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EU Blacklist is about racism & discrimination towards competition- Caribbean Economist
HAMILTON, Bermuda – Caribbean Economist Marla Dukharan in her analysis of economic measures from Europe on small Caribbean states says that those measures are used as a disguise to stymie competition in the region using racism and discrimination.
Perfecting our own destruction: From slavery to now
Alred C. Frett
When Blind leads Blind, We all depend on Miracles:
I am no more special than you - We are all dispensable and disposable but even as we come and go, all that really matters is whether or not we make things better or worse… None of us live in a vacuum so we are exposed to Bad as well as Good and Wrong as well as Right… Whatever we do or know, are interactions with or lessons learnt from one another and, making right decisions are not automatic.
British Council launches inquiry after Kenyan staff allege racism
LONDON, United Kingdom- The British Council has launched an inquiry into allegations from black current and former staff members in Kenya who claim they were subjected to systemic racism.
CoI instigator Augustus J. U. Jaspert to appear before CoI tomorrow
WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI- The man who gave the Virgin Islands a Commission of Inquiry (CoI) as a parting gift and perceived ‘last lick’, the controversial ex-governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert, is scheduled to appear before the CoI tomorrow, October 20, 2021.
American actress defends man who damaged Columbus statue in Bahamas
ATLANTA, USA- When a man in the Bahamas took a sledgehammer and damaged a statue of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus on October 9, 2021, many took to social media to condemn the act; however, the man, who was subsequently arrested and threatened with prosecution, has also received support, including from American actress and comedian Amanda I. Seales.
UPDATE:Lambert Resort extends olive branch to ‘Masa Pasa’ after misunderstanding
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Wyndham Tortola BVI Lambert Beach Resort is going the distance to extend an olive branch and clear up a misunderstanding between the resort and one of its prospective customers, Mr Ramoamasagana Pemberton aka 'Masa Pasa' after an exchange on Sunday, August 29, 2021, resulted in a virus social media post accusing the resort of discriminating against locals.
UK Gov’t accused of 'stoking the fire’ of racism in football
LONDON, UK - Described as appalling and a stark reality of the situation in the United Kingdom (UK), football players Marcus Rashford MBE, Jadon M. Sancho and Bukayo Ayoyinka T.M. Saka have become subjects of racial abuse on social media after they missed penalties in the 3-2 shootout defeat to Italy in the Euro 202 Final at Wembley Stadium.
Governor & UK staff in VI run/walk for mental health
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, along with United Kingdom staff of the Governor’s Office in the Virgin Islands joined staff from more than 230 British Embassies, High Commissions, Governors’ Offices and Consulates across the globe on a 24-hour global marathon relay to help mental health charities across the world on May 15, 2021.
Late Prince Philip reportedly ‘embodied European bigotry & xenophobia’
LONDON, UK – The death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on April 9, 2021, saw an outpouring of love and support to the Royal Family, not only for the tragic loss but in celebration of Philip’s charitable works and achievements over the years.
UN group ‘categorically rejects & condemns' UK race disparities report
LONDON, United Kingdom- United Nations (UN) experts have condemned the highly controversial United Kingdom (UK) Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities Report and have called on the UK Prime Minister Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson aka ‘Boris’ to also reject the findings of the Report.
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