WHO Cracks Down on Illicit Sale of Tobacco
VOA News/Lisa Schlein GENEVA — Parties to a new global treaty to combat the illicit sale of tobacco products have taken the first steps toward cracking down on this multi-billion dollar…
Death Toll From Hurricane Michael Climbs to 11
VOA News Residents and rescue workers in Florida and other southeastern states were in the midst of recovering Friday from the devastation inflicted by Hurricane Michael, the remnants of which…
Governor Raimondo Announces Largest Successful Regulatory Reform Effort in State History
PROVIDENCE, - Governor Raimondo today joined small business leaders to discuss how Rhode Island's new regulatory system--which won an Innovation Award from the National Association of Secretaries of State--is helping businesses succeed in…
Fall River Mayor Arrested for Scheme to Defraud Investors
Defendant used investor funds to pay for lavish lifestyle, political campaign and student loans BOSTON – Jasiel F. Correia II, the Mayor of Fall River, was arrested this morning and…
Plaque Rededication for Fallen Cranston Native and Air Force Vietnam War Hero
CRANSTON, RI—Cranston Mayor Allan W. Fung invited the Cranston community to attend a special plaque rededication ceremony for fallen war hero and Cranston native Col. Frederic Mellor in Rolfe Square on…
Mayor James A. Diossa Celebrates the One Year Anniversary of the 10- Minute Walk Campaign by Participating in National “Walk to a Park Day”
CENTRAL FALLS, RI– Mayor James A. Diossa joined The Trust for Public Land, National Recreation and Park Association, and Urban Land Institute on Oct. 10 to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the…
RWU Partners with Google and Labster to Launch Virtual Reality Science Labs
Hands-on simulated labs offer students practical training and access to sophisticated technology found in million-dollar labs BRISTOL, , Oct. 10, 2018 – This fall, Roger Williams University is becoming the first university…
CVS Health Acquisition of Aetna Moving Forward on Agreement with U.S. Department of Justice
Transaction on track to close in early part of Q4 2018 WOONSOCKET, , Oct. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with…