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Guyana Celebrates Gandhi’s Legacy Of Non Violence, Truth, And Social Justice.

Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings offer valuable solutions that can be used to address the current crisis over global food insecurity. That is the opinion of Guyana’s  President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made during the Ghandhi’s birthday ceremony this week. Ali has recently written a book on the subject of global food insecurity. The ceremony took place […]

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Orange Is The New Blue.

Barbados’ traditional economic drivers, sugar, tourism, and international business have played a significant role in Barbados’ social and economic development, but now it is time to tap into the orange economy as a major transformative sector. That is the view of Barbados’s Minister in Economic Affairs, Senator Chad Blackman in a recent discussion about   the […]

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Cuban Party Paper Critical Of US Government And Gun Laws.

In their coverage of the U.S. presidential election, countries with government-controlled media such as Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela have been rather scathing about the  American system of government and, to some degree, the candidates themselves. Following the two assassination attempts targeting Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, Cuban state-run newspaper Granma ran a headline, “The guns speak […]

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Indians Ho-Hum About Harris Running For US President.

 US presidential candidate Kamala Harris is of both Jamaican and Indian heritage, but in which country is her candidacy attracting the most support? In Jamaica, Kamala Harris’s presidential bid is generating a mix of excitement and pride, especially in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, where her father hails from. Many Jamaicans view her candidacy as a […]

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Dominican Republic To Deport 10,000 Haitians Weekly, Will Build Secure ‘Repatriation Camps’.

The Dominican Republic announced on Wednesday its plan to begin large-scale deportations of Haitians residing illegally in the country, with a goal of expelling as many as 10,000 individuals per week. Government spokesperson Homero Figueroa on behalf of President Luis Abinader explained that the decision was prompted by what the government perceives as too many […]

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National Minimum Wage Implemented In St. Lucia

St. Lucia – The Department of Labour is pleased to announce that effective October 1, 2024, the long-anticipated national minimum wage has officially come into effect. As per the new regulations, the minimum wage is set at $6.52 per hour, or $1131.00 monthly. This milestone marks a significant step towards ensuring fairness and equity in […]

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Today Is World No Alcohol Day

St. Lucia – The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs is proud to join the global community in observing World No Alcohol Day on October 02, 2024 This day, recognized by the World Health Organization, aims to raise awareness about the negative health impacts of alcohol consumption, particularly its misuse and abuse while promoting […]

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Activities Announced For Menopause Awareness Month

Nassau, The Bahamas – October is recognized as Menopause Awareness Month and a press conference was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, to announce activities that will be held to educate the public on menopause. “We want to remind everyone that menopause effects every woman and yet many women […]

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Nevis Investment Opportunities, Financial Services Featured At 2024 STEP LATAM Conference In Argentina

Charlestown, Nevis – Delegates at the 2024 STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) LATAM (Latin America) Conference were able to get valuable information about the investment opportunities that exist in the island of Nevis, as a direct result of the participation of a delegation of experts from the Nevis Island Administration (NIA). The conference was […]

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Prime Minister Dr. Drew Strengthens Educational Ties During Visit To Southern University And A&M College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, commenced a fruitful visit to Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on October 02, 2024, and engaged in discussions aimed at enhancing educational collaborations between the university and the Federation, focusing on creating opportunities for student exchange programmes and advancing research […]

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