KINGSTON, Feb 15 (Reuters) – Jamaica’s anti-corruption agency has referred the prime minister to its director of prosecutions over government contracts awarded to a construction company between 2006 and 2009. The Integrity Commission released a report on Wednesday referring to an investigation into a recommendation made by Prime Minister Andrew Holness for contracts with Westcon […]
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BOGOTA, Feb 15 (Reuters) – Colombia and Panama have agreed to increase joint military operations in the Darien jungle region to tackle drug trafficking, illegal mining, and irregular migration. Traversing the Darien gap that connects Colombia and Panama has become a popular route to the United States in recent years for thousands of migrants, who […]
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By Nelson Renteria and Sarah Kinosian SAN SALVADOR, Feb 15 (Reuters) – El Salvador’s state of emergency to combat gangs, which has widespread public support despite a growing prison population and allegations of human rights abuses, will be maintained until all criminals are captured, the country’s security minister told Reuters. Since President Nayib Bukele asked […]
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At least 39 people died in Panama when a bus carrying migrants hoping to reach the US plunged into a ravine. The bus was heading north and was near the Costa Rica border when the driver reportedly tried to turn round, having mistakenly passed a migrant hostel. There were 66 passengers on the bus and […]
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By Vanessa Buschschlüter BBC News The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu will reopen on Wednesday, Peruvian officials have announced. The Unesco World Heritage site, which is visited by thousands of tourists a day, was closed more than three weeks ago as anti-government protestors blocked key access routes. Officials said they would ensure the ancient monument […]
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Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 15, 2023 (RSCNPF): The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force is investigating the fatal shooting which occurred on February 14, 2023, of 51-year-old Dahlia Hanley of Lime Kiln. The incident occurred at the Irish Town Primary School, where she worked as a security guard. Investigations thus far have revealed that at approximately 4:10pm […]
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The AP Wire Michigan State urges: ‘Run, Hide, Fight’ as gunfire erupts EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — They broke out windows to escape, barricaded doors and hid under blankets. They silenced their phones — afraid to make even the slightest sound for…Read More War in Ukraine at 1 year: Pain, resilience in global economy One […]
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By CMC News Grenada returned 15 Haitians who arrived over weekend to Trinidad and Tobago. The Haitians were returned on Monday night after they were denied entry into the Spice Isle, with immigration officials saying they were not deported to the oil-rich Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country. “They were denied entry to the island, they were […]
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NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders during their 44th summit that gets underway in the Bahamas on Wednesday, Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell has said. Mitchell said that the Ukrainian leader will be addressing the regional leaders by video link on Friday from the Ukrainian capital. CARICOM had […]
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The United States partners with Caribbean governments in defense of shared values, and to improve Caribbean resilience in all aspects – economy, security, and democracy – so that the people of the Caribbean and the United States enjoy prosperity, health, and freedom. Food Security The U.S. Government is providing the Caribbean with $28 million in […]
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