TELEGRAM FOUNDER ARRESTED IN FRANCE: A BLOW TO FREE SPEECH OR A SECURITY NECESSITY?
Avellon Williams August 27, 2024
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TELEGRAM FOUNDER ARRESTED IN FRANCE: A BLOW TO FREE SPEECH OR A SECURITY NECESSITY?

Avellon Williams  Paris, France– Pavel Durov, the enigmatic founder and CEO of Telegram, was detained in France on Saturday, August 24, 2024, sparking a global debate about the implications for privacy, security, and freedom of expression. French authorities apprehended Durov at Paris-Le Bourget airport, citing allegations of money laundering, drug trafficking, and failing to moderate illegal activities on Telegram. […]

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RWANDA OFFERS $1.2 MILLION IN RELIEF AID TO CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES HIT BY HURRICANE BERYL
Avellon Williams August 27, 2024
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RWANDA OFFERS $1.2 MILLION IN RELIEF AID TO CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES HIT BY HURRICANE BERYL

Avellon Williams  Kigali, Rwanda- In a remarkable display of international solidarity, Rwanda has stepped up to support Caribbean countries devastated by Hurricane Beryl, donating a generous $1.2 million (over Rwf1.5 billion) to aid relief efforts. This unexpected act of kindness from the East African nation has caught the attention of the global community and highlights the importance […]

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TRUMP-HARRIS DEBATE DILEMMA: IS TRUMP DODGING HARRIS?
Avellon Williams August 27, 2024
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TRUMP-HARRIS DEBATE DILEMMA: IS TRUMP DODGING HARRIS?

Avellon Williams  USA- The political world is abuzz with speculation as former President Donald Trump suggests he might withdraw from the highly anticipated ABC debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. The debate, scheduled for September 10, has become a focal point in the 2024 presidential race, especially after President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the campaign. Trump’s […]

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ZIMBABWE PLUNGED INTO DARKNESS: HWANGE POWER GLITCH SPARKS NATIONWIDE LOAD-SHEDDING
Avellon Williams August 26, 2024
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ZIMBABWE PLUNGED INTO DARKNESS: HWANGE POWER GLITCH SPARKS NATIONWIDE LOAD-SHEDDING

Avellon Williams  Harare, Zimbabwe- Zimbabwe is grappling with extended power cuts following a technical fault at the Hwange Thermal Power Station, significantly impacting electricity generation across the nation. The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) announced that a malfunction in Unit 8, which has a capacity of 300 MW, has led to a substantial shortfall in the national […]

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JAMAICAN OFFICIALS SEEK ECONOMIC EXPERTISE FROM KAMALA HARRIS’S FATHER
Avellon Williams August 26, 2024
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JAMAICAN OFFICIALS SEEK ECONOMIC EXPERTISE FROM KAMALA HARRIS’S FATHER

Avellon Williams  Kingston, Jamaica- In a significant move to bolster their economic strategies, Jamaican officials have turned to Donald J. Harris, father of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, for his expertise. A renowned economist with deep ties to Jamaica, Donald Harris has been instrumental in shaping economic policies that have had a lasting impact on the […]

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KRA TRIUMPHS IN LANDMARK KSHS 1 BILLION VAT FRAUD CASE AGAINST CHINESE GIANT
Avellon Williams August 26, 2024
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KRA TRIUMPHS IN LANDMARK KSHS 1 BILLION VAT FRAUD CASE AGAINST CHINESE GIANT

Avellon Williams  Nairobi, Kenya- In a significant victory for tax enforcement in Kenya, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has successfully won a high-profile case against China Communications Construction Company Ltd, a prominent Chinese multinational, for evading over KShs 1 billion in taxes. The Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) upheld KRA’s assessment, marking a decisive blow against sophisticated tax evasion […]

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MPOX : NOT THE NEW COVID-19, DECLARES W.H.O
Avellon Williams August 23, 2024
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MPOX : NOT THE NEW COVID-19, DECLARES W.H.O

Avellon Williams  Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago- The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently made it clear that Mpox, which was previously referred to as ‘Monkeypox’, should not be likened to COVID-19. This statement comes in response to growing worries after the WHO classified Mpox as a public health emergency of international concern, particularly due to outbreaks in […]

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THE DARK LEGACY OF ‘BLOOD DIAMONDS’ IN AFRICA
Avellon Williams August 23, 2024
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THE DARK LEGACY OF ‘BLOOD DIAMONDS’ IN AFRICA

Avellon Williams Africa- The story of blood diamonds, also known as “conflict diamonds”, is a harrowing tale of greed, violence, and human suffering. These precious stones, mined in war zones, have been used to finance armed conflicts, insurgencies, and oppressive regimes across Africa, leaving a trail of devastation in their wake. The Origins of Blood Diamonds The […]

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T&T TO REPLACE COLUMBUS SHIPS WITH STEELPAN ON COAT OF ARMS: A MOVE TOWARDS CULTURAL RECLAMATION
Avellon Williams August 22, 2024
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T&T TO REPLACE COLUMBUS SHIPS WITH STEELPAN ON COAT OF ARMS: A MOVE TOWARDS CULTURAL RECLAMATION

Avellon Williams  Port-of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago- Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has announced a significant change to Trinidad and Tobago’s national coat of arms, stirring both support and controversy within the Caribbean nation. The three ships of Christopher Columbus, which have been a part of the emblem since its design in 1962, will be replaced […]

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