Royal Navy patrol ship HMS Trent recently seized £160m of cocaine from a ‘narco-sub’ in the Caribbean Sea. Narco subs cannot fully submerge, but they ride very low in the water and can avoid radar detection as they have just a few feet of fiberglass above water. Although little is known about these boats, one […]
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In a shock move following President Ruto’s claim of good progress in restoring law and order with the 400 police now in Haiti, Kenya has now agreed to commit to sending an additional 600 police officers to Haiti in the coming weeks to assist in combating gangs that dominate much of Port-au-Prince and surrounding regions. […]
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Kenyan President William Ruto arrived in Haiti on Saturday, and immediately claimed that the deployment of Kenyan police forces to combat gangs had already led to a “significant improvement” in the country’s security situation. In a statement on Saturday, a spokesperson for Ruto said the Kenyan leader would “visit and commend the Kenyan contingent working […]
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The claims circulating about Haitian immigrants eating cats and dogs in Springfield, Ohio, continue to circulate and are entirely unfounded according to online factchecking service Allsides. This rumour began on social media in late 2024 and gained traction when amplified by public figures, including former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, who […]
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The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is set to introduce a new Online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) Card system, aimed at modernising and streamlining its entry processes. This initiative, developed by the Department of Immigration in partnership with His Majesty’s Customs, will officially launch in a pilot phase on October 1, 2024, with full implementation becoming mandatory by […]
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The Caribbean is facing increasingly severe impacts from climate change, affecting everything from weather patterns to livelihoods, infrastructure, ecosystems, air travel, and the tourist industry. Key developments include: 1. Intensifying Hurricanes and Storms The frequency and intensity of hurricanes in the Caribbean have escalated in recent years, with climate change cited as a significant factor. […]
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Ft. Lauderdale, Florida – The scenic island nation of Japan continues to be a hot destination for tourists who are inspired by architecture, local cuisine, and natural landscapes, and this trend is expected to extend into 2026. Today, Princess Cruises – recognized as the leading North American cruise line in Japan – released its 2026 […]
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Nassau, The Bahamas – While addressing the Office of the Prime Minister’s Weekly Press Briefing, on September 19, 2024, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis pointed out that the week marked three years in office; and that “not every day has been easy, but every day has been a privilege.” “And […]
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Nassau, The Bahamas – Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis, said, on September 18, 2024, that he was delighted to be at the Official Ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and to officially welcome Her Excellency Yan Jiarong as the new […]
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Charlestown, Nevis – The Honourable Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis, warmly welcomed Ambassador of Switzerland to St. Kitts and Nevis, Her Excellency Rita Hämmerli-Weschke during a courtesy call at his Pinney’s Estate Office on Friday, September 20. The Ambassador was accompanied on the courtesy call to Nevis by Honorary Consul General of Switzerland to St. Kitts […]
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