Reuters PORT-AU-PRINCE, Oct 25 (Reuters) – A well-known Haitian journalist is in stable condition after his car was riddled with bullets in an assassination attempt on Tuesday, a director at the radio station where he works said. Roberson Alphonse, who hosts a popular morning show on radio station Magik9, was on his way to work […]

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By Jake Horton & Juliana Gragnani BBC Reality Check & World Service Disinformation Team Claims about corruption, Covid, deforestation, and even cannibalism have grabbed attention on the campaign trail ahead of Brazil’s presidential election vote this Sunday. President Jair Bolsonaro is being challenged by former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a second-round run-off. […]

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Rishi Sunak’s cabinet Dominic Raab Deputy Prime Minister @DominicRaab Dominic Raab has been appointed justice secretary and deputy prime minister by Rishi Sunak. Jeremy Hunt Chancellor @Jeremy_Hunt Jeremy Hunt will remain in his post as chancellor, after having been in the role for just over a week. Suella Braverman Home Secretary @SuellaBraverman Suella Braverman has […]

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P Biden to receive updated COVID vaccine on Tuesday © Getty President Biden is set to receive an updated COVID-19 vaccination shot on Tuesday in an effort to encourage Americans to get their latest booster shots amid the ongoing pandemic. Recent COVID experience: Biden first tested positive for the virus in July and then, three […]

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NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (October 25, 2022) — Mr. Royston Queeley of Newcastle village, the winner of the first Men Can Cook Grill Master Edition hosted by the Department of Gender Affairs placed 3rd from a field of seven participants at the Dr. Packer Annual Backyard BBQ contest in Palm Bay, Florida on October 15, 2022. […]

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The Reuters Daily Briefing Tuesday, October 25, 2022 by Linda Noakes Hello Here’s what you need to know. Sunak faces a huge task as he becomes UK prime minister, Russia brings its Ukraine ‘dirty bomb’ warning to the U.N., and Wall Street bankers warn on the world economy Today’s biggest stories King Charles welcomes Rishi […]

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By CMC News The St. Lucia government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Global Port Holdings (GPH) to undertake the enhancement of two of the island’s waterfronts, the Castries Harbour in the north and the Soufriere waterfront on the west coast. A government statement said the project is estimated at EC$47 million (One […]

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St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): A new session of Parliament will open on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort Royal Ballroom in Frigate Bay. The leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition will be Premier of Nevis Mark Brantley, leader of the Concerned Citizens movement. According to a statement from the government, […]

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Deteriorating conditions expose girls to constant risks of human trafficking, sexual abuse and domestic slavery Women carry a container of propane gas during a demonstration to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry and against the charter in Port-au-Prince on Sept. 29. (Photo: AFP) By Catholic News Service   The profound political and humanitarian […]

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TAIPEI, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Taiwan is helping Haiti buy bullet-proof vests and other personal protective equipment from Taiwanese manufacturers, the island’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday, as security in the Caribbean country worsens. Haiti is facing acute fuel shortages due to a blockade by a coalition of gangs demanding the resignation of Prime Minister […]

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