US imposes visa ban on Central American officials for role in Cuba medical missions

Dominica News Online - Thursday, June 5th, 2025 at 9:07 AM The US State Department has targeted several Central American government officials with visa restrictions on the basis that they are linked to Cuba’s medical mission program. The officials...

Fernie Rotary supports the Elk Valley Hospital

The Rotary Club of Fernie has proudly presented a generous gift of over $35,000 to the East Kootenay Foundation for Health (EKFH) in support of the Elk Valley Hospital. The funds were raised through the sold-out success of Feast for a Cause, held...

Mastantuono, the precocious genius who surpasses Messi and is wanted by Real Madrid: the youngest to debut with Argentina

River Plate forward Franco Mastantuono, the new promise of Argentine football, made his debut at the age of 17 years and 295 days with the Albiceleste, after being included by coach Lionel Scaloni in the 83rd minute of the match that Argentina won...

‘A terrible tragedy’: The night in Sydney that changed Marlene Dietrich’s life

Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size When showbiz impresario Harley Medcalf warns me his North Sydney office is “a bit of a...

Vancouver Whitecaps fall ill after Mexico trip for CONCACAF

The Vancouver Whitecaps said a “significant number” of players who traveled to Mexico for last weekend’s CONCACAF Champions Cup final have become ill. The Whitecaps canceled practice Wednesday and had a modified session for cleared players...

Whitecaps food poisoning drama: Canada's Jesse Marsch urges Concacaf action after players fall ill in Mexico

In the wake of losing the Concacaf Champions Cup to Cruz Azul in Mexico, the Vancouver Whitecaps have had to cancel training due to players and staff experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms. That also impacted the Whitecaps contingent who are with...

The Colombian Catatumbo: Where internal armed conflict and international forced migration converge

The Colombian armed conflict has left a profound mark on society and territory. Although there was much hope for what could unfold in the country after the signing of the 2016 Peace Agreement between the Government and the Revolutionary Armed...

Nigeria Deepens Strategic Ties With Brazil, Cuba on Innovation, Bioenergy, Technology

…As Minister Nnaji proposes joint innovation committees to accelerate South-South advancement By Ikechukwu Emmanuel Chief Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, has hosted back-to-back high-level visits from the Ambassadors of...

Nolte: Remittances to Mexico Collapse as Trump Cracks Down on Illegal Immigration

For the third month in a row, remittances from Mexican workers to their native country dropped sharply. Compared to April of 2024, per the Bank of Mexico, April remittances dropped 12.1 percent, which is the biggest year-over-year drop in 13...

Chile abortion rights bill could shape Boric legacy as Latin American neighbors look on

VALPARAISO, Chile - An effort by Chilean President Gabriel Boric to expand abortion rights in the final months of his administration could finally give him a progressive legacy after three years in office but it is an uphill task that Latin...

National Hispanic Health Foundation Rebrands

The National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF), formerly part of the National Hispanic Medical Association, rebranded its platform to amplify its mission to close the health equity gap for Latinos, according to an NHHF news release. NHHF partners...

Nutrition Unit talk Healthy Eating on Caribbean Nutrition Day

Press Release June 6, 2025 Caribbean Nutrition Day was observed across the region on Sunday, June, 1, 2025, and the Nutrition Unit within the Ministry of Health,Wellness and the Environment held a symposium under the theme “Savour the Flavour, Eat...

Brazil gets blanked in Ancelotti's debut

Mexican Legend Juan Manuel Marquez Makes Final Canelo vs Crawford Prediction: “He Looks Slow”

Juan Manuel Marquez has revealed who he believes will prevail when Canelo Alvarez faces Terence Crawford later this year. It was announced at the beginning of last month that the pound-for-pound stars would lock horns on Saturday September 13 at...

Kick off summer with delicious and healthy recipes from the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers’ Association

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Summer is here, and that means family gatherings and cookouts. Dana Rady with the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers’ Association stopped by Sunrise 7 to share a couple of recipes that are sure to please a crowd....

Barbados Moves to Validate its Health National Adaptation Plan

Bridgetown, Barbados, 6 June, 2025 (PAHO/WHO) – Stakeholders from Barbados’ health sector, disaster management, Prime Minister’s Office, the University of the West Indies and the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre, met from June 3-4 at the...

Lucentis Biosimilar FYB201/Ranivisio (ranibizumab) Approved In Brazil

Raniviso becomes first approved Lucentis biosimilar in Brazil Commercialization partnership established with Brazilian pharmaceutical company Biomm Product launch in Brazil expected in Q4 2025, kicking off the commercial rollout of FYB201 across...

VIDEO: Disasters, displacement and mental health

When Hurricane Beryl devastated parts of St. Vincent and the Grenadines on July 1, 2024, it affected 40,000 people — about 40% of the nation’s population. However, they were a fraction of the 13 million people in the Americas who were displaced by...

Factbox-Latin America's abortion rights in spotlight as Chile debates legalization

By Natalia Siniawski and Sarah Morland MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Chile's Congress is set to begin debating a bill that could make abortion legal on request nationwide, a debate which could have ripple effects across Latin America as a rift grows...

Cops nab 28 illegal Venezuelan migrants at Mayaro bar

News Rampersad Sharlene 17 Minutes Ago - File photo Police have detained 28 illegal migrants found at a bar in Mayaro on June 6. A release from the Police Service said officers of the National Special Operations Unit went to a sports bar in St...