By now it’s almost cliche to describe 2020 as a “dumpster fire.” Yet it’s hard to argue that that isn’t the most apt description of the year that was. From a global […]
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Haiti: Nearly 100 High Schoolers Impregnated In Small Haiti Town
Along Haiti’s southeast, about 25 miles from Jeremie, lies the mountainous town of Beaumont. The small palm tree-lined town of 12,486 inhabitants is a beacon for families from surrounding villages looking to […]
Why people are turning to robots when they’re sad and anxious at work
The global pandemic has created a seismic shift in workplace mental health, with over three-fourths of workers saying that this is the most stressful year ever. That’s according to a global study by my […]
3 ways being a millennial prepared me to be a working parent during the pandemic
My first job out of college was as a junior copywriter. We sat in an open bullpen and everyone’s computer screens were visible. Understandably, others grumbled about how much time I spent […]
How to ask for a raise during the pandemic
On the surface, asking for a raise during a global pandemic can feel a little tone-deaf. Not all companies are doing well, and some of your colleagues may have been laid off […]
Want a secure financial future? Consider the side hustle
In a matter of months, the makeup of America’s workforce has been completely overturned. Swift transitions to remote work have resulted in, according to Gallup, 7 in 10 employees working from home today. And […]
Jamaica: 85-Y-O With COVID-19 Kills Self At Hospital
A senior citizen who tested positive for COVID-19 and who was admitted to the isolation ward at the Savanna-la-Mar General Hospital is believed to have committed suicide after his body was found […]
Suriname: Home Affairs officials flock to government building
Civil servants have flocked to the government building in large numbers today to ask for clarity about their position with the government. They have indicated in a petition that they have not been […]
I got laid off because of COVID-19. Here’s how I turned job loss into a career opportunity
Thinking back to the start of 2020, it held so much promise. Not just a new year, but a whole new decade. A chance to reflect on where I’d come in my life […]
Where Will We End Up in Cuba?
The current situation is worrying again, especially in Havana, where new positive cases of COVID-19 are appearing every day. We have gone back to phase 0 of the recovery process, all thanks […]
