Sir Ronald Sanders: The death of truth?
By Sir Ronald Sanders Sir Ronald Sanders In today’s digital era, truth is under siege, threatening democracy and exposing societies to not only disinformation and misinformation, but also to character assassinations and disruptive personal vendettas. Social media platforms, once hailed…
Drug-Resistant Superbugs Could Kill Millions by 2050
AFP Infections of drug-resistant superbugs are projected to kill nearly 40 million people over the next 25 years, a global analysis predicted on Monday, with the researchers urging action to avoid this grim scenario. Superbugs — strains of bacteria or pathogens…
A Few Cups of Coffee Per Day Protects Your Heart
From Newsmax Adobe Stock A few cups of coffee each morning can help protect a person against heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, a new study says. Drinking three cups of coffee a day — or about 200 to 300…
“Creating a culture of peace”: How athletes demonstrated theunifying power of sport during Paris 2024
20 September 2024 – As the world marks the International Day of Peace on 21 September, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) reflects on how the Olympic Games Paris 2024 showcased sport’s ability to bring people together and foster a culture of peace. One of…
US Troop Withdrawal Plan From Iraq to Come Next Week
By Nick Koutsobinas From Newsmax Screenshot From Newsmax TV An announcement regarding America’s withdrawal of troops from Iraq could come as soon as next week, Politico reported Friday. Quoting two Biden administration officials, Politico said negotiations between U.S. and Iraqi officials on the…
IMF/Sierra Leone
Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio met with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in Washington Friday (September 20) with a warm greeting. IMF staff and the Sierra Leonean authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies and reforms that…
OECS Successfully Concludes Ninth Council of Ministers: Human & Social Development & Education
From Malika Thompson-Cenac Communications Specialist, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Ministers of OECS Member States, Designated Representatives of Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, International Development Partners, Officials of the OECS Commission The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission successfully concluded a…
Paul’s Post: Just because…
By Paul McGowan From PS Audio The top button on my short sleeve casual shirts really upsets me. I don’t wear ties, I never button that top button, and yet it is there just because that’s the way they make shirts. It’s…
CRFM Fishers Forum and Sargassum Seminar at Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2024 | Register today!
The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) will be among the participating organizations in this year’s Caribbean Week of Agriculture, set to take place on the picturesque island of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from 7 – 11 October 2024. We’d love for you to…
OAS and Structuralia to award 1,500 scholarships in Caribbean to promote STEM graduate studies
Only 1 out of every 10 university students in the Caribbean is being trained in STEM, despite these being the most highly valued and best-paid skills. MADRID, SPAIN, September 19, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Quick fact: currently only 1 out of…
