Author: catfish

The first vaccines were given to hospital staff on Saturday and more will be made available to members of the public who are most at risk on Monday, the health minister said. As Democratic Republic of Congo attempts to curb a deadly mpox epidemic, the country is still waiting for millions of vaccine doses to arrive from France, Japan and the US.

Read More

Marion Outdoor Pool will be hosting an open fun day filled with fun activities and food for the whole family on the last Saturday of the October school holidays. Go along with family and friends to join the fun and spend the day at Marion Outdoor Pool on Saturday 12 October 2024.  Have a bite to eat and enjoy the activities scheduled between 10am and 3pm. Fun Day Highlights: Discounted entry all day – just $4 per person (over 4 years old) Free Water Slides Lawn Activities and Games Food Trucks Free Come and Try: Aqua Aerobics & Pilates READ…

Read More

I’ve shared a lot about myself and my family over the years at this blog and in my books, but here are some things you might not know. Watch this video for some surprising confessions! Watch this video at my YouTube channel. (And please subscribe!) How about you? Feel free to share your thoughts below. Or better yet, add a comment at my YouTube channel! The post 8 Things You Don’t Know About Me (And Maybe Couldn’t Care Less But That’s Okay I Don’t Mind) appeared first on Bilingual Monkeys.

Read More

The warm weather is here and so is the Salisbury Aquatic Centre’s outdoor fun! The outdoor facilities are now open, featuring a 50-metre heated pool, splash pad with junior slides, and a thrilling 10-metre triple water slide tower. Members can access amenities based on their plan, and casual passes will be priced at just $6.90 for child and concession, $9 for adults, and $26 for families. Visitors can opt for slide add-ons and will be able to purchase spectator passes for the low cost of $2.50. Opening hours for the summer season include: Outdoor Aquatic Centre Monday to Friday: 5.30…

Read More

Taking a cruise on the Potomac River is one of the best ways to experience Washington, D.C.’s beauty and historical heritage from an entirely different point of view. Surrounded by iconic Washington, D.C., landmarks, and serene surroundings, every boat ride becomes unforgettable. If you’re traveling here for the first time, there are some preparations that can help you enjoy a cruise on the Potomac River better. Regardless of whether it is a guided tour or simply a relaxing day out on the water, below are several important pointers to consider in order to have some smooth sailing on the Potomac River.What…

Read More

The civil war in Sudan is amongst the world’s worst, yet it attracts fatally little diplomatic action. As international leaders meet in New York for the UN General Assembly, the body’s secretary general raised the alarm about the escalation in the conflict, and a ministerial meeting tried to ramp up more support. But humanitarian leaders want to see more being tangibly done at the diplomatic level.

Read More

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo said he hoped Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger would rejoin the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) regional bloc. The decision of the military juntas in the three countries to withdraw from ECOWAS was a setback, and the security situation has worsened since the departure of French troops from the Sahel region last year, Akufo-Addo admitted.  

Read More

Laduma Ngxokolo is the creator behind one of South Africa’s most influential fashion labels, MaXhosa. His designs have been showcased at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and he’s a regular highlight of fashion weeks. Currently in town for the Paris edition, he joined Georja Calvin-Smith in the Eye on Africa studio to talk about weaving Xhosa tradition with the avant garde and how African designers are shaking up the fashion world.

Read More