Many times when a decision is made, you don’t know if it is good for you, because you don’t have the information. On Wednesday October 25, 2023, the Republicans made a unanimous choice, and Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La), become the new Speaker of the House.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – In the Caribbean, we share a deep understanding of the intricate link between disasters and inequality. It’s a narrative of uneven access to crucial resources, leaving the most vulnerable exposed to the impacts of disasters.

There are so many ways to avoid a government shutdown, with a temporary extension, which is called a continuing resolution. It can be for two weeks, or it can be for two months, but the government can stay open. However on October 1, 2023, it looks like the Republicans will disrupt many services with another government shutdown.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, Oct. 26, CMC – For sixty years, from their entry into school, Venezuelans have been trained into believing that the Essequibo region of Guyana belongs to Venezuela. Consequently, regardless of the facts, this belief is ingrained in the Venezuelan psyche.

The housekeeping woman has been around in all societies from the beginning of civilization. She is the one who takes care of the home, sees to it that it’s kept clean and presentable, caters to the children, and ensures that the entire household is perfect.

On Saturday, environmental advocate Bill Vanderberg was where he is most Saturdays during the year – leading volunteers maintaining trails traversing the Santa Monica Mountains around Los Angeles.

When discussing the ongoing climate crisis, I often hear the proverbial phrase, “we are all in this together.” However, the data on air pollution in conjunction with public health risks suggests we are not, in fact, “all in this together.” 

Amidst Congress' best efforts to keep the government open, it’s also hard at work to re-authorize affordable food, farmers are able to insure their crops, and ranchers can export their products to foreign markets. It’s not an understatement to say it’s one of the most important bills Congress can send to the president’s desk, which is why it is so important to get it right.

There are many different organizations who are working to Get the Vote Out, and get more people registered on National Registration Day 9-19-23. This started in 2012, and last year 1.5 million Americans were registered and others got their registration corrected.

WASHINGTON, DC – The attack by Hamas on civilians in Southern Israel on 7 October 2023 was as stupid as it was cruel, brutal and inhuman.

NEW YORK, New York - While several recurring topics, such as Climate Change, Sustainable Development and Financing for Development, occupied much of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders and officials’ presentation, during this week’s concluded United Nations General Assembly Debate, one topic or country that predominated was Haiti.

If you notice, I put a comma between the words, women, love and money, just to play it safe. Money doth make the mare run, it takes cash to care, with money all things are possible, the love of money is the root of all evil, the lack of money is the root of all evil. Take your pick, money is at the central core of almost everything, good and bad, and so are women.