By Nelson A. King US Correspondent WASHINGTON, D.C. CMC – United States authorities have released the “last substantial” package of regulations to combat offshore tax evasion in the Caribbean, saying the measures were also necessary to implement the Foreign Account ...
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US Says It Offered Cuba Solution To Banking Woes
WASHINGTON, D.C. CMC – The United States Department of State says it had found a “workable solution” to the banking dilemma that prompted Cuba to suspend its consular services in the US. But the department claimed that Cuba decided not ...
Read More »Is Dr. Rowley Too Black To Become Trinidad’s PM?
By Lincoln Depradine Pride Contributing Writer I’ll wager that Fitzgerald Hinds, the former People’s National Movement (PNM) senator of Trinidad & Tobago, must still be reeling from left and right jabs and the uppercuts he received from the pens and ...
Read More »The Benefits Of Pet Ownership Is A Two-way Street
NC – There’s nothing like having a furry friend to change your outlook on life. Pet owners get it. Our pets pick us up when we’re down, help us relax when things get stressful, and make us laugh with all ...
Read More »Wellness Tip: Causes And Treatment Options For Muscle Cramps
Submitted by Dr. George Traitses A muscle cramp can bring a jogger to his knees or elicit the fear of drowning in a swimmer; however, athletes are not the only individuals to experience a muscle cramp or spasm. According to one ...
Read More »All’s Fair In Love And War!
Nowadays, the common saying among men is that they “do not really want a relationship!” Really now, what exactly does that mean, one must ask? My question has always been, “Then why allow me to get emotionally involved with you ...
Read More »Watch For Signs Of Oral Cancer
NC – Dental hygienists say that we can all play an active role in reducing the risks of developing oral cancer. Our own actions can improve treatment outcomes through early detection and lifestyle choices. Oral cancer is the 13th most ...
Read More »Salmon with Spicy Coconut Sauce
1 tbsp vegetable oil 4 (6 ounces each) salmon fillets ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 1 red onion, thinly sliced ¼ tsp cayenne pepper 1 can (13.6-ounce) unsweetened coconut milk 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 roasted red pepper, sliced ...
Read More »Easy Lemon Donut Holes
Donut Holes: 1 can Pillsbury Grands Homestyle Biscuits (8 biscuits) Vegetable oil, for frying Lemon Sugar Topping: 1 cup granulated sugar 2 tsp lemon zest (from 1-2 lemons, depending on size) Lemon Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar 4 tbsp fresh ...
Read More »Spinach Tart with Olive-Oil Cracker Crust
Crust: ¾ cup whole-wheat flour ¾ cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp coarse salt 2 tbsp sesame seeds 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup water Filling: 1 ½ pounds (about 14 packed cups) spinach, stems trimmed, rinsed well 1 tbsp ...
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