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Nevis Ministry of Education Issues Statement on School Altercation

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (May 25, 2023) –The Ministry of Education is in possession of footage of an altercation which took place at the Charlestown Secondary School on Wednesday, 24th May, 2023. The matter is currently being investigated to ensure that we gather information from the involved parties The Ministry of Education takes matters of this […]

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US Cities to Pay Record $80m to People Injured in 2020 Racial Justice Protests

At least 19 cities will pay settlements to protesters who sustained injuries as a result of law enforcement action Gloria Oladipo in New York GUARDIAN Cities across the US have agreed to pay out a total of more than $80m in settlements to protesters injured by police during 2020 racial justice protests– a figure experts […]

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WORLD VIEW: UAE cashes in as sanctions against Russia bite, US Dollar under pressure, Iran missile test, More

  UAE becomes a key trade hub for Russian gold, Western intelligence says Chinese hackers are spying on US infrastructure, The German economy enters a recession. Plus, tributes salute Tina Turner’s music and resilience. Today’s Top News Employees cast ingots of 99.99 percent pure gold during production at a precious metals plant in the city […]

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Caribbean American Cultural Arts Foundation Announces 5th Annual Captains of Industry Gala

By  CNW Contributor The Caribbean American Cultural Arts Foundation (CACAF), the Atlanta-based nonprofit organization dedicated to the enrichment of Caribbean Americans across the country,  announced it will host the fifth annual Captains of Industry Gala. This year’s event will take place at the beautiful Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta on Sunday, June 18, 2023. The event […]

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Regional Forecasters Predict ‘Close to Normal’ 2023 Hurricane Season

  J. OBSERVER- KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC) – Regional forecasters are predicting 17 named storms, seven of which are likely to become hurricanes with four of them being major storms this year. However, the Barbados-based Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) said the “boxing game” between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans as well as the […]

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Caricom Heads of Government Pledge Support to Guyana in Aftermath of Mahdia School Fire

The Caribbean Community (Caricom) Heads of Government says they have noted the reports of the deaths of 19 young people in a fire in a school dormitory in Mahdia, Guyana, and extends “our heartfelt condolences” to all who have been affected, both directly and indirectly, by this horrific event. In a statement on Wednesday, Caricom […]

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HEARTS in the Americas Initiative to Provide Increased Cardiovascular Support in Saint Kitts & Nevis

By CNW Contributor One of the major initiatives that will be undertaken by Saint Kitts and Nevis’ Ministry of Health within the coming months is the implementation of the HEARTS Initiative. Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Sharon Archibald; District Medical Officer, Dr. Kalieahh Cannonier; Director of Health Promotion Unit, Dr. Marisa […]

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SKN Among Caribbean Countries Agreeing to Pursue Cross Border Digital ID Efforts

CategoriesBiometrics News  |  Civil / National ID  |  ID for All Leaders of eleven countries of the Caribbean have put pen to paper on an agreement which spells out a number of actions needed to incite or expedite digital transformation and innovation efforts among members countries. As part of the agreement labelled the ‘Port of […]

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Suspected Fentanyl Chemical Suppliers have Received $38 mln in Crypto

LONDON, May 24 (Reuters) – Suspected sellers of chemicals used to manufacture the deadly drug fentanyl have received tens of millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency since 2018, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. Regulators around the world have warned that crypto assets are used to finance illegal activity. Crypto transactions related to illicit activity […]

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Bolivia’s Catholic Church Says It Was ‘Deaf’ to Sexual Abuse Victims

By Monica Machicao and Brendan O’Boyle LA PAZ, May 24 (Reuters) – Roman Catholic Church leaders in Bolivia said on Wednesday the institution had been “deaf” to sexual abuse in Church-run schools and said they were taking action after a series of accusations in recent weeks led to protests and a legal investigation. The accusations […]

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