STATE DEPARTMENT—The U.S. has announced plans to expand its refugee admissions program, with a goal of providing more assistance to Central Americans. Secretary of State John Kerry announced the expansion, on Wednesday, as he outlined U.S. foreign policy goals for the year. In a speech at National Defense University, Kerry said the new provisions would […]readmore
BOSTON – January 13, 2016 – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced matching grants totaling $78,582 for 9 projects that will help beginning farmers grow or improve their farm operations through the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources’ (DAR) Matching Enterprise Grants for Agriculture (MEGA) Program. «New farmers bring new ideas and enthusiasm to the agricultural industry, […]readmore
R.I. Governor Raimondo to attend World Economic Forum in Switzerland – Geneva, Switzerland, 13 January 2016 – Over 40 heads of state and government, as well as 2,500 leaders from business and society will convene at the 46th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, from 20 to 23 January in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, under the theme, Mastering […]readmore
Geneva, Switzerland, 13 January 2016 – Actors Yao Chen and Leonardo DiCaprio, artist Olafur Eliasson, and musician and entrepreneur will.i.am are the recipients of the 2016 Crystal Award, the World Economic Forum announced today. The winners will be honoured next week at the opening session of the Forum’s Annual Meeting 2016 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. The […]readmore
Rhode Island – En su discurso ella hablara de los logros en su primer año como gobernadora de Rhode Island Transmisión en vivo y en español por Latino Public Radio 1290 Am Providence y www.lprnoticias.comreadmore
Boston – General Electric Co., uno de los nombres más históricos en la América corporativa, trasladará su sede mundial a Boston, según funcionarios familiarizados con el proceso. Ejecutivos de la compañía llamaron al gobernador y el alcalde por separado la mañana del miércoles, así como el personal de GE, el anuncio formal vendrá el jueves. […]readmore
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To enforce laws and Board of Regents’ regulations; to make arrests in accordance with provisions of Federal, State and local laws and ordinances; to maintain order and security on institution premises; to provide fire inspection services to the campus community; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under […]readmore
Providence- El senador Juan M. Pichardo del distrito #2 de la ciudad de Providence, invitó a todo público a una reunión comunitaria para hablar sobre las oportunidades de empleos y pasantías para jóvenes de nuestro estado. Dicho evento es patrocinado por el senador Juan M. Pichardo y Connecting Futures (Conectando el Futuro). El evento se […]readmore
Carla Babb PENTAGON—The United States confirmed that Iran released 10 U.S. Navy sailors Wednesday, a day after they were detained when they drifted into Iranian territorial waters. A Pentagon statement said there was no indication the nine men and one woman were harmed while in Iranian custody. The sailors were on two small boats […]readmore
BOSTON – January 13, 2016 – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced $320,464 in grants for 13 wildlife habitat improvement projects in 12 Massachusetts communities from the Department of Fish and Game’s Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFW). «These grants will allow municipalities and conservation organizations to improve wildlife habitats and enhance recreational opportunities for people […]readmore