Editorial credit: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com By Center for Health Journalism A new federal rule to keep medical debt off of credit reports should benefit women, African Americans and people with disabilities who disproportionately suffer credit hits from unpaid medical bills, reports Darreonna Davis at The 19th. The proposed rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau […]
Photo: Prime Minister Mark Phillips at the ceremony at Enmore, East Coast Demerara on Sunday. Photo courtesy: Department of Public Information. By Department of Public Information Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips has underscored the steadfast commitment of the PPP/C Government in advocating for the rights of workers nationwide, ensuring they are treated with the […]
Editorial credit: Shutterstock On June 14, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify how prospective adoptive parents (PAPs) can adopt a child through the Hague Adoption Convention process. This policy manual update affirms our commitment to the standards and principles of the Hague Adoption Convention, including safeguards to protect […]
By DEC Press Office New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for Tuesday, June 18, 2024, for ozone to include the New York City Metro, Lower Hudson Valley, and Western New York regions. The […]
By Government of Barbados Death, inevitably, brings with it sadness — but it also provides a moment for pause and reflection that so often can serve to blunt the effects of that sadness. Today, on behalf of the Government and people of Barbados, I pause to reflect on the passing of a dear friend, Herbert […]
Photo: President of Barbados, Her Excellency The Most Honorable Dame Sandra Mason (right), presents centenarian Mohini Kessuram with a bouquet of flowers. (T. Barker/BGIS). Courtesy: BGIS By Barbados Government Information Service It was a dream come true for Mrs. Morhini Kessuram, who celebrated her 100th birthday, on June 15, 2024, at her home, surrounded by […]
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) finance minister and central bank governors will meet next week ahead of the annual heads of government meeting in Grenada in July to discuss using Afreximbank’s Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) to make trade payments in the region. CARICOM Chairman and Guyana’s President Dr Irfaan Ali told the 31st Afreximbank Annual […]
Edmond Brown. Photo courtesy: Caribbean Business Report There is sadness in Grenada as Edmond Brown, who was the last founding member of the Grenada Chocolate Company has died. The Grenada Chocolate Company in an online post said he passed away this morning. In its condolence message, the company said Edmond’s unwavering commitment and passion for […]
The Government of St Kitts and Nevis is moving ahead with the establishment and operationalization of its Continuing International Due Diligence (CIDD) Unit, a move that underscores efforts towards strengthening the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Program and protecting the country’s reputation internationally. The new CIDD unit will be headed by former Commissioner of the Royal […]
The Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce (DAIC) will host an innovative training opportunity for microentrepreneurs and small business owners. It will take place June 25-28 at the Prevo Cinemall for an exclusive workshop featuring the Micro Business Game. The Micro Business Game is an interactive training tool that simulates real-world business scenarios. Participants will […]