By Yvonne Sam Social and Political Commentator There were times when I have given serious consideration to the state of my continued planetary existence, alongside my fellow humans. Sadly, however, the available living options still remain virtually zero. Recently while ...
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This Trait Could Be Key To A Lasting Romance
By Toni Antonucci, Kristine J. Ajrouch and Noah J. Webster Guest Writers Passion and commitment are widely believed to be the foundation of strong romantic relationships. But a relationship is made of two unique individuals, and personality traits these individuals possess or ...
Read More »Guyana President And Opposition Leader Begin Crucial Talks
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, March 6, 2019 (CMC) – President, David Granger, and Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo, began talks here, this morning at 11a.m., aimed at finding a solution to the political impasse now confronting the country, following last December’s vote of ...
Read More »Grenada PM Pleased With “Mr. Killa” Victory In Trinidad Carnival
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, March 5, 2019 (CMC) – The Grenada government welcomed the victory of Hollice “Mr. Killa” Mapp, in becoming the first non-Trinidad and Tobago artiste to win the International Soca Monarch competition in Port of Spain, last weekend, ...
Read More »Saying No To Power: The Resignations Of Canadian Women Cabinet Members
By Veronica Strong-Boag Guest Writer First in 1921 and now in 2019, the resignations of women cabinet ministers have exposed the limits of Canadian liberalism. Suffragist Mary Ellen Smith, the first female cabinet minister in the British Empire, resigned from ...
Read More »Farewell Cecil Martindale: A Soldier, An Officer And A Gentleman
By Victor Carrington Contributing Writer TORONTO, Ontario March 5, 2019 — Last month, on Saturday, February 23, the universe paused, stood at attention, and saluted a soldier, as the “Last Post” was trumpeted in The Wexford Presbyterian Church, in Toronto, ...
Read More »Guyana Opposition Leader Outlines Terms For Meeting With President
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, March 5, 2019 (CMC) – Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo, has presented a number of proposals, which he wants President David Granger to agree to, before he accepts his invitation to meet, tomorrow. Jagdeo sent a letter, dated March ...
Read More »Jamaicans To Vote In By-Election On March 25
KINGSTON, Jamaica, March 4, 2019 (CMC) – The ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) will be seeking to further increase its majority in the 63-member Parliament, when it contests the March 25 by-election in the Portland Eastern constituency, following the murder ...
Read More »Trinidad And Tobago Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Rowley, To Undergo Medical Tests In The United States
PORT OF SPAIN Trinidad and Tobago, March 4, 2019 (CMC) – Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Rowley, announced, yesterday, that he will be traveling to the United States, tomorrow, to undergo medical tests, regarding his heart. “I am in my 69th ...
Read More »Guyana Trades Union Congress Blasts RUSAL Over Failure To Meet To Discuss Strike; Calls For Arbitration
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, March 4, 2019 (CMC) – The Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC), today, accused the Russian-owned United Company RUSAL (RUSAL) of refusing to meet with a trade union delegation, to discuss the ongoing industrial action at the plant, because ...
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