North Smithfield, R.I. – Banneker Industries is pleased to announce Daniel Sylvestre as the new Operations Manager for New England. With over 32 years of expertise in warehouse management, Mr. Sylvestre is a great addition. “Mr. Sylvestre’s time in the supply chain and logistics industry makes him a natural fit for the New England Operations […]readmore
WARWICK, RI – With the Rep. Carnevale controversy in mind, WatchdogRI looked at every Rhode Island legislator’s real estate disclosures on ethics filings looking for irregularities with ethics forms, campaign finance filings and Rhode Island real estate records. One issue that jumped out was corporate ownership of real estate occupied by state Senator Jabour (D-Providence). […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza and the Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), in collaboration with the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), today hosted an Interfaith Hurricane Preparedness Workshop at the Providence Career and Technical Academy to advise and involve local faith-based community organizations in strategic […]readmore
PROVIDENCE – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced the schedule of activities for the 28th Annual Governor’s Bay Day celebration on Sunday, July 24. The day includes free parking at all Rhode Island state beaches, as well as fishing in Rhode Island’s saltwaters without a fishing license. The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI — General Treasurer Seth Magaziner today announced the successful launch of the improved CollegeBound program, Rhode Island’s 529 college savings plan. The strengthened 529 college savings plan features lower fees, a wider array of investment options and improved customer service for the more than 18,000 Rhode Islanders with CollegeBound accounts. «With these new […]readmore
Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin announced that Jackial Smith (age 20), of Providence pleaded guilty yesterday before Providence County Superior Court Justice Robert D. Krause to two separate cases for breaking and entering, possession of intent to deliver marijuana, carrying a firearm while committing a crime of violence, and carrying a firearm without a license. […]readmore
Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin announced that Trisha Oliver (age 33), of West Warwick, RI, was sentenced today by Superior Court Justice Kristin E. Rodgers to 20 years with eight years and nine months to serve and the balance suspended with probation for her role in the October 4, 2009 death of her six-year-old son […]readmore
Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin announced that suspended Providence Police Officer Michael McCarty (age 63), of Warwick, pleaded guilty today before Superior Court Justice Robert D. Krause to one count embezzlement. Under the terms of the plea, McCarthy was sentenced to seven years with one year of home confinement and the balance suspended with probation. […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – In accordance with a Proclamation issued by President Obama, Governor Gina M. Raimondo has ordered U.S. and Rhode Island flags to remain at half-staff at all state facilities and buildings. The flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on July 22, 2016 in honor of the victims of the attack on police […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Electric Boat (EB) unveiled a strategic workforce plan aimed at addressing long-term hiring opportunities at Quonset Point. EB’s Rhode Island facility currently employs 3,500 workers, and the company expects to employ more than 5,500 workers by the end of the 2020s. «A year ago, I promised our […]readmore