KINGSTON, Jamaica, June 10, 2020 (CMC) – The main opposition, the People’s National Party (PNP), said it remains “re-energised and united”, following a meeting, on Monday night, to discuss the future of the party, as it prepares for the next ...
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Barbados Prime Minister Breaks Silence On Local Black Lives Matter Protest
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, June 10, 2020 (CMC) – Barbados Prime Minister, Mia Mottley, has defended her apparent silence on the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, saying that as the Chair of the 15-member regional integration movement, CARICOM, she has to be ...
Read More »Tyler Perry’s Atlanta Mansion Sold To Steve Harvey For US$15 million; Sets Record
ATLANTA, Georgia June 10, 2020 — Inventive, creative powerhouse, Tyler Perry, has charmed his film audiences with his acting, writing and production skills, generating a massive wealth of over US$600 million, well before the age of 50. He has homes ...
Read More »Documentary About Toronto Black Community Advocate Wins Two Canadian Screen Awards
TORONTO, Ontario June 10, 2020 (PRIDE) — Mr. Jane and Finch, a documentary that explores the intriguing life of venerable, Guyana-born community activist, Winston LaRose — who dedicated the last 25 years, advocating on behalf of the troubled, racism-plagued community ...
Read More »Granny’s Insane Pepper Oil
By Chris De La Rosa Culinary Specialist The culinary culture of the Caribbean — for the most part — is very seasonal as we’ve perfected the art of using fruits and vegetables when they are at their best. Basically, we ...
Read More »Comforting, Hearty Oxtail Stew
By Chris De La Rosa Culinary Specialist Yeah..…another recipe you won’t traditionally find in the Caribbean, but with my love for oxtails, you know I have several recipes in my arsenal — and I’m willing to share. So, I dedicate ...
Read More »Guyana’s Ruling Party Claims Opposition On Campaign To Bombard International Community About Election Results
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, June 10, 2020 (CMC) – The ruling coalition — A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance For Change (AFC) — is accusing the main opposition, the People’s Progressive Party /Civic (PPP/C), of “bombarding” the international community ...
Read More »Grenada Government Relaxes Curfew As It Moves To Re-Open Economy
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, June 10, 2020 (CMC) – The Grenada government has announced the relaxation of the curfew hours that were put in place, as part of the measures to stem the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). It said until ...
Read More »Racism And COVID-19: And The Inequality That Fuels These Parallel Pandemics
By Liam Petterson Guest Contributor The protests against systemic racism and police violence sweeping the globe highlight the intersection between two pandemics: COVID-19 and racism. Researchers are pointing out that structural inequalities mean people of colour are hit harder by the ...
Read More »Guyana’s Main Opposition Leader Urges Refrain From Public Attacks Against GECOM Chair
GEORGETOWN, Guyana June 9, 2020 (PRIDE) — Citing that he has “noticed very harsh comments — by supporters of the APNU+AFC (A Partnership for National Unity + Alliance For Change) and PPP/C (Peoples Progressive Party/Civic) — directed at the Chairperson ...
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