(Reuters) - Americans are getting their first look on Saturday at whether a five-week, round-the-clock technology overhaul has made it easier to use the troubled website that is the backbone of President Barack Obama's landmark healthcare overhaul.
The White House had pledged that HealthCare.gov, which has been plagued by errors, outages, and slow speeds since its disastrous October 1 launch - would be working for most people this weekend.
Fixing the crisis, one of the biggest of
Saturday, November 30, 2013
33 feared dead as Mozambique Airlines plane crashes in Namibia
A Mozambique Airlines plane carrying 33 people crashed in a remote border area, killing all on board, Namibian media reported Saturday.
The plane crashed in a Namibian national park near the border with Angola and there were no survivors, said Namibian deputy police commissioner Bollen Sankwasa, according to The Namibia Press Agency. An investigation of the cause was underway.
The plane was carrying 27 passengers, including 10 Mozambicans, 9 Angolans, 5 Portuguese, and one citizen
The plane crashed in a Namibian national park near the border with Angola and there were no survivors, said Namibian deputy police commissioner Bollen Sankwasa, according to The Namibia Press Agency. An investigation of the cause was underway.
The plane was carrying 27 passengers, including 10 Mozambicans, 9 Angolans, 5 Portuguese, and one citizen
Friday, November 29, 2013
Haiti President Martelly extends olive branch to Dominican Republic despite citizenship row
Haiti’s President Michel Martelly said Haiti will not sever trading ties with the Dominican Republic in light of the chaos created by the September 23 constitutional court ruling, which renders stateless over 200,000 Dominicans of Haitian descent.
Trade between Haiti and the Dominican Republic is worth almost US$2 billion annually. Severing such ties would be a tremendous loss to the Dominican Republic. Martelly, along with the other heads of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM),
Trade between Haiti and the Dominican Republic is worth almost US$2 billion annually. Severing such ties would be a tremendous loss to the Dominican Republic. Martelly, along with the other heads of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM),
Angola denies that long serving President dos Santos is in ill health
Long serving Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos. PHOTO/AFP
Angola on Friday denied a report by external news reports that long serving President Jose Eduardo dos Santos was undergoing cancer treatment, saying the 71-year-old was in good health.
The report on Thursday said Dos Santos had checked in to the oncology unit of a clinic outside Angola. The report further revealed that he was about to undergo surgery. Neither report cited any sources.
According to a statement from
Angola on Friday denied a report by external news reports that long serving President Jose Eduardo dos Santos was undergoing cancer treatment, saying the 71-year-old was in good health.
The report on Thursday said Dos Santos had checked in to the oncology unit of a clinic outside Angola. The report further revealed that he was about to undergo surgery. Neither report cited any sources.
According to a statement from
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Canyon Drilling East Africa Limited - East Africa's first locally-owned drilling contractor launched
Oil rig in Uganda. PHOTO/Tullow Oil
East Africa's first land based locally-owned drilling contractor is just starting up, signalling the intention of local investors to get a share of the region's nascent hydrocarbon boom.
The company, Canyon Drilling East Africa Limited (CDEA), has been mostly funded with east African private equity sources and investors include Charles Mbire, chairman of MTN Uganda, a unit of South African mobile phone company MTN Group.
Based in the Kenyan
East Africa's first land based locally-owned drilling contractor is just starting up, signalling the intention of local investors to get a share of the region's nascent hydrocarbon boom.
The company, Canyon Drilling East Africa Limited (CDEA), has been mostly funded with east African private equity sources and investors include Charles Mbire, chairman of MTN Uganda, a unit of South African mobile phone company MTN Group.
Based in the Kenyan
Jamaica moving towards adoption of CCJ - parliament to begin debate
Law makers in Jamaica will soon begin a debate on the island-nation's potential accession to the regional Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) and thus disengaging with the U.K.-based Privy Council.
It should be noted that this was one of Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller's promises to voters while campaigning for the country's top job prior to the last general election.
According to cabinet minister Phillip Paulwell, the island-nation's parliament will debate 2 bills: an act to amend
It should be noted that this was one of Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller's promises to voters while campaigning for the country's top job prior to the last general election.
According to cabinet minister Phillip Paulwell, the island-nation's parliament will debate 2 bills: an act to amend
More teething problems for Obamacare - small business access delayed
Small businesses won't be able to buy health insurance via HealthCare.gov until next year, U.S. President Barack Obama's administration announced Wednesday.
The delay in functionality for the so-called SHOP exchanges represents the latest setback in the Obama administration's efforts to implement the 3-year-old Affordable Care Act. The development also comes just days before HealthCare.gov, the online portal for individual and family health coverage in more than 30 states, is supposed to
The delay in functionality for the so-called SHOP exchanges represents the latest setback in the Obama administration's efforts to implement the 3-year-old Affordable Care Act. The development also comes just days before HealthCare.gov, the online portal for individual and family health coverage in more than 30 states, is supposed to
Mali: Many parliamentary seats to be decided in runoff, as coup leader Gen. Sanogo faces justice
Officials in Mali have revealed that many of Mali's 147 parliamentary seats will be decided in a runoff next month following a first-round vote on Sunday that was characterized by a low turnout.
As the country progresses towards a functional democracy, latest reports from the country indicate that leader of last year's coup that was a catalyst for the ensuing chaos will be facing justice.
The development indicates that the government of Mali's newly elected president is not afraid to
As the country progresses towards a functional democracy, latest reports from the country indicate that leader of last year's coup that was a catalyst for the ensuing chaos will be facing justice.
The development indicates that the government of Mali's newly elected president is not afraid to
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
30 believed dead as boat full of Haitian migrants capsizes near The Bahamas
The U.S. Coast Guard found a man Wednesday who survived the deadly capsizing of a boat packed with migrants in the Bahamas as a search continued for survivors or more bodies.
A crew from a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter spotted the survivor on a small island northeast of Green Cay, about 16 kilometers (10 miles) from where a sailboat with about 150 Haitian migrants on board ran aground and capsized on Monday night, officials said.
The man was turned over to Bahamian authorities, who are
A crew from a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter spotted the survivor on a small island northeast of Green Cay, about 16 kilometers (10 miles) from where a sailboat with about 150 Haitian migrants on board ran aground and capsized on Monday night, officials said.
The man was turned over to Bahamian authorities, who are
Convergence Partners launches $145 million African Infrastructure Fund
Andile Ngcaba - Founder and Chairman Convergence Partners
Convergence Partners a South African-based investment group, founded and headed by serial entrepreneur Andile Ngcaba, has launched a US$145 million fund that will invest solely in information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure across sub-Saharan Africa, it said on Wednesday.
According to Ngcaba, the fund would be invested in areas such as the installation of fiber-optic cable, high-speed wireless networks,
Convergence Partners a South African-based investment group, founded and headed by serial entrepreneur Andile Ngcaba, has launched a US$145 million fund that will invest solely in information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure across sub-Saharan Africa, it said on Wednesday.
According to Ngcaba, the fund would be invested in areas such as the installation of fiber-optic cable, high-speed wireless networks,
Angela Benton - NewME founder providing minority entrepreneurs an equal chance at starting up businesses
Angela Benton (pictured), did not let rooms full of men intimidate her back in 2007 when she started her first business. Instead, it's guided a career dedicated to giving minorities and women equal chances at starting and building successful companies.
Long before Benton founded the fast-growing NewME Accelerator for minority entrepreneurs, she was the lone black woman in Charlotte’s startup and technology circles.
But she knew there had to be others like her around the United
Long before Benton founded the fast-growing NewME Accelerator for minority entrepreneurs, she was the lone black woman in Charlotte’s startup and technology circles.
But she knew there had to be others like her around the United
Dominica on track to joining CCJ - PM Roosevelt Skerrit
Dominica says it has written to the United Kingdom government informing it officially of its intention to cut ties with the London-based Privy Council in favor of the Trinidad & Tobago-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ).
“We have in fact written to the Foreign secretary if the British government indicating the Dominica government’s decision to end our relationship with the Privy Council and to establish our relationship with the Caribbean Court of Justice in the appellate
“We have in fact written to the Foreign secretary if the British government indicating the Dominica government’s decision to end our relationship with the Privy Council and to establish our relationship with the Caribbean Court of Justice in the appellate
Nigeria: Defection of 7 State Governors to Opposition Party dims Goodluck Jonathan re-election prospects
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan. PHOTO/File
Seven state governors have defected from Nigeria's ruling party and merged their splinter group with the main opposition party on Tuesday, eroding the power base President Goodluck Jonathan would need for re-election.
Nigerian State governors are among the most powerful figures in Africa's largest oil-exporting country - some controlling budgets bigger than many African countries, and their influence carries a great deal of weight in
Seven state governors have defected from Nigeria's ruling party and merged their splinter group with the main opposition party on Tuesday, eroding the power base President Goodluck Jonathan would need for re-election.
Nigerian State governors are among the most powerful figures in Africa's largest oil-exporting country - some controlling budgets bigger than many African countries, and their influence carries a great deal of weight in
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Serena Williams bags 5th WTA player of year award
Serena Williams celebrates her win over Li Na 2-6, 6-3, 6-0, to win the WTA Championships title, October 27, 2013. PHOTO/Bulent Kilic/AFP
Serena Williams has warned the rest of women’s tennis there is more to come from her after she was named the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) player of the year for the second year running and the fifth time overall.
Williams enjoyed one of the greatest seasons in WTA history.
She won 78 of 82 matches, the U.S. Open and French Open among 11
Serena Williams has warned the rest of women’s tennis there is more to come from her after she was named the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) player of the year for the second year running and the fifth time overall.
Williams enjoyed one of the greatest seasons in WTA history.
She won 78 of 82 matches, the U.S. Open and French Open among 11
East African Integration moving closer to reality with the signing of the Monetary Union Protocol this week
East African integration is moving closer to reality with the signing of the East African Monetary Union Protocol during the Heads of State Summit to be held later this week in the Ugandan capital, Kampala.
After the endorsement of the East African Monetary Union Protocol, the next 2 years will see the passage of bills to support it. The introduction of a single currency will be spelled out in these bills, and methods and processes which member states can join the monetary union and use
After the endorsement of the East African Monetary Union Protocol, the next 2 years will see the passage of bills to support it. The introduction of a single currency will be spelled out in these bills, and methods and processes which member states can join the monetary union and use
Officials in Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago to meet in hopes to avert trade row, following deportations
Trinidad & Tobago’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Winston Dookeran says if the threat of a boycott of products by Jamaicans materializes this could lead to a serious economic fall out for the twin-island country.
Dookeran who was a guest on a local radio program on Monday said a boycott would not make economic sense as it would only punish workers in both countries.
The boycott has been building steam since last week's deportation of 13 Jamaicans from Trinidad & Tobago as they did not
Dookeran who was a guest on a local radio program on Monday said a boycott would not make economic sense as it would only punish workers in both countries.
The boycott has been building steam since last week's deportation of 13 Jamaicans from Trinidad & Tobago as they did not
ASPiRE TV debuts Season 2 of its original weekly series - "The ROOT 100"
(BLACK PR WIRE) – Atlanta, Georgia – Hosted by Emmy-winning television journalist and CNN Anchor Suzanne Malveaux and featuring first-hand interviews by Political Strategist/Writer/Commentator Jamal Simmons, ASPiRE Tv’s original weekly series THE ROOT 100 returns for a second season on Wednesday, November 27 at 8 p.m. EST.
Based on online news and commentary site The Root’s 4th annual list of 100 of the most influential African American innovators of the next generation (age
Based on online news and commentary site The Root’s 4th annual list of 100 of the most influential African American innovators of the next generation (age
South Africa: Largest labor union, NUMSA looking to break way from ANC - may form political party
(Reuters) - South Africa's biggest union is considering pulling out of the African National Congress (ANC)-aligned Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) labor federation to form its own political entity, a split that could hurt the ruling party in next year's elections, senior union sources said on Tuesday.
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) is increasingly at odds with the ANC and COSATU over labor policies it says are too pro-business.
Coupled with
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) is increasingly at odds with the ANC and COSATU over labor policies it says are too pro-business.
Coupled with
Introducing the Surtab - Haiti's first locally assembled tablet
The first touch-screen tablet manufactured in Haiti and its affordable price have captured the interest of Haitians, particularly within low income households and the youth, who believe they now have a unique opportunity to fulfill their dream to own one, as the use of technological devices grows in popularity in the Caribbean country.
The tablet - known as the Surtab and based on the Android operating system is the very first of it's kind to be assembled in Haiti. It is a a source for
The tablet - known as the Surtab and based on the Android operating system is the very first of it's kind to be assembled in Haiti. It is a a source for
Monday, November 25, 2013
Obama to fund raise at Magic Johnson house
U.S. President Barack Obama (r) chats with former Los Angeles Lakers great Magic Johnson (l) during the Carrier Classic college basketball game between the University of North Carolina and Michigan State University in San Diego, California, November 11, 2011. PHOTO/Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images
(Bloomberg) - U.S. President Barack Obama, is on a 3-day fundraising trip that includes stops at the Seattle home of former Microsoft executive Jon Shirley and Magic Johnson’s Los Angeles
(Bloomberg) - U.S. President Barack Obama, is on a 3-day fundraising trip that includes stops at the Seattle home of former Microsoft executive Jon Shirley and Magic Johnson’s Los Angeles
Haiti and the Dominican Republic begin talks to resolve citizenship row
(CaribJournal) - Haiti and the Dominican Republic have begun talks on the controversial citizenship ruling by the Dominican Republic’s Constitutional Court regarding Dominicans of Haitian descent.
Haiti Foreign Minister Pierre Richard Casimir and Dominican Republic Minister of the Presidency Gustavo Montalvo signed an agreement following a meeting in Caracas setting out the way forward for a potential resolution.
The 2 countries announced that they had signed an agreement on three
Haiti Foreign Minister Pierre Richard Casimir and Dominican Republic Minister of the Presidency Gustavo Montalvo signed an agreement following a meeting in Caracas setting out the way forward for a potential resolution.
The 2 countries announced that they had signed an agreement on three
Mali holds parliamentary elections as country transitions to democracy
Voters in Mali trickled to the polls amid high security for parliamentary elections on Sunday, in the second set of elections since an international force intervened to dislodge al Qaeda-linked militants from the country's north.
Northern Mali has experienced some Islamist violence since President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita was elected in August in elections that marked a return to democracy after a March 2012 coup. The military coup plunged Mali into chaos and allowed Islamists to seize its
Northern Mali has experienced some Islamist violence since President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita was elected in August in elections that marked a return to democracy after a March 2012 coup. The military coup plunged Mali into chaos and allowed Islamists to seize its
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Anti Stop and Frisk ruling will not be overturned by Appeals Court
Anti stop and frisk demonstrators hold placards during a silent march in New York, June 17 2012. PHOTO/Seth Wenig/AP
A federal appeals panel on Friday denied a request by lawyers for New York that it overturn a judge’s sweeping ruling on the Police Department’s stop and frisk practices, all but ending the Bloomberg administration’s ability to legally challenge the ruling.
Last month, an appeals panel had suspended the effects of a lower-court ruling.
The city had argued that
A federal appeals panel on Friday denied a request by lawyers for New York that it overturn a judge’s sweeping ruling on the Police Department’s stop and frisk practices, all but ending the Bloomberg administration’s ability to legally challenge the ruling.
Last month, an appeals panel had suspended the effects of a lower-court ruling.
The city had argued that
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Obama: Important first step as Iran nuclear deal is clinched
U.S. President Barack Obama. PHOTO/File
U.S. President Barack Obama says a nuclear deal with Iran is an "important first step" toward addressing the world's concerns over the Islamic republic's disputed nuclear program.
Obama says the deal includes "substantial limitations" on Iran and cuts off the Islamic republic's most likely path to a bomb.
Obama spoke Saturday night shortly after the U.S. and five partners reached an interim nuclear deal with Iran. The agreement was finalized
U.S. President Barack Obama says a nuclear deal with Iran is an "important first step" toward addressing the world's concerns over the Islamic republic's disputed nuclear program.
Obama says the deal includes "substantial limitations" on Iran and cuts off the Islamic republic's most likely path to a bomb.
Obama spoke Saturday night shortly after the U.S. and five partners reached an interim nuclear deal with Iran. The agreement was finalized
Will Jean-Philippe Désir become the first black president of France
Jean-Philippe Désir. PHOTO/F. Perry/AFP
Late last year, the ruling Socialist Party in France voted anti-racism activist Jean-Philippe Désir as its leader, a move that could potentially put him on track to becoming the country’s first black president.
Désir is the first black man to lead a major political party in France, placing him on a political fast track to the French presidency.
While there is no guarantee the Socialist Party will pick Désir as a presidential nominee in
Late last year, the ruling Socialist Party in France voted anti-racism activist Jean-Philippe Désir as its leader, a move that could potentially put him on track to becoming the country’s first black president.
Désir is the first black man to lead a major political party in France, placing him on a political fast track to the French presidency.
While there is no guarantee the Socialist Party will pick Désir as a presidential nominee in
Friday, November 22, 2013
U.S. President Obama backing Senate filibuster reform
U.S. President Barack Obama. PHOTO/File
U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday endorsed the move by Democrats to revamp Senate filibuster rules to make it easier for the majority party to confirm nominees.
"I support the step a majority of senators took to change the way that Washington is doing business. More specifically, the way the Senate does business," Obama said during remarks in the White House briefing room. "The vote today, I think, is an indication that a majority of
U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday endorsed the move by Democrats to revamp Senate filibuster rules to make it easier for the majority party to confirm nominees.
"I support the step a majority of senators took to change the way that Washington is doing business. More specifically, the way the Senate does business," Obama said during remarks in the White House briefing room. "The vote today, I think, is an indication that a majority of
Jumia and Konga.com - Africa's equivalent of Amazon.com
(Bloomberg) - When Gbemiga Omotoso bought a Samsung tablet computer last year, he handed over his cash to a man in a van. There was nothing shady, though, about the transaction. It’s part of online retailer Jumia’s attempt to adapt to the unique challenges of selling in Nigeria.
With many of the country’s 160 million residents not familiar with making payments online, the Lagos-based retailer wins over skeptical shoppers by accepting payment on delivery and offering free
With many of the country’s 160 million residents not familiar with making payments online, the Lagos-based retailer wins over skeptical shoppers by accepting payment on delivery and offering free
CARICOM acts on Dominican ruling on citizenship - to discuss course of action
A special meeting of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Bureau will be held in Port of Spain, Trinidad, early next week to address the recent court ruling in the Dominican Republic, that renders Dominicans of Haitian descent stateless.
The CARICOM Bureau comprises of Trinidad & Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persaud-Bissessar, who is also the chairperson of the 15-member regional is grouping; St. Vincent & the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves, Haiti President Michel Martelly and
The CARICOM Bureau comprises of Trinidad & Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persaud-Bissessar, who is also the chairperson of the 15-member regional is grouping; St. Vincent & the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves, Haiti President Michel Martelly and
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Prime Minister Dadnadji of Chad resigns with his entire cabinet - opts to avoid Motion of Censure
(Reuters) - Chad's Prime Minister Joseph Djimrangar Dadnadji (pictured), has resigned along with his cabinet on Thursday, a day before lawmakers from his own ruling majority had planned to examine a motion of censure against his government.
Seventy-four legislators introduced a motion on Monday criticizing Dadnadji for chronic instability in the government and for failing to tackle Chad's high cost of living. Dadnadji has had 5 cabinet reshuffles in the past 10 months.
"Assuming the
Seventy-four legislators introduced a motion on Monday criticizing Dadnadji for chronic instability in the government and for failing to tackle Chad's high cost of living. Dadnadji has had 5 cabinet reshuffles in the past 10 months.
"Assuming the
Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce honors Ramsell
Eric Flowers - President and CEO of Ramsell
(Business Wire) - Ramsell, a leading provider of innovative solutions for organizations that serve the underserved, was honored by the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce (OAACC) with this year’s Oscar J. Coffey Small Business Award for its significant contributions to improving the lives of Oakland and Alameda County residents.
Oscar J. Coffey, Jr. was the founder of the Black Chamber of Commerce for Oakland and later became the
(Business Wire) - Ramsell, a leading provider of innovative solutions for organizations that serve the underserved, was honored by the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce (OAACC) with this year’s Oscar J. Coffey Small Business Award for its significant contributions to improving the lives of Oakland and Alameda County residents.
Oscar J. Coffey, Jr. was the founder of the Black Chamber of Commerce for Oakland and later became the
Update: Dangote Cement gross revenue soars by 29 percent - on track to dominate African market
Dangote Cement's gross revenues grew by 29 percent to US$1.82 billion for the third quarter 2013, up from US$1.41 billion recorded in the corresponding period in 2012.
Dangote Cement recorded a profit before tax of US$952 million for the 9 month period to September 2013, an increase of 43 percent Year-on-Year, from US$670 million as at the third quarter in 2012.
Operational expenses grew by 57 percent to US$ 211 million in the 9 month through September 2013, while finance cost
Dangote Cement recorded a profit before tax of US$952 million for the 9 month period to September 2013, an increase of 43 percent Year-on-Year, from US$670 million as at the third quarter in 2012.
Operational expenses grew by 57 percent to US$ 211 million in the 9 month through September 2013, while finance cost
Oprah Winfrey awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom on eve of anniversary of Kennedy assassination
U.S. President Barack Obama presents Oprah Winfrey with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Wednesday, November 20, 2013. PHOTO/Evan Vucci/AP
U.S. President Barack Obama opened a day of tributes to former President John F. Kennedy on Wednesday by bestowing the Presidential Medal of Freedom on prominent Americans, 50 years after Kennedy was assassinated weeks short of the medal’s first award ceremony.
Obama presented the medal, the highest award the U.S. gives a civilian, to
U.S. President Barack Obama opened a day of tributes to former President John F. Kennedy on Wednesday by bestowing the Presidential Medal of Freedom on prominent Americans, 50 years after Kennedy was assassinated weeks short of the medal’s first award ceremony.
Obama presented the medal, the highest award the U.S. gives a civilian, to
S&P downgrades Barbados credit rating
The ratings agency, Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has revised downwards the long-term rating for Barbados - the second downgrade in four months.
Late Wednesday, the credit rating agency announced that it had moved the island-nation’s rating from BB+ to BB- in response to a persistent current account deficit and a high fiscal deficit.
“The downgrade reflects the mounting external pressures associated with a persistent current account deficit and external financing challenges, as well
Late Wednesday, the credit rating agency announced that it had moved the island-nation’s rating from BB+ to BB- in response to a persistent current account deficit and a high fiscal deficit.
“The downgrade reflects the mounting external pressures associated with a persistent current account deficit and external financing challenges, as well
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
St. Vincent & the Grenadines: Latest poll numbers predict overwhelming victory for Gonsalves in the next election
Opposition leader Arnhim Eustace (l) and St. Vincent & the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves (r)
The latest opinion polls indicate that ruling Unity Labor Party (ULP) of St. Vincent & the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves would win the general election.
However, Gonsalves wants supporters to remember that opinion polls do not win general elections.
Gonsalves, who is seeking a fourth consecutive term in office at the next general election constitutionally due in
The latest opinion polls indicate that ruling Unity Labor Party (ULP) of St. Vincent & the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves would win the general election.
However, Gonsalves wants supporters to remember that opinion polls do not win general elections.
Gonsalves, who is seeking a fourth consecutive term in office at the next general election constitutionally due in
Acclaimed architect David Adjaye named the Wall Street Journal's Architecture Innovator of the year 2013
Highly acclaimed architect David Adjaye, has been named the Wall Street Journal's Architecture Innovator of the year 2013.
The Tanzanian-born Adjaye who designed the soon to be opened Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture is the founder and CEO of Adjaye Associates and has in the past been hailed as one of Britain's most high-profile architects.
Adjaye Associates has grown into a global design firm that with offices in Berlin, Ghana (his country of
The Tanzanian-born Adjaye who designed the soon to be opened Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture is the founder and CEO of Adjaye Associates and has in the past been hailed as one of Britain's most high-profile architects.
Adjaye Associates has grown into a global design firm that with offices in Berlin, Ghana (his country of
Jeh Johnson expected to be confirmed by the Senate as the next Secy. of Homeland Security
Jeh Johnson (pictured), the U.S. President Barack Obama's nominee, to serve as the next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security cleared a key milestone Wednesday after the Senate Homeland Security Committee endorsed him on a voice vote.
Johnson’s nomination now heads for the full Senate. If confirmed, he would fill the vacancy left by former Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, who resigned in July to lead the University of California system.
While Johnson cleared
Johnson’s nomination now heads for the full Senate. If confirmed, he would fill the vacancy left by former Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, who resigned in July to lead the University of California system.
While Johnson cleared
Barbados to impose a 15% tax on lottery winnings
The Freundel Stuart administration in Barbados has announced that it will implement a 15 percent tax on lottery winnings over a certain amount, even as it acknowledged that “some changes” had been made to the measure announced in the national budget.
A statement from the island-nation's Ministry of Finance indicated that the new measure would come into effect now that the appropriate legislation has been approved.
It said that when the measure was first announced, “some industry
A statement from the island-nation's Ministry of Finance indicated that the new measure would come into effect now that the appropriate legislation has been approved.
It said that when the measure was first announced, “some industry
South Africa: Search for survivors at collapsed building site ends
Rescue workers sift through the debris of the collapsed building in Tongaat, South Africa. PHOTO/Mario Lungelo via Twitter
(Reuters) - Rescue workers called off the search for survivors at a collapsed South African building site on Wednesday, believing there are no more trapped construction workers beneath the half-built shopping mall.
One person was killed and dozens injured in Tuesday's collapse of the 3-story building in Tongaat, 30 km (20 miles) north of Durban.
"The entire
(Reuters) - Rescue workers called off the search for survivors at a collapsed South African building site on Wednesday, believing there are no more trapped construction workers beneath the half-built shopping mall.
One person was killed and dozens injured in Tuesday's collapse of the 3-story building in Tongaat, 30 km (20 miles) north of Durban.
"The entire
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Thurgood Marshall College Fund helping students obtain higher education
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) raised over US$3.8 million during its recent annual Leadership Institute and Gala, which was held in Washington, DC for the first-time ever, announced Thurgood Marshall College Fund President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.
The Gala, themed "Developing Minds Delivering Dreams", is the Thurgood Marshall College Fund's signature fundraising event and has been at the core of the organization's mission of helping nearly 300,000 students reach beyond
The Gala, themed "Developing Minds Delivering Dreams", is the Thurgood Marshall College Fund's signature fundraising event and has been at the core of the organization's mission of helping nearly 300,000 students reach beyond
Ghana: President Mahama and appointees to take pay cut - to contribute to health service improvements
Ghana President John Mahama. PHOTO/File
Ghanaian President John Mahama and all his political appointees have taken a ten percent pay cut in order to boost a special fund for the construction of Community Health Planning Service compounds.
According to the country's Finance minister Seth Tekper, the Community Health Planning Service compounds are district-based one-stop health facilities for pre-maternal and post-maternal care in the country.
The special funds, Tekper said, will
Ghanaian President John Mahama and all his political appointees have taken a ten percent pay cut in order to boost a special fund for the construction of Community Health Planning Service compounds.
According to the country's Finance minister Seth Tekper, the Community Health Planning Service compounds are district-based one-stop health facilities for pre-maternal and post-maternal care in the country.
The special funds, Tekper said, will
South Africa: Mall under construction collapses - unconfirmed number of workers trapped
Paramedics in South Africa say part of a shopping mall under construction has collapsed, trapping up to 50 workers inside.
The South African Press Association (SAPA) reported that the accident happened in Tongaat, near the eastern coastal city of Durban.
SAPA is quoting Chris Botha, a spokesman for emergency responders in the area, as saying an "unconfirmed number" of 50 people are trapped inside.
The agency also quotes a fire department chief, Mark te Water, as saying workmen were
The South African Press Association (SAPA) reported that the accident happened in Tongaat, near the eastern coastal city of Durban.
SAPA is quoting Chris Botha, a spokesman for emergency responders in the area, as saying an "unconfirmed number" of 50 people are trapped inside.
The agency also quotes a fire department chief, Mark te Water, as saying workmen were
Barbara Sharief becomes the first African American woman Mayor of Broward County
Incoming Broward County Mayor Barbara Sharief. Screen grab/NBC Miami
(CBSMiami) – Broward County has a new Mayor and Vice-Mayor.
In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, the commission tapped Commissioner Barbara Sharief to be the new mayor.
Sharief, is the first African American woman to be named county mayor. She was elected Vice Mayor last year.
Sharief will succeed Commissioner Kristin Jacobs whose been elected mayor twice by the commission. Prior to her election to the County
(CBSMiami) – Broward County has a new Mayor and Vice-Mayor.
In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, the commission tapped Commissioner Barbara Sharief to be the new mayor.
Sharief, is the first African American woman to be named county mayor. She was elected Vice Mayor last year.
Sharief will succeed Commissioner Kristin Jacobs whose been elected mayor twice by the commission. Prior to her election to the County
Dominican Republic moves to avert PetroCaribe suspension threat over citizenship row
The Dominican Republic has taken prompt action to avoid a threat of suspension from Venezuela’s PetroCaribe energy program.
St Vincent & the Grenadines Prime Minister, Ralph Gonsalves has written to the Venezuelan president asking him to suspend the Dominican Republic from the program.
Gonsalves also advocated that the Dominican Republic be suspended from CARIFORUM, over the September 23 ruling by the country’s constitutional court that strips tens of thousands of Dominicans of
St Vincent & the Grenadines Prime Minister, Ralph Gonsalves has written to the Venezuelan president asking him to suspend the Dominican Republic from the program.
Gonsalves also advocated that the Dominican Republic be suspended from CARIFORUM, over the September 23 ruling by the country’s constitutional court that strips tens of thousands of Dominicans of
Nigeria: Dispute over gov't spending delays Goodluck Jonathan budget
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan. PHOTO/File
(Reuters) - Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan will not present the 2014 budget to the federal national assembly as planned on Tuesday because of a disagreement between his team and lawmakers over plans to curb spending.
A letter from Jonathan read out in the assembly by Senate president David Mark said: "It is infeasible for me to present the budget in the absence of a harmonized position," with executive, upper and lower house all
(Reuters) - Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan will not present the 2014 budget to the federal national assembly as planned on Tuesday because of a disagreement between his team and lawmakers over plans to curb spending.
A letter from Jonathan read out in the assembly by Senate president David Mark said: "It is infeasible for me to present the budget in the absence of a harmonized position," with executive, upper and lower house all
Monday, November 18, 2013
Nigeria on track to privatizing 4 state run oil refineries in 2014
Kaduna Refinery
(Bloomberg) - Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, plans to begin privatizing its 4 state-owned oil refineries before the end of the first quarter of next year, petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke said.
“We would like to see major infrastructural entities such as refineries moving out of government hands into the private sector,” Alison-Madueke told reporters. “The federal government does not want to be in the business of running major infrastructure
(Bloomberg) - Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, plans to begin privatizing its 4 state-owned oil refineries before the end of the first quarter of next year, petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke said.
“We would like to see major infrastructural entities such as refineries moving out of government hands into the private sector,” Alison-Madueke told reporters. “The federal government does not want to be in the business of running major infrastructure
Haiti: Anti Martelly, corruption protests staged in the capital Port-au-Prince
Thousands of critics of Haiti's President Michel Martelly staged protest marches on Monday, some ripping down billboards of the president and vowing to drive him from power.
Protesters in the capital, Port-au-Prince, called for Martelly's departure from the office he's held since 2011. Demonstrators also tore down posters and billboards bearing Martelly's face.
Martelly, his prime minister, Laurent Lamothe, and the first lady attended a church ceremony in the northern city of
Protesters in the capital, Port-au-Prince, called for Martelly's departure from the office he's held since 2011. Demonstrators also tore down posters and billboards bearing Martelly's face.
Martelly, his prime minister, Laurent Lamothe, and the first lady attended a church ceremony in the northern city of
Magic Johnson dedicates the World AIDS Museum and Educational Center
Earvin 'Magic' Johnson
In anticipation of the opening of the World AIDS Museum and Educational Center early next year, Earvin “Magic” Johnson dedicated the Museum on November 7 to the millions of people who suffered due to HIV/AIDS.
The World AIDS Museum and Educational Center will be the first museum dedicated to the HIV/AIDS epidemic with a mission of enlightening the world to this continuing tragedy while empowering its survivors. Magic Johnson has become one of the most
In anticipation of the opening of the World AIDS Museum and Educational Center early next year, Earvin “Magic” Johnson dedicated the Museum on November 7 to the millions of people who suffered due to HIV/AIDS.
The World AIDS Museum and Educational Center will be the first museum dedicated to the HIV/AIDS epidemic with a mission of enlightening the world to this continuing tragedy while empowering its survivors. Magic Johnson has become one of the most
Guinea Supreme Court: No sufficient evidence to support election complaints
(Reuters) - Guinea's Supreme Court on Friday rejected all the complaints lodged against the result of the September 28 parliamentary election in which President Alpha Conde's RPG party won the most seats.
The RPG took 53 seats, defeating its rivals but falling short of an absolute majority in the 114-seat parliament.
A few dozen young opposition activists gathered on a main street in the capital Conakry on Saturday to protest against the decision.
Aboubacar Sylla, a spokesman for
The RPG took 53 seats, defeating its rivals but falling short of an absolute majority in the 114-seat parliament.
A few dozen young opposition activists gathered on a main street in the capital Conakry on Saturday to protest against the decision.
Aboubacar Sylla, a spokesman for
A Glimmer of Hope for Africa
Over the next three weeks, the Editorial Team here at the Habari Network is going to be busier than a hive of bees. Not only are we in the throes of publishing our first hard copy magazine: It will be a full-throated effort to make the case for the ideal commercial relationship between the world's largest economy and what could be the fastest growing region and savior of the global consumer trend.
Simply, the value of gathering some of the most influential thinkers and decision makers to
Simply, the value of gathering some of the most influential thinkers and decision makers to
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Profile: Herman Russell founder and Chairman of H. J. Russell & Company
Herman Russell (pictured), is the founder and chairman of H. J. Russell & Company - one of the largest minority owned construction and real estate firms in the United States.
Russell founded the company in 1952, and under his stewardship, the company has grown and presently attains revenues of US$300 million annually and a workforce of over 1500 employees and offices in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, North Carolina, Texas and Tennessee.
According to the company's
Russell founded the company in 1952, and under his stewardship, the company has grown and presently attains revenues of US$300 million annually and a workforce of over 1500 employees and offices in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, North Carolina, Texas and Tennessee.
According to the company's
Jamaican sprinters Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce named IAAF Athletes of the Year 2013
Jamaican sprinters Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (l) with Usain Bolt IAAF annual athletics awards ceremony November 16 2013. PHOTO/Reuters
Jamaican sprint duo Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce have been named as the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) male and female World Athletes of the Year for 2013.
The 27-year-old Bolt, who also won the award in 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2012, successfully defended both his 100 and 200 meters titles at August's world championships
Jamaican sprint duo Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce have been named as the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) male and female World Athletes of the Year for 2013.
The 27-year-old Bolt, who also won the award in 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2012, successfully defended both his 100 and 200 meters titles at August's world championships
South Africa: Nelson Mandela remains Ill, cannot speak
Former South African President Nelson Mandela. PHOTO/PETER DEJONG /AP
South Africa's former president, Nelson Mandela, remains "quite ill" and unable to speak because of tubes that are keeping his lungs clear of fluid, though he is relaxed, his former wife told a South African newspaper.
"He remains very sensitive to any germs, so he has to be kept literally sterile. The bedroom there (in his suburban Johannesburg home) is like an ICU ward," Winnie Madikizela-Mandela told the Sunday
South Africa's former president, Nelson Mandela, remains "quite ill" and unable to speak because of tubes that are keeping his lungs clear of fluid, though he is relaxed, his former wife told a South African newspaper.
"He remains very sensitive to any germs, so he has to be kept literally sterile. The bedroom there (in his suburban Johannesburg home) is like an ICU ward," Winnie Madikizela-Mandela told the Sunday
Saturday, November 16, 2013
The Give Love Campaign: A Group Of Young People Respond To The Recent Calamities That Struck The Philippines
On October 15, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Central Philippines, leaving, as of the latest count 222 people dead over 1000 people injured. Three weeks later on November 7th the Category 5 super typhoon named Haiyan slammed into the country’s central region of island provinces, setting off landslides, leaving 1 million homeless and taking the lives of more than 2500 people with estimates of going higher.
In response to these calamities, Pinoy Pride, an Initiative operating under
In response to these calamities, Pinoy Pride, an Initiative operating under
Friday, November 15, 2013
RapidSMS - an innovation improving the lives of Africans
RapidSMS data flow. IMAGE/Technology for Humanity
A technological innovation to boost Malawi's food security surveillance 4 years ago has become a secure tool in the area of data transfer around Africa. In Nigeria, the system has had a huge impact on the lives of many.
When in 2009 Christopher Fabian and Erica Kochi, two employees of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), developed RapidSMS, a platform for data gathering and group communication using the short messaging system
A technological innovation to boost Malawi's food security surveillance 4 years ago has become a secure tool in the area of data transfer around Africa. In Nigeria, the system has had a huge impact on the lives of many.
When in 2009 Christopher Fabian and Erica Kochi, two employees of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), developed RapidSMS, a platform for data gathering and group communication using the short messaging system
Eye Got You Covered app turning smartphones into mobile personal security service
(PRNewswire) - Eye Got You Covered, Inc. (EGYC) has just released the debut of its eagerly anticipated new high-tech security camera and emergency notification app. The 'Eye Got You Covered' app records video and sends alerts to an emergency contact whenever a smartphone owner encounters a dangerous situation.
Eye Got You Covered features a one-touch recording button that enables users to immediately capture footage during an emergency. As soon as the recording function is activated, Eye
Eye Got You Covered features a one-touch recording button that enables users to immediately capture footage during an emergency. As soon as the recording function is activated, Eye
LIME invests $79 million Jamaica mobile network upgrade
LIME (Landline Internet Mobile and Entertainment) - the Caribbean business of Cable & Wireless Communications, has announced it will invest nearly JMD 8.3 billion (US$79 million) in its mobile network upgrade to deliver ultra-fast internet speeds, improve voice quality and expand its services coverage across Jamaica.
LIME already started its 2-year project in October. The planned investments cover the installation of hardware and software upgrades to increase broadband speeds to 21 Mbps,
LIME already started its 2-year project in October. The planned investments cover the installation of hardware and software upgrades to increase broadband speeds to 21 Mbps,
Nigeria: Anambra state to elect governor - polls a litmus test for 2015 Presidential Election
The tiny state of Anambra in southern Nigeria goes to the polls this weekend to elect a new governor in a vote seen as a key test of President Goodluck Jonathan's popularity before his expected campaign for re-election.
Jonathan, a southern Christian, is tipped to run again for the presidency in 2015, despite dissent within his ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP) from some who believe he should step down in favor of a northern Muslim candidate.
The main opposition All Progressives
Jonathan, a southern Christian, is tipped to run again for the presidency in 2015, despite dissent within his ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP) from some who believe he should step down in favor of a northern Muslim candidate.
The main opposition All Progressives
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Africa - Helping small farmers adapt to climate change could pay for itself – Report
Irrigated farming in Tanzania. PHOTO/Peter Arnold, Inc./Ron Giling
Helping smallholder farmers adapt to changing climate conditions and lower their risks will be crucial to ensuring food security in the future – and could pay for itself, argues a new report looking at the cost-effectiveness of adaptation.
Putting a financial value on the benefits of adaptation – from more weather-resilient rural roads that help farmers get crops to market, to new ways of making a living – is
Helping smallholder farmers adapt to changing climate conditions and lower their risks will be crucial to ensuring food security in the future – and could pay for itself, argues a new report looking at the cost-effectiveness of adaptation.
Putting a financial value on the benefits of adaptation – from more weather-resilient rural roads that help farmers get crops to market, to new ways of making a living – is
Jamaica becomes regional hub for relief operations - as the country works towards becoming global logistics hub
Kingston Harbor, Jamaica. PHOTO/File
As Jamaica readies to position itself as the fourth node in the global logistics chain, the island-nation has been designated the sub-regional hub for relief operations in the event of disasters.
According to the country's Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Anthony Hylton, the designation will allow for greater efficiency and management of regional and international humanitarian supplies and for fast and effective delivery of assistance
As Jamaica readies to position itself as the fourth node in the global logistics chain, the island-nation has been designated the sub-regional hub for relief operations in the event of disasters.
According to the country's Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Anthony Hylton, the designation will allow for greater efficiency and management of regional and international humanitarian supplies and for fast and effective delivery of assistance
Howard University launches Sirius XM radio channel to showcase HBCU experience
Howard University has launched a new radio station that will showcase the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the United States.
HBCU Sirius XM, located on channel 142, kicked off at 12:00 EST on Thursday November 14.
According to sources at the university, the station is a platform for sharing the HBCU experience.
Powered by Howard University, HBCU Sirius XM will also feature content from Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia.; American Baptist College in
HBCU Sirius XM, located on channel 142, kicked off at 12:00 EST on Thursday November 14.
According to sources at the university, the station is a platform for sharing the HBCU experience.
Powered by Howard University, HBCU Sirius XM will also feature content from Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia.; American Baptist College in
Mobile data business in Africa projected to hit $23 billion by 2018
Findings from research commissioned by Informa Telecoms & Media in July 2013 on trends in global mobile data usage shows that the rise in digital service usage will drive Africa's mobile data business to be worth US$23 billion in 2018.
Of the 12 countries surveyed - a range of developed and developing markets, South Africans are the 4th biggest spenders, behind consumers in the US, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom.
This is illustrative of a trend across the African telecoms market.
Of the 12 countries surveyed - a range of developed and developing markets, South Africans are the 4th biggest spenders, behind consumers in the US, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom.
This is illustrative of a trend across the African telecoms market.
Haiti Renewal Alliance's Business Investment Expo to include Port au Prince
(HaitiLibre) - To connect potential investors directly with Haiti’s private sector, the Haiti Renewal Alliance’s 5th Business Investment Expo and Conference will expand to Port au Prince, in addition to the annual gathering in Washington, DC next year.
“The Haiti Renewal Alliance is thrilled to offer this important opportunity to connect potential investors directly with Haiti’s business and government leaders and stimulate investment growth and facilitate transactions,” said
“The Haiti Renewal Alliance is thrilled to offer this important opportunity to connect potential investors directly with Haiti’s business and government leaders and stimulate investment growth and facilitate transactions,” said
Nigeria: Lawmakers demand Probe into Swiss connection in Oil Fraud
Nigerian lawmakers say their country's oil business must be investigated after an independent watchdog group alleged that Nigerian and Swiss traders may be complicit in defrauding the Nigerian public of billions of dollars.
Nigeria's parliament ordered an inquiry into oil trading following the report last week by the Swiss-based group, Berne Declaration, which calls Geneva a "haven for Nigerian fraudsters" and accuses Swiss traders of possibly being involved in "one of the most massive
Nigeria's parliament ordered an inquiry into oil trading following the report last week by the Swiss-based group, Berne Declaration, which calls Geneva a "haven for Nigerian fraudsters" and accuses Swiss traders of possibly being involved in "one of the most massive
Obama announces changes to health care law
U.S. President Barack Obama. PHOTO/File
U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday announced changes to his health care law to give insurance companies the option to keep offering consumers plans that would otherwise be canceled.
The administrative changes are good for just one year, though senior administration officials said they could be extended if problems with the law persist. Obama announced the changes at the White House.
"This fix won't solve every problem for every person,
U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday announced changes to his health care law to give insurance companies the option to keep offering consumers plans that would otherwise be canceled.
The administrative changes are good for just one year, though senior administration officials said they could be extended if problems with the law persist. Obama announced the changes at the White House.
"This fix won't solve every problem for every person,
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Move over dotCOM, say "Hello" to dotWED - Adrienne McAdory acquires ownership rights to new Internet domain
Adrienne McAdory, President and CEO Atgron Inc. PHOTO/youtube.com
(PRNewswire) - Adrienne McAdory will be making Internet history with the ownership rights to the new Top Level Domain, dotWED.
Beginning December 30, 2013 through January 28, 2014 newly engaged couples will have the opportunity to claim their own dotWED domain name as part of a Landrush pre-launch period. The first dotWED websites from Landrush go-live February 1, 2014. General Availability begins for the world April 1,
(PRNewswire) - Adrienne McAdory will be making Internet history with the ownership rights to the new Top Level Domain, dotWED.
Beginning December 30, 2013 through January 28, 2014 newly engaged couples will have the opportunity to claim their own dotWED domain name as part of a Landrush pre-launch period. The first dotWED websites from Landrush go-live February 1, 2014. General Availability begins for the world April 1,
Kenya Airways CEO Titus Naikuni to step down - has succeeded in returning carrier to profitability
Titus Naikuni - CEO of Kenya Airways Ltd. PHOTO/File
(Bloomberg) - Kenya Airways Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Titus Naikuni will be stepping down after restoring sub-Saharan Africa’s No. 3 carrier to profit with cost cuts that outweighed the impact of the Westgate mall siege and a fire at its hub.
The Nairobi-based airline posted net income of 384 million shillings (US$4.4 million) in the 6 months to September 30, versus a year-earlier loss of 4.79 billion shillings (US$55 million),
(Bloomberg) - Kenya Airways Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Titus Naikuni will be stepping down after restoring sub-Saharan Africa’s No. 3 carrier to profit with cost cuts that outweighed the impact of the Westgate mall siege and a fire at its hub.
The Nairobi-based airline posted net income of 384 million shillings (US$4.4 million) in the 6 months to September 30, versus a year-earlier loss of 4.79 billion shillings (US$55 million),
Haiti most negatively impacted by climate change - report
The Caribbean nation of Haiti, is the country most affected by climate-related catastrophes in the decade ending 2012, according to a report released late last week.
The report, titled “The 9th annual Global Climate Risk Index” states that the major share of economic and human burden of weather catastrophes were on developing countries.
The release of the report, which was prepared by Germanwatch, was overshadowed by the ongoing human catastrophe in the Philippines, where 10,000
The report, titled “The 9th annual Global Climate Risk Index” states that the major share of economic and human burden of weather catastrophes were on developing countries.
The release of the report, which was prepared by Germanwatch, was overshadowed by the ongoing human catastrophe in the Philippines, where 10,000
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Caribbean Media Partners named global agent for ARC Inc.
ARC Inc. which produces ARC Magazine, a premier publication for Caribbean Art and Culture, has appointed Caribbean Media Partners as its main agent to develop a long-term strategy and business model which will define a sustainable and beneficial creative future for the nonprofit organization.
Under the agreement, the Caribbean Media Partners will act as a liaison to identify and coordinate opportunities for ARC through partnerships, targeting regional and international media and
Under the agreement, the Caribbean Media Partners will act as a liaison to identify and coordinate opportunities for ARC through partnerships, targeting regional and international media and
Wanda Alexis Alexander named President Elect Board of Governors of University of Maryland Alumni Association
Wanda Alexis Alexander - President and CEO Horizon Consulting Incorporated. PHOTO/Wanda Alexander
(BlackPRWire) - Lansdowne, Virginia – Horizon Consulting Incorporated announced that its President and CEO, Wanda Alexis Alexander has received two designations from the University of Maryland.
Alexander has been named the President Elect of the Board of Governors for the University of Maryland’s Alumni Association and is the recipient of the 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award from the
(BlackPRWire) - Lansdowne, Virginia – Horizon Consulting Incorporated announced that its President and CEO, Wanda Alexis Alexander has received two designations from the University of Maryland.
Alexander has been named the President Elect of the Board of Governors for the University of Maryland’s Alumni Association and is the recipient of the 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award from the
How African tech startups are powering the continent's rapidly growing economies
(Reuters) - When Abasiama Idaresit started a digital marketing firm in Nigeria's bustling economic capital three years ago, he quickly learned how brutal life can be in a market where tech startups are in their infancy.
No-one would lend him money to hire staff or pay for office space, so Idaresit spent 8 months hustling the streets of Lagos, trying to convince clients his plan to help them develop online campaigns was a winner.
"During those first 8 months, I didn't make a dime - I
No-one would lend him money to hire staff or pay for office space, so Idaresit spent 8 months hustling the streets of Lagos, trying to convince clients his plan to help them develop online campaigns was a winner.
"During those first 8 months, I didn't make a dime - I
Former U.S. Secy. of State.,Condoleezza Rice turns down offer to head Penn State University
Former United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (pictured), has rejected attempts at wooing her to Penn State University as a successor to President Rodney Erickson, who plans on retiring by the end of June next year.
Rice, who served under George W. Bush, was not interested in the university’s top post.
According to Ms. Rice’s chief of staff, Georgia Godfrey, she (Rice), will remain at Stanford University, where she is a senior fellow on public policy at the Hoover
Rice, who served under George W. Bush, was not interested in the university’s top post.
According to Ms. Rice’s chief of staff, Georgia Godfrey, she (Rice), will remain at Stanford University, where she is a senior fellow on public policy at the Hoover
Jamaica looking to host FIFA Youth World Cup
Jamaica’s chief soccer organizer, Captain Horace Burrell, says he will be spearheading the charge for his country to host a FIFA Youth World Cup in the near future.
Burrell, president of the Jamaica Football (Soccer) Federation, made the promise following reports of a successful hosting of the just ended CONCACAF Under-17 Women's Championship.
"I will certainly be putting in a bid to host a junior World Cup, male or female," declared Burrell after the final of the CONCACAF Under-17
Burrell, president of the Jamaica Football (Soccer) Federation, made the promise following reports of a successful hosting of the just ended CONCACAF Under-17 Women's Championship.
"I will certainly be putting in a bid to host a junior World Cup, male or female," declared Burrell after the final of the CONCACAF Under-17
Somalia: At least 100 killed as tropical cyclone hits Puntland region
As the world focuses on the tragedy in the Philippines, Somalia too is suffering the effects of another cyclone.
At least 100 people are feared dead in a ferocious storm battering Somalia’s northeastern Puntland region, the local government said yesterday, warning that hundreds more are missing. The government in the semi-autonomous region described the situation as a “disaster”, with entire villages destroyed, and said it was appealing for emergency aid.
“A tropical cyclone
At least 100 people are feared dead in a ferocious storm battering Somalia’s northeastern Puntland region, the local government said yesterday, warning that hundreds more are missing. The government in the semi-autonomous region described the situation as a “disaster”, with entire villages destroyed, and said it was appealing for emergency aid.
“A tropical cyclone
Monday, November 11, 2013
Proposal to turn LIAT into essential service mooted in bid to stem industrial action
Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says the time has come to make the regional airline, Leeward Islands Air Transport (LIAT), an essential service as the airline deals with a strike by its pilots that have led to several cancellations and flight delays.
Skerrit, speaking with the online Barbados Today newspaper, said that he was concerned that the regional travelling public was being held to ransom every time there is industrial action at LIAT, whose major shareholders are
Skerrit, speaking with the online Barbados Today newspaper, said that he was concerned that the regional travelling public was being held to ransom every time there is industrial action at LIAT, whose major shareholders are
D.R. Congo: M23 movement to sign peace deal
A spokesman for the Democratic Republic of Congo's M23 rebel movement says the group expects to sign a peace accord with the government Monday.
M23's Lawrence Kanyuka said Monday his group was waiting to attend the signing ceremony in the Ugandan town of Entebbe on Lake Victoria.
The event is scheduled to take place at the official residence of Uganda's president, whose government has been mediating the Congo peace talks since December.
Members of the M23 movement fled to Uganda
M23's Lawrence Kanyuka said Monday his group was waiting to attend the signing ceremony in the Ugandan town of Entebbe on Lake Victoria.
The event is scheduled to take place at the official residence of Uganda's president, whose government has been mediating the Congo peace talks since December.
Members of the M23 movement fled to Uganda
Sunday, November 10, 2013
African Development Bank President Donald Kaberuka named African of the Year 2013 by Africa's media
African Development Bank President Donald Kaberuka. PHOTO/File
African Development Bank President Donald Kaberuka was last week named African of the year by Africa's media in recognition of his innovative idea which led to the establishment of “Africa 50 Fund” to speed up the financing of infrastructure in Africa.
The Africa 50 fund is an African-funded model that is reducing donor dependence in delivering big infrastructure projects. The Africa 50 fund, which is heavily backed by
African Development Bank President Donald Kaberuka was last week named African of the year by Africa's media in recognition of his innovative idea which led to the establishment of “Africa 50 Fund” to speed up the financing of infrastructure in Africa.
The Africa 50 fund is an African-funded model that is reducing donor dependence in delivering big infrastructure projects. The Africa 50 fund, which is heavily backed by
Former PM Andrew Holness wins internal election to retain leadership of opposition Jamaica Labor Party - Audley Shaw concedes defeat
Former Finance Minister Audley Shaw (r) with the then Prime Minister and current opposition leader Andrew Holness. PHOTO/Jamaica Gleaner
(Reuters) - Jamaica's opposition leader fended off a challenge from his party's chief economic spokesman to retain his job on Sunday in an internal party election.
Andrew Holness, 41, leader of the center-right Jamaica Labor Party (JLP) and a former prime minister, defeated Audley Shaw, one of his deputy leaders, party officials announced.
The
(Reuters) - Jamaica's opposition leader fended off a challenge from his party's chief economic spokesman to retain his job on Sunday in an internal party election.
Andrew Holness, 41, leader of the center-right Jamaica Labor Party (JLP) and a former prime minister, defeated Audley Shaw, one of his deputy leaders, party officials announced.
The
Early Obamacare statistics to indicate how many Americans are still waiting to enroll
Pro-Obamacare demostrators lobbying outside the U.S. Supreme Court. PHOTO/Carolyn Kaster/Associated Press
(Reuters) - The Obama administration will release healthcare enrollment numbers for Obamacare's rocky October rollout this week that could be more important for what they fail to say, than for what they do.
President Barack Obama's Democratic administration, which is under intense pressure from Republicans to release the data, has signaled that the total will be low after weeks of
(Reuters) - The Obama administration will release healthcare enrollment numbers for Obamacare's rocky October rollout this week that could be more important for what they fail to say, than for what they do.
President Barack Obama's Democratic administration, which is under intense pressure from Republicans to release the data, has signaled that the total will be low after weeks of
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Ethiopia moves to repatriate citizens from Saudi Arabia - after reports of Ethiopians suffering abuse, discrimination
Ethiopia has began the process of repatriating its citizens living in Saudi Arabia illegally, after reports that an Ethiopian was killed by police, officials said Saturday.
Last April, the Saudi government issued an amnesty period giving illegal immigrants 7 months to gain legal status or leave the country. “The ones who failed are the ones who are being repatriated,” the spokesman for the Ethiopian foreign ministry, Dina Mufti, told reporters.
Every year, large numbers of
Last April, the Saudi government issued an amnesty period giving illegal immigrants 7 months to gain legal status or leave the country. “The ones who failed are the ones who are being repatriated,” the spokesman for the Ethiopian foreign ministry, Dina Mufti, told reporters.
Every year, large numbers of
Can he do it? - Usain Bolt looking to run the 200m in under 19 seconds in 2014
Usain Bolt. PHOTO/File
Jamaican sprint sensation, Usain Bolt of Jamaica, wants to run the 200 meters in under 19 seconds and possibly as early as 2014.
Bolt, writing in his autobiography “Faster Than Lightning” which went on bookshelves on Tuesday, said achieving that landmark would mean having a ‘perfect’ season, similar to his exploits in 2008.
Bolt believes achieving that feat would mean more than winning medals at the next Olympic Games.
“Suppose I don't make any
Jamaican sprint sensation, Usain Bolt of Jamaica, wants to run the 200 meters in under 19 seconds and possibly as early as 2014.
Bolt, writing in his autobiography “Faster Than Lightning” which went on bookshelves on Tuesday, said achieving that landmark would mean having a ‘perfect’ season, similar to his exploits in 2008.
Bolt believes achieving that feat would mean more than winning medals at the next Olympic Games.
“Suppose I don't make any
Friday, November 8, 2013
African American unemployment rises in October - hits 13.1%
African American unemployment rose slightly to 13.1 percent (from 12.9 recorded in September) and black teen joblessness remained the highest of any group at 36 percent.
Employers in the United States added 204,000 jobs in October, an unexpected burst of hiring during a month in which the federal government was partially shut down for 16 days.
The U.S. Labor Department says the unemployment rate rose to 7.3 percent from 7.2 percent in September, likely because furloughed federal
Employers in the United States added 204,000 jobs in October, an unexpected burst of hiring during a month in which the federal government was partially shut down for 16 days.
The U.S. Labor Department says the unemployment rate rose to 7.3 percent from 7.2 percent in September, likely because furloughed federal
Madagascar: Presidential election heads to run-off in December
(Reuters) - Madagascar's first presidential election since a coup in 2009 will go to a run-off due in December after no candidate won an outright majority in last month's first round vote, provisional results showed on Friday.
The head-to-head contest risked escalating political tensions on the Indian Ocean island-nation mined for its nickel and cobalt, pitting two aspirants backed by Madagascar's biggest political rivals against each other.
External and southern African observers
The head-to-head contest risked escalating political tensions on the Indian Ocean island-nation mined for its nickel and cobalt, pitting two aspirants backed by Madagascar's biggest political rivals against each other.
External and southern African observers
Thursday, November 7, 2013
RLJ Entertainment reports financial results for Q3 ending September 30, 2013
Robert L. Johnson, Founder and Chairman of The RLJ Companies
RLJ Entertainment Inc., has released the results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2013. Full detail of the financial results as well as Management Discussion and Analysis, or MD&A, can be found in the Company's Form 10-Q filed with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC).
RLJ Entertainment (which is part of the RLJ Companies) is a leading creator, owner and distributor of media content across digital, broadcast
RLJ Entertainment Inc., has released the results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2013. Full detail of the financial results as well as Management Discussion and Analysis, or MD&A, can be found in the Company's Form 10-Q filed with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC).
RLJ Entertainment (which is part of the RLJ Companies) is a leading creator, owner and distributor of media content across digital, broadcast
Serena Williams to face Andy Murray match slated for next year
Serena Williams with Andy Murray. PHOTO/Getty Images
The WTA womens' number 1., Serena Williams is to face the men's Wimbledon Champion Andy Murray in Las Vegas, Nevada, at some point in 2014, in a specially organized charity match, according to reports.
According to sources, the idea of the match was originally thrown about in a jokey exchange between the Williams and Murray on Twitter, however, it is likely to become a reality with the players' representatives negotiating over the
The WTA womens' number 1., Serena Williams is to face the men's Wimbledon Champion Andy Murray in Las Vegas, Nevada, at some point in 2014, in a specially organized charity match, according to reports.
According to sources, the idea of the match was originally thrown about in a jokey exchange between the Williams and Murray on Twitter, however, it is likely to become a reality with the players' representatives negotiating over the
The Bahamas drops one spot in Specialized Financial Center ranking
The Bahamas dropped once place to fourth spot among Specialized Financial Centers in the 2013 ranking of International Financial Centers according to a report published by The Financial Times.
The Bahamas also saw its score cut by 3.33, falling from 36.33 in 2012 to 33 this time.
According to the report, the ranking of International Financial Centers is based on data ranging from financial markets indicators to economic potential and business environment. It also focuses on the level
The Bahamas also saw its score cut by 3.33, falling from 36.33 in 2012 to 33 this time.
According to the report, the ranking of International Financial Centers is based on data ranging from financial markets indicators to economic potential and business environment. It also focuses on the level
D.R.Congo: Leader of M23 movement surrenders in Uganda
Uganda is holding the military commander of Congo's defeated M23 rebel movement after he surrendered, a Ugandan officer said on Thursday, allaying fears that it could still take up arms again.
Sultani Makenga's whereabouts had been unclear since Tuesday's declaration by the M23 that it was ending its 20-month-old insurgency in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, worrying some that he could be hiding with plans to regroup.
His surrender will be seen as a major achievement for the
Sultani Makenga's whereabouts had been unclear since Tuesday's declaration by the M23 that it was ending its 20-month-old insurgency in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, worrying some that he could be hiding with plans to regroup.
His surrender will be seen as a major achievement for the
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Stem cell therapy could become a routine part of medical treatment in Jamaica
A stem cell emerging from rat bone marrow. PHOTO/Imperial College London
Stem cell therapy could become a routine part of medical treatment in Jamaica, according to Janice Simmonds-Fisher - a medical doctor and operator of the BIO-regeneration Integrated Medical Center located in Montego Bay.
The BIO-regeneration Integrated Medical Center has been operating in the island-nation for one year and plays a pivotal role in the promotion and development of Jamaica's medical tourism
Stem cell therapy could become a routine part of medical treatment in Jamaica, according to Janice Simmonds-Fisher - a medical doctor and operator of the BIO-regeneration Integrated Medical Center located in Montego Bay.
The BIO-regeneration Integrated Medical Center has been operating in the island-nation for one year and plays a pivotal role in the promotion and development of Jamaica's medical tourism
State of the American Media
Bill O'Reilly, Host of the O'Reilly Factor on Fox News
There is a huge difference between the American media and the rest of the world. We - and here, we mean the rest of the world - seem keen on getting to the heart of the matter, while the American media is, apparently, more interested in keeping the news cycle going. Perhaps, it might help us to illustrate what is happening with this so called Obamacare Website Debacle.
In the first place, while he was campaigning to become leader
There is a huge difference between the American media and the rest of the world. We - and here, we mean the rest of the world - seem keen on getting to the heart of the matter, while the American media is, apparently, more interested in keeping the news cycle going. Perhaps, it might help us to illustrate what is happening with this so called Obamacare Website Debacle.
In the first place, while he was campaigning to become leader
Dangote Cement of track to dominating African market - posts $952 million in 3rd quarter profit
Aliko Dangote - founder and Chairman Dangote Group. PHOTO/File
Dangote Cement reported a growth of 28.7 percent in revenue and 39.4 percent in profit for the 9 months ending on 30 September 2013.
According to the un-audited results, profit before tax rose to US$952 million, an increase of US$284 million on 2012, while operating profit rose by 36.4 percent to US$989 million. Revenue for the period increased by US$404 million (28.7 percent) to US$1.8 billion, compared to US$1.5 billion
Dangote Cement reported a growth of 28.7 percent in revenue and 39.4 percent in profit for the 9 months ending on 30 September 2013.
According to the un-audited results, profit before tax rose to US$952 million, an increase of US$284 million on 2012, while operating profit rose by 36.4 percent to US$989 million. Revenue for the period increased by US$404 million (28.7 percent) to US$1.8 billion, compared to US$1.5 billion
Report: Trinidad & Tobago among countries with highest cancer mortality rates in the Americas
Trinidad & Tobago is among three countries with the highest cancer mortality rates in the Americas, according to a new report released by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO).
The report released earlier this week at the 5th International Cancer Control Congress in Peru, showed that while deaths from cancer were decreasing in some countries of the Americas for certain kinds of cancers, deaths from other
The report released earlier this week at the 5th International Cancer Control Congress in Peru, showed that while deaths from cancer were decreasing in some countries of the Americas for certain kinds of cancers, deaths from other
Profile: Andrew Rugasira - founder & CEO Good African Coffee
Andrew Rugasira., founder and CEO Good African Coffee. PHOTO/File
Andrew Rugasira is the Founder and CEO of Good African Coffee, an African-based social enterprise that brings quality coffees to the global market.
When he set out to wedge his coffee onto supermarket shelves in England and the United States, Andrew Rugasira did not start by making phone calls from his home in Kampala, Uganda. He did not begin by sending e-mails. The distance seemed too great for that. At one end of
Andrew Rugasira is the Founder and CEO of Good African Coffee, an African-based social enterprise that brings quality coffees to the global market.
When he set out to wedge his coffee onto supermarket shelves in England and the United States, Andrew Rugasira did not start by making phone calls from his home in Kampala, Uganda. He did not begin by sending e-mails. The distance seemed too great for that. At one end of
Hopes for peace in eastern D.R. Congo as M23 movement announces end of revolt
The M23 rebel group, blamed for the revolt in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (D.R. Congo) over the last year and a half, has announced it is ending its rebellion, raising hopes for peace in a region where scores of people have died in nearly two decades of violence.
The group announced it would disarm and pursue political talks hours after government forces drove its fighters out of their last two hilltop bases of Tshanzu and Runyoni before dawn. A two week African Union and
The group announced it would disarm and pursue political talks hours after government forces drove its fighters out of their last two hilltop bases of Tshanzu and Runyoni before dawn. A two week African Union and
Kasim Reed re-elected as Mayor of Atlanta
Atlanta Mayor, Kasim Reed. PHOTO/File
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed was elected to a second term Tuesday, defeating three little known challengers as he continues to raise his profile overseeing a key city in the Southern United States.
Preliminary election results showed Reed easily winning another 4 year-term in Tuesday's election.
"Four years ago, all of you had to stay up late for the election results, but tonight you get to go to sleep early," he said at a party at a downtown
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed was elected to a second term Tuesday, defeating three little known challengers as he continues to raise his profile overseeing a key city in the Southern United States.
Preliminary election results showed Reed easily winning another 4 year-term in Tuesday's election.
"Four years ago, all of you had to stay up late for the election results, but tonight you get to go to sleep early," he said at a party at a downtown
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Earvin “Magic” Johnson partners with Time Warner Cable to inspire youth interest in STEM
Earvin “Magic” Johnson. PHOTO/File
(Business Wire) - According to sports legend and entrepreneur Earvin “Magic” Johnson, the game of basketball is math and science in motion – geometry, physics and even chemistry help bring the game to life. The five-time NBA champion and Chairman and CEO of the television network ASPiRE has joined with Time Warner Cable to expand its STEM in Sports campaign. The program is the latest from the company's signature Connect a Million Minds (CAMM)
(Business Wire) - According to sports legend and entrepreneur Earvin “Magic” Johnson, the game of basketball is math and science in motion – geometry, physics and even chemistry help bring the game to life. The five-time NBA champion and Chairman and CEO of the television network ASPiRE has joined with Time Warner Cable to expand its STEM in Sports campaign. The program is the latest from the company's signature Connect a Million Minds (CAMM)
Zambia: Ex-president Rupiah Banda pleads not guilty to corruption charges
Former Zambia President Rupiah Banda. PHOTO/File
(AFP) - Zambia's ex-president Rupiah Banda pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges of illicitly receiving election campaign vehicles and breaking the country's election rules from a Chinese-linked construction firm.
"I understand the charge your honor and I plead not guilty," Banda said after the magistrate read the charge.
The 76-year-old also pleaded not guilty to a second charge of concealing the fact he received the trucks by
(AFP) - Zambia's ex-president Rupiah Banda pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges of illicitly receiving election campaign vehicles and breaking the country's election rules from a Chinese-linked construction firm.
"I understand the charge your honor and I plead not guilty," Banda said after the magistrate read the charge.
The 76-year-old also pleaded not guilty to a second charge of concealing the fact he received the trucks by
LIAT flights disrupted as pilots launch industrial action
Pilots employed with the regional airline, Leeward Islands Air Transport (LIAT), stayed away from their jobs on Tuesday severely disrupting the schedule of the Antigua & Barbuda-based airline.
A statement issued by the carrier said that it was advising passengers “that due to action taken by its airline pilots’ trade union, Leeward Islands Airline Pilots Association (LIALPA), pilots who were scheduled to fly this morning, Tuesday, November 5, 2013, have not reported for
A statement issued by the carrier said that it was advising passengers “that due to action taken by its airline pilots’ trade union, Leeward Islands Airline Pilots Association (LIALPA), pilots who were scheduled to fly this morning, Tuesday, November 5, 2013, have not reported for
Voter ID law in Wisconsin on trial in federal court
African American voters. PHOTO/File
(Reuters) - A Wisconsin state law requiring voters to present photo identification went on trial in federal court on Monday, with critics arguing that the law would discourage African American and Latino residents from casting ballots, while supporters said it would prevent fraud.
Both sides presented often-stated arguments in the latest federal trial over a state law which requires government-issued identification before voting. Such laws, passed
(Reuters) - A Wisconsin state law requiring voters to present photo identification went on trial in federal court on Monday, with critics arguing that the law would discourage African American and Latino residents from casting ballots, while supporters said it would prevent fraud.
Both sides presented often-stated arguments in the latest federal trial over a state law which requires government-issued identification before voting. Such laws, passed
Monday, November 4, 2013
All Africa Business Leaders Awards to be announced Nov. 8
Africa’s most prestigious business awards, the Johnnie Walker Blue Label CNBC Africa All Africa Business Leaders Awards, is set to name Africa’s ultimate business game-changers in a grand finale at Durban’s Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Center (South Africa) on Friday, 8 November.
The Africa All Africa Business Leaders Awards have traveled through three regional rounds in West, East and Southern Africa to applaud the pioneering men and women who had an invaluable
The Africa All Africa Business Leaders Awards have traveled through three regional rounds in West, East and Southern Africa to applaud the pioneering men and women who had an invaluable
Serial entrepeneur James Norman launches GroupFlix - an alternative to Netflix
James Norman (pictured), a serial entrepreneur, the man behind Ubi (a video aggregation site), has launched a new venture GroupFlix that will compete with Netflix.
GroupFlix is an online video service that allows TV lovers to pay for monthly subscriptions for individual shows.
Users start by selecting which shows they are interested in watching. If enough users commit to a subscription, the show will be "unlocked." Users will then the charged a monthly fee - typically US$8 to US$10 to
GroupFlix is an online video service that allows TV lovers to pay for monthly subscriptions for individual shows.
Users start by selecting which shows they are interested in watching. If enough users commit to a subscription, the show will be "unlocked." Users will then the charged a monthly fee - typically US$8 to US$10 to
Antigua & Barbuda: Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer hints at election in 4 months
Antigua & Barbuda Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer has hinted at a general election within the next 4 months.
The last general election was held in March 2009 and in recent times Prime Minister Spencer has been appealing to the population to ensure that his ruling United Progressive Party (UPP) is returned to office so as to continue the work he said it started in 2004.
“Within 4 months you would have exercised your right to choose a government that would continue to keep the flag of
The last general election was held in March 2009 and in recent times Prime Minister Spencer has been appealing to the population to ensure that his ruling United Progressive Party (UPP) is returned to office so as to continue the work he said it started in 2004.
“Within 4 months you would have exercised your right to choose a government that would continue to keep the flag of
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Nigeria: Death toll in church stampede rises to 24
The death toll as a result of a stampede an overcrowded church gathering in eastern Nigeria is now 24, according to information provided by the Red Cross.
Nineteen women were amongst the dead at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Uke, Anambra state on Saturday, where around 100,000 worshippers had gathered for All Souls Day, Red Cross spokesman Peter Kachi said by telephone.
Authorities did not know what caused the stampede which happened as followers celebrated an overnight vigil to
Nineteen women were amongst the dead at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Uke, Anambra state on Saturday, where around 100,000 worshippers had gathered for All Souls Day, Red Cross spokesman Peter Kachi said by telephone.
Authorities did not know what caused the stampede which happened as followers celebrated an overnight vigil to
Kenyans Geoffrey Mutai and Priscah Jeptoo dominate the men and women's events at the New York City Marathon
Kenya's Geoffrey Mutai wins the New York City Marathon. PHOTO/Mike Segar/Reuters
Geoffrey Mutai successfully defended his title Sunday, while fellow Kenyan Priscah Jeptoo came from behind to win the women's race at the New York City Marathon.
Fans again packed the 43 kilometer (26.2 mile) course, undaunted by the events of the past year. The 2012 New York City Marathon was canceled because of the devastation of Superstorm Sandy.
After the bombings at April's Boston Marathon,
Geoffrey Mutai successfully defended his title Sunday, while fellow Kenyan Priscah Jeptoo came from behind to win the women's race at the New York City Marathon.
Fans again packed the 43 kilometer (26.2 mile) course, undaunted by the events of the past year. The 2012 New York City Marathon was canceled because of the devastation of Superstorm Sandy.
After the bombings at April's Boston Marathon,
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Jamaica: Minister gives update on trans-shipment port proposal
A Jamaican official says a study has reviewed the natural resources of the island-nation's largest protected area as the government advances plans for a possible Chinese-financed port in the zone.
In an update to the country's parliament, Transport and Works Minister Omar Davies said the study will be used as a guide for an environmental impact assessment.
A trans-shipment port is proposed for the Goat Islands off Jamaica's south coast. It would be in a protected zone that is home to
In an update to the country's parliament, Transport and Works Minister Omar Davies said the study will be used as a guide for an environmental impact assessment.
A trans-shipment port is proposed for the Goat Islands off Jamaica's south coast. It would be in a protected zone that is home to
Friday, November 1, 2013
Africa growth expected to continue - to hit 6% in 2014
(Reuters) - Sub-Saharan Africa's economic growth is expected to increase to 6 percent in 2014, from 5 percent this year, supported by investment in infrastructure and production capacity, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday.
The IMF had predicted in May that the region would grow 5.7 percent this year and 6.1 percent in 2014.
It said the slight downward revisions were due mainly to weaker global economic conditions, while budget delays in oil producer Angola and oil
The IMF had predicted in May that the region would grow 5.7 percent this year and 6.1 percent in 2014.
It said the slight downward revisions were due mainly to weaker global economic conditions, while budget delays in oil producer Angola and oil
Stop and frisk: Federal appeals court blocks judges order
Policewoman frisking man. PHOTO/Getty Images
A federal appeals court on Thursday blocked a judge's order requiring changes to the New York Police Department's stop and frisk program and removed the judge from the case.
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the decisions of Judge Shira Scheindlin will be stayed pending the outcome of an appeal by the city.
The judge had ruled in August the city violated the Constitution in the way it carried out its program of stopping and
A federal appeals court on Thursday blocked a judge's order requiring changes to the New York Police Department's stop and frisk program and removed the judge from the case.
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the decisions of Judge Shira Scheindlin will be stayed pending the outcome of an appeal by the city.
The judge had ruled in August the city violated the Constitution in the way it carried out its program of stopping and
Antigua & Barbuda celebrate 32 years of Independence
Antigua & Barbuda is celebrating its 32nd anniversary of political independence from Britain on Friday with the traditional military parade, the presentation of national awards to deserving nationals and a general reflection on the achievements over the past three decades.
The twin-island's Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer in a radio and television broadcast said the anniversary should also provide an opportunity for Antigua & Barbuda to reflect on the role it has been playing in deepening
The twin-island's Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer in a radio and television broadcast said the anniversary should also provide an opportunity for Antigua & Barbuda to reflect on the role it has been playing in deepening
Residents of disputed Abyei choose South Sudan in referendum
In an unofficial referendum, residents of a disputed area between Sudan and South Sudan said they want to join South Sudan.
The outcome, announced Wednesday, is no surprise since the residents who voted beginning Sunday are aligned with South Sudan. Zachariah Deng Majok, a member of the Abyei Referendum High Committee, said more than 99 percent of votes went for South Sudan.
Both Sudan and South Sudan claim ownership of oil-rich Abyei, whose status was unresolved after South Sudan
The outcome, announced Wednesday, is no surprise since the residents who voted beginning Sunday are aligned with South Sudan. Zachariah Deng Majok, a member of the Abyei Referendum High Committee, said more than 99 percent of votes went for South Sudan.
Both Sudan and South Sudan claim ownership of oil-rich Abyei, whose status was unresolved after South Sudan
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