Avellon Williams PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI- Several Caribbean leaders, including Haitian stakeholders, met in Jamaica yesterday to discuss the ongoing crisis in Haiti. The deteriorating situation in Haiti must be addressed, said CARICOM chairman Philip Davis. “We have come to help and not because the task is easy,” said Davis during the opening of the three-day meeting in […]
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Avellon Williams TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO- The stories of Indian indentured workers have been buried under the sands of time, forgotten, and neglected. But it is high time that we reclaim and resurrect these narratives, for they are an integral part of our shared history. In the annals of colonialism, the tales of Indian indentured workers are often […]
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Avellon Williams TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO- The Bermuda Triangle has been a topic of fascination and speculation for many years, captivating the imaginations of people around the world. However, in recent times, the so-called mystery surrounding the Bermuda Triangle has gradually lost its enigmatic aura as more information and scientific explanations have come to light. Over the […]
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Avellon Williams AFRICA- The history of Islamic dominance in Africa is a fascinating tale of cultural exchange, conquest, trade, and religious conversion. It spans over a millennium and has left an indelible mark on the continent’s history and societies. The Islamic influence in Africa began in the 7th century when Muslim traders from the Arabian Peninsula ventured […]
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Avellon Williams TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO- Dennis Francis, Trinidad and Tobago’s permanent representative to the UN, has been elected president of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. In a General Assembly plenary session, Francis was elected by acclamation, as his candidacy was uncontested. In September 2023, he will take over from current General Assembly President […]
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Avellon Williams UNITED STATES- An influential media diversity advocate has criticized The Little Mermaid for omitting to acknowledge slavery in the Caribbean. British campaigner Marcus Ryder, who chairs the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, hailed Halle Bailey’s casting but criticised the film’s depiction of racial harmony. Having watched the Disney remake with his six-year-old son, Ryder […]
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Avellon Williams BARBADOS- In light of the long-standing historical ties and friendship between Barbados and Ghana, the two countries are committed to making the much-talked-about air bridge a reality. At a recent courtesy call with Ghana’s Minister of Tourism, Arts,and Culture, Ibrahim Awal, and other members of his delegation, both sides expressed willingness to pursue the matter. […]
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Avellon Williams GHANA- In Obuasi, in Ghana’s Ashanti region, heavily armed soldiers have fired shots at protesters amid a crackdown on illegal miners by the government. According to AngloGold, authorities arrested seven illegal miners on Monday after they exited a shaft belonging to one of the world’s largest gold miners. On Tuesday, reports began to trickle […]
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Avellon Williams PERU- Joran Van der Sloot, the suspect in the 2005 disappearance of American Natalee Holloway in the Caribbean Aruba, has been severely beaten in a Peruvian prison, according to his lawyer. “It was a fight between prisoners. I don’t know who assaulted Joran,” Altez said, declining to provide any further details on his client’s condition. Van der Sloot is currently serving a […]
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Avellon Williams KENYA- According to Ukraine’s Ambassador to Kenya Andrii Pravedynk, their government is eager for a good relationship with Kenya and its people. As he paid a visit to Radio Africa Group on Tuesday, Pravedynk said his country had donated 25,000 tons of wheat to Kenya in spite of the destruction caused by Russian bombs. “Our production […]
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