PM SKERRIT RECEIVES ORDER OF JOSÉ MARTI IN CUBA

PM SKERRIT RECEIVES ORDER OF JOSÉ MARTI IN CUBA

Avellon Williams  DOMINICA – The Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit, was awarded the Order of José Marti on Tuesday, April 26 by the Government of Cuba. The Order of José Marti is the highest state honor conferred on nationals of Cuba, foreign heads of state and government who have distinguished themselves in the defense […]

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 WHO: MENTAL HEALTH CARE ESSENTIAL FOR THE ELDERLY

WHO: MENTAL HEALTH CARE ESSENTIAL FOR THE ELDERLY

Avellon Williams  TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO- It has been reported that good general health and social care contribute to promoting the health of older people, preventing diseases, and managing chronic illnesses, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO recommends that all health care providers be trained to treat issues and conditions associated with aging to provide effective, […]

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 WORK OF AFRICAN AMERICAN INVENTORS

WORK OF AFRICAN AMERICAN INVENTORS

Avellon Williams  TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO- Despite the many challenges they have faced, African American inventors have made significant contributions to the world for centuries.  Inventors of African descent have changed our lives and have been integral to the development of technologies and innovations that have shaped the world around us. This skill has been passed down […]

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 HAITI’S BEST-KEPT SECRET

HAITI’S BEST-KEPT SECRET

Avellon Williams  PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI- Despite its many contradictions, Haiti remains a country of paradoxes. People’s first impression of Haiti is that of a poor, earthquake-ravaged country. While recent headlines have highlighted the country’s mounting problems, such as the assassination of President Jovenel Moise, economic and political violence, deforestation, and sad stories about a country in ruins, Haiti, once […]

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 PRESIDENT ALI; GUYANA TO FORGE STRONGER TIES WITH, PHILIPPINES & ZIMBABWE

PRESIDENT ALI; GUYANA TO FORGE STRONGER TIES WITH, PHILIPPINES & ZIMBABWE

Avellon Williams  GEORGETOWN, GUYANA, -His Excellency President Dr. Irfaan Ali said the establishment of partnerships with “like-minded countries” and institutions is critical for achieving the sustainable development goals of ending poverty, ending hunger, improving food security, promoting sustainable agriculture, and improving nutrition. While accrediting their high commissioners to Guyana, the head of state spoke Wednesday about strengthening relationships with […]

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 GOV’T WORKERS WANT UNRESOLVED CLAIMS SETTLED TOGETHER WITH SALARY REVISIONS

GOV’T WORKERS WANT UNRESOLVED CLAIMS SETTLED TOGETHER WITH SALARY REVISIONS

Avellon Williams KINGSTON, JAMAICA- As the parties try to reach an agreement on terminating motor vehicle duty concessions as part of a revised salary package, public sector employees hope the government will immediately settle outstanding claims under the 2021-23 agreement. Onil Grant, Vice-President of the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU), head of the Jamaica Civil Service Association […]

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 BRAZIL’S INDIGENOUS LANDS BLOCK DEFORESTATION-NEW STUDY

BRAZIL’S INDIGENOUS LANDS BLOCK DEFORESTATION-NEW STUDY

Avellon Williams BRAZIL- According to a new study, reservations in Brazil have acted as a barrier to deforestation over the past three decades, although the destruction of the Amazon rainforest has accelerated under far-right President Jair Bolsonaro. According to a map from Map Biomas, a joint project from various environmental groups, universities, and startups, just 1.6 percent of the […]

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