Prime Minister Mottley: France a strategic ally in climate fight

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Prime Minister Mia Mottley and France’s Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships, Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, discuss the effects of climate change on Barbados’ coastline while on a recent island tour. (C. Pitt/BGIS)

Barbados now has a key strategic ally in one of its G7 partners, France, which has pledged to assist with building financial capacity, creating protective frameworks and building resiliency to climate change for small island developing states.

Prime Minister Mia Mottley disclosed this recently, during a press conference at Ilaro Court, with France’s Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships, Chrysoula Zacharopoulou.

Mottley praised President Emmanuel Macron’s leadership and voice in support of vulnerable countries.

She stated that countries could no longer ignore the issue of the climate crisis, which she warned was resulting in increased poverty and food insecurity for developing nations.

“There is a moment in everyone’s life…just as there is a moment in a country’s life when to stand still will only invite destruction. We live in a world…that is threatened by too many things now for us to contemplate staying still. This is not just about climate; it is also about our continued determination to claim development for our people.

“If we allow the threats of climate and the pandemic, and of violence and of the digital divide and of food insecurity to crowd out the traditional ambition of development as captured by the sustainable development goals, then our people will come to suffer, and regrettably, the world is going to become a very inhospitable place for us to live,” the Prime Minister added.

She suggested that global financial institutions were not adequately meeting the needs of developing countries, while pointing out that middle income countries were at risk of pauperisation because of the climate crisis, the pandemic and other exogenous shocks, including rising oil prices and inflation.

Meanwhile, Minister Zacharopoulou lauded Prime Minister Mottley for her “huge” contribution to global awareness around climate justice and the need for increased financing opportunities for vulnerable states.

The French Minister said France shares Barbados’ assessment regarding the major global challenges. Zacharopoulou, who was the first French Minister to visit Bridgetown on official business, was on a one-day trip to the island for talks with Prime Minister Mottley and other government officials.

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Latto Accidentally Show Tattoo Off 21 Savage Name Amid Dating Rumors

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Latto has inadvertently confirmed that she and 21 Savage are dating despite him denying that he is in a celebrity relationship in the past.

On Saturday, the “Big Energy” artist was seen in a video showing off her haircare routine as she got her long brown tresses washed, blown out, and styled. However, eagle-eyed fans spotted the red tattoo behind her left ear, which spelled out Savage’s government name ‘Sheyaa.’

The video was shared on Latto’s Reels page, and fans are convinced that they are indeed dating. The rapper shared details about her hair care routine at the salon Slayology Studio in Atlanta last month.

The rapper’s fans and followers have been cutting up under the Reels, but Latto has not addressed questions and comments from fans. She later removed the video, and it’s understood why, as she and 21 Savage has gone to lengths to keep their relationship under wraps.

It’s suspected that they have been dating for the last two years, but neither has been spotted together publicly or confirmed the relationship. Latto has generated a lot of interest in her love life, especially as she shared photos and videos of her glamorous gifts and vacations.

The sighting of her tattoo also comes amid recent statements Latto made about her relationship dynamic while on Atlanta’s Hot 107.9 radio with J Nicks.

“If it’s yours, go crazy,” she said. “I got the [Cor]vette, I got the Lam[borghini], I got the Birkins, I got the Heart. I don’t pay no bills. If he comin’ like that, then yeah,” she said about her boyfriend.

The rapper was also asked about her partner paying her bills. one cl”I don’t pay no bills!” she reiterated. “That’s how it’s supposed to be, though. If he comin’ right, he comin’ right.”

Latto did not confirm who her boyfriend was, and 21 Savage has also not addressed who his girlfriend is. The Her Loss rapper last month denied that he had a celebrity relationship while on Clubhouse in December 2022.

“I don’t do all the antics and sh**. I don’t got a celebrity girlfriend,” he said. “I’m not finna be out everywhere. I’m not dropping music every other week. I’m not going on [Instagram] Live talking about niggas every other week.”

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These Caribbean Roots Players Are Set For Super Bowl LVII

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By NAN Sports Editor

News Americas, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, Sat. Feb. 4, 2023: Two Caribbean roots players will likely play in Super Bowl LVII, set for Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona as the Kansas Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles. Both players are part of the Eagles team. They are:

1: Linval Joseph

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Linval Joseph (72) looks on during the Championship game between the San Fransisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles on January 29, 2023. (Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, Linval Clement Joseph, was born in Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. He played college football at East Carolina after attending attended Santa Fe High School in Alachua, Florida. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the second round, 46th overall of the 2010 NFL Draft. Joseph, 34, has also played for the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Chargers.

On March 30, 2020, Joseph signed a two-year, $17 million contract with the Los Angeles Chargers. But on November 16, 2022, Joseph agreed to a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.  During the first quarter of the 2022 season NFC Championship Game, Joseph recovered a key fumble forced by linebacker Haason Reddick, a play which led to significant injury of the arm of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy.

2: Robert Quinn

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Robert Quinn (98) exits the field after the National Football League game between the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles on November 27, 2022 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA (Photo by John Jones/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Robert Quinn, 32, a defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League, has roots in Puerto Rico. Quinn’s mother is from Puerto Rico and his sister is Olympic gold medalist and Puerto Rican hurdler Jasmine Camacho-Quinn.

Quinn, who was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a fourth round selection in the 2023 NFL Draft on October 26, 2022, was only activated on January 7, 2023. He is an alumnus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he played for the North Carolina Tar Heels football team.

WHERE TO VIEW SUPER BOWL LVII: TV: Fox or Stream: fuboTV

KICKOFF TIME: 6:30 p.m. ET.

HALFTIME SHOW: Caribbean born star Rihanna will be performing this year’s halftime show while Caribbean roots Emmy-winning star Sheryl Lee Ralph, whose mother was born in Jamaica, will be singing the Black national anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing” ahead of kickoff.

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