African mining billionaire Patrice Motsepe announced Wednesday he would give half his family's fortune to charity, becoming the first African to match a pledge made by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett.
The Soweto-born tycoon, worth an estimated US$2.7 billion, announced he would join the Giving Pledge, which challenges the world's wealthiest to give at least 50 percent of their
William “Mo” Cowan Appointed By Massachusetts Governor Patrick to replace John Kerry in Senate
William “Mo” Cowan. PHOTO/AP
Gov. Deval Patrick has named his former chief-of-staff William “Mo” Cowan to serve as interim U.S. senator for Massachusetts until a special election can be held this summer to fill the seat left vacant by John Kerry’s confirmation as the nation’s new secretary of state.
A person with knowledge of the appointment who spoke on condition of anonymity because an official announcement has not been made said Patrick picked Cowan, who will serve
Gov. Deval Patrick has named his former chief-of-staff William “Mo” Cowan to serve as interim U.S. senator for Massachusetts until a special election can be held this summer to fill the seat left vacant by John Kerry’s confirmation as the nation’s new secretary of state.
A person with knowledge of the appointment who spoke on condition of anonymity because an official announcement has not been made said Patrick picked Cowan, who will serve
U.S. issues "final" FATCA regulations on Caribbean and other offshore tax havens
The move will have far reaching implications and may adversely affect the growth of the financial centers in the Caribbean.
The United States Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued what they describe as "comprehensive final regulations to combat Caribbean and other offshore tax evasion."
The departments said the reporting and withholding tax provisions, commonly known as the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), "target non-compliance" by
The United States Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued what they describe as "comprehensive final regulations to combat Caribbean and other offshore tax evasion."
The departments said the reporting and withholding tax provisions, commonly known as the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), "target non-compliance" by
Court sentences Shell Nigeria to pay damages for environmental degradation
Nigerian farmers (l-r) Alali Efanga, Friday Alfred Akpan, Chief Fidelis Oguru Oruma and Eric Dooh sit in the court in The Hague, Netherlands, 11 October 2012. PHOTO/EPA/Robin Utrecht
(Reuters) - A Dutch court ruled on Wednesday that Royal Dutch Shell's Nigerian subsidiary was responsible for a case of oil pollution in the Niger Delta and ordered it to pay damages in a decision that could open the door to further litigation.
The district court in The Hague said Shell Petroleum
(Reuters) - A Dutch court ruled on Wednesday that Royal Dutch Shell's Nigerian subsidiary was responsible for a case of oil pollution in the Niger Delta and ordered it to pay damages in a decision that could open the door to further litigation.
The district court in The Hague said Shell Petroleum
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Barbados: Voters to elect a new government on February 21
Voters in Barbados go to the polls on February 21 to elect a new government, the Barbados Government Information Service (BGIS) said Tuesday.
Nomination Day is set for February 6.
Prime Minister Freundel Stuart said Governor General Sir Elliott Belgrave has issued the writ for a general election and dissolved Parliament, which earlier on Tuesday adjourned its last session until February 5.
The announcement ends months of speculation as to when the ruling Democratic Labor Party
Nomination Day is set for February 6.
Prime Minister Freundel Stuart said Governor General Sir Elliott Belgrave has issued the writ for a general election and dissolved Parliament, which earlier on Tuesday adjourned its last session until February 5.
The announcement ends months of speculation as to when the ruling Democratic Labor Party
Ohio State Sen. Nina Turner unveils bill to boost voter registration and prevent voter suppression
Ohio State Sen. Nina Turner.PHOTO/Ohiosenate.gov
Ohio, one of the biggest battleground states during this past presidential election, may be getting an update on the state’s voting regulations.
The Voter Protection Act, a new election reform submitted by state senator Nina Turner of Ohio, will make it easier for eligible Ohioans to vote.
The bill is said to “promote and facilitate ballot access, preventing arbitrary disenfranchisement of voters, and encouraging county election
Ohio, one of the biggest battleground states during this past presidential election, may be getting an update on the state’s voting regulations.
The Voter Protection Act, a new election reform submitted by state senator Nina Turner of Ohio, will make it easier for eligible Ohioans to vote.
The bill is said to “promote and facilitate ballot access, preventing arbitrary disenfranchisement of voters, and encouraging county election
Richard Lecky - Crowdfunding on Select 6 to grow BMX sport in Jamaica and to compete in X-Games
Richard Lecky in action. PHOTO/Jamaica Gleaner
(Newswire)--Richard Lecky, also known as A-Wire, is a pro BMX rider from Portmore, Jamaica - a populous suburban community next to Kingston. He is on a mission to grow the sport of BMXing in Jamaica and to be the first to represent his country in the 2013 X Games BMX Freestyle events.
He is adding extreme sports to the local mix of soccer, cricket, and track and field on the island. Although Jamaica is known for world-class athletes,
(Newswire)--Richard Lecky, also known as A-Wire, is a pro BMX rider from Portmore, Jamaica - a populous suburban community next to Kingston. He is on a mission to grow the sport of BMXing in Jamaica and to be the first to represent his country in the 2013 X Games BMX Freestyle events.
He is adding extreme sports to the local mix of soccer, cricket, and track and field on the island. Although Jamaica is known for world-class athletes,
iROKOtv brings Nollywood to the Nokia Lumia via an app
iROKOtv, the online distributor of Nigerian movies, and Africa’s largest online movie platform, has announced the launch of a brand new mobile app for the platform, in an exclusive partnership with global phone manufacturer, Nokia. The app has been designed to give Nollywood fans and iROKOtv PLUS subscribers access to Nollywood movies on the go, and will be accessible on the Nokia Lumia Windows Phone 8.
The iROKOtv mobile app is designed to give Nokia customers, Nollywood fans and
The iROKOtv mobile app is designed to give Nokia customers, Nollywood fans and
Obama to launch progressive immigration reform plan
U.S. President Barack Obama. PHOTO/File
Seeking swift action on immigration, President Barack Obama on Tuesday will try to rally public support behind his proposals for giving millions of undocumented immigrants a pathway to citizenship, as well as making improvements to the legal immigration system and border security.
The president will launch his push in a campaign-style event in Las Vegas, a day after a bipartisan group of senators unveiled their own plan for addressing an issue
Seeking swift action on immigration, President Barack Obama on Tuesday will try to rally public support behind his proposals for giving millions of undocumented immigrants a pathway to citizenship, as well as making improvements to the legal immigration system and border security.
The president will launch his push in a campaign-style event in Las Vegas, a day after a bipartisan group of senators unveiled their own plan for addressing an issue
The Bahamas Referendum: Overwhelming vote against gambling and national lottery
People of The Bahamas voted overwhelming in a national referendum on Monday to reject proposals legalizing web-shop gambling and a national lottery.
Preliminary results showed that by a margin of almost two to one, the voters in this Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country voted “No” to the questions on “Do you support the regulation and taxation of web shop gaming and Do you support the establishment of a National Lottery?
The referendum had been conducted in a campaign similar
Preliminary results showed that by a margin of almost two to one, the voters in this Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country voted “No” to the questions on “Do you support the regulation and taxation of web shop gaming and Do you support the establishment of a National Lottery?
The referendum had been conducted in a campaign similar
Monday, January 28, 2013
Grenada elections update: Tillman Thomas trailing in poll, change predicted
Incumbent Grenada Prime Minister.,Tillman Thomas. PHOTO/File
The main opposition New National Party (NNP) is likely to win the February 19 general elections with more seats than it had before it was swept out of power in 2008, according to new opinion poll results published on Monday.
The poll conducted by the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Research Services Inc., (CADRES) predicts that the NNP, which lost the 2008 election by an 11-4 margin, is benefitting from an 11 percent
The main opposition New National Party (NNP) is likely to win the February 19 general elections with more seats than it had before it was swept out of power in 2008, according to new opinion poll results published on Monday.
The poll conducted by the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Research Services Inc., (CADRES) predicts that the NNP, which lost the 2008 election by an 11-4 margin, is benefitting from an 11 percent
Nigeria: Boko Haram militants declare a ceasefire
(Reuters) - A purported commander of Nigerian Islamist sect Boko Haram declared a unilateral ceasefire on Monday, raising fresh questions about possible rifts within the secretive militant movement as it was not clear if he was speaking for the group.
Sheik Abu Mohammed Ibn Abdulazeez, a man local security sources say is a sect member, twice made statements last year saying Boko Haram is ready for peace talks with the government.
But the group, whose attacks have left many dead since
Sheik Abu Mohammed Ibn Abdulazeez, a man local security sources say is a sect member, twice made statements last year saying Boko Haram is ready for peace talks with the government.
But the group, whose attacks have left many dead since
He's back - Tiger Woods wins Torrey Pines title
Tiger Woods, on his way to victory at Torrey Pines. PHOTO/Getty Images
World No. 2 Tiger Woods captured his 75th career title on Monday, winning the US PGA Farmers Insurance Open by four strokes for his record-setting eighth career triumph at Torrey Pines.
Despite struggling in windy conditions Monday over the final 11 holes, Woods showed flashes of the form that has brought him 14 major titles as he chases the all-time record of 18 won by Jack Nicklaus.
Woods won his most recent
World No. 2 Tiger Woods captured his 75th career title on Monday, winning the US PGA Farmers Insurance Open by four strokes for his record-setting eighth career triumph at Torrey Pines.
Despite struggling in windy conditions Monday over the final 11 holes, Woods showed flashes of the form that has brought him 14 major titles as he chases the all-time record of 18 won by Jack Nicklaus.
Woods won his most recent
Obama to police: persuade Congress to pass gun legislation
U.S. President Barack Obama meets with law enforcement officials, Jan.28. PHOTO/Carolyn Kaster, AP
President Barack Obama kept up pressure on Congress Monday to pass tough new gun legislation, seeking help from law enforcement leaders in three communities that have suffered the horrors of mass shootings.
At a White House meeting, Obama said that no group is more important in the gun debate and he said he recognizes the issue ‘‘elicits a lot of passion all across the country.’’
President Barack Obama kept up pressure on Congress Monday to pass tough new gun legislation, seeking help from law enforcement leaders in three communities that have suffered the horrors of mass shootings.
At a White House meeting, Obama said that no group is more important in the gun debate and he said he recognizes the issue ‘‘elicits a lot of passion all across the country.’’
Dangote eyeing more investment in Zambian market
Aliko Dangote
With Dangote’s first cement plant in Zambia set to be completed later this year, a senior company executive has said that plans for another new plant in the central African country are on the horizon.
(More: Africans investing more in Africa as western interests scale back)
The Dangote plant under construction is located in Masaiti district (Copperbelt Province) in the north of the country and will have a production capacity of 3,500 to 4,000 tonnes of cement per
With Dangote’s first cement plant in Zambia set to be completed later this year, a senior company executive has said that plans for another new plant in the central African country are on the horizon.
(More: Africans investing more in Africa as western interests scale back)
The Dangote plant under construction is located in Masaiti district (Copperbelt Province) in the north of the country and will have a production capacity of 3,500 to 4,000 tonnes of cement per
America Must Do Something About Africa
An Acrylic Painting: Founding Fathers Tableau by Stephen Warde Anderson
Perhaps they are, after all, not turning in their graves. The political entity America's Founding Fathers laboriously crafted is a going concern and may, in spite of China's aggressive bid for Largest Global Economy status, remain world's most plausible investment for quite some time. Besides, there’s much to admire about these disparate people who matured from slavery and the Civil War to re-elect an African
Perhaps they are, after all, not turning in their graves. The political entity America's Founding Fathers laboriously crafted is a going concern and may, in spite of China's aggressive bid for Largest Global Economy status, remain world's most plausible investment for quite some time. Besides, there’s much to admire about these disparate people who matured from slavery and the Civil War to re-elect an African
Antigua & Barbuda gets OK from WTO to become copyright haven
Americans call it piracy. Antiguans call it justice.
The islands of Antigua & Barbuda are threatening to strip intellectual property protections from American goods as part of a long-running trade dispute over the U.S. embargo on the Caribbean nation's online gambling industry.
U.S. officials say the proposed copyright haven - whose broad outlines were approved Monday at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva - amounts to "government-authorized piracy." But Antiguans, who've won
The islands of Antigua & Barbuda are threatening to strip intellectual property protections from American goods as part of a long-running trade dispute over the U.S. embargo on the Caribbean nation's online gambling industry.
U.S. officials say the proposed copyright haven - whose broad outlines were approved Monday at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva - amounts to "government-authorized piracy." But Antiguans, who've won
Tiger Woods dominant at Torrey Pines
Tiger Woods in action at Torrey Pines. PHOTO/Lenny Ignelzi/AP
Tiger Woods closed in on his 75th PGA Tour victory by stretching his lead to a commanding six shots with 11 holes remaining in the final round of the fog-delayed Farmers Insurance Open on Sunday.
Woods, the former world number one, a six time winner of the PGA Tour event at Torrey Pines, birdied three of his first seven holes to move to 17 under overall when play was suspended for the day in fading light.
Fellow American
Tiger Woods closed in on his 75th PGA Tour victory by stretching his lead to a commanding six shots with 11 holes remaining in the final round of the fog-delayed Farmers Insurance Open on Sunday.
Woods, the former world number one, a six time winner of the PGA Tour event at Torrey Pines, birdied three of his first seven holes to move to 17 under overall when play was suspended for the day in fading light.
Fellow American
Referendum in The Bahamas to determine legality of online gambling today
Citizens in the Bahamas are voting in a referendum Monday on whether or not to legalize web-shop gambling and a national lottery following a campaign that mirrors a general election in the country.
The ruling Progressive Liberal party (PLP) of Prime Minister Perry Christie is urging voters to give his administration the nod to introduce the measure which it said would provide employment and significant revenue to The Bahamas.
But the main opposition Free National Movement (FNM) wants
The ruling Progressive Liberal party (PLP) of Prime Minister Perry Christie is urging voters to give his administration the nod to introduce the measure which it said would provide employment and significant revenue to The Bahamas.
But the main opposition Free National Movement (FNM) wants
Kenya, Uganda seeking private investment partner for oil pipeline extension
(Reuters) - Kenya and Uganda said on Monday they were looking for a strategic private investment partner to build and operate a pipeline to transport refined petroleum products between the two east African countries.
The new pipeline, estimated to cost US$300 million, is expected to join an existing pipeline from Eldoret, western Kenya, and ferry oil to Uganda's capital Kampala, a distance of about 352 km (220 miles).
"The pipeline will interconnect with the existing 14-inch diameter
The new pipeline, estimated to cost US$300 million, is expected to join an existing pipeline from Eldoret, western Kenya, and ferry oil to Uganda's capital Kampala, a distance of about 352 km (220 miles).
"The pipeline will interconnect with the existing 14-inch diameter
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Jean S. Desravines, Chief Executive New Leaders Inc., in his own words
Jean S. Desravines. PHOTO/Jami Saunders
Jean S. Desravines is the Chief Executive of New Leaders Inc., - a non-profit organization that recruits and develops leaders to turn around low-performing public schools.
Mr. Desravines in his own words...
"I am the youngest of 10 children in my family, and the only one born in the United States. My father was a municipal judge who fled Haiti during the Duvalier regime. He and my mother settled in the Bedford-Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn, but
Jean S. Desravines is the Chief Executive of New Leaders Inc., - a non-profit organization that recruits and develops leaders to turn around low-performing public schools.
Mr. Desravines in his own words...
"I am the youngest of 10 children in my family, and the only one born in the United States. My father was a municipal judge who fled Haiti during the Duvalier regime. He and my mother settled in the Bedford-Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn, but
Value of private equity deals in Africa increased by 11% in 2012
Despite a drop in the number of private equity deals in Africa in 2012, the value of the deals increased.
The rise in value is attributed to the industry’s appetite for quality over quantity.
Data by Private Equity Africa, a funds deals monitor and Preqin, a research company focusing on funds indicates that the value of deals reported in 2012 was US$3.5 billion, an 11 percent increase from US$3.1 billion reported in 2011.
The number of private equity deals completed in 2012 was
The rise in value is attributed to the industry’s appetite for quality over quantity.
Data by Private Equity Africa, a funds deals monitor and Preqin, a research company focusing on funds indicates that the value of deals reported in 2012 was US$3.5 billion, an 11 percent increase from US$3.1 billion reported in 2011.
The number of private equity deals completed in 2012 was
Roland Martin appointed Honorary Chair for 2013 NABJ convention
Roland Martin
(Business Wire)--The National Association of Black Journalists’ (NABJ) President Gregory H. Lee Jr. announced that he appointed Roland Martin to serve as the Honorary Chair for the 2013 NABJ Convention & Career Fair to be held in Orlando, July 31 - August 4, 2013.
"Roland is a committed member of NABJ who always supports our programs and services. We know he will have great ideas to make this year’s convention in Orlando very memorable,” said Lee. “He will be a
(Business Wire)--The National Association of Black Journalists’ (NABJ) President Gregory H. Lee Jr. announced that he appointed Roland Martin to serve as the Honorary Chair for the 2013 NABJ Convention & Career Fair to be held in Orlando, July 31 - August 4, 2013.
"Roland is a committed member of NABJ who always supports our programs and services. We know he will have great ideas to make this year’s convention in Orlando very memorable,” said Lee. “He will be a
Haiti open for business - Prime Minister Lamothe
Haiti's Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe (pictured), says his country is hoping to attract high-end tourists and multinational investors — instead of constant aid handouts — so it can get on its feet after the devastating 2010 earthquake.
Lamothe said Saturday he recognizes that's an ambitious dream for a country where 52 percent of the people live below the poverty line and where infrastructure is still lacking.
Still, he pushed that concept — and a bid to build up Haiti's
Lamothe said Saturday he recognizes that's an ambitious dream for a country where 52 percent of the people live below the poverty line and where infrastructure is still lacking.
Still, he pushed that concept — and a bid to build up Haiti's
Ethiopia Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn elected as African Union Chairman
Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn. PHOTO/File
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn was elected by African heads of state as chairman of the African Union today, replacing Benin’s President Yayi Boni.
Mr. Hailemariam Desalegn, 47, who became leader of Ethiopia after the death from illness of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi in August, will serve a one-year term as head of the African Union (AU).
The 54-member continental bloc’s assembly is meeting in
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn was elected by African heads of state as chairman of the African Union today, replacing Benin’s President Yayi Boni.
Mr. Hailemariam Desalegn, 47, who became leader of Ethiopia after the death from illness of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi in August, will serve a one-year term as head of the African Union (AU).
The 54-member continental bloc’s assembly is meeting in
Africa with Dambisa Moyo
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During the past fifty years, more than $1 trillion in development-related aid has been transferred from rich countries to Africa. Moyo asserts, however, that this assistance has made African people no better off. Africas real per capita income today is lower than in the 1970s, with over half of the 700 million Africans living on less than a dollar a day. Eschewing the glamour aid of celebrities such as Bob Geldof and Bono, she argues that the key to transforming African
During the past fifty years, more than $1 trillion in development-related aid has been transferred from rich countries to Africa. Moyo asserts, however, that this assistance has made African people no better off. Africas real per capita income today is lower than in the 1970s, with over half of the 700 million Africans living on less than a dollar a day. Eschewing the glamour aid of celebrities such as Bob Geldof and Bono, she argues that the key to transforming African
African-American science fair attracts record numbers of students to buck the odds in Silicon Valley
Christopher Smith, a doctoral student in biomedical engineering, looks at stem cell samples through an inverted microscope in a lab at the Johns Hopkins University. PHOTO/Patrick Semansky/AP
African-Americans make up just 2.6 percent of the Santa Clara County population, 2010 census data show. And according to a 2010 analysis, just 1.5 percent of computer workers living in Silicon Valley were black. At the technology heartland's top 10 firms, just 296 of 5,907 top managers and officials
African-Americans make up just 2.6 percent of the Santa Clara County population, 2010 census data show. And according to a 2010 analysis, just 1.5 percent of computer workers living in Silicon Valley were black. At the technology heartland's top 10 firms, just 296 of 5,907 top managers and officials
Wole Soyinka: mission the future
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Full speech of Professor Wole Soyinka at the South-South Economic
Full speech of Professor Wole Soyinka at the South-South Economic
Friday, January 25, 2013
Antigua & Barbuda could hit U.S. with copyright-free downloads in trade sanctions
(Reuters)- Antigua & Barbuda will tell the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Monday that it intends to use trade sanctions against the United States, which it could enforce by allowing movie downloads without protecting U.S. copyright.
Antigua & Barbuda has the right to do so because it won a WTO legal case, first launched in 2003, against a U.S. ban on online gambling. The United States then said it would no longer apply WTO rules to gambling but failed to offer Antigua & Barbuda
Antigua & Barbuda has the right to do so because it won a WTO legal case, first launched in 2003, against a U.S. ban on online gambling. The United States then said it would no longer apply WTO rules to gambling but failed to offer Antigua & Barbuda
West Indies plan to play tough cricket against Australia
Captain Darren Sammy says West Indies plan to play tough cricket against Australia when they meet in a five match One Day international series starting early next month.
The tour starts with a game against a Ricky Ponting-led Prime Minister’s XI on January 29 in Canberra before the West Indies players head to Perth for the first two one day internationals (ODIs).
Speaking to reporters just before the players left the Caribbean on Wednesday Sammy says his charges intend to take the
The tour starts with a game against a Ricky Ponting-led Prime Minister’s XI on January 29 in Canberra before the West Indies players head to Perth for the first two one day internationals (ODIs).
Speaking to reporters just before the players left the Caribbean on Wednesday Sammy says his charges intend to take the
Serial entrepreneur Keith Clinkscales launches new sports platform - TheShadowLeague.com
Keith Clinkscales. PHOTO/Carmen Troesser/The Journal News/Gannett News Service
Serial entrepreneur Keith Clinkscales, the former CEO and founder of Vanguarde Media, which published Honey, Savoy, Heart & Soul and Impact! magazines has launched a new venture, TheShadowLeague.com - an online magazine that focuses on sports and culture primarily in the African American demographic.
According to Clinkscales, TheShadowLeague.com is a platform that provides a dialogue about the subjects of
Serial entrepreneur Keith Clinkscales, the former CEO and founder of Vanguarde Media, which published Honey, Savoy, Heart & Soul and Impact! magazines has launched a new venture, TheShadowLeague.com - an online magazine that focuses on sports and culture primarily in the African American demographic.
According to Clinkscales, TheShadowLeague.com is a platform that provides a dialogue about the subjects of
Olympic champion Usain Bolt to race at Bislett Games for 3rd straight year
Jamaica’s Usain Bolt. PHOTO/Joe Klamar/AFP
Olympic champion Usain Bolt will compete in the Bislett Games for the third straight year when he races in the 200 meters at the Diamond League event.
The Bislett Games on June 13 in Oslo, Norway is the sixth of 14 Diamond League meets this year. Bolt won the 100 last year and won the 200 the previous year.
Bolt said Wednesday, “I have many good memories from this great city and from the Bislett Stadium.”
Bolt, who won gold medals
Olympic champion Usain Bolt will compete in the Bislett Games for the third straight year when he races in the 200 meters at the Diamond League event.
The Bislett Games on June 13 in Oslo, Norway is the sixth of 14 Diamond League meets this year. Bolt won the 100 last year and won the 200 the previous year.
Bolt said Wednesday, “I have many good memories from this great city and from the Bislett Stadium.”
Bolt, who won gold medals
Mali intervention to dominate African Union summit
The war against al-Qaeda linked militants in northern Mali including the deployment of African troops is expected to dominate talks at the African Union summit in Ethiopia opening Sunday.
A scaling-up of African troops is intended to support the Malian army — to remove the al-Qaeda linked militants, who seized swathes of Mali's desert north following a coup last year.
The African Union (AU) has said the priority is to send troops immediately to the embattled West African
A scaling-up of African troops is intended to support the Malian army — to remove the al-Qaeda linked militants, who seized swathes of Mali's desert north following a coup last year.
The African Union (AU) has said the priority is to send troops immediately to the embattled West African
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Nigeria committed to the African intervention force in Mali until crisis resolved
(Reuters) - Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has indicated that his country's troops would stay in Mali to back military operations against al Qaeda-linked militants until the crisis was resolved.
Nigeria is in the process of deploying 1,200 troops as part of a West African intervention force to support the effort in removing the militants in the north of Mali.
"We cannot pull out until we have solved the problem. I cannot tell you when we will solve the problem, but Nigeria is
Nigeria is in the process of deploying 1,200 troops as part of a West African intervention force to support the effort in removing the militants in the north of Mali.
"We cannot pull out until we have solved the problem. I cannot tell you when we will solve the problem, but Nigeria is
Around the Way App
Locate Black businesses close to you
Around the Way is an easy to use application that locates the nearest Black-owned businesses. The application uses the built-in GPS to find your location and plots the Black-owned businesses on the map around you. More complete and robust than a typical online Black business directory, Around The Way has thousands of Black business
Around the Way is an easy to use application that locates the nearest Black-owned businesses. The application uses the built-in GPS to find your location and plots the Black-owned businesses on the map around you. More complete and robust than a typical online Black business directory, Around The Way has thousands of Black business
BBASE - New business association to aid African American entrepreneurs
(News Release) - A new initiative through West Virginia State University (WVSU) Extension Service is expanding opportunities and resources for African Americans across the state. The mission of the Black Business Association Supporting Entrepreneurs (BBASE) is to promote entrepreneurship, stimulate growth and serve as a resource for black-owned businesses by providing networking and mentoring opportunities. The association will hold a launch party Friday, January 25, at 6 p.m. at the WVSU
Nailab - a Kenya-based tech incubation center launches
In a bid to encourage more innovation and entrepreneurship in Kenya, the government has partnered with a local business incubator, Nailab to launch a KSh 140 million (US$1.6 million) technology incubation center. This a day after the launch of Konza technology city - which will be the country's equivalent of the Silicon Valley.
The incubation center will be used to support IT startups right across Kenya.
Nailab founder, Sam Gichuru, that the partnership with the government would boost
The incubation center will be used to support IT startups right across Kenya.
Nailab founder, Sam Gichuru, that the partnership with the government would boost
Grenada elections update: Large numbers register to vote
More than 60,000 Grenadians have registered to vote in next month’s general election.
The population of Grenada was 105,000 as at December 2011.
According to Supervisor of Elections, Judy Benoit the list which was updated and published on Monday has 62,152 names.
She reminded voters to carefully examine the list and alert the Parliamentary Elections Office if irregularities are spotted as no changes will be made after January 29.
Citizens of Grenada will head to the polls on
The population of Grenada was 105,000 as at December 2011.
According to Supervisor of Elections, Judy Benoit the list which was updated and published on Monday has 62,152 names.
She reminded voters to carefully examine the list and alert the Parliamentary Elections Office if irregularities are spotted as no changes will be made after January 29.
Citizens of Grenada will head to the polls on
Latest poll numbers indicate growing support for the Obama gun control plan
U.S. President Barack Obama. PHOTO/File
Most Americans respond positively to the stricter gun control measures President Barack Obama proposed last week in the wake of the tragic shootings in Newtown, Conn. – but by less of a margin than such measures receive outside the context of partisan politics.
Fifty-three percent in the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll view Obama’s gun control plan favorably, 41 percent unfavorably. Strong proponents outnumber strong opponents by 38 vs.
Most Americans respond positively to the stricter gun control measures President Barack Obama proposed last week in the wake of the tragic shootings in Newtown, Conn. – but by less of a margin than such measures receive outside the context of partisan politics.
Fifty-three percent in the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll view Obama’s gun control plan favorably, 41 percent unfavorably. Strong proponents outnumber strong opponents by 38 vs.
New Report: Africa, the most dynamic eLearning market on the planet - revenues to double to $512.7 million by 2016
Elementary school children in Ethiopia with their inexpensive OLPC (One Laptop per Child) laptops. PHOTO/Petterik Wiggers/PANOS
Africa is the Most Dynamic eLearning Market on the Planet According to a New Ambient Insight Report
(PRNewswire-iReach) - Self-paced eLearning revenues in Africa reached US$250.9 million in 2011 and will more than double to US$512.7 million by 2016, according to a new Ambient Insight report called, "The Africa Market for Self-paced eLearning Products and
Africa is the Most Dynamic eLearning Market on the Planet According to a New Ambient Insight Report
(PRNewswire-iReach) - Self-paced eLearning revenues in Africa reached US$250.9 million in 2011 and will more than double to US$512.7 million by 2016, according to a new Ambient Insight report called, "The Africa Market for Self-paced eLearning Products and
The Bahamas working towards FATCA compliance
Government officials in The Bahamas have revealed that they are reviewing the U.S. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) in a move that suggests that the island-nation is working to become compliant.
The aim of FATCA is to identify American taxpayers having accounts at foreign financial institutions (outside of the United States) and enforce the reporting of those accounts the U.S Internal Revenue Service - the American government agency responsible for tax collection and tax law
The aim of FATCA is to identify American taxpayers having accounts at foreign financial institutions (outside of the United States) and enforce the reporting of those accounts the U.S Internal Revenue Service - the American government agency responsible for tax collection and tax law
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Stop and Frisk: Judge lets NYPD resume "suspicion-less" stops
Policewoman frisking man. PHOTO/Hill Street Studios
A federal judge let the New York Police Department on Tuesday temporarily resume stop-and-frisk stops she believes are unconstitutional while she decides what permanent remedies are necessary to prevent illegal stops at thousands of privately owned buildings.
U.S. District Judge Shira Scheindlin in Manhattan lifted immediate implementation of the order she issued earlier this month concerning a program aimed at decreasing city
A federal judge let the New York Police Department on Tuesday temporarily resume stop-and-frisk stops she believes are unconstitutional while she decides what permanent remedies are necessary to prevent illegal stops at thousands of privately owned buildings.
U.S. District Judge Shira Scheindlin in Manhattan lifted immediate implementation of the order she issued earlier this month concerning a program aimed at decreasing city
Aliko Dangote gives back
Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive of Nigeria’s Dangote Group speaks during the final session of the World Economic Forum on Africa meeting in Cape Town June 6, 2008. PHOTO/Mike Hutchings/REUTERS
Aliko Dangote - the founder, President and CEO of the Dangote Group has been listed by Forbes Magazine as one of Africa's most generous philanthropists.
Mr. Dangote, who happens to be Africa's wealthiest man - and in turn the richest black man in the world, donated at least US$35
Aliko Dangote - the founder, President and CEO of the Dangote Group has been listed by Forbes Magazine as one of Africa's most generous philanthropists.
Mr. Dangote, who happens to be Africa's wealthiest man - and in turn the richest black man in the world, donated at least US$35
Digicel Jamaica deploys eVolution's SES across its nation-wide cellulat tower system
(PRNewswire via COMTEX) -- eVolution Networks, a leading provider of innovative software solutions for the telecom industry, announced today that the Digicel Group, the leading mobile telecom operator in the Caribbean, Central American and Pacific regions, has deployed eVolution's flagship product, Smart Energy Solution (SES), across its network in Jamaica.
SES is a fully-automated intelligent software solution that slashes energy consumption on the cellular tower (base station) level.
SES is a fully-automated intelligent software solution that slashes energy consumption on the cellular tower (base station) level.
Australian Open 2013: Sloane Stephens stops Serena Williams
Sloane Stephens celebrates after beating Serena Williams in their Australian Open match. PHOTO/Getty Images
(Reuters) - Sloane Stephens prevailed over Serena Williams 3-6 7-5 6-4 to set up a semi-final against Victoria Azarenka.
The 19-year-old Stephens maintained her focus to see out the victory after Williams, the five-time champion had jarred her back in the second set and left the court for medical treatment.
"Oh my goodness," an emotional Stephens said in a courtside interview
(Reuters) - Sloane Stephens prevailed over Serena Williams 3-6 7-5 6-4 to set up a semi-final against Victoria Azarenka.
The 19-year-old Stephens maintained her focus to see out the victory after Williams, the five-time champion had jarred her back in the second set and left the court for medical treatment.
"Oh my goodness," an emotional Stephens said in a courtside interview
BRICS summit: African Union, economic blocs to attend
High level representatives of the African Union and African regional economic blocs have been invited to attend the the fifth Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) summit that will take place from 25 to 27 March in Durban, South Africa.
The BRICS members are all developing or newly industrialized countries, with large, fast-growing economies and significant influence on regional and global affairs and offer the emerging economies in Africa alternative trading partners
The BRICS members are all developing or newly industrialized countries, with large, fast-growing economies and significant influence on regional and global affairs and offer the emerging economies in Africa alternative trading partners
Haiti: President Martelly re-shuffles cabinet
Haiti President Michel Martelly. PHOTO/File
Haiti President Michel Martelly has re-shuffled his cabinet.
This will be the third cabinet change in Mr. Martelly's presidency and the second in five months.
Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe, who retains in his position as minister of planning and external cooperation, made the announcement of the cabinet re-shuffle via Twitter Tuesday afternoon.
The re-shuffle comes a few days after Haiti marked the third anniversary of its
Haiti President Michel Martelly has re-shuffled his cabinet.
This will be the third cabinet change in Mr. Martelly's presidency and the second in five months.
Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe, who retains in his position as minister of planning and external cooperation, made the announcement of the cabinet re-shuffle via Twitter Tuesday afternoon.
The re-shuffle comes a few days after Haiti marked the third anniversary of its
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Barbados: Prime Minister Freundel Stuart to announce elections date in coming weeks
Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart. PHOTO/File
Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart has indicated that he will announce the date for the next general elections in the coming weeks.
Prime Minister Stuart made the announcement during a function of his ruling Democratic Labor Party (DLP) on Monday night.
The opposition Barbados Labor Party (BLP) led by Owen Arthur has been calling for elections over the past few months, arguing that it has been five years since the last
Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart has indicated that he will announce the date for the next general elections in the coming weeks.
Prime Minister Stuart made the announcement during a function of his ruling Democratic Labor Party (DLP) on Monday night.
The opposition Barbados Labor Party (BLP) led by Owen Arthur has been calling for elections over the past few months, arguing that it has been five years since the last
Obama Does Not Owe Africa Anything
Image by Sonido - Silencio
In the infinite wisdom of the Yoruba, one who lives on the river bank should not use their spit to wash their hands. Other Nigerians agree with this commonsense, as so do countless South Africans, Haitians and even Jamaicans. But what if one is crippled? What if they have a perpetual fear of drowning? What if? But isn't that why we in Africa have many children and extended family? We look after our own because we are a proud people - a hard working people. We
In the infinite wisdom of the Yoruba, one who lives on the river bank should not use their spit to wash their hands. Other Nigerians agree with this commonsense, as so do countless South Africans, Haitians and even Jamaicans. But what if one is crippled? What if they have a perpetual fear of drowning? What if? But isn't that why we in Africa have many children and extended family? We look after our own because we are a proud people - a hard working people. We
44th annual NAACP Image Awards slated for Feb. 1
The 44th annual National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Image Awards will be held on February 1 this year.
Re known Comedian-TV talk show host Steve Harvey will be the host of the evening.
The NAACP said Tuesday that presenters will include "Django Unchained" nominees Samuel L. Jackson and Jamie Foxx. Queen Latifah and Tony Goldwyn also will be among the presenters. Dennis Haysbert will be the announcer for the live broadcast.
The NAACP Image Awards
Re known Comedian-TV talk show host Steve Harvey will be the host of the evening.
The NAACP said Tuesday that presenters will include "Django Unchained" nominees Samuel L. Jackson and Jamie Foxx. Queen Latifah and Tony Goldwyn also will be among the presenters. Dennis Haysbert will be the announcer for the live broadcast.
The NAACP Image Awards
Former Liberia President Charles Taylor appeals war crimes conviction
Former Liberia President.,Charles Taylor.PHOTO/File
Prosecutors urged judges Tuesday to reject former Liberian President Charles Taylor's appeal against his war crimes conviction and 50-year prison sentence, saying the court should hold "lords of war" as responsible for atrocities as the machine gun-wielding killers they support.
Taylor was found guilty in April 2012 of aiding and abetting Sierra Leone rebels, becoming the first former head of state since World War II to be convicted
Prosecutors urged judges Tuesday to reject former Liberian President Charles Taylor's appeal against his war crimes conviction and 50-year prison sentence, saying the court should hold "lords of war" as responsible for atrocities as the machine gun-wielding killers they support.
Taylor was found guilty in April 2012 of aiding and abetting Sierra Leone rebels, becoming the first former head of state since World War II to be convicted
People’s National Movement wins landslide victory in Tobago House of Assembly poll
The main opposition People’s National Movement (PNM) has won a landslide victory in the Tobago House of Assembly (THA), with preliminary results showing that the party has won all 12 seats.
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar , who along with senior members of her coalition People’s Partnership government, had campaigned heavily in support of the Tobago Organization of the People, (TOP), one of the four partners of the coalition, conceded defeat.
“The people have spoken. This
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar , who along with senior members of her coalition People’s Partnership government, had campaigned heavily in support of the Tobago Organization of the People, (TOP), one of the four partners of the coalition, conceded defeat.
“The people have spoken. This
Obama Term II: President to stand his ground on fiscal debates
U.S. President Barack Obama recites the oath of office, as first lady Michelle Obama looks on. PHOTO/Alex Wong/Getty Images
President Barack Obama devoted one word - "deficit" - to the issue that brought Washington to the brink of fiscal crises time and again during his first term.
But it was the paragraph that followed in his inaugural address that foreshadowed what's to come — more hard bargaining and more last-minute deals driven by Obama's own conviction that he now wields an
President Barack Obama devoted one word - "deficit" - to the issue that brought Washington to the brink of fiscal crises time and again during his first term.
But it was the paragraph that followed in his inaugural address that foreshadowed what's to come — more hard bargaining and more last-minute deals driven by Obama's own conviction that he now wields an
Mali: African Union intervention force grows to 1000 more expected
There are now about 1,000 African Union troops in Mali to take part in the military intervention to dislodge al-Qaeda linked militants from the north of the country.
The soldiers are coming into Mali from Nigeria, Togo, Benin, Niger and Chad.
It is hoped that the African Union soldiers will take the lead alongside Malian troops in securing the country.
Neighboring African countries are expected to contribute around 3,000 troops but concerns about the mission have delayed some from
The soldiers are coming into Mali from Nigeria, Togo, Benin, Niger and Chad.
It is hoped that the African Union soldiers will take the lead alongside Malian troops in securing the country.
Neighboring African countries are expected to contribute around 3,000 troops but concerns about the mission have delayed some from
Monday, January 21, 2013
West Indies Power Nevis to appeal geothermal contract cancellation ruling
The Netherlands Antilles-based West Indies Power Nevis says it is appealing a recent court ruling that the Nevis Island Administration says allows it to now cancel its contract to develop geothermal energy on the island.
The Nevis Island Administration in a statement over the weekend said that as a result of the court ruling, it is now free to pursue the development of geothermal energy with other interested parties than the West Indies Power Nevis.
But West Indies Power Nevis
The Nevis Island Administration in a statement over the weekend said that as a result of the court ruling, it is now free to pursue the development of geothermal energy with other interested parties than the West Indies Power Nevis.
But West Indies Power Nevis
Creating a New Generation of African-American Tech Entrepreneurs
Christopher Smith, a doctoral student in biomedical engineering, looks at stem cell samples through an inverted microscope in a lab at the Johns Hopkins University. PHOTO/Patrick Semansky/AP
The numbers of African Americans going into the fields now collectively referred to as STEM — science, technology, engineering and math — are not just disappointingly low: They are shocking statistics, according to panelists at Wharton’s recent Whitney M. Young, Jr. Memorial Conference.
The
The numbers of African Americans going into the fields now collectively referred to as STEM — science, technology, engineering and math — are not just disappointingly low: They are shocking statistics, according to panelists at Wharton’s recent Whitney M. Young, Jr. Memorial Conference.
The
Konza technology city - the Kenya version of “Silicon Valley” to be launched this week
Artistic Impression of the Konza Techno City. IMAGE/File
Konza technology city – the Kenya version of “Silicon Valley” is to be officially launched on Wednesday January 23 - setting the stage for construction work to commence.
The first phase of development of the Konza technology city is estimated to take five years and will be funded by both local and foreign investors and the Kenya government at a cost of Ksh 850 billion (US$9.8 billion).
The Konza project has already
Konza technology city – the Kenya version of “Silicon Valley” is to be officially launched on Wednesday January 23 - setting the stage for construction work to commence.
The first phase of development of the Konza technology city is estimated to take five years and will be funded by both local and foreign investors and the Kenya government at a cost of Ksh 850 billion (US$9.8 billion).
The Konza project has already
The Obama Doctrine Finally Emerges
Cartoon by Peter Schrank for The Economist
By the time Obama was ceremonially sworn in at the U.S. Capitol Building, he had officially been President for a little over 24 hours. His term had begun on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at noon, with Chief Justice John Roberts administering the sacred oath at a private White House function. Thus, when Mr. Obama stood up to give his inaugural address, the overall candor, confidence and policy detail of what was, essentially, a short address came from a
By the time Obama was ceremonially sworn in at the U.S. Capitol Building, he had officially been President for a little over 24 hours. His term had begun on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at noon, with Chief Justice John Roberts administering the sacred oath at a private White House function. Thus, when Mr. Obama stood up to give his inaugural address, the overall candor, confidence and policy detail of what was, essentially, a short address came from a
Trinidad & Tobago: Elections underway in Tobago
Voters have started casting their ballots for a new Tobago House of Assembly (THA) following a four week intensive campaign that included Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and senior members of her coalition People’s Partnership government.
The senior Cabinet ministers have been lending support to the Tobago Organization of the People (TOP), one of the four partners in the coalition Trinidad and Tobago government, which is seeking to take control of the 12-member THA from the main
The senior Cabinet ministers have been lending support to the Tobago Organization of the People (TOP), one of the four partners in the coalition Trinidad and Tobago government, which is seeking to take control of the 12-member THA from the main
Obama inaugurated: Decade of war ending, urges Americans to take "collective action"
President Barack Obama speaks at his ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol, Monday, January 21, 2013. PHOTO/Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP
Declaring "our journey is not complete," President Barack Obama took the oath of office for his second term before a crowd of hundreds of thousands Monday, urging the nation to set an unwavering course toward prosperity and freedom for all its citizens and protect the social safety net that has sheltered the poor, elderly and needy.
"Our country
Declaring "our journey is not complete," President Barack Obama took the oath of office for his second term before a crowd of hundreds of thousands Monday, urging the nation to set an unwavering course toward prosperity and freedom for all its citizens and protect the social safety net that has sheltered the poor, elderly and needy.
"Our country
Australian Open 2013: Serena Williams dominant as she progresses to quarter finals
Serena Williams in action against Ayumi Morita.
Serena Williams wasted little time in advancing to the Australian Open quarter-finals with 6-2, 6-0 demolition of 14th-seed Maria Kirilenko on Monday.
The third seed stormed through 6-2, 6-0 and will play fellow American Sloane Stephens for a place in the semi-finals, where she could potentially face defending champion Victoria Azarenka.
In winning, Williams made her 35th Grand Slam quarter-final as she seeks to add to her 15 major
Serena Williams wasted little time in advancing to the Australian Open quarter-finals with 6-2, 6-0 demolition of 14th-seed Maria Kirilenko on Monday.
The third seed stormed through 6-2, 6-0 and will play fellow American Sloane Stephens for a place in the semi-finals, where she could potentially face defending champion Victoria Azarenka.
In winning, Williams made her 35th Grand Slam quarter-final as she seeks to add to her 15 major
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Profile: Sam Egonu - Founder and Executive Director 180 Change Street
Sam Egonu - Founder and Executive Director 180 Change Street. PHOTO/CBC
Sam Egonu is the founder and Executive Director of of the Toronto youth program 180 Change Street.
180 Change Street, founded in 2008, is a transitional program dedicated to inspiring positive change in "at risk" youth who are incarcerated or in conflict with the law. The program tackles recidivism by equipping the participants with valuable life skills in a positive atmosphere that encourages personal growth and
Sam Egonu is the founder and Executive Director of of the Toronto youth program 180 Change Street.
180 Change Street, founded in 2008, is a transitional program dedicated to inspiring positive change in "at risk" youth who are incarcerated or in conflict with the law. The program tackles recidivism by equipping the participants with valuable life skills in a positive atmosphere that encourages personal growth and
Trinidad & Tobago rating stable - Moody's Investor services
International credit rating agency, Moody's Investors Service, has affirmed Trinidad & Tobago’s Baa1 government bond rating, adding that the twin-island republic’s economic outlook “remains stable”.
The Wall Street-based Moody’s said the “key drivers” of the rating action are “continued resilience of the government's balance sheet,” despite some deterioration of government debt metrics, and “significant fiscal savings in a sovereign wealth fund and a strong external
The Wall Street-based Moody’s said the “key drivers” of the rating action are “continued resilience of the government's balance sheet,” despite some deterioration of government debt metrics, and “significant fiscal savings in a sovereign wealth fund and a strong external
Michael Tubbs, 22, becomes the youngest City Councilman in Stockton, California
Michael Tubbs, pictured, a 22-year-old, recently became the youngest City Councilman in Stockton, California history.
Born into poverty, Tubbs grew up determined to make a difference.
Upon graduating from high school, Tubbs attended Stanford, where he earned a bachelor’s in Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity and a master’s in Policy, Organization and Leadership Studies.
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Born into poverty, Tubbs grew up determined to make a difference.
Upon graduating from high school, Tubbs attended Stanford, where he earned a bachelor’s in Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity and a master’s in Policy, Organization and Leadership Studies.
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Salvage company reports oil spill in The Bahamas
The owner of a salvage company in the Bahamas says crews are trying to contain roughly 3,785 liters (1,000 gallons) of oil that spilled into the Atlantic off the northernmost island in the archipelago.
Raymond Darville of Overseas Marine Group Ltd. says the spill occurred early Sunday near an oil and gas storage facility in Freeport Harbor on Grand Bahama island.
Darville says he does not know exactly how the spill occurred. But he says a ship was trying to refuel alongside a barge at
Raymond Darville of Overseas Marine Group Ltd. says the spill occurred early Sunday near an oil and gas storage facility in Freeport Harbor on Grand Bahama island.
Darville says he does not know exactly how the spill occurred. But he says a ship was trying to refuel alongside a barge at
ECOWAS urges members to hasten troop deployment in Mali
(AFP) - The emergency summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) regional bloc has called on member states and Chad, which has pledged 2,000 troops, to put words into action without haste in the military intervention efforts in Mali.
At present, only about 100 African soldiers of a planned 5,800 African force have so far reached Mali.
A statement at the end of the Abidjan meeting called on the United Nations "to immediately provide financial and logistical
At present, only about 100 African soldiers of a planned 5,800 African force have so far reached Mali.
A statement at the end of the Abidjan meeting called on the United Nations "to immediately provide financial and logistical
Obama sworn in in at White House in two-day inauguration
U.S. President Barack Obama is sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts, not pictured, in the Blue Room of the White House during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, as first lady Michelle Obama, holds the Robinson Family Bible, and daughter Malia watches. PHOTO/AP
President Barack Obama took the official oath for his second term on Sunday at the White House in a small, private ceremony that set a more subdued tone compared to the historic start of his
President Barack Obama took the official oath for his second term on Sunday at the White House in a small, private ceremony that set a more subdued tone compared to the historic start of his
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Barbados Workes Union, LIME reach agreement over layoffs
The Barbados Workers Union (BWU) has welcomed the agreement reached during the early hours of Saturday with the telecommunications company, Cable and Wireless (Barbados) Ltd (operating under the brand name, LIME), and averting a nationwide strike over the laying off of nearly 100 workers earlier this month.
BWU general secretary, Sir Roy Trotman, speaking to reporters at the end of a marathon round of talks under the guidance of Prime Minister Freundel Stuart, said that while he was
BWU general secretary, Sir Roy Trotman, speaking to reporters at the end of a marathon round of talks under the guidance of Prime Minister Freundel Stuart, said that while he was
Australian Open 2013: Serena Williams through to 4th round
Serena Williams in action against Ayumi Morita.
Serena Williams stayed on track for a third consecutive Grand Slam title with a 6-1, 6-3 win Saturday over Ayumi Morita in the third round of the Australian Open.
Williams, who won last year's Wimbledon and U.S. Open titles, showed no discomfort from the right ankle injury she sustained in the first round.
She'll play her fourth-round match against Maria Kirilenko, who beat Yanina Wickmeyer earlier Saturday.
Williams won six games
Serena Williams stayed on track for a third consecutive Grand Slam title with a 6-1, 6-3 win Saturday over Ayumi Morita in the third round of the Australian Open.
Williams, who won last year's Wimbledon and U.S. Open titles, showed no discomfort from the right ankle injury she sustained in the first round.
She'll play her fourth-round match against Maria Kirilenko, who beat Yanina Wickmeyer earlier Saturday.
Williams won six games
Friday, January 18, 2013
Nigeria: Capital market recovers witnesses gains of 34% in 2012
Traders on the floor of the Nigerian Stock exchange. PHOTO/File
The Nigerian capital market has shown significant resurgence from the depth it fell in 2008 and 2009.
The most recent numbers indicate that the capital market saw gains of up to 34 percent in 2012. The All-Share Index and market capitalization ended the year at 28,087.80 basis and N8.974 trillion (US$ 57 billion) respectively. These represented a 35.44 percent growth in 2012 alone and the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE)
The Nigerian capital market has shown significant resurgence from the depth it fell in 2008 and 2009.
The most recent numbers indicate that the capital market saw gains of up to 34 percent in 2012. The All-Share Index and market capitalization ended the year at 28,087.80 basis and N8.974 trillion (US$ 57 billion) respectively. These represented a 35.44 percent growth in 2012 alone and the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE)
Cayman Islands to Open Up to Scrutiny
The Cayman Islands, which are also an offshore financial center, is planning to open thousands of companies and hedge funds domiciled on the territory to greater scrutiny.
According to an article published in today’s Financial Times, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, the island’s primary financial regulator, has sent proposals to hedge funds based in the jurisdiction outlining plans to create a public database of funds domiciled there for the first time.
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According to an article published in today’s Financial Times, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, the island’s primary financial regulator, has sent proposals to hedge funds based in the jurisdiction outlining plans to create a public database of funds domiciled there for the first time.
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Mali: African Union to hold donor conference on intervention
The African Union is next week expected to hold a conference with potential donors to raise funds to support the planned African military intervention in northern Mali.
A meeting between the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) agreed that the conference be held in Addis Ababa on January 29 at the end of the upcoming summit.
The UN Security council last December approved sending an African-led military force to liberate northern Mali from Islamist
A meeting between the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) agreed that the conference be held in Addis Ababa on January 29 at the end of the upcoming summit.
The UN Security council last December approved sending an African-led military force to liberate northern Mali from Islamist
Republican party seeks to change election laws in states Obama won
African American voters. PHOTO/John Gress/Getty Images
After back-to-back presidential losses, Republicans in key U.S. states want to change the rules to make it easier for them to win.
From Wisconsin to Pennsylvania, Republican officials who control legislatures in states that supported President Barack Obama are considering changing state laws that give the winner of a state's popular vote all of its Electoral College votes, too. Instead, these officials want Electoral College votes
After back-to-back presidential losses, Republicans in key U.S. states want to change the rules to make it easier for them to win.
From Wisconsin to Pennsylvania, Republican officials who control legislatures in states that supported President Barack Obama are considering changing state laws that give the winner of a state's popular vote all of its Electoral College votes, too. Instead, these officials want Electoral College votes
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Kobe Bryant voted to record 15th straight All-Star Game
Kobe Bryant of the Lakers. PHOTO/File
Kobe Bryant has been voted to his NBA-record 15th consecutive All-Star start, leading four Los Angeles players into next month's game.
Lakers teammate Dwight Howard and the Clippers' Chris Paul and Blake Griffin will join Bryant in the Western Conference lineup for the February 17 game in Houston. Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant, the MVP of last year's game, rounds out the five.
Kevin Garnett held off Chris Bosh in fan balloting, giving the East
Kobe Bryant has been voted to his NBA-record 15th consecutive All-Star start, leading four Los Angeles players into next month's game.
Lakers teammate Dwight Howard and the Clippers' Chris Paul and Blake Griffin will join Bryant in the Western Conference lineup for the February 17 game in Houston. Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant, the MVP of last year's game, rounds out the five.
Kevin Garnett held off Chris Bosh in fan balloting, giving the East
Ethiopian Airlines grounds its Boeing Dreamliner fleet
Ethiopian Airlines has grounded its four Dreamliners. This comes after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States ordered a safety review of the aircraft, the airline said on Thursday.
On Wednesday, the FAA issued a recommendation grounding all US-registered Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to address a possible battery fire risk.
Japan's largest airline, ANA, and its competitor JAL have each grounded their entire fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners after an emergency
On Wednesday, the FAA issued a recommendation grounding all US-registered Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to address a possible battery fire risk.
Japan's largest airline, ANA, and its competitor JAL have each grounded their entire fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners after an emergency
Jamaica to implement tariff liberalization under CARIFORUM-European EPA
The government of Jamaica confirmed on January 14, 2013, that it had taken the necessary steps to begin implementing the tariff liberalization aspects of the CARIFORUM-European Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).
The announcement comes after criticism from the European Union's ambassador to the region, Paola Amadei, over delays to Jamaica's implementation of the pact since the signing of the Economic Partnership Agreement in 2008. She highlighted that Jamaica was more than two years
The announcement comes after criticism from the European Union's ambassador to the region, Paola Amadei, over delays to Jamaica's implementation of the pact since the signing of the Economic Partnership Agreement in 2008. She highlighted that Jamaica was more than two years
Profile: Eddie C. Brown - founder and CEO Brown Capital Management
Eddie C. Brown - founder and CEO Brown Capital Management. PHOTO/Nicholas Griner
Financial guru, Eddie C. Brown is the founder, Chairman and CEO of Brown Capital Management - oldest African-American owned investment management firms in the United States.
Mr. Brown founded the company in 1983, and under his stewardship, Brown Capital Management has grown and by December 2012 that amassed more than US$6 Billion under management.
Mr. Brown who has more than 40 years of investment
Financial guru, Eddie C. Brown is the founder, Chairman and CEO of Brown Capital Management - oldest African-American owned investment management firms in the United States.
Mr. Brown founded the company in 1983, and under his stewardship, Brown Capital Management has grown and by December 2012 that amassed more than US$6 Billion under management.
Mr. Brown who has more than 40 years of investment
Ghana projected to earn over $3.3 billion in exports in 2013
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority has rolled out a geographical mapping of companies to create a database for a national product trace-ability system, as the country hopes to rake in about US$3.3 billion from its exports this year.
The Geographic Information System (GIS) will create a database for exporters in food and agro processing products, which will enable Ghana to avoid the risk of having its exports to the European Union (EU) markets reduced.
The EU Commission's decree on
The Geographic Information System (GIS) will create a database for exporters in food and agro processing products, which will enable Ghana to avoid the risk of having its exports to the European Union (EU) markets reduced.
The EU Commission's decree on
Australian Open 2013: Serena Williams, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga advance to 3rd round
Serena Williams in action against Garine Muguruza. PHOTO/Reuters
Seventh-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga moved through to the third round at the Australian Open with a 6-3, 7-6 (1), 6-3 victory over Japan's Go Soeda on Thursday.
Tsonga, the Australian Open runner-up in 2008, has reached at least the third round in his last 18 Grand Slam appearances.
Tsonga could meet ninth-seeded countryman Richard Gasquet in the fourth round this year and Roger Federer in the quarterfinals.
Serena
Seventh-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga moved through to the third round at the Australian Open with a 6-3, 7-6 (1), 6-3 victory over Japan's Go Soeda on Thursday.
Tsonga, the Australian Open runner-up in 2008, has reached at least the third round in his last 18 Grand Slam appearances.
Tsonga could meet ninth-seeded countryman Richard Gasquet in the fourth round this year and Roger Federer in the quarterfinals.
Serena
Nigerian troops arriving in Mali today
Nigerian troops involved in the Mali intervention are expected Thursday.
Nigeria says it will send nearly 200 troops to Mali within the next few hours.
Nigerian defense spokesman Col. Mohammed Yerima said that Nigeria will send about 900 troops to Mali. The announcement comes as West African nations pledge support for a mission to oust al-Qaeda linked extremists from Mali.
The al-Qaeda linked extremists are carving out their own territory in northern Mali from where they can plot
Nigeria says it will send nearly 200 troops to Mali within the next few hours.
Nigerian defense spokesman Col. Mohammed Yerima said that Nigeria will send about 900 troops to Mali. The announcement comes as West African nations pledge support for a mission to oust al-Qaeda linked extremists from Mali.
The al-Qaeda linked extremists are carving out their own territory in northern Mali from where they can plot
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Jamaica to benefit greatly from new discovery of rare earth metals
Discovery could help Jamaica challenge China.
Jamaica may be able to benefit from newly found deposits of rare-earth elements that are key ingredients for smartphones, computers and numerous other high-tech goods, the Caribbean island's top mining official said Tuesday.
Science, Technology, Energy & Mining Minister Philip Paulwell said Japanese researchers believe they have found "high concentrations of rare-earth elements" in the country's red mud, or bauxite residue.
China is now
Jamaica may be able to benefit from newly found deposits of rare-earth elements that are key ingredients for smartphones, computers and numerous other high-tech goods, the Caribbean island's top mining official said Tuesday.
Science, Technology, Energy & Mining Minister Philip Paulwell said Japanese researchers believe they have found "high concentrations of rare-earth elements" in the country's red mud, or bauxite residue.
China is now
Obama unveils 23 actions at stemming gun violence
U.S. President Barack Obama. PHOTO/File
Braced for a fight, President Barack Obama on Wednesday unveiled the most sweeping proposals for curbing gun violence in two decades, pressing a reluctant Congress to pass universal background checks and bans on military-style assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines like the ones used in the Newtown, Conn., school shooting.
A month after that horrific massacre, Obama also used his presidential powers to enact 23 measures that
Braced for a fight, President Barack Obama on Wednesday unveiled the most sweeping proposals for curbing gun violence in two decades, pressing a reluctant Congress to pass universal background checks and bans on military-style assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines like the ones used in the Newtown, Conn., school shooting.
A month after that horrific massacre, Obama also used his presidential powers to enact 23 measures that
New HIV infections in Africa reducing rapidly - latest UN report
Africa is pulling out all the stops in its race to curb the AIDS pandemic by 2015, a deadline set by UN member states. From making anti-retroviral drug therapy (ART) readily available to the masses, to increasing consistent, correct condom use and voluntary medical male circumcision, everything has been tried and tested. And these efforts are paying off, according to the latest report of the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS).
Africa has cut AIDS-related deaths by one third in the
Africa has cut AIDS-related deaths by one third in the
Caribbean Twenty20: Jamaica eyeing playoffs after defeating Guyana
Jamaica further strengthened their playoff chances when they easily brushed aside a struggling Guyana in the opening game of the St. Lucia leg of the Caribbean Twenty20 last night.
Jamaica held Guyana to a disappointing 93 all out off 19.4 overs and then overcame some hiccups to reach their target with 11 deliveries remaining at the Beausejour Cricket Stadium.
The result pushed Jamaica to 13 points, alongside defending champions Trinidad & Tobago who were engaging Windward Islands in
Jamaica held Guyana to a disappointing 93 all out off 19.4 overs and then overcame some hiccups to reach their target with 11 deliveries remaining at the Beausejour Cricket Stadium.
The result pushed Jamaica to 13 points, alongside defending champions Trinidad & Tobago who were engaging Windward Islands in
Australian Open 2013: Venus Williams advances to third round
Venus Williams in action against Alize Cornet. PHOTO/Rob Griffith/AP
Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams beat Alize Cornet of France 6-3, 6-3 Wednesday to advance to a third-round match against Maria Sharapova at the Australian Open.
The 25th-seeded Williams took advantage of a double-fault on set point by Cornet to take the lead, then fought back from a service break down in the second set to win in 1 hour, 17 minutes.
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Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams beat Alize Cornet of France 6-3, 6-3 Wednesday to advance to a third-round match against Maria Sharapova at the Australian Open.
The 25th-seeded Williams took advantage of a double-fault on set point by Cornet to take the lead, then fought back from a service break down in the second set to win in 1 hour, 17 minutes.
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Mali: West African intervention force to deploy in 48 hours
(Reuters) - West African troops could begin deploying in Mali within the next 48 hours, Malian army chief Ibrahim Dembele said on Wednesday, on the sidelines of a meeting of West African military chiefs in Bamako to discuss the intervention operation.
"The difficulty we have is a logistical one, as well as determining sites where the teams can be based," he told reporters television. "They are going to deploy first in transit zones before engaging the enemy on the ground, which should
"The difficulty we have is a logistical one, as well as determining sites where the teams can be based," he told reporters television. "They are going to deploy first in transit zones before engaging the enemy on the ground, which should
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Barbados to experience very modest growth in 2013
Barbados is forecasting less than one percent real economic growth for 2013 up from “no real growth” in 2012.
The Central Bank of Barbados said that the 0.7 percent forecast for this year is based on the most recent forecast by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of average growth of 1.7 per cent for the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada, the island-nation’s major trading partners.
In a review of the Barbados economic performance for 2012 and prospects for 2013, the
The Central Bank of Barbados said that the 0.7 percent forecast for this year is based on the most recent forecast by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of average growth of 1.7 per cent for the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada, the island-nation’s major trading partners.
In a review of the Barbados economic performance for 2012 and prospects for 2013, the
Obama to reveal gun control details this week
U.S. President Barack Obama. PHOTO/File
President Barack Obama could reveal the details of how the country will address gun violence as early as Wednesday, while New York's lawmakers agreed to pass the toughest gun control law in the nation and dared other states to do the same.
The Obama administration has been moving quickly on the issue before the shock fades over last month's school shooting in Connecticut, which Obama has called the worst day of his presidency. But already,
President Barack Obama could reveal the details of how the country will address gun violence as early as Wednesday, while New York's lawmakers agreed to pass the toughest gun control law in the nation and dared other states to do the same.
The Obama administration has been moving quickly on the issue before the shock fades over last month's school shooting in Connecticut, which Obama has called the worst day of his presidency. But already,
Ghana Gold Corporation Announces Acquisition of West African Projects Consult Ltd. (WAP)
(PRNewswire) -- Ghana Gold Corporation is pleased to announce it has acquired 100 percent of West African Projects Consult Ltd. (WAP).
Ghana Gold Corporation will benefit from the work WAP completed over the last four years locking-up alluvial locations and hard rock mining concessions totaling well over 100 sq km. These include Jukwa Concession which is already in production as well as Grumesa on the Ofin River Concession, Offinso Goldfields at Ahenkro and the Brofoyedro Concessions at
Ghana Gold Corporation will benefit from the work WAP completed over the last four years locking-up alluvial locations and hard rock mining concessions totaling well over 100 sq km. These include Jukwa Concession which is already in production as well as Grumesa on the Ofin River Concession, Offinso Goldfields at Ahenkro and the Brofoyedro Concessions at
South Africa: Amplats to sell mines and layoff 14,000
Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), the world's top platinum producer has revealed that it would cut 14,000 jobs in a broad restructuring of its strike-hit South African operations.
Additionally, Amplats said it planned to close four shafts and sell a mine considered unsustainable in South Africa.
"As a result of the proposed changes to the business, a total of up to 14,000 jobs may be affected," the firm said in a statement. The vast majority of job cuts, 13,000 in all, would be lost
Additionally, Amplats said it planned to close four shafts and sell a mine considered unsustainable in South Africa.
"As a result of the proposed changes to the business, a total of up to 14,000 jobs may be affected," the firm said in a statement. The vast majority of job cuts, 13,000 in all, would be lost
Australian Open 2013: Serena Williams, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga advance to round 2
Serena Williams serves in her first round match against Edina Gallovits-Hall during day two of the 2013 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 15, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. PHOTO/Michael Dodge/Getty Images
Serena Williams refused to let a painful tumble divert her from her quest for a sixth Australian Open title on Tuesday as Jo-Wifried Tsonga progressed to the second round.
Williams picked herself up to complete a resounding 6-0 6-0 victory over Edina Gallovits-Hall, a
Serena Williams refused to let a painful tumble divert her from her quest for a sixth Australian Open title on Tuesday as Jo-Wifried Tsonga progressed to the second round.
Williams picked herself up to complete a resounding 6-0 6-0 victory over Edina Gallovits-Hall, a
Jamaica closer to finalizing IMF deal - Finance Minister Philips
The finance minister of Jamaica says negotiations to forge a new agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are nearly complete.
But Peter Philips says there must be a framework for taxes, public sector wages and other matters before a deal is finalized.
Philips declined to provide many specifics at a Monday press briefing, but said there must be "sacrifice from all sectors of the society" to achieve economic stability.
(More: A Stellar Record of Failure: The IMF and
But Peter Philips says there must be a framework for taxes, public sector wages and other matters before a deal is finalized.
Philips declined to provide many specifics at a Monday press briefing, but said there must be "sacrifice from all sectors of the society" to achieve economic stability.
(More: A Stellar Record of Failure: The IMF and
Monday, January 14, 2013
Will an Obama II have an Africa Policy?
The facts are out there: Africa is a basket case no more! The continent now has even great resources in oil, agriculture and minerals. Even the continent’s people have potential: Africans are younger, more urbanized, better educated and quickly adapt to technology. Countries like China, India, Brazil and even Turkey plus the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan have taken note. Led by China, these are pouring what resources they have into Africa projects. China has an over $ 20 bn in loans
Australian Open: Venus Williams defeats Galina Voskoboeva to advance to round 2
Venus Williams returns a serve at Australian Open against Galina Voskoboeva
Venus Williams used her powerful serve to full effect to start her Australian Open campaign with a 6-1, 6-0 win over Galina Voskoboeva of Kazakhstan on Monday.
The seven-time Grand Slam winner was forced to miss last year's Australian Open due to illness, and the crowd welcomed her back to Melbourne Park with extended applause.
"She's back and fiery!" the announcer told the crowd, as Williams warmed up for
Venus Williams used her powerful serve to full effect to start her Australian Open campaign with a 6-1, 6-0 win over Galina Voskoboeva of Kazakhstan on Monday.
The seven-time Grand Slam winner was forced to miss last year's Australian Open due to illness, and the crowd welcomed her back to Melbourne Park with extended applause.
"She's back and fiery!" the announcer told the crowd, as Williams warmed up for
African Development Bank urges COMESA to adopt single currency
A new report by the African Development Bank (AfDB) has proposed uniform fiscal and macro-economic policies in the 19 states of Eastern and Southern Africa even as they grapple with multiple trade tax structures and overlapping memberships.
The report which was made public last week, reveals that the AfDB calls for an economic policy convergence to boost fiscal surveillance at the regional and national levels so as to set the stage for a monetary union in the Common Market for Eastern
The report which was made public last week, reveals that the AfDB calls for an economic policy convergence to boost fiscal surveillance at the regional and national levels so as to set the stage for a monetary union in the Common Market for Eastern
Haiti making significant progress - UN Survey
A new United Nations-backed national household survey in Haiti, shows substantial progress has been made for children in the education, nutrition, health and sanitation sectors since 2006.
According to the initial results of the Haiti Demographic and Health Survey (DHS), which covered 13,350 households, 77 percent of children aged 6-11 years attended primary school in 2012, compared to just below 50 per cent in 2005-2006 when the last survey was conducted.
Acute malnutrition among
According to the initial results of the Haiti Demographic and Health Survey (DHS), which covered 13,350 households, 77 percent of children aged 6-11 years attended primary school in 2012, compared to just below 50 per cent in 2005-2006 when the last survey was conducted.
Acute malnutrition among
Obama to push for immigration reform this year
(Reuters) - President Barack Obama is forging ahead on a wide-ranging plan to overhaul the U.S. immigration system early this year, including a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants already in the country, the New York Times reported on Sunday.
Obama wants to advance the plan even as he faces tough battles with Congress over fiscal issues and gun-control laws, and may lay out his ideas during his annual State of the Union address on February 12, the Times said, citing senior
Obama wants to advance the plan even as he faces tough battles with Congress over fiscal issues and gun-control laws, and may lay out his ideas during his annual State of the Union address on February 12, the Times said, citing senior
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Grenada: Prime Minister Thomas calls for elections on Feb. 19
Grenada Prime Minister Tillman Thomas
Grenada Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has announced that the general election will be held on February 19.
"The time is right to seek a new mandate from the people of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique," he said. "With God’s grace and guidance, we shall be victorious."
Parliament, was dissolved last week, leading to speculation that Prime Minister Thomas would call for elections.
Thomas whose National Democratic Congress (NDC) party
Grenada Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has announced that the general election will be held on February 19.
"The time is right to seek a new mandate from the people of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique," he said. "With God’s grace and guidance, we shall be victorious."
Parliament, was dissolved last week, leading to speculation that Prime Minister Thomas would call for elections.
Thomas whose National Democratic Congress (NDC) party
BLACK COACH ELITE Presents Coach Chris ‘Ace’ Anderson and Coach Chris ‘Big C‘ Reese: The Journey Further
By Ryan Elcock
There is something to be said about Black Men all over the world, and their indomitable spirit as warriors. No matter how we look at it, we are always going to have to fight whether it is on the physical or mental plane of existence.
Recently, I have joined up with 3 powerful black coaches and two of them, Chris Anderson and Chris Reese, reside upon American soil. Coach Akindele Peter, on the other hand, lives in Nigeria, Africa. But behind the scenes, these 3 men are
There is something to be said about Black Men all over the world, and their indomitable spirit as warriors. No matter how we look at it, we are always going to have to fight whether it is on the physical or mental plane of existence.
Recently, I have joined up with 3 powerful black coaches and two of them, Chris Anderson and Chris Reese, reside upon American soil. Coach Akindele Peter, on the other hand, lives in Nigeria, Africa. But behind the scenes, these 3 men are
East Africa is now a major market for Private Equity
Kenya is among African markets considered a favored destination for private equity investments in 2013 while Tanzania and Rwanda will be favorites in East Africa, according to a forecast by White Lake Group, a global private equity consulting company.
"The larger, more established markets of South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya may be seen as the top emerging markets, while equally fast-moving but less defined Angola and Ethiopia may be seen as frontier markets," noted White Lake in its 2012
"The larger, more established markets of South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya may be seen as the top emerging markets, while equally fast-moving but less defined Angola and Ethiopia may be seen as frontier markets," noted White Lake in its 2012
Construction boom in Haiti good for CARICOM - St. Lucia PM Anthony
Best Western Hotel Construction in Haiti. PHOTO/File
St. Lucia Prime Minister, Dr. Kenny Anthony believes the recovery efforts in Haiti after the devastating earthquake in 2010 has the potential to create an employment boom in the construction sector, thus stimulating Haiti's economy and in turn the economies of her Caribbean partners.
Speaking on the anniversary of the earthquake, he noted that during a recent visit to Haiti, there were signs that the country is on the road to
St. Lucia Prime Minister, Dr. Kenny Anthony believes the recovery efforts in Haiti after the devastating earthquake in 2010 has the potential to create an employment boom in the construction sector, thus stimulating Haiti's economy and in turn the economies of her Caribbean partners.
Speaking on the anniversary of the earthquake, he noted that during a recent visit to Haiti, there were signs that the country is on the road to
Australian Open 2013: Serena Williams is the one to beat
Women’s US Open 2012 champion, Serena Williams with the trophy. PHOTO/Timothy Clary/Getty Images
Serena Williams goes into the Australian Open a red-hot favorite in her quest for a sixth title with even world number one Victoria Azarenka admitting the American is the player to beat.
Williams gets her 13th Melbourne campaign underway Tuesday against Romania's Edina Gallovits-Hall, fresh from claiming her 47th career title in Brisbane and with a rare calendar-year Grand Slam in her
Serena Williams goes into the Australian Open a red-hot favorite in her quest for a sixth title with even world number one Victoria Azarenka admitting the American is the player to beat.
Williams gets her 13th Melbourne campaign underway Tuesday against Romania's Edina Gallovits-Hall, fresh from claiming her 47th career title in Brisbane and with a rare calendar-year Grand Slam in her
Caribbean Twenty20: Trinidad & Tobago maul Guyana
Trinidad & Tobago mauled a previously unbeaten Guyana to extend their impressive winning streak and install themselves as heavy favorites in the Caribbean Twenty20 champions Saturday night.
Urged on by a noisy capacity crowd at Queen’s Park Oval, in Port-Of-Spain, the Trinidad & Tobago, (the hosts) flexed their muscle to pile up an imposing 191 for four, the tournament’s highest score.
Darren Bravo, the man of the match, belittled Guyana’s bowlers en route to a sublime unbeaten
Urged on by a noisy capacity crowd at Queen’s Park Oval, in Port-Of-Spain, the Trinidad & Tobago, (the hosts) flexed their muscle to pile up an imposing 191 for four, the tournament’s highest score.
Darren Bravo, the man of the match, belittled Guyana’s bowlers en route to a sublime unbeaten
Mali: ECOWAS intervention force to arrive shortly
(Reuters) - The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called an extraordinary summit in Ivory Coast to discuss the military campaign against al-Qaeda linked insurgents in Mali, a Ivorian minister said on Sunday.
"The heads of state will come together to consult and to evaluate the situation," said Ali Coulibaly, African Integration Minister for Ivory Coast, which holds the rotating chairmanship of the 15-nation bloc.
Coulibaly said an emergency contingent of ECOWAS
"The heads of state will come together to consult and to evaluate the situation," said Ali Coulibaly, African Integration Minister for Ivory Coast, which holds the rotating chairmanship of the 15-nation bloc.
Coulibaly said an emergency contingent of ECOWAS
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Barbados looking to become financial services center - ammends tax agreement with Sweden
Barbados and Sweden have signed a protocol to amend the Convention for Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to taxes on income.
The protocol has been in effect for a month.
A statement from the Ministry of International Business and International Transport indicated that the Double Taxation Agreement represented Barbados’ "firm strides to expand its treaty network, and also signalled the country’s willingness to foster closer ties with
The protocol has been in effect for a month.
A statement from the Ministry of International Business and International Transport indicated that the Double Taxation Agreement represented Barbados’ "firm strides to expand its treaty network, and also signalled the country’s willingness to foster closer ties with
Young African American men as entrepreneurs - providing hope to the U.S. economy
Lawrence Carpenter - founder Owner and CEO, Super Clean Profesional Janitorial Services. PHOTOGRAB/Vimeo.com
Young African American men, especially ex-offenders, face high obstacles to employment. That is where entrepreneurship training comes in. If just 1 in 3 small businesses hired one employee, the United States would be at full employment. Young African American men can be crucial to this progress.
Lawrence Carpenter, the founder Owner and CEO, Super Clean Profesional Janitorial
Young African American men, especially ex-offenders, face high obstacles to employment. That is where entrepreneurship training comes in. If just 1 in 3 small businesses hired one employee, the United States would be at full employment. Young African American men can be crucial to this progress.
Lawrence Carpenter, the founder Owner and CEO, Super Clean Profesional Janitorial
Mali: ECOWAS preparing military intervention
(Reuters) - West African states are preparing to send troops to Mali as an international campaign to eject al-Qaeda-linked elements who have seized the north of the country gathers pace.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has for months lobbied the United Nations to back its plan to end the nine-month occupation of Mali's north by the al-Qaeda affiliated groups.
Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara currently holds the rotating chairmanship of ECOWAS.
"The
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has for months lobbied the United Nations to back its plan to end the nine-month occupation of Mali's north by the al-Qaeda affiliated groups.
Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara currently holds the rotating chairmanship of ECOWAS.
"The
Friday, January 11, 2013
Jamaica: Deal with IMF "necessary" - Prime Minister Simpson-Miller
Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller
Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller says it is “necessary” for Jamaica to secure an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as her cabinet ended the first day of a three-day meeting.
A brief statement issued at the end of the first day on Thursday said that Prime Minister Simpson-Miller said the agreement with the IMF would “underpin the economic reform while securing the protection of the poor and the most
Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller says it is “necessary” for Jamaica to secure an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as her cabinet ended the first day of a three-day meeting.
A brief statement issued at the end of the first day on Thursday said that Prime Minister Simpson-Miller said the agreement with the IMF would “underpin the economic reform while securing the protection of the poor and the most
Haiti plans subdued memorial 3 years after quake
Haiti plans a low-key ceremony Saturday for the third anniversary of the earthquake that devastated the country and killed hundreds of thousands of people.
President Michel Martelly will preside over a subdued memorial on the grounds of the former National Palace, which was destroyed in the disaster and later demolished. Martelly said he hopes Haiti's people use the anniversary of the January 12, 2010, disaster to think about how they can improve their lives.
"The main thing for me is
President Michel Martelly will preside over a subdued memorial on the grounds of the former National Palace, which was destroyed in the disaster and later demolished. Martelly said he hopes Haiti's people use the anniversary of the January 12, 2010, disaster to think about how they can improve their lives.
"The main thing for me is
Obama, Karzai agree to speed up military transition and U.S. troop withdrawal
Afghan President Hamid Karzai listens as U.S. President Obama speaks during a news conference at the White House on Friday. PHOTO/Whitehouse.org
Uneasy allies, President Barack Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai demonstrated Friday they could agree on one big idea: After 11 years of war, the time is right for U.S. forces to let Afghans do their own fighting. U.S. and coalition forces will take a battlefield back seat by spring and, by implication, go home in larger numbers soon
Uneasy allies, President Barack Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai demonstrated Friday they could agree on one big idea: After 11 years of war, the time is right for U.S. forces to let Afghans do their own fighting. U.S. and coalition forces will take a battlefield back seat by spring and, by implication, go home in larger numbers soon
Nigeria commits troops for African Union intervention force in Mali
The head of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Kadre Desire Ouedraogo has thanked the Nigerian forces for their commitment to supporting a pending intervention mission in Mali.
Nigeria's forces have contributed to peace missions at various times in the past two decades to Liberia and Guinea Bissau.
ECOWAS has presented the U.N. Security Council plans for a 3,000-member intervention force to ensure the political stability and territorial integrity of Mali. Foreign
Nigeria's forces have contributed to peace missions at various times in the past two decades to Liberia and Guinea Bissau.
ECOWAS has presented the U.N. Security Council plans for a 3,000-member intervention force to ensure the political stability and territorial integrity of Mali. Foreign
Nigeria commits troops for African Union intervention force in Mali
The head of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Kadre Desire Ouedraogo has thanked the Nigerian forces for their commitment to supporting a pending intervention mission in Mali.
Nigeria's forces have contributed to peace missions at various times in the past two decades to Liberia and Guinea Bissau.
ECOWAS has presented the U.N. Security Council plans for a 3,000-member intervention force to ensure the political stability and territorial integrity of Mali. Foreign
Nigeria's forces have contributed to peace missions at various times in the past two decades to Liberia and Guinea Bissau.
ECOWAS has presented the U.N. Security Council plans for a 3,000-member intervention force to ensure the political stability and territorial integrity of Mali. Foreign
Serena Williams set her eyes on the Grand Slams in 2013
Serena Williams at US Open. PHOTO/AFP
No woman since had even won back-to-back Grand Slam tournaments in the same year until Williams won Wimbledon and the U.S. Open last year.
Williams now appears to be poised for another dominant run, one that has her entertaining thoughts of a calendar year Grand Slam in 2013, starting with the Australian Open on Monday.
"I think for me, absolutely," Williams replied when asked if a Grand Slam is possible this year.
Williams cites one
No woman since had even won back-to-back Grand Slam tournaments in the same year until Williams won Wimbledon and the U.S. Open last year.
Williams now appears to be poised for another dominant run, one that has her entertaining thoughts of a calendar year Grand Slam in 2013, starting with the Australian Open on Monday.
"I think for me, absolutely," Williams replied when asked if a Grand Slam is possible this year.
Williams cites one
Zimbabwe: Local investors to acquire controlling stake in Impala Zimplats for $971 million
(Reuters) - Impala Platinum, the world's second-largest platinum miner, has agreed to sell a majority stake in its Zimbabwe unit to local black investors for US$971 million to meet black ownership and empowerment targets set by the government.
The deal, which will see the Zimplats unit lend the money needed to buy the stake, is Zimbabwe's largest local ownership transaction and a major scalp for the Mugabe administration's black economic empowerment push.
"The transaction being
The deal, which will see the Zimplats unit lend the money needed to buy the stake, is Zimbabwe's largest local ownership transaction and a major scalp for the Mugabe administration's black economic empowerment push.
"The transaction being
Barbados Workers Union to embark on Industrial Action after talks with LIME breakdown
The Barbados Workers Union (BWU) says it will "definitely" embark upon industrial action after efforts to get the telecommunications company - the Landline, Internet, Mobile, Entertainment (LIME) Barbados, to withdraw the intent to lay-off nearly 100 workers last week failed.
Barbados Workers Union general secretary Sir Roy Trotman, said that while no date has yet been decided on when the industrial action would start, he was insisting “there will be industrial action but we will
Barbados Workers Union general secretary Sir Roy Trotman, said that while no date has yet been decided on when the industrial action would start, he was insisting “there will be industrial action but we will
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Profile: Michael Macharia., founder & Group CEO, Seven Seas Technologies
Michael Macharia., founder & Group CEO, Seven Seas Technologies
Kenya's Michael Macharia is the founder and Group CEO of Seven Seas Technologies, one of East Africa’s leading technology solutions companies.
Macharia was only 25 when in 1999 he founded the company. Under his stewardship, Seven Seas Technologies has grown, become an African success story in technology entrepreneurship and expanded its presence into Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Portugal. There are
Kenya's Michael Macharia is the founder and Group CEO of Seven Seas Technologies, one of East Africa’s leading technology solutions companies.
Macharia was only 25 when in 1999 he founded the company. Under his stewardship, Seven Seas Technologies has grown, become an African success story in technology entrepreneurship and expanded its presence into Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Portugal. There are
African-American unemployment rate rises - despite stronger job numbers
Job applicants fill out applications for positions at a new bar and restaurant in Detroit. PHOTO/Paul Sancya/AP
African-American unemployment continued to rise despite an increase in the number jobs created in the United States and a steady decline in unemployment.
Unemployment for African-Americans rose from 13.2 percent to 14 percent in December 2012. Unfortunately, for African-Americans, unemployment has remained rather high throughout the economic recovery of the past few
African-American unemployment continued to rise despite an increase in the number jobs created in the United States and a steady decline in unemployment.
Unemployment for African-Americans rose from 13.2 percent to 14 percent in December 2012. Unfortunately, for African-Americans, unemployment has remained rather high throughout the economic recovery of the past few
Quvenzhané Wallis - the youngest best actress nominee for an Oscar
Quvenzhané Wallis. PHOTO/Getty Images
Wallis, who was just 5 when she auditioned for the role in "Beasts of the Southern Wild," has received major recognition and critical acclaim for her portrayal of the character Hushpuppy.
She beat out former record-holder Keisha Castle-Hughes, who was nominated for "Whale Rider" at age 13. Wallis is up against Jessica Chastain for "Zero Dark Thirty," Jennifer Lawrence for "Siver Linings Playbook," Naomi Watts for "The Impossible" and Emmanuelle
Wallis, who was just 5 when she auditioned for the role in "Beasts of the Southern Wild," has received major recognition and critical acclaim for her portrayal of the character Hushpuppy.
She beat out former record-holder Keisha Castle-Hughes, who was nominated for "Whale Rider" at age 13. Wallis is up against Jessica Chastain for "Zero Dark Thirty," Jennifer Lawrence for "Siver Linings Playbook," Naomi Watts for "The Impossible" and Emmanuelle
Haiti can defeat cholera without vaccinating most people - research
Cholera could be contained in Haiti by vaccinating less than half the population, University of Florida researchers suggest in a paper to be published Thursday in the journal Scientific Reports.
The work places the University of Florida's Emerging Pathogens Institute in the pro-vaccination camp in an ongoing international debate over how best to contain the two-year-old cholera epidemic that has claimed thousands of lives.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been
The work places the University of Florida's Emerging Pathogens Institute in the pro-vaccination camp in an ongoing international debate over how best to contain the two-year-old cholera epidemic that has claimed thousands of lives.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been
Uganda implements 4G network technology
Uganda joins Angola in implementing 4G technology which will provide subscribers and businesses faster Internet access and data speeds.
(More: Angola beats Europe and parts of the US to 4G technology)
The country's largest telecommunications provider MTN Uganda, revealed that it had commenced with the installation of the Long Term Evolution (LTE) infrastructure which provides the framework for wireless communication of high-speed data for mobile phones and data terminals, popularly
(More: Angola beats Europe and parts of the US to 4G technology)
The country's largest telecommunications provider MTN Uganda, revealed that it had commenced with the installation of the Long Term Evolution (LTE) infrastructure which provides the framework for wireless communication of high-speed data for mobile phones and data terminals, popularly
Grenada: Prime Minister Thomas dissolves parliament - elections within 90 days
Grenada Prime Minister Tillman Thomas
Grenada's Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has dissolved parliament, paving the way for general elections on the Caribbean island-nation.
Prime Minister Thomas says he advised the governor general to dissolve parliament Wednesday. This means an election must be scheduled within 90 days.
Thomas says he will set the date "shortly." He says he decided against dissolving the legislature earlier since he was waiting for a new voter registration system
Grenada's Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has dissolved parliament, paving the way for general elections on the Caribbean island-nation.
Prime Minister Thomas says he advised the governor general to dissolve parliament Wednesday. This means an election must be scheduled within 90 days.
Thomas says he will set the date "shortly." He says he decided against dissolving the legislature earlier since he was waiting for a new voter registration system
Obama to use Lincoln and MLK Bibles for 2nd term inauguration
U.S. President Obama with first lady Michelle Obama, during the inauguration ceremony held on January 20, 2009. PHOTO/Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
President Barack Obama is putting a symbolic twist on a time-honored tradition, taking the oath of office for his second term with his hand placed not on a single Bible, but two - one owned by Martin Luther King Jr. and one by Abraham Lincoln.
The inclusion of Dr. King's Bible is particularly significant since the inauguration comes on
President Barack Obama is putting a symbolic twist on a time-honored tradition, taking the oath of office for his second term with his hand placed not on a single Bible, but two - one owned by Martin Luther King Jr. and one by Abraham Lincoln.
The inclusion of Dr. King's Bible is particularly significant since the inauguration comes on
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Grenada: Prime Minister Tillman Thomas expected to announce election date
Grenada Prime Minister Tillman Thomas
Grenada Prime Minister Tillman Thomas will address the nation on Wednesday night amid heightened speculation that Grenadians would be going to the polls ahead of the October deadline.
Press Officer Richard Simon confirmed that the broadcast would be at 8.00 pm (local time) and that Prime Minister Thomas would address citizens on “national issues”.
Informed sources told reporters that members of the Conference of Churches of Grenada, who met
Grenada Prime Minister Tillman Thomas will address the nation on Wednesday night amid heightened speculation that Grenadians would be going to the polls ahead of the October deadline.
Press Officer Richard Simon confirmed that the broadcast would be at 8.00 pm (local time) and that Prime Minister Thomas would address citizens on “national issues”.
Informed sources told reporters that members of the Conference of Churches of Grenada, who met
Judge rules stop and frisk policy unconstitutional
Policewoman frisking man. PHOTO/Hill Street Studios
The New York City Police Department likely turned a blind eye to violations of the constitutional rights of thousands of individuals detained at private residential buildings in the Bronx in a stop-and-frisk program that’s under assault in the courts, a federal judge has said.
U.S. District Judge Shira Scheindlin said the department’s “Operation Clean Halls” program — aimed at preventing illegal activity at buildings in
The New York City Police Department likely turned a blind eye to violations of the constitutional rights of thousands of individuals detained at private residential buildings in the Bronx in a stop-and-frisk program that’s under assault in the courts, a federal judge has said.
U.S. District Judge Shira Scheindlin said the department’s “Operation Clean Halls” program — aimed at preventing illegal activity at buildings in
Africa focused Nile Pan Africa Fund tops 542 funds in emerging markets Category
Larry Seruma, founder and Chief Investment Officer of Nile Capital Management LLC
(Business Wire) -- Nile Capital Management LLC is proud to announce that its flagship fund, the Nile Pan Africa Fund (NAFAX) finished #1, according to Morningstar, for 1 Year Total Return in the Diversified Emerging Markets Category, out of 542 other funds for the year ended December 31, 2012.
Nile’s Chief Investment Officer Larry Seruma commented, “Most investors have zero exposure to Africa. We
(Business Wire) -- Nile Capital Management LLC is proud to announce that its flagship fund, the Nile Pan Africa Fund (NAFAX) finished #1, according to Morningstar, for 1 Year Total Return in the Diversified Emerging Markets Category, out of 542 other funds for the year ended December 31, 2012.
Nile’s Chief Investment Officer Larry Seruma commented, “Most investors have zero exposure to Africa. We
Carlos Brathwaite leads Barbados to beat Jamaica to claim a second Caribbean Twenty20 victory
Barbados stumbled and stuttered before eventually marching to their second victory of the Caribbean Twenty20, with a five-wicket defeat of Jamaica on Tuesday.
Barbados led by Carlos Brathwaite, defeated Jamaica for their lowest ever Caribbean Twenty20 score of 72 off 17.3 overs, and then reached their target off 11.2 overs at Queen’s Park Oval.
At one stage, Barbados were floundering at 40 for five in the seventh over but recovered through an unbroken 33-run, sixth wicket stand
Barbados led by Carlos Brathwaite, defeated Jamaica for their lowest ever Caribbean Twenty20 score of 72 off 17.3 overs, and then reached their target off 11.2 overs at Queen’s Park Oval.
At one stage, Barbados were floundering at 40 for five in the seventh over but recovered through an unbroken 33-run, sixth wicket stand
Redskins Quarterback Robert Griffin III will have right knee surgery
Washington Redskins Quarterback Robert Griffin III. PHOTO/Evan Vucci/AP
Robert Griffin III is having surgery Wednesday on a torn ligament in his right knee — and to see if there’s a second ligament that also needs to be repaired.
Baylor coach Art Briles confirmed to USA Today and The Associated Press on Tuesday night that the Washington Redskins rookie has a torn lateral collateral ligament. He said the surgery also will determine whether Griffin has damaged the ACL in that
Robert Griffin III is having surgery Wednesday on a torn ligament in his right knee — and to see if there’s a second ligament that also needs to be repaired.
Baylor coach Art Briles confirmed to USA Today and The Associated Press on Tuesday night that the Washington Redskins rookie has a torn lateral collateral ligament. He said the surgery also will determine whether Griffin has damaged the ACL in that
Nigeria navy intercepts Russian arms smugglers
(Reuters) - Fifteen Russian sailors detained by Nigeria's navy on suspicion of arms smuggling have been transferred to police cells for prosecution, a naval spokesman said on Wednesday.
Nigerian authorities intercepted a ship and arrested its all-Russian crew after they found several guns and about 8,500 rounds of ammunition aboard.
"On Monday, we handed over the crew to the police as we have completed preliminary investigations. The ship and the weapons are still in our custody,"
Nigerian authorities intercepted a ship and arrested its all-Russian crew after they found several guns and about 8,500 rounds of ammunition aboard.
"On Monday, we handed over the crew to the police as we have completed preliminary investigations. The ship and the weapons are still in our custody,"
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Freeman A. Hrabowski, III named the 2013 Black Engineer of the Year
Freeman A. Hrabowski III. PHOTO/IUPUI
Freeman A. Hrabowski, III has been named the 2013 Black Engineer of the Year.
Dr. Hrabowski, has served as president of UMBC (The University of Maryland, Baltimore County) since 1992. His research and publications focus on science and math education, with special emphasis on minority participation and performance. He chaired the National Academies’ committee that produced the recent report, Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation:
Freeman A. Hrabowski, III has been named the 2013 Black Engineer of the Year.
Dr. Hrabowski, has served as president of UMBC (The University of Maryland, Baltimore County) since 1992. His research and publications focus on science and math education, with special emphasis on minority participation and performance. He chaired the National Academies’ committee that produced the recent report, Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation:
iROKO Partners increases its footprint in Africa - Opens South Africa Office
Jason Njoku, founder and CEO, iROKO Partners
iROKO Partners, the world’s largest online distributor of Nigerian movies and music, continues its phenomenal growth with the opening of a new office in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Genevieve Dumorne, who will head up the iROKO Partners Johannesburg branch says: “We’ve come to South Africa to work closely with the continent’s leading media agencies, advertisers and content providers. The entertainment and tech scene in South Africa
iROKO Partners, the world’s largest online distributor of Nigerian movies and music, continues its phenomenal growth with the opening of a new office in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Genevieve Dumorne, who will head up the iROKO Partners Johannesburg branch says: “We’ve come to South Africa to work closely with the continent’s leading media agencies, advertisers and content providers. The entertainment and tech scene in South Africa
Trinidad & Tobago: Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar - Tobago Bill grants Tobago self-government and autonomy
Trinidad & Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar. PHOTO/File
Trinidad & Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said yesterday that the Tobago Bill will be debated next Wednesday and referred to a Joint Select Committee (JSC) of Parliament for further deliberations.
In a statement to Parliament, Persad-Bissessar said this would enable more time for further discussions and consultations in order to obtain the consent and support of all members of Parliament and the people
Trinidad & Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said yesterday that the Tobago Bill will be debated next Wednesday and referred to a Joint Select Committee (JSC) of Parliament for further deliberations.
In a statement to Parliament, Persad-Bissessar said this would enable more time for further discussions and consultations in order to obtain the consent and support of all members of Parliament and the people
Kenya: Poachers kill 11 elephants in worst attack
Kenya's President Mwai Kibaki sets on fire an illegal ivory stockpile, July 20, 2011 at the Tsavo National Park. PHOTO/Tony Karumba /AFP/Getty Images
(Reuters) - A family of eleven elephants have been killed in Kenya in what officials say was the worst such incident in the past three decades.
"We have not lost as many elephants in a single incident since the early 1980s," said Patrick Omondi, head of the elephant program at the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) on Tuesday. "This is a clear
(Reuters) - A family of eleven elephants have been killed in Kenya in what officials say was the worst such incident in the past three decades.
"We have not lost as many elephants in a single incident since the early 1980s," said Patrick Omondi, head of the elephant program at the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) on Tuesday. "This is a clear
Mali: Al-Qaeda linked Islamists move closer south to military-held town
Islamist extremists who seized Mali’s north have moved even closer toward areas under government control Monday, a military official and witness said, reigniting long-held fears that the al-Qaeda-linked militants could try to push further into the southern part of the country.
A military official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media, said the insurgents had reached the village of Bourei, only 40 kilometers (25 miles) from the last
A military official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media, said the insurgents had reached the village of Bourei, only 40 kilometers (25 miles) from the last
BET founder Robert Johnson acquires Regional Trucking Company
Robert L. Johnson. PHOTO/File
"My goal is to make RLJ Thompson the largest minority owned transportation company in the country."
-Robert Johnson
Former BET founder, chairman and CEO Robert L. Johnson announced yesterday that his company has purchased Virginia-based R. Thompson Trucking, Inc.
According to industry sources and the company website, R. Thompson Trucking, Inc., which has a fleet of 500 trailers, over 150 tractors, and 100 dump trucks works with industrial recyclers
"My goal is to make RLJ Thompson the largest minority owned transportation company in the country."
-Robert Johnson
Former BET founder, chairman and CEO Robert L. Johnson announced yesterday that his company has purchased Virginia-based R. Thompson Trucking, Inc.
According to industry sources and the company website, R. Thompson Trucking, Inc., which has a fleet of 500 trailers, over 150 tractors, and 100 dump trucks works with industrial recyclers
St. Lucia to avoid turning to IMF - seeks to find internal solutions
The government of St. Lucia has indicated that while it is anxious to bring closure to the wage and salary negotiations involving public servants, it will not endorse salaries that would further affect the economic situation and force the island into "the clutches" of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
In a nationwide radio and television broadcast on Sunday night, Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony, who is also the finance minister, said the crux of the issue that faces the government
In a nationwide radio and television broadcast on Sunday night, Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony, who is also the finance minister, said the crux of the issue that faces the government
Monday, January 7, 2013
Oprah Winfrey’s OWN ratings continue to grow - 2013 very promising
Oprah Winfrey’s OWN Network has announced that 2012 saw year-over-year ratings gains, with primetime ratings for women ages 25 to 54 up 32 percent and total day ratings up 44 percent for all viewers.
Tyler Perry will join the Oprah Winfrey Network in 2013, as OWN and parent company Discovery Communications announced six new series that will debut on the network this year.
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Tyler Perry will join the Oprah Winfrey Network in 2013, as OWN and parent company Discovery Communications announced six new series that will debut on the network this year.
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M-Shwari: New Kenyan mobile application - a banking game changer
Transactions on Kenya's latest mobile banking innovation, M-Shwari, crossed the KSh1 billion (US$11.6 million) mark at the close of 2012 in an overwhelming uptake that could force the country's banks back to the drawing board.
The M-Shwari application (app) was launched in November 2012, and by December 27 2012, M-Shwari users had borrowed over KSh123 million (US$1.43 million) and deposited in excess of KSh976 million (US$11.35 million) in savings. The most frequent users of M-Shwari are
The M-Shwari application (app) was launched in November 2012, and by December 27 2012, M-Shwari users had borrowed over KSh123 million (US$1.43 million) and deposited in excess of KSh976 million (US$11.35 million) in savings. The most frequent users of M-Shwari are
T.W. Shannon is Oklahoma's first African American Speaker of the House
New Oklahoma House Speaker T.W. Shannon. PHOTO/Sue Ogrocki/AP
Republican state representative, T.W. Shannon, 34, has become the first African American Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
Prior to his election as Speaker, Mr. Shannon represented the Lawton, Oklahoma, area in Oklahoma’s legislature for six years.
Shannon is a 6th generation Oklahoman and 3rd generation Lawtonian. He is an alumnus of the Oklahoma City University, where he earned his law
Republican state representative, T.W. Shannon, 34, has become the first African American Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
Prior to his election as Speaker, Mr. Shannon represented the Lawton, Oklahoma, area in Oklahoma’s legislature for six years.
Shannon is a 6th generation Oklahoman and 3rd generation Lawtonian. He is an alumnus of the Oklahoma City University, where he earned his law
Dominica Integrity Commission deliberates Prime Minister Skerrit abuse of office
Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit
The Integrity Commission in Dominica meets today to continue deliberations into the alleged breach of Rule (E) of the Code of Conduct of the Integrity in Public Office (IPO) Act by Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit.
The Integrity Commission began investigations in 2010, following a complaint by journalist Lennox Linton against Prime Minister Skerrit.
In Linton’s complaints he alleged that Mr. Skerrit had breached a number of provisions
The Integrity Commission in Dominica meets today to continue deliberations into the alleged breach of Rule (E) of the Code of Conduct of the Integrity in Public Office (IPO) Act by Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit.
The Integrity Commission began investigations in 2010, following a complaint by journalist Lennox Linton against Prime Minister Skerrit.
In Linton’s complaints he alleged that Mr. Skerrit had breached a number of provisions
LPGA adds new tournament in the Bahamas
The LPGA Tour has a new tournament this year that will be played in The Bahamas.
Commissioner Mike Whan said Monday that Pure Silk will be the title sponsor of the Bahamas LPGA Classic, to be played May 23-26 at Ocean Club Golf Course at Atlantis in Paradise Islands. The 72-hole event will have a US$1.3 million purse.
Whan says there are few things more enjoyable for a commissioner than to tell his players they're going to The Bahamas for Memorial Day weekend.
Pure Silk also signed
Commissioner Mike Whan said Monday that Pure Silk will be the title sponsor of the Bahamas LPGA Classic, to be played May 23-26 at Ocean Club Golf Course at Atlantis in Paradise Islands. The 72-hole event will have a US$1.3 million purse.
Whan says there are few things more enjoyable for a commissioner than to tell his players they're going to The Bahamas for Memorial Day weekend.
Pure Silk also signed
Dilemma of the Diaspora
After more than five years away from home, your correspondent returned to East Africa. Making a pitstop in Dubai, I was reminded of how global the economy really is. Burger King fries in this part of the world taste exactly the same as those in New Orleans and in London. In Nairobi, the road to my former apartment is now engorged the construction of new residences and roads as a result of all manner of foreign direct investment. Uganda is another story, though. In the first place, although
Ghana: John Mahama inaugurated President
Newly inaugurated Ghana President John Dramani Mahama. PHOTO/Issouf Sanogo/AFP
John Dramani Mahama became president of Ghana on Monday, sworn in as the opposition continues to dispute election results.
Speaking immediately after completing the oath of office, Mr. Mahama promised to work toward making Ghana "less polarized" even as the New Patriotic Party has started a court challenge claiming Nana Akufo-Addo won the December 7 poll. Mahama gave few specifics on how he planned to do
John Dramani Mahama became president of Ghana on Monday, sworn in as the opposition continues to dispute election results.
Speaking immediately after completing the oath of office, Mr. Mahama promised to work toward making Ghana "less polarized" even as the New Patriotic Party has started a court challenge claiming Nana Akufo-Addo won the December 7 poll. Mahama gave few specifics on how he planned to do
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Africa: Explaining the rapidly expanding middle class
African middle class family in Lusaka, Zambia. PHOTO/Georgina Smith/The Guardian
By Fred Ojambo
Africa’s middle class is growing at a faster rate than that of its population.
Experts have attributed the growth of the middle class to increased investments in the service sector, the unlocking of the continent’s vast natural resources and sound economic policies countries have been pursuing in the past two decades.
"The liberalization of African economies has resulted in
By Fred Ojambo
Africa’s middle class is growing at a faster rate than that of its population.
Experts have attributed the growth of the middle class to increased investments in the service sector, the unlocking of the continent’s vast natural resources and sound economic policies countries have been pursuing in the past two decades.
"The liberalization of African economies has resulted in
Black Girls Code continues spreading its reach - to be in Memphis this Feb
Breanna Collins was one of 14 girls who built a video game at the Black Girls Code session in the fall of 2011. PHOTO/Black Girls Code
"The lack of women in the technology space and the lack of people of color was something that was really glaring to me over and over again."
–Kimberly Bryant
Founder, Black Girls Code
The founder of the Black Girls Code organization, Ms. Kimberly Bryant will lead the organization in open a workshop in Memphis, Tennessee on February 16 in the Paul
"The lack of women in the technology space and the lack of people of color was something that was really glaring to me over and over again."
–Kimberly Bryant
Founder, Black Girls Code
The founder of the Black Girls Code organization, Ms. Kimberly Bryant will lead the organization in open a workshop in Memphis, Tennessee on February 16 in the Paul
Claudja Williams launches RateBee: Jamaica's comparison source for financial products
Claudja Williams, founder and RateBee
Are you a Jamaican or international investor in Jamaica or in the diaspora looking and shopping for the best interest rates, most suitable bank fees, mortgages, foreign exchange rates, or loans? Then RateBee is the site for you.
RateBee, an interactive site which allows users to compare and shop for the best rates, was founded by Ms. Claudja Williams - who launched the site on June 1, 2012.
Williams, was motivated to found RateBee after having
Are you a Jamaican or international investor in Jamaica or in the diaspora looking and shopping for the best interest rates, most suitable bank fees, mortgages, foreign exchange rates, or loans? Then RateBee is the site for you.
RateBee, an interactive site which allows users to compare and shop for the best rates, was founded by Ms. Claudja Williams - who launched the site on June 1, 2012.
Williams, was motivated to found RateBee after having
Isaac Olowolafe Jr.'s Dream Maker Realty Inc. presents the Yorkdale Project in Toronto
Isaac Olowolafe Jr. – President & CEO of Dream Maker Realty Inc. and Dream Fund Holdings
Dream Maker Realty under the stewardship of Isaac Olowolafe Jr., presents the Yorkdale Condominium project in Toronto, Canada.
Mr. Olowolafe, in addition to working toward establishing this prestigious condominium development in one of the most affluent areas of Toronto has stressed on the importance of creating generational wealth for investors, this project amongst others that his Dream Maker
Dream Maker Realty under the stewardship of Isaac Olowolafe Jr., presents the Yorkdale Condominium project in Toronto, Canada.
Mr. Olowolafe, in addition to working toward establishing this prestigious condominium development in one of the most affluent areas of Toronto has stressed on the importance of creating generational wealth for investors, this project amongst others that his Dream Maker
Pres. Obama will nominate Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defence
U.S. President Barack Obama with former Sen. Chuck Hagel. PHOTO/Salah Malkawi/Getty Images
(Reuters) - President Barack Obama will nominate former Republican Senator Chuck Hagel to be his defense secretary and an announcement could come on Monday, a Democratic congressional aide said.
The choice will likely set up a confirmation battle in the Senate over whether the former Nebraska senator and Vietnam veteran is a strong enough supporter of key U.S. ally Israel and over his past calls
(Reuters) - President Barack Obama will nominate former Republican Senator Chuck Hagel to be his defense secretary and an announcement could come on Monday, a Democratic congressional aide said.
The choice will likely set up a confirmation battle in the Senate over whether the former Nebraska senator and Vietnam veteran is a strong enough supporter of key U.S. ally Israel and over his past calls
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Sudan, South Sudan agree to set timeline for issues
The presidents of Sudan and South Sudan agreed Saturday to abide by timelines to be drawn up to implement a raft of security, oil and border deals stalled for over three months, mediators said.
With the two neighbors increasingly cash-strapped after a spat led South Sudan to shut down its oil output a year ago, the announcement offered fresh hope of a breakthrough in long-running talks to end the crisis.
African Union (AU) mediator Thabo Mbeki said at the end of a summit meeting in
With the two neighbors increasingly cash-strapped after a spat led South Sudan to shut down its oil output a year ago, the announcement offered fresh hope of a breakthrough in long-running talks to end the crisis.
African Union (AU) mediator Thabo Mbeki said at the end of a summit meeting in
Serena Williams begins year on winning note - victorious in Brisbane
Serena Williams wins in Brisbane
(Reuters) - Serena Williams felt she was close to accessing the sporting "zone" during her emphatic 6-2 6-1 victory over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the final of the Brisbane International on Saturday.
Williams needed only 51 minutes to beat the Russian in an ominous warm-up for the Australian Open, which begins in Melbourne on January 14.
"I've been in the zone a few times," Williams told reporters.
"I don't know if I was in the zone today, but
(Reuters) - Serena Williams felt she was close to accessing the sporting "zone" during her emphatic 6-2 6-1 victory over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the final of the Brisbane International on Saturday.
Williams needed only 51 minutes to beat the Russian in an ominous warm-up for the Australian Open, which begins in Melbourne on January 14.
"I've been in the zone a few times," Williams told reporters.
"I don't know if I was in the zone today, but
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