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Mass Shooting At Football Match In Jamaica Takes Sports Violence To New High.

This week, a tragic mass shooting in Rockfort, East Kingston, left five people dead and two others seriously injured. The attack occurred on Monday during a local football match, a popular gathering spot for the community. Gunmen opened fire on the crowd, causing chaos and panic. Initial reports suggest that the incident may be connected […]

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Bridgetown Barbados And New York, New York Adopt Sisterhood; Family Visits Expected.

An agreement has been signed to establish a sister-city relationship between the cities of New York, USA, and Bridgetown, Barbados. Barbados Minister of State in the Office of the Attorney General with responsibility for Crime Prevention, Corey Lane, signed the document today, at his office in Webster’s Business Park, Wildey, while it was simultaneously initialed […]

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Grenada’s Prime Minister Caught LBW By Nigerian Spinner In Cricket Equipment Row.

Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell has announced that a cricket academy he started in his own constituency will benefit from a gift he accepted from the richest man in Africa,  Aliko Dangote, whom he visited in early October on a private trip. On 7 October, a press release on the Prime Minister’s Facebook page announced […]

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Blinken Sees Light At End Of Gaza Tunnel.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that Israel’s killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar presents a “real opportunity” to work out a deal  to free the remaining Israeli hostages still being held by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip. Sinwar had a history of taking a hardline stance against Israel. His death might […]

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St. Lucia’s Ministry Of Equity Announces Successful Closure Of Income Support Program

St. Lucia – The Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, and Empowerment is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Income Support Program (ISP), a significant initiative under the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB)- funded “Safety Nets for Vulnerable Populations Affected by the Coronavirus” Project. Launched on September 19, 2023, the ISP aimed to provide essential […]

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Prime Minister Pierre Lauds Newly Launched Marchand Playing Fields Project

St. Lucia – The National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC), through its Universal Service Fund (USF) office, launched its latest Community Wi-Fi Project – the Marchand Playing Fields Project. The initiative is funded under the USF’s mandate to help bridge the digital divide by providing free high-speed internet access to two key sporting facilities in Marchand, […]

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Readout of Bilateral Meeting Between The Bahamas’ Prime Minister Philip E. Davis and Samoa’s Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa

The Bahamas – Prime Minister the Hon. Philip E. Davis held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa of Samoa on the margins of the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), themed “One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Commonwealth.” The discussions centered around The Bahamas’ upcoming candidature for a seat on the […]

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A Collective Effort To Refurbish JNF General Hospital: “It Took All Of Us,” Says Prime Minister Drew

Basseterre, St. Kitts – At the symbolic handover of the Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital’s newly refurbished lobby on October 22nd, a common theme echoed throughout the remarks: this achievement was a collective effort. The project, spearheaded by The Cable to commemorate the Federation’s 40th anniversary, transformed the hospital’s entrance into a welcoming and calming […]

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Lobby At The JNF General Hospital Fully Renovated To A More Welcoming Space For All

Basseterre, St. Kitts – After a year of extensive work, led by The Cable, the Foyer at the Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital has been completely transformed into a more inviting and welcoming space, with enhanced lighting and significant upgrades to the overall aesthetics of the facility. The newly renovated JNF lobby was symbolically handed […]

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Record Hotel Occupancy Rates In Guyana As Oil Giant Muscles In On Tourism Market.

As Guyana hits record hotel occupancy rates, the growing collaboration between hotels, tour operators, entertainment venues, and recreational facilities could greatly enhance Guyana’s tourism industry. With the launch of new international flight routes and increased air connectivity, it is now much easier for travelers to reach Guyana than it used to be. The addition of […]

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