• The Duke of Edinburgh Funeral Service - Time and How to Watch

    With the royals set to comply with COVID regulations - like other families across Britain - limiting numbers at St George's Chapel, in Windsor Castle, HM Queen Elizabeth II will say goodbye to her husband of 73 years Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh, during a service with just 30 close family members, with Prince William and Prince Harry to be among those walking behind their grandfather's coffin.

    However, they will be separated by cousin Peter Phillips as the Queen moves to supress simmering tensions between the following the bombshell Oprah Winfrey interview. Breaking a centuries old royal tradition, the family will be dressed in morning suits, rather than military uniform. Prince Andrew had reportedly demanded to wear an Admirals uniform, despite having stepped back from public duties before being promoted to the rank, while Prince Harry was set to be the only one in civilian dress having quit royal duties.

    There will also be a military procession as people turn on their television to watch the service. The funeral service itself will begin at 15.00GMT.

    A Buckingham Palace statement said: "Ahead of the funeral service, the coffin, covered with His Royal Highness's Personal Standard and surmounted with his Sword, Naval Cap and a wreath of flowers, will be moved privately from its present location in the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle to the Inner Hall of Windsor Castle.

    "After prayers are said by the Dean of Windsor in the Inner Hall, the Coffin will be
    carried to the State Entrance by a Bearer Party found by The Queen's Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards.

    "The Bearer Party will then place His Royal Highness's Coffin on a purpose-built Land Rover.

    "The Queen will depart from the Sovereign's Entrance in the State Bentley and join the rear of the Procession in the Quadrangle. At 1445hrs the procession steps off to St George's Chapel, flanked by military Pall Bearers."

    Prince Philip died aged 99, just two months before his 100th birthday, following a prolonged period in hospital. He was treated for an infection and also underwent heart surgery in March but was discharged, giving him a few precious weeks at home with his wife – Queen Elizabeth - before he passed away.

    The Buckingham Palace statement said: "Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family are grateful for all the messages of condolence from around the world and have been touched to see and hear so many people sharing fond memories of The Duke of Edinburgh.

    "Although plans for the Funeral have been modified to take into account public health guidelines, the ceremonial aspects of the day and the Funeral Service itself are in line with

    The Duke's wishes and will reflect His Royal Highness's personal and military affiliations."

  • The eight richest and most influential Jamaicans revealed

    A list of the eight wealthiest and more influential people from Jamaica includes, Michael Lee-Chin, Joseph M. Matalon, Chris Blackwell, Paula Kerr-Jarrett, Dr. Blossom O’Meally-Nelson, Joseph John Issa, Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, and Wayne Chen.

  • The endearing appeal of St. Patrick

    From the very best of Irish arts, culture, food, music to enjoy, and more, including the spectacular annual parade in London’s Trafalgar Square, a Family Festival Village at Knocknashinna Park, in Downpatrick, in Northern Island, colourful parades will be taking place this weekend to mark St Patrick's Day.

    An international community promoting democracy, peace and security, this year a virtual reception for the Irish community and friends of Ireland will be hosted by H.E. Ambassador of Ireland to Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Benin and Togo, Peter Ryan, featuring remarks from Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD and a specially commissioned Irish cultural performance by award-winning Irish poet and writer, Doireann Ní Ghríofa, plus a piece of Irish traditional music by renowned concertina player, Cormac Begley.

  • The first female US secretary of state, Madeleine Albright, dies

    Madeleine Albright, a Czech immigrant who went on to become the first female secretary of state in US history, has died aged 84.

    A long-time foreign policy veteran, Albright became America's top diplomat in 1997 during the Clinton government. Often hailed as "a champion of democracy", she was instrumental in efforts to end ethnic cleansing in Kosovo.

  • The Gambia Experience continuing to support tree planting initiatives

    The Gambia Experience, in partnership with conservation organisation *CAPED Gambia (Community Action Platform on Environment and Development), is supporting a tree planting project in Sintet. Providing vital funds through its Carbon Offset Scheme, the tour operator is assisting the planting of over 7000 highly endangered indigenous fruit and nut tree species.

    The project which commenced on July 29th aims to make a significant impact on the environment, food security, and entrepreneurship within the region’s vulnerable rural communities. The Gambia Experience has a longstanding partnership with CAPED Gambia and has previously provided funding to support mangrove restoration over 15 hectares of degraded wetland within the villages of Kalimu and Soma.

  • The Ghanaian giant reported to be the world’s tallest man

    A local hospital in northern Ghana told 29-year-old Sulemana Abdul Samed during one of his recent check-ups that he had reached the height of 9 ft 6in (2.89m).

    This would make him the tallest man in the world, but there was a catch - the rural clinic could not be sure of his height because it did not have the correct measuring tools.

  • The Glasgow Declaration Makes Urgent Call for Climate Action

    In preparation for COP26, two information sessions were held today on the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism. The Declaration, developed by a collaborative group of leading organizations, is an urgent call for all stakeholders to commit to a decade of climate action in tourism.

    The signatories of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism are committing to act now and accelerate climate action to cut global tourism emissions by at least a half over the next decade and reach Net Zero emissions as soon as possible before 2050.

  • The Glasgow Declaration: An urgent global call for commitment to a decade of climate action in tourism

    In preparation for COP26, two information sessions were held today on the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism.

    The Declaration, developed by a collaborative group of leading organizations, is an urgent call for all stakeholders to commit to a decade of climate action in tourism.

  • The International Series to support people in need in Khan Hoa province, Vietnam

    The Khanh Hoa Study & Talent Promotion Fund has become the latest benefactor of The International Series philanthropic drive, receiving a donation of US$25,000 that will help support scholarships for students, teachers and those in need. KN Golf Links duly matched the donation, adding more financial support to the noble cause.

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  • The man behind Indian the cinema that looks like ice cream

    One of India's prettiest cinemas looks like a dollop of pink ice cream that's frozen mid-melt.

    But nothing about its exterior prepares you for what's inside: futuristic chandeliers; a ceiling that looks like some sort of glowing space bug; stucco-decorated walls and glass-panelled railings lit up with warm yellow lights. It's a heady mix of the ancient and hypermodern.

  • The man behind Saudi Arabia vision 2030 speaks out

    For the very first time, Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sat down for an interview conducted entirely in English about his multi-billion-dollar vision for the Kingdom.

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  • The Netherlands repatriates 1,000-year-old human remains to Statia

    The Netherlands has returned the remains of three original inhabitants of Statia that archaeologists found on the 8.1 square mile island over 30 years ago.

  • The new generation taking over from Asia’s richest man

    For months, the world has been captivated by the last season of Succession, the Emmy-winning TV drama on the lives of the corporate élite.

  • The new historic UNWTO MOU with WTTC: A Cynical Background

    Julia Simpson, CEO of WTTC, and Zurab Pololikashvil, Secretary General of the UNWTO, proudly showed a document folder last week with an MOU taking credit for bringing the public and private travel and tourism industry together. This MOU was signed on the sideline of the G20 Ministerial meeting in Goa, India.

    The MOU only showed the UNWTO logo, and there may be a reason for this. It appears this was a publicity stand to steal credit from the hard work of former UNWTO Secretary General Dr. Taleb Rifai and David Scowsill, the former CEO of WTTC, in 2016/2017. In 2016 and 2017

  • The Phoenix Newspaper - The King And I - An Audience With The Ooni of Ile Ife

    In May 2017, The Phoenix Newspaper was granted an Audience with the Ooni of Ile Ife during its trip to Nigeria.

  • The Phoenix Newspaper 10th Anniversary Conference - Be Bold!

  • The Phoenix Newspaper 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner and Awards

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