Texas high school student Darryl George, an 18-year-old senior at the aptly named Barbers Hill High School, has faced disciplinary action all school year because he wears dreadlocks and has refused to cut them. Now he has had a further setback as a judge ruled that the school was doing nothing wrong in suspending him. […]
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In both Peru and Ecuador, guinea pigs, known locally as cuy, are an important part of traditional cuisine, particularly in the Andean regions. That’s why there is excitement in the Andes about a new genetically modified breed of super guinea pig — known as cuy locally — called “Peru.” It was created by scientists in […]
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The Government of Guyana has spent $1.4 billion to support non-traditional crop cultivation and diversify the country’s agricultural sector in the first six months of 2024. Now it is growing exotic and valuable crops like bell peppers and broccoli all the year round. This would be the equivalent of about US$6.75 million. This investment has […]
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The Amazon region is currently facing an unprecedented drought, pushing river levels to historic lows. The Rio Negro, a major tributary of the Amazon River, reached its lowest point in over 120 years at the port of Manaus, Brazil’s largest city in the rainforest. This extreme drop in water levels is severely impacting transportation, as […]
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The United Nations secretary-general António Guterres joined the Haitian prime minister Gary Conille Friday in strongly condemning a horrific overnight gang attack on a town near Port au Prince that killed at least 70 people, including at least 10 women and three young children or babies. “The criminals responsible for these abominable acts will be […]
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St. Lucia – The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs is alerting the public to a notable increase in reported cases of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) across Saint Lucia. Typically affecting children under the age of five, the Ministry warns that older children and adults are also susceptible. In light of the […]
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St. Lucia – The Monchy Kwéyòl Committee announces its inaugural event, ‘Fèsten Jwé Twadisyonnèl’ , this Sunday, October 6, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the Monchy Playing Field. The activity will feature a number of traditional games, such as topi (spinning top), mab (marbles), kous kabouwé, wawi, soté kòd (chinese skip), ring games, […]
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St. Lucia – Saint Lucia joins the international community in the observation of World Teachers’ Day on 5 October, 2024. World Teachers’ Day is a heartfelt tribute to the dedicated educators who shape the future by imparting knowledge and inspiring young minds. Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the future by nurturing students and […]
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Charlestown, Nevis – The Premier’s Ministry on Wednesday evening, October 02, hosted the delegates of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) ICT (Information and Communications Technology) Week at the Malcolm Guishard Recreational Park, Pinneys Beach, Nevis. The delegates are in St. Kitts for the 2024 CTU ICT Week from September 30 to October 4, held under the theme ‘Bridging […]
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St. Lucia – In 2023, the Government of Saint Lucia secured $14.5 million from the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) to support various safety net programmes targeting vulnerable populations. A new Income Support Programme was set up to provide direct financial support to informal sector workers excluded from previous income support programmes. These workers lost their jobs because […]
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