American bully history, is written large in Cuba!

America used to be a model of democracy in the world. Didn’t the early settlers in what is now known as the United States of America (USA), revolt against their mother country, England for independence, freedom and democracy?

From primary school, I was fascinated by the American history: The Boston Tea Party;  the American War of independence; the catchy slogan of, “Taxation without representation is tyranny!” The biggest blot in  American history was the slave trade; the capture and/or buying and selling of Africans as slaves!

Slavery was abolished by Abram Lincoln after a bitter civil war. Abe Lincoln ranks highest amongst American presidents! He impressed me by vowing to abolish slavery before he became president and kept his word. He is the man who defined democracy as, “Government of the people, by the people, for the people!”

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Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...

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