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Submitted by Dr. George Traitses  When snow, ice and frigid weather blast into town, watch out, says Dr. George Traitses. Winter recreational activities and chores can pose problems for the outdoor enthusiast whose body is not in condition. Winter sports like ...

By Allan Jones Pride Health Columnist Mental illness is an illness. However, it is documented that mental health services are developed to cater for the dominant cultural group. Ethnic minorities do not receive equitable care. There is a need to ...

Tips for Overcoming a Fear of Public Speaking By Marsha Friedman Recently, I was asked to be a panelist for a webinar about using the power of publicity to achieve your goals. The participants asked great questions. The first: “How ...

By Jewel Fraser Caribbean Correspondent PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (IPS) – The rise in natural disasters in the Caribbean due to climate change has led to increased suffering for both men and women, much of it as a consequence of ...

By Lincoln Depradine In eight months, the people of Ontario will head to the polls to vote in municipal elections. Canadian citizens residing in Toronto and other cities across the province will elect mayors, councillors, school board trustees and other ...

By Neil Armstrong Pride Contributing Writer TORONTO, Ontario – The increase of the minimum wage in Ontario from $10.25 to $11 per hour, effective June 1, may adversely affect the earnings of farmworkers who come to Ontario under the Caribbean ...

KINGSTON, Jamaica CMC – Jamaican politicians joined fans and ordinary citizens, Monday, in paying tribute to William Clarke, the leader singer of the world renowned Jamaican reggae group, Third World, who died in a Miami hospital after battling cancer for ...

HAMILTON, Bermuda CMC – Broadcasting legend Arthur Rankin, Jr – animator, producer and director behind some of television’s most enduring holiday specials such as “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” — has died at his Bermuda home following a bout of illness. ...

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada CMC – Former finance minister, Nazim Burke, was elected leader of the main opposition National Democratic Party (NDP) almost a year after the party was swept out of office losing all 15 seats to the New National ...

CASTRIES, St. Lucia CMC – The appointment of Dr. Gale Rigobert as the country’s new Leader of the Opposition United Workers Party (UWP) has now been confirmed. Dr. Rigobert was selected a week after Parliamentary Representative for Castries North, Stephenson ...