Showing posts with label Bahamas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bahamas. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

The Bahamas And United Arab Emirates Issue Travel Warnings Regarding America


U.S. President Barack Obama has done a very poor job regarding racial profiling and police brutality, as he has engaged in incendiary, divisive speech, while failing to enact any meaningful change to ensure people are treated equally under the law. Many in the black community are angry with Obama regarding this issue and have expressed disappointment on social networking.

The U.S. State Department often issues travel warnings against numerous foreign nations. In an unprecedented turn, nations are issuing travel warnings to their citizens regarding America. The race based police brutality occurring in U.S. states, prompted the Bahamas and United Arab Emirates to issue travel warnings to their citizens about traveling to America. 

The world is outraged at the police brutality which resulted in the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, which have been heavily televised on the international stage to billions of people, via global news broadcasts. To highlight that it is a chronic problem, many well respected international newspapers and programs have carried pieces listing the names of many victims of color who have died at the hands of police using excessive force. 

Global citizens have publicly expressed their disapproval of the police brutality on social networking and via peaceful protests in their nations. Global citizens have expressed the view the brutalization of black people in America needs to stop. As it stands, global citizens are afraid to visit America for fear of their safety. 

People all over the world do not agree with what is transpiring. Officers who engage in police brutality are damaging America’s name and standing in the world. America has regressed. It’s like the civil rights era all over again with abuses against black people, leading to protests. The pictures coming out of America now and eerily similar to the unrest of the 1960s. 

This is the world’s perception of America. Washington is turning a blind eye to how America is viewed in the world. The extensive human rights abuses being committed against black people is viewed in a very negative light in the international community. Hopefully international disapproval will get Congress’ attention and spark some meaningful legislative change, where all Americans can be treated equally.

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Bahamas issues US travel advisory over racial tensions
 
9 July 2016 - The Bahamas has issued a rare travel advisory for its citizens visiting the US, recommending particular care for young men in cities affected by tensions over recent police shootings. The advisory warns citizens to not get involved in protests and avoid crowds. It comes after two black men were shot dead by police in Minnesota and Louisiana, and five officers were killed at a protest in Dallas. Some 90% of the Bahamas population is black, according to the CIA. 

The advisory comes as the country, a former British colony, celebrates its Independence Day holiday, on 10 July, a time when many locals travel abroad, including to the US. The statement, issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, tells citizens to "exercise appropriate caution", especially in cities affected by "tensions... over shootings of young black males by police officers". "In particular young males are asked to exercise extreme caution in affected cities in their interactions with the police. Do not be confrontational, and co-operate," it says. "Do not get involved in political or other demonstrations under any circumstances and avoid crowds." 

The US regularly issues travel advisories for Americans visiting other countries, but it is rare for nations to issue warnings for their citizens travelling to the US. 

http://www.bbc.com

UAE tells citizens to leave robes at home after businessman held as Isis suspect in US
 
Sunday 3 July 2016 20.34 EDT - The United Arab Emirates has urged men to avoid wearing the white robes, headscarf and headband of the national dress when travelling abroad, after a businessman visiting the United States was wrestled to the ground and held as an Islamic State suspect. UAE media reported that the Emirati man was detained in Avon, Ohio, last week after a female clerk at a local hotel called 911 to report what she had described as a man affiliated to Islamic State, according to the Arabic-language al-Bayan newspaper. 

The English language newspaper the National said the receptionist at the Fairfield Inn hotel called the police after she heard the man talking on his phone in the hotel lobby. The woman reportedly described him as “a suspicious man with disposable phones – two of them – in a full head dress.” Gulf News, another UAE newspaper, published photos of the Emirati man in white robes being wrestled to the ground and handcuffed before being led away by police. The man, who sustained injuries in the incident, told the National that the police were “brutal”...

Sunday, August 4, 2013

18-Year-Old African-American Girl Becomes The Youngest Person To Pass The Bar Exam In Britain


Gabrielle Turnquest

A super intelligent 18-year-old from Windemere, Florida, Gabrielle Turnquest, who is of Bahamian descent, has become the youngest person to pass the bar exam in Britain. That is amazing. What an extraordinary young woman. The Judiciary Report takes its hat off to you. Well done. The White House should give her an award for this wonderful feat.

People online sometimes refer to females who act out and show out, as a "bad b****" calling it a compliment. Well, this young lady, Gabrielle, isn't a "bad b****" - she's a brilliant young woman, who is the real deal. She is a young woman that used her mind and not her behind and has achieved something great.

Teens today should aspire to such greatness, not getting their boobs and butts out online, mimicking debauched reality stars and untalented singers for attention from thirsty males objectifying them, then tossing them aside for the next new famous bimbo. 

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Monday, August 29, 2011

26 Dead And $48 Billion In Damage Due To Hurricane Irene

Thousands Homeless And Millions Without Electricity

Massive hurricane Irene, which slowly churned over the East Coast of America, moving through multiple states, has left 21 people dead and approximately $45 billion dollars in damage in the United States, due to flooding, damaged buildings and economic shutdowns. Over 4,000,000 people have been left without electricity and for some it will be two weeks before it returns.

The hurricane left 5 people dead in the Caribbean and created roughly $3 billion dollars in damage to the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Turks and Caicos and the Dominican Republic. Tens of thousands of people have been left homeless. It has become one of the costliest hurricanes in history. The hurricane is said to be heading towards Canada.

U.S. President Barack Obama

The U.S. government is warning people to be vigilant in the coming days, as the swelling of rivers in America could mean additional flooding. A few prominent individuals mocked the seriousness of the hurricane as overblown, but any storm that leaves over two dozen casualties and nearly $50 billion in damage is serious.

As someone that has lived through 5 hurricanes, including Andrew, I can attest, it is not something to be taken lightly. After hurricane Wilma, there was no electricity for two weeks, which was an unpleasant experience and not just due to having no internet or regular television service, but the pervasive darkness. Still, others have had it worse (see: Hurricane Katrina).

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Friday, December 24, 2010

Distasteful State Department Anna Nichole Smith Cable


Daniel Smith, pictured with his mom, Anna Nicole Smith

Another leak by the whistleblower website Wikileaks has revealed, the U.S. State Department distastefully gossiped about all the trouble nude model, Anna Nichole Smith, was causing in the Bahamas. Smith later died of a drug overdose. The State Department cable equated her to a "hurricane" and reveled in the possibility her conduct would bring down the local reigning government.

It lends the appearance the State Department revels in the fall of foreign governments, democratic or otherwise, welcoming it with glee. The cable was also disgraceful, as it invoked the name of her son, Daniel, who died of a drug overdose, in an incident that was very tragic and preventable. Even with the solemnity of such an event, the State Department cable comes off as a sadistic venture into tabloid journalism.

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US embassy cables: Hurricane Anna Nicole wreaks havoc in the Bahamas

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Justin Bieber Waiting To Have Sex


Kim Kardashian, 29 and Justin Bieber, 16

16-year-old Canadian singer, Justin Bieber, has declared to his mother, he wishes to remain pure, abstaining from sex, until he finds the right one. I guess this means Kim Kardashian struck out (smirk). Kim, take your hands off that little boy!

Side Bar: you should wait until you're married.

Justin Bieber Wants to 'Stay Pure'

Jul-8-10 2:15pm - According to his mother Pattie, 16-year-old Justin Beiber has pledged to respect women. And in the grand tradition of stars like the Jonas Brothers, she hinted that he plans to remain a virgin until he meets the perfect girl for him.

She said: “He’s expressed his desire to stay pure, and honor women, and treat women with respect. So hopefully that stays valid.”...

Justin’s ex-girlfriend Cailtin Beadles recently sparked speculation they have reunited after she spent time with him back in June during his photoshoot with Kim Kardashian in the Bahamas...

http://www.zimbio.com

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Justin Bieber Is Jailbait

Justin Bieber and Kim Kardashian

Why is it Hollywood reality TV star, Kim Kardashian, 29, is eying up and flirting with 16-year-old pop singer, Justin Bieber. Previously, Kardashian was sinfully lusting after 16-year-old Joe Jonas, of the Jonas Bros., making inappropriate comments about the minor. The fact of the matter is these boys are jailbait. Do we have to lock up Kim the cougar.

I don't get it. When I see Bieber or Jonas, the reaction is, "Aww, look at the little boo boos - I hope they remembered to do their homework while on tour." But with Kardashian it's a different story. She's flirting with him and taunting his fans.