Jamaica vs USA: The Historical Track & Field Rivalry

Jamaica vs USA: The Historical Track & Field Rivalry

By Denzil Wilks | jamaicans.com The Paris Games are fast approaching, and the centuries-old rivalry between Jamaica and the USA is on full display across social media. The seeming media bias and exaggerated pronouncements hyping USA track and field athletes like Noah Lyles and Sha’carri Richardson, clear favorites to medal, have raised the ire of Jamaicans. In our […]

Guyana, USA Maintains Strong Partnership, Cooperation

Guyana, USA Maintains Strong Partnership, Cooperation

Photo courtesy: Guyana Department of Public Information By Guyana Department of Public Information Guyana and the United States have further solidified their partnership through continuous collaboration and investments, bolstering ties across key sectors and contributing to significant economic and social advancements. US Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot highlighted the robust ties in sectors including law […]

U.S.-Africa Trade Program Must Be More Than ‘Symbolic,’ U.S. Trade Chief Says

U.S.-Africa Trade Program Must Be More Than ‘Symbolic,’ U.S. Trade Chief Says

By Joe Bavier | November 4, 2023 JOHANNESBURG, Nov 4 (Reuters) – The United States is looking for a “more useful and effective” trade program with Africa, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said on Saturday, as talks are underway to update a two decade-old duty free initiative. The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which grants […]