ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, June 21, 2018 (CMC) – Grenada’s new Parliament building was officially opened, today, in a ceremony, attended by representatives of funding governments, regional leaders, parliamentarians and the general public. The opening follows the destruction of York House ...
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Caribbean-American Legislator Rejects US President Trump’s Family Separation Executive Order
By Nelson King CMC Correspondent NEW YORK CITY, New York June 21, 2018 (CMC) – Caribbean-American, Democratic New York City Councilor, Jumaane Williams, has rejected United States President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order that seeks to curtail the separation of ...
Read More »“Unfinished Business”: Reggae Performer, Busy Signal, Returns To “Groovin’ In The Park” On Sunday
By Dave Rodney Guest Writer NEW YORK CITY, New York June 21, 2018 — At last year’ epic “Groovin’ In The Park” extravaganza in New York, a perfect concert day in Roy Wilkins Park was blemished, as a number of ...
Read More »Four Tips To Prep Your House For The Real Estate Market
(NC) — Whether you’re selling or renting, it’s important that your home looks fresh and makes a good first impression with potential buyers or renters. Here are some tips to add value with little effort. Paint outdoor trim. The elements ...
Read More »Guyana’s Latest Scourge — An Alarming Increase In Femicide
By Yvonne Sam Social and Political Commentator In 2015, I wrote an article denouncing the rising rate of femicide in Guyana, and called on, not only the government, but also certain organizations, to make efforts to ensure that we stamped ...
Read More »Canadian Government Proposes Improving Black Health By Addressing Mental Health In The Community
By Yvonne Sam Social and Political Commentator OTTAWA, Ontario June 21, 2018 — I was recently invited to be part of one of several discussions — the initial steps in the planning phase — surrounding commitments made in the 2018 ...
Read More »Disney Cruise Line To Resume Calls To BVI
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, June 21, 2018 (CMC) – Tourism officials are bracing for a major boost in local tourism, with the scheduled return of Disney Cruise Line to the British Overseas Territory. According to Disney’s Executive Director of Marine ...
Read More »Barbados PM Discusses Appalling Loan Disbursement Rate With Inter-American Development Bank President
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, June 21, 2018 (CMC) – Prime Minister, Mia Amor Mottley, has expressed concern at Barbados’ disbursement rate of loans from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). She made the comments, yesterday, after a meeting with President of the IDB, ...
Read More »Exxon Mobil Makes Another Oil Discovery In Guyana
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, June 21, 2018 (CMC) – US-based oil giant, ExxonMobil, has struck oil, again, this time at the Longtail-1 exploration well, making this the eight successful discovery, since the company began drilling in Guyana. In a press release ExxonMobil’s ...
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