Editorial credit: yordanka caridad almaguer / Shutterstock.com By Esther Claudette Gittens Ernesto “Che” Guevara, an Argentine Marxist revolutionary, has become an enduring symbol of rebellion and change. His life and actions have inspired people worldwide, crossing the boundaries of gender, race, and nationality. This analysis explores the reasons behind the lasting appeal of Che Guevara’s […]
By Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist | AccuWeather Key Takeaways: •Beryl crossed a portion of the Windward Islands as an intense Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph Monday •Beryl is the strongest hurricane on record to hit portions of the Windward Islands so early in the season and the earliest 165-mph Category […]
Editorial credit: Here Now / Shutterstock.com NEW YORK, NY – On June 30th, the planned implementation date of congestion pricing in New York City pursuant to the Traffic Mobility & MTA Reform Act of 2019, adopted by the Legislature and signed by the then-Governor, which remains legally in-effect, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander and Professor Michael Gerrard […]
Photo courtesy: Guyana Department of Public Information By Guyana Department of Public Information Guyana and the United States have further solidified their partnership through continuous collaboration and investments, bolstering ties across key sectors and contributing to significant economic and social advancements. US Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot highlighted the robust ties in sectors including law […]
Photo courtesy: Guyana Department of Public Information By Guyana Department of Public Information As part of its commitment to transparency and accountability in the procurement process, the government plans to take a strong disciplinary approach to agencies that depart from the Standard Bidding Document. This warning comes on the heels of the $2.1 billion contract […]
Photo: Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. Editorial credit: Tennessee Witney / Shutterstock.com WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the extension and redesignation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months, from Aug. 4, 2024, to Feb. 3, 2026, due to extraordinary and temporary conditions in Haiti. The corresponding Federal Register Notice provides […]
Eric Adams. Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com By Katie Honan Mayor Eric Adams and Speaker Adrienne Adams shook hands Friday in a tepid ceremony celebrating an agreement on a $112.4 billion budget that they both said addressed some of the biggest issues for working-class New Yorkers. It’s the third annual budget passage from the […]
Photo: Caribbean Woman’s Health Association doula Christie George Alexis visits with client Samantha Gordon and her 11-month-old daughter, Sunday, at their Brooklyn office, June 17, 2024. Credit: Alex Krales/THE CITY By Max Rivera More than two years into a push by the Adams administration to expand access to maternal health, a program to provide free doula services […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens Calculating personal injury damages in vehicle accidents is a complex process involving multiple factors to ensure fair compensation. This analysis will cover the various components of damages, the methodologies used to calculate them, and the legal principles guiding these assessments. Introduction Personal injury damages aim to compensate victims for the losses […]
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali. Photo courtesy: Guyana Department of Public Information By Guyana Department of Public Information Although Guyana is rich in resources, the nation’s true strength lies in its ability to produce and export food globally. The government has developed an extensive agricultural plan that will be seamlessly integrated into the country’s overarching […]