By Nelson A. King By CMC Staff Writer WASHINGTON, DC Apr. 17, (CMC) – The United States continues to decry human rights practices in Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member-states, saying that many of them are still engaged in egregious practices that ...
Read More »Monthly Archives: April 2016
Genetic Resources To Fight Climate Change
By Justus Wanzala IPS Guest Writer NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 15, 2016 (IPS) – With Kenya’s meteorological records over the last 50 years indicating increased irregularity and variability in precipitation, the effects of changing climate are hitting hard. Rising temperatures as ...
Read More »Will The UN’s New Leader Stand For The Powerful Or The Powerless?
By Lyndal Rowlands IPS Guest Writer UNITED NATIONS, Apr 14, 2016 (IPS) – After hundreds of questions were posed to nine candidates vying for the role of United Nations Secretary-General this week, a lasting question remains; will the UN’s new ...
Read More »Land Tenure Still A Challenge For Women In Latin America
By Marianela Jarroud IPS Guest Writer SANTIAGO, Apr 13, 2016 (IPS) – Rural women in Latin America continue to face serious obstacles to land tenure, which leave them vulnerable, despite their growing importance in food production and food security. “Women ...
Read More »The Unknown Fate Of Thousands Of Abducted Women And Girls In Nigeria
By IPS Africa Desk Apr 15, 2016 (IPS) – The plight of 219 Chibok schoolgirls abducted two years ago is all too common in Nigeria’s conflict-affected north-eastern communities, and up to 7,000 women and girls might be living in abduction ...
Read More »Solid Financial Advice Can Help You With The Car Buying Process
(NC) Most Canadians don’t have enough cash in the bank to buy a car outright, so they must finance their purchase to eventually own the vehicle. Financial options include bank loans arranged through car dealerships, and loans or lines of ...
Read More »5 Ways To Be The Best You This Spring
(NC) The sun is shining, birds are chirping, and there’s a little more bounce in your step – everything is better when spring is here. Whether you’re looking to take up a new class, get to know your neighbours a ...
Read More »Questions To Ask Before Buying A Cottage
(NC) Cottaging is arguably the favourite summer pastime of many Canadians, so it’s no surprise that at some point many consider purchasing a cottage of their own. And while many think of it as a solid real estate investment, purchasing ...
Read More »Create A Beautiful And Functional Laundry Room
(NC) While doing laundry isn’t always the most fun task, updating your laundry room with creative storage solutions and attractive décor can make all the washing, drying and folding a little more enjoyable. Sharon Grech, colour and design expert for ...
Read More »Make Family Time An Active Affair
(NC) Setting a regular night for a family dinner is a great way to stay connected. However, if you and your children are spending too much time on screens, scheduling a weekly family physical activity is an equally effective way ...
Read More »