In the Caribbean, celebrating women takes more than a day
From CaribFlame The Caribbean joined the international community in marking International Women’s Day March 8, but for many countries the observance will continue. In Dominica, rights groups say they will continue to lobby for tougher sentences for those convicted of…
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New genetics program helps Caribbean women minimize cancer risk
From Caribbean News Now WEST PALM BEACH, USA — Caribbean women now have the ability to minimize cancer risk through a new genetics program that can help determine whether they are at risk for certain types of cancer. If you…
10 Caribbean roots women in U.S. elected posts
From News Americas Now Caribbean American Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, last April, accompanied President Barack Obama on his Caribbean trip to Jamaica and the Summit of the Americas in Panama. (White House photo) Compiled By NAN Staff Writer News Americas, NEW…
US Justices reject Alabama’s refusal to recognize lesbian woman’s adoption
By Marcia Coyle, From The National Law Journal The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday reversed an Alabama Supreme Court’s refusal to recognize a lesbian’s nearly decade-old adoption in Georgia of her former partner’s three children. “A state may not disregard the…
Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against women in the Cayman Islands
Statement concerning extension of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women to the Cayman Islands By Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin, MBE, JP, MLA 2 p.m., Tuesday, 8 March, 2016 CIGTV studio Good afternoon and thank…
Getting to Equal by 2030: The future is now [International Women’s Day]
Statement by ILO Director-General Guy Ryder on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2016 March 8 Today, as we celebrate International Women’s Day , we affirm that when it comes to Getting to Equal by 2030, The Future is Now….
Ericsson ConsumerLab: ICT helps women have an easier work life
More than half of working women in Latin America wish to keep their personal and professional lives separate and use mobile broadband tools to do so Working women lead the daily usage of internet services, and device and service ownership…
CONCACAF to host second annual Women’s Football Day in May
The Confederation will unite all Member Associations in a regional movement aimed at inspiring girls and women to play football Miami, FL (Friday, March 4, 2016) – The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) today announced…
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International Women’s Day celebrated in Cayman Islands
The public is encouraged to join in the observance of International Women’s Day on Tuesday, 8 March, 2016 by attending the Family Resource Centre’s screening of the documentary He Named me Malala. The film recounts the story of Nobel Peace…
Final 20-Player Rosters Announced for the CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship Texas 2016
Tournament kicks off in Dallas on February 10 Miami – The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) made public today the official rosters for the eight Participating Member Associations in the CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship…
