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By Thalif Deen IPS UN Correspondent UNITED NATIONS, New York May 3 (IPS) — As the world commemorates World Press Freedom Day, today, a coalition of some 35 press freedom groups is calling on the 193-member General Assembly to appoint ...

By Zubair Sayed IPS Guest Writer JOHANNESBURG, South Africa Apr. 30 (IPS) — Imagine a world without the media, where we have no verified information about what’s going on around us; where everything is hearsay and gossip; where there are ...

By Michael Van Cooten PRIDE Publisher/Editor TORONTO, Ontario — What is it with renowned comedian, actor and producer, Oliver Samuels, and Mother’s Day in Toronto? Apparently it’s a kind of “love-in”, in which he loves to give of his talents ...

KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 3, (CMC) – The Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) has called on the Andrew Holness-led administration to give urgent attention to making “long-awaited” amendments to the Access to Information Act and the repealing of the Official Secrets ...

Mother’s Day is a challenging celebration for any woman who has experienced the death of her child. She may feel isolated, sorrowful and even confused about her claim to motherhood. Mother’s Day is one of many ‘triggers’ that will remind ...

KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 3, (CMC) – Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams, says security will be stepped up in crime-plagued areas as the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) fights the increase in crime and violence. Williams made the revelation at an emergency ...

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, May 3, (CMC) – At least 22 people were killed when a boat capsized in rough waters over the weekend, Haitian officials have confirmed. They said the incident occurred, early Sunday morning, when the small boat ...

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, May 3, (CMC) – Republic Financial Holdings Ltd. is seeking to buy out Republic Bank (Grenada) Ltd., according to a notice posted on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange. Republic, which already has 51 per cent shareholding ...

Each year, thousands of Canadians drop out of high school and this number is especially high for youth in low-income communities. Although the average high school dropout rate is low (7 to 13 per cent), this number skyrockets to up ...

Most couples look forward to registering at a favourite retailer for their wedding gifts, but soon realize it’s a bigger job than expected. From fine china to guest linens, the options are endless. So how does one know where to ...