Obama’s Speech to the People of Cuba

PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Muchas gracias. Thank you so much. Thank you very much. President Castro, the people of Cuba, thank you so much for the warm welcome that I have received, that my family have received, and that our delegation has received. It is an extraordinary honor to be here today.

Kerry Congratulates Pope Francis’ Anniversary

By John Kerry, Secretary of State On behalf of President Obama, the Department of State, and the people of the United States, Teresa and I offer our warmest congratulations to His Holiness Pope Francis on the third anniversary of his election as Bishop of Rome and leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Pope Francis visited… Continue reading Kerry Congratulates Pope Francis’ Anniversary

Obama Named 2016 Presidential Early Career Awards for 105 Scientists and Engineers

Washington, DC, March 8, 2015, — President Obama recently named 105 researchers as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the United States Government on science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their independent research careers. The winners will receive their awards at a… Continue reading Obama Named 2016 Presidential Early Career Awards for 105 Scientists and Engineers

Pictures from Gee How Oak Tin Association Chinese New Year Banquet

By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, Feb. 27, 2016, — This is Super Saturday before the Super Tuesday in Boston Chinatown. Over 1,000 people showed up at the Gee How Oak Tin Association of New England’s Chinese New Year banquet at Empire Garden and Hei La Moon restaurants, including many elected officials. (L to R)Peter Chan,… Continue reading Pictures from Gee How Oak Tin Association Chinese New Year Banquet

Governor Baker Swears In Workforce Development Board

Boston, Feb. 25, 2016 – Today, Governor Charlie Baker swore in members of the new Massachusetts Workforce Development Board at a State House ceremony prior to the board’s first public hearing where they are charged with making recommendations to improve the public workforce system and align policies to strengthen regional economies. Verizon New England’s Region… Continue reading Governor Baker Swears In Workforce Development Board

Gov. Baker, Mayor Walsh Announce Joint Community Redevelopment Venture in Downtown Boston

BOSTON – Today as part of the Baker-Polito Administration’s “Open for Business” Real Estate Asset Leveraging (REAL) Strategy, Governor Charlie Baker and Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced a joint state and city venture with Veolia North America to explore the strategic redevelopment of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT) District 6 Headquarters and Veolia facility… Continue reading Gov. Baker, Mayor Walsh Announce Joint Community Redevelopment Venture in Downtown Boston