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GEORGETOWN, Guyana CMC — The ruling People’s progressive Party /Civic (PPP/C) has warned supporters to be vigilant, as the country prepares for the general election on May 11. PPP/C leader and incumbent President Donald Ramotar, addressing a public meeting here ...

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent CMC — The Islamic State (IS), an Islamist rebel group claiming religious, political and military authority over all Muslims worldwide, has hacked the official website of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines government (www.gov.vc), a message appearing ...

KINGSTON, Jamaica CMC – Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has been asked to intervene in the current public health sector crisis, that has invoked the wrath of members of the Jamaica Medical Doctors Association (JMDA). President of the United Union ...

By Ajamu Nangwaya Guest Writer   “By what standard of morality can the violence used by a slave to break his chains be considered the same as the violence of a slave master?” —  Dr. Walter Rodney   The May ...

The entrepreneurial spirit may be taking a hit these days. Studies show members of the Millennial generation appear less interested than previous generations in starting their own businesses, preferring instead to find work with established companies. In 1989, 11.6 percent ...

By Lisa Vives IPS Correspondent   NEW YORK, New York (IPS) — Boko Haram, fleeing to a new hideout, has abandoned hundreds of women and girls in the Sambisa forest, where the high school girls from Chibok were initially taken ...

By Peter Richards CMC Caribbean Correspondent   PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad CMC – A three-day forum on the future of the Caribbean began here, on Tuesday, amidst concerns that a new paradigm is needed to take the region forward in ...

By A. D. McKenzie IPS Correspondent   PARIS, France (IPS) — Against the backdrop of civil unrest in Baltimore, Maryland, the fourth annual International Jazz Day was celebrated with events around the world and appeals for peace, unity and dialogue. ...

By Neil Armstrong PRIDE Contributing Writer   TORONTO, Ontario — The second African Canadian Summit has launched a Black voters campaign using the slogan and hashtag, #BlackVotesMatterCdn, in the lead-up to the upcoming federal general election. Held under the theme, ...

By Neil Armstrong PRIDE Contributing Writer   TORONTO, Ontario — Social media is abuzz with discussions about the demise of the popular community radio station, CHRY 105.5 FM, the rebranding of the station as Vibe 105 FM, and the letting ...