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A call is being made for more “aggressive” financing options and for urgent action on the part of small island developing states (SIDS) to help mitigate the risks associated with natural hazards. Joining the call on Friday for countries to do what was in their power to address the situation and “ensure there is a […]
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The president also stressed the importance of keeping the economy open after months of stifling movement restrictions.
He urged citizens not to drop their guard and continue adhering to the health rules, such as wearing face masks and respecting curfew times.
South Africa has recorded just over 800,000 coronavirus infections - more than a third of the cases reported across the African continent - and over 20,000 deaths.
AFP
Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election by what seems like an overwhelming margin — at least 6 million votes nationwide. Yet thanks to the United States’ peculiar Electoral College system, only about 150,000 of those votes across five key swing states will have actually made the difference between Biden winning or losing.
DHAKA, Bangladesh, CMC – A Cricket West Indies inspection team has hailed the bio-secure arrangements put in place by the Bangladesh Cricket Board for West Indies’ proposed tour here next month.
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Microsoft Caribbean says a study it commissioned on how to accelerate economic recovery in the Caribbean by 2021, has identified 29 investments in technology to accelerate economic recovery in 16 sectors in the region.
By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com On Nov. 24, I posted on Facebook the following: Gotta be honest, I want Biden to go harder. I was reacting to some of the initial choices made by President-Elect Joe Biden in forming his administration, which will officially take over the Executive Branch on Jan. 20 at […]
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Women now make up the majority of the 18-member United Nations committee that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, after five women were elected onto the body. BY VANESSA GONYE The development means gender parity has been achieved for the first time on the committee — a result that answers the call of Sightsavers Equal World campaign for the committee to better represent the people it exists to serve. Of the 18 members, nine positions are up for election every two years. Sightsavers campaigned for better representation of women in the 2018 election, which saw the number of women on the committee grow from just one to six. In 2020, campaign supporters also called for greater diversity of members, including people with different types of impairment and people from low- and middle-income countries. Other positive results of the vote include the re-election of Robert Martin from New Zealand, who is the first member of the committee with an intellectual disability, and the election of a member from Morocco, a lower-middle income country. The committee election is not yet complete; as the voting is conducted in rounds and there is still a third round to be held to decide who will be elected to the final positions on the committee. However, of the 18 members of the committee, it is now confirmed that at least 11 will be women. Tessa Murphy, Sightsavers’ campaign manager, said: “Our campaign supporters from across the globe played a leading role in securing this long-awaited change with nearly 4 000 campaigners sending messages to their UN representatives to uphold disability rights, and call for gender equality and diversity on the CRPD committee.” “Thanks to their support we now have a committee that better reflects the very different challenges faced by women and men with disabilities. While we are happy to see Sir Robert Martin re-elected, there is still a need for better representation of impairment, and more members from low-income countries. But we are thrilled to have finally reached the goal of gender parity on the committee,” she said. Follow Vanessa on Twitter @vanessa_gonye
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America announced the appointment of Artis Stevens as its new President and CEO making him the first Black man to serve in the role.
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Sept. 22 that banned all federally funded institutions, including Marquette University from discussing topics related to racial inequality, gender inequality or anti-racism. Any institution that continues to discuss or teach these “un-American” topics in official programming will lose federal funding. In the interest of protecting federal funds coming...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Dec. 3, CMC – The Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Authority (BCLA), Dr Shantal Munro-Knight says the Mia Mottley-led administration is moving ahead with plans to develop a...
“I am proud to announce today the first senior White House communications team comprised entirely of women. These qualified, experienced communicators bring diverse perspectives to their work and a shared commitment to building this country back better,” Biden said in a statement. President-Elect Biden Names All-Women Senior Communications Staff Fills Continue Reading
On Monday (Nov 30), the west coast legend took to Twitter to share with fans what he's been working on during his sabbatical, noting that his reason for stepping back was to drown out the "noise" and "poison" with critics who felt that his approach was incorrect.
Another poor bowling effort followed by feeble batting from World champions, West Indies condemned them to a 66-run defeat in the second Twenty20 International against New Zealand today, after Glenn Phillips blasted a record, maiden hundred of 108.
