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Welcome Reception for Ardenne High School Delegation

Ardenne Welcome Reception Group Photo

Ardenne High School continues to live up to its stellar reputation. Considered as the Island’s best secondary school with one of the highest academic standards in the Caribbean, Ardenne High School proudly represented Jamaica for the third time at the recently concluded 5 day international Model United Nations conferences in New York. To show appreciation for their participation, Ardenne High School alumni in New York spearheaded by Dave Rodney and Anthony Turner (co-founders of Images Newsletter – a leading source for Caribbean news, sports and entertainment) held a welcome reception for the 8 member delegation at Finn Partners – a global communications group’s office in midtown Manhattan.

New York Imbizo Committee rallies to support South African students

Imbizo Host Committee-NYC Rally Flyer-10.24.2015

The rally scheduled for 2 pm on Saturday at Madiba restaurant in Brooklyn, New York will seek to generate resources to support South African students in their quest against tuition hike and for an ultimate free higher education in the country. Though President Zuma announced Friday a freeze in university tuition fees for next year after a week of protest, officials of New York City chapter of Imbizo Host Committee say there is still more work to be done.

LIBERIA: Lawmaker Calls for Hand washing to be prioritized

Demonstration of hand washing by a little female student

A Lawmaker of the 53rd National Legislature of the Republic of Liberia has made a passionate plea for the issue of hand washing to be prioritized across the Country. Margibi County Representative, Emmanuel Nuquay wants all Liberians and foreign residents prioritize hand washing as it is one of the surest ways they can prevent the spread of common communicable germs and diseases. Representative Nuquay described as important the crucial role of hand washing in the prevention of diseases.

Tanzania: Arts and Culture an alternative to youth unemployment?

Rajab Swebe one of the miraculous acrobats

The notorious problem of unemployment in Tanzania has generated a series of creativities by youngsters. One of such initiatives is through performing arts, gymnastics and traditional dances. A group of 16 artistes has come up with the Nimujo Edutainment Centre (NEC), being their own creation in the zeal to reduce poverty and earn income to cater for their basic needs. Nimujo is a Makonde name meaning your fellow, it emanates from the Makonde tribe in southern Tanzania.

LIBERIA: Global Handwashing Day celebrated with Jubilant turnout after Ebola

Grand Parade on Global Handwashing Day 2015, as participants pledged commitment to prioritize handwashing

Liberia on Thursday, October 15 joined other countries around the world to celebrate Global Handwashing Day 2015. As part of celebration, the government of Liberia and partners in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector held an elaborate program marking the observance of the Day. Similarly celebration was held in other parts of the country in observance of the Day by different organizations, including the Christian Charity, Living Water International Liberia and other Partners with similar celebration to mark Global Handwashing in Margibi County.