PAHO calls for countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to prepare for possible outbreaks of dengue
The disease is endemic in the Region and, since its reintroduction in the 1980s, has caused cyclical outbreaks and epidemics every three to five years Washington, DC, 28 February 2019 (PAHO)- The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has called for countries…
Cartoon of the week
By Tony Zuvela, Cartoonist “It’s my own little World which I can escape to everyday and create a fun, weird, berserk Cartoon to whatever subject I like. I enjoy doing all the work myself, and all the aspects of Cartooning,…
Michael Cohen’s evidence against Trump is getting compared to those long-ass CVS receipts
By Nicole Gallucci From Mashable After years and years in the spotlight, CVS receipts have finally met their match: Michael Cohen. As Trump’s former personal attorney testified against Donald Trump before Congress on Wednesday morning, the American people came to realize he…
OECS CBU music alumni Krishna “Dada” Lawrence achieves regional acclaim for production of massive carnival hit song
Thursday, February 28, 2019 — Dominican music producer,Krishna “Dada” Lawrence, an alumni of the OECS Competitive Business Unit‘s Music Programme, under the 10th EDF Regional Integration for Trade in the OECS, is receiving regional acclaim for his outstanding work as producer on the…
Honourable Andrew Fahie is Premier of the Virgin Islands
From BVI GIS His Excellency the Governor Mr. Augustus Jaspert, Governor of the Virgin Islands has appointed Honourable Andrew A. Fahie to be the Premier of the Virgin Islands. Honourable Fahie’s party, the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) gained a majority…
Lady Gaga talks about *that* Oscars performance with Bradley Cooper
By Johnny Lieu From Mashable Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s utterly breathtaking performance of “Shallow” at the Oscars really had the internet talking, but as Gaga reiterated on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday, it is very much an act. “Quite frankly, social media is…
GDP grows above-forecast 2.6 percent as business spending picks up
From Newsmax The U.S. economy cooled by less than expected last quarter as business investment picked up, suggesting growth could be stronger for longer as the Federal Reserve takes a patient approach to interest rates. The 2.6 percent annualized rate…
Cairo station fire: Train driver ‘left brakes off’
From BBC The deadly fire at Cairo’s main railway station on Wednesday happened because the train driver left the cabin without putting the brakes on, Egypt’s public prosecutors believe. They say a preliminary investigation indicates the driver stepped off the…
KAABOO Texas announces daily artist lineup and single day passes
LIONEL RICHIE ADDED TO MULTI-GENRE LINEUP SINGLE DAY PASSES ON SALE TOMORROW AT 10 AM CST AT KAABOOTEXAS.COM February 28, 2019 (Arlington, TX) — KAABOO Texas is pleased to announce the daily lineup of musicians and comedians for its inaugural festival happeningMay…
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