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Saint Lucian native, Barry Alexander, has a number of achievements to his name including - pilot, certified aircraft mechanic, flight instructor, and now, founder and CEO of the Hartford, Connecticut, USA-based drone manufacturing company - Aquiline Drones. Alexander said in an interview with Connecticut in Color that he hopes to eventually make Hartford the drone capital of the United States and eventually, the world. He said he wants the devices to benefit society in a responsible and safe manner. The Saint Lucian native, who spent decades as an airline pilot during which he travelled the world, told Connecticut in Color
Nationwide protests have taken place since October 7 despite the disbanding of the controversial Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) police unit.
The demonstrators have been accused of attacking police stations and personnel.
The rallies which are mostly attended by young people have become avenues to vent against corruption and unemployment.
Rights groups say at least 15 people have been killed the demonstrations began in early October.
Special needs kids navigate remote learning with better outcomes By Roz Edward For more than 80 million U.S. students, school will never be the same since the 2019-2020 school year was abruptly interrupted by the COVID-19 crisis. The subsequent scramble for educators and parents to establish new learning protocols in the world of online learning … Continued
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President Donald Trump signalled Sudan would be removed from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism if it pays compensation of $335 million to American terror victims and their families.
The move would open the door for Sudan to receive much needed international loans and aid to revive its battered economy.
Sudan has been listed since 1993 when al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden lived in the country as a guest of the government.
The compensation relates to the victims of the 1998 bombings of the US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, attacks conducted by Bin Laden’s al-Qaida network while he was living in Sudan which killed more than 200 people.
Trump made the announcement on Twitter.
Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, who took office last year, welcomed the announcement, also on Twitter.
The move could also help Sudan's transition to democracy. Last year a popular uprising led to the military overthrow of autocratic leader Omar al-Bashir.
A military-civilian government now rules the country with elections possible in late 2022.
The announcement, just two weeks ahead of the U.S. presidential election, also comes as the Trump administration works to get other Arab countries, such as Sudan, to join the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain’s recent recognition of Israel.
The jersey, which Mr. Bryant wore during the 2008 N.B.A. finals, will be on view at the National Museum of African American History and Culture starting Wednesday.
BY TERRY MADYAUTA/ FORTUNE MBELE WARRIORS striker Tino Kadewere (pictured) opened his scoring account for his club after notching a goal in Olympiue Lyonnais 3-2 win over Rc Strasbourg yesterday. Kadewere has settled well at the French gaints since moving from Ligue 2 side Le Havre, but a goal was elusive. However, the impressive forward ended the dry spell when opened the scoresheet for Lyon on the 12th minute, following a good run to a Mempis Depay pass and firing home from close range. The other two goals, were scored by Karl Ekambi on the 25th and 42th minutes. The former Harare City forward is expected to lead the attack when the Warriors take on Algeria next month. After scoring his first goal for Lyon Kadewere was elated. He said: “I'm very happy with the goal but also for the team. We needed a victory. We had a good match, we worked together. It was very important to us. The end was tough, but we stayed together.' All the three goals were assisted by Depay. Kadewere's goal comes as a relief and will likely help him maintain his spot in the Lyon first team. Meanwhile Terrence Dzvukamanja announced his arrival at giants Orlando Pirates with a bang following a superb debut goal, that took the Soweto side into the MTN8 semi-finals after beating Cape Town City in the quarter-finals at Orlando Stadium on Sunday. Dzvukamanja, who was on the radar of champions Mamelodi Sundowns after his former club Bidvest Wits sold its Premiership franchise, opted to settle at Pirates. The former Ngezi Platinum forward has lived to his declaration made upon signing for Pirates last month as he scored on his debut on Sunday. Upon signing for the Buccaneers he declared rgar: 'It’s about scoring goals; hopefully double digits and also about increasing my number of assists for the season. I think as an attacking player these are two areas that a player is judged.' On Saturday Dzvukamanja found the target with a perfect header in the 23rd minute from another new signing Wayde Jooste cross and the Buccanners held on to that goal to claim the semi-final berth. He ealier had a chance but his header sailed over the bar after he was set up by Golden Boot winner Gabadinho Mhango. The Zimbabwean international was replaced by Kabelo Dlamini in the 65th minute. Dzvukamanja has been nominated for the Nedbank Cup Player of the Year award for his exploits in the competition in the recently ended season when he was playing for Bidvest Wits. Meanwhile the Kaitano Tembo-coached SuperSport United also cruised through to the semi-finals of the MTN8 when they beat Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila 3-2 at Thohoyandou Stadium in Limpopo on Sunday. Goalkeepers George Chigova (SuperSport) and Washington Arubi (TTM) sat on the bench on either side. Warriors striker Kuda Mahachi, who tested positve for COVID-19 and Evans Rusike were not part of the SuperSport squad which featured veteran Onismor Bhasera.
INNSCOR Africa is reportedly refusing to pay its former southern region sales and marketing manager Paul Chimboya a total of US$91 000 damages awarded by the Supreme Court in 2019. Chimboya was fired from work on December 27, 2017 on allegations of sabotaging the company, following the circulation of a letter which was deemed offensive to the firm. He was charged with sabotage and was dismissed after a hearing. BY SILAS NKALA Chimboya appealed against the dismissal at the Labour Court and lost,but filed an appeal at the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court led by Justice Rita Makarau ruled that the company should reinstate him without loss of salary and benefits. Justice Makarau also ruled that in case of reinstatement being impossible, the company should pay Chimboya damages in lieu of reinstatement. “Whereupon after reading documents filed of record and hearing counsel, it is ordered by consent that the appeal be and is hereby allowed with each part bearing the costs,” Justice Makarau ruled in November last year. But on Friday, Chimboya said after the ruling, he went to work, but the management told him that they could no longer take him back. Instead, they opted to pay him in lieu of reinstatement as well as damages for loss of employment. In a letter to Chimboya, the company wrote: “The company has decided to pay damages in lieu of reinstatement. You are, therefore, hereby requested to submit your claim for damages for negotiation within seven days of the receipt of this letter.” But Chimboya said after he submitted his claim they refused to honour it, saying they are only able to pay in local currency despite that his claim being US$91 000. Chimboya’s claim included bonus, motor vehicle allowances, airtime, school fees allowance and pension contributions, among others. But the company dismissed all the demands as outrageous. In its opposition papers, the company submitted that Chimboya’s claims were unrealistic and outrageous, citing the use of local currency. “There is, therefore, no basis for an applicant to continue making reference to United States dollars in his computations. The correct amount should accordingly be $91 000 on back pay. Any loss of value will be compensated by an award of interest at a prescribed rate of 5% per annum from the date the salary fell due to the date of full payment,” read Innscor’s submission. Innscor disagreed with the claim of US$10 500 for bonus for three years, fuel worth US$8 640 and the US$15 600 vehicle benefits which Chimboya made. Chimboya said the delay in payment was seriously affecting his life.
