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AFRODISIAC THE BIGGEST DANCE PARTY RETURNS

The Afrodisiac party where the music boundaries become blurred, and genres intertwine, an intoxicating melody is back. The party which starts at 8:00 pm is scheduled to take place at the Safari Maze Lounge, Centenary Park on the 19th of April 2024....

Major Rehabilitation For George Odlum National Stadium

The George Odlum National Stadium (GONS) in Vieux-Fort is earmarked for a transformational rehabilitation process under the Philip J. Pierre-led Administration. For too long, our athletes have been disadvantaged and deprived of the full use of the GO...

Overtime: Now let me clear my throat…

:10—I am sure it’s just me, and as you know, I didn’t graduate at the top of my class…I simply graduated with class!& But that being said, can someone please tell me why ANYONE other than scientists care to look up at the sky to see someth...

Nina Roz Eyes Political Career, Joins Bobi Wine’s Camp

Nina Roz, is the latest Ugandan singer to express interest in politics, has confirmed her support for Bobi Wine in a recent local TV interview. The female artist sees herself as an advocate for change, citing a lack of significant progress throughou...

Could sharing a bedroom with your pets be keeping you from getting a good night’s sleep?

Adobe Stock Photo by Brian N. Chin, Trinity College Sleeping with your dog in the same room could be negatively affecting your sleep quality, according to my team’s recently published research in Scientific Reports. We recruited a nationally represen...

Bobi Wine Emotional As He Reflects On Life and Politics With ‘Basiima Ogenze’

While driving through the streets of the Netherlands on a Friday evening, Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine found solace in the melodies of a timeless Jose Chameleone song. The track, “Basiima Ogenze,” a tribute to the often unapprecia...

How much did you raise?

A column for nonprofit professionals and hiring managers Is fundraising a team sport or a solo effort? We call it a team sport when we want to engage volunteers and stakeholders in the important work of securing funds for our nonprofits. But when...

Vinka to close Tusker Malt Conversessions Season Two

By Our Reporter Tusker Malt Conversessions season two is coming to an end, and who better to headline the grand finale than the sensational Vinka! As Tusker Malt wraps up its online six-month musical extravaganza, Veronica Nakiyingi Lugya, renowned...

Fifth Circuit Rules Against Unlawful Debt Collections Targeting Hurricane Katrina Survivors

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled in favor of Louisiana homeowners Iris Calogero and Margie Randolf. The court reversed a lower court’s ruling that allowed a Louisiana law firm to seek collection of alleged overpayments...

Why Birmingham Park Board Voted to Increase Price of Tailgating at the Magic City Classic

By J.T. Moore | Special to the Times An Opinion J.T. Moore represents Birmingham City Council District 4. Let’s be honest … There are not very many occasions in America where over 200,000 people get together for The Culture and throw one...

Tacuma Roeback: They still can’t see Angel Reese or her humanity

Some say that so-called villain Angel Reese got some comeuppance when her LSU Tigers lost to Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Monday night’s Elite Eight matchup.& When Reese fouled out on a questionable call, hundreds of Iowa fans waved th...

500+ Let Governor Lee Know: Tennessee is Our Home!

Immigrants, refugees, allies march against anti-immigrant legislation, for democracy. NASHVILLE— More than 500 immigrants, refugees, and their allies took to the streets today in protest of recently passed anti-immigrant legislation HB2124/SB2576...

Man found guilty but mentally ill in Indiana officer’s killing gets time served in officer’s death

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A man found guilty but mentally ill in the killing of an Indianapolis police officer has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for shooting his then-girlfriend but to time served for killing the officer.Elliahs Dorsey, 31, of India...

Julien Alfred Hailed As A Legend, Hopes To Inspire Youth

On Friday, Saint Lucia’s sprint sensation Julien Alfred triumphantly returned home to a grand welcome where she was hailed as a legend. Alfred’s arrival at the Hewanorra International Airport was her first trip home after winning the worl...

Gros Islet Minibus Driver Honoured For Professionalism

On April 5, the Community Relations Branch of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force in collaboration with the Gros-Islet Minibus Association, acknowledged the services of Mr. Paul Hyacinth, affectionately known as “Tracker”, a minibus operator for the G...