Culture

Reggae Legend, Marcia Griffiths, Charms at Jamaica Music Conference; Shines at Florida’s Grace Jerk Festival

Reggae legend and icon, Marcia Griffiths, charmed her audience, while giving a talk at the 6th annual Jamaica Music Conference (JMC), held in Jamaica earlier this month. Speaking to an audience of upcoming artists, artist managers, […]

Regional News

CARICOM Calls For Seat On The International Civil Aviation Organisation’s Council

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, November 25, 2018 (CMC) – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Irwin LaRocque, called for a distinct CARICOM voice among the 36 seats on the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s Council. Addressing the International Civil Aviation […]

Commentary

Africa Set To Become A Massive Free Trade Area …………By Kingsley Ighobor Contributing Writer

UNITED NATIONS, New York November 23, 2018 (IPS) — Following the unveiling of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement in Kigali, Rwanda, in March 2018, Africa is about to become the world’s largest free trade area: […]

Government News

ACTING LABOUR MINISTER INITIATES ARBITRATION TO RESOLVE DISPUTE ON THE ADVANCED PAYMENT OF PENSION

The newly appointed Acting Minister for Labour, Honourable Anthony Boatswain is taking immediate action to seek a solution to resolve the dispute between the Pension Engagement Committee and the trade unions and staff associations, on […]