ARCHIVE January2021
Caribbean denounces Trump’s decision to put Cuba back on terrorism list; hopes for a reversal with Biden
Prior to former United States President Donald Trump’s departure on January 20, his administration made several efforts to “lock in” certain controversial policies, including additional immigration restrictions. The move that has raised […]
Nepali Times, a leading English-language weekly, starts 2021 by reviving its print edition
It comes as no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the crisis of the news industry, long affected by losses in advertising revenue and in a desperate search for a sustainable […]
Venezuela refuels its territorial dispute with Guyana in area with massive offshore oil find
Political tensions between Guyana and Venezuela are escalating over a longstanding border dispute over an area that comprises two-thirds of the smaller English-speaking South American country. The area in question is the […]
New Year’s at the Burj Khalifa
As I was going through my camera’s spare memory card the other day, I discovered that there were still tons of video and photos from our New Year’s eve celebration in Dubai […]
‘Caribbean super salesman,’ Jamaican tourism mogul ‘Butch’ Stewart, dies at 79
Just after 11 p.m. EST on January 4, news broke that Jamaican hotelier Gordon “Butch” Stewart, the self-made businessman who perfected the all-inclusive tourism model the Caribbean is famous for, had passed […]
Burj Khalifa spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration
The breathtaking fireworks display, perfectly timed to the show on the facade of the Burj Khalifa, was complemented by dazzling lights and lasers, all synchronised to The Dubai Fountain show, leaving global […]
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Egypt authorities refuse identity documents in attempt to pressure dissidents to return: Human Rights Watch – JURIST
Authorities in Egypt have refused to issue and renew essential identity documents needed by those living outside the country, said Human Rights Watch (HRW) Monday. The refusals are allegedly part of attempts […]
Tunisia court should quash convictions against homosexuality, says Amnesty International – JURIST
Amnesty International Sunday called for a Tunisian lower court to quash convictions against two LGBTQ+ individuals who were convicted for homosexuality.A transgender woman and gay man were arrested along with six others […]
Kraken Staking Services Banned in the US – A Win For Investors or a Step Too Far?
One of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Kraken, has felt the wrath of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following its failure to register its staking-as-a-service program. We reached out to the industry […]
EU and UN announce monetary support for Rwanda in evacuating refugees from Libya – JURIST
The EU Delegation in Rwanda Thursday announced an aid package valued at € 22 million to the Rwandan government in support of the Emergency Transit Mechanism (ETM) operated by the UN Refugee […]
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