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Matriarch Accused of Leading Drug Clan Captured in Deadly Shootout

By Vanessa Buschschlüter BBC News   Police in Honduras have captured a woman accused of leading a drug trafficking clan with four of her sons. Herlinda Bobadilla, 61, was arrested in the mountains of Honduras after a shoot-out in which her 32-year-old son, Tito Montes, was killed. US authorities had requested that she and her […]

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US Agrees to Ease Trump-Era Sanctions on Cuba

US officials have announced plans to ease tough sanctions imposed on Cuba by former President Donald Trump. Under new measures approved by the Biden administration, restrictions on family remittances and travel to the island will be eased. The processing of US visas for Cubans will also be speeded up. State Department spokesman Ned Price said […]

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Nevis Observes International Day of the Boy Child 2022

 NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (May 16, 2022) — The following is an address delivered by Mr. Mario Phillip, Gender Officer at the Department of Gender Affairs on behalf of Hon. Hazel Brandy-Williams, Junior Minister of Health and Gender Affairs in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) on the occasion of International Day of the Boy Child on […]

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“Lionheart” Harris is “satisfied” after clearing Cabinet

Prime Minister Dr Timothy Harris is satisfied with his decision to fire six Cabinet members last week following their absence and their public attempts to remove him as Prime Minister. Last week Dr Harris announced that he was removing six cabinet ministers namely Deputy Prime Minister Shawn Richards, Mark Brantley, Jonel Powell, Alexis Jeffers, Lindsay […]

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PM Harris predicts “Shawn will lose his seat”

Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis Dr Timothy Harris had made a bold prediction that the recently sacked Deputy Prime Minister and Parliamentary Representative for Constituency 5 Shawn Richards would lose his seat during the current election cycle. Dr Harris made the sentiments recently while speaking to supporters and believed Richards who is also […]

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BVI Permanent Secretary in Premier’s Office Sent on Leave

BySantana Salmon CNW- As criminal investigations into the British Virgin Islands government department and agencies continue, newly installed Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley says that the Permanent Secretary in his office, Carolyn O’Neal Morton has been placed on leave. The investigations are being conducted by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. The probe is underway following […]

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WORLD VIEW: Buffalo Shooting, Rus Ukraine Frustration, N. Korea Covid Surge, EU Hesitates on Sanctions, More

Trending | View in Browser May 16, 2022 Here is today’s selection of top stories from The Associated Press at this hour to begin your day.  Today’s Headlines Buffalo shooter’s prior threat, hospital stay face scrutiny BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The white gunman accused of committing a racist massacre at a Buffalo supermarket made threating […]

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Grenada Prime Minister Keith Mitchell Calls Election June 23

By Santana Salmon CNW- Grenada Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell on Saturday night announced June 23 as the date for the general election as his ruling New National Party (NNP) seeks a third consecutive term in office. Nomination Day will be June 1. The last general election was held in 2018, and the NNP swept […]

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Carnival Breaks Ground on New Grand Bahamas Cruise Port

With a strong showing of validation of the cruise industry’s return, Carnival Cruise Line in cooperation with the Grand Bahama Port Authority and the Government of The Bahamas held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new cruise port on Grand Bahama Island. Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy; Bahamas Prime Minister The Honourable Philip Davis; Bahamas […]

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