The St. Lucia Chamber will host the President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday 21st February 2024 from 12:30 p.m. His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali will speak on Opportunities to Do Business in Guyana. (The Fastest Growing Economy in the World) His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan […]
Photo courtesy: The New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO The NYC Labor Movement celebrated Tuesday night as Labor’s candidate Tom Suozzi won a decisive victory, securing his return to Congress as the Representative for New York’s 3rd Congressional District. Working families and supporters had reason to be proud: New York City union members made […]
By Linda Nwoke Many Americans are losing more money than ever to scammers, and recently, with the help of technology. In some cases, people have received fraudulent calls purportedly from reputable government institutions such as the Social Security Administration (SSA), the IRS, and utility companies. These calls, executed by impostors, threaten individuals with repercussions like […]
By PAHO | February 15, 2024 Washington D.C. 15 February 2024 – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has announced a new partnership agreement with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to help strengthen equitable access to cancer medications for children in Latin America and the Caribbean. The four-year agreement will focus on the provision of […]
By Leo Gilling Black History Month (African American History Month) is celebrated in February because it coincides with the birthday of two significant figures in America’s history. First, Abraham Lincoln, former President of the United States, was born on February 12th, and Frederick Douglass, a former enslaved African American, chose February 14th as his birthday. […]
By Curtis Williams and Marianna Parraga | February 14, 2024 | Reuters PORT OF SPAIN, Feb 14 (Reuters) – A week after an oil spill was first spotted near Tobago’s shore, portions of the stain are moving in opposite directions into the Caribbean Sea, the island’s emergency management agency (TEMA) said on Wednesday, putting the country’s neighbors on […]
Photo courtesy: Caribbean Travel Marketplace The Third Annual Caribbean Travel Forum and First Responsible Tourism Day will be included in this year’s activities in Montego Bay MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (February 13, 2024) – Registration is open for the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) 42nd annual Caribbean Travel Marketplace, scheduled from May 20-23, 2024, at […]
Listen to the interview with New York State Trial Lawyers Association President, David Scher, here: New York State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Chair of the NYS Senate Judiciary Committee, reintroduced the Grieving Families Act (2024-S8485) on Monday, landmark legislation that reforms and modernizes New York’s antiquated wrongful death statute. The legislature passed the bill with overwhelming bipartisan support […]
The two OECS Member States implementing Recycle OECS Model Demonstration Projects, have determined the mechanisms that are most feasible for the collection and processing of recyclable plastic in their countries. This milestone in is significant for the finalization of mechanisms under the technical pillar of the Recycle OECS Model, which focuses on a financially sustainable […]
Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre expressed his support for the Bank of Saint Lucia Global Investment Fund (the Fund) during his keynote address at the official launch on February 1, 2024. The Fund, an initiative aimed at enhancing investment opportunities and bolstering economic growth, garnered praise from Prime Minister Pierre for its innovative approach […]