The CDC is investigating recalled eyedrops after infections cause death and blindness

The CDC is investigating recalled eyedrops after infections cause death and blindness

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it’s investigating a drug-resistant strain of bacteria that caused severe injuries in 68 patients, including three deaths, across the U.S. The CDC says most of the patients infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa reported using artificial tears or eyedrops. Ten different brands of ophthalmic drugs were involved in these […]

Company demands nurse repay all the money he’s earned — because he resigned, feds say

Company demands nurse repay all the money he’s earned — because he resigned, feds say

A man moved to the U.S. to work as a registered nurse but resigned after several months over safety and ethical concerns about his “grueling” working conditions, federal officials said. His resignation came too early for Advanced Care Staffing LLC, a nursing agency based in Brooklyn, which requires employees to work for them for at […]

Scammers Took Consumers for $8.8 Billion in 2022

Scammers Took Consumers for $8.8 Billion in 2022

By Peter White   Ever get an email about an extended car warranty or a free gift from Home Depot? What about online service to flush out malware from your computer? It’s hard to avoid these unsolicited offers. Fraudsters send texts, they call you on your phone, and sometimes use AI to mimic a relative’s […]

Apply NOW for MSME loans/grants

Apply NOW for MSME loans/grants

The Ministry of Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs issues its first call for applications for the Micro Small Medium Enterprise (MSME) Loan-Grant Facility on Monday, 20th March, 2023. The MSME Loan-Grant is an EC$10-million-dollar facility aimed at providing post COVID-19 pandemic relief to registered MSMEs. It is a combination of 70% grant […]

CIBC FirstCaribbean deepen ties with Upton Gardens Girls

CIBC FirstCaribbean deepen ties with Upton Gardens Girls

CIBC FirstCaribbean and the Upton Gardens Girls Centre leveraged the observance of International Women’s Day 2023 to forge a deeper bond between their institutions. On March 8th, the bank hosted a cocktail reception to celebrate female employees, while using it as a forum to expand their knowledge and understanding of the cross-cutting issues and social […]

Condition Asset Management Training for engineers, architects, and SALCC Engineering Tutors

Condition Asset Management Training for engineers, architects, and SALCC Engineering Tutors

This course trained participants to better assess government assets pre and post-disaster and will inform policymakers on the best use of finances in relation to a building asset. The National Integrated Planning and Programme Unit (NIPP) within the Department of Finance recently held a 2-week Building Condition Assessment and Asset Management train the trainer’s Course […]

Police given new powers in response to escalating crime

Police given new powers in response to escalating crime

Prime Minister and Minister for National Security Hon. Philip J. Pierre introduced the Suppression of Escalated Crime (Police Powers) Bill in the Lower House of Parliament on March 16, 2023, to provide the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force with expanded powers to respond to areas where crime has escalated. The Suppression of Escalated Crime (Police […]

St. Lucia gets 200 Commonwealth scholarships for YEA’s Digital Skills project

St. Lucia gets 200 Commonwealth scholarships for YEA’s Digital Skills project

The recently launched Youth Economy Agency, more commonly known as (YEA), has recorded its first week in office with eleven (11) loans and grants given to young entrepreneurs across the island. The agency, in collaboration with the Commonwealth Secretariat also took the opportunity to launch an all-new Digital Skills Training project targeting the nation’s youth. […]

CARICOM Strengthens Relations with Regional Third State Partners

CARICOM Strengthens Relations with Regional Third State Partners

Diplomatic relations between CARICOM and a Member State, as well as two third states, were strengthened on Tuesday, March 14 when CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett accredited three new ambassadors. The Secretary-General accepted the letters of credence of His Excellency Larry Vaughan, Ambassador of St Kitts and Nevis to CARICOM; His Excellency Itai Bardov, Ambassador […]

Bold Entrepreneur: Meet Precious Williams, A Phoenix Rising – A Woman on Fire

Bold Entrepreneur: Meet Precious Williams, A Phoenix Rising – A Woman on Fire

Precious Williams. Photo courtesy: Precious Williams By Pearl Phillip From being an unwanted child, homeless, and on the verge of suicide, Precious Williams is now a confident woman showing others how to be their best authentic selves as the CEO of Perfect Pitches by Precious, a company that helps clients solve their pitching, presentation, and […]

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