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The U.S.-Iraq Higher Coordinating Committee meeting in Washington, co-chaired by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, underscored the breadth of U.S. support for Iraq. The United States, through its strategic partnership with the Republic of Iraq, seeks to advance mutual objectives of a stable, secure, sovereign, and unified Iraq.[Read More…]
Mayor Donald R. Grebien released the following statement regarding the decision to move to terminate the employment of Officer Daniel Dolan by the City of Pawtucket: “Trust in our public officials, both elected and appointed, is critical to our country’s ongoing pursuit of a more perfect union. In particular, our faith and trust in those we employ to protect our[Read More…]
Ned Price, State Department Spokesperson, led a discussion on Armenia Türkiye Ukraine China & Fukushima at The State Department in Washington, DC The Transcript: MR PRICE: Good afternoon. QUESTION: Good afternoon. MR PRICE: Happy Wednesday. QUESTION: Happy Wednesday. MR PRICE: I just have one announcement at the top, and then we’ll turn to your questions. We are deeply concerned by the reported arrests of multiple[Read More…]
Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced the launch of a community satisfaction survey asking Providence residents, business owners, and community members to gauge their satisfaction with city services. The survey is part of Mayor Brett Smiley’s commitment to improving the local quality-of-life by getting back-to-basics and ensuring City Hall is meeting the needs of the community. “We can build a better, stronger[Read More…]
Dr. Cheryl McWilliams, after decades of service to the City of Pawtucket & the City of Pawtucket School District, has formally retired. Recently, in a move marked by controversy, under some would say pressure from Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien, the former sitting school board had voted to not renew her contract, despite entreaties from the community. Her stewardship was[Read More…]
The City of Pawtucket School Committee has formally petitioned Pawtucket Mqyor Donald Grebien for the release of a total of 22 million dollars, in a Stage 1 Priority, Stage 2 Priority format, from monies authorized by taxpayers, in a 2018 Bond Issue, in order to facilitate repairs necessary to Shea High School. A pair of letters, from Acting Superintendent[Read More…]
US State Department Briefing-February 13, 2023, Spokesman Ned Price on The West Bank, Türkiye, Plan to Combat Human Trafficking The Transcript: MR PRICE: Good afternoon. Sorry, we are starting both later than usual and later than the advertised time, but it sure feels like a Monday. It is a Monday. A few things at the top, and we’ll take questions from[Read More…]
US State Department Briefing-February 9, 2023 Spokesman Ned Price held forth on earthquake relief efforts in Turkey & Syria, ongoing developments in Ukraine, and a mission of mercy from Nicaragua The Transcript: Earlier today, a plane arrived at Dulles International Airport carrying 222 individuals who had been held by the Government of Nicaragua. That includes students, journalists, and political[Read More…]
All Uniformed Troopers Will Be Equipped by The End of April Rhode Island State Police today formally announced today the rollout of its Body Worn & Cruiser Based Camera Program. From The Rhode Island State Police: The Rhode Island State Police today announced that it has begun the process of training and outfitting Troopers with both body-worn and cruiser[Read More…]
We caught up with Acting Pawtucket School Superintendent Lisa Ramzi after a “Working” Pawtucket School Meeting for an update, on well, everything! On the docket? Approval of the “Stage 2” Architect for the Unified School District … Approval of a request for the Emergency Shea High School NEASC imbroglio … and a whole lot more. Our interview with the Superintendent,[Read More…]
He’s baaaack! Although, truth be told, did he ever really go away? Now Former Woonsocket City Council Chair John Ward made good on his promise to stay involved in Woonsocket affairs … albeit as a private citizen, today, with the release of his formal objection to the “reclassification” of Woonsocket’s RISE Academy from Mayoral Academy to Charter School status. Citing,[Read More…]
In a scheduling move that has even the most cynical Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) observer shaking their head, the Agenda for the influential Council on Elementary & Secondary Education was posted on 5:20 this evening (Friday) to include a review of the controversial application to transition Woonsocket based RISE Mayoral Academy to Charter School status. The Hearing will[Read More…]
Sudan: One Year of Atrocities Requires New Global Approach Investigations into Deliberate Aid Obstruction, War Crimes Needed As global and regional leaders meet in Paris to spotlight Sudan and mark the one-year anniversary of the country’s brutal conflict between Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), they should make clear that those responsible for ongoing atrocities and other[Read More…]
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