As Hurricane Helene approached the northern Florida coast, small towns stood deserted on Thursday. Stores were closed, and windows were boarded up in anticipation of the high winds and potentially devastating storm surge. Despite evacuation orders, some residents, like Lance Palmer, were still making final preparations. In the town of Panacea, on the edge of the ocean, actor and musician ...

Minister of State for the elderly, Gidudu Mafwabi, emphasized the transformative impact of the government’s monthly allowance of Shs. 25,000 for older persons. This assistance, provided under the Social Assistance Grants for Empowerment (SAGE), has effectively catered to the needs and aspirations of over 300,000 individuals aged 80 and above. The Social Assistance Grants for Empowerment program, a key component ...

A coalition of nations, including the US, UK, and EU, have united in a plea for a temporary ceasefire in Lebanon, as tensions rise between Israel and Hezbollah. The 12-strong alliance has put forth a proposal for an immediate 21-day halt to hostilities, emphasizing the need for diplomatic efforts to reach a peaceful resolution. This call includes a ceasefire in ...

Odrek Rwabwogo, the Chairman of the Exports and Industrial Advisory Development committee, has publicly disavowed the ‘Disciples of Odrek Rwabwogo’ Group for their recent disparaging remarks directed at Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Expressing his disapproval, Rwabwogo stated, “In response to the inappropriate conduct and misguided actions of the self-proclaimed disciples, I officially distanced myself from this group in October 2021.” He ...

As Americans prepare to cast their votes on November 5th to choose the next president, the US election took an unexpected turn when President Joe Biden withdrew from the race, throwing his support behind Vice-President Kamala Harris. The pivotal question now lingers will the United States welcome its first female president or witness a second term for Donald Trump? With ...