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‘Jurassic World Dominion’ is silly – but I liked it

“Jurassic World Dominion” (Rated B)

Cast: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard Laura Dern, Sam Neill, Jeff Goldblum

Genre: Science-fiction/Action

Where to watch: In theaters

Dwight’s Rating:

How are these for epic summer blockbuster movie ideas:

“James Bond with Dinosaurs”.

“Mission: Impossible with Dinosaurs”.

“Indiana Jones with Dinosaurs”.

“Jaws with Dinosaurs”.

“Tomb Raider with Dinosaurs”.

PM Gonsalves tests positive for COVID-19, will miss Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting

Prime Minister Dr Ralph E Gonsalves has tested positive for Covid–19.

A release from his office said the Prime Minister tested positive yesterday, Thursday, June 16.

He will be in quarantine until Monday June 20, 2022.

“As a consequence of this, he will not be able to leave on Sunday June 19, 2022 to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, which is scheduled to be held in Kigali, Rwanda,” the release said.

According to the release, the Prime Minister has no adverse health reaction, and is working at home.

PM Gonsalves tests positive for COVID-19, will miss Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting

Prime Minister Dr Ralph E Gonsalves has tested positive for Covid–19.

A release from his office said the Prime Minister tested positive yesterday, Thursday, June 16.

He will be in quarantine until Monday June 20, 2022.

“As a consequence of this, he will not be able to leave on Sunday June 19, 2022 to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, which is scheduled to be held in Kigali, Rwanda,” the release said.

According to the release, the Prime Minister has no adverse health reaction, and is working at home.

Senate rejects Weah’s nominee for Maritime

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The Plenary of the Liberian Senate has overwhelmingly rejected President George Manne Weah’s nominee for the post of Deputy Commissioner for International Registry, Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA). 

17 members of the Senate voted rejecting nominee Edwina Collins Thursday, 9 June 2022. Bong County Senator Prince K. Moye abstained during the vote.

The Senate’s decision was triggered by a report by its Standing Committee on Maritime, headed by Grand Bassa County Senator Jonathan L. Kaipay. Kaipay’s report had recommended Madam Collins’ rejection. 

National Human Rights Commission Condoles Families of Stampede Victims, Pledges to Aid Police in Uncovering Root Cause of Tragedy

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Monrovia – The Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR) has announced it will collaborate with the Liberia National Police to conduct an independent investigation to find the root cause of the tragedy that led to the death of dozens of citizens and residents at a crusade in New Kru Town.

Civil Society Council Chairperson Rallies Support for Liberia’s Bicentennial Celebration

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Monrovia – The Chairperson of the National Civil Society Council of Liberia (NCSCL), Loretta Pope Kai has called on all CSOs in Liberia to join the Bicentennial celebration which kicks of this Friday, January 7. In reference to Liberia’s formation by the American Colonization Society (ACS) 200 years ago, Mrs. Pope-Kai said: “Civil Society gave birth to Liberia!  She is the foundation around which, however controversial, Liberia would have her free black fore fathers shipped to the shores of the newly found land of the free on the shores of West Africa.

CARICOM issues message to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities

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International Day of Persons with Disability (IDPD) is observed annually on December 3.
The theme for 2021 was: Leadership and Participation of Persons with Disabilities Toward an Inclusive, Accessible and Sustainable Post-COVID-19 World.
The following is a message from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to mark the day:

Police promise heightened security for the Christmas season

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(PRESS RELEASE) The concern for safety and security remains high on the agenda of the police administration; and as such, the general public can look forward to seeing the implementation of several crime-fighting measures; including a heightened number of police officers on the streets, going into the Christmas season. Some of these measures will include intense foot and mobile patrols...

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Authorities warn of another seawall breach on Crabb Hill Main Road

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An immediate notice is being issued to the general public and all road users, in particular persons who utilize the Crabb Hill Main Road. A section of the roadway on the southern side adjacent to the sea wall has deteriorated and the damage currently presents a hazard to road users traversing this area on the Crabb Hill main road. The Ministry of Works will be conducting repairs to the roadway and...

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OCM reports mixed results in third quarter

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The One Caribbean Media (OCM) Group is describing its third quarter results as “credible” despite the COVID-19 mitigation measuresimposed in several of its operating markets including Barbados.

According to the Barbados Stock Exchange-listed public company, revenue for the third quarter ending September 30 stood at US$11.48 million, which was down from the US$11.91 million for the comparable quarter last year.