Impact of pandemic on NYC students seen in newly released test results
Nearly half of New York City’s third through eighth graders passed their state reading tests last school year, while about...
Month: September 2022
NYC Mayor Adams joins President Biden at landmark White House conference to end hunger in US
New York City Mayor Adams traveled to Washington on Wednesday to pitch healthier foods and better nutrition at President Biden’s...
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Putin signs treaties to annex Ukrainian regions
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed treaties on Friday to annex four Ukrainian regions partly occupied by his forces, escalating his...
Miami Dolphins failed to protect their injured quarterback –Concussion expert
It started as a normal play during night's football game against the Miami Dolphins and Cincinnati Bengals. With just about...
Apple executive leaving company after off-color joke goes viral
A long-time Apple executive is exiting the technology company after making a tawdry joke about fondling "big-breasted women" for a...
Disney reopens after closing for two days as Hurricane Ian blasted across Florida
Walt Disney World is gradually reopening its theme parks on Friday after closing for two days as Hurricane Ian flattened...
Gambia President Barrow meets Gambian community in New York
President Barrow meets Gambian community in New York The Gambian President Adama Barrow has met with the Gambian community in...
Mayor Eric Adams to meet REFELA Africa leaders
The Local Elected Woman’s Network of Africa (REFELA) has scheduled a meeting with New York City Mayor, Eric Adams. According...
Leaders gather on Wall Street to raise AU flag
African leaders gathered on Saturday September 17, 2022, to raise the AU flag on Wall Street. The event, which was...
Mayor Lowe presents D200,000 cheque to Banjul Sports Committee
The Mayor of Banjul, Malick Lowe, has presented a cheque of D200, 000 to the President of the Banjul Sports...
2022 YouthConnnekt Summit: Banjul Mayor commends UNDP, NYC
The Banjul Mayoress, Malick Lowe has commended the leadership of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and New York City...
Nigeria awards citizenship to 286 US, other nationals, urges positive contributions to advancement
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has awarded citizenship to 286 United States and other nationals. This was disclosed in a statement...
Gambia transport union announces strike, Police Force releases vehicles for public use
The Gambia Police Force has announced the release of vehicles for public use to ease movement as the country's transport...