WASHINGTON — Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement about the White House Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence (AI): “Artificial Intelligence is here and developing at gale force speed compared to the glacial pace of government oversight. AI has promise for improving lives and society, […]
The eighth Caribbean Sustainable Energy Forum (CSEF 8) to be held ,in Jamaica next month will prioritize ,sustainable energy’s pivotal role in powering transportation in the ,region. Powering Transport is the theme ,of the forum, which is hosted by ,the CARICOM Secretariat and the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency ,(CCREEE), with financial […]
Photo Courtesy: Marketplace Excellence Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Kenneth Bryan has amplified the pivotal role of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SME) in the Caribbean’s economic landscape, highlighting their significance in generating jobs, fostering innovation, and contributing substantially to the region’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Delivering a profound message at the Caribbean Association […]
The Government of Saint Lucia has outlined recent strides in strengthening the foundation for sustained economic growth and wealth creation in Saint Lucia. In March 2023, the Ministry of Commerce and the Saint Lucia Development Bank officially launched the MSME Loan Grant Facility. The MSME Loan Grant Facility opens access to $10 million to finance […]
November will mark the 20th anniversary of Energy Awareness Month in Saint Lucia, under the theme “Get Involved! Renewable, Resilient and Affordable Clean Energy for the Future.” The month’s activities will begin with the launch and Private Sector Energy Fair at Constitution Park and William Peter Boulevard from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, […]
Photo Courtesy: One Fair Wage By One Fair Wage Press | October 27, 2023 The new One Fair Wage report reveals tipped workers in NY are facing alarming levels of wage theft, racial discrimination, and pandemic-induced challenges, with New York City now the last of the 3 largest US cities to maintain a subminimum wage […]
By Lucas A. Berenbrok, Colleen Culley, and Karen Steinmemetz Peter | October 26, 2023 The ramp-up to cold and flu season is a bad time for consumers to learn that some of their most trusted go-to products don’t actually work. An advisory committee to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration concluded unanimously in September 2023 that phenylephrine […]
By CARICOM Press The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) notes the decision of the Venezuelan National Assembly to conduct a popular referendum on defending Venezuela’s claim of the Essequibo. CARICOM further notes that two of the questions approved to be posed in the Referendum, if answered in the affirmative, would authorise the government of the Bolivarian Republic […]
Mexico City, 24 October de 2023 (PAHO)- During his visit to Mexico, the Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, underscored that the COVID-19 crisis brought to the fore the need to diversify the production of healthcare technologies to ensure equitable access and advance towards universal health in the Americas. During […]
Photos courtesy of Karen Fuchs The Reggae Marathon, for many, is the most transfixing event on the semi-professional running calendar. Urban marathons, such as the New York and London Marathon, force runners through blocks and boroughs of densely packed buildings and labyrinthian streets. “The magic moments of Jamaica, of running in Negril, involve having the […]