New York, NY – February 28, 2020: Activists, advocates and council members rally ahead of City Council hearing on ICE escalating immigration enforcement at City Hall. (Shutterstock) By Linda Nwoke An article by the Pew Research Center (2020) notes that over 70% of voters in the United States believe elected officials don’t care about average […]
Officials from St. Lucia’s public and private Health Sector attended a presentation on Health financing, hosted by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs. The presentation was facilitated by Dr. Kester Nedd. He heads a consortium of companies, charged with the task of reviewing National Health Insurance within the region. Dr. Nedd believes that […]
NEW YORK CITY – APRIL 14 2015: Several hundred activists from Stop Mass Incarceration Network rallied at Union Square Park before marching to Lower Manhattan. Rev Calvin Butts III. (Shutterstock) NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement on the passing of Reverend Dr. Calvin Butts III: “It is with […]
By Linda Nwoke A lot has changed in New York and the city since the pandemic. Besides the post-traumatic impact of the pandemic, which has left many New Yorkers emotionally drained and financially strained, the city is still striving to recover at multiple levels, with highs and lows in specific sectors. Some areas used in […]
More than 86 percent of global CEOs anticipate a recession to hit over the next 12 months with 58 percent expecting it to be mild and short, according to KPMG’s recent CEO Outlook report. The flagship report, which is in its eighth staging, asked more than 1,300 CEOs at some of the world’s largest businesses […]
Entrepreneurs from Babonneau and surrounding areas participated in a Business Forum organized by the Ministry of Commerce as part of its sensitization drive. The Babonneau Business Forum was the fourth held by the Ministry. It focused on the support services and programs offered by various Ministries and Business Support Organizations on the island. The Forum […]
Tossed in honey garlic sauce, garnished with signature herbs, and spices & served in a waffle cone, Salmon Bites, is one of the many delicacies you’ll enjoy at PiCH Restaurant, Bar & Lounge. Located at 774 Flatbush Avenue, PiCH is an emblem for People of Caribbean Heritage. The newly opened restaurant offers a familiar assortment […]
For the third season in a row, the National Basketball Association, (NBA), will reportedly not be randomly testing players for marijuana—a policy that insiders expect could become permanent. The Dominica government says it expects to table legislation that will give effect to the establishment of a cannabis industry by next year. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit […]
The Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce (DAIC) invites its Members, Exporters, Importers, and other all with interest in leveraging the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) and Market Intelligence tools to attend this 3-Part Series hosted on October 19th, November 9th and December 13th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM via Zoom. Economic Partnership Agreements are good […]
The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) is commemorating the success of the Inaugural ‘Say Yes to Saint Lucia’ Global Romance Summit held here from October 13th -17th 2022. Journalists from leading publications Essence, Weddings and Honeymoons Digital and Magazine, and The Grio joined scores of locally based and visiting Travel Advisors from Saint Lucia’s top […]