Renowned Haitian writer, painter, actor, and musician Frankétienne, known as the “father of Haitian letters,” has passed away at 88 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. A key figure in Haitian literature, he founded spiralism and wrote the first modern novel in Haitian Creole, “Dézafi.” Frankétienne was also a prolific painter, serving as Haiti’s culture minister and receiving France’s Order of Arts and Letters for his contributions to art and culture.
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Virgin Australia flies back onto the stock exchange as rescuer Bain Capital offloads part of holding
Virgin Australia has resumed trading on the stock exchange after more than five years, with shares opening above $3.10, a notable increase from the $2.90 price set during a partial sale by Bain Capital. CEO Dave Emerson highlighted a clear strategy and staff contributions in the airline's restructuring, while Bain retains a 40% stake and is set to benefit from significant fees and severance payments tied to their management of the company. Need More Context?...
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