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Roberts and Duncan Plead To Manslaughter, To Be Sentenced For January 2021 McKnight Double Homicides

Basseterre, St. Kitts – On May 10, 2024 during a trial in the Criminal Assizes at the High Court in Basseterre, Tabari Roberts and Jelani Duncan pleaded guilty to Manslaughter related to the homicides of teenagers Lamonte Heyliger and Jahquan Merritt. The case stems from events on January 11, 2021, when Heyliger and Merritt were […]

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Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew and the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke to Lead a Delegation to the SIDS4 Conference in Antigua and Barbuda

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis – Prime Minister Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, supported by the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action et. al. is set to spearhead a delegation to the highly anticipated fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4). The conference will convene at the American University of Antigua […]

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Prime Minister Dr. Drew Proud Of Active National Assembly; 41 Laws Passed In 19 Months Of This Parliamentary Term

Basseterre, St. Kitts – The Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, has lauded the achievements of the National Assembly during the current Parliamentary Term. In just 19 months since the term began on October 25, 2022, the National Assembly has sat in 19 sessions and a total of 41 new […]

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Dominican Republic Won’t Get Involved In Military Ops In Haiti, Says President.

When asked about the Dominican Republic serving as a base for humanitarian aid entering Haiti, President Luis Abinader said that the country was perfectly willing to help Haiti with food and medical aid, but he made it clear that they wouldn’t extend support for any military purposes. Speaking on La Semanal with the press, he […]

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Massive Billboard Toppled In Storm In Mumbai–At Least 14 Dead.

At least 14 people have been killed and dozens of others injured after a gigantic billboard fell on them during a dust storm in India’s financial capital Mumbai, according to local authorities. The billboard collapsed on some houses and a gas station next to a busy road in the eastern suburb of Ghatkopar following gusty […]

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Brain Drain Diaspora Is Reversing In Guyana, Says Health Minster.

Guyana’s Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony has said the brain drain dilemma in Guyana is reversing, with diaspora Guyanese professionals  now returning in significant numbers to contribute to local health services. However, there is still a shortage of health professionals in Guyana, although telemedicine can help to fill some of the gaps in the […]

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Jamaica Seeking More Tourists From Middle East As Emirates Discusses Regional Airline Linkups.

Following fruitful discussions with senior executives of Emirates airline, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism,  Ed Bartlett says plans are already underway to link up the airline’s routes which currently fly into Miami and Bogota with regional airlines to make easier connections into the Caribbean. Emirates, based in Dubai, is one of the world’s largest airlines that […]

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United States Slaps Massive Import Taxes On Chinese E-Cars And Electronics–But Is It All About Votes?

US President Joe Biden has authorized massive import tax increases on Chinese-made electric cars, solar panels, steel and other Chinese-made goods. This may also include vehicles and machinery assembled in South America or Mexico. The White House said the measures, which include a 100% border tax on electric cars from China, were a response to […]

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Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP Introduced To Integrate HR Management Information System Into The Public Service

Nassau, Bahamas – The Minister of Labour and the Public Service the Hon. Pia Glover-Rolle said the government’s primary objective is to take the major issues on directly to ensure that public servants can finally see progress on the many, many issues that have been stagnant for years. “It is critical that we address these […]

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