French Adventurer Jean-Jacques Savin Dies Crossing Atlantic Ocean
January 23, 2022 BBC News:– A 75-year-old Frenchman who was trying to row across the Atlantic Ocean has been found dead at sea, his support team said. Adventurer [...]
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Global growth to slow through 2023, adding to risk of ‘Hard Landing’ in developing economies
WASHINGTON – Following a strong rebound in 2021, the global economy is entering a pronounced slowdown amid fresh threats from COVID-19 variants and a rise in inflation, [...]
Failing on the basics: Are we able to #BreakTheChain of infection transmission?
SHOBHA SHUKLA, BOBBY RAMAKANT – CNS The year 2022 began on a dismal note, with its first week reporting the highest-ever number of COVID-19 cases in a week globally. [...]
Ethiopian Olympic gold medallist Haile Gebrselassie to join war, ready to pay ‘ultimate price’
Reuters ADDIS ABABA, Nov 24 (Reuters) – Ethiopian Olympic gold medallist and national hero Haile Gebrselassie pledged on Wednesday to join the fight against rebellious [...]
Radykal Jahz delivers latest Reggae smash ‘Blow The Trumpet’
Toronto, Ontario (Sonique Solutions) – On his quest to make a difference in this world through his music, Canada-based Jamaican Reggae artiste Radykal Jahz has released his [...]
New World Bank Report Notes Progress but Urges Greater Resilience Efforts for Caribbean Countries to Address Effects of Climate Change and Other Shocks
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2021 –Strengthening government efficiency, empowering households and businesses, and reducing future risks by improving spatial planning and [...]
The 20th meeting of the ECLAC subsidiary body’s Monitoring Committee will take place on Friday, November 5.
Member States and Associate Countries of the Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee will Address Challenges to Accelerate the Recovery and Strengthen Economic [...]
OUR MISSION TO NET ZERO BY 2050-VIRGIN ATLANTIC SETS AMBITIOUS CARBON TARGETS
Ambitious targets set for 2026, 2030 and 2040 to achieve significant reductions in CO2 emissionsTargets include increased fleet efficiency and committing to the use of 10% [...]
Short-Cycle Programs can Help Boost Employment and Economic Recovery in Latin America and the Caribbean
WASHINGTON, September 29, 2021 – Short-cycle higher education programs (SPCs), such as technical degrees, tertiary careers and advanced vocational training [...]
Reggae and Dancehall Artist Mr. Easy Vows to Take His Name Back
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:New York, New York — September 20 — Entertainer Mr. Easy has afforded the world with his melodic brand of Reggae and Dancehall music for [...]
