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At Least 6 Dead In Cuba In Power Cut Hurricane Horror.

At least six people have lost their lives due to Hurricane Oscar in Cuba, as confirmed by the country’s president, Miguel Díaz-Canel. Hurricane Oscar, which initially hit as a Category 1 storm near Baracoa in eastern Cuba on Sunday afternoon, later weakened into a tropical storm. Guantánamo province bore the brunt of the storm, with […]

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Good Idea, Gary–Conille Takes Cops Off VIP Protection To Fight Haitian Gangs.

On Monday, police engaged in violent clashes with gunmen attempting to seize one of the few neighborhoods in Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital, that is not already under gang control. The Solino community has been under assault since Thursday, with desperate residents calling into radio stations for help as they fled their homes. According to a statement […]

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Not Barbie– 18th Century Quesheeba Doll From Grenada Making Waves In Bristol.

Some fascinating historic dolls from Grenada have been the subject of interest at a museum in Bristol, England. These dolls, the oldest of which is named Quesheeba, were made in Grenada by Rebecca, “a domestic mulatto slave” in the Town of St George c. 1784–1787, who was given her freedom in August 1792. The dolls, […]

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Holland America Line’s 2026 Canada And New England Season Features More Cruises, Increased Port Visits And Added Overnights

Seattle, Washington – Holland America Line is expanding its Canada and New England season in 2026 with more cruises, increased ports of call and added overnights. A new 28-day Legendary Voyage — “Canada, New England and Iceland” — is a highlight, taking guests to deeply explore the three regions, all from the convenient homeport of Boston. From April through October, Zuiderdam and Volendam offer seven-day […]

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For Skydive, Carnival Cruise Line President Sets New Fundraising Goal To Support Hurricane Relief Efforts

Miami, Florida – As recovery work continues and relief workers assess needs from the back-to-back impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy has set a new goal of $75,000 for her tandem skydive over Tampa Bay on Oct. 19 to raise funds for hurricane relief efforts through the Gary Sinise […]

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All Of Nevis Encouraged To Participate In The 21-Day Be Kind Challenge

Charlestown, Nevis – The Department of Social Services Counseling Unit, in collaboration with the Nevis Health Promotion Unit in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), is hosting a 21-day Be Kind Challenge as a means of cultivating attitudes of friendliness, generosity, and consideration throughout the society. “The reason behind this stemmed from the surge of crime and violence […]

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Prime Minister Dr. Drew Calls For An Urgent Need To Scale Up The Federation’s Response To The Threats Of NCDs

Basseterre, St. Kitts – With Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and their complications still regarded as significant contributors to deaths in St. Kitts and Nevis, Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, is challenging health practitioners, non-governmental organisations, and the private sector to work collaboratively in an effort to accelerate interventions to combat the […]

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Guyana Scrambling Towards Hatching Egg Self-Sufficiency

Guyana is set to produce all its hatching eggs within the next two years as the poultry industry continues its rapid growth. That’s what was announced by Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha during the launch of a new high-yielding rice variety at Nooten Zuil, East Coast Demerara yesterday. According to the minister, this target will […]

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Men At Risk Of Breast Cancer Too, Says Jamaican Medical Officer.

Men are being encouraged to do breast examinations, as they, too, are at risk of getting breast cancer. That was the recommendation made by Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, during the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, which was held on October 10. “Everybody has two breasts and whereas breast […]

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First In Flight–Caribbean Airlines New Route To The Virgin Islands Starts Service.

Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley, the Premier and Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Sustainable Development, welcomed the arrival of the first Caribbean Airlines flight to the British Virgin Islands yesterday, October 14. The flight originated in Trinidad and Tobago, and landed landed at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island at 11:00 a.m. according to […]

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