The bisht is a men’s cloak worn over a thobe — or ankle-length tunic — in the Arab world. Usually black, brown, grey, beige or white, it is a traditional prestigious outfit associated with royalty, celebrations & ceremony
A thread on the art, heritage & history of the bisht…
The 1930 World Cup was absolutely mental.
The refs wore suits, the Bolivians played in berets, and the Romanian team was selected by the King... and that's the tame stuff.
From premature funerals to managers knocked out with chloroform, here's a short history of the madness...
Haiti and the Dominican Republic (DR) occupy the same island. While they have similar populations, Haiti is the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere, while DR is an upper-middle income country with an economy 12 times larger than Haiti's. How did this happen?
The Police and Army threatening to shoot Africans, who fled Ukraine and are trying to cross Poland's border.
Several Africans have been stuck there under the scorching cold weather for 2 days. Several of them have returned to Lviv, Ukraine.
Thread on FLAGS OF WEST AFRICA
Looks like West African countries all went to the same tailor to get their flags done. Can't blame tailor. Y'all can't go to same person for a piece of cloth. Ghana must have arrived first and was given a black star patched in yellow, green, red.
Using records of natural hazards that happened years ago in Jamaica, @MGIMona has been able to do forecasting and digital modelling of how some events are likely to unfold and can inform of the solutions.
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Full video: https://t.co/HtiFFBLJAF
#StarNews: Police in Kingston discovered a hydroponic ganja farm inside a man's home at Lyndhurst Drive, Kingston 5. Hydroponics involves growing plants without water.
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As we approach Youth Month 2021, we want to hear from YOUth. Let us hear your best theme suggestion for this year.
You can send us a DM on any of our Youth Jamaica social media accounts with your theme.
LET'S GO!!
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