PNP Leader commends new Deputy Governor, Anya Williams
In the wake of the appointment of the new Deputy Governor, leaders of the political parties has been sending in their congratulations to Mrs. Williams.
In a release sent to RTC news, The Progressive National Party wishes to commend Mrs Anya Williams on her successful application to become not only the Second Deputy Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands but what is also noteworthy is that she is the second Female to hold this post in our country's history.
We wish to note that this is an extremely proud moment for our people and underscores the progress that women are making in our society.
Withstanding her gender we find Mrs Williams to be extremely competent and deserving of this opportunity to once again serve our country in another important capacity and we offer our heartfelt congratulations.
On be half of the Progressive National Party we wish you all the best in fulfilling this role.
The Deputy Governor took up active duty on October 15th, 2012. Mrs. Williams is the second female and the youngest Deputy Governor in the history of the TCI.
Clinton Takes Responsibility for Diplomatic Security
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is taking responsibility for a deadly attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya last month, saying it is her job to be in charge of security for State Department employees working around the world.
Clinton said in television interviews during a visit to Peru Monday that President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden would not know about specific decisions made by security personnel.
She also said circumstances surrounding attacks like the one on September 11 that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans are not always clear at the time.
The attack, and the Obama administration's response, have become an issue in the presidential campaign. Republican candidate Mitt Romney has criticized Obama for not providing more security at the consulate in Benghazi.
Clinton said Monday she did not want the attack to be part of a political "blame game."
The Obama administration initially said the assault came after a protest against an anti-Islam film made in the United States, but now says it was a terrorist attack.
Senator John McCain and two other Republican senators said in a statement late Monday that Clinton's comments were a "laudable gesture," but that responsibility ultimately lies with the president.
Vice President Biden said last week during a debate with Romney's running mate, Paul Ryan, that he and Obama did not know about requests for extra security at the consulate.
Testimony before a congressional committee earlier in the week showed the State Department had turned down several requests for more security at the site. A State Department official told lawmakers that the correct number of security officers were in Benghazi at the time of the attack.
Obama Looks to Revive Campaign in Second Debate With Romney
Aides to U.S. President Barack Obama say he will deliver a much stronger performance when he meets Republican challenger Mitt Romney Tuesday night in their second debate.
Obama was heavily criticized after his first debate on October 3 for appearing listless and ill-prepared against Romney, who who was far more engaged and aggressive. The president's poor showing led to a surge of support in voter opinion polls for his Republican rival, leaving both candidates locked in a virtual tie.
Tuesday's debate at New York's Hofstra University will utilize a so-called "town hall" format, where an audience of pre-selected undecided voters will pose questions to Obama and Romney.
The president spent several days last week preparing for the event at a resort in Williamsburg, Virginia, and aides say he will be more aggressive in challenging Romney's positions.
Romney's campaign announced Monday that it had raised $170 million in September. The Obama campaign announced last week that it had raised $181 million last month.
President Obama weighs in on Nicki/Mariah beef
The blowout between "American Idol" judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj was bad enough to draw the attention of President Obama, apparently.
During a recent call on "The Yo! Show," the president was asked about the "Idol" drama, which revolved around a contentious and curse-laden exchange between Minaj and Carey.
But for Obama, those fighting words don't signal an irreparable relationship.
"You know what, I think that they are going to be able to sort it out. I'm confident," Obama told the show's host, Michael Yo. "I'm all about bringing people together, working for the same cause. So, I think both outstanding artists are going to be able to make sure that they're moving forward and not going backwards."
Obama also neatly avoided taking a side in the disagreement when asked if he had a favorite out of the pair.
"Mariah, she's actually done some events for us, and I've gotten to know her and [husband] Nick [Cannon] and she's a wonderful lady," he said, while adding, "Nicki I don't know, but I've got her on my iPod."
Since he pays attention to it, how does he think he'd fare on "Idol"? Well, the president responded, "You've heard me sing some Al Green, [but] I'm going to try to keep my day job."
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Miami Rapper Bizzle Shot and Killed At Local Car Wash
Popular local Miami rapper Bizzle was shot and killed last night (October 15), at a car wash in Liberty City, Miami.
The Miami Herald reports that Bizzle, 37, was shot and killed during an argument around 8:00 PM.
The rapper, known for local hits like “Lip Biting Animal” and “Naked Hustle,” was in an SUV with his two young children when he arrived at the car wash.
At some point, Bizzle, born Robert Labranche, got out of the SUV and argued with a black man in his 20′s, who eventually shot and killed the local rapper.
According to police, the two children inside of the SUV did not witnessed the shooting.
“Fortunately they did not see the incident,” Miami Police spokesman Willie Moreno told the Miami Herald. “They were on the other side of the building.”
Police are looking for a black man in his 20s, wearing all black, who fled the scene.
Did Jay-Z Really Threaten to Destroy Chris Brown’s Career?
Now that Rihanna and Chris Brown have rekindled their once blazing flames, Big Bro Jay is back to protecting his precious lil sis from that big bad rude boy.
Supposedly Jay Z hasn’t attempted to interfere with their romance, but isn’t against tearing Chris Brown apart.
According to The Sun, the rapper threatened to end the thronged singer’s career if he makes a wrong move.
Jay-Z told Rihanna that if Chris is truly making her happy then to go for it,” revealed a source.
“He invited them as a couple to his concert in New York and backstage he called Chris to one side and told him if he hurts Rihanna, whether emotionally or physically, it’s over for him. He’ll ensure it will result in the end of his career.”
So far, Jay-Z nor his camp has publicly acknowledged the Sun’s story.
Rick Ross Talks Black Bar Mitzvah and Maybach Music
Maybach Music Group CEO Rick Ross recently sat down with AllHipHop.com to discuss his growing business empire and a very busy October, which so far, has seen “The Boss” release a new mixtape and acquire two Wingstop franchises, all while preparing to release Meek Mill’s debut album for the label.
Ross, whose own album God Forgives, I Don’t was recently certified gold, just released a controversial new mixtape titled “The Black Bar Mitzvah.”
“The Black Bar Mitzvah,” which has been criticized by some Jewish rappers, was recorded in two days, according to Rick Ross.
“If you listen to it, it’s freestyles I did it over two days [when] I was in Anguilla shooting ‘Diced Pineapples.’ All the songs we was listening to that I liked that I was a fan of, I pretty much just put freestyles on,” Rick Ross told AllHipHop.com.
According to Rick Ross, one of the goals of “The Black Bar Mitzvah” release was to heighten the awareness surrounding the October 30 release of Meek Mill’s highly anticipated debut Maybach Music Group debut, Dreams & Nightmares.
“It was really something to promote Meek Mill’s album as well, shout out to all the DJs,” Rick Ross explained. “October 30 Meek Mill album drops. That’s what it’s really all about atMMG right now .”
Rick Ross also offered up some info on the rising stars of MMG and their pending releases.
“It’s like when you sign to MMG it won’t be long before you on tour, making moves,” Rick Ross told AllHipHop.com. “Rockie Fresh of course he on his Electric Highway Tour, shout out to Stalley, he’s working on his debut album and Wale’s working on his third album.”
-Allhiphop
Rappers Serve Fans For Breast Cancer Awareness
A number of legendary rappers will band together this Wednesday (October 17) to raise awareness about breast cancer. Dozens of rap veterans will return to Doug E’s Chicken and Waffles in Harlem New York, for the annual “Waiting For a Cure” event that is being put together by Kangol Kid of UTFO. “Waiting For a Cure” is part of a series of events being produced by the Mama Luke Foundation this month. The Mama Luke Foundation is a breast-cancer awareness organization founded by Kangol Kid and Minister Shaunda Lumpkin. Each year in October during Breast Cancer Awareness month, the Mama Luke Foundation hosts the “Waiting For a Cure” event where well-known rappers serve fans their meals. Last year, artists like Doug E. Fresh, Roxanne Shante, Rahiem (Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5), LA Sunshine (Treacherous Three) and others took part in the event. This year’s “Waiting For a Cure” event will take place on October 17 at 5:00 PM.
-ALLHIPHOP
Tina Fey to co-host next year's Golden Globe ceremony
Tina Fey of 30 Rock fame is to reunite with fellow US comedy star Amy Poehler to host the 70th annual Golden Globes ceremony in 2013.
The "magnetic duo" replace British comedian Ricky Gervais who has been the show's acerbic host since 2010.
Fey and Poehler previously starred together in the film Mean Girls and on Saturday Night Live.
The awards, voted for by Hollywood's foreign press, will air on January 13, less than two weeks before the Oscars.
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association and NBC, who organise the event were "thrilled" to have Fey and Poehler on board, with Paul Telegedy, of NBC describing their involvement as a "major coup".
"Tina and Amy have a proven chemistry and comedic timing from their many years together on SNL to their successful co-starring roles in Baby Mama," he said.
Poehler's show, Parks and Recreation is currently in its fifth season on NBC, while Fey's 30 Rock is airing its seventh and final season on the network.
The comedic duo previously co-hosted Weekend Update, a satirical news sketch on SNL, from 2004 to 2006.
British comedian Gervais, who spent three years ruffling feathers in Hollywood by making barbs about some of its stars, announced earlier this year that he would not be returning as host.
Viewing figures dipped slightly this year from 17 million in 2011 to 16.8 million in 2012, with many observers noting that Gervais' jokes seemed less caustic than in previous years.
The Globes are usually handed out about a week before the Academy Award nominations are announced, but that won't be the case next year.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has moved up the Oscar nominations announcement to 10 Jan - three days before the Globes are set to air..
The 85th annual Academy Awards, which will be hosted by Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane, is to be held on on 24 February.
Nas Loses Georgia Home to Foreclosure
Nas just can’t seem to escape the worst in life.
First he gets divorced, hit up for taxes, and now he’s lost his house.
According to TMZ, the rapper’s 2-bedroom, 3-bathroom Georgia home went into foreclosure for payments amounting to $507,000 of the $585,000 original loan.
The house sold at an auction last month to the highest bidder for $348,500.
With over 3,500 square feet and a walk-in pool and hot tub, granite counter tops, gym and game room, the buy is a great one … for the new owner.
Read more at http://www.eurweb.com/2012/10/nas-loses-georgia-home-to-foreclosure/#ojXB0CdmMPkvIpPJ.99