By Ileana Exaras For George Stroumboulopoulos, WFP Goodwill Ambassador, the only way to get to an inaccessible destination near the border of Chad in 2004 was to fly on an UN Humanitarian Air Service plane: it was the first time he’d ever heard of UNHAS. “I just watched how it was a central driver for humanitarian agencies from […]
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By Ron Paul In my first column after the events of January. 6, 2021, I criticised those who called the protest a “coup,” pointing out that, “Some of the same politicians and bureaucrats denouncing the ridiculous farce at the Capitol as if it were the equivalent of 9/11 have been involved for decades in planning […]
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OTTAWA, Canada – In the face of a rapidly changing global landscape, Canada’s new government is strengthening and diversifying its ties with reliable partners. This summer, Canada and the European Union (EU) forged the ambitious New EU-Canada Strategic Partnership of the Future and Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) to increase cooperation in a range of core priorities. To advance […]
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By Caribbean News Global CASTRIES, St Lucia – The Parastatal Monitoring Department (PMD), which operates under the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), reaffirmed its commitment to good governance, transparency and accountability through the launch of a newly developed website. “This initiative forms part of the department’s ongoing public education and engagement drive,” said a […]
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NEW YORK, USA, (TaiwanToday) – Allies and like-minded partners of Taiwan spoke out on the country’s behalf during the 80th UN General Assembly’s general debate at the end of September in New York. Leaders or high-ranking officials from ten countries praised Taiwan’s achievements as a technological powerhouse and its commitment to the UN’s sustainable development […]
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AFRICA – Ivorian prime minister Robert Mambé and African Development Bank Group president Sidi Ould Tah have urged Africa’s private sector to take centre stage in the continent’s economic transformation, stressing that the current global trade disruptions present an opportunity rather than a threat. The two leaders were speaking on Monday at the opening of […]
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WASHINGTON, USA — The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) has set in motion the regional program South Connection, following discussion by the board of executive directors. This new initiative seeks to improve connectivity and competitiveness in South America to promote sustainable growth. South America holds enormous potential, but structural challenges continue to impede progress, including […]
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MIAMI, USA – US Coast Guard Cutter Seneca’s crew offloaded more than 12,750 pounds of cocaine and marijuana with an approximate street value of $94.5 million in Port Everglades, Tuesday. Seneca was deployed in support of Operation Pacific Viper. Coast Guard crews worked alongside interagency partners to interdict illicit narcotics in the international waters in […]
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By Vibhu Mishra NEW YORK, USA – The UN Security Council on Tuesday authorized a new multinational Gang Suppression Force (GSF) in Haiti to replace the Kenyan-led security support mission, amid escalating gang violence, widespread rights abuses and a humanitarian emergency affecting all aspects of life in the island nation. The resolution – co-penned by Panama […]
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By CARICOM Secretariat USA / GUYANA – Introduction: I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the 14 member states of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). CARICOM applauds the resounding support of world leaders for the urgent and united action towards the restoration of peace and stability in Haiti, echoed throughout the […]
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