Oil spike another reason for Fed to cut rates
From Newsmax Surging oil prices will probably reinforce the Federal Reserve’s resolve to cut interest rates this week as insurance against rising global risks, though the immediate effect on the U.S. economy is likely to be small. The Federal Open…
Use international agreements to pressure Brazil on Amazon fires
The EU’s planned trade agreement with the Mercosur countries of South America can help pressure the Brazilian government into taking stronger action to stop the fires in the Amazon rainforest, say EPP Group Members debating the issue in the European…
9 unhealthy habits that are damaging your body
By Zoe Papadakis From Newsmax We all know certain things are bad for our health. Smoking, binge drinking, and overindulging in fatty foods are all unhealthy — but it doesn’t stop there. Drinking too much water, wearing cheap sunglasses, and…
Trinidad grants over 3,000 Work Permits to Venezuelans
From Caribbean National Weekly PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago’s Acting Prime Minister Colm Imbert says 3091 Venezuelans have so far received work permits for one year in the twin-island republic, based on the amnesty implemented by…
Mental health in Latin America and the Caribbean
By Rodriguez JJ. From NCBI Author information 1Senior Advisor on Mental Health. Pan American Health Organization/Regional Office of the World Health Organization, Washington, DC, USA, email [email protected]. Abstract Mental illnesses are a growing health problem and reducing the treatment gap…
UN Secretary-General’s remarks during joint press encounter with the Prime Minister of the Bahamas
From Relief Web Nassau, Bahamas Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I am here express the solidarity of United Nations and the international community with the Government and the people of the Bahamas, after the unrelenting onslaught of Hurricane Dorian. I…
Caribbean Airlines represents at 2019 edition of the World Airline Road Race (WARR)
Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I., September 17, 2019 — Nine Caribbean Airlines employees participated in the 2019 edition of the prestigious World Airline Road Race (WARR), held in Amsterdam from September 05-09. Now in its 38th year, WARR is a…
Laughlin offers exhilarating events and outdoor entertainment this Fall
LAUGHLIN, Nev. (Sept. 17, 2019) — From outdoor concerts and car shows, to year-round outdoor hiking and water activities, Laughlin visitors are encouraged to head outside this fall with an incredible lineup of outdoor events and recreational activities.Upcoming events and activities…
NY Times challenged over Kavanaugh allegations
From Newsmax Between an offensive tweet and a significant revision, The New York Times’ handling of a new sexual misconduct allegation against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh attracted almost as much attention as the accusation itself. The story also gave…
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