Non solo depositi di libri, ma una sorta di piattaforma per accedere a contenuti culturali, per informarsi, per produrre e rigenerare conoscenze, spazi pubblici che diventeranno più accoglienti e inclusivi, veri e propri centri di aggregazione e punti di riferimento culturale per i quartieri e per la città, le biblioteche sono il cuore del Piano… Read More

Barbados The Barbados-based Caribbean Policy Development Centre (CPDC) is urging CARICOM countries to immediately rebuild their food system as a recent study  highlighted the need for transformation, referring to the detrimental impact of unhealthy diets laden with fats, sugars and sodium on the region’s health. “The supply of fats and oils, sugars and sweeteners, coupled… Read More

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A man who once described himself as “king” of a notoriously violent gang in Haiti and is linked to the kidnapping of 16 U.S. citizens was sentenced to 35 years in prison Monday in a federal court in Washington, D.C. Germine Joly, best known as “Yonyon,” had pleaded guilty… Read More

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The private operator of Puerto Rico’s power grid confirmed Monday the deferral of $65 million worth of maintenance and improvement projects in the U.S. territory, with some repairs postponed for at least a year because of budget constraints, putting at risk the already troubled grid — and sparking a… Read More

The Caribbean Media Awards made a triumphant return during the vibrant Caribbean Week festivities in New York City from June 16 to 21, celebrating the exceptional talent and dedication of journalists and influencers in promoting the region’s diverse beauty and culture. The event, hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), recognized outstanding media contributions from… Read More

An interim government which fellow Caribbean Community and western nations had helped to broker for Haiti is showing clear signs that it is settling in nicely with key coordination meetings and goal-setting sessions being held in recent days as the new cabinet zooms in on restoring stability to the strife-torn nation. As gangs are still… Read More

Books about the Civil War by various authors c.2024, Various publishers                              $29.00 – $32.00                          Various page counts   You’re already familiar with the argument. Chances are, in this contentious climate we live in, you know what it’s like to have a fractured family, or to have to defend your beliefs. So this summer, read… Read More

From dawn to dusk on July 1 the hard driving drum and bass beat Robert Nesta Marley infused with lyrics to chant down Babylon will again be celebrated with a global salute honoring International Reggae Day. Designated by JAH (Jamaica Arts Holdings) three decades ago, this year Rita Marley, — his bride and benefactor —… Read More

East Orange City Hall Plaza, on Friday, June 14, was festooned with the colors of the Golden Arrowhead flag of Guyana, thanks to Lady Ira Lewis, president/founder of the Guyana American Heritage Foundation, (GAHF) and team, for a spectacular 58th Independence Anniversary flag raising ceremony, that honored nationals for their stellar contributions. New Jersey’s youngest… Read More

Sarà un anno di prosperità quello che si preannuncia per Torino. La pioggia battente non ha fermato il tradizionale rito del Farò di San Giovanni in piazza Castello e il toro è caduto nella direzione di Porta Nuova, segno di buon auspicio per tutta la città. “Un buon auspicio -ha commentato il Sindaco Stefano Lo… Read More