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by BA - 10 months ago

Prudent Urges Government To Stand Its Ground On Liquor Restrictions

The former leader of the Lucian Peoples Movement, describing Saint Lucia as a ‘party nation’ where people basically drink and have fun, has urged the government not to relax current alcohol restrictions. Therold Prudent spoke in an interview Wednesday with St Lucia Times shortly before the Ministry...

by BA - 10 months ago

DRC’s Virunga: Park, gorillas and rangers all under attack

As challenging and dangerous as the job of ranger is, there are Congolese women strong and brave enough to take it on. How can anyone not love gorillas? They look like the world’s meanest mofos but in fact they’re family-oriented vegetarians who love to play and swing from trees when they’re not...

by BA - 10 months ago

Sports Stars Doing The Most During “The Rona”

In this time of COVID-19, the Coronavirus – or the “Rona” as it’s known on the street – many celebrities, including major sports stars, are stepping up to help people in need. Sports stars can be inspiring figures, which is why it can be uplifting to see what they’re doing during this chall...

by BA - 10 months ago

When Bigots Become Reformers

reason.com - The Progressive Era and Race: Reform and Reaction, 1900–1917, by David W. Southern, Wheeling, W.V.: Harlan Davidson, 240 pages, $15.95 The Progressive movement swept America from roughly the early 18…Tweeted by @KodaiOkuda https://twitter.com/KodaiOkuda/status/1255547488875851776

by BA - 10 months ago

Sarah Flood-Beaubrun Defends Closure Of Borders

External Affairs Minister Sarah Flood-Beaubrun has defended the closure of Saint Lucia’s borders in the face of the current COVID-19 global pandemic. “I think that is the right thing we have done and continue to do,” she said. At the same time the minister disclosed that the govern...

by BA - 10 months ago

Brand New Music – BVNK: “Situations”

With time comes growth, and BVNK hopes to right his wrongs in his new single “Situations.” The hybrid singer, rapper puts his heart on display by taking responsibility, and asking his love interest for a second chance. The guitar-laced, bass beating tune showcases the Denver-based artist’s talent. B...

by BA - 10 months ago

News Picks: U.S. Opts Out of WHO Vaccine Program

The following article, U.S. Opts Out of WHO Vaccine Program, was first published on The Black Sphere.We don’t need no stinkin’ World Health Organization! That’s what President Trump told the WHO. The Independent reported, The US will not participate in a global effort with the World Health Organisat...