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Haiti’s PM condemns gangs and kidnappings in televised address

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In a prerecorded address, Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry has condemned the recent uptick in gang violence and kidnappings in the country, reassuring Haitians...

18 million unmarked graves — Our ancestors

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By Makeda Mikael Twelve million Africans were taken across the Atlantic, leaving six million in a watery grave dying on the Middle Passage. The records are not...

7 new cases of COVID-19

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(Dashboard Update for October 30, 2021)     The most recent report received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment from the Sir Lester Bird...

Opposition legislators in Antigua denied access to Senate over proof of vaccination

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Opposition legislators were on Friday prevented from participating in the sitting of the Senate because they did not show proof of being vaccinated against...

The Insiders win Independence Pan Competition

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Official Results from This is Pan Competition... https://youtu.be/SM3mQl8ydh0 2nd Runner-up - A Side of Heritage   1st Runner-up - Rising Stars   WINNER - The Insiders   CONGRATULATIONS to the winners and...

Regional Organization of Women in Leadership Launches New Program AIM.

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The Regional Organization of Women in Leadership ( ROWL) is pleased to announce the launch of its powerful, new program AIM- Advancing and Inspiring...

The UWI’s landmark industry-alignment deal with Sandals and FIU

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The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has penned an agreement with Sandals Resorts International (SRI) and Florida International University’s (FIU) Chaplin School of Hospitality...

CARICOM’s new Deputy Secretary-General set to take up office

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Dr Armstrong Alexis of Saint Lucia has been appointed as the new Deputy Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Dr Alexis takes up his...

CARICOM congratulates Antigua and Barbuda on Fortieth Independence Anniversary

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The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has congratulated the Government and People of Antigua and Barbuda on the country’s Fortieth Anniversary of Independence which it celebrates...

Passenger dies on Caribbean Airlines flight to Barbados

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The state-owned Caribbean Airlines (CAL) confirmed that a passenger had died on its flight from Jamaica to Barbados on Thursday and that the crew...

FDA authorizes Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11

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The Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization to the Covid-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech Friday for children ages...

Man assisting police in connection with discovery of drugs at the Deep Water...

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One man is presently in police custody assisting the police with their investigations, following the discovery 60 pounds of Cannabis at Deep Water Harbour. 30...

Marine Pollution; The New Epidemic

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Relevant stakeholders must take immediate action to combat marine pollution in the Caribbean to shift the OECS Member States to a Circular and Blue...