Avellon Williams LONDON- Psychedelic compounds in magic mushrooms can help depressed people get out of negative patterns of thinking, a new study suggests. Researchers reported that psilocybin, found in mushrooms, induced a more flexible brain, which worked differently from regular antidepressants, even weeks after taking it. While this is not the first time the drug has […]
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Avellon Williams BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS – An estimated 15,000 educators from throughout the Caribbean will benefit from professional development training specially designed for them to assist students in recovering from learning losses incurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This training is part of the Learning Recovery and Enhancement Programme called Let’s REAP which was developed cooperatively by the Caribbean […]
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Avellon Williams KINGSTON, JAMAICA- It is time for the Caribbean region and the African continent to establish more direct contacts rather than relying on multilateral organizations for such links, according to Rwandan President Paul Kagame. During an address to a special joint session of the Jamaican Parliament at Gordon House in downtown Kingston on Thursday, […]
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Avellon Williams KINGSTON, JAMAICA- His Excellency Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda, arrives for a joint sitting of the Houses of Parliament in Jamaica. “The power of anniversary comes from an opportunity to remind a generation of the struggles we had before. Africa and the Caribbean should work together to advance common […]
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Avellon Williams KINGSTON, JAMAICA – To help the Caribbean Culture Sector recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the European Union and the Organisation of Africa, the Caribbean, and Pacific States have provided significant funding under the ACP-EU 11th EDF Culture Program. The virtual launch is scheduled for Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 11:00 EST. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the […]
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Avellon Williams ST LUCIA- Petroleum, Gasoline, Diesel, LPG 20 lb, 22 lb, and 100 lb cylinders have increased in price in St. Lucia. The increasing price of fuel products is set to strain the pockets of the people of the Caribbean nation. The Government informed the general public about the change to the retail price of fuel products on Monday, […]
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Avellon Williams CARACAS, VENEZUELA- Inflation in Venezuela recently hit its lowest level since 2012. According to the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV), consumer prices rose by only 1.4 percent in March, less than half of February’s 2.9 percent. This marks the seventh consecutive month with single-digit inflation. After experiencing hyperinflation in recent years, the Caribbean nation’s […]
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•There have been reports indicating that ‘Rape is now a Russian weapon of war’ Avellon Williams UKRAINE- President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russian troops of allegedly committing ‘hundreds of rapes’ including sexually assaulting small children. It is alleged that several horrifying atrocities committed across Ukraine by Putin’s troops, including the brutal rapes and murders of women and children have been committed often in front […]
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Avellon Williams NEW YORK – At least five people were shot and injured Tuesday during a morning rush hour attack at a New York City subway station, leaving the wounded bleeding on the platform and police searching for the shooter. Around 8:30 am, firefighters responded to smoke reports at the 36th Street station in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park […]
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Avellon Williams KINGSTON, JAMAICA – His Excellency Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda, is scheduled to arrive in Jamaica on Wednesday, April 13 for a three-day state visit. During his visit to Jamaica, the president is expected to meet with Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen and Prime Minister Andrew Holness, among other government officials. In […]
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