NO ABORTION ADVICE
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Almost seven in every 10 Jamaicans would not recommend an abortion to a friend who is faced with an unwanted pregnancy, the Jamaica Gleaner reported on May …
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HARMON ANNOUNCES PNCR CHAMPIONSHIP BID
GUYANA — Executive member of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), Joseph Harmon, has signaled his interest to be the chairman of the party by announcing his candidature for the …
Read More“TASTE OF CARIBBEAN” AT BLADENSBURG WATERFRONT PARK
BLADENSBURG, Maryland — The Caribbean Council of Prince George’s County and the Coalition of Multicultural Communities announce the launch of the 9th Annual Caribbean Heritage Festival (CHF) set for Saturday …
Read MoreDOMINICA RED CROSS ON PATH TO RECOVERY, SAYS ACTING DIRECTOR GENERAL
DOMINICA — Acting Director-General of the Dominica Red Cross (DRC), Dr. Jaslin Salmon, has said that the organization was “sick” but is well on its road to recovery after it …
Read MoreSCRIPPS NATIONAL SPELLING BEE TO WELCOME 516 SPELLERS TO COMPETE IN 2018 NATIONAL FINALS
WASHINGTON, D.C.— More than 500 spellers will have a chance to compete for the title of Champion at the 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee that will take place at the …
Read MoreTHURGOOD MARSHALL FEAST DAY CELEBRATED AT ST. AUGUSTINE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
By ELISABETH ANN BROWN WASHINGTON, D.C. — District of Columbia Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton was the guest homilist at the Thurgood Marshall Feast Day Service of the Holy Eucharist held at St. Augustine’s Episcopal …
Read MoreAGRICULTURE MINISTER REFUTES CLAIMS OF LAND GIVEAWAY
ANTIGUA — The Agriculture Minister Dean Jonas is puzzled by the controversy that’s being stirred up around a pending agricultural project with a Chinese firm, the Antigua Observer reported on …
Read MoreREMOVE OPTIONS TO LEAVE CCJ, SAYS JUSTICE MINISTER
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Justice Delroy Chuck says that the threat by the Barbados Government to leave the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) is evidence of a flaw in …
Read MoreFORMER PM PATTERSON TO DELIVER TRADE UNION INSTITUTE’S INAUGURAL DISTINGUISHED LECTURE
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former Prime Minister P J Patterson is to deliver the Hugh Lawson Shearer Trade Union Education Institute’s inaugural distinguished lecture, which will focus on the ‘History and …
Read MoreGOVERNMENT PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Minister of Social Cohesion with responsibility for Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. George Norton, said youths have a critical role to play in transforming Guyana and pledged government’s …
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