Jamaica and St Lucia’s improved flying experience
Jamaicans looking to experience a taste of jazz and other upcoming events in St Lucia, now have better flight access in getting there. A report…
The effects of drought on health and resources
Drought is a prolonged dry period in the natural climate cycle that can occur anywhere in the world. It is a slow-onset disaster characterized by…
Covid vaccines are not linked to cardiac arrest in youths
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study has found that mRNA vaccines for the COVID-19 virus are not linked to cardiac death in…
NWC offers new payment solutions to help delinquent customers
The National Water Commission (NWC) has announced a programme under which customers with unpaid bills will be offered discounts on their outstanding balances. The programme,…
Africa news roundup
April 7-13, 2024 Ghana UK returns looted artefact The United Kingdom (UK) has returned some royal artefacts looted some 150 years ago from Ghana’s Asante…
UNICEF and OECS strengthen partnership
UNICEF and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) signed a renewed partnership agreement, which will directly impact children’s and young people’s lives across OECS…
Art intervention to reduce crime and violence among at risk youths
At-risk youth engaged in the European Union (EU)-funded BRIDGE Project are being exposed to art as a channel to prevent violence. The Project is intended…
Africa news roundup
March 24-30, 2024 Ghana Former Deputy AG accuses AG of unethical legal behaviour Former Deputy Attorney-General Dr Dominic Ayine has accused the current Attorney-General and…
Less student loan requirements with potentially more debt payment problems
At the national financial debates on 12 March 2024, the Financial and Public Sector Minister Nigel Clarke stated that as of 1 April 2024 students…
National minimum wage increases to $15,000 weekly in June
The national minimum wage will be increased from $13,000 to $15,000 per 40-hour work week, effective 1 June 2024, representing a 15 per cent increase….