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UWI’S First Global Climate-Smart Institute

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The Caribbean now has its own Global Institute for Climate-Smart and Resilient Development resourced by leading experts from The University of the West Indies...

Consortium of Banks to acquire the banking operations of CIBC FirstCaribbean in Dominica, Grenada,...

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Today, a Consortium of leading Banks in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the...

Go Fund Me launched to assist with the funeral for latest homicide victim

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A Go Fund Me account has been launched to assist with the funeral arrangements for Piccadilly resident, Jane Finch who was killed in her home on...

Chinese Embassy responds to newspaper article on Taiwan

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Dear Editor:   Pointe Xpress carried a news report by Reuters on October 11 titled “Taiwan won’t be forced to bow to China, president says”, which...

New Special Economic Zone includes marine spawning grounds, causing Wehner to worry about implications...

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George Wehner is expressing concern about the impact of the new Special Economic Zone on the spawning areas of fish and other sea creatures...

Teachers in fear of losing their jobs ask Ministry of Health for clear policy...

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Two educators say they are frustrated and confused on the way forward after being given conflicting reports on vaccination. REAL News has learned that a...

IN PICTURES: Major road in Jennings leading to Hermitage Hotel

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Major road in Jennings leading to Hermitage Hotel.

12 hours later, APUA still does not know what hit it

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APUA’S TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER VAUGHN BROWNE: Browne said about 25,000 customers were affected by an interruption in Inet services today. This included all 25 thousand landline customers...

CIBC FirstCaribbean To Sell Its Banking Assets In Four OECS Countries And Aruba

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FirstCaribbean International Bank Limited has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, FirstCaribbean International Bank (Barbados) Limited (“FCIB Barbados”), has agreed to sell its banking assets...

Police investigate death threats against family of Vincia James

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The Police are continuing to look into reports of death threats made against family members of Vincia James. James has been missing for over four...

Commissioner Rodney Meets with New Police Welfare Executive

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Police Commissioner, Mr. Atlee Rodney and his senior administration on Tuesday met with the newly elected executive members of the Police Welfare Association, following...

Catherine’s Café and Sheer Rocks reopening this week to vaccinated customers only

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With the anticipated announcement of Catherine’s Café and Sheer Rocks both reopening this week, comes a new requirement that all guests over the age...