Under SPARK the Government is undertaking the Largest Road Rehabilitation Programme in Jamaica's history ensuring that we deliver better infrastructure for the people, but also to stimulate economic activity and correct years of disinvestment in our roads.
SPARK will address both community roads and main roads across all 63 constituencies, with each constituency being allotted 10 roads following a consultation process which took place in 2024. #CountryMP #NestaWorks
Julien Alfred, #SaintLucian sprinter, born 24 years ago today on 10 Jun 2001, in Ciceron, Castries. Won 100m Olympic Gold, 200m Silver 2024 Paris; #SaintLucia’s first-ever Olympic medals. Commonwealth 100m Silver 2022 Birmingham. 2023 NCCA Indoors Albuquerque NM ran 60m in 6.94s, 200m in 22.01s, second fastest time ever in each event (indoors). Won World Indoors 60m Gold Glasgow 2024. #Caribbean Legend in the making. #JulienAlfred
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U.S. PROFITS FROM ENDLESS WAR
‘War is a racket.’
That classic take on US imperialism by US Marine Corps Major General Smedley Butler (1881-1940) many decades ago described Washington's fixation on endless wars to dominate the world in its quest to expand and protect corporate profits.
Here, Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen (@YoBenCohen on X) reads from Butler's 1935 book, ‘War is a Racket: The Profit that Fuels Warfare,’ which revealed the strong commercial interests that shape US foreign and military policy. Butler’s military work helped US corporations establish their presence in Latin America, the Caribbean and Asia. Looking back, Butler realised he had been a ‘gangster for capitalism.’
Imperialism involves a country using military force to ensure profits outside its borders. While researcher David Vine has stated that the United States operates at least 750 military bases in over 80 countries, US military veteran and psychologist Monisha Rios claimed in 2023 that at least 3,000 US military installations exist if counting non-base structures.
US warmongering has led some US states to rely on military contracts to bolster their economies. For instance, in 2024, Missouri congress member Ann Wagner pointed out that delays in ammunition shipments to Israel were negatively impacting workers in her district.
Unfortunately, whether it's mutilated infants in Palestine, slaughtered peoples in the Horn of Africa, or s*xually assaulted women who live near US military bases, victims of US militarism pay the highest price.
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#StarSports: Leon Bailey, in high spirits, introduces his sons and shares a few words with Prime Minister the Hon. Dr. Andrew Holness, Minister of Culture and Sport Olivia 'Babsy' Grange, and JFF President Michael Ricketts after the Reggae Boyz' big win at the National Stadium.
Hearty congratulations to the Reggae Boyz on a commanding 3-0 victory over Guatemala in tonight’s World Cup qualifier! A strong performance and a step closer to the big stage. 🇯🇲