Making music for the masses is no difficult feat for Sizzla Kalonji. From his emergence on the reggae and dancehall scene in the ‘90s to now, he continues to exceed expectations. The […]
Five Questions With Sizzla Kalonji
Guess which 2 drugs are on the rise during the pandemic
Marijuana and methamphetamine. These are the recreational drugs that are on the rise during the coronavirus pandemic, as the nation apparently tries to simultaneously calm and motivate itself. A new study by the National Institutes […]
Why creative blocks are so damaging, according to a neuroscience expert
Neuroscience has taught us that the brain constantly seeks clarity. Every second, it analyzes patterns in our environments and behaviors to make better sense of the world. Since humans are wired to […]
3 ways to build an equitable health system, according to a Black doctor
While the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our daily lives for one year, it has also further illuminated the inequities in our healthcare system experienced daily by racial and ethnic minorities. When we […]
Cuba: ‘The Translation of Letters and Ideas in Cuba’s Republic’: Symposium looks at translation practices in Cuban history
“The Translation of Letters and Ideas in Cuba’s Republic,” a four-part symposium co-sponsored by the University of Connecticut’s Department of Literatures, Cultures & Languages, the UConn Humanities Institute, El Instituto Seed Grant, […]
NYC: At least seven injured as vehicle plows through outdoor dining area in NYC
At least seven people — including two children — were injured Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash that sent a car careening into an outdoor dining setup in Manhattan, police said. The […]
Trinidad & Tobago: Republic Bank launches ‘Endcash’ feature
Republic Bank announced the launch of ‘Endcash’, a mobile wallet solution in Trinidad and Tobago. Endcash is a new digital payment and social hub that transforms your smartphone into a highly-secured money management […]
Jamaica: Cabinet to review funeral, burial ban
The country could know early next week whether the Government will reverse its decision to ban funerals for two weeks as of Monday, March 8 as part of efforts to stem the […]
Futures Bounce After BOJ Jawbone; Traders Remain On Edge Ahead Of Payrolls
For the second day in a row US equity futures rebounded from an overnight rout that dragged spoos as low as 3,730 as investors kept a worried eye on US TSY yields […]
Haiti: Haiti Kidnappings Double Last Year’s Numbers, Researchers Say
There were at least 110 cases of kidnapping in Haiti so far in 2021, according to the Human Rights Analysis and Research Center (CARDH). In February, CARDH counted at least 50 cases […]
