American Citizenship Day 2024: Date, History, Significance

American Citizenship Day 2024: Date, History, Significance

Every year, American Citizenship Day is observed on March 2 in Puerto Rico to commemorate the day that Puerto Ricans were granted U.S. citizenship in 1917. President Woodrow Wilson signed the Jones-Shafroth Act and granted statutory U.S. citizenship to the residents of Puerto Rico on this day. READ | International Rescue Cat Day Dates Year Date…

Adwa Victory Day 2024: Date, History, Significance

Adwa Victory Day 2024: Date, History, Significance

Adwa Victory Day is a national holiday and is observed on March 2 every year in Ethiopia. The day marks Ethiopia’s victory over Italy in the year 1896. Citizens pay tribute to their ancestors who supported present-day Ethiopians to ensure their independence from European rule by reaching into the streets, having parades, and telling old…

Texas Independence Day 2024: Date, History, Significance

Texas Independence Day 2024: Date, History, Significance

Texas Independence Day is observed on March 2, aimed at commemorating the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence on the same date in 1836. Inhabitants of Texas declared independence from Mexico and founded the Republic of Texas with the signing of this declaration by over 59 delegates. History On December 29, 1845, the United…

Read Across America Day 2024: Date, History, Significance

Read Across America Day 2024: Date, History, Significance

Every year, March 2 is observed as Read Across America Day, which is a day to celebrate our favorite activity. In 1998, The Day was established by the National Education Association (NEA) to support kids excited about reading. It falls each year on the birthday of beloved children’s book author Dr. Seuss. The day marks…

THA honours 3 ‘cultural giants’

TOBAGO BUREAU THREE of Tobago’s late cultural stalwarts were among 20 people honoured by the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) on Tuesday during Emancipation celebrations on the island. Chief Secretary Farley Augustine presented plaques posthumously to the family members of musician/songwriter Sherwin Cunningham, cultural activist and former Senate vice-president Rawle “Ax Back” Titus and musicologist…

Agostini’s completes Health Brands acquisition

Agostini’s has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Jamaican-based health company Health Brands ltd. In a notice of material change, Agostini’s said all conditions for the acquisition were met and the sale was completed on August 3. Health Brands is a pharmaceutical and personal care distribution company. Once a subsidiary of GraceKennedy Ltd…

Witco ends distribution contract with Ghany’s

The West Indies Tobacco Company (Witco) has ended its distribution agreement with Ghany’s Distribution Ltd. The announcement came in a notice of material change posted on the TT Stock Exchange’s website. “Witco thanks Ghany’s for its outstanding commitment to the tobacco industry during our long-standing relationship and wishes it success in its future endeavours,” Witco…

Cyber-bullying victim speaks out: Stronger laws needed for online predators

A 22-YEAR-OLD Freeport woman, who was the victim of cyber-bullying over the weekend, is calling for stronger legislation to deal with the intentional misuse of social media. The woman said she looked on in shock as multiple accounts on Instagram posted dozens of photos of teens and adults, some in compromising photos and videos, and…