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[New Times] The global rise in fuel prices has been cited by the African Development Bank as a significant risk to the East African region's economic recovery.

“Any state vision has to be realized at the local level. Localism is determinative,” Newsom said, thanking Alameda County public health officials and workers, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan and Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland) for their leadership in spearheading the vaccination of 84% of all people in their county. Newsom was speaking at Asian Health Services, a community clinic in Oakland.

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(Trinidad Express) A Couva woman told police she saved herself from being raped by two men on Tuesday by saying her prayers.

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Possibly outgoing President Trump has drawn criticism throughout his presidency over his words and actions, but now it's coming from... View Article

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[Vanguard] I first heard about Jimi Hendrix during my early teens. First attraction was his name which elicited interest. The word Hendrix sounded psychedelic to me. Not much later, I was hit by his much talked about music 'Hey Joe' which resonated with me again and again while trying to toy with playing the guitar.

The Dolphins and Knights won at home in round one of the CSA 4-Day Series while the Titans raided Newlands for a win over the Cobras.

The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Chrisean Rock reveals a list of rappers, including Drake and Diddy, who she says Blueface got mad at for talking to her. The ongoing saga between the on-again-off-again couple continues to play out on X as they show no signs of calling a truce, at least not on Chrisean Rock’s part. The Baddies reality star went on another tweet storm on Saturday as she continued to expose her baby father’s deeds, much to […]

[GhanaToday] Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo has been confirmed Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Legon.

Republicans rule Kentucky politically, yet its liberal-leaning governor remains a popular figure, even as Democrats take a nosedive in the state.

Sri Jayanthi Kumaraswami, lovingly called Swamiji, has a universal approach to spirituality.

The swami welcomes interaction with and imparts her wisdom to individuals of all faiths, races, and social backgrounds.

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Kumaraswami is from from Chennai, India, and is the founder and leader of the Jai Sathya Mission of Trinidad and Tobago, a local branch of an international charity. The mission’s activities extend to various aspects of community support, including youth education, animal welfare, and providing meals to those less fortunate. She also does a form of meditation known as mudra meditation, which focuses on the alignment of fingers with pressure points related to major organs in the body. She said this ancient meditation technique offers both physical and spiritual benefits.

Kumaraswami is currently in TT, one of her stops in a Caribbean tour that will end in February 2024.

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“Trinidad is a very rich country, but it is hiding. How to open this? Everybody needs to have that unity of mind. All religions need to focus on spirituality, they need prayer and belief in their own faith, and all will be well with this land,” she told WMN.

And as Divali approaches, Kumaraswami said the festival carries a deep message about how to live. She said it is a time to enhance one’s spirituality and cultivate prosperity. The five days of Divali, she said, are a valuable opportunity to harness the power of light energy.

“Each firecracker burst and every deya (earthen oil lamp) ignited during the festival symbolises enlightenment and the potential for spiritual and material well-being.”

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Visham Balroop, the swami’s assistant told WMN although Kumaraswami was born in a Hindu home, her philosophy transcends religious boundaries.

"She guides people of all religions, races, and classes, making her a powerful spiritual figure.”

Balroop said the swami's abilities include revealing details about individuals’ past and future, identifying obstacles in their lives, and providing guidance on living a happier, more fulfilling life. Her close connection with the Caribbean and its people has deepened over her 20 years of visiting the region, during which she has been selflessly serving those in need, all free of charge.

Many of her followers from TT and the wider Caribbean have benefited from her teachings. Balroop said her influence has even been extended to countries like Hong Kong, Togo, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Panama, and Mexico where she has shared her meditation expertise.

She recently completed a one-month programme in Ghana, where she introduced her meditatio

“For a guy who hates ‘s**thole countries,' Trump really likes to jack their style," the "Daily Show" host said.

Van Jones said the Republican Party's outreach to minorities during the 2020 election cycle was "effective." 

Black literary trailblazers Toni Morrison and Ernest J. Gaines will be honored with U.S. Postal Service stamps.

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[Nyasa Times] Israel has told Malawi to confront Iran for allegedly sponsoring terrorists who attack the Jewish state, according to the Times of Israel.

WESTERN BUREAU: Two major teachers’ organisations are guardedly waiting to see how the two-week pilot for the resumption of face-to-face classes will unfold after an eleventh-hour substitution of three schools marked yet another bump in the...

[Monitor] Residents of Lyolwa Sub-county in Tororo District have a reason to smile after getting access to clean and safe water for domestic and commercial use.

Photo credits: Antenna TV/Twitter Berlinda Tolbert (born November 4, 1949) is an American film and television actress. Tolbert is best known for her role as Jenny Willis Jefferson, the daughter of Tom and Helen Willis on the CBS sitcom The Jeffersons, which originally aired from 1975 until 1985. Tolbert majored in theater at the North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem. She […]

[Dalsan Radio] The Somali Upper House Speaker Abdi Hashi Abdillahi has opposed the appointment of an electoral commission by Prime Minister Roble.

The Officer Commanding Ruai Police Station (OCS) has been arrested by officers from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on bribery allegations.

The happenings around the Xulu family from KwaMashu has kept South Africans entertained for years. Watch the latest episode of Uzalo online.

Judges in Georgia and Michigan quickly dismissed Trump campaign lawsuits Thursday, undercutting a campaign legal strategy to attack the integrity... View Article

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The BET Soul Train will be hosted by Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell, Billboard reports. The show will be taped at the historic Apollo Theatre in Harlem and will honor the 50th anniversary of Soul Train, which made its debut in October 1971. H.E.R. leads nominations with eight nods, including Best R&B/Soul Female Artist, Song…

In my role as a driver for the Charlotte Maxwell Clinic, I feel patients are super excited to have someone who is compassionate and empathetic. Sometimes we talk about recipes and sometimes we talk about their previous experiences not related to cancer and that’s great because it’s like having that driver be your ‘friend’ for the moment to take your mind off having treatments.

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Trinidad and Tobago Red Force cricket team coach David Furlonge says his team will be approaching their last 2023 CG United Regional Super50 preliminary match against the Barbados Pride like a final.

Furlonge says the home team will take no prisoners in the encounter which bowls off from 1 pm on Sunday at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy (BLCA) in Tarouba. Red Force are second on the table with 40 points, while Barbados are third with 37 points. Leeward Islands Hurricanes lead the eight-team table with 44 points, but their final group match against the Combined Campuses and Colleges was abandoned on Saturday without a ball being bowled at The University of the West Indies (UWI) SPEC ground in St Augustine.

Speaking with Newsday on Saturday, Furlonge says the no-result gives both TT and Barbados the chance to finish atop the group going into the semi-finals.

"We are treating (the game against Barbados) like a final. We want to finish in that top spot," Furlonge said. "Barbados are also right behind us (on the standings), so whoever wins our game could end up topping the group. It's a very important game for us."

In the build-up to Red Force's game against defending champions Jamaica Scorpions on Thursday, Furlonge asked his bowlers to be more fruitful in the first power play and limit the opposition from getting a brisk start. The match was eventually abandoned midway through the contest, but the hosts did well to limit Jamaica to a score of 213 for nine in 48 overs.

Furlonge said his bowlers carried out the plans perfectly.

"We executed our (bowling) plans really well in the last game. We bowled well in the first ten overs and we were able to restrict Jamaica to 213.

"That was very good. I think our bowlers did really well, especially in the first ten overs. Akeal Hosein and Shannon Gabriel did really well."

Hosein had figures of three for 34. His spin partner Sunil Narine had excellent figures of three 30. The bustling Gabriel and Yannic Cariah, who leads the Red Force bowling attack with 15 wickets in the tournament, took a wicket apiece.

Furlonge says his team's spin-threat is their key to winning the tournament and he is pleased with the work of the mystery-spinner Narine, who has taken 12 wickets to go along with timely cameos with the bat.

"Sunil has been consistently quiet with the ball. He has been bowling and getting a few wickets but his (economy) rate is really low. All our players have been doing well. Once you have players like Sunil and Akeal – once they do well – they inspire the rest of the team."

Barbados have won three of their six matches thus far, to go along with two losses and a no-result. Allrounder Roston Chase is joint-third on the bowling charts with 13 scalps. Barbados also have two centurions – Kyle Mayers and Zachary McCaskie.

Referring to Barbados as a "top-line" team, Furlonge said: "I think (Barbados Pride) have a good squad. They have Test players and West Indies white-ball players in their team as well.

"I think it will be a good game because we have playe

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Civil rights activist Keiajah Brooks has gone on her social media to show that police have been following her since the viral video made headlines.

The life of millionaires and billionaires. Imagine a situation in which you won big in the lottery. Tens of billions of dollars. The rich and the hoi polloi came to celebrate with you. But when the money was paid, it turned out to be fake. You were paid with counterfeit money. How would you feel? […]

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[RFI] A member of parliament in the West African island nation of Cape Verde was sentenced to two years in prison this week for domestic violence against his wife. The assault occurred four years ago, but only went to trial last month.

Eleven jurors in the case are white, and one is Black. While the judge acknowledged "intentional discrimination in the panel," he said he was unable to reinstate any jurors who had been dismissed.

Two men armed with handguns on Tuesday morning hijacked a Canefield Settlement, East Canje, Berbice hire car driver after which they robbed him and his passengers of close to $1M.

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Nothing in life is constant, and that includes home designs. Scandinavian, Industrial, Modern Farmhouse, Minimalism — these are just some of the most popular home design trends that defined the last decade. Sad to say, some of them are slowly becoming outdated. You might consider redecorating your home in the near future. But before you …

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A two-month-old baby has survived two life-threatening medical conditions and is now finally home.

The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday News Aviana Ramdeo - A Tableland woman who suffered 35 per cent burns about her body died at the San Fernando General Hospital on Thursday, almost three weeks after she was admitted for reported self-inflicted injuries. Police are investigating the circumstances under which Aviana Ramdeo, 23, was burnt. According to reports, on October 14, Nicolas Phagoo, 34, of Naparima Mayaro Road, Tableland, told police he was at home with Ramdeo, his […]

A blitz of evangelists, gospel rappers, singers and musicians recently heralded a “T.H.U.G.S. Revival” at Pursuit of God Transformation Center in Frayser.  “And, man, did we witness transformation,” said Pastor Ricky Floyd. “‘T.H.U.G.S.’ is an acronym for ‘Trusting, Hearing, Understanding God’s Spirit.’ Everyone was welcome – gangsters, OGs, gang bangers, young people, the un-churched. And […]

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A judge on Thursday declined defense requests to move the trial of four Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death, and also ruled that all four would be tried in a single proceeding. Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill ruled after defense attorneys had argued that pretrial publicity had made it impossible […]

Democrat Nikema Williams wins Georgia’s 5th congressional district by defeating Trump ally Angela Stanton-King for Rep. John Lewis' seat.

By Ryan Steal According to a union leader in Wichita, Kansas, approximately half of the roughly 10,000 employees at aircraft makers Textron Inc (TXT.N) and Spirit AeroSystems (SPR.N) are still unvaccinated against COVID-19, putting their jobs in jeopardy. 'We're going to lose a lot of personnel as a result of this,' stated Cornell Beard, the […]

WhatsApp rolled out a new 'disappearing messages' features because "most of what we send doesn’t need to be everlasting".

[Nile Post] The Minister for Information and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi has warned health practitioners against engaging in extortionist tendencies at their respective health centers.

Serena Williams and her daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. had the internet in fits of laughter after the tennis star shared a video showing the names her 4-year-old has given her dolls. In a TikTok captioned , "Tell me where you are from without telling me," Williams picked up three dolls and asked her daughter what their names were. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) The first doll she named after herself, calling her "Olympia." Speaking of the second doll, Olympia appeared to refer to her as "Moo." But the third doll's name was likely not expected. Williams asked her daughter again what the name of this doll was, to which Olympia responded, "Sheneneh." "Her name is Sheneneh girl," she added in a sassier tone.  Williams captioned the video by jokingly writing, "What can I say?" The reference to the Martin character had some people in stitches, commenting that Williams must have "been watching Martin with the baby." “That baby did not...

Minneapolis has been selected as a 2023 National Public Safety Partnership site, receiving intensive assistance to reduce crime.

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By Victor Omondi Just a few days after Lil Wayne endorsed Trump, his girlfriend, model Denise Bidot, is moving on, and once again, the rapper is single. On Tuesday, Denise deleted her Instagram account, but before that, there were vivid signs of trouble spotted by some social media users. To begin with, Wayne and Denise […]

Lashana Lynch spoke about how she processed the backlash and criticism from racists who had a problem with her role as 007 in the new Bond film.

Mitchell's astounding portrayal of the legendary Eazy-E in "Straight Outta Compton" propelled him to stardom, eventually landing him a role on Lena Waithe's coming-of-age drama "The Chi". However, the star's bubbling film and TV career screeched to a halt in 2019, when allegations of sexual misconduct began to arise.

Statement by Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony, President, Detroit Branch NAACP We have now concluded one of the most divisive and contentious elections in the history of the nation. The very last step is to count every vote. The boisterous calls to stop the vote because it is not going the way the current President would … Continued

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While we recognize that the above-suggested goals will not cure all of Oakland's problems, we do, however, believe they provide objective, measurable steps that, if implemented, will substantially enhance our public safety. Therefore, we call upon the Mayor, City Council, and the voters of Oakland to not only embrace these suggested goals but to formulate other measures that will advance our public safety. 

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The winner of the US presidential election is not yet known with several crucial swing states yet to announce their final tallies. But while Donald Trump and Joe Biden...