By CMC News A flagship project from St. Lucia aimed at scaling up ridge-to-reef restoration of unique ecosystems and tapping blue economic growth to help island communities rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic is among ten ground-breaking efforts from around the globe recognized by the United Nations. The UN said the project classified as the “Small […]

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s) 14ymedio, Havana, 13 December 2022 — On Tuesday, the Madrid-based organization, Prisoners Defenders (PD) launched a harsh critique toward the governments of Mexico, Italy and Qatar for contracting Cuban professionals in “conditions of slavery.” The temporary migration program for health professionals to “friendly nations” is nothing more than the main source of hard currency […]

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By Claudia Rebaza and Sophie Tanno, CNN CNN  —  One week into her presidency, Peru’s new President Dina Boluarte is battling to contain widespread protests that erupted after the ousting of former President Pedro Castillo. She is the country’s sixth president in less than five years. Boluarte announced Tuesday the government will set up a […]

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson delivers a speech during an engagement to mark the completion of the Elizabeth Line at Paddington Station in London, Britain, May 17, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo LONDON, Dec 14 (Reuters) – Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been paid more than 1 million pounds ($1.24 million) to deliver four […]

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By Moira Warburton WASHINGTON, Dec 14 (Reuters) – Puerto Ricans could move a step closer to a referendum on whether the island should become a U.S. state, an independent country or have another type of government when the House of Representatives votes Thursday on a bill outlining the process. A House committee approved the Puerto […]

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By Gabriel Stargardter COMENDADOR LEVY GASPARIAN, Brazil, Dec 13 (Reuters) – When four federal police officers came to arrest Roberto Jefferson, a close ally of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, the veteran politician made clear he was going nowhere. “Run,” he told them. “You’re going to get hurt.” The former federal lawmaker then threw three adulterated […]

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By Gustavo Palencia TEGUCIGALPA, Dec 14 (Reuters) – Honduras said it will sign a preliminary agreement with the United Nations on Thursday to establish an anti-corruption commission, delivering on one of President Xiomara Castro’s key campaign pledges. Castro met with U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres in New York on Wednesday, wrapping up talks which began […]

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NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (December 14, 2022) — The following is an announcement from the Ministry of Human Resources in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) regarding the availability of financial assistance for persons who would like to pursue tertiary education. The Ministry of Human Resources is pleased to inform you that we are now accepting applications […]

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NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis invites graduates of Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College, (CFBC) as well as the Nevis Sixth Form College, to apply for University of Virgin Island scholarships. Persons who may have graduated years ago are certainly welcome to apply. Scholarships are only available to graduates who are interested in undertaking […]

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By CMC News The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says it has provided 1.17 million doses of oral cholera vaccines to Haiti as cases continue to rise in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country. It said the Evichol vaccine was provided by the International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision (IGC), which manages the global cholera vaccine […]

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