New York’s criminal justice system gets reform

By J. Zamgba Browne Chief Correspondent Gov. Andrew Cuomo has launched a statewide campaign to restore fairness to New York’s Criminal Justice System. He said the campaign advances his five-pronged reform package to overhaul the State’s criminal justice system. This comprehensive package – the most […]

Consumer Protection Agency changes course

By Charlene Crowell (NNPA Newswire Columnist) Charlene Crowell says that the Trump-appointed CFPB director Mick Mulvaney delayed the implementation of its prepaid card rule that was designed to help stop abusive fees for users.In the wake of a recent series of anti-consumer actions taken by […]

Mall developers stake out turf around Victoria Falls

    A trip to one of Africa’s world class wonders doesn’t mean one needs to be deprived of the pleasures of shopping.  At least that was the thinking of developers who obtained permits for a $13 million multi-purpose shopping mall not far from Zimbabwe’s […]

Damian Marley Wins Fourth Grammy Award

By Vinette K. Pryce Special Assignment Damian Marley previously won two Grammy Best Reggae Album trophies for Half Way Tree and Welcome To Jamrock compilations named from Jamaica’s landmark locations. Continuing what now seems a pattern, Marley’s 18-track album Stony Hill shouts out an area […]