Getting Women into Leadership

Getting Women into Leadership

Numerous studies have shown that women make up about half of the workforce, including in professional roles. However, women aren’t promoted at the same rates, meaning only a fraction to upper-level management and executive officers are women. The Balance Careers talked to Global Chief Executive Officer Susan Lucas-Conwell of Great Place to work about how […]

Why is Laventille East Being Silenced in Parliament?

By Ravi Maharaj

Why is Laventille East Being Silenced in Parliament?

The Red House, seat of the Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Port of Spain, Trinidad (Photo: Shutterstock.com) Every single Member of Parliament, whether they sit on the Government benches or in Opposition, is essentially the spokesperson for the constituents of the district which elected them. As such, they have a responsibility, or […]

Cyclone Idai: Mozambique survivors desperate for help

BBC News

Cyclone Idai: Mozambique survivors desperate for help

Floodwaters have cut off roads and knocked down buildings (Photo: AFP) So far 200 people have been confirmed dead in the southern African country, along with another 100 in neighbouring Zimbabwe, but the death toll could be much higher. Those who survived the disaster have had little reprieve to mourn the loss of their loved […]

Haitian Government Collapses

Haitian Government Collapses

Prime Minister Jean Henry Ceant taking the oath of office six months ago (Photo: CMC) PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, (CMC) — Six months after being sworn into office, the government of Prime Minister Jean-Henry Céant was forced out of office Monday after the Lower Chamber of Deputies voted overwhelming to censure the administration. The move […]

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez Unveils Justice 2020 Reform

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez Unveils Justice 2020 Reform

(L. to R.) Former NYS Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, and Medgar Evers College President Dr. Rudy Crew Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced a groundbreaking initiative to transform Brooklyn’s justice system into a progressive model designed to keep Brooklyn safe and strengthen community trust.  The Justice 2020 reforms were developed following months […]

CARICOM condemns terrorist attack in New Zealand

CARICOM condemns terrorist attack in New Zealand

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — The 15-member Caribbean Community (Caricom) grouping Friday said it is “shocked and appalled” at the attack on two mosques in New Zealand by a 28-year-old gunman, who opened indiscriminate fire at worshippers, some as they were kneeling at prayer. At least 49 people have been killed and 40 others wounded. “The […]

The Aftermath of the Public Advocate Race

by Eli Valentin (gothamgazette.com)

The Aftermath of the Public Advocate Race

Melissa Mark-Viverito & Jumaane Williams (photo: William Alatriste/City Council) The public advocate special election has come and gone. The implications of the results will be felt for years to come. Yet there is a debate over whether the position of public advocate should even exist. But it is here and the last two to hold […]