by Joel Julien T&T Guardian A total of 19 countries participated in a joint firearms operation between INTERPOL and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) which led to the seizure of some 350 weapons, 3,300 rounds of ammunition and record drug hauls across the Caribbean. According to a release from […]
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HOUSTON, Oct 13 (Reuters) – The chances of a hurricane striking the United States in late October are declining, forecasters at Colorado State University said in a closely watched report on Thursday. “The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season has been slightly below normal,” the forecasters said in the final update of the season. For the rest […]
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by Danielle Broadway Oct 13 (Reuters) – Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. pleaded guilty on Thursday to a single count of harassment under an agreement with prosecutors sparing him any jail time while disposing of a criminal case that stemmed from allegations by several women of sexual misconduct. The second-degree harassment citation, classified as a non-criminal […]
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By Nia Williams Oct 13 (Reuters) – Canada’s British Columbia province on Thursday warned residents to prepare for flooding when rains eventually return after a prolonged drought exacerbated by climate change that has raised concerns about long-term damage to ecosystems ranging from glaciers to salmon rivers. The usually rainy western province has experienced weeks of […]
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By Jose Luis Gonzalez and Lizbeth Diaz CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, Oct 13 (Reuters) – Venezuelan migrants stranded on the U.S.-Mexico border on Thursday worried they might never reach the United States after a bilateral deal this week sought to put a lid on a recent sharp increase in crossings by the South Americans. Under the […]
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By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, Oct 13 (Reuters) – The U.N. Security Council is considering creating a sanctions regime to impose an asset freeze, travel ban and arms embargo on anyone who threatens the peace, security or stability of Haiti, according to a draft resolution seen by Reuters on Thursday. The first person to be […]
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Image source, Reuters The military now looks likely to remain on the streets until 2028 By Vanessa Buschschlüter BBC News Mexico’s Congress has voted in favour of extending the presence of the military on the streets until 2028. Troops have been carrying out public security duties for years as part of Mexico’s war against drugs […]
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Image source, Twitter Grammy award-winning Jamaican musician Stephen McGregor, known as Di Genius, has criticised the move By Nadeem Shad BBC News Jamaica’s broadcasting authority has banned content that “glorifies illegal activity” – such as drug and gun use. The new rules cover TV and radio – including music – and list specific topics that […]
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NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS–– Premier of Nevis Hon. Mark Brantley continues to express gratitude to the Government and people of the Republic of China (Taiwan) for their assistance in the development of the island. He also thanks Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, for ensuring that Nevis received the funds. At […]
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The Reuters Daily Briefing Thursday, October 13, 2022 by Linda Noakes Hello Here’s what you need to know. Belarus edges closer to joining the war in Ukraine, ‘stop the steal’ supporters are training thousands of U.S. poll observers, and the most right-wing government since World War Two takes control in Italy Today’s biggest stories Rescuers […]
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