ROME (AP) — Pope Francis became the first pontiff to endorse same-sex civil unions in comments for a documentary that premiered Wednesday, sparking cheers from gay Catholics and demands for clarification from conservatives, given the Vatican’s official teaching on the issue. The papal thumbs-up came midway through the feature-length documentary “Francesco,” which premiered at the Rome Film Festival. The film, which features fresh interviews with the pope, delves into issues Francis cares about most, including the environment, poverty, migration, racial and income inequality, and the people most affected by discrimination. “Homosexual people have the right to be in a family.…
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The Roads, Buildings and General Services Authority (BRAGSA) has conducted soil testing at the proposed Holiday Inn Express location in Diamond, East St. George. Percolation tests were carried out to determine the water absorption rate of the soil. The results of the test will be used to design the septic system. Similar tests have been done for the newly proposed hospital building at the decommissioned E.T Joshua Airport, and the Diamond Athletics track.
At least five Black coaches are on the preliminary list of candidates for D.C. United’s head coaching job, a sign that, amid a year of protests about racial inequity, MLS recognizes diversity shortcomings in leadership positions. It remains unclear how many individuals United will formally interview, three people familiar with United’s selection process said this weekend. The initial pool of Black coaches, those people said, includes MLS assistants Ezra Hendrickson (Columbus Crew), Tyrone Marshall (Real Salt Lake) and Patrice Bernier (Montreal Impact); former MLS assistant C.J. Brown (most recently with the New York Red Bulls); and Michael Nsien, head coach…
LONDON (AP) — Danica Marcos wants to be infected with COVID-19. While other people are wearing masks and staying home to avoid the disease, the 22-year-old Londoner has volunteered to contract the new coronavirus as part of a controversial study that hopes to speed development of a vaccine. Marcos and other young volunteers say they want to take part to help bring an end to the pandemic after seeing the havoc it has wreaked. The grandparents of Marcos’ best friend died early in the crisis, and as a volunteer for a homeless charity she has seen the struggles of those…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Tuesday sued Google for abusing its dominance in online search and advertising — the government’s most significant attempt to protect competition since its groundbreaking case against Microsoft more than 20 years ago. And it could just be an opening salvo. Other major tech companies including Apple, Amazon and Facebook are under investigation at both the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission. “Google is the gateway to the internet and a search advertising behemoth,” U.S. Deputy Attorney General Jeff Rosen told reporters. “It has maintained its monopoly power through exclusionary practices that are…
The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and by extension the Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with local Cannabis company Medicinal have carried out the first marijuana extraction exercise in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The extraction process took place at the Fisheries lab in Kingstown and was preceded by a brief ceremony. The ceremony was followed by a step by step explanation of the extraction process by Chief Development Officer of Medicinal, Julian Truchot. The substance extracted is called Cannabidiol and is used to treat an array of ailments including pneumonia and certain types of cancer. Speaking at the ceremony, biotechnologist of the Medicinal Cannabis Authority, Dr. Jean Saville Cummings expressed…
Bridgetown, Barbados- Caribbean youth advocates have called for action on areas of priority for their peers with the launch of the Caribbean Roadmap for Adolescent and Youth Health: Championing Our Wealth: Promoting the Health and Well-Being of Adolescents and Youth in the Caribbean. Three days of discussion last November with close to 200 congress participants including policymakers, international and regional and partners, and young people, culminated in the launch of the roadmap on Monday. The launch showcased the involvement of young advocates in the design, moderation and content of the event and was hosted by the United Nations Population Fund…
Police have arrested and charged Uroy Lewis, 29 years old farmer of Diamonds with assault 18.10.2020. According to investigations carried out, the Accused man allegedly assaulted a 25 years old self-employed woman also of Diamond by pointing a gun at her with the intent to commit bodily harm. The incident occurred about 4:00pm on 15.10.2020 The Accused man is expected to appear before the Serious Offences Court to answer to the charge.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Austin Elson Gloster, 35 years old, labourer of Barrouallie that occurred about 9:15am on 17.10.2020. According to investigations, members of the Major Crime Unit (MCU) were alerted about a shooting incident in Pauls Avenue. On arrival at the scene, Gloster’s lifeless body was met with what appeared to be gunshot wounds. The District Medical Officer (DMO) pronounced him dead and the Coroner gave permission to remove the body. A postmortem examination will be conducted to ascertain the cause of death. Gloster’s death marks the 24th homicide for the year 2020.
The two leading political parties in St Vincent and the Grenadines have signed on to a code of conduct which is designed to govern the way the various parties conduct themselves during the election season. The signing ceremony of the National Monitoring and Consultative Mechanism’s code of conduct for this year’s general elections was held at the Methodist Church Hall and saw General Secretary of the Unity Labour Party, Hon. Julian Francis, signing on behalf of the political leader the Dr. the Hon. Ralph Gonsalves. Dr. the Hon. Lorraine Friday signed on behalf of the New Democratic Party which he heads. Speaking…