Editorial credit: Michael715 / Shutterstock.com On March 11th, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) featured Helen’s Daughters as part of celebrations for Commonwealth Day. The “Women of the Commonwealth” feature shone a global spotlight on the globally relevant work of our organization and our Executive Director, Keithlin Caroo-Afrifa. Mrs. Caroo-Afrifa believes that “through Helen’s Daughters, we’re […]
Editorial credit: Nelson Antoine / Shutterstock.com Fifty-eight successful participants of Cohort 2 of the Entrepreneurs Business Builder (EBB) program graduated in a moving virtual ceremony hosted by Republic Bank in collaboration with EBB partner BDP Associates. The program, themed “Championing HER Success,” was launched earlier this year on International Women’s Day. More than 500 women […]
On November 3, the TaiwanICDF and CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) signed a US$3 million contribution agreement for the CRAF-Women SMEs Program in St. Lucia. This program helps women small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Caribbean invest in renewable energy and energy-efficient facilities, unlocking women’s power to take the lead in transitioning the region toward […]
By Linda Nwoke, A CAW Exclusive The rate and number of deaths from Uterine cancer have considerably increased within the past twenty years. As of 2022, there are over 65,000 new cases and over 11,000 deaths from this form of cancer. Uterine cancer is now deemed one of the most common gynecological cancers. Medical explanations […]
A press statement from the media centre of the OECS says Canadian authorities are investigating “recent press reports about alleged challenges faced by women participating in the programme on a farm in Nova Scotia”. The OECS statement promises that the “outcome of due process would be communicated at the appropriate time”. Calls have also been […]
The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs is accepting applications for Cohort 2 of its scholarship program for new student admissions for the period October 10th to January 5th, 2023. There are opportunities for study in the following fields: Business plan writing, Action plan writing, Capital action plan writing and Project proposal writing. The Scholarship covers Full […]
New York, NY – July 28, 2022: Vice President Kamala Harris announced the formation of the Economic Opportunity Coalition to invest in underserved communities at Restoration Plaza. (Shutterstock) By Sir Ronald Sanders The fight for the post of leader of the ruling Conservative Party in Britain and for the presidency of the United States is […]
Uber Technologies Inc. is being sued by hundreds of women across the US who claim to have been assaulted by drivers on the platform. Women were “kidnapped, sexually assaulted, sexually battered, raped, falsely imprisoned, stalked, harassed or otherwise attacked” in their rides. It is claimed that Uber has known about the sexual misconduct of some […]
Seattle, WA, USA – May 14 2022: Supporters march at the Abortion-Rights rally. They are protesting the contents of the leaked Supreme Court draft highlighting the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade. (Shutterstock) By Sir Ronald Sanders The right of women in the United States to have an abortion, which has existed for 49 years, […]
By Victoria Falk The Chamber Coalition, which comprises the New American Chamber of Commerce (NACC), the African American International Chamber of Commerce (AAICC), and the Hispanic American International Chamber of Commerce (HAICC), celebrated Women’s Month by holding a Bootcamp focusing on Women’s Leadership & Wellness. One of the topics was Caring for Yourself: Self-Care and […]