
Nicholas Oakes
Columnist at SaltWire Network
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1 week ago |
intpolicydigest.org | Nicholas Oakes
The recently released IMF global growth projections place South Sudan at the top of the list, with an anticipated 27.2% GDP increase, followed closely by Guyana, projected to grow at a rate of 14.4%. On the surface, these figures suggest two countries poised to experience parallel oil-driven economic booms. Yet beneath this numerical alignment lies a story of two starkly divergent trajectories.
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2 months ago |
intpolicydigest.org | Nicholas Oakes
The fall of Bashar al-Assad in December has ushered in a new era for Syria, now under the leadership of transitional head Ahmed al-Sharaa. In a striking departure from his predecessor’s policies, al-Sharaa has signaled an interest in strengthening ties with the West. His outreach to nations such as Germany, France, and the United States stands in sharp contrast to the Assad regime’s long-standing alignment with Russia and Iran.
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2 months ago |
harnesslink.com | Nicholas Oakes
CHARLOTTETOWN, PE – It was triples all around for driver Marc Campbell and trainer Tammy Collings as the harness racing Winter Meet came to a close Saturday afternoon at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park. Collings kicked off her day winning race 5 in an open-length romp of 1:57 for Silver Spirit in line to O’Brien Award Future Star Finalist Brady Sweet as the 2-5 favourite.
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Jan 24, 2025 |
harnesslink.com | Nicholas Oakes
CHARLOTTETOWN, PE – Outrageous Song (Sportswriter) and harness racing driver Corey MacPherson will look for Red Shores Pace glory on the final program of the Winter Meet at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park. The capital oval has a 12-dash presentation starting at 12:30 P.M., with the Red Shores Pace carded as race 3. MacPherson will drive the Jackie Matheson trainee from post 6 in the $2,350 event for owner Shirley Weeks of Fredericton.
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Jan 18, 2025 |
harnesslink.com | Nicholas Oakes
CHARLOTTETOWN, PE – Merigo Magic (Tobago Cays) made his four-year-old debut a winning one for trainer-driver Adam Merner in the Saturday afternoon harness racing feature at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park. The $4,600 Preferred had Tony Too Tall (Driven by Myles Heffernan Sr.) bounce to the early lead from post 2 then released morning line favourite Blood Money (Marc Campbell) at the 28.2 opening quarter.
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RT @AceBarnsdale: Coming off a place finish on debut, Canada's winningest horse of 2021 goes again at Charlottetown tomorrow. (by @Nichola…

P.E.I. Standardbred Horse Owner’s Association banquet with guest speakers James and Anthony MacDonald tonight in Charlottetown. James MacDonald right off the hop- “I’ll try to keep my answers shorter (Than Anthony’s) so we’re not here until 4 in the morning.”

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