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Artprice by Artmarket.com congratulates artist Tarik Kiswanson, winner of the 2023 Marcel Duchamp Prize, sponsored by ADIAF

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 07:45:54 +0100

Dedicated to the international promotion of the French contemporary art scene, the Marcel Duchamp Prize shortlisted four finalists at the beginning of this year: Bertille Back (represented by the Xippas gallery and The Gallery Apart), Bouchra Khalili (represented by the Mor Charpentier gallery and ADN Galeria), Massinissa Selmani (represented by the Anne-Sarah Benichou gallery, Selma Feriani and Jane Lombard) and finally Tarik Kiswanson (represented by the carlier | gebauer and Sfeir-Semler galleries) who has won the prize for this 23rd edition.

Did Holness’ PFJ play part in ‘20 elections?

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 08:40:25 +0000

Prime Minister Andrew Holness appeared particularly charitable in 2020.

Riyadh Air unveils its second permanent dual-livery designs at Dubai Airshow

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:40:31 +0000

The next chapter for the skies has arrived as Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new world-class airline wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) set to take off in 2025, unveiled the second of its permanent dual-livery designs at the Dubai Airshow 2023.

"Newsky Award" to be held in Kazakhstan with applications now open

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 07:10:32 +0100

The acceptance of applications for participation in the International Media Award "Newsky Award" continues. Professional and young journalists, as well as authors of blogs on social networks from all over the world can apply on the official website of newskyaward.org until November 10, 2023 inclusive.

$2.6m reached in new funding for Maui

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 07:35:40 +0100

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) Board of Directors took decisive action at its monthly board meeting to approve $2.6 million in funding to launch the Maui Marketing Recovery Plan, which is centred around a new Mālama Maui campaign and prioritises rebuilding travel demand from the United States market to Maui in the wake of the devastating Lahaina wildfires.

$54m project to create youth jobs in Zanzibar’s blue economy

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 07:05:21 +0100

The African Development Bank Group and the Republic of Tanzania have launched the Skills Development for Youth Employability in Blue Economy project. This is a project that will enable Zanzibari youth to find well-paying maritime and other blue economy jobs.

The Bank is providing grant financing of $48.65 million for the project, with the Tanzanian government contributing an additional $5.42 million. Both parties signed the grant agreement on the 21st of November 2022, with its official launch taking place on 17 May 2023. The project will benefit about 43,000 youth (40% of them female) and prepare over 1,500 of them to start their own enterprises.

'Limitless' Cape Town – a vision of inclusivity in the world's greatest city

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 07:40:48 +0100

South Africa's Cape Town, which the 2023 Telegraph Travel Awards named the 'Greatest City on Earth', has launched a first-of-its-kind universal access 'Limitless Cape Town' movement.

'Ride for Unity' brings hope to the Middle East

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 08:45:35 +0000

Ride for Unity's inaugural 7 Days 7 Emirates cycle tour is bringing over 20 inspirational business leaders, pioneers and professional athletes to pedal across the UAE on 6-12 January 2024, providing a unique opportunity for the public to join these riders on five cycling sections and various cultural, educational and environmental events throughout the week.

106-year-old Philippine tattoo artist is Vogue’s oldest ever cover model

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 07:30:22 +0100

Vogue Philippines has put 106-year-old Apo Whang-Od on the cover of its April issue, making the revered tattoo artist the oldest person to ever appear on the front page of Vogue – still the world’s pre-eminent fashion magazine.

The cover has Whang-Od – also known as Maria Oggay – staring straight into the camera, her lips slightly parted, as if she is about to smile but then had second thoughts about it. Her left arm crosses the width of her tiny body, revealing the geometric, tribal tattoos that have made her so iconic.

12 people hurt, 30 houses damaged as tornado hits Punjab's Fazilka

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 07:15:09 +0100

At least 12 people were injured and 30 houses damaged after a tornado hit the Bakenwala village in this Punjab district, officials said on Saturday. The tornado also damaged standing crops in the fields and kinnow orchards, they said.

Bakenwala resident Gurmukh Singh said: "Villagers saw the tornado around 4 pm on Friday." It caused damage in a 2-2.5-km area, he said. Deputy Commissioner Senu Duggal, who visited the affected village, said the administration shifted those villagers whose houses were damaged to the local government school.