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T&T Seeks to Help Caribbean Countries Monetise Energy Sector

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (CMC) –Trinidad and Tobago Tuesday said it is prepared to assist Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries further develop their oil and gas industries and has taken a deliberate policy to engage its regional neighbours in the development of economic cooperation in the energy sector. Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley, addressing the opening of Guyana’s […]

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Brazil: Yanomami People of the Amazon Now Fighting for Survival

By Tara John and Rodrigo Pedroso, CNN New York CNN  —    Shaman Davi Kopenawa Yanomami furrowed his brow as he stared out at the skyscrapers and buildings looming through the window of his oak-panelled hotel room in New York City. “I’m here, in the city of stone, and mirrors and glass… but in my heart, […]

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Nicaragua Govt. Votes to Strip Anti-Ortega Campaigners of Citizenship

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Last week Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega packed off 222 political leaders, priests, students, activists and other dissidents to the United States, their release long demanded by the international community. Shortly after, Ortega’s government voted to strip the former prisoners of Nicaraguan citizenship. Analysts, legal experts and human rights groups are calling […]

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At Bahamas Summit, Caribbean Leaders Will Seek International Assistance for Haiti

By Brendan O’Boyle and Jasper Ward Armed Haitian National Police officers escort the convoy of the three officers killed by armed gangs after the funeral ceremony at the National Police Academy, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti January 31,2023. REUTERS/Ricardo Arduengo Feb 14 (Reuters) – Caribbean leaders will appeal for international assistance on Haiti at an annual meeting […]

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Colombians March to Support President Petro’s Social, Economic Reforms

By Luis Jaime Acosta BOGOTA, Feb 14 (Reuters) – Colombians took to the streets across the country’s major cities on Tuesday to support economic and social reforms put forward by President Gustavo Petro as part of efforts to reduce poverty, exclusion and inequality in the South American country. The rallies, called for by leftist Petro, […]

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Haiti: Four More Moise Assassination Suspects Arrested in US

By Bernd Debusmann Jr BBC News, Washington US police have arrested four more people for alleged roles in the plot to assassinate Haitian President Jovenel Moise in 2021. One of the suspects is the owner of a Florida-based security company, which authorities say hired Colombian ex-soldiers for the mission. President Moise was shot and killed […]

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Turkey-Syria Quake: Death Toll Tops 41,000, Still Climbing

USA TODAY- Desperation and loss were growing Tuesday as frantic rescue workers continue their increasingly futile efforts to recover survivors trapped by the devastating earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the death toll in Turkey from last week’s earthquake increased to 35,418; Syrian officials have said at least 5,800 have died there. Rescue […]

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Nevis’ Government-Owned Preschools Get Tec Friendly Learning Tools

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (February 14, 2023) — The five government-owned preschools on Nevis are being given the opportunity to better integrate technology in the classrooms. Hon. Troy Liburd, Minister of Education, made presentations of a 42-inch Samsung television and mobile stand to the St. John’s, Charlestown and Inez France preschools on February 10, 2023, with […]

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BVI Joins USVI, Other Small Caribbean & Pacific States on European Union ‘Tax Haven’ Blacklist

(VI Consortium) The British Virgin Islands will join the U.S. Virgin Islands on the European Union “black list”, a collection of “tax havens”, as adjudged by EU Finance ministers. The official announcement, according to Reuters’ reporting on a leaked draft document, will occur this week Tuesday, and will include Russia, Costa Rica, and Marshall Islands along […]

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WORLD VIEW: Gunman kills 3 & Himself at Michigan State Uni, Balloon Rumors Fly, Ukraine Latest, More

Gunman kills 3 at Michigan State University; kills himself EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A gunman who opened fire at Michigan State University killed three people and wounded five, setting off an hourslong manhunt as frightened students…Read More Rumors swirl about balloons, UFOs as officials stay mum WASHINGTON (AP) — The downing of four aerial […]

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