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Grenada Boasts Of Wedding Witnessed By Fish.

The Grenada Tourism Authority  is very happy about a big event for tourism in Grenada: the island’s first underwater wedding. This unique wedding took place at the new Grand Mal Underwater Wedding Chapel, where U.S. couple Arthur and Kim Miller, who are members of the National Association of Black Scuba Divers, exchanged vows. With the […]

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PAHO Warns Of Measles Comeback In Region, Need For Vaccination.

PAHO, the continental public health agency for the Americas has  suggested that governments need to up their measles vaccination strategies Given the recent identification of measles clusters and cases in the Americas, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) issued an epidemiological alert on Thursday. Therefore, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) continental subsidiary urged local governments […]

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Its All About Eyes In Jamaica-Cuba Cooperation.

Since the Jamaica/Cuba Eye Care Programme resumed in August 2023, nearly 4,000 eye surgeries have been performed as of October 18, 2024. Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton reported that thousands of Jamaicans have benefited from cataract and pterygium surgeries, as well as diabetic retinopathy laser and anterior segment laser treatments. During a media briefing and […]

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New Airport Means Barbuda Finally Linked To Airline Network, Ready For Private Jets.

The opening of a new international airport in Barbuda this month is going to make a big difference for  the island, which has long been known for its serene beauty and unique pink sand beaches. The airport, inaugurated in late October 2024, boasts a 6,100-foot runway and a state-of-the-art terminal designed to handle a variety […]

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The Rain In Spain.

Three days after torrential rain and  flash floods hit Spanish towns and the city of Valencia, killing over 205 people, the feelings of the survivors are veering towards anger, frustration, and strong community support. Emergency authorities confirmed at least 205 deaths, with 202 of them in Valencia. Many roads are still blocked by debris, trapping […]

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The Death of Truth, Part II: Why Lies Risk Tearing Societies Apart

By Sir Ronald Sanders On September 19, I published an article entitled “The Death of Truth,” written from a deep sense of alarm at the spread of deliberate lies, misinformation, and disinformation about matters that are critical to the well-being of people everywhere. At stake are public health, democratic integrity, and social cohesion — all […]

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Plans For New Police Station In West End, Grand Bahama

Grand Bahama, The Bahamas – Following the demolition of the condemned Police Station in West End on August 28, 2024, Kingsley Smith, Jr., Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry for Grand Bahama and Member of Parliament for West Grand Bahama and Bimini, announced that plans for its redevelopment into a new state-of-the-art facility are a focus […]

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Nevis’ Honourable Spencer Brand Urges Stronger Regional Collaboration On Water Security Solutions

Charlestown, Nevis – The Honourable Spencer Brand, Minister of Water Services in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), is calling for greater cooperation in addressing the shared water management challenges faced across the region.   The Honourable Brand led a delegation to the Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA) 33rd Annual Conference and Exhibition held recently in Trinidad and Tobago, where he […]

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National Assembly Meets For A Special Sitting To Present Awards To 25 Most Remarkable Teens On Wednesday, November 06

Basseterre, St. Kitts – The Order Paper has been circulated for a special sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Wednesday, November 06, 2024, at 6:30 pm. Notice has been given. At this Special Sitting, the Department of Youth Empowerment will present The 25 Most Remarkable […]

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Ambassador of Saint Kitts And Nevis To The United States Signs MOU With Liamuiga Oualie Arts Foundation (LOAF), On Behalf Of The Government Of Saint Kitts And Nevis

Washington, D.C. – The Embassy of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the United States is pleased to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) by Her Excellency Jacinth Henry-Martin, Ambassador of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United States acting on behalf of the Federal government, with the Liamuiga Oualie Arts Foundation (LOAF), a […]

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