Sanders: Boris Johnson’s can of worms
By Sir Ronald Sanders From The Caribbean WASHINGTON, United States, Monday July 29, 2019 – There were echoes of US President Donald Trump’s famous campaign slogan, “Make America great again”, in the first parliamentary statement of Britain’s new Prime Minister, Boris…
This Caribbean born national makes history as the new Master of University College, Oxford, UK
From NAN News Americas, WASHINGTON, Fri. Aug. 9, 2019: A Caribbean national was recently named as the new master of the University College, Oxford, the oldest college of the university in the UK. She is also the first female master and…
Sir Ronald Sanders: Making a difference – the example of António Guterres |
By Sir Ronald Sanders From Jouvert Radio WASHINGTON, United States, Friday July 5, 2019 – In his threeand a half years as Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres has proved himself sensitive and alert to the difficulties confronting Caribbean states….
Green America: “Skip the Slip” report finds only 3 major retailers get “A” score for receipt practices
Rise in Consumption of Paper Receipts: 3/4 of Companies offer BPA and BPS Coated Paper Receipts; Green America Report Highlights Some Improvements. WASHINGTON, D.C.—June 25, 2019—Only three retailers – Best Buy, Apple and Ben & Jerry’s – get top marks…
Reducing plastic pollution/small businesses recognized – CA and VT Firms win $5000 award for plastic waste cutting
2 SMALL BUSINESSES RECOGNIZED FOR PLASTIC PRODUCT ALTERNATIVES “No Plastics”: Vermont & California Companies in Business to Reduce Waste Win the People and Planet Award. WASHINGTON, D.C.—June 20, 2019—Green America’s People & Planet Award recognized two small businesses offering innovative plastic-alternative products…
Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, DC to host ‘Diaspora Connection’
Book launch of former Prime Minister of Jamaica, Hon. P. J. Patterson by Derrick Scott From South Florida Caribbean News WASHINGTON, DC – The Embassy of Jamaica will host a Jamaica Diaspora Connection event on March 13 that will feature the…
Enough global oil supplies to avoid possible disruptions in Caribbean – U.S.
From Reuters WASHINGTON, May 16 (Reuters) – There is enough oil supply in the global market to make up for potential fuel disruptions from U.S. oil producer ConocoPhillips’ legal actions against Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA, a State Department spokesman…
Run straight to the Caribbean
From NAN News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Sun. Mar. 25, 2018: Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School student and survivor, Emma Gonzalez, has become a global face in the fight for stricter gun laws ever since her “BS” speech days after the…
Antigua now has visa-free entry to 136 countries
From Jamaica Observer WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — Antigua and Barbuda says it now has visa-free entry to 136 countries, following Wednesday’s signing of an abolition of visa requirements between the country and the Ukraine. The agreement was signed at…
Trump Immigration Policy: 3 Caribbean nations to enjoy Visa-Free travel to the US starting in January 2018
By JOHN MCCARTHY From Virgin Islands Free Press WASHINGTON — People from three countries: Guyana, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago: have been selected among some Asian countries to enjoy visa-free travel to the United States as part of Phase 2 of…