By Yvonne Sam Social and Political Commentator It is utterly imperative that teachers/educators fully understand that children begin school at various levels. I am a former secondary school teacher, having taught for almost three decades in the public school system. ...
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One Step At A Time
By Ettie Rutherford Contributing Writer The old adage, “Do not bite off more than you can chew”, reminds us to “take it easy”. This is so important in this fast-paced world, in the which we live. So, although yesterday was ...
Read More »The Mueller Report: Will The Real Colluders Please Stand?
By Yvonne Sam Social and Political Commentator The Democrats should not look askance, but start working work on improving their 2020 chance. Both the judge and the jury are out. Special Counsel, Robert Mueller, did not find that the Trump ...
Read More »Jamaica To Feature In Latest James Bond Film
KINGSTON, Jamaica, April 1, 2019 (CMC) – Tourism Minister, Edmond Bartlett, says he will be meeting with the producers of the 25th James Bond movie — in England, next week — with a view to having some parts filmed on ...
Read More »Trinidad Government Denies Involvement In The Colonial Life Insurance Company
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago, April 2, 2019,( CMC) – The Trinidad and Tobago government has denied involvement in the operations of the financially-strapped Colonial Life Insurance Company (CLICO), saying that it had ended all involvement with the company, ...
Read More »Fly Jamaica Airways Sends Workers Home
KINGSTON, Jamaica, April 2, 2019 (CMC) – The Jamaica-based Fly Jamaica Airways says it is making all staff redundant, as of last Sunday, saying the lack of planes to carry out operations has left it, without any other alternative. In ...
Read More »Montego Bay’s “Hip Strip” Renamed Jimmy Cliff Boulevard
KINGSTON, Jamaica, April 2, 2019 (CMC) – Jamaica’s Culture Minister, Olivia Grange, says the renaming of Gloucester Avenue, in the tourist resort town of Montego Bay in western Jamaica, will inspire generations of singers, musicians and cultural practitioners. Grange was ...
Read More »CARICOM Competition Commission Warns Sale Of Scotiabank Could Have Anti-Competitive Effect In Three Member States
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, April 2, 2019 CMC – The Suriname-based Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Competition Commission (CCC) says the intended sale of Scotiabank’s assets in nine Caribbean countries, could have anti-competitive effects, in at least three CARICOM member states. “The Commission remains ...
Read More »Caribbean Airlines Announces Direct Flights To Jamaica From Barbados
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago, April 2, 2019 (CMC) – The Trinidad and Tobago-based Caribbean Airlines (CAL) announced, today, that it would begin a non-stop service, from Barbados to Jamaica, from April 15, subject to government approval. The airline ...
Read More »BREAKING NEWS: Guyana Government’s Dual Citizenship Members Of Parliament Resign
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, April 2, 2019 (CMC) – Four coalition government legislators — including Vice-president and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge — have submitted their resignations to President, David Granger, with the government saying it is in keeping with the ...
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