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BHTA mounts effort to woo more visitors - Barbados Today

With tourism summer bookings for 2023 not looking bright, the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has embarked on a sales campaign to attract visitors to the island.This was revealed in the BHTA’s CEO Report which was presented during the association’s fourth quarterly meeting.Outgoing chief executive officer Geoffrey Roach predicted that summer arrivals would not return to pre-pandemic levels until 2024.However, he expects strong bookings for the winter season, with occupancy levels for December, January and February at 70 per cent, 68 per cent and 73 per cent, respectively.

Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.

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Sport ministry in contact with Lendore’s family

The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Sports Deon Lendore - THE Ministry of Sport and Community Development is keeping in contact with the family of former national track and field athlete Deon Lendore. Lendore, a three-time Olympian, died in a car accident in

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Source: Trinidad News

NYC teens charged with murder of man who saved subway attack victim

Two New York teenagers are facing murder charges for the death of Roland Hueston, the good Samaritan who was hit The post NYC teens charged with murder of man who saved subway attack victim appeared first on TheGrio.

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In his own words: Unfulfilled Dreams - The Chicago Crusader

By Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Sebastian Franks Wants You to Find Your ‘Purpose’

“Remember What You’re Fighting For” is the name of Sebastian Franks’s newest album and features his focal song “Purpose,” which inspires people to find their reason for being.

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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community

Rihanna Gives Fans A Glimpse Of Her New Savage X Fenty Stores | Atlanta Daily World

Photo: Getty Images Rihanna is kicking off 2022 in full boss mode. The billionaire business mogul took to social media to give fans a first glimpse at her new Savage X Fenty brick-and-mortar retail stores. Rih Rih shared in a tweet: '2022, we coming in HOT! we bout to bring you a whole new

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Maya Angelou First Black Woman on U.S. Coin

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Each time we redesign our currency, we have the chance to say something about our country — what we value, and how we’ve progressed as a society,” U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen said in a statement. “I’m very proud that these coins celebrate the contributions of some of

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Arrests as civil servants, govt talks deferred - NewsDay Zimbabwe

Public Service minister Paul Mavima said he was on leave and could not comment on the salary talks between government and civil servants. The post Arrests as civil servants, govt talks deferred appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.

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Black-owned eyewear brand NURILENS advocates for better vision care | Afro

By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Many people collect stamps, comic books and trading cards. Juliette Nelson collects glasses. While working in South Korea several years ago, she found that she could buy various styles and colors of eyeglass

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority-0

Stop posturing to young people! - Barbados Today

One of the youngest candidates vying for a seat in Parliament in the coming General Election is calling out Prime Minister Mia Mottley and members of her Barbados Labour Party (BLP) for posturing in an attempt to capture the youth vote. And Christ Church East Central candidate for the Democratic

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New political outfit rallies Gukurahundi victims - The Zimbabwe Independent

The call came after allegations of repeated vandalism of memorial plaques erected by Matabeleland-based pressure group Ibhetshu Likazulu at Bhalagwe and Silobela mass graves. The post New political outfit rallies Gukurahundi victims appeared first on The Zimbabwe Independent.

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Source: The Zimbabwe Independent - The Leading Business Weekly

More than 1,000 requests submitted to EBC ahead of January 19 polls - Barbados Today

Dozens of Barbadians may vote outside of the constituencies in which they reside because of a massive influx of last-minute change of address requests to the Electoral and Boundaries Commission (EBC). Chairman of the Commission, Leslie Haynes Q.C. revealed that more than 1 000 requests were

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Prosecutors add dozens of charges in Wisconsin parade deaths

A man accused of driving an SUV through a Wisconsin Christmas parade crashed into people head-on, ran them over as they lay The post Prosecutors add dozens of charges in Wisconsin parade deaths appeared first on TheGrio.

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Browne shares report card for St Philip North - Barbados Today

MP for St Philip North, Dr Sonia Browne has put forward a case for her re-election in the January 19 poll. Addressing supporters at a spot meeting in Merricks, St Phillip Wednesday night, she highlighted some of her achievements since taking office in 2018, particularly a breakfast

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What is lucid dreaming and how can it help to grow your business | The Bajan Reporter

So, what is lucid dreaming? This is an easy topic to discuss because it is scientifically proven. It is also becoming increasingly recognized, most people living this phenomenon at least once in their lives. Lucid dreaming: what is it? A lucid dream is a dream we are simply aware of dream (hence

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Source: The Bajan Reporter | Web’s Eye View of Barbados in the Caribbean

‘New Health Bill seeks to deny workers right to strike’ - NewsDay Zimbabwe

The Bill is still being scrutinised by the Parliamentary Legal Committee (PLC) for its constitutionality. The post ‘New Health Bill seeks to deny workers right to strike’ appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

State Of Illinois announces $8.4 million grants for communities - The Chicago Crusader

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), announced $8.4 million in additional grants for small businesses and commercial corridors located around the state to help rebuild and revitalize

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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group

Ex-ZCTU boss lands top coalition post - NewsDay Zimbabwe

Mutasa, who last year lost the ZCTU presidency to Florence Taruvinga will be deputised by Busi Dube. The post Ex-ZCTU boss lands top coalition post appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.

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Children’s Wisconsin Talks New Mental Health Walk-In Clinic | The Madison Times

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Mental health isn’t limited to one demographic over another. Anyone, no matter their age, race or gender can be impacted by mental health and that includes children. Over the past few years, mental health concerns among children have increased and Children’s Wisconsin is

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Source: The Madison Times Weekly Newspaper

City Of Tulsa, Tulsa Authority For Economic Opportunity Continue Evans-Fintube Proposal Reviews | The Oklahoma Eagle

The Oklahoma Eagle Newswire RFQ Shortlist: Be Good Development Partners E Smith Legacy, Rose Rock, and Pivot Project Twenty20 Management (Tulsa Group) Following the November 23 announcement to extend the deadline for submission for the Evans-Fintube redevelopment project, City and Tulsa and

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Source: The Oklahoma Eagle

Salute to James Mtume: A message from the family - UnityFirst

OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM THE FAMILY OF JAMES MTUME TED Talk with James Mtume - www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t8sA5xgDKo The Mtume family sadly announce the passing of James Mtume (Forman) - sunrise January 3rd, 1946, sunset January 9th, 2022. The biological son of jazz saxophone great Jimmy Heath, James

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Judge Says Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes Are Not Allowed | The Madison Times

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In Wisconsin, voters have multiple ways to cast their votes. They can go in person on Election Day, or they can vote absentee by mail or in person at early voting sites. In some parts of the state, the City of Milwaukee included, individuals also had the option of putting

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Source: The Madison Times Weekly Newspaper

Two Men Charged in Havensight Robbery

On Jan. 14, at 12:34 p.m., police arrested Jaquin Phipps, age 25, and Demoi Barrow, age 22, both of Lovenlund Apartments on St. Thomas.

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Chiefs demand Gukurahundi apology - NewsDay Zimbabwe

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has opened dialogue on the emotive subject, but like his predecessor, the late Robert Mugabe, he has not offered any apology for the mass killings. The post Chiefs demand Gukurahundi apology appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.

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Black America salutes CEO Robert F. Smith for accelerating racial equity and the spirit of giving | New Pittsburgh Courier

Robert F. Smithat US Embassy in Berlin, 2018 By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. Today we are witnessing an increased spirit of giving to help underserved communities across the United States. The Black Press of America acknowledges and takes public note of both the responsibilities and the

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Indarsingh asks Hinds, police for help

The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday News Couva South MP Rudranath Indarsingh. COUVA South MP Rudranath Indarsingh asked whether his constituency or other parts of Central Trinidad are under siege from criminals. In a video clip on Tuesday, Indarsingh said he was asking

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Source: Trinidad News

Govt misses Covid-19 herd immunity target - The Zimbabwe Independent

In an interview with the Zimbabwe Independent, the national coordinator of government's response to Covid-19, Agnes Mahomva said the biggest challenge bedevilling the vaccination drive was

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Source: The Zimbabwe Independent - The Leading Business Weekly

Solutions Barbados members canvass St Philip West in support of Karina Goodridge - Barbados Today

Jobs and equitable access to improved road infrastructure were the prime areas of focus for some Solutions Barbados members on Saturday, as they canvassed St Philip West in support of their candidate, Karina Goodridge. Speaking with Barbados TODAY as she toured the area of Hampton, Goodridge said

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AG says anti-corruption agency probe corruption allegations under last Government - Barbados Today

Attorney General Dale Marshall has warned that a day of reckoning is coming in the law courts of Barbados, as investigations have resumed into allegations of corruption under the last Democratic Labour Party (DLP) administration. Marshall made the announcement on the campaign trail in St Philip on

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Power play rocks Zimra - The Zimbabwe Independent

He had been appointed acting-Zimra commissioner-general before being jettisoned within two days. The post Power play rocks Zimra appeared first on The Zimbabwe Independent.

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Source: The Zimbabwe Independent - The Leading Business Weekly

UN predicts economic growth for Barbados - Barbados Today

A new United Nations (UN) economic report is forecasting growth for Barbados at 7.5 per cent this year and 3.3 per cent in 2023. However, Chief of Global Economic Monitoring at the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) Hamid Rashid is warning of a bumpy, if not perilous, road ahead

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