TORONTO, Ontario, CMC – Canadian banks with operations in the Caribbean say, a combination of lower oil prices and cost-cutting is poised to help improve their operations. While the banks brace for loan losses and lower revenues in Western Canada, ...
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How To Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
Submitted by Dr. George Traitses “The idea that Alzheimer’s is entirely genetic and unpreventable is perhaps the greatest misconception about the disease,” says Gary Small, M.D., director of the UCLA Center on Aging. Researchers now know that Alzheimer’s, like heart ...
Read More »Spicy Curried Lentils
2 medium shallots, quartered 1 can (6-ounce) tomato paste 1 jalapeño chile, stemmed 4 slices (thick) peeled ginger 2 cloves garlic, peeled 2 tsp. ground cumin 2 tsp. ground coriander 2 cups vegetable broth 1 ½ cups lentils, picked over ...
Read More »Rosemary Chicken
4 (1 ¼ pound) chicken thighs 1 ½ tbsp. fresh rosemary leaves, chopped 1 tsp. grated lemon zest 1 tsp. kosher salt ½ tsp. freshly ground pepper Olive oil cooking spray 2/3 cup dry white wine Preparation: Remove bones and ...
Read More »Almond-Crusted Tilapia
2 lemons 2 tbsp. olive oil ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. coarsely ground black pepper 4 (6 ounces each) tilapia fillets ¼ cup sliced natural almonds 1 small onion, chopped 1 bag (12-ounce) trimmed fresh green beans 1 package (10-ounce) ...
Read More »8 Good Reasons To Take Your Pet To The Vet For Checkups
NC – One thing is certain no matter whether you’re a dog person or a cat person: you love your furry pal. In fact, a Western Financial Group study showed that half of Canadians with pet insurance purchased a policy ...
Read More »No Payment For CLICO Policy Holders: BIFA President
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The President of the Barbados Investors and Policyholders Alliance (BIPA), June Fowler, says policy holders with the cash-strapped CLICO insurance company will not be receiving pension payments this month. She says this is due to a ...
Read More »Jamaica Government Gives Clearance For CWC To Take Over Columbus International Local Operations
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Jamaica government says it has given the green light to Cable and Wireless Communications (CWC) for the control of Columbus Communications Jamaica Limited (Flow) and Columbus Networks Jamaica Limited (CNJL) from their parent company, Columbus ...
Read More »Jamaica Government Will Help Local Investors Move Into Cuba
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Jamaica government says it is prepared to assist local investors wishing to explore opportunities in Cuba, as the United states moves to re-establish diplomatic relations with the Caribbean country after several decades. Junior Foreign Affairs ...
Read More »Cuban Diplomacy Looks Towards Both Brussels And Washington
Photo Above: The EU delegation building in Havana. The Cuban government will restart talks towards a bilateral agreement on cooperation in March. Photo credit: Jorge Luis Baños. By Patricia Grogg Cuba Correspondent HAVANA, Cuba (IPS) – Cuba has decided to ...
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