WHO calls for financing for sustainable, healthy urban future
World Cities Day, designated by the United Nations, is celebrated on 31 October and serves as an opportunity to promote sustainable urban development around the…
Tobago Carnival: A unique celebration in the Caribbean
Carnival is a vibrant and colorful celebration that is deeply ingrained in the cultural fabric of the Caribbean. While Trinidad’s Carnival is world-renowned, its sister…
Inflation falling in Latin America and the Caribbean – IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reports that inflation is falling throughout the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region. According to a news release, IMF Deputy…
Africa news roundup
October 22-28,2023 Ghana All set for production of anti snake venom The country is set to produce anti-snake venom locally to save the lives of…
Second quarter records 2.3 per cent growth in Jamaica
Jamaica’s economy grew by 2.3 per cent during the second quarter of the current calendar year, when compared to the corresponding period in 2022. According…
WHO outlines considerations regulating artificial intelligence for health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new publication listing key regulatory considerations on artificial intelligence (AI) for health. The publication emphasizes the importance…
Archiving our personal documented Black British history
One of the defining features of the history of Africa, and its peoples in the wider diaspora, has been the significance of oral tradition. Songs,…
Educational support for western Westmoreland and southern Manchester students
Thousands of students in the Westmoreland Western and Manchester Southern constituencies have benefited from education grants and school supplies through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF)…
Africa news roundup
October 8-14, 2023 Ghana Founder of Capital Bank sentenced to 15 years in prison Founder of defunct Capital Bank, William Ato Essien, has been sentenced…
Digicel gifts tuition to BB Coke High heroes
In joining Jamaica’s celebration of the selfless act of bravery and kindness by five students of the BB Coke High School in St Elizabeth, Digicel…