[New Times] Rwanda is set to plant more than 36 million trees to build resilience to climate change.

SIX SINGLES champions were crowned on Sunday as the Lease Operators Junior Tennis Tournament continued at the Trinidad Country Club in Maraval.

Boys’ Under-14 top seed Kale Dalla Costa won his division by getting past third seed Kayden Siewrattan 6-3, 6-3 in the title match.

Dalla Costa remains in contention for another Lease trophy as he and Siewrattan teamed up in the boys’ doubles to face Isaiah Boxill and Yeshowah Campbell-Smith in a semi-final fixture. Up to press time on Sunday, this match was still on-court.

In the girls’ Under-14 singles, Gabriella Prince lifted the crown as she beat Zara Shamsi 6-4, 6-2 in the final. Similarly, Prince can also capture two Lease titles if she and doubles partner Brianna Harricharan advance to the final.

Meanwhile, Josiah Hills emerged victorious in the boys’ Under-12 singles when he defeated G De Noon 4-1, 3-5, 10-3 in the tie break. In the girls’ equivalent, Abba Campbell-Smith lifted the title as she got past Makeda Bain in the finals.

And in the boys’ Under-10 singles, Zelig Williams cruised to the Lease title with a cool 4-0, 4-2 win over S Plimmer while Anneleisa Orr clawed from behind to triumph 1-4, 4-2, 11-9 over Cyra Ramcharan.

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When I learned chess, books about the endgame were limited, so I never paid attention to endgame studies.

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As of 1 p.m. ET, Eta had maximum sustained winds of 65 mph and

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… of her success.

The first African-American President of the U.S … reasonably sure that the first African-American female Vice President-Elect of …

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[The Herald] The African Union Commission has dismissed social media reports claiming that the chairperson of the Commission Moussa Faki has called for temporary relocation of offices and staff from Ethiopia.

by Lee Dixon, OrlandoAdvocate.com | Rumor has it thatJay-ZandJeff Bezosare parternering up in a bid to buyThe Washington Commanders football franchise. According to CNN, a source close to the deal said the current owners of the team, Dan Snyder and his wife Tanya, have hired Bank of America to help with the rumored sale. The […]

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Le prodige de 18 ans a répondu aux questions des journalistes ce mardi, à Nanterre, avant de disputer ses premiers matches en équipe de France A. «Se battre pour son pays, c'est totalement différent, ça donne une énergie intérieure»: le prodige du basket français Victor Wembanyama s'est exprimé mardi sur son attachement au maillot bleu

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Former First Lady Michelle Obama shared words of wisdom following Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ historic victory.

While some already are household names like Stacey Abrams in Georgia, Val Demings in Florida, and Anthony Brown in Maryland, others like Natalie James in Arkansas, Will Boyd in Alabama, and Stephanie Thomas in Connecticut, are upstarts.

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) will broadcast wall-to-wall election coverage beginning at 6:30 p.m. EST on its social media platforms and www.BlackPressUSA.com. | By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsDBEHel2IE Election Night has arrived and is the most crucial exercise of voting rights. Most would argue voting rights are at stake. The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) will broadcast wall-to-wall election coverage beginning at 6:30 p.m. EST on its social media platforms and www.BlackPressUSA.com. NNPA’s

[Scrolla] An unsteady old bus has been serving as a classroom at Sindawonye Primary School at Elandhoring farm on the outskirts of Kariega in the Eastern Cape.

Le défenseur du PSV Sergino Dest (à gauche) et son coéquipier de l’attaque Hirving Lozano (à droite) mettent la pression à Florian Sotoca pour récupérer le ballon lors de PSV - Lens (1-0), comptant pour la phase de groupe de la Ligue des champions, à Eindhoven, le 8 novembre 2023. JOHN THYS / AFP Les Lensois n’en

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Ahead of Thursday’s widely attended Nyege Nyege festival, they also advised against attending music and cultural events.

Since Elon Musk acquired Twitter, several Black celebrities have decided to exit the social media platform. Notable figures across various forms of sports, entertainment and otherwise are joining the exodus […]

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Seventeen bodies have been unearthed in newly found mass graves in western Libya's Tarhuna region, the missing persons authority said Saturday.

It  takes the total exhumed in recent months to 112.

The graves are located in Tarhuna, where eastern strongman Khalifa Haftar's forces launched an aborted assault last year on the capital Tripoli.

The area, some 80 kilometres (50 miles) southeast of Tripoli, served as the main staging point for Haftar's failed offensive.

The presence of mass graves in Tarhuna was first reported after the withdrawal of Haftar's forces from western Libya in June.

Libya's GNA Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha said the graves represented "atrocious acts" that cannot go "unpunished".

Bashagha said one of the bodies exhumed was Mabrouk Khalaf, a general and former director of information.

Libya, with Africa's largest proven crude oil reserves, has been wracked by conflict for nearly a decade, since the overthrow and killing of dictator Mouammar Kadhafi in a NATO-backed uprising in 2011.

It has since been dominated by armed groups and divided between two administrations that have long been bitterly-opposed: the GNA in Tripoli and a rival administration in the east backed by Haftar.

The warring factions signed a "permanent ceasefire" last month after UN-sponsored talks in Geneva.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tim Scott is running for what he says is a final six-year term from

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The main parliamentary opposition yesterday maintained its call on Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Oneidge Walrond to resign her posts as minister and Member of Parliament.

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By Genoa Barrow | Senior Staff Writer Carlos McMillan Fuentes grew up listening to the classics-James Brown, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Donna Summer, and Stevie Wonder. “I was raised in a house with music from the ’70s,” he said. “Lots of soul. Disco, old school R&B, Motown for sure, lots and lots […]

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Although Father Nicholas Stam had been in Kisii for some years, he had a rough time sustaining the Mill Hill Catholic mission at Nyabururu.

“To have Kamala Harris of Indian descent to become the first vice president, a woman of colour in this country, history has been made,” North Carolina-based eminent Indian-American Swadesh Chatterjee told PTI after Harris concluded her victory speech in Wilmington, Delaware.

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According to TMZ, Lori Harvey was able to avoid jail time for her hit-and-run case from last year. Harvey, 23,... View Article

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[The Conversation Africa] Fear can cause people to behave irrationally in times of uncertainty. During the pandemic, this took the form of panic buying as people flocked to stores to stock up on essential goods. Some even sought to profit off of shortages by price gouging toilet paper and hand sanitizer.

A PAIR of Bermuda siblings who were convicted of the 2006 murder of Trinidadian Marcus Gibbings have had their convictions upheld by the Court of Appeal, Bermuda’s Royal Gazette reported on Monday.

Katrina Burgess and her half-brother Cleveland Rogers were found guilty last year of the premeditated murder of Gibbings –Burgess’s ex-boyfriend.

Gibbings was found dead in an apartment on Derwent Lane, Devonshire Parish on October 26, 2006. An autopsy revealed he had been stabbed multiple times, once in the face and twice in the chest, one of which pierced his heart.

Gibbings shared the apartment with Burgess until weeks before the murder, but was in the process of moving out.

The report said prosecutors alleged that Burgess paid Rogers $5,000 to kill Gibbings after he cheated on her and ended their relationship.

The trial also heard evidence from two witnesses – both former girlfriends of Rogers – who testified that he had confessed to the murder.

The Supreme Court jury found Rogers and Burgess guilty of premeditated murder and they were sentenced to serve at least 25 years in jail.

During the appeal, Rogers and Burgess argued that the jury had been rushed.

They also argued that their cases should have been tried separately, the report said, because the “confession evidence” against Rogers would taint the case against Burgess.

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A handful of event companies are participating in the organisation of COP27, which opened on 6 November in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, including Richard Attias & Associates.

During flu season, many myths spread about the flu shot. To help you understand the facts about the flu here are the top 5 flu shot myths. Myth 1: You can get the flu from the flu shot. Fact: The flu shot cannot give you the flu because the virus is not alive. Some people may experience […]

NATIONAL power utility, Zesa, reportedly lost close to $4,5 billion by charging uneconomic rates during the lockdown period, hence the recent decision to hike the tariffs by 150%. BY GARIKAI MAFIRAKUREVA Energy minister Zhemu Soda told Senate last Thursday that between March and September this year, Zesa cashflows dropped significantly as consumers’ disposable incomes were constrained. As a result, he said the power utility owed Mozambique more than $100 million for power imports. “People were not earning much because of the COVID-19 lockdown. The energy company lost a total of $4,5 billion. It was very difficult to rectify or fix anomalies within the power company because of lack of funds,” Soda said. “As we speak, nothing was being done, but the government made it a point that people got electricity even during the lockdown. There was a loss in value of electricity tariffs by 337%. In March the tariffs were valued at US$0,10. Now the tariffs have risen as at November 1, 2020 for domestic use to US$6,03,” he said. The Energy minister said they were importing electricity at US$0,90 per kWh. He said independent power producers also sold electricity to the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company at US$0,90 per kWh. “For those who are using electricity for domestic use, the difference is being taken as a subsidy from government so that people do not pay all the money as expected from the electricity that is imported from other countries. There are also transmission costs to cover the cost of getting electricity to this country as well as distribution costs, including labour for the workers who are working in the energy industry,” Soda said.  Follow Garikai on Twitter @garry4peace

AP - Days before he left the White House in 2017, President Barack Obama surprised Joe Biden with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, declaring his septuagenarian, white-haired lieutenant 'the best vice-president America's ever had', a 'lion of American history'.

Police in Mzimba are keeping in custody a 21-year-old man for killing his 91-year-old grandfather and removing his private parts. Confirming the development, Macfaren Mseteka of Mzimba Police has identified the suspect as Simon Ndabadaba and the deceased as Lyton Ndabadaba. Mseteka said the incident took place on 2 September 2023, in the village of […]

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Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced that more than 170 teams of assistant attorneys general and investigators from his office will be monitoring elections throughout Illinois on Tuesday, Nov. 8, to ensure that voters’ rights are protected, and polling places are accessible. Raoul urged voters to call his office if they encounter suspected improper or …

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ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports Philadelphia 76ers' all-star center Joel Embiid has tested positive for COVID-19 Monday morning (Nov.8). As a result of his positive test, he will sit for at least ten days per the NBA's health and safety protocols.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ministry of Health has announced 719 more coronavirus cases picked from 4,732 samples which were tested on Saturday.

Most of us are used to a daily dose of digital communication that we receive through video calls, emails or text messages. But during the lockdown, forced isolation made us crave for human interaction. And that's how Rohini Kejriwal, a 29-year-old from Bengaluru, India, came up with the idea of 'Chitthi Exchange' (letter exchange). Chitthi Exchange is a pen pal […]

Two rhino poachers have been sentenced to an effective 16 years' imprisonment each in Mpumalanga.

PANGAIA just dropped a new denim collection conceived entirely from a new proprietary material called Panhemp, a plant-based fabric derived from organic cotton and rain-fed hemp that is then dyed with natural indigo from the Indigofera plant. The inclusive, sustainable collection is available in four, genderless styles, including straight-legged jeans, a cropped denim jacket, high-waisted…

Mtsogoleri wa dziko lino la Malawi a Lazarus Chakwera wadzudzula mchitidwe wa anthu ena osagwira ntchito kaamba kodalira thandizo lochokera kwa anthu andale ponena kuti mchitidwewu ukukolezera khalidwe loba ndalama zaboma. A Chakwera amayankhula izi lolemba ku BICC mumzinda wa Lilongwe komwe amakhazikitsa gawo loyamba la zaka khumi la masomphenya a dziko lino pofika chaka […]

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Photos and brief by Hollywood Hernandez Cavin Yarbrough and Alissa Peoples were honored by the City of Dallas for their 40 year anniversary of 'Don't Stop the Music'. The mayor declared November 6th as 'Yarbrough and Peoples Day' in Dallas.Family and friends came out to pay tribute and artists honored the duo with live musical […]

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In keeping with its mandate to educate and empower young persons in the creative arts industry, NGO Forward Ever Foundation hosted a two-day Music Intensive focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) using modern techniques.

A media release said, the recently held two-day Music Intensive focused on three main applications - Midjourney Text to Graphic Generator AI, ChatGPT, and Logic Pro DAW.

ChatGPT served as a collaborator in the song idea and lyric writing process, and was also utilised for brainstorming music, video concepts, and scripting. Midjourney was used to craft promotional artwork in the form of album covers for the created songs while Logic Pro was employed to compose the song's instrumental and record vocals. Logic Pro showcased the integration of AI in music production, demonstrating the use of apps like Lemonaide Music AI and iZotope Nectar.

Christopher Din Chong, chairman of Forward Ever Foundation said the workshop utilised the Pika Labs Text to Video AI Generator to transform graphics created in Midjourney into videos. Suno AI's Text to Music and Lyric Generator was also employed in the creative process.

He said, 'The Music Intensive, harmonised the creativity of six talented participants, as they wrote, produced, and marketed their own unique sounds. Some participants were initially concerned that AI might make them obsolete. However, in witnessing the undeniable soul and human touch they brought to the music; they now view AI as a tool to be used as needed within their creative process.'

Presenter and facilitator Peter Sandy said the intensive aimed to empower independent artists by introducing them to cutting edge AI tools, 'Following the conclusion of the intensive programme, I was deeply impressed by the immense talent displayed by the participating youths. It reinforced my belief in the wealth of artistic potential within our country. As AI technology continues to advance rapidly, it will become increasingly easier for artists to produce and market their music. We should eagerly anticipate more workshops like this in the future, which will further empower artists in their creative endeavours.'

He added, 'To young people entering the music field, my advice is not to be intimidated by new AI technologies. Instead, embrace them and leverage the advantages they offer to enhance your artistry.

'My inspiration comes from my two-year journey studying Tibetan Buddhism in India and Nepal. This experience has greatly influenced my intentions and motivations.'

Samantha Vialva, one of the participants of the two-day intensive said, 'Usually I write new material when inspired. This workshop expanded my creativity by showing me how to write a song step by step. It also opened my mind to understand how Chat GPT could be a tool to help our creativity. I was absolutely against using AI technology to write songs, but at the end of the workshop I recognised the way it could be a tool.'

Another participant, Devi Ramnath said she was happy to be part of the intensive as she had just begun exp

REPUBLIC Financial Holdings Ltd (RFHL) recorded $1.526 billion in end of year profits for the year up to September 30 – a 16.7 per cent improvement from the previous period.

A media release on Monday said this represents an increase of $218 million over the 2021 profits of $1.308 billion, but $55 million, or 3.5 per cent below the 2019 profits of $1.581 billion.

Chairman Vincent Pereira said RFHL's performance reflects the impact of the group’s expansion, revenue diversification, cost management strategies, the uptick in economic activity as well as the increase in yields in the US dollar-denominated financial instruments.

The relaxed covid19 protocols augured well for the group, the media release said.

Pereira said RFHL strengthened its sustainability focus, added capacity and execution capability through the creation of an office of sustainability.

"Through our group's flagship Power to Make a Difference Programme we are forging new partnerships with NGOs and groups whose specific focus aligns to the pillars of our sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) effort.

"By continuing our focus on responsible banking and sustainability, our goal is to actively shape a more sustainable future for all.”

The board of directors declared a final dividend of $3.45 per share, which brings the total dividend to $735.8 million per share for the fiscal year, an increase of 12.5 per cent in total dividend payment over 2021, and in line with the 2019 dividend payment.

At a closing share price of $140.01, this dividend represents a yield of 3.21 per cent (2021: 2.93 per cent).

The final dividend will be paid on December 1. Pereira complimented the group's performance in spite of its challenges.

"This success could not have been realised without the talented, resilient and dedicated staff across each of the 14 countries in which we operate. For their continued high level of commitment, and their dedication to our customers, I am truly grateful.”

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COLUMBUS (WCMH) — As America prepares for the new president and vice president to be sworn into office, people in Columbus are fired up to continue to advocate for change.  Stephanie Hightower with the Columbus Urban League said vice president-elect Kamala Harris’ win as part of the ticket is a historic moment for African-American women […]

Mr Buhari called for urgent and decisive climate action from the countries most responsible for the emissions that cause climate change.

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The Doobay Dialysis Centre is seeking donations to cover the cost of lifesaving dialysis treatments for some chronic kidney disease patients.

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NNPA NEWSWIRE — Born in the District of Columbia, Kennedy’s dedication to redressing longstanding issues in marginalized communities is palpable. He said he envisions dismantling systemic barriers and forging a more inclusive and equitable future, particularly for African Americans who have borne the weight of longstanding injustices, including the pressing issue of maternal mortality.

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Former Vice-President Joe Biden was officially declared the winner of the 2020 presidential election, making him the 46th President of the United States upon his swearing-in in January. The Democratic president-elect will be joined by Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) as his vice-president, making history as the nation’s first woman of African American and South Asian … Continued

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AP - A smattering of protests broke out around the country Saturday after former Vice-President Joe Biden won the presidency, with President Donald Trump and his supporters refusing to accept defeat and pushing unfounded suspicions that rampant voter fraud was denying him a second term.

Saying that he did not want to be a source of delays, attorney Sanjeev Datadin has withdrawn from serving as a prosecutor in the criminal proceedings against Chief Election Officer Keith Lowenfield.

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Bandman Kevo’s months-long recovery from abdominoplasty and liposculpture is finally complete.