Category : News

Howard University Fine Arts Dean Phylicia Rashad Announces Retirement

Phylicia Rashad, dean of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at historically Black Howard University, has announced her retirement effective at the conclusion of this academic year. Rashad, a Howard University alumna, has an over four-decade...

VJ Junior De Incredible and Wife Patience Plan Wedding Worth UGX 200Million But with Intimate Guest List

By BigEyeUg Team Renowned Ugandan movie translator, Mary Smarts Matovu, famously known as VJ Junior De Incredible, along with his wife, Patience Nakitende, are gearing up for a grand wedding ceremony estimated to cost UGX 200 Million. T...

Police Probe Fatal Chopping In Soufriere

Saint Lucia police are investigating a fatal chopping at New Development in Soufriere. Dead as a result of the incident is a fifty-four-year-old auto mechanic identified as Ferad Vitalis. Initial reports indicated that the chopping occurred during a...

Mercer County Community College Launches Leadership Institute for Black Women

Mercer County Community College in New Jersey has partnered with the New Jersey Black Women’s Collective to launch the New Jersey Black Women’s Collective Leadership Institute. The program was created to support emerging Black women leade...

Indiana’s education-to-workforce pipeline: Embracing pathways for post-graduation preparedness

David Rarick As Indiana grapples with the challenges of a shifting workforce landscape, the need for robust support of education institutions focusing on post-graduation pathways becomes more urgent than ever. Recent workforce rankings paint a con...

Pandemic Treaty Deal Enters Final Round Of Negotiations

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), appealed Monday to the international community, emphasizing the opportunity for global solidarity in the fight against pandemics by signing the so-called Pan...

Fashion Show at PSFU Women’s Day Katale excites Jinja People

By BigEyeUg Team Jinja residents were left thrilled as models took on to the runway to showcase various fashions as part of the activities climaxing the three-day PSFU Women’s Day Katale. Day three featured a fashion show and contest the...

Recorder Rewind: Cleveland Cavaliers at Indiana Pacers

Here are some photos from the Cleveland Cavaliers (‘Cavs’) – Indiana Pacers NBA basketball game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 18! Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (35) is contested by Indiana Pacers forward Myles Turn...

Pastor Aloysius Bugingo Announces Wedding Plans with Susan Makula Amidst Societal Scrutiny

Pastor Aloysius Bugingo, the spiritual leader of House of Prayer Ministries International, has dropped a significant hint about his forthcoming wedding with his fiancée, Susan Makula. This announcement comes amidst widespread criticism from...

Navy federal class action lawsuit brings calls for investigations

by Charlene Crowell A mortgage discrimination case that began with two plaintiffs last December was consolidated in late February with seven others to form a class action lawsuit alleging that Navy Federal Credit Union—the nation’s largest with 13.4...

Biswanka Sparks Debate: Rejects Collaboration From Martha Mukisa, Seeks Younger Stars

Singer Biswanka, known as Derrick Biswanka, sparked reactions after declining a collaboration with fellow musician Martha Mukisa during a recent interview on Radio 4. When asked about the possibility of working together, Biswanka explained his prefe...

Making History Fighting HPV: A Q&A with Kristin Sherman

Rodney Cotton Did you know that Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is so common that nearly all sexually active, unvaccinated men and women get the virus at some point in their lives? According to the Centers for Disease Control, HPV causes about...

SLNT Concerned Over Removal Of Historical Artifacts

The Saint Lucia National Trust (SLNT) has expressed ‘extreme concern’ regarding recent reports of damage, destruction, and removal of historical artifacts and built heritage at various historic sites island-wide. A Trust statement disclos...

Jose Chamaeleone’s Father, Gerald Mayanja Wishes To Build His Grave Before Passing Away

In a surprising revelation, Gerald Mayanja, the father of renowned artists Jose Chameleon, Pallaso, and Weasel, has expressed his desire to dig his own grave before he passes away. He drags this unconventional approach to a sign of respect to God an...

For-profit nursing homes are cutting corners on safety and draining resources with financial shenanigans

President Joe Biden signed an executive order on April 18, 2023, that directed the secretary of health and human services to consider actions that would build on nursing home minimum staffing standards and improve staff retention. Nathan Posner/Anado...