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SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CareTrust REIT, Inc. (NYSE:CTRE) announced today that it has acquired a 136-unit, two-facility memory care portfolio located in the greater Chicago metropolitan area. The facilities will be operated by affiliates of Chapters Living, LLC, a new operator relationship for CareTrust. Chapters Living is a seniors housing and memory care operator based in the Midwest led by industry veteran Danny Stricker. Chapters took over operations at the facilities from the outgoing operator on May 1, 2023 pursuant to […]

ROSEAU, Dominica – Chinese millennials’ dreams of building prosperity and security in their home country have crumbled as the country faces a liquidity crisis and a property bust, says a recent PR Dominica news release. But these young Chinese are not giving up yet. Many have seen that a well-paying job can only take them so far, and that the right investment can be transformative. “China has banned crypto and instituted limits to foreign stock exchanges access. With this reality, many wealthy Chinese […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – The staging of Expo Jamaica 2023 is in keeping with the strategic objectives of the ministry of industry, investment and commerce, aimed at boosting exports and attracting more business to the country, says portfolio minister, senator Aubyn Hill; as reported by Shanna K. Salmon; meantime president of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), John Mahfood, says the Jamaican economy is ripe for business and is urging investors to take advantage of the many opportunities that […]

NEW YORK, USA – A new photo exhibit on UN Peacekeeping opened at headquarters on Monday, honouring the service and sacrifice of uniformed and civilian peacekeepers as it marks its 75th anniversary. “For 75 years, UN Peacekeeping has helped to end conflict, protect civilians, advance political solutions, and secure sustainable peace,” said Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations. “Peacekeepers are ordinary people working in difficult and dangerous conditions to achieve extraordinary outcomes for the communities they serve,” he said. “The results of their efforts […]

By Caribbean News Global TORONTO, CANADA – Carolyn Bennett, minister of mental health and addictions and associate minister of health, announced $2.8 million in funding to the Community-Based Research Centre (CBRC). With this funding, CBRC is delivering “Investigaytors,” a 2SLGBTQI+ focussed community-based health leadership program that fosters important resources for good mental health, including mental health literacy, social connection and problem-solving skills. In addition to reaching 13,000 2SLGBTQI+ individuals through this project, CBRC is also developing and mobilizing 2SLGBTQI+ mental health resources to […]

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – The newly appointed regional representative for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mervyn Farroe, has assured support for Guyana’s push for the CARICOM region to address key challenges including food security, climate resilience and financing for small businesses. During a recent meeting with foreign secretary Robert Persaud, the new regional representative discussed the Agency’s work in Guyana under the new leadership. In the engagement, Persaud spoke to the importance of USAID as a key […]

CALGARY, Canada – The WestJet Group announced, on May 1, 2023, that it has completed its acquisition of Sunwing Vacations and Sunwing Airlines. The transaction, originally announced in March 2022, combines the two Canadian aviation and leisure travel success stories, and will bring greater choice, competitive airfares and increased direct access to sun destinations to Canadian travellers. In addition, it positions Sunwing to continue its growth across Canada and permits the newly merged company to protect jobs. Related: WestJet Group to acquire Sunwing […]

The Honorable Kevin McCarthy Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Mr. Speaker: I am writing to follow up on my previous letters regarding the debt limit and to provide additional information regarding the Treasury Department’s ability to continue to finance the operations of the federal government. In my January 13 letter, I noted that it was unlikely that cash and extraordinary measures would be exhausted before early June. After reviewing recent federal tax receipts, our best estimate […]

SANTO, DOMINGO, Dominica Republic – The Coast Guard returned 75 migrants to the Dominican Republic between Saturday and Monday, following the interdiction of two illegal voyage vessels in Mona Passage waters near Puerto Rico. The interdictions are the result of ongoing local and federal multi-agency efforts in support of the Caribbean Border Interagency Group (CBIG). USCG returned 75 migrants to the Dominican Republic between Saturday and Monday Two Dominican men interdicted in these voyages are facing federal prosecution at the […]