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Toronto, ON – Jamaican Canadian rapper and producer Lucci Gabana has expressed profound disappointment at the recent announcement that the Canadian Juno Awards will be removing the reggae category from its 2025 awards lineup. Gabana, known for his impactful music and community activism, believes that this decision will have far-reaching negative effects on youth, particularly […]

Kingston, Jamaica – Jubilation spread across Jamaica as the Reggae Boyz secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Honduras in the CONCACAF Nations League. The win has boosted the team’s campaign, keeping their hopes alive for a strong run in the tournament. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport, the Hon. Olivia “Babsy” Grange, expressed her […]

Gaborone, Botswana — Botswana’s President Dr. Mokgweetsi E.K. Masisi met with the Moroccan Ambassador to Botswana, Mr. El Fadly, in a high-level diplomatic engagement aimed at bolstering ties between the two nations. The meeting, held in Gaborone on September 10, 2024, highlighted the shared commitment to strengthening cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including respect […]

Gaborone, Botswana – President Dr. Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi has commended Cavista Holdings, a globally renowned technology firm, for its leadership in innovation and excellence across multiple regions. In a recent statement shared on his official social media account, the President highlighted the company’s impressive impact in the United States, Nigeria, the Philippines, and India. […]

Kingston, Jamaica – With just five days remaining until a major political gathering at the National Arena, opposition leader Mark J. Golding took to social media to rally his supporters, signaling potential change on the horizon. In a tweet posted on Tuesday, Golding expressed his optimism, writing, “Change is on the horizon.” He also reminded […]

Gaborone, Botswana – In a diplomatic gesture marking the end of his tenure, the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt, His Excellency Mr. Ahmed Taher El Fadly, paid a farewell courtesy call on Botswana’s President, His Excellency Dr. Mokgweetsi E.K. Masisi, on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. The meeting, which took place at the Office […]

Washington, D.C. — Former President Barack Obama and President Joe Biden are celebrating a historic achievement: 50 million people have gained health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as “Obamacare,” since its inception nearly 15 years ago. This landmark milestone highlights the significant impact the ACA has had in expanding access […]

Kingston, Jamaica – In an era where the world was brought to its knees by the COVID-19 pandemic, Jamaica’s Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Chris Tufton, has penned a personal account of the country’s fight against the virus. Titled Wild Flavours, the memoir offers readers an inside look into the country’s strategies, struggles, and […]

Kingston, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced Tuesday that Jamaica will begin its participation in the Multinational Security Support Mission to Haiti. A total of 24 personnel from the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be deployed to provide command, planning, and logistics support as part of the country’s commitment […]

Kingston, Jamaica – Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced the creation of a Disaster Risk Management Review Committee aimed at addressing gaps in the country’s disaster preparedness and response mechanisms. This move follows the government’s assessment of its response to Hurricane Beryl, which struck the island earlier this year. While our response to Hurricane Beryl […]