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Purpose Of Non-Royal Tour By “Jump Up” Prince Mystifies Some Africans.

The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, accompanied by his wife, Meghan the Duchess of Sussex, has landed in Lagos as part of a three-day visit to Nigeria , reports Vanguard News of Nigeria. They spent the first two days in Abuja, the Nigerian capital. According to local reports, their itinerary includes a meeting with Lagos State Governor […]

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Renewed Gang Attacks In Haiti, Police Station Taken, Casualties Unknown.

On Friday evening, heavily armed men launched a series of attacks on civilians and police in the suburb of Gressier to the south of Port-au-Prince, spreading terror among the population, many of whom fled to nearby mountains. There were eye witness accounts of houses being looted and burned. Citizens targeted were reportedly injured or killed… […]

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New Travel Rules For Canine Tourists From USA Will Take Effect August 1,2024

Starting on August 1, 2024, dogs entering or returning to the United States must meet new, specific requirements depending on where they have been in the 6 months before entering the U.S. and where they received their rabies vaccines. If dogs do not meet the requirements to enter or renter the United States, then they […]

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Small Bite, Big Threat Is Slogan For Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week.

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is calling countries and territories of the Caribbean to join forces during Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week 2024, which runs from May 6 to 12. The aim of the week is to kick start regional efforts to prevent and control dengue, chikungunya, and Zika, diseases transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito and […]

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Brazil Floods Getting Worse–Whole Cities May Have To Move To Safer Locations.

Nearly half a million people have been displaced from their homes in Southern Brazil as torrential rains have caused floods leaving people without homes, electrical power, drinking water, or sewerage disposal. And there may be worse to come. Weather forecaster MetSul said that most Rio Grande do Sul cities should expect more heavy rain and […]

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Haiti 70% Catholic, 30% Protestant, And 100% Voudou.

“We don’t care if they hate us, because they can’t bury us,” Voudoun religious congregants sing in Haiti. Recent gang-driven violence has left more than 360,000 people homeless, largely shut down Haiti’s biggest seaport and closed the main international airpor in Port au Prince t two months ago. Supplies of the most basic goods including […]

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St. Kitts And Nevis Modernises Copyright Law With Passage Of Copyright Bill, 2024

Basseterre, St. Kitts – In a significant move towards enhancing the protection of intellectual property in St. Kitts and Nevis, the Copyright Bill, 2024, was successfully passed on Friday, May 10, 2024. This Bill, modernising the legal framework for copyright protection, supports the burgeoning orange economy and acknowledges the evolving digital landscape where creative outputs thrive. […]

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Exceptionally Good Water Quality At New Cayon Well, Says Water Engineer

Basseterre, St. Kitts – The water quality of the newly commissioned well in Cayon is exceptional and meets all guidelines for drinking water quality and safety established by the World Health Organization (WHO). The well was officially commissioned during a ceremony on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the site. Head of the Water Services Department […]

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Attorney General Wilkin Supports Virtual Asset (Amendment) Bill, 2024, In A Move To Enhance Anti-Money Laundering Measures

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, strongly supported the Virtual Asset (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which was passed in the Federal Parliament on Friday, May 10, 2024. The Bill aims to strengthen the existing provisions of the Virtual Asset Act, Cap. 21.29. The amendment, […]

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Amendments To The Virtual Asset Act Bring St. Kitts And Nevis Further In Line With The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Standards

Basseterre, St. Kitts – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has again demonstrated its willingness and commitment to being a responsible member of the international community by passing several crucial amendments to the Virtual Asset Act during the Friday, May 10, 2024, Sitting of the National Assembly. The Virtual Asset (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was moved […]

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