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Government Of St. Kitts And Nevis Announces Plans To Establish Civil Service Institute

Basseterre, St. Kitts – St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew has announced plans to establish a dedicated Civil Service Institute. Speaking during the October 30 Sitting of the Federation Parliament, Prime Minister Dr. Drew emphasized the importance of this initiative. “Over the years, concerns have been raised about certain aspects […]

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St. Lucia’s Prime Minister Pierre To Attend AfriCaribbean Trade And Investment Forum

Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre is set to attend the second annual AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2023) in Guyana. This esteemed initiative resulted from the partnership between the African Export-Import Bank (“AFREXIMBANK”) and key stakeholders from the Caribbean region. ACTIF2023, scheduled to take place from October 30-31, 2023, is a critical event aimed […]

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Inflation Falling in Latin America and Caribbean Says IMF

The International Monetary Fund  is reporting that inflation is falling throughout the Latin American and Caribbean  region. IMF Deputy Division Chief, Western Hemisphere Department, Anna Ivanova, said that after reaching 7.8 per cent in 2022, headline inflation in the region, excluding Argentina and Venezuela, is expected to decline to five per cent in 2023 and […]

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Can’t Afford Ozempic? Then Eating Like A Horse May Help.

Ozempic, an injectable drug taken for diabetes is also regarded as a miracle weight-loss drug, but the manufacturer’s recommended price lists Ozempic pens as US$935.77 without insurance, which may be well beyond the reach of most people. Is there a cheaper alternative that could have the same effect? The answer is maybe. Ozempic and a […]

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World Cup Kiss Was Remiss Says FIFA. Red Card For Spain Soccer Boss.

The former president of the Spanish Football Federation has been banned from all football-related activities for three years, following a FIFA investigation into his conduct during the victory celebrations at the Womens Wold Cup, won by Spain Luis Rubiales already landed himself a 90-day suspension six days after the final, during which he grabbed forward […]

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Magic Johnson Declared A Billionaire By Forbes Magazine.

Former basketball star Magic Johnson has been declared a billionaire by Forbes, his investments having made him only the  fourth professional athlete to reach that level of wealth. The business magazine estimates Johnson’s wealth at about $1.2bn (£990m). The other athlete billionaires are NBA players Michael Jordan and Lebron James, and the golfer Tiger Woods. […]

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Israeli Troops Starting Invasion Of Gaza.

Israeli troops and tanks have moved into the  northern part of Gaza today, gradually extending their control of land and roads within the borders of Gaza. The Associated Press reports that it has obtained video of an Israeli tank and bulldozer blocking Gaza’s main north-south highway which Israel told Palestinians civilians to use to escape […]

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Claxton stars as Westi Indies A complete series win

Seventeen-year-old Jahzara Claxton starred as West Indies A completed a 2-1 series win over Pakistan A on Sunday. Clayton picked up 4 wickets for 19 as the regional side limited their Pakistan counterparts to 163 all out in 44.4 over West Indies Women A chased down the target in 44.5 overs to win the third […]

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Gazans Raiding Warehouses To Get Basic Survival Supplies And Toilet Paper.

Civil order may be breaking down in Gaza says the UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) following raids in which citizens looted supplies from warehouses where aid is stored for distribution. People took flour and other basic hygiene supplies after storming several warehouses and distribution centres in the centre and south of the territory […]

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Ice Hockey Player Killed In Freak Skate Accident.

Tributes have been paid to Adam Johnson, a 29-year-old professional ice hockey player from Minnesota, in the US, who died after a “freak accident” during a game between in England on Saturday night. Johnson died after appearing to suffer a catastrophic cut to his neck from a blade during the match at Sheffield arena, after […]

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