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Bogota (Agenzia Fides) - On Friday, March 25, during the Celebration of Penance, which he will preside at 5 pm in St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The same act, on the same day, will be performed in Fatima by Cardinal Krajewski, Papal Almoner, as envoy of the Holy Father. The Presidency of the Latin American Episcopal Council (CELAM) welcomed "with great joy and hope" the announcement of the Press Office of the Holy See, and sharing the need to "redouble our prayers for peace and fraternity universal", invites the 22 Episcopal Conferences of the Latin American continent, all the ecclesial organizations and the faithful of good will, to join the intentions of the Holy Father in this Marian act, "according to the time zones of our Latin American and Caribbean countries". The message concludes by reiterating "affection and filial communion with the Bishop of Rome", raising supplications to God our Father, so that, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin, "he may grant us the gift of peace". "With our prayer and our solidarity we embrace our most vulnerable brothers and sisters and the victims of violent and fratricidal acts, with the certainty that 'God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God' (1 Jn 4:16)". (SL) (Agenzia Fides, 16/3/2022)

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United States Mission to the United NationsOffice of Press and Public DiplomacyFor Immediate ReleaseMarch 15, 2022

Readout of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfields Meeting withUK Member of Parliament and Minister for Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean Vicky Ford

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As part of the UNs Commission on the Status of Women, U.S. Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield today met withUK Member of Parliament and Minister for Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean Vicky Ford. They discussed shared U.S.-UK priorities, including monitoring conflict-related sexual violence in Ukraine and furthering efforts to hold the Taliban accountable for returning women and girls to school in Afghanistan. Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield shared the Biden-Harris Administrations forthcoming U.S. National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence, and she commended the UKs leadership and partnership in efforts to counter online harassment and abuse. They also discussed shared concerns about ongoing conflict in Ethiopia, including its impact on women and girls.

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By United States Mission to the United Nations | 15 March, 2022 | Topics: Highlights, Remarks and Highlights

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Wedding planning may be rather exhausting, but the resulting day of vows, cake, and jubilant festivities with your nearest and dearest makes it all worthwhile. And then comes the part that many are actually dreaming about: the honeymoon. Whether youre jetting off grand exit-style immediately after the nuptials or planning a getaway for a later date, preparing for this much-needed newlywed vacation includes packing the right items for the destination, activities, and climate. Maybe youre planning on doing little more than basking in the just married glow on the north shore of an island? Or perhaps youve booked a multi-stop African safari? No matter where you and your new spouse are headed, here are some honeymoon packing list essentials to bring along, followed by outfit ideas, comfortable walking shoes, and luggage tailored to your locale of choice.

Once youve gathered up all the practical essentialschargers and adapters, credit cards and travel documents (including any necessary visas), toiletries, and the likeconsider adding these favorites to your honeymoon packing checklist, no matter the destination.

Leave your vintage college tee and sweatpants at home and bring along silky pajamas that are as comfortable as they are chic. A modern day take on lingerie, this soft camisole and pants set is crafted from 100 percent silk thats machine washable and feels like a second skin.

Were big fans of pouches for corralling all kinds of little essentials (earbuds, lotion, lip balm, hand sanitizer, etc.) in our totes and carry-on bags. This one is knit from marine plasticyet doesnt scream eco-friendlyand is chic enough to double as a clutch, whether carried with or without the detachable wrist strap.

Great for flights, train travel, road trips, and everything in between, this travel pillow and eye mask set comes wrapped in hypoallergenic silk and packs easily in a clear tote. The pillow is made of cushiony memory foam, and the eye mask has an added layer of blackout liningin case your resort's windows dont.

Whether your honeymoon destination requires a long-haul flight or a few hours drive, this anti-aging collection from German skincare guru Dr. Barbara Sturm includes all the skincare essentialscleanser, serums, a mask, and moreto keep your skin glowy and hydrated on the road. Plus, it comes with a holographic bag that makes it a cinch to find in the abyss of your in-flight tote.

Sunglasses are an everyday essential no matter the locale youre traveling to. These gold-accented frames from cult favorite Aussie brand Le Specs feature a slightly oversized, subtle cat eye shape thats almost universally flattering and totally classic. Throw em in your beach bag or crossbody on your way out the door.

One of the best things about an island getawaybesides doing absolutely nothing while lounging by the wateris that you can get away with packing very lightly for the warm, humid climate. Along with swimsuits, flip flops, a sun hat, and ample sunscreen for protection (preferably laced with a nostalgic summery scent), youll need little more than a breezy caftan and woven market tote to take you from the beach to sundowners.

Oroton Madison woven straw tote

Vacation Chardonnay Oil SPF 30

If youre exploring an unfamiliar city as newlyweds, youre likely to have a jam-packed itinerary of sightseeing, shopping, and foodie must-visits. Youll want your favorite pair of jeans, T-shirts, and comfortable walking shoes for trekking around town, as well as an expandable, packable tote for those local finds and unique souvenirs you cant bear to leave behind.

Longchamp Le Pilage expandable bag

Ilia Color Block High Impact lipstick

Hitting the slopes with your newly minted life partner? An oversized blanket scarf is just as ideal for frigid airplane cabin air as it is paired with shearling-lined snow boots for cozying up by the fire aprs-ski. And a rich, full spectrum CBD-infused cream is just the antidote for the chapped skin and sore limbs that often accompany cold weather.

Away The Medium check-in suitcase

See By Chlo shearling ankle boots

The Feelist Do Not Disturb body cream

Whether youre headed to Kenya in hopes of spotting the Big Five or glamping in Perus Amazon rainforest, youll likely have a pretty specific packing list. Non-wheeled, soft-sided luggage is best for wilderness-based travels (think charter flights, unpaved pathways, etc.), as well as sturdy hiking shoes and a light jacket for variations in temperature.

Filson Medium Carry-On duffel bag

Danner Mountain Light Cascade hiking boots

Westman Atelier Lit Up highlight stick

For more safari specific recommendations: The Best Safari Luggage

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Honeymoon Packing List Essentials, Whether Youre Headed to the Caribbean or on a Safari - Cond Nast Traveler

Five fishermen stranded in the Caribbean for hours after their boat sank Saturday thanked God for saving their lives.

Captain James Kirwan, Kyle Dyer, Azim Baksh, Keston Frederick, and Jerome Nicome jumped into the sea wearing life jackets as their boat sank off the coast of Tobago. The group was discovered by a Bahamian vessel two hours later, according to Newsday. The report noted that the men attributed their rescue to divine intervention.

"Thank God, all the honor and glory and praise. Anybody who is hearing me now, trust Christ," Nicome told the news outlet. "I'm telling you because He is the one that saved us. God allowed us to drift into the vessel that saved us. Nobody was seeing us out there."

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The Tobago Emergency Management Agency said in a Facebook post Sunday that it had been alerted to a 55-foot Trinidadian fishing vessel, the Crystal Eye, sinking around 12:25 a.m. and noted that the Bahamian vessel had saved the five fishermen.

"Thank you to the Siem Spearfish Crew and all rescue parties involved for their swift action and assistance to the fishermen," TEMA wrote in the post.

Before abandoning the sinking ship, the men had sent out a distress signal, which President Curtis Douglas of the All Tobago Fisherfolk Association said was difficult to make out.

"We couldn't get the exact information because our radio wasn't picking up too clear," Douglas told Newsday. "This was after midnight to 1 o'clock [Sunday morning]."

"The waters was rough real rough," Dyer said. "If [it] wasn't for God, we wouldn't be alive today."

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One of the men, Frederick, was suffering from hypothermia.

"He was quite OK after being treated on the vessel and checked by emergency medical services at the port," TEMA Director Allan Stewart told the outlet, adding that "none of the men needed to be taken to the hospital."

After spending the night in a guesthouse, the men were reunited with family members at the Port of Spain on Sunday evening, according to the report.

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'Thank God': Five fishermen turned to prayer when boat sank in Caribbean - Washington Examiner

Friday morning on Sunrise Barrington Lewis who owns Barringtons Jamaican Kitchen, joined us on set to show us how to make a traditional Caribbean black cake. The cake is the subject of a new book written by a former Bakersfield news anchor. Author Charmain Wilkerson talked about her new book with 17s Maddie Janssen.

Black Cake:

1 cup butter, softened1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar5 eggs1 tsp vanila1 tbsp baking powder1 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp nutmeg1/2 tsp allspice1/4 tsp salt2 cups flour2 tbsp browning sauce2 tbsp molasses1 1/2 cup port wine1 1/2 cup dark rum2 cups raisins1 cup dried cherries1/2 cup dried cranberries

Instructions:Combine fruit and alcohol and allow to soak for at least 7 days and up to several months. Add more wine and rum to cover fruit as needed.

Blend fruit and wine/rum mixture. Mix with all other ingredients until smooth. Bake at 250 degrees for 2 hours or until a toothpick comes out clean. Soak with more port wine or rum/wine combo overnight.

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Making the traditional Caribbean dessert black cake - KGET 17

After being disappointed with the bland and low quality food at chain restaurants, I wanted to find some authentic Caribbean food in Walthamstow . I stumbled across the independently owned Rhythm Kitchen on Hoe Street, home to the biggest rum bar in East London and owned by the Jerk Father.

I went in with high hopes and I was not disappointed. When you walk in there is a homely vibe to the restaurant that made me feel like I was going to be served up one of my grandmas Sunday dinners. I sat down with my friend and we were given a huge menu with lots of options that included vegan and a cocktail list that, of course, I was very excited by.

We sadly just missed happy hour but I wasnt going to let that stop me from enjoying a cocktail. I went for a classic, Rum Punch, which is made using the Jerk Fathers own recipe, so I had to give it a go. It was delicious, super refreshing and not too sugary with the perfect rum to punch ratio. A proper taste of the Caribbean as one Tripadvisor user put it.

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As the restaurant is owned by the Jerk Father I knew I had to try something jerk flavoured, so I went for the obvious: Jerk Chicken which comes with two sides of your choice. I went for the Rice and Peas and Steamed Vegetables and as I love Mac & Cheese, added that to my list too. My friend ordered the braised oxtail which also came with two sides so she added rice and peas and fried plantain.

The Jerk Chicken was served with another pot of delicious jerk gravy and the sides came in separate bowls. The chicken was moist and full of flavour. It was sweet and spicy but not to a point where my mouth was on fire. I hadnt eaten all day so I was very pleased to see the hefty size of the chicken and thankfully I was wearing comfy clothes so was able to stuff my face without having to walk home with an undone belt.

The sides were amazing. The mac & cheese had the perfect amount of cheese and when dipped in the Jerk Gravy created the best combination of sweetness and cheesiness. The steamed vegetables had the right amount of crunch and juiciness that you would hope for, the best way to eat vegetables I think. The rice and peas were of course delicious. Buttery and full of kidney beans - just how I like it.

It was my friends first time trying oxtail and she was more than impressed. I was getting food envy so I had to try some for myself and I have eaten a lot of oxtail in my life, but this was one of the best I have ever tried. The perfect amount of spice and flavour and lots of meat with some bone to suck some extra juices out of.

The portions were so big and I was getting extremely full but the food was so good I couldnt stop eating. I really got my moneys worth as its all reasonably priced. If you do go, you will not be wasting your money. All in all, it was a worthy competitor of my grandmas cooking.

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I tried jerk chicken from East London's best Caribbean restaurant and by the end I was licking the plate' - My London

Outdoor dining at Miss Ollie's, located at 901 Washington St., Oakland.

Miss Ollies, a lively Afro Caribbean restaurant thats been a mainstay of Old Oakland for the past decade, is closing at the end of this month, KQED reported.

The news has been a long time coming back in December 2020, chef-owner Sarah Kirnon announced that Miss Ollies would be closing and transforming into a new nonprofit project called Sanctuary, according to Eater. The venture would host outdoor events with food, art and music to provide a platform for Oaklands Black creators.

As KQED reported, Kirnon ended up negotiating another year for the restaurant at its 901 Washington St. location. But now, Miss Ollies time has finally come to an end.

Or maybe not quite. Kirnon told KQED that she hopes to eventually reopen Miss Ollies somewhere else in Oakland as a takeout window and catering company. And her nonprofit, Sanctuary, is definitely still happening.

So for loyal patrons, its not goodbye but see you later for their favorite skillet fried chicken and buttermilk waffles, braised oxtails and jerk shrimp salad.

It was Oakland at its finest, Kirnon reminisced to KQED. Black and brown, people of color, queer folks, elders we were cross-generational. And Ive seen kids go off to college. Weve done funerals. We were a neighborhood restaurant.

Miss Ollies is not the first restaurant in the Old Oakland neighborhood to close over the course of the pandemic in March 2021, popular Mexican cafe Cosecha left the historical Swans Market. B-Dama and Rosamunde Sausage Grill also closed their Swans Market locations in the past two years.

Madeline Wells is a reporter for SFGATE covering food and drink in the Bay Area. She grew up in the Seattle area and received her B.A. in English and Media Studies from UC Berkeley. Prior to SFGATE, she was an associate editor at East Bay Express and freelance writer covering the Bay Area music scene. Email: madeline.wells@sfgate.com

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'Oakland at its finest': Oakland Afro Caribbean restaurant to close after 10 years - SF Gate

AS THE Caribbean faces the triple threat of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, three islands and two regional entities have been given a leg up, thanks to 3 million in grants that were recently awarded through the European Union-funded RESEMBID programme.

RESEMBID Resilience, Sustainable Energy and Marine Biodiversity is being implemented by Expertise France, the development cooperation agency of the government of France. The programme supports sustainable human development efforts in 12 Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs).

The recent grants were awarded to three of the 12 OCTs supported by the programme (Cayman Islands, Anguilla and Saint Maarten) as well as the regional bodies Caribbean Electric Utilities Corporation (CARILEC) and the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), under the themes of resilience, sustainable energy and marine biodiversity.

The three million euros have been allocated to the seven projects as follows:

1. The ACS received 269,402 to undertake a sustainable energy project around advancing collaboration as a strategy for building tourism crisis resilience in OCTs of the Greater Caribbean.

2. CARILEC received 467,715 for its sustainable energy project, titled Overcoming Disruptions in times of Crisis - Weathering the Social and Financial Impact of COVID-19 on the Electricity Sector.

3. The VNG International, with support from the government of St Maarten, has received 1,000,390 to implement a project focused on crisis management and building resilience.

4. The Anguilla National Trust has received a budget of 587,024 to implement a project that will work on the transformation of Anguillas marine parks through institutionalising sustainable and collaborative management solutions that support long-term management plan implementation. This is for the benefit of Anguillas marine biodiversity, coastal resiliency, and its people.

5. The Cayman Islands received three grants. The first was 432,210, which was awarded to the University College of the Cayman Islands to implement a renewable energy and sustainable development training programme for the college.

6. The second Cayman Islands grant of 203,384.00 was awarded to the Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) for its project on adapting to COVID-19 to ensure project continuity, and providing technical assistance to support CCMIs capacity to be an OCT regional leader in protecting marine biodiversity and improving resilience.

7. Last, the CCMI will also implement a project focused on increasing coral reef resilience with a budget of 257,950. This project will build research capacity at the CCMI, provide expertise to conduct thermal tolerance experiments, and improve restoration strategies.

For the last three years, the RESEMBID team has worked quietly and diligently with applicants in the 12 Caribbean OCT islands to ensure their project ideas are developed into full-fledged projects, noted Fabian McKinnon, programme director for RESEMBID.

We could not be prouder of the owners of these projects, and are happy to be part of their journey to bring these sustainable ideas in resilience, sustainable energy and marine biodiversity to life. We look forward to supporting the OCTs in quickly rolling out many more in the weeks and months to come, he added.

RESEMBID commenced in January 2019 and is financed under the 11th European Development Fund Caribbean OCT Regional Programme. In addition to the recently contracted projects, RESEMBID has over 40 additional projects and concept notes approved or under review for funding. Its other OCTs are Aruba, Bonaire, British Virgin Islands, Curaao, Montserrat, Saba, Saint Eustatius, Saint Barthlemy, and Turks and Caicos.

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Earth Today | Caribbean islands awarded EU grants to address sustainable energy, marine biodiversity - Jamaica Gleaner