LittleAfrica News Newspaper : November 29 — December 12
Local, National, and International News for the Diaspora Little Africa News Newspaper : November 29 — December 12
Jamaica Announces Paternity Leave, Family Leave, and Extended Maternity Leave
Jamaica's Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Marsha Smith, announced that paternity leave for fathers in the nation would come into effect on January...
Governor Kathy Hochul Signs First Cryptocurrency Mining Moratorium
Governor Kathy Hochul signed the first cryptocurrency mining moratorium in the United States. The moratorium will place a two-year ban on granting air permits for virtual mining. This method of...
Belize Opposition Calls for Oil Exploration Referendum
The United Democratic Party (UDP), the main opposition party in Belize, spoke in favor of holding a national referendum regarding oil exploration on the country's offshore areas. This is after...
Governor Hochul Signs Two Anti-Hate Crime Bills
On Tuesday, November 22nd, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed two bills to fight against hate crimes. The first bill requires that those found guilty of committing a hate crime...
$2 Billion Queens Housing Project Approved
A $2 billion housing project was approved by the New York City Council on Tuesday, November 22nd. The project, which is the largest privately funded development in Queens, is called...
Six Killed in Mass Shooting at Chesapeake Walmart
On Tuesday, November 22nd, a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia was the scene of yet another mass shooting. The shooting resulted in the injuries of four people and left seven dead,...
New York State Police Heightens Presence Around Possible Hate Crime Targets
On Sunday, November 20th, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Police would be increasing their patrols and surveillance around buildings and venues that might be targets of...
5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesian Island of Java
The Indonesian Island of Java suffered an earthquake on Monday, November 21. The earthquake, which was reported to be a magnitude of 5.6, struck the Cianjur region in West Java...
