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Shenseea Stirs Debate After Saying ‘Women Are The New Men Sadly’
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Shenseea’s thoughts seem to be causing a lot of controversies lately. The artist’s latest tweets provoked a spirited debate online as she shared her thoughts on women advancing in today’s society and somehow replacing the need for men.
The tweet shared on her account read, “Women are the new men, sadly.” Her statement caused many people, especially men, to share that they were upset at statements like the one Shenseea made because it implied that the existence of men was not important except when convenient to women.
“When y’all come on social media and say stuff like this, do you really expect men to give up their seat on the bus, are you still expecting us to pull over and help you change that flat, are you still expecting us to run to your rescue and fight off robbers, rapists etc,” one person wrote.
“Oh you mean women are going to build roads, bridges, houses, railroads, schools, hospitals, supermarkets and all these many other conveniences we have in this world?” another man asked.
Some men also accused Shenseea of being hurt and not appreciated as a woman leading to her statement. “You’re just overly masculine because you’ve been dealing with simps. It’s natural. Find a man you can trust to lead and who loves you correctly and your perspective will undoubtedly change,” another person said.
This is certainly not the first time that Shenseea has stirred up controversy when it comes to the men versus women argument. The artist previously shared that she had raised her son since he was a baby, and she was both mother and father to him. This caused many to accuse Shenseea of depriving her son of having contact with his father, although the boy’s biological father has never acknowledged him publicly.
As for Shenseea, her Twitter posts have been sparking a lot of debate lately. Last week, the artist claimed that Bob Marley was bigger than Michael Jackson, sending her Jamaican and American fans into a frenzy as many argued for and against the point made by Shenseea.
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Caribbean Travel News
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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Dec. 16, 2022: Here are the top stories making Caribbean travel news in 60 seconds for this week ending Dec. 16, 2022:
Canada is warning nationals to exercise a high degree of caution if travelling to The Bahamas, Jamaica, The Dominican Republic, Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago due to high rates of crime Rates There.
Both the US and Canada are warning against All Travel To Haiti. due to the threat posed by kidnappings, gang violence and the potential for civil unrest throughout the country. The country is also facing severe shortages of basic necessities such as fuel, potable water and food.
Sandals Resorts International has announced expansions to its flagship family resort, Beaches Negril in Jamaica, and Sandals Halcyon Beach in Castries, St. Lucia. The new additions at both resorts are open for bookings for travel beginning April 6, 2023.
Spirit Airlines today launched direct flights from Connecticut’s Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay. It is the first ever nonstop flight from Connecticut to Jamaica.
JetBlue Airways will reportedly be adding once-daily flights between New York-LaGuardia and Nassau, The Bahamas in spring 2023.
This week, JetBlue also announced the addition of nonstop, once-daily seasonal flights from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Bermuda (BDA). All new JetBlue routes will go on sale in January 2023.
The Antigua Cruise Port has welcomed the return of the regional ferry service, L’Express des Iles from Guadeloupe.
American Airlines is expanding its nonstop service from Miami to Anguilla this winter. From November 3 through December 17, American Airlines will operate 8 flights a week to Anguilla, and for the festive season, between December 18 and January 8, 2023, the island will see 11 flights a week operating between Miami International (MIA) and Anguilla (AXA).
The par-72 golf course by architect Ron Kirby is now open at the Apes Hill Barbados with stunning views over the Caribbean Sea to the west and Atlantic Ocean to the east.
Jamaica Food & Drink Festival has been named ‘World’s Best Culinary Festival’ at the 2022 World Culinary Awards in Dubai.
And a nine-day cruise aboard Norwegian Sky departs from Miami on April 17, 2023, and includes stops in the Bahamas, San Juan, St. Maarten, Antigua, St. Thomas, and the Dominican Republic, plus several days at sea. Prices depend on stateroom, but for a single traveler, an ocean-view room starts at around $800.
Shop Caribbean and Black This Holiday. Choose now.
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Two Caribbean Heritage Players Set To Play In World Cup Finals
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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Dec.16, 2022: No Caribbean country is in the World Cup, but come Sunday, two players with roots in the region will be going up against Argentina as part of the French squad in the much-anticipated 2022 World Cup finale.
The first is Raphaël Xavier Varane (French: [ʁafaɛl vaʁan].
Varane was born in the city of Lille in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. He is of Martiniquan heritage through his father, Gaston, who is originally from Le Morne-Rouge, while his mother, Annie, was raised in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux.
Varane made his professional debut in 2010 aged 17, and after one season as a professional footballer, he joined Real Madrid. There, over the course of 10 seasons from 2011 to 2021, he won 18 trophies, including three La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey, four UEFA Champions League titles and four FIFA Club World Cups.
Varane, who was a key player in France’s 2018 World Cup triumph, was a doubt for the entire tournament after picking up a serious-looking injury in United’s 1-1 draw at Chelsea on October 22. He came through that scare, made Didier Deschamps’ squad and has now played in five of France’s games in Qatar.
Raphael Varane’s roots extend to Martinique. (Photo by Xavier Laine/Getty Images)
The other player with Caribbean heritage on the 2022 French team is Kingsley Junior Coman (French pronunciation: [kiŋslɛ kɔman, -mɑ̃], a forward who was born in Paris to parents from Guadeloupe.
Regarded as one of the most promising young players of his generation, Coman is a quick, talented and technically gifted winger, with good dribbling skills, vision, and explosive speed and acceleration. He is capable of playing on either flank, or even in the centre, as an offensive midfielder or as a striker. Although he is naturally right footed, his preferred position is on the left, which allows him to beat opponents in one on one situations, cut into the centre onto his right foot, and either shoot on goal, create chances for teammates, or make attacking runs into the area.
Coman has, however, joined Adrien Rabiot and Dayot Upamecano in catching a virus that ruled the duo out of France’s World Cup semi-final.
The Times reported that Coman is the latest to catch the widespread illness, thought to be caused by the air conditioning in Qatar. If his flu-like symptoms continue over the next few days, he will be a doubt for Sunday’s final against Argentina.
France World Cup 2022 squad: The full team
GK: Hugo Lloris, Tottenham
GK: Alphonse Areola, West Ham
GK: Steve Mandanda, Rennes
DF: Benjamin Pavard, Bayern Munich
DF: Jules Kounde, Barcelona
DF: Raphael Varane, Manchester United
DF: Theo Hernandez, AC Milan
DF: Lucas Hernandez, Bayern Munich
DF: Benoit Badiashile, Monaco
DF: Ferland Mendy, Real Madrid
DF: Dayot Upamecano, Bayern Munich
DF: Ibrahima Konate, Liverpool
DF: William Saliba, Arsenal
MF: Eduardo Camavinga, Real Madrid
MF: Youssouf Fofana, Monaco
MF: Matteo Guendouzi, Marseille
MF: Aurelien Tchouameni, Real Madrid
MF: Adrien Rabiot, Juventus
MF: Jordan Veretout, Marseille
FW: Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona
FW: Olivier Giroud, AC Milan
FW: Antoine Griezmann, Atletico Madrid
FW: Kylian Mbappe, PSG
FW: Randal Kolo Muani, Eintracht Frankfurt
FW: Kingsley Coman, Bayern Munich
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ST. KITTS-BUDGET-PM Drew presents first fiscal package to Parliament
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GUYANA-ENERGY-Diplomat pledges to seek more US investments in Guyana
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CARIBBEAN-FRAUD-US-based think tank says financial crimes on the uptick in the Caribbean
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Michael Martin appointed as new CEO of St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit
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News Americas, Basseterre, St. Kitts, Dec. 14, 2022: Michael Martin has been appointed to take the helm at St Kitts and Nevis’ Citizenship by Investment Unit and lead the evolution of the country’s investment migration programme.
The twin-island nation is on a drive to enhance its Citizenship by Investment Programme, so it continues to be the benchmark of the global investor immigration industry.
The Prime Minister welcomed Martin at an event at the Citizenship by Investment Unit and expressed his excitement as Martin’s appointment, which comes at a time when the country is evolving its Citizenship by Investment Programme so that it not only attracts intelligent investors but benefits local citizens as well.
The Prime Minister also expressed his confidence in Martin who has been described as the perfect candidate to help the nation realise its goal of providing a programme that will uplift the Kittitian and Nevisian society through beneficial investment options that bring tangible value, while also offering an enriching base to international investors.
At the briefing, the new Head of the Citizenship by Investment Unit thanked the Prime Minister for trusting him with “this very important assignment” and expressed his excitement about taking on the new task.
Martin also stated that a situational analysis would be conducted to assess the status of the Unit and determine the best way forward to “maximize efficiency and effectiveness”.
“This is an operation that is very important to the development of the country, and to the people of the country. We will have to rebrand and refocus the programme, define our strategic goals, and create some new investment options that would be aligned to those strategic goals. ”
The Citizenship by Investment Programme is expected to undergo a complete evolution. Martin spoke of the strategic plans he has in store for the Unit and reiterated that the focus is on advancing the country. “We will be looking at emerging markets and redefining our target client. There must be some exclusivity to it,” he added.
St Kitts and Nevis welcomed a new administration in August that is working tirelessly to revamp the country’s citizenship by investment programme. Now, in the third iteration of its evolution, after four decades of erudition and development, St Kitts and Nevis administration is using creativity and boldness to ensure that the programme transcends to the modern age; and that the security infrastructure is enhanced and strengthened.
A local Kittian, Martin has strong financial acumen and brings a wealth of experience in strategic planning and compliance. He is touted as being the man to bring greater stability to the CBI Unit which will now have more legislative and administrative oversight.
Martin’s past experience as a service provider in the investment migration industry and his local roots make him the right candidate to understand what our external stakeholders require from us as well as knowing how we can use this programme to uplift our people.
Martin will lead a team of efficient and focused experts who will ensure that the programme increases processing efficiency and accuracy while also maintaining strong due diligence processes so that only investors of the highest calibre are accepted.
St Kitts and Nevis’ Citizenship by Investment Programme will be underpinned by three fundamental principles including sustainability, good governance and pragmatism.
The enhanced Citizenship by Investment Programme has been crafted under a sustainable model that will ensure that St Kitts and Nevis continues to be the envy of the international community by injecting high levels of integrity and administrative improvements.
The Programme is to be structured to allow for greater transparency and accountability, which make the hallmarks of a good governance framework that solidifies the foundation of any successful Citizenship by Investment Programme.
Investment options are to be tailored to align with market realities while preserving the platinum brand St Kitts and Nevis has developed and nurtured for four decades, operating the oldest Citizenship by Investment programme in the world.
Martin has served in top management positions in several companies, including the National Caribbean Insurance Company, National Bank Trust Company, and Sagicor Life Inc. He was previously a director of the Insurance Association of the Caribbean, Honorary Secretary of the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park Society Council of Management, and director for First Federal Cooperative Credit Union.
He holds a graduate diploma from the International Compliance Association and Manchester Business School, a certificate in International Trust Management from the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and a certificate in Managing Financial Services from the University of the West Indies.
St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment programme was founded in 1984 and remains one of the most sought-after programmes of its kind in the world. The programme continues to be one of the most awarded, having taken the top spot in the CBI Index, a comprehensive ranking system that evaluates operational citizenship by investment programmes around the world.
St Kitts and Nevis programme continues to be underpinned by a strong multi-layered due diligence process in partnership with top due diligence firms from the United Kingdom and the United States.
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SURINAME-FINANCE-New Finance Minister issues warning amidst socio-economic concerns raised by population
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