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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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has sacked Home Secretary Suella Braverman, who drew anger for accusing police of being too lenient with pro-Palestinian protesters. She also wrote an article regarded as inflammatory for the Daily Mail and although she submitted it to the Prime Minister’s Office at 10 Downing Street for approval, she refused to […]

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Ground warfare is continuing close to hospitals in the northern Gaza Strip, with the World Health Organization saying the Al-Shifa site “is not functioning as a hospital anymore”. It is not clear whether this means that the hospital has been evacuated, or whether it is being used as a shelter, but not at as a […]

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The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery back in the mid nineteenth century, but it included an important exception: Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude shall exist, it declares, except as punishment for a crime. Some lawyers claim this exception allows for forced labor in prisons even if the forced labour not not specified […]

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