KINGSTON, Jamaica, Mar. 19, CMC — The United Kingdom’s Privy Council has granted Jamaican murder convicts Passmore Millings and Andre Ennis permission to challenge their convictions and sentences before the London-based court. The two men are currently serving life sentences at hard labour for the 2007 murders of a couple widely known as the “Good […]
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Saint Lucia: British Airways Expands Direct Service To Saint Lucia
The service offers later departure times, making connections easier for travellers arriving from across Europe, including France and Germany, where the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) is stepping up its promotional efforts. Saint Lucia is making it even easier for UK visitors to escape the winter and experience the island’s warmth, natural beauty and vibrant […]
Saint Lucia: Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) Team Visits Saint Lucia To Review National Plan For Accelerating The Elimination Of Cervical Cancer
A team from the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) recently visited Saint Lucia to review and provide support towards the national plan for accelerating the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health concern. This forms part of the efforts to strengthen the implementation of the World Health Organisation’s global strategy for cervical cancer elimination. Representatives from the Ministry of Health, non-governmental organisations, civil society organisations, public health practitioners and other key stakeholders got the opportunity to discuss and assess the […]
South Africa: Border Management Authority On Intercepting Drug Consignment And Illicit Goods At Oshoek Port of Entry
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has commended BMA, the South African Revenue Service (SARS), and the South African Police Service (SAPS) officials for a successful joint operation that led to the interception of a significant consignment of illicit drugs and goods at the Oshoek Port of Entry. On 16 […]
South Africa: Water And Sanitation Urges Water Conservation As Mpumalanga Dam Levels Stabilise
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) reiterates the importance of water conservation for sustainable water supply as Mpumalanga dam levels stabilise. The Department encourages the public to use water wisely and sparingly, especially as the dry winter season approaches. According to the latest Department of Water and Sanitation weekly State of Reservoirs report released […]
United States: Governor Abbott Announces Federal Assistance For Corner Pocket Fire In Texas Panhandle
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a request from the State of Texas for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the Corner Pocket Fire in Donley County, which threatened and damaged homes and infrastructure in the Texas Panhandle and forced local evacuations. “The state of Texas […]
Ronald King Charged with Cannabis-Related Offences in Nevis
March 18, 2026 Ronald King of Hamilton, Nevis has been charged with Cultivation of Cannabis and Cultivation of Cannabis with Intent to Supply. The offences were committed on March 13, 2026, and Mr. King was subsequently charged at the Charlestown Police Station. RSCNPF
Hasani Williams Sentenced to Three Years for Larceny in St. Kitts
March 18, 2026 Hasani Williams of McKnight, St. Kitts has been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for the offence of Larceny, committed on November 8, 2025. The sentence was handed down on March 17, 2026, at the Basseterre Magistrate’s Court, with Her Honour Yasmine Clarke presiding. RSCNPF
Dwayne Hobson Charged with Simple Larceny in St. Kitts
March 18, 2026 Dwayne Hobson of St. Johnson Village, St. Kitts has been charged with Simple Larceny, an offence committed on March 11, 2026. Mr. Hobson was formally charged at the Basseterre Police Station on March 14, 2026. RSCNPF
Merville Liburd Charged with Cannabis-Related Offences in Nevis
March 18, 2026 Merville Liburd of Zion, Nevis has been charged with Cultivation of Cannabis and Cultivation of Cannabis with Intent to Supply. The offences were committed on March 13, 2026, and Mr. Liburd was subsequently charged at the Charlestown Police Station. RSCNPF