Editorial credit: K2 images / Shutterstock.com By Kevin J. McMahon | The Conversation It almost sounds like a bad joke: What did the 78-year-old male senator say to the 69-year-old female justice? “RETIRE!” That’s effectively what happened recently when U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut suggested that Sonia Sotomayor – the first Hispanic and third woman Supreme Court […]
Recently, I was on a call exploring the intricacies of Diaspora engagement. In my preparation for the dialogue, I wanted to make sure I could explain Diaspora Engagement before I went on the show. Three of the more popular definitions of Diaspora engagements for Jamaica are strategy # 1) the government of Jamaica developing measures aimed […]
Photo courtesy: Department of Public Information By Department of Public Information President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali reaffirmed Guyana’s ongoing transformation and projected growth under the leadership of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government. President Ali was at the time delivering remarks at the opening of the party’s 32nd Congress, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre […]
Photo courtesy: DJ Khaled, jamaicans.com By jamaicans.com After over 5 years, renowned dancehall artist Buju Banton, born Mark Myrie, is back in the United States. The celebrated artist, known for hits like “Wanna Be Loved,” expressed his gratitude, declaring, “God is amazing.” In a surprise announcement made by DJ Khaled during a live Instagram video, Buju […]
By CARICOM (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Georgetown, Guyana) – Senior foreign affairs officials met via video conference anchored at the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat on April 29-30 to review and finalize the foreign policy matters that will be placed on the agenda of the 27th Meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) scheduled […]
By PAHO Washington, D.C. / Houston, May 1, 2024― The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today announced the signing of an agreement to strengthen cancer prevention and control initiatives across the Americas. The event took place in Washington, D.C., with leaders from both organizations. As part of the new agreement, […]
Photo courtesy: CARICOM By CARICOM (Via St Kitts and Nevis Information Service) Saint Lucia, 30 April 2024 – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr Terrance Drew, delivered a compelling address during the 68th Annual Health Research Conference, hosted by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) in St. Lucia, on April 25, 2024, highlighting […]
By PAHO Washington, D.C., 25 April 2024 (PAHO) – The president of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Ilan Goldfajn, and the director of the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO), Jarbas Barbosa, signed an agreement to accelerate the digital transformation of health services, strengthen primary healthcare, and enhance pandemic preparedness across Latin America and the Caribbean region. […]
By Mattea Bubalo & Hafsa Khalil | BBC News A recent outbreak of violence forced officials to move the ceremony from the National Palace to the outgoing prime minister’s office. Mr Henry agreed to step down last month after armed groups blocked his return to the country. Gangs now control most of the capital, Port-au-Prince. […]