The 4th fastest woman in the world, over 100 meters, is brand Ambassador for 1st National Bank. St. Lucian Julien Alfred was home for the holidays and used the opportunity to sign a partnership agreement and to begin her duties as Brand Ambassador. The announcement was made at a ceremony held in the bank’s boardroom […]
Porlamar, Venezuela. September 17th, 2016: Saint-Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves greets Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro at the Non-Aligned Movement Summit. (Shutterstock) With a booming oil industry and many spinoff developments, Guyana’s economy is expanding rapidly. And Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines Dr. Ralph Gonsalves believes that this expansion offers […]
On 3rd January 1966 Christopher Renwick opened the doors of Renwick and Company on 19 Bridge Street with a vision to meet the needs of the farming community. It eventually led to the branded agricultural supplies store, the Garden Center. A statement to valued customers, consumers, suppliers and stakeholders, the Managing Director Cheryl Renwick notes […]
Governor Kathy Hochul speaks at signing bills targeting hatred and intolerance, new education initiatives for people convicted of committing hate crimes in Governor’s office in New York on Nov 22 2022. (Shutterstock) By governor.ny.gov Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation establishing Carlos’ Law. The legislation (S.621B/A.4947B) amends the New York State Penal Law to increase the […]
By CARICOM A Happy New Year to you all! We usher in a most auspicious year for both the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and The Bahamas, as we both celebrate our 50th Anniversaries. For our Community, this milestone comes at a time when regional co-operation has never been more urgent and necessary. The shock of and […]
NEW YORK – The New York City Police Department (NYPD), the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT), NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC), and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) stood outside One Police Plaza today to announce major initiatives to crack down on speeding and drunk driving ahead of the holidays. Agency […]
This is a great little entrée or appetizer. Ideal for a romantic meal for two! By Scratch, AllRecipes.com Ingredients ½ sheet puff pastry 3 tablespoons butter ¼ pound mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed ½ cup crumbled goat cheese 4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley Directions Step 1 Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F […]
By Staff Writer, Jamaicans Jamaican dancehall artist Mr. Vegas, 47, who was born Clifford Smith in Kingston in 1974, has graduated from Florida International University (FIU) with a degree in Sociology/Anthropology and a minor in Hospitality Management. During his studies, he maintained a GPA of 3.9. He announced his achievement on Instagram with a post […]
By Jolanta Burke & Justin Laiti, The Conversation Although Christmas only lasts a few days each year, many of us spend months planning for it. But as enjoyable as all the parties and festivities might be, many people find they feel a bit burnt-out once the holidays have come and gone. This feeling has even […]
President of Suriname Chandrikapersad Santokhi, the outgoing chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), declared that the region made significant progress in his outgoing statement. He reflected on the past few months of 2022 and CARICOM’s achievements. He mentioned preparations to celebrate the 50th anniversary of signing the Treaty of Chaguaramas and the critical decision to […]