By Vivian Zayas and Yuichi Shoda Guest Writers Valentine cards are filled with expressions of unequivocal adoration and appreciation. That’s fitting for the holiday set aside to express love and reaffirm commitment to one’s romantic partner. But what if there’s more ...
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Barbados Minister Of Innovation, Science And Smart Technology Laments Loss Of Funds Used To Purchase ID Cards
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, February 20, 2019 (CMC) – The Barbados government says it has lost an estimated four million dollars, as a result of having to dump nearly half a million chip-based identification cards. Minister of Innovation, Science and Smart Technology, ...
Read More »Football’s Gender Problem: From The Pitch To The Boardroom, Women Are Still Being Blocked From The Top Jobs
By Amée Gill Guest Writer Although the world of English football has long been considered a man’s world, women now make up a sizeable proportion of football players and fans. But despite this, the football boardroom still remains a distinctly ...
Read More »Women Politicians In Africa Face Huge Odds But Can Make A Real Difference
By Susan Dodsworth Guest Writer Women are gaining ground in politics around the world. Last year, the so-called “pink wave” saw a record number of women elected to Congress in the US’s mid-term elections. There are signs of progress in ...
Read More »Nigerian Elections: Why Poor Economic Performance Is Front And Centre
By Ejike Bob Udeogu Guest Writer On February 23, more than 84 million eligible voters in Nigeria go to the polls to elect the next president of the country and members of the national assembly. There are nearly 80 candidates ...
Read More »Digital Reggae Film Archive To Be Established At National Library Of Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica, February 19, 2019 (CMC) – Culture Minister, Olivia Grange, says a digital Reggae Film Archive will be established, in an effort to preserve the island’s cultural heritage and reggae history on film. Grange made the announcement at the ...
Read More »Over 100 Police Officers Elevated Within The Grenada Police Force
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, February 19, 2019 (CMC) – Acting Commissioner of Police, Edwin Martin, says a new matrix that will hold police officers accountable for their actions, will become a critical tool of advancement for 125 police officers, who were ...
Read More »Reduce Children’s Test Anxiety With These Tips — And A Re-Think Of What Testing Means
By Louis Volante and Christopher DeLuca Guest Writers The term “test anxiety” typically conjures up images of a high school or university student obsessing over an upcoming exam. Certainly, older students have been the focus of more than a half a ...
Read More »The NAACP’s First Meeting Was Held In Canada, But There Were No Canadians
By Warren Clarke and Nadine Powell Guest Writers The first meeting of what would later become the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) took place in 1905 in Fort Erie near Niagara Falls, Canada. Legendary thinkers such ...
Read More »Side-Hustle Your Way Through A Vacation Abroad
(NC) — Who doesn’t dream of travelling the world? Unfortunately for many of us, money puts the brakes on our wanderlust. But a side hustle can help fund your travels and free up your schedule for exploring. Here are some ...
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