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 ...
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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 ...
Read More »Guyana’s Opposition Leader Not Impressed With Resignation Of Four Government Ministers
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, April 3, 2019 (CMC) – Guyana’s Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo, poured cold water on the resignation of four government ministers, because of their dual citizenship, saying that the coalition administration was taking Guyanese for fools. “They were caught ...
Read More »Inter-American Development Bank Funding Programs In Jamaica To Fight Against Non-Communicable Diseases
KINGSTON, Jamaica, April 3, 2019 (CMC) – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is providing US$100 million in loans to Jamaica, to fund programs, aimed at boosting the country’s fight against non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Dubbed the ‘Health Systems Strengthening for the ...
Read More »Guyana President David Granger Says Resignation Of Ministers Over Dual Citizenship Not Immediate
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, April 3, 2019 (CMC) – President, David Granger, said, today, while he has accepted the resignations of the four dual-citizenship Ministers of his coalition administration, their resignations will not take effect, immediately, as there are several processes that ...
Read More »Parents Must Play Their Part Early, So Child Not Doomed From The Womb
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. ...
Read More »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 ...
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