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Ukrainian Officer Accused Of Blowing Up Nord Stream Gas Pipeline From Russia To Europe.

A Ukrainian military officer allegedly led last year’s Baltic Sea underwater attack on the Nord Stream natural gas pipeline, according to The Washington Post, citing anonymous sources in Ukraine and Europe. No one has taken responsibility for the September 2022 explosions, off the Danish island of Bornholm, that damaged three out of four offshore natural […]

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Could Baggage Check-In At The Hotel Be The Future For Caribbean Tourists?

Passengers flying with easyJet from Gatwick and Geneva airports can now have their luggage collected from their doorstep or hotel, and delivered at their destination, skipping long check-in lines and baggage collection on arrival, all included in the price of a ticket on the ultra-low air carrier. After checking their bags, usually the day before […]

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World’s Human Population Hits 8 Billion, But Growth Expected To Slow Down.

According to the United Nations the world’s population reached 8 billion people on almost a year ago on November 22nd, 2022, a milestone in human development. The reason the human population is growing is due to the gradual increase in human lifespan owing to improvements in public health, nutrition, personal hygiene and medicine. It is […]

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Iceland Quaking As Volcanic Eruption Expected Near Capital.

The probability of a volcanic eruption in Iceland is rising, posing a threat to an already-evacuated town,  say seismologists, who are following the recent earth-shaking events in Iceland, an island kingdom in the north Atlantic. Iceland has declared a state of emergency after a series of earthquakes. Authorities have ordered thousands of people living in […]

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US Fast Tracks Approval For First Chikungunya Vaccine For ‘Emerging Global Threat’, Will Caribbean Follow Suit?

The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized the use of the world’s first vaccine for chikungunya, which it sees as an “emerging global health threat”. The mosquito-borne disease causes fever and joint pains and can be fatal to newborns. The word comes from the African Makonde language and means “bent over in pain.”  The new […]

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Humanitarian Crisis Worsens In ‘Hell On Earth’ Gaza As Hospitals Under Fire, Supermarkets Empty.

United Nations agencies say the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is deepening as civilian deaths mount, the killing of U.N. aid workers reaches unprecedented levels, complete neighborhoods are flatttened under non-stop Israeli bombing, and millions of civilian residents are unable to obtain the basics needed for survival. Supermarket shelves are nearly empty. Bakeries have shut down […]

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Miss Universe Pageant Owner Files For Bankruptcy, But The Show Goes On.

The Thai owner of the Miss Universe pageant, which was once owned by former US president Donald Trump, has filed for bankruptcy just one year after buying the beauty contest for US $20 million. JKN Global Group has said it would try to resolve a “liquidity problem”. In a statement published on its website, JKN said providing […]

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St. Kitts And Nevis’ Prime Minister Supports CXC’s Call For A Paradigm Shift In The Education Of The Region’s Youth

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew delivered the keynote address at the Caribbean Examination Council’s (CXC) 3rd Annual Ministerial Summit on Educational Transformation, where he supported the call for educational transformation across the Caribbean region. The annual summit, held in Barbados, provided a regional platform […]

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St. Kitts And Nevis To Amplify Its Voice In Climate Negotiations At COP28 With Diverse Delegation

Basseterre, St. Kitts – In a decisive move to strengthen its influence in global climate discussions, St. Kitts and Nevis has expanded its delegation at the upcoming Conference of Parties-COP28. The Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Environment and Climate Action, during the November 8 edition of Infocus, emphasized the critical importance of this diversified […]

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Basseterre Public Market Now Features Online Ordering

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – The Basseterre Public Market has taken a huge step forward, as persons now have the option of ordering fresh produce from local vendors from the comfort of their homes, via an online portal. The launch of the new online platform came after officials from 869ToGo provided E-Service training to staff of the […]

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