BY ESHERU KWEKU
Pope Francis, the beloved leader of the Catholic Church, passed away at the age of 88 on Easter Monday, just hours after meeting US Vice President JD Vance. The Vatican confirmed his death early Monday morning, marking the end of a transformative papacy that spanned over a decade.
The meeting between Pope Francis and Vice President Vance took place on Easter Sunday at the Vatican. Despite his frail health, the Pope emerged from convalescence to greet thousands of faithful in St Peter's Square before briefly meeting Vance. During their encounter, the pontiff gifted Vance chocolate Easter eggs for his children, along with rosaries and a Vatican tie. Vance expressed gratitude......
BY GERMAINE KWESI
Vatican City, Rome, Italy - Pope Francis, the beloved leader of the Catholic Church, has passed away at the age of 88, the Vatican announced this morning. His death marks the end of a transformative papacy that spanned 12 years, during which he championed causes such as environmentalism, social justice, and interfaith dialogue.
The pontiff had been battling health issues for several months, including pneumonia and bronchitis, which led to extended hospital stays. Despite his frailty, he made a final public appearance on Easter Sunday, blessing thousands of faithful gathered at St Peter's Square. Less than 24 hours later, his passing was confirmed by Cardinal Kevin......
BY ESHERU KWEKU
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – The Carifta Games Under-20 Male 100m finals witnessed one of the most dramatic turnarounds in recent memory, culminating in a stunning gold medal victory for Jamal Stephenson. Stephenson, initially disqualified from the race due to a little-known height regulation, was reinstated and ultimately crowned champion after a wave of illness swept through his team, side-lining his two favoured compatriots.
Jamal Stephenson has won Gold for Jamaica in the 100m U-20 finals at the 2025 Carifta Games in Port of Spain Trinidad and TobagoFull Story in comments pic.twitter.com/6JtC9DkgFl
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BY GERMAINE KWESI
A man who has lived in the UK for 36 years remains stranded in Poland, seven years after the government was forced to apologise over its Windrush Scandal.
George Lee, who came to the UK as a child from Jamaica in 1961, remains trapped in Poland for more than two decades – after being told he does not qualify to return home to the UK.
On 16 April 2018, the Windrush Scandal erupted, exposing the devastating impact of harsh immigration policies on long-term UK residents – many of whom arrived as children from Commonwealth countries. The revelations, triggered by a powerful intervention from Labour MP David Lammy, cast a long shadow over the Commonwealth......
BY ESHERU KWEKU
Breaking News: Gaza Government Calls for International Investigation into Hospital Bombing
Gaza City, April 13, 2025 — The Government Media Office in Gaza has issued an appeal for international investigation following the bombing of the Baptist Hospital, urging international organizations to intervene and investigate the incident. The office stated, "We call on the United Nations, the World Health Organization, and international and human rights organizations to send impartial international investigative committees to uncover the truth about the occupation’s bombing of the Baptist Hospital and to put an end to the media deception propagated by the......
BY GERMAIN KWESI
The government has launched a £1.5 million fund to aid Windrush compensation claimants over the next three years amid calls for a public inquiry into the Scandal. The initiative known as the Windrush Compensation Advocacy Support Fund (WCASF), the program aims to help community organizations provide dedicated advocates who can assist claimants throughout the compensation application process. Organizations that wish to apply for this fund can do so by visiting the official government grants website. Applications opened on 11th April 2025 and will close on 9th May 2025. To help organizations assist victims of the scandal through the application process, virtual......
BY ESHERU KWEKU
London, April 10, 2025 – Six Greenpeace activists, including co-executive director Will McCallum, were arrested today following a bold protest at the U.S. Embassy in Nine Elms, London. The arrests came after the group poured 300 litres of blood-red biodegradable dye into the embassy's pond, symbolizing the bloodshed in Gaza, which Greenpeace attributes to U.S. arms sales to Israel.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrests on suspicion of criminal damage and conspiracy to cause criminal damage, charges that carry a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. Greenpeace UK defended the protest as peaceful and symbolic, stating that the dye was non-toxic and designed......
BY GERMAINE KWESI
Did President Trump's manufactured Trade War and stock market advice amount to market manipulation and insider trading?
Donald Trump's trade policies have been a subject of intense scrutiny and debate. His recent actions, including a series of tariffs and subsequent reversals, have led to significant market fluctuations. This article explores whether these actions constitute market manipulation and provides a timeline of key events.
Timeline of Events
October 15, 2024: During a speech at the Economic Club of Chicago, then-presidential nominee Donald Trump expressed strong support for tariffs.
November 25, 2024: Trump announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on all......
BY GERMAINE KWESI
Rising Death Toll in Dominican Republic Nightclub Collapse as Bodies Recovered from Wreckage
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – The death toll from the tragic nightclub roof collapse at Jet Set in Santo Domingo has risen to 124, with rescue operations continuing to recover bodies from the wreckage. The catastrophic incident has left the nation in mourning, as families and friends of the victims gather near the site, hoping for news of their loved ones.
The collapse occurred during a performance by renowned merengue musician Rubby Pérez, who was among those confirmed dead. The disaster also claimed the lives of former MLB veteran Octavio Dotel and Monte......
BY GERMAINE KEWSI
Brussels, April 9, 2025 – In a significant escalation of the ongoing trade war between the United States and the European Union, EU member states have voted to impose retaliatory tariffs on $23 billion worth of U.S. goods. This decision comes in response to former President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on imported steel and aluminum.
The European Commission, the EU's executive arm, proposed the tariffs, which will be implemented in stages starting April 15, with subsequent phases on May 15 and December 1. While the full list of affected goods has not been disclosed, some products initially considered, such as bourbon, were removed after the U.S. threatened to impose......
