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GUYANA | Foreign Minister Slams OAS over Guyana’s adherece to democratic procedure

Guyana’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Karen Cummings has told the Organisation of American States (OAS) that her country’s laws and court decisions would “alone” be used to determine the outcome of the general and regional elections.

GUYANA | Foreign Minister Slams OAS over Guyana’s adherece to democratic procedure

By Denis Chabrol-Demerara Waves, WiredJA GEORGETOWN, Guyana, July 21, 2020 – Guyana’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Karen Cummings has told the Organisation of American States (OAS) that her country’s laws and court decisions would “alone” be used to determine the outcome of the general and regional elections. In apparent reference to calls by the OAS for […]

Trader Joe’s to change ‘racist’ packaging on international foods

Trader Joe’s to change ‘racist’ packaging on international foods

By Ben Kesslen, MSN The popular grocery chain has come under fire for its labeling of “international” food products, called “Trader José’s” or “Trader Ming’s.” A petition circulated online, gaining a few thousand signatures calling for the removal of “racist packaging.” Calling Chinese food products “Trader Ming’s,” the petition said, “belies a narrative of exoticism that […]

Jamaica | No Plans to Lock Gate on US Tourists, Despite COVID-19 Threat, Says Bartlett 

Jamaica | No Plans to Lock Gate on US Tourists, Despite COVID-19 Threat, Says Bartlett 

By Wiredja Newsdesk KINGSTON, July 20, 2020 – In the wake of an increase in the COVID-19 pandemic in US destinations from which the Caribbean gets its visitors, there is a lockdown order from the Bahamas banning travellers from the United States, but tourism minister Ed Bartlett says Jamaica has no such plans. In fact, […]