By CARICOM The CARICOM Secretariat and the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) join with the Government of Barbados, the CARCIOM negotiators and the broader Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) grouping in expressing its shock and sadness at the sudden passing of Dr. Hugh Sealy. Dr Sealy has been a key part of the […]
By Wayne Jordan Are you in the market for your very first home? If so, congratulations! Buying a home is an exciting milestone in anyone’s life. However, it can also be a bit daunting, especially if you’re on a tight budget. Don’t worry, this blog post will share five money-saving tips that will help you […]
The 133-page report lays out how bringing Black women from the margins to the center of policy discussions benefits the entire economy
New York, NY – December 29, 2019: U.S. Congresswoman Yvette Clarke addresses media at city officials respond to antisemitism at Brooklyn Public Library (Shutterstock) Washington, D.C. — Today, the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls released, “An Economy for All: Building a ‘Black Women Best’ Legislative Agenda” a 133-page comprehensive policy framework for how to […]
New York, New York USA – September 14 2021: Covid-19 Vaccine Promotional Sign at a Bus Stop along a Street in Midtown Manhattan of New York City next to a Yellow Cab (Shutterstock) By Michael Williams, The Conversation No one gave a second thought to the safety of dining out before the pandemic. Fast-forward to […]
By Linda S. Hohnholz, EturboNews Jamaica Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has painted a picture of Jamaica’s tourism industry as a sector booming with investment and arrivals as it emerges stronger and more resilient from the fallout caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In an upbeat Sectoral Presentation to Parliament yesterday (April 5), Mr. Bartlett […]
By Dylan Stableford, Yahoo News The Senate on Thursday voted 53-47 to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. Three Republican senators — Mitt Romney of Utah, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine — joined all 48 Democrats and two independents in voting to confirm Jackson to the nation’s highest […]
By Victoria Falk The Chamber Coalition, which comprises the New American Chamber of Commerce (NACC), the African American International Chamber of Commerce (AAICC), and the Hispanic American International Chamber of Commerce (HAICC), celebrated Women’s Month by holding a Bootcamp focusing on Women’s Leadership & Wellness. One of the topics was Caring for Yourself: Self-Care and […]
Photo by Wikicago “I had the pleasure of speaking with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson earlier this month and it became immediately clear why President Biden chose her. Her words, actions, and readiness clearly demonstrate that she has been preparing for this moment her entire life. From her work on the United States Court of Appeals for […]
By Gary W. Lewandowski Jr., The Conversation Early on, relationships are easy. Everything is new and exciting. You go on dates, take trips, spend time together and intentionally cultivate experiences that allow your relationship to grow. Then, somewhere along the way, life happens. One study on married couples in their 30s and 40s found that […]
Grammy statue at the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at the Nokia Theater on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Shutterstock) By Gardy Stein, ReggaeVille Following the awarding ceremony of the 64th Grammy Awards on Sunday [watch it here], we have witnessed an outpour of disrespect, abuse and hatred towards the winners that is simply […]