In a landmark decision on Wednesday, Australia’s high court ruled that indefinite immigration detention is unlawful. This decision overturns an earlier 2004 ruling that held that noncitizens arriving by boat without visas could be locked up indefinitely, so long as the government intended to remove them as soon as “reasonably practicable”–even if there was no way for […]
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Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has announced that Dominica is creating the world’s first offshore marine protected area sperm whale nursery. Dominica voted against the continuation of commercial whaling at the International Whaling Commission in 2010 at a time when US President Obama favored allowing Japan, Norway, and Iceland to resume commercial whaling, which had been […]
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The US Army has now overturned the convictions of 110 black soldiers who were arrested after the 1917 Houston Riots. A military review found the soldiers were not given fair trials and were “wrongly treated” because of their race. Records will now be reclassified to characterise their military service as honourable. The riots took place […]
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U.S. President Joe Biden says hospitals in Gaza “must be protected” from bombing as Israeli forces continue to target health care facilities in the Palestinian enclave claiming that Hamas is using them as cover for military operations. The president was reacting to reports of the worsening crisis at Al Shifa Hospital, Gaza City’s main medical […]
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The Government of Saint Lucia has provided the Bordelais Correctional Facility with two new vehicles. The addition of the vehicles is expected to greatly enhance operations at the prisons. According to the Director of the Bordelais Correctional Facility Mr. Verne Garde, the vehicles allow officers to respond in quick time. “Today, we are very happy […]
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NASSAU, The Bahamas – More than 60 employees of the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOCS) were saluted for long service and good conduct as part of the organization’s 71st anniversary observances. Officers received awards for “faithful” and “dedicated” service in categories of 30, 25 and 18 years. Deputy to the Governor-General Ruby Ann Darling […]
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Nassau, The Bahamas – Regulations to govern the mining industry, the introduction of a National Forest Bill, the introduction of a Bahamas Wildlife Enforcement Network Bill, and amendments to the Environmental Planning and Protection Act, are among the legislative measures that the Government proposes. Environment and Natural Resources Minister the Hon. Vaughn Miller outlined the […]
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Nassau, Bahamas – The Royal Bahamas Police Force SWAT Team, under the leadership of Commissioner Clayton Fernander, has been officially invited to participate in an annual SWAT Challenge in Dubai. The all expenses paid invitation,under the patronage of the Dubai Police, extended through The Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Middle East Desk and coordinated by […]
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Basseterre, St. Kitts – Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Monday, November 20, 2023, at 10:00 am. The Order Paper and other Papers will be issued at a later date. The National Assembly will be broadcast live on ZIZ Radio (96 FM) and participating radio […]
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Colombians have reacted with anger after the leader of the Colombian rebels, which held the father of Liverpool footballer Luis Díaz hostage, tried to justify his kidnapping by pleading poverty. The National Liberation Army (ELN) said it had to resort to kidnapping for ransom because it was “poor”. The group has been engaged in peace […]
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