You have reached the end of your secondary level education and must now face your examinations in May and June. It is time to write the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) / Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exams. Whether you are prepared or not, you will be writing, shading or drawing …

Mastercard reinforces the company’s sustainability commitments and scales the accessibility of more sustainable card offerings for consumers seeking a way to reduce the environmental impact of their wallet. The company announced in April 2023, it is accelerating efforts to remove first–use, PVC plastics from payment cards on its network by …

“Our revamped brand identity really marks a new beginning for DIVA that will lay the groundwork for upcoming innovation,” said Carinne Chambers-Saini, founder and CEO of DIVA. “For twenty years, our community has trusted DIVA to demystify periods and provide reliable and sustainable period care. We are so looking forward …

In recent years, cryptocurrency has become an increasingly popular investment option. However, the risk of hacking exchanges has also grown with its growing popularity. Crypto exchange hacks occur when malicious actors access an exchange’s digital assets. Hackers can sometimes steal millions of dollars, worth of cryptocurrency, leaving users with little …

Finding the appropriate manufacturing company to work with may make all the difference in operating a profitable business. Your manufacturing partner is the one that is accountable for making your products and ensuring that they are up to the criteria that you have set. Therefore, if you want to be …

It seems like every day there is a new fee, surcharge or tax. To add insult to injury, the additional cost adds absolutely no value to the product or service. There is an actual name for these fees, they are referred to as junk fees. Initially, the domain of the …

The launch of Mastercard Crypto Credential was announced by Mastercard in April 2023. The announcement introduced a set of common standards and infrastructure that will help verify interactions among consumers and businesses using blockchain networks. Mastercard Crypto Credential aims to provide a foundation for financial institutions, governments, brands, and crypto …

Mastercard’s Girls4Tech, an educational programme that seeks to inspire girls aged 8 to 16 to acquire skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), returned to the Caribbean with the participation of 38 girls from Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. Currently, this initiative has reached more than three million students …

Crystal healing is an ancient holistic therapy that uses the natural energy of crystals to balance and align the body’s energy centres. This therapy has gained immense popularity in recent years, and many people are interested in becoming certified crystal healers to offer this service professionally. If you’re one of …

A rising effort to encourage women to seek jobs in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) has emerged in recent years. Women continue to be underrepresented in these sectors, so this initiative is crucial. Only 28% of workers in scientific and engineering jobs are women, according to the National Scientific …

The medical school admissions process can be an extremely stressful and overwhelming experience for aspiring medical students. One aspect that is often overlooked is mental health and self-care during this process. Here are some strategies for addressing mental health and practising self-care during stressful medical school admissions. Strategies for dealing …

Nike Tiempo and all other shoes using kangaroo skins will be stopped in 2023 announced Nike, one of the best-known brands in the world. This action, following a similar announcement from Puma, means that two of the biggest buyers of kangaroo skins are getting out of the business of financing …

The beyond breathtaking Dominica is one place that makes it to almost every list by travel journalists. It’s that time of year again when they round up the most beautiful places in the world. Is 2023 the year that travel finally bounces back? It seems so! With much of the …

Some reckon that online casinos serve as a fun activity, while many others use it as a plain pastime. But above all, for decades casinos have been portrayed as extravagant and glam places where only the rich and famous can enter. Whatever the case, Las Vegas as the most popular …

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and the Autism Society of America will highlight the real impacts of acceptance in action, from interpersonal interactions to national policy choices. Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States, with one in 36 children receiving a diagnosis, according to today’s newly released …