Separation and divorce are emotionally challenging experiences that often involve not only the division of assets but also the separation of social circles, including friends. While many aspects of a separation or divorce can be legally negotiated, determining who gets the friends can be a complex and delicate matter. This essay explores the dynamics surrounding […]
Police officers talk with a person who was swiping in subway riders at Penn Station, Dec. 9, 2022. Credit: Hiram Alejandro Durán/THE CITY By Jose Martinez | March 6, 2024 Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced the latest in a series of subway safety initiatives, placing MTA police officers, state troopers and 750 National Guard members at […]
Photo courtesy: OECS Media Wednesday, March 6, 2024 — Grenada, Saint Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines are the three participating member states of the Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) project—a regional, World Bank-funded project that will focus on strengthening the tourism, fisheries, and waste management sectors to enable greater sustainability both […]
By eTurboNews Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) took home top honors last night winning 1st place for the People’s Choice Award during the DC Embassy Chef Challenge held at Union Station in Washington D.C. on Thursday, March 7. This marks the third time that Barbados has been a winner in the competition. Representing Barbados were […]
Editorial credit: A.PAES / Shutterstock.com By Vanessa Buschschlüter | BBC News Soldiers have been deployed to defend the airport of the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, from an assault by armed gangs. Witnesses reported hearing shots ringing out in the vicinity of Toussaint Louverture Airport as security forces clashed with armed men. The gangs’ aim is to […]
The majority of Caribbean economies are on the rebound says Director of Economics at the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Mr. Ian Durant. Speaking at the Bank’s Annual News Conference on February 20, 2024, the Bank’s chief economist stated that “CDB forecasts an average growth rate of 8.6% for its 19 Borrowing Member Countries in 2024, […]
By Tameka Heath-Harding | jamaicans.com At just seven years old, Ashton O’Kola is already a name to remember in the golfing world. Born to Jamaican parents, O’Kola, who turns eight on April 5, has made significant waves in the sport, participating in tournaments across the globe. His early start in golf at the tender age […]
By PAHO | March 4, 2024 Bridgetown, Barbados 4 March 2024 (PAHO) – Creative Play, a new initiative from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness of Barbados, aims to address the growing issue of overweight and obesity in children through the development of innovative approaches to encourage physical activity […]
Photo courtesy: WiredJA By WiredJA News Team KINGSTON, February 25, 2024 – The reggae world is draped in mourning with the passing of Peter Anthony Morgan, the soulful lead singer of the Grammy award-winning reggae ensemble Morgan Heritage, at the tender age of 46. His family shared the somber news of his departure on Sunday […]
The President of Guyana Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali is inviting Saint Lucia and the business community take advantage of the dramatic transformation that Guyana is about to experience after the discovery of vast amounts of oil there. The President says Guyana is this not using this exclusively for its progress but to spur sustainable and […]