Avellon Williams KINGSTON, JAMAICA- A report by the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) in 2021 found that public education prevention initiatives had impacted some 145,828 adults, while in-school prevention programs had impacted 4,000 children across 73 institutions. A survey of economic and social conditions in Jamaica was published by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) in 2021. According […]
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Avellon Williams PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Dozens of people sought refuge at a high school in Haiti’s capital Saturday after fleeing gunfire in the neighborhood where two rival gangs have fought for weeks, claiming dozens of lives. In the Delmas district near the violence-hit Cite Soleil neighborhood, Francisco Seriphin, general coordinator of the religious community group […]
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Avellon Williams BAHAMAS – A boat believed to be involved in a human smuggling operation capsized early Sunday off the coast of New Providence, killing 17 people and rescuing 25 others. The vessel with approximately 60 people on board left a docking facility at approximately 1:00 am (local time), according to Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave’ […]
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Avellon Williams THE GAMBIA – With its white sandy beaches, wildlife, ecotourism scene, and cheap package holidays, the Gambia, located between Senegal and Guinea-Bissau, is a tiny country that has gained popularity over the years. The Gambia, however, has been the target of headlines on several occasions in recent years, with stories about middle-aged Western women […]
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Avellon Williams Jollof, music, dance, art, culture, and contest. Taking place on July 23rd, the Atlanta Jollof, Music & Food Festival will provide an authentic African experience. In a day-long festival presented by Akon Lights Africa, a company founded by hip-hop star Akon, the iconic Jollof dish will be celebrated. During the festival, a contest will […]
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Avellon Williams PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI- The Haitian officials reported this month that at least eight inmates have died in multiple prisons in Les Cayes. There has been a shortage of food and water in prisons this year, contributing to the death toll. In response to this horrific news, Mission of Hope, a non-profit based in Austin, TX, is working […]
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Avellon Williams The popular theme park Sesame Place apologized for a video that has gone viral showing a character ‘Rosita’ ignoring two little Black girls. More than 300,000 people have watched the video since it was posted by Instagram user _jodiii_ on July 17. In a parade, the character Rosita gives high-fives to white children […]
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Avellon Williams JAPAN- Usually, work is an endless list of tasks to complete – there are a lot of things to do and not enough time to complete them all. The situation is quite the opposite for one Japanese man. Shoji Morimoto, 37, lives in Tokyo and offers himself “for rent” since 2018. That’s right, […]
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Avellon Williams The Ethiopian-born model of South Sudanese descent Nyakim Gatwech born on 27 January 1993 represents the next generation of female models. Her dark skin has attracted attention and has made her a popular Instagram user. Nyakim Gatwech’s parents lived in Maiwut, South Sudan, before fleeing the South Sudanese civil war bare feet and settling […]
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Avellon Williams HAVANA, CUBA – Electric motorcycles are buzzing along this highway outside Cuba’s capital, where young adults perform stunts and display their two-wheelers, which would be largely silent if not for the music blasting from the speakers. In recent years, Cubans have been inundated with motorinas, or electric scooters, promoted by the government as an efficient alternative […]
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