Two massive earthquakes have wreaked havoc in South-Eastern Turkey and Syria today leaving over 4000 confirmed dead at the time of this report, and thousands of others facing severe injuries, homelessness and other adversities following the tectonic events. The first earthquake struck early Monday morning, about 4:17 am and registered a striking 7.8 on the … Continued
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has agreed to reinforce their sanctions against Russia and the Republic of Belarus as well as to solidify their support towards Ukraine. The announcement followed a meeting with the Committee’s Executive Board on Wednesday January 25 to discuss the unanimous conclusions of the Olympic Summit which was held on December … Continued
China’s public health systems have taken a devastating blow as a new surge of COVID 19 infections has gripped the country into the new year. Photos circulating on social media show persons on stretchers spread out in hallways, as reports surface that major hospitals are running out of room to facilitate the influx of patients … Continued
Effective this year, foreign investors will not be allowed to purchase homes in Canada for the next two years. This new development follows the passage of a new Canadian law which took effect on January 1 that bans foreign buyers from buying residential properties as investments until 2025. According to international news sites the law … Continued
Pioneering TV news journalist Barbara Walters has died aged 93. Her death was announced last evening December 30th, 2022. Ms Walters made headlines in 1976 as the first female network news anchor. During more than three decades at ABC, and before that at NBC, she became known for securing exclusive interviews with the famous and … Continued
Brazilian football legend Pelé has died at the age of 82. The three-time world cup winner is the only football player to achieve such a feat which made him football’s first global icon. Late last month Pelé was admitted to a hospital in São Paulo for a respiratory infection and for complications related to colon … Continued
The CARICOM Reparations Commission, CRC, says while it welcomes the Dutch apology for African enslavement, it believes that the words spoken by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte need to be taken into action. This past Monday, Rutte issued an apology on behalf of the Kingdom of the Netherlands for its historic role in the slave … Continued
United States Women’s NBA star Brittney Griner has finally been freed from Russian prison after the two countries agreed to a prison swap involving a notorious Russian arms dealer. Viktor Bout who was held in a U.S prison for the past 12 years was swapped for the female basketball star who was arrested at a Moscow … Continued
November 15, 2022 has been marked as a milestone in human development, as the world population grew to surpass 8 billion people for the first time in human history. “The day of 8 billion” as it has been dubbed by the United Nations (UN) reflects the addition of an additional 1 billion people to the … Continued
Recently appointed Minister for the United Kingdom Overseas Territories (OTs) the Right Honourable Lord Goldsmith has pledged his support in assisting the BVI and other OTs in their fight against climate change. This is according to a message relayed by the Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Honourable Melvin Turnbull who met with Goldsmith during … Continued
