Program is a Win for Workers, Win for Employers and Win for Rhode Island WARWICK, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced the 21 recipients of the Real Jobs Rhode Island planning grants available through the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT). Real Jobs Rhode Island is a demand-driven initiative that puts […]readmore
Providence, RI – Providence Animal Control is alerting dog owners in the City of an unusually high number of cases of canine Parvovirus, or «Parvo», being reported in Providence and also to the State Veterinarian’s office. Canine Parvovirus is required to be reported to the State Veterinarian if the dog originated in an animal shelter, […]readmore
CHARLESTON, S.C.—The man accused of slaying nine parishioners as they worshipped at a South Carolina church was expected in court Friday to face dozens of federal charges, including hate crimes and obstructing the practice of religion. Dylann Roof, 21, was scheduled to be arraigned in Charleston. The hearing, which was expected to be brief and […]readmore
JOHANNESBURG—The recent killing of Zimbabwe’s beloved Cecil the lion, at the hands of an American hunter, has ignited a firestorm of controversy in neighboring South Africa, a top destination for hunters looking to bag exotic trophies like lions, leopards and the like. South Africa’s hunting industry is a hugely profitable one, bringing in hundreds of […]readmore
The White House said the US president , Barack Obama , will oppose any measure the US Congress to withdraw funds to Planned Parenthood, a clinic that performs abortions in this country. Republican lawmakers threatened to withhold federal funding to this non-profit organization, after a group that oppose abortions published a video suggesting that the […]readmore
WASHINGTON—The U.S. economy advanced a solid 2.3 percent in the April-to-June period after a harsh winter. The Commerce Department reported Thursday that a surge in consumer spending and new export gains pushed the world’s largest economy ahead in the second quarter. The government also said GDP in the January-March period grew 0.6 percent instead of […]readmore
China’s Defense Ministry Thursday accused the United States of «militarizing» the South China Sea by staging patrols and joint military drills there, leading to raised tensions in the disputed region. China Defense spokesman Yang Yujun said Beijing has been angered by U.S. Navy and Air Force forays through waters it claims as its own, strengthened […]readmore
Providence, RI – A Providence resident has been apprehended for allegedly attempting to hire a hitman to murder the mother of a Providence Police Officer and burn her home, following a successful undercover investigation by the Providence Police Department Intelligence Unit. Michelle Larracuente, 50, of Garfield Street in Providence is charged with soliciting another to […]readmore
Masachusetts – In New Bedford, KG Urban Enterprises company that planned to build a casino in the coastal zone is withdrawing from the competition for the state license for a casino. A company representative said he could not get the financing for the project of $ 650 million. New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said that […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today marked the passage of legislation to protect our water supplies and put people back to work with a ceremonial bill signing at the Save the Bay Center. (H 5668 and S 369) Many Rhode Island homes have outdated underground wastewater systems. These systems, often cesspools, are inefficient and ineffective and contribute to public health […]readmore