Avellon Williams SOUTH AFRICA- In a first for South Africa’s national ports company, Africa’s biggest harbor will be partially owned and operated by the Philippines’ International Container Terminal Services Inc. The company, known as ICTSI, has been selected as a partner to run and expand Durban Container Terminal Pier 2. A state logistics company, Transnet SOC […]
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Avellon Williams GUADELOUPE- Dengue fever cases have been increasing weekly in Guadeloupe since April, and have accelerated in recent weeks, according to the regional health authority. The mosquito-borne illness has been confirmed in 13 municipalities in the region since June. As a result of festival travel and crowds, as well as hurricane season, the Guadeloupe Regional […]
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Avellon Williams PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI- A shortage of funds has forced the U.N. World Food Program to announce on Monday that it will not be able to aid 100,000 Haitians this month. According to the agency, the 25% cut comes as 4.9 million people in the country of nearly 11 million need food assistance. “These cuts could […]
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Avellon Williams SOUTH AFRICA- On Thursday, over 100 sex workers and activists marched in Pretoria in support of decriminalizing sex work. From Burgers Park, the group walked, singing struggle songs and holding placards that read: “Be wise, decriminalize sex work”, “Sex workers have the right to be free from violence” and “My body is my business. […]
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Avellon Williams NIGERIA- According to Femi Otubanjo, a researcher with the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) is gradually becoming a threat to world peace. Following the outcome of the ongoing NATO summit, which saw Sweden declare its intention to join the alliance, Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelsenkyy, called for the confirmation of membership. A two-day […]
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Avellon Williams JAMAICA – Ivy Ralph, O.D., was a remarkable individual hailing from the beautiful island of Jamaica. Born in 1928 and departing this world in 2018, Ivy Ralph led a life filled with passion, dedication, and significant contributions to her community. Ivy Ralph, affectionately known as Miss Ivy, was a beacon of inspiration and a […]
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Avellon Williams TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO – Shirley Chisholm was an extraordinary figure in American history, known for her groundbreaking achievements and tireless advocacy for equality and social justice. Born on November 30, 1924, in Brooklyn, New York, Chisholm’s parents were immigrants from Guyana and Barbados, which deeply influenced her life and perspective. Chisholm’s early years were […]
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Avellon Williams TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO- Claudia Jones was a remarkable figure in history, born in Trinidad in 1915 and passing away in 1964. She was a passionate activist, journalist, and feminist who made significant contributions to the civil rights and communist movements in both the United States and the United Kingdom. Jones spent her early years […]
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Avellon Williams SOUTH AFRICA- Lilian Masediba Matabane Ngoyi was a prominent figure in the history of South Africa and a leading anti-apartheid activist. She was born on September 25, 1911, in Pretoria, South Africa, and grew up in a time when racial segregation and discrimination were deeply entrenched in the country’s social and political systems. Ngoyi’s involvement in activism began in […]
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Avellon Williams CUBAN- President Joe Biden on Tuesday was scolded by former president Donald Trump for betraying the Cuban people two years ago when the largest mass opposition in nearly three decades took place. Furthermore, Trump criticised Biden for Cuba’s warming relations with China, which is reportedly building a military base on the island, located 90 miles off […]
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