By PAHO | Editorial credit: Nandani Bridglal / shutterstock.com Washington, D.C., 12 February 2025 (PAHO) – A new report from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reveals that sodium/salt consumption levels in the Caribbean are twice as high as recommended, contributing to the development of cardiovascular diseases and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The report underscores […]
Editorial credit: wisely / shutterstock.com NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today released a guide to help New Yorkers use the state’s Exempt Income Protection Act (EIPA) to protect their money from debt collectors. The EIPA is a state law that prevents debt collectors from draining consumers’ bank accounts, leaving them unable to cover […]
By Attorney General’s Press Office Big Chief Smoke Shop in Bay Ridge Fined for Selling Unregulated Cannabis Products and Ignoring Orders to Stop Operating without a License NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James secured a $6 million judgment against the owner of Big Chief Smoke Shop (Big Chief), an unlicensed cannabis store […]
By dpi.gov.gy President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has underscored the significance of Guyana’s ambitious economic diversification strategy even as global economic shocks is anticipated due to policy changes in the United States and its influence on major economies. During Sunday’s episode of the Energy Perspective Podcast, President Ali said while Guyana is among the fastest […]
By Caricom.org The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) continues to play a significant role in supporting Haiti, including advocating with the international community for increased funding for security and humanitarian relief in Haiti, Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) for Foreign and Community Relations within the CARICOM Secretariat, Ms Elizabeth Solomon has said. In an interview ahead of the 48th […]
By PAHO | Editorial credit: Chad Robertson Media / shutterstock.com Ecuador will be among the first countries to receive a shipment 11 February 2025, Geneva / Memphis — The World Health Organization (WHO) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have commenced distribution of critically-needed childhood cancer medicines in 2 of 6 pilot countries, through the Global […]
By Amara Campbell, Photo credit: AssociatesTimes The 14th Global Blockchain Congress in Dubai provided a platform for global investors and leaders to explore new business opportunities. St Kitts and Nevis: Dr Denzil Douglas, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Investment and Economic Development represented St Kitts and Nevis at the 14th Global Blockchain Congress held at […]
The ‘Everything Vincy Expo 2025’ (EVEP) will be showcased at St Vincent’s 3.6-acre Diamond Industrial Estate from October 23 to 27. Nadine Agard-Juillerat, Director of Export at INVESTSVG, stated that the event will feature more than 100 Vincentian businesses alongside over 100 regional entrepreneurs and innovators. “The venue will host approximately 150 domestic participants and […]
By winnmediaskn, Photo credit: St. Kitts Nevis Anguilla National Bank Limited St. Kitts and Nevis – The St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank Group of Companies is pleased to announce an exciting initiative to observe the 2025 International Day of Education global theme, “AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation.” As part of […]
Underscoring the pressing need for energy transformation in the Eastern Caribbean, the Honourable Kerryne James, Minister of Climate Resilience, the Environment, and Renewable Energy, set the tone for the Council of Ministers’ Energy deliberations, emphasising the critical nature of the region’s energy transition. The meeting was under the theme ‘Sustainable Energy: Creating Opportunities for Reinventing […]