By Department of Public Information Guyana has been invited to attend the upcoming Group of Twenty (G20) Summit in Brasilia, Brazil in October, and will champion forest conservation and greater incentives for forested-rich countries. The G20 Summit is the meeting between the Heads of State or Governments of the member countries, who represent around 85 […]
Editorial credit: Wagner Santos de Almeida / Shutterstock.com By Matthew Smith | The Conversation One hundred years ago, the U.S. Congress enacted the most notorious immigration legislation in American history. Signed by President Calvin Coolidge, the Immigration Act of 1924 dramatically reduced immigration from eastern and southern Europe and practically barred it from Asia. How the law did […]
UB President Satish K. Tripathi signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Sir Hilary Beckles, vice chancellor of the University of the West Indies. Photo courtesy: Nancy J. Parisi By Laurie Kaiser | University at Buffalo BUFFALO, N.Y. — University at Buffalo President Satish K. Tripathi signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with leaders of the […]
Editorial credit: Ron Adar / Shutterstock.com By Comptroller Press Office New York, NY – New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and trustees of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS) today announced an investment of up to $60 million to preserve rent-stabilized housing units impacted […]
Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com A significant turn has occurred in the corruption investigation surrounding Mayor Eric Adams, as his former aide, Rana Abbasova, has reportedly begun cooperating with federal authorities. Abbasova, who previously served as Adams’s liaison to the Turkish community, is now providing valuable information to investigators probing into alleged misconduct during […]
Photo courtesy: Department of Public Information By Department of Public Information Visitors to Linden can now enjoy paddle-boarding in the Blue Lake with the launch of Elite Kayaking and Nature Tours’ latest offering. Owner Deon Anderson, speaking to media on Saturday, noted that his operations expanded after receiving a grant from the government, through the […]
Caribbean Week Spokesperson Rosa Harris. Credit: One Caribbean. NEW YORK, NY: The much-awaited Caribbean Week, hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), is scheduled to light up New York City from June 16-21, 2024. This event, a highlight on the calendar for travel industry professionals and enthusiasts alike, will be held at the InterContinental New […]
Patricia Affonso-Dass (center) with Barbados Minister of Tourism Ian Gooding-Edghill and Renée Coppin, Chairman of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association, in Montego Bay today. MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (May 20, 2024) – Patricia Affonso-Dass, Group General Manager of Ocean Hotels Group in Barbados, is the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Hotelier of the […]
A well-organized estate plan is a gift that extends far beyond material possessions; it’s a legacy of care and consideration for loved ones left behind. While the topic may seem daunting or even morbid to some, the peace of mind that comes with knowing your affairs are in order is invaluable. In this article, we’ll explore […]
Editorial credit: Dmytro Kurko / Shutterstock.com By BBC Haiti’s main international airport in Port-au-Prince has reopened, nearly three months after it was forced to shut due to deadly gang-related violence. A single commercial flight left the capital on Monday and later landed in Miami, Florida. More flights are expected this week. Haiti’s transitional authorities hope […]