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CARICOM leaders call for unity to combat gang violence and strengthen security
Last weekend, at the official opening of the 49th regular CARICOM Heads of Government meeting held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Rose Hall in Jamaica, Caribbean leaders unanimously decided that the region needs to be safeguarded against crime. Prime Minister Andrew Holness of Jamaica announced during his address to the leaders that regional security… Read More
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You need a great story this summer, you’ll find four of them here
Memoirs by various Black authors c.2025 Multiple publishers $28.00 – $34.00 Various page counts Sometimes, you don’t want to know any more. You’ve had it with bad news, up to your eyebrows, and no more. So maybe it’s time for some good news. Perhaps it’s time for some memoirs, biographies, and the goodness… Read More
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Caribbean RoundUp
Barbados As she demitted office as CARICOM Chair, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley issued a cryptic warning about a looming threat. She cautioned that it could undermine the independence and sovereignty of member states and pose a significant challenge to regional freedom. Mottley began by stressing the urgent need for greater unity within CARICOM, “It… Read More
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Caribbean stars kick off all-boro Rise Up NYC Summerfest
Dancehall deejay Beenie Man and soca sensation Patrice Roberts are the first from a multi-genre lineup to kick off the five-borough summer music cooler Rise Up NYC. The pair is slated to headline a free concert at Wingate Park on July 19. Fans of the Jamaican reggae stylist and Trinidad and Tobago soca sensation are… Read More
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Dominica launches 25th World Creole Music Festival
Dominica’s Ministry of Tourism and the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) on Thursday, Jul. 10, officially launched the 25th edition of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF), unveiling a dynamic artist lineup and commemorative theme for the highly anticipated cultural showcase. The festival, scheduled for Oct. 24 to 26, 2025, will be held at Windsor Park… Read More
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Trinidad Tamarind Sauce for Doubles & Pholourie
As a little fella on the islands, this was a favorite snack of mine during primary school days. Trinidad Tamarind Sauce for Doubles & Pholourie is a sweet-spicy-tangy condiment that was sold in small bags alongside mango chow and aloo pie outside Harmony Hall Presbyterian School. This homemade version brings back those childhood memories, blended… Read More
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Incentivi per favorire l’adozione di cani anziani o con patologie croniche ospiti del Canile Rifugio Municipale
Approvata questa mattina dalla Giunta comunale – su proposta dell’assessore con delega alla Tutela animali, Francesco Tresso – un’iniziativa volta a incentivare l’adozione di cani anziani o affetti da patologie croniche ospitati presso il Canile Rifugio della Città di Torino. Il provvedimento dà attuazione a quanto previsto dalla normativa regionale e dal Regolamento comunale n.… Read More
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Torino si conferma una delle migliori città universitarie del mondo
La tredicesima edizione della classifica QS Best Student Cities, pubblicata oggi dagli specialisti mondiali della formazione universitaria e manageriale Quacquarelli Symonds, vede Torino posizionarsi al 66° posto nel mondo,vantando il punteggio più alto in Italia per gli indicatori “Affordability” (Convenienza) e Student View (Opinione degli Studenti). I criteri di inclusione, che stabiliscono che una città possa rientrare nella valutazione, sono la popolazione di oltre 250.000 abitanti e la… Read More
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Blumberg Grain to launch regional agri-hub in Guyana to boost food security
Phillip Blumberg, chairman of mega American company Blumberg Grain & Logistics, announced on July 9 that Guyana will be the company’s central regional hub for food insecurity and agriculture development in South America and expressed confidence in President Irfaan Ali’s vision for farming in the Republic. The historic signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)… Read More
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Cambio d’orario per il Punto Informativo Unificato
Il PIU – Punto Informativo Unificato della Città di Torino – cambia orario: per venire incontro alle esigenze della cittadinanza e uniformarsi all’apertura degli uffici dell’Amministrazione, lo sportello di Palazzo Civico apre un’ora prima al mattino. Nel mese di agosto il PIU sarà aperto tutti i giorni lavorativi dalle 9 alle 16, con orario continuato. A partire da settembre il… Read More
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