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Biden Asylum Policy Similar to Trump’s, Immigration Groups Ready for Court Fight

THE HILL- The Biden administration is barreling towards a legal fight with immigration groups after rolling out a new asylum policy similar to a Trump-era directive already struck down by the courts. The tussle between the administration and its would-be allies on immigration has been brewing for years, but it hit a head Tuesday, when […]

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Turkey: Earthquakes Death Toll Exceeds 50,000. Arrests Made Over Building Safety

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said the death toll in Turkey due to earthquakes rose to 44,218 on Friday night. With Syria’s latest announced death toll of 5,914, the combined death toll in the two countries rose to above 50,000.’ More than 160,00 buildings collapsed or were severely damaged in Turkey after the […]

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El Salvador: 2,000 Accused Gang Members Moved to New Super Prison

Reuters  —  El Salvador’s government moved thousands of suspected gang members to a newly opened “mega prison” on Friday, the latest step in a controversial crackdown on crime that has caused the Central American nation’s prison population to soar. “This will be their new home, where they won’t be able to do any more harm […]

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Come Celebrate Black History Month With us, NCDF CEO Tells Public

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (FEBRUARY 24, 2023) — The Nevis Cultural Development Foundation (NCDF) will be hosting an event dubbed “Black Hearts Freedom Edition” at the Nevis Performing Arts Centre (NEPAC) at Pinney’s Estate on Sunday, February 26, 2023, in celebration of Black History Month which is observed annually in February. Mr. Jerome Rawlins, Chief Executive […]

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SKN Development Bank with $20M Account Shortage

By Devonne Cornelius St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): A reported US$20 million are reportedly missing from the coffers of the Development Bank of St. Kitts and Nevis. And the $20 million question is: Where did all that cash go? That shortfall was revealed by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew during […]

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Hard to Believe: 2 Nigerians Arrested Trying to Mail Cocaine through Guyana Post Office

By CMC News Two Nigerians have been arrested in connection with an attempt to send 1.1 pounds of cocaine overseas through the Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC). The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) said on Thursday while performing duties at the GPOC on Wednesday, CANU officers intercepted a man attempting to post a box containing several […]

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War’s1st Anniversary: King Charles Says Ukraine Has ‘Suffered Unimaginably’

Image source, Reuters Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murthy were among those holding a minute’s silence to mark the anniversary of Russia’s invasion By Rachel Russell BBC News King Charles says “the people of Ukraine have suffered unimaginably” in a message marking the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion. He also praised the “remarkable courage […]

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Fourth Time Positive :Trinidad’s PM Rowley Gets Covid Again

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr Keith Rowley, has tested positive for COVID-19 for the fourth time. A brief statement on the Facebook page of the Office of the Prime Minister confirmed that the Trinidadian leader tested positive for the virus on Thursday morning after experiencing mild flu-like […]

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Guyana Shares ‘Big Oil’ Billions with Nation’s First People

  JAMAICA OBSERVER– The Government in Guyana has decided to make 15 per cent of its multi-billion-dollar carbon credits payments from Hess Corporation, totalling US$22 million or GY$4.7 billion, directly available to 241 Amerindian villages, to fast-track their development and upgrade their ability to better care for themselves with State assistance. The carbon credits share […]

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