By Sinikka Elliott Guest Writer Many were horrified by the viral video of New York City police officers ripping Jazmine Headley’s one-year-old from her arms as she cried out, “They’re hurting my son!” On Dec. 7, 2018, Headley was waiting ...
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Freshwater-Rich Canada’s Dirty Water Secret
By Marcos Orellana Guest Writer WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, April 4, 2019 (IPS) — While residents, across Prince Rupert, British Columbia, are once again able to get safe drinking water from their taps, the boil-water advisory, lifted there in late ...
Read More »Jamaica Government Says Its Committed To Implementing Robust Diaspora Policy
KINGSTON, Jamaica April 4, 2019 — The Government says it remains committed to implementing a robust Diaspora policy that provides the framework for effective partnerships, with Jamaicans living abroad. In this regard, Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator Kamina ...
Read More »UK Government Announces Compensation Scheme For “Windrush Generation”
ST. ANDREW, Jamaica April 4, 2019 — The British government has established a scheme to compensate members of the Windrush Generation, who were unable to prove their right to live in the United Kingdom (UK). The compensation scheme was announced, ...
Read More »No Legislators With Dual Citizenship Should Be Allowed In Guyana’s Parliament
Good evening: I agree with the Guyana government’s decision to not allow dual citizenship (in the House of Assembly). If you wish to make laws in a country, at a national level, you cannot have an escape clause. No point ...
Read More »Acclaimed One-Woman Show, Virgin, Back For An Encore Performance
By Michael Van Cooten Publisher/Editor TORONTO, Ontario April 4, 2019 – Described, honestly, as an “unforgettable theatre experience”, Virgin, a riveting play, in which one exceptionally-gifted, versatile actress vividly brings 29 characters to life, will open next Tuesday, for a ...
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