By Samantha Maldonado, THE CITY Splitting 31 to 20, those voting in favor cited the high cost of housing, while opponents raised concerns about funding and who will ultimately benefit. A divided City Council gave the go-ahead Thursday on an update of the city’s zoning codes projected to create new capacity to construct up to […]
By Amir Khafagy, Documented NY Newly arrived from Guyana and with a pregnant wife at home, Jermaine Cranmore, 34, was looking for a job. Sipping on a drink at a local cafe in Richmond Hill, Queens, Cranmore struck up a conversation with a fellow countryman. As it turned out, his new acquaintance happened to be […]
Another CARICOM Member State has ratified the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement). Saint Lucia deposited its Instruments of Ratification on 26 November 2024, joining Belize and Barbados in ratifying the BBNJ […]
By Juergen T Steinmetz,eturbonews The Ageless Tourism collection is a new group of hotels and destinations that better attract, serve, and retain the business of 60+ travelers. Ageless Tourism reminds the travel and tourism industry to recognize this demographic’s immense economic potential and unique needs. The Ageless Tourism Recognition Program has emerged as a crucial initiative for […]