Trump delays ICE raids on migrants, citing Democratic requests
From Newsmax President Donald Trump put off for two weeks the start of a a planned nationwide roundup of undocumented immigrants, tempering a vow made earlier Saturday to have them “removed from the country.” He said he was acting “at…
10 natural aphrodisiacs that really work
By Lynn Allison From Newsmax If you want to boost your libido naturally, experts say that certain foods, spices, and herbs can enhance your sex drive safely and effectively. “Some of these substances have undergone scientific scrutiny so we know…
New international labour standard to combat violence, harassment, at work agreed
GENEVA (ILO News) – A new Convention and accompanying Recommendation to combat violence and harassment in the world of work have been adopted by the International Labour Conference (ILC). The Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019, and Violence and Harassment Recommendation, 2019, were…
Discover Caribbean culture in the UK
From Visit Britain The Caribbean community has played a pivotal role in shaping British culture, since the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush 71 years ago. This is now celebrated annually on 22 June as Windrush Day. On that day in…
Long Island pizzeria owner dies in latest Dominican Republic horror
By Dave Goldiner From New York Daily News A Long Island pizzeria owner died this week after suddenly becoming ill at a resort in the Dominican Republic, the third American tourist to die in a week in the Caribbean island…
Investors flock to World’s Happiest Nation in search of deals
From Newsmax Investors are discovering that there’s good business to be done in the world’s happiest nation. The value of deals targeting companies in Finland has risen 400% this year, the biggest increase in European countries with at least 1…
Terms and conditions
By Paul McGowan From PS Audio My fancy digital watch just asked if I want to upgrade to the latest operating system. Sure, why not? Maybe it’s better? Maybe it’s worse. I have no way to judge except to try…
Communiqué of the 67th Meeting of the OECS Authority
Friday, June 21, 2019 — The Sixty-Seventh Meeting of the OECS Authority was held at the Royalton Antigua Resort and Spa, Antigua and Barbuda, on June 18th 2019, under the Chairmanship of the Honourable Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and…
Carnival and Royal Caribbean paid their median employee less than $20,000 in 2018
By Mark Matousek From Business Insider The median employee for each of the three largest cruise companies – Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings – made $10,000 less than the median American worker in 2018. Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian reported median incomes…
The 16th Int’l Fair ExpoCaribe in Cuba fulfilled its objective
From Presna Latino Santiago de Cuba, Jun 22 (Prensa Latina) The objectives of the 16th International Fair ExpoCaribe were met, said Jose Chaple, director of trade policy with Latin America and the Caribbean of the Ministry of Foreign Trade, summarizing…