A human rights group says it has found evidence of huge war profiteering by some of South Sudan’s top political leaders, including the heads of the two sides in the country’s civil war. The rights group’s co-founders, Hollywood star George Clooney and activist John Prendergast, shared the findings Monday at a news conference at Washington’s […]Load more...
The Philippine president says he wants all U.S. forces out of his country’s south, where they have been advising local troops battling Muslim extremists. Speaking before newly-appointed government officials Monday, Rodrigo Duterte blamed the U.S. for the restiveness of Muslim militants in the region, marking the first time he has publicly opposed the presence of […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of Providence and its fire fighters union have a tentative agreement for a five year contract that realizes structural healthcare and retirement savings while resolving several ongoing legal disputes between the city and the union. This agreement will return Providence Fire fighters to a 4 platoon schedule with a reduced […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, R.I.- The Providence City Council today released a comprehensive review of the Providence Board of Licenses conducted by former Attorney General Jeff Pine. The report identifies systemic issues in the Board’s current operations and provides recommendations to improve efficiencies, procedures, and accountability. The report was commissioned by the City Council to address growing concerns […]Load more...
Rhode Island State Police Host Statewide Memorial for 9/11
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Providence – Fifteen years have passed since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 a day that forever change our nation’s history. At 8:30 a.m., the anniversary ceremony will begin at the State House Bell Area with Governor Gina Raimondo the Rhode Island State Police and other dignitaries to mark the 15th Anniversary of September […]Load more...
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. – According to a Proclamation issued by President Obama, Friday, September 9 through Sunday, September 11, 2016, will be recognized as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance. Governor Gina M. Raimondo has ordered that the U.S. and Rhode Island flags at all state facilities and buildings be flown at half-staff until Monday, September […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A Cranston, Rhode Island, resident pleaded guilty yesterday to aiding and assisting in the preparation of false tax returns, wire fraud, theft of government funds and aggravated identity theft, announced U.S. Attorney Peter F. Neronha and Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Caroline D. Ciraolo, head of the Justice Department’s Tax Division. Belkis […]Load more...
Providence, RI – Las organizaciones sin fines de lucro tienen hasta el 30 de septiembre para solicitar subvenciones dirigidas a la comunidad latina a través de Juanita Sánchez Community Fund en Rhode Island Foundation. El fondo se creó en 1992 gracias a las contribuciones de los amigos y familiares de Sánchez, quienes quisieron honrar sus […]Load more...