NASSAU, BAHAMAS: Live Statement by Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis on the passing of Sir Sidney Poitier.

Live Statement by Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis on the passing of Sir Sidney Poitier. https://www.facebook.com/446756285357857/videos/614413349837359/?t=2 Sidney Poitier From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sidney PoitierKBE Poitier in 1968 Born February 20, 1927Miami, Florida, U.S. Died January 6, 2022 (aged 94)Los Angeles, California, U.S. Nationality AmericanBahamian Occupation Actorfilm directorambassador Years active 1946–2009 Works Full list Spouse(s) Juanita Hardy​​(m. 1950; div. 1965)​Joanna Shimkus​​(m. 1976)​ […]

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Barbados: A total of 108 candidates from seven parties and nine independents will contest the January 19 general elections

A total of 108 candidates from seven parties and nine independents will contest the January 19 general elections, the outcome of which party leaders say will be crucial to Barbados overcoming the expected challenges to come. The final tally was reported by election authorities as Supervisor of Elections Angela Taylor told Barbados TODAY the Nomination Day process […]

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BARBADOS: Atherley & Eastmond join parties to form coalition party to contest general election

The opposition People’s Party for Democracy (PDP) and the United Progressive Party (UPP) have teamed up to contest the January 19 General Election. Bishop Joseph Atherley announced at news conference this morning the new coalition will be called the Alliance Party for Progress. He said Lynette Eastmond will serve as deputy leader and the party […]

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GUYANA: ‘Each business can earn US$5M annually with passing of Local Content Bill’ – VP Dr. Jagdeo

‘Each business can earn US$5M annually with passing of Local Content Bill’ – VP Dr. Jagdeo Mikaila Prince – GIS 24 December 2021 With the passing of the Local Content Bill, Guyanese businesses can earn up to US$5 million annually from the business opportunities in Guyana. Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo announced this is a […]

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Haiti hostages stage dramatic escape ‘after receiving sign from God’

 Agence France-Presse 10 hrs agoLike18 Comments|37Australia Covid live news update: NSW records 3,763 new cases, Victoria 1,503…Celebrities who don’t believe in God Twelve North American gang hostages held for months in Haiti orchestrated their own escape last week, hiking for miles under cover of darkness carrying young children, their church organisation said Monday.© Christian Aid Ministries Haiti hostages stage […]

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RAF Typhoon shoots down enemy drone over Syria in first air-to-air combat since Falklands

The Telegraph  Danielle Sheridan 7 hrs ago An RAF Typhoon has shot down an enemy drone over Syria in the force’s first air-to-air combat since the Falklands War.© Bav Media A Royal Air Force Typhoon returning to RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire on Wednesday – Bav Media On Tuesday, two RAF Typhoon FGR4s were patrolling over Syria and Iraq as part […]

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